Brilliant American Legion to

hold Ash Wednesday fish fry

BRILLIANT — The Brilliant American Legion Post 573 will be having a fish fry from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ash Wednesday.

The post is located at 210 Market St.

The menu includes a choice of battered or Coleman’s breaded fish (pollock or haddock available) sandwiches, $7; chicken tender basket, five for $7; shrimp basket, five for $7; and fish nugget (cod) basket, six for $7.

The selections also are available as a dinner for $10, which comes with bread, french fries and cole slaw. Orders can be called in to (740) 598-3515. Limited delivery will be available.

The Brilliant American Legion also hosts a fish fry on the first Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The next Friday fish fry will be March 6.

Toronto Sunrise Seniors

crown Valentine’s royalty

TORONTO — The Toronto Sunrise Seniors met Feb. 14 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. President Barbara Pritts welcomed members by reading a poem titled “A Valentine’s Day Prayer.”

Susan Kulstad crowned Paul Parker and Mary Edwards as king and queen, respectively. They were presented with a tiara, hat, sashes, roses and a bag of candy treats.

Chaplain Mary Edwards gave the blessing for the covered dish meal.

During the business meeting, Pritts thanked the kitchen committee for their service and announced that the March committee will include Helen Bayne, Paul Zink, Bonnie Wilson and Bill and Susan Kulstad. Secretary Laura Sheets conducted the roll call of officers and read the minutes of the previous meeting. Judy Sabol gave the financial report.

Vice President Gloria Howard announced birthdays and anniversaries for the first half of February.

The group was reminded about four trips, including the Holland Tulip Festival; a Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants baseball game; a Broadway musical, “A Chorus Line,” at the Benedum Theater; and a trip to the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. For information, contact Judy Bickler at (740) 282-6721 for information.

Pritts thanked the group of volunteers who cleaned and packed items for the move to the Karaffa building. Kulstad described the facility where the seniors will meet. “We are blessed to have access to a large kitchen, a meeting room and an exercise or card room,” she noted. “There is plenty of storage for both senior citizens groups.”

A new range will be purchased with both groups sharing the cost. A handicapped accessible bathroom has been installed, and a coat closet will be available. The commons area will be available for use, but must be reserved by contacting the recreation department.

The meeting included a Valentine’s Day trivia game with Phyllis Smith and Jay Smith awarded prizes. Frank Marino and Helen Bayne sold 50-50 tickets. The winners were Jay Smith and Helen Lindsay.

Following the benediction, members played bingo and Scat. Bingo winners included Lucy Timko, Helen Bayne, Paul Zink, Beth Clark, Bette Anne Parker, Paul Parker, Mary Lou Hawkins, Marion Wilson, Mary Lou Hawkins, Louie Nelson, Helen Lindsay, Betty Pierce, Frank Marino and Mary Lou Deku. Scat winners were Donna Twyford, Helen Lindsay and Mary Lou Deku.

Night at the Races on

arch 13 to benefit United Way

WHEELING — A Night at the Races will be held March 13 at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack to benefit the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley, which provides funding to the Brooke County Senior Center, Brooke County Public Library and other area charities.

Tickets are $35 each, which includes a buffet dinner, beer tasting, greyhound races and a chip for blackjack, with local celebrities serving as dealers and participants playing for prizes. Additional chips may be purchased at 10 chips for $5.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. To order tickets or for information, call (304) 232-4625.

DAR Fort Steuben Chapter

program on Louisa Adams

STEUBENVILLE — The Fort Steuben Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Feb. 9 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner with Regent Vickie Joseph presiding.

Opening exercises were led by Nancy Courtney, invocation; Nancy Valles, pledge of allegiance: Mary Ann Jesse, second vice regent, American’s creed; and Bonnie Slemmer, national anthem.

Susan Welch, registrar, gave the introduction of prospective and new associates. Guests were Kim Ashton and Ashley West.

Joseph read the president general’s message.

Francine Hauldren, first vice regent, introduced guest speaker and fellow member Diane Bowers, who gave a presentation on Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams.

The business meeting included reports by Secretary Janet Rymer and Treasurer Patti D’Aurora.

Under committee reports, Rymer noted the results of the JAC contest with students winning from Harding Middle School and the Jefferson County Christian School.

The 100th anniversary committee was asked to meet with DeeAnn Greene.

Under new business, it was noted that the OSDAR state conference will be held March 27-29.

The school bus tour is Sept 30-Oct. 3.

The chapter received invitations to chapters, including the combined Stanley Redmond Harper and New Connecticut chapters.

Discussion was held about Wreaths Across America, which will not coincide with the chapter meeting. The sale will be moved back to November.

The Women in America History Award deadline is April 1.

The chapter’s next meeting will be held at noon on March 14 at Giovanni’s in Weirton. A special board meeting will be held at 11 a.m.

ACS seeks volunteer drivers

for Road to Recovery program

The American Cancer Society is in need of more volunteer drivers to support the Road to Recovery program, which provides cancer patients with free rides to treatment.

This year, an estimated 71,850 residents of Ohio will be diagnosed with cancer, and for some getting to treatments can be their biggest roadblock.

“Every day, thousands of cancer patients need of a ride to and from their treatments,” said T.J. Smith, program manager at the American Cancer Society. “Even the best treatment can’t work if a cancer patient can’t get there.”

The ACS has a small team of Road to Recovery volunteer drivers who can help people in the area, but none of them are residents of Jefferson County, according to an ACS news release. The need for drivers is greater than the number of volunteers, and in some communities, due to the lack of drivers, transportation needs can go unmet. The ACS anticipates the need to train several more drivers from throughout the area in order to meet the growing need of those facing cancer in the community.

All volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, access to a safe and reliable vehicle, computer or tablet access and some flexible availability Monday through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ACS screens and trains all volunteer drivers and coordinates the rides for patients. Volunteer drivers donate their time and can provide as many rides as they want.

To learn about volunteering for the Road to Recovery program, contact Smith by phone at (216) 535-0453 or by e-mail at TJ.Smith@cancer.org. Cancer patients who want information on using transportation services can call the 24-hour hotline at (800) 227-2345.

Fish fry on Fridays during

Lent at Pleasant Hill VFD

STEUBENVILLE — On Fridays during Lent, starting Feb. 28, the Pleasant Hill Fire Department, state Route 213, will host a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The menu will include fish, shrimp or chicken tender dinners for $8; fish portions or fish sandwich for $5; a shrimp basket or chicken tenders for $5; and side dishes for $2.

Patrons can dine in or get carryout by calling (740) 282-9601.

Juneteenth Festival seeking

contestants for pageant

STEUBENVILLE — Second Baptist Church in Steubenville is making plans for its annual Juneteenth Festival, which is scheduled for June 19-21.

“It is our desire to generate more interest and participation in Juneteenth and our coming together as a community,” noted a representative of the event committee. “In an effort to attain this goal, we are focusing on the youth of the community — in particular, the girls. This year we are adding a special activity to the celebration — a Juneteenth pageant.”

Open to all girls in grades one through 12, the pageant will be held June 18 and is structured to motivate and inspire participants to achieve personal growth and social responsibility. Participation in the pageant requires girls in grades five to 12 to attend three workshops — modeling/grooming, public speaking and self-awareness/self-confidence.

There will be three age groups: Grades one through four, grades five to eight, and grades nine to 12. Little Miss Juneteenth, Pre-Teen Miss Juneteenth and Miss Juneteenth will be crowned and reign over the three-day festival.

For information and applications, contact Tamla Hunt at (740) 219-0607 or Daycha Wade at (740) 457-9879. Applications also are available all Steubenville City Schools.

Applications are due on March 15. The pageant entree fee is $50. Checks and money orders can be made payable to Second Baptist Church Juneteenth. Applications can be sent to Vinson Mortuary LLC, 711 N. Fifth St., Steubenville OH 43952.

Brooke County Retired School

Employees to meet March 10

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Retired School Employees will meet at noon on March 10 at Christ Episcopal Church in Wellsburg.

Lunch reservations must be made by all those attending by calling Ruth Lewis at (304) 737-2314 by March 3.

The speakers will be Charlie, Britney and Grady (Hervey) Farris from Family Roots Farm.