| Farmington News for the week of April 27th, 2009
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Good Morning Farmington! Warm weather is finally here! I’m so happy that we’re finally heading into warm weather and out of cold season (but into allergy season for some of us!) and the yucky germs. A reminder to everyone out there, it’s not too early to get a sunburn. If anyone saw me walking around town this week, you’d have noticed my arms got a nice pink glow about them over the weekend. Sunscreen is a must because you never know when you could be getting burnt and not realize it! Kyan and I had been enjoying a play date with some of our friends at MOMS Club on Friday and while I had slathered the little man, Mommy forgot to put some on herself early enough! I was happy that it was nice enough for a good opening weekend at the Shinnston Drive-In. If anyone wants to see two movies for less that the cost of a ticket at any theatre in the area, see what’s playing on the weekend!
Memories of No. 9 Opening This Weekend I just wanted to remind everyone that the play “Stories from the Farmington Mine Disaster” will be opening this week with the first performances on May 1st and 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and on the 3rd at 2 p.m. in Room 314 of Wallman Hall. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $4 for students with ID. You can call the Box Office at (304)367-4240 for more information. Performances will continue on the 7th-9th as well. A big thank you to FSU’s Undergraduate Research Program who funded the project, as well as students Celi Oliveto, Samantha Hoffman, and Jason Young who conducted the interviews, and Dr. Francine Kirk, Director of the play, and Photographer Bob Campione whose photos help to tell the story that touched almost every person in our town and community. I encourage everyone to try to make it to one of the performances as it promises to be an evening to remember.
Car Wash to benefit 8th Grade Class Graduation at FMS The 8th Grade class at Fairview Middle School will be having a Car Wash and Bake Sale on Saturday May 2nd to raise money for their Graduation. Anyone interested can pull their vehicles into the First Exchange Bank and get it scrubbed down and pick up a sweet treat while you’re at it! They will be doing the Car Wash by donations so dig into those pockets and help these students out!
I.O.O.F. Paving Progress I have some updates on the paving project for our I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Cemetery. The project was put out to bid in February and was awarded to Cooper Asphalt, Inc. in mid March who, weather permitting, will be starting the paving process for the road leading up to the cemetery in the next few weeks. Funding has only been secured for a portion of the access road to the cemetery but the I.O.O.F. Eclectic Lodge No. 67 along with the Region VI Planning and Development Council will continue to seek grand funds to pave the entire road surrounding the cemetery, which will be done in phases until completed. With each phase, monies will be needed to meet the local match which is based on a percentage of the funds requested. An application to the George W. Bowers Family Charitable Trust for $10,000 will also be submitted and if approved would be used to purchase gravel for the remaining cemetery road not being paved. Donations are still needed and can be mailed to I.O.O.F. Eclectic Lodge No. 67, P.O. Box , Farmington, WV 26571 with “Cemetery road access fund“ written on the memo line. I hope that many of you will take interest in making a donation as several of our loved ones are buried in the Odd Fellow’s cemetery, including several of the men from the No. 9 Mine Disaster, our veterans, friends and neighbors.
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to Suzi (Daft) Bolyard who will celebrate her birthday on April 26TH!
Happy Anniversary A Very Happy 55th Anniversary to Lewis and Edith Daft of Jim Kennedy Road in Katy who will be celebrating on April 25th!
Black Diamonds Looking for Coaches Idamay Black Diamonds Football Organization wants to know if there are anyone interested in coaching Flag, Pee Wee, or Midget football or Cheerleaders. Anyone interested can go to the website at www.leaguelineup.com/ibd and then find the icon on the left side and click on the icon "Handouts & Schedules", then find the coaches form, fill it out and u can either email it back to idamayblackdiamonds@gmail.com or you can mail it to Idamay Black Diamonds Po Box 324, Idamay WV 26576. The Board will pick Head and Assistant Head Football Coaches and Head Cheer Coaches at the June Board Meeting.
7th Annual FFA Farm Fest to be held The 7th Annual FFA Farm Fest will be held on May 2nd and 3rd at the Mannington District Fairgrounds. A variety of events are offered both days with all proceeds benefiting the Marion County FFA. Saturday’s activities include Draft Pony Pull at 10:00 a.m. , Coggin Test Clinic with Dr. Havern from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Draft Horse Pull following the Pony Pull. Sunday will offer a Cow Patty Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, Horse show at 1:00 p.m. and each day will offer a 50/50 and concessions. If you would like more information you can contact Bonnie Toothman at 825-1379
BCDMCC to attend Rowlesburg Civil War Reenactment Weekend The crispness of the early morning air as a bugle calls, the thunder of a cannon, the rebel yell, the blue wave of Yankees, are just a few of the hands on historical adventures that members of the West Virginia Re-enactors Association and the Buffalo Creek Dream Makers will experience at Rowlesburg this weekend. Rowlesburg residents will host their Civil War Reenactment Weekend May 1-3. Anyone interested in Civil War history should attend the Preston County event. The WVRA recently hosted a Civil War Ball at The Christ Episcopal Church in Clarksburg April 4 and members of the BCDMCC were invited to participate in the glorious Spring Gala and learn first hand the dances and foods of the time period. Upcoming Civil War events for both groups include Phillippi Covered Bridge May 29-31, Rich Mountain July 10-12. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the West Virginia Re-enactors Association or the Buffalo Creek Dream Makers should contact Tonya or Jack Daft at 304 825-6103 or email at rebeld4h@yahoo.com
Contact Me I’m always happy to put things in for people in the community and elsewhere! Please send all news to me at P.O. Box 513 Farmington, WV 26571 by phone at 304-825-6690 and email at auburnfatalist@gmail.com You can also check out the website at http://farmingtonfarmer.blogspot.com and all the contact info is on there as well.
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| Last Week's Column
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| Sorry folks! I didn't update my column for the past week because I was having computer issues. Here is the column that appeared last Tuesday in the Times West Virginian Newspaper. This week's column will also appear momentarily!
Farmington News for the week of April 20th 2009
Good Morning Farmington! It looks like we’ll be having a busy weekend in our area! Lots of events have been planned for the weekend and there are plenty more coming up in the next weeks for me to update you about! I’m so excited that as we dive further into Spring and the upcoming Summer months we’ll have more and more opportunities to be with our neighbors and enjoy lots of activities that support our community. I also wanted to remind everyone that the Sunset Drive-In just outside of Shinnston will be opening up this weekend with their first showing on Friday April 24th. I’m not sure if that includes their flea market, but I’m sure it’s not far to come!
Marion Co. 4-H Camp Board to Host Spaghetti Dinner The Marion County 4-H Camp Board will be having a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 25th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Marion County 4-H Camp Dining Hall. Ticket prices $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 6-10 and children 5 and under are free. Tickets will sold at the door or you may contact Heather Yoho at (304)986-2703 and Takeout will be available. Proceeds from this dinner will be used to purchase new mattresses for the cabins at camp, as well as to make other repairs and renovations to the 4-H camp. Please come out and support our local youth and this worthy cause!
Revival Weekend The Katy Church of God of Prophecy is having a revival this upcoming weekend with Evangelist Harold Price. The Revival runs April 24th-26th with Friday and Saturday’s programs starting at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s running at 11 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend! Hope to see you there!
Annual Celebration of Mission Event to be held The annual Celebration of Mission Event for all United Methodist Churches will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Middletown Mall from 10AM until 4PM. Entertainment will include Worshipping Expression Ministries, Son Rise from Church of Good Shepherd, United Voices from the FBI, and Fighting for Jesus youth choir from Mannington. Activities include theme baskets in a silent auction, bake sale, craft sale, white elephant, auction at noon, flower sale, Kid’s Carnival, food, and donations for missions. All profits will benefit United Methodist missions in West Virginia. The public is invited to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and inspiration.
Deepest Sympathies Last week condolences were sent out to the family of Charles "Ralph" Martin Sr. and sadly we are sending them our deepest sympathies again this week in the passing of Ralph’s brother, William R. "Bill" Martin Sr. A joint funeral service was held for the brothers last Tuesday, April 14th. Please keep the Martin family in your thoughts and prayers.
Happy Birthday! If you see Stephanie Martin over at the Farmington Quickmart on Wednesday, wish her a happy birthday!
Longaberger Bus Trip A Longaberger bus trip is planned for Saturday, May 9th. The chartered bus will be leaving Middletown Mall in Fairmont and the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown. We will be stopping in Downtown Dresden for some shopping as well as the Longaberger Homestead! Included in the trip is bus fare, a light morning snack, catalogs, coupons, prizes, games, door prizes and dinner. Cost is only $60! Reservations are needed and seats fill up fast! Contact Connie Jo at (304)449-1706 for reservations or more information.
Little League Opening I just wanted to let everyone know that Little League Season is upon us! Good Luck to all the teams from T-ball on up who represent the Fighting Farmers! If you happen to see our ball players out on the field, stop by and cheer them on and enjoy the concessions and a darn good ball game! Incidentally, if anyone has a schedule they’d like to drop in the mail or email me, I’d be happy to fill everyone in on upcoming games!
FHI Meeting The next Monthly meeting of the Farmington Homecoming Inc. (FHI) will be Monday, April 27th at 7 pm in the Mayor’s Office. All are encouraged to attend! Homecoming will be held Saturday August 15th this year!
Welcome Flags Need Your Help To Fly! I wanted to mention again that the Welcome to Farmington Flags have been purchased and are awaiting approval from the Mayor to be hung on the poles going through town. A reminder that we are still $340 short of our goal which must be met in order for them to be hung. Anyone interested in renting the town sign, whose proceeds go towards the balance of the flags, should contact Town Hall to reserve it at (304)825-6442. We’d like to thank everyone who has rented the sign and posted messages and those who continue to do so. The sign is great for displaying birthdays, engagements, marriage and anniversary notes, births and other personal messages as well as for local businesses and organizations!
Update Your Addresses I just wanted to pass along that Kate Marchiney is now residing at The Tygart Center in Room 406.
The New Fluharty Cemetery Meeting There will be a meeting on April 24th at 7 p.m. for the New Fluharty Cemetery. The meeting is going to be held at Jack Fluharty’s house on Plum Run and those attending are reminded to bring a folding chair with them.
Community Building Project Thank Yous! A big thank you to everyone who continues to bring success to our community building projects. As you remember, the bricking of the building was completed last fall and now the new doors are ready to go up! Thank you to Tony Petrucci and Petrucci Brothers for the use of their paint room and to Brian Roach for painting the doors. Also, thanks to Nick Costello for helping to prep the doors and installing the new hardware!
Poker Run Information Just a little note about the Annual Poker Run this year. We will be having it on the 1st Saturday in August. The Poker Run will continue to raise money for our local Vol. Fire Dept as well as Muscular Dystrophy. We’re so happy about all the inquiries we’ve had so early in the year and how people have told us they look so forward to it that they schedule their vacation around it! The prep work for this event started back in January and it’s good to know that we’re doing something right!
Contact Me A big thanks to everyone who has sent me news lately and even just a nice word about the column! I’m always happy to put things in for people in the community and elsewhere! Please send all news to me at P.O. Box 513 Farmington, WV 26571 by phone at 304-825-6690 and email at auburn fatalist@gmail.com You can also check out the website at http://farmingtonfarmer.blogspot.com and all the contact info is on there as well.
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| More sadness as another Farmer passes...
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The obituary follows for another Farmer Alumnus who passed away yesterday, sadly only a few days after his brother. The obituary is curteosy of Farmer Jo and the FHI email list which keeps us informed of many things going on with our Farmers from all areas.
William R. "Bill" Martin Sr., 80 of Fairmont passed away Monday (April 13, 2009) at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. He was born Sept. 13, 1928, at East Run, a son of the late George M. and Mary V. Joliffe Martin. Bill was a mine foreman for Eastern Associated Coal Co. Federal No. 1 Mine. He retired with over 40 years of service. He is survived by a son, Billy Martin Jr. and wife Ann of Fairmont; a daughter, Diane Owens of Kingmont; a granddaughter, Rachel Martin; three sisters, Norma Doll of Eugene, Ore., Joanne Martin and Shirley Holden, both of Wooster, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Christine Sokolosky and Jane Hulderman, both of Idamay; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Harvey Bennington; three brothers, Charles "Ralph" Martin Sr., Robert Martin and Gerald Martin. A joint funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today at Hutson Funeral Home with his close brother Ralph Martin Sr. with the Rev. Charlene Martin Biamonte officiating. Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Farmington. |
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| Farmington News for the Week of April 13th 2009
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Good Morning Farmington!
I was enjoying the column that Oce Smith had in the Sunday paper this week. Such nice observations of this end of the county. One thing really bugged me though when he was listing what isn’t in our downtown and that was the fact that he said that Toothman’s Hardware is gone. I know the preface to the column said that because Mr. Smith is recovering from illness it was a previously written article, but has Bob ever shut down the Hardware store for a long period of time? I can’t even recall it being shut down that long when the tractor trailer too the curve too short and hit the side of the building back in the 1990’s! I’m sure several people in the area who read the column were just as confused as I was.
Welcome Flags Have Arrived, Help Still Needed!
The Welcome to Farmington Flags have arrived! A big thank you to everyone who has rented the town sign for their messages and helped us get closer and closer towards purchasing these flags. We are, however, still $340 short on the purchase and although the flags are here, the Mayor will not permitt them to be put up until that goal is met! Please help us reach it by contacting Town Hall at 825-6442 to rent the sign, which displays your personal messages, local businesses, organization news and fundraisers, etc. to the traffic flowing through town on Rt. 218 and passing on Rt. 250. We again thank everyone who has rented the sign in the past and those who continue to do so!
Congratulation!
Best wishes to our newest Newlyweds, Mr and Mrs. Josh and Tasha (Daft) Carpenter! The two will be united in marriage this Saturday. Good Luck!
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day which takes place on April 22nd (next Wednesday). Please take time to do a little something extra in your daily routine to be a little friendlier to the enviroment. Go for a walk instead of driving and along the way pick up some trash that might have fallen beside the road. Enjoy our beautiful park and playground. Let the windows open up and enjoy some of that fresh Spring air. Take interest in a local club or organization that helps our community. It doesn’t take much to get a little greener!
Farmington Senior Center Hot Dog Sale
Please mark your calendars for a hot dog sale which will be going on Wednesday, April 15th from noon-3 p.m. hosted by the Farmington Senior Citizens. The sale will be held at the Senior Center located on Mill Street. Please pop in and grab a nice lunch!
FHI Meeting
The next Monthly meeting of the Farmington Homecoming Inc. (FHI) will be Monday, April 27th at 7 pm in the Mayor’s Office. All are encouraged to attend! Homecoming will be held Saturday August 15th this year!
Happy Birthday!
Birthday wishes go out to Mary Fisher of Northview who will be turning 93 years young on April 18th!
Summer MCPARC Program to be Held
The MCPARC Summer Playground Program will be held again this year at our playground located at the Ray Kelly Athletic Field (Farmington Ballfield and Community Building). The program will run from June 15th thru July 24th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Lunch and a variety of activities and play will be provided for those attending. Children ages 5-12 are welcome to attend! We had a lot of success with our 1st program held last year and we hope to see some familiar as well as new faces this year! Also a reminder that anyone in the community under the age of 18 can come down on days the program is held and enjoy a free lunch! All you have to do is let the supervisor know before 9:30 a.m. on the days you are going to eat so that there is enough for everyone!
Deepest Sympathies
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of another Farmington Farmer Alumnus, Charles "Ralph" Martin Sr. Ralph was a member of the Farmington High School Fighting Farmers' 1951 undefeated football team. The family requests that in lieu of flowers or gifts, please take the time to bless your children and grandchildren.
Contact Me
A big thanks to everyone who has sent me news lately and even just a nice word about the column! I’m always happy to put things in for people in the community and elsewhere! Please send all news to me at P.O. Box 513 Farmington, WV 26571 by phone at 304-825-6690 and email at auburn fatalist@gmail.com You can also check out the website at http://farmingtonfarmer.blogspot.com and all the contact info is on there as well.
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| Another member of Undefeated '51 Fighting Farmer Team passes on.
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I'm passing along an obituary which was sent out on the FHI mailling list (you can contact Farmer Jo Dawson Stanley to get on the list at farmerjo75@aol.com). I'm sadden to report that we've lost another Farmington Alumnus, and a member of that Undefeated '51 Football Team. Please keep them in your thoughts.
Charles "Ralph" Martin Sr., 74, of Kellytown, passed on to be with the Lord on Good Friday (April 10, 2009) at his residence. He was born Sept. 17, 1934, at East Run, a son of the late George M. and Mary V. Joliffe Martin.Ralph served proudly in the United States Army, and was recently honored as a member of the Farmington High School Fighting Farmers' 1951 undefeated football team. He was a mechanic and Union Fire Boss for Consolidation Coal Co. (now ConsolEnergy), working many years at the Four State No. 20 mine, and later retiring with 35 years in the mining industry. He enjoyed Harley-Davidson motorcycles and race cars, and also loved mowing grass. Ralph enjoyed and dearly loved his family, and will be greatly missed.Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Charlotte Wilmoth Martin, a daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Edward Biamonte Stockl of Springfield, Mo., a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Ralph Martin Jr., and wife Suzanne Martin of Uniontown, Pa., four grandchildren, Jared and Annie Martin and Ari and Lydia Biamonte; three sisters, Norma Doll of Eugene, Ore., Joanne Martin and Shirley Holden, both of Wooster, Ohio; one brother, Bill Martin of Fairmont; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Ralph also was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Gerald Martin, and his in-laws, whom he loved like parents, James E. and Beulah Wilmoth.Friends may call at the Hutson Funeral Home in Farmington from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with his daughter, the Rev. Charlene Martin Biamonte, officiating. Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Farmington. The family requests that in lieu of flowers or gifts, please take the time to bless your children and grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to Hutsonfunerals@aol.com. |
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| Oce Smith: Just Observin' Column for April 12th, 2009
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I don't know how many of you read the column by Oce Smith on Easter Sunday but it had some information about our area and the communities within. Oce is recovering from an illness at the moment and this column was prefaced by a note stating that it was a previously written column.
A think that struck my attention in his "observin'" of Farmington is that the information wasn't all that accurate. So I wanted to publish this excerpt from the article which is just the part that covers Farmington:
Finally, we drove over through Idamay to Farmington, where, certainly no disrespect intended, there was virtually no downtown Farmington remaining - except for the large Manchin Clinic, which hovers over its domain like a giant cloud draping itself down over a huge field of corn.
Although the old-time Farmington Farmers are still unalterably angry about losing their high school, the young set seem to accept it with more grace and less care than in some other corners of the County of the Swamp Fox, in that it is just a short sprint up the road to their present unit.
However, the commercial life of the town is another story.
The Manchin Furniture Store and Papa Joe's Grocery Store burned down, as did their carpet outlet over on the main highway. Ningy Parrish's Drug Store & Soda Fountain is gone. Edna Parrish's Resturant is gone. The Gango place is gone. The Toothman Hardware is now gone. We don't knwo about Sam Bennett's Pool Room.
The tremendous new bridge which the state erected across the creek was certainly a plus in regard to the traffic flow, and across the creek and across Route 250 the Hutsons have built a beautiful new funeral parlor, if innately a funeral parlor can be beautiful.
Although it is outside the realm of Downtown Farmington, there is some commercial activity up along Route 250 to the north of the town.
I just wanted to clear up the fact that Toothman Hardware is very much open and doing well. I'm certain several gentlemen in the area would be wondering what in the world they were doing buying bird seed, household this and that, or just a friendly talk or piece of advice from Bob if, according to Mr. Smith, he were closed down. I think just about the only time he was shut down was when the tractor trailor hit the side of the building in the 1990's if only for a day or two.
I also wanted to say that we may not have a Drug Store & Soda Fountain, but you can still get your prescriptions filled at the Drug Store located inside the Manchin Clinic, you can also recieve a nice cut and color at the three beauty parlors we have in town, either Lisa K's ProStyling and Cuts, Curry's Cut and Curl or Tranquil Waters. We also have a functioning Senior Citizens Center, a Martial Arts Studio, Private Investigative Service, a local Bee Keeper for all our honey needs, as well as all the businesses within and just outside of city limits on Rt. 250. We may not be booming, but we still have local people who help out our community, and I'd rather take my business to Tom Sherry than a Grease Monkey any day, and I know if I need help with my organization or a fundraiser, there are several people who are ready to give whatever they can to help out.
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| Farmington News for the Week of April 6th,2009
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Farmington News Week of April 6th, 2009
Good Morning Farmington!
Just when you think the rain has went away, here it comes again, and this time they’re even using that dreaded “S”word, SNOW! I thought since Easter was in April this year that we’d be able to have a nice outdoor egg hunt, beautiful weather for all the family to enjoy, and only the threat of rain, but I never imagined it’d be a year where we’d be digging out the winter coats! I do recall a few times when we were little where we had to put snow pants beneath our Easter dresses, however! Let’s hope this year isn’t one of those times!
WV Arbor Day
In case you didn’t know, West Virginia Arbor Day is this Friday, April 10th. Please go outside and enjoy some of the beautiful trees we have in our neighborhoods!
Farmington Senior Center Hot Dog Sale
Please mark your calendars for a hot dog sale which will be going on Wednesday, April 15th from noon-3 p.m. hosted by the Farmington Senior Citizens. The sale will be held at the Senior Center located on Mill Street. Please pop in and grab a nice lunch!
Happy Easter!
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter weekend and a welcome home to all the visitors who have come back into the area to celebrate with their loved ones!
Summer MCPARC Program to be Held
The MCPARC Summer Playground Program will be held again this year at our playground located at the Ray Kelly Athletic Field (Farmington Ballfield and Community Building). The program will run from June 15th thru July 24th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Lunch and a variety of activities and play will be provided for those attending. Children ages 5-12 are welcome to attend! We had a lot of success with our 1st program held last year and we hope to see some familiar as well as new faces this year!
Congrats!
Congratulations go out to the new Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Kaylan Cook who will be joined in marriage this Saturday, April 11th! Many well wishes from your friends for a lifetime of happiness!
Happy Birthday!
Birthday wishes go out to Mary Fisher of Northview who will be turning 93 years young on April 18th!
Council Meeting Reminders
The Council and Mayor would like to remind everyone that the Council Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 4:30. The second meeting of the month is held on the 3rd Monday at 6:30. All citizens are welcome to come to the meetings whether they are airing their grievances, bringing something to the council’s attention, asking questions, or are just interested in the workings of a small town! We look forward to seeing you there! Also a reminder that the elections for Mayor, Recorder and Council will be held on June 9th.
Lunch for Summer Program
The lunches provided at the MCPARC Summer Playground program are also open to anyone in the community ages 18 years and younger. We encourage anyone who wants to eat lunch on those Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays, to please come down and enjoy a nice meal with us! Please let the playground supervisor know by 9:30 a.m. on those days when you will be eating lunch so that there is enough to go around!
Annual Celebration of Mission Event to be held
The annual Celebration of Mission Event for all United Methodist Churches will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Middletown Mall from 10AM until 4PM. Entertainment will include Worshipping Expression Ministries, Son Rise from Church of Good Shepherd, United Voices from the FBI, and Fighting for Jesus youth choir from Mannington. Activities include theme baskets in a silent auction, bake sale, craft sale, white elephant, auction at noon, flower sale, Kid’s Carnival, food, and donations for missions. All profits will benefit United Methodist missions in West Virginia. The public is invited to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and inspiration.
New Business!
Tranquil Waters Salon is now open for business! Tranquil Waters Salon is operated by Mary Longwell, a local girl, who is offering a variety of services to the community! She does everything from hair, pedicures, nail enhancements, facials, etc. The salon is located inside of Lisa K’s Prostyling and Cuts located on Railroad Street (beside the old bridge in the curve of Mill and Railroad). Her hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9a.m.- 3p.m., Thursday from 10a.m.-3p.m. and 5p.m. - 8p.m., Friday from 9 a.m.-3p.m. and Saturday by appointment only. To get an appointment please call Lisa K’s at 304-825-1102 and ask for Mary’s Tranquil Waters Salon! Congratulations on this new business and much success!
Longaberger Bus Trip
A Longaberger bus trip is planned for Saturday, May 9th. The chartered bus will be leaving Middletown Mall in Fairmont and the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown. We will be stopping in Downtown Dresden for some shopping as well as the Longaberger Homestead! Included in the trip is bus fare, a light morning snack, catalogs, coupons, prizes, games, door prizes and dinner. Cost is only $60! Reservations are needed and seats fill up fast! Contact Connie Jo at (304)449-1706 for reservations or more information. Contact MeA big thanks to everyone who has sent me news lately and even just a nice word about the column! I’m always happy to put things in for people in the community and elsewhere! Please send all news to me at P.O. Box 513 Farmington, WV 26571 by phone at 304-825-6690 and email at mailto:auburnfatalist@Gmail.com You can also check out the website at http://farmingtonfarmer.blogspot.com and all the contact info is on there as well. |
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| Farmington News for the week of March 30th
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Farmington News Week of March 30th
Good Morning Farmington!
I noticed that the rain we had this week has sure brought out the daffodil’s (and I even spotted a dreaded dandelion yesterday in a crack in the sidewalk! Yikes!) everywhere from flowerbeds to spots along side the road. I’m not sure how everyone else’s gardening is coming along but it seems like one thing we sure have popping up around town just happens to be a lot of real estate signs! If anyone’s in the neighborhood for a nice neighborhood they just need to shop around town! I also wanted to pass along that another “spring favorite” is popping up in patches from what I hear (and smell!). My Dad had one of the first Ramp burgers of the season over the weekend and says that his patch is doing quite nicely this year!
Longaberger Bus Trip A Longaberger bus trip is planned for Saturday, May 9th. The chartered bus will be leaving Middletown Mall in Fairmont and the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown. We will be stopping in Downtown Dresden for some shopping as well as the Longaberger Homestead! Included in the trip is bus fare, a light morning snack, catalogs, coupons, prizes, games, door prizes and dinner. Cost is only $60! Reservations are needed and seats fill up fast! Contact Connie Jo at (304)449-1706 for reservations or more information.
Woman’s Club to Hold Bingo
The GFWC Woman's Club of Mannington will have a Longerberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bingo Sunday, April 5th at North Marion School Cafeteria. Doors open at 1pm, bingo will be 21 games and start at 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be available. There will be raffles for a basket "Spring is Busting Out all Over" the large storage basket filled with spring items. A Vera Bradley retired "Bowler Bag" "Hope" the 2008 cancer awareness purse and a 50-50 raffle. Door prizes will be given throughout the afternoon. For more information or tickets to bingo or raffle please call 986-1348 or 986-2781.
Yard Sale!
The Kovar family will be having a yard sale this Friday and Saturday, April 3rd and 4th starting at 9 a.m. at the Fire Dept. It’s a multi-family yard sale that’s sure to have lots of nice items. If you’re on the hunt for some bargains, stop by and see what they have to offer!
Bookmobile Schedule
I just wanted to remind everyone that the Marion County Library Bookmobile is still making it’s way to Farmington each Thursday from 11:30-12:30! The Bookmobile stocks a variety of materials from books, magazines, DVD’s, and more! For more information on the Bookmobile please call the library at 366-1210 ex. 27.
Contact Me
A big thanks to everyone who has sent me news lately and even just a nice word about the column! I’m always happy to put things in for people in the community and elsewhere! Please send all news to me at P.O. Box 513 Farmington, WV 26571 by phone at 304-825-6690 and email at auburn fatalist@gmail.com You can also check out the website at http://farmingtonfarmer.blogspot.com and all the contact info is on there as well.
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