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The theme is “Hat Tricks,” and wouldn’t you say our readers had more than a few up their sleeves (OK, on their heads)?

Grandpa is Kim Boehlke, and baby is Andrew James Boehlke.

Grandpa is Kim Boehlke, and baby is Andrew James Boehlke.


ANDREI PAGNOTTA in his chef’s hat cookin’ up some fun!

ANDREI PAGNOTTA in his chef’s hat cookin’ up some fun!


MATTEO JALEN SKURICH is only eight days old here. He is sporting his favorite hat — a Winnie the Pooh blue cap. He is the son of Ruth and Matthew Skurich.

MATTEO JALEN SKURICH is only eight days old here. He is sporting his favorite hat — a Winnie the Pooh blue cap. He is the son of Ruth and Matthew Skurich.


MICHAELA ROBERTS of Bowie Md., granddaughter of Tom and Joanne Roberts of Canfield, 
is only 12 hours old here. She’s trying on a hat from Nasa Vennell over her hospital hat, both  
of which are too big for her.

MICHAELA ROBERTS of Bowie Md., granddaughter of Tom and Joanne Roberts of Canfield, is only 12 hours old here. She’s trying on a hat from Nasa Vennell over her hospital hat, both of which are too big for her.


EMILY ZIMMERMAN and Madalyn Smith share a friendship hug on New Year’s Eve.

EMILY ZIMMERMAN and Madalyn Smith share a friendship hug on New Year’s Eve.


MADALYN SMITH’S grandma, Patty Hoover, sent this “Think Pink” photo.

MADALYN SMITH’S grandma, Patty Hoover, sent this “Think Pink” photo.


BETTY LOU ALLEN with her daughters, Christine Mumforde or Lorain and Linda Armstrong of Boardman, went to a Parade of Hats forYoungstown Women’s Connection on April 14. Linda decorated the hats.

BETTY LOU ALLEN with her daughters, Christine Mumforde or Lorain and Linda Armstrong of Boardman, went to a Parade of Hats forYoungstown Women’s Connection on April 14. Linda decorated the hats.


MICHELLE DORMAN BADOLATO and CHRISTIAN BADOLATO of Belleville, Mich., are ready for a New Year’s Party at Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.

MICHELLE DORMAN BADOLATO and CHRISTIAN BADOLATO of Belleville, Mich., are ready for a New Year’s Party at Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.


SARAH BETH AND TRISTAN JEFFREY CORNEY of Stacy, Minn., donned birthday hats to celebrate Tristan’s first birthday. They are the daughter and grandson of Karen and Phil Buchmann of Salem.

SARAH BETH AND TRISTAN JEFFREY CORNEY of Stacy, Minn., donned birthday hats to celebrate Tristan’s first birthday. They are the daughter and grandson of Karen and Phil Buchmann of Salem.


ADARA DEANGELIS and ISABELLA VERA, both of Struthers are at the St Patrick’s Day Parade.

ADARA DEANGELIS and ISABELLA VERA, both of Struthers are at the St Patrick’s Day Parade.


DARLA DEANGELIS and her daughter, ADARA, of Struthers are at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

DARLA DEANGELIS and her daughter, ADARA, of Struthers are at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.


JOEY PASCARELLA of Youngstown, a senior at Ursuline High School, was full of school spirit as he wore the mascot’s leprechaun hat for a send-off rally for the football team’s state championship game last November, which the Fighting Irish won.

JOEY PASCARELLA of Youngstown, a senior at Ursuline High School, was full of school spirit as he wore the mascot’s leprechaun hat for a send-off rally for the football team’s state championship game last November, which the Fighting Irish won.


ROSEMARIE ECKENRODE of Boardman could’t resist trying on some of the crazy hats in the shops at Put in Bay.

ROSEMARIE ECKENRODE of Boardman could’t resist trying on some of the crazy hats in the shops at Put in Bay.


ELLA KINKADE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

ELLA KINKADE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


Fireman ANTHONY CARUSO of Mineral Ridge.

Fireman ANTHONY CARUSO of Mineral Ridge.


SANDY MANNERS of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

SANDY MANNERS of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


ALEX LAPLANTE wears his bunny hat while enjoying some late-season sledding
at the Poland Presbyterian Church.

ALEX LAPLANTE wears his bunny hat while enjoying some late-season sledding at the Poland Presbyterian Church.


ISABELLA MARLO AND NICHOLAS DEPINTO of Streetsboro.

ISABELLA MARLO AND NICHOLAS DEPINTO of Streetsboro.


R.J. TRIMBLE, 2, son of Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, is on his way to the Italian Fest.

R.J. TRIMBLE, 2, son of Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, is on his way to the Italian Fest.


DESIREE and DERREK BRADFORD of Struthers are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford.

DESIREE and DERREK BRADFORD of Struthers are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford.


JIM DORMAN of Boardman shares a kiss with his grandson, Peter Koulianos of Campbell, on their joint birthday. Nov. 11.

JIM DORMAN of Boardman shares a kiss with his grandson, Peter Koulianos of Campbell, on their joint birthday. Nov. 11.


1-year-old HANNAH LAPLANTE shows off her favorite spring hat.

1-year-old HANNAH LAPLANTE shows off her favorite spring hat.


JAXON CONNOR LIPINSKY, 2, of Poland.

JAXON CONNOR LIPINSKY, 2, of Poland.


EMMA GARON, 3, of Hubbard thought her Easter bonnet looked better on her daddy, Adam.

EMMA GARON, 3, of Hubbard thought her Easter bonnet looked better on her daddy, Adam.


JJ HAGERTY, 3, is wearing a balloon hat at the Boardman Rotary pancake breakfast.

JJ HAGERTY, 3, is wearing a balloon hat at the Boardman Rotary pancake breakfast.


JUSTIN BISH, 22 months, of Hubbard; photo taken by Pam Filo of Hubard, his grandmother.

JUSTIN BISH, 22 months, of Hubbard; photo taken by Pam Filo of Hubard, his grandmother.


CHEROKEE and WYATT INGRAM (8 and 16 months old), KYRSTIN BRADFORD, 16, and HOPE INGRAM, 9, all of Struthers, are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford, also of Struthers.

CHEROKEE and WYATT INGRAM (8 and 16 months old), KYRSTIN BRADFORD, 16, and HOPE INGRAM, 9, all of Struthers, are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford, also of Struthers.


A very patriotic HARRY CREIGHTON of Struthers is ready for a 4th of July parade. The photo was submitted by Tammy Creighton.

A very patriotic HARRY CREIGHTON of Struthers is ready for a 4th of July parade. The photo was submitted by Tammy Creighton.


LEANNA HARTSOUGH is a 10th-grader at Canfield High School. The photo was taken by her grandmother, Lana VanAuker of Canfield.

LEANNA HARTSOUGH is a 10th-grader at Canfield High School. The photo was taken by her grandmother, Lana VanAuker of Canfield.


CLANCY CHRYSTAL of Liberty is wearing the crown and BENJAMIN DEWBERRY of Youngstown is the shepherd.

CLANCY CHRYSTAL of Liberty is wearing the crown and BENJAMIN DEWBERRY of Youngstown is the shepherd.


ANTONIO JACOBSON of Boardman.

ANTONIO JACOBSON of Boardman.


ISABELLA LAMONT, 4 months old, is the daughter of Keith and Ronda LaMont of Parma Heights, formerly of Lowellville. Her grandparents are Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville.

ISABELLA LAMONT, 4 months old, is the daughter of Keith and Ronda LaMont of Parma Heights, formerly of Lowellville. Her grandparents are Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville.


THERESA LAPE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

THERESA LAPE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


CARTER CREIGHTON of Struthers appears to be having a beach ball!

CARTER CREIGHTON of Struthers appears to be having a beach ball!


KYLIE MARIE CAIN of Canfield is 9 weeks old in this picture, which was taken by her grandma, Kathy Cain of Canfield.

KYLIE MARIE CAIN of Canfield is 9 weeks old in this picture, which was taken by her grandma, Kathy Cain of Canfield.


LILY AND CARLINA VARI-COPPOLA, age 4, of Lowellville are wearing their butterfly hats they got at the Buffalo Zoo.

LILY AND CARLINA VARI-COPPOLA, age 4, of Lowellville are wearing their butterfly hats they got at the Buffalo Zoo.


JEAN POCHIRO of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

JEAN POCHIRO of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


KATIE LYNN DANCE, 1, is ready to go for a springtime ride in her little car. She is the daughter of Bob and Terri Dance of Green Township.

KATIE LYNN DANCE, 1, is ready to go for a springtime ride in her little car. She is the daughter of Bob and Terri Dance of Green Township.


NICHOLAS LAPLANTE wears his favorite cap, graduating from preschool at
the Holy Family School in Poland.

NICHOLAS LAPLANTE wears his favorite cap, graduating from preschool at the Holy Family School in Poland.


ALEXA MARINO of Poland was 3 when this picture was taken in 1994.

ALEXA MARINO of Poland was 3 when this picture was taken in 1994.


This is COOPER CREIGHTON of Struthers.

This is COOPER CREIGHTON of Struthers.


ERICK HOOVER and his niece, Madalyn Smith, are clowning around as vikings.

ERICK HOOVER and his niece, Madalyn Smith, are clowning around as vikings.


AVA VALENTINA ACEVEDO, 5 months, daughter of Toni and Rob Acevedo and granddaughter of Paula Shields, is a serious hat lover.

AVA VALENTINA ACEVEDO, 5 months, daughter of Toni and Rob Acevedo and granddaughter of Paula Shields, is a serious hat lover.


ANGELINE ANNE SECRE of Youngstown is wearing a baseball hat that belonged to her father when he was her age (6 months). Her grandma, Debbie Secre-Burkey of Sruthers saved the hat for over 20 years!

ANGELINE ANNE SECRE of Youngstown is wearing a baseball hat that belonged to her father when he was her age (6 months). Her grandma, Debbie Secre-Burkey of Sruthers saved the hat for over 20 years!


NICOLINA FREDRICK of Boardman.

NICOLINA FREDRICK of Boardman.


This picture of TROY RICE of Niles was taken by his mom, Chris Markopoulos.

This picture of TROY RICE of Niles was taken by his mom, Chris Markopoulos.


DYLAN KELTY was is 15 months old when this picture was taken while he was visiting his grandparents in Fort Myers, Fla. He is of Sarah and Buzz Kelty of Poland.

DYLAN KELTY was is 15 months old when this picture was taken while he was visiting his grandparents in Fort Myers, Fla. He is of Sarah and Buzz Kelty of Poland.


HALEY CARUSO, 13, of Mineral Ridge, is the daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.

HALEY CARUSO, 13, of Mineral Ridge, is the daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.


KARISSA KADEL of Liberty Township attends Prospect Elementary in Girard City Schools.

KARISSA KADEL of Liberty Township attends Prospect Elementary in Girard City Schools.


MARCELLO JACKSON of Boardman.

MARCELLO JACKSON of Boardman.


JEFFREY VICAREL was 18 months old when his grandfather, Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown, snapped this picture.

JEFFREY VICAREL was 18 months old when his grandfather, Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown, snapped this picture.


DONNA TALEOS of Mineral Ridge

DONNA TALEOS of Mineral Ridge


JOHN YAVORSKY of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

JOHN YAVORSKY of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


JAIDEN HUMBERT, who was 9 months old on April 29, shows off his Easter hat. He is the son of Elliot Humbert and Trisha Paige.

JAIDEN HUMBERT, who was 9 months old on April 29, shows off his Easter hat. He is the son of Elliot Humbert and Trisha Paige.


COLTEN THOMAS MCCUTCHEON of Campbell was only 2 days old in this picture as he was leaving Northside Medical Center.

COLTEN THOMAS MCCUTCHEON of Campbell was only 2 days old in this picture as he was leaving Northside Medical Center.


ROSELLA MARIE JULIAN, 7 months old, is the daughter of Lance & Nicole Julian and the granddaughter of Anthony Julian.

ROSELLA MARIE JULIAN, 7 months old, is the daughter of Lance & Nicole Julian and the granddaughter of Anthony Julian.


Six-year-old CADEN CREIGHTON of Struthers poses for his mother, Tammy Creighton.

Six-year-old CADEN CREIGHTON of Struthers poses for his mother, Tammy Creighton.


RAIDEN ROSSI, who was born Jan. 20, is held by his father, Ronald, as his mom, Kristie took this picture. The family lives in Austintown.

RAIDEN ROSSI, who was born Jan. 20, is held by his father, Ronald, as his mom, Kristie took this picture. The family lives in Austintown.


ANDREW FREEMAN is the son of Stacy and Todd Freeman of Farmington Hills, Mich., and grandson of Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.

ANDREW FREEMAN is the son of Stacy and Todd Freeman of Farmington Hills, Mich., and grandson of Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.


CLIFF COLWELL of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

CLIFF COLWELL of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


Do you remember the paper hats made from The Vindicator? Here is 3-year-old GIANNA PICCUTA of North Lima wearing one made by her 85-year-old great-grandma, Millie Boda.

Do you remember the paper hats made from The Vindicator? Here is 3-year-old GIANNA PICCUTA of North Lima wearing one made by her 85-year-old great-grandma, Millie Boda.


MARISSA ARNDT of Kingwood Texas

MARISSA ARNDT of Kingwood Texas


One-year-old MARY GIOVANNA of Boardman loves putting on her pink hat and going for a ride in her pink car.

One-year-old MARY GIOVANNA of Boardman loves putting on her pink hat and going for a ride in her pink car.


BRANDON MOODY BYRD, 6 months, was caught on film by his grandmother, Gail Moody-Byrd, during his first visit to Disney World.

BRANDON MOODY BYRD, 6 months, was caught on film by his grandmother, Gail Moody-Byrd, during his first visit to Disney World.


KATHERINE KISH will put anything on her head, according to her parents, Paul and Marty Kish of New Middletown.

KATHERINE KISH will put anything on her head, according to her parents, Paul and Marty Kish of New Middletown.


JOEY CARUSO, of Mineral Ridge, is the song of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.

JOEY CARUSO, of Mineral Ridge, is the song of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.


BRYAN is the grandson of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard. He’s wearing his Amish hat while planning flowers.

BRYAN is the grandson of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard. He’s wearing his Amish hat while planning flowers.