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February 9, 2010

Community briefs from February 9, 2010

Martha Wareham will celebrate 95th birthday

SANDY LAKE — Martha Wareham will celebrate her 95th birthday on Feb. 15 with a card shower. Martha retired from Polk Center in 1980 where she was a seamstress for 15 years.

She is an active member of the Sandy Lake community. Martha joined the Ladies Auxiliary for the Volunteer Fire Department in 1946. A charter member of the Rebekah Lodge since 1939, she enjoys the activities and fellowship of the Sandy Lake Senior Center. She is a member of Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church, which she joined in 1938. Birthday wishes can be sent to 5333 Franklin Road, Sandy Lake 16145.

Campaign under way to repair Blue Streak

CONNEAUT LAKE — The trustees of Conneaut Lake Park are mounting a campaign to get the historic and much-loved Blue Streak coaster back on track.

The goal is to raise $125,000, and secure donations can be made online. In June, the park is co-hosting the American Coaster Enthusiasts national convention. The trustees say temporary repairs have to come off and be replaced and reworked with care and precision to restore and preserve this rare wooden beauty.

These funds will be separate from the general operating funds of Conneaut Lake Park. Funds exceeding the needs for restoration will be escrowed for future work on the Blue Streak.

Info: conneautlakepark.com/bluestreak.html

2nd in Keys to Success series set for Thursday

SHARON – Carolyn Boser Newhouse, president of SuperUser Technologies, Bradford, will discuss “Internet Tools for Today’s Professional” at the second session of the United Way of Mercer County’s seven-part women’s leadership series, Keys to Success. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Penn State-Shenango in Sharon.

Fees, which includes lunch, are $150 for the entire series, or $35 for the single event. To register, contact United Way of Mercer County at 724-981-1884.

Mrs. Newhouse has more than 20 years of experience in information technology and has been a successful business owner for more than 15 years. She is a recipient of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business and has held many local, regional and state board level positions including involvement in United Way of Bradford; American Cancer Society’s Relay-for-Life; the Technology Council of Western Pa.; the Center for Advanced IT (eBizITPA), Erie; Team Pennsylvania (TeamPA) Foundation, Harrisburg; and Bradford Economical Development Corp.

She and her husband live in Bradford, with their son, Garrett, 17, and daughter Abbey, 15.  

Learn how to help your pets at first aid course

MERCER COUNTY AREA -- American Red Cross of Trumbull and Mercer counties will offer classes in pet first aid. Attend on Feb. 12 at the Trumbull County office, or Feb. 19 at the Sharpsville office. Both classes are from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

For information or to reserve a spot, call the Trumbull County office at 330-392-2551 or Sharpsville office at 724-962-9180.

Mercer school’s hallways now open for walkers

Mercer area residents looking for a warm place to walk during winter months can now use the hallways at Mercer Area Middle/High School.

A walkers’ route is posted at the building’s entrance.

Walkers may use the halls from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays now through March.

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