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Still Free! More than just an advertisement Inside Inside New Matamoras Bank failure Tyler County Fair photos Page 8 INNformer Page 5 Publication of The Wells Inn -round Sistersville docks to be available yearVolume 3, No. 15 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 Aug. 19, 2016 By Charles Winslow SISTERSVILLE – Another small step to develop the economic potential of Sistersville’s waterfront thrums to the beat of the driving of pilings into the river bottom next to the newly rebuilt Allen Maxwell Yacht Club docks. Once installed, the docks will be anchored to the piles and left in the water year-round. “My goal is to help develop the riverfront,” said Gene Rice, operations manager of the Sistersville Ferry. A couple of years ago the Sistersville Ferry Board took over control of the old Yacht Club docks to increase and coordinate the focus on the riverfront. The successful Ohio River Ferryboat Festival July 30 drew people to events on both sides of the river. Now in its second year, the daylong event is sponsored by the Sistersville Ferry Board, with co-sponsors Monroe (Ohio) Arts & Visitor Center and the Jackson Township (Ohio) Trustees. The Yacht Club docks date back to the oil boom years of Sistersville and control of them was turned over to the city in the early 1980s. Previously the docks were removed in . early autumn and re-installed around Memorial Day The removal and storage led to damage and vandalism and the dock sections had deteriorated to the point where the wooden deck and barrel floats were no longer serviceable, leading to last year’s suspension. then again as soon as winter weather breaks. to restore the local transient docks. “Boat owners will now be able to leave their boats in The aluminum transient docks at the city’s park, used as long as they like,” said Rice, adding that dock rentals The project is expected to cost around $11,000 and is by boaters traveling the Ohio River, are also left in the will be half-price starting Oct. 1. This will allow more being paid for through the support of some local busi- river time for boat owners as long as the weather holds nesses and left-over FEMA money previously awarded river and available for year-round use. FOOD, FUN Paden City ready for AT TYLER 68th Labor Day fest COUNTY FAIR By Lea Ann Butcher The 54th annual Tyler PADEN CITY – The city of Paden City is gearing up County Fair turned out for its 68th Labor Day celebration Friday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Sept. 5. Monday’s parade is one of the usual list of food, fun only three Labor Day parades in the Mountain State. and excitement for kids of “It’s hectic, but I’m looking forward to it,” said Susan all ages during its run the Wade of the Labor Day Celebration planning committee. first week of August. Festivities kick off Friday with opening ceremonies and From crowning fair royalty a welcome from Mayor Joel Davis. Pete Lauderman and to livestock shows to the John Jones will follow with their musical stylings rang- midway carnival, or the ing from gospel to country to old time rock and roll. demolition derby and The Monkey Farm will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Fri- entertainment, the 54th day. This is four-piece band and its singular sound edition was one for the emits a great dance party vibe. record books. See more Fun Factory Inflatables will keep the kids busy photos on page 5. throughout the day for free Friday only. Fun Factory wristbands will be sold Saturday, Sunday and Monday Continued on page 6 Friendly seeks a little help from friends INDEX Familiar Face: for upgrades to its community center D. Luke Furbee, Tyler County From staff reports functions and more comfortable prosecuting attorney 3 for summer events. Sistersville City Council 4 Friendly and its community center need a little help from Oil & gas briefs 4 The council has submitted their friends, according to grants for years to help with the Tyler County Fair 5 Mayor Bonnie Hostuttler. upgrade costs but all have been denied because the state of West TCHS alumni weekend 6 “The electric really needs up- Virginia awards grants based on dated and we would really like Jay’s Place opens 9 to get air conditioning in it,” she population numbers. The appar- said, with installation of air con- ent problem with counting citi- Classified ads 11 zens to decide such matters is ditioning expected to cost Events 12-15 the state doesn’t see the signifi- $5,000. Upgraded electricity cant role such a place plays in Centennial sternwheeler 16 and air conditioning will make the venue more efficient for all Continued on page 9
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