Choose To Lose Group

Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church on Nov. 4 with leader Penny Perorazio presiding. The meeting opened up with the pledge of allegiance followed by the CTLG roll call.

Pam Fouse gave the secretary report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasure report.

Margo Arnold was the CTLG biggest loser.

Tammy Heddelston won the calorie charts, Fouse won the dimes that were held over, and Tassy Evereti won Share The Blessing.

Wanda Price, Jean Ferrebee, Tassy Everett, Margo Arnold, Penny Perorazio, Tammy Heddelston, Cassie Stephens, and Fouse got to Put A Pig In The.

Winners of the No Fibbing Contest are Pat Heacock, Cassie Stephens, Penny Perorazio and Wanda Price. New numbers were drawn for the following week # 1.

The no no is soda.

Penny Perorazio’s name was drawn to win the laundry basket full of paper products that Stephens and Fouse put together.

Today we celebrated and had a luncheon for Jean Ferrebee and Penny Perorazio birthdays. Happy Birthday!

Cassie Stephens read an article on Pain Fighting Diet.

Perorazio closed the meeting with prayer requests followed by the Lord’s Prayer. New and former members are always welcome. For more information call 330-383-8217.

CCRTA meets

LISBON – The Columbiana County Retired Teachers Association recently met at the Lisbon United Methodist Church. The luncheon was served by the Women of Faith of the church.

Nancy Dicken offered the welcome, pledge and invocation. The minutes and treasurer’s report were accepted as presented.

The program was presented by Bea Laner, Past President of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Laner, along with Brenda Davis of ORTA, traveled from Coshocton, Ohio, to give a legislative update.

Denise Marcelt won the 50/50 and Sue Kornbau’s name was drawn for the free lunch at the next meeting.

CCRTA members are reminded to tally their volunteer hours from January to November 2025 by listing the individual location(s) and total hours for each site. These are to be brought to the November meeting.

The Lisbon High School Show Choir will perform at the Nov. 20 meeting. Call Rosemary Bruehler by Nov. 16 with reservation.

ServSafe® Certification Training

CANFIELD – The OSU Extension Mahoning County is once again offering the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification Training in 2026.

This certification program, developed by the National Restaurant Association, helps ensure that food service managers and staff have the knowledge and skills to keep food safe from kitchen to table.

The ServSafe® program meets the Ohio Department of Health’s Level II Certification in Food Protection requirements and is widely recognized as the industry standard for food safety training. Participants will learn about proper food handling, preparation, storage, sanitation, and prevention of foodborne illness through comprehensive, hands-on instruction.

Each ServSafe® course includes two full days of in-person instruction followed by a proctored exam. Participants who successfully pass the 90-question exam with a score of 70 percent or higher will earn certification from the National Restaurant Association and the Ohio Department of Health.

2026 ServSafe® Manager Class Schedule:

Jan. 5 and 12 — Exam: Jan. 12, 1 to 4 p.m.

March 16 and 23 — Exam: March 23, 1 to 4 p.m.

May 4 and 11 — Exam: May 11, 1 to 4 p.m.

All sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the OSU Extension Mahoning County Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. The course fee is $200 (cash or check), which covers classroom instruction, course materials, and the certification exam. Participants must attend both days of their chosen session to be eligible for certification.

Registration must be completed at least three business days prior to the first class date, and payment is required before the course begins. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.

To register, visit go.osu.edu/servsafemahoning or contact OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538 or mahoningcounty@osu.edu for information.