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More than just an advertisement Still Free! Inside Halloween parade INNformer Page 5 Publication of The Wells Inn Volume 3, No. 21 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 November 11, 2016 Paden City Council postpones rate hike By Diane Pottorff PADEN CITY – The Paden City Council agreed to hold off on a water rate increase until after Jan. 1. City Recorder Tami Billiter reported to the council during their regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 7, that she Continued on page 12 Tyler County selects Weigle for sheriff From staff reports MIDDLEBOURNE – Come Jan. 1, Tyler County will have a new sheriff. On Nov. 8, the voters chose Brian M. Weigle over Trevor Tallman by 1,693 votes — 2,615 to 924. WWII vet has “I am excited and ready to go to work serving the peo- ple of Tyler County,” Weigle said. “I want to thank all vision to honor the voters who voted for me and all my friends and family for their support.” military families It was a record turnout as 3,726 out of 6,371 registered voters – nearly 59 percent –made their way to the polls Tuesday and for early voting. By Diane Pottorff BARBOURSVILLE – Three years ago, Hershel According to County Clerk Teresea Hamilton, more than “Woody” Williams came up with an idea to honor 1,000 people voted early. “I have never seen anything the families who lost loved ones in time of war. His like this,” she said. “I have been here for 23 years.” idea: the Gold Star Families Monument. County Commissioner Eric H. Vincent bested oppo- Williams’ idea was an ambitious one as he intends nent Arnold Schoolcraft, 2,442 to 1,138 votes. to have at least one monument dedicated in each of “I want to thank the great citizens of Tyler County for the 50 states. So, far 13 monuments have been placed and dedicated in such states as New York, your support,” Vincent said. “It will be once again my Massachusetts, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana privilege to serve them as their county commissioner.” and West Virginia. The most recent monument ded- In other county races, Candy L. Warner (3,330 votes) ran ication was Oct. 30 in Barboursville Park. A. Archer II (3,373 unopposed for circuit clerk as did Neil To achieve his goal, Williams formed the Woody votes) for county clerk, D. Luke Furbee (3,213 votes) for Williams Foundation in an effort to raise money for prosecuting attorney and Jack Hayes (3,291 votes) for as- the monuments. sessor. There were no candidates for surveyor. “It is the first foundation of its kind,” Jerry Beckett Although Jim Justice won statewide, Tyler County res- said. “This is dedicated to the families who lost a idents chose Bill Cole as the next governor over Justice, loved one during times of war.” 1,952 to 1,441. Also receiving votes were David Moran, On May 26, 1943, he was able to enlist in the Marine 62, Charlotte Jean Pritt, 146, and Phil Hudok 30 votes. Corps Reserve in Charleston and was sent to the Ma- Not only is Williams known for his dedication in fice, Tyler In all but one of the rest of the races for state of rine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. raising funds and getting the monuments, the 93- County residents were in line with voters around the year-old is the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient in the state of West Virginia. After training, Williams was sent to Camp Elliott to Mountain State. Secretary of State: Mac Warner defeated , was join the tank training battalion and a month later incumbent Natalie Tennant: 2,061 to 1,311, with John S. transferred to the infantry battalion for instruction as Buckley, 123. Auditor: John “JB” McCuskey topped Retired from the U.S Marine Corps, Williams re- a demolition man and how to use a flamethrower. Mary Ann Claytor, 2,335 to 824; Brenton Ricketts, 166. ceived his Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Treasurer: Ann Urling edged John D. Perdue, 1,739 to On Oct. 30, 1943, Williams joined the 32nd Re- placement Battalion and left for New Caledonia in 1,394; Michael Allen Young, 208. However, incumbent “I wear this medal in memory of all of those who Perdue won statewide. Commissioner of Agriculture: the southwest Pacific Theatre. In January 1944, he did not come home,” Williams said. “I will never Kent Leonhardt over incumbent Walt Helmick, 2,351 forget those who gave their life in the armed forces.” joined the 3rd Marine Division in Guadalcanal, at- to 845, and Buddy A. Guthrie, 245. Attorney General: tached to the 1st Battalion, 21st Marines. In July Williams was born Oct. 2, 1923, in Fairmont and Incumbent Patrick Morrisey whipped Doug Reynolds, and August 1944, he participated in action against 2,053 to 1,232; Karl Kolench, 128, and Michael grew up on a dairy farm in Quiet Dell. He also the Japanese at Guam. Sharley, 85. Tyler County voters chose for 2nd District worked different odd jobs, including as a truck driver and a taxi driver. On Feb. 21, 1945, Williams was on Iwo Jima when state senator Mike Maroney over Lisa Zukoff, 2,172 American tanks were trying to open a lane for the Wanting to better his life, Williams signed up with the over 882, and H. John Rogers, 469. Incumbent William infantry. They came upon a network of reinforced Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, and was work- concrete pillboxes with the Japanese shooting from Roger Romine retained his 6th District House seat ing in Montana when Pearl Harbor was attacked. against T. Chris Combs, 2,561 to 968. For US House them. Williams moved forward alone with his flamethrower and attempted to reduce the devasta- of Representatives in Tyler County, incumbent David He returned to West Virginia in an effort to enlist in tion of machine gun fire. B McKinley bested Mike Manypenny, 2,860 to 608. the military, but no one in the service would sign him Tyler County voters overwhelmingly chose Donald J. up due to his short stature of five-foot, six-inches. Continued on page 12 Trump for president over Hillary Clinton, 2,967 to 505, Gary Johnson, 102, Jill Stein, 25, Darrell L. Castle, 22. INDEX Familiar Face: Emily Cook 3 Preparing for winter 6 Classified ads 9 Editorial: Lest we forget 2 Regional roundup 4 Oil & gas briefs 7 Events 10-11 Letters to the Editor 3 Sistersville Halloween parade 5 Myra’s Arts & Crafts 8 Paden City fire hall 12
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