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' Vohune 101 No. 30
HINTON NEWS
(Continuing the Hintoiq D3ily Hews & The Weekend Le3der)
Home Of the W. Va. Water Festival
Hinton, West Virginia Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003
i50 Cents
The Mayor's Report
Lot of Work & a
Lot of Volunteerism
By Mayor Cleo Mathews
Economic development. During
:the past month I have spent 27
hours in community development,
economic development, and
-strategic planning training. Over
-the past two years I have attended
several workshops relating to the
same sort of topics. Most experts
:include the Tupelo Model of
:economic development in their
:presentations. Tupelo, Mississippi,
:(birthplace of Elvis Presley) went
from being the poorest community
-in Mississippi to being the home for
50 Fortune 500 companies. What I
have learned along the way is that
economic development does not just
:happen. There is a process that a
:community must undertake that
"includes: human development,
leadership development,
organization development,
community development, and
"economic development.
Human development means
"education. We must have an
'educated populace. Our Summers
County school system, literacy
pin.am. GEDtraining, computer
training 15rograms, Concord College,
Mountain State University, and
Bluefield State College are all
addressing this part of the process.
But still only about 12 percent of the
Summers County population has a
college degree or higher. This
contributes to the fact that our
family income in Summers County
averages $20,000 per year while the
national average is $39,000.
Communities must have strong
leaders. Local people must address
local problems. Leadership and
decision making has to be shared.
Each person should be considered a
resource. Leadership development
has been going on in Hinton for two
and a half years and about 75 people
have attended various leadership
sessions. We are developing a whole
new group of leaders and
encouraging them to get involved in
their community.
Strong organizations make strong
communitips. Our churches, civic
clubs, and social service
organizations must be vital and take
an active part in the community if
we want this community to prosper.
4 Community development is a
nnlti-faceted portion of economic
levelopment that requires a lot of
work and a lot of volunteerism.
Community development includes
roads, streets, buildings, housing,
recreation, the environment, health,
Safety, and jobs. Community
development means the community
looks clean and well kept.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Tupelo Model, Illustrated by the figure above, outlines
the successful building of an economically viable
community with a broad base Including all the human
resources in the community. Economic development came
about because community development-- the ability of
.!zens m idenUtyi.€; touetlr: m
concern, their dedication to educaUng children and adults,
their constant search for ways of providing each other with
the resources and skills they need to help themselves both
as individuals and as communities-- made it possible.
From the case study Handin Hand: Community and Economic
Development in Tupelo by Vaughn Grisham and Rob Gurwitt.
i
Then the community becomes
attractive to potential retirees,
• businesses, and tourists. The the
local economy grows, the community
grows and we have the Showplace
community we all want and can be
proud of.
Halloween. I don't know who
enjoys Halloween more. The
costumed children who are doing the
trick or treating, the parents who
stand in the background with a
smile on their faces, or the folks
giving out the candy. The children
were particularly well costumed,
polite, and it was so much fun for
me.
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
The Hlnton Area Foundation recently held a reception in the
We were supposed to be in Chevy
Chase Friday and I had planned to
go trick or treating with my
grandchildren. I had bought a
costume for the occasion and was
really excited about sharing the
evening with my grandchildren.
Well, we didn't get to go. I thought I
would just go ahead and use the
costume as I gave out candy. Several
children commented on my costume.
One young man asked, "Are you an
ancient Egyptian? I have read
about them in social studies."
Having just recently observed a
birthday, my reply was, "You are
close."
Fellowship Hall of the Catholic Church for the purpose of awarding
scholarships to graduating seniors of Summers County. Joe
Kessler presented the Joyce Jarrell Scholarship to Llndsa'y
.)urman In the amount of $1,400.
0000This and That
By Fred Long ----o$--$
AVeterans'DayCeremonywillbe Unemployment rates have
held Tuesday, November llth., dropped in Summers County.
starting at 11 a.m. at the War According to the Bureau of
Monument on the corner of James Employment Programs, Summers
St. and 2nd. Ave. Veterans of all County had rates considered
wars will be honored. Music, average compared to the state rate.
readings, flags and more will be Unemployment in Summers County,
presented in honor of our veterans with a civilian labor force of 4,470
on Veterans' Day. All are invited to fell from 5.1% in August to 4.7% in
come out, and take part in this September. The unemployment rate
special day for veterans, in September 2002 was 5.4%. The
i
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state average in September was
5.2%
-$ $- -$-$ -$-$-$,
The County Commission is
considering a ne w county ordinance
establishing a Summers County
Planning Commission, The
Planning Commission is being
organized according to State Cede 8-
24-1 and will primarily be working
to meet the needs of the future by
creating a comprehensive land use
management plan for
unincorporated areas of the county.
It is the function of the Planning
Commission to concern itself with
this objective and to serve the
County Commission as an advisor
on land use management, a copy of
the ordinance says. Eleven will be
appointed in a manner to achieve
geographical, business, industry,
farming and labor representation.
One County Commissioner will also
be appointed. They are also
considering the adoption of a
Summers County Farmland
Protection Program and Board. The
program is designed to encourage
owners to voluntarily protect
agricultural land in Summers
County by the voluntary placement
of conservation easements on
farmland.
Several, after seeing the above rig parked on
Temple St. in front of the Visitor's Center, thought
a circus was coming to town. It turned out to be
Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph
Oliverio. But he isn't here to campaign. Oliverio,
a Morgantown painting contractor, is in Hinton
to paint the interior of the St. Patrick Catholic
Church. The tractor trailer arrived in Hinton
sometime very early Monday morning and Mayor
Cleo Mathews said she would not permit it to
remain parked on Temple St. taking up several
_spam whflatim churP.b.isbeing painted.
She said if Oliverio didn't move it, "1 will call
Gore's Autobody and have it moved." Oliverio
could not be reached yesterday. Oliverio's
flamboyant character has kept him in the
spotlight the past couple of weeks after his
estranged wife misled the media into thinking
he had pulled out of the race for governor,
apparently in revenge over an impending divorce
suit. He was conducting a raffle to raise money
for his campaign, selling $10 tickets to win a
Hummer vehicle. Late last week the Dept. of Tax
and Revenue's Criminal Investigation Division
notified him that his raffle was illegal. He had
said he would only hold the raffle if he sold 12,500
tickets, enough to pay for the vehicle. He said
he would refund the money. At the same time he
is holding two promotional essay contests. One
for a campaign theme song and the other
Involves seeking a first lady. Oliverio is one of
five GOP candidates for governor.
Byrd NPS Keynote Speaker
U. S. Senator Robert C. Byrd will
be the keynote speaker for the grand
final weekend of the 25th
Anniversary of the New River Gorge
National River National Park, Mon.,
Nov. 10, at the new Sandstone
Visitor Center.
The grand finale with Senator
Byrd is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
Following Senator Byrd's remarks
U. S. Congressman Nick Rahall will
address the audience with the
dedication ceremonies, An informal
reception is scheduled alrwards in
the building lobby.
Several events have been
scheduled for the final week of the
25th Anniversary Celebration.
On Saturday, Nov. 8, at 9:15 a.m:
the NPS will sponsor a Fern Creek
Walking tour.
On this tour visitors will
experience one of the parks' newest
trails on a two-mile walk out to
Diamond Point. People are being
asked to meet with park rangers at
the Canyon Rim Visitor Center.
A second walking tour will begin
at 11:00 a.m., the Thurmond
Walking Tour. This tour includes a
tour of the restored Thurmond
Depot and an enjoyable walk around
town to se%the changes that have
been made. People are asked to meet
at the Depot.
At 2:{J0 p.m. everyone is invited
to gather at the new Sandstone
Visitor Center for a Special
"Watershed Ceremony." This is a
special program symbolizing the
interdependence of communities
within a watershed. Residents from
North Carolina, Virginia, and West
Virginia will participate.
Next on the agenda, at 3:30 p.m.
at Grandview, will be a Tunnels and
Rocks Walk. Here people will be able
to enjoy the marvelous views from
the Main Overlook at Grandview
and stroll through the unique rocks
and tunnels. Meet at the Main
Overlook. A second walking tour will
begin at 4:00 p.m.
On Sunday, Nov. 9, a program will
be presented at Tamarack in
Beckley at 4 p.m. where several
people "who remember when," will
discuss what it was like back in the
70's, working to get the Gorge
designated as a unit of the NPS.
These folks include former
Congressman Ken Hechler, who is
now 89 years old.
Among those on the program will
be Doug Maddy, W. C. Parker and
Jerry Kirk who among others
worked for the establishment of the
park on Nov. 10, 1978.
Immediately following this
program (6 - 8 p. m.), there will be a
reception in the Fireside Room at
the Country Inn and Suites. All
Current and Former NPS employees
have been invited. Free hors
d'oeuvres (courtesy of Eastern
National) and a cash bar.
Downtown Merchants Getting Ready for Holiday Season
Downtown merchants are
meeting regularly to plan holiday
activities that will make Hinton the
place to be this holiday season.
Merchants have selected the
theme for this holiday season:
"Hometown Holiday Wonderland,"
and have scheduled Several special
activities to coincide with late night
shopping hours.
The activities include the
traditional Christmas Parade, the
lighting of the tree at the
Courthouse and King's Annual
Christmas Dinner. New will be a
Holiday Artisans Show and Sale
along with a Holiday Wonderland at
the Visitor's Center and caroling in
the downtown area.
Late night shopping will begin on
Fri. evening, Nov. 28, dnd continue
each Thurs., Fri. and Sat. through
Dec. 20. Most merchants have
agreed to stay open until 9 p.m. on
Thursday and Friday. Closing hours
on Saturday have not been firmed
in, but it is hoped businesses will
stay open at least until 6 p.m.
The Christmas Parade will be
held on Sat., Dec. 6. Santa has
agreed to clear his schedule that day
so he can join in the activities.
Santa will also be at the Visitor's
Center when the Center is open on
the nights that stores are open late
and on Saturdays.
The parade is being coordinated
by Nancy Smith and Mary Lou
Haley.
The tree lighting at the
Courthouse will also be held that
night at 7 p.m. Light snacks and
warm drinks will be available along
with the singing of Christmas
Carols. Mayor Cleo Mathews is in
charge of the arrangements.
A Holiday Artisan Show & Sale
(a juried show) will be onFri., Nov.
21 at 3 p.m. This event is making
its first showing at Froggy's on 2nd
Ave. Numerous local crairs will
have their works on display and for
sale throughout the Holiday Season
and will be open late on the same
evenings as the stores. Brian Boyle
is arranging this activity.
The Holiday Wonderland at the
Visitor's Center will be a spectacular
assortment of Christmas Trees and,
or, scenes on the second floor.
This "Wonderland will open on
Fri. Nov. 28 and be open daffy during
the normal hours of the Visitor's
Center as well as on the nights
stores remain open. In addition to
the myriad of trees and scenes, it
will play host to the official Santa
Mailbox and serve as the downtown
center for Santa beginning Dec. 6.
Kathy Upton, CVB Director, is
coordinating this event and it his
hoped private businesses,
government and civic organizations
and churches will enter at least one
tree or scene, Visitors to the
Wonderland will be provided with a
ballot and encouraged to vote on
their favorite entry. The entry with
the most votes will win a gii basket.
Entry forms must be received by
Upton by Nov. 15. Trees or scenes
must be set up between Nov. 17 and
Nov. 26. Those that enter are also
responsible for removing the set up
followingthe event. Contact Upton
at the Visitor's Center for more info.
Caroling will take place in the
downtown area each night stores
remain open late and on Saturday
night. Rev. Lynn Maddy will be
contacting various churches in an
effort to coordinate their
involvement. Danette Vogel will
contact the various schools. Efforts
are also being made to provide an
assortment of Christmas music from
speakers placed in the upper floor
of the Big 4 Durg Store. This music
will be played daily while the store
is open.
Kings Annual Christmas Dinner
will be Saturday, Dec. 20 from 3 to 6
p.m. As usual the dinner is free to
everyone and Santa and Mrs. Clause
will be on hand giving gifts to
children 12 and under. Contact A1
or Shirley Stone at King's for more
info.