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More than just an advertisement Still Free! Inside Inside Events Too close to home Pages 6-9 INNformer Page 2 Publication of The Wells Inn Volume 3, No. 3 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 March 4, 2016 Sistersville seeks to improve meter reading By Charles Winslow clear snow and ice from the meter pit covers be- fore prying them open. After heavy rains these SISTERSVILLE - The City of Sistersville is ex- below-ground pits often flood, covering the water ploring ways to improve the operations of its meter dials the readers have to see with water water department and is considering the installa- and mud. tion of new radio read heads on existing residen- tial water meters as part of that project. “We do the best we can,” said Edwards, adding “It will increase the efficiency and accuracy of the that the proposed radio meters will greatly im- meter readings,” said Chad Edwards, Sistersville’s prove accuracy. city recorder. The new radio meter heads are also expected to lower payroll expenses. Currently, the water department has to send their meter readers out in all types of weather to read It now costs the city $800 to $1,200 a month to meters. During winter months they often have to Continued on page 10 PCHS boasts 3rd highest graduation rate in state By Lea Ann Butcher really happy and it was great to Paden City High School can add an- come back to school and show everyone the plaque,” he said. other accomplishment to its list: a 2014-2015 graduation rate of 97.22 Dr. Michael Martirano, state super- percent, third highest in the Moun- tain State. intendent of schools, recently re- leased a five-year strategic plan for West Virginia’s schools that includes The school was honored in a goal of improving graduation rates Charleston by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, the West Virginia Board of Continued on page 10 Education and the West Virginia De- partment of Education during a cer- Paden City schools raising emony at the State Capitol Feb. 26. PCHS Principal Jay Salva attended funds to replace uniforms the ceremony but did not know the final rankings. By Charles Winslow students in grades 7-12 participate in our music program,” said Brian PADEN CITY -- The Paden City “When they were listing the top Price, Debra’s husband and member High School’s Wildcat marching ranks I was thinking, is it us? I was of the Band Patrons. “It’s a lot higher band uniforms are older than the kids when you add in the elementary wearing them and the Paden City INDEX Band Patrons believe it’s time to for school students. Too close to home 2 the vintage clothing to be replaced. Even though small in size, the The organization, which supports the marching band is large in stature. Familiar Face: Sabrina Kyle, The marching Wildcats have won small school’s band programs, has Sistersville Public Library local and regional awards, including started an ambitious fund drive to placing second in their class at the director 3-4 raise an additional $25,000 toward West Virginia Marching Band Invi- Dees Paint & Body Shop 5 the total $35,000 price of replacing the 20-year-old outfits. tational. Individual band members Susies Crafts 6 have also been recognized, with two -The old uniforms were originally pur students selected as all-State Musi- Events 6-9 chased in 1996 during Band Director cians and 23 elementary and high Debra Price’s first stint at the school. school students participating in the Homeschoolers visit Kings Region VI Solo and Ensemble Fes- She had been the director of bands Blingz 14 from 1994 through 1997 and returned tival at West Liberty University. Classified ads 11-12 to the Paden City school in 2011. “Our music program does more than “Twenty five percent of Paden City Continued on page 6
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