News Briefs
Friday, January 27, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court stays redistricting case
This past Friday in a related case the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case from New Mexico which have the same issues on redistricting that West Virginia has. In that case The Supreme Court granted a stay stopping implementation of New Mexico ruling by a lower court. Since the same issue is before the court from West Virginia on the Jan. 3 ruling from the U.S. District Court. That case was also stayed. In effect it means that the battle is over and that the Legislature redistricting maps will stand for the three congressional districts. The court will hear the cases later in the term and a decision will be reached, thee big question is weather it will effect the congressional districts once the decision is made or will they stay the same until the next census is taken.
This past Friday in a related case the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case from New Mexico which have the same issues on redistricting that West Virginia has. In that case The Supreme Court granted a stay stopping implementation of New Mexico ruling by a lower court. Since the same issue is before the court from West Virginia on the Jan. 3 ruling from the U.S. District Court. That case was also stayed. In effect it means that the battle is over and that the Legislature redistricting maps will stand for the three congressional districts. The court will hear the cases later in the term and a decision will be reached, thee big question is weather it will effect the congressional districts once the decision is made or will they stay the same until the next census is taken.
Black History Months Programs Announced
In conjunction with Black History Month, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is pleased to announce its Black History Month program for 2012. Throughout February, a special exhibit, Running for Freedom, Fighting for Freedom, will focus on the African American struggle to escape bondage and fight to end the institution of slavery.
This special exhibit will open on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the John Brown Museum on Shenandoah Street in Harpers Ferry. West Virginia. Come learn Harpers Ferry role in this story as one of many Union garrison towns where runaway slaves or “contraband” sought refuge. Find also about African Americans who served in the military including West Virginia’s Martin Delany, the only black officer to receive the rank of Major during the Civil War.
For additional information please call the Part Information Center at (304) 535-6029.
In conjunction with Black History Month, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is pleased to announce its Black History Month program for 2012. Throughout February, a special exhibit, Running for Freedom, Fighting for Freedom, will focus on the African American struggle to escape bondage and fight to end the institution of slavery.
This special exhibit will open on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the John Brown Museum on Shenandoah Street in Harpers Ferry. West Virginia. Come learn Harpers Ferry role in this story as one of many Union garrison towns where runaway slaves or “contraband” sought refuge. Find also about African Americans who served in the military including West Virginia’s Martin Delany, the only black officer to receive the rank of Major during the Civil War.
For additional information please call the Part Information Center at (304) 535-6029.
CWH Update at Charles Town City Hall
A public meeting will be held this Monday evening at 7pm at Charles Town City Hall.
The meeting's agenda will include an update on the CWH project and discuss some initial programatic ideas.
This will be a public meeting and they’re for an opportunity for input from you.
A public notice was to run in the local papers. Spread the word to others you think would like to attend and participate.
A representative from our State's Historic Preservation Office will be attending as well as other City officials.
For more information about this meeting call Grove & DallOlio Architects at (304) 67-2120 or email us at http://www.gdaaia.com/
A public meeting will be held this Monday evening at 7pm at Charles Town City Hall.
The meeting's agenda will include an update on the CWH project and discuss some initial programatic ideas.
This will be a public meeting and they’re for an opportunity for input from you.
A public notice was to run in the local papers. Spread the word to others you think would like to attend and participate.
A representative from our State's Historic Preservation Office will be attending as well as other City officials.
For more information about this meeting call Grove & DallOlio Architects at (304) 67-2120 or email us at http://www.gdaaia.com/
Boober to run for Sheriff
Everett “ED” Boober the former Jefferson County Sheriff has announced his plans to run this spring in the primary election against current Jefferson County Sheriff Robert "Bobby" Shirley. Shirley who will run for r re-election.
The former Sheriff will run on the democratic Ticket. Boober resides in Kearneysville. He spent 21 years on the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. as a police officer. For 9 years he was chief of police in Ranson. Boober served two terms as the Jefferson County Sheriff. The West Virginia Code allows a sheriff to serve two consecutive terms, but being out of office since 2008 will allow him to run in the primary for a shot at a third term.
Everett “ED” Boober the former Jefferson County Sheriff has announced his plans to run this spring in the primary election against current Jefferson County Sheriff Robert "Bobby" Shirley. Shirley who will run for r re-election.
The former Sheriff will run on the democratic Ticket. Boober resides in Kearneysville. He spent 21 years on the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. as a police officer. For 9 years he was chief of police in Ranson. Boober served two terms as the Jefferson County Sheriff. The West Virginia Code allows a sheriff to serve two consecutive terms, but being out of office since 2008 will allow him to run in the primary for a shot at a third term.
IT Committee Formed
At the last meeting of the county commission an in-house IT Committee was formed to assess the current IT system being used within Jefferson County Government and determine how the needs of the various offices would be better met.
By a vote of the county commission on January 19, 2012, the county commission has appointed the following 4 employees/ elected to this committee. Jennifer Maghan, Todd Fagan, Teresa Hendricks, and Paul Shroyer.
Gary Wine, IT Director with the Berkeley County Council will lead the committee. The first meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m. If the appointee cannot attend the meeting on Friday, please send a representative employee from your office to sit in on the committee.
The meeting will be held in the courtroom on the main floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse.
At the last meeting of the county commission an in-house IT Committee was formed to assess the current IT system being used within Jefferson County Government and determine how the needs of the various offices would be better met.
By a vote of the county commission on January 19, 2012, the county commission has appointed the following 4 employees/ elected to this committee. Jennifer Maghan, Todd Fagan, Teresa Hendricks, and Paul Shroyer.
Gary Wine, IT Director with the Berkeley County Council will lead the committee. The first meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m. If the appointee cannot attend the meeting on Friday, please send a representative employee from your office to sit in on the committee.
The meeting will be held in the courtroom on the main floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse.
Bus Trips Announced by Jefferson County Council
In a press release the Jefferson County Council announces Bus TripsJoin the Jefferson County Council on Aging and Jefferson Capital tours for fun-filled trips in 2012. Trips offered include Sights and Sounds Theater: "Jonah"; Washington, D.C.; Gatlinburg, Tenn.; WV Mining Tour, Philadelphia City Tour; Shenandoah University: "Grease"; Pennsylvania Opry: "Remembering Elvis"; Cape May, N.J.; and Christmas in Williamsburg, Va.
For more information or to register for a trip, call Chasidy Seal at 304-725-4045.
Compiled By James P. Whipple
In a press release the Jefferson County Council announces Bus TripsJoin the Jefferson County Council on Aging and Jefferson Capital tours for fun-filled trips in 2012. Trips offered include Sights and Sounds Theater: "Jonah"; Washington, D.C.; Gatlinburg, Tenn.; WV Mining Tour, Philadelphia City Tour; Shenandoah University: "Grease"; Pennsylvania Opry: "Remembering Elvis"; Cape May, N.J.; and Christmas in Williamsburg, Va.
For more information or to register for a trip, call Chasidy Seal at 304-725-4045.
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