O'Neill to appear at Democratic headquarters

LISBON - The Columbiana County Democrat Party announced Wednesday that actor Ed O'Neill, a Youngstown native, will appear Friday at the Democratic Party Headquarters for a meet and greet.

O'Neill, a graduate of Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University, will be on hand to express his support for Sen. Barack Obama and discuss the Nov. 4 election. He also will be available to sign autographs and pose for photographs. The event begins at 3 p.m.

O'Neill is best known for his portrayal of Al Bundy on the popular television shown Married with Children, which ran from 1987-97 on FOX.

EL Lions collecting glasses, used cell phones

EAST LIVERPOOL - The East Liverpool Lions Club is collecting used eye classes, used cell phones and empty ink jet cartridges for recycling. Items may be dropped off at The Outdoor Army Store in downtown East Liverpool or Marty's Pharmacy on Lisbon Street in Lacroft.

Annual 'Gowns Galore' event announced

CHESTER - Members of the Chester First United Methodist Church are sponsoring "Gowns Galore,"a used gown sale Nov. 1.

For a fee of $5 per dress, area girls are encouraged to bring in gently-worn prom/homecoming dresses to be sold at the price they establish. If the dress sells, the seller receives the money. Dresses may be brought to the church at 240 Carolina Ave., Chester, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. The sale itself is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Only cash will be accepted at the sale.

Also, on the sale date, various demonstrations will take place throughout the day as well as drawings for door prizes. Refreshments available for sale. Vendors will also be displaying prom-related items. For an additional fee, an area seamstress, Marsha Nurmi, will be on hand if girls wish to have their purchase altered. All unsold dresses and/or money for sold dresses must be picked up at the church on 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 9 . Any unclaimed dresses will be distributed to charity.

Proceeds from this event will be given to FISH. If additional information is needed, call 304-387-1995.

Spring Grove Cemetery meeting scheduled

EAST LIVERPOOL - At 11 a.m. Oct. 25, Spring Grove Cemetery lot owners and families will meet to organize a committee to insure proper care of the grounds. The meeting will be at United Brethren Church of Grandview Street.

'Stand Down' event scheduled for Lisbon

LISBON - On Nov. 12, the Columbiana County Homeless and Hunger Task Force will be sponsoring the county's fifth "Stand Down" in Lisbon at the Lion's Club (Industrial Parkway. It runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals who are struggling to make ends meet may come and receive information concerning services that are available to them in Columbiana County. There also will be a food distribution on the site of the Stand Down.

Last year more than 300 households participated.

The Homeless and Hunger Task Force is asking the community to assist them in providing the goods and services needed for the event. Some items needed are blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, mouthwash, combs, brushes and other personal hygiene supplies. Food items are a big need this year. Canned vegetables, fruits, soups, beans, juice, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and pasta sauces, rice, cereal, tuna and potatoes are just some of the food needed to help a family of four get by for a few days.

"Every week, we are getting more and more phone calls from people who are homeless and in need of a place to stay," says Carla Sukosd of The Way Station. "People are living in cars, with other families, in motels all over the county: it is harder to see the homeless in a rural community, but they are there and their numbers are growing."

Those interested in volunteering or with further questions may call Barb Brown at Community Action (330-424-4013) or Carla Sukosd at The Way Station (330-482-5072). Donation of goods or food may be dropped off at Catholic Charities, 115 E. Washington St., Lisbon.