Consortium meeting

Consortium meeting
CHAMPION -- Those interested in joining the Mahoning River Consortium, a nonprofit organization trying to improve the quality of life in the Mahoning Valley, can attend a meeting at 1 p.m. Friday in room 120 of Kent State University Trumbull Campus.
Consortium officials said they deal with environmental, economic and social needs of the community while promoting the wise use of the Mahoning River and its watershed.
Membership dues for 2001 are $15 per family, $10 per individual and $5 per senior citizen. Meetings are from 1 to 3 p.m., the third Friday of each month. This month's featured speaker will be Dr. Martin Schmidt, director of environmental remediation for the URS Corporation, Cleveland.
For more information call Patricia Natali at (330) 385-8447.
Lane Sports Complex
MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Board of Education will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Friday in the high school library to award the contract for construction of the Joe Lane Sports Complex.
Schools Superintendent Rocco Adduci said the district had a bid opening March 6 and plans to open other bids March 15.
Work will include construction of new grandstands for the stadium's home and visitor sides, football field renovations, construction of an all-weather track and erection of electrical towers for lighting.
The complex will be funded by a $500,000 donation, spread out in $50,000 increments over 10 years, from Joe Lane of Lane Funeral Homes, and various other community donations.
The board has appropriated $25,000 a year for 10 years to guarantee construction of an athletic building at the complex. It will borrow the money, but it hopes to generate enough cash for the entire complex through fund-raising efforts and donations.
Air-show applications
BEAVER, Pa. -- Beaver County Airshow Committee is accepting applications for food booth and exhibitor space at the 2001 Beaver County Airshow, Aug. 11-12. To receive an application form or to receive more information, contact (724) 846-9922.
The air show, which began in 1985, features warbirds, aerobatics, military aircraft and ultralight aircraft, as well as a car show and activities for children.
Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are admitted free; and airport parking is free.
Gardening workshop
YOUNGSTOWN -- "Starting your Garden Early'' will be the topic of a workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive (corner of Hudson Avenue and Clearmount).
The workshop, featuring ideas and tips on starting seeds indoors, is sponsored by Youngstown Weed & amp; Seed, Jubilee Gardens and the Ohio State University Extension Service.
Reservations may be made by calling (330) 783-1122, Ext. 13 and leaving a message. Free seeds, fertilizer and information sheets will be provided.