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October 19, 2009

Briefs - Oct. 20, 2009

Buhl Park offers a variety of commemorative items

HERMITAGE — Buhl Farm Park has a variety of commemorative times available that include benches, trees and bricks. They can be purchased and placed in designated areas in the park in memory of an individual, or in honor of someone or some special occasion.

The benches include an inscribed plaque and are available for a $900 donation; permanent benches can be placed for $1000. Trees are planted that include maintenance and an in the ground cement marker with an inscribed plaque for a $425 donation. They plan an important role in the reforestation project in the park.

Bricks are located on walkways at the Casino, Golf Course, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Courts and the Hermitage Rotary Kiosk. They come in two sizes 4-inch by 8-inch for $100 or 12-inch by 12-inch for a $250 donation.

Info: 724-981-5522, www.buhlfarmpark.com or visit the Gatehouse.

Salvation Army taking sign-ups for the holidays

SHARON — The Salvation Army, 660 Fisher Hill, sign-ups for the following:

Thanksgiving dinner at noon. Everyone is welcome to the home-style sit down meal. Devotions at 11 a.m. We deliver to senior citizens who can not attend. Reservations, call 724-347-5537.

• Sign-up for food baskets and toys from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, and 5 or 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Salvation Army.

Bring information for everyone in the household: Income, current address (utility bill), social security numbers (on card or government paper), and birth certificates for children 12 and younger. Details: 724-347-5537.

WYSU fund drive prizes include trip to Ireland

YOUNGSTOWN -- Listener-supported WYSU 88.5 FM, Youngstown State University’s public radio service, is holding its special 40th anniversary fall fund drive from now through Friday. The drive goal is $106,000.

Everyone who pledges support to WYSU (either as a new member, a renewing member or with an additional gift) between now and the end of the drive will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets on an 11-day “Enchanting Ireland” excursion.

The station will also be offering daily prize packages, a new member prize basket, and a Pennsylvania member prize package. All of the prize packages will include a new HD Radio. Additionally, thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, every pledge of support will result in Second Harvest Food Bank distributing $30 worth of food to hungry local families.

Contributions to the station’s Fall Fund Drive can be made by phone at 330-941-1481, or through a secure on-line server at www.wysu.org

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