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SHS Alumni Weekend celebration
SALEM -- The Salem High School Alumni Association will sponsor the annual SHS Alumni Weekend celebration Aug. 7, 8, and 9, coinciding with the 2026 Freed Fest and Nature and Nurture Maker's Market in downtown Salem. Several classes will be celebrating their class reunions with special events at different locations. On Friday night at McCulloch Park in the downtown, SHS alumnus Joe Rottenborn from the Class of 1966 will present an "Old Time Favorites" concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Salem's newest SHS alumnus, Logan Bricker from the Class of 2026, will then perform guitar music from 8 until 9 p.m.
On Saturday, SHSAA is sponsoring an Open House from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and a raffle will be held. Visitors are invited to stop into the office to view the new Salem City Schools mural that was recently painted and donated by the SHS Class of 1976 in honor of their 50th year class reunion. Local artist Anissa DiLeo of The Studio of Fine Arts by Anissa DiLeo painted the beautiful rendition of historical Salem school buildings.
On Sunday evening, the Summer Concert Series at Waterworth Memorial Park will feature SHS Alumni Night. Salem alumni and friends are encouraged to attend the concert by "New Wave Nation" that will begin at 6 p.m. A classic "Cars of the Decades" car show will also be a part of the evening's festivities. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs and Salem graduates are asked to wear red and black.
Rogers School Auction
The Rogers School Auction benefiting Pine Hollow Amish School will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at 46208 Pine Hollow Road, Rogers. Raffles include meat package from Kill Creek meat $10 per ticket or for $50 for six; $500 cash $5 per ticket or $20 for five; as well as several baskets. Food and drinks will be served. For information call Jake at 740-381-8057.
Edward Jones car show
Edward Jones, 2380 Southeast Blvd., Suite B, Salem, will host its 2nd Annual Cruising with Thanks Car Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will feature classic cars, prizes, food and refreshments. RSVP at 330-332-1256 by Aug. 5.
Choose to Lose Group
Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church on July 28 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's report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasurer's report. Both were approved as read.
Fouse was the CTLG biggest loser and also the monthly biggest loser. Penny Perorazio was the runner up.
Jackie Wilson and Fouse had Three weeks weight loss.
The no no's are pizza and chips.
Perorazio won the Food Journals, Dimes were held over, and Fouse won Share The Blessing.
Perorazio and Fouse got to Put A Turtle In The Tank.
Winners of the No Fibbing are Jean Ferrebee, Pat Heacock, Jackie Wilson, and Perorazio.
Stephens read an article on Message Benefits.
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.
WLC club meeting
The WLC club met on July 21 at the Living Well Church with leader Mary Jarvis opening the meeting with the pledge, prayer and roll call.
The best loser was Autum Carnegie and Peggy Imburgia wore the officers ribbon. The dimes will be carried over.
Linda Seevers had three weeks weight loss and Imburgia turned in 10 weight loss slips and received a tea towel.
The no no is soda and Barb Tranter won the 50/50 drawing.
Mary Schmidt explained the new contest and more information will be given next week.
Tranter read a funny and then Jarvis closed the meeting wishing all a good week.