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The mayor spoke of another incident with the city police that impressed her. “I can honestly say our police chief and his sergeant saved a young lady’s life,” Rader said.
Suzette Lowe Special to Jackson Newspapers The area commonly known as Parsons Corner, located at the intersection of Routes 21 and 33 in Ripley, will hopefully be receiving a makeover. Linda Dickirson, member of the City of Ripley Beautification Committee, presented a preliminary plan to the city council at its May 18 meeting. Additions proposed were a wrought iron fence with gate opening, benches, landscaping and brick walkways. Currently, the lot is empty with no landscaping. In the past it’s been used for Santa’s workshop and formerly was the location of an events sign. Rod Parsons donated the area to the city in 2015.
Suzette Lowe There was much to celebrate at the April 6 meeting of the Ripley City Council. The Ripley High School archery team was recognized for its winning the West Virginia state archery championship for the 14th year in a row. Coach Roy Bennett and Assistant Coach Clarence Canterbury spoke about the dedication of their team members. With the challenge that the health pandemic forced onto sports, this victory was especially meaningful. “It was a different format,” said Bennett. “These kids are used to shooting against someone, but this year it was a virtual tournament. They really stepped up.” Canterbury said that he and Bennett had coached many of these students in middle school.
Ripley City Council approves 2021-22 budget, Eagle Scout project jacksonnewspapers.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jacksonnewspapers.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Haskins and Staats receive Key to the City Suzette Lowe Reporter The Ripley City Council was opened in an unusual way, with a story read by Mayor Carolyn Raider. The moral of that story lead into a presentation. The mayor shared the speech by college baseball coach, John Scolinos, in which he asked a room full of baseball coaches if every home plate measured the same 17 inches. He went on to stress that even if a player has trouble with the size of the plate, the standard never changes, the expectation never is lowered. Mayor Rader then presented the key to the city Amy Haskins and Wendy Staats from the Jackson County Health Department.
Plans moving forward for Fourth of July and Chocolate Festival Suzette Lowe Reporter The Events Committee for the City of Ripley is doing just what the name implies. The group is already making plans for the Fourth of July and the annual Chocolate Festival. Mayor Carolyn Rader shared with City Council the basic plan that the committee, which consists of Rader, Bobbi Ferrell, Matt Anderson, and Mike Ruben, has been discussing. “This year the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday,” she said. “Our suggestion is to hold the parade and fireworks on Saturday. This gives us a little leeway for the fireworks in case there’s rain.”
Refinancing sewer bonds will save city thousands of dollars Suzette Lowe Reporter Many agenda items at the Dec. 1 Ripley City Council meeting required the input and expertise of city treasurer, Tom Armstead. Council members Carolyn Waybright, Rick Buckley, Danny Martin, and Recorder David Casto, with John McGinley unable to attend, approved Armstead’s proposal to refinance the sewer bonds through the United States Department of Agriculture. The option will allow the 18 years left on the loan to be lowered to 13 years, with an interest rate decrease of one percent. Armstead estimates that the city will save $136,000 throughout the loan’s term.