workshop at Hillsboro
Valley Conser-
USDA Natural
COeservation Service and
Agency
a workshop on extended
5:30 p.m. on March 11
Public Library.
who utilize
able to reduce
costs and improve
tion. Brian Wicklme,
lechnician for the Green-
District, will present
grazing
demonstrations in Pocahontas and
Monroe Counties. Two new pro-
grams will also be presented at this
workshop. Kevin Hinkle, Farm
Service Agency, Morgantown, will
discuss the Conservation Reserve
Enhancement Program, and a pre-
sentation will be given on the
Farmland Protection Program.
Sandwiches will be served.
For more information and to
register for the workshop by March
10 contact the local NRCS office at
304-799-4317.
00e0ple
to National Dean's
List
has been
Dean's List
which honors out-
at the country's
;and universities.
StUdent at West Virginia
where he
on a Bachelor of Ap-
in Engineering
Richard expects to
degree in December
associate degrees
Mechanical En-
and Industrial Engineer-
in December 2001.
Brown, Associate
9gy at WVU
nominated Richard for
Dean's List.
Is the son of Mr. and
of Green
graduate of Poca-
High School.
earns degree
of Braqeville,
a degree from Trum-
College, Warren,
ceremony and dinner
at DiVesta Banquet Hall
an Associate of
in ecretarial Set-
major in Legal Secre-
a 3.92 aver-
of 107 credits.
I 00laenus
Lnnch Menus
6-14
with all meals.
salad, garlic
ch, baked po-
blend vegetables,
noodle cas-
h beans, rolls, peaches.
Spaghetti, salad, gar-
12: Pizza, corn, cake,
[3: Meatloaf, baked po-
rolls, applesauce.
,Ham, macaroni &
potato, rolls, pineap-
POCahontas
Schools
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omelet, toast,
milk.
Patties, potato rounds,
green beans,
patties, biscuit,
scalloped potatoes,
beets, fresh fruit,
Cinnamon raisin bis-
milk.
cheese, apple-
milk.
cereal, juice,
nuggets, mashed po-
vegetables, apri-
milk.
buns, cereal,
w/meat, cheese,
roach, carrots w/dip,
She was honored with a party
given by Linda Moore and family at
Braceville Town Hall January 18.
Persino is currently employed by
Valley Counseling Services, Inc.,
in Warren.
She is the mother of Derick Per-
sino, daughter of Doug and Linda
Moore, of Leavittsburg, Ohio, and
granddaughter of Hubert and Dollie
Lewis, of Cass.
Honored at History Day
West Virginia History Heroes 2003
Pauline Shrader Morgan was
honored at the Seventh History Day
held at the State Capitol in Charles-
ton on February 27. Mrs. Morgan
was given a Certificate at the Cul-
tural Center to honor History
Heroes. Citizens from across the
state who have made grassroots
contributions to the preservation of
local, regional or state history were
honored. The event was publicized
in the February 20th edition of The
Pocahontas Times.
The summary of her contribn-
tions follows:
"Pai Morgan, of Hi,
one of the ongimal fomxle of
the St Album Historical Society
(SAHS) in 1972. That same year,
she was inmumental in obtaining
t-mancial suppmt to move Morgan's
Kitchen to its present location in
SL Albans. Ms. Morgan also pro-
vided a number of articles for the
History of St. Albans book, which
was printed in 1993. Nominated by
the SAHS."
Ms. Morgan is a native of
Hilisbom.
Durbin Council
from page 2
The town truck broke down two
times during snow removal efforts
during February. Carpenter said he
has asked the state about a surplus
truck for Durbin. He explained that
be cannot make any promises, but
be has contacted Senator Wait Hel-
mick (D-Pocahontas).
The next council meeting has
been moved to Tuesday, April 15,
when the levy will be laid.
A wren reason is worse than
no reason at all
-.
00bituaries
Melvin Austin Dilley
Melvin Austin Dilley, age 83,
of Elkins, and more recently a resi-
dent of Swisher's Private Home
Care at Diamond Street for the past
two-and-wharf years, died Saua'day,
March 1, 2003, at the Davis
Memorial Hospital at Elkins. He
had been in declining health and
death was attributed to pnemnoma.
Born August 7, 1919, at Min-
go, he was a son of the late Wil-
liam Austin and Iva Merle Wood
DiOey. He had never married.
Surviving are one brother, Max
Eugene Dilley, of Elkins, and one
sister, Leona Zoo Rainey, of Bever-
ly.
Preceding him in death was one
ltl, lyl Jay Dilley.
Melvin attended the schools of
Durbin and served with the United
States Army during World War II,
where he became disabled. He was
of the Protestant faith.
Graveside services were held
Tuesday at the Beverly Cemetery in
Beverly by the Rev. Gloria M.
Roy.
Sarah "J. "Hively
Sarah Jane Hively, 70, a resident
of Knoxville, Tennessee. passed
away Thursday, February 20,
2003.
She is survived by her husband,
Lee Hively, of Knoxville, one
daughter, Kathy Ferguson, of
Bartlett, Tennessee, one son, David
Hively, of Libure, Louisiana; three
sisters, Doris Dilley, of Charles-
ton, Mary Galford, of Green Bank,
and Arlene Self, of Falmouth, Vir-
ginia; and one brother, William
Arbogast, of Smithfield, Virginia.
Also surviving are four
grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
Her parents, William and Annie
Arbogast, and one sister, Norma
Lee Dilley, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Sun-
day at the West Hills Presbyterian
Church with Pastor Scott Home
and the Rev. Fred Fowler officiat-
ing. Entombment followed in the
Highland Memorial Park. Memori-
al contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society,
West Virginia Affiliate. P. O. Box
11062, Charleston WV 25339 in
memory of Sarah.
PC00}S Schedule
March 6-10
Thursday: Girls Basketball Re-
gionals at Nicholas County; FBLA
to Charleston
Fgiday: Boys Basketball Section-
als Finals at Greenbrier West
Sunday: National Honor Society
Induction, 6 p.m.
Monday: Board of Education
meeting, 7:30 p.m.
s
Stop at NAPA in Bartow
for your chain saw needs.
Wehave the best pricing
in the area. We ari a full
service dealer.
Call 456-4432
Hubert B. Wilfong
Hubert B. Wilfong, age 83, of
Circl:ville, formerly of Boyer, died
Sunday, March 2, 2003, at the
home of his adopted family, George
and Ruth Adkins, of Cherry Grove.
Mr. Wilfong was a retired
worker with the Howes Leather
Company. He was of the Christian
faith, a member of the American
Legion, Moose Lodge, VFW. He
was a Word War II aud Korean War
Army veteran.
He was born September 5,
191§, at Deer Creek to the late
Oscar B. Wilfong and Zadie Alice
Pennington Wilfong Slayton.
Preceding him in death were his
wife, Rachel E. Wilfong in 1985;
three sons, Allen Gray, Oscar Ben-
son, and Hubert Opie Wilfong; two
sisters, Irene and Catherine; and two
brothers, Galvin Wilfong and Jobert
Slayton.
"Surviving him are five daugh-
ters, Mary Catherine Higgins, of
Covington, Virginia, Charlotte
"Susie" Taylor, of Weston, Joyce
Ann Palmer, of Aurora, Colorado,
Alice Faye Kramer, of Arbovale,
and Violet Louise Ryder, of Marlin-
ton; adopted daughter, Virginia
Ruth Adkins, of Cherry Grove; four
sons, Edward Dale Wilfong, of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, David
Lee Wilfong, of Weston, James
Blaine Wilfong, of Boyer, and Brian
Edward Wilfong, of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania: twenty-seven
grandchildren and twenty-four
great-granddaklren.
Funeral services were held Wed-
nesday afternoon at Boyer Com-
munity Church by the Revs. John
Swanz, David Rittenhouse, and
Bobby Brown. Burial was in Boyer
Cemetery.
Kindergarten and Preschool Registration
For the 2003 - 2004 School Year
Green Bank and Hillsboro Elementary: Wednesday, March
12, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (children whose last names begin with A
through M); 12 noon to 3 p.m. (children whose last names begin with N
through Z)
Marlinton Elementary School: Wednesday, March 26, 8:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (children whose last names begin with A through M);
12 noon to 3 p.m. (children whose last names begin with N through Z)
Pre-registration of Pocahontas County Kindergarten and preschool
children and any first grader entering school for the first time in 2003 will
be held at the elementary schools on the dates listed.
Parents are urged to bring their children on the day of registration
for early childhood classes. Children who will be first graders this fall, and
who have not been enrolled in kindergarten classes this year, should pro-
enroll also. It is most important for you to attend the pro-registration
instead of waiting to enroll your child in the fall.
Please bring a state birth certificate, social security card, and proof
of immunizations on the day of registration. Please provide your own
transportation, as it is illegal for anyone but regular riders to ride a school
bus.
The following immunizations are required by law before a child
enters school in kindergarten:
DPT (Diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus--must have 3
doses, including one dose on or after the 4th birthday)
Polio (Polio - must have 3 doses, including one dose on or after
4th birthday, of either OPV or IPV)
MMR (Measles and Rubella - two doses are required)
Immunizations for preschool should be up-to-date according to
state law. These immunizations may be obtained free of charge from the
Pocahontas County Health Department. If your child has not been
immunized for any of the above, please contact the Health Department so
that immunizations can be started immediately. Immunizations started in
May can be completed in time for school. No child will be admitted to
school unless actively immunized. This is a State Law and it must be
enford. Any questions regarding immunizations should be directed to the
local Health Deparlment.
To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years of age
nor to September 1, 2003.
To be eligible for preschool, a child must be four years of age
'ior to September 1, 2003.
Due to the anticipated reduction in federal funding, only three year
,ld children who are identified as special needs/or Headstart eligible will
participate in the preschool program.
Any questions concerning registration, please call the individual
schools.
DNR sectional meetings schedulect
The West Virginia Division of each meeting will begin at 7 p.m. M,mday, March 17 -- Sum-
Natural Resources will hold 17
public meetings in March to give
hunters, anglers, trappers, landown-
ers and other interested parties a
voice in establishing 2003 deer,
bear, turkey, and boar hunting regu-
lations as well as 2004-2005 gen-
eral hunting and trapping regula-
tions and 2004 fishing regulations.
The meetings will be held from
17 through March 20, and
These meetings afford West
Virginia sportsmen and landowners
an opportunity to discuss regula-
tions and any other pertinent issues
with Law Enforcement and Wildlife
mersville High School
Tuesday, March 18 -- Frank-
lin, Pendleton County Community
Building, and Elkins, Elkins High
School
Resources Section Staff. All inter- We'dnesday, March 19 --
ested persons are encouraged to • Lewisburg, Greenbrier County
attend the public meetings held in Courthouse
their area. The following is a list Thursday, March 20 Moore-
of meeting dates and locations in field, Moorefield Middle School
this area:
Heather M. Walker
Attorney at law
Zaeh Taylor, Law Clerk
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