Saturday's Community News: Brenda Lucas

SECURE: Betcha you can feel secure with the new director of security at the Cabell County Courthouse. C.A. Adams, who has 30 years' experience in law enforcement, takes over the position, as the current director, Frank Simpson, retires Thursday, Oct. 30. His assistant is Ed Haun, a current member of the security force.

BLESSING: All those knowing Effie Adkins of Bowen Creek Road have been blessed with another year of her life. This great friend, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was treated to a cookout followed by cake and ice cream on Oct. 4 at her home for her 90th birthday. If there were only enough time and space, I could write an entire book of the things this Christian lady has endured but never gave up to remain the blessing she continues to be today.

MILITARY: Army National Guard Pvt. Brandon L. Sigman graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. The private, son of Robert Sigman of Bidwell, Ohio, graduated in 1993 from River Valley High in Cheshire, Ohio.

AGAIN: How enjoyable it was to spend an hour or two with two of the finest friends anyone could ever ask for -- Eva Mae Spears and her daughter, Lou. It had been a long time since I visited with Eva Mae, and it reminded me once again of yesteryear when we vacationed and did many things together. Both have been true blessings and a part of my family since we became friends in the lat '60s when we began attending Roach Baptist Church near Salt Rock.

JUST BORN: Two arrivals entered the world on Sept. 22 -- Savannah Grace Fizer, a 7-pound, 13-ounce bundle of girl, is the daughter of Brandon and Lori Fizer, and Anna Reece Phillips, a heavyweight at 9 pounds and 2 ounces, is the daughter of Josh and Traci Phillips. Savannah was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Mickey and Roxanne Fizer. She also has a big sister, Maddy. Great-grandparents are Billy Jack and Libby Drown. Anna is the granddaughter of Steve and Fran Phillips.

COMING: P. Buckley Moss is coming ... to Russell, Ky. She signs prints of her new painting "Bennetts Mill" from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Designer Art & Framing, 1580 Diederich Blvd. Prints cost $125. Call 606-833-2962.

WINNER: Opie Edwards needs more than a round of applause. At age 72, he defeated participants in all age groups during the 5K race walk at the Milton Pumpkin Park. Keep up the good work, Opie.

NOODLES: Tie a string around your finger as a reminder that Hospice of Huntington of Wayne County hosts a spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Wayne High School, 100 Pioneer Road. Donation is $5. Tickets are available at Blatt's Greenhouse & Garden Center, Cathie's Hair Care & Tanning and Wayne County Propane.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Skylar Reizman, Grey Maynard, Molly Hatcher, Sharon Watson with the distribution department of The Herald-Dispatch, Kraig Hunter, Jackie Ballard, Mike Giles, Michelle Heiner, Fia Bailey, Jordan Vickers, Matt Anderson, Janie Prince, Susan Kelly, Debbie Adkins, Corey Sweeney and Brandon Bledsoe. Also wishes to Sharon Bailey, office nurse for Dr. Bruce Martin for 40-plus years, and Susan Forto, whose last one with that last name.

TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES: Rob and Becky Millne (2000), Paul and Tammi Ward, Terry and Diana Gibson Bishop (1980), Grady and Debbie Starkey. It's number 40 for Charles F. Duling II and wife, Nettie-Lou Duling.

SUNDAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Margaret Perry, Jessie Hayes, Coby Roland, Troy Varney, Brooke Neal, Cody Rohrig, Pat Thacker, Terry Turner, Patrick Mulcay, Trevor Wilson, Chase Ashworth, Bonnie Atkisson and Ray Holton.

SUNDAY'S ANNIVERSARY: Bill and Jane McDermott.

CHUCKLE: Young Jimmy was having a snack after school with his Gran. "Would you like another cookie?" she asked. "Yes, please," replied Jimmy. "What good manners you have," said his Gran. "I do like to hear young people say 'please' and 'thank you.' Jimmy replied, "I'll say them both if I can have a big piece of that cake."

Send items to Brenda Lucas, in care of The Herald-Dispatch, P.O. Box 2017, Huntington, WV 25720; fax to 304-526-2857; or e-mail to bklucas53@aol.com.