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Applications being accepted
for Master Gardener program
STEUBENVILLE -- Do you want to join the Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteer Program?
The Ohio State University Extension office of Jefferson County is accepting new applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer training program for residents of Jefferson and Harrison counties.
Master Gardener Volunteers in Ohio contributed more than 180,000 hours of service per year and offer assistance with home horticultural questions, pest identification, farm-to-school programs, demonstrations, research and continuing education programs.
Training sessions will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday evenings beginning Oct. 2 and continuing weekly until Nov. 7.
By Aug. 30, questions about this should be directed to Erika Lyon, agriculture and natural resources educator, OSU Extension, Jefferson and Harrison counties, at lyon.194@osu.edu or (740) 264-2212. Applications and program information also can be found online at jefferson.osu.edu or harrison.osu.edu.
Participants interested in receiving the 50-hour intensive training will learn about basic botany, plant physiology, soils, entomology, plant pathology, plant diagnostics, integrated pest management, lawn care, home vegetable and fruit production and backyard wildlife management.
"Working with county Ohio State Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide educational services to their communities," Lyon noted. "If you are a garden enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to share your gardening know-how and skills with others in your community."
The cost of the program is $100, part of which includes a Master Gardener Training manual.
Antonio Meucci Lodge plans
annual picnic for Aug. 13
WEIRTON -- The Antonio Meucci Lodge No. 2506 (Sons of Italy) held their dinner meeting July 9 at Undo's in Weirton. Mary Rose Spano read the invocation, and Richard Sklenor led the pledge of allegiance.
Reports were given by Secretary Rita Orler and Norma Henson, the treasurer's report.
President Regina Truax welcomed back Dino Rossi, Margie Serafini and Nick Dragasich. She reminded members that the annual picnic will be held Aug. 13 at Undo's. Members may bring a guest for an additional cost. She also announced that Morgantown Lodge will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sept. 18 with an afternoon event at $25 per person.
The lodge received a thank-you note and picture from Nathan Dragasich, scholarship winner.
Birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated. Members played a card game and were awarded prizes at each table.
Several bus tours were announced, including: Friday, Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market, Hartville, Ohio; Sunday, "Rock of Ages," Benedum Theater, Pittsburgh; Aug. 10, Rivers Casino with Frankie Valli, Pittsburgh; Aug. 11, "Hello Dolly," Benedum Center, Pittsburgh; Sept. 25-27, Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and Nov. 10-11, Christmas in New York City. For information, contact Truax, at (304) 723-0419. All tours are open to the public.
The Undo's gift certificates were won by Larry Purks and Cindy Richards. The 50-50 was won by Emily Waggle. A special prize was won by JoAnn Magnone.
The next meeting is Aug. 13 at Undo's in Weirton. Anyone wanting to join or needing information can contact Truax.
Computer help with resumes
and applications available
FOLLANSBEE -- The Follansbee Branch of the Brooke County Public Library will offer computer help with resumes and online job applications from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
Library employee Natalie Staffileno will provide the help. Those interested should bring all personal documents and information that will be needed.
Help is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For information contact the library at (304) 527-0860.
Amsterdam ready to host first
'End-of-Summer Bash' Sunday
AMSTERDAM -- Amsterdam will host its first "End-of-Summer Bash" from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Doc Rogers Park.
The rain date is Aug. 24, also from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The community event offers free food, free inflatables and children's activities. All surrounding communities are welcome to attend.
There will be inflatables by Moving and Grovin Productions in addition to music by DJ Chelsea Matta Householder, popcorn, Sno cones, cotton candy, a doughnut bar, hot dogs, chips, drinks, sand art and face painting.
Back-to-school supplies will be given out to children in grades preschool through seniors. Each person attending will receive two free tickets making them eligible for drawings for baskets.
Vendors are welcome to set up for free but are asked to pre-register by Friday and that there be no duplicates. The event will include the Trinity Mobile Medical Van and an Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department truck.
The festivities will be an opportunity, a spokesperson noted, to meet Amsterdam Mayor Jim Phillips and council members.
For information, call Mayor Phillips or Jamie Phillips at (740) 457-7089.
Brooke County Library
to show 'October Sky'
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Library will be showing the film "October Sky" rated PG at noon on Aug. 2.
The 1950s space race inspires four West Virginia teens to begin creating their own rockets in the hopes of getting out of their coal-mining town.
Popcorn and water will be provided by the library. Call the circulation desk at (304) 737-1551 to reserve a seat.