CLEAR April 2018

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Trout for Cheat celebrates 20 years by stocking river - Dominion Post
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

https://www.dominionpost.com/2018/04/28/trout-for-cheat-celebrates-20-years/ Trout for Cheat celebrates 20 years by stocking river - Dominion Post April 28, 2018 7:00 am Logan Hinebaugh from Mountaineer Challenge Academy, tosses a bucket of trout in the Cheat River near Rowlesburg. 15 thousand pounds of fish went in at 20 stops along the Cheat. KINGWOOD — Trout for Cheat is celebrating it’s 20th year, according to Art George, president of the program. Each year the group stocks the narrow section of the Cheat River from Riverview Lounge on Route 50 to Rowlesburg with trout. “Mr. George started the program,” committee member Bo Burnside said. “He did it to give people a unique place to fish.” He said the Challenge Academy cadets carry the fish to the river and deputies from the Preston County Sheriff’s Department handle traffic control. All of the people who help stock the river are volunteers. George said members of Trout for Cheat stock the river eight times each year. He said 1,800 pounds of trout, ranging in weight from two to 12 pounds are released at each stocking. Indian Lakes Fisheries out of Elkview transports the fish, George said “We’ll have one more spring stocking in May,” George said. He said it cost $5,500 each time the river is stocked. “We have people coming to fish from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and the Carolinas,” he said. Burnside agreed. “People make a special trip just to fish in the cheat,” he said. “Some have come from as far away as New York.” The distance from New York to Rowlesburg is about 383 miles. Other members of Trout for Cheat who help with stocking the river are Bob Martin, Jim White, Jon Hunter and Buzz Halterman. Sent from my iPad

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Recent rains cause flooding on Shavers Fork & Cheat Rivers
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

https://www.parsonsadvocate.com/recent-rains-cause-flooding/ Recent rains cause flooding in Tucker County From the Parsons Advocate, April 23, 2018 On April 16, 2018 Tucker County experienced river flooding thru out the county but mainly in the western end. Tucker County OEM Director Kevin White said, ” The Shavers Fork and Cheat Rivers were the primary concern. A large rain event that moved across the state producing several inches of rain in a 16 hour period causing rivers and streams to reach dangerous levels.” Tucker County Office of Emergency Management Homeland Security activated its Emergency Operation Center around 0800 on the 16th and at that time ask local fire departments, EMS, law enforcement, WVDOH and Tucker 911 for any assistants they could provide. At approximately 1000 the County Commission signed a Declaration of a State of Emergency. Photo by Teri Cayton Department of Highway workers removing debris backed up against the bridge across the Shavers Fork River after last weeks high waters. Photo by Teri Cayton Department of Highway workers removing debris backed up against the bridge across the Shavers Fork River after last weeks high waters. This home, located in the Pulp Mill Bottom, in Parsons, got water inside the residence. The house is owned by Brandi Kopec. Brett and Ashley Ware work to remove water from a residence in the Pulp Mill Bottom. Photo by Teri Cayton Department of Highway workers removing debris backed up against the bridge across the Shavers Fork River after last weeks high waters. White said “Flooding largely affected roads and city streets but there were a few structures in the county that reported water in them. The bridge across Shavers Fork in Parsons was closed for approximately six hours with a debris pile around its pillars being a concern as it was obstructing the water flow.” The water on the Cheat below Parsons showed a crest of 17 ft. at 1500 and operations concluded at 2000. “Tucker County Office of Emergency Management Homeland Security would like to thank all entities for the help during this event.” White said.

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Chest Canyon Incident
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

West Virginia News Report By Joe Hauger, Preston News Journal, April 25, 2018 KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Morgantown man on charges of felony strangulation for an incident that allegedly happened, April 14 in the Cheat Canyon. According to the criminal complaint, Gilbert Bruce Bueno, 33, allegedly assaulted the victim while camping there. The complaint reads Bueno had been drinking and became violent and began to punch, choke and strangle the victim. Bueno would not permit the victim to leave the area, taking a cell phone, car keys and other items. Bueno allegedly continued to punch and assault the victim until he went to sleep, and the victim was able to get away. The victim went to Monongalia General Hospital for treatment. Visible bruising could be seen on the victim’s face, chin and right ear area, the complaint states. The victim said there was a nasal bone fracture, as well as injuries to the throat. Deputies photographed the injuries. Bueno had been arrested in Monongalia County for felony strangulation against the victim March 31, and deputies reported he has a history of domestic assault and battery. Bueno was being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail in lieu of $500,000 bail. https://www.wvnews.com/prestoncountynews/records/for-the-record/article_464…

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Sheepskin Trail remains to be developed
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 21 Apr '18

21 Apr '18

CHARLESTON GAZETTE 20 APRIL 2018 Parkersburg to Pittsburgh rail trail could become reality within a decade • By Rick Steelhammer Staff writer Rick Steelhammer Recreation Reporter Apr 19, 2018 Bicyclists along the Mon River Trail, in Monongalia County, which would be part of the proposed Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail. Much of the larger trail’s route is already complete, and advocates hope it could be finished within a decade. • STEVE SHALUTA | Rails to Trails Conservancy Several smaller trail systems in West Virginia would be part of the proposed Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail, including the North Bend Rail Trail near Cairo in Ritchie County. • Rails to Trails Conservancy | Courtesy photo The West Fork Rail Trail, in Marion and Harrison counties, would be part of the 238-mile Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail. • Rails to Trails Conservancy | Courtesy photo Biking on a 238-mile rail trail from Parkersburg to Pittsburgh could become a reality in the next 10 years under a plan to link existing rail trails coordinated by the national Rails to Trails Conservancy. The Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail, known as the P2P by those involved in its planning, is already about 80 percent complete, thanks to existing rail trails along its corridor. From Parkersburg to the Pennsylvania border, only 22 miles of the 155-mile trail— nearly all of it along abandoned railroad tracks — have yet to be connected. Once the P2P is completed as far north as Connellsville, Pennsylvania, bicyclists can connect with the existing Great Allegheny Passage trail and ride to Cumberland, Maryland, for a link to the C&O Towpath Trail, which ends in Washington, D.C., or continue north to Pittsburgh on the completed GAP. But links to Pittsburgh and Washington will just be the start of destinations for long-haul bicyclists 20 years from now. The P2P Trail is one of eight “mega-corridors” in the planned 1,500-mile Industrial Heartland Trails system of linked rail-trail routes stretching through 51 counties in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the southwestern corner of New York. “Of all the mega-corridors, the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh corridor is most likely to be completed first,” with completion of the West Virginia segment leading the way, said Kelly Pack, director of trail development for the Rails to Trails Conservancy and a West Virginia University grad. “The biggest challenge for this corridor will be making the connection from the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border to the Great Allegheny Passage trail,” a gap of 27 miles, said Pack. The Sheepskin Trail extending north from Point Marion to Connellsville and now under development, would fill that gap. West Virginia’s missing gaps on the P2P include a 4.6 mile section through Fairmont, which will depart from an abandoned rail bed and loop through the city, connecting with the completed Mon River Trail and Marion County trails to the north and the West Fork River Trail to the south. Between the completed West Fork River Trail and the Harrison North Rail Trail, a six-mile gap remains between the Harrison County communities of Spelter and Shinnston. Seven miles south of Shinnston, a 5.9-mile gap exists between the Harrison North Rail Trail and the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail. At the southern terminus of the North Bend, a 5.2 mile gap remains to be linked to Point Park along the Ohio River in downtown Parkersburg. Once complete, the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh trail will be the fourth-longest rail trail in the nation and is expected to attract riders from across the country, including many of the 800,000 bicyclists and hikers who travel the Great Allegheny Passage annually. The GAP has an economic impact of $40 million annually on the communities through which it passes, Pack said. In coming months and years, the Rails to Trails Conservancy will be “working with communities along the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh corridor to help them capture economic opportunities” and encourage exploration off the trail and into the towns along it, Pack said. The trail should also prove popular with West Virginians, one-third of whom live within a few miles of the trail, “wanting to stay active and feel safe,” Pack said. A presentation on the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Rail Trail and the results of a new study on the processes needed to complete it will take place Tuesday, starting at 10 a.m., in the Steptoe & Johnson law office at 400 White Oaks Boulevard in Bridgeport. Reach Rick Steelhammer at rsteelhammer(a)wvgazettemail.com, 304-348-5169 or follow @rsteelhammer on Twitter. URL: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/outdoors/recreation/parkersburg-to-pittsburgh…

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EARTH DAY: 1970 to Today, Let’s Now End Plastic Pollution
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 21 Apr '18

21 Apr '18

http://www.frackcheckwv.net/2018/04/21/earth-day-1970-to-today-lets-now-end… Sent from my iPad

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Cheat Lake Debris Collects in Backwater Areas
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

High water debris accumulated in Emma Kaufman Cove. Sent from my iPhone

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Sheepskin Trail being improved into Pt. Marion
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Sediment liner in place for further work on Mon River Trail system.

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WV MetroNews – Preston County officials optimistic, but waiting for river to crest Monday night
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

http://wvmetronews.com/2018/04/16/preston-county-officials-optimistic-but-w… Preston County officials optimistic, but waiting for river to crest Monday night KINGWOOD, W.Va. — High water is expected in Preston County, but the threat isn’t reported to be widespread. “What they’re predicting is that the Cheat is going to crest at 17.9 feet, which is just almost two foot above flood stage,” said Preston County OEM Director Duane Hamilton. “It’s going to effect like the Rowlesburg Park and stuff, but we don’t anticipate any structures being damaged.” In addition to the park, Hamilton said those who use campers on the river and some parts of Rt. 72 might be impacted. “We’ve put out warnings to people with campers and stuff along the river already,” he said. “Rt. 72 would close at 18 feet, which is going to be right with where they’re predicting it’s going to crest. That would be right there at that margin. We’re not really predicting any kind of major problems right now.” Though Hamilton feels better about the chances of avoiding a major flood event in Preston County, he said they are watching what’s happening in the Tucker County town of Parsons closely. “Anything that happens there is going to eventually happen there,” he said. “And they’re saying they should be cresting any time now.” The Cheat River is expected to crest around 7 or 8 p.m. Monday night. “It may get into it a little bit, but for the most part traveling shouldn’t be bad,” Hamilton said. “Rt. 72 would be the only one I know that would be affected by it.” A flood warning is in effect for the Rowlesburg area until 3:20 a.m. Tuesday morning. A mixture of rain and snow showers are expected Monday evening. Sent from my iPad

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Flood Watch for Cheat River at Rowlesburg, WV
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

1053 AM EDT Fri Apr 13 2018 The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flood Watch for The Cheat River At Rowlesburg * from Monday afternoon to late Monday night. * There is no current observed data. * Minor flooding is possible. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by Monday early afternoon. $$ Sent from my iPad

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WV MetroNews – “I thought she was dead” says man and brother who helped rescue woman from Cheat Lake
by Duane Nichols via CLEAR 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

http://wvmetronews.com/2018/04/09/i-thought-she-was-dead-says-man-and-broth… “I thought she was dead” says man and brother who helped rescue woman from Cheat Lake This car went over the guard rail from Cheat road and rolled about 40 yards and ended up on its top in the Cheat River Monday. Rescue workers are seen here ready to rescue the woman, to be transported across the lake to be taken to a area hospital. she sits at right on the rock. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two brothers were traveling behind a woman who’s green Suburau Forrester was suddenly skyward, over a cliff, and sinking into Cheat Lake. Their presence might have saved her life. “She was in front of us,” Eddie Emery said. “She flew up in the air. We thought we saw something, and I pulled in and just jumped over the cliff and went after her.” Eddie and his brother Andrew were traveling behind the woman in the Cheat Road area when they saw the accident. “We stopped the work truck, got out of the work truck, went over the cliff, seen if anybody needed help, if anybody was alive,” he said. “We got halfway down the cliff before we could even hear her voice. She was crying out for help.” The woman was attempting to escape her vehicle, which eventually did fully go into Cheat Lake, when the Emery brothers arrived. First responders are still cleaning up the scene following a successful rescue Monday afternoon. “We got down to the water edge as she was getting out of her car,” Andrew Emery said. “We helped her to a safe rock to sit down. We took our jackets off, gave her our warm jackets to try and keep her warm.” “We sat down and waited with her until emergency response came. Then we waited for the emergency boat where we got her to the ambulance across the lake.” Police haven’t identified her other than as a 70-year-old woman from Fairmont. “I’m just amazed that she’s okay,” Eddie Emery said. “She was probably at 40 or 50 miles per hour, went head first into the lake. I thought she was dead. I’m just amazed she’s alive.” The accident call came in shortly before 1 p.m. Monday.

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