Down to The Letter

After a lengthy discussion with the general contract, the lettering that identifies Moorefield High School was installed last week.

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Established 1845 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 oorEfiEld xaminEr mVOLUME 125 - NUMBER 20 TWO SECTIONS • 16 PAGES 94¢ E USPS 362-300 and Hardy County News Planner Honored With State Award

By Lon Anderson Development Law Clinic, the spon- planner, Scott has been leading the Special to the Examiner sor of the conference, presented the county Planning Commission’s efforts award. The award was named after a to update the County’s comprehen- Hardy County’s position as a leader former WVU Law School Dean who sive land use plan. The updated plan in land use planning in West Virginia now serves as a Provost there. is now before the County Commission received a major boost last week when The two-day conference, held May for final approval, an action that is ex- County Planner Melissa Scott was 3 and 4, was officially titled “The First pected soon. honored at a statewide planning con- Annual Statewide Mountain State Scott said she was surprised and ference. Land Use Academy” and drew ap- gratified to have received the award Scott was awarded the Joyce McCo- proximately 100 attendees, according and praised the conference for having nnell Award “For Professional Contri- to Scott. It was held at The Resort in “really helped me put things in per- butions to Planning in West Virginia.” Glade Spring in Daniels, WV. spective.” She noted how much better Most recently, as Hardy County’s Melissa Scott The WVU Land Use and Sustainable Continued on page 8

One Hurt When Bus and Car Collide By Jean A. Flanagan Ambulance Moorefield Examiner

Crowded fields in two local races split the Authority vote and had a definite impact on the outcome as Hardy County voters went to the polls on Tuesday. Appoints Incumbent Shawna Crites will remain as Di- vision 2 Magistrate after fending off four con- tenders. Challenger Tammy George came in a Interim distant second, while Jessica Markwood and A. J. Wade garnered third and fourth places re- spectively. William “Hunter” Phillips came in Director last. Brad Simmons and incumbent Nancy Hahn By Jean A. Flanagan will fill the two Hardy County Board of Educa- Moorefield Examiner tion seats. Incumbent Loy Kesner was not re- Continued on page 3 While a case before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Ap- peals has stymied funding sources Photo by Carissa Kuykendall for the Hardy County Emergency One student was transported to Grant Memorial Hospital after Hardy County School Bus #57 and an automobile col- Wardensville Ambulance Authority, it hasn’t lided on Grand Avenue in Misty Terrace on Friday afternoon. Moorefield Police Department investigated the crash. The stopped Derek Alt from setting Moorefield Volunteer Fire Department and Fraley Ambulance Service responded. goals and recommending actions to move the organization forward Council and improve emergency ambu- Spring Rains Swell Streams and Rivers lance service for all Hardy Coun- ty residents. For that reason, the Cautioned HCEAA Board of Directors voted to name Alt interim director at the monthly meeting held Wednesday, About Legal May 11. “In essence, he’s been do- ing the job already,” said HCEAA President Paul Lewis. Alt lives in Patterson Creek and Fees was the third full time paramedic hired by the HCEAA. He started By Jean A. Flanagan work in Hardy County in July 2014. Moorefield Examiner “I’ve always wanted to be a para- medic,” he said. “I like the chal- Teryl Hott had an ominous warning for the lenges of working in a rural area.” Wardensville Town Council. “Legal costs could Alt has been inventorying and bankrupt the town,” she said. replacing supplies, insuring service Hott spoke to the council at the Monday, is being performed on equipment May 9 meeting. and creating a schedule for the Hott, the former town recorder, said she was EMTs and volunteers. named in a lawsuit brought by Capon Valley Alt said the license recertifica- Bank for the town’s default of a loan. tion, due in September, will have “Insurance won’t cover my legal fees,” she to be signed by a director. He has said. “And the mayor refuses to negotiate a settlement.” also been working to make sure Photo by Jean Flanagan the equipment, personnel and sup- In January, the State of West Virginia took Following 15 consecutive days of rain, the confluence of Skaggs Run and North River turned into raging water falls. Cold Capon Valley Bank to court over a Line of ply files are kept up to date for the temperatures followed the unusual rainfall. Spring is definitely absent so far this year. Continued on page 3 Credit issued to the town of Wardensville. Ac- cording to West Virginia Code §11-8-26, it is unlawful for a local fiscal body to incur obliga- tions in excess of funds available for expenses. The action was the result of an audit per- West Virginia State Police Inform formed by the West Virginia Attorney Gen- eral’s office. The lawsuit asks the court to in- validate the debt held by Capon Valley Bank against the town. Wardensville owes Capon Parents About Protecting Their Children Valley Bank almost $100,000. A third-party complaint filed in February By Jean A. Flanagan Against Children Unit have ing so fast it’s hard for parents is free and enticing for young not know that things they are names Wardensville Mayor Barbara Ratcliff Moorefield Examiner been asking, “Do you know to keep up,” Edwards said. “We people. posting online are inappropri- and former Town Recorder Hott responsible where your children are on- used to make presentations to “The important thing is to ate and they can be shared with for the default of the note. The complaint says Readers of a certain age will line?” children in 5th grade, 10 - 12 know what your children are others. that according to West Virginia Code §11-8-29, remember the announcement Corporal F. Edwards, with years old. Nowadays, we’re see- doing online,” Edwards said. “It’s important to talk about anyone who negligently participates in the vio- on television, “It’s 10 o’clock. the WVSP ICAC presented in- ing kids as young as 8 with cell “The sooner you can start the what is inappropriate to put lation of §11-8-26 shall be personally liable. Do you know where your chil- formation to Wardensville par- phones.” conversation, the better. Com- online,” he said. “It’s not just Hott’s warning in essence said even if the dren are now?” ents at an open forum Thurs- Whether its smart phones, munication is the name of the about suggestive pictures, but lawsuit comes to a mutually beneficial conclu- Recently, the West Virginia day, May 12. gaming stations or tablets, ac- game.” addresses, what school they go sion, the legal fees may be prohibitive. State Police Internet Crimes “The online world is chang- cess to social media accounts Edwards said children may Continued on page 8 Continued on page 8

CONNECT www.MoorefieldExaminer.com WEATHER Source: National Weather Service On Twitter On Facebook News: @MoorefieldEx Moorefield Examiner Sports: @HardyCoSports 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 OpiniOn

No Holidays? Dear Editor, ter time each, for two years, and cal services to individual students. psychologist more time to pro- While I was absolutely thrilled was subsequently employed ex- One superintendent even told me vide therapy, perhaps fewer soci- that Hardy County Public Schools clusively for Hardy County Pub- that if I had my testing “caught etal and school violence incidents The Politically Correct folks are soon going to elimi- had a full time school psychologist, lic Schools as a nationally certi- up,” it would be acceptable to see would occur. Prevention is always nate holidays. The latest we read about was Colum- and was highly interested in her fied (as well as state licensed and a student that teachers had identi- cheaper than incarceration and views regarding testing and appro- certified) school psychologist for fied as having suicidal traits. funerals. bus Day. Brown University wants to rename the holi- priate service provisions; I must twenty-five years. I faced exactly If mental health and behav- I applaud Ashley Riggleman’s day to Indigenous People’s Day. Has a certain ring, make one correction to the other- the same challenges of trying to ioral issues were top priority, and efforts in Hardy County Schools. doesn’t it? Not. wise well-written article. I worked keep up with referral timelines routine testing were done by psy- Sincerely, Why Indigenous People’s Day? Because apparently for Hardy, Hampshire, Pendleton for testing and trying to find a few chometrists or contracted psy- Evelyn Petry and Grant school systems, a quar- moments to provide psychologi- chologist, permitting the school Old Fields the Columbus Day holiday ignored centuries of op- pression of indigenous peoples in the Americas. So My Unbased OpiniOn we should recognize all that oppression by refusing to I did well at Greenbrier Mili- GI Bill with no family to support, duced by prior versions. Comput- recognize the man who sailed across the ocean and tary School, mostly “A”s in all the I had a bit more money available er operating system software has found America? We suppose the indigenous peoples proper classes. Scored 100% on than other guys in the class. I gone through at least ten versions by would be happier without the European influence, but my final Chemistry exam and got drove up to WVU bookstore on in three major changes. Most of an A++ on my final presentation david O. my way home for Christmas sec- those changes left whole chunks of think what a different world it would be. None of us in public speaking. Most enjoy- HeisHMan ond year and bought a Hewlett prior software unusable. would be who or where we are today. And we aren’t able classes were Military Science Packard (HP)pocket program- Unusable software means un- sure that would be a good idea. (ROTC). I was hot stuff out of mable for $420. Two years later readable documents. All those high school. I bought another for $240. Now early Opinions I wrote may exist Let’s look at some other holidays. Religious holidays Freshman year at West Virginia you can buy more calculating pow- in printed newspaper form only. are hurtful to those who don’t believe, or so they say. University (WVU) I earned a “D” at a desk in WVU’s climate con- er than those HPs had for $25 at I think I can resurrect most of repeat in Chemistry, flunked both trolled computer room punch my Walmart. the digital files, but it’ll be a lot So that will eliminate Christmas and Easter. Then college algebra and trigonometry FORTRAN program into a deck Ten years after I began survey- of work. If I ever want to re-run there was Thanksgiving which was established as a and landed on academic proba- of stiff manilla cards. She fed my ing, I began newspapering. Flood them in book form they may have deck into a card reader, that big day of thanks by those early settlers who were mostly tion. I’d discovered beer and girls, of 1985 influenced Moorefield -Ex to be retyped from saved newspa- neither available at Greenbrier. room sized computer mumbled aminer to buy first desktop Ma- pers, probably into an electronic Christian. None of these are acceptable to Muslims. Most useful course I had that and out popped my name and ad- cintosh computers, a laser printer, system which will itself be obsolete We suppose that means we will eliminate Sunday as first semester at WVU was Intro- dress typed on green bar, pin fed and programs to run them. First in ten more years. duction to Engineering. I enjoyed computer paper. I remember dedicated word processing pro- There may be a larger lesson a day of prayer and traditionally no work for Chris- learning rudiments of mechanical thinking that was a heck of a lot of gram we used was MacWrite. here. It has become too easy to tians and the same for Saturday for the Jews. drawing /drafting which provided hard work on equipment I’d never November 1994 I wrote first produce vast amounts of digital One of two things will happen. Those who oppose training for the mapping and plat- be able to afford, so why bother. Unbased Opinion in MacWrite data which may be lost to simple ting I’d do later as a land survey- My study of land surveying at Pro, a program I’d graduated to. progress in technology. It may be the special days recognized by state or federal govern- or. Another portion of that course Glenville State College (GSC) Since then we’ve worked our way too expensive and time consuming ments as holidays should go to work as usual on that touched upon computer program- brought me toward the world of down through at least three dif- to print out all those digital files ming. In 1963 there were no mini modern computing. Program- ferent programs, all in several up- for secure hard copy storage. His- specific day. By refusing to recognize the federally de- computers as we have today. mable calculators were just aris- graded versions, some of which tory may be lost in the shrugs that clared or religious holiday and pushing for its elimina- I watched a keypunch technician ing then. Going to school on the won’t recognize or open files pro- follow. tion, it will mean that in the future we all will work 365 days out of the year. Our only vacations will be those we take from work and pay for ourselves. Fifteen Years Ago to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis, a Mildred Branson was granted the May 16, 2001 daughter...to Dr. and Mrs. Lem- concession to operate the park Does that sound like a wonderful life? Hardy TeleCommunications was uel Gay Halterman, a daughter, restaurant. Fourteen cabins were Maybe we should stop trying to ignore our history renovating the Auto Parts store on Rebecca Ann...to Mr. and Mrs. available for rental. and those men and women who made it happen. In- South Main Street for their new fa- James Flinn III, a son, James IV. The South Branch Golf Club cility in Moorefield. Moorefield Yellow Jackets de- leased 105 acres from John Sey- stead, embrace our history. Learn more about it, try Superintendent Ron Whetzel feated Circleville 3-0. mour. and Laura Miller. told the Board of Education that Golden Horseshoe winners to understand what motivated those explorers and sol- Less than half the registered Hardy County should end the fiscal Sixty Years Ago were Margaret Brooks, Wallace diers and dreamers to go out and do what they did. voters participated in the primary year with a zero deficit. The bad May 16, 1956 School, Betty Hawse, Margaret election. Then, if we don’t like what we learn, make sure it will news was that meant there was no Hardy County’s four high Marshall and Wanda Moyer, all of surplus to start the new year. Bennie A. Evans, 72, Rig, died schools were to graduate 84 se- never happen again. May 10...Leslie Burr Shirley, 83, Mathias School. Warrant Officer David P. Wolfe niors: Moorefield - 42, Wardens- In war news - America’s rub- Where we’re going wrong today is trying to appease was to be the Memorial Day speak- Asheville, NC, died May 5... Ben- ville - 20, Mathias - 10, and Sand- nie Albert Delawder, 45, Fort ber tire, petroleum and chemical everyone who has a different belief or philosophy. You er at Olivet Cemetery. ers - 12. industries were ready to produce Raymond Daugherty collected Run, died April 13...Henry Wilson know something? That hasn’t worked, won’t work and Valedictorians were Ronald An- synthetic rubber if supplies of memories for 83 years and put Hawse, 91, Lost River, died May derson Hahn, Moorefield; Juanita natural rubber were cut off from shouldn’t work. them in a recently published book, 11...Emerson D. Currence, 93, Sager, Mathias; and John Miller, the Far East...a shortage of auto- “Tall Tales But True”. died May 7 in Florida. Wardensville. Look at any family, neighborhood or community mobiles was expected with curtail- Charles Calvin Cooper, 79, War- Rhonda Katherine King and Willow Wall, the Maslin home, ment of auto production August 1. and you will see differing ideas. But families work densville, died May 12... Andrew J. William Brian Van Huss were mar- Sunset View, the Willows, Mill Is- No auto company had announced out their differences, as do neighborhoods and com- Carioscia, 92, Bryn Mawr, PA, died ried April 19...Rosalie Ellen Car- land and the McCoy home were to penter and Ricky Lane Bobo were intentions of making a 1943 mod- munities and countries. It may take a fight on the May 10...Jessica Ann Sager, 17, be open for the House and Gar- Lost River, died May12 in an au- married April 5. den Tour. el. playground or at the ballot box or at the dinner table tomobile accident... Stanley Wayne Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robbie James F. Evans, 62, died May 13 Fluella Bean Friddle, 77, died or with guns and bombs. Those aren’t necessarily all Webster, 68, Lost City, died May Wilson, a daughter, Traci Lynn... in Martinsburg...Oscar Lee Heish- May 16. 10...Ellis Arlen DeWeese, 55, died to Mr. and Mrs. Tommie L. Mc- man, 70, Inkerman, died May 1... Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer good solutions, but they do sometimes work. When May 11... Geraldine Belle Brad- Causley, a son, Tommie Leroy II... Lambert Hamilton Miller, 49, Mongold, a son. they don’t, we have hundred-year wars or countries field, 78, Rockville, MD, died May to Mr. and Mrs. David C. Rinker, a Wardensville, died May 8. daughter, Rachel Nicole. breaking apart or families who never communicate 9. Betty Baye Runions and Ralph Ninety Years Ago Susan Lavada Williams and Tom Moorefield defeated Franklin Dwight Alt were married May 5... May 20, 1926 7-2. again. We’ve all seen it. We don’t like it. Edward Bogan were married May Virginia Lee Fisher and William The old Fork Bridge was taken So why in the name of all that is possible do we just 4. Edward Ketterman were married to Harness Ford and will be erect- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mor- Forty-five Years Ago May 5. want to tweak it or rename or try to change something ed there by the people putting in gan, a daughter, Victoria Ann...to May 19, 1971 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ervin the new bridge. Work on the new that happened generations ago. Or hoping by creating Mr. and Mrs. Vince Huffaker, twin An Ohio firm was low bidder Ours, a son, Larry Eugene...to Mr. span is going nicely. The concrete daughters, Tilden Hope and Nora a storm over it we make it all right? Instead, why don’t on the Moorefield swimming pool and Mrs. Victor Cain, a daughter. work on the abutments is in and Demaris. Moorefield defeated Circleville complex at $69,600. the steel work had been started. we just learn to live together, learn to accept things East Hardy girls beat Pendleton Moorefield merchants met with 23-1 and Southern 2-1. Carl Allen, a reporter on the County 13-0 and 19-2 to win Sec- law enforcement agencies to dis- that no one ever considered a problem until fame New York World, had been sent tion 4... Moorefield girls lost the cuss methods of protecting them- Seventy-five Years Ago on a special mission to Paris where seeking individuals decided it was bad. Then, if some- Section 3 title to Clay-Batelle 16-5 selves from thieves. May 21, 1941 he will be located some weeks. thing is causing divides, make changes, just not for the after splitting a 9-7 and 2-1 double Howard Woodworth was named Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was Representatives of the Supplee- header...MHS beat Union 13-3, principal of Moorefield Highto arrive May 26 and stay at The sake of that change, but for some real purpose. We Wills-Jones Milk Co. of Philadel- Tygarts Valley 19-9, and East Har- School, replacing retiring John A. Meadows, along with those trav- phia had been in Moorefield to see should use change to improve our world not narrow it dy 11-10 and lost to Martinsburg Mathias. eling with her. The Moorefield about the establishment of a milk or confine it or whitewash it. 6-3 and Hampshire 6-5. Dr. O. Lake Huffman, 59, and High School dedication and com- receiving plant here. If, just if, we could accept each other as we are and his wife, Delphine Huffman, 40, mencement was to be that eve- Thirty Years Ago were killed in an automobile acci- ning. State Police were in charge Moorefield seniors were pre- not as we think others should be...If, we would stop Week of May 14, 1986 dent on May 11...Francine Fitzwa- of traffic and parking. Those with- senting “Mummy and the Mumps” trying to make everyone believe or practice the same The County Commission asked ter Wilkins, 93, Mathias, died May out seats would be able to hear with Quentin Evans, Chester RDA director Mallie Combs to 7...Lola Wilkins Snyder, 72, Kern- the First Lady’s address through a Haas, Jacob Fisher, Edward Woy, beliefs...If, we would live and let live...just think what a work with Pendleton and Grant stown, VA, died May 10... Elmer public address system set up out- Melvin Evans, Thelma Haas, Flor- wonderful world we would have! counties in an effort to create a Preston Saville, 79, Romney, died side the school. rie Shearer, Sally Hendrickson, Pollyanna? Perhaps, but sometimes we like to dream. central communications center. May 10...Jeanne Walker Bass, 72, Lost River State Park was to Golda Park and Ada Baldwin. The Capon Valley Bank opened Chevy Chase, MD, died April 23... open over the weekend with a va- Edna Poling and Will Shobe its Moorefield Branch on May 9. Blair W. McNeill, 69, died May 16. riety of new recreational facilities. were married in Oakland. Golden Horseshoe winners were Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll The new swimming pool would Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sions, M OOREFIELD Jessica Mathias, Amanda Moran Turner, a daughter, Carla Adele... open the following weekend. Mrs. a daughter, Betty Marie. E XAMINER Happy Birthday it was too late for us to get in the of Americans no longer have land 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 paper before the election. We’re lines in their homes. And they Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com If you think your teenager needs just giving you a heads up about aren’t listed in city phone books. Emails: to get more sleep you are probably November. 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So we assume that 8 To all our friends The problem was that it was too POSTMASTER: Send address change to: or 9 hours a night is about right. sonburg or Fairfax where you have cold to really enjoy the greening Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 Research found a link between in- We had to giggle at the news re- a very good friend who lives there of Hardy County. Now that May Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association and you don’t have their phone sufficient sleep and injuries from lease put out by the Secretary of is here we think we’re going to be number? More and more often THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER car crashes, sports or workplace State’s office before the election. out of peonies for Memorial Day, OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY accidents. Doctors suggest sticking Seems that people just can’t re- their names are not in the local di- so we’ll have to look elsewhere for Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; to a regular bedtime schedule, get- sist taking pictures of themselves rectory because people don’t have General Manager: James O. Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; ting exercise each day and avoid- (Selfies) anywhere and every- a land line. A little research tells flowers for the cemetery. Two re- Advertising Manager: Mike Mallow; Staff: Kathy Bobo, D.J. Bosley, Carolyn Burge, us that more and more folks are grets: we didn’t get to partake of Sam R. Fisher, Hannah Heishman, Carl Holcomb, Diane Hypes, ing caffeine and nicotine at night. where, including the voting booth Carissa Kuykendall, Sharon Martin, Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. Parents are advised to keep kids and that is verboten in West Vir- giving up their landlines for cell watercress or morel mushrooms. away from TV, video or cell phone ginia. So the warning went out, but phones. A little over 40 percent Maybe next year? MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016- 3 Williams Wins Continued from page 1 Locally, Democrat State Senator John Perdue will be challenged by elected. Bob Williams will be challenged by Republican Ann Urling. Carter Williams was elected Republican Randy Smith and Lib- Incumbent Republican Attor- Judge for Division 2 in the 22nd ertarian Matthew Persinger. ney General Patrick Morrisey will Circuit Court, which encompasses House of Delegates Represen- be challenged by Democrat Doug Hardy, Hampshire and Pendleton tative Democrat Isaac Sponaugle Reynolds. counties. Williams held the lead in will be challenged by Republican In a contest reminiscent of the Hardy and Hampshire counties, Steve Smith and Libertarian Tonya 2012 election, Democrat incum- Persinger. while challenger John Treadway bent Walt Helmick will be chal- Mem. School wn Hall r. r. ourt House ean Stlmnt captured the majority in Pendle- Republican Rachel See will lenged by Republican Kent Le- L ton County. Lary Garrett finished run against incumbent Democrat onhardt for the West Virginia TA third. Kimberly Hartman for the Hardy Commissioner of Agriculture po-

C. Charles Carl, will serve as Di- County Circuit Clerk’s position. sition. #1 Wa #2 Wa Arkansaw #3 #5 Lost River #6 Lost City #7 Mathias #12 C #13 To #14 Library #15 B #16 Old Fields Ag. Bldg #18 #19 Rig #20 Peru TO vision 1 Circuit Judge in the 22nd Incumbent Sheriff Bryan Ward NATIONAL Circuit. is being challenged by Brent Fer- Federal Races Amanda Hatfield See will con- tig, with no party affiliation. PRESIDENT Incumbent Republican Con- tinue serving as Family Court The following are unopposed in REPUBLICAN gressman Alex Mooney will be Judge. the General Election in Novem- David E. Hall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 challenged by Democrat Cory Craig Hose will keep his seat as ber: Simpson. Simpson barely squeaked Marco Rubio 0 3 0 3 2 3 0 2 1 1 3 4 3 0 25 Division 1 Magistrate. •Prosecuting Attorney Lucas a win from Mark Hunt with only an Ben Carson 1 7 0 5 3 2 0 5 0 1 8 8 3 0 43 This is the first year judges and See, unofficial 0.3 percent of the total Donald J. Trump 37 102 60 93 96 107 65 63 67 60 143 98 103 30 1124 magistrates were on the ballot with •County Clerk Gregg Ely, state vote. Jeb Bush 0 1 3 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 16 no party affiliation. •Assessor Jim Wratchford, The majority of Democrats in On the Republican ticket for •Surveyor David Jopling and Rand Paul 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 8 County Commissioner, four can- •Conservation District Supervi- the state voted give Bernie Sand- Carly Fiorina 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 didates split the vote and gave the sor George T. Leatherman III ers the nomination in November. Chris Christie 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 majority to David “Jay” Fansler. Sanders beat contender Hillary Mike Huckabee 2 1 1 3 5 0 3 2 1 0 3 3 1 0 25 Clinton 51 - 35 percent statewide. Casey Hamilton, Tyler Bradfield State Races John R. Kasich 3 1 1 7 7 4 3 2 1 6 10 3 2 1 51 The majority of Republicans and Jon Hof garnered second, Greenbrier County businessman Ted Cruz 7 16 6 26 7 8 1 6 7 6 21 9 10 5 135 cast their vote for Donald Trump third and fourth respectively. Jim Justice garnered the Demo- DEMOCRATIC Harry Shockey bested Steve El- cratic nomination for governor as the nominee for the General Bernie Sanders 30 67 29 81 47 54 68 67 71 34 136 74 97 30 885 liot on the Democratic ticket for and will run against Republican Election. Trump garnered 78 per- County Commissioner. The con- Bill Cole. cent of the vote. Because other Re- Paul T. Ferrell, Jr. 4 22 9 14 8 10 19 14 16 8 32 22 30 3 211 test in the General Election will Incumbent Democrat Secretary publican candidates dropped out Martin J. O’Malley 5 4 1 4 2 8 8 7 6 3 8 6 6 3 71 be a three-way race with Shockey, of State Natalie Tenant will be of the race after the West Virginia Hillary Clinton 20 55 23 75 32 42 77 54 53 25 77 57 50 16 656 Fansler and Kelly Kipp, a candi- challenged by Republican Marc ballots were printed, their names Keith Judd 4 4 1 6 9 6 1 6 6 6 8 7 13 4 81 date with no party affiliation also Warner. appeared and they received votes. Roque Rocky De La Fuente 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 3 2 3 0 14 on the ballot. Democrat Mary Ann Claytor Of the 9,063 registered voters in U.S. House of Reps. Several uncontested races de- Hardy County, 4,002 voted mean- will face off against Republican 2nd Con. Dist. cided General Election opponents John “JB” McCuskey for the State ing the voter turnout in the county REPUBLICAN even before votes were cast in the Auditor’s position. was 44 percent. Statewide, voter primary. Incumbent Democrat Treasurer turnout was 40 percent. Alex X. Mooney 28 100 52 103 96 99 55 65 60 57 129 98 88 23 1053 Marc Savitt 16 19 10 23 14 18 7 10 9 8 33 16 11 8 202 DEMOCRATIC Mark Hunt 12 30 18 39 29 24 49 28 32 24 72 46 48 7 458 Cory Simpson 6 16 10 23 6 12 27 14 11 9 29 16 20 21 220 Harvey D. Peyton 10 25 2 19 14 9 27 41 35 6 43 31 20 12 294 Robert “Robin” Wilson, Jr. 3 11 8 10 10 11 9 8 11 1 19 9 18 2 130 Tom Payne 33 77 24 70 40 55 79 62 67 36 115 70 84 24 836 STATE GOVERNOR REPUBLICAN Mem. School Bill Cole 37 99 51 122 95 111 59 67 58 58 156 111 92 32 1148 r. r. L DEMOCRATIC Booth Goodwin 23 40 15 49 21 26 45 38 40 18 66 33 29 19 462 TA Jeff Kessler 14 54 13 44 24 38 54 46 35 19 72 43 50 14 520 #1 Wa #2 Wa #3 Arkansaw #3 #5 Lost River #6 Lost City #7 Mathias #12 Court House Hall #13 Town #14 Library #15 Bean Stlmnt #16 Old Fields Ag. Bldg #18 #19 Rig #20 Peru TO Jim Justice 30 65 37 83 60 50 96 72 85 46 152 123 131 33 1063 NONPARTISAN SECRETARY OF STATE Justice of Supreme Court REPUBLICAN Darrell V. McGraw, Jr. 33 76 43 80 66 69 96 73 80 49 141 97 107 26 1036 Mac Warner 27 90 47 97 81 96 48 60 56 44 117 90 82 25 960 Wayne King 5 10 6 12 2 5 7 9 4 5 12 7 6 2 92 Barry Holstein 13 17 11 24 20 21 7 13 11 12 36 21 10 5 221 William R. “Bill” Wooten 19 25 14 26 20 19 14 18 23 8 36 21 26 14 283 DEMOCRATIC Beth Walker 39 98 58 128 99 104 122 91 83 63 198 143 122 44 1392 Natalie Tennant 52 127 41 128 82 81 152 112 120 54 210 148 147 45 1499 Brent Benjamin 8 24 5 18 13 10 8 14 22 10 33 33 22 5 225 Patsy Trecost 13 30 21 41 27 37 50 48 41 29 77 48 58 22 542 AUDITOR Circuit Judge D1 REPUBLICAN H. Charles Carl, III 90 214 101 231 178 163 216 176 192 133 378 244 250 75 2641 John “JB” McCuskey 33 95 47 106 86 98 53 55 59 53 136 97 77 26 1021 DEMOCRATIC Circuit Judge D2 Robin Righter 14 32 19 36 19 30 49 40 51 27 87 51 42 18 515 John Hamilton Treadway, Jr. 46 105 68 144 80 70 100 80 71 62 127 74 75 37 1139 Mary Ann Claytor 21 63 15 51 38 42 63 37 43 16 68 53 67 12 589 Lary David Garrett 48 122 48 134 131 121 60 56 53 46 90 63 69 23 1064 John Pizatella 19 43 20 48 27 25 61 52 51 29 96 55 65 25 616 C. Carter Williams 23 68 31 69 36 63 143 122 147 54 290 226 227 49 1548 TREASURER REPUBLICAN Family Court Judge D1 Ann Urling 11 33 10 27 30 35 20 28 23 16 42 38 17 12 342 Amanda Hatfield See 97 230 109 274 188 193 229 198 204 134 413 283 267 76 2895 Larry W. Faircloth 27 75 43 92 67 76 37 44 41 41 110 74 72 17 816 DEMOCRATIC Magistrate D1 John D. Perdue 60 150 53 152 98 100 170 145 147 78 257 173 186 56 1825 Craig A. Hose 103 256 129 296 212 224 261 230 224 147 449 316 322 83 3252 COMMISSIONER OF AG REPUBLICAN Magistrate D2 Kent Leonhardt 36 96 51 107 88 107 46 54 61 50 138 101 79 26 1040 Tammy George 19 61 33 70 30 39 79 77 73 41 105 109 82 49 867 DEMOCRATIC William Hunter Phillips 5 19 2 16 17 15 23 22 33 9 59 35 30 2 287 Walt Helmick 59 145 59 148 91 111 183 143 149 79 268 185 203 62 1885 Shawna M. Crites 58 112 57 127 123 104 157 91 109 70 168 141 193 44 1554 ATTORNEY GENERAL Jessica Markwood 11 34 19 56 43 36 32 21 33 24 136 49 46 8 548 REPUBLICAN A.J. Wade 31 61 32 61 33 59 22 50 24 23 63 35 30 10 534 Patrick Morrisey 39 94 48 112 93 104 53 60 64 50 146 96 82 27 1068 DEMOCRATIC Board of Education Doug Reynolds 47 125 50 123 82 91 140 111 118 62 201 132 139 49 1470 J. Brad Simmons 51 167 83 205 140 144 189 148 137 104 283 215 213 63 2142 State Senator 14th Dist Loy D. Kesner 49 71 42 89 70 55 167 128 147 48 264 190 192 54 1566 REPUBLICAN Nancy Vance Hahn 86 230 97 206 136 147 135 118 117 86 210 136 157 34 1895 Randy E. Smith 33 84 49 103 89 102 47 48 62 47 131 101 70 23 989 DEMOCRATIC Con. Dist. Supervisor Bob Williams 49 126 49 129 84 95 161 134 131 70 231 156 162 52 1629 George T. Leatherman, III 104 255 118 286 192 198 261 214 236 139 449 310 316 93 3171 Mbr House Delegates REPUBLICAN Stephen G. Smith 38 97 49 113 95 112 49 54 60 57 144 88 83 28 1067 DEMOCRATIC Ambulance Authority Appoints Isaac Sponaugle 63 149 55 158 99 112 183 146 158 79 271 180 198 56 1907 COUNTY Continued from page 1 this time,” said Mary Fishel of the •Alt said community use of the Circuit Clerk recertification. Wardensville Rescue Squad. “War- building has increased. REPUBLICAN In addition, Alt has been sched- densville is only getting started with •Fishel said 15 people had taken Rachel A. See 38 99 53 114 97 109 54 48 50 56 129 74 75 24 1020 uling part-time staff and volun- billing. It will kill us. It is not the the Emergency Vehicle Operation DEMOCRATIC teers such that Hardy County now right time for us.” Certification class offered last month. Kim Kimble Hartman has 7-day service from 6 a.m. until Fishel said since the WRS an- •Board member Art Cerami, 62 146 57 146 88 105 174 147 159 75 277 174 211 60 1881 midnight. nounced they would be billing in- who did not attend the meeting, County Commissioner “I have the intention of making surance for calls for service, their sent an email to the board regard- REPUBLICAN a career here,” Alt told the board. donations have dropped to zero. ing the Mathias-Baker Rescue David (Jay) Fansler 10 36 17 52 63 72 15 25 28 6 58 24 32 11 449 In addition, they have not received Squad. Cerami has been talking Tyler D. Bradfield 15 30 33 38 9 11 15 18 13 19 33 23 17 7 281 Charges for Service any reimbursements from those in- with members of the MBRS to as- Jon Hof 18 38 15 13 5 4 15 12 10 17 32 27 19 6 231 The board discussed a recom- surance billings yet. certain and hopefully help solve Casey Edwin Hamilton 5 23 9 36 46 40 18 19 16 26 38 40 27 13 356 The board voted to table the rec- some of their issues. The email mendation presented by acting DEMOCRATIC secretary George Crump to charge ommendation until the next meet- suggested the entire structure of Steve Elliott 39 96 45 116 57 77 55 58 59 43 78 48 66 17 854 the three existing rescue squads for ing. the squad needed reorganization Harry T. Shockey use of the Hardy County paramed- and the people in authority re- 16 54 24 46 33 38 158 113 111 41 218 149 164 46 1211 ic or EMTs. The rationale is that Medical Supplies moved. County Clerk the three squads, Fraley, Mathias- George Crump advised the •A committee was formed to in- DEMOCRATIC Baker and Wardensville, can bill board the Wardensville Rescue vestigate what is necessary for the Gregory L. Ely 66 158 66 172 103 121 206 164 172 87 300 199 214 62 2090 Medicare/Medicaid or private in- Squad has entered into an agree- HCEAA to bill insurance for calls Prosecuting Attorney surance, while the HCEAA can’t at ment with Valley Medical Systems for service. Crump, Alt and Lewis DEMOCRATIC this time. in Winchester to purchase sup- comprise the committee. Lucas J. See 60 145 57 154 93 102 171 130 142 78 245 165 192 49 1783 For example, in the month of plies. “We’ve basically set up an •Vehicle Committee Chair Ron- Sheriff April, the Mathias-Baker Rescue account and when we need some- nie Crites requested the staff rou- DEMOCRATIC Squad responded to 42 calls for ser- thing we sign it out and we are tinely check the oil and anti-freeze in Bryan C. Ward vice. Of those, HCEAA personnel billed monthly,” he said. the vehicles. Alt said it is being done. 67 164 65 183 107 118 203 161 162 86 289 196 229 61 2091 was used on 29 calls. The MBRS WRS takes most of their patients The next meeting of the Hardy Assesor bills and gets reimbursed for all 42 to Valley Health in Winchester. County Emergency Ambulance DEMOCRATIC calls, but the HCEAA gets nothing. The board approved a motion to Authority will be held on Wednes- Jim B. Wratchford 67 160 66 168 103 125 209 156 168 86 288 201 220 69 2086 The recommendation was that pursue an agreement between the day, June 8 at the 911 Center in Surveyor the HCEAA charge the three HCEAA and Valley Medical Sys- Moorefield. The meeting will be- DEMOCRATIC squads $100 per call. tems for replenishing supplies. gin at 6:30 p.m. The public is in- David W. Jopling 62 145 55 164 95 105 183 149 150 79 279 191 203 60 1920 “I think this is a big mistake at Other Business vited to attend. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Obituaries WILLIAM ‘BILL’ FOUCH MARY C. RIGGLEMAN SHARON C. MILLS William E. “Bill” Fouch, 71, of Mary Catherine Riggleman, age Christmas ornaments and decora- Sharon C. Mills, 68 of Moore- er and wife Carol of Moorefield, Petersburg, passed away Thursday, 84 of Lawton, Okla., formerly of tions. She was an avid supporter of field, W.Va. passed away on Thurs- W.Va., six grandchildren and two May 12, 2016, at his home. Palm Harbor, Fla. and Fisher, W.Va. the Knights of South Branch Valley day May 12, 2016 at University of great-grandchildren. Virginia Hospital in Charlottes- Born April 6, 1945, in Martins- was born to Sally Virginia (Kuyken- Jousting Club where her husband, Along with her parents, she was burg, he was the only child of the dall) and Charles Edward Bobo, John was a Knight for over 20 years. ville, Va. preceded in death by two sisters, late George Fouch and Violet E. Sr. on February 25, 1932 at Fisher, She was preceded in death by Born on December 13, 1947 in Fouch. W.Va. and departed this life in Law- her husband, John Seymour Riggle- Moorefield, she was the daugh- Margie Hottinger, Erma Helmick Mr. Fouch graduated from Ter- ton, Okla. on May 7, 2016 at the age man; a sister, Jean Frances Sher- ter of the late Irvin L. and Edie and four brothers, Wayne Crider, ra Alta High School and West Vir- of 84 years, 2 months and 12 days. man; and a brother, Charles E. (Whetzel) Crider. Harlan Crider, Johnnie Crider ginia University. He served in the Born and raised in Fisher, W.Va., “Buss” Bobo, Jr. Sharon owned and operated and Ervin L. Crider Jr. U.S. Army, the National Guard Crider’s Store for over 30 years. Mary graduated from Moorefield Survivors include 2 daughters Funeral services were held on and ended his military career as High School in 1950. She then at- and their families: Daughter-Cin- She was a member of the Moore- Sunday May 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. in commander of the Army Reserve tended and graduated from beau- di Kesner and Raymond, Lawton, field Church of the Brethren. She unit in Romney. He worked at the Stream, N.Y., and Todd A. Fouch ty school in Maryland. Following Okla.; grandchildren, Jared Kesner, was a loving wife, mother and McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Grant County Press for more than and daughter-in-law Heather, of beauty school, she worked in Wash- Jessica Daniels and Jess, Kelly and grandmother. Baker, W.Va. with Pastors Russell 40 years, serving as editor-in-chief Nitro; six grandchildren, Rich- ington, DC and then in Petersburg, Spencer Weiss; great grandchildren, Surviving is her husband Elmer and Lucy Webster officiating. In- for most of that time and eventu- ard Feliciano, Isaac Fouch, Ty- W.Va. before opening her own shop, Dallyn, Abby, Kennady, Sawyer, L. “Buck” Mills whom she married terment followed in Asbury Cem- ally becoming part owner. During Catherine’s Beauty Shop in Moore- Wyatt, and Baby Weiss due in June. on May 11, 1968. She is also sur- ler Fouch, Tierra Fouch, Ashlee etery, near Baker, W.Va. his journalism career, he served Fouch and Abigail Fouch. field, W.Va.. Daughter-Jeannette Squitiro and vived by two sons, Wesley A. Mills as president of the West Virginia Steve, Palm Harbor, Fla.; grand- All arrangement are under Family received friends from 2 She married John Seymour Rig- and wife Kim of Martinsburg, Press Association and was the re- gleman of Fisher, W.Va. in Septem- children, Luke and Lizeth Squitiro, W.Va., Mark A. Mills of Stephen the direction of McKee Funeral to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon, May cipient of the 2007 West Virginia ber 1952 in Cumberland, Md. They Vinnie and Natalie Squitiro, Lind- City, Va., a brother, Rodney Crid- Home, Baker, W.Va. Premier Journalist Award. 15, 2016 at Schaeffer Funeral made their home at Fisher in the sey, Cory and Nick Squitiro; and He served as president of the Home with a memorial service to Moorefield area for many years. Af- great grandchildren, Alejandra, age in action Petersburg Kiwanis Club; was in- immediately follow with military ter he passed in 1993, she moved to Marcella and Daniella Squitiro. strumental in establishing the rites by the Potomac Highlands Palm Harbor, Fla., to be close to her Funeral Services will be con- MENU Those making donations were Grant County Chamber of Com- VFW Post 6454. Inurnment will be youngest daughter, Jeannette and ducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, May 23 -27, 2016 Lola Crider, Lona Sherman, Polly merce and also served as its presi- at a later date. family. In 2010 she moved to Law- 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Mathias, Moorefield, Miller, Ida Staggs, Patty and Har- dent; served as president of the ton, Oklahoma to live with her old- Chapel, 107 Washington Street. In- Wardensville The family suggests memori- old Michael, Moorefield Vol. Fire Petersburg High School Athletic al donations be made to St. Jude est daughter Cindi and her family. terment will follow at the Newhouse Mathias & Wardensville - Home Boosters; and was a member of the She was a member of the Oak Cemetery near Moorefield. Dept., Moorefield Lions Club, Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Delivered Only American Legion. He was Presby- Grove United Methodist Church in Condolences, shared memories Meals served at 12:00 Noon David Miller, Teresa Colna, Food Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, terian by faith. Fisher, W.Va.. She loved to spend and photos may be left on Mary’s Mon., May 23 - Cabbage w/ham, Lion and the Moorefield Exam- TN, 38105-3678, www.stjude.org. He is survived by his wife of 48 her free time crocheting and mak- Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneral- buttered potatoes, peas, pudding iner. All donations--time, money, Arrangements are under the di- ing Afghans for friends and fam- home.com . years, Jo Anna “Jodi” Fouch; two Tues., May 24 - Fish, cole slaw, food, etc. are greatly appreciated. sons, Robert L. Fouch and daugh- rection of the Schaeffer Funeral ily. She participated in many craft Arrangements are under the di- French fries, jello w/fruit Have a safe and happy week. ter-in-law Geovanny, of Valley Home in Petersburg. shows selling her homemade rection of the Fraley Funeral Home. Wed., May 25 - Chicken nug- ************* gets, green beans, beets, dessert JAMES CARLTON HEISHMAN OLIVIA “DALE” HEFNER Thurs., May 26 - Taco salad w/ HCCOA receives funding from meat, beans, lettuce, onions & to- federal and state entities including Olivia “Dale” Hefner, age 87 of Surviving is a son, Robert and James Carlton Heishman, 80, Along with his parents, he was matoes, tortilla chips, peaches WV Bureau of Senior Services, Morningside Drive, Moorefield, Debbie Hefner of Moorefield, of Baker, W.Va. passed away on preceded in death by a sister, Eliz- Fri., May 27 - Cook’s choice W.Va., passed away Tuesday morn- Upper Potomac Area Agency on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the home abeth Mathias and a son, James W.Va.; a sister, Pearl Evans of Due to the availability of deliv- ing May 10, 2016 at the Grant Re- Aging, local government, dona- of his granddaughter, losing his Carson Heishman. Maysville, W.Va.; a granddaugh- ered food, substitutions are some- habilitation & Care Center in Pe- tions and memorial contributions. battle with cancer. James served in the U.S. Navy times necessary. tersburg, W,Va. ter, Allison and Hunter Mongold James was born on January 19, and was a life member of the VFW ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD WE HAVE ENSURE. Flavors 1936 in Baker, W.Va., and was the Hastings, Pa.. He was a welder She was born on January 24, of Inwood, W.Va.; and a great- SENIOR CENTER available are chocolate, vanilla, son of Carson and Minnie Jenkins and a member of Lost River Unit- 1929 in Purgitsville, W.Va., and granddaughter, Danica Mongold. Mon., May 23 - Puzzles, Crafts strawberry and butter pecan. Reg- Heishman. ed Methodist Church. was the daughter of the late John Funeral services were conduct- Tues., May 24 - Puzzles, Crafts, ular and plus in same flavors. The He is survived by his wife of Funeral services were held on Will George and Daisy Brown ed on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Senior Shopping, 1:00 54 years, Eleanor Moyer Heish- Friday, May 13, 2016 at Lost River George. cost has increased and we will only Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Wed., May 25 - Puzzles, Crafts man; a daughter, Donna Combs United Methodist Church, Baker, She was a Charter Member accept checks for Ensure. No cash. Washington St., with Minister Jon Thurs., May 26 - Puzzles, Crafts of Baker, W.Va.; a son, Jeffrey W.Va. with Pastor Jonathan Hed- of the Moorefield Church of the Sorry for the inconvenience. Any Fri., May 27 - Puzzles, Crafts, Heishman of Olympia, Wash.; four rick officiating. Interment was at Brethren and had retired from Leininger officiating. Interment Bible Study, 11:15 questions call the Center at 304- grandchildren, Richard J. Combs, Greenwood Cemetery, Lost River. Hester Industries after 40+ years. was at the Olivet Cemetery. Wednedsay, June 1 - 11:30 .M. - 530-2256. Baker, W.Va., Amanda Barnes In lieu of flowers, please make A quiet lady who enjoyed walking Condolences, shared memories noon - OUTSMART THE SCAM- MEDICARE - Do you need (Danny), Augusta, W.Va., Jere- donations to Lost River Unit- and loved reading, she had an infi- and photos may be left on Dale’s MERS - A seminar on Grandpar- my Combs, Lexington Park, Md., ed Methodist Church, c/o Lana nite affection for her cats. help with Medicare Parts A, B, Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneral- ent Scams, Lotter Scams, Fraud, Hunter Heishman, Seattle, Wash; Wilkins, 3241 SR 259, Baker, WV Her husband, James Robert C, D? Call to make appoint- home.com. presented by Yvonne Williams of four great-grandchildren, Ginger 26801. Hefner preceded her in death in ment with Arline by calling the Edward Jones. and Gracie Combs and Linsey and All arrangements were under August 2004. Two brothers, Del- Arrangements were under the REMINDERS Senior Center at 304-530-2256, Rheagan Barnes; and a brother, the direction of McKee Funeral bert and Thurman also preceded direction of the Fraley Funeral If you want to pick up/carry out 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through Fri- Ralph C. Heishman of Baker. Home, Baker, W.Va. her in death. Home, Moorefield, W.Va. a meal at the Senior Center call day. Anyone who needs extra help by 9:30. Wardensville area, please May 22, 1947: Supreme Court Mountain in November 1863. with Part D thru DHHR or Social call by 9:00 a.m. for a home deliv- Justice Margaret ‘‘Peggy’’ Work- The West Virginia Encyclopedia Security you can check and change ered meal. Persons under the age man was born in Charleston. In is a project of the West Virginia your plan anytime after Dec. 7 to of 60 are welcome to come and eat the election of November 1988, Humanities Council. For more in- be effective Jan. 2016. Call to set with us at a cost of $3.50 per meal. she became the first woman on the formation, contact the West Vir- up an appointment. West Virginia Supreme Court of Any donation over $3.50 would be ginia Humanities Council, 1310 The Seniors have necklaces and Appeals and the first woman to be greatly appreciated. Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, DONATIONS other craft items available for sale. The following events happened elected to statewide office in West WV 25301; (304) 346-8500; or visit on these dates in West Virginia Virginia. e-WV at www.wvencyclopedia.org. history. To read more, go to e-WV: May 23, 1862: In what became The West Virginia Encyclopedia at known as the Battle of Lewisburg, Union troops repelled a Confeder- www.wvencyclopedia.org. Epiphany of the ate advance, killing 38 and wound- May 18, 2012: Ice Mountain in ing 66, while losing only 13 men. Hampshire County was named a Lord Catholic A member of the Baldwin-Felts May 23, 1941: Rod Thorn was National Natural Landmark by the Detective Agency. born in Princeton. Thorn attended Church U.S. Department of the Interior at May 20, 1949: Nick Joe Rahall II West Virginia University, where he a ceremony to mark the 50th anni- was born in Beckley. When Rahall was an All-American guard. Thorn Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV versary of the program. entered Congress in 1977, he was has had an extended and distin- 304-434-2547 May 19, 1920: Ten people were its youngest member. guished career in the National killed in what became known as May 21, 1853: William M.O. Basketball Association. Saturday Mass 5:00 PM the Matewan Massacre. Baldwin- Dawson was born in Bloomington, May 24, 1896: Confederate Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Felts detectives came to Matewan Maryland, just across the Potomac General John Echols died in to evict striking miners and their River from what is now the East- Staunton, Virginia. Echols served families, but Police Chief Sid Hat- ern Panhandle of West Virginia. in the Kanawha Valley in 1862 and field tried to stop the evictions as He became the 12th governor of commanded Confederate forces at being unauthorized by law. West Virginia. their defeat at the Battle of Droop Duplicate BriDge cluB Walnut Grove A Howell game was played on ly and Steve Kimble, 56 1/2; Bill Church of the Brethren May 11 with four tables in play Long and John Childs, 46 1/2; Sue in the South Branch Duplicate Halterman and Helen Chambers, Rt. 55 East, Moorefield Bridge Club held at Colt’s Res- 46; Sandra Evans and Polly Ours, just before Corridor H exit taurant. There were eight pairs 45; and Kay and Bruce Leslie, 42. Sunday School 10 a.m. playing 28 boards with an average The bridge club meets each Church Service 11 a.m. match-point score of 42. Wednesday at Colt’s Restaurant Overall winners were Jim Kel- beginning at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Donnie Knotts 1-877-371-9928 E VERYONE W ELCOME ! 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Rig Granite - Marble - Bronze Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Memorials - Markers - Mausoleums SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. Final Date Engraving Service Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. available Worship – 11 a.m. Interim Rev. Harold Tongen Expert Design & Superior Workmanship Area Representative: 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD GLENDA PARSONS BECOME INVOLVED 304-530-2307 Moorefield, WV •1-304-434-2179 AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016- 5 Social Reardon Presented Eastern’s Baker PreSchool Founders Day Award for 2016 Eastern West Virginia Com- munity and Technical College’s Graduates Six Executive Dean of Finance and Operation Services Penny Reardon was presented with the 2016 Founders Day Award in ceremonies held earlier this year. “The Board of Governors re- view nominations annually to present the Harold K. Michael Award,” said EWVCTC Presi- dent Charles “Chuck” Terrell. “It is given to an individual who has made a significant contri- bution to the college.” Terrell said Reardon was chosen based upon her “con- Brenna Rexrode Brently Kessler Traper Dove tribution to the leadership and Penny Reardon with Eastern WV Community and Technical College financial stability of the institu- President Dr. Chuck Terrell. tion.” Doman Received WVU Honorary Degree at Potomac State’s Graduation

David B. Doman, Ph.D., a prin- During his 24-year career as a cipal aerospace engineer at the Air civilian with the U.S. Air Force, Force Research Laboratory and he has been responsible for sev- the director of the Control Science eral research, development and Center in the Aerospace Systems flight demonstration projects. Directorate, was presented with a With a strong preference for re- WVU Honorary Degree, Doctor maining actively engaged in the of Science, during Potomac State technical aspects of work, he has Lilly Gillaspie Ian Brill Wayne Wilkins College of West Virginia Univer- made research contributions to a sity’s 2016 Commencement held wide range of topics in aerospace The Baker Charge Pre- Baker. Mathias. Saturday, May 7. engineering including: dynamics School will hold its’ gradua- Trapper Dove is the son of Mark your calendar and A native of Fort Ashby, Dr. and control for reusable launch tion on Thursday evening, Brian Dove and Kelly Halter- plan to attend this service. Doman earned the rank of Eagle vehicles, hypersonic aircraft, flap- Scout in 1984. He was licensed as ping-wing micro air vehicles, pilot May 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the man Dove of Mathias. Refreshments will be served a private pilot and graduated from modeling, precision airdrop, and Baker United Church in Bak- Brenna Rexrode is the in the fellowship hall and ev- Frankfort High School in 1987. aircraft thermal performance. He In 1989, he graduated from PSC has been the author or co-author er. daughter of Dan and Crystal eryone is invited to attend. and Aerospace Engineering, as an and transferred to WVU, where of more than 160 widely cited The children will have the Rexrode of Kirby. The Baker Charge is now associate editor for the Journal of he graduated magna cum laude scholarly publications and has program along with a gradu- Lillie Gillaspie is the taking registration for the with a B.S. degree in Aerospace been awarded four U.S. patents Guidance, Control and Dynamics, ating service. The children daughter of Tiffany Rooms- 2016-17 school year. The Engineering in 1991 and received with three more pending. and as the chair of the Guidance, and staff have had another burg of Rio. child must be three years old the WVU College of Engineering Dr. Doman has actively served Navigation and Control Technical wonderful year. We have six Ian Brill is the son of De- and potty trained. Rufus A. West Award. He earned his local community, WVU and Committee of the American Insti- tute of Aeronautics and Astronau- to graduate with 12 remain- rick and Amanda Combs of Please contact Sandra R. an M.S. degree in Aeronautics and professional engineering societies Astronautics from Purdue Univer- at the national and internation- tics. ing. Wardensville. Fitzwater at 304-897-5530 sity in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Aero- al levels. He has recently served Dr. Doman is the son of Billy Brently Kessler is the son Wayne Wilkins is the son if you are interested or for space Engineering from Virginia on the Visiting Committee of the and Velma Doman of Bean Settle- of Ryan and Shelly Kessler of of J.W. and Shana Wilkins of questions. Tech in 1998. WVU Department of Mechanical ment.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, MEMORIAL POTLUCK DINNER Thank You because fear involves torment. I want to congratulate But he who fears has not been Hosted by “Friends of Moose Evans” made perfect in love. Shawna Crites on her Saturday, May 21 from 2-4 p.m. 1 J OHN 4:18 (NKJV) Mathias Community Center, Mathias WV. landslide victory and Please bring a covered dish if you can and prepare to hear I’d also like to thank and offer up your great “Moose” memories. Items he those who supported wore, collected and loved will be on display. Call my candidacy and/or for more information: 304-897-6795 (Debbie) or allowed me to put a 304-897-8766 (Lana) (please leave message). sign on their property. As always, it was good to see some old friends and meet some folks I hadn’t known before. – A.J. Wade

I want to sincerely say “thank you” to every person who supported and voted for me in the May 10 th Primary Election. I would greatly appreciate your continued support and vote in the November 8 th General Election. Re-Elect ISAAC SPONAUGLE Democrat for House of Delegates Paid for by Friends of Isaac 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Library WindoWs New DVDs organism deep beneath the ocean country Summer; 4) by Mary Alice out his term as sheriff of their ru- Booked by Kwame Alexander – An earth monster decides to move The Boy (PG-13) – A young begins to grow, threatening hu- Monroe – When a stranger arrives ral Tennessee mountain town. The Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer in with a human family. mankind, there is only one hope: in Charleston, a long held fam- year is 1936, and her role is largely and hates books, but soon learns American woman takes a job as a Captain Awesome vs. the Sinister nanny in a remote English village, to annihilate it. But as Gideon ily secret threatens to silence the symbolic, except for the one task the power of words as he wrestles only to discover that the family’s and his colleagues soon discover, wedding bells ringing for the Muir that only a sheriff can do: execute with problems at home, stands up Substitute Teacher (Captain Awe- eight-year-old is a life-sized doll the “meteorite” has a mind of its sisters. Scandals surface, family a convicted prisoner. to a bully, and tries to impress the some; 16) by Stan Kirby – When that the parents care for just like own-and it has no intention of go- bonds are questioned, and prom- The Loney by Andrew Michael girl of his dreams. a sinister substitute teacher takes a real boy, as a way to cope with ing quietly. ises are broken and renewed. Hurley – When the remains of a The Relic of Perilous Falls (Will over their class, it is up to Eugene the death of their actual son twenty The Fireman by Joe Hill – When Night Shift (Midnight, Texas; young child are discovered during Wilder; 1 ) by Raymond Arroyo years prior. After violating a list of a worldwide pandemic of sponta- 3) by Charlaine Harris – At Mid- a winter storm on a stretch of the – A thrill-seeking twelve-year- and the rest of the Sunnyview Su- strict rules, a series of disturbing neous combustion threatens to re- night’s local pawnshop, weapons bleak Lancashire coastline known old boy with a mysterious family perhero Squad to find Ms. Beasley and inexplicable events bring Gre- duce civilization to ashes, a band of are flying off the shelves--only to as the Loney, a man named Smith heritage discovers ancient objects and foil the sub’s plot. ta’s worst nightmare to life, leading improbable heroes battle to save it, be used in sudden and dramatic is forced to confront the terrify- of rare power--and must protect Raymie Nightingale by Kate Di- her to believe that the doll is actu- led by one powerful and enigmatic suicides right at the main cross- ing and mysterious events that oc- them from the terrifying demons Camillo – Hoping that if she wins ally alive. man known as The Fireman. roads in town. Who better to figure curred forty years earlier when he who will do anything to possess Deadpool (R) – After a rogue The Weekenders by Mary Kay out why blood is being spilled than visited the place as a boy. them a local beauty pageant her father experiment leaves him with accel- Andrews (Reg. Print, Audiobook) the vampire Lemuel. Death at Breakfast by Beth The Apprentice’s Quest (War- will come home, Raymie practices erated healing powers, ex-special – When Riley Griggs is served with Heat and Light by Jennifer Gutcheon – Old friends Mag- riors, A Vision of Shadows; 1) by twirling a baton and performing forces operative Wade Wilson papers informing her that her is- Haigh – Forty years ago, Bakerton gie Detweiler and Hope Babbin, Erin Hunter – Living peacefully good deeds as she is drawn into an adopts the alter ego Deadpool to land home is being foreclosed on coal fueled the country. Then the enjoying a stay at a picturesque around a lake, the four Clans come fight crime. and her husband is nowhere to mines closed, and the town wore Maine inn, help investigate the to decipher a prophecy that leads unlikely friendship with a drama Regression (R) – When a fa- be found, she turns to her island away like a bar of soap. Now Bak- suspicious arson death of a de- one medicine cat apprentice on a queen and a saboteur. ther admits to a crime against his friends for help and support, but erton has been granted a surprise manding and imperious guest quest to determine the fate of all Into the Wild: Yet Another Mis- daughter without remembering when Hope’s estranged son, Bust- each of them has their own secrets third act: it sits squarely atop the the warrior Clans. adventure (Chicken Squad; 3) by having committed it, a detective and the clock is ticking as the mys- Marcellus Shale, a massive deposit er, the town’s deputy sheriff, is as- Strudel’s Forever Home by Mar- and a psychologist investigate the tery deepens. of natural gas. Now the question is: signed to the case. tha Freeman – Strudel, a homeless Doreen Cronin – The fluffy, fear- crime and uncover a nationwide Blood Flag (Paul Madriani; 14) to drill or not to drill? Shadow War (Tom Locke; 1) by dachshund, loves listening to Jake less Chicken Squad detectives are mystery. by Steve Martini – Defending a cli- Prayers the Devil Answers by Sean McFate – An elite Ameri- read from Chief, Dog of the Old determined to find out who the ent accused of killing her father, Sharyn McCrumb – Suddenly can mercenary takes on a secret West at the animal shelter. When new addition is in their yard, so, New Fiction & Mysteries attorney Paul Madriani is drawn thrust into the role of primary mission to rescue a businessman’s Jake decides to adopt him, Stru- equipped with the latest surveil- Beyond the Ice Limit (Gideon into a treacherous conspiracy dat- caretaker for her family following family in Eastern Europe. del vows to be as brave and loyal Crew; 4) by Douglas Preston (Reg. ing to World War II. the tragic death of her husband, as Chief. lance gear, they venture into the Print, Lg. Print) – When a complex A Lowcountry Wedding (Low- Ellie Robbins is appointed to serve New Jr. Fiction Ruffleclaw by Cornelia Funke – wild to get answers. You Have Now Entered the 4-H Zone - Time for 2016 4-H Camp

Hardy County youth will have gether. Most important, campers tact the 4-H office for schedule, a child to camp or still wishes to. grams and activities offered by the the chance to share the outdoors will have a chance to get outside, cost and details and an application Hardy County camp relies on the West Virginia University Exten- at the 2016 4-H Camp “You Have makes friends and have fun. form at 530-0273. dedicated volunteers and support- Now Entered the 4-H Zone” Over Hardy County 4-H camp is an The 4-H program also has a ers to make the camp experience sion Service are available to all 200 youth and over 40 adults will educational and fun experience fund to assist 4-H families. For possible. persons without regard to race, experience Camp Pinnacle at the based on the “4-H Essential Ele- this 2016 camp, reduced fees are If you would like more infor- color, sex, disability, religion, age, annual two weeks of 4-H Camp. ments” which youth need to de- available to qualifying 4-Hers to mation about this resident camp The 2016 camp will be alive with velop. These include a sense of help with attendance. Special experience, contact the WVU Ex- veteran status, sexual orientation special programs and amazing ac- belonging, generosity to others, thanks to all who donated to send tension Office, 530-0273. Pro- or national origin. tivities about nature, science, and being part of a group and the abili- safety. Classes include workshops ty to master a skill. These qualities in heritage crafts, foods, animals, Outreach Team, the Hardy Coun- help educate youth and enhance neWs briefs ty Sherriff’s Department, Cel- swimming, STEM, sports and the school performance, community uting to drivers taking to the roads ebrate WV, special WVU STEM Wild, Wonderful West Virginia gallery openings, farmers market, usual group games, including the awareness and service to others. encourages the public to vote for culinary art demonstrations and Science Counselor and programs at record levels and the 2016 sum- traditional campfire fun! Camp is open to all 4-H mem- their favorite outdoor adventures artist demonstrations during Me- on leadership and more! Evening mer driving season is expected to Unique programs include mu- bers and youth grades 3 and up. in the Ultimate Outdoor Throw- morial Day Weekend, May 27-29. campfires and some of the great- rival 2007 when gasoline demand sic, sports and presentations like When space is available, the camp down Bracket. The bracket puts 32 For detailed schedules in each a program from the Adam Booth- est camp food ever, will make welcomes friends and all other hit an all-time high. The notable of the state’s top adventures head community, go online to http:// growth in gasoline demand could WV Story Teller, WV Space Public youth value the time they have to- county youth to participate. Con- to head in an exciting statewide www.artspringwv.com/ cause pump prices to become vol- competition. The full bracket will ********** atile leading into the summer driv- be available for voting until May The annual Wine and Arts Fes- 20. Complete the full bracket at tival will be held on the grounds of ing season. Refineries nationwide MHS Sports Banquet Scheduled www.GoToWV.com/throwdown/ the historic Boydville Mansion in are ramping up production, which and enter to win an outdoor gear Martinsburg May 28-29. Guests should help increase supplies in prize package. can sample West Virginia wines, regional markets. This is good The Moorefield High School Sixteen former athletes have Holly Martin - Class of ‘78 ********** and listen to live music from jazz news for the average driver, be- Sports Banquet will be held on been chosen to be inducted in this Gary Barr - Class of ‘66 American Mountain Theater’s to blues to folk and rock. For cause if supply can keep pace with Tuesday, May 31. year’s class of honorees to join the Susie Shupe - Class of ‘85 Premier 2-Hour show on May more information call 304-264- demand, averages should remain At 6:00 p.m. there will be a so- 19 members who were elected into Jack Smith - Class of ‘54 26 kicks off the 10th Anniversa- 8801 or go to http://www.travelwv. relatively low and drivers should cial in the cafeteria with refresh- the Hall of Fame in 2013. ry Season in Elkins. Tickets for com. continue to benefit from compar- ments (finger food) and drinks This years MHS Alumni As- “Tack” Clark, coach all performances and informa- ********** ative savings at the pump. Prices followed by the presentation of sociation Sports Hall of Fame in- Jim Vance - Class of ‘51 tion are available on the website, AAA Fuel Gauge reported last across West Virginia ran from a awards and recognition of high ductees are as follows: Pat Kerns - Class of ‘53 www.americanmountaintheater. week that unleaded fuel in West high of $2.373 in Huntington to school athletes scheduled to start Eugene Baldwin - Class of ‘51 William “Bill” Hunt - Class of com, or by calling the box office at Virginia dropped three cents to a low of $2.250 in Morgantown. at 6:30. Harold Mongold - Class of ‘56 ‘68 888.793.4379. Performances run $2.284. The national average was This year the Moorefield High Mask Harwood - Class of ‘43 In Hardy County, gas prices last Rick Park - Class of ‘73 through October. at $2.209. Historically gasoline School Alumni Association will Harlan Hott - Class of ‘52 ********** demand increases leading into the week continued upward to $2.29 begin an annual event inducting Gerald Calhoun - Class of ‘42 Family and friends of high Artspring 2016 is a tour of Tuck- summer driving season, and this at Baker and $2.25 in Moorefield, members into the MHS Sports Herb Hawse - Class of ‘71 school athletes and Hall of Fame er County Arts including live mu- year so far is no different. How- Baker and Wardensville. Hall of Fame. Larry Eye - Class of ‘71 inductees are invited to attend. sic, silent auction, fine art vendors, ever, lower gas prices are contrib- ********** HARDY TIMES 4-H Camp fice, the old 911 Center building. 324 or will be on Thursday, May 19. Any- or call 304-822-5174. Information Hall of Honor will be dedicated at [email protected]. one interested in the radio hobby also available online at www.wvca. 2 p.m.. A memorial service will be Its camp time in Hardy County. TASC Testing are welcome. More information is us/districts/pvcd. held in the gym at 3:30 for the de- The local June 4-H camp is open South Branch Career and Tech- Spring Concert to any youth 3rd grade and older at www.pharc.org. ceased alumni. The evening meal nical Center has announced the The East Hardy Middle and DAR Meets in Hardy County. It’s a great time will be served at the Fire Hall. TASC Testing Center Schedule, High School Bands will be having Poster Contest The South Branch Valley Chap- to meet friends and experience the There is a cost for the meal. For formerly known as G.E.D, for the their final concert of the year on The Potomac Valley Conser- ter DAR will meet on Saturday, great outdoors. 4-Hers, time to get information call 304-897- 5634 or 2015-2016 School Year. Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the vation District is seeking entries May 21 at 10 a.m. at Taggart Hall your registration in too. Contact 304-897-5896. to attend. • May 19-20,2016 3:30-8:30 p.m. for the 2016 Conservation Poster the WVU Extension 4-H Office at high school auditorium. A recep- Civil War Museum & Visitors Dates are subject to change. Contest. The theme of this year’s 304 530 0273 for details. tion will follow the concert. All are Center in Romney. All members Camp Scholarships Registrations must be made no lat- welcome. contest is “We All Need Trees.” and interested persons are en- Scholarships are available Energy Express er than the Monday of the testing Students in grades K – 12 are en- couraged. for children ages 7 - 12 to Camp Energy Express is coming to week. For more information or to PHARC Meets couraged to participate. The age Horseshoe in July. A completed Moorefield Elementary School. schedule contact Amanda Barger, The Potomac Highlands Ama- categories are: K-1; 2-3; 4-6; 7-9 Mathias Reunion application must be submitted by The WVU Extension Office is 304-257-1277, or teur Radio Club (PHARC) holds and 10-12. The deadline is May 31 The Mathias School reunion Friday, June 17. For information looking for donations of craft [email protected] its monthly meeting on the third For information or to obtain an will be held on Saturday, May 28, or an application, contact Corrie items such as paper towel tubes, Steve Arbaugh, 304-257-1331 or Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. entry form, contact the Potomac with registration at 8 a.m. A free Andrews at Eastern WV Com- fabric, small containers with lids. [email protected] the Hardy County RRT building Valley Conservation District of- lunch will be served at noon in the munity Action Agency at 304-538- Bring them to the Extension Of- Vera Shockey 304-434-8000 ext. in Moorefield. 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~~~In Memory~~~ Photo by Diane Hypes

Editor’s Note: This is the twenty- pan where he served eight months 30, 1996. During this period Joe third in a series of articles on Korean as a Combat Infantryman. did three tours. He was in Desert War Veterans living in and around From Camp Drake, Guy was as- Storm in 1991, served in Haiti in Hardy County. signed to the combat area in In- 1994, and from January to June of chon, Korea. “We traveled first 1996 he served in Bosnia. By Diane S. Hypes by train for about 15 miles of the Today, Joe operates the family Moorefield Examiner trip,” Guy said, “and then got a farm including a chicken operation Editor’s Note: A little over a week after I interviewed Korean War Army Veteran, Guy Delawder, he died at his If there was ever a road whose ride for another 20 miles by truck, located on Never Ending Lane. home surrounded by his many family members. I am sorry his story did not get printed in time for him to read, name describes it perfectly, it has to before walking the last 30 miles to When the interview with Guy is but my impression of this wonderfully tranquil man, with eyes that seemed to look through to your soul, is that be “Never Ending Lane,” near Old the front line. We were now in full finished I return via Never Ending Guy Delawder learned very early how to live the life he was given, and wasn’t bothered by the life he never had. Fields, W.Va. where after traveling combat mode with temperatures Lane to Rt. 220 and find myself to near the end of it I find the home that were 10 degrees below zero. contemplating the long lasting af- of Korean War Army Veteran, Guy We left that area on December fect war experiences must have on “Pen” Delawder and his charming 26th and made our way back to In- a veteran’s life, and their family’s wife Betty. The Delawder home is chon and then were sent to Seoul, life. located in an area that is true West Korea. Obviously, it varies with each Virginia, where you can see rolling “They took all of our heavy person, but in each veteran’s life hills, forested mountains and true clothes away from us,” Guy said, there is a thread of knowledge West Virginia tranquility. “so we would stay cold, and stay and experiences that will always be I am welcomed into the awake. Once we went two weeks present and will remain with them without food being delivered to Delawder home by Guy’s wife, forever. us. They supplied us with ammuni- Betty, who is a lovely, wonder- Perhaps it is, that despite the tion, but no food. fully calm woman blessed with the experiences we all have, whether “Eventually, we were sent back friendliest eyes and a personality to good or bad, life is what Eleanor to Japan for more winter training go with it. I am also introduced to Roosevelt once said: using snow shoes and skis. We did, their daughter, Sonja Girsis, who “In the long run, we shape our however, have winter clothes in is visiting from Florida, and their lives, and we shape ourselves. The Japan,” Guy said. “I also drove a son, Joe, who also lives on Never process never ends until we die. Ending Lane where he operates truck during that period, hauling And, the choices we make are his parents’ farm and chicken op- soldiers back and forth to the Base ultimately our own responsibility.” eration. Camp, plus did six weeks of War- No one realizes that more than We move into the Delawder liv- fare Training.” our veterans who have looked life ing room where Guy is resting. He During this period (November of 1951), Guy and his brother, in the eye in ways that we could has had some medical problems re- Photo by Diane Hypes James (Jake), also an Infantry- never even imagine. It is to their cently, but rises to greet me gracing Betty and Guy Delawder me with that wonderful Delawder man, met up on a troop ship where benefit, and our advantage that smile. He is a tall good looking guy, Jake was guarding prisoners who the men and women who serve our and is the kind of person who has were being moved from a Tokyo country in war have the grit it takes never met a stranger. Stockade to Alcatraz in California. Photo by Diane Hypes to face what life can sometimes Guy was born April 18, 1931 in In April of 1953 Guy was sent Betty and Guy Delawder throw at you. back to Korea for training on Baker Rocks, W.Va. to James Ed- lives in Rio, Retha Delawder of Sonja, a quiet, slender, pretty Amphib Landings finally return- own and operate an appliance ward Delawder, Sr. and Este Mae Moorefield, Guy Delawder Jr. (de- woman, served from 1982 to 1987, ing to Fort Knox, Kentucky where company. Evans Delawder family of nine ceased), Sonja Girsis, who lives in spending 1982-1983 on a ship in he was discharged from the Army Guy and Betty’s youngest son, children, six boys and three girls. Florida, and the youngest mem- Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, on April 11, 1954. He had served Joe, is a charismatic kind of guy He attended Durgon, Riverside, ber of the family, Joe, lives in Old at Camp Justice, a small strategi- three years in the Army and was 24 with a wonderful smile, who re- and Toll Gate schools and then Fields, and runs the family’s farm. cally located base, which the mili- years old. minds me of his father. He was in started high school, but found he The Delawders also have 11 grand- tary likes to call the “Foot Print Not one to waste time Guy mar- the Army from July 29, 1988 un- didn’t like it so he went home and children, one step grandchild, of Freedom”. She also spent from ried his girl friend, Betty Bosley, til November 30, 1996. He spent went to work. three great grandchildren, and two 1983 to 1986 working as a comput- on April 17, 1954. Betty, a wonder- five years in the 351st. Ordnance And, work is what Guy did. His step grandchildren. er operator in Norfolk, Va. and in fully friendly and caring woman Co. Reserves. On January 3, 1991 many work skills include farmer, A very interesting aspect of the 1986 to 1987 had the job of heli- was the only child of Joseph and was sent to Desert Storm with the carpenter, drilling for natural gas Delawder family is their combined copter mechanic on a ship. Upon Desta Bosley. She was born May 351st. wells, working in coal mines oper- service to our country. Besides returning home, Sonja went into 13, 1935 and attended grade school In July 29, 1993 Joe went from ating heavy equipment, and cutting Guy and his brother, Jake, who the Navy Reserves for a year, and at Thrasher Springs, W.Va. She the Army Reserves into the regu- timber. “The last job I had,” he served in the Army, Guy and Bet- served in the National Guard until went on to attend Moorefield High lar Army, reporting to Fort Hood, said, “was operating two chicken ty’s daughter, Sonja, served in the 1990. School, graduating in 1953. Texas on December 3, 1993, where houses.” Navy, and their youngest son, Joe, Today, Sonja and her husband, Guy and Betty’s daughter, Sonja After graduation, Betty taught he was stationed until November He likes to say that he has lived served in the Army. Harold, live in Florida where they in the U.S. all but three years of his school one year in Baker where life, referring to the time he spent they were experiencing a short- in the Army during the Korean age of teachers. She explains that War. when she graduated, a scholarship When he couldn’t find a job in was available, which she was hop- the area, Guy decided to travel to ing to take advantage of, but they Fort Mead, Md. to enlist in the gave it to another girl who dropped Army. It was April 10, 1951, and out of school after only two weeks. he was immediately sent to Fort This was a big disappointment for Hood, Texas for Basic and Ad- Betty, who wanted to continue her vanced Individual Training (AIT). education. When finished with his training After they were married, Guy Guy came home for three days’ and Betty lived in Fisher, and then leave before being ordered to San built a house on Rig Road. In 1996 Francisco, California and assigned they moved to the home where to the 1st. Armored Calvary Di- they live today on Never Ending vision. He then boarded a troop Lane in Old Fields. ship, spending 21 days at sea sail- Guy and Betty have five chil- Guy and Joe pictured at Joe’s wedding where his father was best ing to Camp Drake in Tokyo, Ja- dren: Beatrice Shanholtz, who man. 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Wardensville Council Cautioned Continued from page 1 showed his income from the town New Business in Town ed from Northern Virginia and has Mayor’s Report day, May 12. The public is invited Police Pay was $19,000. Steve Shook, owner of Rarco exceeded all expectations. Ratcliff reported the Park House to attend. The presentation will be Vicki Dyer was upset that the In the February Mayor’s Report, Contracting, introduced himself to “We purchased the Pilgrim was being rented and a new family geared to protecting children from mayor reported the former police Ratcliff made reference to “a town the council. House and are in the process of was set to move in before the end Internet predators. manager at $40,000 a year, and a remodeling it,” he said. “We will chief made $52,000 a year. “I started a business 20 years of the month. Rental of the Park She is also working with the full-time Police Chief at $52,000 a have a design center upstairs and House provides a steady income The former police chief, Bradley ago and relocated here three years VFW and other places in Wardens- year.” vintage cottage decor downstairs.” for the park and pool. Dyer is Vicki Dyer’s nephew. ago,” he said. “I’ve seen some very ville that sell alcohol on an alcohol “We hear so much about misin- The Pilgrim House is an histor- Ratcliff said the pool was sched- serving class. It is offered through Vicki Dyer provided council formation and it’s the mayor who is positive changes in Wardensville ic house located across the street uled to open Memorial Day week- the West Virginia University Ex- members with a W-2, supposedly providing false information,” Dyer and wanted to be part of them.” from Capon Valley Bank on Main end. for Bradley Dyer, that supposedly said. Shook said his business relocat- Street. The Main Street Initiative met tension Service. “It could reduce and was well-attended. “People your insurance if you serve alcohol from all over Hardy County came and take the class,” she said. West Virginia State Police Inform and said they wanted to be part Haley said Wardensville was the Continued from page 1 and posted them online. enforcement. Local officials are than 19 million views on You Tube. of the Main Street Initiative,” she recipient of a $500 grant from Wal- to, phone numbers, passwords, So- The next day he was called into trained to work with the State Po- She committed suicide at the age said. Mart to help purchase an electron- cial Security numbers, those things the principal’s office, suspended lice to trace the source of the post. of 15. “I can never get that photo A community bike event was ic speed limit sign. The cost of the can lead a predator right to your from school and kicked off the “Don’t destroy the device,” Ed- back,” she said. held on April 17. Local business- sign is $2,500 and she will be look- door.” team. Some of his friends, the ones wards said. “Even if you or your woman Vicki Johnson, teacher Mi- “Your best defense is an open ing for other funding sources. Sexting, the posting of nude or whose pictures he posted, were child deletes the post, we can find chelle Holstein and David Nam of line of communication,” Edwards Haley reported the streets have partially nude pictures, is “epidem- also disciplined. He was ostracized it.” Happy, Joyous and Free Wheeling been swept thanks to the Division ic” Edwards said. It can lead to hu- by his friends and former team- If you think your child has been said. “Establish expectations for organized the event. More than of Highways and she is looking for miliation, bullying, blackmail, dis- mates. Goodbye college scholar- a victim of sexual solicitation, re- online behavior at an early age. Ex- 30 children came to have their bi- ciplinary actions and even police ship. port it immediately. Some of the plore the security features on your cycles inspected and were given a volunteers to repaint the yellow involvement. “Sexting is a crime So, how do parents respond if warning signs are receiving gifts child’s device. Establish privacy free bike helmet. Lucky Johnson’s curbs. that can be prosecuted in juvenile they find something on their child’s from people you don’t know, call- settings. Learn about the report- General Store provided refresh- court,” he said. electronic device that is inappro- ing unknown telephone numbers, ing options on the apps. Be careful ments. Other Business Pictures of violence, messages priate. using “secret” apps. of suggestive user names. Establish •The Visitor’s Center is still in of hate speech, offensive language, “Don’t frighten them,” Edwards “Tell your child it’s not their Recorder’s Report need of volunteers to staff it on strong passwords.” pictures of underage drinking and said. “Make sure they understand, fault and they won’t be punished,” John Crowe reported he attend- weekends. or drug use, are also inappropriate. it’s not their fault. Talk to them Edwards said. “It happens to both ed the Financial Managers As- The council voted to approve a about the consequences of for- girls and boys.” There are resources for parents “They can affect your future,” sociation conference and learned $673 repair bill for the police ve- Edwards said. warding inappropriate images or Cyber bullying is an ongoing who want to protect their children. Wardensville was not alone in its hicle. Tim’s Garage will perform Edwards showed a video of a texts. Help them report it. problem, Edwards said. “Suicide is www.cybertipline.org is connected budget situation. “Every town is the work. student athlete, with a promising “Hopefully, you’ve established rare, but it does happen.” suffering from a reduction in mon- with the National Center for Miss- The council voted to purchase future thanks to a college schol- the line of communication and you Cyber bullying is mean texts, ru- ing and Exploited Children. There ey coming from the state and a de- arship. After winning “The Big can explain why the subject is inap- mors, gossip and photoshopping Enter and Exit signs for the mu- is also www.commonsensemedia. cline in population,” he said. Game,” he and his friends had a propriate.” pictures. Crowe said Wardensville was nicipal parking lot located next to org, and www.netsmartzkids.org party where they were drinking If the post is extremely offen- Edwards showed a video made fortunate in that it was along a the New Biz Lauchpad. The lot is in addition to the WVSP Internet and acting silly. The student not sive or suggestive, report it to the by Amanda Todd, a teenager who main route for tourism. owned by the Hardy County Rural only participated in the inappro- social media site. Then report it to put a suggestive photo online. Her Crimes Against Children Unit and “There was $14 million in tour- Development Authority and offers priate behavior, he took pictures the WVSP ICAC or your local law “Never-Ending Story” has more local law enforcement. ism dollars that come into Hardy free parking for visitors. County every year,” he said. “Oth- •The council voted to table the er towns are not so fortunate.” appointment of Brenda “Susie” Planner Honored Crowe said he was starting to Largent to the Board of Zoning Continued from page 1 philosophies of how we want to ber of 2012. Prior to coming here, That, she said, is at least partly look at the town’s licensing fees Appeals and Tiffany Armentrout and Business and Operating taxes Hardy County has it than so many manage our growth and prosperity Scott spent six years as the Plan- “the result of having some regula- to the Park Board. They will be other West Virginia Counties. “ I while other communities are liter- ning Administrator for Greenbrier and how they can be more equi- considered at the next meeting. tion and land use planning in place table for the town and the busi- wish we could all realize how lucky ally fighting for their lives.” County. •The council approved a change nesses. we are and work together to make Many WV communities, she She noted that she was hon- here” for so long. in the Library Board bylaws. (the county) better in ways we all said, never had planning and are ored for the success story that we One other Hardy County resi- The next meeting of the War- agree are ‘better’.” now fighting to recuperate from have had in Hardy County in our Police Department dent, Tom Widder from the densville Council will be held on At the conference, she served the effects of unmanaged growth land use planning efforts. Much Patty Haley said she is working Monday, June 13, beginning at 7 as a discussion facilitator and as a and extractive industry with no of our success and leadership, Moorefield Planning Commission, with the Main Street Initiative to p.m. The meetings are held at the panelist discussing planning suc- planning, no standards, and no she said, has been because Hardy was nominated for an award as offer AED and CPR training for cess stories in WV. On that pan- proactive innovation. Much of the County enacted and has been able businesses. Conference and Visitors Center on “Outstanding Citizen Planner” at el, she “bragged about how many focus on the conference, she said, to maintain a viable zoning pro- A public meeting about Inter- Main Street. The public is invited Hardy County citizens have made was focused on dealing with dilapi- gram. That, she said, combined the conference, according to Scott. net safety will be held on Thurs- to attend. sacrifices of time and resources dated buildings and abandoned with building codes, is the number because as early as the 1960’s they properties. one way to prevent the dilapidated realized that they might lose the “When I compared this to our buildings issue that so much of the things they loved most about the struggles to gain support as we try rest of the state is grappling with. community if they didn’t formulate to find ways to innovate, diversify One of the conference attend- a formal plan to preserve them.” and manage growth while keeping ees, Scott said, told her “he had She noted it’s because Hardy our culture and beauty, I realize recently travelled through Har- County has been doing land use how lucky we are to have our prob- dy County for the first time and planning for 50 years that we can lems,” said Scott, who has been the thought it was some of the ‘most now focus on balancing “different county planner here since Novem- unspoiled’ country in the state.” ExaminEr

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Story & Photos them well. Our first matches, our keys were staying By Carl Holcomb up and making good net play. Our second match we Moorefield Examiner did lose, but we stuck together and that’s the best part about it. I love my doubles partner. I’m glad I didn’t Moorefield Tennis brought its largest contingent in pick anyone else, because we’ve grown into literally school history to the WVSSAC state tennis tourna- best friends. When you’re good, you’re good. When ment at the Kanawha City Schoenbaum Tennis Courts you’ve got it, you’ve got it. She was really good [Au- last weekend creating competitive matches and having drey Heaberlin, state champ]. It’s so sad that I will fun during the experience sharing the love of the sport never play another high school sport. It’s emotional, with everyone. but I’m glad to finish my career here.” The Yellow Jackets displayed great sportsmanship Bowman lost 8-4 to defending state champion An- throughout the competition, smiling and talking with drew Jones of Charleston Catholic. other players, supporting local players with cheers, Bowman did his best to ignore the noise surround- and even sharing their umbrellas. ing the match and was able to make good lobs and The umbrellas were used to provide shade from strikes cross court to maintain a competitive game. the hot sun, rather than rain drops as there were clear Jones showed his skill in service placement and was skies during the competition. just as talented at chasing down the ball to make re- It did rain significantly overnight on Thursday, so turns. the first doubles matches were held indoors before Bowman had sharp hits at the net and covered a lot the rest of the state tournament returned outside with of the court with good speed and precision, but the ex- plenty of sunshine and good spirits. perience Jones had allowed him to control the overall “We have a growing team and I’m proud of what tempo. they did,” Moorefield Tennis Coach Traci Eskridge Al- Jones won the state championship for No. 1 boys ley stated. singles again. “I think we have many more years to keep building. “It means a lot to represent Moorefield here, es- It was nice, but I would have liked more wins. Mal- pecially with the team I have now,” Moorefield No. lory [Sisler] has been working on this since last year. Moorefield Tennis Team cherishes the time spent at the WVSSAC State Tennis Tournament in Charleston: 1 Boys Singles/Doubles player Jacob Bowman com- The girls have a lot more work to do to be at where MHS Coach Traci Eskridge Alley, Mallory Sisler, Katie McCausley, Braxton Cook, Jacob Bowman, Mitch- mented. the boys are. It’s a dedication level and there’s only a ell Martin, Cody Turner, Troy Wilson, and Tyler Wetzel. “This is the most players we’ve had come out for few on the team that has it. It was really nice to have the state tournament in school history. It’s really awe- the representation. One coach made a comment that Mitchell advanced to state semifinals which is the The Thursday session of the state tennis tournament some and to have a No. 1 seed for boys come here for Moorefield for the first time is great. It means a lot to she only had one and I was thinking I had more than farthest for any Yellow Jacket singles player in school had the first round and quarterfinals for the boys and me to make it to the state tournament in my senior you. The program is getting better. It was nice for our history. girls top two singles divisions plus the first round for seniors to be here, except Tori Davis didn’t make it. year. I wish I could have prevailed more, but it is what Bowman and Sisler went down in the first round of the top seeded doubles and quarterfinals (first round) All the other seeded seniors made it, so that was really it is. Playing people from our region to this state level the singles competition on Thursday. for the third seed singles. nice for them. Mitchell [Martin] has only played two is a completely huge jump. The kid I happened to play Moorefield’s Sisler and McCausley won in the first Sisler lost to Huntington St. Joseph’s Audrey Hea- years and that’s what you get. He’s a very good athlete, was the state champion from last year. I did what I round, but lost in the quarterfinals. berlin 8-1 in the first round of the No. 1 girls singles but you can see the skill level of that boy. He was out could, but in the end he had more experience than me. “It’s just a great honor to represent Moorefield match. of his league. Half of the team was juniors, so they can His serves were ridiculous, there was nothing I could take this experience back to work on for next year.” High School here,” Moorefield No. 1 Doubles player Heaberlin was dominant with service points do. I can remember two times I had the chance to do The Yellow Jackets featured eight players at the Katie McCausley noted. throughout the match, but Sisler did her best to defend something good, but there was too much pressure. state tournament including four doubles teams as “Its been a great experience even if we didn’t win. It the line despite the powerful serves. He was all-around better at every single attack. It was Mallory Sisler returned to the state tournament in the still was great to make it here. The first round went re- Sisler made a good effort on cross court volleys, but great to play with Mitchell [Martin], we got third place top seeded girls singles division and paired with Katie ally well. Our motto ‘play smarter, not harder’ played the momentum favored Heaberlin who went on to win at regionals and we won PVC championship together. McCausley for the No. 1 girls doubles, Jacob Bowman out well. If you make smart shots, you can win that the No. 1 girls singles championship. We should have made it together to win state, but they competed in the top seeded boys singles class in addi- way. Mallory and I did well at cross court shots and “It means a lot to me, just because it reminds me a had more experience than we did. When it came down tion to joining Mitchell Martin in No. 1 boys doubles, lobbing. Mallory and I did our best, but when some- lot of people don’t make it here,” Moorefield No. 1 to it, they made the plays. I did slam a couple out of Martin also competed in the No. 2 boys singles, Brax- body is better than you that’s it.” Singles/Doubles player Mallory Sisler remarked. the court. It’s one of the greatest feelings when you hit ton Cook and Cody Turner played in the No. 2 boys All of the other matches for the Yellow Jackets re- “It’s an honor even if you don’t win. It’s great con- a winner or slam the ball out of the court and it gives doubles, and Tyler Wetzel and Troy Wilson rounded sulted in losses, even Region II champions No. 3 dou- sidering we don’t have recognition usually in Moore- you and your partner a bolt of enthusiasm to play bet- out the Moorefield competition in the No. 3 boys dou- bles Wetzel and Wilson went down in the best of three field as a sport, thanks boosters. It’s good to show peo- ter. One time we almost ran into each other, but we bles. series in their first round semifinal match. ple we are a proud team of Moorefield and represent Continued on page 2B Following The Yellow East Hardy Crushes Yellow Jackets In Playoffs Brick Road To Vienna Story & Photos By Carl Holcomb Story By Carl Holcomb Flinn grounded out, but Emma Baker came through Moorefield Examiner Moorefield Examiner with a single into left field to change the momentum in the Yellow Jackettes favor. The rainstorms last week Moorefield was redirected on a detour since last Perhaps rattled by the hit, Simmons issued a walk wreaked havoc on the playoff season by the Lady Wildcats and have been travel- to Bethany Smith before Tara George ripped an RBI schedule, but the Cougars stayed ing off the beaten path twice this year before finding single into left field as Moorefield took a 1-nil lead. focused and dry waiting for the the yellow brick road to Vienna with a 4-2 victory Simmons jammed Macie Zirk into a pop-out to systems to dissipate and got the in the Class A Region II semifinals over Pendleton retire the side. field ready for action against rival County in Franklin last Saturday with one last toll to Markwood was in the pitching circle for the Yel- Moorefield as the second round pass through before reaching that state tournament. low Jackettes and didn’t allow a base runner in the of the Class A Region II Section 4 Solving the rise ball had been the biggest problem first inning with a strikeout to start against Brandy playoff game finally got underway when facing Pendleton County, but this time Caylie Roberts, then forced a groundout from Flinn to about an hour after the expected Simmons started the game and the Yellow Jackettes Alyssa Vetter, and Simmons lined out right back to start, yet East Hardy created its created hits early to force Taylor Townsend to step in Markwood. own kind of storm with hits and and Moorefield was ready this time. Moorefield’s Kylie Crites started the second in- runs for a five-inning 13-3 victory It looked like trouble starting the game as Sim- ning with a single shot into left field and dashed over the Yellow Jackets last Satur- mons struck out Rebekah Markwood and Summer Continued on page 3B day in Baker. A two-run blast by East Hardy’s Nick Miller and a three-run home East Hardy’s Bryce Strawderman takes a swing at the ball against run by Austin Whetzel were some the Yellow Jackets in the Region II Section 4 playoffs. of the ways East Hardy moved around the base paths. Hardy County Sending 29 “We were focused and we better with four strikeouts over four in- Keller and collecting a groundout be focused this time of year,” East nings allowing two hits and one to close the side. Hardy Coach Chad Williams com- run, while Moorefield pitcher Wil After a strikeout, East Hardy’s mented. Schoonover was tagged for nine Jesse Miller drew a full-count walk Track Athletes To Charleston “People in and out of here since hits and 11 runs with four strike- and was sent home on a two-run outs in the same span. home run by Nick Miller for a 2-nil Story the state tournament in Charles- total. 8:00 getting the field ready, we Moorefield was the first to test edge. ton on May 20-21 with tickets The Yellow Jackets will be didn’t want to come out here and By Carl Holcomb the soil as Jestin Cosner was issued Schoonover closed the frame punched at the Class A Region II represented by Alex Eye (Dis- lay an egg. When we play focused Moorefield Examiner a walk after McDonald caught with a strikeout and flyout caught Tournament in Keyser last Thurs- cus, Shot Put), Zack Liller (Shot ball, we’re a good team. Our top a pop-up hit by Sloan Williams, by Cosner. day. Put), Brock Dolly (Shot Put), five in the order coming into the then Cosner was thrown out in a Williams singled off the center Moorefield and East Hardy Moorefield will have 20 ath- Trey Harvey (100, 200, 4x100), season, we knew they were go- fielder’s choice by Phillip Mullin field wall, but East Hardy’s Brett Track & Field teams qualified letes competing at Laidley Field, DJ Zirk (4x100, High Jump), Ja- ing to be hitters. It’s nice to see our bottom of the order guys hit. off the bat of Schoonover before Tharp was quick to collect it and 29 combined competitors for while East Hardy will take nine Continued on page 5B Nick Miller hit a home run coming he was left stranded on a short fly- prevent a double. out of the six hole, Phillip [Mul- out by Westly Martinez which was Cosner was issued a full-count lin] doubles, [Aden] Funkhouser snatched by Jeffery Mills overhead walk, then both runners advanced had some nice at-bats and drew a on the run beyond third base. on a passed ball. walk on a 3-2 with a couple foul “East Hardy is a good team A dropped third strike out made offs. Clay hit a couple of nice ones. and they played well. East Har- at first base didn’t provide time for In single A, if you can hit one to dy played better than we did,” a run, but Martinez stepped up nine, there’s not too many single Moorefield Coach Wade Armen- and plated Williams on a sacrifice A teams that can do that. This is trout noted. hit, 2-1. a resilient group of guys and that’s East Hardy got off to a rocky East Hardy went down in order why East Hardy High School is the start in the first inning going down on a groundout and two flyouts as School of Excellence. That’s not in order on a strikeout and two fly- the score remained the same. just something in sports, that’s the outs. Blake Watts drew a walk with type of kids they are. They don’t let Holden Sions singled into left one out in the fourth inning, then things faze them.” field in the second inning with Strawderman nearly caught a foul East Hardy Track & Field Shuttle Hurdles squad qualified for the state track meet in Charleston: East Hardy pitcher Corey Mc- one out, then McDonald notched ball diving into the bullpen fence. Chance Dove, Cole Swanson, Adam Larson, and Eli Vance. Photo by EHHS Track Coach Adam Simmons Donald controlled the mound a strikeout before walking Grant Continued on page 3B 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Yellow Jackets Share Continued from page 1B great returns and Sisler pitched markable saves in the process. the state championship. “It was a wonderful thing. It positive attitude gained from hav- in at the net as Moorefield finally Martin created some nice shots Charleston Catholic started the was nice and very rambunctious, ing the opportunity to play in the worked it out to win the point. We earned a point, down 4-1. which turned into errors upon re- serving and Wetzel made two nice very loud here. It was nice to see state tournament atmosphere and don’t have to talk as much now, be- Sisler and McCausley kept a turn as the lead was now 2-1. returns which had the Irish hitting the fans here, not as much as back represented Moorefield with hon- cause we know what each other will smile on their faces and tapped rac- Zubick continued to put pres- the ball out and in the net the next home obviously. We lost our focus. or, despite coming home empty do. I love watching the more experi- quets after good plays for encour- sure on Martin with slices across time. All we needed to do was keep fo- handed. enced players go head to head here, agement. the net forcing returns to go awry Wilson got in some good hits as cused. We just didn’t hit our spots.” Moorefield Boys finished in sev- it was an amazing atmosphere.” Bluefield did well at creating as the tables were turned into a 5-2 well to build a 1-0 lead. Moorefield made a lot of errors enth place overall out of 18 teams, Martin defeated Chapmanville tough returns forcing the ball to lead for Charleston Catholic. Wilson struggled with first serves, down the stretch, but having the ex- while the Moorefield Girls placed Regional’s Colton Townsend 8-4 in ricochet out of bounds en route to The last point was tough to earn but got the second ones into play. perience of being at the state tour- 11th out of 21 teams at this state the first round of the No. 1 singles the 8-1 win. for Zubick as Martin fought hard Charleston Catholic broke the nament is something to cherish. tournament. with solid serves and great move- Returning to the courts out- forcing hits into the net and out serve and forced a number of errors The Yellow Jackets fought hard See more photos from State Tennis ment around the court slicing the side, Charleston Catholic No. 2 of bounds ten times, but it wasn’t to create a 2-1 lead. among the elite competition with a action on page 5B. ball to the right spots where the ball boys doubles Joe Kelly and Drew enough to counter the mistakes Whetzel served some out of couldn’t be returned. Elliott were able to take the lobs made on his side. bounds, but later got back in a All season long, Martin has been by Moorefield’s Cody Turner and Martin typically charged the net groove for a little bit. swift with the racquet making top Braxton Cook and slam home an for big slams in previous matches Wilson stepped up with some net speed volleys and never backed 8-0 win. this season, but Zubick took that down from that strategy in the play forcing the Irish to take shots Turner made some good serves element out of the game with lobs matches at the state tournament. out. overall, but the Irish always had an and good placement in the corners. Parkersburg Catholic No. 1 boys The Yellow Jackets started to answer. There were a couple times Mar- doubles Morris and Chidestar lose focus and made more returns “It felt good, not many people tin got the opportunity to track the edged Moorefield’s Bowman and sail out of bounds or land in the net make it here,” Moorefield No. 2 ball down near the net and scooped Martin. as Charleston went up 5-3. Doubles player Braxton Cook not- it over. Morris and Chidestar did a bet- The Irish made some service er- Martin showed versatility as well ter job at finding the holes on the ed. rors and Wilson made a couple with backhand volleys, but couldn’t court and were very quick at return- “I was glad we were one of them good returns in a row, but that was ing shots at the net. to make it here and represent gain enough momentum as Zubick off set by wide volleys from Wetzel. Bowman and Martin communi- Moorefield. It was a huge atmo- kept the volleys coming. The entire Moorefield team was cated for the most part on making sphere with more people cheering, There were a number of times observing this match and cheering, volleys, but one time nearly collided so you had to zone everybody out. Zubick caught Martin off guard but at one point Sisler pretended to with each other going after a lob. You had to focus on your game. with soft touches at the net and phone a friend as a type of “lifeline” There were times Bowman and I’m glad I ended my career here at went on to win 6-1. for the match. Martin created some great slams at state and not at regionals. They had Zubick went on to win the No. 2 Some of the Yellow Jackets used the net, but for the most part it was better location and were one of the boys singles championship. nicknames to cheer on Wilson and the back row defense that needed best teams we’ve faced. Hopefully “It means a lot to represent Wetzel which got them smiling to hustle the most. they make it to the championship Moorefield,” Moorefield No. 2 Sin- again. The afternoon finished with Mar- and win it.” gles/No. 1 Doubles player Mitchell The errors became too unsur- tin battling against Independence’s Cook made several hits at the net Martin stated. mountable, despite a few strong Caleb Miller in the No. 2 singles to disrupt the Charleston Catholic “The school has done a lot for hits here and there to overcome the quarterfinals with Martin garnering attack at times. us, so it’s nice to give back to every- deficit in the loss. an 8-5 win to advance to the semifi- Kelly and Elliott won the No. 2 one. I don’t feel bad about losing, Whetzel made more smashing nals on Friday. boys doubles state championship. it’s only my second year of play- hits at the net in the second set Martin was really fast along the “It’s nice to represent the school ing and I feel pretty proud of what and Wilson got serves to spin back baseline tracking down cross court and show we are some of the best I’ve accomplished. I really tried to into the net by the Irish to take an volleys for numerous saves through- players in the state,” Moorefield stay consistent, because both of the early lead, but Charleston Catholic out the match, then made some No. 2 Boys Doubles player Cody players I faced were really good. I countered with quicker returns into attacks of his own where Miller Turner said. tried to hit where they weren’t and empty space and forced net errors couldn’t get a good angle for a re- “It was a lot of fun and hopefully to hit to their weaknesses. I felt during the momentum swing. turn. it will get me ready for next year. good about my net play, but I think “It was really nice considering all Martin had some faults on first I will see what kind of level I have I could have finished off with more the guys made it here,” Moorefield serves, but overall kept the ball to get to next year. We could have slams. That’s just the way the game No. 3 Boys Doubles player Troy Moorefield No. 1 Girls Doubles player Mallory Sisler slams the ball as in play and was more efficient on played better, but they were pretty goes. In the semifinal, he just hit it Wilson commented. teammate Katie McCausley looks on during state tournament win. serve-receive. good. It was special and I like to really hard to where I wasn’t. He Moorefield’s first match of the be a part of this great team. Hope- was very consistent and didn’t mess day on Friday was indoors as Sisler fully we go down as one of the best up much. In doubles, we came re- and McCausley faced Bluefield’s teams in Moorefield history.” ally far this season together. It just Zoe Nicewander and Lily Wright in Martin faced Charleston Cath- didn’t work out here in our favor. the No. 1 doubles quarterfinals. olic’s Tyler Zubick in the No. 2 It was awesome. This was my first Bluefield eliminated the Yellow singles semifinals. Zubick beat Pe- state tournament trip in any sport, Jackettes with an 8-1 victory. tersburg’s Brandon Kimble in the so I really enjoyed it.” The Lady Beavers served first and opening round which denied a re- In the last match of the after- the ball went out of bounds, then match for Martin. noon pitted Moorefield No. 3 dou- on the following serve Sisler made Zubick won the best two of three bles Tyler Wetzel and Troy Wilson a return and Bluefield knocked it pro format 6-2 and 6-1. against Charleston Catholic’s Nick back over with McCausley hitting Martin started serving and got Hatcher and Jack Cimino in the the ball out. Zubick to make several returns out semifinal as the rest of the courts A return by McCausley was spun of bounds and into the net to take a emptied out. back into the net by Bluefield, then 1-0 edge in the first set. The Irish won the best two out of the next serve-receive by Sisler was Zubick rallied with cross court three semifinal match 6-3 and 6-1 hit out by Bluefield. placement making Martin dash to send Moorefield home earlier The Yellow Jackettes hit the net back and forth, who made some re- than expected and went on to win as Bluefield took a 1-0 lead. There were numerous errors from Moorefield on serves and angles on volley returns that went awry as the lead was extended to 3-0. McCausley got into a groove with

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By Jay Fisher the biggest differences from the current team com- pared to the version that was struggling against Fur- The baseball team completed a non-conference man and Canisius. week by extending their win streak to nine games. The final week of the regular season is all on the That is a high under Randy Mazey, and they have road. They had Pitt on Tuesday, which is another im- also won 12 of the last 13 games. portant RPI game (WVU has played its way onto It started with a good win against Maryland. Fresh- the NCAA bubble), and then they travel to Texas man Michael Grove had a good outing, and the bats Tech for a three game series. The Red Raiders have provided enough offense for a 4-1 win. That was also already clinched the regular season title, and are a solid win for WVU’s RPI. ranked Top 5 in some polls. They feature some out- standing pitching that is backed up by one of the bet- The weekend saw a three game series with a de- ter hitting teams in the league. The Mountaineers cent William & Mary squad that currently is second could play well, and still get swept. The weekend in the Colonial League. The Tribe jumped out to a schedule is Thursday at 7:30, Friday at 3:00, and Sat- 7-0 lead in the opener, but WVU battled back with urday at 2:00. solid bullpen pitching, and timely pinch hitting to tie They are currently fourth in the standings, and in the game. The Mountaineers then won in the tenth theory could climb as high as second (but sweeping inning, 8-7. Texas Tech is highly unlikely). They will finish ahead In the second game, WVU took the early lead, and of the current fifth place team, Oklahoma. A key se- W&M came from behind. Once again, the bullpen ries will be Baylor at Texas, who are sixth and tied settled things down, and the Mountaineers had some for seventh in the standings. Either could pass up the key hits late and won another thriller, 7-6. Sooners for fifth in the standings, and either could The series and home finale was much more ho- end up as WVU’s first game opponent in the Big 12 hum compared to the first two. WVU grabbed a 4-0 Tournament. lead in the first inning and never looked back. The The track team finished ninth at the Big 12 Cham- Mountaineers cruised to a 6-1 win. In his last home pionships. They were led by second place finishes by game, senior outfielder KC Huth was 2-3, with 3 RBI, Millie Paladino in the 1500m run, and Amy Cashin a very nice way to cap a career. in the 3000m steeplechase. WVU also scored points There are two important features of the win in some field events with Hannah Stone (high jump, streak. The first is that the young talent on offense 4th), and Shamoya McNeil (triple jump, 6th) is starting to mature. Young players like Ivan Vera The rowing team finished 8th at the Big 12 Cham- and Braden Zarbnisky have stepped up and are hit- pionships. The highlight was the second varsity ting well. Additionally, the bullpen is finally showing eights, who finished fifth. Senior Elizabeth Kantak signs of stability and effectiveness. Those have been earned All Big 12 honors.

East Hardy Crushes Continued from page 1B the lead was extended. Whetzel returned to the plate and smashed the Keller was given a walk, but McDonald denied a three-run dinger to make it 11-1. run with back-to-back strikeouts. Moorefield’s Seth Hoyt came in to pitch and got McDonald smacked a leadoff single as Watts col- out of the jam as Jesse Miller got on base with an er- lected the ball near first base, but didn’t have anyone ror and a groundout closed the inning. to throw to and wasn’t able to get to the bag in time. Cosner and Schoonover were both walked to start There was some chatter from the Moorefield dug- the fifth inning, then the Cougars sent Tharp in as out during Whetzel’s at-bat, then he created an RBI the closer. single and advanced to second on the throw home. Martinez grounded out, then Hoyt reached on an Jesse Miller garnered an RBI double to center error with Cosner scoring in the process. field and Whetzel saluted the Yellow Jackets when A pickoff attempt went awry at first base and crossing home plate which created a warning from Schoonover scored to cut the deficit to 11-3. the umpire. Tharp forced a groundout and got a strikeout to Schoonover countered with a strikeout, but the finish the side. Cougars responded with an RBI double by Mullin for Hoyt recorded back-to-back strikeouts, but East a 5-1 lead and the damage continued. Hardy wasn’t willing to give up on a five inning game. Aden Funkhouser singled, then was ruled out when Skovron and Strawderman waited patiently for hit by the ball off the bat of Skovron which negated a walks, then Tharp was hit by a pitch to load the bases. scoring opportunity. McDonald hit the game-winning, two-run produc- A wild pitch went out of play creating a run scored, ing single for the final score of 13-3. ten Strawderman reached on an error by Williams. The Yellow Jackets were scheduled to play Paw Tharp hit an RBI single and McDonald added Paw again in an elimination game on Monday with another run as Watts had no play at first base with the winner facing East Hardy in the championship on Schoonover not making it over to first base in time as Tuesday and another game if necessary tonight.

East Hardy’s Nick Miller is greeted at home plate by teammates after a two-run home run against the Yellow Jackets in the Region II Section 4 Baseball playoffs in Baker last Saturday.

Following the Yellow Brick Road Continued from page 1B groundout to retire the side. slow reaction by the Lady Wild- Audrey Helman scored on the cats. around the bases on passed balls third error which was made by Kylie Crites executed an RBI before scoring on a wild pitch for Markwood off the bat of Jessica groundout, then Paige Crites was a 2-0 lead which was during a walk Helman. given a walk. to Paige Crites who took advan- Moorefield grounded out twice Kites singled into left field to tage of the situation and made it and flew out in the fourth inning, load the bases, then Markwood around to third base. yet Pendleton County was pre- smacked an RBI single into left The Lady Wildcats turned to vented from running the bases center field for a 4-1 advantage Townsend in hopes of shutting too as Smith recorded two strike- before Raines caught a pop-up to down Moorefield in the second outs and Kylie Crties collected a get out of further trouble. inning, allowing a walk to Savan- grounder by Hartman for the last Smith notched a strikeout, then nah Kite to put runners on the out. Morgan hit a sharp grounder to corners before getting out of the In the fifth inning, Flinn reached Markwood who quickly threw to jam by sandwiching two strikeouts on an error with one out and ad- Vetter for the out, and the Lady around a groundout. vanced to second base as the ball Wildcats failed to get on bases as Pendleton County’s Casey was bobbled by Wimer and thrown the next batter grounded out to Keplinger hit a grounder to Baker past Keplinger. Kylie Crites. in left field for a single in the bot- Baker singled and Flinn got to Pendleton County kept the tom of the second inning, but the third base for runners on the cor- Yellow Jackettes from scoring in Lady Wildcats failed to score as ners, then Baker was called out the seventh inning by forcing a Arricca Morgan hit into a fielder’s at second base on an appeal and groundout and catching two fly choice collected by Kylie Crites to Smith lined out to Jessica Helman. balls. Smith, Caitlyn Wimer struck out, Roberts singled to right field Hartman hit a leadoff single and Haley Hartman grounded out where Paige Crites grabbed the into center field, then Larissa to Crites. ball in the grass with two outs, Raines hit into a double play by In the third and fourth innings, then Helman followed with a Kylie Crites to Vetter. Moorefield wasn’t able to get a blooper in the same area before Helman singled and scored on base runner and the Lady Wild- Smith turned the tables with a an RBI double by Roberts for cats cut the deficit in half in the strikeout on Simmons. a 4-2 score, but the rally was de- third inning. In the sixth inning, the Yellow nied by Smith with a game ending Errors have plagued the Yellow Jackettes added two insurance strikeout. Jackettes and there were three in runs. Moorefield advances to the Re- a row as Pendleton County had George bunted towards third gion II Championship tomorrow the luck of those mistakes to cre- base and got to first base for a at South Harrison (1:00) with the ate one run, but that’s where it single in the leadoff spot, then ad- winner punching at ticket to the ended as Bethany Smith came in vanced on a sacrifice hit by Zirk state tournament in Vienna on pitching a strikeout and forcing a and took off for third base on the May 25-26. 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Moorefield Escapes Suspended Playoff Bout Against Paw Paw Story & Photos 2-1 edge. reached on an error by Haggerty at By Carl Holcomb Crabtree responded with two third base. Moorefield Examiner strikeouts to end the inning. Crabtree and Kidwell went In the third inning, neither team down swinging on strikes as Sions got a runner aboard as Haggerty The Yellow Jackets held a 2-1 retired the side. lead entering the fifth inning last added two strikeouts and Keller Moorefield got ready to finish Tuesday over Paw Paw in the open- collected a groundout, while the the game as Seth Hoyt was hit by ing round of the Class A Region II Pirates forced two groundouts and Section 4 Baseball playoffs, but a caught a line drive. a pitch to provide the first runner torrential downpour suspended It was starting to rain and Hag- and advanced to second base on a the game and the weather pushed gerty quickly notched two more passed ball. the game all the way to Friday strikeouts, then issued a walk to After a dropped third strike for night where it came down to a mis- Abrell before a groundout retired an out, Watts struck out looking at cue creating the winning run for the side. the ball. Moorefield in a 3-2 eight inning Watts reached base on an error Ours plated the game winning as the ball sailed over first base battle. run with the help of an error by “The kids stayed focused in the when he arrived, then stole second Ridgeway at second base as the practice time we had. Garett [Hag- base and advanced on a flyout by Yellow Jackets claimed the playoff gerty] and Holden [Sions] had Ours. great pitching performances. We Sions hit into a fielder’s choice win 3-2. have to play hard and focus on one with the throw coming home to The Yellow Jackets lost to East game at a time now,” Moorefield prevent advancement, then the Hardy on Saturday, then had a re- Coach Wade Armentrout stated. throw to first base got Sions out match with the Pirates on Monday. Moorefield starting pitcher Ga- and an alert effort of a toss to third rett Haggerty tossed eight strike- base nearly got a double play. outs in four innings of work before Williams grounded out as the the rain suspended the game. Yellow Jackettes held on to a 2-1 The Pirates got on base to start lead. the game on an error with Land- After throwing a ball, the rain on Ridgeway getting to first base, came down very hard and the then stealing second base with an game was called for the night. additional miscue. The storms postponed the fin- Haggerty countered with a ishing of the playoff game with strikeout and Seth Hoyt caught a it not resuming until Friday and fly ball in right field for the second Holden Sions came in to pitch for out. the Yellow Jackets. Paw Paw’s Michael Crabtree Sions struck out Paw Paw’s Er- smashed an RBI triple in the right nest Swartz to start the fifth inning, Moorefield’s Grant Keller got the pass and started to apply the tag on Paw Paw’s Zack Harrold for an out in the Region II Section 4 opening round game at George Hott Field. center field gap for a 1-0 lead, then then Landon Ridgeway popped Haggerty closed the door with a out to Keller and Matthew Gine- strikeout. van flew out to Seth Hoyt in right the corners. The Yellow Jackets didn’t man- walk for the Yellow Jackets, but Crabtree was on the mound field. A pitch got away from Martinez age to score as a groundout and no score was created as Crabtree for the Pirates and got help from Moorefield failed to get on bas- and Abe scored on the fumble, flyout stopped the attempt. countered with a two strikeouts Mathew Kidwell on a catch in right es on two flyouts and a groundout. then Crabtree was caught stealing. The Pirates went down in order and forced a groundout to push field for the first out off the bat of The Pirates evened the score in Kidwell reached on an error, in the seventh inning on a strike- the game into extra innings. Sloan Williams. the top of the sixth inning. then Harrold hit into a fielder’s out, flyout, and groundout. Sions garnered a strikeout to Moorefield’s Jestin Cosner sin- Devin Abe reached on an error choice and Abrell struck out to Williams was issued a leadoff start the eighth inning, then Abe gled into right field and stole sec- by Keller, then advanced on a wild end the side. S OCIAL S ECURITY DI SABILITY ( IF NO ond base after having to dive back pitch. Keller was given a walk with RECOVERY , to first base on a failed pickoff. Crabtree followed with a single one out, then Watts reached on an W ORKERS ’ C OMP & V EHICLE A CCIDENTS NO FEE ) • Death Claims Wil Schoonover knocked the into right field to place runners on error by Ridgeway. • Real Estate & Deeds • Automobile Accidents • Divorce & Custody ball into right field to create a sin- • Wills & Estates • Truck Accidents gle and place runners on the cor- • Criminal Law & DUI • Bankruptcy • Personal Injury • Motorcycle Accidents ners. There was a feeling it could have been a double, but only a single Sherman Law Firm transpired. Moorefield Office: (304) 538-3799 Romney Office: (304) 822-4740 Westly Martinez connected for Toll Free: 1-800-619-4740 the game-tying RBI single into left Lawrence E. Sherman, Jr., Esq. • Brian J. Vance, Esq. field and Jackson Vance came in as a courtesy runner. The Yellow Jackets stranded the runners on a pop-up and strikeout. Schoonover was replaced in cen- ter field by Derek Hoyt who went down on his knees to try to catch a blooper by Zack Harrold, but the ball eluded the glove to start the second inning. Moorefield catcher Westly Mar- tinez caught Harrold stealing on the next play with Grant Keller making the tag. Paw Paw’s Timothy Abrell sin- LOST RIVER gled into right field, then Dakota 304-897-6971 Gerry reached on an error as a 8079 SR 259, line drive ricocheted off the glove Lost R iver,W V26810 of Blake Watts at first base to put runners at the corners. WARDENSVILLE SOUTH BRANCH Haggerty recorded back-to- 304-897-3300 304-538-2816 back strikeouts to get out of the 285 E. Main St., 7570 US Hwy 220 S, jam with the game still tied at one W ardensville, WV 26851 Moorefield, WV 26836 apiece. David A. Rudich - Broker , Tim Ramsey - Realtor ® , After a groundout, Moorefield’s ® ® ® Jake Ours was given a walk. Ann Morgan - Realtor , Lynn Judy - Realtor , Ken Judy - Realtor , ® ® Holden Sions singled into left Vicki Johnson - Realtor , Paul Yandura - Realtor , ® ® field, then Williams created an Al Gramprie - Realtor , Donald Hitchcock - Realtor RBI single into center field for a MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 5B Hardy County Sending 29

Continued from page 1B Hurdles), Rachel Shaffer (4x100, Hurdles), Maxine Cassell (1600, garnered first place in the high shot put (Brock Dolly 4th 41’- up finish in the 1600 by Maxine 4x200), Sophia Riggleman (4x200, Shuttle Hurdles), Emili Flynn jump with a clearance of 6’-0” and 3.25”). cob Stickley (4x100), Trevor Srout Cassell (5:49.71) who also took 4x400, Shuttle Hurdles), Morgan (800), Brittany Barney (Shuttle anchored the 4x100 boys relay Moorefield Girls were runners- (4x100, 4x200, Shuttle Hurdles), fourth in the high jump (4’6”), Armentrout (4x400), Desirae Hurdles), Summer Funkhous- championship in a time of 46.80 up in the 4x100 (55.48), 4x200 Seth Snyder (4x200), Eric Mc- Morris (4x400), Hope Aristidou er (Shuttle Hurdles), and Julia along with Trey Harvey, Trevor (1:59.96), and high jump (Olivia third place in the 800 meter run Causley (4x200, Shuttle Hur- (Shuttle Hurdles), and Olivia Sel- Schoolcraft (Shuttle Hurdles). Srout, and Jacob Stickley. Sellero 2nd 4’-6”), then took third by Emili Flynn (2:37,70), and got dles), Jon Paugh (4x200, Shuttle lero (4x400, High Jump). The Yellow Jackets claimed Harvey placed third in both the place in the 4x400 (4:41.90) and an at-large bid in the shuttle hur- Hurdles), Owen Hartman (Shut- The Cougars will be repre- four Region II championships as 100 meter dash (12.05) and 200 shuttle hurdles (1:13.58). dles for fourth place (1:18.55). tle Hurdles), Rachel Malcolm sented by Chance Dove (Shuttle Alex Eye won the gold medal in meter run (24.15). East Hardy Boys were third There is hope for state track (4x100, 4x200, Shuttle Hurdles), Hurdles), Adam Larson (Shuttle the discus with a distance of 148’- Moorefield Boys got at-large place in the shuttle hurdles Lindsay Paugh (4x100, 4x200), Hurdles), Cole Swanson (Shut- 4”, Zack Liller won the shot put bids for shuttle hurdles (5th (1:07.22). and field medals to return to Har- Keiondra Morris (4x100, Shuttle tle Hurdles), Eli Vance (Shuttle with a throw of 46’-1.25”, DJ Zirk 1:12.26), 4x200 (4th 1:46.40) and East Hardy Girls had a runner- dy County once again.

Moorefield Discus and Shot Put - Alex Eye Moorefield Girls Shuttle Hurdles - Keiondra Morris, Rachel Malcolm, Moorefield Boys 4x100 - Trey Harvey, Jacob Stickley, Trevor Srout, Sophia Riggleman, Hope Aristidou DJ Zirk

Photos by Moorefield Track Coaches Vivian Carr and Barbie Stickley State Tennis

Mallory Sisler and Katie McCausley - No. 1 Doubles Tyler Wetzel - No. 3 Doubles

Jacob Bowman and Mitchell Martin - No. 1 Doubles Braxton Cook - No. 2 Doubles Cody Turner - No. 2 Doubles

Yard Sale and Silent Auction to benefit Hardy County Health and Wellness Center May 20 • 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wound Care Seminar May 18at Noon Hardy County Health and Wellness Center Sponsored by Hampshire Memorial Hospital Hardy County Health & Wellness Center 411 Spring Ave., Moorefield • 304-538-7380 Troy Wilson - No. 3 Doubles Mitchell Martin - No. 2 Singles Open Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8–noon

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Serving Hardy, Grant & Hampshire Counties for over 20 years! 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 ExaminEr ClaSSifiEdS [email protected] FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR RENT es available in Moorefield. Truck person at Colt’s Restaurant. tfn MISCELLANEOUS HOUSES LAWN AND GARDEN HOUSES loading docks available, Large out- EGG GATHERER needed for CARPET, VINYL, Laminates, 111 DOGWOOD STREET, Cale- BAD BOY Zero Turn Mower. WARDENSVILLE: BIG 3BR door parking area. Commercial, poultry farm in Fisher. Mobile Retail, and industrial space for and hardwood flooring of all types. donia Heights, Moorefield. 3 bed- 270 hours, 60” inch mower deck. 1.5BA historic house with beauti- home available. References re- available. Will built to suit. 304- C & P Carpets Plus, 108 South rooms, 1 bath, full basement, at- Excellent shape. $5,000 new. 27 ful interiors in center of town, den, quired. Call 304-434-2638, leave 530-6707. tfn Fork Road. 304-538-6462. tfn tached 2 car garage with additional HP Kohler engine, 6 new blades utility room, washer and dryer, 2 message. 5/25 HARVEST STORAGE: 5x10, BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT 1 1/2 car garage, enclosed above included. $3,900. Mike Simmons, front porches, back deck, big back EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST: 10x10, 10x20. Great location in for all new beginner hives, bee ground pool, garden area, on 1/2 304-851-7312. 5/25 yard, gorgeous view, off-street Potomac Center, Inc., is currently town. 304-703-2667. tfn suits, supers, tools. Call 304-703- acre. Reduced to $120,000. Shown 5’x40” 2014 TRIKE TRAILER parking. $775 per month plus seeking a qualified applicant for 7292. Located in Petersburg. 5/28 by appointment only. 304-538- or pulled yard trailer about 20 utilities (trash included in rent). the position of Employment Spe- SECTIONAL SOFA for sale. 6583. 6/11 miles with spare new tire, excel- Security deposit required. Avail- WANTED cialist in the Human Resources $450.00 obo. 304-851-6955. 5/28 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house lent shape, a lot of tie down hooks, able mid-June. 304-490-9004, text TO DO Department. The Employment with basement, attic, living room, titled. $250. Mike Simmons 304- or leave message or email jhsay- *PAINTING ROOFS* 26 years Specialist will be responsible for FOR SALE kitchen (eat-in), pantry, and mud- 851-7312. 5/25 [email protected]. 6/1 experience. Houses, Interior, processes related to recruiting, screening, and hiring direct sup- LAND/LOTS room. Hardwood floors, stove and LAWN/LEAF bagger for John house roofs, barn roofs, church refrigerator on a nice 1/2 acre lot Deere riding mower. Used 1 time. roofs, poultry house roofs, out- port professionals who work with BUILDING LOTS for sale start- FOR RENT with paved driveway. Located $50.00. Contact Kuykendall, cell buildings, mobile homes, fences, individuals with developmental/ ing at $25,000. Also 5 acre tracts MOBILE HOMES on Winchester Avenue, close to 304-257-7968. 5/18 staining log homes, businesses, intellectual disabilities. A bach- starting at $40,000. 5 acre lot great 3BR, 2BA, 14x70, 2000 FLEET- schools, pilgrims, and America pressure washing. Call Ronald elor’s degree in a related field or for hunting, lots of deer. Owner WOOD Mobile Home. Approxi- Woodmark. $69,900. 304-851-1802 Kimble, 304-358-7208. tfn associate’s degree with equivalent will finance with 10% down. 304- FOR SALE mately 2 acres, with septic and or 304-57-6306. 5/28 years of experience in the HR field 749-8411. tfn COMMERCIAL well. 5 miles from Moorefield, WV ROOMMATE WANTED considered. Must demonstrate APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES, PROPERTY 26836. $700 month and $700 Secu- PRIVATE BEDROOM and bath- proficiency in oral and written located at intersection of Spring FOR SALE FOR RENT or Sale only 3 miles rity deposit. 304-490-8032. tfn room. Must share common areas, communication skills and possess Run Road and Elkhorn Road in FARM EQUIPMENT from Mount Storm Power Plant living room and kitchen. Every- specific knowledge of internal and Dorcas, WV. Mainly wooded. Pub- JOHN DEERE 7 foot cut/1217 and Mt Storm Lake. Space 2000sq. FOR RENT thing included in rent (TV, Inter- external policy and regulations lic water available. Asking below hay bine, New Idea rake, Heston ft. Lodge with 2BR’s, 3BA’S, new STORAGE net, Electric and Water). Referenc- compliance. Basically a Monday appraisal. 304-851-2089. 6/1 530 round baler, Dexter tractor carpet, cathedral ceilings, stone *OLD FIELDS Storage* (Units es and background check required. – Friday, 40-hour work schedule; hay conditioner. Call 304-897- fireplace and large deck. Very pri- 5x10) (10x10) (10x20). Located 4.5 $400 month plus $200 security de- hours may vary to meet the needs 5334. $10,000. tfn vate and seclude, on 10 to 83 acres. FOR SALE Miles on Rt. 220 North of Moore- posit. Serious inquires only. 304- of the program. PC offers a com- Will be available on May 1st, so act AUTOMOTIVE field. Call 304-538-3300, 304-538- 851-6955. 5/28 petitive salary plus excellent ben- fast! 1-800-651-5540. tfn 1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, FOR SALE 2346 or evenings 304-538-6785. tfn efit package. Inquire: Potomac Burgundy, 4 door, good condition. FARM ANIMALS/PETS MTM STORAGE, 5x10, 10x10, HELP WANTED Center, Inc. Attn: Karen Fisher, 224,000K. 703-472-3141. 5/21 BLACK SIMMENTAL bull. Mod- 12x24, available. Rt. 55 East of COOK AND Waitress. Apply in Continued on page 7B erate frame, calving ease, semen Moorefield, additional larger siz- 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. tested. 540-335-1885. 5/28 110,250 miles. $4000. obo. 304- 851-6955. 5/28 HV AC Service Tech Skills: Experience in HVAC Trade Troubleshooting for Electrical & HVAC, Repairs, Maintenance • T op Pay with Benefits George’s of Edinburg, VA will be conducting a Job Fair on • Classroom Training • F ull Time Position, Rotating On-Call Duty May 18 & 25 at the WorkForce WV Career Center at: 151 Robert C Byrd Industrial Park Road, Ste. 1, • CFC Certifications Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Mail resume or apply in person Air Quality Systems 1407A US Hwy 220N, Moorefield, WV 26836 $500 HOURLY HIRING BONUS * Job Fair for Production General Labor Catchers C D L Local & Regional Maintenance Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration Entry Level Supervisors Prior Supervision experience required PREMIUM PAY FOR LIVE HANGERS AND LIVE CATCHERS!

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All States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 7B ClaSSifiEdS lEgal adS The Region VII Workforce 211 WATER STREET Continued from page 6 Center has openings for children. HAPPY JACK® Flea Beacon®: interior pictures, home interior Development Plan MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1047 If you are looking for safe, secure, Control Fleas in the home without Available for Public Review Human Resources Officer, One bears and angels. New candles in The Region VII Workforce Development ESTATE NUMBER: 1417 Blue Street, Romney, WV 26757; reliable learning environment for toxic chemicals or costly extermi- jar. 304-434-2077. 5/21 Board has prepared a draft Workforce De- ESTATE NAME: SUELLA DYER CRITES your child then look no further. velopment Plan modification for the period ADMINISTRATRIX: PAULA SUE MOWERY (304) 822-3861 ext. 129, kfisher@ nators. Results overnight! South- CINDY’S YARD SALE. May 20 July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The Plan 503 GARYS LANE potomaccenter.com or complete The Center participates in the ern States (304-538-2308), (ken- and 21, 2016 (Thursday and Fri- states goals and outlines the Board’s plan- PETERSBURG, WV 26847-9429 an application on line at www.po- Mountain Heart program as well nelvax.com). 6/11 ning and operational processes. Public day). 8:00pm-8pm. 1952 Pine participation is extremely important to the ESTATE NUMBER: 1426 tomaccenter.com E.O.E. as the Child Nutrition Program. So process of preparing a sound workforce ESTATE NAME: Ridge Road ( left off Corridor H). development plan. Citizens can review MARK ANTHONY DAUCHESS pick up the phone and give us a call YARD SALES the Plan modification May 9, 2016 through ADMINISTRATOR: LAWN CARE 304-897-5641. Purses, shoes, Vi- JEFF’S LAWN and Handyman’s at 304-434-7353 or just stop by. HUGE YARD and Garage Sale, June 7, 2016 at the Martinsburg WorkForce EDWARD G DAUCHESS onic sandals (9), purses (Coach), WV Career Center, 891 Auto Parks Place; 236 WALTER BELL LANE Service. No Job too big or small. 5/28 May 26th, 27th and 28th. 4148 Suite 135, Martinsburg, WV and the South LOST RIVER, WV 26810-8371 ATTENTION: MOOREFIELD bakeware, cups, clothing (men’s Branch Workforce WV Career Center, 151 We mow grass, brush hog, power Mill Gap Road, Lost River, Trout Robert C Byrd Industrial Park Road, Suite ESTATE NUMBER: 1418 wash, deck staining, hauling and High School Class of 1982. Organi- Pond area. From Baker, S. 259, and women’s), jewelry sets, ( Pre- 2, Moorefield, WV. The Plan modification ESTATE NAME: zational Meeting to plan 35th class is also available for review at the Eastern RAYMOND PRESTON DAUGHERTY SR removal of odds and ends. 304- 7 miles. Left Mill Gap Road, 4 mier). TOO MANY ITEMS TO WV Community Action Agency, Inc., 401 EXECUTRIX: CAROLYN D COMBS 851-1711. 5/28 reunion May 21, 2016 2:00 PM at miles Tout Pond area. Snyder’s. LIST! dishes, 2 desk chairs. Come Maple Avenue, Moorefield, WV; Grant 1898 JENKINS HOLLOW RD Colt’s Restaurant. 5/21 County Courthouse, Petersburg, WV; MATHIAS, WV 26812-8364 Surveyor equipment, tools, riding See!!! 5/21 Hardy County Courthouse, Moorefield, ATTORNEY: CLYDE M SEE, JR NOTICES NURSING EDUCATION Op- mower/ tongue and groove, 1”x4” SATURDAY, MAY 21, 8am-till? WV; Mineral County Courthouse, Key- PO BOX 700 portunity: Mineral County School ser, WV; Hampshire County Courthouse, MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0700 SEPTIC TANKS Pumped M & M unf. flooring, jig saw, furniture, Tools, clothes, furniture, antiques, Romney, WV; Morgan County Courthouse, FIDUCIARY COMMISSIONER of Practical Nursing is accept- Berkeley Springs, WV; Jefferson County WILLIAM H JUDY III Septic Service. Call 304-257-3191. clothing, housewares, 45 records, ing applications for the January everything. Rain or Shine. 207 Courthouse, Charles Town, WV; Pendle- PO BOX 636 tfn albums. Too much to list. Ellip- ton County Courthouse, Franklin, WV; and MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0636 2017 class now through July 29, Clay Street. 5/21 Berkeley County Courthouse, Martinsburg, LOOKING FOR something spe- tical exerciser. $900 will sell for ESTATE NUMBER: 1420 2016. For details, call Mineral SATURDAY, MAY 21st. Multi WV. You can obtain a copy of the Plan cial for your child’s birthday party $200 neg! Not responsible for ac- modification or additional information by ESTATE NAME: EUNICE MARIE DUNLAP County Technical Center, 600 Har- family Yard Sale. Corner of Wash- contacting WIOA staff at (304) 530-5258 or ADMINISTRATOR: JAMES C DUNLAP or other special event? Call Turbo cidents. 5/28 [email protected] The Plan 389 STATE ROAD 259 N ley Staggers Sr. Drive, Keyser, WV ington and Clay, Moorefield. 8am- the Clown! Balloon animals and YARD SALE: May 20th and is available for review at www.wvregion- WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851-8102 at (304) 788-4240, or print an ap- ? Women’s, men’s, kids, toddlers, 7workforce.org. magic. 304-268-8578. 6/1 21st at 1266 Walnut Bottom Road, The Workforce Development Board will ESTATE NUMBER: 1401 plication at http://boe.mine.k12. THE HARDY County Child Care Fisher, WV. Lots of baking dishes, toys and household items. Lorna, receive written comments on the Plan until ESTATE NAME: CLETA ARLENE FAWLEY wv.us/LPNProgram.aspx. 5/21 June 7, 2016. Please forward comments EXECUTOR: SAMUEL CURTIS WILKINS candy dishes, hen on nests, home Kristy, and Beth. 5/21 to the Region VII Workforce Development 29 ARKTON ROAD Board Executive Director, 151 Robert C BROADWAY, VA 22815-3836 Byrd Industrial Park Road, Suite 2, Moore- field, WV 26836. The Board will also re- ESTATE NUMBER: 1400 ceive e-mail comments at tjvanmeter@ ESTATE NAME: region7workforce.org. LAWSON CLINTON FAWLEY 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 4c EXECUTOR: KENNETH WAYNE FAWLEY 14334 SOUTH SUNSET DRIVE United States of America BROADWAY, VA 22815-2690 State of West Virginia County of Hardy, ss: ESTATE NUMBER: 1410 Notice of Administration / to Creditors ESTATE NAME: JAMES F FEDDON ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR Notice is hereby given that the follow- JAMES P GEARY ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- PO BOX 218 The Most Scenic Subdivision In Old Fields. Over 2 Acres Of Trees On Cul-de- bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office PETERSBURG, WV 26847-0218 Sac. Backs To Wet Weather Stream. Paved Entrance From Public Road. at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV 26836-0200. Any person seeking to im- ATTORNEY: JAMES PAUL GEARY Mountain Views, Great Neighbors And Family Friendly Atmosphere. Lot peach or establish a will must make a com- PO BOX 218 Approved For Construction Today. Public Water, Electric And Phone Service. plaint in accordance with the provisions of PETERSBURG, WV 26847-0218 Easy 10 Minute Drive Down The Scenic River Valley To Moorefield For Shopping, Work, West Virginia Code 41-5-11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the ESTATE NUMBER: 1398 School And Corridor H. $22,900 HD 9653898 Call Robert Williams 304-257-7940 qualifications of the personal representa- ESTATE NAME: tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, FRANK SALVATORE SELLARO shall file notice of an objection with the EXECUTRIX: MARYSIA SELLARO Outstanding 447 Unrestricted Acres. Wooded, Ponds, 1200 Ft River Frontage, County Commission within 60 days after 352 CRAB APPLE LANE County Rt. 7 Road Frontage, Logging And 4 Wheeler Roads Throughout. Hunt, the date of the first publication or within 30 PO BOX 221 Fish, Camp, Ride 4 Wheeler For Hours And Not Cross Same Path. Deer, Turkey, days of the service of the notice, whichever MOOREFIELD, WV 26836- is later. If an objection is not filed timely, Bear Everywhere. Family Compound, Hunt Club, Investment Property. Scenic the objection is forever barred. Any per- ESTATE NUMBER: 1413 Valley. 2 Hrs From Northern Va. New Survey. Priced Well Below Market. $489,500 son interested in filing claims against an ESTATE NAME: H D 9653927 Call Robert Williams 304-257-7940 estate must file them in accordance with JANET JUANITA SEYMOUR West Virginia Code 44-2 and 44-3 and/or EXECUTOR: ROBERT L MORAN 44-1-14A(10). 201 HUTTER ROAD 95 Unrestricted Acres. Beautiful Rolling Woodland, Not The Side Of A Mountain. Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- FISHER, WV 26818-4010 Many Nice Home/cabin Locations. Excellent Hunting For Deer, Turkey, Bear. ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- Spring Fed Creek And Streams. Full Of Oak, Walnut, Cherry Trees. Borders out reference to a fiduciary commissioner ESTATE NUMBER: 1385 unless within 60 days from the first publica- ESTATE NAME: EULA JEAN SITES 4500 Acre Outdoor Club For More Privacy. Escape The City, Mountain Retreat, tion of this notice a reference is requested EXECUTOR: JEFFREY A SITES Family Compound, Life On Your Terms. 5 Min To Town. $199,500 HD 9653971 by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor 2243 CUNNINGHAM LANE files a claim and good cause is shown to MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-8566 Call Robert Williams 304-257-7940 support reference to a fiduciary commis- ATTORNEY: JOYCE E STEWART sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- 113 WINCHESTER AVENUE 2 story farm house with several out buildings. One was missioner is listed herein, claims against MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1109 the estate(s) must be filed in accordance an old store, great for a small business. $120,000 with West Virginia Code 44-1-14A(10). ESTATE NUMBER: 1421 HD9584343 Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 ESTATE NAME: BOBBY EDWARD SMITH Publication Date: ADMINISTRATOR: L. ALLEN DAVY Wednesday, May 11, 2016 76 HUNTER HILL LANE This beautiful log home is situated on 3.89 level acres. Claim Deadline Date: OLD FIELDS, WV 26845-9149 Home features 1,900 sq. ft. w/ 3 BR, 2 BA, stainless Sunday, July 10, 2016 ESTATE NUMBER: 1404 steel appliances, etc. Enjoy watching the abundant ESTATE NUMBER: 324 ESTATE NAME: BRENDA L VETTER wildlife from your front porch. This home has a private ESTATE NAME: ROBERTA JEAN ALT EXECUTRIX: JOYCE L MONGOLD scenic setting but is close to shopping, restaurants, & National EXECUTOR: DALE A. ALT 103 CALEDONIA DRIVE P.O. BOX 962 MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-8819 Forests. $339,000 HD8495218 Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 OLD FIELDS, WV 26845 ESTATE NUMBER: 1428 Great piece of land. Fully timbered. Property has great views. Can be ESTATE NUMBER: 1402 ESTATE NAME: EDNA R VETTERS ESTATE NAME: BOBBIE L BLACK EXECUTRIX: ROBERTA RUTH O’NEAL subdivided once, with restrictions. $65,900 HD9527053 EXECUTRIX: ELVA LOUISE BLACK 11803 AYRES PIKE Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 NEW CARLISE, OH 45344-9032 Subscribed and sworn to before me on Gated 5.9 acres with GWNF access and camper on lot. Enjoy all the amenities 05/04/2016 has got to offer. Motivated Seller. REDUCED $20,000 PT8716084 Mt. Storm GREGORY L ELY Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 Clerk of the Hardy County Commission Village 5/11, 5/18 2c Nice Home On 2.28 Acres In Buffalo Ranch MEETING NOTICE Subdivision Located Between Petersburg Wv And The Hardy County Board of Health will Apartments meet in regular session on Wednesday, Cabins, Wv. 8 X 10 Shed And A New Oil Furnace May 18th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the confer- That Was Installed May 2015, 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 In Mt. Storm, WV ence room of the Hardy County Health De- partment, 411 Spring Avenue, Moorefield, Baths. Very Nice Location! $139,900 GT9 654304 Call HD Coppe 304-257-3270 has an upstairs one bedroom WV. A complete agenda will be available at apartment coming available. Apts. are above address three days prior to meeting. Nice 2 BR, 1 BA rancher style home located in the 5/18 1c center of town. Home has new vinyl and carpet wall to wall carpet, electric heat and throughout, all appliances convey and a small A/C. Laundry and community room Continued on page 8B outbuilding. This home is in walking distance to on-site. Rent based on 30% of adjusted Pilgrims Pride Plants. $109,500 HD9558280 Call HD Coppe 304-257-3270 annual income. Equal Housing Opportunity, Equal Opportunity Nice 3 BR, 2 BA ranch style double wide on 2.56 acres in South Fork Estates III S/D. Approximately 3 miles from town. Provider, handicapped accessible. $114,900 HD9578194 Call HD Coppe 304-257-3270

Comfortable rancher with 1,200 sq. ft. Home features 3 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, traditional floor plan, paved driveway, & etc. Convenient to shopping, schools, parks, restaurants, downtown, & Corridor H. $94,500 HD9637445 Call HD Coppe 304-257-3270

Location is everything! This building is located on the corner of Winchester Ave. & Main St. in the middle of Historic Downtown Moorefield. Fresh paint, heating and cooling unit upgrades. Main level is currently under a 3 year lease. Second level has 6 offices ready to add to your cash flow. $395,000 HD9557109 Call George Thomas 304-257-6296.

Location Is Everything! This Building Is Located On The Corner Of Winchester Ave. & Main St. In The Middle Of Historic Downtown Moorefield. Fresh Paint, Heating And Cooling Unit Upgrades. Main Level Is Currently Under A 3 Year Lease. Second Level Has 6 Offices Ready To Add To Your Cash Flow. Owners Will Help Make Your Purchase Comfortable. $395,000 Hd9557109 Call George Thomas 304-257-6296 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 18, 2016

lEgal advErtiSEmEntS [email protected] Continued from page 7B To discharge water entirely composed and this facility’s coverage under the Gen- TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1981 and of record in said Clerk’s office in cupying subject real estate to vacate said of stormwater associated with industrial eral Permit. Interested persons may con- VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Deed Book 166, at Page 653. Reference property. State of West Virginia activities - Outlet No. 001 and 002. The tact the Public Information Office to obtain By virtue of the authority vested in your is hereby made to said Deed for a more All costs for Deed preparation and trans- Department of Environmental facility is proposed to be covered under further information. undersigned trustee by that certain Deed particular description of the tract or parcel fer stamps shall be paid by the purchaser. Protection Sector A-3 of the existing General Permit. The application may be inspected, by of Trust dated the 27th day of June 2003, of real estate offered for sale herein. Said In the event that there are Federal Tax Division of Water and Business conducted: appointment, at the Division of Water and and of record in the Office of the Clerk of real estate is improved with a double-wide Liens of record against the real estate the Waste Management Manufacturer of dimensional lumber Waste Management Public Information the County Commission of Hardy County, home situate on said real estate. subject of the sale notice, the United States products. Office, at 601 57th Street, Charleston, WV, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 184, at The 911 address of the real estate being Government shall have the right to re- PUBLIC NOTICE Implementation: between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on busi- Page 713, executed by William Dale White offered for sale herein is 9496 SR 220, Old deem the real estate within 120 days from WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF N/A ness days. Copies of the application and and Marilyn S. White his wife, to secure the Fields, WV 26845. the date of said sale or a period allowable ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUB- On the basis of review of the application the General Permit and Fact Sheet may be payment of that certain negotiable promis- And being the same tract or parcel of for said redemption, whichever is longer. LIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH , the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter obtained from the Division at a nominal sory note described therein, payable to the real estate conveyed unto William Dale The real estate being offered for sale STREET SE, CHARLESTON, WEST VIR- 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Virginia cost. Individuals requiring Telecommu- order of Capon Valley Bank, a West Virgin- White and Marilyn S. White, his wife by that herein is designated as Parcel 0003 of Map GINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) Legislative Rules,” the State of West Virgin- nication Device (TDD) may contact our ia Banking Corporation, at its address of certain Deed dated September 18, 1995, 165 of Moorefield District, Hardy County, 926-0440. ia will act on the above application. agency by calling 1-800-422-5700. Calls P.O. Box 119, Wardensville, WV 26851, and and of record in the Office of the Clerk of West Virginia. Application for coverage under the Gen- Any interested person may submit writ- must be made 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon- signed by the said William Dale White and the County Commission of Hardy County, TERMS: A $10,000.00 deposit is re- eral West Virginia National Pollutant Dis- ten comments on the site registration per- day through Friday. Marilyn S. White his wife, as makers and West Virginia in Deed Book 233, at Page quired on day of sale with the balance to charge Elimination System Water Pollution mit application and may request a public 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 5c default having occurred in the payment of 736. Reference is hereby made to the said be paid at closing. Closing is to occur at Control Permit No. WV0111457 hearing by addressing such to the Director the said negotiable Promissory Note se- aforementioned Deed for any and all perti- the office of your undersigned trustee at of the Division of Water and Waste Man- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS cured by the Deed of Trust set forth here- nent purposes. Walters & Heishman, PLLC at 204 North Public Notice No.: SM-22-2016 agement within 30 days of the date of the REGULAR (E10) GASOLINE inabove, and the said Capon Valley Bank, The tract or parcel of real estate being Elm Street, across from the Courthouse, in Public Notice Date: May 11, 2016 public notice. Such comments or requests ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL as the holder of said note, having notified offered for sale herein is being offered for Moorefield, Paper: Moorefield Examiner should be addressed to: the undersigned trustee in writing to do so, sale, subject to any and all restrictions, Hardy County, West Virginia, at a date The Potomac Valley Transit Authority said trustee, will offer for sale at public auc- reservations, covenants, conditions, ease- and time to be mutually agreed upon be- The following has applied for coverage Director, Division of Water (PVTA) is requesting proposals from par- tion to the highest bidder, the following de- ments and rights-of-way, contained in, pro- tween the trustee and the high bidder, under the General WV/ NPDES Water Pol- and Waste Management, DEP ties interested in supplying E10 Regular scribed tract or parcel of real estate, at the vided for or reserved in any and all instru- which said date and time shall not exceed lution Control Permit No. WV0111457 for ATTN: Sharron Mullins, Permitting Section Unleaded Gasoline and Ultra-Low Sul- front door of the Courthouse in Moorefield, ments in chain of title. twenty (20) days from the date of sale. Fail- this facility or activity: 601 57th Street SE fur Diesel Fuel at several locations in the Hardy County, West Virginia, on The hereinbefore advertised tract or ure to close in accordance with the terms Charleston, WV 25304-2345 PVTA operating area. Specifications may THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016 parcel of real estate shall be conveyed herein shall result in the forfeiture of the de- Appl. No.: WVG611776 be obtained by contacting PVTA at 185 AT 12:00 NOON unto the highest bidder by special warranty posit. Purchaser may elect to pay the entire The public comment period begins May Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847 all that certain tract or parcel of real es- Deed from your undersigned trustee. purchase price on day of sale. Applicant: ALLEGHENY DIMENSION, LLC 11, 2016 and ends June 10, 2016. or calling (304) 257-1414. Disadvantaged tate containing 2.53 acres, more or less, to- Real estate taxes on the real estate the Prospective bidders are invited to con- 238 DOLAN LANE Comments received within this pe- Business Enterprises and Women’s Busi- gether with any and all rights, rights of way, subject of this sale notice shall be paid by tact your undersigned trustee or Capon FISH HATCHERY RD riod will be considered prior to acting on ness Enterprises are encouraged to submit structures, easements, minerals, improve- the owner or beneficial holder of the nego- Valley Bank, prior to the day of sale with PETERSBURG, WV 26847 the permit application. Correspondence proposals. All proposals must be received ments and appurtenances thereunto be- tiable promissory note referred to herein for regard to Location: MOOREFIELD, should include the name, address and the at the PVTA Office by 2:00 p.m., June 1, longing, lying and being situate on the east all those taxes coming due to and through any and all questions that might arise. HARDY COUNTY telephone number of the writer and a con- 2016. side of US Highway 220, approximately the Spring of 2016. The high bidder shall H. Junior Wilson Latitude: 39:02:29 cise statement of the nature of the issues J. Douglas Carter, General Manager ten (10) miles north of the Town of Moore- be responsible for the taxes that become Auctioneer Longitude: 78:59:20 raised. The Director shall hold a public Potomac Valley Transit Authority field, in Moorefield District, Hardy County, due in the Fall of 2016 and henceforth, Jack H. Walters, Trustee hearing whenever a finding is made, on the 185 Providence Lane West Virginia and being more particularly without regard to in whose name they are WALTERS & HEISHMAN, PLLC Receiving Stream: basis of requests, that there is a significant Petersburg, WV 26847 bounded and described in accordance assessed. P.O. Box 119, Moorefield, WV 26836 South Branch degree of public interest on issues relevant 5/11, 5/18 2c with the metes and bounds description set The Trustee shall be under no duty to (304) 530-6618 Potomac/Potomac to the site registration permit application forth in that certain Deed dated April 24, cause any existing tenant or person oc- 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 3c Activity: LEGAL A DS Deadline: F ridays at noon Email t o: [email protected]

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