Sandy--Can't think of a family, but I do have a few ideas.  Our department works
with patients at Chestnut Ridge Hospital, several of them have nothing.  Staff
takes in clothes, etc.  Jackie, one of my coworkers who works with several
patients over there, would appreciate anything we could do.  Also, the Rosenbaum
Family house.  We could buy supplies--paper towels, etc., for the house or
provide a meal for the people staying at the house the night of our hash.  I can
get more information if anyone is interested.

Ok everyone...it's that time of the year again!  Well, yes...lots of fun hashes
and drinking afterwards to keep us warm.

But I'm talking about the Christmas Hash.

Last year it was in Fairmont, so tradition dictates it be held in Morgantown
this year.

I would like to propose and idea and see what everyone thinks:

Since I don't think any of us are needy this holiday season (well, except for
Charlie...but then he's always needy)  :)   I don't think any of us need a $15
wall clock, or hat, or 6 pack of beer. Ok, I know know I lost you all on the
last one! ;)

I was thinking it would be nice if we could find a family in need and instead of
buy gifts for our usual gift exchange...we buy gifts for the family. Than if
they are agreeable we could invite them to the after hash and buy their dinner
and give them their gifts.

What does everyone think? We could try to get Keglers, preferable Keglers 2, but
we could use that back room if we have to; however, it is a little crowed.

So reply and let me know if this is something you think we should do.

Also  *****  Important  ****  Does anyone know of a FAMILY IN NEED this Holiday
Season??  It would be nice to help a friend of one of the runners.  If not, we
can check with the Salvation Army or if anyone knows of any family from their
church.

Please reply quickly so I have time to plan this.

Sandy

Matt took the hares on a trail for the ages. The hounds only got confused a few
times as Matt twisted and turned the trail into what some might call a mass of
confusion, but a good hare will call keeping the pack together. Always a good
time!

This week Erik will be haring from Brick Yard Pub at 237 Spruce Street in
Morgantown. Looks like that is in between Pleasant and Walnut Street. There are
a couple of parking lots and garages nearby so enjoy the free for all!

See you on the trail,

ON – ON!!!

Mark put on a great run from out on Point Marion Road. We got to visit the golf
course and all kinds of spots and trails that most people never get to see! Then
Mark opened up his home to all the hounds for an evening of dining. There was
chips and salsa, then soup, and finally shish kabobs. Goodness! Mark knows how
to host a hash. But you know us hashers, we always try to outdo each other, so
who is going to take the hosting crown away from Mark?

This week Matt S will lead the hounds from the Derby in Fairmont. The Derby used
to be the smokers capital, but not anymore with the new smoking ordinance in
Marion County. It's at 1124 Virginia Ave. The Derby is located on 12th street
just across from east west stadium. From Morgantown you can take the downtown
exit off of I-79 and follow Rt. 310 N into town until the end of it where you
will turn left onto Rt. 250 S. 12th Street will be just over a half mile on your
left just before Shop & Save.

See you on the trail,

ON - ON!!!