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Mascot French Creek Freddie and West Virginia Wildlife Center Biologist Tyler Evans giving a brief background on the history of French Creek Freddie and Groundhog Day. By Karli Hamrick Staff Writer
FRENCH CREEK — French Creek Freddie emerged to predict another early spring on a chilly Sunday morning for Groundhog Day. People of all ages, from near and far, traveled to the West Virginia Wildlife Center to experience the predicted weather forecast for north central West Virginia from French Creek Freddie, who did not see his shadow this year. Some visitors were from New York, Chicago, and even sunny California. Biologist at the Wildlife Center, Tyler Evans, said they are always happy to see everyone come out, regardless of weather, and this year was no different – the turnout was huge. The morning started at approximately 9:30 a.m. and began with songs by Enny Corner about an old friend of the Wildlife Center, Jack the Bear, Almost Heaven West Virginia, and French Creek Freddie himself. Robert L. See Groundhog on Page 5
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Lewis County Clerk Cynthia Rowan, Commissioner Rod Wyman, William Everitt and Commissioner Agnes Queen smile for a photo after Everitt swears in to join the Lewis County Fire Board. By Kari Conaway Staff Writer WESTON — The Lewis County Commission discussed many items of business at their weekly meeting on Tuesday morning. William Everitt was sworn into the Lewis County Fire Board. He filled an unexpired term for ‘Citizen at Large’ and the term will expire June 30, 2021. Citizen Donald Ramsey addressed a concern about noise to the commission regarding noise from cars passing his house at all hours of the night. He requested the county make a noise ordinance to help with the noises, specifically loud bass music, disturbing the peace, waking him up, and shaking his house. “I’m sorry, something has to be done,” Ramsey demanded. “You can feel it go through your body and through your house. It’s rattling stuff on the wall.” The
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The top three winners in the 3rd Annual Groundhog Day Walk/Run held on Saturday, February 1 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Weston. Pictured left to right: first place winner Jacob Moore, second place Slate Swiger, and third place Keefe Kiser. WESTON — The Third Annual Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) Groundhog 5K Walk/Run was held Saturday, February 1. Close to 30 racers came out in the rainy weather and mid-40 temperatures. SJMH works in close cooperation with several non-profits and Pace Yourself Lewis County to make these races
possible. First-place winner on Saturday was Jacob Moore with a time of 18:42, followed by Slate Swiger with a time of 19:22 and Keefe Kiser was third with a time of 19:26. Hannah Brown was the firstplace woman with a time of 27:27. Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and
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was the second in the 12-race circuit planned for 2020 in Lewis County. The other races will be: March 15, 2020 – Irish Spring Festival Snake Chase at noon April 18, 2020 – Weston 5 K in Downtown Weston at 10 a.m. See Race on Page 5
City Council hears Lewis declared Second Amendment Sanctuary neighborhood concerns By Kari Conaway Staff Writer
WESTON — County Commissioners approved for Lewis County to be declared a Second Amendment Sanctuary Tuesday morning. The resolution stated that “The County Commission of Lewis County, West Virginia wishes to express its intent to stand as a Sanctuary County for Second Amendment rights and to oppose, with the limits of the Constitution of the United States and the State of West Virginia, any efforts to unconstitutionally restrict such rights, and to use such reasonable and legal means as the County Commission of Lewis County, West Virginia may hereafter approve to protect the rights of the citizens of Lewis County to keep and bear arms.” Commission President Rod Wyman stated, “I just think it’s
important to reinforce the Second Amendment of the Constitution and the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, and abide by all that is written and believed in by both. I mean, there’s no reason that anyone should be concerned about losing their Second Amendment rights, and we will protect that as strongly as we can.” Wyman added, “There’s no way we’d do anything to jeopardize that.” The Second Amendment, the Right to Bear Arms, is stated in the Bill of Rights as, “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” It was ratified on December 15, 1791. Putnam County was the first county in West Virginia to declare their individual protections on Tuesday, January 14, protecting the people from any law that may try to unconstitutionally revoke the Second Amendment right.
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By Kari Conaway Staff Writer WESTON — Weston City Council met Monday evening to discuss business and listen to the concerns of the community. A big portion of the meeting revolved around the safety of the community. During the visitor’s section, a concerned citizen directed a question to the police department regarding if there is 24-hour police coverage in town. City Manager Chad Minnick stated that there is a brief window from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. where there is no coverage and 24-hour service is not attainable at this time. They want everyone to know that the 911 services are aware of that window and are available from those hours to help out. A member of the Sheriff’s or State Police department will dispatch to the situation. One of the concerns was the activity regarding two vacant houses near Cottage Street and a complaint on the service she was given when she called for help. The council said the money is there for the service, and there is an employment opening; however, no applicants were received when the job was posted. Junior “Badger” Kelley also added to the concern with his experiences on College Avenue.
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Junior “Badger” Kelley expressed his concerns on the safety of the community. He reported being in contact with a man who was on drugs, hanging around the area and said he was scared of “two tough guys after him.” The next night, a business was broken into near the interaction. He suspected the two instances were linked. Another citizen added that the officers should have more of a presence in town than on the interstate. See City on Page 6 SUNDAY Rain/Snow 40/30
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OBITUARIES
Patricia “Pat” May Bell Riddle
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Healthy Heart Fair February 12
Oscar Charles “Chuck” Barnette
Patricia “Pat” May Bell Riddle, 80, of Weston, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. She was born on January 8, 1940, a daughter of the late Joseph and Olive Irene Blair Cavalier. On April 27, 1983, she married the love of her life, Leon “Scott” Riddle. Together they shared 36 wonderful years and he will miss her greatly. Patricia is survived by her husband, Scott; four children: Donald Cavalier of West Milford, Barbara Newman and companion, Dennis McGinnis, of Jane Lew, and Helen Parker and husband, Robert Jr., and Patricia Lattea both of Weston; two step-children: David Riddle and wife, Crystal, of Oil Creek, and Kathryn Riddle of Weston; six grandchildren: Chuckie (companion, Tracy), Tabatha, Amber, Bryson, Abigail, and Brayden; two step-grandchildren: Brayden and Scottie; two great-grandchildren: Gregory and Marissa; one step-great-grandchild, Madison; three siblings: Russell Cavalier of Mt. Clare, and Mary Grogg and husband, John, and Darleen Cavins both of Weston; and four half-siblings: Kathy, Loretta, Johnny, and Becky Cavalier. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by five siblings: Jimmy, Ronnie, Johnny, Margaret and Joey Cavalier; and two infant siblings: Irene and Charles Cavalier. Patricia was Christian by
Oscar Charles “Chuck” Barnette, 54, of Walkersville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Oscar blessed this Earth and the lives of his parents, Oscar Carl and Nina Ruth Williston Barnette, when he was born in Warren, OH, on August 21, 1965. Oscar’s father preceded him in death. On September 18, 1993, he married the love of his life, Connie Jean Bleigh Barnette, and they shared over 26 wonderful years. Oscar is survived by his mother, Nina Barnette of Ireland; wife, Connie; two children: Cody Bleigh and wife, Ashley, of Weston, and Preston Barnette of Walkersville; two grandchildren: Raylynn Bleigh and Brantley Bleigh; and his best pal and loving K-9 companion, Daisy. After graduating high school, Oscar started his career with Appalachian Timber Service in Sutton where he worked for over 35 years. His love for the outdoors didn’t stop with work. Oscar loved helping his son with FFA projects, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and watching movies. Oscar was a devoted
faith and shared her love and devotion with her family as a homemaker. She loved cookChristian, hardworking husing her famous spaghetti and band, father, and grandfather meatballs, baked beans, or and touched the lives of all stuffing for her family. Patricia who knew him. also treasured her time spent Family and friends will watching her grandchildren. In gather at Pat Boyle Funeral her spare time, Patricia loved Home and Cremation Service to play BINGO at Clarksburg located at 144 Hackers Creek Village Square. She touched Rd. in Jane Lew from 12-2 many lives and will be missed p.m. on Sunday, February 2, tremendously by all her knew 2020. Funeral services will her. begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Family and friends will the Pat Boyle Funeral Home gather at Pat Boyle Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dwayne Home and Cremation Service Brown officiating. Interment located at 144 Hackers Creek will follow at Wimer CemeRd. in Jane Lew from 4-6 p.m. tery in Rock Cave. on Monday, February 3, 2020. We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Funeral services will begin at Home and Cremation Service, 6 p.m. in the Pat Boyle Funeral are honored and privileged Home Chapel with Reverend to serve the family of Oscar Ronald C. Brown officiating. Charles “Chuck” Barnette. Following the services, PatriOnline condolences may be cia’s request for cremation will expressed at www.PatBoylebe honored. FuneralHome.com. We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, atty ue raig is honored and privileged to serve the family of Patricia “Pat” May Bell Riddle. Online Patty Sue Craig, 68, of condolences may be expressed Walkersville, passed on to her at www.PatBoyleFuneral- Heavenly home surrounded Home.com. by her loving family on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew. Patty was born in Braxton County on October 28, 1951, Here’s the BUZZZ...Pre-order 3lb Package Bees to the loving family of Herbie “Farmer” Skinner and Eldora Cayton Skinner-Messenger. Just before her 23rd birthday, Patty had all her dreams come true. She married the love of her life, Dana Lee other things. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, Craig, on September 21, 1974. 119 Third St Elkins WV | 304-637-BEEK collecting stone jars and Cherishing their memories of 9-5 Monday through Saturday antique glassware, and loved Patty are her husband, Dana; children. Patty was a hard two sons: David Craig (Sara) worker, a dedicated friend, of Charleston, SC, and Brian and a devoted mother. Above Craig (Tera) of Walkersville; all else, Patty treasured time four beloved grandchildren: spent with her family and her Brantlee, Braxtyn, Brayson, face would light up with a and Kinley; three siblings: big smile when she saw her Roy Skinner (Marsha), Ethel grandchildren. Curtis (Roger), and Bonnie Family and friends will Katrincask (Jim); one sis- gather at Pat Boyle Funeral ter-in-law, Cindy Skinner; Home and Cremation Service mother-in-law, Jean Craig, located at 144 Hackers Creek and several special nieces and Rd. in Jane Lew from 4-7 p.m. nephews. on Wednesday, February 5, In addition to her parents, 2020. Funeral services will be Patty was preceded in death held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in tkennedy@therecorddelta.com by two brothers: Delbert and the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Herbie Skinner; and father- Chapel with Pastors Dwayne in-law, Vaughn Craig. Brown and Cindy Skinner Patty enjoyed coaching officiating. Interment will folPut Vehicle Maintenance basketball and baseball and low at Long Point Cemetery on spent many years watching in Walkersville. her boys play. Patty and her We, at Pat Boyle Funeral late sister-in-law, Lavaughn Home and Cremation Service, Queen, owned and operated are honored and privileged to THE OIL SPOT INC. OFFERS “The Store” in Walkersville, serve the family of Patty Sue AUTO REPAIR SERVICES where she enjoyed baking Craig. Online condolences YOU CAN COUNT ON! cakes, making candy and may be expressed at www. 4x4 Services | Brakes | Car & Truck Care | Domestic Cars & Trucks | General Services pepperoni rolls, and many PatBoyleFuneralHome.com. Heating & Cooling Services | Import Cars &
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WESTON — In 2014, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington analyzed all 3,142 counties within the United States for health risks. The statistics for Lewis County are sobering, but none more than in the areas of heart disease. The rate of ischemic heart disease among Lewis County residents is well above the West Virginia and national averages. The ischemic heart disease condition refers to heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries, which supply blood to the heart. The rate of the disease for Lewis County women is 234.7 per 100,000, ranking 3,072 out of 3,142 counties in the country. For Lewis County men the rate is 273 per 100,000, ranking 1,793 nationally. To combat heart disease in Lewis County, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will host its Annual Healthy Heart Fair on February 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital. Mon Health Cardiologist Dr. Wissam Gharib will provide information at noon in the SJMH Boardroom on heart health. Dr. Gharib is well known for successfully implanting the health system’s first CardioMEMS device in the fall of 2018. This device allows specialists to monitor a patient’s heart failure symptoms without the patient leaving home. The public is encouraged to attend to receive a free health screening comprised of EKGs, bone density, blood pressure, blood glucose, height, weight and pulse oximetry. Various vendors will be in attendance including: the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, the Lewis County EMS, Lewis County FRN, eye care, AED training, CORE information and LC Heart Society. Additional information will be available on nutrition, mental health, adult fitness and tobacco cessation. “The Healthy Heart Fair provides the community with the opportunity to receive a baseline health screening. This is a great opportunity to start improving your health,” concluded Julia Spelsberg, SJMH Marketing Director.
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HISTORY
This week in West Virginia history CHARLESTON – 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. Feb. 5, 1889: Fiddler and self-taught physician James Franklin “Doc” White was born near Ivydale. White served the community as doctor, dentist and midwife, delivering more than 1,800 babies. Feb. 5, 1890: Coach Eli Camden ‘‘Cam’’ Henderson was born in Joetown, Marion County. He is a revered figure in Marshall University sports history. Feb. 5, 1941: Actor David Lynn Selby was born in Morgantown. His stage and screen credits include the outdoor drama Honey in the Rock, and the television shows Falcon Crest and Dark Shadows. Feb. 6, 1882: Poet Anne Spencer was born Annie Bethel Bannister in Henry County, Virginia. In 1886, she and her mother moved to Bramwell, where she spent most of her childhood and adolescent years. Feb. 6, 2007: Selva Lewis “Lew” Burdette, a native of Nitro, died in Florida. Burdette was an outstanding major league baseball player who spent most of his career with the Milwaukee Braves. In 18 major league seasons, he won 203 games and lost 144. Feb. 7, 1867: West Virginia University was established by an act of the West Virginia Legislature. The college, originally called the Agricultural College of West Virginia, opened its doors in September 1867. Feb. 7, 1889: Nell Elizabeth “Pistol Nell” Walker was born at Sewell Mountain. Known as the “First Lady” of Fayette County, she served 12 terms as a member of the House of Delegates. Feb. 8, 1892: Cartoonist Irvin Dugan was born in Huntington. For many years, his “Adam” cartoon character was a feature on the editorial pages of the Herald-Dispatch. Feb. 8, 1915: Photographer Volkmar Kurt Wentzel was born in Dresden, Germany. He emigrated with his family to the United States at age 11. As a teenager in West Virginia, Wentzel took up with an eclectic group of people who had retreated to Youghiogheny Forest, a Preston County artists colony. Feb. 8, 1918: Medal of Honor recipient Herbert Joseph Thomas Jr. was born. He excelled in football as a halfback for South Charleston High School, and Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston is named for him. Feb. 9, 1843: Republican Party leader Nathan Goff Jr. was born in Clarksburg. In 1888, Goff lost West Virginia’s most controversial . Est 6 199
gubernatorial election to Aretas Brooks Fleming. Goff ’s initial 106-vote majority was challenged by Fleming, and both men were sworn in on inauguration day. Feb. 9, 1900: ‘‘Aunt Jennie’’ Wilson was born near Henlawson. Wilson was a Logan County traditional musician, considered a master of clawhammer-style banjo playing. Feb. 9, 1950: U.S. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s speech to a group of Wheeling Republicans launched the 1950s red scare. McCarthy, a Wisconsin Republican, claimed in his speech to have a list of 205 communists who worked in the U.S. State Department. Feb. 10, 1904: Jay Legg was shot and killed by his wife, Sarah Ann, in their home in Clay County. The trial, conviction, appeal and acquittal of Sarah Ann led to a popular West Virginia folk ballad, “The Murder of Jay Legg.” Feb. 10, 2010: Frederick Appleton ‘‘Fred’’ Schaus, West Virginia University basketball All-American, coach, and athletic director, died at the age of 84 in Morgantown. Schaus coached at WVU from 1954 to 1960, with a 146-37 record. Feb. 11, 1903: Artist Grace Martin Taylor was born in Morgantown. In addition to producing an immense body of work in a variety of styles, Taylor enjoyed a lengthy career at the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music in Charleston. Feb. 11, 1904: Clarence Watson Meadows was born in Beckley. His mother hoped he would become a Baptist minister, but he ultimately entered politics, becoming the 22nd governor of West Virginia. Feb. 11, 1911: The Charles Town Opera House opened. The 500-seat theater ushered in an era of entertainment and service lasting more than 30 years. Feb. 11, 1923: Eight members of the Black Hand were arrested in Harrison County. The Black Hand was the name and symbol of an underworld society of Italian immigrants that sought to extort money from other Italian immigrants. Feb. 11, 1935: The first houses in the Tygart Valley Homesteads were ready for occupancy. One of three resettlement projects in West Virginia, the homestead was intended to provide a new start for unemployed farmers, miners and timber workers. e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia is a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council. For more information, contact the West Virginia Humanities Council, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 3468500; or visit e-WV at www. wvencyclopedia.org. Es 199 t. 6
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Call 304- Sheriff's Earnings ing with Trade electric, Amish in an assistant Delta and manager the Federal Com-full bath.7344 5,000 Attorney are set forth below. Carl J. Starr or TDD 1-800-855-1155 County Equal Coating - Over 30 years of ExperiSUPERIOR SOLUTIONS position. Lifeguards must built storage building, RE of closet space, A/C and 704-1273 (tfn) Clerk's Earnings 100,000 All interested persons are 238 Mick Hill Road mission. (tfn). activities with Circuit Clerk's Earnings 30,000 notified that: be certified with CPR and Terms: 10 % down pay- heat, dailey Buckhannon, WV 26201 Housing Opportunity. HUD (tfn) ence, License and Insured. Senior, HANDYMAN SERVICES SERVICES Prosecuting Attorney's Earnings 1,000 DONALD GAY Any interested Estate: First Aid endorsements and ment made day of auction a Resource Coordinator Motor Vehicle License Fee 5,000 WAMSLEY, I person seeking to impeach or Discounts, Veteran, & Church FREE concession stand workers w/ balance due at closing 24 hours maintenance, Specializing in small jobs under $50 Clerk Deed Fees 500 establish a Will must make a Personal Representative: w/in 60 days. 10 % BP. parking and onsite laundry ALL STATE PAVING” HELP must have a valid WV Food WANTED & Recreation Fees 45,000 ESTIMATES Discount Hope Wamsley on complaint in accordance30% with Alpha lots Parks COTTAGE, close to– parking WVWC, FOR Applicants must Driveways Handlers Card. Applicants JOE PYLE COMPLETE machines. -Household maintenance Rents & Concessions 13,878 the provisions of Chapter 41, 364 Lick Run Road of age or older – Basketball courts – re- Franchise Agreement with current certifications AUCTION & REALTY be 62 years all paving. guaranteed. 115,000 WV 26201 Article 5, SectionsAll 11, 12, work or Buckhannon, RENT: 1 BR, 2 story, furnished, surfacing old Asphalt – OR be 18 and older with SERVICE WV212 Joe HELP WANTED: Aide 3-11 and will be given preference. -Lawnmower maintenance IRP Fees (Interstate Registration Plan) 15,000 13 of the West Virginia Code, Dated this 5th day of April No surprise charges. Machine laid work street - sealcoating . There are patch 1100 sq.ft w/off parking. 2019. Fines, Fees & Court Costs 50,000 as amended. Reimbursements of re- R. Pyle, Broker. Alan a disability 11-7 shifts. NO PHONE CALLS, Carol J. Smith Any interested Partial Reimbursement 45,000 restrictions . For – MACHINE LAID AND Regional Jail Operations -Product research quired certifications will Heldreth WV2224 5546 income Completely and rolled. References available. remodeled, Interest Earned 200 person objecting to the County Clerk of Upshur County – All workall is appliDrive, Shinnbe made to employs that Benedum APPLY IN PERSON. Serenity Caremore information please ROLLED West Virginia#014237 qualifications of the personal Miscellaneous Revenue 6,500 304-622-4744. WV Lic. Guaranteed –Over 40 years -Technology assistance contact 304-269-7344 or ston, WV (888) 875-1599. are available and completer ances. Quiet neighborhood. Referrepresentative, venue, or #1029 (4/5,12 /19) Sheriff's Commission Commissions 15,000 Home past Ralph’s Furniture in TDD 1-800-855-1155 of experience– Licensed the 2019 season. Interested (4/12,19,26 /19). jurisdiction of this(tfn) Court are ORDER OF PUBLICATION (A1/17/19) Gaming Income -Garage door programming 40,000 ences,Opportubackground Credit check, & Insured –&Competitive Equal Housing individuals may obtain an Morgan Addition. (2/29/20) Video Lottery 55,000 required to file their objections IN THE FAMILY COURT OF prices and discounts Free nity. HUD (tfn) with this Court within sixty UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST application from front the $750/m + utilities, $750 Security FIREWOOD FOR Refunds/Reimbursements (External Sources) 29,000 -Vacation monitoring/upkeep Estimates 304-472-8097 Sale of Fixed Assets Office of the Upshur Coun1,000 (60) days after the date of VIRGINIA SALE Deposit. smoking Call 911 Reimbursement or thirty (30) Casey Earl Mills, (tfn) or pets! Emergency 862,114 first publication STORAGE ty Commission located at HOMES FOR RENTNoWV014137 -Merchandise assembly days of service of the notice, PETITIONER FIREWOOD FOR SALE Dog & Kennel Reimbursement 65,000 the Upshur County Admin- FIREWOOD FOR SALE: C) 304-704-2937, H) 304-460-7866 whichever is later. Home Confinement Reimbursements 55,000 VS CASE NO. 18-D-170 istrative Annex located at O A K H A R D W O O D , FOR RENT: 3BR House TAYLOR’S KITCHENS Call, text, or email for details: 681- 45,000COUNTRY Any interested Amy Beth Rife, General School Reimbursements CLUB CLIMATE (2/28/20) 91 West Main Street, Suite FULL SIZE TRUCK with 1 car garage and car- AND FURNACES Kraft Magistrate Court Reimbursements 11,000 person filing a claim against RESPONDENT FIREWOOD FOR SALE: OAK 214-7750 superiorsolutionswv@725,336 the estate must file within sixty 101, during the normal LOAD OR LARGE 2 port. $800. Mos. plus secu- maid, Saco and Kitchen Payroll Reimbursements CONTROL is Offering 10 x 10 NOTCE OF HEARING (60) days of the date of first TO: Amy Beth Rife business hoursWO of 8:00O a.m.D ,AXLE HA RD FU LL LOAD S I ZErity deposit required. Call Kompact Cabinets and Transfers from Rainy TRAILER Day Fund gmail.com https://superiorsolu-164,912special publication in accordancefirst with month $25.00 $100.00 until 4:30 P,m,, Monday SAME DAY DELIVERY; 304-472-4110 (4/19/19) Address Unknown Transfers Assessor1s Valuation Fund 196,464 HOMES FOR RENT Vanities, Formica Counter Chapter 44, Article 2, Section TRUCK LOAD ORCASES; LARGE 2 You are hereby notified that tions.business.site/ Fund Revenues 8,923.042 through Friday or online MOST DELIVtops. Aqua-Therm Outside Total Estimated General after that 343, month Cli1 or Chapter Article 3-A, minimum. on May 28, 2019 at the hour of at http://www.i[sjircpimtu. ERYLOAD ANYWHERE. 924- FOR RENT: COZY 2BR, 1 Wood Burners, Pumps, AXLE TRAILER SAME Section 1 of the West Virginia 9:00 o’clock a.m. on sail day, Severance Tax mate and Pest org/Applicaiton%202017. 6352 (12/30/19) Code. Control, Security FOR RENT: BR, and 2 Parts Bath.Coal w/2 Fans,3Chemicals or as soon thereafter as the BA, Laundry room. Fenced Assigned Fund Balance 10,000 DAY DELIVERY; MOST CASES; The date of the matter may be heard, at the pdf. Completed applicaYARD SALES for most outside wood Call 304-290-4085 or 304Coal Severance New kitchen. off and garage carport. Located 3 TaxWILL DO: Interior and exterior 40,000Control first publication of this Notice Family Court Room on the 3rd tions must be returnedANYWHERE. to DELIVERY 304-in yard,car 10 is: April 5, 2019 One block burners. 304-472-7326 Interest Earned on Investment 472-4398. (tfn) the Office of the Upshur YARD SALE: Fri - Sat street parking. Floor of the Upshur County painting, soffit and vinyl siding, miles from Hodgesville on Hackers (tfn) Total Coal Severance 50,010 Estate:JAMES E. ALDERMAN Court House Annex in the City 924-6352 (03/20/20) County Commission on or April 12 &13 (8 am) ga- from Main Street. $750 w/ Personal Representative: No pets. No calls build decks, power wash and stain of Buckhannon, West Virginia, Rd. before the close of business rage at Candle Creations deposit,Creek Ronald Joe Alderman II the Judge of the Family General COAL 40 Bethlehem Road on Friday, April 26, 2019.. Rt 33 Horner. House- after 8pm 304-997-5377 FIRST 100 CALLERS log homes. Call 304-269-1143. (tfn) Court of Upshur County, West (4/10/19) No pets. $850 mos. plus security STONEY RUN STORAGE - New WILL RECEIVE A 25% ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Funds SEVERANCE TAX FUND French Creek, WV 26218 Office of the Upshur Coun- hold,Tools,Old Glass APARTMENTS FOR RENT Virginia will conduct a hearing DISCOUNT; SENIOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT Estate: RUTH ANN POLING ty Commission Tabatha and much much more. in this matter. deposit & 1 yr lease.TAKE CallAD412-608Customer Special! First Month Only County Commission 564,589 - CAMPBELL CITIZENS Perry , Assistant County (4/12/19) FOR RENT: 3BR House Your presence at this hearing County Clerk 529,818 - Personal Representative: $20 on any size unitis5x10, or ( 2/11/20) required 10x10 to protect your ALL STATE PAVING Administrator 91 West car garage and VANTAGE OF OUR Circuit Clerk FOR RENT: Downtown one bed-with 1 9222 352,723Driveways - Martin D. Campbell interests in this matter. Main Street, Suite 101 carport. $850. Mos. plus PAY M E N T P L A N ; Sheriff- Treasurer 366,684 5891 Hall Road 10x20. Call Today! 472-5622. LAND FOR SALE – parking lots – Basketball courts Dated: April 9, 2019 (tfn) room furnished Buckhannon, WV 26201. apartment. Rent is security deposit required. SATISFACTION TREE Prosecuting Attorney 569,233 - Buckhannon, WV 26201 Brian P. Gaudet Circuit Clerk SERVICE LICENSED Assessor 284,693 - Estate: BOBBY CHARLES for Upshur County, West – resurfacing old Asphalt – patch MISCELLANEOUS Please do a not mos. make phone $800 w/utilities Security LAND FOR . SALE: 1.3 Call 304-472-4110 (4/5/19) AND INSURED; STUMP Assessor's Valuation Fund 196,464 - CARPENTER Virginia inquiries about this posi- on Corr H @ Derico, shell work – MACHINE REMOVAL; 24 HR SER- Statewide Computer PETS Network - sealcoating 40,000 - Personal Representative: deposit and first month’s rent re#1034 (4/12/19) tion. Employment with bldg, utilities, (cabin? FOR RENT: 3 BR House VICE; NORTH CENTRAL Agricultural Agent 113,108 - Kimberly D. Overton NO TRESPASSING on the land LAID AND ROLLED – All work Upshur County is available quired along with references. Foron the Buckhannon River WV; OVER 15 YEARS Elections - County Clerk m/home? Bsns?) 30488,221 - 85 Cove View Lane ORDER OF PUBLICATION to all qualified applicants 823-2533 wvgreen@fron- includeslocated Ripley, WV 25271 County Administrator 101,293 garage and storage IN THE FAMILY COURT OF LANE KENNELS Are you in EXPERIENCE; BANKS DISTRICT ALSO is Guaranteed –Over 40 years of 10,010CABIN more information please call 304-building. Deck overlooks Estate: CAROLYN PEARL UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST without regard to actual tier,,com. 844,624 (4/24/19) DOING COMMERCIAL Courthouse Other 7S Buildings experience– Licensed 74,800 - CARPENTERa vacationVIRGINIA or a week-end ofWhen UPSHUR COUNTY MAP or perceived race,creed, & Insured – Planning the river. you call TREE 472-2500 ext 43. (2/15/20) CUTTING CALL Data Processing 130,000 - Personal Representative: Michael Paul Wagoner, color,national origin,sexIF I DOPARCEL NOT PICK UP HOUES FOR SALE 613-5820 “**** Kimberly D. Overton Come and visit our cozy 2.1(304) OF NORDIC ROAD.! Competitive prices 27,892 and discounts get-a-way? Regional Development Authority PETITIONER ,age or handicap. Usphur PLEASE LEAVE YOUR S E N I O R C I T I Z E N S 20,000 85 Cove View Lane VS CASE NO. 18-D-179 County has established a H O M E / FA R M F O R NAME AND TELE- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Industrial Development retreat for your pet. Privately owned, Free Estimates 304-472-8097 Airports 164,912 20,000 Ripley, WV 25271 Christian Marie Wagoner, FOR RENT: FURNISHED drug free and tobacco free Estate: KATHLEEN WALLS RESPONDENT 5,428 SALE: 45 Acres forAND sale PHONE NUMBER. I OUR PAYMENT PLAN; County Clerk Operations Owner on premises, Personalized WV014137 (tfn) CLEAVENGER work environment. WILL CALL NOTCE OF HEARING FORRETURN SALE:SATISFACTION 500 lbs.TREEPropane with 2APTS beautiful homes, UNFURNISHED FOR Personal Representative: TO: Christian Marie Wagoner 4,454,482 50,010 attention for your pet, Affordable (4/ 15,19,22/19) rent is SERVICE LICENSED TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT gas to one dwelling, YOUR CALL. Phillip G. Walls TankThe (STILL AVAILABLE NEVER Address Unknown RENT: 24 hour free Camera Security and marketable timber. The $700. a month plus utilities. AND INSURED; STUMP 41 Mount Vista Drive rates, Convenient hours of operaYou are hereby notified that PUBLIC SAFETY Propane gas central heat or Valley Bend, WV 26293 PICKUP) in good shape just needs property and homes will not TAYLOR’S KITCHENS AND REMOVAL; 24 HR SER- Sheriff- Law Enforcement System; cable on April 23, 2019 at the hour of HELP WANTED: Looking+ wifi and all utili844,013 Estate: GEORGE TAYLOR Must have VICE; NORTH CENTRAL Sheriff- Service of Process tion. Kennels feature: Heating & 9:00 o’clock a.m. on sail day, 85,719 for a reliable caregiver for be separated. MUST BE pellet stoves. new gauge. $500. OBO call 304FURNACES Kraft maid, Saco DOUGLAS ties included. Small pets welcome; a good credit score. Has or as soon thereafter as the SOLD TOGETHER. LoWV; OVER 21 YEARS Regional Jail 900,000 elderly, Non-mobile person air condition; Spacious kennels and Personal Representative: most appliances. Call Billleave matter may be heard, at the 80,356 Cabinets - Sharon Miller Mt Carmel Road EXPERIENCE; ALSO Home Confinement 613-5057 msg. (TFN) and Kitchen Kompact for overnight shift,MUST cated on under renovations; cater to fixed Family Court Room on the 3rd 2,150 - 214 Randolph Fenced-in play area; Loving Street provide references. Call right past the Washington between 8am and 9pm. at DOING COMMERCIAL Civil Defense and Vanities, Formica Floor of the Upshur County Counter runs; 200,098 - Buckhannon, WV 26201 incomes. Located in Adrian. Phone Grade School on 304-472-7467. (3/27/19) TREE CUTTING AND Emergency Services for more information 703- District Court House Annex in the City care. Call or e-mail for information Communication Center 862,114 - Estate: LOWELL W. ELBON the Tallmansville Road, SNOW REMOVAL CALL Wood 216-4892 (4/26/19) 304-439-4216(RTFN) Fire Department tops. Aqua-Therm Outside 15,000 - Co-Personal Representative: of Buckhannon, West Virginia, FOR SALE: Land Pride 5’ finishing Upshur County. If you are FOR RENT: directions;theReservations Judge of the Family 1 BR, all ap- 613-5820 (gtfn) Dog Warden/Humane Society 198,191 - David K. Elbon Burners, Pumps, Fans, Chemicals and/or of Upshur County, West looking for some beautiful $700. per month. Flood Control 3,900 - 1245 Abbott Road 3 years old asking $1500. welcome. Owner: Court Patty Stamm, HELP WANTED: Part- land, wildlife viewing, and pliancesmower, Virginia will conduct a hearing Public Safety Grants 174,458 All utilities included except and Parts for most outside wood Buckhannon, WV 26201 ADVANCE-FEE LOANS in this matter. time library and custodial Call 304-704-1273 (tfn) country living CHECK Courthouse Security 50,568 FOR RENT: APARTMENTS P.O. Box 355 Jane Lew, WV Co-Personal Representative: Your presence at26378 this hearing gelper/ must be comput- THIS PROPERTY OUT. phone. Call 304-472-7310 OR CREDIT OFFERS - Community Basedburners. 304-472-7326 Corrections Program 353,445(tfn) - Gary L. Elbon ( 4/15/19) is required to protect your Companies that do business er friendly to compilete FURNISHED & Call UNFURNISHED (304) 884-7311 (tfn) 1279 Abbott Road 304-472-5609. (tfn) interests in this matter. by phone cannot ask you to duties/ work flexible Buckhannon, WV 26201 Dated: April 10, 2019 1lira & 2 BR’s available with Security for credit before youensemble get TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 3,770,012 - Fiduciary Commissioner: FOR country crib afternoons, evenings unFOR RENT: 3 BR,SALE: 2 BATH pay Brian P. Gaudet Circuit Clerk APARTMENTS FOR - Daya Masada Wright more information, HEALTH AND SANITATION FIRST 100 CALLERS WILL til 6 p.m. andReferences, Saturday Deposit, &RENT Lease. Nohome located in Buckhan- it.callFortoll-free for Upshur County, West 2,500 - North Kanawha Street 1-877-FTC Mental Health Virginia afternoons. Send resume non,WV $700. per month Solid Waste Authority 11,779 - Buckhannon, WV 26201 #1032 (4/12/19) with references to: Library plus utilities. Call 304-573- HELP. A public service Estate: BUCK OAKIE FRYE FOR RENT: 1 BR, fully message from The Record Board, P.O. 731, Buckhan4302 (3/18/19) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Personal Representative: TOTAL HEALTH & SANITATION 14,279 furnished Cottage in BuckDelta and the Federal Trade UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST non, WV 26201. (4/17/19) Gailann Frye hannon. $750. mos. plus VIRGINIA Commission. It is illegal for 153 South Kanawha Street FOR RENT: 1 BR home security deposit. NO pets IN RE: FRANKLIN W. K., DATE companies doing business CULTURE AND RECREATION Buckhannon, WV 26201 OF BIRTH: BIRTH MOTHER: HELP WANTED: Tech- call for more information includes full bath, washer./ by phone to promise you Parks & Recreation 150,953 - Estate: DANE I. GRUBB PLACE OF BIRTH: CASE NO: nician or out Buckhannon 304-704-2937 (5/3/19) dryer, television. central a loan and ask you to pay Youth Camp 148,198 - Co-Personal Representative: Infant alleged to be abused and location. Job includes, but heat/ac No smoking No for it before they deliver. Civic Promotion 28,000 - James Joseph Grubb neglected 11/11/2018 not limited to. setup of pets $600. per month $600. For more information, Visitor1s Bureau 3,400 - 242 Seneca Circle Samantha P. FOR RENT: Downtown Winfield, WV 25213 119,508 new equipment, service, security deposit, call 304- call toll free 1-877-FTC Library Co-Personal Representative: Upshur County, West Virginia Apt, 1050 Sq Ft, 2 Beds & & forklift operation. Please 613-8773 (4/10/19) 19.JA-S HELP. A public service TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION Robert Manley 1 Bath, Hardwood Floors, 450,059 NOTICE send resume to : State 7 Third Avenue message from The Record Lots of Closets, New paint, TO: J A C O B Equipment Inc, 370 Old Buckhannon, WV 26201 Central Heat & A/C, Gas FOR RENT: Country set- Delta and the Federal Trade SOCIAL SERVICES KEENER OR THE NATURAL Estate: WILLIAM E. HARRIS Weston Rd, Buckhannon Social Services 79,410 Commission. (tfn). FATHER OF THE CHILD, ting homes for rent. Call for Fireplace. Carport, No Personal Representative: WV 26201 (4/17/19) TOTAL SOCIAL SERVICES 79,410 FRANKLIN Pets, No Smoking, $750. details 304-642-0327 (tfn) James Lloyd Harris CAPITAL PROJECTS W. K. AND/OR ANY AND ALL 804 George Street Mos. Call 304-472-0988. E.S. ASPHALT PAVING: Social Services 3,000 WHO CLAIM PARENTAL Belpre, OH 45714 HELP WANTED: Hiring (4/22/19) MOBILE HOMES FOR Driveways, Parking Lots, Sheriff-Law Enforcement AND/OR CUSTODIAL 34,000 Estate: JOHN PAUL HUDAK Full/Part time teachers for RIGHTS IN AND TO THE RENT 117,800 Patchwork, Resurface Old County Commission Personal Representative: Nursery & Preschool classCHILD FRANKLIN W. K. Asphalt & Seal Coating. Shirley A. Hudak FOR RENT: 1 BR, furYOU, AND EACH OF YOU, rooms. M-F Daytime hrs. TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 154,800 172 Fayette Street nished apt, Smoke Free, FOR RENT: Nice clean 1 Over 30 years Experience. ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Send resumes to T.W.T. Po Buckhannon, WV 26201 BR trailer in quiet secure License and Insured. SeNo pets, quiet and clean. THAT: Total Expenditures $ 8,923,042 $ 50,010 Estate: Box 36 Junior WV 26275. JAMES EDWARD 1.A petition has been filed in the Walking distance to town park in Tennerton. All nior, Veteran, & Church JAMISON or call 304-823-2911 EOE. furnishings, Smoke Free, above styled action alleging Discounts. FREE ESTIand Wesleyan College. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Personal Representative: (4/10/19) that the said child is an abused $450 month plus security No Pets. $750. mod w/ MATES. 30% Discount UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA David H. Coffman, Sheriff and neglected child pursuant utilities. Single occupancy. on all paving. All work 38 West Main Street, Room to Chapter 49, Article 1, deposit. Working referencHELP WANTED: Woody es and lease. Call for more Deposit and references. call guaranteed. No surprise I, Carol J. Smith, CLERK OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF SAID COUNTY, DO HEREBY 101Buckhannon, WV 26201 Section 3, of the West Virginia Forest Products is now information 304-844-6206. 304-838-0067 (4/17/19). charges. Machine laid and CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ARE TRUE COPIES FROM THE RECORD OF ORDERS Fiduciary Commissioner: Code, as amended; seeking DAY OF MARCH 2019. Daya Masada Wright rolled. References avail- MADE AND ENTERED BY SAID COMMSSION ON THE the placement of the child in accepting applications ( 4/22/19) 12 North Kanawha Street the permanent custody of the for production workers. F O R R E N T: N I C E able. 304-622-4744. WV UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Buckhannon, WV 26201 West Virginia Department of Lic. #014237 Experience in mainteLEVY PAGE Estate: LINNIE GENEVA CLEAN, 1 BR trailer in Health and Human Resources FOR RENT: Furnished nance, welding, forklift REGULAR CURRENT EXPENSE LEVY JAMISON and the termination of parental apartment newly renovated quite secure park in Tenner- (A1/17/19)) (tfn) Personal Representative: 2019 - 2020 operation,lumber grading. and custodial rights. with full kitchen, living ton, all furnishings, smoke David H. Coffman, Sheriff kiln operation, tallying, 2.The child has a right to STORAGE room, queen bedroom and free, NO pets. $750. per 38 West Main Street, Room Column E counsel at every stage of the and boiler operation a plus. month with utilities. Single 101Buckhannon, WV 26201 proceedings. bath. Call 304-380-2958 Certificate of Valuation Levy Taxes Salary will be based off job Fiduciary Commissioner: Assessed Value Rate/$100 Levied for more information. occupancy, Security De- COUNTRY CLUB CLI3.You, and each of you, have a experience and knowledge. Daya Masada Wright posit and references. Call MATE CONTROL Offerfor Tax Purposes right to counsel at every stage (3/29/19) We offer health insurance, 12 North Kanawha Street 304-838-0067 ( 3-20-19) ing 10 x 10 special $25.00 of the proceedings. If you are Buckhannon, WV 26201 401K, paid vacations and unable to afford to pay for your first month $100.00 after Current Year Estate: EVELYN I. own counsel, the Court will holidays. Please apply at FOR RENT:Spacious 2ND that 3 month minimum. Class I KNABENSHUE FOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 appoint a competent attorney Personal Property $ 14.30 our office located just off floor apt with 1 or 2 BR - 1 Climate Control, Security to represent you and protect - Personal Representative: RT 33 near Corridor H Tire Bath, applianced kitchen BATH MOBLE HOME and Pest Control. Call Public Utlity your interests. - Johnna C. Lowther at the top of hill. 304-472- & W/D. Central ht & a/c. in nice community. Two 304-290-4085 or 304-472- Total Class I 7 Nelson Street 4.Proceedings under this Near college . Call Eva adults only, No smoking, 4398. (tfn) 4400. ( 4/15/19) Buckhannon, WV 26201 Petition can result in the Clall II No pets, Security deposit 304-613-9810. (3/29/19) permanent termination of your Real Estate $ 493,543,950 28.60 $1,411,536 Fiduciary Commissioner: and references required. Daya Masada Wright parental and/or custodial Personal Property 6,790,182 19,420 HELP WANTED: Looking 12 North Kanawha Street For more information call STONEY RUN STOR- Total Class II rights. 500,334,132 1,430,956 for someone to do In Home FOR RENT: FURNISHED 304-472-9454 available AGE - New Customer Buckhannon, WV 26201 5.YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, Estate: ROSEANN B. ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED April 1.2019 (4/8/19) Special! First Month Only Class III MARSHALL THAT A HEARING UPON 169,671,780 57.20 970,523 $20 on any size unit 5x10, Real Estate THE PETITION IN THE Personal Representative: Personal Property 251,297,451 1,437,421 Susan N. Marshall Harsh ABOVE STYLED ACTION FOR RENT: Mobile homes 10x10 or 10x20. Call To- Public Utility 99,013,688 566,358 IS SCHEDULED IN THE 11 Sedgwick Street for rent with utilities start- day! 472-5622. (tfn) Total Class III 519,982,919 2,974,302 Buckhannon, WV 26201 CIRCUITCOURTOFUPSHUR ing at $800. NO Deposit Class IV Estate: JOHN V. McGREW, COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, PETS till next year.. 304-473Real Estate 82,915,080 57.20 474,274 JR. ON THE 6th DAY OF MAY, Personal Property 45,282,845 259,018 Personal Representative: 1822 (tfn) 2019. AT 10;00 A.M., IN THE 19,666,976 112,495 Michael D. McGrew CIRCUIT COURTROOM OF CABIN LANE KENNELS Public Utility Total Class IV 147,864,901 845,787 THE UPSHUR COUNTY 31 Gaston Street Are you Planning a vacaMISCELLANEOUS COURTHOUSE, SITUATED Buckhannon, WV 26201 tion or a week-end get-aTotal Value & Projected Revenue $1,168,181,952 5,251,045 Estate: AT 4 0 W E S T M A I N ELIZABETH JO FOR SALE: Rabbits, Pedi- way? Come and visit our STREET, IN THE CITY OF MOORE cozy retreat for your pet. BUCKHANNON, UPSHUR Less Delinquentcies, Exonerations & Uncollectable Taxes5.00% 262,552 Personal Representative: greed, Mini rex, Mini rexes, COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, 2.00% 99,770 Tabitha Jean Deal lion heads and mutts $10- Privately owned, Owner Less Tax Discounts AT WHICH TIME AND PLACE on premises, Personalized Less Allowance for Tax Increment Financing see worksheet 1100 Wyndham Lane $30 each or all for $200.. YOU MAY APPEAR AND Sandusky, OH 44870 Please call 304-472-0788 attention for your pet, Af- (Subtraoted from regular current expense taxes levied only) Estate: DORIS ANN MOSS SHOW CAUSE AGAINST THE fordable rates, Convenient (4/22/19) SAME IF YOU SO DESIRE. Co-Personal Representative: Total ProJected Property Tax Collection 4,888,723 hours of operation. Kennels 6. A copy of the Samuel Kent Smallwood feature: Heating & air conPetition may be obtained from 97,774 321 Pheasant Ridge Road USE HAPPY JACK: Use dition; Spacious kennels Less Allessor Valuation Fund2.00% ...... the Clerk of the Circuit Court Bridgeport, WV 26330 (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levid only) Happy Jack Skin Balm to and runs; Fenced-in play Net Amoutn to be Raised by Levy of Prperty Taxes Co-Personal Representative: of Upshur County, West Virginia. ‘ treat “ hot spots” & allergies area; Loving care. Call or For Budget Purposes (Transfer amoutn to Worksheet GCRev-Account No. 301-01)$ 4,790,949 Aeric Kevin Smallwood Entered by the Clerk of this on dogs & cats without e-mail for information and/ #1026 (4/5,12 /2019) PO Box 162 Court this 4th. day of April, Republic, OH 44867 steroids. Orscheln Farm or directions; Reservations Estate: PHYLLIS JEAN 2019. & Home Store 417-967- welcome. Owner: Patty Brian P. Gaudet Circuit Clerk MOUL 8668 (www.kennelvax. Stamm, P.O. Box 355 for Upshur County, West Personal Representative: com)(3/8/19) Virginia Jane Lew, 26378 (304) Barbara Ann Lane #1033 (4/12,19/19) 2110 Little Sand Run Road 884-7311 (tfn)
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February 8
Chocolate Lovers Feast at WV Museum of American Glass in Weston 1-3 p.m. Call (304) 269-5006 for more info. Get your team spirit on at Youth Day 3 at Hometown Outfitters 9 a.m. Please call to register (304) 269-5698. Lewis Baseball Association will have an in-person sign up this Saturday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Registration is $60 for T-ball, baseball and softball. Copy of birth certificate required for every player. It will be in the practice building at Butchersville.
February 9
2nd Annual Lewis County’s Got Talent Show at 2 p.m. in LCHS Auditorium.
February 14
Lewis County Senior Citizens Center hosts a Sweetheart Dance at 6 p.m. offering finger foods, refreshments, music and dancing. A King and Queen will be crowned. Everyone welcome, $5 per person.
February 21
Lewis County Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Event 2-6 p.m. at Weston Headstart. Contact (304) 2698300, ext. 118 or 120 with questions.
February 29
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Dreamers and Fighters Annual Bingo at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Citizens Bank in Weston. Bingo to be held at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center. Remember: no children, no spectators, and no holds on tickets. All tickets are sold on first come first serve. Only 150 tickets sold.
The Concerned Citizen's Ad that was in the Jan. 29, 2020 Newspaper are propaganda Lies to only hurt the kids of Lewis County!! The Levy is specific as to where the taxpayers funds will go. 50% DOES NOT GO TO SUPPORT THE CENTRAL OFFICE As a matter of fact when a central office person retired they did not replace my position, they just reassigned and adjusted for the other supervisors to pick up more responsibilities. Read the Levy Ballot yourself!!!
Part I - VI: The Unknown Author states: "The state pays for 195 professional and 114 service personal (personnel) that is needed for the number of students. We have 368 employed at LCBE (LC Schools). We are over by 59 employees and we still have several postings open, and 5 positions on the WVDE website that say O employee, but budgeted. If you look on the WVDE website, you will see we a lot for 5 employees and it says we don't ..." First most of the positions Lewis County is over the state aid formula is because of the specialties area. Examples: School psychologist, school nurses, school counselors, special education teachers that have students of four or less and some have one on one. And yes, the number of professionals include Supervisors working at the BOE office. The WVDE State Formula does not separate those professions from the other positions. As far as Service Personnel, it is also outside the formula because many of them are Special Education Aides that work with one on one students or bus
drivers that only have 20 or fewer students on their bus. Due to the Federal Laws and regulations, Lewis County could not do with less Service Personnel in any classification except RENT bus drivers. That is the only group that has not had any RIF's (Reduction In FOR Force one laid off) over the past 20 years. 1, 2 no & 3 bedroom
apartments close to VII : Again the hidden cowardice person wrote: "If supplemental personnel salaries are mandated by WV code, then the state has had to provide the funding Main Street starting at to cover$700. the mandate, as they have done in counties with no levy." Includes water, Again, we have mistruths and lies: County's with no wifi, levy cable, do nottrash pay their teachers any supplements, example: Braxton County, Calhoun County and other & pest control. personnel get the WV State based salary and nothing above that. At least Lewis County cares enough about their employees to offer them money to help Minimum security deposit is offset their health care. If Lewis County takes away the perks of an extra $600 a year per employee, then the personnel shortage will be even larger. Why $250. Possible past would they stay for lessreferences moneyand when they could drive 15 minutes longer and receive higher pay? background checks required. XI: Who would want to withhold the opportunity for all Lewis County Children, Elderly and Vets from attending sporting events? That would only be from a Call or text selfish person, unless this person wants to pay for all those people themselves rather that everyone giving a little in taxes. The only reason schools charge at 304-699-9217. the gate is to pay for referees, maintenance of the clock, timekeepers, etc. They do not make real money at the gate! This Is a true asset to Lewis County. Also, does this person have proof that senior citizens were told to go to the BOE office to get a pass? I would think they would want to make it as easy as possible on them and all they would need is an ID with a Lewis County address and blrthdate (proof of age and live in Lewis County). XIII: The ad's writer states: "So why has the school system not help the voters of Lewis County to provide free Lunch/Breakfast to some students but not all?" Because Lewis County Students (as most other WV Counties) have such a high poverty rate at the elementary level that is what allows them with Federal & State funding to offer free lunches. The Levy again will only be helping all of Lewis County Students not just some. And hopefully some day the Federal Government will offer free lunch to ALL students, but until then some go hungry!! So why not help them now! XIV: WVSSAC has stated making a rule to have an Athletic Trainer at every sporting event at the middle and high school level. But that does not take the place of an ambulance on scene. Yes, an Athletic Trainer can assist with dislocated joints or consciences, but they will not be able to transport a seriously injured athlete to the hospital. They will need to wait for an ambulance to arrive which adds extra time to an already risky situation to a child's life! Fine Line Information: The outside agencies that are included in the levy work very closely with all Lewis County Schools. They work with the schools because they care about the education and lives of the students. They should be compensated for all they do to assist. Example: They also assist at Sporting Events to maintain control. These two things are true assets to the middle and high schools. And since the same people that defeated the Fire Levy is now trying to take this little bit of help from them! As well other County agencies assist the schools, like the Health Department, EMS and Public Library. Why would anyone want the children of Lewis County to receive less in the future? As far as the word "and" at the end of each section on means it ls a conjunction. Almost all legal documents use the word "and" to show continuation of information.
Obviously, the person(s) who wrote and placed this ad wants to hide behind being ANONYMOUS. One thing that really bothers me is: This person has obviously benefitted from the Lewis County School Levy when they attended school or as a parent, since Lewis County is well know for having the longest running and most beneficial levy in WV. Therefore, why would they want to deny the benefits they have received from the current and future students of Lewis County??? I don't live in Lewis County, but do live in Gilmer County where we also have an excess levy. And I have and will continue to vote for the Levy to help children. PAID FOR BY GRACE TALLHAMER
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LCHS JV Boys battle Bees
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By Wyatt Burns Sports Correspondent WESTON — The Lewis County High School Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball team hosted East Fairmont Friday night. The game stayed close in the early stages, with the score exchanging hands a few times in the first quarter of the game. The second quarter saw the Bees get off to a good lead, doubling the Minutemen’s score and taking a 23-16 into the locker room at the half. The Minutemen were able to somewhat stop the bleeding in the second half, only allowing the Bees to extend the lead by four to make it an 11-point game. The fourth quarter is where we saw the best Minutemen basketball, scoring 20. Lewis County was unable to come close enough though, with the contest ending with a 59-52 result in the Bees favor.
LCHS Minutemen lose thriller
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WESTON — On Friday evening, the Lewis County High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball team hosted East Fairmont. The Minutemen looked like the dominant team in the first half, leading 21-14 at the end of the first, and up 31-27 at the half. The Minutemen controlled the rebounds and were able to move the ball and get open shots, while a 3-point shot kept the Bees still buzzing in the first half. A slow third quarter offensively for Lewis County allowed the Bees to take the lead by 1 point heading into the fourth quarter. Costly turnovers and poor clock management enabled the Bees to retake a lead that the Minutemen held during the majority of the final quarter. The final two free throws sunk by East Fairmont shaped the game’s outcome as the Bees escaped with a 55-54 win.
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Lewis County High School Senior basketball players selected a teacher to salute for Teacher Appreciation Night. Players wrote a paragraph that was read as the teacher and player walked to mid-court. The boosters framed the words as a special souvenir for the teacher. Players salute all teachers and those who work with them.
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LCHS Wrestling battles illness
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WESTON — The Lewis County High School Wrestling Team battled RCB, Liberty, Hurricane, and their own sicknesses on Thursday. The Minutemen faced these teams with only around half of the team, due to the illnesses running rampant this time of year. The Minutemen may have struggled, but they still managed to collect a win over neighbor RCB. LCHS was defeated by Liberty and Hurricane though. Kevin Parsons went 1-2, Brock Mitchell went 2-0, Trenton Bush went 1-2, Bianca Jamen went 1-2, Austin Snider went 1-2, and Chris Patete finished 2-1.
RLBMS Wrestlers compete at Mason-Dixon Invitational
LCN Channel 3 students
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By Wyatt Burns Sports Correspondent BUCKHANNON — The Robert L. Bland Middle School Wrestlers traveled to the Mason-Dixon Invitational in Buckhannon last weekend. The Patriots had great success in the tournament, sending eight wrestlers to the final day. Chance Mayfield, Luke Boram, Landon Bush, Norman Tallhamer, Trey Nottingham, Jesse Parsons, Cameron Brown and Tyler Carson all advanced in the competition. Half of those who qualified for day two placed. Brown took home 5th place, Tallhamer took 4th, and Carson and Boram took 3rd in their respective weight classes.
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May 2, 2020 – LC Chamber of Commerce Adult Olympics at Jane Lew Park June – Lightburn Run at Jane Lew July 11 – Fireworks Run at Stonewall Resort August 15 – US Public Health Officers 5K at 9 a.m. in Weston Groundhog from Page 1 Bland Middle School’s sixth grade student, Emma, read aloud from the charming book “Groundhog Gets a Say.” Secretary of the West Virginia Wildlife Center Judy Channell, and mascot French Creek Freddie portrayed by Kenny Hall, handed out prizes for oldest member in attendance, youngest member in attendance, furthest traveler in attendance, and Happy Birthday wishes were sung
for 2019-2020. Many thanks to the WV Broadcasters Association for their support. This marks
the fourth straight year LCHS has received a grant.
September – Relay for Life of Lewis County at Jackson’s Mill October 24 – 4-H Cloverleaf Walk Run at Jackson’s Mill November 26, 2020 – 3rd Annual Gobble Gallop in Weston at 9 a.m. December 12, 2020 – 3rd Annual Cocoa and Cookies Walk Run at SJMH at 10 a.m. Groundhog Day Race - Hannah Brown for those who had birthdays. Freddie emerged at 10 a.m. after a 10 second countdown from the crowd, and soon after, Evans declared there was no shadow and spring would be near. Freddie has been predicting the weather since 1978 at the Wildlife Center, with 60 percent accuracy. The festival continues until February 9, at the Bank’s District Volunteer Fire Department. On Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8, people are encouraged to come and meet the southern Upshur County Firefighters,
enjoy food, baked goods, and participate in a cake walk sponsored by the Relay for Life. End the evening with live music, featuring The Joyful Servants, Steve Peters, The Forgiven Disciples, and The Shelter. The festival will conclude on February 9 at 2 p.m. with live music featuring Soldiers of the Cross, Praying for Change (PFC), and The Shelter. Come out and celebrate the 5th Annual Groundhog Festival with friends, food and good music. Come celebrate the early spring predication made by
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French Creek Freddie. Groundhog Day isn’t where the excitement stops at the West Virginia Wildlife Center. The center is hosting many events this year, including the celebration of West Virginia Day, coming up next on June 20. “Come celebrate the birth of our state,” reads the West Virginia Wildlife Center website. The West Virginia Wildlife Center is located at 163 Wildlife Road, French Creek. They look forward to seeing visitors as warmer months approach.
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Commission from Page 1 commissioners explained their hands were tied on the issue. Ramsey also requested for a barking dog ordinance, but the commission again stated that unfortunately, they could not do much about the issue. Commissioners approved for Lewis County to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary County. This follows at least 12 other counties in the state to protect the residents from anyone trying to unconstitutionally revoke their right to bear arms. In other business, John Breen presented three exonerations. The commission approved to name a private road “Evergreen Road,” located at 3590 Valley Chapel Road, as well as Chief Deputy R. Hyre’s resignation at the Sheriff’s Office. The commission also reviewed the Upshur County Commission January 30 meeting agenda, both the Jackson’s Mill and Jane Lew Volunteer Fire Departments’Annual Reimbursement Collection Reports, the West Virginia Public Service Commission Disbursement of E911 fees, and coal severance tax allocation. The commission voted to table the motion for the Commission to contribute $500 to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council until they are able to discuss it with Lewis County Senior Center. The commission did not approve the consideration of a codicil to the Last Will and Testament of Grey Michael Shaver and moved that the will shall stand as is. Commissioner Agnes Queen reported on her town walk through for the HGTV competition, as well as the Flash Mob. She also talked about developing a Lewis County Foundation, a group trying to start a 50K Mountain Bike race in the county, and the meetings, conference calls and trainings that she attended for the past two weeks. County Administrator Cindy Whetsell reported on her meetings from the past two weeks, as well as the meetings for this week. Due to out of town training, the February 11 and February 18 Commission meetings will be cancelled, leaving the next meeting to be Tuesday, February 25. The Lewis County Commission meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Lewis County Courthouse, with the exception of State or Federal Holidays. All are welcome to attend. City from Page 1 Rhett Dusenbury also reported on behalf of Congressman Alex Mooney on the recent grant workshop and reminded the Fire Chief that Mooney will be happy to write a letter in support for any other grant opportunities to come. In other business, City Manager Chad Minnick gave the Planning Commission reports. The next tentative meeting will be February 12 at City Hall. The Historic Landmark Commission is planning to hold their next meeting on
February 13 at 5 p.m. in the back office of TALA. They are currently looking to fill vacancies. The Board of Parks and Recreation will be meeting Friday at 2 p.m. They will be addressing the recent vandalism at a park. It was reported that someone broke the swing set, tore up a trampoline set, and dumped the trash from the trash can. Sanitary Board Director Dee Evans reported that two of their four projects are complete. The first project is in the final stages and the second is waiting on the first to be done. Projects three and four are finished. City Manager Minnick gave the financial and department
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BUCKHANNON — The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility needs help finding furever homes for Brooke and Woody. Volunteers from Luv 4 Animals and The Animal Outreach Project would also like to encourage pet owners to make accommodations for cold weather by ensuring their outdoor animals have sufficient housing and bedding. Please contact these groups on Facebook if you need assistance. Brooke is a beautiful black and white Tuxedo cat. She is approximately two years old and has now been spayed, thanks to Luv 4 Animals. Brooke was brought in from Buckhannon and gets along well with other cats. She has already been vaccinated and dewormed, and her adoption fee is only $15. Woody is a handsome brindle Cur. He is five years old and weighs 37 pounds. Woody was brought in from the Jane Lew area and Luv 4 Animals has already asreports. The WV Make it Shine, the spring clean-up event, is in the planning stages and the community is encouraged to help out. More information to come. For new business, the Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding from Kara Vaneck to harvest herbs from city-owned properties, approved the appointed Clara Atchison to the Planning Commission, and approved the first reading of an ordinance de-authorizing the Arts Council as a City Board commission. The Council also approved the authorizing for the City Manager to execute a contract with
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sisted to get him neutered. He shows no interest in the cats and has passed two dog tests. Woody is getting more comfortable with socialization and better with his leash training every day. Brooke and Woody, as well as many other loving cats and dogs, are available for adoption at the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility located on Mud Lick Road in Buckhannon, so stop by and find the perfect pet for your family. Adopt, don’t shop! L-UAC is always in need of volunteers if you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile cause to assist. Donations of food and pet supplies are always welcome. L-UAC is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. Brooke to noon, and also now the first Sunday of each month 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or you can call (304) 472-3865 to schedule an appointment. If you need assistance with proper animal housing, bedding or any other pet needs, please contact Luv 4 Animals or The Animal Outreach Project on Facebook.
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A VOTE FOR THE LEVY IS A VOTE FOR OUR CHILDREN THE CHILDREN OF LEWIS COUNTY NEED YOUR VOTE. SEND THE MESSAGE TO THEM: On February 8th, Lewis County citizens will have the opportunity to vote for something which is vital to the foundation of our school system: the 2020 – 2025 Lewis County Education Levy. There are some AWESOME improvements from the last levy! These include but are not limited to: · FREE breakfast and lunch for ALL students in Lewis County, regardless of income · FREE entry into Lewis County athletic and academic events for veterans, senior citizens, and LC students · $500,000 specifically denoted to buildings, maintenance, and security The significance of the gift of two free meals a day for the students of Lewis County cannot be understated: access to consistent and healthy food has been proven again and again to positively impact a child’s quality of life, including school performance. By including free admittance to Lewis County athletic and academic events not only for students but for veterans and senior citizens, as well, the school system hopes to honor those who have already served our nation and community. Finally, in an unpredictable time, money specially designated to the security of the schools may help Lewis County families to sleep more soundly at night, knowing extra measures have been taken to help secure the schools and protect their children. Despite these significant additions, the levy rate is not going up and does not raise taxes; rather, the rate remains the same as with the current levy. These additions come from a restructuring of fund allocation, not from extra money from the taxpayer. The levy also does not give county office administrators supplements or raises despite misinformation being spread. The levy does pay for dozens of positions throughout the county, including teachers, counselors, secretaries, a school nurse, and more. These are not new positions but are ones currently paid for by the levy. If the 2020 – 2025 Education Levy does not pass, those positions would be eliminated, enlarging class sizes and stretching thin an already overwhelmed system. It pays for the trips and other equipment and supplies of one of - if not the - best music programs in the state. If the levy does not pass, the band and music programs will be all but eliminated as the majority of their funds come from the levy. The funds go toward our sports teams, allowing us to bus students to and from games and ensuring our students don’t have to operate under a “pay to play” system that many couldn’t afford. It also pays for transport for other extra-curricular and academic activities. This is all in addition to paying for the classroom basics of textbooks, technology, and other curriculum-related expenses and toward after-school programs. Athletics, band, academic competitions – often, these are the most meaningful and memorable experiences for students, the ones which they will carry around with them forever with a sense of pride and accomplishment. If we deny them this levy, countless students will lose the opportunity to participate in these activities so vital to their sense of personal identity and self-esteem because of a lack of funds or a lack of parental availability to transport. It is also important to remember that the levy is not the time to take personal vengeance out on the person you believe has done you or your child wrong. If you do not agree with something a teacher does, contact them and try to resolve it. If you feel a school policy is wrong, reach out to the principal. If you disagree with a board policy, attend a board meeting and voice your opinion there. If your issue is with a specific board member, you have the opportunity to vote for the board member of your choosing in the next election. If it is state or federal law that you have issue with, take it up with your state or federal representatives. Voting no on the levy because of issues with one of those individuals or entities hurts the children and does nothing to change the positions of those you are at issue with. No one person is ever going to agree with every decision any institution makes, and a school system is no different. That is not a valid reason to vote against the children of Lewis County, and there is no legitimate way to construe a vote against the levy as anything but that. With something as complex as a levy for an entire school system, there are bound to be pieces which some individuals disagree with. This is true for anything of this nature and size. Again, that is not a valid reason to vote against the children of Lewis County. We all want a better Lewis County, and we should all work very hard for it. This is why we have School Improvement Councils, board meetings, and local community groups which are open for us all to participate in. You can be part of a positive change for Lewis County without crippling the education of 2,550 students, and it is no exaggeration that the levy failing will be a devastating blow to a county which is actually improving. Test scores have gone up the past two years after a years-long pattern of decline. We have embraced the relationship-based Model Schools system to help us better serve our students and recently implemented the Community in Schools program which is designed to connect students to resources many of them desperately need. We also just made our way off of the West Virginia Department of Education’s financial watchlist because of their satisfaction with the way we have been managing our finances. (Other counties like Upshur and Randolph remain.) Lewis County schools are on their way up! In addition to all of the wonderful things the levy does for our schools, money has also been designated in the levy to four other Lewis County entities which are pillars of our community: the Lewis County Extension Services (including 4-H), the Lewis County Emergency Ambulance Service, the Louis Bennett Public Library, and the Lewis County Health Department. We are not a wealthy county. We simply don’t have the tax base to give to our students what some other counties do. We can, however, give them the advantages of a county which makes sure they are fed and secure with upto-date textbooks and technology and that they are easily able to participate in the extra-curricular activities so many of them hold dear. There are 2,550 students in our system, and every one of them deserves the best that we as a community can give them.
WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR EDUCATION! VOTE YES ON THE LEVY FEBRUARY 8TH!
THE LEVY DOES NOT RAISE TAXES THE MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE LEVY ARE FROM RESTRUCTURING FUND ALLOCATION, NOT FROM ADDITIONAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THE LEVY RATE REMAINS THE SAME AS WITH THE CURRENT LEVY.
THE LEVY GIVES - FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS IN LEWIS COUNTY
- FREE ENTRY INTO LC ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, VETERANS AND SENIOR CITIZENS - TEXTBOOKS, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER CURRICULUM TOOLS FOR ALL LC STUDENTS - FUNDS FOR OUR AWARD-WINNING BAND AND MUSIC PROGRAMS - TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ATHLETIC, ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
VOTE YES! on the Lewis County 2020-2025 Education Levy! February 8th, 2020
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Send the message to our kids that we care about them and their education: Vote yes on the Lewis County Education Levy! PAID FOR BY LEWIS COUNTY EDUCATORS FOR LEWIS COUNTY’S CHILDREN
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Concerned citizens of all over Lewis County ask you to consider the following when you cast your Vote for the LC School Levy Feb 8, 2020. Information has been researched by phone calls, WVDE websites and Public Information at the LCB office.
Let us tell you 2545 student’s and 368 employee’s reasons why you should consider your vote. As we all have learned 70% of our person and property tax goes to our school system. With that and federal and state funding Lewis County will receive $28,213,959.00 for the 2020 school year. That is NOT counting your levy money. Did you know, it takes $12,000.00 per students to provide everything they need in a school year. That number will very from child to child in their needs. $12,000.000 x 2545 = $30,500,000.00 a year. At the last LCBE meeting it was told we have $3,000,000.00 million dollars left over from 2019. How many times have you heard our school system needs change? How many times have you heard parents say, my child doesn’t have books in school? Or Students say, WE need changes in our school? Several times in the past few weeks we have seen educators say on FB our school system will SUFFER if this levy fails! Let’s think about that! Definition of suffer, allow to occur or continue, permit, tolerate, fail to prevent or suppress. What will our students have different than Barbour, and Randolph Counties ask yourself? (they have NO LEVY) Do they SUFFER as the teachers and administration want you to believe? NO Buckhannon failed a levy 1993-1999 then passed a revised levy. Now the voters feel they have a better school system. Will we need to make some changes? Yes, but SUFFER NO! We need to change in unnecessary spending! If the state doesn’t require a trip, $1000.00 trips add up. Paying $30,000.00 to update policies that each department is going over. It’s time the BOARD members work together and not just give to the employees and think of our students. Do the students have breakfast and lunch? Yes, Barbour or Randolph DO NOT pay for meals, they have no levy. Upshur has a levy, but DO NOT pay for meals to
all 3775 students. All these counties meals are paid by federal funding.
Do School Systems with NO LEVY pay for: - Do they have books? Yes, Do, parents purchase them? NO - Do the students have breakfast and lunch? Yes - Do they have extracurricular activities? Yes, Parents take them to close counties, but the parents are also going. To further away games, trips and etc they raise money with PTO or organization. - Do they have a lack in teacher? Every county does with and without a levy. If we could have the number of teachers in a classroom needed no one could afford. This list could go on. But let’s talk about how we could change our levy to make it better! Wouldn’t it be nice if 51% or more was allocated for our students, 25% to building, grounds and transportation? Then 24% to help ALL Employees, as we need them ALL to give our students the everyday fundamentals to learn! Have the levy so you can vote on each item, so the school system can see where the voters want their tax dollars go. Like how? Accountability: show the taxpayers each month in the Newspaper online what you purchase for the students. If you can show us what they are doing, show us what you are providing with the taxpayers’ money. To benefit students: 1. Each year books are purchased to update for the students, with extras. No child should have to make copies, have flash drives to take home in order to provide an additional information for his/her education. 2. Technology: All our students can not afford technology. When you get to part of the middle and all high school computers, internet is a major part in todays leaning. We need to be providing to better assist in education. 3. School supplies: every student provided with school supplies all year long. No child sent home with a list of what the child will need per class or grade level. Also, supplies for EVERY teacher to provide learning materials for students, including but limited to supplies to update billboards featuring lesson. 4. Provide FREE lunch/breakfast to all students NOT just elementary like we do now. That would mean the private school of St. Pats also. As those parents are taxpayers in the community. (we might watch as the federal government is working on to pay for ALL Students) 5. Extracurricular activities: athletic teams, band, music activities, theater activities, academic competitions, and after school programs
Supplements: 1. For years we have seen supplements paid to board employees administration some in the excess of $26.000.00. This is public records. On FB, it was said that it was taken out of the levy. But clearly it says supplements. A. It says the supplements are mandated by the state back in 1984. The state is providing that to the school systems. Otherwise how would these supplements that was mandated be paid to the employees of the 11 counites in WV that DON’T have a levy. B. If the supplements were taken out per statement on FB by board president where is the minutes to the board meeting to reflect this statement? C. Why have they not been brought forward to defend these supplements. D. Also, when asked to other board members about them being taken out, they can’t remember if they were. E. Why in 2017 did the LC Superintendent at the time take the supplement away from one employee, but after the employee filed grievance (without ever being heard) did the board resend and give the supplement back to the employee? This information is in the minutes of LCB. 2. Outside services: A. LCEMS, We need to have in the levy since the tax payers are paying for the services of two people and ambulance on duty at all contact sports, (10 between middle and High School) that if the students has to be transported to Stonewall Jackson Hospital NO charge it billed to the students parents. As, they are the ones paying for the assistance. OR we consider paying them by the hour. Also, the school system should NOT be charged for first aide, CPR classes. B. Library, this is a great opportunity for our students to use after school hours. How long are they open? The hours need to reflect in order to help students after school. How often does our school system take the students to the library? C. Health Dept: What services do they provide other than food handlers card. The state and Federal pay for the immunization shots required to go to public schools. D. Extension: 4H. It is a great organization to keep our youth active after school hours. BUT so is the Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Why do we not support those also? E. Our Fire Departments visit our schools frequently to provide fire safety to our students. They also, have provide to our middle school and high school in events. So, why to we not provide something to them also? F. WOULD it not be nice as the voters of LEWIS COUNTY to see in the local newspaper, G. FREE Admission to sporting events: 1. Should not have a price on it to our students, as they are supporting fellow classmates and their school. 2. Should not have a price on it as our Veterans, are the ones that supported us to be able to have our children and our school system. 3. Should not have a price on it to our seniors, as they are supporting the school system that the taxpayers money has come from thought the many years of living in Lewis County. The best part is all of these WILL SPEND money once inside at the concessions stand that will benefit the team they are supporting. Accountability: As we all know, we need to work together to make change. Some has said, lets consider these changes in 5 years as that is how long the levy runs. Ask yourself: 1. What changes have you seen in the past 5 years of the previous levy of $15 million dollars benefited the students of Lewis County? Yes, we have new Elementary schools, and a new High School. (took several years) But what do you see and have your heard that went to better each student in education? We will leave you with this: 1. Do we want to hurt the students of Lewis County? NO, we want to see change to make it better. 2. Do we want to make it a better place of employment? Yes, the state is not going to help us as a county to keep good employees, so it’s up to us. 3. Has our school system gotten better or worse in the past 15 years where we have let the board of education do what they wanted with $45 million dollars of our money? Everyone has ? 4. Do we have economical issues in our area? Yes. 5. Do we have grandparents raising grandkids, do we have elderly having a hard time making ends meet? Yes 6. Has the economy and number of residents dropped over the years? Yes 7. Are you having to adjust to the cost of living due to travel for work, food prices, utilities, house payment? Yes 8. Do you think the school system is upset with the VOTERS finding out this information? YES, but the voters have the right to know lingo of this levy like they have been provided in others types of levy’s that was voted down. After learning on some that we have passed.
A. Provide new uniforms for Middle School and High School, Band, all athletic clubs every 3 years. B. Provide all trips to sporting events, after school programs. C. Provide set number of trips PAID for each elementary school to take field trips. These students will learn hands on by going to, the capital, state park, library’s etc. Also, end of the year trip. (now they are mandated by the LCSB system
So, how do you ask should you VOTE?
Building, Grounds, and Transportation: This would be for upgrades not provided by the state. This is a list that would need worked with each department to see what they need that they can’t get. WE have heard new lawn mower, place to wash school bus, new AC/Heat, New sound system at the LC Board meetings to name a few.
Concerned Citizens have done the homework that we were asked to do. WE have provided websites, phone numbers etc to back up the information found. We have NOT just posted letters of statements.
to pay $25 an hour per bus driver and $2.00 a mile, that is money going back in the general funds, bus drivers do not make that rate of pay, per school policy)
All Employees: To much of the school systems pay, is based on jobs titles. When each of the titles have a job in the education to ALL our students. So why shouldn’t ALL our employees get across the board supplement to help keep the teachers, secretary, aids, principals, bus drivers, etc from going to a better paying job? WE need to be attracting others to come to our county to work. As we have seen issues are dividing our school system. This could help as the employee needs. Taking trips to benefit them and work, insurance etc. Now, Let’s talk about what we don’t want that has continued for years.
For several months, several concerned citizens have been attending board meeting to listen, take part in and ask question. They have made suggestion on this upcoming levy but was ignored. So, when that happened, we decided to investigate our upcoming levy.
We have taken the heat of the school system, newspaper articles, etc. But the one thing we ALL have in common and NO one understands.
WE ALL want what is best for our students of Lewis County moving forward. A Vote NO says it time to change the levy to give more to the students! Because we want to support them more. A Vote Yes, is a vote to say YOU, except that our school system will continue as it has, as they feel you’re not watching.
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