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Applause to both sides in the AHF Products contract negotiations for agreeing to continue to work together to find a solution. The union employees of the Beverly plant voted down the proposed contract by 93% on Sunday. Instead of having a picketing situation on Monday morning, however, both the AHF officials and the Teamsters Local 175 officials agreed that the employees would continue to work while negotiations continued. Here's hoping that a solution can be brokered that both sides can be happy with.
Applause to Buckhannon-Upshur High School freshman Cadence Vincent, who set a state record in capturing the 50-yard freestyle on the final day of the state swim meet Friday at the Mylan Park Aquatic Center in Morgantown. Vincent turned a time of 23.69. She also teamed with B-U's McKenzie Reynolds, Cameron Zuliani and Alayna Whitehair in winning the 200 freestyle relay with an effort of 1:42.39.
Applause to the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur for promoting a tip line for local law enforcement. Dr. Dan Martin, president of the new Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur, said the club inherited the number from the previous Rotary Club and saw the value in continuing the tip line. "We've had positive support over the years and we decided to pick it back up and make sure it was available to the citizens of the area," Martin said. Citizens can contact the tip line at 304-473-1001. Any of the law enforcement agencies in Upshur County can access the line for tips including the Buckhannon Police Department, Upshur County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police.
Applause to learning that local scouting efforts will not be affected by the recent bankruptcy filing by Scouts BSA, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America. "At the beginning of last week, our national organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the purpose behind that was two-fold," Scott Hanson, Scout executive and CEO of the Mountaineer Area Council, told the Inter-Mountain. "It's important for us to know -- especially here locally -- that the national organization and the local Mountaineer Area Council are legally separate entities," he said, noting that the bankruptcy filing does not directly impact local councils.
Applause to the City of Elkins and the Elkins Tree Board for using a $7,700 grant from the West Virginia Division of Forestry to replace and maintain the trees downtown. The Demonstration City grant is awarded based on commitment and recognizes communities that have "proven sustained investments in urban forestry," according to a press release from the City of Elkins. The Tree Board would like to use these grant funds to install unobstructive grates in the sidewalk with new, heartier trees that are more able to survive harsh urban conditions. The Tree Board would also like for the city to hire a certified arborist.
Applause to the Randolph-Tucker Children's Advocacy Center and the United Way of Randolph County for teaming up in an effort to collect items to provide comfort to victims of abuse. The agencies are having a "Blanket Drive" where businesses and organizations in the area serve as drop-off locations for blanket donations. After receiving many donations during their initial time frame, the CAC and United Way decided to extend their Blanket Drive until March 13. Margot Evick, executive director of the local CAC, said comfort items, like blankets, are important in providing compassionate and efficient support to children.