Poland starts summer planning

By DENISE DICK

VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

POLAND — Christmas trees remain standing and decorated in many homes, but organizers of events to mark another holiday say it’s not too early to be looking toward that summer celebration.

For 2007, Town One Streetscapes and the Poland Firemen’s Association hosted the community’s Independence Day festivities. For several years prior, a group called Poland Forum had run the fireworks portion of the celebration with the firemen’s association handling the parade.

When the forum group decided not to continue their involvement, the firemen’s association called on Streetscapes for help, said Lee Ingold, association president.

The 2007 event drew between 6,000 and 6,500 people, Ingold said.

But they’d like to see even more attendees enjoy expanded activities in 2008 and beyond. That, however, requires help from more people.

A meeting is planned for 9 a.m. Jan. 26 at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. People and groups interested in participating are asked to attend to offer ideas and involvement.

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