Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Since 1989 - The custom quilt features T-shirts from every Cabell County fair from the past 23 years. Photo by Michelle Jividen By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
ONA - For 30 years, the Cabell County Fair has left Mary Adkins memories. Last winter, the Ona resident SEE DECADES ON PAGE 4
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By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - For more than 30 years the county has united to define “hometown America” with its fair. This year was no different. Smiling faces of local families, friends and children poured into the 30th Annual Cabell County Fair at Milton Pumpkin Park. Lemonade and food stands lined the pathway to a large carMotorcycles soared nival. through the air during Milton MX races while parents gathered in the performing arts center to cheer on their babies and children in beauty pageants. Before these events began, the main and sometimes overlooked aspect of the fair took place. Young men and women, who trained their animals for countless hours, performed in various showmanship contests. Future Farmers of America and 4-H: without these organizations,
the fair would not be what it is today, said Cabell County Fair Board Treasurer Chris Preston. “It all starts with livestock,” he said. “We’re here for 4-H and FFA and we go from there.” The week-long event brought thousands onto the fairground. In spite of rainy weather, the fair was a success, said Preston. “It’s a lot of work for the fair board to get it to this point, but we do it for the kids - we do it for the community,” he said. “I remember participating in the fair - I’m on the other end of it now, and it warms your heart when you see the smiles and the rewards for putting the hard work in.” The fair ended at 11 p.m. Saturday with children and families already looking forward to next year’s. A fair 30-years-strong - Area residents enjoyed Cabell County’s 30th Fair last week. Photo by Justin Waybright
County Wrestles with Funding Requests By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
HUNTINGTON - Funding requests from the Hotel Occupancy Tax and the Senior Levy dominated discussions during the July 25 Cabell County Commission meeting. First, Commissioners Bob Bailey and Nancy Cartmill debated on the approval of Hotel Occupancy Tax funding requests. A total of 37 entities collectively requested $222,000, about $52,000 more than what the county funded last year. Several ambiguous requests halted the county’s approval for
Cabell/Wayne Beekeepers, Huntington Little League 3, Swinefest Solutions, WFSSAC Wrestling Team and the Musical Arts Guild, which will all be discussed during the next meeting. “I think we need to wait and make sure everyone gets a shot at it,” said Bailey. Cartmill responded, “It’s just technicalities - nothing all that Earth-shattering.” However, some requests were unclear, she said. “We have guidelines and state law that we have to follow,” Cartmill explained. “This is used to promote tourism in the area, and it must be used for that.”
The commissioner president continued, “We’re just trying to follow the law.” Bailey agreed. “No doubt about that,” he responded. Next, the commission arrived at similar issues with the senior citizens levy funding requests. The Jeffrey E. George Comfort House posed a clarification problem. “This is another one we’re lacking information on,” Cartmill said. Last year, it was given $15,000, according to records. This year, the organization is requesting $25,000. Another issue among the 12
requests in the list involved mortgage payments to USDA Rural Development for the Salt Rock Senior Center. The organization requested $15,000. It received no funding last year. “I do not believe it’s our responsibility to pay their mortgage,” Cartmill said. Bailey responded, “It’s not your responsibility - the seniors of Cabell County are your responsibility.” Cartmill answered, “We try to meet the law, which says ‘the money must go to service programs and projects.’” SEE COUNTY ON PAGE 5
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