County Tax Rates Stay the Same County Accepts

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CLINTWOOD, VA. VOL. 34, NO. 13 USPS 684-350 County tax rates stay the same County accepts

BY RODERICK MULLINS Supervisors had discussed the rates during a budg- ★ STAFF WRITER et workshop earlier this month. deeds to school During board members’ comments later in last CLINTWOOD — County real estate and personal week’s meeting, Sandlick District representative Ron property tax rates won’t change next fiscal year. Peters reminded the crowd that while tax rates will The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors voted remain the same, “hard decisions are coming” this properties 5-0 March 22 to maintain current rates for 2016-17: year with regard to the budget. • real estate and mobile homes, 56 cents per $100 Chairwoman Shelbie Willis, Kenady District, BY RODERICK MULLINS of assessed value; added that no one anticipated the severity of last year’s ★ STAFF WRITER • personal property and machinery and tools, $1.82 job losses in the county and loss of revenue. “We sim- per $100 of assessed value; ply had the rug pulled out from under our feet,” noted CLINTWOOD — The Dickenson County Board of • merchant’s capital, $10.50 per $100 of assessed Willis. Supervisors last week accepted ownership of three vacat- value. Willis District supervisor Jason Compton also ed school properties. No one spoke during a public hearing before the noted that budget changes will be required for the The board voted 5-0 in three separate motions to meeting on the proposed rates. county to survive financially. accept deeds for Clintwood and Haysi high and Longs Fork middle schools on March 22. The county school board passed a resolution last November giving ownership to the properties to the county. The three schools were closed as part of a restructur- Easter fun ing plan that included construction of new consolidated high and middle schools with the help of federal funding for a Corps of Engineers plan to remove schools out of flood zones. At the beginning of this school year, the division reduced its number of schools from seven to five: one comprehensive high school with career and technical programs, a middle school for grades six through eight on the same campus, and three elementary schools in each community containing grades pre-K through five. The board of supervisors will now decide the buildings’ fates, but has not yet discussed options. The properties include: Clintwood High School’s main building and “annex” (the original Dickenson Memorial High School). Longs Fork Middle School; and Haysi High School’s main building that sits above Route 80. Excluded in the transfer are the remaining properties at Clintwood High School, including the athletic fields, agriculture building, field house and the building that currently houses the Dickenson County Historical Society. Excluded in the transfer at Haysi are the buildings between the main building and the Russell Fork River, which include the agriculture/shop and band buildings. Those buildings, according to a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, must be torn down as part of a flood control plan. The school board voted unanimously in February to advertise a request for proposals for demolition of those structures, along with the old Ervinton high and Clinchco Volunteers warmly greet visitors as they register children at Saturday’s fifth annual elementary schools. Community Egg Hunt at Haysi Kiwanis Park. The event is sponsored by Haysi-Clinchco Once the structures are demolished, the school board Lions Club, Haysi Kiwanis Club, towns of Haysi and Clinchco, and Haysi Partners. will deed the property back to the board of supervisors. Governor vetoes

Eight-year- remaining coal old Peyton Lyall, a tax credit bill Sandlick BY JEFF LESTER Elementary ★ STAFF WRITER School stu- Gov. Terry McAuliffe has now vetoed the House ver- dent, grate- sion of a bill aimed at extending coal tax credits for ener- fully accepts gy and coal producers beyond their Jan. 1, 2017, expira- tion date. a candy treat Local legislators’ attention now turns to seeking at Saturday’s enough votes to override McAuliffe’s veto when the General Assembly returns to Richmond April 20. event from The governor’s office announced late last Wednesday afternoon, March 23, that McAuliffe vetoed House Bill the Easter 298 (Terry Kilgore, R-Gate City). Bunny him- On March 11, the governor vetoed the Senate version of the bill, SB 44 (Bill Carrico, R-Grayson County). self, played In both cases, McAuliffe cited a 2012 Joint Legislative by Ridgeview Audit and Review Commission study on Virginia’s various tax credits. JLARC concluded that while the coal tax High student credits were created to slow the decline of coal produc- Dakota Mills. tion and employment, “both declined at the same or even

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SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION HERE Health assessment ranks county, region low BY KATIE DUNN with Emporia being the least Of the four health factor cate- overall health. The Lenowisco ★ STAFF WRITER healthy, followed by Petersburg, gories assessed for the rankings, district includes Wise, Scott and Danville, Bristol, and social and economic factors (edu- Lee counties and the city of A national health assessment Martinsville. cation, employment, income, Norton. released last week has again Out of Virginia’s 134 locali- family and social support, and The assessment also assists ranked Dickenson County resi- ties, Dickenson County ranked community safety) carried the communities in identifying “their dents’ health among the lowest 122nd for length and quality of most weight at 40 percent. Health most pressing health problems so statewide. life and 125th when considering behaviors (tobacco, drug and they can work together on solu- The seventh annual “County four other categories (health alcohol use, diet and exercise, tions.” Citing the above criteria Health Rankings & Roadmaps” behaviors, clinical care, social and sexual activity) accounted for that determines the rankings, was released March 16 by the and economic factors, and physi- 30 percent. Access to and quality Cantrell said, “health is every- University of Wisconsin cal environment factors). of clinical care comprised 20 per- one’s business — individuals and Population Health Institute and Other far Southwest Virginia cent, and a person’s physical the health care system certainly, the Robert Wood Johnson county rankings include: Wise, environment (air and water quali- but importantly also employers, Foundation. 124th for length and quality of ty and housing and transit condi- educators and local leaders, so all The rankings assess the over- life and 123rd for other weighted tions) accounted for 10 percent. stakeholders in a community all health for almost every county health factors; Tazewell, 126th must work together to improve nationwide. In Virginia, the five and 110th; Buchanan, 129th and INTERPRETING the health of residents.” healthiest counties were all locat- 133rd; Lee, 108th and 129th; THE NUMBERS Asked why many far ed in northern, central and east- Russell, 97th and 118th; Scott, Lenowisco Health District Southwest Virginia localities ern Virginia: Loudoun, Fairfax, 96th and 99th; and Washington, director Sue Cantrell, said last often rank among the least Arlington, Albemarle, and York, 59th and 55th. The city of Norton week that the annual rankings healthiest statewide, Margie respectively. The state’s five least ranked 91st and 79th, respective- help show that where people live, healthy localities were all cities, ly. work and play can influence their PLEASE SEE HEALTH, PAGE 5 PAGE 2 ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ THE DICKENSON STAR Reunion photographs tell family stories

SUBMITTED BY EDITH FAYE REDDEN DICKENSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY VICE-PRESIDENT

Spring has arrived; and with the upcoming summer season, families will begin planning and attending family reunions. Readers will soon be reminded of their particular family reunions in notices published in The Dickenson Star newspaper. For many years here in Dickenson County, residents from far and near have proudly attended those gatherings. Family reunions are a great time to capture the photographs of family members of all ages. Sometimes photographs are made of the entire group attending the gathering. Other times photographs are made of smaller family groups which belong to the larger family. Then there are the individual photos of family members. Such photos tell the story of a family. As the old saying goes, a photo- graph is worth a thousand words! This week, the photos that appear with the article help tell the story of family reunions. For my sister (Susan Mullins), and me, (Edith Faye Redden), our family reunion photos are priceless. We The William B. Sutherland family reunion was held at ‘Fairview’ on Sept. 12, 1928. The fam- searched through our albums for photos to use in this ily home place was named Fairview by their son, E. J. Sutherland, pictured in the lower left week’s article. corner of the photo. This photo was found in the photo album of E. J. Sutherland. We also searched through photo albums that were compiled by E. J. Sutherland. His son, William “Bill” reunion in Dickenson Sutherland, has allowed us to scan the photos, which are County, and the Deel being archived with the Dickenson County Historical reunion in Buchanan and Society. Then, we searched through the written files of E. Dickenson Counties. Other J. Sutherland, which have also been donated to the his- families are getting inter- torical society by his son. We found the following essay ested in this kind of family that was written by E. J. Sutherland. Although it was not get-together, and ere long dated, we believe it was written in the late 1930s. all the families, whose In this particular writing, E. J. Sutherland wrote about members have some pride the importance of family reunions. No matter what the time in the honored name they or place, our family roots are what make us who we are. bear and the courageous blood flowing through *** their veins, will set aside a day each year to gather in Reunion days are here again. one body and give honor and glory to their sturdy Each day the press carries accounts of family reunions ancestors who braved the in the center of urban activities and in places far from the dangers of the frontier that older settlements. People everywhere, of whatever name was once our own fair sec- or nationality, are becoming more conscious of family tion, and laid the founda- ties and the joys to be secured from mingling again with tions of our present civi- kith and kin. lization. Small family groups go back to the ancestral homes to May these meetings live once more, with many of the older ones, with the continue to glorify the The exact date of this photo is unknown; however, it was made happy memories that hallow forever the spot of their birth memory of our sainted before November 1943. The Keel family held a family reunion and or early childhood. The clod-hopper and the savant can forefathers. also celebrated the birthday of Martha Ann Mariah ‘Patsy’ Smith sit down together in peace and fellow-feeling and talk of Keel Boggs, known by the family as Grandma Patsy. Pictured with the days that have gone on the wings of the winds of *** Time. The recalling of youthful days and their myriad Grandma Patsy are four of her daughters. Seated, left to right, are joys and sorrows is worthwhile for anyone. None should Dickenson County Rosa Belle Keel Baker (Mrs. Ed Baker), Grandma Patsy, Lillie Mae get so steeped in present affairs as to be too busy to think Historical Society mission Virginia ‘Jennie’ Keel Yates (Mrs. David Yates). Standing, left to back occasionally on the times when he walked and is “to nurture and promote talked with father and mother and brother and sister awareness and apprecia- right, are Eura Keel Yates (Mrs. Jacob Yates) and Margaret L. around the old hearthstone, and along the flower-bor- tion of local, regional, and ‘Maggie’ Keel Fleming (Mrs. Rufus Fleming). (Photo from the family dered lanes and across the smiling fields of home. Virginia history and cul- photo collection of Timothy R. Redden) Large groups of relatives, with but a few hours to ture and to identify, collect, spare, can, and do, get together at a central point, to dis- preserve and manage cuss what life has done to themselves and their relatives, We encourage volunteerism, but understand that materials related to local history and culture and to make everyone cannot volunteer. Therefore, volunteering is not who have climbed toward the heights or who have gone such materials available to researchers and to the public.” on “to mansions in the skies.” In this kind of gathering a requirement for membership. If you are interested in People of all ages are welcome to join. Yearly mem- becoming a member of the Historical Society, please feel there is good pleasure, good morality, good citizenship, bership fees with voting privileges are $10 per person; good religion. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” free to contact us. $15 per married couple; or $150 per lifetime member- Contact information for the historical society is: In Southwest Virginia many families are holding such ship. Elementary, middle, and high school students are annual meetings. The Lilly family reunion near Bluefield [email protected]; PO Box 52, Clintwood, VA encouraged and welcome to join with a $5 membership 24228; or 276/926-6355. If no answer, please leave a is attended by tens of thousands of people. Thousands fee. (However, student membership provides no voting attend the Stallard reunion in Scott County, the Counts message (including your name and phone number) and privileges.) Membership fees help our organization fulfill one of our volunteers will return your call. reunion in Russell and Dickenson Counties, the Smith its mission statement. This photo was taken in September, 1982, at one of the last Baker/Yates/Keel reunions held near the old home place up Rush Creek (Route 649) near Clintwood. The reunions were later moved to two different locations, Peuther Chapel Church and Caney Creek Swimming Pool. Some of those pictured include the families and descen- dants of: Arcus and Imogene Adkins; Curtis and Eva Mae Adkins, Ray and Lora Annette Adkins Redden; Reable Salyers; Virgil Boggs; Virgie Yates Bostic; Donald Baker; and Draxie and Silas Strouth. (Photo by Timothy R. Redden).

The Dickenson Star (684-350) Published weekly, every Wednesday, at Clintwood, VA 24228 By AHP of Virginia. Periodical Postage Rate paid Pictured are five of the six children of Toy and On July 24, 1982, the family of Emory and Edith Rose gath- at Clintwood, VA and Alma Yates Adkins who were in attendance in at additional mailing offices ered on Caney Ridge for a family reunion. Edith and Emory (ISSN #1081-1885). the early 1980s at a Baker/Yates/Keel family Rose are seated. All of their children who were living at that POSTMASTER reunion held near the old family home place time attended. Standing, left to right, are Rosetta, Bonnie, send address changes to The Dickenson Star, P.O. Box 707, up Rush Creek. Pictured, left to right, are Lucille, Jessie, Dollie, Willie, Atlas, Freddie, Shirley and Curtis Adkins, Edith Adkins Goodman, Arcus Clintwood, VA 24228. Clyde. Their son Clifford had passed away in 1971. Since this Subscriptions: $35 per year inside Adkins, Lora Annette Adkins Redden and reunion, Willie, Jessie, Freddie, Clyde, Emory and Edith Rose Dickenson County; $53 in market Margie Adkins Hendrickson. All are now have all passed away. (Photo by Timothy R. Redden). area; $64 elsewhere. deceased except Edith. (Photo by Timothy R. Member of Virginia Press Assoc. Redden). & National Newspaper Association. PHONE (276) 926-8816 THE DICKENSON STAR ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ PAGE 3 SWVA ‘brand’ is expressed March going out in a collection of logos BY JENAY TATE like a lion ★ EXECUTIVE EDITOR BY WAYNE BROWNING AND PUBLISHER Wednesday: ★ NATIONAL WEATHER OBSERVER Sunny. WISE — After nine High near 66. months of work, five of A significant storm system is expect- them spent getting to Wednesday ed to bring a good chance for heavy know communities across Night: A rainfall totals and thunderstorms to the Southwest Virginia, chance of mountain area into Thursday, as the experts hired to hone the month of March threatens to go out like showers. region’s brand are back on the proverbial Lion. The month, as a the road again. Low around whole, being lambish. This time, Arnett 50. A drier and warmer than average Muldrow and Associates Thursday: March has been experienced, amid a up are sharing what they Showers like- and down temperature pattern, with no learned and what they built from it — new mar- ly, with thun- single precipitation event topping half an inch in either Clintwood or the City keting ideas and tools to derstorms of Norton. Highly anomalous for what promote and unify a also possible. is typically one of the wetter months of diverse region spanning 19 High near 69. the year. counties, four cities and Thursday This late week storm system is part 8,600 square miles. They call it A Different Night: A of an active pattern that will continue into April, with increased chances for Side of Virginia, the tag chance of more significant precipitation events at line for the Southwest showers & regular intervals. Virginia brand, depicted in logos, art and graphics in a thunder- The month of April is looking, at color palette of maroon storms. least initially, to be wetter than March. brown, orange and two Low around More shots of cold air, for this time of shades of blue. 52. year, are also likely. Ben Muldrow In the long-term it is looking like El Friday: A explained during a presen- Nino will transition into La Nina by tation in Wise on March 23 chance of next winter. That is interesting given that they saw “character showers. that the three driest years on record, in regions” that needed to be High near 61. 1988, 1999 and 2007, all occurred dur- reflected within and ing transitional periods from El Nino accommodated by the into La Nina. This does not mean that this year will also be Southwest Virginia brand among the driest, but certainly it must increase the odds of — The Coalfields, for These are among a series of images designed by Arnette Muldrow it being drier than average. Much more will be known once example, The Virginia and Associates as part of a rebranding of Southwest Virginia. These April-May are in the Highlands and The New books and the summer River. One logo read: Dig and similar others are designed to be ‘infinitely expandable’ to any pattern begins to develop. YEAR-TO-DATE Deeper. The Coalfields. size, shape, purpose or message. Recent years have been PRECIPITATION (IN INCHES) Southwest Virginia is a wet, so the area is due for collection of distinct and The idea, he said, is to communities are prepared a drier year. Stay tuned Long Ridge of Sandy unique places, he said, and motivate communities and to capitalize on the efforts. for updates. Ridge: 7.78 that message needs to be businesses to reach out The Southwest Virginia Signs of spring are conveyed. You will experi- and use these tools to cre- Cultural Heritage Cinema City Clintwood NWS: 9.18 ence different things when becoming more visible ate channels into their Foundation, which hired Stadium Theatres Norton Water Plant: 12.76 you are in Pennington Gap across the mountain land- towns and establishments. the company for the from when you are in “The more people use branding effort, got a new Movie Hotline 276-679-4252 scape. Budding maples, Big Cherry Dam: 17.64 Located in Downtown Norton, VA Floyd, he added. These it, the more it will mean,” logo that depicts its own greening willows, as well nortoncinema.com identities are not just about he said. component parts — the ★★★★★★★★★★★ as invasive Autumn geographic labels but He showed the logo music of The Crooked Olives, are coming to life along with wildflowers such as MONDAY IS SENIOR DAY! reflect a value set, a con- they had helped develop Road, the arts and crafts of Special Pricing Every Monday Coltsfoot, Trout Lily, Rue-anemone, Bloodroot, Blue nection people have to earlier for the Clinch River ‘Round the Mountain, the For Seniors 60+ All Shows – Violet, Golden Ragwort and White Vetch, to note a few All Times $5.00 where they call home, he Valley Initiative. The outdoors of Appalachian TUESDAY IS FAMILY DAY! common species. said. region branding work is Spring and the downtown Special Pricing Every Tuesday Regardless of where in not intended to replace and community develop- All Shows – All Times $5.00 the region they visited, EARLY BIRD! existing logos such as this, ment of My SWVA Special Pricing For Matinees CLINTWOOD ■ ELEVATION 1560 FT. Muldrow said they wit- he pointed out, or ones that Opportunity. They worked Starting Before 1:00 p.m. - NWS OBSERVER WAYNE BROWNING nessed an “unbelievably communities may already to resolve in their image $5.50 strong connection” to MATINEES! be using. The idea is to some organizational con- Special Pricing For Matinees Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Southwest Virginia. Never supplement those individ- fusion about the founda- Starting Before 6:00 p.m. - Prec 00 00 00 .25 00 00 .15 once did they hear anyone ual logos with the newer tion’s identity and “cultur- $6.25 High 50 65 72 77 55 71 72 not identify as being from regional looks, he said, al coordinates” began to N P INDICATES A NO PASS FEATURE Low24463848334548 here, he said, although cultivating the parts of the develop. The new brand - - - NOW PLAYING - - - they did hear a lot of whole and motivating visi- statement reflects music LONG RIDGE ■ ELEVATION 2650 FT. “we’re Southwest Virginia tors to explore more. and arts, outdoors, higher Risen PG-13 OBSERVERS WAYNE AND GENEVIE RINER but they’re not.” Muldrow said it is education and downtowns N P Among the things they sometimes easy to feel as and hometowns. The prob- Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon The Witch hope to achieve through if you have to focus on just lem, he said, is not a mis- Prec. 00 00 00 .19 .00 N/A N/A N P R the rebranding effort, he your challenges. But the understanding of the High 46 57 67 70 54 N/A N/A said, is “breaking down region has been proving region but a lack of Low 25 50 49 47 37 N/A N/A Zoolander 2 barriers so communities for more than a decade that informing about it. PG-13 N P think about attributes in a when you work together, “Southwest Virginia is holistic manner.” he said, it truly can help the way you refer to your- How to Be Single OBSERVATIONS RECORDED MARCH 22-28 AT 7 A.M. DAILY “We want people to be N P R E-mail weather reports to [email protected]. economies of the region as selves,” he noted, and the Web site address:http://www.highknoblandform.com/ blown away about how a whole. There has been a aim is to build brand equi- Deadpool much there is to do in tremendous amount of ty and consumer loyalty. R N P Southwest Virginia,” he work in building capacity said, pointing to a list of The Revenant and instilling confidence R known outdoor destination and pride in the region, hubs — the Clinch River, Muldrow said, adding that The Boy the New River, the it is sometimes hard for PG-13 Appalachia Trail, the people to see the amount Wilderness Trail, The of support they have got- Alvin & The Chipmunks: Breaks, Blue Ridge ★ TUESDAY, APRIL 5 ★ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 ten from the state level. The Road Chip Parkway, Mount Rogers It started with down- PG Haysi Town Council, 7 p.m. Lonesome Pine Soil and and High Knob. town revitalization proj- Kung Fu Panda 3 in the first floor meeting Water Conservation District The logos, artwork and ects years and years ago, images are available for PG room of town hall, Main Board, 10 a.m. at the he said, and then, about a everyone, including pri- decade ago, work began The Choice Street. (Clerk Amanda Coalfield Agricultural Center, vate businesses, to use, on the heritage music trail PG-13 Perrigan, 865-5187) Route 83, Red Onion Muldrow said, and are and today The Crooked intended to be “infinitely FOR FEATURES Mountain. (Administrative Road is a globally known expandable” in size, entity. The region has seen & SHOWTIMES ★ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Secretary Bobbi Rasnick, shape, purpose and focus. development of arts and 276-679-4252 Dickenson County 926-6621) If they don’t have an icon crafts and then outdoor nortoncinema.com you need, they’ll provide recreation. Muldrow said Schedule subject to change. Industrial Development ★★★★★★★★★★★ it. Free. they want to make sure Authority, 6 p.m. at its ★ THURSDAY, APRIL 21 office at 1019 Happy Valley Clinchco Town Council, WE CAN HELP WITH MEDICARE PART D. Drive, Clintwood. (Director 7 p.m. at town hall. (Mayor Mitzi Sykes, 926-1699) Jarvis Deel, 835-1160)

Locally owned & ★ TUESDAY, APRIL 12 ★ TUESDAY, APRIL 26 R M C R operated by Dickenson County Dickenson County Tourism Ervin Counts Chamber of Commerce Committee, 1 p.m. at various Board of Directors, noon at locations throughout the & Don Jones the chamber office, 194 county. Call for this month’s Make Digital Prints Main Street, Clintwood. site. (Rita Surratt, 276-926- in Seconds! (Director Rita Surratt, 6074) Try it Now! It’s Easy! 926-6074) Dickenson County Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m. in the Create Add Print • Collages • Text • 4x6 Clintwood Town Council, Circuit Courtroom, second • Greeting Cards • Borders • 8x10 & 8x12 6 p.m. at town hall, Main floor of the county court- • Calendars • Clip Art • Wallets Street. (Clerk Judy Steele, house, Clintwood. (Clerk • Photo CDs • Passports 926-8383) Teresa Lyall, 926-1676)

Corrections, clarifications

We publish corrections of fact that come to our attention and clarifications that make the news more understandable. Contact Editor Paula Tate at 276-926-8816 or e-mail [email protected]. Downtown Haysi PAGE 4 ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ THE DICKENSON STAR

JOYCE ELAINE PERRIGAN Lyall, both of Clinchco; a special sister-in-law, Brenda CLINCHCO Edwards; five grandchildren, Andrew and Haley Hamilton and Shellby, Maggie and Braylee Rose; and a Joyce Elaine Perrigan, age 75 of Edwards Ridge, host of nieces and nephews. passed away Wednesday, Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 2016 at March 27, 2016 at Haysi Funeral Home with elders Roger Mountain View Regional in Fuller and Jim Duty officiating. Norton, Virginia. Burial followed in Rose-Wood Cemetery, Clinchco. Born in Dickenson Pallbearers were Mike Willis, Blake Baker, Marcus County, she was a daughter Stanley, Greg, Shawn and Justin Lyall. Honorary pall- of the late Brady Owens bearers were deacons of the Sandlick Primitive Baptist and Eura Duty Belitsky. Church. She had worked in The family received friends after 6 p.m. Saturday at the Michigan at GMC for a funeral home, followed by an evening service at 7 p.m. number of years making with elders Jimmy Counts, Corbett Hampton and Noah car parts. She was a home- Kim Edwards officiating. maker and member of Lick Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuner- Creek Freewill Baptist al.com. Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by TAMMY FULLER STANLEY her husband, Estle Perrigan; a daughter, Ada Ramey; a GREENEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA grandson, “Little Shawn” Mullins; a brother, Roger Owens; sisters, Janice Compton, Betty Compton, Billie Tammy Fuller Stanley was called home on March 22, Mayer and Carol Dobbins. 2016 at the age of 56 in Greenville, South Carolina. Survivors include three daughters, Judy (Joe) Mullins Tammy was the beautiful and loving mother to five of Clintwood, Ida Wallace of Hawaii and Debbie daughters and seven grandchildren. Perrigan of the home; two sons, Wayne (Trula) Perrigan She was the daughter of the late Carter Fuller and of Grundy and Ronnie (Judy) Perrigan of New Jersey; a Loretta Bartley. grandson, Chris Wallace; granddaughters, Sabrina Daughters include: Chastity Anderson Arden and Stiltner, Melissa Perrigan, Tammy Hale, Madison Christy Anderson Reis, Nicki Stanley, Jacki Stanley Fish Wallace, Chelsea Mullins, and Kim, Sarah and Pam and Wendi Stanley Patel. Grandchildren include Ashlee, Ramey; great-grandchildren, Will, Charlie Brooke, Tyler, Natalee, Princeton, Emma, Brandon and Brayden. Aiden, Zoe, “Little Ron,” Ethan, Nathan, Natalea, Other survivors include nephews, Steven Baker and Brannon and Nina; four brothers, Harold, Kenneth Kaelan Fuller; sister, Pam Baker; and brother, Eddie Fuller. “John,” Mack and Pete Owens, three sisters, Peggy The family will host a Celebration of Life service on Francis, Kay Sterling and Diane Kruty. Saturday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at Melody Lane in Greenville, Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. South Carolina, at noon. Wednesday, March 30 at Edwards Cemetery, Clinchco. From the family: Your beautiful smile is always with Pallbearers will be Jeff, Chris and Willie Perrigan. us, and we are forever grateful for the time we shared with Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, you. May you finally rest in heavenly peace . We love you March 29, 2016 at Haysi Funeral Home. and miss you so much, our momma, nana, and sissy Tam. The family received friends after 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home prior to funeral service. LISA ANN TOMPKINS In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be CLINTWOOD made toward funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuner- Lisa Ann Tompkins, age 56, passed away Monday, al.com. March 22, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer, her loving family by her side. ELDER RONALD ‘RONNIE’ LEE ROSE Lisa was a member of the Clintwood Church of Christ, CLINCHCO a 1977 graduate of Clintwood High School and a graduate of Virginia Highlands Elder “Ronnie” Rose, age 68 of Low Gap Road, passed Community College nurs- away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Bristol Regional ing program. Medical Center in Bristol, Tenneseee. Survivors include her Born in Dickenson County, he was a son of the late parents, Shirley and Ella George and Garnett Counts Mae Mullins of Clintwood; Rose. He was a disabled daughters, Jada Johnson of coal miner, United Mine Clintwood and Joella and Workers of America mem- husband Columbus Allen ber and elder and member Hale of Nora; brothers, of Sandlick Primitive Wade Mullins and wife Baptist Church. Linda of Tampa, Florida, In addition to his par- Phillip Mullins and wife Lori of Ashburn, Virginia; grand- ents, he was preceded in children, Adian Hale, Kyle Hale, Lilly Hale, Jayden death by sisters Mary Jones Johnson and Tristan Mullins. and Linda Baker; brothers Funeral services were held at 1 pm Saturday, March 26 Dow and Dean Rose; and a with Minister Jack Bradford officiating. very special great-nephew, Tucker Lyall. Burial followed in the Phipps Memorial Cemetery, Survivors include his wife, Wanda E. Rose; three sons, Clintwood. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Jason (Sarah) Rose of Haysi, Jeremy (Christy) Rose of The family received friends Friday, March 25 in the Big Stone Gap and Shane (Angela) Rose of Clinchco; and Clintwood Funeral Home chapel from 6-8 p.m. a daughter, Angie (Kelli Smith) Rose of Erwin, Online condolences may be sent to the family at clint- Tennessee; a brother, Michael Rose, and a sister, Phyllis woodfuneralhome.com.

IDA considers land purchase BY RODERICK MULLINS cise an option with the land owners that would allow ★ STAFF WRITER Johnson to help market the property, then consider submitting an application to VCEDA before the regional The Dickenson County Industrial Development authority’s June board meeting. Authority decided earlier this month against seeking IDA chair Allen Compton abstained from the vote due funding at this time to purchase and develop a piece of to conflict of interest. land in Clintwood. During their regular monthly meeting March 9, the IDA discussed potential real estate purchase and development in Clintwood’s west end. Members considered whether to seek Virginia Coalfield Economic Board approves Development Authority funding to develop the property or first seek potential businesses to locate there. Members heard from retail recruitment consultant school calendar Mary Johnson about potential development options. BY JEN DAVIS Tuesday, May, 31 will According to Johnson, each retailer has certain needs and Only ★ STAFF WRITER be the last day of school $ 00 expectations, including lot size. Johnson added that “the for seniors. Each process is very precise” when it comes to property poten- CLINTWOOD — June 2 and June 3 will 7 tial for retailers. Existing businesses considering expan- Dickenson County School be exam days with a 12:30 sion may also have specific needs. Includes the Board unanimously p.m. dismissal on June 3. obituary & poem “The tenant has to be in hand, and it takes a while,” approved a revised end-of- Graduation will be held added Johnson. year calendar last week. Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m.; laminated into a Later in the meeting, the board discussed the property The board, which met the location is to be deter- 3 1/4” x 9” and whether to apply for VCEDA funding to buy it. March 23 at the mined. June 5 was selected bookmark. While some IDA members favored such a move at this Ridgeview high and mid- due to the Virginia High time, others had reservations. Several Poems dle school auditorium, School League state track to choose from. Danny Lambert and Teddy Bailey favored submitting approved the revisions championships, set for a funding application to VCEDA for up to $400,000 to because of missed days June 3-4 in Radford. Call purchase and develop the property with the aim of find- during inclement winter Several seniors will be par- Jo Hamilton ing a tenant after development, and voted to do so. weather. ticipating in the track meet, However, Talbert Bolling and Roger Rose had reser- County schools will be and school administrators 926-8816 vations about seeking funding without a prospective closed Monday, May 30 in felt it was important for the client, especially in such tough economic times, so voted observance of Memorial seniors to also participate against the move. Both agreed that the IDA should exer- Day. in their graduation. THE DICKENSON STAR ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ PAGE 5 Congressman to face challengers BY JEFF LESTER opportunities for laid-off coal workers to er state. This conviction is not supposed ground check loopholes; turning ★ STAFF WRITER be trained and employed in clean energy to be on my record.” Obamacare into a single-payer system jobs. Find more about Bunch on his website, like Medicare; abolishing the death penal- So far, three people are seeking the Bunch also says he will preserve gun www.billbunch4congress.com. ty; legalizing marijuana with state-level Democratic nomination to challenge ownership rights, but with universal back- • D. Clay Pugh, 58, of the Sugar regulation like that on tobacco and alco- Ninth District U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith ground checks and closing the loophole Grove community in Smyth County. hol; and upgrading the region’s roads, in the Nov. 8 election. on gun show sales. According to Pugh’s website, he is an telecommunications and energy infra- Griffith, a Republican from Salem, Along with positions, Bunch’s website ordained minister and author. structure. unseated Democrat Rick Boucher in includes some disclosures “because I Specifically, Pugh is described as chan- More information can be found at his 2010. want there to be no secrets.” cellor of the Worldwide Communion of website, www.clay2016.com. The Democratic filing deadline is May He acknowledges that while he was Catholic and Apostolic Churches and • Derek Kitts, 47, of Christiansburg. 31. The party will nominate a candidate stationed with the military in Germany abbot of the Order of the Mystical Rose. Kitts describes himself as a retired on June 14. during the Vietnam war, he took part in However, Pugh strongly emphasizes Army veteran who has received the The three men aiming to campaign antiwar protest activity that ended with an that he believes in separation of church Purple Heart for being wounded in com- against Griffith are: “undesirable” discharge. “Hindsight is and state. bat along with two Bronze Stars. He • Bill Bunch, 67, of Tazewell County. 20/20 and I would have acted differently,” If elected, Pugh says he will promote served for 24 years, including combat According to his website, Bunch is a he writes. “I am a Patriot!” erection of additional cell towers through- tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. retired postal worker who was heavily Also, Bunch acknowledges having out the Ninth District to improve telecom- Kitts says if elected, he will defend involved in the Rural Letter Carriers been involved in a youth basketball cheat- munications. Further, he intends to work gun ownership rights, showcase union. He now farms and has served as ing scandal in the 1990s. “I ultimately to bring back the region’s coal mining Southwest Virginia as a destination for manager of the Tazewell farmers’ market. was the person who verified the cheating industry, in part by working with contacts jobs, defend and improve health care Bunch says if elected, he will work to to an investigating official. I was sus- he says he has in China to promote more access, improve the efficiency and fund- protect the region’s coal production, but pended from the organization and was re- coal sales there. ing of the federal Department of Veterans he opposes strip mining and believes its instated on indefinite probation after three Other positions Pugh embraces Affairs, increase internet and cell phone demise should be “as painless as possible. years of applying with the support of local include: Supporting legal immigration service across the district, and promote Even the workers who mine this coal parents.” while stopping illegal immigration; mak- pride in the region. know that they are doing harm.” Further, Bunch says he has been “par- ing higher education more affordable; Learn more at his website, http://kitts- Bunch says he will work to create doned for marijuana possession in anoth- preserving gun rights while closing back- forcongress.com. Coalfield region losing population Health

BY JEFF LESTER loss of 19 people in five years. taken place in the coal-producing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ★ STAFF WRITER Other coalfield counties’ popu- counties of eastern Kentucky and lation numbers include: southern West Virginia. Local Tomann, director of the Healthy Appalachia Institute at The population of the seven • Buchanan County: 2015 pop- officials there blame the fact that the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, said people’s counties and one city of far ulation: 22,776, a decline of 401 a long, slow decline in coal pro- social, economic and physical environments play a pre- Southwest Virginia fell by 1,973 in one year. 2010 population: duction has become a rapid dominant role in influencing their individual behaviors. people between July 1, 2014 and 24,098; a loss of 1,322 in five plunge in the last few years, The “In our region, high unemployment, low educational July 1, 2015. years. Associated Press reported last attainment after high school graduation, availability of The region lost 8,944 people • Lee County: 2015 popula- week. quality housing, access to affordable healthy foods, and over five years between the 2010 tion: 24,742, a decline of 171 in In West Virginia, nine of the access to transportation all impact our health outcomes.” U.S. census and the 2015 popula- one year. 2010 population: 10 counties that lost the most Tomann also serves on the Virginia State Team, the liai- tion estimates, according to a 25,587; a loss of 845 in five years. population were in the southern son between local communities and the institutions that Census Bureau report released • Russell County: 2015 popula- coalfields, the AP reported. The produce the annual county health rankings. March 24. tion: 27,891, a decline of 121 in biggest toll was in McDowell Cumberland Plateau Health District director Dr. Census figures indicate one year. 2010 population: County, which lost 2.2 percent of Melody Counts said Monday that some factors that cause Dickenson County’s population in 28,897; a loss of 1,006 in five its residents to fall below 20,000 Dickenson County — part of the Cumberland district, mid-2015 was 15,115, a decline years. in population for the first time along with Russell, Tazewell and Buchanan counties — of 191 in one year. In 2010, the • Scott County: 2015 popula- since the 1900 Census. “are best visualized when comparing the Dickenson population was 15,903; the coun- tion: 22,126, a decline of 234 in McDowell County’s popula- detailed rankings to those of the state as a whole.” ty lost 788 people in five years. one year; 2010 population: tion peaked at 98,887 in 1950. Dickenson County has higher rates of physical inac- Wise County’s 2015 popula- 23,177; a loss of 1,051 in five Last year all of Kentucky’s 10 tivity, smoking and teen births, with much less access to tion was 39,718, a decline of 234 years. top coal-producing counties lost exercise opportunities, noted Counts. Dickenson County also has a higher rate of uninsured in one year. The county lost a total • Tazewell County: 2015 popu- residents, a combined drop of patients with fewer primary care physicians, dentists, and of 1,734 people since 2010. lation: 42,899, a decline of 537 in 3,060. Top producer Pike mental health providers than the state average, she con- Norton’s 2015 population was one year. 2010 population: County’s population fell 1,043 tinued. 3,939, a decline of 84 in one year. 45,078; a loss of 2,179 in five residents, or 1.66 percent. Harlan Counts added that the county also has higher unem- However, the 2010 population years. County lost 353 residents, or 1.26 ployment and more children in poverty than the state was 3,958, giving the city a net Similar population loss has percent. average, with lower percentages of adults going to college. The results aren’t all concerning, though. Cantrell pointed out that far Southwest Virginia communities have lower violent crime rates than the state average, as well as lower rates of sexually transmitted infections and fewer significant housing challenges, such as over-crowding Coal and higher costs. The region also has seen improvement in the number of preventable hospital stays — its rates are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 one option under discussion was Coy said McAuliffe “is com- still much higher than state averages — which are defined connected to the governor’s desire pletely committed to growing and as hospitalizations for conditions like asthma, pneumonia, faster rates than were predicted to expand use of solar energy. diversifying Virginia’s economy in and COPD that, if managed, don’t usually require hospi- before the credits were created,” Responding Thursday to a Southwest and all over the talization. the governor noted in his veto state- reporter’s questions, Kilgore aide Commonwealth. The work he has ment Wednesday. Christy Eige said the delegate has done bringing new jobs and invest- IMPROVEMENTS From 1988 to 2015, more than been out of town, but he sent a fol- ment to numerous communities in Defining methods for improving the region’s health $610 million in credits have been low-up statement. the region speaks to that commit- will be determined using the annual health rankings, as claimed while Virginia coal mining “The negotiations on other ment, as do the efforts he’s made to well as Virginia’s Plan for Well Being and a local com- jobs dropped from about 11,100 to issues like solar never occurred,” strengthen education, workforce munity health assessment and health improvement plan nearly 3,000, McAuliffe noted. Kilgore said. “I think the governor development and health care pro- being developed by the Lenowisco and Cumberland Plateau health departments, the Healthy Appalachia In a March 23 press release, decided he was going to veto the grams that can lay a foundation for Institute, Southwest Virginia Health Authority and other Kilgore said he is “extremely disap- bill.” new economic growth. He recog- community partners, noted Cantrell. pointed” at the veto and that law- Attention now shifts to work on nizes that the problems we face Tomann said updates to this regional “Blueprint for makers from both parties “worked overriding the veto, the delegate together will not be fixed overnight Health Improvement and Health Enabled Prosperity” are hard this session to continue this said. “It will be close and I believe — but they won’t be fixed with par- ongoing. Last fall, a survey was distributed and commu- vital economic development initia- the House will override and it will tisan political rhetoric like that nity focus groups organized to identify priority goals for tive.” take some work on the Senate.” we’ve heard from Mr. Carrico the region, she explained. Next month, the Lenowisco and Kilgore claimed this was the lat- Responding late Thursday after- recently, and they won’t be fixed by Cumberland Plateau health districts will hold county- est attempt by McAuliffe and the noon to a reporter’s questions, spending more millions on a pro- level focus groups to further define these goals and settle Obama administration “to effec- McAuliffe spokesman Brian Coy gram that has clearly failed to live on health improvement plans for each district. tively kill the coal industry in defended the governor’s position up to its intended purpose.” Together, Cantrell said these three plans “have identi- Virginia.” that coal jobs are vanishing even Coy was referring to Carrico’s fied key regional goals for health improvement so that When asked last week why the faster than predicted before the assertion that the governor offered partners can leverage resources to address priority governor had vetoed the Senate bill credits were established. to sign the Senate bill extending issues.” Primary concerns include high rates of tobacco but had not yet acted on the House “Throwing good taxpayer money coal tax credits if Republicans use, adult obesity and physical inactivity, teen births, and bill, Kilgore explained that legisla- after bad on a program that benefits would compromise on McAuliffe’s accidental death rates, the latter being primarily driven by tors and others were working on a coal company CEOs but doesn’t choice for the state Supreme Court, drug overdoses/poisonings and motor vehicle accidents, way to make the legislation accept- create or protect jobs is the wrong then vetoed the bill when they did she added. able to McAuliffe. He hinted that idea.” not. —Editor Paula Tate provided some information for this story.

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Griffith Let’s remain grateful, hopeful BY MORGAN GRIFFITH ★ NINTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

This column would ordinarily be for the week of March 28, 2016, but we have prepared it ahead of schedule in anticipation of Easter.

PEACE When the House of Representatives is in session in Washington, D.C., members of the House Republican Conference meet regularly to discuss legislation on the floor that week or in coming days, longer-term strategies, etc. I believe these meetings, which often cover a wide array of topics, are important opportunities to help keep leadership aware of the various concerns and prior- ities of the Republican Conference membership. Last week, on March 22, I, like many of my colleagues, rose to share our views on the ongoing budget Should we really flee country if Trump wins? discussions. But one of my colleagues, Congressman Daniel BY TOM PURCELL most every country in the history of Webster (R-FL), rose with something better. Purcell mankind, to be run by the people and not by the elected leaders? As my colleagues and I listened silently, It’s become a cottage industry If you don’t like who the presi- Congressman Webster opened with, “I bring you good since Donald Trump started win- According to The Independent, dent is — I have seven years of news.” He then went on to recite from memory a portion ning Republican primaries: If he some progressive celebrities are experience of that — involve your- wins the presidency, one in four of the gospel: threatening to leave, too. self in our free country’s political Americans would consider moving “This is the Gospel: that Christ died for our sins, and Whoopi Goldberg said of a process to help elect a president to another country, according to a He was buried, and He rose again the third day accord- Trump victory, “I don’t think that’s who is more to your liking. recent Morning Consult/Vox poll. ing to the Scripture. But God commended His love for us, America. I don’t want that to be Of course, that would require Google searches for “How can I in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. But America. Maybe it’s time for me to educating yourself about the issues move to Canada” spiked in the the angel said, why seek ye the living among the dead? move, you know.” and the candidates. It might involve beginning of March after Trump And, Cher, a great actress and writing letters to the editor, helping He is not here, but is risen. Have a happy and blessed had a series of primary wins. singer, said she’d move to Jupiter, local candidates canvas neighbor- Easter.” Regrettably, it seems many Americans are of the A tiny island in County Mayo, and I believe her. I think she’s been hoods or sending out mailers, or belief that their Congressional representatives in Ireland, with 58 inhabitants is let- going there to get some of her nutty even participating in civil conver- Washington are not people of faith. From my experience, ting Americans know they are wel- outfits. sations with friends and neighbors however, I would tend to disagree with that perception. come there if “the unimaginable” The always classy Miley Cyrus to articulate your political point of happens. As I reflect on my colleague’s recent Easter message, shared her thoughts in “a tearful view and try to understand theirs. CBS News reports that a radio I also recall having written my Nov. 24, 2014 column Instagram post.” I replaced her cuss It certainly requires you to vote. host on Cape Breton Island, a small based in part on the opening prayer at another House words with the word BLANK: In my opinion, doing such island in Nova Scotia, is encourag- Republican Conference meeting that was given by then- “God, he thinks he is the BLANK- things in our country is much more ing disaffected Americans to move Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-MS), who has since ING chosen one or some BLANK. than just a privilege; it is a civic to the declining region. Apparently, passed away after battling cancer. Honestly BLANK this BLANK. I duty. It is also something that they’ll take any warm body they am moving if this is my president!” requires thinking and effort — In his opening prayer, Congressman Nunnelee quoted can get. But I don’t know what people something that whining does not. I Thessalonians 5:18: Several news articles offer rec- are so worried about. In any event, after eight years of “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s ommendations on the top countries Hey, Donald Trump was never President Obama — eight years of will for you in Christ Jesus.” What an inspiring and to move to, and provide links to the my choice to be the Republican runaway regulations and a signifi- meaningful message. Though Congressman Nunnelee’s necessary forms, if Trump makes it nominee. cant increase in my health care into the White House. passing was met with great sadness, I found solace in the I don’t know how, in a country costs — the last thing I want is According to Mashable, statement issued by his family: as big as ours — with so many President Hillary Clinton to carry Svalbard, a territory of Norway, “Congressman Alan Nunnelee has gone home to be capable people — that the ones run- on Obama’s policies. requires no visa or resident permit, with Jesus. He was well loved and will be greatly ning, in both parties, have been If she wins, I won’t move to but transplants are not eligible for missed.” Even in our imperfect and difficult world, may such an incredible let down. Ireland, but I will spend two solid “free” social services and they we be regularly reminded of the many things for which But let’s say Trump keeps defy- days soaking in the Irish culture — “must be able to protect themselves ing the odds and becomes presi- one shot of Irish whiskey after we are grateful. I am grateful for such things as my wife, from polar bears.” dent. Are you really so fragile a another. my children, my health, the freedoms we are able to That’s a good one. I haven’t met human being that this would cause —Send comments to Tom enjoy as Americans, the privilege of representing the many progressive American males you to give up on your country — a Purcell at [email protected]. Ninth District of Virginia, etc. who could protect themselves. country that was designed, unlike As a Christian, this Easter season and throughout the year, I also remain deeply grateful for the hope and promise of life everlasting offered by the resurrection of Jesus, who is sometimes referred to as the Prince of Sobering study: Is moderate drinking overrated? Peace. My best wishes to you and your loved ones. I hope BY DANNY TYREE and pray that God’s love and peace will be with each of Tyree you, and that there would be peace amongst all faiths. “Tell me, Hank, whyyyyyy do you drink...?” With my fellow Christians, we rejoice and celebrate In one of his signature songs, country music superstar the triumph of the Resurrection, and we renew our com- Hank Williams, Jr. uses “family tradition” to answer that the place — except the one on that pink elephant.”) mitment to live to the best of our ability as was intended question; but for the past several years, lots of other peo- As the new reality sinks in, relationships will change. The cocky moderate drinker who told his non-drinking by God. Happy Easter. ple have answered “for my health.” Yes, several studies have trumpeted the benefits of neighbor, “I’ll dance on your grave, you holier-than-thou, moderate drinking. According to CBS News, those selling teetotaling &%$#@”? He now reassures his neighbor, CONTACT INFORMATION “Oh, is THAT what you thought I said???? No, I asked if If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel points may be exaggerated. High-volume alcohol use remains harmful, but appar- you could let me on your shuffleboard team at the assisted free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon ently moderate drinkers have no longevity advantage over living facility, silly.” office at 276/525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at non-drinkers. Many moderate drinkers are now realizing that the ear- 540/381-5671. To reach my office via email, please visit Scientists at the University of Victoria’s Center For lier studies that validated their imbibing were really wish- my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. Addiction Research in British Columbia, Canada analyzed ful thinking. I have to wonder about some of the other Also on my website is the latest material from my 87 previous studies on alcohol and death from all causes wishful thinking papers that have been published in scien- office, including information on votes recently taken on and concluded that the results linking moderate drinking tific journals over the years. The top three myths would the floor of the House of Representatives. to longer life may be skewed because of “abstainer bias” surely include: (i.e. comparing moderate drinkers to non-drinkers often 1. Filling your purse with restaurant condiments staves included people who don’t consume alcohol due to other off carpal tunnel syndrome. health issues, such as former drinkers who stopped 2. Double-dipping potato chips is a major preventer of because of poor health). hyperthyroidism. So-called “abstainer bias” leads to false conclusions. 3. Letting your dog secretly relieve himself in your “Abstainer bias” lends behavioral support where none is neighbor’s yard is the pituitary gland’s best friend. warranted. “Abstainer bias” gives college kids a whole To be sure, some experts still say that moderate drink- new phrase to listen for when taking alcohol shots. ing has benefits related to blood pressure, stress reduction The U of Victoria group would not go so far as to spec- and improved cholesterol numbers. Brags one self- ulate why the previous researchers missed such a glaring described moderate drinker, “Alcohol makes my blood error; but when the paper was presented to “The Journal of platelets less sticky. But, oh, this bathroom floor is sticky. Studies on Alcohol and Drugs,” a state trooper was on Baaaarrrrrffff!” And sociologists still see the value of hand to intone, “Buzzed researching IS drunk research- moderate drinking in the area of meeting strangers and ing.” achieving moderate pregnancy. Except for my father’s elderberry wine (for croup) and I’d love to write more about the long-term implications my wife’s grandfather’s blackberry cordial (for digestive of the U of Victoria study, but all of Hank, Jr.’s rowdy (but problems), I’ve never imbibed. But I’ll admit that the pre- resigned to reality) friends are coming over tonight. They vailing medical wisdom of the past few years made me just have to swing by the convenience market advertising wonder if I was cheating myself. Who WOULDN’T like “Coldest yoga/Pilates mats in town.” an extra year or two on their lifespan, to listen to feuding — Danny welcomes email responses at scientists deliver completely opposite “settled science” [email protected] and visits to his Facebook fan page conclusions every other week? (“I can lick any scientist in “Tyree’s Tyrades”.

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BY LLOYD COMBS in two runs and was in the middle of all week and you can definitely see ‘The last two games we’ve hit ★ SPORTS WRITER four scoring rallies for the Wolfpack, improvement.” which scored two runs in both the first The Wolfpack (2-2) used stolen the ball pretty good. We GRUNDY — Ridgeview was and second innings and added 3-run ral- bases and six Grundy errors to pad its aggressive at the plate from the start lies in the fifth and sixth. lead. worked on our hitting all last Monday and it paid off. Sutherland added a triple and two Sophomore Jordan Hardin doubled The Wolfpack got at least two hits in singles and scored twice, while Seth and singled in four at-bats for Grundy. week and you can definitely every inning except the seventh in a 10- Bailey contributed a 2-run single to Dylan Wolford had a 2-run single in the see improvement’ 5 win over Grundy in non-conference plate the first two runs of the game. seventh, when the Golden Wave (0-5) baseball action at Enoch’s Branch Park. “We hit the ball pretty good today,” scored three runs. Nick Gentry and Hunter Sutherland Ridgeview coach Brad Counts said. “We played better than the last time Ridgeview head coach each had three hits to lead Ridgeview’s “The last two games we’ve hit the we played these guys,” said Grundy 14-hit attack. ball pretty good. Brad Counts Gentry had three singles and drove “We worked on our hitting all last PLEASE SEE SWEEPS, PAGE 10

Ridgeview’s Libby O’Quinn starts her swing in Friday’s nonconference game against Eastside.

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Ridgeview pitcher Nikole Counts starts her windup during play against Eastside, Friday in Coeburn.

Lady Spartans win pitchers’ duel with Ridgeview

BY ELIZA EVANS Haley Mullins reached on an error to start ★ SPORTS WRITER the inning. But the Wolfpack turned a 5-3-6 double play, catching Mullins rounding too far COEBURN — The Eastside Lady Spartans off second on a ground ball by Lacey Austin. scored a run in their first at-bat and the final The Lady Spartans left runners in scoring one in Friday’s 2-0 pitcher’s duel against the position in five innings. Ridgeview Wolfpack. “We just didn’t take advantage of some Eastside’s Grace McCowan pitched a com- opportunities,” Atwood said. “Nikole Counts plete-game shutout for Eastside, allowing five did a real good job pitching to us and threw hits and no walks while striking out five. well against us. We struggled with her. She did “She kept them off-balance, mixed that a good job.” change up in there and they struggled with Trailing 1-0, the Wolfpack had a chance to her,” said Eastside head coach Suzi Atwood. get on the board in the fifth, with runners on For Ridgeview, Nikole Counts also pitched first and second with no outs. a complete game, allowing two runs on five But Eastside pitcher Grace McCowan hits with no walks and five strikeouts. struck out the next two batters and got Bailey “I thought my young pitcher did real well Frazier to fly out to center to end the threat. today. My freshman threw pretty well for us “That was big for her and big for us. Thank today,” said Ridgeview head coach David goodness for that,” Atwood said. Vanover. Vanover said missing that opportunity real- The Lady Spartans got on the board in the ly hurt the Wolfpack. bottom of the first on an RBI-double by Jayme Salyers. The damage could have been worse. PLEASE SEE DUEL, PAGE 10

Wolfpack softball wins second Ridgeview straight with victory over Jenkins softball BY ELIZA EVANS run by Kayla Mullins. The Wolfpack added pitcher and they were starting to see the ball beats ★ SPORTS WRITER another run in the third on an RBI-triple by well. I knew if we didn’t get a couple runs, Kayla Mullins. it was going to be a different game. And sure ROSE RIDGE — The Ridgeview An RBI-single by Makayla Vaughn in the enough, those came in handy,” Vanover said. Wolfpack won their second game of the sea- fourth and an RBI-single by Kaillen Deel in The insurance runs came in the bottom of Letcher son by beating the Jenkins Lady Cavaliers, the fifth gave Ridgeview a 4-0 lead heading the sixth. Madison Shortt drove in two runs 7-4, Thursday. into the sixth. with a double and the Wolfpack scored their But Ridgeview head coach David Jenkins got the offense going in the final final run on an error to take a 7-2 lead into Central Vanover was anything but impressed. two innings. the final inning. “I think after Monday’s big win over “Things finally started falling towards The Lady Cavaliers refused to go quietly. WHITESBURG, Ky. — Youth Norton, we came out a little flat, a little the end of the game. But it was a little late at Kenzie Gibson hit an RBI-triple to right that and experience played key roles lethargic tonight,” Vanover said. that point,” Charles said. drove in Whitney Creech. Melissa Bartley in boosting the Ridgeview “I guess that’s on me that we were a little Rachel Spangler put Jenkins on the board followed with an groundout that drove in Wolfpack softball team to an flat today. I guess we just have to get back with a two-run, inside-the-park home run Gibson, cutting the lead to 7-4. interstate road win over the and practice a little harder and make sure that cut the deficit to 4-2 going into the bot- Two batters later, Taylor Johnson single Letcher County Central (Ky.) every day, we’re a little more focused than tom of the sixth. and Makayla Seals reached on an error to Lady Cougars Monday. we were today. That’s for sure.” The damage could have been worse. The put runners on first and second.But reliever Senior Alexis Mullins threw a The Wolfpack (2-0) had 16 hits in the win Lady Cavaliers had the bases loaded with Nikole Counts settled down and got Katie two-hit shutout freshmen Nikole over J.I. Burton. Thursday, they had 10 hits only one out. But the Wolfpack turned a Depriest to ground out for the game’s final Counts and Bailey Frazier came — four coming in their final at-bat. double play — pitcher to catcher to first out. up big at the plate to lead the The Lady Cavaliers (4-2) had a chance base — to end the threat. Counts took over for starter Alexis Wolfpack to a 13-0 victory. for a big inning in the top of the first. But “That double play in the sixth was pretty Mullins in the bottom of the sixth. Counts Counts finished with three left the bases loaded. huge for us, a big defensive play,” Vanover pitched two innings, allowing two runs on hits, including a two-run home “We started off slow offensively,” said said. three hits with one walk. run, three RBIs and scored three Jenkins head coach April Charles. “We left After the big defensive play, Vanover Alexis Mullins pitched five innings and runs for Ridgeview, while Frazier way too many runners on base in the begin- said he told his team to keep the offense was charged with two runs on four hits with had two hits, including a grand ning. Our hits weren’t falling. Ridgeview going. two walks and six strikeouts. slam homer and scored two runs. made some amazing defensive plays.” “I told them, ‘Girls, if we don’t get some Spangler pitched a complete game in the Wolfpack seniors Kayla Mullins Ridgeview scored its first run in the bot- insurance runs, they’re going to make a loss for Jenkins, giving up seven runs on 10 and Kasey Rife each finished with tom of the first on an inside-the-park home game of it.’ They were starting to time our hits with three walks and four strikeouts. two hits in the contest. PAGE 8 ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ THE DICKENSON STAR

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Send us results from your games and competitions. Email [email protected]. Fax to 276-679-5922. Please include phone number & contact information. Castlewood at Lee 5 p.m. Eastman Invitational UVa-Wise at Shepherd 10 a.m. W-L W-L West Liberty 0-10 6-24 SLATE Eastman Invitational Tournament MONDAY Glenville St. 6-2 7-17 HIGH SCHOOL Tournament (at Kingsport, Tenn.) BASEBALL W. Va. St. 5-3 10-8 VHSL Group 2A WEDNESDAY (at Kingsport, Tenn.) J.I. Burton vs. Sullivan North High School Concord 4-4 10-14 Clinch Mountain Conference BASEBALL Gate City vs. University (Tenn.) 5 (Tenn.) 4:30 p.m. Nonconference Charleston 3-5 7-15 Conf. Overall College p.m. J.I. Burton vs. Morristown West Castlewood at Patrick Henry UVa-Wise 1-7 11-12 W-L W-L Nonconference Gate City vs. Dobyns – Bennett (Tenn.) 9 p.m. 6:30 p.m. W. Va. Wes. 1-7 8-13 Lee 1-0 1-1 UVa-Wise at Winston-Salem (Tenn.) 6:30 p.m. Union vs. Hendersonville (Tenn.) Lee at Twin Springs 5 p.m. North Division John Battle 0-0 2-0 State 5 p.m. SOCCER 3 p.m. Marion at Gate City 7 p.m. Conf. Overall Central 0-0 2-0 High School High School Boys Union vs. Knox Halls (Tenn.) 4:30 SOFTBALL W-L W-L Gate City 0-0 1-0 Nonconference Nonconference p.m. High School Shepherd 7-1 13-5 Union 0-0 1-0 Central at Hixson (Tenn.) 3 p.m. Ridgeview at Lee 7:15 p.m. LACROSSE Cumberland Conference West Liberty 5-3 14-7 Ridgeview 0-0 3-2 Eastside at Abingdon 6 p.m. High School Girls College Eastside at Rye Cove 6 p.m. Notre Dame 5-3 11-11 Lebanon 0-1 2-1 SOFTBALL Nonconference Mountain East Conference Nonconference Wheeling Jesuit 5-3 6-14 VHSL Group 1A College Ridgeview at Lee 5:30 p.m. Charleston at UVa-Wise 6 p.m. Council at Castlewood 4:30 p.m. Fairmont St. 3-5 12-12 Cumberland Conference Mountain East Conference FRIDAY SATURDAY TUESDAY Urbana 3-5 7-15 Dist. Overall UVa-Wise at Charleston (2) 1 BASEBALL BASEBALL BASEBALL HIGH SCHOOL W-L W-L p.m. College High School High School VHSL Group 2A Eastside 0-0 1-1 High School Mountain East Conference Nonconference Clinch Mountain Conference Clinch Mountain Conference Rye Cove 0-0 1-1 Nonconference Shepherd at UVa-Wise (2) 1 p.m. Central at White County (Tenn.) John Battle at Lebanon 7 p.m. Conf. Overall J.I. Burton 0-0 1-2 Central at Richlands 5 p.m. High School 10 a.m. Cumberland Conference W-L W-L Twin Springs 0-0 0-1 Eastside at Ridgeview 5:30 p.m. Nonconference SOFTBALL Twin Springs at Rye Cove (2) 3 Lebanon 1-0 1-2 Castlewood 0-0 0-3 THURSDAY J. I. Burton at Union 6 p.m. College p.m. Union 0-0 2-0 #Does not include games BASEBALL Central at Boyd Buchanan Mountain East Conference Nonconference Gate City 0-0 1-0 played Tuesday High School (Tenn.) 5:15 p.m. Wheeling Jesuit at UVa-Wise (2) Castlewood at Richlands 5 p.m. Ridgeview 0-0 2-2 Nonconference SOFTBALL 1 p.m. Eastside at Honaker 6 p.m. Central 0-0 0-0 Central at Cleveland (Tenn.) 7 High School High School Ridgeveiw at J. I. Burton 6 p.m. RESULTS p.m. John Battle 0-0 0-2 Clinch Mountain Conference Nonconference SOFTBALL Lee 0-1 2-2 Gate City at J. I. Burton 6 p.m. John Battle at Ridgeview 7 p.m. Eastman Invitational College SOFTBALL VHSL Group 1A BASEBALL Nonconference Tournament Mountain East Conference Cumberland Conference High School High School Rye Cove at Patrick Henry 6:30 (at Kingsport, Tenn.) Concord at UVa-Wise (2) 2 p.m. Nonconference Dist. Overall Monday games p.m. J.I. Burton vs. Dobyns – Bennett Clinch Mountain Conference W-L W-L Ridgeview 10, Grundy 5 (Tenn.) 10 a.m. John Battle at Lebanon 6 p.m. Thomas Walker 0-0 2-2 Ridgeview 220 033 0 — 10 14 3 J. I. Burton vs. South Greene Union at Central 6:30 p.m. Rye Cove 0-0 0-0 Grundy 000 011 3 — 5 6 6 (Tenn.) 11:30 a.m. Nonconference Twin Springs 0-0 0-0 Hall, Sproles (5), Pelton (7), Sweeps Union vs. Hampton (Tenn.) 11:30 Lee at Castlewood 4:30 p.m. J.I. Burton 0-0 0-1 Bailey (7) and Wolford. Owens a.m. SOCCER Eastside 0-0 0-1 (4), Lawson (7) and McCoy. W — Union vs. Volunteer (Tenn.) 2:30 High School Boys Castlewood 0-0 0-2 Hall. L — Wolford. to get the win for FROM PAGE 7 p.m. Clinch Mountain Conference #SOFTBALL Ridgeview. Bailey came on TENNIS Central at Gate City 7:15 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL coach Scotty Bostic, whose to snuff out the Grundy College Men Nonconference Mountain East Conference High School club lost 15-1 to rally in the Mountain East Conference Ridgeview at Honaker 7:15 p.m. South Division Friday games Ridgeview two weeks ear- seventh, striking out the UVa-Wise at Fairmont State 2 Union at Richlands 7:15 p.m. Conf. Overall Eastside 2, Ridgeview 0 lier. “We walked fewer bat- final two batters of the p.m. High School Girls W-L W-L Ridgeview 000 000 0 — 0 5 5 ters than we have all year, game. SUNDAY Clinch Mountain Conference W. Va. Wes. 9-1 27-3 Eastside 100 001 x — 2 5 1 BASEBALL Central at Gate City 5:30 p.m. but we made six errors. “Evan did a really good Charleston 8-1 19-5 Counts and Shortt. McCowan College Nonconference UVa-Wise 6-4 16-15 and Austin. W — McCowan. L — Maybe if we can cut out job throwing strikes,” Mountain East Conference Ridgeview at Honaker 5:30 p.m. Concord 5-5 16-11 Counts. those it’s a different ball- Counts said. “We did what UVa-Wise at Fairmont State (2) 1 Union at Richlands 5:30 p.m. Glenville St. 4-6 7-20 game. we supposed to do, throw p.m. W. Va. St. 3-5 18-11 Thursday games “We scored a little bit strikes, make the plays SOFTBALL North Division Ridgeview 7, Jenkins (Ky.) 4 there at the end. It was a lit- when we needed to. They College STANDINGS Conf. Overall Jenkins 000 002 2 — 4 8 1 tle bit better effort for us. scored a few runs there at Mountain East Conference W-L W-L Ridgeview 101 113 x — 7 10 2 West Liberty at UVa-Wise (2) 12 #BASEBALL It’s still a work in progress, the end, but we were able Shepherd 7-0 13-6 Spangler and Bartley. A. noon COLLEGE but we’re heading in the to close it out. Wheeling Jesuit 4-2 16-10 Mullins, Counts (6) and Shortt. W TENNIS Mountain East Conference right direction I think.” “We’re getting better. Fairmont St. 4-4 9-13 — A. Mullins. L — Spangler. HR — College Men South Division Grundy started five Every game we look a little Notre Dame 3-7 9-18 Spangler (J) two-run in the sixth; Mountain East Conference Conf. Overall freshmen. Evan Hall bit better, every day we Urbana 0-5 1-12 K. Mullins (R) solo in the first. worked the first four look like we’re getting bet- innings and struck out six ter.” Duel

FROM PAGE 7 Ring hit a grounder to second, trying to advance “I thought we had a Moore. But Ridgeview sec- chance to make some noise ond baseman Bailey and then we didn’t,” Frazier bobbled the ball Vanover said. “I think that and then the throw got took the wind out of our away from first baseman sails a little bit.” Alexis Mullins, allowing Ridgeview had a runner Moore to score. in scoring position in one Ridgeview tried a last- other inning. Kaillen Deel inning rally. With one out, reached second base on an Madison Shortt singled. PLEASE VISIT THESE LOCATIONS FOR YOUR FREE COPY error in the fourth with one But Shortt would be strand- out. Deel moved to third on ed there as McCowan got Appalachian Auto Parts Jones & Counts Pharmacy a groundout. But Kenzie Fleming to fly out Brad's Auto Lester Surveying McCowan got Makayla to left and Kristen Fletcher Car Med One Main Street Pizzaria Vaughn to ground out to to ground out to end the end the inning. game. Dickenson Star New People's Bank Eastside got an insur- “Against a good defen- Fremont Body Shop Ratliff Jewelry ance run in the bottom of sive team like this, you’ve Hancock & Lambert Pharmacy Ritter Circle Metal Roofing the sixth. got to put the ball in play Haysi Funeral Home Studio 4:13 Emily Moore led off the hard,” Vanover said. “If inning with a double to you hit the ball at them like Johnson Chevrolet West End Pharmacy right field. Two batters we did today, they’re going later, pinch hitter Chloe to make the plays.” The PAGE 11 Dickenson Star WEDNESDAY ■ MARCH 30, 2016 with Dickenson County family, friends & neighbors

Book signing at Clintwood library: Former Clintwood resident Kelly Vanover will be at the Jonnie B. Deel Memorial Library, Clintwood, on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to sign copies of his first book, “My Faulty Mountain Cradle: Growing Up Rich on Pound River.” The memoir recounts Vanover’s life grow- Some members of Dickenson County Community Partner’s Coalition for Prevention are pictured at Ridgeview ing up in the 60s and High School. Nine high school students recently joined the group, which aims to prevent and reduce sub- 70s on his family’s stance abuse among youth. In the front, left to right: Carson Sykes, Evan Smith, Paulette Phillips and Kevin farm. The vignettes Mullins. In the back, left to right: Angel Mefford, Kennadi Mullins, Dylan Boyd, Jasmine Bowen, Becky that make up this Hackney, Nicole Viers, Emily Mullins, Allie Smith, Garrett Fleming, Lenoir Jones, Rhonda Bird, Kim Carroll. work include stories about Vanover and Coalition planning after-prom party his brother Keeron’s innocent, resourceful On May 7, the Dickenson costs. Organizers appreciate among youth, to establish and students joined the coalition. and sometimes dan- County Community Partner’s each business and individual strengthen opportunities for low- Youth input and ideas have gerous adventures Coalition for Prevention will who donates. If you would like income families and to promote proven valuable. around the farm and host the Fifth Annual After Prom to donate to the After Prom a healthy and safe community. Members hope the coalition on the river. He Party for Dickenson County jun- Party, please mail to DCCP, PO Members represent various will grow stronger each year ior and senior students. Box 309, Clintwood, VA24228. organizations and businesses in and allow the opportunity to takes readers from This event, which takes Dickenson County, including: implement more programs/pro- his early years to his place from 9 p.m.-3 a.m., will ABOUT THE COALITION board of supervisors, depart- jects to support efforts of sub- and his brother’s be free to all prom goers, and The Dickenson County ment of social services, behav- stance abuse prevention. participation as some fantastic prizes will be Community Partner’s Coalition ioral health services, peer/sup- If you would like more infor- Green Wave football given away. The coalition’s goal for Prevention is a group that port recovery groups, victim mation regarding the coalition players and track is to provide a safe and sober meets on a monthly basis to witness advocate, Family and its projects or are interested after-prom experience. address and discuss issues Preservation, Family Crisis in becoming a volunteer and/or runners. Call the The party relies on commu- regarding substance abuse pre- Support, Ridgeview High sponsor, please contact Selena library, 276/926- nity donations. At this time, sev- vention in our community. The School teachers and Virginia Culbertson at 276/926‐ 6617, for more infor- eral monetary donations have coalition’s mission is to prevent Cooperative Extension. 1680 or Nicole Viers mation. been received to assist with and reduce substance abuse Recently, nine Ridgeview High at 276/926‐1661. Dickenson County Historical Society meeting: Saturday, April 2, 1 p.m., at MECC announces Mountain Music School dates Clintwood Community Center, Mountain Empire Community College a group setting. A limited number of located on is currently accepting applications for the instruments are available to loan during the Clintwood’s Main 12th annual Mountain Music School, to be week. Street beside the held on campus July 25-29. Workshops, concerts and many other MECC’s Mountain Music School is a activities are planned. Ralph Stanley weeklong event dedicated to the preserva- Registration for Mountain Music Museum. Please tion and continuation of Appalachian School is $150 for the week, which note the location music and culture. includes lunch each day, and a t-shirt. change for the meet- Students from age 10 and up learn to Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. play an instrument of their choice, includ- Scholarships are also available for students ing. Guest speaker ing beginning and advanced options in 18 years and younger. will be Carolyn “old-time” fiddle, claw-hammer banjo, To register for the 12th Annual Cummins, a former autoharp, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, Mountain Music School, or to apply for a public health nurse shape note singing, and dog house bass. scholarship, please visit the Mountain Registration is $150 for the week, which In addition, a string-band class for inter- Music School website at www.mountain- for Dickenson includes lunch each day and a t-shirt. mediate/advanced musicians is offered for musicschool.org or call 276/523-2400 ext. County. Please plan students who want to expand their skills in 225. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to attend and bring your friends. For more information, please feel free to contact the Historical Society at 276/926- Learn eBay, Etsy Take precautions to 6355. basics at free Lake cleanup prevent tick bites volunteers needed: John W. Flannagan workshop BY DR. MELODY COUNTS • Use products that contain Dam seeks volun- CUMBERLAND PLATEAU permethrin on clothing. Treat teers to help with a A free workshop on your stale old inventory HEALTH DISTRICT DIRECTOR clothing and gear, such as boots, March 31 in Haysi will into cash on hand. pants, socks and tents with prod- lake cleanup on April detail how to use eBay and Workshop topics will As we approach the warmer ucts containing 0.5 percent per- 12, beginning at 9 methrin. It remains protective Etsy online market places include: how to set up your months, now is a good time to a.m. at Flannagan become educated about the dan- through several washings. Pre- to create extra income and eBay and Etsy accounts; Marina launch ramp. offer some advanced tips how to list items for sale; gers of tick bites and how to treated clothing is available and for those already taking sales strategies; and tips avoide them. may provide longer-lasting pro- Call the Flannagan advantage of online sales. and trick for success. The following information tection. office at 276/835- comes from the Centers for Other repellents registered by The event, set for 6-8 Register for the free 9544. p.m. at Haysi Town Hall, is workshop at www.peo- Disease Control and Prevention. the Environmental Protection hosted by People pleinc.eventbrite.com or While it is a good idea to take Agency may be found at Incorporated in partnership learn more by calling preventive measures against ticks https://www.epa.gov/insect- Veterans rep at with the town and People Incorporated at year-round, the CDC advises, be repellents/find-insect-repellent- VFW post: A extra vigilant in warmer months right-you. Dickenson County 276/619-2215. Virginia Department Chamber of Commerce. According to Cindy (April through September) when eBay and Etsy are pop- Green, People ticks are most active. FIND, REMOVE TICKS of Veterans Services ular online selling sites that Incorporated’s director of • Bathe or shower as soon as representative will possible after coming indoors most people have heard of, community economic AVOID DIRECT CONTACT be at the Clintwood • Avoid wooded and brushy (preferably within two hours) to but how do the items that development, “We really Veterans of Foreign make up our wish lists get try to bring diverse training areas with high grass and leaf lit- wash off and more easily find on there? workshops to our commu- ter. ticks that are crawling on you. War Post every first Could you be missing nities, and this is a work- • Walk in the center of trails. • Conduct a full-body tick and third Thursday check using a hand-held or full- out on a simple, low-over- shop that can help both from 9 a.m. until 3 head, high-profit resource? individuals and main-street REPEL length mirror to view all parts of p.m. Contact the With the growth of the cre- businesses to improve their • Use repellents that contain your body upon return from tick- ative economy and the market reach and income 20 to 30 percent DEET (N, N- infested areas. Parents should Virginia Department boom in peer-to-peer mar- potential. The more inno- diethyl-m-toluamide) on exposed check their children for ticks of Veterans Services skin and clothing for protection under the arms, in and around the kets, it is easier than ever vative ways we can add to office at 276/523- to get your handcrafted a locality’s tool box for that lasts up to several hours. ears, inside the belly button, goods in front of a larger economic development, Always follow product instruc- behind the knees, between the 1411 for more infor- audience, free up storage the more successful every- tions. Parents should apply this legs, around the waist, and espe- mation. by making money off of one in the community can product to their children, avoid- unwanted items, or turn become.” ing hands, eyes, and mouth. PLEASE SEE TICKS, PAGE 13 SEE COUNTY, PAGE 13 PAGE 12 ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ THE DICKENSON STAR MECC job expo, transfer fair is April 6 Mountain Empire States Health Alliance, Community College will Appalachian Regional hold its 2016 Job Expo Healthcare, Virginia State and College Transfer Fair Police, Wallens Ridge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. State Prison, USP Lee, Wednesday, April 6 in the Food City, Appalachian Goodloe Center, Phillips- Power, American Taylor Hall. Healthcare, and many More than 35 regional more. employers seeking quali- Transfer institutions fied job applicants will attending the event include participate. An estimated Milligan College, Lincoln 20 colleges and universi- Memorial University, ties representatives will Morehead State also be on hand to speak University, Emory & with students regarding Henry College, University college transfer opportuni- of Pikeville, Virginia Tech, ties. The event is free and ETSU, Alice Lloyd open to the public. College and many others. Attendees are encour- For more information aged to bring a resume and on MECC’s 2016 Job dress professionally. Expo and College Transfer Employers attending this Fair, contact Beth Boggs, year’s event include career and Transfer coun- Eastman Chemical selor, at 276/523-2400 ext. Company, Micronic 324 or visit Technologies, Mountain www.mecc.edu/jobexpo.

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Jerlene and Glenn Owens of Haysi celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 26, Pharmacy 2016 with their three children, Lisa, Matthew, and Kim, and their families.

Mother enjoys Easter lunch outing with family Pharmacists: Jon Sutherland & Patrick McCarty I hope everyone had a from all of us. loved one. Pharmacy Techs: Denise Wagner, Priscilla Prater, Donna Stacy wonderful and blessed Happy late birthday to Get well to all the sick. Courtney Nelson & Maranda Ramey Easter. Jordan Belcher Owens and Happy birthday and We visited with mom to her grandma also. Hope anniversary to all. Flu shots available! Sunday. Gail and Taylor NEWS you both had wonderful Send me news CONVENIENT DRIVE THRU brought her to Huddle days. at [email protected] House, so Dave and I met BRENDA DAVIS Happy belated birth- or call 276/865-0004. Easily transfer prescriptions, them there. She enjoyed days to Teddy and Darris Have a good week. even if on auto refill! her lunch and ate all of it. did forget your name. She Wallace, who celebrated 276-926-6890 Since Huddle House has was a very sweet lady. March 18. new management, she Speaking of Debbies, I Happy birthday to didn’t know any of the ran into Debbi Moore. I Brooklyn Rae Wallace, employees. She did have a hadn’t seen her in awhile. who will be 6 March 26. good time. She’s still the same person She is our beautiful OK, people, I did send that I worked with before. spunky and smart girl. in my article last week, It’s good to have seen you. Love her so much. but I don’t know what the Stop and see me if you are Happy belated birthday problem was that it didn’t my way. to Timmy Wallace on ---New and Used --- arrive. You all who had Happy Birthday to my March 29. something in there, son Terry, who will cele- Happy belated anniver- HAYSI • VIRGINIA • 276-865-7112 please let me know again brate April 7. This comes sary to Pam and Darnell and I will reprint it. with lots of love from all Wallace, who celebrated Sorry, Miss Dolly of your family. We wish 33 years together March Grand Opening on Mullins. Glad you looked you many more happy 19. for it and told me. birthdays. Happy anniversary to Friday April 1st. I talked to a lady at the Happy birthday to my Connie and Roy Stanley, pharmacy who was print- sister Gail Mullins, who who will celebrate their 14 New and used clothing for the entire ing a picture. She told me will celebrate April 4. We years together. family, infant to plus sizes. New clothing she is Debbie Counts’ wish you many more I send out my sympa- from Macy's Department stores at cousin. I’m so sorry, but I happy birthdays with love thy to all who have lost a 75% below their retail prices. Our prices are sale prices eveyday. Jeans starting at $5.00 a pair.

Capris MessageMessage fromfrom thethe scripturesscriptures $5.00 & $6.00 BY BRYAN WALLACE Another passage making a strong connection between grace and the New Testament is Eph 2:8: Blouses The word “grace” is perhaps the most hope “For by grace are ye saved through faith.” Keeping starting at inspiring of all Bible words. Certainly it is up there in mind Roman 1:16, where Paul declares “I am with “Jesus” and “love” and “forgiveness” to name not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of $3.00 a few. We tend to think of grace simply as God’s God unto salvation.” We must conclude that the unmerited favor. Put another way, God is granting gospel and grace have both been given credit for Dresses mankind His favor instead of condemning us, the salvation of mankind. Grace encompasses all starting at which is what we actually deserve, and we aspects of salvation. God by His unmerited favor $8.00 deserve it because of our sin. Grace can and does has granted us His Son to die for our sins. That mean this, but like so many other Bible subjects, same favor has given us the Bible that we might there’s more to grace than many are fully aware. know the mind of our creator and His will for us that God has given to mankind differing levels or we might be pleasing to Him through obedience to measures of grace. To all mankind, He has given His will. Still another passage illustrates the inter- Jesus and His death on the cross. This measure changeability of the words “New Testament” and of grace only makes salvation possible. No one “grace.” Titus 2:11-12: For the grace of God that will enter heaven solely because of Christ’s sacri- bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men teach- Skirts fice on the cross. Salvation is a measure of grace ing us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, $6.00 & reserved for those who learn and obey the gospel we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in $8.00 of Christ, those who have grown in the grace and this present world.” The New Testament teaches knowledge of Christ and having remained faithful us exactly these things, therefore “grace” and “the Mens till death have added to their character the seven gospel” or “New Testament” can be words which Christian graces of 2 Pet 1:5-7. refer to the same thing. The word “spirit” can be Jeans Grace has other facets to its meaning. added to these words, which refer to or mean $5.00 pair Consider Joh 1:17: “For the law was given by God’s word, Eph 6:17. Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” My purpose is not to completely change your Purses This passage points out a comparison between understanding of the word “grace,” but to empha- starting at the law of Moses and the law of Christ, which it size that its meaning is more comprehensive than calls “grace and truth.” The apostle Paul uses you might have suspected. With a more complete $5.00 grace the same way in Rom 6:14, where he says understanding of the word “grace,” we can better “for ye are not under the law but under grace.” understand why we can fall from grace, Gal 5:4, or Here, the word “grace” represents the whole of the even how grace can be given to us in vain, 2 Cor Now stocking Gingersnap Jewelry - should be arriving on Friday. New Testament. Another such use of the word 6:1.Let not the grace of God upon you be without Prices will be lower than regular retail. occurs in 2 Pet 3:18: “But grow in grace and in the success. I urge you to understand fully the grace knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” of God toward you that you may inherit eternal life. We will be opening the drive thru and selling soft serve ice cream, Grace here means the New Testament, and we Send comments or questions to the Clintwood sundies, milk shakes, blizzards, and hot fudge cake. are to grow or learn it and make application of its Church of Christ, POB 746, Clintwood, Va. 24228 teachings that we might know Jesus better. In this or email me at [email protected], Come in on Friday April 1st and receive a free soft serve ice cream cone. way, God’s unmerited favor toward us will also Check out our web page at clintwoodchur- grow as we conform ourselves to His will. chofchrist.com, SHOP DEALS ‘N’ STEALS AND SAVE BIG MONEY!!! THE DICKENSON STAR ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ PAGE 13

Church Bulletin notices attach to a person later, so must be in The Celebrate Ticks carefully examine pets, Dickenson Star news coats, and day packs. office by 5 p.m. • Tumble clothes in a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 dryer on high heat for an Thursday for publication National Arbor hour to kill remaining ticks. BULLETIN the next Wednesday. cially in their hair. (Some research suggests that Notices may be called • Examine gear and pets. shorter drying times may in to 926-8816, faxed to 926-8827 or e-mailed to Day, plant trees Ticks can ride into the home also be effective, particularly [email protected]. Church Bulletin is reserved for on clothing and pets, then if the clothing is not wet.) announcement of special events and services. To National Arbor Day is Friday, April announce regular services and hours, please contact 29,this year, and the Arbor Day Foundation our paid advertising department. The public is cordial- is making it easy for anyone to celebrate County ly invited to attend the following events sponsored by the annual tree-planting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive 10 free CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 area churches. Baby - A Pictorial shade trees. History of Dickenson By joining the Foundation in April, new Dickenson County APRIL 3 County, Virginia is avail- members receive the following trees: red Historical Society able for $80. For more oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcy- books for sale: The information, please con- Dwale Community Church: Darrell Milgrim will preach press, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river Heritage of Dickenson tact the Historical at the 11 a.m. service. Pastor: Donald Smith Jr. birch, tuliptree, silver maple, and red County, Virginia 1880- Society at 276/926- maple. 1993 is available for Rachel Chapel: Robert Phipps will preach at the 11 The free trees are part of the 6355. Please leave a $65. Meet Virginiaʼs a.m. service. Pastor: Willie Stanley. Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. message. The trees will be shipped postpaid with Ramey Flats Church: Teddy Bryant will preach and enclosed planting instructions at the right PUBLIC NOTICE the Ramey Flats Singers will sing at the 11 a.m. serv- time for planting in April or May. The six- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or ice. Pastor: Jack Taylor. they will be replaced free of charge. The Dickenson County Planning To become a member of the Foundation Commission will meet on OTHER and receive the free trees, send a $10 con- Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:00 tribution to Ten Free Shade Trees, Arbor P.M., Shepherd’s Closet at Mountain View Freedom of Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, at the Dickenson County Worship: The free clothing closet will be open every Nebraska City, Neb. 68410, by April 30, or Education and Research Center. second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. visit arborday.org/april. Authorized by: Teresa Lyall

Contact us at The Dickenson Star: 276-926-8816 or email: [email protected] to update your church ad or obtain information about listing your church information on this devotional page. PASTOR’S CORNER Does God allow sickness for a reason? BY CLIFTON D. CAUTHORNE JR. the brevity of our lives. God uses seasons of sickness closer to him. Hymn writer Isaac Watts notes, CALVARY BAPTIST OF CLINTWOOD to teach us that lesson. He shows us how frail our bodies and lives really are. Lord, what a feeble piece Is there a purpose to sickness? Two thoughts. First, illness reminds us of our dying Is this our mortal frame! Last week I suffered with one of those infamous bodies. We must get ready for our inevitable departure Our life how poor a trifle ‘tis, stomach viruses. Without going into any details, I felt by placing our faith in the crucified, resurrected That scarce deserves the name! bad. At one point, I was dizzy and thought that I would Christ. For Christians, “To be absent from the body pass out. Why would God put anyone, especially one [is] to be present with the Lord.” (Second Corinthians Our moments fly apace, of his children, through such discomfort? 5:8) Nor will our minutes stay; Certainly, there are those who assert that my lack of Second, sickness urges us to use what healthy days Just like a flood, our hasty days faith brought it on. When everyone else in my house we have left to do those things which please God. Are sweeping us away. was getting sick, they say I should have, in the name Saint James teaches this in James 4:14 when he asks, of Jesus, rebuked the demon of sickness and believed “What is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth Well, if our days must fly, that God would spare me. for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” We’ll keep their end in sight; I know that God can protect and heal me. I did pray. The devil leads us towards bitterness during times We’ll spend them all in wisdom’s way, Yet, I still got sick. What’s up with that? Does God of suffering. A sovereign God demands our praise for And let them seed their flight. have a purpose even in sickness? I believe he does. sending us through exactly what we need to draw us Psalm 90 was penned by the Patriarch Moses. Noting the brevity of life, Moses declares in verse 10, “The WEEKLY WORDS OF INSPIRATION days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their WITH ALL YOUR HEART: Read Luke 5:1-11 strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon The Lord declares, “You will seek me and find me cut off, and we fly away.” Moses states that the average person when you seek me with all your heart.” lives 70 years, and that if you happen to – Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) live 80 years or more, it is usually with much struggle and pain. Life “is soon cut off, and we fly away.” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Am I living whole-heartedly for Christ? In verse 12, Moses therefore prays, “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Prayer: Guide of humanity, help us to boldly follow you. Amen. We receive wisdom when we realize

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Check your ad the first day it MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE runs. Any error should be reported immediately to The WORK-At-Home and Fed- [email protected]. conveyed by Special War- ject to post sale confirmation with the Virginia Division of orders for Well Number Highland Drive, Lebanon, Dickenson Star Classified eral/ Postal Job Scams. EOE. 3-30-4t s4-20 ranty Deed upon payment of that the borrower did not file Gas and Oil Board. The well VC–703356 Docket VGOB Virginia 24266, (276) Department at (276) 926- Public Service Message. the balance of bid. Payment for protection under the U.S. site is situated approximate- 98–0915–0683–02 County 415–9650 or the Applicant at 8816. The Star is only Looking for a Federal or of both bid deposit and bal- Bankruptcy Code prior to the ly 1,240 feet Northeast of the of Dickenson Quad Caney the address shown above. responsible for one incorrect Postal job? What looks like 7 7!.4%$ ance must be made by cash, sale, as well as to post-sale Intersection of Virginia Ridge District Kenady filed 3-16-4t s4-6 insertion and then only for the ticket to a secure job cashier's check, certified confirmation of the status of Routes 645 and 652 and with the Virginia Division of ---- the portion of the ad that is might be a scam. For infor- check, or postal money order the loan with the loan ser- approximately 1,500 feet Gas and Oil Board. The well PUBLIC NOTICE incorrect. mation, call the Federal TO BUY payable to the undersigned vicer including, but not limit- Southeast of Flat Top in site is situated approximate- APPLICATION FOR Trade Commission, toll free as Trustee for the United ed to, determination of Dickenson County, Virginia. ly 1,600 feet Northeast of the PERMIT REVISION TO 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit MOTORCYCLES States of America. whether the borrower en- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Intersection of Virginia CSMO PERMIT #1102098 ★FS FOR SALE www.ftc.gov. A message WANTED If additional information is tered into any repayment that EnerVest Operating, Routes 645 and 652 and NPDES PERMIT NO. agreement, reinstated or from The Dickenson Star Before 1980. Running or not. desired, contact Tina Brooks, LLC, 408 West Main Street, approximately 2,700 feet 0082098 and the FTC. 7-9-tfn New Peoples Bank, P.O. Box paid off the loan prior to the Abingdon, Virginia 24210, is Northeast of Flat Top in UNDER CHAPTER 19 HOUSES --- Japanese, British, European, sale. In any such event, the American $Cash$ paid. Free 2500, Lebanon, VA 24266, requesting that the Virginia Dickenson County, Virginia. TITLE 45.1 11.2 ACRES WITH DOU- IN HOME CARE, INC. is now phone 276/889-5100. sale shall be null and void, Gas and Oil Board (here- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN CODE OF VIRGINIA accepting applications for appraisals! CALL 315-569- and the Purchaser’s sole BLEWIDE and detached 8094 Email pictures or LINDA G. TILLER inafter “Board”) issue an that EnerVest Operating, PUBLICATION NO. Certified Nursing Assistants SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE remedy, in law or equity, garage in Dungannon, Va., description to: order disbursement of the LLC, 408 West Main Street, 16HGC03 (CNA) to work in the Haysi P. 0. BOX466 shall be the return of his Abingdon, Virginia 24210, is 602-565-4679. 3-16-4t s4-6 [email protected] principal and accrued inter- Paramont Coal Company area approximately 12 hours LEBANON, VA 24266 deposit without interest. est, less escrow account requesting that the Virginia Virginia, LLC, 5703 Crutch- --- 3-30-2t s4-6 REDUCED. Motivated seller. per week. Position is day TELEPHONE: Additional terms may be fees, held in escrow, along Gas and Oil Board (here- field Dr, Norton, Virginia 4400 sq. ft house in shift. Duties include assist- (276) 889-1825 announced at the time of with all future royalties attrib- inafter “Board”) issue an 24273 is applying to the Clintwood, VA, 2 levels of living patients with ADL’s and 3-30-2t s4-6 sale. Pursuant to the Federal utable to the drilling unit, to order disbursement of the Virginia Division of Mined ing space. attached car IADL’s. For more informa- ★N NOTICE --- Fair Debt Collection Prac- each gas claimant identified principal and accrued inter- Land Reclamation (VDMLR) garage and a two car tion please call (276)328- TRUSTEE SALE tices Act, we advise you that in the pooling order pursuant est, less escrow account for a Revision of Permit No. 9340. EOE. 3-30-3t s4-13 807 Viers Chapel Road this firm is a debt collector to Virginia Code § 45.1-361.2 fees, held in escrow, along 1102098 and NPDES Number detached. Eight acres, LEGAL NOTICE garage/shop. $265000.00 --- Clinchco, VA 24226 attempting to collect the in regard to the above–refer- with all future royalties attrib- 0082098 in order to add Call after 5 p.m. 276-337- COMMISSARY MANAGER NOTICE OF aka Route 1 Box 478 indebtedness referred to enced well number and dock- utable to the drilling unit, to approximately 151.68 acres 9540 or 276-926-8376. 2-10- NEEDED at SWVRJA Oasis FORECLOSURE SALE Clinchco, VA 24226 herein and any information et number. each gas claimant identified and four NPDES points, 8t s3-30 Management is an industry TRUSTEE'S SALE OF PROP- aka 807 Dyers Chapel Road we obtain will be used for NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN in the pooling order pursuant (006, 007, 008 & 009) to leading company in the field ERTY LOCATED on Brushy Clinchco, VA 24226 that purpose. that this cause has been sub- to Virginia Code § 45.1-361.2 the existing coal surface min- of commissary and inmate SAMUEL I. WHITE, P.C., MOBILE HOME LOTS Ridge in Dickenson County, Dickenson County mitted to the Department of in regard to the above–refer- ing and reclamation opera- services. We currently serv- Virginia, and more particular- In execution of a Deed of Substitute Trustee Mines, Minerals & Energy enced well number and dock- tions at the following loca- GARAGE SALE Friday, April ice the Southwest VA ly described as follows: Trust in the original principal This is a communication Division of Gas and Oil Board et number. tion: 1st at home of Meldon and Regional Jail Authorities All that certain tract or par- amount of $47,940.00, da- from a debt collector. for release of funds held in NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN The additional mining area Trish Brockhoff, Fleming- Haysi VA location. We pro- cel of land, with all the appur- ted August 21, 1998 record- FOR INFORMATION escrow or suspense be- that this cause has been sub- is located in Dickenson town, Clintwood. Starts at 10 vide onsite commissary serv- tenances thereto belonging, ed in the Clerk's Office of the CONTACT: cause of conflicting claims to mitted to the Department of Counties approximately 4 a.m. Lots of new stuff. Large ices and act as the liason situate, lying and being on Circuit Court of the Dick- SAMUEL I. WHITE coalbed methane gas. Mines, Minerals & Energy miles northeast of Trammel lot for rent on Georges Fork between the facility and the Brushy Ridge in Dickenson enson County, Virginia, in P.C. (39273) All interested persons may Division of Gas and Oil Board on Fryingpan Creek. The with water and sewer. 276- distribution center in Salem, County, Virginia, and being Book No. 338, at Page 190, 5040 Corporate Woods contact the Virginia Gas and for release of funds held in existing and proposed permit 926-6343. 3-30-1t s3-30 VA. The Commissary Man- more particularly bounded default having occurred in Drive, Suite 120 Oil Board, State Gas and Oil escrow or suspense because area is at coordinates ager would ensure swift and described as follows: the payment of the Note Virginia Beach, Virginia Inspector, Department of of conflicting claims to Northing 3,562,000 and delivery of the commissary BEGINNING at a stake; thereby secured and at the 23462 Mines, Minerals and Energy, coalbed methane gas. easting 10,396,000 on the FR FOR RENT packages to each pod thence S 21° 04' E 329.87 request of the holder of said 757-457-1460 - Call Between Division of Gas and Oil, 135 All interested persons may Duty 7.5' USGS Quadrangle. ★ according to the schedule of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. feet to a tack in birch; Note, the undersigned Sub- Highland Drive, Lebanon, contact the Virginia Gas and The permit area being added the facility. They would also thence S 65° 18' W 254.46 stitute Trustee will offer for or visit our website at Virginia 24266, (276) Oil Board, State Gas and Oil is at the headwaters of Right HOUSES/MOBILE HOMES be responsible for running feet to a stake in highway sale at public auction at the www.siwpc.net 415–9650 or the Applicant at Inspector, Department of Fork and Cabin Branch in NEW CAMP- Two bedroom, the Hot Food Cart and help- right of way 10' above drain front door of the Dickenson 3-23-2t s3-30 the address shown above. Mines, Minerals and Energy, one bath house, eat in ing to build revenues for our pipe; thence N 07° 10' E County Courthouse, Main 3-16-4t s4-6 Division of Gas and Oil, 135 Continued on Page 15 kitchen, heat pump, handi- company. This is an excel- 106.51 feet to a stake in high- Street, Clintwood, on April --- cap accessible, HUD AP- lent opportunity with many way right of way; thence N 21, 2016 at 9:00 AM the ★N NOTICE NOTICE OF PROVED. No smoking. benefits which are included 10° 08' W 59.95 feet to property described in said APPLICATION FOR Nursing Opportunities Security deposit required. below: stake in highway right of deed, located at the above DISBURSEMENT OF Excellent starting pay of address and briefly PUBLIC NOTICE ROYALTIES TO THE $450/ rent. 276-835-1112. 3- way; thence N 45° 14' W Heritage Hall - Clintwood is currently recruiting 30-16-tfn 10.50 per hour (plus annual 110.84 feet to a stake in high- described as: DEPARTMENT OF MINES, performance raises) BEGINNING at an iron pin NOTICE OF MINERALS & ENERGY Full Time & Part Time RN’s, LPN’s & CNA’s for --- way right of way; thence N APPLICATION FOR THREE BEDROOM, ONE 3 day weekend every ot- 41° 53' E 122.96 feet to a on the western side of State DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL all shifts. The Nurses are responsible for taking her week Route 652; thence with said DISBURSEMENT OF Docket Number BATH HOUSE on Caney tack in power pole; thence N ROYALTIES TO THE care of the residents in our 100 bed facility. Ridge. All applieances, heat 6 paid holidays 53° 09' E 133.05 feet to the right-of-way S 54° 27' 09" W, VGOB 98–0915–0683–02 flexible schedule 199.28 feet to an iron pin, DEPARTMENT OF MINES, Well Number VC–703356 pump. HUD APPROVED. NO BEGINNING, containing MINERALS & ENERGY Qualifications: PETS. $500/month, $500/ Christmas Bonus Pro- 1.50 acres, more or less, and thence S 44° 02' 22" W, To: All persons, their known gram 64.75 feet to an iron pin; DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL and unknown heirs, execu- • Current Virginia State RN/LPN license deposit. 276-835-9297. 3-30- being the same land con- Docket Number 3t s4-13 Wonderful Profit Sharing veyed to Homer M. Williams thence S 15° 42' 41" W, tors, administrators, devis- required. Program 194.12 feet to an iron pin; VGOB 09–1215–2648–02 ees, assigns and successors, --- and Anita Williams by Eliza Well Number VC–536244 • LTC experience preferred THREE BEDROOM, TWO Opportunity for Advance- Gay Lee Deel Smith by deed thence S 41° 37' 44" W, owning an interest in the ment 100.21 feet to an iron pin; To: All persons, their known gas, oil, coal or minerals as Please stop by the facility to complete an BATH DOUBLE WIDE in dated December 14, 2005, of and unknown heirs, execu- Happy Valley. 276-926- Paid Vacation after 2 record in Deed Book 423, thence leaving said right-of- identified in the pooling application. years of service way N 48° 31' 49" W, 316.55 tors, administrators, devis- 8888. 3-23-2t s3-30 page 49, Deed Instrument ees, assigns and successors, --- Drug free workplace No. 060000314, of the feet to an iron pin; thence N Heritage Hall Clintwood If interested please send 28° 11' 42" E, 92.01 feet to owning an interest in the CANEY RIDGE NORA: Three bedroom, two Clerk's Office of the Circuit gas, oil, coal or minerals as 1225 Clintwood Main full baths brick house, all a resume to Court of Dickenson County, an iron pin; thence S 81° 15' MINI-STORAGE [email protected] 03" E. 73.32 feet to an iron identified in the pooling Clintwood, VA 24228 appliances, backup genera- Virginia. orders for Well Number Mike Yates tor that will supply entire 3-23-4t s4-13 In execution of Deed of pin; thence N 72° 04' 18" E 276-926-9128 – Fax --- 470.90 feet to an iron pin VC–536244 Docket VGOB 276-926-2697 house. PSA water and a well Trust from Homer Michael 09–1215–2648–02 County of Or you may apply on line at are available. NO PETS. Two RECEPTIONIST AND LPN Williams and Anita Williams, and the BEGINNING, contain- 276-218-0092 NEEDED FOR MEDICAL ing 1.848 acres, more or less, Dickenson Quad Caney www.heritage-hall.org references. $500/month, dated June 9, 2008, record- Ridge District Kenady filed NOW LEASING $500/deposit. Call after 6 CLINIC. Experience pre- ed in Deed Book 454, at with improvements thereon. p.m. before 9 p.m. 276-835- ferred. Good pay. Full time. Page 055; the undersigned Subject to any and all Heritage Hall Clintwood is an 8723. 10-7-15-tfn Send resume to P.O. Box Trustee will offer for sale at covenants, conditions, EOE/ADA/Affirmative Action Employer. --- 1929, Clintwood, VA 24228. public auction at the restrictions, easements, and THREE BEDROOM, TWO 3-16-3t s3-30 Courthouse door in Clint- all other matters of record BATH TRAILER in Happy --- wood, Dickenson County, taking priority over the Deed Valley. 276-926-8888. 3-23- IN HOME CARE, INC. is now Virginia, on the 15th day of of Trust, if any, affecting the 2t s3-30 accepting LPN applications! April, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., the aforesaid property. LPN job openings to work above described property. TERMS OF SALE: CASH: OFFICE/STORAGE Private Duty in the Keen Reference is made to said A deposit of $20,000.00 or SPACE Mountain area of Buchanan Deed of Trust for a more par- 10% of the sales price, County, VA. Position is full- ticular description of said whichever is lower, cash or The Dickenson County School System is accepting applications time. Requires a current/ OFFICE AND STORAGE property. certified check will be House For Sale 79,000. Several thousand below for the following possible vacancies for the 2016-2017 school year: SPACE with loading ramp valid Virginia nursing license TERMS: Cash, minimum of required at the time of sale, appraisal. Almost 1/2 acre land. 3 BR 1 1/2 bath. near courthouse. Call Larry and at least six months of 10% bid amount will be but no more than Many new modern renovations including metal roof, TEACHING POSITION(S) Possible Secondary Mathematics at 276-393-4142. 7-24-13-tfn nursing experience. If required to be paid at the $10,000.00 of cash will be insulated windows and much more. Large 2 room and Middle Mathematics Teacher interested please call Jessica accepted, with settlement outbuilding and large deck. Small garage and half time and place of sale, bal- unfinished basement. Heat pump and gas log Possible Spanish Teacher RECYCLE at (276) 328-9340 ext. 29 or ance within 30 days or upon within fifteen (15) days from fireplace. Located in Brush Creek, Clintwood just out email resume to delivery of deed. Title will be the date of sale. Sale is sub- of corp. limits. Call 423-215-0696. Possible Special Education Teacher

• Must hold or be eligible for Virginia Teaching Licensure with the Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. appropriate endorsement area(s). Serving Lee, Scott, Wise Counties and the City of Norton • Demonstrate the aptitude and competence necessary for AUTOAUTO WORLDWORLD assigned responsibilities. • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, computer skills, Will be offering a 40-hour Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram and the ability to make independent decisions in accordance Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram with established policies and procedures. Personal Care Aide Class (PCA) • Leadership qualities and personal and professional is looking for characteristics required to work effectively with students, the week of is looking for teachers, support staff, and parents. April 11 – 15, 2016 • Other qualifications that the school board may find appropriate. SALESMOTIVATED CONSULTANTS. • Teaching applicants need to provide a copy of their teaching at the MEOC office license, college transcripts, VCLA, Praxis II, and RVE (if located in Big Stone Gap SALESWeekly CONSULTANTSSalary (not a draw) . applicable) Scores Plus Commission APPLICATION DEADLINE April 6, 2016 (Wednesday) This class is offered FREE OF CHARGE Experience preferred, not required. at 3:00 p.m. to anyone interested in applying from or (Open Until Filled) Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties and the City of Norton Medical and Retirement Medical and retirement benefits available If an application is on file with Dickenson County Schools, please (or within reasonable driving distances of these areas). Benefits Available contact the board office to activate your application for consideration for this position. MEOC will assist with job placement upon successful completion. ______SubmitApply in resumes person at to RECRUITMENT, SELECTION The school board reserves the AND APPOINTMENT right to consider those who respond, and other potential For more information concerning the class Auto World candidates. contact Linda Begley at (276) 523-4202 or 1-(800) 252-6362 721 E. 5th St. N APPLICATION PROCESS ______Qualified persons may apply by picking up applications at the School Board Office, or by accessing Dickenson County Schools at Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 www.dickenson.k12.va.us. Go to the Vacancies link and look for MEOC is an equal opportunity employer. Application for Employment. MEOC gives preference to older workers. ATTN: Sales Manager Deadline for registration is Mr. Mark Mullins, Director of Personnel Dickenson County Schools April 7, 2016 P.O. 1127 Clintwood, VA 24228 Successful completion of this class does not qualify Phone (276) 926-4643 SALES an individual for state board certification. DICKENSON COUNTY SCHOOLS – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

brand new printing plates. contact bill endean still wrapped. 36x24. [email protected] the coalfield progress. 276/679-1101, ext. 265 THE DICKENSON STAR ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. 2016 ■ PAGE 15 Governor’s school applications accepted

Applications for the Southwest Virginia Community College Governor’s School for Science and Technology will be available at local high schools beginning April 4. The school will be held in the Ralph B. Davis building at Southwest Virginia Community College. Classes Group plans trip to Red Fox Trail will start on Monday, July 11 and end on Friday, July 29. BY KERRY PHIPPS ture on a can- work. picture were Diana Smith and ★ Rising seniors and juniors MPP REPORTER vas, and one Dennis brought us her two boys, who had to leave from all high schools within the brought a an updated phone early. Sorry, Diana, that you SWCC service area are invited Mountain People & Places round biscuit tree. Better give his missed the picture taking. to apply. Applications will be had its first meeting of the new cutter that was PEOPLE & PLACES wife, Diana, credit for Maybe we can get you all in next available at high schools in the year on March 1 at the Johnnie made a long that. Thanks, Diana, time. SWCC service region. B. Deel Memorial Library, time ago. We still have two members Coordinated efforts on for doing that for us. behalf of SWCC and Clintwood, at 1 p.m., with a big Someone brought in an old but- out sick, Mary Hylton and John Dennis also had a book of his- Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell crowd in attendance. ter mold. torical signs that were put up Walters. Hope you two get well and Tazewell county school Charlie started us off with a Charlie brought in items that years ago. soon so you can join us again at systems and the Virginia prayer. Thanks, as always, looked like rocks, which he Those present at the meeting our next meeting. We miss you Department of Education make Charlie, for beginning our meet- found in a lake near Knoxville, were: Kerry and Pun Yon both. it possible to provide the school ing with a prayer. Tennessee. If you want to know Phipps, Patsi Crowen, Betty Our next meeting will be on at no cost to students. Twenty- Several people brought more about these, then you’re April 5 at the Clintwood library four participants will be select- Belcher, Scharlene and Buddy ed from applications received show-and-tell items. going to have to get Charlie to at 1 p.m. We will watch a video Greene, Charlie and Izetta and evaluated by each school Kerry brought a piece of slate explain them to you. He gave us Fleming, Lowell, Kay Perry and about the Red Fox Trail in system. Factors to be taken into roofing from the first roof put on all one to take home. Mekayla Cook, Dennis Reedy, Kentucky. Then we will carpool consideration include teacher the county courthouse in 1915. Thanks, Charlie, for sharing Victor (Sonny) Shortt, John and to the trail after our meeting, and recommendations, types of Diana Smith brought a video with us. Kay Dotson, Peggy Mariner, anyone who wants to go along is courses taken, class grades, of pictures of all the meetings in Kenny brought cloth maps of Burns and Patricia McFall, welcome. achievement test scores, extra- 2015. We all enjoyed watching the Pine Mountain Trail. Come on out and enjoy fel- curricular activities, and an Mavis K. Sowards, Dee Roberts, essay in which students explain it. Izetta had stitched a quilt of a lowship with family and friends. Kenny Mullins, Lorin Phipps their interest in science and One person had painted a pic- log cabin. Izetta, you do great and Ella Faye Puckett. Not in the Everyone, have a great week. technology. A capstone project and field trips are also included in the experience. Six semester hours of college credit will be award- ed as part of the experience. The college credits have in the College to host ‘Balancing Life’ seminar past transferred as electives to most colleges and universities The Southwest Virginia Community College Community Development, will illustrate how five assessment. on an individual basis. Small Business Development Center and generations can work effectively in the work- Becky Nave, development specialist - partner- However, students are urged to Procurement Technical Assistance Center will place. ship marketing, Virginia Tourism Corporation, consult with their prospective sponsor a seminar entitled “Embracing Today’s Regina Sayers, executive director of the will share regional opportunities which individu- colleges and universities for Workplace: Balancing Life” next month. Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, will als can experience in the great outdoors of south- questions on this matter. The seminar will be presented in celebration enlighten participants on Intergenerational Care. west Virginia. More information can be of Office Professionals Day on Wednesday, April Kristy Israel, office specialist at SWCC, will A registration fee of $30 covers a catered obtained from your local high school principal or gifted coor- 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Russell County demonstrate Pinterest 101. lunch, light refreshments and materials. dinator or you can contact Conference Center. Lyn Tatum, workforce specialist from SWCC, To register, go to http://bit.ly/1Qyi2RJ, or for Margaret Dye or Mandy The seminar will feature a variety of speakers. and Ashley Hartless, with King University, will additional information, contact Lyn Tatum at Barrett, co-directors, at Doug Jackson, Department of Housing and involve participants in a fun-filled behavior 276/964-7581 or via e-mail [email protected]. 276/964-7277.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE AD NETWORK AD NETWORK AD NETWORK interest, less escrow of Mines, Minerals & Energy Virginia 24266, (276) MINERALS & ENERGY CATTLE/LIVESTOCK FOR Required. Call 1-888-713- www.NorwoodSawmills.co From Page 14 account fees, held in Division of Gas and Oil Board 415–9650 or the Applicant DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL SALE 6020. m 1-800-578-1363 Ext. escrow, along with all future for release of funds held in at the address shown Docket Number 300N Dickenson County. royalties attributable to the escrow or suspense above. VGOB 01–0220–0869–03 Bull and Commercial Bred HELP WANTED - DRIVERS A copy of the application drilling unit, to each gas because of conflicting 3-30-4t s4-20 Well Number VC–504647 Heifer sale. Angus, Polled SERVICES materials will be available claimant identified in the claims to coalbed methane ---- To: All persons, their known Herefords, Balancers, CDL TRAINING FOR for inspection and public pooling order pursuant to gas. NOTICE OF and unknown heirs, execu- Gelbviehs. Saturday, April 9, LOCAL/OTR DRIVERS! DIVORCE - Uncontested, comment at the Circuit Virginia Code § 45.1-361.2 in All interested persons APPLICATION FOR tors, administrators, devis- 2016 at noon. Knoll Crest $40,000-$50,000 1ST Year! $450 + $88 court cost. No Court Clerk's Office at the regard to the above–refer- may contact the Virginia Gas DISBURSEMENT OF ees, assigns and succes- Farm, Red House, VA 434- 4-wks or 10 Weekends for court appearance. Dickenson County enced well number and and Oil Board, State Gas and ROYALTIES TO THE sors, owning an interest in 376-3567. www.knollcrest- CDL. Veterans in Demand! Estimated completion time Courthouse, Clintwood, docket number. Oil Inspector, Department of DEPARTMENT OF MINES, the gas, oil, coal or minerals farm.com Richmond/Fredericksburg twenty-one days. Telephone Virginia. A copy of the draft NOTICE IS FURTHER Mines, Minerals and Energy, MINERALS & ENERGY as identified in the pooling 800-243-1600; Lynchburg inquiries welcome - no obli- NPDES permit and fact GIVEN that this cause has Division of Gas and Oil, 135 DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL orders for Well Number EDUCATION Roanoke 800-614-6500; gation. Hilton Oliver, sheet are available for pub- been submitted to the Highland Drive, Lebanon, Docket Number VC–504647 Docket VGOB LFCC/Winchester 800-454- Attorney. 757-490-0126. Se lic inspection and comment Department of Mines, Virginia 24266, VGOB 04–1019–1352–02 01–0220–0869–03 County MEDICAL BILLING 1400 Habla Español. at VDMLR's Big Stone Gap Minerals & Energy Division (276)415–9650 or the Well Number VC–535618 of Dickenson Quad Haysi TRAINEES NEEDED! Train to office. of Gas and Oil Board for Applicant at the address To: All persons, their District Ervinton filed with become a Medical Office MISCELLANEOUS STEEL BUILDINGS Any person whose inter- release of funds held in shown above. known and unknown heirs, the Virginia Division of Gas Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE ests are or may be adverse- escrow or suspense 3-16-4t s4-6 executors, administrators, and Oil Board. The well site NEEDED! Training & Job AVIATION Grads work with STEEL BUILDINGS MUST ly affected by the proposed because of conflicting --- devis-ees, assigns and suc- is situated approximately Placement available at CTI! JetBlue, Boeing, NASA and GO Perfect for Homes & operation, or any officer or claims to coalbed methane NOTICE OF cessors, owning an interest 5,350 feet Southwest of the HS Diploma/GED & others-start here with hands Garages, Lowest Prices head of any Federal, State, gas. APPLICATION FOR in the gas, oil, coal or min- Intersection of Virginia Computer needed. 1-888- on training for FAA certifica- MAKE OFFER and LOW or Local Government All interested persons may DISBURSEMENT OF erals as identified in the Routes 671 and 712 and 424-9419 tion. Financial aid if quali- monthly payments on agency or authority may contact the Virginia Gas and ROYALTIES TO THE pooling orders for Well approximately 5,400 feet fied. Call Aviation Institute remaining cancelled orders within 30 days of March 30, Oil Board, State Gas and Oil DEPARTMENT OF MINES, Number VC–535618 Docket Southeast of Counts Church HELP WANTED / SALES of Maintenance 877-204- 40x60, 30x36, 25x30, 2016, submit written com- Inspector, Department of MINERALS & ENERGY VGOB 04–1019–1352–02 in Dickenson County, Vir- 4130. 20x22 CALL NOW 757-301- ments or objections, con- Mines, Minerals and Energy, DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL County of Dickenson Quad ginia. Earn $500 A DAY: Insurance 8885 Nicole cerning the proposed opera- Division of Gas and Oil, 135 Docket Number Haysi District Ervinton filed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Agents Needed * Leads, No SAWMILLS from only tion, and may also request Highland Drive, Lebanon, VGOB 04–1019–1351–01 with the Virginia Division of that EnerVest Operating, Cold Calls * Commissions $4397.00 - MAKE & SAVE in writing, that VDMLR hold Virginia 24266, (276) Well Number VC–535617 Gas and Oil Board. The well LLC, 408 West Main Street, Paid Daily * Lifetime MONEY with your own band- coalfield.com an informal conference con- 415–9650 or the Applicant To: All persons, their known site is situated approximate- Abingdon, Virginia 24210, is Renewals * Complete mill- Cut lumber any dimen- cerning the application. A at the address shown above. and unknown heirs, execu- ly 4,500 feet Southwest of requesting that the Virginia Training * Health & Dental sion. In stock ready to ship! request for an informal con- 3-23-4t s4-13 tors, administrators, devis- the Intersection of Virginia Gas and Oil Board (here- Insurance * Life License FREE Info/DVD: click it today ference shall follow the ---- ees, assigns and succes- Routes 671 and 712 and inafter “Board”) issue an requirements of 4 VAC 25- NOTICE OF sors, owning an interest in approximately 4,000 feet order disbursement of the 130-773.13(c) of VDMLR'S APPLICATION FOR the gas, oil, coal or minerals Southeast of Counts Church principal and accrued inter- Regulations. DISBURSEMENT OF as identified in the pooling in Dickenson County, est, less escrow account All correspondence should ROYALTIES TO THE orders for Well Number Virginia. fees, held in escrow, along be submitted to VDMLR, DEPARTMENT OF MINES, VC–535617 Docket VGOB NOTICE IS HEREBY with all future royalties P.O. Drawer 900, Big Stone MINERALS & ENERGY 04–1019–1351–01 County of GIVEN that EnerVest attributable to the drilling Meet The Gap, Virginia 24219, Attn: DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL Dickenson Quad Haysi Operating, LLC, 408 West unit, to each gas claimant Permit Section, Phone: Docket Number District Ervinton filed with Main Street, Abingdon, identified in the pooling (276) 523-8202 VGOB 09–1215–2649–01 the Virginia Division of Gas Virginia 24210, is request- order pursuant to Virginia Paramont Coal Well Number VC–531317 and Oil Board. The well site ing that the Virginia Gas and Code § 45.1-361.2 in regard Company Virginia, LLC To: All persons, their known is situated approximately Oil Board (hereinafter to the above–referenced well Applicant and unknown heirs, execu- 3,225 feet Southwest of the “Board”) issue an order dis- number and docket number. 3-9-4t s3-30 tors, administrators, devis- Intersection of Virginia bursement of the principal NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN ---- ees, assigns and succes- Routes 671 and 712 and and accrued interest, less that this cause has been NOTICE OF sors, owning an interest in approximately 5,800 feet escrow account fees, held submitted to the Department APPLICATION FOR the gas, oil, coal or minerals Southeast of Counts Church in escrow, along with all of Mines, Minerals & Energy Morgan McClure in Castlewood DISBURSEMENT OF as identified in the pooling in Dickenson County, Vir- future royalties attributable Division of Gas and Oil Board ROYALTIES TO THE orders for Well Number ginia. to the drilling unit, to each for release of funds held in welcomes DEPARTMENT OF MINES, VC–531317 Docket VGOB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN gas claimant identified in escrow or suspense Thomas Surratt MINERALS & ENERGY 09–1215–2649–01 County of that EnerVest Operating, the pooling order pursuant because of conflicting DIVISION OF GAS AND OIL Dickenson Quad Caney LLC, 408 West Main Street, to Virginia Code § 45.1- claims to coalbed methane Come see me for a Great Deal Docket Number Ridge District Kenady filed Abingdon, Virginia 24210, is 361.2 in regard to the gas. VGOB 07–0515–1935–04 with the Virginia Division of requesting that the Virginia above–referenced well num- All interested persons may on a New or Pre-Owned Well Number VC–536589 Gas and Oil Board. The well Gas and Oil Board (here- ber and docket number. contact the Virginia Gas and Car or Truck To: All persons, their site is situated approximate- inafter “Board”) issue an NOTICE IS FURTHER Oil Board, State Gas and Oil known and unknown heirs, ly 1,300 feet Northwest of order disbursement of the GIVEN that this cause has Inspector, Department of executors, administrators, the Intersection of Virginia principal and accrued inter- been submitted to the Mines, Minerals and Energy, MORGAN McCLURE devis-ees, assigns and suc- Routes 645 and 652 and est, less escrow account Department of Mines, Division of Gas and Oil, 135 cessors, owning an interest approximately 2,000 feet fees, held in escrow, along Minerals & Energy Division Highland Drive, Lebanon, Chevrolet–GMC in the gas, oil, coal or miner- Southwest of Flat Top in with all future royalties of Gas and Oil Board for Virginia 24266, (276)415– als as identified in the pool- Dickenson County, Virginia. attributable to the drilling release of funds held in 9650 or the Applicant at the US Highway 58 - Castlewood, VA • 276-762-2311 ing orders for Well Number NOTICE IS HEREBY unit, to each gas claimant escrow or suspense address shown above. VC–536589 Docket VGOB GIVEN that EnerVest identified in the pooling because of conflicting 3-30-4t s4-20 07–0515–1935–04 County Operating, LLC, 408 West order pursuant to Virginia claims to coalbed methane of Dickenson Quad Duty Main Street, Abingdon, Code § 45.1-361.2 in regard gas. District Ervinton filed with Virginia 24210, is requesting to the above–referenced well All interested persons the Virginia Division of Gas that the Virginia Gas and Oil number and docket number. may contact the Virginia and Oil Board. The well site Board (hereinafter “Board”) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN Gas and Oil Board, State is situated approximately issue an order disbursement that this cause has been Gas and Oil Inspector, 7,750 feet Northeast of the of the principal and accrued submitted to the Department Department of Mines, Intersection of Virginia interest, less escrow of Mines, Minerals & Energy Minerals and Energy, ROOFING & Routes 618 and 601 and account fees, held in Division of Gas and Oil Board Division of Gas and Oil, 135 REMODELING approximately 8,000 feet escrow, along with all future for release of funds held in Highland Drive, Lebanon, Northeast of Kiser Gap in royalties attributable to the escrow or suspense Virginia 24266, (276) --- Licensed & Insured --- Dickenson County, Virginia. drilling unit, to each gas because of conflicting 415–9650 or the Applicant NOTICE IS HEREBY claimant identified in the claims to coalbed methane at the address shown ADOPTION New Roofs Electrical Siding GIVEN that EnerVest pooling order pursuant to gas. above. 7S\TIPUN(SS9LWHPYZ0UZPKL 6\[ Operating, LLC, 408 West Virginia Code § 45.1-361.2 in All interested persons 3-30-4t s4-20 We are praying for a new- METAL ROOFS & FREE ESTIMATES Main Street, Abingdon, regard to the above–refer- may contact the Virginia Gas --- born to love. Open hearted, Virginia 24210, is requesting enced well number and and Oil Board, State Gas and NOTICE OF loving couple wishing you 276-870-4739 or 276-835-8204 that the Virginia Gas and Oil docket number. Oil Inspector, Department of APPLICATION FOR would call….Authorized Board (hereinafter “Board”) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN Mines, Minerals and Energy, DISBURSEMENT OF Medical/Legal expenses CALL: 926-8816 To Be Included issue an order disbursement that this cause has been Division of Gas and Oil, 135 ROYALTIES TO THE paid. Call Lisa & Frank 1- of the principal and accrued submitted to the Department Highland Drive, Lebanon, DEPARTMENT OF MINES, 855-236-7812. in next series of Professionals PAGE 16 ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 ■ THE DICKENSON STAR Red potatoes offer nutrients in red skin, white flesh Red potatoes were first low heat. Do not allow issue) website: or mail them to Mill Creek regular cooks, not trained cultivated in Peru and garlic to brown. 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Information provided the Clintwood, VA Southwest Virginia Regional Jail behind BARS Authority. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. & Battery - Family Member To get the outcome of a case: (Buchanan JDR); 3/14/2016. MARH 15-21 [email protected] Go to www.courtbar.org. Use index • PRATER, PHILLIP Z.: ■ box near top left to select the court. Charges: Drugs: Sell/Distribute Civil process: 88 Follow the prompt to the next main Schedule III Drug - Not Steroid ■ Warrants served: 63 page. Select the locality from the (Buchanan Circuit); Drugs: Own Or menu on the left. Type the name Maintain Common Nuisance ■ Funeral escorts: 1 you want to search and follow (Buchanan Circuit); 3/14/2016. instructions. • ROSE, JANICE K.: Charges: ■ Assist motorists: 6 Contact us at 276/679-1101, Assault: (Misdemeanor) (Dickenson 276-926-4646 ■ 276-926-4646 extensions 235 or 236, to request GDC); 3/15/2016. Domestic calls: 3 publication of the outcome of your • SALYERS, BRIAN H.: ■ Protective orders served: 11 case, or email Charges: Credit Card Larceny: [email protected] or Take/Obtain Number (Buchanan ■ School incidents: 12 [email protected]. Circuit); Credit Card Forgery (Buchanan Circuit); Credit Card ■ DUI arrests: 1 Fraud: Use Card, Value >=$200 In 276-275-0615276-275-0615 HAYSI 6M (Buchanan Circuit); ■ Transports: 0 Commits from 3/11-17/2016 3/16/2016. ■ • STACY, KAREN D.: Charges: Number of calls for week: • BIBLE, DUSTIN T.: Charges: Contempt Of Court: W/O Jury 131 (89 of which were dis- Probation: Violation On Felony (Buchanan Circuit); 3/16/2016. Offense (Dickenson Circuit); • STOLLINGS, LISA L.: patched to the sheriff’s office) 3/14/2016. Charges: Reckless Driving: Not • CLINE, JIMMY J.: Charges: Stop For School Bus W/Flashing ■ Calls year to date: 1,393 Profane Swearing Or Intoxication In Lights (Buchanan GDC); Public (Buchanan GDC); Resisting 3/17/2016. Arrest (Buchanan GDC); • SUTHERLAND, RANDY C.: — Provided by Sheriff 3/14/2016. Charges: DWI: 1st Offense • DAVIS, JERRY L.: Charges: (Dickenson GDC); 3/17/2016. Bobby Hammons Contempt Of Court: W/O Jury (Buchanan JDR); 3/16/2016. • DOMINY, MELISSA P.: Charges: Larceny: Third Or Subsequent Conviction (Dickenson Circuit); 3/11/2016. • EAKINS, DONALD G.: Hear Better. Live Better. Charges: False Report: Falsely Summon/Report To Law Enforcement (Wise GDC); Ryder Bowens is a 9 year old honor student at 3/11/2016. Clintwood Elementary School. He is the son of • FLETCHER, TRACEY L.: Daniel and Samantha Bowens and has a brother Charges: Assault & Battery - Family Radyn and sister Scotlin. He loves all sports, Member (Dickenson JDR); Grand especially basketball. Larceny: >=$200 Not From A Person (Dickenson Circuit); Probation: Violation On Felony He was fit with hearing aids 6 years ago after his Offense (Wise Circuit); Probation: parents felt like his speech and language appeared Violation On Misdemeanor Offense delayed. He has been a superb patient giving great (Wise Circuit); 3/16/2016. feedback on what sounds too soft or too loud. • HURLEY, THOMAS K.: Charges: Burglary: Enter Structure With his current digital aids we can adjust many To Commit Larceny/A&B/Etc. (Buchanan GDC); Grand Larceny: variables allowing him to hear better and live better. >=$200 Not From A Person He can hear better, and live better in all situations (Buchanan GDC); 3/11/2016. including school, home and social events. • KEEN, JENNIFER L.: Charges: Drugs: Sell/Distribute Schedule III Drug - Not Steroid (Buchanan Circuit); Drugs: Own Or Call today to learn more Maintain Common Nuisance (Buchanan Circuit); Abuse/Neglect Child: Reckless Disregard For Life (276) 679-4114 (Buchanan Circuit); 3/16/2016. • LAWSON, LISA R.: Charges: Profane Swearing Or Intoxication In 338 Coeburn Avenue SW 127 Healthcare Drive Public (Dickenson GDC); Alcohol: Purchase/Possess By Person Norton, VA 24273 Pennington Gap, VA 24227 <21Y (Dickenson GDC); 3/11/2016. • MULLINS, MALCALM T.: Charges: Protective Order: www.mountainempirehearing.com Violation (Buchanan JDR); Assault