Faith in the Future Annual Prayer Breakfast
November 21, 2009 at 10:14 pm | Posted in Events in the Ville | 3 CommentsTags: faith in the future, jefferson county, reverand philip makari, starkdale presbyterian church
Over 150 people attended the fifth annual Faith in the Future Prayer Breakfast held Friday morning at The Rose by Clara’s Catering on Lovers Lane to pray for improved economic conditions in Jefferson County.
Rev. Dr. Philip Makari, pastor of the Starkdale Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, spoke on the Biblical call to “thanks-living.” Makari based his message on a verse in First Thessalonians: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” He said true thanksgiving is a lifestyle not an attitude.
Rev. Dr. Philip Makari
Fr. Dennis Gang, TOR gives the blessing
The Rev. Dennis Gang of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, prayed for workers in various economic segments of the community. He asked members of each segment to stand while he gave the blessing.
Faith in the Future began five years ago when Bishop R. Daniel Conlon of the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville organized a group of clergy and lay people to pray for the local economy. After the first prayer meeting, Bishop Conlon said they decided the group needed to continue to pray on a regular basis.
Tracy McManamon assumed the position of chairman and organized the first prayer breakfast. He said he never thought it would last five years.
L-R Chairman Tracy McManamon & Bishop R. Daniel Conlon
Faith in the Future is an inter faith community concerned for the spiritual and the temporal needs of Jefferson County. They strive to create a climate of economic development through prayer, leadership, encouragement and teamwork.
They meet once a month alternating between a Mass in a Catholic church and a prayer service in a Protestant church in various locations throughout Jefferson County.
I have attended all but one of the prayer breakfasts and have attended services at numerous churches. It is exciting to see answered prayer and signs of hope even though our local economy is still suffering. There are numerous businesses opening in downtown Steubenville and throughout Jefferson County. I encourage you to shop local and attend a Faith in the Future service.
For more information email prayer@faithinthefuture.net or call 740-282-4275.
Bayberry House Grand Opening
November 16, 2009 at 11:22 pm | Posted in Places in the Ville | 1 CommentTags: bayberry house bed and breakfast, north fourth street historic district, ohio, steubenville
I have often admired the Victorian homes in the North Fourth Street Historic district of Steubenville and this weekend I was able to visit two of them for the grand opening of Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast.
Garrett Guest House
L-R Scott Dressel & Vance Posey
About 75 people toured the homes that were decorated for Christmas, as owners Scott Dressel and Vance Posey were on hand to chat with visitors and answer questions.
Garrett House living & dining rooms
As I entered the Garrett Guest House, its beauty overwhelmed me and it was hard to imagine that the property was once condemned.
kitchen & fireplace
The kitchen of the Garret house has a large and beautiful brick fireplace. They removed a wall during remodeling and discovered the fireplace hidden behind it.
Garrett house master bedroom suite
The master bedroom suite has a king size bed, a marble fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a Jacuzzi bath.
H. G. Garrett originally owned the home in 1871 and he owned the Union Savings Institution building where the first telegraph office was located.
Westfall House
Built Circa 1870, the Westfall house had a number of prominent residents including J.M. Freeman, of the terra cotta works c. 1885; C.A. Freeman, secretary of the Central Sewer Pipe Co. c. 1902; H.D. Westfall, vice-president of LaBelle Iron Works c. 1915; and C.D. Simeral, publisher of the Herald Star c. 1929.
Westfall house living & dining rooms
As I toured the Westfall house, I ran into my friend Gwynne Griesinger, who lives a few doors down from there. She said she remembered playing in the house as a child when Lucy and Jay Fisher, who worked at Weirton Steel, owned the house.
I am glad I was able to attend the Bayberry House grand opening and see these beautifully restored Victorian homes. Dressel said there are ten other homes currently being restored by other individuals in the Historic North Fourth Street district.
Let us be thankful that there are people living in the Ohio Valley who are spending their time and hard earned money to restore these homes to preserve a part of our history. They are also helping our local ecomomy.
Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast offers tours every Sunday afternoon promptly at 2:00 p.m. Call 740-632-2899 to schedule a tour. For more information visit: www.bayberryproperties.com
Unstoppable Stops in the Ohio Valley
November 13, 2009 at 11:44 pm | Posted in Events in the Ville | 2 CommentsTags: Bellaire, Great Stone Viaduct, Martins Ferry, ohio, Unstoppable movie
The filming of the movie “Unstoppable” in the Ohio Valley is causing a lot of excitement and seems to be lifting everyone’s spirits — especially the residents of Bellaire, Ohio.
Earlier today I decided to take a drive down the river to visit the movie set hoping to get close enough to take some pictures.
Great Stone Viaduct & train bridge connect to cross Ohio River
If you’ve ever driven past Bellaire on State Route 7 you have seen the massive Great Stone Viaduct. It was built in 1870 as an Ohio approach to the railroad bridge span that connects Ohio to West Virginia.
Sandstone piers & Ohio Historical Marker
I can see why the movie producers decided to use this location to shoot the train scene. It is quite impressive.
Downtown Bellaire, Ohio
When I arrived I found people watching in front of their stores, others just trying to get around town, and the film crew making sure people didn’t cross the barriers.
blue & red engines - the real trains
I met the mailman who said his family watched the filming from their house and saw Denzel Washington throwing a football around.
I also met a man who showed me the pictures he took of the fake train lookalikes they made to blow up. I later found the real trains across town.
curved section of the rr track
The movie, directed by Tony Scott, stars Denzel Washington as a veteran train engineer, Chris Pine as a young conductor, and Rosario Dawson as the train dispatcher.
It’s a race against time as they chase a runaway freight train filled with toxic chemicals before it derails on a curved track and destroys the town.
It was fun seeing how many people are involved in making a movie. Many of the local residents played extras in the film.
With all the bad news we hear daily and the economic problems we have in the Ohio Valley, the filming of the movie “Unstoppable” seems to have lifted the burden for a little while. It has given the residents of Bellaire some joy and some happy memories too.
tearing down the set
Filming will take place all next week in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Then they are off to film in various locations in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
When Hollywood comes to film in our area, it can only help our local economies. Go see “Unstoppable” when it comes out. And who knows — you may see someone you know.
Honoring our Veterans at Historic Fort Steuben
November 12, 2009 at 12:25 am | Posted in Events in the Ville | Leave a commentTags: American Legion Post 33, historic fort steuben, ohio, Ohio Valley veterans, steubenville
It was a beautiful sunny fall day as people from the Ohio Valley honored our veterans at the Historic Fort Steuben Berkman Amphitheater.
Bill Demjan, from American Legion Post 33, was Master of Ceremony and Bob Spear, Chaplain of Post 33, gave the invocation. Tom Graham, Jefferson County Commissioner led the National Anthem and sang “I’m Proud to be an American,” by Lee Greenwood.
L- R Bill Demjan, Master of Ceremony, Post 33 & Matz Malone, 1st Vice Post 275
Bob Spear, Chaplain Post 33
L- R Captain Ed Long, Bob Spear, Mayor Mucci & Tom Graham
Guest speaker Captain Ed Long of the Salvation Army spoke about service to others. A Viet Nam veteran, Long served with Mike Co. 3rd Bat. 1st Marines and was awarded two purple hearts. For nearly 30 years he served on the Wheeling Police Department and was chief of police for five of those years.
L-R Rose Angelica & Linda Lancia
Rose Angelica and Linda Lancia played “Amazing Grace,” and various veteran and civic groups participated in the Placement of the Wreaths.
Honor Guard Members
The Honor Guard Members saluted the veterans while Angelica and Lancia played “Taps.” We were reminded of the sacrifice of all of our veterans as Old Glory flew at half-staff in honor of the fallen at Fort Hood, Texas.
Representing American Legion Post 33, Post 274, Post 275, and AMVETS Post 275 were: Robert Blackwell, Jim Cook, Bill Hill, Joe Holliday, Larry Kenezovich, Tony Miller, Ben Turnbaugh, and Dan Wilson.
Ohio Valley Veterans celebrate Marine Corps Birthday
November 11, 2009 at 8:49 pm | Posted in People in the Ville | Leave a commentTags: 4th Marine Division, Kilo Company 25th Marines, Moundsville, ohio, Ohio Valley veterans, steubenville, West Virginia
The birthday of the United States Marine Corps is celebrated on November 10th, and this year a special band of brothers celebrated together as they ate birthday cake and toasted with Jarhead Red wine.
Seven years ago, what began with four Marine Corps veterans getting together every Wednesday morning for breakfast has turned into quite a large group.
Marine Corps Veterans
I had the honor to meet some of our Ohio Valley Marine Corps Veterans at Lancelot’s Restaurant in Wintersville, Ohio as they celebrated the 234th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
Happy 234th Birthday as Sgt. Martin Cervantes cuts the cake as George Wilson watches
Traditionally, Marines celebrate the birthday of the Corps by attending formal birthday pageants or a simple cake cutting ceremony.
L-R Leonard Ellis, Ray Simmons, Fred Rogers, WWII veterans, Battle of Iwo Jima
L- R Sgt. Martin Cervantes, Jim McClain, & Cpl. Andrew Marrari
The first piece of cake is always served to the oldest Marine present and Leonard Ellis, a decorated Marine veteran of WWII had the honors
The second piece of cake was served to the youngest member present, Cpl. Andrew Marrari, a member of Kilo Company 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, Moundsville, West Virginia. Jim McClain was the guest of honor at the Marine Corps ball in Moundsville last Saturday where he was presented a plaque by Sgt. Cervantes and Cpl. Marrari who honored him for his service in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
A third piece of cake, though not tradition, was presented to Navy Lt. Commander Ryan Starkey, who accepted it on behalf of his grandfather, WWII Iwo Jima veteran Howard Clutter, who passed away this past June.
Veteran George Wilson, who organized the birthday celebration, proposed a toast with Jarhead Red, a wine made by Marines for Marines.
The owners of Lancelot’s Restaurant graciously covered the cost of the breakfast for all in attendance.
May we always remember the sacrifice of our heroic veterans and thank them for their service to our country. Semper Fi…(Always Faithful) to you civilians.
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