Charleston Gazette back issues from October 1998:
October events detailed at Clendenin, Elkview, Sissonville libraries
Oct 01, 1998 ... The following programs have been scheduled for October at theClendenin, Elk Valley and Sissonville branch libraries. (Unlessotherwise specified, pre-registration is required.) Clendenin Branch Library, 548-6370: Preschool storytimes, 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8; 11 ...
Adopt-a-pet
Oct 01, 1998 ... Meet Betty, a beagle-mix female puppy, and Bucky, a male Siamese-mix cat. Betty is black and white and friendly. Bucky is frisky andplayful. These animals are at the Putnam County Animal Relief Centerawaiting adoption.There is a $25 adoption fee which includes initial ...
Battle Days to be commemorated in Point Pleasant Oct. 2, 3 and 4
Oct 01, 1998 ... On Oct. 10, 1774, a battle was fought in Point Pleasant between1,000 colonists, led by Col. Andrew Lewis, and 1,100 Indians underthe command of Cornstalk, chief of the Shawnees. Lewis and his menhad marched from Camp Union, now Lewisburg. The Indians were fromseveral different tribes ...
Southside scene of reunion
Oct 01, 1998 ... The family of William and Jane Edgar McCallister held their thirdfamily reunion Aug. 8 at Mountain Lodge Camp in Southside in MasonCounty. One hundred and six attended, including three of their 10children. Greg McFarlen of Ashland, Ky. played the bagpipes, sharedbooks with the ...
Bulletin Board
Oct 01, 1998 ... Buffalo The Buffalo Historic Landmarks Commission will meet at6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Buffalo Academy, followed by ameeting of the Buffalo Historical Society at 7 p.m. For moreinformation, call 937-2420. Newcomers Debbie Martin of Creative Memories Albums will ...
Church activities
Oct 01, 1998 ... Praise Midway United Methodist Church will have a song andpraiseservice at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring the Cross Creek Singers.For more information, call 937-2420. Heritage Cross Creek Community Church in Buffalo will dedicateits new building and celebrate its annual ...
Family focus
Oct 01, 1998 ... Marriage workshop A free workshop for couples will be held at6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church of St.Albans, 201 Kanawha Terrace. CAMC family counselors Dr. James Binderand Linda Cooper will lead the program on improving communicationskills and enriching ...
Putnam on Parade shows county's best product: housing
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF They were beautiful houses, immaculately clean with perfectlygroomed lawns, the smell of newness yet to wear off. But the $150,000 and higher price tags turned some homebuyersintoshoppers for ideas to remodel their own homes rather than move intonew ...
Putnam Hospice volunteer sees the positive in final days
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Dying does not have to be tragic, according to Gertie Estep ofRedHouse. When accepted and embraced, death can be a graceful experiencefull of dignity and reconciliation with friends and loved ones.For Estep, helping terminally ill patients and their families ...
Entertainment-related activities open to the public
Oct 01, 1998 ... Oct. 1: Melissa Manchester will sing at 8 p.m. at the Paramount ArtsCenter in Ashland, Ky. Admission is by subscription or singletickets are $30, $27.50, $21 and $10. Call (606) 324-3175. Oct. 2:Award-winning artist Henry "Hank" Keeling will offer classes inpainting and ...
Book group to discuss suspense novel
Oct 01, 1998 ... The Appalachian Authors Book Discussion Group will discuss SharynMcCrumb's suspense novel "She Walks These Hills" from 7 to 9 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Putnam County Library. In the novel, which is part of her Ballard Series, McCrumbrelatesthe story of an escaped killer, a ...
Morris Harvey/UC alumni to share Fall Festival weekend
Oct 01, 1998 ... Morris Harvey/UC alumni to share Fall Festival weekend Morris Harvey College and University of Charleston alumni areinvited to attend Fall Festival '98 this weekend. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 with a "Welcomeback" mixer at the Embassy Suites in ...
Putnam in Review: Sept. 12-18
Oct 01, 1998; ... Wise offers safe school proposals Students who know that classmates have guns in school should havea toll-free hotline for reporting the information, Rep. Bob Wisetoldcounty, state and federal officials gathered in the library of WestTeays Elementary School. Wise was at the ...
Send your sports news to Metro West Putnam
Oct 01, 1998 ... We are looking for news about all youth sports. This includesleagues, teams and individual activities. Submissions can be mailed to Metro West Putnam, 1001 Virginia St.East, Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Items must be received by 11:30 a.m.Thursday for publication the following ...
Kidfest activities open children's eyes to disabilities
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF What would it be like if you longed to be a painter but couldn'tuse your hands? If you were compelled to draw but were legally blind?Youngsters will find out about some of the challenges faced byhandicapped artists, when Museum in the Community sponsors the ...
WVU club helps keep parents in touch with students at campus
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF The 187 Putnam County students who attend West VirginiaUniversityin Morgantown have 250 clubs to choose from, ranging from sky divingto chess to Greek organizations. Now their parents have a club of their own.Twenty moms and dads were on hand Sept. 15 at St ....
Flu shots begin at Putnam General
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Health care officials are gearing up to provide influenzavaccinations to thousands of area residents within the next fewweeks. For many people, receiving the shots may be a death-defying feat.According to American Lung Association data, as many as ...
Grand tour
Oct 01, 1998; ... John Gillenwater and his sons (from left) Brooks, 6, and Logan,3,check out the Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant Sept. 19 during thePutnam on Parade tour of local homes and businesses. Gillenwater ...
Neighbors
Oct 01, 1998 ... Twenty-year-old Janell Marie Silvester of Winfield will serve asprincess in the royal court of the 62nd annual Mountain State ForestFestival, the oldest festival in the state. The Elkins festival runs now through Oct. 4. During her senior year, the princess served as captain of ...
Four West Virginia monuments to be rededicated
Oct 01, 1998 ... To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the dedication offour West Virginia monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park,the monuments will be rededicated this weekend. The ceremony Saturday will take place at the site of the 7th WestVirginia Infantry monument in Gettysburg, ...
Bulletin Board
Oct 01, 1998 ... Dinner A community dinner at Camp Virgil Tate is planned from11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu includes a choice ofchicken and dumplings or pinto beans and cornbread and cole slaw,anda choice of chocolate or yellow cake, and drink. The price is $4 foradults and $2.50 for ...
Pumpkin Festival to be held: Features fiery sauces from Goldtown
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Ten thousand pumpkins can't be wrong. At least that many of the autumnal orange squashes will sitheavily in Milton this weekend, proving that the West VirginiaPumpkin Festival is the place to be.The annual fall event begins Friday, Oct. 2 and continues ...
Legion Auxiliary elects president
Oct 01, 1998 ... Nina Mason, a 40-year member of Kirby Unit 134, has been electedthe 78th president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department ofWest Virginia. Mason was elected at the 1998 annual department convention July 9-12 in Parkersburg. Her theme for the year is: "We are ...
Church activities
Oct 01, 1998 ... Rummage sale Humphrey Memorial United Methodist Church inSissonville will sponsor a fall rummage sale and bake sale from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Homecoming The annual homecoming for Sunlight Baptist Church onPoca River Road will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, with preaching ...
SIDS Program offers information, but causes are unclear
Oct 01, 1998 ... By Mary E. Sansom METRO STAFF There are many questions about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, butno answer as to why seemingly healthy babies succumb for no apparentreason."Part of the problem is that we really don't know," said Dr. NawalLutfiyya, an epidemiologist who serves ...
Scores & Schedules
Oct 01, 1998 ... Last week's high school football games Sept. 25:Wayne 22, Sissonville 8Herbert Hoover 34, Roane County 7DuPont 23, Capital 20Clay County 29, BraxtonCounty 14Nitro 50, Ripley 32Ravenswood ...
WVSC celebrates Homecoming Week Oct. 5-11
Oct 01, 1998 ... West Virginia State College's Homecoming will take place the weekof Oct. 5-11 with an array of activities for students, alumni andthecommunity. Selected by the 4,600-member student body, Aieshia Woodson willreign as Miss State and James Hudson will reign as Mr ....
Search under way for women veterans' poster art
Oct 01, 1998 ... The West Virginia Women's Commission and the U.S. Department ofLabor plan to use art to encourage women veterans to take advantageof opportunities afforded them. Artists who are also veterans are being sought in the NationalWomen Veterans Original Art Design Search sponsored by ...
Post it...
Oct 01, 1998 ... SHS '88 REUNION Plans are under way for the belated 10th-year reunion of theSissonville High School Class of 1988, scheduled for May 1999. Ifyou are interested in attending, contact Becky Anderson Stricklen at984- 2888 or Stephanie Metzner at 984-0283. STAMP OUT HUNGERThe ...
Neighbors
Oct 01, 1998 ... Annie Lewis, a freshman print journalism major at CampbellUniversity in Buies Creek, N.C., completed a summer internship thisyear with Syscan Corporation in Charleston. Among herresponsibilities were writing for press releases and newsletters,anda mailing for a Red Cross benefit golf ...
Artists, artisans name Ripley among top 10 traditional fairs
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF The Mountain State Art & Craft Fair has been named among the besttraditional crafts shows in the nation by readers of Sunshine Artistmagazine. "Celebrating the rich heritage of the Appalachian people,MountainState immerses festival-goers in a 'folk' experience," ...
Poca Valley Bank celebrates 90 years
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Barely a year after opening its fourth branch office inSissonville, Poca Valley Bank quietly celebrated its 90thanniversarylast week. And the more things change, the more they stay the same."I still make $50 loans," said Ben Robertson, chief executiveofficer ...
Mink Shoals Homemakers observe 75th anniversary
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Displayed on white linens in a church basement, scrapbooks filledwith newspaper clippings and photographs documented 75 years offriendship and learning. The exhibit was part of an open house Sept. 17 at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church that celebrated the 75th ...
Cultural Center hosts Jacqueline Onassis photo exhibit
Oct 01, 1998 ... "A Tribute to Jackie," a traveling exhibition of 75 photographsofformer first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, taken by renownedphotographer Jacques Lowe during the "Camelot" years, will be ondisplay Oct. 10-18 at the state Cultural Center in Charleston. The exhibition is ...
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department 1998 flu clinic schedule
Oct 01, 1998 ... Beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, flu vaccinations will be administeredfrom 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, 108 Lee St. East, Charleston and theKanawha City office at 3101 MacCorkle Ave. (The offices will beclosed Monday, Oct. 12 to observe ...
HAPPINESS IS COOKING: Stuffed potatoes create plethora of tempting dishes
Oct 01, 1998; ... Split open a hot baked potato and top its fluffy goodness withmouthwatering stuffings. Stuffed potatoes are a great idea for a quick meal. Start withlarge russet potatoes. Wash, dry and prick them with a fork. Thenplace directly on an oven rack, and bake in a 425-degree ...
Can you answer this safe driving question?
Oct 01, 1998 ... Q: How can I safely cross or turn into a roadway where the viewofthe traffic is blocked by signs, or vegetation and buildings? A: At an uncontrolled intersection where the view is blocked,slowdown and edge ahead with extra alertness. Older drivers should use extra caution ...
What's burning? Flags and freedom
Oct 01, 1998; ... There goes the flag - up in flames! We should do something. Howabout a Constitutional Amendment to make it illegal to burn theflag?Then we could prosecute those unpatriotic rebels and make them leaveour flag alone. But wait a minute. Doesn't that sound likesomething the Nazis would ...
Student News
Oct 01, 1998 ... When the Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, Pa.) women's soccer teamtravels here to compete against the University of Charleston at 4p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at Blackwell Field, two former area high schoolplayers will be playing for the Saint ...
Library news
Oct 01, 1998 ... The following programs are scheduled for October at the CrossLanes, Dunbar, Nitro and St. Albans libraries. Unless otherwisespecified, pre-registration is required for all programs. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 776-5999: Fall storytime registration, 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct ....
Lifetime achievement
Oct 01, 1998 ... The South Charleston Lions Club was pleased to present Lion JimMartin with a life membership award recently. From left are: JohnKing, past District Governor, South Charleston Lions Club; LionsClubmember ...
Student government selected at SAHS
Oct 01, 1998 ... The late Dick Henderson, friend of the high school, will behonored before the football game on Oct. 2. Because teachers and service personnel missed few days of schoollast year, a large amount of money was left over in the substitutefund. Faculty Senate agreed to spend it on ...
Hike for Hunger scheduled in South Charleston
Oct 01, 1998 ... The annual Hike for Hunger, sponsored by the South CharlestonMinisterial Association, will begin at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the MoundinSouth Charleston. The event raises money to serve local needs through Heart andHandHouse ministries. Participants can choose either a 2.5-mile ...
Bulletin Board
Oct 01, 1998 ... Health fair The Cross Lanes Woman's Club is sponsoring a healthfair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at Cross Lanes United MethodistChurch, 5320 Frontier Drive, behind Hardees. Vendors sought Reservations are being taken for the Ninth AnnualCraft Show sponsored by the Woman's Club ...
State monuments at Gettysburg to be rededicated Oct. 3
Oct 01, 1998 ... To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the dedication ofthefour West Virginia monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park,the monuments will be rededicated in a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 3. The ceremony will take place at the site of the 7th West VirginiaInfantry ...
Correction
Oct 01, 1998 ... A news release about Civil War medals that appeared in the Sept.23 Metro West contained an incorrect phone ...
Letter to the Editor
Oct 01, 1998 ... Smiths convene at Coonskin On Aug. 29 at Coonskin Park, the Smith families from severaldifferent states gathered to enjoy and talk of old times over dinnerand music by Donald, Evelyn, April and Heather Smith and also BrentDolin and Alvin O'Dell. Many years have gone by since ...
Annual fall event begins Friday
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Ten thousand pumpkins can't be wrong. At least that many of the autumnal orange squashes will sitheavily in Milton this weekend, proving that the West VirginiaPumpkin Festival is the place to be.The annual fall event begins Friday, Oct. 2 and continues ...
UC Fest Friday
Oct 01, 1998 ... Morris Harvey College and University of Charleston alumni areinvited to attend Fall Festival '98 this weekend. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 with a "Welcomeback" mixer at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, alumni ...
Buddy Poppy Sale slated Friday
Oct 01, 1998 ... VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary 6418 in St. Albans will have theirannual Buddy Poppy Sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. Today, Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled, needy and agingveterans in VA hospitals and domiciliaries across the ...
Christ Church presents: wellness series
Oct 01, 1998 ... The Health and Wellness Council of Christ Church United Methodistis offering a special four-part study in October. This series, whichtakes place on four consecutive Mondays, is titled, "Anchoring YourWell Being." Each session will begin at 7 p.m. in the church'sPotter Room. The ...
Net profit
Oct 01, 1998; ... Nitro High School player Erin Bays (right) squares off against acrowd of East Bank players during a ...
West Virginia University Institute of Technology seeking new president
Oct 01, 1998 ... The following is an open letter dated Sept. 15 as written byLawrence S. Cote, chairman of the search committee to find areplacement for John Carrier, the president of the West VirginiaUniversity Institute of Technology. Carrier will be retiring inDecember. The new Tech president ...
Tech bids farewell to Carrier, Texas-style at Homecoming Events set for this weekend
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF John Carrier and his wife, Phyllis, soon will be riding off intothe sunset. But not before the faculty, staff and students of the WestVirginia University Institute of Technology don cowboy boots and 10-gallon hats to bid farewell.Carrier is leaving his post as ...
SIDS Program offers information to families
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF There are many questions about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, butno answer as to why seemingly healthy babies succumb for no apparentreason. "Part of the problem is that we really don't know," said Dr.NawalLutfiyya, an epidemiologist who serves as the division ...
St. Andrew selects new youth director
Oct 01, 1998 ... On Aug. 17, Scott R. Martin began his duties as the new youthdirector at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans.With his wife, Anjie, and 2-year-old son Dominic, they recentlymovedto Charleston from North Dakota. The son of a minister, he was born in Colorado and ...
A Touch of Life: Niagara offers more than falls for tourism
Oct 01, 1998; ... Niagara-on-the-Lake - Many of you who know me are aware I am abooster of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, home of the April 15-Oct. 31annual Bernard Shaw Festival. We just returned from another trip tothis town located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River. On this six-day ...
Religion
Oct 01, 1998 ... Combined worship In light of the recent ecumenical understandingbetween the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the EvangelicalLutheranChurch, a joint worship service celebrating World Communion Sundaywill be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 201Kanawha Terrace, St ....
Family focus
Oct 01, 1998 ... Marriage workshop A free workshop for couples will be held at6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church of St.Albans, 201 Kanawha Terrace. CAMC family counselors Dr. James Binderand Linda Cooper will lead the program on improving communicationskills and enriching ...
Reunions
Oct 01, 1998 ... Listed below are upcoming class, family and group reunions; datesand locations (where determined) and contact persons/telephonenumbers. Send any listings, updates or corrections toMetro-Reunions, 1001 Virginia St. East, Charleston, W.Va. 25301; fax348-5133. Charleston High 1950s: ...
Club activities
Oct 01, 1998 ... LST Association The Kanawha unit of the West Virginia-Mid-OhioValley chapter of the U.S. LST Association will meet at 9 a.m.Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Shoney's in Cross Lanes. All LST-Amphibiousveterans and wives are invited. For more information, call GeorgeMoose at 342-2757. Business ...
Last week's high school football games
Oct 01, 1998 ... Sept. 25: DuPont 23, Capital 20 Hurricane 21,George Washington 20 (OT)Nitro 50, Ripley 32St. Albans 15, Spring Valley 10South Charleston (Open)This ...
Baby's death prompts grandmother to organize SIDS awareness walk
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF The 8-by-10-inch photo shows a smiling baby girl dressed in afrilly pink and blue floral dress with a matching headband and goldstuds in her pierced ears. In one pose, she's resting on her elbows; in another she's on herback, her tiny feet encased in white, ...
Health department will provide vaccinations
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Health care officials are gearing up to provide influenzavaccinations to thousands of area residents within the next fewweeks. For many people, receiving the shots may be a death-defying feat.According to American Lung Association data, as many as ...
Nitro students join library campaign
Oct 01, 1998; ... METRO STAFF Last week, Kathryn Cecil's fourth-grade class at Nitro ElementarySchool kicked off the school's penny campaign to help fundconstruction of the Nitro Public Library's new children's room. At the beginning of the school year, Cecil brought to class agallon jar with ...