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Gilmer County Magistrate Court Report - 03.10.10

2010-03-11T07:47:22Z

Civil Case(s):

Plaintiff	Defendant	Filed	Served	Amount
United Hospital Center	John W Moss	02.05.10	02.11.10	$730.03
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital	Theodore D Wright	02.05.10	02.01.10	$745.46
Keith Dancy	Carol Moss	02.08.10		$232.50
GE Money Bank	Virgil Peggs	02.10.10	02.11.10	$848.69
James A Atkins	Edmund M Moore	02.16.10	02.17.10	$1,415.26
Calhoun County Bank	Autumn K McKeown	02.18.10	02.24.10	$1,023.40
Ruth Moss	Kevin Phillips	03.01.10	03.06.10	$220.00
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital	David Allenn Stewart	03.03.10		$38.81
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital	Lucas Duane Minney	03.03.10		$558.24

Criminal Case(s):

Complainant	Defendant	Offense	Date	Warrant
David Bishop	Heather Townsend	Truancy	02.02.10	02.02.10
Chief John Moss	Juvenile	Reckless Driving	12.10.09	02.02.10
Chief John Moss	Juvenile	Seat Belt Violations	12.10.09	02.02.10
Officer David Teters II	Corey Martin Godfrey	Driving Under Influence	02.06.10	02.08.10
Foodland - Glenville	Sherry Padgett	Worthless Check	02.08.10	02.08.10
Deputy Cason S Jones	David Asa Finley	Operators	01.25.10	02.08.10
Deputy Cason S Jones	David Asa Finley	No Proof of Insurance	01.25.10	02.08.10
Deputy Branton R Huffman	Paul Douglas Cantley	Driving Under Influence	02.14.10	02.14.10
Corporal Mark R Yost	Brandon Heath Gum	Petit Larceny	02.17.10	02.17.10
Prosecutor Gerald Hough	Joshua Scott Clark	Reckless Driving	02.18.10	02.18.10
Tpr. M S Summers	Jamie Freda Persinger	Petit Larceny	02.23.10	02.23.10
Tpr. M S Summers	Jamie Freda Persinger	Destruction of Property	02.23.10	02.23.10
Deputy Michael J Wheeler	James Christopher Miller	Domestic Battery	02.28.10	02.28.10
Deputy Michael J Wheeler	James Christopher Miller	Possession of Controlled	02.28.10	02.28.10
		Substance
Deputy Michael J Wheeler	James Christopher Miller	Receiving and	02.28.10	02.28.10
		Transferring Stolen Property
Officer David Teters II	Justin Lamar Dingle	Driving Suspended	02.26.10	02.26.10
		Driving Revoked
		Non-DUI-3rd Offense
Deputy Cason S Jones	Nicholas E Thompson	Petit Larceny	03.01.10	03.01.10
David Bishop	Harlin Campbell	Truancy	03.02.10	03.02.10
David Bishop	Janet Sprouse	Truancy	03.02.10	03.02.10
David Bishop	David Cosner	Truancy	03.02.10	03.02.10
David Bishop	Dillon Felegie	Truancy
Deputy Cason S Jones	Wayne T Freshour	Driving Under Influence	03.03.10	03.03.10
Deputy Cason S Jones	Ross Lee Miller	Driving Under Influence	03.03.10	03.05.10

WV State Police Citation(s):

Defendant	Issued	Charge(s)
Kevin Daniel Amos	02.14.10	Seat Belt Violation
		No Proof of Insurance
Heather Ann Black	02.10.10	No Proof of Insurance
Douglas Scott Freeman	02.28.10	Fail to Maintain Control
		DR/W REV for Defective Equipment
Dencil Shawn Leeson	02.24.10	No Proof of Insurance
Ronald Eugene Petty	02.06.10	Failure to Maintain Control
Andrew E Robinson	03.07.10	Speeding
Palmer E Stephens	03.04.10	Registration Violations
Josh M Williams	02.08.10	Speeding
		Driver Suspended - 2nd

Gilmer County Sheriff Citation(s):

Defendant	Issued	Charge(s)
Tiffany Bennington	02.03.10	No Proof of Insurance
Kristen R Butcher	02.12.10	Driving Revoked
Kevin Ray Curry	02.12.10	Driving w/o License
Francis J Dennison	02.04.10	Driving Suspended
		Revoked for DUI 3-rd Offense
		Driving Under Influence 3-rd Offense
Wayne Thomas Freshour	03.04.10	No Proof of Insurance
Patrick W Frymier	02.21.10	Possession of Alcohol
Ricki Soloman Lee	02.09.10	Driving Suspended
		Revoked Non-DUI
Ross Lee Miller	03.03.10	Driving Under the Influence
Rafael A Shaffer	02.12.10	Passing in No Passing Zone - Curve

City of Glenville Citation(s):

Defendant	Issued	Charge(s)
Edna Lee Adkins	03.10.10	Motor Vehicle Inspection
		No Proof of Insurance
Joran Mishk Biscomb	02.19.10	Shoplifting
		Requests $50 Mandatory Penalty(SEC.1d)
Corey Martin Godfrey	02.06.10	Driving Under the Influence
Cody Spence Grounds	02.25.10	Reckless Driving
Joseph Tickle	02.25.10	Operator's
Rex Larry Wallbrown	03.03.10	Operator's

Worthless Check(s) Details:

Defendant	Complainant	Amount
Steven R Hornsby	Somerville Exxon	$78.04
Nicole M Cema	Foodland - Glenville	$20.80
Sherry Padgett	Foodland - Glenville	$106.60

Upcoming Movies - 03.12.10

2010-03-11T07:29:26Z

Green Zone

Opens Friday, March 12, 2010 | Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min.
R - Violence and language

In 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Matt Damon) and his team of inspectors are on a mission to find Iraq’s reported stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction. Traveling from one dangerous site to the other, Miller and his team fail to find any chemical agents or other weapons. Instead, they discover an elaborate cover-up in which the most elusive weapon of all is the truth.

Cast: Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson, Amy Ryan, Khalid Abdalla, Jason Isaacs
Director: Paul Greengrass
Genres: War Drama, Political Thriller, Thriller

Our Family Wedding

Opens Friday, March 12, 2010 | Runtime: 1 hr. 30 min.
PG-13 - Some sexual content and brief strong language

“Our marriage, their wedding.“ It’s lesson number one for any newly engaged couple, and Lucia (America Ferrera) and Marcus (Lance Gross) are no exception. In Fox Searchlight Pictures’ OUR FAMILY WEDDING, they learn the hard way that the path to saying “I do” can be rife with familial strife. When they return from college and too suddenly announce their marriage plans, they soon discover that their fathers - two highly competitive over-the-top egos - can wreak a major amount of havoc on their special day. With insults flying and tempers running high, it’s anyone’s guess if the alpha dads (Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia) will survive to make it down the aisle in one piece. Lucia’s mother (Diana Maria Riva) is busy planning the wedding of “her” dreams and the only levelheaded one in the bunch is Angela (Regina King), the groom’s father’s best friend and lawyer, who manages to keep her cool when the madness reaches a crescendo.

Cast: Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Carlos Mencia, Regina King, Lance Gross
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy

Remember Me

Opens Friday, March 12, 2010 | Runtime: 1 hr. 53 min.
PG-13 - Violence, sexual content, language and smoking

In the romantic drama Remember Me, Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City who has a strained relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) ever since tragedy separated their family. Tyler didn’t think anyone could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally (Emilie de Ravin) through an unusual twist of fate. Love was the last thing on his mind, but as her spirit unexpectedly heals and inspires him, he begins to fall for her. Through their love, he begins to find happiness and meaning in his life. But soon, hidden secrets are revealed, and the circumstances that brought them together slowly threaten to tear them apart. Remember Me is an unforgettable story about the power of love, the strength of family, and the importance of living passionately and treasuring every day of one’s life.

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Pierce Brosnan
Director: Allen Coulter
Genres: Romantic Drama, Drama

She’s Out of My League

Opens Friday, March 12, 2010 | Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min.
R - Language and sexual content

Kirk (Jay Baruchel), an average guy stuck in a dead-end job, can’t believe his luck when a gorgeous, successful woman named Molly (Alice Eve) falls in love with him. With no help from his stunned friends, relatives and ex-girlfriend, Kirk must figure out how to make this unlikely relationship work, even though he’s the first to admit that Molly is way beyond him.

Cast: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller, Mike Vogel, Nate Torrence
Director: Jim Field Smith
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy

UPCOMING RELEASES (Dates Subject to Change; Not All Films in All Areas)
March 12: Green Zone, Our Family Wedding, Remember Me, She’s Out of My League
March 19: Bounty Hunter, Hot Tub Time Machine, Season of the Witch
March 26: Clash of the Titans, How to Train Your Dragon, I Love You Phillip Morris
April 02: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Furry Vengeance, Last Song, Repo Man, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I get Married Too
April 09: Date Night, The Losers
April 16: Back Up Plan, Death at a Funeral, Kick Ass
April 23: MacGruber, Oceans, Wall Street II
April 30: A Nightmare on Elm Street
May 07: Iron Man II
May 14: Letters to Juliet, Robin Hood, Takers
May 21: Shrek Forever After
May 28: Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Sex and the City II

Governor Manchin Challenges State BOE

2010-03-11T07:23:59Z

Governor Joe Manchin challenged members of the state Board of Education Wednesday to be agents of change in public education in the Mountain State.

Manchin made a rare appearance before the board at its monthly meeting. “You must take the lead,“ Manchin said.

The governor wants to call a special session of the legislature this spring to make major changes in education, but he says the effort would be wasted unless the state Department of Education and the state Board of Education are out in front.

“Take the leadership as a board,“ Manchin urged. “Are you satisfied with the results?“

The governor says the state has been recognized for changing its standards in recent years, but education results don’t match the amount of money West Virginia taxpayers put out.

“The money is there, but the effort needs to be better,“ Manchin told board members. “The administrative costs are too high.“

West Virginia’s application for federal Race to the Top funds was turned down last week. There’s a second round of funding available with applications due in June.

The governor wants to make major changes in education before then in a special session, but not without the state board.

Gilmer County PSD Office Will Be Closed on Good Friday

2010-03-11T07:16:20Z

The Gilmer County PSD will be closed on Good Friday, April 02, 2010 at 232 West Main Street, Glenville, WV.

If you have any questions, call 304.462.4272.

~~ Brenda Lawson, General Mgr. ~~

Happy Birthday Greyson - 2010

2010-03-11T07:15:32Z

Happy 2nd Birthday to My Little Boy

Doddridge County: Warning of White Van Scam

2010-03-11T07:14:14Z

Doddridge County Sheriff’s Department is warning the Doddridge County residents about a white Dodge Caravan with Pennsylvania tags.

The men inside the van are perpetuating a potential scam, a Sheriff Deputies said.

“The scammers are approaching the homes of women and the elderly, then attempting to sell them various items ranging from medical supplies to paper towels.”

However, Sheriff Department said this is a excuse to get into people’s homes and potentially steal from them later.

The Doddridge County Sheriff Department encourages anyone who is approached by these men to call 911 immediately.

Braxton County Development Authority Awarded Federal Grant

2010-03-11T07:13:23Z

The Braxton County Development Authority is receiving a federal grant of $150,000.

The federal money was approved by a Rural Business Enterprise Grant.

According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, the department serves as the lead federal entity for rural development needs and administers program assistance through its housing, business/cooperative, community and infrastructure programs.

Officials said the funds will be used to help in renovating space in an existing building to retain a current tenant, Triune Group.

The grant is expected to save seven existing jobs, according to the news release.

WV Municipalities May Garnish Tax Refunds

2010-03-11T07:13:11Z

Taxpayers who fail to pay municipal fines in West Virginia could receive lighter refund checks.

State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced Tuesday that taxpayers who fail to pay municipal fines and other costs within 270 days will be subject to having their personal income tax refunds withheld or denied.

Municipalities that sign up for the legislatively mandated program will send lists of delinquent taxpayers to the state tax commissioner.

The State Tax Department will then notify affected taxpayers of the amount being withheld.

The West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals will hear all appeals.

SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PINEAPPLE AND JALAPEÑO CHILIES

2010-03-11T07:12:13Z

Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
12-ounce package fresh pineapple chunks (1-3/4 cups)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Direction:
Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer on a work surface and cover with plastic wrap.
Using a heavy skillet or a rolling pin, pound them until flattened to about 1/2 inch thick.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
Dredge both sides of each breast in the seasoned flour.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat the oil and butter.
Add the chicken breasts and cook until they are well browned on both sides and no longer pink at the center, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Do not clean the skillet.
While the chicken breasts are cooking, drain the juice from the pineapple into a measuring cup.
Add enough orange juice to total 3/4 cup.
Stir in the cornstarch, then set aside.
Return the skillet to the stove over medium-low.
Add the drained pineapple and brown sugar.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the pineapple begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the chilies and garlic and stir until the garlic is beginning to color, 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in the reserved juice.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened and reduced slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the cilantro, then serve, spooned over the chicken breasts.

Servings: 4.

Gilmer County Retired School Employees Meeting - 03.16.10

2010-03-11T07:10:25Z

Gilmer County Retired School Employees Meeting - 01.19.10

Gilmer County Retired School Employees (GCARSE) will meet on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 11:30 AM at the Gilmer County Senior Center in Glenville for Lunch.

Speaker will be Christian Abildso from WVU.

Subject: Wellness.

Remember to bring items for the auction for the grant-in-aid.

Bluegrass Saturday Night 03.13.10

2010-03-11T07:05:19Z

Saturday March 13, 2010 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Upper West Fork Park located on Rt. 16 at Chloe, WV.

Featuring: Rockey Branch Bluegrass with Back Up - The Hillbilly Stompers

No alcohol allowed.

For more information call Sharon Settles at 304.655.8280

Doddridge County: Fire Incinerates 50 Scrap Cars at Salvage Yard

2010-03-11T07:04:16Z

A salvage yard in Doddridge caught on fire when an employee was working on a car with a torch, and the sparks from the torch caused the fire.

It took the firefighters almost four hours on Tuesday to contain the fire at Nicholson’s Auto on Tarkiln Road in Doak, in Doddridge County.

The fire spread through a stack of cars, incinerating about 50 of them.

Firefighters from Salem, McClellan, Smithburg, West Union, and NutterFort fought the fire.

Flashback: What Happened on March 11, ....

2010-03-11T07:02:45Z

• 1834 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act authorizing the following counties to erect gates across public highways: Kanawha County, Mason County, Wood County, Jackson County, and Cabell County.

• 1834 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act requiring the owners of dams to also construct locks on the Little Kanawha River from its confluence with the Ohio River to Bulltown.

• 1856 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act creating Roane County from parts of Kanawha County, Jackson County, and Gilmer County, with an election scheduled to determine whether the county seat would be at California (present-day Spencer) or the farm of Robert Luney.

• 1881 - The West Virginia Legislature passed an act appropriating $1,339.23 to pay the first batallion of West Virginia volunteers for their service in “preserving the peace” during the coal strike in Fayette County in January 1880. It was approved by the governor on March 12.

• 1889 - The New Mala Noche Mining Company was incorporated in West Virginia by the following: John Allan Mackinon, John Allan Mackinon, Jr., James M. Chapin, Oscar T. Earle, and James Gilmer, all of New York city. The company’s purpose was to operate mines in Mexico, with its main offices in New York city and Zactecas, Mexico.

• 1891 - The West Virginia Legislature passed an act regulating elections and determining those offices for which the people could vote. It became law without the approval of the governor on March 18.

• 1902 - An electric light plant opened in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, establishing electric light in that town for the first time.

• 1939 - The West Virginia Legislature passed an act requiring strip mine operators to acuire a permit from the Department of Mines and to post $50 in bonds for each acre of land disturbed for its reclamation.

• 1956 - The West Virginia NAACP filed suit in the United States District Court in Charleston to force the Logan County Board of Education to integrate its schools more quickly. State NAACP President T. G. Nutter indicated at this time that similar suits were being considered against boards of education in Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Hardy County, and Boone County.

• 1965 - A Chicao Daily News article reported that former West Virginia governor Marland was working as a cab driver in Chicago. The following month, Marland returned to Charleston as an associate director of James F. Edward Enterprises, headquartered in Chester (Hancock County). Presumably, Marland was considering another run for political office when he learned of his terminal illness later that year.

• 1969 - Governor Arch Moore “fired” 2,627 striking road maintenance workers (the total was originally announced as 3,600).

• 1983 - The Consolidation Coal Company and Eastern Associated Coal Company announced the layoff of 369 employees in Mercer County and Monongalia County. That same day, Eastern recalled 195 employees in Raleigh County.

• 1995 - West Virginia legislative session ends.

U.S.A. Ecocomy Brief - 03.10.10

2010-03-11T07:02:36Z

Employer Costs for Employee Compensation
Private industry employers spent an average of $27.42 per hour worked for employee compensation in December 2009.

Wages and salaries averaged $19.41 and benefits, $8.00.

Private industry costs for employees averaged $1.86 per hour worked for paid leave benefits and $2.25 for legally required benefits.

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
There were 2.7 million job openings on the last business day of January 2010.

The job openings rate rose over the month to 2.1%, the highest the rate has been since February2009.

The hires rate (3.1%) and the separations rate (3.2%) were unchanged in January.

WV House and Senate - 03.10.10

2010-03-11T07:01:48Z

House members passed a dozen bills Wednesday including one to extend deadlines for approval of subdivision and other land development projects. And Del. Harry K. White is assuring citizens that the budget bill approved by the House includes money to allow hundreds of senior citizens to remain in their homes instead of going to nursing homes.

The bill to allow optometrists to do some limited laser surgery emerged from committee and was read on the floor for a first time today. However, committee members removed the laser surgery provision and now the bill seems unsatisfactory to both sides in the debate.