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submitted by
Anna R. Nassif
Rowlesburg ON-TRAC is
continuing in efforts to revital-
ize the Downtown Rowlesburg
historic District. A second for-
mal meeting was successfully
led by Elisha Roberts, Certified
Main Street Manager, on May
15. In attendance were the Hon-
orable Mayor Barbara Banister,
Robyn Hess, director, King-
wood Main Street Mentor and
committee members.
RRC, Inc., fiscal sponsor of
ON-TRAC, hosted the event in
the Szilagyi Center/OLD RHS
Auditorium and Gymnasium.
The morning session included a
welcome followed by introduc-
tions with a question on the sub-
ject of "What Next?"
A great part of the morning dis-
cussion centered on a prepared
vision and mission statement.
River City Caf6 staff served
a luncheon buffet in the after-
noon, emphasis was placed on a
ressing
presentation covering points on
developing work plans in sup-
port of goals of economic re-
structuring, promotion, design
and organization committees.
The third formal Rowlesburg
ON-TRAC Design Visit fea-
tured Michael Gioulis, historic
architectural design expert, in
a luncheon meeting held on
September 11, at Joe's Place on
Church Street.
ON-TRAC Design Commit-
tee Members, and volunteers,
property owners in attendance
included: Helen Jane Cline,
Gloria Dean, Maggie DeWeirdt
(Liaison), Jenny Garrett, Dot
Gioulis (Guest), Anna Nassif
(Chairperson), George Nassif,
Kathleen Orescanin, John Par-
kinson, Alma Parkinson, Lee
Waybright and Timothy Weav-
er.
The main business of the de-
sign visit included: a brief pre-
sentation on design principles
as applicable to DRHD; expres-
(Continued from Page 1)last year...
Kanawha, will become the new FINALLY, it's only a matter
president pro tempore, of time until West Virginia's
Kessler will be relinquishing first woman governor is elected
his former position, as chairman and the recent announcement by
of the Senate Judiciary Commit- Betty Ireland, which she plans
tee, to preside over the Senate to run for the office in the next
sessions and has selected Sen. election increases the odds, it,
Corey Palumbo, D-Kanawha, will happen sooner rather than
to become the new chairman: later. In Ireland's case, her
Palumbo is the second genera- chances are slim because, as a
tion in his family to hold that Republican, she must overcome
position, since his father, the a 2-1 Democrat voter registra-
late Sen. Mario Palumbo, also tion edge in this state.
served as chairman of the Sen- The closest a woman has come
ate Judiciary Committee. to being elected governor, so
Sen. Robert Plymale, D- far, was Democrat nominee,
Wednesday, January 12, 2011-Kingwood, WV-PRESTON COUNTy JOURNAL-3
sion of concerns from individu- Letters to th editor
als and discussion of design e can be addressed, though the
completion of a highway has
plans; pull off area for Tray Run Dear Editor, nance designed to destroy tour- been planned for almost fifty
Bridge; beautification and gar- The Preston County News ism for Preston County. years. And 2034 is just too long
den projects; review of the WPA stated the County Commission, Elaine Sapp to wait.
Wall built in 1939 on East Main the Sheriff, and Prosecutor have Dear Editor: Instead, the Hardwood Alli-
Street; discussion on the design determined the "All Good Festi- The West Virginia Hardwood ance Zone proposes a 2020 Vi-
and practicalities of a possible val" is No Good. Alliance Zone (WVHAZ), was sion in which Corridor H would
placement of a future Depres- They say it costs the County established years ago to pro- be complete or fully under con-
sion Era/New Deal Monument.
thousands of dollars for police mote the hardwood industry in struction by the year 2020.
Walking tour with examina- protection, jail fees, desti'uction eastern West Virginia. Seven Preston County has learned
tion and viewing of the follow- of property and breaking and counties, including Preston what many others have - a ris-
ing sites included: WPA Wall; entering. County, are currently part of ing tide lifts all ships. Our local
review of the River Front Area; What's new? According to the the organization that travels economy does not stop at the
review of Endangered Build-
news reports this is an every- the world to show our highly county line. People who live in
ings; visit to WWII Museum day occurrence the entire year sought-after timber products, one community often work in
and OLD RHS; and a general in Preston County and in the Northern Preston County al- another. When our region does
visit to the Downtown Rowles- entire area. It was noted during ready benefits tremendously better, so does all of Preston
burg Historic District. the Buckwheat Festival, a citi- from 1-68 and the ability to County.
A final comprehensive report zen stopped a break-in at gun move hardwoods to port via
was submitted by Gioulis on the
point. The police were notified, the four-lane. But our entire To end, WVHAZ humbly asks
above in November. The report but all the officers were policing region's timber industry (in- your readers to contact their
was distributed with a detailed the Festival. The common reply eluding that of southern Pres- elected representatives about
map of area. Points under dis- is none of the 18 deputies are ton County) would benefit even the importance of the timely
cussion include: proper historic~ available, further from the completion of completion of this road to the
restoration recommendations Jennings says the sales taxes Corridor H. hardwood industry in West Vir-
for endangered historic build- collected by the State do not Southern Preston County has a ginia.
ings; recommendations forWPA matter, but the County received lack of access to transportation Sincerely,
Wall restoration; recommenda- about $52,000 for x-ray camer- infrastructure, much like the Robbie Baylor, PCED
tions for designs for Depression as for three guards at the Court- rest of the areas located within President, West Virginia
Era Monument; infrastructure, house entrance, the Hardwood Alliance Zone. Hardwood Alliance Zone
beautification and streetscape The County spends thousands This lack of transportation in- Preston County WVHAZ
recommendations for Down-to attract tourists, and All Good frastructure is a hindrance that Representative
town Rowlesburg Historic Dis- attracts more to the County. The
trict; reinforcement Of the im- attendance doubles the popu- •
portance of historic restoration lation of Preston County. The
of endangered buildings; map Sheriff should give deputies a
of points of interest; Cheat Riv- few days off to avoid overtime. Eric McCartney, Executiveor timber production. This in-
er Front Development-fishing, They would not be missed, and Director of USDA's Farm Ser- eludes land in agricultural use
boating, swimming; encourage- save that money, vice Agency in Preston County, when purchased, as well as,
ment of future development of The two culprits awafting trial reminds foreign investors, who land later converted to agricul-
streetscape, faqade and beau- at $48 per day jail time would have bought or sold agricultural tural use. Foreigners, who own
tification projects; and choice be solved. The Sheriff could use land in the county, to report the or have interest in 10 acres or
of design projects in support of discretionary funds to obtain transaction to the office within less, do not need to report un-
increasing economic activities. $5,000 on default for failure to 90 days. less annual proceeds from the
Rowlesburg ON-TRAC De- appear. The Agricultural Foreign In- sale of agricultural products
sign Committee has work plans The County gets a profit and vestment Disclosure Act (AFI- grown on these acres exceed
listed above, with attention to the local drug people are happy. DA) requires all foreign own- $1,000.
points raised in the report sub- Complaints are Voiced about ers of U.S. agricultural land to . Individuals or companies,
mitted. The 2011-2013 two year that cost but cheer about the two report their holdings, acquisi- which specialize in land hold-
Wayne, will continue to chair Charlotte Pritt, in 1996, who work-plan has been adjusted and a half million 911 isolated, tions, dispositions, leases of 10 ings, land transfers, or manage-
the Senate Education Commit- lost by about 36,000 votes to based in part on the report. Im- play house fortress on County years or more, and land uses to ment services, should visit the
tee and Sen. Ron Stollings, D- Republican nominee, Cecil H. plementation of same involves Farm. the county Farm Service Agen- Farm Service Agency, located
Boone, will take Sen. Prezioso's Underwood, who won his sec- a continuation of partnership, in cy office. This law remains in in the Corner Mall, of the King-
former rule, as chairman of the ond term as governor 40 years regard to beautification projects, If 18 Deputies could not guard effect, and those who fail to re- wood Plaza, or telephone (304)
Senate Health and Human Re- after winning his first term. streetscape projects, faqade ren- prisoners in the old jail, how port or are late in reporting face 329-1923.
ovation, preservation and reno I
sources Committee. Sen. Herb Look for current Secretary of" " - can the Sheriff Guard it now? possible fines. REMEMBER
Snyder, D-Jefferson, will be the State, Natalie Tennant, to take va!ion of historic buildings. On- Maybe Camp Dawson has For reporting purposes, agri- ] deadlines for the
, going design actw ty from town
new chair of the Senate Govern- a shot at the governor s job--if enough fire power to protect. It cultural land is defined as any PFOstor~ County Jou/73o]
government ]
ment Organization Cp~tee,..notin2Ol2, certaintywithinthe.~:,, . :.; :~ ?,.p appears ."No Good" will come tract of more than 10 acres now
,~assuming a POSt wa~. v~ated ~rne~tifew~'years~.and es~a, Demo-,,, Contmue~t fromthei~ po~et,grabbing Ordi- in farming, ranching, forestry, are 10 a.m. Monday/
• when Sen. Ed Bowman, D-Han- crat. her prospects seem ICetter . .
cock, did not run for re-election than Ireland's chances...
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