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Alyssa Dibernardi to
perform final show
By SueEllen Davis

Alyssa Dibernardi, daughter of Wendy and David Dibernardi, will perform in her last show at Boardman High School as a Senior. Alyssa has most recently appeared in the lead role in the musical "Chicago" on the Boardman High School Fine and Performing Arts Center and was invited with the cast for a special presentation of the show recently at Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio. Alyssa has competed and placed second in last year's Destination Imagination Region I competition with her team from Boardman. Alyssa has performed in "Beauty and the Beast" with Easy Street Productions last fall on the stage of Powers Auditorium. She was also the lead as "Sandy" in Boardman's first Summer Musical Theater Workshop Production of "Grease" last summer. Alyssa has been involved this year in nearly every production in major roles that Boardman High School has presented. She is outstanding as an actress and singer as well as a scholar in the Class of 2008.
Alyssa has sung at the Girard Methodist Church as a soloist for many years beginning in grade school performing in musical productions with the Youth Club at the church and later as soloist for special services. She was a member of the "Little Rascals" in stage productions with Easy Street Productions and later was given more notable roles in her high school years. Alyssa is the daughter of Girard Intermediate School fourth grade teacher Wendy Dibernardi, an alumni of Girard high school, and David Dibernardi, both actively involved in the Girard Methodist Church with youth and adult programs. Dave and Wendy and son David along with Alyssa have all been involved in the Theater Ministry of the church performing in shows such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and the Dinner Theater Ministry.
Alyssa is the granddaughter of Sally and Clyde Wagner of Girard. Alyssa will be performing this weekend at the Boardman High School Fine and Performing Arts Center in the musical "Godspell." She is graduating in June of 2008 and will attend Mount Union College. Alyssa has been accepted as a member of the choir at the college and has received a scholarship for being accepted into the choir there. "Godspell" tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances, April 17, 18, and 19.

Curves of Poland partners with Avon for Largest Study

Women's fitness franchise proves
Curves works!
With over four million members worldwide, most would think the Curves women's fitness franchise has nothing to prove. But the company is going above and beyond and looking for participants in the Poland area to be a part of the Curves/Avon Fitness Study to ensure that everyone knows the power of the Curves workout program.
For $30, participants will be asked to complete 12 workouts over a 30-day period with a minimum of three workouts per week. In addition, participants will receive a start and finish fitness evaluation, 30 days free on CurvesComplete.com, an online diet and fitness solution, and supervised training from a Curves trainer.
"With so many fitness membership choices, it's imperative that we demonstrate how serious we are about weight loss and an active lifestyle. This study allows us to further differentiate ourselves from the competitors," said Kathie Rosa, owner of Curves of Poland. "And Avon, a company that is so compassionate about women, is the perfect partner for this initiative. We encourage Poland residents to be a part of this study. What is there to lose, except a few pounds?"
The Poland Curves is located next to the Giant Eagle in Poland Township and serve New Middletown, Struthers, Campbell and Lowellville as well as Poland. "We are hoping to have participants from a cross section of each community we serve." said Kathie Rosa.
The Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory at Baylor University will be evaluating the research that is gathered in the fitness clubs and analyzing the results, which will then be published in various journals.
For more information on the Curves/Avon Fitness Study, please contact Kathie Rosa at 330-757-8800, or visit the Poland Curves location at 3040 Center Road (next to the Giant Eagle) in Poland Township.

Blood borne Pathogens
Certification at the Red Cross

The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter is offering a special OSHA-Approved class on Blood borne pathogens/Preventing Disease Transmission Wednesday, April 23 6-7:30 p.m. at the Chapter training facility in Boardman. This training meets standards for RN's, LPN's and other other health care professionals, tattoo artists, coaches, teachers and group leaders. The course fee of  $20 includes participant booklet and 1 year certification. There is no perquisite for this for this program. To register or to learn about other classes offered by the America Red Cross 330-726-6063 or www.mahoningredcross.org. Phones are answered 24 hrs. a day.

52nd Annual Used Book sale

The Westminster Presbyterian Church is preparing for the 52nd Annual Used Book sale.
As always, they'll have a large collection of books an music in all categories. This is due to the interest of generosity of the people of Youngstown and the surrounding areas. These books go on sale at Westminster Presbyterian Church on April 23, 24 and 25.
The church is located off Stadium Dr. in Boardman. The hours of the sale are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on April 23, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on April 24, 25.

Join the Leap of Faith praise team at Good Hope

Join the Leap of Faith praise team from Good Hope Lutheran Church for an afternoon praise service entitled "Takin' it to the Lord" on Sunday, April 20 at 4 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Southern Blvd. and Homestead Dr. in Boardman. Call the church at 330-782-8109 or visit their website www.goodhopeboardman.org for more information.