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Left to right, Jessica Moore, Alexis Garansuay and Zachary Bowling
Summers County 2016 Golden Horseshoe Winners
On Friday, May 6, three
Summers Middle School students
were honored in Charleston for
their extensive knowledge of West
Virginia history. Jessica Moore,
Alexis Garansuay and Zachary
Bowling were each presented with
a Golden Horseshoe at the West
Virginia Culture Center by State
Superintendent of Schools, Michael
Martirano, Governor Earl Ray
Tomblin and Secretary of State
Natalie Tennant. The Golden
Horseshoe is an annual test of
West Virginia knowledge given to
eighth grade students throughout
the state of West Virginia.
This honor, which has been
given every year to a select group of
eighth grade students since 1931,
is one of highest achievements for
any student at the middle school
level.
Of the nearly 22,000 eighth
grade students who participate in
the exam, less than 300 Golden
Horseshoes are awarded each year.
While in Charleston, the students
and their parents were not only
honored in an official '~nighting"
ceremony, they were also treated to
a reception in the Capitol rotunda,
and given free tours of the Capitol,
Governor's Mansion and the State
History Museum.
EPA Toughens Final Methane Emission Rules
Because the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency believes methane
- the main component of natural
gas - can be 25 times worse for the
atmosphere than carbon dioxide,
officials Thursday mandated that
drillers, processors and pipeliners
curb emissions of it by 45 percent.
These methane standards
are even stronger than EPA
Administrator Gina McCarthy
proposed in August: After reviewing
more than 900,000 comments, the
final plans cal~. for cutting methane
emissions by 510,000 tons by
2025. The August plan called for
trimming pollution by 400,000 tons
bY that year.
Agency officials project the rule,
Will yield climate benefits of $690
million by 2025, a net benefit of
$160 million due to the estimated
cost of $530 million.
"Today, we are underscoring
the administration's commitment
to finding common-sense ways to
cut methane, a potent greenhouse
gas fueling climate change, and
other harmful pollution from the
0il and gas sector," McCarthy said.
"Together, these new actions will
protect public health and reduce
pollution linked to cancer and
other serious health effects, while
allowing industry to continue to
grow and provide a vital source of
energy for Americans across the
By Casey Junkins
country."
West Virginia Oil and Natural
Gas Association Executive Director
Corky DeMarco said the new
regulation will force operators to
shut down some wells that are only
marginally productive.
"This is yet another attack by
this administration on fossil fuels.
We are so blessed in this country
to have the resources we have,
but they are not letting us reach
our potential," he said. "With the
monitoring equipment they are
going to require, it won't make
sense to run some of the wells.
They will be shut in." According
to the U.S. Energy Information
Administration, natural gas output
for the nation last year reached a
record 79 billion cubic feet per day,
reflecting a 5-percent increase from
the prior year.
Methane, the key component of
natural gas, tends to leak during oil
and gas production.
Although it makes up just a
sliver of greenhouse gas emissions
in the United States, it is far more
powerful than carbon dioxide at
trapping heat in the atmosphere,
making it a top target for
environmentalists concerned about
global warming.
Processing plants, compressor
stations and well sites throughout
the Upper Ohio Valley often feature
flare systems that can release
methane into the air.
Despite the concerns, DeMarco
said the industry is already
reducing methane emissions, while
continuing to shatter production
levels.
"I just compare this to the Clean
Power Plan. They are going to do
whatever they have to do to make
us rely on windmills to turn our
lights on," DeMarco said of the
EPA.
The Clean Power Plan aims to
curb CO2 pollution from power
plants by 32 percent, leading some
utilities to turn away from burning
coal.
As industry leaders vehemently
opposed the new standards, those
with the San Francisco-based
Sierra Club cheered.
"In taking this important first
step, the EPA and the Obama
administration are rejecting the
status quo that has allowed the
oil and gas industry to recklessly
pollute communities around the
country for so long," Executive
Director Michael Brune said. 'Vet,
if we are to truly safeguard our
communities, our health, and our
climate from the dangers of fossil
fuel pollution, we must keep dirty
fuels in the ground and transition
to clean, renewable energy like
solar and wind power."
July 29 - 30, 2016 lOam - 3pm
Summers County CourthouJe -
Memorial Building
Preregistration is required and
must be received by July 1, 2016. $4
entry fee whether you enter one
category or all Additional $10 fee if
you would like to be a craft vendor
July 29 & 30, 2016.
10 a.m-.3 p.m.(9 p.m.setup and
you provide tables). Items for entry
must presented July 29, 2016, from
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Winners announced July 30, 2016
at 10 a.m. - Ribbons will be awarded
in each category. Overall Best in
Show will receive $50.
Categories are:
Adult- Sewing, cross-stitch &
Embroider) Crochet, Knit, Recycled
Crafts, Jewelry, Plastic Canvas,
Floral Arrangeraent, Wreath, Wood
Craft, Painting, Photography, Other
Youth - Sewing, cross-stitch &
Embroidery, Crochet, Knit, Wood
Crafts, Lego Art, Painting,
Photography
Applications available at
www.facebook.com/groups/
286666571514190/Any questions
contact Stacey Conrad 304-667-
2372.
Notice
AVOID MOSQUITO BITES
Mosquito bites can be more than
just annoying and itchy. They can
make you really sick from diseases
that are transmitted by bites.
Protect yourself and your family
when outdoors by following these
tips:
-Use mosquito repellents
containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535,
and oil of lemon eucalyptus and
wear repellents during all times
when outdoors.
-Consider wearing long-sleeved
shirts and pants
-Remove potential mosquito
breeding sites near homes such as
containers with standing water,
tires, etc. Mosquitos can breeding
very small amounts of standing
water.
-Mak'e'~re that window and door
screens are intact to prevent
mosquitoes from coming indoors.
To each and every Hinton resident that I encountered
while campaigning for a seat on the Hinton City
Council. You made me feel welcome and graciously
took time to listen to what I had to say, and offered
me your support and encouragement along the way.
To the more than 350 voters who went to the polls
and cast your ballot for me, I am very humbled and
appreciative of your efforts andibelief in me. To the
four successful candidates, I congratulate each one
of you and wish you much success in the upcoming
term, knowing that you will continue your best efforts
to move our beautiful city forward.
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On April 20, Police Chief Snavely,"
Mayor Joe Blankenship, Mary Jane
Taylor (assistant city manager),
: Nicole Miller, (Parks and recreation
director), Gary Farmer (Senior
engineer), and Billy Dan Gill (City
Crew) visited the Kindergarten
classes at Hinton Area Elementary.
During their presentation, they
taught the students about different
city jobs. They also gave the students
a coloring book of the different jobs.
Thank you to all who participated
and made this an exciting and
educational morning for our
students.
Tues. May 17, 2016 Hinton News - 7
CONTESTANTS SEARCH
2016 West Virginia State Water
Festival Little Miss Mermaid
Contestant Search to all 2nd., 3rd.
4th. and 5h. grade girls is underway.
The Hinton Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary is again sponsoring
the Little Miss Mermaid Contest.
Each contestant will raise money
by fund raisers, and donations. We
have activities planned this year
including the coronation at the
beautiful Pipestem Spa, a sleep over
at a cabin at Bluestone State Park,
swimming at the Bluestone pool and
a Little Miss Mermaid Ball.
Contestants will also ride a fire'
truck at the Fireman's parade and
a float in the Grand parade. We also
plan a pizza party at the Pizza Hut,
and a movie night at the Ritz
Theatre.
If interested please contact Becky
Dillon at 304-466-1792.
PSD MEETING
The Meadow Creek Public
Service District meets the second
Tuesday of each month at the Green
Sulphur District Volunteer Fire
Department at 6 p.m. Meetings are
open to the public.
PIPESTEM RURITAN CLUB
The Pipestem Ruritan club meets
Pictured left to right: Teresa Conner (Kindergarten Aid), Gary every fourth Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Farmer (Senior Engineer, City of Hinton), Billy Dan Gill (Hinton We have a wonderful dinner before
City Crew), Chief Seth Snavely (Chief of Police, Hinton), Nicole
our meeting. We would like to invite
anyone interested in learning more
Miller ( Parks & Recreation Director, City of Hinton), Mary Jane about this service club to come and
Taylor (Assistant City Manager), Dianna Adkins (Kindergarten join us. We have a gospel sing the
Teacher), and Jolynn Halloran (Kindergarten Aid). Friday before our meetings.
AL-ANON
Are you troubled by someone's
drinking? A1-Anon Family Group
can help. To help them, you have to
help yourself first.
Meetings every Monday nights
7:00 p.m. behind the Child Advocacy
Center at 411 Temple Street. For
more information call: 466-2760.
Come join in the fun and
fellowship. For more information
please call Brenda Garcia at 304-
923-1622 or 304-466-6804.
BINGO
Bingo every Friday night at the
Hinton Senior Citizens Building on
Second Ave. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
starts at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Joe Blankenship
r To the Voters of Summers County
For your Vote and Support
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Paid for by the candidate
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HONEST. RELIABLE. JUSTICE.
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kristin CooJ~ for Prosecutor 2016
To the Voters of Summers County-
Thank you for electing me as your Republican Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney. This
nomination means the world to me and I will do all that is within my power to be the type of
prosecutor Summers County will be proud of.
Most importantly, I thank God for His answered prayers, strength and guidance during this
campaign and throughout my life,
I also want to thank David Gilbert and Richard Gunnoe. They both were excellent candidates and
ran great campaigns.
To my campaign team, family and friends, thank you for all of your help along the way, for your
input, support and presence.
Lastly, I'd like to congratulate everyone who ran in Summers County on their campaigns. Whether
you ran for Board of Education, City Council, Sheriff, Judge or other positions, you wanted to
support and represent our county and I commend you for your leadership.
I am incredibl,! thankful to be your choice as the Republican Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney,