Apr 29, 2021
Elfriede “Ellie” A. Parker, 80, passed away on April 21, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1940 to Joseph and Anna (Biel) Gessler in Bronx, NY. While living in New York City, she attended Hunter College and worked for IBM as a translator. She married Lawrence “Larry” Parker on February 8, 1964, and relocated to his hometown, Salem, OH, where they lived for 50+ years.
The hallmark of Ellie’s life is energy fueling her love of family and friends, travel and adventure, and fun and laughter. She truly never met a stranger in Salem and throughout the travel she enjoyed around the country and the world. She gave of herself to all who knew her as Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. Fun-loving – her ever-present smile and infectious laugh have been called out by many who knew her. She Mom-ed fiercely – living out one of her most repeated axioms to her children “I give you wings so you can fly”, orchestrating every opportunity for
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SALEM Parks Director Shane Franks said he’s received nothing but strong support for a project to upgrade Centennial Park lights to LED.
Franks discussed the project during a public hearing held Wednesday night regarding the grant being sought to help pay for the lighting upgrade.
The Salem Department of Parks and Recreation is applying for a NatureWorks grant of up to $10,000 through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The grant would cover 75 percent of the cost and the parks department would need to fund the other 25 percent.
Franks said he received an initial quote of $7,355 from YESCO Electrical Supply in Columbiana for at least 38 lights, but he asked them to add two more so the quote will be updated for 40 lights.
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Members of the Salem Community Foundation Board of Directors gathered Thursday for the charitable organizationâs 55th annual meeting, which Salem Mayor John Berlin marked with a proclamation for Salem Community Foundation Day. Seated from left are Steve Bailey, Audrey Null, Carolyn Caldwell, Meta Cramer and John Tonti, president. Standing from left are Grant Coordinator and Publicist Melissa Costa, Gary Moffett, Joe Julian, Mark Equizi and Geoge W.S. Hays. Not pictured but in attendance via Zoom were Geoff Goll, Robert McCulloch III, Deborah McCulloch, Sal Apicella, Lou Ramunno and Joe Sedzmak. (Salem News photo by Mary Ann Greier)
Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., clubhouse
Salem
Salem Township
Salineville
THU/4-1
Beloit
West Branch boosters bingo, 6:45 p.m., 67201 U.S. 62 (former skating rink), masks and social distancing, 537-2146
Columbiana
East Palestine
Sportsmen’s Club, outdoor .22 shoots, 7 p.m.
Eagles, stuffed peppers, 4-8 p.m., $8, eat in or carryout, 886-0397 after 3:30
New Waterford
Salem
Salem Community Foundation annual and quarterly meeting, 2 p.m., Community Center
Community pantry, 794 E. 3rd St., 4-6 p.m., for 44460 zip code area
Brightside Project Bright Easter, 4-8 p.m., 138 S. Broadway, in conjunction with Food for Kids program for ages 3-18
FRI/4-2
VFW, fish dinners, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., $10, also shrimp and chowder, 304/387-0004
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