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More than just an advertisement SSSSSSSSSSSttttttttttiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllll Frell FFFFFFFFFFrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeee!eeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! Stil Inside Inside PC Labor Day Historic LST 325 Pages 14-15 INNformer Page 6 Publication of The Wells Inn Volume 2, No. 18 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 September 11, 2015 Blue-green algae bloom wilts Ohio River activities By Lea Ann Butcher still urges residents to be mindful of water use so the plant can limit intake from the river until the algae A bloom of toxic blue-green algae is affecting daily life up and down the Ohio River: from crimping wa- dissipates. ter sports and Labor Day fun to issues with drinkingT he Sistersville water treatment plant intake was shut water and, of course, the potential for health issuedows n temporarily while city officials took samples of for at-risk individuals. the water to Columbus for testing. The Ohio EPA found 0 inst ox in l e’s l siter Sisv r te a w th i w 1.78 s r t pa The bloom necessitated a water conservation order for Sistersville Tuesday, Sept. 1, through Wednesday, per billion raw materials, which the Ohio EPA called Sept. 2. The order has since been lifted but the city Continued on page 3 Marblefest Movie to benefit plans just Phillips roll along By Lea Ann Butcher Having faced and overcome for the kids. You see a lot of people many challenges as a member of ing com and a lot of .” iles sm Last r, ea y the 1988 undefeated West Vir- the festival drew over 1,000 to the ginia University football team, streets of downtown Sistersville. All-American Rick Phillips is no s ce a e For ds,to th i o there’tearn chankl stranger to adversity. In 2014 he play marbles from Marvin George of the was dealt another challenge WV Marble Shooters Association. He also runs the when he was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis with necrosis. By Kate Reich marble tournament in which kids can compete Satur- y. a l o p d t earne l e v ’ y e h t once y da Not only is Phillips a legendary SISTERSVILLE -- A 15-year tradition continues this month in Sistersville as the 16th annual Sisters- Various marble vendors will have their wares on Continued on page 10 ville Marble Festival hits downtown. hand, with the small glass globes ranging in price As with past festivals, vendors of all kinds will line from a dime to upwards of a few hundred dollars. Many factors go into the price of a marble, including many of the downtown streets. Many are here to INDEX buy, sell or trade marbles but there will also be those the materials used, the craftsmanship, or the overall design. On Friday and Saturday, people can enter selling crafts, antiques or food. As there are no ad- Familiar Faces: PCPD: Tim rowd c a n i raw d o t r e s easi ’ t i ees, f endor v or on ssi i m marbles into the auction with the winners announced Shreve & Josh Helmick 4 that celebrates an industry that once dotted the area. at 6 p.m. Saturday evening. There used to be more than 20 marble factories in Historic LST 325 6 Several marble artisans will be on hand selling their the surrounding area, but now only two remain: Massage therapist 8 marbles, as well as making them. Sammy Hogue of Marble King in Paden City and the Jabo Vitro Mar- Ellenboro in Ritchie County will be here making his Sienna Stocky 10 ble Factory in Lower Newport, Ohio. Jabo has been world-known marbles. He uses a wide variety of an avid supporter of the Marble Festival since its Oil & gas briefs 11 designs, but is mostly known for his exquisite color- Events 12-13 founding in 2000. ful swirls. He also makes marbles that have small animal figurines or artfully placed air bubbles. PC Labor Day photos 14-15 Festival coordinator Jim King said the Marble Fes- al tiv has “ r ned t u o int a l r ea ce ni ily f am ent ev. One of the standout showpieces of the festival is Help wanted ads 15-16 ’ s Tr e heet hing om s for e th adults, r e’s the ing et h som Continued on page 11
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