ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Boggs installed as most
illustrious grand master
SALEM-Fred A. Boggs was recently installed as the most illustrious grand master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio. Installation was held at the annual Grand Council Convocation held at Miamisburg. Boggs resides in Carrollton with his wife Carol. They have a son in Columbus, a daughter in Indiana and five grandsons.
Other officers installed were Right Illustrious Companion William E. Laughlin, deputy grand master; Right Illustrious Companion Pat Lively, grand principal conductor of the work; Most Illustrious Companion Robert R. Rettig, grand treasurer; Most Illustrious Companion Merlyn E. Meredith, grand recorder; Right IIIustrious Companion Douglas A. Habegger, grand captain of the guard; Right Illustrious Companion William R. Eagle, grand conductor of council; Right Illustrious Companion Leonard R. Johnson, grand steward; Right Illustrious Companion Robert K. Rhinehart, grand marshall; Right Illustrious Companion Lynn Alexander, grand sentinel; Right Illustrious Companion Ross R. Black II, grand chaplain; IIIustrious Companion Clyde Stratman, associate grand chaplain.
Omega Council #44 Royal and Select Masons of Salem recently honored their ladies with a sit down dinner and program prior to the members' meeting.
Thirty attended the dinner and program, which was presented by the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Salem Fire Department and given by Inspector Aaron Loper with assistance from Fireman Kevin Bryan. They discussed fire prevention, smoke alarms and what immediate steps to take when a fire does occur.
New Lisbon Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons hold inspection
LISBON-New Lisbon Chapter of Royal Arch Masons held its annual inspection in the most excellent master degree on Dec. 3. Glenn Adams presided and also conferred the degree on one candidate, Sean McCormick. The chapter also made a donation to Royal Arch Hearing Assistance which helps people with hearing problems get medical treatment. The inspecting officer was Randy Davis.
West Point Lions Club
hosts 15th Charter Night
WEST POINT-The West Point Lions Club hosted its 15th Charter Night on Dec. 8 at Timberlanes in Salem. Past President Janis Mundy gave the protocol and introduction of guests. Clubs represented were Crestwood, East Liverpool, Lisbon and West Point.
Past district governors in attendance included Bill Mundy, Tom Kirkbride, Dwain Hawkins, and also Vice District Governor Don Heldman and Zone 9 Chairperson Ruby Heldman.
A memorial service was held by Marlene Smith and President Jane May, honoring deceased members: Gene Taylor, Past President Kathy Bush, Past President Jane McDevitt, Virginia Sell and Millie Cusick.
President Jane May presented Eddie Cusick with a plaque received from the Melvin Jones Eye Care Foundation honoring his wife, Millie Cusick. District 13D Governor Harold Ullman presented secretary Joan Plunkett a pin for the 2007-08 year. Entertainment was presented by the Salem High School Chamber Choir/Encore. Veronica Wolski offered the invocation and benediction.
Western Reserve Rangers 4-H
Club celebrates with party
ELLSWORTH-Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club celebrated with a Christmas party when the members met recently in Ellsworth. Pizza and treats of all kinds were enjoyed by all. Many 4-H families also donated baby supplies to the Pregnancy Help Center in Boardman. Vice President Blake Algarin reminded the teen members to mark their calendars for the Ohio 4-H Teen Conference in Columbus on Feb. 21, 2009. The registration form can be downloaded from the county 4-H website at www.mahoning.osu.edu.
Club Alumni Alyssa Guthrie recently completed her master's degree at Notre Dame and is working for the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus. Guthrie said her 4-H leadership training and the 4-H State Ambassador Program has contributed to her development and success.
The Mahoning County Junior Leaders 4-H Club kick-off meeting begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the OSU Extension Center in Canfield. All youth ages 13 years or older are welcome to join. To learn more call 330-533-5538.
On Jan. 8, 2009, the Rangers will have their reorganization meeting for the new 4-H year. Rangers are planning another exciting year and both current and new members interested in sewing and fashion, animals, and any of the other 200 projects 4-H has to offer are welcome to join Western Reserve Rangers in 2009. For more information about the 4-H Program you can contact Jan and Kathleen Moser at 330-547-7422.
Infants and Toddlers Program
hosts parties for Help Me Grow
LISBON-The Columbiana County Health Department's Infants and Toddlers Program hosted two parties this week for Help Me Grow families. The annual Christmas party was divided into two separate events this year because attendance was well over 300 in 2007, and registrations increased in 2008. This event has been a highlight of the holiday season for many Help Me Grow clients, and this year was no exception.
Wednesday's party was held at the Moose Lodge in East Liverpool, as it has been for many years. Nearly 200 children and adults were in attendance. On Thursday, the party was held at the Washington VFW with nearly 150 adults and children in attendance. All were served a hot lunch and every child received a gift from Santa.
All gifts were donations from community residents; tags were pulled from trees placed in area businesses that supported the effort.
Each tag described the type of gift that was needed. Fabulous door prizes were donated by the community, including 150 turkeys from the Green Family Trust. Italo's Pizza provided pizza for the party at the Moose and East of Chicago Pizza in Salem provided the pizza at the VFW.
"This would not be possible without the efforts of so many giving people," said Tammy Blankenship, program director. "The smiles on the faces of the children are bigger than all of the exhaustive effort it takes to make this happen. In these difficult economic times, donors still stepped up. Thank you to all who participated," she said.
Damascus Garden Club
holds December meeting
DAMASCUS-Seventeen members of the Damascus Garden Club held their December meeting at the Damascus Friends Church. Standing committee reports were given. June Wallace, Community Care Chairman, reported on the holiday decorations and thanked members for their participation. The Pearce House Museum and the Pleasant View North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Courtyard were also decorated for the season.
As an ongoing objective, club members participated in "Socks for Seniors." Socks will be distributed to local nursing and rehabilitation residents during the Christmas holiday.
Members also provided items for a food pantry this season.
A special carol sing was held on Dec. 21 at the Damascus Friends Church.
Officers for 2009 were installed, including, Valerie Knoedler, president; Irene Morkel, vice president; Ginny Hoffman, second vice president; Hilda Spack, treasurer'; Joyce Steer, secretary. Lee Kuentz, outgoing president, was presented a gift for her years of service to the club.
June Wallace presented the program, "Decorating with Seasonal Holiday Greens."
A Christmas luncheon followed. Members reviewed the clubs' scrapbook and enjoyed discussing past projects. Kuentz was the hostess with Patricia Hoopes and Peggy Staffer as co-hostesses. The January meeting will be held in the Terrace Room at the Damascus Friends Church.
The Damascus Garden Club is a member of Garden Clubs of Ohio Inc. and National Garden Club Inc. Central Atlantic Region.
