Historical society seeks help of volunteers

March 1, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., is seeking volunteers to help preserve part of the industrial history of the county by identifying and cataloging a large number of Westinghouse items donated to the society by Sharon Coating, LLC.

Plans for the work will be discussed during a meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, adjacent to the organization’s headquarters. The meeting will last approximately an hour, and work schedules, days, times and projects, will be considered. Former Westinghouse employees, people interested in its history or those with a little excess time are encouraged to become involved.

Anyone interested is asked to contact (724) 662-3490. Special arrangements will be made for those who are interested in the project but unable to attend the planning meeting.

Easter Seals conducts holiday basket raffle

YOUNGSTOWN — Easters Seals is holding its annual Easter basket raffle to raise funds to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs in Mahoning Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

Baskets, filled with Easter candy, novelties and decorations, will displayed at each of the following stores, where tickets can be purchased: Boardman Sparkle Market, Fattaroli’s Sparkle Market, Klingenmier’s Champion Sparkle Market, Klingenmier’s Cortland Sparkle Market, Union Square Sparkle Market, West Side Sparkle Market, Canfield Arby’s, Howland Arby’s, Mineral Ridge Arby’s, Struthers Arby’s, Boardman Save-A-Lot, Canfield Nemenz IGA, Santisi’s Austintown IGA, Santisi’s Girard IGA and Poland Giant Eagle.

A winning ticket will be drawn at each of the participating stores on March 19. Winners need not be present.

Tickets, $1 each, are also available to those sending a check to Easter Seals at 299 Edwards St., Youngstown, OH 44502.

Last year Easter Seals provided uncompensated services to area children and adults with disabilities and special needs in excess of $523,300.

Luncheon, dinner set by Red Cross

WARREN — The Disaster Services of the American Red Cross of Trumbull and Mercer Counties will hold an eat-in or carryout spaghetti luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Cross headquarters, 661 Mahoning Ave. All you-can-eat spaghetti dinners will also be available from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Meals include salad, Italian bread, dessert and beverage, and the cost is $6 per person; children 8 and under eat free. For tickets, contact the chapter at (330) 392-2551.

Proceeds from the events support local disaster preparedness and volunteer training, which benefits residents of Trumbull and Mercer counties.