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Tues. July 3, 1990 Hinton News - 5
Canoe Programs 99D
HiotooVi ,tor eo r 04)4
conduct canoe programs on Thurs- 0417
days from June 14 through Aug. 30. Wednesday: Evening Program at costs one dollar for adults ~nd 50¢
NationalPark Service Announces onstrations are free to the public July 7, 8; August 4, 5, 25, 26. Meet at the Hinton Visitor Center Bluestone State Park. 8 pm - 9 pm. for children, with children u~der six
~" Appalachian Craft Demonstrations andwillbeheldattheVisitorCenter Louise & William Foley, Cross-on Bypass 3/20 at 10 A.M. where Join a ranger for a slide program on free. Craft Exhibit. ll:30a~-4pm.
A variety of special craft demon-forll:30amuntil4pm. In addition, stitch and woodwork: Saturday, July participants will join with a park theNewandBluestoneRivers. MeetTraditional Appalachian cr~]fts wilt
strations will be offered during the exhibitsandsalespublicationsdeal- 14. service ranger for a five hour canoe at the activities building, be demonstrated by local a~tisans•
months of July and August at the ing with the cultural and natural Andy & Lois Anderson, Broom- program. Thursdays:ConoeTripontheNew At Canyon Rim Visitor ~¢:enter.
National Park Service's temporaryhistory of the New River Gorge are maker: Sunday, July 15; Sat. &The canoe trip will begin below River. 10 am - 3 pm. Ranger guided Carnifex Ferry Hike. 2:30~m ~ 4
Visitor Center located offU. S. 19 at also available. Sunday, Augtmt 11, 12. Brooks Fall where participants will paddling experience. Meet at Hin- pm. A short hike with view~on the
the old Burnwoed Campground. The " The following is a list of the art- Mary Gentry & Margaret Evans, have an opportunity to practice ton Visitor Center. Gauley River and interpre~tion of
prime objective is to share some of ists and the crafts they will demon- Tole painting: Sat. & Sunday, July canoeing techniques. The trip will Fridays: Evening Program at the civil warin this area. Me~t at the
the cultural history of Southern strate: 28, 29. continue about three miles to above Pipestem State Park. 9 pm - 10 pm. Carnifex Ferry State Park ~seum.
Appalachia with our visitors. John & Betty Blake, Pioneer Eugene Ratliff& GoneWorthing- Sandstone Falls. A lunch break will Meet at Pipestem Campground Evening Program at Babc~ State
Unless otherwise noted, all dem- Women's Wear: On Sat. & Sunday, ton, Blacksmith: Sat. & Sunday, be taken on one of the islands in the (Mountaineer Room if raining).Park. 8 pm - 9 pm. Nationiil Park
August 18, 19. river where natural and cultural Saturdays:BluestoneRiverWalk. Service ranger will give a l~r, ogram
history of the area will be discussed. 2 pm - 4 pm. A guided hike along the on the cultural and natural~istory
The trip is suitable for beginners, scenic Bluestone River. Meet at the i~.
Instruction in basic paddling tech- bottom of the tramway at Pipestem ~:he area. Meet at Activit s Shel-
nique and water safety will be coy- State Park. Sunday: Bird Walk. 8 am!~10 am.
Join our park ranger for a ~orning
of sites and sounds. Meet at~isitor
Center. Children's Program at
Babcock State Park. 9 am - ~10 am.
Ranger led activities for chilttren of
all ages• Meet at the Activities
ered. Canyon Rim Visitor Center (304)
Participants. may bring their own 574-2115
canoes, paddles, and life jackets or Fridays: Evening Program at
equipment may be rented from a Babcock State Park. 8 pm - 9 pm
local outfitter who can also provide National Park Service ranger will
shuttle service, give a program on the cultural and
During the first week of July, in a strong.
down, Sunday's July 8 events will
Pre-registration by Tues. before natural history of the area. Meet at Shelter. Bus Tours and Crdft Ex-
' week long festival, the town ofMar- All typss ofcontests take place on include the unforgettable Black the trip is mandatory, as groups are Activities Shelter. hibit same schedule as Satur~ay.
linton will open its doers with music, Friday: Liar's Contest, horseshoe Powder Shooting and Pioneer Days limited to six canoes. Saturdays: Kaymoor Hike. 9 am- Note" Other suecial events and
parades, pageants, contestsandgood pitching, spelling bee & history Hymn Sing. Formoreinformationandtomake 12 pm. Guided hike to the historic activities will be offered throughout
• *food, with major events taking place contest and the evening will begin Throughout Pioneer Days vari- reservations please stop by or call Kaymoormine site. Meet at Visitor thesummer. Pleasecontacttl~epark
• between July 4th and 8th. with the Clown Parade & Firemen's ous organizations and vendors will New River Gorge National River, Center. Bus Tours. Guided toursfor additional information.
The Pioneer Days Fourth of July Parade all to be followed by a street be serving food from chili and hot Hinton Visitor Center at 466-0417 into the Gorge leave the Visitor - !
¢e]ebration wi]] consist of 3 and 4- dance and square dance, dogs to funnel cakee and barbecued betweenRA.M, and 5:00 P.M. Children's Nature Program
:~;, Wlieeler obstacle courses, musical As the activities peak on Satur- chicken. Admission to most Pioneer W.Va. State Fair
• ~ concerts through out the day, hoola day, noons will wanttomisstheflea Days events is free with a Corn- . .
., hoop and jump rope contests, ice market, horse pulling contest, an- memorative pioneer Days badge for d At Nat
cream eating and bubble blowing tique car show, demolition derby,only $2. Visualizealandofbrilliantcolor- Offere ionai Park Service
.. contests, pet & bicycle parade, Free old time music concert and more PocahontasCountywelcomesyouful lights, where children of all ages nt
watermelon and much more-FUN thatwilltakeplacearoundtheGrand home to Pioneer Days 1990, For share fantasies, where excitement Hinton Visitor Ce er
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Parade when antique cars, floats, more information please call 1-800- prevails and there is no end to one's This summer New River Gorge have not pre-registered but~ would
, ,~ Field events will be scheduled for horses, and bands march the parade 336-7009 or write Doug Dunbrack, imagination. Thoughts of a trip into National River rangers invite kids like to attend a session pleaZe call
. Thursday July 5, along with the route. Later, a street dance and Pioneer Days Director, 700 Second this wonderland will materalize ages 8-11 to join them at four nature ahead to see if there is spacf~ avail-
crowningofMissPocahontasThurs- square dance will top off the Ave.,Ma~linton, WV24954. Phone: when Reithoffer Shows, TheAristo- study workshops. Through HANDS- able. Parents are asked tocheck
dayevening. Astreet dance will also Saturday's events. (304) 799-6569 or 799-4315. cratofShowBusiness, rollsintotown ON ACTIVITIES children will learn their children in at the Visitpy Cen-
"'::~. keep the streets of Marlinton going As the week's activities wind for its first visit to the W.Va. State about weather, energy, plants and ter desk before each session,,There
"!: . . Fair, Aug. 10-18. animals, geology, ecology, andmore! is no charge for these activities.
AWAR :) OFFEREr FOR A family run organization, Workshops will be held on alter- Anyoneattendingallfour~ossions
} founded in 1898, today's company is nate Friday afternoons July 6 & 20 will receive an activity patc~ Cer-
i VANDAL ]SM / MARl JUANA operatedbythirdandfourthgenera-andAugust3&17from2to3:30at tificates will be awarded fq~ each
tion showmen. They travel the globe the Hinton Visitor Center, Route 3/ session attended. ~
seeking out the ultimate in new 12 Bypass. For more information or t~'0regis-
super-spectacular thrill rides and Group sizeislimited to 15 so pre- ter call 466-0417 or stop ]~y the
i Pi ANTAT]O S attractions, many of which are in- registration is recommended, lfyou Hinton Visitor Center.O ~'l~
troduced to North American fairgo- • , ,
ers for the first timeeveron one of Natural H1 tory Bo
the Reithoffer Midways.
N "] b!e
i The Reithoffers promise exciting ' 1
~-~ New River Oo~Natidttal River worth of park property. This prop- 'ing information about the theft or attractions on the Kiddie Midway OW AV t a :
.~ Supenr~fenden~ ~[~nnedy has ertyinc]udestheburningofportable dN'trdbfionofparkpropertyshould designed for the younger set. Many A Naturalists View of the New Fay~teville.
(i announced that the park will pay an toilets, the theft of informational Call the park's ChiefRangar at (304) of the modern day kiddie rides are RiverGorgeNationalRiver, written The book will retail for approxl-
~:.'.'award of $250 for information lead- signs, the destruction of gates and 465-0508. themed to help children relate to the by Kurt Andrew Buhlmann, is now mately $7.37, including tax. It can
" i~ ing to the successful prosecution of billboards, the theft of trash cans, Kennedyalsoannouncedthat, due numerous fictional characters they on sale at the New River Gorgealso be purchased through the mail
the destruction of picnic tables and to the recent seizure of marijuana frequently seeon television and else-
i. individualswhoarevandalizingpark National River s visitor centers. (with check or money order]made
!:~ property, graffiti left on the Sandetone Board- plants in the park, an award ofup to where. Favorites include "Panda Theforty-sixpagevolumeisillus- out to ENP&MA) through t~j)e Na--
~" New River Gorge NationaI River, walk, other park structures and $250 will be paid for information Bear", "Loch Ness Dragon", =The tratedwithovereightyphotographs, tional Park Service, P. O. B f~F 246,
"'/ which is a unit ofthe National Park natural features such as rocks, leadingtothe discoveryofmarijuana Worm and the Apple" and the =Red
Baron~ to name a few found in the
Reithoffer Kiddieland. Not to be
forgotten is the Giant Ferris Wheel
and the always popular antique
Merry-Go-Round.
The State Fair of W.Va. invites
you to share in the excitement as
Reithoffer Shows join us beginning
at 10 a.m. Fri. Aug. 10 and at 8 a.m.
Aug. 11 - 18.
maps, and line drawings. This new
publication includes an overview of
the plants, animals and geology of
the New River Gorge. The author,
Kurt Buhlmann says, "It is intended
to acquaint the first-time visitor with
the gorge and its flora and fauna."
Published in cooperation with
Eastern National Park and Monu-
ment Association (ENP&MA) and
the West Virginia Department of
Natural Resources, the book may be
purchased at the two visitor centers
for the National River:, the Hinton
Visitor Center on the Hinton By-
Pass, Rt. 3/12, and our temporary
Canyon Rim Visitor Center, north of
Glen Jean, W.V. 25846. Tot~ mail
order costs lincluding tax) is~}8.70.
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Jimmy's TV
Sales and ServiCe
"geeplng The Tradition Alive"
309 Temple Strei t
Hinton, WV 2595|
WE SERVICE ALL
ELECTRONIC EQUIPME iT!
Don Edwards - C.E.T. Plane:
Steve Ross- C.E.T. 466.- 66
,,
Bluestone Satellite Systems
We sell the Best! Pipeatem, W.V. ~
General Instrument
Drake
Uniden
and Sales & Service |
Descramblers Benny Wills 466-5409 ,!
plantations inside the park. All
information provided to Park Rang-
ers on either vandalism or mari-
juana will be treated with the strict-
est of confidence.
Scraps of memories stitched to-
gether with love make all quilts
special. So spedal that they deserve
country-wide recognition.
The State Fair of West Virignia
along with ninet n other state fairs
will host a special quilters contest
sponsored by Better Homes and
Gardens books. Ifyou have a hand-
appliqued or patchwork quilt that
has been completed by an individual
in 1989-90, you may have stitched
yourself into a Better Homes and
Gardens book blue ribbon and
$100.00.
One hand-appliqued and one
patchwork quilt will be sent to
Meredith Corporation for judging at
the 1990 Houston Quilt Festival for
grand prizes of $500.00.
So, get those pieces stitched by
machine or hand, and get the
thimbles out for the appliquing and
quilting. The State Fair of West
Virginia has a space for your quilt-
ing creation, 42 inches or larger,
original design or adaption of a tra-
ditional design. But, hurry; entry
forms must be received by July 25.
All quilts will be on display in the
West Virginia Building at the State
Fair, Aug. I0-18.
If you have a quilt to enter you
may contact the State Fair office
(304) 645-1090 or write: State
of Weet Virginia, p. O. Drawer 986,
Lewishurg, WV 24901.
The gravity of the moon is about
one sixth that of earth.
IH
The National Park Service is of-
fering a $250 award at anyone who
is willing to supply information that
would allow Park Rangers to de-
velop a case and successfully prose-
cute the guilty party. Any one hay-
°, ..... Service, is located in Fayette, Sum-
'~ mers and Raleigh Counties. The
park has been experiencing a rash of
vandalism.
~. ........ According to Kennedy, vandals
.. have destroyed thousands of dollars
i ':; State Of
: '"-° :' =A Tradition of People and Pride~
< , : ~ awaits you at the 66th annual State
!: ' ~':. '- Fair of West Virginia. The theme for
• : " 1990 exhibits the tradition of the
:i ~,,~ ~:; .: Mountain State's country fair dat-
t Virginia
Johnny Cash, Fri. Aug. 17, at 6:30
p.m. and 9: p.m.; Stivie B. and the
Cover Girls will perform at 1 p.m.
and Willie Nelson at 8:30 p.m. on
Sat. Aug. 18.
Grandstand tickets will be avail-
' • ing back to 1858.
:: '-' "Afair of proportions" was held in able starting Mon. June II, at 8:00
'i Lewishurg during the mid-nineteen a.m. Walk-up orders and mail or-
hundreds which produced "Trav- ders only will be accepted June II.
~-"~ .... eller', General Robert E. Lee's re- Notelephoneorderswillbe accepted
," ', nowned war horse. The Ci~l War until Tues. June 12, at 9:00 a.m.
;""~='interrupted the fair and not until Walk-up orders will be processed
• :--'1921 did =The Great Greenbrier before mail orders. All mail and tsle-
!i~. i~ Valley Fair" emerge from the Short- phoneorderspostmarkedorreceived
' -", horn Association shows of1917-1920, after Aug. 4 will be held at the ~ will
,'"" : In 1941 the State Legislature desig- call" window located at the grand-
, nated this fair as =The State Fair of stand ticket office behind the grand-
: ...... West Virignia-, only tobeinterrupted
stand.
, for four years by World War If. The
:~ .... country tradition of the fair we all From page 1
know has been a yearly event since
1946, providing the people of W.Va.
, ........ and ~rrounding areas wholesome 1989: Record
! : entertainment and fun.
year the fair will offer the Year for DOH
traditional entertainment of horse sennellevelsin1978and1989shows
: ~. shows, arts and crafts demonstra- that the number of employees de-
~' tions, harness racing, 4-H and FFA creased from more than 7,740 in
..... shows, draft horse pulling, exhibits 1978 to about 5,170 in 1989.
! " :., i, of agriculture, dairy products, and Also, a comparison of the amount
- home arts to name a few. Along with of funds received by W.Va. during
! -~the traditional, the fair will offer the fiscal years1978 and1989 shows
! new excitement with the Chinesethat federal contributions have de-
,' ~ ~Golden Dragon Acrobats, Better creased from $157.1 million in 1978
~ 'Homes and Garden's Quilt Contest, to $119.6 million in 1989.
...... ~ i:Amazing Marlo the Magician, and These record improvements were
"" 'Roithoffer Shows, "The Aristocrats possible as part of Governor G~aston
;:"of Show Business," who will produce Caperton's commitment to upgrad-
~'~ the tmwest and most spectacular ing and renovating highways and
! midway ever seen at the State Fair bridges for the people of W.Va.
"ofW.Va. The process was aided by in-
. o. With pride the State Fair of West creased state highway funds gener-
! ..:Virgmm will host the outstanding ated by the additional 5 cents per
entertainment of Lionel Cartwright gallon tax on gasoline.
~ ,*~:, and The Van-Dells on Fri. Aug. 10,
~',C- ?'at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Alabama, Sat.
Aug. 11, at 6p.m. and 9 p.m.; Reba
i McEntire, Sun. Aug. 12, at 4 p.m.
.~--"and 7 p.m.; Garth Brooks and Wild
i ?:~', (~Roee, Mon. Aug. 13, at 8 p.m.; Char-
i ~,',.. he Darnels, Tues., Aug. 14, at 8 p.m.;
i ~Randy Travis, Wed. Aug. 15, at 6:30
~. ~p.m. and R p.m.; Fabian, TheCoast- The first ballet was performed in
i "ers, and The Shirslles, Thurs. Aug. Paris in 1581. It was a five-snd-a-
..... 16, at 8 p.m., t.,eorge Jones and half-hour spectacle.
Dr. WilHam Peter Mathews
209 Ballengee Street
Hinton, W Va 25951
Telephone 304-466-3551
Patients that cannot come
in during the week 9 - 5 may
call for night appointments.