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E S TAB LISHED 1845 MOOREFIELD EXAMINER and Hardy County News USPS 362-300 www.moorefieldexaminer.com VOLUME 120 - NUMBER 18 MOOREFIELD, HARDY COUNTY, W.VA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011 TWO SECTIONS - 24 PAGES 94¢ Severe Weather Strikes, Man Apparently Struck by Lightning

By Jean A. Flanagan fatality victims are male, typically be- Moorefield Examiner tween the ages of 15 and 40. Don’t use a corded telephone A 42-year-old Hardy County man during a thunderstorm. Stay away was apparently struck by lightning on from electrical equipment. Unplug Tuesday, April 26, when severe thun- sensitive electronics such as comput- derstorms roared through the area. ers and televisions. Don’t take a bath “It’s probable he did not sustain a or shower during a thunderstorm. direct hit,” said 911 Center Director To determine the distance of the Paul Lewis. “He was holding some lightning from you, count the number type of metal object.” of seconds between the flash of light- The man, who authorities would ning and the sound of the resulting not identify, was taken to Grant Me- thunder. Divide that number by 5 to morial Hospital in severe pain, Lewis get an estimate of the distance in said. miles to the lightning strike. If you Lightning kills approximately 50 are outside and can hear thunder, and injures 300 people annually, ac- you are in danger of being struck by cording to the National Weather lightning. Service. Hardy County was also under a There is no safe place outdoors tornado warning Tuesday evening. when a thunderstorm is nearby. Get Severe winds were reported east of indoors if you hear even a distant Moorefield, but no tornadoes were rumble of thunder. spotted, according to Lewis. A fully enclosed building with Tornadoes form when winds wiring and plumbing provides the change direction and increase in safest shelter. Sheds, picnic shelters, speed prior to the formation of a tents or porches do not provide ade- thunderstorm. As the thunderstorm quate shelter. If no shelter is avail- develops, updrafts force the air from able, get into a hard-topped vehicle horizontal to vertical. Winds in a tor- and close the windows. The vast ma- nado can reach up to 200 miles per jority of lightning victims were going hour. Photo by Jean Flanagan to a safe place but waited too long be- The safest place to go when a tor- Torrential downpours Wednesday led to several road washouts like this one on Upper Skaggs Run Road, just off Corridor H. Several areas fore seeking safe shelter. nado warning is issued is to the base- lost power as well. More rain is predicted for the week, adding to already saturated ground and swollen waterways. More than 80 percent of lightning Continued on page 9 RDA Says 12-Year Old Hardy County Drug Task Force And State Police Bust Meth Lab

Plan is ‘Good Enough’ Earlier this year, Hardy County County Drug Task Force and ob- state correctional facility for not less Sheriff’s Deputies began an investi- tained two felony warrants. One al- than 1 year nor more than 5 years, or gation after receiving information leged that Snyder was operating, or fined not more than $15,000, or both. that 46-year-old Paul Snyder was attempting to operate, a clandestine Deputies also obtained a search manufacturing methamphetamine at drug laboratory. The second alleged warrant for Snyder’s home and exe- For Hardy County his home in Fisher. At the same that Snyder possessed, with intent to cuted this on the evening of May 26. time, the WV State Police received deliver, methamphetamine, a sched- Drug Task Force officers were joined similar information from separate ule II drug. by local troopers and Snyder was ar- By Jean A. Flanagan concerns expressed about the pro- job creation and the local residents source, and also began an investiga- Any person who operates or at- rested without incident. Items recov- tion on Snyder. tempts to operate a clandestine drug ered from the home supported the Moorefield Examiner posed new draft of the Hardy Coun- that are tax payers of Hardy County.” ty comprehensive plan as prepared Members of the board were pre- The State Police investigation laboratory is guilty of a felony and, allegations contained in the warrants. progressed and led to a felony war- upon conviction, shall be confined in Snyder was arraigned on the three Calling the revised Comprehen- by Sirk/Ford Initiative LLC, and after sented with a copy of a Draft Future rant alleging that Snyder possessed a state correctional facility for not charges and is being held in the Po- sive Plan “too complicated” and “not reviewing the current Comprehen- Land Use Map. Combs-Snider said sive Plan, it would be in the best in- the map was an example of how the pseudoephedrine with intent to use it less than 2 years, nor more than 10 tomac Highlands Regional Jail on in the best interest of Hardy County,” in the manufacture of methampheta- years, or fined not less than $5,000 $50,000 bond. the Hardy County Rural Develop- terest of Hardy County to not adopt updated plan limits development. a new comprehensive plan, but to up- mine. If convicted on this charge, nor more than $25,000, or both. The Hardy County Drug Task ment Authority Board of Directors J. Michael Teets, Secre- date the statistics and graphs in the tary/Treasurer of the RDA Board Snyder faces confinement in the pen- Any person who manufactures, Force is led by the Hardy County said they will vote to only support an current Comprehensive Plan,” Exec- and President of the Hardy County itentiary for not less than 2, nor more delivers, or possesses with intent to Prosecutor’s office. Hardy County update to the existing plan’s graphs utive Director Mallie Combs-Snider Commission, said he talked with Lee than 10 years, and a fine not more manufacture or deliver, a controlled Sheriff’s deputies and officers from and statistics at their next meeting. told the board. “This would allow Lehman, president of the Hardy than $25,000. substance classified in Schedule I, II Moorefield and Wardensville police The RDA Board met for their growth and development throughout County Planning Commission. Sheriff’s deputies conducted un- or III is guilty of a felony and, upon departments serve together in this ef- regular monthly meeting on Thurs- Hardy County and allow the existing “I told him a lot of people are up- dercover operations for the Hardy conviction, may be imprisoned in the fort. day, April 28. Hardy County agencies, as the HCR- set about this plan,” Teets said. “It is “Following review and various DA, to pursue project to best benefit Continued on page 9 Two MHS Students Arrested Michael Campaigns for For Possession of Drugs Perdue to Poultry Growers On March 21, at approximately Ruckus, a container was located with viewed. 8:30 a.m., the Moorefield Police De- a quantity of marijuana and drug Dennison was charged with the partment received a tip from a con- paraphernalia. Information located possession of the controlled sub- By Bob Alcock urged the 25 in attendance at the and he said he is behind the farmers cerned citizen of Moorefield who ad- within the container identified the stance. A juvenile petition will be Special to Moorefield Examiner monthly meeting of the Contract 100 percent,” said Michael. “He vised that he had witnessed what was student. filed with the Hardy County Prosecu- Poultry Growers of the Virginias to knows how to get things done.” thought to be a student at the Moore- The student, John W. Dennison, tor’s Office charging Possession with Poultry growers meeting in Baker vote for state Treasurer John Perdue Michael conjectured that with so field High School hiding drugs on the age 18, was located at the school and the intent to deliver a controlled sub- April 19 mixed politics with a contin- for governor in the May 14 primary many candidates running who are perimeter of the school property pri- interviewed. As a result of the inves- stance on the juvenile. uing discussion of possibilities for re- election. Early voting began April from West Virginia’s southern coun- or to entering school. tigation conducted by the Moorefield Cooperation with the citizens of ducing farm operating costs. 29. ties, voters in the south will split their An officer responded and with Police Department another student, Moorefield is always appreciated by WV Delegate Harold Michael “I talked to John the other day Continued on page 9 the assistance of K-9 Corporal a juvenile, was located and inter- the Moorefield Police Department.

Early Voting place for the Primary Election. They USDA Service Center in Moorefield. free of charge. Call the Extension Of- cepted through Wednesday, June 1. Early voting for the Primary Elec- will reopen Monday, May 16 at their A copy of the agenda will be available fice at 304-530-0273 to make a reser- For an application or other informa- tion began Friday, April 29 and will regular hours. three days prior to the meeting and vation before May 2. This meeting is tion, contact the Town Recorder at continue through Wednesday, May may be obtained at the District of- open to the public. 304-530-6142 or stop by the office at 11 at the Hardy County Courthouse Tax Office Moved fice, 500 East Main St., Romney, or 206 Winchester Ave. in Moorefield. The courthouse will The Hardy County Sheriff’s Tax by calling 304-822-5174. The public is Spay and Neuter be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Office has moved from the main invited to attend. SPAY TODAY is the local low- Dead Animals weekdays and Saturday, May 7. For Courthouse to the Courthouse An- cost, nonprofit spay and neuter pro- The West Virginia Division of information, call the County Clerk’s nex on the Washington Street side of Parent Night gram for cats and dogs in this area. Highways wants to remind the public office at 304-530-0250. the Courthouse. The phone number The Hardy County Healthy Fam- To find out more, please call 304-728- of its policy regarding the pickup and is 304-530-0220. ilies Coalition will sponsor a Parent 8330 or go on-line at www.baacs.org. disposal of dead animals. The DOH Library Closed Night on Thursday, May 5 beginning will only pick up carcasses on state The Hardy County Public Library PVCD to Meet at 6 p.m. at Moorefield Middle Absentee Ballots owned highways and will not go on in Moorefield will be closed to library The Potomac Valley Conserva- School. Dr. David Walsh will speak Applications are now being ac- private property. To report a dead business on Saturday, May 14 due to tion District board meeting will be about texting, YouTube and Twitter cepted for absentee ballots for the animal on a state owned road, please the building being used as a polling held on Wednesday, May 4, at 7:30 and share insights on coping with the June 7 Moorefield Municipal Gener- notify your local district DOH office p.m. The meeting will be held at the new social media. Dinner is included al Election. Applications will be ac- at 304-434-2525. Page 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Editorial

INTERCEPTED LETTERS Mother’s Day April 26, 2011 gy/Potomac Edison, these outages at home with my children because of unreliable in the hands of another. West Virginia Public have become an unfortunate part of the unreliability of our electric utility. Thank you. It has now been a full century since Anna Jarvis from Service Commission our lives. This is the longest outage, Please investigate this to find out Sincerely, but it is not an isolated event. While I Grafton, West Virginia established what is known as Moth- 201 Brooks Street why a system that worked fine for Carmen R. Rexrode er’s Day. We’ve given you that history in the past and we’ve Charleston, WV 25301 have not kept track, I can recall an outage of 3-4 hours on Wednesday, one electric company has become so Milam, WV written about mothers nearly every year we’ve been in charge Dear Commissioners, April 20 in the evening. On Saturday Usually when I write to public of- April 16, the power went out before Letters to the Editor Policy of editorials - and that’s a lot. The Examiner encourages letters to the editor. To receive expedited ficials, I use my computer to be sure 7:00 a.m. and came back on at about This year we thought we would try something a little dif- consideration, letters should be no more than 500 words long. Shorter is that the letter looks attractive and 11:00 a.m. There were others before better. The Examiner reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, ferent. We Googled “mothers” to see what could be found. that the content are legible. This those. grammar and offensive language. There were 104 million links to that word. Then we changed morning I do not have that option. While we have not yet had dam- All letters, including those e-mailed, must include a mailing address Our electricity went off at about 7:40 it to “mother’s day” and found another 81.9 million hits. age to appliances, I am hearing from and a telephone number for verification purposes. p.m. yesterday and has not yet come neighbors of lights and appliances Please e-mail letters to [email protected]. Letters also Without going to all the millions of possibilities we scanned back on. that are having to be replaced. I am a may be mailed to Letters to the Editor, the Examiner, P.O. Box 380, a few pages of links to find everything from clothes to restau- Since our service changed on Jan- professional who often does comput- Moorefield, WV 26836, faxed to (304) 530-6400 or dropped off at the uary 1 from Shenandoah Valley Elec- rants to customs to quotes to gift ideas. er work from home. Recently I have Examiner, 132 S. Main St., Moorefield. Mother is apparently a very powerful word in the business tric Cooperative to First Ener- spent more time at the office and less world and it is sometimes used more for commercial gain than for honoring those women who brought us into the MY UNBASED OPINION world. We thought the commercialization of Mother’s Day was I’m not sure how old I was first BY greased, knife sections in place and got my license and I had healthy re- time I steered a farm tractor by my- guards tight. Mom kept an eye on spect for how dangerous driving recent, but found that even Anna Jarvis, before she died, was self with no adult aboard. Maybe DAVID O. me as she went about her house could be, even without other drivers horrified that her success at getting recognition for mothers eight, I’d guess. It was a Farmall “A” HEISHMAN work. on roads around me. had become one big income maker for business. pulling a hay wagon through rows of I came close to death or perhaps I’ve had close calls driving. I’ve bales in a level field hear Big House. only traumatic injury on Isaac. I smeared a few deer and a few have One interesting item is that in the past Mother’s Day was Mr Angus Jenkins, Foreman of stood him on his hitch one day smeared me. I spun a Volkswagen a time when more greeting cards and phone calls were made Reymann Memorial Farm led the pulling stumps with chain and bolt on Beetle on an icy curve and slammed than at any other time of the year. However, with email, cell hay crew, a man short for good gath- iron cleats in place. A quick stab at a jeep into a shale bank to avoid hit- ering, so he pressed the curious kid the clutch saved me, but dropped the phones, Skype and Facebook, that has changed significantly. the fork through a block and tackle ting stopped traffic on a blind curve. standing by (me) into service. That system. “OK” started me out on my front end hard enough to crack front There’ve been some close calls and Electronics have taken communicating with Mom to a whole afternoon I learned about clutch and hundred foot journey across the up- axle. some near misses, but thus far to my new level. steering. A hand throttle kept speed per barn yard and a shouted I rode Isaac bob sledding down a knowledge I’ve not contributed to slow and constant. Brakes weren’t steep hill with a loaded hay wagon “WHOA” stopped me. “OK” backed death or injury of another driver or What’s important is that sons and daughters and grand- necessary on that flat ground. pushing from behind. Steered me up again for next trip until wagon any passenger in my nearly sixty year children are still wishing her Happy Mother’s Day albeit by I pulled two loads that day. Nev- straight, no jackknife and tons of er ran over a bale. I think Mr. Angus was empty. It was a big deal when I shouted advice from men running be- driving career. differing methods. And, while Mom is pretty savvy to be able was allowed to pull the empty wagon On the outside, I smile and nod to receive these new greetings, never think she doesn’t both gave me a quarter from his pocket for side saved me a pile-up. Excitement my help. Pap grinned when he came back to the field for reloading and ended when slope eased and Isaac’s when I see small children whiz expect and want them. home from work. Mom pouted pret- even bigger when I pulled loaded big tires gripped again. A brief pause around on motor bikes and four So here’s to all mothers, past, present and future. May you ty heavy until she learned Mr. Angus wagon back to the barn. to catch my breath, I turned and wheelers. Little kids who can’t see I was twelve years old when I over the steering wheel sent out to continue being the mothers we love and respect and may you was never more than maybe twenty started back up again. feet away from me and kept an eagle clipped pasture in river bottom land I drove numerous jeeps, pickups, “start the car and let it warm up for enjoy your “Day” this Sunday. eye on my every move. below Big House from breakfast to trucks and tractors around farms be- Momma.” It’s cute, perhaps helpful, I progressed to driving Isaac, my supper. Pap came and got me for fore I reached that magical age of six- certainly deadly dangerous if a slip is old Ford 9N straight forward and lunch, filled Isaac with gas from a can teen when I could get a license. I made while without adult supervi- back pulling barn forks of loose hay too big for me to lift and sent me on even drove a few miles on public sion. I may smile affably on the out- Honor Our Veterans off loaded wagons up into mows. my way again after a check to insure roads, with and without supervision. side, but inwardly I cringe, even pray Heavy hemp rope connected me to the old side mounted mower was well I’d say I was proficient by the time I a little. This Saturday at noon, some 40 veterans of World War II will gather at the Fire Company Bingo Hall on Jefferson Street for a luncheon honoring their service to our country. GLANCING BACKWARD Seventy years ago they were young men in high school, working, in college or looking for work. The future was not Fifteen Years Ago FROM Heishman, 82, Mt. Jackson, died ner in the Golden Horseshoe... April 27...Isadora Rudy Lupton, 71, Katherine Webster was the elemen- terribly bright because of the Depression which was slowly May 1, 1996 MOOREFIELD Work on the Moorefield flood lev- White Post, died May 1. tary winner. disappearing, but not fast enough for some of them. Some ee project was underway with a possi- EXAMINER Alice Riggleman and Virgil J. Gibson Kuykendall had formed had left for greener pastures in Ohio or Virginia or other ble completion date of November. ARCHIVES Wimer were married...Shirley Kump a partnership with T. E. Drape of states where they hoped to find employment. Some were Allegheny Wood Products presi- and Sterling Wilson were married Charleston to conduct the business of dent John W. Crites was named En- May 1. real estate sales, rentals and manage- staying at home to help with the farm. Some were starting trepreneur of the Year by the WVU Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rig- River General Store building. ment. families. College of Business and Economics. gleman, a son, Robert Scott... to Mr. Waldo Thurman Wilkins, 69, The Community Development and Mrs. William Robert Redman, a Trooper H. C. Sandridge, who had The war clouds over Europe were of concern, but it was- Mathias, died April 26...Martha M. Council was told that MTM World- daughter. been located here with the state police Glenn, 85, Wardensville, died April n’t until December 7, 1941 when the war affected all Ameri- wide, a warehouse storage project, Moorefield defeated Franklin 5-3. for several months, was transferred to cans. Sixteen million men and women served in the Armed was the first business to locate in the 24...David Wesley Fawley, 95, Fulks Webster Springs and Trooper C. G. new Byrd Industrial Park. Run, died April 25... Ethel Gumm McClain was transferred here. Forces of the United States during that conflict. Over Shobe, 92, Brunswick, GA, died April Sixty Years Ago The RDA reported that they were J. Harry Dolan announced that 400,000 died. Today, less than two million are still alive. 29... Emory E. Barrick, 84, Newburg, May 2, 1951 trying to obtain funding for housing in any water customer owing an account PA, died March 15...R. Lantz Paskel, The Mathias Ruritans had ob- Their service, their heroism, their stories are well worth the Moorefield area. tained maps to conduct a telephone over 60 days past due would be given Kenneth Junior Ratliff, 54, Kessel, 69, Barboursville, WV, died April 27. telling and keeping. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. survey in an ongoing effort to obtain a legal cut-off notice. If not paid, wa- died April 18...Randy Bruce Pratt, 36, an adequate telephone system. ter service would be discontinued. Three years ago the Moorefield Examiner’s Diane Hypes Clarksville, MD, died April Miller, a daughter, Erin Lee...to Mr. began a series on the veterans of that great conflict who live and Mrs. Kenny Thompson, a son, Susan Acker was selected as Miss J. Curtis McCoy resigned his posi- 20...Loretta Kline Clark,59, Medley, Moorefield 1951. died April 29... Clyde Frances Bald- Chad Summeral...to Dr. and Mrs. tion at the post office. McSherry in this area. As of today she has interviewed nearly 40. Some Retailers were granted an exten- win, 82, died April 23...Elvin Pearl Alt, William P. Fisher, a daughter, Jessica Hyde began working in his place. have passed on. Some died before she was able to talk to sion until May 30 to file price charts 76, Baltimore, died April 26...Crystal Jo...to Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Wilkins, Joseph Stickley died at the home under Ceiling Price Regulation 7 ac- them. Some have hesitated to talk with her. All had a story Barker Benham, 73, Rising Sun, MD, a son, Luke Joseph... to Mr. and Mrs. of his daughter. cording to the district office of Price died April26...James Percy Baer, 90, Tom High, a daughter, Carol Renee Bess Helman and James E. Kirby to tell and many of them had families who had never heard Stabilization. Ft. Seybert, died April 28. Moorefield beat Franklin 17-15 were married. that story. James William Kuykendall, 31, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Shaff and lost to Frankfort 21-15 and Pe- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis, It was probably the death of the last living American tersburg 4-2...East Hardy beat Cir- died April 30 at the Newton D. Baker Gorham, a son, Allen Julius. a daughter...to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff World War I veteran, Frank Buckles, that made people real- East Hardy beat Moorefield 4-3. cleville 13-2 and lost to Frankfort 6-2 Hospital...William Henry Wilson, 73, died in a fire April 27 near Fort Lewis, a son, Cletis Guy. ize that we should honor those who gave so much before they and Franklin 9-8. Thirty Years Ago Run...Roy Lee Shipe, 61, Mathias, all are gone. Four of the military service groups in the coun- died April 25. Ninety Years Ago Week of April 29, 1981 Forty-five Years Ago Born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow ty are sponsoring the event this Saturday and a number of The Region 8 Solid Waste Author- May 4, 1966 May 5, 1921 Strawderman, a son, Woodrow Craw- volunteers are assisting. ity announced that it would separate Carol Bean and Beverly Thomas E. A. Hawse and Henry Hisghman ford...to Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Haines, a Retired Brig. General Earl Simms, of this community, will from the Region 8 Planning and De- were chosen to attend Rhododendron were surveying lots for consolidate velopment Council. Girls State. Alternates were Pat Rig- son...to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Garrett, school buildings at Baker and a son...to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ander- be the speaker and Clyde See will be the master of cere- Caledonia Heights residents pre- gleman and Karen Hiser. Howard’s Lick. son, a son...to Mr. and Mrs. Harry monies. The veterans are having lunch with a family mem- sented a petition to the Rural Devel- The Post Office Department was Mrs. C. B. Welton was commis- opment Authority opposing plans to seeking bids to build and lease a new Dispanet, a son...to Mr. and Mrs. Bil- ber and a few of the volunteers. Then an open reception (at ly Greenwalt, a son, Gregory sioned by the Hardy County Red use the recreation land site for new Post Office at Mathias. Cross to enroll members for a class in 1:30 p.m.) will welcome any and all who wish to stop by and Moorefield Lions continued their Allen...to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Swick, a housing. home nursing. hear the General and visit with those men who served so Golden Horseshoe winners were efforts to obtain county wide phone son. Carrie Funkhouser and Boyd A. many years ago. Rebecca L. Wilkins, Jo Lori Drake service on direct dial. They requested Moorefield defeated Circleville 4- 3 and Franklin 6-4. Malcolm were married in Cumber- We are pleased to be part of this event and we hope you and Gregory B. Hott. that Hardy Telephone confer with Welton Orndorff, Jr. was appoint- General Telephone. land...Roxie Mae Shipe and Jesse will join in thanking and honoring these special people. ed as mayor of Wardensville. Shirley Lynn Orndorff, 11, Silver Seventy-five Years Ago Floyd Dove were married. Mountain Laurel Gift Shop was Spring, was killed May 1 when struck May 6, 1936 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Seymour opened by Linda Scott in the Lost by an automobile... Ollie Bowers Janet Wilson was the county win- Williams, a daughter.

EXAMINER SAYS Happy Mother’s Day ficient compact fluorescent bulbs? all that casino business. This action by the feds shut down a If you happen to have an interest whole plant in Winchester which Happy Mother’s Day in the sky and the stars, we have a moved to Mexico destroying hun- suggestion for you. NASA has re- dreds of jobs. The bulbs are not par- Remember a few weeks ago we leased a trove of data from its sky- ticularly satisfactory in the light they wrote about the big egg found by mapping mission and it’s available to give out, plus they are all manufac- high school student Jacob LeMasters anyone with internet access. You can available from that state. Isabella tured in China. in Roane County? Well, it’s official. ESTABLISHED 1845 see millions of galaxies, stars, aster- and James and Logan tied for first oids and more in the pictures taken place as the most popular names for Happy Mother’s Day The state Department of Agriculture M OOREFIELD E XAMINER by the Wisde-field Infrared Survey babies. Following Isabella for girls has confirmed that the 5.53 ounce and Hardy County News Explorer (WISE) which scanned the were Madison, Chloe, Sophia and We really had to laugh. Earlier egg topped the previous state record 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 cosmos in finer detail than previous Addison. James and Logan were fol- last month Jim Justice, who owns of 4.93 ounces. That’s about twice Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com missions. Images available now rep- lowed by Aiden, Wyatt and Samuel. both the Greenbrier and Glade the size of a jumbo egg from the gro- Email: E DITORIAL /LEGALS : [email protected] Interesting mix of old and new for D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] resent a little more than half what’s Springs resorts, announced that dur- cery store. The world record is a 7.09 L INE C LASSIFIED A DS : [email protected] been observed in the all-sky survey. 2010 baby names. ing a judicial conference in June he ounce egg found in China in 2009 C IRCULATION : [email protected] The full cosmic census is scheduled would be closing the Greenbrier’s which was Guinness-certified. Young S PORTS : [email protected] Happy Mother’s Day for release next spring. If interested, new underground casino. The LeMasters’ egg may be a national The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between Christmas and go to http://www.nasa.gov/wise. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals did- New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid at record as well. A California farmer Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: $29.00 per year tax We were delighted to read that n’t want to be seen as endorsing gam- included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $33.00 per year tax included elsewhere in Hardy Happy Mother’s Day South Carolina legislators are taking bling. About 1000 judges and lawyers reported a 6.6 ounce egg, but it has- Co. with Post Offices out of Hardy Co. $35.00 per year tax included for elsewhere in West a stand in favor of states’ rights. Re- n’t been verified. If not verified, then Virginia. $40.00 per year outside West Virginia. There will be a $6.00 charge to change from West Virginia, Maryland, Vir- subscription address to out of state. Three-month, six-month, and nine-month subscriptions Since it’s Mother’s Day this week- member when we wrote that the fed- ginia, North and South Carolina are the Roane County egg may be the also available. $35.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. end we thought we would pass on the eral government had mandated that expected to attend. Justice is being biggest in the United States. $50.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition & Print Edition. following: in Wyoming Why incandescent bulbs were being nice to agree to the request, but he POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Wyoming? The information was phased out in favor of the energy ef- must be really torqued about losing Happy Mother’s Day Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; General Manager: James O. Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; Staff: Kathy Bobo, Tara Booth, Carolyn Burge, Lisa Duan, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Diane Hypes, Mike Mallow, Sharon Martin, Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Page 3 News Hardy County Man Turns 100

By Jean A. Flanagan Petersburg, 12 miles away. But his to dairy farming in the 1950s. helped a lot on the farm,” Ours said. Moorefield Examiner parents did what they could to make “Then we hit some rough times,” “We met in high school. We were sure Ours got to school. Sometimes Ours said. “We had a small dairy married 69 years. Since she’s gone, He walks with a cane, but more he would drive the family’s Ford. It farm and suddenly there was no mar- the days are longer. The neighbors for balance than for support. He had a cloth top and three speeds - ket for milk from small farms. So we have been great, but I miss my part- needs glasses, but only for extended high, low and reverse - all worked put our energy into cattle, sheep and ner.” reading. His hearing isn’t what it used with a floor pedal. Sometimes he pigs. The boys helped.” Ours has seen a lot of changes in to be. would stay with relatives close to The boys, Ours referred to are his his lifetime. On May 8, Virgil Ours will cele- town. sons, Virgil Jr., born in 1946 and Gor- “I came on the scene when horses brate his 100th birthday and all things While in high school, Ours be- don, born in 1951. pulled the farm equipment,” he said. considered, is in pretty good shape. came interested in the FFA program. Virgil lives outside Harrisonburg, “My grandmother had a white horse “I’m one of the lucky ones,” he said. “L. G. Stark was my Vo-Ag teacher,” Va. and keeps a few cattle. that pulled a buggy. I rode in it every Ours was born and raised near he said. Gordon lives in Moorefield, chance I got. Rough Run in Grant County. He is Ours was good at public speaking works in Wardensville and continues “We didn’t have electricity or the oldest of three children, having and won the State Speech Contest in to help his father on the farm. telephone. A 12-mile trip to Peters- one brother and one sister. His par- 1931 with a presentation entitled Ours and his wife were active in burg and back on horses took all day. ents were farmers and he continued “The Agricultural Situation.” He the community. They were members “The Depression really hit my in the family tradition. traveled to Boston to be recognized. of the Rio Ruritan Club and the parents hard. They had just built a Ours attended the Judy School in Ours graduated from Petersburg Sperrys Run United Methodist new house and money was hard to southern Grant County. High School, but shortly after gradu- Church. come by. My dad produced red “Getting to school was a prob- ation, developed arthritis and could Mary Katherine passed away July clover seeds that he sold. He had to lem,” Ours said. “It was probably two do very little physical activity. He was 28, 2007. She was 92. ship hogs to Baltimore to sell. He had miles and we had to cross a creek. If taken to Baltimore for treatment, “She was a true homemaker and a friend that had a new truck that it rained while we were in school, we which included special shoes and might not get home that day.” eventually, his affliction was cured. “I Ours didn’t go to high school af- was one of the fortunate ones,” he ter grade school. “Then one day I de- said. cided I wanted a high school diplo- Ours worked at the Meadows ma,” he said. Dairy in Moorefield and at the Po- Photo by Jean Flanagan The nearest high school was in tomac State College dairy, where he Virgil Ours will celebrate his 100th birthday on May 8. helped to develop the Ayrshire cow. Ayrshires are originally from took them to Baltimore. He didn’t new,” he said. Scotland and are known for their get much for the hogs after he paid He doesn’t have a “secret” to his manageability and grass-to-milk pro- for the transportation. He got less long life. “Someone told me it is duction. than $10 a hog. He sold cows, not fin- probably because I walked so much Ours met Mary Katherine Hyre ished cows, background cows, feeder when I was young, around the farm. I in high school and they married in cows.” always worked and I still walk a lit- 1938. They lived near Moorefield Ours isn’t much impressed that tle.” when he worked at the Meadows and he will be 100 years old. He still takes Ours said he has only one regret in Keyser when he worked at Po- care of himself and his home. He is in life. “When I was younger, I hur- tomac State College. hoping to put in a garden this Spring. ried too much. I always wanted to get “We were anxious to start our “I don’t think it will take much own farm,” Ours said. “So, my par- gardening to send me to the porch,” the work done.” ents helped us buy this farm in 1944. he laughs. He knows time is short now and I owned half interest in four mules. Ours has five grandchildren and that doesn’t worry him much, either. We were here a few years before I got seven great-grandchildren. He has a “When you get older, you need to Virgil in his christening gown. He a tractor.” special chair right next to his chair for make some plans, separate papers remarked it was made by lamp The Ours farm is 425 acres be- his great-granddaughter, Gwen. and get them in order,” he said. “We light and without a sewing tween Baker and Rio. They started Virgil and Mary Katherine were married for 69 years. This picture “She’ll sit a minute, then we have to know this world is not our final machine. out as general farmers, but moved in- was taken in 1943. take a tour of the house to see what’s place.” Brigadier General Earl M. Simms You Can Help Feed Kids This Summer With summer right around the sponsor the USDA Summer Food from June 27 through Aug. 4 and corner, it’s time to think about keep- Service Program. There are no in- they will be providing a packed lunch To Address World War II Veterans ing children eating healthy while come requirements and any or light supper. All sites must be school is out. Summer is an exciting child age 1 to 18 may come and eat. able to take meal delivery during the time for children to enjoy playtime They are currently seeking meal day and have appropriate refrigera- By Diane S. Hypes jutant of the Army. He graduated This with friends, a week at camp, or time sites. Churches, civic groups, local tion for the packed meals. Moorefield Examiner from West Virginia University event is at the pool. However, just as learn- government offices, and community A very important informational State College in 1968 with a BS de- sponsored ing does not end when school lets clubs that provide summer activities meeting will be held on Thursday, Brigadier General Earl M. gree in Education. He holds a by the out, neither does a child’s need for or events for children are invited to May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorefield Simms, USA (Ret) will be the MA degree in Public Administra- Denney- good nutrition. apply to be a SFSP site. The dates High School library. Requirements guest speaker at the open house tion from Shippensberg University Moyer- Hardy County Schools will again for the summer food program will be Continued on page 8 reception to honor the World War of Pennsylvania. Pratt II Veterans who live in the area. Master of Ceremonies for the VFW General Simms, who grew up program will be Attorney Clyde M. 9606, the See, Jr., of Moorefield. John M. in Moorefield, currently serves as The invitation luncheon will Golliday NEWS BRIEFS Vice President of Army Programs begin at noon on Saturday, May 7, American Legion Post 64, the for Servo Inc. of Vienna, Virginia. 2011 at the Bingo Hall in Moore- Hardy County Voiture #1623 - 40 The American Red Cross Blood- ally known for excellence in traveling more. Call 304-558-1022 or go online He served 32 years on active duty field, with a public reception fol- & 8, and the VFW Post 2102, War- in numerous leadership and staff mobile will be in Moorefield Thurs- exhibits. to http://wwwcacaponresort.com. lowing at 1:30 p.m. The reception densville. day, May 12. Donors will be taken Go to www.theclaycenter.org or ********** positions until his retirement in is open to family and friends. As of press time, nearly 40 September 2000. from 1 until 6 p.m. at the Moorefield call 1-304-561-3570 for more infor- The 10th Annual Scottish Festival An Honor Guard will present World War II veterans plan to at- Church of the Brethren on Clay and mation. and Celtic Gathering is May 6-8 in Most recently he served as the the colors. Patriotic music will be tend. Winchester Avenue. The goal is 45 ********** Bridgeport. Activities include bag- Commanding General, Soldiers provided by Jose Lobo and his son, The public is invited to the re- and all blood types are needed. The 50th Annual Wildflower Pil- pipe and drumming contests, hand- Support Institute at Fort Jackson, on the guitar. Taps will be played ception when Gen. Simms will Donors must be 17 years of age, meet grimage is this weekend, May 5-8, at bells, living history, highland dancing, South Carolina and as the 9th Ad- by Philip Fertig. speak. weight and height requirements, and Blackwater Falls State Park near genealogy, Clan representatives, be in reasonably good health. Davis. The interpretive weekend is sheep, cattle and herding demonstra- ********** packed with bird walks, wildflower tions. Call 304-842-0370 or go online W.Va. To Spend $15M to Resurface Backroads A View from Space will be at the tours, nature programs, craft exhibits to http://www.scots-westvirginia.org. Clay Center for the Arts and Sci- and sales. Reservations are required. ********** (AP) The West Virginia Depart- targets roads that have an average engineers for approval.” ences in Charleston until May 8. Ex- Call 304-558-2754 or go online to According to AAA Fuel Gauge perience the view from a satellite in http://www.blackwaterfalls.com West Virginians paid 6 more cents at ment of Highways plans to spend $15 daily traffic of 500 vehicles or less. Tom Camden, manager of the this highly interactive, hands-on sci- ********** the pump last week for a gallon of million to renovate the state’s less- The agency aims to resurface 1,000 DOH’s region that covers Mercer, ence exhibit where you can track a Cacapon Resort State Park is of- gasoline. The average price was traveled roadways. miles of secondary roads statewide, McDowell, Raleigh and Wyoming hurricane, send a satellite spinning fering an opportunity to brush up on $3.928, rapidly approaching the $4 Spokesman Brent Walker says the compared to the 450 resurfaced last counties, says many of the roads tar- into orbit around a model Earth, and your golf game at the Robert Trent mark. Across the state prices ranged agency has set aside $11 million more year. geted for resurfacing are in great need study astonishing images of our plan- Jones 18-hole championship course. from a high of $3.967 in Bridgeport than the $4 million typically sets aside “We have left it up to those in the of repairs. “The asphalt on these et captured by NASA’s Earth Observ- The LPGA-hosted event is open to to a low of $3.877 in Morgantown. to fund its Secondary Roads Renova- districts to identify the roads in the roads has deteriorated beyond the ing System. The exhibit comes to the men, women and young adults and Prices in Hardy County were $3.89 at tion Program. greatest need of repair,” Walker said. point of merely patching them,” he Clay Center from Oregon’s Museum includes a personalized assessment Sheetz, Mathias and Wardensville Walker says the project specifically “They will submit a list to our paving told the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. of Science and Industry, internation- and instruction, green fees, cart and and $3.99 at Baker.

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OBITUARIES ALMA ELIZABETH (BROOKS) GEORGE VIRGIL D. PUFFENBERGER tired from the Grant County Health substitute teacher in Pendleton, P ROVIDENCE ROVIDENCE B APTIST APTIST C HURCH HURCH Department. Grant and Hardy County for several 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Alma was a faithful member of years. Moorefield, WV the Riverside Church, Cabins, WV, On March 30, 1960, he married Meeting at 2141 N. River Rd., the former Betty Sue Tolliver, who where she was church treasurer, Bean Settlement • 10:30 AM choir director and Sunday school preceded him in death on July 3, 2004. 304-591-6607 teacher. A Family Friendly Fellowship She is survived by her husband of He is survived by two sons, Gre- 49 years, Tommy G. George; one son, gory K. Puffenberger and his wife, Pastor Tommy A. George and wife, Tammy of Hagerstown, MD and April of Petersburg, WV; three Kevin E. Puffenberger and his wife, Epiphany of the Lord grandchildren, Haley Greathouse, Heather of Upper Tract, WV; three Madison George and Caleb George; grandchildren, Tyler Matthew Catholic Church Puffenberger, Ashlyn Grace Puffen- two sisters, Delores G. Vetter of berger, Kole Jacob Puffenberger; VIOLET MAE KIMBLE Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Moorefield, WV and Betty Elaine two brothers, Carl Puffenbarger of Violet Mae Kimble, age 88, for- Bland of Petersburg, WV; one broth- 304-434-2547 Alma Elizabeth (Brooks) Mr. Virgil D. Puffenberger, 85, of Forest Heights, MD and Ona Puffen- merly of Jenkins Run Road, Moore- er, Leroy M. Brooks and wife Dar- Franklin, WV, departed this life on George, age 69, of 17 Judy Street, Pe- barger and his wife, Barbara of Fort field, WV, died Sunday, April 24, lene of Maysville, WV; and several Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Pendle- Saturday Evening 6 PM tersburg, WV went to be with her Seybert, WV; two sisters, Barbara 2011 at Berkeley Springs Rehab & nieces and nephews also survive. ton Manor in Franklin. Sunday Mass 8:00 AM Lord and Savior Easter Sunday, Barker and her husband, John of Nursing in Berkeley Springs, WV. A funeral service was held He was born March 25, 1926 at April 24, 2011 at Grant Memorial Christiansburg, VA and Edith Wine- She was born May 10, 1922 in Wednesday at the Riverside Church Fort Seybert, WV and was the son of Hospital. gard and her husband, Shirldon of Smoke Hole, WV and was a daugh- the late George Leslie and Ressie She was born November 6, 1941 at Cabins, WV with Rev Kenneth Roanoke, VA. ter of the late Salem Kimble and in Cabins, WV and was a daughter of Phares officiating. Interment was in Lee Puffenbarger. Hannah Catherine (VanMeter) Kim- Walnut Grove A graduate of Franklin High He was preceded in death by the late Marvin L. Brooks and Eliza- the North Fork Memorial Cemetery three brothers, Irvin Puffenbarger, ble. beth M. (Ours) Brooks. at Riverton, WV. School, he received a B.S. degree She was preceded in death by her Church of the Brethren from Shepherd College and an M.A. Dewey Puffenbarger and Bruce Alma graduated from Petersburg Memorials may be made to Puffenbarger, one sister, Goldie parents and five sisters, Arvella Kim- Rt. 55 East, Moorefield High School in 1959. She was em- Riverside Church, P. O. Box 157, degree from George Washington ble, Mandy Shirk, Hadie Kimble, University. Puffenbarger and one grandson, Kyle ployed with U.S.D.A. in Washington, Cabins, WV 26855. Hunter Puffenberger. Glona Kimble and Zernie Kimble; Virgil was a Veteran of WWII, four brothers, Ralph Kimble, Harvey Sunday School 10 a.m. D.C. and later as secretary for Judge Funeral arrangements were un- Funeral services were held Mon- serving in the Navy on the Philippine Kimble, Charles Kimble and Jesse Church Service 11 a.m. and Mrs. D.E. Cuppett Jr. of Peters- der the direction of the Schaeffer Fu- day, April 25, 2011 at the Kimble Fu- Island. He was a member of the Kimble. burg, WV for over 30 years. She re- neral Home, Petersburg, WV. neral Home Chapel in Franklin, Franklin Ruritan Club and the Beth- She was the last surviving mem- Pastor Donnie Knotts West Virginia with Pastors Glenn VIRGINIA CATHERINE (WILSON) EVANS lehem Church of the Brethren, ber of her immediate family. 1-877-371-9928 Sites and Richard Boggs officiating. where he taught Sunday School for She is survived by several nieces, Everyone Welcome! lieved in the Bible. She served in sev- Burial was at the Puffenbarger several years. nephews and cousins. eral churches, sometimes two at a Much of his life was devoted to Cemetery at Fort Seybert, WV. Funeral services were held on time. For fifty plus years, she attend- working in the education field. He Memorials may be sent to the Thursday, April 28, at the Schaeffer ed Moorefield Presbyterian Church was a teacher and guidance coun- Kyle Puffenberger Memorial Schol- Funeral Home with Richard Whetzel serving in various leadership roles, selor in Maryland for 20 years. In arship Fund, c/o Sports Boosters, P. officiating. Interment was in the including president of her Sunday 1974, Mr. Puffenberger came home O. Box 206, Franklin, WV 26807. Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Rig School class. Then in the evening, she to Pendleton County and served as Online condolences may be sent WV. Assembly of attended the Old Fields Baptist Principal at Franklin High School. to the family at Memorials may be made to a Church. Before his retirement in 1981, he www.kimblefuneralhome.com charity of choice. God Church At the age of 86, Virginia entered served as Assistant Superintendent Arrangements were under the di- Funeral arrangements were un- Rev. Brad Taylor E.A. Hawse Nursing and Rehab Cen- of Pendleton County Schools for four rection of the Kimble Funeral Home der the direction of the Schaeffer Fu- ter. While she was still able, she was years. After retiring, he worked as a in Franklin, West Virginia. neral Home, Petersburg, WV. • Sunday Morning active in various programs and activ- Service at 10 a.m. ities offered there. She served five ALBERT CHARLES BARB years as the Resident Council Presi- Moorefield Seventh-day • Sunday Night VIRGINIA CATHERINE dent. Albert Charles Barb, age 84, of Dean Williams officiating. Interment Adventist Church Service at 6 p.m. (WILSON) EVANS She loved to play bingo and was Mathias, WV passed away on Mon- was in the Mathias Mennonite • Wednesday Night Virginia Catherine Evans, age 93, rather successful at it. She was always day April 25, 2011 at Rockingham Cemetery, Mathias, WV. Trough Road, Moorefield one to help others and she continued Service at 7:00 p.m. died on Tuesday April 26, 2011, at the Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, All arrangements were handled Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. that while able in the nursing home. VA. by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, E.A. Hawse Nursing and Rehabilita- Worship – 11:00 a.m. 10 Queens Drive Church services at the nursing home Born on February 6, 1927 in Lost WV tion Center in Baker, WV. She was a All services English & Español Rig, WV 26836 beautiful lady in every manner and always found Virginia in attendance. City, WV, he was the son of the late (304) 434-2073 loved her family dearly. She especially enjoyed the loving Homer and Lena (Dellinger) Barb. 304-538-3309 www.rigassemblyofgod.org She was born in Rio, WV and was care and attention provided in the Mr. Barb was a farmer and a New Life Tabernacle the daughter of the late Robert Bell services led by Nicholas and Sherry member of the Mathias Mennonite Wilson and Rebecca Gertrude Yurcaba. Church. Do you have someone in a nursing home or going into the nursing home? (Crites) Wilson. When the time came that she Surviving is his wife Una P. “Pol- Have you made plans to protect your assets through an estate plan? Her husband, Selvin O. Evans could no longer care for herself, Vir- ly” (Dove) Barb; two sons, Sheldon Come to our free elder law seminar to get valuable information on ginia really enjoyed visits from T preceded her in death in 1982 after a Barb, Allen Barb, both of Mathias, h d ! e w o r l how to protect and to preserve assets. long illness during which Virginia was friends and family. WV; four brothers, Donnie Barb and h o e w l e g o s p e h e w h o l his constant caregiver. She especially looked forward to Elbert Barb, both of Mathias, WV, l t o t Together they had three boys, the weekly visits of Eileen Poland, William Barb and Amos Barb, both Sunday School: 10:00 AM FREE ELDER LAW SEMINAR Richard, Wayne (deceased), and who claimed she was a “32nd cousin of Fulks Run, VA; three sisters, Mary Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Free seminar to be held Monday, May 16, 2011, Marlin. Her sons in turn blessed her once removed.” Eileen’s visits were a Shoemaker of Baker, WV, Virgie Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 PM true blessing to Virginia. 6:00 p.m. at South Branch Inn, in Romney, WV with loving daughters-in-law, Donna, Fulk of Fulks Run, VA and Edna Call if you need transportation Ruth, and Joyce; six grandchildren, A funeral service was conducted Wilkins of Lacey Springs, VA; six Seminar will be presented by Daniel Staggers, of Staggers & Staggers Law Firm and Steve (Daira) Evans, Deborah (Jef- at the Elmore Funeral Home, on Fri- grandchildren; and five great-grand- 1-1/2 miles West on new Yvonne Williams of Edward Jones Investments. Call Edward Jones Investments at fery) Milburn, Theresa (David) day, April 29, 2011 with Reverend children. section of Corridor H 304-538-2811 to reserve a seat. Handy, Kathy (Russell) Coon, Tina Nicholas “Nick” Yurcaba officiating. He was preceded in death by two Phone 304-703-2202 (Beverly) Grim, Brenda (Alan) Burial was at the Asbury Cemetery in brothers and one sister. Richardson and 12 great-grandchil- Beans Settlement, WV. Funeral services were held on Pastor: Eugene Whetzel Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, forever. dren, Chelsey, Garrett and Zachary Pallbearers were Nathan Handy, Thursday April 28, 2011 at the Math- A member of the United Pentecostal Church International Sunday School – 10 a.m. Evans, Kevin and Eric Milburn, Daniel Crabill, Donivan Wilson, Rus- ias Mennonite Church with Pastor Worship – 11 a.m. Nathan, Evan, Jenny and Melody sell Coon, Beverly Grim, Landon Handy, Gregory Nelson, and Ali and Shobe. Stop in and find out. 109 S. M AIN S TREET Brianna Richardson. She is also sur- Arrangements were under the di- “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” vived by two loving sisters, Naomi rection of the Elmore Funeral Home, M OOREFIELD Wilson Hoover and Mary Wilson Moorefield, WV. 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Office Hours — 9 AM to 12 PM — Daily GLENDA PARSONS Moorefield, WV •1-304-434-2179 Bible Baptist Church Corner of Winchester Ave. and Clay St. Frosty Hollow Road Fisher, WV Happy Mother’s Day, Mom Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. In Memory of Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. This was your last Children’s Church All Services Pastor Doyle A. Patch ( 304) 434-2350 Our Mother Mother’s Day with us. Gladys M. In loving memory of our In Loving Memory of Mom and Grandma A ARON L OGAN C AMPBELL Greenawalt B LANCHE S HOCKEY May 5, 1982 – January 4, 1993 on Mother’s Day who passed away one year ago May 21, 2010. When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, Down here when Mother’s Day comes around, we get sad because you We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. are not here. Mom, you had a big heart when you raised all 9 of us kids. God gave For no heartache compares with the death of one small child you the grace and love that you had for all of us. Thank God and you Who does so much to make our word seem wonderful and mild. But, God is so good, God is so sweet, God is always there for us when we weep. God gives us comfort, God gives us strength, God is always for all you did. You loved us all like we were your own. We thank God Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold, there to take away the tears that fall on our cheeks. you were with us one last time on Mother’s Day. But this year you are So He picks a little rosebud before it can grow old. with Jesus and all your loved ones in heaven. You were in pain all the God know how much we need them, so He takes but a few Right now we have to remember you are in God’s hands. He put his time and you would ask God to take you home. So God answered that To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view. arms around you and lifted you to rest. Believing this is difficult still, somehow we must try, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best, God set you prayer. So now you are not with us on holidays. You always wanted us The saddest word mankind knows will always be “goodbye.” free from pain and put you in the most wonderful place (Heaven). together on those days. We really miss that and you so much, but you So when a little child departs, we who are left behind It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone for parts of are not in pain anymore. So rest in peace our dear mom until we meet Must realize God loves children…angels are hard to find. us went with you the day God called you home. again in heaven. We love you and miss you. Greatly Loved and Sadly Missed, Mom and Brother From Children and Grandchildren Sadly missed, Children and Grandchildren MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Page 5 Social

Five Generations Attend AGE IN ACTION Klines Announce New Arrival May 9 - 13, 2011 federal and state entities including 96th Birthday Celebration Mathias, Moorefield, WV Bureau of Senior Services and Wardensville (Home Delivered) Upper Potomac AAA, local govern- Nutrition Sites ment, donations and memorial con- Monday, May 9 - Calico Beans, tributions. Cornbread, Garden Salad, Peaches •The Moorefield Senior Center Tuesday, May 10 - Breaded Pork has Ensure. It is available by the case Patty, Oven Potatoes, Sauerkraut, (24 cans), half case (12 cans) or six Plums pack. Flavors available are strawber- Wednesday, May 11 - Birthday & ry, chocolate, butter pecan and vanil- Mother Day Meal: Beef & Pepper la in regular and plus. Call the center Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, for the price. Pepper & Onions, Wax Beans, Fruit •The Moorefield Seniors are Thursday, May 12 - Baked Potato making dried potato necklaces to w/Broccoli & Cheese or Chili & sell. If you would like to see them, Cheese, Applesauce come by the Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, May 13 - Sloppy Joe on Monday - Friday. Bun, Tater Coins, Mixed Veggies, •The Alzheimer’s Family Sup- Mandarin Oranges port Group is held the second Mon- Mathias Site day of each month from 6:00 –7:00 Closed on Fridays p.m. at the Hardy County Senior ACTIVITIES AT Center, 409 Spring Avenue in MOOREFIELD SENIOR Moorefield, WV. For more informa- CENTER tion, call the Senior Center at 304- Celebrating Lottie Hott’s (center) 96th birthday, from left, great- Monday, May 9 - 530-2256. great grandson, Blake Robinette, grandson, Steve Robinette, Tuesday, May 10 - • Medicare Part D: For the daughter Shirley Robinette, and great-grandson, Bryan Robinette. Wednesday, May 11 - month of April, if you need help with Thursday, May 12 - your Medicare Part D, call Doris Lottie M. Hott, a resident of dining area of the Hampshire Cen- Friday, May 13 - Bible Study, Ringler at 304-257-2847. Hampshire Health Center in Rom- ter. 11:15 WARDENSVILLE HOME ney, W.Va, celebrated her 96th birth- Mrs. Hott was presented with a REMINDERS DELIVERED MEALS day on Sunday, March 20, 2011, with •Anyone wishing to pick up a If you are not receiving a regular friends and family that included five certificate from the W.Va. House of meal at the Mathias Nutrition Site, Home Delivered Meal and you want generations. Delegates by Mrs. Ruth Rowan in please call by 9:30 a.m. and for the to get a meal on a day, Monday-Fri- Richard and Rita Kline are ex- at the Mon. General Hospital in The celebration was held in the honor of this special occasion. Moorefield Nutrition Site, please call day, please call the Moorefield Nutri- tremely proud to announce the birth Morgantown. by 10:00 a.m. Due to the availability tion Site by 9:30 a.m. at 304-530- of their first grandchild, Searra The proud parents are Jonathan of food, substitutions are sometimes 2256. Raveyn Kline. and Michelle Kline of Bruceton necessary. Anyone under the age of DONATIONS She was born on March 30, 2011 Mills, W.Va., formerly of Moorefield. VFW and American Legion 60 is welcome to come and eat with Those making donations were us and there is a cost. If you are age Ben Mathias, Jim Weeks, Betty Annual Easter Egg Hunt Held 60 or older and live in the Moore- Wilkins, Lona Sherman, Jean Sites, field, Rig, Fisher, Frosty Hollow, Charlie Hefner, Geraldine Hefner, Engagement and Upcoming Fort Run, or Old Fields areas and Lola Crider, Mary Wolfe, Bennie and would like to come into the Senior Polly Miller, Patty Michael, Steve Center for lunch and/or activities, and Elizabeth Smith, Eleanor Orn- Marriage Announced and need a ride, please call us at 304- dorff, Pastor Judy Vetter, Food Lion, 530-2256 and the van will pick you and the Moorefield Examiner. Dona- up. Please call by 10:00 a.m. tions are greatly appreciated. Have a •HCCOA receives funding from safe and happy week. Humanities Council Seeks Mini-Grant Proposals The West Virginia Humanities projects requesting up to $1,500. The Easter Egg Hunt held Sunday, April 24,2011 Council announces its upcoming deadlines are June 1, Aug. 1, Oct. 1, June 1 minigrant deadline. Mini- Dec. 1, Feb. 1, and April 1. Subscribe Today grants are awarded every 60 days for Humanities Council minigrants He who believes and is support small projects, single events, baptized will be saved; lectures, museum exhibits and but he who does not believe TH brochures, consultation needs, and will be condemned. to planning for more complex projects. M ARK 16:16 (NKJV) Vivian Nonprofit organizations are eligible. Davis Carr The Humanities Council encour- ages proposals from colleges, We proudly announce the en- will be completing her Bachelor’s de- on May 9 schools, libraries, historical societies, gagement of Sarah Ann Bergeron, gree in Psychology this summer. Birthday parks, convention and visitor bu- daughter of Debora Bergeron of Chris is a 2002 graduate of Moore- reaus, historic sites, museums, civic Celebration Franklin and Richard Bergeron of field High School. He is an Emmy for and service organizations, cultural Petersburg, to Christopher Scott Jen- groups, and local government agen- nings, son of Cathy and Scott Jen- award winning Lead 3D Artist at Pix- Virgil A. Ours cies. nings of Moorefield. eldust Studios in Bethesda, MD. For more information or to re- Sarah is a 2007 graduate of Sarah and Chris will be getting Saturday, May 7, 2011 quest an application, contact grants Pendleton County High School and married this May. 1:00–3:00 p.m. at administrator Amy Saunders at 304- Sperry’s Run United 346-8500 or via email at saun- [email protected]. Guidelines Workman Receives DVM Methodist Church, and applications are available on the Rio, WV Council’s website at Jenna Elizabeth Workman re- Love, Your Family www.wvhumanities.org. ceived the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree on April 27, 2011 from Mississippi State University at Mathias Brethren Church Starkville, Mississippi. She received will be having a her bachelor’s of science degree in This little Animal and Veterinary Sciences Yard and Bake Sale one is now all grown up from West Virginia University in Saturday, May 7 • 7 a.m. and the mother of five. 2006. She is a 2003 graduate of I would like to wish my Moorefield High School. Mathias Fire House daughter a very special She will be pursuing a career in the food animal industry. Dr. Work- Breakfast – $6.00 donation Mother’s Day this year. Pancakes, hash browns, sausage gravy, man will start a Rotating Internship in Food Animal, Theriogenology & biscuits, bacon, sausage, fruit & drink Ambulatory services at Mississippi Yard Sale Tables available for rent. State University College of Veteri- Any questions, call Pastor Jonathan Hedrick 304-897-6927 nary Medicine in June. While attend- ing MSU-CVM she has been in- volved in American Association of Jenna Elizabeth Workman Bovine Practitioners, Society for Happy Mother’s Day To Our Mom Theriogenology, and Student Chap- 2011. She is the daughter of David Love, ter of the American Veterinary Med- and Jeanne Workman of Moorefield. Patsy Riggleman (Bensenhaver) Mom ical Association and was the Honor Dr. Workman is the granddaughter From her loving children Court Representative for the class of of Elizabeth Barr of Rig. Rhonda (Mullenax) She is an earth angel Carl (Bub) I am in heaven waiting on you with open arms Carla (Van Curen) Our mother is one of God’s finest masterpieces We are truly blessed to have such a special mother, 104 N. Main Street She has touched our lives in so many ways, Moorefield, WV 26836 And to all the other children in her life, she Grades 9–12 PHONE: 304-538-6354 loves you all just like her own. On Display Now! Thanks MOM for the love, support, and your Christian beliefs that have When Words Fail, given us direction and guidance in our lives. HARDY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY • 102 N. Main Street, Moorefield WE LOVE YOU!!!!! Send Jewelry • 304-538-6560 • Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.–noon

Potomac Highlands VFW 6454 The Wardensville Community Center would like HUGEHUGE to thank the following businesses and Solid Waste Hearing Pageant individuals for helping to make their Spring Basket Bingo a success. The Public Service Sunday, June 12, 2011 Wilkins Trucking,Inc., Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, Summit Commission hearing to Ages 0–19 years old (girls only) Community Bank, Capon Valley Bank, Wardensville consider a solid waste “flow control” petition filed For further information call Medical Services, Town of Wardensville, Envirco, Inc., New Life Tabernacle Church Kerr’s Sales & Service, E.A. Hawse Nursing & Rehab 1.3 miles west on new section by the Region VIII Solid Donna Evick (304) 358-3130 Center, Hardy Telecommunications, Nationwide of Corridor H Waste Authority, that was scheduled for May 9–10 at or email [email protected] Insurance, Country Cuttery, Richard Dehaven Trucking, May 21, 2011 • 8:00 a.m. the Moorefield Town Hall, Helen Dyer Miller, Linda Cooley, Arnold Heishman, John CRAFTS , CLOTHES , Open to full time residents of has been cancelled and & Catherine Dyer, Lydia Hott, Vickie Dyer, T&T Florists, HOUSEHOLD GOODS Grant, Hardy and Pendleton Counties has not yet been Antiques, Etc., Barbara Hahn, Betty Merriman, Tammy Food available rescheduled. For further Miller, Dana Dyer, and Linda Smith. Have things you want to sell? information, call Jeff Slack Special thanks to Michael Teets for his donation to $10 space at the Region VIII Solid cover building rent, newspaper ads/thank you Contact 304-897-5100 or Waste Authority at notice, and bingo supplies. 304-897-8122 (304) 257-2644. Page 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Potomac Lifestyles

Those Who Served Our Country World War II Army Veteran Bobby Cain

Photo by Diane Hypes U.S. Hospital Ship Charles A. Stafford

Editor’s Note: This is the thirty- racks in St. Louis, Missouri where I to sign up to work on the Charles A. job at the War Department in Wash- eighth in a series of articles about World was assigned to the Army Medics and Stafford, a ship which contained a ington, DC.,” Bobby said, “and he War II Veterans living in and around then sent to Camp Barkeley, in Abi- 400 to 500 bed hospital, “We depart- had thirty days before he had to re- Hardy County. lene, Texas for my Basic Training. I ed from Long Beach on the Stafford turn to work. He told me to go down was stationed there for three headed for Manilla and arrived on to the employment office and apply By Diane S. Hypes months.” December 22, 1945. Our job was to for a job in DC. I went through the Moorefield Examiner “It was during this time,” he said, pick up about 400 to 500 patients that list of jobs and found the only thing I “that the Japanese had begun attack- had been Japanese prisoners of war. was qualified for was a job as a clerk If you are looking for World War ing hospital ships so it was decided “It was during this trip,” he said, typist. So I applied for a Clerk Typist II Army Veteran, Bobby Cain, and that the Army Medics should be “that I received a Sergeant rating.” job at the Department of Commerce. his name is Bobby, and not Robert or trained in shooting rifles so we were “It took about thirty days for us to They sent me to the National Bureau some other derivative usually associ- sent to the firing range to learn how get back to Long Beach” he said, of Standards in DC. which, in effect, ated with that name, try the Valley to fire M-1 rifles. I wasn’t very good,” “because after sailing through a ty- looked like a big college campus. I View Golf Course. If the weather is Bobby said, “but, I did get a Sharp- phoon, we had a power failure on the ended up in the information section good or even halfway nice, that is shooter Award.” boat. We were also traveling by our- where they were publishing a techni- probably where you will find this After the rifle training was com- selves, and not in a convoy as many cal news bulletin about research and lean, physically fit, gregarious guy pleted, the 221st Hospital Compli- ships did, so we were lucky we did not development, essentially about was with a charming smile, and engaging ment was formed to man a Hospital encounter any warfare. After we un- happening at the Bureau. I lived in a personality. Ship. What this meant, Bobby said, loaded those patients we went back veterans housing project across from Born in Springfield, Missouri on was that enough doctors, nurses and October 20,1923 to Robert and Eliza enlisted service personnel were com- Photo by Diane Hypes Cain, his father worked as a fireman missioned to operate a hospital Bobby and Polly Cain for the city of Springfield. He attend- aboard a ship. “At this point we were ed Springfield High School and for waiting for the Liberty Ship to be From Greenbelt the couple I decided to go back to the Text and many years was a member of the Sal- converted to a hospital ship. In the moved to a new housing project Implementation group of the Civil vation Army Band during which he meantime the hospital ship unit that named the Connecticut Avenue Es- Service Commission.” traveled to music camps at places had been formed was shipped on a tates in Wheaton, Md, where ram- Bobby retired in October of such as Camp Lake, Wisconsin, slow train to Charleston, South Car- bler type homes were being sold for 1978. But, he continued to do some Charleston, West Virginia, and olina where they began unloading pa- $10,000 to veterans. They lived consulting work with the Department Toronto, Canada in a school bus tients.” there about three years. of Education in Organizational Man- along with about fifty other students. While they were waiting Bobby Then they sold that house and agement, and then got a contract After he graduated from Spring- was sent to work on the Stark Gener- moved to Dahlgren, Virginia where with the Department of State. “Con- field High School in 1941, his parents al, an evacuation Hospital ship, Bobby was head of employment at gress had decreed,” Bobby said, “that moved to California. “This was the where he worked twelve hour shifts the Naval Proving Grounds. “This is they should hire the Foreign Nation- period,” Bobby said, “when people from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “We didn’t have where they test fired 16 inch rifles als according to the rates they were were migrating west to find better job a mess hall where we were staying,” down the river,” he said. “We had our paid in their specific countries.” So opportunities and that’s what my par- he said, “so it was good that we got to another evacuation hospital where the Smithsonian on Independence own airplanes and range boats to for five years Bobby travelled exten- ents did.” fed while we were working.” we picked up some German prison- Avenue at the Spars Barracks and help clear out the fisherman while sively to such places as Paraguay, Bo- After graduating from High Bobby, now a Company Clerk, ers, plus a Marine contingent, that spent my spare time at the Salvation they were practicing shooting.” livia, France, Spain, Oman, Thailand, School, Bobby went to work for the said that he and his buddy, a Supply provided security for us as we sailed Army USO where I ran their movie In 1955 Bobby transferred to the and was Team Leader on work in Sri Salvation Army Reclamation Organ- Sergeant, got a little fidgety because to Bremerhaven, Germany. When projector and played ping pong.” Navy Bureau of Ships where he Lanka, Malaysia, and Bermuda ization which had a store that sold it was taking so long to convert the we left Bremerhaven to come back to As fate would have it, this turned worked as a Personal Technician un- working on this project. goods, and which also operated a day ship to a hospital ship so they decid- the states, we loaded up a variety of out to be the place where he would til 1962. Part of his assignment at the In 1980 Bobby and Polly bought nursery for ladies who worked in the ed to sign up to work on the Sham- military and civilian casualties and meet his future wife, Polly Fitzwater, Bureau of Ships involved the classifi- their home north of Moorefield on overall factory. In 1942 he decided to rock. “We knew they needed help,” sailed to New York arriving there who worked as a hostess at the club. cation of employee positions in Ad- SR 220. “It took a couple of years go to the Salvation Army Officer he said, “because some of the men on March 24, 1946. While on that trip Polly was born February 12, 1926, the miral Rickover’s organization. He to rehab the place,” Bobby said, “and Training College which was located the ship had enough points to get out we heard that a Navy hospital ship daughter of Oscar and Ethel Clayton worked there for four years and then then in 1983 we moved to Moore- in Chicago. “It was an intensive of the Army so we decided to volun- had been hit by a kamikaze pilot and Fitzwater of Moorefield, West Vir- transferred to the Navy’s Office of field. We had discussed whether we course,” Bobby said, “we had classes teer to serve on the Shamrock. Well, that many of the passengers on that ginia. After graduating in 1944 from Industrial Relations where his title would move to Missouri or West Vir- day and night and then participated that was the wrong ship to sign up for ship had been killed.” Moorefield High School Polly had was Senior Position Classification ginia when we retired, but Polly had in activities to support the Salvation because when we got to Long Beach, “I want to make it clear,” he said, gone to DC. to work for the FBI. Specialist doing Wage and Classifica- more relatives in West Virginia then I Army in Chicago. On the basis of my California, the ship was decommis- “that the hospital ships the Army During Polly’s working career she al- tion work at the Pentagon Annex. “I did in Missouri, so West Virginia work with the Salvation Army I had a sioned, and that was it. We had to do used to transport patients were actu- so worked for National Geographic handled wage appeals from the Oliv- won.” draft status of 4D, D meaning Divin- a lot of finagling to get ourselves on ally Merchant Marine ships. They and for the National Bureau of Stan- er Task Force, which had been set up In his retirement, Bobby has, as ity. I graduated from college in June another ship.” operated the ships because the Army dards. by Congress to review the Civil Serv- he puts it “attached himself to the of 1943 and was assigned to the Sal- An interesting note is on that trip did not have any pilots or mates to Bobby and Polly started dating, ice Classification of positions. As a Valley View Golf Course”. He was vation Army Corp in East St. Louis, through the Panama Canal, to Long run such a ship. It was the Army’s but it had to be undercover because result of that detail, there was a com- President of the Board of Directors Illinois.” Beach on the Shamrock, Bobby to his job to operate the hospital on their they were not allowed to leave the plete overhaul of the classifications for three years. Today, he plays golf In early 1944 he was transferred great surprise, ran into Peggy Wom- ships.” club with anyone. However, the rela- of positions,” he said. every day that he can and readily ad- to the Salvation Army Corp in ach, a friend of his from high school After the trip from Bremerhaven, tionship blossomed and on April “I was on that detail for about six mits that it was Polly who taught him Springfield, Missouri and it was then in Missouri, at the Florida Club in Germany to New York, Bobby had 25,1947 Bobby and Polly were mar- months, and then in 1972 decided to how to play golf. “I can tell you,” he that he discovered that most of his Christabel, Panama. The sign at the enough points to be discharged, so he ried in a Lutheran church in Wash- go full bore to the Civil Service Com- said. “she was a tough teacher.” mission in the Standards Division.” friends and members of the band he club said, “Direct from New York, was sent back to Jefferson Barracks ington DC. Bobby and Polly have three chil- Here Bobby helped conduct training had been a part of for so many years Peggy Womack. “It certainly was a in St. Louis, Missouri and discharged Polly had been boarding at a pri- dren, Pam born in 1951, Gerald born sessions for people who were going were going into the service. “I really surprise to find somebody I knew on May 21, 1946. The Army gave him vate home, at a cost of $50 a month, in 1954, and Nancy born in 1959. to be involved in the new classifica- felt bad about this,” Bobby said, “so from the states performing in Pana- travel orders, and paid for his travel so the newly married couple decided They also have four grandchildren. in May, 1944 I went to the Draft tion act. “I did that job for about two ma,” he said. fare to his home in Springfield, Mis- to stay there because the cost would As you walk around their property Board and volunteered to be drafted. years and then we hit a snag because After the Shamrock was decom- souri. He was twenty-three years old. still only be $50 a month. Eventually, you can definitely tell someone is in- They sent me to the Jefferson Bar- they rented a big old row house on there was so much resistance to any missioned he and his friend were able “My buddy had already gotten a to gardening. It happens to be Pol- 18th St. in Mt Pleasant in Washing- change. It was now 1974, and the na- ly’s passion, passed down to her by ton DC. In 1950, their name came up tion had an energy crisis so I was her mother, who also saved some of on a list to rent a place in a coopera- among some 3,000 employees de- her seeds for Polly to experiment tive in Greenbelt, MD. “At this tailed to the Office of Energy.” His with. point,” Bobby said, “a bus trip cost job title at this position was Deputy Bobby and Polly are a wise couple $1.50 a week and a waffle and a cup Director of Personnel for Depart- of coffee was 25 cents. However, my mental Operations. He went there who have sought out diversity in their first salary at the National Bureau of on a permanent basis in the last part life. They have tried new lifestyle Standards was also based on a 1902 of 1974 and worked there about a ideas, new jobs, and new places to annual salary.” He spent seven years year. live. Life has been a continuing ad- at that job and in his spare time, as a Bobby said the Energy Depart- venture for this couple, who chose to hobby, built and flew model air- ment job was a promotion from Civil open all the doors opportunity of- planes. Service, “but when it got too political fered them. They have not been afraid to try new things for fear they would fail. A wise person once said that one should take every opportunity that life offers because at the end of your life you will never have to ponder whether your life might have been better if you had opened one of those doors. By taking a chance and opening each door of opportunity offered, you probably will have had some ex- periences that were good, and some that weren’t so good. But, in the end you will not have to wonder “what if?” Bobby and Polly took their chances and ended up knowing that Bobby, when he was about sixteen years old, riding his father’s horse near their home in Springfield, in life “great campfire stories don’t Missouri. U.S. Army Hospital Ship “Shamrock” come cheap.” MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Page 7 THE HARDY HERITAGE MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION LLC 3 Acres MIKE’S EXCAVATING I’m itching to get into some War BY had a carriage. It’s also amazing just Michael Feigley, Owner/Operator Between the States information, but how many horses the economy need- Riverfront with the firing on Fort Sumter just HAROLD D. ed in 1834. Purgitsville, WV 26852 having begun the conflict one hun- GARBER I also find his descriptions of Licensed & Insured • # WV042472 Perc and all dred and fifty years ago, things were Moorefield and Trout Run, or War- 304-538-6324 utilities available still in a state of turmoil in Hardy densville to be especially interesting. FREE ESTIMATES County. I will try to recount local I question that there might have been Reduced $67,000 events as they happened, but it’s hard more than six post offices in the Remodeling, Garages, Roofing, to imagine just what was happening county, but his listing includes Feder- Siding, Decks, Ponds, Ditches, locally on May 3rd, 1861. I’m sure volume entitled West Virginia Her- al Hill, Hazard Forge (I’m surprised Driveways, Shale, Gravel ETC. 443-975-2822 that firm allegiances were being itage, Volume Two. Most of you will about this one), Moorefield, Lost formed which would often set neigh- recognize that even though the book River, Luney’s Creek (Petersburg), bor against neighbor here in the Val- is a product of the “West Virginia and Trout Run or Wardensville. ley. Heritage Foundation”, it had its gen- For Moorefield, he writes: “This First Friday Cruise-In One feature which will be central esis with Jim Comstock of Richwood, village is situated on the right bank of to these accounts will be document- and his “West Virginia Hillbilly” the South branch of the Potomac, at ing the activities of our area’s most the junction of the South Fork, in one newspaper. The colorful editor and John Hanson McNeill famous partisan ranger, John Han- his “School of Hard Knocks” was a of the richest valleys in western Vir- Rt. 42, 1 mile North of Petersburg 304-257-1994 son McNeill, and balancing that with popular feature throughout the state. ginia, 50 miles a little southwest of sons; of whom 1 is a physician. In the details about Union figures like Still, in his many publications, he did Winchester. It contains besides the vicinity of this place, are 2 manufac- May 6 th 6:00-9:00 p.m. Colonel James A. Mulligan, the much to preserve and popularize usual county buildings, 50 dwelling turing flour mills, and 4 iron works, 2 Ringgold Cavalry and the 1st West West Virginia history throughout the houses, I house of public worship, forges for manufacture of pig iron, Virginia. state. free for all denominations, 1 English and 2 furnaces for making pig iron Live remote, DJ, Often I try to coordinate and His first feature was to reprint the school, 2 Bible, 1 tract and 1 temper- and castings. Wardensville is situated Door prizes, commemorate dates, and as I reread work of Joseph Martin who compiled ance society, 1 public library well sup- 28 miles from Winchester, 18 from Roger Delauter’s book “McNeill’s his famous “New and Comprehen- ported, 5 mercantile stores, 1 tan- Woodstock, and equi-distant 26 from Food and Fun Rangers”, this week did have signifi- sive Gazetteer of Virginia” in 1835, yard, 2 saddlers, 1 hatter, 3 smith- the county seats of Hardy and Hamp- cance for John Hanson McNeill’s ac- including twenty-six of what would shops, 2 cabinet makers, 2 house car- shire. It is destined from its central tivities in Missouri. Delauter writes, become the 55 counties of West Vir- penters, 2 boot and shoe factories, 3 situation, to become a place of some “On May 2, in response to the gover- ginia. Hardy County, is, of course, tailors, 1 wagon maker, and 2 importance.” nor’s call of April 14, a small brigade listed prominently. milliners. In the vicinity are 3 manu- I’m going to return to my opening GET CASH of pro-slavery militia, commanded by I’ll dispense with some of his facturing flour mills and 2 country subject of the Civil War and share GET CASH D.M. Frost, mustered at Lindell mapping details, but most locators mills, 2 carding and 1 fulling and dy- one tidbit which Comstock included Grove in St. Louis at an encampment use Richmond or Washington City. ing machine. Population 350 persons; in Volume Two. Beginning on page to be named Camp Jackson in honor He talks about the fertility of the riv- of whom 3 are attorneys, and 4 regu- 117 the Archivist of the state in 1933, FOR GOLD & SILVER of the governor.” Just over a week er valleys and mineral deposits: lar physicians.” Clifford R. Myers, shares an article JEWELRY & COINS later this group was captured by St. “There are some valuable banks of Here’s his description for Trout entitled “Confederate Soldiers of Louis home guards. A pro-Southern iron ore in this county, among these Run or Wardensville: “This village is West Virginia.” I won’t go thru all his B UYING G OLD & S ILVER group began to jeer the captors, re- the one near the Cacapon furnace, situated on Trout Run, which here B UYING G OLD & S ILVER listing for Hardy County at this time, sulting in the home-guard killing and about 30 miles from Winchester, de- unites with Lost River, and forms the A NTIQUENTIQUES S /C /C OLLEOLLECTIBLES CTIBLES but I will share this interesting fact wounding 28 spectators. The die was serves to be mentioned” great Cacapon. The great Cacapon is B UYING E NTIRE E SSTATES TATES Myers lists about Co. H, the “Hardy cast. This brought a call for the mili- He lists population changes: “In navigable at some seasons of the tia to defend the state, and John 1820, 5,700—in 1830, 6,778.” year,—its principal stream Lost Riv- Blues.” (Reger’s Battalion) Hanson McNeill answered that call As I discussed wealth last week, er, rises within 2 miles of War- “Afterward in the twenty-fifth and began his career which would be taxes are the other side of the eco- densville, after having passed several Regiment Va. Infantry; Capt. J.C.B. Toll Gate Pawn quite notable in the annals of the nomic story. Here’s the lump sum for miles under ground. This village was McMullen, the Capt. John J. Chipley. conflict, especially in the South 1833—$2,549.64. But Martin pro- laid off in 1827, and now contains 17 With the exception of the “Rich- 304-530-2222 Branch Valley. vides a breakdown for 1834, which I dwelling houses, 1 house of public mond Blues” this was the oldest mili- tary organization in Virginia at the 220 SOUTH , MOOREFIELD , WV 26836 I’m going to quickly change topics find interesting: “On lots, $34.21; on worship, free for all denominations, 1 and hopefully compliment last land $1,999.81; 607 slaves, $151.75; common school, 2 taverns, 1 tanyard, beginning of the Civil War. It was week’s article about the wealthiest 3,837 horses, $230.22; 20 studs— 1 saddler, 1 boot and shoe maker, 2 mustered into Confederate service at people of Hardy County in 1850. $173.00; 8 coaches—$17.50; 3 car- tailors, 1 wagon maker, 1 chair mak- Huttonsville, Randolph County, in I N H ONOR OF N ATIONAL M ILITARY Going thru some dusty volumes in ryalls, $3.00. Total, $2,609.49.” It er, 1 hatter, 1 house joiner, 1 milliner June 1861. In Oct. 1862 merged in- my personal library the other wouldn’t take too much digging to and mantua maker, 1 stone mason, to Co. B, Sixty-second Va. Mounted A PPRECIATION M ONT H evening, I pulled out a red-bound speculate which 8 plantation owners and 1 smith shop. Population 75 per- Infantry Under Capt. John Chipley. Moorefield Collision Center is offering a

on parts and labor LIBRARY WINDOWS for Auto Body Repair CLOSED On Was a Soldier by Julia Spencer- The past that Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree and Detailing scheduled in the month of May to any The Hardy County Public Library Fleming – On a warm September thought she’d laid to rest comes call- Military Veteran or current Military Personnel. in Moorefield will be closed to library evening in the Millers Kill community ing at her lovingly restored 1823 Fed- business on Saturday, May 14 due to center, five veterans try to make sense eral-style house in Eastport, Maine. We will also make a donation to the USO and the building being used as a polling of their experiences in Iraq. What Unfortunately, her old life and her place for the Primary Election. We they will find is murder, conspiracy, new one are about to collide with The Armed Forces Children’s Education Fund for will reopen Monday, May 16 at our and the unbreakable ties that bind deadly consequences. every vehicle we repair or detail in the month of May. regular hours. them to one another and their small Southern Comfort by Fern Adirondack town. Michaels – Patrick Tick Kelly was de- Thank you to all of those who protect our freedom! Crochet Away Mobbed by Carol Higgins Clark – voted to his career as a homicide de- Crochet class is still taking place at Private investigator Regan Reilly and tective—until his wife and children shares the inspirational story of the Cindy & Joe Orndorff and Staff the Hardy County Public Library in her husband, Jack, head of the NYPD were murdered. Now he lives an iso- seven simple principles that changed Moorefield. The class is free to the Major Case Squad, become involved lated life in Florida. DEA Agent Kate Beck’s life. 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M OOREFIELD E XAMINER Page 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Board Approves Mowing, Hardy Teen Tries to ‘Right a Financial Planner Contracts Wrong,’ Wins Video Contest By Jean A. Flanagan the contract that stipulated binding rector Steve Williams said. “The arbitration in lieu of mediation or a Moorefield Examiner smokehouses at both schools are now By Jean A. Flanagan those rights as a cloak to protect jury trial if there are legal issues re- storage buildings. The smokehouses Moorefield Examiner them from the guilt of heinous ac- Two landscaping companies will garding the contract. are inside the schools now. But at a tions.” keep the grass cut at Hardy County “That’s the way it has to be,” rate of $0.478 per $1,000 of value, it When the U.S. Supreme Court In the video, Cook says the Schools and athletic fields this sum- Whitecotton said. “They said there costs us $3 to insure them.” ruled in favor of the Westboro Bap- Supreme Court’s decision was mer. Joe’s Lawn Care will take care has never been a problem.” Williams also reported there are tist Church, East Hardy High “honorable, but it does not take in- of Moorefield Elementary School “We have just relinquished our storage buildings that are not insured School Senior Jesse Cook decided to consideration the Tort of Out- and Moorefield High School. 3-H right to a jury trial,” Board Member and probably not worth insuring, but to speak out in opposition to the rage or the intentional infliction of Landscaping will be responsible for Dixie Bean said. contain valuables inside. ruling. So he put his thoughts on The board approved 10 new emotional distress.” Moorefield Intermediate, Moore- The board asked Williams to de- film and entered the video in a field Middle and the East Hardy Ear- Work-Based Learning Sites for stu- The Tort of Outrage allows for termine the value of the contents of contest. ly Middle-High School complex. dents who want to perform job shad- compensation for emotional dis- those buildings and requested a re- Cook won first place in the high The Hardy County Board of Edu- owing or internships. Those compa- tress under the threat of harm. vised insurance list. school division of the West Virginia Cook also quotes Supreme cation voted to approve the compa- nies include: Department of Education’s Right- nies at the regular meeting held Tues- • Hamilton Physical Therapy in The board approved a tentative Court Justice Samuel Alito, who calendar for the 2011 - 2012 school ing a Wrong Video Contest. The was the only dissenting vote in the day, April 19. Moorefield contest is a collaboration between The board discussed at length, the • Farm Credit in Petersburg year. Tentatively, school will start on ruling. Aug. 18 and will end on June 5, 2012. the Department of Education and “Our profound national com- benefits of hiring an outside contrac- • Diana Miller Therapist in War- the West Virginia State Bar. It is Jesse Cook “This is a tri-county calendar with ruled that the protests were pro- mitment to free and open debate is tor to do the mowing and densville open to West Virginia public school Grant and Pendleton, so all three tected by the First Amendment of not a license for the vicious verbal groundskeeping as opposed to doing • U. S. Forest Service in Moore- students in grades 6 through 8 and the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing assault that occurred in this case,” the work in-house. It is a discussion field schools have access to the South grades 9 through 12. freedom of speech and freedom of Alito said. the board has every time the mowing • Trumbo Electric in Broadway, Branch Career and Technical Cen- The U.S. Supreme Court case assembly. contract comes due. Va. ter,” Whitecotton said. stems from a lawsuit brought by Al- Cook won second place in last “I have a lot of respect for peo- “We’d have to hire another main- • Winchester Equipment in Win- The calendar must be approved bert Snyder after members of the year’s Righting a Wrong Video ple who fight for our freedom,” tenance person,” Superintendent chester, Va. by the state Board of Education be- Westboro Baptist Church picketed Contest with a video about his fa- Cook said when asked why he Barbara Whitecotton said. “It would • Moorefield Fire Department in fore it is official. his son’s funeral. Lance Corporal ther. Glen Cook was a West Vir- chose the subject. “I believe if they take one person mowing and weed- Moorefield Whitecotton said she met with Matthew Snyder was killed in ginia Department of Natural Re- sacrifice their life, we should show eating all the time to cover the load.” • Valley Health and the Winches- bus drivers regarding the inspection Iraq. sources Police Officer who was common decency and respect and BOE Vice President Loy Kesner ter Medical Center in Winchester, The picketers carried signs say- wounded in the line of duty, but reports received last month. allow them a funeral where their said hiring someone would give the Va. “We had a good meeting,” she ing “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” was never presented a West Vir- maintenance department an addi- • Cacapon Institute in High View loved ones can say goodbye in a ginia Purple Heart. “We’re ex- said. “They understand we have to and “You Are Going To Hell.” peaceful manner.” tional employee during the winter “Do these places do background work together to fix the problem.” They believe that God is punishing tremely proud of Jesse,” the elder months. checks and fingerprinting?” Bean When asked about Westboro’s Whitecotton said supplies were the United States for its acceptance Cook said. “This will cost us $15,000,” he asked. first amendment protection, Cook Cook plans to study secondary an issue and changes are being made of gay rights by killing members of said, “They do have a right to free said. “If we add another $10,000 we Whitecotton said it was not re- education in college next year. so that supplies are available. “I’m the military in foreign wars. speech and assembly, and those would have another maintenance quired. To view his video, go to putting a building on the east side While lower courts ruled in fa- rights are protected by the Consti- person when they’re not mowing.” Bean said we should check with www.YouTube.com and search with supplies and it will be monitored vor of Snyder and even awarded tution. But they should not use Other board members mentioned other schools who have worked with damages, the U.S. Supreme Court “Jesse Cook Funeral Protests.” the expense of purchasing and main- these companies to see what they re- so they are replenished when neces- taining the equipment, in addition to quire. “We need to protect our stu- sary,” she said. the salary. dents,” she said. The next meeting of the Hardy You Can Help The board approved Raymond The board reviewed a list of County Board of Education will be Continued from page 3 Schools. summer food site. For more in- held on Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at for qualifying as a meal site will be James as the Financial Planner for buildings, their contents and insur- Please send one or more repre- formation, call Hardy County the upcoming bond issue. ance coverage. the Central Office, 510 Ashby St. in presented and site sheets will be At last meeting, the board tabled “There are some buildings that Moorefield. The public is invited to available for participants to complete sentatives from your organization to Schools, Child Nutrition Office at the approval because of language in are not what are listed,” Facilities Di- attend. and return to Hardy County this meeting if you desire to be a 304 530-2348 ext. 231 or 223. Eastern Community College Teams with HardyNet And RESA 8 for Wireless Internet Learning Project mounted another unit in the Ashton “It’s a nice set-up,” said Bill with heavy equipment or in “any kind open up her own beauty salon with a Woods subdivision,” said Armistead, Linaburg, of Romney, who said he of training” that would lead to steady friend, she said, and is thinking about “that is fed with fiber. Then, from hopes the SPOKES classes help him employment. taking “a couple of business courses” that unit to Bald Knob, the connec- become more competitive in the job Chastity Wiley, who grew up in to prepare for that. tion is a fixed wireless signal.” market. Romney until the 10th grade and For more information about After traveling from Ashton “I already have a high school now lives in Slanesville, also said that Eastern’s Classroom-on-Wheels, Woods to Bald Knob, the signal then diploma,” he said. Having worked as she liked the bus as a classroom. programs of study, financial aid op- shoots to another radio unit that a meat cutter for several years, now, She’s completed six months of train- portunities, Adult Basic Education HardyNet installed on the Eastern ideally, he’d like to run his own busi- ing as a cosmetologist, and likely and workforce training, call toll free Bus’ mirror. “From there, a router ness out of his home. He also indicat- needs another six months of training 877-982-2322, or check the college’s furnished by the college gives a lap- ed that he’s interested in working to graduate. Eventually, she’d like to website www.easternwv.edu. top connection for all the computer users on the bus,” Armistead said. When Beverly A. Baccala, a Cer- tified Workforce Development Pro- West Virginia Tax Credits fessional (CWDP) and RESA 8’s Adult Education Coordinator, Using wireless internet aboard the “Classroom-on-Wheels”, learned that ATK in Mineral County Chastity Wiley of Slanesville (left), and Bill Linaburg, of Romney had given up its lease on Eastern’s (center), practice computer skills and study other job readiness Available in Hardy County Classroom-on-Wheels, she “started and work-related academic subjects under the one-to-one thinking outside the box, but inside The Hardy County Community funds held in the Community Foun- sets aside $2.5 million annually in tutoring of Augusta’s Leroy James, a SPOKES instructor. the bus,” she said. Foundation is offering West Virginia dation that qualify a donor’s gift for state tax credits. To participate, an or- Previously, when organizing Tax Credits for qualifying gifts made the credit include the Hardy County ganization must be a public 501(c)3 Eastern West Virginia Communi- Computer Training Center, uses on- SPOKES classes in Hampshire to the Community Foundation. Community Endowment, Kaylee charity and apply to the West Vir- ty and Technical College, with the co- board generators to power a climate County, “we’d set up in the access A $500 gift translates into an ac- Grace Whetzel Scholarship Fund, ginia Development Office. Donors operation of broadband service control system that maintains “a center, but we couldn’t always find tual $250 out of pocket expense— Hardy County Founding Fund, Mar- may use the credits to reduce liability provider HardyNet, has launched a comfortable inside learning environ- dedicated space,” she noted. “So and even less so if a donor itemizes garet Alan Fund, Marcella Foltz and for the Corporate Net Income Tax, pilot project that gives Internet ac- ment whatever it’s like outside,” said when the bus became available, we charitable gifts in their federal tax fil- Don Biller Fund, Frances Frye and the Business Franchise tax, or Per- cess to adult students in a special ed- Riggleman, Eastern’s Director for thought, why not?” ings. June Orndorff Fund and the Red sonal Income Tax. ucational and job preparation skills Information Systems and Technolo- On the website of Romney’s “Tax credits can make a large gift Funkhouser Town Park Fund. Tax The Hardy County Community program. gy. South Branch Inn, Baccala had read all the more possible,” says Amy Pan- credits may also be used to set up a Foundation is the newest of 27 com- RESA 8 sponsors the Strategic Normally, it houses 14 learner that the hotel offers electric hook- cake, affiliate director of the Hardy new, qualifying fund in the Commu- munity foundations within West Vir- Planning in Occupational Knowl- computer stations, an instructor con- ups for RV’s, so it could accommo- County Community Foundation. nity Foundation. ginia. It is an affiliate of the Eastern edge for Employment and Success sole, two printers and three TV mon- date the Bus’ on-board generators, The Community Foundation works The Community Foundation en- West Virginia Community Founda- (SPOKES) program that offers in- itors with a VCR and hook-up to the and that made the idea workable, she with local donors to build permanent courages interested donors to call to tion. Community foundations num- tense, individualized and computer- instructor’s screen. But to fit it out said. “We pay the hotel for this space, community endowment, to generate reserve credits and discuss use of ber more than 700 across America aided daily activities for adults relat- for the pilot project, Riggleman had and for bathroom privileges in the grants and scholarships to benefit them to benefit local charities: (304) and attract gifts and bequests to ben- ed to job readiness, technology skills, to make a few changes in the equip- lobby, and it’s a pretty good deal.” Hardy County. 538-3431. efit local communities through ever- work-related academics, and voca- ment set-up, he noted, including And the students on board agree. According to Pancake existing The West Virginia Legislature lasting endowment tional training in customer service. “putting a wireless router on the bus “Our involvement began when so that anyone who boards it can use Tim Riggleman informed us that wireless internet access there.” RESA 8 was going to use Eastern’s Establishing that Internet access Bus through its SPOKES program required the assistance of HardyNet for computer classes,” said Bobby to design a connection between its Armistead, Project and Internet Op- fiber network and the Eastern Bus. erations Manager for HardyNet. HardyNet already had equipment Eastern’s Bus, also known as the that can transmit wireless broadband Classroom-on-Wheels or the Mobile on the Bald Knob tower, so “we

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The West Virginia Division of picked up by well-meaning Supports Combat Natural Resources advises people to residents. It is important to note leave all young wildlife alone. that in almost every case, these young Attempts to rescue or rehabilitate animals have not been abandoned. In Operations Worldwide young wildlife are often counter-pro- fact, the offspring are often hidden as ductive. Picking up or getting too the adult searches for food, and this close to wildlife greatly increases the separation can last for a few hours or By Master Sgt. Emily technically not an Operation To- chance of harm to the animal and/or all day. Beightol-Deyerle modachi mission, the crew was the persons involved in this unwise As a final caution, remember that tapped to transport blood from practice. By touching young animals Special to Moorefield Examiner state laws and regulations prohibit Kadena Air Base, located on a south- or close approach, humans leave the possession of wildlife without a ern island of Japan, to Yokota Air scent that may attract predators. In less than two weeks’ time, the permit. Under any circumstances, Base, located on Honshu, Japan’s Wildlife viewing is an enjoyable and 167th Airlift Wing supported mis- when you pick up a young animal in sions in Libya, Japan, Afghanistan, main island. perfectly acceptable activity; howev- the wild you have taken it into your and Iraq. On top of these missions, the er, the DNR recommends that this possession. The fines for illegal pos- One day after United Nations Se- 167th continued supporting deploy- pastime be conducted from a safe curity Council Resolution 1973 was ment, re-deployment and sustain- distance and with the aid of binocu- session of a fawn deer, black bear passed, a C-5 Galaxy launched from ment operations in Afghanistan and lars. cub, baby raccoon, squirrel or any the Martinsburg, W.Va., base in sup- Iraq. The Wildlife Center and DNR other species taken or possessed dur- port of Operation Odyssey Dawn, “We’ve been transporting a lot of district offices receive numerous calls ing the closed season, range from $20 the U.S. effort to support the resolu- helicopters and vehicles as units swap each year concerning young wildlife, up to a maximum of $1,000 and/or up tion calling for a no-fly zone over out in Afghanistan,” Timko said. especially fawn deer that have been to 100 days in jail. Libya. Tech Sgt. Devon Paskewich, a Lt. Col. Marty Timko, a pilot with crew chief who flew on a recent mis- the 167th AW said, “Special Ops sion to Afghanistan noted, “You can units were expecting to move forward watch world events unfold in the Attorney General McGraw Issues and anticipated the need for extra news and you’re a direct part of it.” equipment.” With the drawdown in Iraq, the Alert on Latest Round of The 167th crew transported air- unit has been supporting operations craft support equipment from Hurl- by hauling cargo out of that theater, ‘Grandparents Scam’ Phone Calls burt Air Force Base, Fla., to units transporting 51 tons of cargo on one recent flight. based in Mildenhall, England. Prompted by an on-the-ball A call to her real grandson con- In the last two weeks of March Four days later, the unit launched grandmother who thwarted a would- firmed that he was fine. the unit accumulated over 200 flight a previously scheduled mission trans- be swindler, Attorney General Dar- “Especially if grandparents hours and carried over 469 tons of porting supplies into Japan. Due to rell McGraw is warning grandparents haven’t seen a grandchild for a while, cargo to destinations around the radiation threats in the aftermath of across West Virginia to beware of the they could be talked into giving mon- globe. the earthquakes and tsunami, the “Grandparents Scam,” which is mak- ey to a stranger,” Mrs. Harper said. crews took extra precautions. Tech. Some of the unit’s C-5s are at U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle Tech. Sgt. Devon Paskewich, a crew chief at the 167th Airlift Wing, ings its rounds in the state again. “When you first hear those words, Sgt. Jason Cliber, a loadmaster on home station for only two days be- In this scam, con artists pose as ‘I’ve been in a bad accident,’ that can that flight, said, “We took our C and fore they are sent out for their next seals a panel on the side of a C-5 aircraft, at the Martinsburg, W.Va., unit on April 7, 2011. The unit’s C-5 aircraft have recently grandchildren in need and place tear your heart in pieces. Calm down D bags which hold our ground and mission, according to Paskewich. The phone calls to grandparents, asking so you can think. Pay attention to the air crew ensembles; the protective unit maintains a high operational supported missions in Libya, Japan, Afghanistan, and Iraq, keeping both operations and maintenance personnel busy. them to send money via wire services little details that might tip you off [to gear we would have needed if the ra- tempo even though two of its C-5s or money orders. Earlier this week whether it’s a scam].” diation threat was high.” have recently been decommissioned, Mrs. Nellie Harper of Charleston re- “To avoid becoming a victim, and periodic isochronal inspections Aircrew and maintenance personnel Two of the crew members on that and others are receiving upgrades as ceived such a call, one pleading for fi- grandparents need to be completely that are required. will be trained on the new systems mission carried dosimeters, which part of the Avionics Modernization nancial help because of a serious car certain that the person on the other Paskewich explained that two during this same time period. The measure radiation exposure. Lt. Col. Program (AMP). accident in Winchester, VA, in which end of the phone is in fact their Donald Magners, a pilot on that mis- Maintenance personnel at the crew chiefs are also sent on each mis- operations tempo won’t be slowing, her grandson was supposedly in- grandchild,” Attorney General Mc- sion, wore one of the dosimeters. He unit work feverishly to ensure the 40- sion “to keep [the aircraft] safe and however, and the 167thAirlift Wing volved. Graw said. said the crew spent two hours on the year-old aircraft are up to the mis- keep it moving, continuation of the will continue to support missions Mrs. Harper’s husband had an- “Be suspicious of any request you ground at Yokota AB, and the sion. Inspecting and servicing planes mission is the whole purpose.” He worldwide. swered the call and couldn’t under- get over the telephone asking you to dosimeters didn’t register high before and after each flight can take added, “We normally don’t lose a stand the caller. “I’ll let you talk to transfer money via wire services,” At- enough to warrant donning their pro- up to 16 hours, depending on the mission due to maintenance issues.” Master Sgt. Emily Beightol-Deyerle Mawmaw,” he said. So when Mrs. torney General McGraw warned. tective gear. needs of the aircraft. That’s in addi- The unit is slated to receive their is the base public affairs manager for Harper got on the line, the scammer, “We are asking employees at loca- Although the flight to Japan was tion to other home station checks first AMP’d C-5 aircraft this summer. the 167th Airlift Wing. bawling and nearly unintelligible, tions that issue wire transfers to be called her by her nickname. The vigilant and keep an eye out for this voice of the fake grandson told her type of fraudulent activity.” Inmate Recidivism Rate in W. Va. Is Fourth Lowest in the U.S. that he had been taking his friend In addition to verifying the identi- Jimmy to North Carolina. There had ty of the person on the other end of The West Virginia Department of cidivism, West Virginia’s rates are en- are paying off, and while West Vir- and probation agencies, social service been a bad accident and Jimmy did- the phone, Attorney General Mc- Military Affairs and Public Safety couraging. ginia’s recidivism rate is already low- providers, work-release employers, n’t make it. Graw suggests grandparents take (DMAPS) and the Division of Cor- Recidivism rates provided in this er than in most states, the Division of and support from the community. According to Mrs. Harper, the several steps to protect themselves. rections (WVDOC) today an- report are meant to assist states in Corrections remains committed to The Pew Center’s report shows that caller went on to say that the “grand- • Consider clues to whether the nounced, according to a new report determining how successful their cur- enhancing offender re-entry pro- we can continue to ensure public son” had been speeding, that he call is legitimate. For instance, does needed money to help get the your caller ID show the number as released by the Pew Center on the rent rehabilitation and deterrent sys- grams. I am confident that the DOC safety while being cost efficient charges reduced, and to not tell any- “private”? States, the rate of recidivism for West tems are, as well as what other states will meet the myriad of challenges through a unified commitment to re- body else about the accident or mon- • Don’t offer information. If the Virginia’s incarcerated population is have done to produce positive re- ahead by staying on the cutting edge cidivism reduction.” ey. caller says, “Hi Grandpa, this is your the 4th lowest in the country. sults. Because so many of the coun- of evidence-based practices.” Please note that not all states par- “I was terrified,” Mrs. Harper grandson speaking,” be sure to ask The study examined the rate at try’s inmates are re-offenders, focus- Joe Thornton, Secretary of the ticipated in the study due to a lack of said. “My grandkids are everything to “Which one?” Typically, if a scam which inmates released in 1999 and ing on recidivism reductions will help West Virginia Department of Mili- adequate data. In the study of pris- me. I don’t think anyone would want artist is questioned, he will hang up. in 2004 returned to prison in the prevent future victimization and en- tary Affairs and Public Safety oners released in 1999, 33 states were to hear a grandchild upset to the • Offer to call your grandchild three years following their release. sure that taxpayer dollars are spent (DMAPS), said, “Our correctional analyzed; in the study of prisoners re- point where they can barely catch back. West Virginia, with a 26.8% recidi- effectively. industry leaders and employees have leased in 2004, 41 states were ana- their breath.” • Don’t give out bank account vism rate, fell behind just three Commissioner of the WVDOC, recognized that operating a success- lyzed. But after a while, she realized the numbers, credit card numbers, social states: Oregon (22.8 percent), Jim Rubenstein, said, “I am proud of ful prison system includes preparing To view the full report, please vis- call could be a hoax. “The caller did- security numbers or any personally Wyoming (24.8 percent) and Oklaho- our staff’s commitment to the WV- the incarcerated population for a it the website n’t just sound like my grandson, even identifying numbers over the phone. ma (26.4 percent). Compared to the DOC’s goal of reducing offender re- productive life outside of the www.dmaps.wv.gov/news/press_relea though his crying disguised the voice. If you believe you may have been national average of 43.3 percent re- cidivism. This shows that our efforts system. This effort involves parole ses. Why would he call me and not his the victim of the “Grandparents mother? And who was Jimmy? I Scam” contact the Attorney Gener- calmed down and told him, I’m not al’s Consumer Protection Division sending any money. immediately. RDA Says “He kept asking for some, and To report a scam or file a com- Continued from page 1 would cost taxpayers money,” he session to discuss real estate for ap- tive director of the PSD and agreed that really made me angry,” Mrs. plaint, West Virginians can reach the too complicated. I told him it is no said. “We already have people in Mill proximately 15 minutes. to line locations and easements. Harper continued. “Finally he said, ‘I Attorney General’s Office online at use bringing it to the County Com- Gap and Middle Cove who want wa- Upon adjourning from executive “Clay (Riley with Thrasher Engi- guess I’ll just have to call somebody www.wvago.gov or by calling the mission if it can’t pass.” ter. The problem is getting it to them session, two motions were passed. neering) was going to draw up the else.’ ‘Well I guess you will!’ I said. Consumer Protection Hotline at 1- The updated Comprehensive is very costly. If we’re not careful, The first motion was to approve plat and send it to Potesta,” Teets And he hung up.” 800-368-8808. Plan must be approved by the Coun- we’ll create pockets of people who the construction of a professional said. ty Commission. will need services we can’t provide.” building on Lot #5 in the Byrd In- Potesta and Associates is an engi- “I’m getting a lot of feedback that Combs-Snider said there was a dustrial Park. The motion was ap- neering and consulting firm used by Michael Campaigns people don’t like it,” Teets said. “I time when people were moving to proved. the RDA. told him the new plan was contradic- other jurisdictions because there After the meeting, Combs-Snider Taylor asked why the RDA had Continued from page 1 working with UPG to bring cheaper tory. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. The wasn’t public water and sewer. said a “private individual” was con- balked at a 20-foot easement when votes and voters in the eastern pan- propane gas to the area. Poultry plan we did have wasn’t that bad.” “We’ll get into trouble if we’re not structing the building, but refused to the industrial park covenants require handle counties, including Hardy farmers who become members of the Board member Rodney Branson, careful,” Branson said. “We’ll create name them. a 50-foot setback. County, will decide the election. Contract Poultry Growers of the Vir- the only member of the board that Mike Weaver, the group’s Presi- problems for all taxpayers if we don’t Lot #5 is adjacent to the existing During the Public Comment peri- ginias would be eligible to buy offered any comments, written or have a plan.” dent, said he invited other candidates West Virginia National Guard Ar- od, the board was asked about the propane from UPG at as much as verbal, to the Planning Commission “The current plan has been in or their representatives to attend but mory. status of the Caledonia Heights $0.50 less than the going rate. Weav- indicated he wasn’t quite so eager to place for 10 years and has worked only the Perdue campaign sent a rep- The second motion was to allow Sewage Lagoon. er said a formal agreement has yet to scrap the updated plan. resentative. just fine,” Combs-Snider said. the Executive Committee to work be signed but that savings will proba- “As we keep moving forward with The board decided to table the The lagoon was closed to sewage Weaver reported that United out details of a right-of-way with Al- bly be in the $0.10 to $0.40 per gallon population growth, I don’t want us to matter until the next meeting. two years ago and the RDA has until Propane Gas of Paducah, Kentucky, legheny Energy on the Fisher proper- range. do things that are not smart and The board went into executive Dec. 30, 2013 to clean it up. had purchased land near Moorefield ty. The motion was approved. Todd Holtzman of Holtzman The Fisher property is located on Combs-Snider said Potesta had for a propane bulk storage facility. Propane has been telling poultry U.S. Route 220 South. submitted information to the West Weaver said the company hoped to farmers that they should be leery of Board member Bob Taylor asked Virginia Department of Environ- have the facility up and running by companies offering what he terms Bluegrass Jam again about the $500,000 payment mental Protection and were awaiting mid-summer. from the WV National Guard and permits. Officials at United Propane Gas “introductory prices.” & SPAGHETTI DINNER whether it could be applied to the In her August 2010 report to the did not return phone calls to confirm In other matters, the group con- tinues to monitor efforts to use poul- Saturday, May 7, 2011 loan for the Fitzwater property. board, Combs-Snider said the infor- a land purchase. Combs-Snider said nothing has mation had been submitted to WV Hardy County Planner Pat Ford try litter as an energy source and de- Baker Fire & Rescue Station been decided yet because the execu- DEP and the RDA was awaiting ap- said the planning office has not been velop new markets for poultry litter Intersection of Corridor H and State Route 55, Baker, WV tive committee has not met. She said proval. approached about sighting a propane as a clean fertilizer. Poultry farmers The next meeting of the Hardy could benefit from both efforts if Dinner from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. • Music starts at 7:00 p.m. they plan to meet in May. bulk storage facility. Ford added that Discussion turned to the Baker County RDA is scheduled for Thurs- the Hardy County Board of Zoning poultry litter were to become a more Adult Meal $8.00 • Child’s Meal $4.00 • Takeout available sewer project and the right-of-way day, May 26 beginning at 7 p.m. Appeals would need to hold a public valuable resource. easements requested by the Hardy The meetings are held at the hearing and then vote to grant a P ROCEEDS B ENEFIT THE M ATHIAS -B AKER R ESCUE S QUAD County Public Service District. RDA office, 223 N. Main St., Rear propane facility a variance to the Editor’s note: WV Treasurer John Teets met with an engineer from Entrance, in Moorefield. The meet- county’s zoning ordinance before the Perdue is not related to the family that Thrasher Engineering and the execu- ings are open to the public. project could go forward. controls the Perdue brand of chicken Happy Mother’s Day! Weaver and his group have been companies based in Maryland. We have new plants to choose from Severe Weather Strikes Valley View Continued from page 1 and cover it with a blanket. ment. If there is no basement avail- If you can get to a noticeably low- able, go to the most interior place on er level than the road, lie face-down Greenhouse the lowest level of the house - a hall- with a blanket covering your head. way or bathroom. Contrary to popular belief, moun- Large selection of annuals, Moorefield Athletic Boosters Mobile homes are not safe during tains do not protect from tornadoes. perennials, vegetables, herbs, a tornado. Go to the nearest sturdy No geographic location is safe from building immediately. If there are no hanging baskets and much more! tornadoes. SPORTS sturdy buildings available, get into Also contrary to popular belief, it MULCH — buy by the scoop the bathtub and cover with a mattress is not necessary to open windows in a or thick blankets to minimize injury house to equalize the pressure. Keep or the truckload! 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Furnace Problems Homeowners Can Solve Green Technology For Your Home

Homeowners rely on their fur- turns off if it is overheating or airflow Perhaps no decade has witnessed itch to change a home’s interior aris- grown in popularity as technology nace to provide a comfortable tem- is compromised. This could be the more rapid technological advance- es. has made it easier for employees to perature inside the home. During reason behind the improper func- ments than the opening decade of get their work done without having the cold weather, the furnace might tioning. Replacing air filters may fix the 21st century. At the turn of the Building Materials to head into the office. For home- start to malfunction. The springtime the trouble. Blower motor ports century, cellular phones had still yet When building a dream home, owners who want to add a home of- is an ideal time of year to assess fur- need to be lubricated at all times as to catch on universally, and few homeowners also have a host of fice to their homes, it’s easy to make nace troubles and make repairs be- well. If they are dried out, it could households had high-definition tele- green building materials at their dis- that home office environmentally cause the warmer weather may not cause the unit to turn on and off. visions. Ten years later, cell phones posals. Be it mold-resistant drywall friendly. require constant furnace operation. Another factor could be the ther- are so prevalent even many school- made from recycled paper or eco- Lighting fixtures are often a pri- Many of these repairs are easily tack- mostat. A faulty thermostat that is aged children have them, and rare is friendly siding options, homeowners mary concern when designing a led by the average homeowner. not accurately reading the indoor the household that has not em- building their dream home or adding home office, in which men and Sometimes furnace issues don’t temperature can trigger the furnace braced HDTV. on to an existing home can choose women want to mirror the well-lit require the services of a heating and to turn on frequently. Replacing the And technology has advanced in eco-friendly building materials for environment they’re accustomed to cooling specialist. However, at any thermostat with a new one might do other areas as well. Among the more both the interior and exterior of at traditional office buildings. To illu- point during repairs a homeowner the trick. notable advancements is the in- their homes. minate the room in an effective and feels unsure of his or her work, a li- crease in eco-friendly technologies. eco-friendly way, individuals can in- Homeowners hoping to make their stall LED lighting fixtures. Such fix- censed, trained individual should be Blower Constantly On Flooring consulted. homes more environmentally friend- An increasing percentage of tures have a long life expectancy and An improper fan setting on the ly have a host of options at their beck use far less energy than their incan- There are a few common furnace ing thermostats and improving the homeowners prefer wood flooring unit may cause the blower to stay on. and call that enable them to do just descent counterparts. issues that homeowners often find If the blower is set to “continuous,” it insulation on their homes to alleviate over carpeting. Fortunately, there that. 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A high-pitched whine Recyclable carpets require few, if available, and these new products When going green, it’s easy to as- series, “This Old House,” debuted as around windows and doors may be could indicate a failed belt or one any, toxic materials to manufacture. are typically far less toxic than the sume technology will be detrimental a one-time, 13-part series on a able to alleviate this problem. that is worn out and requires re- What’s more, homeowners who en- linoleum floors of yesteryear. to the environment. However, ad- Clogged furnace filters can also placement. Loud rumbles may mean Boston public broadcasting station in joy changing their home’s decor vancements in eco-friendly technol- restrict proper airflow through the the pilot light is not properly set or 1979. The show has won 17 Emmy from time to time will find eco- ogy have made it easier for home- awards over its storied history. 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Story & Photo (Shepherd University-Business), Logan Mongold By Carl Holcomb (Davis & Elkins-Exercise Science), Jordan Ours Moorefield Examiner (Davis & Elkins-Secondary Education and Exercise Science), Korey Reed (college-Sports and Exercise The Yellow Jackets appeared to have put Berkeley Science), Tanner Sherman (WVU-Engineering), and Springs away with a 9-1 lead entering the seventh in- Josh Thorne (WVU-Medical field) with a ceremony prior to the game. ning on senior night last Friday, but the Indians rallied These seniors were an important part of the Yellow with seven runs and had the game tying runner on sec- Jackets’ success over the years and showed ultimate ond base before the door was closed. character and teamwork in this win. “We had two weeks of practice with our seniors The Moorefield team certainly didn’t miss a beat leading the way. What the seniors do may not show up with a two week weather related hiatus. in numbers. Their focus in practice gets us through sit- Moorefield senior pitcher Josh Thorne kept the In- uations like that, when things get tough. We have guys dians chopping at the air with six strikeouts through six of character who don’t let distractions bother them. innings of work, allowing only one run on five hits. We have a special group of seniors who handled the in- Berkeley Springs starting pitcher Joseph Holt gave tensity of the game. They kept their composure and three consecutive free passes to Moorefield’s Zach played well,” Moorefield skipper Wade Armentrout Laughlin, Kolton Markwood, and Claude Drummond commented. in the third inning which loaded the bases. Moorefield senior third baseman Jordan Ours reaches down in an attempt to tag out Berkeley The Yellow Jackets honored Claude Drummond Continued on page 3B Springs’ Zach Wise during last Friday’s contest at George Hott Field. Softball County Clash Baseball East Hardy Cougars Go Finishes On a Wild Strong on Ride Against Senior Night Broadway

Story & Photo Story & Photo By Carl Holcomb By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner Moorefield Examiner

East Hardy had plenty to cheer Does anyone want to ride a about on senior night, as Lindsey roller coaster? Just buy a ticket to Basye smashed a home run and the an East Hardy Baseball game. team rallied for a 7-4 victory over The Cougars have provided Pendleton County last Tuesday. people young and old with the thrill Basye gave the Lady Cougars a of riding high with victories and the 2-0 lead in the first inning with a centrifugal force of coming down two-run home run, sending home with losses this week. Morgan Mongold who had reached Last Monday, East Hardy began base on a walk. the week with Jamie Miller on the The celebratory mood set at the mound against the Gobblers of beginning of the game elevated Broadway. with that home run. Miller gave up one hit, one run, East Hardy honored all of its and struck out two while the de- senior softball players prior to the fense did the rest for naught. contest. Having turkey farmers on the Lindsey Basye was the first to be roster appeared to help cage these recognized (alphabetical order). green Gobblers just before a raging Basye plans to attend Potomac storm hit. State College and major in Large Broadway’s Corey Armentrout Animal Science. belted a home run to provide an Basye was named the 2010 Fe- early advantage against the male Athlete of the Year at EHHS Cougars. and was recently selected as WHSV The Cougars managed a couple News’ Student Athlete of the Week. of hits, but the fierce thunderstorm Emily Beck plans to attend washed away all of the stats as the Glenville State College and study game was postponed and started environmental science. from scratch on Tuesday night. Beck holds the school records in East Hardy went with the turkey volleyball for most attacks in a sea- handlers, the Foltz brothers to start son, most blocks in a game, and is the game from the pitching mound tied with Ashley Dove with most at- to attempt to corral the Gobblers in tacks in a game. the second game. Sona Delawder plans to attend The Cougars didn’t make the Fairmont State University and ma- right turkey calls as the Gobblers jor in elementary education. won 18-7. Delawder is the president of the Korey Foltz made the calls from National Honor Society. the mound, but Broadway an- Ashley Dove will play softball at swered by littering nine runs and Davis & Elkins College and major sent Foltz off after two outs. in elementary education. Korey’s brother Kollin was given Dove is the president of the Stu- a chance for three innings, and dent Council. Come From Behind Victory: Jade Foltz and the Lady Cougars slipped in behind Moorefield and Shayna Vetter during last week’s Broadway spread six more runs. Ashton Landacre plans to at- Hardy County Softball Classic, rallying for a 9-5 victory. The Cougars’ main threat was tend West Liberty University to Broadway’s Corey Armentrout who study Dental Hygiene. belted a home run, a double, and Landacre was the Cougarette Lady Cougars Roar Back From Deficit notched six RBI. Captain for four years. Quinn Arbogast also hit a home Raven Mongold plans to attend run for the Gobblers along with a Eastern Community College and double and four RBI. study medical technology. Topple Moorefield in Late Season Bout “Pitching wasn’t good. We just Mongold is the Treasurer of the couldn’t get them out,” East Hardy Senior class. Story & Photos pitcher Lindsey Basye as her deep shot elud- ing two batters with strikeouts. Coach Raymond Snapp stated. Basye, Beck, Delawder, Dove, By Carl Holcomb ed Jade Foltz and Raven Mongold. Rayann Foltz was thrown out at third base Offensively for the Cougars, Ko- Moorefield senior Crystal Simmons hit a as Michaela Regester applied the tag. and Mongold are members of the Moorefield Examiner rey Foltz, Tyler Kerr, and Tyler Fellowship of Christian Athletes. RBI single for the contest’s first strike at Moorefield first baseman Brooke Shock- Mongold each hit a double with home. ey hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the Pendleton County made things Flying high and grounded quickly as the Kerr and Mongold getting one Moorefield senior Kristen Ball followed inning to continue the offensive momentum. interesting, with a strong pitching Yellow Jackettes’ lead was taken asunder by RBI. performance by Codi Evick. that with a RBI double and advanced to third Rogers hit a single which was knocked East Hardy with a rally in the latter innings Kollin Foltz had two walks and Evick struck out eight East base on the late and wide throw home. down by senior Ashley Dove on a dive. two RBI, while Shawn Skovron for a 9-5 victory last Wednesday in Moore- Hardy batters in six innings of work, Moorefield freshman phenom Danica Basye issued Jayme Fraley a walk to load added another two RBI. allowing seven hits and seven runs field. Rogers hurled the ball like a veteran, allow- the bases. Eric Heflin netted one RBI (six earned). Beth Cook got the ball hopping in the first ing only two singles to Sona Delawder and McKenzie Weese hit a sacrifice fly to against Broadway. The Lady Wildcats scored once inning with a two-out double off East Hardy Rayann Foltz in the second inning before ic- Continued on page 7B The roller coaster ride started to Continued on page 2B Continued on page 3B MHS Tennis Sounds Off The Purple Plan Jackettes Don New Hues to Raise Awareness In Petersburg Story & Photos Last Friday, the Moorefield portive effort with purple polos and By Carl Holcomb Softball team changed its each player gave the visiting Berke- Story & Photo Moorefield Examiner wardrobe, as each player donned a ley Springs players a purple By Carl Holcomb purple jersey in honor of Cystic Fi- bracelet. Moorefield Examiner The color purple is a reminder brosis. The umpires wore purple shirts for those fighting Cystic Fibrosis. The coaches joined in the sup- for this special occasion as well. The simple joy of tennis, hitting All of the proceeds from the the ball with the pleasant sounds of game went directly to the Cystic Fi- birds singing in the air. brosis Foundation. The serenity was broken last Fri- On a personal level, Moorefield day afternoon during Moorefield’s Coach Tim Crites is associated with tennis match against the Vikings. Cystic Fibrosis as his sister passed The sound in Petersburg sur- away with this affliction. rounding the tennis courts came The softball players have a from the Spring Mountain Festival unique bond as a classmate at and enticed the athletes to shop and school, Adam Boswell, has Cystic eat before the matches. Fibrosis and competes in several Four Moorefield players: Justin sports. Fitzwater, Johnathan Davis, Timmy The Yellow Jackettes turned this Gray, and Cody Beavers found col- purple power into a 12-2 victory, orful kit hats to wear from the festi- not only over the Indians but to- val and hoped to be able to play ward a cure. while donning the caps recently This night also had special Moorefield top seed singles player Curtis Wolfe returned a volley purchased. Moorefield’s Haley Arose focused on catching the ball against meaning for Tara Baldwin, Kristen against Notre Dame last Saturday. Continued on page 3B Berkeley Springs. Continued on page 3B Page 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 East Hardy Finishes Strong

East Hardy Seniors: Lindsey Basye, Sona Delawder, Emily Beck, Ashley Dove, Raven Mongold, and Ashton Landacre were honored last week against Pendleton County. Continued from page 1B Rayann Foltz hit a leadoff sin- ond base where the throw hit her on in the second on an error, twice in gle, then two outs quickly came. the helmet and bounced into the the fourth and once in the fifth to Dove hit a RBI single and stole outfield. take a 4-2 edge. second base, which was followed by Cassell collected herself, then Pendleton County’s Morgan a RBI by Morgan Mongold who ran to third base and made it home Keplinger led the charge with three reached on an error. all in the same sequence. RBI with a single and a double. Dove scored on the play to tie Basye delivered eight strikeouts, The Lady Cougars created a the game. allowing only five hits and four runs two-out rally in the sixth inning to Basye drove home Mongold survive the Pendleton County as- with a RBI triple. 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Continued from page 1B lost to Sierra Malcolm 8-1. Richard Davy lost each match, 8-0 They were allowed to wear the Greenwalt and Shoemaker lost and 8-5, respectively. hats on the sidelines while cheering in a doubles tiebreaker, 8-8, 7-3. In exhibition play, Moorefield’s for their teammates. Noelia Lobo and Whitney Cody Beavers won 8-4 against Chris The stage next to the tennis Delawder garnered an 8-2 victory Lomasney. courts began to transform with mu- for Moorefield against Petersburg’s Moorefield’s Timmy Gray and sical equipment and the sound Serenity Gayette and Gabby Han- Johnathan Davis teamed up to de- checks bellowed out while the play- lin. feat Petersburg’s Dustin Van Meter ers competed against each other. On the boys side, Petersburg and Kyle Hinkle, 8-1. One could barely hear the swept the singles competition ex- Perhaps, those colorful hats match points called as the serves cept for the exhibition match. helped after all. began, but the players were quite Petersburg’s top-seed boys sin- The celebration of spring in Pe- focused and battled hard. gles player Dan Alt cruised to an 8- tersburg was echoed across the val- Moorefield’s top-seeded girls 1 victory over Moorefield’s Curtis ley from court to court. player Mariah Bradley took an ear- Wolfe. ly lead on Petersburg’ Marley Petersburg’s Will George took On Saturday, Moorefield hosted Seacrist. the second seed match, 8-1 over Notre Dame in what was also a Both valiantly returned volleys Moorefield’s Travis Cleaver. noisy environment with basketball as points went back and forth. Petersburg’s Brandon Kivett and baseball being played nearby. Seacrist rallied to win in the end, needed a little extra time to oust The Yellow Jackets faired much 9-7. Moorefield’s Justin Fitzwater, 8-3. better against Notre Dame with Moorefield’s third seed Emily Moorefield’s Trey Grove played Curtis Wolfe and Travis Cleaver Greenwalt took a 3-0 lead starting consistently, but fell short 8-5 both winning 8-1 in singles competi- the match, and made crisp volleys in against Petersburg’s Thomas Lo- tion. an 8-6 victory over Petersburg’s masney. Greenwalt also picked up a vic- Jennifer Hanlin. Moorefield’s doubles teams of tory. Moorefield’s Laiken Shoemaker Wolfe/Cleaver and Fitzwater/ More results to be posted soon.

East Hardy’s Shawn Skovron attempted to beat a throw from the outfield, but was stopped in his tracks by the Broadway catcher Josh Eberly in last Tuesday’s contest. Cougars Go on a Wild Ride

Continued from page 1B game with nine strikeouts and gave ly crashed down with a 15-14 East go in the right direction, up as the up one unearned run on two hits. Hardy loss. Cougars earned three consecutive In the second game, Cole Col- Both teams attacked with single victories. lier pitched five strikeouts and gave runs in the initial frame, before the East Hardy defeated Union on up two hits and no runs in four in- Falcons taloned the Cougars with Thursday, 18-1 and 15-0. nings of work. seven runs in the second inning. The most productive hitter for Tyler Mongold finished the The Cougars pounced on Frank- the Cougars was Noah Orndorff game by striking out all three bat- fort in the third inning with eight who went 6-for-7 with two doubles, ters he faced. runs, including a grand slam by one triple, and five RBI’s. “This was a good game to let all Kollin Foltz. Brady Hinkle was 2-for-3 with a the young kids play and get some Frankfort answered with a run triple and a double with three RBI time on the mound,” Coach Snapp in the bottom of the inning. in the first game. noted. East Hardy fell behind 12-11, Kaleb Leatherman hit a two run The roller coaster ride contin- entering the final inning, then producing double in the first game. ued on a high note with a 7-4 victo- clawed for three runs for the lead. Daniel Vance had two RBI in ry over Frankfort in the first game The Falcons de-clawed the the second game, but had a nice of a doubleheader on Saturday. Cougars with three runs to clinch Team Purple: The Yellow Jackettes wore purple uniforms to raise awareness about Cystic Fibrosis last steal of home plate in the first Jamie Miller pitched the first the win. Friday during senior night. The Moorefield seniors are Tara Baldwin, Kristen Ball, and Crystal Simmons. game. game, giving up four runs on five Kollin Foltz added three singles David Shifflett hit a RBI double hits with five walks and recorded to his grand slam in the second Jackettes Don New Hues in the second game. nine strikeouts to give him a 3.00 contest. Bruce Hartman had a double in ERA. Tyler Kerr recorded two RBI Continued from page 1B The Lady Indians got on board Tara Baldwin contributed a the first inning of game one and was Tyler Kerr netted three singles singles. Ball, and Crystal Simmons as each first with a RBI triple by Chelsea three-run producing double for a 9- brought home by Vance. Hartman and three RBI in the first game. East Hardy is now 11-6 on the were honored as seniors with a nice Hessler and a RBI single by Ashton 2 Moorefield advantage later in the also had a single and stole bases all Eric Heflin contributed a single season. ceremony. Miller in the first inning. same inning. away around to home in the third and a double. The Cougars hosted Petersburg Baldwin plans to attend Po- The swing for the cure contin- Ball reached on an error as Sim- inning, then smashed a RBI triple Stephen See scored three times on Monday and welcome Mussel- tomac State College and major in ued as Moorefield garnered the mons crossed home plate in the in the second game. in addition to having three hits and man tonight for senior night. Pre-Veterinary Medicine. lead in the bottom half and never third inning and Brooke Shockey Justin Basye provided two RBI one RBI. East Hardy will finish the season Ball plans to attend Fairmont relinquished it. sent Ball home on a RBI single. in the first game in the first and The ride on the roller coaster in on the road with trips to Tygarts State University to major in exer- Crystal Simmons (walk), Haley Moorefield capped the win with third innings. the second game was a bumpy one Valley (DH) tomorrow and to cise science and then transfer to Arose (bunt single), and Kristen a bases loaded walk given to Haley Shifflett pitched a complete with many ups and downs, but final- Keyser on Friday. WVU to become a physical thera- Ball (single) loaded the bases. Arose to seal it. pist. Shayna Vetter cleared the bases The Yellow Jackettes swung for Simmons plans to attend Po- for Moorefield with a triple. a good cause with a heart of purple, tomac State College and obtain a Beth Cook hit a RBI single in making the Cystic Fibrosis cause degree in Physical Education. the second inning. grow stronger. Yellow Jackets Fend Off

The Moorefield Baseball seniors were honored last week against Berkeley Springs with skipper Wade Armentrout (middle): Claude Drummond, Jordan Ours, Josh Thorne, Tanner Sherman, Korey Reed, and Logan Mongold.

Continued from page 1B in the dugout to reaffirm its mental team. They are just as good or bet- Korey Reed hit a sacrifice fly to toughness as Coach Armentrout ter than the double AA teams we plate one run. complimented the players on their play. They will compete for state. Thorne was given a walk, then focus. They just beat a good team. We Jordan Ours hit into a fielder’s Berkeley Springs’ Zach Wise hit have a 5-9 record, but eight of those choice with an out recorded at sec- a RBI double in the sixth, but ond base and two runners safely Thorne countered with two strike- games were against triple A scored. outs to retire the side. schools. If you asked Moorefield Drummond snuck in behind the Reed hit a towering shot into what our record was, they may have catcher as the ball was being re- shallow right field and it was lost in thought we were 9-5. I’m very ceived. the lights as he reached second proud of our effort tonight,” Berke- A balk moved Ours to second base. ley Springs Coach Ron Bittinger re- base. Thorne hit a single, then the In- marked. After Tanner Sherman was hit dians got the second out of the in- Another walk filled the bases by a pitch thrown by Berkeley ning. again. Springs senior reliever Andrew Tanner Sherman hit a two-run Rickli, Logan Mongold delivered a producing single for an 8-1 advan- Brady Spielman hit a two-run RBI single for a 4-0 lead. tage. producing double which was fol- The fourth inning was relatively Adam Snyder safely reached lowed by a two-run single by Wise. mum, with Moorefield’s defense first as third baseman Zane The Indians closed the gap to 9- collecting outs and then Rickli get- Mokhiber had difficulty handling 7 with a RBI single by Scott ting two strikeouts in the bottom the ball. Hessler. half of the inning. Mike Pultz punched in another Moorefield senior Logan Mon- Moorefield finished off the top run with a RBI single. gold was sent in as the closer and of the fifth inning with a double Moorefield needed just three forced a flyout. play as Jordan Ours collected a outs to end the game, but they did- grounder, whipped the ball to Tan- n’t come quickly. Another Indians run scored as ner Sherman at first who eyed the Jordan Ours came in to relieve Jared Kite knocked down a hit by two base runners and threw to Lo- Thorne on the mound and threw Jared Spielman preventing it from gan Mongold for the final out. fastball after fastball. dribbling into the outfield, then Moorefield senior Korey Reed Ours got to the full-count on threw an off-kilter shot to first hit what looked like a deep line three consecutive batters, but each which landed in the dugout. drive and the ball kept floating, one stayed patient for a walk. Mongold fanned the last batter then sailed over the fence in left The Indians dugout began to end the game and give the sen- field for a leadoff home run to start chanting loudly, something about iors a victory. the bottom of the fifth. meteors, dinosaurs, gazelles, and li- That monstrous hit was fol- ons. The Yellow Jackets traveled to lowed by a double by Thorne much A groundout by the Kaleb Athe- Tygarts Valley on Saturday and to the dismay of Rickli who sound- ny sent one run home. swept a doubleheader, 17-1 and 14- ed much like a sailor with choice “We’ve been showing heart in 4. words. the face of adversity. Down 9-1, Moorefield improved to 12-3 on After a walk, a flyout, and a sin- having our senior team leader the season. gle by Logan Mongold, Rickli was ejected. Lots of teams would cash The Yellow Jackets’ last regular tossed out of the game due to his it in. We went out to bat in the sev- season home game was yesterday unsportsmanlike conduct. enth and I told them ‘this is it, what against Martinsburg, and will finish Garrett Keller was issued a do you have in your heart?’ We had bases loaded walk which gave the the tying run on second and were the season on the road tonight Yellow Jackets a convincing 6-0 just a bloop away from sending him against Pendleton County and a lead. home. Moorefield stepped it up for doubleheader tomorrow at Poca- Moorefield had a little meeting this game since we are a double A hontas County. Page 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 ClassifiedsCall 304-530-NEWS

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Employment: It shall which expresses the following: Directly or indirectly any limitation, spec- milial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, sified and/or display advertising. All others must be paid in advance. be an unlawful employment practice, unless based on bonafide occu- ifications or discrimination as to race, religious creed, color, national ori- limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising Political advertising must be paid in advance. The Moorefield Examiner pational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security gin, ancestry, physical handicap, marital status, sex, age or any intent for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in adver- regulations established by the United States or the state of West Vir- to make such limitation, specification or discrimination. Rentals and that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Page 5B THE WVDA seeks a CAFO Spe- WVDA SEEKS a Tracking a d Re- RIVERSIDE CABINS and RV SATURDAY, MAY 7; 104 South cialist to oversee the CAFO pro- porting Specialist to track and re- park. Open year round with full Elm Street, 8am-12pm. Planning an Auction? gram activities for compliance port installed agricultural Best hook-up and cabins along the riv- Women’s/Men’s Clothing, House- with state and federal regulations Management Practices. A large er, pool, mini-golf, gem mine, fish- hold, Knick-Knacks, Many miscel- Don’t Know Where to Start? and law. Will be primary contact percentage of time will be spent in ing. Fisher, WV 304-538-6467. laneous items. Canceled if rain. for AFOs (Animal Feeding Oper- the field working one on one with Simple as 1-2-3 ations) and work closely with agri- SEPTIC TANKS PUMPED, M & SEVERAL FAMILY Yard Sale— cultural producers, environmental farmers; documenting beat man- M Septic Service. Call 304 538- Our Biggest Ever!!! We will have 1. Pick up phone entities, and staff in the WVDA. agement practices on individual 6467 or 304 257-3191. almost everything, including new 2. Dial 304-434-2117 Must be able to maintain effective farming operations, matching furniture, nice antique furniture working relationships with practices up with Chesapeake Bay 260 REUNIONS including dressers, washstand, 3. Put money in your pocket WVDEP, WSDA, USEPA, Uni- Program protocol, and working sewing machine, several oak Call H. Junior Wilson – Auctioneer versities and other environmental with Chesapeake Bay Program WRATCHFORD REUNION de- stands, table and chairs, wardrobe, blanket chest and many other real agencies and groups statewide. staff to incorporate findings into scendants of Hugh and Rebecca Moorefield, W.Va. • “46 years of experience” Frequent travel may be required. nice pieces. We also have curtains, computer models, as well as any Wratchford will hold their reunion A Bachelors degree form an ac- bedding, tons of household items, at Tearcoat Church of the credited four (4) year college or other duties as assigned. A Bache- glassware, TV’s, lots of books, Brethren, Augusta, WV at 12:00 university in agriculture, soil sci- lors degree form an accredited clothing, music CD’s, several ence, agronomy, natural resources four (4) year college or university noon on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Craftsman saws on stands, gun Highland Trace Realty, Inc . management, environmental sci- in agriculture, soil science, agron- Please bring a dish to share, also cabinet, miscellaneous tools, Avon PO Box 307, 200 E. Main Street, Wardensville, WV 26851 ence, or related natural resource omy, natural resources manage- family pictures (old and current) bottles, old bottles, and jars, milk John B. Bowman, Broker field required. Salary $30,000. For and family genealogy. Questions cans, Home Interior, Craftsman ment, environmental science, or Charlotte Bowman, Assoc. Broker complete job description and ap- related natural resource field re- 304-856-2541 Virgil or Shirley push lawn mowers. Too much to Thorne. mention. We will be adding new plication visit: quired. Salary $27,000. For com- Katrina Wilkins, Realtor 304-874-3530 www.wvagriculture.org/applicatio items each day. We have a large Office 304-874-3030 • Toll Free 1-877-293-3643 plete job description and applica- 270 YARD SALES trailer full to sell. Starting Thurs- n. html; or contact Millie Taylor at E- MAIL: [email protected] • W EBSITE : www.highlandtrace.com [email protected] or 304-558- tion visit: day, May 5 at 8:00 thru to evening, www.wvagriculture.org/applicatio 2227. Submit application and re- 3 FAMILY YARD Sale. May 7, Friday, May 6 from 8:00 to n. html; or contact Millie Taylor at WANTED Licensed Agent sume to Millie Taylor, Executive From 8:00am- ? Rain or Shine. At evening, and Saturday, May 7 Assistant, WV Dept. of Agricul- mtaylor@wvds.us or 304-558- 2207 Frosty Hollow Road Sher- from 8:00 to evening. If calling for ture, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, rain, we will try to start on 2227. Submit application and re- man Residence. Baby and kids Charleston, WV 25305 by May 6, Wednesday, May 4 at 12:00 noon. sume to Millie Taylor, Executive toys, clothes, adult clothing, 2011, 4pm. EOE. If any questions, call 304-538-2207 Assistant, WV Dept. of Agricul- Leather belts and wallets, Home ture, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, or 304-257-3030. Look for signs. WVDA SEEKS a Nutrient Man- Interior pictures, Hunting and Located at Glenn and Nancy Cos- Charleston, WV 25305 by May 6, Great Deals! agement Specialist to develop site Fishing items, and much more. ner’s at 202 Vale Lane behind specific Nutrient Management 2011, 4pm. EOE. Kimbles BP Station. See you 5 FAMILY YARD Sale. May 6-7 Plans in the Chesapeake Bay Wa- there!! tershed. A large percentage of 220 NOTICE 8am-? Cabins WV(5 miles out of time will be spent in the field Petersburg on right). Something THREE-FAMILY yard sale at 313 Every working with the public, collecting HAPPY JACK Flea Beacon: Con- for everyone! Also designer Purs- N. Main Street, May 7. XBOX soil samples, and developing Nu- trol fleas in the home without tox- es, Newest movies, and Jewelry. games, Men’s Nike clothing, trient Management Plans (NMP) women’s clothing, Household, Pic- ic sprays. Results overnight. for individual farming operations, 5941 HIGHWAY US 220 South, tures, Books, and Much more. Week! SOUTHERN STATES as well as any other duties as- (304-538- Moorefield. Saturday, May 7th 8- Starts 8:00am. signed. Certification by WVDA as 2308). (www.kennelvax.com). 3. Rocking chairs, Area Rugs, and a Certified Nutrient Management other nice things. 5941 HIGHWAY US 220 South, M OOREFIELD E XAMINER Planner is preferred but not re- LOVE MEMORIAL Clinic An- Moorefield. Saturday, May 7th 8- quired prior to employment. How- nual Meeting, May 12, 7pm, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 7:00-? 3. Rocking chairs, Area Rugs, and [email protected] ever, this certification is required MVFC Bingo Hall. All sponsoring Ernie and Marie Whetzel’s, Tan- other nice things. as soon as possible after employ- organizations are reminded to glewood Drive, Old Fields, WV. ment begins. A Bachelors degree have five voting representatives Troy tiller,Concrete Mixer, and form an accredited four (4) year present. lots more items to choose from. college or university in agriculture, soil science, agronomy, natural re- sources management, environ- Tom High, 304-813-8038 mental science, or related natural Danny Kuykendall, 304-851-0607 resource field required. Salary Julie Swick, 304-668-1658 $28,000-$30,000. For complete job George Thomas, 304-257-6296 description and application visit: Serving the Eastern Panhandle Peggy Moomaw, 304-257-7253 www.wvagriculture.org/applicatio n. html; or contact Millie Taylor at (304) 538-2100 116 N. Main St., Moorefield, WV 26836 www.rothford.com [email protected] or 304-558- Lois Groves – BROKER 2227. Submit application and re- M049 – Nice M055 – Country 09 Ford Fusion ...... $16,995 sume to Millie Taylor, Executive Doublewide on Treasure! Private 08 Ford Ranger S/C 4x4 . . $22,500 Assistant, WV Dept. of Agricul- solid block 150 acres with ture, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, foundation, 3br Farm Home, barn, 08 Ford Ranger 4x2 XL . . . . $12,995 Charleston, WV 25305 by May 6, 2ba, on one acre, between Moorefield springs and stream. Just 4 miles off 4- 07 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 . . $14,995 2011, 4pm. EOE. and Petersburg on Rig Rd. $125,000. lane highway. Call for details. 07 Ford Ranger S/C 4x4 . . . . $17,995 M048 – One- M935 – level, well- Commercial: 07 Ford Edge AWD SEL . . . . . $19,995 maintained 4200 sq.ft. 06 Ford F250 R/C 4x4 V10 . . . $14,995 Home, 3br 4-bay Garage with ongoing business. 06 Ford F250 S/C XLT 4x4 . . . $22,995 2ba, fenced yard. Moorefield $89,000. High traffic area, plenty of room to M024 – Nice expand. Spring Ave., Moorefield. 05 Ford Ranger S/C XLT . . . . . $15,995 getaway LOTS & LAND: 05 Nissan Titan 4x4 .CALL FOR PRICE Cabin, 2br M029 – 14 acres, building site, fronts 05 Buick Lacrosse CXL . . . . $11,500 1ba, on 5 state maintained road. Make an offer. acres in Trout Cullers Run, Mathias $112,000. 05 Mercury Sable GS ...... $7,995 Pond s/d. Fishing, hunting, hiking, M995 – 2.4 acres, wooded, close 04 Ford F150 S/C 4x4 ...... $9,995 swimming—all close by. $129,000. Moorefield and 4-lane highway. Carla 04 Chevy S10 Crew Cab 4x4 . . $9,500 M012 – Acres $28,000. Home, 3br M970 – 4.9 acres, nice residential lot, 03 Ford Taurus...... $7,995 2ba, on 2.7 easy access, close Moorefield. Carla 02 Subaru Legacy Outback .. $6,995 acres. Easy Acres $29,000. 02 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 . . $9,500 access on M827 – 4.0 acre lot with well, septic private road. Borders National forest. and electric. One-half mile off Rt. 220 at 02 Ford Explorer Lost City. $185,000. Old Fields. $69,900. 2-Door 4x4 ...... $7,995 M045 – M784 – Two nice lots inside Moorefield 00 Jeep Wrangler You’ll Find Opportunity city limits at Sunset Terrace. $55,000. Sahara 4x4 ...... $11,500 M064 – Knocks! Two 2.6 acres joins National Forest. 98 GMC Sonoma story Rental Great fishing nearby, also near Lost It In The Ext-Cab 4x4 ...... $5,600 Property with 6 River St. Park $49,900 Apartments fully occupied. Great M013 – 30 acres with awesome views 94 Chevy Conversion Van ...... Classifieds! opportunity for the right investor. of S. Branch Valley, pasture, trees, home ...... Call for Price Eisenhowser St., Moorefield. sites, easy access. $170,000. ESTABLISHED 1845 86 Ford L8000 Dump Truck with M OOREFIELD E XAMINER We are members of MRIS — a multi-list system available to over 27,000 real estate agents in 8 ' Snow Plow . . . . . CALL FOR PRICE and Hardy County News WV, VA, DC, MD & PA. Nice selection of new vehicles Rt. 42, 1 mile J OB A NNOUNCEMENT North of Petersburg 304-257-1994 Sales EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 304-257-1828 Parts/Serv. a public, state supported comprehensive institution, serving the [email protected] six-county district (Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton, and Tucker) in the Potomac Highlands. Math Faculty Full Time 10 Month Non-Tenure Benefits eligible Base salary (34,984 – 40,008) Location: Moorefield , WV Responsibilities: • Teach 15 credit hours per semester in courses • Mentoring adjunct faculty. pertaining to college level Math and related courses. • Serving as a member of the department and on College • Evaluate and revise course outlines, content and committees; and performing other professional duties. materials. • Teach live and on-line/distance courses. • Overall coordination and development, implementation, • Coordinate and implement appropriate instructional and scheduling of the Developmental Education technology software/hardware into course delivery. program in the areas of Math. • Advising current and potential students. • Evaluate student performance. • Office Hours – 10 weekly • Building community relations. • Reports to Academic Program Coordinator Sr. • Maintaining competency and currency in the discipline taught as well as in teaching strategies and assessment methods. Qualifications: • Education – Master’s Degree in Math or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Math • Experience – Experience teaching at college level; and designing and developing curricula for college and developmental math courses. Prior experience in instructional technology software/hardware implementation. • Some travel required throughout the College’s service district. Responsibilities require availabilit y and willingness to work flexible schedule hours, including day, evenings and weekends (if required). Wi llingness/ and ability to work with varied levels of abilities and a diverse population. Effective communicatio n skills, both written and verbal. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience plus full and highly competitive benefits package. Retirement plan options include TIAA-CREF. Resume review begins April 15, 2011 Search will remain open until position is filled. Application process: Submit letter of interest that addresses your abilities to meet the qualifications and carry out the responsibilities of this position, current resume, unofficial transcripts and three pr ofessional references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers). Human Resources Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College 316 Eastern Drive Moorefield, WV 26836

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HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION a date and time to be mutually agreed upon 2011, in the Circuit Court of Hardy County, pointment, at the Division of Water and are to serve a population equivalent of ap- STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES between the trustee and the high bidder, West Virginia, in the case of William D. Low- Waste Management Public Information Of- FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 proximately 3,350 persons in the City of which said date and time shall not exceed man. Sr.. Executor of the Estate of Edna D. fice, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV Moorefield and environs and discharge twenty (20) days from the date of sale. Fail- Lowman. deceased. Plaintiff. v. William D. 25304-2345, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, treated wastewater, through Outlet No. 001, ure to close within the applicable time frame Lowman. Sr.. et als. Defendants. Civil Action p.m. on business days. Copies of the doc- to the South Branch Potomac River, approx- will cause a forfeiture of the deposit paid. No. 10-C-84, which Order authorizes the uments may be obtained from the Division HARDY COUNTY, to wit: imately 57 miles from its mouth, of the Po- Purchaser may elect to pay the entire pur- said Special Commissioner to advertise and at a nominal cost. Calls must be made 8:30 tomac River. An antidegradation review has chase price on day of sale. offer the below described real estate for sale a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. been conducted. Tier 1 protection is afford- In accordance with West Virginia Code §11-8-12 as amended, the Hardy County Board Prospective bidders are invited to con- at public auction to the highest bidder, the 5/4 1c of Education proceeded to make an estimate of the amounts necessary to be raised ed for the uses specified in 47 CSR 2 for tact your undersigned trustee or Capon Val- said Special Commissioner shall offer said ——————————————— Outlet No. 001. The facility also contains by a levy of taxes for the 2012 fiscal year, and doth determine and estimate the several ley Bank, prior to the day of sale with regard real estate at public auction on amounts. two (2) combined sewer system overflow re- to any and all questions that might arise. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA lief points which discharge to the South Fork Jack H. Walters, Trustee at 11:00 A.M. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL South Branch Potomac River of the South The amount due and the amount that will become due and collectible from every WALTERS, KRAUSKOPF & BAKER in front of the Hardy County Courthouse PROTECTION source during the fiscal year INCLUDING THE LEVY OF TAXES, is as follows: Branch Potomac River of the Potomac River P.O. Box 119 in Moorefield, West Virginia, on Washington DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE through Outlet No. C002 at Mile Point 0.1 Moorefield, WV 26836 Street at the front door: All that certain tract MANAGEMENT GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE FUND and Outlet No. C003 at Mile Point 0.15. Tier (304) 530-6618 or parcel of real estate, together with all 1 protection shall be afforded for the uses H. Junior Wilson rights, improvements, privileges, rights-of- PUBLIC NOTICE specified in 47 CSR 2 for Outlet Nos. C002 Estimated revenues: Auctioneer way and appurtenances thereunto belong- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EN- Local Sources: and C003 through implementation of the fa- 4/20, 4/27. 5/4 3c ing or in any way appertaining, containing VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUBLIC cility’s Long-term Control Plan. Further, the Property taxes (Net of allowances) $ 4,761,320 ————————————————— 1.2 acres, situate on Rudolph Lane near INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET, Other local sources 183,350 requirements for the Total Maximum Daily Wardensville, in Capon District, Hardy CHARLESTON SE, WEST VIRGINIA 25304- Loads are being implemented. Also, to ac- State Sources: HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS County, West Virginia, and being the same 2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440. State aid to schools 11,278,010 cept nondomestic wastewater from Pil- JOB OPENING real estate that was devised to Edna G. Low- APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA grim’s Pride, American Woodmark Corpora- Other unrestricted 0 High School Principal – Moorefield High man by the Last Will and Testament of NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE Federal sources: tion, South Branch Valley Railroad, Crites School in Moorefield, WV. Applicant must Leonard Rudolph, of record in the Office of ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLU- Trucking, Markwood Dealership, and Alt Unrestricted 326,730 hold a WV Teaching Certificate and have the Clerk of the County Commission of TION CONTROL PERMIT Miscellaneous sources 0 Trucking for subsequent treatment and dis- completed at least three years of teaching Hardy County, West Virginia, in Will Book Public Notice No.: L-54-11 posal. Total estimated revenues 16,549,410 experience in Secondary Education, with No. 26, at Page 539. Public Notice Date: May 04, 2011 Estimated trans- Business conducted: three years as a Secondary Principal re- The undersigned Special Commission- Paper: Moorefield Examiner Municipality fers in and other financing sources 64,050 quired. er will give a Deed with Covenants of Spe- The following has applied for a WV Estimated beginning balance (125,000) Implementation: Employment Term – 240 days, begin- cial Warranty and will sell the property “as NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit for Compliance with the Combined Sewer Total estimated revenues, other financing sources, ning July 1, 2011. is.” This real estate has access to public wa- this facility or activity: and beginning balance $ 16,488,460 Overflow requirements shall be attained Job Description – Available at hardy- ter and sewer. Appl. No.: WV0106038 through Administrative Order No. 5899, and countyschools.com Real estate taxes are paid through the Applicant: MOOREFIELD-HARDY CO any amendments, thereto. Compliance with Estimated expenditures: Application – Available at hardycoun- year 2010. Purchaser will be responsible for WASTEWATER AUTHORITY the Chesapeake Bay TMDL requirements Instruction $ 9,454,630 tyschools.com or contact Kathy Hardy at the 2011 taxes. 206 WINCHESTER AVENUE shall be attained through Administrative Supporting services: 304-530-2348, ext. 222. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Two MOOREFIELD, WV 26836 Consent Order No. 7219, and any amend- Students 628,180 Closing Date – Application must be re- Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), by certified Location: MOOREFIELD, HARDY ments, thereto. Instructional staff 566,660 ceived at the Hardy County Board of Educa- check, cashier’s check or check satisfactory COUNTY On the basis of review of the ap- Central administration 546,460 tion office by 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 2011. with the undersigned Special Commission- Latitude: 39:06:39 plication, the “Water Pollution Control Act School administration 994,690 4/27, 5/4 1c er, made payable to the undersigned Spe- Longitude: 78:56:54 (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Business 185,890 ——————————————— cial Commissioner. Receiving Stream: Virginia Legislative Rules,” the State of West SETTLEMENT: Settlement shall be with- SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER Virginia will act on the above application. Operation and maintenance of facilities 1,635,110 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS in thirty (30) days of sale at the office of the Activity: Any interested person may submit writ- Student transportation 1,609,700 TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT undersigned Special Commissioner. Spe- To acquire, construct, install, operate ten comments on the draft permit and may Community services 24,330 The Potomac Valley Transit Authority cial Commissioner reserves the right to con- and maintain a new 4.1 million gallon per request a public hearing by addressing Facilities 29,050 (PVTA) is requesting proposals for the pur- tinue sale of the subject property from time day sewage collection and wastewater such to the Director of the Division of Water Capital Lease 108,780 chase and installation of two-way radio to time, by oral proclamation, which contin- treatment system. The facility is designed to and Waste Management within 30 days of Total estimated expenditures 15,783,480 communication equipment. Items to be uation shall be at the sole discretion of the serve approximately 11,300 persons in the the date of the public notice. Such com- Total estimated transfers and other financing uses 704,980 purchased under this contract will include said Special Commissioner. Town of Moorefield, Caledonia Heights, and ments or requests should be addressed to: Total estimated expenditures and other financing uses $ 16,488,460 UHF Link Radios, Low Band Base Station, LARY D. GARRETT Robert C. Byrd Industrial Park and dis- Director, Division of Water and Waste Low Band Antenna, and an Uninterrupted Special Commissioner charge treated wastewater via Outlet 001 in- Management, DEP Power Supply. Specifications may be ob- 105 Rosemary Lane to the South Branch of the Potomac River ATTN: Lori Derrick, Permitting Section tained by contacting PVTA at 185 Provi- PO Box 510 near mile point 60.4. 601 57th Street SE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND dence Ln, Petersburg, WV 26847 or calling Moorefield, WV 36836 To accept and treat non-domestic Charleston, WV 25304-2345 (304) 257-1414. Disadvantaged Business (304) 538-2375 wastewater from the Pilgrim’s Pride Corpo- The public comment period be- Estimated revenues: Enterprises and Women’s Business Enter- 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 3c ration (Cook and Kill Plants). gins May 04, 2011 and ends June 03, 2011. Local Sources $ 268,750 prises are encouraged to submit proposals. —————————————— To incorporate the requirements relative Comments received within this period State Sources: All proposals must be received at the PVTA to Title 33, Series 2 of the West Virginia Leg- will be considered prior to acting on the per- State aid to schools 742,490 office by 11:00 a.m. May 12, 2011. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA islative Rules for the processing and dispos- mit application. Correspondence should in- Other 4/27, 5/4 2c DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL al of sewage sludge generated by the clude the name, address and the telephone Federal sources 1,770,590 ———————————————— PROTECTION wastewater treatment facility. To incorporate number of the writer and a concise state- Miscellaneous sources DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE requirements relative to 40 CFR 503 of the ment of the nature of the issues raised. The Total estimated revenues 2,781,830 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY MANAGEMENT Federal regulations for the composting of Director shall hold a public hearing whenev- Estimated transfers in and other financing sources 675,930 COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA sewage sludge. er a finding is made, on the basis of re- Estimated beginning balance 0 THAT BEING THE JUVENILE COURT PUBLIC NOTICE An antidegradation review has been quests, that there is a significant degree of Total estimated revenues, other financing sources, OF SAID COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EN- conducted and Tier 2 and Tier 1 protection public interest on issues relevant to the Draft and beginning balance $ 3,457,760 IN RE: J. P. VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUBLIC are afforded for the uses specified in 47 Permit(s). Interested persons may contact Estimated expenditures: P. R . INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET, CSR 2. the public information office to obtain further Instruction $ 971,850 JUVENILE ACTION NO. 11-JA-9 CHARLESTON SE, WEST VIRGINIA 25304- Business conducted: information. Supporting services: 11-JA-10 2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440. Municipality The application, draft permit Students 10,670 NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA Implementation: and any required fact sheet may be inspect- Instructional staff 261,140 TO: Scott A. Lease Jr. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE N/A ed, by appointment, at the Division of Water Central administration 0 15009 Lillian Drive ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLU- On the basis of review of the applica- and Waste Management Public Information School administration 0 Cumberland, Maryland 25102 TION CONTROL PERMIT tion, the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chap- Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, Business 0 You are hereby notified of the above Public Notice No.: L-53-11 ter 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Vir- WV 25304-2345, between 8:00 a.m. and Operation and maintenance of facilities 0 styled action pending in the Circuit Court of Public Notice Date: May 04, 2011 ginia Legislative Rules,” the State of West 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the Student transportation 200,770 Hardy County, West Virginia, that can result Paper: Moorefield Examiner Virginia will act on the above application. documents may be obtained from the Divi- Food services 1,534,050 in the permanent termination of your The following has applied for a WV Any interested person may sub- sion at a nominal cost. Calls must be made Community services 38,660 parental, custodial and/or guardianship NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit for mit written comments on the draft permit 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- Capital outlay rights. Every child, parent, custodian and/or this facility or activity: and may request a public hearing by ad- day. Reserve 440,620 guardian has a right to counsel at every dressing such to the Director of the Division 5/4 1c Total estimated expenditures 3,457,760 stage in this proceeding. Appl. No.: WV0005495 of Water and Waste Management within 30 ———————————————— Total estimated transfers and other financing uses This case is scheduled for Adjudicatory Applicant: PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPO- days of the date of the public notice. Such Total estimated expenditures and other financing uses $ 3,457,760 Hearing before the Circuit Court of Hardy RATION comments or requests should be ad- ORDER OF PUBLICATION County, West Virginia, on June 28, 2011 at PO BOX 539 dressed to: FAMILY COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, 9:00 a.m. This Hearing will be held at the MOOREFIELD, WV 26836 Director, Division of Water and Waste WEST VIRGINIA Hardy County Courthouse, 204 Washington Location: Management, DEP IN RE: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, St., Moorefield, WV 26836. MOOREFIELD, HARDY COUNTY Hardy County, to wit: ATTN: Lori Derrick, Permitting Section THE MARRIAGE OF You must appear at the Hearing set forth Latitude: 39:03:30 601 57th Street SE Melanie Brady, above to protect and defend your interests. Longitude: 78:58:26 I, Barbara S. Whitecotton, Secretary of the Hardy County Board of Education, do here- Charleston, WV 25304-2345 PETITIONER You are also required by law to file an an- Receiving Stream: The public comment period begins May AND by certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the proposed budget being considered swer in this action before June 28, 2011. SOUTH FORK/SOUTH BRANCH PO- for adoption by the Board of Education on the 16th day of May, 2011. 04, 2011 and ends June 03, 2011. Edward Brady,Jr. Nathan Walters, a competent local attor- TOMAC RIV Comments received within this period RESPONDENT ney has been appointed as your attorney in Activity: will be considered prior to acting on the per- Civil Action No. 11-D-52 Barbara S. Whitecotton this matter. He can be contacted at P.O. Box To operate and maintain treatment and Secretary of the Board of Education mit application. Correspondence should in- THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO OB- 119, Moorefield, WV 26836 or (304) 530- disposal systems and best management clude the name, address and the telephone TAIN A DIVORCE. 5/4, 5/11 2c 6618; facsimile (304) 530-2336. practices for the direct discharge of treated ------number of the writer and a concise state- To the Above Named Respondent: You can obtain a copy of the petition industrial waste (process wastewater, boil- ment of the nature of the issues raised. The It appearing by affidavit filed in this ac- filed in this matter and further information er/condenser blowdown, truck wash waste- Director shall hold a public hearing whenev- tion that Edward Brady, Jr, is a non-resident about this case from the Hardy County Cir- water, and stormwater) from Outlet No. 001 er a finding is made, on the basis of re- of the State of West Virginia, it is hereby or- TRUSTEE’S SALE OF herein. cuit Clerk’s Office located at the Hardy to the South Fork of the South Branch of the quests, that there is a significant degree of dered that Edward Brady, Jr. serve upon VALUABLE REAL ESTATE And being the same tract or parcel of re- County Courthouse, 204 Washington St., Potomac River approximately 0.85 miles public interest on issues relevant to the Draft Melanie Brady, whose address is 258 JC By virtue of the authority vested in your al estate conveyed unto the said Charles E. Moorefield, WV 26836 or by calling their of- from its mouth. Permit(s). Interested persons may contact Markwood Rd., Purgitsville, WV 26852, an undersigned trustee by virtue of that certain Angle and Loretta J. Angle, his wife, by fice at (304) 530-0230 or facsimile (304) 530- Also to operate and maintain treatment the public information office to obtain further Answer including any related counterclaim deed of trust, dated the 21st day of Septem- Charles E. Angle and Loretta J. Angle, his 0231. and disposal systems and best manage- information. or defense you may have to the Petition for ber 2009, and of record in the Office of the wife, by that certain deed dated July 12, Lucas J. See, Prosecuting Attorney, ment practices for the direct discharge of The application, draft permit and any re- Divorce filed in this action on or before June Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy 2005, and of record in the Office of the Clerk Counsel for Petitioner untreated storm water run-off from Outlet quired fact sheet may be inspected, by ap- 3, 2011. If you fail to do so, thereafter judg- County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book of the County Commission of Hardy County, Hardy County Courthouse No. 002 to the South Fork of the South pointment, at the Division of Water and ment, upon proper hearing and trail, may be 250, at Page 497, executed by Charles E. West Virginia in Deed Book 287, Page 371. 204 Washington St., Room 104 Branch of the Potomac River approximately Waste Management Public Information Of- taken against you for the relief demanded in Angle and Loretta J. Angle, his wife, to Jack Reference is hereby made to the said afore- Moorefield, WV 26836 0.86 miles from its mouth. fice, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV the Petition. H. Walters and Howard E. Krauskopf, mentioned deed for any and all pertinent Phone: (304) 530-0200 An anti-degradation review has been 25304-2345, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 A copy of said Petition can be obtained Trustees, either or both of whom may act to purposes. Facsimile: (304) 530-0201 conducted. Tier 1 protection is provided for p.m. on business days. Copies of the doc- from the undersigned Clerk at her office. secure the payment of that certain nego- The tract or parcel of real estate being 5/4, 5/11 2c the uses specified in Title 47, Series 2, Sec- uments may be obtained from the Division Entered by the Clerk of said Court Cir- tiable promissory note described therein, offered for sale herein is being offered for ———————————————— tion 6. at a nominal cost. Calls must be made 8:30 cuit/Family payable to the order of Capon Valley Bank, sale subject to any and all restrictions, reser- Business conducted: a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Kimberly Evans by; a West Virginia Banking Corporation, at its vations, covenants, conditions, easements NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Poultry slaughtering and processing, 5/4 1c Lynnie Lucas, Deputy address of P.O. Box 119, Wardensville, West and rights of way, contained in, provided for, The Hardy County Board of Zoning Ap- producing ice-pack chicken, whole eviscer- ——————————————— 5/4, 5/11 2c Virginia 26851, and signed by the said or reserved in any and all prior instruments peals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, ated products, weight-up products, —————————————- Charles E. Angle and Loretta J. Angle, his in chain of title. Specific reference is here- May 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Hardy Coun- deboned and tray packed chicken prod- STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA wife, as makers, and default having oc- by made to that certain instrument entitled ty Court House in the Planning Office, ucts. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS curred in the payment of said negotiable “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Moorefield, West Virginia 26836. The pur- Implementation: PROTECTION AND BENEFICIARIES promissory note secured by the deed of Restrictions of Cacapon Village Town Hous- pose shall be to review a conditional use N/A DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE To the creditors and beneficiaries of the trust set forth hereinabove, and the said es” of record in the Office of the Clerk of the permit submitted by Mrs. Martha A. Crider. On the basis of review of the applica- MANAGEMENT Estate of HELEN E. ROBINSON, deceased: Capon Valley Bank, as the holder of said County Commission of Hardy County, West The conditional permit request is in regards tion, the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chap- All persons having claims against the note, having notified the undersigned Virginia in Deed Book 248, Page 208. Same to the proposed animal rescue facility in a ter 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Vir- PUBLIC NOTICE Estate of HELEN E. ROBINSON, deceased, trustee in writing to do so, said trustee, will shall be incorporated into the Deed of Con- residential zone. The site of the proposed ginia Legislative Rules,” the State of West WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EN- whether due or not, are notified to exhibit offer for sale at public auction to the highest veyance to the high bidder at the sale refer- animal rescue facility is located along JC Virginia will act on the above application. VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUBLIC same with the voucher thereof, legally veri- bidder, the following described tract or par- enced herein. Crider Road, North of Moorefield, and being Any interested person may submit writ- INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET, fied to the undersigned, at my office in the cel of real estate, at the front door of the The tract or parcel of real estate offered more particularly described as part of Parcel ten comments on the draft permit and may CHARLESTON SE, WEST VIRGINIA 25304- city of Moorefield, West Virginia, on or be- Courthouse in Moorefield, Hardy County, for sale herein is improved with a modern 27.1 of Tax Map 144, Moorefield District. Ad- request a public hearing by addressing 2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440. fore August 3, 2011; otherwise they may by West Virginia on town house in a small and exclusive devel- ditional information can be obtained at the such to the Director of the Division of Water APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA law be excluded from all benefits of said Es- Wednesday, May 11, 2011 opment situate adjacent to Main Street in Hardy County Planning Office prior to the and Waste Management within 30 days of NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE tate. 2:00 p.m. the Town of Wardensville, Hardy County, hearing. the date of the public notice. Such com- ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLU- All beneficiaries of said Estate are noti- all that certain tract or parcel of real es- West Virginia. 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 3 c ments or requests should be addressed to: TION CONTROL PERMIT fied to be present on said day to protect tate situate in the Town of Wardensville, The hereinbefore advertised tract or par- ———————————————— Director,Division of Water and Waste Public Notice No.: L-55-11 their interest. Hardy County, West Virginia, on the north cel of real estate will be conveyed to the Management, DEP Public Notice Date: May 04, 2011 Given under my hand this 28th side of Main Street and designated as Lot highest bidder by special warranty deed PUBLIC NOTICE ATTN: Lori Derrick, Permitting Section Paper: Moorefield Examiner day of April, 2010. 28 D of Cacapon Village Town Houses con- from your undersigned trustee. At 6:00 p.m. on May 16, 2011, the Hardy 601 57th Street SE The following has applied for a WV William H. Judy, III, Fiduciary Commis- taining 3,565 square feet, more or less, as Real estate taxes on the subject real es- County Board of Education will conduct a Charleston, WV 25304-2345 NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit for sioner. set forth on a Description of Survey of Lot 28 tate shall be paid by the owner or beneficial public hearing on the Proposed Operating The public comment period begins May this facility or activity: 5/4, 5/11 2c D of Cacapon Village Town Houses pre- holder of the negotiable promissory note Budget for the 2011-2012 school term at the 04, 2011 and ends June 03, 2011. Appl. No.: WV0020150 ————————————————— pared by Edward J. Mayhew, Professional hereinbefore referred to for all of those taxes East Hardy High School at 259 Cougar Comments received within this period Applicant: MOOREFIELD CITY OF Surveyor No. 921, which said Description of becoming due to and through the Spring of Drive, Baker, WV in compliance with the pro- will be considered prior to acting on the per- 206 WINCHESTER AVE. Survey is of record in the Office of the Clerk 2011, and the high bidder shall be responsi- visions of the Section 18-5-4 (rev. ‘89) of the mit application. Correspondence should in- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836 of the County Commission of Hardy County, ble for the taxes that become due in the Fall West Virginia Code. Barbara Whitecotton, clude the name, address and the telephone Location: MOOREFIELD, HARDY LEGAL ADS West Virginia, in Deed Of Trust Book 287, at of 2011, and henceforth. Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of number of the writer and a concise state- COUNTY Page 373. There is also of record in said The Trustee shall be under no duty to Hardy County Board of Education. ment of the nature of the issues raised. The Latitude: 39:04:24 Deadline: Clerk’s Office a Plat or Map of Cacapon Vil- cause an existing tenant or person occupy- 5/4 1c Director shall hold a public hearing whenev- Longitude: 78:58:23 lage Town Houses which said Plat or Map is ing subject real estate to vacate said proper- ———————————————— er a finding is made, on the basis of re- Receiving Stream: F ridays at noon of record in Map Book 8 at Page 107. Ref- ty. quests, that there is a significant degree of SOUTH FORK/SOUTH BRANCH PO- erence is hereby made to said aforemen- TERMS: 10% deposit required on day of NOTICE SALE OF public interest on issues relevant to the Draft TOMAC RIV Email to: tioned Description of Survey and Plat for sale and the balance to be paid in cash at VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Permit(s). Interested persons may contact Activity: any and all other pertinent purposes and closing. Closing is to occur at the office of Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the public information office to obtain further To operate and maintain an existing [email protected] specific reference is hereby made to same your undersigned trustee at 204 North Elm the authority vested in the undersigned Lary information. combined wastewater collection system ESTABLISHED 1845 for a more particular description of the tract Street, across from the Courthouse, in D. Garrett, as Special Commissioner, pur- The application, draft permit and any re- and an existing 0.6 million gallons per day M OOREFIELD E XAMINER or parcel of real estate being offered for sale Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, at suant to an Order entered on February 10, quired fact sheet may be inspected, by ap- wastewater treatment plant. These facilities and Hardy County News

The Region VII Workforce Investment Plan ESTATE AUCTION Available for Public Review Of Garland E. (Jeff) Oates The Region VII Workforce Investment Board has prepared a draft Workforce The following items will be sold at auction located at 705 Trout Run Investment Plan modification for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. The Plan Road (Hardy County WV Route 259 to Wardensville, turn on to Trout states goals and outlines the Board’s planning and operational processes. Public O VER 70 L ISTINGS ! Run Road) signage in place, Wardensville, WV on: participation is extremely important to the process of preparing a sound workforce See our NEW website: www.LostRiverRealEstate.com Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. investment plan. Citizens can review the Plan modification April 18, 2011 through May Or call 304-897-6971 Sofa – Chair – End Tables – Coffee Table – Refrigerator – Freezer 18, 2011 at the Martinsburg Workforce WV Career Center, 891 Auto Parks Place; Suite David A. Rudich, Broker , Tim Ramsey, Realtor ® , – Washer – Dryer – Dressers – Antique Claw Foot Bath Tub – 135, Martinsburg, WV and the Moorefield Workforce WV Career Center, 1929-2 State Ann Morgan, Realtor ® , Dan Reichard, Realtor ® Cedar Chest – Cedar Corner Hutch – Dishes – 2 Gun Cabinets – Road 55, Moorefield, WV. The Plan modification is also available for review at the Region 8079 SR 259, Suite B, Lost River, WV 26810 Antique 10 Gallon Crock – Shenandoah Wood Stove – Antique Adjacent to Lost River Grill Cast Iron Skillets – Meat Saw – Dishes – Cookware – Antique 8 Planning & Development Council, Grant County Industrial Park, PO Box 849, Table – Household Items – Antique Doctor’s bag w/Medical Petersburg, WV and the Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council, Supplies & Equipment – Antique Push Plows – Lawn Carts – 121 West King Street, Martinsburg, WV, Grant County Courthouse, Petersburg, WV, Hardy 5 x 8 Trailer – Weed Eaters – Wheel Barrows – Vice – Air County Courthouse, Moorefield, WV, Mineral County Courthouse, Keyser, WV and Berkeley Believers Compressors – Bench Grinder – Massey-Ferguson Tractor County Courthouse, Martinsburg, WV. You can obtain a copy of the Plan modification or (1950’s?)(Reserve) – Brush Hog – 7 ft. Scraper Blade – 3 pt. Hitch additional information by contacting WIB Staff at the Region 8 PDC (304) 257-2448 or Forklift – Wood Splitter (26 Ton, 6 HP) – John Deere Lawn Tractor Victory (17 hp, 42 inch cut) – New 42 inch John Deere Mower Deck – (800) 296-1221, [email protected]. The Plan is available for review at Shovels – Rakes – Mitre Saw – Hand Saws – Old Meat Scale – www.wvregion7wib.org. Center Power Tools – TV – Gas Grill – Hand Tools – Butchering Knives – The Workforce Investment Board will receive written comments on the Plan until 4 Vehicle Tire Rims – Double Bed Frame – and many other items. May 18, 2011. Please forward comments to the Region VII Workforce Investment Board, Is Currently Accepting Bids Terms: Cash or valid check c/o the Region 8 PDC, PO Box 849, Petersburg, WV 26847. The Board will also receive Announcements on sale day take precedence over written materials. e-mail comments at [email protected]. Not responsible for on-site accidents. On the demolition and removal of a structure Food available for purchase and potty available. measuring approximately 1500 square feet. Auctioneers: Willie Crites, WV#419, (540) 443-6715 Great Deals! Interested parties may call 304-530-3299, 3528 Buffalo Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801; H. Junior Wilson, WV #62, (304) 434-2117 Every Week! Monday–Friday; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ** Rain Date: Saturday, May 14 – 10:00 A.M. ESTABLISHED 1845 or call 304-257-3078 anytime. M OOREFIELD E XAMINER Administrator: James Oates and Hardy County News Deadline for bids will be May 9, 2011 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Page 7B Hardy County has 16 on Hardy County Softball Roundup All-PVC Softball Team Potomac Valley Conference Second Team April 25 K’S Buffalo recorded four hits, “We hit our spots well in the First Team Danielle Gray - Pendleton Jade Foltz while Moorefield had three. second game, pitching wise. We East Hardy 0 1 0 0 0 65 12 10 1 Codi Evick - Pendleton Toni Bogan - Pendleton 1 INNING, 0 RUNS, 1 HIT, 1 BB, 0 K’S The Yellow Jackettes’ lone run Martinsburg 000000002 3 had smart base running and took Haley Lambert - Pendleton Jenna Boyles - Tucker came in the second inning when Lindsey Basye 3 FOR 3, DOU- Vetter hit a double and Tara Bald- Audra Hull - Tucker Taylor Zuber - Moorefield advantage of their mistakes. We BLE, DOUBLE, SINGLE, 2 RBI’S Beth Cook - Moorefield Danica Rogers - Moorefield Lindsey Basye win connected for a RBI single. played solid defense,” Moorefield 5 INNINGS, 0 RUNS, 2 HITS, 1 BB, 9 Marilyn Cassell In the second game, Danica Crystal Simmons - Moorefield Brooke Shockey - Moorefield K’S 2 FOR 3, TRIPLE, SINGLE, 2 RBI’S Rogers threw 75 pitches and Coach Tim Crites noted. Shayna Vetter - Moorefield Emily Beck - East Hardy Jodie Funkhouser Ashley Dove notched eight strikeouts. McKenzie Weese - Moorefield Raven Mongold - East Hardy 2 INNINGS, 0 RUNS, 0 HITS, 1 BB, 1 2 FOR 4, HR, SINGLE, 3 RBI’S McKenzie Weese hit a double Kristen Ball - Moorefield Jade Foltz - East Hardy Moorefield 15, Tygarts Valley 0 K with the help of an error in the first Ashley Dove - East Hardy Sona Delawder - East Hardy April 25 inning and scored on a past ball. Moorefield 10, Tygarts Valley 0 Lindsey Basye - East Hardy Lindsey Basye 2 FOR 5, DOU- Beth Cook hit a double and was Morgan Mongold - East Hardy Co-Coaches of Year: BLE, SINGLE, 1 RBI Moorefield had two doubleheaders brought home by a RBI single by Rayann Foltz - East Hardy Calvin Mongold and Tim Crites The Yellow Jackettes’ offensive Marilyn Cassell 2 FOR 4, DOU- last Monday. Crystal Simmons for a 2-0 lead in BLE, SINGLE, 2 RBI’S the second inning. power was getting primed for the Raven Mongold Buffalo 3, Moorefield 1 In the third inning, Simmons playoffs along with the pitching fi- Hardy County has 12 on 2 FOR 4, SINGLE, SINGLE Moorefield 3, Buffalo 0 reached first on an error, then Kristen Ball hit a double. nesse. East Hardy 1 2 2 7 12 10 1 In game one, Buffalo pitcher Michaela Regester hit a RBI Martinsburg 0 0 00 0 40 Chelsey Parkins threw ten strike- double to plate Simmons. April 26 All-PVC Baseball Team outs. The Yellow Jackettes shared Potomac Valley Conference Second Team Lindsey Basye Moorefield pitcher Shayna Vet- pizza and iced tea after the game First Team J D Brown - Tygarts Valley 3 INNINGS, 0 RUNS, 3 HITS, 0 BB, 2 ter countered with five strikeouts. with the Buffalo softball players. Broadway 6, Moorefield 2 Thomas Sites - Pendleton Co. Matthew Patrick - Tucker Co. Trent Moats - Pendleton Co. Brandon Hamrick - Tucker Co. Christain Scott - Tygarts Valley Brandon Glover - Pendleton Co. Steven Halterman - Pocahontas Dustin Redman - Pendleton Co. Claude Drummond - Moorefield Tyler Kerr - East Hardy Lady Cougars Roar Back From Deficit Korey Reed - Moorefield Tyler Mongold - East Hardy Josh Thorne - Moorefield Logan Mongold - Moorefield Continued from page 1B Tanner Sherman - Moorefield Josh Starkey - Moorefield boost the Moorefield lead to 3-0. Stephen See - East Hardy Logan Plumley - Pocahontas Co. The Lady Cougars’ defense end- Jamie Miller - East Hardy ed the inning with catches by Dove Kollin Foltz - East Hardy Coach of the Year: and catcher Marilyn Cassell sand- Korey Foltz - East Hardy Wade Armentrout Moorefield wiched around a walk. East Hardy was in a hole, but started to climb out of it as Morgan Mongold provided a two-run blast to slice the deficit 3-2 in the third in- ning. The Yellow Jackettes shook off that home run and responded in the bottom of the frame with a RBI double by Rogers and a RBI single by Fraley which was hit down the third base line. The fourth inning started with a single by Delawder, followed by a fielder’s choice by Rayann Foltz. Emily Beck hit a line drive above Regester’s outstretched glove for a single. Autumn Mathias stepped to the plate and hit into what would have been a fielder’s choice out, but the throw to third base was wide. Moorefield’s Beth Cook reached for the ball against the Lady Cougars last week during the Hardy Raven Mongold popped up and County Softball Classic. Rayann Foltz of East Hardy safely made it to third base. the catch by Cook was cleanly turned into a double play at third end the inning. Our pitchers fell behind way too the regular season with a 21-7 base to end the side. Basye controlled the mound much and we left too many on base, record. Moorefield had a manageable 5- with good defensive help in the bot- eleven stranded. You’ve got to fin- With the win against Moore- 2 lead entering the fifth inning as tom of the sixth inning, as two outs ish or it will come back and bite you. field, East Hardy garnered home the Yellow Jackettes went down in were collected in the infield, one They had bloops and bleeders, field advantage in the playoffs as order with groundouts. double was hit by Cook, and a everything they hit found a hole. the number one seed. In the fifth inning, Morgan strikeout was recorded to end the We couldn’t find a hit when we The Lady Cougars concluded Mongold hit a shot toward the side. needed it. We had no choice but to the regular season with a 17-2 fence at right centerfield, which was Moorefield’s Haley Arose made come at the heart of the plate and record and a nine game winning knocked down by Fraley who dove a dive at a hit by Marilyn Cassell at they made us pay,” MHS Coach streak. into the mud without the ball. the beginning of the seventh inning, Tim Crites stated. “That win sealed us to have Hardy County JV Clash: Moorefield’s Courtney Parker bumped East Mongold sped around to third but couldn’t corral the ball and Cas- Moorefield was able to get two home field advantage for the play- Hardy’s Jackie Funkhouser out of the way to reach third base. base on the play and was brought sell created a single. base runners on in the seventh, but offs. It is nice as a senior to play the home by Basye’s RBI single. Delawder hit into a fielder’s couldn’t score as the Lady Cougars’ final game at home. We have al- The Foltz sisters, Rayann and choice and Rayann Foltz was given defense shut them down. ways been a tough team and always Hardy County JV Softball Scores Jade both notched singles to get the a walk. “This was a wild one. Past balls, battle back. We won the battle offense rolling in the sixth inning. Emily Beck hit into a fielder’s I love them. Down 5-2, we were still tonight,” Basye concluded. Moorefield JV MHS 7, East Hardy 1 Moorefield separated those hits choice as Rayann Foltz was tagged in good shape. We gave them three In JV action, Moorefield won 7- MHS 9, Frankfort 1 with a strikeout by Rogers. out at second base. runs and are still okay going into 1. MHS 11, Allegany 1 East Hardy JV Raven Mongold hit a RBI sin- Moorefield needed only one the sectionals. We took advantage East Hardy hosted the sectional MHS 11, Hampshire 1 EHHS 10, Martinsburg 0 gle and advanced to second as the more out with the game tied, but of three to four past balls to put us tournament with Moorefield and MHS 13, East Hardy 0 Moorefield 13, EHHS 0 defensive throw to third base was the Lady Cougars roared loudly. in scoring positions. This win is big, Tucker County playing each other MHS 10, Petersburg 2 Broadway 11, EHHS 1 not in time. Ruby Fridley was a courtesy run- we get to go home. They have to yesterday at 5:00p.m. MHS 17, Frankfort 3 Broadway 11, EHHS 0 Shayna Vetter came in for relief ner and took advantage of a past beat us twice. Never underestimate East Hardy played the loser of MHS 16, Petersburg 1 EHHS 8, Berkeley Springs 6 after Rogers’ fifth and one-thirds ball to slide home when Jade Foltz Lindsey Basye, she pitches well in that game at 7:00p.m. MHS 16, Pendleton 0 Pendleton 8, EHHS 6 performance. was at bat, getting hit in the process. big games and gets the job done. East Hardy and Moorefield Broadway 4, MHS 3 Moorefield 7, EHHS 1 Dove faced a full-count, then Jade Foltz and Raven Mongold We are going to have a great se- (most likely) will play each other in struck out. both hit RBI singles. ries,” EHHS Coach Calvin Mon- a best of three series starting in Vetter threw a wild pitch while While Raven Mongold was bat- gold commented. Baker tonight, then to Moorefield Morgan Mongold was at the plate ting, a past ball created opportuni- Despite the loss, Moorefield tomorrow, and a return to Baker if and Jade Foltz slid home success- ties for stolen bases. claimed the Potomac Valley Con- needed. fully to tie the game. Dove drove in another run with a ference crown. The road to Vienna for the state Mongold was issued a full-count RBI double for a 9-5 advantage. The Yellow Jackettes picked up tournament starts and ends in walk and Basye grounded out to “It’ll be an interesting playoff. another victory on Friday to finish Hardy County. DEBTS PILING UP? BANKRUPTCY CALL TODAY 304-822-4740 SHERMAN SHERMAN Call toll f ree 800-619-4740 LAW LAW FIRMFIRM FREE P OOL L IGHT WITH EVERY P OOL You don’t have to leave town to file bankruptcy. P URCHASED BY M AY 31 ST , 2011 We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. (C OMPLETE L INE OF A BOVE & I N -G ROUND P OOLS )

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During an April meeting, 40 of the 49 members attended, a first for the Wardensville Lions Club. The Wardensville Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the War Memori- al Bldg. in Wardensville at 6 p.m.

Left to Right: Michael Funkhouser, VOD Rep. for EHHS, Robert Jenks, VFW Commander, Kollin Foltz, 3rd place VOD, Charlotte Bowman, Auxiliary Chair, Miranda Cook, 1st place VOD, Marsha Saville, Auxiliary Pres., Leon Reel, VFW Chair, Brandon Benjamin, 1st place Patriot’s Pen, Lisa Funkhouser, Patriot’s Pen Re. for EHMS VFW Honors Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Winners Announced VFW Capon Post 2102 and its can and address their responsibility 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to write 1st Vice President Linwood Rudolph presenting the Key Ladies Auxiliary honored the to our country. Created in 1947, the essays expressing their views on Membership award to President Steve Rhoades. Hardy County Voice of Democracy scholarship program annually pro- democracy. Contestants write a and Patriot’s Pen winners at an vides more than $3 million in schol- 300-400 word essay based on an an- Awards Dinner at the post home on arships. nual patriotic theme. This year’s March 6, 2011. There were 38 peo- Contestants write and record a theme was “Does Patriotism Still ple present at the dinner, including three to five minute essay on an an- Matter?” The winners were 1st the winners, their parents and nual theme. This year’s theme was place Brandon Benjamin and 2nd teachers. “Does My Generation Have a Role The Voice of Democracy is an in America’s Future?” The winners place Corey Whetzel. annual national audio essay contest were 1st place Miranda Cook, 2nd Each winner received a US Sav- that is designed to foster patriotism place Alyshia Crawford and 3rd ings Bond. by giving high school students in place Kollin Foltz. Gifts were also presented to grades 9 through 12 the opportuni- Patriot’s Pen, a youth essay writ- Mike Funkhouser and Lisa ty to voice their opinion about their ing contest, is a nationwide compe- Funkhouser for their unfailing work personal obligations as an Ameri- tition that gives students in grades with the students. Page 10B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 The John M. Golladay American Legion Post 64 Chose Six Local Boys To Attend The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State

Doug Armentrout George Maddox Jamie Miller Travis Park Jeremy Ruffner Anthony Sargent This year again the John M. Max Park; George Maddox, son of Department of West Virginia since see the weeks activities. The Staff is outstanding in the four following Community Bank, Bean Settlement Golladay American Legion Post 64 Donna Funkhouser; Doug Armen- 1936. consists of lawyers, judges, mem- areas: Academics, school activities, Ruritan Club, Wardensville VFW chose six local boys from the trout, son of Donna Mongold; At the American Legion Moun- bers of the media, teachers, and law community activities, and charac- Post 2102, Baker Ruritan Club, Moorefield and East Hardy High Jamie L. Miller, son of Ernest L. taineer Boys State, participants are enforcement members, many of ter. All Boys State Citizens sign and Moorefield Lions Club, War- Schools to attend the American Le- Miller; and Anthony Sargent, son of exposed to the rights, privileges, du- who are former Boys State Citizens. pledge to obey the rules and regula- densville Lions Club, Richardson’s gion Mountaineer Boys State at the Mr and Mrs Mark Sargent. ties, and responsibilities of a fran- All applicants shall be members tions of Boys State. An individual Top Hat, Mathias Ruritan Club, Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp near The American Legion Moun- chised citizen. The training is objec- of the male enrollment of the Jun- with a GPA less than 3.0, but not VFW Lost River Post 7780, and Weston WV from June 13- 19, taineer Boys State is among the tive and practical with city, county, ior Class, with a scholastic average less than 2.75, and determined to be Daniel R. Waldman of Tenet 2011. most respected education programs and state governments operated by 3.0*, shall not have attended the exceptionally outstanding in the ar- The following young men were of government instruction for high the students elected to the various American Legion Mountaineer eas of school activities, community Healthcare Crop., Lost River WV, chosen to attend by Edmund L. school students. Each participant offices. Activities include legislative Boys State previously, and shall be a activities, and character may be (a former Ohio Boys State Citizen). Reel, Chairman Boys State Com- becomes a part of the operation of sessions, court proceedings, law en- citizen of West Virginia. Boys State considered. The American Legion Post 64 mittee, and we are proud to intro- his city, county and state govern- forcement presentations, assem- is open to those meeting the re- The cost for each boy is $200.00. wishes to express their appreciation duce them to you: Jeremy Ruffner, ment. The American Legion blies, bands, chorus and recreation- quirements regardless of race, col- The following sponsored these fine and to give a big thank you to each son of Lou and Alicia Ruffner; Mountaineer Boys State has been a al programs. There is a staff of or, or national origin. No one young men are as follows: The of them for sponsoring these young Travis Park, son of Mr and Mrs. program of the American Legion, more than fifty volunteers to over- should be recommended unless he American Legion Post 64, Summit men.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Celebrate West Virginia: Saturday, May 7 Potomac Highlands Shrine Club Church, Grant St., Petersburg, WV. Mathias Brethren Church Yard regular meetings are the second For information call Gary at 304- 4-H Camp 2011 and Bake Sale, 7:00 a.m., Mathias Wednesday of each month at V.F.W. 530-4957. Fire House. Breakfast available. Post 6454 Petersburg, WV. Social Second Thursdays Hardy County youth will have vorite, counselor hunt! Most impor- For more information, call Pastor hour, 6 p.m.; dinner and meeting, 7 MOPS (Mothers of Preschool- the chance to travel around our tant, youth will have a chance to get Jonathan Hedrick, 304-897-6927. p.m. For more information call 304- ers) meets every second Thursday state of West Virginia without leav- out and explore nature . Yard Sale tables available for rent. 257-4417. for a potluck meal at 6pm followed ing camp! That’s how over 200 Hardy County 4-H camp is an Thursday, May 12 * * * * * * * * by program and fellowship from 7- youth and over 35 adults will cele- educational yet fun experience Community Together, 6:00 p.m., Potomac Highlands Ladies 8:30 and every fourth Tuesday from brate our state and the 75th An- based on the “Essential Elements” Jenkins United Methodist Church, Shrine Club meets the second 9:30 a.m. -11 a.m. at Brake Church niversary of Camp Pinnacle at the which children need to develop. Mathias. Come and bring a friend. Wednesday of each month, Grant of the Brethren, North Mill Creek 2011 Hardy County 4-H Camp. For These include a sense of belonging, Monday, May 16 County Senior Center, Petersburg, Rd., Dorcas. Childcare provided. two weeks of June, campers will generosity to others, being part of a Annual meeting of Mathias 6:00 p.m. For more information call For more information contact Terra join together at this camp in Hardy group and the ability to master a 2011 camp, reduced fees were given Civic Center Association, 7 p.m. 304-749-7288 or 304-434-7075. at (304) 897-6842 or tricounty- County. skill. These qualities help educate to many 4-Hers to assist with atten- Civic Center. Every Thursday [email protected]. The 2011 theme of camp is “ A youth and enhance school perform- dance. Special thanks to all who * * * * ** * * * AA Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Moore- Every Friday Wild and Wonderful Celebration of ance, community awareness and donate to send a child to camp. Free Elder Law Seminar, 6:00 field Presbyterian Church AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Need- WV” with special programs and fun service to others. Hardy County camp relies on the p.m., South Branch Inn, Romney. * * * * * * * * * more Meetings Group, Baker activities. Classes will include work- Camp is open to all 4-H mem- dedicated volunteers and support- Get valuable information on how to Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55. shops in woodworking, foods, ani- bers. If volunteer staff and space is ers which make the camp possible. protect and to preserve assets. Pre- Asbury Methodist Church Fellow- Every Saturday mals, swimming, crafts, sports and available, the camp welcomes If you would like more informa- sented by Daniel Staggers of Stag- ship Hall, Alleghany St., Moore- AA Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Lost the usual group games, including friends and all other county youth tion about this resident camp expe- gers & Staggers Law Firm and the traditional campfire fun! to participate. Contact the 4-H of- field, 7 to 8 p.m. River Grill, Rt. 259. rience, contact the WVU Extension Yvonne Williams of Edward Jones * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Special programs include music fice for schedule, cost and details Investments. Call 304-538-2811 to Office, 530-0273. Programs and ac- Narcotics Anonymous meeting, AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Grove presentation, sports and visits from and an application form at 530- reserve a seat. tivities offered by the West Virginia (open meetings to everyone) 8:00 - St. United Methodist Church, Pe- historical people and special speak- 0273. Everyone registered for 4-H Every Sunday University Extension Service are 9:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic tersburg. ers. Older camp will recreate a “Tail this year has already received a let- AA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., (CS), Gate” party for their final fun pro- ter. If not, please call. available to all persons without re- Gimmee 12 Steps Group, Baker gram celebration with food and The 4-H also has a fund to assist gard to race, color, sex, disability, Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55 games! Younger will have a special 4-H families who are lower income religion, age, veteran status, sexual Every Monday WIC Clinic May Schedule music show and the all time fa- or have multiple siblings. For this orientation or national origin. AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Moore- WIC offers nutrition education Hardy County participants can re- field Presbyterian Church and healthy foods to pregnant, breast ceive services in Petersburg, if desired. * * * * * * * * * feeding, and postpartum women, in- Petersburg WIC Clinic, Hospital Al-Anon meeting at the Capon fants and children under the age of 5. Drive, is open Mondays 8 a.m. to 8 Bridge United Methodist Church Please phone 304-538-3382. p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fri- (corner of Route 50 and Cold Hardy County WIC Clinic. Wilson Stream Road) meets every Monday Plaza (second floor), 712 North Main days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on at 7:00 p.m. For additional infor- St., Suite 203A, Moorefield, WV, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with mation, contact Clyde DeWitt at meets on Tuesdays and Fridays in the following exceptions: 304-874-4291. May, 9:00 - 2:45. May 30 - Closed: Memorial Day Every Tuesday Narcotics Anonymous meeting, (open meetings to everyone), 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Moorefield Presbyterian Church, S. Main St., Moorefield, WV. For information, call Gary at 304-530-4957. * * * * * * * * * * AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grant St., Petersburg. Every Wednesday Open Community Lunch, Em- manuel Episcopal Church, corner of Winchester Ave., and South Fork, Rd, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Be our guest for good food, good fel- lowship, to visit with your neighbors or to meet and greet new friends. Every Wednesday Night AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lost River United Methodist Church For more information, call 304-897- 6187. Second Wednesdays Hardy County Rod & Gun Club meeting, 7:00 p.m. All members urged to attend. Guests are wel- come. * * * * * * * * DEADLINE NOTICE

Deadlines for the Moorefield Examiner: FRIDAY AFTERNOONS AT 2:00 P.M. for all display advertising, classified advertising, articles, etc. FRIDAY AFTERNOONS AT NOON for all legal advertising. Items will be taken in from May 16–20, 5 to 7 p.m. Items must be in by This is a Consignment Auction – 15% to these times in order Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company to appear in the 225 Jefferson Street at the Bingo Hall Examiner for the coming week. Auctioneer – Dick Riggleman MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - Page 11B East Hardy Little League Community News from the Sperrys Run Area MRS. OLIVER HEISHMAN Easter Sunday Service at Sperrys spent the Easter weekend with their Bradfield one evening recently. We Sliding into Action Sperrys Run, April 28, 2011- Run UM Church. Tayla and Travis daughter, Julie Jackson, and helped are happy to hear that Claude is do- Virgil Ours will be 100 years old on Ours, children of Timmy and Tam- her celebrate her birthday. They ing well with the treatments he is May 8. His family is having a recep- my Ours, were baptized by Pastor were enroute from their winter tion at Sperrys Run Church on Sat- Loretta Brinker. We welcome them home in Florida to their home in taking. urday, May 7, from 1 to 3 pm. Plan to the family of Christ’s followers. Mass. They also attended services Homecoming and Memorial to visit with him there. If you want Don and Karen Swisher, Alber- at Sperrys Run on Sunday. Service will be held at Sperrys Run to send him a card, send it to him at marle, NC, are spending some time Congratulations to Morgan UM Church on the first Sunday in 4806 Sperrys Run Road, Rio, WV at their home in this area and at- Basye, daughter of Terry and Lisa 26755. Congratulations to a very tended Easter services at Sperrys Basye, on all the awards including June, June 5, with George Stickman special person from all of us. Run. It is always good to see them. Most Outstanding Female Athlete as guest speaker. Sunday School Lewis Ludwig had cataract sur- Oliver and Clyde Heishman at the Awards Banquet at East will be at 10 am, Memorial Service gery in Petersburg last Thursday. were in Winchester, Va. on Monday Hardy Early Middle School on at 11 am with a fellowship meal fol- He is doing well and consulted his where Oliver consulted his eye spe- April 17. doctor there today. cialist. Robert and Minnie Heishman lowing the services. Plan now to A very large crowd attended Kenneth and Ellie Jackson visited with Claude and Shelia spend the day with us. Arkansaw Community News

BEATRICE BENNETT friend, Arlene Smith, who lives in accident. They had many bruises Service Youth Tour, June 4 - 8. We Arkansaw, April 19, 2011-I re- Williamsport, Md., and she told me and cuts. Arlene was bruised inter- hope they have a safe and joyful cently received a letter from a about her and Charlie being in a car nally and it will take some time for trip. Photo by Carl Holcomb her ribs, lungs and heart to heal. We want to congratulate Cam- East Hardy Little League pitcher Drew Kelican of the Foltz Litter She is now able to take a shower den Link, for his honors, and team awaits a throw as East Hardy Baker Ruritan’s Clay Skovron DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB and dress herself. We are sorry to Rachel Wilson ( my other grand- slides in for the winning run last weekend. hear this, but thankful it wasn’t daughter) for making the honor A Howell game was played on and Fernando Indacochea, 67; worse. We hope she will soon be roll. Congratulations to all the oth- April 27 with five tables in play in Leona Reynolds and Polly Ours, 66 well again. If you would like to send er students as well. the South Branch Duplicate Bridge 1/2; Bill Kline and Bruce Leslie, 59; her a card or letter her address is: We have been having lots of rain Club held at the Hardy County and Virginia Vance and Claire Pe- Arlene Smith, 16503 Spielman Rd., and severe thunderstorms and were Audibel Public Library. There were ten terson, 56. Williamsport, MD 21795. under a tornado watch on Saturday. pairs playing 27 boards with an av- The bridge club meets each Get well wishes to Courtney We had rain all morning today, Hearing Aids for Every erage match-point score of 54. Wednesday at the library beginning Tusing who recently underwent Tu e sd ay . Lifestyle & Budget! Overall winners were Jim Kelly a 7:00 p.m. knee surgery. Hope he is doing well Get well wishes to all those ill and will soon be back to a full re- and confined to nursing homes. covery. Lillian and Lowell Daniels, 1.877.585.4327 Congratulations to Chelsea Wil- Charlotte Bradfield, Virginia and Wednesdays by Appointment! M. Keith Nester Sr. son (my granddaughter) and Tori Tammy Combs and Candace Link BC-HIS Burdette, who were chosen by were among those attending the (Inside Williams Chiropractic) Hardy Telecommunications, to go Hawse Volunteer Banquet last Fri- Over 20 years experience to Washington, DC to take the day evening.

FOR SALE – $198,000 34 MEADOW RIDGE (Subdivision), PETERSBURG, WV 26847 Custom built, 1848 sq. ft., 3BR, 2BA, gar., attic storage, 2 ac. Fenced rear yard w/lrg garden shed. Mtn views, surr. by woods, pastures on cul-de-sac. Feat. thermo-pane tilt-in windows, central vac, secur ity- flood lights, CAC, heat pump, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, HW floors in LR & den, roofed front porch & roofed rear patio w/adj. built-in work rm/shop, “stand-up” crawl space. MBR w/walk-in closet & FB. Dbl closets 2nd & 3rd BR. Eat-in kitchen. Laundry room w/util. sink & storage. Conveys: Self-cleanin g stove, S/S refrigerator, DW, disposal, W&D, & Jotul wood stove. CONTACT: MR. HOFFMANN 304-257-6401 Interior Photos: http://www.owners.com/WV/Petersburg/34-Meadow-Rdg-Lot-47/MMA7215/

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1x3 ad $15 .00 2x2 ad $20 .00 Page 12B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 drowned four miners and trapped son died after uttering the words: 21 others. ‘‘Let us cross over the river and rest LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP May 7, 1824: Logan County was under the shade of the trees.’’ He is West Virginians go to the polls have said they would support an in- created by the Virginia General As- buried in the Stonewall Jackson BY on Saturday, May 14 to nominate crease in the tobacco tax and sembly from parts of Giles, Cemetery in Lexington, Virginia. candidates for governor in a special TOM Kessler said he would use the mon- Tazewell, Cabell, and Kanawha May 10, 1908: The first official primary election with more than a MILLER ey for health and anti-drug initia- counties. The county seat was first observance of Mother’s Day was dozen contenders competing for tives. known as Lawnsville, then Araco- held at Andrews Methodist Episco- Press Net The following events happened their votes. The special general On the issue of diversification of ma, and finally Logan. pal Church in Grafton and simulta- Reporter the state’s economy, Tennant pro- on these dates in West Virginia his- election will follow in October and May 7, 1928: The Keith Albee neously in Philadelphia. The holi- poses creation of a long-term eco- tory. To read more about West Vir- the winning candidate will be serv- Theater opened in Huntington. day resulted from a vigorous cam- ing as this state’s chief executive for nomic plan that includes manufac- ginia’s people, places, history, arts, The opening program featured a paign by Anna Jarvis, born near 14 months before the next regular turing, energy, research and devel- science and culture, go to comedy called ‘‘Good Morning, Grafton. election in 2012 when a governor of that came from personal loans opment. Thompson wants the state www.wvencyclopedia.org. Judge,’’ a newsreel, and five stage May 10, 1960: John F. Kennedy will be elected for the traditional made by the candidate. Ireland is to offer incentives to small and May 4, 1896: The Children’s acts. But the theater itself, with its defeated Hubert Humphrey in the four-year term. next with $208,587 and $128,000- medium-size businesses that would Home Society was formed by a elaborate interior, clearly was the West Virginia primary. It dispelled These two special elections were plus of that is in the form of person- be based on the jobs created. group of Charleston ministers at star of the evening. the widely held belief that being a the result of a decision by the State al loans. Sen. Barnes reported a to- Betty Ireland was the 28th Sec- the YMCA. Their goal was to place May 8, 1902: Senator Jennings Roman Catholic was a crippling Supreme Court of Appeals back in tal of $103,500 in campaign funds retary of State from 2005 to 2009, orphaned and neglected children Randolph was born in Salem, Har- handicap for a presidential candi- January that the Legislature must but $100,000 of that is his personal the first woman elected to the exec- with caring families rather than rison County. He was first elected date. provide for these elections so that loan. Carmichael reported less utive branch of state government in crowd them into county poorhous- to Congress in 1932 and served for e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclo- the acting governor who took over than $5,000 in contributions. West Virginia. She has been en- es. 40 years. pedia, developed by the West Vir- when former Gov. Joe Manchin re- Clark loaned his campaign $4,000 dorsed by the West Virginia Cham- May 5, 1923: A fire started by May 9, 1800: Abolitionist John ginia Humanities Council, is an in- signed last November 15 after win- and reported no contributions so ber of Commerce in next month’s welders working on a new swim- Brown was born in Torrington, teractive reference site showcasing ning a special election for a U. S. far. He’s spent most of that already GOP primary and she announced ming pool destroyed most of Luna Connecticut. His 1859 raid on West Virginia’s history, culture, and Senate seat would not serve more on the filing fee of $1,500 and $870 her 11-point policy plan at a press Park, an amusement park in Harpers Ferry galvanized the na- people. e-WV is free of charge and than one year. The court decision for campaign advice from a conference last Thursday in Charleston. Although Luna’s own- tion, further alienating the North available to anyone with access to a concluded the acting governor Charleston law firm. Faircloth re- Charleston. ers announced that they would re- and South. computer and Internet connection. could serve no longer than one year ported campaign funds of about On his webpage build, the park never reopened. May 9, 1843: Confederate spy For more information contact the so the governor elected this fall $27,500 and $25,000 of that is a per- “www.maloneyforwv.com”, the 52- May 6, 1968: A continuous min- ‘‘Belle’’ Boyd was born in Martins- West Virginia Humanities Council, must take office no later than Nov. sonal loan. Sorsaia has a total cam- year-old Maloney says he is a candi- er machine at the Gauley Coal & burg. On July 4, 1861, Belle shot a 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., 15, 2011. paign fund of about $40,000 and date for governor because “West Coke Saxsewell No. 8 mine cut into Yankee soldier and started her spy Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 346- The six Democrat candidates $15,500 of that is his personal loan. Virginia needs new leadership— an adjacent mine, which was filled career. 8500; or visit e-WV at are (in alphabetical order): Jeff Carmichael reported less than leadership that understands how to with water. The resulting flood May 10, 1863: Stonewall Jack- www.wvencyclopedia.org. Kessler, currently Acting President $5,000 in contributions and Ellis re- create jobs, keep jobs and build bet- of the State Senate; Arne Moltis, a ported total campaign expenditures ter opportunities for our citizens.” South Charleston landlord; John so far of less than $1,500—all from He is admittedly “pro-life” and Perdue, the current State Treasurer; his own pocket. promises to “fight to protect Sec- Big Buck Contest Winners Natalie Tennant, the current Secre- Voters who are registered can ond Amendment rights.” tary of State; Richard Thompson, vote early beginning on Friday, Ireland and Maloney are consid- The West Virginia Division of typical or 165 points non-typical. In tems are used to score bucks, de- the current Speaker of the House of April 29 until Wednesday, May 11 ered the front-runners in the GOP Natural Resources (DNR) has an- the Typical Gun category, the win- pending upon the method of har- Delegates; and Acting Gov. Earl including Saturday, April 30 and primary race because of their supe- Saturday, May 7, from 9 a. m. until rior campaign funding streams. Ire- nounced the winners of the 2010 ner was Jeffery Whitman from Hur- vest. The Boone and Crockett Club Ray Tomblin from Chapmanville. 5 p. m. at their county courthouse. land is the only one with previous West Virginia Big Buck Contest, ac- ricane, with a 10-point buck killed guidelines are used to score deer The eight Republican candi- cording to Gene Thorn, Chairman in Ritchie County that scored 157 dates are: State Sen. Clark Barnes The general election will be on statewide campaign experience, harvested with a firearm, muzzle- of the West Virginia Big Buck Con- 7/8. There were no entries this of Buckhannon; Delegate Mitch B. Tuesday, Oct. 4 and once the win- having won a four-year term as Sec- test Review Committee. The con- year in the Non-typical Gun catego- loader, or crossbow (used by physi- Carmichael of Ripley; Ralph ner is certified, that new governor retary of State in 2004. test is cosponsored by the DNR, ry. cally-challenged hunters with a William Clark of Monongalia will serve until the inauguration in Tomblin is seen by many as the Izaak Walton League of West Vir- Muzzleloader hunters needed to Class Y Permit). Certificates are County; Cliff Ellis of Westover; January, 2013 of the winner of the front-runner in the Democratic pri- ginia, West Virginia Bowhunter’s score above 140 points typical or presented for racks scoring at least Larry V. Faircloth of Inwood; Betty race at the November 2012 general mary because of his advantage in Association, West Virginia Muzzle- 165 points non-typical to win. There 140 points typical or 165 points Ireland of Charleston; Bill Maloney election who will then serve the his role as the current acting gover- usual four-year term. nor while many observers believe loader’s Association, West Virginia were no typical or non-typical bucks non-typical for firearms and muz- of Morgantown; and Mark A. Sor- During interviews on some of Thompson and Perdue, his closest Physically Challenged Advisory taken with the muzzleloader this zleloaders, and scoring at least 125 saia of Hurricane. Board and Toyota to recognize year that met the minimum score. The Mountain Party plans to the current critical issues in West competitors, are likely to divide the points typical or 155 points non-typ- sportsmen and women who take an Bowhunters killed 52 deer that nominate its candidate at a party Virginia, both Kessler and Perdue votes from pro-labor groups. extraordinarily big antlered buck in scored above 125 points typical or ical for crossbow. Deer harvested convention next month. The two West Virginia. 155 points non-typical. The winner with a bow are measured according possible candidates are Jesse John- This past year, 292 hunters had of the Typical Bow category was to Pope and Young Club standards, son from Kanawha County and Bob their deer antlers scored at one of Bucky Sargent of Blair, with an 11- and they are recognized with a cer- Henry Baber from Glenville. 3 Month the six DNR district offices, field of- point buck from Logan County that tificate for racks scoring at least 125 Gov. Tomblin has the largest fices, or during the West Virginia scored 163 6/8. There was no non- points typical or 155 points non-typ- amount of money to spend on the Hunting and Fishing Show in typical buck taken with the bow this ical. primary campaign, according to the Special Charleston. Sixty-five (65) hunters year that met the minimum score. The winner in each category will financial reports filed earlier this qualified for the 2010 Big Buck Two bucks killed by physically- month by the various candidates’ receive a plaque during the 2011 Contest by entering their legally- challenged crossbow hunters scored fund-raising committees. His total (May, June, July) harvested bucks into one of four above 125 points typical or 155 National Hunting and Fishing Day amount was $1,031,153.76 which is categories (gun, muzzleloader, bow points non-typical. The Typical Celebration, held the last weekend more than a quarter million dollars $ 89.00 or crossbow). Contestants were re- Crossbow category winner was Carl of September at Stonewall Resort above the second-best amount of quired to meet certain conditions to Pate of Williamstown, with a 16- State Park. A list of bucks meeting $698,674 reported by Thompson. Must be purchased participate: deer antlers needed to point Wood County buck that the minimum qualifications will be Perdue is third on the Democrat in the month of May meet or exceed a minimum score scored 149 3/8. The Non-typical posted on the DNR’s website: side with $592,852 followed by Ten- established for the respective cate- Crossbow category winner was Joe www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/BigBuckC nant with $215,068 and Kessler with gory, an Official Game Check Tag DeBerry of Rockport, who took a $93,580. ontest.shtm had to be presented, and a Fair big 18-point buck in Wood County On the Republican side, Mal- Hardy County Health Chase Statement had to be signed. that scored 171 4/8. 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