Commissioner Weaver and prosecutor Morgan admire "gold" watch
Denise gives Morgan a new fishing pole and retirement hat
Shari Johnson presents Morgan with art work
There was a farewell party yesterday for outgoing Prosecuting Attorney Tony
Morgan. Local elected officials, county employees, associates and friends attended
the luncheon held on the courthouse lawn.
Morgan, a Calhoun native, has served at least fifteen years as prosecutor, and was
a former county commissioner. Morgan's family has been involved in county and
community service, and are descendants of West Virginia's first settler Morgan
Morgan.
Commissioner President Bob Weaver gave Morgan an engraved watch for his
long-time service to the county. The "gold" watch was purchased by county
employees at a local store for five dollars. Weaver said "We run the county on a
tight budget, and cash is always short." He continued "It's the thought that counts,
right, Tony?"
Judge McCarty drops by, talking with Carl Ballengee
Judge and Mrs. Thomas Evans III visit with Shelia Birch (left)
New prosecutor Matt Minney (left) and Commissioner Larry McCallister
Others presented the prosecutor with more valuable gifts, including fishing
paraphernalia and a painting. Morgan is an avid fisherman.
Former Circuit Court Judge Charles McCarty stopped by to wish Morgan well, along
with current Judge Thomas Evans III.
"It has been a hard decision for me," said Morgan, "but it is time for me to do other
things," including his law practice in Grantsville. "Being the prosecutor has been a
challenge for me, and I've tried to do the right things for the people of the county,"
he said.
New prosecutor Matthew Minney attended the event. "I have been meeting with Mr.
Morgan, and will continue this week," he said. Minney was officially sworn to the
position last week by Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher in Charleston. (See
earlier story Hur Herald) He will assume the position on August 1st.
Commissioner Rick Sampson (left) Kenadee Taylor and new WVU Extension Agent Lew Holloway (right)
Grantsville Mayor Neil Blankenship talks about filling potholes
Judge Larry Whited (left) and Assessor Jason Nettles
Courthouse work program girls (left to right)
Angela Campbell, Felicia Parsons,
Jeanette Starcher,
Vicki Lamont, Alecia Alcaraz-May and Cassey Bell
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