Guza earns B.S. from Fort Hays

June 29, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

Matthew Guza, of Boardman, has graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in information networking and telecommunications. Guza is one of 1,683 undergraduate and 261 graduate students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor and graduate degrees in the spring 2012 semester.

Two Boardman residents named to President’s List

Natalie Scarsella, Multi-Age Education (Pre K-12) major and Laine Vicarel, Doctor of Pharmacy major, both of Boardman were named to the President’s List at the University of Toledo for the 2012 school year. The President’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester.

Boardman native receives doctorate from UT

Anthony Pasquale, of Boardman, graduated from The University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree in Doctor of Pharmacy. Pasquale was among more than 2,300 graduates who received their degrees at the University’s Spring 2012 commencement ceremonies.

American Business Women’s Association to meet

The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on July 10 at Davidson’s in Cornersburg at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and its monthly meeting. The cost of the meal will be $16 per person.

The guest speaker will be Celia Murray, co-owner of the Curiosity Shop in Canfield, speaking about being a successful business owner in the consignment arena. Call reservations into Darlene Demjen at 330-755-9089 after 6 p.m. or Joan Lucansky at 330-755-8212 by Monday.

Merriment at the medieval faire

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire will have its opening weekend July 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. See the three Musketeers fight for fair maidens and the rights of Avaloch. This weekend’s theme is “Fun, Fire, and Fantasy” including such great acts as fire-walker/fire-eater Johnny Pheonix.

The faire is located off state Route 534, seven miles south of I-90 and Geneva on the Lake. For more information, visit www.medievalfaire.com

Summer skating lessons offered at the Ice Zone

All Saturdays starting July 7 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.

Clark places third in national tournament

Richard Clark, a recent graduate from Cardinal Mooney High School, finished third in the National Forensic League’s national high school tournament in Indianapolis. Competing in the U.S. Extemporaneous division, Clark’s final round speech addressed the question “Are Super PACs good or bad for American democracy?”

Clark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark of Poland and was the valedictorian of his class. He plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and major in Genetics and Pre-Law.

Ursuline teacher receives Doctorate

Ursuline High School teacher Linda Lucarell Miller, of Youngstown, recently received a Doctor of Ministry from St. Mary’s Seminary in Cleveland. Miller completed a Master of Religious Education degree from Loyola University, New Orleans and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Youngstown State University.

She has been teacher and catechist in the Diocese of Youngstown, receiving the Golden Apple Award in 2004. She was a recipient of the Dr. Robert Coles Spiritual Growth Institute scholarship at Boston College. Miller was a Triwizard Teacher with a project linking Jewish and Arab students from Akko, Israel, to students of Ursuline High School in 2008 and 2009. She currently teaches religion at Ursuline High School and is the Liturgy Coordinator there.

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 July 9.

Ursuline Center hosts trunk and treasure sale

Seventh annual auction at Margaritaville set

Bonding with Babies and Books

Babies 6-23 months are invited on Thursday at 10 a.m. to the public library for developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities that will help your child become a successful reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” fun

Students grades 4-6 are invited to the Boardman library on July 31 at 2 p.m. to experience trivia, games and fun based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.

If you can dream it, do it

If you can dream it, you can make it. Children of all ages are invited to make and take a variety of dreamy crafts at the Boardman library for the whole month July during regular library hours. Come see what crafts you can make.

Family storytime fun for all

The Boardman Library will host stories and fun at the library from 10-10:30 a.m. on July 25. Parents are invited to join and children of all ages are encouraged to attend.

TAB Meeting at library

Check us out at the monthly TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Boardman library. Newcomers are always welcome. For teens in grades 7-12.

It’s Mad Science at library

Join Dr. Weirdo at the public library at 2 p.m. on July 19 and discover how magical science can be. This event is presented by Mad Science of Northeast Ohio and promises to be fun for kids of all ages.

Launch into rockets

Children of all ages can learn some NASA history and make a paper rocket to launch. Preschoolers must attend with an adult. Only at the Boardman library on July 26 at 2 p.m.

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

Join the Mahoning County Green Team at the public library in Boardman at 10 a.m. on July 17 as they read “Just a Dream” by Chris Van Allsburg and have fun making a craft. For children preschool to third grade.

Meet Zinc the Zebra

Come to the Boardman library on July 18 at 10 a.m. to meet Zinc the Zebra, who has spots instead of stripes. Zinc wants to teach kids about diversity and about the importance of being kind and sensitive to others who appear different from us. Kids will also make their own Zinc the Zebra puppet.

Zinc is presented by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio and is fun for kids of all ages.

Puppet show at the library

A puppet show featuring “Gunniwolf,” “The Little Red Hen,” and “Who Kissed the Baby?” will be shown at 7 p.m. on July 10 and at 2 p.m. on July 11. This show is fun for the entire family. Preschoolers must attend with an adult. Program for the whole Family will last one hour and a freeze pop treat will be served.

Business Start-Up Workshop

The library partners with SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, in presenting this seminar on July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Are you thinking about starting a business in the near future or further down the road? Members of SCORE will address key topics for those considering beginning a business: start-up considerations, marketing, finances, and technology for business. The Business and Investment Center librarian will discuss the Library’s sources and services for business start-up and beyond.

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 Monday from 12:30-3 p.m.

Computer Research 101

Library online resources are for everyone. Come to the library on Monday at 6:30 p.m. and learn about the many research databases and web sites the library provides for your information needs. This class will do a brief tour of the many databases available, along with a tour of the Subject Area Research, Smart Money, and Your Gov web sites.

Computer Research 102

You, too, can find almost anyone with the help of the public library. Learn all about the library’s databases and websites devoted to finding people on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. This class highlights Reference USA’s white pages, Your Gov-Mahoning County Auditor, and the Subject Area Research-People Finding Sources web sites.

Computer Research 103

This is an in-depth look at those databases and web sites for finding magazine/newspaper/encyclopedia articles, literary criticism, consumer reviews for the student hungry for knowledge that is inside all of us. Come to the library on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. to learn all about it.

Computer Research 104

Discover how to find and access such government services as: Unemployment Benefits, Social Security, Driver’s License, Tax Forms and more at this class on July 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Puzzle Swap

Have a jigsaw puzzle you’ve already conquered and want to trade off for a puzzle from another enthusiast? Join the Boardman library on July 11 at 5 p.m. for the jigsaw puzzle swap sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC. Puzzle enthusiasts needing information can contact the Development Office at 330-740-6086.

Library closed on Wednesday

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed Wednesday for Independence Day.

East High School Class of 1964 reunion set

The Class of 1964 has organized a reunion for all classmates of the 1960’s of East High School on August 18th from 3-7 p.m. The reunion will be held at St. George Croatian Center on Vestal Road in Youngstown. The cost is $20 per person and you must register in advance. The registration deadline ends August 6th. For more information contact Ted Boggs at 330-793-1198, Ron Devellin at 330-793-8882, or Janice Easton Kutsko at 330-360-1574.

MetroMutts Hike to be June 30

The MetroParks will host MetroMutts hike today at 10 a.m. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ford Nature Center with your favorite canine companion as we hike the All People’s Trail and explore the center’s grounds. Enjoy cake and refreshments afterwards. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Easy rating.

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.

Find hidden treasures

The Boardman library invites children of all ages to search for hidden treasure buried in the sand. Find the treasure and receive a hand stamp or a stick. During library hours through summer.

Italian Fest to be in August

The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will be held on Aug. 3-5 in downtown Youngstown. For more information contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.