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What better way to start off a new year of Snapz than to showcase what our readers consider to be their best shots of 2011. These are all of the pictures we received. As usual, thanks to all who shared their favorites with us.

The reflection of The Colosseum can be seen in the sunglasses of Leanna Hartsough, a freshmen of YSU. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield during a trip to Italy in June 2011.

The reflection of The Colosseum can be seen in the sunglasses of Leanna Hartsough, a freshmen of YSU. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield during a trip to Italy in June 2011.


Veice, Italy, in 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Veice, Italy, in 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Lucy Raymond's (of Salem) first birthday in December 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Lucy Raymond's (of Salem) first birthday in December 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Colton Horvath, a junior on the Jackson Milton High School soccer team, is hitting the head shot toward the goal. He is the son of Randy Horvath and the late Mary Ann Rochford Horvath. The photo was taken by his aunt, Shelly Toth of Austintown.

Colton Horvath, a junior on the Jackson Milton High School soccer team, is hitting the head shot toward the goal. He is the son of Randy Horvath and the late Mary Ann Rochford Horvath. The photo was taken by his aunt, Shelly Toth of Austintown.


Sheryl Bueno of McDonald took this picture of her niece Paige.

Sheryl Bueno of McDonald took this picture of her niece Paige.


Owen Moser of Salem. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Owen Moser of Salem. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Ella Nagy, now 5, was 4 when her mom, Colleen Nagy, took this picture in the butterfly tent at the 2011 Canfield Fair.

Ella Nagy, now 5, was 4 when her mom, Colleen Nagy, took this picture in the butterfly tent at the 2011 Canfield Fair.


Speece Farm in September 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Speece Farm in September 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Lisa Cardona sent this picture of Alice (left) and K.C. (right) enjoying the sunshine. She says they are best friends!

Lisa Cardona sent this picture of Alice (left) and K.C. (right) enjoying the sunshine. She says they are best friends!


Lana Van Auker of Canfield grabbed a shot of these two dogs at the Canfield Dairy Queen.

Lana Van Auker of Canfield grabbed a shot of these two dogs at the Canfield Dairy Queen.


Ella Nagy, now 5, was 4 when her mom, Colleen Nagy, took this picture in the butterfly tent at the 2011 Canfield Fair.

Ella Nagy, now 5, was 4 when her mom, Colleen Nagy, took this picture in the butterfly tent at the 2011 Canfield Fair.


Michael Vugrincic of Warren captured Oliver celebrating Christmas.

Michael Vugrincic of Warren captured Oliver celebrating Christmas.


Carolyn Moser of Salem. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Carolyn Moser of Salem. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Michael Brantley of the Cleveland Indians is sliding safely into second base before the fielder for the Cincinnati Reds drops the ball on May 22, 2011, in this photo taken by Shelly Toth of Austintown.

Michael Brantley of the Cleveland Indians is sliding safely into second base before the fielder for the Cincinnati Reds drops the ball on May 22, 2011, in this photo taken by Shelly Toth of Austintown.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Haleigh Guerrero gets advice from Coach Hutchison at Avalon South Golf Course.

Haleigh Guerrero gets advice from Coach Hutchison at Avalon South Golf Course.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Joyce Pavlov of Lowellville took this picture of her twin grandchildren, Jenna and Johnny Spagnola, 7.

Joyce Pavlov of Lowellville took this picture of her twin grandchildren, Jenna and Johnny Spagnola, 7.


Mill Creek MetroParks bike trail. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Mill Creek MetroParks bike trail. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Sunset at the 2011 Canfield Fair. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Sunset at the 2011 Canfield Fair. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Bob Bluedorn of Girard submitted this picture.

Bob Bluedorn of Girard submitted this picture.


Mill Creek Park in the fall of 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Mill Creek Park in the fall of 2011. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Sheryl Bueno of McDonald took this picture of her niece Paige.

Sheryl Bueno of McDonald took this picture of her niece Paige.


Karen Jones is caring for her three grandchildren while their mother is on deployment.

Karen Jones is caring for her three grandchildren while their mother is on deployment.


This is Olivia Bugzavich's first visit with Santa.

This is Olivia Bugzavich's first visit with Santa.


Sheryl Bueno of McDonald took this picture of her niece Tori's shoes after a run.

Sheryl Bueno of McDonald took this picture of her niece Tori's shoes after a run.


Ray Kashmiry of Boardman sent this picture of grandbaby Kylee Kashmiry, 2 1/2, who was modeling one of her Christmas outfits.

Ray Kashmiry of Boardman sent this picture of grandbaby Kylee Kashmiry, 2 1/2, who was modeling one of her Christmas outfits.


Full moon in New Wilmington Amish country. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Full moon in New Wilmington Amish country. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Karen Kolenich of Youngstown submitted this picture of her family's trip to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., in September. It was the first trip to the theme park for her mother, 92-year-old Ann Cirelli (front row). With her were her great-grandchildren, left to right, Brooklyn Ciminero, Aidan Kolenich and Alexis Kolenich; Lori Ciminero, her granddaughter; Richard Kolenich, her son-in-law; and daughter Karen. In back is grandson Jason Kolenich.

Karen Kolenich of Youngstown submitted this picture of her family's trip to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., in September. It was the first trip to the theme park for her mother, 92-year-old Ann Cirelli (front row). With her were her great-grandchildren, left to right, Brooklyn Ciminero, Aidan Kolenich and Alexis …


Shelly Toth of Austintown grabbed this shot during a electrical storm on June 21, 2011, while traveling on Route 480 in Cleveland.

Shelly Toth of Austintown grabbed this shot during a electrical storm on June 21, 2011, while traveling on Route 480 in Cleveland.


Gabrielle Rader, daughter of Randy and Colleen Rader of Austintown happened to see a camera pointed at her.

Gabrielle Rader, daughter of Randy and Colleen Rader of Austintown happened to see a camera pointed at her.


Mastropietro Winery in Ellsworth. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.

Mastropietro Winery in Ellsworth. Taken by Lana Van Auker of Canfield.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Fallon Buzz James is enjoying his ice cream. He is the son of Ashley and Ryan James of Canfield, and grandson of Randy Horvath and Joann James of North Jackson, and great-grandson of Bob and Evelyn Horvath of Austintown and Tom and Marge Rochford of North Lima. Photo was taken by Great-Aunt Shelly Toth of Austintown.

Fallon Buzz James is enjoying his ice cream. He is the son of Ashley and Ryan James of Canfield, and grandson of Randy Horvath and Joann James of North Jackson, and great-grandson of Bob and Evelyn Horvath of Austintown and Tom and Marge Rochford of North Lima. Photo was taken …


Travis Buck of the Cleveland Indians is avoiding the tag in a rundown against the Cincinnati Reds on May 22, 2011, in this photo taken by Shelly Toth of Austintown.

Travis Buck of the Cleveland Indians is avoiding the tag in a rundown against the Cincinnati Reds on May 22, 2011, in this photo taken by Shelly Toth of Austintown.


Mary Ann Sweder of Struthers sent this picture of her grandsons, Jason, Ryan and Evan Sweder of Poland.

Mary Ann Sweder of Struthers sent this picture of her grandsons, Jason, Ryan and Evan Sweder of Poland.


Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.

Taken by Brittany M. Stipanovich.


Roosevelt Elementary School in Hubbard. Taken by Sara Root.

Roosevelt Elementary School in Hubbard. Taken by Sara Root.


Sammy Jackson was 7 months old when he visited the Butterfly Garden at the Botanical Gardens in Alliance this past summer. He is the son of Sam and Lisa Jackson of Boardman.

Sammy Jackson was 7 months old when he visited the Butterfly Garden at the Botanical Gardens in Alliance this past summer. He is the son of Sam and Lisa Jackson of Boardman.


Mary Sigel of Youngstown took this picture from the car window in Mill Creek Park because the squirrel looks like it is praying.

Mary Sigel of Youngstown took this picture from the car window in Mill Creek Park because the squirrel looks like it is praying.


Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. He says this one is of stunt divers Joe and June Davies.

Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. He says this one is of stunt …


David and Judy Padula of Youngsown sent this photo, they have titled "Maybe Next Year."

David and Judy Padula of Youngsown sent this photo, they have titled "Maybe Next Year."


Mary Sigel of Youngstown says she has adopted Sammy as her pet squirrel for the last four years. He sits right up on the corncob stand and looks right at her.

Mary Sigel of Youngstown says she has adopted Sammy as her pet squirrel for the last four years. He sits right up on the corncob stand and looks right at her.


Michael J. Lacivita has titled this picture "Amish County Gentle Giants."

Michael J. Lacivita has titled this picture "Amish County Gentle Giants."


Riley Ann James is the daughter of Ashley and Ryan James of Canfield, granddaughter of Randy Horvath and Joann James of North Jackson, and great-granddaughter of Bob and Evelyn Horvath of Austintown and Tom and Marge Rochford of North Lima. Photo was taken by Great-Aunt Shelly Toth.

Riley Ann James is the daughter of Ashley and Ryan James of Canfield, granddaughter of Randy Horvath and Joann James of North Jackson, and great-granddaughter of Bob and Evelyn Horvath of Austintown and Tom and Marge Rochford of North Lima. Photo was taken by Great-Aunt Shelly Toth.


Jean McFarland of Salem says Boots yawned just as she snapped this picture. Boots is 6 years old and came from the humane society.

Jean McFarland of Salem says Boots yawned just as she snapped this picture. Boots is 6 years old and came from the humane society.


Sarah Katharine Goldner sings a lullaby to her new baby sister, Grace Eleanor. They are the daughters of Bill and Christina Goldner of Westerville and granddaughters of Margie Goldner of Columbiana.

Sarah Katharine Goldner sings a lullaby to her new baby sister, Grace Eleanor. They are the daughters of Bill and Christina Goldner of Westerville and granddaughters of Margie Goldner of Columbiana.


Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. This photo shows a group of swimmers with arthritis who go to the pool five days a week year-round to exercise. The woman in the star at the top of the tree is their instructor, Elizabeth Prelac.

Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. This photo shows a group of swimmers …


This picture of Mikey Guerrero was taken Aug. 30, 2011, as he is coming up Bill Goat Hill in McDonald.

This picture of Mikey Guerrero was taken Aug. 30, 2011, as he is coming up Bill Goat Hill in McDonald.


Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. He says Chief of Police Elizabeth Curtain, left, and Officer Liz Prelac, right, serve with the Water Police.

Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. He says Chief of Police Elizabeth Curtain, …


Alexis Perry is pictured with her 11-month-old cousin, Holland Svirbly.

Alexis Perry is pictured with her 11-month-old cousin, Holland Svirbly.


Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. He says this one is of daredevil divers Elwood and Bunny.

Eugene Magalotti of Brookfield trained as a combat photographer while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949. Now he likes to take pictures of his friends at the Hubbard Community Pool and uses his training to manipulate the photos into funny poses. He says this one is of daredevil …