Obituary-Larry Allen Myers

Obituary-Larry Allen Myers

Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Larry Allen Myers, 69, of Elkview, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and was a hairstylist. Larry enjoyed singing, writing and organizing plays for his Church. He enjoyed cooking for his family, church family and Evangelists visiting the Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell Myers and Betty Hobbs Myers; brothers, Darrell C. Myers, Bobby Myers, Lloyd Myers, Danny Myers; sister, Donna Sheley. (more…)

January 10, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Obituary-Joan Ashley

Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Joan Ashley, 82, of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 8, 2018, at home with her family surrounding her.

She was the daughter of the late Perry Harrison and Bessie Hall Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William V. “Bill” Ashley; sons, Randy and Tim Ashley; brothers, Walter, Jack, George, David and Gary.

Joan was a member of the Ladies auxiliary VFW Post 8516. She also attended Rolling Hills United Methodist Church and Thorofare Community Church. (more…)

January 10, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

State Fair of West Virginia scholarship deadline upcoming

Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: Clay County Free Press

The State Fair of West Virginia 2018 Scholarship applications will be due January 15, 2018. Scholarships are funded through the State Fair Endowment, which was created in 2006, to ensure the long-term support of three key areas; Scholarships Career Advancement Initiatives, Youth Educational Enrichment Programs and Agricultural Competitive Exhibit Premiums.

Five, four-year scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to youth who have participated in the State Fair within the previous five years and plan to pursue a vocational trade, associate or bachelor degree, excelled academically, and demonstrated a financial need. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have participated in one or more of the following areas at the State Fair of West Virginia:

  1. State Fair Livestock Shows – market animals, purebred animals, and dairy.
  2. Equine Programs – State Fair’s Open Horse Show or Junior Horse and Pony Show.
  3. 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program – 4-H and FFA Underwood Youth Center.

Applications are available online until January 15, 2018 at https://www.gvfoundation.org/ or by visiting the State Fair’s website www.statefairofwv.com/fair. Feel free to call the State Fair Office at 304-645-1090 for more information or questions.

The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on West Virginia, is a 501c 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information visit www.statefairofwv.com.

January 10, 2018 in Business News, Local News, NEWS

Settlement for 2014 Elk River chemical spill nears final court approval

By: Michael Lemley | Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: WV News

CHARLESTON — A $151 million settlement for a class-action lawsuit over a 2014 chemical spill is close to its final court approval following a hearing Tuesday.

U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver said that he wants to see updated numbers on the number of claims have been filed and also receive a report from a court-appointed guardian, who works to protect the interests of children who have claims to part of the settlement, before granting the approval.

As of Dec. 19, over 43,000 households in the affected areas have filed claims, as well as nearly 2,000 businesses, according to a claims report filed to the District Court Dec. 29.

In 2014, chemicals were released from a Freedom Industries plant into the Elk River. The spill occurred upstream from an intake for a West Virginia American Water Co. intake, treatment and distribution center and resulted in contaminated water for hundreds of thousands of customers. Portions of nine counties were affected: Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam, and Roane.

The lawsuit is against West Virginia American Water and Eastman Chemical Co., and alleges that both companies inadequately handled the incident. The suit says that West Virginia American Water did not adequately prepare for or respond to the spill. It also claims Eastman Chemical did not warn Freedom of the dangers of the chemical or take action when Eastman officials learned that the Freedom facility was in disrepair.

Affected households and businesses can file simple claims to receive flat sums of money based on the number of residents in the household or the size of the business or submit a detailed claim that documents losses. The deadline to submit claims is Feb. 21, and, assuming approval, distribution will begin after.

Copenhaver scheduled a hearing to consider the requested information for Feb. 1.

January 10, 2018 in Local News, NEWS

Program aims to help youths develop their own business

By: Jordan Nelson | Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: Register-Herald Reporter

Create West Virginia is on the hunt for the six most creative 11-14 year olds in West Virginia to become a “Goal Miner,” a program where students can collaborate and develop their own business.

The Goal Miners will be a team of six individuals set up to develop a business with a budget of $600, and with the guidance of business coaches and local business owners the students will build a business of their own choosing.

According to Create West Virginia officials, after students take part in a series of workshops, their business will be put to the test through the summer during which they will receive matching funding if they reach their goals.

Officials said the process will not be easy, but students will have a lot of help along the way.

According to the program’s official website, twice a month through the spring season, students will be admitted into “Work’n Title Workshops” along experienced business owners. Create West Virginia will also provide students with mentors to guide their team towards success.

“Through summer, your team’s business will be put to the test,” the website stated. “If you’ve met your goals by fall, your team will be rewarded with matching funds and a year of consulting so you may continue growing the business together.”

If students decide to not grow their business together, they also have the choice to cash out and part ways with their earnings.

The Goal Miner program is offered to all West Virginian students between the ages of 11 and 14.

Officials said students may work with a team remotely, but for the best experience students in only these counties should apply: Kanawha, Cabell, Putnam, Lincoln, Boone, Raleigh, Fayette, Clay, Roane and Jackson.

Students have until Friday, Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. to apply to become a Goal Digger.

Applications can be found online at https://www.createwv.org/goal-miners.

To be eligible you must:

  • Live in West Virginia
  • Be 11 to 14 years of age
  • Dedicate a few hours weekly from March to mid-August
  • Travel to meet your Charleston centric team or work remotely
Email: jnelson@register-herald.com; follow on Twitter @jnelsonRH

 

January 10, 2018 in Business News, NEWS

Roane County schools receive grants

Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel

SPENCER — Roane County students will build robots and create digital art thanks to two grants awarded to the Roane County Board of Education.

For the second consecutive year, Roane County Math Instructional Coach Chad Strimel has been awarded a grant to bring hands-on work with robotics and computer programming to students in the county’s elementary classrooms.

The grant will expand Strimel’s current inventory to include robotics kits from Lego and software that will allow students to program these robots using the various computers already available to them in the classroom, according to a press release.

In the second grant, county Technology Integration Specialist Josh Holley partnered with Walton Elementary/Middle School art teacher Sarah Duncan to develop a digital art program. Students will use digital tablets to draw, manipulate, and produce artwork on laptops provided as part of Roane County’s 1-to-1 device program.

“STEM” — an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — is used to describe the national, cross-curricular effort to expose students to the many careers available and skills required in the modern, technology-driven workforce, the school system said.

Roane County Superintendent Richard Duncan, the former STEM coordinator for Mingo County Schools, praised the efforts of these and other educators to expand the opportunities presented to students across the county. “These grants will bring exciting, engaging learning experiences to our students while building on our existing technology infrastructure to show our communities just what is possible in our schools,” Duncan said.

The grants, totaling nearly $5,000, are presented with support from the Governor’s STEM Initiative and the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts.

January 10, 2018 in Education News, Educators, NEWS

DNR: West Virginia hunters harvested 108,160 deer in 2017

By: Will Reedy | Posted: Jan. 9, 2018 | Source: WV Explorer

Preliminary counts indicate hunters harvested 108,160 white-tailed deer in West Virginia during the 2017 hunting seasons. The 2017 harvest was four percent below the 2016 harvest of 112,384 deer and 15 percent below the five-year average of 127,803, according to a report published today by the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources.

A breakdown of the combined 2017 deer seasons reveals 44,127 bucks were harvested during the traditional buck firearm season, 33,584 antlerless deer were killed during all antlerless firearm seasons, 26,206 deer were harvested by bows and crossbows, and 4,243 deer were taken by muzzleloader hunters. (more…)

January 9, 2018 in Local News, NEWS, Outdoors & Recreation

Firefighters battle overnight blazes in Kanawha County

By: Staff Reports | Posted: Jan. 8, 2018 | Source: FOX 11 Eyewitness News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) — Fires broke out at three separate houses early Monday morning, keeping fire crews active.

A fire at a residence on Pinch Ridge Road in Elkview broke out just before 1 a.m. A family was inside at the time of the start of the fire and was able to escape safely.

About 30 minutes later, a second fire broke out on Bench Way in Charleston. The family at the home also escaped safely. Crews had challenges finding fire hydrants that were no frozen, officials said.

After 1:30 a.m., a third fire was reported, this one in North Charleston. Fire officials said they believe the house was vacant.

No injuries were reported at any of the fires.

January 8, 2018 in Local News, NEWS

Obituary-Welda Jean Jordan

Posted: Jan. 8, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Welda Jean Jordan, 83, of Big Chimney, passed away at home, Saturday, January 6, 2018, with her family by her side.

She was born on November 18, 1934, in Blue Creek, to the late Gilbert and Genelia Sheets Moles. Welda is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James “Jim” Jordan. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Madeline Slack, Beaulah Coffey, Kathleen Mitchell, Daris Moles, Joe Moles, Junior Moles, Charles Moles, Henry Moles, Harry Moles. (more…)

January 8, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Obituary-Georgia Loudene Roush

Posted: Jan. 8, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Georgia L. Roush, 85, of Clendenin, committed her spirit into God’s Hands on Friday January 5, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Roush.
Georgia was a member of Cold Springs Gospel Tabernacle. She is survived by: children, Brenda “Ben” Mullins, Hop Roush, Sharry Mullins, Bo Roush, Joe Roush, Sue Richard, John Roush, Tiny Smith and Kathy Eckes; sister, Faye Starcher; and brother, Joe Taylor; 36 grandchildren; 61 great grandchildren and 5 Great-great grandchildren; She was a Momaw to everyone.

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January 8, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries