Valley company relocates in Austintown

May 25, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

Doeberling-Muccio PT, Inc. is moving from Jump Stretch Suite B, 1230 N. Meridian Road to a new location at 45 N. Canfield Road, Suite 400 in Austintown on June 4.

Business hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 8 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 330-793-9500.

McGuffey Historical Society hosts special guest

The William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society, based in Boardman, will host McGuffey descendant, Shirley Eckley, as a guest speaker at the society’s June 9 meeting at 1 p.m. at the Kravitz Deli, located in the Poland library, Eckley, a retired Youngstown City Schools’ teacher and resident of Hubbard, will recite several stories, based upon the McGuffey Eclectic Readers’ themes of character, citizenship, conservation and the importance of literacy.

McGuffey is known as “America’s Schoolmaster” and was raised in the Mahoning Valley. The local McGuffey Society is the last existing chapter of the National Federation of McGuffey Societies, which once numbered 100,000 members nationwide.

For more information, contact society president Richard S. Scarsella at 330-726-8277.

Play Kinect at the library

The Austintown library will host the Kinect Olympics on June 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kindergartners through sixth-graders will split into two teams, USA Red versus USA Blue, and battle through different sporting events in Kinect Sports seasons one and two. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or have never tried the Kinect, you’ll be entertained by the larger-than-life graphics and friendly, competitive atmosphere. Come with a good attitude and leave with a new appreciation of all that your library has to offer.

Gather around the fire

The Austintown library invites school-age children to gather around the campfire for songs, stories and crafts on June 27 at 11 a.m.

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.

Primerica insurance office moves to location in Boardman

George L Gable, a regional vice president with Primerica, Inc., has expanded his office and moved to 7087 West Blvd. in Boardman. Primerica is the largest independent financial services marketing company in North America. People interested in learning more about Primerica may contact George Gable at 330-629-2780.

Kielbasa named to Dean’s List

Alina Kielbasa has been named to the Dean’s List at Marietta College. Kielbasa, a graduate of Austintown-Fitch High School, is majoring in International Leadership and Communications at Marietta.

Library to close

The Austintown library, 600 S. Raccoon Road will close temporarily until mid-June so that the flooring can be replaced.

The library will extend due dates on items checked out at Austintown library that would have been due back during this closed period. Extended use fees for items checked out at Austintown library will not accrue during the days the branch is closed.

Book drops outside the Austintown library will be available while the branch is closed. Materials can be checked out and/or returned at any of the other public libraries in Mahoning County.

Bereaved Parents meeting set

The Mahoning County Chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista of Youngstown, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. The parents meet to honor and remember their children who have passed away.

For more information, call Diane Hunter-Copeland, chapter leader at 330-770-2686.

Austintown Memorial Day Parade set

The Austintown Memorial Day Parade will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. The parade will follow a route from Marc’s parking lot at the corner of Mahoning Avenue and Idaho Road, to the Fitch High School Veteran Memorial.

A Commemorative Service beginning at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Austintown Memorial American Legion Post No. 301 and Austintown VFW Post, will take place. The Master of Ceremonies, Post No. 301 Commander, Gary Kommel, will be introducing the main speaker, CW03 Donald Oglesby. All residents of Mahoning County are invited to attend. Anyone wishing to participate can contact John Facemyer at 330-533-1611.

Divelbiss inducted to Nursing Honor Society

Janet Divelbiss of Austintown was inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. The society honors undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.

Divelbiss is a registered nurse who is pursuing her master’s degree in nursing through the Graduate and Professional Studies division at Saint Joseph’s, which offers online education for working professionals.

Libraries closing notice

All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will be closed Sunday and Monday.

Wickliffe block watch hosts garage sale

The Austintown Wickliffe Block Watch is accepting clean and usable donations for its garage sale Aug. 28-29. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the group’s annual block party which is open to all Austintown residents. The block party is set for June 30 and will include free food, beverages, games, music, face painting and more. To make a donation, call 330-792-1571.

Greenwood opens new collision repair center

Greenwood Chevrolet has opened its Greenwood Collision Repair Center, located at 4695 Mahoning Avenue.

In addition to traditional auto body services, this new facility also provides customers with front door parking and drive-through estimates, as well as a newly-remodeled waiting area with flat screen TV, complimentary beverages and free WiFi. Early drop-off and pick-up hours are available with 24-hour security cameras.

Greenwood Collision Repair Center is a full-service mechanical, glass and dent repair center with dealer-trained, top-rated specialists who are ASE and ICar Certified.

Italian Fest to be in August

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.

Applications for scholarships are also available. Applicants must be attending Youngstown State University in order to be eligible for these scholarships. Deadline for applications is June 1. For more information and applications, contact Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.

Wound Care center relocates

The St. Elizabeth Boardman Wound Care Center has moved to 7010 South Ave., Suite 6 in Boardman. The new office, at the corner of South Avenue and Trailwood Drive, opened this morning and is convenient to Route 224 and Interstate 680, providing easier access for patients than its former DeBartolo Place office.

St. Elizabeth Wound Care Center specializes in providing comprehensive care for chronic, non-healing wounds using the latest treatments and technologies.

Treatment is tailored to each patient’s unique needs and requirements, and complements the care provided by the patient’s primary care physician.

The staff consists of physicians who specialize in the treatment of chronic wounds, nurses specially trained to care for patients with these wounds, and experienced technicians. For more information, call St. Elizabeth Boardman Wound Care Center at 330-729-3175.

Car Trunk and Treasure Sale set

The Ursuline Center Car Trunk and Treasure Sale will be July 14 at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ursuline Center on Shields Road in Canfield. Spaces are now available for cars.

The cost for a side-by-side space is $25, but the fee will increase to $30 after June 30. All spaces are first-come, first-served.

The sale will also include food and refreshments on sale as well as a book, bake and furniture sale that be will held inside the center. The sale of pets, firearms and fireworks will not be permitted.

For more information, contact the center at 330-533-3831 or visit www.theursulinecenter@yahoo.com.