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West Virginia University & Greater Morgantown Safe Communities
2015 West Virginia University & Greater Morgantown Safe Communities Application 1 ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The West Virginia University and Greater Morgantown Safe Communities application could not have been completed without the support of many significant contributors. Michael Ibekwe and Megan Villers, both candidates for the Master in Public Health degree have spent countless hours collecting information and sorting through data to compile this application. Dr. Keith Weber, Professor in Communication Studies has contributed leadership of graduate students in his program on the communication plan and administration of the School of Public Health’s Dean’s Community Engagement Grant. Herb Linn with the Injury Control Research Center has been an instrumental member of the executive committee, served as facilitator at many meetings, and edited this application. Mayor Jenny Selin and House of Delegates member Barbara Evans Fleischauer have provided guidance on policy and community issues. A full partner list can be found in Appendix A. Many people have worked collaboratively to make this application a reality and we are extremely grateful to all for our continued work towards a safer community. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter of Intent .................................................................................................................. ii Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................... iii Section 1: Contact Information ....................................................................................... -
Jack Paquette Collection on Northwest Ohio's Glass Industry, 1885-2003
The Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections The University of Toledo Finding Aid Jack Paquette Collection on Northwest Ohio's Glass Industry, 1885-2003 MSS-169 Size: 11.5 Linear Feet Provenance: Jack K. Paquette, Toledo, OH Access: Open Collection Summary: This collection contains material that Paquette accumulated over the course of his career, as well as material he collected while researching and writing three books-- two on the history of Owens-Illinois and one on the glass-making industry in Northwest Ohio. Subjects: Business and Commerce, Glass Industry. Related Collections: Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company Records, MSS-066 Processing Note: None Copyright: The literary rights to this collection are assumed to rest with the person(s) responsible for the production of the particular items within the collection, or with their heirs or assigns. Researchers bear full legal responsibility for the acquisition to publish from any part of said collection per Title 17, United States Code. The Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections may reserve the right to intervene as intermediary at its own discretion. Completed by: Kathy Warnes, July 2003 and Mary Koslovsky, October 2005; June 2014; Tom Smith, November 2016 Jack Paquette Collection on Northwest Ohio's Glass Industry, 1885-2003 Biographical Outline: Jack K. Paquette 1925 Born in Toledo, Ohio 1943 Graduated from Ross High School, Fremont, Ohio 1943-1946 Served in the U.S. Naval Reserve on active duty for three years during World War II. 1949 Graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Journalism. 1951 Graduated from The Ohio State University with an M.A. -
Phase I Archaeological Survey Report Summarizing the Results of Tasks 1-5
CONTRACT PUBLICATION SERIES: WV08-70 PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE BEECH RIDGE WIND ENERGY PROJECT & ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSION SUPPORT LINE, GREENBRIER AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES, WEST VIRGINIA Authored By: Jamie S. Meece, RPA & Aaron O. Smith, RPA Submitted to: Mr. Erik Duncan Beech Ridge Energy LLC 7564 Standish Place, Suite 123 Rockville, Maryland 20855 Submitted by: Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. 3556 Teays Valley Road, Suite 3 Hurricane, West Virginia 25526 Phone: (304) 562-7233 Fax: (304) 562-7235 Website: www.crai-ky.com CRAI Project No.: W08P004 ______________________________ C. Michael Anslinger, RPA Principal Investigator January 28, 2009 Lead Agency: West Virginia Public Service Commission, Case #.: 05-1590-E-CS West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office FR #.: 06-147-GB-23 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY Cultural Resource Analyst, Inc. conducted a Phase I archaeological survey for the proposed Beech Ridge Wind Energy project and associated Transmission Support Line in Greenbrier and Nicholas counties, West Virginia. The survey was completed under contract with Potesta & Associates, Inc. on the behalf of Beech Ridge Energy LLC. The records search for this project was completed on July 17, 2008, and the field investigation was conducted between August 25 and September 26, 2008. The area for the Phase I survey was considered the direct Area of Potential Effect. The direct Area of Potential Effect to archaeological sites was defined as the footprint of proposed ground disturbing activities, which includes the development of a wind turbine power generating facility, new access roads, access roads requiring upgrade, a substation, an operation and maintenance facility, and a transmission line. Systematic survey resulted in the identification of six newly recorded archaeological sites; 46Gb445, 46Gb446, 46Gb447, 46Gb448, 46Gb449, and 46Gb450. -
West Virginia Service Locations
West Virginia | Service Location Report 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW AmeriCorps City Service Locations Project Name Program Type Completed* Current Sponsor Organization Participants Participants Accoville BUFFALO ELEMENTARY Energy Express AmeriCorps AmeriCorps State 3 - SCHOOL West Virginia University Research Corp Addison (Webster Catholic Charities Weston LifeBridge AmeriCorps AmeriCorps State 1 - Springs) Region - Webster United Way of Central West Virginia Addison (Webster Webster County Energy Express AmeriCorps AmeriCorps State 6 - Springs) West Virginia University Research Corp Addison (Webster WEBSTER SPRINGS Energy Express AmeriCorps AmeriCorps State 3 - Springs) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Virginia University Research Corp Bartow Wildlife Intern - Greenbrier Monongahela National Forest AmeriCorps National - 1 Mt. Adams Institute Basye Hardy County Convention and WV Community Development Hub AmeriCorps VISTA 1 - Visitors' Bureau WV Community Development Hub Bath (Berkeley Springs) Morgan County Starting Points West Virginia's Promise AmeriCorps VISTA 8 - WV Commission for National and Community Service Bath (Berkeley Springs) Wind Dance Farm & Earth West Virginia's Promise AmeriCorps VISTA 4 1 Education Center WV Commission for National and Community Service Beaver New River Community & AmeriCorps on the Frontline of School Success AmeriCorps State 1 1 Technical College The Education Alliance Beckley Active Southern West Virginia National Coal Heritage Area Authority AmeriCorps VISTA 1 1 National Coal Heritage Area Authority Beckley BECKLEY -
Paid Holidays**
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT TABLE 8.7 State Employees: Paid Holidays** State or other Martin Luther King’s Washington’s jurisdiction Major holidays (a) Birthday (b) Lincoln’s Birthday President’s Day (c) Birthday (c) Good Friday Memorial Day (d) Alabama H H(h) … … H(i) … H Alaska H H … H … … H Arizona H H … H … … H Arkansas H H(h) … … H(i) … H California H H … H … … H Colorado H H … H … … H Connecticut H H H … H H H Delaware H H … … … H H Florida H H … … … … H Georgia H H … … (l) … H Hawaii H H … H … H H Idaho H H(h) … H … … H Illinois H H H … H … H Indiana H H (m) … (m) H H Iowa H H … … … … H Kansas H H … … … … H Kentucky H H … … … H(n) H Louisiana H H … … … H H Maine H H … H … … H Maryland H H … H … … H Massachusetts H H … … H … H Michigan H H … H … … H Minnesota H H … H … … H Mississippi H H(h) … … H … H(v) Missouri H H H … H … H Montana H H … H … … H Nebraska H H … H … … H Nevada H H … H … … H New Hampshire H H(h) … H … … H New Jersey H H … H … H H New Mexico H H … (o) … … H New York H H (j) … H … H North Carolina H H … … … H H North Dakota H H … H … H H Ohio H H … H … … H Oklahoma H H … H … … H Oregon H H … H … … H Pennsylvania H H … H … … H Rhode Island H H … … … … H South Carolina H H … H … … H South Dakota H H … H … … H Tennessee H H … H … H H Texas H H … H … (r) H Utah H H … H … … H Vermont H H … H … … H Virginia H H … … H … H Washington H H … H … … H West Virginia H H … H … … H Wisconsin H H … … … … H Wyoming H H … H … … H Dist. -
2015 Civil Rights Day Booklet
Advancing Civil Rights Through Advocacy The Governor’s 12th Annual Civil Rights Day Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:00 AM at the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple 100 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301 Sponsored by: State of West Virginia Office of the Governor State of West Virginia Human Rights Commission PROGRAMPROGRAM HONOREES ENTRANCE PLEASE SSTAND FOR THE PPOSTING OF THE CCOLORS, HONOREES, AND PPLEDGE OF AALLEGIANCE Invocation: Rev. Wesley Dobbs, Commissioner Remain Standing WV Human Rights Commission Welcome and Occasion: Rev. Darrell Cummings, Chair WV Human Rights Commission Greetings and The Honorable Earl Ray Tomblin Presentation of Proclamation: Governor, State of West Virginia Historical Overview: Letari D. Thompson, Pastor Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church Musical Selection: Rev. B. J. Roberts, Pastor Kingdom Life Fellowship Church Introduction of Honorees: Karen L. Bowling, Cabinet Secretary WV Department of Health and Human Resources Violin Selection: Stephen Spottswood, Conductor Urban Strings Youth Orchestra Columbus, Ohio Introduction of Honorees: Dr. Carolyn Stuart, Executive Director Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Office of the Governor 1 PROGRAMPROGRAM Poetry Selection: Crystal Goode, Poet Founder, CEO at Mixxed Media Introduction of Honorees: Dr. Bob Harrison Spiritual Director WV Institute for Spirituality Musical Selection: Rev. Donte Jackson, Pastor First Baptist Church Huntington, WV Introduction of Honorees: Josh Chaffin, Investigator II WV Human Rights Commission ~ Special PresentationS ~ Marykaye -
Battle of Mcdowell Scenario Map with Extension
EXPANDED SCENARIO map on page 21 in RFF Civil War Battle Scenarios Vol. 2, 1862-1863 to form a contiguous battlefield. Terrain should be laid out as shown. With two exceptions, terrain effects are the BATTLE OF same as in the basic scenario. Elevations and Valley. The north end of Sittlington Hill overlooks a valley through which the turnpike passes. A two- MCDOWELL level elevation called Hull’s Hill, spans the table edge north of May 8, 1862 the road. Some areas in the valley are open terrain. Road. The Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike is in good condi- tion. Units in march column, limbered guns, and leaders on the road may move at the road movement rate. The Scenario Order of Battle One Union regiment and gun section, and one Confederate Historically, the Union 3rd West Virginia and Confederate regiment are added to the order of battle when using the map 31st Virginia, both guarding the turnpike in the valley north extension. of Sittlington Hill, were only lightly engaged until both units were ordered up onto the hilltop. We determined after playtest- The following number of additional stands are needed. The ing, that the area encompassing the valley and adjacent Hull number in parenthasis is the grand total from the combined Hill were superfluous to recreating the historical scenario. scenarios. Players who prefer a larger gaming area can add the 2-ft. map STAND UNION CONFEDERATE extension to the north table edge. The extension increases the gaming area to 8-ft. wide by 5-ft. deep in 15mm. Infantry 12 (69) 9 (113) Infantry command 1 (7) 1 (10) Terrain Artillery (gun with limber) 1 (1) 0 (0) Connect the map extension to the north edge of the scenario 1 1 pt Battle of McDowell Scenario Map with Extension N Johnson E W 8” and on a S 2-level elevation, C on turn 4. -
A New Exhibit on the Battle of Rich Mountain, the Union Occupation of Beverly, and the First Campaign of the Civil War Is Slowly
A new exhibit on the Western Virginia from General Rosecrans used to firsts and promotions that Battle of Rich Mountain, Ohio, and moved east, by defeat the Confederates. they produced, will begin the Union occupation of railroad and then by turn- Artifacts and photo props to wrap things up. The Beverly, and the First pike, occupying towns and will help set the scene. exhibit will finish where it Campaign of the Civil fighting the war’s first Following the sequence of started, discussing state- War is slowly taking shape land battle at Philippi. the real events, visitors hood, tying it to the Battle at the Beverly Heritage Moving into the Craw- will then encounter an of Rich Mountain. Center. ford Building, the exhibit interpretation of the Un- The exhibit is in plan- The Bushrod Crawford will provide a detailed ion occupation of Beverly. ning at this time. It will Building, which served as look at what happened on The exhibit will focus on be the last of four new McClellan’s headquarters Rich what life exhibits at the Beverly during his brief stay in was Heritage Center. The Beverly, will house the Bank, Courthouse, and bulk of the exhibit. A rep- Crawford Building were resentational vignette of finished in 2007, and new the Wheeling Custom exhibits on the Staunton- House in the early sum- Parkersburg Turnpike mer of 1861 will set the and Beverly’s role as stage. Visitors will learn county seat have opened how, as Virginia joined in them since then. An the Confederacy, pro- exhibit on the town’s com- Unionists in the west be- like mercial heyday is in the gan discussions about Moun- for civil- works, to be installed in forming their own state. -
“A People Who Have Not the Pride to Record Their History Will Not Long
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE i “A people who have not the pride to record their History will not long have virtues to make History worth recording; and Introduction no people who At the rear of Old Main at Bethany College, the sun shines through are indifferent an arcade. This passageway is filled with students today, just as it was more than a hundred years ago, as shown in a c.1885 photograph. to their past During my several visits to this college, I have lingered here enjoying the light and the student activity. It reminds me that we are part of the past need hope to as well as today. People can connect to historic resources through their make their character and setting as well as the stories they tell and the memories they make. future great.” The National Register of Historic Places recognizes historic re- sources such as Old Main. In 2000, the State Historic Preservation Office Virgil A. Lewis, first published Historic West Virginia which provided brief descriptions noted historian of our state’s National Register listings. This second edition adds approx- Mason County, imately 265 new listings, including the Huntington home of Civil Rights West Virginia activist Memphis Tennessee Garrison, the New River Gorge Bridge, Camp Caesar in Webster County, Fort Mill Ridge in Hampshire County, the Ananias Pitsenbarger Farm in Pendleton County and the Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex in Fayette County. Each reveals the richness of our past and celebrates the stories and accomplishments of our citizens. I hope you enjoy and learn from Historic West Virginia. -
Indian Warfare, Household Competency, and the Settlement of the Western Virginia Frontier, 1749 to 1794
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports 2007 Indian warfare, household competency, and the settlement of the western Virginia frontier, 1749 to 1794 John M. Boback West Virginia University Follow this and additional works at: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd Recommended Citation Boback, John M., "Indian warfare, household competency, and the settlement of the western Virginia frontier, 1749 to 1794" (2007). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 2566. https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/2566 This Dissertation is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It has been brought to you by the The Research Repository @ WVU with permission from the rights-holder(s). You are free to use this Dissertation in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you must obtain permission from the rights-holder(s) directly, unless additional rights are indicated by a Creative Commons license in the record and/ or on the work itself. This Dissertation has been accepted for inclusion in WVU Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports collection by an authorized administrator of The Research Repository @ WVU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Indian Warfare, Household Competency, and the Settlement of the Western Virginia Frontier, 1749 to 1794 John M. Boback Dissertation submitted to the College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor -
Quarterly Journal of the All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation Inside
Vol. 4 | No. 1 | April - June 2016 www.aigmf.com Quarterly Journal of The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation Bi-lingual Inside Interview Special Feature Yoshihiko Sano • Sustainability in Glass President of Nipro Corporation • A Note on Closed Glass Companies in the USA • Nipro Injects Innovation into Pre- for Artistic Appreciation filled Syringes and Targets US Expansion • Efficient Workflow: Automation and Digitisation Reduce Production and Handling Costs Upcoming Events (Sept 2, 2016) • FEA Studies of Impact Loads on NNPB Refillable • Enhancing Profitability by Empowering Workforce Bottles • Business Opportunities for Indian Glass Companies at Port of Duqm, • Energy Efficient Renovation Boost for Added- Sultanate of Oman Value Glazing • AIGMF Executive Committee Meeting / AGM Main Story Glass Packaging Supporting Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Campaign) event at Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata Page No. 6 Technical Articles Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Bandyopadhyay Prof. (Dr.) A Sustainable 50 for postage postage for 50 ` ASS ASS www.aigmf.com Building and Packaging material - An Publication GlASS Gl Gl 500 (within India) + + India) (within 500 ` ` Overseas: US$ 60 (including postage and bank charges) bank and postage (including 60 US$ Overseas: Order Print Copies: Print Order Price: Price: PORT OF DUQM Duqm, 100% Foreign Ownership the preferred Tax -exemption for 30 years Free Repatriation of Capital Special Economic & profi ts No minimum capital requirement No currency restrictions Zone for your No personal income tax Exemption from import & overseas export duties Usufruct agreements up to 50 years renewable investment One-stop station service For more information, contact: Port of Duqm Company SAOC Tel: (+968) 24342800 | Fax: (+968) 24587343 | [email protected] | www.portduqm.com 2 Kanch | Vol. -
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE House Bill 2320
2019R1096 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2019 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 2320 BY DELEGATES ROWE AND PLYES [Introduced January 11, 2019; Referred to the Committee on Political Subdivisions then Government Organization] Intr H.B. 2019R1096 1 A BILL to amend and reenact §2-2-1a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating 2 to the establishment of a special memorial day to be known as Juneteenth honoring 3 human rights and the end of slavery in the United States; and encouraging all counties 4 and municipalities in the state to do the same. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 2. LEGAL HOLIDAYS; SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAYS; CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES; DEFINITIONS. §2-2-1a. Special memorial days. 1 (a) The Governor shall, by proclamation, declare the week beginning with the Sunday 2 before Thanksgiving as a special memorial week to be known as Native American Indian Heritage 3 Week. 4 (b) The first Tuesday after the first Monday of November is designated Susan B. Anthony 5 Day and shall only be a legal holiday in all years ending in an even number. The Governor shall 6 annually issue a proclamation calling on all schools, civic organizations, government departments 7 and citizens to undertake activities on the designated day and surrounding days to pay tribute to 8 the accomplishments of Susan B. Anthony in securing the civil and political rights of all Americans, 9 including securing equal voting rights for women. 10 (c) The Governor shall, by proclamation, declare the week during which December 7 falls 11 to be a special memorial week, to be known as Pearl Harbor and Military Appreciation week, 12 honoring all West Virginians who fought in World War II and all other military conflicts and shall 13 encourage all municipalities in the state to do the same.