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LEWIS COUNTY COMMUNITY GUIDE Serving all of Lewis County, West Virginia
Copyright 2019
LC pool to open this weekend
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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2019 M. William Adler Healthcare Scholarship Winners
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The Lewis County pool is set open this weekend in preparation of a full summer season beginning with the end of the school year. By John Clise Editor
LEWIS COUNTY – The Lewis County pool is set to open for the Memorial Day weekend. It will be open daily from noon to 6 p.m. once school is out for the summer. The facility offers a full sized swimming pool with two large water slides, a kiddy pool, two diving boards, three water features, two smaller slides, and plenty of sun. It surely has something for everyone. Whether you want to practice your diving or just sun yourself poolside, you’ll find it there. The pool is located at Lewis County Park just off of Route 33 East of Weston. Take Smith Run Road (turn off Rt. 33 at Wendy’s) and it’s a third of a mile down the road on the left. The pool has 25 meter swimming lanes for people interesting in swimming laps. The pool is staffed with trained life guards on duty to ensure the safety of guests. There is also a snack bar offering a variety of food choices. Lewis County Park starts the new spring/summer season with a few changes including a new park director and online reservation capabilities. Buckhannon native Josh Hinchman took over the duties of park director earlier this year after serving as assistant director for Elkins parks and recreation for two years. He replaced John Shaffer who had been park director for 11 years. He resigned his position in August of last year. Park reservations can now be made online from the convenience of your home computer, laptop, cell phone or whatever device you prefer to use. No need to call the park any longer. Just visit them at www.lewiscountypark.com and click the “make a reservation” tab. It will easily walk you through the process. The Lewis County Park offers four separate pavilions for rent. The largest pavilion offers a kitchen with running
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Replacement magistrates named
CHARLESTON — Two replacement magistrates have been named of two recently federally indicted magistrates in Lewis and Gilmer counties. According to an administrative order, Twenty-Sixth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Jacob Reger requested that West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker assign a senior status magistrate to preside in Lewis County Magistrate Court during Magistrate Roger D. “Rob” Clem Jr.’s absence. In response to the request, Walker issued an order for Senior Status Magistrate James D. “Dan” Moody to be recalled for temporary assignment which began May 9. Walker will determine how long Moody’s assistance is needed, according to court documents. Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Richard Facemire requested a senior status magistrate to preside in Gilmer County Magistrate Court during Magistrate Alton Skinner II’s absence. Senior Status Magistrate Howard Carpenter was recalled for service between May 9 and May 19. Additionally, Walker also recalled Senior Status Magistrate Teresa Robinson for service beginning May 20, which will continue until Walker determines that her assistance is no longer needed, according to court documents. Afederal grand jury recently indicted Clem and Skinner on charges involving wire fraud, mail fraud and obstruction, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. Clem and Skinner are currently suspended without pay.
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Winners of the 2019 M. William Adler Healthcare Scholarship include students from the region. Established in honor of the late M. William Adler, the scholarships have been awarded annually through Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital to students pursuing an education in healthcare. Pictured with the students are Bruce Adler, son of M. William Adler and Julia Spelsberg, representing Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.
LEWIS COUNTY – In 2002, Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (SJMH) created the M. William Adler Healthcare Scholarship to honor the late William Adler, a Weston businessman, historian, and long-time member of the SJMH board of directors. The scholarship organizers
knew that with Adler’s love of education and the local hospital, a scholarship was the perfect way to honor him. Over the past decade, SJMH has awarded over $240,000 in healthcare scholarships to over one hundred local students. The funding is made possible by the annual golf tournament
Roanoke Reunion May 26
LEWIS COUNTY – The 26th Annual Roanoke Reunion is set for May 26 at 10 a.m. at the Stonewall Resort Ballroom with lunch at noon. Former residents, family members, and friends are all invited to attend the reunion. Roanoke is an unincorporated community in southern Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. Most of the original town is located under 60 feet of Stonewall Jackson Lake’s water. A display at the Stonewall Resort State Park’s lodge
tells the story of the floodplagued town that was purchased in the 1980s by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The flood control dam at Stonewall Jackson Lake went into service in 1988. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Roanoke has also been known as “Bush Mills”, “Bushs Mills”, “Roanville”, and “Roanville Station”. For those attending, you are asked to please bring a covered dish to share with everyone. And remember, there is no charge for the event.
held at Stonewall Resort every October, this year planned for October 17. This year, SJMH has chosen ten students to receive the M. William Adler Scholarship. Students from Lewis and Gilmer County are eligible for the prize, as well as children or grandchildren of SJMH
employees. Six students from Lewis County High School were chosen; two students from Gilmer County High School; and one student from Buckhannon/ Upshur and Notre Dame High Schools respectively. All of See Winners on Page 4
Dobbins pens autobiography; shares life, interviews
Lewis County man admits to firearms charge
ELKINS – Dustin Lee Watson, of Roanoke, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Watson, age 24, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.” Watson, having previously been convicted of a felony and domestic violence, admitted to having a .380 caliber pistol in October 2017 in Upshur County. Watson faces up to 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior THURSDAY PM Thunderstorms 83/64
criminal history, if any, of the defendant. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Project Safe Neighborhoods is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As
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Weston native and West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame member Lew Dobbins has penned a new autobiography titled Behind the Microphone chronicling his career. By Aimee Gargus Staff Writer
and television. Born in Weston, he realized LEWIS COUNTY — Lew at a young age he wanted to Dobbins rose to fame through be in broadcasting. His career the airways of American radio See Dobbins on Page 2 SATURDAY AM Thunderstorms 86/65
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