Big Deal

The birth of Kayden Jace Jenkins on April 15 made this year memorable for his parents, Jemel and Kelley Jenkins of Youngstown. He is the baby brother of Jemel Jr. and Amyah Jenkins.

From left, Sam Galich, of Hudson, and Tirli and Siena Abercrombie, of Pittsburgh, had a chance to go to the Outer Banks this summer. The picture was taken by their grandmother, Aggie Van Brocklin of Poland.

It was a big deal for 3-year-old Anthony Triveri of Poland when he scored his first soccer goal this summer.

Celebrating their birthdays together are mother and daughter, Shelly Toth, 50, and Chrissy Toth, 30, both of Austintown.

On July 11 when Ashley Horvath married Ryan James, she is surrounded by her cousin, Mikhi Horvath; her brother, Colton Horvath; and her cousins, Dr. Amy Toth Dahl and Chrissy Toth.

JUMPING FOR JOY: Celebrating the wedding of Wendi and Rob Spatar on Oct. 17 at Longboat Key, Fla., are, from left, Jeff Spatar of Howland, Juli Barnes of Girard, Wendi and Rob of Boardman, and Justin, Taylor, Sherrie and Anthony Spatar, all of Canfield.

Jayli Wilt, 21⁄2, of Canfield, found a deer shed at Aunt Karen and Uncle Jeff’s backyard in March this year.

3-year-old Anthony Triveri of Poland got to take a vacation to Disney World, where he met his hero, Peter Pan.

Little Kaidyn Marie Hurst celebrated her big first birthday on Aug. 22. She is the pride and joy of her grandma, Christina Marie Brown of Struthers.

Joyce Brooks of Canfield, center, was awarded a honorary doctor degree in humane letters at YSU's summer commencement Aug. 15. During her address to the graduates, she thanked two very special educators who played a role in her career choices. Mrs. Mary Kay D'Isa of Boardman, left, was Brooks' 6th …

It was a big deal for 3-year-old Anthony Triveri of Poland when he scored his first soccer goal this summer.

Big sister Abby Ruggles meets her baby sister Macy for the first time on November 22. They are the daughters of Steve and Renee Ruggles of Austintown.

It was a big deal this year when Mr. and Mrs. Noah Rupp of Canfield were married on Sept. 4.

While on vacation at Disney World this year, 3-year-old Anthony Triveri of Poland got to swim in a swimming pool.

TEAM LACIVITA: Grandpa Michael J. Lacivita and grandsons Jeff Vicarel and Patrick Krieger won first, second and third premium ribbons in the Vegetable Oddities Division at this year's Canfield Fair for their giant pepper plants.

Melissa Bayus celebrates graduating with honors in May from Mercy College of Northwest Ohio with a degree in nursing. Pictured with her are, from left, her brother, Dan Bayus, Jr.; her mother, Lisa Bayus; and her father, Dan Bayus.

HI GUY! Big brother Shane Connolly, 2, meets his little brother, Brendan (born Nov. 9), for the first time. Brendan being held by Daddy Sean. The Connollys live in Austintown.

Richard Luklan, Dustin Brode and Aaron Hartsough qualified and participated in the Regional Junior Olympics in Charleston, W.Va.

A PIECE OF CAKE! Chelsea Lynn Campbell of Youngstown celebrated her first birthday on Oct. 10. Looks like she really enjoyed it!

In May Stephanie Miller, 22, of Youngstown, graduated cum laude from Kent State University Honors College as a Founders Scholar.

Jamie M. Corvino is a 2009 graduate of Kent State University. Formally of Poland, she is now living in Apex, N.C.. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Debra Johnson of Poland.

Leanna Hartsough placed first in the Regional Junior Olympics high jump event in Charleston, W.Va. She tied the Canfield High School record.

Doreen Knight hugs her daughter, the new Mrs. Noah (Ashley) Rupp, both of Canfield, after her wedding ceremony on Sept. 4.

Joanne Haddle sent this picture of 'her two mums. The prettier of the two is Sarah Massie.

Cara Joan Castor, daughter of Roberta and Gary Castor of Struthers, celebrated her first birthday this year.

Landon and Lanie Joyce of Boardman went to the beach on their first family vacation this summer.

Kayleigh Cruz was born Oct. 23. The proud parents are Victor and Krissy Cruz of Campbell.

BIG DAY: Gilda Zavodni from New Middletown celebrated her 90th birthday on April 7. Looking on is her sister from Canfield,who will celebrate her 100th birthday this coming August.

3-year-old Anthony Triveri's favorite part of summer was the time he enjoyed with his great-grandma, Marie 'Nunnie Tekac of Coitsville, just sitting on the front porch and telling stories. Anthony lives in Poland.

On Aug. 13 baby girl Makenna Wymer was welcomed into the world by her parents, Matt and Jessica Wymer, and her big brother, Matthew, all of New Middletown.

Julianna Hornikel of Girard won three medals in her very first karate tournament.

Robert Cappitte's new 'baby, Babe, is looking forward to her first Christmas.

Friends and family did not let the tough economic time prevent them from returning to their hometown from all over the country to celebrate the wedding of Ryan and Megan Maxwell. Seen in this picture at the rehearsal dinner luau, from left, are Russell Dawson of Florida, Steve Safran of …

Cindy and Tom McCutcheon, of Campbell, will always remember 2009 as the year their first child, Colten Thomas, was born.

In celebration of Chrissy Toth's 30th birthday, all the Horvath family grandchildren gathered. They are Dustin Horvath, Dr. Amy Toth Dahl, Dr. Jim Horvath, Joshua Horvath, Dr. Mikhi Horvath, Rachel Horvath, Jacob Horvath, Becky Horvath, Chrissy Toth, Colton Horvath, Ashley James and great grandchild Fallon James.

Robert Cappitte got a new dining companion this year. His new 'baby is named Babe.

Triplets Lily, Carli and Patrick Vari-Coppola of Lowellville celebrated their 5th birthday on Nov. 5 at the Children's Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown.

Joshua Clegg of Newton Falls and Stephanie Grenert of Wooster got engaged and will be married June 26.

The Warriorettes, a group of women who graduated from South High School in 1964, started meeting for monthly luncheons in 2008. On Aug. 1 this year they celebrated the first anniversary of those lunchesons. They are: first row, from left,: Betty Boyd Lucas, Voula Kozionis Forosty, Monique Baroe, Karla Stowe …

'Official ' greeters at the March, 2009, annual college scholarship fund raiser sponsored by the Yo-Mah-O Chapter of IAAP were, front from left, Chris Simone and Laura Malloy, and, back from left, Chris Bidwell, Lynn Romeo, Andrea McConnaughy, Tracy Goad, Milissa Ferraro-Gahagen, Nancy Brunner, Joyce Laska, Kim Sheward and Marlene …

Celebrating 60 years of going to Conneaut, Sarah Massie, center, is surrounded by her daughters, from left, Audrey Spahr, Joanne Haddle, Chrissy Medvec and Betsy Turner.

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Orzechowski of Youngstown were married Sept. 26.

Liz Hether and Sarah McDermott celebrate being at the 'Dancing With The Stars winter tour.

Monica and Scott Craven of Boardman have had a really good 2009. They bought our first house and we are expecting their first child on Dec. 13.

3-year-old Anthony Triveri of Poland dressed up as Peter Pan for his grandma, Gloria Loboy of Campbell.

Kate Coppola, 6, of Lowellville; and Angelina Rotunno, 5, of Poland, both gymnsatics students at Kathi's Dance in Poland, pose after winning second and third place in Level 3-Age 6 and Under at the Northeast Ohio Gymnsatics League Competition at Great Lakes Gymnsatics in Avon Lake on Nov. 15.

Their first day of school at Watson Elementary in Austintown was a big deal for Moira, Emma and Gretchen George.

Over 40 members of the Saul, Burns, Huberman, Weber, Callihan, Mihacevich and Dicesare families got together for a birthday celebration in August. They came from Boardman, Warren, California, Cleveland, Columbus, Las Vegas and Mason.

There was a celebration at the Yellow Creek Lodge in Struthers for John Loboy, who was 90 years young, and Mary Loboy, who was 91 years young. Four generations of family and friends gathered to honor them. John also received a Papal Blessing from Pope Benedict for his 90th Birthday. …

Kerry Kosmo and Jeff Bullock (of Athens) were married Oct. 9 at St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park with McKenna Sweeney, 4, of Boardman as flowergirl.

Aaron Hartsough set Canfield High School's record with a jump of 6 feet 41?2 inches.

Tom and Chris Christmas were joined by friends and family, all of whom were riding their motorcycles to the wedding reception on Oct. 10.

Lisa and Mike Kuty say 2009 was a great year ? they got married. Kneeling, from left, are Ken Payne of Austintown, Ted Oltmann of Hubbard and Lyn Stewart of Warren. Standing, from left, are Nick Dominick of Struthers, Julie Dominick of Struthers, Mike and Lisa of Girard, Bill Sicafuse …

Big sister Payton Zwingler meets her baby sister Parker for the first time on June 3. They are the daughters of Chad and Alyson Zwingler of Columbiana.

Friends Seth and Ian are having fun standing beside this huge pumpkin.

Four members of the Masucci family celebrate fall birthdays. They are 'Pops, John, and Sydney and Sammie Masucci.