For the last few weeks, Barboursville s Lorraine Powell has been entertaining as a house guest, Shirley Bradley of British Columbia, Canada. Bradley, who is also visiting with friends Wilbur and Michelle Epperly, hopes to retire to Barboursville with her husband, Alan, who is writing a screenplay set in the Civil War era. Christie O Bryan was also recognized that Sunday as the lay staff member of the quarter. She serves as the church secretary and financial secretary. Tri-State Youth Orchestra director, Ron Caviani, invites the public to attend the orchestra s spring concert at the Ritter Park Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Admission is free.
The orchestra consists of the finest music students from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, 12-19 years of age, who have auditioned for their positions. Elections will be held and scholarship recipients will be selected. Happy birthday this week to William Conley, Janet Stackpole, Elizabeth Nance, Rod Moehling, Jack Dyer, Dale Fitzwater, Jessica Thomas, Jean Daque, Mark McAllister, Zach Erwin, Amber Stevens, Debbi Canady, Mollie Call, Nancy Carter and Glada Vallandingham. Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this week are David and Linda Maxfield and Charles and Jessica Slash. Special congratulations to Clarence and Betty Booth of Barboursville who celebrate their 50th anniversary tomorrow.