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Volume 97 No. 24
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" Hinton, West Virginia Tuesday Sept. 28, 1999
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Former Taleott Woman
has Life Story Published
By Faith Meador Cameron
"That Girl From West Virginia"
recalls the mountains of Talcott, the
gentle lifestyle of families long since
gone and the rhododendron's
brilliant color. It recalls the quaint
way of life from the early 1900's. An
age thai, has faded over time; and,
today, is simply a memory. But that
memory is alive and well in Thelma
Thompson Meador, a former Talcott
woman whose heart has never fully
left the hills of her birth place
Thelma carries a song in her
heart to this day. "Mountain Song"
typifies the sentiments that she can
relate to, with phrases such as, "I
want to wander through the
wildwood where the heavenly
breezes blow, and drift back to the
mountains vhere I lived so long
ago." Having settled in Niles,
Michigan, shortly after her marriage
in 1934, Thelma raised a family of
seven children, leaving the
mountains forever. Leaving, but
never forgetting,
After nearly 84 years of life, she
has accomplished a feat that many
of us hope to do, but few have the
reality of seeing come to fruition.
She has completed writing her life
story, and proudly holds a published
copy of her work.
"I always told my early life stories
to my children as they grew,
partially so they would have an..
understanding of where they came
from, and also, I never want to forget
my roots," said Thelma,
Those roots had grown deep in the
Southern soil, where illness, wars,
and deaths were a tougher way of
life than many would understand
today. Encouraged by her grown
daughters, Thelma began writing
down parts of her life that she could
recall. Collecting bits and pieces
since 1970, she patiently began the
sorting process that would
eventually become her book.
Referring to family diaries from the
Second World War, her thoughts
began to tumble to the forefront of
her mind, while anecdotes of a
different time and place found their
settling on the pages of her memory.
Her finished book. is a candid look
at that time and the journey that
started so far from where she is
today; based on those memories she
has journalized over the past 30
years. This is a memoir, not
necessarily an entire genealogy, as
she is quick to tell.
"I am writing...at this particular
time when I...am nearing the 'finish
line' of my life's journey," she begins
her story.
Knowing she has little material
Thelma Thompson Meador, formerly of Talcott, autographs
her book, "That Girl from West Virginia."
worth to leave her children,
grandchildren and great-
grandchildren when her life is
finished, her desire in seeing this
book published was to leave an
heirloom of love, grown from the
experiences spanning a great
number of years, and touching lives
too numerous to mention. Thelma
exudes peacefulness as she talks of
her faith in God that sustained her
through the years, and her thrill at
finally finishing her written story.
"This book stops, shortly after
moving north. My next book is
nearly finished and it will be from
the day we settled here, to the
present," she is quick to include.
A shy grin comes to her face, with
the look of contentment that comes
from a job well done. Thelma
concludes her book the Same way
she has lived her life, writing,
'TChether we made the right choice
(in moving so far from their home in
West Virginia), we could not tell.
But we had exhilarating hopes ibr
the future."
Hope in the future, but so very
much in touch with her wonderful
past. Thank you for remembering.
Thank you for sharing your life.
Copies of this book can be
obtained by contacting Thelma
Meador at 17 N. 7th St., Apt. 416,
Niles, MI. 49120. Her phone
number is 616-683-5169.
Projects Funded
The following projects have been
funded through this year's State
Budget DigesL, Delegate Ron
Thompson, D-Raleigh/Summers,
announced.
The Appalachian Regional
Hospital will receive $10,000, from
the Bureau of Public Health for
capital improvements.
The City of Hinton will receive
$10,000 through the West Virginia
Development Office for capital
improvements.
The Budget Digest is a
mechanism through which the
Legislature earmarks programs for
funding through state agencies.
Police Surveillance Camera Donated
Hinton Police Chief Tim Adkins is shown encounter," says Adkins. "This system also
ave accepting a generous donation of a
lieo Surveillance Camera from Mr. T. J.
#' nway, President of Safe & Sound Security
. 'stems in Hinton. Adkins says the camera
s a vital tool in the training of new officers
and provides additional safety for the entire
force. "Anytime an officer makes a routine
stop, you never know what they will
provides an audio feed that allows the
conversation between the officer and subject
so it can be recorded." On behalf of the entire
force, Chief Adkins says he would like to
thank Mr. Conway for his generous
contribution and continued support to the
Hinton Police Department.
Getting a job in a competitive
market, where few jobs are
available, can be frustrating. Going
before the boss for the first time is a
challenge for most people.
Especially people that haven't been
in the work force for some time or
people trying to land that first job.
Preparing 'for that first, all
important, interview can mean the
difference between getting a job, or
going without. That first impression
can make a difference.
Many people have trouble filling
out a job application and, if called,
preparing for the interview. They
aren't sure how they should dress,
how they should act, what they
should say. They want a job, but
they don't know how to go.about
doing it. They lck self confidence.
But in Hinton an effort is being
made to change that picture.
Last week classes started in
Downtown Hinton to train
applicants for that interview and
first impression.
Human Resources Development
Foundation (HRDF) began classes
on Monday, September 20, designed
to prepare unemployed and under-
employed persons for entry into the
work folr, e.
The pr0gram boasts of tutoring
ndividuals in the process of
"ompieting employment
applications, appropriate
appearance, attitude and good work
habits.
"It's part of the Welfare-to-Work
program," said Al Stone, Secretary
for the Hinton Area Community
Center (HArCC) where the daily
classes are being conducted in the
former Radio Shack building on
Second Ave.
"HRDF contacted us several
months ago stating they desired to
expand their presence into Summers
County on a regular basis, if not on
a permanent basis. They asked if
we had space available for classes
and our first response was yes, after
all education is one of the main
theme's of HArCC. The goal of The
Center is to provide space for
educational as well as other
programs and activities that will
benefit the community," Stone
added.
The HRDF program takes place
daily from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and
is followed at 3:15 PM by the After
I
School Program Conducted by
REACHH.
The game room opens Monday
through Friday from 5 PM until 9
PM and on Monday's the Summers
county chapter of Weight Watchers
meets at 5 PM.
"It's not uncommon," said Stone,
"for the HArCC building to host 75
to 100 persons daily and in addition
to these programs, we have
numerous special activities lined
up."
The annual Chili/Cornbread
Cookoffis set for Friday October 15.
A special railroad photo exhibit is set
for the two weekends of Railroad
Days. Meadows Auction service will
be holding auctions four months in
a row beginning on November 6 and
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many other persons and
organizations have contacted the
organization for space to hold
various types of activities, he said.
Our activities calendar is
scheduling events into February
now," Stone said. "We urge anyone
who is looking for a place to hold
functions like class reunions,
receptions, parties etc. to get in
touch with us as soon as possible."
For information concerning the
Hinton Area Community Center, its
mission and availability, call Al
Stone at (304)466-4544.
The Hinton Area Community
Center is a non-profit 501 (c) (4)
offering social activities and
recreational opportunities for all
people. ,
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Walk For Her Lifetime Ill
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'alk for Her Lifetime" Committee member Delda Furrow
sells Summers County ARH Administrator, Rocco Massey,
chances on a $500 Savings Bond to be awarded at the third
annual Walk For Her Lifetime event on October 9th., at
Bellepoint Park. Chances on the bond are $1;00 each, and
are available through Mrs. Furrow, or any "Walk for Her
Lifetime" Committee member. All funds raised remain in
Summers County and are used for mammography and/or
financial assistance to individuals for expenses related to a
diagnosis of breast cancer. For more information, contact
Margie Temple, Summers County ARH Hospital, 466-2901.
Walk for Her Lifetime HI. Will you be there?
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School Attendance
Excused Absences
By Dr, Sarah Lee Brown,
School Attendance Director
In our first article in this series
on school attendance, we noted that
the Summers County Board of
Education believes that regular
attendance is a requirement for the
delivery of formal education to the
students of Summers County
Schools.
The board also realizes that a
program promoting regular
attendance is a shared responsibility
between the school and the student's
parents.
We also realize that there are
'times when a student should not be
required to be in school. The state
law makes provision for these
occasions and of course we in the
Summers County Schools recognize
these as excused absences.
Just as there were 11 legal
exemptions from the compulsory
school attendance law, there are also
11 excused absences. These excused
absences include:
Illness or injury of the student
which is verified by a physician's
excuse;
$ Medical and/or dental
appointments which cannot be
scheduled outside of school time and
are verified in writing by the
attending physician or dentist;
$ Illness of the student verified by
a note from the parentor guardian
and not to exceed five consecutive,
or five total days, per semester
(verification by physician required
if absence exceeds five consecutive
days);
Illness or injury in the family
when the student's absence is
verified as essential by the
physician;
Calamity, such as fire in the
home, flood, or family emergency
upon approval by the school
principal;
Death in the family limited to
three days for each occurrence
except in extraordinary
circumstances (family is defined for
this policyas mother, father, brother,
sister, grandmother, grandfather,
aunt, uncle, brother-in-law, sister-
in-law, brother's or sister's children,
or any person living in the same
household);
t Leaves of educational value
adhering to the following
stipulations-prior approval of school
administrator, prior submission and
approval of educational plan
detailing objectives and activities,
leave not to exceed 10 days,
verification of implementation ofthe
educational plan, leave of mere than
10 days requires approval of county
board of education;
t Verified legal obligation;
Failure of the bus to run or
extremely hazardous conditions;
Observance of religious
holidays;
Handicapped students' absence
which should be addressed in
accordance with Policy 2419,
Regulations for the Educatiort of
Exceptional Students.
Any absence that does not fall
into one of the excused absences
noted above shall be considered
unexcused.
Any absence that is not verified
in writing will be considered
unexcused.
It is the responsibility of the home
to provide the written verification to
the school. This excuse must be
provided to the school the first day
the student returns from the
absence.
If the student fails to turn the
excuse in to the school within three
days after returning to school, the
absence will be recorded as
unexcused.
Parents have the right to appeal
the application of this policy through
the Appeals Procedures for Citizens
which is available at the local board
office.
Next time we will take a look at
tardiness, leaving school before
dismissal time, and make.up work.
Remember, if you have any
concerns about your child's
attendance, please contact your.
school before those absences grow.
It is for your child's future.