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Golden Horseshoe Winners
Honored
TALCOTT FEBRUARY
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Talcott Elementary School principal, Gaye Shaver, proudly
announces the selection of the Students of the Month for February.
Second grader Leia Howell was chosen to represent grades K-2
and third grader, Gyasi Heus, was honored with the 3-5 grade
selection. Each teacher at Talcott nominates a student each month
to be recognized for academic achievements, good citizenship,
outstanding behavior or noted improvement in a specific area.
These nominations are presented to a committee of teachers along
with a report of each student's achievement. The committee then
selects one student from grades K-2 and one student from grades
3-5 each month. Students nominated for the month of February
were: Mrs. Fleslnan's kindergarten - Robert Kessler;, Mrs. Mock's
kindergarten -Austin Dillon; Mr. Tabor's first grade - Stacie Adkins;
Mrs. Pierces first grade - Justin Adkins; Mrs. Ford's second grade
- Leia Howell; Mrs. Tabor's second grade - Bryan Johnson; Mrs.
Bower's third grade - Gyasi Heus; Mrs. Boone's fourth grade -
Matthew Adkins; Mrs. Perkins fifth grade - Amanda Jarells; Mrs.
Oxley's class - Elizabeth "Nikki" Gill.
Aerobics!
State Superintendent .of Schools
Dr. Henry Marockie has announced
the selection of 221 eighth grade
students who were honored April 21
at the Cultural Center for their
outstanding performance on the
1999 Golden Horseshoe Test.
The examination is administered
annually to eighth graders from
each county and the Schools for the
Deaf and Blind to test their
knowledge of West Virginia history,
geography, civics and economics.
They are then inducted as "knights"
and "ladies" of the Golden Horseshoe
society.
'rhe Golden Horseshoe award is
an honor thatprovides life-long
memories and enormous pride to the
students, their parents and friends,
" Marockie said. "It is a highly
prestigious achievement that also
gives students a wonderful
appreciation and understanding for
the state and its people. "
Gov. Cecil H. Underwood was the
guest speaker at the Golden
Horseshoe opening ceremony at 9:30
a. m. in the Cultural Center Theatre.
Students lunched with the
constitutional officers that make up
the West Virginia Board of Public
Works, justices from the West
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
and members of the West Virginia
Board of Education.
Marockie and State Board
President Jim MacCallum lead the
induction ceremonies at l:15p.m.
The Golden Horseshoe test is
developed by the West Virginia
Department of Education. The top-
scoring students in each county
receive the Golden Horseshoe
award. The tests include multiple
choice and essay questions.
The Golden Horseshoe originated
in the early cojony of Virginia when
then-Governor Alexander
Spotswood saw the need for
exploration of the land west of the
Allegheny Mountains, most of which
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Community Wellness Center located
at 221 Temple St. in downtown
Hinton for Wednesday aerobics. & Bobcat's D00n:: |
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4:00 pm. The advanced class begins
at 4:45 pm Each session lasts 45
minutes. You may also choose to
participate in both aerobics sessions.
Be prepared to sweat! Everyone is
invited to improve their
cardiovascular system with us. We
participate in floor aerobics and
small weights.
Please wear comfortable sneakers
and bring along some drinking
water. Consult with your lhysician
before beginning an exercise
program. Individuals participating
in Wednesday aerobics are
requested to make a donation to the
Wellness Center. See you on
Wednesday!!!
is now West Virginia. The governor
organized a party of about 50 men
who adopted a pledge that
translates, "Thus he swears to cross
the mountains." tie also presented
each with a small golden horseshoe
to commemorate the venture across
the mountains.
The Golden Horseshoe Award
today is presented to students in
recognition of their crossing the
mountains of learning and
knowledge on their way to becoming
good citizens.
Five teachers were also honored
for their contributions to the West
Virginia Studies Program. They
were: William Brown, Washington
Irving Middle School, Harrison
County; John Cross, Preston High
School, Preston County; Alfred
Foster, Romney Junior High School,
Hampshire County; Karen Hartney,
Hurricane Middle School, Putnam
County; and Merri Hess, Peterstown
Middle School, Monroe County.
Local Golden Horseshoe winners
were: Matthew Blevins, Candice
Lilly, and Nathan Merritt, all
students at Summers Middle School.
MEETING
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Tues., Thurs. and Sat. at 8:00 EM.
at Ascension Episcopal Church,
corner of 5th. and Temple Street.
SPRING CARNIVAL
The Jumping Branch Elementary
annual spring earnival will be held
on Saturday, Ma 8th. Dinner,
consisting of ham, chicken, green
beans, salads, deviled eggs,
homemade rolls, and desserts, will
be from 4:00 to 6:00. The cost is $5.00
for adults and $3.00 for children
thru grade 5. Take out trays are
available.
The hot dog and game rooms will
be opened from 6:00 to 8:00.
Crowning of King, Queen, Prince,
and Princess will be at 8.00.
Following the crowning will be an
auction and door prize drawings.
Everyone is invited to come join the
fun.
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SUMMER SKILLS CAMP
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Football Coach Bill Struble and his
NCAA Division II Bobcat coaching
staff will conduct a summer skills
camp for eight to 18 year olds, July
11 - 15, on the Buckhannon campus.
This is the seventh season for the
camp.
Each camper will spend the week
learning and improving
fundamental skills at his offensive
or defensive position. The camp also
includes sessions on strength, speed,
nutrition, flexibility, agility and the
mental aspects of football. Campers
will also have full use of the
recreational facilities at WVWC,
including the nautilus center and
the swimming pool.
Campers may elect to either stay
in the college's residence halls or
commute to the camp daily. Meals
will be served in the campus dining
center.
"Football camp is a great way to
enjoy the camaraderie of football
and improve as an individual player
and a team player," Struble said.
For registration information call
304-473-8257, or write WVWC
football camp, Campus Box 127,
Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Football has a long tradition at,
WVWC. The upcoming season will
mark the 100th anniversary of the
Bobcats.
PHOTOS TAKEN
Photos of drivers license are
taken on every Friday at the Hinton
State Police Office and Lewisburg
every Tuesday and Wednesday.
HOUSE TOUR "
The Monroe County Bicentennial
Committee is sponsoring a House
Tour on Saturday, May 22nd., 10 AM
to 4 PM.
Tickets and more information will
be available in the near future.
Open April 30th.
MAYFLOWER FARM
Organic
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Sourwood Mtn. Rd., Sandstone- (Hix) 466-1908
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'::: June 19th & 20th in Downtown Hinton.
• ,- Contact the Hinton Area Community
Center at 466-4544 for information on how
• to become involved in this growing festival.
,'.,k, ideal opportuniW for exposure and
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SUMMER LONG SPECIALS !.1
:MONDAY- Hot Dog with Chips $1.25 : i i/.irlia = (.0,11 '- Space is limited md certain requirements must be met.
Hot Dog with Fries or Onion Rings $2.00 Community Center and Is supported with
additional financial assistance from the Office of the Secretary, West Virginia Department of Education
I This West Virginia Humanities Council program Is being hosted by The Hlnton Ares and the Arts.
TU
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Spuds
Bar-B-Que
with
Slaw,
Chips
&
BIB
: ' Pickle Spear $1.95 :
with Fries or Onion Rings $2.70
= •: WEDNESDAY- Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad or Pimento Spear Rye ".:
Cheese Sandwich with Chips & Pickle
__ on White, Wheat or $1 95
with Fries or Onion Rings $2.70
: THURSDAY- Breaded Chicken Sandwich with Chips :
& Pickle Spear $2.55
: with Fries or Onion Rings $3.30 :
FRIDAY - Shaved Ribeye Sandwich with Chips &
Pickle Spear $2.75 •
II with Fries or Onion Rings $3.50 l
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SOME POINTS TO PONDER:
THERE ISNODIFFERENCEINVALUEBETWEENMENAND LARGE ONE TOPPING
WOMEN, BUT THERE ARE DISTINCT ROLES:
The work of Christ has removed all human distinctions of privilege
,Gal. 3:38,. Every believer, whether male of female, Is s prisat to $5 99
God (Heb 13:15) As holy priest= (I Pet. 3:5) and royal priests (I
Pet 2:9), we can worship and witness all we desire
But as in the home, men and women are given distinct roles in 1
the church. It is evident that men are given the role of leadership
in the church. I Tim. 2:8 states: "1 will therefore that men pray
everywhere, lifting up holy hands .... "I Pet. 4:10,11 stateS: "As
every man hath recelv.d the gift, .v.n =o mlolstor the .me one LARGE SUPREM
to another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any
man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; If any man
minister, let him do It .. of the ability which God glveth; that God (SIX TOPPINGS)
in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ .... " Also in I
Cor 14:26 says: "How Is then, brethren? when ye come together,
every one of you hath a psalm, hathadoctrlne, hatharevelationEtc....,. $9 99
But who can truly value all the worth of Godly women? Their
Influence as Sunday School Teachers, Awana Workers Etc have
been an untold blessing to the world. Susans Wesley, with •
seventeen children, spent one hour each day shut up with God
alone in her room, praying for them. Her two sons, John & Chedes "
Wesley, under God, brought s great revival to England while Pitcher Soft Beverage $1.49 Large Soft Beverage .35¢ (soft Beverages Eat In Only)
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RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, Corner of 16th & Temple Sts. Hinton. W.
VA. For further Information call 466-0950 or 466-5423. For free Offer Good Wednesday Nigh '"'..n,y
Bible Courses call 466-5423. Hinton Location Only, St. Rt. 107 Phone 466-0245