Fort director guest speaker

for Three Score Senior Club at

its August dinner meeting

WEIRTON — The Three Score Senior Club met Aug. 24 at Undo’s Restaurant with Ed Powell, president, welcoming members and guests with the traditional Hawaiian greeting of “aloha” and a Hawaiian knock-knock joke.

Bob Shirer gave the invocation, leading the group in prayer, followed by Powell leading in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members joined in singing “God Bless America.”

Powell introduced speaker Paul Zuros, executive director of Historic Fort Steuben, and author of a bimonthly “History in the Hills” column that appears in the Valley Life section of the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times. Zuros is compiling the 79 articles he has written into book form. He spoke primarily about the history behind Historic Fort Steuben and how it became what it is today.

Secretary Cindy Richards read the minutes of the July dinner meeting, which were approved, and George Pohlman gave the treasurer’s report.

Membership Chairman Brenda Edwards reported that the club has 76 paid members. She invited the six guests present to join.

Sunshine Chairman Winnie Kemp’s report involved the group singing happy birthday and anniversary to August celebrants.

House Chairman Kathy McCarrick decorated the tables in a Hawaiian theme to follow the changing monthly theme established by the board.

Reservations Chairman Vivian Weigel reported there were 60 members present and six guests. She read the September menu that includes salad, cheesy bread, meatloaf or pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie. The dress theme for September would be sports, she announced.

Lee Edwards, historian, reminded attendees that up-to-date albums were on display with new pictures included.

Under old business, donations made by the membership were discussed. The donation cannister will remain out for the next meeting.

Numerous prize drawings were conducted.

Blue Tickets: Lee Edwards and Larry Purks drew blue tickets for the 50/25/25. The winners were Carol Irvine and JoAnn Kerr.

Jim Hare and Lee Edwards drew the red tickets, and the winners were Larry Purks, Linda Walter, Margaret Chapman and Jack Cassella.

Green tickets were drawn by Betty Virtue and Brenda Edwards for the free dinner won by Lynn Bish and Margaret Chapman. They also drew tickets for the Dairy Queen gift cards, which were won by Cil Findley and Margaret Chapman.

Pineapple drawing winners were Sandra Briggs and Lee Edwards.

Shirer gave the benediction.

‘The Henna Artist: A Novel’

up for book club discussion

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library Book Club will meet in person and virtually to discuss Alka Joshi’s “The Henna Artist: A Novel” at 5 p.m. Sept. 29.

To participate in the free club and obtain a copy of the book, call (304) 737-1551 or visit https://wvreads.overdrive.com.

Steubenville High School Class of 1959 to meet on Sept. 21

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville High School Class of 1959 will hold its next luncheon on Sept. 21 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner, 501 Washington St., Steubenville.

It will begin at 12:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to call Norina Eroshevich at (740) 219-2234.

Twenty-two members were on hand for the August luncheon meeting where Eroshevich gave the blessing and offered an update on those facing medical challenges.

Donna Snyder congratulated those celebrating birthdays in August with “Happy Birthday” and cake served.

Donna Tepovich brought a generous box of home grown vegetables from her garden to share.

Library offers Anime Club,

Tai Chi, Fake News program

STEUBENVILLE — Various programs and activities planned at the various locations of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County include:

Main Library, (740) 282-9782

Adults: Drop in for a low-impact Tai Chi class on Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. It’s an hour-long and is instructed by Michael Turrentine each week on Tuesday. Wear comfortable clothing.

Learn how to find reliable resources for information at the Fake News program on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Registration is required by calling the library.

Children: Stories, crafts and more are offered during Story Hour on Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. Register children ages 2-6 by calling the library.

Brilliant Branch, (740) 598-4028

Adults: De-stress at the library when by coloring pages designed for adults on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

Teens: Create dot art on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Teens will paint on canvas using their favorite paint colors and a squeegee. Registration is required by calling the library.

Children: All toys promote letter knowledge during the library’s Play and Learn the Alphabet program that’s set for Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. Register by calling the library.

Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Branch, (740) 769-2090

Adults: Book Club will meet on Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. to discuss “One Summer” by David Baldacci. Join by calling the library.

Schiappa Branch, (740) 264-6166

New at the library is an Anime Club. “If you like Anime and Manga, then this is the club for you,” a spokesperson noted. The library will have game days, culture days, craft days, and screening days that will include snacks, prizes, and more. It’s open to two age groups that will meet separately: Ages 11-14 will meet on Sept. 21 at 5 p.m., and ages 15-18 will meet on Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Visit the library to fill out an application.

Adults: Unwind from a stressful day and color pages that are designed for adults on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

Children: Babygarten is a lapsit program for children birth to age 2 that helps them with language development and early literacy skills. It will be offered on Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Register by calling the library.

Tot Time is for children ages 2 to 4 and includes books, songs, rhymes and a simple art project. It will be offered Mondays at 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 26; Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 20 and 27; and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21 and 28.

Tiltonsville Branch, (740) 859-5163

Children: Get creative at the library’s Paint ‘n Sip on Sept. 24 at noon. Kids will paint a hippopotamus. Registration is required by calling the library.

All toys promote letter knowledge during the library’s Play and Learn the Alphabet program that is set for Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. Register by calling the library.

Teens: Create dot art on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Teens will paint on canvas using their favorite paint colors and a squeegee. Registration is required by calling the library.

Toronto Branch, (740) 537-1262

Children: Take your child, ages 2-6, to Story Hour on Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. Children will engage in fun stories and activities at the program.

Tot Time for children ages 2-4 is scheduled at the library on Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. Call to register your little one for stories, songs, and rhymes.

Babygarten is a lapsit program for children birth to age 2 that helps them with language development and early literacy skills. It will be offered on Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Register your baby by calling the library.

Adults: Relax at the library by coloring pages designed for adults on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Registration is required by calling the library.