Charleston Gazette back issues from June 2007:
Saturday's Rainbow Run to benefit Covenant House: 'Proceeds go to AIDS resource program
Jun 01, 2007; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The West Virginia Rainbow Run, consisting of a 5K race/run and aconcurrent one-mile walk, is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, indowntown Charleston. Proceeds from the run and walk will benefit the Covenant House'sAIDS Residential and Resource ...
St. John's UMC in Rand to observe 95th anniversary Sunday: Activities include two special services and a dinner
Jun 01, 2007; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The past year has been one of the most hectic for a Rand churchreadying for a milestone anniversary this weekend. So far in 2007, the members of St. John's United Methodist Churchhave undertaken a massive renovation program. Renovations ...
Community events
Jun 01, 2007 ... MAMMOTH REUNION The seventh annual Mammoth Reunion is scheduled for 10 a.m. todusk Monday, May 28, in the Riverside Pavilion Shelter at CoonskinPark in Charleston. Bring your lunch. For more details, call 595-5335 or 965-3035. FAIR SHAKE NETWORK The Fair Shake ...
C&O Motors bringing 'Race of Champions' to area speedway
Jun 01, 2007; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. will throw the green flag at theC&O Motors Race of Champions Saturday, June 16 at the Ona Speedwaynear Barboursville. NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers scheduled to race that day include KennyWallace, Martin Truex Jr., ...
Motorcycle show to benefit HospiceCare
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry is hosting its secondannual bike show on Saturday, June 2. The motorcycle show will benefit HospiceCare and will start withbike registration at 10 a.m. at Faith Christian Fellowship on W.Va.62 North between Eleanor and Buffalo. "We are ...
Kanawha County Schools 2007-2008 Calendar
Jun 01, 2007 ... The following is the updated Kanawha County Schools calendar forthe remainder of 2007 through 2008: August: Wednesday, Aug. 22: School-based Continuing Education - nostudents Thursday, Aug. 23: School-based Continuing Education - no students Friday, Aug. 24: ...
Summer swimming pool schedule listed
Jun 01, 2007 ... Listed below are the summer hours and dates of the swimming poolsoperated by the City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department. Call the individual pool site for further information. Cato Park, 348-6488: Open from noon to 6 p.m. through Thursday, June 7, and from ...
Adult summer reading club begins Tuesday
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Kanawha County Public Library system's summer library club foradults, the Britton Summer Reading Club, will take place fromTuesday, May 29 through Friday, Aug. 31. This summer's theme is "How I Spent My Summer Vacation." Participants must check out and read six library ...
Saturday set for benefit yard sales
Jun 01, 2007; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 Ardent yard sale patrons can shop ('til dropping is optional) thisSaturday at several venues from MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha Citystraight through, for several miles, along W.Va. 61 into FayetteCounty. The following public yard sales and ...
Charleston Catholic soccer coach pens book on leadership
Jun 01, 2007; ... tonyp@cnpapers.com 348-3022 Leaders are made, not born. That's what Greg Kozera believes and it's why he recently wrote abook, "Learned Leadership," that offers stories and lessons for howpeople from all walks of life can become skilled leaders. On Saturday, May 19, ...
Touch of Life: Some Coal boaters lack courtesy for riverside residents
Jun 01, 2007; ... Warm weather has arrived. I know because the boat traffic hasbegun in earnest on Coal River. The water skiers are out and even theyoungest of the young are wading or swimming in the waters. The lasttwo weekends we have seen midsummer boat traffic on the waters of theCoal. I'm a little ...
Pre-school achievers
Jun 01, 2007; ... Marmet First Baptist Church Pre-School held their graduationceremony on May 24 at the church. Graduating were (left to right)(front row) James R ....
BULLETIN BOARD
Jun 01, 2007 ... RAND CENTER FUNDRAISER The Rand Community Center, on Church Drive in Rand, will be havingtheir monthly fundraising hot dog/barbecue/hot bologna sale onSaturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Assorted pastries anddrinks also will be available. The community center's thrift ...
READERS FORUM: Helmet safety ignored in motorcycle club article
Jun 01, 2007 ... I feel it necessary to respond to your piece in Metro Kanawha onMay 16 regarding the motorcyclists. They say they teach safety in riding motorcycles, yet not amention of helmets. Not only were helmets not mentioned, not a helmetwas shown in any of the pictures. Riders were ...
READERS FORUM: Author thankful for Metro coverage
Jun 01, 2007 ... My book signing [at the Charleston main library] on Saturday, May19, was great - primarily as a result of your three articles in thepaper on my behalf. I can't find adequate words to thank you, because they simplydon't exist. You are wonderful, and your writing is super ....
'Live on the Levee' lineup
Jun 01, 2007 ... The following bands and individuals are scheduled to perform onFriday evenings this spring and summer at Haddad Riverfront Park inCharleston, as part of "Live on the Levee." The free concerts get underway at 6:30 p.m. June 1: Lost Cause June 8: Lineman Rodeo, John ...
Those Were The days: Politics at the pumps and the price of gasoline
Jun 01, 2007; ... I think I might have mentioned in articles of the past my like ofmy music, my tales of Boone County, my young days on Cabin Creek andthe place where I was born. I may get on another topic, such as politics. Right now the costof gasoline is a worry for most. Who the next ...
Club & Organization Activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL The next meeting of the West Virginia Statewide Independent LivingCouncil will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, in thelarge conference room of the F. Ray Power Building at the WestVirginia Rehabilitation Center in Institute. All sessions ...
Church & Religious Group Activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... FELLOWSHIP DINNER St. John's United Methodist Church, 5318 Church Drive in Rand,hosts a fellowship dinner on the last Thursday of each month in thechurch fellowship hall. There will be no dinner May 30; the nextdinner will be on Thursday, June 28. For additional information, ...
Support Groups
Jun 01, 2007 ... PROBLEM EATERS Problem Eaters Anonymous, a 12-step solution based on the text ofAlcoholics Anonymous, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays in the NitroBaptist Church and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 1601 Virginia St.East in Charleston. There are no dues or fees. For directions or ...
Big buck baggers sought for celebration
Jun 01, 2007 ... The West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the West VirginiaDivision of Natural Resources are seeking hunters who own trophywhite-tailed bucks that were legally taken in West Virginia witheither bow or gun and have a Pope and Young or Boone and Crockett netscore of 150 or greater ....
Stonewall Jackson principal wants to bring back science fairs to other Kanawha schools
Jun 01, 2007; ... tonyp@cnpapers.com 348-3022 Last week, seventh-grade students at Stonewall Jackson MiddleSchool were getting excited about science. Specifically, they were expressing their excitement at the resultsof the school's science fair. Despite teachers' entreaties to thestudents to ...
Donations to Yeager program increase
Jun 01, 2007 ... Marshall University's Society of Yeager Scholars program, spurredin part by a reconnection with original donors, showed an 80 percentincrease in private donations in 2006, Bob Galardi, director of majorgifts, said earlier this month. "In 2006, we established 'The Founder's Club,' ...
Adopt a pet: Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:
Jun 01, 2007 ... Meet Daisy (ref. 2131), a 2-year-old, spayed, female, mixed-breeddog, and Rain (ref. 469), a 7-week-old, female kitten. Daisy is a nice dog. She is housebroken and gets along well withother animals and with children. Rain is a cute kitten looking for aloving home. Daisy and ...
Lewisburg Lions to host antique show, sale
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Lewisburg Lions Club will sponsor its 28th annual antique showand sale at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Fairlea June 8through June 10. Antique dealers from West Virginia and several other states willexhibit and sell a wide assortment of quality antiques ...
BAIT MAN: Outdoors supplier takes bite out of bait business
Jun 01, 2007; ... bsaunders@cnpapers.com 348-1738 It's late May, the bass are off their beds, and the bait store atthe Beech Fork Lake Marina is out of minnows. Is this serious? You bet your bass it is. If you're a fishermanwho uses live bait, this is race-car-in-the-red-zone ...
Pinch man publishes book on leadership
Jun 01, 2007; ... tonyp@cnpapers.com 348-3022 Leaders are made, not born. That's what Greg Kozera believes and it's why he recently wrote abook, "Learned Leadership," that offers stories and lessons for howpeople from all walks of life can become skilled leaders. On Saturday, May 19, ...
BULLETIN BOARD
Jun 01, 2007 ... LIONS YARD SALE The Clendenin Lions Club will have a yard saleJune 2, starting at 9 a.m., at Connie Samples' home in downtownClendenin. Donations are welcome. For more information, call 548-4389. FAIR SHAKE NETWORK The Fair Shake Network, a grass roots advocacygroup for people ...
READERS FORUM: Author appreciates Metro coverage
Jun 01, 2007 ... My book signing [at the Charleston main library] on Saturday, May19, was great - primarily as a result of your three articles in thepaper on my behalf. I can't find adequate words to thank you, because they simplydon't exist. You are wonderful, and your writing is super ....
Charleston artist among fellowship award recipients
Jun 01, 2007 ... The West Virginia Commission on the Arts of the West VirginiaDivision of Culture and History has awarded $28,000 to a group ofMountain State artists who were selected as recipients of the 2007West Virginia Artist Fellowship Grant Awards. Eight Artist Fellowship Awards of $3,500 ...
Rainbow Run to benefit Covenant House AIDS program on Saturday
Jun 01, 2007; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The West Virginia Rainbow Run, consisting of a 5K race/run and aconcurrent one-mile walk, is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, indowntown Charleston. Proceeds from the run and walk will benefit the Covenant House'sAIDS Residential and Resource ...
Church Activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... GOSPEL SING There will be an outdoor Gospel sing featuring theDoug Humphrey Family, Justified, Believers Quartet and Faith 2 Grace,Saturday, June 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kelly's Creek Community Churchon Kelly's Creek Road, Sissonville. There will also be a bean dinnerwith all the fixin's ....
Kanawha County Public Library names new director
Jun 01, 2007 ... Alan Engelbert has been named the new director of the KanawhaCounty Public Library system, according to Mike Albert, president ofthe KCPL Board of Directors. Current director Linda G. Wright, who has held the position for 22years, will retire effective July 20 and relocate to Mt ....
Area students graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan College
Jun 01, 2007 ... Area residents graduated in May from West Virginia WesleyanCollege, announced Larry Parsons, interim dean of the college. Brittany Baird of Charleston graduated cum laude with a bachelorof science degree in biology. Baird is a graduate of CharlestonCatholic High School. Mark ...
Kanawha Trail Club announces upcoming hikes
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Kanawha Trail Club has scheduled the following hikes andancillary events through the end of June: Saturday, June 2, 6:30 a.m.: National Trails Day Hike/GreenbrierRail Trail Approximately 10 miles of level walking. Dinner afterward at Food'N' Friends. Leader: ...
Honor Rolls
Jun 01, 2007 ... The following students at Bonham Elementary School were named tothe honor roll for the third nine weeks of the 2006-2007 school year. Mrs. Summerfield's First Grade Class Good Citizenship Kiaira Canterbury, Angela Fields, Dylan Flint, Haylie Haynes,Jamie Kingrey, Kelsey ...
Reunion News
Jun 01, 2007 ... ABSTON/CROWDER/ALLEN FAMILY Covered-dish dinner reunion, 11 a.m.,Saturday, Aug. 11, Maple Hill Baptist Church Activity Building. VinceAbston, 925-3783; Paul Abston, 965-0205 BURNWELL Saturday, Aug. 11, Morton Pier, Paint Creek Road. NancyCampbell, 595-2229; Ruth (Marshall) Bass, ...
Club & Organization Activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... CLENDENIN LIONS CLUB Anyone who would like to become a Lion isinvited to come to a meeting on June 5 or June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at theClendenin Rec Center. INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL The next meeting of the West VirginiaStatewide Independent Living Council will be held from 9 a.m. to ...
Libraries announce June schedule of activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... Below is a list of activities scheduled during June at the MainLibrary in Charleston and at Clendenin, Elk Valley and Sissonvillebranch libraries. All programs are free unless otherwise noted. All Four Locations Summer Reading Clubs for All Ages Kanawha County Public ...
WVSCTC offers public workshops during June
Jun 01, 2007 ... West Virginia State Community and Technical College in Institutewill conduct the following public workshops geared toward careerenhancement and development: Heavy Equipment Operator Program The program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledgeand skills needed to ...
Lewisburg Lions to host 28th annual antique show, sale
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Lewisburg Lions Club will sponsor its 28th annual antique showand sale at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Fairlea June 8through June 10. Antique dealers from West Virginia and several other states willexhibit and sell a wide assortment of quality antiques ...
Those Were The Days: Politics and the price of gasoline
Jun 01, 2007; ... I think I might have mentioned in articles of the past my like ofmy music, my tales of Boone County, my young days on Cabin Creek andthe place where I was born. I may get on another topic, such as politics. Right now the costof gasoline is a worry for most. Who the next ...
WVU to host New Student Orientation sessions
Jun 01, 2007 ... West Virginia University will host hundreds of incoming studentsand their families during several New Student Orientation sessions inJune. The sessions will introduce the students to academic programs, keyfaculty and staff members and student support services in an effortto ...
City Parks and Recreation Department to supply slew of summer diversions
Jun 01, 2007; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department will offera variety of summertime activities for the community this year. The Kanawha City Community Center on Venable Avenue will provideswim lessons for all ages, as well as an art camp, ...
SNAP: Adult special needs students find fulfillment at St. Andrew church
Jun 01, 2007; ... The mood is upbeat, and the friendly banter is rapid-fire in theSNAP Shop. Located on a lower level of St. Andrew United Methodist Church inSt. Albans, the SNAP Shop showcases the work of students in theSpecial Needs Adult Program at the church. The industrious students have ...
Rainbow Run to benefit: AIDS program
Jun 01, 2007; ... cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The West Virginia Rainbow Run, consisting of a 5K race/run and aconcurrent one-mile walk, is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, indowntown Charleston. Proceeds from the run and walk will benefit the Covenant House'sAIDS Residential and Resource ...
Get the ball rolling
Jun 01, 2007; ... Sixteen-month-old Owen Henthorn of Kanawha City was too little toride a bike in the Appalachian Reading Center's Rally To Read ...
NEIGHBORS
Jun 01, 2007 ... Brigitte Morris, daughter of David and Alana Morris of SouthCharleston, was named Miss Timber & Wood Teen on April 1. She wasalso named Miss Congeniality and was given the Spirit Award. Sheattended the Timber & Wood Product Show on May 11-12 and willrepresent that organization in the ...
Five chosen as W.Va. team for D.C. disability-issues program
Jun 01, 2007 ... A team from West Virginia was one of the 20 teams selected toparticipate in Easter Seals Project ACTION's sixth annual MobilityPlanning Services Institute May 14 to May 17 in Bethesda, Md. Jeb Corey of C&H Taxi in Charleston, Debbie Smith from Perdidos inBeckley, Cathy Hutchinson ...
WVSCTC offers workshops
Jun 01, 2007 ... West Virginia State Community and Technical College in Institutewill conduct the following public workshops geared toward careerenhancement and development: On-Line Medical Transcription This is a fast-paced, interesting career that allows you tocontrol your work hours and ...
Step Up to Better Health graduates honored at Hansford center
Jun 01, 2007; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 The certificate reads, in part, "For amazing inspiration ..." It was presented to Ramon Smith of Nitro, who graduated recentlyfrom the Step Up to Better Health program, sponsored by AARP and theHansford Senior Center in St. Albans. Step ...
Group camping available at parks
Jun 01, 2007 ... Cabwaylingo State Forest, Panther State Forest and Tomlinson RunState Park are taking reservations for large group camping. These group camps offer facilities for church retreats, 4-Houtings, civic meetings and ...
'Singing Celebrations' delivers joy
Jun 01, 2007; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 Bud Anderson knows how to turn that frown upside down. Anderson has been bringing smiles to people's faces for a year-and-a-half as the owner of Singing Celebrations, a South Charleston-based company that delivers singing telegrams and ...
Big buck baggers sought for September state celebration
Jun 01, 2007 ... The West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the West VirginiaDivision of Natural Resources are seeking hunters who own trophywhite-tailed bucks that were legally taken in West Virginia witheither bow or gun and have a Pope and Young or Boone and Crockett netscore of 150 or greater ....
Charleston Catholic soccer coach pens book on leadership
Jun 01, 2007; ... tonyp@cnpapers.com 348-3022 Leaders are made, not born. That's what Greg Kozera believes and it's why he recently wrote abook, "Learned Leadership," that offers stories and lessons for howpeople from all walks of life can become skilled leaders. On Saturday, May 19, ...
'Live on the Levee' lineup
Jun 01, 2007 ... The following bands and individuals are scheduled to perform onFriday evenings this spring and summer at Haddad Riverfront Park inCharleston, as part of "Live on the Levee." The free concerts get underway at 6:30 p.m. June 1: Lost Cause June 8: Lineman Rodeo, John ...
BULLETIN BOARD
Jun 01, 2007 ... SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL Sunshine preschool at First Church United Methodist in Dunbar isaccepting applications for the fall 2007 school year. Classes for 3-and 4-year-olds meet from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday. Formore information, call Cindy Dawson, 768-3081, Nancy Campbell, ...
Shop from your car window at the 'Cruz-Thru' in Nitro: Operation similar to ones in the Outer Banks
Jun 01, 2007; ... bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 At this drive-through, you really do drive through. Unlike buying merchandise at a drive-by window, at the Cruz-Thruconvenience store at 2110 First Ave. in Nitro, customers actuallydrive their vehicles inside the store, where Cruz-Thru owner ...
Race for the Cure
Jun 01, 2007 ... Clayton Abner, 10, walks in memory of his late mother, Kim Abner,in the recent Susan G. Komen Race ...
Ford competition
Jun 01, 2007 ... The Ford AAA Auto Skills state competition was held May 16 inMorgantown. Ben Franklin Career Center tied for first place, with thetie breaking point going to the school with the highest score on thewritten test. Ben Franklin missed it by one point and came in ...
Club & Organization Activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... CROSS LANES LIONS The Cross Lanes Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first andthird Tuesday of each month in the Tyler Mountain YMCA. For moreinformation, contact Lion John Taylor, 776-6967 or pfjgt@hotmail.com. INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL The next meeting of the West ...
Adopt a pet: Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:
Jun 01, 2007 ... Meet Daisy (ref. 2131), a 2-year-old, spayed, female, mixed-breeddog, and Rain (ref. 469), a 7-week-old, female kitten. Daisy is a nice dog. She is housebroken and gets along well withother animals and with children. Rain is a cute kitten looking for aloving home. Daisy and ...
Church & Religious Group Activities
Jun 01, 2007 ... CREATION GROUP The Biblically based Kanawha Creation Science Group will meet at 7p.m. Thursday, June 7 in the Greater Things Fellowship Church onHighland Avenue in South Charleston. Members should arrive at 6 p.m.for a business meeting. For more information: ...
Virginia Tech dean's list announced
Jun 01, 2007 ... The following area students enrolled at Virginia Tech were namedto the dean's list for the fall 2006 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must attempt at least 12credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade pointaverage (on a 4.0 scale) during the ...
Graduations scheduled for Putnam
Jun 01, 2007; ... syoung@cnpapers.com 348-4806 Approximately 600 high school seniors in Putnam County will havereceived their diplomas by the time all the ceremonies are completedin early June. Buffalo High Buffalo High School seniors will attend ceremonies at Kathy MatteaAuditorium ...