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'Century of Change' on display
at Historic Fort Steuben
STEUBENVILLE -- "From Canoes to Showboats: A Century of Change" -- an exhibit on the history, effects and stories of the Ohio River and the characters that became legendary -- is on display at the Visitor Center of Historic Fort Steuben through Oct. 17.
"The Ohio River is such an important part of the history of our area," explained Paul Zuros, director of Historic Fort Steuben. "The river was the main reason settlement and industry came to our area in the early days, and it continues to be one of our area's important assets," he said.
The exhibit consists of educational panels, models and information highlighting Steubenville and the Upper Ohio Valley. Also on display is an original copy of "The Navigator," written by Zadok Cramer and published in the early 19th century.
"We are really excited to have this publication on display as part of this year's exhibit," Zuros said.
"This book was so important to early navigation on the river. Imagine it as an early guidebook about how to travel the river. It outlines most of the river communities from Pittsburgh south," he continued. "It includes where to stop for supplies, where to forage salt from the hillsides and where you could stay overnight. But most importantly, it describes the many dangers in the river such as rocks and riffles to steer clear of."
Meriweather Lewis, part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, had an early copy of Cramer's book with him when he descended the Ohio in 1802.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The exhibit has been produced in part by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For information contact Zuros at (740) 283-1787.
Brooke Public Library plans
showing of 'Emma' on Oct. 16
WELLSBURG -- The Brooke County Public Library will show the recent dramedy "Emma," based on the Jane Austen novel, at noon Oct. 16.
Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. Seating will be limited for the free screening, so reservations should be made by calling (304) 737-1551 or visiting wellsburg.lib.wv.us/newsletter2.htm.
Humane society having
takeout dinner fundraiser
STEUBENVILLE -- The Jefferson County Humane Society will hold a curbside chicken dinner fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday or until the food is gone.
It will be held at the corner of Hauser's Furniture, 3905 Sunset Blvd., and Sunset Boulevard.
One dinner is $12 with two available for $20. Takeout orders include one-half a smoked chicken, two sides and a dinner roll.
Foundation's fall fundraiser
set for Sunday in Hopedale
HOPEDALE -- The second-annual Eric Watt True Heart Foundation Fall Festival fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Watts Ware, 412 Mill St., Hopedale.
A car cruise-in will be held from noon to 3 p.m. with Tom "Spikeman" Spiker providing music. There is a $5 entry fee.
There will be food and product vendors, silent and Chinese auctions and 50-50 drawings. Tickets will be $5 for a drawing for an Alan Jackson autographed guitar package.
The fundraiser is an outdoor event with health and safety guidelines to be followed.
All proceeds will benefit the Eric Watt True Heart Foundation, a nonprofit foundation to help local residents and organizations in need.
For information or to register as a vendor, contact Katina Watt by phone at (330) 340-3997 or by e-mail to ewtrueheart@gmail.com.
Jefferson County Retired
Teachers meet, hear reports
WINTERSVILLE -- The Jefferson Country Retired Teachers met for the first meeting of the year on Sept. 8 at Wintersville United Methodist Church.
President Dave Nicholson called the meeting to order. Larry Coleman reported 35 members had volunteered 11,105 hours from January through September of 2020. The top volunteers were given gift cards.
Barbara Pitts reviewed a handout titled "How to Build a Stronger Brain" and cautioned members to know each candidate's platform on education.
Nicholson announced that the Pleasant Hill School House Museum on state Route 213, Steubenville, has canceled its 2020 Octoberfest and Christmas cookie sale.
Bea Lehner from the Ohio Retired Teachers Association advised members about a podcast available. It includes information on COLA.
The meeting speaker was Paul Zuros, director of Historic Fort Steuben, who shared information about the history of the fort