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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. 6 0 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.