Mike Rutherford (left) and Don Davis tendered their resignations for retirement effective July 31.
BOE accepts resignations from two assistant superintendents
By DIANE POTTORFF
Staff Writer
WAYNE – Tears filled the air in the Wayne County Board of Education Conference Room Tuesday night when it was announced that the school system was losing two assistant superintendents to retirement.
Mike Rutherford and Don Davis tendered their resignations for retirement effective July 31. “I have always intended to retire at this age,” Rutherford said. “I prayed about it and asked God what to do and I know this is the right time. He will find something else for me to do.”
Davis too said it was the best time to retire and that he has things to do. “I want to enjoy life,” he said. Both men had spent their careers teaching, then moving to administrative positions before becoming assistant superintendents.
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East Lynn Volunteer Fire Department retirees Steve Vernick and Bob Rice show off their golden ax awards. Both Vernick and Rice will be retiring from the department this year. WCN photo by Nikki Dotson
East Lynn VFD Honors retiring Vernick, Rice
By NIKKI DOTSON
Staff Writer
EAST LYNN – East Lynn Volunteer Fire Department members hosted a cookout to honor retiring members Steve Vernick and Bob Rice Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Members of the department, family and friends attended the cookout to show gratitude for the hours the men risked their lives to keep East Lynn and surrounding areas safe from fires.
“They finally cooked us a good dinner, to get rid of us,” Vernick said. Chief Todd Ferguson said both Rice and Vernick have always been very dependable.
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Commission to consider project
By DIANE POTTORFF
Staff Writer
WAYNE – The Wayne County Commission will be considering a program that will help those with mental disabilities who have a tendency to wander off.
Project Lifesaver began in 1999 and came to Wood County in 2005, according to state coordinator Sue Patalano. Project Lifesaver is a program that helps families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive disabilities by giving them peace of mind.
Patalano said the project is a monitoring device that is placed on the person’s wrist or ankle, much like the monitor for someone on home confinement.
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FEMA approves
$750K for Wayne
By NIKKI DOTSON
Staff Writer
WAYNE – After the devastating tornado and flood damage that overtook the area in March, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has donated $6 million to six West Virginia counties to help those affected with repairing damages and to settle back into their homes and lives.
Various locations in Wayne County, including Dunlow and Kiahsville, were hit by the confirmed EF3 tornado that touched down Friday, March 2.
Of the money approved by FEMA, $735,473.72 aided 473 residents living in Wayne County.
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Board of Canvas declares election
By DIANE POTTORFF
Staff Writer
WAYNE – The Board of Canvas met for two days this week to prepare the certification of the May 8 Primary Election.
According to interim clerk Joan Potter, voter turnout was low for this year’s primary as 7,225 registered voters cast their ballots.
“I was surprised by the low turnout,” Potter said. “Especially, for a presidential election.”
She said the numbers of early voting were down as well as more than 800 voters cast their ballots during the two weeks at the Wayne County Courthouse.
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