33 Receive High School Equivalency Degrees
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33 Receive High School Equivalency Degrees
MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 3 News [email protected] 33 Receive High School Equivalency Degrees By Tom Burgess Special to Examiner Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College formally recognized 33 new graduates in high school equivalency on Thursday, May 22 at the Fellowship Hall, Moorefield Church of the Brethren. On hand were graduates, school officials, and family members for the evening event which was opened by Ward Malcolm, Eastern WV Community and Technical College program director. An Invocation was given by Pastor Lucy Webster and the guest speaker was Dr. Charles “Chuck” Terrell. president of Eastern WV Community and Technical College “I was taught that lessons in life are a race,” Terrell said to the assembled 20 graduates. “Some are short, and some are long. My track coach taught me that it’s not always about being first, but crossing the finish line. The next race is up to you.” Some graduates had worked on this degree for a number of years, while working full time. Some, were completing their high school equivalency diploma while set to continue more education. Some, like Kim Brewster, will be pursuing a registered nurse degree. Matthew Teter, 17, of Moorefield, will pursue an industrial maintenance degree at Eastern WV Community and Technical College. Teter won a scholarship for his work pursuing his equivalency degree. Some, like Tim Gray, 20, are still considering new options. “I quit high school. Things weren’t going well. I don’t really know right now. I’m looking at working at the (poultry) plant, and I’d like to find a college I can afford.” In this program, students are brought to the Algebra 1 level in math, but recent news suggests that the new GED is much harder than most would imagine. According to an article in the May 5 Nation magazine, “For roughly 700,000 people (in the U.S.) each year, the GED exam is a key ‘alternative’ pathway to a high school-equivalency credential. Evaluating knowledge in writing, reading, social studies, science and math, the score can be a gateway to a professional job or college degree, and can be used to qualify for financial aid.” But now a reformed GED is threatening to narrow that gate. The new format will be more rigorous, costlier and completely computerized—daunting rigors for people who may not be tech- savvy. It all adds up to a harder test for people already challenged in many aspects of life: the testers are on average in their mid-twenties, half of them people of color, typically disconnected from the formal education system and facing deep economic burdens and maybe juggling work, family and night classes on the side. “And they now face a $120 fee, which the testing company, Pearson, apparently thinks is a fair price for a shot at a certificate.” West Virginia Adult Basic Education staff at Eastern WV Community and Technical College include High school equivalency recipients participated in graduation ceremonies last week. Malcolm, Program Director Photo by Tom Burgess •Amanda Barger, Grant CounJesse J. Durst Mary Ann Mongold Hardy County Recipients: ty Instructor Terrell D. Peterson Mollie B. Akers Cheyenne S. Firkins •Vera Shockey, Hardy County Johnathan H. Phillips Travis R. Alt Danell L. Grapes Instructor Nora M. Phillips Annette M. Atteberry Glenn D. Harold •Cynthia Walters, ESL - Civics Devin C. Smith Jacklynn R. Bosley Amanda R. Poland Instructor Rebecca G. Smith Leah A. Bosley Jenny N. Smith Lisa M. Thorne Wendy A. Chambers •Elizabeth Simpson - Instruc Carlos G. Zuta Michael L. Constable tional Aide, Grant County Pendleton County Robert L. Dayhoff, Jr. •Trinity Racey - Instructional Recipients: Timothy Gray Grant County Recipients: Aide, Hardy County Rebecca L. Bennett Joseph M. Helsley Kimberly S. Brewster •Andrea Falcone - InstructionLevi R. Crampton Hunter T. Largent Joseph A. Comb al Aide, ESL - Civics Tamera D. Combs Matthew C. Teter Justin Meadows Hardy DOH Recognized for Work to Control Invasive Plants Employees of the Hardy County Baker Substation of the West Virginia Division of Highways were recognized for their outstanding work to help treat Japanese Knotweed. DOH employees Bill Robinette (left) and Steve Sites (right) for their leadership and oversight of this project. On April 24, the Hardy County Baker Substation of the West Virginia Division of Highways was recognized for their work to implement the first cooperative invasive species management project along a road right-of-way and adjacent private land in the state. The Potomac Highlands Cooperative Weed and Pest Management Area (CWPMA) hosted a special luncheon for the substation and presented awards to DOH employees Bill Robinette and Steve Sites for their leadership and oversight of this project. In 2013, the CWPMA worked to develop a pilot project with the Hardy County Baker Substation. By working together, the CWPMA and the WVDOH were able to more effectively control a high priority invasive, Japanese knotweed. For the inaugural project, staff from the WVDOH, the Monongahela National Forest, The Nature Conservancy, and the WV Division of Natural Resources surveyed a five mile section of road along Kimsey Run near Lost River State Park. They identified sites where invasive Japanese knotweed was growing in and adjacent to the road right-of-way and developed a collaborative management plan. To implement the plan, WVDOH road crews mowed Japanese knotweed in the right-of-way. After receiving permission from private landowners in the area, the CWPMA field crew cut the Japanese knotweed that had spread beyond the right-of-way. Six weeks later, the CWPMA field crew and the WVDOH herbicide applicators returned to spray all the re-sprouts. Repeat treatments that cover the entire infestation are essential for successful control, and this partnership made that possible. “Invasive species such as Japanese knotweed, Japanese stiltgrass, emerald ash borer, and others have had shocking impacts on native plants and animals, agricultural productivity, recreational opportunities, commercial and urban forest resources, and ultimately local economies of West Virginia,” said John Schmidt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as he presented the awards. “Japanese knotweed grows along many of our rivers and threatens water quality and fish habitat.” Dustin Wichterman of Trout Unlimited was also at the meeting to thank the WVDOH. “Only by working together can we control knotweed and other harmful invasive species,” said Wichterman. In addition to providing lunch, Trout Unlimited also presented WVDOH employees with honorary memberships. WVDOH is one of the largest land managers in the state, with a large field staff and an extensive fleet of vegetation management equipment. The WVDOH is a natural partner for treating invasive plants. Invasive species along roads pose problems because they can block sight lines, grow through asphalt, spread into adjacent lands and waterways, reduce adjacent pasture quality, and degrade wildlife habitat. Japanese knotweed increases sedimentation which impairs water quality and affects fish populations. This first project was a great success and illustrates the power of working together. The CWPMA and the WVDOH were able to control knotweed much more effectively by working together than either could do alone. “We are happy to have had the opportunity to work with the WVDOH and look forward to continuing these efforts over the summer,” said Cindy Sandeno, CWPMA Coordinator. For more information about Japanese knotweed or control methods, please contact Cindy Sandeno at [email protected] or visit www.phcwpma.org. Sourdough Recipe Wins Lost River Bread Bake-Off By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Pity the judges. Five loaves of fresh, homemade bread and only one can be named the winner. In conjunction with the focus of this years’ exhibit, the Lost River Museum sponsored the Family Farm Bread Bake-Off on Saturday, May 24. At the end of the day, the winner was Phyllis Sager Yankey of Lost River with a scrumptious sourdough. “I used to get starters from people and bake my own,” Yankey said. “Then I found this recipe and really liked it. It was one of the few recipes I’ve found with the starter recipe.” Yankey also uses the recipe to make muffins and pizza crust. “If you like a soft crust, this works great,” she said. Yankey won a $50 gift certificate from the Guest House in Lost River. She has never eaten there but is looking forward to redeeming her certificate. The Museum was also pleased to award a gift certificate to 10-yearold Carly Hershberger, a 4-H Club member, who entered a Cinnamon Whirligig bread. The winning recipe is copied here: SOURDOUGH BREAD AND STARTER Sourdough bread is the oldest form of leavened bread. The first recorded civilization we know about to have sourdough bread was the Egyptians around 1500 B.C. Early settlers brought sour- Tour & Crafts Donates to Library The Hardy County Tour & Craft Association was proud to make a donation of $3,000 to the Hardy County Library. On hand for the donation was Kriston Stricker, 2014 Heritage Weekend Chair and President of the Hardy County Tour & Craft Association, Tammy Moats, Secretary of the Hardy County Tour & Craft Association, Mike Crites, President of the Hardy County Library Commission, and Carol Koontz, Head Librarian. The goal of the Hardy County Tour & Craft Association is to support the Hardy County Library and the historical preservation of Hardy County. Please help us make the 2014 Heritage Weekend a success and help us give back to the local community. Please visit www.heritageweekend.com for up to date information about the weekend and ways to get involved. SOURDOUGH STARTER 3 tablespoons instant mashed potato flakes 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup warm water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one package) Combine all ingredients in a glass container, stir with a wooden spoon. Cover with clean dish cloth or cheese cloth and let sit for 5 days, stirring daily with a wooden spoon. Do not refrigerate. On the morning of the 5th day, feed the starter 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar 1 cup warm water Stir and cover and let stand until evening or at least 6 hours. Remove one cup of starter and place the rest of the starter in the refrigerator. Make sure there are holes in the top of the container. The starter needs to be able to breathe. Every five days repeat feeding instructions. Remove one cup and discard or make bread. SOURDOUGH BREAD RECIPE 1 cup sourdough starter 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup corn, vegetable or canola oil 6 cups all-purpose flour Mix sugar, oil, salt, water and starter in a large bowl. Add flour. Turn out onto floured surface and knead several times until forms a ball adding flour if needed. Place the dough in a large oiled bowl, turn once so the dough will be greased, cover with clean dish towel and let rise overnight. The next day, punch the dough down, turn out onto a floured surface, knead for several minutes, divide in half, place in 2 greased bread pans. Cover and let double in size. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 - 45 minutes or until golden brown. Turn out to cool. This bread makes your kitchen smell great while cooking and makes two great loaves of fresh bread for your family. Note: If you can find a quart sized or smaller glass jar with a plastic top and punch holes in the top, this makes the perfect container to keep your starter in the refrigerator. Note: Recipe reprinted with permission from The Southern Lady Cooks.com. Next on the agenda for the Lost River Museum is the Student Photography Contest. Hardy County students are encouraged to enter up to three photographs which illustrate farm buildings, family members, animals, work activities or any combination of the above. Deadline to submit photos is Friday, June 6. Five finalists will be selected by July 19. For information e-mail lostrivermuseum@gmail. com or call 304-897-8437. Two men from Virginia have been convicted in Hardy County magistrate court and fined more than $10,000 on charges related to the illegal dumping of building materials, according to Captain Tom Stuckey of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement office in Romney. On May 7, 2014, DNR Natural Resources Police Officer Adam Kuykendall learned about two large piles of refuse that had been dumped in a rural area of Grant County. Officer Kuykendall and NRPO Steven Dawson investigated and soon located and issued citations to two men who had been hired to clean out a residence under foreclosure. Marcus A. Cook and Nicholas S. Calhoun, both age 23 and both of Centerville, Virginia, received 11 citations, including four counts of littering, two counts of trespassing, two counts of creating an open dump, one count of driving on a suspended license, one count of obstructing an officer and one count of possession of marijuana. The defendants were convicted of all charges and ordered to clean up the refuse. Total fines assessed were $10,071. dough starters from Europe and it is said that Christopher Columbus had a crock of sourdough aboard ship when he discovered America. Virginia Residents Convicted For Illegal Dumping
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