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,= ,_ RAILROAD ,, .:00RECOLLECTIONS I By Roy C. Long Because a recent survey found that The II HINTON NEWS m the favored source  HERO OF WALKER'S STATION typhoid m those days was high and During the next six to eight weeks for three out of five for local news and advertising items. Save $$$ Call (304) 466-0005 Monday through Friday, or send this coupon to the address below and we will bill you for your 52 week subscription. (i,m.m ilrlm) City State zip__ TEAR & MAIL TO: THE HINTON NEWS P. O. BOX 1000 HINTON, WV 25951 John Henry Open House Set The John Henry Preservation Committee will hold an Open House on May 8th. at Talcott Elementary School. The committee is working with the West Virginia Department of Culture & History to preserve any information on the John Henry Legend. The public is invited to bring any personal memorabilia to the Open House where it will be chronicled by Culture & History staff and immediately returned to the owner. The Open House will begin an 10 am in the school cafeteria. Stafffrom the Departaent of Culture & History and members of the John Henry committee will be available to answer questions• The Open House will be open until 4 pro. The committee is looking for printed or hand-written materials, photos, oral histories, statues, etc ........ that de-ict John Hen constructi n ummers uounw uonvenmn •.  _ ry, q . ,sol Visitors Bureau For further ox the tJreat ena "lunne! t,.q ne .•  " .. .... railroad industry (- l°e0 10  in ":ihforamvaom ncernmg me norm • -. "" ,' " .  : Hknrypeh,Houseyocontact the Talcatt vlmky,smmttee is also interested in historical data Bill Dillon at 466-3640 or Karla concerning transportation Gunnoe at 466-4997, development in the area from as early as 1770. All items documented will remain on the premises and within the owner's sight. Information collected will be cataloged with the Department of Culture & History in Charleston. The John Henry Preservation Committee will use the data collected for a number of promotional pieces, including the development of a historical drama based on the life of John Henry. It is the goal of this committee to develop a tourist destination point at Talcott that would include a museum, park and amphitheater where the drama would be preformed. The John Henry Preservation Committee is affiliated with the rh., Eddie's Market 201 Greenbrler Drive Ph: 466-6681 CIGARETTES: .... Malboro $2.00 off a carton. GPC $3.00 offa carton Doral $3.50 off s carton Blacketones Bury I Get I Free First Class $11.99 a carton USA $12.99 a carton CHEWING TOBACCO: All Brands In Stock Only $14.62 a carton SNUFF: While Supplies Copenhagen & Skoal $22.64 a roll ..... Redwood & Silvercreek $12.08 a roll Last t t t Vine Ripe Tomatoes 65¢ lb. [ rwe, _, | Fresh Ramps $1.10 a bunch / I New Golden Delicious 69¢ lb. / ,I,',e s" . I . New Potatoes 59€ lb.  '.6--I I Baking Potatoes 39¢ lb.   9 " ;,.. I I #10 bags potatoes $1.49 a bag  ,  i Call for large orders at 466-6681jf_ r ..... ,'=7. ........ ..-7 ' ---- "1 Rent One Video Get One Free With COuon II I IIIII I COME DINE WITH US IN CLASS AT BEAUTIFUL, FOUNTAIN SPRINGS INN, INC. "THE CLEVELAND HOUSE" PO BOX 595 PETERSTOWN, WV 24963 (Across from entrance to Fountain Springs Golf Course on U. S. Rt.219 NE of Peterstown) Telephone (304) 753-5100 Open Daily For Dinner at 5:00 P. M. Sundays For Lunch At 12:00 P. M. Cocktails Specials Daily from 4:30 P. M. to 6:00 P. M. -1/2 Price-Free Hor'derves Tuesday Nights-Ladies Night-Free Legal Beverages for the Ladies Wednesday Nights-Family "Po Folks Dinner-All You Can Eat Spaghetti-Bread, Beverage and Salad, Only $5.95 Thursday Night-Social, Get Acquainted Night-Legal Beverages 1/2 Off-Free Hor'derves for Entire Evening Friday-The Big Bargain, Big Fish Fry and Seafood Night-All You Can Eat, Only $11.95 (Includes Unlimited Salad, Bread and Beverages) Saturday Night-Black Angus Steak Special-Only $12.95 Sunday-After Church Luncheon Specials Starting at $5.95 We "lay out the red carpet" for you at, "THE CLEVELAND HOUSE" SEE YOU THERE I I III II I [ T I IIII I I A railroad story with the Christmas spirit by Robert P. Fox (from Guideposts) - Reprint from The Train Dispatcher with permission. Some of the first sounds I can remember as a small boy were those of trains passing by our small Virginia farm. Our house sat only a few hundred feet from the Chesapeake and Ohio's mainline tracks running between Richmond and Newport News. The tiny railroad station, then known as Walkers, was located about 300 yards farther on down the tracks. My brother, who was two years older than I, my sister, two years younger, and I could play ball or tag near the tracks. The railroaders came to recognize us after awhile and then a freight train passed, the men in the locomotive and caboose would wave. One man who stood out was a flagman on the caboose of the regular afternoon run. He would wave to us with more than just a slight raise of the hand. His wave was a real friendly hello. His smile conveyed warmth and love and understanding. Needless to say, we all learned to look for him. Then one summer when I was eight, my brother and sister contracted typhoid fever. Somehow the rest of the family managed to escape it. The fatality rate from RAMP SUPPER A ramp supper will be held on Sat. May 8th. at the Asbury Community Center from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. Menu consists of ramps, ham, potatoes, corn, brown beans, cole slaw, cornbread, cornpone, homemade bread, desserts (assorted cakes), drinks (lemonade, tea, coffee, and sassafras tea). Prices are: Adults $7.00, children 6-12 $4.00 and children under 6 years free. Sponsored by Asbury Serylce • 1 u: t reslnmble dr acclce nts. AMERICAN LEGION The American Legion will meet on the 4th. Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p. m. in the Lincoln School. EONTRA DANCING ON THE GORGE Contra dancing on the gorge with caller Steve Ballman. Music provided by Bobby Taylor and friends. The dance will be held on Sat. May 1st. at Class VI River Runners on Ames Height Rd. (just off Rt. 19 and N of'the Bridge') near Lansing, WV. Phone 304-574-0704 for more in our area it was heightened by the difficulty in obtaining competent medical help - the neare::t doctor was ten miles away. Our isolated farm provided a problem in getting special foods, medicine and ice to combat the illness. A regular supply of ice was very important in treating the high fever typhoid brings and ice was nearly impossible to get in rural areas. But as so frequently happens, needs are met in unexpected ways. A few days after my brother and sister became sick, the local station agent advised my parents to have someone out in front of our home when the 2:30 freight came by. There was no reason given for this mysterious order. My father and I went there when we heard the whistle blow. Nothing happened as the cars rolled by. "Why doesn't it stop?" I said, looking up into my father's worried face. "Don't know," he said, gripping my hand tightly. Just then the caboose came into view and we saw the familiar face of the cheerful flagman standing on ,the rear of the car with something in his hands. As the car passed, the man threw out beyond the tracks a chunk of ice weighing almost 20 pounds. My father and I raced for it. Highway News W. VA. Dept. of Transportation, Division of Highways, District Nine - Lewisburg. Possible traffic delays April 26th. thru 30th. MONROE COUNTY: Gas Line Maintenance (WV - 3) Sinks. Grove. Sewer Line Project (WV-3) Union. Shoulder Stabilization (CR-29/2) ,Back V, alyRoad; (CR-219/19) Sprude Ru.gd; (CR4.):..Kakrel Creek R0d=ull Shottldes & Ditches (CR-29/2) Back Valley Road. (CR-219/19) Spruce Run Road. (CR- 23/4) Laurel Creek Road. Brush Control (CR-219/5) Hillsdale Toll Gate Rd. Other maintenance projects that should not delay traffic. SUMMERS COUNTY: Culvert Installation (CR-14/1) Hartwell Road. Pull Shoulders & Ditches (CR- 44/3) Duncan Branch Road. (CR-26) Indian Ridge Road. Various maintenance projects that should not delay traffic. All scheduled maintenance work is contingent upon favorable weather conditions. information and reservations. Is Your YOU AR00#p?? Obedience Classes starting in May! Adult Dog & Puppy Kindergarten Private Lessons Behavior Problems and Rehabilitation. Call 304-466-6711 it was my job to get out to the tracks each day when the freight roared by, and each day during the period of illness a block of ice would be thrown out. The flagman would always be careful to throw it just after the caboose had passed me so as not to injure me. Even on days when the flagman was off duty the ice would still be delivered. The flagman would make arrangements for his substitute to deliver it. On some days when I was a few seconds late in getting out before the end of the train came along, the flagman would stand on the caboose and point to the approximate spot where the ice had stopped rolling. I never did speak with the flagman, but my parents later found out his name was Capt. Billy Wood. Captain Wood had missed seeing my brother and sister out near the tracks and had inquired by telegraph to Walkers Station about the absence. After learning of the typhoid, he had seen to it that we would get the needed ice. As I've grown older I've thought about Captain Wood'S act of kindness many times. It may have seemed minor to him, but I know it greatly contributed to saving the lives of my brother and sister. There have been times when I've wondered why he did it - why an almost total stranger would take the time, energy and money to help out some small children he didn't know. But over the years I've learned I shouldn't question such kindness. I've come to see that some portion of God's loving and compassionate Spirit resides in everyone - even strangers. It's not important to know why someone lives. Just accepting the end product - love - and being thankful for it when it comes is enough. LETTERS POLICY . Letters are welcome, but no more than one letter each month will be accepted from the same writer. Pref. ervnco will be given to letter of 300 word= or le. Lomgsr letters may be shortened or rejected. Itter must be signed and must include an ad- drem and phone number. The tele. phone number will not be published. Letter will be edited for grammar, spelling, taste, syntax, and libel. Names will not be withheld. Address them to Letters to the Editor, P. O. Box 1000, Hinton, WV 25951. Jarrell's Exxon "Your Full-Service Service Station" 466-0133 New Winter Hours: Begins October 19, 1998 Sunday 9-8 Monday thru Saturday 7-9 Mechanics on Duty Six Days a Week BEST TIRE VALUES iN THE AREA!!! Large Inventory!!! • Front End Alignments • Air Conditioning • Oil Changes • Tire Mounting (European & American Equip) • Computerized Wheel Balances • Brake Work • Snap-On Computerized Diagnostic Equipment for Domestic & Import Vehicles • Most Auto Repairs • Full & Self Service Gasoline * Head Mechanic-- Neal Cody * Mechanic--Tim Ward REVIVAL SERVIC,S This is your personal in-vitation to revival services at Second Missionary Baptist Church el Talcott, W. VA. to be held May 11th through the 14th. Guest speaker will be Rev Charles Nicholes, Pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist in Lanark and Shiloh Baptist Church in Princeton. The theme will be "Christ Alive In 1999. John 2:19 - Rev. 2:18. There will be special singing nightly. Pastor E. G. Jackson invites everyone to attend. If you would like to attend but need a ride transportation will be provided. Call Sis. Hannah Standard at 466-3867. OOR. I AVL & TIDfl%I Iff. BIN'rON, WY, PHOI 4.11 Mark :iiii::::i::::i:: i ;: !!! i: R.Ellimn'Ph. $ Emphysema Causes and 1reatment Emphysema s a chronic lung disease that affects about 2 million Americans. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and having the sensation of not being abl'to get sufficient air into the lungs. In emphysema there is loss of vital lung function - the ability to take oxygen from the air and eliminate carbon dioxide from the body. The condition often results from years of assault on lung tissues by ciga- rette smoke and other environ- mental pollutants. Toxic chemi- cals in these pollutants damage tiny air sacs in the lungs, causing them to lose their sponginess and elasticity. With disease progres- sion it becomes increasingly diffi- cult for the affected person to breath. The chest wall may be extended to a barrel-like shape. In smokers, smoking cessation s an important first step in man- aging emphysema. Quitting smok- lngat any point in the:disphY- ,tess can pro'vide some"benefit. Bronchodilator medicines such as albuterol, terbutaline, and theo- ohylline relax the smooth muscles around the lung airways. Steroids such as prednisone relieve inflam- mation. Oxygen may be required if the damage to the lung tissue is severe. Only a small numbeFof persons benefit from lung trans- plants due to risks and expense associated with the procedure. Three Rivers Arts Council 3rd Annual Sponsored Poetry Reading & High Sehool Poetry Contest April 30th at 7 pm Rivertowne Inn, 315 Second Avenue, Hinton, WV Cash Prizes: 1st $50.00: 2nd $25.00: 3rd $10.00. All Summers County High School Students are eligible. Contacts: High School Students-- Lena Jane Jones (deadline--- April 21, 1999) Interested Poets: Patti Crawford (466-5618 after 6 pro) Coffee and Refreshments to be sold. WE'RE FIGHTING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL WITH SPECIAL AGENTS. Ann H. Gore- 210 Ballengee Street, Hinton, WV. 466-1075 Every year, thousands of Nationwide Insurance agents go back to high school to get students involved in the Prom Promise program, which gives teens the chance to commit to a prom free from drugs and alcohol. And while teenagers and adults usually disagree on things like music and fashion, there's one thing they can agree on - the importance of having a safe prom. Just ask the 3.4 million students the program reached this year alone Some students may never understand why anyone would volunteer to go back to school. But volunteering ts something our agents take very serio And that's what makes them so special. qiHde"  Prom PrmtH'  mtlWlcrm ur€ mut #  Im .m C I