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Guestbook, Richwood, WV. 26261 |
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(#479) I've noticed some entries on this great website from WV military people serving over in Iraq/Afghanistan, and want to take this opportunity to thank them and convey how proud, supportive, and respectful I am for these people in harm's way. Retired from the Navy with 22 years, and now continueing to sail for the gov. as a merchant mariner, I understand the hardships and danger involved. Godspeed to you patriots, and a safe and well-earned homecoming.
Bill Shearer
Charleston, SC - Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 13:08:58 (EDT)
(#478) Great web site. Love to visit in person, but disability prevents me! How about a live video feed from Richwood.
Patricia
San Bernardino,California - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 20:49:23 (EDT)
(#477) Hello to all back home! Happy spring. The Guest book makes me feel like a kid all over again even if it is as a 65 year old kid! Thanks again, good luck, and Happy Ramps! Hope to see you all soon!
Linda Lewis
Glendale,Arizona - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 18:09:19 (EDT)
(#476) This Web site is just too cool for words! Thanks for sharing so much, with all of us "Richwooders junkies".
Margaret Applegate
Baltimore,Maryland - Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 06:31:15 (EDT)
(#475) Just found your website. Pictures and layout are excellent. Keep the data coming.
Eric Hudson
Columbus, Georgia - Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 21:01:54 (EDT)
(#474) Just checking in on the Ramp Festival sure do miss them especially with a good mess of fresh trout. The little things about back home Being in the military over 10 years it seems like it is impossible to make it back especially from Iraq. Well make sure you save me some for when I do get back. I’m going to get my share some day. I also love trying to tell people about ramps it makes a long conversation I would love to be able to get some of my Army buddies back there to try them some day. Perry J. Grimmett
Perry J. Grimmett
Fort Lewis, Washington - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 21:24:54 (EST)
(#473) I would like to send this one out to the great ''Class of 64'' You gotta admit it was a good time to be a Lumberjack if any body left an impression on this school it was us, hats off ''class of 64'' thanks for the good times. Once a Lumberjack always a Lumberjack. Lumberjack for life!!!. Hope someday to make it back to West Virginia for a class reunion and see who is still around, maybe the 50th. Peace and good day.
Lumberjack
Fort Worth, Texas - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 16:01:49 (EST)
(#472) West Virginia is just like my second home with family in the area. I really like your site. I'll bookmark it. I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this site.
Sandy Mallett
Memphis , Tennessee - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:21:00 (EST)
(#___) Sorry about the guestbook being down over the past few days! There is a problem with it. Thanks for letting us know about it! We're working on it!! We hope to have it back soon.
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(#471) It has been awhile since I was there I bet things have changed. I was born in Richwood (Walnut Street) and went to school there until the end of 4th grade. Moved to Ohio and back to Summersville. Now living in Tampa, Florida with my wife (Lisa) also from Richwood area. I would have been at RHS class of 56 if hadn't moved. Love the News Leader and read it almost every week, wish it was still around...... Thanks for making this web sight.
Keith and Lisa Williams
Tampa, Florida - Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 08:49:24 (EST)(#470) To Phyllis #463. I spent most of my youth at the Chestnut and Willow holes, including all up and down South Fork of the Cherry River. I have a lot of fond memories of camping, swimming, fishing, hunting and just driving along the river. If you or anyone else would like to contact me, you can at
clyde_whitney hotmail.com.
C.P.Whitney
Cottageville, WV - Saturday, March 05, 2005 at 23:49:24 (EST)
(#469) Wonderful photos! I love your website! The pictures are excellent! Thank you for sharing the beauty of West Virginia and thanks for all of the beautiful shots of West Virginia wildlife..... Would like to see more photos of native wildlife such as the black bear, foxes, etc:. I'll bookmark it. I'm from Washington State and just wanted to say that I really enjoyed this "tour"of Richwood W.Va.. Someday, maybe I will be able to visit. Thanks
Bobbie Howard
Bellevue, Washington - Saturday, March 05, 2005 at 05:45:23 (EST)
(#468) Just surf in the web and saw your web page... I haven't had the plesure of visiting the whole site...... So no comments.
Cynthia
Louisville, Kentucky - Friday, March 04, 2005 at 15:33:16 (EST)
(#467) I was born in Richwood in 1949, delivered by Dr. Ed Echols who also did the same for my father, aunt and three uncles. My grandmother, Grace Hobart (later Kirby) lost her husband when my father Ken was 15 or so. My grandfather was the first Game Warden killed in the line of duty in WV. My grandmother proceeded to raise her 5 children, later taking in 14 foster children and providing for them by giving piano lessons, bookkeeping and for a while ran the old cinema. Gracie "bought me shoes when I had no shoes" and taught me the depth and eternal example of selfless love and goodness. She changed many lives for the better and never had an ill word toward anyone.
Bruce Hobart
Richmond, VA - Friday, March 04, 2005 at 00:14:05 (EST)
(#466) Larry Ward I just was looking at the pictures of the Richwood policeman taken in front of the Hobby Shop in Richwood. That's my Dad, JW. He died in July of 1961 and I would love to have a copy of that photo if I could get one. My e-mail address is lumberjack63rhshotmail.com Thank you very much.
Judy Hollifield Wright
Rolla, Missouri - Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 17:20:13 (EST)
(#465) Now I know why they call West Virginia Almost Heaven? Because it borders Tennessee. Tennessee and Nicholas County, West Virginia is stunningly beautiful, with mountain views at every turn. A drive there is a quick reminder why people never want to leave this region.
Ann Pensinger
Clarksville, Tennessee - Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 13:13:21 (EST)
(#464) Check Public Television Station Listing for the most accurate information, dates and channels. Public Television has a great new documentary airing on March 2nd. 3th., 12th. and 13th., 2005. King of Stink - Appalachian Ramp Festivals (A tour of Ramp festivals)
(WV PBS) Wednesday, March 02, 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 13, 10:30 PM West Virginia Public Broadcasting
(WVPBS2) Thursday, March 03, 8:00 PM and Saturday, March 12, 11:30 AM
(WETP/WKOP) Sunday, March 13, at 7 PM, East Tennessee PBS
Robert
Johnson City, TN - Wednesday, March 02, 2005 at 11:46:30 (EST)
(#463) To C. Whitney #457 ... Never did fish at Chestnut, But HAVE YOU EVER swam at Chestnut and Willow swimming hold South Fork Cherry River, we went up theirs in the 60's for a picnic..........some of the most wonderful experience I have ever had was around those swimming hold.......We picnic there several times and really enjoyed the views of nature and the swimming hold
Phyllis
Fort Collins, Colorado - Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 07:21:11 (EST)
(#462) I found your Web site when I was looking for some info about ramps but I'm so glad I found it! My grandmother was born and raised in Nettie West Virginia , "a short distance from Richwood". My mother and father were born and raised in Richwood. My son and I travel to West Virginia each summer to visit with family, and we pass thru your town each visit. We love the area and especially the people! You folks are true Americans!
Carolyn
Clarksville, Tennessee - Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 17:22:02 (EST)
(#461) I came upon your website quite by accident, my husband and I are now retired and living the good life in a golf course community in Florida but Richwood and the wonderful people I grew up with will always hold a special place in my heart
Catherine & Robert Ricketts
Tampa, Florida - Friday, February 25, 2005 at 10:31:24 (EST)
(#460) Janet I remember you and the whole family. You didn't post your e-mail so I will respond this way. We may come to Richwood for the festival if enough of the 60's people are coming. We were there last summer and it sure has changed. Gary class of '61
Gary Cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, Md - Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 20:28:43 (EST)
(#459) I grew up on Southside on Ellen St. I was only 11 when the big Flood of 1954 Hit Richwood. I remember it well. I remember several Friends that I have lost touch with several of my friends over the years. I had two Sisters Janet Nethken, Evelyn and 1 Brother now deceased. Also my Father and Mother are both dead. My Brothers name was Jim and my Father was Frank Nethken and Mother was Christine Carpenter Nethken. I had two cousins that lived on southside Marie Carpenter now deceased and Bobby Carpenter also deceased. I remember Richwood when the Stores were opened until 8 or Fri. and Sat. Nights. I would like to be able to hear from any that I lived near and grew up with. The Adams family lived next door to us. And Granny Case lived on the other side and across the street lived The Jacksons. I also grew up with the Cottrels Betty, Nancy and Mary Jane their was another Sister but I don't recall her name. Would also like to hear from Nancy Lavy and her brother Bow is who we called him I think his name was Frank. His parents were Frank and Virginia Lavy and she taught me in school on southside. Hope to hear from any who knew me.
Julia Nethken Trescott
Richwood, WV - Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 21:23:37 (EST)
(#458) Nice site, cool links - Growing up in Nicholas County. I have fished at Summit Lake, Cranberry river, Williams, Gauley, and Cherry river and even sit down to a big meal of ramps at the Richwood Ramp festival.
Charles Hendrickson
Ashland, KY - Monday, February 21, 2005 at 19:41:02 (EST)
(#457) Hello Richwood. Are the trout biting? Wish I was on south fork now. I spent a lot of time their when I was younger. The Chestnut spot was a excellent spot for fishing in the summer time. Graduated RHS in '70, worked at Ravenswood, Jackson County, WV. for 2 years and then went to the navy. Now I work at Century Aluminum near Ravenswood. Still have family in Richwood. If anyone sees jelly bean tell her I will be home next month to dig RAMPS.
C. WHITNEY
Cottageville, Jackson County ,WV 25239 - Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 09:40:32 (EST)
(#456) It is a highly valued tradition to go to the woods in the early spring and dig a mess of ramps thats what our great grandmother said.... I am asking for some help in planning our family West Virginia trip.... We are planning a week long trip in April 22 for four and like to know if any resturants in Richwood or surrounding area might have Ramps on the Menu: We are looking for a cabin, cottage or Motels in Richwood or nearby. We are totally unfamiliar with the area so any help or suggestions will be appreciated. What other activities are there available in Richwood? We appreciate any detailed information you could give us from first hand experience.
Glenda and Edward Belcher edward970lycos.com
Houston, TX - Friday, February 18, 2005 at 15:33:27 (EST)
(#455) Richard White, I would like to go over family history with you. I know we are related somehow. I am the great nephew of Kate and Chris White and grandson of Walter White. Richard Mason White was my great great grandfather. Please contact me at 
(#454) King of Stink: Appalachian Ramp Festivals
Wednesday, March 2, 9:00 pm CHANNEL 24 (WV PBS)
Public Broadcast Station will air:.This Appalachian Ramp Festivals documentary examines ramps and features eleven ramp dinners. In addition to Richwood,Chloe, Elkins and Helvetta West Virginia. They stops in Polk County, Cosby County and Flag Pond, Unicoi County, Tennessee. The filmmakers visited Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival,Whitetop,Virginia. Stops in North Caroline included those in Cherokee, Waynesville and Cullasaja.
Judy and Bill
Charleston, West Viginia - Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 15:21:03 (EST)
(#453) I have been in your town a lot I fish there.
Larry Adkins,
Marysville, Ohio - Monday, February 14, 2005 at 20:51:03 (EST)
(#452) Hello to all in Richwood! Ramps on the way! Great food....great people! Party On! Happy Ramp!
Dwight Reinfield,
Daytona, Fla - Monday, February 14, 2005 at 14:56:11 (EST)
(#451) Nice to see this site prospering. It just goes to show you, if you build it they will come! It would be nice to have a little coverage of current events in Richwood. I have a lot of family in the area and it would be nice to know about their day to day goings on.
Barb Skidmore
Jackson, Michigan - Friday, February 11, 2005 at 14:10:16 (EST)
(#450) May 21, 2005, City Of Ranson West Virginia, 4th Annual Ranson Festival. Live entertainment and children’s activities, vendors, sports, Arts, crafts, food.
Patricia and Hal Smith
, West Virginia - Friday, February 11, 2005 at 09:30:19 (EST)
(#449) Happy Valentines day!!! To those Richwooders who keep this web site flow freely from their heart. Thanks ( Mary Hall maryannhall100yahoo.com )
Mary Hall
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 15:41:27 (EST)
(#448) Just came across pictures of Drum and Bugle Corp. I was One of the first majorettes. Marchetta Strang was the head majorette, my sister Suzie was also a majorette. It was a wonderful experiance.
Norma Jean White Shelton
Staunton, Va - Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 12:01:32 (EST)
(#447) To Sonya Chapman... I would be interested if you find out that The Drum and Bugle Corps will be a part of the Cherry River Festival. I was one of the original majorettes back in the late 40's-50's. Could you please email me if you hear anything? Thanks, Marilyn Seitz
Massanutten, VA - Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 18:40:44 (EST)
(#446) Hey Lumberjacks: Terrific site really well done. I guess each and everyone of us who attended or partially attended Richwood High ( no matter what year it was) has his or her own special memories to tell.... for me it was those 5 years, 1959-1964 that brings back the most memories.
Barbara C.
Lewisburg, WV - Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 09:37:39 (EST)
 (#444) It's always great to drop by and read the entries here. Are there any Bennetts left in Richwood? My grandmother was Minnie Myrl Bennett Carr. She was born in Richwood in 1900 and grew up there. Her brothers Roy and Harper spent all of their lives there.
Ken Perkins
Caldwell, Ohio - Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 10:30:43 (EST)
 (#441) Hello
I accidentally found this site. I was born in Richwood in 1937, moved to St. Albans while in the 5th grade, then to Florida in 1956, then back to W VA in 2000. Richwood is a very unique little town and when I visit there it is like going back 'in time,' I do attend the Cherry River Festival and family reunion at that time whenever I can. I noticed there were two people with familiar last names -- Hanna and Frame. My grandparents used to live next door to the Frames on Main Street and one of my best friends was Carolyn Hanna who lived in Milltown. I've often wondered what happened to her? Is there anyone out there who was in the drum and bugle corp. I was a majorette when Marchetta Strange was Head Majorette.
Judy
Scott Depot, WV - Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 11:31:53 (EST)
(#440) To Mike Davis .... (#436) and Kim Shaffer .... (#437) Richwood Ramp Fest Third weekend (April 16, 2005) Tickets available from Chamber of Commerce or at the door. Contact: Richwood WV Area Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 304-846-6790 for the most accurate information and date. Check out ANNUAL EVENTS at http://www.summersville.org/
Devon
Summersville, WV - Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 08:11:40 (EST)
 (#438) Love this website. I lived in Richwood during the late 50's and early 60's. I went to Mill Town Grade School. Would love to hear from some of my old friends. My email address is chaffin306comcast.net.
Henry Chaffin
East China, Michigan - Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 14:17:14 (EST)
(#437) Just want to start by saying, "This is a BEAUTIFUL site!" My grandfather used to be the Constable years ago in this beautiful town, my father was born and raised there. I am so jealous of those who have had the chance to grow up in this down home town. I was fortunate enough to visit almost every spring/summer while growing up myself. They say home is where the heart is... I think my real home is in RICHWOOD!!! ( also interested in date of 2005 Ramp Feed and anyone who may have known my Grandfather... Herman L. Shaffer. )
Kim Shaffer
Petroleum, WV - Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 11:12:39 (EST)
(#436) Just checking in to see if the date has been set for this year's Ramp Festival. A coworker is interested in doing some digging. He also wants to know where he can buy a "ramp hoe". I hope to get to come in this summer for the 60's High School Reunion.
Mike Davis
Durham, NC - Monday, January 24, 2005 at 12:27:43 (EST)
(#435) I just want to say that this is an impressive web site, and I'd like to congratulate everyone who worked on it. Richwood is a special place, and I hope to see it grow in the future and thrive.
Greta Perrine
Summersville, WV - Friday, January 21, 2005 at 23:05:23 (EST)
(#434) Hi! I haven't been to the site in awhile but love all the new additions. I hope to be going back to Richwoodthis summer with some of my other family members. You know who you are!!!!! So Kandy & Terry if you are reading this "We're coming"!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait. Love & Blessings
- Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 02:32:35 (EST)
(#433) I think this site is cool! I thought it was a joke that my father, Ronald McClung, told me he was born in the McClung hospital and was delivered by Dr. McClung. My family grew up in Summersville, but I have been to Richwood once, it was a beautiful town. My grandfather was Warren Gail McClung and his father was John McClung. I used to go to a big family reunion in WV every year but haven't been in awhile. I love seeing all the McClung history because, unfortunately I don't get to see that name much in the hills of KY. amcclungcaldwell.k12.ky.us
Aaron McClung
Princeton, Kentucky - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 13:54:13 (EST)
(#432) ATT: Richard White. I just read your post and would like you to contact me as I feel you must have great knowledge of the history and people of Richwood. I'm looking for information on the Krashowitz family in the early 20's and 30's. Please forward your email address to me or post again. HParksFowleraol.com Thank you! Anyone else recognizing the name I'd love to hear from you too!
Holly Fowler
Valrico, FL - Monday, January 17, 2005 at 22:22:10 (EST)
(#431) I really like the website......I came back to Richwood after leaving for about 6 years....(going off to school,working) ....things have changed somewhat, but it still is a great place to raise children. Thanks for providing the web site so people can share their pictures and memories....Mike
Michael Tyler
Richwood, WV - Monday, January 17, 2005 at 19:32:31 (EST)
(#430) It looks like Richwood is a very nice place. Good Website!
John Ross
Atchison, KS - Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 12:26:20 (EST)(#429) Happy New Year to all. I would like to visit Richwood WV. this summer. I have a motor home and am wondering if there is facilities there to park for a week or two? Any response will be appreciated at bilcogaratt.net
Bill Cogar
- Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 22:39:35 (EST)
(#428) Lived in Richwood For 80 years went to school at Arbuckle Grade School and Nicholas High School. First ambulance in Richwood. Had funeral home in Richwood.
Richard White
Richwood, West Virgina - Monday, January 10, 2005 at 16:57:03 (EST)
(#427) Happy New Year to everyone. Can anyone put names to the Picture of the children in Tannery Grade School, first grade,1949-1950. Thanks a lot, saeblakejuno.com
Steve Blake
Lexington, Kentucky - Saturday, January 08, 2005 at 21:50:13 (EST)
(#426) Just wanna say thank, enjoyed your pics of Richwood. I've spent alot of time there myself over the years. As a teenager my friends & I would spend every summer living like hippies, those days are long gone, but seeing your pics bring back great memories, I know every spot you photographed so I has been fun for me to see. The 60s & Richwood will always be my home, I think, and in that sense I'll always be sort of a refugee in time. So in closing again I thank you sincerely.
The Hippie
Yonkers,New York - Saturday, January 08, 2005 at 10:49:32 (EST)
(#425) Hello Tony this is your cousin Kelly I guess you remember me. Or do you remember Mark and Tammy? Just wanted to say hello. I am living in North Carolina I have been here for 16 years there a lot of West Virginia folks here. Tell all of the family I said hello.
Kelly Holcomb
Raleigh, NC - Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 21:18:22 (EST)
(#424) What a great website! I graduated RHS in 1974. Played the trombone in the band. I was transplanted from up the Opal Road on Muddlety Creek to Richwood in 1966 and boy, did I miss the farm...for a while. One thing that really amazes me about little ol' Richwood is the people I've met in my travels of the years that have family there or have been there. Something about it sticks with you and I'm very thankful to be able to call it "home." Richwooders that are at least my age probably recall that we played all over town, even in the mill yard and usually until dark at least. If the weather was decent there was a "sandlot" game of some kind going on and you didn't want to sit in the house watching T.V. Nintendo, Atari, Playstation and Game Cube -- What's that? Where else could you take your fishing pole to high school and catch trout at lunchtime? "stock truck!" was the cry that rang out in the halls of rhs signifying it was time to go fishing. then there was the movies, the bowling alley, the news stand. 3 operating soda fountains on main street and my children don't even know what a "malted milkshake" tastes like. we were family. we were a community!
Anthony (Tony) Barnett
Craigsville, WV - Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 12:15:01 (EST)
(#423) My father died when I was 2, His name was Richard Brady. I was raised by my mother and never had any contact with any of his family, I know they lived in Richwood and I have a 1/2 brother and sister I've never met. Does anyone know any Bradys' that lived there? Your city is beautiful.
L. J. Brady
Virginia Beach, VA - Monday, January 03, 2005 at 00:55:50 (EST)
(#422) Let me just start by saying how this website has changed my outlook on Richwood. It makes me proud to be a Richwooders and a former resident of this State. Mary Hall (maryannhall100yahoo.com)
Mary Hall
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Monday, January 03, 2005 at 00:13:40 (EST)
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