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LEWIS COUNTY COMMUNITY GUIDE Serving all of Lewis County, West Virginia Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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Newbrough Arbogast out as finance manager new chair of local group
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Weston City Council voted on a split vote with Mayor Kim Harrison casting the deciding vote to not retain Dodie Arbogast, left, as finance manager after several years on the job. Also pictures are Weston Fire Chief Kenny James a Chief of Police Josh Thomas. JOHN CLISE/Lewis County Community Guide
Thomas Newbrough was recently elected the new chair of Lewis County First replacing Ray Smith who held the position for the three previous years. Newbrough, a financial advisor at Edward Jones studied economics at The Ohio State University. By John Clise Editor
Thomas Newbrough was recently elected the new chair of Lewis County First an all-volunteer group looking to make improvements in Lewis County. “I’m excited,” Newbrough said. “I’ve been with Lewis County First for four years. I’m looking forward to stepping up.” According to Newbrough he is looking forward to the coming year and what it holds for the group and for Lewis County. “I’m looking forward to us doing some great things coming year,” he said. Newbrough, 28, is currently employed as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. He studied economics at The Ohio State Univeristy. He resides in Weston with his spouse Brittney Barlett. Newbrough replaces Ray Smith who has been chair of the group for the past three years. “I’ve truly enjoyed seeing the group grow and serve Lewis County,” Smith said. Other individuals elected to positions in the group include Gary Weaver as vice chair; Michelle Allen as treasurer; and Kayla Talbert as secretary.
Watch what you flush in Weston
According to officials with the Weston sanitary Board, items are being put in the sanitary sewer system via toilets causing problems throughout the sanitary sewer system. These items will block main lines, clog pumps and block off personal home/residential lines. It can cost $6,000 to $10,000 to repair a damaged pump and $15,000 to replace a pump. One of the main items causing the biggest problem is disposable wipes, according to officials. Even though these wipes are marketed as flushable they do not break down or dissolve in the sewer and water. They become entangled in the pumps and clog them causing a blockage in the lines. Baby wipes, adult wipes and wipes of all kinds being flushed is leading to system wide troubles. Other products being flushed causing blockages include paper towels, feminine hygiene products, plastic bags, and articles of clothing. Officials ask that you do not flush these items down the toilet. Customers are asked to take note of this information, and to speak with children and others in the household about the importance of not flushing these items. Officials note they appreciate customers and all they are doing to help them keep sewer lines clear. For more information, call the treatment plant at 304-2693489 or the billing office at 304-269-1300.
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By John Clise Editor WESTON — During Monday evening’s monthly Weston City Council meeting held at the Weston Volunteer Fire Department council members voted on a split with Mayor Kim Harrison casting the tie
breaker not to retain current Dodie Arbogast as finance manager for the coming year. With Council members Steve Weaver and Herb Curtis voting to keep Arbogast and members Randy Bohan and Gary Foster voting not to retain her, Harrison was left to make the deciding vote in the neg-
ative thus releasing Arbogast from her position. Arbogast was hiring during the prior administration as finance manager. Chad Borum, engineer for the West Virginia Department of Highways, appeared before council to discuss the two bridges on 4th Street that are in
need of repair or replacement. The smaller bridge is of beam construction with a concrete pad on top it, according to Borum. On the smaller bridge, the reason for replacement is the failure of the concrete pad on See Arbogast on Page 5
Lewis County has Lewis County increase in whooping native GSC cough cases employee of the year
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Glenville State College Staff Employee of the Year Jason Gum, left, with John Beckvold. GLENVILLE - Jason Gum, Staff Librarian and Archivist at Glenville State College, has been named the 2019 Staff Employee of the Year. Nominations for the award called Gum friendly, highly-respected, humble, and a skilled collaborator. Another coworker said, “Students know they can go to Jason for good advice on research projects because he has a reputation as a smart researcher and someone who can help them save time by finding the right resources for their projects. He is approachable and makes sure people know they can trust him.” “I was grateful for being acknowledged by my colleagues in such a meaningful, professional
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way,” Gum said. “Glenville State College serves an important purpose in a very unique region, and I am humbled to be recognized as a significant part of its operations by my peers.” Gum came to GSC as a student in the fall of 2000. He began working at the Robert F. Kidd Library that December as a student assistant. He would go on to complete a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in business in December of 2004 before returning to the Library where he served in a temporary capacity during the extended absence of a full-time staff member. In 2008 he joined the RFK Library staff
According to a social media release, the Lewis County Health Department is currently seeing an increase in Pertussis “Whooping Cough” cases in Lewis County. Pertussis cases are one of the mandatory reportable diseases that the Health Department investigates. The Health Department is currently investigating and working with all local healthcare providers to make sure all individuals affected are educated, vaccinated and treated. Pertussis outbreaks are common in the United States due to them being defined as two or more people with the diagnosis. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory disease. Pertussis is known for coughing episodes that when the person breathes in, it results in a “whooping sound”. Pertussis can affect people of all ages but can be very serious for babies less than a year old. The reason for this is because they are not fully vaccinated. The best way to protect yourself is by getting
vaccinated and staying up to date on your vaccinations. Vaccinated children and adults can become infected with and spread pertussis; however, symptoms are typically much less serious in vaccinated people. “How do I know if I have been vaccinated”? If you are an adult check your vaccination record and see if you have had a vaccine called Tdap. This stands for tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis. School age children are required to be vaccinated. Contact your childs pediatrician or your family Doctor to verify if you have questions regarding your child’s vaccination status. Children receive a vaccination called DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis). Children should receive DTaP at age 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months and 4-6years old. They then receive TDaP prior to 7th grade or as early as 11 years old. For any further information please contact your medical provider or the Health Department at 304-269-8218.
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