Lewis County Community Guide July 24, 2019

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LEWIS COUNTY COMMUNITY GUIDE Serving all of Lewis County, West Virginia

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SJMH names employee of the month

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

304-472-2800

BOE elects new president

JOHN CLISE/Lewis County Community Guide

Newly elected Lewis County Board of Education President Jim Flesher listens intently as Lewis County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robin Lewis listens. Board members discussed a number of issues including the upcoming school levy and how to best present it to the community.

Tara Arnold

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Information Technology (IT) employee Tara Arnold has been selected as Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Month for July 2019. She began employment at the Hospital in 2010 as a tech on the Special Delivery Unit. She then transferred to the IT Department.

She manages the day-to-day issues and workflow for Cerner, which is the electronic medical records system for SJMH. Her position allows her to work with every department and member of SJMH. The nominator wrote: “Tara has been extremely helpful with the implementation and continuation for Cerner. She has taken the brunt of the staff and providers’ frustrations but has provided help 24/7. Tara takes her position to heart and does an amazing job. Tara is available for staff and providers at any time day or night. Stonewall is blessed to have Tara.”

Tara is married to Todd, an assistant manager at Beacon Roofing, in Clarksburg, and they live at Belington. The couple has two children – Alivia, 6, and Cooper, 3. She is the daughter of Doran and Cheryl Davis, of Weston. She graduated from Lewis County High School and received her degree in public relations from West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC), and her MBA from there also.

In her spare time she enjoys kayaking on the Cheat River.

Her other activities are family-oriented such as taking the children to the local zoos or spending time at home.

Tara is delighted with the honor.

She said, “I absolutely love working here. I have grown both personally and professionally here and am treated like a family member. I work with great people within the department and across the whole organization.

National Night Out

By John Clise Editor

National Night Out in Lewis County has been set for Lewis County Park onAugust 6 from 6-9 p.m.

This year’s event is hosted

by Lewis County First with Brittney Barlett serving as even chair.

According to Barlett there will have lots of community organizations and local law enforcement and emergency services personnel to help our county get resources they need and meet those who serve and protect them in attendance.

There will be free food, swim and putt-putt for the entire Lewis County population to enjoy. We do this to strengthen our community bond. National Night Out is entirely volunteer and sponsorship-based.

Currently, they have 12 bikes for giveaway as part of the event plus other prizes.

“We have lots of individual and business sponsors including Shentel, Sprint, Lewis County Democrat Women’s See Night Out on Page 5

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Members of the Lewis County Board of Education elected a new president Monday evening after June resignation of former President of Debbie Clem. Clem resigned for new employment opportunities.

On a motion from board member Paul Derico and a second from recently appointed member Phyllis Hinterer, with Lewis County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robin Lewis serving as president until the election of a new president,

members voted 3-1 to approve the appointment of Jim Flesher as president of the board. Flesher abstained on the vote, and board member Mike Holden voted no.

During school levy discussions, Dr. Lewis instructed

board members tome up with a list of 10 people or groups they felt could be influential in seeking a positive outcome for the renewal of the level.

The levy date has yet to be See BOE on Page 5

Council meets for Lewis County work session Blueprint event set for tonight

By John Clise Editor

date as well as investigating those vendors doing business with businesses in the city not Weston City Council con- paying the fees at all. vened a work session Monday One example he gave was evening to discuss a number vendors doing business with of issues including B&O convenience stores in the city taxes, parking issues, and the that do not pay the tax on their resident complaint process, sales as required. among others.

Minnick informed council With all members present that DataMax specializes in and department heads in at- examining businesses to be tendance, the group jumped sure they are paying their fair into a discussion on of B&O share. The company works tax collection and possible primarily with West Virginia lost revenue to vendors and and South Carolina businesses businesses not paying their full to maximize those collections. amount on those taxes.

“It will add to the existing PHOTO SUBMITTED According to City Manager revenue stream,” Minnick said.

Chad Minnick, a representative Minnick said the company Members of the Ireland community recently gathered at of DataMax made a cold call requested a two year agreement the community builsing there to learn more about Lewis on city hall recently to pitch and to receive 50 percent of County Blueprint Community and what it means to the future of the county. their services in helping the city get their B&O taxes up to See Council on Page 5

By John Clise These open meetings and Ice Editor Cream Social are free and open to the public. During the event, Lewis County Blueprint residents can learn more about Community has another public the Blueprint Communities event for this evening from 6 Program and how it can assist to 9 p.m. at the Lewis County with community revitalization.

Park to include a free swim and As a member of the community, an opportunity to learn about every resident plays an instruwhat exactly being a Blueprint mental role in the Blueprint Community means.

Communities process. During According to organizers, this kick-off event, citizens earlier this year, Lewis County will have the opportunity to was selected as one of six new share their unique perspectives Blueprint Communities in West on priorities that will help Virginia. This program assists strengthen the community, with building strong local lead- while also communicating their ership, strengthening partner- future vision for Lewis County.

JOHN CLISE/Lewis County Community Guide ships, and laying the foundation “It’s exciting,” Lewis CounParking Enforcement Officer Malissa Henline, left, for community development by ty Commission President explains what arking meters mean to downtown traffic as working with the community to Agnes Queen said . “We have Weston City Manager Chad Minnick listens. develop a strategic action plan See Blueprint on Page 5 towards success.

THURSDAY Sunny 80/58

FRIDAY Sunny 83/62

SATURDAY Sunny 84/63

SUNDAY Sunny 85/64

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

SPORTS

Fourth Annual Remote control car racing a hit Women’s Basketball Golf Outing Set for August GLENVILLE - The Glenville State College Women’s Basketball team will host the Fourth Annual Tip-off Golf Tournament at the Mingo Bottom Golf Course in Elizabeth, West Virginia on Saturday, August 31.

The four person shotgun start golf outing will begin at 9:00 a.m. Entry fees are $60 per player or $240 per team.

Prices include green fees, cart, lunch, and prizes.

Sponsorships are available; $1,000 for Platinum, $500 for Gold Front 9 & Back 9 Sponsors, and $100 for Silver Hole.

For more information and to register, contact Assistant Coach Scott Stephens by e-mail at Scott.Stephens@glenville. edu or call (304) 834-6011.

LC Youth Basketball Sign ups set

Modified S/C class top fisnishers included: 1st, Justin Huber; 2nd, Charlie Chips and 3rd, Bill Root

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Signups for Lewis County Youth League Basketball senior league will be August 1st and 2nd at St Pats Gym from 7pm to 8 pm. There will be two divisions. These two leagues are coed teams.

13-15 year olds 16-17 year olds Age determined as of December 1, 2019. 12 year olds that aged out of the 10-12 league in February are eligible to play.

Commission accepts resignation

By John Clise Editor

WESTON- Member of the Lewis County Commission accepted the resignation letter of an employee in the Lewis County Circuit Clerk’s office yesterday morning.

Lewis County Deputy Circuit Clerk Tammy Harris tendered her resignation as deputy circuit clerk effective July 31 in order to pursue another job.

Lewis County Circuit Clerk Beth Burkhart appeared before the commission to ask that they accept the resignation and allow her to pot the vacant position to begin the search for a replacement.

Commission members approved both requests.

Burkhart noted that she nothing but good things to say about Harris and her time as an employee in the clerk’s office.

“I wish her nothing but the best,” Burkhart said noting that she had been a great asset as an employee.

Upon the written request of Cary Smith, Region VII Planning & development Council commissioners were presented with a Small Cities Block Grant application for a Phase I water extension. A public hearing was held on this grant as required. The commission agreed to sign the grant application so that it can be submitted for consideration.

Sheriff Adam M. Gissy presented the Fiscal Year 2019 Sheriffs financial statement. The report was accepted by commission qualifying Gissy for his commission in the amount of $15,000.

Commissioners discussed and approved sending correspondence to Frontier Communications, The West Virginia Public Service Commission, the Governor and state and federal legislative delegation requesting work be done to eliminate the frequent and lengthy outages of both internet and landline telephone services provided by Frontier Communications.

Lewis County Commission President Agnes Queen noted the service provided was not up to par with what is expected and often leave people in the southern end of the county, as well as many other areas, without phone or internet services which could be life threatening in certain situations.

She also noted customers weren’t getting the services they aid for each month.

Lewis County Commissioner Rod Wyman noted simply that the service is “just awful.”

Commissioner Pat Boyle said much of the blame on the poor service could be linked back to antiquated equipment still in use in the county and the need to have it replaced.

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Late Model S/C top finishers included: 1st, Mark Travis; 2nd, JJ Hitt and 3rd, Bradley Smith

MudBoss Class top finishers included: 1st, Charlie Chips; 2nd, Norman Cunningham and 3rd, JJ Hitt

With three down and three to go in the Tri-County RC Dirt Oval Series, remote control car racing will return to Paradise Valley RC Speedway.

This past Saturday was a

good shape as we started our hot lap sessions. A local 4-H Club selling hot dogs, chips and drinks.

According to event organizers, this was the 3rd race in the

great evening for racing at Squeak’s RC Raceway near Salem with 21 drivers rounding the field and several drivers running two classes.

Tim Powell had the track in

Tri-County RC Dirt Oval Series.

The next series race will be help on July 27th at Paradise Valley RC Speedway in Lewis County. Check them out on Facebook.

Spiker Bull Ride

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Photo courtesy of Spiker Bull Ride

Devon Weaver, center, won both nights and won the average buckle at the 2019 Soiker BullRide over the weekend. Pictured from left to right are Kermit Stutler with Bykota, Doug with Buckin B Cattle Co., Weaver, and John Bob Spiker.

See page 7 for more exciting images from the bull ride.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

OBITUARIES

Evelyn Jane Beckner Evelyn Jane Beckner, age 85, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Grafton City Hospital in Grafton, WV. She was born February 12, 1934, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late John and Thelma Slaughter Shipman.

On October 4, 1954, she married Herbert E. Beckner who preceded her in death on October 10, 2003.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Sunderland and two brothers, Robert and Edward Shipman.

She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Bosley and husband Herbert of Buckhannon; two grandsons, Michael E. Hawkins and wife Michele of Weston, WV and Jeremy L. Hawkins and wife Meagan of Hudsonsville, MI; one granddaughter, Michelle L. Hawkins of Buckhannon; two great-grandsons, Aiden Radabaugh and Damon Hawkins both of Buckhannon; five great-granddaughters, Emma, Amelia and Helen Radabaugh all of Buckhannon, Ainsley Hawkins of Weston and Jordan Hawkins of Hudsonsville; one sister, Marlene Baldwin of Massillon, OH; one brother, Johnny Shipman and wife Myr-

Effie Regina “Jeanie” Lattea

tle of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Beckner was a homemaker. She was a member of the Way of Holiness Church and was a charter member of the F.O.E. # 4357.

Friends will be received Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 10 AM to 11 AM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckhannon Veterans Cemetery in Buckhannon.

Online condolences may be made to the family atwww. polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Effie Regina “Jeanie” Lattea, 66, of Weston, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown after fighting a hard battle.

She was born in Weston on January 29, 1953, to the late Martin Lee and Delphia Bell Ables Donaldson. Her husband, Roy Leon Lattea, parents and her brothers, Billy and Bobby Lee Donaldson, have welcomed her into Heaven.

Jeanie is survived by three sons: Michael Lee Gum of Horner, Benny Joe Gum of Oil Creek, and Leroy Gum of Weston; daughter of her heart, Lea Ann Fisher of Weston; two grandchildren: Lillie Wiant and Joey Godfrey both of Weston; four great-grandchildren; five siblings: James Donaldson of Jane Lew, Randall Donaldson and wife, Linda, of Jane Lew, Betty Helmick of Copley, Charlotte Hefner of Kentucky, and Rick Donaldson of Weston; and her beloved cat, Rowh-Rowh.

Jeanie operated New Haven Restaurant & Motel and worked at several convenience stores before finding herself at home as store manager for Sheetz Corporation where she happily worked for 20 years.

She was an active person who enjoyed working, and

Mildred Leona McClain Smith

Mildred Leona McClain Smith, 95, of Weston, departed this life at 11 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a brief illness.

She was born in Walkersville on May 29, 1924, a daughter of the late French and Nellie Harris McClain.

On December 24, 1943, she married Ronald Clyde Smith who preceded her in death on May 15, 2007. Mildred was also preceded in death by one brother, Howard McClain, and one sister, Lois Shifflette.

Mildred is survived by one son, Ronald C. Smith, Jr. and wife, Nancy, of Good Hope, WV; one daughter, Alicia A. Dominguez and husband, Matthew, of Austin, TX; three grandsons: Olen Ronald Kline and wife, Jannette, of Denver, CO, David Kline of Austin, TX, and Randal Kline and wife, Jessica, of Manassas, VA; one step-grandson, Chris Dominguez and companion, Christina, of Austin, TX; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Zola Wine of Clarksburg, WV; one brother, Stanley McClain of Horner, WV; and several nieces and nephews.

Mildred graduated from Buckhannon High School, Class of 1942, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weston. She retired from G.C. Murphy Co. in Weston after more than 25 years as a department manager. During this time she made many lifelong friends in the community.

Early in her career she worked for A & P Grocery store in Weston. During World War II she and her sister, Zola, worked at a factory in Huntington, WV,

making bombs to support the war effort.

Mildred loved being outdoors tending to her flowers and working in her vegetable garden. She maintained her vegetable garden until she was 93, and provided many neighbors with the best tomatoes around. Mildred loved her pets and any stray dog or cat that came her way found a loving home for the rest of its life.

Her beloved dog, Sam, and cat, Tom, will greatly miss her love and affection.

Mildred always appreciated the calls and support she received from family, friends and neighbors. She would often show her appreciation by giving small, unexpected gifts to someone who had bestowed a kindness to her. Mildred and her family were especially grateful for the compassionate care and companionship over the past several months provided by Heather Fornash.

Family and friends gathered at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Russell Furr officiating. Interment will follow at Broad Run Cemetery in Jane Lew, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Clyde.

We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Mildred Leona McClain Smith. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.

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Robert Edward Gilbert “Gilby”, 82 of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1937 in Elkins, WV; the son of the late James Cosby Gilbert and Christine Weiner.

Robert severed in the United States Army from April 15, 1955 to April 1, 1958. He also retired from Lucent Technology in 2001 after 38 years of service.

Robert is survived by his wife of 18 years, Debra Gilbert; two children, Chrysie Petitto and husband Phillip of California and Jennifer Watson and Husband Jason of Nevada; three grandchildren, Chrystina Elizabeth Pettito of California, Jasmyn and Julian Watson of Nevada; mother and father inlaw, Ashby and Deloris Titus; brother and sister in law, Butch Titus and wife Kathie of Salem, Cathy McKay and husband Steve, David Titus and wife Diane, Mark Titus and Brian Titus and wife Pam, all of Jane Lew. Robert was a member of the Clarksburg VFW and American Legion. He also served on the Harrison County Honor Guard for several years.

Robert loved to go fishing, especially on the Tygart Lake.

He was known for his jokes and he always made people laugh.

He was loved by many.

Per Robert’s request, his body was donated to the WVU Human Gift Registry.

A celebration of Life will be held at a late date.

A special thank you to the WVU Hospice caring staff for all their love and support during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com. Davis Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gilbert family.

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Farmer’s Market

JOHN CLISE/Lewis County Community Guide

Eugene Breza, of Tanner Leather Works, participated in the Lewis County Farmer’s Market this past Saturday. Breza serves up a helping of locally crafted leather products. The market also includes fruit and vegetable vendors as well as food concessions. The market is location in the parking lot of St. Patrick Catholic Church every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Family and friends gathered at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Funeral services were held in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 18, with Pastor Wease Day officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden in Jane Lew. We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Effie Regina “Jeanie” Lattea. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome. com.

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JOHN CLISE/Lewis County Community Guide

Thomas Newbrough takes part in Saturday’s downtown Weston curb painting project sponsored by Lewis County First with assistance from The City of Weston and the Weston Volunteer Fire Department. Even though the temperatures were near or above 90, the 30 plus volunteers participating were not slowed down in their mission. Anna Cardelli is the project committee lead for the curb painting project.

NEW QUILTING CLASS - TUESDAYS - 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Join the quilting group to work on the piece pictured at left. The group will begin meeting the Tuesday after Labor Day, September 3rd, The group will then skip the next Tuesday, but meet every Tuesday after that till Thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome!

ANNUAL PICNIC - 8/13 - Tuesday - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Center will serve up cheeseburgers with lettuce, onion & tomato, baked beans, & pasta salad. Please bring a side dish or dessert to . share!

Monday, July 29- Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spinach Salad, Green Beans, Pineapple, Italian Bread Tuesday, July 30 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Creamed Tomatoes, Biscuit, Fruit Wednesday, July 31 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Dessert, Whole Wheat Bread Thursday, August 1 - Pork BBQ on Bun, Mixed Veggies, Fruit, Sherbet Friday, August 2 - Steak Salad, Fruit, Yogurt, Bread Stick

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

COMMUNITY CALENDAR/ ONGOING EVENTS

Calendar of Events is provided as a public service by The Lewis County Community Guide to publicize upcoming events of community interest. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit or change any submission. No bingo, personal yard sales or for-profit events will be included. To ensure publication, submissions should be received at least one week prior to event — faxed to 304472-0537, emailed to news@therecorddelta.com or mailed to Calendar of Events, P.O. Box 550 Buckhannon, WV 26201.

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July 21-25

The 88th Annual St. Boniface Church Chicken Supper The 2019 Jamboree at the Mill (JATM) will be held at WVU Jackson’s Mill. For the first time, JATM will take and Bazaar will take place from from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church. The menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, place at the multi-purpose building on the airstrip. gravy, green beans, coleslaw, homemade bread, desserts and drinks. Adults $10 and Children 6 to 12- $5.00; under 6-free. Chances are available for a beautiful handmade quilt. Mass is at 4:30.

Exhibits at Jamboree at the Mil at Jackson’s Mill are open to the public from noon to 8 p.m. on the 24th and 2 to 5 p.m. on the 25th.

July 24 and 25

August 6 Lewis County National Night Out is excited for our 2019 event! We will be having our free swim, free putt-putt, free food, bicycle door prizes for kids, and community organizations set up and ready for you to learn about what resources our area offers.

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Office of the Upshur County Commission Tabatha Perry , Assistant County Administrator 91 West Main Street, Suite 101 Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Please do not make phone inquiries about this position. Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race,creed, color,national origin,sex,age or handicap. Usphur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.

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FOR SALE security deposit required. is accepting applications LAND FOR SALE: 1.3 Call 304-472-4110 (4/5/19) on Corr H @ Derico, shell HOME/FARM FOR for a Part-Time Deputy bldg, utilities, (cabin? FOR RENT: 3 BR House SALE: 45 Acres for sale m/home?

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GETHER. Located onheat Mtor gas central will not Propane dexing minutes, letterand homes HELP WANTED: Looking property pellet stoves. Must have MUST BE Road for a reliable caregiver for be separated. Carmel right past writing, and data entry. elderly, Non-mobile person SOLD TOGETHER. Lo- a good credit score. Has Call Bill the Washington District cated on Mt Carmel Road most appliances. for overnight shift,MUST Knowledge of spreadbetween 8am and 9pm. at provide references. Call right past the Washington on(3/27/19) the 304-472-7467. sheets and mail District is GradeGrade School on School for more information 703-merge the Tallmansville Road, Tallmansville Rd. Upshur 216-4892 (4/26/19) beneficial. The pay rate Upshur County. If you are FOR RENT: 1 BR, all apCounty. lookingbe for some beautiful If you are looking for this position will HELP WANTED: Part- land, wildlife viewing, and pliances $700. per month. utilities included except for someAllbeautiful land, time library custodial country living CHECK based onandqualifications. phone. Call 304-472-7310 gelper/ must be comput- THIS PROPERTY OUT. ( 4/15/19) viewing, and Successful applicant will wildlife er friendly to compilete Call 304-472-5609. (tfn) country living CHECK lira duties/ work flexible work no more than 19.5 afternoons, evenings unFOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 BATH THIS PROPERTY OUT. APARTMENTS FOR hours week. Indi-RENT til 6 p.m. per and Saturday home located in Buckhanafternoons.

Send resume non,WV $700. per month (tfn) viduals may obtain an Call 304-472-5609. with references to: Library plus utilities. Call 304-573FOR RENT: 1 BR, fully Board, P.O. 731, Buckhan4302 (3/18/19) application from the furnished Cottage in Bucknon, WV 26201. (4/17/19) hannon. $750.HOME mos. plus FOR SALE: 3 County Clerk’s Office deposit. NO pets FOR RENT: 1 BR home located on the firstsecurity floor BR 2+BA Brick Ranch HELP WANTED: Techincludes full bath, washer./ call for more information nicianthe or outUpshur Buckhannon County dryer, television. central 304-704-2937 home (5/3/19) on of Woody Dr. location. Job includes, but heat/ac No smoking No not limited to. setup of pets $600. per month $600.

Courthouse, between Bkn. Kitchen, DR, LR, FOR RENT: Downtown new equipment, service, security deposit, call 304Apt,a.m.

1050 Sq Ft, 2 Beds & Rm, Laundry rm, the hours of 8:00 Family & forklift operation. Please 613-8773 (4/10/19) 1 Bath, Hardwood Floors, send resume : StateMonday and 4:30 top.m., 3 car garage, Lots of Closets,attached New paint, Equipment Inc, 370 Old FOR RENT: Country setCentral Heat & A/C, Gas through Friday.

Appliseparate workshop, All Weston Rd, Buckhannon Fireplace. Carport, No ting homes for rent. Call for WV 26201 (4/17/19) cations will be accepted 304-642-0327 (tfn) Pets, No Smoking, $750. detailsHeat appliances, pump Mos. Call 304-472-0988. until the close of business w/ air, Lg. Electric water HELP WANTED: Hiring (4/22/19) MOBILE HOMES FOR Full/Part time teachers for Please on August 9, 2019.

RENT tank, walk-up attic w/ Nursery & Preschool classFOR RENT: storage, 1 BR, fur- newer windows, send completed applicarooms. M-F Daytime hrs. nished apt, Smoke Free, FOR RENT: Nice clean 1 Send resumes to T.W.T. Po letter of secure tion, resume and porchNo pets, quietcovered/carpeted and clean. BR trailer in quiet Box 36 Junior WV 26275.

Walking distance to town park in Tennerton. All or call 304-823-2911 interest to: EOE. and Wesleyanes.College. $235K. 304-940-9336 furnishings, Smoke Free, (4/10/19) No Pets. $750. mod w/ $450 month plus security or 304-472-7250 (8/2/19) Office of the County deposit. Working referenc- utilities. Single occupancy.

HELP WANTED: Woody es and lease. Call for more Deposit and references. call Clerk

a disability . There are decks,NOTICES power wash and cord Delta and the FedLEGAL income restrictions . For stain log homes. eral Trade Commission.

Call IN THE OFFICE OF THE Buckhannon, WV 26201 CLERK OF THE COUNTY Attorney: more information please 304-269-1143. (tfn) companies COMMISSION, It is illegal Markfor H. Reed UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST PO Box 310 contact 304-269-7344 doing business VIRGINIA Buckhannon,by WV phone 26201 FOR RENT: Small 2 BR or TDD 1-800-855-1155 Estate: MARK COLET NOTICE OF ESTATES to promise you a loan Notice is hereby MULLENS ALL STATE PAVING” apt. with A/C, W/D $500/ Equal Housing Opportugiven of the following andnamed ask Personal you Representative: to pay for – parking estates, the Upshur County Kathy Miller year, and and estimate the several amounts to beDriveways as follows: month plus utilities anddoth determine 403 Skelton Road Commission has granted nity.

HUD (tfn) it before they deliver.

FOR SALE: Tanning Bed lots – BasketballLetters courts Testamentary or of Buckhannon, WV 26201 $500 security deposit. with new bulbs, works General Fund Estate:information, LOIS L. OLDAKER Administration to the person(s) For more Estimated – resurfacing old Asphalt named. Any interested person Personal Representative: great don’t use anyNOjust PETS. Call 304-613Revenues Oldaker to such call notice, shall toll Bradley free R.1-877-FTC more. $ 800 OBO Please Fund Balance HOMES FOR RENT – patch work 481,207 -objecting sealfile such objection with Carol PO Box 436 9917 (7/31/19) all 304-613-5057 Leave Proper Taxes Current year 4,790,949 HELP. public service Weston, WV 26452 J. Smith, Upshur County Clerk, A coating –220,000 MACHINE Prior Year Taxes Msg,(TFN) the address of which is Room Fiduciary Commissioner: FOR RENT:Fees 3 BR House Tax Penalties, Interest & Publication 110,000 message from The ReDaya Masada Wright 101, 40 West Main Street, LAID AND ROLLED Property Transfer Tax 160,000 Buckhannon, West Virginia 12 North Kanawha Street 7 miles East on Hall Rd FOR SALE: A Cort AcousFOR RENT: 2 BRGas1and BA Oil Severance Tax 120,000 cord Delta and the Fed26201, within sixty (60) days Buckhannon, WV 26201 – All work 400 is Guarantic Guitar with hard-shell Wine & Liquor $800 month $800 deposROBERT ZANE after the date of the first Estate: over 2 Call car 304-704garage,TaxhardTrade Commission.

Hotel Occupancy Tax 6,800 case $400. teed –Over 40 years ofor withineral publication thirty (30) SHIPMAN Payment in Lieu it. of Taxes 4,538 1273 (tfn)floors, new kitchen, Available Aug. 1st. days of service of(tfn). the Notice Personal Representative: wood Building Permits experience–13,000 Licensed & Representative, Lounett Faye Shipman of Personal Miscellaneous Permits 20 304-406-8343 or 681whichever is later.

The 89 McCartney Drive W/D, close to downtown, FOR SALE – Land Pride Federal Grants I Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes Insured – 142,173 Competitive names and addresses of the Buckhannon, WV 26201 495-7287 (8/2/19) Grants 155,467 5’ finishing mower, 3 years State plenty of storage. $800.

Personal Representative and Estate: DONNA R. STARR prices and discounts FreeRepresentative’s E.S. ASPHALT PAV19,000 Personal Representative: the Personal old asking $2800. Call 304- Sheriff's Service of Process Sheriff'safEarnings 5,000 NO PETS. No calls Carl J. Starr Attorney are set forth below.

704-1273 (tfn) Estimates 304-472-8097 ING: Driveways, Parking County Clerk's Earnings 100,000 All interested persons are 238 Mick Hill Road ter 8pm. 304-997-5377 Circuit Clerk's Earnings FOR RENT: 2 BR mo- WV01413730,000 Buckhannon, WVResur26201 notified that: (tfn) Lots, Patchwork, SERVICES Prosecuting Attorney's Earnings 1,000 DONALD GAY Any interested Estate: (7/26/19) bileFeehome 7 miles East Motor Vehicle License 5,000 I person seeking toface impeachOld or WAMSLEY, Asphalt & Seal 500 establish a Will must make a Personal Representative: ALL STATE PAVING” Clerk Deed Feeson Hall Rd $600 month Parks & Recreation Fees 45,000 Alpha Hope Wamsley complaint in accordance with Coating.

Over 30 years Driveways – parking lots TAYLOR’S13,878 KITCHENS & Concessions the provisions of Chapter 41, 364 Lick Run Road –FOR Basketball courts 1 – BR re- Rents $600 deposit Available RENT: downLicense and Franchise Agreement 115,000 WV 26201 Article 5, Sections 11, 12, or Buckhannon, AND FURNACES Kraft Experience. surfacing old Asphalt – IRP Fees (Interstate Registration Plan) 13 of the West Virginia Code, Dated this 5th day of April 15,000 Aug.1st. 304-406-8343 town, apartpatch work furnished - sealcoating Fines, Insured.

Senior, Veteran, 2019. as amended.

Fees & Court Costs 50,000 maid, Saco 45,000 and Kitchen Any interested Carol J. Smith – MACHINE LAID AND Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement (8/2/19) ment with full kitchen or 681-495-7287 & toChurch Discounts. of Upshur County person objecting the County Clerk 200 ROLLED – All work is Interest Earned Kompact Cabinets and qualifications of the personal West Virginia Revenue 6,500 Guaranteed –Over 40room. years Miscellaneous and living $800 FREE ESTIMATES. representative, venue, or #1029 (4/5,12 /19) Vanities, Formica CountSheriff's Commission Commissions 15,000 of experience– Licensed jurisdiction of this Court are ORDER OF PUBLICATION Gaming Income FOR RENT: 3 BR 1 BA 40,000 per month with utilities 30% Discount on all & Insured – Competitive er tops. Aqua-Therm required to file their objections IN THE FAMILY COURT OF Video Lottery 55,000 prices and discounts Free with this Court paving. within sixty All included except phone Refunds/Reimbursements (External Sources) 29,000 work guaranhome with study, 1 car UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST Outside Wood Burners, Estimates 304-472-8097 Sale of Fixed Assets (60) days after the date of VIRGINIA 1,000 and cable.

1st911 Reimbursement first publication orteed. thirty (30) WV014137 (tfn) Deposit, No surprise charges. garage. Hardwood floors, Pumps, Fans, Emergency 862,114 Casey Earl Mills, Chemicals days of service of the notice, PETITIONER Dog & Kennel Reimbursement month’s rent, and ref- beautiful whichever is later.MachineVSlaidCASE andNO.rolled. patio, close to and Parts for65,000 Home Confinement Reimbursements 55,000 18-D-170 most outside TAYLOR’S KITCHENS General School Reimbursements Any interested Amy Beth Rife, 45,000 erences required.

Call References available.

Joseph’s Hospital person filing a claim against AND FURNACES Kraft Magistrate CourtSt. RESPONDENT Reimbursements 11,000304-472wood burners. the estate must file within sixty NOTCE OF HEARING maid, Saco and Kitchen Reimbursements 304-380-2958 forPayroll more WV Lic. over looking downtown. 7326 (tfn) 725,336 (60) days of the 304-622-4744. date of first TO: Amy Beth Rife 164,912 Kompact Cabinets and Transfers from Rainy Day Fund publication in accordance with Address Unknown info. (7/24/19) ValuationPaul Fund at 716-533196,464 #014237 Vanities, Formica Counter Transfers Assessor1s Contact Chapter 44, Article 2, Section You are hereby notified that 8,923.042 tops. Aqua-Therm Outside Total Estimated General Fund Revenues 1 or Chapter 43, Article 3-A, on May 28, 2019 at the hour of 2047 (7/26/19) (A1/17/19)) (tfn) Wood Burners, Pumps, Section 1 of the West Virginia 9:00 o’clock a.m. on sail day, FIRST 100 CALLERS Coal Severance Tax Code.

Fans, Chemicals and Parts Assigned Fund Balance or as soon thereafter as the 10,000 FOR RENT: Nice 1 BR The date of the for most outside wood Coal Severance Tax matter may be heard, at the WILL RECEIVE A 25% 40,000 first publication of this Notice Family Court Room on the 3rd burners.

304-472-7326 apartment Quiet commuInterest Earned on Investment 10 STORAGE FOR RENT: 2 BR House is: April 5, 2019 DISCOUNT; SENIOR Floor of the Upshur County (tfn) Total Coal Severance 50,010 Estate:JAMES E. ALDERMAN Court House Annex in the City nity close to downtown. on Liggett Addition, $600 CITIZENS TAKE Personal Representative: ADof Buckhannon, WestCLIVirginia, COUNTRY CLUB Ronald Joe Alderman II Contact at 716-533- per month plus deposit. the Judge of the Family FIRST 100 Paul CALLERS General COAL 40 OUR Bethlehem Road VANTAGE OF Court of Upshur County, West WILL RECEIVE A 25% ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES MATE OfferFunds SEVERANCE TAX FUND French Creek, WV 26218 CONTROL 2047 (7/26/19) Virginia will conduct a hearing NO pets. Call 304-472DISCOUNT; SENIOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT PAYMENT PLAN; SATEstate: RUTH ANN POLING in this matter. ing 10 x 10Yourspecial $25.00 564,589 - CAMPBELL CITIZENS TAKE AD- County Commission 6162 after 5pm. (7/26/19) presence at this hearing SER529,818 ISFACTION TREE - Personal Representative: VANTAGE OF OUR County Clerk is required to protect your first month $100.00 after 352,723 - Martin D. Campbell PAY T EPN L AT: N ; Circuit interests in this matter.

F OMRE N R F U Clerk RAND Sheriff- Treasurer 366,684 VICE LICENSED - 5891 Hall Road that 3 month minimum.

Dated: April 9, 2019 SATISFACTION TREE Prosecuting Attorney 569,233 Buckhannon, WV 26201 NISHED AND UNFURMISCELLANEOUS Brian P. Gaudet Circuit Clerk INSURED; --STUMP SERVICE LICENSED Estate: BOBBYClimate CHARLES for Assessor 284,693 Control, SecuriUpshur County, West AND INSURED; STUMP CARPENTER Assessor's Valuation Fund 196,464 REMOVAL; - 24 NISHED APTS FOR HR Virginia REMOVAL; 24 HR SER- Statewide Computer Personal Representative: ty and Pest Control.

Call Network 40,000 FOR SALE: 1996 Old#1034 (4/12/19) Kimberly RENT: 24 hour Camera Agricultural Agent 113,108 S E RV I C E ; - O VICE; NORTH CENTRAL N RT D.HOverton 304-290-4085 or 304Clerk 88,221 - 85 Cove View Lane smobile Achieva Car. 4 WV; OVER 15 YEARS Elections - County ORDER OF PUBLICATION Security System; cable WV 25271 OVER 101,293 CENTRAL WV; - Ripley, IN THE FAMILY COURT OF EXPERIENCE; ALSO County Administrator 472-4398. (tfn) CAROLYN PEARL UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST door, automatic, 80,000 Courthouse 844,624 10,010 Estate: DOING + wifiCOMMERCIAL and all utilities Other Buildings 74,800 15 YEARS EXPERI- CARPENTER VIRGINIA TREE CUTTING CALL Data Processing miles, has lots of new Personal Representative: 130,000 Michael Paul Wagoner, included.

Small welENCE; ALSO DOING (304) 613-5820 “****pets Kimberly D. Overton Regional Development Authority 27,892 PETITIONER parts, runs great, body Cove View Lane STONEY STORScome; E N I O Runder C I T I Zrenovations; E N S Industrial Development - COMMERCIAL 20,000 85TREE VS RUN CASE NO. 18-D-179 Ripley, WV 25271 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF Airports 164,912 20,000 Christian Marie Wagoner, in real good condition.

AGE New Customer Estate: KATHLEEN WALLS County Clerk Operations 5,428 CUTTING CALL (304) RESPONDENT caterPAYMENT to fixed OUR PLAN;incomes.

CLEAVENGER OF HEARING $2000. call 304-613SATISFACTION TREE Special!NOTCE First Month LocatedLICENSED in Adrian.TOTAL Phone TO: Christian Marie Wagoner GENERAL GOVERNMENT 4,454,482 613-5820 “ 50,010 Personal Representative: SERVICE Phillip G. Walls Address Unknown 5057 and leave a mesOnly $20 on any size unit AND INSURED; STUMP PUBLIC SAFETY 41 Mount Vista Drive 304-439-4216(RTFN) You are hereby notified that - **** SENIOR CITIValley Bend, WV 26293 REMOVAL; 24 HR SER- Sheriff- Law Enforcement sage. (TFN) on April 23,or 2019 at the hour of 844,013 5x10, 10x10 10x20.

Estate: GEORGE TAYLOR 9:00 o’clock a.m. on sail day, VICE; NORTH CENTRAL Sheriff- Service of Process 85,719 ZENS TAKE ADVANDOUGLAS Call Today!

472-5622. or as soon thereafter as the WV; OVER 21 YEARS Regional Jail 900,000 Personal Representative: PAYmatter may be heard, at the FOR RENT: Home Confinement 80,356 TAGE OF OUR - Sharon EXPERIENCE; ALSOAPARTMiller (tfn) Family Court Room on the 3rd Civil Defense FOR SALE: TANNING 2,150 DOING COMMERCIAL 214 Randolph Street MENT PLAN;-- SATISMENTS FURNISHED & Floor of the Upshur County 200,098 TREE CUTTING AND Emergency Services Buckhannon, WV 26201 Court House Annex in the City BED: new bulbs, works Center 862,114 FACTION TREE - Estate: LOWELL W. ELBON of Buckhannon, West Virginia, SERSNOW REMOVAL CALL Communication UNFURNISHED – 1 & Fire Department 15,000 - Co-Personal Representative: PETS 613-5820 (gtfn) great just don’t use anythe Judge of the Family Dog Warden/Humane Society 198,191 VICE LICENSED - David AND K. Elbon 2BR’s. Security Deposit, Court of Upshur County, West Flood Control 3,900 - 1245 Abbott Road more. $ 800 OBO Please Virginia will conduct a hearing Public No Safety Grants 174,458 INSURED; -STUMP References,LOANS & Lease.

Buckhannon, WVCABIN 26201 ADVANCE-FEE LANE KENCourthouse Security 50,568 - Co-Personal Representative: in this matter. call 304-613-5057 Leave OR CREDIT - Community Your presence at this hearing HR pets.

CallOFFERS 472-3021 orBased Corrections Program 353,445 REMOVAL; - 24 Gary L. Elbon NELS Are you toPlanning is required protect your Companies that do business Msg. (TFN) 1279 Abbott Road interests in this matter.

S E RV I C E ; N O RT H 472-6711. by phone cannot askNo you to Sunday Buckhannon, WVa26201 vacation or a week-end Dated: April 10, 2019 pay for credit before you get TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 3,770,012 - Fiduciary Commissioner: Brian P. Gaudet Circuit Clerk CENTRAL WV; OVER get-a-way? calls.

(RTFN) Come and - Daya Masada Wright it.

For more information, HEALTH AND SANITATION for Upshur County, West 2,500 21 YEARS EXPERI- North Kanawha Street call toll-free 1-877-FTC Mental Health FOR SALE: 60 in. SONY Virginia visit our cozy retreat Solid Waste Authority 11,779 Buckhannon, WV 26201 HELP. A public service #1032 (4/12/19) Estate: BUCK OAKIE FRYE Bravia SMART TV. Has ENCE; ALSO DOING message The Record for your pet.

Privately IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FOR from RENT: WESTON TOTAL HEALTH & SANITATION 14,279 - Personal Representative: Delta and the Federal Trade UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST original remote and a wall Gailann Frye COMMERCIAL TREE owned, Owner ARBORS is for accepting VIRGINIA on premisCommission.

It is illegal 153 South Kanawha Street IN RE: FRANKLIN W. K., DATE mount. Excellent, like CUTTING AND SNOW companies doing business Buckhannon, WVes, 26201 CULTURE1 AND RECREATION Personalized attention applications for their OF BIRTH: BIRTH MOTHER: by phone to promise you Parks & Recreation 150,953 - Estate: DANE I. GRUBB new condition. $400 for PLACE OF BIRTH: CASE NO: REMOVAL CALL 613148,198 - Co-Personal Representative: for your pet, Affordable abedroom loan and ask youapartments, to pay Youth Camp Infant alleged to be abused and 28,000 5820 (gtfn) - James Joseph Grubb for it before they deliver. Civic Promotion bundle. 304-904-3515 neglected 11/11/2018 rates, Convenient hours featuring spaciousVisitor1s living Bureau 3,400 - 242 Seneca Circle For more information, Samantha P. Library 119,508 - Winfield, WV 25213 (Tfn.) Upshur County, West Virginia call toll free 1-877-FTC of operation.

Kennels Co-Personal Representative: rooms, furnished kitch19.JA-S HELP. A public service TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION 450,059 - Robert Manley NOTICE & air A D V A N C E -7 Third F EAvenue E feature: TO:Heating ens and full bath. They message from1The Record J A C O B Buckhannon, WV 26201 Delta and the Federal Trade SOCIAL SERVICES KEENER OR THE NATURAL FOR SALE: Land Pride condition; Spacious kenLOANS OR CREDIT have plenty of closet Social Services 79,410 - Estate: WILLIAM E. HARRIS FATHER OF THE CHILD, Commission. (tfn).

Personal Representative: TOTAL SOCIAL SERVICES 79,410 5’ finishing mower, 3 FRANKLIN nels and runs; Fenced-in OFFERS Companies space, A/C and heat, daily James Lloyd Harris CAPITAL PROJECTS W. K. AND/OR ANY AND ALL 804 George Street E.S. ASPHALTwith PAVING: play area; care.

Social Services years old asking $1500.

3,000 that do business-by phone WHOLoving CLAIM PARENTAL activities a Resource Belpre, OH 45714 Driveways, Parking Lots, Sheriff-Law Enforcement AND/OR CUSTODIAL 34,000 Estate: JOHN PAUL HUDAK Call 304-704-1273 (tfn) Call or e-mail pay for Coordinator 24 County hours RIGHTS INfor AND inforTO THE Commission 117,800 cannot ask you to Patchwork, Resurface Old Personal Representative: CHILD FRANKLIN W. K. Asphalt & Seal Coating.parking Shirley Hudak mation and/or directions; credit before you getA.it. maintenance, YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 154,800 Over 30 years Experience.

172 Fayette Street ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Buckhannon, WVReservations 26201 welcome.

For more information, License and Insured.

Seand onsite laundry maSERVICES THAT: Total Expenditures $ 8,923,042 $ 50,010 Estate: JAMES EDWARD nior, Veteran, & Church 1.A petition has been filed in the O wner: Patty Stamm, P.O. call toll-free 1-877-FTC JAMISON chines.

Applicants must above styled action alleging Discounts. FREE ESTI- STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Representative: WILL DO: Interior and HELP. A public Personal that the said child is26378 an abused MATES. 30% Discount UPSHUR WEST VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA Box Jane Lew, service be 62 years of age or olderCOUNTY, David H. Coffman, Sheriff355 and neglected child pursuant on all paving. All work 38 West Main Street, Room to Chapter 49, Article 1, exterior painting, soffit message 884-7311 (tfn) Re- (304) OR be 18 older with I, Carol J. Smith, CLERK OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF SAID COUNTY, DOfrom HEREBYThe guaranteed.

Noand surprise 101Buckhannon, WV 26201 Section 3, of the West Virginia FOREGOING ARE TRUE COPIES FROM THE RECORD OF ORDERS Fiduciary Commissioner: and vinyl siding, build charges. Machine laid and CERTIFY THAT THE Code, as amended; seeking MADE AND ENTERED BY SAID COMMSSION ON THE DAY OF MARCH 2019.

FOR SALE: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Car. 4 Upshur County Commission Levy Estimate (Budget) door, automatic, Has lots 2019-2020 Fiscal Year of new parts, runs great , STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA body in real good condiCounty of: Upshur, West Virginia tion. $3000. or OBO. call 304-613-5057 and leave a In accordance with WV Code §II -8-I 0, as amended, the Upshur County Commission proceeded message. (TFN) to make an estimate of the amounts necessary to be raised by a levy of taxes for the current

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Forest Products is now information 304-844-6206. 304-838-0067 (4/17/19). rolled. References availaccepting applications ( 4/22/19) for production workers.

F O R R E N T: N I C E able. 304-622-4744. WV UPSHUR COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Lic. #014237 Experience in mainte-

Daya Masada Wright 12 North Kanawha Street Buckhannon, WV 26201

the placement of the child in the permanent custody of the West Virginia Department of

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set but is expected to take place the second or third week of February. Board members will discuss the levy in more detail during an August 5 special meeting to be held at the board office at 6 p.m.

It also has not been yet decided as to whether the levy rate will be increased as state and federal funding becomes harder to get by school systems.

Board members are also to formulate a plan of schedule of dates to speak to various groups throughout the county to promote the importance of the levy.

Board members approved the following requests: Cory and Alexis Fisher, requesting that their 1st and 4th grade children be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (PCES) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Upshur County Schools.

Monique Call, requesting that her 6th grade child be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (RLBMS) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Mon. County Schools.

Monique Call, requesting that her two 4th grade children be permitted tol continue attending Lewis County Schools (Jane Lew) for the 2019-202d school year, pending release from Mon. County Schools.

Kasha Stitt, requesting that her 4th and 6th grade children be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Ritchie County Schools.

Joy Mick, requesting that her 4th grade child be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Gilmer County Schools.

Devan Heater, requesting that his 3rd grade child be permitted to attend Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Gilmer County Schools.

Janie Parker, requesting that her Kindergarten child be permitted to attend Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Doddridge County Schools.

Ciana Creenlief, requesting that her 4th and 5th grade children be permitted to attend Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Ritchie County Schools.

Burke Friend, requesting that her 1st and 3rdgrade children be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Gilmer County Schools.

Trisha and Jason Anderson, requesting that their 4th and 6th grade children be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Upshur County Schools.

Heaven Sirbaugh, requesting that her PK, 1st and 3rd grade children be permitted to continue attending Lewis County Schools (Leading Creek) for the 2019-2020 school year, pending release from Gilmer County Schools.

Cassidy Wright, requesting that her child be released from Lewis County Schools and attend Upshur County Schools for the 2019-2020 school year, pending acceptance to Upshur County Schools.

Alicia Morrison, requesting that her two PK children be released from Lewis County Schools to attend Harrison County Schools for the 2019-2020 school year, pending acceptance to Harrison County Schools.

the first collections after their assessment of all businesses have been made, noting that may seem costly but those businesses will remain on the tax rolls and collections will continue adding to the city’s tax collections. The assessment will make it possible for those vendors to remain on the tax list.

The found tax funds will help the city in the future with strategic investments that must be made along with other budget concerns.

Minnick said the company usually finds additional revenues in the $140,000 range on average, but that their 50 percent share is a one-time only thing. After that the city will enjoy the full benefit of those additional taxes.

The issue will be brought back for possible action during the next regular council meeting. Minnick only brought it before the council for discussion and information.

Mayor Kim Harrison brought up the new complaint form and citizen complaint process, noting ti had been a mish mash the first three weeks of the new council has been in office.

Minnick noted the new forms are going to be a great way to track complaints, prioritize complaints and follow up on complaints as time and resources become available. He

Night Out from Page 1 Group, Bill and Barb Tucker, Ray Smith, Brit Cooper, and more,” Barlett said.

If anyone else would like to sponsor the event they can text or call 304-997-4628.

“The opportunity for community organizations and emergency service personnel to reach the population they serve is the primary purpose of this event”, Barlett said. “The Weston Central Neighborhood Watch, run by BJ Brooks, started this event years ago and it is an amazing way to bring our county closer together. It is entirely free to the public and a great place for families to see what Lewis County has to offer them.”

Parking will be available at the old Sav-a-Lot parking lot.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

If you are interested in sponsoring a prize on behalf of yourself or your business, or would like to set up as an organization, please contact Brittney Barlett via Facebook or text/call at 304-997-4628.

Blueprint from Page 1 a lot of great ideas coming out at these meetings.”

“I think it’s a great opportunity for all of Lewis County,” she said. “I’m excited to see what wonderful things come out of this program over the next ten years.”

According to Queen, people really like the idea of a year round recreation center. A year round recreational center is a top five priority of the effort.

Here are the top five priorities, according to Queen. #1. Year round Recreation Center #2. Arts and Humanity - Artisans Co-op Center #3. BuildAffordable Housing

noted that many times officials and to follow up immediately but don’t have the time to do so as other issues come up during the course of daily operations.

City Councilman Gary Foster stressed the importance of communication between community, council and city hall employees.

“We want people to know the city building as their friend,” Minnick said adding that he wanted to see “lots of smiling faces when people leave.”

Parking meters were also a hot topic of discussion during the meeting with council, parking enforcement and Police Chief Josh Thomas all adding to the conversation of what parking means to Weston.

Harrison noted that she would like to see a report dealing with parking meters.

“I feel removing parking meters would be a good faith gesture towards business owners have taken a leap of faith, many of which are hurting already, Harrison said. “People have been complaining about parking meters.”

Harrison noted is was a hot button topic over the years and during the recent campaign.

Parking Enforcement Officer Malissa Henline noted the meters addressed more than just parking. It is also a mechanism to provide parking turnover. It is primarily to discourage people from parking

in same spot all day. This is why there is are 15 minute meters around the post office rather than a two or eight hour meters. With eight hour meters, people will take a meter and park there all day stifling anyone else from parking in the spot to do business downtown or at the post office with convenient parking.

Henline said when she began her job six years ago she was writing 300 to 400 parking tickets a month on Main Avenue and around the post office.

Those numbers have dropped as people have come more into compliance with legal parking requirements.

“There’s more value in those meters than you think,” she said. Other issues related to parking enforcement include blocked driveways, blocked fire hydrants, illegal use if handicapped spots, and junk cars. Also due to the age and cost of meters, once they are removed they won’t be easily replaced and put back.

It was also noted that parking ticket fees pay most of the salary of Henline’s salary though those funds have decreased over the years as she has brought the community into compliance.

PEO by code can only enforce parking and nothing else. Law enforcement officers can issue parking tickets in two different ways. One as a a ticket and the second as a

citation.

Tickets are assessed as a regular parking ticket, while citations include larger penalties and court costs, according to Police Chief Josh Thomas.

Thomas pointed out the example of a blocked driveway as a ticket is a $10 fine. As a citation, it is a $150 fine plus court costs.

Thomas noted that at this point in 2019 his department has undertaken more than 140 criminal investigations meaning his officers are already working at full capacity, and adding parking enforcement to their duties isn’t a fair addition to their current duties.

Officers have investigated identity theft, utility thefts, illegal drug activity, thefts, and child abuse among others.

“We are not big enough to have an investigations division,” Thomas said. “I fear our investigations would suffer.”

It was noted that Buckhannon removed its downtown parking meters and have found it is actually costing them money to administer parking enforcement now due to the loss of those funds gathered through parking fines.

Harrison noted it was a lengthy meeting but was needed to provide education to the new council and mayor. It was especially helpful to have administrative staff present to answer questions about issues.

#4. Clean up Dilapidated Housing #5. Rails to Trails for Hiking and Biking “We are asking for the community to give us their ideas as well,” Queen added.

The Blueprint Communities program supports community leaders who are looking to make a lasting impact on the economic well-being and quality of life for their fellow residents.

Blueprint Communities is an initiative created by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh in 2005 that has since helped 58 communities across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia build strategies toward a brighter future and access the resources

needed to start making it a reality.

FHLBank is partnering with the West Virginia Community Development Hub (The Hub) to welcome six new communities into the initiative. Together, FHLBank and The Hub have supported the development of local leadership, collaboration across sectors, and holistic planning in 15 Blueprint Communities in West Virginia since 2007.

Teams from the following areas will take part in the year-long process to create a strategy to build community assets, engage residents, overcome challenges, and attract new investment to the area.

The opportunity to develop a consistent collaboration

with diverse members and organizations within your community, and to develop strong relationships with other participating Blueprint Community teams. Past participants have developed sustainable organizations to continue implementing their strategy and plan; The development of an informed community revitalization strategy that contains a future vision for your community, and encourages coordinated investments by public and private funders. Past participants have distributed their plans, showcasing their specific opportunities and coordinated efforts in order to attract public and private investment.

Hungry Caterpillar feeds on knowledge

ALISON HARRISON/Lewis County Community Guide

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Upshur County Commissioner Kristie Tenney, her daughter Julie Sheldon, and grandson Lararus enjoy free play at the Hungry Caterpillar event at the Upshur County Public Library.

Several children enjoying an activity center at the Hungry Caterpillar event presented by Lewis-Upshur Parents as Teachers at the Upshur County Public Library.

SJMH adds new doctor

By Alison Harrison Staff Writer

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, in Weston, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Erdin, III, M.D., to the staff of physicians. The orthopedic surgeon will be practicing at Weston Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, located at 29 Hospital Plaza in Weston.

Dr. Erdin received his undergraduate degree from Duke University with a double major in chemistry and economics.

His medical degree is from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA. His residency and fellowship are from the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic of Memphis. He is board certified by theAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

When asked about why he chose orthopedics as his specialty his answer was simple…”I enjoy identifying a problem and fixing it.”

His parents, Robert and Mary Kay Erdin, live in High Point, NC. He comes from a family of physicians. His father is a retired cardiologist. His mother’s father was a general practitioner in Pennsylvania. His wife, Jennifer Stone Erdin, is a retired pediatrician. The couple has two children – Alex, 16, and Chase, 14.

He is looking forward to starting here and meeting new patients.

In his spare time he likes to water ski and play the guitar.

BUCKHANNON— In a collaborative effort, Lewis and Upshur Counties are working together to increase the importance of parents taking an active role in their child’s development by participating in Parents as Teachers.

Learning begins at birth; we all know this. Every child’s first teacher is also their parent by default. But did you know, that by age three, children have learned 75 percent of all the language skills they will possess as adults? Thirty-five years ago, a wonderful organization named Parents as Teachers was formed to further develop the educational philosophy of parents as teachers.

Parents as Teachers builds strong communities, thriving families and children that are

ent practices, provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect and, increase children’s school readiness and success.

The Lewis-Upshur collaborative tries to provide one public event per month for the families and children they serve. The Upshur County Public Library was the venue for the Hungry Caterpillar event on July 10. The families with children ages five and under were invited to enjoy free play and activity stations focused on language, motor, and cognitive skills.All children were given a free copy of the Very Hungry Caterpillar book to take home. This initiative is intended to stimulate reading at a young age and create life-long readers.

Children who read well tend to stay in school and achieve the most in life. Researchers know that many children are currently

healthy, safe and ready to learn by matching parents and caregivers with trained professionals who make regular personal home visits during a child’s earliest years in life, from the prenatal stages through kindergarten.

Parents as Teachers’ internationally-recognized, evidence-based, home visiting model is backed by 35 years of research-proven outcomes for children and families. The program serves nearly 200,000 families in all 50 U.S. states, 115 Tribal organizations, six other countries, and one U.S. territory.

Parents as Teachers has four core components of their model, personal visits, group connections, resource network, and child screening. Together the components provide a package of services with four primary goals, increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve par-

only ‘school-time readers’ and do not keep reading when they are not in class or completing a homework assignment. Creating a habit of reading starting at a young age will help children to learn all the time.

The Lewis-Upshur Parents as Teachers program is a free service to families in both counties. The program provides families who are expecting children, fostering children, or have young children with connections to community resources and events, group connections where families can gather and enjoy activities and home visits. Home visits include resources for parents and activities and a free book for each child.

For more information about this program call 304-269-4000 or email hello@lewiscountyfrn. org.

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By Pat Ridpath Community Columnist

Pat’s Chat

By John Clise Editor

I met Rodney Murphy at Country Time Cooking on July 19. Mr. Murphy is my I was over in Buckage, I found out, and used hannon the other day, and to work for the gas comwhat would happen… the pany. The exciting part is battery went dead on my that he told me he READS car. So dead it wouldn’t Pat’s Chat. I admire anyone jump. Well, it jumped and who can do that, especially ran long enough to stop lately. Some of the papers to running just up the entrance which I send it, print only part ramp to Rt. 33 from Rt. 20. of it, because it HAS become Fortunately I was able too long. Thinking about to call my friend David Taylor who happened to this caused me to ponder be in town from his end of the southern part of the the problem. Let me tell all county. He drove me back over here to Weston. of you this: If you do NOT We had a late lunch/early dinner at Hickory House at understand what I have writthe inter section of Rt. 19 and Jackson’s Mill Road. ten, let me know if you want It was delicious as always. I had some sort of jalapeno bbq further explanation. (You can sandwich and he had pulled pork. I would suggest both on do that on Facebook message yournexttriptoHickoryHouse.CheckthemoutonFacebook. or write me at patschat.ridMy wife Rebecca and I got a new battery at Advance Auto path41@gmail.com. If you and got the car running enough to get it back to Weston want further explanation, tell after she got off work. me which paper you read it Well, it ran for a couple of days before it quit running in. If it is one that has shortagain. Obviously not the battery. I’ll keep up updated on ened the column, I will send the progress being made to get it repaired. you the entire article – which My buddy Clay Mick is going to look at it this week, may or may not help you. If so maybe between the two of us we can figure it out. you still have questions, I was over at Pickens’ Automotive paying a tow bill… let me know.) Thank you, Tony Pickens just loads up now. No questions asked Rodney Murphy, for inspiring they’ve towed it so many times.

I saw my good friend Jay Burkhart at the garage. We me to try to help some of my spent a few minutes solving the problems of the world. I readers. think we got them all worked out. Now we just have to get Children’s Ministry Dethe world to listen to our clear and obviously brilliant logic. partment of our Seventh-day With the car broken down for a spell I’ve had Adventist Church coordinata while to do nothing so I got to thinking about ed a special program along childhood and childhood television shows. with a special Fellowship One of the first shows I can remember watching is Day so that adults as well as Room 222, which was an American comedy-drachildren could enjoy a day at ma television series produced by 20th Century Holly River State Park. We Fox Television that aired on ABC for 112 episodes were in a pavilion close to the from September 17, 1969, until January 11, 1974. swimming pool. Children’s If you can remember Room 222 then you are Ministry leader, Darlene like me… getting a little long in the tooth.

Parker, along with Bonnie Love American Style might be the first show I reCutright, led the children member watching. Though I have a rough memothrough God’s beautiful ry of moon launches. My mom watched them on sanctuary in miniature, extelevision. It must have been a very exciting time. plaining the meaning of the Love American Style was an anthology comedy teleprocedures and activities in vision series produced by Paramount Television that the courtyard where the anioriginally aired between 1969 and 1974. It also gave us one of the biggest shows of the 1970s and early ‘80s. mals were sacrificed, into the Holy Place with its table of I remember having a Fonzie sweatshirt. It was blue showbread, lamp stand, altar with a picture on Fonzie on it. I had that thing until of incense and then through 7th or 8th grade before it either fell apart or I finally the heavy veil into the Most outgrew it. I can’t quite remember which came first.

Holy Place where the Ark of I do know it ended with a Hamm’s Beer iron on I got out the Covenant was positioned of a gumball machine. Can you imagine having a beet under two angels, with the commercial in a gumball machine today? Nope, me either.

Ten Commandments inside That got me to thinking about the first movie I ever saw. Well, it turns out that I can’t quite rememthe Ark of the Covenant, and ber what the very first movie is that I ever saw. the pocket on the side which I think the movie that had the biggest impact on had the roll of the ordinancme, though it wasn’t the first, was Star Wars. Close es. The children saw how all Encounters of the Third Kind also left a mark. the placement of the articles I’m going to think on it a bit more to see what I can remember. in the sanctuary represented Have a great weekend. Stay cool. the cross so they donned their aprons and made and painted a cross. Pastor Cutright ended the program, after explaining depth of God’s love for each of His children and the promises of an eternity with Him because Jesus, our high priest, gave Himself as a sacrifice, paying for our sins with His own death. Then we had a wonderful feast and fellowship together before the children and some of the adults went to the swimming pool, which was refreshing on this very hot day.

Number 19 of the Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists is entitled THE LAW OF GOD. We live in a world of law and order. The Creator put in place only the laws that control the movements of the heavenly bodies, and He also established laws that regulate the life and health of human beings whom He created on the planet. The purpose of these laws is to enhance life, not to underName: George Whelan mine it. The abundant life Age: 68 that Jesus promised to those Residence: Weston who follow Him (John 10:10) High School: LCHS Class of 1969 is the direct result of our coCollege: Marshall Class of 1973 High school sports: Played forward in basketball. operation with His laws of life and health. These laws Played baseball. Pitcher. state an ideal, and they carry Occupation: Retired newspaper reporter/editor with them the promise that, Spouse: Married to Kathy for 42 years.

by God’s grace, we can grow Favorite food: Baked steak up to that ideal.

Favorite music: James Taylor, Paul McCartney Jesus came into the Retirement activity: Resting world not only to show us Youth sports: Coached basketball 43 years, coached how to live in harmony with baseball 40 years.

His Father’s laws but also Candy bar: Snickers to provide the transforming Favorite color: Green grace that enables us to submit totally to God’s will as it

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is expressed in those laws. In addition to being the requirements for entry into heaven, for the dedicated Christian these laws are the standard for progress in our relationship with God and a challenge to continue our growth in grace.

LAWS ARE IMPORTANT It’s obvious that traffic laws, laws regulating commercial transactions, and even international laws are essential for the preservation of society, as are laws regulating the moral and social relationships between people.

And this is what God’s laws do.

The great moral principles of God’s law are found in the Ten Commandments and they were lived out in the life of Jesus. From the moment sin entered the world, Satan tried to convince human beings that it’s impossible to live in harmony with this law. But Jesus came to prove that Satan was wrong. He showed, through His perfect example, what it means to keep God’s law. He said, “ ‘Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them’” (Matthew 5:1). To fulfillmeans to live in harmony with the Ten Commandments. Jesus came down from heaven to give us a new understanding of the purpose, the power, and the promise of God’s law.

The Ten Commandments express God’s love, His desire, and His plan for human conduct. They are as relevant for people today as they were when He first gave them. While most of them are stated as negatives (“you shall not . . .”), they are not so much restrictions as they are verbal expressions indicating the kind of character God’s people will have when they choose to live the way He wants them to. After quoting each of the commandments just as it is found in the Bible, we will restate its principle in a positive form.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. “ ‘You shall have no other gods before me’ “ (Exodus 20:3). LOYALTY: God should have first place in our lives. If we belong to Christ, our thoughts will be His thoughts. We will seek after spiritual things rather than physical things. We will try to reflect His image, exhibit His attitud4es, do His will and seek to please Him in all we do.

2. “ ‘You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers, to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a

thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments’ “ (verses 4 – 6). WORSHIP: We worship an invisible God, who is far greater than our ability to understand Him. Any visible representation of Him will lower our concept of Him. This commandment forbids the worship of the imagined gods of the pagans. It also forbids the worship of objects in nature such as the sun, moon, stars, trees, mountains, etc. And it forbids the worship or veneration of human beings, regardless of how saintly their lives may have been.

3. “ ‘You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name’ “ (verse 7). REVERENCE: This commandment prohibits not only blasphemy and the profanation of the sacred but also any false profession. We will give up the vain customs and fashions of the world. Our conversation, our affections, and our sympathies will be in harmony with heaven. Our hearts will be sensitive to and under the control of the Spirit of Christ.

4. “ ‘Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day.

Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy’ “ (verses 8 – 11). SANCTIFICATION: We acknowledge Jesus as Creator and Redeemer, by dedicating one-seventh of our time to Him. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:27, 28), and when we truly keep the day, His holiness will be manifested in our lives. Our devotional activities, that previously had seemed insipid, boring, and tedious, will become our delight.

5. “ ‘Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you’ “ (verse 12), RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY: Respect for authority begins in the home through the relationship between parents and children. It also extends beyond the home to all our relationships, both with God and other people. Disobedience and rebellion will be replaced with obedience and cooperation.

6. “ ‘You shall not murder ’ “ (verse 13). LOVE: Most people are not tempted to kill other human beings. But Jesus said that hatred and anger are also a violation of the sixth

commandment (Matthew 5:21, 22). But in those who have been truly converted, love, humility, and peace will replace anger, envy, and combativeness. Love and the fruits of the Spirit will be seen in their lives.

7. “ ‘You shall not commit adultery’ “ (verse 14). PURITY: This commandment calls for the dedication of our sexual power to God. Passion and appetite and every other desire will be in perfect submission to His will. Our old life will seem repugnant and sinful. Sinful thoughts will be put aside, and wrong actions will be given up. Purity will be manifested in all our relationships with those of both sexes, both at home and away. And we will protect the sexual integrity of children and youth. Again, Jesus pointed out that the seventh commandment goes beyond the mere act of adultery. It forbids lustful thoughts (Matthew 5:27, 28).

8. “ ‘You shall not steal’ “ (verse 15). HONESTY: This commandment calls upon us to respect that which belongs to others. We must not take that which does not belong to us, and if we damage someone else’s property, we should make adequate restitution. We should also be faithful in returning our tithes and offerings to God (Malachi 3:8-10).

9. “ ‘You shall l not give false testimony against your neighbor’” (verse 16). TRUTHFULNESS: God requires us to protect the reputation of other people. We should always speak the truth, even if it costs us something to do so. Even our silence can be a form of deception if circumstances require us to tell the truth.

10. “ ‘You shall not covet your neighbor’s hors. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor’ “ (verse 17). CONTENTMENT: This commandment touches our motives. Keeping it means that we will not feel jealous of others. We will be satisfied with what God has given us and not feel dissatisfied when our neighbor has more than we do.

THE LAW AND THE SPIRIT Through the influence of the Spirit, the Ten Commandments point out sin (1 John 3:4) and awaken in us the need of a Savior. When we come to Christ, the Holy Spirit continues working His transforming power in our lives. Salvation is by grace through faith and not by works, but the fruit of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives will be obedience to the Commandments.

The obedience will help us to develop our Christian character, and the result will be a sense of goodness and well-being. This is the evidence of our love for God and our interest in the well-being of our fellow humans. As those around us observe our obedience, they will be led to acknowledge God’s transforming power in our lives, and they will want to experience the same thing. This is how our keeping of the Ten Commandments strengthens our Christian witness. God calls attention to those who keep His commandments in earth’s final days as a special vindication of His character and the justice of His precepts (Revelation 12:17; 14:12).

For further study: Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 8:1-14; Psalm 19:7-13; 119; John 14:15; Romans 8:1-4; Ephesians 2:8; 1 John 5:3.

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2019 Spiker Bull Ride

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304-513-4750

135 Staunton Drive Weston, WV 26452 Located in Stonewall Commons with WVU Medicine

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Bennie needs a furever home BCT to present Mary Poppins

Bennie by Wet Nose Photos

Now accepting new patients!

Call today to make an appointment!

(304) 472-0323

Buckhannon Animal Clinic 57 Vicksburg Road, Buckhannon www.buckhannonanimalclinic.com

Hours: MW 8-5 | TU 8-12 & 1:30-6 | TH 8-6 | F 8-1

Therapeutic Laser Digital X-ray Dental Cleanings Large Animal Care Ultrasound Exotics In-house Lab Diagnostics Buckhannon Animal Clinic

Bennie is a young adult mixed-breed male available for immediate adoption. He was very scared as a resident at the Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility but has blossomed at his temporary LUV 4 Animals foster home. He is very sweet and already house trained. Bennie gets along well with other dogs and loves attention. He requires lots of cuddles, belly scratches and would make an excellent companion.

Bennie loves car rides, chicken nuggets and going to the dog park. His foster mom is teaching him tricks and says he walks like a prince on a leash.

He desperately wants to find a new furever family. He has a very unique appearance and his

fur is a beautiful shade of red in the sunshine. Bennie has already been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations.

If you’d like to meet Bennie, please contact LUV 4 Animals volunteer Robin at wwpkeough@hotmail.com or call 304-613-8903. Many other dogs and cats are also available for adoption at the L-UAC facility located on Mud Lick Road in Buckhannon, so stop by and find the perfect pet for your family.

L-UAC is always in need of volunteers if you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile cause to assist. They are open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon, or you can call 304-472-3865.

BUCKHANNON - The Buckhannon Community Theatre presents Mary Poppins, the heartwarming holiday play based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time.

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grownups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

Mary Poppins is played

by Olivia Insani, with Dannie Stiles playing Bert. Other local stars include Shelby Williams as Winifred Banks, Eric Jett as George Banks, Ella McNeish as Jane, and Pressley Bowers as Michael.

Additional cast members include Julia Sanford, Lee Barbo, Patrick O’Neill, Danny Williams, Diane Williams, Mary Tillman, Gracie Tillman, Dr. Robert Rupp, and many other talented community members.

With direction by Laura J. Meese, music direction by Seth Stemple, choreography

by Xavier Evans, assistant direction by Shawnte McWhorter, and Joni Cutlip whipping them into shape as stage manager; this will be a show you won’t want to miss!

Mary Poppins runs Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28, at the WVWC Performing Arts Center in Buckhannon, WV. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at www. buckhannoncommunitytheatre.com, or Artistry on Main. Additional details and information can be found at www.buckhannoncommunitytheatre.com.