Saturday's Community News: Brenda Lucas

CANDLEWICKS: Traditions continue ... during this month's meeting of the James River CEOS Club. "What is Candlewicking" is instructed by Donna Rodvelt at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at her home. Those attending also plan to discuss the club's Christmas dinner. Call 304-562-2799.

PREACH IT: Allow me to do a bit of preaching today -- Evangelist Billy Graham turns 91 today. What a blessing this evangelist has been to many, many individuals through the years. Here's hoping this fine man of God enjoys this special day as he has helped to make others' special.

29: That's the actual age for the spaghetti dinner sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Parish School PTO. In fact, it's such a well-received tradition that more than 3,000 plates were served last year. This year's 29th annual event is from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the school, 535 Norway Ave. Tickets are $8 and $5 children age 12 and younger. Take-out orders are available. A bake sale, raffle items and book fair are also conducted. Susan Subik is chair and PTO vice president. Call 304-523-2861.

FAIR: Sunrise Church of the Nazarene of South Point, Ohio, sponsors a free health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Free medical screenings are provided by St. Mary's Medical Center. Children's fingerprinting is by Lawrence County Sheriff's Department and other agencies provide information on child and senior adult services. Door prizes and refreshments are also available. Call 740-867-4610.

MILITARY: Ryan B. Gearheart graduated from Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. The cadet, a student at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., is son of Kathy S. Gearheart of Ashland, Ky.

FUNDRAISER: Wayne County Advisory Board for Hospice of Huntington/Wayne County sponsors a country crafts and bean dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Wayne High School. Tickets are $5 and $2.50 children age 6 and younger. Take-outs available. Call 304-272-3500.

MISS: Barbara Smithers mailed this note: "I read your column every day and look forward to seeing it in the paper. I enjoy the chuckles, in fact, it is the first thing I read in the paper every morning and really miss it on Fridays." Thanks Barbara, your readership and contributions to the columns are appreciated.

SPEAKER: Cabell County Democratic Woman's Club's monthly luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Guyan Country Club. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., speaks. Tickets are $12.50. Call 304-736-5448 or 304-736-7139.

SANDWICHES: Ummm, ummm, good -- that's my memory of the subs prepared by Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The annual sub-sandwich sale, featuring ham, salami, cheeses, lettuce, tomato and onion or tuna salad, lettuce and tomato, is Thursday, Nov. 12; however, orders are due Monday, Nov. 9. The cost is $4. Orders may be picked up at St. Joseph's Church Parish Hall between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Proceeds help fund scholarships for St. Joseph Central High and Grade School and Our Lady of Fatima Grade School. Call Susan Garton, 304-544-3582 or 304-525-1116.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Ruth McCloud, Jeannie Adams, Shirley Taylor, Cameron Jackson, Pam Artrip, Chris Scarberry, Chuck McCreery, Stephanie Meadows, Priscilla Lynn Byrd and Elaine Clay Tiller. Leon Tyler Ellis struts his stuff at 17; Mark Esslinger, who could be known as the "library man," becomes another year older.

TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES: Orbura and Vernice Meadows celebrate 62 years of marriage, Bob and Mary Ann Dawson (1953), Stephen and Beth Wallace.

SUNDAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Dylan Patrick, Zach Sizemore, Christian Large is four pennies, Maggie Stamper, Tara Nicole Fletcher begins the 20s range, Lisa LaPointe is 22, Mike Douglas, Josh Rutherford, Erik Merlino, Adam Adkins, Andrew Adkins, Ira Adkins, Mandy Lou Adkins and Chelsae Holley. Lakken Easterling turns 7.

SUNDAY'S ANNIVERSARIES: Sara and Eddie Covington, Joey and Val Johnson, Skeeter and Sharlee Henry.

CHUCKLE: The new bride spent two hours preparing her first breakfast. She sat at the table, eagerly watching her husband slowly savor each forkful. "How was it, honey?" she asked when he finished. "Well," he began thoughtfully, wiping his lips, "you probably could have beaten the eggshells a little longer. But on the whole, it was a good start."

Send items to Brenda Lucas, P.O. Box 596, Ona, WV 25545; fax to 304-526-2857; or e-mail to bklucas53@aol.com.