Virginia M. “Kit” Messenger

Virginia M. “Kit” Messenger

Age 87, of Prestonsburg, KY, formerly of Linn (Gilmer County) departed this life at 5:05 AM Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Riverview Health Care Center following an extended illness.

She was born August 02, 1925 in Tucker County, WV, a daughter of the late Howard Lee and Shada Wiseman Simmons.

Kit was a homemaker, loved crocheting, quilting, and especially camping with family and friends.

She was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church at Baldwin, WV.

On May 23, 1942 she was united in marriage to Lester O. Messenger of Prestonsburg, KY.

One son and one daughter survive: John W. Messenger and wife Susan of Glenville and Linda M. Woofter and husband David of Eastpoint, KY. One brother, Ralph Simmons of Weston survives. Mrs. Messenger has nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren surviving.

She was preceded in death by one son, Gary Messenger and three brothers, Gloy, Robert and Elmer Simmons.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 with Rev. Gilbert Hart officiating.

Burial will follow in the Troy I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Troy, WV.

Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, at the Mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family of Virginia M. “Kit” Messenger with arrangements.

Baldwin: Oak Grove United Methodist Church Revival, 10.05.12 - 10.06.12

Baldwin: Oak Grove United Methodist Church Revival - Friday and Saturday 10.05 & 06.2012

Daily G-Eye™: 09.24.12

June A. Skinner

June A. Skinner

Age 86 of Glenville, West Virginia (Baldwin Community), departed this life at 4:10 AM, Friday September 21, 2012 at the Glenville Care and Rehabilitation Center, Glenville WV., following an extended illness.

He was born May 11, 1926 in Baldwin (Gilmer County), son of the late Junius B. and Mary Messenger Skinner.

June was a former pipe line worker, then worked for Bower Coal Mine, R & P Coal Mine, Nelloteer Road Construction, Nu-Way Mining at Jacksons Mill, West Virginia; Grafton Coal at Jacksons Mill’ WV; and was director of the Gilmer County Recreation Center. He loved wood working as a hobby and many of his pieces are in public areas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, gospel and bluegrass music, but most of all spending time with family.

June was also a member of the Baldwin Oak Grove United Methodist Church.

In July of 1950 he was united in marriage to Viona Groves Skinner who preceded him in death on August 01, 1993.

Surviving are 1 daughter; Susie Williams and husband Ronnie of Glenville, 2 sons; Doug Skinner and wife Debbie of Glenville and David Skinner and wife Alice of Bridgeport West Virginia.

There are 6 grandchildren; Tracy Williams of Glenville, Ashley Williams Cline of Steubenville Ohio, Amber Skinner Frashure of Glenville, Amy Skinner of Glenville, Rebecca and Daniel Skinner of Bridgeport.

4 Great-Grandchildren survive; Logan Cline, Emily Cline, Bayley Frashure, and Kendall Frashure. There are also several nieces and nephews surviving.

In addition to his parents and wife, June was preceded in death by 1 son; Daniel Skinner and 1 brother; Alton Skinner.

Funeral Services will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. Glenville WV, at 11:00 AM Tuesday September 25, 2012 with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating.

Burial will follow in the Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville WV.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM Monday at the Mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of June Skinner with arrangements.

Baldwin: Oak Grove United Methodist Church Revival - October 05-06, 2012

Peggy Ann Butcher

Peggy Ann Butcher

Age 69, of Cox’ s Mills, WV departed this life at 1:10 PM Tuesday, September 04, 2012 in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center following a 2-month illness.

She was born at Baldwin, WV (Gilmer County) November 14, 1942 a daughter of the late Winston and Gladys Radcliff Wilson.

Peggy was a former employee of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, Secretary for Troy Elementary School and United Bank in the Accounting Department.

She was a member of the Troy United Methodist Church.

She loved to sew and made all of her own clothing.

On September 29, 1962 was united in marriage to Donald Butcher who survives at their Cox’s Mill farm.

Survivors include 1 son, Kevin Butcher and wife Jean of Cox’s Mills, WV; 2 sisters, Betty Jenkins and husband, Golden of Glenville, WV and Dotty Lamb and husband, Gary of Burnt House, WV; 1 grandchild survives, Cheyenne Butcher of Cox’s Mills, WV.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. Glenville, at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 09, 2012 with Rev. Ron Brown officiating.

Burial will follow in the Troy IOOF Cemetery, Troy, WV.

Friends may call 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday at the Mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., is assisting the family of Peggy Ann Butcher with arrangements.

Gilmer County Schools - Bus Schedules for 2012-13 School Year

Gilmer County Schools - Bus Schedules for 2012-13 School Year

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Baldwin: Yard/Garage Sale – July 07, 2012

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Glenville State College President’s Honor List for Spring 2012

Glenville State College has announced the names of GSC students who attained the President’s Honor List for the Spring 2012 semester.

To be named to the President’s Honor List, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average.

The area students making the President’s Honor List are listed as follows according to their county of residence:

Braxton County:
Tiffany L. Berry
Jeanie M. Bragg
Chance J. Chapman
Janis R. Collins
Christopher L. Rhodes
Jessica E. Stout
Kyle J. Warner
Erica L. Whitney

Calhoun County:
Chelsey L. Ball
Autumn J. Harkins
Andrew R. Metheney
Judith J. Urbanic

Clay County:
Courtney E. Cole
Tammy A. Dobbins-Wolfe

Gilmer County:
Ezekiel G. Bonnett
Marilynn L. Burkowski
Heather Coleman
Mischell Frame
Rachael M. James
Noah L. Kinder
Kelly M. King
Sydney J. Pettit
Elora D. Shock
Jessi L. Smith
Mistie R. Starcher
Asa C. Witte
Jacob N. Wolfe

Lewis County:
Courtney L. Clevenger
Cierra Pinkston

Ritchie County:
Amanda Abramovich
Samantha J. Brookover
Allan J. Crum

Roane County:
Courtney M. Miller

Webster County:
Opal D. Fox

Wirt County: Allen R. Arnold

Daily G-Eye™: 05.07.12

Emelyne Rebecca Heckert

Emelyne Rebecca Heckert

Age 85, of Rt #2 Jane Lew, WV passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 in United Hospital Center of Bridgeport following a brief illness.

She was born in Baldwin, WV on October 20, 1926: daughter of the late Robert L. Davis and Mary Mildred (Connor) Davis.

On April 15, 1947, she married Eugene E. Heckert, who preceded her in death on July 06, 1987.

Mrs. Heckert is survived by two daughters: Barbara L. Heckert of Ripley and Donna J. (Charles) Dyer of Jane Lew and two sons: Ron (Pat) Heckert of Weston and Rod (Paulette) Heckert of Clarksburg.

She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Kim Dyer, Jason Dyer, Ben Heckert, Chip Heckert, Regina Prince, Sarah LaFavor and Matt Heckert and 10 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Eugene, Mrs. Heckert was preceded in death by one sister: Helen Morrison and one daughter-in-law: M. Marie Heckert.

Mrs. Heckert was a postmaster with the United States Postal Service in West Milford.

She was a graduate of Troy High School.

She was also a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church of Weston, where she served in many capacities. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, of the church.

Mrs. Heckert was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafty things around the home. She played the guitar and loved doing things with her children and grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Rod Heckert officiating.

Interment will follow services in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew, WV.

Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of arrangements for Emelyne Rebecca Heckert.

Attention all Teachers, Parents and Concerned Citizens of Gilmer County - 12.29.11

Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM at Audrey’s (Common Place) there is a meeting of the Gilmer Schools Coalition in coordination with any and all interested parties willing to organize and stand as one voice, united, to take back Gilmer County Schools.

This is an opportunity for each individual to have your voice heard, choose a spokesperson via true democratic process and move forward with honest efforts to end this nightmare.

It is an opportunity to show that we will put the children and their future before the political well-being of others.

Let us set the example showing that we will, as a community, stand up and be counted when it comes to their future.

The Glenville Charge Revival - October 07-08-09, 2011 - This week

The Glenville Charge, consisting of Otterbein, Blackburn, and Oak Grove United Methodist churches, will be holding a revival on October 07-08-09, 2011 at the Otterbein church beginning at 7:0 PM.

Everyone welcome.

The Glenville Charge Revival - October 07 > 09, 2011

The Glenville Charge, consisting of Otterbein, Blackburn, and Oak Grove United Methodist churches, will be holding a revival on October 07-08-09, 2011 at the Otterbein church beginning at 7:0 PM.

Everyone welcome.

Daily G-Eye™: 09.28.11

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The Glenville Charge Revival - October 07-08-09, 2011

The Glenville Charge, consisting of Otterbein, Blackburn, and Oak Grove United Methodist churches, will be holding a revival on October 07-08-09, 2011 at the Otterbein church beginning at 7:0 PM.

Everyone welcome.

WV Will Begin Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop September 11-18, 2011

West Virginia will soon begin distributing oral rabies vaccine bait in several counties to help stop the spread of the disease in raccoons.

Counties include:

•  Barbour
•  Boone
•  Braxton
•  Brooke
•  Clay
•  Doddridge
•  Fayette
•  Greenbrier
•  Hancock
•  Harrison
•  Kanawha
•  Lewis
•  Marion
•  Marshall
•  McDowell
•  Mercer
•  Monongalia
•  Nicholas
•  Ohio
•  Pleasants
•  Pocahontas
•  Raleigh
•  Randolph
•  Ritchie
•  Summers
•  Taylor
•  Tyler
•  Upshur
•  Webster
•  Wetzel
•  Wyoming

The Department of Health and Human Services will start the distribution September 11, 2011 and should finish by September 18, 2011.

Some bait will be dropped by hand, and some will be dropped from low-flying planes.

The goal is to create an invisible barrier of immunity to stop rabies from spreading.

The vaccine bait has two forms:

•  One looks like a fig cookie

•  The other like a ketchup package with a brown, fish meal coating

The bait is not harmful to pets but can cause indigestion.

Health officials say people should not try to take the baits away from dogs or cats if they find it.

More information can be found at WV Department of Health and Human Resources or by calling 1.800.423.1271.

Daily G-Eye™ : 08.04.11

Daily G-Eye™ : 07.23.11

NWS: Excessive Heat Warning Remains in Effect from Noon to 8:00 PM Today – 07.21.11

•  Heat Index Values:  105-107.

•  Timing: Noon Thursday to 8:00 PM Thursday evening.

•  Impacts: Heat illness will be possible for people spending an extended amount of time outdoors or engaging in strenuous outdoor activities. This would be especially true for the elderly. Pets are also vulnerable to heat related stress and should be checked on to make sure plenty of water and shade are available to them.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions :

•  An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur.

•  The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely.

•  Drink plenty of fluids.

•  Stay in an air-conditioned room.

•  Stay out of the sun.

•  Check in on relatives and neighbors.

•  Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.

•  When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

•  Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

•  Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat Stroke is an emergency - call   9 1 1.

2010 Gilmer County PSD Consumer Confidence Report

The 2010 Consumer Confidence Report is available for your inspection at the Public Service District Office during regular office hours.

The report indicates the quality of drinking water you receive from the Gilmer County Public Service District.

This report will not be mailed so a copy will be provided to you upon request.

If you have any questions or comments concerning your drinking water, please contact Brenda Lawson at 304.462.4272.

Gilmer County Public Service District
Brenda Lawson, General Manager

Daily G-Eye™ : 06.24.11

Woofters’ Yard/Garage Sale - Friday

Friday, June 03, 2011

From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

5 miles from Glenville (5699 US Highway 33 East, Woofter’s), Glenville

Lawn mower, weed eater, electric GE mixer, Clothing (Cabelas, Coldwater Creek, others) several brand new; chair massager (same as new), paint, puzzles, books, many, many other items. 

Little Pioneer’s “Pee Wee” Football Team”: Thank You

On behalf of the Little Pioneer’s “Pee Wee” Football Team, we would like to thank the Gilmer County Community for your support and success on our Golf Outing that was held on Friday, May 13, 2011.

It was a “GREAT SUCCESS” and we will be able to buy “ALL” Three Teams new football uniforms for the upcoming Season!!

The Tournament Was Sponsored by:
•  Allegheny Surveys-Dwayne Matheny
•  Best Western, Bryan Groves
•  Calhoun Banks
•  Cliff Frymier
•  Continental Petroleum
•  Countryside Construction-Tommy Wellings
•  Dan DeMarino Eye Care
•  Dan Simmons Construction
•  DCS Oil & Gas-Dan Lowther
•  Dorward Energy Corp.
•  Dr. Westfall
•  Drakes Auto
•  Eagle Oil Field
•  Fairgrounds Car Wash
•  Fairman Building Components
•  Flying W Plastics
•  Frame Oil Field Services
•  Gil-Co Faith Pharmacy
•  Gilmer Free Press
•  Glenville Auto
•  McDonalds
•  H&H Railroad
•  Hardman’s
•  Ike Morris
•  Judy Steele
•  Lignetics
•  Mid State Motors-Glenville
•  Pizza Hut
•  PJ’s Day Care
•  Ramco Technologies
•  Rich Gas Station-Glenville
•  Rite-Aid Pharmacists- Lisa Stewart & Lea Ann Phares
•  Rockwell Resources
•  S&R Oil & Gas-Jim Stout and Radabaugh
•  S&S Services
•  SEC Oil & Gas-Ron Stalnaker
•  Shelly DeMarino Attorney At Law
•  Smith Land Surveying
•  State Farm Insurance
•  Tate Gas
•  Top Dog Well Services
•  United bank
•  United Country Realty
•  Waco Oil & Gas
•  Watch Me Grow Child Development Day Care
•  Woodford Attorney At Law
•  One anonymous, which chose not to be mentioned

The Food, Drinks, & Ice Were Sponsored by:
•  Smoke House BBQ
•  Go-Mart
•  U-Pak
•  Foodland
•  McDonald’s
•  Rich Gas Station
•  Judy Steele.

Prizes Donated by:
•  Stonewall Jackson Golf Resort
•  Glenville Golf Course
•  State Farm Insurance & Dan Simmons
•  Signs Made and Donated by J&M Graphics Mike Squires of Weston

Volunteered Help:
•  Lisa Stewart
•  Karibee Steele
•  Chase Steele
•  Brittany McHenry
•  Niki Ramezan
•  Basil & Michelle McHenry
•  Sherry Cogar
•  Alisha Arbogast,

I would also like to “Thank”:

•  Chris Squires from the Golf Course for her help with this Tournament, also her daughter Amber for selling tickets for us.

•  Dave & Benjamin Ramezan and the Gilmer Free Press for advertising the Tournament for the past 2 1/2 Months free of charge.

•  Dave Corcoran from the Democrat for donating his proceeds from the 50/50 drawing and advertising our Tournament for free.

•  Basil McHenry for helping me get Sponsor’s for the Tournament.

•  And thanks to all of the Golfer’s that participated in the Tournament.

Hope you enjoyed and had Fun!

Sincerely, Roger Stewart

Daily G-Eye™ : 05.14.11

Daily G-Eye™ : 05.11.11

NWS: Tornado Watch for the Area – 03.23.11

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 55 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:00 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS.

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY GILMER JACKSON NICHOLAS ROANE TAYLOR WEBSTER

IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON LEWIS RITCHIE TYLER UPSHUR WIRT WOOD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF… BUCKHANNON… BURNSVILLE… CLARKSBURG… CLAY… FLATWOODS… FLATWOODS… GASSAWAY… GLENVILLE… GRANTSVILLE… HARRISVILLE… PARKERSBURG… PENNSBORO… SPENCER… SUMMERSVILLE… SUTTON… WEST UNION… WESTON.

Cathalene M. “Catty” Davis Schimmel

Cathalene M. “Catty” Davis Schimmel
Age 81 of Parkersburg formerly of Standford Acres, Beckley passed peacefully Friday, February 18, 2011 at Worthington Manor, Parkersburg surrounded by her family.

She was born June 07, 1929 at Baldwin, Gilmer Co., a daughter of the late Aubrey S. “Preach” and Floda L. Baker Davis.

Catty was a graduate of Glenville High School Class of 1948, attended Glenville State College and obtained a business degree from Clarksburg Business College.

She was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church at Baldwin beside her childhood home.

She was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother and loved shopping.

Catty was married to George W. Schimmel who preceded her in death December 07, 1997.

Surviving are two sons:  H. Scott Schimmel and wife Glenda of Glenville and William “Bill” Schimmel and wife Karen of Mineral Wells, WV; one sister and one brother:  Boneva “Bea” Ellyson of Glenville and Jack Davis and wife Janie of Hedgesville, WV.  Four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive:  Larry Schimmel and wife Shelly of Mill Creek, WV; Todd Schimmel of Proctorville, OH; Brandon Schimmel and wife Melissa of Pickerington, OH; Jimmy Schimmel and wife Robin of Cox’s Mills; Great-Grandchildren Savannah, Gabryel, Delaney, Addyson and Lillian Schimmel.

Funeral services will be conducted at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. Glenville 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 22, 2011 with Rev. Harold Eaton and Pastor Bryan Groves officiating.

Burial will follow in the Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville beside her beloved husband and parents.

Friends may call 4:00-8:00 PM Monday at the Mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. Glenville is assisting the family of Cathalene Schimmel with arrangements.

Road Conditions - 12.07.10

Primary Road Conditions:
Roadways are Snow and/or Ice covered and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Clay, Gilmer, Braxton, Lewis, and Webster County.

With Snow and/or Ice spots and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Calhoun, Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, and Nicholas County.

Secondary Road Conditions:
Roadways are Snow and/or Ice covered and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Ritchie, Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton, Lewis, Upshur, and Webster County.

With Snow and/or Ice spots and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Roane, Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, and Monongalia.

Updates Stopped at 9:00 AM

Baldwin: Oak Grove United Methodist Church Has Suffered Expensive Damage – Help Needed

The Oak Grove United Methodist Church located at Baldwin, WV, recently suffered an expensive loss when the furnace ducts fell through the ceiling and caused extensive damage.

Repair work is currently underway; however, the insurance company refuses to pay on the claim.

Any business, organization, church, or individual who would like to donate toward the repairs, please call 304.462.7072 for further information or contact Betty Woofter, 5699 US Highway 33E, Glenville, WV 26351.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Road Conditions - 12.06.10

Update - 08:15 AM

Primary Road Conditions:
Roadways are Snow and/or Ice covered and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Braxton, Lewis County.

With Snow and/or Ice spots and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Calhoun, Gilmer, and Doddridge County.

Secondary Road Conditions:
Roadways are Snow and/or Ice covered and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Ritchie, Braxton, and Lewis County.

With Snow and/or Ice spots and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas: Wirt, Calhoun, Gilmer, and Doddridge County.

When driving in adverse weather conditions, please slow down, increase your following distance, and always wear a seatbelt. Highway conditions are subject to change with weather conditions.

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Primary Road Conditions :
Roadways are Snow and/or Ice spots and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas Roane, Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, and Monongalia County.

Secondary Road Conditions :
Roadways are Snow and/or Ice covered and are being Plowed and Treated in the following areas Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton, and Lewis County.

With Snow and/or Ice spots and are being plowed and Treated in the following areas Roane, Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, and Monongalia County.

When driving in adverse weather conditions, please slow down, increase your following distance, and always wear a seatbelt. Highway conditions are subject to change with weather conditions.

Troy Elementary School Stars: 1st Nine Week Grading Period - 2010-11

Those students meeting the qualifications to be included into the STARS Club are:

~~  Report by Lora Chapman ~~