AWARDED for GENERAL EXCELLENCE in ADVERTISING — 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & in EDITORIAL—2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 Heritage Weekend Brightens Page 8B Otherwise Dreary Weekend #2 Cougars Clear Tygarts Valley | #3 Yellow Jackets Cash in on Antoher Summit Bowl Victory Page 1B Established 1845 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 OOREFIELD XAMINER MVOLUME 124 - NUMBER 39 TWO SECTIONS • 16 PAGES 94¢ E USPS 362-300 and Hardy County News OSHA Says Amputation, BOE Sees 2014- Other Injuries at Pilgrim’s 2015 Test Scores By Jean A. Flanagan testing, according to data present- Moorefield Examiner ed by Director of Elementary Cur- riculum Beverly Coppe. Hardy County students had Coppe presented information to Pride Were ‘Preventable’ mixed results with the first year of the Hardy County Board of Edu- the Smarter Balance proficiency Continued on page 7 In less than 60 days, three employee inju- St. and 129 Potomac Ave. in Moorefield. As access. ries – including one worker who suffered the a result, OSHA cited the company on Sept. A third worker had three fingers amputated amputation of three fingers – brought federal 11 for one repeat and three serious violations. when they caught in a blender while removing inspectors to West Virginia poultry processing Proposed fines total $46,825. poultry from the machine on June 15. Smarter Balance Scores facilities operated by Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., On April 28, 2015, an employee contacted “Amputations have lasting professional and one of the world’s largest chicken producers. an unguarded machine shaft while operating a personal consequences – and these injuries 2014-15 School Year U.S. Department of Labor Occupational conveyer system. Pulled around the shaft, the were needless and preventable,” said Prentice Safety and Health Administration inspections worker suffered a fractured arm. Cline, director of OSHA’s Charleston Area English/Language Arts in April, May and June 2015 found that pre- Two weeks later, on May 12, an employee Office. “Pilgrim’s Pride must improve its inju- ventable safety violations caused the workers’ fell on a concrete floor while refilling a ma- ry and illness prevention program to identify Grade State Average Hardy County injuries at Pilgrim’s facilities on 214 S. Main chine with an inadequate step for employee Continued on page 7 3rd 46 42 4th 45 39 5th 51 54 ASTERN PENS EW ING E O A N W 6th 43 44 7th 45 39 New Wing 8th 43 44 9th 38 38 Houses 10th 43 47 Science 11th 47 51 Math Labs and Grade State Average Hardy County 3rd 44 41 4th 35 25 Nursing 5th 30 18 6th 26 22 School 7th 25 20 8th 25 24 By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner 9th 18 15 10th 15 10 “To me, it means the college is build- 11th 20 16 ing a future,” said Brian Bucklew, president of the Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Stu- Science dent Government Association. Bucklew spoke to members of the Grade State Average Hardy County Eastern community at the dedication 4th 36 34 of the school’s Science and Nursing Members of Moorefield Elementary School’s first grade class and the Eastern Eagle cut the rib- Wing held Friday, Sept. 25. bon to the new Nursing and Science Wing on Friday. 6th 39 38 Continued on page 7 Photo by Jean Flanagan 10th 35 41 Hardy County Celebrates West Virginia Craft Week As part of a nationwide salute Co-op has been around since 1988 Upsher, Wetzel, and Wood. learned his welding skills there. to fine arts and crafts, more than and the Lost River Educational New events are being added dai- Clayton sees the materials for art 100 artists in the state will cele- Foundation was founded a few ly. To see a full list of locations, go where others see old rusty junk and brate the first annual West Virginia years later. For an arts and crafts to www.wvcraftweek.com. tools, Clayton’s Creations are truly Craft Week, Oct. 2 - 11. The 10-day group, having been around for 27 The 2nd Annual LREF Studio unique. event allows artists to showcase years is truly remarkable! Art Tour includes the following: Big Ridge Road is located off their work and, in turn, permits the “The second Studio Art Tour Lost River Trading Post SR 259 north of Lost City. Clayton public to share in the creative pro- coming up on Oct. 10th and will 295 E. Main St., Wardensville, will be at the end of the first drive- cess and see the intricacies of the highlight local artists at their stu- WV 26851 way on the right. arts and crafts produced in West dios so that visitors can see how Located on SR 259 in Wardens- Bob Alcock Virginia. and where items are actually ville, the Trading Post is the first 1250 Whispering Pines Way, Hardy County artists will cel- made.” stop on the Lost River Educa- Lost River, WV 26810 ebrate WV Craft Week with the It is the first time West Virginia Woodworker Bob Alcock makes Albert Hutchings makes beauti- 2nd Annual Lost River Education- artists statewide have participated rocking chairs that you can melt ful stained and fused glass. al Foundation Studio Art Tour to formally in American Craft Week, right into They are custom made the largest celebration of hand- be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 Continued on page 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. There is no cost for made craft in the country. tional Foundation Studio Art Tour. the tour. American Craft Week was Start with a great cup of coffee. A West Virginia Craft Week, which founded six years ago by CRAFT modern mountain general store is part of the national American – Craft Retailers and Artists for with an expresso bar, bakery, the Craft Week, will feature open stu- Tomorrow – to spotlight American Grasshopper Gallery, demonstra- dios, exhibitions and events at doz- crafts and encourage travelers to tions, antiques and more, the Trad- ens of locations in 21 counties and Clayton Strawderman will show discover and experience the work ing Post was originally a late 1940s counting. The public will be invited how he makes his Yard Art. of artists throughout the United feed store. to watch artists practice their craft, States. Clayton’s Creations take part in art demonstrations, ral and has a small population— Current counties with West 30 Big Ridge Road, Baker, WV visit fairs and festivals, view exhibi- something like 24 people per Virginia Craft Week locations 26801 tions, purchase artworks and more. square mile,” said Lost River Arti- include: Cabell, Fayette, Green- Clayton Strawderman is a bud- A full list of participating artists sans Cooperative President Kathy brier, Hampshire, Harrison, Har- ding artist whose creativity and and locations is available on www. Kavanagh. “It is also an amazing dy, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, imagination are expressed in met- Joshua Mathias turns old silver wvcraftweek.com. resource when it comes to art and Lewis, Marion, Mason, Morgan, Bob Alcock’s rocking chairs are al sculptures he creates in his fa- into beautiful jewelry. “Hardy County is beautifully ru- culture. The Lost River Artisans Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Raleigh, custom made. ther’s garage. Just 15 years old, he CONNECT www.MoorefieldExaminer.com WEATHER Source: National Weather Service On Twitter On Facebook News: @MoorefieldEx Moorefield Examiner Sports: @HardyCoSports 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 OPINION A Bucket List for Dear Editor, good, the bad and the ugly. It would be a sad about it was excellent. Congratulations on your numerous awards world without reputable newspapers. I appreciate the fact that you have never from the WV Press Association. They were Also, Mr. Heishman’s article on attend- charged me $50 for a Letter to the Editor. West Virginia well deserved. ing the Dedication Ceremony at the new East Congratulations again to your and your staff. I appreciate the fact that you report on the Hardy Hgih School and his three travesties Jane Kite Keeling The West Virginia Division of Tourism recently posted an article on “13 Bucket-List Adventures.” We MY UNBASED OPINION found it interesting for several reasons. the corn and filled freezer boxes. has a bigger, fancier Doghouse For example -- did you know that the Gauley River There’s a new Mrs. Heishman in She has the will to work and than mine. Maybe so, but I bet our family. James Ogden Heish- hands that know how. Little wast- he doesn’t have a gurgling creek is renowned as one of the Top 10 Whitewater Rivers in man and Jennifer Hinkle Heish- BY ed motion, steady. James found beside his and a metal roof close the World? The Gauley’s famous “Big 5” rapids end man were married last Thursday, a gem for helpmate. No beating overhead so wonderful on rainy September 24th. I didn’t attend DAVID O. in a 14-foot waterfall. But, the world class trip is only around the bush with the lady. nights. James also mentioned the wedding. HEISHMAN Just jump in, learn and do. “Big Boy Toys” machinery I’d good to run for a few days each fall. Neither did anyone else, for that Speaking of gem, there’s also surely like. Probably would have Did you know that there are Adventure Parks in matter. They’d both been through gym. Jenn is a runner. Tall for a liked them better before I began wedding hoopla previously and de- our state? Harpers Ferry and TimberTrek in the New lady, I’d guess about 5’11”, slen- getting too crickety and decrepit cided on quick and quiet this time der.