SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 24, 2014

Sharon Kiwanis names officers

SHARON, PA.

At a membership meeting of Sharon Kiwanis on Oct. 28 at Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., officers were named.

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Shaffer

Terry Shaffer of Sharon was named president. He is the pastor of Sharon First United Methodist Church.

Marci Radcliffe of Hermitage, Pa., was named vice president. She is assistant to the chief investment officer at F.N.B. Investment Advisors Inc.

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Radcliffe

The club meets at noon on Tuesdays weekly.

For information about membership, email Shaffer at tgshaffer@gmail.com or Radcliffe at mjoisrad@gmail.com.

Heartland School hosts veterans event

COLUMBIANA

On Nov. 11, Heartland Christian School hosted a Veterans Day program.

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Harrington

The student body, teachers, parents and guests of honor — a dozen or so veterans — were in attendance, more than 300 in all.

The Leo Club led the service with prayer, readings, music and a tribute to those who have served or are actively serving.

Master Chief Sgt. Robert Johnson, who has served in the Air Force 35 years and serves in Coraopolis, Pa., with the 171st Refueling Wing, shared a poem titled “Veteran.”

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Harrington, who served 25 years, shared “Crucible Moments.” He is vice president and CEO of BOC Water Hydraulics in Salem.