Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Alyssa Titi (left), a senior member of the Canfield cardinal pride marching band and keyboard player, and Alec Kan (right), a freshman xylophone player, practiced their instruments during the band’s summer band camp on Aug. 13.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Assistant Band Director Jim Volenik (left) instructed members of the Canfield cardinal pride marching band from high atop a tower during summer band camp on Aug. 13.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Members of the Canfield Cardinal Pride Marching Band worked hard to sync steps, turns and movements during summer band camp to prepare for the shows in their fall season.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Flag Line Instructor Dianna Liggitt (right) helped a member of the flag line during Canfield cardinal pride marching band summer band camp on Aug. 13.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Participants scurried across the meeting room of Boardman library as they filled their bags with their favorite puzzles during the “Jig Saw Puzzle Swap” Aug 8.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Marge King enjoyed interacting with other puzzle enthusiasts during Boardman library’s “Jig Saw Puzzle Swap” Aug 8.

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Neighbors | submitted.Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident, Dorothy Pfau (left), got to relive her dream of fishing with her son, Bill, and enjoy the beautiful water at West Branch Marina Aug. 16.

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Bill Pfau (left) was eager to fish with his mother, Dorothy (center) and his sister ,Dottie, at the West Branch Marina Aug. 16.

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Dorothy Pfau relaxed as she enjoyed the water and cool breeze at the West Branch Marina Aug. 16.

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Nighbors | submitted.Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident, Dorothy Pfau, was excited as she showed off the fish she caught at the West Branch Marina in Ravenna Aug. 16.

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Neighbors | submitted.The Pfau family, which included, from left, (front) Dottie, Dorothy (center), Bill and John; (back) enjoyed a lovely meal at the Springfield Grille located in Poland Aug 16.

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Neighbors | Nicole Paden.Sandra Smith, (left) from Purcellville, VI, relaxed with her Weimaraner, Ike (right). Ike competed in Junior Hunter, Water/Land Retrieve, and Best of Breed at the Canfield Dog Show.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Attendees of the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s Bug Day had the opportunity to check out several bugs throughout the event Aug. 5.

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Neighbors| Eartha Terrell.William Artz (left) was excited to see what he could find with his wife, Margaret, during Boardman library’s “ Jig Saw Puzzle Swap” Aug 8.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Andrew Bresnahan (left) and his dad, Greg (right), got an up close look at several bugs at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s Bug Day on Aug. 5. There were several stations at children could visit to learn more about bugs. If they visited at least six of those stations, they received a certificate in "Bugology."

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Madonna Pinkard (left) enjoyed lunch with her son Josiah at the Poland Lake Club during the Clubs for Kids Golf outing to help raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital Aug 1.

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J.J. LoSasso (left) and Button Schiraldi kept people entertained with balloon animals and tricks during the “Buddy Walk” Aug 11.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Ross Borden (left) was excited to play golf with his mother, Angie (center), and his sister Rachael at the Poland Lake Club Aug 1.

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Neighbors | Nicole Paden.London, a standard poodle was getting groomed to compete at the Dog Show held at the Canfield Fair.

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The Youngstown State University cheerleaders showed their support during the “Buddy Walk” hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley Aug 11 at the Shops at Boardman Park.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Greg Stebelton focused as he worked on his game at the Poland Lake Club Aug 1.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Members of the Youngstown State University Womens Golf team volunteered during the Akron Children’s Hospital Clubs for Kids event Aug 1. Team members included, from left, (front) Kelly Flemming, Kayla Cerimete, Sarah Scheidemantel, Allie Deluco ; (back) Rebecca Mcginnis (left) and Angela Molaskey.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Gayle Kelly (left) , Marcy Black, Kaitlin Rohrs and Jared Brauer pose after handing out parting gifts to children during the Clubs for Kids golf outing Aug 1.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Northern Strut Twirling Teams are celebrating their 18th anniversary season this year. Current twirlers are, from left, (front) Ashley Niemla, Kaylee Catcott, Megan Bendel, Madison Svirbly, Lily Ditz, Allison Lockiec, Adele Colonna; (second row) Grace Economus, Tara Schuster, Kathryn Rosinski, Dina Notareschi, Jessica Kozar, Casey Kantaras, Emily Garrett; (third row) Anngel Benson, Maddie Crish, Emily Combs, Cassidy Oyler, Amanda Bendel, Monica Mattiussi, Yiannoula Katsadas, Jenna Benson; (back) Alyssa Thomas, Shannon Chaffee, Celia Melillo, Maria Katsadas, Emmy Graffius, Megan Howard, Madi Zickefoose, Amanda Dicks, and Karlie Kowal. Missing is Marissa Melillo.

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Ann Lipinsky of Poland was excited to share her puzzles with others during Boardman library’s “ Jig Saw Puzzle Swap” Aug 8.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Addison Lightner enjoyed getting her face painted during the “Buddy Walk” hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley Aug 11.

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Neighbors | Nicole Paden.There were dogs from all over the country that came to compete in the Dog Show held at the Canfield Fair. For many of these purebred owners, Dog Shows are how they make their living and they travel from state to state to do so.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Jak Kenney of Howland (right), cheered on his worm during the bug races at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s Bug Day, while his friend Cole Stevens (left) looked on.

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Boardman library Development Director, Deborah Liptak, and Friends of the Library Volunteer, Nicole Ramon, enjoyed themselves during the “Jig Saw Puzzle Swap” Aug 8.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Team Anna Banana, which included ,from left, (front) Anna Wojciak, Amyiah Mikkelsen ; (second row) Carli Wojciak, Sandy Mikkelsen of Poland, and Mike Wojciak were excited to show their support for the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley during the “Buddy Walk” Aug 11.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Ryder Gaus (left) joined the “Buddy Walk” with his mother, Chriss (middle) and dad, Eric, Aug 11.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Canfield resident Stephanie Lambert (left) and her daughter Katie were excited to interact with other children and parents during Boardman library’s Story Time July 25.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Cardinals 8U travel baseball team took first place at the Fourth Annual Ralph Jones Memorial Summer’s End Baseball Tournament on July 29. Team members included, from front left, Ben Slanker, Colin Burdette, Ryan Petro, Jacob Yurchison, Josh Juliano; (middle) Tony Pannunzio, Nick Hewko, Ty Schaab, Gianni Gaetano, Drew Carrocce, Alex Rothwell; (back) team coach Tony Pannunzio, team manager Kevin Burdette, team coaches Larry Slanker, Dave Schaab and Jim Petro.

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Tim Blue (left), Makaylah Crissman, Alana Young and Frank Young portrayed what life was like for families during the Civil War.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Rachel Gardner (left) stayed close to her sister Grace as they made arts and crafts and enjoyed interacting with new friends at Boardman library’s Story Time July 25.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Ron Novak (left) and Steffon Jones portrayed Sixth Tennessee Infantry Company C Confederate soldiers during the Civil War reenactment at Argus Park July 21.

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Neighbors | Submitted.The Canfield girls softball 10U district team defeated Newton Falls 9-2 in the championship, which was held July 2-7. The team is, from front left, Brooke Crissman, Abby Havrilla; (second row) Jenna Troxil, Kalin Kovach, Aiden Orlovsky, Mary Gomez, Kate Ross; (third row) Camryn Kohout, Emily Smith, Kylie Gross, Madi Kelly; (back) Dave Smith, John Gomez, Ray Orlovsky, and Mike Kelly.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Ava Semenovich (left) and Stella Marzano (right) pose after getting their faces painted at one of the activity stations set up at the Canfiel library for the Follow Your Dreams event that ended the Summer Reading Program.

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Andre Crump (4) gains a first down for the 120-pound Canfield Little Cardinals last Sunday against the Poland Little Bulldogs.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Olivia Garland was proud to showed of her art work during Boardman library’s Story Time July 25.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Gwen Blumetti (right) shows the puppy she asked to ahve pained on her arm at one of the activity stations on her arm while her brother, Joseph (left), hugs her.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Children's Librarian, Jane Adams (left), reads The Trouble with Wishes at the Canfield library at the Follow Your Dreams event at the Canfield Library.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Children's Librarian, Jane Adams (left) started a quick game of Limbo between events at the Canfield Library's Follow Your Dreams event. While the children played, helpers set up face painting, games, and other such stations for the children to visit.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Zoe Zaveson (left) and sister, Xannah (right), work on an owl craft. When the craft was completed, they had the ability to float in the air and look like they were flying.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield's Xavier Rowbottom (33) breaks through tacklers during last Sunday's 100-pound Canfield Little Cardinals game against Poland..

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Paul Brienz (19) attempts to break a tackle during Sunday's 140-pound game.

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Gary Whitla (left), Wayne Unger (center) and Michael Lawson stayed in were excited to show their community how soldiers and their families survived during combat during the Civil War reenactment at Argus Park July 21.

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Chris Jones (left), Bob Custer (center) and Daryl Metcalf tried to keep cool while in their costumes as they portrayed Confederate soldiers of the Civil War July 21.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Elizabeth Bracket (left) enjoyed making history come to life with her sisters , Erin and Alisha during the Civil War reenactment at Argus Park July 21.

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