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GOVERNOR TOMBLIN ANNOUNCES RECORDS MANAGEMENT,
SURVEY AND PLANNING GRANTS
More than 50 communities receive $464,177 in grant funding to preserve local archives
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 9, 2016) - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today awarded more than $464,000 in grant funding to more than 50 communities across the state to preserve West Virginia history through the survey and planning and records management and preservation grant programs.
"Whether written stories about our past or historic land documents, West Virginia is full of records, archives and landmark structures that play an important role in defining our state's history," Gov. Tomblin said. "This grant funding will help enhance access to public records and maintain historic infrastructure around the state to ensure our state's past is preserved and passed down for generations."
The Records Management and Preservation Grant Program is administered through the Records Management and Preservation Board (RMPB) and includes projects to improve management, storage conditions, access, and preservation of public records held in county offices. Funding for the grants program comes from filing fees collected by county clerks and deposited in the special Public Records and Preservation Account. Recipients of Records Management and Preservation Grants include:
Barbour County Commission
$6,218
To scan and index criminal case files in the prosecuting attorney's office.
Berkeley County Council
$10,000
To index digital images of case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Boone County Commission
$10,000
To scan and index civil and criminal case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Braxton County Commission
$13,182
To purchase open steel shelving and archival cubic foot records storage boxes for the prosecuting attorney's, sheriff's and circuit clerk's offices; and to digitize chancery case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Brooke County Commission
$4,215
To rebind and encapsulate deed books in the county clerk's office.
Calhoun County Commission
$10,000
To index deed books digitized by the RMPB Statewide Preservation Project in the county clerk's office.
Doddridge County Commission
$8,650
To purchase a map cabinet and Mylar sleeves to encapsulate maps, and to rebind and encapsulate will and land books in the county clerk's office.
Fayette County Commission
$10,305
To digitize birth, death, and marriage books in the county clerk's office, and for the county commission to purchase an oversize scanner to digitize maps, blueprints, and other records that will be used by all county offices.
Gilmer County Commission
$12,347
To purchase roller shelving for improved storage of deed books in the county clerk's office.
Grant County Commission
$9,245
To digitize deed books and deeds of trust books in the county clerk's office.
Greenbrier County Commission
$12,500
To scan and index map cards in the assessor's office, and to scan and index civil and criminal case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Hampshire County Commission
$6,954
To restore and digitize wills and will books, and to purchase roller shelving in the county clerk's office.
Hardy County Commission
$9,455
To digitize land books in the assessor's office.
Harrison County Commission
$10,000
To digitize the assessor's copies of land books in the county clerk's office.
Jackson County Commission
$14,859
To purchase map cabinets and Mylar sleeves to encapsulate maps in the county clerk's office.
Kanawha County Commission
$19,091
To purchase roller shelving for oversize deed and land books in the county clerk's office; and to scan and index civil case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Lewis County Commission
$15,000
To index digitized deed books in the county clerk's office, and to scan and index criminal case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Lincoln County Commission
$11,650
To index deed books digitized by the RMPB Statewide Preservation Project, to purchase public access computers for the records room, and to restore and encapsulate land books in the county clerk's office.
Marshall County Commission
$2,727
To review records and implement the retention schedule, and to scan and index case files in the prosecuting attorney's office.
Mason County Commission
$12,500
To digitize the assessor's copies of land books, and to scan and index estate files in the county clerk's office.
McDowell County Commission
$3,000
To digitize maps in the county clerk's office.
Mercer County Commission
$11,703
To purchase moveable track shelving for long-term inactive case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Mingo County Commission
$7,500
To scan and index order books in the circuit clerk's office.
Monroe County Commission
$7,847
To scan and index map cards in the assessor's office, and to purchase shelving for inactive case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Morgan County Commission
$6,355
To scan and index tax records, and to purchase two color scanners and open steel shelving for the sheriff's office.
Nicholas County Commission
$4,818
To restore and encapsulate the assessor's copies of land books in the county clerk's office.
Ohio County Commission
$10,000
To digitize microfilm of case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Pendleton County Commission
$4,636
To digitize deed, release, and deeds of trust books, and to restore, rebind, and encapsulate deed books in the county clerk's office.
Pocahontas County Commission
$7,500
To review and implement the records retention schedule and scan and index deed books in the county clerk's office.
Preston County Commission
$7,500
To scan and index deed books in the county clerk's office.
Putnam County Commission
$9,500
To digitize oil and gas lease books in the county clerk's office, and to purchase open steel shelving for homestead and property records in the assessor's office.
Raleigh County Commission
$4,963
To review and implement the records retention schedule, and to purchase a high-volume, cross-cut shredder to dispose of records that have exceeded the retention requirement in the assessor's office.
Ritchie County Commission
$13,991
To purchase moveable track shelving for improved case file management in the prosecuting attorney's office.
Roane County Commission
$4,523
To encapsulate and rebind the earliest chancery order books in the circuit clerk's office.
Summers County Commission
$5,146
To digitize military discharge books, and to restore, rebind, and encapsulate will and deed books in the county clerk's office.
Taylor County Commission
$7,993
To scan and index map cards, and to purchase color scanners and public access computers for the assessor's office.
Tucker County Commission
$11,136
To scan and index birth books, to purchase public access computers, and to restore, rebind, and encapsulate the assessor's copies of land books in the county clerk's office.
Upshur County Commission
$10,000
To digitize chancery and law case files in the circuit clerk's office.
Wayne County Commission
$17,109
To index deed books digitized by the RMPB Statewide Preservation Project, to encapsulate the assessor's copies of land books, and to purchase a map cabinet in the county clerk's office.
Webster County Commission
$7,500
To scan and index deeds of trust books in the county clerk's office.
Wood County Commission
$7,500
To index deed books digitized by the RMPB Statewide Preservation Project in the county clerk's office.
Wyoming County Commission
$4,909
To restore, rebind, and encapsulate will and birth books in the county clerk's office.
The Survey and Planning Grant Program is administered with funds from the Historic Preservation Fund, National Park Service. The grants may be used for activities including conducting architectural/archaeological surveys, National Register nominations, predevelopment plans and heritage education projects. Recipients of Survey and Planning Grants include:
Beverly Historic Landmark Commission
$6,300
To assist with the 2016 Statewide Preservation Conference to be held in Beverly/Elkins, Randolph County.
City of Lewisburg/Lewisburg Historic Landmark Commission
$16,800
To assist with the Barracks Plans and Specs in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County.
City of Morgantown/Morgantown Historic Landmark Commission
$11,000
To assist with the architectural survey of the Suncrest neighborhood in Morgantown, Monongalia County.
Hampshire County Historic Landmark Commission
$3,500
To assist with the Phase II of a cemetery survey of Hampshire County.
City of Wheeling/Wheeling Historic Landmark Commission
$14,490
To assist with predevelopment documents for the Towngate Theatre and Stifel Arts Center projects in Wheeling, Ohio County.
Moorefield Historic Landmark Commission
$12,000
To assist with the architectural resurvey of the Moorefield Historic District in Moorefield, Hardy County.
Greenbrier County Historic Landmark Commission
$5,000
To assist with the preparation of a National Register Nomination on the Senator Robert Boone Property in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County.
Corporation of Shepherdstown
$5,460
To assist with the historic structures report on the Mecklenburg Tobacco Warehouse in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County.
Beckley Historic Landmark Commission
$5,600
To assist with the Neville and Main Street Building Assessments in Beckley, Raleigh County.
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Queen Rania with a group of children aged 3-5 in their play area during her visit to Save the Children’s “Khatawat” Program.
Khraibet El Souq, Jordan / January 9, 2011
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جلالة الملكة رانيا العبدالله مع مجموعة من الأطفال المستفيدين من برنامج "خطوات".
عمان، الأردن/ 9 كانون الثاني 2011
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The Fall 2010 Student Hackathon brought in hundreds of students from 30 universities to NYU's Courant Institute for 24 hours of creative hacking on New York City startups' APIs.
Selected startups presented their technologies at the beginning of the event, and students formed groups to brainstorm and begin coding on their ideas. Many students worked into the night, foregoing sleep to fulfill their visions.
On Sunday afternoon students presented their projects to an audience including a judging panel, which selected the final winners.
hackNY hosts hackathons one each semester, as well as a Summer Fellows Program, which pairs quantitative and computational students with startups which can demonstrate a strong mentoring environment, a problem for a student to work on, a person to mentor them, and a place for them to work. Startups selected to host a student are expected to compensate student Fellows. Students enjoy free housing together and a pedagogical lecture series to introduce them to the ins and outs of joining and founding a startup.
For more information on hackNY's initiatives, please visit www.hackNY.org and follow us on twitter @hackNY
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paul woodiel, mazz swingt-camlet, christopher layer, jerron "blind boy" paxton, dennis james, kenji bunch, tanya tomkins, michael barrett, amy burton
United Methodist Women Program Advisory Group meeting at Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS
Lunchdans spelas på Skånes Dansteater 20 jan-2 feb. Fyra nya verk, skapade av Skånes Dansteaters dansare.
I bild: Insert Joy Here, koreografi: Hazuki Kojima. Dansare i bild: Laura Lohi.
Science and Technology Connection
Pencil Code
Block Coding for Children
This program is like the Logo programming language. The turtle, by default, goes around and around in squares.
Shown in Photo
Jenga blocks
Mrs. Grossman's Music Notes Sparkle Stickers
Sponges cut into cubes (Dollar Tree)
Holographic Paper (gift bag from Dollar Tree)
Variegated Yarn (Red Heart "Sunshine Print")
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"Joshua and the Battle of Jericho" by Jill kemp & Richard Gunther
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Friends and Heroes: False Heroes (Episode 4)
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Psalm 133 (Eastgate, Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland)
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Karate for Kids Testimonial and Review
When my eight-year-old son first asked me if I would let him take Karate for Kids, I was a little worried. Karate seems so dangerous and I was concerned that my boy would end up injured. After talking with my husband, we agreed to give the program a chance and now we are so glad that we did.
First of all, I would like to state that Master Babin is wonderful with the children. While I was apprehensive that the Karate class would be all about fighting, I was relieved to learn that the focus was more on self-defense and moral values. Now my son is healthier than ever, doing an activity that he truly loves.
I would encourage every parent out there looking for a fun exercise-based activity for his or her child to participate in their Karate for Kids program a chance. My son is constantly talking about what he learned in his past karate lessons and practicing his blocks and punches in the living room. He is even playing his video games less.
After my initial reservations, I now cannot imagine my son participating in any other karate program. Consider this my highest recommendation.
David S
Reviews on Karate for Kids
When my son started karate instruction with Karate for Kids, he was timid, had few friends and had trouble paying attention in school. I didn't agree with the doctor who tried to tell me he had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and that I should put him on medication to control it. To me, my son just needed some loving guidance, not to be medicated.
That is when I asked my good friend about her children's experiences with the local martial arts Instructor. Like my son, her children did not have a father figure in their lives and suffered greatly as the result. When they were approaching their teenage years, she decided to enroll them in karate at Karate For Kids Within a matter of weeks, I saw her pre-teen son and daughter become more confident, focused and goal-oriented and knew I wanted the same for my child.
After his very first lesson, my son, then aged nine, was already a changed child. He overflowed with enthusiasm as he explained how the karate for kids program pushed him to reach goals, but was "really nice" about it. To this mom, that means that my son finally got the caring, personal instruction that he deserves.
Thank you for such a fantastic Karate For Kids Program
Samantha W
Testimonial and Review on Martial Arts For Men
I am a forty-eight year old man and, until about four months ago, I had really let myself go. Between work-related stress and the other pressures of my day-to-day existence, I made little time for exercise and gave almost no thought to a healthy diet. In short, I was a mess.
One day, a colleague at my office took me aside and recommended that I sign up for the martial arts program offered locally. He had recently signed up for a class and loved it. After some convincing, I agreed to accompany him to his next class.
Fast-forward to today and I now love my martial arts training. Martial Arts for men workouts feels less like training and more like fun. I have been losing weight and now have a new energy when facing the daily grind. I have gone from one class a week to two, and am thinking of adding a third.
If you are looking for a fun way to get in shape, I would advise you to come on down our Martial Arts for Men Academy. You will not regret it.
Getting younger…
Lisa F
Testimonial and Review on Martial Arts For Women
I never would have thought that taking up martial arts, would change me so much as a person and in so many ways. I still use every occasion to thank my friends, for recommending me the Martial Art courses for women taught by a martial arts school that teaches quality skill sets for women
I used to be a very shy person, and had become quite fearful after having my purse stolen one evening. Now, that is no longer the case. Since participating in the martial arts courses, I have felt more empowered than ever. I enjoyed the friendly and encouraging atmosphere right from the start, and did not feel ashamed of my initial clumsiness.
Now, I can actually impress my friends with some of the moves I learned. Also, I am fully aware that martial arts represent a life style just as much as anything else. My Instructor simply amazed all of us throughout the entire program, with his dedication and willingness to teach us. In fact, we could hardly wait for the next session.
I truly recommend anyone to make the same change I made in my life. Looking back, I really cannot see my weekly schedule without my martial arts training sessions.
C McCrae
Martial Arts For Women in Beckley, West Virginia
Taking a martial arts class was not something I had given much consideration prior to turning 30. Wanting to preserve my strength and flexibility for years to come finally enticed me to take the plunge. The immediate results were stunning and I found myself feeling more energetic and confident in just a few sessions.
Not only are his martial arts skills top-notch, but I find his enthusiasm and enjoyment of the sport to be infectious. Considering that this entire venture was foreign to me, I felt right at home during my very first class. In addition to training in martial arts my instructor has a great deal of patience and warmth, the other karate students in the session were just as receptive to me. They really know how to make new members feel welcome.
Learning the forms and methods involved in martial arts is a great experience, but what makes these classes truly exceptional is that we learn how to incorporate the philosophy and principals behind this art form into our everyday lives. I look forward to my sessions with my instructor, and find his classes to be a great way to invest in myself, while having some fun at the same time. It is more than just kicking and punching it’s a well rounded martial arts program.
With Great Thanks,
Jackie W
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High school students participating in the Biotechnology Learning Alliance for Bioscience (LAB) Program at Ohlone College. Get information at www.ohlone.edu/instr/biotech/labprogram/
Court Theatre Program, 1913-1914 (Wheeling, WV)
- from the collections of the Ohio County Public Library Archives
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after all these years in cambridge, this was my first visit to this little store.
check cashing and sending money.
i sent $150 cash to grant recipient (costing $12 via western union), ~8%
total grant amount ~$1k
past results do not guarantee future performance.
subject to change without notice.
michael tilson thomas, conducting
britten, peter grimes, opus 33 (1945)
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World Cup Final
HaMakuya, South Africa
I wanted to capture the joy and imagination of the children I stayed with in Venda. Their energy was infectious, and they wore us out playing their rendition of soccer. (Photo by Sam Parker '15 – Environmental Studies FSP, South Africa, Lesotho, and Namibia, fall 2013)
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November 19, 2019 - Sara Drescher, of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, gives her presentation, "Deployment of Community-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems" on day two of the 2019 Office of Indian Energy Program Review at the Sheraton Denver West. (Photo by Werner Slocum / NREL)
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Mar del Plata, 17 de Septiembre de 2011
En el marco del IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Cultura, que se realiza en la Ciudad de Mar del Plata, se realizó el Diálogo, sobre los Programas de la Cooperación Iberoamericana.
Los expositores fueron Manuel Rangel (Brasil), José do Nascimento Junior (Brasil), la moderadora Leonor Esguerra (Colombia), los expositores José Luis Castiñeira de Dios (Argentina), Alberto García Ferrer (Argentina), Mercedes de Vega (México), Mónica Guariglio (Argentina), Alejandra Galindo (México); Raúl Brambilla (Argentina) y Elvira Charria Villegas (Colombia);
Foto: Mariana Russo/Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación.
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Celebrate Wildlife Day is day filled with family friendly programs and activities. All are encouraged to join in and learn more about Grand Canyon's wildlife and the work of wildlife biologists..
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Celebrate Wildlife Day 2011 included:.
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Very Special Programs by Columbus Zoo director Emeritus and wildlife expert, Jack Hanna 3:00 p.m. , 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Shrine of Ages Auditorium .
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An Open House.
with live Animals from the Adobe Mt Wildlife Center, AZ Game & Fish Dept., as well as poster presentations, exhibits, informal programs, activities, and Grand Canyon Association book sales. 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Shrine of Ages.
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Indoor Programs.
Illustrated programs and talks on ravens and other fascinating Grand Canyon wildlife. .
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Outdoor Programs.
Participants Learned to identify tracks and scats and how biologists use telemetry to track animals..
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Celebrate Wildlife Day was made possible through a partnership between the National Park Service and Grand Canyon Association. Other partners include Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Grand Canyon Unified School District, Leave No Trace, Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Grand Canyon Railway, and Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts, Inc..
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NPS Photo by Erin Whittaker
Councilman thanks District team for boating pilot program
By Dave Palmer
LOS ANGELES — Councilman Ed P. Reyes visited the District headquarters here on Nov. 3 to show his appreciation to the District team that was instrumental in making the summer’s “Paddle the LA River” possible.
The District granted a license in July for the non-motorized boating pilot program. The test period ran from Aug. 12 to Sept. 25. In addition to the 280 paying patrons, getting a guided tour of a portion of the river, the program offered an educational outreach component featuring guest speakers, including Corps personnel, discussing the history of the river and plans for its revitalization.
Reyes recounted a story of inviting a small group of students to explore the river with him.
“We got them to the river and they were very excited,” said Reyes. “They were on a kayak with their helmets on, they saw the gray heron and these amazing natural features that before they’d only seen in National Geographic, on cable (TV), and they saw them live. That connectivity to these kids, in terms of what they were observing, is having a ripple effect of seeing what can happen in the river, along the river, throughout the district, is going to occur because of the work you are doing.”
Reyes, as a member of the National League of Cities' Advisory Council, met with President Obama at the White House Oct. 27 to discuss economic development and job creation.
“We are at a place where we’re trying to get the President’s attention,” said Reyes. “We’re trying to create a sense of priority to create this domino effect of economic development that leads to jobs and you have been instrumental in getting us there.”
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Commander Col. Mark Toy received a certificate of recognition at City Hall, on behalf of the District, in a ceremony recognizing the organizations involved in the "Paddle the LA River Program" Oct. 25.
“When you think about the Los Angeles River, it’s more than just the study we’re doing,” said Toy. “I think about Heal the Bay; we’re trying to work a partnership with them to install trash racks to clean up Compton Creek, which is a tributary of the LA River. In the long run, it’s more than just the ecosystem restoration study, that’s just part of getting to where we need to go, returning people to the river, re-vitalizing the economy and creating a better environment for everyone. It’s so important to Councilman Reyes that he wanted to come here to offer his personal thanks to all of you.”
Reyes presented individual certificates of recognition to eleven District employees; Lisa Sandoval, Kenneth Wong, Ned Araujo, Greg Peacock, Thomas Keeney, Bob Colangelo, Terri Kaplan, Kelly Howard, Dan Swenson, Jon Sweeten and TL Padilla.
(USACE photo by Richard Rivera)