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I apologize ahead of time, I inadvertently forgot to mention that this Sunday is the last FHI Breakfast for their March 2009 fundraiser. The breakfast will still be held at the community building on Sunday the 29th from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and will feature their menu of biscuits, scrambled eggs, sausage and sausage gravy, potatoes, mixed fruit, juice and coffee. Take out boxes are available! The donation for each meal is $8.00 per adult and $3.00 for children 10 and under.
Proceeds benefit the Homecoming at Farmington which will be held on Saturday, August 15th this year! |
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| Farmington News for the week of March 23rd
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Farmington News Week of March 23rd 2009
Good Morning Farmington!
I wanted to thank everyone who called me with info about the mystery man in the picture from last week. (and also everyone who called just to tell me how much they enjoyed it!) Unfortunately we have four different identities now! I think a lot of people really enjoyed seeing such a blast from the past type picture of our community to see what is still there, what looks almost the same, and what we have lost to disrepair (or fire) over the years. Thanks again for reading Farmers!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Debbie Burton who will be 89 years young on April 2nd. We certainly hope that it’s a happy one!
Chicken Roasts Starting Soon!
Tom Menas and Co. will be roasting chickens starting March 28th at Chancellor’s located on Rt. 250 north just before North Marion High School. The regular favorites will still be on the menu including chickens, noodles and such, as well as the addition of hoagies which will come with peppers and cheese. Chickens will be ready around 12:15 and anyone who wants to place an order a head of time can call 825-6204
Marion Co. Baby Shower to feature local Club
On Saturday March 28th the Middletown Mall in Fairmont will be hosting a Marion County Baby Shower from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Shower will feature different local organizations, shops and vendors, and clubs including the MOMS Club of Fairmont which will have a booth during the Shower. All local Moms, Mommies-to-be, etc. are welcome to come to the event which will have health screenings, door prizes, information, and much more! Anyone who is interested in our club can also contact Angie at 304-368-1231 or dna1fairmont@aol.com Hope to see you there!
FHI Meeting
Farmington Homecoming Inc will have their monthly meeting on Monday March 30th at 7 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office. Everyone is encouraged to attend and welcome! Homecoming this year will be a one day event held on Saturday August 15th 2009. See you there!
Candidates Announced for Town Election
The candidates have been announced for the Town Election which will be held on June 9th, 2009. Candidate Donna Costello is running unopposed for the office of Mayor. The office of Recorder did not have an interested candidate but can be filled by a write in candidate. There are five open seats for Town Council and six candidates filed. They are (as appearing on the ballot in this order) Stephanie Jones Cummons, Barrie Sanders, Valerie Sanders, Jonathan R. Toothman, Jon Sanders, and Isabelle Roach. Anyone wishing to file as a write-in candidate may do so by the deadline of April 28th. Good Luck to all the candidates and please remember to mark your calendar to vote in this upcoming election!
Flowers Look Fantastic!
I was really happy to see that the memorial on Mill Street was getting some care at the end of the week. I’m not sure which group I should give credit to, but the flowers look absolutely beautiful and all the weeds and trash cleared out. (A little hint: The Ray Kelly Athletic Field memorial could use a little splash of color too!) Everyone should take a look as they’re driving through town! We really appreciate our groups and organizations who take the time and the interest in making our community a little better!
Contact Me
If you have any news from your organization, birthdays, anniversaries, births, showers, announcements, ball scores, and information that you want the Farmington community to know about, please let me know! You can send me information at PO Box 513 Farmington, WV 26571, phone 304-825-6690, and email auburnfatalist@Gmail.com I’m also putting information up on the internet. You can see it at http://farmingtonfarmer.blogspot.com |
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| Local Organizations and Groups Keep Us Spruced Up!
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I noticed on Friday afternoon that we had some people working around the monument on Mill Street doing a bit of yard work. It's really nice of our local groups, organizations and clubs to remember spots in our community that need a little extra care now and again. I'm not sure who I should thank for the gardening, but it's much appreciated! The memorial used to be the site of many a Memorial Day programs for as long as I can remember. Many of us can recall A. James Manchin himself standing there telling about his Mom making porkchops for him "christened by a Mother's tears" and getting a little choked up as he spoke. In the past two years, the parade and program hasn't taken place in our community, and many people miss the festivities, but it's nice to see that the monument itself hasn't been forgotten. Thanks to those involved in the clean-up! |
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| Town Election Candidates Announced
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The Farmington town election will take place on June 9th for those living inside city limits of the Town of Farmington. At the council meeting held this past Monday, candidates were announced for the offices of Mayor, Council Members, and Recorder. The list is as follows:
Mayor
Council Members (in order as they will appear on the ballot) There are 5 seats open and 6 candidates filed. - Stephanie (Jones) Cummons
- Barrie Sanders
- Valerie Sanders'
- Jonathan R. Toothman
- John Sanders
- Isabelle Roach
Recorder Any person wishing to be a write-in candidate will be able to register up until April 28th. The Current Mayor and Council Members are: John Sanders, Mayor and Council Members, Barrie Sanders, Valerie Sanders, Donna Costello, Isabelle Roach. The Fifth Seat was held by Dorothy Hassan who sadly passed away this winter. The decision was made at that time to fill her seat at the election and not at the time of her passing. |
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| Farmington News for the Week of March 16th 2009
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Article as submitted by Stephanie Jones Cummons, Farmington Correspondent for the Times West Virginian Newspaper
Good Morning Farmington!
I wanted to start my column off with a bit of nostalgia this week. I was looking through some photo albums over the weekend that my late grandfather, Harry “Huck” Jones had put together before he passed away (hard to believe it’ll be 12 years in a few days) and one photo always sticks out because it’s so neat to look at but also because we have no idea who the man in the photo is. I’m including it in my column this week and if anyone can put a name to this face, please let me know as we’re trying to keep it all documented on these precious keepsakes. The picture is of the Flood of 1948 and shows the center of town where Mill and Main Streets intersect. In the background you can see the old liquor store, Gango’s store, and how high the Mighty Buff crept into town. If anyone has any info about this picture, or any stores about the flood, I’d love to hear them!
Contact Info for Farmington News
I also wanted to mention that I found old newspaper clippings (he saved a lot of things!) from the Farmington News section of years past and how neat it was to read about people’s vacations, baby showers, weddings, and other local news from citizens. I’d really appreciate it if anyone has things going on to please let me know! You can contact me by mail at PO Box 513 Farmington WV 26571, phone 304-825-6690, or email auburnfatalist@Gmail.com Thanks so much!
Only Two FHI Breakfasts to Go!
What a nice time we had at the FHI breakfast this past Sunday! I think those who attended would agree that it was nice to see lots of friends and neighbors out despite the weather being a bit gloomy. Nothing cures those end of winter blues like a hot breakfast and some laughs! A reminder for those who would like to come down to the community building for some home cooking, there are only two more breakfasts scheduled for the month, on Sunday the 22nd and 29th from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. For a donation of $8 per adult and $3 per child 10 and under you get scrambled eggs, sausage patties, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, mixed fruit, coffee, juice, and water. You are welcome to eat in or grab a carry out meal. Proceeds benefit the Homecoming at Farmington which will be held on Saturday August 15th this year.
Congratulations!
Congrats to the Lady Husky Basketball Team! We’re really proud of all of you girls and happy your dream of a State Championship came true!
Happy Sweet Sixteen!
Lots of warm Birthday wishes go out to Taylor Lively who will be having her Sweet 16th Birthday on Sunday March 22nd!
Davisson Brothers Fans
I just wanted to mention, to those who are fans of a local group who “made good” and those who may want to check them out, the Davisson Brother’s Band’s record is now out in stores. It features new music as well as some ol’ favorites. It really is worth a listen! Please support this truly talented group by picking up their CD!
FHI Meeting Info
The next monthly meeting for Farmington Homecoming Inc. (FHI) will be Monday, March 30th at 7 pm in the Mayor’s Office. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Homecoming this year will be a one day event scheduled for Saturday August 15th, 2009.
Play Ball!
The Farmington Little League is still looking for a few good kids to come out for baseball this Spring. Any child age 5-12 may participate. Try outs for the A-Ball Team will be coming up soon so all interested participants need to sign up soon! Call Larry at 825-1415 or Jim at 825-1306 for more information or to join! Good Luck!
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| The Farmington Farmer Has Arrived!
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On Tuesday, March 17th, 2009, the birth of a new blog is being announced: The Farmington Farmer. The Farmer will be a compilation of pictures of town, pictures from years past, information of changes/events/updates to the town and an archive of news from the Farmington column that appears weekly in the Times West Virginian newspaper.
The site is a non-profit, totally user updated blog, not sanctioned by any official, councilperson, Mayor, or other authority figure in the town, nor represents the town's beliefs and/or views. To contact the site contributor and owner, please click do so by clicking here.
I hope you find this site to be a link to you and your hometown. Thanks for visiting! |
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