And he'll also recount his years as a trial attorney and Perry Township trustee during the mid-1970s. As a combat engineer, Kienzle saw many soldiers killed by exploding land mines. It previously was open three years on Amherst Road Northeast. And he was there Wednesday when Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown blessed the facility and attended an open house. Anne Swinderman, the center's activity coordinator, said the new facility will help workers accommodate about 30 clients, up from its previous maximum of 18.
Clients also have time to discuss current events and reminisce.
Potential clients are asked to complete an application and submit a medical history filled out by a physician. Transportation to the center also can be arranged. Swinderman said adult day care is one of their clients' best opportunities for social interaction. The program helps participants who do not need extensive care, but still might need some assistance. The Beacon Journal Publishing Co.