New Cumberland Hall of Fame

is planning 2020 ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND — Thirty years ago, the New Cumberland Hall of Fame was an Eagle Scout project for Rob Stanley, who believed that people of the community who volunteered to help in any way without recognition should be recognized for their good deeds.

Since this was a Boy Scout project, the ceremony is held on Boy Scout Sunday, which is annually observed on the first Sunday in February.

The ceremony for 2020 will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the New Cumberland Christian Church on Court Street with a reception honoring the new inductees. The public is invited to the celebration.

There are three inductees each year: One living, one deceased and a Spirit of Scouting Award, which is based on the recipient’s involvement in scouting.

Those being inducted for 2020 are: Tom Kessel and the late Marsh Webster. The Spirit of Scouting inductee will be announced at a later date.

The candidates for this honor are secured by public nomination. Citizens are asked to write a personal letter nominating a person of New Cumberland based on: (1) the particular part they played in the community, religious, civic service, business, or educational role; (2) the length of service in the community; and (3) the moral integrity of each awardee will be of important consideration.

The list of nominees is kept from year to year with additions added each year, an event spokesperson explained. At the October meeting the committee and all past inductees vote on the next year’s inductees.

Nominations for 2021 may be made by contacting any member of the committee or Rick Greenwood, chairman.

Christmas open house set

for Dec. 7 at Hancock Museum

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Nov. 7 meeting of the Hancock Museum Commission where President Vivian Weigel presided included discussion on the Christmas open house.

It will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7 and include music, Victorian carolers, Christmas poetry, holiday goodies and fellowship. It is open to the public. Members made plans to decorate for Christmas. The Victorian Carolers, it was noted, have scheduled five community performances for the season.

Committee reports included the suggestion and agreement to table until spring the water heater project. Porch repairs remain under consideration.

Janet Keller reported Master Gardeners of WVU Extension have expressed interest in doing some gardening at the museum. The group was to tour the museum to assess the needs and present their offer at a later date.

Local historian Robert Bailey offered to design a banner for the museum and will present draft ideas at the next meeting.

Regarding the Last Man Club celebration, John Brenneman reported meeting with Maureen Vulgamore, Vicky Snyder, Brenda Clark and Randi Clark at the museum to select items to use for the VFW celebration. Items loaned included a sailor mannequin, several pictures and an Army uniform.

Regarding donations, Alice Mitchell noted the woman’s club gave the museum a silver tea service and several silver trays.

Janet Keller presented a plaque to Bob and Linda McNeil with thanks for their many dedicated years of service to the museum. She also presented silver star statues to John Brenneman, Vivian Weigel and Doris Cameron, honoring them for loyal service and dedication to the museum.

A November meeting was scheduled to consider the appointment of a treasurer.

The next regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Weirton Medical Center

Auxiliary gift shop having sale

WEIRTON — The Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary held its monthly meeting in the Starvaggi board room with President Sondra Weigel presiding.

Reports were given by Recording Secretary Elda Weekley, Corresponding Secretary Dominica “Minnie” Malloy and Weigel, the treasurer’s report.

Service chairmen reports were given by: Peg Barber, coffee cart/ mail; Vivian Weigel, gift shop; Elda Weekley, publicity; and Malloy and Barbara Visnic, telephone. Special reports were given by Flo Jonczak, birth certificates, and Dee Krinock, membership.

Under new business, the Weirton Medical Center Auxiliary Gift Shop will hold a pre-Black Friday sale from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Nov. 30 with holiday gift items 20 percent off. There will be some limitations. The auxiliary Christmas party will be held Dec. 12 in conference room A-B-C. Entertainment will be provided by Rick Pastre. Reservations must be made by Dec. 6 by calling Sondra Weigel at (304) 723-0816.

Upcoming events include: $5 Masquerade jewelry sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. om Dec. 3; Roberts Uniform sale, Jan. 22-23; and April 8-9, “Books are Fun.”

Embroidery guild chapter

schedules Tuesday meeting

WHEELING — The National Trail Stitchers Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew’s Episcopalian Church, 1410 Chapline St., Wheeling.

To inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage, the chapter strives to foster the highest standards of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery through an active program of education and study and to preserve the heritage of the art of embroidery. The evening program with be the annual Christmas ornament. For guild information, contact Christine at (304) 312-1566.