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Spring Fever
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It’s been a long hard winter. Fortunately, the arrival of spring brings with it a promise of better weather. Here are some photos to remind you that your cabin fever will be cured soon.
Barbara Kukla of Boardman sent us this picture of her niece and nephew, McKenna and Justin Kukla, 6 and 8, respectively, of New Middletown. When classes at Springfield Elementary School were recently canceled due to the weather, they made it a true snow day by spending the afternoon building a …
Cooper Wilson, 5, cooks with his "Papa," James Cardelein, as they get ready for a Memorial Day picnic. The photo, from 2010, was submitted by Cooper's great-grandma, Irene Cardelein of Youngstown.
John Cruz of Boardman says his son, Jadon Emmanuel Cruz, was 1 when this picture was taken. He jokes that Jadon looks like he was "planted and growing like a weed!"
Dennis Vitt of Poland sent this picture of his grandson, Ty Blythe, who, at only 2 1/2, has the form of a pro golfer. You can be sure he'll be back out on the links come warm weather. He is the son of James and Christa (Vitt) Blythe of Dublin, …
Ever since "American Graffiti," Vietta Lee DuPonty of Austintown had dreamed of owning the kind of Thunderbird that was seen in the movie. Last year in August her dream came true, but a case of pneumonia limited her to just one warm day in September when she could drive with …
Nancy Fawcett of Canfield sent in this photo of her 4-year-old granddaughter Rory Geissler's dance class. Rory lives in Joppa, Md.
Jennifer Downie of Poland says she is looking forward to the return of the bluebells in Poland Woods, similar to the ones she photographed last April.
Terrance Esarco sent in this vibrant photo of a bee hard at work.
Sahara might be springing through the snow ... photo submitted by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.
Louis Gordon was 2 when this picture of him getting up close with a dagger moth caterpillar was taken last year. He lives in Canfield with his parents, Matthew and Joni Gordon, and his sister, Madelyn.
Lana Van Auker of Canfield sent in this photo of Leanna Hartsough at age 4. Leanna, who loves fields and flowers, is now a senior at Canfield High School.
Dereon North of Campbell enjoys her new Jennswing for kids with disabilities.
Jordan Downie, 12, of Poland took this photo of geese and goslings in Yellow Creek on a walk home from school in May 2010. She always looks forward to seeing new baby animals in Poland Woods, especially ducklings and goslings in Yellow Creek.
Lana Van Auker of Canfield submitted this photo of home, sweet home.
Grandma Judy snapped this shot of her grandson, Bryan, donning an authentic Amish hat while helping her plant flowers.
Grace Katherine Paulin, daughter of Bethany Paulin of New Middletown, doesn't let the rain dampen her spirits at the Rogers Flea Market. Photo submitted by Bethany Paulin.
Here are spring flowers in front of St. Patrick School in Hubbard. Mrs. Bond's kindergarten class planted the bulbs. Photo submitted by Roberta Robinson.
Jessica Dworak of New Middletown submitted this photo of her daughter, Melissa Iamurri, and their family pet, Bandit. She said they can't wait to get out of the house to enjoy the fresh air this spring.
Connie Spin of Boardman sent in this photo of her daughter Noelle, who was 4 at the time, smelling the neighbor's tulips. Noelle is 6 and still looks forward to the spring flowers.
While waiting for the arrival of spring, Pete Dumas of Austintown and his wife spend many hours putting together puzzles their family gave them for Christmas. Here's a 2,000-piece puzzle they did called "Balloons."
Here are spring flowers in front of St. Patrick School in Hubbard. Mrs. Bond's kindergarten class planted the bulbs. Photo submitted by Roberta Robinson.
Andrew Hazy of Mrs. Bond’s kindergarten class at St. Patrick School in Hubbard plants spring bulbs in front of the school. Photo sent in by Roberta Robinson.
Timmy Kerr, 4, and Kayla Kerr, 14, play the Wii while waiting for warmer weather. They're both from Poland. Photo submitted by Gary Kerr.
Tulips at Kraynak's Nursery in Hermitage, Pa., make a lovely and colorful sight for shoppers. Photo sent in by Pat McCamy of Austintown.
It doesn't matter to Alexis Kemble if March ever goes out like a lamb; she just likes to have fun at the petting zoo! Alexis is the granddaughter of Gary and Margie Kemble of Canfield, who submitted the photo.
Jia Li Dugan, left, and Nicollete Leonard of Mrs. Bond's kindergarten class at St. Patrick School in Hubbard plant spring bulbs in front of the school. Photo sent in by Roberta Robinson.
Madison Wright, 2, of Salem, picks flowers in her great-grandfather and great-grandmother's field of daffodils.
Tricia Hodson of Windham, Ohio, sent in this photo from her garden, saying, "Here's a reminder of what a lovely summer we have to look forward to."
Timmy Kerr, 4, of Poland, plays with his computer while waiting for warmer weather. Photo sent in by Gary Kerr.
Riley Sweder of Columbus proudly shows off her own garden-grown sunflowers. Picture taken and sent in by her mom, Carolyn Sweder, a former New Middletown resident.
Amanda Fire of Canfield sent in this photo of her dog, Baxter, taken last spring after a run on the bike trail in Austintown. She said Baxter loves to ride that way, and she canÕt wait till spring so he can do it all the time.
McKenna Sweeney, 6, takes a break at her first soccer practice of the season for St. Charles. Photo sent in by Marnee Sweeney.
Grace Katherine Paulin, daughter of Bethany Paulin of New Middletown, enjoys a day at Yellow Creek in Struthers. Photo submitted by Bethany Paulin.
Morgan Rolley of Austintown enjoys some lovely flowers at Fellows Riverside Gardens. She visited in 2010 at Easter. Photo sent in by Barb Rolley.
Riley Sweder of Columbus catches the big one! Photo taken and submitted by Carolyn Sweder, also of Columbus, who is formerly of New Middletown.
Diane Brookbank submitted this photo of her granddaughter Jaelyn Brookbank. They are both from Girard.
Jackson Spin, 2, of Boardman, enjoyed the neighbor's tulips on a warm day in April of last year. Photo sent in by his mother, Connie Spin.
After seeing so much snow, it's time for some warm weather! Photo submitted by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.
Crocuses — a sure sign of spring! Photo taken in North Jackson and sent in by Sandi Muir, also of North Jackson.
While waiting for the arrival of spring, Pete Dumas of Austintown and his wife spend many hours putting together puzzles their family gave them for Christmas. Here's a 1,000-piece puzzle they did called "Santa Sewing."
Lana Van Auker of Canfield sent in this photo of a "snowmobile."
Gloria Neely-Tucker sent in this photo after taking her daughter and grandchildren on an outing to see Easter decorations at Kraynak's in Sharon, Pa., and Daffin's Candy. From left are daughter Antoinette Tucker, grandson Michael Winford, twins Devon and Devin Winford and granddaughter O'shae Ross. They're all from Youngstown.
A very snowy winter here in the Valley should make folks want to remember what it's like without all of that snow! Photo submitted by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.
Lisha Sanders of Youngstown sent in this photo of her 2-year-old daughter Savanna from last spring. They can't wait to go to the park and slide, one of Savanna's favorite things to do.
Lorraine Snyder of Canfield, who submitted this photo, uses this as her springtime screen-saver. She received the tulips for Valentine's Day a couple of years ago.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of spring flowers and a butterfly.
Lana Van Auker of Canfield sent in this majestic shot of the Silver Bridge at Mill Creek. Early spring? Bah!
Gavin and Anderson Ward, both from Canfield, play at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Photo submitted by Ryan Ward.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of spring flowers and a butterfly.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of trees and spring blossoms.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of spring flowers and a bee.
Lisa White sent in this photo of wakeboarder Jake Tharp, 16, of Lake Milton. She took the photo in 2010 at Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of trees and spring blossoms.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of spring flowers and a butterfly.
At the Horizon League track & field competition, Aaron Hartsough earned a place. Photo submitted by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.
Marie Weaver of North Carolina sent in this photo of spring flowers.
Barbara Cua of Berlin Center sent in this colorful photo of a beautiful tree in her front yard, taken last spring. She said she framed it and it gets her through the winter!
Aaron Hartsough competed in the Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships. Photo sent in by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.