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Letter to the Editor
Just Telling It
Like It is
Dear Editor:
I'm no spring chicken but I try to
keep my surroundings looking nice.
When company is coming I really get
busy trying to make things cozier
and inviting.
I read recently where Summers
County is getting someone to
promote tourism "Pity the poor
souI!"
To promote tourism one needs
good roads and plenty of good
parking. We have the poorest ways
to get in and out of our territory that
I know of.
I don't believe a tourist would
enjoy driving through out town.
Might loose a hubcap or burst a tire!
To get to or come into Hinton from
1-64 we have the curvy Route 20
from Sandstone to Summers Street
(one way mind you with traffic
parked some places both sides.)
To go to or come into Hinton
Interstate 77 we have "Death Trap"
20 for 3 or 4 miles. It's ridiculous that
the state of West Virginia won't do
anything to prevent those boulders
from falling into the road from areas
around the dam to the Lilly Bridge
at least.
I have paper work prepared by
the Dept. of Highways out of
Charleston as to what they propose
that needs done.
Since this "Hundred's of tires, oil
pans, gas tanks and windshields
have been bursted or broken. If you
have been a victim please let
Charleston know about this. I have
been begging for the last 3 or 4 years
to get this condition corrected. Mr.
Lilly has spent more in overtime
trying to keep the road open then it
wquld cost to "fix it." His hands are
tied. He can do no more.
Secondly have you looked around
recently to the eyesores in the city
limits of Hinton?
The junk pile near the Pizza Hut,
wouldn't you hate to have that near
your business? What about the trash
dump and weed jungle across from
the former Butler Pharmacy. How
can anyone get by with such an ugly
dangerous situation? The owners
certainly have no consideration for
their fellow man.
Surely someone has the
jurisdiction to get these cleaned up.
I have a bad situation in front of my
home on Park Ave. No one has lived
in the house for
peeone,as to: force
owners tO mow grass in summer:an d
rake leaves in the fall.
Another situation, I saw a
commode setting on a porch on 1st.
Ave. IfI was disposing of this I think
I'd put a cover over it for the time
being. Really looked bad from the
main highway.
We need first to clean our town
up for our "pride" - To draw tourist
we need to get the roads improved.
Third, we need somebody who can
get things done. It takes forever for
anything to get completed like the
comer across from the Post Office -
the bridge with the barrier in the
middle, the new welcome center at
Sandstone.
We need more people like the
Jehovah Witness! They built their
new church and completed the
landscape in 3 or 4 days and did an
excellent job.
Sincerely,
Edith E. Akers
Hinton
Bobcats Defeat
Shady Spring
Tigers
On Monday, June 16th., the
Bobcats defeated the Shady Spring
Tigers 37-25 to run their record to 3
3 in the Princeton/Rod Thor
Summer League.
Jason Zimmerman led. the
Bobcats with 15 points, followed by
Chris Boland with 7, Justin Bennett
and Bobby Muncy with 6 and
Darren Crobk with 7.
TALCOTT ELEMENTARY APRIL
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Talcott Elementary School principal, Gaye Shaver, proudly
announces the selection of the Students of the Month for April,
2003. Holly Williams was chosen to represent grades K-2 and Carrie
Cales was honored with the 3-5 selection. Each teacher at Talcott
nominates a student each month to be recognized for academic
achievement, 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 April were: Mrs. Perkin's Kindergarten
• None; Mrs. Mock's Kindergarten - Bryan Boone; Mr. Tabor's First
Grade - Holley Williams; Mrs. Pierce's First Grade -None; Mrs.
Ford's Second Grade - Claudia Gunnoe; Mrs. Tabor's Second Grade
- Samantha Fox; Mrs. Tabor's Third Grade - Megan Justice; Mrs.
Bower's Third Grade - Lashae Bond; Mrs. Boone's Fourth Grade -
Robert Kessler; Mr. Oxley's Fifth Grade -Ariel Adkins; Ms. Meador's
5th. Grade - Carrie Cales; Ms. Keagey's class - Lashae Bonds; Ms.
Oxley's class - Morgan Gore; Mrs. Knott's class . Brittany
Richardson.
Tabor.
Camperships
Still Available
Camperships are available for
inc0mdie|igible Summers County 7-
12 year boys and girls to atten=l a
week of Youth Opportunity Camp at
YMCA Camp Horseshoe this
summer.
Applications are available from
Jane Duffield at Loaves and Fishes
in Hinton (phone 466-2110) or by
calling Camp Horseshoe at 304-478-"
2481.
YMCA Camp Horseshoe,
operated by the Ohio-West Virginia
YMCA, opened in 1940. Horseshoe
is licensed by the West Virginia
Department of Health and Human
Resources and is accredited by the
American Camping Association.
Horseshoe is near St. George in
Tucker County, WV.
Youth Opportunity Camps are six
days full of activities, new skills to
learn, fun and friends plus good
home cooked family style meals.
Earns Silver
Award
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams of Girl Scout
Troop 2599 earned her SilverAward
this year. The Silver Award is the
highest honor a Cadette Girl Scout
can earn. To earn this award Ashley
completed three Cadette Interest
Patches, a Leadership Award, the
Girl Scout Challenge, a Dreams to
Reality Patch and a Silver Award
Project.
Ashley chose to plan Girl Scout
Week activities in March for
Annual Vass Family Reunion
Slated for June 29th.
1894) who settled in Botetourt Co.
George Vass moved to Spotsylvania
Co. VA., to then move to Monroe Co.
in 1800 which at that time was still
the state of VA. with his father Rice
Curtis Vass (1755-1820). The early
Vasses in America were plantation
owners in what is now Spotsylvania
County. William Edward Vass (1859-
1927) came to Monroe Co. to settle
family.
If you are interested in coming to
the reunion please come with a
covered dish, the food is the best you
could ever eat. Find out about your
people, we have a lot of information
on all the families and if you have
any info. please bring it with you.
The reunion starts around 12
o'clock, come and bring all your
family. Directions are from
Interstate 64 East to the second
Callihan Exit, or from Covington Rt.
60 just a few miles west then turn
right at Moose Lodge sign. From I
64 exist ramp turn left and go about
two or three miles and watch for
Moose Lodge signs on the left side.
The Vass Family Reunion will be
held on June 29th., at The Covington
Moose Lodge. Most of the
decendents now live in or are native
of Alleghany and Botetourt Co. and
Monroe Co. West Virginia.
They come from Maryland, Ohio,
South Carolina, Florida, Virginia,
West Virginia, Kentucky, Colorado,
We'd Like To Hear From You
about your club, church group and civic organizations,
births, engagements, weddings, academic honors,
men and women in the armed services and all
co, mmunity activities.
Texas, Wis., Tenn., Mo., Michigan,
Calif., KS., OK.
The majority of those present
were descendants of George
Washington Vass (1785-1855) and
two of his sons. Charles Vass (1830-
1907), who remained in Monroe Co.,
WV and William W. Vass (1838-
WEIKLE REUNION
The Weikle Reunion will be held
at Paul Weikle on the Knob Road on
• Saturday June 28th. Dinner will be
served at 1:00 o'clock. Everyone is
welcome. Please bring a covered
dish.
For more information call Paul
Weikle at 304-772-3287 or Mabel
Bennett at 304-466-3682.
JB-NIMITZ PSD
The regular monthly meeting of
the Jumping Branch-Nimitz PSD is
held the first Monday of each month
at 5 pro. the meetings are open to
the public.
To be considered for publication, items should be
timely, either typed (NOT in all caps) or printed legibly.
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held on March 12th. Girl Scouts
traveled through the 6 worlds of G.
S. and shared refreshments.
Ashley's the daughter of Wendy
Williams, granddaughter of Patricia
and Tom Patrick Williams and sister
of Justin Williams. Ashley was an
8th. grader at SMS.
DAY CAMP SLATED
Summers County Girl Scouts are
having a Day Camp July 14th. - July
18th. from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.
at the Head Start Center in Avis.
Some activities will include crafts,
games, singing, and badgework. The
fees for the camp are $25 for
registered Girl Scouts and $32 for
non-registered girls. Deadline for
registering is June 21st.
To register or for more
information; contact Melinda Ronat
466-5389 or Andrea Adkins at 466-
4546.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
GROUP MEETINGS
Summers County -The 4th.
Tuesday of each month - 1:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. at the Summers County
Wellness Center, 221 Temple St.,
Hinton, WV.
*Please call ahead to check for
any change or cancellations.*
CREEksidE
ChiaopaAcTic CLiNic
Dr. Kevin Harvey
Dr. Holly Harvey
{304) 832-6420
Greenville, WV..
CHIROPRACTIC IS COVERED BY MOST INSURANCES INCLUDING PEIA,
WORKERS' COMPENSATION, AUTO INSURANCE, MEDICAID AND MEDICARE.
SUPPORT GROUP
Attention
Support group fgr parents with
children thai: have ADD/ADHD
meets every 1st. 'thursday of every
month at 6:00 PM at the CAC
Building/411 Tomple Street.
Food and baby s'.'ttipg wil be
provided Questions call 466-2226.
Tues. June 24, 2003 Hinton News - 7
DIABETES PROGRAM
Take control of your diabetc
rather than diabetes control!ingyou
Summers County ARH Rura
Health Clinic is sponsoring a fre
"Diabetes Self-Mangemen
Program."
Call 466-2905 for more lifesaving
information. Knowledge is power. =
y
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Need someone you can trust? VTC call help!
We are Vocational and Transition Consultants,
committed to helping all injured workers receive the
services they need to recover from a work-related injury.
Call Ray Nutter, a Vocational Consultant and Qualified
Rehabilitation Professional, for a
FREE CONSULTATION AT 466-1305
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2003 TOUR SCHEDULE
Date
dun 23-27
Jun 24-Jul 3
Jun 25-Jul 6
Jun 28-Jul 6
Jun 29-Jul 5
Jul 8-Aug 5
Jul 7-12
Jul 8-9
Jul 9-26
Jul 9-28
Ju110-23
Ju113-21 '
July 25-27
Ju128-Aug 3
Jui 29-Aug 7
Aug 3-9
Aug 8-10
Aug 8-10
Aug 10-16
Aug 15-17
Aug 23-24
Aug 30-Sep 1
Sep 1-7
Sep 5-7
Sep 6-7
Sep 6-7
Sep 7-9
Sap 8-14
ep 10
Sep 10-11
Sep 12-14
Sep 14-20
Sap 19-30
Sap 20-21
Sep 21-25
Sep 22-28
Sep 24-25
Oct 3-5
Oct 3-5
Oct 5-I 1
Oct 8-9
Oct I0-12
Oct 13-15
Oct 12-18
Oct 14
Oct 15-29
Oct 16
Oct 16-Nov 1
Oct 17-19
Oct 22-23
Nov 1
Nov I-2
-Nov 7-9
Nov 15
Nov 15
Nov 16-18
Nov 19 r
Nov 21-23
Nov 21-23
Nov 26-29
Nov 29-Dec 5
Dec 2-4
Dec 5-7
Dec 6-8
Dec 10
Dec I0
Dec I0-I 1
Dec 16-18
Dec 20
Dec 20
Dec 26-31
Tour Per Person Price
Myrtle Beach, $C/Summer at the Beach ............................... 530
Nova Scotia & The Atlantic Provinces of Canada .................... 1,035
The Great Southwest & California/Grand Canyon/FLY ............ 1,525
HawaiVHonolu[u/Waikiki ............... L ......................................... 1,795
Branson, MO/America's Music Show Capital .............................. '795
Alaska & Canada/s Yukon by Motorcoach ............................... 3,495
]_as Vegas/Grand Canyon ........................................................ 1,130
DanieVLancaster, PNAmish Farms Tour/Dinner ........................ 215
San Francisco, CA & The Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone... 1,895
Canadian Rockies/Rocky Mountaineer Railroad ....................... 2,92.5
Newfoundland, Canada/Nova Scotia ....................................... 1,495
Yellowstone Park/Montana by RaiYGlacier Nat'i Park ........ : ...... 2,350
Nashville/Music City, USA/Grand Ole Opry ................................. 335
Niagara Falls, Canada/Montreal & Quebec ................................ 79.5
Nova Scotia F., The Atlantic Provinces of Canada .................... 1,035
Branson, MO/America's Music Shop Capital .............................. 795
Renfro Valley & Bardstown, Kentucky ........................................ 315
Philadelphia/Baltimore/Inner Harbor .......................................... 315
Niagara Falls, Canada/ontreal & Quebec ........................... 795
Mystery Tour??? ......................................................................... 315
Blennerhassett Island/ParRersburg, WV ................................ 215
Nashville, TN/Music City, USA/Grand Ole Opry .................... 335
Michigan & blackinac Island/Grand Hotel ............................. 925
Washington, DC/Our NaUon's Capital/Mount Vernon ................. 275
Chattanooga, Tr'VRock City/Ruby Falls/Aquarium ...................... 195
Tangier Island]Monticello ........................................................... 215
Atlantic City/Trump Marina Hotel E, Casino/S25 Coin ................. 150
Niagara Falls, Canada/Montreal/Quebec ................................... 795
D-Day Memorial/Bedford, VA ................ :., .................
Daniel/Lancaster, PA/Amish Farms Tour/Dinner ................... 215
Myle Beach SC/Fun & Sun at the Beach ............................ .315
Branson, MO/America's Music Show Capital .............................. 795
Nova Scotia & New England/Fall Foliage ................................ 1,250
Maggie Valley, NCJGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad .................. 215
Cape May, New Jersey ............................................................... 340
New England/Fall Foliage .......................................................... 795
DanieYl_ancaster, PNAmish Farms Tour/Dinner ........................ 215
Dollywood/Smoky Mountains/Gatiinburg/Pigeon Forge .............. 315
Pennsylvania Dutch CounW/Fall Foliage ................................... 315
Hew England/Fall Foliage .......................................................... 795
Daniel/Lancaster, PMAmish Farms Tour/Dinner...., ...... . ............ 215
Nashville, TN/Music City, USNGrand Ole Opry .......................... 335
Atlantic City/Trump Marina Hotel E, Casino/S25 Coin ................. 150
Branson, MO/America's Music Show Capital .............................. 795
Shatiey Springs Inn/Fresco Paintings ........................................... 45.
The Hawaiian Islands/Four Island Tour .............................. 2,995
Andy Griffith's Mayberry/Mt. Airy, HC ............................................ 45
The Great Southwest.& California/Grand Canyon ................. ;. 1,675
Cincinnati/Tall Stacks 2003 .................................................. 350
Daniel/Lancaster, PMAmish Farms Tour/Dinner ........................ 215
Concord Ydlls/Outiet Shopping/Bass Pro Shop/Charlotte ....... 35
Reading & Lancaster/Factory Outlets ........................................ 150
Sunshine Tours Family Reunion ......... .' ................................. 350
Southern Christmas Show/Charlotte, NC ..................................... 45
Burlington Factory Outlets/Four Seasons Mall ............................. 30
Atlantic City/'rmmp bladna Hotel Casino/S25 Coin ........... 150
Southern Christmas Show/Charlotte, NC ............................... 45
Nashville/Country Christmas/Opryland Hotel/Garden View ......... 550
Smoky Mountain Christmas/Dollywood/Gatlinburg .................... 315
New York City/hcy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ......................... 795
Sranson, MO/Ozark Christmas .................................................. 795
Nashville/Country Chfistmas/Opryland Hotel/Garden View ......... 550
New York/Radio City Christmas Spectacular/Rockettes .............. 650
Williamsburg/The Grand Illumination ......................................... 315
Christmas Llght at Tanglewood ParWHanes Mall .................. 40
Biltmore House & Gardens/Chdstmas .................. : ................. 75
bllrade of Chdstmas/Lancaster, PA/rour/Dlnner .................. 215
Kitty Hawk, NCFFhe First Flight"...., ..................................... .:...275
Diltmore House E, Gardens/Christmas ..... i ................................... 75
Concord MilWOutlet Shoppingass Pro Shop/Charlotte ............. 35
Flodda/C.hristmas at Disneywodd ......................................... 625
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Restroom Equipped Motor Coaches. All Fly Tours - United Aldines. All Tours
are Fully Escorted and Include Hotel Accommodations, _Baggage Handling at
all Hotels and Admission to the Usted Attractions.
Cancellation Insurance is HOT REQUIRED on any Sunshine Tour, as we will
REFUND ALL PAYMENTS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER if you find It
necessary to cancel your Reservation T ANY TIME before the Tour leaves.
**Pdces shown are for Double (2 to a Room) Occupancy. Quad (4 to a Room)
and Triple (3 to a Room) Occupancy is Available at a Slightly Lower Per Person
Price. Single (1 to a Room) is also available at a Slightly High.Per Person
Pdce.
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