MAYNARD – It's a polka extravaganza as all roads lead to Maynard on Sunday, Aug. 23, when the Maynard PNA presents its annual Polka Dance with live music by The Polkaholics. The festivities will take place from 2-6 p.m. at the Maynard PNA on Hall Street. There will be live music, dancing, polish food, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and more.
Richard and Mary Anna Strickler of Wheeling recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, Wednesday, Aug. 12. They were united in marriage Aug. 12, 1961 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Wheeling, where they remain active members of the congregation. Mary Anna is the daughter of the late William and Marie Mitchell of Wheeling. She is a retired elementary teacher from Ohio County Schools. Richard is the son of the late Edgar and Dorothy Strickler of Uniontown, Pa. He is retired from the former Wheeling Corrugating Co. as Manager of Engineering. They have two children. The ...
Vincent and Betty Lazear of Bellaire will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary on Aug. 18. The couple was married Aug. 18, 1962, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Dawson, W.Va. Betty is the daughter of the late Loren and Lovie Puckett of Dawson. She is a retired Marshall County Schools ...
NEW MARTINSVILLE – RegattaFest is bringing back one of the area’s favorite competitions – the Chili Cook-Off, now known as the Showdown. Do you have the best chili in the area? Here is your opportunity to show your skills and win the top chili honors, plus a certificate, prizes and of course, bragging rights. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27, promises to be a fun, flavorful day you won’t want to miss. The showdown is open to everyone, the rules are simple, and the entry fee is nominal. Open to individuals, non-profit groups, and businesses, the entry fee is $15 per pot of ...
There is an old saying about growing sweet corn. If it’s knee high on the Fourth of July, there will be a bounty of corn for August. My husband reminds me of that every time we pass fields of corn each summer. Of course, there are fields of corn grown simply to feed livestock and then there is the much-sought-after sweet corn to feed consumers like us. Knowing the difference is important if you plan to raid your farmer’s fields. A few people I know learned that the hard way a few decades back. As for the sweet corn, my spouse appears to be a self-proclaimed expert at selecting ...
Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But with all the recent news about Social Security’s financial problems, I’m wondering if taking benefits early might be the safer choice. Is there ever a good reason to claim at 62? – Ready to Retire Dear Ready, You’re definitely not alone in asking this. The latest Social Security Trustees Report projects the retirement trust fund could be depleted around 2032 if Congress doesn’t act. If that ...
