Community

Community happenings

Bergholz Area Museum open Sunday for final time of 2015 season

The Bergholz Area Museum will be open for the final time this season from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

This month new Bergholz High School items are featured, with class pictures, yearbooks and an assortment of memorabilia available for viewing.

A collection of school books dating back to 1852 also is on display. A variety of other new materials also have been added to the museum’s permanent collection thanks to the generosity of several current and former area residents, according to a news release.

The museum’s permanent collection includes pictures and memorabilia related to area communities, schools, local mines and various businesses.

Open the first Sunday of each month from May through November, the museum is located at the corner of Second and Jefferson streets across from the town parking lot. Admission is free.

Trunk or treat, Halloween party

in East Springfield on Saturday

A Halloween party in East Springfield on Saturday will include a trunk or treat provided by the Church of the Cross and the Christ United Methodist Church in the Christ Church parking lot from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be a party at the East Springfield Community Center at 6 p.m. with costume judging beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The event will include prizes, food and candy. All ages are welcome.

Brooke County Retired School

Employees to meet on Nov. 10

The Brooke County Association of Retired School Employees will meet Nov. 10 at Follansbee Presbyterian Church.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Those planning to have lunch must make reservations by Wednesday by calling Ruth Lewis at (304) 737-2314.

The business meeting will follow. A special collection will be taken for the Brooke County Animal Shelter. All members and newly retired employees are encouraged to attend.

Election Day breakfast at East

Springfield Community Center

An Election Day breakfast will be held at the East Springfield Community Recreation and Service Center on Tuesday, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until whenever.

Cost is by donation for the breakfast that will include pancakes, belgium waffles, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, french toast and drinks.

Patrons can dine in or get carryout. The phone number is (740) 543-3700. The website is www.escommunitycenter.com. The center is located on county Road 39 next to the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Baby shower on Wednesday to

benefit AIM Women’s Center

A baby shower to benefit the Assistance In Motherhood Women’s Center will be hosted by the Altar Rosary Society of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church hall.

Located at 248 N. Fifth St. in Steubenville, the center offers alternatives to abortion, free pregnancy tests, doctor referrals, ultra sounds and classes on health and child care. Sharon Maedke is its director.

Unwrapped baby items for those served by the center may be brought to the shower or can be left in the church vestibule at any time.

Marvin Whiteman, a local musician and vocalist who has entertained throughout the country, will perform.

A lunch will be served to guests. Game prizes and many door prizes also will be awarded.

Wilma Stewart is the group’s president, and the Rev. Dan Pisano is the church’s pastor.

Smithfield Historical Society

sponsoring sale on Nov. 7

The Smithfield Historical Society will sponsor its annual autumn soup, sandwich and dessert sale at the society building and museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7.

Patrons can dine in or get carry-out orders.

Edison forestry team

fares well at competitions

Members of the Edison High School Future Farmers of America forestry team placed 15th out of 39 teams participating at the state forestry competition held Oct. 3.

Team members Brett Lysle, Kyle Koehlein, Noah Anderson, Lexie Bocek and Samantha Glenn placed eighth out of 14 teams at the district competition held Sept. 3. The top four members – Lysle, Koehlein, Anderson and Bocek – advanced to the state competition in October.

Team members had to be able to identify 25 different trees from a list of 40 by only looking at the leaves, bark and/or fruit. They also had to identify equipment; know how to troubleshoot a chainsaw; label different parts of a chainsaw; decide what to do to improve an area in a given situation; and determine different diseases as well as disorders of the tree and how they were caused. It also involved doing timber cruising and taking a general knowledge test of 50 questions.

Country Friends to host

Highway 9 band on Saturday

Country Friends will host Highway 9 set to entertain Saturday at the Memorial Hall located at 67 Old Police Lodge Road, Colliers. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the dance begins at 7 p.m.

Mondays and Fridays are jam nights with the last Friday of the month designated as Gospel Night. It includes a church walk with a donation made to a church or charity. Doors open at 4 p.m. on those two days, and open mic begins at 6 p.m. Participants may bring a covered dish if they desire for the meal that begins at 5 p.m.

Country Friends Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Christian friendship and brotherly love through music. All proceeds go to charity. For information, call (304) 479-1270. The website is wwwcountryfriendsfoundation.com.

Lynn Hill to give presentation

on local sports history Nov. 7

The Fort Vance Historical Society will host local sports historian Lynn Hill, who will present “History of the First Satellite Branch of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame” and “History of Our Local Athletes and Coaches” at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Burgettstown Community Library located at 2 Kerr St., Burgettstown.

Christmas craft show

at Harrisville Fire Department

The Harrisville Firemen Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Christmas craft show at the fire department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 7, according to Pam Kinsey, auxiliary president.

There will be 40 tables with products from local craftsmen, and lunch will be available.

For information, call (740) 546-4148.

Community

Community happenings

Weirton Woman’s Club plans annual arts, crafts festival

The 51st-annual Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Art Department of the GFWC Weirton Woman’s Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the R.J. Bush Center, Mercy Baptist Church, 3474 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton.

Admission is $2.

The festival will feature 30 crafters and a bake sale. Parking is free.

The event is a fundraiser for the Art Department Scholarship program and for community improvements.

Library announces

upcoming programs

The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced the following lineup of programs:

Play and Learn the Alphabet, for children ages 2 to 6, will be at the Adena branch on Monday at 11 a.m.; Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant branch on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m.; and at the main library on Wednesday at 6 p.m. This is an hour-long play session with letter-learning toys for early literacy skills.

ABC Read, for caregiver and children ages 3 to 6, will be at the Schiappa branch at 4 p.m. on Monday and Nov. 9, 16 and 30. There will be a focus on an alphabet letter each week through stories, games and crafts. Letter knowledge in a child’s early years has a lasting impact on their later school success.

Play and Learn, for caregiver and children birth to 3, is an hour-long play session that encourages children to love the library at a young age. It will be at the Schiappa branch on Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m.

Gaming for kids will be at the Schiappa branch on Wednesday anytime from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Register now for Story Time for children ages 4 to 6. It will be offered at the Brilliant branch on Tuesday and Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. and the Tiltonsville branch on Monday and Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. To register, call the Tiltonsville branch at (740) 859-5163 and the Brilliant branch at (740) 598-4028.

A class on introduction to computers and the Internet will be offered at the Schiappa branch on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Choose one class and register by calling (740) 264-6166.

“Chestnuts, Everything You Wanted to Know and More” will be at the Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant branch on Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Joe and Cindy Rodak will share information on how to plant, grow and sell chestnuts. Then a representative from Organic Fanatic will make a recipe to sample. Register by calling the library at (740) 769-2090.

Learn new ways to decorate a fireplace mantel for the holidays. Joel Johns from DiGregory’s will demonstrate on the mantel of the main library on Tuesday at noon. Register by calling (740) 282-9782.

Embroidery guild to hold

public stitch-in Nov. 7

The National Trail Stitchers Embroidery Guild of America will hold a public stitch-in from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the main lobby of the Bellaire Public Library located at 330 32nd St. in Bellaire.

The group consists of women experienced in various styles of stitching. Different types of embroidery will be demonstrated, and group members will display some of their ribbon-winning works. The library will have a display of the various embroidery now through Nov. 7.

The stitch-in is geared to anyone interested in stitching or learning more about the guild.

The Embroidery Guild of America is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the art of embroidery. Membership is open to anyone interested in needlework, from the beginner to the professional. Members work within local chapters or a member-at-large network to improve their skills and knowledge. Numerous opportunities are available to learn embroidery and needlework techniques, including chapter meetings, workshops, correspondence courses, certification programs, and national and regional seminars. The guild also offers free projects, a youth program, a quarterly magazine and national traveling exhibits.

For information about the guild, contact Christine at (304) 845-0974 or Molly at (740) 695-2970.

Bingo fundraiser Nov. 8

to benefit Relay For Life

Bingo is making a return as part of an annual Relay For Life benefit in the Buckeye Local School District on Nov. 8.

Buckeye Local High School in Connorville will host the event. Doors open at noon with games starting at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. There will be drawings and other moneymakers that day.

Carol Webb, captain of the Zippies Relay For Life team, said it is being held in remembrance of former district Treasurer Kelly McKim Smith, who died in 2002.

“We’re hoping to have 75 to 100 people attend,” Webb said. “Dustin Kinsey is our announcer, and there will be 50-50 drawings and food available for purchase. All of the proceeds go to Relay For Life.”

Officials made a change-up last year to a quarter auction but decided to return to bingo for the upcoming event. Smith’s parents, Martin and June McKim of Adena, are sponsoring the occasion and have donated funds for the prizes, which range from Longaberger baskets and Coach purses to Premier Jewelry.

“This is our fourth or fifth year for the bingo,” Webb said. “She was our treasurer at Buckeye Local for at least 10 years, and the McKims do this every year in memory of their daughter.”

Webb added that the benefit generally has raised $2,000 to $3,000 and is one of the district’s main fundraisers, while a 5K event also was held in the spring. For information or tickets, contact Webb at (740) 769-7395.

Toronto Senior Citizens pizza party includes reports, games

Doris Matyas presided at the Oct. 22 meeting of the Toronto Senior Citizens where Ashley Ash was welcomed as a guest and Ed Porter as a new member.

Lola Swanagan gave the blessing for the pizza party, and Ken Woodward led the members in opening exercises.

Reports were given by Fran Sheets and Rosemary Bonofine. Lola Swanagan discussed the trip to Amish country.

Emma Haught won the 50/50. Door prize winners were Carole Eddy, Joyce Grodhaus, Wanda Woodward, Lester Grimes, Mel Simpson and Angie Kurty. Bingo winners were Bill Baier, Mary Petras, Marilyn Peckens, John Corrigan and Larry Williams.

Scat winners were Bill Baier and Mel Simpson.

The next meeting will be held Nov. 12 at the Roosevelt Building.

Community

Community happenings

Boatsie’s Boxes reaches out

to the community for help

WEIRTON – Boatsie’s Boxes is reaching out to the community, looking for those interested in helping fill stockings for active duty military members as part of the 12th-annual Operation Christmas Stockings.

“So far, the requests from our troops are pouring in, and we need help from everyone who would like to show their support,” said Gail “Boatsie” Van Vranken. “We have stockings to hand out for you to fill in the Weirton-Steubenville area.”

Stockings are sent to troops serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, the Persian Gulf, North Africa and Korea.

“For many of our young troops, this is the first time away from homes during the holidays, and, for many, their first deployment,” Van Vranken said. “For those who have been deployed four or five times, it never gets easier. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Ohio Valley to come together during the holiday season, fill a stocking and give the gift of joy to those brave men and women who sacrifice so much to protect and preserve all we hold dear.”

Items suggested for the stocking include candy, snacks, nuts, gum, trail mix, crackers, cookies, wet wipes, dental care and playing cards. It is suggested donors spend approximately $25 per stocking. Those donating a stocking also are asked to donate $2 to cover shipping costs. Stockings must be delivered by Nov. 9. Those interested in participating should contact Joan Spano, Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary president, at (304) 748-3107 to make arrangements to pick up a stocking.

AARP Weirton Chapter 3846

holds October meeting

WEIRTON – AARP Weirton Chapter 3846 President Joann Bugin welcomed members to the most recent meeting.

Patty Beltrame gave the invocation, and Vice President Bettie Williamson introduced accordion player Rick Pastre after dinner. Casey Sisters School of Dance students will entertain at the November meeting.

Treasurer Frank Fazio gave the financial report.

Membership Chair Joyce Dobbs continues to collect dues. New members Nancy Mitus, Donna Ruiz, James Hupka and Hilda Hupka put membership at 119.

Barbara Purks reported on cards sent.

Mary Margaret Klepadlo reported 69 reservations.

Libby Messerly collected $9.39 in the penny jar in September for the Greater Weirton Senior Center.

Bugin thanked the committees for their work for the organization.

Nominating Committee Chair Eva Fabianich asked for nominations from the floor.

The 2016 slate of officers was President Joanne Bugin, First Vice President Bettie Williams, Second Vice President Joyce Dobbs, Secretary Barbara Purks and Treasurer Frank Fazio. Patsy Verlast, Chuck Bugin and Milt Fabianich will serve three-year terms on the board.

Enola Romanelli and Joann Clark won Undo’s dinners.

Dee Krinock and Carol Irvine won the 50/25/25 drawing.

Valeria Adamczyk won the quilt. Betty Byers won the club check. Kathryn Hardsauk gave Halloween-themed door prizes to Jack Cummings, Nancy Smurda, Frank Fazio, Barb McCoy, Dolores Proakis, Ed Krinock, Loretta Nicholas and Bettie Williamson.

Patty Beltrame gave the benediction. The next meeting will be held Nov. 9.

Community

Community happenings

Knights of Columbus

to celebrate Oktoberfest Thursday

Knights of Columbus Immaculate Heart of Mary Council No. 472 will hold its annual Oktoberfest on Thursday at the council hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Food will be served at 6 p.m.

“It’s our way to express our gratitude to our members and their families for participating in council functions throughout the year,” said Jim Marquis, grand knight.

The food is free with the menu featuring kielbasa, bratwurst, hot dogs, potato salad and other German dishes. There also will be desserts and coffee. “It’s a Bavarian night of celebration,” Marquis said.

There also will be other refreshments available in the social room at minimal prices.

The Memorial Mass for deceased members will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at St John Fisher Church, Richmond. The Rev. Jack McCoy, council chaplain, will be the celebrant, especially remembering those who died this past year.

Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be served following the Mass.

Adena Lions have successful clothing collection, plan to celebrate charter

The Adena Lions Club’s clothing collection project exceeded expectations with two truckloads collected, Martin McKim reported to his club peers at the Oct. 7 business meeting.

The club is looking forward to celebrating its 79th charter in November and is gearing up for practice for the annual cantata.

Laura Konkoleski presided at the business meeting held at the Lions Club room. She reminded members to submit club news to Phil Wallace, who serves as the editor of the Headlioner newsletter with his wife, Pat Green-Wallace. Nancy Walker and Phil Wallace were thanked for the POW flag ceremony at the Autumn Health and Rehabilitation Center on POW Remembrance Day as well.

A visit to the Martins Ferry Lions Club was discussed, along with helping with a benefit for the P&M Bar and Restaurant that was destroyed in a fire in October.

Dustin Kinsey will hold an orientation for membership and other Lion information Nov. 3 at the club room. He asked members to bring potential members. Vickie Whinnery was welcomed into the club.

Randy Bednarski reported the rose sale orders are needed by Nov. 10. Roses are $15, and carnations are $13.

The annual minstrel show, a tradition of more than 60 years, will be held April 8-9. A change in prices was made. Early purchase tickets will remain the same – $5 for adults – but will be $7 at the door. Tickets for students are $3. Those 5 and younger will be admitted for free.

The club is taking orders for autumn bulbs.

Jay Hopkins and Lloyd Hutchison completed a church bell project in the Georgetown area. The bells have found a home outside the village hall on Route 250 in Georgetown. Plans were approved for a flag pole and flag to be on display with the bells and for a light to be put on the flag pole at the Adena Branch Library.

A bowling party was held at the JR Lanes in New Athens. There were 10 members and 12 guests participating. Kinsey was in charge of the event. A pizza party was held as well.

Steubenville City Schools

retirees meet for lunch

Approximately 30 retirees of Steubenville City Schools met Oct. 8 for lunch at Murray’s in Wintersville.

Cards were signed for those who are ill. Pumpkin rolls were delivered by Barbara Crugnale. Becky Bryan led a discussion of two possible charities the group could donate to for Christmas. Money was collected from those attending.

The next lunch will be held Nov. 12 at Capraro’s Restaurant and Lounge in Hopedale.

Two Ridges Sewing Group

holds October meeting

The Two Ridges Sewing Group members held their October meeting at the Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, Wintersville, with Leader Jean Reynard welcoming the nine members present.

Reynard discussed the recent group trip to Sugarcreek, Ohio, and the play the group attended. Nancy Sanders presented the program, instructing members on making personalized angel pins. Each member completed a pin during the meeting.

Members held at fabric and magazine share, followed by a show-and-tell, featuring Diane Smith’s lap quilt, Carol Village’s aprons and tea cosies and Marlene Boni’s printed shell.

Judy Rouse won the door prize, a teapot pincushion.

The group will hold their Christmas party at noon Dec. 5 at the Steubenville Eat’n Park. The Weirton Nifty Needles Sewing Group will host. The next meeting will be held Nov. 11, and the program will be making favors for the Christmas party. Those interested in joining may call Reynard at (740) 768-0014.

Gadabouts given updates on

variety of trips and outings

Members of the Gadabouts met at St. Florian Hall for their October meeting. Member John Zak opened the meeting.

President Dale Irwin acknowledged birthdays and anniversaries. He also reminded members that the club’s bylaws require that membership dues are due in December and that there will be an increase for 2016 from $10 to $15.

No meetings will be held in January or February, he added.

Guests attending were Dan and Debbie Cadeluppi.

The members enjoyed a card game directed by Regina Truax.

Rich Petrella won the 50/50 drawing conducted by Vice President Jenny Avoli and Ron Fallert. Door prizes furnished by and John and Betty Zak were won by Jennie Avoli, Joyce Dobbs, Regina Truax and John Zak. Tickets for door prizes were distributed by Frank and Carol Wisnieski.

Regina Truax announced numerous trips, including:

Nov. 5: Rivers Casino;

Nov. 14: “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I Am in Therapy,” Palace Theater;

Nov. 20: Festival of Lights Oglebay with dinner at Wilson Lodge;

Nov. 30: Christmas Memories, The Tangier, Akron;

April 15: Lady Luck Casino, Nemacolin;

May 13 and 14: “Sampson” at Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster, Pa.; and

June 5: “Matilda” at the Benedum Theater.

All Gadabouts trips are open to nonmembers. For trip information and reservations, contact Truax at (304) 723-0419.

The Gadabouts club is for couples and singles 55 years of age and older. Anyone interested in joining or getting information should contact a club member.

Raggedy Ann ‘guest of honor’ at

Bezaleel Wells Questers meeting

Raggedy Ann was the “guest of honor” at the monthly meeting of the Bezaleel Wells Chapter No. 1474 of Questers held Oct. 15 at the YWCA in Steubenville.

Judy Irvin, hostess, presented a program on Raggedy Ann dolls with this year marking the 100th anniversary of the famous doll.

Raggedy Ann and her stories were created by artist Johnny Gruelle, Irvin explained, and the patent to begin producing the doll was filed on Sept. 7, 1915. Several legends about the birth of the doll exist, but none of them are factually confirmed. she added. All of the legendary accounts provide the kind of magical and romantic detailing a doll like Raggedy Ann deserves, she said, noting many Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, toys and products have been, and are still being produced today.

A variety of items and dolls were presented in the program. In 1997 the U.S. Postal Service released a panel of 32 cent “Classic American Doll” stamps, with Raggedy Ann among the dolls chosen.

Members in attendance were Iris Craig, Susanne Escobar, Donna Keagler, Ruth Stevens, Phyllis Foreman, Jean Turrentine, Darlene Baker and Marlene Rhueff.

Keagler will serve as host of the next meeting, which will be held Nov. 19.

Community

Community happenings

Fundraiser dinner in memory

of Joseph Osz set for Sunday

A fundraiser spaghetti dinner in memory of Joseph Osz will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Wintersville Fire Hall.

The meal includes pasta, bread, salad, dessert and beverage. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The event also will include a 50-50 drawing and a Chinese auction. All proceeds will go toward Osz’s medical and funeral expenses.

Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary discuss various agenda items

The Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary met Oct. 12 with President Joan Spano presiding at the business session.

Marcy Spano gave the invocation and led in prayers for various individuals.

Opening ceremonies were led by Second Vice President Maxine Ragan and Vice President Darlene Kemp.

The West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville and Table of Hope sent thank-you notes to the auxiliary. Treasurer Shirley Brecht gave the financial report.

Sunshine Chair Mary Ann Elliott reported on cards sent. Historian Marcy Spano passed out pictures to the members.

The 240th-annual Marine Ball will be held Nov. 7 at the Serbian-American Cultural Center located on 1000 Colliers Way, Weirton. The auxiliary placed an advertisement for the Marine Ball book.

Leroy Bee will place a wreath during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremonies on behalf of the auxiliary. Jim Jurosko will place a wreath on behalf of the Marine Club.

Joan Spano sent 35 wall calendars to the West Virginia Veterans Home and will send out more than 500 Christmas cards to veterans and active duty troops.

Ragan won the 50/50 drawing.

Joan Spano thanked Hector Herrera for a donation toward either the Christmas party or Marine Ball and Tina Spano for helping address Christmas cards.

Lola Tremblay sent a donation.

Joan Spano passed out Halloween treats. Ragan and Joan Spano served as hosts. The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 9.

Halloween coupon books benefit

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center

Wendy’s, radio stations WWVA and WOVK and Rich & Shirley’s Quickprint have teamed to offer Halloween coupon books that will benefit the Edouard S. Ziegler Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, which serves families in the Northern Panhandle and Eastern Ohio.

An alternative to passing out candy on Halloween, the books contain 10 coupons good for a free junior frosty and can be purchased for $1 each at Wendy’s locations in Wellsburg, Weirton, Wheeling, Jefferson County and several other area communities.

The center provides child development, early education, occupational, speech and physical therapies, medical services, early intervention services, social work and advocacy to individuals with disabilities and developmental delays.

Quarter auction to benefit Edison team

The Edison High School Track team is sponsoring a “Wild for Quarters” quarter auction on Wednesday in the gymnasium at Edison High School, state Route 152 north, Richmond.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be a concession stand and various drawings held throughout the evening.

There is a $5 donation at the door, which includes the first paddle. Proceeds benefit the Edison track and field team.

Community

Community happenings

Voices of Second Baptist

celebration Sunday

The Voices of Second Baptist will celebrate 17 years “of singing God’s praises together” during a 4 p.m. concert Sunday at Second Baptist Church located at 717 Adams St., Steubenville.

Open to the public, the event will include area choirs and soloists who “will render songs of praise.”

Pastor Frank Hudson

to be guest speaker

Pastor Frank Hudson will be the guest speaker Sunday at the 7 p.m. service at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church located on county Road 68, Toronto.

“All are invited to come worship with us,” a church spokesperson said.

Tri-State Community

Band to perform Sunday

The Tri-State Community Band, under the direction of Eric Waugh, will present a concert at beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1443 Belleview Blvd., Steubenville. A free will offering will be taken.

The band originally was formed in 1980 as the Toronto High School Alumni Band for football games. Interest from local band members quickly grew, and the Toronto Community Band was formed and performed throughout the year. It has since expanded to include members from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, with the name changed to Tri-State Community Band to reflect that.

The band rehearses at Harding Middle School at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. New players are always welcome. Associate directors include Rick Hicks and Tony Violi.

Roasted chicken dinner

fundraiser in Mingo

St. Andrew Orthodox Church, Cemetery Lane, Mingo Junction, is sponsoring a roasted chicken dinner fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church.

Chickens will be roasted on a spit and served with parsley potatoes, green beans, roll and butter and a dessert for carryout only.

In addition to a dinner, whole and half chickens will be available for purchase while they last. The church’s “famous nut rolls” will be available for $12. Call (740) 535-0397 on the day of the sale for information.

Reformation brunch

at Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, will be holding “a Reformation Brunch” on Sunday.

According to a news release, the Reformation – often linked with Martin Luther – is a day of celebration in the Lutheran church. All those attending are encouraged to wear the color red. The brunch will begin after the worship service at approximately 10:15 a.m.

There is no charge to attend. Members of the Inner Life and Service Committee will be serving the various dishes and preparing pancakes.

Soup, sandwich luncheon

Thursday in Weirton

Nicholas Orthodox Church will hold a $7 soup and sandwich luncheon and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the church hall located at 604 Colliers Way, across from the Weirton Medical Center.

Lunch includes stuffed pepper or wedding soup, a barbecue sandwich and dessert. Soup and sandwiches will not be available separately until after 2 p.m. For information, call (304) 723-9746.

Weirton church holding

cabbage, pierogi sale

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 604 Colliers Way, Weirton, will hold a frozen cabbage roll and pierogi sale through Nov. 15.

Cabbage rolls are $3 each with a minimum order of six, and pierogies are $9 per dozen. Pre-order by calling the church at (304) 479-0196.

Pick-up will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the church hall.

‘Purse-suing’ focus of program

at Bethel United Methodist

“Purse-suing a Closer Relationship with God” will be the program topic led by Pastor Lu Ann Youngman at the Bethel United Methodist Church’s Women of Mission group meeting to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 31.

The church is located at 45925 Jewett-Hopedale Road, Jewett.

Those attending are asked to bring a gently used purse and any of the following items to put in i t: Small Bibles, scripture cards, tissue packages, mirror, calendar, hand sanitizer, lotion, small toothbrush and paste, notepads and pens, perfume samples, small toiletries, key chains, flashlights and other items that would be of use to women.

The purses will be distributed to women who may be in shelters for domestic violence, having fled their homes and being in need of a purse. Others will be distributed to area agencies that provide services to Harrison County families.

“Moms sometimes but their children first and don’t buy for themselves, so getting a nearly new purse would be a treat,” according to Patti Sabo.

There will be a lunch that will include soup, sandwiches and dessert and a quarter auction to bid on mystery gifts,

Riverview UMC women, Three Arts Club hold combined meeting

The Riverview United Methodist Church women hosted a combined meeting with the Toronto Three Arts Club on Oct.12 and were welcomed by leader Barbara Pritts and Three Arts Club President Susan Conaway.

Each group dealt with club business before the shared program on the history of the Toronto Union Cemetery.

Historian Carolyn Walker distributed a map of the cemetery and presented a pictorial tour of significant individuals buried in the cemetery, which was constructed on the hill to avoid risk of damage to graves during periods of flooding from the river. She described individuals who died in the Revolutionary and Civil wars as well as some from World War II and World War I. She said some unusual headstones were made of sewer-pipe type materials and said entire families died of typhoid or other disease.

Following the program, the women participated in a Chinese auction, and dessert was served.

The Riverview women will be providing a hot lunch for shut-ins today in honor of Make A Difference Day. They also plan to honor veterans of their church with a lunch on Nov. 8.

Weirton Nazarene church to host ‘Trunk or Treat’ on Wednesday

Weirton First Church of the Nazarene, 475 Colliers Way, Weirton, will host a “Trunk or Treat” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

The event is free and open to children of all ages. It will include games, food and candy.

First Christian Church to hold

food distribution Thursday

The First Christian Church will hold a community food and personal hygiene item distribution from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church located at 3252 Main St., Weirton. For information, contact the church office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

Community

Community happenings

Wanda Tomasovich turns 100

Wanda Tomasovich of Weirton celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on Oct. 3 during a surprise party held at the Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Weirton where she is a member.

She was born Oct. 5, 1915, to Joseph Perloski and Valentina Zawieska. She is the oldest of six children – Joe, Ted, Ziggy and Jean Gryskevich, all of whom are deceased, except for her brother Benny.

Her husband, Mike, died in 1994. She has five children: Michael of Georgia, Ted of Washington, Sandy of Morgantown, Mishal and Marcia of Weirton. There are 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Auditions set for ‘Valley’s Got Talent’

Open auditions for the “Valley’s Got Talent” competition will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at center court at the Fort Steuben Mall with pre-registration from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The competition is for area youth ages 10 to 23 who live within a 30-mile radius of Steubenville

Bands, choirs and soloists may have people over age 23 accompanying or backing up the vocalists, but they will not be part of the judging process.

Categories are bands and vocal groups; choirs; soloists; and miscellaneous nonvocal talent. Songs must have inspirational/Christian content.

The competition is sponsored by the Valley Youth Workers Network “which has the goal of uplifting the hearts and minds of our youth as they use their gifts to reflect God’s creative gifts in their lives,” according to a promotional flyer, which notes the lyrics to songs must be submitted with entry information.

Judging criteria will include spiritual/inspirational effectiveness; vocal/instrumental excellence; and presentation (ability to engage/connect with the audience.)

The songs/performance must be five minutes or less. Contestants/acts chosen to perform will be informed on or before Oct. 30. Only 20 acts total – five per category – will be chosen to perform at the “Valley’s Got Talent” night at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Steubenville High School’s auditorium.

“We had around 700 attend last year and will be giving away $1,000 total in prize money this year,” said Pastor Bobbyjon Bauman, who can be contacted at (608) 556-3068 for information.

WSX Management Club to meet

The Weirton Steel Management Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the banquet room at Giovanni’s Restaurant. All members and former members are invited to attend the dinner and social time.

Embroidery guild meeting scheduled

The National Trail Stitchers, Embroidery Guild of America, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church located at 1410 Chapline St., Wheeling.

While “Celebrating the Year of the Unfinished Projects,” all members are asked to bring a “UFO” that they will try to finish by the January meeting.

“This is our opportunity to pull out a project that we thought about finishing for a long time. Do not try to finish something that you don’t like. Get rid of it now. You will never finish it,” a guild spokesperson said.

The meeting also will include a show and tell of projects and gadgets.

For information about the guild, contact Christine at (304) 845-0974 or Molly at (740) 695-2970.

Country Friends Dance Band to play

The Country Friends Dance Band will entertain Saturday at Memorial Hall located at 67 Old Police Lodge Road, Colliers. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the dance begins at 7 p.m.

Mondays and Fridays are covered-dish dinners and open mic nights. The last Friday of the month is gospel night, and a donation will be made to a local church or charity. The doors open at 4 p.m., the meal begins at 5 p.m., and open mic begins at 6 p.m.

Country Friends Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Christian friendship and brotherly love through music. All proceeds go to charity. For information, call or text (304) 479-1270 or visit countryfriendsfoundation.com.

Brilliant Lions plan rigatoni dinner

The Brilliant Lions Club are sponsoring a rigatoni dinner that will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Brilliant Presbyterian Church located at Second and Main streets in Brilliant.

The dinner cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children.

Patrons can dine in or get carryout.

Fall theme used for Moving On

President Norma Boni presided when Moving On, a widows and widowers group, met Oct. 11 for its luncheon and meeting at Undo’s in Weirton.

Fred Davis gave the blessing and closing prayer. October birthdays were acknowledged with a cupcake and song.

Tables were decorated to a fall theme with a pumpkin placemat, vases with seasonal leaves, acorns and flowers, and treats that were donated by Astrid Bricker, Julie Coughlin, Ingrid Koenig, Pat Prosperi and Janet Saner.

Guests attending were Donna Johnson and Mary Ann Whalen. Stephanie Ferrell joined the group.

“Fall in Sight” was a poem of the season composed and read by Koenig.

Entertainment was provided by John Bigler of Eldersville who had members participating with a sing and clap-along to popular tunes.

David Kramarich and Lucretia “Toots” Ross conducted the 50-50 drawing won by Delores Proakis. Other winners were Marcia Bishop, Lala’s gift certificate; Helen Parrish, Undo’s gift certificate; and Dorothy Alrutz, ladies watch. Table prize winners were Nancy Sollinger, Jon Boulson, Donna Johnson, Jean Baird, Margaret Chapman and Mary Jane Lindsay.

The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were given by Ross and Chapman, respectively.

Nancy Smurda is the group’s “sunshine girl.”

The next meeting will be held Nov. 8 at Undo’s in Weirton. The cost for the dinner is $12. Yearly dues are $10. Entertainment will be provided by Roz and Lynn, a mother-daughter singing duo from Dillonvale.

Those interested in joining may contact Boni at (304) 527-0671.

Community

Community happenings

Geneva McGowan has 100th birthday

Geneva McGowan of Follansbee is celebrating her 100th birthday today.

The former Geneva Goodman was born Oct. 21, 1915, in Finley, Ohio. She married Walter McGowan on May 17, 1937. He died on Oct. 21, 1975.

They had four children – Larry McGowan, Melvin McGowan and Marlene Hanlon, all of Wellsburg, and Robert McGowan, who is deceased.

There are 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker all her married life and is a Methodist by faith. She enjoys crossword puzzles, reading, flowers, gardening and word search games and liked to square dance.

A family get-together celebration will be held.

Assembly hosting fall revival

Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly will host a fall revival at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church located at 3000 Weir Ave., Weirton.

Evangelist Bobbie Barney of Chicago will speak.

River’s Edge Garden Club meets

Nine members of the River’s Edge Garden Club met at the home of Ginny Popson on Oct. 8.

Popson had the program books ready for club members to assemble and decorate the covers with flowers they had dried and pressed.

Mary Bilchak, president, conducted a brief business meeting.

The next meeting will be held Nov. 12 at Bilchak’s home. The program will be about Monarch butterflies and milkweed.

Local artists showcasing works

Linda Ard of Weirton is the Steubenville Art Association’s featured artist at Historic Fort Steuben for October.

Starting out with a background as a tole-painter, she studied pencil and colored pencil art and charcoal-drawing mediums.

Ard exhibited in the 2015 Steubenville Art Association spring show. A dental hygienist, she plans to continue art studies, in particular floral and wildlife-animal subject matter.

Her display at the fort is inspired by the “Old Masters,” floral-subject-matter and the three-toned owls.

Meanwhile, three SAA artists have as many as eight works each on display during October at Eastern Gateway Community College.

The displays are near the main floor lecture halls and are available for viewing during regular college hours Monday through Friday.

The featured artist is Pete “Paul” Spencer, a self-taught artist who credits his wife, the late Donna Thompson Spencer who died in 2009, with his inspiration and training. A retired steelworker, he recently exhibited in the New Cumberland Riverfest and in the SAA’s spring show. He enjoys doing wildlife, pets and portraits, which are featured in the EGCC exhibit.

The other two artists whose works are on display are Robert Watson and Gina Judy. Watson has a degree in architecture, having worked in Georgia for 40 years, and is a self-taught watercolorist, inspired by the works of John Pike, Toom Lynch, Jeanne Dobie and Charles Reid. He has several nautical-themed watercolors displayed.

Judy, who has a master’s degree in art education, is displaying drawings and several watercolors inspired by her mentor from Bethany College, the late Wes Wagner, formerly a professor at Bethany and a well-known Wheeling artist.

JUHS Class of 1980 plans reunion

The Jefferson Union High School Class of 1980 will hold its 35-year reunion from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 28 at Zalenski’s Family Eatery and Pub in Wintersville.

No reservation or cover charge is required.

For information, e-mail jcantol@roadrunner.com or visit the website www.classcreator.com/Richmond-OH-Jefferson-Union-1980/class-index.cfm.

Community

Community Happenings

School of Nursing Alumni group

meeting Wednesday, ‘needs you’

The Ohio Valley Hospital/Trinity School of Nursing Alumni Association will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, according to the fall newsletter in which President Blanche Williams issues a plea – “we need you.”

Translated, the alumni association needs graduates of the school of nursing to help support the alumni association by joining and attending the dinner meetings held twice a year on the third Wednesday of April and October, beginning at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Starkdale Presbyterian Church.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring a covered dish “or just show up if you don’t want to cook,” Williams writes, noting support for the group’s projects also are needed.

Dues are $7 annually, and information is accessible on the association’s Facebook page, OVH/Trinity School of Nursing Alumni Association.

The organization has been sponsoring two scholarships each year, which is one of its missions. It raised money through a cookbook project last year but this year adopted an easier one in organizing a trip to the Seven Springs Octoberfest and then to the Pennsylvania Mountain Playhouse for the show “Forever Plaid” and dinner afterwards.

The newsletter contains an interesting did-you-know tidbit in that the OVH/Trinity School of Nursing had five generations of a family graduating, beginning in the 1930s through 2014. Williams said she received a note from a 1959 graduate, Tania Novington Gasataya, sharing the story. The first-generation nurse was Helen Poole Alvey, a sister of her grandmother who graduated in the 1930s. Next came Emma Margaret Luscher, who was admitted into the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. The third generation is Tania. The fourth generation are two of Tania’s nieces – Judy Smith Davis and Trescia Shepherd, who graduated in the late 1980s or 1990s. The fifth generation is Jenna Lynn Smith, a 2014 graduate.

The Trinity School of Nursing graduated 45 nurses in July, bringing the total to 2,284 nurses educated at the OVH and Trinity School since its beginning in 1929.

For information on the association, contact Williams by phone at (740) 282-6502 or by e-mail at blanchew301@comcast.net.

Brooke library to show films

The Brooke County Public Library will show two films this month:

“Tomorrowland,” rated PG, Thursday at 4:30 p.m.; and

“Furious 7,” rated PG-13, at noon Friday.

Attendees are invited to bring a bagged lunch to the second movie. The library will supply bottled water and popcorn. Call (304) 737-1551 to reserve a seat for either movie.

Retired teachers to meet Nov. 10

The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association’s next meeting will be held on Nov. 10 at Starkdale Presbyterian Church in Steubenville.

The date was incorrect in an article on the Oct. 12 community page.

TIMET retirees meeting Tuesday

Retirees of TIMET in Toronto will have occasion to chat, reminisce and stay connected at the next get-together luncheon scheduled for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at CJ’s Restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville. It’s open to all TIMET retirees. For information, contact Bob Olexia at (740) 535-0937.

Pasta dinner set for Sunday

A spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Follansbee Community Days will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Follansbee Community House.

The cost is $7 for the dinner, which includes pasta, meatball, salad, bread and dessert. Take-out will be available.

Crocheting group to meet Wednesday

The Brooke County Public Library’s crocheting group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The group is open to adults of various experience, from beginners to experts.

Participants should bring their own supplies and projects.

For those who need help, someone will available to assist. Call (304) 737-1551 to register for the free group.

Senior center offers flu shots

With the cooperation of the Brooke County Health Department, the Brooke County Senior Center at 948 Main St., will offer flu vaccinations from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday.

Participants must call (304) 527-3410 to make an appointment and will be instructed regarding insurance cards to bring.

Fitness class being offered

The Brooke County Public Library will host a Back to Basics with Cindy Dobbs fitness class at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 29.

It will be a low-impact basic fitness class working on the entire body. Call (304) 737-1551 to register.

Book club to meet Oct. 29

The Brooke County Public Library’s book club will meet at 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. to discuss “Defending Jacob” by William Landay.

Attendees will receive a copy Helene Hanff’s “84 Charing Cross Road” by Helene Hanff, which will be reviewed next month.

The club is free and open to the public.

Community

Community happenings

Men’s Weekend at Greater Zion

“This Means War” will be the theme of the annual Men’s Weekend set for Saturday and Sunday and sponsored by Greater Zion Temple Brotherhood. The events will be held at Greater Zion Temple Church located at 500 N. Fifth St., Steubenville.

On Saturday, the men-only breakfast and workshop will begin at 9 a.m. Tickets for the breakfast and workshop are $10. Tickets are available from any brotherhood member or by calling the church at (740) 282-1046. On Sunday, the public is invited to the 10:30 a.m. service where the guest speaker will be Elder Tyrone Kaiser, pastor of Kings Temple in Marion, Ohio, and former youth pastor at Greater Zion.

Deacon Larry Campbell is president of the Greater Zion Temple Brotherhood, and Deacon Randy Smith is vice president. Bishop Roy Dawkins is the church’s pastor.

Knights change Oktoberfest date

Immaculate Heart of Mary Council, Knights of Columbus, has changed the date for this year’s Oktoberfest to Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the council hall. All knights and their families are invited to this free evening of refreshments and fun.

A first degree will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the council hall for anyone interested in joining the Knights of Columbus. Candidates should report by 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

A Memorial Mass for members who died this past year is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 2 at St. John Fisher Church in Richmond. The Rev. John McCoy, council chaplain, will be the celebrant. All knights and their families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Community

Community happenings

Community 4 A Cure

performers announced

“Sing for Pink,” one of several “Community 4 A Cure” events being held at the Fort Steuben Mall in observance of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will feature a variety of local performers from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Performers will include the following, according to coordinators and Urban Mission Ministries representatives Lisa Thomas and Cynthia Smith:

3:45 p.m.: Harding Middle School Choir, opening with the national anthem;

4:p.m.: Gracepoint, opening band;

4:20 p.m.: Jada Creech, Mount Olive;

4:30 p.m.: Cynthia Smith, Urban Mission and Second Baptist;

5 p.m.: Mount Carmel Baptist Church Choir;

5:30 p.m.: the Allegheny Angels, Starkdale Presbyterian Church;

5:45 p.m.: the Fletcher Boys;

6 p.m.: Leah Bowman, Crossroads;

6:15 p.m.: Quinn AME choir, under the direction of Delores Wiggins;

6:30 p.m.: Adam Kiaski;

6:45 p.m.: Emmanuel Praise Team, under the direction of Delores Wiggins;

7 p.m.: Elyse Rainbow;

7:10 pm.: Elias the Profhet’

7:20 p.m.: Mount Zion Baptist Church Men’s Choir; and

7:45 p.m.: Gracepoint’s Band.

Library programs announced

The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced the following lineup of programs:

— A family movie will be shown at the main library on Saturday at 2 p.m.

— Babygarten, for caregiver and children from birth to 2, will be at the Toronto branch on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Babygarten involves stories, free play and songs that will help babies with language development and early literacy skills.

— Story Hour, for caregiver and children ages 2-6, will be at the Toronto branch on Wednesday at 4 p.m. To register, call the library at (740) 537-1262.

— Cookbook club will meet to eat and discuss recipes from selected cookbooks at the Tiltonsville branch on Thursday at 6 p.m. Register and join by calling (740) 859-5163.

— Adults can make a craft at the Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant branch on Thursday at 5 p.m. Registration is required by calling (740) 769-2090.

— Get Tech Help for downloading e-books, e-magazines and more from the library’s website to an electronic device at the Schiappa branch on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Make a 15-minute appointment by calling (740) 264-6166.

— A “Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too” program will be presented by holistic health coach Angela Lombardo will demonstrate how to make quinoa enchilada bake and homemade guacamole. The health benefits of the ingredients will be discussed. The free program will be at the Schiappa branch on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Register by calling (740) 264-6166.

Benefits planning workshop Thursday

A free workshop on benefits planning led by Michael T. Bryan will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, which is located at 3102 St. Charles Drive, Steubenville.

Refreshments will be provided.

To register, contact Nancy at (740) 391-3311.

SERO chapter to meet on Oct. 21

The next meeting of School Employee Retirees of Ohio Chapter 33, which includes Jefferson, Belmont and Harrison counties, will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 21 in the meeting room of the Schiappa branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.

All officers will be attending the open enrollment health care meeting on Oct. 20 and will receive information on the 2016 health care coverage to share with the members. New updates will be discussed on Medicare Part B Premium increase and H.B. 151.

Spouses and friends are welcome. For information about the meeting, contact Joyce Rensi by phone at (740) 733-7047 or or email at jrensi1@hotmail.com.

Three Score Seniors meet

President Marlene Hare presided at the Three Score Senior Group meeting where Tony LaRosa gave the invocation and benediction.

Brenda Edwards introduced Brooke Newborn, who provided entertainment by singing patriotic songs in observance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Teresa Kropka will entertain at the October meeting.

Reports were given by Secretary Barbara Purks and Treasurer Ida Haynes.

Membership Chair Nancy Smurda will collect $5 dues in October, November and December. Dues envelopes will be on the tables for payment. Anyone interested in joining the club may contact any member.

Sunshine Chair Winnie Kemp reported on cards sent. Reservations Chair Vivian Weigel introduced Ralph and Lois Cox, Larry and Barbara Purks’ guests, and announced 82 members were in attendance. Historian Lee Edwards displayed past albums for viewing.

The nominating committee, including Angie Mazur, Mary Ann DiFonzo, Josi Elliott and Dolores Ginier, will announce slate of 2016 officers in October.

Hospitality Chair Jim Hare presented gifts to Carol Irvine, Toni Harron, Winnie Kemp, Barbara Libengood and Sonny Marino.

Pauline Korzi and Margaret Chapman won the 50/25/25 drawing, conducted by Jack Cummings and Sonny Marino. Jim Hare and Josi Elliott won Undo’s dinners, drawn by Betty Virtue and Pat Delekta.

Oil painting workshop set for Oct. 21

The Steubenville Art Association will host an oil painting workshop conducted by Greg Siegwart of Wheeling.

It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the conference room at Historic Fort Steuben, Steubenville. He also will do a brief demonstration at the SAA’s meeting that evening at 7 p.m.

Siegwart will be instructing in the style of plein air painting, Alla prima from a view at the location. He will show how to read the site and manage the application of the wet oil paint to create the landscape.

Cost to participate in the workshop is $40. Checks made payable to SAA can be mailed to the SAA at P.O. Box 1061, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952.

Members and non-members alike are welcome to enroll, and a materials list will be provided. Participants also may register by calling or texting Jeanne D’Anniballe at (740) 632-6353.

Community

Community happenings

‘Ghostly program’ at Cadiz library

The Puskarich Public Library, 200 East Market St., Cadiz, will present “a ghostly program” by the Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits television ghost hunters program at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

It is touted as one of Ohio’s premier paranormal teams that have been featured on Animal Planet’s “The Haunted,” Biography Channel’s “My Ghost Story,”‘ History Channel’s “Haunted History” and this year’s new series on the Destination America Channel called “Paranormal Survivor.”

Having worked on more than 300 cases to date, the team will discuss everything from types of ghosts, to equipment used and how it works, how to investigate and places they have investigated. They also will share some audio and video of some of the most compelling evidence collected during their investigations, according to a news release.

“Those looking for some spooky spots in Ohio for chills and thrills will hear about some places in Ohio that are sure to scare the socks off the normal person,” a spokesperson said.

For information, call (740) 942-2623.

Three Arts Club to meet on Monday

The Three Arts Club will meet Monday at Riverview United Methodist Church. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the Riverview Methodist Women’s Club and will begin at 6 p.m.

The program will be the history of Toronto Union Cemetery and will be presented by Dani Swearingen, club member, and Carolyn Walker of the Toronto Historical Society.

The meeting will include a Chinese auction and “Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It” with club members providing items for sale.

Four Seasons Seniors meet

The Four Seasons Senior Citizens met Sept. 16 at the Serbian-American Cultural Center in Weirton with President Chris Sklenar presiding.

Tony LaRosa gave the opening prayer.

Following dinner, members were entertained by Rich Grimm and Dave Hunt, who sang songs by George Strait, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Roger Miller among others.

Carolyn Shaffer gave the treasurer’s report. Reservations chairperson Josie Cekinovich reported 60 reservations for dinner.

Members were reminded that dues will start to be collected in October.

Sunshine chairperson Marge Trinone acknowledged two September anniversaries and reported on cards sent.

Barb Libengood and Tony LaRosa won the 50-50 drawing.

Other prize winners were Joann Llewellyn, Valarie Rowland, Jose Cekinovich, Fran Wenzel and Jane Barney.

Rick Sklenar won the free dinner.

The next meeting will be held Oct. 21 with the Harmony Brothers providing entertainment.

‘Day out with Daddy’ set for Saturday

A “Day Out with Daddy Party” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 905 Market St., Steubenville.

It is free and open to the public and is sponsored by United Healthcare.

It will include health information and information on community resources and support; activities and prizes; and “a healthy meal, games and activities.”

United Healthcare Community Plan members can get free transportation to and from the event.

To RSVP or for information, call (866) 588-8322.

Testify to perform at Carrollton church

Testify, a Mennonite young men’s a capella quartet from Ephrata, Pa., will present a concert of Christian music at the Carrollton Bible Chapel on Saturday, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The quartet began in 2009.

The chapel is located at 365 Steubenville Road S.E., Carrollton. Two food items are requested for admission, to be donated to the Loaves and Fishes pantry in Carrollton. A love offering will be taken during the concert.

For information, contact Richard and Judy Cunningham at (330) 739-4005 or the church at (330) 627-7376.

Weekend events raising museum funds

The Pleasant Hill School House Museum will host two fundraiser events this weekend, continuing with “the pumpkin patch” fundraiser that will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Crawford Farm at state routes 152 and 213.

Patrons can pick their own pumpkin from the field and bring it to the barn to paint, decorate or carve it. There will be paints and pumpkin decorating kits available for a small fee.

The pumpkin patch fundraiser offers two pumpkin options: Patrons can pick their own pumpkin for a $6 donation or get “the works package” for $10, which includes picking the pumpkin, decorating and games.

Refreshments will be available for sale along with decorative corn. There also will be outdoor games for children.

Also on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be an Octoberfest craft and food show at the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church on state Route 213 next to the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

The museum will be open during that time for visitors to check out the museum and ring the school bell, according to Gloria Renda, project director.

All proceeds will benefit the museum.

Garage sale at Buena Vista UMC

Buena Vista United Methodist in Steubenville will be the site of a garage sale and a soup and sandwich sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The church is located at the corner of Kingston and Schenley avenues in the Buena Vista subdivision of Steubenville.

For information, call (740) 264-0549.

Community

Community happenings

Church yard sale Saturday

at East Springfield center

All Saints Orthodox Church will hold a church yard sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the East Springfield Community Center located on county Road 39 just off state Route 43 and next to the East Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.

There will be a variety of items for sale, including baskets, new brooms, holiday items, household items, toys, small appliances, collectibles and name brand clothing, according to a church spokesperson.

Caregiver of the Year Appreciation

and Award luncheon on Oct. 22

The Jefferson County Caregiver Coalition will hold its annual Caregiver Appreciation luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 22 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.

The event is free to a caregiver and one guest. Cost for additional guests is $10 each.

The purpose of the event is to show appreciation for all that the unpaid caregivers do for their loved ones. “The unpaid caregiver, caring for a friend, family member or neighbor, takes a tremendous burden off of an already over-burdened resource system,” said Laurel DuBeck, a registered nurse and community education coordinator with the Area Agency on Aging, Region 9.

“We can’t give the caregivers what they need, which is free services, but we can give them a few hours where we concentrate on them,” DuBeck said. There will be a complimentary dinner and entertainment for the caregiver and one guest, along with mini-massages and door prizes for the caregivers. Although it is a free event, registration is necessary to attend.

A Jefferson County Caregiver of the Year also be announced at the luncheon. To nominate a caregiver who resides in Jefferson County (their loved one may live anywhere), contact DuBeck at (800) 945-4250, extension 4719, to make a nomination or reservation. Nominations must be received by Thursday.

Sponsors for the event are the Area Agency on Aging, Region 9; DeCaria Brother Pharmacies; Seeing Hand Association; Ten Lakes Center; Interim of SEO; Dusini Drug; Gables Care Center; Carriage Inn of Steubenville; Carriage Inn of Cadiz; Trinity Health System; Sienna Skilled Nursing & Rehab; The Laurels; Valley Hospice; Carriage Inn Home Care; Steubenville Dialysis/Davita; and Charity Hospice.

Mary H. Weir Public Library having used book sale through Saturday

The Mary H. Weir Public Library is holding a used book clearance sale in its garage on Walnut Street, Weirton, from noon to 5 p.m. through Saturday.

For this time only, a spokesperson said, all the books that fit into a bag can be purchased for $2. A variety of types of books are available, including paperbacks and ones printed with large type.

Mount Zion Baptist to hold

music workshop Saturday

Mount Zion Baptist Church will kick off its annual music workshop on Saturday with registration to be held at noon and followed by a smorgasbord luncheon.

The workshop rehearsal will begin after the luncheon and be under the direction of Minister Eric Dyson of Cleveland. The choir will learn approximately eight songs that will be performed in a concert. The workshop registration fee is $10. All churches and denominations are invited to join the workshop choir.

The purpose of the workshop, the theme of which is “All the Glory, All the Honor, All the Praise,” is to “exalt the savior, edify the saints, and evangelize the lost and to provide an opportunity of musical involvement as well as education that can lead to a greater appreciation and application of music in our Christian lives,” according to a news release.

The workshop choir will be presented in concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday with Pastor Norries A. Hood Sr. serving as master of ceremonies. There will be a freewill love offering.

The Mass Choir members are: Wylene Alexander, director, Norman Creech, president; Ruth Pendergrast, vice president; and Floretta Hampton, treasurer. Members are Vanessa Styles, Rose Slaughter, Cheryl Austin, Paulette Johnson, Barbara J. Miller, Isabelle Lavender, Bunswella Brown, Charlene Reid, Lynn Knight, Estelle Dalton and Lafayette Byrom.

Brooke Democratic committee

to meet Thursday in Wellsburg

The Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wellsburg Library. Next month’s meeting will be held Nov. 12, also beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellsburg Library.

Community

Community happenings

Oil painting workshop set for Oct. 21 at fort

The Steubenville Art Association will host an oil painting workshop conducted by Greg Siegwart of Wheeling, shown above.

It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the conference room at Historic Fort Steuben, Steubenville. He also will do a brief demonstration at the SAA’s meeting that evening at 7 p.m.

Cost to participate in the workshop is $40. Checks made payable to SAA can be mailed to the SAA at P.O. Box 1061, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952.

Members and non-members alike are welcome to enroll, and a materials list will be provided. Participants also may register by calling or texting Jeanne D’Anniballe at (740) 632-6353.

Member Gina Judy will be instructing in the style of plein air painting, Alla prima from a view at the location. Judy will show how to read the site and manage the application of the wet oil paint to create the landscape.

Siegwart’s interest in oil painting was inspired by paintings by his great-grandfather, Joshif Siegwart, a Swiss immigrant. By the age of 10, Greg Siegwart picked up the brush, and his love of oil painting began.

More than 40 years of painting have given him the life lessons to see, learn and develop his craft. While the art world has always been a part of Siegwart’s life, it remained a hobby for much of the time as he maintained and managed a career in telecommunications.

However, following a debilitating accident in 2000, Siegwart found oil painting to be his outlet. A self-taught artist, Siegwart has completed numerous commissioned pieces including portraits, still life, wild life, landscapes, fantasy and animal portraits.

His works have been sold and exhibited throughout the United States. Siegwart has taught oil painting and art appreciation privately and is an instructor of oil painting at the Oglebay Institute Stifel Fine Art Center in Wheeling.

He conducts workshops and demonstrates throughout West Virginia. He also is a member, exhibitor and instructor at ArtWorks Around Town in Wheeling.

Bloomingdale native on KSU homecoming court

McCall Sims, daughter of Kristie and Dennis Sims of Bloomingdale, was selected as a member of the Kent State University 2015 homecoming court.

McCall, a 2012 graduate of Indian Creek High School, is a senior at Kent State majoring in public health. While at Kent State, McCall has received numerous honors and awards, including Kent State Leadership of Excellence Award Spring 2015.

McCall is a member of several campus and community service organizations, including Kent Student Ambassadors, Public Health Student Alliance, American Medical Student Association; Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society-Laurels Chapter at Kent State, Honors College, Kent Interhall Council-Movers & Groovers Onsite Leader, Campus Kitchen, Focus Group Member for President Warren’s new identity with company 160 over 90 and Relay for Life.

Members of the homecoming court are chosen for their leadership abilities, academic achievements and involvement in Kent State and community activities. Each student nominated is interviewed by the homecoming court committee consisting of campus and community leaders.

They were honored during the halftime celebrations at the Oct. 3 homecoming game.

Wine tasting at Hellenic Hall to benefit Hope 68

The Steubenville Chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Fraternal Order will host the fifth-annual wine tasting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Hellenic Hall, 300 S. Fourth St., Steubenville.

The donation is $15 per person, and tickets are available in advance at the Winemakers Loft in Follansbee and Apollo Professional Cleaning in Wintersville. They also will be available at the door.

Proceeds will benefit Hope 68.

Featured are the homemade wines of members of the Tri-State Winemakers Club. More than 14 winemakers will present a variety of reds and whites, sweet to dry, “to suit everyone’s palate,” a spokesperson said.

Heavy Greek hors d’oeuvres such as rolled grape leaves, spanokpoita, seasoned meat bites, and various cheeses and spreads are included. Baklava is the featured dessert.

Community

Community happenings

Pumpkin theme for garden club

The River’s Edge Garden Club met at the home of Beth Cooper on Sept. 17 with 10 members present.

Gail Saner presented a program called “Pumpkin Creations.” Each member created a different style of pumpkin for the fall season.

After the program, Mary Bilchak presided at a brief business meeting. Saner read a poem titled, “Heart Gifts” by Helen Steiner Rice.

Hostesses and programs for 2016 were discussed in addition to a date to organize a cleanup and winterization of Newburg Landing.

The next meeting will be held Thursday at the home of Ginny Popson. The program will be decorating the covers for the members’ new program books.

Fundraiser dinner at Jewett VFD

The Jewett Volunteer Fire Department will be the site of a fundraiser meatloaf and baked steak dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.

The menu also will include salad, vegetables, bread, dessert and a beverage.

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children.

Retired school employees to meet

The Brooke County Association of Retired School Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 at Vito’s on Main Street, Follansbee.

Speakers will be First District Sen. Jack Yost, D-Wellsburg; former Sen. Rocky Fitzsimmons, D-Wheeling; and 2nd District Del. Phil Diserio, D-Wheeling.

A business meeting will immediately follow lunch.

Make a reservation by calling Ruth Lewis at (304) 737-2314 by Wednesday.

Toronto Senior Citizens meet

Doris Matyas presided at the Sept. 24 Toronto Senior Citizens meeting where welcomes were extended to new members Alex and Angie Ariemiena and guest Marjie Vignjevic.

Mary Alice Meyer gave the blessing and led the members in opening exercises. Reports were given by Lola Swanagan, Fran Sheets and Rosemary Bonofine.

The 50/50 was won by Angie Kurty. Door prize winners were Barbara Jean Losey, Mary Koth, Pat Pfabe, Dee Fouts and Violet McClain. Bingo winners were Irma Straka, Linda Ragsdale, Jim Eckard and Barbara Lyons.

The next meeting will be held Thursday at the Roosevelt Building.

Piney Fork Legion to host dinner

The Gwynn Allen Piney Fork American Legion Post 735 will hold a spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the post home.

The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children under age 10. Carryouts are welcome.

Proceeds benefit projects the Legion undertakes throughout the year.

SHS Class of 1966 planning reunion

The Steubenville High School Class of 1966 will hold a 50-year class reunion organizational meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Naples Spaghetti House in Steubenville.

All classmates are encouraged to attend. “We will be having dinner together at the meeting,” a news release notes. Those planning to attend are asked to bring contact information on classmates.

Steubenville Saddle Club to meet

The Steubenville Saddle Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the club grounds located on state highway 152 north, Richmond.

Agenda items will include the election of officers for 2016; possible changes in the show bill; discussion on keeping four shows for the season or dropping down to three shows instead; and logging hours for awards.

Possible dates for the awards banquet are Jan. 6 or Jan. 16.

Caregiver support group meetings set

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its monthly caregiver support group meetings on the following dates:

• Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Eastern Gateway Community College, 4000 Sunset Blvd., Room 1506, Steubenville.

• Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Parrish Hall Basement, 212 West Main St., St. Clairsville.

The meetings are free and open to all caregivers, family members and friends with a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For information, call the Greater East Ohio Area Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900.

Toronto Sunrise Seniors meet

The Toronto Sunrise Seniors, with President Tim Gribben presiding, met Sept. 25 at the Roosevelt Center.

Chaplain Peg Nordenger gave the opening and closing invocation.

Guests Sally Tantlinger, Dorothy Kliner and Bernie White, along with new member Louise Knight, were welcomed to the club.

Bernie White and Henry Portocarrero shared the winnings of the 50/50 drawing.

After Gribben thanked the kitchen committee, he led the group in opening exercises.

Reports were given by Secretary Mary Lou Deku and Treasurer Rex Mossor. September birthdays and anniversaries were acknowledged.

The October kitchen committee consists of Alex and Beverly Anderson, Bob and Mollie Merideth, Marie Bernabei, Tracey Wade, Diana Hooper, Suzy Gillespie and Nordenger.

Tour director Judy Whyte reminded members about the Wednesday “Ole Blue Eyes” performance at the Columbiana Dinner Theater. Inquiries can be directed to Whyte at (740) 264-7837.

Officers for a two-year term beginning this month were sworn in by Jay Smith. They are: President, Tim Gribben; vice president, Beth Clark; secretary, Mary Lou Deku; social secretary, Barb Pritts; treasurer, Edna Riffle; assistant treasurer; Judy Sabol; chaplain, Kenny Mossor; kitchen chair, Joyce Gribben; and tour director, Tracey Wade.

Flu shots will be given at the Roosevelt Center at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14.

Bingo winners were Mike Timko, Donna Freeman, Bill Kulstad, Ruth White, Betty Pierce, Marion Wilson, Jay Smith, Susan Kulstad, Barb Pritts, Beverly Anderson, Cindy Michael, Betty Mossor, Judy Sabol, Kenny Mossor, Jim Wilson and Don Pritts.

Scat winners were Bill Edwards, Joyce Gribben, Judy Sabol, Nancy Bodrog and Susan Kulstad.

The group’s next meeting will be held Friday following a Christmas party committee meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Community

Community happenings

Special aerial photos

at Bergholz museum

The Bergholz Area Museum will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday with the featured display being a unique collection of aerial photographs of Bergholz.

In addition, a variety of other new materials also have been added to the museum’s permanent collection thanks to the generosity of several current and former area residents.

The museum’s permanent collection includes pictures and memorabilia related to area communities, the schools, local mines and various businesses.

The museum, which is open on the first Sunday of the month from May through November, is located at the corner of Second and Jefferson streets across from the town parking lot. Admission is free.

Irondale homecoming

festival this weekend

Irondale homecoming fall festival and car/bike show will be held Friday through Sunday at the park in Irondale.

On Friday there will be a fish fry beginning at 4 p.m. at the Irondale Volunteer Fire Department followed by bingo.

On Saturday, Boy Scout Troop 49 will conduct a flag-raising ceremony at 10:30 a.m., following by Frankie Russell singing the national anthem.

Saturday’s events also will include: 11 a.m., Movin’ and Grovin’ production inflatables and rock climbing wall, $5 for all-day inflatables and $2 for each rock wall climbing; noon, car and bike show with trophies awarded; 2 p.m., Stanton Ruritan Club’s duck race with ducks available for purchase the day of the race; and 2:20 p.m., a dessert contest.

There will be all-day games, apple dumplings and ice cream, a Chinese auction, food and music.

There will be a church service and gospel concert at 11 a.m. on Sunday followed by a covered-dish dinner.

Quarter auction Saturday

at Amsterdam VFW Post

The Amsterdam Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary will host a quarter auction fundraiser Saturday at the post located at 412 Liberty St., Amsterdam.

Doors open to the public at 5 p.m., and the auction begins at 6 p.m.

Admission and the first paddle are $5 at the door, with patrons given the option to purchase additional paddles.

Concessions will be available for purchase. There also will be a 50/50 drawing and various drawings. Questions can be directed to (740) 381-1178.

Public Library of Steubenville, Jefferson County programs set

Upcoming programs at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County include the following:

• Story Hour, for caregiver and children ages 2 to 6, will be at 11 a.m. at the main library on Mondays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19. For information, call the library at (740) 282-9782. Story hour also will be at the Toronto branch on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Register by calling (740) 537-1262.

• ABC Read, for caregiver and children ages 3 to 6, will be held at 4 p.m. at the Schiappa branch on Mondays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Each week focuses on an alphabet letter by offering stories and games.

• Babygarten, for caregiver and children birth to 2, will be at the Schiappa branch at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Babygarten is a lap-sit program that involves free play, songs, rhymes and books that will help babies with language development and early literacy skills.

Wellsburg Elks to hold yard sale, drug awareness trailer

The Wellsburg Elks Lodge at 834 Charles St., Wellsburg, will hold a trash or treasure sale and set up its drug awareness trailer to educate youth about the dangers of drug abuse, during the Wellsburg Applefest, Friday through Sunday.

The lodge also will be selling food, including sausage sandwiches, inside its building.

Brooke Library to hold

pumpkin decorating contest

The Brooke County Public Library will hold a pumpkin decorating contest, in conjunction with the Wellsburg Applefest, at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

It’s open to children in pre-school through eighth grade. Pumpkins have been donated by the Wellsburg Applefest Committee, and judging will be done by the Wellsburg Friends of the Library.

Registration is required. Call (304) 737-1551 to reserve a pumpkin for the free contest.

Card party, Life Line Screening at YWCA of Steubenville

Upcoming events at the YWCA of Steubenville, located at 320 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, include a card party on Oct. 8, beginning at noon.

Card parties are held on the second Thursday of each month. Lunch is served. Cost is $8. All proceeds benefit the programs sponsored by the YWCA. For information, call (740) 282-1261.

The YWCA will be offering a preventive health event with Life Line Screening conducting its “affordable, non-invasive and painless” health screenings on Oct. 29.

Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, hardening of the arteries, atrial fibrillation and bone density. Patrons can register for a wellness package which includes four vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with YWCA member discount). All five screenings take about 90 minutes. “We are happy to announce that Life Line Screening is working with us to provide a $10 discount in addition to a $10 donation to the YWCA,” noted Robbie L. Gibbons of the YWCA. “You must sign up by calling 1-800-324-9458 or at www.helpinghandsforhealth.com,” he said.