ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Independent Agents Association recently presented a check for $2,000 to the Belmont County chapter of the Drug Free Clubs of America.<\/p>\n
“Our organization supports the youth of the Ohio Valley very strongly,” said Rich Steele, who was president of the association at the time of the donation.<\/p>\n
“We want to do everything possible to help,” he said, noting that the Drug Free Club offers special events for its participants who have agreed to remain drug-free and gives those participants an excuse to refuse and to resist peer pressure.<\/p>\n
Steele said the donation will help cover participation fees. He noted this will help young people who might not otherwise be able to join.<\/p>\n