Tomaro`s Pepperoni Rolls Make Rachael Ray`s “AWESOME” List

August 6 - 12, 2015
Food For Thought .. Pg. 2
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Sports ..................... Pg. 6
Obituaries ............... Pg. 7
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Kids Can Learn About The Bats And The Bees At National
Farmers Market Week Celebration In Clarksburg
By RONDA GREGORY
News & Journal Staff Writer
The Clarksburg Farmers
Market is celebrating National
Farmers Market Week, which
runs from Sunday, Aug. 2 to
Saturday, Aug. 8, with some
special fun and excitement at
its venue by Tractor Supply
Company at the Eastpointe
Shopping Center on Emily
Drive in Clarksburg during its
regular hours of operation on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The celebration includes all of
the popular Market goods - from
eggs to soaps to honey - along
with some interesting activities
and opportunities to win some
While Tomaro’s Bakery has a hundred year history of being a favorite among those who live great prizes.
One
feature
will
be
in the area, Rachael Ray says Tomaro’s items are among some of the most popular mail-order
agricultural
education
classes
foods in the country as well.
for children. At one of the Kids
Classes, children will be making
bugs out of plastic Easter eggs,
pipe cleaners, flashing lights and
other materials to learn about
the necessity of pollination for
produce production.
By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD
“This activity will teach the
News & Journal Editor
children that bugs are good for
In 2006, TV personality, one from each state and D.C. – member contacted her to order farming,” said Deaonna Crowe,
author and celebrity cook that received this distinguished and taste the pepperoni rolls.
Rachael Ray also launched her recognition.
And this is not the first time that
own magazine called ‘Every
The winner from West Tomaro’s Bakery items have
Day with Rachael Ray’, which Virginia was none other than made the “favorites” list! They
boasts of travel ideas, party Tomaro’s Bakery in Clarksburg! have been featured in Garden
menus and decorating ideas, And the featured item that is & Gun magazine, Local Palate
cooking tips, supermarket so well-loved as an awesome in Charleston, SC, Gourmet
shopping tips … and of course ‘mail order’ food is Tomaro’s Magazine, Southern Living
lots of recipes! Thanks to the pepperoni rolls. Pepperoni rolls and even the New York Times!
combined efforts of her food became ultra-popular clear back Mrs. Brunett was also visited
Anyone who has ever watched
writers and local experts, they in the 1930’s as a staple for by a representative of the New “American Pickers” knows that
did plenty of tasting to find the Italian coal miners, and it seems Orleans Food & Beverage there is a substantial subculture
“most iconic” foods from every they haven’t lost their status Museum because foods from of people who love antiques.
state in the U.S. (and D.C.) that during the past nine decades!
every state were represented The nostalgia that antiques
can be shipped to your door! A
Tomaro’s
owner
Janice there – except West Virginia. bring about is undeniable, and
recent edition of her magazine Brunett says that while doing Tomaro’s took care of that something as simple as an old
highlighted the elite list of ‘51 research for this magazine omission!
lunchbox can bring a flood of
Awesome Mail Order Foods’ – feature, a Rachael Ray staff Continued on Page 3
memories rushing back.
Tomaro’s Pepperoni Rolls Make
Rachael Ray’s “AWESOME” List
People at the Clarksburg Farmers Market this summer are
enjoying checking out all the goods from 23 local vendors at
the Eastpointe Shopping Center on Emily Drive in Clarksburg.
Clarksburg Farmers Market
board member. “Without bugs,
bats, butterflies and bees, we
couldn’t have our fruits and
vegetables, because they’re
some of the creatures who do
the pollinating.”
In an earlier class for the
celebration week, children
learned from “Sammy Soil”
what is needed to successfully
grow plants, Crowe reported.
And they received coloring
books and other items to help
them remember what they’d
learned.
Adults can have fun too
at a cooking demonstration
taught by Steve Coleman of
Sweet Hollow Farm. The class
highlights a perfect chicken
recipe. Crowe wouldn’t divulge
the secret recipe, but did say
folks would be delighted
with the results. “It’s a very
delicious, slow-cooked dish that
is healthy, which uses products
Continued on Page 3
Many Dealers Expected
At Annual Antiques Show
Turf & Track Project For Robert C. Byrd
High School Is On Schedule
The Robert C. Byrd Turf &
Track Project for the Clarksburg
high school of the same name is
on track, school officials report,
in spite of some prior delays
caused by Mother Nature’s
rains.
The project, which broke
ground June 18, is right on time
with turf being laid in the end
zone Tuesday, Aug. 4. “The
field should be ready for the
first football game Sept. 11,”
reports Scott Davis, Robert C.
Byrd High School Assistant
Principal and Athletic Director.
The main purpose of the
$1 million effort is to upgrade
the grass football field with
artificial turf - ProGrass. The
turf is not just for looks, but
is a safety measure as well, as
there is more likelihood of foot
and leg injuries on a grass field,
Davis explained.
The other main aspect of
the overall project is the track,
coming in at $144,000 for
its part. It will be the only
8-lane track in the region
when completed. The contract
was recently signed with All
American Track Company to
start construction.
“The track will be a
By RONDA GREGORY
News & Journal Staff Writer
For the 63rd year, the Pilot
Club of Huntington will be
having their Annual Antiques
Show and Sale at the Big Sandy
Superstore Conference Center
on August 21-23.
Dealers
from several states will gather
to showcase their finest in
By TRINA RUNNER
News & Journal Staff Writer
furniture, pottery, porcelains,
cut glass, linens, clocks, jewelry
and more.
There will be
something for every taste and
budget available at the show
and tickets are only $6 for all
three days.
The annual event is the only
fundraiser for the Pilot Club,
which is a service organization
that supports local projects for
those with disadvantages or
disabilities as well as the elderly.
Agencies who benefit include
the Alzheimer’s Association,
Branches Domestic Violence
Shelter, Special Olympics, the
Coalition for the Homeless and
more. Members of the club
donate time and resources to
improve the lives of those in the
community.
With quaint collectibles and
beautiful antiques, the show will
bring the best from surrounding
states to one location easily
accessible to West Virginians.
Dealers and individuals are
welcome and encouraged to
enjoy shopping and browsing
among the many booths at the
show while supporting a very
worthy cause.
Chicago, Illinois – Part III
Building
Amazing Cities
By JIM HUNT
author, speaker, consultant
The Robert C. Byrd High School’s Turf & Track Project
continues to move forward with new turf being applied for
the end zone Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Clarksburg. Photo by Scott
Davis, Assistant Principal, Director of Athletics at Robert C.
Byrd High School
collegiate-ready track,” Davis
stated. “We’ll be able to hold
all events in one facility - the
pole vault and the shot put, for
example.”
Davis said track construction
should begin in early October,
with completion set for either
middle or late October.
The upgrade of the stadium,
(which will accommodate
7,000 people), accompanying
structures and playing areas will
be a real boon to school spirit,
as well as all of its practical
advantages.
“The athletes are going
to take pride in playing at a
facility that is so nice,” Davis
exclaimed, “and will be able to
host playoffs at home, if they
earn that honor.” (With the
grass field, when rains came
too hard, the team would have
to use another school’s facility,
Continued on Page 3
The Central Business District
in Chicago is known as “The
Loop” and is one of the most
beautiful areas of the city.
Sitting along Lake Michigan,
the skyline of the city is
unbelievably beautiful and
the many acres of parks are a
visitor’s delight. The city puts
a special emphasis on public art
and landscaping and rivals the
beauty of Paris for the attention
to detail that is evident in the
area.
One of the areas that attracts
thousands of tourists daily is
the Buckingham Fountain,
one of the most impressive
fountains in the entire world.
It was dedicated in 1927 and
was inspired by the Latona
Fountain at the Palace of
Versailles in France.
The
fountain is illuminated at
night with colorful lights and
remains open each year from
April to October. The fountain
is considered Chicago’s front
door since it resides in Grant
Park, at the intersection of
several major highways in the
city. The fountain was donated
to the City of Chicago by Kate
Buckingham in memory of her
brother Clarence Buckingham
and was constructed at a cost of
$750,000.
After visiting the Buckingham
Fountain, I headed out to
enjoy the rest of Grant Park
and see some of the beautiful
sculptures and gardens. The
area is very walkable and
safe with numerous benches
and areas to sit and enjoy the
beauty of the city. Chicago also
has a public bicycle program
where you can rent bikes at
several locations and ride from
one area to another. These
programs are very popular in
cities throughout the world and
provide a convenient way to
move around the city.
As you walk around the Loop,
you might come across a large,
stainless steel “bean”. The
“bean” is a sculpture known
officially as the Cloud Gate
Sculpture and was designed
by Indian-born British artist
Anish Kapoor. The sculpture
is composed of 168 stainless
steel panels that were welded
together and highly polished so
that no seams are visible. It is
a popular place to take pictures
since the reflective nature of
the sculpture provides a unique
reflection of the city skyline
and the hundreds of people in
the vicinity of the sculpture.
The Cloud Gate sculpture took
several years to construct, and
Continued on Page 8
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August 6 - 12, 2015
Facing The ‘Seasons’
Allow me to share something I read recently. It said that you’re going to get old and it’s going to
happen lightning fast. You won’t see it coming – just out of the blue and without warning, you’ll have
a horrifying realization that you’re old. Personally, I find that a depressing outlook! Is that not what we
want – to live a long life? To get old? Is aging not to be expected? I suppose it’s all in your outlook.
Reading this was quite appropriate, I thought, since I had a birthday this week. And it dawned on me
that I can only remember ONE birthday that I found depressing – that was my 30th. I don’t know why,
but no longer being in my 20’s bothered me. Now in my 60’s, I have a different viewpoint.
Let’s compare aging to the seasons. What is more beautiful than the greening and budding of things
in the Spring? What is more exquisite than the warm, sunny, blue skies of a Summer day? What
compares with the vibrant visual symphony of color that appears in Autumn? And let’s not forget about
that magical moment that occurs during Winter’s first snowfall! We may have our ‘favorites’, but can
we not find splendor of some sort in each of the seasons that occur throughout the year? Sure, we can!
Although we may hate the long list of projects we’ve put off until Spring … and we may tire of lawn
work in Summer … raking leaves in Autumn … shoveling snow during the Winter months ….. still,
each season has its joys. And so it is with the aging process. Each stage of life surely must have left
us with at least a few good memories of good times. Infancy, youth, adolescence, adulthood, middle
age, old age – that is the progression of life; it doesn’t require “warning”! If you’re lucky, you’ll pass
through each of these stages.
I heard someone who was approaching 50 say that it brought moments of dread unlike any birthday.
How sad! I remember my 50th; it was one of my best birthdays ever! Two of my best friends and I
were born within two months of one another. That year, we celebrated – and I do mean “celebrated”
– each of our birthdays in a very special way. Each of our birthdays were weeklong events – with gag
gifts, lunches and dinners out, surprises, shopping trips, funny cards, limo rides, visits from the fire
department (yes, because the candles created so much smoke!), decorating yards and telephone poles
with silly signage … and the list went on and on! We managed to put a fun factor in reaching our
milestone – this entrance into seniorhood!
Contrary to the old saying, wisdom does not always accompany age; however, I do feel that during
these years, I’ve accumulated a great wealth of information. I’ve stored a lot of knowledge and
experience and hopefully it helps me deal with things a little better now that I’m older. Let me share
some of the things I’ve learned. It’s not necessarily wisdom; it’s just some ‘food for thought’ …………..
1. Try to be patient; it truly IS a great virtue! For example, if a young waiter/waitress fouls up your
order in a restaurant, try to remember that young person could be your son or daughter. Be patient with
them. Or, if an elderly person is driving too slow to suit your taste, remember that someday you may
be behind that same wheel and you’ll want other drivers to grant you the same gift of patience.
2. Toxic relationships should be avoided. Whether it’s a family member or a friend, steer yourself
in another direction if they’re not supportive and encouraging.
3. Don’t worry about five pounds! Discover that long, loose shirts are a great disguise, and for
special occasions, squeeze yourself into Spanx if necessary!
4. Those senior discounts are great perks for your pocketbook; take advantage of them!
5. Forgetting something doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s. Only if you forget that your toothbrush
goes in your mouth should you have cause to worry!
6. Invest in a good pair of tweezers to rid yourself of chin hairs; you don’t have to opt for an
expensive laser procedure!
7. Keep your brain stimulated in some way with an interest of some sort.
8. Know that you can still have romance in your life – even if it’s just sharing a banana split!
9. Control doesn’t spell happiness. Quit trying to insert yourself in every solution. Be satisfied to
‘help’ if asked, but realize that even your kids may actually be able to problem solve without you.
10. Know that not everyone will agree with your decisions. Remember that at the end of the day,
YOU are the one who has to live with the outcome – not them.
11. Find joy in the moment and don’t always worry about the future because tomorrow could very
well change things.
12. Life isn’t a competition. Don’t concern yourself about being ahead or behind someone else.
Keep your focus on your own life.
13. Be sure to cultivate genuine friends. It may be challenging, but quality always trumps quantity.
14. You are never too old to ask for your mother’s opinion about anything. It is always of value, even
if you don’t always agree with it.
15. It’s okay to pamper yourself; once in a while, you need to put yourself first.
I guess that about sums up my words of wisdom for this week! Oh, and don’t forget to say “Please and thank you”, “I love you”, and
take time to laugh at something every day! Whether you follow my ‘food for thought’ or not, you’ll still get old someday (if you’re lucky)
… but maybe it will make facing the ‘seasons’ a little easier for you.
This week’s dessert: “Age doesn’t mean a thing; sometimes the best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Find the Super Crossword Answers on Page 10 !
The
following
events
happened on these dates in
West Virginia history. To read
more, go to e-WV: The West
Virginia Encyclopedia at www.
wvencyclopedia.org.
August 6, 1864: Delayed
three times by the Civil War,
Sisters of the Visitation of
Holy Mary finally arrived in
Parkersburg, where they later
founded
DeSales
Heights
boarding school for young
women.
Aug. 7, 1864: In what
became known as the Battle
of Moorefield, Union troops
under Gen. William W. Averell
attacked the headquarters of
Gen. Bradley Johnson. The
Confederates were routed and
fled south into the town; the
Union captured 500 men and
400 horses.
Aug. 7, 1877: West Virginia
This Week In WV History
voters chose Charleston as the
state capital over Clarksburg
and Martinsburg.
Aug. 7, 1893: Parsons
became the county seat of
Tucker County. Parsons was
named for Ward Parsons, a
prominent resident and the
largest landholder.
Aug. 8, 1915: Businessman
Alex Schoenbaum was born in
Richmond, Va. After settling
in Charleston in 1943, he went
into the restaurant business.
His restaurants were named
Shoney’s when Schoenbaum’s
nickname was selected in an
employee contest.
Aug. 9, 1954: Don Chafin
died in Huntington. As sheriff
of Logan County, Chafin was
a bitter foe of union organizers
and, with financial support
from coal companies, used his
many deputies to keep labor
organizers out of the county.
Aug. 10, 1920: General Frank
Kendall ‘‘Pete’’ Everest Jr. was
born in Fairmont. Everest was
a military aviator and a pioneer
in U.S. rocket plane flying. In
1956, he flew the X-2 at Mach
3, exceeding 1,900 miles per
hour and breaking the record
of Chuck Yeager, his rival and
close contemporary.
Aug. 11, 1844: Emanuel
Willis Wilson was born at
Harpers Ferry. He served as
the seventh governor of West
Virginia.
Aug. 11, 1994: The Canaan
Valley National Wildlife Refuge
became the 500th refuge in
the National Wildlife Refuge
system. It is one of the largest
and most diverse freshwater
wetland areas in central and
southern Appalachia.
Aug. 12, 1937: Author
Walter Dean Myers was born in
Martinsburg. In January 2012,
Myers was named the National
Ambassador for Young People’s
Literature by the Library of
Congress.
Aug.
12,
1997:
The
Wheeling-Pittsburgh
Steel
strike ended when 79 percent
of the workers approved a new
contract. A 10-month walkout
by steelworkers at WheelingPittsburgh Steel was the longest
steel manufacturing strike on
record when it concluded.
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Encyclopedia is a project of
the West Virginia Humanities
Council. For more information
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Humanities Council, 1310
Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston,
WV 25301; (304) 3468500; or visit e-WV at www.
wvencyclopedia.org.
from the editor in just over an
hour. This story has meant a lot
to me, and when we say “it’s a
small world”, the response that
I received really makes that
statement ring true. Here it is:
My name is Donnie Kopp and
I live and work in Clarksburg,
W.V. I am the Circuit Clerk
here in Harrison County and I
am an avid bicyclist.
I have a trailer over in
Pendleton County and on
Friday, July 10 I had planned
a trip from around Franklin
to Watoga State Park. I was
traveling to Watoga to spend
the night with my sister and
brother-in-law who rent a cabin
each year for their vacation.
They live in Florence, S.C
My planned route was to
ride down to Monterey, VA and
get on Route 84 and cross the
Allegheny and drop down into
Frost, WV. The day started out
bright and sunny and by the
time I made it to Frost, it started
raining. I stopped at the Frost
Methodist Church and took
shelter under the picnic pavilion
that they had there. Eventually
the rain let up and I started
riding again. Not long after,
it REALLY started raining. I
was on route 92 and I think it’s
known as Frost Road.
After a few more miles in
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Post Script To The Story Of Being Rescued & Robbed!
Kopp’s
Korner
By Donnie Kopp
During the past couple of
weeks I have been telling the
story of my adventure riding my
bike from Franklin to Watoga.
After I got back to Clarksburg,
I often thought of the kindness
that I was shown that day by
Sam, Billy, and Lisa. I was
really upset with myself for not
getting their last names because
I had hoped to see them again
someday.
The more I thought about it, I
thought that maybe if I were to
write a letter to the Pocahontas
Times telling my story that I
might be able to find out their
names. Below is a copy of the
letter I mailed, and below that
is the answer that I received
a downpour I pulled over and
tried to stay dry under a big tree.
I had put on my bright yellow
raincoat and I was just standing
under the tree. After about 10
minutes a car pulled up and the
window came down. The car
had two young guys that looked
to be in their twenties. The guy
stuck has arm out the window,
asked my name and introduced
himself as Sam, and also to his
brother Billy.
Sam asked me how I would
like to go and sit on a nice dry
porch until the rain stopped. I
replied that I would love to sit
on a nice dry porch. To make
a long story short, I put my
bike behind that tree and got in
their car and drove up the road
a ways, across a bridge and to
an old farm house in a field.
They, along with Sam’s wife
Lisa, were working to renovate
this old farm house. They were
working and happened to look
out and see me and they decided
to come to my rescue.
I wasn’t smart enough to
get their last names but I will
always remember their first
names. The brothers are Sam
and BIlly and Sam’s wife’s
name is Lisa. Sam and Lisa just
got married about a month ago.
Sam works somewhere in the
Continued on Page 4
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August 6 - 12, 2015
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FROM AROUND HARRISON COUNTY
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BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Kid’s Movie Night – Finding
Nemo at 6 p.m. on August 7th.
Teen Art Night – Mon., Aug.
10th at 6 p.m. The Colorful
Yarns – Tues., Aug. 11th. Bring
your current project and mingle
with fellow fiber enthusiasts.
Regina Allen Parker Book
Signing – “Can Your Dog
Meow?” book signing Aug.
13th from 6-7 p.m.
HOT DOG SALE
Reynoldsville
VFD,
Saturday, August 8th, 11 a.m. ? Fireman’s Special $5, includes
2 hot dogs, choice of macaroni
or potato salad, baked beans,
drink and dessert.
MANNINGTON FAIR
The 83rd annual Mannington
District Fair will be held August
3-8 in Mannington, WV. Events
will include a parade, go cart
racing, livestock show, live
music, horse pulling contest,
carnival rides, circus, lawn
mower races, food and more.
Evening entertainment will
feature the Marshall Lowry
Band, Little Texas, and the
Davisson Brothers.
USED BOOK SALE
WV Heritage Crafts will be
holding a used book sale on
Aug. 9th-15th, Sun., Aug. 9th,
1-5 p.m., Mon. Aug., 10th,
Sat., Aug 15th 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Located off of I-79 at exit 115,
2 tenths mile south on Rt. 20
behind Grapevine Primitives.
Call 304-622-3304 for more
information.
Investment Executive Board
will meet Thursday, Aug. 13th
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the
Board Office, 17 Middletown
Rd., White Hall, WV. For more
information about the meeting,
contact Barbara DeMary at 304368-9530.
14th ANNUAL RIDE FOR
LIFE
Ride for Life to benefit The
American Cancer Society
to promote Colon Cancer
Awareness Aug. 15th at Texas
Roadhouse,
Emily
Drive.
Registration at 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Live Music and Bike Games,
Door Prizes and Raffles. For
more info and to order shirts,
call Chrissy Musta 304-6771472 or Clint Monroe 304-6720311.
SHS CLASS OF 1955
The Shinnston High School
Class of 1955 will be having
dinner to celebrate their 60th
graduation anniversary. It will
be held on Sat., Aug. 29th,
2015, at Twin Oaks Restaurant
in Bridgeport beginning at 4:30
p.m. For more information call
Mary Rice at 304-592-1327 or
Robert (Pooch) Burnett at 304592-5178.
HUTCHINSON GRADE
SCHOOL REUNION
The first Hutchinson Grade
School Reunion will be held
on Saturday, August 15th
from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the
Worthington Fire Dept. For
more information call, Stanley
Vance 304-677-3963 or 304287-7189.
SHS ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
August 12th at 6:30 p.m. at
Bice-Ferguson Museum (1st
floor) to make final plans for
100th Anniversary of SHS in
September.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
A Christ-centered 12-step
program for any hurt, habit or
hang-up meets every Friday at
6:30 p.m. at Horizons Church
in Lost Creek. Offers childcare
(birth to 4 yrs.) and Celebration
Station (ages 5-13) and The
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Landing for older teens. For
MEETING
more information, call 304-745The Region VI Workforce 5090.
“Tomaro’s” cont. from page 1
“Farmer’s Market” cont. from page 1
Janice, who shattered her femur several years ago, has hired a
manager at the bakery; however, she is NOT out of the business.
Now, she tends to bookkeeping and office work but is still a very
active overseer who is determined to remain the woman at the
helm.
“Determined is one thing I am,” she stated. “Years ago when my
husband died, I assumed the responsibility of the family business.
I had of course worked with him through the years and I had asked
a lot of questions, which was a good thing because I was then
on my own. After his passing I had lots of offers from people
wanting to buy the bakery; they said I’d never make it because I
was a woman! That just made me more determined to continue.
And when I shattered my femur several years ago, they told me I
might never walk again. Once again, I persevered and stuck with
my rehab exercises … and now – with 12 screws and a brace in my
leg - I’m walking better than ever before.”
Janice says that although there have been NO changes to the
family recipes handed down from four generations ago, a few
other changes have been made. The bakery last year celebrated its
100th anniversary, and during those hundred years there have been
expansions and modern mechanization, and the business is strong.
Another perk is that a family member started ‘Anna’s of Glen
Elk’ about three years ago, a business that is devoted to exclusively
distributing Tomaro’s products.
“We have always had requests to mail our pepperoni rolls to
people who once lived here and moved away. But with today’s
society ordering more things over the Internet, it has really taken
off. Thanks to Anna’s, our products are more professionally
packaged and mailed fresh every Monday and Wednesday,” she
continued.
Orders come from all points – east and west, north and south.
A gentleman in Las Vegas orders 5-6 dozen pepperoni rolls every
few months. Another on the Gulf coast of Mexico orders as well –
and wants overnight shipping to guarantee freshness.
“It amazes me that people are willing to pay more for the
shipping than for the pepperoni rolls themselves!” Janice added.
Her son John also noted that a prominent businessman in
Minnesota orders bread, pepperoni rolls and buns by the dozens
for annual hunting expeditions he takes with friends. Once again,
orders are placed in advance and arrangements are made so that
Tomaro’s products arrive on the same day they do!
Tomaro’s Bakery products are not just loved by folks in the
local area. The Washington Redskins, for example, have feasted
on Tomaro’s products; and Lou Holtz says he understands why the
business has been around for 100 years!
“I am very honored and proud that our bakery has received such
attention. But it is due in part to having wonderful employees
over the years,” Janice concluded. “I appreciate ALL of my loyal
customers so much. They have given us such tremendous support
throughout all of these years, and my family is very grateful for
that.”
The Rachael Ray list of ‘51 Awesome Mail Order Foods’
included Hawaiian Honey Glazed Macadamia Nuts harvested
on the Big Island … Sugar Cream Pie (also called Hoosier Pie)
from Indiana … Mint Julep Bourbon Balls, a decadent candy from
Kentucky … Clam Chowder from Massachusetts … and the Idaho
Spud Bar from Idaho, which is not a potato but a healthy candy bar
shaped like a potato … and many more favorites that are worthy
of the shipping costs. And from West Virginia, it’s Tomaro’s
pepperoni rolls that deservedly won Rachael Ray’s kudos!
from our Farmers Market,” she said.
The celebration also will feature a raffle for a handmade
birdhouse and a basket of Farmers Market treasures.
Crowe stated she’s excited about the variety of the offerings of
the 23 vendors that will have excellent produce, craft items and
food stuffs for sale.
“We’ll have some great pastries and other baked goods,” Crowe
exclaimed. “There’ll be lots of produce out there -everything you
can think of. And many wonderful craft items.”
In addition to the actual plethora of Market goods, Crowe said
that it’s an opportunity for all ages to participate, to learn, grow
and get to know one another.
Crowe said she is especially fond of witnessing young people
getting involved in the Market in an entrepreneurial way. A 9-yearold girl makes earrings, bracelets and other jewelry by hand and
brings it to market to sell.
“It was great to see a young person wanting to do something ...
to promote business,” Crowe added.
Crowe said she and the vendors welcome people to come out
Saturday for wonderful food, fun and friendship, but also to
support their area farmers.
Referring to the natural calamities that have hurt farming
production in other parts of the country, Crowe emphasized the
need to keep neighborhood regional farmers in business.
“Farming is a vital part of the food chain,” she explained. “With
the recent fires and flooding throughout the country, people are
going to be more dependent on and need to utilize local farmers
more.”
Jen Cheek, Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition,
agrees. “Farmers markets play a vital role in forming healthy, local
food systems,” she stated. “By providing the opportunity for farmers
to connect directly with consumers, markets serve as education
centers. Vendors are teaching customers about agriculture, sharing
recipes, and exposing them to new foods. Markets are making
people and communities stronger and healthier.”
Farmers markets are more than just an outlet for fresh produce
and friendly farmers. According to the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) statistics, these grassroots venues have
increased in number by more than 60 percent since 2009 to nearly
8,500 today. These markets preserve farmland, stimulate local
economies, increase access to fresh nutritious food, improve
community health, and promote sustainability. For example,
growers selling locally create 13 full-time farm operator jobs per
$1 million in revenue earned while those that do not sell locally
only create three. The Clarksburg Farmers Market, launched in
2007, is one of 59 farmers markets in West Virginia.
This autumn, the Market will host the Harvest Festival Saturday,
Oct. 3. “It’s going to be fun,” Crowe reported. “We’ll be featuring
a new event - an Apple Pie Bake-off.”
For more information about the Clarksburg Farmers Market,
call (304) 669-3514.
N&J Briefs
“Turf and Track” continued from page 1
even for playoff games.)
“It will be one of the best facilities in the state,” Davis exclaimed.
The RCB Boosters, parents and many community businesses and members have been working
hard on fundraising for the project.
Davis stated that fundraising for this common purpose has brought people together and is important:
“It’s an opportunity for our students and our community to come together; it allows the community
to become part of the project.”
Davis said even with all the efforts so far, fundraising continues to be vital. “We still need a lot of
help and are happy to take any support.”
To make a donation to the project or for more information, call the school at (304) 326-7200; or
visit www.harcoboe.net/robertcbyrdhighschool.
The Clarksburg City Council members had authorized the city to invest the Business and Occupation
tax paid by the contractors to be reinvested back into the project.
4
August 6 - 12, 2015
How The Sandwich Got Its Name
GRAPEVINE
By Rosalyn B. Queen Alonso
My sister, Cathy, my brother
Bill, and my daughter Lisa and
their families are in Italy. Their
main purpose was to visit San
Giovanni in Fiore to see the
house that our father was born
in. The house is located on Via
Cucina and still is inhabited by
the Oliverio family. We feel
that this family is related to us
through our real grandfather
Giovanni Oliverio, who was
killed in the Monongah Mine
explosion. They were thrilled
to be able to see this house and
to walk the streets where my
father took his first steps. He
was born in this house in 1905
and left Italy for West Virginia
in 1911.
Pietro Mazza served as their
host while they were in San
Giovanni and made sure they
visited the church and other
places of historical significance
to my father. He was the perfect
host and I got such wonderful
reports from them as to how
helpful he was. They were also
able to visit with Francesco
Fabiano and his wife, who are
our relatives on the Burnett side.
When they left San Giovanni
they traveled to Rome and early
Sunday morning I got a call
from Lisa and she wanted me
to hear the Pope’s blessing from
St. Peters. They will be there
for another week or so visiting
Tuscany, Venice and Florence.
The only complaint that they
have is that the temperature
hovers around 100 every day.
This is the time of year when
most of the Italians go to the
ocean for relief.
Pietro and Pasaqualina will
be here this year for the Italian
Festival. They will be staying
at the Best Western and I hope
that any of you who might have
questions or that might want
to visit with them will contact
them there. He is our best
connection with San Giovanni.
If he has helped you in the past,
you might consider making a
donation to his little museum
and office in San Giovanni. We
thank him for all he does for all
of us San Giovanese.
A special birthday wish for
Ron Fragale. May he have
many more in good health.
I hear people saying that the
rain and weather has affected
their gardens. I do not see too
much damage to ours and I am
so enjoying the produce that
we get almost every day. If you
have room in your garden now is
the time to plant some fall crops
such as Swiss chard, cabbage
cucumber and broccoli. You
should also be getting ready to
can your peppers and tomatoes.
I cannot stress enough how
great it is to get a mess of chard
out of the freezer for that winter
minestra.
I remind you every week of
how fast summer is going by,
and it is now August. You still
have a little time to plan a mini
vacation before school starts.
End the summer by being a kid
again. Go to the playground and
swing on the swings or if you’re
fit go down the sliding board.
You will enjoy being a kid
again and this just might start
you on your physical activity
for the fall. August is National
Sandwich Month and National
Peach month. Did you know in
ancient times, the Romans put
meat and other food between
pieces of bread? They called
this treat “offula,” the word
sandwich caught on when the
Earl Of Sandwich began eating
meat on bread during his card
games so he would not have to
leave the card game. Now you
know the rest of the story.
Stay in touch, I love hearing
from you and until next week
“Now You Have Heard It
Through the Grapevine.”
Remembering Pine Bluff’s Favorite Son
Pine Bluff
News
By Pat Matheny
Last Sunday evening it was
sad to learn of the passing
of Pine Bluff’s favorite son,
cousin, and very dear friend,
Jack Sandy Anderson. I wrote
the following paragraph back in
May pertaining to Jack and his
family. Later I received a nice
handwritten letter (beautiful
penmanship) from Jack in
appreciation of the remarks.
“Jack is a renowned Historian,
Writer, Antiquarian, Speaker,
School Teacher, and Author of
the books, “Ramblings” (1960)
and “Other Days” (1978), plus
numerous historical articles.
Besides being cousins, our
families were neighbors for 60+
years. When my brothers and I
were young, we had the same
run of their home as we did
our own. Jack’s parents, Pop
(Russell) and (Effie) Pearle,
were very sweet and kind
people…especially to us three
hoods. Jack’s Sister Patty, on
occasions, would baby-sit my
brothers and me. Jack gave us
the taste of finer things in art.
He had pictures of “Pinkie”
and “The Blue Boy” hanging
on the walls and as a noted
pianist he played classical
music. My favorite piece was
“Grand March from Aida” by
Verdi. Also, his knowledge
and collections of antiques
are second to none. His list of
accomplishments would fill this
column.”
I wrote this paragraph
back in ’12 about Jack telling
stories. “These story telling
sessions usually occurred on
clear summer nights when
Jack would have his telescope
out, looking at the starry
sky (that’s when I became
interested in astronomy). Tom
McIntire would usually be
with my brothers and me (early
teenagers) peering through the
telescope while Jack would start
relating his scary stories and he
would always end with a hairraising one. Now, Tommy lived
at Oak Point that’s a mile away.
When we would leave Jack’s
yard, Tommy would tell us that
he would call when he got home.
Then he would get his legs
wound up like the Road Runner
and start burning up the asphalt
at the end of the alleyway with
his leather soled shoes slapping
away on the blacktop while
heading down the hollow at
about warp 2 speed. We could
tell when he went through
the old concrete bridge by the
changing shoe slap sounds. By
the time we would walk into our
house (100’), the phone would
be ringing with Tom on the
other end panting “I made it!”
then click. Beep…Beep”
One time Jack brought a
Siamese cat home…that was
the craziest cat I’ve ever seen.
One evening I was sitting on the
couch with Jack’s dad ‘Pop’.
Pop never said a word as long as
no one walked between him and
the TV and he always sat on left
end of couch. All at once that
cat got cranked up and came
tearing into the living from the
bed room, ran up the curtains,
jumped over onto the piano top,
Kopp’s Korner continued from page 2
county and Lisa is an elementary school teacher. Billy is a student
in a foreign country.
I just wanted to thank them for their kindness to help a total
stranger out. That and many other things that happen in West
Virginia each and every day is why I feel that we live in the greatest
state in the nation. Thanks again!
Donnie Kopp
REPLY:
Good morning. Thank you so much for your letter. What a
lovely story...and what a small world. You were fortunate enough
to meet Sam and Billy Herold. Wonderful young men, whom I
had in my children’s choir at the Marlinton Presbyterian Church
many years ago.
Sam is married to Lisa. Billy is married to Katerina, and they
live in the Czech Republic. They have been visiting for the past
month or so.
As it turns out....Billy and Katerina’s daughter, Beatrice Anna,
was baptized at MPC yesterday. As clerk of session, I filed out
her baptism certificate. Beatrice Anna has a sister who is nearly
three-year-old, and she, too, was brought to MPC, from the Czech
Republic, to be baptized a couple of years ago.
As you know....you were in good hands. Thank you for sharing
this.
Jaynell Graham, Editor
The Pocahontas Times
Stonewood Sunbonnets
Norma McClain, president
of the Stonewood Sunbonnets
spent the July 20th meeting
with a welcome and the lighting
of the candle for deceased
members. Flag salutes were
done in unison. Each member
gave devotions by answering
what they were thankful for.
The minutes were read and
approved. Treasurer’s report
was given and filed for audit.
Correspondences were read
and a certificate from United
Hospital Center for providing
tray favors was received.
Unfinished business was
discussed, being the summer
picnic for the visiting club.
Volunteer hours for June and
July were taken in the amount
of 818 hours and 14 books were
read.
Heritage was shown by
Ladonna Tucker, a broach
belonging to her Mother, Louise
Metzner, a member who is
deceased. A book report given
by Deloris Wilson was by a
West Virginia author on the
life of Isabelle Brown Neal, a
mountain midwife.
Those present were Jan
Johnson,
Betty
Shreves,
Sharron Van Glider, Eva
Summers, Estella Farnsworth,
Ladonna
Tucker,
Deloris
Wilson, Norma McClain, and a
special guest, Hulda Seese. All
enjoyed refreshments and the
next event for the club will be
on August 18th.
and then jumped down and lit
on top of Pop’s bald head and
was just sitting there. Poor old
Pop had blood running down
his cheeks and forehead from
the cat’s claws digging in on
landing and he was too scared
to move knowing that the cat
would use it claws on takeoff.
Pop finally yelled at Jack to,
“Come get this Damn cat!!!
That’s all I can remember
about the cat, I know it shortly
disappeared (dead or alive?).
Thursday
evening
we
attended a memorial service for
Jack at Harmers Funeral Home
in town followed by a dinner
at the PB community building.
Very kind people said very
kind things about Jack. I think
he would have liked that. Tell
Mom and Dad, “Hey” for me.
Until next time, have a
great week and remember our
Veterans.
5
August 6 - 12, 2015
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Couple Returns To WV To Open Their “Dream” Business
The Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal, in conjunction with Gail Hinzman &
Associates, has named Batton Hollow Winery as August’s Business of the Month.
Corks are popping in the
southern part of Harrison
County! Batton Hollow Winery,
located in Lost Creek, recently
opened to the public and owners
Jim and Toni Kelley couldn’t be
more excited.
The vision for opening a
winery has been long coming
for the Kelleys as a book they
picked up nearly 40 years ago
inspired them. The realization
of their dream of making wine
has been a long and interesting
journey and one that is reflected
in the complex flavors of their
wines.
Born in West Virginia, the
Kelleys traveled the world
during Jim’s 25-year Air Force
career. Along the way, they
were part of a winemaking club
and experimented regularly
with batches that had mixed
results.
Upon moving to
Mississippi, they even tried
making, beer but most of the
bottles exploded. While in
By TRINA RUNNER
News & Journal Staff Writer
After dreaming of having a winery for forty years, the vision
has become a reality for Jim & Toni (pictured above) Kelley in
Lost Creek, WV. Batton Hollow Winery is now popping corks!
Georgia, they had success with
making peach wine but needed
more experience. That’s when
things got interesting.
The Kelleys moved to Italy
and fell in love with Italian
wines. Because great wines
were so readily available, they
didn’t make as much of their
own. Jim, however, had the
opportunity to work with his
neighbor, harvesting grapes and
making wine. This experience
only strengthened his desire
to have his own winery and
taught him some of the tricks of
the trade for when that finally
materialized.
After retiring from the
Air Force in Alabama, they
tried their hand at city life in
Washington, D.C. but found
themselves longing for the
hills of West Virginia.
In
2010, their daughter found an
online winemaking program
and encouraged her parents
to quit talking about starting
a winery and just do it. The
courses consisted of two years
of challenging work, including
a lot of chemistry.
They inherited a house in
Parsons and moved back to their
home state while they built their
home in Lost Creek. In 2012,
the new property was finished
and they started accumulating
the equipment needed to mass
produce wines. Some of the
grapes came from a winery in
Keyser and some from New
York and California. Although
they have a large vineyard
on the property, it won’t be
producing for another couple of
years.
Continued on Page 8
Celebrating Volunteers Program Recognizes
Dedication Of Buck Edwards
The Miley Legal Group, in
conjunction with WBOY TV,
has selected Buck Edwards
as the first volunteer to be
recognized this month as part
of the Celebrating Volunteers
program. Mr. Edwards is being
acknowledged for his hard work
and dedication to Inspiring
WV, a non-profit organization
located in Buckhannon. As the
Executive Director of Inspiring
WV, Buck Edwards has nurtured
the organization to grow from
its beginning. Inspiring WV
is aimed at assisting middle
school and high school students
with planning their future career
and promoting entrepreneurship
through education.
The programs supported by
Inspiring WV were created to
not only educate students but
to create an environment that
encourages innovation and
excitement within a career
path. Whether it be through
continued education or creating
jobs through entrepreneurship,
students are provided with
opportunities that they may not
have considered.
“Inspiring WV strives to
motivate students and keep
Pictured above from left to right are: Gretchen Ross of WBOY
TV, Celebrating Volunteers awardee Buck Edwards, and Tim
Miley, owner of The Miley Legal Group.
them in West Virginia after they
graduate.” Mr. Edwards stated.
“We have a number of programs
in place to educate, encourage
and lead them towards a
successful future.”
“I would like to congratulate
Buck Edwards on his selection
as July’s Celebrating Volunteers
winner,” Tim Miley, owner of
The Miley Legal Group, stated.
“His dedication to volunteerism
has been reflected over his years
of service. I am honored to
support him and Inspiring WV.”
The Celebrating Volunteers
was a brain child of Gretchen
Ross of WBOY TV and
Tim Miley of The Miley
Legal Group. Each month, a
volunteer will be chosen from
multiple nominees submitted
by the general public. The
volunteer selected will have
demonstrated their commitment
to an organization through
volunteerism and support.
Each awardee will receive
recognition through a spotlight
on WBOY with Ms. Ross
and $500 will be contributed
to the organization in their
name. The awardee will also
be recognized alongside the
organization in a number of
ways, including but not limited
to an awards luncheon and
additional promotion online and
within The Miley Legal Group
Newsletter.
“The Miley Legal Group
has always participated in
organization
fund-raisers,
recognition events and generally
has supported our community
in a number of ways,” Miley
stated. “However, this program
allows us to highlight those
individuals who have gone
above and beyond when it
comes to volunteering for
our non-profit organizations
throughout North Central West
Virginia.”
A number of worthy
individuals will be recognized
throughout the coming year
while at the same time giving
their organizations a part of the
spotlight. In order to nominate a
volunteer to receive this award,
please visit MileyLegal.com
and click on the Celebrating
Volunteers logo.
Hawthorn Suites Hotel Coming To White Oaks
USDA Rural Development State Director Bobby Lewis recently
announced a funding award for a new hotel project in Harrison
County. Century Hospitality is the recipient of a loan guarantee
from USDA Rural Development to support construction of a new
104-room Hawthorn Suites hotel at White Oaks Development in
Bridgeport.
The extended-stay hotel will feature a business center, fitness
center and meeting space to accommodate up to 50 individuals.
The hotel will also feature a complimentary breakfast buffet,
outdoor lounge area and wired/wireless Internet. Spacious rooms
include fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators,
microwave and a dishwasher to support long-term stays.
“We’re excited about this project that will promote economic
development in north central West Virginia,” said State Director
Bobby Lewis. “This area has experienced a great deal of recent
growth and this project will support people traveling to the area for
business or pleasure and, specifically, those working in the area for
long periods of time.”
The hotel is scheduled to open later this fall and will bring 35
jobs to the area.
This award is part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to target
federal assistance to coal communities and workers impacted by
changes in the coal economy, where job losses in recent years
have continued a decades-long trend. This effort complements the
POWER+ Plan proposed in the President’s FY 2016 budget that
seeks to invest in new coal technologies, address the legacy costs
of coal mining, and help workers and communities reliant on coal
mining, power plant, and other coal economy jobs to adapt to the
changing energy landscape.
USDA Rural Development is dedicated to improving the quality
of life in rural communities across the nation. During 2014, the
agency invested $330 million in rural West Virginia.
New CEO Named
For Sharpe Hospital
West Virginia Department of
Health and Human Resources
Cabinet Secretary Karen L.
Bowling announced this week
the appointment of Patrick
W. Ryan as Chief Executive
Office of William R. Sharpe, Jr.
Hospital, effective August 17,
2015.
Ryan replaces Kim Walsh,
Deputy
Commissioner
of
Programs for the DHHR’s
Bureau for Behavioral Health
and Health Facilities, who has
served as interim CEO since
December 4, 2014.
“Pat is a well-respected
behavioral health professional
in our state,” Bowling said.
“His working knowledge of
the issues facing the field and
his established regional and
state relationships will greatly
benefit him in this position.”
Since 2008, Ryan has
served as Regional Director
of Operations for Diamond
Healthcare
and
Director
of Behavioral Medicine at
Fairmont
Medical
Center
which included administrative
oversight
of
psychiatric
inpatient
and
outpatient
programs at seven facilities in
Pennsylvania, Virginia and West
Virginia. His 25 years of health
care service includes work at
Horizon Health-Camden Clark
Memorial Hospital, United
Summit Center, St. Joseph’s
Hospital, Valley Comprehensive
Community Mental Health
Center, and the former Weston
State Hospital.
“My start in behavioral
health was at the old Weston
State Hospital many years
ago,” Ryan said. “The patients
we cared for and the people
I worked with provided the
foundation of my professional
career. I feel blessed to be able
to, in a sense, ‘come home’ and
be in a position to work with
many of the same folks as we
overcome the challenges that
the system currently faces.”
Ryan holds an MA in
psychology from Marshall
University and a BA in
psychology from Elon College.
“I greatly appreciate Kim’s
leadership and dedication to the
staff and patients of William
R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital during
this transition period,” Bowling
said.
Additionally, Randy Housh
was named Assistant CEO of
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital
effective July 16, 2015. For
the past 12 years, Randy has
been an employee of Seneca
Health Services Inc. (SHS) in
Summersville, WV and has
worked in the field of social
services, behavioral health and
non-profit management. In
2011, he was appointed to serve
on the Governor’s Advisory
Council on Substance Abuse
(GACSA).
As a member of the Senate
Energy and Natural Resources
Committee,
U.S.
Senator
Joe Manchin (D-WV) has
applauded the Committee’s
passage of the Energy Policy
Modernization Act of 2015,
a comprehensive, bipartisan
bill that addresses our nation’s
energy
opportunities
and
challenges. Included in the bill
are three of Senator Manchin’s
amendments that comprise the
entirety of the bill’s coal title
and focus on promoting an allof-the-above energy policy,
keeping
coal
competitive
with other low-carbon energy
sources and speeding up efforts
to develop carbon emissionreducing technologies.
“As a member of the Senate
Energy and Natural Resources
Committee, I truly believe that
this bipartisan bill will bring
us one step closer to achieving
U.S. energy independence,”
Continued on Page 8
Orion Strategies, a full-service
strategic
communications
and public relations firm with
offices in Charleston and
Buckhannon, has hired two new
employees for its Buckhannon
office.
Graham Godwin is
Orion’s newest Researcher and
Tabby Bennett has been hired as
a Junior Account Executive.
Godwin received a Bachelor
of Science degree in Political
Science
from
Shepherd
University in 2009, which
included an internship with
United States Senator Jay
Rockefeller. In 2011, Godwin
earned a Master of Arts degree
in Political Science from West
Virginia University. That degree
came with a specialization in
International Relations with
sub-concentrations in National
Security and Developmental
Democracy.
Godwin has worked as a
Grant Administrator and was
CEO of Godwin Analysis
Intelligence and Networking
(G.A.I.N.) Development, LLC.
He also spent two years with the
Peace Corps as a Development
Consultant
in
Kyrgyzstan
and was a facilitator at the
World Appreciative Inquiry
Conference in Katmandu,
Nepal.
Bennett recently graduated
from West Virginia Wesleyan
College with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Public Relations.
She was an intern for the West
Virginia Farm Bureau, wrote for
HerCampus online magazine,
was an on-air personality and
Executive Program Director for
C-92 FM, and was the President
of Lambda Pi Eta, the National
Communication
Honorary.
She has participated in the
Leveraging
Communication,
Social Media & Technology
for Policymaking Seminar
held by the Public Leadership
Education Network (PLEN) in
Washington, D.C.
Orion Strategies is proud
to add Bennett and Godwin
to its pool of experienced
communication professionals.
Manchin Secures Significant Coal
Amendments To Broad Energy Bill
Orion Strategies Adds New
Buckhannon Hires
SPORTS •
6
• SPORTS
Things That Are Happening At Lincoln High School
As the summer heat has been
in full effect so have things
been heating up at Lincoln
High School. I had a chance
to catch up with one of the
most important individuals in
the sports scene in “Cougar
Country”, Athletic Director,
Holly Hawkins. While others
are enjoying their summer break
Hawkins has been hard at work
since July 13th in preparation
for the upcoming school year as
well as the fall sports season.
“The first couple of weeks
we have worked on student
handbooks and the faculty
handbooks. I have also been
working on updating the
referees schedule and the
football schedule,” explained
Hawkins. The new middle
school will be playing on the
high school field and there is
also a practice field that will be
utilized by both squads.
For Hawkins this is a hectic
time of year even though the
actual school year hasn’t started
yet. “Six sports will start this
week and another will start next
week. It is definitely the busiest
time of year.” To make things
more difficult, there has been
a great deal of turnover in the
coaching ranks at the Shinnston
based school. “Five of my seven
sports will have new coaches.
Volleyball, golf, cross country,
and boys and girls soccer will
have new coaches. It’s pretty
much a whole new coaching
staff with the exception of
my football and cheerleading
coaches.”
Most athletic directors would
feel a little overwhelmed by this
type of situation but Hawkins
has done her due diligence
in order to better handle the
situation. “Organization is one
of my strengths. Since I was
so prepared at the end of last
year, I came right in this year
and it has really made life less
stressful.”
Experience is also on her
side as this isn’t her first time
in this role. It’s going so much
easier no that Hawkins has two
years under her belt. She knows
exactly what she wants from
the leaders of the various sports
programs and they in turn know
what is expected of them.
“Communication
is
important. I will have a meeting
with all of our coaches. I have
prepared a coaches handbook
for them. It outlines our
expectations and the way we
handle our student athletes.”
Not only does Hawkins have
deep roots at the school so does
the principal, Mr. Lopez. “My
Equipment fittings and
meetings have occupied the
players’ week before the real
stuff begins but on Monday,
the
Mountaineers
begin
preparation for the 2015
season, which gets underway
on Saturday, September 5 when
Georgia Southern comes to
Morgantown.
When West Virginia coach
Dana Holgorsen was in Dallas
for Big 12 media day two
weeks ago he was asked about
the 2015 schedule, beginning
with the lid-lifter to his fifth
season at WVU.
“I know all about Georgia
Southern and I’ve already
started educating our players
on Georgia Southern,” he said.
“I guess it’s probably time
to start educating our media
and our fan base on Georgia
Southern. This is a team that
has won multiple FCS national
championships; first year in
the Sun Belt they run the table;
they beat Florida; they’ve got
kids on their team that barely
lost to Georgia Tech, which
won 11 games last year. This is
a good football team and we’re
going to have to prepare hard
for it.”
Check out Sunday’s photo
gallery as the team reported
to camp in preparation of
Monday’s first day of fall camp.
This will be the first time
during Holgorsen’s tenure at
West Virginia that the focus
of the team will be on a
defense returning nine of 11
starters from last year’s unit
that showed across-the-board
improvement under first-year
defensive coordinator Tony
Gibson, who was awarded a
new contract after his efforts
last winter.
In prior seasons, the
main question surrounding
Holgorsen’s teams was usually
whether or not his defenses
were good enough to stop
other teams and keep the
Mountaineers in games. Now,
the biggest question this year
will be if West Virginia can
develop a downfield passing
attack that is effective enough
to keep Holgorsen’s “Air Raid”
offense humming along.
“We showed that we could
play with anybody,” said
Holgorsen. “If you’re telling
me, ‘Coach, you’ve got a good
defense and your kicking game
is sound (but you’ve got to
score points) to win games’
then I’d vote yes.”
All eyes are going to be
on junior quarterback Skyler
Howard, who passed for 829
yards and eight touchdowns
with no interceptions in 2 ½
games last year as a sophomore.
Howard became the No. 1 guy
in the spring and enters the fall
looking to solidify the position.
What interests Holgorsen
most right now is having a guy
operating the offense who will
take care of the football.
“We were 120th in turnover
margin last year,” noted
Holgorsen. “We felt like we
could have – we know we
would have put ourselves in
position to win the conference
if we’d have done a better job
of taking care of the ball.”
And that includes creating
more turnovers on defense as
well, says Holgorsen.
“That’s something that’s
been stressed, and it’s going to
be something that we’re going
to continue to stress going into
camp,” he said.
The Mountaineers appear
to be in good shape at running
back with leading rushers
Rushel Shell and Wendell
Smallwood returning, along
with
promising
redshirt
freshman Donte ThomasWilliams, and the offensive
line should be solid with center
Tyler Orlosky, Adam Pankey
and Marquis Lucas back for
another year together.
The biggest question mark
on the offensive side of the ball
comes at wide receiver where
the Mountaineers must replace
The Bottom Line
By Bill Nestor
Sports Editor
principal, Mr. Lopez, and I are
both Lincoln graduates and we
have great pride in our high
school. Mr. Lopez does a great
job of instilling that pride in our
faculty every chance he gets.”
Hawkins has a love for her
school and all of the athletes
in it. She goes the extra mile to
provide the most she can for all
of the participants. “I want to
make sure that our athletes are
treated as fair as possible and
that our teams would want for
nothing whether it’s uniforms
or equipment or even food for
the kids.”
When you have a leader
that truly cares about the well
being of the student athletes as
Hawkins does then school and
all those that are involved can’t
help from being successful.
Look for yet another quality
year at Lincoln High School!
That will do it for now. Until
next time…take care and God
bless!
a pair of NFL players in Kevin
White and Mario Alford.
There are a number
of
intriguing
candidates,
including one-time, four-star
recruit Shelton Gibson from
Cleveland, Ohio.
“He stretches the field
better than Mario did,” said
Holgorsen of the sophomore,
who he calls one of the fastest
players he’s ever been around.
“I know he can stretch the field
but can he handle the blocking
aspect of the game? Can he
handle the underneath routes?
Can he have good enough ball
skills to be an every-down guy
that’s an all-conference type
player is yet to be determined.”
Another
intriguing
possibility at wide receiver is
backup quarterback William
Crest, who is perhaps the most
athletically gifted player on the
team.
“He looks like he is NFLready right now – his body
parts – and probably has as
good of ball skills as I’ve ever
seen,” said Holgorsen. “He’s
got the tools. He’s just got to
learn how to play fast and be
able to handle the mental aspect
of doing all of those things.”
Despite taking some wide
receiver reps last spring,
Holgorsen said Crest will
continue to be with him in the
It’s That Time Of Year Again
Locals Lead Fastpitch Travel Softball Team To Second Place
Two local fastpitch travel
softball players led their team
to a 2nd place overall finish
and multiple awards in the
United States Specialty Sports
Association (USSSA) Fastpitch
Eastern World Series 10U
“Open” that took place on July
15-19, 2015, at the Henry S.
Parker Athletic Complex in
Salisbury, Maryland.
Their
team edged out 27 other teams
in the 10U Open girls fastpitch
softball division.
Delaney
Haller,
of
Meadowbrook, WV, and Emma
Kyle, of Clarksburg, WV, are
both members of the Pittsburgh
Power 10U Sullivan travel
team and a pitcher/catcher duo.
The teammates are coached by
Manager Shannon Sullivan,
Head Coach Lori Hrivnak, and
Assistant Coaches Tim Herzer
and Tim Sullivan.
Pittsburgh Power 10U
Sullivan battled through strong
competition from Delaware,
Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia.
The ladies went
10 and 3 in the World Series
finishing as the 10U Runner
Up. Additionally, Pittsburgh
Power 10U Sullivan ended their
season with an overall 60-10
record. During the season, the
team placed 1st in seven out
of eight tournaments and 3rd
in one tournament prior to the
World Series event. Pittsburgh
Power 10U Sullivan is ranked
fifth in the nation in the USSSA
Power Rankings in the girls
10U Division.
Haller was selected by the
USSSA and was awarded the
2015 USSSA 10U Overall
Outstanding Pitcher Award for
the World Series. Haller went
into the World Series with a
1.091 ERA with 211 strikeouts
over 110 innings and a .417
batting average.
Kyle serves as the team’s
number one catcher and went
into the World Series with a
.441 batting average.
Additionally, the Pittsburgh
Power 10U Sullivan team
received the World Series’
Team Sportsmanship Award for
the 10U Division.
Haller is the daughter of
Johnny and Heather Kuhn
Haller of Meadowbrook, WV,
and will be in the 5th grade at
Delaney Haller and Emma Kyle pose with their team’s USSSA
trophy.
Big Elm Elementary. Kyle is the
daughter of Tim and Dee Kyle
of Clarksburg, WV, and will be
in the 6th grade Mountaineer
Middle School. Both girls are
also members of the Mountain
State Girls Softball League
(MSGSL) located in Shinnston,
WV. Both young ladies will
be moving up in the Pittsburgh
Power Softball organization to a
12U team this fall.
August 6 - 12, 2015
Tee It Up!
Recently I had the opportunity to play the Lakeview Course at
the Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. This venue offers 18 holes of
championship golf that plays 6,760 yards from the tips.
It has been a few years since I last played here and the first eye
catcher was the overall condition of the course. The attention to
detail starts at the top with the Director of Golf, Tim Bucklew and
filters through a knowledgeable and friendly staff.
It is a tale of two 9’s at Lakeview. Sure there are several
constants that are found predominantly over the entire tract. Three
lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers that are in excellent
shape, and generously sized bent grass greens that were rolling
rather nicely are trademarks.
Your round starts with a straightforward modest par 4. After that
the difficulty ramps up with narrow fairways and extreme elevation
changes that provide teeth on the front 9. The most pronounced
example is the par 5, 7th hole where there is 180 feet of drop from
tee to green.
Coming back in the par 4’s are a little lengthier with a pair
of them (#13 & #17) offer a reprieve from the hardwood but
don’t let your guard down because an errant tee ball could find
a strategically placed bunker or the tough but fair rough, both of
which are “stroke snatchers”.
The finishing hole is a monster par 5 that totals 620 yards. The
18th has never been reached in two and that includes the efforts
of greats like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Sam Snead, and Arnold
Palmer.
The 19th hole is a fan favorite, with 27 HD televisions you can
catch every game and a tiki deck offers a view of the 18th green.
The commitment to excellence made here ensures a quality round
of golf. Hit the links on the Lakeview Course at the Lakeview
Resort – You’ll be glad that you did.
Bocce Tournament
Teams that want to participate in the annual Italian festival
four-man bocce tournament at the Ferguson Park bocce court on
Saturday, August 22, must be entered by Wednesday, August 19th.
The entry fee is $80.00 per team. The three top teams will
win cash prizes. Checks should be made payable to the City of
Shinnston, 40 Main St., 26431.
For more information, call Lou Del Rio at 592-3296 or Lou
Belcastro at 584-4159. Prizes will be dependent on the number of
teams entered.
quarterback meeting room this
fall.
“He’s going to take maybe
not as many reps as Skyler
initially, but he is going to
take a good amount of backup
reps,” said Holgorsen. “I’ve
got to split those backup reps
with other guys and all of them
are freshmen. When William
is not in there taking those
quarterback reps it would be
a shame for him to sit on the
sideline. I feel like we’ve got
a good plan for him. How
good he gets at that and how
much he can handle is going
to determine how much he’s
going to play.”
Gibson has far fewer
question marks to deal with on
defense in terms of personnel,
but in order for that unit to
take another big step forward
in 2015 it is going to have to
apply more pressure to the
quarterback and figure out a
way to create more turnovers.
The Mountaineers were
124th out of 125 teams
in the country in fumbles
recovered (two) and just 54th
in interceptions with 12 picks.
Generating only 14 takeaways
in 13 games is obviously
not going to cut it in today’s
football era.
Additionally,
the
Mountaineers managed to get
to the opposing quarterback
only 20 times in 13 games
last season to rank 99th in
the country, another statistic
the defensive coaches will
undoubtedly be monitoring
closely this fall.
But Gibson believes he’s got
the guys capable of creating
more havoc this season and he
can’t wait to get back out on
the field and start working with
them tomorrow.
“I’m more excited about
getting back to coach than at
anytime in the 20 years I’ve
been doing this,” he said.
August 6 - 12, 2015
DUSTIN ADAM AKERS
Dustin Adam Akers, 24, of
Shinnston, passed away on
Wednesday, July 29, 2015,
from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Dustin
was born on November 12,
1990. He was a 2009 graduate
of Lincoln High School.
Survivors include his mother,
Darla Martin, of Shinnston; his
girlfriend, Shaina Burnsworth,
of Shinnston; his daughter,
Audrey Akers; one brother
and sister-in-law, Ernie Martin
II and Amanda, of Lost Creek;
three sisters, Dusti, Mariah and
Madison Akers, of Shinnston;
one nephew, CaSaun Akers,
of Shinnston; two nieces,
Skylar Martin and Ashley
Martin, of Lost Creek; GreatGrandmother, Clara Lee Akers,
of Enterprise; Grandparents,
James and Sandy Akers, of
Enterprise; Uncles and Aunts,
Uncle Jim-Bo and Aunt
Jennifer Akers, of Enterprise,
Aunt Sheryl and Uncle Lester
Bland, of Shinnston, Aunt
Tracie Altovilla, of Stonewood;
Cousins, Bryan Gregory Jr.,
Zachary McElwayne, Makayla
McElwayne, Dawson Bland,
Jadyn
Bland,
Maverick
Altovilla, Marissa Altovilla,
Shayla Akers, Shanna Akers
and Kristen Akers.
He was preceded in death by
his daughter, Aubrey Leighton
Lynn Weidow; his best friend,
Timothy Gail Mackey; GreatGrandparents, Mary and Edwin
Wright, of Mannington; and
Great-Grandfather, James P.
Akers, of Enterprise.
Dustin was quick witted with
a great sense of humor and
always wanted to make people
smile. He was greatly loved by
his family and will be missed
dearly.
Friends will be received at
the Harmer Funeral Home,
300 Pike St., Shinnston on
Friday from 2:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
A funeral service will be
held at the funeral home on
Saturday, August 1st at 11:00
AM with Minister Melvin
Rogers officiating. Interment
will follow at the Shinnston
Memorial Cemetery.
A service of the Harmer
Funeral Home, Shinnston.
VIRGINIA MARIE
DEVONO AIELLO LEVATO
Mrs. Virginia Marie Devono
Aiello Levato, age 96, passed
away peacefully on Tuesday
morning, June 9, 2015. She
had been in declining health
for several years and was cared
for by her daughter, Kathy, who
was assisted for the last year by
Hoffman Hospice with home
care in Bakersfield, California.
Mary Louise (Weege) Vargo
and BJ Lucas assisted Virginia
while she was living in
Bridgeport, WV.
Virginia was born in
Clarksburg, WV, on September
20, 1918, to Joseph Devono and
Catherine Desimone Devono.
She lived in Clarksburg, WV,
Washington, PA, and then
Bridgeport, WV, followed
by her last six years in her
daughter’s home in Bakersfield,
California.
Surviving are a son, Michael
Joseph
Aiello,
McKees
Rocks, PA; and daughter,
Kathy Ann Aiello Wise. Local
nieces include: Juliann Vargo
Wanstreet,
Mary
Louise
(Weege) Vargo, Rose and
Becky Lucente, Catherine
Beto Fredrick and Mary
• OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES •
Catherine Aiello; great-nieces,
Amanda Wanstreet Cathey,
Jessica
Wanstreet
Wolf,
Cathy Benedum, Francesca
Beto, and the daughters of
Joe and Velma Lucente, and
the daughters of Bernard and
Barbara Beto. Local nephews
include Robert Beto, and greatnephew, Matthew Wanstreet,
Joe Frederick, Johnny Beto,
and the sons of Tony Lucente.
There are many other nieces
and nephews in various states.
She was preceded in
death by her first husband,
Dominick Aiello, and second
husband, Samuel Levato. Also
preceding her were a brother,
John Devono, and sisters,
Daisy Lucente, Rose Zannino,
Margaret Vargo, Lucy Worden
and infant Mary Devono.
Virginia was an outspoken
and vivacious person with a
quick smile and easy laugh that
was infectious. Her life was
dedicated to her family and
helping others in need.
RUBY A. “CINDY”
WILLIAMS
Ruby A. “Cindy” Williams,
age 86, of Clarksburg, WV,
passed away unexpectedly
on Friday, June 12, 2015, at
the United Hospital Center in
Bridgeport, WV.
She was born on October 8,
1928, in Doddridge County, a
daughter of the late Goff E. and
Maggie L. (Bunnell) Perine.
Ruby is survived by one
son, Butch Williams and
wife Dianna of Clarksburg;
one
daughter,
Brenda
Sue Lamm and husband
Robert of Clarksburg; four
grandchildren, Brian Swiger,
Michael Williams, Timothy
Lamm and Joshua Lamm; four
great-grandchildren, Michael
Williams II, Tosha Williams,
Brendan Swiger and Brianna
Swiger; and one great-great
child, Nicholas Williams. Also
surviving are several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her parents,
Ruby was preceded in death
by two brothers, Harry and
Everitt Perine; three sisters,
Vonda Walls, Lillian Swiger
and Reberta Bunnell; and one
grandson, Scott Williams.
Ruby attended Arnold’s
Creek
United
Methodist
Church. She was a waitress at
Parsons-Souders “Submarine”
for 20 years, and retired from
Stone & Thomas in 1990.
She was a happy person and
enjoyed being with her family.
She especially loved her
grandchildren.
MARY ELLEN O’DELL
Mary Ellen O’Dell, age 81,
of Clarksburg, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, June
13, 2015, at Mapleshire Nursing
and Rehab in Morgantown.
She was born on March
18, 1934, in Romine Mills,
a daughter of the late Arthur
Dale and Alpha Elnor (Nutter)
Talbott.
Mary Ellen was the last
surviving member of her
immediate family. She leaves
behind special friends and
caregivers, Pamela Barcus and
husband Thomas of Quiet Dell,
and Helen Dawn Warner of
Mcwhorter.
In addition to her parents,
Mary Ellen was preceded in
death by a half brother Morton
Talbott.
Mary Ellen completed her
education at West Virginia
University and taught music
for many years, retiring from
Nutter Fort Elementary School.
She was a member of the
Delta Kappa Gamma, Harrison
County
Retired
School
Employees, the Order of the
Eastern Star, and the Loyal
Order of Moose Lodge. She
loved to travel and go to the
beach. She especially enjoyed a
visit to the World Trade Center
and taking a cruise.
AUDREY D. ROBERSON
Audrey D. Roberson, age 73,
of Clarksburg, WV, departed
this life on June 13, 2015, at the
Arbors at Fairmont.
She was born in Montevallo,
Alabama, on July 30, 1941,
the daughter of the late L.
B. DuBose and Levonia
Donaldson DuBose Owens.
She was married to Lawrence
Roberson, who preceded her in
death on November 2, 1996.
Mrs. Roberson is survived by
three brothers, Lacy DuBose of
Clarksburg, Gregory Owens of
Columbus, OH, and Edward
E. DuBose of Montevallo, AL;
three sisters, Felicia Braswell
and her husband John of
South Carolina, Noel Owens
of Columbus, OH, and Deidra
Owens of Columbus, OH; as
well as a host of nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by two
sisters, Arimentha D. Berry and
Zoe M. Dubois.
CARL CHESTER
GREYNOLDS
Carl Chester Greynolds, 73,
of Mount Clare, passed away
on Tuesday, June 16, 2015,
in the Louis A. Johnson VA
Medical Center following an
extended illness.
Mr. Greynolds was a
custodian at the Meadowbrook
Mall.
He was born in Davis, IL, on
December 18, 1941, a son of the
late Gerald Ross and Thelma
Virginia Frye Greynolds.
He was married to Mamie
Koch Greynolds, who preceded
him in death on October 18,
2005.
Surviving are two sons,
James “Jim” Greynolds and
his wife Sandra of Clarksburg,
and Jeff Greynolds of Mount
Clare; two daughters, Carla
Emrick and her husband Bruce
of Farmington, and Carol
Rexrode of Mount Clare;
11 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren; and four
brothers, Hoy Greynolds and
his wife Mary Ann of Augusta,
GA, Robert “Bob” Greynolds
and his wife Janet of Spelter,
Jim Greynolds and his wife
Ina of Clarksburg, and David
Greynolds and his wife Roberta
of Mount Clare.
He was also preceded in
death by one sister, Virginia
McCann; and two brothers,
Gerald “Bud” Greynolds and
Daniel Greynolds.
Mr. Greynolds was a United
States Army veteran. Per his
request, Mr. Greynolds was
cremated. A memorial service
will be announced at Amos
Carvelli Funeral Home, 201
Edison Street, Nutter Fort.
Inurnment will be in the Wolfe
Cemetery.
MARY E. GASTON
Mary E. Gaston, age 88,
of Clarksburg, WV, passed
Sunday, June 14, 2015, at her
residence.
Born July 8, 1927, in Salem,
WV, the daughter of the late
John S. Gaston and Birdie
Cottrill Gaston.
She is survived by a sister,
Lucille
Moneypenny
of
Tallahassee, Fla.; brother-inlaw, Bob Vanhorn of Salem,
WV; as well as several nieces
and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death
by her brothers, John Jr. Gaston
and Alfred Gaston, and sisters,
Sarah Jane Gaston, Margaret
Smith, Rosalee Vanhorn and
Mildred Smith.
Mary was employed with the
City of Clarksburg for 20 years,
working in the maintenance
department. She loved flowers
and was a collector of bears
and other nick-knacks. Mary
loved animals, especially her
cats. Throughout her years,
Mary rescued multiple stray
cats and gave them a home.
MADISON GRACE BRADY
Madison Grace Brady, 14,
of Gypsy passed away on
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at
Ruby Memorial Hospital with
7
family by her side.
She was born September
17, 2000, at United Hospital
Center, daughter of Justin
Michael Brady and wife Ashley
of Weston and Lisa Michelle
Harper Brady, Gypsy, and
companion Mark Reesman,
Shinnston.
Madison had just finished
8th grade at Lincoln Middle
School and was active in
softball with Mountain State
Girls Softball League for seven
years, cheerleading, theater,
attended First Baptist Church in
Shinnston and The Lighthouse.
She loved listening to music,
reading, hunting and bow
shooting.
In addition to her parents,
she is survived by three
siblings, Ethan Hunter Brady,
Skyler Alexis Brady and
Kaden Isaac Joseph Brady;
grandparents, Faith Marie Seyward Hardesty and his sister Pauline (later married to
Lake Garrett and husband Dale Lazier McGee) are shown in this image from circa 1908. Photo
Allen, Clarksburg, Veronica courtesy of Bobby Bice.
Sandora Hayes and husband
David, Bridgeport, Leroy D Estella Grose of Connellsville, he married August 1, 1970.
Also surviving are two sons,
Harper, Gypsy, and William T PA.
He was preceded in death Wallace Brooks Newhouse II
Courtney, Clarksburg; greatgrandparents, Joe and Nancy by one brother, Paul Edward and his wife Harriet of Seattle,
WA, and Gregory Aaron Isaac
Casto Scardina, Northview; Grose.
He was a graduate of Victory Newhouse and his wife Sabrina
aunts and uncles, Michael
Harper, Julie Ann Freeman and High School, Class of 1942, and of Bridgeport; one daughter,
fiancé John Carder, Anna Marie retired from Nichols Baking Rebecca Cheshire and her
Roberts and fiancé Daniel Company and Sanitary Baking husband Eddie of Hilliard,
Hebb, Katie Elizabeth Garrett Company as Branch Manager OH; two grandchildren, Haley
and fiancé Chad Gorman; after 40 years of service. He Cooper and Lily Cheshire; one
numerous great-aunts, uncles also was a former part-time sister, Micheal Robinson of
employee of Harry Green’s Fairmont; and several nieces
and cousins.
She was preceded in death Chevrolet as a Courtesy Van and nephews.
He was also preceded in
by one brother, Nathaniel Jacob Driver.
He was an active member of death by one sister, Sharlene
Harper, and one uncle, Michael
the Christian and Missionary Peck.
Dale Garrett.
Alliance Church, serving as
Mr. Newhouse was a 1965
a Board Member, Assistant graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson
JAMES I. PRATT
James I. Pratt, 85, of Orchard Treasurer and Elder. He was High School and a 1974
St., Salem, departed this life on a former President of the graduate of Fairmont State
Lions Club, a member of College. He was a United
Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
He was born on February the American Association of States Marines veteran, having
11, 1930, in Salem, a son of Retired Persons and Senior served as a Corporal and
Mortarman with the E-2-27th
the late James M. and Mamie Citizens Center.
Marines during the Vietnam
Mayle Pratt.
CHARLES RANDALL
War, and was a retired inspector
On June 27, 1957, he married
CARTER
for the State Alcohol Beverage
Mary D. Shreve Pratt, who
Mr. Charles Randall Carter, Control Commission of WV.
survives.
Mr. Newhouse was a member
Also surviving are one son, 61 years of age, passed away
on
Thursday,
June
18,
2015,
of
West Milford United
James J. Pratt, Salem; one
at
United
Hospital
Center,
Methodist
Church,
VFW
brother, Ray Pratt, Clarksville,
Bridgeport,
WV.
He
was
Meuse
Argonne
Post
573,
a
TN.
born
December
12,
1953,
in
former
member
of
American
One son, Mark A. Pratt,
two sisters, Nelda Scott and Brinkley, AR, the son of the Legion Post 13, a former
Marlene Davidson, and one late Charles and Vivian Kelly member of Nutter Fort City
Council, and a former member
brother, Carl Pratt, preceded Carter.
He is survived by his wife, of the Nutter Fort Lions
him in death.
Mr. Pratt was retired from Paula of Mt. Clare, WV; a Club and the Nutter Fort Fire
Hope Natural Gas Company daughter, Christina Riley Department. He was active in
as a Fieldman with 40 years and her husband Steven of the R-W Class of 1965 Alumni
service.
James
attended Longmont, CO; a stepson, Ben and was active with the R-WDoddridge
County
High Queen of Bridgeport, WV; and WI-Kelley Miller-RCB Alumni
School. He was a U.S. Army a brother, Terry Carter and his and Friends Scholarship Fund.
Veteran and was a member of wife Janeece of Springfield,
DEREK K. WILSON
Knight Pythias, Salem, Sperry- MO.
Following high school,
Derek K. Wilson, 45, of
Davis Post 9151, Salem, Eagles
Lodge
2352,
Clarksburg, Randy served in the United Farland Avenue, Clarksburg,
and was a supporter of Hurst States Air Force at the end of was promoted to Heaven on
Chapel United Methodist the Vietnam War. He graduated June 18, 2015.
from Southwestern Theological
He was born on February 19,
Church, Long Run Salem.
Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. 1970, in Clarksburg, a son of
His love for his Lord and Savior Pastor Richard E. and Deloris
CLARENCE GILBERT
Jesus Christ and the ministry Allawat Wilson.
GROSE
Also surviving Derek are
Clarence Gilbert Grose, of music was shared for over
age 91, of Stonewood, WV, twenty years in Texas. Randy three brothers, Richard A.
departed this life on June 17, also worked in the oil and gas (Susan) of Gardner, MA, Darren
2015, at the United Hospital industry as an independent Lee (Karen) of Fairmont,
contractor. His work led him to David (Sonnie) Germantown,
Center.
He was born at Anmoore, West Virginia, and he held the MD; uncle, Ken Wilson and
WV, on January 28, 1924, the position of choir director for family of Albuquerque, NM;
son of the late Lewis Franklin Simpson Creek Baptist Church aunt, Betty Sears and family of
in Bridgeport, WV.
Clarksburg; uncle, Jack, aunt,
and Mabel Headley Grose.
Randy had a special talent Pauline, of Morgantown; aunt,
Twice married, he was
preceded in death by his first of training horses. He had a Barbara, uncle, Paul Deems, of
wife, Sarah Golden Grose, on special bond with his last horse, Shinnston; aunt, Lois, uncle,
“Garbo.”
Bud Bias, of Clarksburg; uncles,
July 24, 1993.
The
family
requests John Allawat, Ed Allawat, Bill
He is survived by his second
wife, Anna R. Bordo Rogers donations be made in Randy’s (Barbara) Allawat; aunts, Sue
Grose, whom he married on memory to the Choir Fund of Lincoln of FL, Peggy Allawat
March 22, 1998, and who Simpson Creek Baptist Church, of KY; and several nieces and
231 West Philadelphia Avenue, nephews.
resides in Stonewood.
Derek
graduated
from
He is also survived by his Bridgeport, WV.
Liberty
High
School,
Class
of
son, Clarence Willard Grose
and wife Sandra (Davis) Grose ROBIN DALE NEWHOUSE 1988, Allegheny Community
Robin Dale Newhouse, 67, College, Cumberland, MD,
of Washington, PA; three
granddaughters,
Elizabeth of Ohio Avenue, Nutter Fort, with an associate’s degree
Ann Westfall and husband passed away on Wednesday, and attended Frostburg State
Jeffrey of Charleston, WV, June 17, 2015, in the Mt. University. He was a May 16,
Cassandra Lynn Ferrier and Carmel West Hospital in 2015, graduate of Fairmont
husband David of Greensboro, Columbus, OH, following an State College.
Derek worked at Walmart
PA, and Christina Marie extended illness.
He was born in Clarksburg on Emily Drive for 12 years
Coons and husband David
of Cheektowaga, NY. He on July 7, 1947, a son of the and was a member of Trinity
was grandfather to three late Wallace Brooks and Ruth Assembly of God in Fairmont.
He enjoyed collecting wolves,
grandchildren and eight great- Virginia Rogers Newhouse.
He is survived by his wife, bears and Elvis music. He
grandchildren. Clarence is also
survived by one sister-in-law, Lynn Kirby Newhouse, whom loved to travel.
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after many design challenges, the original cost estimate of $6 Million dollars escalated to around
$23 Million. The lower part of the sculpture is cleaned each day with a Windex-like solution and is
entirely cleaned twice a year.
Another unique structure in the Chicago Loop is the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The Pritzker Pavilion is
a striking design that holds around 11,000 people for concerts throughout the summer months. While
the venue is mostly outdoors, there is a web of stainless steel arches that supports the sound system
and gives the pavilion a unique look. I took some time to sit and watch as a classical music group
was practicing and enjoyed the open skies and the beautiful weather. I could only imagine attending
one of the many free events at the pavilion and enjoying Chicago as thousands of visitors do on a
regular basis.
Chicago is a city that is easy to fall in love with. From its quaint neighborhoods to the wonderful
food offerings, the city draws you in and makes you a fan. While it might be windy and cold, the
heart of the city is warm and begs for a return visit. I would like to thank my good friend Alderman
Joe Moore for welcoming me to his city and showing me the Windy City as only a native can.
So long, Chicago!
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“Energy Bill” cont. from p. 5
Senator Manchin said. “It is critical for America to establish an
all-of-the-above energy portfolio that includes all of our domestic
resources and to face the fact that coal will play an integral role
in producing our electricity for decades to come. I am proud to
have included critical measures to this bill that will ensure that we
are investing in the necessary research development and advanced
technologies to address the preservation of low cost electricity,
clean coal production, cost effective energy practices and carbon
emissions reduction.”
Below is a list of Senator Manchin’s provisions that were
included in the bill:
•
Designate Clean Coal Technologies as an Official DOE
Fossil Energy Priority: Included in the base bill, this provision
would amend the Energy Policy Act and list carbon capture, use
and storage (CCUS) as a specific objective for DOE and the Office
of Fossil Energy. This measure would work to maintain clean coal
technologies as a clear part of the nation’s energy mix and lower
the cost of reducing carbon emissions.
• Use Pre-Authorized Funding for Clean Coal Innovation:
Included in the base bill, this provision would require the DOE to
study the effectiveness of recommended changes to the agency’s
loan program, which authorized $8 billion in 2008, but has yet to
use the funds for carbon and cost reducing fossil energy projects.
• Prioritize Clean Coal Research and Development: This
amendment would put a premium on a path forward for coal by
establishing a comprehensive program dedicated to clean coal
technological innovation through research, development, and
implementation. The program would work to preserve low-cost
electricity, diversify our nation’s energy supply by keeping coal
competitive with other low-carbon energy sources, and speed up
efforts to develop carbon emission-reducing technologies. This
amendment passed by voice vote.
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