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MCNEELY FOR Paosecuroa
Finally, a Cook in The Hinton News!
Last week Kristin Cook, a Republican candidate for Prosecutor, ran
what I think was her first paid political ad in The Hinton News. in the
ad,
Cook explained that she isjust too dedicated to being a Prosecutor to
concern herself with the mundane details of election law. She asserted
in the ad that it’s just not fair to expect her to have known enough
about
election laws to refuse the $800 and the $140 cash contributions she did
apparently accept (the legal maximum for a cash contribution being $50).
Such a casual, “who cares?" attitude about election laws reflects a
serious mistake and misunderstanding; by Kristin Cook as to the job of
Prosecuting Attorney, since a very important part of a Prosecutor‘s
duties
is knowing and enforcing the electidn laws of the State. But never mind
that mistake, since the ad also makes it clearthat Ms. Cook believes that
when she makes mistakes, it’s just not fair to hold her personally
responsible for her errors —— from her ad it seems that Kristin
Cook’s
mistakes, at least in her mind, always seem to be somebody else’s fault.
Anyway, that ad apparently being Ms. Cook’s first of the campaign, the
question is why no Cook ads before one of my ads inspired her to take out
a response ad? So, why no ads? Because Cook had other priorities for
her campaign funds, such as (according to her campaign filings) $1,007
for campaign t-shirts, $364.91 for “water bottle labels,” $812.94 for
4' X 8'
campaign signs, and $2,226.00 for “yard signs” —‘— a total of
$4,41 0.85 for
Kristin Cook's public relations-style “image” campaign for
Prosecutor.
In fact, Cook could have just about run eight quarter-page ads in The
Hinton News ($1,020) with just the $1,007.00 she spent on campaign t-
shirts! But it was Cook’s decision to spend her campaign funds on an
“image” campaign of t-shirts, water bottle labels, and signs instead of
a
serious campaign of “substance” that would include newspaper ads about
her candidacy that detailed her qualifications and experience for the job.
So, Kristin Cook apparently intends to be a Prosecuting Attorney with
little knowledge of or interest in election law? And what would Ms.
Cook’s
priorities be as to spending public funds if elected Prosecutor when her
record as a candidate is $4,410.85 spent on t-shirts, “water bottle
labels,”
and signs to promote Cook’s “image,” but nothing for substantive
r V- v—ryfivrvw.
Tues. May 10, 2016 Hinton News 5
MCNEELY FOR PROSECUTOR
Kristin Cook. . . in Monroe County?
The questions about Kristin Cook as to Monroe County that she ought
to answer for Summers County voters involve her residential and work
history in Monroe County, 2011 2015. Living in Monroe County myself
(prosecutors in W. Va. aren’t required to live in the county in which
they
serve), I want to suggest by this ad that Cook might to be more candid
with voters about her history in Monroe County from 2011 through 2015.
Cook has stressed in her campaign for Prosecuting Attorney that she
is a Summers County “hometown” candidate. While it is true that she has
a lot of relatives in Summers County, it was to Monroe County, not
Summers County, that she moved when she returned to West Virginia in
2011 after attending law school in Vermont. Being then a legal resident
of Raleigh County (a graduate of Shady Spring H.S.), she moved her
voter registration from Raleigh County to Monroe County on October 14,
2011. She then resided in Monroe County for more than 4 years before
moving her voter registration to Summers County on December 28, 2015.
Cook then filed for Summers County Prosecutor on January 11, 2016.
So the first Monroe County question for Kristin Cook is why, if she is
such a committed “hometown” Summers Countian, did she only get
around to moving to Summers County apparently at about the same time
she was preparing to run for Prosecuting Attorney of Summers County?
The second Monroe County question for Cook is about her work history
in Monroe County. During the campaign Cook has noted that she
formerly worked for the Monroe County Prosecutor, and she highlights
thatjob as part of her work experience. It was also a shared position with
Summers County. 80 shouldn’t Cook also explain to voters how she
came to leave that Monroe County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney position
on 12/17/15 — i.e., did she resign, was she laid off, or fired, or what?
So what about the questions regarding Kristin Cook's residential and
work history in Monroe County from 2011 to 2015? if she is really is a
committed “hometown” Summers Countian, why did she wait until late
December 2015 to finally move from Monroe to Summers County? And
what were the circumstances of Cook leaving her employment with
Monroe County? lsuggest that it is time for Ms. Cook to offer voters
,‘i’i’h’
newspaper ads detailing her qualifications and experience?
Such issues, suggest, raise the question of whether Kristin Cook has
the mature judgement necessary to be an effective Prosecuting Attorney.
Political ad paid for by Candidate:_James W. “Jim” McNeer
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Jim McNeer 4r
Democrat for Prds
Summers County High School
to Celebrate College Bound Students During
Their 3rd Annual “College Decision Day.”
Summers County High School
will recognize seniors who plan to
continue their education or training
beyond high school during the 3rd
annual “College Decision Day”.
“College Decision Day was
inspired by sporting events and
recognition, such as the NCAA
national signing day and the NFL
draft.” Kari Vicars, principal at
SCHS said. “We are very proud of
all of our students, and we want to
recognize the academic excellence
of our students with the same
enthusiasm and pride that we do our
student athletes.” She continues,
“Some of our students are first
generation college students. We are
sending tomorrow’s workforce out
there, and we want our students to
know that we celebrate and support
the beginning of their journey.”
West Virginia’s College Decision
Day initiative is part of a growing
national effort to celebrate
seniors for their postsecondary
plans and assist them and their
families while enrolling in and
transitioning to college. First
Lady Michelle Obama has declared
May 1, 2015 as “National College
Signing Day,” as part of her
Reach Higher campaign. College
Decision Day WV is one of West
Virginia’s three statewide college-
planning milestone events that,
along 'with College Application
and Exploration Week and College
Goal Sunday, help guide 12th
grade students and their families
in planning, applying, paying and
enrolling in college. Schools across
West Virginia are invited to join
us in this effort by registering as
an official CFWV College Decision
Day site. Schools that register will '
be included in a statewide news
release, to be distributed on May
1, recognizing the effort and local
schools’ participation.
Missy Gattuso, College Access
and Success Program director
with the West Virginia Higher
Education Policy Commission
states: “Summers County High
School was the first West Virginia
The Dick Noel: lleart, Hustle, and Character Award is given out everyyear
to
an outstanding male 8th Grade student-athlete. The student must exhibit the
qualities that Dickie lived by on and oll‘thc field, which include high
regard
for academics-a1 trustworthiness, good work ethic, determination,
citizenship,
leadership, responsibility, and respect lorothers.'I'hisyears
rceipientl'its into
every category and then some. The Noel Family and the SMS stall", we
would
like to congratulate Dakota Mansfield for being this years recipient. and
encourage him to keep up the good work.
GEAR UP school to implement
a college signing day. We are
thrilled that they are continuing
their efforts to showcase student
academic achievements and
postsecondary aspirations. This
event speaks loudly about the
culture of the school and where
they place importance.”
The ceremony for SCHS seniors
will take place on May 5th at 4:30
pm. in the SCHS Library. Students’
family members, teachers, and
college representatives will be on
hand as they sign a letter of intent
to continue their education. A
scholarship awards ceremony will
follow at 6:00 pm. in the SCHS
Auditorium.
The West Virginia GEAR UP
program is an initiative of the
WV Higher
Commission. The program offers
college and career readiness
services and resources to students
and families in 14 high schools.
SCHS has been part of the GEAR
UP program since 2008.
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
available to 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 partAand
B will not pay for vaccination.
Vaccinations are given each Monday
and Wednesday. If any questions
please call 304-466-3388.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Open meetings in the basement
of Ascension Episcopal Church,
corner of 5th Ave. & Temple St.,
Hinton at 8:00 pm. every Tues,
Thurs, & Sat.
For more information call 1-800-
333-5051.
Drivers CDL- A 1 yr. exp. Earn
$1.250 + per week, Great
Weekend Hometime, Excellent B
100% no touch/ 70% D&H 888-
406-9046
Education Policy .
some candid answers to those Cook “Monroe County questions.”
By the way, I gave Ms. Cook a pre-publication opportunity to note any
errors in this ad when it first ran on 5/3/16. She did not respond.
Jim‘M‘cNeelsf
Democrat for Proschting Attorney I
Political ad paid for by Candidate: James W. “Jim” McNeer
Tick-Borne Infection Prevention
Reduce you risk of tick-borne
disease this spring and summer by
following these tips:
Be aware that ticks are most
commonly found from April —
September in grassy, brushy, and/or
wooded areas with shade.
0 Ensure family pets are under
the care of a veterinarian and are
receiving a preventative tick
treatment.
Consider tick-safe landscaping
methods such as a 3-foot boundary
of wood chips or gravel to reduce
ticks crawling into yards or
playgrounds.
Use an insect repellent such as
DEET at concentrations of 20% to
repel ticks; parents should assist
children in application of any
repellent.
DONATIONS OF BOOKS
Ascension Episcopal Church is in
need of books for their Free Books
For Kids program. We would
appreciate any donation of books for
children of all ages, from pre—school
to high school. No text books please.
We have served Summers County
with this program since August of
1993, and have given over 20,000
books to children of all ages. All
donations would be greatly
appreciated.
Call Joanne Duvall at 304-466-
3358 for info. i
SCDSC MEETING
The Summers County
Dilapidated Structures Committee
will meet on Thursday, May 19 at
. 12:00 pm. in the Memorial Building.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
Immunization clinics are held
each Monday and Thursday at the
Summers County Health
Department. Hours of operation are
from 8 am. to 12 and 1 pm. to 4 pm.
The Health Department has a
program that provides free or
reduced rates for pap smears and
mammograms for women age 25-64
that are either uninsured or
underinsured. Call 304-466-3388 for
appointment or additional
information.
What do we live for, if it is not
to make life less difficult for
each other?
—George Eliot
Check List
0 Wear light-colored clothing
when spending time outdoors to
spot crawling ticks more easily.
Stay in the center of trail areas
helps to avoid questing ticks when
hiking.
Take a shower within 2 hours of
being in a tick habitat.
O Be aware that ticks can be about
as small as a poppy seed and can
easily be missed.
- Perform a full-body tick check
using a hand mirror helps to identify
crawling or attached ticks after
spending time outdoors; parents
should assist children in performing
tick checks.
.The following areas are key areas
to check when looking for ticks on
the body: under the arms
0 in and around ears inside the
belly button back of the knees in and
around the hair line between the legs '
around the waist
Check with your healthcare
provider before traveling to another, V
country to find out if additional
precautions are needed.
If an attached tick is identified on
the body, it should be removed by (1
) grasping the tick as close to the skin
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.ias.«.-.-
as possible with tweezers and (2) '
applying steady upward pressure.
More information on tick safe
landscaping is available in the
Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station's Tick
Management Handbook, available
at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/
dvbidlyme/resources/
handbook.pdf. ‘
Summers County 13 Greenbrier West 5
GW: Austin Heaster and Chad 7:
On May 4 Summers County
defeated Greenbrier West 13-5.
It was Senior Night and all six
Bobcats seniors picked up at least
one hit.
Greg Shrewsbury had a big
game, hitting a double and a home
run and driving in four runs. Matt
Ryan and Nathaniel Harrah both
had a hit and three RBIs apiece,
Timmy Kitchen and J C Wheeler
both picked up a hit and an RBI
and Josh Smith also had a hit.
Hunter Bevins had three hitsand
an RBI and Justin Harless finished
2-for-3 for Greenbrier West.
GW20101021—5 9 4
SC: 0133402—1310 2
Ramsey;
SC: Timmy Kitchen,
Josh Smith (4), Nathaniel Harrah
(7) CJ Shrewsbury. WP: Kitchen,
LP: Heaster. Hitting: GW: Justin ,,
Harless 2-3, Hunter Bevins 3-45‘
(RBI), Justin
Estep 1-4, Chad Ramsey 1-3, DJ 1
Oxendine 1-2,Landon Humprhies,:
1-3; SC: CJ Shrewa 1—3, Matt
Ryan 1-3 (3 RBI),
Greg .
Shrewsbury 3-3 (2B, HR, 4 RBI),
Josh Smith 1-4, Timmy Kitchen 1-3- ,.,
(RBI),
1-4.
Records: SC (18-10).
Summers County 6 Fayetteville 2
Bobcats Baseball Wins 19th Game
Summers County defeated
Fayetteville 6-2 on Saturday May 7
to finish the regular season 19-11.
Greg Shrewsbury hit a home run
and had three RBIs and J C Wheeler
hit a double and
his first career home run in his
last career regular season game,
Matt Ryan had a double and
batted in a run, to lead the
Bobcats over Fayetteville. Josh
Smith picked up the win for the
Bobcats and Nathaniel Harrah got
the save. Dalton Dempsey went
2-for- 3 with a double and Jordan
Dempsey picked up a hit and an
RBI for the Pirates.
9
F: 0010010—272
SC:210 021x—672
F: Dylan Doyle and Trey Farrell; '
SC: Josh Smith, Nathaniel Harrah '
(4), Greg Shrewsbury (7) and CJ
Shrewsbury. WP: Smith, LP:i"
Doyle. Hitting: F: Dalton Dempsey .
2-3 (2B), Jordan Dempsey 1-‘4‘4;
(RBI), Will
Nathaniel Harrah 1-3 (3 RBI), 3’,
JC Wheeler 1-3 (RBI), Tucker Lilly
Fenton 1-4, CT Dooley 1-3, -'
Tristan Cootz 1-2, Alex Hewitt '1
1-2; SC: Matt Ryan 13 (2B, RBI),
Greg Shrewsbury 1-2 (HR, 3"
RBI), Nathaniel Harrah 2-3, JC“
Wheeler2-3 (2B, HR, RBI), Tucker
Lilly 1-3 (RBI).
Records: SC (19-11).