Members of LINKS gathered together

Special to The Vindicator GIVE AND TAKE: Youngstown Links Inc. asked each invited guest to take a toy to its eighth annual Gift Giving Luncheon on Dec. 6 at Fellows Riverside Gardens. The toys were donated to worthy organizations for distribution to children during the holidays. Those accepting the donated items were the Rev. Hosea Ekong for the Operation Learning Community Program, Dr. Ruth Quarles for Women Hand In Hand, and Doug Wentz for Safe House, Phoenix Court and Emory House operated by Meridian Services. Among the 200 guests in attendance, are, above from left, Margaret Staples, social chair; Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja; and Charlie Staples.