CPR instruction

CPR instruction

COLUMBUS

Schools soon could be required to provide CPR instruction to students as part of their coursework. The provision was included in legislation that passed the Ohio House and Senate before lawmakers left the Statehouse for their summer recess. The bill now heads to Gov. John Kasich for his signature and final enactment.

House Bill 113 would require instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators for high-school students as part of health classes starting in the 2017-18 school year. Teachers also would have to receive training on the use of automated external defibrillators.

Flags on graves

POLAND

Grave decoration at Poland Riverside Cemetery will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday with members of American Legion Mahoning Valley Post 15, American Legion Auxiliary Mahoning Valley Unit 15 and American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 joined by local Scouting units to place flags on the graves of military veterans. Those interested in participating are urged to meet at the cemetery at 8:55 a.m. at the first driveway behind the chapel.

Health fair planned for female veterans

BOARDMAN

Female veterans are invited to attend the fifth biannual women veterans health fair sponsored by Youngstown VA Outpatient Clinic volunteers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive.

The outreach event will feature speakers on topics such as relationships, spirituality, using laughter and humor for a healthy life, and women’s health and safety topics. A light breakfast and lunch will be served, as well as an instructor-led chair exercise class and more.

This event is free to all female veterans. To register or for information, call 330-740-9200, ext. 1584.

Camp Excel

YOUNGSTOWN

Camp Excel, sponsored by the United Methodist Community Center, will be offered again this summer from June 6 to 30.

The camp is four days a week from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and is based at Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., downtown. Camp activities include school skill reinforcement, hip-hop classes and two field trips a week. Nutritious meals, snacks, and several picnics will be provided. Call 330-743-5149 for information.

Senior awards

CANFIELD

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will honor its graduates during a senior awards ceremony at 8:45 a.m. today at the school on Palmyra Road.

MCCTC seniors from all the surrounding school districts will come together to receive a career passport, given to each student who has completed the two-year program. Many of the students have received college credit while attending the school as well as career certifications that enable them to get a job in their field.

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