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8-PRESTON COUNTY JOURNALWednesday, June 22, 2011-Kingwood, WV
Retired emp q)yees meet
Preston County Association
of Retired School Employ-
ees met June 14, at the Aurora
UMC Memorial Building. Fol-
lowing a luncheon, served by
the United Methodist Women,
President, Lois Strawser, con-
ducted the business meeting.
She and several officers planned
to attend the Region II meeting
at Buckhannon, on June 15.
Minutes were given by Shir-
ley Clark and the Treasurer's
Report and the Membership
Report by Maxine Clark. Jane
Murphy, Community Service
Chair, presented awards to the
three members, with the most
volunteer hours for the year.
Board member, Mac McCrum
reported on the progress of the
school construction projects.
Attending were Ruby Arm-
strong, Grace Bachtel, Margaret
Bailey, Martha Bolyard, Walter
and Catherine Burke, Miles and
Maxine Clark, Shirley Clark,
Joane Clarkson, Blake and Pa-
tricia Clarkson, Ervin and Dar-
lene Fink, Mardelle Forman, Iris
Jennings, John Lofink, Robert
"Mac" McCrum, Jane Murphy,
Phyllis Royce, Dottie Sanders,
Patricia Snyder, Thelma Spin-
dler, Melvin and Dove Stemple,
Elsie Stemple, Lois Strawser,
David and Wilma Mae Teets,
Mike and Karen Teets, Mary
Thorn, Lewis and Hazel Durst,
and guest, Dru Schneider.
Veterans invited
Members of the VVA and AVVA Chapter 977, Preston County,
will host their annual covered dish dinner starting at 1:30 p.m.,
Saturday, June 25, at Big Bear Lake.
Many recreational activities will be available.
Cost of admission is $2 at the gate. Meats, breads and beverages
will be provided, bring a covered dish.
For more information call 304-789-5440 before 10 p.m.
CHRISTOPHER DAKON
Christopher Lee Dakon, 50 of
Fellowsville, died Sunday, June
12, 2011 at Ruby Memorial
Hospital.
He was born Sept. 12, 1960 in
Balitmore, MD, a son of Vir-
ginia Pauline Weaver Dakon,
of Oakland, MD and the late
Charles Edward Dakon.
He was a surveyor for Laurel
Mining Consultants for several
years, his hobby was coon and
bear hunting.
In addition to his mother he is
survived by one son, Matthew
Lee Dakon; one daughter, Me-
gan Amber Dakon; three grand-
children: one brother, Joseph
Dakon; five sisters, Ellie Slagle,
Dorothy Rockhold, Tuesday
Stein, Toni Frush and Rebecca
Shoemaker.
In addition to his father, he
was preceded in death by his
wife Nancy Darlene Bayior Da-
kon; two brothers, Michael and
Adam Dakon and one grand-
daughter, Autumn Barto.
Family and friends will be
received from noon-2 p.m., on
Saturday June 25, at the Bolyard
Funeral Home, Newburg, with
a celebration of life service at
the funeral home at 2 p.m. with
FOR RENT
1,1 0
office space in Kingwood.
New lighting & freshly painted.
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[304 32,) 121.
the ministers, Joseph Dakon
and David Slagle officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations can be made to the
family, Matt Dakon, P. O. Box
10 Newburg, WV, 26410.
FREDERICK FALKNER
Frederick Garfield Falkner,
75, of Kingwood, died Sunday,
June 19, 2011, at Ruby Memo-
rial Hospital.
He was born September 8,
1935, in Grant County, a son
of the late Everett Garfield and
Beryl M. (Lawson) Falkner.
He was a heavy equipment
operator for Dominion Cas-
son, and is a veteran of the U.S.
Army.
He is survived by his wife,
Sandra L. (Sutton) Falkner;
three sons, Kemp K. Falkner, of
Pittsburgh, PA, Alfred Falkner,
of Pointe, TX, Frederick J.
Falkner, of King George, VA;
on daughter, Christine Ealkner,
ofKingwood; two sisters, Kay
Ellis, of Charles Town, Har-
riet Dousenberry, of KY; seven
grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
To honor Frederick's wishes,
Rotruck-Lobb Crematory is in
charge of cremation.
DEEP HOLLOW
ONE STOP
will be
CLOSED
June 18- June 26
and will
re-open June 27.
Bankruptcy
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For Your Group?
Tired Of Washing Cars
& Baking Cookies?
IF SO, WE HAVE
THE OPPORTUNITY
FOR YOU!
Groups needed to work in
concession stands for
West Virginia University
football games, basketball
games and concerts.
Groups have the potential
to earn more money from
one football game than ten
car washes or twenty bake
sales, without the preparation,
purchase of supplies, or
advertisement cost.
Groups needed ranging in size
from 7-30 people. Groups earn
a percentage of their sales less
i sales tax. All food and beverage
supplies provided. Volunteers
must be at least 18 years of age.
For more information,
please call our office at
304-293-6241.
All retired school personnel
are welcome to come to the
next meeting, on July 12, at the
Evansville Community Build-
ing. Luncheon reservations may
be made with Patricia Clarkson,
at: 304-265-1458.
Mining Classes for
80 hour
underground/red hat
will begin
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
at 5:30 p.m.
Cost is $200 per person.
Call 304.568.2503
or 304-288-8008
Craig "C J" Felton, Jr.
Award earned
Craig A. "CJ" Felton, Jr. is
Boy Scout Troop 81's newest
Eagle Scout. He is 14 years old.
To complete the rank of Eagle
Scout, CJ made a commitment
to himself and the Boy Scouting
Program. He is also a member
of the Order of the Arrow. He
has been a Boy Scout for four
years. During this period, he has
earned 33 merit badges and also
received the Good Samaritan
Award, presented by the Wes-
ley United Methodist Church,
fulfilled various leadership re-
sponsibilities, provided com-
munity service and is active in
the Scouting Program.
He had to plan a service proj-
ect, where he leads and manag-
es a group of volunteers, in an
effort to benefit the community.
For his Eagle Scout Leader-
ship Service Project, CJ coordi-
nated an effort to erect two 20
ft. flag poles, at the McGrew
House, in Kingwood. He led a
group of more than 15 volun-
teers, who worked more than 50
hours, to erect these flag poles.
CJ will be in the 10th grade,
next school year, at Preston
High School. He played fresh-
man basketball, is a member
of the Etam Eagles 4-H Club,
arld'.a rnember'of the'Maerthte/" .....
Community Church.
Not many boys, who enter
scouts achieve the rank of Ea-
gle Scout. Boy Scout Troop 81
is sponsored by Wesley United
Methodist Church, in King-
wood.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
City of Kingwood will be accepting
applications for a City Administrator.
Must have a valid driver's license, full-time position, full benefit package,
salary competitive to the area based on experience.
Applications and job description available at City Hall, 313 Tunnelton St.,
Kingwood, WV 26537, 304-329-1225, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Applications and resume must be turned in by 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 24,
2011. For more information call Martha Moore at 304-329-1225. The City
of Kingwood is an E.O.E.
i ':::,: POSITION I
PART-TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON
wanted for the Masontown, WV area.
Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.
MedicallDentallCancerNision plans available. EOE MIFIDN
Please call Jackie Wagnor st: 304-864-5266,
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
NOTICE
Dominion Hope will be mowing
and clearing its right-of-way
in Preston County
beginning June 1.
For more information please call
888-834-9033.
00Dommton
Monday, June 5, Deputy Rode-
heaver received two complaints
regarding damaged mailboxes.
One mailbox, located on North
Mountaineer Highway, near
Newburg, had been burnt and
the other, located on Dogtown
Road, had been struck and van-
dalized.
CASE #11-2072 BREAKING
AND ENTERING: On Monday,
June 6, Cpl. Root responded to
the Tunnelton area in regards to
a breaking and entering com-
plaint at a local business. Sev-
eral items of scrap metal were
stolen. This is a continuing in-
vestigation.
CASE #11-2070 BUR-
GLARY: On Monday, June 6,
Deputy Rodeheaver received a
call from an owner of property
near Jenkinsburg Bridge, near
Masontown. The caller stated
his cabin had been broken into
and a large wood stove had been
stolen.
CASE #11-2086 TRESPASS-
ING: On Tuesday, June 7, CpI.
Bryan received a call from a
resident of Tunnelton in regards
to a trespassing complaint.
CASE #11-2092 LARCENY:
On Tuesday, June 7, Cpl. Dot-
son received a call from a resi-
dent of Masontown who stated
a purple Motorola Grasp tele-
phone had been stolen from her
vehicle.
HOPEMONT
HOSPITAL
is recruiting for:
90 Day Positions for
Dietary & Housekeeping
Please apply at
Hopemont Hospital
150 Hopemont Drive
Terra Alta, WV
Deadline to apply is June 22, 2011
The State of WV is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
CASE #11-2199 LARCENY:
On Tuesday, June 7, Sgt. Turner
received a call from a resident
of Masontown who stated his
ladder had been stolen. This call
was unfounded.
CASE #l 1-2136 LARCENY:
On Friday, June ! 0, Deputy Ro-
deheaver received a call from a
resident of Albright who wanted
to report her registration plate
had been stolen. Registration
number 2HB523.
CASE #I 1-2140 LARCENY:
On Friday, June 10, Cpl. Bryan
received a call from a resident
of Bruceton Mills who stated
a set of mining car wheels and
axles were stolen from his yard.
CASE #I 1-21.48 BUR-
GLARY: On Friday, June lO,
Cpl. Bryan responded to a resi-
dence on Pell Road, near Tun-
nelton, in regards to a burglary
complaint. Forced entry was
noted. This is a continuing in-
vestigation.
CASE #11-2155 LARCENY:
On Friday, June 10, Deputy
Tichnell responded to a Tun-
nelton business in regards to a
larceny complaint. Ice and beer
had been stolen. The suspects
were identified and charged.
CASE #11-2170 LARCE NY:
On Saturday, June 1 l, Cpl. ]Bry-
an received a call from a resi-
dent of Terra Alta who stated
prescription medication had
been stolen from her aparmaent.
This is a continuing investiga-
tion.
CASE #11-2178 DESTRUC-
TION OF PROPERTY: On Sat-
urday, June 11, DFC Mitter re-
sponded to the Tunnelt0n area
in regards to a destruction of
property complaint. The com-
plainant stated a street light had
been shot out.
CASE #11-2194 LARCE NY:
On Monday, June 13, 2011,
DFC Mitter received a call from
a resident of Tunnelton -who
stated a set of wheels and tires
had been stolen. This is a con-
tinuing investigation.
CASE #11-2201 HIT-N-
RUN: On Tuesday, June 14,
Cpl. Bryan received a call from
a resident of Yorks Run Road,
near Newburg, who stated her
mailbox had been damaged.
CASE #11-2215 BREAKI NG
AND ENTERING: On "Tuesday,
June 14, Cpl. Bryan received a
call from a resident of Albright
who stated several outbuildings
had been broken into. "This is a
continuing investigation.
CASE MANAGER
United Summit Center is accepting applications for a Case Management
position based in our Taylor County office for Preston County School
services.
The CM will provide case management, assessment and supportive
counseling to children in the outpatient office setting and in Preston
County schools, dependent upon volume and need.
Requirements: BA/BS or MS degree, in a human service related field such
as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling or special education.
Must possess a valid WV driver's license and reliable means of
transportation as extensive travel to all Preston County Schools and client
homes is required.
To apply send a resume to:
Human Resources. United Summit Center, Inc.
#6 Hospital Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Fax: 304-623-4892 or Email: hr@uscvv.org
Visit www.uscwv.org for an application.
ADA/EOE
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Now Hiring? Selling Your Home?
Whether you're in the market for an antique armoire
or selling your automobile The Classifieds are the way to go.
People all over the county still turn to the classifieds for amazing deals!
Reaching every household throughout Preston County.
• - The Preston Penny Saver
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! Free Ads: Includes-Personal items for sale $500 and less; Items wanted,
valued under $500; and Free items. Ad must be 20 words or less. Free ads
will first appear once in The Preston County. Journal or the Preston County
• News, and are for Preston County residents only. Free ads are limited to 3
items per week.
$2 Ads: Journal or News-20 word limit, over 20 words, include 10¢ for each
additional word.
$3 Ads: Penny Saver-20 word limit, over 20 words, include 15¢ for each
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, additional word.
Paid Ads: Include items over $500, itemswithout price, for rent, help wanted,
,/ services, yard sales/flea markets, agricultural products (anything that lives for
. sale- animals, plants, etc.), and people advertising outside of Preston County.
To place ad: Payment must be received along with ad. Phone number or price
t,=" each count as one word. Make checks payable to Preston Publications. No
classifieds taken over the phone. Must also be signed.
Make checks payable to Preston Publications, mail to:
WANT ADS, P.O. Box 587, Kingwood, WV 26537
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