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Farmers' Winter Breakfast
Series to continue in 2020
STEUBENVILLE -- Ohio State University Extension will host a Farmers' Breakfast Series in Steubenville every third Friday starting this month and continuing through April
The first session is set for Jan. 17 at the OSU Extension Jefferson County office in Suite 512 at 500 Market St., Steubenville. Each session will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will cover farm management topics for local producers and provide opportunities for networking with local farmers, agencies and industry experts, according to Erika Lyon, agriculture and natural resources educator, Ohio State University Extension Jefferson and Harrison counties.
January's topic will cover the topic of understanding oil and natural gas leases. "In recent years, Jefferson County has experienced an increase in natural gas activity with many landowners approached by companies about leasing for natural gas wells," noted Lyon. Clif Little, Extension educator in Guernsey County, will cover well and pipeline agreements.
Future sessions will include topics on evaluating the types and costs of lime, hemp production in Ohio and record-keeping and farm accounting ledgers.
The cost of each session is $5 and includes breakfast. Pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the OSU Extension office at (740) 264-2212 or send an e-mail to lyon.194@osu.edu one week before each session. Questions about other farm management subjects can be directed to Lyon at (740) 264-2212, ext. 203.
OSU Extension will provide accommodations to handicapped individuals needing assistance to participate in Extension programs. If you require accommodations to attend programs or to access information, contact the Extension office at the above number.
For information on Jefferson and Harrison Extension programs, visit jefferson.osu.edu or harrison.osu.edu.
Sign up for the agriculture and natural resources newsletter to receive information and updates on a variety of farm management topics and other agricultural interests by contacting OSU Extension in Steubenville.
Free aerobics class offered
at Weirton campus of WVNCC
WEIRTON -- As a community service, the Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College is offering a free aerobics class designed for anyone who wants to start exercising at a moderate pace.
It will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 242/243.
Because the college is closed Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the class begins on Jan. 22, and ends on March 11.
This is a low-impact class with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance, strength improvement and flexibility. All exercise is done standing (there is no chair or floor work), usually to music that's 128-140 beats per minute.
Carol Teaff is the instructor.
Participants should wear loose or stretchy clothing and athletic shoes and should bring a bottle of water. Registration forms will be available at the first class, and participants can enroll at any time.
Pancake breakfast fundraiser
Saturday at Weirton VFW Hall
WEIRTON -- The Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Panhandle Post 2716 is having a fundraiser pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the VFW Hall, located at 3435 Main St., Weirton.
It is open to the public. The meal will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, orange juice and coffee for $7. The cost is $5 for children under 12, and toddlers eat for free.
Access is through the back door between Main and West streets, close to parking and handicapped accessible.
For information, call Patty at (304) 723-5416.
Coaches invited to compete
in 'Souper Bowl' challenge
STEUBENVILLE -- Area football, cheerleading, softball, basketball and other coaches are encouraged to participate in Carriage Inn of Steubenville's second-annual "Souper Bowl" challenge.
It will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 31 and offer an opportunity for the winner to receive $250, according to Nancy Felton, community director of marketing
"All area coaches are encouraged to enter a crockpot of soup and be a part of a fun event to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association," Felton noted. There is a $10 entry fee for coaches.
For the general public, tickets are $5 and include unlimited soup, drinks, crackers and one vote for the best soup. Additional votes can be purchased for $1.
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Ronnie Beard. Tate Blanchard will serve as master of ceremonies. Celebrity judges also will award "Judges Choice" -- a $50 VISA gift card.
The competition is limited to one coach per school. For information or to register contact Felton by phone at (740) 391-3311 or by e-mail at Nancy.felton@capitalhcn.com
Brooke Library to show movie
about Judy Garland on Jan. 17
WELLLSBURG --The Brooke County Public Library will show the PG-13 rated film "Judy," about the life of actress Judy Garland, at noon Jan. 17.
Attendees are welcome to bring lunch. To reserve a seat and popcorn for the free screening, call (304) 737-1551.