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McLaughlin, Beard win Commission seats
Delegates
Geoff Hamill the levy.
Staff Writer A large majority of Poca- discuss child
hontas County voters were
n Tuesday’s unofficial against a State constitutional
I
election results, Dun- amendment to provide tax poverty at forum
more farmer David exemptions for certain youth
McLaughlin edged out fel- groups. County voters disap-
low farmer and Farm Bureau proved the measure: 1,440 to
Geoff Hamill “Child poverty has been
President Charles Wilfong in 821. Statewide results on the
Staff Writer a systemic problem in the
the race for the Pocahontas ballot issue were not avail-
Mountain State for over
County Commission seat for able at press time.
ast Thursday five decades,” a February
the Northern District. Demo- The race for the District 11 L
evening, the Poca- 2013 WVCBP report reads.
crat McLaughlin defeated State Senate seat was very
Beard hontas County “While the poverty rate for
Republican Wilfong by 338 close in Pocahontas County,
McLaughlin Family Resource Network seniors and working-age
votes: 1,396 to 1,058. but Republican Robert
ahontas County compared to hosted a forum at the Mar- adults has declined since
McLaughlin received 56.8 Karnes appeared on his way of the vote; Hartman had 890 votes for Tennant. linton Municipal Building 1969, the child poverty rate
percent of the vote; Wilfong to victory over Democratic 28.0 percent of the vote and Republican State Senator to discuss child poverty is- has grown. In 1969, the
received 43.0 percent and incumbent Gregory Tucker. Kinnison had 22.6 percent of Evan Jenkins was elected to sues. Among the attendees share of children under 18
five write-in candidates ac- Tucker received 1,176 votes the vote. Republican candi- the Third District U.S. Con- were Delegate Denise in poverty was 19.1 per-
counted for 0.20 percent of in Pocahontas County, com- date Mary Boltz trailed by a gressional seat, unseating Campbell and Delegate cent. Today, it has grown to
the vote. pared to 1,140 votes for wide margin, with 582 votes Congressman Nick Rahall, Bill Hartman. 23.2 percent. Meanwhile,
For the unexpired term of Karnes. However, at press in Pocahontas County and who held the seat for 19 According to the U.S. the poverty rate for seniors
the Southern District County time, Karnes held a 17-point 14.0 percent of the district- terms. The Associated Press Census Bureau, about 18 has declined from nearly 40
Commission seat, Democrat advantage over Tucker, dis- wide vote at press time. called the race for Jenkins percent of West Virginia percent in 1969 to just 10
William Beard won by a trict wide, with 58 percent of
late Tuesday evening. With residents live in poverty. percent today.”
wide margin over Republi- the votes, compared to Capito, Jenkins 481 of 622 precincts report- The poverty rate is three LeeAnn Shreve, Eastern
can candidate Norman Al- Tucker’s 42 percent. victorious in ing, Jenkins had received 55 points higher in The Moun- Regional Organizer with
derman. Beard received The race for two House of statewide races percent of the vote compared tain State than the rest of WV Healthy Kids and
1,881 votes compared to Al- Delegates District 43 seats Republican Congress- to Rahall’s 45 percent. Jenk- the country. An even more Families, was the guest
derman’s 510 votes. Beard was neck-and-neck for the woman Shelley Moore ins received 1,224 votes in troubling statistic comes speaker at the forum.
was appointed to the position second spot on the ballot in Capito was elected to the Pocahontas County and Ra- from the West Virginia Shreve gave a presentation
in July 2013, following the Pocahontas County. Incum- U.S. Senate and will become hall, 1,166. Center on Budget and Pol- on the Our Children Our
passing of Democratic Com- bent Democrat Denise the first woman to serve as a Election results are unoffi- icy (WVCBP), which re- Future (OCOF) campaign.
mission President Dolan Campbell led the polling U.S. Senator for The Moun- cial pending the canvass of ported that 25.8 percent of OCOF is an alliance of 177
Irvine. with 1,498 votes. Incumbent tain State. Capito led Demo- votes, which will convene West Virginia children live organizations, churches,
Pocahontas County voters Democrat Bill Hartman re- cratic Secretary of State Monday morning at 8:30 in poverty - the 13th worst schools, chambers of com-
disapproved a proposed ceived just two votes more Natalie Tennant by more a.m. See The Pocahontas rate in the nation. merce, unions, legislators,
school levy by a more than than Republican Charles than 25 percentage points Times website for updates Even more alarming, and other groups seeking to
two-to-one margin: 1,677 to Kinnison: 1,123 for Hartman with two-thirds of the and next Thursday’s print child poverty in West Vir-
827. The margin of disap- and 1,121 for Kinnison. Dis- precincts reporting. Capito edition for a full election re- ginia is increasing. see Poverty pg 12
proval was 67 percent trict wide, at press time, received 1,416 votes in Poc- port.
against and 33 percent for Campbell had 35.4 percent
Trick-or-Treat
POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH School FFA Forestry Team won second place at
the National Competition last week in Louisville, Kentucky. From left, Lyndsee Gay,
Matt Rao, forestry teacher Scott Garber, Stephen Simmons and Adam Irvine. Photo
couresty of Heather Simmons
PCHS Forestry team wins
second place at Nationals
PRINCESSES, GOBLINS, WITCHES and su- he Pocahontas County High School knowledge in the area of forest management.
perheroes filled the streets of Marlinton Friday TFFA Forestry team – Lyndsee Gay, The event components include general
during the annual Marlinton Elementary School Adam Irvine, Matt Rado and knowledge exam, forest issues interview,
Halloween parade. Above, students in Denise Stephen Simmons – competed in the 2014 tree identification, sawtimber cruising, tim-
Burns’ second grade class display their class pride National Forestry CDE competition October ber stand improvement, tool identification,
with a sign. You never know what you might see – 29 through 31 in Louisville, Kentucky. The mapping, compass and pacing, chainsaw
at right, a young lady in a fancy dress is followed event was held in conjunction with the 87th part identification and problems, forest in-
by a cheeseburger. For more Halloween fun, turn National FFA Convention and Expo. sects/disorders, forest products, forestry
to page 16. G. Hamill and S. Stewart photos The National Forestry CDE is a competi- business problem, and a team activity.
tive event that tests students’ skill and
see Forestry pg 12
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Heating Cost Comparison - 2014-2015 Heating Season
Bridge to the future
(fuel prices as of October 25)
Heat Cost per
Unit Cost Efficiency
Value 1 mil BTU
Propane $2.50 92,500 BTU
(old furnace) per gal. per gal. 70% $38.60
Oil $3.05 138,500 BTU
(old furnace) per gal. per gal. 60% $36.70
Kerosene $4.40 135,000 BTU
(portable heater) per gal. per gal. 99% $32.92
$0.11 3,412 BTU
Electricity 100% $32.34
per kWh per kWh
Propane $2.50 92,500 BTU
100% $27.29
(new furnace) per gal. per gal.
Oil $3.05 138,500 BTU
83% $26.53
(new furnace) per gal. per gal.
$279 16,000,000 BTU
Wood Pellets 75% $23.25
SITE PREPARATION IS well underway for the new bridge which will cross the per ton per ton.
Greenbrier River at Buckeye. Increased traffic on the narrow Buckeye Station
Road and “blue bridge” has been problematic for visitors trying to access the river $200 22,000,000 BTU
Hardwood 60% $15.15
and Greenbrier River Trail. When construction of the new bridge is complete, the per cord per cord
“blue bridge” will be dismantled, the approach will be leveled and a boat ramp
will be installed at that site.J. Graham photo Hardwood $200 22,000,000 BTU
75% $12.12
(catalytic stove) per cord per cord
Marlinton water loan
Furnace efficiency greatly
application denied affects winter heating cost
Geoff Hamill rating of about 65 percent. combustion chamber and uti-
Geoff Hamill pleted engineering design Now, the good news. Staff Writer Today, the lowest efficiency lize a secondary heat ex-
Staff Writer would improve the town’s Council learned that it would for gas furnaces allowed by changer to condense flue
chances of obtaining the only need to borrow The efficiency of a fur- law is 78 percent, and the gases for extra efficiency.
M
arlinton Council Small Cities Block Grant. $340,000 to pay for the nace or other heating most efficient models have a Homeowners can save
got some good Monday evening, Hughart water plant design. As a re- appliance can make a rating of about 97 percent. money in the long term by
news and some bad informed Council that the sult, the rate increase for huge difference in your win- Old, low-efficiency heat- upgrading their furnace. Ex-
news Monday night regard- IJDC had denied the town’s town water customers will be ter heating bill. As shown in ing systems will have a con- perts generally recommend
ing funding for a water plant $415,000 design loan appli- slightly lower for the design the graph, the efficiency of tinuous pilot light and use a replacing an oil or gas fur-
project. John Tuggle, Region cation, and that the town phase of the project. The rate oil and propane furnaces can natural draft to create a flow nace if it is more than 20
IV Planning and Develop- would need to pursue com- increase is expected to be add or subtract from your of combustion gases. Mid- years old. But every home-
ment Council executive di- mercial financing to fund the about seven percent. Marlin- fuel bill by as much as 30 efficiency heating systems owner can use the BTU per
rector, and Cassandra design phase of the project. ton water customers cur- percent. utilize electronic ignition and unit numbers in the chart and
Hughart, Region IV assis- Commercial loans are avail- rently pay a base rate of Furnaces have become an exhaust fan to control the current fuel prices to make
tant, gave an update on proj- able at three to 3.5 percent $58.19 every two months - much more energy efficient flow of combustion air and their own calculations on
ect funding. interest, just slightly higher among the highest municipal over the past 40 years. A typ- combustion gases more pre- how long it will take to re-
In August, Council voted than the state loan would rates in the state. ical gas furnace made in the cisely. High-efficiency heat- coup the cost of a newer,
to apply for a $415,000 loan have been, according to In related business, Coun- early 1970s has an efficiency ing systems feature a sealed more efficient furnace.
through the West Virginia In- Hughart. cil selected attorney Steve
frastructure and Jobs Devel- Council will have to raise Hunter, of Lewisburg, as the Jansky lecturer seeks to answer
opment Council (IJDC) to water rates before the design water plant project attorney.
pay for design of an up- loan can be approved. Tug- The contract with Hunter age-old question – Are We Alone?
graded water plant. The town gle said Region IV will pre- will have a cap of $25,000.
also applied for a $1.5 mil- pare a water rate ordinance Charleston law firm Jackson-
lion Small Cities Block and a note ordinance for Kelly also applied for the po- Suzanne Stewart
Grant and $2.8 million in Council to consider during sition at the same price. Staff Writer “ I think this cosmic perspective
low interest loans to fund its December meeting. Council considered giving
construction of water plant Council will have to raise the town building inspector It is a question that has that I’m going to try to share with
upgrades. Fred Hypes, with rates again when it obtains the additional duty of code been asked through the ”
you is extraordinarily important.
Dunn Engineers, advised financing for project con- see Loan pg 11 centuries – Are We
Council that having a com- struction. Alone? Is there intelligent Dr. Jill Tarter,
life on other planets or in
2014 Janskey Lectureship recipient
County employees oppose other galaxies in the uni-
verse?
tire field of radio astronomy dinarily important,” Tarter
With today’s technology,
was born, and I had the priv- said. “In fact, it is one of the
insurance change astronomers, around the
ilege to spend a scientific ca- most important things to help
world, are closer to answer-
reer helping to build on those us as a species, as a techno-
ing that question.
tools to try and answer a re- logical civilization to survive
For 2014 Jansky Lecture-
Geoff Hamill they’re going to spend their we want to know what the ally old human question into a long future. The story
ship recipient Dr. Jill Tarter,
Staff Writer money on,” she said. “An- difference is and if our about whether we are alone of all humans began billions
the pursuit of an answer has
other issue is - we don’t providers are in it or will be in the universe.” of years ago because, in
D been a lifelong journey
uring its meeting on know how long this price is accepted in it.” One of Tarter’s goals as a truth, it takes a cosmos to
through the universe. Tarter
October 21, the Poc- guaranteed. The rates are Courthouse Maintenance scientist is to show people make a human, and we are
gave her lecture “Are We
ahontas County cheaper, at this point, but are Supervisor Mike Cain said where they stand in the vast intimately connected with
Alone? Searching for Intelli-
Commission changed the they a guaranteed rate for so many area dentists are not universe. those long ago and far away
gent Life Beyond Earth” at
county’s dental and vision many years? With the West part of the Guardian net- “I think this cosmic per- events.
the National Radio Astron-
insurance provider from the Virginia Association of work. spective that I’m going to try
omy Observatory in Green
West Virginia Association of Counties, it’s only increased “The dentist I go to is to share with you is extraor- see Jansky pg 13
Bank last week.
Counties (WVAC) to twice in the past 15 years.” Meadows, down in Lewis-
Tarter is the Bernard M.
Guardian. The Guardian plan Assessor Tom Lane op- burg,” he said. “There are
Oliver Chair for SETI Rayetta’s Lunchbox
is slightly less expensive posed the change. several of them here who are
(Search for Extraterrestrial
than the WVAC plan, with “I don’t feel like changing not a part of that associa-
Intelligence) at the SETI In- Located on Second Avenue behind the Snowshoe Career Center
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tronomer Karl Jansky.
During the Commission tion to stay with the group Guardian network member Veterans Day
“In the second half of the
meeting on Monday morn- that I’ve been with, since I’m dentist.
twentieth century, thanks re-
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of Karl Jansky, a whole
dismay with the Commis- Circuit Clerk Connie Carr all they had to do was fill out
bunch of new tools for ob- Thursday
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serving the universe were
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see Change pg 12
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––November 6, 2014––Page 3
Retired NRAO employee displays artwork at Durbin Gallery
Suzanne Stewart
night, while Cynthia’s chil- Glen added three paintings to
Staff Writer
dren did homework. Cyn- his collection, one called
thia’s teaching style is to “Calla Lilies in a Cobalt
t began with a weekend offer a few selections then let Vase,” and two abstract
Iclass. the student pick a project. paintings.
Green Bank resident Glen Then, we all paint the same Glen and Katherine moved
Langston, his wife, Kather- subject, but from a variety of to Green Bank in 1993. They
ine LeFleur, and their son, angles and different color have three sons, Morgan,
Grant, took a painting class schemes. It’s great fun to talk Grant and Nathaniel. Glen
offered by the Pocahontas about different methods of retired from the National
County Arts Council in painting and styles. Since Radio Astronomy Observa-
2001. Cynthia has great skill, she tory in Green Bank in 2013,
“That was an intensive can show several different where he was an astronomer
course and we spent a whole oil painting styles and help and spacecraft tracking sta-
day to complete our paint- the students work through tion software engineer and
ings,” Glen said via email. problems and approaches.” project manager. He is now
“Each of us came home with The class began with fall employed as a program di-
a mountain, forest and lake foliage scenes, but soon rector at the National Sci-
scene.” moved to still-life painting –, ence Foundation in
In the 13 years since, Glen Glen’s preferred subject mat- Arlington, Virginia.
continued to paint – the re- ter. The show featuring paint-
sult of which is a show of his “My favorite painting is ings by Glen and drawings
artwork, along with a couple “Still Life with Pumpkin, by Nathaniel is currently on
pieces by his son, Nathaniel, Sycamore Leaf and bottles,” display at the Durbin
at the Durbin Gallery. Glen said. “Cynthia’s fa- Gallery, across from the
“Cynthia Gurreri began vorite color is Alizarin Crim- Durbin Greenbrier Valley
teaching me painting at the son and we covered the Railroad Depot.
Suzanne Stewart may be
Little Yellow House,” Glen background with cloth shad-
contacted at sastewart@poc OIL PAINTINGS BY Glen Langston, and two drawings by Nathaniel Langston, are
said. “We began painting one ing in that color.”
ahontastimes.com currently on display at the Durbin Gallery. S. Stewart photo
night a week, two hours a In the course of a year,
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17 and under admitted for free. the Opera House. All are wel-
Tickets available at the Fourth come to attend.
American Legion Post 50, the best plan ever.
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DAV Post 35 and WFV Post
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12, 4 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
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November 7, 5 p.m. tion session Friday, November
Marlinton Town Office
7, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mc-
will be closed
Tuesday, No- Clintic Library; and Saturday,
vember 11, in observance of November 8, 10:30 a.m. to
Veterans Day. Trash pickup noon at the Alderson Public
will resume Wednesday, No- Library.
Veterans Day Dinner for
vember 12.
Pocahontas County Solid Pocahontas County Veterans
Waste Authority and Poca- and Active Military Duty
hontas County Landfill Personnel
will , Tuesday, Novem-
be closed Tuesday, November ber 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
11, in observance of Veterans the Pocahontas County Opera
Day. Green Box sites will be House. Dinner is free. To help
open from 1 to 4 p.m. with planning call one of the
NRAO is seeking individ-
following with the number of
uals for a Volunteer Science
your party, Harlan Whiting,
Ambassador pro- gram.
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Senior Luncheon,
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capacities including on-site nesday, November 19, 1 p.m.
and off-site activities. For more at Pocahontas Memorial Hos-
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Bank Science Center at 304- Therapist, will speak on the
456-2150 or stop by the Sci- use of heat and cold for pain
ence Center for an application. treatment. Please arrive after
The Pocahontas County
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Opera House will sponsor
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Christmas Parade Friday and November 17
Saturday, December 5 and 6.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Interested crafters should con-
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Gospel Sing-Along,
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table. Space is limited. day, November 8, 7 p.m. at the
Mountain View Assembly of
MEETINGS
God, 219 N in Edray. For more
information call 304-799-
Marlinton Woman’s Club,
7326.
The Davis & Elkins Col-
Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m.
lege Choir
at the Marlinton Presbyterian will provide special
Church. All women are invited music Sunday, November 9, at
to attend and to get involved in 10 a.m. at the Marlinton Pres-
making a difference. byterian Church.
Town Hall Meeting on Im- Bluegrass Gospel Sing,
proving Our State,
Thursday, Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m.
November 6, 7 p.m. at the at the Pine Grove Church. Re-
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PMH welcomes new physician
Can’t ‘bear’ to be away
ocahontas Memorial
Hospital continues to
P
grow its medical staff
and is pleased to welcome
Dr. William Trusnovic, M.D.
to its ranks. This is actually
a return to Pocahontas
County for Dr. Trusnovic as
he worked at PMH from
2002 to 2004 in the Emer-
gency Department.
Dr. Trusnovic received his
Medical Degree from the
University of Pittsburgh in
1989. In 2008, he received
a law degree from the same
university. He most recently
worked as a physician for the
MACT Health Board in
Jackson, California, and was
supervisor of the Diabetes
Program.
Dr. Trusnovic will be see-
ing Emergency Department Dr. William Trusnovic, M.D. ROSE AND HER cub, C.D., paid a visit to their old stomping ground, Point
patients as well as fulfilling of View Farm at Beard, a couple of weeks ago. The pair showed up after
hospitalist duties at PMH. at PMH again and is in the county. Photo courtesy of dark on a Saturday night – perhaps doing a little early trick or treating.
He is excited to be working process of relocating to the PMH C.D., who weighed just a few ounces when he was born in January, will soon
be as big as his "mama." Photo courtesy of J. Rosenthal
ketplace Plan. 
As the number of unin-
sured West Virginians overnight.
shrinks, WVAHC is turning Bake uncovered for 1
its attention to helping peo- hour at 350º.
ple understand how to make
Sweet Potato Casserole
best use of their health insur-
Rich and delicious
est Virginians for cessfully advocated for an ance card and the medical
Affordable Health expansion of Medicaid in services available.  Simply Sensational Salsa 3 cups sweet potatoes,
WCare (WVAHC) is West Virginia.  Since the ex- WVAHC is also turning its Keeps well and is very mashed
a consumer-directed non- pansion went into effect, attention to the long-term 1 28 oz. can whole toma- gooBdr.eakfast Casserole You may use store
profit health advocacy or- more than 150,000 West Vir- work of making our health- toes, chopped, but not canned potatoes.
ganization.  WVAHC was ginians have gained health care system the best and drained 1 pound sausage or 3/4 cup white sugar
organized in 2005 by a di- coverage through Medicaid.  most efficient in the nation.  (I use my own canned bacon, cooked, drained and 1 stick margarine, melted
verse group of individuals In 2013 and 2014, As part of that effort, tomatoes.) crumbled. 1 Tbsp. vanilla
concerned about the ability WVAHC staff traveled the WVAHC has partnered with 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 6 slices white bread, 2 eggs, beaten
of West Virginians to get state, made presentations and Choosing Wisely and Con- 1 4 oz. can green chilies each cut into 9 pieces Combine all ingredients.
quality and affordable convened town hall meetings sumer Reports to promote 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 cups milk Pour into a buttered
healthcare. to help people enroll in Med- communication between pa- 1/2 cup onion, chopped 4 eggs casserole dTioshp.ping
In the past several years, icaid or new private insur- tients and healthcare 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt
WVAHC has met with thou- ance programs available in providers to make wise 1 tsp. salt Dash of pepper 3/4 cup brown sugar
sands of West Virginians to the West Virginia Health In- healthcare choices.  1 to 2 tsp. jalapeno pep- 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/3 cup flour
educate them about changes surance Marketplace.   As To become a member of pers, chopped 1/2 pound cheddar 1/3 cup margarine,
in the healthcare system and West Virginia enters the sec- West Virginians for Afford- Black pepper to taste. cheese melted
new health coverage options ond year of new health cov- able Health Care, visit our Combine all ingredients, Place bread in 9” x 12” 3/4 cup pecans
available to them.  erage options, WVAHC website at www.wvahc.org Mix well. casserole dish. Combine topping ingre-
In partnership with the continues to work to educate or contact, Perry Bryant, Ex- Cover and put in refrig- Mix the remaining ingre- dients and spoon over
faith community and other the public and help people ecutive Director, at perry erator for at least two hours dients and pour over bread. sweet potato mixture.
organizations, WVAHC suc- enroll in Medicaid or a Mar- [email protected] before serving. Mix well. Bake uncovered for
Makes two quarts. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour at 350º.
USDA home loans for rural areas
October Weather
nterested in a home loan be reduced to 1 percent for velopment is helping keep
that requires no down qualifying households. people in their homes. You Jason Bauserman
Ipayment, no private Funding is now available can visit the agency website Contributing Writer
mortgage insurance, and of- now for Fiscal Year 2015 at http://eligibility.sc.egov.
fers reasonable interest and applications are cur- usda.gov to determine if you
rates? rently being accepted. are within the established in- ctober has been the wettest month of the year by far. Temperatures were very
USDA’s Rural Develop- “These programs are suc- come limits based on the size Oclose to average. Normally the driest month of the year has turned out to be
ment Single Family Housing cessful in providing home- of the household and county the wettest. Total rainfall was 4.97 inches.
program might be right for ownership to residents of as well as determining if the That is 188 percent of the average October precipitation of 2.54 inches. However,
you.  According to USDA rural West Virginia,” Lewis property you wish to pur- total precipitation for the year is only 27.37 inches or 76 percent of average.  Normal
Rural Development State Di- said. “We want citizens chase is within an eligible, precipitation through October is 36.22 inches. This was the third wettest October in
rector Bobby Lewis, the across the state to know we rural area. 23 years of record keeping.
agency has two home loan are here and ready to go. For For more information or The average high temperature was 59.3 degrees, and the average low temperature
programs that are available example, in Fiscal Year 2014 questions about Rural Devel- was 37.4 degrees. The mean of 48.4 degrees was 0.2 degrees below normal.
to provide affordable owner- USDA Rural Development opment’s housing program, The highest temperature was 75 degrees on October 28, and the lowest temperature
ship opportunities to rural provided housing assistance please contact the West Vir- was 24 degrees on the last day of the month. On October 27 the temperature went
Americans. These two pro- in various forms to nearly ginia State Office at 800- from 29 degrees to 74 degrees on a clear day. These movements usually occur in April
grams are called the guaran- 2,000 families living in rural 295-8228, or you can contact and October.
teed loan program and the West Virginia and totaling your local USDA Service There was an amazing blood moon just before dawn on October 8.
direct loan program, both of more than $264 million.” Center by visiting our web- A killing frost of 27 degrees occurred on October 20.
which allow 100 percent fi- Eligibility for both hous- site at rurdev.usda.gov My weather prediction is for another colder and snowier winter – making it the
nancing at affordable rates ing programs is based on in- Persons with disabilities sixth one out of the past seven.
and terms. The interest rate come, acceptable credit and who require alternative If El Nino materializes in the south Pacific, temperatures could be somewhat
for the guaranteed loan is ne- repayment ability and the means for communication of warmer but more moisture produces more snow.
gotiated between the ap- property must be located in a program information – If El Nino shows up, it is usually present at Christmastime.
proved lender and the rural area with populations Braille, large print, audio-
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Marlinton UMC collection site
for Operation Christmas Child
M
arlinton United
Methodist Church
will serve as one of
more than 4,000 nationwide
collecting sites for gift-filled
shoeboxes. The boxes,
packed with toys, school
supplies and basic hygiene
items, will be delivered to
hurting children around the
world.
“We’re excited to be a part
of this effort to communicate
love and hope, through sim-
ple gifts, to so many children
in need around the world
who are dealing with incred-
SHAY #4 ENGINE AT CASS SCENIC RAILROAD ible issues of war, famine,
poverty and disaster,” said
Coordinating DGVRR and Cass
Relay Center Coordinator
time. discover the country in
Mary Alice Merryman.
Individuals and organiza- which their gifts will be dis-
Operation Christmas Child
Bonnie Branciaroli two trains with overnight stays at Cass and is a project of Samaritan’s tions are encouraged to pack tributed to children in need.
Contributing Writer Elkins. Riders can overnight in Cass, ride Purse, an international Chris- shoeboxes and drop them off To register a shoebox gift,
the Cass train to Spruce and a connection tian relief and evangelism or- at the Marlinton United use the online donation form
After months of rumor and specula- with the WVC Cheat Mountain Salaman- ganization headed by Methodist Church. Church at www.samaritanspurse.org
tion, a new operator will be taking der, overnight in Elkins, and then return by Franklin Graham. Since members will crate the boxes
Country and
over at Cass Scenic Railroad later the same route to Cass. 1993, Operation Christmas and prepare them for ship-
this year. All indications are that the change The state of West Virginia purchased the Child has delivered gift- ping.
in operator will be transparent to visitors. former Mower Lumber Company track filled shoeboxes to more Once the shoeboxes arrive Gospel Music
At a regularly scheduled meeting held Oc- from scrapper Midwest Raleigh Corp. in than 113 million children in in their destination country,
tober 23 in Elkins, the West Virginia State 1962, and opened it to the public as the more than 150 countries. they may then be transported
Arbovale Community Center
Rail Authority (SRA) Board of Directors Cass Scenic Railroad in the summer of Merryman will serve as by canoe, dog sled or even
voted to allow the SRA Executive Director 1963. From just two operable Shay loco- the Relay Center Coordina- by elephant, before they are Saturday, November 8 • 6 - 10 p.m.
to execute a Memorandum of Understand- motives and four miles of track, the rail- tor, helping to coordinate and eventually delivered to chil-
ing (MOU) and a lease transfer of the rail- road has grown to include roster of 10 manage operations at the dren in need. Refreshments will be available.
road assets of the Cass Scenic Railroad locomotives, eight Shays, one Heisler, and church drop-off site, where Using special tracking
State Park. one Climax, operating on more than 11 gift-filled shoeboxes will be technology, participants can
The 10-year agreement transfered con- miles of track, including extensions to Bald received from caring resi- follow their boxes online and
trol from the WV Department of Natural Knob, one of the highest peaks in West Vir- dents in and around the Mar-
Resources (DNR) on November 4 and in- ginia, and Spruce, on the West Virginia linton area.
Visit us online at:
cludes a 10-year renewal. Central Shavers Fork line. The Cass Sce- Operation Christmas Child
The DNR will continue to operate the nic Railroad celebrated 50 years of opera- hopes to collect enough
www.pocahontastimes.com
rental units in the Town of Cass along with tion in 2013. shoebox gifts in 2014 to
all other non-railroad aspects of the State John Smith started the Durbin & Green- reach another 10 million
Park. At an earlier West Virginia State Rail brier Valley Railroad in 1996 with his wife children.
Authority meeting in 2014, the Authority, and business partner, Kathy, operating a National Collection Week Injured In A Car Accident?
via a Letter of Intent, agreed to extend the Whitcomb locomotive, a flat car, and a ca- will be November 17
Or Want To Know What To Do When It Happens?
scope of the current Durbin & Greenbrier boose, known as “The Durbin Rocket,” through 24.
Valley Railroad (DGVR) / West Virginia over 2.2 miles of rehabilitated track along Boxes will be accepted at Call for a FREE copy of The West Virginia Automobile Accident and Injury Guide
Central (WVC) Operating Agreement to the Greenbrier River south of Durbin. By Marlinton UMC during this It’s a step by step procedure to help you protect your rights.
cover the Cass Scenic Railroad. The details summer 1998, they and a cadre of loyal Written by Charleston, WV, Attorney Jeffrey T. Jones, this book tells you:
of this Letter of Intent will be formalized volunteers had extended the track an addi- D&E Choir (cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:77)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:135)
(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:75)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:135)
at the next meeting of the SRA Board of tional three miles toward Cass and, that
(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:77)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:135)
Directors. same year, the Smiths submitted the suc- to perform at (cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:135)
“New events and activities will be added cessful bid to operate the 132-mile, state-
(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:43)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:135)
to the current offerings of both organiza- owned West Virginia Central, consisting of Marlinton Call 1-800-506-9240, ext. 3234 right now for your FREE copy,
tions to enhance customer experience former Western Maryland and Baltimore & or go online at jeffreytjones.com and order your FREE copy today.
through coordination of marketing, cus- Ohio trackage. Presbyterian Legal Advertisement
tomer service, and regional partnerships,” Their initial West Virginia Central route
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley President John was Elkins-High Falls, the Cheat Mountain Church
Smith said. “The combined operations will Salamander, using, at first, an experimen-
offer numerous trip options of interest to a tal Leyland railbus and, later, a reproduc- $1,500
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road will operate the Cass Scenic Railroad diesel-powered excursions over the entire at Marlinton Presbyterian away!
as a division of its West Virginia Central length of the railroad. The Smiths have ac- Church Sunday, November
using the existing rolling stock, locomo- tively marketed freight traffic, and even 9, at 10 a.m. Friday, November 7 • 6:30 p.m.
tives, and employees, who will become operate a Virginia short line, The Shenan- A covered dish dinner will
Marlinton Municipal Building
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley employees. doah Valley Railroad. follow the service. Everyone
The railroad will also work in close asso- In 2005 the WVC expanded its operation welcome. 709 Second Avenue, Marlinton
ciation with support group Mountain State headquarters to Elkins, leasing the Elkins Advance Tickets $20 each
Railroad & Logging Historical Association Depot for its tourist rail and freight opera- Tickets at the door $25
to continue preservation efforts at the park. tions. In 2008 tourist rail excursions began This ticket entitles you to play EVERYgame!
ELKINS
“We see this changing of the guard as a boarding from this second location. Karen Dunbrack, Director
new opportunity to expand on existing The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Rail- CINEMA 8 304-799-6973 or 304-646-5419
preservation projects, while working with road today offers Mountain Rail Adven- NOVEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 13 All Sales Final. No refunds.
the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad tures that depart the historic depots of
on innovative ways to strengthen our in- Elkins and Durbin, April through Decem-
volvement with personnel and operations,” ber. Trips include wilderness excursions BIG HERO 6(PG)
Pocahontas County Parks & Recreation
Mountain State Railroad & Logging His- into the Monongahela National Forest and
torical Association President Paul Rujak along the banks of the Greenbrier, Tygart
INTERSTELLER(PG-13)
said. “We are very confident our Climax Valley and Shaver’s Fork rivers. Yearly
50/50 Dodgeball Tournament
restoration project will continue un- itineraries include specialty and event
changed, along with our annual trips such trains, dinner trains, and the ever-popular JOHN WICK(R)
as Cass Railfan Weekend.” holiday train, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ A fundraiser for Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation
Plans are in place for Durbin & Green- in November and December. More infor- Saturday, November 8 • 3 p.m.
brier Valley and Cass Scenic trains to co- mation can be found online at www.Mtn- ST. VINCENT (PG-13)
ordinate schedules to allow patrons to ride Rail.com Community Wellness Center,
OUIJA (PG-13) Marlinton
Elementary, Pre-teen
Pocahontas County High School
THE BEST OF ME (PG-13) and Adult divisions
FFA Fruit Sale
• Early registration: $25 per
Ends November 14
44tthh AAvveennuuee FURY (R) team or $30 Day of Event
Variety Full Box Price Half Box Price
GGaalllleerryy (elementary teams play for free)
MMaarrlliinnttoonn Navel Oranges $29 $15 • Teams consist of six to eight persons
Hamlin Oranges $22 $12 ALEXANDER AND THE
330044--779999--22555500 • Creative team names and uniforms/costumes
Grapefruit $22 $12
Tangelos $22 $12 TERRIBLE DAY(PG) highly encouraged!
New Artists Red Delicious Apples (WV Grown) $23 $12
Call Parks and Rec for more info: 304-799-7386.
Golden Delicious Apples (WV Grown) $23 $12
with Trio Box (Navel, Grapefruit, Red Delicious) $22 elkinscinema8.com Registration forms available on our Facebook page
Anjou Pears $40 $22 or at the Wellness Center.
Art-A-Plenty!
Mixed (Navel, Grapefruit) $12 304-636-3555
Fruit Basket $16
Regular Summer Sausage $5/Stick
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Jalapeno and Cheese Summer Sausage $5/Stick
Thursday
through Contact any FFA member or call
Veterans Day Dinner for Pocahontas County
Monday Erwin Berry, Advisor, 304-799-6564
Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel
The Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corpsinvites you to dinner
Who: Pocahontas County Active Duty MIlitary Personnel and
Veterans with immediate family or a guest.
When: Tuesday, November 11
Time: Buffet Style Dinner 1100 - 1330 hours (or until food runs out)
Where: Pocahontas County Opera House
818 Third Avenue, Marlinton
Cost: FREE
Menu: Baked Steak, Pork, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy,
Green Beans, Corn, Coleslaw, Roll, Drinks and Dessert
To help with planning, if you can attend the dinner, please call one of the following with the
number in your party: Harlan Whiting, 304-799-6057 or Robin Mutscheller, 304-799-6716.
Event made possible with the generous support of the Bath County Pumped Storage Station Employees,
Frontier Communications, Marlinton Woman’s Club and the Greenbrier Grille and Lodge.
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The Pocahontas Times––
Page 6–– November 6, 2014
Southern States launches
Obituaries
2014 Holiday Food Drive
Todd Cutlip
Judge Summers H. Sharp; Oak Hill Nursing Home for where he was the choir di-
Todd Cameron Cutlip, age and a brother, George S. more than 25 years, retiring rector and assistant teacher.
46, of The Villages, Florida, Sharp. at the age of 85. He was a Veteran of the he fourth annual Southern States Holiday Food
passed away Monday, Octo- She is survived by a She enjoyed duck pin Koran Conflict and a life TDrive began November 10. As in past years,
ber 27, 2014, following a nephew, Wade Sharp, of An- bowling, collecting Barbie member of VFW Post 4768 Southern States Cooperative will partner with
tough battle with brain can- napolis, Maryland; and dolls, Beanie Babies and vin- in Alum Creek. He retired local food banks in cities and communities throughout
cer. nieces, Lindsey Sharp Mof- tage glassware. She also from Porter Properties with the southeast to help feed disadvantaged families and
Todd was born in Sum- fatt, of Nashville, Tennessee, loved the volunteers from 35 years service. individuals during the holiday season.
mersville. He was a graduate Ellen Sharp Field, of Meals on Wheels who gave He loved the outdoors, “The job of feeding our rapidly growing world pop-
of Richwood High School McLean, Virginia, and Dana her such companionship and hunting and the mountains of ulation has never been more critical,” said Southern
and attended West Virginia Sharp Stringer, of Brandon, stability in her later years. Pocahontas County. States President and CEO Tom Scribner. “Joining the
Wesleyan College. He Mississippi, all formerly of On October 25, 1941, she He was preceded in death effort to see that everyone has the food they need, es-
worked in automotive and Marlinton. married James Ray Mundell by his parents, Merrill C. and pecially during the holiday season, adds a community
restaurant businesses and who preceded her in death Ethel Pickens Olson. focus to this world-wide challenge.”
was a talented drummer. on May 21, 1967. He is survived by his lov- Continuing through December 15, many Southern
He was a son of the late She was the eldest and last ing wife of 63 years, Donna States locations will be working with area food banks
Robert L. Cutlip, DVM and surviving of six children. In McCallister Olson; sons, to help fill the shelves with food that will go to fami-
Beverly Jo Cormany Cutlip, addition to her parents and Robert Jr., and wife, Betty, lies in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas
RNC; the brother of Steven husband, she was preceded Tommy, and wife, Donna, holidays. These participating retail locations will serve
L. Cutlip, of The Villages, in death by her identical twin and Billy, and wife, Judy; as collection centers for customers who bring in
Florida, and Aaron S. Cutlip, sister, Della Layman; sisters, daughters, Libby Fulks, and canned goods and non-perishable items, and Southern
of Atlanta, Georgia; the Opal Weatherholt and Creola husband, Roy, and Belinda States will make regular deliveries of the donated items
grandson of the late Boling; and brothers, Dennis Baker, and husband, Blane; to the food banks.
Cameron C. Cutlip and Ruth Jackson, Jr., and Donald brothers, Jackie Olson and “We have a responsibility both as an agriculture co-
Curry Cutlip, of Hillsboro, Jackson. David Olson; 11 grandchil- operative and as caring individuals to be a part of the
and Eldon L. Cormany and She is survived by three dren; and 21 great-grandchil- efforts to feed hungry people” said Turner Gravitt,
Dorothy B. Cormnay, of daughters, Drena Decker and dren. Southern States director of member relations. “This
Columbus, Ohio. Debra Mundell, both of Bob will be greatly missed Holiday Food Drive is just an extension of the com-
A graveside service will be Stella Mundell Staunton, Virginia, and by a host of friends. mitment we have made to the community, our nation
held Saturday, November 22, Diana Mundell, of Glen Funeral service was No- and our world.”
2 p.m. at Oak Grove Ceme- Stella Virginia Jackson Burnie, Maryland; five vember 5 at Curry Funeral Anyone interested in making a contribution may
tery in Hillsboro. Mundell, age 91, of grandchildren; and 10 great- Home in Alum Creek with contact their participating Southern States retail loca-
In lieu of flowers, memo- Staunton, Virginia, passed grandchildren. Pastors Tommy Roberts and tion for more information about the 2014 Southern
rials may be made to Corner- away peacefully Wednesday, A memorial service will be Steve Morris officiating. States Holiday Food Drive.
stone Hospice, 601 Casa October 29, 2014, at Augusta held Saturday, November 15, Burial was in the Graceland Southern States is a Richmond, Virginia-based farm
Belle (CR466), The Villages, Health in Staunton, Virginia. 2 p.m. at the Marquis Me- Memorial Park in South supply and service cooperative, founded in 1923, that
FL 32162 or the The Ameri- Born November 25, 1922, morial Methodist Church, Charleston, with Military now has more than 200,000 farmer-members. As one
can Cancer Society. in Marlinton, she was a 1611 W Beverly Street in Rites conducted by the Alum of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperatives, it pro-
daughter of the late Dennis Staunton. Creek VFW Post 4768. vides a wide range of farm inputs, including fertilizer,
Jean Guild
Jackson and Mary Moore Robert Olson Memorials may be made seed, livestock feed and pet food, animal health sup-
Jean Sharp Guild, a native Jackson. to the Alum Creek VFW plies and petroleum products, as well as other items for
Marlintonian, passed away Stella was employed for Robert C. “Bob” Olson, Post 4768, RR 7 Box 290, the farm and home. The cooperative serves its mem-
Monday, October 20, 2014, 20 years as a supervisor of age 83, went home, Satur- South Charleston, WV bers and non-member customers through 1,200 retail
in Clearwater, Florida, at the Data Processing at American day, November 1, 2014, to 25309. outlets. Please visit http://www.southernstates.com for
age of 101. Security and Trust in Wash- be with his heavenly Father Online condolences may more information.
She was preceded in death ington, D.C. After relocating and is now singing in the be made at www.curryfune
by her husband, John C. to Staunton, Virginia, in the heavenly choir. ralhome.org
Guild; parents, Grace and 1970s, she worked as a Nurs- Bob was a member of the
ing Assistant and CMT at Briar Creek Baptist Church,
Local Foods Film Festival at the Lewis Theatre
s a result of contribu- several small farmers across simple choice to buy a local during the film. WVU Extension Timberland
tions made to the the country. It takes you on a turkey for Thanksgiving or a The Greenbrier Valley Local Education Program
ALewis Theatre during journey through the struggles local pumpkin for the pie, we Foods Initiative (GVFLI) is an Ever wondered about selling timber from you property?
their digital upgrade campaign and triumphs of each farmer can slowly change our food initiative of the Greenbrier What trees will be cut? What your property will look like af-
last fall, the Greenbrier Valley as he/she continues to press on economy, and make the Valley Economic Develop- terwards? What will happen to the wildlife?
Local Foods Initiative is host- despite many challenges they Greenbrier Valley a supportive ment Corporation. Come out for an evening of education with the WVU Ex-
ing a Local Foods Film Festi- face. place for our local farmers.” GVFLI is funded, in part, by tension Service on Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. at
val. “We hope that the Local The Local Foods Film Fes- the Claude Worthington Bene- the Marlinton Municipal Building.  Registration is free, but
The one-day festival will Foods Film Festival will in- tival is scheduled for Sunday, dum Foundation and One please RSVP to the WVU Extension Office at 304-799-
The
feature a film screening of spire our community members November 23, at 6 p.m. at the Foundation. 4852.
Greenhorns Documentary as to think about where their food Lewis Theatre in downtown For questions or more infor- Pocahontas Producers Sale
well as international agricul- comes from this holiday sea- Lewisburg. mation please call 304-497- Regular Sale – Saturday, November 15
ture film shorts. The docu- son.” said Senora Lainhart, an The Festival is a free event 4300 or email GVlocal Regular Sale – Saturday, December 20
mentary highlights the lives of AmeriCorps VISTA for the and open to the public. [email protected]
Local Food Initiative. “With a Concessions will be open
Groups aim to improve access to Greenbrier River Trail
Obituary Policy:
Obituaries are published free of charge up to three
he Greenbrier River park there, compared to a terested in promoting tourism go toward improvements to column inches in The Pocahontas Times; with a $5 per
Trail Association, part- much larger capacity at Cass, and improving public access to the trail. More information
Tnering with the West Renick and Marlinton,” added recreational resources in West about the Greenbrier River column inch charge thereafter. Submit obituaries to
Virginia Land Trust, has pur- Merrick Tracy, owner of Hill Virginia, such as the Green- Trail is available at [email protected]
chased more than five acres and Holler Bicycles in Lewis- brier River Trail,” said Rod www.greenbrierrivertrail.com
near the Greenbrier River in burg.  “Local shuttle services Graves, board member for the
order to improve public access use the lot, and a bigger facil- West Virginia Land Trust. In Loving Memory THANK YOU
to a rail trail managed by the ity, perhaps with restrooms, “We’re very pleased to have a of our Mother, Dear friends in Pocahontas County,
West Virginia State Park Sys- will add to the visitor experi- strong local partner like the Naomi R. Miller We want to thank you so much for all the love and kind ex-
tem. ence. We are very excited Greenbrier River Trail Associ- pressions extended to us during the recent crisis concerning my
“It has been very rewarding about an expanded trailhead, ation and to provide support August 8, 1926 wife, Bev.
to assist a strong local organi- which will make it safer and for a project with such signifi- Novemb--e-r 3, 2012 Since we moved here a little over two years ago, we have
zation in the Greenbrier Valley more convenient for local cant public impact.” seen the community come together like this on various occa-
who wants to improve public users and the increasing num- The Greenbrier River Trail We love and miss you. sions to help others. Now this caring has been extended to-
access to this iconic trail,” said ber of visitors from all over the offers fishing, swimming, hik- ward us.
Ashton Berdine, lands pro- world to start their experience ing, bicycling, backpacking, Your children, Frances, We thank God for every one of you, and wanted you to
know how appreciative we are.
gram manager for the West on the Greenbrier River Trail.” cross-country skiing and Charlotte, Hester, Earn,
God bless you all.
Virginia Land Trust. McCarty said the plan is to horseback riding. Delmas and Buck Jim and Bev Anderton
Since 1982, the Greenbrier work closely with the West On the last Saturday in April
River Trail Association has Virginia Division of Parks, 2015, the trail association will
worked to promote and im- which is working to acquire host the 29th Annual Great
prove the 78-mile trail that fol- funds to enable them to pur- Greenbrier River Race, which Marlinton
lows the Greenbrier River for chase the property and to help includes prizes, live music and Pocahontas FFiirrsstt CChhuurrcchh
most of its course from Cald- them to improve the property food. Proceeds from the event of the
well to Cass. According to the for trail users through grants. NNaazzaarreennee
group, the trail’s growing pop- The trail association saw the County Rt. 219 North,
ularity has created a need to project as a good fit for the in Edray
expand parking and improve land trust’s mission, which led Sunday School - 10 a.m.
safety at the southern trailhead, to the trust providing a loan to Churches Worship - 11 a.m.
Prayer and Bible Study -
near Caldwell, which is one of the association for more than
Wednesday 7 p.m.
the most popular access points. half the cost of the property.
“There currently isn’t The West Virginia Land Trust Faith. Family. Fellowship. RREEVV.. DDOONNNNIIEE BBRROOWWNN
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Leslee McCarty, board chair tecting lands of scenic, recre- Marlinton Presbyterian Church
for Greenbrier River Trail As- ational, agricultural or ecolo- Pocahontas County
sociation. gical importance. Main Street, Marlinton CATHOLIC
“Only about twenty cars can “Both of our groups are in- Rev. Dr. John McDonald
CHURCHES
Interim Minister
November 17 - 24
Let all who seek November 9, 10 a.m. WINTER SCHEDULE
you rejoice and Marlinton United DAVISANDELKINS ST. JOHN NEUMANN
be glad in you. Methodist Church CHOIR Rt. 39 • Marlinton
Psalm 70:4 Drop-off location for Operation “I was glad when they said unto me, Sunday Mass
“let us go into the house of the Lord.” 9 a.m.
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Psalms 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
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The Pocahontas Times––November 6, 2014––Page 7
100 Years Ago
in The Pocahontas Times
B. J. Gudmundsson, Preservation Officer Calvin W. Price, Editor
Thursday, to defeat. And in this we are
November 5, 1914 speaking ex cathedra.
Mill Point Prison Closing - 1959 Seeker, rest! thy fight is
Charles Drummond, a o’er.
woodsman, whose home is Sleep the sleep of peace
at Weston, was seriously and and quiet!
probably fatally hurt at Dream of ballot box no
Durbin, Tuesday, by falling more,
under the Western Maryland Days of hiking, nights of
passenger train. The train riot.
was backing down to meet Sleep! your peace has
the Chesapeake and Ohio come again,
train, and Drummond was Sleep the sleep that knows
running beside the train and no sighing.
was thrown against a bag- Sleep! nor dream in yon-
gage truck and knocked der glen,
under the train. His arm and How thy faithless friends
leg were broken and the side were lying.
of his face sheared off by car Seeker, rest! thy race is
wheels. He was taken to the run,
Davis Memorial Hospital at Think not of thy setting
Elkins. sun,
A Gypsy child, aged five Fierce campaigns you’ll
years, belonging to the Kelly know no more.
tribe, fell from a wagon and Now the fevered time is
was run over while passing o’er.
the Ruckman mill on
Knapps Creek, Monday. Halloween Dance
The most elaborate social
ACCIDENT affair of the season was
Quite a serious accident given at the opera house
occurred here on Tuesday Thursday evening when the
morning, the 3rd. Bob Marlinton boys entertained
Walkup, accompanied by his a large and appreciative
son, Leps, and Mr. Howard company of friends with a
Littlepage, Forrest P. Clark, masked Halloween dance.
and Fred Rodes, in his car on The opera house was very
their way from Renick to Mr. attractively decorated, the
W’s home, when Mr. W who arrangement of decoration
was doing the driving, took being beyond reproach.
THE CLOSING OF the Federal Prison Camp at Mill Point as seen through the eyes of two staff members his hand off the steering From the beginning of night-
standing on the porch of an administration building. The minimum security U.S. federal prison opened for op- wheel to adjust the wind- fall it seemed as if all the
eration in 1938 and was located west of Mill Point on a plot in the Monongahela National Forest adjacent to shield, the car swerved, re- hoodlums of witchcraft had
the Cranberry Glades. By the time it closed in 1959 more than 6,000 men had served time here. The buildings versed itself and dumped all invaded our town, all cos-
were demolished after its closure. This photo is one of 30 in a collection recently shared with Preserving Poc- the occupants with terrible tumes being beyond descrip-
ahontas by Bernard Blankenship, of Richwood. We thank Mr. Blankenship and also Dick and Sharon Wallace, force. Fred Rodes was seri- tion. The parties masking
of Milton, for sharing the photos so they could be scanned. Courtesy of Bermard “Whitey” Blankenship, ID: ously hurt; one of his legs used excellent taste in select-
PHP001224 was broken above the knee ing characters which go to
and the ankle torn from the make an affair of this kind a
Access the “Preserving Pocahontas” Digital Library at www.pocahontaspreservation.org or www.preserving socket and protruded success.
pocahontas.org If you have historical records or photographs to be scanned for the county Historical Archive through the skin. He was
contact Preservation Officer B. J. Gudmundsson at 304-799-3989 or email [email protected] sent immediately to the Hin- RAINETOWN
Prints of photographs are available. ton Hospital for treatment. We have had some cold
The other members of the and rainy weather and some
party received only slight snow.
first combat unit overseas Spencer, were killed Sunday
Fifty bruises and cuts. - Green- Husking corn, digging po-
and the last one back in afternoon when their light
brier Independent tatoes and picking apples
1919. He also had two broth- plane, owned and piloted by
seems to be the order of the
ers, the late Edward Bennett Dolan, crashed on a take-off
Years Ago THE ELECTION day.
and H. A. Bennett, of San from the field on the
The election was calmly The sick of the community
Bernardino Valley, Califor- Hevener farm at Arbovale.
received by all concerned. are all improving.
nia, in the 80th and the 4th. The men flew here be-
Those who are elected to Uncle Henry Sharp killed
Thursday, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther He picked the shell up and cause of the beautiful work for the meager salaries a fine buck deer near the
November 5, 1964 Dulaney, at Buckeye, and carried it until he was able to weather Sunday and visited that are paid county officers Stamping Creek school-
From the desk of did some squirrel hunting. mail it home. Dolan’s nephew, Jim Dolan, are glad to win and those house.
Mrs. Jane Price Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gal- Mr. Bennett enlisted May of Arbovale, for a little who have lost can be glad Lewis Peyton has moved
ford and family will spend 4, 1917, sailed from San while. The plane did not gain that they have safely passed to his new home on the head
Ilean Walton reports the the winter in Florida. Benito, Texas, June 8, 1917, enough altitude on the take- through the feverish period of Stamping Creek.
lowest river reading at Buck- Young Jim Martin proudly landed in France, June 27, off and as it turned, a wing of office seeking and can
eye this month, 1.76, on the checked his first turkey (a 12 and served in the following hit a rise and the plane now lie down in peace and STAMPING CREEK
31st of October. pound hen) Saturday, which sections: Somnersville, An- rammed into the ground. safety. Next to being elected, We had a little snow the
There were 1.34 inches of he had killed up Camp 3 saiville, Montedier, Can- One man was killed instantly the next best thing that can first of the week which made
precipitation. The lowest Hollow. tigny, Saissons, Aisne, and the other lived about 20 happen to a candidate is to
thermometer reading was 16 Museum Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse, minutes but wasn’t con- get through a campaign with see 100 pg 13
on the 24th and the highest J. S. Bennett brought a Argonne, 1st and 2nd Occu- scious. The plane did not honor, though he goes down
was 79 on the 16th. lamp base made from a pation, and was discharged catch fire.
Al Callison left Sunday to World War I shell case to be September 25, 1919.
accept work with the High- placed in the museum. The Born in Upshur County, he WEDDING Luis E. Soriano, MD, FAAFP
way Department in the Dis- shell case has been engraved came to Cheat Mountain Tallman – McCutcheon
Internal Medicine & Family Practice
trict of Columbia. Mrs. with the war record of Mr. about 1906 as a logger, later The wedding and recep-
Callison will go in two Bennett, who was the first was a cook for 17 years. He tion of Miss Donna Jeanne Accepting Board Certified
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weeks. soldier to leave Pocahontas never missed a pay day. McCutcheon and Harlan Patients! Lois McElwee Memorial Clinic
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Page 8––The Pocahontas Times––November 6, 2014
Atlantic Coast Pipeline: Myth vs. Fact
Dominion’s plan to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to provide affordable, environmentally
friendly natural gas to our region has received broad and strong support. Still, we have a
responsibility to make sure everyone knows the facts about this project.
Myth: The pipeline will move natural gas so it can be Myth: Dominion isn’t a local company.
exported overseas.
Fact: Dominion has been a major corporate citizen
Fact: The pipeline will serve customers in West Virginia, throughout West Virginia, Virginia and North
Virginia and North Carolina—period. Natural gas Carolina for many decades. In fact, it has been
moved by the pipeline will not be exported. In headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, for more than
fact, no facilities exist along the route to make 100 years.
exporting possible.
Myth: Pipelines can’t be built over mountains or over the
Myth: The pipeline will be aboveground. regions of hardened limestone (“karst”) terrain,
which is so abundant in our area.
Fact: The pipeline will be entirely underground except at
its three compressor stations and other maintenance Fact: Thousands of miles of pipelines have been built and
and safety points, where small portions of the now operate successfully over both types of terrain.
pipeline will be aboveground. Forty percent of the eastern United States has
karst topography.
Myth: Natural gas speeds up climate change.
Myth: We wouldn’t need natural gas pipelines or power
Fact: Natural gas burns cleaner and emits the lowest
stations if we just invested in more renewable forms
amount of carbon of any fossil fuel—half the
of energy, like wind or solar power.
carbon of coal. Switching from coal to natural gas
for electricity generation lowers carbon emissions Fact: Renewables are important. That’s why Dominion and
and signifi cantly improves air quality. That’s why the others are constantly adding new sources. But solar
use of natural gas is a key part of the President’s and wind cannot be counted on when power is needed
Climate Action Plan. around the clock. Natural gas can.
Myth: We’ll run out of natural gas, and the pipeline will Myth: My community won’t see the economic benefi ts of the
be abandoned. new pipeline.
Fact: The U.S. Energy Information Administration Fact: Pipeline construction could result in as much as
estimates the U.S. has more than 100 years of $2.7 billion in new economic impact throughout
proven natural gas reserves, with new discoveries the region, support 17,240 jobs, help stabilize both
being made regularly. home heating and electricity prices, promote more
economic development, improve air quality, and
Myth: Natural gas pipelines are dangerous. generate signifi cant state and local tax revenue.
Every county along the pipeline’s path will benefi t.
Fact: Natural gas pipelines have a long-standing, impressive
safety record. In fact, the U.S. Department of
Myth: The pipeline will alter the natural beauty of our region,
Transportation says that pipelines are one of the
and hurt tourism.
safest ways to transport natural gas. They are much
safer than shipping fuel by rail or truck. Fact: The pipeline will be virtually invisible. There are
2.5 times more miles of underground natural gas
Myth: Natural gas pipelines aren’t regulated. pipelines than interstate highways in Virginia. Yet few
people ever notice.
Fact: They’re actually heavily regulated: The Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, with input from
numerous federal and state environmental agencies,
will conduct an in-depth review of the pipeline
plan to determine if it’s in the public interest. The
U.S. Department of Transportation closely monitors
pipeline safety.
For more information on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, visit dom.com/acpipeline.
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The Pocahontas Times––November 6, 2014––Page 9
Warriors win Webster Mud Bowl, 24-0
WARRIORS AND HIGHLANDERSscramble to recover a fumble in Friday night's
PCHS SENIOR CHADBurns (75) was Johnny-on-the spot when he blocked a High-
football game. A constant downpour turned the field into a quagmire. The Warriors
lander punt, picked up the ball and rumbled 43 yards for a Pocahontas touchdown.
fumbled seven times and lost three, but still skunked the Highlanders, 24-0.
Alertly blocking for Burns is J.D. Hensler (80).
G. Hamill photos
Geoff Hamill steady rain fell throughout and raced for a 63-yard
Warrior Season Stats by Mike Simmons
Staff Writer the game. By midway touchdown. Irvine also
through the second quarter, fought his way in for a two-
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n a dark and stormy the field was a muddy quag- pointer. On the ensuing
Halloween night in mire - especially the zone Highlander possession, the RUSHING TACKLES KICK RETURNS
Upper Glade, scary between the 40-yard lines. tough Pocahontas defense D. Irvine 99 - 726 (7.3 avg.) -11TD N. Rose 52 D. Irvine 9 - 253
mud monsters were seen But football is an all-weather forced a punt. PCHS senior M. Mason 136 - 527 (3.9 avg.) - 3TD C. Burns 41 C. Robertson 8 - 210
fighting a battle next to Web- sport and the Warriors and lineman Chad Burns pro- C. Robertson 22 - 221 (10.0 avg.)- 1TD B. Jones 39 S. Simmons 1 - 25
W. Workman 43 - 133 (3.1 avg.) - 1TD R. Irvine 36 PUNT RETURNS
ster County High School. Highlanders gave it their all, vided a clip for the highlight
S. Simmons 34 D. Irvine 7 - 74
The monsters were big, as they always do. Both reel when he blocked the RECEIVING C. Robertson 31 C. Burns 1 - 43
brown, nasty-looking crea- teams had several fumbles Webster punt, picked up the C. Robertson 10 - 220 - 3TD C. Robertson 7 - 37
tures that likely crawled out and turnovers, including ball and rumbled 67 yards J. Hensler 13 - 206 - 3TD INTERCEPTIONS S. Simmons 2 - 28
of a cave along the Williams eight in the slippy-sloppy for a score. Irvine added an- S. Simmons 5 - 184 - 2TD C. Robertson 8 SACKS
River. second half. other two-pointer to give the D. Irvine 8 - 58 - 0TD W. Workman 6 B. Jones 9
Or was it just another Mud The Warriors had a notice- Warriors a 16-0 advantage. S. Simmons 1 N. Rose 4
PASSING J. Campbell 1 C. Burns 2
Bowl between the Pocahon- able size advantage over the Irvine scored a two-yard
W. Workman 48 - 110 - 660 - 7TD M. Mason 1 R. Irvine 2
tas County Warriors and the Highlanders, but the Webster rushing TD in the second D. Irvine 2 - 7 - 69 - 2TD B. Jones 1 J. Hensler 2
Webster County High- squad showed great speed, half and ran in another two-
landers? especially on defense. The pointer to give Pocahontas a
The Webster County game atrocious conditions favored 24-0 advantage, which was
is the last game on the War- the defense and just two of- the final.
riors’ football schedule. fensive TDs were scored in During the game, Dalton
Being the latest in the season the game. Irvine surpassed 1,000 all- THANK YOU
means the contest in Upper With five minutes left in purpose yards for the season.
Glade is usually played in the first quarter, PCHS sen- The Warriors ended their
adverse weather conditions. ior Dalton Irvine found some season at 5-5 - a nice accom- FOR YOUR VOTE!
Friday night’s contest was traction on the muddy field plishment for a young team.
no exception and a cold,
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Scouts attend the Big Game
WHITNEY BEVERAGE, OFFICEstaff for The Outhouse, Allegheny Disposal, LLC,
Jacob S, Meck Construction LLC and JacMal Company, discusses the aspects of the
various companies with Pocahontas County High School student Tristin Day.
CUB SCOUT PACK33 traveled to Morgantown November 1 to watch the West
Virginia University Mountaineers take on Texas Christian University (TSU). The
scouts were able to go on to the field for the players’ pre-game warm-up. They re-
port an “awsome time.” Chamber of Commerce
Pictured, l to r: Jacobi Hannah Teter, Tucker McGee, Ben Dunz, Brad Dunz, Dil-
lon Dunz, Sam Gibson, Chase Green and Alan Gibson.
Photo courtesy of a Moun- hosts PCHS Career Day
taineer fan 
wenty-four commu- able at Snowshoe. Prevention Coalition, Cheryl
nity agencies and Those participating in Ca- Jonese; Region I Workforce
Broyles twins Tbusinesses as well as reer Day included: US Army, Investment Board, Joanna
colleges met with the Poca- Sgt. Jeremy Thompson; Bare and Tammy Lily; Burns
retire from hontas County High School Snowshoe Foundation, Jes- Motor Freight, Doug Burns
Pocahontas student body October 9  to sica Stump and Mark Eber- and Gary Kramer; US Forest
help them gain a broader un- baugh; Allegheny Disposal, Service, William Snodgrass;
Center derstanding of careers avail- LLC, Jacob S. Meck Con- New River Community and
able to them after high struction Company, The Out- Technical College, Roger
Brenda and Barbara school graduation. Several house, LLC and JacMal, Griffith; New River School
Broyles (l -r) celebrated agencies and businesses Whitney Beverage; Poca- of Cosmetology students;
their retirement from Poc- offer mentoring/job shadow- hontas County Convention Dabney Lancaster School of
ahontas Center on Octo- ing experiences to seniors to and Visitors Bureau and Nursing, Gail Johnson; Uni-
ber 31.   Brenda was a assist them in completion of D&E Hospitality, Cara Rose; versity of Charleston, Scott
17-year employee and their senior requirements. Parks and Recreation, Kris- Kincaid; West Virginia Wes-
Barbara had worked at the Tim McClung, represent- ten LeCroy; Mosesso leyan, Bernie Valento; First
center for 16 1/2 years.   ing First Citizens Bank, pre- Agency, Cathy Mosesso and Citizens Bank, Tim Mc-
They retired from the sented information to all Margaret Worth; Division of Clung; Snowshoe Mountain
Laundry Department, students on the subject of Rehabilitation Services, Pa- Resort, Coby Brown; West
where they served dili- banking - setting up check- tricia Moody; Pocahontas Virginia State Police, Corpo-
gently during their years ing and savings accounts, County Sheriff’s Depart- ral Mark Agee; Family Re-
at the nursing facility.   loans, credit cards and ment, Sheriff David Jonese source Network, Buster
The Broyles twins en- proper use of those cards, in- and Deputy James Peteete; Wiggins; and The West Vir-
joyed a party with fun, terest rates and generally National Radio Astronomy ginia National Guard,
food and fellowship. how to manage money. Observatory, Katheryn Patrick Reese. 
Coby Brown, representing Williamson; Pocahontas Me- A continental breakfast
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, morial Hospital, Cheryl and a delicious lunch was
Reunion Report provided information about Cain, Edwina Garber, Cindy prepared and served by
résumés, interview skills and McLaughlin, Traci Alder- PCHS Pro-Start students
the various positions avail- man, and Donna Lidel-Bur- under the supervision of fac-
he 38th Annual Rubber Ducky Race Win- Sharp, Lora, Jonathan and ley; Pocahontas County ulty member Teresa Mullen.
Rogers/Kellison fam- ners: First place – Brooks Chloe Arnett, Tessa and Alli-
Tily reunion was held Fessler; Second place – son White, Gary and Marie School Menus
August 29, 30 and 31 at the Haley Workman; and Third Sharp, Eric, Laney and Eas-
Ambassadors For Christ place – Jaxon Brinkley. Win- ton Sharp, Jennifer, Chris,
Campground in Huntersville. ners of the Water Balloon Henry, Brooks and Conner Breakfast/Lunch Menus Wednesday, 12:Zucchini bun, Great Northern beans,
The reunion kicked-off Toss were: Haley Workman Fessler, Ronnie and Debbie November 10 – 14 bread, cereal, mixed fruit, California blend vegetables,
with a cookout Friday and Phyllis Barnett. Corn- Sharp, Dot Jackson, Danny yogurt, juice, milk. Meatloaf, grapes, milk.
evening. hole winners were: Aaron Jackson, Doug Jackson, Monday, 10:Hot oatmeal, green beans, mashed pota- Friday, 14: Egg and
A delicious breakfast was Brinkley and James Hare. David and Leah Jackson, cereal, banana, blueberries, toes, peaches, whole wheat cheese wrap, cereal, orange,
served Saturday morning. Individuals from the fol- Phyllis Barnett, Bill Barnett, yogurt, juice, milk. Pizza, roll, milk. yogurt, juice, milk. Chicken
Saturday afternoon everyone lowing states attended the re- Steve and Bev Barnett, Julie Romaine tomato salad with Thursday, 13:Bagel with noodle soup, grilled cheese,
gathered at Pocahontas Cen- union this year: West and Dustin Null, Carson homemade croutons, corn, cream cheese, cereal, broccoli salad, carrots, ap-
ter to listen to great music by Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Rogers, Tiffany Rogers, applesauce, milk. peaches, yogurt, juice, milk. ples, royal brownie, milk.
Jake Krack, Ronnie Sharp, Delaware, North Carolina, Wyatt VanReenan, Carolyn Tuesday, 11: Veterans Barbecued pork rib patty on
Gary Sharp and Eric Sharp, Georgia and Virginia. Howard, Jaynell Graham and Day. No School.
in honor of Aunt Helen. Sat- Those in attendance this Helen Bertelkamp.
urday evening was a year were: Barbara Long,
spaghetti dinner, then the Michelle Workman, Keith
children's talent show. Talent Isaacs, James Hare, Bryan
show winners were: First and Kathy Stockton, Gracie
place for break dancing, Stockton, Collen and Nora New Physician &
Haley Workman; and First Moon, Stantel Brinkley, Outpatient Center
place for singing Country Joyce Moon, Harley and
Roads, Laney Sharp. Receiv- Bailey Kennedy, Aaron,
ing gold coins were: Gracie Summer and Jaxon Brinkley,
Stockton, Chloe Arnett, Betty Carpenter, Sam and
Brooks Fessler and Henry Jeanie Carpenter, Linda and
Fessler. Next was the auc- Lloyd Burgess, Sollie and
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tion. Lots of unique items Ann Workman, Amy, Roy,
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and family heirlooms were Maddie and Ethan Walker,
auctioned off. Maria Workman, Tommy 304.637.3894
Sunday afternoon a short and Ann Workman, Bryan,
business meeting was held Brandon and Haley Work-
with Susie McCree presid- man, Susie and Steven Mc-
ing. Special recognition was Cree, Chuck and Jenny
given along with a gold coin Workman, Roger and Jeanie
to the oldest person present,
Betty Carpenter. Special (cid:40)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:196)(cid:76)(cid:83)(cid:75)(cid:19)(cid:3)(cid:52)(cid:43)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:40)(cid:42)(cid:54)(cid:46)
birthdays this year of those
Gynecology & Obstetrics
present were: Jeannie Car-
penter, 65; Susie McCree
and Roger Sharp, 60; Debbie
Sharp, 55; Amy Workman 200 Maplewood Avenue
and David Jackson, 40; Jake Ronceverte, WV 24970
Krack, 30; and Maddie
Walker and Summer Brink-
ley, 16. Wedding anniver- Greenbrier Physicians, Inc.
saries were: Anne and Sollie is pleased to announce
Workman, 15 years; Amy
the association of
and Roy Walker, 20 years;
Ashley Rapp Parker, M.D.
Ann and Tommy Workman,
40 years; and Dot and Den- in the Surgical Department
nis Jackson, 65 years.
Winners of the games Dr. Parker grew up in Greenbrier County in the small town of
were: Crawdad competition Renick. She received her Medical Doctorate degree from the
Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington in 2009;
– Fastest racer, Brandon
and completed her surgical residency through West Virginia Uni-
Workman; Biggest Crawdad
versity - Charleston Division and Charleston Area Medical Center
Caught, Laney Sharp; Most
in 2014. She and her husband, Pat, and two sons, are pleased to
Crawdads Caught – Dustin
return home. Dr. Parker is excited to begin providing healthcare
Null; and Smallest Crawdad
for her community.
Caught - Haley Kennedy.
Dr. Parker will offer services to include, but not limited to:
•Minimally invasive treatment of colorectal cancer, gallbladder
Veterans disease, thyroid and parathyroid disease and ventral hernia
• Diseases of the breast, including breast cancer treatment
Day is • Complex abdominal wall reconstruction • Abdominal and
inguinal hernia repair • Skin cancer treatment
Tuesday, • Perianal disease treatment • Endoscopy
For appointments call 304-647-1175
November 11 or toll free, 1-800-677-5161, Extension 175
www.greenbrierphysicians.com