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FISHERS, Ind. — Finn Vester, who has autism and Down syndrome, tried a martial arts class but it proved unsuitable because he learns differently, his mother said. Then he joined Dance Abilities, a program at Academy of Dance Arts in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers for people with physical or intellectual disabilities. Now dance has become his way to communicate and connect with others, his mom, Nicole Vester, said. Claire Graham, the founder of Dance Abilities, got the idea for the program in high school after realizing while she was studying dance, she was never able to ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Let them eat cake — all year

DEAR HELOISE: In regard to Jim R.’s office birthday system, I worked at a place that only had 12 employees. On the first working day in January, a small piece of paper with everyone’s name, birthday and favorite flavor of cake went into a bowl. Everyone would then draw a name, and you were responsible for that person’s cake and card. It was the same concept as Jim’s office; you only had to bring one cake and card once a year, but you got to eat many different flavors of cake all year long. There were a few that were store-bought, but most were homemade since many employees were ...

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Plant and Pest Clinic You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at ...

Fall routine at the McKinley household

This routine is getting old and more of a challenge with every passing year. Although it feels like “all good things must come to an end,” fall is still my favorite season. I hope it is yours, too. And, I hope my list inspires you to get out and enjoy the beauty this season has to offer. I love the colors, the food, and the crisp fall air, and the cozy, warm clothes. However, I don’t like dealing with millions of leaves, spent perennials and annuals. But I do, what choice do I (we) have? I like my grass, so the leaves need to be mulched or composted. I start the fall schedule ...

Trumbull County Court: Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses granted Sept. 14-18 in Trumbull County: Benjamin C. Smith, 34, Burton, and Ngoc N. Y. Bi, 31, Warren Kyle M. Lutterman, 29, Westworth, Texas, and Crystal D. Mackey, 33, Arlington, Texas Nikcholle M. Posey, 29, Youngstown, and Jack T. Hughes, 36, Youngstown Kelsey M. Pitts, 36, Vienna, and Brent E. Timko, 46, Vienna Kevin J. Vancil II, 33, Girard, and Marissa A. Baker, 33, Girard Rebecca H. Wilson, 68, Niles, and William E. Wilson, 69, Niles Alec W. Martin, 29, Niles, and Alexandra N. Paullet, 30, Vandergrift, Pa. Haley N. Peterson, 30, Warren, ...