#wv charities

[princip1914]

Hello! I hope you are well.

I was wondering- If I were to get your fic The False and the Fair printed and bound, how much would be an acceptable donation to you so I can I can compensate you since it is your story?

I understand if that’s not something you’d prefer be done with one of your stories, but I just wanted to ask as it’s a story I think about nearly every day, and I’d love a physical copy to sit and read. And you definitely deserve to be paid for your work.

Hi! I think I missed this ask when it was first sent--apologies to you anon!

It's so kind that you want to print and bind my fic and I'm honored that it means so much to you.

Unfortunately the logistics of binding a fic can be a bit complicated. Many commercial websites which offer typesetting and binding services have fine print in their contracts which essentially gives them the copyright to the work (I know it is often more of a gray area than this legally, but I have friends who have been burned by this in the past). Because it's important to me to retain the copyright for the work, I would prefer that readers do not use commercial typesetting/printing/binding services for any of my fics, but this fic in particular.

Luckily, there are other ways to get a physical copy made! When I finished writing the fic, I had it printed and bound at kinkos (a copy/print chain in the US), which does not make any layout changes or keep the files. This can be done with files of the fic downloaded off of AO3. I also have several wonderful friends who made a PDF version of the fic for me with a cover and in a layout optimized for printing. Please DM me if you would like a copy of this version.

Finally, @nieded has her own binding set up at home and I know that she has bound a version of the fic. Perhaps you could get in touch with her to see if she would make an extra for you?

In terms of financial compensation--I write fanfiction for fun and have absolutely no need or desire to be paid for it. If you do have extra funds to spare, I would recommend donating the amount you would have paid for the fic to a community organization that's in keeping with the themes of the fic. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

WV Rivers (water quality focused environmental action group in West Virginia)

West Virginia Climate Alliance (collective of many environmental advocacy groups in the state, advocates for employment opportunities for current/former coal employees as well as for environmental protections)

Appalachian Queer Youth Summit (yearly free summer leadership opportunity run by the ACLU)

Community Education Group (one of the very few Appalachian specific HIV/AIDS action groups, and an organization I don't know much about but which seems to be doing good work)

Womens Health WV (used to be the only abortion provider in the state prior to total abortion ban going into effect, provides STI diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in addition to reproductive health services)

[thebikerbookforcharity]

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#hinton #westvirginia

Good morning, who is ready for Saturday and this Dice Run to support an awesome organization that in returns does so much with our Veterans! This fundraiser is to support Warriors in the Field, Ltd, so they can keep doing great things to support Veterans. We will be giving out giveaways again this year, silent auction items, 50/50 drawing, Tshirts for sale, pork plates and sides for sale, and giving away the 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster, which we still have a few tickets remaining.

The weather is looking better everyday, so come out, spend the day with us. I have spoke with Cantrell’s River City Grill and they will have the breakfast buffet set up for us, if anyone wants to eat. If you are planning on coming this year, click the link below and hit going so we can get a head count for the food, so we can make sure we have enough for everyone. Hope to see yall Saturday. Remember this ride is for motorcycles or any street legal vehicle, or you can come to the end of the Run, view the bikes, enjoy the live music and eat with us at John Henry Park in Talcott WV.

https://facebook.com/events/s/2nd-annual-warriors-in-the-fie/323639443895949/

#motorcycle #charity #charityevent #veterans

[ledenews]

2024 MountaineerFest Details, Benefactor Released

The 10-Year Anniversary Mountaineer Brewfest, a celebration of West Virginia’s finest Craft Beers, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Heritage Port in Wheeling, West Virginia. Tickets for the 2024 Mountaineer Brewfest go on sale June 1st. The Mountaineer Brewfest has raised over $211,000 to date in donations to local Wheeling charities through festival proceeds and matching tips generated by the Circus Saints & Sinners. For the Tenth Consecutive year, the Mountaineer Brewfest will be brought to you by Title Sponsor Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has been a positive force in Wheeling for more than a century. From its early racing days that predate the Civil War to its current state as one of the largest tourist attractions in West Virginia, Wheeling Island is rich in American history. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has made significant contributions to various charities through a program called “Game Changer” which is funded through casino patrons’ extra change and donations, and their “Wheeling Island Sharing Hope” program that focuses on giving back to the community. Kim Florence, President & General Manager, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack - “We are excited to see The Mountaineer Brewfest reach its 10th anniversary this year. Its success is a tribute to the hard work that so many people put forth year after year, not only to support WV craft brewers but also our crucial, local non-profit organizations. Wheeling Island HotelCasino-Racetrack has been proud to serve as title sponsor for this event since day one, and we look forward to another successful Brewfest in August.” Proceeds from the August 17, 2024, 10-Year Anniversary Mountaineer Brewfest will benefit Helping Heroes, Inc. No Veteran should have to worry about where they are going to sleep tonight. Yet in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, this exact scenario is more common 2 than you might think. Helping Heroes is changing that. Founded in 2010, Helping Heroes, Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization created and administered by Veterans and Veteran supporters. It provides support services and resources to homeless and near homeless, as well as any other Veterans in Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel counties in order to transition them to, or maintain self-sufficiency. Our programs include Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Service Intensive Transitional Housing – both funded through the VA, as well as the Emergency Shelter for Veterans and a Veterans Food Pantry. In addition, a core component of the program is helping Veteran families connect to the services and benefits they have earned through information and referral services. Helping Heroes, Inc - Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder Susan Harrison - "Helping Heroes is extremely excited that the organizers of Brewfest 2024 have chosen to support our local Veterans in need through their 10th anniversary event. Our Veterans are the heart of the Ohio Valley, and we encourage everyone to come out to Brewfest and have a great time while helping our local heroes." Mountaineer Brewfest Founder and President Jeff Hayes – “10 Years, hard to believe where this idea started and what the Mountaineer Brewfest has become to so many in our community and beyond. This year the Mountaineer Brewfest committee is planning a very special celebration on August 17th at the Heritage Port to commemorate our 10-year anniversary with some special activities.” said Hayes. “We are also excited to announce that Helping Heroes has been selected by the Brewfest committee as the recipient of this year’s festival proceeds. We look forward to working with Susan Harrison and the Helping Heroes team to assist them in creating a permanent home for Helping Heroes to house their offices and transitional housing for Veterans to provide healthcare, education, employment, public transportation, and other community-based services. “And we cannot say enough about our partnership with Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack since day one, it is truly special. I want to again thank Regional President & General Manager Kim Florence, Catering & Event Sales Manager Julie Baker, Marketing Manager Amy Kirkland, and their teams for all they do in helping us put on the best Craft Beer festival in the tristate area and West Virginia!” In addition to 2024 Title Sponsor Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, the Brewfest would also like to thank and acknowledge the following incredible Sponsors for their commitments to this year’s festival: • Partner Sponsors: The 19th Hole, Omni Strategic Technologies, The Ziegenfelder Company. The Glessner Group, The Market Vines, Raymond James Omni Strategic Technologies, Services, Steptoe & Johnson, Savage Construction. Belmont Saving Bank, Gumbys LLC, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, Generations Restaurant & Pub, Smoker Friendly, RE/MAX Broadwater, The UPS Store, Main Street Bank, MPLX (Marathon Petroleum), Shirts N More, WTOV9, Valley Fence • Distributor Sponsors: Carenbauer Distributing, McCann Distributing, Johnson Brothers Mountain State Beverage, and Wine & Beverage Merchants of WV. • Brewer Sponsors: Liberty Distributors, Visit Wheeling WV, McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Edward Jones (Daniel Young), Paull Associates, Belmont Carson Petroleum, 3 Cardinal Operating Company, McKinley Architecture & Engineering, Carpets by Jamison, Hanlon McCormick Schramm Bickford & Schramm Co, The Bridge Tavern, Truist, IBEW Local 141, Char House on the Boulevard, Brittany Reilly Realtor, Erie Insurance (Bernie Glenn), McKenzie Riedel Wealth Management, Convenient Food Marts • Friends Sponsors: Kalkrueth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Waller Pools and Spas, Belmont Aggregates, Wesbanco, Team Sledd, American Sanitary, Contractor’s Supply, Circus Saints & Sinners, The Wheeling Alers, and The Wheeling Lightningbirds • Media Sponsors: 106.3 The River, WKKX The Watchdog, LHTC Media, iHeart Media, and Lamar Advertising “We are blessed by the continued support of these amazing sponsors,” said Hayes. “Without their contributions we would not be able to provide these funds that we give to local charities year after year and also we would not be able to bring what we believe is one of the best events in Wheeling and the state to the Wheeling Heritage Port.” “There are over 100 local volunteers from the community, organizations, and our charities each year that help the Mountaineer Brewfest run smoothly, and we can’t thank them enough for all they do,” said Hayes. “We want to recognize three of these organizations that have been instrumental to the success of the Mountaineer Brewfest the Circus Saints & Sinners, the Wheeling Alers Home Brew Club, and our newest organization to volunteer, The Wheeling Lightningbirds, a women’s amateur ice hockey team. The Wheeling Alers bring their expertise to the festival by managing our WV Craft Beer competition and work the taps at many of our Brewer tents. The Saints & Sinners organization attend to the taps in our Beer Garden and raise additional funds for our charity through tips with matching sponsor donations, and the Wheeling Lightningbirds work the taps at many of our Brewer tents.” WV Brewer samples available at this year’s festival include: Screech Owl Brewing (Bruceton Mills), Big Timber Brewing (Elkins), Weathered Ground Brewing (Cool Ridge), Mountain State Brewing (Thomas), Free Folk Brewery (Fayetteville), Greenbriar Valley Brewing (Maxwelton), Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider (Lewisburg), Fife Street Brewing (Charleston), The Peddler Brewing (Huntington), High Ground Brewing (Terra Alta), Abolitionist Ale Works (Charles Town), Bridge Brew Works (Fayetteville), Berkeley Springs Brewing, Parkersburg Brewing, Old Spruce Brewing (Snowshoe), Short Story Brewing (Rivesville), Brew Keepers (Wheeling), and Stumptown Ales (Davis). The Brewfest also features a Beer Garden with over 50 additional pours! Entertainment this year will feature: Main stage- “The Clintones” from Pittsburgh at 4:30 pm, “Wayland” from Nashville at 6:30 pm, and headliner “Steal the Sky” from Philadelphia at 8:30 pm. “Tyler Porter” will perform during the VIP hour at 3 pm. We will also feature some special 10th Anniversary activities during the festival. Mountaineer Brewfest tickets can be purchased starting June 1st via www.mountaineerbrewfest.com, www.facebook.com/MountaineerBrewfest, www.eventbrite.com, or at Yourkovich & Associates, located at 246 Kruger Street in Wheeling. The Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Mountaineer Brewfest VIP Craft Beer and Food Pairing will be held for Early Bird VIP Ticket special add on purchase and sponsors on Thursday August 15, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. This pairing will feature craft beers from Short Story Brewing with special food preparations complimenting the craft beer selections by Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Executive Chef John Greenwald. The August 17, 2024, festival hours are: VIP entry 3:00 pm, General Admission entry at 4:00 pm, the festival ends at 10:00 pm. You must be 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to enter. This is a rain or shine event. Special early ticket pricing available June 1st through July 31st, General Admission tickets are $35, VIP tickets are $70, and VIP + Thursday Pairing $80. Ticket prices increase after July 31st, General Admission will be $45, and VIP will be $80. Designated Driver tickets are also available. All these details and more will be shared on Mountaineer Brewfest Facebook and Instagram sites. Be sure to follow us for the latest festival news as we gear up for a very special 10-year Mountaineer Brewfest Anniversary party. Read the full article

[gaptv]

WVS Promo from Greg Atkins Productions on Vimeo.

A promotional film for The World Wide Veterinary Service, a charity delivery help in the places in the world were there is none.

[dualcon]

Our Charity Fundraising Results

I wanted to share us handing over the funds we raised at the convention to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) WV Chapter. We were able to raise $1,056 between our charity auction and raffle. I wanted to thank everyone who helped out. I want to thank all the celebrities who donated along with Pithy Production, the Board Room, Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society, and anyone I…

[viviennevivisection]

Session 24 Notes - “Fragments” - 12-4-22

-”Y’all went into Woodvale and whipped that shit into shape in three business days.” 

-Confirming that the Inner World “security system” is a benevolent force

-It was made of glass, and can be easily pierced if desired

-There also seems to be layers of security

-It is protective at the heart

-Ellie went too far and returning with that information was a “security risk” 

-IT IS FRIDAY IN GAME -- maybe around 11 AM 

-Sabrina Lowry - automatons, electronic organic enhancement → Stout LLC → Wesley Stout 

-They seem to do a lot of charity work 

-Wesley is a goliath! He is partially a cyborg himself 

-He seems like a rich old philanthropist

-Sabrina has like a three month stint at KT on her resume 

-Vivellie have pitched the idea of a jewelry line, produced in WV, where they could keep all the profits in order to help fund them in this independent period → Rose and The Thorn 

-She pitched it to her onlyfans and then also using her general influence and got a pretty good response back! Enough for at least a short run line

-Folks from TLS are sharing the initial announcement :) 

-Cass is looking for rhodium at the Dump 

-Rhodium is a real life metal 

-Ellie is trying to collaborate with Riley Smith on the line, quite genuinely trying to involve her 

-To give her something that’s not evil to focus on lol 

-The Woodvale Avengers have been assembled at the Town Hall → (Straight) Ezra, (Woodvale) Ellie, Judd, Jamieson, Riley, and Ms. Moody

-Cass wants WV to be the sole producers of magical product

-She then went into a lesson, trying to revitalize magic in the Woodvalians

-The first time she felt magic was when she was just trying to build something. Being creative

-Ellie and Naomi are TA’s (using detect magic to look for sparks of magic) 

-Woodvale Ellie is sparking working on a crochet blanket → pastel rainbow blanket with black heart trim → this magic registers as divine 

-Riley is making a garish brooch (I think Sarah said: “It’s very…her style.”) with the help of Ellie, there is also a divine spark here 

-Judd is making a tiny robot doggy

-Jamieson is making a folding telescope (most likely for his classroom) 

-Ezra is making camping tools? Something practical and sleek

-WV Ellie’s blanket retains some of its magic 

-Cass is now leading a lecture on the mending cantrip!

-Naomi + VE clock that Cass is wearing a new ring with an inset dusty violet gemstone -- set in what looks like a different metal (not iron) 

-With the guidance from Cass, everyone in the room is able to cast mending!! Including VE!! There is dusty violet magic surrounding everyone’s fingertips as they cast

-The magic feels different, there is a blip of divine echolocation that VE has been trying to tap into 

-Ellie and Jamieson are going crazy (celebrating)

-Everyone is very excited generally!

-Cass wanted to use this as a pilot to start developing product that could help carve a niche for WV in magical manufacturing

-WE GOT KEYS TO THE CITY! (Grants advantage on charisma rolls regarding Woodvale)

-Charlie Smith also give us keys to a bright red truck 

-The blanket that WV Ellie made lets someone get a long rest in four, makes them feel like they’re wrapped in a warm hug

-Ms. Moody gave us three greater healing potions and then a dozen cookies that each grant 1d4 temp HP when eaten (can only eat three in one sitting) 

-Upon going back down into the Mines, all of the Dodder plants are dead. We got in there and fully de-weeded despite this 

-After the energy from the crystal doesn’t feel as…desperate. Volatile

-The Ezras are about to take a road trip 

-Ezra and Cass are flirting :) 

-We called Dandy to come pick us up, he teleported into the middle of town 

-He then bought a fuck ton of stuff from Lydia’s 

-In the Vanguard Room at TLS 

-TC + HL had a long standing partnership, based on research 

-The partnership was “officially” (as in, what people in the know are saying) cut off due to the mismanagement of funds, finances being incorrectly handled 

-From experience, Danny noted that TC usually cuts of partnerships when they start to cost them more than it will benefit (something shifted) 

-Mabe TC is moving in a different direction than the AV? Is this good or deeply terrifying? 

-The partnership being ended is less about the funds and more about the access -- cash flow is not usually the issue with players like these

-Sterling loves to underestimate me

-Still laughing at ROBERT Kirruk 

-Sterling gets good vibes from Wesley Stout, has received parts from him in the past

-Sterling and Danny are working to quietly rebuild the Vanguard network 

-Asking about Dr. H and the AV -- Sterling said that she wanted it back because she would be A danger and in danger without it. “It could cost everything,” She said. 

-The new ring is made of rhodium, has a similar purpose to the old one, but different/better vibes? There is something to this

-Cass made Ellie’s backpack a bag of holding 

-Cass is beginning to upgrade Watts with rhodium (literally what is rhodium, why is she a main character now) 

-Going out and everyone is wearing wigs 

-Viv - light green 

-Naomi - platinum blonde 

-Cass - pale yellow 

-Everything is good with Xane and the Temple of Coranimas 

-We check on Heather and Hexanna at Helion, they seem well!

-Making outfits for the fragment exhibit 

-Viv makes a slightly see through stained glass inspired gown, strong shoulders, black undies that are SLIGHTLY visible, silver boots

-On the way to the exhibit, we checked on The Dungeon and Naomi’s Apartment, both of which seemed untouched 

-The exhibit is at The Perception’s Gallery of Modern Art, in a downtown wealthy area

-The downtown is brutalist and ugly 

-We can see the TC building looming over us 

-Damien is wearing a flowing, sheer, men’s blouse type moment with a mirrorball inspired corset

-Sapho and Chanel are here!

-Vesper is also here!

-There are suits here

-They noticed us 

-There are four, with one acting as sort of “ring leader” it seems

-A badge revels that they are with TC

-The ring leader/alpha seemed to recognize us, tipped his drink to Cass

-Viv is the subject of one the portraits, photography

-Some of Damien’s favorite art students are strewn about

-Dime, Jimmy and Violet are here, Viv disrespected Violet on the way to say hi to her friends

-Asking Damien about the suits, Fleur apparently invited them. Damien calls Florence and Fleur over to talk about it

-Fleur reveals thAT THE RINGLEADER SUIT IS KIRRUK

-We’ve been made?? 

-Fleur and Kirruk are colleagues? Have one work together in the past? 

-Kirruk has a Woodvale Accent → “from down south” ha ha ha 

-Viv is playing games with Kirruk: “You’re on my list of people to meet, but you’re a tricky devil to track down.” →  “We’ve heard about the recent dissolution of a partnership…yeah, it was quite surprising to hear that Techrono has cut the partnership with Helix Labs.” 

-Kirruk said that Helix Labs is sloppy, need some time to mature in order to be a better partner 

-Fleur seemed just the smallest bit surprised that we knew about the partnership ending 

-Everyone is digging in, however she’s extremely hard to read

-I rolled a nat 20, a 27 total, though 

-Fleur is playing dumb! She is “magically deferring the knowledge” (?) 

-She definitely knew that TC+HL split, was surprised that WE knew → evil, evil, evil, could explain Dr. H’s AV 

-Fleur does “freelance work” and has done some for TC a few years ago, and she and Kirruk have been friends ever since

-Cass tried to out Kirruk (as a member of the TC board) 

-GAMES ARE EXTREMELY BEING PLAYED

-The Main Fragments Exhibit 

-A room shrouded in magical darkness, holding hands. There are pinpricks of light, kind of like stars, but containing a reflective surface. Everyone sees something different

-Cass- should be a reflection, instead sees a memory of tinkering on Watts

-Naomi- sees the embers of a fire about to go out 

-Vivellie- see the performance from TLS a few days ago (session 8) 

-Going around and looking at different fragments shows different memories

-The magic reminds Naomi vaguely of the Baptism reflecting pools

-There is a slight glow as the lights start to rise, reflections in a mirror are starting to become visible 

-Naomi- sees Dark Naomi in here “first form” (whatever scary shit that means)

-Cass- sees herself AND Dark Cass, although she is a bit mess menacing, creates a muddy reflection 

-Vivellie- multiple versions of the self, glitching over one another. Viv, Ellie, and The Primadonna 

-Naomi asked DN about the fragments, the memories. DN says she has memory gaps from when they were separated

-Cass touched one of the fragments and iT SHATTERED? 

-The exhibit is done and we are getting the FUCK out of there 

-Are we being followed? 

-Heading directly to the Lavender Society to talk to Dandy, ask him about Fleur and explain that she is apparently friends with a TC board member 

-At this point, I think I called her Fleur Holloway and Sarah corrected me, saying that Fleur didn’t take Dr. H’s last name. Her name is Fleur Faecyne 

-Fleur Faecyne 

-Naomi checking her memory banks from research remembered that there are fae communities in the Wild Lands 

-She also translated the name from Sylvan, its meaning basically equating with “John Doe” → it’s a nothing name. Most likely a fake name

-She could potentially be a full blooded fae, she seems to adhere to many of their cultural aspects

-Dandy has suspected she is a lot more powerful than she lets on -- (in my brain) potentially an aRCHFEY?

-Florence’s AV was acquired during their marriage (infection maybe a few years ago, and they’ve been married for about ten) 

-”The worst thing I’ve seen from her is boredom.” - Dandy on Fleur

-”It feels particularly pointed” that Fleur invited Kirruk to the exhibit - Dandy’s thoughts

-Sam brain blast moment 

(From Session 12, updated with current information in parenthesis)

-There are least 5 members of the Techrono Board of Directors

-Helen Smith (CEO, #confirmed)

-Robert Kirruk (Finances, #confirmed)

-Someone in charge of science? (Potentially used to be Dr. Celadon Hunt although the recent partnership dissolution suggests she’s been ousted. Likely due to her mishandling us?)

-A marketing/PR head (Fleur. Seemingly has endless money and connections. Referred to Kirruk as a colleague. Was surprised we knew about the TC+HL break up because we literally uncovered her cover up. Also explains why Dr. H begged for the AV to be reimplanted.)

-One unknown

-Fleur is likely on the board for marketing and PR. Sam has cracked the case.

[chronomally]

Justin and Sydnee McElroy seem like they have decided they are personally responsible for the health, safety, and comfort of the entire state of West Virginia and every so often they use Twitter account to remind everyone of this

[rhett-miller]

BASICS

FULL NAME: Rhett Thomas Miller NICKNAME(S): none BIRTHDAY: July 18th, 1961 AGE: 35

HOMETOWN: Prosper, WV BIRTHPLACE: Prosper, WV RELIGION: Questioning Protestant 

FAMILY

MOTHER: Helga Miller (Anderson)  FATHER: Thomas Miller AUNT(S): Margaret, Ruth UNCLE(S): Ned, George, Mark SIBLING(S): Nancy (38), Andrea (32), Francis (29) SPOUSE: Leslie Berg (m.1985 -1995) CHILDREN: Daisy (8), Colt (5) PET(S): Peaches a white and orange cat and Goldfish (Gold for short) a ginger cat.

APPEARANCE: 

Brown hair, hazel eyes, 6’1”, average build. Rhett looks like your average thirties aged dad. He keeps his hair about two to four inches on top and shorter at the sides. Always styled, unless he’s having a bad day or is wearing a baseball cap while he coaches. His most distinguishing feature is his big, charming smile that he always tries to wear on his face and his arched brows.

STYLE: 

80s/90s Dad see: https://www.pinterest.com/kitmeowza/ch-rhett-miller/style/

Always has on bracelets made by his daughter and the kids he coaches or counsels. Also his watch. When he’s coaching he always has a stopwatch and a whistle around his neck and aviator sunglasses to shield the sun. He also keeps a swiss army knife in his pocket at all times, just in case.

FAMILY: 

Rhett loves his family. Until his parents retired to Florida, he would often visit with them and stop by their house to help out with various odds and ends. Now he visits them at least once a year, and they come back to Prosper for holidays with his grandma and him and the kids if he has them that holiday. They call each other once or twice a week and catch up. His grandmother Mabel still lives in Prosper, his father’s mother. She attends church every Sunday, and he escorts her ever since his grandfather Wyatt passed a year ago. Once a week she cooks for him and they share a meal, where he usually listens to her gossip (and often judge) everyone in town. Rhett chimes in to try and sway her otherwise, but she is who she is and he loves her all the same. Besides, she instilled the fear of God in him many years ago and he’s terrified to stand up to her. 

He has three siblings, all of which he talks to often. Nancy lives one county over and Andrea moved to Boston for college. They’re both married with kids and he loves being the fun uncle whenever he visits or they come to town. Francis still lives in town and they meet up whenever she decides she wants to talk to her goofy older brother. He’s very protective over all of them. 

Rhett was married to his now ex-wife Leslie for ten years. They were high school sweethearts and separated for a short time when they went to college. He loved her with every ounce of his being, but she wasn’t in the same mind set. After two kids, and nine years, Leslie started having an affair with a man two hours away from Prosper. In 1995, they divorced and she moved there to be with him. It enraged Rhett to think about it but there wasn’t much he could do about it at the end of the day. He could have fought her for full custody, but regardless of what she did to him she was an excellent mother. They split custody as evenly as possible. Daisy and Colt would come stay with him on school breaks, rotating holidays, and all summer. It was tough, but they made it work. He misses her sometimes.

Being a dad is one of his favorite titles. He loves Daisy and Colt more than anything else in the world. Watching them grow and ask questions and learn about life. Every single second he gets with them is precious and he’d do anything to make them smile. Rhett always hopes he’s doing right by them. He worries sometimes, especially being separated from their mother. But, he will keep trying to do his best and raise them to the best of his ability. 

FRIENDS:

Rhett has a few friends and a lot of acquaintances. Most people in town know who he is, whether from coaching or fundraising for various activities and charities, or counseling, etc. He tries to remember everyone’s first name and say hello to them whenever they cross paths. There’s a few guys he bowls with once a week and sometimes has a few beers and plays darts. Most of them he’s known his whole life, some just moved to town. Some of them hang out just because there’s no one else to hang out with but he does have a few close friends and he cherishes them. 

LIVING SITUATION: 

After he got divorced, they were forced to sell their house and split the money since neither of them had enough to buy the other out. Rhett moved in with his parents for a year until they decided to move to Florida and signed their Prosper family home over to him. It is a nice home, but quiet when his children aren’t around. Him and his two cats fill the space when they are away. It’s nice to be in a home filled with love and good memories from his childhood. Someday he hopes he will get to share it with someone else and make it less lonely. 

WORK: 

Being a counselor was something he never thought he’d like, but ended up loving. Though coaching is his first love. He went to college and got a degree in social work and education. Rhett always knew he’d come home to Prosper, however. He couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Since there were no openings at the school at the time, he took on a position as a counselor at the community center and coached youth athletics at the school and with the parks and recreation department. Most of his earnings go towards bills and raising his children. He occasionally gambles from time to time, usually on sports games. He feels like he’s good at what he does and will continue as long as he’s still helping people. 

SCHOOL: 

He was always the class clown. School was fun and while he wasn’t a straight A student, he did well enough and loved the atmosphere. He played baseball and basketball. Rhett was a part of the popular crowd but he liked to talk to everyone. He definitely participated in a lot of pranks, especially ones that were rivalry related. They were teased a little bit in elementary school, but that faded as he got older and he didn’t like to tease other people. There were likely times when he did, but he felt bad for it later and would apologize if he could. Most times he tried to lift people up and spread confidence and positivity. 

ASPIRATIONS: 

All Rhett wants to do in life is be a good dad, son, friend, help people, and hopefully find love again. If the school counselor position opens up at either of the schools he would love to fill that role or maybe be able to build a new community center and expand the towns he loves so much. He believes he’ll be able to do it eventually, the only big thing in his way is money and maybe some support. Rhett really hopes he can get people to love Lockhorn county as much as he does and put the work into it to make it desirable for more people to come in. 

RIVALRY: 

Prosper has always been home to Rhett and his family. His meemaw would tell stories about the Miller pioneers and how they helped discover all sorts of land in West Virginia. Though he is certain only half of it is true. Rhett loves Prosper and Hazzard, too, but Prosper will always have a special place in his heart. As long as the rivalry is all in good fun, he’s all for it. When one side acts better than the other because of where they’re from, that’s when he has an issue with it. Good people come from everywhere, and so do bad ones. If they want to play pranks on each other, he’s all for it as long as no one gets hurt. 

[zeppelin-and-unicorns]

I'm gonna say something mean... I hate half of the cast of T7S. Obvs D*nny takes the gold, but WV is an asshole creep that groomed girls way younger than him in the industry. LP allegedly used her connections with Scientology to help cover up DM's crimes. AK I think's misguided more than anything, but him defending Ellen Degeneres was a big 'oof'.

The only ones I kinda respect are Mila, Topher and the adults and even then I'm wary. I personally try to stay away of any new content by the others and if they come back for the spinoff I'll probably do the same. Awesome characters, really crappy people.

I feel the same way about everyone but Ashton. I like him, and I've liked him way before I started watching T70S. He spent millions and millions of dollars to create an organization to help victims of sex trafficking, and he's known for doing a lot of charity, I admire that a lot. The whole Ellen thing was bad, but I can understand him a little. I mean, he probably never saw the nasty side of her that other people have seen, and he was just defending a friend. I'm not saying he was right (he wasn't), but I don't think that's something people should cancel him for.

But I'm also very wary about stanning irl people. I like AK, but I'm not a AK stan. He, just like any other famous person, is a person that I do not know in real life, so I don't know what's he really like, and I probably will never know.

I was so disappointed when the news about DM came out that I promised myself I would never create expectations for any other famous person ever again, and I haven't.

I honestly couldn't care less about the cast now, I'm not interested in them, I'm interested on the show and the characters and that's all.

T70S is a big part of my life, the show has helped me through many difficult times, and I refuse to let the actors ruin that for me.

[beerselfie]

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[visionsofus]

The character head cannon thing- Wanda + 2, 12, 13, 14 and 20 please 😁

ah thank you for satiating my headcanon brain anon 🥰

2. their emotional / moral weak spots 

Hmm I think post-WV Wanda has addressed some of those emotional weak spots and come a long way (particularly in terms of her acceptance of her powers both the good and the bad). but I don’t think that we’ll ever get to a point where Vision isn’t a weak spot for her - we didn’t get to see her fight WhiteVision but can you imagine what that would be like for her? I definitely think he’s still a massive weak spot for her and it will be interesting to see if he gets used against her if that pops up in MoM. 

in terms of moral weak spots I just know its kids - especially after having and losing her own children. given what she went through as a child I just feel like this would be a very touchy topic for her - I stand by my previous Headcanon that Wanda helped with Nat’s charity after her passing.

12. grudges and vendettas 

Ok look we all know the main one against Stark and the US generally, then there’s what I would call a vendetta against Proxima in IW, Thanos in Endgame - we know Wanda can hold grudges and act on them that's for sure. I think that’s what makes her ‘walking away’ in WandaVision so good, it’s such a key development point in her character. So yes I think she would have held a grudge against Hayward (how could you not?) but I don’t think she would have acted on it (despite everything the bastard did) - after all we see her walk away right? It’s only when he prods her with a stick yet again that she reacts. 

13. what gets them flustered?

Vision - literally anything Vision does - but especially when he’s being capable.  she obviously finds it endearing when he’s goofing around (like ep 2 with the tree branch on the window 🥺). but oh boy does she get flustered when Vision is in the zone and doing what he does best. I can totally see Wanda struggling to meet his eyes in mission planning sessions early on, simply because she finds it so attractive when his confidence comes through like that. Wanda pausing mid-mission to just admire Vision as he works and Nat runs past yelling ‘you’re so smitten!’. I definitely think he would serve as a major distraction for her at the most inconvenient times ( so much so that maybe Cap hesitates before pairing them up because yes they always work so well together but at the same time they are at risk of just making out and getting distracted) 

14. ingrained habits/ force of habit 

ooh this one hurts - but a major force of habit for Wanda is totally reaching out mentally for Vision. We know she feels when he’s there (and when he’s gone) so I just think after living together for so long it would become instinctual to recognise Vision above everyone else. Wanda being brought back in the blip and instinctually reaching out for Vis in Wakanda and coming up empty, searching the battlefield for him once she’s brought through the portal, post-WV waking up in the cottage for weeks after the events in Westview and reaching for him again and again.  

20. what ifs/alternate timelines 

ah the perfect alternate timeline where Wanda and Vision get to live out their suburban lives in Westview. They have the kids in their own time and yes the threats keep coming after them but they always face them together, as a family. imagine a ‘the incredibles’ type deal where sometimes they get called in to help with avengers missions but otherwise they just enjoy living. 

questions from this list 

[anonymoushouseplantfan]

MM double-dipping by asking for freebies and pocketing the clothing allowance from Charles plus conveniently leaving all her clothing in storage in Canada really makes you wonder how long she has been thinking about this. This double-dipping doesn’t just happen, she must have planned it. Did she come up with it? Did Jess suggest this? This isn’t a “hollywood maneuver” since actresses ask for freebies because they don’t have a royal purse to pay for their clothes!

I imagine people do it in Hollywood. They get a clothing allowance then ask for freebies and pocket the allowance.

But I do wonder how long she planned it and how she planned it. There’s a weird mix of careful strategy (the pre-written essays, the Reitman’s launch, the WV set-up) and total disregard (no clothes, randomly calling up people and asking for freebies, no coherent charity plan, haphazard Michelle Obama interview, no grooming or ironing). 

My working theory is that the stuff that worked well was stuff that was planned by other people (Amy did the cookbook, Nina did the essay and WV stuff, Keighley did the romance pr) and the mess is all Meghan.

[ledenews]

John Edward Novotney - November 10, 1963-June 28, 2023

John Edward Novotney, 59, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Wednesday morning at Stonerise Home Health in Moundsville. Born on November 10, 1963, in Wheeling, John was the son of Edward Stephen Novotney and the late Marilyn Davies (Wynkoop) Novotney. John was a proud 1982 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a graduate of West Liberty University. He was an invested enthusiast in the music of many genres, but classic rock from the 1960s-70s was his most favorite. John loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a big Mountaineer fan, and he followed closely his beloved Seattle Seahawks. Most of all, though, John adored his three daughters, Lauren Wallace (Seth), and twins Emily and Katie Novotney, and his two grandsons, Rhett Robinson and Miles Wallace. A most kind, generous, and fun-loving man, John was a father, a big brother, a favorite uncle, and a loyal friend. In addition to his children and grandchildren, John is survived by his father, Edward Novotney, his siblings Steven Edward (Michelle) and Marla Jean Sharkey (Michael), nieces and nephews Amanda Eikey, Michael Novotney, Gavin, Rowyn, and Edan Sharkey, stepchildren Randi Shiben, Trace Shiben and Tilynn Holmes, the mother of his twins and dear friend, Tammy Cumpston, Katie’s fiancé, Tyler Robinson, and his fury nephew, Einstein. A memorial service gathering will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home at 1400 Eoff Street from 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, and a Celebration of Life for John is scheduled for July 23rd at Generations Restaurant and Pub in Wheeling from 2-6 p.m. All family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend both gatherings. Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities at 2000 Main Street in Wheeling. Visit www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences. Read the full article

[dualcon]

Charity Raffle

In addition to the Charity Auction we are going to have a Charity Raffle for some items as well. This is a way to raise some more money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention WV Chapter. We will have autographed pictures from Luci Cristian, Austin Tindle, Tia Ballard, Marty Grabstein, plus some overnight hotel and restaurant gift certificates. Plus we have games and graphic novels…

[faemytho]

Oooh uh maybe warrior dream? Or felle-dreamswap with anyone of your choosing

OH!!! i’ll do warrior dream bc someone sent in an fds ask just after this one uwu

Rior - Dream Alt. // Warriorverse

B A S I C S

full name: Rior (Dream Sans)

gender: Agender

sexuality: Demi-Greyromantic

pronouns: he/him, they/them (note: prefers they/them but won’t correct you if you use he/him. kinda flips between the two)

O T H E R S

family: has none. the closest thing he ever had was arir, and that

birthplace: if it can be counted as a “birth” in the first place, dreamtale

job: does hiding and hoping for the best count?

phobias: loud noises, being loud, arir,

guilty pleasures: ,,, chocolate. and also not dying

M O R A L S

morality alignment: lawful good

sins: pride, envy, wrath

virtues: chastity, charity, diligence, kindness, justice

T H I S - O R - T H A T

introvert/extrovert: introvert at heart. absolutely hates interacting with people tbh

organized/disorganized: organized as Fuck

close minded/open-minded: close-minded, but that’s only due to ✨trauma✨

calm/anxious: anxious as fuck, puts on a calm face

disagreeable/agreeable: agreeable, but only to get you to shut up and get out of his face

cautious/reckless: extremely cautious

patient/impatient: very impatient, tries not to be

outspoken/reserved: reserved as fuck.

leader/follower: follower masquerading as a leader. they just really need some therapy, honestly,,

empathetic/unemphatic: unemphatic, absolutely hates being a walking empath

optimistic/pessimistic: pessimistic as fuck. if it can go wrong, it will go wrong

traditional/modern: traditional. definitely is not modern at all

hard-working/lazy: hard-working

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

otp: you know what? probably rior/wv cross, bc its an interesting dynamic

ot3: rior/wv ink/wv blue. i swear ill give them names someday

brotp: rior/wv blue, actually. they’re cute, and blue Understands

notp: rior/arir, just bc its Fucked UP, but ill still make content for it lmao

[lawfulgoodness]

Today’s the day for the annual Tumblr RPG community unveiling, and I get to announce that @theadventuregay was the name I pulled.

She is a ‘bino (aka, a fan of the McElroys & TAZ), as well as a fan of Critical Role.  Of course, because things have been really overwhelming the past few months, I’m chronically behind & her actual gift is still in the mail.  However, I thought perhaps as a sign of good faith I’d go ahead and make a donation in her honor to MBMBaM Angels, a charity she made me aware of.  It’s an effort by the McElroy Brothers, (Of “The Adventure Zone,” “My Brother, My Brother, and ME,” and other efforts).  MBMBaM Angels seeks to provide Christmas cheer & provisions to the less fortunate in the community of Huntington, WV, where the McElroys hail from.  If you’re interested in participating, you should check out the site.

Sorry your gift isn’t ready, @theadventuregay, but I’ll get it to you as soon as I can!  Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!