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6 Hinton News Tues. March 1,2016
Hinton Area
Elementary Students
Explore Global
Chri
Students at Hinton Area
Elementary did more in December
than decorate their tree and
countdown the days until this most
special holiday. Each grade level
selected a country to learn about its
particular customs and traditions
related to Christmas. Each grade
level presented their research at an
assembly for the entire student body
and staff.
Pre-kindergarten students
learned that the holiday season in
Africa begins about two weeks prior
to Christmas and continues until
New Year's Day. After Christmas
Eve church services, the children in
Africa dress up in masquerade
costumes and parade around their
town. They also sing Christmas
Carols after Midnight Mass and
perform a play called "The Ekon
Play". During this performance they
dance from home to home carrying
a "baby" that symbolizes the birth
of Jesus Christ. The home owner
accepts this doll and exchanges gifts
' with members of the group.
Kindergarten students explored
Egypt and discovered that
Christmas is celebrated on January
7 each year. Egyptian choirs sing
carols and ring bells. They believe
that candles and lanterns are
carried to remember Mary and
Joseph. The Christmas Tree
originates in Egypt, children are
given sweets and money, and Santa
is called Papa Noel.
Students in first grade presented
Christmas Traditions in the United
States of America. They learned
about traditional foods, decorations,
and customs of America's sub-
cultures. These children learned
that America is a melting pot of
many countries.
Second graders collaborated to
study Christmas in Italy. Students
researched Italian traditions and
beliefs and worked together to create
a script and video for their peers to
enjOy. Even though their traditions
are sinlilar to ours in America, they
found that their Christmas season
lasts from December 6 through
January 8 each year. Most Italians
attend Midnight Mass and take part
in a special meal called "The Feast
of the Seven Fishes." An old lady
named Befana delivers presents to
children on January 7. Their video
stmas
project was a great success among
the second grade team for they
enjoyed researching, recording, and
acting out these traditions of Italy.
The country of Mexico was
brought to life by the third graders
at Hinton Area Elementary. They
presented a power point which
stated that Christmas in Mexico is
celebrated December 12 through
January 6 of each year. Students
shared that the nativity is
celebrated along with the
decorations of lanterns, poinsettias,
and pinatas.
Fourth grade students studied
China during the month of
December to prepare for their
presentation to the student body.
They began by transforming the 4th
grade hail into "Chinatown". Posters
welcoming all to "Chinatown" were
hung, Chinese lanterns adorned the
ceilings, Chinese Dragons and
symbols were placed on the walls
along with colorful tissue paper
decorations. During their
presentation, traditional Chinese
music was played in the background
and introduced the dramatic
entrance of the Chinese Dragon
which symbolizes good luck. A team
of students manipulated the
metallic red dragon into the gym.
Students presented Chinese
symbols and their meanings,
common instruments which
included drum rattles, typical
animals of China, and Chinese fans,
all of which were created by the
students. "Merry Christmas” in
Chinese was expressed to all of the
students in the audience at the
conclusion of their presentation. The
fourth grade teachers worked in
conjunction with Concord
University's Geography Alliance,
sponsored by Dr. Manzo. Concord
provided a wealth of resources for
the fourth grade teachers to use in
the classrooms and provided a
celebration at the Summers County
Memorial Building.
Every student ‘and teacher at
Hinton Area Elementary is ‘to be
commended by their interest and
presentations held on the final day
prior to Christmas vacation. The
students were able to explore,
compare, and contrast their own
Christmas traditions with traditions
around the world.
Pre-K Classrooms Dressed
in African masks
The modern violin has been around for roughly 500 years. Some say
it was designed in the 15003, by Andrea Amati, an Italian lute maker.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Second Fish Fry This Friday
HINTON, WV February 29,
2016—With one Lenten Fry down
and two to go, St. Patrick Catholic
Church will be hosting the second
of three Lenten Fish Fry dinners
Friday March 4 at the Church Hall
at the corner of Temple Street and
2nd Avenue in Historic Downtown
Hinton.
"With school having been
cancelled last Friday, and having a
cold, blustery day sandwiched
between nice weather, we really
didn't know what to exPect with our
first Fish Fry," said Joe Garcia,
chairman of The Friars Club, the
men's organization of St. Patrick
and co-sponsors of the annual
dinners together with the Women of
the Parish.
"Even 50," he continued, "we
served more than 200 dinners last
Friday, and we are elated, and most
appreciative."
The popular annual dinners
feature fried or baked tilapia,
potatoes au gratin, rice pilaf,
coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert, ali
for still only $11 per adult and $7
for children under 12. The proceeds
from the dinners help support St.
Patrick Catholic Church and its
Parish activities.
"For a parish of our size, this is
quite an annual undertaking," said
Garcia, "and each year it still
continues to grow both in popularity
and in participation. We believe our
success is due to a combination of
great food, great volunteers, and
great supporters from Hinton and
surrounding communities."
The two remaining St. Patrick
Fish Frys are being held from 4 p.m.
to 7 p.m., eat-in ortake-out, Friday
March 4th and 18th. For additional
information, call St. Patrick Rectory
at 304-466-3966.
. available to
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lives by engaging participants in
physical activity, as well as cre-
ating more social connections
and friendships. To see if you are
eligible to join at no cost or to
find a class nearby, visit www.
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sprays and lozenges provide fast-
acting relief for sore throats and
mouth pain to help you get
through your day. To keep you
ahead of the flu, there’s an online
Cold Flu tracker at www.chlora
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Created by a pharmacist and
dad, Little Remedies is made
with everything they need, noth-
ing they don’t. There are no arti-
ficial flavors, artificial dyes or
parabens. Learn more, including
where you can find Little Reme-
dies in nearby stores, at www.
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* * are '
An estimated 12 million Ameri-
cans suffer from Restless Legs Syn-
drome (RLS), a chronic medical
condition that causes extreme dis-
comfort and an overwhelming urge
to move one’s legs, usually while
resting or asleep.
* =1: *
Symptoms of hypoparathy-
’roidism are often managed with
oral calcium and active vitamin D
to raise calcium levels in the
blood, say the experts at Shire.
For more information about avail-
able treatments for hypoparathy-
roidism, consult a health care
practitioner or endocrinologist.
TOPS
Tops (take off Pounds Sensibly) is
a very affordable, nonprofit, weight
loss support group. Meetings are
held at the Miller Memorial
Methodist 'Church'basem’ent, 109
Miller Ave. Every thursday evening.
Weigh-in begins at 5:00 p,m.
meeting starts at 5:30 pm.
First meeting is free.
Come join us or call 304-890-2112
or 304-466-3045.
SHINGLES VACCINE
The Summers County Health
Department has a limited supply of
free Shingles Vaccine for age 60 and
over. The only cost will be for
administration. It will be made
those who are
uninsured and income eligible.
If you have insurance but it will
not pay you must bring a statement
indicating denial to pay and be
income eligible. Medicare partA and
B will not pay for vaccination.
Vaccinations are given each Monday
and Wednesday. If any questions
please call 304—466-3388.
Home Ideas
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paint and primer delivers _a
smooth, professional finish and
provides superior stain resistance
that saves homeowners time and
money. Available exclusively at
Ace Hardware, it is offered in 120
colors. For painting advice, visit a
local Ace Hardware store or
www.acehardware.com.
* * *
Across America, leaks account
for over a trillion gallons of water
wasted each year. The next time
you replace a faucet, look for the
WaterSense label, which signifies
a product uses less water and per-
forms well. For information about
finding and fixing leaks, visit
www.epa.gov/watersense.
The milk bottle was invented in
1884. Plastic milk containers
oame later, in 1964.
Lady Bobcats Play in
Regional Finals Thursday
The Summers County Lady Bobcats (21-2) will play Bluefield in the Region
III Finals on Thursday
March at 7:00 at the Brushfork Armory. The winner will advance to the 2016
West Virginia State
Girls Basketball Tournament which will be held March 9-12 in Charleston.
Front Row (l-r): Nicole
Lin, Ashley Vaughn, Morgan Miller, Brittney Justice, Whittney Justice,
Hannah Taylor, and Tiffani
Cline. Second Row (I-r): Matt Fleshman, Megan Thompson, Erica Merrill,
Jordan Sigman, Kayla
and Cris Meadows.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Open meetings in the basement
of Ascension Episcopal Church,
corner of 5th Ave. & Temple St.,
Hinton at 8:00 p.m. every Tues,
Thurs, & Sat.
For more information call 1—800-
333-5051.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Summers County
Dilapidated Structure Committee
will meet Thursday, March17 at 12
p.m. at the Summers County
Memorial Building.
Regular Meeting Agenda
*Welcome and Determination of
Quorum
*Old Business a .
*Review-and Approval of Minutes
*New Business
*Other Business
*Adjourn
For more information contact
Stacy Ford, 304-4667113.
HEALTH DEPT. SCHEDULE
Imuunizations, Tdap, and
Memingitis, are required for 7th and
12th grade entry. These must be
completed before starting school or
students will not be able to attend.
Immunizations are given every
Monday and Thursdays 8 -12 p.m.
and 1-4 p.m.
Any questions please call the
Health Department at 304-466—
. 3388.
WRI'I‘TEN BY:
ELISA M. CAMARA
ILLUS'I‘RA'I‘EID BY:
JASON BRIEIDENBACII
Wages
Dlgilul Cm-m. s Pullcrmlng Arll
The great thing about a compu I .
much you stuff into it, it doesn’t get bigger or heavxer.
' Lilly, Bryanna Bragg, and Kristin Berry. Back Row (l-r): Sarah
Blevins, Chad Meador, Wayne Ryan
***
ter notebook is that no matter how
—Bill Gates
***
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but
a habit.
—Aristotle
***
Character of the Month
Jumping Branch Elementary held its January Awards Ceremony
on 2/17116. Each classroom teacher chose a student who
exemplifies the monthly character trait. The trait for December
was Bravery/Anti-Bullying. Pictured left to right: Jacob Kincaid,
Caden Lasley, Joshua Albright, Preston Ballengee, Hannah
Mansfield, Kaitlyn Ronat (not pictured: Kayleigh Wickham).
" love our country.
Date
Location:
Time:
AND
Book Launch Announcement
The first in a series of children’s patriotic books
,designed to educate ‘and inspire future generations to
Saturday, March 5'"
Downtown Hinton
The Otter and Oak Book Signing: 10:00AM to noon
The Ritz Theatre 1:30pm for Book Event
-lnc|udes a performance by members of SUMMERS COUNTY
KIDS (Kids in Dramatic Studies) and a special hometown
reading of Patriot Pup
Bring the family for an afternoon of inspiration fun!
Gift Basket Giveaways and Raffles for a signed copy from the author and
illustrator too!
Please help celebrate the
PATRIOT PUP
Book series and its continued success!
Elisa‘s first published book titled American Brother was chosen as a top
ten
finalist for the prestigious US Marine Corps Alexander Award for Excellent
Writing. Her creative writing skills combined with her love of children and
our‘
country set fire to the creation of PATRIOT PUP.
Jason has been a professional artist since 2005. He began his career by
painting historic military and aviation scenes. His artistic works have
been
published in Leatherneck Magazine. Marine Corps Gazette and Warbird
Digest.
Together, they have brought fearless and faithful friend to life.
v His name: PATRIOTPUP