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Weather
Beautiful clear weather after
the steady rain and a temperature
reading of 46 degrees at
Snowshoe and 48 other places
in file county on Friday, Sep-
tember 5. The following day a
36 degree reading was reported
in the Edray area.
Erosion Control
Workshop
The Greenbrier Valley Con-
servation District is sponsoring
a Sediment and Erosion Control
Workshop on Wednesday, Sep-
tember 17, from 1 - 5 p.m. at
the McClintic Library in Mar-
linton. There is no tee for the
workshop and certificates of
completion will be issued at the
conclusion. Refreshments will
be provided by the GVCD. For
further information, please con-
tact Jennifer Skaggs of the West
Virginia Conservation Agency
(304) 250-6597 or Anita Crance
of the GVCD (304-645-6173.
Pre-registration is requested.
Notice
Forest Service Road No. 296,
off Greenbrier County Rt. I1
near Auto, will be closed to the
public through October for the
replacement of the Laurel Run
low water crossing structure.
LEPC to meet
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2003
i i
Funds approved for
Green Bank scope
U.S. Senator Robert C.
Byrd, announced Tueay that be
has won Appropriations Com-
mittee approval for funds to re-
view structural problems at the
Green Bank Telescope in Poca-
hontas County and, if necessary,
to complete repairs.
"Experts are hard at work
examining the signs of prema-
ture wear of the Green Bank
Telescope track and reviewing
possible remedies. This funding
will allow for thorough engi-
neering studies to be conducted,
and depending on the studies' re-
sults, will cover the costs of re-
pairs to the track," Byrd said.
The Senate Appropriations
Committee, of which Byrd is
the top Democrat, has cleared
the Fiscal Year 2004 VA-HUD
Appropriations bill, including
$4.6 million.to study and up-
grade the Robert C. Byrd Green
Bank Telescope. The legislation
is expected to come before the
full Senate later this month.
Dedicated in the summer of
2000, the premature wear of the
steel rail on which the telescope
turns is attributable to its
weight, size, and constant rota-
tions. In 1989, Byrd added $75
million to an emergency appro-
priations bill for construction of
the 485-foot high telescope, to
The Local Emergency Plan- ' replace the collapsed 300-foot
Kanawha educator hired as new
superintendent for Pocahontas
College.
The Board interviewed six of
the 13 candidates who applied
for the county's superintendent
post in two special meetings
last week. Also taking part in
these interviews was a commit-
tee made of school personnel and
community members.
On Tuesday Dr. Law, Sue
Hollandsworth, and Mr. Sanders
responded to questions from the
Board and committee members.
Interviewed on Wednesday were
Dr. Dwain Wilcox, Dr. Akers,
and Don Johnson. Roger Brady
was also to be interviewed, but
called at the last minute to say
he was not coming.
The Board of Education met
for a regular meeting on Mon-
day.
Cheryl and Josh Dilley ap-
peared before the Board concern-
ing having a bus run on the
Lake Reed Road. Jamie Walker
and Mike Galford, the drivers of
the two buses that come from
the Slaty Fork area were at the
meeting. Also present was Bar-
bara Gibson, who used to drive a
bus in the same area.
Ms. Dilley said they had been
told, a bus would come up the
road if an area for it turn around
was constructed. She said they
arranged to have that done and
then found out it was too far up
the road.
It was reported the road is safe
for a bus for only 0.7 mile,
about 0.2 mile from the Dilley
house. The drivers, present and
past, agreed this is as far as a
bus should go on this road.
The Dilleys also expressed
concern that if Mr. Walker's
bus is the one that picks up
their children, ages 4 and 7, only
high school age students will be
on the bus until closer to Mar-
linton. In response to a ques-
tion, he said there would be no
problem with having them sit at
the front of the bus.
ning Committee will meet at
the Marlinton Municipal Build-
ing on Thursday, September 18,
7 p.m.
Orchids ....
To Durbin and.Marlinton
Lions Clubs and Marlinton
Rotary Club for their help at
Warrior football games!
At a special Board of Educa-
tion meeting on Tuesday night
Dr. J. Patrick Law was em-
ployed as the new Superinten-
dent of Schools for Pocahcntas
County.
Dr. Law, of Charleston, is
presently employed by the Ka-
nawha County Board of Educa-
tion as an Assistant Superin-
tendent. He has worked for Ka-
nawha County Schools as a
teacher, vice-principal, principal,
and administrator since his grad-
uation from college in 1973.
Thirteen people applied for the
position and six of these were
interviewed at special Board
meetings last week. Following
those interviews, three were
called back for additional inter-
views on Tuesday. Reaching the
final stage were Dr. Law, Dr.
Stephen Akers, and PCHS Prin-
cipal Thomas Sanders.
Following the three inter-
views, the Board discussed the
candidates for about an hour be-
fore making its decision.
Kenneth Vance made the mo-
tion to appoint Dr. Law as Po-
cahontas County Superintendent
of Schools, effective October 1,
for a term ending June 30, 2005,
at a salary of $74,000 per year.
Thomas VanReenan seconded
the motion.
The motion was approved on
a 3-2 vote, with Mr. Vance, Mr.
VanReenan. and Ruth Taylor
casting the votes in favor.
Board President Kermit Friel and
Bernard King voted against the
motion.
Mr. Friel said he supported
Mr. Sanders for the position.
He said he felt someone who has
worked through the local system
should have the opportunity to-
take the position. Mr. Friel said
he feels Mr. Sanders has earned
the respect of the county.
Dr. Law is a native of
Parkersburg and graduated from
Gienville State College with a
BA degree in education. He
earned his MA in education ad-
ministration from the WV Col-
telescope, lege of Graduate Studies in 1976
"It is important to take and his EdD in the same area
steps to nip these problems in from West Virginia University
thebudin rdr.o avoid fe.. in 2002.
scope's critical scientific ob- row
servations continue. This Wilson Junior High, vice-prin-
premier astronomical research cipal at East Bank Junior High,
facility enhances our knowledge principal at Dunbar and Dupont
and understanding of the Milky High Schools, and several ad-
• Way galaxy and beyond," Byrd ministrative positions. He is
also a part-time instructor at
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The drivers warned that going
onto Lake Reed Road will mean
an earlier starting time of ten to
15 minutes for both. of their
buses, regardless of which gne
make.,llm xml, since, th ex-.
change students duri their
runs.
The Dilleys were told that bus
service would be worked out for
the Lake Reed Road.
Diane Delfino, special educa-
tion teacher at Marlinton Middle
School, expressed concern to the
Board about her student case
load. She said two years ago
there-were two special ed teach,
ers with a caseload of 35 stud-
00ttlagiStrate Court
on the 3rd. It was found that he
had violated the terms of the
home confinement agreement.
Underwood was ordered to com-
plete the balance of his six
month sentence in jail. He was
given the sentence in May for
charged with driving under the
influence of a controlled sub-
stance and possession of con-
trolled substance. On Monday
he pied guilty to both offenses
in Magistrate Hevener's court.
He was sentenced to 24 hours in
two counts of possession/deliv- jail and fined $100 on the DUI
ery of a controlled substance, offense. For the drug charge,
Jason C. Smith, of Durbin, Carden was placed on probation
and Lucas M. Warner, of Bar- for six months. Court costs
tow, were arrested by State Po- were $140.
lice Tpr. W. A. Pendleton on Ora R. Williams, of Rich-
the 3rd and charged with battery wood, was arrested by Deputy
and destruction of property. McCoy on Sunday and charged
They were placed in jail in lieu with possession of less than 15
of $10,000 bond.
Reuel H. Zinn, Jr., of Mor-
gantown, entered a plea of guilty
to DUI before Magistrate Bever-
age on the 4th. He was sen-
grams of marijuana. On Mon-
day he pied guilty to the charge
and was placed on probation for
six months by Magistrate He-
verier. Court costs were $1 40.
tenced to 24 hours in jail, with a Roy L.Walker, of Hillsboro,
fine of $150 and court costs of was arrested by Tpr. Wetzel on
$ i 50. Sunday and charged with battery.
Jackie L. Moore, of Marlin- He was released on bond.
ton, was arrested on charges of Several hearings were held in
eats, while this year she is alone
with 34 students and no teacher
aide. Ms. Delfino said there are
too many students with too
many needs in her program for
her to be able to properly serve.
She said she hates to see the
special edhcation program at
MMS go backwards.
Later in the meeting the spe-
cial education situation was dis-
cussed again. Mr. Vance listed
the needs of the program at
Green Bank, the high school,
and now Marlinton Middle, as
well as the need for another
speech therapist. -,.
Mr. Friel commented that
special education'is going to
bankrupt schoobsystems. Rog-
er Trusler reported that the coun-
ty spent over $1,000,000 on
special education last year but
received only $386,000 in state
and federal funds for the pro-
Camilla L. Bruce, of Elkton,
Virginia, was arrested on a
charge of domestic battery on
August 31 by Deputy Sheriff B.
C. Totten. She was released on
$2500 bond.
Ann W. Steffan, of Herndon,
Virginia, was arrested the same
day by State Police Sgt. T. F.
Yanero on charges of DUI, hit
and run, failure to maintain con-
trol, and failure to render aid.
She was released the next day on
$1350 bond.
Michael D. Gaynor, of Bar-
tow, and Lew Means, of Mar-
tinsburg, were arrested on Sep-
tember ! by State Police Tprs.
M. S. Wetzel and F. H. Bariow
and charged with possession of
less than 15 grams of marijuana.
Eachof them entered a plea of
guilty to the offense before
Magistrate William Hevener the
next day and were placed on pro-
bation for six months with $120-
about the impact on the regular
and more advanced students;
whether they are being slighted
due to all the attention given
special needs students.
Interim Superintendent Alice
Irvine and Mr. Trusler said as
soon as all the case load infor-
mation on special needs children
is submitted to the central office
from the schools, action to cor-
rect the situations at each school
can be taken
The Board approved ZDS
Design Services, of St.Albans
to provide the engineering/ar-
chitectuai services for the reno-
vations at PCHS which include
upgrades to the science class-
rooms, electrical system, and in-
stallation of new fire Mann. in-
tercom, and security systems.
ZDS is the engineering firm
for the geothermal heating/
cooling system now being in-
stalled at the high school.
Concerning that project. Ms.
Irvine reported that that 138
wells have been drilled to far.
The total will be 176, including
16 new wells that will be needed
to provide heating and cooling
for the expanded science class-
room section of the building,
she said. No connections have
been made yet and will done be
after after all wells are drilled.
with a November I completion
date, Ms. Irvine said.
Ms. Irvine said the project
"seems to be
She reported that an|
of $35,000 has
the repair/re
gym roof at the
School. The adjustor
state Board of Risk is
with this amount
needs Boa
vai is given and
under $35,000, the
gin immediately, she
Bids are already
for the roof work.
The adjustor also
new ceiling tile and
Irvine sam t
of floor covering
tained for the school
lect which they prefer.
Approval was given
following to serve as
coaches at PCHS:
so, girls soccer team,
Knisely,
drew McNabb
football team, and
casse, boys soccer
vote to approve was 4:
Mr. VanReenen
vote. He indicated
cerned about the
Board, due to the
checks and training
required for volunteCCs!
with students.
In personnel
approved the em
Continued to
Council discusses quitclaim
deeds, takes no action on
Council met on September 2
with all members present except
Jim Gibb.
Region IV representative
was not present.
David Cain was first on the
agenda list. He wants to get the
Council's opinion on quitclaim
deeds on unused alleys, men-
tioned three pieces of property in
the Smith Addition by which
three different people bad gained
property from alley ways, and
there are some alley ways adja-
cent to his property he would
like to have.
David Zorn said the Dog-
wood he got was prop,
e 'lhai ,;ent'through his prop,
erty and he quitclaimed it to clear
the site.
The Mayor stated he thinks
the Town's position is against
giving alleys that are town prop-
erty away but the court decides.
Council voted to challenge quit-
claims.
The Mayor said the Harvest
Festival will be held September
27 and First Avenue will be
closed abo,e Main Street with
activities on other streets.
Motorcycle Rally will be in
Marlinton Friday evening, Sep-
temher 12, at 6 p.m. Music •
during the evening With awards
at 9 p.m.
The 911 Ordinance order to
provide map for identification of
property and house numbers tot
rescue squad, etc., will be forth-
coming in the next few months.
In regards to the Horse Rid-
ing Ordinance, the Mayor called
for the committee's report.
, Robin Mutscheller said they
were doing reserarch with the
Municipal League and also get-
ting information on diapers or
bags but don't have answers
back yet. She said taking
broom and pan with them
doem't appeal to riders.
Jim Kellison showed pic-
tures of riders stopping in town
Chuck Worluna,
ond member of the
appointed to study
nance, reported that
the Greenbrier
have some
change, and thinks
enforce
for disorderly
ing others, etc.
From the audience
opinions that horses
allowed to be riddell
shouldn't have to
make an ordinance,
time warning, don't
tors; only a few
problem; ough t to
vtston on ages
have been seen on
keep them safe;
would solve
them to be used in
for Greenbrier Trail.
The Mayor noted
Park, and therefore
exempt. Also he
a guided tour and
horses and visitorS
located on park
town rented by
Recreation.
Committee will
ommendation next
Upon request
IV, Hannah and
approved 4or
$47,000. lr en
Maintenance
-working on
Mr. Wodmmn
been checking
the Judge Street area;
easy to travel; he
someone spends
building
should be
lay street. Mike
about a sewer line
through it. David
is considenn
paving street to get
The Myor
anyone---Cain or
comes with a plan
in court costs.
Wanda L. Harris, of Marlin-
ton, pied guilty in Magistrate
Hevener's cou on the 2nd to a
charge of domestic battery. She
was sentenced to 12 months in
jail, with six months suspended
for probation, and assessed $ ! 20
in court costs. On the 4th, in
Magistrate Kathy Beverage's
court, Harris pied guilty to
another domestic battery offense.
She was sentenced to six
months in jail, to be served con-
currently with the previous sen-
tence, and six months on proba-
tion. She was also fined $100
with $120 in court costs.
Daniel E. Akers, of Buckeye,
was found guilty on the 2nd of
making harassing phone cal|s
and violating a protective ord
following a hearing before Mag-
istrate Hevener. A sentencing
hearing was set for September
17.
Dexter J. Underwood, of Mar-
linton, had his home confine-
ment revoked following a hear-
ng before Magistrate Hevener
DUI, second offense, speeding, Magistrate Beverage's court on
and possession of less 15 grams Tuesday.
of marijuana by Sgt. Yanero on Mark D. Jackson, Jr., of Mar-
the 4th. He was released on tinton, entered guilty pleas to
$1200 bond. The next. day DUI with minor in the vehicle
Moore wa arrested by Tpr. Bar- and driving with his license
low on charges of violating a suspended/revoked for unpaid
protective order and stalking, citations. On the first offense
He was released on $10,000 he was sentenced to 30 days in
bond on Monday. jail and fine $200. For the sec-
Jeffrey A. Teter, of Marlinton,
came in on a citation charging
him with DUI and possession of
less than 15 grams of marijuana.
He was released on $500 bond.
The citation was issued by Tpr.
Wetzel.
Melanie S. Jackson, of Mar-
linton, Gas arrested on Saturday
by Tpr. Wetzel and charged with
DUI. She was released on $500
ond he was sentenced to ten days
in jail and fined $100. The jail
time is to served concurrently.
Court costs totaled $260.
Richard L. Litteral , of Dur-
bin, pied guilty to driving with
his license revoked due to driv-
ing under age 21 with a measur-
able amount of alcohol. He was
sentenced to 24 hours in jail,
fined $100, and assessed $120 in
bond. On Monday she appeared court costs.
before Magistrate Hevener and Josh S. Fitzgerald, of Marlin-
pied no contest to the offense, ton, entered a plea of guilty to
She was sentenced to 24 hours battery. He was sentenced to six
in jail with a fine of $100 and months in jail with a fine of
court costs of $140. $100 and court costs of $120.
Noah G. Carden, of Fenwick, The jail sentence was suspended
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff and Fitzgerald placed on proba-
T.A. McCoy on Sunday and tion for six months.
gram. on their way to and from Cuss
Concern was also expressed and cleaning up from their
horses.
needs to help
able.
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