Charleston Gazette back issues from April 2004:
Annual 'Fur Ball' fund-raiser set for Saturday
Apr 01, 2004 ... Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association officials are hoping for agood turnout at the annual "Fur Ball" on Saturday, April 3. The dance begins at 7 p.m. in Coonskin Park's Hearth Room, withmusic provided by a DJ. The event will include plenty of door prizesand a silent auction ....
Singer to perform at SHS benefit concert Friday
Apr 01, 2004; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com A Sissonville High School alumnus is looking forward to raisingthe roof, both figuratively and literally, for his alma mater onFriday. Or, in other wordplay, by bringing down the house, Adam D. Tuckerwill help bring up the fieldhouse ...
Diner brings homestyle meals to heart of Marmet: Lilly's prides itself on old-fashioned, country cooking
Apr 01, 2004; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com When drive-through restaurants and fast-food fare just won't do,sit a spell at Lilly's Country Diner on MacCorkle Avenue in Marmet. The diner opened in early March. It is owned and operated byhusband and wife Elby and Eloise Lilly of Charleston, who also ...
Community EVENTS
Apr 01, 2004 ... CANDIDATES MEETING All candidates appearing on the Kanawha County ballot are invitedto attend and speak at the regular, public meeting of the UpperKanawha Valley Mayors Association at 7 p.m. Monday, March 29 at theBelle Town Hall. For more information, call UKVMA President Damron ...
NEIGHBORS
Apr 01, 2004 ... Cathy Hastings, who teaches sixth-grade students at East BankMiddle School, has been named the 2004 West Virginia Math Teacher ofthe Year. Three Charleston area residents were among the Berea (Ky.) Collegestudents named to the fall 2003 dean's list. They are Tarah ...
N-scale railroad enthusiasts visit Elkview library: Clendenin next stop Saturday
Apr 01, 2004; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com Aidan Hudson, 4, was a giant as he towered over several N-scaleelectric trains that snaked their way through a miniature world inthe Nitro Public Library. "I like every kind of train," said Aidan. His eyes were as big as they might be on Christmas ...
Tech graduate publishes book on writing resumes
Apr 01, 2004 ... Richard "Dick" Hart, West Virginia University Institute ofTechnology Class of 1962, has put his experience in the job marketand his years of teaching job search skills on paper. He recentlypublished "Can Your Resume Talk?" He told The Cary News that a good resume is a job ...
Correction
Apr 01, 2004 ... Alyssa Hackworth was misidentified in the caption of the HoraceMann Middle ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Alabama professor calls for 'rational' tobacco tax policy
Apr 01, 2004; ... Gov. Bob Wise's proposed tax hikes for West Virginia tobacco usersare dead - for now. Lawmakers in Charleston will surely face thisissue again. Although smokers generate $159 million annually for thestate treasury, public health crusaders will push for more. Butpublic health is why West ...
Bulletin Board
Apr 01, 2004 ... EASTER BREAKFAST The Sissonville High School Band will present its second annualEaster breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 3 in theschool cafeteria. The menu will include, sausage, biscuits, gravy,pancakes, home fries and bacon. The cost for all you can eat is $5for ...
CHURCH & RELIGIOUS GROUP ACTIVITIES
Apr 01, 2004 ... REVIVAL Revival services with evangelist Roy Huffman, pastor of theCornerstone Baptist Church of Newton, will begin at 7 p.m. Monday,March 29 through Friday, April 2 at Walnut Gap Missionary BaptistChurch, Route 6 in Charleston. Singing will be The Esta Trio onMonday, The Living ...
Libraries announce April schedule of activities
Apr 01, 2004 ... Below is the complete schedule of programs taking place in Aprilat the Main Library in Charleston and Clendenin, Elk Valley, Glasgow,Marmet, Riverside and Sissonville libraries. All programs are freeunless otherwise noted. ALL LOCATIONS National Library Week April ...
Tobacco growers vote to retain quota
Apr 01, 2004 ... On March 16, the USDA's Farm Service Agency announced that finalresults of a mail referendum held the last week in February have beentabulated. Burley tobacco growers voted to continue marketing quota on apoundage basis for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 marketing years. Results ...
Kanawha Forum hosts spring luncheons
Apr 01, 2004 ... The Kanawha Forum will present a series of free musical programsat 12:05 p.m. Wednesdays through April 7 at Kanawha UnitedPresbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. East, Charleston. Luncheons will be offered and served afterward in the FellowshipHall of the church. They are available ...
Job Fair today at Civic Center
Apr 01, 2004 ... Whether your career needs a fresh start or a jumpstart, an idealplace to start or continue the process is at the Career OpportunitiesJob Fair today at the Charleston Civic Center. Sponsored by Charleston Newspapers and free to the public, thecareer fair will take place from 10 ...
Bramwell native to portray poet
Apr 01, 2004 ... Brucella Jordan will portray Bramwell native and poet Anne Spencerduring History Alive! programs at 2 p.m. Saturday, ...
Postal pandemonium
Apr 01, 2004 ... Tad Postmaster Robert Young, a/k/a Edsel the Clown, went Seuss-goofy recently with students from the kindergarten class at MaryIngles Elementary School. The students paid one ...
W.Va. State Capitol Theater to present film festival
Apr 01, 2004 ... Ten documentary digital films, distributed by Emerging Pictures,will be shown in the West Virginia State College Capitol Theater'sFull-Frame Film Festival April 1-4 in the theater at 123 Summers Stin Charleston. The festival is made possible by through involvement with theLeague ...
Adopt a pet: Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:
Apr 01, 2004 ... Meet Bandit (ref. 8144), a 16-month-old spayed female mixed-breeddog, and Peepers (ref. 158), an 8-month-old male cat. Bandit would make an excellent pet; she is a nice dog and needs agood home. Peepers' owner turned him into the animal shelter. He istrained to use a litter box ...
Message from the Home Show Chairman
Apr 01, 2004 ... Welcome to the 2004 West Virginia Home Show, sponsored by the HomeBuilders Association of Greater Charleston. The West Virginia HomeShow has been held annually for over 40 years and has become atradition in the Greater Charleston Area. We are very excited and proud of the 2004 ...
Things to Consider When Hiring a Professional Remodeler
Apr 01, 2004 ... Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston For the last several years, Americans have been purchasing newhomes and existing homes in record numbers. As a result,homeownership is at an all-time high with slightly more than two outof three households now owning their own homes ....
Home Depot Demonstrations
Apr 01, 2004 ... Demonstrations will be offered by The Home Depot in their booths(238-248) at the following times: Friday, April 2, 2004 * 5 p.m.: How to Faux Paint * 7 p.m.: How to Lay Ceramic Tile Saturday, April 3, 2004 * 11 a.m.: How to Lay Ceramic Tile * Noon: ...
More than 50 percent of homes built last year had 9-foot or higher ceilings.
Apr 01, 2004; ... Asked to envision what the typical hew home of the future will belike, most home builders predict an increased focus on high-qualityand high-end amenities including maintenance-free materials andautomated systems that incorporate greater technology. One thing that builders see ...
Spring ideal time for semi-annual maintenance check
Apr 01, 2004; ... Vice President, Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston Spring is here, which means it's time for a thorough, semi-annualmaintenance check of your home. Doing a few chores now will helpensure you'll live more comfortably throughout the summer months.Investing time this ...
New home buyers look for energy efficiency
Apr 01, 2004 ... Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston Three-quarters of new home buyers today rank energy efficiency asone of their most important considerations, according to the NationalAssociation of Home Builders (NAHB). And, the Home BuildersAssociation of Greater Charleston has put ...
Remodeling lets you have it both ways
Apr 01, 2004; ... By Robert Ritenour, Immediate Past President Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston So you want a new house but dread the mere thought of "the move"?Don't fret. In this dilemma, you really can have it both ways-justremodel! Too much work, you say? Nonsense ....
Prevent Mold From Taking Hold
Apr 01, 2004; ... By Tom King, President Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston Have you ever walked into a room that has a musty or earthy odor?You probably smell mold. At times, you can see mold on the surface of walls, floors andceilings of your home, as well as on personal ...
Holy Week services scheduled
Apr 01, 2004 ... South Charleston The South Charleston Ministerial Association is sponsoring HolyWeek services each day at noon beginning Monday, April 5. During each service, an offering will be taken to support Heartand Hand. A luncheon will follow each service at 12:30 p.m. Cost willbe ...
Annual 'Fur Ball' set for April 3
Apr 01, 2004 ... Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association officials are hoping for agood turnout at the annual "Fur Ball" on Saturday, April 3. The dance begins at 7 p.m. in Coonskin Park's Hearth Room, withmusic provided by a DJ. The event will include plenty of door prizesand a silent auction ....
Racing brothers enjoy thrill: Older sibling going to national finals
Apr 01, 2004; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com Two trucks, two trailers, two different directions. Such is life when you're the parents of two boys who racemotorcycles for a hobby. Hobby? Make that a lifestyle, said Patty Melton, mother of RyanMelton, 17, and Brandon Melton, 11. Most ...
NEIGHBORS
Apr 01, 2004 ... Jennifer Elaine Cartmill, a December 2003 graduate of WestVirginia State Community and Technical College and member of PhiTheta Kappa Honorary, has been named to the All USA Academic Team forcommunity and junior colleges. Cartmill is one of 13 communitycollege graduates in West Virginia ...
Business briefs
Apr 01, 2004 ... * A bus trip to Dresden, Ohio, home of the Longaberger Basketfactory, is planned for Saturday, April 24. The cost is $65, whichincludes a free basket with every paid reservation. Also included inthe cost is transportation, continental breakfast, snacks, discountcard for 10 percent off at ...
Art auction to benefit South Charleston Child Development Center
Apr 01, 2004 ... An art auction, featuring a broad variety of original work andlimited edition prints by such divergent artists as Picasso andThomas Kinkaid, Norman Rockwell to Mark Chagall, will open forviewing at 7 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, SouthCharleston. The auction begins at ...
Touch of Life: Small Texas town teems with West Virginians
Apr 01, 2004; ... A Nest of Mountaineers! When Linda and I are out traveling to a set designation in thiscountry, we usually try to see the area surrounding it as well. Suchis the case when we travel to Crosby and the rest of the Houston areaeach winter. In the past, we have traveled to such places ...
McKinley Middle School home to five Golden Horseshoe winners
Apr 01, 2004; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com Stumped by a question on West Virginia history? Stop by McKinley Middle School in St. Albans, and chances are goodthat you'll meet a Knight or a Lady who can help you. Five McKinley Middle School students will be among 221 eighth-graders to be ...
Bulletin Board
Apr 01, 2004 ... WRITING PROJECT The Central West Virginia Writing Project isaccepting applications from Kanawha and Putnam county teachers forits 2004 Summer Invitational Summer Institute, which will be heldJune 14-July 7 at St. Albans High School. The application deadline isApril 2. For more ...
Club & Organization Activities
Apr 01, 2004 ... AMBUCS The Charleston Chapter of the American Business Club meetsfrom noon to 1 p.m. every Monday in the Holiday Inn Charleston House.This civic club, with members from all areas of business, has amission of providing scholarships for students in the therapydisciplines. For more ...
CHURCH & RELIGIOUS GROUP ACTIVITIES
Apr 01, 2004 ... MUSICAL The First Baptist Church of St. Albans, Sixth Avenue andSecond Street, will present a musical, "Like A Lamb," at 11 a.m. onPalm Sunday, April 4. The performance will include the SanctuaryChoir, drama, and music from several children's choirs, narration andcongregational singing ....
Trail club announces April schedule
Apr 01, 2004 ... The Kanawha Trail Club has released its list of scheduled hikesfor March and April. Hikers should meet at the Stonewall Station Post Office parkinglot, corner of Ohio and Randolph streets, on Charleston's West Sideto carpool to hike locations unless the schedule specifies ...
REUNION NEWS
Apr 01, 2004 ... Cannelton: Aug. 21, Fayette County Park, Beckwith. Entertainmentwill be provided by Duffy Boyd and his bluegrass band, Lost Cannon,with guest musician and former Cannelton resident Bert "Tiny" Hudsonfrom Texas. Gift drawings will take place after lunch. The groupphoto will be taken at 2 ...
Art Auction for South Charleston center offers works by local artists
Apr 01, 2004 ... An art auction, featuring a broad variety of original work andlimited edition prints by such divergent artists as Picasso andThomas Kinkaid, Norman Rockwell to Mark Chagall, will open forviewing at 7 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, SouthCharleston. The auction begins at ...
HONOR ROLLS
Apr 01, 2004 ... These Richmond Elementary School students were named to the secondnine-weeks honor roll: FIFTH LEVEL Principal's list: Caitlyn Collins, Nathan Martin, Molly Hunt,Jennifer Schoolcraft "A" honor roll: Chelsea Abbott, Jeremy Coleman, Kaitlan Hovis,Kaila Cobbs, Kaleb ...
WV State College business honorary to induct members
Apr 01, 2004 ... Six West Virginia State College students will be inducted into theZeta Beta chapter of the national business honorary Delta Mu DeltaThursday, April 1. The 8 p.m. ceremony will take place in the McGhee Suites, BanquetRoom ...
Quiz kids
Apr 01, 2004 ... The Winfield High School Academic Team won the AA West VirginiaAcademic State Quiz Tournament Championship held at West VirginiaWesleyan College in Buckhannon on March 8. Prior to downingRavenswood in the championship game, ...
Adopt a pet: Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:
Apr 01, 2004 ... Meet Bandit (ref. 8144), a 16-month-old spayed female mixed-breeddog, and Peepers (ref. 158), an 8-month-old male cat. Bandit would make an excellent pet; she is a nice dog and needs agood home. Peepers' owner turned him into the animal shelter. He istrained to use a litter box ...
W.Va. State Capitol Theater to present film festival: Documentaries to be shown April 1-4
Apr 01, 2004 ... Ten documentary digital films, distributed by Emerging Pictures,will be shown in the West Virginia State College Capitol Theater'sFull-Frame Film Festival April 1-4 in the theater at 123 Summers Stin Charleston. The festival is made possible by through involvement with theLeague ...
Powerful team
Apr 01, 2004 ... South Charleston High School won the freshman, sophomore, juniorand senior class team ...
4-H Club raises money for camp
Apr 01, 2004 ... The Meridian 4-H Club's recent fund-raising dinner was a success. Family and friends dined on chili and peanut butter sandwiches,along with a wide variety of homemade desserts. The donations added up to $162, which will be used to send twokids to 4-H camp. Tim ...
OPEC to cut production, raising fears at U.S. pumps
Apr 01, 2004; ... VIENNA, Austria - Fuel costs already are at uncomfortable levelsfor consumers, but OPEC still took a step that could push prices evenhigher by announcing Wednesday that it will cut its crude oilproduction by 4 percent. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries hopes the ...
A year after rescue, Jessica ponders survival and celebrity
Apr 01, 2004; ... Jessica Lynch is trying to work it all out. A year after the Armysupply clerk from Wirt County was wounded and held captive, andrescue made her the Iraq war's most famous soldier, Lynch continuesto grapple with questions ranging from the personal (When to entercollege? When to marry?) to ...
Vanity Fare: The changing face of cosmetic surgery; Liposuction top choice in plastic surgery
Apr 01, 2004; ... Series schedule Stories by Sandy Wells in The Charleston Gazette and SundayGazette-Mail: * Monday: Brow-lift * Tuesday: Tummy tuck * Wednesday: Breast implants * Today: Liposuction * Friday: Rhinoplasty (nose job) * Saturday: Blepharoplasty ...
'We will not turn back': 4 American civilians burned, dragged through streets; 5 GIs killed by bomb in deadliest day since January
Apr 01, 2004; ... BAGHDAD, Iraq - In perhaps the grisliest attack on Americans sinceBaghdad fell nearly a year ago, residents of the unruly town ofFallujah burned and mutilated the corpses of four American civilianswho were killed in an ambush by insurgents Wednesday. The attack came hours after ...
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Apr 01, 2004 ... Graham repays trip money "Due to the intense and distorted media reporting regarding thesetrips [to Florida, Hawaii and the Bahamas], I deem it advisable forpublic relations, although ...
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Apr 01, 2004 ... Violinist Midori with symphony Midori to ...
COMING FRIDAY
Apr 01, 2004 ... Consumer Insight is on its way The Gazette is doing some remodeling. On Friday, the Business pagewill be changed to Consumer ...
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Apr 01, 2004 ... W.Va. picks its quarter New ...
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Apr 01, 2004 ... World court rules against U.S. The world court rules that the United States violated the ...
More ethics doubts arise: Mezzatesta solicited state grant despite county's vow he would not
Apr 01, 2004; ... ericeyre@wvgazette.com House Education Chairman Jerry Mezzatesta helped secure a $70,000state Department of Education grant for Hampshire County schools lastmonth, even though Hampshire officials promised the Ethics Commissionthat Mezzatesta wouldn't seek state grants when they ...
U.S. military deaths in Iraq
Apr 01, 2004; ... As of Wednesday, 599 U.S. service members have died since thebeginning of military operations in Iraq a year ago, according to theDepartment of Defense. Of those, 408 died as a result of hostileaction and 191 died of non-hostile causes, the department said. The British military ...
Companies check on workers' health claims for fraud, abuse
Apr 01, 2004; ... Looking to bring down soaring health-care costs anywhere they can,more employers are scouring their health plans for fraud, abuse andsimple mistakes by employees or administrators. Audit programs often find that between 10 percent and 15 percentof employees had an illegible ...
State briefs
Apr 01, 2004 ... Dynamite found in trash can prompts school, home evacuations inBoone ASHFORD - One Boone County elementary school was locked down andhomes were evacuated Wednesday when a stick of dynamite was found ina roadside garbage can. State Police bomb technicians exploded the active ...
WYOMING COUNTY'S COUNCIL ON AGING: Graham reimburses agency for travel-related expenses
Apr 01, 2004; ... The executive director of the Wyoming County-based Council onAging has reimbursed the agency $10,050 for expenses related to tripsto Florida, Hawaii and the Bahamas with family members and otheremployees, according to council documents obtained Wednesday by TheAssociated Press ....
Beckley man indicted in bank robbery
Apr 01, 2004 ... A Beckley man was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury oncharges that he robbed a City National Bank in Beckley in February. Willie Lee Dumas Jr., 48, took $2,480 from the bank by ...
Bush nominee has laughable record
Apr 01, 2004; ... O KARL Rove, Karl Rove, birder thou never wert. If George W. Bushloses the election narrowly in November, put it down to the birders.You read it here first. What was Rove thinking when he allowedWilliam Haynes II to be nominated to the United States Court ofAppeals for the Fourth ...
Readers' forum
Apr 01, 2004 ... Kerry unruffled by GOP intruders Editor: Sen. John Kerry's visit to West Virginia was a great moment forthe Mountain State and a great beginning to what promises to be afierce presidential campaign. But, as usual, the Republicans decidedto show the people of West Virginia ...