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Fundraiser set for Rally in the Valley
SALEM -- Men's Rally in the Valley is sponsoring a community fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. today at Bob Evans restaurant, 2299 E. State St. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of sales when diners present a flyer at the time of check out.
Saxon Club offers drive-by dinner
SALEM -- Orders for the drive-by dinner will be taken from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday by calling the Saxon Club at 330-222-1770.
The drive-by dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out Thursday at the Saxon Club, 1980 Newgarden Road (Route 9). The meal will include two breaded pork chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans and cake. Cost is $9. Customers may also drive by or call 330-692-2009 to reserve a meal.
Garage sale set at First Baptist Church
SALEM -- The public is invited to a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, 1290 E. State St. The rain date is Sept. 23. Proceeds from this fundraising event will go toward the repair of the church's bell tower. For more information call 330-337-8787.
Underground Railroad tour offered
SALEM -- The Salem Historical Society is offering an Underground Railroad tour on the Quakertown Trolley at noon Saturday. A docent, dressed as a Salem Quaker, will take passengers back in time to 1856. Following the sharing of many stories, the travelers will return to the 21st century with a better understanding of the plight of slaves, the working of the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement that flourished in Salem prior to the Civil War.
Since the homes are private and entrance not possible, flashed on a screen inside the trolley will be over 100 slides to show pictures of the insides of the homes, Underground Railroad hiding places, and several abolitionists who lived in or visited them. Cost is $15 per person. To schedule a tour call 330-337-6733.
Senior Moments Cafe sets lunch
WINONA -- The Senior Moments Cafe will resume its free lunches on Sept. 13 at the Winona Friends Church, Family Life Center on Whinnery Road. The free lunch will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All area senior citizens ages 55 and older are welcome to attend.
Drive-thru chicken dinner offered
NORTH LIMA -- A drive-thru chicken dinner will be served from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14, or until sold out at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Avenue Extension. The meal includes a stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a brownie. Cost is $7.
To order call 330-549-2588 and leave your name, phone number, number of dinners you want and the approximate time you will pick them up. A percentage of each month's profits is donated to local mission projects.
"Stitches in Time" set at Salem Library
SALEM -- Salem Public Library hosts a once-a-month get-together on the third Wednesday of each month for anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, cross stitching and any other similar activity. "Stitches in Time" will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Quaker Room at 821 E. State St. The class is open to the public and free of cost to attend. Registration is not required. For more information contact 330-332-0042 or library@salem.lib.oh.us. To learn more about more library programs and services visit salem.lib.oh.us.
"Babies and Such" yard sale planned
SALEM -- The "Babies and Such" yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Salem Eagles Club, 1884 N. Ellsworth Ave. Items available will include children's clothing, toys, Pack 'n Play Playyards, swings, crafts, etc. Vendor tables are $10 each and may be reserved by contacting Viola Jennings at 330-423-8631 or Becca Davis at 330-277-8023. Breakfast and lunch foods will be available for purchase including doughnuts and hot dogs.
Club planning craft show
WASHINGTONVILLE -- Crafters and vendors are needed for the first craft show at the Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 14480 Washingtonville Road. The craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7.
Table rentals are $20 per table with a $10 craft donation for the Chinese auction. Tables must be reserved and paid for by Sept. 20. Proceeds from the table rentals and auction will benefit the club and its activities. Checks must be made payable to Regina Groh.
Admission is free to the public. For more information call Jenni Groh at 330-427-2069 or Will Smith at 330-482-2555. The kitchen will be open for lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rabies clinic scheduled in Damascus
DAMASCUS - A rabies clinic is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Damascus Fire Department meeting room on state Route 534. The clinic is co-sponsored by the Mahoning County Board of Health and the Damascus Ruritan Club. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable items for the Damascus Friends Church Food Pantry.
Prevent mosquito borne disease
LISBON -- The Columbiana County Health Department reported Tuesday that there were mosquitoes found in the Lisbon area of Columbiana County that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) and is continuing to warn residents throughout the county to stay vigilant of mosquito borne diseases and protect themselves. There have been no human cases of mosquito borne disease in the county but there have been seven cases of WNV and eight cases of Lacross virus across Ohio.
Residents should do the following to prevent mosquito borne diseases.
-- Wear protective clothing such as long sleeves, long pants when outdoors.
-- Wear mosquito repellents that contain EPA-registered active ingredient such as DEET, picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or IR3535. Children should use products that have no more than 10 percent DEET.
-- Keep window and door screens closed and in good repair to keep mosquitoes out of your house.
-- Empty standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths.
-- Containers that fill with water should be emptied at least once a week.
-- Change the water in birdbaths every week.
-- Keep rain gutters clean.
-- Fix outdoor leaking faucets.
-- Clean ditches so water can flow.
-- Fill holes that hold water with gravel or dirt.
-- Consider using products containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), available at many garden and home improvement stores, to control mosquito larvae in containers that are too large to empty. Follow the label instructions.
Most people infected with mosquito-borne viruses show no systems, however, people over 50 years of age and children under the age of 16 are more likely to develop severe illness from the disease. Symptoms to look for are body aches, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, confusion, weakness, stiffness, and convulsions. Coma and paralysis occur in some cases and the virus can be fatal.
For more information contact the Columbiana County Environmental Division for the Columbiana County General Health District at 330-424-0272 or columbiana-health.org or like us on Facebook. (Submitted material)
Hunger Action Month under way
YOUNGSTOWN -- Beginning this month, the Second Harvest Food Bank, together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to hunger. Hunger Action Month is designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 42 million Americans, including 13 million children, are food insecure, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
In the Mahoning Valley more than 87,000 people struggle with hunger and may not know where they'll find their next meal. That number includes one in four children who may not have enough to eat.
September marks the 10th year the Feeding America network of food banks has organized this annual call to action and 10th year the Second Harvest Food Bank has participated in the Hunger Action Month movement. This year the campaign will focus on the strong connections between hunger and health.
The Hunger Action Month 2017 campaign asks people to consider how it must feel to live with an empty stomach, which puts a healthy life and a promising future at risk.
"The Food Bank through our member agencies fill thousands of requests for food each week from children and seniors in the Mahoning Valley," said Michael Iberis, executive director, Second Harvest Food Bank. "In addition to shelf stable food, we've increased our distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to provide more access to healthier food options to help children in the Valley to grow, learn and thrive, and provide seniors with much needed nutrient rich food that is often cost prohibitive."
"I've spent many days on the road this past year, visiting food banks, food pantries, and meal programs and meeting people who are facing hunger," said Diana Aviv, chief executive officer of Feeding America. "I've seen firsthand the anguish that food insecurity and hunger can cause. It is always heartbreaking to meet a mother or father who fears that they will not be able to feed their children. They know that their children cannot reach their full potential if they don't have enough to eat."
Hunger Action Day®, the second Thursday in September, is a day where efforts across the country are focused for greater impact. This year, on Sept. 14, Second Harvest Food Bank asks supporters to wear orange, the symbolic color of hunger to help raise awareness.