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Labor of love - Mike Adams retired after serving as Milton's recorder for nearly two decades. Above, Mayor Tom Canterbury honors him at a recent meeting. Courtesy Photo By Justin Waybright
Cabell County Fair hosts annual Media Dinner By Trudy Black trudyblack@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON – For many years, media representatives from television, radio and newspapers have been invited to attend the Cabell County Fair Media Dinner. A dinner held each year just prior to the kick-off of the annual Fair. Those in attendance are given a ‘head’s up’ on upcoming events. Each one receives a media packet full of information that can be shared with their viewers/readers. And each one is treated to a delicious dinner. This year’s dinner, held at WV Pumpkin Park (Milton), saw more than 100 people in attendance. The weather outside was humid, the kitchen was hot and dishes were cooked that ‘country’ way. Home-grown beans,
Many people including several from the media enjoyed a delicious meal at the 2013 Cabell County Fair Media Dinner. Photo by Michelle Jividen tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn just added to the delicious ham, chicken, pinto beans, cornbread, new potatoes and hot rolls!
The dessert table – where there’s something for every sweet tooth - always proves to be one of the best and most popular places to stop during
the Media Dinner. Fair royalty, local dignitaries, and many special guests were DINNER ON PAGE 24
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MILTON - The walls of city hall know Mike Adam's face. For more than 18 years, the successful businessman has led prayer, began agendas and served the city as recorder. June 30, 2013 was bittersweet for Adams. Many will never forget his warm personality as he read minSEE SERVE ON PAGE 4
Greetings from the Carolinas It has been an honor to provide you with local stories this year. I have written thousands of stories, but this still does not feel like work to me. Hope you enjoy the newspaper stories as much as I do writing them. I am taking this time to relax and recharge at one of my favorite places: the beach. Have a great week. From the sunny shores of Myrtle Beach, - Justin Waybright
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