Letter Gap
Open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Unless appointments take us away for the day.
Feel free to call ahead if traveling long distances.
304.462.8341
Located 6 miles out of Glenville, WV along U.S. Hwy 33 W at Letter Gap, WV.
Many handmade Country/Primitive Items. Gift Certificates Available.
Open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Unless appointments take us away for the day.
Feel free to call ahead if traveling long distances.
304.462.8341
Located 6 miles out of Glenville, WV along U.S. Hwy 33 W at Letter Gap, WV.
Many handmade Country/Primitive Items. Gift Certificates Available.
Open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Unless appointments take us away for the day.
Feel free to call ahead if traveling long distances.
304.462.8341
Located 6 miles out of Glenville, WV along U.S. Hwy 33 W at Letter Gap, WV.
Many handmade Country/Primitive Items. Gift Certificates Available.
LOG CABIN CRAFTS
6413 US HWY 33 WEST GLENVILLE, WV
304.462.8341
A ONE of Kind Craft Shop featuring Country, Primitive and Unique Home Decor Items.
Handmade Dolls * Angels * Patchwork Items * Arrangements with Electric and/or Battery operated candles * Barn Stars * Tobacco Lathe Stars and Ladders * Snowmen * Wreaths * and So Much More.
BUSINESS HOURS MOST WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAYS OPEN FROM 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
CLOSED SUNDAY Feel free to call before traveling long distances
Annual Christmas Open House Will be on Saturday November 24, 2012, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
LOG CABIN CRAFTS
6413 US HWY 33 WEST GLENVILLE, WV
304.462.8341
A ONE of Kind Craft Shop featuring Country, Primitive and Unique Home Decor Items.
Handmade Dolls * Angels * Patchwork Items * Arrangements with Electric and/or Battery operated candles * Barn Stars * Tobacco Lathe Stars and Ladders * Snowmen * Wreaths * and So Much More.
BUSINESS HOURS MOST WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAYS OPEN FROM 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
CLOSED SUNDAY Feel free to call before traveling long distances
Annual Christmas Open House Will be on Saturday November 24, 2012, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
LOG CABIN CRAFTS
6413 US HWY 33 WEST GLENVILLE, WV
304.462.8341
A ONE of Kind Craft Shop featuring Country, Primitive and Unique Home Decor Items.
Handmade Dolls * Angels * Patchwork Items * Arrangements with Electric and/or Battery operated candles * Barn Stars * Tobacco Lathe Stars and Ladders * Snowmen * Wreaths * and So Much More.
BUSINESS HOURS MOST WEEKDAYS AND SATURDAYS OPEN FROM 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
CLOSED SUNDAY Feel free to call before traveling long distances
Annual Christmas Open House Will be on Saturday November 24, 2012, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
Lloyd Richard “Dick” Stalnaker
Age 83 of Glenville, West Virginia, departed this life at 9:08 AM, Monday, October 22, 2012 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, West Virginia, following a brief illness.
He was born April 16, 1929 at Letter Gap, Gilmer County, West Virginia, son of Wynona Brannon Stalnaker of Letter Gap, WV and the late Okey Stalnaker, Jr.
Dick attended Normantown High School and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a former truck driver, construction worker and farmer.
He delivered the Exponent/Telegram for several years, was a Tax Assessor in Gilmer County, where he was elected for 8 terms, and served for 29 1/2 years.
He was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, member of the Glenville Lion’s Club, and Kanawha Drive Community Inc.
On November 21, 1947 Dick was united in marriage to Marito Furr Stalnaker who survives at their Kanawha Drive Farm.
Surviving are: 2 Sons, Michael Richard “Mike” Stalnaker and wife Terri of Glenville, WV and Patrick Lloyd “Pat” Stalnaker of Glenville, WV; 1 Granddaughter, Stacey Stalnaker of Glenville, WV; 1 Great-grandson, Jack Norman of Glenville, WV; 2 Brothers, Okey Lee Stalnaker and wife Margaret of Letter Gap, WV and Bill Stalnaker and wife Betty of Glenville, WV; 1 Sister-in-law, Audra Stalnaker of Letter Gap, WV.
Along with his father, he was preceded in death by: (1 brother) Gene Stalnaker and 1 Daughter-in-law, Robin Stalnaker.
Funeral Services will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville WV; at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 25, 2012.
Burial will follow in the Meadow Lane Cemetery.
Friends may call 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday at the Mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family of Dick Stalnaker with arrangements.
The Hardman Fork Baptist Church will hold a revival meeting beginning Sunday, October 14, 2012 and continue throughout the week.
Services will begin at 7:00 PM nightly.
Everyone is invited to come and share an evening with the Hardman Fork Baptist Church, located on Grass Run Road off of U.S. Hwy 33W/119S in Letter Gap, WV.
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GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS BUS SCHEDULES 2012-2013 |
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| Run times are approximate and subject to change. All Students need to be at designated bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick up. | |
| GLENVILLE AREA | |
| Bus #65 Darrel Ramsey | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:10 County Line | 3:15 Glenville Elementary School |
| 7:20 Robert’s Service Center | 3:25 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:25 Mouth of Sinking Creek | 3:33 Center St., Mineral Road, Sycamore |
| 7:40 River Street | 3:45 River Street |
| 7:50 Sycamore | 4:00 Mouth of Sinking Creek |
| 7:55 Mineral Road | 4:10 Robert’s Service Center |
| 8:00 Gilmer County High School | 4:20 County Line |
| 8:10 Glenville Elementary School | |
| Bus #57 John Isenhart | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:15 Trace Fork | 3:15 Glenville Elementary School |
| 7:25 Tanner School | 3:18 Main Street (Elementary School Only) |
| 7:37 Mouth of Third Run | 3:20 Watch Me Grow Daycare |
| 7:50 Gilmer County High School | 3:25 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:55 Main Street (Elementary School Only) | 3:50 Mouth of Third Run |
| 7:58 Watch Me Grow Daycare | 3:55 Tanner School |
| 8:05 Glenville Elementary School | 4:00 Trace Fork |
| SAND FORK AREA | |
| Bus #67 Glen Greathouse | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:45 Turkey Fork | 3:20 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 6:48 Tolar Fork | 3:30 Mouth of Gluck Run |
| 7:05 Dusk Camp | 3:40 Duck Run (Transfer Bus #66) |
| 7:22 Low Gap | 3:43 Duck Run |
| 7:25 Edna Street | 3:55 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:28 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:00 Edna Street |
| 7:40 Duck Run | 4:10 Low Gap |
| 7:50 Gluck Run (Transfer Bus #66) | 4:15 Turkey Fork |
| 8:02 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:27 Tolar Fork |
| 4:34 Dusk Camp | |
| Bus #66 Susie Kirkpatrick | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:55 Gilmer Straight | 3:15 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:00 Copen | 3:40 Duck Run (Transfer Bus #67) |
| 7:10 Stout’s Mills | 3:45 Lynch Run |
| 7:15 Head of Sliding | 3:55 Marge Burke Bridge |
| 7:20 Route 5 | 4:00 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:25 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:05 Route 5 |
| 7:30 Marge Burke Bridge | 4:10 Head of Sliding |
| 7:40 Lynch Run | 4:15 Stout’s Mills |
| 7:50 Appcon (Transfer Bus #67) | 4:25 Copen |
| 7:55 Glenville Elementary School | 4:40 Gilmer Straight |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | |
| Bus #68 Tim White | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:11 Right Fork Ellis | 3:10 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:25 Ellis | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:45 Head of Joe’s Run | 3:40 Glenville Elementary School |
| 7:50 Sand Fork Elementary School | 3:50 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | 4:00 Head of Joe’s Run |
| 4:20 Ellis | |
| 4:30 Right Fork Ellis | |
| Bus #62 Randy Hitt | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:05 Rocky Fork | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:34 Indian Fork | 3:35 Main Street (High School Only) |
| 7:41 Upper Sand Fork (Bridge) | 3:50 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:45 Mouth of Ellis | 4:00 Mouth of Ellis |
| 7:55 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:04 Upper Sand Fork (Bridge) |
| 8:05 Main Street (High School Only) | 4:11 Indian Fork |
| 8:10 Gilmer County High School | 4:35 Rocky Fork |
| NORMANTOWN AREA | |
| Bus #64 Colin Hartshorn | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Rosedale | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:10 Head of Tanner (#4) | 3:53 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:33 Aunt Minnie’s Farm | 4:03 Route 33/119 |
| 7:38 Route 33/119 | 4:08 Aunt Minnie’s Farm |
| 7:45 Normantown Elementary School | 4:41 Mouth of Tanner (#4) |
| 8:15 Gilmer County High School | 4:51 Tanner |
| Bus #56 Dean Baringer | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Lower Level Run (Turnaround) | 3:23 Normantown Elementary School |
| 6:55 Cedarville Store | 3:38 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer Bus #70) |
| 7:03 Leatherbark | 3:50 Head of Spruce Run |
| 7:20 Head of Bull Run (Turnaround) | 4:00 Cedar Creek State Park |
| 7:30 Cedar Creek State Park | 4:10 Head of Bull Run |
| 7:40 Head of Spruce Run | 4:20 Head of Leatherbark |
| 7:46 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer #70) | 4:32 Cedarville Store |
| 8:10 Normantown Elementary School | 4:38 Lower Level Run |
| Bus #63 James Hacker | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Mouth of Cub Fork | 3:15 Glenville Elementary School |
| 6:53 Perkins Hill Bridge | 3:25 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:04 Hunter Run Road & Steer Creek | 3:32 Brooklyn |
| 7:07 Turn at Sherwoods | 3:40 Camden Flats |
| 7:19 Head of Steer Run (Jim Moss) | 3:56 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:30 Mouth of Steer Run | 3:58 Mouth of Steer Run |
| 7:37 Normantown Elementary School | 4:15 Turn at Sherwoods |
| 7:53 Camden Flats | 4:19 Hunter Run Road/Steer Creek |
| 8:00 Brooklyn | 4:25 Perkin’s Hill Bridge |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | 4:32 Cub Fork |
| 8:10 Glenville Elementary School | |
| Bus #70 Mike Hill | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:55 Head of Laurel Run | 3:27 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:06 Mouth of Flat Run | 3:35 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer Bus #56) |
| 7:20 Mouth of Popular Lick | 3:45 Grass Run (Transfer Bus #60) |
| 7:35 Normantown Elementary School | 3:50 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:42 Mouth of Grass Run (Transfer Bus #60) | 4:10 Mouth of Poplar Lick |
| 7:46 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer Bus #56) | 4:25 Laurel Run |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | 4:30 Flat Run |
| Bus #60 Virgil Meadows | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:41 Chestnut Lick | 3:25 Normantown Elementary School |
| 6:56 Mouth of Chestnut Lick | 3:45 Mouth of Grass Run (Bus #70 Transfer) |
| 7:06 Stumptown | 4:00 Grass Run |
| 7:16 Mouth of Owens Run | 4:10 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:20 Normantown Elementary School | 4:25 Mouth of Owens Run |
| 7:36 Grass Run | 4:35 Stumptown |
| 7:42 Mouth of Grass Run (Bus #70 Transfers) | 4:45 Mouth of Chestnut Lick |
| 8:06 Normantown Elementary School | 4:55 Chestnut Lick |
| TROY AREA | |
| Bus #59 Kelvin Sprouse | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Head of Big Run Road | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:00 End of Coning’s Straight | 3:45 Baldwin Church (Transfer Bus #55) |
| 7:15 Troy Elementary School | 4:00 Fink Creek Road |
| 7:25 Head of Hemlock Road | 4:08 Hemlock Road |
| 7:35 Linn (Transfer Bus #55) | 4:35 End of Coning’s Straight |
| 8:01 Glenville Elementary School | |
| 8:07 Gilmer County High School | |
| Bus #61 Sam Perrin | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:55 County Line on Route 9 | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 6:58 Route 9 | 3:33 Beverly Drive |
| 7:08 Tanner Creek Road | 3:50 Troy Elementary School |
| 7:13 Jesse’s Run | 4:10 Newberne |
| 7:25 Newberne | 4:20 Jesse’s Run |
| 7:45 Troy Elementary School | 4:25 Tanner Creek Road |
| 8:05 Beverly Drive | 4:35 Route 9 |
| 8:10 Gilmer County High School | |
| Bus #55 Todd Stewart | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:30 Upper Horn Creek | 3:25 Troy Elementary School |
| 6:35 Cox’s Mills | 3:45 Baldwin Church (Transfer Bus #59) |
| 6:45 Auburn | 3:55 Dowell |
| 6:58 Lower Horn Creek | 4:15 Cox’s Mills |
| 7:15 Dowell | 4:25 Auburn |
| 7:36 Linn (Transfers with Bus #59) | 4:35 Upper Horn Creek |
| 7:45 Troy Elementary School | |
| Revised 08.07.12 - Joe Frashure | |
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GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS BUS SCHEDULES 2012-2013 |
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| Run times are approximate and subject to change. All Students need to be at designated bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick up. | |
| GLENVILLE AREA | |
| Bus #65 Darrel Ramsey | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:10 County Line | 3:15 Glenville Elementary School |
| 7:20 Robert’s Service Center | 3:25 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:25 Mouth of Sinking Creek | 3:33 Center St., Mineral Road, Sycamore |
| 7:40 River Street | 3:45 River Street |
| 7:50 Sycamore | 4:00 Mouth of Sinking Creek |
| 7:55 Mineral Road | 4:10 Robert’s Service Center |
| 8:00 Gilmer County High School | 4:20 County Line |
| 8:10 Glenville Elementary School | |
| Bus #57 John Isenhart | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:15 Trace Fork | 3:15 Glenville Elementary School |
| 7:25 Tanner School | 3:18 Main Street (Elementary School Only) |
| 7:37 Mouth of Third Run | 3:20 Watch Me Grow Daycare |
| 7:50 Gilmer County High School | 3:25 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:55 Main Street (Elementary School Only) | 3:50 Mouth of Third Run |
| 7:58 Watch Me Grow Daycare | 3:55 Tanner School |
| 8:05 Glenville Elementary School | 4:00 Trace Fork |
| SAND FORK AREA | |
| Bus #67 Glen Greathouse | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:45 Turkey Fork | 3:20 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 6:48 Tolar Fork | 3:30 Mouth of Gluck Run |
| 7:05 Dusk Camp | 3:40 Duck Run (Transfer Bus #66) |
| 7:22 Low Gap | 3:43 Duck Run |
| 7:25 Edna Street | 3:55 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:28 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:00 Edna Street |
| 7:40 Duck Run | 4:10 Low Gap |
| 7:50 Gluck Run (Transfer Bus #66) | 4:15 Turkey Fork |
| 8:02 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:27 Tolar Fork |
| 4:34 Dusk Camp | |
| Bus #66 Susie Kirkpatrick | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:55 Gilmer Straight | 3:15 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:00 Copen | 3:40 Duck Run (Transfer Bus #67) |
| 7:10 Stout’s Mills | 3:45 Lynch Run |
| 7:15 Head of Sliding | 3:55 Marge Burke Bridge |
| 7:20 Route 5 | 4:00 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:25 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:05 Route 5 |
| 7:30 Marge Burke Bridge | 4:10 Head of Sliding |
| 7:40 Lynch Run | 4:15 Stout’s Mills |
| 7:50 Appcon (Transfer Bus #67) | 4:25 Copen |
| 7:55 Glenville Elementary School | 4:40 Gilmer Straight |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | |
| Bus #68 Tim White | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:11 Right Fork Ellis | 3:10 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:25 Ellis | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:45 Head of Joe’s Run | 3:40 Glenville Elementary School |
| 7:50 Sand Fork Elementary School | 3:50 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | 4:00 Head of Joe’s Run |
| 4:20 Ellis | |
| 4:30 Right Fork Ellis | |
| Bus #62 Randy Hitt | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 7:05 Rocky Fork | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:34 Indian Fork | 3:35 Main Street (High School Only) |
| 7:41 Upper Sand Fork (Bridge) | 3:50 Sand Fork Elementary School |
| 7:45 Mouth of Ellis | 4:00 Mouth of Ellis |
| 7:55 Sand Fork Elementary School | 4:04 Upper Sand Fork (Bridge) |
| 8:05 Main Street (High School Only) | 4:11 Indian Fork |
| 8:10 Gilmer County High School | 4:35 Rocky Fork |
| NORMANTOWN AREA | |
| Bus #64 Colin Hartshorn | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Rosedale | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:10 Head of Tanner (#4) | 3:53 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:33 Aunt Minnie’s Farm | 4:03 Route 33/119 |
| 7:38 Route 33/119 | 4:08 Aunt Minnie’s Farm |
| 7:45 Normantown Elementary School | 4:41 Mouth of Tanner (#4) |
| 8:15 Gilmer County High School | 4:51 Tanner |
| Bus #56 Dean Baringer | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Lower Level Run (Turnaround) | 3:23 Normantown Elementary School |
| 6:55 Cedarville Store | 3:38 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer Bus #70) |
| 7:03 Leatherbark | 3:50 Head of Spruce Run |
| 7:20 Head of Bull Run (Turnaround) | 4:00 Cedar Creek State Park |
| 7:30 Cedar Creek State Park | 4:10 Head of Bull Run |
| 7:40 Head of Spruce Run | 4:20 Head of Leatherbark |
| 7:46 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer #70) | 4:32 Cedarville Store |
| 8:10 Normantown Elementary School | 4:38 Lower Level Run |
| Bus #63 James Hacker | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Mouth of Cub Fork | 3:15 Glenville Elementary School |
| 6:53 Perkins Hill Bridge | 3:25 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:04 Hunter Run Road & Steer Creek | 3:32 Brooklyn |
| 7:07 Turn at Sherwoods | 3:40 Camden Flats |
| 7:19 Head of Steer Run (Jim Moss) | 3:56 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:30 Mouth of Steer Run | 3:58 Mouth of Steer Run |
| 7:37 Normantown Elementary School | 4:15 Turn at Sherwoods |
| 7:53 Camden Flats | 4:19 Hunter Run Road/Steer Creek |
| 8:00 Brooklyn | 4:25 Perkin’s Hill Bridge |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | 4:32 Cub Fork |
| 8:10 Glenville Elementary School | |
| Bus #70 Mike Hill | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:55 Head of Laurel Run | 3:27 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:06 Mouth of Flat Run | 3:35 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer Bus #56) |
| 7:20 Mouth of Popular Lick | 3:45 Grass Run (Transfer Bus #60) |
| 7:35 Normantown Elementary School | 3:50 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:42 Mouth of Grass Run (Transfer Bus #60) | 4:10 Mouth of Poplar Lick |
| 7:46 Mouth of Cedar Creek (Transfer Bus #56) | 4:25 Laurel Run |
| 8:05 Gilmer County High School | 4:30 Flat Run |
| Bus #60 Virgil Meadows | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:41 Chestnut Lick | 3:25 Normantown Elementary School |
| 6:56 Mouth of Chestnut Lick | 3:45 Mouth of Grass Run (Bus #70 Transfer) |
| 7:06 Stumptown | 4:00 Grass Run |
| 7:16 Mouth of Owens Run | 4:10 Normantown Elementary School |
| 7:20 Normantown Elementary School | 4:25 Mouth of Owens Run |
| 7:36 Grass Run | 4:35 Stumptown |
| 7:42 Mouth of Grass Run (Bus #70 Transfers) | 4:45 Mouth of Chestnut Lick |
| 8:06 Normantown Elementary School | 4:55 Chestnut Lick |
| TROY AREA | |
| Bus #59 Kelvin Sprouse | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:50 Head of Big Run Road | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 7:00 End of Coning’s Straight | 3:45 Baldwin Church (Transfer Bus #55) |
| 7:15 Troy Elementary School | 4:00 Fink Creek Road |
| 7:25 Head of Hemlock Road | 4:08 Hemlock Road |
| 7:35 Linn (Transfer Bus #55) | 4:35 End of Coning’s Straight |
| 8:01 Glenville Elementary School | |
| 8:07 Gilmer County High School | |
| Bus #61 Sam Perrin | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:55 County Line on Route 9 | 3:30 Gilmer County High School |
| 6:58 Route 9 | 3:33 Beverly Drive |
| 7:08 Tanner Creek Road | 3:50 Troy Elementary School |
| 7:13 Jesse’s Run | 4:10 Newberne |
| 7:25 Newberne | 4:20 Jesse’s Run |
| 7:45 Troy Elementary School | 4:25 Tanner Creek Road |
| 8:05 Beverly Drive | 4:35 Route 9 |
| 8:10 Gilmer County High School | |
| Bus #55 Todd Stewart | |
| MORNING | EVENING |
| 6:30 Upper Horn Creek | 3:25 Troy Elementary School |
| 6:35 Cox’s Mills | 3:45 Baldwin Church (Transfer Bus #59) |
| 6:45 Auburn | 3:55 Dowell |
| 6:58 Lower Horn Creek | 4:15 Cox’s Mills |
| 7:15 Dowell | 4:25 Auburn |
| 7:36 Linn (Transfers with Bus #59) | 4:35 Upper Horn Creek |
| 7:45 Troy Elementary School | |
| Revised 08.07.12 - Joe Frashure | |
Mason Cody Stalnaker
Age 4 months, departed this life Sunday morning, July 08, 2012 in United Hospital Center Emergency Room following an unexpected illness.
He was born March 05, 2012 in Morgantown, WV the son of William Cody and Kristin Stalnaker of Glenville, WV.
Mason is survived by:
Maternal grandmother: Lynn Lowther of Linn, WV and maternal grandfather, Barry Leady of Auburn, WV
Paternal grandparents: Bill and Debbie Stalnaker of Glenville, WV
Paternal great-grandparents: Bill and Betty Stalnaker of Glenville, WV
Maternal great-grandparents: Gene and Arletta Dalton of Summersville, WV
Maternal great-grandmother: Ann Leady of Auburn, WV
Paternal great-great -grandmother: Winnie Stalnaker of Letter Gap, WV
He was preceded in death by maternal great-grandfather, Bob Leady and maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Esther Stewart and great-great-grandfather Okie Stalnaker.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Glenville First Baptist Church at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 with Rev. Kenny Fisher officiating.
Burial will follow in the Meadow Lane Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family of Mason Cody Stalnaker with arrangements.
5 Family Yard Sale at Rick Sprouse Residence in Letter Gap
Friday–Saturday June 29-30,2012
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
New Blackberry Curve with Accessories, small chest freezer, dresser,
recliner, abs coaster, jewelry, shoes, juniors, men’s, and plus size clothing,
dishes, books, camera, DVD’s, games and much more.
5 Family Yard Sale at Rick Sprouse Residence in Letter Gap
Friday–Saturday June 29-30,2012
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
New Blackberry Curve with Accessories, small chest freezer, dresser, recliner, abs coaster, jewelry, shoes, juniors, men’s, and plus size clothing, dishes, books, camera, DVD’s, games and much more.
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.
Beverly Lou Sprouse
Age 67 of Grass Run Road, (Letter Gap Community) departed this life at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born February 17, 1944 at Letter Gap, Gilmer County a daughter of the late Lester and Lillian Cox Baker.
She was a graduate of Weirton High School Class of ’62; retired from Gilmer Primary Care and Rehabilitation Center, Glenville as a receptionist for 17 years; former secretary to Dr. V; dedicated her life to helping others.
She enjoyed flea markets and yard sales and spending time with grandchildren.
She was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church at Stumptown.
On April 12, 1964 she was united in marriage to Larry Sprouse who survives at their Grass Run Road home.
Surviving : one son, Michael A. Sprouse, wife Angie of Normantown; two daughters, Bonita “Bonnie” Buracker, husband Donald of Martinsburg and Kelly Pritt, husband Johnnie of Flatwoods; grandchildren, Alexis and Isiac Sprouse; Rodney and Brandy Parsons; Karli Buracker; Aden and Blake Ryan Pritt; 2 great-grandchildren: Haley and Ryan Parsons.
Three brothers and 2 sisters survive: Orval “Butch” Baker of Wintersville, OH; James Baker, wife Lenora of Myrtle Beach, SC; Howard Baker of Steubenville, OH; Patricia Spencer of Weirton, WV and Debra Hutchison, husband Gene of Centreville, VA.
Funeral services will be held at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2011 with Pastor Michael Sprouse officiating.
Burial will follow in the Turner Cemetery at Lockney.
Friends may call 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday at the Mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family of Beverly Lou Sprouse with arrangements.
POSITION: Special Education Teacher- Gilmer County Schools
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2011-2012 School Year
JOB DESCRIPTION:
FOR THE POSITION OF: TEACHER
REPORTS TO: School Principal or Principal’s Designee
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Provides curricula required by the State of West Virginia and the Gilmer County Board of Education.
A. Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.
B. Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.
C. Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives.
D. Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement.
E. Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.
II. Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning that is consistent with the state/county school goals.
A. Follows established school discipline procedures which include the WV Student Code of Conduct.
B. Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.
C. Encourages students’ attendance.
D. Sets high positive expectations for student performance.
E. Encourages and acknowledges individual students’ accomplishments and appropriate behavior.
F. Treats students in a fair and equitable manner.
G. Accommodates individual learning differences.
H. Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.
I. Communicates with parents.
III. Implements an instructional management system to maximize student learning that is consistent with state/county/school goals.
A. Prepares and implements lesson plans.
B. Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials as appropriate.
C. Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.
D. Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.
E. Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.
F. Presents reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand.
G. Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.
H. Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.
I. Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding.
J. Maximizes student time on task.
K. Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.
L. Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional strategies.
M. Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.
N. Incorporates higher level thinking skills.
O. Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills.
P. Provides remediation activities for students.
Q. Designs, delivers, and assesses student learning activities addressing the state adopted instructional goals and objectives.
R. Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.
IV. Implements a system to gather, store, and monitor data related to student progress that is consistent with state/county/school goals.
A. Follows grading policies and regulations.
B. Maintains accurate and complete student records.
C. Monitors and evaluates student progress.
D. Provides feedback on student work.
E. Monitors student attendance.
V. Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel, and others.
A. Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.
B. Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and community and exhibits appropriate interactive skills.
D. Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly.
E. Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.
VI. Demonstrates behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication).
VII. Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides individual and/or group instruction.
2. Participates in SAT meetings for students and recommends education modifications to team.
3. Participates in SAT review for evaluating effectiveness of educational modifications or recommends SAT screening or multi-disciplinary assessment.
4. Observes students in the regular classroom setting.
5. Administers SAT screening tests to students referred through SATs.
6. Prepares and submits to the Office of Special Education signed written reports of SAT test results and recommendations for multidisciplinary assessment.
7. Attends Eligibility Committee Meetings/IEP meetings upon notification of the building principal or special education director.
8. Prepares individual education plans (IEPs) stating goals and objectives for each student receiving services.
9. Reviews and revises the IEPs annually.
10. Maintains valid and up-to-date student records.
11. Informs parents regularly of their children’s progress and seeks their cooperation and support.
12. Sends student progress reports to parents as required.
13. Consults with classroom teachers, parents, and others regarding student progress and suggestions for educational modifications.
14. Attends special education staff meetings.
15. Attends and/or participates in special education in-service/continuing education and other staff development activities.
16. Informs the principal/special education director of concerns or potential problems regarding the program.
17. Submits requisitions for materials to the building principal.
18. Maintains an inventory of materials purchased to serve special students.
19. Maintains professional standards in compliance with the laws, procedures, and policies set forth in federal, state, and county regulations.
20. Performs other duties assigned by the principal and director of special education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
West Virginia Certification in Special Education, Multi-Categorical 7-12
Qualifies or agrees to qualify as a “Highly Qualified Teacher”.
Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position.
REQUIREMENTS:
Teacher’s Responsibilities: Implements programs of study; Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning; Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning; Monitors student progress towards mastery of Content Standards and Objectives; Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis; Meets professional responsibilities and demonstrates competency in the application and use of technology as required.
SALARY: Based on Professional Salary Scale for Degree and Experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teacher’s Responsibilities: Implements programs of study; Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning; Utilizes instructional management systems models that increase student learning; Monitors student progress towards mastery of Content Standards and Objectives; Communicates effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis; Meets professional responsibilities and demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards as they apply to the classroom.
COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESUME SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Ronald Blankenship, Superintendent
Gilmer County Schools
201 North Court Street
Glenville, WV 26351
MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Friday, December 23, 2011 – 3:00 PM
As required by federal laws and regulation, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disabling condition, marital status, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.
Inquiries may be referred to:
Ronald Blankenship, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
Gilmer County Board of Education
201 North Court Street
Glenville, WV 26351
Or referred to: The Department of Education’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights
NOTE: State and federal laws include Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504; and other State or Federal laws and regulations governing students and employees.
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Posted: 12.16.11
Lillian Vale Cox Baker
Age 95 of Letter Gap WV (Grass Run Community) departed this life at 11:13 PM, Thursday December 08, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness.
Born August 14, 1916 in Gilmer County daughter of the late Rev. F.H. and Clara Grace Cox.
Lillian was a member of the Glenville Rebekah Lodge, Weston V.F.W., she loved quilting.
She was a Baptist by faith.
On December 11, 1938 she was married to Lester Baker, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2007.
Surviving are: (6 children) Patricia Spencer of Weirton WV, Orval “Butch” Baker of Wintersville OH, Beverly Lou Sprouse and husband Larry of Normantown WV, James Baker and wife Lenora of Myrtle Beach SC, Howard “Spike” Baker of Steubenville OH, Debra Hutchison and husband Gene of Centreville VA. There are 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren surviving. One sister also survives Marge Carpenter of Elyria OH.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday December 12, 2011 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc., Glenville WV, with Pastor Mike Sprouse officiating.
Burial will in the Cox Cemetery.
Friends may call 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday at the Mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Lillian Baker with arrangements.
Geraldine L. Taylor
Age 85 of Glenville WV, departed this life at 3:05 AM Thursday December 08, 2011 at her home following a long illness.
Born March 24, 1926 in Gilmer County daughter of the late Earl P. and Mamie Wright Murphy.
Mrs. Taylor was retired from Glenville State College in 1991 as a cashier, she loved to travel, member of Tops, and loved being with her family.
Geraldine was also a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness of Glenville.
On November 05, 1945 she was united in marriage to Claudius V. Taylor, who preceded her in death on January 01, 1992.
Surviving are: (1 Son) David Taylor of Vienna, (3 daughters) Elizabeth Greenlief of Glenville, Erma Heater and husband Harry of Glenville, and Sue Byrd of Burnt House, (1 sister) Anna Jean Allen of Letter Gap. There are 7 grandchildren and several great grandchildren also surviving.
Along with her husband and parents Geraldine was preceded in death by (1 brother) James Murphy.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 M Saturday December 10, 2011 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. , Glenville WV with Elder Brian Connington officiating.
Burial will follow in the Meadow Lane Cemetery (WV Highway 5 West) of Glenville.
Friends called 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday at the Mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Geraldine Taylor with arrangements.
THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE GILMER COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT HAS BEEN LIFTED EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, 11.30.11.
THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR PATIENCE AND CONTINUED SUPPORT.
Brenda Lawson, GM
Gilmer County PSD
304.462.4272
A group of wounded veterans recently participated in a special bear hunt in Pendleton and Hardy counties over a three-day period, September 26-28, 2011.
The nine hunters, seven of whom are from West Virginia, were part of the Wounded Warrior program, organized for the second year by the Potomac Highlands Wounded Warrior Outreach Program.
Participants included Jack Cormac of Letter Gap in Gilmer County; Jerry Flynn of Eleanor in Putnam County; David Rheuark of Petroleum in Ritchie County; Paul Harman of Charles Town in Jefferson County; Tony Smith of Smithfield in Wetzel County; James McCormick of New Haven in Mason County; Gary Sawyers of Daniels in Raleigh County; Robert Behrendt, Erie, PA; and Steve Wesley of Lorton, VA.
“The Potomac Highlands Wounded Warrior Outreach Program, working with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and with the support of the local community, especially the land owners and local bear hunters, was able to take nine of our bravest wounded warriors into the mountains to experience the thrill of hunting black bears,” said Bill Armstrong, president and organizer of the Potomac Highlands Wounded Warrior Outreach Program. “Through those efforts, seven of our hunters were able to harvest a great trophy and go away with memories that we hope help to overshadow the pain their wartime injuries have caused them and their families.”
Two of the biggest bears weighed in at 420 and 350 pounds. To show their support for the Warriors, 150 local residents turned out to help celebrate the last evening of the hunt.
“For the second year in a row, West Virginia was able to express our state’s gratitude to our service men and women by hosting a group of Wounded Warriors on a bear hunt,” said WVDNR Director Frank Jezioro. “We at the West Virginia DNR are proud to take part in this wonderful program and look forward to continued participation in the future. “
Later this month the organization will take a group of wheelchair-bound wounded warriors from Walter Reed Hospital to bow hunt deer.
For additional information, please call 304.358.2525.
The Hardman Fork Baptist Church will hold a revival meeting beginning Sunday, October 09, 2011.
Services will begin at 7:00 PM nightly.
Everyone is invited to come and share an evening with the Hardman Fork Baptist Church located on Grass Run Road off of WV Highway 33W / 119S between Glenville - Letter Gap and Normantown, WV.
Delmas Franklin Sprouse
Age 68 of Parkersburg, departed this life at 2:26 AM Thursday, September 29, 2011 in St. Joseph Hospital (Parkersburg) following a one week illness.
He was born on February 21, 1943 at Letter Gap (Gilmer County), son of the late Lytle and Hazel Grimes Sprouse.
Delmas retired from Walker Steel (Parkersburg), and was a former employee of the Wood County Board of Education.
He was baptized into the Upper Steer Run Baptist Church (Normantown WV) on July 08 1956, where he was presently a member at his death.
Delmas loved the lord, his church, his family and his fellowman.
He was jovial and caring. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, playing his guitar and studying God’s word.
He is survived by several sisters and brothers: Elaine (Roy) Morris, Janice Hendershot, Carol Harper, Verle Sprouse, Corlis (Randy) Stump all of Normantown WV. Betty Jenkins of Glenville WV, Eileen (Mike) Richardson of Spencer WV, Janette (Dave)Ramezan of Sand Fork WV, Sharon (Doyle) Zirkle of Mabie WV, Stephen (Carol) Sprouse, Kenneth Sprouse and Colin Sprouse all of Normantown WV, and Numerous nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces and nephews.
He was formerly married to Earnestine Moss Sprouse who also survives.
Preceding Delmas in death was his son Joseph Stanley Sprouse, brothers Roger Lytle Sprouse and infant brother Calvin Len Sprouse, Brother-in-Law Willard Hendershot, Glen Jenkins and Sam Harper, 2 Nephews preceding Scott Morris and Kennard Jenkins, and great grandniece Alece Tatman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Sunday, October 02, 2011 at the Upper Steer Run Baptist Church, Normantown WV, with Rev. Roger Stewart and Rev. Mike Richardson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Turner Cemetery in Lockney WV (Middle Run).
Friends may call 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. (Glenville WV) and one hour prior to services at the church.
Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Delmas F. Sprouse with arrangements.
Geneva Parsons
Age 93 of Glenville WV, departed this life at 11:50 AM, Wednesday September 21, 2011 in the Glenville Care and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness.
She was born July 07, 1918 in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Cleve and Esta Harris Parsons.
Mrs. Parsons was a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed church services at the nursing home and was a Baptist by faith.
On February0 2, 1931 she was united in marriage to Delbert “Deb” Parsons, who preceded her in death in January of 1979.
Surviving are 13 children: Lenora “Sis” Miller of Glenville WV, Harry Parsons and wife Jerry of Lockney WV, Hallie Minney and husband Kesley of Sand Fork WV, Cora Kimes of New Haven WV, Wanda Accord of Beckley WV, Patricia Knisley of Spencer WV, Chester Parsons and Madeline Duskey both of Tanner WV, Gretta Peters and husband Paul of Letter Gap WV, Jessie Parsons of Monday WV, Gena “Kay” Peters and husband John of Letter Gap, Steve Parsons and wife Regina of Glenville, and Bobby Parsons of Lockney.
There are numerous grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren also surviving.
Two brothers and one sister survive: James Harris of OH, Junior Harris of CA, and Arlie Weber of Morgantown WV.
Geneva was preceded in death by 1 son Edward Parsons and 1 daughter Pearl Lorraine Parsons.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday September 24, 2011 at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. Glenville WV., with Rev. Ronzel Roberts officiating.
Burial will follow in the Collins Community Cemetery in Stumptown WV.
Friends may call 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday at the mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Geneva Parsons with arrangements.
Dallas “Gramps” James
Age 72, of Columbia Station, Ohio, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday September 15, 2011 after a long illness.
He was born March 25, 1939 in Normantown, West Virginia.
Dallas was a member of the Midway Baptist Church and the Silver Saints and was retired from the Laborers Union.
He enjoyed trips to West Virginia with his friends and beagles, hunting, 4-wheeling and bluegrass gospel music.
Dallas was the beloved husband of Lois (Akers) married 47 years; loving Dad to Eddie James and Pauletta; and Gramps to Jesse James, all of LaGrange; he is also survived by sisters, LeNore Baker (Jim) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Katie Spade of Normantown, Brenda Snider (Jim) of Letter Gap, West Virginia; and by his brother, Roy Moss (Kay) of Parsons, West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maple James; mother, Ora Smith; and step-father, Willard Smith; and by his brother, Rodney Moss.
Friends called in the Midway Baptist Church, 41812 Griswold Rd., Elyria, Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, where funeral services will be held Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Chuck Keesee and Elder Larry Fisher officiating.
Burial will be in River Road Cemetery, LaGrange Twp.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Midway Baptist Church.
Arrangements are handled by the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home, 1021 Main Street, Grafton, Ohio.
The Gilmer County Commission started their regular monthly meeting at 9:00 AM with Dave Hess, the Commission President; Commissioners, Brian Kennedy and Darrell Ramsey; Jean Butcher, County Clerk; and Connie Osentoski, Commission Administrator present.
The Following business was conducted:
• (Item NOT on Agenda) – The Gilmer County Prosecutor at the start of the meeting presented to the Commission with information regarding the past due taxes by Oil and Gas Companies.
The commissioners had asked him to check into the back taxes by oil and gas companies and he reported that multiple letters have been sent and ignored by the companies and now he has to pursue the next step of filing with the magistrate court.
About 50 gas companies are delinquent on their taxes.
Prosecutor said since there are steps involved in collecting the taxes, he is going to need more help.
He said a law school graduate can do the work and he can monitor the process.
Commissioners did not make any decision about his suggestion since the item was not on the agenda.
• Commission approved the minutes of the August 2011 meeting.
• Commission reviewed the invoices presented and approved them for payment.
Discussion was made with Sheriff Mickey Metz about the invoice from Dog Catcher and a question was asked as why some animals are being kept for about 12 days.
Commissioner Kennedy indicated the animal should not be kept that long and they should be taken either to Ritchie or Roane County animal Shelters.
Sheriff Metz was asked to check into it and make the necessary correction.
Later in the meeting, after looking at the details and explanation by the County Bookkeeper, it was explained the reason was because the large number of animals that were seized and the fact they had to be kept longer before the matter was settled.
• There were no Board Appointments and/or Resignations at this meeting.
• Commission approved Exonerations and/or Consolidations.
• Commission approved Estate Qualifications and Estate Settlements.
• Leisa Dean with the Assessor’s office – flood plain insurance discounts/CRS program:
Leisa Dean talked about flood management.
She said, there are steps that can be taken to save the citizens money on their flood insurance.
The saving will be 20% to 30% to maximum of 50-60%.
The County earns points for each step it takes in the program which determines the amount of savings.
One step is to have a computer with internet access and all the flood plain maps to be accessible for use.
To do this a dedicated computer is needed which the County Clerk Jean Butcher said, can be used by getting a computer for the bookkeeper and use her computer for this project.
The funding for the computer will come through a grant funding in Gilmer County Clerk’s office. Commissioners approved the project.
• Frontier Communications:
Frontier Communications presented a brief program about the company and the steps being taken to improve the service.
Mike Sims, the General Manager for the Mountain Lake Region in West Virginia which includes Gilmer County along with Anthony Rome, Patrick Marozzi, and Trevor Clark – Gilmer County Manager presented the program.
Frontier is currently spending over $500,000 in Gilmer County.
Their engineers are identifying the bad copper lines and replacing them with new improved lines.
Sand Fork, Stouts Mills, Tanner Area, WV Hwy 5 W, Linn, WV Hwy 47 have been done which increased their total DSL ports by 626.
Grass Run, Little Bull Run, WV Hwy 5E/Gilmer Station, Hyers Road, Orlando, U.S.Hwy 33/119, additional Hwy 5, Blackburn, Cox’s Mills, Sinking Creek, and secondary Rt. 17 are in the works.
This will increase the DSL service to 828 households.
Normantown Area is under plan.
The representatives indicated Gilmer County was neglected for a long time by Verizon and Frontier is repairing the mess and plans to have everyone on DSL.
According to Mr. Sims, the DSL project is ahead of schedule.
Right now Frontier responds to service calls within 72 hours and the plan is to change it to 24 hours.
Frontier said they are fixing a lot of lines which were neglected by Verizon and they are finding a lot of places where the lines are covered with plastic bags.
On the business side, they offered a program for the Courthouse which saves the County a lot of money. The rates offered, which are lower, are negotiated with the State, and the County can benefit from it if it switches the service.
One feature of the service is that there is no contract and the County can opt out anytime it likes.
Rome reported the Centrex Service Frontier offer is cheaper than what is currently paid.
Lewis County has recently just converted to Frontier service.
Sims said the changeover is fast and trouble free.
If the County decides to go with Frontier it will eliminate multiple contacts/vendors the county is currently dealing with.
Frontier offered to sit down and go over all the details for the system.
Commissioner Hess said they have to contact all the elected officials to see exactly what they need.
One feature Frontier offered is personal contacts instead of calling an 800 number and deal just with anyone.
• Kevin Means and Kathrine Blankenship with Doddridge County Community Correction:
Mr. Means reported the grant has been obtained for the project and presented the Commission with a copy of it.
The grant is to be shared by several counties.
He said the goal is to regionalize the program.
Any salary for this program is paid by the grant except the matching portion by each County.
The program is an alternative to putting people with minor offenses in jail.
The program allows the offender to be busy doing something rather than sitting in jail or at home.
The program can include community service, GED program with supervision.
Kevin Means said the program has decreased the jail expense for Doddridge County when Commission President Dave Hess asked about it.
Means said there is going to be a forum/meeting in Doddridge County on September 12, 2011, where everyone can ask questions and all the Doddridge County elected officials can answer.
The matching portion of the program is $12,000 for each County.
Commissioner Kennedy said the program sounds good and the commission will look into it.
Commissioner Kennedy talked about a program which is practiced in other states.
The program hires a deputy and the judge assigns offenders to work with this deputy.
Doing so has proven to save a lot of jail expenses.
Commissioner Kennedy said in this program the community will present their project and after approval offenders in this program can be assigned to them.
He suggested they need to explore the possibility and talk to judges about it.
County Clerk Report
• The check has been received for the amount of $809.00 from REIP Program request.
• The contract for voting equipment has run out and needs renewed.
State is no longer covering the maintenance and County has to cover the cost.
The company who has the contract now is making a presentation at 2:30 PM on Thursday, September 08, 2011.
EMS Request for Financial Assistance
• The Commissioners approved the cost of 5-year Audits conducted by WV State Auditor’s Office for Ambulance Service.
The cost is about $23,310.00 and the County will cover the cost.
Jack Heater – OES Deputy Director – hourly wage when covering for OES Director
• Jack Heater asked to be paid for the time he has to cover for OES Director Susie Kirkpatrick.
The Commission approved to pay him $12.50 per hour.
Bookkeeper – Budget Control Report and Revisions
• Budget revision was made by the Bookkeeper for the Community Participation and Recreation Grant obtained by the Gilmer County Recreation Center.
• A budget revision was made for the Dog Warden for the extra help in previous months.
• A budget revision was made to separate out the overtimes.
• A budget revision was made to jail fund.
• A budget revision was made to Extension Service for fund received.
Region VII – Projects and Points for CEDS List
• Commissioner decided to remove the Airport project on WV Hwy 5 W, Industrial Park, and Industrial Shell Building from Region VII initiative.
They noted the priorities are Water System Improvements in Allis Road/Cox’s Mill and other places in addition to Sewer System in Sand Fork.
Doing so will help to get the funds for these projects.
Courthouse Improvement
• Daniel Loftis from L&L has quoted about $100,000 each for two sides of roof in the Courthouse.
• Commission decided to put the project for bid.
• Courthouse renovation is also on the list for Region VII.
OES – Purchase Used Vehicle
• OES is planning to buy a used vehicle to be used instead of using personal vehicles and turning in mileage.
The vehicle will be used only during emergencies.
The LEPC project will pay for half of it.
A 4-wheel drive vehicle is desired.
Commissioner Ramsey thought to get a vehicle from State Auction like a Durango for about $1,200.00.
Commissioner Kennedy thought taking into account the maintenance on the vehicle, it might be better if they use their own vehicle.
Commissioner Ramsey said, the idea came about since there is a grant available for it and this was the way to use it.
Commissioner Kennedy said there are a lot of things that County needs to do, but the Commission has to be careful in trying to take care of everything.
He said Commission should have funds on hand and be prepared to take care of emergency situations.
Commissioners agreed that they definitely did not want to get in bad shape like some other counties are in.
County Administrator’s Report
• Application and resolution for $3,000.00 Grant – Alzheimer’s Transmitters for Sheriff Department was presented and signed by the Commission.
• Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority Grant was presented and signed by the Commission.
• The Commission meeting date in October was changed from the 4th to the 11th because of the special election.
• There will be a Special Commission meeting on September 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM to conduct a public test of the ivotronic machine.
• There will be a Homeland Security Department meeting at Stonewall Resort to go over the recent mock drill and for participating counties to get their grade.
Commissioner Ramsey along with the GCOES Director Susie Kirkpatrick will attend the meeting on September 21, 2011.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:40 AM.
• 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.
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
The Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Department held a coloring picture and drawing contest in conjunction with their Spring Festival.
The winners from each of the elementary schools will receive a certificate that entitles them to a free all-day arm band ($10.00 value) to enjoy the PORKY Party Palace inflatable Carnival Attractions.
The festival will be at the Gilmer County Recreation Center on May 06, 07 and 08, 2011.
Attractions open at 10:00 AM each day.
Glenville Elementary School GCFVD Spring Festival Contest Winners
Normantown Elementary School GCFVD Spring Festival Contest Winners
Sand Fork Elementary School GCFVD Spring Festival Contest Winners
Troy Elementary School GCFVD Spring Festival Contest Winners
~~ By June Nonnenberg ~~
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.
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This scandal is an example of what happens when checks and balances are removed after a school board is stripped of authority. When elite people at the top have absolute control they always ensure that their interests are served first and if they can get by with it there is never any trickle down money left. Our school system is comprised of dedicated employees including custodians, maintenance people, school bus drivers, cooks, secretaries, aids, teachers, and others. All of them working together make the school system function. Elitists don’t understand it, but even a few hundred dollars more a year would have meant lots to the left out employees. Worst of all the scandal sends a distinct message that merit has nothing to do with monetary rewards. If the principal at Normantown with its highest achievement rating in the County had been singled out for a pay increase citizens would have been glad for her, but when the GCHS principal gets an equal sum with all the turmoil over there citizens exhibit stark disbelief. We can’t blame all the scandal on Blankenship because his decision had to be approved and maybe ordered from Dr. Phares’ office. What do you say Dr. Phares?
By Champion for Fairness on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'CommunityConcerns™: Fairness of Mr. Ron Blankenship’s Pay Raises For Top Administrators Onl'.
This issue of raises simply indicates the “dictator mindset” of Ronald Blankenship that has permeated since his first day on the job?
It is also a move to “own employees”?
By Al C. on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'CommunityConcerns™: Fairness of Mr. Ron Blankenship’s Pay Raises For Top Administrators Onl'.
o Mr. Phares was blindsided? You think? Or was it just show?
If that truly was the case, it would indicate clearly that feedback from Blankenship, Mattern, and Heinline has been:
(1) Lacking (2) Incomplete (3) With held (4) Dishonest OR all of these.
If Mr. Phares and Mr. Linger have been taken across by these employees of theirs, then it is past time to clean house of the incompetent and inept employees.
We now >know< that Mr. Phares >knows< there is something emitting a foul odor in this whole Gilmer County saga.
Mr. Phares we appreciate your presence here in Gilmer. Thank you. Now maybe you are getting a better picture of
the inadequacies of your underlings. We are waiting for you to do something now.
By thanks for the visit on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'CommunityConcerns™: Fairness of Mr. Ron Blankenship’s Pay Raises For Top Administrators Onl'.
It has never made a bit of sense to pay “administrators” top salaries when teachers get much, much less and are the ones responsible for the education of the children. In a world run by common sense, schools should be run by the teachers who teach the children, not “administrators”. Parents and teachers together would do a much more effective job of making sure children were receiving the best possible education for each individual child.
This “one size fits all” nonsense has gone far beyond ridiculous. Paying administrators and directors to sit in offices and run the schools is tantamount to putting a tractor trailer on the highway and sitting in a dark room with a joy stick to run it.
By Karen Pennebaker on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'CommunityConcerns™: Fairness of Mr. Ron Blankenship’s Pay Raises For Top Administrators Onl'.
You can’t make this stuff up.
Dr. Unphares travels from Oz to speak to the stupid little people.
He obviously had no clue what is going on in this county. Praise for Blankenstein? What has improved under the fuhrer? Did Blankenstein rudely ignore everyone and pretend to be doing something important on his cell phone as he normally does? Does anyone have any ideas what he is doing on that phone? Simmons must have been about ready to burst with pride. He brought a biggy into the county. If the county could buy Bill for what he is worth and sell him for what he thinks he is worth, our money problems would be solved.
I’m going to print this story out and date it. I just can’t figure out whether to file it under “lies” or “humor”.
Y’all will have to excuse me now. I’m headed for the vomitorium.
By Burnt Weiney on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'Breaking News: Dr. Phares’ New Beginning Commitments to Gilmer County'.
Dr. Phares permitted himself to be blind sided by assuming that all he had heard from his State operatives told the full story. After delivering his carefully drafted talking points everything went down hill from there and Ted Matterin was there to mouth what he thought Dr. Phares should say next. Dr. Phares was astute enough to realize what had happened to the County and he used his good judgement to do what was right. What we need to do now is to keep a close watch to ensure that there is no backtracking by the State. Let’s not forget that credit for getting Dr. Phares to attend the meeting goes to Bill Simmons.
By R. D. Haskell on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'CommunityConcerns™: Fairness of Mr. Ron Blankenship’s Pay Raises For Top Administrators Onl'.
West Virginia is famous again. Maybe Mr. Phares should also visit the school and board in Logan. The student who wore the NRA t-shirt to school, now threatened with a year in jail. It put West Virginia on national satellite radio news.
By go NRA! on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
Quit blaming poor Mr Blankenship. He is reportedly only being paid 127k per year for his 3 day week.
He great at performing the “The Charleston” dance for us.
Turn up the speed. Turn up the volume. Watch and enjoy.
By go ron go on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
Folks. Go read the original OEPA audit when the school was taken over without any warning or any period of time to remedy issues that were found. You will find that one of the ‘points’ it made was to only ‘move/reassign’ any employee who was not preforming as required. Well, Blankenship has done that deed. The person who was to be ‘protected’ and kept on the job is still there. The complaints continue around the high school. Elite power brokers wanted to keep someone employed. That has been successful to date. So the complaints will roll on. We all know locally what its all about and the Charleston gang has been a slow education. The CUBES and what they were/are about has slowly come to the surface in Charleston too. They have been slow to catch on but they are coming.
By anonymous on 06.19.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
As to the school situation. R.F.Ronson, you are wondering why the purchase agreement for the Crooked Run Property has not been disclosed? Well, well, well. Do you expect that to happen since Blankenship has kept the Gilmer citizens and school board in the dark now…...which will be 2 years comes July 1 ? If you keep all information secret, you have to make fewer lies and answer fewer questions? That is the Gilmer County standard operating procedure, you know. Well, it was, until Gilmer Free Press came along and gave the citizens a voice.
By following state orders? on 06.18.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
Wasn’t Jim Phares hired as a “temporary” state superintendent? Marple was sent home last November right after the election. Has that job been advertised yet?
Remember, the job requirements have now been “dumbed down” for the position. Ol’ boy system at work?
By who's lined up ? on 06.18.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
Dr. Phares, will you explain why information for the purchase agreement for the Crooked Run school is not disclosed to the public? Tax money will be used to purchase the land and it is bad government when details are withheld. Citizens understand that Ron Blankenship committed to pay an exorbitant price per acre for the land that far exceeds land value prices in the area and 75 acres will be purchased when that much land is not needed. When asked about financial details about the land purchase Mr. Blankenship has said that they will be disclosed at the proper time. Why the carefully guarded secrecy? Is the State fearful of the truth coming out?
By R. F. Ronson on 06.18.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
This the funniest thing that I read in some time. To even think about impeaching president Bush after 5 years of Obamaama. I do not think that Obamaama should be impeached either, he should be tried for treason.
We all know that Obaama will be reading this too.
By JIM [1] on 06.18.2013
From the entry: 'G-Comm™: Not Impeaching Bush Is Sure Paying Off!'.
The great fact manipulators can spin absolutely anything to support their chosen position. That doesn’t mean it’s correct. For instance, 100% of students taking a test becomes a 100% attendance rate.
By Believe It on 06.18.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
So I am reading that State Board of Education newly hired replacement is coming to Gilmer County. Thats great. Are we going to hear that Normantown is being closed? Thats been speculated. Or will he tell us in five or ten years Gilmer will get control back. Guess we only have until Monday evening to wait.
With luck, the children’s champion, Mrs Starkey, will ask relevant questions. Don’t hear much out of the other four. Cat got their tongue? The rest must have been either bought off or told to be quiet. Both?
One thing is for sure. The State Board of Education cannot brag about what a great job they are doing with the intervention counties. There are NO statistics that would support a statement to that effect.
By anonymously on 06.17.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
You want to stop DC and the Feds from saying schools and Teachers are failing. Whose going to stop Charleston. They do it and take them over.
By Riddle Me This on 06.17.2013
From the entry: 'Senate Republicans: No Child Left Behind Should Give Governors More Say'.
From appearances the 911 Center is dead. Or is it? Its been reported that the Commissioners have been having secret meetings with the GSC Power Brokers. GSC wants that 911 Center. Capture that revenue stream. Takes a lot of green to feed the pig you know. When the Commissioners get what they think is a good deal personally, the College will get the 911 Center….and the Commissioners will have no extra work or responsibility. Its always whats best for them, not whats best for Gilmer County.
By just watch on 06.16.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
It’s about things they have no clue about and the lack of people skills. This underscores the county commission’s lack of attention to detail and inability to get things done when things get technical.
This isn’t the only situation coming to a head. I predict a major falling out that’s going to cost the county commission. I hope they have several hundred thousand dollars set aside.
By Anon on 06.15.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
What was the real reason the Administrative Assistant for OEM quit? It had to be more than just cutting hours. I have heard so many negative things about the Director and how she does things. When will the County Commission do something about her? She seems to think she is a one-woman show and she runs everything. Oh, I forgot, she is friends with one commissioner and he gets her anything she wants. It makes you wonder what will happen when another emergency happens and she can’t be found.
By Fairness in GC on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
This is another example of the county commission not taking care of their responsibilities. The OES is obviously an ongoing “That’s how we do it in Gilmer County” semi-disaster. The OES positions are critical to this county when we face our most difficult times. Yet the county commission seems to be content with kicking another can down he road. Instead they need to kick something else down the road.
Will the commission wake up and take care of business? Maybe when they get bit in the posterior. What they don’t know is that is coming fast. You can only push people so long.
By Anon on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
3 to 5 minutes?...you kidding me?
I called the city police one morning regarding a window of my vehicle being shot out and the response I got was “the Chief is in the shower right now, he can be there in about 45 minutes.“
They are not even on duty 24/7 so how could they respond that fast???
By Anon. on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'West Virginia School Building Authority Moves Towards Safer Schools'.
I pray Ms. Starkey attempts to ask her usual questions and then see if Blankenship ignores or turns his back on her in front of his boss.
Please call him out on this Phyllis, better yet ask Phares why Blankenship acts this way!
By Anon. on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
Is there some announcement coming at this meeting?
Anything of substance, anything positive?
Many have the “Missouri attitude”. Its called “show me”.
By anonymous on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'WV State School Superintendent Visting Gilmer County on Monday, June 17, 2012'.
I will not call these comments from the power company outright lies.
I will say they created this problem all by them self.
They tried to cut meter reading expenses, and now that it did not work out,
they are doing the two-step dance trying to get around it all. This problem
started when Allegheny Power sold out. Was then continued forward.
They did admit to having meter reader “positions” not filled.
This is a clear statement as to what they were up too. We all know there
is NO shortage of people looking for jobs.
I hope the public service commission are able to see through the
“smoke” that Mon Power is making.
By just saying on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'First Energy Got Behind on Meter Readings'.
Does America sponsor wars? The Syrian Rebels are sworn supporters of Al-Quadia.
We are helping them with weapons, ammunition and now military support.
Al-Quadia has clearly stated they are at war with America? Skip B., you are correct.
By can anyone explain on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'G-Comm™: An American Awakening to the Addiction of War'.
Why not just put up a “War-Free Zone” sign like they do with “Drug-Free” signs at schools? A Constitutional amendment will have about as much impact. Does ANYBODY think that because we withdraw from wars that they will stop?
By Skip Beyer on 06.14.2013
From the entry: 'G-Comm™: An American Awakening to the Addiction of War'.
No doubt that the OEM director has the commissioners buffaloed.
But then would that be very hard to do? Think not.
By watching the CCC dogs and pony gang on 06.13.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
Does this court reversal sort of makes me wonder if the PA and Judge BOTH were out of bounds? As well as the welfare office?
Do they receive any punishment other than we now know about what is going on?
By anonymous on 06.13.2013
From the entry: 'IN RE: LILITH H.: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Reverses Gilmer Circuit Court Decision'.
Think all of Gilmer County would wish the solution of repairing our dysfunctional state run school system would be as simple as the County Commission issues. Maybe Mr Jones and some other could fix both the school problems and the Commission problems. Most who are up to date, would say it is all egos causing both problems.
By just saying on 06.13.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
Now we know WHO YOU ARE Roy Jones! Yeah, we would like to have our COUNTY BACK, INSTEAD of the give back to the county blah blah blah. Sometimes you can see a wolf in sheeps clothing if you look at their feet, and your feet need a good washin…
By Anon B anon on 06.13.2013
From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye™ : 06.13.13'.
The OEM Director needs to be accountable for work that is not being done in the county. She keeps information to herself and never shares with her staff. The CC just lets her do what she pleases because they are not NIMS trained and they believe everything she says. When will she be accountable for how she runs Emergency Management? The firemen in Gilmer County do not want to work with her after she made an A** of herself during the June 2012 storm. Does that not show that most of the volunteers in the county have not confidence in her ability to do her job?
By Fairness in GC on 06.13.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
I am so excited about this construction and the facilities that are coming. I appreciate those who have the resources to give back to Gilmer County. Thank you.
By Roy Jones on 06.13.2013
From the entry: 'Daily G-Eye™ : 06.13.13'.
We have had negative rumors mentioning CPS/ DHHS and our local court system for sometime now. This rather confirms that wouldn’t you think?
By anonymous on 06.12.2013
From the entry: 'IN RE: LILITH H.: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Reverses Gilmer Circuit Court Decision'.
Looks like the Director and the CC were looking for a clean sweep of the office. Remember how they tried to terminate the Asst. Director. Maybe the CC should call and ask the previous Admin Assistant to reapply.
By Roy Jones on 06.12.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.
There is a lot more to this story than is in print here. The individual who was previously employed in this position, according to reliable sources, had their work hours reduced from 15 weekly to only 6 hours. So…....how come now the county is advertising for a 10 to 15 hour position?
By something smells on 06.12.2013
From the entry: 'G-OB™: Administrative Assistant to The Director of Office of Emergency Management-Gilmer Co'.