RECOGNITION GIVEN AT DAR MEETING — Members of the Fort Steuben Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Bob Kelly as its veteran of the month during their meeting held Nov. 8. Those introducing the guest of honor included, from left, First Vice Regent Roberta Fedoush, Kelly and Regent Janet Rymer, who stood in front of a pictorial display of local veterans. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — Members of the Fort Steuben Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Weirton resident Bob Kelly as their veteran of the month during their Nov. 8 meeting at the First Christian Church in Weirton.

Regent Janet Rymer called the meeting to order. Flag Chairman Karen Blanc gave the invocation and blessing. The pledge and American’s Creed was led by First Vice Regent Roberta Fedoush. Tammy Kotyk led in singing the national anthem. Fedoush provided the piano accompaniment.

Secretary Vickie Joseph conducted a good citizen recognition presentation, after which lunch was served, followed by a program. Rymer gave a pictoral report of previous meetings, highlighting members’ accomplishments and presentations. She presented certificates of appreciation to chapter members Jeanne Vega and Francine Hauldren for their hard work and dedication arranging the planting of the patriot tree. Vega initiated the project, which was brought to completion by Hauldren.

Rymer gave the registrar’s report, stating three prospectives are working on their documentation, two of which were introduced, including Elaine Starkey Snider and Stacy Porter.

Joseph read a summary of the minutes, which had been e-mailed to members. Treasurer Patti D’Aurora gave the treasurer’s report. Under committee reports, Susan Brown agreed to be chairman of the new Celebrate Daughters Committee. DAR Project Patriot Chairman Balakos showed members more than 500 cards, letters and drawings from Steubenville City Schools’ elementary pupils and middle school students written to active-duty service members. In honor of Veterans Day, Balakos sent the greetings to service members.

RECOGNITION GIVEN AT DAR MEETING –– America 250 Chairman Francine Hauldren and Jeanne Vega received certificates of appreciation from Regent Janet Rymer during the group’s meeting. -- Contributed

Hauldren reported urban birds are starving due to the destruction of their natural habitat and distributed bags with pinecones, peanut butter and bird seed for members to place in their yards. The bags were assembled by Hauldren and her granddaughter, Lana Sauer.

Hauldren reported on a display at the Schiappa Library detailing information about America 250. Blanc discussed women’s military history and military artifacts from the women’s expeditionary force. Wreaths Across America will take place at noon Saturday at the Paris Cemetery. The program for Steubenville will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Harding Stadium and then proceed to local cemeteries. Members were encouraged to attend a presentation at a cemetery near them.

Hauldren spoke about a community event to be held at Sweet Temptations at the end of February. Some of Martha Washington’s original recipes will be featured. More information will be discussed at the next meeting.

Members were reminded to bring items to sell at the Christmas sale to benefit the scholarship account.