March 23, 2016 - The Weston Democrat

Transcription

March 23, 2016 - The Weston Democrat
Democrat
The Weston
Lewis County’s Leading Newspaper Since 1867
Montani Semper Liberi
Mountaineers Are Always Free
King and Queen
Parking
Fines Set
To Go Up
Male Patient
Scales Fence,
Flees Sharpe
By JOHN G. WOLFE
Illegal parking fines in Weston
are going to increase this week.
Weston Parking Enforcement Officer Malissa Henline announced
that there will be two major changes
on the fines imposed for improper
parking.
The fine for overtime parking at
the meters will be increasing from
$3 to $5 and will increase in amount
if the same vehicle is ticketed within
a 24 hour period.
In the past, when Henline made
patrols and a ticket had been previously given, the fine for the second
and third tickets given was also $3.
Now the second offense fine in a
24 hour period is $10, and the third
offense ticket will be $15.
In other words, a person could
park overtime at a meter and face
a possible penalty of $9 for the 24
hour period. Now if this is done the
person will face a daily fine of $30.
The second major change is for
illegal parking in a fire lane. In the
past, the fine for this offense was
$10. The fine for this offense has
increased to $25 per ticket.
The increases, Henline said,
“puts Weston on par with other
area cities.”
The increase in fines for overtime parking and parking in a fire
lane followed approval by the
Weston City Council at a special
Continued on A6
Man Pleads
Guilty to
Gun Charge
JACOB DANIEL ANTHONY
WV Jail Authority
Jacob Daniel Anthony, 21, of
Weston, pled guilty last week in
U.S. District Court to possessing
stolen firearms, U.S. Attorney
William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced
In August of 2015, Anthony
stole a .45 caliber pistol, a 12 gauge
Continued on A6
Inside
Classified
County Scene
Entertainment
Lifestyles
Lottery
Obituaries
Opinions
Sports
Up Close
D3
D1
B8
B1
C4
B4
A4
C1
A3
Lewis County’s
Top News Source
Chosen as the King Andrew XXXV and Queen Elizabeth XXXV of the Irish Spring Festival this
year were Charlie Chipps and Sharon Allman. The new King and Queen, along with other candidates,
raised over $2,500 for the festival; money used to keep the Ireland Community Building open. Other
candidates for King included John Nelson and Randy Poirier, Other candidates for Queen included
Linda Clutter and Karen Gum. The announcement of the new King and Queen came last Friday
night at the festival. (Photo by John G. Wolfe)
Guilty Slayer Back in Court
Kevin Lane Putnam, found
guilty on Feb. 19 of voluntary
manslaughter in the death of his
brother Stephen Jerod Putnam, will
be in Lewis County Circuit Court
on Thursday on post-trial motions
filed on his behalf by his attorneys.
The hearing is set for 11 a.m.
This is just one of many criminal
cases scheduled for different types
of hearings this week before Circuit
Judge Jacob Reger.
Last week a dozen individuals
were before the judge for a variety
of hearings related to criminal
charges they face.
Joseph Michael Anguilli pled
guilty to one count of felony third
offense shoplifting. A presentence
investigation was ordered with
the case continued to May 4 for
sentencing. Anguilli was ordered to
pay $1,074.84 to the victim of his
crime. He was released from jail on
bond to remain on home confinement until his sentencing in May.
Ryan Lee Sears waived a presentence investigation in his case
and received a 1-5 year suspended
sentence on a conviction for delivery of a controlled substance/
methamphetamine. Sears was
placed on five years of probation
and is currently in a drug treatment
program.
Norma Jean Wilson was in court
for a hearing regarding her competency to stand trial. A motion for
further psychiatric evaluation was
approved by the court, even though
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital
claims she is now competent to
stand trial.
Tori Amanda Foster was in court
on a motion to revoke her bond following her arrest for not showing up
Attempted
Burglary
Holds Man
Hinzman Retiring
A Buckhannon man is facing
two felony charges and a misdemeanor charge following what police say was an attempted burglary
at a residence in Lewis County.
Tiler Scott Marteney, 23, of
Vicksburg Road, Buckhannon, was
charged with attempted burglary,
felony conspiracy and destruction
of property by Deputy John Tonkin
of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department last week.
According to Tonkin’s complaint, on March 16, he along with
Cpl. Eric Riddle of the Weston
Police Department responded to
Rana Estates in Roanoke on an
active breaking and entering call.
Once on scene, a resident in the
trailer court informed Tonkin that
they had witnessed a male break the
window at a neighbor’s residence.
Tonkin then made contact with
the victim, who informed him that
Marteney along with another male
subject came to her residence and
beat on the door. She advised them
to leave and they did. She told
Tonkin that she was in her living
room when she heard a vehicle pull
up and then saw glass shatter from
her kitchen window.
She said that she saw the two
attempting to climb through the
broken window and she yelled at
them, telling them that she had a
gun and would use it if they came
inside. The subjects told her they
would get a gun out of their car but
then fled in a small black car that
she said belonged to the man that
accompanied Marteney.
Tonkin wrote in his criminal
complaint against Marteney that,
Continued on A6
LEWIS COUNTY
Where Stonewall Jackson
Grew To Manhood
Weston, WV • Wednesday, March 23, 2016 • 60¢
for a court hearing. She was found
to be in violation of the terms and
conditions of her bond after she
admitted to violating those provisions. Her bond was revoked and
she was remanded to the Central
Regional Jail to await her trial or
further court action.
Joshua Duane Adams was in
court for an adjudicatory hearing
on a state motion to revoke his
probation. Adams admitted that he
failed to show up on two occassions
at the Harrison County Probation
Office and that he failed a drug
test. His case was continued and he
was remanded back to jail pending
further court action.
Arianna Star Clark was in court
on a state motion to revoke her
probation. She waived a preliminary hearing on the motion and an
Continued on A6
Nearly a year after accused murderer Rocco Zuccaro scaled a 15foot wall escaping from William R. Sharpe, Jr Hospital leading to a
massive manhunt before his capture, another patient has escaped from
the facility. This patient has yet to be caught.
The difference between this patient and Zuccaro, according to DHHR
sources, is that the patient that escaped on Friday was not deemed
to be a threat to others. He was at
Sharpe as a civil commitment rather
than a criminal admitted for mental
evaluation.
However, it should be noted that
all patients admitted to Sharpe are
committed by the court and are
deemed to be a threat to themselves
or others. There are no voluntary
commitments at the mental health
facility.
On Friday, at noon, Lewis E911
was notified that at approximately
11:45 a.m. a patient had scaled
a fence and was on the lam. The
description given, and heard on
the emergency scanner, was of a
22-year-old male subject, weighing
approximately 150 pounds, with
dark hair, a mustache and goatee,
wearing gray sweatpants, a gray
hoodie and one shoe.
ANDREW GOULD
Police responded and the search
of nearby areas was on, but the
patient was not found. Based on
reliable sources, we have learned
that the patient was with others
on a break for some fresh air in a
back courtyard area at Sharpe and
the patients were under supervision. Weston Democrat reporter
Andrew Gould, from Lewis
John Wolfe overheard a Sharpe County, won the RESA VII Reemployee telling a convenience gional Spelling Bee, for the second
store clerk that the patient, “scaled year in a row, Wednesday, March
the fence like a squirrel.”
16, at the Bridgeport Conference
We have also learned that an Center. This entitles him to compete
employee attempted to stop the in the National Scripps Howard
escapee by grabbing the patient Spelling Bee.
by the foot as he scaled the fence
His father says the seventh
causing the patient to lose one shoe. grader stays calm during the bee
Our sources indicate that the pa- and enjoys every minute of the
tient had told numerous employees competition.
that he was planning on escaping
Gould, who is home schooled,
from the facility. Not far from the gets enormous support on his spellfence he scaled and jumped, offi- ing efforts from his parents, Doug
and Priscilla of Weston.
Continued on A6
He was able to spell the championship word “epiphyte” because
he asked for the origin and knew
that in Greek it would have a ph
and a y. The dictionary says an
epiphyte is a plant that grows on
another plant but is not parasitic,
such as numerous ferns, air plants
and orchids in tropical rain forests.
Gould’s mother said, the RESA
VII bee was very long this year. It
ran for 29 rounds. They ran out of
words on the list and had to go the
dictionary for more.
Rhythm helps Gould memorize
and he taps out the rhythm on his
pants pocket for every word.
According to Jeovanna Comer,
Continued on A6
Regional Bee
Is Won Again
By Student
5 Seek Circuit Clerk Job
At the May 10 Primary Election
voters in both major political parties will be choosing candidates to
square off for the office of Lewis
County Circuit Clerk in the November General Election.
Ultimately, the winner will replace John B. Hinzman as Lewis
County Circuit Clerk. Hinzman has
opted not to run for re-election and
will be retiring at the end of 2016.
Republicans will be choosing
between Beth Burkhart and Bob
Taylor for their party’s nominee,
while Democrats will choose between Steve Moran, David Parks
and Doug Stalnaker. The following
provides voters information on
these candidates:
Beth Burkhart
Republican candidate Beth
Burkhart resides in Walkersville
Continued on A6
STEVE MORAN
County Gets
Update on
Projects
BETH BURKHART
DAVID PARKS
By SCOTT LANTZ
BOB TAYLOR
DOUG STALNAKER
The Secretary of the Lewis
County Planning Commission
Steve Moneypenny updated the
Lewis County Commission on
Monday in regards to ordinance
plans for the county and current
projects. Moneypenny asked commissioners what they would like
the planning commission to work
on to make sure that all are on the
same page.
Moneypenny updated the
county commission on the exotic
entertainment ordinance which has
been submitted to the prosecuting
attorney for approval. In addition,
Moneypenny says that The Planning Commission is looking at a
subdivision clause which would
mean more requirements for developers when properties are divided in more detail. Additionally,
Continued on A6
Complete Coverage of News, Sports and Advertising in Lewis County: Check our Website www.westondemocrat.com
A2—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Red Hats Meet
Area CEOS
Will Award
Scholarship
The Good Time Red Hat Society had their March meeting at
the Second and Center Cafe. After a delicious lunch, plans were
discussed for future outings. Charlotte Carder furnished the prize
which was won by Jo Determan. Shown (left to right) in the first
row are: Charlotte Carder, Lois Holden, Jo Determan and Vivian
Finster; middle row, Shirley Burkhart, Vonda Dye, Mary Rinehart,
Jennifer McVay and Roberta Lamb; and back row, Judy Butcher,
Flora Elliott, Jane Blake and Eunice Lettemer.
Camden Creek Primitives
86+:<(6XLWH%:HVWRQ:9
/RFDWLRQ$FURVVIURP:HQG\·V%HVLGH6XEZD\
2SHQ7XHVGD\WR)ULGD\‡6DWXUGD\
Stop by Camden Creek Primitives this week and pick
an egg out of our Easter basket for a chance to win
free items or a % off of your entire purchase. Also,
for every $20 you spend you will get your name in a
drawing for a free price of furniture to be given away
April 9th. We have new items coming in weekly, so
stop by and check out all the great new items.
~ Please check out our Facebook page for pictures of all the new items ~
Call Melissa Garrett at:
Gift
&HUWLÀFDWHV 304-269-8727 or 304-641-3158
$YDLODEOH
or email mgarrett0333@yahoo.com
W
O N
N E
P
O
Lewis County Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS)
will award a $500 educational
scholarship to an applicant who
demonstrates an ability to complete
their chosen program of study, an
attitude for success and overall
worthiness of the award.
The applicant must be a student
at or graduate of Lewis County
High School, Lewis County Home
School Program or be a current
Lewis County (CEOS) Club
member.
Eligibility includes high school
seniors; full time (at least 12 hours)
college freshman, sophomore or
junior; graduate students; or student
enrolled in an accredited vocational
or technical institution.
The applicant must have a 3.0
GPA. Transcripts must be attached
to the application. Applications
are available at the WVU Lewis
County Extension Office, 104
Center Avenue in Weston or at the
guidance counselors’ offices at
Lewis County High School. CEOS
Club presidents also have scholarship application information.
Lewis County CEOS has for
over a decade awarded an educational scholarship. The mission of
CEOS is to strengthen individuals
and families through continuing
education, leadership development
and community involvement for the
betterment of all.
For more information regarding
CEOS in Lewis County, contact
the WVU Lewis County Extension
Office at (304)-269-4660.
The deadline for scholarship
applications is May 2.
J.E. HITT
GARAGE
e
t
ailing
D
o
t
u
A
Call For Appointment
304-269-2123
GET THE WINTER GRIME OFF OF YOUR VEHICLE!!
Let the Professionals at Hitt’s Garage make your Car Look New Again!
Deven H. McCoy, 23, of N.
River Avenue, Weston, was charged
with three counts of possession of
a controlled substance/methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana
by Deputy E.E. Carpenter, LCSD,
on Oct. 23, 2015.
On Dec. 22, 2015, under a plea
agreement with the state, McCoy
pled guilty to possession of a
controlled substance/methamphetamine before Magistrate Roger D.
Clem, Jr. and the other two charges
were dismissed.
At that time, she was assessed
court costs of $185.25 and was
given a suspended six month jail
sentence with credit for 90 days
served in jail, with the remainder
replaced with one year of probation
with participation in the community
corrections program.
On Feb. 22, McCoy tested positive for drug use and on March 17
her probation was revoked by Magistrate Clem. She was sentenced
to serve the remainder of her six
month sentence in jail with credit
for any time served.
Denver L. Wooten, 37, of
Buena Vista Avenue, Clarksburg,
was charged with shoplifting and
public intoxication by Sr. Tpr. J.C.
Johnson, WVSP, on Oct. 9, 2015.
On March 17, under a plea
agreement with the state, Wooten
pled no contest to shoplifting and
the public intoxication charge was
dismissed upon motion by the state
before Magistrate Clem.
On the shoplifting conviction,
Wooten was assessed a fine of
$10, court costs of $160.25 and
he was ordered to pay restitution
of $120.34.
Carley S. Debarr, 34, of Locust Avenue, Weston, was charged
with possession of a controlled
substance/methamphetamine by
Deputy Z.M. Lopez, LCSD, on
Feb. 9.
On March 17, Debarr pled guilty
before Magistrate Clem. She was
assessed court costs of $185.25 and
was given a six month suspended
jail sentence replaced with one
year of probation with six months
of participation in the community
corrections program.
Doyle E. McBee, 55, of Rt. 1,
Elkins, was charged with trespassing by Sr. Tpr. A.N. Alton, WVSP,
on Sept. 2, 2015.
On March 15, a bench trial was
held before Magistrate Michael R.
Gissy, who found McBee guilty of
the charge.
McBee was assessed a fine of
$200 and court costs of $160.25.
Ashlea T. Pickens, 29, of U.S.
Rt. 19N, Weston, was charged with
obstructing an officer by Deputy
J.R. Moran, LCSD, on Aug. 7,
2015.
On Nov. 10, 2015, Pickens pled
guilty before Magistrate Gissy. She
was assessed court costs of $185.25
and was given a 60 day suspended
jail sentence replaced with one year
of probation but was required to
serve 10 days in jail as part of her
probation.
On March 15, her probation
was revoked by Magistrate Gissy,
with a final ruling held in abeyance.
Pickens will be referred to the Drug
Court program following the serving of 30 days in jail.
Trenton T. Farnsworth, 27,
of W. Fourth Street, Weston, was
charged with second offense domestic battery by Deputy Chief J.P.
Thomas, WPD, on Aug. 27, 2015.
On March 16, under a plea
agreement with the state, Farnsworth pled no contest to a reduced
charge of first offense domestic
battery before Magistrate Gissy.
ROSE
PRESSURE WASHING
$129
1 LEVEL VINYL HOUSE
5HPRGHOLQJ‡'HFNV‡6HDO3DUNLQJ/RWV
6WDLQ‡,QVWDOO*XWWHUV‡9LQ\O6LGLQJ
,QWHULRUDQG([WHULRU3DLQWLQJ
PAINTING
$129
5RRP´[´RUOHVV
2QH&RDWRQO\([FOXGHVSDLQW
CLIP THIS COUPON
Route 19 North
Weston, WV
:9/,&(16('$1',1685('
304-269-2123
ZZZ7KRPDVURVHFRQWUDFWLQJFRP
Body Shop • Wrecker Service • Used Auto Parts
He was assessed court costs of
$160.25 and was given a six month
jail sentence with credit for six
months served in jail.
A second domestic battery
charge and a possession of synthetic
marijuana charge filed against
Farnsworth by Sgt. L.C. Carpenter,
WVSP, on Aug. 27, 2015, were
dismissed as part of the plea agreement with the state.
Joshua S. Graham, 44, of Rt.
2, Montrose, was charged with
trespassing by Sr. Tpr. A.N. Alton,
WVSP, on Sept. 2, 2015.
On March 15, a bench trial was
held before Magistrate Clem, who
found Graham guilty of the charge.
Graham was assessed a fine of
$200 and court costs of $160.25.
Michelle D. Stalnaker, 48, of
Berlin Road, Weston, was charged
with DUI with a BAC of .128 by
Deputy G.P. Hoskins, on Jan. 20,
2015.
On March 1, Stalnaker pled
guilty before Magistrate Gissy.
Her participation in a DUI deferral
program was revoked and she was
assessed a fine of $100 and court
costs of $260.25.
Nancy Webb, 27, of Three Lick
Road, Orlando, was charged with
DUI with a BAC of .104 by Sr.
Tpr. Z.T. Cooper, WVSP, on Oct.
31, 2015.
On March 9, Webb pled no contest before Magistrate GIssy. She
was assessed a fine of $100, court
costs of $267.65 and was ordered
to spend one day in jail with credit
for time served.
David M. Williams, 50, Jesse
Run Road, Jane Lew, was charged
with driving while license was
revoked for DUI and with receiving/transferring stolen property
by Deputy J.R. Moran, LCSD, on
April 24, 2015.
On March 2, the charged were
dismissed upon motion by the state
before Magistrate Gissy, with the
notation that Williams had pled
guilty to charges of possession of a
controlled substance/hydrocodone
and false reporting of an emergency
and is serving probation on those
convictions.
Reonna J. Holland, 26, of
Holbert Avenue, Fairmont, was
charged with littering from a motor
vehicle by Tpr. M.E. Clay, WVSP,
on Oct. 15, 2012.
On March 4, under a plea agreement with the state, Holland pled
guilty to the lesser offense of stream
littering before Magistrate Clem.
She was assessed a fine of $100
and court costs of $160.25.
Raymond H. Lehman, 36, of
Two Lick Road, Jane Lew, was
charged with driving while license
was revoked for DUI by Deputy
Z.M. Lopez, LCSD, on Feb. 29.
On March 4, Lehman pled guilty
before Magistrate Clem. He was
assessed a fine of $100, court costs
of $217.65, and was given a 30 day
suspended jail sentence replaced
with 30 days of home confinement.
Dennis M. Krinov, 69, of
Crooked Run Road, Alum Bridge,
was charged with possession of a
controlled substance/marijuana
by Cpl. M.S. Clark, WVSP, on
March 10.
On March 11, Krinov pled no
contest before Magistrate Gissy. He
assessed a fine of $500 and court
costs of $160.25.
AG Office
Aide Visits
Here Today
A consumer representative from
the Attorney General’s Office will
hold public event today from 10:3011:30 a.m. at the Lewis County
Senior Citizen Center in Weston.
The office representative, Pam
Krushansky, a consumer outreach
and compliance specialist, will
educate consumers on the latest
scams in their area, provide tips on
how to guard their personal information and answer questions about
consumer protection settlements.
Lewis County
Sheriff ’s
Department
&RQÀGHQWLDO
'UXJ7LS+RWOLQH
304-269-8686
6XVSHFWLOOHJDO
GUXJDFWLYLW\LQ\RXU
QHLJKERUKRRG"
&DOOWKHKRWOLQH
<RXFDQUHPDLQ
DQRQ\PRXV
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—A3
Lewis Countians:
Up Close
and Personal
“Lewis Countians: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” takes a
look at people who help make up the Lewis County community.
Lewis Democratic
Convention April 9
The West Virginia Democratic
State Convention is scheduled to
convene on June 10, at the Charleston Civic Center to elect delegates
to the Democratic National Convention, to adopt and promulgate
a platform, to elect representatives
to the Electoral College and to take
such other actions with respect to
such other matters as the Convention may deem advisable.
On April 9, all counties will hold
conventions to elect delegates to the
state convention and to discuss the
State Party Platform. The Lewis
County Democratic Convention
will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Criss Manor
at 124 East 1st Street in Weston.
All registered Democrats in Lewis
County are invited and encouraged
to attend.
The county party will implement
programs towards insuring that all
Democrat voters in Lewis County
have a full, timely and equal opportunity to participate in the delegate
Jane Lew
Plans Make
It Shine Day
Name: Hannah Marie Hall
Age: 17
Schooling: 2015 LCHS graduate and current freshman at Marshall
University studying Elementary Education
Family: Mother, Lisa Wanstreet; step-father, Mark Wanstreet; father,
Steve Hall; sister, Rachel Hall; grandparents, Joyce and Nelson Lough
Clubs and organizations: North Central WV Chrysalis and Marshall
University Baptist Campus Ministry
Job: Student and Childcare Volunteer
Pets: None
Hobbies: Reading, exercise, guitar, singing, hanging out with
friends and eating ice cream.
Pet peeve: Improper grammar use
Most productive time of day: Late at night
Favorite television show: Cupcake Wars
Last movie: The Choice
Bedtime hour: Between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m.
Favorite candy bar: Reese’s
I will not eat: Fish
My prized possession: My Bible
Lifelong ambition: To be a teacher, author and do ministry work.
Someone I admire: My mom and grandma
Dream vehicle: Mini-Van
Gulf Coast Trip
Is October 16th
The Lewis County Senior Center is planning a trip scheduled for
Oct. 16-22, to Biloxi, Mississippi
and New Orleans, La. The trip will
include motor coach transportation; six nights lodging (with four
consecutive nights at Casino Hotel
on the Mississippi Gulf Coast) and
10 meals - six breakfasts and four
dinners.
Participants will enjoy Gulf
Coast gaming, a guided tour of
Bay St. Louis and New Orleans,
free time in the French Quarter of
New Orleans, a visit to a second
Gulf Coast casino and a relaxing
riverboat cruise on the Mississippi
and much more.
Cost for this trip is just $635 per
person, double occupancy. Those
interested should contact Clara
Atchison at the Lewis County
Senior Center by calling (304)-2695738. All are welcome.
Make-It-Shine Day will be held
in Jane Lew on Saturday, April 2,
at 8 a.m. at the Jane Lew Park with
a rain date of April 9. Gloves and
trash bags will be provided.
Snacks and drinks will be available for all participating.
The Jane Lew Town Council is
inviting any clubs, organizations,
businesses and individuals to come
and help make the town shine.
Work is being done to improve
the park and business district to
make visiting and shopping a pleasant experience.
As spring finally arrives, there
will be children out playing and
a lot of people in town every day
for ballgames and activites. They
are asking all to work together to
make it a safe and fun summer for
Jane Lew.
FOSTER FEED
.PO'SJBNQNt4BUBNQN
ƊƈƊ#ĹĮĻı4Łt8IJŀŁļĻt
Foster Feed's
Annual Chick Day
Friday, March 25
Chicks, Ducks and Rabbits
While They Last
We Can Do Pre-Paid
Special Ordering
LG Premium Bunny Hutch
$275
selection process.
A convention chair and a convention secretary will be elected
when the convention convenes.
Nomination for Delegate to the
State Convention is open to every
registered Democrat in Lewis
County. Nominations may be
made by individuals themselves or
by someone else. No seconds are
required for any nomination. No
secret ballots are permitted.
Lewis County will select 14
delegates and alternates divided
equally by gender and between the
county’s three magisterial districts
as equally as possible. All delegates
will be elected by open nomination
and vote at the County Convention
as there are no appointments of
delegates.
Following the election of delegates and alternates, the County
Convention will elect one person to
each of the State Convention three
Standing Committees from those
individuals elected as delegates to
the State Convention.
The Standing Committees are
Credentials, Rules and Elections
and Resolutions. The County
Convention will also discuss the
State Party Platform. For additional
information, please contact Bob
Stultz at (304)-269-1946.
Congressional
Phone Numbers
Interested in contacting your
representatives in Washington,
DC about an issue of importance
to you? Below is a list of contacts
and phone numbers:
Senator Joe Manchin
Washington - 202-224-3954
Charleston - 304-342-5855
Senator Shelley Moore Capito
Washington - 202-224-6472
Rep. Alex Mooney
Washington - 202-225-2711
Pet Shelter
Bingo Is April 3
On Sunday, April 3, the LewisUpshur Animal Control Facility
will hold the second annual Claw
and Whiskers Benefit Bingo at the
Buckahnnon Moose Lodge at 25
N. Kanawha Street, in Bukhannon.
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and
games to begin at 1:30 p.m.
There will be 20 games for $20
and will feature Thirty-One, Donna
Sharp and Vera Bradley. A silent
auction and a 50/50 raffle will also
be held.
Bring any pet item to be entered
in a special drawing. Snacks and
beverages will be available. All
proceeds benefit the shelter animals
of Lewis-Upshur Animal Control.
%HQHÀW,QGRRU<DUG6DOH
:90XVHXPRI$PHULFDQ*ODVV
0DLQ$YH:HVWRQ
April 1st and 2nd
9:00 AM– 5:00 PM
$QWLTXHFDELQHWVWDEOHVRIFKLQD
JODVVFDQGOHVWLFNVRLOODPSVVKHOYLQJ
KHDY\JODVVVWRUHGRRUVROGW\SLQJVWDQG
DQGPXFKPRUH
&DOOIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ
A4—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Opinion
Bobing Along
Good Leaders Are Scarce
By BOB BILLETER
High Court Justice
President Obama last week nominated
federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland
to the U.S. Supreme Court. Garfield, 63, is
the chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals
for the District of Columbia Circuit.
He would replace Justice Antonin Scalia,
a conservative who died last month. Scalia
was one of the most respected conservatives
on the court for decades. Garland is a native
of Chicago and a graduate of Harvard Law
School.
He held a top post in the Justice Department
when he was sent to Oklahoma City the day
after the bombing at the federal courthouse
to supervise the investigation. He oversaw
the convictions of Timothy McVeigh and
Terry Nichols and went on to supervise the
investigation of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.
There is a big problem here. The U.S.
Senate must confirm any nominee and the
Republican senators who control the body
have declared that they will not approve an
Obama nominee because the general election
is in the fall and they expect a Republican
to be in the White House in January. Then,
the Republican president, if one is elected,
would nominate a justice.
There is precedent for doing this. Vice
President Biden established the precedent in
a somewhat similar situation when he was
serving in Congress.
The ideological balance in the Senate has
favored the conservatives. A new liberal
justice would alter that balance in favor of
the liberals. So obviously the appointment
of a Trump, Clinton Win
Donald Trump was the big
winner in the Republican
primaries last week. He won a
huge victory in Florida, beating
Sen. Marco Rubio badly in his
Politics is an amazing science, is
it not? It is extremely entertaining to
follow the political activity that is
taking place in our country today. It
is also worrisome at times. Perhaps
we could also say it is alarming,
maddening. What we cannot say is
that it is dull. The Donald has really
stirred things up and brought a lot
of people our of their slumber and
onto their feet.
Whatever his fate as a presidential candidate we probably should
thank him for doing this. Our
country has been languishing in a
distressing era of mediocrity and
decaying ideals. President Obama
made it clear early in his tenure in
office that America shouldn’t be
traipsing around the world meddling and poking its nose into the
affairs of other countries.
So he pulled our country back
to Fortress America. The result has
been catastrophic. The forces of evil
around the world rejoiced, danced
in the streets and proceeded to fill
the void that our departure created.
The result is that today the world
has become a much more dangerous
place and the security of our country
has been diminished.
Furthermore, the American
people are worse off economically
than they were a decade ago. More
people are struggling to make ends
meet and more people are on government assistance.
The liberals promise much but
deliver little. Once they are elected
they realize that the big battle is
won. They now are in the bully pulpit and they can twist the facts and
the truth and make their mistakes
look like the products of a genius.
What was it Pogo said? “We
has met the enemy and they is us.”
Yes sir, they sure are. Citizens
of a republic that is going to remain
strong and prosperous must learn
to decipher political jabber and discern the truth. It ain’t easy, McGee.
It takes some time and effort. There
is where the problem is. Too many
people don’t want to take the time
to read, to study, to think and to
find the truth in the avalanche of
deceptions that descend on us daily
from the lips of the political class.
Have you noticed how the
politicians trash each other when
they are rivals but when they are
victorious they are magnanimous
and the rivals attacked by them are
so forgiving?
Why are they like this? The winners need their support to maintain
their power and the losers want the
favors that the winners will now be
able to bestow on them now that
they have access to the huge pile
of money and the plush jobs they
will be in control of.
The Lowry Column
Our George Wallace
Trump, Clinton Win
George Wallace knew how to
handle the hecklers who routinely
Rubio bowed out of the race in Florida disrupted his events. “These are
Donald Trump was the big winner in the
the folks,” he declared at a rally in
Republican primaries last week. He won a after he lost. This of course leaves Trump, 1968, “that people like us are sick
huge victory in Florida, beating Sen. Marco Cruz and Kasich still in the race. So the and tired of. You’ve been getting
good lesson in what we’ve been
Rubio badly in his home state. Trump also contest continues. It looks like Trump has atalking
about. They talk about free
won in North Carolina and Illinois. In Mis- the advantage. His supporters appear to be speech but won’t allow it to others.”
Wallace knew the protesters
souri the race between Trump and Sen. Ted amazingly dedicated to him. It appears that
were priceless to him in stoking pasCruz was too close to call at the time this he has struck a chord with voters.
sions and drawing media attention.
It also appears that the race now is be- “They on our payroll,” he joked.
column was written. Gov. John Kasich won
George Wallace had unsurtween Cruz and Trump. Ohio, his home
in Ohio.
passed skills as a popular agitator,
Hillary Clinton was the big winner in the state where he is very popular, was the first but even he would have to admire
Democratic races. She won in Florida, Ohio state Kasich has won. He has an impressive how Donald Trump parlayed a
Chicago event where
and the North Carolina primaries. As this political background but he has little cha- canceled
supporters and protesters shoved
column is being written, Clinton was locked risma. Unfortunately politicians with little and punched one another into
in a close contest in Illinois. It certainly ap- charisma usually don’t have much success wall-to-wall media coverage and
an advertisement for his alleged
pears that Clinton is now unstoppable in her in national politics.
stalwartness against the forces of
It appears at this point that Trump has anarchy.
quest for the Democratic nomination.
Trump bears a striking resemAbout the only thing that might stop her an inside track on the nomination. He has
blance to Wallace, another enterwould be an indictment by the U.S. Justice a dynamic personality. If he can unify the taining, anti-establishment bombDepartment which is investigating alleged party after this vicious primary is over he thrower who became -- to the shock
respectable people -- a kind of
illegalities in Clinton’s handling of her cor- may give Mrs. Clinton a run for her money. of
tribune of the American working
respondence.
class. He is a voice of rough-hewn
populism that hasn’t had such potent expression since the Alabama
governor ran for president, finding
more support than anyone thought
USPS 680820
possible. (Stephan Lesher’s biograEstablished July 10, 1867
phy, “George Wallace: American
On
March
22,
1765,
to
raise
Published Every Wednesday, Entered as Periodicals at the Post
Populist,” is the source for much
funds
to
pay
off
debts
and
defend
Office at Weston, West Virginia under The Act of March 3, 1879.
the new American territories won of what follows.)
Additional entry at Clarksburg, WV 26301.
from the French, the British government passes the Stamp Act. It
levied a tax on all materials printed
Volume 148 No. 46
in the colonies, from newspapers
Robert Billeter, Editor and Publisher
and pamphlets to playing cards
Eileen Billeter, Associate Publisher
and even dice.
Susan C. Bentley, Advertising Manager
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle
Tom Hall, Sports Editor
Shirtwaist Company factory in New
York City burns down, killing 145
Staff:
workers. Owners had refused to
install sprinkler systems and take
WEST VIRGINIA
Sharron Hamric
Donna Prunty
other safety measures in case they
Scott Lantz
John Wolfe
needed to burn down the shop to
Lucas Garrett
Natalia Villers
collect fire insurance, a not uncomASSOCIATION
mon practice at the time.
On March 23, 1937, Craig
CORRESPONDENTS
Breedlove, the first person to reach
land speeds of up to 600 mph in a
Pat Ridpath - Burnsville
jet-powered vehicle, is born. He
designed a three-wheeled, rocketshaped vehicle powered by a surplus
The Weston Democrat is published weekly by The Weston Democrat, Inc., 306
military jet engine and dubbed it
Main Ave., Weston, West Virginia 26452
the Spirit of America.
POSTMASTER: (Changes of Address, Forms 3579) to P.O. Box 968, Weston,
On March 27, 1945, Nazi GerWest Virginia 26452
many launches its last V-2 longSUBSCRIPTION RATES: The Weston Democrat is sent to subscribers with
range rockets, killing 162 civilians
an address of County of Lewis, WV, at the rate of $21.50 plus $1.29 tax per year
in England and Belgium. The V-2
payable in advance. By mail to points with an address outside of Lewis County,
could carry a 2,000-pound warhead
WV, $27.50 per year, plus 6% West Virginia sales tax where applicable, payable in
and became the precursor of the
advance. Phone (304) 269-1600. FAX (304) 269-4035.
ICBM of the postwar era.
The Weston Democrat
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
PRESS
(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
Many politicians are poor as
church mice when they enter
politics and they are worth millions
of dollars when they die in the
opulent bedroom in their mansion.
But throngs of people still worship
them even though they grew poorer
during the politician’s lifetime as
the politician became filthy rich.
It is pretty obvious that Mrs.
Clinton is going to win nomination if she isn’t indicted. That’s
saying a mouthful, isn’t it — if
she isn’t indicted? But can she be
elected? They say most people
under 40 years of age don’t like
her. That, I would say, is one heck
of a handicap.
And only about 35 or 40 percent
of Republicans are supporting
Trump. Wouldn’t you think that our
two political parties could find more
popular people to run for office than
the people who are running this
year? One of Ted Cruz’s parents is
a Canadian and we are being told
that Cruz is not liked by his fellow senators. And Mrs. Clinton’s
main opposition is a socialist. It is
amazing when you think about it.
Aren’t there people out there who
have better credentials to seek the
highest office in the land than these
candidates?
One of my favorite presidents
was Coolidge. He was, you will
remember, a man of few words.
Did you know that he substantially
reduced the national debt? He was
popular. He probably could have
been reelected but he declined in
a 10-word statement. Wouldn’t
Coolidge’s frugality and quiet
nature be a welcome change in
politics today? Wouldn’t it?
Like Trump, Wallace was hated
by his own party’s establishment,
and widely discounted by political
observers until his strength in
1968 as a third-party candidate
became undeniable.
He talked tough. He warned
protesters getting in the way of his
car that it would be “the last car
they ever blocked.”
He was anti-intellectual. He
lambasted “pointy-headed professors who can’t even park a bicycle
straight.”
He hated the media (while soaking up coverage). Journalists were
“sissy-britches intellectual morons.”
He relished the idea of cracking down on speech he disliked.
He promised “to seek indictment
against any college professor who
calls for a communist victory [in
Vietnam].”
He was light on policy. He
didn’t produce a platform until
three weeks before the election in
1968, and it was full of meaningless
platitudes.
He had no principled opposition
to government, and in fact, touted
programs he found congenial.
He had no hesitation in making
absurdly paranoid accusations,
claiming Richard Nixon was manipulating public opinion in 1968
through his control of pollsters.
Like Trump, Wallace didn’t run
a highly organized political operation -- he lived off the land of his
own native political talent and the
fervent support of his fans. He relied
on what one journalist called -- in a
formulation that could apply equally well to Trump -- his “uncanny
and total and undistracted instincts
for the primitive dynamics of the
American democratic system.”
Wallace was a hideous racist who
appealed to racists, but also crystallized a deeper anger and discontent
with a country that had gone soft
and wasn’t winning anymore. He
obviously wasn’t a statesman, but
a demagogue who exploited these
popular passions and made them
more base. The same is true of
Trump.
Yet Wallace never came close to
capturing a major party’s nomination and arriving at the doorstep
of the presidency. With Donald
Trump leading in the Republican
contest, the real-estate mogul
would probably have not just
George Wallace’s respect, but his
envy.
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23 2016—A5
Alum Bridge Group Meets
--- Letters to the Editor --Mace Letter
Wins Support
To the Editor and citizens of
W.Va.
This letter is a response to and
statement of support for Mr. James
Mace, who published a letter in
The Weston Democrat of March
16, in which he detailed how his
property and quality of life have
been negatively impacted by the
actions of others, specifically by
Momentum and by Precision Pipeline through the construction of the
Stonewall Gas Gathering Pipeline
on neighboring property.
Mr. Mace is right to complain.
No reasonable person would believe that anybody should have their
property damaged and their quality
of life degraded by the actions or
their neighbors in the pursuit of
their goals and profits.
While nobody contends that
either Momentum or Precision
Pipeline set out with the objective
of harming their neighbors, it is
incontrovertible that their actions
do at times harm others.
Momentum and Precision have
a moral and legal responsibility to
correct the problems and compensate Mr. Mace for his costs, loss
of property value, degradation of
his quality of life and loss of full
use and enjoyment of his personal
property.
One option open to Mr. Mace is
to seek compensation for his losses
in a court of law. Fortunately, our
fair minded legislators in Charleston this year defeated Senate Bill
508, which would have severely
curtailed the ability of Mace and
others in similar situations to seek
redress in the courts in defense of
their property and quality of life.
We should thank our legislators
who killed that odious bill, along
with all the concerned citizens
who mounted a strong campaign
against the bill.
Finally, it should be pointed out
that our County Commission has
an obligation to act to protect our
citizens from the kind of damage
and abuse being suffered by Mr.
Mace and others. Among other
things, Mace should be granted a
generous reduction in his property
taxes in partial compensation for
his costs and lost value and utility
of his property.
After all, a big selling point for
Stonewall Gas Gathering and other
new infrastructure projects has
been the promise of a huge property
tax windfall for the counties.
That should more than offset any
compensatory tax reductions for the
citizens who suffer harm through
no fault of their own.
Sincerely,
Tom and Becky Berlin
You're Invited
To Ireland Area
To the Editor,
This weekend in Ireland we
Letters Policy
Letters to the Editor must
have the name and address of the
writer; include a telephone number
if possible. (Address and telephone
number will be kept confidential
if requested). All letters must be
signed; no letters will be published
without a handwritten signature.
Vulgar, distasteful, or obscene letters will not be printed. If space is
limited, short, concise letters usually will be given preference over
long, rambling ones. A limit of 300
words is recommended. Please type
or write legibly. Letters attempting
to sell a product or service will not
be published.
had our 35th annual Irish Spring
Festival. Even though the weather
was not the best, people from all
over came and participated in the
events. This festival could not be
done without the great people of
the small town community.
With that being said let me address the issue that I have. At our
parade we do not allow vehicles.
It is stated in the bi laws.
As most of you know this is an
election year and we have quite a
few offices up in the county. We
had one individual politician that
drove her car in the parade. For
the ones that walked we greatly
appreciate that you came out and
followed the rules that were in place
and also that you were wonderful
to the people but please don’t just
think of us just on election years.
You are allowed to come up
anytime during the year and not just
when you need our vote. Sometimes
I believe this side of the county is
only thought of when people need
votes. We enjoy having each and
every one of you at the festival but
we do have other events on this
side of the county during different
times of the year that you all are
also invited to.
I also have one more point to
make. We have also started a neighbor watch committee that meets the
last Tuesday of every month at 7
p.m. held at the Ireland Community
Building. We were told at the last
meeting by an officer in the county
that they would try to come up and
be there throughout the festival.
During the busiest day of the
festival which was Saturday I did
not see one cop in or out of uniform
supporting our end of the county.
I understand that emergencies
come up and other things are important but I just don’t want to be left
out when it comes to this county.
The people of this end of the county
have fought many battles and we
all help and respected each other.
We would just like the same
kindness from our police officers.
Please don’t take this the wrong
way. You all do great things, but
remember we are a part of this
county. We may not have as many
people as Weston or Jane Lew but
we still have a voice and don’t want
to be forgotten.
Thank you,
Aaron Hall
Agriculture Topics
Bruce M. Loyd,
Lewis County Extension Agent
The 26th annual West Virginia
Beef Expo will be held at Jackson’s
Mill April 7-9. This event is one of
the largest beef cattle activities in
the state and will attract farmers
from around W.Va. and surrounding states.
Since beef cattle are the number
one agricultural enterprise of the
area, it is popular with local farmers
as well. The Expo features sales
from six breeds, a trade show, a
photo contest, judging contests for
youth and more.
The seven breeds represented
include Limousin, Polled Hereford,
Simmental, Angus, Charolais, and
Red Angus. Between them, they
have 250 head cataloged to sell,
including bulls, heifers, and older
females.
All of the sales take place on
Saturday, April 9, starting at 9:30
a.m. with Polled Hereford. They
will be followed by Simmental at
11 a.m., Angus at noon, Charolais
at 1:30 p.m., Limousin at 2 p.m.
and Red Angus at 3 p.m.
The Limousin, Angus and
Polled Hereford breeds will also
each have a show on Friday.
Other major activities on Friday
include the stockman’s judging
contest, grassland contest, collegiate beef advocacy contest,
youth beef cook-off and the beef
expo banquet.
The judging contest is for 4-H
and FFA members and they judge
cattle classes, an equipment identification class, grade feeder cattle,
beef cut identification and plant
identification. This is usually a
large contest, which last year had
All Hands on Deck
Per the Department of Veterans
Affairs, a Blue Water Sailor seeking
disability for Agent Orange exposure only has to approximate when
and where he or she was, and the VA
will do the rest, helpfully hunting up
the ship’s records for the veteran’s
claim. But this takes time, which a
lot of ill veterans don’t have. And
you really can’t expect the VA to put
a rush on digging through archives.
The VA also throws up some
silly roadblocks. For example, it
has temporarily pulled the list of
eligible ships off its website. There’s
a little note: “The list of U.S. Navy
and Coast Guard ships associated
with military service in Vietnam
and possible exposure to Agent
Orange is currently being updated.”
However, all across the country,
sailors are banding together and
swapping ship information. There’s
a good chance that if just one sailor
is approved for a certain ship in a
certain location at a certain time,
others on that ship will be as well.
Here’s how you can help, even
if you’re not working on a claim. If
you have any old logs, dig them out.
If you kept a journal or made notes
on a calendar and noted where you
were and when, find it. If you’re
online, look around for Blue Water
Sailor websites and share your ship
location information. Find your
ship’s website and read the posts. Is
anybody looking for specific locations and dates in order to complete
a VA claim? If you don’t have online
skills, find someone who does. It’s
that important.
Go online to bluewaternavy.org
and scroll to Update Logs. Click
and look all around. See the NARA
On-Line Deck Logs of Vietnam Era
Ships spreadsheet. The National Archives and Records Administration
has ships logs in archives as it gets
them scanned, or call the NARA at
866-272-6272.
(c) 2016 King Features Synd.,
Inc.
SENIOR NEWS LINE
by Matilda Charles
Beware: Medical Apps
For Smartphones
There’s so much we can do with
the new smartphones. But just
because we can doesn’t mean we
should.
A study from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent
College of Law revealed that a great
many mobile health apps were sharing private medical information
with third parties without the user
being aware.
Granted, for those of us with
health conditions to monitor, a
phone app can be handy to keep
us on track. Sometimes our physicians recommend it. Some apps are
even approved as prescriptions by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Specifically the study focused on
Android diabetes apps and looked
at whether there was indication that
private information was being disclosed to third parties. (Android has
the biggest market share of phone
operating systems.) Researchers
found over 270 diabetes apps and
chose 75 of them to monitor for
transmission analysis.
Within six months, 60 of those
apps were no longer available. Of
the group remaining, 81 percent
didn’t even have a privacy policy.
Of the ones that had privacy policies, only four would even ask if
information could be shared.
Of the 75 chosen for transmission analysis, there was a wide variety of information sent off to third
parties: 86 percent placed tracker
cookies in the app, and most of
them shared information whether
they had a privacy policy or not.
Of the apps that actually had
privacy policies, only 12 asked
for the user’s permission before
sending off their data to others.
Ten shared the information with
business partners, and 16 used the
information for ads.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act bars
medical staff from disclosing your
private information to others, but
it doesn’t cover phone apps.
over 400 contestants.
In the grasslands contest, the
contestants are taken to a nearby
farm, where they evaluate the grass
resources as it relates to a grazing
operation. This contest is for high
school age students and usually has
around 60 contestants.
The expo banquet will be Friday
evening, April 8, with entertainment provided this year by Spittin’ Image, which is identical twin
brothers Blain and Brian Swabb.
They intertwine wonderful vocal
ability with excellent musicianship, and mix it all with comedy,
audience participation and a high
energy show. Tickets are $20 and
are available at the Extension Office
or by calling the WV Cattleman’s
Association office at (304)-4724020.
The trade show at the expo will
set up on Thursday and be open
all day Friday and Saturday. The
trade show features machinery,
cattle handling equipment, fencing
suppliers, beef genetics, insurance,
animal health and more. It is a good
opportunity to visit with businesses
from different parts of the beef
industry in one place.
(c) 2016 King Features Synd.,
For a sale catalog, complete
schedule or any other information Inc.
about the expo, call or stop by the
extension office.
LEWIS
The sale catalog is also availCOUNTY’S
able on the Cow Buyer website at
AWARD
www.cowbuyer.com. Live internet
WINNING
bidding will be available for all six
NEWSPAPER
breeds through Cow Buyer. RegisThe
Weston
tration prior to the sale is required to
Democrat
bid online. Go to www.cowbuyer.
com for details.
A meeting of the Alum Bridge Neighborhood Watch held on Tuesday evening attracted a large
number of candidates for political offices along with current office holders. Shown in the front row
(left to right) are: Liz Bradford, Carolyn Lamb, County Commissioner Agnes Queen, Family Court
Judge candidate Theresa Cogar Turner, County Clerk and candidate Cindy Rowan and Brianna
McClain; and back row, Deputy A.J. Hummel , Deputy C.L. Moneypenny, Circuit Court Judge candidate Dennis Willett, Assessor and candidate T. Chad Kelley, County Commission candidate John
Shaffer, Assessor candidate John Breen, Magistrate candidate Ed Browning, Frank Lyndon, County
Commissioner Pat Boyle and Brian McClain. (Photo submitted)
Primary Election Candidates
for District/Local Offices
Circuit Judge (26th Circuit )
(Two Elected, One Each
Division)
Primary Election Candidates
for District/Local Offices
Circuit Judge (26th Circuit )
(Two Elected, One Each
Division)
Division One
Jacob E. “Jake” Reger*
Division One
Jacob E. “Jake” Reger*
Division Two
Kurt W. Hall
William “Jamie” O’Brien
Dennis James Willett
Division Two
Kurt W. Hall
William “Jamie” O’Brien
Dennis James Willett
Family Court Judge
Mikal-Ellen Bennett Bailey
Theresa Cogar Turner
Robert Reed Sowa*
Family Court Judge
Mikal-Ellen Bennett Bailey
Theresa Cogar Turner
Robert Reed Sowa*
County Clerk
Cindy Stout Rowan (R)*
County Clerk
Cindy Stout Rowan (R)*
Circuit Clerk
Beth Burkhart (R)
Bob Taylor (R)
Stephen F. Moran (D)
David Parks (D)
Doug Stalnaker (D)
Circuit Clerk
Beth Burkhart (R)
Bob Taylor (R)
Stephen F. Moran (D)
David Parks (D)
Doug Stalnaker (D)
County Commissioner
Rod Wyman (R)
Thomas V. “Tom” Fealy (D)*
John M. Shaffer (D)
County Commissioner
Rod Wyman (R)
Thomas V. “Tom” Fealy (D)*
John M. Shaffer (D)
Prosecuting Attorney
Christy Talbert Flanigan (R)*
Prosecuting Attorney
Christy Talbert Flanigan (R)*
Sheriff
Adam M. Gissy (D)*
Sheriff
Adam M. Gissy (D)*
Assessor
John Breen (R)
T. Chad Kelley (D)*
Assessor
John Breen (R)
T. Chad Kelley (D)*
Magistrate
(Two Elected, One Each
Division)
Magistrate
(Two Elected, One Each
Division)
Divison 1
Ed Browning
Roger D. “Rob” Clem, Jr. *
Divison 1
Ed Browning
Roger D. “Rob” Clem, Jr. *
Division 2
Michael R. Gissy*
Division 2
Michael R. Gissy*
Conservation District
Supervisor
William E. McClain*
Conservation District
Supervisor
William E. McClain*
Board of Education
(Four Elected)
Fredric “Mike” Allman
Debbie Clem*
Priscilla Teter Gould
Vicki Kerrigan
Robert L. Mitchell*
Michael Monachello*
Connie Clem Riffle
Richard Garrett Woofter
Tori (Williams) Zielinski
* = Incumbent
Board of Education
(Four Elected)
Fredric “Mike” Allman
Debbie Clem*
Priscilla Teter Gould
Vicki Kerrigan
Robert L. Mitchell*
Michael Monachello*
Connie Clem Riffle
Richard Garrett Woofter
Tori (Williams) Zielinski
* = Incumbent
Parkinson Group Meets Tomorrow
The North Central West Virginia
Parkinson group will hold their
monthly meeting on Saturday,
March 26, at the Eat-n-Park restaurant in Bridgeport. The meeting
this month will held from 12-2 p.m.
This is the group’s annual
kick-off luncheon. There is no
cost to join the group and anyone
interested in more information
Primary Election Candidates
for State Office
Governor
Bill Cole (R)
Booth Goodwin (D)
Jim Justice (D)
Jeff Kessler (D)
Secretary of State
Barry Holstein (R)
Mac Warner (R)
Natalie Tennant (D)*
Patsy Trecost (D)
Auditor
John “JB” McCuskey (R)
Mary Ann Claytor (D)
Jason Pizatella (D)
Robin Righter (D)
Treasurer
Larry W. Faircloth (R)
Ann Urling (R)
John D. Perdue (D)*
Commissioner of Agriculture
Kent Leonhardt (R)
Walt Helmick (D)*
Attorney General
Patrick Morrisey (R)*
Doug Reynolds (D)
Supreme Court Justice
Brent Benjamin *
Wayne King
Darrell V. McGraw, Jr.
Beth Walker
William R. “Bill” Wooton
State Senate (12th District)
Franklin D. Cornette, II (R)
Derrick W. Love (R)
Doug Facemire (D)*
House of Delegates
(46th District)
James R. Atchison (R)
Patrick S. Martin (R)
Peggy Donaldson Smith (D)*
* = Incumbents
Rotary Blood
Screening Is
April 2, 9
The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is
relevant to many parts of our lives.
Those individuals concerned
with their health can have that
ounce of prevention at a low price
when participating in the Multiphasic Blood Screening coordinated by
the Weston Rotary Club and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Dates for this year’s screenings will be Saturday, April 2, and
Saturday, April 9, from 7 a.m. to
10 a.m. at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, located on Rt. 33
west of Weston.
A6—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Visits Easter Bunny
Maddox McNeish, 16 months old, enjoyed his visit with the
Easter Bunny at the Robin’s Nest Travel Center Breakfast with the
Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 6. His mother is Kelley McNeish
from Buckhannon. The event raised $436 for the Bobbin’s Rock’n
Robins Relay for Life Team.
and recognizing the strength of
an already trained efficient staff
that provide exceptional service
Continued from 1A
sets me in the best position to take
with her husband of 26 years, Jay office as department head to offer
Burkhart. They are the parents of my experience on day one. These
two daughters, Bethany, a senior, things combined make me the most
and Jayme, a sophomore, both stu- qualified experienced candidate.
dents at Fairmont State University.
How can voters get in touch
Candidate Burkhart is a gradu- with you or find out more about
ate of Lewis County High School, your candidacy?
and attended college at Fairmont.
I may be contacted at home by
She has completed eight hours of calling 304-452-8204 or by email
continuing education annually over betha.burkhart89 @gmail.com or
the past 14 years as a member of the visit my Facebook page.
Lewis County Board of Education.
Bob Taylor
Currently Burkhart serves as
Republican candidate Bob
a support manager at the Weston Taylor resides in Weston with his
Walmart and is program coor- wife of 47 years, Shirley Burkhamdinator of the Tri-County Child mer Taylor. They are the parents
Exchange and Visitation Program. of three adult children and five
Additionally, she is an independent grandchildren. Taylor is a graduate
mail contractor.
of Weston High School and holds a
Burkhart attends the George- B.S. degree in business administratown Community Church, where tion from Glenville State College.
her husband serves as senior pastor.
Candidate Taylor is a licensed
At the church, Burkhart serves as realtor with 60 hours of continua youth leader and Sunday school ing education as required. He is
teacher. She also serves as a local a Methodist by faith and teaches
4-H leader and has served on the an adult Sunday school class. He
local 4-H camp staff for 14 years. is very supportive of all civic orBurkhart is a lifetime member of ganizations and has been active in
the Disabled Veterans of America multiple community organizations
Auxiliary.
over the years. Currently his main
Candidate Beth Burkhart’s focus and energy is centered on
answers to our questions are as his career.
follows:
Previously, Taylor was a memWhat work or other experi- ber of the Weston Rotary and was
ences qualify you to hold the a Rotarian of the Year, was a past
office you are seeking?
chairman of the local United Way,
I have over a decade of experi- past chairman of the Relay for
ence in public service, including Life and a past board member of
spending the last 13 ½ years as the Lewis County Senior Citizens.
a member of the Lewis County
Candidate Bob Taylor’s answers
Board of Education. I have spent to our questions are as follows:
the past 14 years as the program
What work or other expericoordinator of the Tri-County Child ences qualify you to hold the office
Exchange and Visitation Program, you are seeking?
with the bulk of my responsibilities
I possess the skill sets needed
to reading and applying court or- to supervise and manage people
ders, testifying in circuit and family in the workplace. I bring a great
court, preparation of court ready deal of management skills to the
documentation of monitored child table that fosters and encourages
exchanges and visits, and main- teamwork, growth and change.
taining, preserving and protecting I am time sensitive and am very
confidential court related records. goal oriented. I have always been a
I have experience in the es- champion of the “can do” attitude.
tablishment, administration and
I served as a plant manager and
balancing of public budgets, vice president of a major manufacwriting and administering public turing firm in Lewis County for 23
policies and maintaining juvenile years and managed a supermarket
and employee state and federal prior to that. I was responsible for
related laws. I administer train- 242 employees, balanced producing to Supreme Court monitored tion to payroll, team leader of nine
program staff, and am responsible supervisors, coordinated label
for the administration of program shipments all over the Pacific rim
state and federal grants and related with 98% time shipments. “The
documentation.
Weston plant was the flagship of
What will be your top priority the Alkahn organization,” which
if elected?
included seven plants, per Max
With the addition of a newly Kahn, president and CEO of the
elected circuit judge I foresee the Board of Alkahn Labels, Inc.
obvious increase in court cases.
Being a real estate agent requires
That translates to an increased 90 hours of classroom instruction,
workload for staff of the circuit the ability to pass state boards and
clerk in addition to providing a 7.5 hours of continuing education
professional and courteous service each year. Classes have included
to the public. My foremost focus ethics in the workplace, being a
is to ensure a seamless transition leader in today’s technology and
by utilizing my court knowledge, changes in banking regulations.
organizational skill and office adWhat will be your top priority
ministration experience to assist if elected?
circuit clerk office staff with this
Managing and maintaining the
increased caseload by working court records and proceedings is
alongside them.
very sacred trust and it must be
What makes you more quali- handled and recorded with the utfied or better suited for the posi- most discretion and integrity. I will
tion than your opponents?
continue to seek grants to be able to
I have a heart for public service digitize the court proceedings and
and believe that public officials are bring the archived documents into
to be servants to our community. the electronic age for ease of access
I believe that along with my nu- and better preservation.
merous years working in a court
What makes you more qualiconnected agency, combined with fied or better suited for the posimy knowledge of court dockets, ex- tion than your opponents?
perience reading and administering
Forty years of management excourt orders, operating, budgeting perience, acquired skills and team
and expenditure of public funds, development to better enhance the
Candidates
office setting to be efficient, time
sensitive and goal oriented.
Where can voters get in touch
with you or find out more about
your candidacy?
Call me at 304-838-4545, or
email me at bobtaylor663@yahoo.
com.
Steve Moran
Democrat candidate Steve Moran is a resident of Horner and is
the father of two sons, Mark and
Shawn. His son Mark is a student
in college, while son Shawn is
a student at Lewis County High
School.
Moran is a graduate of Lewis
County High School and graduated cum laude from Fairmont
State University with an associate
degree in design and graphics and
a Regent’s B.A. degree. He has
also completed 14 hours towards
a master’s degree in business
administration at West Virginia
Wesleyan College.
Candidate Moran works as a
weigher at Mylan Pharmaceuticals
where he helps provide the world’s
7 billion people access to affordable
high quality medicine.
He is Catholic by faith, and
attends the St. Patrick Catholic
Church in Weston and is a member
of the Knights of Columbus.
Candidate Steve Moran’s
answers to our questions are as
follows:
What work or other experiences qualify you to hold the
office you are seeking?
I have worked with the public
for many years, including 27 years
with Kroger. I have done budgets,
payroll, interviewed job applicants
and managed people. Currently I
am in my tenth year at Mylan and
there I have learned how to follow
specific and detailed processes and
how to get along with a very large
workforce.
What will be your top priority
if elected?
My major priority is to keep the
current staff and maintain the office
as it is now.
What makes you more qualified or better suited for the position than your opponents?
I don’t know the strengths and
weaknesses of my opponents but
I would say they all possess the
capability to learn this job. I just
really hope all eligible voters get
out and exercise their right to vote
and check my name.
Where can voters get in touch
with you or find out more about
your candidacy?
I can be reached by phone at
304-269-4492.
David Parks
Democrat candidate David
Parks resides in Weston with his
wife Lisa. They are the parents
of two daughters, Daphne Parks
and Deidre Parks. They have one
grandson, Owen Hines.
Parks is a graduate of Lewis
County High School, holds a B.A.
degree in criminal justice from
Glenville State College, and a M.S.
degree in criminal justice from the
University of Cincinnati. Additionally, he is a graduate of the West
Virginia State Police Academy and
holds state certification for law
enforcement.
Candidate Parks recently retired
from the Lewis County Sheriff’s
Department and currently serves
as Director of Safety and Security
at West Virginia Wesleyan College
in Buckhannon.
He is a member of the Broad
Street United Methodist Church in
Weston, where he serves as a senior
youth leader and is a member of
the Weston Masonic Lodge, Lewis
County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the West Virginia Deputy
Sheriff’s Association.
Candidate David Parks’answers
to our questions are as follows:
What work or other experiences qualify you to hold the
office you are seeking?
I have worked in the criminal
justice system for over 20 years as
a law enforcement officer. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree and a
master’s degree in criminal justice.
Currently I have a staff of 15 people
at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
For the last five years of my
career at the Lewis County Sheriff’s
Department and in my current position at Wesleyan College, I have
been an administrative lieutenant
and a director, respectively. In
both positions I have worked as a
supervisor and boss.
I feel my experience in the
criminal justice system and my
education have both prepared me
to do the job of circuit clerk.
What will be your top priority
if elected?
It is my understanding that John
Hinzman and his staff have created
an amazing circuit clerk office and
I hope to continue that record. My
priority would be based on the recommendations and requirements of
the State of West Virginia.
What makes you more qualified or better suited for the position than your opponents?
My work experience in the
criminal justice system has enabled
me to see many different types
of documentation and information that is processed through the
circuit clerks office. I have been a
successful supervisor for the past
several years.
I feel my education and administrative experience would be very
beneficial in serving as the next
circuit clerk.
Where can voters get in touch
with you or find out more about
your candidacy?
Please feel free to contact me at:
ParksforClerk@yahoo.com.
Doug Stalnaker
Democrat candidate Doug Stalnaker resides in Weston with his
wife Sharon Collins Stalnaker, a
former Lewis County teacher for
29 years.
Stalnaker is a graduate of Lewis
County High School, class of 1978.
He furthered his education at West
Virginia Tech, Fairmont State and
West Virginia University.
He is the former owner and
operator of Kiddy Monument Company, LLC, selling that business in
2015 after many successful years
as a businessman.
Candidate Stalnaker is a Methodist by faith and currently serves
as the 4th Vice President of the
South Atlantic Shrine Association
(encompassing a six state area),
is a member and treasurer of the
Nemesis Shrine in Parkersburg,
secretary of the Lewis County
Shrine, member of the Lewis
County Shrine clown parade unit
and previously served on a number
of local boards of directors and as
a former high school and college
basketball and football official.
Candidate Doug Stalnaker’s
answers to our questions are as
follows:
What work or other experiences qualify you to hold the
office you are seeking?
I believe my experiences of serving on the Lewis County Commission (1989-1994) and in the West
Virginia House of Delegates (19942008) have enabled me to see how
the various government entities
function and how numerous levels
of government work together. Also,
in these positions I served in various
leadership capacities and learned to
work effectively with people to get
things accomplished.
In addition, owning and operating a successful business for thirty
years helped me to understand the
internal operations of an office and
working closely with employees
and the public.
What will be your top priority
if elected?
If elected to Circuit Clerk, my
top priority would be to continue
to provide the same effective, fair
and courteous service that the
public has received during the
past 30 years from John Hinzman
and his deputy clerks. One of the
most important jobs of the Circuit
Clerk is to keep a just and accurate
record of all court proceedings.
With this in mind, I promise the
citizens of Lewis County that I will
accomplish this task while treating
everyone with utmost respect and
dignity when they have interactions
with the Lewis County Circuit
Clerk’s office.
What makes you more qualified or better suited for the position than your opponents?
My 20 years in the government positions mentioned in my
answer to the first question have
provided me with a wealth of valuable, in-depth knowledge into the
workings of local, county and state
government. These experiences,
along with running a business,
have developed my management
abilities and my interpersonal
skills in dealing with the public
and employees. My experiences
of running a business and serving
as the treasurer of Nemesis Shrine
have also developed my expertise
in preparing and following a budget
and keeping accurate records.
Where can voters get in touch
with you or find out more about
your candidacy?
Any Lewis County citizen with
questions and/or concerns, can
contact me anytime at my home
phone: 304-269-7612.
Spelling Bee
Continued from 1A
long-time RESA VII Regional
Spelling Bee coordinator, the competition was intense. Competitors
came from Lewis, Gilmer, Marion,
Harrison, Randolph, Upshur,
Dodridge, Barbour and Randolph
counties. Forty-one students
competed.
Gould started his spelling bee
career as a fourth grader at Jane
Lew Elementary School in 2013
when he took 5th place at the
District Spelling Bee that year.
He took 1st place at the District
Spelling Bee in 2014, 2015 and
2016. Then in 2015 and 2016 he
took first place in the RESA VII
Regional Spelling Bee.
The Gould family is happy to be
headed once again to the National
Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.,
in May.
Gun Charge
Continued from 1A
shotgun and a 20 gauge shotgun.
He pawned the three firearms at
locations in Lewis, Upshur and
Harrison Counties.
Anthony pled guilty to one count
of possession of stolen firearms. He
faces up to 10 years in prison and a
fine of up to $250,000. Under the
Federal Sentencing Guidelines,
the actual sentence imposed will
be based upon the seriousness of
the offenses and the prior criminal
history of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David
Perri prosecuted the case on behalf
of the government. The Weston
Police Department and the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives investigated.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael
John Aloi presided over the case.
Felony
Continued from 1A
“during my investigation of this
incident I believe the two conspired
with one another to break into the
victim’s residence with the intention of committing a felony.”
Marteney was arrested and
arraigned in Lewis County Magistrate Court on March 19, with bond
set at $50,000. He remains held in
jail pending the posting of bond or
further court action.
Ticket
Continued from 1A
meeting held on Nov. 30. The increase was not implemented until
the city had used all the old tickets.
Those tickets are almost gone and
the new ones will be used starting
this week. This action helped save
the city some money.
Fines for other violations are
as follows:
> Parking in multiple lanes - $10
> Parking in no parking zone
- $10
> Parking in reserved space
- $10
> Parking too close to corner
- $10
> Parked left side to the curb
- $10
> Parked on sidewalk or curb
- $10
> Parked more than 18 inches
from curb - $10
> Blocking driveway, street or
alley - $10
> Parked in handicap zone
without permit - $100
Escape
Continued from 1A
ficials did find a gray hoodie and
gray sweatpants, indicating that
he must have been wearing street
clothes under his hospital issued
clothing. For a time, however,
police were searching for a man
wearing the gray sweatpants and
hoodie issued by the hospital when
in fact, he was not wearing them.
He did not escape from the same
area that Zuccaro escaped from last
year. That area was made more
secure but it is not known if the
area from where the patient escaped
on Friday had been altered or
made any more secure as the front
courtyard area was following the
Zuccaro escape.
What we do know is that the
community and media were not
notified of the elopement. Following the Zuccaro escape last year,
hospital and DHHR officials vowed
to work on better ways of notifying
the community but that did not and
has not occurred.
We posted the escape information on our Facebook page,
and it was viewed and shared by
thousands. This was not done to
arouse the community but to make
them aware of a possible potential
danger.
One reader of this post, a mother
with young children that lives near
the hospital, was particularly upset
about no notification of the escape.
In her post she wrote, “I would so
much rather know about any time
anyone is unaccounted for than find
out hours later that someone has
actually escaped. After finishing
up with their schoolwork, my kids
were playing outside (again, just
like last time because it’s a pretty
day). We didn’t know, again, until
hours after he escaped. We can see
the complex from our house, yet I
only found out because I happened
to check an email that I had gotten
on FB.”
In an effort to find out more
information, reporter John Wolfe
emailed some comments and
questions to the DHHR about the
matter on Monday. Below are the
comments and responses that were
provided by the DHHR through
their public relations representative
Allison Adler.
Comment/Question from reporter John Wolfe: “It is my understanding that a patient at William
R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital escaped on
Friday. We received no information
on this. When Zuccaro escaped last
year, we were told the media and
community would be informed
when there was an escape. We received nothing. Could the DHHR
provide some information on the
escape?”
DHHR Response: “A civil
commitment patient eloped on
March 18 from William R. Sharpe,
Jr. Hospital. The Hospital immediately implemented a search of
the woods below the hospital and
Stonewall Hospital. Law enforcement was quickly involved. As of
today (Monday), the patient has
not been located. The patient is
not considered to be dangerous.”
In a follow-up email Wolfe said,
“I thought all committed to Sharpe
were considered to be a danger to
themselves or others? Not meaning
to be contrary, but you all should
know that the public is upset (about
no notification).”
Response: “Without violating
patient privacy issues, this patient
was assessed as not being a harm
to others; much different that the
situation with Zuccaro who had
committed a violent crime.”
As of press time, the patient has
yet to be found. The issue of notifying the community of elopements
from the facility is one that is left up
to the DHHR, Sharpe Hospital and
local and state elected representatives. Time will tell if notification
to the public of elopements will
become a priority.
Commission
Continued from 1A
ally, Moneypenny provided the
county commission with an update
on The Planning Commission’s
Development Information Packet.
The Planning Commission has
completed the packet for people
moving to the county which may be
in need of contact information and
resources available. Moneypenny
says that the packet is available
online and anyone needing information may contact The Lewis
County Planning Commission at
(304)269-6567.
In other news, the County
Commission read a proclamation
declaring April 2016 as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month in
Lewis County. Terri Flint and Kim
Nicholson from the Lewis County
Hope Inc. Task Force on Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault were
on hand to receive the proclamation. The County Commission
recognized the importance of increasing the public’s awareness and
celebrated the courage of victims
and the efforts of the local and state
advocates.
In a follow up from a previous meeting, The Lewis County
Commission reported that the
Upshur County Commission had
approved the proposed changes in
fee increases for the Lewis-Upshur
Animal Control Facility. The Lewis
County Commission then also approved the request. The increased
fees will allow the facility to have
pets spayed and neutered on sight
before adoption. The voucher
program would be eliminated.
Additionally, the increased reclaim
fees will be increased in an effort
to deter repeat offenders with pets
who regularly end up at the facility.
The next regular meeting of
the Lewis County Commission
will be held on Monday, March
28 at 10 a.m. on the second floor
of the courthouse at 110 Center
Ave. For more information call
(304)269-8200.
Court
Continued from 1A
adjudicatory hearing was set for
today. Her bond was set at $5,000.
She is currently free on bond.
William Stutler was in court on a
defense motion to reduce his bond.
The motion was granted and bond
was set at $5,000 cash or surety and
$20,000 personal recognizance.
He is free on bond pending further
court action.
Jennifer Leeson was in court
on a defense motion requiring the
state to identify her as the proper
defendant in the case, a motion that
was denied by the court. Her trial
is set for May 4.
Michael Lawrence Louk was in
court on a state motion to revoke
his bond for violating the terms
and conditions of his bond. He
admitted to violating those terms
and conditions and was found to
be in violation. If he makes bond,
he will be required to attend the
Community Corrections Program
and be on electronic home confinement until his trial.
Tommie Larry Rinehart, Jr. was
released on bond. His trial is set
for June 21.
Dustin Slade Chipps was in
court for an adjudicatory hearing on
a state motion to revoke his probation. Chipps admitted to violating
the terms and conditions of his
probation and tested positive for
drug use. He was released on bond
with his case continued to April 5.
A warrant (capias) was issued
for the arrest of Justin Allen Lyons
for failure to show up for court
last Friday.
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—A7
Create Your State Tour Is April 12
Lori McKinney, of Princeton,
will be bringing “Create Your
State” to Weston on Wednesday,
April 13, at Lewis County High
School beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The event is an outgrowth of her
success in Princeton, by bringing
art to a small town as an economic
engine. This concept has been
growing successfully throughout
the U.S. Two small towns listed
on the best 100 Art Towns include
Berkeley Springs and Lewisburg.
McKinney’s presentation will
last about 90 minutes and the lat-
ter part of the presentation will be
the opportunity for the audience to
discuss the importance of art for
small towns.
Many small towns are looking
to art as an answer to the question
of economic downturns in their
downtowns. A question for officials is, “How can we attract and
retain profitable businesses and
talented people?” A key component
of such efforts and one that’s often
mislabeled an 'amenity' is arts and
culture.
But the value of the arts extends
beyond the direct economic impact. When Gallup and the Knight
Foundation set out to answer the
question “What attaches people
to their communities?” in a threeyear study, researchers found that
the key reasons cited by residents
for loving their cities were entertainment and social offerings,
how welcoming the city is and its
aesthetics, in other words, the arts
and culture.
Today’s buzzword to describe
communities’ investment in arts
and culture is “creative placemaking” which means using the arts
to develop an area where people
want to live, work and congregate.
Urban-planning researcher Ann
Markusen defined this concept
for the Mayors’ Institute on City
Design in the white paper Creative
Placemaking:
“In creative placemaking,
partners from public, private,
nonprofit and community sectors
strategically shape the physical and
social character of a neighborhood,
town, city or region around arts and
cultural activities.
“The key is to treat the arts as an
essential part of the city’s identity.
Successful creative placemaking
Lori McKinney giving a CYS workshop in "The Room Upstairs" part of The RiffRaff Arts Collective. builds the economy at the local
level, enhances surrounding nonarts businesses and provides job
opportunities and ways for individuals to participate in activities
associated with the arts and cultural
events. The results bring people
dress accordingly.
President Judy Smith of the detergents.
together, spark community pride
The
Weston
Area
Meeting
planJudy thanked everyone that atLewis County Council opened
and create a more vibrant place.”
the Feb. 3, meeting of the Lewis tended the Achievement Banquet. ning meeting will be March 17, at
the
Elkins
Steakhouse.
The
Area
County Community Educational She thanked the Shamrock Club
The Weston Democrat
Outreach Service (CEOS) Clubs for chairing the event, Liz and of- meeting will be in Marlington at
County Council meeting by wel- fice staff for the preparations and the Opera House on April 21, at
is on Lewis County
coming everyone and thanking the Kylea Arnold for taking photos. She the cost of $20.
Sandy King reported on the
Gee Lick CEOS Club for hosting. handed out copies of the pictures
coffee tables all week
Country Kitchen. She explained
The pledge to the flag was led to club members.
The NVON project for 2016 that the music will be moved back
by Judy Smith. For the meditations
Vonda Dye read “Snowflakes.” is “Eat Healthy, Eat Local.” She to the barn this year. After a discusKaye Loyd, secretary, conducted would like each club to report on sion Vonda Dye made a motion to
attendance of the clubs present. buying local produce, seeds, etc. by keep the Country Kitchen in the
They were: Berlin - four; Gee Lick - March 25, to the Extension Office. Assembly Hall. Imogene Wimer
The WV Folk Festival Belle seconded the motion and it passed.
12; Horner - three; Shamrock - two;
The next Lewis County County
Straight Fork - two; Vandalia - five; nomination forms were due to the
Council meeting will be hosted
Extension Office by Feb. 12.
and members at large - one.
Marsha Gant, committee chair- by the Vandalia Club on April 6.
She also read the minutes of the
September, October and December person for the Hand Work Show The May and June lessons will be
at the Jubilee, gave her report. presented for training.
County Council meetings.
Inga Mann mentioned the posPatty Adams, treasurer, pro- Another planning meeting was held
vided the financial report with an Feb. 11, at the Extension Office. sibility of council investing into a
ending balance of $3,696.78 and The committee will be introducing speaker system as it is hard to hear
read a thank you note from Louis two new exhibits, an exhibit of the speakers during the meetings. The
Bennett Public Library for their past Lewis County Belles includ- council will look into this. The
ing dresses, pictures, articles, etc. meeting was then adjourned.
donation.
Lewis County Extension Agent and an exhibit for the “I Decide
Liz Post provided remarks and Projects.”
Helen McClain and Mida Peterthanked the the Gee Lick Club
for hosting. She gave a report on son reported on the Lewis County
the 4-H activities for December CEOS Scholarship application reand January. The LITES had their view. They proposed a few changes
annual retreat from Feb. 6-7. She in the form. Peterson made the
also reminded all club treasurer's motion to accept the changes and
to change the addresses for bank Lucille Hicks seconded the motion
statements to the physical address and it was passed by members
present.
of the extension office.
Susie Heath, Vandalia commitImogene Wimer, president of the
Straight Fork Club, was presented a tee chairperson for Show How Day,
gavel by Liz Post for the 2015 Club reported that the event will be held
of The Year Award. Vice President April 27, at the Broad Street United
Vonda Dye presented the chairs of Methodist Church. She reviewed
all of the duties for each club.
the committee.
Helen McClain, marketing and The registration will be due to the
membership chairperson, thanked Extension Office by April 18. The
all for attending the Vandalia theme will be “Back on the Farm.”
Club’s 80th anniversary dinner The committee asked members to
and thanked the clubs for having
representatives at the committee
workshop in December. Another
meeting for the county committee
was held March 8, to make final
plans for the May activities during
COES Month.
The next Fire Board Town Hall
McClain stated that all club
presidents and county committee
Meeting will be Monday, March
chairpersons should be receiving
28, at the Midway FD at 6pm. The
the State CEOS newsletter, Open
Line. Members can also order this
purpose of the meeting is to provide
for a small fee. She also presented
information and answer questions about
officer and county committee chair
pins of recognition.
the upcoming Fire Levy.
Julia Bragg, purposeful reading
More meetings are scheduled at area
chairperson, thanked the clubs for
reporting on time and reminded
fire departments and community bldgs.
members that books on tape,
All are encouraged to attend.
magazines and newspapers can
also be reported. She also reported
on the heart health committee and
April 4
Walkersville Fire Dept
told members to save the date June
April 11
Ireland Community Bldg
8, from 1-3 p.m. This will be the
heart health event in Lewis County.
April 25
Weston Fire Dept
Another planning meeting will be
held March 31, at 11:30 a.m. at
May 2
Vandalia Community Bldg
Kane’s Restaurant.
Sandy King, chairperson,
thanked the clubs for their reports.
She presented a wish list to members for supporting animal shelters
and for HOPE, Inc., who is in need
of toilet tissue, paper towels and
CEOS Council Meets Feb. 3
Farm Bureau Pageant
Will Award
Scholarship At Temple
The Lewis County Farm Bureau
May 7th
will award a $500 scholarship in the
spring of 2016. Applications will
be accepted until Friday, April 15.
Students eligible for the scholarship include graduating seniors
who are Lewis County residents
planning to further their education
in an agricultural field of study; fulltime college freshmen, sophomores
or juniors majoring in an agricultural field of study or a student
enrolled in veterinary school.
Those enrolled in an accredited
vocational or technical institution,
pursuing a career in livestock
production, research, marketing or
related agricultural fields are also
eligible to apply.
Agricultural fields of study
could include, but is not limited
to, animal and veterinary science,
agricultural economics, agricultural education, wildlife and fisheries, plant and soil science, forest
resources, wood industries and
landscape architecture.
Scholarship applications forms
can be obtained at the WVU-Lewis
County Extension Office, 104
Center Avenue in Weston or at the
guidance counselors’ offices at
Lewis County High School.
Completed applications should
be returned by no later than Friday,
April 15. Personal interviews will
be scheduled at which time a copy
of the applicant’s transcript should
be available.
Seniors receiving the award will
be notified at the LCHS annual
awards assembly. Home schooled
and college students will be notified
by mail. Presentation of the $500
scholarship award will be made
upon proof of enrollment to the
chosen institution.
The 5th annual Miss Independence U.S.A. Pageant will
be held Saturday, May 7, at the
Weston Masonic Temple. The
pageant is open nationwide.
Age groups eligible to
participate are as follows:
Baby-Miss (ages 5-8 months);
Tiny-Miss (ages 9-12 months);
Mini-Miss (ages 1-2); LittleMiss (ages 3-5); Junior-Miss
(ages 6-8); PreteenMiss (ages
9-12); Teen (ages 13-16); Miss
(ages 17-21); Ms. (ages 22-48);
Mrs. must be 18 years old) and
Classic over 49.
Contestants will be judged
in two phases of competition
red, white and blue wear and
pageant attire.
They will crown division
winners along with the following supreme titles: High Point,
Mini-Grand Supreme, Grand
Supreme, Ultimate Grand Supreme and Ultimate Grand Miss
Independence U.S.A .
Entry deadline will be April
22. For an entry application contact Vicki at (304)-269-1593.
The Miss Independence USA
Pageant is being sponsored by
the WV/Lewis County Law
Enforcement Titleholders.
Subscribe to
The Weston Democrat
For all the local news,
sports, advertising
Call 304-269-1600
We accept Master Card & Visa
Local Annual Meeting Notice
For members of SS Buckhannon Cooperative Buckhannon, Braxton and Weston Branches
Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Business meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp, 160 WVU Jackson Mill,
Weston, West Virginia
Agenda includes annual elections and management reports.
By order of the Board of Directors
Stephen P. Butler, President
You Need To Advertise In This Section!
mocrat
e
D
n
o
t
s
e
T he W
Weston Eagles
Aerie 2481
will be having
nominations for
6MÄJLYZ
on Monday,
(WYPS
!74K\YPUN
[OLPYYLN\SHY
meeting.
!!!!ATTENTION!!!!
6
1
April 13, 20
c
i
m
o
n
Eco
E
T
A
UPD
ou are a
y
if
s
u
l
l
a
C
ving a
a
h
r
o
s
s
e
n
New Busi
ry!
a
s
r
e
v
i
n
n
A
l
a
i
Spec
The Economic Update is The Weston Democrat’s largest
and most read edition of the year! Distribution will be to
over 18,000 readers in Lewis and surrounding counties.
Economic Update 2016 is a great tool to let our readers
know more about your business. You can submit a story
with your advertisement.
Deadline to advertise is April 1th, 2016
Get Your Ad in Early !!!
Call our Advertising Department for more information:
304-269-1600 ext.103
SUN
AND
Wednesday
Wed. Night
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Partly sunny and
warmer
High: 71
RealFeel: 68
Partly cloudy
Mostly cloudy,
showers around
High: 71 Low: 44
RF: 47
RF: 41
Cooler with a
shower possible
High: 49 Low: 25
RF: 66
RF: 40
Mostly sunny and
warmer
High: 61 Low: 38
RF: 73
RF: 57
Mostly sunny
Cloudy with spotty
showers
High: 68 Low: 47
RF: 59
RF: 40
Chance of a little
a.m. rain
High: 63 Low: 30
RF: 63
RF: 24
MOON
Sunrise Wednesday . . 7:20
Sunset Wednesday . . 7:37
Sunrise Thursday . . . . 7:19
Sunset Thursday . . . . 7:38
Sunrise Friday . . . . . . 7:17
Sunset Friday . . . . . . . 7:39
Sunrise Saturday . . . . 7:15
Sunset Saturday. . . . . 7:40
Sunrise Sunday . . . . . 7:14
Sunset Sunday . . . . . . 7:41
Moonrise Wednesday 7:59
Moonset Wednesday . 7:28
Moonrise Thursday. . . 8:54
Moonset Thursday . . . 7:58
Moonrise Friday . . . . . 9:49
Moonset Friday. . . . . . 8:29
Moonrise Saturday . . 10:44
Moonset Saturday . . . 9:01
Moonrise Sunday . . . 11:38
Moonset Sunday . . . . 9:35
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
Low: 48
RF: 57
The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature®(RF) is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weather factors. Shown is the highest and lowest value of the day.
Shown is Wednesday’s
weather. Temperatures are
Wednesday’s highs and
Wednesday night’s lows.
Last
New
Waynesburg
67/47
Woodsfield
66/53
McConnelsville
67/54
Marietta
68/53
Athens
68/54
Saint Marys
69/51
First
Apr 7
Apr 13
SOLUNAR TABLE
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Major
11:41 a.m.
12:02 a.m.
12:45 a.m.
1:31 a.m.
2:18 a.m.
2:18 a.m.
Minor
5:30 a.m.
6:12 a.m.
6:56 a.m.
7:42 a.m.
8:29 a.m.
8:29 a.m.
Major
---12:23 p.m.
1:07 p.m.
1:52 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
Minor
5:52 p.m.
6:33 p.m.
7:17 p.m.
8:03 p.m.
8:51 p.m.
8:51 p.m.
WEATHER HISTORY
Q: Daylight in the U.S. increases
from the first day of winter until
when?
Record floods hit the Midwest on
March 23, 1913, with major rainstorms adding to snowmelt. This
prompted the federal government’s
first widespread flood control projects.
Philippi
69/49
Weston
71/48
Palestine
71/53
Parsons
67/46
Glenville
72/49
Elkins
67/43
Ireland
71/49
Spencer
72/52
Petersburg
71/42
Buckhannon
70/52
Grantsville
72/50
The solunar period schedule allows planning days so you will be fishing in
good territory or hunting in good cover during those times, Major periods begin
at the times shown and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The minor periods are shorter.
WEATHER TRIVIATM
Clarksburg
69/49
West Union
70/50
Harrisville
71/50
Kingwood
68/50
Fairmont
68/48
Middlebourne
69/49
Parkersburg
68/52
Mar 23 Mar 31
Morgantown
69/50
New Martinsville
69/52
MOON PHASES
Full
High: 64 Low: 47
RF: 64
RF: 48
Franklin
69/41
Sutton
73/48
Clay
74/50
Webster Springs
71/45
Summersville
70/45
Charleston
73/51
Monterey
63/43
Marlinton
68/39
Forecasts and graphics provided
by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2016
A: The first day of summer.
REGIONAL CITIES
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
City
Hi Lo
W
Hi Lo
W
City
Hi Lo
W
Hi Lo
W
City
Hi Lo
W
Hi Lo
W
City
Hi Lo
W
Hi Lo
W
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore, MD
Charleston, WV
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
71
69
73
65
52
64
pc
pc
pc
pc
c
pc
74
74
70
60
61
63
pc
pc
sh
t
r
r
Cumberland, MD
Frankfort, KY
Frederick, MD
Harrisburg, PA
Huntington, WV
Kingwood, WV
70
67
70
68
72
68
pc
pc
pc
pc
pc
pc
71
63
71
72
68
67
c
t
pc
pc
sh
r
Louisville, KY
Lynchburg, VA
Martinsburg, VA
New Martinsville, WV
Parkersburg, WV
Pittsburgh, PA
68
71
69
69
68
66
pc
pc
pc
pc
pc
pc
62
73
73
65
68
66
t
pc
pc
r
r
r
Richmond, VA
Roanoke, VA
Wheeling, WV
Wilmington, DE
Youngstown, OH
Washington, DC
73
73
66
67
60
70
s
pc
pc
pc
c
pc
76
72
65
72
61
75
pc
pc
r
pc
r
pc
54
50
51
57
44
55
54
54
41
31
30
32
43
58
44
44
55
50
47
33
51
51
37
40
58
48
44
52
52
51
36
48
52
39
39
41
53
49
51
47
48
53
54
51
41
52
31
56
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice
Dr. Sonya A. James, DDS
Family Dentistry
5 Garton Plaza, Weston
304-269-5488
‡:HKDYHEHHQDWRXUORFDWLRQIRURYHU\HDUV
‡$PSOHÀDWOHYHOSDUNLQJDQGIDFLOLW\
‡+DQGLFDSDFFHVVLEOH
‡0RGHUQRI¿FHZLWKKLWHFKGLJLWDOHTXLSPHQW
IRUPRUHDFFXUDWHGLDJQRVLV
‡/DUJHZDLWLQJDUHDZLWK:L)L
'HQWLVWU\IRU$OO$JHV
6RPH6HUYLFHV3URYLGHG,QFOXGH
‡&OHDQLQJVE\RQHRIRXUFHUWL¿HGDQGH[SHULHQFHGK\JLHQLVWV
‡'LJLWDO;UD\V
‡)LOOLQJV
‡,PSODQWUHVWRUDWLRQV
‡&URZQV
‡&RVPHWLFGHQWLVWU\
‡%ULGJHV
‡:KLWHQLQJRSWLRQVDYDLODEOH
‡3DUWLDOV
‡:HHYHQGREUDFHVIRUFKLOGUHQDQGDGXOWV
‡'HQWXUHV
‡3D\PHQWSODQVXSRQDSSURYDO
'U-DPHVLVDJUDGXDWHRI
:HVW9LUJLQLD:HVOH\DQ
DQGJUDGXDWHRI:98
ZKHUHVKHHDUQHGKHU'RFWRU
RI'HQWDO6XUJHU\GHJUHH
LIFESTYLES
The Weston
Democrat
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
B
Pageant
Raises
$12,100
The Mr. Shamrock and Miss
Lass Pageant was held at Lewis
County High School (LCHS) on
Sunday. The pageant was held to
raise money for three deserving
local residents in need. This years
pageant raised a total of $12,100.
The money raised from the event
will benefit local residents Susan
Bailey, Lisa Hawkins and Renate
Stapleton.
A spaghetti dinner was held prior
to the pageant. Pageant goers were
also able to check out items which
were up for auction.
Kylea Arnold and Brooklyn
Perkey served as Mistresses of
Ceremony. Ashley Cutlip, Kylea
Arnold, Brooklyn Perkey, Anna
Lloyd, Caitlin Smith, Savanna
Butcher, Makayla Beam and Savannah Metheny provided musical
entertainment. The beneficiaries
were honored in a slideshow played
for pageant goers.
Students vying for the crown of
2016 Mr. Shamrock participated in
casual wear, sports wear, formal
wear and talent portions. Austin
Hughes was crowned the 2016 Mr.
Shamrock.
The Miss Lass contest is awarded to the female contestant who
raises the most money. Contestants
additionally escorted Mr. Shamrock hopefuls during the pageant.
Hannah Rinker was crowned as the
2016 Miss Lass.
Judges for the competition were
Hannah Breen, Kiersten Detamore,
Morgan Jones, Sam Osborne, Jordan Walters, Savanna Butcher and
Lauren Blake. Braley Bozic, Torie
Riffle and Tera Bowman served as
Judges Assistants.
This years contestants for Mr.
Shamrock included: Alex Kraus,
Austin Hughes, Damien White,
Dylan Gump, Nathan Louk, Josh
Posey, Sean Ellis and Hunter Craig.
The contestants for Miss Lass
included: Hannah Rinker, Tori
Pictured (left to right) are: Josie Amstone, Robert C. Byrd Areospace Education Center Director White, Emily Flesher, Daryyen
Stump, Kaitlyn Stout, Sarah Gould,
Thomas Stose and Kami Linger.
Khori Lowther, Ashlie Montgomery, Kayla Scott, Hannah Linger,
Darien Bragg and Kaitlin Corbitt.
Gee Lick CEOS
Meets on Feb 18
2 Pupils
Winners in
Science Fair
The Gee Lick Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS)
Club met on Feb. 18, at the EMS
Building at 1 p.m.
President Vonda Dye opened
the meeting and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited by all. Devotions was read by Mary Lesher
“Delighting in God.” President Dye
thanked members for all the help
before, during and after the County
Council meeting.
Roll call was taken by Garnet
Ryder, secretary. She proceeded
with minutes from January which
were accepted as read.
The treasurer’s report was presented by Mary Lesher, treasurer.
Notes and news was discussed from
County Council.
For the committee reports:
continuing education, Margaret
Davisson, chair, had no report as
she had been on vacation;family,
no report due to absence of Mary
Byrd, chair; purposeful reading,
Garnet Ryder, chair, asked that
Josie Amstone and Kami Linger
won second place in the Harrison
County Science Fair. The fair was
held at the Robert C. Byrd Areospace Center Saturday, March 12.
Linger and Amstone are both
fifth graders at West Milford Elementary School. They advanced to
compete at the county level science
fair after winning first place at their
school’s science fair early this year.
Numerous contestants from the
various schools in Harrison County
gathered to compete in the County
Science Fair.
Linger and Amstone competed
as a team/group in the Life Science/Biology Category. The girls
designed their project to prove
where water goes to when plants
are watered.
The science project components
consisted of a written abstract,
oral presentation, project display,
project demonstration and oral
questions that demonstrated the
team’s depth of knowledge about
their project.
Linger resides in Weston with
her mother and is the daughter of
Barbie Paugh and Eddie Linger,
both of Weston.
Amstone resides in Good Hope
with her parents, Sarah and Ryan
Amstone.
Hot Lunch Menu
For County Schools
The following is for the
week of March 23 - March 30
Wednesday, March 23:
Breakfast: sausage biscuit,
fruit, juice, milk
Lunch: ham, scalloped
potatoes, steamed carrots, roll,
fruit, dessert
Thursday, March 24:
Breakfast: cook's choice,
juice, fruit, milk
Lunch: cook's choice
Friday, March 25:
No School
Monday, March 28:
No School
Tuesday, March 29:
Breakfast: cook's choice,
juice, fruit, milk
Lunch: cook's choice
Wednesday, March 30:
Breakfast: cinnamon roll,
mixed fruit cup, juice, milk
Lunch: rotini with meat
sauce, garden salad, steamed
broccoli, bread stick, fruit
all members bring a list of read
books to each meeting; market and
membership, Mary Lesher, chair,
had no report except to save for
Energy Express; heath motivator,
Inge Mann, chair, gave information
on having a nightly cup of tea. She
also commented that tea bags could
be utilized more than once.
Ryder gave information on the
Healthy Heart meeting that will
be held March 31, at 11:30 a.m. at
Kane’s restaurant.
Projects for the coming year
will be discussed more at a later
meeting. It was suggested that items
be brought to the meeting so they
could be distributed to veterans,
Hope, Inc./Our Neighbor and the
Ronald McDonald House.
A motion was made and seconded to have a garage/hot dog sale
on Sept. 17. Veronica Larsson will
check with Jane Lew Fire Department to rent the pavilion.
Garnet Ryder had the lesson
“Dehydrated Food.” Being no
further business, the meeting was
adjourned and refreshments were
served by Mary Lesher and Sandy
Mick.
Those attending were: Margaret,
Vonda, Veronica, Mary L., Inge,
Yvonne, Sandy, Phyllis, Christine,
Marge and Garnet.
Glass Museum Wins
Arts Gala Award
On Thursday, March 10, the
West Virginia Division of Culture
and History and the West Virginia
Commission on the Arts sponsored
the Governor’s Arts Awards Gala
at the Culture Center, State Capitol
Complex in Charleston.
During the awards ceremony,
10 Governor’s Arts Awards and 10
Legislative Leadership Awards in
the Arts were presented.
In addition, to celebrate the
50th anniversary of the National
Endowment for the Arts, etched
glass medallions were presented to
50 individuals and 50 organizations
whose work in respective fields
exemplifies the importance of art
in our lives.
The West Virginia Museum of
American Glass in Weston won
the Organization Medallion for
Excellence in Support of the Arts.
The Governor’s Arts Awards are
presented biennially to celebrate
the state’s creative spirit and the
amazing talents of the people and
groups that produce art.
They also recognize those
whose willingness to support arts
and artists help to ensure that the
arts maintain an important place in
communities and schools.
Use of Addicting
Drugs on Rise
Narconon would like to remind
families that the use of addicting
drugs is on the rise. Take steps to
protect family members from drug
use. If you know anyone who is
struggling with drug addiction, get
them the help they need.
Call 1-800-431-1754 or visit
drugabusesolution.com for a free
brochure on the signs of addiction
for all drugs.
Narconon also offers free
screenings and referrals. Narconon
can help overcome drug addiction.
Class of ‘55
Plans Breakfast
The Weston High School Class
of 1955 will meet for breakfast Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m., at the
Giovanni’s Restaurant in Weston.
Please come and enjoy breakfast and fellowship with former
classmates. If you have any question you may call Mary Wiant at
(304)-269-1698.
Not Responsible
I will not be responsible for
any debts or obligations other than
my own.
Wilma Riddle
45-3
CASSANDRA HUGHES AND DANIEL ATHA, JR.
Hughes, Atha
To Wed in August
The families of Cassandra
LaDawn Hughes and Daniel Ray
Atha, Jr. are pleased to announce
their engagement and upcoming
wedding set for Saturday, Aug. 20.
Cassandra is a 2011 graduate
of South Harrison High School
and 2012 graduate of WV Junior
College with an associate degree in
pharmacy. She currently works at
the Newpointe Pharmacy in Clarksburg as a pharmacy technician.
Cassandra is the daughter of
Lynn and Maria Hughes and Scott
and Kim Curry, all of Jane Lew.
She is the granddaughter of James
Edward Wyant and the late Janet
LaDawn Wyant of Weston and
Schyler Gerald and Pamela Jane
Hughes of Jane Lew.
Daniel is a 2010 graduate of
South Harrison High School. He
is currently employed by EQT as
a compressor technician.
He is the son of Daniel Sr. and
Kim Atha and Donna Kay Atha, all
of Lost Creek. He is the grandson of
Donald Eugene Bartlett and the late
Ellen Louise Bartlett of Shinnson
and the late Homer Claude and Iva
Maxine Atha of Saltwell.
The ceremony will take place at
1 p.m. at the Mary Conrad Memorial Park in Roanoke, with Rev. Tom
Seats officiating and the reception
will follow.
The couple will be honeymooning in Paris, France, and will reside
in Fairmont.
Jason Gum on WV
Humanities Council
Glenville State College (GSC)
Jason Gum, archivist and reference
librarian, has been elected to the
program committee for the West
Virginia Humanities Council. Gum
and the other new members will
serve a three-year term beginning
June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2019.
The Humanities Council budgets more than $600,000 for grants
and programs annually. A variety
of grants are offered to nonprofit
organizations that support educational programming. The program
committee recommends funding
decisions to the Humanities Council board of directors.
The 22-member committee
includes 11 members drawn from
the Council board and 11 citizen
members who represent education
and the general public.
“It is an honor to be able to
serve on the program committee of
the WV Humanities Council. The
work of the council has been of the
utmost importance in acknowledging and advancing the study of West
Virginia’s people, their culture and
history. I look forward to providing
input on how to best utilize a few of
our public resources that are available to support the development of
our state’s many, beneficial, nonprofit entities,” said Gum.
Gum, who is a 2005 GSC alumnus, received a History Hero Award
from the WV Division of Culture
and History based on a nomination
from the Gilmer County Historical
Society earlier in 2016.
He also was an integral part of
the WV Veterans Legacy Project
at GSC and has spent significant
time digitally archiving college
yearbooks, campus newspapers
and several old 8-mm and 16-mm
films. Gum is from Lewis County.
The Humanities Council is
the state affiliate of the National
Endowment for the Humanities
and serves West Virginia through
grants and direct programs in the
humanities.
For more information about
archives or other services offered
at the GSC Robert F. Kidd Library,
contact Gum at (304)-462-6163.
JL Watch Group
Meets Today
The Jane Lew Neighborhood
Watch group will hold their first
meeting of the year this evening
at the Jane Lew Park Building,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. All Jane Lew
citizens interested in the program
are invited to attend.
B2—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
City Church
Plans Events
For Easter
Burnsville
Church Dinner Churches
Church Plans Is April 1st
Plan Events
The Bendale United Methodist
will hold a baked steak dinApril Dinner Church
ner on Friday, April 1, from 11 a.m. For Easter
St. Matthew United Methodist
Church, located at Third and Center
Avenue in Weston, invites all to
worship with them this Easter.
The following events will be
held during the Holy Week at
St. Matthew United Methodist
Church: Wednesday evening prayer
service on March 23, at 6:15 p.m.;
Holy Thursday Worship Service
with Communion on March 24, at
7 p.m.; and Good Friday Tenebrae
Service “A Service of Shadows” on
March 25, at 7 p.m.
On Easter Sunday, March 27,
there will be a lot of opportunities
to worship: Sunrise Service will be
held at the Lewis County Park at
6:45 a.m., early Worship Service
will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the
church; Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.;
and the late Worship Service will
be at 10:45 p.m.
Before the service on Thursday,
March 24, the youth of the church
will host a spaghetti dinner, serving
from 5-6:30 p.m. The cost will be
by donation.
The church welcomes all to join
them, and their prayer is that God
will touch your heart anew as they
remember Christ’s love expressed
through the events of Holy Week.
The Burnsville Charge of the
United Methodist Church will be
hosting a dinner on April 2, from
4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Burnsville
Community Building.
The menu will consist of baked
chicken, shredded chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green
beans, peas, corn, brown beans,
cornbread, hot rolls, assorted salads
and desserts.
There will also be coffee, iced
tea and lemonade.
Suggested donations are $8 for
adults, $4 for ages 6-12, children
under six years of age may eat free.
Take out will be available within a
reasonable distance.
Please call (304)-853-2508
before 4 p.m. for take out orders.
All are welcome.
Tender Loving Care, the program that Dr. Greenbrier Almond
produces on Local Channel 3 each
Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., is being
put on by David Meyer of Glenville
Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is
about health and hope and will be
airing March 22 and 29 and April 5
and 12. I hope all will be watching.
My deepest sympathies go out
to the family and friends of Nancy
Rexroad of Gassaway. I always
enjoyed her so much. It seems so
long ago and I love Debbie and Brad
and their daughter Erica and son
Chase, too. May God bless you all.
Another sad note is that Linda
Marsh, a nurse who worked at
Sharpe Hospital when I was there,
has also passed away. My sympathy goes out to her family and
friends, too.
I have good news. There are
now recycle bins near the Mayor’s
Office at Weston. Call the Mayor’s
Office for more information.
One of my favorite books of
the Bible is Psalms. The longest
chapter in the Bible is Psalm, 119.
A colporteur [someone who sells
books and Bibles to individuals]
selling Bible portions was held up
at the point of a revolver in a Sicilian forest in the dead of night and
ordered to light a bonfire and burn
The Seventh-Day Adventist his books. Having made the fire,
Church, at 1122 Brushy Fork Road, he asked if he might read a brief
will have a rummage sale May 2-4, selection from each book before
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
consigning it to the flames.
Church Slates
Rummage Sale
at THE CROSS ROAD
G
od will not help you in that which
is wrong however much you may try to
interweave HIS holy name with your
actions. (Psalm 106:6) “We have sinned
with our fathers, we have committed
iniquity, we have done wickedly.”
WESTON CHARGE
Bealls Mills United Methodist
Church
Bendale United Methodist
McCanns Run United Methodist
Pastor Ron Brown
269-4807
Broad Run Baptist Church
Jane Lew
Pastor Rick Garavaglia
cell: 304-672-5678
office: 304-884-7413
Broad Street United Methodist
Rev. Richard Justice
Office - 269-5123
Church of Christ 269-2129
Church of Nazarene
Pastor Toby Dukich 269-7452
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints
269-4320
First Baptist Church
Rev. Kenneth Miller
269-1569
Freeman’s Creek Baptist Church
Pastor Phil Heater
Jackson’s Mill Baptist Church
Pastor Greg Miller
Murphy’s Creek Baptist Church
Rev. Wease Day
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Reverend Stanley Herrod
Point Pleasant Baptist Church
Pastor Carl Radcliff 873-1821
Rock Grove Baptist Church
Pastor Ben Hall 304-745-5882
Troy Baptist Church
Jim Ballenger 873-2224
From one he read the 23rd
psalm, from another the parable
of the Good Samaritan, from another the Sermon on the Mount,
from another Paul’s hymn to love,
and so on.
After the reading of each extract
the brigand who had held him up
exclaimed: “That’s a good book.
We won’t burn that one. Give it
to me.” In the end, not a book was
burned but passed, one by one, into
the brigand’s hands. He then went
off, books and all, into the darkness.
Years later this same man happened to meet the colporteur, but
this time as an ordained Christian
minister. Telling his story, he said,
“It was the reading of your books
that did it.”
Yes, the Bible is a book that
changes things and it changes
people. Victor Hugo once said,
“England has two books, one which
she made and the other which made
her-Shakespeare and the Bible.”
Wherever the Bible has gone it
has changed civilization by changing people. Why is this?
If you want to start life over, if
you want a new birth, then read
the Bible, believe the Bible, obey
the Bible. It is the living Word of
God. Faith will grow in your heart.
You will see that the Bible reveals
a man, the Man, Christ Jesus, from
Genesis to Revelation.
If you will accept Him, the living word of God, as your atoning
sacrifice, as your Saviour and Lord,
you will find salvation here and
now. You will have joy here and
the certainty of everlasting life on
the world to come.
Maranatha
Last Day
Of Prophecy
The "Last Day Of Prophecy" is
a live-streaming message that will
be showing at the Buckhannon
Seventh-day Adventist Church,
1122 Brushy Fork Road in Buckhannon, just off of Rt. 20 between
the Toyota and Ford car dealerships.
Call (304)-472-0962 and leave a
message for more information.
The showing dates will be:
March 23. Treasure from the
Golden Ark, God’s Law and the
Sabbath.
March 24, The RESToration of
life, The Sabbath and health.
March 25, History’s Holy Hoax,
What About Sunday?
March 26, at 11 a.m. Satan’s
Mark and God’s Seal, The Sabbath
and Prophecy.
And March 26, The Final War
Over Worship, Sabbath and USA
in Bible Prophecy.
Attend the Church of Your Choice
““Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up
their cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 NIV
The Radical Nature of Faith
The story of Abraham is often told as an example of the radical nature of
faith. Abraham accepted on faith that his wife Sarah would give birth to
a child in her nineties, and then after this actually happened, he accepted
on faith that God required him to sacrifice this very son, Isaac. God
relented of this demand after seeing Abraham’s willingness to do so, but
the philosopher Kierkegaard wondered what effect this whole experience
must have had on Abraham. Can we go through such experiences and not
be radically altered? Look at any of the Old Testament prophets and you
see how radical faith can be. Isaiah went barefoot and naked for three years
as a prophetic gesture. Hosea married a harlot in order to show how God
was similarly yoked to the unfaithful people of Israel. Jesus’s message must
have been extremely radical in his day, enough for it to get him executed.
The early Christians practiced their faith in secret because they too were
in danger of being executed for it. Faith can be comforting, but if all it does
is let you sleep well at night, then perhaps you aren’t taking it far enough.
As David Platt says in the book Radical, “I could not help but think that
somewhere along the way we had missed what was radical about our faith
and replaced it with what is comfortable.” Consider whether you have
made an idol of comfort and have in the process watered down your faith.
– Christopher Simon
Fisher Baptist Camp
269-7218
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Bruce Macbeth 269-2801
Haleville Union Mission
269-3836
Hope’s Point Baptist Church
Pastor Dan Vaughn
304-444-5602
Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses
269-6570
Lost Creek Church of God
Bishop Ronnie Beeson
269-4103
Message of Light Tabernacle
Rev. Martin Hoover 884-7197
Mt. Clare UM Church
Rev. Rodney D. Heckert
269-5869
New Life Southern Baptist Church
Glady Fork Rd.
269-6446
Orlando Baptist Church
Rev. Lonnie Ramsey 452-8469
St. Matthew United Methodist Church
Rev. Tim Conrad
269-2428
Bennett’s Furniture Center
9-5 Mon. - Sat. Closed Sun.
126 Main Ave., Weston
269-1522
Swisher Feed Co.
Kiddy Monument Co.
Weston Dairy Mart
765 US Hwy. 33 East, Weston, WV
Phone 269-5573
Over 30 Years Serving WV
Wal-Mart
Weston 269-1549
Open daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
160 W. 2nd St., Weston
269-1200
530 Buckhannon Pike, Weston
269-2841
ALL SERVICE REALTY, INC.
NANCY FURBY, BROKER
WESTON, WV 304-269-3333
JANE LEW, WV 304-884-8949
ALLSERVICEREALTY.NET
The Weston Democrat The Weston Democrat
Check us out Online!
www.westondemocrat.com
306 Main Ave. Weston, W.Va.
269-1600
Fax: 304-269-4035
Easter Event
Planned By
City
Church
The First Baptist Church of
Weston will be presenting “Walk
Through Easter” on Good Friday,
March 25, from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, from 7-9 p.m.
Come anytime during these
hours as groups of 10 will be lead
through the church with members
of the church portraying different
stages of events leading up to the
ascension into Heaven.
The public is welcome to come
share this beautiful event and the
good news that “Jesus is Alive.”
Broad Run Baptist Church in
Jane Lew will host a Care and
Share program in which articles
of clothing, accessories and more
will be given away along with food
pantry items by appointment only.
All donated items are completely free of charge and Pastor
Rick Garavaglia said that there is
a huge selection of school age kids
clothing to choose from.
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to donate or pick up clothes
for school at the Broad Run Baptist
Church Care and Share.
For more information call the
church at (304)-884-7413.
Stonecoal United Methodist
Church
Horner United Methodist Church
Pastor Bob King
WALKERSVILLE CHARGE
Elijah Chapel
Ireland United Methodist
Church
Crawford United Methodist
Church
Vandalia United Methodist
Church
Fall Run U M Church
Rev. Dwayne Brown
WALDECK CHARGE
Waldeck United Methodist
Church
Gee Lick United Methodist
Church
Mt. Morris United Methodist
Church
Valley Chapel United Methodist
Grace Baptist Temple
Fairview United Methodist
43 Parkway Drive, Jane Lew
Pastor Roger Brown 304-884-6682 Church
Rev. Russell Furr 269-5889
Vineyard World Outreach
Ministries, Jane Lew
Grace Fellowship Church
Rev. Chad Belt 884-6572
Rev. William Hunt 269-6524
LEWIS CHARGE
The Word of God Outreach
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Fairview United Methodist
Ministries
Rev. George Manjadi 269-1767 Church
Pastor Elwood Mayle 269-1442
Harmony UM Church
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Union Chapel
Rev. J. Stephen Vallelonga
Berlin United Methodist Church Walkersville Area
269-3048
Twin Lakes Southern Baptist
Rev. Roger McKee 269-4719
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Church
MT. Lebanon Church
206 E. Second St.
Father John Valentine 269-5266 Pastor. Tim Hughes 884-7919
Gods House of Mercy Church
Old Rt 33- Horner Rd
Real Life Church
ORLANDO CHARGE
Pastor
Randy Wagoner 472-7381
385 Mid Ave.
Orlando United Methodist
931-4456
Church
St. Johannes Evangelical Lutheran
Oil Creek United Methodist
Victory Assembly of God
2746 Little Buck Run,
Church
Mark Anderson 269-5674
New Milton
Clover Fork United Methodist
Weston Church of God
Pastor Robert Mitchell
269-2947
Crestview Manor
Nursing & Rehabilitation
199 Court St., Jane Lew, WV
884-7811
FOSTER FEED
Bland St., Weston 269-1333
St. Paul’s Sun. worship 10:45 a.m.
H & M Motor Co.
The Weston Democrat
304-269-5727
www.westondemocrat.com
East Third St., Weston
The Weston Democrat
Check us out Online!
www.westondemocrat.com
Churches Plan
Sunrise Service
The Orlando Charge Methodist
Churches will hold Sunrise Service
on Easter Sunday at 7 a.m. at the
crosses on Jacksonville Road off
of the Oil Creek Road in Roanoke.
After Sunrise Service they will
have breakfast at the fellowship
hall, followed by morning service
at each individual church. All are
welcome.
Sunrise Service
The Lost Creek United Methodist Church will have an Easter
Sunrise Service on Sunday, March
27, at 6:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of
the church. The regular worship
service will be held at 11 a.m. Easter
Sunday morning.
For more information call (304)745-3553.
Church Plans
Easter Play
Church Plans
Maundy Service
JANE LEW CHARGE
Jane Lew First United Methodist
McWhorter United Methodist Church
Mt. Hebron United Methodist
Pastor Bonnie Starkey
YOUR AWARD WINNING CHRYSLER
DEALER FOR SALES AND SERVICE
Lenten Services will be held
at Broad Street United Methodist
Church in March, starting at 12:05
p.m. Immediately after the services
there will be a luncheon.
The schedule will be as follows:
March 23, with guest speaker
Bruce MacBeth.
The schedule of Easter services
will be: March 24, Holy Thursday
Service at 6:30 p.m.; March 25,
Good Friday Service at 6:30 p.m.;
March 27, Sunrise Service at 6:30
a.m. with breakfast to follow; and
Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.
Join the Haleville Union Mission Church on Friday, March 25, at
7 p.m. for the Easter play “He Has
Risen.” All are welcome to attend.
There will be a Sunrise Service,
Sunday, March 27, at 5:30 a.m.
The McCanns Run United also held at the church on Rt. 19
Methodist Church will hold their N. across from the 7 Eleven.
yearly Maundy Thursday Service
on Friday, March 24, beginning at 7
p.m. as part of their Easter Service.
The public is invited to join the
service. STONECOAL CHARGE
FREEMANSBURG CHARGE
Freemansburg United Methodist
Church
Miles Chapel
Churchville United Methodist
Camden United Methodist
Pastor Paul Thompson
269-5168
The Episcopal Church
is here for you.
Church Plans
Lenten Rites
Church Hosts
Care, Share Church Plans
Weston Church of Christ
819 Camden Ave., Weston, WV
Minister Rick Beck 304-517-1387
Word of Life Ministries
269-6492
22 Oak St., Weston 269-4300
until 6 p.m. or until food runs out.
The menu includes baked steak,
mashed potatoes, gravy, green
beans, cole slaw, dessert and a
drink.
The price of the meal is $10 per
person. Carry-outs and delivery
will be available. Call (304)-8382634 for more information.
Check us out Online!
The Weston Democrat
306 Main Ave. Weston, W.Va.
269-1600
Fax: 304-269-4035
WIC Sets
Schedule
For March
The Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is
a supplemental foods program for
pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women and infants and
children, under the age of five.
WIC provides supplemental
foods and nutritional education
to clients in Upshur and Lewis
counties. To apply for the WIC
program or to receive more information call (304)-472-4714 or
(304)-269-1318.
The schedule for the Buckhannon office is:
Mondays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
Wednesdays, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Thursdays, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fridays,
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Weston Clinic schedule is:
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Nutritional
Education is Thursdays.
Rev. Bonnie Starkey sent in the
following church announcements:
Every Thursday free soup is
served at the First United Methodist Church in Jane Lew from 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Maundy Thursday Service
will be held on March 24, at the
McWhorter United Methodist
Church at 7 p.m.
A Good Friday Service will be
held March 25, at the Mt. Hebron
United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.
Easter Sunrise Service will be
held March 27, at 6:30 a.m. at the
First United Methodist Church in
Jane Lew, followed by a breakfast.
An Easter Cantata will be offered April 3, at 7 p.m. at the McWhorter United Methodist Church.
A McWhorter community egg
hunt will be held at the Reel family
farm on March 26, at 2 p.m., sponsored by the McWhorter Church.
Please bring your own basket.
Crucifixion
Scene Slated
On Good Friday, March 25, the
Vandalia United Methodist Church
will hold the “Crucifixion Scene”
at the Masonic Cemetery.
Prayer will begin at 11:45 a.m.
and crucifixion at noon.
They welcome participation
from area churches, portraying
Roman soldiers, praying with
visitors, standing on crosses, answering questions and handing out
literature, food donation, etc.
For questions call Wanda Summers at (304)-269-4390.
Recovery Group
Meets Tuesdays
Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step
Christ-centered recovery program,
for people who have hurts, habits
and hangups, meets at 6:30 p.m.
every Tuesday at Living Word
Church of God, 16 Thurman Avenue in Buckhannon.
Child care is available and refreshments are served.
If you live in the Weston area
and need transportation call Lori
at (304)-884-7087 or for additional
information call Doug at (304)619-7537. All are welcome.
Church Slates
Sunrise Service
The McCanns Run United
Methodist Church will be having
Sunrise Service at their church on
Easter morning, March 27, beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Breakfast will follow the service
at the fellowship hall. All are invited
to attend.
Temple Plans
Spring Revival
The Grace Baptist Temple will
have a Spring Revival, featuring
Evangelist Pat Tanner, 43 Parkway
Drive, next to the Jane Lew Ball
Field, from March 31 to April 2
at p.m.
All services will be offered
Sunday, April 3: Sunday School
at 10 a.m., morning Service at 11
a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m.
LEWIS
COUNTY’S
AWARD
WINNING
NEWSPAPER
The
Weston
Democrat
Looking for an excellent academic education for your child?
St. Patrick School of Weston is now
registering K-7th grade students
Since 1914, we have been providing
*safe environment
*academic excellence
*small class size
*creative and dedicated staff
Catholic education is very affordable.
Call for information today.
All faiths welcome!
St. Patrick School
(304) 269-5547
website: stpatswv.org
Also: Applications being accepted for teaching positions.
$SSO\DWVFKRRORI¿FH&HQWHU$YH:HVWRQ
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—B3
Festival Talent Contest Winners
April 1 Is Scholarship Deadline
For 13 years, Stonewall Jackson
Memorial Hospital (SJMH) has
provided scholarship money to
students pursuing degrees in healthcare. The scholarship was founded
in 2002 and named in honor of
former SJMH board member the
late William M. Adler.
Over those years more than
$180,000 has been given to more
than 90 worthy students. Scholarship students have graduated in a
number of fields including nursing,
physical therapy, pre-medicine,
radiology, medical assistant studies
and more.
The hospital is now accepting
applications for the scholarship for
the 2016 fall semesters. Students
intending to apply for the scholarship have until April 1, to submit
their application and can contact
Julia Spelsberg at (304)-269-8167
for more information.
Spelsberg has been involved
with the scholarship since its inception. During those years other
SJMH staff, including former employee Patty Casey and accountant
Crystal Frazier have worked to
Subscribe to
The Weston Democrat
Call 304-269-1600
We accept Master Card & Visa
make it a success.
Bruce Adler, eldest son of the
late William Adler, is involved in
the choosing of the students for the
scholarship.
“This scholarship makes everyone at SMH very proud. The staff
works very hard to raise the scholar-
ship money at the annual Charity
Golf Tournament in October. We
have begun a new relationship with
Stonewall Resort to provide scholarship money to their employees as
a result of this tournament. It is a
win-win situation for everyone,”
Spelsburg said.
22 Oak St. * Weston * 269-4300
Maine Kennebec Seed Potatoes
$17.99 / 50 lb. bag
Red Pontiac Seed Potatoes
$17.99 / 50 lb. bag
Yellow Onion Sets $1.39 / lb.
5-10-10
Pellet Lime
$9.99 / 50 lbs.
$3.99 / 40 lbs.
Now thru 03/26/2016
Winners of the Irish Spring Festival “Budding Shamrocks Contest,” included, left to right - Alivia
Bleigh (2nd), Kiara Williams (Best Overall Performer) and Carly Singleston (1st). (Photo Submitted)
Niagara Falls, Toronto Trip
Will Be from May 16-20
A Niagara Falls and Toronto
trip is planned for May 16-20. The
price is $539 for double occupancy
and includes a five day, four night
stay on the Canada side with four
breakfast and four dinners. A $75
deposit is due when signing up.
A tour of Toronto, Ontario, a
visit to Casa Loma Castle, a boat
ride on a Hornblower Niagara
Cruise, tour of Niagara-on-theLake and a visit to Fallsview Casino
will be included.
For more information contact
Clara at (304)-269-5738 extension 36.
Subscribe to
The Weston Democrat
online
Go to westondemocrat.com
Get the entire newspaper
on your computer,
tablet or
smart phone.
WILLIAM P. “BILL” BENNETT
DDS
324 CENTER AVENUE
WESTON, WV
ACROSS FROM THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN THE
BLUE HOUSE
IS ACCEPTING
NEW PATIENTS
WE HAVE BEEN CATERING
TO COWARDS
IN WESTON SINCE 1978 AND
WE ARE NOT RETIRING
B4—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Obituaries
Mary Ellen Patterson
Mary Ellen Corder Patterson,
age 91, passed away Feb. 18, 2016,
She was born in Jane Lew: a
daughter of Dr. Grover Corder and
Mabel O. (Wilson) Corder.
She is survived by one son, John
Paul (Elizabeth); twin grandsons,
Stuart and Seth; and one brother,
Dr. John R. Corder (Ruth).
She was married to C. Paul
Patterson of Jane Lew. They
moved to Lexington, Ky. where he
worked for Nationwide Insurance
Company. Later he was the owner
of Patterson Studio of Lighting
Company.
She is preceded in death by both
of her parents; her husband, C. Paul
Patterson; two daughters in their
childhood; and one brother, Dr.
O.W. Corder (Mary).
After the death of her husband
she resided at the Lafayette Assisted
Living Home in Lexington, Ky.
There will be private grave side
services at a later date.
Susan M. Wilson
Susan M. Wilson of Fort Collins,
Colo., passed away peacefully on
Feb. 17, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, following a five year
battle with cancer.
She was born Oct. 17, 1948: to
the late George Robert and Grace
(Keene) Wilson.
Wilson made her career teaching first grade where she touched
and had a most positive impact on
thousands of children and their
families.
She received her bachelor’s
degree from West Virginia Wesleyan and later her Master’s Degree
from the University of Northern
Colorado with a focus on Remedial
Reading. She taught for over 40
years retiring in 2009 from Moore
Elementary School in Fort Collins,
Colo. where she had made her home
for the past 37 years and where she
has left behind many friends.
Her first teaching job was second
grade at Weston Central School in
the 1970s. She had many friend in
the Weston area.
When not working, she enjoyed
crafts, cross stitching, traveling, her
book and prayer groups, spending
time at the ocean in Maine, her family and always helping others. She
will be most remembered for her
kindness, generosity, selflessness
and big heart. She was a shining
example of goodness and light to
all who knew her.
She will be dearly missed by
her sisters, Nancy L. Wilson of
Killingly, Conn., Barbara Howard
and William Hommon of Carmel,
Cali., Elizabeth A. Favreau of
Pomfret Center, Conn., and her
brother, James K. (Liz) Wilson of
Killingly, Conn.
She will also be sorely missed
by her many nieces and nephews,
Michael Howard, Jr., Gabriel L.
Hall, Jennifer Jasmin, Meghan
Wilson and “JP” Wilson, Christopher Favreau and Nicole Favreau;
grand-niece, Harper Grace Konarski; and dear friend of 50 years and
caregiver for the past year, Janice
Bosworth of Bradenton, Fla.
A memorial Service will be
held in Fort Collins Colorado at
The Life Pointe Church, 900 E.
Prospect Ave., Fort Collins, Colo.,
on March 26, at 1 p.m.
A second memorial Service
will be held at Tillinghast Funeral
Home, Danielson, Conn., on April
9, at 10 a.m. with burial following
at Westfield Cemetery, Danielson,
Conn.
In lieu of flowers donations may
be made to: Samaritan’s Purse, P.O.
Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607 and/
or St Francis, Friends of Assisi
Food Pantry, 77 Water Street, #A,
Danielson, CT, 06239.
Notes of condolences may be
sent to: P.O. Box 943, Dayville,
CT 06241.
Grace Eileen Arnold
Garton Plaza, Weston, WV
TAKE MEDICINE?
Do you have a Pharmacist?
Do they know your name?
Do you feel like just another number?
LET’S TALK!!
And let it snow because we offer free delivery!
Call Your Local Pharmacist Jack or John
Phone: 304-269-3737
Free Lunch For All Seniors 4th Friday of each month at the
LC Senior Center
With her family by her side,
Grace Eileen Arnold, age 94, of
East 7th Street in Weston, passed
away at home on Friday, March 18,
2016, after a brief illness.
Born June 17, 1921, in Jane
Lew: she was the daughter of the
late William and Grace Ballard.
After marrying George E.
Arnold on June 26, 1942, they
had three children and spent 65
wonderful years together.
She graduated from WV Business College and worked at James
and Law in Clarksburg in her earlier
years. She was a member of St.
Matthew United Methodist Church,
Eastern Star, Jane Lew American
Legion Auxiliary and Stonewall
Jackson Ladies Auxiliary.
An avid basketball and football
fan, she especially enjoyed cheering on the Mountaineers. She loved
her camping days at Tygart Lake,
and until lately, enjoyed her lunch
dates with the birthday club. Her
biggest joy was spending time with
her family.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, George E. “Eck” Arnold;
a brother, William L. Ballard; and
great-granddaughter, Lauren Grace
Taylor.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by three
children, G. Edward (Penny) Arnold of Clarksburg, Elaine (Joe)
Davis of Advance, N.C., and Elisa
(Bob) Stalnaker of Beckley.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Leslie (Jim) Taylor of Mt.
Pleasant, S.C., Matt (Mona) Davis
of Alexandria, Va., Krista (Kraig)
Gass of Stephens City, Va., Scott
Arnold of Clarksburg and Lindsey
and Ashley Stalnaker of Morgantown; and four great-grandchildren,
Kelsey and Drew Gass of Stephens
City, Va. and Jacob and Sarah Kate
Taylor of Mt Pleasant, S.C.
A brother, Webb Ballard, of Jane
Lew, also survives as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, 730 N. Main Avenue
in Weston, on Monday, March 21,
from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services were
held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. from St.
Matthew United Methodist Church
in Weston with Rev. Tim Conrad
officiating. Interment followed
services in Broad Run Cemetery,
Jane Lew.
On-line condolences in memory
of Eileen may be expressed at www.
hardman-palettifuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, you may
make a donation in her memory
to: People’s Hospice, 327 Medical
Park Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330.
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home
of Weston is honored and privileged
to serve the family of Grace Eileen
Arnold.
Sue (Chuck) Landsettle of East
Liverpool, Ohio, and Ronda Joy
(Steve) Osburn of Buckhannon;
four grandchildren, Chad E.
(Angie) Landsettle, Stephanie Jo
Groves, Whitney L. (Jeff) Chapman
and Breanna Smith; and six greatgrandchildren, Logan Landsettle,
Marisa Landsettle, Kasey Davis,
Danner Groves, Stevin Groves and
Lakelyn Chapman.
She is also survived by two sisters, Wilma Brightbill and Marlene
Perkey, both of Weston and several
nieces and nephews.
She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a member of Stone
Coal United Methodist Church
of Weston and former member
of Weston Chapter 40 Order of
Eastern Star.
Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, 730 N. Main Avenue
in Weston, on Tuesday, March 22,
from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will
be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Bob King
officiating. Interment will follow services in Weston Masonic
Cemetery.
On-line condolences and life
stories in memory of Mildred may
be expressed at www.hardmanpalettifuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers donations in
memory of Mildred may be made
to Stone Coal United Methodist
Church, 1251 Old Rt. 33 Weston,
WV 26452 or Serenity Care Home,
269 Little Sand Run Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home
of Weston is honored and privileged
to serve the family of Mildred
Imogene Cottrill.
Linda M. Marsh
Mildred Imogene Cottrill
Mildred Imogene Cottrill, age
84, of Berlin Road in Weston,
passed away on Saturday, March
19, 2016, in Serenity Care Home
of Buckhannon, following a courageous battle with an extended
illness.
She was born in Upshur County
on April 20, 1931: daughter of the
late Oscar Edward Waugh and
Grete Freda (Kasten) Waugh.
On Aug. 20, 1949, she married
Kenneth R. Cottrill, who preceded
her in death on March 15, 2015.
Cottrill is survived by three
daughters, Margaret Ann (Lowell)
Smith of Buckhannon, Pamela
Linda M. Marsh, age 49, of 64
Woodlyn Drive in Weston, went
home to be with the Lord on Friday,
March 18, 2016, in the Hospice
Center of Ruby Memorial Hospital
in Morgantown, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Weston on Aug.
19, 1966: daughter of Helen “Dot”
(McHenry) Butler of Weston and
the late Leon “Butch” Butler.
On Aug. 30, 1986, she married
Douglas B. Marsh, who preceded
her in death on Feb. 2, 2012.
She is survived by her only son,
Wesley Clark (Lindsay) Marsh of
Weston.
She is also survived by her four
loving sisters, Debbie Radcliff,
Carol (Lane) Snyder, Pam (Stanley) Lewis and Brenda Crites, all
of Weston; and several nieces and
nephews. She was also survived by
her special dogs, Ralphie and Killer.
Marsh was a register nurse for
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital of
Weston where she was the nurse
manager. She was a graduate of
Lewis County High School Class
of 1984 and a member of the Victory Assembly of God Church of
Weston. She was a simple woman
whose greatest joy was her family.
Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, 730 N. Main Avenue
in Weston, on Sunday, March 20,
from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services
were held on Monday at 10 a.m.
from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral
Home Chapel with Pastor Mark
Anderson officiating. Interment
followed services in the Rock
Grove Cemetery of Linn.
On-line condolences and life
stories in memory of Linda may
be expressed at www.hardmanpalettifuneralhome.com.
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home
of Weston is honored and privileged
to serve the family of Linda M.
Marsh.
Ricky Louden Brown
Ricky Louden Brown, age 58, of
7th Street in Weston, took his last
inevitable ride to the high country
at 11:07 a.m. on Monday, March
21, 2016, at his home ranch, with
loved ones by his side, after losing a final show-down with colon
cancer, which he fought honorably
for many years.
This cowboy blazed new trails
as he entered this “land of the free
and home of the brave” on Nov.
30, 1957, in Gassaway: a son of
his proud folks, Junior Franklin
Brown and Carol Drennon Brown.
His kind-hearted cowboy spirit
will live on forever in the hearts
of his kin-folk: former spouse
and close friend, Marie Dawson
of Weston; two children, Ronald
Brown, Bill Brown and his cowgirl,
Amber, of Texas; one step-daughter, Mariah Broom of Texas; nine
little buckaroo grandchildren; two
brothers, Edward Franklin “Bucky”
Brown and Perry Glen Brown, both
of Columbus Grove, Ohio; one
sister, Vivian Carol Brown of Fla.;
Lida Metheney, Noah Hensley and
Corey Moles, whom he loved as his
own grandchildren; and his loyal
sidekick and beloved Australian
Shepherd, Glory.
He will be reunited in Heaven
with his folks, and his brother, Toby
Glen Brown.
This cowboy knew how to wake
up early, meet the day head-on,
work hard, stand tall, and when he
fell and sometimes hard, he knew
how to stand up, brush off the dust
and get back in the saddle. He
gave a hand working in sawmills,
collected old Indian motorcycles,
tinkered in his man cave, went
fishing and hunting and watched
every cowboy movie known to
man, more than once. Although he
dreamed of living free on the open
range, sleeping under the star-filled
skies, he’s now watching over his
loved ones as a bright new star in
the skies of Heaven.
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust.
This ole’ cowboy’s request for
cremation has been honored and
his family will have a private Celebratory Hoedown at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be
sent directly to the family at: 215
W. 7th Street, Weston, WV 26452.
The Pat Boyle Funeral Home
and Cremation Service, 144 Hackers Creek Road in Jane Lew, is
honored and privileged to serve
the family of Ricky Brown.
Online condolences may be
expressed at www.patboylefuneralhome.com. Welcome to Heaven
cowboy, your entry fees are paid.
Know When Your
Government Meets
Lewis County Commission
- meets each Monday, beginning
at 10 a.m., at the Court House
Phone - 304-269-8200.
Lewis County Board of
Education - meets the second
and fourth Monday, beginning
at 7 p.m., Board Office, Court
Avenue. Phone - 304-269-8300.
Weston City Council - meets
the first Monday of each month,
beginning at 6 p.m., Weston
Volunteer Fire Deparment Hall,
West Second Street. Phone - 304269-6141.
Jane Lew Town Council meets the first Monday of each
month, beginning at 7 p.m. Town
Hall, Main Street. Phone - 304884-7910.
Meeting dates and times are
subject to change due to holidays
and special meetings may be
called on other dates.
Agendas and special meeting
notices are usually posted on the
front door of the government
offices.
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—B5
20 Candidates Attend
Neighborhood Watch
It was “who’s who” in Lewis
County politics this election season
in attendance at the first regular
meeting of the new year of the
Weston Central Neighborhood
Watch, held last Wednesday evening at the Weston Fire Department.
All candidates for local and
regional offices had been invited to
attend a “meet the candidate” affair
and over 20 showed up to speak
before the group and to answer any
questions posed to them.
The meeting was opened by
President Betty Brooks, followed
by the recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance. Brooks then introduced
other officers of the group that included Vice President Justin Roy
and Secretary Bill Brooks.
President Brooks reiterated the
purpose of the group, in that it
serves as a citizen’s aid to law enforcement. “Our job is to help them.
To serve as the ears and eyes of the
community and to report suspicious
activity or suspected crime,” she
said. The goal of the group is to
help create a safer community.
She introduced Weston Police
Chief Randy Posey, who spoke of
the importance of community in-
volvement and reporting suspected
crime. He stated that with the help
of the Neighborhood Watch groups,
that planning would soon get underway for the National Night Out
to be held at Lewis County Park
on Aug. 7.
Also introduced was Deputy
A.J. Hummel, who indicated he
was relatively new to the force
and to working with the Neighborhood Watch program, but said he
would be of assistance in any way
possible.
Next political candidates were
introduced one by one, with each
given three minutes to speak to
the group. Most gave biographical
type information, with perhaps the
most noteworthy comment coming
from candidate and current Lewis
County Commissioner Tom Fealy,
who reminded those in attendance
of the importance of voting. “Some
of you may recall that I once won
an election by one vote, so election turnout is important,” he said.
Fealy’s comments underscore the
importance of one vote in any
election.
Candidates and offices they are
A large crowd was on hand for a meeting of the Weston Central Neighborhood Watch group last
week for a meet the candidate event. In this photo, watch group President Betty Brooks is shown addressing the crowd. Shown left to right are: Deputy A.J. Hummel, Weston Police Chief Randy Posey,
Watch group Vice President Justin Roy, Brooks and Watch group Secretary Bill Brooks. (Photo by
John G. Wolfe)
seeking that were present included: Clem - Magistrate, Beth Burkhart - Education, Vicki Kerrigan - Board
Derek Love - WV State Senate, Circuit Clerk, Bob Taylor - Circuit of Education and Connie Clem
Patrick Martin - WV House of Clerk, Steve Moran - Circuit Clerk, Riffle - Board of Education.
Delegates, Kurt Hall - Circuit David Parks - Circuit Clerk, Tom
Also attending were County
Judge, William O’Brien - Circuit Fealy - County Commission, John Commissioner Agnes Queen, InterJudge, Dennis Willett - Circuit Shaffer - County Commission, Rod im City Manager Kristin DroppleJudge, Mikal-Ellen Bennett Bai- Wyman - County Commission, man and Law Enforcement Junior
ley - Family Court Judge, Theresa Cindy Rowan - County Clerk, John Queen Maeghan Hurst, numerous
Cogar Turner - Family Court Judge, Breen - Assessor, Chad Kelley - As- Neighborhood Watch members
Ed Browning - Magistrate, Rob sessor, Mike Monachello - Board of along with family members and
The newly trained health ambassadors are shown in the front row (left to right) are: Ashley Cutlip,
Logan Barnette, Tori White, Allison Carpenter, Kylee Coffield, Abby Hall, Emily Hawkins and Tera
Bowman; second row, Khori Lowther, Gabriell Hardman, Sheyanne Spinks, Makenna Spangler, Abbie Dodson, Julia Metzgar, Taylor Cross and Carlee Burnside; and third row, Hannah Rinker, Gracie
Stalnaker, Mason Arbogast, Tyler Metz, Zach Phillips and Braley Bozic. Robert Fisher and Lorrin
Burnside are not pictured. (Photo by Scott Lantz)
Students Are Health Ambassadors
Twenty Five students from
Lewis County High School (LCHS)
received training to become health
ambassadors on Tuesday.
The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) and 4-H
Health Ambassador Program is
funded by Walmart Youth Voice:
Youth Choice and is aimed at
creating and promoting healthy
lifestyles in Lewis County.
Kim Hawkins and Zeb Nottingham from the office of Healthy
Schools and SJMH Cardio Pulmonary Nurse Manager Kristi Gannon
helped train the 25 LCHS students.
After training, the teen ambassadors will now be able to deliver
healthy lifestyle activities to other
youth in the county. The students
can complete training with other
youth on topics like nutrition,
exercise and social skills. Ambassadors themselves learned leadership skills as well as teaching
techniques.
The ambassadors can deliver
training to other youth at 4-H
camps, after school programs and
other youth related activities. The
health ambassadors are required to
complete at least one six-hour training with other youth in grades 4-12.
The newly trained health ambassadors will also be provided with
the opportunity to participate in a
job shadowing event which will
be provided by SJMH during the
month of April. Students participating in the program have picked a
profession and SJMH Assistant
CEO Kevin Stalnaker will be pairing each student with an employee
from the hospital based upon their
Subscribe to
The Weston Democrat
For all the local news,
sports, advertising
Call 304-269-1600
We accept Master Card & Visa
Our address is
Post Office Box 968
or 306 Main Ave.
Weston, WV 26452
choices.
The teen ambassadors trained at
LCHS will be part of the current 100
students statewide who participate
in the program which is provided
by the WVU Extension Services
and the West Virginia After School
Network. The program is new in
2016 with LCHS students being
at the forefront along with students
from a handful of other counties.
The goal of the program is to reach
4,000 youths statewide.
LCHS teacher Mrs. Lybarger is
the school sponsor and Kristi Gannon is the SJMH health promoter.
For further information, email
Kristi Gannon at kgannon@stonewallhospital.net, Zeb Nottingham
at znottingham@mail.wvu.edu or
Kim Hawkins at khawkins3@mail.
wvu.edu.
WILLIAMS
FAMILY PRACTICE, PLLC
Jeremy Williams, M.D.
1 Garton Plaza, Weston, WV 26452
304-517-1301
Hours: Mon 7:30am-5pm, Tues-Thurs 9am-6pm,
Wed 9am-5pm, Fri 7:30am-5pm
Fair Housing and Non-Discrimination Notice
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements
of 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap
in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, as
published in the Federal Register on June 2, 1988.
6HFWLRQSURKLELWVGLVFULPLQDWLRQDJDLQVWTXDOLÀHG
individuals because of their handicap status.
The Lewis County Commission advises the public,
employees, and job applicants that it does not
discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in
admission, or access to, or treatment, or employment, in
its programs and activities.
Also, the Lewis County Commission is taking steps to
DIÀUPDWLYHO\IXUWKHUIDLUKRXVLQJPHDQLQJWKDWQRSHUVRQ
shall be subjected to discrimination (because of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national
origin) in the sale, rental, or advertising of dwellings, in
the provision of brokerage services, or in the availability
of residential real estate-related transactions.
All inquiries in regards to complying with these issues
need to be directed to: Lewis County Commission, 110
Center Ave., Weston, WV 26452.
Little Owen Hines found this
cupcake more interesting than
what the political candidates had
to say at the Neighborhood Watch
meeting. Hines is the grandson
of circuit clerk candidate David
Parks. (Photo submitted)
friends of the candidates.
Following the meeting, all were
treated to refreshments and had
time to interact with the candidates.
For more information on the
Weston Central Neighborhood
Watch group or how you can help
with the planning of the National
Night Out in August, contact Betty
Brooks by calling (304)-439-4461.
B6—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
GREATER HARRISON COUNTY PUBLIC
SERVICE DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEW WATER
RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the
requirements of W. Va. Code § 16-13A-9
that Greater Harrison County Public Service
District (the “District”) proposes to adopt a
resolution establishing new rates, fees and
charges for service to customers of the
existing waterworks system of the District.
The District’s current rates, fees and
charges for service to customers of the
existing waterworks system of the District
are as follows:
SCHEDULE I
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in the entire area served by
the District, except for the territory formerly
served by Quiet Dell Public Service District
in the Craigmoor and Romines Mills extension area.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, industrial and sale for resale water
service.
RATES
(customers with metered water
supply)
First
3,000 gallons used per month
$9.26 per 1,000 gallons
Next
3,000 gallons used per month
$9.20 per 1,000 gallons
All Over
6,000 gallons used per month
$9.12 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
No bill will be rendered for less than the
following amounts per month according to
the size of the meter installed, to wit:
5/8 inch meter $26.37 per month
3/4 inch meter $39.56 per month
1 inch meter $65.93 per month
1 1/2 inch meter $131.85 per month
2 inch meter $210.96 per month
3 inch meter $421.92 per month
4 inch meter $659.25 per month
6 inch meter $1,318.50 per month
8 inch meter $2,109.60 per month
The above charge is subject to an additional $0.47 per 1,000 gallons of water
used per month.
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent
(10%) will be added to the net current amount
unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not
interest and is to be collected only once for
each bill where it is appropriate.
DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE
If any bill is not paid within thirty (30)
days of the billing date, water service for
the customer shall be discontinued after
having first complied with the Public Service
Commission’s Rules and Regulations for the
Government of Water Utilities.
RECONNECTION
Whenever the supply of water is turned
off for violations of rules, non-payment of
bills, or fraudulent use of water, a reconnect
fee of $25 shall be charged.
TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made
whenever the utility installs a new tap to
serve an applicant:
A tap fee of $100 will be charged to
customers applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to customer’s
premises in connection with a certificate
proceeding before the Commission. This
pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after
the completion of construction adjacent to
the applicant’s premises that is associated
with a certificate proceeding.
A tap fee of $350 will be charged to
customers who apply for service outside of a
certificate proceeding before the Commission
for each new tap to the system.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT
$5.87 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when
a bill reflects unusual consumption which can
be attributed to eligible water leakage on
customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall
be applied to all such consumption above the
customer’s historical average usage.
SALES FOR RESALE
Available for all water delivered to water
utilities for resale:
Gallons metered
$5.68 per 1,000 gallons
STANDBY SERVICE
Service under this tariff is available
throughout the entire territory served by
the District to a new or prospective resale
customer that has an alternative source of
supply. Standby service will be available on
a firm basis only.
Per connection per month $6.47
Gallons metered $5.45 per 1,000 gallons
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank
fee assessed to the utility up to a maximum
of $25 will be imposed upon any customer
whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of
the average annual usage of the applicant’s
specific customer class, or fifty dollars ($50),
whichever is greater. This fee may change
by applicable statutory provisions.
SCHEDULE II
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in the territory formerly
served by Quiet Dell Public Service District
in the Craigmoor and Romines Mills extension areas.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, industrial and sale for resale water
service.
RATES (customers with metered water
supply)
First
3,000 gallons used per month
$10.61 per 1,000 gallons
Next
3,000 gallons used per month
$10.36 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 6,000 gallons used per month
$9.30 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
No bill will be rendered for less than the
following amounts per month according to
the size of the meter installed, to wit:
5/8 inch meter $30.42 per month
3/4 inch meter $45.63 per month
1 inch meter $76.05 per month
1 1/2 inch meter $152.10 per month
2 inch meter $243.36 per month
3 inch meter $486.72 per month
4 inch meter $760.50 per month
6 inch meter $1,321.00 per month
8 inch meter $2,433.60 per month
The above charge is subject to an additional $0.47 per 1,000 gallons of water
used per month.
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent
(10%) will be added to the net current amount
unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not
interest and is to be collected only once for
each bill where it is appropriate.
DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE
If any bill is not paid within thirty (30)
days of the billing date, water service for
the customer shall be discontinued after
having first complied with the Public Service
Commission’s Rules and Regulations for the
Government of Water Utilities.
RECONNECTION
Whenever the supply of water is turned
off for violations of rules, non-payment of
bills, or fraudulent use of water, a reconnect
fee of $25 shall be charged.
TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made
whenever the utility installs a new tap to
serve an applicant:
A tap fee of $100 will be charged to
customers applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to customer’s
premises in connection with a certificate
proceeding before the Commission. This
pre-construction tap fee will be invalid after
the completion of construction adjacent to
the applicant’s premises that is associated
with a certificate proceeding.
A tap fee of $350 will be charged to
customers who apply for service outside of a
certificate proceeding before the Commission
for each new tap to the system.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT
$5.87 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when
a bill reflects unusual consumption which can
be attributed to eligible water leakage on
customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall
be applied to all such consumption above the
customer’s historical average usage.
SALES FOR RESALE
Available for all water delivered to water
utilities for resale
Gallons metered $5.52 per 1,000 gallons
STANDBY SERVICE
Service under this tariff is available
throughout the entire territory served by
the District to a new or prospective resale
customer that has an alternative source of
supply. Standby service will be available on
a firm basis only.
Per connection per month
$6.47
Gallons metered $5.45 per 1,000 gallons
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank
fee assessed to the utility up to a maximum
of $25 will be imposed upon any customer
whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of
the average annual usage of the applicant’s
specific customer class, or fifty dollars ($50),
whichever is greater. This fee may change
by applicable statutory provisions.
SCHEDULE III
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory
served.
AVAILABILITY
Available for private fire protection
service.
RATES
Size of Service
2-inch
4-inch
6-inch
8-inch
Charges per month
$3.77
$7.24
$21.82
$43.69
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent
(10%) will be added to the net current amount
unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not
interest and is to be collected only once for
each bill where it is appropriate.
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank
fee assessed to the utility up to a maximum
of $25 will be imposed upon any customer
whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of
the average annual usage of the applicant’s
specific customer class, or fifty dollars ($50),
whichever is greater. This fee may change
by applicable statutory provisions.
The District’s proposed rates, fees and
charges for service to customers of the
existing waterworks system of the District
are as follows:
SCHEDULE I
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in the entire area served by
the District, except for the territory formerly
served by Quiet Dell Public Service District
in the Craigmoor and Romines Mills extension area.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, industrial and sale for resale water
service.
RATES (customers with metered water
supply)
First 3,000 gallons used per month
$10.09 per 1,000 gallons
Next 3,000 gallons used per month
$10.03 per 1,000 gallons
All Over 6,000 gallons used per month
$9.94 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
No bill will be rendered for less than the
following amounts per month according to
the size of the meter installed, to wit:
5/8 inch meter $30.27 per month
3/4 inch meter $45.41 per month
1 inch meter $75.68 per month
1 1/2 inch meter $151.35 per month
2 inch meter $242.16 per month
3 inch meter $484.32 per month
4 inch meter $756.75 per month
6 inch meter $1,513.50 per month
8 inch meter $2,421.60 per month
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent
(10%) will be added to the net current amount
unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not
interest and is to be collected only once for
each bill where it is appropriate.
DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE
If any bill is not paid within thirty (30)
days of the billing date, water service for
the customer shall be discontinued after
having first complied with the Public Service
Commission’s Rules and Regulations for the
Government of Water Utilities.
RECONNECTION
Whenever the supply of water is turned
off for violations of rules, non-payment of
bills, or fraudulent use of water, a reconnect
fee of $25 shall be charged.
TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made
whenever the utility installs a new tap to
serve an applicant:
A tap fee of $100 will be charged to
customers applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to customer’s
premises in connection with a waterworks
system improvement project. This preconstruction tap fee will be invalid after the
completion of construction adjacent to the
applicant’s premises that is associated with
a waterworks system improvement project.
A tap fee of $350 will be charged to
customers who apply for service outside of
a waterworks system improvement project
for each new tap to the system.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT
$5.87 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when
a bill reflects unusual consumption which can
be attributed to eligible water leakage on
customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall
be applied to all such consumption above the
customer’s historical average usage.
SALES FOR RESALE
Available for all water delivered to water
utilities for resale:
Gallons metered $6.19 per 1,000 gallons
STANDBY SERVICE
Service under this tariff is available
throughout the entire territory served by
the District to a new or prospective resale
customer that has an alternative source of
supply. Standby service will be available on
a firm basis only.
Per connection per month
$6.47
Gallons metered $5.45 per 1,000 gallons
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank
fee assessed to the utility up to a maximum
of $25 will be imposed upon any customer
whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of
the average annual usage of the applicant’s
specific customer class, or fifty dollars ($50),
whichever is greater. This fee may change
by applicable statutory provisions.
SCHEDULE II
APPLICABILITY
Applicable in the territory formerly
served by Quiet Dell Public Service District
in the Craigmoor and Romines Mills extension areas.
AVAILABILITY
Available for general domestic, commercial, industrial and sale for resale water
service.
RATES (customers with metered water
supply)
First 3,000 gallons used per month
$11.56 per 1,000 gallons
Next 3,000 gallons used per month
$11.29 per 1,000 gallons
All Over
6,000 gallons used
per month $10.14 per 1,000 gallons
MINIMUM CHARGE
No bill will be rendered for less than the
following amounts per month according to
the size of the meter installed, to wit:
5/8 inch meter $34.68 per month
3/4 inch meter $52.02 per month
1 inch meter $86.70 per month
1 1/2 inch meter $173.40 per month
2 inch meter $277.44 per month
3 inch meter $554.88 per month
4 inch meter $867.00 per month
6 inch meter $1,734.00 per month
8 inch meter $2,774.40 per month
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent
(10%) will be added to the net current amount
unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not
interest and is to be collected only once for
each bill where it is appropriate.
DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICE
If any bill is not paid within thirty (30)
days of the billing date, water service for
the customer shall be discontinued after
having first complied with the Public Service
Commission’s Rules and Regulations for the
Government of Water Utilities.
RECONNECTION
Whenever the supply of water is turned
off for violations of rules, non-payment of
bills, or fraudulent use of water, a reconnect
fee of $25 shall be charged.
TAP FEE
The following charges are to be made
whenever the utility installs a new tap to
serve an applicant:
A tap fee of $100 will be charged to
customers applying for service before construction is completed adjacent to customer’s
premises in connection with a waterworks
system improvement project. This preconstruction tap fee will be invalid after the
completion of construction adjacent to the
applicant’s premises that is associated with
a waterworks system improvement project.
A tap fee of $350 will be charged to
customers who apply for service outside of
a waterworks system improvement project
for each new tap to the system.
LEAK ADJUSTMENT
$5.87 per 1,000 gallons is to be used when
a bill reflects unusual consumption which can
be attributed to eligible water leakage on
customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall
be applied to all such consumption above the
customer’s historical average usage.
SALES FOR RESALE
Available for all water delivered to water
utilities for resale
Gallons metered
$6.02 per 1,000 gallons
STANDBY SERVICE
Service under this tariff is available
throughout the entire territory served by
the District to a new or prospective resale
customer that has an alternative source of
supply. Standby service will be available on
a firm basis only.
Per connection per month
$6.47
Gallons metered $5.45 per 1,000 gallons
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank
fee assessed to the utility up to a maximum
of $25 will be imposed upon any customer
whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of
the average annual usage of the applicant’s
specific customer class, or fifty dollars ($50),
whichever is greater. This fee may change
by applicable statutory provisions.
SCHEDULE III
APPLICABILITY
Applicable within the entire territory
Fest Cornhole Winners
served.
AVAILABILITY
Available for private fire protection
service.
RATES
Size of Service
2-inch
4-inch
6-inch
8-inch
Charges per month
$3.77
$7.24
$21.82
$43.69
DELAYED PAYMENT PENALTY
The above schedule is net. On all accounts not paid in full when due, ten percent
(10%) will be added to the net current amount
unpaid. This delayed payment penalty is not
interest and is to be collected only once for
each bill where it is appropriate.
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
A service charge equal to the actual bank
fee assessed to the utility up to a maximum
of $25 will be imposed upon any customer
whose check for payment of charges is returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Not to exceed two-twelfths (2/12) of
the average annual usage of the applicant’s
specific customer class, or fifty dollars ($50),
whichever is greater. This fee may change
by applicable statutory provisions.
A public hearing will be held by the Public
Service Board of the District Friday, April 1,
2016 at 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, on the
proposed resolution authorizing the new
water rates, fees and charges. Any person
interested may appear before the Public
Service Board of the District at the Jane Lew
Town Park Building, 74 Park Avenue, Jane
Lew, West Virginia on said date and be heard
with respect to the proposed water rates, fees
and charges. Following the public hearing
the Public Service Board of the District shall
take such action as it shall deem proper.
Details regarding the proposed water
rates, fees and charges are on file with and
available for public inspection during normal
business hours at District’s office, West Milford, West Virginia.
46-1
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by
virtue of the authority vested in him by that
certain Deed of Trust, dated September 29,
2006, and duly recorded in the Office of the
Clerk of the County Commission of Lewis
County, West Virginia, in Book No. 342, at
Page 260, Donald E. Ferrell and Lisa J. Ferrell and Donald E. Ferrell, II did convey unto
Jonathan Nicol, Trustee, certain real property
described in said Deed of Trust; and the
beneficiary has elected to appoint Seneca
Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by a
Substitution of Trustee dated January 19,
2016 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s
office; and default having been made under
the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the
undersigned Substitute Trustee having been
instructed by Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a
Delaware Limited Liability Company to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public
auction at the front door of the Lewis County
Courthouse in Weston, West Virginia, on
April 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM
the following described real estate,
together with its improvements, easements
and appurtenances thereunto belonging,
situate in Freemans Creek City District, Lewis
County, West Virginia, and more particularly
described as follows:
ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF
REAL ESTATE HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO
HUGH B. CLEM, AS HUGH CLEM, BY CORA
MUSSER AND WALTER D. MUSSER, HER
HUSBAND, BY DEED DATED JULY 19, 1972,
OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK
OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF LEWIS
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, IN DEED BOOK
NO. 330, AT PAGE 79, IN WHICH SAID DEED
SAID LOT OR PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IS
BOUNDED, DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED
AS FOLLOWS, VIZ:
THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF
LAND, WITH THE APPURTENANCES
THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATE IN
KUNST ADDITION TO WESTON, IN LEWIS
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, AND BEING
LOT NUMBER 100, FRONTING 40 FEET ON
CAMDEN AVENUE AND EXTENDING BACK
120 FEET BY PARALLEL LINES TO CRAIG
STREET IN SAID ADDITION, AS DESIGNATED ON A REVISED AND EXTENDED PLAT
OF SAID ADDITION, MADE BY C.C. FITTRO,
ENGINEER, OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT OF
LEWIS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, IN PLAT
BOOK NO. 1, AT PAGE 292-293.
At the time of the execution of the Deed
of Trust, this property was reported to have
an address of: 744 Camden Avenue, Weston,
WV 26452.
The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and
subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which
may be a matter of record in the aforesaid
Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all
prior liens and encumbrances, including,
without limitation, liens for real estate taxes,
incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The
purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for
paying the recording costs and also the tax
on the privilege of transferring real property
(the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the
deed). The purchasers shall be responsible
for payment of all real estate taxes.
The subject property will be sold in “AS
IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall
be under no duty to cause any existing tenant
or person occupying the subject property to
vacate said property.
TERMS: $6,000.00 in cash and/or certified funds as deposit with the balance due
and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.
FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that
there are Federal Tax Liens against the
property, the United States would have the
right to redeem the property within a period
of 120 days from the date of such sale or the
period allowable for redemption under local
law, whichever is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee
may postpone the sale by public announcement at the time and place designated or
by posting a notice of the same, and act by
agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the
right to purchase the property at such sale.
SENECA TRUSTEES, INC.
5000 Coombs Farm Drive, Suite 104
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 413-0044
(304) 292-2918
Toll free: (888) 534-3132
Reference File No. 38169
46-2
Winners of the Irish Spring Festival Cornhole Challenge held
on Sunday were Buck Stewart and Randy Hall. (Photo Submitted)
Program Honors
Farm Families
The State of West Virginia will
forever be indebted to the pioneer
families who sacrificed to create
farms from the daunting wilderness, producing the products so
essential to the existence of the
state’s residents.
Today, descendants of many
of these first families continue to
produce food on the same land as
their forefathers, contributing significantly to the state’s economy.
West Virginia is further indebted
to the generations of farm families
who have maintained the farms
throughout the centuries following those original agricultural
enterprises.
A major portion of the current
culture, traditions and values stems
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Lewis County Economic Development Authority (EDA), Lewis County, West Virginia is in the process of obtaining statements
of qualifications from qualified engineering
consulting firms to provide engineering services for a Lewis County EDA water extension
to unserved areas, more particularly, Glady
Creek, Sammy Run, Herdman Run (Glady
Fork), Sand Fork and Wolfpen Run, Sand
Fork to Copley, Wheelers Fork including
County Route 30/19, Oil Creek, or Abrams
Run. Professional services will include the
completion of a preliminary engineering
report to be used for funding applications
and also will include, but not limited to, the
following: project design; preparation of all
necessary permit applications; preparation
of construction plans, specifications, and
bidding documents; assistance during bidding; construction administration services;
and construction inspection services.
Sources of funding for these projects
may include, but not limited to, the WV DEP
Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation,
the WV Bureau for Public Health Office of
Environmental Health Services, WV Small
Cities Block Grant Program, USDA Rural
Utilities Service, Appalachian Regional
Commission, US Environmental Protection
Agency, WV Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund, and WV Infrastructure & Jobs
Development Council.
Procurement of said services will be in
accordance with WV Code Chapter 5G and
24 CFR Part 85.34. All firms interested in
being considered for this selection must
submit at least five copies of a proposal
detailing qualifications, technical expertise,
management and staffing capabilities, related
prior experience, and professional references.
The goal of the competitive process is to
objectively select the firm who will provide the
highest quality service. Accordingly, technical
expertise and related past experience will be
weighed heavily. The candidates judged most
qualified based on a review of the statements
of qualifications will be interviewed. The firm
determined to be the most qualified based
on an evaluation of the interviews will be
asked to prepare fee proposals for engineering services as project scopes are finalized.
Please submit five copies of all requested
information to: Mr. Michael Herron, Director, Lewis County EDA, 110 Center Avenue,
Weston, WV 26452.
Proposals will be accepted until close of
business on Monday, March 28, 2016. The
EDA reserves the right to accept or reject
any and/or all submissions. All work will be
performed in accordance with the regulations issued by State and Federal agencies
relative hereto. The selected candidate will
be required to comply with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order
11246, Section 109 of the Housing and
Urban Development Act of 1974, Section 3
of the Housing and Urban Development Act
of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement, and
the Access to Records provisions. The EDA
shall ensure, to the fullest extent possible,
that positive efforts are made to utilize small
businesses, including those in rural areas,
minority-owned firms, and women-owned
business enterprises. The EDA will afford full
opportunity to women and minority owned
business enterprises to submit a show of
interest and response to this request and
will not discriminate against any interested
individual or firm on the grounds of race,
creed, color, sex, age, handicap, or national
origin in award of the contract.
Michael Herron, Director
Lewis County EDA
45-2
from this agricultural heritage.
To honor families who have continuously farmed the same tracts of
land for at least 100 years, the West
Virginia Association of conservation Districts has initiated the West
Virginia Century Farm Program.
To qualify as a Century Farm:
the same family must have maintained ownership (title of the land)
for a minimum of 100 consecutive
years; the farm must consist of at
least ten acres of the original land
holdings; the farm must gross at
least $1,000 annually from farm
products and a family member must
live on the farm or be an integral
part of the day-to-day operation of
the farm enterprise.
Those agricultural operations
selected as Century Farms will
receive an outdoor sign for display. The deadline for application
submission is April 1.
Application forms are available
at the West Fork Conservation
District, 87 Ollie Lane, Suite 104,
Mount Clare, WV 26408.
Call (304)-627-2160 for more
information.
Murphy To
Hold Concert
At Resort
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.,
West Virginia-native and the 2011
winner of NBC TV’s America’s
Got Talent, will offer a vintage
lounge-style evening concert in
the Stonewall Resort Ballroom on
Friday, April 1.
Landau will be accompanied by
his dynamic small jazz combo performing Great American Songbook
classics from The Rat Pack as well
as songs from his upcoming album
beginning at 8 p.m. in the ballroom.
Concert tickets are $35 for
regular reserved seats and $50 for
premium up-front table seating.
Premium tickets include an autographed copy of Landau’s new live
DVD and an opportunity to meet
with him prior to the show.
For tickets or for more information contact the resort at (304)-2697400, visit the website at www.
stonewallresort.com or Landau's
website at www.landaumurphyjr.
com.
Scholarship
Is Available
Kappa Chapter of West Virginia
Alpha Delta Kappa sponsors the
Betty Jean Wimer Educational
Scholarship for a senior from
Buckhannon-Upshur or Lewis
County High School. Applications
are available from the counselors
at these schools.
Applicants must meet the following criteria: be in their senior
year of high school; have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0
scale (or equivalent) at Buckhannon-Upshur or Lewis County High
School; and be entering college as
an education major in the teacher
education program.
Completed applications must be
received by April 1. Please contact
Jayne Carson at (304)-472-3890 or
email jbcarson78@hotmail.com
for any further information.
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—B7
Student Registration Is Benefit Meal
Lowered for Weston 5K To Aid Man
When organizers of the Weston
5K Run and Wellness Walk planned
the first event in 2008, the goal was
to encourage people to appreciate
the joy of physical fitness. There
have been some great successes
with several racers who began their
fitness road that first year and are
still staying fit. Last year about 230
people registered for the event.
Saint Patrick Church/School,
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) and the city of Weston
have cooperated on the event since
that first year. Other corporate
sponsors have also helped the
Pictured are Glenville State College undergraduate research honoree Maren Martin and Delegate cause including WHAW Radio and
WDTV Channel 5.
Peggy Donaldson Smith, a former university professor. (Photo courtesy of Perry Bennett)
This year race sponsors are again
making an effort to pickup more
sponsors so that Lewis County
students grades K through 12 can
have scholarships for the race.
Several area businesses have
signed up to sponsor the scholarships. With the help of the sponsors,
Weston students will only have to
pay $3 to pre-register for the race.
The hope is that lowering the
registration for students will help
more of them become involve.
Organizers also want students to
enjoy the benefits, which accompany great exercise.
The registration form can be
found at www.stonewallhospital.
com or www.cityofwestonwv.com.
For more information about the
race, please call (304)-269-8167
during daytime hours or (304)-269-
City Planning Board
To Have Open House
Representing West Virginia University are Leah Casto, Samantha King, undergraduate research
honoree Jared Ballard, with Delegate Peggy Donaldson Smith. (Photo courtesy of Perry Bennett)
2 Students
At Research
Day Event
Two outstanding Lewis County
college students, Maren M. Wentzel
and Jared Ballard, were selected
to represent their respective institutions of higher education at
Undergraduate Research Day at
the West Virginia Legislature on
Feb. 25.
Maren M. Wentzel, of Limestone Road, presented her undergraduate research entitled
“Investigating the Frequency of
Wolbachia Infections in Insects in
West Virginia.”
Wentzel is a senior at Glenville
State College (GSC) majoring in
biology. She plans on attending
graduate school upon completion
of her undergraduate degree.
Wentzel was accompanied by
her supervising research advisor,
Dr. Sara Sawyer, professor of biology at GSC.
Jared Ballard of Lewis County
represented West Virginia University (WVU.) His research
was entitled “Speech - Language
Pathology Exit Requirements:
National Trends.”
Ballard is a Communication
Sciences and Disorders major at
WVU. He also plans on attending
graduate school upon the completion of his undergraduate degree.
Wentzel and Ballard displayed
models and posters of their research
in the Capitol rotunda in front of
the House of Delegates and Senate
and spent the day explaining their
research to legislators and visitors
to the Capitol.
Resort Planning
“Eggstravaganza”
Stonewall Resort will host an
“Eggstravaganza” event featuring
an egg drop competition with an
afternoon of activities and a Easter
brunch the weekend March 26-27,
at the lakeside resort and state park.
Children of all ages are welcome
to enjoy the activities planned for
the event weekend.
The “Eggstravaganza” event
will be held Saturday, March
26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the
Roanoke Activity Plaza and will
feature an afternoon of games,
face-painting, food and activities,
plus a special appearance by the
Easter Bunny.
Beginning at 2 p.m. the Resort
will host the egg drop contest.
Guests will design a container
to keep a raw egg from cracking
when dropped on concrete from
an extended fire truck ladder. The
cost to participate is $3 per entry.
Guests can also purchase an Outfitters Day Pass ($15 per person)
and enjoy recreational offerings
which will include one egg drop
entry, climbing rock wall, inflatable bounce house, kayaks, canoes,
stand up paddle boards, paddle
boats and much more.
Guests can take advantage of
other resort activities while there,
such as hiking/biking or spa services in the Mtn. Laurel Spa.
The brunch will include: shrimp,
oysters on the half shell, iceberg
Quality Carpet
Decor & Gifts
VISIT OUR STORE LOCATION
356 Market Place Mall
QH[WWR*LQR
V
Weston, WV
304-269-6800
‡5HPQDQWV‡'HFRU‡3ULPLWLYHV
‡3XUVHV‡*LIWV‡-HZHOU\0RUH
2SHQ0RQ - Sat 10aP - SP&ORVHG6XQGD\V
4XDOLW\&DUSHW$W+RPH6KRZURRP
³7KH&DUSHW)ORRU6WRUH$W<RXU'RRU´
Offering A Better Way To Shop For Carpet...At Home
)UHH,Q+RPH$SSRLQWPHQWV'D\RU(YHQLQJ
304-269-4009 or 304-669-2684
6WHYH-HUGHQ2ZQHUIRU<HDUV
BLT salad, cheese tortellini antipasti, house salad, scrambled
eggs, buttermilk biscuits, sausage
gravy, smoked bacon and country
sausage, blueberry pancakes with
maple syrup, home fries with peppers and onions, prime rib, grilled
chicken breast with tarragon cream,
broiled Atlantic salmon with saffron butter, hickory smoked pit
ham, yukon gold potatoes, baked
penne pasta with creamy pesto and
sun dried tomatoes, green beans
and an assortment of desserts and
baked goods.
Brunch will be served from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. and reservations are
required. The cost will be $38 for
adults, $19 for children ages 6-12
and free for five and under.
For brunch reservations or
rules and registration for the egg
drop, contact the resort at (304)269-8899.
Members of the Weston Planning Commission, together with
members of the West Virginia University Law School, will be having
an open house on Wednesday, April
13, at 5:30 p.m. at Lewis County
High School.
The open house is a prelude to
the “Create Your State” event at
6:30 p.m. The scope of the open
house will be to introduce people
to the zoning plan, which is being
studied by the commission.
The zoning map created by the
Planning Commission, so far, will
show residents the scope of the
plan. The commission encourages
all residents to attend the meeting
to find out more about the project.
The building inspector said,
“I have been attending the Planning Commission meetings and
want the public to know that this
is their opportunity to make input
into the whole plan.” “WVU has
provided us with so much of their
experience on this that we have
the best examples in W.Va. to use
for our plan.”
The Weston Planning Commission created a Comprehensive
Plan, with the help of the WVU
Law School in 2014 as mandated
by state law. This plan is a prelude
to the possible implementation of
Parent Teacher
Parleys Today
Fred W. Eberle Technical Center
will hold parent teacher conferences on today (March 23) from
4-6 p.m.
Eagles Plan
Nominations
The Weston Eagles Aerie 2481
will have nominations for Officers
2016-2017 on Monday, April 11, at
6 p.m., during their regular meeting.
zoning.
There are several spots left for
members on the Planning Commission if a resident is interested
in joining. Normal meetings are the
second Tuesday of the month at the
city building at 6 p.m.
With Cancer
A benefit dinner will be held at
the West Milford Fire Hall from
12-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 2,
for Randy Stover of Good Hope.
Stover was diagnosed with stage
4 lung cancer and unable to work
since Dec.4.
The meal will be Texas Roadhouse barbecue pork sandwich,
baked beans, slaw,dessert and drink
for a donation of $10.
Raffles tickets are being sold
for a $500 gift card from McFly
Outdoors and the drawing will
be held the evening of the dinner.
Tickets are $5 each or three for
$10. Various other raffles will be
sold that day.
All proceeds will go to help
Stover meet his financial obligations. Get well wishes may be sent
to: 98 Maranatha Acres Road, Lost
Creek,WV 26385.
Donations for the dinner may be
sent to Hilda Clutter: 43 Bran Acres
Drive, Lost Creek, WV 26385. For
donated items for the raffles, call
Clutter at (304)-745-4778 to make
arrangements for pick up. All donations are appreciated.
COLLECTIBLES PLUS AUCTION
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.
STEWART’S AUCTION CENTER, JANE LEW, WV
KITCHEN CABINET – FORMICA TABLE & CHAIRS – LOUNGE CHAIR
– CHAIRS – ORGAN STOOL – VICTORIAN COUCH – DOLL CARRIAGE –
TOYS -ROCKERS – CHEST OF DRAWERS – SEWING MACHINE IN FANCY
CABINET – DROP FRONT SECRETARY W/ GLASS DOORS – BUTTER
CHURNS – JIM SHORE COLLECTIBLES - WASHSTAND – ELECTROLUX
SWEEPER – COOKIE JARS – LAMPS – ROGERS FLATWARE – JOHNSON
BROS. CHINA – HULL – NORMAN ROCKWELL – LENOX – ADVERTISE
ITEMS – STONEWARE – PICTURES – GLASSWARE – QUILTS – BUST
FORM – COLEMAN LAMP – SHOE LAST – ROSEVILLE – CAST IRON
BANKS – STANDS – COPPER ITEMS – COFFEE GRINDER – BUTTER
MOLDS – MILK BOTTLES – MUCH MORE!“SEE YOU AT THE AUCTIONS!”
POSITIVE ID REQUIRED – ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE OVERRIDE
PRINTED MATERIAL – CASH OR “GOOD” CHECK – HOME COOKIN’.
Stewart’s Auction Co.
“ BIG
71 Auction Drive
Jane Lew, WV 26378
or small, WE
SERVE ALL”
Ph. (304) 884-7595 E-mail: stewartsauction@frontier.com
Websites: www.stewartsauction.com www.auctionzip.com
Auctioneer/Consultant/Realtor: Bob Stewart Jr. - WV-825
Auctioneer/Consultant: Bob Stewart III - WV-1292
B8—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
“Virtual Jazz Club”
To Open April 22
The Weston-based West Virginia Jazz Society (WVJS) has
always wanted to open a nightclub
of its own. They envisioned a place
where the focus is on the music
and each seat has clear sight lines
to the stage in a comfortable, stylish environment with high quality
food and drink.
On Friday, April 22, area jazz
fans can experience the WVJS
dream fulfilled when “a virtual jazz
nightclub” presents its first show in
a Clarksburg meeting hall.
‘Got Jazz’ is set to open at 6
p.m. in the Uptown Events Center,
a former YWCA on Washington
Avenue in Clarksburg’s business
district.
The D.C. All Stars, a jazz quintet
from Washington, D.C. will be the
featured entertainment. ‘Got Jazz’
will offer a ‘small plates tapas’
menu designed by Bridgeport
restaurateur Scott Duarte of Mia
Margherita’s.
The WVJS plan is to transform
the first floor of the Uptown Events
Center into a traditional jazz nightclub through lighting, drapery treatment, décor and table placement. A
stage and stage lighting will also be
installed to create an environment
that is as close to the real thing as
possible.
“We believe the most important
part of presenting live music and
great dining in a comfortable environment is keeping the focus on
quality,” said WVJS President Eric
Spelsberg. “We are working with
professional partners to achieve
some dramatic results for ‘Got Jazz’
when it opens.”
The music is sponsored by
the Clarksburg Harrison Cultural
Foundation’s (CHCF) Barbara
Highland Fund, which supports
high quality cultural presentations
in Harrison County. Net proceeds
from ticket sales will go towards
funding a CHCF grant program for
community nonprofits.
The D.C. All Stars will play
from 7:30-9:30 p.m. not counting
encores. They will be led by Chuck
Redd, internationally acclaimed
vibraphonist and drummer, and
Marshall Keys, top rated saxophone
player in the Baltimore/Washington
metro area. They will be joined by
Tommy Cecil on bass, Robert Redd
on piano and Vince Lewis on guitar,
each a popular East Coast session
Shamrock CEOS
In March Meeting
The D.C. All Stars will appear Friday, April 22, in Clarksburg’s
Uptown Events Center will feature (clockwise from the bottom)
Vince Lewis, Chuck Redd and Marshall Keys. They will be joined
by popular session musicians Robert Redd on piano and Tommy
Cecil on bass. Event organizer, Eric Spelsberg of the WVJA, said,
“Lewis, the Redds and Keys have all been featured as headliners
with their own bands in top clubs around the world. This will be
the first time all have played together in one ensemble, a debut for
Clarksburg’s jazz scene.”
or “call” musician.
“Other guest artists are expected
to join the festivities,” added Spelsberg. “We’re combining the ‘Got
Jazz’ opening with a jazz academy
Weston Democrat
SKATELAND Entertainment Section
BOB STELL’S
South Kanawha Street, Buckhannon
Friday & Saturday 7pm - 9pm
Sunday Afternoon 2pm - 4pm
Parents Skate
FREE
Sunday Afternoon
$5 Admission
(Skates Included)
*DPHV‡3UL]HV
Available for
Private Parties
472-5472
for high schools students the day
after the show and that’s stirred up
some interest around the regional
jazz scene.”
The evening’s opening band will
be an ensemble from West Virginia
Wesleyan College, directed by Dr.
James Moore and WVWC faculty
and performing at 6:30pm until
7:15pm.
The Small Plates Tapas Menu
will feature four courses of specialty dishes served as large appetizers or small entrees. The actual
dinner selections will be announced
before the event.
Beverages and breads are included.
The evening is BYOB, and a
“mixologist” will be on hand to
provide hospitality.
Admission is $20 per person
for the music only with dinner
available for an additional $20.
For more information or to reserve
seats, email to WVJazzSociety@
aol.com or phone (304)-269-3683
or online at WVJazzSociety.com.
Concert April 8
In Glenville
A Bluegrass Benefit Concert
will be held at the Gilmer County
Senior Center in Glenville for Kaleigh Cook, one-year old daughter
of Quintin and Raeanna Cook of
Rosedale.
The event will be held on Friday,
April 8, at 6 p.m. with the doors
opening at 5 p.m.
The bands playing will be The
Allegheny Ramblers and Limited
Edition. Admission will be by
donation.
There will be concessions, a
silent auction and T-shirt sales.
Kaleigh is battling a rare disease
called HLH. She is currently undergoing her second bone marrow
transplant. Come out and show
your love and support for the Cook
family.
For questions, call Terri at (304)462-4450.
JLHS Class
Of ‘54 Meets
Clip n Save For
Ordering in Advance
CORNER MART LLC
Bre
O
akf pen
ast
,
& Lunch
Din
ner
STORE & DELI
2997 JACKSON’S MILL RD, WESTON
Across fom the Jacksons’s Mill Fire Department 304-269-1084
Offering Donuts Made Fresh Daily
❊Chocolate Cake❊Blueberry❊Glazed❊Plain Cake❊
❊Raspberry Filled❊Carmel Iced❊Chocolate Iced❊
❊Vanilla Iced❊Cream Filled Mad Dogs❊
❊Peanut Butter Creme Filled❊
❊Lemon Filled❊Boston Creme❊Chocolate Eclairs❊
Single $1.19 or Baker’s Dozen (13) $9.99
Your Special Request made on the spot
Large Orders Please Give us 12-24 hr notice
Call us for your next business or family gathering.
Let us sweeten the event for you!!
Homemade Pepperroni Rolls Every Thursday.
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 7am-8pm, Sun Closed
On Wednesday, March 9, the
alumni of the Jane Lew High School
(JLHS) Class of 1954 met for breakfast and fellowship at the Robin’s
Nest Restaurant in Jane Lew.
Those attending were: Norval
and Minnie Lawrence of Nutter
Fort, Janey Harman and Pete Freeman of Jane Lew, Helen Warner
of McWhorter, Bill Watson of
Wellsburg, Mary Sutton and Bob
Nicholson of Weston and guest
Debbie Nixon.
The group meets at 9 a.m. the
second Wednesday of each month.
All JLHS alumni are invited to
join classmates for good food and
fellowship.
The next meeting will be held
on April 13, at the Robin’s Nest
Restaurant in Jane Lew.
The Shamrock Community
Educational Outreach Service
(CEOS) Club held their regular
March meeting. The group completed final plans for the Irish
Spring Festival, which had a full
day of activities on March 19.
Activities for the day included
a parade, road bowling, a harp
concert, bike tour, kite flying,
craft tables, talent show, duck
race, bingo, horseshoe pitch, foul
shooting and more.
The king and queen candidates
for the festival are: Charlie Chipps,
John Nelson and Randy Poirier,
Sharon Allman, Linda Clutter and
Karen Gum.
During the meeting members
signed 22 noted of encouragement and collected 193 items for
the Stonewall Jackson Memorial
Hospital Chemo Department.
It was reported that 13 people
cleaned 12 miles of highway and
collected 39 bags of garbage.
The book “The Dark Hollow” by
Mack Samples was recommended
to members and a review of the
work schedule for the festival
was held.
Twenty-six members reported
having gardens during last summer
and four did container gardening.
Items that were recycled in-
PICKS OF THE WEEK
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) -- Surely, you’ve
heard of this one. A talented young
loner on a desert planet finds an
adorable robot who provides a
call-to-action, pulling our hero
into the mix with an evil empire,
plucky rebels and swaggering
space pilots. Yes, after Luke
Skywalker and the rebels defeated
the empire, a new one called The
First Order cropped up, fronted
by a new lightsaber-wielding,
mask-wearing, mouth-breathing
menace. But it’s not the plot that
matters so much, it’s the expert
execution in this reboot of the
beloved space opera.
JJ Abrams (the new “Star Trek”
movies, “Super 8”) does a fantastic
job of reviving old fantasies and
planting new ones. Advances in
cinema technology are deftly used
to blend settings with effects and
make action sequences that are
more than just flashing colors and
comedic timing. Gone is the foul
taste of the wretched prequels
(OK, lukewarm, at best) from the
past decade. New heroes (Daisy
Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar
Isaac) fight alongside old favorites,
and the excitement is hard to resist
-- Han Solo is back, and it’s not
just a cameo!
“Tumbledown” (R) -- After
losing her visionary singer-songwriter husband, Hannah (Rebecca
Hall) settles into a quiet Maine
town and tends to his legacy. She
initially fights against the intrusion of Andrew (Jason Sudeikis),
a New York pop-culture professor interested in writing his own
take on Hannah’s revered late
husband. She later realizes that
Andrew’s just the guy she needs
to help her write the biography
her late husband deserves, which
of course leads to a romance that
builds while Hannah learns to live
with her grief.
It’s a charming debut for
director Sean Mewshaw. Hall
and Sudeikis find the right tone,
triangulating with the film’s sense
of sadness, comedy and grownup
flirtation. Hall is particularly
strong as the lead with the most
baggage, while Sudeikis gets to
deploy his smarm and quips depicting a wise-mouth New Yorker
who’s actually a good guy in there.
cluded 196 used postage stamps, 51
Box Tops, 25 Points for Education,
half pound of pop tabs and two pair
of glasses.
The health motivator talked
about March being National Nutrition Month.
The month also includes National Pancake, Pig, Awkward
Moments and Goof Off Days.
Members were encouraged to
eat more fruits and vegetables and
several examples were mentioned.
The group did exercises pretending
to be a flower bursting from it’s
seed and growing into a full bloom.
The lesson “How Glass is Molded in West Virginia” was reviewed.
Members learned about how the
first glass factory were established
in Weston in 1902. There have been
30 factories in the Weston and Jane
Lew areas and at one time Weston
produced 52 percent of the U.S.
stemware.
Marion Riffle, club member,
had a horseshoe pins and magnets
that she made from plastic canvas
for the festival.
After the meeting refreshments
were served by Connie Bleigh, Jean
O’Dell and Linda Clutter.
The next club meeting will be
held April 15, at 7 p.m. All are
welcome to attend.
Daisy Ridley stars in “Star
Wars: The Force Awakens.”
(Photo Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.
& TM)
“The Hallow” (R) -- A young
couple and their newborn babe find
a sweet country home in a deep
green corner of Ireland while the
husband (Joseph Mawle) surveys
the land for a logging company.
The ancient deep forest happens to
be home to a host of legends about
sprites and banshees -- enough to
keep the antsy locals from taking
a walk in the woods. With dense
atmosphere, rooted performances
and awesome non-CGI effects, this
director-debut horror could have
been stark nightmare fuel ... if
only it didn’t rely on its creatures
so much.
“Mojave” (R) -- Ever wanted
to read a script from a writer who
just had to show off and resisted
every “no” heard along the way?
Well, don’t bother reading the
script -- see the movie, where
the actors shout their overcooked
lines right at each other! William
Monahan (best known for writing “The Departed”) writes and
directs this rambling thriller about
a dreamy, successful Hollywood
creative (Garrett Hedlund) who
wanders in the desert and gets
caught in the crosshairs of a genius
psycho stalker (Oscar Isaac) who
uses SAT vocabulary words in
regular speech but also ends every
sentence with “brother.”
TV RELEASES
“The Odd Couple (New):
Season 1”
“Doctor Who: Complete Series 9”
“A Place to Call Home: Season 3”
“NYPD Blue: Season 9”
“The Expanse: Season 1”
(c) 2016 King Features Synd.,
Inc.
Crafters Are Sought for Jubilee
Debora Garrett, president of
the 2016 Jackson’s Mill Jubilee
Committee, announced that the
committee is accepting applications for crafters.
Crafters should return applications at the earliest possible time
to reserve space. Over 100 crafters
are expected to participate.
Crafters who have their applications and fees turned in by April 1,
will have their names put in a hat
for a drawing for $100.
Those interested should read
the crafter rules and regulations
online at www.jacksonsmilljubilee.
net and submit printed applications
which are available at the site.
New crafters wanting to participate can submit a photo of their
booth, a list of the items being sold
and prices with the application.
Send applications and check
or money order to: Jackson’s Mill
Jubilee, P.O. Box 370, Weston,
WV 26452.
SPORTS
The Weston
Democrat
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
C
Raffle Offers
Park Passes
Or Vacation
LC Maids Softball Drops
Season Opener Vs Braxton
The Lewis County Mountaineer
Youth Football (LCMYF) league is
sponsoring a summer raffle with
some great family prizes.
The winning ticket holder will
have his choice of a one-week vacation for a family of four to Pigeon
Forge, Tenn.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.;
or Virginia Beach, Va.
If a vacation is not what you
need, as the winner, you may choose
a $1,000 cash option.
Second prize is a season pass
for a family of four to the Lewis
County Park. Third prize is 10
single-day passes to the LC Park.
All tickets are $10.
Through the group’s fundraising, they were already able to
purchase new safety equipment
and jerseys for the PeeWee and
Midget teams.
However, because of league
changes, there will no longer be
flag teams in Lewis County. The
kids who played flag in the past
will now play tackle.
This change means the association will have to purchase all new
helmets, pads, uniforms and other
safety gear for the new “Mighty
Might” players.
There are also plans to revamp
the uniforms for all the cheerleading squads as well.
“Moving from flag to tackle is a
big change for our league and with
that change comes new responsibilities to our players and a fairly
hefty price tag.
We cannot move forward without the help of our community,”
said Brianne Warner, LCMYF
fundraising coordinator. “This
league and our youth depend on
the generosity of the good folks in
Lewis County.”
For more information or to purchase a ticket contact Chris Jeffries,
304-517-0287, or Brianne Warner
at 304-517-8130.
The 2016 Lewis County Maids
softball team opened their season
with a home contest on Monday,
March 21 against the Braxton
County Lady Eagles.
Braxton County struck early
when they tallied two first inning
runs and took a 2-0 lead.
Braxton County added to that
lead when they scored four more
runs in the second inning to make
the score 6-0. The Maids finally
got on the board in the third inning
when they were able to push a run
across the plate.
Alexis Hudson led off the inning
with a double down the right field
line and went to third base on a wild
pitch. Hudson scored on an RBI
groundout by Paije Bragg to make
the score 6-1 after three complete
innings of play. The two teams
played scoreless baseball for the
next three innings when the Lady
Eagles scored two more runs and
made the score 8-1 in favor of the
visitors.
Lewis County, in the home half
of the sixth inning, looked to have
the makings of a huge inning when
Morgantown
To Host NAYS
Tournament
North American Youth Sports
announced today that they still
have openings in their annual
spring youth basketball tournament to be held in Morgantown,
WV at Morgantown High School
on April 22-24.
This tournament will feature
ten different brackets.
They include 5th-6th grade
boys, 5th -6th grade girls, 7th grade
boys, 7th grade girls, 8th grade
boys, 8th grade girls, 9th-10th
grade boys, 9th-10th grade girls,
11th-12th grade boys and 11th-12th
grade girls.
All grades are based on the
grade in which a student is currently enrolled for the2015-15
school year.
The entry fee for this tournament is $160 and guarantees each
team a minimum of three games.
There will be awards in each
bracket.
The entry deadline is April 8.
For additional information
or an entry form, please contact
tournament director Nate Smith
at 304-225-6727.
Call the NAYS toll free spring
tournament hotline at 1-866-3525915, or go to the NAYS website at
www.northamericanyouthsports.
org.
2016 MAIDS SOFTBALL SCHEDULE
PEYTON RUBLE
Youth Wrestlers Do Well
At State Championship
On March 19 and 20, Lewis
County Junior Wrestlers traveled
to Big Sandy Arena in Huntington,
for the 2016 West Virginia Youth
Wrestling Association's Youth
Championship. Brock Mitchell 6th
11/12 85lb Will Kuhn 2nd 11/12
115lb Joseph Blake 7th 11/12
90lb Cameron Brown 6th 9/10
90lb Peyton Ruble 3rd 6U 60lb
3/23
3/26
3/26
3/28
3/29
3/31
4/4
4/5
4/7
4/8
4/8
4/11
4/12
4/13
4/14
4/18
4/19
4/21
4/22
4/23
4/25
4/26
4/28
5 p.m.
12 p.m.
TBA
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
5 pm
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
4:30 pm
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
Buckhannon-Upsher
Westside
Independence Senior
Liberty (Harrison)
Fairmont Senior
Preston
Lincoln High
Robert C. Byrd
Grafton
Musselman
Musselman
Bridgeport
Braxton County
Lincoln High
Elkins
East Fairmont
North Marion
Buckhannon
Elkins
Midland Trail
Bridgeport
Philip Barbour
East Fairmont
2016 Lewis County Minutemen Baseball Schedule
3-23-16
3-28-16
3-29-16
3-30-16
3-31-16
4-01-16
4-04-16
4-05-16
4-07-16
4-11-16
4-12-16
4-14-16
4-15-16
4-16-16
4-18-16
4-19-16
4-20-16
4-21-16
4-22-16
4-25-16
4-26-16
4-27-16
4-26-16
5-02-16
5-03-16
5-04-16
5-05-16
7:00 pm
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
3:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
5:00 pm
St. Mary’s
To Host Nays
Tournament
North American Youth Sports
CAMERON BROWN
WILL KUHN
Questions
1. In 2015, Cleveland starting
pitcher Corey Kluber tied a majorleague mark for most strikeouts in
eight innings or fewer (18). Who
else holds the record?
2. From 1903 on, who recorded
the most career wins as manager of
the Chicago Cubs?
3. When was the last time before
2014 that the University of Memphis football team won at least a
share of a conference title?
4. Name three of the four NBA
players who won the Rookie of the
Year award after not debuting in the
year they were drafted.
5. The Montreal Canadiens have
won the most Stanley Cup titles
(24). Which NHL team is second?
6. Orlando’s Cyle Larin set a Major League Soccer record in 2015 for
the first three batters reached base
safely. Sydney Fikes led off the
frame with a walk and a back to back
infield single by Alexis Rumbach
and Torie Riffle loaded the bases
for the Maids with no outs.
Lauren Blake struck out and Bella Posey scored Fikes on a sacrifice
fly to left field. The Braxton County
pitcher then got Tiffany Curtis line
out to the first baseman to end the
inning for Lewis County. There
was no more scoring and Braxton
County held on and claimed an 8-5
win over the Maids.
The 2016 LCHS softball season
has begun, with only losing one
senior from last year. This year’s
team is loaded with returning lettermen and a very talented group
of freshman.
The team is comprised of four
seniors, three-year lettermen:
Lauren Blake, Sara Hawkins, Torie
Riffle and one-year letterman: Tori
White.
The juniors consist of two-year
lettermen: Morgan White and
Alexis Rumbach.
Sophomores are one-year letter-
most goals in a season by a rookie
(17). Who had held the mark?
7. American Pharoah, the Triple
Crown winner in 2015, lost only
twice during his 11-race career.
Name either horse that beat him.
Answers
1. Seattle’s Randy Johnson, in
1992.
2. Charlie Grimm won 946
games over 14 seasons as manager
of the Cubs.
3. It was 1971.
4. Jerry Lucas (1964), Larry Bird
(1980), David Robinson (1990) and
Blake Griffin (2011).
5. The Toronto Maple Leafs,
with 13.
6. Chicago’s Damani Ralph, with
11 in 2003.
7. Om and Keen Ice.
BROCK MITCHELL
announced today that they still
have several remaining openings in
their annual spring youth basketball
tournament in the St. Mary’s, West
Virginia at St. Mary’s High School
on April 8-10.
This tournament will feature ten
different brackets. They include
5th-6th grade boys, 5th-6th grade
girls, 7th grade boys, 7th grade
girls, 8th grade boys, 8th grade
girls 9th-10th grade boys, 9th-10th
grade girls, 11th-12th grade boys
and 11th-12th grade girls. All grade
are based on the grade in which a
student is currently enrolled for the
2015-16 school year.
The entry fee for this tournament is $160 and guarantees each
team a minimum of three games.
There will be awards presented in
each bracket.The entry deadline is
March 25.
For additional information or an
entry form, please call the toll free
NAYS spring tournament hotline at
1-866-352-5915, tournament director Mark Barnhart at 304-684-2392,
or go to the NAYS website at www.
northamericanyouthsports.org.
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Buckhannon Upshur
Liberty
Grafton
South Harrison
Preston
Notre Dame
Lincoln
Robert C. Byrd
Grafton
Bridgeport
Braxton County
Elkins
University
Cabell Midland
East Fairmont
North Marion
South Harrison
Buckhannon Upshur
Elkins
Fairmont Senior
Philip Barbour
Bridgeport
University
Robert C. Byrd
North Marion
Doddridge County
Lincoln
In a Pinch
There are those among us who
start thinking about pitchers and
catchers as soon as the last out is
recorded at the end of the World
Series. I used to be one of those
people, but then life happens and
you’ve got other things to worry
about. Besides, so many people
don’t understand spring training.
I was listening the other day to a
spring-training game between the
Phillies and Yankees. At one point,
C.C. Sabathia faced Ryan Howard.
One of the announcers remarked
that this would have been a very
compelling matchup a decade or
so ago. The color announcer readily agreed. Another batter came to
the plate, he too was a veteran guy.
“He’s just struggling to make the
roster ... he’s been willing to travel to
far away games ... it’s tough.”
“Yeah, it really is,” chimed the
color announcer. “He almost wants
to be cut now so he can maybe catch
on with another team.”
Now do you see what I mean
about baseball in spring? It’s not
about hope springing eternal ...
men: Sydney Fikes, Alexis Hudson,
Paije Bragg and Emily Hellems.
Freshman rounding out the roster are Tiffany Curtis, Bella Posey,
Maddie Turner and Abby Hall.
Every one of the girls has been
working hard every day in practice and some of them have been
playing nonstop since last season
on multiple summer and fall ball
teams, they are looking to improve
and grow throughout the season.
WV Trout
Is Stocked
March 14-18
The following waters were
stocked the week of March 14-18,
2016:
Anthony Creek, Back Fork
of Elk River, Barboursville
Lake, Bear Rocks Lake, Big
Clear Creek, Blackwater River, Brandywine Lake, Brushy
Fork Lake, Bullskin Run, Burnsville Tailwaters, Cacapon Park
Lake, Camp Creek, Cherry River, Clear Fork of Guyandotte
River, Clover Run, Cranberry
River, Desert Fork, Dillons
Run, Dunkard Fork Lake, East
Fork Greenbrier River, East
River, Edwards Run Pond, Elk
River (Randolph, Tucker), Evitts
Run, Fort Ashby Reservoir, Gandy Creek, Glade Creek of
Mann, Glade Creek of New
River, Glady Fork, Handley Pond
(Children & Class Q), Hopkins
Fork, Horseshoe Run, Huey Lake,
Kimsey Run Lake, Knapps Creek,
Laurel Fork (Randolph), Little
Clear Creek, Little Kanawha
Headwaters, Little River East
Fork Greenbrier River, Little River
West Fork Greenbrier River, Lost
River, Mash Fork, Mash Fork of
Camp Creek (Children and Class
Q), Meadow Creek of New River
(Summers), Middle Creek (Berkeley), Mill Creek (Berkeley), Mill
Creek of South Branch (Hampshire), New Creek, North Fork
Cherry, North Fork of Anthony,
North Fork of Lunice, North Fork
of Patterson Creek, North Fork of
South Branch, North River,
Opequon Creek, Paint Creek,
Panther Creek, Paw Paw Creek,
Pinnacle Creek, Pond Fork, Raleigh
County Airport Pond (Children
& Class Q), R. D. Bailey Tailwaters, Red Creek, Right Fork
of Little Kanawha Headwaters,
Rocky Marsh Run, Rollins Lake,
Second Creek (C&R), Seneca
Lake, Shavers Fork (Bemis), Shavers Fork (lower section), Shavers
Fork (upper section), South Branch
(Franklin), South Branch (Smoke
Hole), South Fork Cherry, South
Fork Cranberry River, South Mill
Creek Lake, Spruce Knob Lake,
Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters, Sugar Creek, Summersville Tailwaters,
Summit Lake, Sutton Tailwaters,
Teter Creek Lake, Thomas Park
Lake, Tilhance Creek, Trout Run,
Tuscarora Creek, Waites Run, Warden Lake, Watoga Lake, West Fork
Greenbrier River, Wheeling Creek,
Whiteday Creek, Williams River.
it’s a pretty grim place. It’s a place
where bright stars of yesterday go
to flame out in front of smaller
crowds, farther away from prying
eyes, where it won’t hurt as much.
It’s a place where power pitchers
who got hurt try to practice pitching
from another arm slot. It’s where old
knock-the-ever-loving-crap-outtathe-ball sluggers of yore are told to
open up their stance and slap at the
ball like Punch and Judy.
And there’s one guy down at the
end of dugout, kneeling up onto the
top step, eating seeds and watching
more intently as the game goes on.
Come the eighth or ninth inning,
they’re expected to “look alive” and
“hustle out there.” He’s all smiles because there is little pressure on him.
Can he crack the outfield? Nope ...
high-paid free agents occupy every
outfield and infield spot. There are
plenty of catchers in the bullpen.
But there’s a roster spot for him,
even if there are plenty of utility
fielders and pinch hitters. Why?
Because he’s fast and alert, knows
how hard the outfielders throw and
Continued on C2
C2—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
eye, now the pinch runner’s time
has come.
Let’s look alive out there and
raise a toast to the guy who you
call on when you’re in a real pinch.
Here’s to the hustlers out there! God
Continued from 1C
bless them all!
Mark Vasto is a veteran sportsknows the signals. His only goal is
writer who lives in New Jersey.
to score a run.
This man is the pinch runner.
(c) 2016 King Features Synd.,
The New York Giants and St.
Louis Cardinals of the 1920s and Inc.
‘30s used to carry a pinch runner
on their rosters, and that’s all they
ever did -- pinch run. Some of the
guys they used as pinch runners
had long, accomplished careers in
The Louis Bennett Public
the minors, but it didn’t matter back
Library has Toddler Time every
then. You were just happy to get a
Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
job. Singers get paid to sing, other
The program is for toddlers ages
people write songs for them. That
six months to four years old and is
was the way it worked. In baseball,
open to any toddler in Lewis County
that translates to “the other guy hits,
and their parents/caregivers.
you run for him, you both a cash a
This program is for parents and
check at the end of each week, and
children to meet other parents and
the hitter’s check is larger.”
children.
So this spring and all next seaThe children enjoy a story, acson, let’s elevate the status of this
tivities and arts and crafts projects.
long-misunderstood specialist.
Parents and/or grandparents are
Last season, we honored the long
encouraged to bring their children
reliever, the year before it was the
to the library and start the joy of
infield shift that caught everyone’s
reading together.
Sporting
View
Toddler Time
Weekly Event
Scholarship Irish Fest House Decoration Winners
Program Is
Available
The eighth annual 2016 West
Virginia Scholar Program has
begun and applications are being
accepted until April 10, for a chance
to win a full scholarship to West
Virginia Wesleyan College.
The program offers one high
school junior the chance to win a
full, four-year scholarship to Wesleyan, including tuition and room
and board for the fall 2017 semester.
Second place is a four-year, $5,000
scholarship and third place is a fouryear, $2,500 scholarship.
Semifinalists will be announced
on April 25. An interview process
will follow that announcement.
Finalists will then be introduced
on May 23. Between then and June
12, votes for the finalists will be
cast online.
Applications can be accessed at
www.wvscholar.com.
Placing second place in the
House Decorating Contest was
the family of Jerry and Vickie
Posey with granddaughter, Kailee Posey accepting the trophy
and according to grandmother
Vickie, doing the decorating
at their home. Others that entered the contest included: Billy
Lowther, Sally Mealey, Lucille
McCray, David Loudin, Sherry
Cox and Mark Robinson.
Center Plans
Trip in April
Winners of the Irish Spring Festival House Decorating Contest
were announced at the Festival on Friday evening. Shown are
Audra Cogar and Marlene Clark representing their families, with
The Lewis County Senior
the Cogar family placing third in the contest and the Clark family
Citizens Center is planning a trip
capturing first place. (Photo by John G. Wolfe)
scheduled for April 13-15, to Lancaster and Philadelphia, Pa.
The trip will include motor
coach transportation, two nights
lodging and four meals - two
breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner.
It will also include a viewing
VFW Auxiliary Post 3663 is awarded as part of the contest of the new musical, Samson, at
sponsoring a Patriotic Art Competi- include: first place, $10,000; sec- the Sight and Sound Millennium
tion open to 9th through 12th grade ond place, $5,000 and third place, Theatre; a fine dining, dancing,
students who are enrolled in public, $2,500.
sightseeing cruise aboard the
private, parochial or a home-study
VFW Auxiliary Post 3663 will Spirit of Philadelphia with climate
program in Buckhannon or Weston. award a local winner that will controlled decks; Landis Valley
The artwork must be something be submitted to the Department Museum (complete with a guided
patriotic. If the American Flag is AVFW for competition at the state tour with costumed interpreters
used in the entry, it must comply level. The state winning entry will demonstrating daily life, customs
with the Federal Flag Code. All be submitted to National Auxiliary and activities of a 19th century
entries must have been completed VFW for national competition and Pennsylvania Dutch village) and a
during the 2015-2016 school year. the chance to win $10,000.
trip to Amish Country Homestead.
Application, rules and guideStudents interested in entering
The cost for the trip is $370 per
lines are available at www.auxvfw. the Patriotic Art Contest should person, double occupancy.
org. The submission deadline is contact the VFW Post 3663 at
Those interested should contact
March 31.
(304)-472-9152.
Clara Atchison at the Lewis County
National scholarships that are
Senior Center at (304)-269-5738.
All are welcome.
Patriotic Art Contest
Entries Due March 31
Boston Area
Trip Planned
For July 22
Effective March 4, 2016
Jerry’s Salvage, LLC
Located 1 mile off Rt. 33, Horner, WV
Open: Mon-Fri 7:30-3:00 Saturday 7:30-12:00
35¢ lb.
Brass
$1.25 lb. Sheet Alum.
25¢ lb.
Radiators
$1.25 lb. Stainless
$8.50 each
#1 Copper
$1.80 lb. Alum. Trans.
$6.50 each
#2 Copper
$1.65 lb. Batteries
30¢ lb.
Alum. Cans
40¢ lb. Lead
Cast Alum.
35¢ lb. Ginseng clean and dry $400 lb.
Alum. Wheels (must be clean, NO lead weights
or valve stems) 55¢ INSULATED Copper 40¢-65¢
El. Motors 10¢ Alum Copper Radiators 60¢
STARTERS 15¢ ALTERNATORS 15¢ YELLOW ROOT $14.00
2000 lbs. (Net ton)
Per 100 lb.
2’x4’ Prepared Plate
$ 90.00
$4.50
18x3 Prepared #1 Iron
$ 75.00
$3.75
***MUST BE PREPARED PROPERLY!!***
Uncut Material
$ 60.00
$3.00
* (NOT including shocks, cylinders, or mufflers)
Tin & Appliances
$ 5.00
$2.75
* (Including Truck Cabs and Loose Car Body Pieces)
Cars (INTACT)
$ 80.00
$4.00
Motorblocks
$ 70.00
$3.50
Cable *Not accepting cable unless prep. 4 ft & under*
Large Trucks & Buses
$ 50.00
$2.50
Pref. Frac Pipe (Guns)
$ 50.00
$2.50
Prices subject to change without notice!!
**ATTENTION**
We pay “CASH” under $50
NEW SCRAPYARD BUILDING • Phone 304.269.3011
( Moved From Jerry’s Sporting Goods)
Buckhannon
304-472-4688
Horner
304-269-3011
SCRAPYARD CLOSED!!
SATURDAY, MAR. 26 THRU MONDAY, MAR. 28
(will re-open on Tuesday, Mar. 29)
BOTH LOCATIONS - HORNER AND TENNERTON
Evelyn Post, executive director
of Central WV Aging Services, announced a Diamond Tours luxury
motor coach trip to Boston, Salem
and Cape Ann from July 22-26,
sponsored by the agency.
The trip will include transportation, seven days, six night (four
consecutive at Boston area hotel,
six breakfast, four dinners, full
day guided tour of Boston, Boston’s world famous Faneull Hall
and Quincy Marketplace, John
F. Kennedy Presidential Library
and Museum, full day guided tour
of scenic coastal Massachusetts,
guided tour of historical Lexington
and Concord and much more all for
the price of $619 per person, double
occupant. There will be games and
quality door prizes en-route.
The hostess will be Tammy
Leggett, who can be reached at
(304)-472-0395 or 1-(800)-2960069 for further details. A $75
deposit is due at time of signing
up with the remainder due May 13.
Elimination
Dinner April 9
Is at St. Pat's
St. Patrick School will hold an
elimination dinner on Saturday,
April 9, in the school gymnasium.
The social hour will be from 5:306:30 p.m. with dinner to beginning
at 6:30 p.m. The first drawing will
be at 7 p.m. and the top cash prize
will be $1,000.
Tickets are $25 each and one
need not be present to win. Games
of chance will be available. For
more information call (304)-2695547.
Sign Up
for our E-edition
and get the entire
Weston Democrat
Wednesday morning
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—C3
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Regarding your upcoming challenges, the Aries Lamb should very
quickly size things up and allow
you to make the best possible use
of whatever resources you have on
hand. Good luck.
TAURUS (April 20 to May
20) You rarely blame others for
missteps that worked against you.
But this time you need to lay out
all the facts and insist that everyone
acknowledge his or her share of the
mistakes. Then start again.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
You might want to start making
vacation plans. And don’t be
surprised by unexpected family
demands. Maintain control. Be
open to suggestions, but don’t get
bogged down by them.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
Work with both your Moon Child
and Crab aspects this week to keep
both your creative and your practical sides balanced. Your intuition
sharpens, giving you greater insight
by the middle of the week.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The
ACROSS
1
Pump up the volume
4
Tousle
8
Leading man?
12 Shelter
13 Declare openly
14 “-- Valentine”
15 Ninny
16 Shake in the grass?
17 Skip over
18 Signal receiver
21 Grazing area
22 Weeding need
23 Moon-related
26 Barbie’s companion
27 Pile of chips
30 Press
31 Proof abbr.
32 Suitable
33 Tackle’s teammate
34 Curly-tailed dog
35 Money of India
36 “No seats”
37 Be below par
38 Geological shifter
45 Cupid’s forte
46 Cupola
47 Massachusetts cape
48 Pocket bread
49 Renders speechless
50 Early bird?
51 Dither
52 Sail holder
53 Put into words
DOWN
1
“Oh, woe!”
2
Arizona city
3
Nuisance
4
“Das Lied von der Erde”
composer
5
Palate appendage
6
Performances for one
7
Wrapped
King Crossword
8
9
10
11
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Home
Ms. Moore
Writer Kingsley
Legend
Verve
A billion years
Falsehood
Grecian vessel
Affirmative action?
Frat party need
“Great Expectations” lad
Indivisible
Ball-bearing item
31
32
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
Erstwhile
At capacity
Expert
Most mature
Juice-box item
Heights
Reveille’s opposite
Send out
De Pablo of “NCIS”
“The Music Man” venue
Dogfight participants
Forum garb
Nervous
Big Cat finally should have all the
information needed to move on
with a project. If not, maybe you’ll
want to give everything a new and
more thorough check before trying
to move on.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Too much emotional pain
caused by someone you can’t win
over as a friend? Then stop trying
to do so. You have other things you
need to work on this week. Go to
it, and good luck.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good time to reassess
where and how your strengths can
help you build, and where your
weaknesses can hinder you. Remember to build on your strongest
foundation.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That personal matter
that seemed so hard to deal with
should be less confusing now. Don’t
rush. Let things happen easily,
without the risk of creating even
more puzzlement.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22
to December 21) Change continues
to be a strong factor in many important areas. Keep on top of them,
and you won’t have to worry about
losing control. A personal situation
takes on a new look.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) A business offer sounds
intriguing. But if you don’t check
it out thoroughly, you could have
problems. Take a set of questions
with you when you attend your
next meeting.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to
February 18) Your self-confidence
should be coming back. That’s good
news. But it might be a bit over
the top right now, so best to let it
settle down before you start making
expensive decisions.
PISCES (February 19 to March
20) Your life, your decisions. Good
enough. But be sure you have all
the facts you need to put into the
decision-maker mixing bowl and
hope it will come out as it should.
Born this week: You find much
of your creativity with new people
who give you much to think about.
C4—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
United Way Holds
Elimination Dinner
The United Way of Gilmer,
Lewis and Upshur County held
its annual elimination dinner at
the Stonewall Jackson Resort on
Friday.
The theme of this years elimination dinner was Lucky You which
included a $1,000 prize. Executive
Director of Gilmer, Lewis and
Upshur County United Way Beckie
Sias served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Alden Butcher served as
auctioneer during the event.
Attendees of the dinner were
treated to a social which was held
prior to the event. Dinner was
served afterward and included
sliced roast beef, broccoli and
cheese casserole, salad, potatoes
O’brien, delicious desserts and
drinks.
All proceeds from the event
go to the United Way Foundation.
For more information, contact the
Gilmer, Lewis and Upshur United
Way at (304)-269-5480.
Addison Heater is pictured with Lewis County Family Resources
Network Director Deanna Palmer.
Chris Westfall and Whitney Silcott having fun at the United Way
Elimination Dinner.
The theme of this years United Way Dinner was “Lucky You.”
Pictured is Gilmer, Lewis
and Upshur County United Way
Frances Bush was crowned
Executive Director Beckie Sias. “Queen of the Mountain” at the
United Way Elimination Dinner.
Lottery
Numbers
POWERBALL
Saturday, March 19:
11-23-43-54-60 PB 3
Power Play - 3x
Wednesday, March 16:
10-12-13-46-50 PB 21
Power Play - 3x
CASH 25
Monday, March 21:
4-9-11-12-21-24
Friday, March 18:
1-2-7-11-19-20
Thursday, March 17:
4-6-15-18-21-23
Tuesday, March 15:
5-6-7-14-16-19
MEGA MILLIONS
Friday, March 18:
5-8-57-59-73 MB 13
Megaplier - 5x
Tuesday, March 15:
18-26-30-44-68 MB 7
Megaplier - 4x
HOT LOTTO
Saturday, March 19
12-19-36-43-45 HB 13
Wednesday, March 16:
19-32-38-40-45 HB 16
DAILY 4
Monday, March 21: 6646
Saturday, March 19: 6332
Friday, March 18: 7622
Thursday, March 17: 1989
Wednesday, March 16: 6514
DAILY 3
Monday, March 21: 501
Saturday, March 19: 968
Friday, March 18: 534
Thursday, March 17: 958
Wednesday, March 16: 090
You may also access the latest
WV Lottery numbers by calling
1-800-WVA-4WIN (982-4946)
or by visiting the lottery website
at www.wvlottery.com.
County
Calendar
of Events
March 23
- Jane Lew Neighborhood Watch
meeting, Jane Lew Park Building,
6:30 p.m.
March 25
- Crucifixion Scene, Masonic
Cemetery, Weston, prayer at 11:45
a.m., followed by Crucifixion reenactment at noon.
March 25-26
- Walk Through Easter, First
Baptist Church of Weston, anytime
between 7 and 9 p.m.
- Good Friday Service, Mt.
Hebron UM Church, 7 p.m.
March 26
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Grand Re-opening, Weston.
- Easter Egg Hunt - Weston Shop
n Save Express, noon.
- Eggstravaganza - Stonewall
Resort Roanoke Activity Plaza, 11
a.m. -5 p.m., call (304)-269-8899
for more information.
March 27
- Easter Sunrise Service and
Breakfast, First UM Church of Jane
Lew, 6:30 a.m.
- Easter Sunrise Service, McCanns Run UM Church, 6:30 a.m.
- Easter Sunrise Service, St.
Matthew UM Church, Lewis
County Park, 6:45 a.m.
- Tran-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Easter Egg Hunt, noon, call
(304)-269-5070 for more information
March 28
- Town Hall meeting on Fire
Levy, Midway Fire Department,
6 p.m.
April 1
- Baked steak dinner, Bendale
UM Church, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., or
until food runs out. Carry-outs
and delivery available. Call (304)838-2634.
- Landau Murphy in Concert,
Stonewall Resort, call (304)269-7400 for tickets and more
information.
April 1-2
- Indoor Yard Sale, WV Museum
of American Glass, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 2
- Make it Shine Day, Jane Lew,
to help be at the Jane Lew Park at
8 a.m., rain date is April 9.
- Weston Rotary Club Blood
Screening, Stonewall Jackson
Memorial Hospital, 7-10 a.m.
April 4
- Town Hall meeting on Fire
Levy, Walkersville Fire Department, 6 p.m.
April 8
- Square Dance, LC Senior
Center, 6-9 p.m.
April 9
- Weston Rotary Club Blood
Screening, Stonewall Jackson
Memorial Hospital, 7-10 a.m.
- Make it Shine Day in Weston,
to participate be at the Weston Municipal Building at 8 a.m.
- St. Patrick School Elimination
Dinner, social hour begins at 5:30
p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. tickets
are $25. Call (304)-269-5547 for
tickets and information.
Whortons Serve as Pages
Kaleigh and Gavin Whorton served as pages for the West Virginia House of Delegates on the last
night of its 2016 legislative session. Pictured (left to right) are: Luke Whorton, Lee Ann Whorton,
Kaleigh Whorton, Delegate Peggy Donaldson Smith, speaker Tim Armstead and Gavin Whorton
holding the speaker’s gavel. As Gavin walked to the podium, speaker Armstead handed him the
speaker’s gavel. Kaleigh and Gavin are the grandchildren of Richard and Patty Smith of Smith Run.
Dazzling Diamonds Win 1st Place
The Dazzling Diamonds of
Weston traveled to Charleston on
Saturday, March 12, to compete in
the 2016 Twirling Unlimited Competition held at South Charleston
High School. Competition day included over 70 plus individual and
team entries in several categories.
The team competed in five team
divisions, three duet divisions and
and three solo divisions.
The Diamonds won first place
with their juvenile large team pom
and dance line entries. They also
won first place with their junior
large pom and novelty entries. The
Junior small dance line team won
first place honors.
Jaclyn Kovach and Haley Hensil
won top honors in their duet divi-
sion in the miscellaneous dance
duet category. Brooklyn Golden
and Bridgette Golden won first
place in the jazz duet division in
their age group. Breonna Titus and
Jaclyn Kovach won second place
in the miscellaneous dance duet in
their age division.
Braylee Golden won first place
with her jazz solo; Maddie May
won first place honors in the miscellaneous dance solo division and
Jaclyn Kovach won first place in the
contemporary dance solo division.
The competing team members
included: Bridgette Golden, Breonna Titus, Brooklyn, Golden, Braylee Golden, Autumn Coffindaffer,
Maddie May, Haley Hensil, Jaclyn
Kovach. The team is coached by
Cathy Workman, Irene Workman
and Amy Kovach.
The Diamonds are looking
forward to traveling to Braxton
County High School on April 23,
to compete in an upcoming DMA
event. The team is excited to be
adding a few more group entries,
solo's and duets at the next event.
The Dazzling Diamonds also
participated in the Irish Spring
Festival Parade on Saturday March
19. The team always enjoys the
annual festival and participating in
the activities and enjoyed designing
their own event themed costumes
for the parade. The kids are also
looking forward to upcoming parades and other performances in
the community.
Dazzling Diamonds win first place team honors at the Twirling Unlimited Event. Pictured in the
first row (left to right) are: Breonna Titus and Bridgette Golden; and row two, Brooklynn Golden,
Autumn Coffindaffer, Jaclyn Kovach, Haley Hensil, Maddie May and Braylee Golden.
Donkey Cage Meals onWheels
Game Slated
For April 16
A Buckeye Donkey Basketball
Game will be the entertainment on
Saturday, April 16, at the Gilmer
County High School Gymnasium.
The doors will open at 5 p.m. and
the ballgame will start at 6 p.m.
Advance tickets are $6 and tickets at the door will be $8. Children
six and under will be free. Tickets
can be purchased in advance at
Gil-Co Faith Pharmacy, Glenville,
Glenville Foodland or Fred’s Country Store, Normantown.
During the intermission, $1
donkey rides for children.
A 50/50, concessions and porch
swing raffle will be available. The
event is sponsored by the GCHS
House of Delegates candidate Patrick Martin got in the act of
FFA and Normantown PTO.
helping deliver meals for the Lewis County Senior Citizen Center to
help with their March for Meals. Here Martin is shown delivering
a meal as part of the effort. (Photo Submitted)
Square Dance
On APril 8th
Library Plans Yard Sale April 1
A square dance will be held at
the Lewis County Senior Citizens
Center on April 8, from 6-9 p.m.
The event will be open to all ages.
There will be music, dancing and
food.
Bring the family for a fun filled
evening. For more information
contact Clara at (304)-269-5738.
A spring yard sale has been
planned by the Hacker’s Creek Pioneer Descendants Library (HCPD)
for Friday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. and Saturday, April 2, from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be offering
hot dogs for sale also. The library
is located at 45 Abbott’s Run Road,
just 2.5 miles East of Walmart off
of Rt. 33.
Lots of treasures and good deals
will be available. All proceeds go to
the support of the library. The public
is invited to visit and support the
library. It is a wonderful source of
genealogy and historical information on Central West Virginia.
Call (304)-269-7091 with any
questions or email hcpd@hackerscreek.com.
Please visit the website and face
book site (full of historical pictures/
post) at www.hackerscreek.com.
Reach out to New Customers with
The Weston Democrat
COUNTY SCENE
The Weston
Democrat
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
D
Irish Spring Fest Celebration Led by CEOS in Ireland
Harp lessons and a harp concert were part of the festival.
Marvin Carr provided bagpipe music during the Irish Spring
Festival Parade held in the community of Ireland on Saturday.
Burnsville Lake was one of several venders at the festival on
Saturday. Here Bobber the Water Safety Dog gives a wave.
Square dancing was a big part of Friday evening fun at the festival.
Cold and rainy weather on Saturday morning did not deter this
young lady from participating in the kite flying activity for children.
Kite flying participants posed for this photo on Saturday morning.
Many kids of all ages participated in the Costume Contest on Friday evening and posed for this
photo.
Music on Friday evening was provided by Rock Garton and his band of friends.
The theme for the festival was “Horseshoes,” and this popular parade entry of youngsters exemplified that theme.
Photos by John G. Wolfe
Darrell Bleigh took the parade as an opportunity to share some fun with his grandson Bentlee Gross.
Irish Spring Festival Costume Winners City Cleanup
Is Scheduled
For April 9
Volunteers are stepping forward
to help with the annual Weston
cleanup on Saturday, April 9. The
city of Weston organizers will meet
with volunteers at 8 a.m. that day
at the Municipal Building on West
Second Street. This is the 8th year
that the city of Weston has organized the cleanup.
“We are always happy to
have volunteers to help with the
cleanup,” said City Manager Kristin Droppleman. “We have much
work to do and need as much help
as possible.”
Sheila Sayre will be preparing
to clean up the downtown flower
boxes, with her friend, Faye Bell,
later in the season. However, if
people would like to donate to the
flowers that are placed in the planters, they can donated.
She noted that quite a few people
have given to the fund in the past
Irish Spring Festival Costume Contest winners in the age 0-5 category included, left to right - and looks for generosity this year
Brayden Milam (2nd), Carly Singleton (1st) and Kolson Moles (3rd). (Photo by John G. Wolfe)
to help the cause. If interested in
helping with the flowers, contributions can be sent to Weston Fairs
and Festivals, c/o Marian Jarrell,
840 West Second Street, Weston,
WV 26452.
The street department will pick
up debris from homes the week
of April 4-8. However, residents
must call the city building the week
before to reserve a spot.
The street department will only
pick up the week of the cleanup.
They will not be able to revisit
homes to pick up more debris.
New York
Trip is Set
For April 22
Limited seats remain for the
Spring 2016 New York City trip,
to the city that never sleeps.
The bus will leave Weston Marketplace on Friday April 22, at 9
p.m. and arrive in New York City
the morning of April 23.
Participates will have the entire
day to check out what the city has
Irish Spring Festival Costume Contest winners in the age 5-18 category included, left to right - to offer. After a long day in the
McKinley Davis (1st), Levi Grayam (2nd) and Payton Grindstaff (3rd). (Photo by John G. Wolfe)
city participants will then meet
and make their return trip back to
Weston, arriving on the morning
of April 24.
The cost to reserve $125 and
it is non-refundable. Call Vicki at
(304)-269-1593 for more information or to make reservations.
GOP Club
Will Meet
On Thursday
The Lewis County Republican
Club is having its regular monthly
meeting this week on Thursday,
March 24, at the Hickory House
at 7 p.m.
Several candidates for Lewis
County Board of Education will
be there. Remember that the only
voting for the Board of Education
is on the Primary Ballot. They will
be chosen during the primary vote
held on May 10.
If anyone would like to donate
to republican candidates and don’t
want all the phone calls and mailers
next year come out to the republican
club and make a donation there and
support their candidates as a group.
All are welcome at the Lewis
Receiving Honorable Mention in the Costume Contest was 87 County Republican Club.
year-old Bill Richards, shown being interviewed by Stephanie
Singleton. (Photo by John G. Wolfe)
Museum Receives Donation
QUENTIN MURPHY
GSC Senior
Will Hold
Art Show
The Mountaineer Military Museum received a generous donation from the Weston Historic Landmark Commission on Saturday. Shown left to right are - Linda Riffle and Kathy Sims, members of
the commission presenting a check to Barb McVaney, Museum Executive Director. The funds will
be used toward the completion of new flooring and LED lights for displays. Barb McVaney said that
the gift was, “greatly appreciated.”
Glenville State College (GSC)
senior studio art major Quentin
Murphy, of Grantsville, is getting
ready for his senior art show. The
show titled "Larger Than Life," will
be on display until Friday, May 7.
Murphy's exhibit features original photography, drawings and
paintings. The exhibition will
begin with an opening reception on Monday, April 4, from 6
p.m. to midnight. The reception
is free and open to the public and
refreshments will be provided.
“Art is life; it begins with the
creative process of finding yourself.
At that moment, that is when you
realize your potential of making
your life and everyone’s life around
you one worth living. That defines
art. It becomes Larger Than Life,”
said Murphy.
The GSC gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. and one hour before
all Fine Arts Department musical
performances.
BARARA WATSON, CHARLA BARRETT
Rotary Hears About
June 4 Relay for Life
By EILEEN BILLETER
Two Lewis County Relay for
Life Team Leaders, Barbara Watson
and Charla Barrett spoke to Rotary,
Wednesday, March 16.
Both women are from Weston
and have worked together for five
years as volunteer team leaders for
the “Almost a Hit” Relay for Life
team. Their husbands are also active
with the team. Anyone can join the
committee to help with the event.
Watson graduated from L C
HIgh School, and played varsity
basketball while there on a winning
team. She attended WV Business
College and served as a medical
secretary for Stonewall Jackson
Memorial Hospital doctors. Then
she became an ECP (external
counter pulsation) therapy technician. ECP trains the heart to pulsate
stronger and harder. She worked
with Dr. Sabah for 7 years. She is
now an assistant manager at a retail
store. After her children grew up,
she spent a couple of years traveling
from Michigan to Lusianna with
her truck driver husband.
Charla Barrett attended Fairmont State and graduated from
W.V. Northern Community College
in Wheeling. She was a respiratory
therapist at UHC for eight years.
Then she worked in the sleep
lab and became a clinical sleep
educator.
Her job is to work on events
for Relay
Relay for Life involves teams
of participants who will take turns
walking or running around the
track Saturday, June 4, at Robert
L. Bland Middle School from
3 p.m. to midnight. Relay is recruiting individuals, businesses,
churches and groups of all types
to take part in the Relay and/or to
form teams to participate. To get
information on teams go to relayforlife.org/lewiswv or call Kim
Harper 304-517-6878 or email at
kimharper56@gmail.com or Rosa
Thayer 394-853-2135 or email at
rtheyer@stonewallhospital.com.
Non-registered participants are
invited and welcome to come to
all or part of the event.
The theme for this year’s Relay
is Racing for Hope - Down the
Road to Recovery. The field will
be alive with fun, games, music,
auction, theme laps and different
team activities to raise money for
research programs, getting patients
to treatments, lodging for patients
and caregivers, providing information to people facing cancer and
much more.
Survivors will be celebrated as
they complete the first lap at 6 p.m.
Golf carts decorated like race cars
will be utilized.That will be followed by a caregivers’ second lap
and a sponsors’ third lap.
Those who lost their lives to
cancer will be honored and remembered. Luminaria can be purchased
to pay tribute to loved ones and
help fight cancer. The cost is $5
for a white bag to remember, honor
or appreciate. This year they have
added an angel bag that is purple
with angel wings and a Halo for a
$10 donation. Dedicate a Luminaria
on line at relayforlife.org/lewiswv
or call Luanna King at 304-8418640 or email at luannaking@aol.
com. Luminarias will be lit at dark
and extinguished at midnight when
the event is over.
Relay has a wonderful, free
Lewis County Relay for Life
Banquet May 9 at the Resort for
survivors (for anyone who has had
cancer) and caregivers each year.
This year the event is May 9 at 6
p.m. To register as a survivor for the
dinner visit relayforlife.org/lewiswv or call Barrett 304-439-4943
or email at barrettc@frontier.com.
So far this year there are 12
teams and 90 participants. Relay
started in 1995. Fifteen countries
have Relay today.
Many local businesses have
fundraisers for Relay. Many corporations are sponsors and make
contributions. Anyone who would
like to make a tax-deductible
donation can contact Watson at
304-517-0699.
Appalachian glass has designed
a hope ball for Relay that sells for
$22.50. The business gives $10.50
to Relay.
Dominoes Pizza has a punch
card that collects 20 punches between now and the end of the year.
Wendy’s in Weston has an April
4 fundraiser. They will donate 10%
of all sales from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to
Relay of Lewis County.
T-shirts “Racing for Hope” are
on sale for $15 each displaying a
race car and sponsors. All of the
Relay concession funds, crafts, car
show and children’s bounce house
receipts go to relay. Music will be
on the stage. The May 7 Purple
Rain Fair is from 10 to 5.
Any LCHS students who help
in anyway with the event will get
community service for their efforts.
Relay has become a worldwide
movement to end cancer.
It is celebrated in more than
5,000 communities worldwide.
Last year Lewis County Relay
raised $46,186 for the American
Cancer Society. These monies
make available many programs
and services.
“Road to Recovery” volunteers
drive patients to chemotherapy, radiation treatments surgery or initial
treatment consultations. They gave
people 16,000 rides last year.
Relay pays for wigs and items
people have to have when going
through chemotherapy.
The Look Good…Feel Better program conducts workshops
with trained cosmetologists giving
instruction on how to use skin care
and make-up to enhance appearances as well as demonstrations on
how to use wigs, turbans, scarves
and hats. Patients undergoing
chemotherapy or radiation treatment each receive a kit containing
skin care and make-up products
that have been donated by various
cosmetics companies.
Breast cancer patients or women
who have had a lumpectomy, mastectomy or recurrence will get a
one-on-one visitation by a chosen
and trained breast cancer survivor.
Each patient gets a kit containing
a leisure bra, a soft prosthesis for
mastectomy patients, exercise support, literature and local resource
information.
The Cancer Resource Center
is partnered with the American
Cancer Society and funds raised
through Relay make it possible for
patients to find resources to help
them. Free wigs, hats, scarves and
turbans are available to those in
need of them.
Thirty-one free American Cancer Society Hope Lodges in the
U.S. offer cancer guests a place to
stay for treatment when in a city
far away from home. Every Hope
Lodge has a varitey of resources
and information about cancer and
how to fight it.
A support 24/7/365 toll free
number (800) 227-2345 is staffed
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year to offer support and
guidance. Their website www.cancer.org offers the most up-to-date
cancer information.
The Purple Rain Fair, which is a
craft/ vendor/car show with games
for kids and a pretty baby contest
will be May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rotary Club will meet at
the Lewis County Senior Center to
serve and deliver lunches on March
23. All Rotarians are asked to be at
the center at 10:45 a.m.
The Weston Rotary Blood
Screening will be April 2 and April
9 at Sonewall Jackson Memorial
Hospital from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The cost is a bargain, and the club
greatly appreciates the local support as it continues to work for
the community. We have been assured the screening will be starting
promptly at 7 a.m.
The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016—D3
Classifieds
FOR RENT
FOR
RENT
FOR
RENT
FOR RENT – 3 bedroom, 2 bath
two story townhouse. Oak and vinyl
floors. Master bedroom has a gas log
fireplace. Very nice. $600 per month and
$600 security deposit. Any pet fee is
nonrefundable. Call 304-269-1860. 46-1
FOR RENT – newly remodeled 2
bedroom, 1 bath clean mobile home
with washer/dryer near Walmart. Has
storage building. Suitable for two people
only. Security deposit and $650 per
month. Mowing maintenance provided.
Call 304-269-5634. 46-2p
FOR RENT – 3 bedroom house in
Shadybrook, Weston. Nice backyard
and quiet neighborhood. $795 per
month. Call 304-904-1779. 46-2p
FOR RENT – 1 bedroom loft-style
apartment. $600 per month. First
month’s rent and security deposit required. Lease required. No pets and no
smoking. Tenant pays all utilities. Call
304-269-2877. 46-2
FOR RENT – 2 bedroom apartment.
Has stove and refrigerator. Fresh paint.
Off street parking. No pets. $525 per
month. Call 304-269-4177. 45-2p
FOR RENT – 1 bedroom apartment.
Has stove and refrigerator. Off street
parking. No pets. $475 per month.
Water, sewage and trash paid. Call
304-269-4177. 45-2p
FOR RENT – furnished 2 bedroom,
2 bath house. $650 per month. $500 security deposit. Call 304-269-4684. 45-2p
FOR RENT – 2 bedroom apartment
and 3 bedroom duplex. Has stove and
refrigerator. No utilities paid. Absolutely
no pets. Call 304-627-4752. 46-2p
FOR RENT – 2 bedroom, 1 bath
home in Horner. $650 per month. Security deposit and references required.
Call 304-269-2345. 43-tf
FOR RENT – 1 bedroom efficiency
apartment next to Weston Walmart.
$500 per month. Security deposit and
references required. Call 304-2692345. 43-tf
FOR RENT – 1 bedroom apartment
with garage. $600 per month. Security
deposit and references required. Call
304-269-2345. 43-tf
FOR RENT – 3 bedroom trailer on
Canoe Run. Free gas. No pets. $700
per month and $700 security deposit.
Call 304-269-3516. 43-4p
FOR RENT – 2 bedroom trailer in
Dolan Mobile Home Park just off Gee
Lick Road. $700 per month and $700
security deposit. Call 304-269-3516.
43-4p
2 FREE WEEKS on a year’s lease
–McGary Manor Apartments. Beautiful
2 bedroom apartment. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher and air conditioning
are furnished. W/D hook-up. $550 per
month plus electric. Good credit, no
pets. Call 304-997-8727. 43-5p
ROOM FOR rent – house privileges
with laundry. $400 per month. Call 304517-3388. 38-tf
FOR RENT – affordable rentals starting at $349 per month in Buckhannon.
Close to Route 33. Will consider paying
some utilities. Call 304-472-1822. 24-tf
Classified Advertising Deadline
Is 11:30 A.M. on Mondays
FOR
RENT
Deadline for Classified Ads is 11:30 a.m. on Monday (except before a holiday when
the deadline will be 11:30 a.m. on the preceding Friday.)
The Cost is $4.10 for one time for twenty words or less and 11¢ for each word over 20.
Ads must be paid at the time of placement. Either bring your ad to the office located at
306 Main Ave., Weston or mail it with payment to The Weston Democrat, P.O. Box 968,
Weston, WV 26452.
FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR RENT – furnished rooms with
stove and refrigerator. $300 per month
plus $55 key deposit. Includes all major
utilities and cable. Call 304-269-1134 or
304-269-4247. 35-tf
HAPPY JACK® Duraspot® quicker kill, longer residual for fleas,
ticks and mosquito control. Contains
Nylar to break breeding cycle. Swisher’s
Feed Supply (304-269-1200) kennelvax.com. 45-4
WESTON ARBORS apartments
are now accepting applications on 1
bedroom apartments. For senior citizens
62 years or older, or disabled. Rent
is low due to Federal Assistance with
no resident paying more than 30% of
his or her monthly income. For more
information regarding eligibility please
call 304-269-7344 or TTD 1-800-9828771. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., Monday-Friday. Equal Housing
Opportunity. 35-tf
FOR
SALE
FOR SALE
AUCTIONS/ANTIQUES
FOR SALE
ACREAGE/BUILDINGS
FOR
SALE ACREAGE/BUILDINGS
FOR SALE – 113 acres located in
Camden, Sims Run, Lewis County. Free
gas to one dwelling. City water and
electric service near property. Timber
management harvest taking place.
Abundant wildlife. $125,000. Call 304517-0929. 44-4p
HUUUGE BLOWOUT SALE ON
ALL Tru MH houses in stock. Twin Oaks
Home Sales – Tennerton-Buckhannon
Route 20S. 304-473-1822. 45-7
WE MAKE your dreams come true at
Clayton Homes! Your land is your down
payment! Homes starting at $29,995.
1-888-594-0701 or www.claytonofmorgantown.com. 35-tf
FOR SALE
FOR
SALE MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE – Delonghi electric oil
filled radiator. Size 25” high, 14” long,
5” deep. $35. Call 304-269-2834. 46-1p
AUCTIONS/ANTIQUE
REAL ESTATE Auction – Tuesday,
April 12th at 5 p.m. Registration and
inspection begin at 4 p.m. at 93 Dayton
Park Road, Philippi, WV. Distinctive,
move-in ready 3 bedroom A-Frame
home priced to sell. 3 bedroom, 2 bath
on .44+/- acres. 2070 +/- sq. ft., 2 car
detached garage, vaulted ceilings,
central air and forced air heat, deck and
patio, hardwood floors and beautiful
landscaping. Real estate terms: 10%
nonrefundable down payment made
the day of auction with balance due
at closing within 45 days. 10% Buyers
Premium will be added to determine
final contract price. Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction & Realty Service, Joe
Pyle, Broker, 5546 Benedum Drive,
Shinnston, WV 26431. 888-875-1599.
www.joerpyleauctions.com. WV212
WV2224. 46-2
The Weston Democrat
Classifieds
will help you
BUY
AND SELL
HELP
WANTED
FOR SALE
AUCTIONS/ANTIQUE
REAL ESTATE Auction – Wednesday, April 6 at 5 p.m. at 507 Stouts Run,
Mount Clare, WV. Beautiful 118 +/- acre
equestrian farm with multiple barns and
features. 118 +/- acres of pasture and
woodlands mostly fenced, 3 acre pond
– 17 ft. deep with boathouse, 3 barns
with 27+ stalls and indoor riding arena,
additional pole barn, 2 bed guest cottage, machine shop and free gas. Real
estate terms: 10% nonrefundable down
payment made the day of auction with
balance due at closing. 45 days to close.
10% Buyers Premium will be added to
determine final contract price. Real estate sold subject to seller confirmation.
We don’t just list your property – we
sell it. Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction &
Realty Service, 5546 Benedum Drive,
Shinnston, WV 26431. 888-875-1599.
www.joerpyleauctions.com. WV212
WV2224. 45-3
HELP
HELP WANTED
WANTED
HELP WANTED – Appalachian
Community Health Center is currently
recruiting for the following full time
benefitted position: Clinician – position
requires a master’s degree in a human
services field; professional licensure
as appropriate; must have a working
knowledge of therapeutic techniques
and interventions. Travel is required.
Position will provide services primarily
to adults and young adults including
working in a college setting. Services
will be provided in Upshur, Barbour
and Randolph Counties. Please send
a letter of interest and resume to: Joy
Messenger, Associate Director, 725
Yokum Street, Elkins, WV 26241 and be
sure to specify the position of interest.
EEO/AA. 46-2
SHONEYS OF Flatwoods and
Shoneys of Summersville are now hiring Manager Trainees. Send resume to:
Shoneys, P.O. Box 6933, Charleston,
WV 25362. 46-4p
SHONEYS OF Flatwoods and
Shoneys of Summersville are now accepting applications for all positions.
Inquire within regular business hours
Monday – Friday. EOE. 46-4p
HELP WANTED – Clayton Homes in
Buckhannon is hiring. Clayton Homes,
a Berkshire Hathaway Company and
the nation’s leading housing provider, is
looking for a Sales Professional for our
Clayton Homes Buckhannon, WV location. This Sales Professional reports to
the Home Center Manager. The primary
goal is to provide customer satisfaction
and maximize sales. Qualifications are:
at least six months of relationship driven
business to consumer sales experience
is required, professional demeanor and
appearance, general understanding of
the retail environment, must be honest
and ethical, prior experience in retail
sales a plus. Must pass criminal background check as well as post-offer drug
screen. Interested candidates should
submit resume to be considered. Bring
resume to our office between 9 a.m. – 4
p.m. Monday – Friday. To learn more
about us visit www.claytonhomes.com.
America’s #1 home builder. No phone
calls please. 46-2
FULL-TIME PARAMEDIC – Braxton
County Emergency Ambulance Service
is now accepting application for full time
Paramedics. Please send resume to:
Braxton County Emergency Ambulance
Service, 685 Days Drive, Sutton, WV
26601 or apply in person between the
hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Applications must be received by 4 p.m.
on April 1st, 2016. 46-2
For Great Deals, Great Buys and Great Service See The Businesses That Advertise Here
Check us out online at \www.westondemocrat.com
Q>VILO
@lkpqor`qflk
RICHARD’S PAVING
Septic Systems,
Aeration Systems,
Footers, Backhoe Work
and Dozer Work
“Petey” Taylor
269-7929
or
Cledith “Pete” Taylor
269-3561
Driveways, Parking Lots,
Patchwork, Seal Coating
and Driveway Gravel
Free Estimates
Licensed and Insured
Senior and
Veteran Discounts
All Work Guaranteed
35 Years Experience
Call 304-623-1553
Contractor #WV014145
WV006591
TAYLOR
Construction
Now Installing
City Sewer
Hookups
We also Stock Sewer
Pipe & FIttings
269-7929 or 269-3561
JACK’S GLOBAL
HANDYMAN
SERVICES
ALL TYPES OF
REPAIR ONLY
:PKPUN9VVÄUN+LJRZ
4VIPSL/VTLZ.\[[LYZ
HUK:VMÄ[Z
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS
304-838-9696
Free Estimate On Furnace
& AC Installation
304-614-1076
The
Weston
Democrat
Online at \www.westondemocrat.com
Classifieds Get Results
WV006591
Gutter
Express Inc.
# 026930
Est.
1996
‡DQGLQFKVHDPOHVVJXWWHU
‡/HDIJXDUGVZLWK\HDUPRQH\EDFNJXDUDQWHH.
‡:HDUHDIXOOWLPHFRQWUDFWRUOLFHQVHG
DQGLQVXUHGSURIHVVLRQDOJXWWHU
FRPSDQ\ZLWK\HDUVH[SHULHQFH
‡'RQҋWWUXVW\RXUJXWWHULQVWDOOWRD
SDUWWLPHXQOLFHQVHGKDQG\PDQ
Locally
Owned and
Operated
304-884-7163
We Are a Licensed Contractor. To Find Out Who Isn’t,
Call WV Contractor Licensing Bd at 304-558-7890
WILSON’S
FLOORING & CARPET CENTER
250 W. 2ND ST., WESTON, WV 26452
Stephenson Construction & Rentals
Š Your Local Full Service Contractor - Licensed & Insured Š
We Offer Management & Maintenance Services for Rentals
TRI-STATE
Forest Products LLC
BUYING ● Land ● Logs ● Standing Timber
PO Box 235
Horner, WV 26372
Call Ralph 304 439-4122
or Hunter 304 517-4559
email: ralph.tristateforest@citynet.net
™Custom Homes
™Trim Work
™Replacement Windows ™0HWDO5RRÀQJ
™Custom Decks
™General Construction
™Custom Additions
™Cabinetry
™Clean & Seal Decks
™Bath & Kitchen Renovations
™Painting
Free Estimates
Owner: David Stephenson
Phone: 757-717-4936 or 304-997-8727
Email: david.stepson@gmail.com
WV License # 050559
VA License # 2701033914
304 -269-1233
WWW.WILSONSFCC.COM
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1963
“FOR ALL YOUR FLOORING NEEDS”
FIND US ON “FACEBOOK”
***MARCH SPECIAL***
MARCH 1- MARCH 28, 2016
18 & 24 MONTH NO INTEREST
IF PAID IN FULL WITH EQUAL PAYMENTS
IN-STOCK CARPET OR VINYL
INSTALLED $18.99 YD.
DOES NOT INCLUDE TEAR UP & HAUL OFF OR MOVING FURNITURE
WE ALWAYS OFFER 12 MONTHS
SAME AS CASH INTEREST FREE
D4—The Weston Democrat - Wednesday, March 23, 2016
HELP
WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS
SERVICE/REPAIR
HELP WANTED - Appalachian
Community Health Center is currently
recruiting for the following full time
benefitted position: Children’s Clinical
Outreach Liaison – position requires at
least a bachelor’s degree in a human
services field and two years experience
working with children and families.
Appropriate licensure is a plus. Duties
will include primarily working with other
community agencies/group as well as
some therapeutic interventions. Travel
is required as much of the work is in
the community. Please send a letter of
interest and resume to: Joy Messenger,
Associate Director, 725 Yokum Street,
Elkins, WV 26241 and be sure to specify
the position of interest. EEO/AA. 46-2
E.S. PAVING – You have a beautiful
home, let us make the entrance beautiful. Driveways, parking lots, patchwork
and seal coating. Senior, veteran and
church discounts. Licensed and insured.
All work guaranteed. Free estimates. We
don’t say we are the best, our customers
do. Modern equipment. Spring special.
Will beat any competitors’ price by up to
$1000. Give us a call at 304-622-4744.
WV014237. 44-8p
HELP WANTED - Appalachian
Community Health Center is currently
recruiting for the following full time
benefitted position: Mobile Children’s
Crisis Specialist – position requires at
least a bachelor’s degree in a human
services field. Duties will primarily include providing mobile crisis services
to children and families in community
settings including homes, schools, etc.
Will work closely with existing crisis
response team. Travel required. Please
send a letter of interest and resume to:
Joy Messenger, Associate Director, 725
Yokum Street, Elkins, WV 26241 and be
sure to specify the position of interest.
EEO/AA. 46-2
HARRY’S BLACKTOP Paving
and Repairs - driveways, parking lots,
garage floors and more. Also seal coating. 30% spring discounts. Also senior
and veteran discounts. Over 25 years
experience. Licensed and insured. All
work guaranteed. Free estimates. Call
304-904-0989. 43-5p
ROUSTABOUT – an independent
oil and gas exploration and production
company is now accepting applications.
All candidates must have a minimum
of five years experience in general
well labor and maintenance. This job
requires manual labor and physical
lifting. All applicants must have a valid
driver’s license preferably Class D.
The applicant must be able to communicate effectively with all co-workers,
supervisors, and clients. All candidates
must have oil and gas experience.
Wages will be based on experience and
qualifications. Please email a resume
with work history and references to
employmentoppog@gmail.com. 45-2
PRODUCTION ANALYST – an independent oil and gas exploration and
production company is now accepting
applications. The Production Analyst will
be responsible for accurately reporting
oil and gas production volumes weekly
and monthly to management, verifying
well tender estimates, analyzing production trends, monitoring line variances,
comparing estimates to integrated and
paid volumes, preparing daily drilling
and production reports, state reporting
of production, providing reports to well
tenders, completing turn-in-line reports
and new well completion reports, evaluating project economics, monitoring
frequency of well visits, scheduling
meter testing, providing economic
justification for special projects, and
monitoring free gas usage and third
party gas purchases. The foregoing may
not list all of the job duties. Applicants
must have a minimum of five years of
oil and gas experience and possess
excellent computer and communication
skills. All candidates must have oil and
gas experience. Salary will be based
on experience and qualifications. The
company offers medical benefits and
retirement. Please submit a resume with
salary requirements and references to
employmentoppog@gmail.com. 45-2
WELL TENDER – an independent oil
and gas exploration and production
company is now accepting applications. Candidate must have at least
five years’ experience in operating
oil and gas wells with experience in
plunger lift, pumping, soaping and
flowing wells, electronic measurement,
compressors, pipeline operation and
maintenance and general well maintenance. All candidates must have oil
and gas experience. Candidate must
possess a valid driver’s license and
pass a drug test. Competitive salary
and benefits offered. Email resume or
work history, salary requirements, and
references to employmentoppog@
gmail.com. 45-2
ALL STATE Paving – driveways,
parking lots, garage floors, basketball
courts, etc. Machine laid and rolled.
Work guaranteed. Discounts. Licensed
and insured. Call 304-472-8097.
WV014137. 42-12p
The Weston Democrat
has Lewis County covered
Crestview Manor Nursing
& Rehabilitation is hiring 3
full-time CNA positions
for 3pm-11pm shift.
Part-Time CNA positions
are also available for all
shifts.
%HQH¿WVLQFOXGHKHDOWK
LQVXUDQFH372KROLGD\V
DQGPRUH%HQH¿WVDUH
QRWLQFOXGHGLQSDUWWLPH
positions.)
3OHDVHDSSO\DW
Crestview Manor
1XUVLQJ5HKDELOLWDWLRQ
FRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGRII
,([LW-DQH/HZ
WV.
Stormin’ Norman’s
Self Storage
Rt. 33, East of Weston
Storage Units Available
304-476-4886
Nar-Anon
Event Set
For April 6
Beginning Wednesday April 6,
a Nar-Anon family group for the
families and friends of those who
suffer from addiction will meet at
Chapel Hill UMC at 88 S. Kanawha
Street in Buckhannon.
A beginner’s meeting will be
held beginning at 6 p.m. followed
by a regular meeting beginning at
7 p.m. and lasting until 8:30 p.m.
All are welcome at these weekly
meetings.
There are but five Nar-Anon
meetings in the state and until now,
none in this area. All are asked to
share this information with friends
and family, physician, educators,
church and any other social and
community networks, so that families in need can take advantage of
this resource.
Nar-Anon is a 12-step program
and companion organization of
Narcotics Anonymous. The NarAnon program has its root in AlAnon and for many years shared
the same literature.
Over time Nar- Anon has developed its own literature which varies
little from its origins in Al -Anon.
In the spirit of Nar-Anon we
respect the anonymity of all those
who participate.
For additional information,
contact naranon.Buckhannon@
gmail.com.
NOW HIRING
Residential
‡+RXVH([WHULRU:DVKLQJ‡+RXVH3UHSDLQW3UHSDUDWLRQ
‡0RELOH+RPH:DVKDQG:D[‡'ULYHZD\VDQG6LGHZDONV
:RRG‡%ULFN‡&HPHQW‡9LQ\O‡$OXPLQXP‡5RRI‡6LGLQJ
‡&DUSRUWV‡&KLPQH\V‡*XWWHUV‡3DWLRV‡3RROV‡)HQFHV
Safe, On-Site Cleaning & Restoration
:(:$6+$1<7+,1*‡$1<:+(5(
:25.)8//<,1685('*8$5$17(('
/HVWHU0DUVK‡5XVK5XQ5G:HVWRQ:9
(304) 269-7282
ZZZVSDUNOHZDVKFRP
of Weston
is currently accepting
applications for the
following positions:
Cook
Cashiers
Food Prep
Apply in person
No phone calls please
Pictured are Billie Radcliff and Pastor Mark Anderson.
Meals on Wheels
Is Celebrated
Many members of the community have pitched in to help out in
honor of the 2016 March for Meals
annual Community Champions
Week.
Across the country this week,
Meals on Wheels programs have
enlisted elected officials, local
celebrities and other prominent
figures to deliver meals, speak out
for seniors and raise awareness for
the power of Meals on Wheels.
“Community Champions in
Lewis County are delivering meals
all month to homebound elderly.
These folks have seen firsthand how
important a hot nutritious meal is
to these folks. Also, deliverers are
extremely important in that they
are a smiling face that checks on
their well being,” stated Director
Dinah Mills.
Since 2002, Meals on Wheels
America has led the March for
Meals in an effort to fill the gap
between the seniors served and
those in need that is widening due
to increased demand with a rapidly aging population combined
with declining public and private
resources and rising food, transportation and operational costs.
This March, hundreds of local
Meals on Wheels programs, like the
senior center, will reach out to their
communities to build the support
that will enable them to deliver
nutritious meals, friendly visits and
safety checks to America’s seniors
all year long.
“More than ever, we must join
forces, local Meals on Wheels
programs, governments, businesses
and concerned individuals, to meet
the needs of the fastest growing
population in America who want to
be able to live at home for as long
as they can,” said Meals on Wheels
America President and CEO Ellie
Hollander.
“It not only makes economic
sense to enable seniors to stay
healthy and safe at home, but it
improves the health and vibrancy
of our communities and our nation
at large.”
For more information on how to
volunteer, contribute or speak out
for the seniors in Lewis County
and across the country, visit www.
marchformeals.com.
Over a hundred meals are delivered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday in Lewis County. Eligible participants must be 60 years
of age or older and homebound. If
you or someone you know could
use a home delivered meal please
contact Karen Balentine, nutrition
supervisor at (304)-269-5738.
Also volunteers are needed to
deliver meals on these days. Those
who would be willing to deliver one
day per week or more can contact
Balentine.
Meals on Wheels America is the
oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than
5,000 community-based senior
nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing
senior hunger and isolation.
This network exists in virtually
every community in America and,
along with more than two million
volunteers, delivers the nutritious
meals, friendly visits and safety
checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with
independence and dignity.
By providing funding, leadership, research, education and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels
America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their
communities, one senior at a time.
For more information visit
www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
DENTAL ASSISTANT Program
- learn to be a dental assistant from
your home. Typical pay is $12-$22 per
hour plus benefits. Enjoy family friendly
hours, professional environment in a
very stable industry. You can be trained
and ready for a new career within two
weeks. This dental assisting home
study course was created by a dentist.
No previous knowledge required. For
free info packet visit: www.NorthWesternDentalAssisting.com or call 1-800687-0594. 44-4p
REGISTERED NURSES STAT
needed for full time, inpatient psychiatry
in Weston, WV. One year of Psychiatric
or Long-Term Care experience is preferred. Minimum compensation is $30
per hour. Employer paid medical and
dental insurances are available. Phone
Sam at 1-866-633-3700 ext. 110 or email
sgiordano@worldwidetravelstaffing.
com. 43-10p
CNAS – STAT needed for full time
inpatient psychiatry in Weston, WV.
One year of psychiatric or Long Term
Care experience is preferred. Minimum
compensation is $16 per hour. Paid
training sessions are offered. Phone or
email Sam at 1-866-633-3700 ext. 110
or sgiordano@worldwidetravelstaffing.
com. 43-10p
NURSES & CNAs needed – U.S.
Nursing Network. For LTC & Private
Duty. All days and shifts available. Call
1-866-644-4484. www.usnursingnetwork.com. USNN is an EOE. 35-tf
MISCELLANEOUS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
meetings every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick School
Basement. Open to all. PS
PREGNANT? Need someone to
talk to? Confidential counseling. Call
304-473-1122. PS
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
SERVICE/
REPAIR
SERVICE/REPAIR
YOUR WATCH and jewelry repairs
are only as good as the guarantee
behind them. Let us do all your watch
and jewelry repairs and depend upon
our guaranteed service. Free estimates.
CAPLAN’S JEWELRY STORE, Weston,
Career Opportunities
Our employees have a strong work ethic, enjoy
team work, and appreciate a workplace that
SXWV SDWLHQW VDIHW\ ¿UVW ,I \RX KDYH WKHVH
qualities, we want to hear from you! We have
positions in the following areas:
RN in Acute Care – Nights
RN in CCU – Nights
RN in ED – Nights
Night Nurse Supervisor
Hostess – 4 Days per Week
St. Joseph’s Hospital
ATTN: Human Resources
One Amalia Drive
Buckhannon, WV 26201
E-mail: HR@stj.net or fax 304-473-2163
LIKE us on Facebook!!
St. Joseph’s Hospital of
Buckhannon Job Postings