SPELLER: A first-time Lawrence County spelling bee entrant recently followed in her sister’s footsteps by taking top spot in a spelling bee organized by Lawrence County Educational Services. Meredith Dunlap, daughter of Brian and Maryanne Dunlap, is a sixth grader at Fairland Middle School who plays basketball, soccer and cross country. Molly, her older sister, who was a fifth grader at the time, won the county bee competition in 2018 and competed at the district level in 2019 and 2020 at Ohio University in Athens. Meredith is now eligible to take the online spelling test in February and top scorer at Ohio University for District Bee qualification in March. Congratulations, Meredith, can you find room for your trophy (or trophies)?
Breakfast: VFW Post 6878 will be serving breakfast on Saturday, December 10th from 8 am to 10:30 am at 32 Township Road 1225 in Proctorville, Ohio. The menu includes fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, fried apples, coffee, milk and orange juice. The fee is $7; $4 for ages 10 and under. Auxiliary also offers bake sales.
Seniors: He could wrest the title of “King” from his 3-year-old son David – but only for this day. Kenneth Porter (better known as Kenny) of Barboursville will be turning 52 on Saturday, December 10th, it’s not time to call the fire department to help put out the candle fires, but it’s time to thank him for being a good husband Thanks My niece Cathy, dad Zein and Zander to my buddies and grandpa for his support, help and advice in my home repairs. He’s probably happy to see his 51st year pass because it’s been rough in some ways, including knee surgery. People want to have a day that is happy, enjoyable, healthy and full of memories, with more of the same to follow.
Playing: “What If?”, a Christmas play produced by Danielle Chapman, begins Sunday, December 11 at 6 p.m. at Missionary Baptist Church in Antioch, Ona.
LOW-DOWN: Earl Bostic is a longtime deacon and servant of Salt Rock Roach Baptist Church and owner of a bass bass in gospel music. His Christian walk and community leadership strengthened and inspired many. Earle will be remembered on Sunday, December 11 as the day in 2011 when he left pain and suffering for a mansion of heaven not built by hands. His memory lives on in the hearts and minds of many.
WRESTLING: The WWE Live Holiday Tour will be held on Sunday, December 11th at the Charleston Coliseum from 7-10pm. Featuring eight-man doubles, mixed doubles, Jamie Noble (West Virginia’s own game), and more. Tickets are $20, $30, $40, $55, $60, $75 and $110.
SUPER: Marshall Health employee Greg Childers may not always show the signs of Superman, but with his kindness, help and laugh, he is one. When he hears the words “Happy Birthday” and watches the many candles blown out on Sunday, December 11, may most of his wishes come true on this day and in the coming year.
Candlelight: Compassionate Friends, Tri-State Chapter Chapter 2309, held its annual Memorial Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 pm at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. The memorial service includes a time for candle lighting, reading, music and prayer for the departed loved ones, followed by a short time for fellowship and refreshments.Contact Kathy, 304-751-6849, or kspence@zoominternet.net.
Recipients: Brian Nelson, Josey Nelson, Chloe Nance, Macy Newman, Cecily Napier, Evan Napier, Ashley Nulter, Erin Montgomery, Kylie Peterman, Courtney Potter, Ryan Phillips, Ashton Pennington, Terrance Oney, Taylor Plaster, Sarah Porter, Jacquelyn Students from Ashland Community and Technical College, including Pritchard and Kristin Queen, received more than $171,000 in scholarships for the fall 2022 semester.
Concert: “A Child’s Christmas” by Renaissance Singers on Monday, December 12th at 7:30pm at Grace Gospel Church.
Music Performance: The Ironton Arts Council Concert Series will hold its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11th at 3pm in the Ironton High School Auditorium. Featuring the DM Davis Boys and Girls Choir from Jackson, Ohio, performing traditional seasonal Christmas holiday hits, musical performances ranging from barbershop to gospel to choir-style, comedy, love songs and more. Tickets are $15.Contact Mary Jo Graham at 304-617-1977 or mjgraham@zoominternet.netor Pam McCoy, 740-547-6446, or pmccoy73@hotmail.com.
Program: Musical evening at Barboursville Baptist Church on Sunday, December 11th at 6:30 pm, including children’s program, Barboursville Bells and Christmas chorus.
‘The Dickens of Christmas’: Portsmouth Wind Symphony Orchestra, Portsmouth Western High School Choir and Shawnee State University School of Dance will host Christmas at the Vern Riffe Fine Arts Center on Saturday, December 10 at 7.30pm concert. Tickets $10; $5 for 18 and under; free for 12 and under.Contact 740-351-3600 or info@vrcfa.com.
Today’s birthdays: Caitlin Campbell, JoAnn Hemann, Pat Turner, Isaac Gibson, Ann Thornburg, Charlene Dover, Minnie Harris, Allie Bright, Kathleen Turner, Stephen Miller, Chris Beltz, 37, still in his 30s, from Proctorville, Ohio Herman Davis, saying goodbye to the ’80s at age 89.
Birthdays Sunday: Nita DeBold, Karen Martinez, Cheryl Stuttler, Cayden Conley, Linda Duty, Leslie Parker, Lori Zapitelli , Carter Matthews, Grover Hamrick, Billy D. Price, Mary Pinkerman, Michael Jonobe, Tara Marshall, Kathy Milling, Frances Wright Over the 80 center line to 86, Teresa Burns, Ezekiel Staley.
Birthdays on Monday: Alan Cummings, Samantha Hill, Karen Lilly, Bill Painter, Richard Drown, Prudy Colvin, Hayley Diamond, Catherine Brewster, George Lambros, Natalee Dunn.
Monday’s Anniversary: ​​Chris and Leslie St. Clair, Kent and Lori Keyser (1991), Tina and Rob Edgar, John and Teresa Dial, Timothy and Dovie Moore celebrate number 47.
CHUCKLE: An elderly man goes to the doctor with multiple complaints. “I see spots in front of my eyes,” he said. “It’s due to old age,” said the doctor. “There’s no food for me,” the man said. “That’s also because of old age,” said the doctor. “As we age, the digestive system gets weaker.” “My back is giving me trouble,” the man insisted. “Sometimes the pain becomes unbearable.” “Older,” the doctor said. It’s too much for a man. “Why do you keep saying ‘old age, old age’?” he screamed. “If you can’t cure me, just speak up. I’ll go somewhere else.” “Look how easily you lose your temper,” said the doctor. “This is another characteristic of old age.” Finally, the old man slapped him, and the doctor asked, “Why did you hit me?” The old man said, “It’s also because of old age, you see.”
