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Gettin’ Checkers fly spicy in the on 2023 kitchen seasons at with fall local dirt cupcakesl tracks See B1 See A3, A4-A5 Still Free! Ohio news Inside Pages A3, A4, A5, A6, Valley homecoming parade A8, A10, B6, B7, B8, B9 INNformer Page A10 Volume 10, No. 20 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 October 6, 2023 WVU Extension HARVEST TIME! Paden City invites youth to hires new fall in love patrolman with 4-H West Virginia youths in Tyler By Charles Winslow County have an opportunity to PADEN CITY – The effort of Paden fall in love with 4-H as part of Na- City Police Chief Anthony Lauer to at- tional 4-H Week, held Oct. 1-7. tract an experienced police oiffcer ap- This event is hosted nationally pears to have been a success with the each year to encourage young Paden City Council voting during their people to join a local club where Oct. 2 regular meeting to hire Bryan they will meet other youths, par- Casto as a patrolman. ticipate in meaningful learning opportunities, serve their com- At a special session in September, the munities and enjoy the host of council approved raising the starting activities offered by the nation’s salary of police oiffcers to $26 per hour largest youth development pro- to counter the high turnover and ex- gram. This year’s theme centers pense associated with hiring probation- around the love and passion ary police oiffcers and sending them young people find with 4-H. through the West Virginia State Police West Virginia 4-H is a free youth Academy. development program of West Casto, 32, has 11 years of experience Virginia University Extension that in law enforcement at several area po- reaches more than 10,000 lice departments. In addition to work- young people each year ing a year in Sistersville, he worked for through clubs, camps, schools seven years in St Marys, was the chief and other specialized programs, of police in Harrisville and most re- like science, technology, engi- arvest season is upon us and where better to mark the occasion than at the Middle Island Harvest Festi- cently worked for the Ritchie County neering and math education. Sheriffs Oiffce and the Pennsboro Po- Faculty, staff and volunteers pro- Hval at the Tyler County Fairgrounds this weekend. vide unique environments lice Department. Watch them make apple butter; grind corn for meal; press Continued on page A7 where young people can grow and learn about a host of activ- apples for cider, thresh grain and more. Check out the various ities and educational programs, pumpkins, gourds and squashes, as well as exhibits and ven- Work on village including annual projects. dors. Of course the antique engines will be there. How about a hay ride for the kiddos while you purchase apples and pro- pool, levy vote By signing up for the Tyler County 4-H program, clubs also duce, cider, sorghum, corn meal, probably honey, buckwheat, too! Sample the chili cook off Saturday or opt for soupbeans provide youths with new expe- top Matamoras and cornbread. Sometimes they have sassafras tea! Pork riences, important leadership rinds were listed on their Facebook page. Also Saturday, car skills and enhanced confi- Council agenda dence. In West Virginia, one in show, feeder calf show, horseshoe pitching, a bow shoot and cornhole tournament. Sunday features a baked steak dinner, By Charles Winslow every four youths is involved in 4-H. Youths between the ages of antique trac- MATAMORAS, Ohio – With the up- 9 and 21 can join 4-H with a coming levy vote on their minds, Mata- parent or guardian’s permission. tors and a muzzleloader moras Village Council met Oct. 2 for Younger children, ages 5 to 8, shoot. Admis- the first of their two regular meetings who are interested in the prac- sion is free. with Council President Terry Dunn Sr. tices of 4-H can join a pre-4-H presiding. program called Cloverbuds, After a lengthy discussion about op- which focuses more on fun and tions for changing the scope of the social activities that set the work at the village pool after no one stage for future learning. Older submitted a bid, Councilman Blaze members can become active Amos brought up the previously an- in any of the seven collegiate 4- nounced levy information and budget H clubs in the state. discussion. According to Julie Bolin, WVU On Novembers ballot there will appear Extension 4-H youth develop- a village tax levy in the amount of 3 ment agent in Tyler County, 4-H mill, which will raise $25,000 per year is an opportunity for those in the and is crucial to funding village opera- Tyler County area to join an or- tions. See related story on B7. ganization that is helping to em- “If we dont get this levy, we will have power youths to become true to cut somewhere around $25,000 to leaders within their communities. $35,000 out of our spending to balance While 4-H programs of the past the budget. It could be phased in with have focused on agriculture a cut of $15,000 during the first year and farming, today’s 4-H pro- and go from there. It will require cuts, grams are more diverse, expos- Amos said. ing kids to hands-on learning “We have cut nearly $10,000 this year experiences in areas such as out of what we were spending. People science, engineering, technol- need to be aware that we cannot con- ogy, citizenship, land judging, tinue to do now what we are, whether shooting sports and healthy we are talking about employees, the po- lifestyles. Club members may lice department or the village as a also learn about higher educa- whole. Things are going to get cut. tion opportunities and even be Things are going to disappear, he eligible for scholarships avail- warned. able through WVU Extension. “Passing the levy is not a luxury, but a For more information about 4-H need, Councilman John Schmidt opportunities in your commu- added. nity, contact the WVU Extension While council has some discretion over oiffce in Tyler County at 304-758- how certain monies are spent, earlier in 2101 or visit extension.wvu.edu. Continued on page A3 INDEX Adult Ed: Civiccs, part 2 A6 Puzzles B3 New auto shop in Sistersville A2 Hannibal locks report A6 Comics B4-B5 PCHS: Safe for now A2 Prep football A8 Ohio general election B6 Route 23 Speedway champions A3 13 spooky places in WV A9 Monroe, Washington county details B7 @ The Bullring A4 Valley homecoming parade A10 Cops & courts B8 Pierce scores back-to-back wins A5 RECIPES: Tasty cupcakes for Fall B1-B2 Event calendar B9
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