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VOL. 145-NO. 28 USPS 443-400 KINGWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 14 PAGES--47€ COPY
Holiday origins are recalled
When people think of Thanks-
giving, most remember the sto-
ry of the Pilgrims and the Indi-
ans at Plymouth Rock.
The Pilgrims first arrived in
America on December 11, 1620,
not prepared for the winter they
were to face. Out of the 102
who arrived on the Mayflower,
46 of the people died during the
first few months.
Despite the devastation, they
Frank Bogden Jr., a teacher at Bruceton Elementary School
discusses a science experiment to a group of Kindergar-
den students. Bogden was recently selected as a finalist for
the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and
Science.
Frank Bogden selected
for national recognition
A Bruceton Middle School
teacher has .been selected as a
top three finalist for the Presi-
dential Award for Excellence
in Mathematics and Science
Teaching or PAEMST recogni-
tion.
Frank Bogden Jr.'s nomination
was recognized during a No-
vember 4 WVSTA Conference.
The PAEMST award is the
highest recognition a kindergar-
ten through 12th grade math-
ematics or science teacher may
receive, for outstanding teach-
ing in the United States.
Established by Congress in
1983, the PAEMST program
authorizes the President of the
United States to bestow up to
108 awards each year.
The award recognizes those
teachers who develop and im-
plement a high-quality instruc-
tional program, that is informed
by content knowledge and en-
hances student learning.
After being nominated, a three
part application process begins
comprised of an administrative,
narrative and video submission.
Since the program's inception,
more than 4,100 teachers have
been recognized for their contri-
butions in the classroom and to
their profession.
Recipients of the award re-
ceive the following, a certificate
signed by the President of the
United States, a paid trip for two
to Washington, D.C., to attend
a series of recognition events
professional development op-
portunities and a $10,000 award
from the National Science
Foundation.
All finalists will be entered
into the national level, where
their applications will be re-
viewed and a selection made.
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had a good harvest, partly in
thanks to the Indians who lived
nearby.
They had a traditional British
Harvest Feast in thanks to God
for surviving and the bless-
ings of provisions that would
see them through the winter. In
contrast to our modem Thanks-
giving menu, they actually had
more meat than vegetables, in-
cluding venison, fish and wild
foul, which may or may not
have actually been turkey.
They probably didn't have
much in the way of desserts, as
they didn't have a lot of flour
or sugar on hand. They prob-
ably had some fruits and corn.
Instead of pumpkin pie, they
probably had boiled pumpkin.
The first Thanksgiving feast
lasted three days.
Thanksgiving was not an an-
nual event in the U.S. for many
years. In 1623, there was a
drought and instead of having a
celebration, the Pilgrims held a
prayer service.
When their prayers were an-
swered the next day, they in-
vited their Indian friends to join
them in another Thanksgiving
observance.
June 20, 1676 was celebrated
as a day of Thanksgiving in
Charlestown, Massachusetts.
However this was very differ-
ent than the first Thanksgiving.
This was to celebrate a victory
over the Indians. Another vic-
tory, this time over the British,
was celebrated in October of
1677 by all of the 13 colonies.
George Washington established
the first national Thanksgiving
day in 1789, however not every-
one thought it was a good idea,
including Thomas Jefferson.
It wasn't until 1863 that
what we know as our modem
Thanksgiving came into being.
Sarah Josepha Hale decided to
promote Thanksgiving in her
magazine, Boston Ladies' Mag-
azine and in Godey's Lady's
Book.
The last Thursday in Novem-
ber was proclaimed the Na-
tional Thanksgiving holiday by
Abraham Lincoln in 1863. He
proclaimed it "a day of thanks-
giving and praise to the benefi-
cent Father." Thanksgiving was
celebrated on that date for 75
years until President Roosevelt
set the day one week earlier in
1939.
He wanted to lengthen the
shopping period between
Thanksgiving and Christmas
to help businesses. Congress fi-
nally ruled in 1941 the fourth
Thursday in November would
be the legal National Thanks-
giving Day holiday.
Thanksgiving Day is a day
set aside in the United States
and Canada for giving thanks.
People give thanks with feast-
ing and prayer for the blessings
they have received during the
year.
The first Thanksgivings were
harvest festivials, or days for
thanking God for plentiful
crops. For this reason, the holi-
day is associated with fall - a
time of harvesting the crops.
In the 21 st century, the history
is often forgotten, replaced by
stories of hunting adventures
and planning all-day shopping
trips.
COOL program recognized
Tunnelton-Denver Elementary School was selected by West Virginia on the Move {WVOM)
to rece/ve nearly $3,000, through a Schools on the Move [SOM) Grant for promoting
physical actlvfly. The project, COOL- Changing Our Old Lifestyles, involves engaging staff,
students and family/communfly in a walking program to virtually walk through West Vir-
ginia counties. To date, the total miles walked by the entire school, staff and partners
in education [Ambassadors For Christ Fellowship and Clear Mountain Bank) has totaled
30,355.10 miles. Clay Bolyard-4th grader walked the most miles with 366.60. Classroom
winners were first place, Bethany Stiles" fourth grade class, second place, risa DeWitt's
.fourth grade class and third place, Lisa Pifer's Kindergarden class. Pictured, front row, Luke
Hare, Ashley Newlon, Braydon Nowlon, Ethan Wagner, Kaitlynn Bolyard. Middle row, Abby
Atkins, Jade Bolyard, Jackson Greaser, Dewey Spiker, and Clay Bolyard. Back Row, Brenda
McGinnis, Grant Writer.
Open house set
Arthurdale Heritage's Craft Shop will host holiday open houses
on November 26, December 3, 4, 10 and 17.
The hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Novem-
ber 26 and 12-4 p.m. on all other dates.
The volunteer-run shop, located along Rt. 92 in Arthurdale fea-
tures artisan-made items from the region, including handmade
glass and other items.
Santa photos offered
Christmas will be in the air at the Kingwood nTelos the first three
weekends in December.
From 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 12-4 p.m. on Sat-
urdays, beginning December ! and ending on December 17, Santa
will be available for a photo opportunity.
Photos are $10 and will be taken by a local photographer, Karl
Knotts.
For more information on this event, call 304-319-7448.
Planning begins
In observance of the 200th Anniversary of Kingwood, "An 1811
Christmas on Main Street" has been chosen as the theme for the
fio]dayseason.
Main Street Kingwood will be sponsoring the Preston County
Christmas Parade, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, November 28.
With the help of many Preston County businesses, Main Street
will be handing out toys to children 10 and under, immediately
following the parade.
To participate in this year's event contact Robyn Hess, MSK Di-
rector, at 304-329-2717.
Awards received
Several Preston County police departments were among those re-
cently awarded AAA's Community Traffic Safety recognition for
their safety efforts.
Receiving a Platinum award was the Preston County Sheriff's
Department.
The awarded departments were among hundreds nationwide who
participated in the Community Traffic Safety Program and among
96 state entrants recognized by AAA.
The Kingwood Police Department received a Gold Award, the
second highest recognition, and the Masontown Police Depart-
ment received a Silver Award.
Community dinners set
Community Dinners have once again been scheduled through-
out Preston County. These events are hosted by Preston County
Schools.
Aurora will kick off those dates from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, De-
cember 1.
Fellowsville will be the second dinner in December, from 5-7
p.m. on Friday, December 2.
Valley Elementary will host a dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Friday,
December 9, followed by Kingwood Elementary from 5-7 p.m.
on December 16 and West Preston from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday,
December 22.
Hundreds need assistance
Nearly 300 angels have signed up for this years' Salvation Army
Angel Tree. Interested participants signed up the first week of Oc-
tober.
Angels can be adopted anytime, by visiting the Salvation Army
office in Kingwood, or you may obtain them from a tree in a par-
ticipating location.
Each angel has information regarding the child, including their
sizes, and a toy idea. Bell ringers will also begin their campaigns,
and sign ups are now available.
For more information on the Salvation Army Angel Tree or to
volunteer as a bell ringer visit www.salvationarmyusa.org., or call
the Kingwood office at 304-329-1245.
Bazaar planned
Hospice Care will be sponsoring their Annual Holiday Bazaar
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 26 at the Masontown
Volunteer Fire Department. All proceeds benefit Hospice Care's
Camp Nabe.
There are a wide variety of handcrafted items and homemade
baked goods from local crafters. Also, there will be a theme basket
raffle where individuals can buy chances to win one of six baskets.
Baskets include a Camping Basket, Ready to Learn, Spa and Re-
laxation, Family Game Night, Lottery, and WVU Mountaineers
Fan Seat.
Admission is free, and there will be food, beverages and snacks
available all day long.
For more information about the Craft Bazaar, or to sponsor a
child for Camp Nabe, call Chris at (304) 864-0884.