‘Dancing’ was one enjoyable evening
Love dancing? Don’t miss a segment of television’s “Dancing With the Stars”? If your answer is “yes,” I hope you attended the local version presented by the Nimble Thimble Federated Club at Froehlich’s Classic Corner. It was a relaxing, enjoyable evening with prizes for all the participants. The audience was treated to dancing contestants of all ages and styles, beginning with an endearing performance by beguiling Quartzaha Holmes, dressed in a tutu and escorted by young Marcus Lyles. Showstoppers included a swing dance expertly performed by Jan and Dick Reiter, a classic Detroit ballroom- style cha-cha number by Val and Bill Ford of Pittsburgh and a very professional tap dance by Mackenzie McAbee, winner of the West Virginia Cinderella Woman title and 2009 International Cinderella Cover Girl. A smooth interpretation of the rumba and swing was delivered by Veronica Jackson and Eddie Alexander. An inspirational number by Latina Featherston and Shayla Moore and a modern dance interpre
» Full StoryWeir woman’s club to open season
The GFWC Weirton Woman’s Club’s opening meeting will be Sept. 6 at noon at Pleasant Valley Country Club. This year’s opening program will be a Broadway show with Carrie Oliver of Weirton.
Oliver, a vocalist, was born and r
Spices to heal
Spices have been thought through the centuries to be natural remedies for a long list of ailments, according to Better Homes and Gardens.
Spices are powerful sources of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and phytochemicals, which can relie
Academy prepares for fall open house
The Academy of Lifelong Learning is gearing up for its fall season of classes. An open house is being planned Sept. 6 to preview curriculum and welcome new members. Classes will convene weekly from Sept. 15 through Oct. 23.
Current and pr
OES members to attend session
Several Labelle Chapter 414, Order of the Eastern Star, will attend the 199th Session of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, OES, to be held Sept. 26 through Sept. 28 at the Dayton Convention Center, Dayton.
They are Eileen Alloggia, Suzanne Enoch
The E-bomb: What we need to know
A nuclear weapon exists that could devastate the world as we know it if it falls into the wrong hands. I’ve heard about this a while back, so I did a little research on it. The device is called electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, and it sounds like i
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