League fundraiser provides scholarships

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Austintown Junior Women’s League recently hosted its 7th annual Taste of Austintown Event. AJWL members selling tickets for the event were, Karen Jakubec, left, Linda Jones, Nancy Jones, Kathy Mock and MaryeKay Erickson. Funds raised are used to provide scholarships to Austintown Fitch High School graduating seniors. Co-chairwomen for the event were Tammy VonSchwartz and Deanna Hosey, assisted by Kelly Constance. Rachel’s Restaurant earned the Judge’s Choice Award, Barry Dyngle’s won the People’s Choice Award, and the Best Presentation honors went to Gorant Chocolatier. Judges were Ken Jakubec, Gary Reel and Linda Vuletich, assisted by Youngstown State University sorority members Kimberly Bennett and Krysten Simpson.