by Marilyn Posey
The Orlando Community Reunion held a Bean and Cornbread Dinner along with a raffle @ the Burnsville Community Center on Saturday, November 21st. A tree stand was purchased from Jerry's Sporting Goods and tickets were sold in advance by officers and board members. Anyone that purchased a ticket received$1 off their meal. 2009 Reunion votives and a 50/50 tickets were also sold. All proceeds benefit the 2010 reunion.
The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Joe Bragg of Maryland and the lucky ticket holder for the tree stand was Robert Posey of Weston. It was purchased from Peggy Ramey, Sec/Treas. of the organization.
The organization met on November 16th to finalize plans for the dinner. President Marilyn Posey, asked officers and board members if they would be willing to participate in the Angel Tree project that is held each Christmas season. It was discussed and voted upon to choose a boy and a girl for sponsorship this holiday season.
The group will meet for "Just Dessert and Us" on December 14th @ the 79er Restaurant in Burnsville for dessert, coffee and a gift exchange.
The Orlando Community Reunion officers and Board Members wish to thank all who purchased raffle tickets and attended the dinner. Your continued support helps us to make the reunion a great success.
The interest in the reunion is growing daily and we can hardly wait till September 2010. This reunion is for anyone who has ancestral ties to the Orlando Community. We welcome everyone who wishes us well and wants to take part in a fine, old time celebration. We'd love to have you!
If you have any ideas or suggestions you would like to pass onto us, please contact Marilyn Posey at mposey525@aol.com Thank you once again for your support!
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Beans & Cornbread Dinner
Beans & Cornbread Dinner
fried potatoes, applesauce
coffee, tea
homemade cookies
Sat. November 21, 2009
3:00-8:00 p.m.
@ the Burnsville Community Center
(former Senior Center)
$6.00 for adults and $3.50 for children 14 and under.
fried potatoes, applesauce
coffee, tea
homemade cookies
Sat. November 21, 2009
3:00-8:00 p.m.
@ the Burnsville Community Center
(former Senior Center)
$6.00 for adults and $3.50 for children 14 and under.
.
. . . Raffle . . .
Strong Built Tree Stand
w/safety harness/450lb. weight capacity
$5 each or book of 5 for $20
from any officer or board member.
Drawing will be @ the dinner, approx. 7:30 p.m.
NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Strong Built Tree Stand
w/safety harness/450lb. weight capacity
$5 each or book of 5 for $20
from any officer or board member.
Drawing will be @ the dinner, approx. 7:30 p.m.
NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Proceeds to benefit the
Orlando Community Reunion
To purchase a chance thru the mail
call Marilyn @ (304) 853-2368
Orlando Community Reunion
To purchase a chance thru the mail
call Marilyn @ (304) 853-2368
Orlando Reunion
board members and officers
Marilyn Posey
Marilyn Posey
Dochie Wymer
Peggy Ramey
Sonny Wymer
Charlie Cole
Jerry Wilson
Nycole Wymer
Ann Willey
Dana Ramey
Monday, October 5, 2009
3rd Orlando Reunion
Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, September 5, 2009.
The 3rd annual Orlando Community Reunion was held on Saturday, September 5th at the Jared Mace property in downtown Orlando. President Marilyn Posey welcomed everyone to the
reunion and thenAsked for a moment of silence in memory of Dave Riffle, one of Orlando’s own, who lost his life in a tragic accident a few weeks prior. the Rev. Bob Mitchell, of the Oil Creek Methodist Church delivered the invocation for the group. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Peggy Donaldson Smith, our House of Delegate representative.
Games began @ 10:30 under the direction of Nycole Wymer, activity director. Games played were hillbilly golf, corn hole, tire tennis and oil pan golf. Mrs. Smith and her mother Gerry Donaldson made their way to the game area to be the first at showing their gaming skills. Mrs. Posey outlined the days activities and announced that a door prize would be drawn every hour. However, due to the nu
merous prizes donated by businesses mainly in Braxton and Lewis County, they were able to give away 8 every hour. Sandy Burgett Conrad of Sandy’s Designs, once again created and donated a one of a kind hand cut glass vase commemorating this years reunion. Her donation each year helps to generate funds for the organization by auctioning the piece off to the highest bidder. New this year was the crowing of a King and Queen of the Reunion. Each attendee was provided the opportunity to vote for their choice of a man/woman, who would hold that position for one year. Names submitted were required to be present at the reunion. Mrs. Ruth Gay and Mr. Raymond Posey were this years winners. Mr. Larry Gay and Mrs. Peggy Posey Ramey were asked and honored to crown their parents as the Queen and King.
Commemorative votives were available for a small
donation. There are a few available. If you would like one, contact any officer/Board Member. A pamphlet containing stories taken from the website created/owned by Mrs. Donna Gloff of Michigan, was compiled by Board Member Ann Willey. Mrs. Donna Gloff also displayed a time line of events in Orlando, WV in respect to events that occurred elsewhere in the United States dating 1780-1940. Mrs. Gloff also provided a tri-fold brochure with noted points of interest containing pictures of Orlando in the past.
President Marilyn Posey and her cousin, Board Member Charlie Cole, known throughout the county as “ Slim Quinton Gospel” paid musical tribute to Orlando and her people with a song they composed containing memorable times in the “ olden days of Orlando”. The song will be recorded at a later date and will be made available. Mrs. Posey also sang a song written by her father, Harold Cole, 79 years ago, titled “Chicken Rooster Blues”.
Special presentations were then made to individuals who were key instruments in forming this organization, Mr. George Blake and Mrs. Pat Reckhart. Although they did not attend, their plaques will be presented at a later date. Mrs. Donna Gloff was honored for “ keeping Orlando alive” through her website and Mr. Jared Mace for allowing the use of his property for the reunion.
The 3rd annual Orlando Community Reunion was held on Saturday, September 5th at the Jared Mace property in downtown Orlando. President Marilyn Posey welcomed everyone to the
reunion and thenAsked for a moment of silence in memory of Dave Riffle, one of Orlando’s own, who lost his life in a tragic accident a few weeks prior. the Rev. Bob Mitchell, of the Oil Creek Methodist Church delivered the invocation for the group. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Peggy Donaldson Smith, our House of Delegate representative.Games began @ 10:30 under the direction of Nycole Wymer, activity director. Games played were hillbilly golf, corn hole, tire tennis and oil pan golf. Mrs. Smith and her mother Gerry Donaldson made their way to the game area to be the first at showing their gaming skills. Mrs. Posey outlined the days activities and announced that a door prize would be drawn every hour. However, due to the nu
merous prizes donated by businesses mainly in Braxton and Lewis County, they were able to give away 8 every hour. Sandy Burgett Conrad of Sandy’s Designs, once again created and donated a one of a kind hand cut glass vase commemorating this years reunion. Her donation each year helps to generate funds for the organization by auctioning the piece off to the highest bidder. New this year was the crowing of a King and Queen of the Reunion. Each attendee was provided the opportunity to vote for their choice of a man/woman, who would hold that position for one year. Names submitted were required to be present at the reunion. Mrs. Ruth Gay and Mr. Raymond Posey were this years winners. Mr. Larry Gay and Mrs. Peggy Posey Ramey were asked and honored to crown their parents as the Queen and King.Commemorative votives were available for a small
donation. There are a few available. If you would like one, contact any officer/Board Member. A pamphlet containing stories taken from the website created/owned by Mrs. Donna Gloff of Michigan, was compiled by Board Member Ann Willey. Mrs. Donna Gloff also displayed a time line of events in Orlando, WV in respect to events that occurred elsewhere in the United States dating 1780-1940. Mrs. Gloff also provided a tri-fold brochure with noted points of interest containing pictures of Orlando in the past.President Marilyn Posey and her cousin, Board Member Charlie Cole, known throughout the county as “ Slim Quinton Gospel” paid musical tribute to Orlando and her people with a song they composed containing memorable times in the “ olden days of Orlando”. The song will be recorded at a later date and will be made available. Mrs. Posey also sang a song written by her father, Harold Cole, 79 years ago, titled “Chicken Rooster Blues”.
Special presentations were then made to individuals who were key instruments in forming this organization, Mr. George Blake and Mrs. Pat Reckhart. Although they did not attend, their plaques will be presented at a later date. Mrs. Donna Gloff was honored for “ keeping Orlando alive” through her website and Mr. Jared Mace for allowing the use of his property for the reunion.
The Rev. Lonnie Ramsey, of the Orlando Baptist Church delivered the wonderful blessing for our noon time meal. After lunch, all remaining officers and board members were introduced and thanked for their hard work in making the reunion possible. Entertainment was provided by Buckhannon Mountain Bluegrass.
The 4th annual reunion will be held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend in 2
010, same location.
Those attending were: Mary/Frank Curtis, Donna/Davis Gloff, Ruth Gay, Jen Jefferies, Nick Wymer, Carl/Rena Bee, Judy/Brady Workman, Ken/Brenda Tolliver, Peggy Donaldson Smith, Gerry Donaldson, Bob Mitchell, Nina Smarr Craig, Clell Smarr, Larry/Nancy Gay, Dave/Barbara Jeffries Parmer, Helen Jefferies, Joe/Denise Bragg, Mary Alice Ryan, Sam Kochenour, John/Margaret Armentrout, Forrest/Mildred McNemar, Raymond/Sue Posey, Bob Pumphrey, Tom Pumphrey, John/Joyce Farley, Steve/Carol Barnett, Bill Beckner, Gene Parrish, Bill Barnett, Edna Skinner Mawell, April/Jessica Golden, Hannah Kelly, Rose Caltrider, Bertha Conrad Ratcliff, Sarah/Anita Hickman, Kenn
eth Youmans, Jo Skinner, Darrell Skinner, Kate Posey, Lonnie Ramsey, Douglas Foster, Lisa Mero, James/Sondra/Ben Dean. Brittany Lewis, Fred/Doris Bee, David/Toni Wymer, Donna Skinner, John Watson, Joan Doyle Stiltmer, Ethel Doyle, Michelle Smith, Nathan Lewis, Bob Rush, Jean Lantz, Mina Luzader, Shirley Williams, Junior Strader, Jared/Becky Conley, James/Laura Eagle, Melanie Conrad, Amanda/Quinton/Brayden Pullin, Bob/Barbara Fletcher, Janet Allen, Wayne/Jan Morgan, Carla Conley, Nina Hardman, Opal Hall, Bud Henline, Earl/Martha Edgell, Randy/Carol Strader, Bill Mick, John Moran, Mike Mick, Ernie Posey, Edsel/Norma Skinner, Darrell/Betty Blake Crites, Richard Strader, Peggy Nicholson, Charles Bennett, Charles/Edna Skinner, Claude Eata, Rita Ray, Doris Lowther, Arlie Cooper, Elden Pullin Jr., 
Zachary/Shayanne Canfield, Beluah Pullin, Alvin Conley, Jean Stilwell, Anita Scarff, Brandon Pullin, Brooklyn Redden, Gary Riffle, Willis Burrough, Denver/Denzil Claypoole, Don/Sue Brown, Jerry/Betty Cleveland, David/Gail Brown, Kirk Riffle, Pat Rowan, Terra Rowan, Codey Rowan, Kylie Rowan, Kyran Rowan, Sonny Wymer, Dochie Wymer, Nycole Wymer, Ann Willey, Jerry Wilson, Dana Ramey, Charlie Cole, Peggy Ramey and Marilyn Posey. Any person attending whose name is not listed may not have registered.
The 4th annual reunion will be held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend in 2
010, same location.Those attending were: Mary/Frank Curtis, Donna/Davis Gloff, Ruth Gay, Jen Jefferies, Nick Wymer, Carl/Rena Bee, Judy/Brady Workman, Ken/Brenda Tolliver, Peggy Donaldson Smith, Gerry Donaldson, Bob Mitchell, Nina Smarr Craig, Clell Smarr, Larry/Nancy Gay, Dave/Barbara Jeffries Parmer, Helen Jefferies, Joe/Denise Bragg, Mary Alice Ryan, Sam Kochenour, John/Margaret Armentrout, Forrest/Mildred McNemar, Raymond/Sue Posey, Bob Pumphrey, Tom Pumphrey, John/Joyce Farley, Steve/Carol Barnett, Bill Beckner, Gene Parrish, Bill Barnett, Edna Skinner Mawell, April/Jessica Golden, Hannah Kelly, Rose Caltrider, Bertha Conrad Ratcliff, Sarah/Anita Hickman, Kenn
eth Youmans, Jo Skinner, Darrell Skinner, Kate Posey, Lonnie Ramsey, Douglas Foster, Lisa Mero, James/Sondra/Ben Dean. Brittany Lewis, Fred/Doris Bee, David/Toni Wymer, Donna Skinner, John Watson, Joan Doyle Stiltmer, Ethel Doyle, Michelle Smith, Nathan Lewis, Bob Rush, Jean Lantz, Mina Luzader, Shirley Williams, Junior Strader, Jared/Becky Conley, James/Laura Eagle, Melanie Conrad, Amanda/Quinton/Brayden Pullin, Bob/Barbara Fletcher, Janet Allen, Wayne/Jan Morgan, Carla Conley, Nina Hardman, Opal Hall, Bud Henline, Earl/Martha Edgell, Randy/Carol Strader, Bill Mick, John Moran, Mike Mick, Ernie Posey, Edsel/Norma Skinner, Darrell/Betty Blake Crites, Richard Strader, Peggy Nicholson, Charles Bennett, Charles/Edna Skinner, Claude Eata, Rita Ray, Doris Lowther, Arlie Cooper, Elden Pullin Jr., 
Zachary/Shayanne Canfield, Beluah Pullin, Alvin Conley, Jean Stilwell, Anita Scarff, Brandon Pullin, Brooklyn Redden, Gary Riffle, Willis Burrough, Denver/Denzil Claypoole, Don/Sue Brown, Jerry/Betty Cleveland, David/Gail Brown, Kirk Riffle, Pat Rowan, Terra Rowan, Codey Rowan, Kylie Rowan, Kyran Rowan, Sonny Wymer, Dochie Wymer, Nycole Wymer, Ann Willey, Jerry Wilson, Dana Ramey, Charlie Cole, Peggy Ramey and Marilyn Posey. Any person attending whose name is not listed may not have registered. Thank you and see you next year.
Orlando Reunion President
Marilyn Posey
Vice-President
Dochie Wymer
SecretaryTreasurer
Peggy Ramey
Board Members:
Sonny Wymer
Charlie Cole
Jerry Wilson
Nycole Wymer
Ann Willey
Dana Ramey
Thanks to Rose (Strader) Caltrider and Davis Gloff for these photos of the 2009 Orlando reunion.
Thanks to Rose (Strader) Caltrider and Davis Gloff for these photos of the 2009 Orlando reunion.
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