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DINNER: A spaghetti din-ner, offered by Ladies Circleof 18th Street United BaptistChurch, is from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. Saturday, July 26. Thecost is $5 without dessert or $6with dessert.

CHAMPS: Mountain Thun-der 12-under ASA SoftballTeam pitched a 47-3 overallmark to win six games, stayingon top to win the recent statetournament in Parkersburg,W.Va. The team, coached byVince Weaver, Steve Watts,Presley Adkins and DallasKelly, advances to regionalsin August in Sa lem, Va. Playersare Allison Toney, AlyssaMorris, Cassie Weaver,Cassie Adkins, Emily Fry,Savannah Eplin, JessicaWatts, Kaci Riff le, Mor-gan Kelly, Nicole Simpson,Mikayla Thompson andMorgan Zerkle.

MILITARY: Army NationalGuard Spec. Donnie M. Wil-liamson has been mobilized

and activated at Fort McCoy,near Sparta, Wis. , for deploy-ment to an overseas forwardoperating base to supportOperation Enduring Freedom.Donnie, combat engineerwith the 206th Engineer Bat-talion in Prestonsburg, Ky.,has served in the militaryfive years. Donnie, son ofDonald W. Williamsonof Prestonsburg, Ky., andChristine Jones of Melvin,Ky., is married to Tammy,daughter ofRobert Brady ofPrestonsburg.

BOOK: Arch: The Life ofGov. Arch A. Moore Jr. wasre-released in a soft-cover edi-tion during a release party at

Borders Bookstore in the Hun-tington Mall at Barboursville.The 612-page biography of theformer Gov. Arch Moore, an

85-year-old Republican fromGlen Dale, W.Va., serv ing asgovernor from 1969 to 1977 and1985 to 1989, is published byWoodland Press LLC. AuthorBrad Crouser also attendedthe event.

HONORED:Julie Hutchin-son is one of 250 educatorsselected to receive the 2008Coca-Cola Educator of Dis-tinction award designed foroutstanding teachers dedi-cated to providing educationwith an enhanced purpose.The Spring Valley High guid-ance counselor was presentedthe award by the Coca-ColaScholars Foundation. Shereceives a commemorativecrystal gift from the founda-tion and a plaque inscribedwith a personal dedicationwritten by Megan Price, 2008Coca-Cola scholar and Spring

Valley grad.PROMOTED: The number 13 is

noted as an unlucky number;but for 13 Huntington Police

Department officers, it waslucky during a special promo-tion and appointment ceremo-ny. Promotions included twolieutenants Hank Dial andMichael Albers to captain;four sergeants John Ellis,J.T. Combs, Larry Zimmer-man and Ray Cornwell tolieutenants; four corporals Kenneth Lake, Jason Young,Jason Ashworth and KendraBeckett to sergeants; andthree police officers SteveCompton, Richard Knightan d Michael Chornobay to corporals. Milton PoliceDepartment OfficerJonathanR. Casto was sworn in as aprobationary Huntington offi-cer. Heres a high 5 and doublesalute to these officers climbingup the ranks.

LATE BIRTHDAYS: FrancesCarr, Jenna Martin, Sean

Martin, July 1; Hoyt Burdick,Janie Mason, Robert Clay,David Tarter, Julie Quo-dala, Gary Hoyer, Rachel

Rohrbach, July 2; DeannaYoho, Margaret Morgan,Mildred Roy, Henry Dam-ron, Juanita Jessee, RogerMcKeans, July 7;Jeana Blatt,Rhonda Boggs, Rick Rakes,Lisa Short, Coby Joy, July 8;Jeff Rowe, Roger Haynie,Diana Van Horn, July 9;Devin Tubert, July 10; DickBolen, Alene Blackburn,Scott Harrison, KatherineSauvageot, July 15.

TODAYS BIRTHDAYS: Han-nah Pelfrey, MatthewTomblin, Anthony Wells,Steve Wells, Jean Biggs,Susie Agee, Ed Baumgart-ner, Jackie Collier, KristinaYirberg, Kayla Chambers,Brett Campbell, ChrisOsborne, Jamie Marlowe,Shirley Staggs, Carol Alley,Billie Smith, Mary Wolff,Ronnie Dale Adams becomes

a teenager at 13, Don Mor-rison, Jack Mease, CynthiaRogers, Andrea Queen,Chase Hendricks, Kristin

Martin, Missy Banks, gen-eral manager of Bob Evans atHuntington Mall, and BrockFillmore.

TODAYS ANNIVERSARY:Mic and Kristi Boshell(2001).

CHUCKLE: Jim, wheresyour lunch box? the teacherasked. Oh, I a int got none, Imeating in the cafeteria. No,no, Jim. You say, I dont havea lunch box, the teacher said.You dont have a lunch box.Sally doesnt have one. Wedont have any. Jim lookedpuzzled, So, what happenedto all the lunch boxes?

Send items to BrendaLucas, in care of The Herald-Dispatch, P.O. Box 2017,

Huntington, WV 25720; fax to(304) 526-2857; or e-mail tobklucas53@aol.com.

n Theater Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, July28-Aug. 1. Campers will beimmersed in the creativeworld of theatrics. Actor/Play-wright Jonathan Joy will leadstudents in theatre activitiesthat emphasize the tools ofthe actor. All students willwrite, direct and perform intheir own plays. For gradesfourth through sixth. Camp-ers need to bring their ownlunches, drinks and snacks.Registration required; call theEducation Department, 304-529-2701, ext. 21. HuntingtonMuseum of Art, 2033 McCoyRoad, Huntington. $120; $100for members.n The Alien Blakk, Mon-

day, July 28. Also featuringTrigger Disciple, Neon Sky,Dreadfall and A Society Red.Tickets, call 304-522-6570.Fluid Night Club, 611 4th Ave.Huntington.

n Kindermusik SummerCamps with Beth McVey,Monday-Friday, July 28-Aug.1, or Aug. 4-8. Morning andevening times offered. Forages 1 1/2-7 years. For classtimes, call 304-733-2787 or304-942-4118. RenaissanceCenter, 900 8th St. Hunting-ton.n I Am The Club Sum-

mer Party Series, every Tues-day. Featuring DJ Press, theTri-States real video DJ, andexperience uncut videos andurban karaoke that is strictlyHip Hop, R&B and club clas-sics. Presented by E2ntertain-ment, Hyclass Entertainmentand The King of Clubs. Newairport tight security. Red

Iguana, 819 3rd Ave. Hun-tington. Before midnight com-plimentary cover with selectcollege ID.n Harmonica Workshop,

7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29.Accomplished harmonicaplayer, Adam Gussow, con-ducts a harmonica workshop.Presented by the Hunting-ton Harmonica Club. Route60 Music Co. 60 Peyton St.Barboursville. $10.n The Little Prince,

8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday,July 31-Aug. 2. Presented bythe Backstage Players, Inc.Directed by student member,Justin Munn with assistancefrom alumni member, JoannaBerner. Questions, visit www.backstageplayers.org. Boyd

County Fairgrounds, U.S. 60East and Addington Road,Ashland. $10; $7 students/seniors.n Open Mic Night, 9 a.m.-3

p.m. every Thursday beforethe First Friday Art Walk. Fea-turing singers, storytellers,poets, comedians and othersare invited to perform. Ques-tions, call 606-325-3815. LeftBank Cafe at Pendleton ArtCenter, 1537-1539 WinchesterAve. Ashland.n Comedian Al Jackson,

7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7p.m. Sunday, July 31-Aug. 3.From his childhood in Cleve-land to the current state of poli-tics, he attempts to tackle each

issue from a different angleand allow the audience towalk in his shoes. Tickets, visitwww.wvfunnybone.com or call304-781-1000. Funny BoneComedy Club and Restaurant,26 Pullman Square, Suite 207,Huntington. $10-$12.

BrendaLUCAS

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By ELIZA BATESThe Associated Press

BANGKOK, Thailand From 15-cent train rides toexcellent, one-dollar meals,Thailands tropical capital isteeming with budget optionsfor the penny-pinching traveler.Where else in the world can youget a free vasectomy?

Its easy to spend hundreds ofdollars a day in Bangkok, home to

some of the most luxurious hotelsin the world. But following someguidelines, you can enjoy the cityat a fraction of the price.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Mostbudget tourists head straight forKhao San Road, a lively, colorfularea where you can pay as little as$4.50 a night for a bed in a dormroom. Despite the low price, theaccommodations are perfectlydecent. Its heaven for backpack-ers, but more recently is attractingmore upmarket tourists as well.

GETTING AROUND: Buses in

Bangkok charge only 15 centsfor non-air-conditioned ser-vice, and up to 50 cents for ACvehicles.

Traveling in Bangkok dur-

ing rush hour is an exercisein Zen patience, so tourists ina hurry would do best to usethe excellent BTS Skytrain andunderground Metro, with trips

starting at 45 cents.FOOD: You can pay as little

as a dollar per meal at a neigh-borhood street stand. Followthe crowds. Any place packedwith customers is bound tooffer tasty, fresh fare.

Try the stalls at the BananaFamily Park, near the Ari RoadSkytrain stop, for tasty veg-etarian options. Two meatlessdishes cost 75 cents.

BARS: Cheap Charlies, aramshackle but atmosphericoutdoor bar in the Sukhumvitarea, has been popular with fru-gal ex-pats for years. Just $1.80for small bottle of local brew.

Some bars have ladies nightspecials. Try Coyote on ConventRoad where waiters will keepyour margarita glass overflowingfor free 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS:

Museums and the more notableBuddhist temples in Bangkok arecheap, generally charging a dol-

lar or two for entry, while parks,art galleries, less famous templesand outdoor shrines are free.

In the wee hours of the morn-ing, the centrally located LumpiniPark fills up with fitness buffs.Look out for groups practicingyoga or tai chi. Instruction is inThai, but most classes will allowyou to join in for free. The funends at 8 a.m. when the NationalAnthem is played, but crowds

return at sundown for more exer-cise, including aerobics classes.

The Lingam Shrine, filled withphallic symbols, is a must-seeamong Bangkoks free oddities.Traditional dances are performedwithout charge at the ErawanShrine, near the Grand HyattErawan hotel.

At Siam Square, a popularhangout for the younger crowd,free break dancing competitionsand concerts take place in theshadows of chichi malls andhigh-end apartment complexes.

Budget Bangkok: 15-cent trains, $1 meals

The Associated Press

In this 2006 file photo, a food vendor moves through heavytourist traffic on Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand.

Destination:

By TAMAR ALEXIA FLEISHMANFor The Herald-Dispatch

Whether you make the 6.5-hour drive fromthe Tri-State or fly in, our nations capitol is alife experience you wont want to miss.

Maybe you would pre-fer to take the overnighttrain right into Union Sta-tion. Its a historic trainstation with a mall andgreat restaurants. In thestation, you can make allof your public transporta-tion connections or sim-

ply walk to Capitol Hill.Regardless of how you

get there, Washington,D.C. is a world-class city with the best of Ameri-can and global attractions.

WHAT TO DO: Of course, there is plenty todo of a historic nature. Check with your localcongressional representative or senator for freepasses to see the congressional gallery, WhiteHouse and more. The U.S. Holocaust museumhas free permanent exhibition passes that canbe obtained at the museum on the day of yourvisit or in advance by calling tickets.com at800-4009373. Nineteen of D.C.s museums areunder the Smithsonian umbrella and are freeadmission as well. However, the American His-tory museum is closed for renovations untilthe fall. Another Smithsonian museum is theNational Zoo (http://nationalzoo.si.edu). Thegiant pandas are the zoos most popular crea-tures. More Smithsonian museums are in devel-

opment.

By plane, by train or bycar, once you get there,D.C.s got all you need

Photos by Tamar Alexia Fleishman/For The Herald-Dispatch

ABOVE: No trip to Washington would be complete without a visit toCapitol Hill. LEFT: The Chinatown area of Washington offers a uniqueexperience and interesting dining options.

ABOVE: TheInternational SpyMuseum is one ofWashingtons newand exciting muse-ums.

LEFT: The NationalZoo, which has freeadmission, is apopular attractionin Washington D.C.

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DEAR ABBY: At 17, I learnedI could never have children.I was devastated. I thoughtthere would never be a hap-pily ever after for me. I waswrong. I have been happilymarried to a wonderful manfor four years. I was honestwith him about my infertility,and it made no di fference tohim.

The problem is my father-in-law. Although my husband hastwo sisters, he is the only sonof an only son, and his dad isalways pushing the baby issue.He says things like, If I couldonly have a grandson before Idie, or, When are you goingto get busy and have me ababy? When I remind himthat he has a grandson, he saysit doesnt matter. He wants onewith HIS last name.

My husband thinks I shouldjust tell his father the truth that I cant have children but Im afraid his parentswill hate me. It has been sevenyears since I learned I canthave children, and I still feelan emptiness inside. And justwhen I think I cant feel anyworse, my father-in-lawscomments make me feel bro-ken and useless. I could usesome advice. CHILDLESS IN

ARKANSAS

DEAR CHILDLESS: I agreewith your husband. The twoof you should have a frank talkwith his parents. Explain tohis father that his commentsare hurtful and why. He needsto know the truth. If you arehated after that, the problemis theirs not yours.

P.S. Even if you could havechildren, there is no guaranteethat they wouldnt all be girls.Big Daddy is overdue for adose of reality.

DEAR ABBY: My husband,Fred, has never been muchof a conversationalist, andsince he stopped smoking fivemonths ago, his weight hasballooned. Were both elderlyand live on a lake , so werequite isolated, especially dur-ing the long winters.

Although Fred sees his doc-tor regularly, hes stubborn,and I doubt that he has told hisdoctor everything, includingthe possibility that hes expe-

riencing depression. He sits by

the hour and pouts.This morning, when I tried

to carry on a conversation, herefused to look at me. Finally,I said, Do you want me tostop talking to you? to whichhe replied, Do whatever youwant.

Fred has never been easy toget along with, but his poutingis driving me crazy. I go out forlunch with friends occasion-ally, but because Fred doesntwant visitors here, thats myonly respite. Any suggestions?Im ... READY TO BAIL IN MIN-NESOTA

DEAR READY TO BAIL: Ifthere is anything unusualabout Freds behavior, itshould be reported to his doc-tor because it could be a signof dementia or other illness.However, if it is just more ofthe same from this charmeryou married, perhaps youshould ask yourself seriouslywhether youre better off withhim or without him, and if thisis how you want to live the restof your life.

DEAR ABBY: Why do peoplewrite messages such as Hap-py Birthday to dead people inobituary columns in newspa-pers? I comprehend the ideaof memoriams, but to wish

someone who has died a happy

birthday or anniversary seemsludicrous to me. Will you pointthis out to your readers andcomment? MYSTIFIED INEASTERN MAINE

DEAR MYSTIFIED: Im print-ing your letter, but I wish youwould open your heart a bitand stop being so judgmental.People often do this becausea special occasion such as abirthday or an anniversarymakes them long for the per-son who died. They are stillgrieving over their loss andwant their loved one to beremembered.

Dear Abby is written byAbigail Van Buren, also knownas Jeanne Phillips, and wasfounded by her mother, Pau-line Phillips. Write Dear Abbyat www.DearAbby.com or P.O.Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA90069.

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n Meatball Subs, 6-8 p.m.Monday, July 28. Served withonion rings or French fries.Elks Lodge No. 313, 1015 4thAve., Huntington.n Planning For Profit,

6 p.m. Monday, July 28. Aprogram that helps peoplewho would like to start or growa business through classesand referrals to a network ofsmall business counselors.Questions, call 304-697-3007.Unlimited Future, 1650 8thAve., Huntington. Cost ofcourse is based on a slidingscale according to income.n Play Scrabble, 4-7 p.m.

Monday, July 28, at the Main& Summit branch; 4-6 p.m.at Catlettsburg branch. Testyour Scrabble skills at theLibrarys first Scrabble-thon.Players can stop in during theevent times and play a game.Scores will be recorded andprizes awarded to the topthree scores. The event isoffered at all branches. BoydCounty Public Library District,1740 Central Ave., Ashland.n OLBH Smoking Cessa-

tion Session, 6 p.m. Mon-

day, July 28. The 12-weekprogram utilizes the provenCooper-Clayton method tohelp participants becomenon-smokers. Located in theOLBH Human Motion Vital-ity Center conference room.Questions or to register, call606-833-2273. Our Lady ofBellefonte Hospital, St. Chris-topher Drive, Ashland. Freeexcept for the cost of nicotinereplacement or Zyban.n Huntington City Coun-

cil, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July28. Huntington City Hall, 8thStreet and 5th Avenue, Hun-tington.n South Point Board of

Education, 6 p.m. Monday,July 28. Meet in special ses-

sion to discuss the hiringof personnel and take anyaction deemed necessary.Located in the cafeteria. For-mer South Point High School,302 High St., South Point.n Annual Photoshop

Camp for Kids, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Monday-Thursday, July 28-31, or Aug. 4-7. For middleand high school students inthe Tri-State. Space is limitedto 15 students each week.Registration required; call PatMcKee, 304-617-2963 ore-mail to wpmckee@com-cast.net. Huntington HighSchool, 1 Highlander Way,Huntington. $25 per week.n Informational Meeting,

6 p.m. Monday, July 28. TheSouthwest EITC/Asset Build-

ing Coalition (formerly South-west EITC Coalition) hostsan informational meetingfor agencies, businesses ororganizations that serve oldercommunity members and/orveterans, that may be inter-ested in making free stimulusreturns available to thosequalified. Those interested inattending, call Michele Sigler,304-523-8929, ext. 12. UnitedWay of the River Cities, 820Madison Ave., Huntington.n Ashland Chapter

of Barbershop Singers(SPEBSQSA), 7:15 p.m.every Monday. Locatedin the activity center. CallGeorge Dille, 740-867-3699;Bee Montgomery, 606-928-

5026. First United Methodist

Church, 1124 5th Ave., Hun-tington.n Bingo, 6 p.m. every

Monday and Thursday; doorsopen at 5 p.m. VFW 9738,227 Main St., Huntington.n Bingo, 6:30 p.m. every

Monday-Tuesday; doorsopen at 4:30 p.m. No extragames. Call 740-886-6416.Proctorville Volunteer FireDepartment, Ohio 775,Proctorville. First pack, $10;each additional pack, $5.n Consumer Connec-

tion Mental Health SupportGroup, 3 p.m. every Monday.Located in Switzer Hall. Call304-697-0686. Prestera Cen-ter, 3375 U.S. 60 E., Hunting-ton.n Free Hearing Screen-

ing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. everyMonday-Saturday. Screen-ings free to senior citizens.Appointments requested; call304-523-3161. Free hearingaid cleaning and check arealso offered. Ross HearingAid Center at Wal-Mart SuperCenter, 3333 U.S. 60 E.,Huntington.n Freedom from Smok-

ing Program, 3:30 p.m.every Monday or by appoint-

ment. Located in the Pulmo-nary Center. Appointmentsrequired; call 304-399-7402or 304-399-4916. St. MarysMedical Center, 2900 1stAve., Huntington.n Huntington Detach-

ment No. 340 Marine CorpsLeague, 7:30 p.m. everyfourth Monday. All formerMarines are welcome toattend. Jack Vital, comman-dant. VFW Post 1064, 9207th Ave., Huntington.n Huntington Duplicate

Bridge Association, 1 p.m.every Monday and Wednes-day. Open game. Questions,call Bill Schaefer, 304-733-4349, or Bill Barnes, 304-522-0977. Junior League

Community Center, 617 9thAve., Huntington.n Huntington Rotary

Club, noon every Monday.Pullman Plaza Hotel, 10013rd Ave., Huntington.n Recovery Ministry,

6:30 p.m. every Monday. Asupport group for recover-ing addicts and those whosupport them. For moreinformation, call 304-453-1112. Kenova United Meth-odist Church, 503 15th St.,Kenova.n Wing Night, 6 p.m.

every Monday. Also featuringkaraoke. The Bull, 4840 Pied-mont Road, Huntington.n Wing Night, 6-8 p.m.

every Monday. AmericanLegion Post 93, 302 8th St.,

Kenova.n Divorce Recovery

Workshop, 7 p.m. everyMonday. For more informa-tion or to sign up, call T. AnneSee, 304-433-4423. New LifeChurch, 1101 Cedar CrestDrive, Huntington.

Send all items for the cal-endar to The Herald-Dispatch,P.O. Box 2017, Huntington,WV 25720, e-mail to mam-ster@herald-dispatch.comor fax to 304-526-2857.The deadline is 10 a.m.the day before publication.Check the Tri-States mostcomplete calendar at www.herald-dispatch.com. Searchthousands of listings by date,

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One museum that hasadmission ($18 for adults),but is new and exciting, is theInternational Spy Museumwww.spymuseum.org. Themuseum is divided up intodifferent areas conducive tospying a drawing room, acaf in Berlin, undergroundtunnels and you learn aboutespionage throughout the ages.The gift shop is terrific.

The National Mall thegreen space by the Capitol

includes the Washington,Lincoln and Jefferson monu-ments, the Vietnam VeteransMemorial (also known asthe wall) and several othermemorials. It is also f requentlya site of festivals, protestmarches, joggers, picnics andall kinds of family fun.

Georgetown is a neighbor-hood within the city that isalong the Potomac River. Youllfind all kinds of boutiques,bars, cafes and walking paths.

WHERE TO STAY: DC has anew boutique hotel: The Liai-son Capitol Hill (www.aff inia.com/Washington-DC-Hotel.aspx?name=Liaison-Capitol-Hill). The hotel is just a coupleblocks from Union Stationwith a stylish and comfort-able atmosphere. Well, youknow youre gonna get a goodnights sleep with their pillow

menu. You have a choice ofsix different pillows duringyour stay. Rates vary with thetime of year. The hotel has oneof the only rooftop pools intown. The Liaisons upcomingrestaurant will be run by ArtSmith, Oprahs former per-sonal chef.

Another popular place to stayis the Adams Inn, a historic bedand breakfast in the Adams Mor-gan neighborhood (www.adam-sinn.com/index.html). Ratesrange from $99 to $159, withamenities such as free internetand use of a guest kitchen.

WHERE TO EAT: Washing-ton, D.C. is a world-class city,so you will be able to fulfill

any culinary desire, from clas-sic American to ethnic foodsfrom a 100 different nations.Youll feel li ke you journeyedto a different country by goingto Chinatown (on the GalleryPlace/Chinatown Metro stop).For a bargain meal from $5.95lunch specials to dinners until11 p.m., go to the award-win-ning Chinatown Express (744-746 6th St., N W). Youll see t hechef making noodles right inthe window.

A wonderful place to eat isactually inside the NationalMuseum of the AmericanIndian (www.nmai.si.edu).The caf is cafeteria-style withauthentic foods divided into

five regions: Northern Wood-land, Meso, Pacific Northwest,Great Plains and South Amer-ica. Choices range from thefreshest whole fruits to carvedbuffalo steaks to ceviche.

The oldest restaurant in theCapitol has been a favoriteof presidents since 1856, TheOld Ebbitt Grill (www.ebbitt.com). They pride themselvesat spearheading the local pro-duce movement with theiringredients. Its a popular placeat all times, including brunch,where entrees run from $5.95to $26.95. Check out the cheeseplates with local artisan selec-tions, the oyster menu andhouse-made desserts.

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