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USS William C. Miller DE-259 Dear Fellow Shipmates and Families, It’s time again to get together, tell stories, rekindle old friendships, make new friends and new memories at the annual Please join us this year in Parkersburg, W.V. Oct. 11th - 15th, 2006 at the Wingate Inn The Parkersburg area has many things to offer. A couple of outings that you might want to join us for include (click links to view) -The Fenton Art Glass Factory and Tour -Holl’s Chocolate Factory Tour and Tasting, no charge . -Boat trip to Blennerhasset Island on the Ohio River with tour available of the rebuilt mansion and grounds. -Plus, many restaurants to choose from…. Please contact this year’s Host, Linda Bunnell (304)375-6420, or (email: Linda daughter of Eugene (Smitty) Schmidt, for details and any questions or updates. We look forward to seeing you in Parkersburg The Wingate Inn 1502 Grand Central Ave. Vienna/Parkersburg, WV 26105 Call (304) 295-5501 for reservations *Room rate is $65 per night. *Includes free continental breakfast, free internet access, pool/jacuzzi, and fitness center. For those flying in, Charleston W.V. (CRW) airport is a 60 – 90 minute drive. Columbus, OH (CMH) airport is about a two hour drive. Local airport is Wood County (#5 below) Directions from: 1. North I-77 South to Exit 179. Follow SR 68 South to SR 14 North. Follow SR 14 North 1.5 miles. Hotel is on the right adjacent to Lowes Home Improvement. 2. South I-77 North to Exit 179. Follow SR 68 South to SR 14 North. Follow SR 14 North 1.5 miles. Hotel is on the right adjacent to Lowes Home Improvement. 3. East SR 50 West to I-77 North Exit 179. Follow SR 68 South to SR 14 North. Follow SR 14 North 1.5 miles. Hotel is adjacent to Lowes Home Improvement. 4. West SR 50 East to SR 14 North. in downtown Parkersburg. Follow SR 14 North 2.5 miles. Hotel is adjacent to Lowes Home Improvement. 5. Airport SR 2 to SR 68 South to SR 14 North. Follow SR 14 North 1.5 miles. Hotel is on right adjacent to Lowes Home Improvement. (subject to change) Oct. 10/11 Check – in Oct. 11 5pm Get Reacquainted Social Oct. 12 Fenton Art Glass Factory and Free Tour And/Or Holl’s Chocolate Factory Oct. 13 Afternoon in Marietta Ohio. Wine tasting with cheese, dessert and tour, $ 5.00 per person at The Wine Cellar. There are many quaint shops on Front Street to browse. Some may want to shop while the others enjoy the wine shop or do a little bit of both. They will set up tables for our group. The Marietta VFW will serve dinner for a very reasonable price and their food is great. On Friday nights, they have karaoke which might be fun, as well! Oct. 14 Boat tour to Blennerhassett Island which is $8.00 for the boat ride and $3.00 to tour the Blennerhassett Mansion. Oct. 15 Check out INFORMATION SURVEY Name of Shipmate:_______________________________________ Deceased ? No ______ or Yes______, Date _______ Address of Shipmate or his family: ______________________________________________________ Phone ( )_______________ E-mail: _____________________ Spouse name: _________________________________ Contact person/Next of kin __________________________ Will you be attending this year’s reunion? Yes ___ No ____ Comments: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Please fill out survey and Fax to: (877)571-1820 or Mail to : Linda Bunnell 85 Greenwood Drive, Williamstowne, WV 26187 Or phone info to: Linda (304)375-6420 Or e-mail to it to: Linda Hey families, have you seen the U.S.S. William C. Miller website? You might see a familiar face or two! Check it out, click the "Return" button. |