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DAR Fort Steuben Chapter
plans May bench dedication
STEUBENVLLE -- A board meeting of the Fort Steuben Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Board was held Jan. 29 through Zoom.
Board members present were Regent Vickie Valles, Karen Watson Blanc, Nancy Valles, Patti D'Aurora, Donna Denis, Mary Ann Jesse, Susan Welch, Nancy Courtney and Janet Rymer.
The group voted to accept the emergency powers for Zoom meetings.
Because of COVID-19 concerns, the board voted to postpone the 100th anniversary banquet until June 2022.
The centennial bench dedication will go on as planned, scheduled for noon on May 8 outside at Historic Fort Steuben. A closed chapter lunch will follow that. Janet Rymer reported that Mayor Jerry Barilla already has the bench in its spot by the door at the fort's Visitor Center.
March 1 is the last day to register for the Ohio State Daughters of the American Revolution online conference. The cost is $10 for any member. Six members have been chosen as delegates: Vickie Joseph, Patti D'Aurora, Nancy Valles, Mary Ann Jesse, Karen Blanc and Janet Rymer.
The chapter's February Zoom meeting will be held at noon on Saturday. All members are encouraged to attend.
Find out what that treasured
antique, collectible is worth
STEUBENVILLE -- Find out for free what your treasured antique and collectible items are worth without leaving the comfort of your home.
Mike Ivankovich is an antiques and home-downsizing expert, author, columnist and host of the "What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser" radio show who conducts nearly 100 appraisal events each year, according to Jennifer Cesta, public relations coordinator for the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.
The library is hosting an online program, Cesta noted. "Participants may have one to two items for Mike to appraise. It takes 2 to 3 minutes for each individual appraisal. The program will take place using Zoom. You will need to send the library system your e-mail address to link to the program on Feb. 27," Cesta explained.
Spacing for the online event is limited. A program agenda will be e-mailed in advance to those who register. Registration is required by calling the Main Library at (740) 282-9782.
Cesta estimated the event could accommodate 15 people if they have two items for appraisal or 20 people if they have one item for appraisal.
"The information for the online program was e-mailed to the library," Cesta said in explaining how the library got involved.
"Presenters who typically would not be able to visit the library because of traveling restrictions are now able to connect virtually," she said. "The library is looking forward to hosting the virtual event. Those who register can stay to watch the appraisals of each other's items. This is fun and safe way to learn."
ADK chapter gets updates
on donations, convention
STEUBENVILLE -- The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa teaching sorority met virtually through Zoom on Feb. 2.
Eight members were in attendance in addition to state President, Susan Nolan, a member of Beta Epsilon Chapter. President Linda President presided. Secretary Joyce Cammilletti read the roll along with the minutes of the last meeting.
In January, members sent donations to Treasurer Erin DeSantis for Coats for Kids. For February, members should send their donations to DeSantis for the A.L.I.V.E. Shelter by Feb. 26.
Dory Mallis received a thank-you note from from the Wintersville Good Neighbors for the club's help with toys given to children at Christmas. The Good Neighbors assisted 65 families.
Nolan announced that the state convention will be held virtually on April 23-24. Nolan said the state organization is encouraging the local chapters to recruit new members.
Nolan suggested that the local chapter could get I.T.E. students, sponsored by ADK, to speak at a Zoom meeting. The students are from all over the world and are very interesting, she said, commending club members for their work throughout the pandemic.
The chapter's next Zoom meeting is March 2.
Brooke Library to show film 'Hidden Figures' on Feb. 18
WELLSBURG -- In observance of Black History Month, the Brooke County Public Library will show the PG-rated film, "Hidden Figures," about a trio of black women whose mathematical skills helped propel NASA through the space race.
Inspired by the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, it will be shown at 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Seating is limited.Call (304) 737-1551 or visit wellsburg.lib.wv.us/newsletter2.htm to reserve a seat for the free screening.