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8 - Hinton News Tues. July 10, 1990
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER DAY PROGRAM
The Summers County Historical The Summers County Service
Society will convene Tues. evening, UnitoftheBlackDiamondGirl Scout
July 10, in the Graham House on Council will be offering a Summer
State Route 3 at Lowell. Day Program the week of Aug. 6th
The meeting will include a coy- through 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ered dish dinner at 6:00 P.M. fol- at the Little League Park in Belle-
lowed by the regular business meet point.
ingand a program by J. PredCooke, The cost is $12.00 for registered
vice- president ofthe Mercer County Girl Scouts and $14.50 for those not
Historical Society and retired edu- registered as Girl Scouts.
cater. The public is cordially invited A nursery will also be provided
to attend, for small children of those adults
AUCTION
The Green Sulphur District Vol-
unteer Fire Department and Rescue
Squad will be sponsoring an Auction
on Fri July 13 at the Fire Depart.
mentin Sandstone. All proceeds from
this event will go to the Fire Depart-
ment for operational expenses. The
auction will begin at 7 p.m. with
auctioneer Gene Ayere presiding. TOPS #WV 207 HINTON
Anyone having items to donate The local chapter Of TOPS (Take
can call 466-4229 or 466-0223 and Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit
pick-up will be arranged, or items weight-loss orS nization will hold
can be dropped off at the Fire De'- an open house on Sat. July 14, at
partment. Any donations of furni- 2:00 o'clock at The Methodist Edu-
ture, tools, glassware, antiques, cational Building on 3rd. Ave. in
what-nots and house-hold items will Hinton.
be greatly appreciated; however, Women, men, teens and preteens
used clothing cannot be accepted, interested in losing weight are in-
Formoreinformation, call theabove vited to attend.
numbers. For more information contact
Foodandsoftdrinkswillbeavail- Leader Melissa Sparks or any
able in the concession for this event, member of our chapter.
Everyone welcome.
JONES REUNION
WANTED: ONE COW LOCATION AND DATE
'J e West Virginia State Water CHANGED
The annual reunion of the decen.
Festival needs a cow. We need her dents of Shields Ballard Jones will
for use on Sun. Aug. 12. She needs to be held this year at the Summers
be gentle and used to being around
people. County 4-H Camp on Sun. Sept. 9th.
This has been changed from Aug.
If you can help us with this need, 26 and the location changed from
please call 466-0194.
the Camp ofRalph & Rhodetta Jones
GRAND FEATURE PARADE at Riverside Rest.
Anyone wantingtoenter a ATV, 4 Please call your friends and fam-
wheeler or 3 wheeler and battery ilyand notify them of these changes.
operated cars and trucks in the W. For more information call Eugene
Va. Water Festival Grand Parade Jones at 466-4246 or Ralph Jones at
slated for Sat. Aug. 11at 3:00, please 466-0087.
contact Charles Dillon at 466-4771. WATER FESTIVAL QUILT
GARAGE SALE SHOW & SALE
A garage sale will be held on July Registration for the 1990 Water
13th and 14th from 8A.M. to4 P.M. Festival Quilt Show being held Aug.
daily at Lena Baileys on the Bal- 9 to Aug. 12 can now be made by
calling Erma Meadows at 466-3907
lengee RoadforbenefitofOak Grove or Lou Pack at 466-3657.
Church.
Due to limited space pre-registra-
Clothing, Houseware, and vari. tion is necessary. Ribbons wi|] be
ety of other items will be available, awarded for first, second and third
CRUSADE CAMP place in each category and a $50.00
All boys and girls 8-13 are invited savings bond going to best of show.
to attend Junior Crusade Camp July There will be a $1.00 entry fee per
The Summers County Board of
Education has the followingvacancy
and is now accepting applications
for this position:
Postion: Part-time LPN Instruc- you they can not afford it even at Honor! Otherwise, was it worth it? potential. The successful det lop-
tor at the Career Centar. that level of staffing. Well, last year we received a ment of that potential comes in the
Qualifications: 1. Current Regis- 5) Overtime hours accumulated "$350,000. Small Cities Block Grant 1990's when we are experiencing
tered Professional Nurse which the Mayor is now refusing to because of it. our greatest, most dynamic periodof
2. Have a minimum paY while this dispute is going on. Let's point the finger across the RE-STRUCTURING -- of the rail-
3 ]tears professional experience What dispute? sickness? We pay no table and say, =Do you belong here?" road, of our neighborhoods, of our
3. Shall have pro- sick benefits to any employees. No Or, "We are wasting money on you!" people. The "NEEDS" remain "the
fessional experience within the past such request have been made to me Come on, all parts of the human same; nothing else seems to !
three years. Such experience shall tohonor/dishonorforpayment.Idid body have to function in order for We can not simpy =talk about"
include a minimum of one year of not state to the four (4) officers that growth and development to occur, police protection of life and prop-
who will be helping with the day experience in one or more of the Iwouldfightthisincourtforyearsto And then there is the ISSUE -- erty. It must actually exist. It has to
program at a cost of $2.00. Deadline following fields: teaching, supervi- come. What is there to fight here? ALWAYS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE-- actually happen in practice. Police
for registration is July 15th. sion or administration. The law here is the U. S. Depart- of the Mayor leaving town. I leave protection includes Town Square,
You must pre-register to attend. 4. Shall be able to ment of Labor. The federal govern- townfor tworeasons: 1)Ihaveto;my includes 3rd Ave., includes Avis, the
Applications and other information work any hours between 7:00 a.m. ment wrote this law, not me. I, employmentisoutoftowninPrince- West End, Bellepoint, Possum Hol-
may be obtained by writing Cathy and 3:00 p.m. on any given day. Council, the police officers and all ton, and 2) I want to; my wife and I low, etc. There simply is not that
5. Shall not be other employees live by it. have enjoyed a farm in Mercer much demand for police protection
Richmond, Camp Director, HC 62, employed as a staff member by the 6) Police Department Revenues: County the past five (5) years. Our of life and property at the fire station
Box 35B, Talcott, W.Va. 24981 or by same clinical facility in which he/she When I took office in 1983-84 ( seven
calling 466-0610.
children love it and it is part of our in downtown Hinton. And, police
has student sueprvision responsi- years ago), the police department family togetherness. The City of protection does not only occur in a
bility, collected revenues of $46,799. from Hinton has never suffered because new air conditioned patrol car.
Salary: $12.35 per hour fines, court costs, arrests, etc. For of it` I have taken the position in my Sometimes, police protection re-
Term: Part-time (575 hours) the year that just ended, June 30, seven (7) years as Mayor of Hinton quires valking the beat'.
Date to Assume Duties: Aug. 1 1990, (1989-90), the police depart- that my family will not be set aside And, yes, I, too, would like to see
Application Procedure: Submit ment collected revenues of $2,032. and allow Mother to raise the chil- the Police officer's wagss DOUBLED,
application no later than 12:00 noon This speaks for itself, dren while Dad, the Mayor, is often even TRIPLED... but, who is going
on Fri. July 31 to: The four (4) police officers claim a political crusade. I make it a prac- to pay for it? Is the taxpayer willing
Mr. Demetrius E. Tassos, Super- that inequality prevails in the City tice to get away with my family on to pay more taxes for police protec-
intendent, SummersCountySchools, departments. I agree. As I said be- weekends. It makes me a better tion? How about the city employees
Box 430, Hinton, WV 25951. Phone fore, that was my purpose for a uni- parent and a better Mayor. in the Street Department? I would
466-6000. form salary schedule for all employ- I always take care of any prob- like to see their wages DOUBLED,
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ees. As far as the fireman's hourly lems before I leave town. My loca- TRIPLED . . . and the Firemen?
EMPLOYER rate of $6.25, this is because the tion is always known by appropriate Sure! But, again, is the taxpayer
As required by federal laws and firemen, also civil service employ- family and City members. In this willing to pay more taxes for these
regulations, the Summers County ees, accepted additional duties of particular adverse reaction", I met services?
Board of Education does not dis- dispatchingemergencyservicescalls with ChiefPlumley on the first day But, the real ISSUE here is that
criminate on the basis of sex, race, for police, fire, rescue, etc. The fire- of the officer's sickness, Fri. JuiCe 29 this is not the way to resolve prob-
color, religion, handicapping condi- men did not have to do this under and immediately took the necessary ferns. The police officers said this;
tion/marital status/, or national Civil Service laws of this state. We steps to insure that the public was the Mayor said that.
originin employmentorinitseduca- would not have an emergency serv- protected via the county and state What a senseless way to do any-
tional programs and activities. In- ices dispatching center for Hinton if law enforcement agencies. Chief thing. There is no professionalism
quiries may be referred to Mr. Char- the firemen had not accepted this Plumley was, and is, available and I involved in this issue. Nothing can
lee R. Redes, Title IX Coordinator, additional duty. The police depart- made the necessary personal con- be accomplished in this manner.
Summers County Board of Educa- ment does have a dispatch center, tactstoenforcemypowersunderthe The police officers are sick. I be-
tion, P. O. Box 430, Hinton, WV thanks to the firemen. This is a serv- City Charter for police emergencies lieve that. I do not want them to
25951, phone 466-6006; or to Mr. ice that does not exist centrally for if necessary, return to work until they are corn-
Bill Ball, Summers County Board of the County; we are fortunate to have The Mayor of Hinton position is pletely well again. I want them to
Education, Box 430, Hinton, WV it in the City. recognized for pay purposes as a serve thecitizensofthiscommunity
25951, Phone 466-6016; or to the The four (4) police officers say part-timejob. My 'take-home' pay is only when each one ofthem is physi-
Department of Education's Director that the City's response has always $58.17 each week. That'sright$58.17
of the Office for Civil Rights.
cally we]], healthy and medically
been based on the lack of funds. Not weekly. That is why we have full- certified to return to duty. Then, if
only Hinton, but also all cities in time, paid staff employees such as they wish to discuss " disputes" or
America, as well as County govern- firemen, policemen, cityclerk, street whatever, all they have to do is let
ments have had severe budget con- department. I am proud of the ac. the Common Council of this City
straints since the loss of Federal comp]ishments ofthe past seven (7) know that. We will be glad to sit
RevenueFunds.AsIsaid,theCityof years as Mayor and leader of this down and discuss the situation pro.
Hinton lost $150,000. each year in community. I did not do it myself. I fessionally.
Federal Revenue Sharing funds, havehadgreatcouncilmenandsome I know that when I am sick that I
Natur ly, we hadtomakethenec- great city employees. But, I have donot wanttobebotheredbyany-
eesarycut-backs, reductionsinstai% worked as hard as any full-time, one except my family. I wili treat the
etc.in order tolive within our means, paid staffmemberofour citygovern- police officers the same respect
Every governmentat agency did. We ment.Idonotaskofthem, whatIdothat I would e tpeetin a like situ-
did not invent that wheel. There was not do myself, ation.
no resultant =savings'. I have certainly dealt with ad- I hope they each get well soon!
No government is in the business verse reactions. Can anyone who has A Public Servant.
15-21, at the Summers County 4-H quilt. Anyone may enter. This showMiss, of uSAVINGS'. It is illegal! Govern- read a local newspaper or watched James A. Leslie, Jr.
Camp. is being sponsored by Summers i To Speak At mentlevies a tax on its citizens for the television in thelast week say MAYOR
For more information or camp County Extension Homemakers. varied reasons, depending upon the that I have not dealt with this par- CITY OF HINTON
applications contact Harry Pilking- HI-ILC MEETING unit of government state legisla- ticular adverse reaction? Surely,
ture, board of education, county everyone knows how I feel in this Takin g
ton at 466-0950 or Larry Deeds at The Hinton Historic Landmark Camp Meeting commission, municipality. That particular regard. I see absolutely &JtppJta ,aa,-,'ca"0ns
466-3145. Commission will meet Thursday at government must then attempt to noreason testate the same answers
the Summers County Board of Edu-
cation office at 3:30 pro. Miss Judy Crist, a missionary live within its financialresourcee; it over and over, day aRer day.., once The Summers County Board of
appointee with World Gospel Mis- must expend monies for public serv- is sufficient, Education has the following coach-
sion to Honduras, will speak at the ices based on the amount of reve- As far as the patrolman's average ing vacancy for the school year1990-
i NURS Mount Olivet Camp Meeting on July nues it is projected to receive. One of take home pay and the requirements 91 and is now accepting applications
PERSONAL CARE HOMEI-NLtnUMPat'II;MNalIVl2 I] 20-29. This is the 75th year for the those public services is police. Itis for recepients of Food Stamps,'it for this position. ,i¢,
camp, which is located at Madams not the only one! Equally important makes you really appreciate the POSITION: Head Jr. High Fooif r
CALL 466-4349 I Creek, 2 1/2 miles west of Hinton. is fire. Highways and streets are street department personnel. Their ball Coach at Hinton Jr.-Sr. High
Miss Crist, a 1984 graduate of important, too. There are many take home pay is much lese, yetthey School
Hoflnker, BOx 207t HJn[on WV1 n medieval France, King Philip de' OlivetNazareneUniversity, ho]dsa others. Government is like a human continue to work in the heat and QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant
creed that the points on his sub- B.A. in education with specializa, being. Just because a person has a snow, never complaining. It makes must hold a valid WV Teaching
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MissCristhasheldseveralteaching All parts have to work together in enjoyitandthesatisfactionofpublic
positionswhichhavegivenhervalu- order to be the best person - -. the service.
able experience in the teachingfield, best government. The Chief of Police is NOT alone
Aftercompletingaperiodofdepu- AS far as the purchase of proper- responsible for 5,000 individuals,
tation, Miss Crist plans to use her ties,lbelievethateveryonehasheerd their homes and their busnessee.
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TERM: 10 1/2 months.
DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES:
Aug. 15.
education, experience, and abilities and understands =categorical aid'. We have a Sheriff, deputies and the APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
to teach the children ofmissionaries Congress, in its infinite wisdom, State Police. Their offices are in Application must be submitted no
at E! Sembrador Donald Hawk, determines that federal dollars are Hinton or on its municipal bounds- later than noon, Thurs. July 12, to:
World Gospel Mission's farm school available, on a competitive basis, to rise. They have always been respon- Mr. Demetrius E. Tassoe, Super-
in Honduras. By teaching the mie- all governments in this country. 8ive to the needs ofthiscommunity, intendent,SummersCountySchools,
sionsriee' children, Miss Crist will Sometimes, the money is for hous- They will be now, too. Citizens of Box 430, Hinton, W.Va.25951.Tele-
free missionary parents to do other ing, sometimes for bridges .... for Hinton also pay a County tax and a phone 466-6000.
tasks at El Sembrador. parks .... for downtown economic State tax. This is in addition to a AN I ..QUAL OPPORTUNITY
El Sembrador Donald Hawk is development. Whatever! When City tax. They expect, and receive, EMPLOYER
situated near Catacamas, Hondu- money is obtained from the federa] the same baaic public services from As requirod by federal laws and
ras, on2,000acresoffarmlandwhich government for such a stated pur- County and State officials, as they regulations, the Summers County
feeds over 800 head of cattle, both pose, it MUST BE SPENT for such do from city public servants. Board of Education does not dis-
beef and dairy, and supplies fresh purpose. It can not be spent for sala- The citizens of Hinton vote for criminate on the basis of sex, race,
produce for the school kitchen. An rise. It can only be expended for that and elect a Sheriff, a Governor and color, religion, handicapping condi-
average of 180 boys come to El specific purpose offunding, soforth. Theydoso, and pay taxes tion/marital status/, or national
Sembrador each year for secular, The properties that the city has so, that they may receive public origininemploymentorinitseduca-
vocational, and theological training, purchased have been so purchased services accordingly, rather it be a tional programs and activities. In-
ABibleinstituteprovidesadditional with federal source monies for the police officer or a state highway that , quiries may be referred to Mr. Char-
educational training, purpose of economic development, goes through the city, or a county "lee Redes, Tiffs IX Coordinator,
World Gospel Mission is an inter. We are fortunate to get the money, official such as Assessor, Clerk or Summers County Board of Educa-
m denominational missionary organi. Each property that we have pur- Prosacuting Attorney. tion, P. O. Box 430, Hinton, WV
n zation with approximately 350 mis- chased has become an asset to the So, the fact that we are a City ( 25951 or to Mr. Bill Ball, Summers
n sionaries and homeland staff sew- citizensofthiscommunity.Remem, like many, many others) does not CountyBoardofEducation, Box430,
her the block on Front Street where mean that we stand ALONE Hintam, W.Va. 25951;Telephone466-
11 ing on five continents. WGM has a " " "
Canadian office in New Saropta, City Sidetrack is today. Remember EVER! 6016; or the Dept. of Education's
Alberta, and a United Kingdom of. what it looked like seven (7) years Yes, the City of Hinton has great DirectoroftheOfficeforCivilRighte.
rice in Southport, England. Interna- ago. Go down some day ( except
Tuesdays -closed) and Watch the
Ii tional headquarters is in Marion, children as they enjoy the Park
II Indiana. WaterSlide. Tell me if it is worth it.
m Kay's Hair Kare Lookatthe Cox's Department stors
J[ building. Look at it, especallly, in
Talcott, W.Va. late August. Look at the parking lot Host a Foreign Exchange
II Welcomes Tammy Pence beside it, Remember what these High School Student
II Introducter Special propertieslookedlike seven(7)years I.E.F., a non-profit organization, has a nurn- You luwe bee, t nkin8 ,
P ns Regular $35.00 Now $25.00 ago. her of teenage English-speaking students about it, doitnow!
TammyWig be WorkingOn MAIN STREET HINTON. We from Europe and Asia (German, Spanish, c_ l
qondays, Wednesdays, & iturdays should be PROUD that Hinton was Japanese and ten other nationalities) who
selected through competive star.- will be arriving in the U.S. this August. NILA HICKS, 4166-0112
I Call 466 - 1102 d=ds, throughout the State of West Each one is looking forward to living with OR 1-800-348-2826
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Ask f0f atl with Virginia, to be a Main Street City. an Ame an family tot3, 5,or 10 montl
Tammy We ranked 6th of all cities in W.Va. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FORUM
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