The Columbiana School District was recently supplied with 210 backpacks and multiple boxes of donated supplies for this year’s backpack program and supply drive, which was organized by the Whispering Pines Assisted Living Facility. Pictured are, from left, Rob Schwartz, owner/operator Generations Coffee and Century 21 realtor; Samantha Nutter, Whispering Pines sales and marketing director; Joshua Dixon Elementary Principal Kim Sharshan, Jennifer Burton, Whispering Pines executive director; Todd Hogan, Edward Jones financial advisor; and Don Mook, Columbiana schools superintendent. “This kind of generosity from our community is not surprising, but so extremely appreciated, so many students will benefit and have what they need to learn and succeed,” Sharshan said. (Submitted photo)