RETIREMENT: Congratulations to Jo Andrea ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œAndyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Watson who begins her retirement today after working for 46 years at St. MaryÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Medical Center as an RN, an MSN and as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. A 1976 graduate of Barboursville High School, she received her RN from St. MaryÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s School of Nursing, her BSN from West Virginia University, and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University. For several years, she has been the Director of Organizational Development and Learning and a critical care educator at St. MaryÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Medical Center. In retirement, Watson plans to travel, to spend time with family and friends, and to volunteer teaching life support classes. Andy and her husband, Bill, live in Barboursville. They are the proud parents of two sons and daughters-in-law, Drew and Kim of Seattle, Washington, and Corey and Molly of Barboursville, and two grandsons, Madden and Brody. Andy is the daughter of Dick and Joyce Spencer of Barboursville.
EXHIBIT: When you are in downtown Huntington during the month of May, take time to enjoy the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWatercolor MusingÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ art exhibit that is hanging in the Third Avenue Art Gallery at 733 3rd Ave., Huntington. The exhibit showcases various artistic expressions including fiber arts and quilting. This venue often features local artists and their unique creations that provide a platform for intricate quilts that resemble watercolor paintings, a signature style of Sandra Charles Wiehe. She is a Huntington resident known for her beautiful and intricate quilts which often reflect themes of nature, water, and personal expression. Her purpose is to evoke emotion through color and texture and to make her quilts not just functional pieces but works of art. For specific details about the art show, visit the official website or call 304-522-1112.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The Barboursville Lions Club is awarding scholarships to three graduating students at Cabell Midland High School. Some of the requirements to be eligible to receive the scholarships are to have a minimum 2.5 GPA; to begin post- secondary studies at an accredited in-state college, university, or trade school; and to be a graduating senior at Cabell Midland High School. The recipients for 2025 are Jaren Bailey, the John T. Fife scholarship; Chloe Heck, the Willis Hertig and Claude Thornburg scholarship; and Lily Thompson, the Roger A. Hesson scholarship. The students will be recognized at the CMHS student awards ceremony on Monday, May 5, 2025.
REUNION: Plans have been made for the July 2025 Fairland High School class reunion. The Friday night ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œMeet and GreetÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ on July 25 will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the school. There is no charge for this. Ones who attend are encouraged to enjoy their time with other graduates of Fairland High School. Saturday night, July 26, will be set aside so that each class can plan its own event. Members of classes of 1969 and 1970 are planning to meet from 6-9 p.m. at Fat PattyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s in Huntington. There will be no admission fee. Each person will be responsible for the cost of the meal/drink that he chooses to purchase. On Sunday, July 27, a B&B Riverboat Dinner Cruise is being offered at $60 per person. Cost of cruise should be sent to Cathy Lawson, 58 Township Road 1309, Proctorville, Ohio 45669 by June 30.
MEETING: The WomanÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Club of Huntington will have a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, May 7, at noon at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, 519 5th Ave., Huntington. The club will celebrate the Kentucky Derby by wearing typical Derby attire, including hats. The program will include a memorial service for members who passed away during the last year, and ChicoÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s will present a style show. Members will enjoy a turkey wrap, broccoli salad, and a strawberry parfait for lunch. Call Mary Madsen at 304-617-1816 for more information.
YEAR END: The Westmoreland WomanÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Club will have its end-of-year celebratory meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the club house, 2862 Bradley Road, Huntington, behind the former Camden Road United Bank. The hostess committee will be the members of the executive board, which is co-chaired by Beverly Beldon, president, and Marlene Thacker, vice-president. Joyce Clark will offer the devotion and Sara May will lead the pledge to the flag. Committee chairs will present their year-end reports. For more information, call Beverly Beldon at 304-429-2108
BIRTHDAYS: Happy birthday this week to Andrew Adkins, Becky Chenoweth, Sarah Howard, Donna Thomas, Jason Lingenfelter, Vikki Savage, Dale Poynter, John Muncey, Scott Niece, Destiny Harless, Dennie Cremeans, Chris Gress, Greg Perry, Edward Sparks, Mary Dalynn Kelley, Vickie Hill, Raneigh Watts, Greg Niece, Kelly OÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™Neil, Ronald Stewart, Drew Oldham, Aaron Littman, Debbie Sommerville Sheils and Rod Moehling.
WISHES: Special birthday wishes to Sophia Veasey who blew out 9 candles Monday; to Brynlee Barrett who was 10 years old Tuesday; to Joe Kirk who celebrated his 71st birthday Tuesday; to Kimberlea Byrd Poston whose 54th birthday was Tuesday; to Ricky Allen Byrd who celebrated his 72nd birthday Tuesday; and to Leonidas ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œLeoÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Ashford who blew out 3 candles Wednesday.
ANNIVERSARIES: Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this week are Scott and Mindy Webber, JP and Kelly Hockenberry, and Leland and Kim Steele.
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