The Herald-Dispatch Life RSS 2009-07-05T12:59:48-04:00 urn:uuid:31e8b9fc-1361-416f-9300-65f6fbca64fc Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported), except where noted. Area fairs keep summertime fun The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_sun+life 2009-07-05T11:48:00-04:00 <p>Carnival rides, funnel cakes, food and craft exhibits and livestock shows. Ready or not, it's time for the blue ribbon event of every summer -- county fairs. Check out our look at upcoming events.</p> Scott Depot home decorated with patriotic theme JEAN MCCLELLAND http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life_homes/2009+0705_homes 2009-07-04T23:30:43-04:00 <p>SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. -- It doesn't have to be July 4 for Toby Gilkerson's friends and family to enjoy the red, white and blue.</p> Art and Craft alive and well in American design The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life_homes/2009+0614_newcraftsman 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>At this spring's Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York, technological marvels were everywhere. "Green" appliances; high tech kitchens; clever ways to integrate, hide or otherwise disguise the working components of our homes. </p> Thrill-loving mom gives no sympathy to fearful daughter The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_abby 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>DEAR ABBY: I'm a 15-year-old girl, and I have always had a fear of heights. But my mother and sister love thrill rides. As a result, we often go to theme parks. When we do, I'll usually go on a couple of the "kiddie rides," which is what Mom calls "mild" rides. Mom and my sister try to drag me on the roller coasters, but I always say no. </p> Jean McClelland: Davy Crockett a reminder of childhood hero The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_collectors 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>&quot;Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier&quot; came to the big screen in 1955 after enjoying a wildly popular television series. Along with the movie was the song, &quot;Ballad of Davy Crockett,&quot; which landed on the Hit Parade.</p> Pageants The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_pageants 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>BARBOURSVILLE FALL FEST QUEEN AND TEEN PAGEANT </p> Campgrounds, RV parks spend green to go 'green' JAMES PRICHARD http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_BC-Travel-Trend-GreenCam+0 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>HOPKINS TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- There's a lot about Clay's Park Resort that appeals to Janet Durtschi, including its ongoing effort to get "greener." </p> Don McMillian: Local home built with unique design The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_don+house 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>This extraordinary Regency Modern Ensign home is located in the historic Saint Cloud district of Central City.</p> People talk The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_ptalk 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>Bashful Babes -- June 26: Marge McInerney, Fannie Rowsey and Bettye Dunfee. </p> Reunions The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/2009+0705_reunions 2009-07-05T00:00:00-04:00 <p>HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL: The Huntington High School Class of 1999 is having its 10th high school reunion on Saturday, July 11, with an optional re-meet and greet on Friday, July 10. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. To pay in advance, visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hhsreunionclassof99">www.myspace.com/hhsreunionclassof99</a> or mail check to Anna Lewis at 171 2nd St., Huntington, WV 25705. </p> The Carey Brothers: Radiant Leaks The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life_homes/2009+0705_careyqanda 2009-07-04T23:30:43-04:00 <p>QUESTION: The radiant heating system in my Eichler home began to leak. A plumber added a chemical to the system which stopped the leak temporarily, but now it is back. What can I do, and is there an alternative? Rudy.</p>