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Community happenings

JUHS Class of 1966 has 50-year reunion plans

The Jefferson Union High School Class of 1966 will holds its 50-year reunion with a celebration in August.

The festivities will begin with attendance at the Edison Local High School football game on Aug. 26.

On Aug. 27, the reunion and dinner will be held at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.

Reunion reservations are $50 per person and should be sent to Sharon Huber, 204 Valley Drive, Richmond, OH 34944. Call directly to Mountaineer for room reservations at (800) 804-0468.

For information, contact Huber at (740) 765-4119 or Mabel Lawrence at (740) 537-3659.

Toronto Senior

Citizens give

ribbons to vets

Doris Matyas presided at the May 26 Toronto Senior Citizens meeting.

Lola Swanagan gave the blessing for the covered-dish dinner.

Ken Woodward led the members in opening exercises.

Thank you ribbons were passed out to the veterans.

May birthdays and anniversaries were announced. Reports were given by Fran Sheets, Joyce Dobbs and Rosemary Bonofine.

Lola Swanagan reviewed upcoming trips. The next ones will be Riverside Theater and Grove City Outlet, July 12; Hartville, Aug. 19; New England, Sept 24-29; and Columbiana on Oct 5.

For information, call (740) 537-4977 or (740) 537-3064.

Pat Pfabe won the 50/50 drawing. Door prize winners were Chuck Barker and Phil Cicone. Bingo winners were Pat Pfabe, Pat Richardson, Jean Barker and Tim Elson.

Scat winners were Pat Simpson and Laura Mamula.

The next meeting will be June 9 at the Roosevelt Building.

Youth council plans video game tournament

The Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Council will host a Super Smash Brothers video game tournament at noon Saturday at the Mary H. Weir Public Library located at 3442 Main St., Weirton.

The event will include door prizes, a concession stand, opportunities to try old-school consoles and option to purchase character badges.

To register, visit the website at brookehancockfrn.org.

Community happenings

Veterans satellite office to be

open Wednesday in Dillonvale

The satellite office of the Jefferson County Veterans Service Commission will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Dillonvale City Building, 135 School St., Dillonvale, to assist veterans, dependents of veterans, and/or veterans’ widows with Veterans Administration pensions, compensations, burials, schooling, medical assistance and other veterans’ benefits.

For information or assistance, call the Veterans Service Office at (740) 283-8571 or visit the office at 500 Market St., Suite 310, Steubenville. Officer hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is closed every Wednesday afternoon to the public.

Nifty Needles Sewing Group

scheduled to meet June 7

The Nifty Needles Sewing Group held the May meeting at the First Christian Church located on Main Street, Weirton.

Leader Nancy Sanders greeted the six members attending.

Marcie Cooper displayed a Van Gogh print purse during show-and-tell; Carol Village displayed fabric cookbook covers; and Nancy Linn displayed Vogue patterns. Sanders presented the program on Easter tote bags for children, and members received kits to take home. Cooper won the door prize.

The next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 7. Dale Negle will present the program. Visitors are welcome. For information, call Sanders at (304) 527-1405.

Steubenville City Schools retirees

tour Underground Railroad Museum

Steubenville City Schools retirees gathered for lunch May 12 at Mehlman’s Cafeteria in St. Clairsville before taking an afternoon tour of the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing.

John Mattox, curator, addressed the group and fielded questions. The group’s next luncheon will be held June 16 during the annual Greek Food Festival in Steubenville. Dave Nicholson has arranged a tour of Historic Fort Steuben afterward.

Community happenings

Eileen Krupinski elected

president of Questers chapter

The Bezaleel Wells Chapter No. 1474 of Questers met May 19 for a luncheon meeting at the YWCA of Steubenville.

Ruth Stevens served as hostess at the meeting attended by Phyllis Foreman, Iris Craig, Eileen Krupinski, Roxanne Matysiak, Susanne Escobar, Darlene Baker and Judy Irvin. The business meeting including the election of Krupinski as president for the 2017-18 year and Baker, treasurer.

Stevens presented a program on “The History and Origin of Herbs,” noting that herbs have been used for centuries and in every culture for medicinal and culinary purposes. She also cited several passages in the Bible that mention the use of herbs and had a display of different potted herbs to explain their common uses. Members were asked to identify by smell, touch or sight the herbs, many of which were grown in Stevens’ garden. Members were given a plant to take home.

Marlene Rhueff will be the hostess for the June meeting.

Library announces

programs and activities

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

  • Brilliant native Robin Yocum will be at the main library on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss, then sign copies of his new book, “A Brilliant Death.”
  • The book club for the Schiappa branch will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. To join, call the library branch at (740) 264-6166.
  • Get Tech Help to download 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. Call (740) 264-6166 for a 15-minute appointment and bring in a smartphone or hand-held electronic device.
  • Harry Potter Club will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Schiappa branch. For information and to join, call the library branch at (740) 264-6166.

Italian language, culture

course offered at church hall

“Italiano per Inizianti,” a seven-week Italian language and culture introductory course, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 28 through Aug. 9 at the Holy Family Catholic Church’s Malara Hall located at 2608 Hollywood Blvd., Steubenville.

An advanced class, “Mangiamo con Sophia Loren,” will be held immediately following “Italiano” from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For information or to register, contact Domenico DiBacco at (304) 670-3123.

Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary members meet

The Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary met May 9 at the Weirton Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall with President Joan Spano presiding. Chaplain Mary Ann Smith gave the invocation, read “A Christian Mother” and asked members to share memories of their mothers.

Marcy Spano led in special prayers.

Joan Spano welcomed new member Janis Rouch, the wife of club member Don Rouch of Mingo Junction.

Joan Spano, Vice President Darlene Kemp and Secretary Marcy Spano led in opening exercises.

Marcy Spano also read a thank-you letter from the West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville for birthday cards sent to the residents. Reports were given by Joan Spano, treasurer, and Marcy Spano, sunshine report.

Joan Spano sent birthday cards to Veterans Home residents in May.

Mary Ann Smith won the 50/50 drawing and donated her prize back to the auxiliary treasury. Joan Spano completed more than 90 letters for June’s bakeless bake sale. Leroy Bee will place the auxiliary’s wreath at the city’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday, and J.J. Jurosko will place the club’s wreath.

Barbara Glassner was the host.

Edith Truax and Sherry Hornick will host the next meeting set for 6:30 p.m. June 13 at the VFW.

Community happenings

Annual Calendar Tea at Emmanuel Church of God

Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, located at 128 S. Fifth St., Steubenville, will hold its annual Calendar Tea beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The tea will feature four seasons – summer, spring, autumn and winter – and the chairmen for each will be: Oree Gilliam; summer; Mary Jeter, spring; Tanya Martin, winter; and Deana Hines, fall.

Music will be provided by Delores Wiggins, minister of music. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served.

Deana Hines is the event chairman.

For information, call (740) 283-2216.

Library, literacy groups will

hold volunteer celebration

The Mary H. Weir Public Library, Literacy and Lifelong Learning Program, Literacy West Virginia and Weirton Area Literacy Council will hold the annual volunteer celebration at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the library’s lower level activity room located at 3442 Main St., Weirton.

The event will include entertainment, food and door prizes. All literacy and lifelong learning students, library volunteers and tutors and Friends of Literacy are invited. A meat entree will be provided, and those attending are asked to bring a side dish, drink or dessert.

Those planning to attend should make a reservation by Friday by calling Lynn Bish at (304) 797-9785 or Pam Makricostas at (304) 797-8510.

Literacy and Lifelong volunteers provided more than 420 hours of service in April, and nine students are studying for the West Virginia High School Equivalency Diploma. Two students are studying English as a second language and another received an equivalency diploma. Twelve students participated in computer classes and job skills/computer training workshops, while three others found work.

National Council on Aging volunteers and Department of Health and Human Resources volunteers completed online job applications during workshops.

Officers of the Weirton Area Literacy Council include Yudith Staskey, president; Lynn Bish, vice president; Joann Morrison, secretary; Ed Giacchino, treasurer; and Bill Losey, student representative.

Healthy Life Workshop

on medication adherence

Harrison Community Hospital will host its June 2 Healthy Life Workshop at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria with Pharmacist Jesse Milowicki of Custer Pharmacy leading a discussion on “Medication Adherence.”

Milowicki will review the importance of taking an entire prescription as directed by the physician. Participants also will learn how some foods, alcohol and other medications and over-the-counter supplements may interfere with the medication’s absorption rate, causing the drug to be stronger or weaker than normal.

The July 7 Healthy Life Workshop will feature guest speaker Eric Wilson, director of the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency.

The free, educational Healthy Life Workshops are held the first Thursday of each month in the hospital’s cafeteria and feature physicians, nurses, dieticians and other health care professionals covering a wide range of topics such as diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and other health issues.

Light refreshments are served, and reservations are not necessary.

Chrisagis Brothers to minister in song at Empire church

The Chrisagis Brothers will minister in song during a special presentation on Friday at River Christian Fellowship at 186 Nesley St., Empire.

It will begin at 7 p.m.

Meeting year ends for

Weirton Woman’s Club

The Weirton Woman’s Club held the closing meeting May 7 at the Williams Country Club, with President Jeanne Amidon calling the meeting to order and Mary Ellen Groves giving the inspiration and blessing.

Members observed a moment of silence for Sue Ann Barrett and Rita Griffith.

Amidon presented donations to Hancock County Sheriff Ralph Fletcher for the K-9 Unit, Hancock County Animal Shelter, Greater Weirton Senior Citizens Center, Weirton Christian Center, Comfort House and the Table of Hope.

Singer and guitarist Chuck Lucas entertained.

Amidon presented her officers, department chairs and committee chairs with a gift in thanks and appreciation for their work for the club in the past two years.

Sharon Sheridan, Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia president, attended the meeting and installed the 2016-18 officers.

They include President Diana Durst, First Vice President Sandy Robbins, Second Vice President Helen Gibson, Recording Secretary Susan Baldt, Treasurer Kay Kempler and Financial Secretary Joan Underwood.

Community happenings

Country Friends to host

Highway 9 Band Saturday

Country Friends announces that the Highway 9 Band will entertain Saturday at the Memorial Hall located at 67 Old Police Lodge Road, Colliers.

The doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and the dance starts at 7 p.m.

Mondays and Fridays are open mic, and the last Monday and Friday of the month is Gospel Night with donations made to a church or charity.

The doors open at 4 p.m., and open mic begins at 6 p.m. Participants should bring a covered dish for the meal, which 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 or text (304) 479-1270 or (304) 748-2816. The website is www.countryfriendsfoundation.com.

Magician entertains

Moving On members

Members of Moving On, a widows and widowers group, met May 1 for their luncheon and meeting at Undo’s in Weirton with Lucretia “Toots” Ross presiding.

Jim Boulson gave the blessing and closing prayer. Birthdays were acknowledged.

Vases with tissue paper, candies and flower seeds decorated the tables and were provided by Margaret Ashbee, Janet Gilham, Fran Parsons, June Puskarich and Mary Lou Shutak.

The poem “A Mother” was composed and read by Ingrid Koenig. Doris McPherson was a guest.

Ross gave the secretary’s report and Chapman, the treasurer’s report.

Entertainment was provided by Nick Gallias the magician with members assisting with his magic tricks, cards and numbers.

Sunshine girl Nancy Smurda reported on get well cards sent and Margaret Chapman on finances.

David Kramarich and Ross conducted the 50-50 drawing won by Nancy Smurda. Other prizes winners were Richard Kimmel, gift certificate; Ross, Zmurda, Jack Davis, Doris McPherson and Ann Zmuda, table prizes; Anita Spadaford, necklace; and Mary Gaudio, Kimmel and Becky Michalka, money envelopes.

The next meeting will be held June 5 at Undo’s in Weirton. Those interested in joining can contact Ross at (740) 264-6521 or Janet Saner at (740) 537-4487.

VFW Post 2716 Auxiliary holds

May meeting, installs officers

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2716 Auxiliary met May 12 with President Gloria Jerrel presiding.

Secretary Marcy Spano called the officers’ roll and read the April 13 meeting minutes.

Treasurer Shirley Brecht gave the financial report.

New member Kelly Sikora was accepted into the group.

Chair Sherry Hornick announced Poppy Day had been a success and thanked those involved. The auxiliary will hand out candy to children during the city’s Fourth of July parade. Banners purchased through the post and Chris Connell will be displayed throughout downtown until Veterans Day.

The post will host a veterans memorial motorcycle ride at 10 a.m. Sunday, with a rain date of May 29, and auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts. The Christmas party has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Giovanni’s Restaurant located on Pennsylvania Avenue.

The 2016-2017 officers were installed, including President Gloria Jerrel, Senior Vice President Sherry Hornick Junior, Vice President Scott Sikora, Treasurer Shirley Brecht, Secretary Marcelle Spano and Chaplain Edith Truax, who gave the closing prayer.

The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 9.

SHS Alumni Association

set to meet Tuesday

The Steubenville High School Alumni Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern in Steubenville, beginning at 6 p.m.

Weirton Elks Lodge holding

first responders dinner

The Weirton Elks Lodge will hold a free spaghetti dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday to honor military members, veterans and first responders.

Members, family and friends are invited to attend. Donations will be accepted. Reservations aren’t required. For information, call the lodge at (304) 748-0565.

Community happenings

Toronto Senior Citizens

mark anniversary dinner

The Toronto Senior Citizens celebrated their anniversary dinner May 12 at the Stratton Municipal Building.

Guests were Mayor John and Tracey Parker and Don and Cheryl Clarke.

Music was provided by Bob, Rita and Fred Cline of the Vinyl Classics from Hopedale.

Joyce Zimmerman gave the blessing for the catered dinner by Brickers.

Alice Robinson won the 50/50. Door prize winners were Hilda Hupka, Sharon Carroll, Deanne Starr, Frank Vostatec, Joyce Grodhaus, Pat Balser, Pat Richardson, Arlene Zahniser, Dolly Robinson, Ed Porter, Terry Elson, Bobbie Koltz, Ben Cicone, Rosemary Bonofine and Doris Matyas.

Scat was played following the dinner with Laura Mamula the winner.

The next meeting will be held May 26 at the Roosevelt Building.

Smithfield Legion Post

officers are announced

New officers for Smithfield American Legion Post 396 have been named for 2016-17.

They are: Commander, Richard Harris; first vice commander, Jeff Conley; second vice commander, Travis Brown; adjutant, Clyde Cassels; sergeant at arms, Janice McCoy; chaplain, Gilbert Powell; and finance officers, Fred McGee and George Michael Lee.

Community happenings

Jeep show Saturday in

Weirton to benefit CASA

The Ohio Valley Jeep Association, a newly formed group of Jeep owners, will hold a Jeep show to benefit A Child’s Place Court-Appointed Special Advocates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 2322 Kings Creek Road, Weirton.

Proceeds from a $10 registration fee from Jeep owners will go to the nonprofit group, which trains volunteers to represent the interests of children involved in abuse and neglect cases in Brooke, Hancock and Jefferson counties. All Jeep brand vehicles are welcome.

There will be live entertainment, food, games, a 50-50 drawing, Chinese auction, drawing, door prizes and a Jeep playground.

Bark for a Cure fundraiser

to be held Sunday in Richmond

A Bark for a Cure in support of Stacy’s Pink Posse Relay for Life team will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Richmond Park, located behind the former Richmond Elementary School.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per dog which includes a doggie bandana, a dog treat and the opportunity to win door prizes.

The event also will include food, basket drawings, a 50-50 drawing, games and a presence by Destiny Dog Obedience School and trainer Mark Kinkaid.

The Rev. Georgette Gaston, pastor of Richmond United Methodist Church, will conduct individual blessings of the pets, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Pet photographs also will be offered.

The event is in memory of Dr. Stacy Davis, a veterinarian who lost her battle with cancer on May 2, 2012.

All proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society. Questions can be directed to Jamie at (740) 543-1468.

Four Seasons Senior Citizens

scheduled to meet May 18

The Four Seasons Senior Citizens held their April meeting at the Serbian American Cultural Center in Weirton with President Chris Sklenar presiding.

After dinner, members were entertained with songs from the past by Dave and Shari Jo Watson.

The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read. Reservations Chair Josie Cekinovich announced the menu for the next meeting.

April birthdays were acknowledged. A report was given on sympathy cards sent.

Members voted not to have a meeting in January due to the possibility of bad weather.

The free dinner went to Martha Varitek.

Janet Orler and Lois Dick won the 50-50 drawing.

Other prize winners were Marge Trinone, Betty Wamsley, Carolyn Shaffer, Ron Fallert and Joann Llewellyn.

The next meeting will be held May 18.

After the meeting, members played bingo.

Wells Township dance

for adults on Friday

Wells Township recreation will be holding a dance for adults from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday.

It also will include a time of karaoke.

Admission is $5, and light refreshments will be available for purchase.

Questions can be directed to Liz Cook, recreation director, at (740) 632-6253.

Sands of Time to perform

Saturday at Country Friends

Country Friends will welcome the Sands of Time band to entertain Saturday at the Memorial Hall located at 67 Old Police Lodge Road, Colliers.

The doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and the dance starts at 7 p.m.

Mondays and Fridays are open mic, and the last Monday and Friday of the month are designated as Gospel Night with donations made to a church or charity. The doors open at 4 p.m., and open mic begins at 6 p.m. Participants should bring a covered dish 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 or text (304) 479-1270 or (304) 748-2816. The website is www.countryfriendsfoundation.com.

TIMET retirees to gather for

luncheon meeting on 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.

Community happenings

‘100 Women in Red’

Saturday at Mount Carmel

“Empowher,” Mount Carmel Community Baptist Church’s women’s ministry, will present “100 Women in Red” on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.

“The Best Vitamin is B1” will be the theme of the event to be held at the church located at 708 N. Fifth St., Steubenville.

The featured guest speaker will be the Rev. Earline Coleman, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in McKeesport, Pa.

All women are welcome to attend and “be restored, refreshed and revived,” according to a news release.

For information, call (740) 282-9257.

Weir High Class plans mixer

The Weir High School Class of 1961 will hold a 55-year reunion mixer from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 1 at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church’s AHEPA Hall in Weirton. The cost is $10 per person. For information, contact Sandy LaPosta Riopelle at (304) 276-8336.

Library to show comedy

The Brooke County Public Library in Wellsburg will show the PG-13-rated film, “Ride Along 2,” at noon Friday. Attendees may bring a lunch. Popcorn and water will be provided. Call (304) 737-1551 to reserve a seat.

Community happenings

Women of the Garibaldi

planning May 17 banquet

The Women of the Garibaldi meeting held on April 19 included finalizing plans for the May banquet.

It will be held on May 17 at the Garibaldi Lodge, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Members on a covered-dish telephone committee will be contacting members.

Members may bring a guest.

OPERI Chapter set

to meet Wednesday

The Ohio Public Employee Retirees Inc. Chapter 5, District 9, met April 13 at Zalenski’s Eatery and Pub in Wintersville.

President Doris Starr presided at the meeting with Joyce Summers leading the opening prayer and Eileen Warfield leading in opening ceremonies.

Officers’ reports were given and approved.

Treasurer Steve Hughes’ presentation on his days working on the Alaskan pipeline will be rescheduled at a later date.

Martha Olivito won the 50-50 drawing, and Harold Ray won the door prize.

The next meeting will be held at noon on Wednesday with Sophie Spencer, interim director of the YWCA of Steubenville, as the guest speaker.

All retired Ohio public employees and their spouses are encouraged to attend the meetings, which are held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at Zalenski’s.

Toronto Senior Citizens get trip updates, play games

Doris Matyas opened the April 28 Toronto Senior Citizens meeting, welcoming members and guests Sherry Hodgkiss and Maxine Riley.

Mary Alice Meyer gave the blessing for the dinner and devotions and led the members in opening exercises. Entertainment was provided by Chuck Leedy and Fred Hughey.

Reports were given by Fran Sheets, Joyce Dobbs and Rosemary Bonofine.

Richard Balser was appointed second vice president after Dee Fouts resigned.

Lola Swanagan discussed trips, announcing that the Sugarcreek trip was canceled. The trip to Lancaster will be May 16 and 17 with parking to be at the football parking lot. The time will be announced at a later date.

Mary Straka won the door prize, and Pat Balser won the 50/50. Bingo winners were Jane Hanuscin, Fran Sheets, Doris Matyas and Bob Richardson. Scat winners were Bill Straka, Ken Rose and Mel Simpson.

Thursday’s dinner will be held at 5 p.m. at the Stratton Municipal Building.

Tri-State Writers Society

to meet on Tuesday

The Tri-State Writers Society, lead by award-winning local author Karen Majoris-Garrison, will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at BookMarx bookstore located at 181 N. Fourth St., Steubenville.

Published and aspiring writers are welcome. For information, contact Karen at (740) 424-1243 or Susan Guy at (740) 632-9507.

Library announces variety

of programs and activities

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

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

Play and Learn, for parent with children birth to 3, will be at the Schiappa branch on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. This is a one-hour play group. iPads with educational apps also are available for parent and children to use.

Children can be creative when making a craft at the Adena branch today at 5:30 p.m. and at the Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant branch on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Visit the Schiappa branch for children’s game night on Wednesday anytime from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Play games on Wii, Playstation, and XBOX360.

Meet, eat and discuss at the Cookbook Club for the Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch on Thursday at 5 p.m. Join by calling the library at (740) 769-2090.

Author Robin Yocum will be at the Brilliant branch on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss and sign copies of his new book, “A Brilliant Death.”

The Toronto branch’s book club will meet for discussion at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Join the group by calling (740) 537-1262.

Baked steak dinner

Saturday in Unionport

A fundraiser baked steak dinner will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Wayne Township Community Center in Unionport.

Computer class Tuesday at Follansbee Branch Library

The Follansbee Branch Library will offer a free basic computer class for adults at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The class will be instructed by Jason Rine from the West Virginia University Extension office.

Class space is limited. Call (304) 527-0860 to register.

Deadline is May 20 for

Wall of Fame nominees

The Brooke County Schools Wall of Fame committee is entering its 14th year in its quest to recognize past employees for distinguished service to Brooke County Schools.

Newly selected honorees will be recognized at a ceremony by the Brooke County Board of Education in June and their names will be added to the Wall of Fame plaque at the board office.

Nomination forms are available at the board’s office, all Brooke County schools, the school bus garage and Brooke County and Follansbee libraries.

Anyone with knowledge of a deserving individual may make a nomination. Prior nominations are still eligible. Criteria for nomination are: any past or retired Brooke County Schools employee, service or professional personnel, with at least 20 years service and living or deceased.

The nomination deadline is May 20.

Veterans sought for Brooke County museum book

The Brooke County Historical Museum and Culture Center is scheduling interviews for veterans to be featured in the second volume of a series of books collecting profiles of veterans from Hancock, Brooke and Ohio counties.

Any who haven’t submitted applications are asked to do so as soon as possible.

The books cover members of all military branches, past and present. Applications are available at the Brooke County Museum, 704 Charles St. or by calling (304) 737-0506.

The museum has a limited number of copies of Volume I for sale.

Community happenings

Fundraiser breakfast May 14

at Four Seasons Ministry

Four Seasons Ministry, located in the former Pleasant Hill Elementary School on state Route 213, Steubenville, will host a community breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 14.

It is open to the public, and cost is by donation.

Two-day rummage sale

At Two Ridges Presbyterian

Two Ridges Presbyterian Church located at 1085 Canton Road, Wintersville, will host a two-day rummage sale next weekend.

It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 13 and from 9 a.m. to noon on May 14, which will feature a “A Buck A Bag” shopping.

Serve Others Circle welcomes

Trinity Health System speaker

The Serve Others Circle of Kings Daughters and Sons met April 19 at the Prime Time Senior Center for a noon luncheon meeting with four members in attendance.

Martha Jane Brondos led the circle in opening ceremonies.

Donna Grimm, treasurer, and Lucille Smith, secretary, gave their respective reports. Grimm reminded members to bring blessing jars to the May meeting and read from Silver Cross, “Let Your Heart Sing,” by Carole Babel.

Brondos introduced Keith Murdock of Trinity Health System as the guest speaker, who discussed changes and improvements to the hospital system. New equipment for mammograms has been installed, and the cancer center has been updated. Express Care at Calcutta is doing well in its expansion, and the new hospice center is now open on the fourth floor of Trinity West, according to Murdock, who noted that Nurses Day will be observed in May. A question-and-answer period followed.

The next meeting will be held on May 17.

Quarter auction May 14 in Empire to benefit missions

The River Christian Fellowship Church located in Empire will host a fundraiser quarter auction to benefit missions.

It will be held on May 14. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and the auction gets under way at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes one paddle. Additional paddles are $2 each. A concession stand will be available.

Vendors will include Mary Jay, Jamberry Nails, Tastefully Simple, Pure Romance, Origami Owl, Avon, Ambience Baskets, Tupperware, Perfectly Posh, 31 Bags, Candles by Bobie, Wreaths by Garnet, Women’s Accessories by Daniele, Butterflies by Heather and Style Dots Jewelery.

Richmond UMW program

on ‘Called to be Merciful’

The Richmond United Methodist Women met April 28 with Gloria Mercer, vice president, leading the program “Called to be Merciful.”

Mercer referenced scripture from Matthew 5 and Mark 10 and noted mercy appears more than 200 times in the Bible. Readers were Peggy Pratt, Marge Andres and Sandy Burruss.

President Sue Frye presided at the business session. A gift in memory of the late Jess Long was sent to missions.

Joyce Proffitt gave a report on the spring district meeting where 17 UMW units were represented. Richmond is a five-star unit.

Mercer reviewed upcoming events, including: May 26, the Rev. Georgette Gaston will give the program; June 13, serving the JOSHUA volunteers breakfast; and June 23, summer luncheon at J.C. Wine Cellar.

Andres read from the prayer calendar, and Frye read an article about the General Conference of the United Methodist Church to be held in Oregon. Ohio will have five delegates at it.

Frye served as hostess at the meeting attended by 12 members.

IACC announces scholarship winners, has meeting Monday

The Italian American Cultural Club meeting held April 11 brought the announcement of five scholarship winners, each of whom will received a $1,000 scholarship at the club’s July 11 meeting.

Each year, the club offers scholarships to students for their Italian descent as well as their accumulative hours of cultural volunteer work with the club.

Recipients are:

Reno Tarquinio, son of Reno J. Tarquinio Dawn Tarquinio, Steubenville High School, college choice not determined;

Miranda Prayso, daughter of John and Caroline Sposito Prayso, SHS, plans to attend Ohio University;

Eva Balzano, daughter of Eric and Mary Balzano, Catholic Central High School, plans to attend Duquesne University;

Brianna Piergallini, daughter of Louis and Lori Piergallini, Indian Creek High School, plans to attend Ohio State University; and

Lorenzo Basil, son of Dr. John and Mary Basil, Madonna High School, plans to attend West Virginia University.

Mariella Pittera, Lucia Scaffidi and Rick Pastre directed “piccolo” performers for the Festival of Nations held in Weirton.

Campo Italiano will be held June 20-24 at the Italian Village in Steubenville. Different festivals of Italy will be highlighted. For information, contact Tami Cashioli at (740) 632-6029. Volunteers are needed to help through the week.

Special events discussed at the meeting included Una Serata planned for Aug. 6 and Festa del Vino on Nov. 4.

The next meeting will be a celebration of the Kentucky Derby and be held Monday at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. Members are encouraged to wear their derby hats.

April winners were Theresa Zrinyi, Steve Donofe and Mary Elizabeth Giandomenico.

Weirton Nazarene Church will

hold rummage sale May 20-21

The Weirton Nazarene Church will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to noon May 20 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at the church fellowship hall located on Colliers Way, Weirton, across from the church.

Wellsburg church to host

soup and sandwich sale

The Altar-Rosary Society of St. John Catholic Church will hold a soup and sandwich sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church’s hall at 13th and Charles streets, Wellsburg.

The group will be selling three kinds of sandwiches and soups and baked goods, with $3 the cost for each. Take-out will be available.

Country Friends to host

Eldurays band today

Country Friends will host the Eldurays classic oldies band today at the Memorial Hall located at 67 Police Lodge Road, Colliers.

The doors open at 6 p.m., and the dance begins at 7 p.m.

Country Friends hosts open mic nights and covered-dish dinners every Monday and Friday. 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 (304) 797-1270 or (304) 748-2816 or visit countryfriendsfoundation.com.

Community happenings

Annual mother-daughter tea on May 14 at Brightway Center

The fourth-annual mother-daughter tea party will be observed at the Brightway Center, 2511 county Road 15, just outside of Smithfield from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14.

Women are asked to bring a favorite tea cup and saucer and to wear “their Sunday best” for the event.

There will be prizes for most authentic hats, entertainment by Kara’s Kids youth group and door prizes.

Cost is $15 for mother and daughter with $5 for each additional daughter and $10 for singles. The admission is free for Girl Scouts and any girl interested in Scouting. Sign-ups are available at the tea.

Reservations should be made by May 9 by contacting Cathy Takach, program manager, at (740) 733-7480.

A Hope in Motion fun run will be held at the Brightway Center on June 11. Registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m., and the run begins at 9 a.m. It is $20 for pre-registration and $25 at the door. Checks can be made payable to Brightway Center, P.O. Box 126, Smithfield, Ohio 43948 or register online at www.brightwaycenter/events/hopeinmotion fun run. The charge is free for Girl Scouts and girls interested in Scouting. Sign-up can be made at the run.

This is a non-timed event on a 5K run obstacle course. Free water will be given to the first 50 registered participants. A pancake breakfast will be served.

Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday at Smithfield Legion Post

The Smithfield American Legion Post 396 will host a Cinco de Mayo party open to the public from 8 p.m. to midnight on Thursday. There will be food and drawings. A “Taco Tuesday” will be held there from 6 p.m. to midnight on May 10. Admission is $1. Cost is $2 for a taco or $5.50 for a combo taco and drink.

Tri-State Writers Society

scheduled to meet May 10

The Tri-State Writers Society, lead by award-winning local author Karen Majoris-Garrison, will meet at 6 p.m. on May 10 at BookMarx bookstore located at 181 N. Fourth St., Steubenville. Published and aspiring writers are welcome. For information, contact Karen at (740) 424-1243 or Susan Guy at (740) 632-9507.

Community happenings

Chicken dinner fundraiser Sunday

at Jewett VFD

The Jewett Volunteer fire Department will host a barbecued chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

The dinner includes half a chicken, baked beans, baked potato, salad bar, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10 with carryout available. The phone number is (740) 946-2211.

‘Day with Herbs’ May 13 at Wheeling Civic Garden Center

The Wheeling Civic Garden Center, Oglebay Park, will holds its annual “Day with Herbs” on May 13 beginning at 11 a.m.

An herbal luncheon, the sale of herb plants and a guest speaker will combine to make the 31st-annual herb day one of the best, according to organizers. The luncheon will include fresh vegetables and crackers with dips, a main course, dessert and herbal teas.

The cost is $20, and attendance is by paid reservation only. Call (304) 242-0665 to makereservations, which are due by May 9.

Computer class, Harry Potter Cub among library offerings

Programs this week planned by the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County include the following:

A beginner’s computer class will be taught at the Schiappa branch on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Choose one class and call to register at (740) 264-6166.

The Harry Potter Club will meet at the Schiappa branch on Thursday at 6 p.m. For information, call (740) 264-6166.

Story Hour, for caregiver and children ages 2-6, will be offered at the main library on Tuesdays, today and May 17 at 6 p.m. Stories and songs are shared. iPads with educational apps also are available for parent and children to use at the program.

Author Richard McElroy will discuss and sign copies of his book, “Octa W. Foster: Spartan of The Valley,” at the Schiappa branch today beginning at 6 p.m. Copies of the book may be purchased the evening of the program.

Brooke school retirees to meet on May 10

The Brooke County Association of Retired School Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 10 at Follansbee Presbyterian Church.

President Sharon Cuomo will preside over a business meeting, which will follow lunch. Members will hold a memorial service, sing patriotic songs and collect a donation for the Brooke County Animal Shelter. Lunch reservations can be made by calling Ruth Lewis at (304) 737-2314 by today.

Fashion show set for Wednesday at YWCA

of Steubenville

Reservations are continuing to be accepted for the Steubenville YWCA’s annual luncheon and style show which will be held Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m.

The theme will be “Stilettos and Pearls,” featuring fashions by Phyllis’ Fashions of Washington, Pa. The cost is $20. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call (740) 282-1261. Doors open at noon for boutique shopping. Proceeds from the event will benefit the YWCA’s ongoing programs, including summer day camp for girls, Y-Teen Program, women’s transitional housing, informational seminars and youth volunteers. Luli Ortiz, WTOV TV9 news anchor, will serve as host.

Auxiliary Unit 33

to host poppy day

Friday at Wal-Mart

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 33 in Steubenville will be distributing poppies in support of disabled veterans on Friday at Wal-Mart in Steubenville.

The unit’s next meeting will be held May 12 beginning at 6 p.m. Officers will be installed for the 2016-17 season. It will be the group’s last meeting until August.

Brooke Children’s Book Week going

west, buckaroo!

The Brooke County Public Library and its Follansbee branch will be celebrating Children’s Book Week, May 2-7, with a variety of western-themed programs under the theme, “Saddle up and read, buckaroo!”

Young visitors to either library may stop by today for a coloring contest and on Friday and Saturday for western-themed activity sheets.

On Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Brooke County Library will have a western photo booth where children may have their photos taken with western props.

At 5 p.m. Thursday there will be a cowboy story hour with a western-themed craft at the Brooke County Library. Those coming to the story hour are asked to call (304) 737-1551. All of the programs and activities are free. The week offers an opportunity to learn about the variety of books, videos and other materials that are available at the two libraries.

Yard sale Saturday to benefit 4th Ward Park

A yard sale to benefit the city’s 4th Ward Park will be held there from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Volunteers behind it also will offer activities for children. Donation of items for the sale are welcome and they may be dropped off there between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

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