Top DUI-Busting Officers Honored
Law enforcement officers who are the best in West Virginia at nabbing impaired drivers are being honored for their diligence.
Called the Top 52 Enforcers, they are deemed the best in the state for drunken- and drugged-driving apprehension. They were honored at a conference at The Resort at Glade Springs sponsored by the WV Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The conference was titled “Highway2Enforcement”.
The conference that ran from May 15-17 aimed at bringing police from around the state together to focus on detecting and apprehending drivers suspected of being under the influence.
The gathering included courses that focused on drunken-driving checkpoints, field-sobriety testing and new laws.
Terrell Ellis & Associates assisted in the planning and facilitation of this conference.
Davis Creek Watershed Association Cleanup April 13
The Davis Creek Watershed Association will hold its annual spring watershed cleanup beginning at 8:30am on April 13. The cleanup is part of a statewide effort to clean up the stream from its banks, public spaces and roadways in conjunction with the WVDEP’s “WV Make it Shine” statewide cleanup.
Participants should meet at the W.Q. Watters Company’s office on Kanawaha State Forest Drive at the Middle Fork Bridge. Volunteers should bring rain gear in case of showers. Gloves, trash bags and lunch will be provided. For directions and information, call 304-543-1948.
Appraisal Training: Valuation of Conservation Easements & Other Partial Interests in Real Estate
The West Virginia Land Trust will be hosting the first ever training in West Virginia for Certified General Appraisers that is specifically geared toward educating the profession on conservation easements and partial interests. The course curriculum will be offered by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and is one of two curriculums recognized by the Land Trust Alliance.
Location: Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Homeowner Education & Community Center, 301 Piedmont Road, Charleston, West Virginia
Register Now: http://www.asfmra.org/wvce/
Questions: lrotella@te-associates.com or 304.346.7788
Conserving Land, Preserving a Legacy
This great article was featured in the West Virginia Land Trust’s Winter Snap Shots newsletter that was distributed this month. In addition, the Land Trust Alliance has featured this story in their newsletter, as well.
Page Dickson of Ronceverte, WV decided to preserve her family’s farm with a conservation easement through the West Virginia Land Trust. According to Terrell Ellis, Senior Program Manager for the West Virginia Land Trust “The discussion begins with the Land Trust understanding exactly what the land owner’s hopes and wishes are for the land.” Ellis continued, “After we gain that understanding, it then becomes our job to identify the important environmental and ecological features of that land and to make sure the land owner’s vision aligns with our conservation criteria and values. An easement is then crafted around both. Through discussion with the property owner we were able to balance our collective wishes for land protection with a practical approach toward keeping this a working farm.”
Read the full story by clicking on the link below.
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101350240655-175/Winter2013SnapShotsPAGE.pdf
Bank Offering $100 Incentive Program Through March 31
BB&T is currently running an account opening incentive online. Open a Checking and a Savings account; set up and receive direct deposit (at least 2); and get $100! This is an excellent way to utilize and maximize tax returns this year. Remember – Earn It. Keep It. Save It!
http://www.bbt.com/sites/bbtdotcom/sp/personalchecking/100toSavings/default.jsp