Saturday, March 21, 2015
Junior women’s league to mark anniversary
BOARDMAN
Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
The league was established in 1979 and federated in 1980. It has raised more than $650,000 and donated it back to the community.
A banquet is planned May 4 at Michael Alberini’s.
The league invites any charter member, past president or past member to join the celebration. Call Linda Crish, GFWC Ohio second vice president/BPJWL social chairwoman at 330-727-9321 to attend or for information.
Library will launch series on genealogy
SALEM
Salem Public Library is launching a genealogy series this year titled “What’s Up Your Family Tree.”
The first offering will be “Introduction to Genealogy” presented by Tim Semans, genealogy and local history librarian at The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The program will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 29 in the library’s Quaker Room, 821 E. State St.
The program discusses two main pillars of family history research. The first includes acquiring all types of records related to genealogy, and the second involves placing the informational resources in context through an understanding of local history. The presenter will reveal how and where these records are located and obtained.
This event is open to the public and free of cost.
Registration is required through the library’s website at www.salem.lib.oh.us. For assistance with registration and if you have questions, call the library at 330-332-0042.
Strimbu fund awards nearly $175K in grants
brookfield
Strimbu Memorial Fund announced at its yearly distribution committee meeting that it awarded nearly $175,000 in grants to area organizations and individuals in 2014, according to Board President Paul O’Brien.
Since its inception in 1990, the Strimbu Memorial Fund has provided millions of dollars in donations and scholarships, as well as supported local economic development and many charitable organizations.
Grants awarded follow:
The American Red Cross of Mercer County
The Beatitude House
Buhl Park
Community Library of the Shenango Valley
Buhl Recreation Center
Joshua’s Haven
Penn-Northwest Development Corp.
Prince of Peace Center
The Salvation Army
United Way of Mercer County
Waterfire Sharon
Community Food Warehouse
Meals on Wheels Shenango Valley
The Hope Center for Arts and Technology
Trumbull County Fund for Our Economic Future
Shenango Valley Memorial Animal Shelter
West Hill Ministries
Individuals in need
Information about the Strimbu Memorial Fund is available at the its website, www.strimbumemorialfund.com.