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SCHOOL MENU Red Hatters Plan a November Week ofNov. 3rd. thru 7th. Trip To Th ° BREAKFAST e Horn stead Monday, Nov. 3rd. Blackberry • muffin, Cereal, Variety 100% apple juice, Variety cold milk. Let's hear it for the Red and i Membership is open to women If Tues. Nov. 4th. Choice of cereal, Purple. The Red Hat Society will you are over fifty a rod hat is a mLst. Donut, Choice 100% juice, Variety travel to Virginia to meet at The Purple outfits, dresses, scarves, cold milk. Homestead on November 10th. The sweaters, etc. are encouraged. If you Wed. Nov. 5th. Cereal, Breakfast Monroe Madams and the Summers are under fifty a pink hat is a must pizza, Variety 100% orange juice, Three Rivers Hatters will join the for these Ladies in Waiting. This past Wednesday I attended a seminar on Downtown Business Development with a number of other people. Over 100 invitations were sent out to listen to representatives, from the Main Street Program and the Small Business Workforce make suggestions and point out strategies that are used nation wide by cities and towns, many of whom have faced the same problems we face here in Summers County. One disappointment Was that with over 100 invitations that were sent out only 11 people attended representing only 5 businesses, the City Government and the CVB. Looking at these attendance numbers one would think "the business climate in Hinton was fine and in no need of repair. Last week I wrote about tolerance to new ideas being essential to allowing new development to occur in our community. I pointed out that there is a history of rejecting some ideas that were not agreeable to the preferences of the traditional movers and shakers who have been driving our local government over the years. These chauffeurs who have been at the wheel of our County Commissions and City Councils have in fact restricted development in some cases. I use the term chauffeur because I remind everyone that elected officials are hired by us voters for terms much the same as a person would hire someone to drive them someplace. We voters look to these elected folks to take us from point A to point B. I used the example of the smear tactics that were being used against the Open Microphone night as an example of how resistance to a new idea hampers development. Basically it is a control issue. There seems to be a fear of something new or different. Variety is oRen viewed as a negative. This notion restricts healthy growth for our community. After the seminar on downtown development strategies at the Memorial Building I had the good foune to attend the reception held e proprietors of the Temple Street Antique Mall. This is located where the former Cobblestone Restaurant was before it closed down. Many ideas were still fresh in mind from the seminar as I entered their shop. I was struck immediately by the diverse cross section of people who attended the reception. I know it was more then the fine foodstuffs that kept the different folks there. It was more then the wonderfully carved jack-o-lanterns that looked on as folks mingled about. It was a perfect example of varied people coming together and simply relaxing and mutually conversing, thanks to the wonderful hospitality of the Antique Shop proprietors. It was also a sign that these proprietors are aware of many of the ideas that were discussed at the business development seminar. This diversity is exactly what the doctor ordered for Downtown Hinton. It is the type of thing that can break the downward negative spin that threatens Hinton's existence. The reception was a marked contrast to the negatives propagated by the rumormongers that I talked about last week. It provided some great balance for me personally because I often find myself embroiled in battles as a result of writing commentary that is often about problems. I was thankful to the many folks at the reception who expressed an understanding about what I write about and who took time to discuss some of the points with me and ask questions. These thanks I express are particularly meant for a few of the folks who disagree with me on some points. It was nice to simply agree to disagree amicably. It is exactly the type of tolerance I am talking about. This tolerance thing has to work both ways in order to be successful. Just as folks need to be tolerant of new ideas we need to be tolerant about the resistance to them. The key then is discussion, inclusion and diversity. We were lucky to have the wonderful atmosphere provided by the hosts of the reception. Difference simply vanished in importance. On the other side of the coin the sparse turnout at the Seminar where professional moderators were present who were ready to provide a venue and atmosphere for key discussion on business development points to apathy. This apathy sets in when towns are going through the painful process'f economic death. Those who are in denial about this should look at some of the examples that were pointed out by the Main Street representatives who had checked our town out before the seminar. Look at the following short list. In place of retail businesses ground floor professionals who are providing services occupy storofronts. In thriving towns these services would be pushed to upstairs offices because retail spaces would be at a premium. The primary shopping hours in the United States where 70% of all retail marketing is clone occurs on Friday night Saturday-day and night and Sunday afternoon. The statement made at the seminar was that the days of down towns being open weekdays from 9 to 5 and Saturday mornings are a thing of the past. Look at Hinten's business hours. Well folks remember the Johnny Carson show. Ed McMann used to say "Here--eess Johnny.  So we have Hinton aiming its shopping hours at the 30% market that is shrinking. It is almost like saying we are open these hours because we need time to go shopping out of town • ourselves. Vacant buildings is a key that something is wrong and visitors pick up on this immediately. I don't think I have to comment like Ed McMann on this one. Owners of buildings should be ready to make sweetheart deals they can to get their vacant stores open. To get them cleaned up and to create a workable rent for startups so they can survive to create their own market. Here we often have landlords trying to get new Cadillac rent for used Fords with blown engines or something. Businesses that start up can't survive and this creates turnovers. The landlords are shooting themselves in the foot or they don't actually want business development. Existing business storefronts need attractive windows that beckon people to come inside. They should be free of signage and people who are passing by should be able to see inside easily. These signs need to be replaced by attractive displays that create atmosphere and convey to a passerby what the store is all about. Moldy stained rugs in storefront window displays is not getting it folks. It was pointed out at the seminar that people who walk in the door of a business make up their minds about the store or business in the first 7 seconds after they enter. This means that every business needs to make its area near the door the prime attractive area in the stores. If the folks like it in the first 7 seconds they will spend the time to check out the rest of the store on their own. It takes 1/10th the effort to bring back a customer as it does to create a new one. If a business can return only 5% of its new customers it will make an increase of 20% in its sales. The problems as I see it here in Hinton is that business' are aiming at keeping their rotention customers who are the population of folks who have been here in the past, not new ones. The former population has been shrinking. It is older folks who can afford to spend less in retirement or they pass on. The younger groups have been forced to leave town do to the lack of job opportunity. This clearly points to the need to create that new customer base. The problem is that in the real world of Downtown Development there are no hosts like the proprietors of the Antique Mall that create the pleasant atmosphere that is necessary for progress. TOo oRen our elected officials seem unconcerned about the problems until it is election time. They are content to keep decisions among a closed circle of friends and diversity evaporates. Tragically the government has often served the closed circle of friends and not the people as a whole. Let me put it in some old swampee talk. If the rooster leading the flock is plain stupid and he has lost his spark then the flock is still in trouble in spite of some good young roosters who are lower in the pecking order. Them lesser roosters might even do battle with each other before one of them can rule the roost. The farmer has to step in and cull the old rooster out. For this town to really work the old guard may have to move over and let it happen. Furthermore diversity of idea and inclusion of new folks will need to replace the failed methods of the past. Strategic plans are in the works such as the County's 2020 Plan. The City is at work on some itself. These are positive steps. But I fear though that they have the tragic flaws ingrained in them because the implementation is still controlled by the small circles. A good example is that a woman went into the Railroad Museum this past week. She wanted to join the society. She was told there was no process for her to join. Is this inclusion? Will this attitude create diversity? Or is this like circles leading us in circles while the town business fades away into the twilight? Hinton Girls Youth Basketball Results of 10/14/03 Talcott White 11 dcott Blue 10 Scoring for Talcott White: Morgan Gore 6, Lavonna Walker 2, Ashley Ratcliffe 2. Scoring for Talcott Blue: Kellie Mills 8, Courtney Deaver 2. Results of 10/15/03 HAE Orange 35 HAE Blue 6 Scoring for HAE Orange: Morgan Plumley 2, Megan Morgan 2, Victoria Crawford 10, Ashley Brown 9, Kirsten Trainum 2, Candace Brown 6. Scoring for HAE Blue: Candi Pack 2, Sam Bragg 4. HAE Gold 37 Jumping Branch 4 Scoring for HAE Gold: Hallie Gunnoe 23, Hanna Gunnoe 4, Nikki Gill 2, Sara Adkins 4, Keri Hudson 4.Scoring for Jumping Branch: Allison Basham 4. Results of 10/17/03 HAE Orange 25 Jumping Branch 12 Scoring for HAE Orange: Morgan Plumley 3, Victoria Crawford 6, Ashley Brown 12, Candace Brown 2, Kirsten Trainum 2. Scoring for Jumping Branch: Ashleigh Ward 6, Megan Ward 4, Broanna Gwinn 2. Talcott White 14 HAE Blue 8 Scoring for Talcott White: Morgan Gore 2, Sarah Hart 4, Brittany Blankenship 2, Ashley Ratcliff 6. HAE Blue: Sam Bragg 6, Beth Reed 2. HAE Gold 42 Talcott Blue 14 Scoring for HAE Gold: Hallie Gunnoe 32, Charlene Garrett 10. Scoring for Talcott Blue: Jear Mills 2, Kellie Mills 12. Results of 10/21/03 Talcott White 11 Jumping Branch 4 Scoring for Talcott White: Morgan Gore 4, Lavonna Walker 1, Ashley Ratcliff 6. Scoring for Jumping Branch: Ashleigh Ward 4. HAE Gold 33 HAE Orange 26 Scoring for HAE Gold: Hallie Gunnoe 30, Keri Hudson 3. Scoring for HAE Orange: Morgan Plumley 2, Victoria Crawford 6, Ashley Brown 16, Candace Brown 2. Results of 10/23/03 Talcott Blue 23 HAE Blue 18 Scoring for Talcott Blue: Tyler Romanello 4, Jean Mills 6, Kellie Mills 11, Lashae Bonds 2. Scoring for HAE Blue: Candi Pack 6, Beth Reed 2, Sam Bragg 8, Heidi Vandall 2. Results of 10/25/03 HAE Gold 33 Talcott White 5 Scoring for HAE Gold: Hallie Gunnoe 19, Hanna Gunnoe 6, Charlene Garrett 4, Nikki Gill 2, Keri Hudson 2. Scoring for Talcott White: Lavonna Walker 2, Morgan Gore 2, Ashley Ratcliffe 1. HAE Blue 24 Jumping Branch 20 (OT) Scoring for HAE Blue: Candi Pack 10, Amber Richmond 4, Samantha Bragg 8, Teal Ratliff 2. HAE Orange 20 Talcott Blue 10 Scoring for HAE Orange: Victoria Crawford 4, Jesse Ennis 4, Ashley Brown 10, Kirsten Trainum 2. Scoring for Talcott Blue: Jean Mills 6, Tyler Romanello 2, Kelli Mills I, Lashae Bonds 1. Results of B Games Talcott White4 Jumping Branch 2 Scoring for Talcott White: Ashley Ratcliffe. 4. Scoring for Jumping Branch: Danielle Harmon 2. HAE Orange 6 HAE Gold 2 Scoring for HAE Orange: Megan Morgan 4, Candice Brown 2. Scoring for HAE Gold: Briana Gunter 2. Results of B Games HAE Blue 6 HAE Orange 4 Scoring for HAE Blue: Danielle Gill 4, Teal Ratliff2. Scoring for HAE Orange: Candice Brown 4 HAE Gold 8 Jumping Branch 0 Scoring for HAE Gold: Keri Hudson 6, Sara Adkins 2. Scoring for Jumping Branch: 0 Results of B Games HAE Blue 6 Taleott White 6 Scoring for HAE Blue: Danielle Gill 2, Albany Reed 2, Teal Ratliff2. Scoring for Talcott White: Telena Walker 2, Ashley Ratcliffe 6. HAE Gold 4 Talcott Blue 0 Scoring for HAE Gold: Breanna Gunter 2, Charlene Garrett 2. Scoring for Talcott Blue: 0. Variety cold milk. Thurs. Nov. 6th. Creamy oatmeal w/raisins, brown sugar & cinnamon, Cinnamon raisin toast, Banana, Variety cold milk. Fri..Nov. 7th. Cereal, Pancakes w/syrup, Variety 100%juice, Variety cold milk. LUNCH Mon. Nov. 3rd. Super Dog, chili/ slaw/onions/catsup, Krispy french fries, Oatmeal muffin square, Banana, Orange sherbert @ elem., Milkshakes @ SMS & SCHS, Variety cold milk. Water available. Tues. Nov. 4th. Schoolmade chilli, Oyster Crackers, Creamy rotini w/broccoli, Baked potato w/ condiment of Choice, Variety fresh fruit, Variety cold milk. Water available. Wed. Nov. 5th. Hearty veggie/ beef soup, Peanut butter & jelly sandwich, Crackers, M&M cookie, Juicy tangerine, Variety cold milk. Water available. Thurs. Nov. 6th. Creamed chunky chicken over a fat fluffy biscuit, "NicNac" salad w/non-fat dressing, Honey glazed carrots, Applesauce, Peanut butter bar, Variety cold milk. Fri. Nov. 7th. Beef salisbury steak, Pinto beans, onions/ketchup if you want! Hot cornbroad, Student chooses cooked cabbage or kale, Peach crisp, Variety cold milk. Water available. HOSPICE Hospice of Southern West Virginia Grief Support Group meets on the 4th. Tuesday of each month at The Summers County Community Wellness Center, 221 Temple St., Hinton from 1 to 3 pro. For additional information please call: 1-800-900-6404 or 255-6404. HArCC BOARD MEETING The Hinton Area Community Center's Board of Directors meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Community Center, basement of Hotel McCreery. All meetings are open to the public. PSD MEETING Meadow Creek PSD Board Meetings are held every 2nd. Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm at the PSD Office. The public is invited to attend. groups from Narrows - Pearisburg and Covington for a special trip to the resort for exploring, shopping and lunch. Lunch will be served in the main dining room at 12:30.p.m. All Red Hatters and potential Red Hatters are welcome. All it takes is a red hat and the desire to have a good time and meet new friends. If you are going by car, the Homestead is in Hot Springs, Virginia on Rt. 220 out of Covington, north of Interstate 64. Drive up to the front entrance of the Hotel for Valet parking. Car pools are available and we are planning to leave Union around 9:30 A.M. Ifyou need a ride or are able to provide a ride, please call Jean Cowder (772- 4375). For carpools from the Narrows area call Marsha Evans 540-726-7470. Lavender accessories are encouraged. There will be no dues. Meals are "dutch treat.  If you are interested in dressing up and going out for lunch, find a friend and a red hat and join the Red Hat Societ If you need more info call Jean Cowler 772-4375 or Sheila Truby Johnson 466-4507 Notice RIGHT TO LIFE Summers County Right TO Lffe meets at the Wellness Center, downtown Hinton, at 7:00 pm. T'e meetings are held on the 3i'd Monday of each month. Anyone interested in working fdr the protection of the unborn a'e invited to attend. " ChinopnACTI [iNic 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. f Bingoatthel-linton MooseLodge Thursdays Quickies 6:30 p.m. Regular Games 7:00 p.m. $1,000.00 ............. Supe0000Jack po00t Sunday Nov. 16, The Hinton Moose Lodge will be hosting the 5th. District Meeting. This will be our ' Thanksgiving Dinner. Come out and Enjoy A Good inner. Bring A Qualified Guest. 466-2361 j Now O N Green Valley Bar & Grill Rt. 3 & 12 Hinton Ph: 304-466-0344 Open Daily 3:00 p.m. to Close Open Saturday and Sunday 1:oo p.m. to Close Grill Hours Daily 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1:oo p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come and Visit Our Outdoor Deck With Gazebo Overlooks The Greenbrier River Coming Events in November Saturday, November 8th. Steve Gregory & Company - Karoke 9:oo p.m. to 1:oo a.m. No Cover Charge Friday & Saturday, November 14th. & ssth. Turning Point- Live Band 9:oo p.m. to 1:oo a.m. $3.00 Cover Charge Saturday, November 22nd. Steve Gregory & Company - Karoke 9:00 p.m. to 1:oo a.m. No Cover Charge Friday & Saturday, November 28th. & 29th. Turning Point- Live Band 9:oo p.m. to 1:oo a.m. $3.0o Cover Charge Monday Night Football Special- All You Can Eat Wings - 35¢/ea. during game only Tuesday - Free Pool -All Day Wednesday - Pool Tournament - Starts 7:00 p.m. Live Music; Karoke Or DJ Weekly Call For Schedule I]