Valley Hospice events focus on health care decision-making
RAYLAND -- Valley Hospice, along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading an effort to highlight the importance of advance health care decision-making -- an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Health Care Decisions Day.
As a participating organization since the start of the program, Valley Hospice is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and health care providers and execute written advance directives (health care power of attorney and living will) in accordance with Ohio and West Virginia state laws.
"As a result of National Health Care Decisions Day, many more people in our community can be expected to have thoughtful conversations about their health care decisions and complete reliable advance directives to make their wishes known," explained Robert Kolb, Valley Hospice social worker. "Fewer families and health care providers will have to struggle with making difficult health care decisions in the absence of guidance from the patient, and health care providers and facilities will be better equipped to address advance health care planning issues before a crisis and be better able to honor wishes when the time comes to do so."
Valley Hospice will hold a series of events to answer questions and provide guidelines for advance health care decision making. Among the events and and co-sponsors are:
– Friday: Millsop Community Center, Weirton, 9 a.m. to noon;
– Monday: YMCA Wellness Center at St. John Arena, Steubenville, 8 a.m. to noon;
– April 19: Barnesville Senior Center, Barnesville, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.;
– April 20: Trinity Medical Center West, main lobby, Steubenville, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
– April 25, Calcutta YMCA, Calcutta, 8 a.m. to noon; and
– April 27, Brooke County Senior Center, Wellsburg 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Quinn Memorial makes plans for 'Family Fun at Easter'
STEUBENVILLE -- Quinn Memorial AME Church Grandparents Support Group welcomes the public to "Family Fun at Easter," a day of food, fun, and free giveaways for the whole family.
It will be held on April 16 from noon to 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny will lead children in the Bunny Hop and other activities for children ages birth to 16 years old. There will be face painting, outdoor games, a Bounce House and Easter bag "decorating and filling with goodies."
"Grandparents and others will enjoy the DJ, line dancing, music and fellowship as they greet neighbors and make new friends," a spokesperson noted. A spread of free giveaway items will include toys and household goodies.
"We will be in the Quinn Fellowship Hall if the weather is inclement. Come on out and enjoy hot dogs, drinks, fun and hopefully, sun. We also invite you to worship and fellowship with us the following day, Resurrection Sunday, as we rejoice in our risen Lord," the spokesperson added.
Special Palm Sunday program at Shiloh Apostolic announced
WEIRTON -- Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly, 3000 Weir Ave., Weirton, will celebrate Palm Sunday with a special program that begins at 5 p.m.
"Praise Is What I Do!" will feature various Ohio Valley talents participating through songs, lyrical dance, gospel praise and the spoken word.
The event is sponsored for the building fund ministry. Rebecca "Tish" Turner is program coordinator.
Richmond Scout Troop 20
having fundraiser breakfast
RICHMOND -- A fundraiser pancake breakfast Saturday at Richmond United Methodist Church's fellowship hall will generate funds for the Scouts' individual Scout campership accounts.
It will be held from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and include pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links. Sugar-free syrup will be available on request. Cost is by donation.
"It is our hope that we can raise enough money for all our boys to attend Boy Scout Camp at the Fort Steuben Scout Reservation this summer," a promotional flier notes.
WVU Hancock Extension is
seeking two summer interns
NEW CUMBERLAND -- The WVU Hancock County Extension Office will be accepting applications for two summer interns to serve from May 16 through Aug. 12.
The summer position is headquartered in New Cumberland and works as a member of the WVU Hancock County Extension Office within the WVU Extension Service as an employee of Hancock County Commission. Under general supervision of the supervising Extension Agent, the position assists with programs in the areas of 4-H and youth development. Individuals may need to assist with 4-H events during the summer which can include some evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications include a minimum of a high school diploma and to be age 18 by May 16; the ability to pass a required criminal background check due to working directly with youth and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Questions can be directed to Sue Isner at (304) 564-3805. A resume and references can be mailed by April 20 to WVU Extension Office, Attn: Sue Isner, Family and Community Development, P.O. Box 457, New Cumberland, WV 26047.
SAA receiving artwork Friday, Saturday for spring show
STEUBENVILLE -- In preparation for the return of its annual spring exhibit not held in 2020 and 2021 because of pandemic restrictions, the Steubenville Art Association will be receiving artwork on two days at Eastern Gateway Community College, 4000 Sunset Blvd.
Artwork will be received there from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to Jim Watson, show chairman. Judging will be conducted Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m.
Any artist 18 and older may enter up to three works. All works must be original, created by the person whose signature it bears and not previously entered in an SAA competition. All works must have been done within the last two years and must be framed, wired and ready for hanging. No sawtooth hangers are accepted.
There is a 50-pound limit on entries, and the size cannot exceed 48-by-48 inches, including the frame. Media include oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, colored pencil, stained glass, charcoal, pencil, batik, sculpture, pastel, mixed media mosaic and pottery. No photography or ceramics from molds are eligible. All artwork must be hand delivered to the college.
The entry fee for SAA members is $20 and $25 for nonmembers, in both cases for up to three works. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Any work may be priced for sale with the art association receiving a 20 percent commission on any work sold.
The spring exhibit runs from April 30 through May 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The college is closed on Sundays. The opening reception will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30 with the awards ceremony set for 2:30 p.m. Awards will include best of show, merit awards, honorable mentions, special awards and purchase awards.
Removal of works will be done May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Questions can be directed to (740) 264-2959.
Chester church to host blood donation drive set for April 27
CHESTER -- Everyday Church and the American Red Cross are encouraging the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood or platelet donation part of their spring plans.
Donations can be scheduled for April 27 at Everyday Church, 1298 Lincoln Ave., Chester. Appointment times are available from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register by going to redcrossblood.org and entering 26034 in the "Find a Blood Drive" search area.
"It's important to remember that donated blood has a limited shelf life, so supplies must be constantly replenished," an event spokesperson noted.