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Four county schools receive exemplary Accreditation
Status
Nearly 75 schools
from across West Virginia, including 39 elementary
schools, 15 middle schools, six high schools and
14 career technical centers, were honored last Wednesday
for achieving Exemplary Accreditation status. The
recognition ceremony was held at Embassy Suites
in Charleston.
Three Braxton County Elementary Schools and the
High School’s Vocational program were among the
elite honorees.
“We have high expectations for all schools in West
Virginia and these schools have achieved the state
board’s highest level of recognition,” said West
Virginia Board of Education President Delores W.
Cook. “Educators serving our schools understand
that quality is important. We encourage them to
keep up the good work.”
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Sentences
handed down in Circuit Court
Recent
Circuit Court action has resulted
in several area residents being sentenced
for crimes they committed.  Two
received prison terms after appearing
before Judge Richard Facemire.
James Neff, with the assistance of
counsel, Thomas J. Drake, appeared
for sentencing. On August 28, 2008,
the Defendant entered a plea of guilty
to third offense driving under the
influence of alcohol.
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BCMH
ranks among top 10% nationwide in
patient satisfaction
According
to data recently published by the
West Virginia Hospital Association
(WVHA), Braxton County Memorial Hospital,
ranks among the top 10% in performance
levels nationally and in the state
with regard to patient satisfaction.
The local healthcare facility was
honored with this prestigious status
as a result of a standardized survey
instrument conducted through HCAHPS
(Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems).
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Gassaway Woman’s Club sponsors coat drive
The
GFWC WV Woman’s Club of Gassaway
is seeking support for their local
coat drive. The civic group will
be collecting gently worn coats
of any size and style to be distributed
to local families who are in need
of warm winter coats. Some of the
coats will be given to local schools
and other will be distributed with
the help of WVDHHR. Garments will
be accepted until December 5. The
final collection will be at the
Gassaway Christmas Parade on December
5. Please drop coats off at the
Gassaway Community Building or at
Fenton Glass located at the Flatwoods
Outlet Mall.
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| FSBC again hosts free Thanksgiving dinner
Pastor
Bill Hopkins of the First
Southern Baptist Church
(FSBC), Sutton, is organizing
his church’s 8th annual
Thanksgiving dinner. The
dinner is scheduled for
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,
November 27, from11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
Pastor Hopkins said over
400 meals were served last
year.
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Locations
700 Elk Street
Gassaway, WV
364-5138
101 A Main Street
Sutton, WV
765-2866
Salt Lick Road
Burnsville, WV
853-2711
Clay Junction
Clay, WV
587-4200
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Hillbilly Stompers win at Mountaineer Clogging
Competition
The
Hillbilly Stompers Clogging Team traveled
to Morgantown, on Saturday, November 15
to compete in the Mountaineer Week Clogging
Competition held at West Virginia University.
The levels of competition for the event
included Open Line, Precision, Exhibition
and Solo, Duet and Trios catagories. Each
level consisted of three age divisions:
10 years and under, 11-17 and 18 years and
over.
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