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The United Way of Gilmer, Lewis and Barlett: “By the people, Upshur hosts Roaring 20s fundraiser for the people”

By Karli Hamrick Staff Writer

BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon-Upshur High School English teacher, Brittney Barlett is running for House of Delegates in the 46th District. Barlett has never sought public office prior, and she explained why that is changing this election. “If you had told me five years ago that I would be on a ballot, I would have laughed,” Barlett said. However, in 2018 during the teacher strike to support public employees, something changed for Barlett. She described that seeing up close and personal how deceitful and opportunistic West Virginia legislature could be, made her realize that our state needs real people representing them – people who won’t lie or sell out to the highest bidder. “We need teachers, parents, college students, oil field workers, addiction specialists, social workers and everyone in between working together to make change,” Barlett explained. Barlett feels that our government appears to be divided into two “childish” teams that are fighting with each other merely to get as much attention as possible, and its people are caught in the middle suffering like always, rather than a group of smart, hard-working, diverse people striving to make our communities better.

Barlett proudly explained that the people of West Virginia can expect that she will be available and honest. She will be willing to admit when mistakes are made, and she wants as much help as possible to make sure mistakes can be avoided in the first place. This is not a seat for her to hold power, she expressed, but rather a seat by the people and for the people.

“I am also proud to be a ‘WV Can’t Wait’ candidate,” Barlett emphasized. WV Can’t Wait is a movement initiated by gubernatorial candidate Stephen Smith, who has See Barlett on Page 4

Commission discusses business

By Kari Conaway Staff Writer

WESTON — Lewis County Commission met yesterday to discuss business.

William Rowan, Director of Lewis Gilmer E911 and Lewis County Office of Emergency Management, asked the commission’s permission to sign the Polk Creek Watershed Emergency Plan of Action. The commission approved.

In other business, Deputy Assessor Courtney Soleberg, filling in for John Breen, KARI CONAWAY/Lewis County Community Guide presented two exonerations. William Rowan, Director Commissioners reviewed of Lewis Gilmer E911 and the Upshur County Commis- Lewis County Office of sion’s March 5 meeting agen- Emergency Management, da, Jane Lew Public Service talks to Commission about District’s January 9 meeting the Polk Creek Watershed minutes and the Sheriff’s Emergency Plan of Action.

Monthly Vehicle Report from February 2020. The commission also reviewed a letter from Governor Jim Justice, stating that Lewis County was given a grant award of $9,875 to provide improvements for the Lewis County Commission and Circuit Clerk.

Commissioners gave their reports on the boards and committees they attended since the last meeting. Commissioner Agnes Queen reported on legislative bills and the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Commissioners will be on a conference call today at 1 p.m. with the White House about the virus. Commissioner Rod Wyman reported on the 911 and Lewis County First meetings.

The commission approved Lewis County Parks and Recreation’s request to hire two seasonal maintenance employees, Tom Alkire and Daniel Messenger. They also See Commission on Page 4

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ROANOKE — Friday evening was festive and fun as the United Way of Gilmer, Lewis and Upshur hosted their annual Elimination Dinner at Stonewall Resort. The gala event was a tremendous success and the multi-county organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.

According to Executive Director Becky Sias, 255 people attended the Roaring 20s

themed event this year and 285 Elimination tickets were sold. The evening began with a social hour, followed by dinner in the ballroom, then a host of games to raise money.

A silent auction of donated items went on throughout the night, while LJ McCue also auctioned off a host of impressive items, including two electronic smokers.

An especially generous man from Spencer won the bid on the first item then proclaimed, “Sell it again!”

That man was Jim Gandee, and while he did not want

recognition, he certainly deserves it, as he continued to donate back all the items he won at auction so they could be sold again to aid the effort. Sias said Gandee actually donated 15 of the prizes used for the live and silent auctions himself, then purchased and gave them back to be sold again. “He is a great supporter of our local United Way and has been very generous for the last four years.”

The night culminated with the final five ticket holders agreeing to split the $1,000

grand prize pot. Sias said they raised approximately $16,000 at Friday evening’s fundraiser.

Kari Park and Sarah Linger are the local United Way’s co-chairs who helped put on the successful event that will benefit 18 area non-profit agencies: Lewis County FRN, Lewis County FRN’s Pantry, Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County, Stockert Youth and Community Center, Our Neighbor, Gilmer County Senior Center, Upshur See United Way on Page 6

Communities in As the Rotary Turns Schools talks to BOE

By Kari Conaway Staff Writer

By Kari Conaway Staff Writer

for the Leading Creek Elementary and Peterson-Central Elementary (P-CES) Communities in Schools Coordinators are posted and available. “In the past six weeks, we have worked with 223 students directly, and that’s between all four of us.

I’m really excited to see where this program is going to go,” Shanholtz said.

In other business, the meeting started by Superintendent Dr. Robin Lewis welcoming the students and parents, as well as other members of the community, to the meeting. Dr. Lewis thanked them for their attendance, and the athletes and coaches for their work this past season. Attendees then recited

WESTON — WVU Doctorate student Anna Pirl was the guest speaker at the Weston RoWESTON — The Commutary meeting last Wednesday. Pirl nities in Schools Coordinators is a third-year doctorate student. from the county visited the LewHer presentation was focused on is County Board of Education lifting mechanics and how to take meeting Monday evening to talk care of the lower back. about their work so far.

Pirl passed out a packet of Representing Communities information that included a in Schools at Lewis County printed PowerPoint presentation High School (LCHS) was Sarah and a flyer. The flyer was for Linger, from Roanoke ElemenChoose PT, a new campaign by tary School was Kylea Arnold, the American Physical Therapy from Jane Lew Elementary Association (APTA) to persuade School was Deena Lewis and patients into going to Physical from Robert L. Bland Middle Therapy before going to the School (RLBMS) was Marissa doctor for prescribed opioids.

Shanholtz. They handed out “Opioids mask the pain, while information and presented their with physical therapy, we hone work to the board. The position See BOE on Page 6 in and see why you’re having this pain,” Pirl explained.

Pirl reported that the lower back is the number one diagnosis seen in physical therapy clinics and the third most common reason for a visit to physical therapy.

She also shared that 80 percent of adults experience low back pain in their lifetime and 20-44 percent of the working population will experience low back pain within one year of work.

The Rotary Club of Weston’s KARI CONAWAY/Lewis County Community Guide President Linda Locke volunCommunities in Schools Coordinators Deena Lewis, Kylea teered to demonstrate picking Arnold, Marissa Shanholtz and Sarah Linger presented their up a crate. Pirl then showed the work at the Board of Education meeting Monday evening. club how to properly pick it up THURSDAY Cloudy 55/34

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Guest speaker Anna Pirl presents Physical Therapy information to Rotary and asked Locke to demonstrate again. Pirl said the foundation of lifting correctly is to mentally prepare beforehand, increase the base of support by making a wider stance with your legs, align the center of gravity, contract abdominally, keep the load close to your body to minimize stress on your spine, minimize trunk flexion and rotation of your back, and keep an appropriate lower extremities position.

The two ways to properly pick up an item are the basic squat and half kneel lift. The basic squat is done by squatting down to the object, keeping your back See Rotary on Page 6 SUNDAY Mostly Sunny 59/40

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OBITUARIES

Nathan Sean Spencer

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Nathan Sean Spencer, 31, of Clarksburg passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born in Ravenna, OH, on May 24, 1988, a son of Cheryl Spencer Sanford and Michael Goodrich.

On June 15, 2013 he married the love of his life, Tracie Dawn Robinson Spencer.

Forever cherishing their memories of Nathan are his mother, Cheryl Sanford of Cowen; father, Michael Goodrich and wife, Robin, of Garrettsville, OH; wife, Tracie Spencer of Buckhannon; five children: Makayla Spencer, Jordan “Emitt” Spencer, Gabriel Spencer, Silas Henderson and Summer Spencer; maternal grandparents, Eva and Denny Spaur Wagner of Widen, WV; eight siblings: Jessica Lynn and husband, Vernon, of Champion, OH, Shannon Rasmussen and husband, Kyle, of Orwell, OH, Sarah Orange and husband, Charles, of Golden, CO, Treassa Spencer of Texas, Angela Bogel of Hiram, OH, Vada Hunt of Cleveland, OH, Ashley Davis and husband, Mario, of Streetsboro, OH, and Josh Hunt of Clarksburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Nathan attended Windham High School in Ohio and graduated from Glenville State College with a Bachelor Degree. With his degree, Nathan worked for Smith Land Surveying for over six years and was currently employed with Civil Environmental Consultants as a surveyor and drone operator. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors. Whether he was fishing, hiking, swimming

or golfing, Nathan always felt at peace in the Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.

Nathan never knew a stranger and was often referred to as a “social butterfly.” Above all, Nathan treasured his family and was a loving son, brother, husband, and most of all, a loving father.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Funeral Services will begin at 1 p.m. in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Norris officiating. Interment will follow at Elkview Memorial Park in Clarksburg.

We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service are honored and privileged to serve the family of Nathan Sean Spencer. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome. com.

Adam James Dills Adam James Dills, 42, of Jane Lew, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

He was born in Clarksburg on September 27, 1977 a son of James Edward Dills and Teresa Louise Murphy Dills.

Adam’s kind nature will be remembered by his mother, Teresa Dills and companion, Rich Adams, of Lost Creek; one daughter, Athena Dills of French Creek; one sister, Haley Adams of Lost Creek; four aunts: Pat Blair and husband, Terry, Cathy Exline, and Mary Adkins and husband, Lee; and three uncles: Mike Murphy, Roy Murphy and wife, Joyce, and Matt Murphy and wife, Tina.

Preceding Adam in death were his maternal grandmother, Audra Gray; one aunt, Tina McKinney; and four uncles: Richard, Thomas, Joseph and Audie Murphy.

Adam graduated from South Harrison High School in 1996. Not only did he enjoy boxing, Adam excelled in the sport and won three Golden Gloves in the WV Welter Weight competitions. Another hobby of Adam’s was art and drawing. This was a passion he shared with his daughter.

Any time he could spend with family, Adam cherished every moment, whether they were relaxing or playing Phase 10.

Adam’s request for cremation has been honored and a Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Adam James Dills.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.

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R A D N E L A C Y T I N U M COM 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 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 304-472-0537, emailed to news@therecorddelta.com or mailed to Calendar of Events, P.O. Box 550 Buckhannon, WV 26201.

March 12

Irish Spring Festival: 7 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies, 7:15 p.m. - King and Queen Reception Entertainment provided

by LC Blue and a special remembrance to honor Jean Bruffey.

March 13

Irish Spring Festival: 7 p.m. - Irish Jig (Square Dance) and Costume Contest sign up begins, 8 p.m. - House Decoration Winners announced, 8:30 p.m. - Costume Contest Winners announced, 9 p.m. - King and Queen Coronation.

March 14

Irish Spring Festival: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vendors/Crafts, Irish food and drinks, cancellation stamp and more. 9 a.m. Scavenger Hunt and Kite Fly, 10:30 a.m. - Intermediate Harp Workshop (Ire-

land UMC) and Tour De’ Shamrock (10-mile bike tour),11 a.m. - Foul Shooting Contest, 11:30 a.m. Harp Concert Rehearsal (Ireland UMC), 1 p.m.

- The March “MARCH” Parade (All vendors/ individuals are asked to leave the building at this time), 2 p.m. - Harp Concert (Ireland UMC), 2:30 p.m. - Road Bowling, 3 p.m. - Beginners Harp Workshop (Ireland UMC - Harps available), 4 p.m.

- Just Ducky Sweepstakes (Duck Race), 4:30 p.m.

- Budding Shamrocks (Talent Contest), 7 p.m.

- Luck O’ the Irish Bingo Pricetown Vol. Fire Department Elimination Dinner - Doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Lewis County Cooks Association Basket Bingo will be held at West Hall in Weston. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the first game starts at 12 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door.

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St. Patrick’s Church Irish Fest at St. Pat’s Gym. Mass at 4:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church Catered Buffet Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage or Chicken.

Adults: $15, Children 10 and under: $6.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jane Lew Community Building. Menu includes Pit Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Homemade Rolls, Desserts and Drinks. Adults - $12, Children under 10 - $5.

Takeout available.

March 15

March 16

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and Pace Yourself 5K Race - Irish Spring Fest Snake Chase Race at the Ireland Community Building begins at Noon.

Irish Spring Festival: 12-4 p.m. - Irish food and drinks, 12 p.m. - Snake Chase (5K walk/run), 1 p.m. - Morgantown Dance Studio: Irish Dancers (2 performances), 1:30 p.m. - Road Bowling, 2 p.m. - Frolic in the Field (Children’s field day at Mabel’s Field), 4:30 p.m.

- Fried Potato Contest.

Jane Lew Lions Club will host a Pit Beef Dinner

Irish Spring Festival: 6 p.m. - Unicorns, Shmoos & Gremlins (Pet Show) March 17 Irish Spring Festival: 9 a.m. - Local Elves & Urchins (Local schoolchildren visit), 6 p.m.

- Canvas & Confections Canvas painting $25/person. Call Sharrey at (304) 452-8466 to register.

March 18

Irish Spring Festival: 6 p.m. - Cornhole and Stone Soup

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Irish Spring Festival: 11:15 p.m. - Ascent to Lewis County High Blarney Rock, 11:49 School presents The Addp.m. - Vernal Equinox and ams Family on Thursday, Declaration of Spring.

Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $10 Jackson Mill Fire for general admission.

Department’s Country Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser. Third Saturday of Weston Rotary Blood every month from 7- 11 Screening at Mon Health a.m.

SJMH 7-10 a.m.

April 1-30, 2020 LCHS Tennis Cash Bash.

Ticket donation is $10.00 Mr. Shamrock Pageant with 30 chances to win. at LCHS - More informaPrizes range from $50 to tion at a later date. $200. WV Lottery Daily 3 number will determine the daily winner. Sunday numbers will be the reMountaineer Military verse of Saturday’s drawn Museum Benefit – Gary number. This fundraiser Hays Music Show begins is not associated with at 6 p.m. hosted by Bryan the WV Lottery. The Oil & Brents Place, 229 N. Spot is sponsoring this River Ave, Weston. fundraiser for the team.

LCHS Tennis Cash Bash to include tickets will be sold until March 23.

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Individuals an HELP FIREWOOD FORWANTED: West Virginia Office of the Upshur Counapplication from the County Clerk’sSALE Wesleyan College is accepting apty Commission located at HOMES FOR RENT Office located on the first floor of the plications for the following full-time the Upshur County Admin- FIREWOOD SALE: Upshur County Courthouse, between FOR istrative located at 4:00 O A Kp.m., H A R positions: D W O O D , FOR RENT: 3BR House the hoursAnnex of 8:00 a.m. and 91 West Main Street, Suite FULL SIZELicensed Electrician: with 1 carQualifications: garage and carTRUCK Monday through Friday. Applications 101, during the normal LOAD OR LARGE $800. plus secu2 port.with 5 years working a Mos. Master Elecwill be accepted until the close of business hours of 8:00 a.m. AXLE TRAILER rity deposit required. Call LOADthorough trician— knowledge of business on March 23, 2020.

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FOR SALE: 1996 Oldctive maintenance for all months rent required along with mower, 3 years old asking $1500. and corre 21 YEARS EXPERIENCE; ALSO smobile Achieva Car. 4 units as well heating, air conditioning references.

For more information call (Budget) OF THECOMMERCIAL Call 304-704-1273 (tfn) IN THE OFFICEDOING TREE Upshur County Commission Levy Estimate Buckhannon, WV 26201 CLERK OF THECUTTING COUNTY AND door, automatic, Hason lots 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Attorney: as trouble-shooting boiler control 304-380-2958 (3/10/20) SNOW REMOVCOMMISSION, Mark H. Reed of new parts, and runsreplacements. great , adjustments AL. WEST CALL (304) 613-5820 (gtfn) ensembleCOUNTY, PO Box 310 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA FOR SALE: country cribUPSHUR body in real good condiVIRGINIA Custodian: Qualifications: Perform Buckhannon, WV 26201 County of: Upshur, West Virginia w/ mobile $50, NWT 0-3 mon. Baby FOR RENT: FURNISHED AND tion. $3000. or OBO. call MARK COLET NOTICE OF ESTATES housekeepingand andleave cleaning all colUNFURNISHED APTS FOR RENT: boy outfits,Angel care video, motion, Notice is hereby Estate: 304-613-5057 a Inofaccordance MULLENS with WV Code §II -8-I 0, as amended, the Upshur County Commission proceeded lege facilities— 24 hour Camera Security System; STORAGE sound monitor in box w/ tripod $40, message.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

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AREA NEWS Lewis County First discusses business

By Kari Conaway Staff Writer

JANE LEW — Lewis County First met Thursday at the Jane Lew Park building and discussed business like their Memorial Flags, participation with the HGTV clean-up day and attendance at the Irish Spring Festival.

The group started the meeting with introductions, then approved the last meeting’s minutes, the treasurer’s report and buying cleaning supplies for the group.

Since LC First installed some American flags for the Machpelah Cemetery, there have been requests for more flags around the entire cemetery. LC First is partnering with the American Legion and aims to purchase 40 more flags, both American and a flag for each of the five military branches to display. LC First welcomes 60-pound bags of Quikrete cement as donations to complete the project. Please make checks out to Lewis County First and mail to PO Box 555 Weston, WV 26452.

The group discussed hosting a West Virginia Adverse Childhood Experiences Coalition (WV ACES) presentation from Barb Tucker and also the

Lewis County First met and discussed business

conditions of the Little Free Libraries around the county.

Ashley Montgomery and Jena Whiston thanked everyone who helped out with the HGTV Home Town Takeover clean up. LC First had the most members volunteer, so Giovanni’s will donate pizzas to the group as a reward.

The group scheduled another clean-up day for March 15 and

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voted to purchase supplies for the group to keep.

The group talked about cleaning up and re-sanding Bank Alley, and also applied for an Adopt-A-Spot area to officially participate.

LC First drafted a letter to Lewis County Commission regarding a Rails to Trails program, stating they support the idea and offer cleaning and

other assistance in the future.

First talked about putting lights on the West Second Street and Main Avenue bridges. The group approved to apply for an AARP grant to help with the cost.

Next meeting will be March 19 at 6 p.m. in the Jane Lew community building.

ballots can also be found online or at your local courthouse, which can be brought into the voting booth to help voters remember their candidates.

Night Out. She lives in Weston with her husband and their pets.

They spend their free time helping out the community through trash pickups, street cleanings, building and maintaining a 24-bed community garden, helping with fundraisers, painting curbs, assisting with Little Free Libraries, and many other engaging opportunities to give back.

Barlett said she recently faced some criticism from a newly established blog. So, she took to Facebook, explaining that the blog wrongly accused her of opposing the Atlantic Coast pipeline and of hating Trump. According to Barlett’s Facebook, she simply doesn’t want to talk about Trump anymore, but rather talk about how to make our community better.

She explained the author did get some things right though – “I support the Fairness Act, which won’t jail anyone, and I didn’t vote for Trump – I just didn’t vote for Clinton, either!”

“We are all friends, family and neighbors here in Lewis and Upshur Counties. We all have something we can do to make our community better.

Let’s try working together and stop spewing hate and promoting violence, especially online, and start putting our hands and our hearts to work. I have met so many brilliant, talented people who are passionate about making our community a better place to live. I know we can create a government that works for all of us,” concluded Barlett.

Barlett wants the public to know her phone number is (304) 997-4628 and offered, “Send me a text or call me anytime.” Her email is Barlett2020@gmail.com, and her website is barlettforhouse. com. Her Facebook page is titled Barlett for House, and her Twitter and Instagram handles are @Barlett2020. “I want to make sure the people of Lewis and Upshur Counties never feel ignored again,” expressed Barlett.

Any candidates who wish to share their political platform in the Lewis County Community Guide can call (304) 472-2800 to set up an interview.

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BUCKHANNON — The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility needs help finding furever homes for Luke and She-too. 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.

Luke is a very handsome Coonhound. He is about 3 years old and weighs 50 pounds. Luke was brought in by animal control from Freeman’s Road a month ago and hasn’t been claimed yet. He is current on vaccines and has already been neutered, so Luke’s adoption fee is only $30.

She-too is a beautiful white and black kitten. He is 8 months old and weighs 7 pounds. She-too has already been neutered and is current on vaccines. He gets along fine with other cats and dogs, and just needs a new home now.

Luke and She-too, 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. 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.

Commission from Page 1 approved Barbara Winans and David Reed’s annual leave requests, actions of the clerk, approval of estates, previous Lewis County Commission meetings minutes and the current period’s payment expenses.

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. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 17. All are welcome to attend.

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The orchard was planted as a result of the hospital Community Needs Assessment. A major concern voiced through the

assessment was the increase of obesity and associated health issues. Stonewall Jackson Memorial launched several initiatives to combat such concerns, including building local playgrounds to increase physical activity and planting the urban orchard for healthy eating.

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Barlett from Page 1A

She wants to ensure public education is properly funded and taxpayer money is no longer wasted on endless testing. She wants to legalize cannabis and guarantee the people of West Virginia have proper mental health and addiction recovery services available. She wants to make sure people have respectable jobs with a livable salary and affordable insurance waiting for them. Lastly, Barlett wants to guarantee our Constitutional rights are protected. She stated, “From gun ownership to religious rights, to the right to your own body, we need to make sure everyone is protected in West Virginia.” Barlett emphasized that the only way we can do any of that, is by working together.

There are five other people running for House of Delegates in the 46th District. The 46th District includes all of Lewis County and a small eastern portion of Upshur County. Barlett’s Democratic primary opponent is Robert “Bob” Stultz, an attorney at Bailey, Stultz, Oldaker & Greene, P.L.L.C and chair of the Lewis County Democrat Executive Committee. Stultz is also a local volunteer and a longtime figure in the 4-H organization. Barlett’s Republican opponents are Dylan King, Adam Burkhammer and Steve Moneypenny. Mike Lockard is running as a Libertarian and will be on the ballot for the General Election on November 3. Lockard, like Barlett, is also a WV Can’t Wait candidate and is a huge proponent of legalizing cannabis for recreational use, with a focus on growing at home and for local control of the market, rather than having out-of-state businesses come in and take over, which Barlett also agrees on. “Most people would just list their names, but I think it is important to get to know them as well,” Barlett explained.

Barlett wants to remind voters that the Primary Election is on May 12 and registration cutoff is April 27, which can be completed online. She also wants to remind registered non-party voters that you must ask for a Republican or Democratic ballot on election day. Sample

hosted three town halls and several meetings in Upshur and Lewis Counties as well, since 2019. Barlett is one of 91 WV Can’t Wait candidates across West Virginia who have signed a pledge to stand up for working families, support union jobs, and to do it without taking a dime of corporate money. These candidates have also pledged to never to back down from debates, which she hopes many different organizations will host. These candidates have also worked with people from all over in order to draft over 250 policy suggestions, most of which are available to read online at https://wvcantwait.com.

Barlett expressed, “Our infrastructure is failing…and our public education system is unprepared for what our students need.” She feels that the addiction epidemic is destroying families from all walks of life and that our state has too many low-paying jobs that lack benefits and career opportunities. Barlett asserted that these factors are also contributing to 41 people a day leaving our state – many of those being the younger generation.

Barlett also addressed issues, such as discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, or religion, explaining, “We also have people – some who currently hold public office and some who are running – who think it is okay to discriminate against people and attack their religion, race, or sexual orientation…

Nothing is being done for those of us who are experiencing that discrimination, and that is not what makes our country great…

This is a land of freedom, a land built on the Constitution, which says nobody shall be discriminated against for these basic reasons. I am proud to say I support the Constitution and I have pledged to be sworn in on it if elected, because that is the chief duty of any elected official.”

Barlett said she wants to expand broadband and “fix our crumbling roads and bridges.”

Compared to her opponents, Barlett expressed, “I am out doing the work. I have already knocked on hundreds of doors between Upshur and Lewis County and I promise I want to hear from you.” She continued, “I fully support the legalization of recreational cannabis, which most of these candidates oppose. I know that this can help lower our jail bill, help people struggling with physical and mental illnesses, and will bring tourists and tax revenue into our struggling state.” Barlett believes that having teachers in the legislature is very important. “We know what our education system and our students need,” she said.

Teachers are also very creative, highly educated, and incredibly good at doing a lot with a little, according to Barlett. She said, “We are used to doing a lot of reading, researching, and critical thinking after dinner as part of our normal jobs.” Barlett concluded, “We also have a lot to lose – our students – if we fail to make our communities a better place.”

Most importantly, Barlett expressed, she has been doing this work for years. She has been volunteering and showing up in governmental meetings, contacting legislators, and she explained, “I am just as angry as you about how little the legislature is doing to help you and me.” Barlett is ready to fight to make sure West Virginia has a voice for the people, not another voice for a political party or corporate donor to control. She pledges to stand up for every single person of West Virginia, regardless of religion, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, zip code, education level, or income.

Barlett is also a local volunteer in Lewis County, and a member of several organizations and committees such as Lewis County First, Jane Lew Lions Club, B-UHS Tennis Coach, and chair of National

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SPORTS

LCHS Minutemen claim Sectional title

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Braxton County on Friday night for the AA Region 2 Section 2 Championship.

The three-seeded Minutemen had the chance to compete SUTTON — The Lewis for this title after knocking County High School Boys’ off Nicholas and then Clay Basketball Team traveled to County.

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By Wyatt Burns Sports Correspondent WESTON — Lewis County has started their campaign to improve on last year’s strong finishes in numerous spring sports. The Lewis County High School Track team is looking to improve on a 2019 season that saw the Minutemen send many athletes to the State Tournament.

They will bring 50 kids into the next step of Minutemen Track and Field. The team’s goal is for individuals to set personal records and improve throughout the season.

The Lewis County High School Softball team will bring 15 girls into their 2020 conquest. These ladies have been hard at work, utilizing the Lewis Baseball Association’s indoor batting cage, as well as the LCHS Gym. The Lewis County High School Baseball team is bringing 23 to the diamond this spring. This is one of the highest turn outs in recent years for the squad. The team is looking for a State Tournament bid this year, after losing in the Regional Championship to Bridgeport High School last year. The team is also practicing at the LBA cage, the LCHS Gym, and even took to the field on Monday for a practice.

The Robert L. Bland Middle School Track team is looking for another successful and fun-filled season. The team has attracted interest from almost 30 students this spring. The team also took advantage of the beautiful weather on Monday to escape the RLBMS Gym and take to the LCHS Track.

The RLBMS Softball team is looking to maintain a successful season, as it is hard to beat an undefeated season. The team has 13 players, including nine returners and five experienced pitchers.

The Lewis County Community Guide wishes a safe and successful season for all sports and student-athletes in the 2020 spring season.

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The Minutemen got off to a good start on a 13-6 run in the first four minutes of action. They were able to set the precedent and conclude the first quarter with a 25-10 lead. In the second, the Minutemen slacked off, trying

to avoid foul trouble. They allowed the Eagles to claw back and cut the lead to 11.

LCHS took a 34-23 lead into the locker room at the half.

The Minutemen allowed the game to continue as they showed in the first. Taking

a 58-44 lead during the third quarter, LCHS showed that they were determined.

The Minutemen finished the night by claiming the Sectional title with a score of 72-57.

Lewis County will host

the Regional Championship on Thursday. It will be a rematch of last year, but the Minutemen will have the honor of hosting the Bridgeport Indians. The game will begin at 7 p.m. for a chance at a State Tournament berth.

BOE recognizes RLBMS athletes

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By Kari Conaway Staff Writer WESTON — The Lewis County Board of Education recognized Robert L. Bland Middle School winter sports athletes at the Monday night meeting.

First, the board recognized the RLBMS Lady Patriots JV Basketball Team with certificates for an impressive 15-4 season and as Champions of the Tygarts Valley JV Invitational Tournament. Players include Payten Goodwin, Ava Kennedy, Gabby Padgett, Sara Burns, Ella Pinkney, Ashley Crook, Hope Dever, Raeleigh Bonnett, Neanie Cloud and Brynn Hunt.

Crook and Pinkney also made

the All-State Tournament team. The Lady Patriots were coached by Glenn Pratt and Pam Minigh.

The board then recognized the RLBMS Patriots JV Basketball Team for their 12-4 season and as Champions of the Inaugural JV Winter Shootout Tournament. Players include Caleb McKee, Aiden Anderson, Ben Putnam, Logan Boyce, Jake Padgett, Ryder Aman, Brayden Helmick, Caden Kelley, Landyn Taylor, Manny Robinson and Zander Cralton. Kelley and Tanner Griffith made the All-Tournament team. The Patriots were coached by Tyke Foster.

The RLBMS wrestling team was recognized third. It was reported that at one time

this year, the team was ranked within the top 10 in the state.

The team includes Cameron Brown, Drew Cayton, Tyler Carson, Luke Boram, and Norman Tallhamer. Larry J. Bush coached the season.

For the WSAZ Invitational, Brown placed sixth, Cayton and Carson placed seventh.

For the Mason-Dixon Tournament, Boram and Carson placed third, Tallhamer placed fourth, and Brown placed fifth.

Last, the following RLBMS cheerleaders were recognized: Megan Arbogast, Adrianna Blanco, Abigail Brown, Lacie Dever, Emily Gum, Kendall Harold, Jasmine Harvey, Taylor Tenney, Bridgette Davisson, Emma Donaldson, Bella

Parker and April Sherrard.

Erin Freeman coached the cheerleaders for the year. The team had a successful season.

At the Punky Garrett Cheer Classic, Davisson placed first in tumbling and second in jumps, and Sherrard placed fifth in jumps. The team placed third in both sideline and routine, and fourth in cheer. At the East Fairmont Cheer Competition, Davisson placed third in tumbling and Sherrard placed fourth in jumps. The team placed first in sidelines. At the BEST Cheer Competition, Davisson placed first in tumbling and Sherrard placed third in jumps. The team placed second in routine.

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straight and maintaining verticality, keeping the object close and lifting with your legs. Using the half kneel lift is the same technique but kneeling with a leg back is a better way to lift for someone with weaker legs or knees.

Pirl answered questions that the club had, including the best stretch to help those who sit at a desk most of the day at their jobs. Other advice she had was to keep good posture, put a towel roll in your chair to give your spine better positioning, put the computer desk higher to keep from slouching, and walk around every 30 minutes.

Pirl is completing a clinical rotation with Richard Gandee at the Weston Mountain State Physical Therapy office.

President Linda Locke presented Pirl with a Rotary mug to thank Pirl for her time and presentation.

In other business, Locke started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Four-Way Test and blessing of the food.

Member Tina Cunningham talked about their upcoming Rotary Elimination Dinner. Tickets are available in local businesses, such as Mountain State Physical Therapy and Weston Ford.

The members passed around the sign-up sheet for their Blood Screening event on March 28. The club started planning their scholarship and formed a committee to begin working on this year’s application. More information will be discussed at next week’s meeting.

Cunningham announced other upcoming events, including their pizza party with the Interact high school club and their Blood Screenings. She also announced the next few guest speakers, including Agnes Queen, Barb Tucker and Adam Burkhammer. The speakers are not political. If you are interested in speaking at Rotary, get in touch with Tina Cunningham.

The club voted to donate $100 to Robert L. Bland Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society for their Washington D.C. trip.

To close the meeting, Locke asked Pirl to pick a ticket from the raffle. Rotary member Steve Montgomery won the raffle but did not draw the correct card, thus leaving the money for next week’s raffle. Next week, Rotarians will hear from guest speaker Agnes Queen to talk about Blueprint Communities.

The Rotary Club of Weston is a nonprofit organization, focused on the “Four-Way Test”: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The club is always looking for new members and meets every Wednesday at noon in the back of Giovanni’s Restaurant.

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Rotary President Linda Locke presents guest speakerAnna Pirl mug to thank her for her presentation.

season. Attendees then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The board recognized the RLBMS winter sports student athletes, including both the Junior Varsity Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams, the Wrestling team, and the Cheerleading squad.

The board approved the February 7, 14 and 18 special meeting minutes and February 10 regular meeting minutes. The board approved Debra Cullen’s request for her child to attend Lewis County schools for the remainder of the school year.

The board discussed where to display historical artifacts and adopting a time management system for employees of the board of education, both professional and service. The system would calculate the start time, end time, rates of pay and the hours the individual would need to complete, and update onto WVEIS. The board is also looking to add the system’s ability to print out reports, so employees can view their timesheets, vacation days and schedules.

Bob Stewart and Terry Sprouse were the two delegations for the night, talking about transportation matters.

Stewart said the bus drivers did not appreciate the special board meeting they had with the board and felt they were “kicked to the

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side.” He also said they were not in favor of the $17 an hour policies on the night’s agenda.

Sprouse asked the board to table the extracurricular policy until they meet again, to settle how many hours they work a day and show the state code stating that drivers are an 8-hour day employee. “We settled on $30 for a two-hour shuttle run, which we gave up $3.25 a day for a shuttle run. In this proposal here, we are gaining 37 cents. 37 cents people, is what we are gaining here after we gave that up to help the Board of Education in 2014-2015 because of a hardship. I don’t think this is too much to ask to pay these people correctly,” Sprouse said.

After the delegations, the first policy the board reviewed was the Chapter 8.2.6 Extracurricular Transportation. The board moved the motion to discussion. For the 2014-2015 year, the drivers were making $33.25 per day for a shuttle bus run and the Tri-County run per a.m. and p.m. run. Now, it has switched to hourly and varies for each driver. The average paid to drivers for a shuttle run is $16.62, the lowest is $14.26 and the highest is $21.53. The Tri-County run is 4 hours a day each, or 7 hours for both. The board approved 4-0, with Paul Derico abstaining. The drivers still have to vote to approve this by two-thirds, in order for this policy to go into effect.

Bowling Center in Buckhannon. They are still looking for teams of four if you’d like to participate. To get more information about the local United Way or their events, please email lcunitedway@ citynet.net.

Sias said they did not meet their goal of $75,000 again this year, but emphasized that every dollar counts. The United Way is asking individuals and businesses in the community to please help them to help others. Donations may be mailed to PO Box 44, Weston, WV 26452.

Lewis County Schools Technology Director Jeff Tidd addressed the board to ask to renew bandwidth. Tidd explained that the agreement will be a 3-year contract with the option for an extension for two additional years upon the board’s review. The board approved the bid. The board also considered and approved the Annual Memorandum of Agreement between West Virginia University Cooperative Extension Service and the County Extension Service committee.

For personnel, the board approved Senior JROTC Instructor Anthony Dennison’s retirement and Kindergarten Teacher Joyce Cochran’s retirement, both from P-CES, and Testing Coordinator for Service Personnel Nancy Squires’resignation. The board went into executive session to discuss a personnel issue and no action was taken. The board approved both Allison Sharp and Brooke Shaffer’s unpaid medical leave of absence requests.

The board employed Thomas Akers as Business Education Teacher for grades five through eight at RLBMS, Elaine Talbott as Substitute Itinerate School Guidance Counselor, Thomas Foster as Bus Operator, Deanna Chenoweth as After School Homebound Education Facilitator for LCHS, and Sherry Stobbs, Terissa Shaffer and

Billie Holeman as Day-toDay Substitute Secretaries for Lewis County schools.

The board approved the payroll and payment of bills, the January 2020 Monthly Financial Report, the Budget Supplements and Transfers all 4-0 and considered and approved the Schedule of Proposed Levy Rates for FY 2021 3-1 with Mike Holden voting no by phone.

Melissa Riley gave an update on the LCHS roof project, stating that because of bad weather, they are currently at a standstill but are caught up other than that, and that the contractors have started their own punch list.

The board meeting was adjourned and the meeting stands statutorily recessed until April 21, 2020. The Lewis County Board of Education meets every other Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the board office. The next public Board of Education meeting will be a regular session on March 23 at 6 p.m. in the board office. The board will have a special meeting on March 16 at the board office.

Board of Education members Connie Riffle, Phyllis Hinterer, Vice President Paul Derico, Board President Jim Flesher, and Superintendent Dr. Robin Lewis were all present during the meeting, while board member Mike Holden attended the meeting via phone call.

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Minutemen Collaborate to revitalize Lewis County

By Tara Kennedy Editor

WESTON — If you haven’t been following the Minutemen Collaborate movement, it’s time to catch up and join in. What started out as small group of community minded folks creating an entry for the HGTV Small Town Takeover Contest, has grown into a crusade for county-wide change.

All you have to do is drive through Weston and you can’t help but notice the many beautification projects underway, which have been spearheaded

by Ashley Montgomery and Jena Whiston.

Following suggestions to take pride in our small town, groups and individuals began gathering for clean-up efforts,

picking up trash and sweeping the streets. Giovanni’s even offered to sponsor a pizza party for the group that accumulated the most bags of garbage. LC First won with a whopping 77 bags of trash removed from town.

The owners of Ember Arts, Weston’s quaint art studio, followed suit and opened their doors to the community for a poster making party on February 27. The signs were then distributed for display in local businesses, inviting guests and hopefully contest scouts to feel welcome in Weston, the heart of West Virginia.

The Oil Spot and even bigger businesses like GoMart and Hardee’s jumped on board, adding welcoming messages to their signs. The large welcome signs as you enter town are even being revamped and

some replaced thanks to Adam Burkhammer of Mountaineer Welding and Construction and Jennifer and Eddie Watson of Watson Signs and Tees.

Next thing you know, Minnich’s Florist volunteered to make beautiful floral arrangements for the empty flower boxes around town. Multiple sponsors joined the effort to add yellow spring flowers in the “Boxes of Sunshine” all over Weston.

A project to spruce up Bank Alley with colorful pavers on the ground where flowers used to be is also underway.

A “Paint the Brick Party” for local schools, sports and youth groups to be represented on the bricks is set for Saturday, March 21 to further help renovate the town. Mayor Kim Harrison also quickly jumped on board, seeking grant funding to pro-

vide much needed lighting in Bank Alley.

A banner made by Custom Signs and Graphics was hung across East Third Street on Monday night, further welcoming guests to the center of the city.

The spirit of coming together as a community doesn’t just end in Lewis County though.

When Minutemen Collaborate organizers learned of the devasting tornadoes that ravaged Tennessee in the early morning hours of March 3, they knew that they had to help. The people of Weston wanted to “show the love to Tennessee” tornado victims and a donation drive was immediately organized. Mountaineer RV and Outdoor Center opened their doors to accept donations and a tractor trailer full of supplies shipped off to Tennessee over

the weekend. Harman Trucking donated use of their truck and David McConnell offered his time, while another local business contributed $500 for the fuel to deliver the supplies to Tennessee. Whiston said she never intended for these efforts to be shared beyond our community, but is amazed to see how it’s spreading, especially

by Mountaineers who live in Tennessee.

The group even planned a Minutemen Gathering “PopUp Shopping Day” to coincide with National Mom & Pop Small Business Day on March 29, but it will unfortunately be postponed in accordance with CDC recommendations to cease large gatherings in the wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

However, Montgomery assures that not even the spreading virus

can damper their momentum, and the event will be rescheduled for a later date.

If you are interested in finding out how you or your organization can help revitalize Weston and Lewis County, please join the Minutemen Collaborate movement on Facebook, visit MinutemenCollaborate.org online or email minutementcollaborate@ gmail.com.

The next organizational meeting of Minutemen Collaborate will take place Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in The Coffeehouse on Main Street in Weston. An overwhelming sense of pride in our hometown is sure to follow when we collaborate as Minutemen, and make no mistake that big things are most definitely happening in our small town.

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Pompano to present “Immunity on-a-Chip” at Wesleyan on Friday BUCKHANNON — Dr. Rebecca Pompano, assistant professor of chemistry and biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, will present “Immunity ona-Chip” on Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Sponsored by the West Virginia Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and the West Virginia Wesleyan College Honors Program and Chemistry Department, the lecture will be held in the Christopher Hall of Science’s Hyma Auditorium and is free and open to the public.

Dr. Pompano specializes in research across disciplines including biology, chemistry, and engineering. In her talk, she will explain how she models human immune systems outside the body. Life is sustained through a delicate balance in our immune system that must protect us against pathogens and tumors without harming our daily cells.

Dr. Pompano develops new technology to study the dynamics of immunity in realistic systems outside of the body, where she can better control and analyze it. She builds devices with tiny channels—the width of human hair—to deliver proteins and drugs to living tissues from the immune system. In collaboration with clinicians and immunologists, she is beginning to apply these technologies to help inform the fight against chronic diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegeneration.

In recognition of her work, Dr. Pompano received a prestigious Individual Biomedical Research Award from the Hartwell Foundation, the Rising Star Award for Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, and an inaugural University of Virginia Research Excellence Award. In addition to her research, she is active in advanced active learning formats in the analytical chemistry classroom, advocating for continued funding for education and biomedical research on Capitol Hill, and in building inclusive environments for STEM research.

Dr. Pompano received a B.S. from the University of Richmond and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago. She completed a postdoc in Immuno-engineering at the University of Chicago, Department of Surgery.

Camp Horseshoe Spring Quilt Retreat

ST. GEORGE, W.Va. — Spring is here, and it is time to make plans to attend Camp Horseshoe’s Spring Quilt Retreat near St. George in Tucker County, WV, May 12 – 16 2020.

It will be the perfect place to spend quality time with your sewing machine and quilting friends, both new and old.

Come enjoy Horseshoe’s relaxed atmosphere, take advantage of this time to start a new project or catch up on those projects you have started and just haven’t found time to complete.

“Quilters will have an opportunity to choose a new project as follows: Folded Pillows, Maureena Andreas, (St. George, WV); Featherweight Double Duty, Joan Armbruster, (Canaan Valley, WV); Jelly Roll Rug, Reta Haube, (Kingwood, WV); Vintage Bonanza of Baskets Quilt, Mary Smith, (Leadmine, WV); and our Mystery Project, Kathy Miller, (Parsons, WV).

There will be demonstrations by experienced quilters during the quilting event and some surprises along the way,” said Mary Smith, facilitator.

While at the retreat, there are no chores, meals to cook or phones to answer. Join us for a great learning experience.

You will be completely spoiled as we sew, eat and sleep.

The fellowship and friendships formed will last a lifetime and you can take home a finished keepsake.

Come join in! For a brochure, contact Mary Smith at (304) 478-2899 for all the information and color photos of classes being offered. Registration deadline is Friday, April 4, 2020.

Register for the next Hunter Education Course BUCKHANNON — The WV Natural Resources Police will hold a Hunter Education Class in Upshur County at the Buckhannon Fire/Police Dept., Buckhannon, WV on April 13, 14 and 15, 2020. The class is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each evening. Students must attend all hours of all sessions of the 10-hour course (minimum) and pass a written and hands-on test to be certified.

The course is open to the public and is free of charge.

Students must be 10 years of age by the final day in order to receive permanent certification. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.

Class size is limited to 45 students, so pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will only be permitted if space allows. If you would like to register, go to: http://register-ed.com and select West Virginia and Hunter Education from the menu. Online registration only takes a couple minutes to complete.

Alternative Delivery or “Hands On” testing, for those who have completed the online hunter education course, will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Students must bring their online class, completion vouchers with them to the class and pre-registration is also required at the same website and by selecting the “Hands On” class.

In 1994, West Virginia passed legislation requiring any person born on or after January 1, 1975 to present proof of certification from an approved Hunter Education course to a license agent prior to purchasing a base hunting license.

If you have any problems registering online, please contact Misty or Sgt. Tim White at the WV DNR District 3 office at 304-924-6211 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Lewis County Democratic Convention set for March 28

WESTON — The County Democratic Executive committee chair Bob Stultz announces that the Lewis County Democratic Convention will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Criss Manor, 124 East First Street, Weston, WV 26452.

During the County Convention, an official Convention Chair and Secretary will be elected and attendees will

elect 14 County Delegates to represent Lewis County at the State Convention in Charleston on June 12 and 13, 2020.

“We encourage all registered Democrats, who are residents in Lewis County, to get involved in the Democratic process and attend this important event,” County Chair Bob Stultz said. “This convention is important because those elected as a County Delegate will go to

Charleston in June and will vote for the people who will represent our State at the Democratic National Convention in July.”

The delegates to the National Convention are selected during the State Convention by the County Delegates. The people’s vote for president on the primary ballot will determine how many delegates each presidential candidate receives from West Virginia.

The County Convention is open to all registered Democrats in Lewis County.

County Conventions are mandated by the West Virginia Democratic State Executive Committee.Acounty must hold a convention every Presidential election. At the State Convention, the County Delegates will also approve the Party Platform and elect five representatives to the Electoral College.

WV SBDC Coach Susannah Higgins earns Certified Business Advisor certificate

CHARLESTON — Susannah Higgins, business coach with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), has completed graduate-level coursework to receive a professional Certified Business Advisor (CBA) certificate.

She earned the CBA certification through the accredited Kent State University.

“The CBA program is designed specifically for professionals who advise owners of small businesses,” said WV SBDC Director Debra Martin.

“The certification says you have proven you have the knowledge, skills and capabilities to advise entrepreneurs effectively. The CBA presents added assurance to our clients and funding partners that our business coaches perform with

a high degree of professional competence.”

The CBA program’s three primary courses are marketing, accounting/finance and human resources. Each course covers multiple sessions, such as strategic planning, pricing, breakeven analysis, finance sources, employee recruiting and performance management.

A native of Elkins, Higgins received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia University.

During her career primarily in the health care industry, she handled a wide range of responsibilities, including financial forecasting, operational management and marketing.

She joined WV SBDC in 2015. Her office based in Buckhannon serves Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph,

Upshur and Webster counties.

The WV SBDC helps businesses to start, improve and grow. The statewide network of business coaches provides guidance in areas such as planning, marketing, finance, management, innovation, technology and cybersecurity. WV SBDC offers these services to the state’s small businesses at no charge.

WV SBDC has remained the premier resource for small business creation and expansion in the Mountain State for more than 35 years. As a key economic driver, the WV SBDC offers a variety of services to entrepreneurs and small businesses to increase their profitability and customer base, enabling continued growth and prosperity for West Virginia’s WV SBDC Business Coach Susannah Higgins diversifying economy.

Robert Thomas honored at Retirement Reception WESTON — Long-time Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital employee Robert Thomas was honored with a retirement reception on Thursday, February 27. Thomas began his tenure at Stonewall Jackson Memorial in July 1959.

Thomas was surprised by several announcements made at the celebration. SJMH CEO, Avah Stalnaker, declared the hospital Laboratory would be renamed the Robert R. Thomas Laboratory. Stalnaker also announced that Mon Health President and CEO, David Goldberg, and his wife donated a scholarship in Thomas’ name for SJMH Laboratory employees.

Stalnaker noted, “Any retirement is special, but a retirement from the same organization for 60 years of service is extraordinary. I don’t think this milestone will be reached by any other employee.”

Thomas’ five children and families surprised Bob and wife Jackie with their attendance.

Other former and current SJMH employees were also present to honor Thomas, who was the first employee and department head of the SJMH Laboratory.

During the reception SJMH Laboratory Director, Angela Cedeno, provided a decade-by-decade timeline of the changes in the Laboratory during Thomas’ tenure.

In her final tribute Cedeno explained, “Most important – Bob was always there for all of us. He was a confidant, leader, stern “dad” or just someone to joke with. He means more than he will ever know, and he is loved.”

Former SJMHAdministrator, David Shaffer, shared stories and former SJMH Pharmacist, Gerald Wood, spoke of working with

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Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Robert Thomas and wife Jackie, seated on the left, are surrounded by the couple’s five children; and other family members during the reception honoring Thomas after 60 years of service to the Weston hospital.

Bob at the original City Hospital in Weston before SJMH was built in 1972.

Bob explained at the old Hospital he even filled in as a radiology technician when necessary. Unfortunately, not always with expertise.

“A dentist brought in X-rays for me to develop and there were three bottles for me to use – a developer, a fixer, and a wash, I think. I didn’t know which was which, so I thought I developed the film and they came out completely gone,” Thomas laughed.

In addition to renaming the SJMH Laboratory in honor of Thomas, Stonewall Jackson

Memorial will also have a wall display with Bob’s contributions to the hospital in the Laboratory waiting area.

About Mon Health System: Mon Health System is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals in North Central West Virginia that works together to make health care more accessible and affordable to the communities it serves. It includes four hospitals – its flagship medical center, Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown; Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood; Mon Health Stonewall Jackson

Memorial Hospital in Weston; affiliate, Grafton City Hospital in Grafton; Stonewall Home Oxygen Therapy; Mon Health Equipment & Supplies; and The Village at Heritage Point. Mon Health System is also part of many Joint Ventures such as Healthworks, Acuity Hospital of Morgantown, Monongalia EMS, Amedisys Hospice, Care Partners, Encompass and the Mon Health Center for Outpatient Surgery to preserve choice, improve access and ensure the highest quality of care. For more information, visit monhealth. com.

St. Joseph’s Hospital PromptCare Walk-In Clinic springs forward with expanded hours

BUCKHANNON — St. Joseph’s Hospital’s PromptCare Walk-In Clinic has expanded its hours for patients effective

Monday, March 9. It will now be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

The PromptCare Clinic is

located in the main hospital’s Emergency Department. The clinic provides affordable care for minor illnesses and injuries

and has on-site lab and x-ray for patients’ convenience. No appointments are needed. For more information, call (304) 473-2020.

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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.

March 11, 1847: Boone County was formed from parts of Logan, Kanawha, and Cabell counties and named for Daniel Boone.

March 11, 1848: Putnam County was formed from portions of Kanawha, Mason, and Cabell. The new county was named in honor of Gen. Israel Putnam, who commanded the Continental Army at Bunker Hill.

March 11, 1856: Roane County was created from parts of Kanawha, Jackson, and Gilmer counties. The new county was named for Judge Spencer Roane, a son-in-law of Patrick Henry.

March 12, 1835: Marshall County was created from part of Ohio County. The county was named for John Marshall, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

March 12, 1850: Wheeling Hospital was chartered.

During the Civil War, the institution was used as a general military hospital. The Sisters of Saint Joseph were hired as army nurses, treating wounded Union and Confederate soldiers side by side.

March 13, 2002: Herbalist and folk doctor Catfish Gray died in Huntington. Gray was known for his vast knowledge of traditional plant lore and for his quaint and engaging personality. At the height of the folklore revival of the 1970s, Gray was a frequent newspaper and television interview subject.

March 14, 1931: Noting the interest in the annual reunion of Carnifex Ferry battle veterans, the legislature created the Carnifex Ferry Battlefield Park Commission.

March 15, 1882: Union leader Frank Keeney was born on Cabin Creek, Kanawha County. Keeney, who went

to work in the mines as a boy, became a rank-and-file leader during the Paint Creek-Cabin Creek Strike of 1912–13.

March 15, 1952: Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was born in Logan County. He was elected as a Democrat from Logan County to the House of Delegates in 1974, when he was only 22 years old and still a senior at West Virginia University.

March 16, 1906: Country musician Buddy Starcher was born Oby Edgar Starcher near Ripley. In 1946, Starcher cut his first recordings on Four Star, including his best-known composition, ‘‘I’ll Still Write Your Name in the Sand,’’ which became a hit in 1949.

March 17, 1837: Mercer County was created from parts of Giles and Tazewell counties and named for Hugh Mercer, a general during the Revolutionary War. March 17, 1858: William Edwin Chilton was born in Coalsmouth, now St. Albans.

A lawyer, U.S. Senator and businessman, Chilton expanded Charleston’s electric streetcar system and became publisher and editor of the Charleston Gazette.

March 17, 1891: West Virginia State University was founded as the West Virginia Colored Institute by the West Virginia Legislature. It was one of 17 black land-grant colleges established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890.

March 17, 1912: Athlete Joe Stydahar was born in Pennsylvania. A star in football and basketball at WVU, he was the first round selection of the Chicago Bears in the first pro draft of college players in 1936. 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.

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Carnifex Ferry State Park

Catfish Gray

Buddy Starcher

Frank Keeney

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Attorney General Morrisey ready to enforce Price Gouging Law amid Coronavirus State of Preparedness CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned West Virginia businesses to adhere to the state’s price gouging law during the coronavirus-related state of preparedness declared Wednesday.

Laws prohibiting such activity took effect statewide Wednesday with the governor’s declaration of a state of preparedness.

The state’s price gouging law, in concert with Wednesday’s declaration, makes it unlawful for any person, business or contractor to inflate the price of food items, essential consumer items and emergency supplies by more than 10 percent of what the items sold for 10 days prior to the declaration.

“Stopping the spread of coronavirus is a top priority for all of us,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “I encourage all West Virginians to take routine health precautions to prevent the spread of illness and watch for anyone who may take advantage of the situation. This is a time to remain calm, prepare and help one another as needed.”

The price gouging law takes effect during any state of emergency or state of preparedness as issued by West Virginia’s governor. Such laws remain in effect until the declaration is lifted or 30 days, whichever is longer, subject to limited exceptions.

The Attorney General urges any consumer who believes he or she may have been charged prices that increased dramatically after the state of preparedness declaration to file a complaint with his office. Those with a receipt should attach a copy to their complaint.

Consumers also should be wary of scammers who may look to use coronavirus as a means of targeting people through email, phone calls and other methods.

Be wary of any unsolicited emails, calls or other forms of communication from those who may claim to represent a familiar entity as part of a ploy to obtain personally identifiable, financial and otherwise sensitive information.

Never share such data or agree to send cash, wire money or provide numbers associated with a credit/debit card, gift card or bank account without verifying the legitimacy of the recipient.

Anyone with a question about price gouging laws or coronavirus-related scams should call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-368-8808, the Eastern Panhandle Consumer Protection Office in Martinsburg at 304-267-0239 or visit the office online at www.wvago.gov.

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Capito statement on Coronavirus Supplemental Funding

West Virginia to receive direct funding support from CDC for around $5 million among other benefits of package WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted in favor of the emergency supplemental funding package to help states treat, prevent, and prepare for the Coronavirus. The funding package passed the Senate by a vote of 96 to 1.

“With this additional funding, our country is even more prepared to limit the spread of the coronavirus, test those showing symptoms, and treat those suffering. The federal government has organized a comprehensive, expansive response to this public health emergency, and the funding my colleagues and I approved today will help states continue efforts

to keep their communities safe.

At the same time, while these are critical funds that will help states and agencies, we must remain vigilant and adapt as we move forward. This is an issue I continue to be very focused on, and I will continue to monitor and encourage coordination and communication between agencies at the federal level,” Senator Capito said.

A portion of the funding provided for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is specifically tied to the FY2019 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant awards for states and localities. In West Virginia, this means the state will receive at least $5 million in funding.

Background on Senator

Capito’s Coronavirus efforts: Senator Capito continues to be focused on this issue, particularly in ensuring the appropriate agencies have the funding they need to mitigate the spread of the virus, test those feeling ill, and treat those infected. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito has made a point to ask the agencies she funds if they are prepared and ready to combat the coronavirus.

Additionally, Senator Capito has met with a number of officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WVDHHS) Commissioner and State Health

Officer Dr. Cathy Slemp, members of the Coronavirus Taskforce, and others on the issue.

Yesterday, Senator Capito asked various government officials about the role of the aviation industry in containing the spread of the disease.

On Tuesday, Senator Capito questioned Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske about TSA’s coordinating efforts with health agencies.

During a Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee hearing last week, Chairman Capito asked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf about the department’s efforts to monitor and control the coronavirus.

CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates Saturday evening voted 96-3 to concur in Senate amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021 budget bill, Senate Bill 150, sending the spending plan to Gov. Jim Justice and ensuring the Legislature will not have to meet in an extended session like years past.

The final $4.574 billion General Revenue Fund spending plan, which goes into effect July 1, maintains several key House priorities – including an additional $16.9 million to fund improvements to foster care programs, and $19.8 million to

eliminate the waitlist for the I/ DD waiver program.

“This fiscally responsible spending plan controls government spending, funds our key priorities and avoids raiding our Medicaid program, preserving those funds to secure health care for our neediest citizens,” said House Finance Committee Chairman Eric Householder, R-Berkeley.

“Additionally, by passing this budget during the 60-day regular session, our taxpayers avoid the $35,000-per-day cost of an extended session.”

The $4.574 billion General

Revenue Fund budget spends roughly $120 million less than the current fiscal year’s $4.694 billion spending plan.

“This budget represents our conservative priorities of running government more efficiently, investing in our most critical programs, while also avoiding any new taxes on our citizens,” Chairman Householder said. “This budget embodies the principles of freedom and fiscal responsibility that our citizens expect from their elected leaders.”

Additional features in the budget plan include:

$500,000 in new spending for equipment for West Virginia State Police Troopers. $3.3 million to open a second Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy at the former WVU Institute of Technology site in Montgomery. $125,000 in new spending for sexual assault intervention and prevention programs. $1 million for the Governor’s Community Food Program. $2 million in contingency funds to battle a potential coronavirus outbreak.

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