News Briefs

Commissioners agree on Victim Assistance Program Grant
In the regularly scheduled meeting this past Thursday the Jefferson County’s Victim Assistance Program received a vote of confidence from the Jefferson County Commission that voted unanimously to support a grant request that had been made by the Victim Assistance program. From the commission the grant request will no go to Charleston
The commission also provides a match of more than $14,800 to the Victim Assistance program. The money from the county, plus federal grant funds, pays the salary and benefits for the county's two victim advocates.
The Victim Assistance program is coordinated through the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The program started in the county in 1998 and has been helpful to many victims of crime in Jefferson County. Debra Young has been the victim advocate for the past 12 years. She said "we explain the entire criminal justice process to them anything from a domestic battery to sexual assault," Young said. "We accompany them to court, we set up meetings with the prosecutor who's handling their case to help them understand what's going on. The biggest problem is a lot of the victims were just left out of the process."
According to Young in 2011 the Victim Assistance program made contact with about 11,000. Young also said that “about 500 new victims contact the office each year.”
Upson to run for 65th District Seat
In a notice to the public Local woman Jill Upson announced that she will run in this spring's Republican primary in hopes to represent the party in the fall's general election for the new 65th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Upson, a Charles Town resident, recently spent 10 years working as a retail manager and, in a news release, described that her work in the private sector has prepared her for "making decisions, responding to the needs of people from all walks of life and, most importantly in this age of reckless government spending, producing budgets and effectively managing them."
From 2003 to 2008, Upson commuted to one of her company's stores in Virginia because of "the scarcity of jobs available nearby" in Jefferson County, according to the release.
"A vibrant and prosperous Jefferson County is very important to me. This means that I will work to improve the business climate in our county, which will ignite job growth," Upson stated in her press release. "Too many of our hard-working citizens opt to drive to neighboring states to seek employment."
The Future of Middle school sports Discussed
In a special Jefferson County Board of Education meeting held this past week a lot of
Concern was voiced over the future of middle school sports in the county. The future of middle school sports is in question because of the short fall that the schools system budgets.
Many parents and former middle school athletics took part in the discussion. The meeting was being held to review and talk about the options for next fiscal year's school budget.
The middle school sports program became the primary topic of discussion. As the meeting progressed other areas to reduce the budget were also discussed.
Board President Pete Dougherty stressed that no decisions were going to be made that night He said "We're not making any decisions, we're not cutting any program or anything like that tonight. Tonight is just an opportunity in a public way to get the information;" He went on to say that one effort of the meeting was to reduce public concern over the middle school sports program. Board member Alan Sturm voiced the possibility of listing uniforms and equipment as capital expenditure that could be paid by referendum funds as a way to help reduce costs.
West Virginia Senate Honors Jefferson County
Jefferson County Day was brought up during a session of the West Virginia Senate. The Senators voted to pass SR 33 designating Feb. 20, 2012, Jefferson County Day at the Capitol. Two additional resolutions concerning Jefferson County were also passed.
SR 34, which was introduced by Senate Majority Leader John Unger, D-Berkeley, recognized a program called Leadership Jefferson, which is an eight-month leadership and community-training program. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce coordinates the program.
SR 35 was in honor of Shepherdstown’s 250-year anniversary. Unger was also the sponsor of this resolution. Included in the resolution was a brief history of Shepherdstown. As well as Gen. George Washington's 1775 call for Virginia Volunteer Riflemen.
Students from the Leadership Jefferson program were present at the Capital when SR 34 passed and met the Senators, as will as other members of the West Virginia Government
Including Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and State Superintendent of Schools Jorea Marple.

Compiled By James P. Whipple

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( Left is school Artwork. Center Alice in Wonderland at the Full Circle theatre. At right is Film Card for Matewan which will appear at Shepherd University)

Youth Art Month
The South Jefferson Public Library at 49 Church Street, Summit Point, WV, is pleased to host an art exhibit celebrating Youth Art Month. Featuring the work of several artists between the ages of 2 and 6 from February 13 to March 31, the exhibit is the 36th in the Art in the Library series, which highlights the talents of local artists. The exhibit can be viewed in the meeting room during library hours: Monday through Thursday 10-7, Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 1-5. The library is closed Fridays.
Preschool story-hour artists produced original works for this exhibit after their story hour sessions at the library in early February. They used paints, glue, glitter, tissue paper, marbles and die cast cars to create their own interpretation of the alphabet..
To celebrate their achievements, the library will host a reception for the budding artists on Sunday, February 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Family members and the public are invited to come meet the artists and enjoy the artwork and refreshments.
Alice In Wonderland at the Full Circle Theatre
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the classic tale of comic absurdity, runs for two weeks, beginning Friday, March 2.
Performances dates are: Fridays, March 2 and 9, at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, March 3, 4, 10, and 11, at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets for this delightful adventure are $8, and all seats are general admission. Groups of 10 or more qualify for a discounted rate. For more information about group reservations, or to guarantee your reservation contact us at "mailto:boxoffice@fullcircletheaterco.org".
“Matewan” to be shown at Shepherd University
The Shepherdstown Film Society in partnership with the Shepherd University Scarborough Society is pleased to offer a special screening of the film “Matewan” to celebrate Shepherdstown’s 250th anniversary. The film will be shown at 7:00pm in Shepherd University’s Reynolds Hall and is followed by a discussion led by Davitt McAteer, Shepherdstown resident and former Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health at the Department of Labor. The film is free and open to the public.Preview: It was 1920 in the southwest West Virginia coal fields, and, as the narrator recalls, "things were tough." In response to efforts by miners to organize into a labor union. the Stone Mountain Coal Company announces it will cut the pay miners receive, and will be importing replacement workers into town to replace those who join the union. The new workers are African Americans from Alabama and are coming in on the train, but the train is stopped outside town and the black men are told to get off. Derided as scab workers. They are then attacked by the local miners, but manage to get back on the train and continue their journey.

Come Join Us for Democrats Day at the State Capitol
Democratic activists and leaders from across West Virginia will join together on Tuesday, February 28 for a day of events and meetings. We will start in the lower rotunda of the main capitol building with a rally to promote the progress made by our state’s leaders. The rally will start at 9:30 a.m. We will have coffee and donuts for a breakfast snack. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, Senate President Jeff Kessler, and House Speaker Rick Thompson will address the crowd at 10:00 a.m.
The Federation of Democratic Women will have meetings and workshops at the Culture Center starting at 2:00 p.m. Please contact your local club, or call the State Party HQ (304) 342-8121, to RSVP.
At 5:00 p.m. we will have a fundraising reception for your State Democratic Party at the Power Alley Grill (at the Power Park baseball stadium on 201 Morris Street).
On Tuesday, we will be unveiling our message for the 2012 elections and kickoff

Reese Clabaugh to run for County Commission

My name is Reese Clabaugh. Some of you know me, some of you do not. I am a resident of Jefferson County and have been for 44 years.I own and operate Reeses Landscape Nursery and have for 26 years.I have decided to run for County Commission, Middleway District 2012.I understand what we have in common and that we are all concerned about the Direction of our County and the overall Attitude of the current Local government.I am here to help Change that Environment and that Attitude.I am here to help and Work for the "People" of Jefferson County.I have "No Personal Agenda".I "Do Not Have a Spending Addiction", like the majoriy of our Leaders across the country today.I know "How To Invest Money". I "Know How to Efficiently Manage Resources".I am here for you and "All the Other Residents of Jefferson County".You can Trust me to Do the Right Thing", even when it's "Extremely Difficult".I will "Help Market and Promote Jefferson County".I understand "How to Build Relationships" and "Sustain those Relationships".Those Relationships must "Expand Beyond the Physical Boundaries Jefferson County".Through Expanding the Boundaries, We will be able to generate Additonal ResourcesThose Resources will Generate Additonal Revenue and Create an Environment conducive to "New Business in the County and Good Paying Jobs.Good Paying jobs will keep mom and dad off the road 4 hours a day, which will build stronger families.This will further Strenghten and Balance the Tax BaseSimultaneously, We need to look at Current use of Revenue and ResourcesI believe "We do not have a "Revenue Problem" in the County", We currently have "Mis-management and a"Huge Spending Problem", with no "Solutions at Hand".Once We Identify where our boat is leaking money, we can patch the holes, and as I've identified above, We will have already estalished a "New Plan, A New Attiude, and a New Way of doing things in Jefferson County.This plan goes "Far Beyond Jefferson County and We hope to Swing the State of West Virginia within a six year period.We will work to "Reduce the Stringent Permit and Regulatory System currently in placeReduce the Tax Burden on County Residents and Businesses.Create a Stronger Relationship with Charleston.Have a Network of Partners in the form of Counties in surrounding StatesI believe in Property Rights for Homeowners, Businesses, and Investors.It is enough that someone pays a mortgage, property taxes, and maintains their property without a local government constantly charging for permits and inspections. Not to mention "Time Lost" while going through the process. Since, "Time is Money" for "Business Owners and Investors". As a Small Business owner and an Investor in the area for 26 years, I've seen what has happened, how it affects Residents, Business, and Investors. We have to invite the People to participate within the Local government, because they are our "Most Valuable Resourcce".I am asking for your Support, Your Vote, and any Donation to help with our campaign to help bring about the change necessary for Jefferson County. I Thank You for your time and Consideration. I would like to set up a time with each of you, whether it be in Small Groups or Individually, as soon as possible. I will follow up with a phone call to be sure you received my email. You can reach me here on email, "mailto:reeses%40frontiernet.net" , my office 304 725-0094, or my cell phone 304 671-1400Thanks again for your consideration


Reese Clabaugh

Washington County Museum to Present Concert

Left are Guest Musicians
David and Bobbie Rastall

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents a Museum Concert on Sunday, February 26, 2012 The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will present the Museum Consort in a performance entitled “Where in the World is Orlando Di Lasso?” on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. A reception hosted by the Museum’s volunteer organization, The Singer Society, will follow the recital.
Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594), also known as Roland de Lassus, was one of the most widely traveled musicians of the 16th century and one of Europe’s best known and most influential composers. Italian composer Andrea Gabrieli (1532-1585) studied with Lasso in 1562 before returning to Venice and Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612), became the first of many Germans to journey to Venice to be educated by Gabrieli. The consort will explore the musical journey from di Lasso to Hassler and their influence on the musical polyphony of the High Renaissance on Germany as influenced by the Italians.
Music for the concert will include De Profundis and Sauter, Danser by di Lasso and Intrada and Gagliarda and Cantate Domino by Hassler. di Lasso composed primarily vocal music and consort members Kathy Barr, Jeff Clise, David Styer and Naomi Styer will be joined by guest musicians David and Bobbie Rastall. David began performing early music in numerous ensembles with composer Andrew Charlton (1928-1997) in Fullerton, California and Donna Curry in Topanga, California. Bobbie Rastall is both a singer and a recorder player. She has performed in the California-based Methodist Chorale of Orange County and was a founding member of the Michigan-based early music vocal ensemble Amatri Trio. Both have participated in numerous performances with the Handel Choir of Baltimore and the Baltimore Bach Concert Series.
Established in 1931 and dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting works of art for the people of Washington County and citizens from the four-state region, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has been recognized as one of the finest small museums in the United States. The mission of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) is to collect, to preserve, to interpret and to exhibit art of lasting quality for the citizens of Hagerstown, Washington County and the surrounding region. The mission is implemented through the development, interpretation and care of art collections; creation of original and educational exhibitions; and presentation of interpretive lectures, concerts, films, art instruction and other programs to ensure that visitors gain a better appreciation and understanding of the fine arts. The presentation and care of art collections, and associated interpretive activities requires the maintenance of a specialized and architecturally significant building and grounds. The opportunity for the public to encounter highly significant works of art in a beautiful setting, and with safety and security are important values of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, admission to the Museum is free and its collection includes over 7,000 works of art. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has an enduring commitment to arts education and to the support of regional artists. The Museum actively collects works of art in the fields of American Art, world cultures, and art of the region. The museum regularly offers studio art courses, art historical lectures, concerts,
and exhibitions from its permanent collection and traveling shows. Between September 16, 2011 and September 15, 2012, the museum will commemorate its 80th year of service to the region through special exhibitions, educational programs, and events. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is funded through support from museum membership and annual fund donations by the public, grants from the business and corporate communities, and support from Washington County, the City of Hagerstown, private foundations, and the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information on the Museum, please phone (301) 739-5727 or visit "http://www.wcmfa.org/". Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

County Notices

Meeting Scheduled for the 340 Gateway Plan
The U.S. Route 340 East Gateway Plan Public Meeting is Slated for March 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting wil be held in the basement meeting room at the Charles Town Library
The staff from the Departments of Planning and Zoning and transportation consultants will make a U.S. 340 East Corridor Study presentation on the goals and objectives, final land use scenario, and implementation action items during a joint meeting of the County Commission and Planning Commission.
This study, being developed by the Jefferson County Departments of Planning & Zoning, is a collaborative process to create a small area plan using a series of meetings to gather citizen input related to land use and future planning efforts for the segment of U.S. 340 between Charles Town/Ranson and Harpers Ferry/Bolivar.
Input received from the first five public meetings and from two phases of MetroQuest, an interactive online tool that captures public feedback, was used to develop a preferred land use/growth scenario for this corridor. The preferred land use/growth scenario is intended to represent a broad range of general patterns of the US 340 Corridor; reflect the broad feedback received from the community; show general locations of possible future land use activities; and show how the corridor could look in 25 years. This preferred scenario was finalized at the December 6, 2011 meeting and was the basis for detailed traffic modeling and analysis to provide feedback regarding the impact of the scenario on the traffic in the corridor.
The 5th public meeting was held on January 19th, and the purpose was to hear a presentation from the transportation consultant regarding the impact of the preferred land use scenario and alternative transportation improvements that should be considered in conjunction with the preferred land use/growth scenario. The public had the opportunity to provide.
For more information contact Jennifer Brockman at (304) 728-3228 or email her at
planningdepartment@jeffersoncountywv.org
Jefferson County Board of Health Meeting
The Meeting will be held on March 2 at 1:00 p.m.
Agenda:
A: Prioroty Business
Payment of bills and review of financial report
B: OLD BUSINESS
Review merit system and salary comparisons
C: STAFF REPORTS
Health Officer; Jones
Monthly Report
Administration; Jones
D: MONTHLY REPORTS
Threat Preparedness; Hite
Monthly Report
Medical; Torlone
Monthly Report
Environmental; Zaleski
▫Monthly Report
Members of the Board of Health: Term Expires:
Robert M. Johnson, Chairman 06-30-12
Mark Shields, Vice-Chairman 06-30-15
Rosamond Burns, Member 06-30-14
Willis Nowell, Member 06-30-13
Tom Trumble, Member 06-30-16
Frances Morgan, County Commission ex officio

Skin Care for Seniors

When It Comes To Anti-Aging Skin Care, Don’t Forget The Body
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Fortunately, nourishing and replenishing the skin on your body can help fight the effects of aging and result in a smoother, slimmer and more toned appearance.
Skin Care On Several Fronts
“The skin on the body changes as we age. It loses structural proteins, contributing to a loss of smoothness and firmness. Additionally, circulation becomes hampered and skin lacks its youthful moisture content with age,” said Helen Knaggs, Ph.D., Vice President of Global Research and Development for Nu Skin. “This all leads to the skin on the body sagging and looking old, which is a real aging concern for all people.” Lifestyle changes can help fight the signs of aging.
While topical treatments are also essential, how you deliver topical ingredients to the skin matters. That’s where the latest technology can really be helpful-by delivering anti-aging nutrients where they are most needed.
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The latest spa instrument, created by Nu Skin, uses unique pulsating galvanic technology to apply ageLOC Body Shaping Gel, a cosmetic gel that works with the spa. The pulsating galvanic current maximizes the anti-aging effects of the product on the arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs, by purifying, refreshing and smoothing skin to provide a slimmer, more toned appearance. “In less than four weeks you can already see the difference, you can really see how much tighter my skin appears,” said Ann Houghteling, a Nu Skin distributor and participant in the Nu Skin’s ageLOC Galvanic Body Spa clinical trials. ageLOC technology helps to positively influence the appearance of the skin on the body to look slimmer, smoother and firmer.
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