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More than just an advertisement Still Free! Ohio graduations Inside Page 21 Living history at SES INNformer Page 4 Publication of The Wells Inn Volume 5, No. 11 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 June 1, 2018 Memorial Day Cut cable observance knocks out returns to Frontier Middlebourne internet in By Charles Winslow MIDDLEBOURNE – Several hundred northern WV people lined Main Street in Middle- bourne Monday, May 28, as the formal SISTERSVILLE – An accident followed Memorial Day Parade and remembrance by inclement weather interrupted inter- ceremony returned to the Tyler County net service to West Virginia’s Northern seat after an absence of over 20 years. Panhandle and knocked out phone and The parade was lead by the flag honor internet to about 600 local Frontier Com- guard followed by units of local veter- munications customers, including many ans, the Tyler County Sheriff, scouts, Sistersville businesses, with some going church groups, political candidates, the without a dial tone or computer connec- Tyler Consolidated Marching Band and tion for close to two weeks. local emergency service vehicles. As a The initial problem was caused May 8 reminder to parade-goers about the pur- by a utility crew digging a hole to re- pose of the holiday, which is seen as the place a pole on the corner of Catherine traditional start of summer, the parade and McCoy streets, near Sistersville’s was concluded by a horse-drawn wagon park. While using an auger, they came carrying a flag-draped coffin followed into contact with two of Frontier Com- by a riderless horse led by a veteran in munications’ fiber optic trunks, as well full uniform – symbolizing those who as two conduits containing copper wires made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of –some of which are used for local tele- this country. phone and internet service, damaging the The formal, and appropriately solemn, waterproof casings and severing several, ceremony was opened by Pastor Troy but not all, of the enclosed lines. Guild, who gave the invocation, fol- The auger also punched a hole in a large lowed by the pledge of allegiance by sewer pipe, located about six feet below Cathy Patterson Post, president of Mid- the surface, just under the telephone cables. dlebourne’s American Legion Auxiliary, then the playing of the national anthem “Initially, the extent of the damage was by the high school’s marching band. SISTERSVILLE ARTS not completely clear,” Andy Malinoski, American Legion Post 48 Commander communications manager for Frontier, Roger Post’s opening remarks about Me- Something for both kids & told The INNformer. “The depth of the morial Day included an explanation of hole and the water made it difficult for the symbolism behind the Missing Man adults: collage-making class our people to physically inspect, find , as- Table set up in front of the bandstand, Continued on page 5 where the ceremony was held. Cathy Continued on page 22 By Charles Winslow Paden City [EDITOR’S NOTE: With this story we introduce a new occasional feature on the arts scene in Sistersville. See more information on page 4.] elections set SISTERSVILLE – Local residents and aspiring artists of all ages will have the opportunity to work alongside noted New York pop artist Michael Albert for June 7 as he returns to the Sistersville Public Library Monday, June 18, to conduct a free presentation and workshop on collage-making. PADEN CITY – Paden City municipal elections are scheduled for June 7 with Collage is the technique of producing works of art by assembling and com- early voting through June 4. bining different forms and/or materials where the individual and distinct pieces combine to form a whole new pattern when viewed from a distance. The following candidates will appear The style was popularized in the early 20th century by Pablo Picasso and, on the ballot: For mayor, Clyde while very popular with children, a growing number of adults are also em- bracing the art form. Hochstrasser and Jay Parsons. In the first ward Mark “Rick” Casteel is running un- Albert’s program, called the “Modern Pop Art Experience,” focuses on mak- opposed. In the second ward John P. Springer is also running unopposed. In ing art from such items as discarded cardboard packaging and old photo- the third ward Steve Kastigar is being graphs, like the old Kodak photos that people used to take then fill old shoe boxes with. challenged by Raphe Bailes. Early voting takes place at the Paden “It feels better to take those old photos of family, and other materials that City building. On election day polls are would be just thrown away, and turn them into something that looks really open from 6:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. Matt and Kim Schaber decorated the cool,” Albert, 51, explained. “You can make art out of something that would at the following locations: first ward at Sardis gazebo at the Town Pump, just be tossed out.” the former middle school cafeteria; Sec- continuing the patriotic theme of the Continued on page 4 ond Ward in council chambers in the city flags flying along the highway. building and third ward at the Fire Hall. INDEX Calling artists & crafters 4 RECIPES: Finger foods 9-10 Crossword puzzle 17 Regional roundup 5 Sistersville alumni parade 11 Crossword answer 19 Editorial 2 How to write a resume 6-7 Kelly Scholarship winner 11 Tin Goose at MOV 20 Letter to the Editor 2 RHS art show winners 7 Events 12-19 Tyler County Commission 20 Familiar Face: David Kelly 3 WV Legislature special session 8 Classified ads 15 Ohio graduations 21 SES living history 4 Word search puzzle 8 Happening this weekend! 16 Bullring races 22
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