DOUBLE DELIGHT: On May 3, former Pea Ridge residents Bill and Jeanne Fletcher celebrated their 65th anniversary at Lake Mary, Fla., while they attended the wedding of their grandson, Andrew Messier to Holly French. The Fletchers were married on May 3, 1943, in Jacksonville, Fla., and are honored that Andrew and Holly chose that date for their wedding.
Bill and Jeanne's four daughters and sons-in-law attended the celebration: Pam and John Bone, Jill and Chuck Messier, Sue and Brad Morgan, and Vicki and Dennis Sweeney. Grandchildren Adam and Marissa Messier, and Dennis and Ellen Sweeney also joined the double celebration. The Fletchers' address is 7300 Dearwester Dr., Apt. 345, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236, for those who would like to send them their best wishes.
GRADUATED: Congratulations to three Cabell Midland High School graduates -- Aaron Lambert, Matt Pittman and Drew Watson, who graduated from Marshall University last weekend. Aaron and Matt graduated from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine with Doctor of Medicine degrees.
Aaron, the son of Steve and Vicki Lambert, grandson of Jean Erskine, and husband of Elyse, will complete his residency in family practice at Marshall University in Huntington. Matt, the son of Larry and Linda Pittman, will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to complete his residency in anesthesiology. My grandson, Drew Watson, graduated from Marshall University's College of Liberal Arts with bachelor of arts degrees in political science and psychology. Drew is the son of Bill and Andy Watson and the grandson of Glen and Dorcas Watson and Dick Spencer.
ALL-CLASS REUNION: See lots of your former classmates at the Barboursville High School all-class reunion tonight and tomorrow. A casual social will be at 7 p.m. this evening at Stat's Sports Bar, and the reunion will begin at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the amphitheater in Barboursville Community Park. Entertainment will be provided by country music performers Todd Thornburg and Rick Huckaby and food vendors will be available. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
FREE SCREENING: A free health screening will be from 9 a.m. until noon tomorrow at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 East Pea Ridge Road (across Rt. 60 from K-Mart). St. Mary's Medical Center is sponsoring the event.
BOOK CLUB: The Marshall University College of Liberal Arts, in conjunction with the Cabell County Library, sponsors a book club meeting, The Third Saturday Book Club, from September through June. The May meeting will be from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow at the main library on 9th Street. The discussion of "True Notebooks: A Writer's Year at Juvenile Hall," by Mark Salzman will be led by Dr. George Davis, assistant professor in the Political Science Department of Marshall University. Direct questions to Gina Kates, 304-696-2350, or e-mail gina.kates@marshall.edu.
ON THE EDGE: Arts Resources for the Tri-State presents a cabaret, "A Woman on the Edge," tonight and tomorrow starring Beth McVey and Bruce Rous at the Renaissance Arts Center, 900 8th St., Huntington. The cabaret will begin at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cost per person is $25. Call 304-733-2787 for reservations.
SPRING RECITAL: The Premiere Dance Studio's spring recital will be held this weekend at the Jean C. Stephenson Auditorium at Huntington City Hall. Tickets may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m. Call 304-523-5152 or check the Web site, premieredancestudio@yahoocom for more information.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Happy birthday this week to Nate Cobb, Jim Myers, Winona Holbrook, Alane Thomas, Vickie Black, Bernice Hesson, Ann Reed, Delberta Riffe, Laura Anderson, Emmett Morrison, Al Hendley, Beth Walker Perry, Fred Mader, Sadie Seale, Erma Brown, Samuel Wallace, Alexandria Ambrose, Paul Spaulding, Jeanette Stewart, John Townsend, Doris Staton, Beverly McGhee, Maddie Nease, Owen Smith, Audrey Pickett, J. P. Hockenberry, Tim Dille, Matt Keefer, Dorothy Lambert, Stephanie Fischer, Rodney Tucker, Tom Brown, Jimmy Smith, Zach Eggers, Derek Kinsey, Ray Muncey, Wayne Manning, Oscar Staggs, Tom Douglas, Dee Dee Varney, Keith Savage, Bob Watts, Ann Stephenson, Renee Lemley, Christine Keys, Doug Frost, Tim Cumpton, Gary Martin, B. J. Adkins, Kathy Adkins, Judy Napier, Pam Bowen, Sheila Byrd, Peachie Turner, and Caitlin Dunfee.
Special wishes to Madison Mahoney who blew out two candles Tuesday and to Tielar Cremeans who celebrated his first birthday yesterday.
THIS WEEK'S ANNIVERSARIES: Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this week are Greg and Diana Racer, Christopher and Charlann McKenna, Dale and Laura Smith, Tim and Paula Pauley, Jamie and Amy LoFiego, Woody and Jennifer Wood, and Mary and John Thomas.
Special wishes to Charles and Kim Burcham who celebrated their 25th anniversary Sunday and to Max and Sarah Clay who celebrated their 59th anniversary Wednesday.
Send items for this column to Joyce Spencer, 817 Main St., Barboursville, WV 25504, or fax to (304) 736-4522. Her e-mail address is jcspencer@MSN.com.
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