Bowerston Women’s Club considers disbandment

BY JACQUIE HUMPHREY Harrison News-Herald Correspondent

BOWERSTON—At the March meeting of the Bowerston Community Women’s Club, Debbie Carrothers reported on the research that she had done since the February meeting on a proposed project for veteran’s banners in the village.

Carrothers said that she had learned that there is a company that specifically produces the veteran’s picture banners and that they will provide all of the literature and assistance to get the club started.

Carrothers further reported that there is a minimum order of 30 banners, and she feels the club should do additional research to determine the location of 30 poles in the village on which to hang the banners. She also advised that AEP would have to be contacted to obtain permission to attach the hardware for the banners prior to the onset of the project.

Those present discussed the matter and agreed that picture banners of local veterans would be a nice addition to the village. The group also agreed that there were not currently sufficient members present to decide upon embarking on such a project at this time.

The matter of low attendance was discussed. It was noted that it is a very different world than it was in 1935 when the club was first organized and that most women are now working outside of the home, as well as children are now being involved in multiple after-school events. The group decided to reach out to all members to inform them of the April 4 meeting, where disbandment will be voted upon.

Treasurer Kim Willoughby noted that the club had committed at the February meeting to serving a hot dog luncheon at the village’s Memorial Day event. The group will see this commitment through, regardless of the outcome of the April meeting.

Anyone who is interested in joining the Bowerston Community Women’s Club should attend the Tuesday, April 4 meeting at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Bowerston Community Library.

Fourth annual Easter egg hunt

ST. CLAIRSVILLE—In 2022, close to 1,300 people attended the Ohio Valley Easter Egg Hunt in rain, snow, and sleet. It was a wonderful event, and the organizers are excited to do it again. This event is proudly funded by Platinum Sponsors, Unified Bank, and Heritage Christian Childcare Center.

This year, located at the Red Devils Football Field in St. Clairsville, on April 1, 2023, the Ohio Valley Easter Egg Hunt will be holding its fourth annual Easter egg hunt for the surrounding communities for children ages 1-15, boasting six fields for children ages 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15, and a special needs field for ages 1-99.

They also will be hosting a very exciting, one-of-a-kind adult charity Easter egg hunt (ages 16+) at the same event at 11 a.m. that has a fee of $25 per person with great prize giveaways as well. All proceeds will go to the 2023 charity of choice: A Special Wish of the Ohio Valley.

The first child egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m., the adult charity Easter egg hunt (ages

16+) will be held at 11 a.m., and the second child egg hunt at noon. This event is more than just a fun Easter egg hunt. There will be food trucks, costumed characters, balloon animals, AirSoft, bike giveaways, fire department fire house, an Easter bunny dance party by DJ Daner, and sponsor booth activities and games. Everyone is invited to come out and spend the day with us at this great free event.

The Ohio Valley Easter Egg Hunt will be partnering with local businesses, and all proceeds from the adult Easter egg hunt will be donated to A Special Wish Foundation, The Ohio Valley Chapter. This organization is a non-profit dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact (740) 232-8345 or email at ovegghunt@gmail.com.

All children and adults participating in the hunts must be pre-registered at www. ovegghunt.com.