Lewis County Community Guide May 08, 2019

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Winners of the Golden Horseshoe Award

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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Weston Mayor Julia Spelsberg presents Diana Daugherty, Au.D. with a proclamation from the City celebrating Better Hearing Month during Monday’s city council meeting. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Madison Hall, Wyatt Burns, and Olivia Shiflett were recognized recently at a ceremony in Charleston for being winners of the Golden Horseshoe Award.

CHARLESTON — 223 eighth-graders from across the state, including three outstanding students from Lewis County, received recognition as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe this past Friday. This recognition honors students earning the highest achievement in knowledge of West Virginia history and culture. Robert L. Bland Middle School students Madison Hall, Wyatt Burns, and Olivia Shiflett were recognized for their achievement at the ceremony. Governor Justice joined West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine to induct students from all 55 counties and students from the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe during a ceremony at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, W.Va. “I am just so proud of these students for earning this top honor,” Gov. Justice said. “The Golden Horseshoe stresses the importance of learning about our great state and I know these students will serve as ambassadors f o r We s t Vi rg i n i a for years to come.” The Golden Horseshoe award is considered one of the greatest honors bestowed upon students in West Virginia. “This group of incredible students continue the tradition of excellence that is highly respected in West Virginia,” Paine said. “They are the ‘all-staters’ of West Virginia history and I know they take great pride in the Mountain State.” West Virginia has administered the Golden Horseshoe test each year since 1931 and is the longest running program of its kind in the United States. The top-scoring students in each county receive the prestigious award. Each county has at least two winners. The exam tests students’ knowledge on West Virginia citizenship, civics and government, economics, geography, history and current events. This year marks the 303rd anniversary of the Golden Horseshoe tradition, which began in the early 1700s in Virginia when then-Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood saw the need for exploration of the land west of the Allegheny Mountains, most of which is now West Virginia. Spotswood organized a party of about 50 men to explore the frontier. At the end of the exploration, he presented each member of the party with a golden horseshoe. Translated from Latin, the inscription on each horseshoe read, “Thus he swears to cross the mountains.” On the other side was written, “Order of the Golden Horseshoe.” Because of this, the recipients became known as “The Knights and Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe.”

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LC Park now taking Jane Lew man admits to drug charge online reservations ELKINS – Clarence Russell Foster, III, of Jane Lew, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Foster, age 42, pled guilty to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.” Foster admitted to distributing methamphetamine in May 2018 in Lewis County. Foster faces up to 20 years incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the

actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen D. Warner is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The United States Marshal Service and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office investigated. U.S. Magistrate Michael John Aloi presided.

Weston man sentenced for drug distribution JOHN CLISE/Lewis County Community Guide

You can now make online reservations at the Lewis County Park. Online reservations include shelter usage, signing up for swim lessons and even buying season passes. For more information on setting up your account and making reservations, visit the park online at lewiscountypark.com and click on the book a reservation tab.

WHEELING – Trenton Farnsworth, of Weston, West Virginia, was sentenced this week to 215 months incarceration for methamphetamine distribution, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Farnsworth, age 30, pled guilty to one count of “Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine” in December 2018. Farnsworth admitted to possessing more than five grams of methamphetamine in Barbour County THURSDAY Showers Likely 82/62

in April 2018. Farnsworth was also ordered to forfeit $5,997. Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci M. Cook prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office investigated. U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey presided.

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WESTON - Reserving a shelter, signing up for swim lessons and even buying season passes is now just a click away. Residents using facilities and services at the Lewis County Park will now be able to make online reservations. Customers can also book pavilion reservations, sign up for swim lessons, and purchase season passes all online. This service will also allow us to accept credit card transactions. SATURDAY Mostly Sunny 69/52

Park management encourages everyone to create a user account now to speed up any future purchases or to check into our future activities. Visit the park at their website lewiscountypark.com and click on the book a reservation tab or go to Lewiscountypark. recdesk.com. Also, don’t forget to like their Facebook page to keep up with all of their daily announcements. SUNDAY Showers 68/50


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