Wellsburg Civic League awards scholarship, honors leaders, installs officers

WELLSBURG - The 2016 recipient of the Wellsburg Civic League's annual scholarship and past presidents of the group were recognized at a dinner held by the club at Drover's Inn.

President Toni Taylor presented a West Virginia University bouquet of white daisies to scholarship recipient Katherine Conaway, who plans to major in nursing at the school.

Sponsored by her aunt, Sheryl Baker, she received the monetary reward at the Brooke High School scholarship night.

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New officers for the Wellsburg Civic League were installed recently. Taking part were, top photo, front, from left, Toni Taylor, president; Katie O'Connell, parliamentarian; Betty Lou Harris, treasurer; and installing officers Carolyn Mason and Donna Shalvis; and back, Cindy Crabtree, secretary; Barbara Yoder, custodian; and Alex Weld, vice president. Cynthia Harvey will serve as the group's historian.-- Contributed

The Wellsburg Civic League recognized past presidents, including, front, from left, Carol Churchman, Carolyn Mason and Donna Shalvis; and back: Toni Taylor, Barb Willett, Johann Tarr, Irene Reitter and Mary Lou Costantino.-- Contributed

Past presidents also were honored for their inspiration, faithfulness and love for the club for many years.

Presented with daisy bouquets, they were: Francis Jacob, Irene Reitter, Mary Lou DiCostantino, Carolyn Mason, Donna Shalvis, Carol Churchman, Johann Tarr, Barb Willet and Taylor.

New officers were installed and presented carnations by installing officers Carolyn Mason and Donna Shalvis.

They are: President Toni Taylor, Vice President Alex Weld, secretary Cindy Crabtree, treasurer Betty Lou Harris, assistant treasurer Sue Simonetti, historian Cynthia Harvey, custodian Barbara Yoder and parliamentarian Katie O'Connell.

The Wellsburg Civic League is celebrating its 76th year.

Members of the group have worked to beautify the city of Wellsburg and contributed regularly to the Wellsburg 4th of July Committee and Brooke Cemetery and other causes.

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