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Canterbury and Smith Disagree By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - The issue is a twoyear term vs. a four-year term. Mayor Tom Canterbury and Mayor Candidate Jimmy Smith disagreed during Tuesday evening’s council meeting. The council was at odds after a second reading of the motion to place the issue on the ballot during the May 7 election. Canterbury broke the tie. “I feel like two years is not long enough,” the mayor said after the meeting. “It can take one year to learn the ropes and what all is going on.” Canterbury continued, “Elections every two years also cost the city about $8,000.” Smith responded. “Once you get a mayor in, it’s hard to get them out,” said Smith. “People in Milton need a choice, and the majority of people don’t want it.” The issue will be placed on the ballot during the election.
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Where Music is King By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
BARBOURSVILLE – Chicka chicka dun dah... chicka beowlweowl. People get lost in the sounds of rhythmic strums. Busy schedules and stress-filled lives slow down to the world of mellow melodies and bluesy riffs at Route 60 Music Company. Fender Stratocasters, Gibson Les Pauls, Martin and Taylor guitars decadently hang on nearly every inch of the store's 3,800square-foot showroom. Multicolored stage lights dangle from the ceiling, shining on amps, drum kits, violins, mandolins, banjos and a vast array of instruments. For owners Paul Callicoat and Mike McCord, it's a business that lives inside of them - it's what they eat, breathe and sleep: music.
Musical Fusion - Owners Paul Callicoat and Mike McCord harmonize some guitar melodies inside their Route 60 Music Company. Since 2001, this store has served the Tri-State as a one-stop music shop. Photo by Justin Waybright. The five-letter-word drew the two men together more than 30 years ago, and has led them to showcase their love for it in one of the biggest music stores in West Virginia.
"We've worked together for 36plus years and we're as much like brothers as you can be," said McCord. "We have different ideas, but a lot of the same taste in music."
Their store opened in 2001 and grew fast. However, the 2008 recession threatened their business. But, the guys pressed through and the business continued to grow regardless. "It put some projects on the backburner, but hopefully we can get more traffic and work on some [of these] projects," said McCord. These include the creation of an online business, the attraction of more singers and songwriters, more workshops and the appeal to a wider area. "To get this online is a big goal," he said. During this interview, a guitar technician picked up a Washburn acoustic guitar and began to play a southern-style lick. The unique sound arrested Callicoat's attention. In seconds, he grabbed the guiSEE MUSIC ON PAGE 8
City Swears in New Police Officer By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - The city met its new police officer during the Feb. 5 council meeting. Mayor Tom Canterbury swore in C. Halloran. Councilmembers and residents seemed happy to welcome the new officer to the city. “This will bring our number of officers back up in Milton,” said Canterbury. “We’ve heard nothing but good things about him.” Milton Police Chief Gary Lilly backed up those words. “He’s done an excellent job [in the past with Milton] and we’re fortunate to have him,” said Lilly.
Ready to Make a Difference - Mayor Tom Canterbury swears in C. Halloran as a new officer in Milton’s police force. Photo by Justin Waybright. Halloran was happy to join the police team. He is ready to get to
work. “I want to help make a differ-
ence in drugs,” he said. “This is a good town and I want to clean it up more.” The 12-year law enforcement veteran loves serving city residents. “I love trying to help people in distress and taking care of problems,” said Halloran. In other discussions, councilmembers spoke about placing a new sign toward the west end of Milton. In January, the city received $25,000 from Ohio Valley Bank. A portion of this will pay for a new police cruiser and the new sign, councilmembers said. “We’ll meet with the power SEE OFFICER ON PAGE 2
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