pvta — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:31:23 +0000

PVTA HONORS FORMER MAYOR HICKS

Former Mayor William Hicks was recently recognized by the Potomac Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors for his long service as a member representing the City of Romney. He was recently presented a plaque at his home in honor of that service.

Originally appointed in 1992, Mayor Hicks served as a member until June 30, 2010. He served as Vice President of the Board.

During his tenure at PVTA many improvements were made. Service was expanded to include several work routes transporting local residents to jobs at Rubbermaid in Winchester, Virginia and Pilgrim’s Pride in Moorefield. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation was added in 2001 and has grown to be one of the biggest services provided by PVTA. During his tenure there were also two constructions projects with the Operations Facility built in 1996 and an addition to that facility completed in 2006.

PVTA Board President Lee Thompson said, “We will miss Mayor Hicks. His wisdom and friendship cannot be replaced. We wish him well.”

pvta — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:26:18 +0000

PVTA HONORS EMPLOYEES

The Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) held its annual awards banquet Saturday, October 25^th at the South Branch Inn in Romney. The awards ceremony is held each year to celebrate the performance of PVTA employees.

David Paugh, Augusta, was named the Potomac Valley Transit Authority’s 2008 Driver of the Year. Paugh, a PVTA operator since 2003, currently operates a route from Wiley Ford to Moorefield serving people employed at Pilgrim’s Pride Foods. In announcing the award, PVTA General Manager J. Carter cited Paugh’s dedication to safety as a major reason for the recognition. Carter said, “David does his job well and always thinks about things that can be done better.”

Kathy Smith, Maysville, received the 2008 Employee of the Year Award. This award is given to a non-operating employee for exceptional service. Smith’s primary duties include non-emergency medical transportation scheduling and schedule information. “Kathy is one of those rare people who have the ability to raise the spirits of everyone around her. Add in the fact that Kathy does her job very well and we have a person very deserving of this award,” Carter commented.

Juanita Lloyd and Viola Porter were given thirty year service awards and a number of drivers were recognized for safe driving. In all, twenty PVTA safe driving and service awards were presented along with awards from the WV Division of Public Transit.