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HAPPY BIHAPPY BIHAPPY BIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAY, AMY, AMY, AMEEERRRIIICCCAAA HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA Still Free! Sistersville Monroe County fireworks @ Youth Talent 9:30 p.m. 7/5 INNformer Show now July 18 Volume 7, No. 13 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 July 3, 2020 Monroe County Commission talks bridge repair, county paperwork By Angela H. Cutrer WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Commission discussed paperwork for the Monroe County Care Center, hiring a human resource employee and the Knowlton Cov- ered Bridge among other issues at its last two meetings. The bridge near Rinard Mills, which collapsed last July be- fore renovations could begin, was the main topic June 29 as JUNE MONROE Ron Mattox of Woolper, who is COUNTY TAX in charge of redesigning the PAYMENTS HAVE bridge, answered questions via BEEN EXTENDED TO a phone call about the bridges AUG. 19. SEE NEXT Barbara Vincent, Arts in the Park design. “My staff is working on ISSUE FOR DETAILS chair, and Carman Harman as it as we speak,” he said. “One OR CALL THE Uncle Sam invite all to Arts in the thing I need to know, though, Park in Bruce Park in New Mar- is exactly how much timber we TREASURER’S OFFICE tinsville, Saturday, July 4, from 1 have from the old bridge that AT 750-472-1521 p.m. until 4 p.m. we could use. I plan to come down there as soon as possible to go through the debris to July 4th tradition nd out what I can put back [into the bridge].” The estimated cost of reconstruction topped $1.5 million continues with before the bridge fell. With a new design now being created, commissioners wont know the new estimate until after Arts in the Park Mattoxs work is completed. However, the state is footing Continued on page A2 NEW MARTINSVILLE – The tradi- tion of Arts in the Park on July 4 will continue in 2020 at Bruce Park in New Tyler County BOE details guidelines Martinsville. The Saturday festivities required to wear a mask on the bus, in- will last from 1-4 p.m. under the spon- By Lea Ann Butcher Bathroom cleanliness will be a priority TYLER COUNTY – A day in the life cluding for eld trips or extracurricular for the custodial staff but students and sorship of the New Martinsville Parks activities. Students will be provided of a Tyler County student wont look staff are encouraged to clean up after & Recreation Commission and - Arts with masks to wear when they ride and themselves as well. the same as it did last year. Many Link. Dont forget your lawn chair!! disposable ones will be available should At the middle and high school, stair- preparations are being made and pre- cautions being taken due to the health a student forget. Buses will be cleaned wells will be designated as “up” or Carman Harman, playing Uncle Sam, and sanitized after each ride. “down” and staff will be in hallways to risks associated with COVID-19. will serve again as Master of Cere- “We cannot social distance on buses,” The start of the school year will be ensure social distancing between classes. monies. Arts and crafts demonstra- Highley explained when asked why staggered depending on what grade a Each school will have a sick room and a tions, along with exhibits by artists and student is entering. Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 masks are required on bsses but not in well room for students seeing the nurse craftspeople from Wetzel and Tyler classrooms. and staff will undergo daily temperature and 12 will start Friday, Aug. 14. checks and screenings as a recommen- counties in West Virginia and Monroe When a student enters a school, they Grades 1, 2, 7, 8,10 and 11 will return dation from the West Virginia Depart- County, Ohio, will be featured. will go directly to their homeroom or Monday, Aug. 17; all students will be ment of Education and the Wetzel/Tyler rst period classroom. Students will back in school by Tuesday, Aug. 18. The Remedy will perform throughout properly wash their hands several times Health Department. Kindergarten and pre-school parents the afternoon. The New Martinsville a day and hand washing breaks will be As time passes, the task force will re- will be contacted by their schools oiff- accommodated. Parks & Recreation Commission will evaluate and, if necessary, change their cials for their start date. provide frozen treats. All activities plans to accommodate a healthy return Superintendent Shane Highley said the In elementary schools, desks and play throughout the day are free. Food will areas will be cleaned multiple times per to school for all parties. More informa- purpose of staggering start dates is to tion regarding these updates or also available for purchase, thanks to day. In the middle and high school, have ample time to educate students changes can be found on the Tyler the Magnolia Band Boosters. on changes. desks will be cleaned after each class. Each class will have a dedicated area to County Schools Facebook page, by Guidelines could change, but the plan calling the schools, visiting TylerCoun- ArtsLink is committed to providing eat lunch and outdoor areas will be used for Tyler County students is they will tyPublicSchools.com or on the school universal accessibility wherever possi- as much as possible when appropriate. be in school Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- Classrooms will be set up to maximize messenger page. ble. Persons with special needs may day and Friday. Wednesday will be a re- social-distancing requirements. “We will continue to inform parents contact ArtsLink at 304-455-2278 to mote-learning day that is not with details as we know more. Schools request assistance. “Hallways and stairways will be one- internet-based while schools are will be getting details out on their indi- cleaned and sanitized. way travel, and staff will be in the hall- For more information, contact Barbara vidual plans soon. We thank the parents ways reminding students of social Vincent at 304-652-2939. Every student who rides a bus will be distancing,” Highley said. for their patience,” Highley concluded. Local country music artist releases rst CD NEWPORT, Ohio – Local teenage country music they are songs people would know and sing artist Evan Cunningham has released his first along with. They are both older country songs album, Burnin’ Gas, on CD and on online stream- and I felt they helped expand by repertoire. ing services. The album includes two original songs, including the Burnin’ Gas title track and “Beautiful Crazy was a song I picked because it Crazy For You, as well as four cover songs. was written and performed by one of my biggest inspirations, Luke Combs. I decided to put Every “Burnin’ Gas, the title track, is a song I wrote the Rose on the album as a curve ball. I felt it would summer I got my license,” Cunningham said. “I be a cool way to show the variety of music I do, with my own twist,” Cunningham explained. started writing this song right atfer I got my li- cense, but then I broke my ankle a couple of The Newport musician is entering his senior year weeks atfer getting it so I wasn’t driving much. I at Frontier High School and will cross-enroll as a finished the song in the summer when I had more full-time student at Washington State Community time and freedom to drive. I wanted to write a College to prepare for studying music therapy at song that I felt people could relate to. Marietta College. “This song means a lot to me. It was the first orig- With the pandemic closures, many of his perform- inal song I ever played out in public and it is now ances have been postponed, although he has the title track to my EP. I’m super excited to have performed via Facebook Live from the historic this song out to the public and I can’t wait to see Monroe Theatre and is scheduled to perform at where it goes from there. someone how you really feel, but it ends up work- the Dils Center Local County Artist Showcase in ing out for you in the end.” Parkersburg July 18. “Crazy For You is a feel good, up-tempo love song. I wrote it at the end of 2019, beginning of The covers include Wagon Wheel, Will The Circle For booking information email evan.cunningham- 2020. I felt this was another song people could re- Be Unbroken and Every Rose Has Its Thorn, the 17- music@yahoo.com or visit his Facebook page, year-old added. “I chose the first two because late to because of the fact of being scared to tell Evan Cunningham Music. Charles Winslow INDEX Tyler County Commission A3 RECIPES: New grilling greats B1-B3 WV AG offers tax tips A3 Comics B4-B5 Wetzel County Commission A2 WVNCC honor rolls A3 Classifieds B6 Why we celebrate July 4th A4-A5 Puzzles B6 River High School honor rolls A2 Broken Timber Outdoor Education Center A7 How to write a resume B7 Sentencings A2 Youth vital to hunting A8 Crossword answer B7
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