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In yet another case of the O’Valley town panchayat attempting to violate Supreme Court orders which prohibit building infrastructure to benefit non-Adivasi residents, attempts were made early on Monday (November 27, 2023) morning by the panchayat to begin construction of a road between J.J. Nagar and Anna Nagar.

The project, which has been sanctioned at a cost of ?3.14 crores will benefit 10 small settlements in O’Valley, mostly inhabited by encroachers and settlers from Kerala, allege local activists who raised the issue with the district administration.

Earlier this month, more development work, including the construction of a park as well as another road between Periyashola and Mangamaram was stopped by the Revenue Divisional Officer (Gudalur), after he was informed of the work being undertaken. The Supreme Court had directed the Nilgiris district collector to ensure “that road, footpath, electricity line and other like facilities, now proposed to be provided to the tribal hamlets, are not made available to the illegal occupants of the janmam lands…”

Almost the entirety of O’Valley and its human habitations have been constructed on “unsettled” Section 17 lands, classified under the Gudalur Janman Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act. The area serves as a crucial elephant habitat and corridor, linking the Sathyamangalam-Mudumalai-Bandipur complex with Nilambur and New Amarambalam Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala. Over the last few years, negative human-elephant interactions in the region, which conservationists say are being exacerbated by an increasing number of encroachments, have led to the deaths of a number of people.

Conservationists say that due to the “unsettled” nature of the lands, encroachers continue to settle within O’Valley, building houses as well as farming large tracts of land, leading to the escalation of negative human-elephant interactions in the region and a constriction of the elephant corridor. They also say that poachers are increasingly using the area and are settling in O’Valley, with a number of poaching cases being detected by the Forest Department over the last few years.

When contacted, District Revenue Officer, Keerthi Priyadarshini, said that she had directed the local RDO, Mohammed Kuthurathulla, to inspect the site. “As it was found that the road will not benefit any Adivasi residents, orders have been issued to stop the work,” said Ms. Priyadarshini.

Mr. Kuthurathulla said that the O’Valley town panchayat’s Executive Officer has been directed to notify him before starting any infrastructure development works in the area in the future.

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VALLEY CITY, Ohio — After having a career in medical sales, Brynne Moody says she's always had a passion for helping others.

But for years, she was looking for a way to show her creative side.

“At a young age, I really thought that being an entrepreneur or an inventor would have been out of my reach," Moody said.

When you add two kids and a full-time job, time is limited.

So, as a super busy working mom, Moody knows women need a free hand all of the time.

But what could she do to make women’s lives simpler?

She invented “The Caselet,” and it’s getting national recognition.

The hands-free fashionable cell phone case, designed for women on the go, is now being sold in dozens of Walmarts across the country.

“It’s been a six-year process to get there. There is a home equity line on this house to pay for this order to Walmart.”

It takes money to make a lot of money.

That’s one of the many reasons why the business development service, Jump Start, partners with start-up businesses like Moody’s.

Teleange Thomas from JumpStart says that for most entrepreneurs, that startup capital comes from your own pocket.

According to the nonprofit’s yearly economic impact report, they saw a rise in women-led companies formed in our region in 2022.

Despite the jump, the organization says the numbers show not many will see the fruits of their labor.

“The rule of thumb was about 50% of all businesses, you know fail within the first handful of a year. And then COVID added another dynamic on top of that”, Thomas said.

But a sentiment JumpStart and Moody share is that you don’t have to do it alone.

Moody says due to the help she’s received from friends and family, her dream is now a reality.

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VALLEY CITY, Ohio -- Sasha Vilimonovic made the long trek from her home in Valley City to Pepper Pike each day for 10 years to work at Santo Salon and Spa. Then her husband, Mike, surprised her for her birthday by cutting her commute to 2 minutes each way.

Mike’s surprise was her own salon -- KMS BeautyLab -- in the heart of Valley City, where the couple have lived for 24 years. A ribbon-cutting on Thursday (Nov. 4) marked the occasion, with the help of the Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance (NMCCA), area residents and businesspeople.

NMCCA Executive Director Debbie Boehmke learned that this was the first ribbon-cutting ceremony in the heart of Valley City in three years, making it even more special.

Sasha said she has worked in the salon business for a long time, and credited Santo for teaching her the ins and outs of the salon-spa business and encouraging her to expand her horizons.

The couple spent some time renovating the building at 6689 Center Road. Even a new sidewalk welcomes patrons.

The 900-square-foot salon is in a building with additional space for expansion, because Sasha would like to eventually have it become a complete day spa. There are now three stations, and Sasha said she is hiring stylists.

She noted that since KMS BeautyLab’s soft opening in September, “I never thought we’d be this busy!” The KMS in the name is for the first names of the owners and their son.

Traffic didn’t come to an official stop during the ribbon-cutting, but it drew a lot of attention to the new business.

Hours now are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.

“I’m so excited and so grateful for the positive feedback we’ve already received,” Sasha said. “And I’m so grateful to Mike for the wonderful surprise birthday gift.”

You can learn more at www.kmsbeautylab.com.

Meanwhile, just down the road in Brunswick …

Brunswick residents Jenn and Tim Lang also opened their new business at 3511 Center Road on Oct. 29. The couple believe that every day should start with coffee and end with wine, and they are excited to give others the opportunity to indulge in them both at The Tangled Vine.

The new shop encompasses an inviting and relaxing environment to learn more about coffee and wines from all around the world. Whether you know everything about wine and coffee, nothing about them or somewhere in between, the staff is there to help you learn all about it.

In addition to the array of beverages, patrons can enjoy a few small plates with their wine, such as caprese, charcuterie and hummus. They are also welcome to bring in their own food to enjoy.

Of course, there are sweets: Zari’s CakeZ provides an assortment of fresh pastries and baked sweets daily that staff will help you perfectly pair with your beverage.

Several special events are coming soon, including a Thanksgiving Pie and Wine Pairing from 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23. The $35 ticket offers Apple Pie and Sweet Champagne, Pumpkin Pie and a Tawny Port, Cheesecake and a Gewrtraminer/Riesling fusion, and Pecan Pie and Beaujolais.

And something the younger members of the family can enjoy, from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 27: Hot Cocoa and Cookies with Santa. For the $10 ticket, kids will receive a cup of hot cocoa, a cookie and a craft. Adults can spend time taking their own pictures with Santa. And the jolly old elf will read a Christmas story.

You can make reservations and learn more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thetangledvinebrunswick/.

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hold public comment and evidentiary hearings January 11, 2024, to determine whether the City of Paden City and Paden City Municipal Water Works (collectively, the City) is a distressed or failing utility.

The evidentiary hearing begins at 10 a.m. at the Paden City Municipal Building, 208 W. Main, Paden City. The Commission holds a public comment hearing that same day at the same location, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Commission opened proceedings on November 3 into complaints about the City’s water and sewer systems. In its hearing order, the Commission named New Martinsville, Sistersville and Tyler County Public Service District as utilities that could assume operation or ownership of the City, if necessary.

The preliminary investigation revealed that for years residents have dealt with contaminated water from a chemical called Tetrachloroethylene or PCE that is commonly used in dry cleaning.

The City filed a response on November 20 that it is a not a distressed utility and is not in “continual violation” of statutory or regulatory standards. It also said it took proper steps to remove PCE from its distribution system.

Both systems serve customers in Wetzel and Tyler counties. The City of Paden City is a municipal utility that provides service to 1,262 sewer customers; and Paden City Municipal Water Works provides water service to 1,204 customers.

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Where some see chipped paint, others see rustic maturity.

That’s the story of 2243 Chapline Street, an 1800s Center Wheeling home which shows its age both in its dust and its architectural beauty.

The latter is what drew the McGregor family of California to make it their own during the pandemic.

Both to return to where their family roots are, and to have a place to go away from the constant sun.

“Lots of people here go down to Florida in the winter. Well, you know, we live somewhere warm, so we’ll come here in the summer and enjoy the rainstorms.”

Russ McGregor, Owner

But they have another more long-term goal in mind: restore the unoccupied house to Victorian brilliance 140 years later.

Over three years they’ve consulted restoration experts to free the stairs, the brick, the capitals and much more from the ravages of time, while turning back the clock to the house’s earliest days.

Ellery McGregor even took a plaster class at West Virginia Northern to avoid putting up drywall–all in order to preserve the craftsmanship of the past.

“It’s fascinating the way things that were built 150 years ago can be saved and restored and can continue to function for another 100 years. Whereas I think a lot of things made today don’t last nearly as long, aren’t nearly as high quality.”

Ellery McGregor, Helping renovate Chapline House

While balancing full-time jobs and a major renovation project isn’t easy, they hope the finished product won’t just be theirs to enjoy.

The McGregors are considering making it a bed and breakfast for others exploring Wheeling and its charms from out of town.

They call it a tribute to the Friendly City and its uniquely West Virginia brand of hospitality.

“It’s just been everything that we imagined and more. We’ve totally fallen in love with Wheeling and we love to bring friends of ours to come and visit and show them what we have seen here and what we’ve been involved in.”

Madolyn McGregor, Owner

And write another chapter in the story of a house that has generations of tales to tell.

VALLEY CITY, Ohio -- Following somewhat of a stop-gap in 2020, the Valley City Frog Jump Festival will return Sunday (July 25) for its 60th annual event, live and in person at Mill Stream Park, 1200 Maple St.

“Last year was our 59th year and we didn’t want to break the string,” Valley City Community Group President Dave Smallwood said of the COVID-19 truncated frog jump last year.

“In a typical year, we will have 700 to 800 people signed up to jump frogs. Last year’s virtual event had about 40 or 50 people.”

Still, Smallwood said, participants who submitted frog jump videos from their front yards and driveways got into the spirit in a variety of unique ways.

“We had prizes for best costume and longest and shortest jump; people got out their tape measures and yardsticks,” he said. “But we couldn’t do it exactly like we normally do. (With the virtual event) we wanted to have the ability to keep people talking about it. We just wanted to keep it going.”

Smallwood said that excitement has been palpable for this year’s event, where 30 to 40 flights of frogs -- with 20 jumps each -- will again face off “down to the end.”

“People are eager to get out,” he said, noting that the 60th annual Frog Jump Festival will include a petting zoo, expanded kids’ games and activities, more jump houses than ever before and expanded food offerings from nearly 50 vendors.

Smallwood added that this year’s event -- which kicks off at 11 a.m. -- will also place more focus on the history of the frog jump.

Inspired by Mark Twain’s classic “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” the festival saw 132 frogs jump at its inaugural event in 1961, which itself was part of Valley City’s 150th anniversary celebration. By 1964, the festival had gained so much popularity that it was named Ohio’s official State Frog Jumping Championship by then-Ohio Gov. James Rhodes.

“We still have charter members who go back to the beginning,” Smallwood said. “It is a great community event, and people come from out of state and from all over Ohio. We are just excited to be back.”