SRMC Look Nook hosting ’12 Days of Christmas Sale’

The Look Nook at Salem Regional Medical Center is hosting its annual “12 Days of Christmas Sale” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 8 through 23. Each day’s featured gift idea can be purchased that day only at 15% off. The gift shop is located next to the cafeteria on the hospital’s ground floor.

Sebring BOE completes Fiscal Year 2025 statements

The Sebring Local School District Board of Education has completed the Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and filed them with the Auditor of State. These reports are available for public viewing at the administrative offices, 510 N. 14th St., weekdays from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Celebrating Seniors Holiday Lunch will be served Dec. 11

Celebrating Seniors Holiday Lunch will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Free lunch followed by performances by Columbiana Performing Arts Center, as well as a White elephant gift exchange. Make reservations with Judy by Dec. 8 at 330-482-2666.

Dawson FH hosting Tree of Remembrance Service on Dec. 7

The Dawson Funeral Home will host its annual Tree of Remembrance Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Dawson Funeral Home Chapel.

The service provides families with a moment of reflection, comfort and connection. The names of loved ones submitted online will be read aloud during the ceremony. Those in attendance will also receive a special remembrance keepsake to take home in memory of their loved one.

“We are honored to continue this meaningful tradition for our community,” siad Funeral Director Dike Dawson. “The Tree of Remembrance Service provides comfort and connection during a time of year that can be particularly challenging for those who are experiencing feelings of loss.”

Special features of this year’s service include a compassionate message of hope delivered by members of the Dawson staff; holiday music performed by the Beaver Local High School Show Choir, directed by Allison Hamilton; and a quiet, reflective space to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before.

“We’re excited to have the show choir share their talents,” Dawson added. “The music will help make the event even more special.”

Names must be submitted by noon on Thursday, Dec. 4, at https://www.dawsonfuneralhome.com/tree-of-remembrance.

For information, contact Dawson Funeral Home.

MOAA members get info regarding burial benefits

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) – Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter met Nov. 21 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield to learn about veterans burial benefits from chapter member CW3 Nathan (“Nate”) Walker, a Service Officer with the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission and an Ohio National Guard CH-47 CHINOOK pilot.

Walker provided a summary of the stipends and types of burial markers available to veterans and, in some cases, spouses, as well as how veterans can apply for certain benefits ahead of time and even choose their marker and inscription. Most applications can be initiated with a veteran’s DD-214 form and a brief in-office interview, and the Veteran Service Commission can store the records electronically until needed by a funeral director, family member, or estate administrator.

Following Walker’s presentation, the chapter made its annual donation to the Youngstown State University Veterans Service Center by presenting $400 in GetGo Cards to Associate Director of Veterans Affairs and fellow chapter member Patrick (“Rick”) Williams. Williams explained that he makes the cards available to YSU student veterans in need throughout the year for gas and groceries at area GetGo Stations and Giant Eagle Supermarkets.

In addition to Walker and Williams, the chapter also welcomed as guests Marly Reichert, metro editor, The Tribune Chronicle-Vindicator, and former U.S. Army captain and YSU ROTC alumus Kelly Nulf.

The chapter’s next event is its annual Christmas Luncheon and Fundraising Auction on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. Reservations are due by Monday, Dec. 1. Write to msvcmoaa@gmail.com for details.