Vol. 34, No. 27

June 30 , 2009

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Judge sends matter back to Magistrate Court

On June 18, 2009, the Circuit Court was in session with the Honorable Richard Facemire, Chief Judge, presiding. The Court heard the following cases:
Tony Burdette recently appeared in Braxton County Circuit Court with the assistance of counsel, Brian Bailey. Burdette’s attorney presented a motion to dismiss the criminal complaints against his client. The Defendant had previously been charged with the misdemeanor offense of shoplifting and the felony offense of third offense driving under the influence of alcohol. A preliminary hearing was held and the Magistrate bound the matter over to the Grand Jury. Pursuant to law, once a case is bound over to the Grand Jury the Prosecuting Attorney must present the matter within two terms of Court.


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Browns chosen Braxton County’s “Conservation Farmers of the Year”

Linda and Roy Dale Brown of Flatwoods have been chosen as Braxton County’s Conservation Farmers for 2009 by Elk Conservation District. Cooperators with Elk CD since 2006, the Browns run a beef operation on 200 acres.
Conservation practices installed include ponds, water troughs, spring development, pasture division fence, and pasture planting. Planned practices are prescribed grazing management, brush management, and nutrient management.



Local residents awarded GSC scholarships

Seven Braxton County High School graduates who will begin at Glenville State College in the fall will be receiving the Lorena Hefner Scholarship. Lorena Hefner was born September 3, 1908 in Burnsville, West Virginia, one of eleven children. She graduated from GSC in 1941, beginning her teaching career in Braxton County at the Bragg Run School. While never forgetting her roots, she established this scholarship for students attending GSC from Braxton County.

 

Buddy Griffin honored at GSC Commencement

Buddy Griffin, Glenville State College Director of Bluegrass Music Program, received a surprise award on behalf of Governor Joe Manchin III at the GSC commencement ceremony May 9th. Griffin was awarded the Distinguished West Virginian Award. When asked about the award, Griffin said, “I was deeply honored and humbled to receive the award.

Schedule released for County Fairs & Festivals Celebration

Installment #3
In an effort to keep our readership informed, the Citizens’ News presents Part II of a continuing series which details the finding of Braxton County Health Department Sanitarian Chris Garret’s inspections. The BCHD officer is responsible for oversight of over 140 establishments that sell and/or prepare food for public consumption.
Violations are grouped under two categories; Critical and Non-critical. Infractions cited on the “Food Establishment Inspection Report” which shall be corrected within the time frame specified by the inspector as indicated at the time of the inspection.


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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

 

Kids on Wheels Safety Fair teaches children valuable bicycle safety lessons

Thanks to a grant from the WV Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Braxton County Memorial Hospital is able to offer 60 free screening mammograms to women ages 35-49 who do not have insurance to cover the cost.

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