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TCTC Works With Habitat for Humanity

Trumbull County Habitat for Humanity remains busy building and remodeling homes for deserving local families.  They have been working on two new houses on Plaza Street, behind the Elm Road Plaza in Howland Township for over a year now.  With the help of many dedicated volunteers from TCTC and the community, the houses will soon be finished, and the new owners will be moving in. 
One of the finishing touches recently completed was the installation of all electrical light fixtures.  Students in the TCTC Adult Training Center's Residential Wiring class took on this project as part of their training.  Students learned theory in class, practiced on the house in their lab, and then put this knowledge to work at the two new Habitat Homes.  There they installed a variety of new fixtures, including bathroom and ceiling fans. 
This not the first time TCTC Electrical students worked on these particular Habitat homes.  Last year, students from the Adult Residential Wiring Class as well as those from the high school's Electrical Technology Program, ran the wiring to the panels and throughout both homes. Also last school year, the TCTC High School Carpentry class built the framing for wall sections in lab, transported them to the homes, and erected them on site. 
The electrical wiring job recently completed is what Habitat for Humanity refers to as a "blitz."  During a work blitz, a group of volunteers show up on a specific day to complete a particular project.  Any community group can offer to work a "blitz."  In addition to the contributions made by their regular volunteers, blitzes and the groups who perform them are an important part of the overall success of our local Habitat for Humanity.
The Trumbull Career & Technical Center is proud of its relationship with Habitat for Humanity, and many instructors in both the high school and adult construction appreciate the real-life hands-on experience working with Habitat for Humanity provides their students.  For both the school and Habitat, the relationship is a real win-win.
These two particular homes are almost complete, but additional help is needed.  Anyone interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity is asked to call Habitat for Humanity at 330-395-1524.  Learn how you can join the high school and adult students at TCTC make the dream of home ownership a reality for a deserving area family.

Aluminum can recycle drive

There will be a aluminum can recycle drive for Douglas Coward, burn survivor of Newton Falls, Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m.-noon.
The event will be at Sorrento's Restaurant back parking lot, 2488 Parkman Rd. NW in Warren.
Any question, call Connie at 330-399-4395.
Cat food cans must be in separate bags as they are weighed on a different scale. Also, pop tabs must be removed to be donated to the National Kidney Foundation. Donations will also be accepted.

Nearly 2 dozens Lordstown students
volunteer at polls

Lordstown High School poll workers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Nearly 2 dozen students at Lordstown High School participated in the S.E.R.V.E. (Students Encountering Real Voting Experiences) program through the Trumbull County Board of Elections. Students took part in several hours of training and served as poll workers throughout the county on election day. This provided the students with an authentic learning opportunity as well as serving an important civic duty.

You can see all of Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County adoptable pets at www.petfinder.com or at www.awltc.org. The pets can be adopted at 545 Brunstetter Road SW, Warren or call the shelter at
330-394-4122.

Zoey:  I can be very playful but sometimes get carried away and get a little too feisty. I am very easy going and would make a great pet. I'm about a year old and looking for a quiet home where I can rule the roost. Give me time to adjust and once I realize you are going to care for me forever, I'll be your best friend. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Reagan: Five year old male pug mix looking for companionship. Favorite pastimes include taking walks and naps. Looking for quiet roommates. Contact Portage APL and ask for Reagan.  CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Lake Milton Historical Society

Several Lake Milton residents recently got together to start what had been on the minds of many for a long time. The newly formed Historical Society is looking for anyone interested in the preservation of Lake Milton History to attend meetings held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Milton Town Hall 15990 Milton Ave., Lake  Milton at 7 p.m. For the first year they are offering family memberships for only ten dollars. All are invited to attend.

Honeybear is a Cutie!! She is a 5 year old female chow mix, she is very friendly and really loves attention.
Animal Welfare League does microchipping of pets for a $10 fee. Contact us at 330 399 2086 for more info!

Michael Jones installs a ceiling fixture as fellow students (l to r) Melinda Conley and Melinda Pavkovick assist.

TCTC Adult Education student, Brett Mitchell, prepares to install a ceiling fixture in one of the bedrooms in the Habitat home.

Lenny is a super playful male neutered kitten. He is nine months old and will just keep you entertained. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS.

Building Maintenance / Construction Trades student, James English, unpacks a chandelier for installation in the new house.

By Joseph Toto

On 25 April 2008, the Kent State University Trumbull Campus will be holding its first annual Founders Day celebration to begin a tradition of recognizing individuals in the community who have had a significant impact on the life of the Campus.  The first class of Founders Award honorees includes James (Jim) Brown, Cortland; Margaret (Kroehle) Dennison, Hubbard; Paul E. Martin, Akron; Dr. Irving & Hazel Oehler (deceased), and Clydus F. Sells (deceased).
According to William Mullane, a Kent Trumbull alumnus and member of the Founders Day Steering Committee, "There are many people in our community who made the current Trumbull Campus a reality and who are still making it a success. This program is how we can begin to recognize their commitment and perseverance.  Whether it was working with local, state and Kent officials, overcoming financial challenges, or developing programs to meet community needs, our Founders helped to create an educational pillar in Trumbull County."
Kent State University began its relationship with Trumbull County in 1954.  A shortage of elementary school teachers was met with a cadet program in the form of evening classes at Warren G. Harding High School, known then as the Warren Academic Center (WAC).  Course offerings were gradually expanded and by 1965 the WAC was granted branch status and officially became Kent State Trumbull.  In the fall of 1970 the new facility in Champion was completed and opened its doors to just over 1,000 students.
Other members of the Trumbull Campus family will also be recognized at the Founders Day celebration.  A newly-created Distinguished Alumni Award will be given to Michael Beers, New Albany; E. Jeanne Bryner, Newton Falls; Richard Alden Emerson, Warren; Gary Soukenik, Warren; and Gordon B. Wean, Cleveland Heights, to recognize their personal and professional accomplishments as well as their community involvement.  (Alumni are defined as having taken credit coursework at Trumbull; completing a degree at Trumbull is not required.)
The annual Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards, which were recently revised to become Distinguished Service Awards, will also be announced.  The Learning Center (formerly known as the Skill Center) celebrates its 35^th anniversary and will honor all current and former tutors, faculty, and staff who have provided free academic assistance to students since the 1972-73 school year.
Fran Cunningham, advisory board emeritus and Founders Day Steering Committee member, is looking forward to the inaugural event.  "I got involved with the Trumbull Campus years ago after meeting some of the board members at a cancer drive.  It has been a pleasure to serve this organization.  Everyone … the students, faculty, staff, deans, alumni … and the community as a whole have worked together to make this a great campus," she said. 
All Kent Trumbull alumni, emeriti, board, faculty, staff, students and friends (spouses and guests) are invited.  Saratoga Restaurant will provide a delicious array of appetizers and beverages.  Cost is $10.00 per person.  For reservations, contact Cheryl Lewis in the Advancement Office at (330) 675-8807, or by email at clewis19@kent.edu.

North Canton Rotary
hosts District meeting

"Travel Back to The 66s" is the theme of the Rotary District 6650 Conference that will be hosted by the Rotary Club of North Canton on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12 at the McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 Market St. in Canton, Ohio.
District Governor Dennis D. Huffman invites Rotarians from all clubs in the Youngstown area to attend this event which will feature among other things a 60s trivia knowledge contests with great prizes being awarded.
Among the events will be the President's Dinner on Friday at 6:30 p.m. with Bwine and cheese reception at 5:15.
A New Generations Luncheon will take place Saturday from 12:45 to 2 p.m.  Joseph Dittmar, a 9/11 survivor will be the speaker. The Group Exchange Team will appear from  2:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday followed by the Youth Exchange Talent Show  from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
The Governor's Dinner will be at 7:30 Saturday with Robert L. Hall, RI International President Wilfred Wilkinson.s representative as the main speaker.
The City of Flags Chorus (Sweet Adelines's) will entertain after the dinner at 8:30.
For more information contact the District Conference co-chairs: Cathy Dunlap, 330-499-5100 or Karen Sonderman, 330-499-4112.