Charleston Gazette

Cabin Creek Native Publishes Autobiography

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 Since its release three months ago, Barbara Gillispie Davis' autobiography, "Echo of the Hills: Journal of a Coal Miner's Daughter," has drawn at least one memorable and complimentary review for the Cabin Creek native already:

Music with Meaning: ; One Way in Spreads the Word with Contemporary Christian Sounds; Diversity Begets Messages of Divinity

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 A contemporary Christian band of 40-somethings, three with area roots, is making tracks throughout the region and laying down the tracks on its first CD.

Dance Club to Host Easter Dinner/Dance

cthomas@cnpapers.com 304-348-1232 The Bunny Hop is permissible, ostensibly, but line dancing is more along the lines of dance floor decorum at an upcoming social do two days before Easter.

Community Events

EASTER CANDY SALE The Slaughters Creek Free Will Baptist Church Ladies Aid is taking orders for Easter candy through Monday, March 26. Egg flavors are peanut butter, chocolate, maple and coconut. Eggs are $2 and $4 each. Bunny suckers are available for 25 cents and 50 cents apiece, and a duck family of Mom, Dad and two ducklings costs $3. Purchases may be picked up through Sunday, April 1. Proceeds go toward the new church building and the Ladies Aid fund. To order candy or receive more infor...

Those Were the Days: ; Living by the Ten Commandments

Many years ago, when my folks still lived at Quarrier on Cabin Creek, there was an Italian family who moved into our neighborhood. I think they, at one time, lived in the Bronx, N.Y. They had not been in America very long. The mother and father did not speak English so good.

Division of Culture and History Names New Deputy Commissioner

Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History announced that he has named Jacqueline A. Proctor deputy commissioner and communications manager of the agency, effective Jan. 16. Proctor replaces Ginny Painter, who resigned as deputy commissioner in December.

To Worship and to Serve: ; Trinity Lighthouse Baptist Celebrates First Anniversary

tonyp@cnpapers.com 348-3022 A little storefront church on Charleston's West Side is reaching out to the surrounding community in a big way.

Lecture Series to Present California Artist Wednesday

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will continue its Cultural Heritage Lecture Series with touring artist Cary Trivanovich and his presentation "The One Habit of Highly Affective Artists" on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m., in the Norman L. Fagan West Virginia State Theater at the Cultural Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston. The event is free and open to the public.

Library Offering Early Literacy Workshops

The Kanawha County Public Library system will host three free Early Literacy Workshops for those seeking credentials on the WV STARS career pathway. Each workshop counts for two clock hours in Core Knowledge Content Area 4-Curriculum.

Church & Religious Group Activities

LENTEN DINNERS Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 708 First Ave., Montgomery, is serving fish dinners each Friday through March, from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu of entrees includes shrimp ($7), flounder or Pollock ($6), shrimp and fish combo ($8) or pizza ($4). Side dishes include choice of French fries or baked potato, baked beans, hush puppies, slaw and dessert. Meals for children under age 12 are $3, and students receive a $1 discount. MIAMI FOOD SALE The Miami Nazarene Church will have a ho...

Style Show to Raise Money for Ywca Sojourners Shelter

The 2007 Soroptimist International of Charleston Style Show and Luncheon, "Dance Into Spring," will be held on Saturday, March 31 at the University of Charleston Ballroom, Geary Student Union Building. The $20 tickets may be purchased from Charlie's, Charleston Department Store, English Rose, The YWCA (Past-N-Present) or Margi High (342-5453).

Big Sandy Sealy Gallery Opens at Shops at Trace Fork

bcalwell@cnpapers.com 348-5188 Big Sandy Superstores and Sealy have teamed up to make shopping for bedding easy and fun.

Bulletin Board

MALDEN VFD FUNDRAISER The Malden Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will conduct a Boot Drive on Saturday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Malden Drive and Georges Creek. All donations will be used for the Malden Volunteer Fire Department. EASTER PHOTOGRAPHS The Belle Lions Club will sponsor Easter pictures on Friday, March 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Belle Town Hall library. For a donation of $10, you will receive a 10-inch-by-13-i...

Club & Organization Activities

LADIES AUXILIARY ELECTION Election of officers for the Belle- Witcher-Diamond Ladies Auxiliary Post 5269 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 2. All members should plan to attend. ISA SOCIETY The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society, Charleston section, will meet for a buffet luncheon at 11:30 a.m. April 10 at Wellington's of Scarlet Oaks in Poca. At noon, George McKinney of Augusta Engineering will talk about "Gas Transmission Systems." PDH certificates will be available. Lunch...

Tech Business College Announces Dean's List

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has announced the outstanding students that have been named to the fall 2006 dean's list for the College and Business, Humanities and Sciences. Area individuals include: Boone County:

Adopt a Pet: ; Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Shelter:

Meet Prince (ref. 8890), a 1-year-old, male, neutered, mixed- breed dog, and Hank (ref. 9), a male cat (no age given). Prince is good with children and other animals, and he knows commands for "sit," "stay" and "speak." Hank is trained to use a litter box. He doesn't bite, and he has had his front claws removed.

Uc Scholarship Program Observes Most Successful Year: ; Area Students Receive Financial Aid

Partnering with 16 corporations, foundations and individual donors, West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities, Inc. recently announced recipients of the Circle of Vision Scholarship for 2006-07 at the University of Charleston. This announcement came shortly after WVICU revealed its 2006 fundraising campaign surpassed a $1.1 million goal.

Middle Schools to Play Doubleheader Today at Appalachian Power Park

tonyp@cnpapers.com 348-3022 Kanawha County's four middle school baseball teams will play in a doubleheader today at Appalachian Power Park.

Capital Falls to Parkersburg, Ripley

Capital High Schools girls softball team took on Parkersburg and Ripley March 21 in a three-way double header at Capital. The visiting teams took both games from the Cougers, Parkersburg 15-2 and Ripley 10-2. The losses bring Capitals record to 0-4. Three games have been rained out so far this season. Capitals Allison Gardner makes contact with the ball during a game against Parkersburg on March 21.

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