Pool house cleaning pact

Pool house cleaning pact
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city park board has awarded a contract not to exceed $3,300 for American Maintenance Services, Youngstown, to clean the showers, bathrooms, lockers and the pool houses at North Side Pool and Borts Pool on the city West Side.
The city's summer playground program, which started June 9, has drawn a strong response, said Joseph McRae, city parks director. More than 800 youths have registered so far.
Assault indictment
LISBON -- A Columbiana County grand jury has indicted a Wellsville man. Jeffrey Thompson, 29, of Center Street, is charged with assault, a fourth-degree felony.
Grant Center orientation
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is taking reservations for a Grant Center orientation program scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 9 in the Main Library Meeting Room, 305 Wick Ave.
"Grantseeking Basics: An Orientation to the Funding Research Process" is a basic guide to the Grant Center Collection.
The orientation is free and open to representatives from nonprofit organizations seeking information on funding sources and fund raising.
Grant information applies to nonprofit organizations only; no information will be available for individuals seeking funds.
Reservations can be placed by calling the main library, (330) 744-8636 and pressing 2 at the phone prompt for "Reference Information."
Boroughs group election
WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Mayor Thomas Stanton was elected second vice president of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs at the organization's annual convention in Hershey last week. The job is a stepping stone to the presidency of the statewide group. Stanton will advance automatically to first vice president and then president. Stanton is a member of the Mercer County Boroughs Association and its representative to the state body. He also serves on the PSAB's board of directors.
Johnny Appleseed to visit
NEWTON FALLS -- Johnny Appleseed is traveling Ohio as part of the state's bicentennial celebration.
The storybook character, portrayed by Ray McNeice of the Holden Arboretum near Chardon, will visit with children in kindergarten through sixth grade at 2 p.m. July 11 in the public library on South Canal Street here.
Tickets are required, and there is limited seating.
Call the library at (330) 872-1282.
Ellwood City festival
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival is set for July 4-6 in Ewing Park. There will be 28 food booths featuring ethnic and American food and 200 craft booths. This year's crafts include lapidary work, herbal crafts, wood carving and crafts, photographs, feather art, candle makers, handmade spoon jewelry, clay figurines, leather goods, oil, floral and glass creations. There will be a juried art show and a fireworks display. Also to be featured is a 10K race Friday and a community church service Sunday. For more details, visit www.Ellwood-City-Festival.net.
Farming in Brazil
CANFIELD -- The Wallbrown family of Deerfield will be sharing their endeavors and involvement in a farming operation in the Mato Grasso area of Brazil at 8:15 p.m. July 7 at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, Route 46, Canfield. The Wallbrowns, owners of the Deerfield Farms Service, Inc., have been involved in the Brazilian operation for the past three years. The Mahoning County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the program. For more information, contact the Farm Bureau, (330) 533-5553.
Antiques appraisals
EAST PALESTINE -- An antiques and collectibles appraisal program will be at 6 p.m. July 17 at the East Palestine Memorial Public Library. Appointments aren't necessary, but each person is limited to two items.
Firefighter treatedfor heat exhaustion
SHARPSVILLE -- A firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion while battling a blaze Friday at 120 Fourth St. The only person at the home when the fire started was a 17-year-old boy, and he was not injured. Fire Chief Andrew Totin said the fire was ignited when the boy tripped while carrying a gas can to the garage at about 5 p.m. The can fell into the basement and gas splashed the water heater, starting the blaze. The fire was contained in the basement, and firefighters worked about two hours to get it extinguished. Totin estimated that the fire caused $30,000 in damage, and noted that the family had insurance. He said the Red Cross was helping the family recover from the fire Friday night.