Our TV station is on the web 24 hours a day at http://gfcc.peg.tv
Programs shown a.m. & p.m.at same time
7:00 WVU Basketball Players for support of
the Marion Co. United Way
Mountaineer Basketball Players along
with Coach Eric Martin come to West Fairmont Middle School to do a clinic for
students and support the Marion County United Way efforts of raising $450,000
for 2012-13 under direction of Tiffany Samuels, United Way director. Some of
the players attending were: Jabarie Hines, Kevin Noreen, Keaton Miles, Jarar
Armstead, Eron Harris, Arie Dickerson, Gary Bowne, Ted Henderson and Aric
Herring. Many drills are shown and interview with former West Fairmont and
Marshall University star Deon Dobbs is shared.
7:26 Dedication of Water Treatment
Plant: August 20
Ribbon cutting for the Water Treatment
Plant is celebrated with honors and recognition. Shawn Garvin, EPA Regional
Manager presents City with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Award for
Sustainable Public Health Protection, one of the highest award a city can
receive. David Sago, Public Utility Manager and Chip West, Manager of the
Plant, are interviewed on the success of the water system for Fairmont. The
program consists of comments from Jay Rogers, city manager; Bill Burdick,
mayor; and Bob DeCrease of the WV Bureau of Public Health
8:18 How Marion
County responds to
Emergencies
A very informative program on Marion County’s
ability to respond to emergencies is presented. Interviews are conducted with
Lloyd White, Marion County Health Department Director, and Jamie Moore, Public
Health Emergency Coordinator in Biological, Chemical, Nuclear, and Radiological
Disasters. Also interviewed are Chris McIntire, director of Office of Emergency
Services/Director of Homeland Security, Carolyn Ledsome, director of 911 Call
Center, and comments by Joe Masturzo
9:00 Reunion Highlights of 105thMorgan
Morgan & St. Peters High School
Highlights of St. Peters High School
Reunion are: Greg Kropog talking about PFC Joseph Sell, Jr.; Maureen Kennedy
Wolfe, class of 1945, Peggy Kennedy Mauney, class of 1948, and Richard Kennedy,
class of 1948. Cecily Enos introduces Saturday’s program, Organizer George
Dragich speaks and introduces Mo-Town Strutters that features Ida Manella
Everhart. A skit by Tom Dragich as Monsignor and Linda Beccaloni McClung as
Sister Bea conclude St. Peter’s Reunion.
Highlights of the 105th
Morgan Morgan Reunion features interviews with Jim Rote, owner of the George
Pickney Morgan house and the restoration efforts on it. An interview with
former Delegate Paul Prunty reveals his successful efforts in saving the home
from demolition. Renowned bronze sculptor Jamie Lester discusses his work on
Zackquill Morgan, founder of Morgantown, as the reunion. Jonathan Turner sings
song, “My Mongahela,” from a song by Bill Prunty, adapted by Bob Ellis.
9:30 Telltale Lilac Bush: Adaption
of stories from the book by Dr. Ruth Ann Musick. This is the first of 4 tales
around a roaring camp fire with introduction by Matt Wilson.
9:43 St. Paul’s Backpack Giveaway: Aug. 25.
Life United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Campus, has
a free giveaway of backpacks, complete with an outdoor fair and indoor worship.
Rev. Larry Buckland is interviewed along with Carol McCormick and student
9:56 the Baptist Temple Free Giveaway
Aug. 25. Highlights
include comments from 6 shoppers and Baptist Temple volunteers Gary Deavers and
Butch Kisner.
10:10 Dedication of Health Dep’t Building: Sept. 14.
Highlights are comments from Randy Elliott, County
Commissioner; Bill Burdick, Fairmont Mayor; and Lloyd White, Director of Health
Dept. Some old vintage photographs are shown, a tour of the building is taken,
and Jamie Moore discusses his room.
10:30 Convention & Visitors Center
Yearly Meeting, Sept. 13: Highlights
feature interviews with Marianne Moran, director; Sen. Roman Prezioso, Tourism
Person of the Year; Dora Grubb, House Tours of the Historical Society; Mickey
Heston, New Business of the Year; and Kenny Sabo, Restaurant of the Year
(Say-Boy Steak House). Rita Veasey discusses her parents being the supervisors
of the old Marion County Children’s Shelter
which houses the new CVB and Parks and Recreation Building now.
11:05 9-11 Worship, Honoring 1st
Responders: First Presbyterian hosted this
special worship featuring a joint choir under the direction of John Morrison
with Allen Keener playing the piano on “One Song.” Over 40 first responders are
honored by Lloyd White, Marion County Health Department Director, and D.D.
Meighen.
11:40 Monongahfest:
Aug. 25. Danielle Williams, hula-hoop fire
expert, demonstrates her skills. Kelly Horton and Dietta Goush are interviewed
on their special cause; and the Band of Jim and Eric Pulice, Greg Patrick and
Ron Yanero perform two selections.
12:00 Fairmont City Council: Aug. 28. Review
minutes of the City Council meeting at http://www.fairmontwv.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=5
1:00 Fairmont City Council: Sept. 12. Review
minutes of City Council at http://www.fairmontwv.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=5
1:49 Telltale Lilac Bush- 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th Tales: Ruth Ann
Musick’s tales are told by storytellers Crystal Conners, Dan Hawkins, Kimmy Higginbotham,
and Michael Vozniak around a fire on a cold evening’s night.
2:34 Consumer News & Report: Highlights
include portions of health and home, food and nutrition, exercise and finances,
car and travel.
2:53
County
Commission: Aug. 8. Review the minutes of County
Commission at http://www.marioncountywv.com/minutes.html?dept=5
3:29 County
Commission: Sept. 12. Review the minutes of County
Commission at
http://www.marioncountywv.com/minutes.html?dept=5
4:00 Black Heritage Festival in Clarksburg: Sept.
8. Highlights were Old School Band and the
original Marcell Blue Moon Group. Interviewed were Israel Harkless and Franklin
Lewis II. Young dancers LaKita Chandler of Columbus, Ohio and Olivia Spino of
Clarksburg are featured.
4:57
Digital Citizenship: Internet
drama/destruction/Death.
A
special program developed by Renee Verbanic, a peer meditator, teacher and an
MSW, leads this special bullying and anti bullying session. Interviews are with
Charles “Chuck” Funk, a special singer and teacher on anti-bullying who worked
for years with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow’s special song,
“Don’t Laugh at Me” has become the National Anthem of Anti-bullying and is
utilized by over 2,800 schools in America. With many sponsors, the IRespect
Program, now being used in County Schools across WV, is introduced by Dr.
Charles Higgins, Associate Professor, Specialist for Extension and Youth 4-H in
WV with positive youth development and David Hartley, WVU Extension Agent for
Preston County 4-H youth development programs. Jalen Lee and Cathy Reed are
also introduced.
5:56 Ed Cheslock & Betty Smith: Ed
Cheslock talks about a “Jesus Tree” created after a storm at Laurel Point and
Betty Smith speaks at her surprise birthday party in Morgantown. Melva Hess
also discusses riding a motorcycle at 92 years of age.
6:00 Fairmont Council of Churches News:
Highlights include the installation of Rev. Elise
Neal of First Presbyterian; a special reading from Carolyn Davis at the Suicide
Awareness and Prevention Program at the National Guard Armory on Sept. 14th ,
comments from Rev. Jim Zinn on being named chaplain for the National Boy Scout
Jamboree in Fayette County, WV next year, my comments on the proposed selling
of Life United Methodist Church, Faith Campus, and yearly dinner on Nov. 15th
at Knights of Columbus featuring speaker, Senator Roman Prezioso.
6:14 Fairmont
Council of Churches News- repeat
6:30 WVU
News. The National Award Special News report
from the West Virginia University by students under the direction of Gina Dalia
which is re-broadcast at 6:45.
