Wagner makes the Spring Dean’s List

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

Margaret Wagner, of Canfield, was among more than 1,900 students from Wake Forest University who made the Spring 2012 Dean’s List.

Local church hosts drive-through chicken dinner

Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road, will hold its drive-through Chicken Dinner on Thursday from 4 p.m. until they are sold out. There will be stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a brownie for $7. Just drive through to get your dinner.

Christina Penza wins Gilman Scholarship for study abroad

Canfield’s Christina Penza was among seven Miami University students who received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad. The scholarship program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad by supporting U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding.

The program also aims to diversify the countries and regions where students go to study. Penza, a junior psychology major, will study abroad in Italy with the USAC International Business, Art/Architecture and Italian Studies in the Torino Program for 2012-2013 academic year.

Five Canfield residents named to Dean’s list

Dalton Derthick, Exercise Science major; Mathew Devenport, Marketing major; Lisa Franko, Multi-Age Education (Pre K-12) major; Robert Gross, Film and Video major; and Steven Solomon, Adolescent and Young Adult Education major, all residents of Canfield, were named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List for their academic accomplishments at the University of Toledo. The Dean’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 or above GPA for the semester.

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” with 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 Canfield Library July 9-14 during regular library hours. Come see what crafts you can make.

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.

Canfield Historical Society seeks volunteers

Volunteer opportunities are available at the Canfield Historical Society’s Bond House and Mahoning Dispatch Museum on the Green. All volunteers will be welcomed, regardless of age or expertise. All you need is an interest in history and a desire to help a local non-profit organization.

Pick and choose which Saturdays fit your schedule. Be a part of the future of Canfield history.

To volunteer, or for more information, leave your name and number on the Canfield Historical Society’s answering machine at 330-533-3458, and the curator will return your call. Or go to the Bond House, directly across from the Canfield library any Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m.

T’ween Book Club

Canfield Library is welcoming tweens to join the fifth and sixth grade book club this summer. This is your chance to meet new friends, learn about some great reads and exchange ideas on the latest books. Kick back and have a blast at 11 a.m. on July 12.

Meet Zinc the Zebra

Come to the Canfield Public Library on July 24 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.

Pajama jam

Dress in your PJs and slippers and get ready to jam at the Canfield library. You will enjoy music, stories, games and fun for kids of all ages. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. on July 16.

Know your Olympians

The 2012 Olympics start July 27 so teens in grades 7-12 are invited to drop by the library to test their knowledge about this year’s Olympic athletes. This will be going on the whole month of July during regular library hours at the Canfield Public Library.

Dreams and wishes contest at the library

Come participate in a contest at the public library during regular library hours Monday through Saturday. Match the book or movie character to the dream or wish. All correct entries will be entered in a drawing to win a prize. This contest is fun for children of all ages.

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

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

Ice cream tasting

Teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to beat the summer heat by stopping into the library to taste a variety of ice creams and vote for your favorite on July 26 at 2 p.m. They will post the results.

Share your favorite book

Like it? Share it. Stop by the library during regular hours for the whole month of July to fill out a book recommendation and we’ll post them up in our teen section for other teens to see all summer long. For teens in grades 7-12.

Get your blood pressure checked

Come to the library on July 17 from 1-3 p.m. to have your blood pressure checked by the Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association.

Coupon Swap at the Library

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have?

Join us at the Canfield Library on July 21 at 10 a.m. to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers.

eBooks at Your Library

All Kindle users can join us at the library on July 23 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about downloading library eBooks to your Kindle device and how to use our digital catalog. Space is very limited so sign-up is required. Call 330-744-8636 and ask for the Canfield Library to register for this event.

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.

Closed for the 4th

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed July 4 for Independence Day.

Passport to fishing set

This program provides fishing skills, techniques and information for beginning anglers to start fishing in their own communities. Come on June 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this fun and educational experience. Fishing equipment will be provided. For ages 17 and under. Lunch will be provided for a fee of $5. Call 330-740-7106 to register. Event is at MetroParks Farm.

Coupon Swap at the Library

Do you have coupons you don’t need or need coupons you don’t have? Join us at the Canfield Library on July 21 at 10 a.m. to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons or learning new tips from other coupon-clippers.

eBooks at Your 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

Passport to fishing set

This program provides fishing skills, techniques and information for beginning anglers to start fishing in their own communities. Come today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this fun and educational experience. Fishing equipment will be provided. For ages 17 and under. Lunch will be provided for a fee of $5. Call 330-740-7106 to register. Event is at MetroParks Farm.

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.

Share it

The Canfield library invites teens in grade 7-12 to stop by the library to fill out a book recommendation. They’ll be posted in the teen section of the library. Recommendations can be made during library hours through June, July and August.

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 June, 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.