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Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Ken Suich and Colleen George of Akron pick out candles at the 44th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale at The Butler Institute of American Art on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.
Diana Lynn Craig of Hubbard works on a micro macrame bracelet at her Bead Artistry display during the 44th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale at The Butler Institute of American Art on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Many artists and specialty vendors displayed their work and sold pieces like this egg art which is a hollowed out ostrich egg and is made by Alcraft Egg Artistry, LLC which is based in Brookfield, Ohio at the 44th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show …
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Blown glass christmas ornaments hang from fishing wire at the the 44th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale at The Butler Institute of American Art on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Tom and Paula Nasci of Liberty try out lotions and smell soaps at the Herbs for Healthful Living which is a business based out of Saegertown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at the 44th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale at The …
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mosiac artwork hangs on a wall during the 44th Annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale at The Butler Institute of American Art on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Resident of North Brimfield, Wendy Rose plays her baritone which she decorated with purple snowflakes and lights during Saturday's Tubachristmas concert in Niles.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Sister Mary McCormick speaks about the history of the Ursuline Sisters at the Tyler History Center in Youngstown on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Bob Barnett of Salem plays Christmas music with the band of tubas and baritones, Saturday afternoon at the Eastwood Expo Center as part of the annual Tubachristmas.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator YSU tuba professor Brian Kaiser plays Christmas tunes with the group of tubas during Saturday's Tubachristmas concert held at the Eastwood Expo Center in Niles.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Caleb Miklas (14) of Mercer, PA plays a Christmas tune with a little help from Snoopy and Woodstock during Saturday's Tubachristmas concert in Niles. Caleb came to the event with his father George Miklas. Together they won best decorated baritones.
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Howland senior Jonathan Bennett plays his sousaphone during Saturday's Tubachristmas concert in Niles.
Montell Cohill, 10, of Youngstown tries on coats with his mom Sonia at the Salvation Army in Youngstown on Dec. 6. "It was much needed," Sonia Cohill said. "I appreciate the help."
Celeste Lisko of the Boardman Rotary Club helps Nykiya Wright, 4, pick out a coat from the Salvation Army in Youngstown on Dec. 6. "It's great watching the little kids getting their new coats," Lisko said.
Sam Boak, President of the Canfield Rotary Club, helps brothers Arthur, 9, left, and Ernest Croom, 11, right, pick out a coat from the Salvation Army in Youngstown on Dec. 6. "It's fabulous for the Mahoning Valley," Boak said. "It's great the rotary clubs step up to the plate."
Cierra Craven, 8, of Youngstown, picks out her coat with the help of her mom Melissa, left, and Gary Reel, right, of the Austintown Rotary Club at the Salvation Army in Youngstown on Dec. 6. "Kids get so excited when they have a choice of colors," Reel said. "It's a …
Officer Malik Mostella takes a picture with Malik Rowe, 10, center, and Anthony Harrison, 11, right, of Youngstown during Shop with a Cop at Kmart in Boardman on Dec. 6.
Officer Malik Mostella helps Malik Rowe, 10, of Youngstown find a pair of gloves during Shop with a Cop at Kmart in Boardman on Dec. 6.
Alyson Mitchum, 9, of Youngstown and Officer Medveck search the toy aisle during Shop with a Cop at Kmart in Boardman on Dec. 6. Mitchum said she was looking for How To Train Your Dragon and Skylander toys for her brother.
Deputy Olinik helps Larry Smith, 10, right, and Joshua Colvin, 10, left, of Youngstown shop during Shop with a Cop at Kmart in Boardman on Dec. 6. "Honor roll, attendance and great behavior is how they got selected," Deputy Olinik said.
Deputy Art Thompson and Devonte' Clay, 12, of Youngstown look through the sports clothes during Shop with a Cop at Kmart in Boardman on Dec. 6. "Let me show you what you're supposed to wear," Thompson said referring to the Cowboys hat. "A real man wears Steelers," replied Clay.