Harry Spaid

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Fighting through injury

1 month ago | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

I am sorry I missed my last column. I had a bad fall Easter Sunday. I went to the emergency room. The only damage seemed to be a cut on my hand. They put 9 stitches on the wound. Since then I have had bruises show up on my chest and it is very sore. I am scheduled for a chest x-ray on May 22. I haven’t been out much for the past two weeks, so don’t have much to report. I have only been to church, so that is the news I have to report.
Capon Valley Ruritan turns 40

2 months ago | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

The barbecue chicken and Easter bake sale scheduled for April 19 will be a fundraising effort to benefit the scholarship fund of the Capon Valley Ruritan Club. You may pre-order chicken by contacting any club member. The club is planning a 40th-anniversary celebration of their charter on April 15, which is their regular member meeting date, 6 p.m. All charter members and past presidents and current Upper W.Va. District officers are invited to attend.
Spring events springing to life

2 months ago | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

The recent pancake breakfast held at the Timber Ridge Christian Church, despite the wind and cold temps, was well attended. Some 113 meals were served and nearly $3,000 in donations was collected. All donations go directly to benefit hospice. On March 16 Pastor Mike will be on vacation with his family. There will be a guest speaker that day, Tom Gardner. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., worship service, 11. The community dinner will be held at the old Capon Bridge Middle School at 5 p.m. March 20.
Breakfast to benefit Hospice

Feb 26, 2025 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

The Timber Ridge Christian Church will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. All proceeds go to benefit Hospice of the Panhandle. The cost for the meal will be a free-will donation. They will be serving buttermilk and buckwheat pancakes, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, fresh fruit, applesauce and drinks. Carry out will be available. A representative from Hospice will be present to answer any questions about the services they provide.
Pancakes for Hospice

Feb 12, 2025 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

Not much news to report this week. The weather has been keeping me pretty close to home. My niece took me out for breakfast on my birthday Saturday. Due to the predicted snow on Tuesday, the Capon Valley Ruritan Club held their February board meeting scheduled for Feb. 11 on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. The regular member meeting will be held on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. If the weather cooperates, they will be celebrating Valentine’s Day at this meeting.
Valentine's Day celebration

Jan 28, 2025 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

The Hampshire Class of 1975 will hold their 50th class reunion on Saturday, April 26, at the Augusta Fire Hall from 6 to 10 p.m. for $25 per attendee. A memorial service for deceased members will be held on that day at the Romney Baptist Church. A reservation for the meal is required by March 1. Contact Gary Saville (304-359-0256) or David Holliday (304-616-2437). The Timber Ridge Christian Church ladies fellowship group will meet at the Café Del Sol on Feb.
Timber Ridge Christian hosting Kline celebration of life on Jan. 18

Jan 15, 2025 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

The senior holiday party held last Sunday at the Capon Valley Ruritan Club was well attended, with about 50 seniors in attendance. Mary Howard entertained with playing the piano and accordion and numerous games. The club thanks Mary for a fun afternoon. There will be a celebration of life/memorial service for Kay Kline at the Timber Ridge Christian Church on Jan. 18th, with visitation at the church at noon. Service will be at 1:00 p.m. with a meal following in the church social hall.
Capon Valley Ruritan to hold their annual senior’s holiday party

Jan 2, 2025 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

On Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. the Capon Valley Ruritan Club will hold their annual senior’s holiday party. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, entertainment and gifts. Also on Jan. 5, the Timber Ridge Christian Church will hold Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship service at 11 a.m. During morning worship service, communion will be served. The Men’s Fellowship Group will meet at Hayfield Family Restaurant at 8 a.m. for breakfast.
Final date for "Toys for Tots'

Dec 18, 2024 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

Dec. 18 is the final date to register a child to receive toys from the Marine Corps/Ruritan “Toys For Tots” program. Call 304-856-2816 to ensure a child will receive toys for Christmas. Toys will be distributed on Dec. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Ruritan Club building located at 9788 Capon River Rd. in Yellow Springs. The Timber Ridge Christian Church will hold a candlelight service on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
Toys for Tots currently collecting

Dec 4, 2024 | hampshirereview.com | Harry Spaid

For “Toys for Tots” call 304-856-2816. If you know a child that needs a toy for Christmas, please call by Dec. 18 with the child’s name, sex, and age. Toys will be distributed on Dec. 21 from noon until 3 p.m. at the club located on 9788 River Rd. in Yellow Spring. The Spaid family will meet at the Capon Valley Ruritan on Dec. 14 for a holiday gathering to continue the tradition begun by Olan and Wanda Spaid who always hosted the family at their home on Christmas eve.