4B The Mountain Messenger, Thursday, October 18, 1990
The Roof In Ronceverte
Mr and Mrs Clyde Mann
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clyde Mann of
Renlck (formerly of Shrewsbury),
will celebrate their 55th wedding
anniversary October 20.
Mr Mann is retired from
Shrewsbury Coal Co. Mrs Mann,
a homemaker, is the former Ra-
moth Morgan.
An open reception will be held
October 20 at Ranch Room Res-
taurant, Lewlsburg Airport, from
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Manns have five children:
James of Shrewsbury: Mazie
Melton, Chesterfield, Virginia;
Forest of Charleston; Sarah
Horn, Ridgeville, South Carolina:
Ann Ramsey, Charleston; eight
grandchildren; five great-grand-
ehfldren.
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Humana Hospital. Greenbrier Valley
would like to introduce someone special.
D. Downs Little, M.D.,
Internal Medicine, has
recently joined the medical
staff of Humana Hospital -
Greenbrier Valley. He is in
private practice with Green-
brier Physicians, Inc., in
Ronceverte.
Dr. Little is a native of
Spananburg, SC, and is a
graduate of the Medical
University of South Caro-
lina. He completed his
training at the Cleveland
Clinic, Eastern Virginia
Graduate School of Medi-
cine and Tulane University
School of Medicine.
Dr. Little is certified by the
American Board of Internal
Medicine. He practiced in
Virginia prior to his move
to the Greenbrier Valley.
To make an appointment,
call:
647-5115
200 Maplewood Avenue
Ronceverte, WV
Local gospel quartet, The Be-
lievers, are firm believers that if
you want help with a good
cause, just appeal to gospel mu-
sic lovers. In their annual sing
held this year at Ronceverte's Is-
land Park Amphitheater Septem-
ber 16, the quartet appealed for
money to go toward the installa-
tion of a permanent roof for the
new riverside facility. A quick
passing of the hat among tile
approximate 450 visitors pro-
duced close to $600 lor this pur-
pose. Quartet members thank
everyone who helped with their
sing and all who donated time,
food and money.
Believers' piano player, alto,
and only lady of tile group, Bar
bara Stone, spoke warmly of
many bnsmesses and individu-
als who had helped in some way.
"I began inviting singers
months ago," Ms Stone said.
"About everyone I asked readily
accepted and was happy to
help." "rills was also true of
friends who donated food and
time and folks who helped with
the public relations.
Singers there for the after-
noon included The Believers,
Sweet Charity; The Kingdom
Heirs, tteaven's Ethos, The
Elmore Family, The dames
Chapel Trio and Joy In The
Morning. Reverend Sterling Mor-
gan, bass singer, and Frank
Hanlpton, lead singer, enjoyed
acting as Masters of Ceremony
for the afternoon sing.
Believers' member Pete Piercy
explained that even though the
projected cost of the amphithea-
ter roof would probably exceed
$11,000, based on volunteer la-
bor) tills donation and any other
donations would be large drops
in the bucket. Mr Piercy joins Is-
land Park conlmissioners and
the amphitheater committee in
urging other groups and organi-
zalions to find ways of raising
money for /he roof. They hope to
have it completed before winter.
~rhls is a facility to be proud of
and enjoyed by everyone," said
Mr Piercy. "It's beautiful location
here by the river makes it special
to me." Mr Piercy explained that
donations may be made by con-
tacting Keith Morgan at tile First
National Bank in Ronceverte.
Rentals of the facility are
handled by an amphitheater
committee chaired by Charlotte
Morgan. Other committee mem-
bers are Pat Bausennan, Bernie
Deskins, Ann Fisk, Rosalee Am-
bler and Hall Walls.
The Believers extend special
thanks to Crawfords Food Cen-
ter, Rudy's Corner Grill, Ken,
lucky Fried Chicken, Lewisburg
Produce, Shoneys, Corner Mar-
ket, Akles, McDonalds. Farmer
Mac's, ttardees, Wiseman's Flo-
ral and Burger King for dana-
lions. "Also the media were all
great," said Barbara Stone. "All
of our local newspapers and ra-
dio stations were very supportive
and helpful." Among these were
The Valley Ranger, the Mountain
Messenger, Daily News, The
Meadow River Post, WRON,
WVKM, WRRL, WSLS and
WKCJ.
Another special thanks went
to Island Park Commissioner
Lindy Hodges who, along with
the help of Bernie Deskins, put
a temporary plastic roof over the
amphitheater for the benefit
sing.
Walton Baby
Boy Born
Logan Michael Walton, son of
Don and Kathi Walton, was born
July 23 at Community Hospital in
Williamsburg, Virginia. He
weighed 7 Ibs. 10 ozs. and was 20
inches long. Grandparents are
Larry and Joyce Walton of
Frankford and Mary Gibbs of
Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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call or visit-us today. Bosses Week is
October 15-19,
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Ronceverte ~W 24970
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The name may be a lot longer that the incision.
Actual size ~ff" the largest irwision.
Traditiowal gallbladder surgery requires
an iru.'i.~ion up to 16 times larger than this.
New procedure means faster
recovery and less discomfort.
Here's what happens. A tiny tube is inserted
into the abdomen through an incision about
three-eights of an inch long. This allows the
gallbladder to be observed on a high-resolution
TV monitor.
Three small incisions about the diameter of a
ballpoint pen are made to permit the insertion
of instruments to reach and remove the gall
bladder.
Three local surgeons are currently pertbrining
laparoscopic cholecystectomies at Humat a
Hospital - Greenbrier Valley. They are D s.
Alan Lee, William Mossburg and Benjamin
Plybon.
It's possible to be back to normal
in days instead of weeks.
Many patients experience little di.,,comlbrt
and are ready to leave the hospital the next
day. In fact, it's highly possible that the proce-
dure can be completed on an outpatient basis.
Some patients are usually able to return to a
normal diet the same day and regular daily
routines in as few as three days. "Daditional
gallbladder surgery requires a hospital stay of
some four or five days and as much as a six-
week recovery period.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the latest in
a long list of new state-of-the-an technologies
introduced to tiffs area by ltumana l lospital -
Greenbrier Valley.
pit -
Davis Stuart Road, Fairlea/Ronceverte, WV
304--647-4411
Three original founders of Trinity United Methodist
M. Casdorph (left), Mrs A. K. Piercy, and Mrs H. E.
F
Lois Fry (left) presents Ruth Diem a corsage in honor of
membership at Trinity Methodist Church, Ronceverte.
50 Years'
Three of the original 33 char-
ter members of the Trinity
United Methodist Women's or-
ganization attended a special fif-
tieth anniversary celebration
September 23 in Ronceverte. The
three, Mrs M. M. Casdorph, Mrs
H. E. Johnson-Moses and Mrs A.
K. Piercy, were all officers of the
women's church group when it
was organized September 19,
1940. Three additional founding
members, Mrs L. A. Dent, Mrs C.
J. Farren, and Mrs Howard
Loudin, were unable to attend
the golden anniversary meeting.
Reverend Mark
the program and
tesheard read
8. The ensemble
Eyes That I May
current president
nacre read the
United
Elizabeth Altizer,
nied by Alma Hogse
Touched Me" and
related the
Each of the three launders
who attended the party were
given corsages of carnations
tipped with gold. In addition, 52-
year church member Ruth Diem
was presented a certificate and
flowers by the women's group.
Opal Fullen and June Peters.
both long-time members of
Trlnity's women's organ~ation,
coordinated the event. Approxi-
mately 75 persons attended the
program, Mrs Peters said. Don-
nie O'Brlen of White Sulphur
Springs created the gold-deco-
rated cake and gold- imprinted
plates and napkins were used to
carry out the 50-year theme.
A special bulletin board was
created which outlined "...the
jllllon things the Women of the
Church do," Mrs Peters said.
"Over the years the ladies found
many ways to emphasize the
purpose of the organization and
serve their church. It was be-
cause of that dedication to God's
women's organizatiorl.
presented the floral
the charter
group sang "Blest
That Binds."
Refreshments were
Mary Glover, Pauline
Mary Alice Welkle,
and Mrs Longanacre.
Trinity United
Church was art
the "new"
Church South. It first
services September 1~
the corner of Walnut
Pocahontas Avenue.
The By-Laws of
United Methodist
"The organized
United Methodist
be a community
purpose is to know
experience freedom
persons throu
develop a creative,
fellowship, and to
cepts of mission
patton in the global
the Church."
Sixty-four attended
bration -- 33
work performed by the Women ofguests. The guests
the Church, that we gathered to White Sulphur
honor the living charter mem- burg, Falrlea,
bers -- those who were always Charleston,
there to help," Mrs Peters said. and Pittsford, New
RE-ELECT JIM ROWE
To The House of
I
I
Proven Leadership for
G reenbrier Cou nty
"Delegate Rowe understands the
agriculture plays in the state and those
rural people need and those things that
need to have forced upon them. He certain
the extra mile and we appreciate all he has
the people of West Virginia."
--Steve Hannah
West Virginia Farm
Paid for by the Rowe Volunteer Committee,
John W. Deitz, Treasurer
