NAME: Cahley Farrell of Huntington and Robert Krick of Ashland were included in the president’s list for the fall semester at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. Cahley is majoring in biochemistry. Robert is majoring in finance.
ANTI-VALENTINE’S: An anti-Valentine’s Day traffic light and post office games, open to singles aged 21 and over, are available from 9 am to 11:30 pm on Friday, February 12, at Cellar Door, 905 3rd Ave. Limited capacity with local and state COVID guidelines followed.
NEW MEMBERS: Nick and Allison Elkins joined Kenova United Methodist Church on December 20. Welcome them to the congregation and watch God bless them on their journey.
CELEBRATION: The Development Therapy Center presents its 20th annual Valentine’s Day celebration in a different way this year – it is held virtually – at 8 pm on Saturday, February 13. Available packages include Darlings, $ 30; Heartthrobs, $ 75; Love Birds, $ 125; and soulmates, $ 200, and can be picked up from 8 am to 7 pm Thursday through Friday, February 11-12, or from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, February 13, downtown, 803 7th Ave. The second Battle of the Badges Boogie Down Challenge with Huntington Fire vs. Huntington Police is offered. The fifth annual lip sync battle with local celebrities is available, and “The Real Soulmates of Huntington” is conducted. To purchase a package, contact http://developmentaltherapycenter.com/valentine-celebration/. Call 304-523-1164 when you arrive at the parking lot.
NOMINATED: Kathryn Fried of Ashland was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Delaware in Newark. To be eligible for the list, full-time students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a scale of 4.0 for the semester.
PRESENTATION: Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum honors Black History Month with an online event, “Health Care Disparities During a Pandemic”, with Jill Upson, chairman of the Governor’s Committee on Disparities and doctors from Marshall and WVU, at 4 pm Wednesday, February 10. Visit https://tinyurl.com/lyceum21021.
RECIPIENT: Timothy Stollings of Prichard recently received the RM Churchwell Memorial Scholarship Donation Fund at Findlay University for the 2020-2021 academic year.
BAPTISM: Barrett Elkins, born on October 3, 2017, and Berkley Elkins, born on December 3, 2019, the son of Nick and Allison Elkins, were baptized on December 20 at Kenova United Methodist Church. They are grandchildren of Richard and Stephanie Elkins and great-grandchildren of Pat Cornwell. May these little ones walk with the Lord and never stray from His ways.
FIRST: This Tuesday, February 9, is the first year that Garnet Bryant celebrates her wedding anniversary without her husband, Bob Bryant, who passed away in November. They had been married for over 45 years on this date. May Garnet be comforted by knowing what thoughts and prayers are with her during this memory and time of mourning.
PROMOTION: Marilyn E. Kearns, a graduate of Wahama High School, was promoted to senior vice president of human resources at Ohio Valley Bank and vice president of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. She started at the bank in 1996 as a clerk and payroll secretary. She also graduated from the Bank Leadership Institute of Ohio Bankers League and the Graduate School of Banking-Human Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin. Former Student of the Year through OVB’s continuing education program, she also received certificates and awards.
TODAY’S ANNIVERSARIES: Lisa McCain, Jimmie Hedrick, Carrie Brown, Cody Braley, Harvey Morrison, Debby Isaacs, Kelly Williamson, Pauline Adkins, John Workman, Karen Shanholtzer, Matt Duncan.
TODAY’S ANNIVERSARY: David and Renee Dunfee celebrate number 6.
LAUGHTER: A man and his wife were sitting in the living room and he said to her: “Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If this happens, just pull the plug. ”The wife got up, kissed him gently, turned off the TV and threw away the beer.
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