MAY I: Have this dance? Junior League Ballroom, 617 9th Ave., is the place for continuous ballroom dancing with music host Dick Newman from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday May 9. The cost is $7.50 each. Bring a treat to share and receive a chance for a door prize. Call 304-736-5380 or e-mail dnbl@msn.com.
GRAD: Congratulations to Leslie Henson, who recently graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing. Leslie is the daughter of Dr. Hal and Teresa Jeter of South Point, Ohio.
EDITOR: A Wayne High School graduate is editor of "The Garnet," the student literary magazine at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Zachary Evan Roberts, son of Kevin and Patty Roberts, is a sophomore majoring in English and fine arts at the private men's college. The dean's list student has also assisted the office of Career Development with various publications and tutoring. Keep up the good work young man.
NEWBORN: On April 5, Jonathon Chase Davis arrived in the world at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and 21 inches long. His parents are Tiffany and Todd Davis of Clarksburg, W.Va. His older sister, Makenzie, celebrated her second birthday April 27, with grandparents Kim and Terry Scarberry of Huntington. Great-grandparents are Susie Scarberry, Ed Scarberry, Thuerl Brewer and Carolyn Brewer, who passed away the day before Baby Chase was born.
MILITARY: Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew D. Ison graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Matthew, a 2004 Jackson High School graduate, is the son of Doug and Paula Ison of Jackson, Ohio.
MEET: GFWC of Cox Landing meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Lions Club Building, Kyle Lane. Installation of new officers is conducted by Roselyn Roush, Point Pleasant Woman's Club president. This year's recipient of a $1,000 scholarship and her parents are guests. A buffet dinner is served. Installed are Robin Spurlock, president; Carolyn Harvey, vice president; Sally Henderson, secretary; Janice Spurlock, treasurer.
ONE YEAR: Vivian Atkinson and Gail Kelly are perfect - in Sunday school attendance by completing one full year without missing a Sunday. They attend the New Baptist Church (merge of Twentieth Street and Beverly Hills Baptist churches).
STAMPING: A beginner's rubber stamping class is offered three times in May at 1 Jacqueline Heights. The first one begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6; the second and third are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. For reservations, call Joyce Pacer, 304-733-3851 or e-mail joycepacer@comcast.net, at least one day in advance.
FIRST: Dr. Mary C. Collins with Buford Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution placed first in the DAR American Heritage Contest for the East Central Division. Her entry in the fiber arts competition, sewing and tailoring has been forwarded to the national vice chairman for further evaluation. Congratulations Mary.
FUNDRAISER: The Kiwanis Club of Huntington sponsors its major fundraiser of the year Friday, May 9, at First United Methodist Church, 1124 5th Ave. The 12th annual spaghetti dinner featuring spaghetti with meatballs and sauce and/or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Tickets are available at the door. Carry-out dinners are also available. Call Bob or Sandy Mauk, 304-736-7530.
CLASSES: Tai Chi classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at The Renaissance Center, 900 8th St. Those attending may bring a pad and wear comfortable clothes. The instructor is Rick Ruggles. For more information, call Rick, 740-894-6552.
LATE: Belated wishes to Joe Finley, Vera Smith, April 28; Inis Copley, Cora Johnson, Charles Spreacker, Steven A. Cyrus, Spring Valley High student, April 30; Riley Imlay, May 1; Karen McClanaham, May 2.
BELATED ANNIVERSARY: Jane and Doug McKee, May 2.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Caleb Ross, Tammy Chafin and Jerry Wallace with The Herald-Dispatch Pressroom.
CHUCKLE: While reviewing church finances, the treasurer found a receipt from a local paint store signed by someone named Christian. He wasn't aware of anyone buying paint, so he called the store to point out its mistake. "I'm sorry," he told the manager, "but there are no Christians here at this church."
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