Canfield 140-pound running back Ritchie Herrera (11) breaks around the end against the Austintown Colts defense.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Jill Barton, children’s pastor of Rush Church, served as master of ceremonies and revved the children up to start the Canfield Dairy Queen Pumpkin Hunt on Sept. 22.

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Zoey Zarkou (left) read to Periwinkle (front) and her owner, Bill Leskanic (right). She also made sure she took enough breaks to play with the dog at the Tales to Tails event at the Canfield library.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Abby Hummer (left) and Noah Snyder (right) were all smiles when they started building with legos at the Canfield library's lego event.

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Carter Myers (left) and Paul French (center) clear a path for Little CArds running back Vinny Fiorenza (right) during the 140-pound game last weekend.

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Canfield 120-pound running back Ethan Fletcher (9) darts between Colts tacklers during last weekend's contest.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Children lined up and went over their strategy before the start of the Canfield Dairy Queen’s annual Pumpkin Hunt on the Green on Sept. 22.

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GIANNA PARELLA

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Gwendolyn Lolakis (left) of Canfield was one of the lucky winners at the Canfield Dairy Queen’s annual Pumpkin Hunt on Sept. 22. She won a pumpkin full of prizes and was planning to share it with her brother, Owen (right).

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Neighbors | Emily Gianetti.Alexa Zarkou (left) read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" to Periwinkle (front) and her owner, Bill Leskanic (right) at the Tales to Tails event hosted by the Canfield library.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Phil Simone, Canfield High School boys and girls head soccer coach and a Canfield High School soccer team alumni, played goal keeper during the team alumni game at the Fourth Annual Canfield Cardinal Classic Soccer Tournament July 14.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Still working on his creation, Drew Sloan (right) gave his house a "thumbs up". Sloan was one of the many children that attended the Canfield library's lego event.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Michael DeRose (front) heads the ball as Cody Ray (back) keeps pace during the 2012 Canfield Soccer Alumni Game at the Fourth Annual Canfield Cardinal Classic Soccer Tournament July 14.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Seven-year-old Ava Westover filled her pink plastic pumpkin with real mini pumpkins and candy at the Canfield Dairy Queen Pumpkin Hunt on Sept. 22.

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Neighbors | Emily Gianetti.Linda Habuda and her dog, Kaya, have been a part of K-9's For Compassion for four years. K-9's For Compassion put together the Tales for Tails event at the Canfield library to help encourage young readers.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.The group had no shortage of blocks to use for their projects at the Canfield library's lego event that paired playing with legos and reading books as hands on learning tools.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Billy Sloan (left) created a castle during his time at the Canfield library's lego event.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Original Steering Committee member, Reverend Gary Schreckengost, reminisced about Shepherd of the Valley’s humble beginnings during the facility’s 40th anniversary celebration Sept. 16.

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Neighbors | Submitted.MCCTC Instructors Gary Hoelzel (left) and Matt Putzier (right) cook lunch for students and staff at the annual picnic hosted at the end of the first week of classes at MCCTC.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor Scott Rowe (back left) plays a game of hacky sack with students at the annual back to school picnic at MCCTC.

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Children’s Librarian, Kathe Orr, performed an experiment mixing food coloring and shaving cream during “Baby Brilliant” at Austintown library Sept. 12.

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Wayne Bartholomew (left), Teisha Winkler, Deborah Liptak, Deanna Lambert, Karen Granchie, Donna Camja and Jim Meehan posed during the “Book Auction” at the Poland Library Aug. 22.

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Kathe Orr, sang songs and taught children how to identify colors during “Baby Brilliant” at Austintown library.

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Livia Chilin of Canfield had fun answering questions and listening to stories at Austintown library Sept. 11.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Boardman Library Development Director, Deborah Liptak, showed off a variety of books offered during the Book Auction at the Poland library Aug. 22.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Dominic Delucia (left) of Canfield and Michael Sosnowski of Poland clapped and sang during “Baby Brilliant” at Austintown library Sept. 12.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Rose Pacalo (right) and her twin sister, Charlotte Italiano (left) attended the annual Twins Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio. They won the bronze medal for their part in the "Double Take" parade.

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Current Shepherd of the Valley President, Dennis Parks (left), celebrated the facility’s 40th anniversary with Former President, Ernest Sigle, at Zion Lutheran Church Sept. 16.

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Participants gathered in celebration of Shepherd of the Valley’s 40th anniversary and its commitment to giving back to the community Sept. 16.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Visitors to White House Fruit Farm’s 30th Annual Craft Show and Harvest Festival could take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the orchards.

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Canfield's Vinny Lucente (left) hauls in a pass against a Beaver Local defender last week as the freshman team beat the Beavers.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Talia Katsaras (left), Cyleigh-Anne Young (middle) and Dominic DeLucia (right) used yarn and dyed pasta to create colorful necklaces as a remembrance of the foodie theme of the Fun Time for 4’s and 5’s story time at the Canfield Library on Sept. 11.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.White House Fruit Farm celebrated the beginning of the fall season by hosting its 30th Annual Craft Show and Harvest Festival with 62 vendors displaying their wares on the grounds of the farm and around the lake on Sept. 15-16 .

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ALEX GEORDAN

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Members of the Junior Women’s League of Canfield, from left, Judy Buck, Diane Smythe, Renee Benson, Fall Market on the Green Chairperson Cari Gulas, Shari Carlozzi, Denise Sargent, Delane Brode and JWL President Dr. Marnie Murphy, enjoyed a beautiful day for their 43rd annual Fall Market on the Green on Sept. 15.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.In honor of Sept. 11, red, white and blue ribbon pins were worn by, from left, (front) Frank Phillips, Ciara Phillips, Audrianna Phillips and Rebecca Flores; (back) Ashley Haley, Heather Haley, Kim Haley and Ruth Greier during the Canfield High School boys soccer game. Soccer team mom Maureen Griswold volunteered to make the pins to pass out at the game.

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Canfield High School senior soccer player Ashley Haley sang “God Bless America” and the national anthem during a Sept. 11 remembrance held before the Canfield High School boys soccer game against Beaver Local on Tuesday. Prior to Haley performing, a moment of silence was observed.

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Canfield's Broc Lowry (with ball) works to avoid a Viking tackler during last week's 100-pound game.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kyle Triveri (left) and his brother Anthony (right) had fun running through the White House Fruit Farm pumpkin pavilion looking for the perfect pumpkin to take home during the farm’s 30th Annual Craft Show and Harvest Festival on Sept. 15.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Ava Votaw (left) and her sister Riley (right) showed off their decorated pumpkins which they created at the children’s area of the Junior Women’s League of Canfield’s 43rd annual Fall Market on the Green on Sept. 15.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Children’s Librarian Kelly Marafiote chose a foodie theme and read books about food during the Fun Time for 4’s and 5’s story time at the Canfield Library on Sept. 11.

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The Canfield Little Cards cheerleaders show support for their teams during a recent game.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Sherry Amendolea, owner of Teamology Apparel, set up a tent at the Junior Women’s League of Canfield’s 43rd annual Fall Market on the Green to display and offer a variety of Canfield spirit wear and other merchandise on Sept. 15.

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Children’s Librarian, Kathe Orr, performed an experiment mixing food coloring and shaving cream during “Baby Brilliant” at Austintown library Sept. 12.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Kirsten Pesa (left) started walking for the "Light the Night" fundraiser in 2004 when her father (right), Rick, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Since then, Kirsten has renamed her team in honor of Ava Timko, the daughter of a close friend who was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia before the age of one.

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Kathe Orr, sang songs and taught children how to identify colors during “Baby Brilliant” at Austintown library.

Published on September 21, 2012

Livia Chilin of Canfield had fun answering questions and listening to stories at Austintown library Sept. 11.

Published on September 21, 2012

Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Dominic Delucia (left) of Canfield and Michael Sosnowski of Poland clapped and sang during “Baby Brilliant” at Austintown library Sept. 12.

Published on September 21, 2012

Neighbors | Submitted.Rose Pacalo (right) and her twin sister, Charlotte Italiano (left) attended the annual Twins Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio. They won the bronze medal for their part in the "Double Take" parade.

Published on September 21, 2012

Canfield 140-pound running back Nick Crawford (37) runs past a Little Hornets defender during last weekend's Canfield Little Cards game.

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Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. LLC members told the tale of “ Lord of the Dance” through music and dance at Canfield High School June 23.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Members of Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. LLC wowed the crowd as they performed “Lord of the Dance” at Canfield High School June 23.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Members of the Poland Fire Department posed during the Poland Rotary Club Bike and Car show Aug. 22.

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Neighbors | submitted.Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co. LLC., member, Kiara Jones, showed off her acting skills during her solo routine at Canfield High School June 23.

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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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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Dancers glided across the stage of Canfield High School with ease as they performed “Lord of the Dance” June 23.

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Porgie the Clown (left) and Preslie Bodine collected donations during the Poland Rotary Club Car and Bike Show Aug. 22.

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Ballet dancers kept the attention of their audience as they performed “Lord of the Dance” at Canfield High School June 23.

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Neighbors| Alisa Manna.Canfield residents Melissa Hemrock (back) and daughter Lilly Hemrock (front) were one of many people who took advantage of the new Gotta Move story time at the Canfield library.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School sixth-graders, from left, Claire Berlin, Ryan Shidemantle and Michael Dascenzo, attended the school’s annual open house to visit their classrooms with their parents on Sept. 6.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Cleveland resident Meg Mitchell (left) and her granddaughter, Emma Petkosh (right), danced together to music and prompting that went along with the plot of a story read during the Canfield library's program.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Stephanie Nau (back) and her daugther, Alaina Nau (front), travelled from Sharpsville, Pa. to come to the Canfield library. They learned about the program through Play Group Pals, which encourages young children to come together through various activities in order to socialize.

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Santino Marucci scores a touchdown against Hickory during last week's 120-pound Canfield Little Cards game.

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The Canfield Little Cards 100-pound offensive line gives a push against the Little Hornets during last weekend's contest.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Austintown residents Elaine Burich (back) and her daugther, Jayden Burich (front), danced along to music at Canfield library's Gotta Move story time on Sept. 6.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Incoming Canfield Village Middle School fifth- and sixth-grade principal Traci Hostetler (middle) welcomed students, from left, fifth-grader Rylee Maddox, sixth-grader Isabella Audia, sixth-grader Matt Beck, fifth-grader Megan Leonard, sixth-grader Colin Leonard and sixth-grader Lauren Slanker, to the school’s annual open house on Sept. 6.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Austintown resident M.K. Clark (left), Sharpsville resident Ella Nau (middle) and Austintown resident Alaina Alexander (right) played together during the Gotta Move event at the Canfield library on Sept. 6 as a part of Play Group Pals.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell .Race car driver, Lorenzo Brooks (left) posed with Dominick Leone (center) and his father, Bill, during the Poland Rotary Club “Car and Bike Show” Aug. 22.

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Jim Lagese of Austintown showed off his 1958 Pontiac Star Chief that he dedicated to his wife during the Poland Rotary Club Car and Bike Show Aug. 22.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Kirsten Pesa (left) started walking for the "Light the Night" fundraiser in 2004 when her father (right), Rick, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Since then, Kirsten has renamed her team in honor of Ava Timko, the daughter of a close friend who was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia before the age of one.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honored 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield local schools on Aug. 20. Retirees included, from left, (front) Kay Abel, Mary Jean Polkovich, Martha Dyer, Rose Rothbauer, Ann Beebe, Roseanne Volpini, Jeanne Goodman; (back) Michael Roussos, Patricia Sachire, Andrea Armbrecht and Ron Infante. Missing from photo are Linda Mazias, Ken Reel and Dante Zambrini.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Incoming Canfield local schools Superintendent, Alex Geordan, addressed the crowd at the Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honoring 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield Local Schools Aug. 20.

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Neighbors | Emily Gianetti.The Canfield marching band closed the show on Aug. 28 at the Canfield High School stadium with "Land of Make Believe," a song that featured seniors Alex Tareshawty and Michael Barkett.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School Principal Cathy Mowry, under an umbrella, didn’t let a little rain deter her from welcoming all students to the 2012-13 school year on the first day of school Sept. 4.

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A trio of Canfield Little Cards players make a tackle during last weekend's 100-pound game against Struthers.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Cardinal Pride marching band provided entertainment for the event, playing several musical selections for the large crowd at the Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honoring 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield local schools on Aug. 20.

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Neighbors | Emily Gianetti.The Canfield Band Night occured on Aug. 28 at the Canfield High School stadium. The marching band opened the event with the "Cardinal Fight Song."

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The Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honored 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield Local Schools Aug. 20. Retirees included, front row, left to right, Kay Abel, Mary Jean Polkovich, Martha Dyer, Rose Rothbauer, Ann Beebe, Roseanne Volpini and Jeanne Goodman. Back row, Michael Roussos, Patricia Sachire, Andrea Armbrecht and Ron Infante. Missing from photo are Linda Mazias, Ken Reel and Dante Zambrini.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Incoming Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Alex Geordan addressed the crowd at the Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honoring 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield Local Schools Aug. 20.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-graders, Dominic Magliocca (left) and Ty Schaab (right), met their new teacher, Suzen Woolley (back), at the school’s annual Open House Meet and Greet on Aug. 28..

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Students at Hilltop Elementary School dodged raindrops on the first day of school as they got off the busses to begin the 2012-13 school year on Sept. 4.

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The Canfield Cardinal Pride Marching Band provided entertainment for the event, playing several musical selections for the large crowd at the Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honoring 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield Local Schools Aug. 20.　The Canfield Cardinal Pride Marching Band provided entertainment for the event, playing several musical selections for the large crowd at the Rotary Club of Canfield Ice Cream Social honoring 2012 retiring teachers and staff of Canfield Local Schools Aug. 20.　

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Neighbors | Emily Gianetti.The band formed the traditional "C," which represents Canfield, at the end of the fight song before moving on to "Hang on Sloopy," "God Bless America" and the Canfield High School Alma Mater.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Busses at C.H. Campbell Elementary School were busy dropping off students on the first day of school Sept. 4.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The sign at C.H. Campbell Elementary School welcomed students back to school for the 2012-13 school year.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Imogen Devlois stands next to the tower that her group built during the Great Egg Tower contest for her teambuilding session at the Boardman Park Adventure Day Camp.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell .Race car driver, Lorenzo Brooks (left) posed with Dominick Leone (center) and his father, Bill, during the Poland Rotary Club “Car and Bike Show” Aug. 22.

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Enthusiastic gymnast waved their hands and danced during their performance at the Boardman Shepherd of the Valley Aug. 14.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Teambuilding instructor Debbie Betts (back) has kids demonstrate group skis from previous week's Olympics. Performing the task are, from left, (front) Kelsey McCallun, Nate Hodge, Amanda Yocum, Haylee Boggs and Kennedy Pickard.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Members of the Poland Fire Department posed during the Poland Rotary Club Bike and Car show Aug. 22.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.The instructors, couselors, and group leaders at the Adventure Day Camp were, from left, (front) Janae Cruz, April Hill; (second row) Jamie Vitullo, Debbie Betts, Marie Fryda, Brandon Cappelli; (third row) Staci Wahlman, Rachel Hawkins; (back) and Shelby Ryan.

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Boardman Shepherd of the Valley residents were enthusiastic to watch members of The Ohio Gymnastic Institute perform in honor of the Olympics Aug. 14.

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Porgie the Clown (left) and Preslie Bodine collected donations during the Poland Rotary Club Car and Bike Show Aug. 22.

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Alexis Charles (right) introduced herself to residents at the Boardman Shepherd of the Valley moments after performing.

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Many household products can be used to make fun crafts and science experiments. Shown are, from left, (front) Wesley Rich, Grace Hu; (back) Amanda Yocum, and Kennedy Pickard as they use the homemade bubble wands during the science session.

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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Members of The Ohio Gymnastic Institute were thrilled to highlight their athleticism at the Boardman Shepherd of the Valley Aug. 14

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Neighbors | Alisa Manna.Brianna Simione (left) and Ceanna Curtis (right) make bookmarks for the arts and crafts session at the Boardman Park Adventure Day Camp.

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Jim Lagese of Austintown showed off his 1958 Pontiac Star Chief that he dedicated to his wife during the Poland Rotary Club Car and Bike Show Aug. 22.

Published on September 7, 2012