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ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

Banquet in Salem to feature roast beef

SALEM — The Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Building, 785 E. State St. The meal will be sponsored by Bob and Linda Sebo. The menu offers salad, chicken noodle soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit and vegetables and cupcakes.

Additional sponsors are needed. For more information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.

Western Columbiana County Historical Society to meet

HOMEWORTH — The Western Columbiana County Historical Society will meet on Monday at the Middle Sandy Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 4306 Homeworth Road, Homeworth. The business session begins at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. with the program, “A Homeworth Child’s Memory of World War II.” The public is invited to attend.

“Gardening in Deer Country” offered at Salem Library

SALEM — The program “Gardening in Deer Country” will be presented by Cynthia Druckenbrod at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at the Salem Public Library.

Druckenbrod is vice president of horticulture at the Cleveland Botanical Garden and began her career there in 2000. Currently she oversees 10 acres of outdoor gardens in addition to duties as manager of the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Case Western Reserve University and a master’s of science in entomology from Auburn University.

Registration is required to attend and may be done at salem.lib.oh.us or 330-332-0042. This program is open to the public and free of cost to attend.

Columbiana sets kindergarten registration

COLUMBIANA — Kindergarten registration and pre-screening for the 2017-18 school year will be held on April 5, 6 and 7 at Joshua Dixon Elementary School. To schedule an appointment call the school at 330-482-5355 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the week of March 27.

To the appointment, bring your child, his/her birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security card, proof of residency and custody papers, if applicable. The open enrollment process begins in the superintendent’s office. To get that paperwork started before registration call Nancy Bacon at the school.

AARP Smart Driver course to be offered

SALEM — As traffic rules and driving conditions change, even the most experienced drivers may benefit from refreshing their driving skills. Area residents age 50 and older can update their knowledge and learn safe driving techniques during the AARP Smart Driver course, which will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at the Salem Community Center (SCC). Designed specifically to meet the needs of mature drivers, the course covers topics such as: defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, reducing driver distractions, effects of medications on driving, adjusting driving to accommodate age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Some course graduates may be eligible for discounted auto insurance rates. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 330-332-5885 or at the SCC’s front desk. The class is co-sponsored by Salem Regional Medical Center and the SCC.

“Clean Up Salem Day” set for April 22

SALEM — The Salem Beautification Committee of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the annual “Clean Up Salem Day” on April 22 which is Earth Day. The main focus will be the downtown area, but volunteers are encouraged to clean up other areas around Salem and to clean up litter and debris in local neighborhoods.

Volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at McCulloch Park, located between Troll’s Jewelry and MacMillan’s Office Supply. Volunteers are asked to bring brooms, work gloves, leaf blowers, etc. For more information call the chamber at 330-337-3473.

SRMC works to increase diabetes education

SALEM — Almost 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, yet nearly 28 percent of those affected are undiagnosed. Salem Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Wound Healing Center (WHC) is working to educate community members about the importance of early diagnosis and management of Type 2 diabetes, in support of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Diabetes Alert Day on March 28.

“Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes a person’s blood glucose or sugar levels to rise higher than normal,” said Dawn Thomas, RN, BSN, WHC program director. “If left untreated, unhealthy blood sugar levels can lead to complications such as heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, infections and the development of chronic wounds, especially on the feet.”

According to Thomas, it’s important for everyone to know the risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes, which include family history; age; diet; an inactive or sedentary lifestyle; and obesity. People can also evaluate their diabetes risk using an online assessment tool developed by the ADA. To access the tool, visit SRMC’s website at www.salemregional.com and select “Wound Healing Center” under the “Services” tab.

“If you are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, talk to your health care provider about being screened for diabetes,” Thomas advised. “With early diagnosis and the proper treatment and lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and exercise, people with diabetes can improve their health and reduce their risk of developing complications associated with the disease.”

Advanced Wound Healing

The specially-trained physicians and clinical staff at SRMC’s Wound Healing Center are highly experienced in treating and healing acute, chronic or non-healing wounds, including those associated with conditions like diabetes.

“The Wound Healing Center offers advanced treatment procedures, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help our patients heal and return to their normal activities,” said Thomas. “Last year, over 94 percent of patients who came to us with wounds that had not healed in 30 days were discharged from our care fully healed.”

Award Winning Care

SRMC’s Wound Healing Center was recently recognized by Healogics, Inc. with the 2016 “Center of Excellence” and “Center of Distinction” awards, for its continued clinical excellence in wound healing and superior patient satisfaction rates. 2016 marks the fourth consecutive year that the center has received the “Center of Excellence” award and the fifth consecutive year it has earned “Center of Distinction” honors.

For information about the special care provided at SRMC’s Wound Healing Center, call 330-332-7415 or visit salemregional.com.

South Range BOE to meet Monday morning

BEAVER TWP. –The South Range Local school board will meet in special session at 7 a.m. on Monday in the board offices for the purposes of issuing a food service management RFP directive to the treasurer as well as to approve expenses for payment of services. Board action on these issues is anticipated.

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