Schedule at a Glance
7:00 am - Chamber of Commerce Dinner
8:21 am - United Way Kickoff Breakfast
8:39 am - Valley Dance Reunion
9:17 am - Fairmont State Football Report
9:30 am - Swearing in Ceremony for Judge Aloi
10:22 am - County Commission, August 3, 2011
11:12 am - County Commission, August 10, 2011
11:31 am - County Commission, July 27, 2011
11:56 am - Children’s Chorus
12:00 pm - City Council, July 26, 2011
1:02 pm - City Council, August 9, 2011
1:53 pm - Toni Balenger - United Way Retirement
2:20 pm - 2010 Womens Health Fairmont General
2:30 pm - Backpacks
2:47 pm - 104th Morgan Morgan Reunion
4:10 pm - A.A.R.P. Fairmont Program
5:00 pm - County Commission, August 17, 2011
5:21 pm - Patriot Flag Ceremony
5:52 pm - St. Pauls’ Backpacks
6:00 pm - News of Greater Fairmont Council
6:30 pm - News of Greater Fairmont Council (repeat)
7:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce Dinner
8:21 pm - United Way Kickoff Breakfast
8:39 pm - Valley Dance Reunion
9:17 pm - Fairmont State Football Report
9:30 pm - Swearing in Ceremony for Judge Aloi
10:22 pm - County Commission, August 3, 2011
11:12 pm - County Commission, August 10, 2011
11:31 pm - County Commission, July 27, 2011
11:56 pm - Children’s Chorus
12:00 am - City Council, July 26, 2011
1:02 am - City Council, August 9, 2011
1:53 am - Toni Balenger - United Way Retirement
2:20 am - 2010 Womens Health Fairmont General
2:30 am - Backpacks
2:47 am - 104th Morgan Morgan Reunion
4:10 am - A.A.R.P. Fairmont Program
5:00 am - County Commission, August 17, 2011
5:21 am - Patriot Flag Ceremony
5:52 am - St. Pauls’ Backpacks
6:00 am - News of Greater Fairmont Council
6:30 am - News of Greater Fairmont Council (repeat)
Program Highlights
7:00 am - Chamber of Commerce Dinner
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III brings the message for the evening. Awards are given out to students, the business of the year, as well as the public servant, the Jack Squires Lifetime Achievement, the Community Impact Award, the President’s Award, and the Chairman’s Visionary Award.
8:21 am - United Way Kickoff Breakfast
Interviews are conducted with co-chair Alan B. Mollohan, Executive Director Tiffany Samuels, and Board Chairperson Mary Jo Thomas. A few clips of the opening breakfast are shown with words from Dr. Maria Rose, interim President of Fairmont State University and Dr. Doreen Larson, President of Pierpont Community and Technical College.
8:39 am - Valley Dance Reunion at Knights of Columbus
Highlights include interviews with Jim Moody, a band member; Ben Polis, organizer; and Joe Cerisano on getting started into music and the inspiration of the song, “Carbon Copy.” Scenes of those who gathered along with some music from Subway will be presented. Joe Cerisano will sing the songs “Carbon Copy, For Nothing At All,” and a closing portion live of “Country, It ain’t something you decide to be.” His songs, “Off the Interstate” and “American Gold” will be presented via video.
9:17 am - Fairmont State Football Report
Interviews are given with Coach Mike Lopez and quarterback Logan Moore
9:30 am - Swearing in Ceremony for Judge Aloi
Michael John Aloi is sworn in as Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit of Marion County by former Judge Fred L. Fox II. Assisting is cousin and law partner of 28 years, Delegate Tim Manchin. The highly emotional affair featured brief messages by “Butch” Tennant, President of the Marion Co. Commission; Ron Tucker, President of the Marion County Bar Association; Earl Ray Tomblin, acting Governor of WV; Joe Manchin III, U.S. Senator; Fred L. Fox II, the retiring judge, and the presenter, Tim Manchin. Judge Aloi then gave remarks and closed with a South African Prayer. James Sago gave the closing.
10:22 am - County Commission, August 3, 2011
Highlights include Grant Contract Agreement between Division of Justice and Community Services and Marion County Commission 11-CS-15.; 6. Grant Contract Agreement between the Division of Justice and Community Services and Marion County Commission 12-CC-20; 7. Contract between Marion County Commission and SHPO for Grant Expenditures; 8. Request for Reimbursement from West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services; 9. Notice of Change in State Travel Regulations to 47.0 cents per mile, effective July 20, 2011; 10. Budget Revision in the Central Garage line; 11. Purchase of Real Estate at Curtisville Lake; 12. Announcement of opening on the North Central West Virginia Airport; 13. Request for allocation for Patriot Flag Ceremony; 14. Notification from Comcast of the Internet Essentials program available in the 2011 “back to school” season; 15. Communities of Shalom, Inc. Proposal to the Marion County Commission; 16. Emergency item: Request for funds to support the Fairmont 11 and 12 year old All Stars in the next round of their tournament in Georgia.
11:12 am - County Commission, August 10, 2011
Highlights include the acceptance of the resignation of Eric K. Wildman, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, effective August 12, 2011; Advice and Consent from the Commission to hire Jonathan Wright as a full time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, effective August 15, 2011; Advice and Consent from the County to hire Betsy Shaw as a part-time (19 hrs. per week) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, pending criminal background check, at $25.00 per hour, pursuant to the Domestic Violence Grant Award; Transfer of funds to the Financial Stabilization Fund; Request from Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau for reimbursement in the amount of $5,000.00 for Visitor Center sign; Appointment of Vickie D. Dodd to the board of the Greater Marion PSD; Marion County Parks and Recreation and Marion County Rescue Squad posting; Request for funding from the Marion County Humane Society for fiscal year 2011-2012.
11:31 am - County Commission, July 27, 2011
Highlights include Class II Legal Advertisement for Environmental Services; Prosecuting Attorney Budget Revision for Fiscal Year 2011-2012; Request for Reimbursement from West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services; Request for funding from the WV Raptor Rehabilitation Center; Request from Marion County Master Gardeners for support for the Tomato Festival; and notification from Time Warner Cable of developments affecting the cable television system serving Marion County.
11:56 am - Children’s Chorus: "Take Time in Life"
12:00 pm - City Council, July 26, 2011
Highlights include the City approving a monthly amount of $2,887.50 of $8,750.00 to Marion County Animal Control after lengthy debate on a 6-3 vote. The city and county also provide liability insurance for the service and gaso¬line for the vehicles. Council approved an ordinance transferring a property at 950 Field Street to the city’s building com¬mission. User Fees was hotly discussed.
1:02 pm - City Council, August 9, 2011
Highlights include the city voting to approve a matching grant to receive $35,000 from the WV State Historic Preservation Office to repair the roof on the Masonic Temple building on Jefferson Street. City manager Jay Rogers said the city had a $700,000 carry¬over from last fiscal year which will be used to cover overtime for the fire department, insurance costs and the city’s other post-employment benefits liability. Also, $35,000 carryover in coal severance will be used exclusively for winter road maintenance like salt, cinders and plowing. Council members expressed their prayers for Patrolman Ryan Powley.
1:53 pm - Toni Balenger - United Way Retirement
Toni is honored at the Women’s Club for her 10 years with United Way. Mary Jo Thomas moderates, Dixie Yann reads a letter from Dave Elkinton, Tiffany Samuels gives a heartwarming summary of her life, and individuals share brief comments from the floor. Toni then comments.
2:20 pm - 2010 Womens Health Fairmont General
Highlights from the 2010 Breast Cancer and Health Awareness Day at Fairmont General Hospital include comments by Betty Markovich and Judy McVicker.
2:30 pm - Backpacks
5 Programs are shown of collecting or distributing backpacks to Fairmont and Marion County students at Central Church of the Nazarene, Valley Chapel, Faith, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and Windmill Park. Comments are given by Jeff Haught and Cindy Ewing from Central Church of the Nazarene; Casey Garcia of Faith; Marcia Kisner of St. Paul’s and Sue Littleton from 612 MAC.
2:47 pm - 104th Morgan Morgan Reunion
A Major highlight is the singing of “My Monongahela” by Jonathan Turner, written by William Prunty and rearranged by Robert Ellis. Other highlights include “We Remember” by JoAnn Lough and the 201st Field Artillery history given by retired Major Jimmy Thornton. Raymond Morgan sings National Anthem, Rev William Wilson prays, Jacob Miller plays drum, and Mountaineer shots gun. Comments and presentations by President Gary Sweeney are offered. Treasurer Steve Martin offers the Morgan History from the standpoint of the Civil War. Rita Lashley discusses the Morgan home now being restored by Jim Rote in Greentown. Christina Mae Cook from Hopkins, Michigan is interviewed. Music is by the Faith United Methodist Praise Band. Other music includes Appalachia (Southern Traveler) for the beginning; On Memory’s Highway (Thinking Back) during a portion of JoAnn Lough’s comments; On Memory’s Highway (Movin On) during the discussion of the Morgan children. 65 video clips and pictures are used to underscore “God Bless the USA” and “My Monongahela” at the conclusion of the program.
4:10 pm - A.A.R.P. Fairmont Program
Highlights include WV State Senator Roman Prezioso sharing the needs of West Virginia seniors and the important work of the AARP on behalf of its citizens. Representatives speak on various topics of Senior Programs: Gayleen White, State Director; Susan Lefew, AARP Foundation; Liz Bradford, Driver Safety; Linda Bunn, Volunteer Opportunity; and Ruth Wagner, AARP State President.
5:00 pm - County Commission, August 17, 2011
Highlights include approval of poll workers and ballot organizers, support of Humane Society at $2,000 a month, hiring of Sharon Sims as Administrative Assistant to WVU Extension Service, and listened to a heartwarming story by Joe Staud.
5:21 pm - Patriot Flag Ceremony
Roger Wilson, Fire Chief, introduces program. Detective Dustin Hotsinpiller of the Bridgeport Police Department is the MC. Joe Torrillo, a New York firefighter of 9-11 who was buried alive twice during rescue operations is the special speaker. The Fairmont State Marching Band performs two selections, Amy Stuart sings the National Anthem, and bagpipes conclude the show with Amazing Grace.
5:52 pm - St. Pauls’ Backpacks
Highlights include discussion with Rev. Larry Buckland on the Backpack Giveaway at the Back to School Bash held on Friday Night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning, Aug 18-20 at St. Paul’s. Recipient Anna Davis is shown receiving assistance in getting backpacks. 31 pictures are presented by Gina Cole.
6:00 pm - News of Greater Fairmont Council
Highlights include Ministers Rev. Larry Buckland and Aslam Barkat discussing the vote for union to be held Sept. 25th between Faith and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Terri Dalton, executive director for Habitat for Humanity, will discuss a special program on Sept. 11th commemoriating the beginning of International Week of Prayer and Building on Faith; Dr. Craig White discusses a special program on India to be held at Central United Methodist Church on Sept. 9th to learn about the effort to make all “untouchables,” including those of the Christian Faith, full citizens in a ten year legal battle. One of the leaders from India will be coming and sharing the testimony. Rev. Matt Holbert of Grace Lutheran discusses the exciting new Wednesday Program at the church called “WOW.” Information is shared about two Sept. 11th Memorial Service: One at the Baptist Temple at 6:30 p.m. and the other at East Fairmont High School at 7:00 p.m. Finally, comments are given about the October 22nd Breakfast that will be held at Westchester Village with U.S. Senator Joe Manchin speaking on “Personal faith and Public Responsibility.”
6:30 pm - News of Greater Fairmont Council (repeat)
7:00 pm - Chamber of Commerce Dinner
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III brings the message for the evening. Awards are given out to students, the business of the year, as well as the public servant, the Jack Squires Lifetime Achievement, the Community Impact Award, the President’s Award, and the Chairman’s Visionary Award.
8:21 pm - United Way Kickoff Breakfast
Interviews are conducted with co-chair Alan B. Mollohan, Executive Director Tiffany Samuels, and Board Chairperson Mary Jo Thomas. A few clips of the opening breakfast are shown with words from Dr. Maria Rose, interim President of Fairmont State University and Dr. Doreen Larson, President of Pierpont Community and Technical College.
8:39 pm - Valley Dance Reunion at Knights of Columbus
Highlights include interviews with Jim Moody, a band member; Ben Polis, organizer; and Joe Cerisano on getting started into music and the inspiration of the song, “Carbon Copy.” Scenes of those who gathered along with some music from Subway will be presented. Joe Cerisano will sing the songs “Carbon Copy, For Nothing At All,” and a closing portion live of “Country, It ain’t something you decide to be.” His songs, “Off the Interstate” and “American Gold” will be presented via video.
9:17 pm - Fairmont State Football Report
Interviews are given with Coach Mike Lopez and quarterback Logan Moore
9:30 pm - Swearing in Ceremony for Judge Aloi
Michael John Aloi is sworn in as Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit of Marion County by former Judge Fred L. Fox II. Assisting is cousin and law partner of 28 years, Delegate Tim Manchin. The highly emotional affair featured brief messages by “Butch” Tennant, President of the Marion Co. Commission; Ron Tucker, President of the Marion County Bar Association; Earl Ray Tomblin, acting Governor of WV; Joe Manchin III, U.S. Senator; Fred L. Fox II, the retiring judge, and the presenter, Tim Manchin. Judge Aloi then gave remarks and closed with a South African Prayer. James Sago gave the closing.
10:22 pm - County Commission, August 3, 2011
Highlights include Grant Contract Agreement between Division of Justice and Community Services and Marion County Commission 11-CS-15.; 6. Grant Contract Agreement between the Division of Justice and Community Services and Marion County Commission 12-CC-20; 7. Contract between Marion County Commission and SHPO for Grant Expenditures; 8. Request for Reimbursement from West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services; 9. Notice of Change in State Travel Regulations to 47.0 cents per mile, effective July 20, 2011; 10. Budget Revision in the Central Garage line; 11. Purchase of Real Estate at Curtisville Lake; 12. Announcement of opening on the North Central West Virginia Airport; 13. Request for allocation for Patriot Flag Ceremony; 14. Notification from Comcast of the Internet Essentials program available in the 2011 “back to school” season; 15. Communities of Shalom, Inc. Proposal to the Marion County Commission; 16. Emergency item: Request for funds to support the Fairmont 11 and 12 year old All Stars in the next round of their tournament in Georgia.
11:12 pm - County Commission, August 10, 2011
Highlights include the acceptance of the resignation of Eric K. Wildman, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, effective August 12, 2011; Advice and Consent from the Commission to hire Jonathan Wright as a full time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, effective August 15, 2011; Advice and Consent from the County to hire Betsy Shaw as a part-time (19 hrs. per week) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, pending criminal background check, at $25.00 per hour, pursuant to the Domestic Violence Grant Award; Transfer of funds to the Financial Stabilization Fund; Request from Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau for reimbursement in the amount of $5,000.00 for Visitor Center sign; Appointment of Vickie D. Dodd to the board of the Greater Marion PSD; Marion County Parks and Recreation and Marion County Rescue Squad posting; Request for funding from the Marion County Humane Society for fiscal year 2011-2012.
11:31 pm - County Commission, July 27, 2011
Highlights include Class II Legal Advertisement for Environmental Services; Prosecuting Attorney Budget Revision for Fiscal Year 2011-2012; Request for Reimbursement from West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services; Request for funding from the WV Raptor Rehabilitation Center; Request from Marion County Master Gardeners for support for the Tomato Festival; and notification from Time Warner Cable of developments affecting the cable television system serving Marion County.
11:56 pm - Children’s Chorus: "Take Time in Life"
12:00 am - City Council, July 26, 2011
Highlights include the City approving a monthly amount of $2,887.50 of $8,750.00 to Marion County Animal Control after lengthy debate on a 6-3 vote. The city and county also provide liability insurance for the service and gaso¬line for the vehicles. Council approved an ordinance transferring a property at 950 Field Street to the city’s building com¬mission. User Fees was hotly discussed.
1:02 am - City Council, August 9, 2011
Highlights include the city voting to approve a matching grant to receive $35,000 from the WV State Historic Preservation Office to repair the roof on the Masonic Temple building on Jefferson Street. City manager Jay Rogers said the city had a $700,000 carry¬over from last fiscal year which will be used to cover overtime for the fire department, insurance costs and the city’s other post-employment benefits liability. Also, $35,000 carryover in coal severance will be used exclusively for winter road maintenance like salt, cinders and plowing. Council members expressed their prayers for Patrolman Ryan Powley.
1:53 am - Toni Balenger - United Way Retirement
Toni is honored at the Women’s Club for her 10 years with United Way. Mary Jo Thomas moderates, Dixie Yann reads a letter from Dave Elkinton, Tiffany Samuels gives a heartwarming summary of her life, and individuals share brief comments from the floor. Toni then comments.
2:20 am - 2010 Womens Health Fairmont General
Highlights from the 2010 Breast Cancer and Health Awareness Day at Fairmont General Hospital include comments by Betty Markovich and Judy McVicker.
2:30 am - Backpacks
5 Programs are shown of collecting or distributing backpacks to Fairmont and Marion County students at Central Church of the Nazarene, Valley Chapel, Faith, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and Windmill Park. Comments are given by Jeff Haught and Cindy Ewing from Central Church of the Nazarene; Casey Garcia of Faith; Marcia Kisner of St. Paul’s and Sue Littleton from 612 MAC.
2:47 am - 104th Morgan Morgan Reunion
A Major highlight is the singing of “My Monongahela” by Jonathan Turner, written by William Prunty and rearranged by Robert Ellis. Other highlights include “We Remember” by JoAnn Lough and the 201st Field Artillery history given by retired Major Jimmy Thornton. Raymond Morgan sings National Anthem, Rev William Wilson prays, Jacob Miller plays drum, and Mountaineer shots gun. Comments and presentations by President Gary Sweeney are offered. Treasurer Steve Martin offers the Morgan History from the standpoint of the Civil War. Rita Lashley discusses the Morgan home now being restored by Jim Rote in Greentown. Christina Mae Cook from Hopkins, Michigan is interviewed. Music is by the Faith United Methodist Praise Band. Other music includes Appalachia (Southern Traveler) for the beginning; On Memory’s Highway (Thinking Back) during a portion of JoAnn Lough’s comments; On Memory’s Highway (Movin On) during the discussion of the Morgan children. 65 video clips and pictures are used to underscore “God Bless the USA” and “My Monongahela” at the conclusion of the program.
4:10 am - A.A.R.P. Fairmont Program
Highlights include WV State Senator Roman Prezioso sharing the needs of West Virginia seniors and the important work of the AARP on behalf of its citizens. Representatives speak on various topics of Senior Programs: Gayleen White, State Director; Susan Lefew, AARP Foundation; Liz Bradford, Driver Safety; Linda Bunn, Volunteer Opportunity; and Ruth Wagner, AARP State President.
5:00 am - County Commission, August 17, 2011
Highlights include approval of poll workers and ballot organizers, support of Humane Society at $2,000 a month, hiring of Sharon Sims as Administrative Assistant to WVU Extension Service, and listened to a heartwarming story by Joe Staud.
5:21 am - Patriot Flag Ceremony
Roger Wilson, Fire Chief, introduces program. Detective Dustin Hotsinpiller of the Bridgeport Police Department is the MC. Joe Torrillo, a New York firefighter of 9-11 who was buried alive twice during rescue operations is the special speaker. The Fairmont State Marching Band performs two selections, Amy Stuart sings the National Anthem, and bagpipes conclude the show with Amazing Grace.
5:52 am - St. Pauls’ Backpacks
Highlights include discussion with Rev. Larry Buckland on the Backpack Giveaway at the Back to School Bash held on Friday Night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning, Aug 18-20 at St. Paul’s. Recipient Anna Davis is shown receiving assistance in getting backpacks. 31 pictures are presented by Gina Cole.
6:00 am - News of Greater Fairmont Council
Highlights include Ministers Rev. Larry Buckland and Aslam Barkat discussing the vote for union to be held Sept. 25th between Faith and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Terri Dalton, executive director for Habitat for Humanity, will discuss a special program on Sept. 11th commemoriating the beginning of International Week of Prayer and Building on Faith; Dr. Craig White discusses a special program on India to be held at Central United Methodist Church on Sept. 9th to learn about the effort to make all “untouchables,” including those of the Christian Faith, full citizens in a ten year legal battle. One of the leaders from India will be coming and sharing the testimony. Rev. Matt Holbert of Grace Lutheran discusses the exciting new Wednesday Program at the church called “WOW.” Information is shared about two Sept. 11th Memorial Service: One at the Baptist Temple at 6:30 p.m. and the other at East Fairmont High School at 7:00 p.m. Finally, comments are given about the October 22nd Breakfast that will be held at Westchester Village with U.S. Senator Joe Manchin speaking on “Personal faith and Public Responsibility.”
6:30 am - News of Greater Fairmont Council (repeat)
