REVIEW NEWSPAPERS THE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 HUBBARD, BROOKFIELD, MASURY, GIRARD, LIBERTY, MCDONALD, WEST MIDDLESEX, AND THE GREATER SHENANGO VALLEY READ US ONLINE AT WWW.THEREVIEWNEWSPAPERS.COM SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1995 FREE TAKE ONE Inside: Classifieds P 15 Gallavantin’ P 6 Obits P 14 Shortly after graduation from Hubbard High School, Victor George offered Marcia Denamen free tution to attend hair styling school. George was a well-known hairdresser and friend of Denamen’s family. Little did she realize that her acceptance would become the first step in a distinguished career? Recently, the Great Harvest Bread Company pre- sented Denamen with a $35 gift certificate for professional excellence. Denamen has been married for 37 years to her husband Richard who is an educator in Mahoning County. They have two sons and three grandchildren. In recalling her experi- ences, Denamen said that at the time, private schools trained their students while allowing them to service their customers. ―We worked at our trade while making money for the school. We also prepared for the State Board examina- tion. It took 10 months of eight hour days to complete all of the requirements for certifica- tion.‖ Denamen worked at three different salons before she was hired to teach Cosmetology at the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center. She re- mained there for seven years before joining the faculty of the TCTC in 1992. Having worked as both a teacher and stylist, Denamen offers a unique perspective on the similarities and differences. ―In a salon, you worry about the customer, in a school, you are concerned with the stu- dents. At the TCTC, our kids initially spend more time with the pencil than with the brush and the comb. Most of them are fast learners because they made the decision to enroll in the program.‖ Although working in a salon is more financially lucra- tive, Denamen believes that nothing can replace the satis- faction of helping students to reach their potential. ―My defi- nition of a great day is when the kids are so excited about their work that they ask friends and teachers to see it. When this occurs, their education has great relevance.‖ One of Denamen’s big- gest frustrations is to observe students falling behind because of frequent absence. ―There is so much to learn and styling is a competitive industry. You can’t improve your skills unless you practice them under the supervision of the instructor. We always tell the students, ―In our business, if you don’t work that day, you don’t get paid.‖ In the fall of 2008, the TCTC completed an extensive renovation of the Cosmetology Department. Four state of the art labs were constructed that contain new equipment and the latest in technology. Dena- men appreciates the educa- tional advantages for students. ―As an instructor, I am able to present a lesson on the Elmo, have access to a smart board and keep my students totally engaged. Since all four labs are adjacent, the instructors share ideas and are close by for consultation. The facility is amazing.‖ Most teachers grow pro- fessionally during the course of their careers. Denamen admits to being task orientated be- cause it is necessary to provide constructive criticism, but she has grown more patient and understanding. She stated, ―Sometimes, a kind word and a pat on the back are the affir- mation that a kid needs to persevere when things are difficult. I have also found that allowing them the input into decisions sparks interest and involvement. They need the opportunity to express them- selves creatively.‖ In responding to a ques- tion about the qualities neces- sary to make a living as a hair stylist, Denamen cited manual dexterity with the brush and comb, but pointed to other qualities that are less obvious to the observer. She stated, ―Work ethic, perseverance and interpersonal skills are just as important. This is a people business and you must relate positively to the client.‖ The customer service segment of the program allows students the opportunities to work with people instead of manikins. ―Having a customer sitting in the chair in front of you is as real as it gets. It quickly rein- forces the lessons that we have taught them.‖ Cosmetology is a two year program at the TCTC. Dena- men has chosen to be the jun- ior instructor because she likes the challenge of teaching a skill from the beginning. During the late spring of their senior year, they travel to Columbus for their state boards. This is a rigorous exam consisting of theoretical and practical com- ponents. Students must pass to receive their license to practice in Ohio. Denamen noted, ―The success of TCTC students on the state boards is phenome- nal. Each our goal is to have 100% passage rate. We come SEE TCTC ONP3 Great Harvest Bread Company Recognizes TCTC Instructor Little Blue Devils Night at the Races The night at the races is sponsored by McDonald Little Blue Devils on Satur- day, March 6, 2010 Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Races Run 7-11p.m. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1057 Illinois Ave. McDon- ald, OH 44437. Horse Races, Card Games, Chi- nese Auction, Food & Drinks, Beer. Admission: $10.00 per person. Come and have a great time! If you've had a child play sports, or if you've attended events, like bon- fires, little league baseball opening day, all kinds of events, in the last 25 years, you can bet Bill "Santa'" Deislinger, has taken pic- tures of your kids and you. Santa comes one day a year. Bill takes pictures every event, the school has all week, and on week- ends. He does this, not for money, but out of the kind- ness of his heart. He can be seen at a midget foot- ball game, then go to Ak- ron to take pictures of the cross country team. He will take pictures by the hun- dreds of thousands. He will have action photos, team pictures, families greeting the football team back, after a big win. Bill will be at a young kids wrestling match in the afternoon. Then go to a girls basket- ball team game at night. I can tell you this, "Bill has spent big money over the years, out of his pocket" . He is one heck of a guy to do that, for the community of Girard. Like I said "He is Santa with a camera" THANK YOU BILL. SANTA WITH A CAMERA BY MIKE KOLIC To help celebrate Catholic Schools week, St. Patrick school in Hubbard let it's students know how much they are appreciated. The entire school was treated to a Phantoms hockey game at the Covelli Center. When the students returned to school in the after- noon, another surprise was waiting for them, they were treated to a movie afternoon. To help them enjoy their movies, they were sur- prised with popcorn and ice cream! All of the students agreed, We love St. Patrick School! ST. PATRICK SCHOOL LOVES IT'S STUDENTS Roberta Lawrentz of Girard Jr. Women presents a check to Sister Marjorie for the Emmanuel Community Center . Girard Jr. Women make an annual donation to the Em- manuel Community Center in Girard. The center provides food and shelter for local families who are in need of their services. The next project for Girard Jr. Women will be a scholarship donation to a Girard High School student. Any- one interested in joining the Girard Jr. Women should call Roberta Lawrentz. Photo By Roselyn Gadd. GIRARD JR. WOMEN MAKE ANNUAL DONATION HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE WASHINGTON MONDAY, FEB. 22
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Inside:
Classifieds P 15
Gallavantin’ P 6
Obits P 14
Shortly after graduation
from Hubbard High School,
Victor George offered Marcia
Denamen free tution to attend
hair styling school. George was
a well-known hairdresser and
friend of Denamen’s family.
Little did she realize that her
acceptance would become the
first step in a distinguished
career? Recently, the Great
Harvest Bread Company pre-
sented Denamen with a $35
gift certificate for professional
excellence. Denamen has been
married for 37 years to her
husband Richard who is an
educator in Mahoning County.
They have two sons and three
grandchildren.
In recalling her experi-
ences, Denamen said that at
the time, private schools
trained their students while
allowing them to service their
customers. ―We worked at our
trade while making money for
the school. We also prepared
for the State Board examina-
tion. It took 10 months of eight
hour days to complete all of
the requirements for certifica-
tion.‖
Denamen worked at three
different salons before she was
hired to teach Cosmetology at
the Mahoning County Career
& Technical Center. She re-
mained there for seven years
before joining the faculty of the
TCTC in 1992.
Having worked as both a
teacher and stylist, Denamen
offers a unique perspective on
the similarities and differences.
―In a salon, you worry about
the customer, in a school, you
are concerned with the stu-
dents. At the TCTC, our kids
initially spend more time with
the pencil than with the brush
and the comb. Most of them
are fast learners because they
made the decision to enroll in
the program.‖
Although working in a
salon is more financially lucra-
tive, Denamen believes that
nothing can replace the satis-
faction of helping students to
reach their potential. ―My defi-
nition of a great day is when
the kids are so excited about
their work that they ask friends
and teachers to see it. When
this occurs, their education has
great relevance.‖
One of Denamen’s big-
gest frustrations is to observe
students falling behind because
of frequent absence. ―There is
so much to learn and styling is
a competitive industry. You
can’t improve your skills unless
you practice them under the
supervision of the instructor.
We always tell the students, ―In
our business, if you don’t work
that day, you don’t get paid.‖
In the fall of 2008, the
TCTC completed an extensive
renovation of the Cosmetology
Department. Four state of the
art labs were constructed that
contain new equipment and
the latest in technology. Dena-
men appreciates the educa-
tional advantages for students.
―As an instructor, I am able to
present a lesson on the Elmo,
have access to a smart board
and keep my students totally
engaged. Since all four labs
are adjacent, the instructors
share ideas and are close by
for consultation. The facility is
amazing.‖
Most teachers grow pro-
fessionally during the course of
their careers. Denamen admits
to being task orientated be-
cause it is necessary to provide
constructive criticism, but she
has grown more patient and
understanding. She stated,
―Sometimes, a kind word and
a pat on the back are the affir-
mation that a kid needs to
persevere when things are
difficult. I have also found that
allowing them the input into
decisions sparks interest and
involvement. They need the
opportunity to express them-
selves creatively.‖
In responding to a ques-
tion about the qualities neces-
sary to make a living as a hair
stylist, Denamen cited manual
dexterity with the brush and
comb, but pointed to other
qualities that are less obvious
to the observer. She stated,
―Work ethic, perseverance and
interpersonal skills are just as
important. This is a people
business and you must relate
positively to the client.‖ The
customer service segment of
the program allows students
the opportunities to work with
people instead of manikins.
―Having a customer sitting in
the chair in front of you is as
real as it gets. It quickly rein-
forces the lessons that we have
taught them.‖
Cosmetology is a two year
program at the TCTC. Dena-
men has chosen to be the jun-
ior instructor because she likes
the challenge of teaching a skill
from the beginning. During the
late spring of their senior year,
they travel to Columbus for
their state boards. This is a
rigorous exam consisting of
theoretical and practical com-
ponents. Students must pass to
receive their license to practice
in Ohio. Denamen noted, ―The
success of TCTC students on
the state boards is phenome-
nal. Each our goal is to have
100% passage rate. We come
SEE TCTC ONP3
Great Harvest Bread Company
Recognizes TCTC Instructor
Little Blue
Devils Night
at the Races
The night at the races is
sponsored by McDonald
Little Blue Devils on Satur-
day, March 6, 2010 Doors
Open at 6:30 p.m. Races
Run 7-11p.m. Held at the
Knights of Columbus Hall,
1057 Illinois Ave. McDon-
ald, OH 44437. Horse
Races, Card Games, Chi-
nese Auction, Food &
Drinks, Beer. Admission:
$10.00 per person. Come
and have a great time!
If you've had a child
play sports, or if you've
attended events, like bon-
fires, little league baseball
opening day, all kinds of
events, in the last 25 years,
you can bet Bill "Santa'"
Deislinger, has taken pic-
tures of your kids and you.
Santa comes one day a
year. Bill takes pictures
every event, the school has
all week, and on week-
ends. He does this, not for
money, but out of the kind-
ness of his heart. He can
be seen at a midget foot-
ball game, then go to Ak-
ron to take pictures of the
cross country team. He will
take pictures by the hun-
dreds of thousands. He will
have action photos, team
pictures, families greeting
the football team back,
after a big win. Bill will be
at a young kids wrestling
match in the afternoon.
Then go to a girls basket-
ball team game at night. I
can tell you this, "Bill has
spent big money over the
years, out of his pocket" .
He is one heck of a guy to
do that, for the community
of Girard. Like I said "He is
Santa with a camera"
THANK YOU BILL.
SANTA WITH
A CAMERA
BY MIKE KOLIC
To help celebrate Catholic Schools week, St. Patrick school in
Hubbard let it's students know how much they are appreciated.
The entire school was treated to a Phantoms hockey game at the
Covelli Center. When the students returned to school in the after-
noon, another surprise was waiting for them, they were treated to a
movie afternoon. To help them enjoy their movies, they were sur-
prised with popcorn and ice cream! All of the students agreed,
We love St. Patrick School!
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL
LOVES IT'S STUDENTS
Roberta Lawrentz of Girard Jr. Women presents a check
to Sister Marjorie for the Emmanuel Community Center .
Girard Jr. Women make an annual donation to the Em-
manuel Community Center in Girard. The center provides
food and shelter for local families who are in need of their
services. The next project for Girard Jr. Women will be a
scholarship donation to a Girard High School student. Any-
one interested in joining the Girard Jr. Women should call
Roberta Lawrentz.
Photo By Roselyn Gadd.
GIRARD JR.
WOMEN MAKE
ANNUAL
DONATION
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
GEORGE
WASHINGTON
MONDAY, FEB. 22
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GIRARD GIRLIS LOSE TO CHAPION 59-48
BY MIKE KOLIC
Senior Mellisa Weitzman had a great night with 14 points, but
GHS came up short to Champion. Others scoring were Katelynne
Brainard had 12, Desiree De Frank 4, Courtney Keller had 2,
Michaela Sigurani 4 and freshmen sensation Linsay Durkin had 12.
Good Luck girls.
Blurb Band
By Michael Summers Congratulations to members of the Liberty High School Band
who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association’s annual
solo & ensemble competition. Students prepared solos and small
ensembles to perform for a rating. The ratings are given on a five
rating scale with a 1 equaling a Superior and a 5 being unaccept-
able. The classification is based on the difficulty of the music they
performed with a class A being the hardest to a C being the least
difficult.
Students receiving a 2 or excellent rating included; the Liberty
Percussion Trio consisting of Suraj Lakshimarasimhan, Phil Tomko,
and Dominic Leone. Phil Tomko performing a class B snare drum
solo, Breana Comer performing a class B marimba solo, and Paul
Nicol on a class B Euphonium Solo.
Students reviving a 1 or superior rating included; Brett Baker
performing a class A trumpet solo, Dominic Leone on a class A
snare drum solo, Alyssa Schor performing a class B clarinet solo
and a class A violin solo. Eli Kravitz performing class B solos on
both tenor and baritone saxophones. Shannon Mulidore perform-
ing a class B flute solo, Gabriell Smith on a class B flute solo, and
Christian Dennis performing a class A tuba solo.
Congratulations to all of the students who prepared pieces
and took part in the contest.
Liberty Safety Forces Reports
Fire Dept. Chief Michael Durkin Fire Prevention: Captain
4, Verbal Warnings 14, Citations 110. Detective Division Est. Value
of Recovered Property $752.
Gentleman addressing the Trustees about the upcoming
Campfire Street Rodders weekend show.
The regular meeting of the township Trustees was held on
Feb. 8. It was busy with much on the agenda. The trustees re-
scinded the raises they had given to the administrators. They
passed the usual money back and forth. They will be seeking pro-
posals for IT Service and for fuel. A new resolution was passed
making it more difficult to harvest timber in the Township. Timber
has been an ongoing problem for residents. The township does not
have much authority to deal with it but it continues to try. Motion
for first reading for a 2 mil, 5 year levy to be placed on the ballot
for Capital Improvements. Park reservations are being taken now.
Better get in early. The Easter Bunny is scheduled to visit the town-
ship on Mar. 27 at the Admin. Bldg. Mark your calendars now.
This is a great event for the kids. There will be a Senior Watch
Meeting on Mar. 31. More details will follow. A gentleman from
the Campfire Street Rodders, a local car club asked for and was
given permission to use Churchill Park over the Memorial Day
weekend-Friday-Saturday and Sunday. Sounds like a great family
event. A letter was read from Gretchen Reed thanking all involved
for the wonderful outpouring of charity regarding the Blott Needy
Kids Project. Once again Liberty responded for its own. $267 was
received for the cans collected to be used for Liberty In Bloom.
Township Trustee Meeting
Mr. Fred (Fritz) Coombs, Boy Scout executive, Eagle Scout
and Liberty resident. Fritz was recently bestowed the title of
Super Lawyer in Ohio. He was attending a recent scout din-
ner. Congratulations Fritz, we are proud of you.
Fritz give Super Lawyer of Ohio title
A typical set up for the showing of spiders. Ernie Amabile, Turner and Amani Hrabowy discuss spiders.
Ashlyn Parks enjoys the Fest also.
As always the LSPTA was there toencourage the kids and
hand out the cake and drinks.
Guy Middle School's
Annual Spider Fest
was held in the fall.
this is the 19th con-
secutive celebration of
the much maligned
spider. It is always an-
ticipated and well at-
tended. The young-
sters learn science and
nature and respect of
all things. Mrs. Marla
Dull, Guy Middle
School teacher has
directed this project
over the
years and
every year it
gets better.
Joseph Spangler. This young man is a spider expert. He will astound you with his knowl-
edge and how much he wants to share it with you.
GUY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ANNUAL SPIDER FEST
MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EXHIBITS SCOUT MEMORABILIA
During February and March, the Mercer County Historical
Society will feature an exhibit of Scout memorabilia in the lobby.
Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Sea Scout, and Campfire Girl items, includ-
ing patches, ceremonial items, and photos are on display. Of spe-
cial interest are the photos and items from Camp Kiondashawa,
the former Mercer County Boy Scout camp that was located along
the Shenango River near New Hamburg. That camp closed in
1967.
Our other exhibits are open and free to the public, as always.
Scout troops are welcome to visit during this special display, or
anytime. Evening hours may be arranged. Please call the Historical
Society at 724-662-3490 for more information.
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To fans of the movie block-
bustersTwilight and New Moon,
he’s Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Now,
Peter Facinelli is coming to Niles,
Ohio to meet his fans. Facinelli
will visit Eastwood Mall on Satur-
day, March 6, from Noon to
5PM. Autographs and photos
with Facinelli may be purchased
for $25 and $40 respectively,
with partial proceeds going to
benefit the Alex’s Lemonade
Stand Foundation, a charity that
seeks a cure for childhood can-
cer.
The New York City-born
Facinelli is one of Hollywood’s
busiest actors. In 2007, he
starred in the FX series Damages,
with Glenn Close. The following
year, he signed on as Dr. Carlisle
Cullen, the patriarch of a brood
of vampires in the much-
anticipated drama Twilight. He
can currently be seen in the se-
quel, New Moon, and recently
completed shooting a third install-
ment, Eclipse, scheduled for re-
lease later this year. As if the
Twilight saga hasn’t kept him busy
enough, Facinelli also plays the
imperious Dr. Fitch ―Coop‖ Coo-
per in the Showtime series Nurse
Jackie.
The Eastwood Mall Complex
has been serving the Mahoning
Valley since 1969. It is located at
5555 Youngstown Warren Road
in Niles, Ohio. For more infor-
mation on mall shops and events,
call 330-652-6980 or visit online
at www.eastwoodmall.com.
Founded by the late William M.
Cafaro in the 1940's, the firm is
now in its seventh decade as a
family owned and managed busi-
ness.
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LAW CAPSULES
RESPA RULE CHANGES
The Department of Housing and Urban Development changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
(RESPA) went into full effect on January 1, 2010. The rule change has far reaching implications for consumer
mortgage lending. The new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) form that the lender must provide to the borrower is
intended by HUD to encourage and make it easier for the borrower to shop for loans. HUD believes the new rule will restore consumer confidence at this critical time in
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Philippians 4:4—Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it
again: Rejoice!
Choose a positive attitude first thing in the morning!
There are only two kinds of attitudes: good ones and bad
ones. Profound, eh? So is a marvelous poem my mother taught
me when I was a child. I’ve never forgotten it. It goes like this:
T w o m e n l o o k e d o u t p r i s o n b a r s :
One saw mud, the other stars.
Two men in exactly the same circumstances made opposite
choices that determined their capacity to be happy. Which choice
would you have made?
Why not choose a positive attitude first thing in the morning,
before these things even have a chance to go wrong? King David
said, ―This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad
in it‖ (Psalm 118:24).
That choice, when you get up in the morning, will set the
mood for your whole day.
Our attitudes don’t have to be determined by our
circumstances. I once stood by the bedside of a beautiful and
courageous seventeen-year-old girl who was dying of cancer. I
can stand by the deathbed of an adult who has lived a full, rich life
and accept that all good things must end. But when I stand beside
a dying child, I have to fight tears.
Rosie read my thoughts perfectly. Clutching her white Bible in
her frail hands, she looked me straight in the eye and said,
―Pastor, I know I’m dying. But isn’t this a beautiful day? Every day
is a gift from God.‖ I felt ashamed of the petty circumstances I so
often let control my attitude toward life. This teenage champion of
courage didn’t let the worst of circumstances control her attitude.
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AAA-GOT ANTIQUES? Cleaning out an attic or basement? Inherit an Estate? We are now purchasing vintage: Glass, Dolls, Toys, Guns, Swords, Medals, Military Items, Trains, Clocks, Jewelry/Costume, Railroad Items, OLD Christmas Bulbs, Lights & Decorations...just about anything old! Call Anthony 330-727-1369.
CASH FOR OLD TOYS, RECORDS & ANTIQUES. ALSO BUY GOLD AND SILVER!!! CALL BRIAN (330) 399-TOYS (8697).
Wanted to Buy Cadillac's in good cond. Looking for years 1955 to 1970. Call 412-301-0869.
Wanted to Buy: Buyer of standing timber in OH and PA. Clear cut or select cut. Paying cash in advance. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Skid-ded with horses or machinery. Call: 440-319-2449.
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Contributing Reporters Wanted!! Are you involved in your community? Would you like to tell the Town about your group or organization? If so, call The Review Newspapers today at 330-544-5500
Editorial Person Wanted for The Review Newspapers. Must be familiar with the Mahoning Valley and type 65 wpm or faster, have graphic art, web application knowledge, proof reading, journalism and scanning skills. Pay based on experi-ence. Mail resume to: The Review News-papers P. O. Box 150 • Niles OH 44446 fax to 330-544-5511 or email: [email protected] No Phone calls.
NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. OH-4012
Apartments For Rent
1st Flr. 1 BR w/Private entrance. Updated bath & Kitchen. Also comes w/carport. All util. inc. Call 330-881-5534
BROOKFIELD: 2BR w/appliances. Heat, water and sewer pd. $450/mo + elec. & dep. Taking applications. No Pets. 330-448-6530.
HUBBARD - 1BR 2nd flr, with appl., near shopping, near shopping, $350/mo. + elec. One year lease and NO PETS. 330-534-9267.
HOME FOR SALE IN HUBBARD, OH. 2 BR, 2 Bath with 2 car garage. Close to schools, stores, hospital and churches. Nice friendly area. Asking $185,000. Call 330-534-1968.
Mobile Homes For Sale
HUBBARD—Affordable manufactured homes to qualified buyers (financing available), priced from $2,500 to $8,500. Enjoy home style living in our quiet community, Stoneybrooke Village. We have large lots and are centrally located, only 3 miles from I-80/Rt.11 interchange; and only $215 per month that includes water, sewer, and trash removal. For more details, call 330-759-7954 or 330-565-6969
MASURY: Apt. For Rent. ½ OFF First Months Rent. 2 BR w/appl. $450/mo. (330) 448-0558.
The Woods of Liberty. Recently renovated buildings 1 & 2 BR apts. Parklike setting, fitness center, community room, carport, laundry facilities, minutes from just about anywhere. 4153 Logangate Rd. Liberty Twnshp. 330-759-9325.
Duplexes For Rent
BROOKFIELD DUPLEX- Very private, 2BR, dining room, garage, appliances and washer/dryer. Call: 330-448-6755 or 330-259-5722.
BROOKFIELD: 2BR Townhouse incl. garage and applicants. $490/mo + util. and deposit. No Pets. Call 330-448-6530.
Houses For Rent
MASURY: House For Rent. 1 story 2BR, att. garage, finished basement, fenced in backyard and on a quiet dead end street. $500/mo + util. & sec. dep. Call 724-964-8963 or 724-877-4277.
Mobile Homes For Rent
FREE HOMES-ONE YEAR LEASE REQUIRED. Rent-to-Own mobile homes. 2-3BR. Also lots available. Suburban 100 11th St. Niles. Call 330-652-6228.
Storage Space For Rent
New storage facility- In Hubbard Twp., with optional Utilities. Great facility for: Contractors, Sales Rep., Boats, Cars, RV's. Call 330-534-1108 or 1-800-345-3911.
NJC STORAGE-Storage units. 5x5-24x60. Contractors welcome. Outside storage-cars, boats, trailers. Great Rates. For information, call 330-534-9500.
STIVER STOR-IT Storage units. 5 x 10 to 12 x 24. Outside storage - boats, motor homes and trailers. Call 330-534-3050.
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Business Accounting, Business tax Preparation and On-Site Business Consultation. Call 330-534-7800 or 724-458-7866 or visit us at www.abc1040.com or email [email protected] for your FREE busi-ness consultation. Tax preparation since 1994. No appointment needed. $49 or less for new customers. $79 for self-employed. Brookfield Financial Services. Just West of the Brookfield Post Office. 330-448-6030.
Children
Child Care
IN HOME DAY CARE has openings available. Monday-Friday, 6 am to 6 pm. Please leave message 330-534-5832. Julie's Certified Home Daycare. 19 yrs. in business. State provided meals & snacks. Indoor & outdoor play centers, Mon-Fri. 6 am to 5:30 pm. Call 330-534-1798.
Day Care Centers
TOT SPOT DAY CARE, MASURY. CALL 330-448-6003. 0-12 YRS. 24/7. APPROVED LIST TRUMBULL CO. ADVANCED TRAINING, CPR, FIRST AID, MEALS & SNACKS PROVIDED.
A & C Landscaping & Lawn Service. Leaf cleanup & removal. Com-mercial snow plowing. Complete landscaping. Hydroseeding lawn installation. Commercial and residential. FREE ESTIMATES! Chris 330-534-8350, Cell 330-717-5017. Al 330-534-4501, Cell 330-565-4501. BUDGET SNOWPLOWING: Driveways-$15 & up. Parking lots-$30 & up. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Ed Williams 330-774-6996. DAVID RHODES LANDSCAPING. Snowplowing, Snow Removal, Salting Service. Call for FREE ESTIMATES! 330-727-1681.
Industrial
Welding & Fabricating
RTW Industrial Contracting L.L.C. is comprised of highly skilled preci-sion Millwrights, Certified Welders, Riggers, Pipe fitters & a full service 5 S Team and is equipped to handle any mechanical construction or maintenance project. Complete design & planning insure safety and decreased length of shut downs. For more info www.rtwindustrialcontracting.com or [email protected] or 330-219-5038.
Hubbard Football Withdrawal?
Mark Your Calendar!
For those of us who are suffering from Hubbard High School
Football withdrawal, the 2009 Hubbard Football Highlight film will
be shown in its entirety on February 21, Sunday at 2:00 in the High
School Auditorium. This event is 2 weeks after the Super Bowl, and
one week after Valentine’s Day (We would not want to cause any
divorces!) Parents, grandparents, relatives and even former Hub-
bard Football Eagles can join with the team and coaches in the
film’s movie preview. Let’s experience 10 wins in a row once again!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Sunday, February 21 at
2:00 at the high school auditorium. For more info call 330-534-
9829.
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For more information, call
(330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All
programs are free and open to
the public. Reservations are not
required unless noted.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Babytime at the Main Li-
brary
Laugh and learn with your
baby! For infants ages 6 to 18
months with parent or caregiver.
Short stories, fingerplays, and
simple songs. Registration is
required and begins one week
prior to the event by calling
(330) 399-8807 ext. 401. Main
Library of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 444
Mahoning Avenue NW, War-
ren. Fridays at 11 a.m.: March
12 and 26.
Music and Movement
Children learn language
and motor skills through an
energetic combination of music,
movement, and books. For
toddlers ages 19 to 35 months
old with parent or caregiver.
Registration for each 6-week
session is required by calling
330-399-8807 ext 401. Main
Library of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 444
Mahoning Avenue NW, War-
ren. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
and also at 11:30 a.m.: March
3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Preschool Storytime at the
Main Library
Preschool Storytime fea-
tures stories and a craft related
to a weekly theme. For children
3 to 5 years old. Registration is
not required. Main Library of the
Warren-Trumbull County Public
Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue
NW, Warren. Tuesdays at 1
p.m.: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and
30; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.:
March 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Pups and Pages
Children in kindergarten
through grade 6 may sign up
for 15-minute sessions to read
aloud to a registered therapy
dog at the Main Library. Main
Library of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 444
Mahoning Avenue NW, War-
ren. Registration is required by
calling 330-399-8807 ext.
401. Monday, March 1 from 6
– 7:30 p.m.
The W.O.W. Club (Warren
Library On Wednesdays)
New this year for school-
aged kids! The club’s two pro-
grams offer lots of fun for kids 6
to 12 years old. Registration is
required for both programs by
calling 330-399-8807 ext.
401. Stories and Stuff has great
stories and creative projects on
Wednesday, March 3 at 4 p.m.
Booked on Wednesdays is not
your everyday book club! Fea-
turing a popular book genre
(Historical Fiction) and fun ac-
tivities on Wednesday, March
17 at 4 p.m. Main Library of the
Warren-Trumbull County Public
Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue
NW, Warren.
Magic Carpet Theater at
the Main Library
The Magic Carpet Theater,
the touring division of the Oak-
land Center for the Arts, pre-
sents ―The Day Miranda Met the
Mermaid,‖ a tale about the
importance of recycling that
features costumes made from
recycled materials. For all ages.
The performance is underwritten
by the Warren Library Associa-
tion’s Stanley Hart Fund. Reser-
vations are not required. Main
Library of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 444
Mahoning Avenue NW, War-
ren. Saturday, March 13 at 2
p.m.
Preschool Storytime at the
Brookfield Branch Library
Preschool Storytime fea-
tures stories and a craft related
to a weekly theme. For children
3 to 5 years old. Registration is
not required. Brookfield Branch
of the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 7032 Grove St.,
Brookfield. Tuesdays at 1 p.m.:
March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
At the Brookfield Branch Library
In celebration of noted
children’s author Dr. Seuss, join
the fun as we shake up some
green eggs! For children in
kindergarten through fourth
grade. Registration is required
by calling 330-448-8134.
Brookfield Branch of the Warren
-Trumbull County Public Library,
7032 Grove St., Brookfield.
Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Knit 2gether
Whether you are a begin-
ner or an expert, come join the
fun as we learn knitting to-
gether. All experience levels and
ages welcome. Bring one skein
of yarn and size 7 knitting nee-
dles. Brookfield Branch of the
Warren-Trumbull County Public
Library, 7032 Grove St., Brook-
field. Tuesdays from 6 – 7:30
p.m.: March 9 and 23.
Preschool Storytime at the
Cortland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime fea-
tures stories and a craft related
to a weekly theme. For children
3 to 5 years old. Registration is
not required. Cortland Branch
of the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 212 North High
St., Cortland. Wednesdays at 1
p.m.: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and
31.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
At the Cortland Branch Library
In celebration of noted
children’s author Dr. Seuss, join
the fun as we shake up some
green eggs. For children in
kindergarten through fourth
grade. Registration is requested
by calling 330- 638-6335.
Cortland Branch of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
212 North High St., Cortland.
Wednesday, March 3 at 5 p.m.
Babytime at the Howland
Branch Library
Laugh and learn with your
baby! For infants ages 6 to 18
months with parent or caregiver.
Short stories, fingerplays, and
simple songs. Registration is
required and begins one week
prior to the event by calling 330
- 856-2011. Howland Branch
of the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 9095 East Mar-
ket St., Howland Twp. Saturdays
at 10 a.m.: March 6 and 20.
Toddler Tales at the
Howland Branch Library
Storytime for toddlers ages
19 to 35 months with a parent
or caregiver. Registration is
required for each 6-week ses-
sion by calling 330-856-2011.
Howland Branch of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
9095 East Market St., Howland
Twp. Thursdays at 10 a.m. and
also at 11 a.m.: March 4, 11,
18 and 25.
Preschool Storytime at the
Howland Branch Library
Preschool Storytime fea-
tures stories and a craft related
to a weekly theme. For children
3 to 5 years old. Registration is
not required. Howland Branch
of the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 9095 East Mar-
ket St., Howland Twp. Tuesdays
at 6 p.m.: March 2, 9, 16, 23
and 30; Fridays at 11 a.m.:
March 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Library League
This ―adventures in read-
ing‖ program brings books to
life. For children in kindergar-
ten through fourth grade. Reg-
istration is not required.
Howland Branch of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
9095 East Market St., Howland
Twp. Fridays at 3:30 p.m.:
March 5 and 19.
Reading and Other Forms
of Art
The Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library and the
Butler Institute of American Art
offer a unique blend of art and
books during this interactive
family program. Children’s
librarians will present stories,
and art educators from the
Butler will present a companion
craft. For ages 5 to 10 with
accompanying adult. Held at
the Butler Trumbull Branch,
9350 East Market St., Howland
Twp., Saturday, March 20 at 2
p.m.
Tween Craft Time
A theme-based craft pro-
gram for 6 to 12 year olds.
Registration is required by call-
ing 330-856-2011. Howland
Branch of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 9095
East Market St., Howland Twp.
Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
Magic Carpet Theater at
the Howland Branch Library
The Magic Carpet Theater,
the touring division of the Oak-
land Center for the Arts, pre-
sents ―The Day Miranda Met the
Mermaid,‖ a tale about the
importance of recycling that
features costumes made from
recycled materials. For all ages.
The performance is underwritten
by the Warren Library Associa-
tion’s Stanley Hart Fund. Reser-
vations are not required.
Howland Branch of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
9095 East Market St., Howland
Twp. Saturday, March 13 at 11
a.m.
Preschool Storytime at the
Liberty Branch Library
Preschool Storytime fea-
tures stories and a craft related
to a weekly theme. For children
3 to 5 years old. Registration is
not required. Liberty Branch of
the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 415 Churchill-
Hubbard Rd., Youngstown.
NEW DAY AND TIME! Thurs-
days at 1 p.m.: March 4, 11,
18 and 25.
Family Movie Times at the
Liberty Branch Library
For children of all ages
and their families. Liberty
Branch of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 415
Churchill-Hubbard Rd., Youngs-
town. Thursday, March 11 at 6
p.m.; Saturday, March 20 at 1
p.m.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
At the Liberty Branch Library
Celebrate the good doc-
tor’s birthday with a Seuss
movie, a make-your-own sun-
dae bar, and more! For ele-
mentary school-age kids. Regis-
tration is required by calling
330-759-2589. Liberty Branch
of the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 415 Churchill-
Hubbard Rd., Youngstown.
Tuesday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Got Game?
Join us at the library for a
rockin’ good time as we play an
assortment of games (High
School Musical: Sing It!, Naked
Brothers Band, and more!).
Have a handheld gaming sys-
tem like PSP or Gameboy?
Bring it with you! Kids in grades
3 to 6 are invited to drop in
anytime from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Liberty Branch of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
415 Churchill-Hubbard Rd.,
Youngstown. Thursday, March
18 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime at the
Lordstown Branch Library
Preschool Storytime fea-
tures stories and a craft related
to a weekly theme. For children
3 to 5 years old. Registration is
not required. Lordstown Branch
of the Warren-Trumbull County
Public Library, 1471 Salt
Springs Rd. Mondays at 1 p.m.:
March 8 and 22.
FOR TEENS
Mad Hatter’s Simply Mad-
dening Tea Party
Teens are invited to this
program in anticipation of the
upcoming feature film release of
―Alice in Wonderland,‖ inspired
by Lewis Carroll’s books. Teens
can bring a t-shirt or other item
to tie-dye. Main Library of the
Warren-Trumbull County Public
Library, 444 Mahoning Ave.
NW, Warren. Thursday, March
4 at 6 p.m.
Teen Central Anime
Opportunity for teens to
view and discuss this increas-
ingly popular format. At the
Main Library of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
444 Mahoning Ave. NW, War-
ren. Saturday, March 27 at 3
p.m.
ADULT PROGRAMS &
SPECIAL EVENTS
Movie Night at the
Howland Branch Library
Join us to watch a movie
shown in the meeting room at
the library. Call 330-856-2011
for movie details. Howland
Branch of the Warren-Trumbull
County Public Library, 9095
East Market St., Howland Twp.
Wednesday, March 10 at 6
p.m.
America’s National Parks
Learn about significant
features the National Park Sys-
tem preserves from the past
through stunning visual exam-
ples of geological history, natu-
ral history, and human history.
Jeffrey Eling, the Howland Li-
brary Branch Manager, will lead
the program. Eling edited and
compiled many early narratives
of exploration of Yellowstone
and other western regions in the
book ―First to the Parklands:
Original Narratives from the
History of Western Exploration.‖
Howland Branch of the Warren-
Trumbull County Public Library,
9095 East Market St., Howland
Twp. Wednesday, March 17 at
6:30 p.m.
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BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Disabilities
by Daniel J. Vance
$65 and up!
Sweetheart Dinner
The Shepherd of the Valley Church in Sharpsville will be
having a Sweetheart on Saturday, February 20th 4:30-7
p.m. Adutls $6, $4 ages 6-10 Free under 5.
North Carolinian Faces PLS"
Pat Croom reads this column in the New Bern (NC) Sun Jour-
nal. Not long ago, like so many others, she responded to my re-
quest asking readers to send in their personal stories about disabil-
ity. Due to her disability, Pat was unable to speak for a telephone
interview. So with her permission, I have included here an edited
version of her email.
She wrote: ―I just read your column on disabilities and wanted
to thank you for allowing us to share how we live with a disability. I
was diagnosed with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) in June 2000.
This is a rare neurological disorder.
My husband and I love to dance. Around 1995, I found my-
self sitting more than dancing because of cramps in my lower legs.
Little did I know this was an early PLS symptom.
In 1998, I began falling due to poor balance and had to use
a cane. I started going from doctor to doctor to find out what was
wrong. When I received my diagnosis, my sister insisted we move
from New Bern to Garner to be near her and her children. She
built us an (accessible) home next door to her. After 38 years in
New Bern, we moved in 2001.
Now I use a wheelchair. I still have some use of my hands. My
voice is gone and I use a [special device] to communicate. I've
never asked God why and I'm not bitter. The hardest thing is deal-
ing with how other people treat me. I've lost friends that were once
like family. I try to remain positive and thank God every day for my
family and church. My devoted husband of almost 50 years makes
it possible for me to remain home.
PLS has changed my appearance. My facial expressions have
become exaggerated and I've gained weight. But life is good.
I'm part of an online support group, PLS Friends. PLS is often
confused with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). PLS usually progresses
slower than ALS. Mine has progressed fairly fast and affects my
legs, arms, speech, and swallowing. I sometimes think I have ALS,
but that really doesn't matter. I refuse to go through test after test
(and some are painful) to find out. I'd rather enjoy life than dwell on
my disability. So I take one day at a time and do what I can.
Thanks for letting me share my story.‖
Contact danieljvance.com [All American Foods and Palmer
Bus Service made this column possible.]
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
Calendar of Events - MARCH 2010
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The Hubbard VFW Post 3767, 710 West liberty Street in Hub-
bard will hold it's honor guard meeting on Thursday, February 18th
at the club at 7pm. Any veteran interested is welcome to attend.
Also, the general meeting will be on Wednesday, January 24th at
7pm in the banquet hall. If you wish to become a member, please
bring your DD 214. For details call the club at 330-534-9775 or
Fran at 330-717-3877.
Medical 300 blk Rebecca Ave. Property unsecured 300 blk Parish Traffic Complaint W. Liberty St. Traffic W. Liberty St. Parking Complaint-Walnut St. ATV”s on roadway E. Park Ave. Vehicle Lockout-E. Liberty St. Medical Drummond Ave. Medical Sunset Dr. Property found W. Liberty St. Traffic Complaint N. Main st. Escort-W. Liberty St. Assist Hubbard TWP Suspicious activity Meadowland Dr. Crash N. Main St. Child endangering Elmwood Dr. Parking complaint W. Liberty St. Parking complaint N. Main St. Parking Problem W. Liberty St. Property damaged E. Liberty St. Traffic Complaint School St. Parking complaint Saul Dr. Parking complaint Hager St. Disabled Vehicle Elmwood Dr. Crash N. Main St. Medical Princeton Ave. Prowler rebecca Ave. Parking problem City Wide Disabled Vehicle E. Park Ave. Court related Girard Transport prisoner Disabled Vehicle At the Square
Medical W. Park Ave. \Disabled Vehicle Dresden Dr. Parking complaint Mackey St. Escort W. Liberty St. Property Found W. Liberty St. Traffic Detail School St. Suspicious Vehicle 400 Blk. E. Liberty St. Suspicious person N. Main St. Disabled Vehicle W. Liberty St. Disabled Vehicle W. Liberty St. Vehicle lockout W. Liberty St. Special detail Eastwood Dr. Warrant execution Poland Medical W. Liberty Sr. Medical Helen Dr. Vehicle Lockout Mackey St. Medcial W. Park Ave. Suspicious Vehicle N. Main St. Telephone harassment Elizabeth St. Medical E. Park Ave. Crash School St. Criminal Damaging Scott Ft Medical E. park Ave. Parking compalint N. Main St. Medical N. Main St. Traffic Citation Stewart Ave. Medical W. Liberty St. Property lost N. Main St. Suspicious Acitivty Hillview Traffic Stop S Main Traffic Stop W. Liberty.
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HAPPY WANDERERS
Happy Wanderers will begin their 21st year when they meet at
noon on Friday, February 19th , at the Corner House Christian
Church. Each one is asked to bring a sandwich. Kathy Bailey will
be talking about service dogs and will have her companion dog,
Amos with her. Serving as Hospitality will be Wilma Quinn, Ray &
Lillian Zedaker, Bobbie & Herb Grantz. Greeters will be Georgia
Bosley, Mary Jane Dean, Betty Toman & Millie Gilliland. Those
whose last names begin with A-L are asked to bring cookies.
Reservations for tours are now being accepted for all tours.
Departure on Friday, March 26 to Hartville for Guy Penrod dinner
and concert will be at 3:30 p.m. Upcoming tours are June 7 ―The
Crooner’s and Their Music; July 20 Mystery Tour. For further in-
formation please call 330-534-2759.
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HUBBARD/Possible short sale on this 3 bedroom ranch in the city. Full basement with shower, dinette, detached 2 car garage. Call now to see! $49,900 #4786
HUBBARD TWP/Zoned 340 Light Manufacturing with 17,160 sq. ft. building, 2 restrooms, office, 2 overhead doors, city water, 2 entrances, with 2.23 acres. Call for more details. $199,000 #5024.
BROOKFIELD/On near acre this restored 10 room 2-Story with 3-4 bedrooms & 2 baths can't be matched for overall charm, utilization & value. You'll feel the his-tory in the trim, lighting, doors & fireplaces. Call for details. $195,000 #5051.
HUBBARD/Holly Hill Development houses this 3BR/2BA brand new over 1700SF Ranch. Great floor plan features open Great Room/Dining Area with vaulted ceiling & fireplace, first floor laundry room, Sun Room & more. $184,900 #5113
HUBBARD/Most of the work is done in this 2-3 bedroom ranch. Updated roof, vinyl siding, furnace & central air. Replacement windows, stay dry basement, some appliances, 2 baths, 2-car attached garage with breezeway. See this one today! $89,900 #5119.
HUBBARD/Take time to see this 3 bedroom ranch on corner lot with updated kitchen, roof & replacement win-dows. Rec room, enclosed sun room, private patio, fenced-in back yard & extra deep 2-car garage. $89,900 #5130.
HUBBARD/Well built 3 bedroom brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, updated roof & furnace, 2 fireplace, large living room & kitchen, all city utilities, central air, 1½ baths and garage. See this home today! $98,000 #5138.
HUBBARD/Over 3000 SF of living space in this 3-level home. Updated kitchen, open living room/dining room, family room, fireplace, 4 bedrooms, plenty of storage, enclosed porch, 2-car garage, above ground pool. $154,900 #5077.
MASURY/This 2-Story has large living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, mud room and sits on over half acre with newer oversized 24x40 garage & attached porch built in 2004. Call now to see! $65,900 #5145.
H U B - BARD/If you need more than 3 bedrooms see this cape cod that offers large living room, 2 baths, dining room and up to 5 bedrooms if needed or use the extra room as a den or computer room, garage. $79,900 #5148.
LIBERTY TWP/23.97 Acres with spacious 3BR home with separate 1BR in-law apartment, attached 2-car garage + detached 40x32 heated building. Free Gas. Call for more details & to see. $225,000 #5150.
LIBERTY TWP/All the work is done in this move-in ready 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Large open family/dining + living room, replacement windows, newer cupboards in kitchen, C/A, deck, fenced in back yard, garage, carport. $89,900
HUBBARD/Tired of climbing stairs then call to see this 1-Story ranch with 1st floor laundry and 2 baths. Large Great room, open kitchen/dining area, 3BR’s, 13 block high full basement, fenced back yard, deck, 2-car garage. $149,900 #5153.
MASURY/ Immaculate 3 bedroom 2-Story with good curb appeal. Vinyl sided, replacement windows, appliances, updated kitchen, dining room, all city utilities & great front porch & price. Make an appointment to see! $34,900 #5157.
HUBBARD/For comfortable one floor living call to see this 3BR aluminum sided ranch on nice city lot with covered front and back porch, 2 baths, updated carpet & interior paint, detached 24x24 2-car garage. Call to see! $67,000 #5050.
MASURY/All this affordable home needs is you. Clean, ready to move in with 2 bedrooms, large formal dining area with built-in storage, kitchen with ceramic floor & all appliances, updated bath, 2-car garage. $39,900 #5134.
HUBBARD/Vinyl sided 3BR ranch with family room, fireplace, 2 baths, appliances, central air, screened porch, patio, newer extra wide concrete drive & 2-car garage with workshop waiting for you. Call now to see! $79,900 #5127
BROOKFIELD/Nice cape cod on beautiful 1 acre lot with 24x30 detached garage built in 2001. The house has 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen, some appliances, dining room, replacement windows & more. $115,000 #5158.
NILES/This 2 bedroom ranch is contingent on short sale. Large living room, dining area, deep lot just under half acre, detached 2-car garage. $49,900 #5166.
BROOKFIELD/Conventional style 3 bedroom 2-Story with family & dining rooms on just under half acre. Updated furnace/central air, roof & hot water tank, 1½ baths & attached 2-car garage. $98,900 #5164.
MASURY/ Comfortable 3 bedroom 2-Story has large living room, dining room, central air, updated roof. Full basement with extra room, front porch, detached 2-car garage. Call to see! $67,900 #5165.
HUBBARD/Move right into the cozy 2BR Condo decorated with warm neutral colors. Open Living Room/kitchen/dinette with high ceilings, laundry area, central air, appli-ances, garage. For convenient living see this today! $59,900
H U B - BARD/Ranch style 3-bedroom ranch priced for fast sale. Full basement, all city utilities, paved drive, one bath, 2-car detached garage. Call now to see! $42,000 #5167.
H U B - B A R D /Many updates in this 1824 sq. ft. 2-Story with 4 bed-rooms (one on first floor), 2 full baths, large living room, city utilities, front porch & detached 2-car garage. $69,000 #5168.
BROOKFIELD/Commercial building with three store-fronts. All separate utilities, blacktop drive. High traffic located in the center of town. Good investment oppor-tunity. Call for more information. $38,900 #5114.
HUBBARD TWP/Small 1-2 bedroom 1½ Story home in country location, detached 2-car garage. $41,000 #5122. HUBBARD/Reasonably priced 3BR ranch with central air, dinette & detached garage, 2 car garage. $49,900 #4786. MASURY/3BR Cape cod on 1 acre. Updated kitchen, bath, windows & furnace. Den, garage. $47,900 #5107. NILES/Deep lot with 2 bedroom ranch, good size kitchen & dining area, detached 2-car garage. $49,900 #5166 AUSTINTOWN/2BR Condo w/optional 3rd & rec rm in basement, FP, 1½ baths, garage. $59,900 #5143.
LAND FOR SALE BROOKFIELD/2.45 acre site building lot. Approx. 180 front ft & 570 ft deep. Partial driveway. $17,500 #5009. HUBBARD TWP/Beautiful 7.02 Acre building lot in nice country area. Call now on this great lot. $59,000 #5126. COITSVILLE/3.5 acres located on private dead end street close to Pennsylvania line. $12,000 #5147. VIENNA/Wooded building lot with .90 acre (135x290). Electric, gas, water available $11,900 #5161. VIENNA/Wooded building lot with .90 acre (136x290). Electric, gas, water available $11,900 #5162. LIBERTY TWP/Nice residential 1.622 Acre building lot that fronts on 2 roads. Call now. $17,900 #5103.
HOWLAND/Ground floor ranch style 2 bedroom condo all redone on the inside that has 2 baths, large living room, 1st floor laundry, C/A, carport and privi-leges to the pool and tennis court. $56,900 #5141.
MASURY/ Good in-vestment potential in this spacious up & down duplex. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, bath, refrigerator & stove. Separate Utilities, deck, garage. Small easy care lot. Call for more information & to see. $54,900 #5116.
H U B - B A R D /Every sign of excellent maintenance is evident in this 3 BR ranch. The finished basement with 2nd kitchen, rec room, 4th BR or den, & bath adds extra living space in this lovely home. Replacement windows, C/A, 2-car garage & more. $89,500 #5171.
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BROOK- F I E L D /Call now to see this 1991, 14x80 vinyl sided mobile home with open floor plan & in excellent condition. All oak cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air, newer roof shingles, carport & insulated shed with lights & used as workshop. $21,500 #5170.
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BROOKFIELD/Solid built, well maintained 3 bedroom brick ranch located on picturesque lot with private backyard. Fam-ily room, dining room, 1st floor laundry, 2 baths, C/A, re-placement windows, 2-car garage. See now! $99,900. #5142.
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Laura on Life
EXCITING SPECIAL RACE EVENTS TO
HIGHLIGHT 2010 MERCER RACEWAY
PARK SCHEDULE BEGINNING MARCH
27 WITH “CHILLER THRILLER”
By Mike Leone
With the start of 2010 racing season some six weeks away,
Mercer Raceway Park is excited to once again present an action-
packed slate of special race events to blend in with its ―Saturday
Night Live‖ weekly program and family entertainment. Nine special
race events with no less than six sanctioning bodies are part of the
59th anniversary season.
The 2010 season opener will take place on Saturday, March
27. The popular Super Late Models will highlight the ―Chiller
Thriller‖ in a UFo Race Championship event for the first time ever
at The Park. A healthy $2,500 will be awaiting the winner of the
―Mach 41,‖ which will be the first major Late Model event in the
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York Region. Also
competing will be the United E-Mod Series and open Stock Cars
for a cool $1,000 to-win each plus the Mini Stocks! The event will
carry an April 3 rain date.
Summer will be in full force when the ground-pounding Big-
Block Modifieds come to town in a BRP Tour event on Saturday,
June 19 to take on Mercer’s highly-competitive 358 Small-Block
Modifieds. These clashes have really turned into a ―me‖ vs. ―them‖
rivalry that’s been great for the fans. This ―Smackdown‖ event will
also be headlined by the Sprint Cars for $1,500 to-win.
We’ll celebrate Independence Day in fine fashion with the
season’s richest race event on Saturday, July 3. The FASTRAK
―Summer Nationals‖ will be the Northeast’s most prestigious FAS-
TRAK event ever with $6,000 on the line! A field of 40+ cars is
expected for this National event. Sprint Car fans won’t want to miss
this one either as the winged 410s will compete in twin features!
Four weeks later we close out the month of July with an inter-
esting event that’ll find open wheel fans licking their chops. The first
of two DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series events will lead the way on
Saturday, July 31 for the $2,000 to-win ―Sprint Slug-Out,‖ which is
part of this 10-event regional point series for the 410s. It’ll also be
the highly-anticipated return of the ARDC Midgets at The Park for
the first time in five seasons! ARDC has really grown in recent years
and a strong field of wingless competitors is expected. The Modi-
fieds will make this a true open wheel fans’ delight!
The Big-Block Modifieds will be back again on Saturday, Au-
gust 14 for the region’s longest-running memorial event- the Bill
Emig Memorial. With no other Modified races in the region, a top
notch field will pay tribute to the legacy of current track owner, Vicki
Emig’s father. Both the Modifieds and Sprint Cars will be racing for
$1,500 to-win each and the FASTRAK Late Models will join in on
the excitement.
The summer concludes on Saturday, August 28 with a new
event as the Auto Racers for Kids Charities Sprint Series will make a
stop at The Park featuring all of the top regional racers for $3,000
to-win. All proceeds will go to this great benefit, which has taken
place at Lake Erie Speedway in the past.
After taking the Labor Day Weekend off, the fall special event
race slate gets in gear with the 21st Annual ―Western PA Sprint
Championship‖ on Saturday, September 11. Not only will this be
another $2,000 to-win DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series event, but
it’ll also include the top three classes of cars as the Big-Block Modi-
fieds return for another $1,500 to-win feature and will be joined
along with the FASTRAK Late Models in the final points event of the
season.
As hard as it’s to believe, the 2010 season will mark the 11th
for the prestigious ―Little Guy Nationals‖. A small idea that was
brainstormed on a cold, rainy evening in the winter of 1999 has
blossomed into an annual tradition that attracts masses of racers
from all over the Northeast. This year’s affair will take place on
Friday and Saturday, September 24-25 featuring complete shows
both days for the Modifieds, open Stock Cars, Strictly Stocks, and
Mini Stocks, while the Micro Sprints battle on Friday night and the
FASTRAK Late Model non-winners on Saturday. Those exciting
changes that took place in last year’s ―Little Guy Nationals‖ format
will be back once again!
The curtain will be drawn on the 2010 season for the third
annual ―Fall Brawl‖ on Saturday, October 2. Late Model fans will
be in heaven as it’s a double dip of full-bodied excitement! FAS-
TRAK will be battling it out for precious points in Night 1 of the
Grand Nationals, while the Super Late Models race for $2,000 to-
win in the 40th anniversary since they first appeared at The Park in
1970 when L.J. Dennis won the first race. And like the opener, the
United E-Mod Series will be on tap, but this time the ante’s been
doubled with $2,000 on the line.
―I think we’ve put together an exciting schedule of special race
events for both the racers and the fans,‖ acknowledged 12th year
owner Emig. ―There’s truly something for everyone! All of our local
and regional racers can not only compete with basically no modifi-
cations to their cars, but can win every single event. The best part is
they are all affordable with the majority $15 for adults with none
priced over $17 for adults, $38 for families, or $7 for kids 6-15,
and of course kids five and under and parking are always free!‖
Though it’s not a special ―race‖ event, truck and tractor pull-
ing fans pack The Park annually on Memorial Day Weekend for the
All-American ―Spring Nationals‖ World Championship Pulling
event presented by Fallsway Equipment Co. This year’s event will
take place on Saturday, May 29 with a rain date of Sunday featur-
ing the Big-Rig Semis, Smoker Series Tractors, Hot Diesel 4x4
Trucks, and Pro Street Gas 4x4 Trucks.
Mercer Raceway Park will showcase the Luxaire Heating &
Cooling Sprint Cars, Approved Toilet Rental Modifieds, 4 Your Car
Connection FASTRAK Late Models, Stock Cars, and Mini Stocks on
a regular basis beginning April 3 pending the completion of the
―Chiller Thriller‖. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with warm-ups at 6:15
and racing at 7.
Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes
from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground
Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertain-
ment are presented weekly late March through October. The office
in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round late mornings and after
1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call the
office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-
1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for
the latest. Go to www.twitter.com/mercerraceway or Mercer Race-
way Park on facebook.com to stay up to date. Text the word
"MERCER" to 29222 for race event and special family and dis-
counted promotions.
When we lived in the North, snow was a very common occur-
rence in the winter. We participated in many of the winter sports. I
owned a pair of ice skates and skis. We had toboggans, sleds and
snow shovels just sitting in the garage waiting to be used… and
they were… often.
Since we have moved to a more temperate climate, snow is
rarer. So rare, in fact, that when it happens, we are dismally unpre-
pared for it.
We do have a box of mittens and gloves that we have col-
lected over the years, but it’s a minor miracle to find a matching
pair. We also have some sno-tubes that we bought when we took a
trip to the mountains a couple winters ago.
A snow shovel is something we only think of after we’re
snowed-in. When the snow melts, we know we won’t need one for
another year or two. So, no, we don’t have a snow shovel.
This was our snow-readiness status when the snow fell last
weekend. We heard the forecast, but we had had forecasts for
snow three times this winter and it had never happened. We made
sure our grill had propane in case we lost power and needed to
cook something. We made sure there was wood for the fireplace.
My husband actually looks forward to power outages. It’s like a
camping trip for him.
We even became part of the hoard of shoppers that go
through the motions of buying the usual stock-ups: milk, bread,
water, and canned goods. Then we waited to see if the weather-
man was right this time.
Well, this time he was right. We still had no shovel, but the
kids took the sno-tubes out to play and promptly put holes in all
three of them.
Then they came up with some very creative alternatives for
getting from point A (top of the hill) to point B (bottom of the hill)
on an icy surface.
My daughter tried using the deflated sno-tubes, but realized
very quickly that throwing herself onto an inflated sno-tube was very
different than throwing herself onto a deflated sno-tube. Plus, it
didn’t go far either.
The eight-year old thought the top of his Lego box would do
the trick, but the hand-me-down boots he was wearing were still
too big and didn’t fit in the lid at the same time his tushie was oc-
cupying it.
The thirteen-year old decided his skim board for the beach
would work just as well on snow. It slid just fine. Unfortunately, it
was just as slippery on the top as it was on the bottom. His rubber
rain boots didn’t have a lick of traction on the waxed wood. He
tried putting masking tape on the top for traction, but when the
masking tape peeled up and wrapped around his boots, he merely
succeeded in planting his face in the snow-covered pavement.
My daughter had the brilliant idea of using a large piece of
cardboard. It tore down the hill like a bat out of hell, until it hit a
rough spot. Then it stopped dead while my daughter continued on
down the hill on her rather fast-moving behind.
They tried an old plastic For Sale sign that was in the garage
with pretty much the same results. They even stuffed a pillow into a
large plastic trash bag and rode it down the hill. I had to put a stop
to that, though, because I only have so many pillows and I saw
what they did to the sno-tubes.
All in all, I considered our snow day a triumph because, 1.
We didn’t lose power and 2. My kids played outside nearly all day
and they also used some of their untapped creative juices to find a
way to utilize the rare snowfall for fun. Who says snow days have to