Vol. 139, No. 39 • Since 1874 • Wayne, WV • Weekend, May 18 - 19, 2013

GREETING – Col. Monty Warner greets members of the Tolsia High School JROTC during the first military ball sponsored by the unit. WCN photo by Diane Pottorff

Tolsia High School’s JROTC hosts first ball

By DIANE POTTORFF
Staff Writer

GLENHAYES – When Col. Monty Warner (U.S. Army, retired) talks, people become inspired. At least that is what Chief Tony Brown, instructor of Tolsia High School’s JROTC program, said as he introduced Warner as guest speaker at the unit’s first military ball May 11 in the school’s commons area.

Any time he can speak at a school, it is a joy for him, Warner said. Warner is the JROTC instructor at George Washington High School who spoke at a camp last summer that had both Brown and Sgt. Maj. T.J. Francis ready to find a recruiter and enlist once again.

Warner spoke to students on the history of the area including the man Wayne County was named for: Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne. “The mountain people are a fighting force,” he said. “Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world.”

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Marshall Opera sings for CEOS

On Saturday May 4, the Charleston Area Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) organization held their spring meeting at the Wayne United Methodist Church in Wayne. The event was hosted by the Wayne County CEOS program and had over 80 women and men attend from Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne county CEOS programs. The featured entertainment was the Marshall University Opera Theater under the direction of Prof Linda Dobbs. The singers included: Laura Campbell, C.J. Casey, Caroline Harwell, Sean Link, Robert Nunex, Mycah Pemberton, Sean Price, Michael Rose, Nochole Triplett, and Alexandre Vaz. The singers performed a variety of Irish and Scottish songs. Photo submitted

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The May 18th Wayne County Horse Show is open to all. Above photo features Levi Napier riding Quietude Treasure at the 2012 Wayne County Horse Show. Levi was the 4-H High Point Rider. Photo sumbitted

New announcer stand for Horse Show Arena

WAYNE – The Wayne County Open Horse Show set for May 18 will have a newly designed announcer’s stand.

The stand was built by students at Tolsia High School through their vocational education program and under the direction of Hugh Roberts. The announcer’s stand will provide a sheltered-area for volunteers to conduct registration and run the horse show in the event of inclement weather.

A Wayne County Open Horse Show will be May 18 starting at 10 a.m. at the Horse Show Arena (Route 152/ Shirley Burgess Park) just north of Wayne.

Registration for the show will start at 8:30 a.m. A complete list of classes, rules and costs may be found at http://wayne.ext.wvu.edu/4h/horse. All competitors are required to show a valid (within 12 months) negative Coggins upon registration. For more information, please contact Jessica Willis at 304-486-5299.

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Wayne Trout Hill Day

NATIONAL GUARD – The Army National Guard set up their Spider tent, rock climbing wall and humvee for visitors to experience at Trout Hill Day Saturday. Residents set up community yard sales as well as craft booths in the Town of Wayne. WCN photo by Bill Pritchett

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Pictured left to right – Katie Staton, Tina Linville, Stephanie Ratcliff, Freda Godfrey, Diane Alderman (patient), Dr. Stan Dixon, Dr. James Aldridge, Amanda Johnson and Ronda Martin. Photo submitted

Veterans rank Huntington VA dental among top in nation

HUNTINGTON – Veterans who receive dental care at the Huntington VA Medical Center have ranked the facility among the top three in the country, according to a national patient satisfaction survey.

The Synovate Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey was conducted during the 2012 calendar year throughout VA’s 141 facilities that provide dental services. The survey asked Veterans to rate dental services in six categories including rating the dentist, the clinical staff, overall dental care, state-of-the-art services, program coverage and eligibility, and access to care. In all six categories, Huntington’s dental scores were statistically significantly higher in comparison to the respective benchmarks. and access to care.

“These scores are a testament to the commitment of our VA dental staff to provide the highest quality dental care to Veterans,” said Dr. Michael Joseph, Chief of Dental Service at the Huntington VA Medical Center. “I also must recognize the contributions of the late Dr. Terry Jones of Kenova, who provided excellent dental care to our Veterans. He will be sadly missed by our staff and patients.”

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Tolsia Prom 2013

TOLSIA HIGH SCHOOL PROM – Students of Tolsia High School celebrated their prom at The Frederick in Huntington Saturday. Students were served dinner then took to the dance floor after the tables were cleared. Many did dances of modern times as well as line dancing. WCN photos by Diane Pottorff

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A ROUSING SEND OFF – The Fort Gay Middle School band and choir performed in the Spring Concert Thursday. The concert was the last that will be performed at the old school before the new one opens next school year. WCN photo by Jason Perry

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The West Virginia Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) offers a wide array of adult educational lessons. Jeanetta Meadows (left), President of the Travel & Learn CEOS club leads a lesson on “Growing, Drying, and Cooking with Fresh Herbs” on April 23. Visit http://fh.ext.wvu.edu/publications/ceos-lessons to see the wide array of educational lessons available free of charge or contact Charlie Rickman at the WVU Wayne County Extension Office at (304) 272-6839 for more information. Others in attendance at this meeting include (l-r): Charlie Rickman, Audrey Willis, Diane Adkins, and Betty Webb. Photo submitted

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Tom Knopp of Kenova is planning to walk through all of West Virginia’s 55 counties in a Walking Out Hunger campaign. File Photo

Kenova man begins journey

By DIANE POTTORFF
Staff Writer

KENOVA – Tom Knopp is ready for his walk. That is a walk through all of West Virginia’s 55 counties in a Walking Out Hunger campaign.

Knopp will begin his journey at 8:30 a.m. Monday on the steps of the Cabell County Courthouse and will walk north toward Mason County. He is expected to end his journey in Wayne County on June 24 when he will leave the steps of the Wayne County Courthouse and make his way back to Kenova.

Knopp is raising money for the two food banks in the state, the Huntington Area Food Bank which serves Cabell, Wayne, Mason, Putman, Lincoln, Mingo, Jackson, Kanawha, Boone, Wyoming and McDowell counties and the Mountaineer Area Food Bank which serves the rest of the state.

He operates the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Kenova. Knopp has had a passion to help those in need as he remembers from his youth a church and food pantry that helped his family in times of in need.

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Vinson Little League Opening Ceremonies

21-GUN SALUTE – Larry Dixon, Sr. was honored during the opening ceremonies of the Vinson Little League Saturday. Dixon was a Naval Petty officer who served in the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1974. Dixon passed away June 15, 2012. He was the father of Larry Dixon, Jr. who is a league officer and coach and was also in the military. Photo Courtesy of Kerry Carter photography

 

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Misc.

Pratt 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pratt of Kenova were married May 24th, 1963 in Wayne. Mrs. Pratt is the former Leta Frasher from Fort Gay. The high school sweethearts are both graduates of Fort Gay High School. They have shared 50 years of Love, Laughter, and Loss. They are the loving parents of Lori (Jim) Finley, and the late David Pratt. They also have three grandsons, Clay, Ben, and Carter Finley. Jim is retired from Inca. Leta is retired from Verizon. They are both active members of Grace Gospel Church. They will celebrate their love with family and friends at a later date.

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Wallace/Crockett Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Wallace of Huntington, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amie Dawn Wallace, to Tyler Heath Crockett, son of Dr. Roland Crockett and Mrs. Vicki Bradley of Huntington. The wedding will take place August 7, 2013, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands where they will be surrounded by family and friends.

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Heritage Farm Spring Festival

HERITAGE FARM – A large crowd attended the 17th annual Spring Festival at Heritage Farm Museum and Village. Audy Perry assists a volunteer getting “Wooly” to the sheep shearer for the annual spring hair cut. Wooly patiently waited while getting his wool sheared. Visitors could see all of the exhibits in the museums and enjoy food and music of Appalachia. WCN photos by Diane Pottorff

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Charla Nutter, Regent of the West Virginia State Society, NSDAR, presents the West Virginia State DAR Service for Veterans Outstanding Student Volunteer Award for 2012-2013 to Kody Felix. Photo submitted

Spring Valley senior wins state DAR award

Kody Felix, a senior at Spring Valley High School, has won the West Virginia State DAR Service for Veterans Outstanding Student Volunteer Award for 2012-2013. Kody received the award for his outstanding work as a student-volunteer at the Huntington VA Medical Center.

Nominated for the award by Mrs. Linda Parsons, DAR Service for Veterans Chairman of the Westmoreland Chapter NSDAR, Kody received his award on April 19, at the State Conference of the West Virginia National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The conference was held at the Waterfront Plaza Hotel in Morgantown, WV.

Parsons, who is also a volunteer at the Huntington VA Medical Center, said that she nominated Kody for the award because of the wonderful rapport he has with the other volunteers, many of whom are old enough to be his grandparents. She also said that he works many hours in the Escort Services Department where he may be called upon to wheel a patient to various locations in the Medical Center.

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Andrea B. Hensley

Air Force Airman Andrea B. Hensley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Hensley is the daughter of Sherrie and Gordon Hensley Jr. of Indian Branch Road, Kenova.

She is a 2012 graduate of Spring Valley High School, Huntington.

Noah A. Lucas

Army Pvt. Noah A. Lucas has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Lucas is the son of Greg and Kim Lucas of Brookstone Drive, Huntington.

He is a 2012 graduate of Spring Valley High School, Huntington.

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Reeves/Baumann

Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Reeves of Lynn Hollow Drive, Wayne, are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Dawn Reeves, to Kody Christian Baumann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Baumann of Buffalo Creek Road, Kenova. The open church wedding will take place May 4th at 2 p.m. at the Wayne United Methodist Church. Miss Reeves graduated from Wayne High School and attended Collins Career Center majoring in Paramedic Science. She is currently employed by Cabell County EMS and Lavalette Vol. Fire Dept. Mr. Baumann graduated from Cabell Midland High School and attended Cabell County Vocational School majoring in HVAC. He is currently employed by Cabell County EMS and Lavalette Vol. Fire Dept as an EMT and volunteer firefighter.

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Coleman/Gutierrez

Corey Eric Coleman and Montana Alicia Gutierrez were married Tuesday, April 2. Corey is a 2010 Huntington High graduate and is from Raliegh, NC, son of Johnnie and Belinda Coleman. Montana is a 2010 Spring Valley graduate from Kenova and the daughter of Paul and Linda Gutierrez. They currently reside in Huntington. Photo submitted

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Alpha Lambda Chapter Members urged to attend District spring meeting

Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators met April 9 at Florence Memorial United Methodist Church at Dickson and were encouraged to attend the Huntington District Spring meeting.

The meeting, a tea, will be Saturday from 10-noon at the 26th Street Church of Christ, 101 26th St., Huntington. The district is made up of three counties, Cabell, Wayne and Mason with Gamma, Theta, Xi, Sigma, Alpha Lambda and Beta Beta chapters.

The meeting will provide the state officers, committees and other chapter members an opportunity to meet and share goals and other information.

The sorority’s altruistic project for April was baskets for Golden Girls. During the meeting, the baskets were assembled from treats and other useful items donated by members.

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LEARNING ABOUT THE CIVIL WAR – Mike Sheets, a teacher from Cabell County, talks about how soldiers were taught during the Civil War at Heritage Farm Museum and Village Friday. Students also got to take a trip around the farm in the covered wagons. Saturday is the first Way Back Weekend at Heritage Farm Museum and Village by celebrating West Virginia’s 150th birthday. WCN photo by Diane Pottorf