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ENDA Tues. Aug. 9, 2016 Hinton News- 5 Wednesday, August 3, the Vice reduce the anxiety felt by both law President met in his Ceremonial enforcement and the communities Office with law enforcement leaders they protect, and he discussed his from across the country to continue plan to continue to reconvene law the discussion about how we can enforcement and community leaders better build improve trust between around the country for ongoing law enforcement and the discussion. communities they serve. The Vice The following individuals President thanked them for their attended the meeting: Law unwavering and steadfast service Enforcement leaders: Sheriff and recognized that often they are Michael Chapman, Loudoun asked to bear a tremendous share County, Major Counties Sheriffs' of the burden of dealing with broad Association Cathy Sanz, President, frustrations with underlying societal Women in Federal Law Enforcement challenges in communities across Chuck Canterbury, President of the the country. He discussed with them Fraternal Order of Police Chief ways to better support officer Terrence Cunningham, training as well as the need toInternational Association of Chiefs ensure police have the resources ofPolice William Johnson, Executive they need to engage in community Director, National Association of policing. Police Organizations,, Executive The Vice President reiterated his Director, National Sheriffs' commitment to finding solutions to Association Perry Tarrant, Class af 1956 Halds 60th year Reunion 1st. row: Barbara Wykle, Betty,Jo Basham, Virginia Fitzwater, Bill Meador Bob WilliamS,' R0sre tYty All a n', Sue Morgan, Emily"Briers 2nd row: Betty Gwinn, Kay Payne ,Darrell Richmond, Jean Gore, Jean Anderson. 3rd row: Joan Monroe, Delores Wilson, Barbara Webb, George Davidson, Patty Bailey. 4th row: Shirley Wheeler, GeorgeAIlen, Zona Pyles, Jeanie Ratliff, Margaret Scites, Joyce Allen, Dean Richmond. 5th row: Bob Wilson, Johnny Pack, Melvin Piumley, William Smith, Gary Arthur, Russell Fitzwater, Eloise Furrow. The graduating class of 1956 held prizes. Melvin Plumley donated 2 of their 60th year reunion Friday, July his beautifully handcrafted clocks 1 and Saturday, July 2, 2016. Mrs. and Mary and P.J. Fitzwater Betty Jo Basham was Chairperson donated a large framed picture of the ofthe Reunion Planning Committee Babcock Grist Mill. After the and members of the Committee were activities, the evening ended with a Russell and Virginia Fitzwater, Sue moving memorial service. The focal Morgan, Rosemary Allman, Barbara point was a large white covered table Wykle, Jean Gore and Kay Payne. with a black framed picture of each A cookout was held at The Guest deceased classmate placed on it. A House on Friday evening. The theme candle in front of each picture was of"1956;ARecordYear!" was carried lit in memory of the classmate. As out with decorations of the '50's each name was read, Sue Graham along with 45 rpm records as Morgan andBarbara KeatonWykle centerpieces on the tables with placed a red rose in a vase, then 3 flowers inserted in Coke bottles, all yellow roses were placed in the vase carrying out the school colors, in memory of 3 deceased class orange and black. Class members sponsors. The vase of roses was were welcomed by Betty Jo Mann placed on the communion table oflst Basham, Student Body President. Baptist Church the next morning for The invocation was given by Bobby their church service, then given to Rex Ratliff and a great evening of Main St. Care for their enjoyment. laughter and "catching up" was In town classmates and guests enjoyed by classmates and guests, attending were: Harry and Joyce Saturday evening, class pictures Cales Allen, Rosemary Epperly were taken on the Courthouse steps Allman, Jean Morris Anderson, and a lovely dinner followed at the Patty Harvey Bailey, Betty Jo and McCreery Hotel, catered by The Bobby Lee Basham,Jr., Scott and Market. The theme, "1956;ARec,ord Emily Keaton Briers, Russell and Year!" was carried out with Virginia Tucker Fitzwater, Eloise beautifully decorated tables and Burdette Furrow, Jean Brabb Gore, centerpieces of 33 1/3 rpm records Betty Meadows Gwinn, and Donna surrounded by lovely flowers. Wills, Jim and Joan Briers Monroe, Orange and black programs and Kay Keaton Payne, Melvin and holders with orange and black Vivian Plumley, Shirley Hyden candies on the tables carried out the Wheeler, Barbara Keaton Wykle and school colors. Favors were miniature Sam Crook. Out of town classmates record coasters, and guests were: George Allen, Gary Betty Jo Basham, Student Body and Margie Arthur, George and President, welcomed everyone and Andrea Davidson, Bill Meador, Sue after her opening remarks, Class Graham Morgan, Johnny and President Bob"Rube" Williams gave Sandra Pack, Zona Marrical Pyles a response. He thanked the Reunion and Cindy Pyles, Bobby Rex and Committee for their hours of Jeanie Wheeler Ratliff, Darrell and planning and work to make such an Willie Richmond, Dean and Adela enjoyable time for everyone". Richmond, Paul and Margaret George Davidson gave the BussardScites, William and Mildred blessing and a delicious buffet Smith, Freddie and Barbara Haynes dinner was enjoyed. Webb, Bob (Rube) and Marilyn Aider dinner, Virginia Fitzwater Williams, Bob and Delores Morgan read an original piece written by Wilson. classmate, Sue Graham Morgan. Our thanks to Donna Pivont, Mrs. Basham invited class members Bobby Lee Basham,Jr., and to share memories of our high school especially The Market for much days that gave a smile after all these hard work in making our reunion a years or had an impact on their lives, great success. The Market Several speakers brought laughter graciously provided the McCreery or thoughtful contemplation to the and the dinner with only a weeks group, notice when our other venue was Drawings were held for 3 donated flooded out. President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Assistant Chief, Seattle Police Department Jonathan Thompson, Executive Director, National Sheriffs' Association Chuck Wexler, Executive Director, Poiice Executive Research Forum Chief Tom Manger, Major Cities Chiefs Association. Administration participants: Vice President Joe Biden Nell Eggleston, White House Counsel Don Graves, Deputy Assistant to the President and Counselor to the Vice President Greg Schultz, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Vice President Noble Wray, Director, Policing Practices and Accountability Initiative, COPS Office, Department of Justice. COMMUNITY SUPPORT The Hinton Lions Club is asking for the Communities support in helping to provide those who need, eye examinations or eye glasses. The Hinton Lions have been providing assistance for over 18 years and are asking community organizations and businesses as well as citizens for monetary donations to continue providing help to those in need in our community. As news spreads of the help being provided, requests are now outnumbering the Lions Club's ability to help. Once a request is received, the individual's application is screened to insure that other avenues of assistance are pursued before the Lions Club provides help. Donations can be mailed to: Lions Club, Sight Assistance Program, P.O. Box 1321, Hinton, WV 25951. Checks should be made out to: Hinton Lions Club. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Mondays and Thursdays are our nursing service days. Children's immunizations, flu shots, blood pressure screenings and all other services are done on these days. It you have any questions please fee] free to call 304-466-3388. If you are between the ages of ic and 26, with or without insurance and interested in receiving the Gardisil/HPV vaccine, please ca[ the health department at 304-466. 3388. HEALTH SCREENING Women's Health Screenings available. Attention: Women ages 25-64. If you are uninsured or underinsured you may be eligible for pap smear and mammogram (age restrictions for mammograms do apply) through the WV Breast and Cervical Screening Program. These tests could save your life. Call the Summers County Health Department for more information and appointment. PIPESTEM RURITAN CLUB The Pipestem Ruritan club meets every fourth Saturday at 6:00 p.m. We have a wonderful dinner before our meeting. We would like to invite anyone interested in learning more about this service club to come and join us. We have a gospel sing the Friday before our meetings. Come join in the fun and fellowship. For more information please call Brenda Garcia at 304- 923-1622 or 304-466-6804. Summers County Board of Education Regular Meeting August 11, 2016 5:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Appearance 6. Discussion of Current Issues 7. Approve Resignation of Professional Personnel 8. Approve Resignation of Service Personnel 9. Approve Resignation of a Coach 10. Approve Employment of Professional Personnel 11. Approve Employment of Coaches and Salaries 12. Approve Extra Duty Assignments for Professional Personnel 13. Approve Supplement for Professional Personnel 14. Approve Reclassification of Professional Personnel 15. Discussion and/or Action Concerning the Selection of an Auditor 16. Approve the Affiliation Agreement between Summers County School of Practical Nursing and the Beckley ARH Hospital Surgical Services and Behavioral Sciences 17. Approve the Agreement between Summers County School of Practical Nursing and Monroe County Board of Education 18. Approve the Agreement between Summers County School of Practical Nursing and Robert C. Byrd Clinic 19. Approve the Agreement between Summers County School of Practical Nursing and Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Inc. 20. Approve the Agreement between Summers County School of Practical Nursing and Monroe Health Center 21. Approve Policies 22. Approve Policies to be Place on Review 23. Approve Policies to Continue on Review 24. Discussion and/or Action Concern Out of County Transfer 25. Approve In Coming Student Request 26. Informational Items 27. Approval of Bills 28. Transfers and Supplements 29. Adjournment AL-ANON, I .......... , ~re you troubled ~by ~omeone s drinking? M-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. BOOK AVAILABLE Summers County One-Room School Books Available The One- Room Schools book, published by the Summers County Historical Society and based on the research of former Superintendent of Schools Charles Saunders, is available at the following locations for $35: Summers County Chamber of Commerce on Ballengee Street, Hinton. • J. L. Massie Insurance Agency on Temple Street, Hinton • Best Foam and Fabric, 309 S. Fayette, Beckley. • Thimble and Plow at • Bridgewalk Mini-Mall in Alderson (on the Monroe side of the river). • Dawson area, by calling (304) 392-2145. • Mail orders PO Box 295, Hinton, 25951 for $40, includes $5 shipping. Other merchants wishing to sell the book should contact Donna Brewster at (304) 466-6179. This photo is typical of the 180 photos in the book which includes over 200 schools. The only person identified in this photo of white Oak School is Cecil Cochran, first row, 3rd from the left. Cecil is now 100 years old and living in Roanoke. Senator Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, to speak to someone, or to send in today announced the launch of the their questions, and know it's not "Report It WV" hotline, a way for disappearing into thin air." Senate people across the state to report tips staffmembers will be responsible for about state government fraud, waste collecting information from the tips or abuse. Senator Blair, who serves and investigating, and will have the as Chairman of the Committee on ability to decide where to refer Government Organization, situations for further action. Tips launched the tip line this week to maybe reported anonymously. make it easier for concerned citizens The Report It WV phone line is to connect with Senate staff 304-357-7935, or tips can be sent by members who can investigate their email to claims. Repor tItWV@wvlegislature.gov. "There isn't a week that goes by "We're really counting on West that I don't receive a message from Virginians to be our watchdogin the someone asking questions about field," Senator Blair said. "I would something they've seen in encourage anybody who sees government that doesn't seem right something that doesn't add up to to them," Senator Blair said. "We contact us right away." wanted to make it possible for people The students from the West National Guard members door-to- Virginia School of Osteopathic door to assess the needs of the Medicine (WVSOM) are no people. Donations poured in from strangers to community service, the WVSOM family and alumni. clocking more than 1 8,000 service Many students continued long hours during the 2015/16 academic hours of volunteering every day in year. In fact, students have the week following the flood, and supported the community during every weekend since, WVSOM service days for more than 10 years, Students can be found donating but this year was different. This year their time, talents, and energy to the outpouring of compassion and helping those in need. service exceeded expectations with Second year student Anthony students placing the needs of the Barlow is committed to the ongoing flood victims first, effort to help community On Saturday, July 30, more than members affected by the thousand 200 first-and second year WVSOM year flood. "I feel like I made a students demonstrated their difference after the flooding. This is dedication to serve at 14 sites in my third time helping with flood Greenbrier County, many recovery, and each time we come out supporting flood recovery efforts, we chip away at the overall main WVSOM students went to Rainelle goal of our community. That's why I and White Sulphur Springs to work, keep doing what I can to help out." and work they did. Without WVSOM student community hesitation, many students donned outreach coordinator and second hazmat suits and masks and year student, LisaSmith, organized :climbed:i2ato ~mall entry points the "WVSOM Cares" eve~%in under homes flooded more than a conjunction with the United Way month prior. Their task, to remove community service effort, organized water soaked insulation and mud by executive director for the from below the homes, rotating Greenbrier Valley, Erin Hurst. shifts into the small dark areas. "This has been WVSOM's largest Once removed, the students safely community service event to date. disposed of the material in large Students appreciated this bags before heading off to the next opportunity to learn about the home in need. Other tasks included community and work with mucking out homes, sheds and community members at both our campers still wet from the flood. United Way partner sites and in Community members trying to sites impacted by the flood this rebuild their lives since the water summer. We expect that this receded were especially grateful, tradition of service will continue to White Sulphur Springs resident thrive this year," said Smith. Nathan Lewis thanked the students. WVSOM President Michael "It's such a blessing. I wasn't Adelman, D.O., D.P.M., J.D., is expecting so many people to come. proud of their commitment. "In It's just awesome. Thank you guys." addition to the tremendous demand The "WVSOM Cares" event was of medical school, our students are not the first timeWVSOM students demonstrating their incredible provided flood relief in their compassion as they strive to support community. Within hours of the the health and well being of people devastating flood, WVSOM students in our community. I am certain they were out in groups addressing will continue to work tirelessly essential needs for recovery, throughout the long road to Students and WVSOM Faculty recovery." physicians accompanied WV *** If you like a man's laugh before you know anything of him, you may say with confidence that he is a good man. --Fjodor M. Dostojewski *** II "Your Full-Service Service Station" 466-0133 For Pay At the Pump Gas & Diesel Fuel ALL TIRES." FREE MOUNT FREE BALAIVEE FREE TIRE VALVES BRAKE SPE£IAL: FRONT PAD50NL Y LIFE TIME WARRANTY WEAREVER GOLD $69.95 WAGNER $79.95 COMPUTER SCAN Johnny Reel Mechanic Nick Connell We're drivers too. J