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Register for father-daughter dance
SALEM – Today is the deadline to register for the Salem Junior Mothers Club’s annual father-daughter dance to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. March 14 at the First Friends Church, 1028 Jennings Ave. Girls of all ages are invited to this semi-formal event. Each couple will receive a free 5×7 photo. The public is invited to attend. Email all inquiries and ticket purchases ($20 per couple) to salemjrmothersclub@yahoo.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet
AUSTINTOWN – The Man Up Mahoning Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. March 4 at Partners for Urology Health, 6262 Mahoning Ave. Prostate cancer survivor Steve Burbrink will facilitate the conversation, bringing into focus his own cancer diagnosis, treatments and personal experiences. The meeting is free and open to all prostate cancer survivors. To register call 330-207-7873.
Nutrition topic for Ostomy Support Group
AUSTINTOWN – Elaine Pearce, a clinical dietitian at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, will address nutrition for individuals living with ostomies during the March 10 meeting of the Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group.
Sponsored by Mercy Health, the support group is free and open to ostomy patients, families and friends. The meeting runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Humility House, 755 Ohltown Road, Austintown. Refreshments are provided and parking is free. For information call 330-480-3440.
Health eating presentation planned
WARREN – Learn what constitutes a single serving and how to manage portion size during the next “Healthy Eating for You: Portion Control” presentation March 6 at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, 667 Eastland Ave.
Registered dietician and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the informational discussion and answer questions from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Warren Room. The presentation, provided by Mercy Health Youngstown, is free and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated by calling 330-480-3070.
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aBenefit spaghetti dinner set tonight
SALEM – A benefit spaghetti dinner and 50/50 raffle for Kelli Hurley will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Salem High School cafeteria, 1200 E. Sixth St. Hurley is a member of the Salem Kiwanis Club and Key Club advisor. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12. Carryouts are available.
Pancake breakfast offered Saturday
WEST POINT – The West Point Nazarene Church will serve an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.
Breakfast buffet planned at Masons
SALEM-A public breakfast buffet will be served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Salem Masonic Building, 788 E. State St. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10 and free for children under 2. The menu offers pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, homemade sausage gravy, biscuits, homefries, toast, fruit cocktail, orange juice, coffee and tea.
The building is equipped with a handicapped accessible elevator. Proceeds will be directed to the Salem Masonic Building Fund.
Free dinner set at First Brethren Church
NORTH GEORGETOWN – A free dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the First Brethren Church, 27333 Main St. The menu offers ranch chicken, potatoes, vegetable, beverage and dessert. Donations are accepted but not necessary.
‘Egg-stravaganza’ breakfast offered Saturday
HANOVERTON – The United Community Scholarship Foundation will hold its annual all-you-can-eat “egg-stravaganza” breakfast and silent auction from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the high school. Omelets include a choice of ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms and green peppers. Also made right on the spot are homemade fruit crepes and doughnuts. Hot and cold beverages are also included.
Pork chops featured at Banquet in Salem
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 of Salem. The menu offers chicken noodle soup, stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, fresh fruit and vegetables, and ice cream sundaes. Additional sponsors are needed. For more information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.
Angels plans fundraising events
CANFIELD – Three fundraising events are planned for Angels For Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road.
A reverse raffle dinner and a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament is slated from 6 to 10 p.m. March 6. A pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14.
For more information contact Diane Less at 330-502-5352.
Columbiana Library offers mobile media
COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana Public Library patrons have mobile and online access to thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks and music albums for free. This new service is provided through a partnership with Hoopla Digital. Patrons can access this service by downloading the free Hoopla app or visit hoopladigital.com.
Titles from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers are available for instant streaming or temporary downloading to smart phones, tablets and computers. All content is available to every patron with no holds or waiting for the item to be returned. Items are automatically returned at the end of the borrowing period so there are never any late fees.
Southern Local alumni invited to play
SALINEVILLE – All Southern Local alumni are invited to participate in an alumni basketball game on March 20. All proceeds will be donated to Southern Local Elementary/K105’s “Quest for a Million Pennies” which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A 30 and over game will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m., followed by an under 30 game. Alumni cheerleaders are also invited to participate. There is a $10 entry fee and all basketball and cheerleading participants will receive a T-shirt. Interested alumni must register and pay by March 9. Participants may call or text Kimmi Blatch at 330-853-8369 to register and the registration fee may be dropped off at the school.
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Tickets on sale for United musical
HANOVERTON – Tickets are on sale in the United High School office for the production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” to be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 and 2:30 p.m. March 8 in the high school auditorium. This classic musical that takes place in the Oregon Territory in 1850 is high energy featuring exciting music and dance. Cost is $9 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens.
Cub Scout Pack 40 holds Pinewood Derby
COLUMBIANA – Cub Scout Pack 40 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Feb. 22 at the East Fairfield Methodist Church. The top three racers from each den will advance to the district race on Feb. 28 at Crestview Middle School. Racers included Webelos 2: Shayne Scraggs, Austin Withers, Jacob Steed. Webelos 1: Brandon Harcarik, Dalton Hart, Zack Altman. Bears: Caleb Hughes, Tyler Mellott, Christopher Alvarez. Wolves: Jayden Kimble, Chase Nelson, Logan Haldiman. Tigers: Bodie Morris, Wyatt Hart, Peyton Mellott.
Wild game dinner set in Deerfield
DEERFIELD – Charity Lodge #530, F. & A.M. will host its eighth annual wild game dinner on Saturday at Deerfield Town Hall, 1450 state Route 14. Two settings of 200 people are planned, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are mandatory and may be made by calling Ralph Coss at 330-607- 2442 or Roy Wilson at 330-947-3392. Cost is $15 per person, and free for children 5 and under. Entrees (subject to availability and/or change) include: wild boar, turkey, alligator, fish, venison, buffalo, elk or moose, bear and rabbit served with baked potatoes, green beans, bread, dessert and beverage.
Proceeds are used for the lodge’s expenses and philanthropic efforts which include Akron Children’s Hospital and the Ohio Special Olympics. For more information contact charitylodge530.org or freemason.com.
Lupus group plans monthly call-in session
The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter, will host its monthly call-in support group from 7 to 8 p.m. March 11. Call 888-NO-LUPUS to register and receive the call-in information. The support group offers an open environment that encourages discussion among lupus patients and their families.
It provides an opportunity where people with lupus can share their experiences and ask questions. Most discussions focus on the “how-to’s” of living with a chronic illness. Confidentiality is respected. For information contact the foundation at 440-717-0183 or lupusgreaterohio.org.
Family Literacy Night set at Crestview
COLUMBIANA – All Crestview Elementary students in preschool through third grade, and their guests, are invited to a free event, Family Literacy Night, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 5 at Crestview Performing Arts Center.
Activities will include reading games, crafts, giveaways, refreshments, and the classic fairy tale, “Sleeping Beauty,” performed by the Illusion Factory.
Intermediate crochet class offered
HANOVERTON – The United Local Community Education Department is sponsoring a four-week intermediate crochet class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, in room 202. Cost is $12, plus the fee for materials. To register for the class or for a list of materials, contact Loretta McLaughlin at United Local at 330-223-1521. Make checks payable to: United Local Schools and mail to Community Education, United Local Schools, 8143 state Route 9, Hanoverton, Ohio 44423.
Leetonia Library to join reading club
LEETONIA- The Leetonia Community Public Library is participating in Scrappy’s Reading Club beginning in March and running through the end of April. The goal of the program will be for each participating student to read a minimum of five books from the library during the months of March and April. The child will write the names of the five books read on the bookmark. Upon completing the goal, a parent or library staff person will sign off on the bookmark. With each completed bookmark, the child will be rewarded two free general admission tickets to one of the five predetermined Scrappers games. At each of the games, the students that complete Scrappy’s Reading Club will be recognized on the field for their accomplishments.
Scrappy’s Reading Club’s goal focus is to get children in grade kindegarten through eight excited about reading and to encourage participation in reading regularly outside of the classroom. At the end of April, if 50 books are read, Scrappy will be a special guest at the library’s Summer Reading Fun kickoff in June.
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West Branch school board to meet
BELOIT- The West Branch school board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday in the high school media room, preceded by a work session reviewing regular agenda items at 3:30 p.m.
West Point Lions to meet in Lisbon
LISBON – Until further notice, the West Point Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at the Lisbon Lions Club.
Alliance Habitat seeks young professionals
ALLIANCE – The Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHFH) will hold an informational session discussing the formation of an Alliance Area Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) group. The meeting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 11 in the East Room of the University of Mount Union campus center. Young professionals are invited to learn more about the AAHFH in general and specifically find out how they can help launch a HYP group in Alliance.
HYP is a young professional’s organization open to people ages 21-40 that work or live in Alliance. HYP supports the mission of Habitat for Humanity. The group would have its own board officers and members, but would work in partnership with the AAHFH in planning fundraisers, networking opportunities, and special events. Proceeds from such special events and fundraisers would support the AAHFH. For more information or to register for the event contact 330-823-2448 or allianceareahabitat@gmail.com.
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Benefit spaghetti dinner,
raffle to aid Kelli Hurley
SALEM – A benefit spaghetti dinner and 50/50 raffle for Kelli Hurley will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Salem High School cafeteria, 1200 E. Sixth St. Hurley is a member of the Salem Kiwanis Club and Key Club advisor. She was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for under 5. Carryouts are available.
Round and square dance planned at Roger’s Auction
ROGERS A round and square dance is slated from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Baer’s Den restaurant at the Rogers Auction. Admission is $5. Music will be provided by the Country Squares and a lunch stand by Farmer’s Pride 4-H Club.
Carpet cleaning firm
offers free room for food
POLAND – The Carpetsmith of Poland is offering Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull County residents and companies a free room of carpet cleaning with any scheduled cleaning in exchange for a bag of non-perishable food items to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest for Hunger campaign. For more information visit their Facebook page or call 330-651-2227.
All funds raised and food collected will remain in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties to feed our friends and neighbors. For more information on how you can get involved in Harvest for Hunger visit harvestforhunger.org or mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org; 330-792-5522.
Fairfield Ruritan to meet
at Heck’s Restaurant
COLUMBIANA – The Fairfield Ruritan Club’s monthly meeting begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at Heck’s Restaurant. Lexie Hura, executive director of Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, will be the featured speaker. Officers for 2015 will be installed at this meeting. The officers are Dennis Holtom, president; Richard Madjarac, vice president; Mary Ann Flesse, secretary; and Troy Scott, treasurer. Guests are welcome. Cost is $10 for dinner.
Group plans to celebrate
National FFA week in Lisbon
LISBON – The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center Future Farmers of America (FFA) in Lisbon will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28. This year’s theme is Go All Out! and it embraces more than 80 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future.
Designated as National FFA Week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday is FFA Week, and runs from Saturday to Saturday. FFA Week gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education.
The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center FFA will celebrate National FFA Week by hosting an FFA spirit week including dressing in different apparel that lines up with the daily themes during the week, dressing in blue and gold on Friday which are the official colors of the FFA, passing out candy to the students at the school during lunch periods with messages encouraging students to join and participate in FFA functions and activities, and hosting a corn hole tournament. Today’s FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural and hands-on learning, they are preparing for more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry.
National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.
Ball State student to perform on piano at Copeland Oaks
SEBRING- Carson Weingart, a senior at Ball State University, will present a piano recital at 1 p.m. Saturday in Murphy Auditorium at Copeland Oaks. The program is open to the public at no charge.
The recital will feature the works of Beethoven, Bach, Liszt, Brahams, Martin and Gartner. Additionally Weingart will be joined by his sister Valerie Weingart, a vocal major at Ball State University who will perform a selection of classical and operatic works accompanied by her brother.
Carson Weingart, 23, has presented a recital at Copeland Oaks every year since he was 10 years old. He is in his final year at Ball State where he is a double major in piano performance and business. He earned the ARCT Diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada, while he was in high school. During his time at Ball State, he has won numerous piano competitions and awards including first place in the MTNA Young Artists Piano Competition for the State of Indiana in 2013 and first place in the Indiana Hoosier Piano Competition in 2014.
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‘Barefoot’ auditions postponed
LISBON – Due to inclement weather, Stage Left Players has postponed auditions for “Barefoot in the Park” until 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way.
Director Bill Finley seeks a cast of two females and four males. Auditioners will read from the script and bring their personal calendars to note conflicts on the audition form. Shows begin at 7 p.m. April 17, 18, 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. April 26.
EP food pantry open Wednesday
EAST PALESTINE – The food pantry at Grace Lutheran Church will be open from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday for residents of East Palestine School District.
Spring craft show/bazaar planned
SALEM – Smith Center Apartments at 500 E. Fourth St. will host its annual spring craft show/bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28. A limited amount of tables are available at $10 by contacting Michelle Lease at 330-277-1914. The registration deadline is March 14.
Earth Day Environmental conference set
EAST LIVERPOOL – Kent State East Liverpool is preparing for its 13th annual Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference on April 25. Organizers are now accepting papers, posters and online presentations related to environmental justice issues from all students, including area high school students.
This year’s event will honor the late Dr. Roxanne Burns, who was a biology professor on the East Liverpool campus and who helped organize the first Earth Day event here in 2002.
Prizes will be awarded for submissions in six categories: science-based essays that synthesize research and sources based on evidence; social science essays based on environmental justice research and literature; personal essays citing research and personal experience or a fully personal essay; humanities/academic essays synthesizing literature, history, etc.; MP4 video presentations on environmental justice; or posters/-tri-fold posters with accompanied citations.
Essays are due by April 6 and must be uploaded to a link found at col.kent.edu. MP4 videos and an intent-to-submit form for posters must be uploaded by April 17. Posters are due and to be set up the day of the conference.
The day-long conference will feature guest speakers, student presentations and information focused on local environmental justice issues. For information about submissions and/or the conference visit col.kent.edu or contact Dr. Patti Swartz at pswartz@kent.edu or Dr. Lydia Rose at lrose17@kent.edu.
Buckeye Dairy Boosters offer scholarship
SALEM -Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Booster $1,000 Scholarship.
Applicants must be a member of a Columbiana County family whose primary occupation is directly involved in the dairy industry. Students must prove enrollment, or submit a letter of admission, to a two or four-year institution of higher learning or graduate school. Those applying are not required to limit their educational choice to an agricultural related field. Student must be considered a full-time student and maintain at least a B or 3.0 grade point average. Previous scholarship recipients may not reapply.
Scholarship forms may be obtained from Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters, c/o Pam Herron, 3836 Woodsdale Road, Salem, Ohio 44460; 330-222-1637. The completed applications, letter of admission, two letters of reference and an official high school or college transcript must be postmarked by March 28.
Autism service providers invited to event
BOARDMAN -The Autism Society of Ohio-Mahoning Valley is seeking autism service providers to participate in its second annual Community Autism and Disability Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at the Southern Park Mall.
Service providers will have the opportunity to provide participants information about autism and disability services and organizations in the area.
The resource rair also will have a series of educational workshops for parents while offering a variety of fun activities for children of all ages. To reserve a booth space call 330-743-9184.
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CAA taking winter heat aid applications
LISBON – The Community Action Agency of Columbiana County will take applications for the Emergency Heap/Winter Crisis Program through March 31 at the Lisbon office, 7860 Lincole Place (rear). Appointments may be made by calling the automated scheduling system at 330-424-1386. Limited walk-ins are taken on Monday-Thursday and walk-ins on Friday with a sign in at 7:30 a.m. daily.
The Winter Crisis Program provides assistance to low-income households that have had utilities disconnected, face a utility shutoff, or heat with bulk fuel and have a tank that is 25 percent or less of its capacity. Assistance is provided to eligible households once during the 2014-15 season. Household income eligibility is based on the previous 90 days or 12 months gross income (before taxes) at 175 percent Federal Poverty Guidelines, which must be provided. Clients applying for Pipp Plus guidelines are 150 percent or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Households with a member who is classified as permanently and totally disabled must provide proof at the time of the interview.
Individuals interested in receiving Winter Crisis assistance must have a face-to-face interview at Community Action Agency. Ohioans also can call the hotline at 800-282-0880, (hearing impaired customers 800-686-1557) for assistance or visit development.ohio.gov/is/is heapwinter.htm.
Alliance Domestic Shelter seeks volunteers
ALLIANCE -The Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter is seeking volunteers and will offer a training class from 6 to 8 p.m. March 19 at Alliance Community Hospital’s conference room 1-A. Reservations are requested by contacting the shelter at 330-823-7223 or aadvs @neo.rr.com.
“Our volunteers have been key to helping us serve the community for over three decades,” said Executive Director Kim Stanley. The training session will be led by Education Services Coordinator Taryn Miller and Director of Development Chris Cugini. The session will cover an overview of domestic violence, the cycle of violence, code of conduct and other shelter procedures. Those interested in helping must be 18 years or older with no criminal background.
Volunteers will be able to help in a variety of areas including childcare, maintenance, cleaning, fundraising committee, development department tasks and/or assisting with donations. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 3622 Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Habitat ReStore plans recycling drive
SALEM -The Habitat for Humanity ReStore Northern Columbiana County (HFHNCC) at 1965 N. Ellsworth Ave. is holding an electronics recycling drive from 5 to 8 p.m. March 10. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The ReStore will accept televisions, computers, printers, telephones, scanners and all other electronics during this three-hour event. All items will be recycled for free except for projection, console and floor model TV’s, for which there is a $5 fee.
The ReStore will also accept latex paint for recycling, with a $1 fee per can. (Latex paint is accepted year-round for $2 per can).
There will be a “repurposing your garden” display which will include repurposed ReStore items to be used for garden art or planting as well as other ideas for gardening. Customers will be able to shop the ReStore’s spring merchandise for the first time this spring, as well as enter their name in drawings to win ReStore gift cards, handmade arrangements, etc.
Scott Craven, HFHNCC construction manager, will demonstrate tips and tricks on how to use the paint supplies sold in the ReStore and how to give homes a fresh coat of paint this spring.
The ReStore is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays. All donations made to the ReStore are tax-deductible. To have a large item picked up for free call 330-337-4808 to make arrangements. Donations can also be dropped off at the store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Ghost hunting adventure rescheduled
LEETONIA- The ghost hunting adventure with Kim Mitchell at Leetonia Community Public Library has been rescheduled to 6 to 8 p.m. March 12. During the event. G12P will demonstrate how to hunt ghosts and then visitors can try their new found skills inside the library.
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SAVNA offering blood pressure checks
EAST LIVERPOOL – Salem Area Visiting Nurse Association (SAVNA) is offering free blood pressure checks from 2 to 3 p.m. today at the Carnegie Public Library.
CCCTC plans parent-teacher conferences
LISBON – The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) will hold its 2014-15 second semester parent-teacher conferences from 3 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26. To schedule appointments with your child’s teachers call 330-424-9561 and select “0” for the operator.
Area students performing in MU event
ALLIANCE – As part of the University of Mount Union’s Gala Weekend Celebration, the following students will perform in the new Richard F. and Sandra L. Giese Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Performing with the Concert Band are: Adriana Ahart of Salem, Joseph Carle of Minerva, Savannah Morris of Lisbon and Emily Zbasnik of Minerva.
Performing with the Concert Choir is Jacob Ward of Kensington.
Performing with the Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir is Mark Amabeli of Alliance.
Performing with the Wind Ensemble and Cantus Femina is Allison Bates of Minerva.
Lindsay Bonam of Salineville will perform with the Wind Ensemble.
Hannah Edwards of Wellsville and Abbie Fox of Alliance will perform with the Cantus Femina.
Marcus Kinnard of Alliance and Brittany Quales of Salem will perform with the Repertory Strings.
The first half of the evening will consist of instrumentalists, the Repertory Strings, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The second half will include vocalists, Cantus Femina, Mount Union Concert Choir and musical theater students performing Cole Porter numbers.
Seating is limited and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve tickets contact 330-821-2565 or boxoffice@mountunion.edu.
Community Center hosting swim clinic
SALEM – The Salem Community Center is hosting an adult swim clinic from April 21 through May 26. Classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Saturdays.
This clinic will offer participants a better understanding of the four competitive swim strokes and prepare them for the Red, White and Blue Swim Classic held at the center on May 30.
Cost is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Clinic participants will receive $10 off their entry fee to the Red, White and Blue Classic. To sign-up call 330-332-5885.
United BOE plans work session Saturday
HANOVERTON- The United Local school board will hold a special work session at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the high school library to discuss the Management Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2016.
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Damascus students to show new wall
BELOIT – First-grade students at Damascus Elementary in the West Branch School District will climb the newly installed Transverse Walls to demonstrate what they know about the attributes of 2D shapes. The school’s Partners in Education group donated $4,700 for the purchase and installation of the wall. The unveiling of the wall begins at 9:40 a.m. Thursday with a math and physical education lesson. The lesson will focus on physical well-being and math. Groups of four students will analyze the wall filled with shape magnets and determine whether to sort the shapes into two or three groups based upon the defining attributes of the shapes.
‘Meet the coach’ dinner planned
LISBON The “Meet the Coach” pasta dinner and Chinese auction will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 3 in the cafeteria at Beaver Local High School. The new baseball coach is Beaver Local alumni, Mike Agnew. Pasta and homemade sauce and meatballs will be served with salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and children under 12. Carryouts are available.
Hospital to sponsor 2 blood drives
SALEM – According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in America needs blood. Recipients include accident victims, cancer patients, organ and bone marrow transplant patients, individuals undergoing open heart surgery and premature infants. To help meet the blood needs of area patients, Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is co-sponsoring two upcoming American Red Cross blood drives: Feb. 27, 1-7 p.m., Salem Community Center, appointments, 800-RED-CROSS; and March 11, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tower Conference Rooms, located on SRMC’s ground floor concourse; appointments, 330-337-2895.
Lunch program on identity theft set
EAST PALESTINE – East Palestine’s Centenary United Methodist Church and Salem Regional Medical Center are partnering to help local senior citizens avoid identity theft, fraud and scams.
Local seniors are invited to attend a special “lunch and learn” program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 9 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 40 S. Market St. A free lunch will be served followed by an informative presentation by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office on the latest scams targeting seniors, identity theft, fraud and ways seniors can protect themselves from these threats.
For more information or to register for this event call the church office at 330-426-2629 by March 5.
Lifeguard training class planned in March
SALEM – The Salem Community Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course from March 16-27. Classes will run weeknights from 5 to 8. Cost is $220 for members and $260 for non-members. Upon completion participants will receive lifeguard training, first aid, professional rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator essentials certifications. To register call 330-332-5885.
Event to focus on women’s heart health
ALLIANCE – In honor of American Heart Month, Alliance Community Hospital and the American Heart Association are collaborating for the second year to help Alliance go red for women’s heart health.
“Alliance Goes Red: Empowering Heart Smart Women in Our Community” is an evening designed to empower the community, especially women, with the knowledge and tools they need to make positive lifestyle changes to help reduce their risk of heart disease.
This free event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Alliance High School cafeteria. Reservations are needed by Feb. 19 at 330-596-7575.
“Go Red For Women is about much more than wearing red on National Wear Red Day. It’s about making a change,” said Gina Henke, communications director for American Heart Association. “Encourage your family and friends to take small steps toward healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke, too.”
The evening’s panel of speakers will include: Stephanie Boyd, MSN, RN, director of the Aultman Heart Center at Alliance Community Hospital; Kimberly Jackson, D.O., family physician; and Debra Lehrer, M.D., senior vice president of Planetree Leadership. Community members will also have the unique opportunity to hear the first-hand accounts of local heart disease survivors. Blood pressure readings and light refreshments will be provided. All in attendance will be entered to win baskets donated by community businesses.
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Shrove Tuesday pancake-sausage supper
LEETONIA The Shrove Tuesday pancake-sausage supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 29 Spruce St. Proceeds will benefit Mark Evans. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12.
Lisbon Baptist Food Pantry open Thursday
LISBON – The Lisbon Baptist Food Pantry at 6428 Lisbon Road will be open from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Attendees are reminded to bring identification.
‘Beat Goes On’ heart technology update set
YOUNGSTOWN – Dr. Allen Amorn and Dr. Allan Katz, cardiac electrophysiologists with Mercy Health Youngstown, will speak during the “Beat Goes On” at 6 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall. The doctors will discuss updates in technologies and treatment for atrial fibrillation including LifeVest, a wearable defibrillator for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.
This community event is provided by St. Elizabeth Heart and Vascular Center to raise awareness about heart disease. In addition to the speakers, it will feature a heart-healthy dinner buffet, informational displays and basket raffle. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner follows at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For reservations call 330-480-3998.
KSU? Salem plans nursing open house
SALEM -Kent State University at Salem is hosting an open house for anyone interested in its bachelor’s of nursing degree program on Thursday in room 192 of the main building on state Route 45. Registration is at 5:45 p.m. and the open house will continue until 8 p.m.
Faculty and staff members will present information on the nursing degree program offered at the Salem campus, as well as details about financial aid, registration and testing. Staff will also give guided tours of the state-of-the-art nursing education labs and its simulation lab. To make a reservation contact 330-337-4139 or sodonne3@kent.edu.
Breakfast offered at Damascus Methodist
DAMASCUS – The public is invited to the monthly community breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10.
Beef tip and noodle dinner set Saturday
NORTH LIMA – The Good Hope Lutheran Church at 12030 Market St. is serving its annual beef tip and noodle dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The meal includes salad, bread, beverage, cherry pie and ice cream. Carryout is available. Cost is $8.50 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. For information or tickets call the church at 330-549-2406.
Chinese New Year program planned
SALEM – A Chinese New Year program will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Creative Learning Center: The Storybook Museum Recreated at Kent State University City Center, 230 N. Lincoln Ave. The program was canceled on Feb. 14 due to inclement weather. This free event is for school-age children and their families. Children will participate in a craft that symbolizes the festival. Several stories relating to the Chinese New Year will be read and shared. An indoor parade is scheduled. Registration is required by contacting Ginger Grilli at 330-337-7225 or gingergrilli@aol.com.
Winter banquet dance scheduled in Lisbon
LISBON – A winter banquet dance, offering food, fun and fellowship, will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 114 E. Washington St. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, refreshments and cake. The evening will include a DJ, gift baskets to be raffled, a door prize and 50/50 drawing. Tickets are $10 for couples, $6 for adults and $3 for children and may be purchased at the door or by calling 330-420-3760. Proceeds will benefit the Family Recovery Center’s Fleming House.
Fleming House provides safe, affordable, drug-free transitional housing and specialized services for homeless, chemically dependent women and their children. There are 10 furnished apartments, a large community room, a multipurpose room with kitchenette, laundry facilities and access to children’s daycare.
Health at Home workshop planned
BOARDMAN – Mercy Health Youngstown will host a one-hour workshop, Health at Home, on Feb. 27 in the Woodland Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St.
The workshop includes an easy-to-use reference guide that provides information about more than 200 common health problems as well as tips on caring for yourself and your family, preventing illness and injury, and advice on when to seek medical attention. The morning session runs from 11 a.m. to noon, the evening session runs from 5:30 to 6:30. The workshop and all materials are free, but reservations are required at 330-480-3070.
‘Races’ set at Washingtonville VFW
WASHINGTONVILLE – Beaver Creek Horseman’s Association will host its Night at the Races on March 7 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5532. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Horses are $10 (includes two free admission tickets). For more information or tickets call 330-464-9753.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Educational Technology panel to meet
SALEM – The Educational Technology Committee of the Salem Board of Education will meet at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday in the administration office, 1226 E. State St.
Spaghetti dinner set at Salem Masons
SALEM – The public is invited to a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Salem Masonic Temple, 788 E. State St. Cost is $6 for adults for the complete meal. The building is equipped with a handicap-accessible elevator.
Salem Saxons to host Lenten fish fries
SALEM – The Salem Saxon Club at 1980 Newgarden Road (state Route 9), will begin hosting its six annual public Lenten fish fries beginning on Feb. 20. Dinners will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and include a choice of baked or fried ocean cod, or breaded pork chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce or cole slaw, homemade cake, coffee/tea, iced tea or punch. Cost is $11 for adults, $6 for children and free for under 5. Carryouts are available by calling 330-222-1770 after 4:30 p.m. A cash bar is open to the public.
Phantoms Skate/Meet and Greet set
YOUNGSTOWN – Mill Creek MetroParks will hold a Youngstown Phantoms Skate/Meet and Greet at the Lily Pond from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, as long as the weather permits safe skating conditions. The Lily Pond will be open for supervised skating that day from noon to 6 p.m.
Supervised ice skating this weekend will be held from from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday. For more information contact 330-702-3000 or MillCreekMetroParks.org.
Litter prevention scholarship offered
YOUNGSTOWN – The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals (OALPRP) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student from Ohio. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must: Plan to enroll or currently be enrolled at an accredited Ohio college, university or technical school; Have declared or plan to declare a major relating to environmental sciences or environmental education; Reside in an OALPRP member city/county. The Mahoning County Solid Waste District (Green Team) is a member.
OALPRP scholarship forms may be downloaded at www.oalprp.org (click on the link for “Scholarships”) or obtained by contacting Kim Lewis of the Mahoning County Green Team at 330-740-2060. The deadline for submission of the application is April 15. Completed forms can be e-mailed to Scholarship Chairman Steve Schlather at sschlather@clarkcountyohio.org.
Harvest for Hunger kickoff planned
YOUNGSTOWN – The 24th annual Harvest for Hunger kickoff begins at 10:30 a.m. at Second Harvest Food Bank, 2805 Salt Springs Road. Harvest for Hunger is a food and funds drive that takes place in March and April to help stock the food bank’s shelves for the spring and summer months when donations taper off.
All funds raised and food collected remains in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties to help feed our friends and neighbors.
To participate in the Harvest for Hunger campaign by conducting a food and/or funds drive to benefit the food bank, contact Paige Tomlinson-Miller at 330-792-5522 Ext. 11.
Financial contributions may also be made at supermarket sponsor Giant Eagle by tearing off a $1, $5, or $10 coupon at the register Feb. 22 through April 11 and at participating Sparkle Markets and Walgreens locations March 1 to April 11. Donations are added to your bill. Harvest for Hunger sponsors are Giant Eagle, 21 WFMJ and WBCB, The Vindicator, Cumulus Radio Stations HOT 101, K-105 and Y-103, and UFCW Local 880.
Memorial Building plans bus trip
SALEM – The Salem Memorial Building Association is offering a bus trip to the Allen Theatre in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square on April 25 to see the Tony Award winning play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at 2:30 p.m. Siblings Vanya and Sonia are content to pass quietly into their twilight years until their fading B-movie-star sister descends upon them – with sexy boy toy Spike – in tow. Family squabbling and despair has never been quite as funny as this comedy that questions our ability to age gracefully in an age of iPods and Twitter. Cost is $80 and includes transportation and theater ticket. This trip is limited to the first 24 who register. Payment is due by March 21. For more information call Shane Franks at 330-332-5512.
Winter Survival program offered
SALEM – “Winter Survivor 101” opens this year’s Go Wild in the Parks program presented by the Salem Public Library and the Salem Parks and Recreation Department. Scout leader Mark Smith and Boy Scout Troop #3 will discuss and demonstrate cold weather survival techniques. The program begins at 1 p.m. Feb. 21 on the nature trail at Memorial Park. The program is free and open to the public. Dress warm as you will be outside between 60-90 minutes. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided. Registration is requested online at salem.lib.oh.us. For more information call Shane Franks at 330-332-5512.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
New Waterford breakfast canceled
NEW WATERFORD – The pancake breakfast is canceled on Saturday at the New Waterford United Methodist Church.
Spaghetti dinner set in Summitville
SUMMITVILLE – The public is invited to an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department, 32046 Spruce St., Summitville. Cost is $6, and free for children under 12.
Washingtonville fish fry planned
WASHINGTONVILLE – A fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Beavercreek Sportsman Club, 14480 Washingtonville Road. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Carryouts will be available. For more information call 330-402-9481.
The fish fries will continue at the club from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays up until Easter Sunday on April 5.
Alliance Hospital Auxiliary book sale set
ALLIANCE – Alliance Community Hospital is sponsoring its “Books are Fun” vendor sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 and 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 in Conference Room 1 – A at the hospital. This sale offers much more than just books, with a large variety of unique items, giving customers 30 to 70 percent off retail prices. All types of payments will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the auxiliary which raises money for special needs for different departments, gives three scholarships each year, and pays the salary of the shuttle vehicle driver.
Leetonia Schools Newsletter available
LEETONIA – The winter edition of the Leetonia Schools Newsletter is now available online at leetonia.k12.oh.us under the tab “Our District.” Anyone seeking a printout of the newsletter may request one by calling the board office at 330-427-6594 Ext. 1001.
Eastern Gateway alumni offer bricks
STEUBENVILLE – Eastern Gateway Community College’s Alumni Association is selling commemorative bricks to raise money for the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
The decorative bricks, priced at $50 each, will be placed in the courtyard on the Jefferson County campus. They can be personalized with the name and year of a student’s graduation or a special message in honor or memory of a specific individual. Each engraved brick will accommodate three lines of up to 15 characters each, which includes spaces, numbers, letters and punctuation.
“This is a great way for our students and alumni to celebrate their accomplishments or acknowledge the influence someone has had on their life,” said Amanda Coburn, secretary to the foundation and alumni. “All of the proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund, so it’s a great way to help others pursue an education and find direction in their working lives.”
Checks may be made payable to Eastern Gateway Community College with “commemorative brick” on the memo line and mailed to Eastern Gateway Community College Alumni Office, 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952.
For more information contact Coburn at 740-264-5591 Ext. 1805 or acoburn@egcc.edu.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Breakfast set Saturday at Winona church
WINONA – The public is invited to the youth benefit pancake, sausage and egg breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winona United Methodist Church, 32114 Winona Road. The suggested donation is $7 for adults and $5 for ages 4 to 10.
Saxon Club planning Lenten fish fries
SALEM – The Salem Saxon Club at 1980 Newgarden Road (state Route 9), will begin hosting its six annual public Lenten fish fries beginning on Feb. 20. Dinners will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and include a choice of baked or fried ocean cod, or breaded pork chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce or cole slaw, homemade cake, coffee/tea, iced tea or punch. Cost is $11 for adults, $6 for children and free for under 5. Carryouts are available by calling 330-222-1770 after 4:30 p.m. A cash bar is open to the public.
St. Paul LCBA meeting set March 5
SALEM – The first Loyal Christian Benefit Association meeting of 2015 begins at 7 p.m. March 5 at St. Paul School gym. The agenda will include preliminary plans for the April 25 card party.
Healthy eating discussion planned
BOARDMAN – Learn to be more aware of what you eat and why during the next “Healthy Eating for You: Eating Mindfulness” presentation.
Registered dietician and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead the informational discussion and answer questions from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Willow Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St. The presentation, provided by Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is free and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated by calling 330-480-3070. Parking is free.
Run Away From Drugs 5K set April 11
COLUMBIANA – Leadership Columbiana County’s (LCC) Run Away From Drugs 5K run/walk kicks off at 9 a.m. April 11 at Firestone Park Pavilion #1. Cost is $17 for pre-registration if received before April 1 and $10 for children 11 and under . Registration cost is $20 on race day. Registration is accepted from 8 to 8:45 a.m.
T-shirts are guaranteed to first 75 participants.
LCC will donate all proceeds to the Drug Awareness and Prevention programs in Columbiana County schools.
‘Investigation Day’ planned at Heartland
COLUMBIANA – Heartland Christian School at 28 Pittsburgh St. will present “Investigation Day” from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
Visitors will experience a chapel service, classroom visit, school tour and information session. Lunch will be provided. For reservations contact 330-482-2331 or lbrandenstein@heartlandschool.org.
WB kindergarten registration set
BELOIT – Kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year will be held April 9 and 10 by appointment only at the West Branch Middle School.
Any child who is 5 years of age on or before Sept. 30, 2015, and resides within the West Branch School District is eligible to be registered by calling Anna Lesch in the superintendent’s office to schedule an appointment at 330-938-9324.
If you are a non-resident and planning to apply for open enrollment, you will also need to schedule an appointment for registration. Open enrollment applications will be available at your registration appointment for kindergarten only. To be eligible for open enrollment your child will need to be 5 years of age by the date set by your district of residence. Contact the superintendent’s office in your resident district to confirm that date.
The following items will be required at registration: birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security card, custody/court papers (if applicable) and proof of residency (utility bill, purchase/lease agreement, driver’s license). West Branch will copy a form of identification of the person who is registering their child. Only the custodial parent/guardian can register a child for kindergarten.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Salem Community Pantry to meet
SALEM – The Salem Community Pantry will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Education Building of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway Ave. This meeting is open to the public.
Special education overview offered
LISBON – A special education overview for Beaver Local School District featuring new building discussion for special education is slated from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the Red and White Room number two at the high school. A question and answer session for parents follows the presentation.
Guilford Ruritan fish fry canceled
GUILFORD LAKE – The Guilford Lake Ruritan Club’s fish fry on Friday has been canceled.
New Waterford breakfast set
NEW WATERFORD – The public is invited to a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Waterford United Methodist Church, 46925 S. State St. Donations will be accepted.
Angels to host breakfast Saturday
CANFIELD – Angels for Animals is hosting a “Treat Your Sweet Valentine’s Day” all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Hall, 4750 W. South Range Road. Cost is $8 and $5 for children 6 and under. In addition to regular and specialty pancakes, the menu offers sausage, bacon, homefries, scrambled eggs, toast, pastries, mixed fruit, orange juice, coffee, milk and tea. There also will be a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit the Valentine Fund for the Specialty Eyecare Program.
Pork chop dinner planned
EAST ROCHESTER – A stuffed pork chop dinner to raise funds for East Rochester’s United Methodist Church will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, 24754 U.S. Route 30. The dinner will include homemade stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, cole slaw, rolls, old-fashioned pies and desserts and beverages. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Donations are encouraged. Dine-in and pick up are available. Call ahead at 330-894-2515.
All proceeds will benefit the East Rochester United Methodist Church’s stained-glass window restoration project and missions.
Fried chicken offered at Banquet
SALEM – The Banquet in Salem is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Building, 785 E. State St. The meal will be served by a new sponsor, the Salem Slovak Club. The menu offers vegetable soup, fried chicken, potato salad, green beans with bacon, salad, fresh fruit and vegetables, and assorted cakes. Additional sponsors are needed. For more information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.
Winter program set at Salem park
SALEM – “Winter Survivor 101” opens this year’s Go Wild in the Parks program presented by the Salem Public Library and the Salem Parks and Recreation Department. Scout leader Mark Smith and Boy Scout Troop #3 will discuss and demonstrate cold weather survival techniques. The program begins at 1 p.m. Feb. 21 on the nature trail at Waterworth Memorial Park. The program is free and open to the public. Dress warm as you will be outside between 60-90 minutes. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided. Registration is requested online at salem.lib.oh.us. For more information call Shane Franks at 330-332-5512.
Kindergarten screening set
SEBRING – Kindergarten screening for all children who will be 5 by Sept. 30 and resides within the Sebring School District will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 and 8 a.m. to noon March 18 at B. L. Miller School, 506 W. Virginia Ave. Ohio Revised Code 3313.673 specifies that all first time kindergarten students must be screened.
Non-residents planning to apply for open enrollment, which will be available at screening, will need to schedule an appointment. To be eligible for open enrollment your child must be 5 years of age by the date set by their district of residence. They will also need to register with their home school. Parents are required to bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security card, proof of residency and custody papers, if applicable. Copies will be made and originals returned to parents. Speech, hearing, and eyes will be checked at this time. Allow at least one hour for your child’s screening.
An appointment will be necessary for this screening by calling B. L. Miller School at 330-938-2025 Ext. 3501 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Diabetes education offered
POLAND – Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, will offer diabetes education Feb. 17-19 at Hospice House and at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
The three-day course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the diabetes classroom at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.
Healthcare professionals who teach the course, which is certified by the American Diabetes Association, focus on the medical aspects of the disease such as medications, glucose monitoring, exercise and complications during the first session. The second and third sessions focus on learning to plan meals, count carbohydrates, interpret food labels and make positive food choices.
“These classes provide participants with the knowledge they need to manage their diabetes and avoid the long-term complications the disease can cause,” said Kay Leonhart, manager, diabetes education, Mercy Health Youngstown. They are offered throughout the year at three Mercy Health Youngstown locations: St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, St. Joseph Warren Hospital and Hospice House.
The classes will be repeated March 3-5 at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Registration is required by calling 330-480-2676.
Genetic Testing topic at meeting
YOUNGSTOWN – Jennifer Stein, a genetic counselor at Akron Children’s Hospital, will discuss “Cancer and Genetic Testing” during the next meeting of Joanie’s Sisters in Support Sorority. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, 1044 Belmont Ave.
Heredity accounts for some breast and ovarian cancers, Stein says, even in women who have tested negative for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2, the two most common breast/ovarian cancer genes. She will address the significance of heredity in families prone to developing breast and ovarian cancers, and additional testing that may benefit some patients.
Joanie’s Sisters is sponsored by Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, and is open to all breast and ovarian cancer survivors. For information call 330-480-2763.
World Day of Prayer observed
SALEM – Salem Church Women United will observe the annual World Day of Prayer on March 6 at Faith Chapel Fellowship Church, 155 E. Pershing St.
A luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. by the ladies of the church. A love and appreciation offering will be taken for the meal. Associate Pastor Michael C. Hileman will provide the program after the luncheon. All Church Women United meetings are open to women of all faiths. The regular monthly meeting in February has been canceled.
Park sponsorships available
LISBON – The Columbiana County Park District is again seeking sponsors as it begins another year of programs and events for the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail, Scenic Vista Park and Hellbender Bluff Park. To help underwrite the costs of these events, the park board is seeking sponsorships in the amount of $25 (standard), $50 (bronze), $100 (silver) and $200 (gold). Your sponsorship will acknowledged by the park board and is needed by March 9 for the information to be included in the 2015 schedule of events. Checks should be made out to Friends of the Park, care of the county Park District, 130 W. Maple St., Lisbon, Ohio, 44432.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Columbiana Senior Citizens, meeting, 10 a.m., Upper Room; pizza provided for lunch.
Drive-thru ham dinner, 4-6 p.m., Columbiana First United Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St.; $7.
Free children’s movie, 3:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library; 330-482-5509.
Columbiana Schools Board of Education, meeting, 6 p.m., high school media center.
LISBON
Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fleming House behind McDonald’s; 330-337-0940.
SALEM
Community Relations Committee of Salem Board of Education meeting, 9 a.m., administration office, 1226 E. State St.
Salem High School Class of 1948, breakfast, 10 a.m., Adele’s Place.
Retired Salem Community Hospital employees, lunch, 11 a.m., Das Dutch Haus.
Rotary Club, lunch, 11:45 a.m., Salem Community Center.
Salem Quota International, board meeting, 5 p.m.; general dinner meeting to follow at 6 p.m. at the Senior Housing Clubhouse on West Perry Street.
Food distribution, 5-7:30 p.m., Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St.
Bingo, St. Paul School; kitchen opens and card sales start at 5 p.m.; early bird games begin at 6:50 p.m.
Salem High School Band Boosters meeting, 7 p.m., high school band room.
WED/11
COLUMBIANA
Crestview Board of Education, building and grounds committee, 6 a.m. superintendent’s office, 44100 Crestview Road.
Columbiana High School Class of 1951, 9 a.m., Das Dutch Haus; all classes welcome.
Crestview Board of Education, meeting, 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center, 44100 Crestview Road.
EAST PALESTINE
East Palestine High School Class of 1954, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Antone’s.
LISBON
David Anderson High School Class of 1956, lunch, 11 a.m., Chef’s Table.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection, support group meeting, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Counseling Center, 40722 state Route 154, wing B boardroom
Parents and students in grades six to 11 are invited to College Credit Plus informational night, 7 p.m., David Anderson Junior/Senior High School.
SALEM
Salem High School Class of 1956, luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.
Free lunch and devotions for senior citizens, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Realife Church, 12824 Salem-Warren Road.
Men of the Salem High School Class of 1960, lunch, noon, Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.
Goshen High School Class of 1958, lunch, noon. Members invited to bring guests. Salem Hills Golf & Country Club.
Wings, 4-7 p.m., Salem Eagles Club.
TOPS 777, weigh-ins 5:30-6:15 p.m., meeting 6:20 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway Ave.; 330-332-1280.
Salem High School Class of 1968, dinner, 6 p.m., DeRienzo’s restaurant.
Salem United Commercial Travelers, Council #590, dinner, 6:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant; business session follows.
SEBRING
Al-Anon meetings, Pine Lake Christian Church, 636 Pine Lake Road. Beginner’s meeting, 6:30 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m.
Sebring American Legion Post 76 Auxiliary, meeting, 7 p.m., at the post.
WINONA
Senior Moments Cafe free lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Winona Friends Family Life Center on Whinnery Road; reservations, 330-222-1551.
THU/12
COLUMBIANA
“Chocolate Galore” program, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, for grades five-12. Registration, 330-482-5509.
Standing Together meeting for single moms, 6:30 p.m., Way Station. Growing Together group, 6:15-8 p.m., Upper Room Fellowship; 330-482-5072.
Food distribution, 4-6 p.m., Oasis Food Ministry at First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St.
DAMASCUS
TOPS Chapter 1329, 9:30 a.m., Damascus United Methodist Church; 330-537-3796.
EAST LIVERPOOL
National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection support group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., Carnegie Public Library, Fourth Street, lower level.
EAST PALESTINE
East Palestine High School and Middle School, parent-teacher conferences, 1:15-8 p.m.; to schedule call the high school at 330-426-5400 or the middle school 330-426-9451; 12:55 p.m. dismissal.
HANOVERTON
Redeemed Recovery support group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hanoverton Christian Church, 10251 Plymouth St.; 330-223-1561.
LEETONIA
Leetonia Village Schools, parent teacher conferences, middle and high school, 3-8:45 p.m., appointments, 330-427-6594 Ext. 2300; elementary school, 3:45 to 9:30 p.m., appointments, 330-427-6129 Ext. 2100.
Informational meeting for parents and students interested in participating in the College Credit Plus Program, 6:30 p.m., library at Leetonia High School; reservations, 330-427-2115 Ext. 2466
LISBON
Allen Lodge, entered apprentice degree, 7 p.m.
Columbiana County Board of Elections, regular session, 1 p.m., board office, 7989 Dickey Drive, Suite 3.
NORTH LIMA
Drive-thru chicken dinners, 3-6 p.m., or until sold out, Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Avenue Extension; $7. Advance orders, 330-549-2588.
SALEM
Kaiser/National retirees and past employees, breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.
Salem Regional Medical Center Auxiliary meeting, 9:30 a.m., small dining room, back of the hospital cafeteria; guest speaker, Doreen Charniga, physical therapist.; topic, “Physical Therapy.”
TOPS 1598, 9:50 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Weigh-ins, 8:45-9:30 a.m.; 330-332-1127. Handicap accessible.
Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Faith Chapel, 511 E. Pershing St.; 330-853-9311.
Pistol League, 6 p.m., Salem Hunting Club.
Registration deadline for Chinese New Year program on Feb. 14 at the Creative Learning Center: The Salem Storybook Museum; 330-337-7225 or gingergrilli@aol.com.
WASHINGTONVILLE
VFW Post meeting, 6 p.m.
FRI/13
BOARDMAN
Gamblers Anonymous meeting, 7:30 p.m., Westminster Church, 119 Stadium Drive; 330-505-5060.
GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
Food Pantry, 10 a.m.-noon, Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit.
LEETONIA
Fish fry, 5-8 p.m., Leetonia Italian American Club; carryouts 330-427-9900.
MINERVA
Market Street Art Spot, fourth anniversary celebration, 5-9 p.m., downtown Minerva; 330-868-7979 or denise.freeland@minervachamber.org.
SALEM
Food distribution, 9-11:30 a.m., Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St.
Auction, 6 p.m., Salem Eagles Club; doors and kitchen open at 4 p.m.
Afternoon tea, 1:30 p.m., Quaker Room, Salem Public Library; register at 330-332-0032.
Addiction recovery, open meeting, 7 p.m., Faith Chapel, 511 E. Pershing St.; 330-332-8573.
Indoor .22 rifle matches, 6 p.m., Salem Hunting Club.
SAT/14
CANFIELD
Youngstown Area Weavers Guild meeting, 10 a.m., Colonial Inn on the Canfield Fairgrounds; 330-799-5836.
COLUMBIANA
Columbiana High School Class of 1961, 9:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus.
HANOVERTON
United Class 1966, breakfast, 8 a.m., Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.
NEGLEY
All-you-can-eat oyster soup night, 4-7 p.m., Negley Masonic Lodge, 50873 Richardson Ave., $7 for adults, $4 for 12 and under. Carryouts available.
SALEM
Haystack breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Salem Eagles Club, $6; carryouts available.
Salem High School Class of 1958, breakfast, 9 a.m., Adele’s Place.
Valentine’s Day “Sweetheart Dance,” 8 p.m.-midnight, for members and guests, Salem Elks #305; $25 per couple, $15 for single; 330-337-3222.
Valentine’s Day dance, Salem AMVETS, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; music by Hat Trickz.
Salem High School Class of 1959, lunch, noon, Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.
Chinese New Year program at the Creative Learning Center: The Salem Storybook Museum, 1-3 p.m.; 330-337-7225 or gingergrilli@aol.com.
Valentine’s Day Dance, 9 p.m.-midnight, Salem Italian-American Club; band, “Finding Sparky.”
Sweetheart dance with DJ Joe Santano, 9 p.m.-midnight, Salem Eagles Club, 1884 N. Ellsworth Ave.; kitchen open 8-10 p.m.
SALINEVILLE
All-you-can-eat breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Kiwanis Park Building, $7, $4; carryouts available.
SUN/15
CANFIELD
Columbiana and Mahoning County Beekeepers Association, coverdish lunch, 1 p.m.; business session, 2 p.m., Mahoning County Experimental Farm on Columbiana-Canfield Road.
CORNERSBURG
Gamblers Anonymous, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church Presbyterian, 3425 Hopkins Road; 330-505-5060.
SALEM
Public breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 892, 496 Arch St.; haystacks, or eggs, pancakes, hash browns, sausage patties, with toast, orange juice and coffee; $5.
MON/16
COLUMBIANA
TOPS 720, Presbyterian Church, weigh-ins, 9-9:35 a.m.; 330-482-5946.
DAMASCUS
Lupus support group meeting, 7 p.m., Damascus Friends Church; 330-509-9015.
EAST LIVERPOOL
“Sacred Dance” classes for ages 8-adult, 4:30-5:15 p.m., East Liverpool Salvation Army, 413 E. Fourth St.; sign-up at 330-385-2086.
LISBON
Al-Anon meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Fleming House, 7300 Rose Drive.
Alateen meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Fleming House, 7300 Rose Drive.
NEW WATERFORD
National Alliance on Mental Illness, family support group meeting, 6-8 p.m., East Fairfield United Methodist Church, state Route 558; 330-424 5772.
SALEM
Food distribution, 9-11:30 a.m., Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St.
R-Weigh weight groups, 1:45 and 6:15 p.m., First Friends Church. Weigh-ins 1-1:30 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.; 330-332-1078.
Emotions Anonymous meeting, 2-3 p.m., Holy Trinity Church; 330-337-3089.
TOPS 1380, 6:15 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway Ave.; 330-584-7952.
TUE/17
CANFIELD
Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club, dinner, 6 p.m., Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road; meeting, 7 p.m.; 330-717-3695,
That Quilt Group I Belong To, meeting, 7 p.m., Fair Park; 330-702-0532.
COLUMBIANA
Chips and Chatter Book Club, “Close to Famous” by Joan Bauer.
LISBON
Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fleming House behind McDonald’s; 330-337-0940.
Family and Children First Council of Columbiana County, mandated members meeting, 9 a.m., board office, 27 Vista Drive.
NORTH LIMA
Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper, 5-7 p.m., Mount Olivet United Church of Christ, 410 W. South Range Road; donations accepted.
SALEM
Deming former employees and spouses, breakfast, 8 a.m., Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.
Rotary Club, lunch, 11:45 a.m., Salem Community Center.
Food distribution, 5-7:30 p.m., Salem Community Pantry, 794 E. Third St.
Feed the Salem Community Pantry Fat Tuesday celebration fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Salem Community Center. Tickets at the SCC or a Salem Rotary or Kiwanis member.
Salem Lions Club, 6 p.m., Memorial Building (second floor).
Bingo, St. Paul School; kitchen opens and card sales start at 5 p.m.; early bird games begin at 6:50 p.m.
Bank One retirees and former employees, lunch, noon, Annabell’s; cancellations, call Evelyn Babb, 330-332-5307.
WED/18
LISBON
National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection, support group meeting, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Counseling Center, 40722 state Route 154, wing B boardroom.
SALEM
Free lunch and devotions for senior citizens, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Realife Church, 12824 Salem-Warren Road.
Wings, 4-7 p.m., Salem Eagles Club.
TOPS 777, weigh-ins 5:30-6:15 p.m., meeting 6:20 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway Ave.; 330-332-1280.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Domestic Violence Shelter plans training
ALLIANCE – The Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter is seeking volunteers and will offer a training class from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Those interested are asked to contact the shelter at 330-823-7223 or aadvs@neo.rr.com.
The training session, led by Education Services Coordinator Taryn Miller and Director of Development Chris Cugini, will cover an overview of domestic violence, the cycle of violence, code of conduct and other shelter procedures. Volunteers must be 18 years or older with no criminal background and will help in a variety of areas including childcare, maintenance, cleaning, fundraising committee, development department tasks and/or assisting with donations. Monetary donations may be sent to P.O. Box 3622, Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Kelli Hurley
SALEM – A benefit spaghetti dinner and 50/50 raffle for Kelli Hurley will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Salem High School cafeteria, 1200 E. Sixth St. Hurley is a Kiwanis member and Key Club advisor. She was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for under 5. Carryouts are available.
Salem used book sale planned March 7
SALEM – The Salem Public Library Memorial Fund Association will hold a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 in the St. Paul School gymnasium, 925 E. State St. Books for all ages as well as DVDs, audiobooks and magazines will be available. For more information call 330-332-0042.
Pizza Hut pizzas to aid foodbanks
STOW – Beginning Monday and just in time for Valentine’s Day, visit any locally owned and operated Pizza Hut to purchase a heart-shaped pizza. Cost starts at $9 and 50 cents of each pizza sold in a Pizza Hut dining room will go to the local Feeding America affiliated Foodbanks through May.
Tuition Mission scholarships offered
EAST LIVERPOOL -The Tuition Mission Foundation, which has been serving needy college-bound students in the area since 1962, will applications for the 2015-16 academic year beginning Feb. 15. The deadline is April 15.
Foundation Vice President Catherine S. Vodrey said, “We have substantially revamped the application so that it’s a single streamlined document, rather than three parts. It can be completed online in under an hour.”
Though it can be filled out online, the application must be printed and mailed, scanned and e-mailed, or hand-delivered to Tuition Mission.
The Awards Committee generally meets during the first week of May, and students are notified regarding their tuition awards about a month after that.
Tuition Mission accepts applications from students residing in seven districts in the tri-state area: Beaver Local, East Liverpool and Wellsville; Oak Glen in northern West Virginia; and Midland, South Side and Western Beaver in western Pennsylvania.
Applications are also accepted from students enrolled at non-traditional schools like East Liverpool’s Buckeye Online School for Success and American Spirit Academy; Midland’s Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School; and others. The only requirement is that applicants reside in the school districts served by the foundation. Applicants are encouraged to go to TuitionMissionFoundation.com and click on the “Apply for Funding” link.
Stage Left plans ‘Barefoot’ auditions
LISBON – Stage Left Players will hold auditions for its next production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 or 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way.
Director Bill Finley seeks a cast of six to play the characters who set up housekeeping in a New York City brownstone. Cast specifics can be found on the website, StageLeftPlayers.org.Auditions. Shows begin at 7 p.m. April 17, 18, 24, 25 and 2 p.m. April 26.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Steak fry, dance set at Lisbon VFW
LISBON – A steak fry and dance will be held Saturday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4111, 210 E. Lincoln Way. Dinners will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for chicken, $11 for strip steak and $14 for T-bone. The dance follows from 8 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Rough Edges. Cost for the dance only is $5.
Banquet to feature pasta, meatballs
SALEM – Salem City employees will sponsor the Banquet in Salem Monday after donating their own personal money to cover the cost. The meal will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Building. The menu includes: chicken noodle soup, penne pasta and meatballs, green beans, tossed salad, fresh veggies, fresh fruit and assorted cakes.
Additional sponsors are needed. For more information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.
Salem High band Boosters to meet
SALEM – Salem High School Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in the high school band room. Details of the March New York City trip, County Honors Band, and annual spaghetti dinner will be discussed. Parents and grandparents of students in grades 5 through 12 are welcome to attend. Additional information: gregg.warner9244@gmail.com.
Physical therapist to speak at meeting
SALEM – Doreen Charniga, physical therapist, will speak when the Salem Regional Medical Center Auxiliary meets on Feb. 12. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. in the small dining room at the back of the hospital caferia.
Negley Masons to host oyster soup night
NEGLEY – Negley Masonic Lodge will host its annual all-you-can-eat oyster soup night from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the lodge, 50873 Richardson Ave. A variety of soups will be available. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Carryouts are available.
Kindergarten registration set at SR
CANFIELD – Kindergarten registration for students in the South Range Local School District will be taken the week of March 2-6.
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2015, may register over the phone and make an appointment for screening by calling the elementary school office at 330-549-5578 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. during the designated week. Students to be registered must be residents of the South Range School district.
Fat Tuesday event aids Salem pantry
SALEM – “Feed the Salem Community Pantry Fat Tuesday” celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Salem Community Center (SCC). All proceeds will go to the pantry.
This year will be the largest for celebrity chef/business participation including: Affordable Catering, Chris Phillis and Bill Watkins; The Apicella Family; Auburn Skilled Nursing; Buckeye Boy Scout Council, Chris Hyde; Catered Affair, Lorrie Weingart; City of Salem, Auditor Betty Brothers; Columbiana Country Career and Technical Center, Kelly Darney, adult education director; Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, Chef J.R. Straley, culinary career/hospitality management; Family Recovery, Eloise Traina; First National Bank, Giant Eagle; H & R Block, Sara Mastrangelo; Jalisco; Kay’s Kitchen Catering; Kent State University Salem, Celeste Oprean, assistant dean; Lyle Printing, Janet Keene; Papa John’s, Steve Bryan; Patty and Tom Bauman; Perry Township Police Department, Chief Mike Emigh; Precision Orthodontics, Dr. Melissa L. Mikolich and Dr. Stephen P. Simpson; Print Works of Salem, Caron Richey (Posters and Tickets); Quota International of Salem, Janice Wells; Rotary Club of Salem, Laurie Chaffee, Charles Talbot, Matt Butts, Elaine Kothera and Carolyn Jones; Salem Community Food Pantry, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Votaw; Salem Kiwanis Club, Andy Estock; Salem Regional Medical Center, Wayland Wong, M.D., otolaryngology (Ears, Nose and Throat); Salem Walmart; St. Ann’s Church, Joe Cadile; Sterling House, Kimberly Bland; Visiting Angles, Susan Frenger.
For more information visit the SCC website at salemcommunitycenter.com or call 330-332-5885. Tickets for the event may be purchased at SCC or from a Rotary or Kiwanis member.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Southern Local BOE will meet
SALINEVILLE – The Southern Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the administrative office board room to discuss personnel.
Elkrun Trustees plan meetings
ELKRUN TOWNSHIP – Elkrun Township Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 19 at the township administration/garage building on state Route 154.
ACH hosting free lecture lunch
ALLIANCE – Alliance Community Hospital (ACH) will host a free community lecture luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 6 in conference room 1A in the hospital cafeteria. The topic, “What is Heart Failure?” will be presented by Stephanie Boyd, MSN, RN.
“Community members will learn about the causes heart failure, symptoms of the disease and treatment options,” said Boyd, director of the Aultman Heart Center (AHC) at ACH. “This lecture will also discuss lifestyle changes needed for patients with heart failure including activity, diet and medications.”
The AHC and ACH are partnering to deliver the most complete heart care to the Alliance community. This partnership focuses on coordination of care between the two hospitals, concentrating on standardizing the way care is delivered, streamlined education of the nursing staff, local noninvasive cardiac diagnostic testing and the overall patient experience.
A brief question and answer session follows. Reservations are not required. For more information visit achosp.org.
Preschool holding dinner
COLUMBIANA – Jerusalem Lutheran Church Preschool will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in Luther Hall at the Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St. Tickets are $6 per person or a family of four or more for $20. Proceeds benefit the preschool fund.
Kent State planning webcast
EAST LIVERPOOL – Kent State University at East Liverpool is hosting a live webcast on Feb. 12 in the Brown Room on the second floor of the Mary Patterson Building, 212 E. Fourth St.
The speaker is Lawrence D. Burns, Ph.D, former corporate vice president of Research and Development and Strategic Planning at General Motors.
The free event begins with a networking breakfast at 8 a.m. and is being held in conjunction with the Columbiana County Port Authority. The webcast will run from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Burns will speak via webcast across Ohio from a live presentation in Cincinnati. His topic is “Making Value: The Future of Manufacturing.” During his remarks, Burns will explain the importance of “making value,” not just “making things” for customers. He will recommend specific actions that small- to medium-sized manufacturers can consider to better prepare for the future of manufacturing.
Anyone from the manufacturing sector is invited to attend and may register by calling 216-432-5205 or by email at kyle.white@magnetwork.org.
Label reading program offered
BOARDMAN – Learn to read and decipher food labels, and how information on labels relates to health during a Healthy Eating for You: Label Reading presentation at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Willow Room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market St.
Registered dietician and community educator Bridget Lackey will lead an informational discussion and answer questions. Reservations are appreciated by calling 330-480-3070.
This program is provided The presentation is free of charge by Mercy Health Youngstown.
ACH hosting free lecture lunch
SALEM – Salem Elks #305 is hosting its Valentine’s Day “Sweetheart Dance” from 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14 for members and guests.
Tickets are $25 per couple, $15 for single and available at the lodge, 824 E. State. St. or by calling 330-337-3222. Music will be provided by the band, “Time Machine.” Hors d’ouevres will be served from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Library hosting free tax prep
LISBON – Licensed tax preparer Carol Tsilimos will provide free income tax preparation assistance for senior citizens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Lepper Public Library.
Appointments must be made in advance by calling 330-424-3117.
Library offers preschool time
LEETONIA- The Leetonia Community Public Library announces a Preschool Discovery Time from 11:15 a.m. to noon each Wednesday and Thursday beginning Feb. 11.
Children are invited to come and sing songs, discover great stories and do various activities in which they learn essential skills to get them ready for reading and school.
Kent State planning webcast
EAST LIVERPOOL – Kent State University at East Liverpool is hosting a live webcast on Feb. 12 in the Brown Room on the second floor of the Mary Patterson Building, 212 E. Fourth St.
The speaker is Lawrence D. Burns, Ph.D, former corporate vice president of Research and Development and Strategic Planning at General Motors.
The free event begins with a networking breakfast at 8 a.m. and is being held in conjunction with the Columbiana County Port Authority. The webcast will run from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Burns will speak via webcast across Ohio from a live presentation in Cincinnati. His topic is “Making Value: The Future of Manufacturing.” During his remarks, Burns will explain the importance of “making value,” not just “making things” for customers. He will recommend specific actions that small- to medium-sized manufacturers can consider to better prepare for the future of manufacturing.
Anyone from the manufacturing sector is invited to attend and may register by calling 216-432-5205 or by email at kyle.white@magnetwork.org.
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Columbiana food distribution planned
COLUMBIANA – Oasis Food Ministry will distribute food from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26 at the First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St.
Beekeepers to meet Feb. 15 in Canfield
CANFIELD – The Columbiana and Mahoning County Beekeepers Association plans to meet on Feb. 15 at the Mahoning County Experimental Farm on Columbiana-Canfield Road. A coverdish lunch begins at 1 p.m. followed by the business session at 2 p.m.
Salem Masons to offer breakfast buffet
SALEM-A public breakfast buffet will be served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Salem Masonic Building, 788 E. State St. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10 and free for children under 2. The menu offers pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, homemade sausage gravy, biscuits, homefries, toast, fruit cocktail, orange juice, coffee and tea.
The building is equipped with a handicapped accessible elevator. Proceeds will be directed to the Salem Masonic Building Fund.
Tax help offered at Leetonia Library
LEETONIA- The Leetonia Community Public Library will host a representative from the Ohio Benefit Bank from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 to assist with any tax questions. Appointments are free and are first come, first serve. Call 234-567-0534 for a necessary appointment.
Ghost hunting presentation planned
LEETONIA- The Leetonia Community Public Library will host a ghost hunting presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. G12P will demonstrate how to use ghost hunting equipment and then visitors can try their new found skills inside the library. No registration necessary.
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