Sebring school board

The Sebring Local School District Board of Education is changing its regularly scheduled organizational meeting from Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Banquet in Salem

The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be held from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building. Sponsor is in loving memory of Randy Baker, Fritz and Gladys Mix, Wilbur and Ruth Baker by Donna, Heath and Mat Baker. The menu will include chicken parmesan, penne pasta, green beans, salad, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cookies. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to the front door. Drive thru will line up in the lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit thebanquetinsalem.org.

Holiday home tour

COLUMBIANA – Save the date for Columbiana Women’s Club (CWC) Holiday Home Tour 2024, taking place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8.

The theme for the 2024 event is Symbols of Christmas, and guests can enjoy a self-guided tour of five area homes decked in holiday decor, plus coffee/tea and cookies at the Columbiana Women’s Club on either day.

In addition to the CWC’s clubhouse, four additional homes in Columbiana and Leetonia will be decked out for the season.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 per person at the following city locations: Willows by Wehr, 702 E. Park Ave.; Sitler The Printer, 707 E. Park Ave.; and the Columbiana’s Women Club, 121 N. Main St., during the event. Club members pay $10 when they purchase tickets at the clubhouse only.

Proceeds benefit the CWC, a civic organization operating a century house at 121 N. Main St. in historic Columbiana.

For information about the Columbiana Women’s Club and the Holiday Home Tour 2024, call 330-482-2832; Facebook @ColumbianaCWC

Mount band show

ALLIANCE — The University of Mount Union Marching Band will perform its annual showcase on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Brush Performance Hall, located in the Giese Center for the Performing Arts.

The marching band, under the direction of Jeff Neitzke, will perform its Pregame Show and Soul of R&B Show, which includes works from Earth, Wind, and Fire and Ted White and Aretha Franklin, among others. The band will also perform their Homecoming and Senior Shows with works by Pharell Williams, Mark James, Rage Against the Machine and more.

Local participants include:

Katrina Asano of Alliance

Isabella Beery of Alliance

Wyatt Courtwright of Beloit

Hailey Dray of Minerva

Sam Drysdale of Wellsville

Matthew Eversdyke of Alliance

Josiah Haas of Salem

Sophie Harper of Salem

Alexis Hoopes of Alliance

Nicholas Mikes of Alliance

Christian Mikol of Salem

Caden Nicholson of Alliance

Ella Scofinsky of Beloit

Darian Sharp of Salem

Ricky Short of Salem

Gracie Weaver of Alliance

Winona Ruritans

WINONA – The Winona Ruritan Club met Nov. 12 at the Winona Friends Church.

Secretary Elmer Lee Stamp called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and welcomed members and guests to the Veterans Appreciation Dinner meeting. Homer Althouse gave the Invocation. The caterer served a meal of fresh tossed salad with choice of dressing, meal loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, beverage and chocolate sheet cake.

Stamp called the roll of members, with 22 answering in the affirmative, and each member introduced their guests, a total of seven. Six members were absent.

Stamp read the minutes of the November Board of Director’s meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Bob Doyle Sr. gave his October financial report, with no additions or question, and it was approved as given.

President Rob Doyle Jr. reported that the club’s “unfinished business” amounts to continuing to sell the “whole hog sausage.” The club has some of each: patties, bulk and smoke link, vacuum packed and frozen in the freezers and it is $5 per pound. Contact Stamp, Althouse or Dean Sidwell for orders.

As the club does every month, members sand Happy Birthday to members and any guests born during the month, with only one being born in November: Rob Donaldson.

Doyle Jr. reported the fall gun raffle, for the “Henry All Weather 45/70,” was won and claimed by Jeff Zimmerman. The spring 2025 gun raffle will be for a “Henry Big Boy Lever Action in the new .36 caliber Buckhammer.” Only 100 tickets will be sold.

Doyle Jr. reported that the December meeting will be held at the Winona Friends Church on Dec. 10. Members are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other as a guest. Hor’dourvs start at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Ohio District Gov.-elect Charlie Pierce and his wife, Jamie, will be guests and Pierce will install the club’s officers and directors for 2025.

Entertainment for the evening will be the Beaver Local High School show choir directed by Allison Hamilton.

The club is working on getting an impersonator for the February Father & Son dinner meeting. Entertainment for the club’s April Father & Daughter dinner is also being considered.

There was some discussion regarding having “whole hog sausage” left over after the club’s breakfast and a need to reduce the number of hogs purchased in the spring.

Doyle Jr. then asked club members and guests who are veterans to give some short stories of their past active duty. There was a total of 10 veterans that spoke of their varied experiences.

Everyone rose and pledged allegiance to the American flag.

Junior Leadership

COLUMBIANA — Crestview High School’s Blasey Biser, a junior, and Blake McCowin, a sophomore, have been selected to participate in the prestigious Junior Leadership Columbiana County (Jr. LCC) program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This exceptional program brings together 14 to 20 students from various schools across Columbiana County, focusing on the development of essential leadership skills while exploring the diverse facets of our community, including business, industry, government, and healthcare.

Since its inception in 1999, Leadership Columbiana County (LCC) has been committed to nurturing future leaders by creating opportunities that highlight the dynamic industries and organizations contributing to the region’s growth. The Jr. LCC program, launched in 2017, extends this mission to high school students, providing them with valuable classroom instruction and hands-on experiences.

Designed specifically for 10th and 11th graders who demonstrate strong leadership potential, the Jr. LCC program meets monthly to engage students in unique sessions aimed at promoting teamwork, enhancing management skills, and fostering personal growth. Participants will have the chance to tour various local organizations, businesses, and government entities throughout the year, gaining firsthand insight into the topics discussed.

“We are thrilled to have Blasey and Blake represent Crestview High School in this distinguished program,” said the high school principal Caleb Crowl. “Their selection highlights their leadership potential and dedication to making a meaningful impact in our community.”

For information about the Junior Leadership Columbiana County program visit https://leadershipcolumbianacounty.org/?page–id=137.