Schedule at a Glance
7:00 am - Aspire Uniqueness
7:40 am - WVU United Way Program
8:10 am - Historical Society (6th Marker)
9:16 am - On the River with Kim & Bob Rogers
9:30 am - 1961 East Fairmont High School Reunion
12:00 pm - 9/11 Worship
1:13 pm - India- Jo T
1:36 pm - County Commission, September 14, 2011
1:51 pm - The Baptist Temple
2:17 pm - Tomato Tasting
2:21 pm - One Song
2:25 pm - Monthly highlights
2:30 pm - Fairmont City Council, August 23, 2011
3:14 pm - City Council, September 13, 2011
4:14 pm - County Commission, August 24, 2011
4:41 pm - County Commission, August 31, 2011
5:33 pm - County Commission, September 7, 2011
6:00 pm - News of Council of Churches
6:30 pm - News of Council of Churches (repeat)
7:00 pm - Aspire Uniqueness
7:40 pm - WVU United Way Program
8:10 pm - Historical Society (6th Marker)
9:16 pm - On the River with Kim & Bob Rogers
9:30 pm - 1961 East Fairmont High School Reunion
12:00 am - 9/11 Worship
1:13 am - India- Jo T
1:36 am - County Commission, September 14, 2011
1:51 am - The Baptist Temple
2:17 am - Tomato Tasting
2:21 am - One Song
2:25 am - Monthly highlights
2:30 am - Fairmont City Council, August 23, 2011
3:14 am - City Council, September 13, 2011
4:14 am - County Commission, August 24, 2011
4:41 am - County Commission, August 31, 2011
5:33 am - County Commission, September 7, 2011
6:00 am - News of Council of Churches
6:30 am - News of Council of Churches (repeat)
Program Highlights
7:00 am - Aspire Uniqueness
Neisha Bridges and her mother host the Professional Women Expo at Fairmont State. 33 vendors share their services and a fashion show highlights this program.
7:40 am - WVU United Way Basketball Clinic
Interviews are conducted with basketball players KJ Jones, “Truck” Bryant, Kevin Jones, Kevin Noreen, Keaton Miles, Aric Dickerson, Jabarie Hines and Assistant Coach Erik Martin. The players led drills for over 200 young people. Tiffany Samuels, executive director of the United Way, discussed the reasons the United Way sponsors this event and why the Mountaineers attend. Several kids are interviewed following the camp for their reactions.
8:10 am - 6th Historical Marker Dedication
Program done at the Disability Action Center features the history of the Fairmont-Beverly Turnpike and the Jones-Imboden Raids on Fairmont as displayed on the marker opposite the DAC, at the start of “Coal Run Hollow.” Dora Grubb tells an interesting story of 2 Presidents that came to Fairmont, JoAnn Lough leads the program and is interviewed, along with Art and Pam Dodds who represent Governor and Mrs. Julia Pierpont; Phyllis Baxter, Beverly Historical Landmarks Committee President and Terry Hackney, Manager of the Heritage Center. Fairmont mayor Bill Burdick exchanges gifts with Beverly. Richard Wolfe, Chair of the WV Sesquicentennial Civil War Commission, speaks on the history of these events.
9:16 am - On the River with Kim and Bob Rogers
Interesting sights are seen along the lower Tygart River and Monongahela River from the Benton’s Ferry Bridge to Prickett’s Fort. Along the way we viewed the union of the Tygart and West Fork River, the 12th St. Trestle where Confederate troops destroyed in 1863, David Morgan and Mollohan Bridge, Palatine Park, piers of the Nickel Bridge, and the forming of the Buffalo Creek into the Monongahela. We also tape and interview a young middle school jumping off the pier at an abandoned railroad bridge. Also viewed is Rt. 19 at Rivesville, the Power Plant, Hoult Bridge, and the bridges surrounding Prickett’s Fort.
9:30 am - 1961 East Fairmont Reunion
Lengthy program features a weekend of activities for the 50th reunion of the 1961 EFHS Class. Highlights from the Shaw House, the Old High School, and the ISR Building are shown. Interviews are shown with Tom Smell, Chuck McClain, Annabelle Ross Zeck, Lynette Stanley Mason, Burley "Butch" Tennant, Bill Williams, Delbert "Butch" Phillips, Barbara Kasa, Carolyn Miller Fox, Mary Lou Scully King, and Carolyn Tokarz Huffman. Additional interviews come from Ken Miller, a brief video of John Veasey, Former Teacher Mike Oliverio, and all class participants. Butch Phillips shares the progress of the East Fairmont Foundation as well as reading the deceased names. The closing slide show by Chuck McClain is highlighted by spoken reflections and royalty free music.
12:00 pm - Council of Churches Service of Remembrance, Healing, and Hope
The commemoration service at East Fairmont High School revolves around Joshua, chapters 3 and 4 . A combined church community choir sang 3 songs: Grace, In Memoriam, and One Song. Choral Director was Greg Lauer and Pianist was John Morrison. Participants were Tim and Dorcas Conrad, Bill Sadler, Michael Richards, and D.D. Meighen. Joey Madina of the New Mystics read a piece called, “Today, a New Dawn Calls.” Sadler spoke on Hope, and Meighen did a Power Point on phone conversations he has had with Jill Miller, co-author of “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and with Jacob DeShazer who bombed Tokyo but was converted to the faith, and helped convert the lead bomber commander on the raid at Pearl Harbor, Mitsuo Fushcida. Their story of reconciliation and love reflects much on 9-11-01.
1:13 pm - India's Persecuted Christian Dahlias
Jo, spokesperson of the All India Christian Federation (AICF) speaks through slides and personal stories of the persecution of Christians (called Dahlias) in India. He relates how the caste system is both unconstitutional and unethical, discriminating not only against Christians but Muslims as well. He reflects the efforts that the AICF is attempting through the Supreme Court to overturned this law. Dr. Craig White also discusses the impact of this effort and his observances after returning from India
1:36 pm - County Commission, September 14, 2011
Highlights included Proclamation for CASA proclaiming September 12, 2011 as “Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children,” Internal Budget Revision Request from Barbara Core, Circuit Clerk, and Notice of Award for Environment Engineering Services for the Rail Trail.
1:51 pm - Baptist Temple's 9-11 Service
Highlights include honoring emergency responders, video highlights from the offices of Senator Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, a sermon by Rev. Holley Faulkner, Jr., songs by the Baptist Temple Choir a solo by Ken Grace , and remembrances from County Commissioners Randy Elliott and Butch Tennant.
2:30 pm - Fairmont City Council, August 23, 2011
Highlights included a vote on an ordinance to abandon a right-of-way on Chicago Street from Howard Street to Anderson Street to demolish 3 houses for new housing. City manager Jay Rogers said the official opening ceremony for the Gateway Connector is scheduled to be held Oct. 15. Some events happening that day will be tours, a race with “glow,” speakers, and fireworks. Fairmont’s Little League 11-12 All-Stars were introduced and given a certificate.
3:14 pm - Fairmont City Council, September 13, 2011
Concern was raised over paving of Holbert, Lyman, and Garrett Streets in Jackson Addition. Marlene Mitchell and Anthony Horton spoke. City Manager Jay Rogers said that Holbert, Layman and Garrett streets were to be paved first until the state Department of Environmental Protection told them of doing mine subsi¬dence testing and work in this area. Comments were focused on providing TV19 space in the J Harper Meredith Building. Of Korean War Veteran Council Spoke
4:14 pm - County Comission, August 24, 2011
County Commission approved three 2 year no interest loans: first, $23,000 for an emergency sewage leak in Fairview; second, $20,000 loan to Farmington for Thrasher Engineering to conduct services necessary for acquiring Little Laurel Run and Lincoln Heights Water Associations; and third, $20,000 to Grant Town for the county’s part of the contract on the completed water line on Pantherlick Road. Also, Farmington is to provide the commission with mapping for the project.
In other news, Day Report Center director Ted Offutt showed a new ankle bracelet to deter people from alcohol abuse, which con¬ducts tests every 30 minutes and transmits findings to the monitoring entity. Offutt said the county now owns 10 of these ankle bracelets that cost about $1,500 a piece.
Commissioners postponed donation Request from Regis Salon for its “Clip for the Cure” until more information could be gathered. A dispositional Order in the Estate of Virginia M. Helms, deceased, was approved as well as an Order Establishing and Authorizing Payment of Fees to the Fiduciary Commissioner in the Matter of her Estate.
4:41 pm - County Commission, August 31, 2011
Highlights included Transfer of Funds to provide financial assistance for the Town of Grant Town and Fairview for water and sewer projects; hiring of Sonia “Dianne” Linear for part time Court Bailiff; hiring of Brian C. Hawkins and Jeremy R. Martin as Deputy Sheriffs; a return of $4,855.00 from the West Virginia Counties Risk Pool; hiring of Terra Hawkins, Sierra Garza, Colin Stickles and Jack Flint for 9-1-1 services; updated job description for Program Assistant Position for the WVU Extension Service; Amendment of Motion for request of funds from Town of Farmington for preliminary engineering services conducted by Thrasher Engineering for acquiring Little Laurel Run and Lincoln Heights Water Association; and the First reading of proposed renewal of Time Warner Cable. 2 Citizens spoke: B.D. Linn spoke on treatment of cats he received from Lilabeth Crosby when he attempted to place them there. Jennifer Robinson spoke for Project Lifesaver, a device to track and locate people suffering from autism, Alzheimer’s or senility. She hopes to work with the Sheriff’s Department.
5:33 pm - County Commission, September 7, 2011
Highlights included the First Reading of Ordinance Authorizing Volunteer Fire Companies to Charge Reasonable Reimbursement Fees to apply on person’s insurance; a request from Rick Rock, interim Director of the North Central Regional Airport for $50,000 funding for Flight Incentive Program; a Letter of Resignation from Mary Ann Pyle from the Little Creek Public Service District, and an Amendment to Motion for the Town of Fairview Sewer Allocation.
6:00 pm - Fairmont Council of Churches News
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 - Fairmont Council of Churches News (repeat)
7:00 pm - Aspire Uniqueness
Neisha Bridges and her mother host the Professional Women Expo at Fairmont State. 33 vendors share their services and a fashion show highlights this program.
7:40 pm - WVU United Way Basketball Clinic
Interviews are conducted with basketball players KJ Jones, “Truck” Bryant, Kevin Jones, Kevin Noreen, Keaton Miles, Aric Dickerson, Jabarie Hines and Assistant Coach Erik Martin. The players led drills for over 200 young people. Tiffany Samuels, executive director of the United Way, discussed the reasons the United Way sponsors this event and why the Mountaineers attend. Several kids are interviewed following the camp for their reactions.
8:10 pm - 6th Historical Marker Dedication
Program done at the Disability Action Center features the history of the Fairmont-Beverly Turnpike and the Jones-Imboden Raids on Fairmont as displayed on the marker opposite the DAC, at the start of “Coal Run Hollow.” Dora Grubb tells an interesting story of 2 Presidents that came to Fairmont, JoAnn Lough leads the program and is interviewed, along with Art and Pam Dodds who represent Governor and Mrs. Julia Pierpont; Phyllis Baxter, Beverly Historical Landmarks Committee President and Terry Hackney, Manager of the Heritage Center. Fairmont mayor Bill Burdick exchanges gifts with Beverly. Richard Wolfe, Chair of the WV Sesquicentennial Civil War Commission, speaks on the history of these events.
9:16 pm - On the River with Kim and Bob Rogers
Interesting sights are seen along the lower Tygart River and Monongahela River from the Benton’s Ferry Bridge to Prickett’s Fort. Along the way we viewed the union of the Tygart and West Fork River, the 12th St. Trestle where Confederate troops destroyed in 1863, David Morgan and Mollohan Bridge, Palatine Park, piers of the Nickel Bridge, and the forming of the Buffalo Creek into the Monongahela. We also tape and interview a young middle school jumping off the pier at an abandoned railroad bridge. Also viewed is Rt. 19 at Rivesville, the Power Plant, Hoult Bridge, and the bridges surrounding Prickett’s Fort.
9:30 pm - 1961 East Fairmont Reunion
Lengthy program features a weekend of activities for the 50th reunion of the 1961 EFHS Class. Highlights from the Shaw House, the Old High School, and the ISR Building are shown. Interviews are shown with Tom Smell, Chuck McClain, Annabelle Ross Zeck, Lynette Stanley Mason, Burley "Butch" Tennant, Bill Williams, Delbert "Butch" Phillips, Barbara Kasa, Carolyn Miller Fox, Mary Lou Scully King, and Carolyn Tokarz Huffman. Additional interviews come from Ken Miller, a brief video of John Veasey, Former Teacher Mike Oliverio, and all class participants. Butch Phillips shares the progress of the East Fairmont Foundation as well as reading the deceased names. The closing slide show by Chuck McClain is highlighted by spoken reflections and royalty free music.
12:00 am - Council of Churches Service of Remembrance, Healing, and Hope
The commemoration service at East Fairmont High School revolves around Joshua, chapters 3 and 4 . A combined church community choir sang 3 songs: Grace, In Memoriam, and One Song. Choral Director was Greg Lauer and Pianist was John Morrison. Participants were Tim and Dorcas Conrad, Bill Sadler, Michael Richards, and D.D. Meighen. Joey Madina of the New Mystics read a piece called, “Today, a New Dawn Calls.” Sadler spoke on Hope, and Meighen did a Power Point on phone conversations he has had with Jill Miller, co-author of “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and with Jacob DeShazer who bombed Tokyo but was converted to the faith, and helped convert the lead bomber commander on the raid at Pearl Harbor, Mitsuo Fushcida. Their story of reconciliation and love reflects much on 9-11-01.
1:13 am - India's Persecuted Christian Dahlias
Jo, spokesperson of the All India Christian Federation (AICF) speaks through slides and personal stories of the persecution of Christians (called Dahlias) in India. He relates how the caste system is both unconstitutional and unethical, discriminating not only against Christians but Muslims as well. He reflects the efforts that the AICF is attempting through the Supreme Court to overturned this law. Dr. Craig White also discusses the impact of this effort and his observances after returning from India
1:36 am - County Commission, September 14, 2011
Highlights included Proclamation for CASA proclaiming September 12, 2011 as “Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children,” Internal Budget Revision Request from Barbara Core, Circuit Clerk, and Notice of Award for Environment Engineering Services for the Rail Trail.
1:51 am - Baptist Temple's 9-11 Service
Highlights include honoring emergency responders, video highlights from the offices of Senator Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, a sermon by Rev. Holley Faulkner, Jr., songs by the Baptist Temple Choir a solo by Ken Grace , and remembrances from County Commissioners Randy Elliott and Butch Tennant.
2:30 am - Fairmont City Council, August 23, 2011
Highlights included a vote on an ordinance to abandon a right-of-way on Chicago Street from Howard Street to Anderson Street to demolish 3 houses for new housing. City manager Jay Rogers said the official opening ceremony for the Gateway Connector is scheduled to be held Oct. 15. Some events happening that day will be tours, a race with “glow,” speakers, and fireworks. Fairmont’s Little League 11-12 All-Stars were introduced and given a certificate.
3:14 am - Fairmont City Council, September 13, 2011
Concern was raised over paving of Holbert, Lyman, and Garrett Streets in Jackson Addition. Marlene Mitchell and Anthony Horton spoke. City Manager Jay Rogers said that Holbert, Layman and Garrett streets were to be paved first until the state Department of Environmental Protection told them of doing mine subsi¬dence testing and work in this area. Comments were focused on providing TV19 space in the J Harper Meredith Building. Of Korean War Veteran Council Spoke
4:14 am - County Comission, August 24, 2011
County Commission approved three 2 year no interest loans: first, $23,000 for an emergency sewage leak in Fairview; second, $20,000 loan to Farmington for Thrasher Engineering to conduct services necessary for acquiring Little Laurel Run and Lincoln Heights Water Associations; and third, $20,000 to Grant Town for the county’s part of the contract on the completed water line on Pantherlick Road. Also, Farmington is to provide the commission with mapping for the project.
In other news, Day Report Center director Ted Offutt showed a new ankle bracelet to deter people from alcohol abuse, which con¬ducts tests every 30 minutes and transmits findings to the monitoring entity. Offutt said the county now owns 10 of these ankle bracelets that cost about $1,500 a piece.
Commissioners postponed donation Request from Regis Salon for its “Clip for the Cure” until more information could be gathered. A dispositional Order in the Estate of Virginia M. Helms, deceased, was approved as well as an Order Establishing and Authorizing Payment of Fees to the Fiduciary Commissioner in the Matter of her Estate.
4:41 am - County Commission, August 31, 2011
Highlights included Transfer of Funds to provide financial assistance for the Town of Grant Town and Fairview for water and sewer projects; hiring of Sonia “Dianne” Linear for part time Court Bailiff; hiring of Brian C. Hawkins and Jeremy R. Martin as Deputy Sheriffs; a return of $4,855.00 from the West Virginia Counties Risk Pool; hiring of Terra Hawkins, Sierra Garza, Colin Stickles and Jack Flint for 9-1-1 services; updated job description for Program Assistant Position for the WVU Extension Service; Amendment of Motion for request of funds from Town of Farmington for preliminary engineering services conducted by Thrasher Engineering for acquiring Little Laurel Run and Lincoln Heights Water Association; and the First reading of proposed renewal of Time Warner Cable. 2 Citizens spoke: B.D. Linn spoke on treatment of cats he received from Lilabeth Crosby when he attempted to place them there. Jennifer Robinson spoke for Project Lifesaver, a device to track and locate people suffering from autism, Alzheimer’s or senility. She hopes to work with the Sheriff’s Department.
5:33 am - County Commission, September 7, 2011
Highlights included the First Reading of Ordinance Authorizing Volunteer Fire Companies to Charge Reasonable Reimbursement Fees to apply on person’s insurance; a request from Rick Rock, interim Director of the North Central Regional Airport for $50,000 funding for Flight Incentive Program; a Letter of Resignation from Mary Ann Pyle from the Little Creek Public Service District, and an Amendment to Motion for the Town of Fairview Sewer Allocation.
6:00 am - Fairmont Council of Churches News
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 - Fairmont Council of Churches News (repeat)
