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Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) Training

Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) training will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Columbiana County Extension Office, 7989 Dickey Drive, Lisbon (group will travel to farm for hands-on portions of training). To register call 330-967-7249 or email shoemaker.306@osu.edu. The demonstration portion of this training will involve interacting outdoors with beef cattle - closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing recommended. The Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) and teaching curriculum were developed to offer a framework for local emergency responders to more effectively and efficiently address accidents involving livestock transportation.

LCBA of St Paul Parish

Members of the Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA) of St Paul Parish will enjoy Thanksgiving bingo at the next meeting to be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Salem Senior Housing gathering room 996 W. Perry St. Members are reminded to bring a white elephant gift to be used as bingo prizes. Proceeds from the game will be added to the group's donation fund. Plans for the Soup and Bake Sale scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6 at St Paul School gym will be finalized. Dottie Miller and Jessie Miller will serve as hostesses. Proceeds from the Pound Party held at the October meeting plus donated paper products were delivered to the Christina House by the group. New members and guests are welcome.

Surviving the Holidays Session of GriefShare

Lake Mount Church of Christ, 6290 state Route 7, New Waterford, is hosting a Surviving the Holidays Session of GriefShare Sunday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a two-hour seminar and support group designed to help individuals through the holidays after losing a loved one. This group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help individuals through their difficult days ahead. Cost of the program is $10 to cover workbook and materials. Refreshments will also be provided. For additional information, call the church office at 330-227-3636.

Hanover Township Historical Society veterans program

Hanover Township Historical Society, 9939 state Route 9, Hanoverton, will host a veterans program at 11 a.m. Nov. 7. Veterans will be honored by guest speaker Sgt. Major (Ret.) Thomas McMillan. Dante DeGiacomo will offer prayers. United High School choir students will sing patriotic songs and Troop 92 of Lisbon will fold a veterans flag. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the program at the museum.

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