Austintown community briefs

Werner named to Kent State Dean’s List

Angelia N. Werner earned a place on the Dean’s List for the spring 2012 semester at Kent State University. Angelia is a 2011 graduate of Buckeye Trail High School and the daughter of Kathleen and David Jones and Richard Werner. Angelia is the granddaughter of Tom and Corinne Hewitt of Youngstown, and Jeannie Wells of Austintown. Werner is pursuing a B.S. in Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology.

Ziegler receives bachelor’s in Fine Arts

More than 400 students graduated from Shawnee State University at Spring Commencement held on May 5 at the campus’ Alumni Green. Nearly 4,000 people were in attendance. Zackary Ziegler, of Austintown, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Shawnee State offers more than 80 bachelor’s and associate degree programs and three master’s degree programs.

Get fit for free at Curves

Free Sneaker and Silver and Fit memberships are offered at Curves in Austintown, now located at 4330 New Road. Eligible women can workout for free based on their participating Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Call 330-793-9802 for more information.

Koerth named to Dean’s List with High Distinction

Michael Koerth, a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean’s List with High Distinction for the spring 2012 semester. He is a 2010 graduate of Heartland Christian School and is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Gary Koerth (Cindy) from Austintown.

Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

Charity car show coming to the Mahoning Valley

The Mahoning Valley Corvettes and Greenwood Chevrolet will be sponsoring its 18th annual car show on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Chevrolet, 4665 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown. Registration is from 9-11 a.m. and the show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The show is open to Corvettes, antiques, classics, customs, and hot rods. There is an entry fee of $10 and if you are showing for National Council of Corvette Clubs points, the fee is $20. Proceeds will benefit local charities and plaques will be awarded for all classes and types of cars, including Peoples Choice Award. The first 125 will receive a 50th anniversary 3x4 dash plaque. For more information, call Dave Milich 330-207-5218 or Dan Lyden 330-726-7791.

Schmutz elected as Director of Trust Company

James H. Sisek, President and CEO of Farmers Trust Company, has announced that C. Reid Schmutz has been elected as a Director of the Trust Company effective July 1. Retiring last December, Schmutz served as president since 1989 of the Youngstown State University Foundation, the major source of scholarship funding for YSU students. During Schmutz’s tenure, foundation assets grew from $50 million to over $190 million, making it one of the largest endowments for universities of comparable size. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Schmutz, graduated from The Rayen School, class of 1960, and earned an AB in economics from Brown University in 1964. During his 25 years with the Standard Slag Company of Youngstown, he worked in various positions, concluding as vice president of operations.

Medieval mayhem and craftiness

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire will have its second weekend July 14-15. The theme this week is Craft Extravaganza. Bring your own projects to show off and view pieces others have been working on as well. There will be entertainment for adults and children alike, including Joffrey, the giant who plays music on strange instruments, walks on stilts and tells jokes. The faire is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine.

Summer skating lessons offered at the Ice Zone

All Saturdays starting today and ending Aug. 11, The Ice Zone, 360 McClurg Road, in Boardman will offer ice skating lessons. Participants can choose from three classes: basic skills skating classes for all ages, Mommy and Me skating (Adult and toddler to Kindergarten aged child), and a special needs skating class.

The cost is $90 per student and includes six skating lessons, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and a $25 registration fee that includes one year of basic skills membership to the U.S. Figure Skating Association, a personal record book to track progress, accident and injury insurance, and a one-year subscription to the U.S. figure skating “Basic Skills Skating Magazine.” The total cost is $115 for regular programs or $140 for Mommy and Me.

Local doctor offers free health lectures

Dr. Kathleen Padgitt, local kidney specialist, is presenting a series of lectures on whole foods for a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle on August 9. The program will be held at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center’s Azalea Room. The lecture is free and open to the public. To register, call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3051 or, toll free, 1-877-700-4647. Future lectures scheduled for the same time and location are: Meat and Dairy, Sept. 12; Raw/Living Foods, Oct. 23 and Juicing/Smoothies/Fasting, Nov. 27. Registration for all the programs are through the Healthline.

Ursuline Center hosts trunk and treasure sale

The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, is accepting registrations for its annual Car Trunk and Treasure sale July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For $25 ($30 after June 30) each seller will receive two parking spaces. Inside the center will be a book and food sale.

The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will be selling household products and other goods. There will also be an antique sale for serious collectors. All items are cash payment only. Indoor restrooms will be available. The sale will be held rain or shine, no refunds.

To obtain a registration form, call Ursuline Associate Eileen Novotny at 330-533-3831, email ewalshnovotny@zoominternet.net, or visit www.theursulinecenter.org. All proceeds benefit the many ministries of the Center, operated by the Ursuline Sisters.

Seventh annual auction at Margaritaville set

Easter Seals’ seventh annual “Auction at Margaritaville” will be held on July 20 at St. Michael’s Family Life Center from 6–10:30 p.m. The evening includes a Cheeseburger in Paradise dinner with cash bar available.

There will be live, silent and Chinese auctions by ByceAUCTION, and MC Jeff Kelly from WBBG BIG 106.1 will make an appearance. Admission is $20. RSVP to Jodi Harmon or Tricia Ligotti or send to tligotti@mtc.easterseals.com by Monday.

Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion

The Fitch High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year reunion at Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.austintownfitch92.com for more information and to reserve a seat. Contact Jim Morabito at jimmorabito92@yahoo.com for more information.

Ooey Gooey Science

After a science story, we’ll get “ooey” as we make glitter play dough, and we’ll get “gooey” as we make slime at the Austintown library Monday at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 11 a.m. All school-age children are welcome to participate.

Make an exotic new friend

Meet, touch and learn about exotic animals in this entertaining, educational, hands-on show featuring Outback Ray and his amazing animals. Fun for the entire family at the public library on July 16. The fun begins at 2 p.m.

Join the circus for a day

Have you ever dreamed of joining the circus? Join us at the public library on July 25 at 11 a.m. for stories and songs and try your hand at a game of chance. You can even walk the tightrope! There will be tattoos, crafts and more. Snacks will be provided. Children of all ages are welcome.

Grown-ups and young children (ages 0-6) will become active participants as they move their bodies to tell stories and rhymes, sing and dance, and talk and play in ways that will encourage our children to engage in learning and become ready to read. This event will be at 11 a.m. July 18 and 19 at the public library. Join the fun.

It’s ‘Just a Dream’ with the Mahoning County Green Team

Join the Mahoning County Green Team at the library in Austintown at 11 a.m. on July 30 as they read “Just a Dream” by Chris Van Allsburg and have fun making a craft. For children preschool to third grade.

Get your blood pressure checked

There will be a blood pressure screening by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the public library on July 31 at 11:30 a.m.

Nook night at the library

Bring your Nook to the library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday as well as July 17 and we’ll show you how to download eBooks from the Library’s Digital Catalog on our web site. Space is limited so sign-up is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Austintown library.

Wearing your bike helmet could get you free ice cream

The Boardman Optimists, Boardman Dairy Queen and Boardman Police are sponsoring a Bike Helmet Safety program this summer for Valley children.

During July and August, officers will be handing out “sweet citations” to children seen wearing their bike helmets. These citations can be redeemed for a free small ice cream cone at the Boardman DQ, located at 6120 Market Street.

The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be held on Aug. 3-5 in downtown Youngstown. The festival is now accepting applications for the Italian Man and Woman of the Year. For more information contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.