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ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

Summer Concert Series concludes Sunday

SALEM — The Summer Concert Series will conclude on Sunday in the Orashan Memorial Civic Center at Waterworth Memorial Park. Entertainment will be provided by 2nd Avenue Project beginning at 6 p.m. The group is well known for its classy jazz, soul, Latin and light rock.

“Bikers and Breakfast Motorcycle Rally” set Sunday

EAST LIVERPOOL — Area residents are invited to the “Bikers and Breakfast Motorcycle Rally” benefit for Pioneer Village at Beaver Creek State Park from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Buttermilk and cornmeal pancakes will be served along with sausage and a beverage. Cost is $6. There also will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 and a raffle for a half sleeve tattoo donated by Alcatraz Body Modifications.

Rabies vaccine baits to be distributed in county

LISBON — The Columbiana County Health Department has reported that the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services will be distributing Oral Rabies Vaccine (ORV) baits in the county from Aug. 19-26.

ORV baits will be distributed in eastern Ohio counties including Ashtabula, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, Portage, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas along with areas on the corridor of the Ohio River in Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects animals and people and is still virtually 100 percent fatal. Raccoon-rabies variant (RRV) is of particular public health concern because it can infect so many domestic animals and people. Ohio’s effort to keep RRV from spreading throughout Ohio began in 1997 and was so successful in subsequent years that states including Pennsylvania and West Virginia now have baiting programs. Baits will be distributed by plane in rural areas of the county and ground baiting in the areas of Lisbon and East Palestine.

If you find an ORV bait, leave it alone, unless they are where children or pets play. To move the baits safely, wear gloves or use a barrier when picking up the baits, toss intact baits into a wooded area or other raccoon habitat. Bag and dispose of any damaged baits in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with baits. An intact bait poses no risk. If the blister packet containing the vaccine breaks the liquid vaccine should be visible. Use gloves to place the bait in a plastic bag. Cover the bait with 1:10 dilution of household bleach and wipe down affected areas with bleach solution. Place cleaning materials in a bag, and dispose of the bag in regular garbage.

If your pet is eating the bait, don’t panic. Eating a large number may only cause an upset stomach. Do not attempt to remove a bait from your pet’s mouth; doing so may cause you to be bitten and result in a vaccine exposure. It is also recommended to contact a veterinarian as a precaution if a pet has consumed vaccine baits. Avoid the pet’s saliva for 24 hours to prevent contamination.

In the event of human or pet contact with the bait/vaccine, contact the rabies information line at 614-752-1029 or the Columbiana County General Health District at 330-424-0272.

Job and Family Services computer system offline

LISBON — The Public Assistance Department of the Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services will be converting to a new statewide computer eligibility system beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 until 7 a.m. Aug. 28. The agency will remain open during this period, but workers will be unable to process any applications or case transactions or answer any questions concerning eligibility or benefit information.

The self-service computer portal will also be unavailable during this time. Customers may submit paper applications however the eligibility process will not be able to be completed until the system is back in operation on Aug. 28.

The self-service portion of the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system will still be online for callers to hear their benefits summary. The Medicaid Consumer Hotline will field all Medicaid renewal calls and report those calls to the county when the system is operational. Medicaid consumers who receive a Fee for Service (FFS) card may experience a one to three day delay in receiving their September 2018 cards as a result of the system outage. For more information contact the agency at Columbiana–JFS@.jfs.ohio.gov.

Frogs, toads topic at “Go Wild in the Park”

SALEM — Emily Ellsworth of Pure Pet will discuss the difference between frogs and toads at the “Go Wild in the Park” program at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in pavilion nine at Waterworth Park off East Eighth Street. This family-friendly program is open to the public, free of cost. Registration is required and may be done at salem.lib.oh.us or 330- 332-0042.

“Go Wild in the Park” programs are provided through a partnership of Salem Parks and Recreation Department and Salem Public Library.

“Gettin’ Crafty” class set at Salem Library Sept. 10

SALEM — Attendees will add colorful jute cord and embellishments to glassware to make a fun decorative piece during the “Gettin’ Crafty” class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Salem Public Library. All materials will be provided for this adult craft class that is open to the public, free of cost. Registration is required at salem.lib.oh. or 330-332-0042.

Children’s Choir to perform at North Lima church

NORTH LIMA — The Children of the World International Children’s Choir will perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at the North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive. No tickets are required, however, a free will offering will be taken. For more information call 330-549-2333.

The choir is comprised of 14 children from Nepal, Uganda, Honduras and the Philippines. The choir was formed in 2000 out of a desire to share the untold story of millions of orphaned and disadvantaged children around the world. They have since performed is such venues as Brooklyn Tabernacle, Focus on the Family and Disney World and a have also recorded with Michael Tate and Steven Curtis Chapman.

Seminar on medical marijuana in workplace offered

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce and Safety Council is hosting a seminar titled “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace” at 8 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn and Suites, 150 state Route 14.

The deadline to get medical marijuana policies in place is fast approaching. This event invites local employers to learn about how this deadline will affect their business operations. Information regarding Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Law and legal considerations for employers, drug testing policy and workplace testing will be covered. Information will be provided by Ruth Bowdish, addiction specialist, On Demand Drug Testing and Christine Williams, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. This meeting will offer safety council training credit for local safety council members.

Reservations are open to the public by calling the chamber office at 330-482-3822. The cost of the seminar, including breakfast, is $10 per person. Questions regarding the event may be directed to info@columbianachamber.com.

Call-in lupus support group scheduled

The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter is holding a call-in support group from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance by contacting 888-NO-LUPUS or lupusgreaterohio.org.

This support group is a closed group environment that encourages discussion and learning among lupus patients. This support group is designed for individuals who do not live in close proximity to an in-person support group, do not have transportation, or are not able to leave the house.

Salute to service members set at Clipper opener

COLUMBIANA — A special salute to service members is set for the home opener for the Columbiana Clippers football team on Aug. 23 against Western Reserve. Football players from both teams will wear special jerseys. Words like duty, honor and country will replace names traditionally on the back of team jerseys. Approximately 120 football players will stand in a special formation and welcome military members, who will be escorted onto the field by the color guard and Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel. Tressel will also address service members and be a part of the coin toss. The high school bands from both schools will play the national anthem together.

Military Appreciation Night started out as an idea from Bob Spaite, Columbiana’s football coach, who wanted to do something to honor active and former military members. Spaite started talking about it with Western Reserve Football Coach Andy Hake and the idea developed into a plan.

As part of Military Appreciation Night, each service member will receive a handwritten thank you note from students at Joshua Dixon Elementary. Columbiana Middle School is also making a banner for Military Appreciation Night.

“As a school district, we think it’s important to recognize all the men and women in Columbiana and the surrounding areas who are currently serving, and have served in the military,” said Dave Buzzard, Columbiana High School principal.

Military Appreciation Night kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at Firestone Park. Before the salute to service kicks off, military members will have a special reception at the park. Kickoff for the Clippers vs Blue Devils is at 7 p.m.

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