West Virginia

The 48th Annual Alderson 4th of July Celebration, in Alderson, West Virginia, started on July 2 and will continue through July 6th. The celebration includes fairs and festivals with special events. Enjoy music, contests, food vendors, arts & crafts, parades and, of course, fireworks. Below is a schedule of events:

Thursday, July 2
7:00 pm - Fireman's Rodeo at Memorial Field

Friday, July 3
6:30 pm - Homecoming Dinner at the Alderson Community Center (formerly Alderson High School). $12 per person in advance or $15 per person at the door. Music following dinner at the football field.

7:00 -11:00 pm - Buddy Allen and the Cheat River Band Concert. Additionally, there will be a Talent Contest during intermission of the band.

There are two talent contest categories: Adult (16 & Up) and Youth (16 and under).
Adult Prizes: 1st - $100, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
Youth Prizes: 1st - $50 and 2nd - $25

Saturday, July 4
10:30 am - Parade

Parades have long been a celebration in the United States. Whenever there is a parade, the streets are lined with people long before the parade commences. Often, the people in the parade throw candy to the crowd especially to the children. Small children are often hoisted up on the shoulders of their parents so that they may see better.

Fourth of July parades often include a float, or some tyoe of vehicle -- Look for the Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts Real Estate Team's hay wagon in the parade.

10:00 pm fireworks on the football field.

Sunday, July 5
1:00 pm - River Events at mini-park
2:00 pm - Horseshoe Contest at beginning of Virginia Street
7:00 pm - Gospel Show on football field
9:45 pm - Fireworks

Monday, July 6
6pm - Rubber Duck Race on the Greenbrier. For information, contact Karen Lobban at 304-445-7730.

For more information on the July 4th celebration, contact Alderson City Hall at 304-445-2916

Alderson's Upcoming Special Events:

• Share in the festivities with Alderson's Fall Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 26. Enjoy live music, crafts, antiques, food and activities. .
• Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of Christmas spirit and good company with Alderson's Sixth Annual Christmas Homes Tour on Sunday, December 6 from 1-5pm. Several houses will be decorated for the holiday season and open to ticket holders.
• For more information, please contact Alderson City Hall at 304-445-2916

Click on Alderson to see images and to learn more about this town that was incorporated in 1881, and named after John Alderson, a Baptist minister.

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HospiceCare's Lewisburg Office moved to a new location (223 Maplewood Avenue), and had their Grand Opening and Business After Hours on Thursday, June 25, 2009.

The new location is on Route 219 South in Fairlea, WV, across from the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Pictured from the left are Dr. Jay Baker and Dr. Thomas Mann, Medical Directors; Carol Hartley, Board President; and, Larry Robertson, Executive Director.

Attendees had a chance to preview the new headquarters and enjoy a picnic outside on the lawn. The event was catered by R.J.'s Total Package, Beckley, WV.

Music was provided by violinist Dr Rachel Johnson, D.O., who is in Family Practice at the Robert C. Byrd Clinic in Lewisburg, WV. She resides in Alderson, WV. She refers to her violin as her "fiddle" and she entertained guests with some "old tunes" and Irish tunes. After playing solo for awhile, she played with the gospel group "Forgiven" (Tina Hedrick, Lorena Judy, and Nila Lytle). Tina & Lorena are from the Williamsburg, WV area and Nila is from Charmco, WV. Everyone enjoyed the food, music and socializing at this fun event.

Hospice Care's New Main Office Building is located in Charleston, West Virginia HospiceCare is celebrating its 30^th anniversary, having grown from a small volunteer organization that took care of seven patients with a budget of $500 in 1979, to a major health care provider that in 2008 provided end-of-life care to more than 2,000 West Virginians at a cost of $17 million. Included in that cost is a payroll of roughly $8 million covering the wages of 240 employees who work out of five different locations throughout central West Virginia.

HospiceCare programs included care for the terminally ill that are provided in the patients' homes, assisted living and nursing home facilities, inpatient units in hospitals and at the Hubbard Hospice House. HospiceCare also offers Kids Path - a program for children who are afflicted with a life threatening illness but have not been diagnosed as terminal-palliative care consulting, and adult daycare for individuals suffering from Alzeheimer's disease and dementia.

HospiceCare is licensed to provide services in sixteen counties in West Virginia, and there are over 300 active volunteers on the roster today.

Tanyia Montie, RN/MSN/CHPN is the local supervisor. Penny Cole, Public Relations Coordinator volunteers as guest speaker for civic or church group, organizations, or clubs interested in learning about HospiceCare's services and programs.

HospiceCare can be reached at:

• web site - www.hospicecarewv.org
• phone - (304) 645-2700 or (800) 237-0842

HospiceCare hopes that this new facility will offer greater visibility for their local programs and services.

Rebecca Gaujot, REALTOR® | 304-520-2133
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Considering building a new business in the Greenbrier Valley? If so, you need to see this commercial property. This property, consisting of 3.77 acres has been reduced to $345,000.

There are public utilities on the land; and, can be accessed from two points......Route 219 South and Maplewood Avenue.

This is a great investment. Ideally located within yards of the:

• Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
• Hospice Care
• Private Doctors' and Dentists Offices
• Red Oak Shopping Center
• Greenbrier East High School
• Eastern Greenbrier Middle School

There are so many possible uses for this property. Interested, give me a call to discuss this property.

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If you are plannning a trip to White Sulphur Springs or Lewisburg, West Virginia, you may want to stay at the James Wylie House Bed and Breakfast and log cabin guest house.

Monica Foos is the owner of this B&B located in Greenbrier County. Just down the road, about a mile, is the beautiful Greenbrier Resort.

My husband and I stayed at this B&B a few times in 2005 while our home was being built in Lewisburg. Staying at the James Wylie House, was a great way to get to know the community. And, yes so much more personal than any hotel.....our visits at the B&B were like visiting a family member.....We always felt so welcomed.

We always looked forward to staying at the James Wylie House because of Monica. She would always give us the news in both Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs. She would sit with us and tell of stories of the area, and places to visit. It was always a delight visiting the James Wylie House and, of course, having a great conversation with Monica.

Monica is such a sweet, warm and intelligent woman, and can do most anything when it comes to keeping this B&B in shape. She bought this B&B house ten years ago, and it has been a B&B for 20 years now. The James Wylie House is a historical, 190 year old house. Built in 1819 by master builder John Dunn, the house began life as a farmhouse with over 1,300 acres of land.

The log cabin that is located behind the main House was built in the early 1790's and was built for the original owners to live in while the main house was being built. I've taken a tour of this beautiful cabin and it is just right for a wonderful get away experience for the entire family.

When we asked Monica what brought her to White Sulphur Springs. She stated .... "Being from Baltimore, Maryland, I just wanted to move to a small town and run a B&B, and in 1999 I became the owner of the James Wylie House". Monica is not only the owner, but the manager, maintenance, housekeeper, and cook. She has no staff...she doess it ALL. Monica is truly amazing, she is not only good in the kitchen, but can handle tools like no woman I know.

Monica loves to quilt, and enjoys having small craft groups stay for a weekend retreat in the mountains. To the left is a photo of a group from Maryland. Monica is pictured on the left.

For nearly 190 years, this beautiful home has hosted the many travelers visiting the Greenbrier County, golfing on the many renowned courses, and hiking in the surrounding State and National Forests. The Greenbrier Valley, rich in Civil War history and outdoor adventures, offers guests a wide array of activities from ghost tours to mountain biking, from historic golf courses to caving.

There are some great experiences in this great Greenbrier County....spend a day picnicking, browsing the many local shops and art galleries, fish one of the nearby lakes or streams, or take a wild ride white water rafting. There is something for everyone!

The location to the James Wylie House is easy to find. You can take the Amtrak train to White Sulphur Springs from Washington, D.C. and Cincinnati, Ohio. When you travel by train you can relax, and enjoy the country views. Below is contact information for The James Wylie House:

• Phone: (304) 536-9444 | TOLL FREE: (800) 870-1613
• Address: 208 East Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
• E-mail: mlfoos@verizon.net
• Website: www.jameswylie.com

Come visit West Virginia and stay at the James Wylie House, you'll be glad you did.

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