Programs
for JUNE, 2013. They are shown at a.m. and p.m. at the same time. We
are also on the web 24 hours a day at http://gfcc.peg.tv.
Quick overview of the Programs
followed by in depth look at each segment
7:00
Relay for Life
7:32
Relay Fireworks
7:38
PattyFest: June 8, 2013
8:14
Memorial Day
8:52
2013 WV Senate
9:14
County Commission: 06-06-13
9:30
3 Rivers Parade: May 25
10:02 Opening
3 Rivers 05-23-13
10:36 Friday
3 Rivers: 05-24-13
10:49 Dancing
with the Stars Launch
11:08 Fairmont
150th Celebration
12:00 Guy
Ward interviews
12:03 Pepperoni
Eating Championship
1:17
Miki Soto & Joey Chestnut interviews
1:24
Sat Music: May 25, 2013
1:41
Morningstar Sings
1:49
County Commission: 05-22-13
2:08
City Council: May 28, 2013
2:39
County Commission: 05-29-13
2:56
Fairmont Marion County Housing Authority
3:40
City Wide Yard Sale
3:50
Veterans Plaza
4:00
City Council: 6-11-13
4:56
City Auction
5:12
Dr. Matthew Foulds
5:29
Pres. Abraham Lincoln in WV
5:42
WVU Library 150th
5:55
Artisan Market Sat., June 16, 2013
6:20
County Commission: 6-12-13
6:44
County Commission: 06-19-13
Time Length Program Description
Date Recorded
7:00 32 min Relay for
Life:
June 7, 2013
Highlights include interviews with Cancer
Person of the Year, “Dusty” Garrison and cancer surviving
ministers, Rev. “Buck” Merrifield and Jim Zinn. Also
interviewed is spouse supporter, Henry Moore. Five people holding the
Survival Banner are interviewed. They include Larry Harker, Sheila
Favaloro, Jackie Cleveland, Nancy Hibbs, and Kim Shay. Shirley Kniceley
is seen announcing, Kevin Noreen and
Richard Romeo from the WVU Basketball team are interviewed, and
Fairmont State Women’s Basketball Coach Steve McDonald is interviewed and seen volunteering for the 14th straight year
with his team.
7:32 6 min Relay for Life
Firework
June 7, 2013
Dazzling display
of constant fireworks following the relay is seen from the Fairmont
State Campus near the President’s home. A must see for children
and those that participated in the walk. Special music is played by
Kevin McLeod entitled, “Sovereign.” Occasional
pictures of the walk are seen during the fireworks.
7:38 37 min Patty Fest: East Fairmont HS
June 8, 2013
Named for
legendary dulcimer player Patty Looman who died June 12, 2012, this 12th
Anniversary Convention features music by Best Hugs and Almost A Song.
Interviews are conducted with President and dulcimer maker
“Buck” Owens; the keeper of Patty’s cd’s and
books – Norma Rittenhouse; visitor Neal Eakin of Morgantown; harp
player John Lozier of Morgantown; and volunteer Judy Owens. A Special
highlight is a 2006 interview with Patty Looman at the dulcimer.
8:14 36 min
Memorial Day: May 27.
Highlights include the honoring of Veterans on the High Level Bridge, Veterans Plaza, and Grandview Cemetery. Included are interviews with Richard Bentel, Gary Harris, plus a message from Tucker at the Cemetery. Highlights of the 201st Deployment on Sept. 15, 2010 is shown with the National Anthem and God Bless America being sung by Heather Nicholas. Additional footage is provided at VFW Post on the East Side and 729 on the West Side.
Highlights include the honoring of Veterans on the High Level Bridge, Veterans Plaza, and Grandview Cemetery. Included are interviews with Richard Bentel, Gary Harris, plus a message from Tucker at the Cemetery. Highlights of the 201st Deployment on Sept. 15, 2010 is shown with the National Anthem and God Bless America being sung by Heather Nicholas. Additional footage is provided at VFW Post on the East Side and 729 on the West Side.
8:52 20
min
2013 WV Legislature Evaluation: May 25, 2013.
WV 13th District Senators, Roman Prezioso and Bob Beech, discuss the 2013 Legislature actions
.
WV 13th District Senators, Roman Prezioso and Bob Beech, discuss the 2013 Legislature actions
.
8:20 33 min
3 Rivers Parade: May 23.
Highlights include traditional Police car and school buses, 3 Rivers Court and Float, Fairmont Senior and East Fairmont Band, Senator Roman Prezioso, Rockets Dance Team and Majorettes, Coach Steve McDonald of Fairmont State Women’s Basketball Team, and Oscar Mayer Mobile
.
Highlights include traditional Police car and school buses, 3 Rivers Court and Float, Fairmont Senior and East Fairmont Band, Senator Roman Prezioso, Rockets Dance Team and Majorettes, Coach Steve McDonald of Fairmont State Women’s Basketball Team, and Oscar Mayer Mobile
.
9:14 16
min County
Commission Meeting June 6
Highlights
included a Resolution to Accept Conditions of the WV Community
Participation Program Funds on behalf of the Prickett’s Fort
Memorial Foundation, accepting MVB Bank, Inc., to qualify the bank as
County Depository for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, hiring of
Allison Smith as a temporary/full time Administrative Assistant, to be
effective June 6, 2013, and receiving funding request from Main Street
Fairmont for the Fairmont Fourth of July Festival.
10:02 33 min
Opening 3 Rivers Thurs. May 23. 2013.
Highlights include interviews with Wes Tonkrey of WVU and world champion hot dog eater Jody Chestnut. Opening ceremonies include prayer by DD Meighen, Ashley Reed, and introduction of 3 Rivers Court plus winners from other Pageants. Proclamations are read by Mayor Straight and Commissioner Elliott.
Highlights include interviews with Wes Tonkrey of WVU and world champion hot dog eater Jody Chestnut. Opening ceremonies include prayer by DD Meighen, Ashley Reed, and introduction of 3 Rivers Court plus winners from other Pageants. Proclamations are read by Mayor Straight and Commissioner Elliott.
10:36 13 min
3 Rivers Friday: May 24. 2013.
Highlights include illusionist Josh Knotts and Leah and Oscar Meyer spokesperson Leah Rosenblum as she shows us the wiener mobile.
Highlights include illusionist Josh Knotts and Leah and Oscar Meyer spokesperson Leah Rosenblum as she shows us the wiener mobile.
10:49
35
min Dancing with the Stars Kickoff May 30
On May 30, 2013 the MC Chamber of Commerce and the United Way joined together to launch “Dancing with the Stars” a fundraiser effort for the agency for Oct. 5th at Colebank. 10 selected individuals were paired together. Kelsey Pape of TV 12 interviewed all the participants and I taped their responses, although we do not show their responses. The contestants for the evening are: Sharon Swearingen is teamed with Chuck Jessup; Heather Fitzwater is teamed with Jerrod Calhoun; Mary Jo Thomas is teamed with George Levitsky; Dixie Yann is teamed with Bill Holmes; and Christy Miller Is teamed with Jonathan Rider. Today you’ll see highlight of the selection of the couples, and a brief preview of their dancing skills; interviews with Tiffany Samuel, director of United Way and then with dance coaches, Eileen Frank and Theresa Sestito. Eileen Frank will be the dance instructor for Mary Jo Thomas and George Levitsky and Theresa will coach Dixie Yann and Bill Holmes.
On May 30, 2013 the MC Chamber of Commerce and the United Way joined together to launch “Dancing with the Stars” a fundraiser effort for the agency for Oct. 5th at Colebank. 10 selected individuals were paired together. Kelsey Pape of TV 12 interviewed all the participants and I taped their responses, although we do not show their responses. The contestants for the evening are: Sharon Swearingen is teamed with Chuck Jessup; Heather Fitzwater is teamed with Jerrod Calhoun; Mary Jo Thomas is teamed with George Levitsky; Dixie Yann is teamed with Bill Holmes; and Christy Miller Is teamed with Jonathan Rider. Today you’ll see highlight of the selection of the couples, and a brief preview of their dancing skills; interviews with Tiffany Samuel, director of United Way and then with dance coaches, Eileen Frank and Theresa Sestito. Eileen Frank will be the dance instructor for Mary Jo Thomas and George Levitsky and Theresa will coach Dixie Yann and Bill Holmes.
11:08 50 min Fairmont’s 150th
Statehood Celebration: June 20
Highlights
include interview with Governor Francis Pierpont at his church, the
Methodist Protestant Church; Dora Kay Grubb of the Marion Co.
Historical Society; Christa Blais, organizer of the Fairmont Community
Garden; Ester Sturm of the West Augusta Historical Society; Baskets by
Helen Efaw of Mannington; Christy Nicholas of Green Dragon Artist;
Maggie Morgan Miller of Maggie Marvelous; Mother Jones, portrayed by
Geraldine Villar; We Three at Firehouse Café playing
“Ashogun Farewell” from Blue and Gray and “Cold
Frosty Morn” with Chuck & Dawn McClain and Faith Bowyer;
Chuck and Donna Carpenter of AWAG selling products from Bees; Michelle
Anderson & Lisa Turner of the Artisan Shop (Top of Watson Hill)
12:00 4
min. Guy Ward
interviews DJ & Joey Chestnut: May 25
Guy Ward
interviews the DJ for the Pepperoni Eating Contest and world record hot
dog eater Joey Chestnut
12:03 1 hr.12 min PEPPERONI ROLL EATING
CONTEST May 25
Highlights include 6 of the top 10 eaters in the world Park on Sat., May 25. Contestants include champion (1) Joey Chestnut, (2) Tim Janus, (3) Sonya Thomas, (5) Bob Shoudt, (7) Miki Soto, (9) Juliet Lee, (15) Micah Collins, (19) Yasir Salem, (28) Marcos Owens, (29) Brian Subich, (37) Wild Bill Myers, and Tim Cope in wheelchair.
Highlights include 6 of the top 10 eaters in the world Park on Sat., May 25. Contestants include champion (1) Joey Chestnut, (2) Tim Janus, (3) Sonya Thomas, (5) Bob Shoudt, (7) Miki Soto, (9) Juliet Lee, (15) Micah Collins, (19) Yasir Salem, (28) Marcos Owens, (29) Brian Subich, (37) Wild Bill Myers, and Tim Cope in wheelchair.
1:24 17 min
3 Rivers Saturday Music: May 25
1:41 8 min Morningstar Baptist Presentation May 25
Morningstar gives a brief musical presentation at the 3 Rivers Festival
Morningstar gives a brief musical presentation at the 3 Rivers Festival
1:49 19 min County Commission: May 22
Highlights included Mannington undoing uniting of precincts 67 and 68, supporting a resolution and support statement for “Fairness at Patriot Coal.” Nick Lonetti, international representative for Region I, UMWA, spoke for the resolution. The commission also funded Dora Kay Grubb’s request to assist the county’s celebration of the 150th.
Highlights included Mannington undoing uniting of precincts 67 and 68, supporting a resolution and support statement for “Fairness at Patriot Coal.” Nick Lonetti, international representative for Region I, UMWA, spoke for the resolution. The commission also funded Dora Kay Grubb’s request to assist the county’s celebration of the 150th.
2:08 32 min
City Council: May 28
Highlights include budget revisions, sale of car, 2 public concerns by Michael Buege and Michael Howard and new street paving schedule
.
Highlights include budget revisions, sale of car, 2 public concerns by Michael Buege and Michael Howard and new street paving schedule
.
2:39 17 min
County Commission:
May 29
Highlights included internal revisions to County Agencies for end of year needs: Circuit Court of Marion County , Marion County Central Garage for maintenance and repairs, WVU extension. The commission also helped the Barrackville Fringe Little League with $500 for a 24 x 50-foot multi-use pavilion at Lewis Hall Baseball Field and the American Legion Boys State Leadership Academy with $1,200 from to send six Marion County boys to the 76th annual session
.
Highlights included internal revisions to County Agencies for end of year needs: Circuit Court of Marion County , Marion County Central Garage for maintenance and repairs, WVU extension. The commission also helped the Barrackville Fringe Little League with $500 for a 24 x 50-foot multi-use pavilion at Lewis Hall Baseball Field and the American Legion Boys State Leadership Academy with $1,200 from to send six Marion County boys to the 76th annual session
.
2:56 44 min Fairmont Marion
Co. Housing Authority:
May 29
Highlights included the presenting of a $132,214 grant to the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. Speaking during the program were U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III, Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority executive director John Martyrs, and Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh director of community Investment John J. Bendel.
Highlights included the presenting of a $132,214 grant to the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. Speaking during the program were U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III, Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority executive director John Martyrs, and Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh director of community Investment John J. Bendel.
3:40 10 min City Wide Yard
Sale: Sat, June 16.
Highlights include views of vendors and merchandise. We talk to Frank Starks who is making Cajun Catfish and his grand daughter Latriece Weatherspoon who is selling WVU, Steeler, and Miami heat souvenirs.
3:50 10 min Veterans Plaza: Highlights include views of vendors and merchandise. We talk to Frank Starks who is making Cajun Catfish and his grand daughter Latriece Weatherspoon who is selling WVU, Steeler, and Miami heat souvenirs.
Highlights include discussion with Kenneth Satterfield, a Veteran and VFW officer, pictures of the many memorial plaques and engravings surrounding the plaza, and the story of Miss Liberty that was moved from the American Legion Building to the VFW Building.
4:00 56 min
City Council
Meeting:
June 11
Highlights
include citizens’ petitions by Joy Martin, Tom Ridenour, Ralph
Straight, Gene Turchin, and Michael Howard. All of the Fairmont City
Council Agenda and Minutes are available for viewing at
http://www.fairmontwv.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=5#council
4:56 16 min City Auction
June 11
Designed to
promote “Newspaper in Education,” the Times West Virginian,
under the leadership of Toni Ricer, auction off 127 items at the
Fairmont-Marion County Transit Garage on Sat., June 16, 2013.
Interviewed are Chuck Jessup, Publisher of the Fairmont Times; Shirley
Mainella who purchased many items; and retired auctioneer Colonel Jack
May
5:12 18 min
Dr. Matthew
Foulds
June 20
Dr. Matthew
Foulds, Professor of History at Shepherd University is interviewed on
the intersection of religion and politics in the antebellum and Civil
War-era border states at the West Virginia Regional History Center on
June 20, 2013. His upcoming book, tentatively titled Enemies of
the State, examines how Methodist ministers used their influence
to become grassroots political leaders during the secession crisis and
the formation of West Virginia.
5:29 13 min Pres. Abraham
Lincoln in WV
June 20
Michael Krebs
portrays President Abraham Lincoln at Erickson Alumni Center as part of
WV Sesquicentennial Celebration
5:42 13 min WVU Library WV 150th Statehood Celebration June 20
Highlights
include the exhibit in the West Virginia and Regional History Center
celebrating 150 years of WV Statehood. Director John Cuthbert,
executive director of the Center, discusses some of the artifacts and
events surrounding the day. Some of the highlights include: A
collection of early maps with a land-grant document signed by Ben
Franklin and a compass used to survey the Fairfax Line; Visitors
received a special poster and a replica of the US Flag of 35 stars. Dr.
Cuthbert then describes the Regional Center as a place of study for all
West Virginians.
5:55 26 min Artisan
Market: Main Street Fairmont June
15
Highlights
include interviews with 16 year old Bunner Ridge egg farmer Shane Plum,
singer Rob Shipley, artist Debbie Hayhurst, Soap maker from Goat Milk
Kathy Sharp of Mannington, Photographer Cindi Staley, custom art
creator Justin Sago, and wood builder and creator Jay Brand.
6:20 13 min County
Commission Meeting
June 19
Highlights were
accepting 6 agenda items, one request and a grant announcement. Agenda
and minutes can be seen
http://71.6.142.67/revize/marioncounty/departments/county_commission/agendas/index.php.
6:34 24 min County
Commission Meeting
June 12
Highlights
included approving a request from D.D. Meighen for $5,000 to produce
two DVDs profiling Marion County government, accepting conditions of
the contract for WV Community Participation Program Funds and authorize
signature on behalf of HOPE Inc. for $15,000 and on behalf of Winfield
VFD for $20,000, and a request from Sheriff Joe Carpenter to hire
Daniel Allen Lawson as deputy sheriff,
