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By Jean A. Flanagan Ambulance Fee, void the purchase W. Va. Code 7-15-18 applies in this county commission.” tice and/or approval was not nec- provision of the emergency ambu- Moorefield Examiner of the Baker building and hold case to the exclusion of the Open Ketchum emphasized the part essary. lance service.” Commissioners J. Michael Teets Government Proceedings Act, W. of WV Code 7-15-18 which reads, “Without question, the com- Ketchum wrote based on these The final chapter on the three- and William “JR” Keplinger per- Va. Code 6-9A-1 and W. Va. Code “no procedure or proceedings, no- mission’s imposition of the ambu- facts, “a county commission tak- year court battle regarding emer- sonally responsible for the $1.13 7-1-2.” tices, consents or approvals shall lance fee bears a logical relation- ing action in connection with the gency ambulance service in Hardy million cost of the building. WV Code 7-15-18 is the Emer- be required in connection with” ship to the commission’s provision Emergency Ambulance Service County has been written. “In this appeal multiple issues gency Ambulance Authority Act. the Emergency Ambulance Act. of emergency ambulance service,” Act of 1975 is not required to com- West Virginia Supreme Court have been raised by three sepa- Citing code sections, Ketchum Because the purchase of the Ketchum wrote. ply with the open meeting and/or Chief Justice Menis Ketchum rate petitioners,” Ketchum wrote said the Emergency Ambulance building and the imposition of the “Likewise, the evidence pre- notice requirements of the Open wrote the opinion reversing the in the decision. “However, it is Act gives “full and complete au- ambulance fee was done “in con- sented in this case establishes that Government Proceedings Act.” 22nd Circuit Court’s decision to necessary for us to address only thority for the provision of emer- nection” with the provisions of the purchase of the Baker building Ketchum also wrote that be- void the Hardy County Emergency one disputive issue, i.e. whether gency service within a county be a emergency ambulance service, no- bears a logical relationship to the Continued on page 6 Moorefield and Capon Valley JUMPING for JOY Volunteer PSD Work to Fire Dept. To Host Secure Water Yard Party

“Due to circumstances beyond Sources our control, we will not have carni- val rides this year.” The ongoing theme of small town carnivals has hit the Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Companies who provide carnival rides have backed out of written and verbal contracts that go back decades. The CVVFD will host a Yard Party on Friday, June 17 and Satur- day, June 18. There will be plenty of games, great carnival food, bin- go and entertainment. Beginning Friday at 6 p.m. Bil- ly Keplinger will host a Karaoke Contest. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. We’re told there are many talented folks in the War- densville area. Above is the Moorefield watershed. People who live in the red Chicken BBQ will be available area should be aware that stream contamination will affect to purchase beginning at 10 a.m. drinking water. on Saturday morning. The BBQ Chicken is prepared with a se- By Jean A. Flanagan to identify, catalog and inspect cret recipe, closely guarded by the Moorefield Examiner all above-ground storage tanks. cooks. That was done in 2015. Continued on page 5 When a chemical tank leaked The second is to develop and hazardous material into the Elk document a Source Water Pro- River near Charleston in 2014, tection Plan. All municipalities, Summit more than 350,000 people were public service districts or private told not to use the water from water companies must develop Financial Group their faucets - not for cleaning, and publish a plan to protect the not for bathing and certainly not source of their water from con- To Acquire for cooking or drinking. tamination. In the aftermath, a series of Both Logan Moyers of the First Century health department requirements, Hardy County Public Service packaged in Senate Bill 373, was District and Lucas Gagnon of the Bankshares, Inc. passed by the 2014 legislature Town of Moorefield have been and signed by Governor Earl Ray working for weeks on their re- Summit Financial Group, Inc. Breanna and Daina Cavey got a surprise visit from their father, Army Specialist Terry Cavey, who has Tomblin. spective plans. Both entities have and First Century Bankshares, Inc. been away on deployment for the past year. See story on page 1B. Photo by Carl Holcomb The first was a requirement Continued on page 7 announced the signing of a defini- tive merger agreement between Summit and First Century. MHS Class and Envirothon Team Create Garden in Memory of Classmate Pursuant to the terms of the By Jean A. Flanagan merger agreement, Summit will Moorefield Examiner acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of First Weeping cherry trees will stand as a lasting remembrance of “all Century in exchange for cash in who touched our hearts and our halls,” and especially a member of the amount of $22.50 per share or the Class of 2014 who tragically lost her life in a car crash. 1.2433 shares of Summit common “There are several things going on at the same time,” said Science stock. First Century shareholders Teacher and 2014 Class Advisor Gretchen Cremann. will have a right to receive cash, “The Class of 2014 graduated from the portable classrooms. They Summit’s common stock or a com- wanted to give something to the new school. And, they lost a class- bination of cash and Summit com- mate, Autym Wilt, so they wanted to do something in her memory.” mon stock, subject to proration to In addition, the 2014 Envirothon Team, who represented MHS and result in approximately 35% cash West Virginia in competition, were awarded a grant for a community and 65% stock consideration in service project. Some of those funds were used to purchase plants to the aggregate. Total merger con- beautify the MHS campus. sideration received by First Cen- According to MHS Secretary Becca Lewis, the Class of 2014, at the tury shareholders is subject to an suggestion of then principal Avery Anderson, established a fund in adjustment if First Century’s ad- Wilt’s memory. justed shareholders’ equity as of “The Class of 2014 asked me to keep the funds until the school was the effective date of the merger completed,” Lewis said. “The lettering was the final step.” deviates materially from the target Lewis said office assistants helped pick the weeping cherry trees. mutually determined by the par- Members of the Class of 2014 and the 2014 Envirothon Team plant trees for the Memorial Garden at Other foliage included hydrangea and yellow roses. ties. “We wanted something that was appropriate in a memory garden,” The transaction has been unani- MHS. Photo by Jean Flanagan Continued on page 6 Continued on page 7

CONNECT www.MoorefieldExaminer.com WEATHER Source: National Weather Service On Twitter On Facebook News: @MoorefieldEx Moorefield Examiner Sports: @HardyCoSports 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 opinion Flag Etiquette . . . Standards of Respect Too many times people forget ~ The flag should not be used ability of this service. When flown with the national When one flag is used with the The pledge of allegiance should how to take care of the Flag of the as part of a costume or athletic Displaying the Flag Outdoors banner of other countries, each flag of the United States of Amer- be rendered by standing at atten- United States of America, our Na- uniform, except that a flag patch When the flag is displayed from flag must be displayed from a ica and the staffs are crossed, the tion, facing the flag, and saluting. tional Emblem. It gets tattered and may be used on the uniform of a staff projecting from a window, separate pole of the same height. flag of the United States is placed When the national anthem is dirty and doesn’t receive the respect military personnel, fireman, po- balcony, or a building, the union Each flag should be the same size. on its own right with its staff in played or sung, citizens should we should pay it. Here are some liceman and members of patriotic should be at the peak of the staff They should be raised and low- front of the other flag. stand at attention and salute at When displaying the flag against of the basic standards for how we organizations. unless the flag is at half staff. ered simultaneously. The flag of the first note and hold the salute should treat our American Flag. one nation may not be displayed a wall, vertically or horizontally, ~ The flag should never have When it is displayed from the through the last note. The salute placed on it, or attached to it, any above that of another nation. the flag’s union (stars) should be same flagpole with another flag - is directed to the flag, if displayed, The Flag Code, which formal- mark, insignia, letter, word, num- of a state, community, society or Raising and Lowering at the top, to the flag’s own right, otherwise to the music. izes and unifies the traditional ber, figure, or drawing of any kind. Scout unit - the flag of the United The Flag and to the observer’s left. The Flag in Mourning ways in which we give respect to ~ The flag should never be States must always be at the top The flag should be raised briskly Parading and Saluting the flag, also contains specific in- used as a receptacle for receiving, except that the church pennant and lowered slowly and ceremoni- The Flag To place the flag at half staff, structions on how the flag is not to holding, carrying, or delivering may be flown above the flag dur- ously. Ordinarily it should be dis- When carried in a procession, hoist it to the peak for an instant be used. They are: anything. ing church services for Navy per- played only between sunrise and the flag should be to the right of and lower it to a position half way ~ The flag should never be When the flag is lowered, no sonnel when conducted by a Naval sunset. It should be illuminated if the marchers. When other flags between the top and bottom of the dipped to any person or thing. It part of it should touch the ground chaplain on a ship at sea. displayed at night. are carried, the flag of the United staff. The flag is to be raised again is flown upside down only as a dis- or any other object; it should be When the flag is displayed over The flag of the United States of States may be centered in front of to the peak for a moment before it tress signal. received by waiting hands and a street, it should be hung vertical- America is saluted as it is hoisted the others or carried to their right. is lowered. On Memorial Day the ~ The flag should not be used arms. To store the flag it should be ly, with the union to the north or and lowered. The salute is held When the flag passes in a proces- flag is displayed at half staff until as a drapery, or for covering a folded neatly and ceremoniously. east. If the flag is suspended over until the flag is unsnapped from sion, or when it is hoisted or low- noon and at full staff from noon speakers desk, draping a platform, The flag should be cleaned and a sidewalk, the flag’s union should the halyard or through the last ered, all should face the flag and to sunset. or for any decoration in general. mended when necessary. be farthest from the building. note of music, whichever is the salute. The flag is to be flown at half Bunting of blue, white and red When a flag is so worn it is no When flown with flags of states, longest. The Salute staff in mourning for designated, To salute, all persons come to stripes is available for these pur- longer fit to serve as a symbol communities, or societies on sep- Displaying the Flag Indoors principal government leaders and poses. The blue stripe of the bun- of our country, it should be de- arate flag poles which are of the attention. Those in uniform give When on display, the flag is ac- upon presidential or gubernato- ting should be on the top. stroyed by burning in a dignified same height and in a straight line, the appropriate formal salute. corded the place of honor, always rial order. ~ The flag should never be manner. the flag of the United States is al- positioned to its own right. Place it Citizens not in uniform salute by When used to cover a casket, used for any advertising purpose. Note: Most American Legion ways placed in the position of hon- to the right of the speaker or stag- placing their right hand over the the flag should be placed with the It should not be embroidered, Posts regularly conduct a dignified or - to its own right. ing area or sanctuary. Other flags heart and men with head cover printed or otherwise impressed on flag burning ceremony, often on ..The other flags may be smaller should be to the left. should remove it and hold it to union at the head and over the left such articles as cushions, handker- Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub but none may be larger. The flag of the United States left shoulder, hand over the heart. shoulder. It should not be lowered chiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, ..No other flag ever should be of America should be at the cen- Members of organizations in for- into the grave. intended to be discarded after and Girl Scout Troops retire flags placed above it. ter and at the highest point of the mation salute upon command of ~ The above material was copied temporary use. Advertising signs regularly as well. Contact your lo- ..The flag of the United States is group when a number of flags of the person in charge. from the website www.usflag.org/ should not be attached to the staff cal American Legion Hall or Scout always the first flag raised and the states, localities, or societies are The Pledge of Allegiance and flagetiquette.html More informa- or halyard Troop to inquire about the avail- last to be lowered. grouped for display. National Anthem tion is available at that site.

Fifteen Years Ago vile and Bradley Scott Link were Macy Jr. Foundation in obstetrics draftees were scheduled to leave in the Winchester Presbytery, died June 6, 2001 married May 19. and gynecology. June 16. Volunteers were James June 5 in Sandston, VA...Paul Seventy-one seniors graduated Fayetteville defeated Moore- The Moorefield Development Wolfe and James Irvin Wilkins. Grove Welton, 47, Baltimore, died from Moorefield High School over field 6-1 in semi-final play... Company, formed by 30 local Draftees were Walter I. Miller, June 2. the weekend. East Hardy High Moorefield’s Daniel Barb was business and professional men, Ralph William Conrad, J. Mar- A marriage license was issued named to the Class A All Tourna- had purchased the F. C. Cook and School graduated 49. tin Huffman, Jr., Glade Ralston to Mary Jane Evans and Hayes United States Senator Rob- ment team. Company property. Hepner, Arnold L. Wilkins, Els- C. B. Allen was to address the Woodrow See. ert C. Byrd was honored as West A 24-inch gas pipeline was to be worth Quentin Purtlebaugh, John Moorefield graduates. Jenny Ea- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Virginian of the Century by both Thirty Years Ago laid in Hardy County by Atlantic Henry Pownell, Lisle James Kel- ton was valedictorian. A. See, a daughter, Jessie...to Mr. houses of the Legislature and Week of June 4, 1986 Seaboard Corporation. It would ley, Lindsey Luther Poling, Elmer Coffman-Fisher’s Home Fash- Gov. Bob Wise. Lisa M. Keller of East Hardy link a 26-inch line crossing West David Ritchie, Joseph Luther Sag- and Mrs. Louis Combs, a son. ions Division opened a new store Commissioner of Agriculture and Ted Seaman of Moorefield Virginia with a 20-inch line from er, Ivan Brown See, Luther Lee in the Fisher Building. Gus Douglass responded to an were to attend the Governor’s Kentucky to Maryland. Hutter, Devaul Linwood Schell, Ninety Years Ago The U. S. Supreme Court re- article by James Ralston which Honors Academy. Sterling Sine, 14, Wardensville, Hartzel Vance, and Randerson June 10, 1926 versed the state supreme court’s lamented the explosive growth of Courtney R. Tusing was named died in a drowning accident June Howdyshell. Only three Confederate veter- decision to declare unconstitution- 3... Noel Gratton Godlove, 55, the poultry industry and the sub- president of the Maryland Bank- New election laws included the ans were present at the Decora- al the law requiring 60 percent of Shenandoah, died May 31...Rob- “Little Hatch Act” which made sequent decline of the Potomac ers Association. He was chairman tion exercises held by the Winnie and president of First United Na- the voters to approve a bond issue. ert E. Reed, 65, died June 1...Sey- it unlawful to intimidate a public River. Douglass notes the eco- Davis Chapter, Daughters of the nomic impact of poultry as well as tional Bank and Trust of Oakland, This meant Hardy County would mour C. Heishman, 79, Sandusky, employee or require him to do- Confederacy: R. C. Price, James the efforts made to keep the rivers MD. have to go back to the voters for Ohio, died May 26...Virginia Cook nate to a political chest. Perma- M. Warden and I. N. Shobe. viable. Ralph V. “Skin” Pratt retired school bonding. Barb, born about the time of the nent registration also took effect Shepherd College signed an from the ASCA after 34 years. Douglas Strawderman, Steven Civil War, died May 31. which required each person regis- Congressman Bowman made agreement with Eastern West Vir- Harry Washington Koh, 86, Hines and John Pratt were to at- Jeanne Lease and Dennis B. tered to sign a poll book with his the following recommendations ginia Community and Technical Maurertown, VA, died May 29... tend Mountaineer Boys State. Hiett were married June 2. own signature. for appointments in his district: College to enhance their respec- William J. VanFleet, 68, Essex, Christian W. “Bill” Wirz, 28, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Washington announced that the Julius Thompson, postmaster, Pe- tive services and avoid duplication MD, died May 28. Cleveland, Ohio was killed in an Krajewski, a daughter, Pamela first month’s sales of defense sav- tersburg; Ed Miller, acting post- of efforts. Moorefield defeated Franklin automobile accident. Ann...to Mr. and Mrs. William H. ings bonds and stamps amounted master at Romney; Otis Bradfield, Annabel Lee Orndorff and John Nettie Dove Miller, 81, War- 6-1 in sectional play...East Hardy Judy, a son, John David...to Mr. to $441,782,000. acting postmaster at Baker; Miss Charles Morris were married No- and Mrs. Irvin Puffenberger, a densville, died May 28... Audrie lost to Circleville 10-1...six mem- The South Branch Golf Club’s Gertrude Ward, postmistress at bers of the MHS girls track team vember 28 in Arlington. daughter, Sharon Marie...to Mr. Lynn Mathias, 90, Oak Ridge, TN, new course was to open on 105 Capon Bridge. died June 1...Ida Snyder Shan- competed in the regional meet. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James and Mrs. Boyd Martin, Jr., a son, acres on the Brumaw field owned Rebecca Harper, Lulu Kessel, holtz, 63, Kearneysville, WV, died They were Vivian Davis, Crystal Moyer, a son, Keith James. David Joseph...to Mr. and Mrs. by John Seymour. Grace Walker, Mary Fisher and May 29... Flora Kemp Wood, 80, Harvey, Julie Onanian, Crema Tom Vetter, a son. Harry Redmon’s blacksmith Joseph Dasher, all from this coun- Baker, died May 31...Shirley Johns Keplinger, Jenny Taylor and Jenni Sixty Years Ago Moorefield lost to Stoco High shop at Fisher was totally de- Hinger, 50, South Fork, died May Homan. Keplinger advanced to June 6, 1956 4-2 in the state baseball playoffs. stroyed by fire. ty, were among the graduates of 24. state in the 100 meter dash. John Wagner Grover was to Z. B. West, 69, died June 6 at St. John’s Academy at Petersburg. Keri Shawn Teets and Oliver graduate from Harvard Medical Seventy-five Years Ago Grafton...David D. Clayton, 60, Irene, the small daughter of Mr. Phelston Jones were married April Forty-five Years Ago School and had been awarded a June 11, 1941 Purgitsville, died June 1...The and Mrs. Homer Barbe, Flats, had 30 in Hawaii...Candace Dawn Au- June 9, 1971 7-year Fellowship from the Josiah Two volunteers and sixteen Rev. A. M. Earle, widely known died from whooping cough.

my UnBaseD OpiniOn Something new in my garden thumb sized buds and darn few of Day. them there or two feet away. We would require eighty to ninety this year. At least If I ever had any them, but I did have a fair number I digressed from garden plant- left her alone. Later in the day days for incubation. Depending planted before, I didn’t notice, but of dark purple Iris. ing to my family tree, but they are we returned. She’d moved. She’d on soil temperature, they might all connected through Sis. Sis hur- buried herself, all except the very this time the old girl was caught in We always like to get flowers By be males, or all be females or of the act. I know what she planted from Big House yard for family ried back from her first look at my top of her shell and the top of her DaviD O. mixed sex. I’ve wondered if may- and where she planted them. graves because all the recipients waterlogged garden, waving her head. Couldn’t have been com- HeisHman be laying at edge of maple shadow “Sis” (Eleanor Heishman, not were born and raised there or arms and yelling for me to come fortable with all that sand down the “old girl” mentioned above) moved there early in life. Great- look. Out to the patch where her collar, but her little beady eyes might effect her decision on nest came over from Moorefield Sun- Grandmother McKeever, from I had planned flowers, not yet peering out through their soil cov- location for best mix of sexes of day morning, day before Memori- the Shenandoah Valley originally planted due to wet soil. From a ering never blinked. her offspring. distance a strangely shaped brown I went out to supper, came back al day, to help me cut flowers and moved there with her husband, Middle of August is magic time. McKeever Heishman, and my fa- “thing” in my garden. around ten o’clock and she was decorate family graves at the cem- B.W. McKeever after the Civil ther James Ogden Heishman. A Snapping Turtle with her butt gone. Both areas of disturbed Last two weeks of August frame etery. She’d stolen Peonies from War. Their daughter, my Grand- I’d guess all the ladies men- buried in soft moist soil at the soil were plainly visible. Monday that eighty to ninety days pro- my daughter, Hannah’s, flower mother Bernice McKeever Heish- tioned did their share to maintain edge of a place where maple shad- morning I staked a box around jected. I’ll be watching. I’ll take patches in her yard and she’d gath- man raised a family there includ- Big House plantings, plus my Mom ow falls. Head up and out, front of them so I wouldn’t till up turtle care not to disturb her nest and if ered a bunch from Phoebe’s too. ing Mrs. Esther Heishman Frye, worked over them every chance her body on soil she’d piled, look- eggs along with weeds. I spent I catch her babies coming out, I’ll My Big House Peonies were tight Mrs. Hilda Heishman Frye, Hugh she got. All those ladies are bur- ing placid. Didn’t seem bothered some of Memorial Day on com- move them to river bottom land ied at Wardensville cemetery. All by our presence. Maybe she was puter Googling for Snapping Tur- those ladies plus Virginia Frye just concentrating on the task at tle information. below Big House. I don’t like Heishman, Uncle Hugh’s wife, got hand. Nesting. Laying her eggs. I learned she’d likely laid eight Snapping Turtles. Oh how I wish M OOREFIELD their share of flowers Memorial I don’t know whether she laid to twelve quarter sized eggs that she could have been a Box Turtle. E XAMINER

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By Daniel Silver “not many people are capable blems of the personal compassion Special to Examiner of doing what you do,” Eastern’s that first led each of them to be- president, Dr. Charles “Chuck” come caregivers. Fourteen Potomac Highlands Terrell assured them that nurses “I know that all of you will make graduating student nurses — in- “should wear the title with pride.” incredible nurses,” VanMeter em- cluding four from Hardy County At the “sacred and private” mo- phasized. —received special dedicatory pins ments of almost all cultures, such Keynote speaker, Heather from their three nurse instructors as births and deaths, when “no one Barger, MS, RN, also focused on last month at Eastern WV Com- on Earth would be welcomed,” he that compassion, quoting a poem munity and Technical College’s pointed out, nurses are “personal- by Iowa poet Edwin C. Hofert. third Nurse Pinning ceremony. ly invited. What an honor that is.” “Caring don’t take practice/It’s “Pinning is very dear to the “You have the power to pro- not something you rehearse/You nurse’s heart,” said the college’s mote comfort and relieve strife,” answered a special calling/When director of nursing education, El- Terrell said, as he applauded “this you became a nurse.” eanor Berg, MS, RN, NP, “because great celebration for the nursing A member of Eastern’s nurse it is a rite of passage and a formal students, for Eastern and for the faculty who “began this journey” ceremony inviting new graduates community.” with the present graduating class into the nursing profession. It is Micaela VanMeter, president “in 2014, as a new instructor,” also a time to say our good-byes.” of Eastern’s Student Nurses As- Barger warned the graduates that The four Hardy County resi- sociation, acknowledged that the the struggles and conflicts they dents among the graduates includ- event marked a “closing (of) this will face as they deal with disease ed Heather L. Hinz and Stanley chapter in our life and opening up and death will test their compas- Richard Ivins, both of Moorefield; a new one with unlimited oppor- sion, and threaten them with dis- Jordan A. Kidwell, Wardensville; tunities.” may. They can rise above such and Samantha Jo Markwood, Pur- Even as they move forward “to moments, she suggested, by em- gitsville. see what the future holds for all bracing the profession as “an on- Noting that the nurse class of us,” VanMeter encouraged her going journey of learning” and “a of 2016 is the first to graduate classmates to “stay in touch re- chance to make even the smallest from Eastern after the program gardless of where our careers may difference in the lives of your pa- received national accredita- lead us.” Recounting the satisfac- tients.” tion, Berg pointed out two of the tions and challenges of the intense She congratulated the gradu- group’s other special distinctions. learning experience they had ates on their pins and at “how “They have broken the record for shared for the past two years, at far they have come.” On the day Shown, from left, front row: Samantha Jo Markwood, Purgitsville; Danielle Nicole Hoover, Sugar Grove; the most ‘gingers’ — five out of several moments her voice broke they moved out of the classroom Micaela Danielle VanMeter, Maysville; Amber Aaron Streets and Brittney Marie Streets, both of Burling- 14 are redheads — and they have with emotion. to start their first student clinical ton; and Heather L. Hinz, Moorefield. also been the most reproductive. “I have made many friendships rotations, “It was like they were Middle row: Tabitha Hitt, Petersburg; Randi Nicole Frye, Levels; Alisha Lynn Hawk, Maysville; Theresa V. We have two new babies and two that will last me a lifetime,” she transformed!” she recalled. Reel, Petersburg; and Rebecca J. Feller, Romney. on the way!” said, and “learned so many incred- “Now they are nurses,” Barger Back row: Stanley Richard Ivins, Moorefield; Jordan A. Kidwell, Wardensville; and Whitney Nicole Harp- Then Berg challenged the new ible life lessons.” confirmed, who will “touch the er, Keyser. graduates to break another pro- Testament to the close bonds lives of their patients” and “pass gram record — the 2014 class’s and “unforgettable memories” the on their knowledge to nurses who pose of life is to give it away.’ offered the invocation and bene- or toll-free 877-982-2322; or check pass rate of 94.7 percent on the class had forged as a group, her follow.” “Eastern has helped you to find diction. the college’s website www.eastern- national nurse licensing exam depth of feeling expressed both Director Berg left her listen- your gift,” Berg said, “and we now For more information about wv.edu. (compared to a national pass rate the caring they had brought to ers with a quote from the great challenge you to give it away.” Eastern’s financial aid opportuni- average of 81.78 percent). “Beat each other “in the same classroom French painter, Pablo Picasso. At the event, nurse instructor ties, programs of study, workforce Daniel Silver is a staff writer at that rate!” she urged. together,” and the “endless hours” “‘The meaning of life is to find Jill Landis MS, RN, sang the na- training and community educa- Eastern WV Community and Tech- Reminding the graduates that of dedication to their studies, em- your gift,’” she quoted. “‘The pur- tional anthem, and Philip Landis tion and events, call 304-434-8000, nical College.

forward, I agree with you.” tools I have,” Hall told the Senate. At the Capitol - Special Budget Session Hall had attempted to advance “I basically tried to get revenue, or By two of three revenue measures we wouldn’t have this budget be- pHil Tomblin proposed in the special fore you.” session call – a tobacco tax in- The bill passed the Senate on Legislature recessed until June 12 KaBler crease, and a temporary increase a party line 18-16 vote, and then After 13 days in special session, man Chris Stadelman said Friday. the spending gap using $182.6 mil- wv press in the consumer sales tax – but got won concurrence in the House by the Legislature passed a budget The veto will force legislators lion of Rainy Day emergency re- assOciatiOn significant pushback on both. 60-37 margin, but without much bill for the 2016-17 budget year – to return to Charleston to take serve funds, and $62.4 million of A proposed 45-cent a pack in- enthusiasm from either side of the a bill that the spokesman for Gov. another crack at finding ways to one-time funds swept from vari- crease in the cigarette tax was aisle. Earl Ray Tomblin said is “irre- close a $270 million shortfall in ous accounts. defeated on the House floor, as Sen. Ed Gaunch, R-Kanawha, “The Governor has consistently sponsible” and will be vetoed by the 2016-17 state budget. That was despite a warning House Democrats who favored a complained that the budget bill said we can’t use one-time monies the governor. Unable after 13 days to pass from Tomblin early in the special $1 a pack cigarette tax hike joined did nothing to eliminate “dupli- and excessive Rainy Day funds to “The Governor thinks it’s an ir- any tax increases or come up with session that he would not approve with no-tax Republicans to defeat cation, inefficiency and waste” in balance the budget,” Stadelman responsible plan that leaves long- major spending cuts, legislators any budget plan that used more the bill by a 44-55 margin. government. said. term structural holes, and he will Thursday passed a budget bill than a “few million dollars” of A last-ditch attempt to advance “The truth is, we haven’t done Besides endangering the state’s not approve it,” Tomblin spokes- (HB101) that would have closed Rainy Day funds. a three-year, ½ percent increase anything,” he said of the bill. “It’s bond ratings, the budget bill does in the sales tax to raise about smoke and mirrors. This is Kabuki nothing to address projected short- $100 million a year was defeated theater, if you ask me.” falls of $380 million in the fiscal news Briefs Wednesday in Senate Finance “This budget is a lie because we 2018 and 2019 budgets, he said. Committee on a 6-10 vote, with 5 say it is a balanced budget, and it is The Federal Emergency Man- weaving, broom making and more. AAA Fuel Gauge reported last On Thursday, Senate Finance Democrats joining with 5 Republi- not,” said Delegate Tim Manchin, agement Agency awarded the For more information, visit www. week that unleaded fuel in West Chairman Mike Hall, R-Putnam, cans to defeat the measure. D-Marion. “We should not lie to Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire msacf.com or call (304) 372-3247. Virginia was three cents higher in conceded as much, telling the Sen- “The public has asked us to pass Company $45,000 for equipment. ********** some metro areas at $3.370. The ate, “It does not bode well going Continued on page 6 a budget. I’m doing it with the only The Hampshire County fire com- Wild, Wonderful West Virginia national average was at $2.322. pany was one of three in the state encourages industry partners to This year’s summer driving season receiving grants amounting to submit events, attractions and/or is expected to be characterized by $887,000. destinations for consideration for higher-than-normal gasoline de- ********** the Haunted West Virginia Trail, mand, and demand remains on Local 4H Club Is Active and The Mountain State Art & Craft which will highlight the state’s pace to test record levels reached Fair, the annual West Virginia haunted history. Commissioner in 2007. Refineries nationwide are staple, is moving from the middle of Tourism Amy Shuler Goodwin working in preparation for what is of summer to Sept. 16-18 at the said, “This trail will help travelers Sponsors First Open Show likely to be record breaking sea- Cedar Lakes Conference Center plan their paranormal adventures son and if they are able to keep The Potomac Highlands 4H weekend in May at Tri-County is a nominal fee for the classes near Ripley. The 53rd annual Fair in the Mountain State--providing pace, pump prices should remain Horse Club is a tri-county 4H Fairgrounds. New members are with ribbons being awarded from is dubbed “An Appalachian Expe- an inventory of haunted attrac- club covering Grant, Hardy, and always welcome and owning a 1st – 6th places. Division High rience” and is an autumn celebra- tions, museum collections and relatively lower. Average prices in Pendleton counties. Club ac- horse is not a prerequisite. Point Ribbons will also be given. tion of art, food, music and cul- more.” Industry partners with an West Virginia ran from a high of ture. The Fair will explore West event, attraction and/or destina- $2.402 in Parkersburg to a low of tivities include monthly meetings This year, the club will be host- For more information about Virginia’s rich heritage with areas tion can submit an application on- $2.335 in Bridgeport. Gas prices with educational speakers and ing their first open horse show membership contact club leader highlighting Celtic, German, Ital- line: http://gotowv.com/haunted- last week in Hardy County were demonstrations regarding any as- on June 25 at the Tri County Jackie Duncan at 304-851-7476. ian, Swiss and early American in- trail-application/ to be considered $2.29 in Moorefield, $2.35 in War- pect of horse management. Field Fair Grounds starting at 9:00 am. Any questions regarding the fluences. It also includes interac- for the Haunted West Virginia densville and Mathias, and $2.39 trips and other special activities Come out and join us for a fun horseshow should be directed to tive artisan booths allowing guests Trail. at Baker. are planned throughout the year multidiscipline show. There will the Horseshow Committee leader to learn about stained glass, basket ********** ********** as well as the annual horse camp be something for everyone. There Valerie Ruddle at 304-249-5657. HARDY TIMES 4-H Camp nate a yard call Billie Jo High June 10 - Fraley Ambulance p.m. Hardy County Chamber of Mathias Homestead Whitecotton’s 41 years of service 304-538-6169 or Nancy Hill 304- June 17 - Bosely Eye Care to Hardy County Public Schools Its camp time in Hardy County. Commerce, 122 North Main St., The John Mathias Homestead June 24 - Hardy Telecommuni- on Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at The local June 4-H camp is open 530-6554. If no answer leave the Moorefield. Petry will educate will be open on the following cations Moorefield High School. Also to any youth 3rd grade and older address of the yard being nomi- consumers on the latest scams in dates: All are welcome. take a few minutes to Meet and in Hardy County. It’s a great time nated. their area, provide tips on how to June 11, 12 Greet Matthew Dotson, Hardy to meet friends and experience the Community Together Mobile Office guard their personal information July 2, 3 great outdoors. 4-Hers, time to get and answer questions about con- Admission is free. County’s new Superintendent of The Ivanhoe Presbyterian Kanette Petry, a consumer out- your registration in too. Contact Schools. reach and compliance specialist sumer protection settlements. the WVU Extension 4-H Office at Church in Lost City will host Com- Family Fun Day munity Together on Thursday, with the WV Attorney General’s Camp Scholarships 304 530 0273 for details. Bowling Bash The 4th Annual Family Fun Day June 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Come office, will host mobile offices, Scholarships are available Join your friends at the 1st An- will be held on Saturday, June 11 and bring a friend. scheduled below: for children ages 7 - 12 to Camp Yard of the Month nual School’s Out Bowling Bash from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Brighton The GFWC Moorefield Wom- • June 10: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 Horseshoe in July. A completed on Saturday, June 11 from noon Park. The event is free and will en’s Club is looking for nomi- Free Swim a.m. Wardensville Visitor’s Cen- include food, games, door prizes, application must be submitted by until 4 p.m. at the South Branch nations for the Yard of the The Hardy County Health and ter, 25 Warrior Way, Wardensville inflatables and a reptile show. All Friday, June 17. For information Potomac Lanes. Kids bowl free. Month. Yard of the Month nomi- Wellness Center will offer free • June 23: Noon – 1 p.m. Har- are welcome. or an application, contact Corrie nations are taken through Octo- swimming on Fridays from 6 - 8 dy County Commission on Aging, Parents pay minimal cost. Door Andrews at Eastern WV Com- ber 1. Nominations must be in by p.m. The free swimming is spon- 409 Spring Ave., Moorefield prizes every half hour. Call 304- Retirement munity Action Agency at 304-538- the 15th of each month. To nomi- sored by the following: • June 23: 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 530-BOWL for information. Join the celebration of Barbara 7711. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 obituariEs G. THOMAS “TOM” WILLIAMS JESSE MALCOLM HILL THELMA MAE ‘SISSY’ WILSON G. Thomas Williams, FAIA Jesse Malcolm Hill, 50, of War- Thelma Mae “Sissy” Wilson, 83, brothers and one great-grand- (Tom), a leader in the Pittsburgh densville, W.Va. died on Sunday, of Moorefield, W.Va. passed this child. architectural community through- May 29, 2016 at the Winchester life on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at She is survived by one son, Jerry out the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, and a Medical Center. Grant Memorial Hospital in Pe- W. Wilson of Moorefield, W.Va.; founding member of WTW Archi- Jesse was born on February 7, tersburg, W.Va. four grandchildren; and six great- tects, passed away on Sunday, May 1966 in Manhattan, N.Y., and was She was born on September 17, grandchildren. 8, 2016. a son of Carol Grant of Norfolk, 1932 in Moorefield, W.Va. and was A funeral service was conduct- Upon graduation from Rens- Va. and the late Jesse Hill, Sr. the daughter of the late Price W. ed on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at selaer Polytechnic Institute with a He was an independent truck Wilson Sr. and Minnie Fitzwater the Elmore Funeral Home with Bachelor of Architecture in 1952, driver and attended the Sugar Wilson. Pastor Danny Sterns officiating. Williams joined Mellon Stuart as a Grove Church of the Brethren. Sissy was a homemaker and a Burial followed at the Fitzwater draftsman, working under William Jesse married Karen E. Daly lifetime caregiver to her niece, Cemetery in Moorefield, W.Va. H. Young & Associates together Hill on November 17, 1987 in El- Malinda “Booty” Wilson. Arrangements were under the with Tom Trebilcock; Paul White- lenville, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she direction of the Elmore Funeral head joined the duo in 1957. Upon Surviving with his wife of 28 was preceded in death by two Home, Moorefield, W.Va. Williams becoming a Registered years is a son, Jesse D. Hill (Ni- nieces and nephews. Architect in 1959, the trio struck cole Waggnor) of Pittsburg, Pa.; A Celebration of Life was held out on their own setting up the five daughters, Keshia Hill (Paul NINA RIGGLEMAN at the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in practice in the Republic Building and the Hartley Rose Building on Hott), Carol Hill (Shawn Harrold), Nina Barbara Riggleman, age man) Piper of Hanover, PA; a Wardensville, W.Va. on Thursday, on the North Side. Initially known Firstside. The restoration work on Crystal Hill, Kayla Hill, all of War- 80 of Frosty Hollow Road, Fisher, brother, Warren Polk of Phoenix, June 2, 2016 with Pastor Jan Or- as G. Thomas Williams and Asso- the Carnegie Museums in Oakland densville, W.Va. and Jessica Hill W.Va., went home to be with our Ariz.; two sisters, Birdie Alice Polk ndorff and Pastor Cecil Haycock ciates, the firm name became Wil- was a very special project for Tom.” of North Carolina; two brothers, Lord Wednesday morning, June and Hazel Polk; and numerous officiating. Inurnment was private liams Trebilcock Whitehead in 1961 An early advocate for collabo- Malcolm Hill and John-John Hill, 1, 2016 at the Winchester Medical grandchildren and great-grand- Memorial contributions may be when the latter two earned their ar- ration between the architect and both of New York, N.Y.; a sister, Center in Winchester, VA. Born children. made to the Hill Family, C/O Loy- chitectural licenses. Always known builder, Williams was a leader in Shondelle Ramsey of New York, April 7, 1936 in Shenandoah Co., Funeral Services were conduct- as “WTW Architects,” the name N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Layla Giffin Funeral Home, PO Box 29, developing a cooperative design ap- Va., she was the daughter of the ed 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4, became official in 1989. Garrett, Jewelisa Hill, Amira Gar- Wardensville, WV. proach that has led to design-build late Noah Arthur Polk and Pauline 2016 at the Bible Baptist Church, William’s first major project rett, Dahliylah Hill, Daisy Hill, Arrangements were by the Loy- (Bowers) Polk. She was a member and what is now known as an inte- 642 Frosty Hollow Road, Fisher, came when Mobay Chemical Com- Nairobi Owens, Troy Hill and Rob- Giffin Funeral Home in Wardens- of the Bible Baptist Church at grated design process. His collab- W.Va. with Pastor Doyle Patch of- pany commissioned WTW and ert Jesse Harrold; and a number of ville, W.Va. Fisher. She was preceded in death orative approach led WTW to asso- ficiating. Interment followed at the Mellon Stuart to design and build by her husband, William Heiskell ciate with major national architects Kessel Cemetery, Kessel, W.Va.. its first building on the Parkway Riggleman in January 1996. A TIMOTHY DEWAYNE MOONEY West in 1959. This began a 40-year in the design of Fifth Avenue Place daughter, Sharon (Riggleman) Memorials may be directed relationship with WTW master and Heinz Field. Timothy Dewayne Mooney, age ers, Robert L. Mooney, Jr. of Wagner also preceded her in death to the Bible Baptist Church, 642 planning and designing nearly all “In many ways, Tom was way 54 of Moorefield, W. Va., passed Charleston, W.Va., Jeff Mooney in November 2015. Frosty Hollow Road, Fisher, W.Va. of the Pittsburgh headquarters sites ahead of his time as an architect,” away Tuesday morning, May 31, of Dunbar, W.Va. and David Surviving is a son, William 26818. Condolences, shared mem- for what later became Bayer Cor- says DeYoung. “He understood 2016 at his residence. Mooney of Albany, N.Y.; a sister, “Doug” Riggleman of Fisher, ories and photos may be left on poration. the important value of engaging the He was born on April 10, 1962 Patricia L. Mooney of Charles- W.Va.; four daughters, Bonnie Da- Nina’s Tribute Wall at www.fraley- In 1964, WTW was commis- contractor in a very meaningful way in Charleston, W.Va., and was ton, W.Va.; grandchildren, Chris- vidson of Charleston, W.Va., Wil- funeralhome.com . sioned to design the New Kensing- in the overall process to accomplish the son of the late Robert Lee topher Brown, Charlotte Brown, ma Nixon of Moorefield, W.Va., Arrangements are under the ton campus for Penn State, a cli- quality design. Much of what Tom Mooney, Sr. and Letty Francis Savannah Pratt, Aiden Pratt and Judy (Riggleman) Harris of West- direction of the Fraley Funeral ent that WTW continues to serve (Bowe) Gagnon. He was preced- Damien Pratt; two nieces and a advocated was the basis for what we minster, Md. and Janis (Riggle- Home. today. In 1965, WTW designed ed in death by a daughter, Star- great-nephew. know as Integrated Project Deliv- the South Campus for Allegheny lena Lynette Pratt and a grandson, Private services will be held at a ery (IPD) today. That collabora- County Community College, later Ethan Pratt. later date. WIC June Schedule tion engaged all design profession- an AIA 25 year award winner. Surviving is his wife, Crystal Memorials may be directed to WIC offers nutrition education Staff Meeting als, contractors, subcontractors, From its roots designing office A. (Crites) Mooney; a son, Tal- the family in care of the funeral and healthy foods to pregnant, Hardy County participants can buildings, churches, technical cen- and owners in a comprehensive ton Dewayne Pratt of Charleston, home. Condolences, shared mem- breast feeding, and postpartum receive services in Petersburg if ters, and higher education facilities, way.” W.Va.; four daughters, Katisha ories and photos may be left on women, infants and children un- desired. Petersburg WIC Clinic, Williams led WTW’s expansion Always a strong advocate for the LeAnn Pratt of Charleston, W.Va., Tim’s Tribute Wall at www.fraley- der the age of 5. Please phone 304- into the healthcare market, historic Hospital Drive, is open Mondays AIA and its importance to the pro- Emalee Ciana Dawn Mooney and funeralhome.com . 538-3382. preservation, adaptive reuse, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesdays fession, Williams served as Presi- Cassie Brooke Mooney of Moore- Arrangements were under the Hardy County WIC Clinic. Wil- elementary and secondary educa- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays dent of the Pittsburgh Chapter in field, W.Va. and Katie Brown of direction of the Fraley Funeral son Plaza (first floor), 712 North tion. He helped lay the groundwork 1973. He went on to become rec- Wardensville, W.Va.; three broth- Home. Main St., Suite 105, Moorefield, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the fol- for what became WTW’s national ognized by the AIA as a Fellow lowing exception: practice and longtime top Pitts- W.Va., is open on Tuesdays and in 1983 for his work in advancing June 20 - Closed for WV Day burgh architecture planning and in- ge in ctiOn Fridays in June, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with the profession. A dedicated men- a a terior design firm. the following exception: WIC is an Equal Opportunity tor for young architects, he helped In the 1970s, he led WTW in Menu Lola Crider, Lona Sherman, Pol- June 10 - Closed for Regional Provider. spur the careers of a large portion designing of over 70 office build- June 13 - 17, 2016 ly and Bennie Miller, Ida Staggs, ings in Pittsburgh, a major portion of Pittsburgh’s architects and their Mathias, Moorefield, Patty and Harold Michael, Moore- along the Parkway West, including practices. Wardensville field Lions Club, Food Lion and Walnut Grove Epiphany of the Foster Plaza in Greentree. In the “Tom was an avid proponent of Mathias & Wardensville - Home the Moorefield Examiner. All do- Church of the Brethren Lord Catholic late 1980s, Williams teamed with the AIA, encouraging every archi- Delivered Only nations--time, money, food, etc. Rt. 55 East, Moorefield Ellerbe Becket to provide design tect he knew to not just join the Meals served at Noon are greatly appreciated. Have a just before Corridor H exit Church for healthcare clients, including AIA, but to actively engage further- Mon., June 13 - Cheeseburger safe and happy week. Shadyside Hospital and North Hills ing the profession through the AIA, on bun, broccoli, buttered corn ************* Sunday School 10 a.m. Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Passavant Hospital. including its relationship with the and peaches HCCOA receives funding from Williams’ passion for respecting Church Service 11 a.m. 304-434-2547 MBA. His mentorship and train- Tues., June 14 -Baked beans, federal and state entities includ- and repurposing historic buildings ing launched a significant number hotdog, peas and carrots, fruit ing WV Bureau of Senior Services, Pastor Donnie Knotts led to a series of renovations of old Wed., June 15 - “FATHER’S Saturday Mass 5:00 PM of firms still practicing in the region Upper Potomac Area Agency on 1-877-371-9928 warehouse buildings into offices. In DAY MEAL” Pork loin w/gravy, E VERYONE W ELCOME ! Sunday Mass 8:30 AM today. Personally, I am indebted Aging, local government, dona- 1983, he convinced a small group mashed potatoes green beans, roll to Tom for installing this sense of tions and memorial contributions. of investors to purchase and reno- and dessert vate what was originally a timber responsibility for the profession Thurs., June 16 - Swiss steak WE HAVE ENSURE sawmill built in 1880 on the North in me, which ultimately led to my over rice w/ tomatoes, peppers, on- Flavors available are chocolate, Shore into a modern office building leadership on a national level in the ions, carrots, pears vanilla, strawberry and butter pe- that today remains WTW’s home. AIA … and for teaching me one of Fri., June 17 - COOK’S can. Regular and plus in same fla- “Tom had a particular passion for his great passions, fly fishing!” CHOICE vors. The cost has increased and our historic buildings,” recalls Rich Tom Williams retired to a home Due to the availability of deliv- we will only accept checks for En- DeYoung, FAIA, principal of WTW he built on the Outer Banks in ered food, substitutions are some- sure. No cash. Sorry for the incon- Architects and longtime friend and North Carolina in 1997, wintering times necessary. venience. Any questions call the colleague. “An early member of in his Naples, Florida home. Pittsburgh History and Landmarks, Center at 304-530-2256. A memorial service was held on ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD Tom led the renovation of the old Sunday, May 15 at Duck United SENIOR CENTER North Side Post Office, then the MEDICARE Methodist Church in Duck, North Mon., June 13 - Puzzles, Crafts, transformation of several of Pitts- Tues., June 14 - Puzzles, Crafts, Do you need help with Medicare Carolina. In lieu of flowers, dona- burgh’s historic warehouses into Senior Shopping Parts A, B, C, D? Call to make ap- tions may be sent to the ZOE Mis- second lives as vibrant office build- Wed., June 15 - Puzzles, Crafts pointment with Arline by calling ings, including Commerce Court at sion at Duck United Methodist Thurs., June 16 - Puzzles, Crafts the Senior Center at 304-530-2256, Station Square, Fort Pitt Commons, Church, which works with orphans Fri., June 17 - Puzzles, Crafts, 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through Fri- Four Northshore, Timber Court, and vulnerable children in Rwanda. Bible Study, 11:15 day. Anyone who needs extra help with Part D thru DHHR or Social REMINDERS Security you can check and change If you want to pick up/carry out your plan anytime after Dec. 7 to Email us at DUplicate BriDge clUB a meal at the Senior Center call be effective Jan. 2016. Call to set [email protected] by 9:30. Wardensville area, please up an appointment. Regarding: A Howell game was played on Garrett and Bruce Leslie, 42; Kay call by 9:00 a.m. for a home deliv- *************** • subscription requests and questions June 1 with 4 1/2 tables in play Leslie and Charles Leslie, 41; Jim ered meal. Persons under the age The Seniors have necklaces and • online subscriptions • print requests in the South Branch Duplicate Kelly and Steve Kimble, 40 1/2; of 60 are welcome to come and eat other craft items available for sale. • orders for stamps • orders for topographic maps

Bridge Club held at Colt’s Res- Sue Halterman and Helen Cham- with us at a cost of $3.50 per meal. ESTABLISHED 1845 taurant. There were nine pairs bers, 36; and Polly Long and Kath- Any donation over $3.50 would be M OOREFIELD E XAMINER playing 24 boards with an average leen Puffenberger, 36. greatly appreciated. and Hardy County News match-point score of 36. The bridge club meets each Rig Overall winners were Sandra Wednesday at Colt’s Restaurant DONATIONS Assembly of Evans and Polly Ours, 44; Lary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Those making donations were God Church Rev. Brad Taylor Sincere Thanks • Sunday Morning We’d like to express our sincere thanks and Service at 10 a.m. appreciation to our many friends and family for the prayers, • Sunday Night cards, flowers, food, and shared memories of our mother, Mary Catherine Riggleman . Your many acts of Service at 6 p.m. kindness continue to be a great comfort. 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M OOREFIELD (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) Area Representative: 304-530-2307 MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 BECOME INVOLVED GLENDA PARSONS AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org Moorefield, WV •1-304-434-2179 BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 5 social Pratt/Welton Arkansaw News Announce BEATRICE BENNETT Happy late birthday to Wilda er, at Cumberland, Md. recently. Poling, Moorefield, Carol Ours, Arkansaw, May 4, 2016-We Phebus who celebrated her birth- It was good having Chere Link, Petersburg, Carole Helman and Wedding have been having rain everyday, day on April 23. We hope she has Catherine and Gladstone Smith Helen Smith who recently retired but it was getting dry. many more good, healthy and back to church after being sick. from our local Walmart. They Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Welton III Nelson Combs was recently in happy birthdays. Hope we didn’t omit anyone. If so are my friends and we wish them and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Pratt the hospital suffering with dehy- We have just heard that Eugene I apologize. many happy years to follow. would like to announce the mar- dration. He is doing much better Billmeyer, Romney, formerly of Welca Potomac Cluster Spring I have an item I would like to now we are happy to report. Rio and son of George and Eu- meeting was held April 16 at the riage of their children, Amy E. Martha Smith recently had nice Billmeyer passed away. He community building with 25 ladies share with all our readers con- Welton and Jordan M. Pratt. The knee replacement surgery at Win- was 81. Our deepest sympathy to attending. Among them was Hilda cerning heart health. My nephew, two were married in a private cer- chester Medical Center. She has the family. Bradfield and Peggy Phebus. Greg Foltz, has recently under- emony on May 23, 2016 with their returned home and doing much The women of the church re- Declaration Day will be June gone major heart surgery. He has children looking on. Please join us better we are happy to hear. cently sang at the Hawse Nursing 12 at Zion Lutheran Church at 11 had five by-passes. In 2012, Ale- in wishing the new couple years of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Pratt It was nice having Janet Reyn- and Rehab center. Those singing a.m. There will be a covered dish sia, saw a newspaper ad offering love and happiness. olds Fitzwater, Wardensville, with were Nancy Smith, Bobbi Moton, luncheon following the service. a heart check risk at RMH. She us at worship service at Zion. Virginia Smith, Nancy Walker and We hope Courtney Tusing is do- made an appointment for herself Nancy Smith honored Mary we played the piano. After we fin- ing better since he was hospital- and her husband, Greg. At that County Residents J. Smith last Friday with a cake ished, we visited some of the resi- ized at Winchester Medical Cen- time his heart check showed cho- for her birthday. Some of the la- dents. ter. dies who attended were Virginia My twin sister and I have a fa- Happy Birthday to John V. Mill- lesterol and CRP levels were ele- Receive Degrees From Smith, Leah Moyers and Janet vorite set of twins who live local- er, Moorefield. vated. Three years later she made Dove. They also worked on a quilt. ly and they celebrated their 20th We were very sad to know Mary another heart check appointment. Blake Vetter has been under birthday on April 15. They are Mae (Hall) Smith passed away The new tests revealed that his Shepherd University the doctor’s care with cancer. Jade and Rayann Foltz whom we on March 28 at her residence in numbers had increased. The test Please keep Blake in your prayers love and enjoy their company, and Maysville, W.Va. She was a life- showed Greg had limited blood Seven hundred and sixty-eight Jasmine C. Cleaver and also his family. their mother, Tessa Foltz. They time member of Grace Luther- flow at the lower part of his heart. students received degrees during Tara K. Paugh Charles Redden, Janice Foltz, were treated to a concert at the an Church where she served as His catheterization revealed that Shepherd University’s 143rd Com- • Old Fields: Tessa Foltz, Jade and Rayann John Paul Jones arena in Charlot- organist during her high school he had 80 percent blockage. He Foltz, Burdetta Funkhouser, Mary tesville, VA. We wish them many years. She is survived by her hus- mencement on May 7. The gradu- Emily A. Greenwalt underwent coronary bypass sur- Ann Funkhouser, Beatrice Ben- more happy birthdays. band of 62 years, Carl O. Smith, ates from Hardy County are as fol- Located in West Virginia’s East- gery. Since his surgery they have nett, Arnold Heishman, Esther It was great having Paula Brit- Jr. The service was held on March lows: ern Panhandle, Shepherd Univer- Wilkins and Jack Booth were tingham back to church from her 31 at the Grace Lutheran Church been recommending heart check • Baker: sity is a public liberal arts univer- among those attending the Quar- stay in the hospital with pneumo- with Pastor Larry Carter officiat- to others. They have made some Sabrina J. Mongold sity. Shepherd is accredited by the tets on Parade, Saturday evening nia. Welcome back Paula. ing. Our deepest sympathy to Carl lasting lifestyle changes. I hope Jeremy D. Ruffner Higher Learning Commission and at East Hardy High School audi- Janice and Charles Redden and and all the family. this may be helpful to your staff Chelsea L. Wilson is a member of the Council of Pub- torium. I visited our brother, Austin Mill- Congratulations to M. Arvella and also our readers. • Moorefield: lic Liberal Arts Colleges.

Jesus said to him, “Thomas, The family of New Contest Coming to Heritage Weekend because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are Did you know that West Vir- our “historical” forms of agricul- tee wants to encourage everyone those who have not seen and ginia was a large producer of ag- ture, like the potato. He has cre- to start growing their giant pump- yet have believed.” Lacy Cochran riculture commodities before the ated a push to grow more of our kins. While they want all ages to J OHN 20:29 (NKJV) announces a CARD SHOWER in honor of his Industrial Revolution? The Hardy goods locally and create more sus- participate, they especially want to County Tour & Craft Association tainable healthy products while continue paving the way to the fu- th wants to honor that part of the getting back to our “agricultural ture of agriculture by encouraging 95 BIRTHDAY State’s precious history at the 63rd roots.” our youth to participate. They will on June 15 annual Heritage Weekend. The Hardy County Tour & Craft be giving away a US Savings Bond Send greetings to him at Commissioner of Agriculture Association wants to celebrate the to the youth grower with the larg- 1334 Upper Cove Rd., Mathias, WV 26812 Walt Helmick has stated that history of agriculture and helping est pumpkin! Details (time, place, “the USDA has told us that in to pave the road to the future by where to bring your pumpkins, 1927 53,000 acres of potatoes hosting a “Largest Pumpkin Con- etc.) will be developed over the were grown and yielded a har- test” at the 2016 Heritage Week- next few months and you can check vest of more than 6 million bush- end. Always the last full weekend out their Facebook, website www. Benefit Spaghetti Dinner els.” While we aren’t quite there in September, this year Heritage heritageweekend.com, or email yet, the Commissioner is making Weekend will be September 23-25. for Beau Myers and Elaine Herron on Saturday, June 11 us at heritageweekend@hardynet. it his goal to expand on some of The Heritage Weekend Commit- 2-5 p.m. at the Moorefield Church of the Brethren com for information as it becomes available. The Heritage Weekend The menu consists of spaghetti, cole slaw applesauce, bread, tea and Committee looks forward to cel- desserts. Free will offering. There also will be carry outs for $4.00. ebrating the history of agriculture There will also be a silent auction. with you and as always thank you All proceeds will go toward medical costs and non covered medical expenses. for helping to keep history and Baby Boy Myers was diagnosed with a medical condition called Hypoplastic Sun., June 12 • 11a.m. - 1:30p.m. heritage alive in Hardy County. (left heart syndrome) earlier in the first months of Elaine’s pregnancy. Please come out and support them through this difficult time. Mathias Fire Station, Rt. 259, Mathias Menu: Capon Valley • BBQ Chicken • Scalloped Potatoes VFD to Host • Baked Beans • Cole Slaw • Roll • Assorted Desserts • Coffee & Tea Continued from page 1 I CE C REAM S OCIAL The Firemen’s Parade will begin Hosted by Bass United Methodist Church $10 Adults • $5 Children 4–12 at 5 p.m. with lineup at 4 p.m. No June 18, 2016 • 4 to 8 p.m. Carryout Available prior registration is necessary. Wolfe Family Campground (6 miles up South Fork Rd.) Also on Saturday, local favorite Proceeds to benefit the Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire Co. Raw Country will play from 6 - 10 Homemade ice cream, hamburgers, p.m. hot dogs, pulled pork The Capon Valley Volunteer and many other food items to choose from. Fire Department appreciates all the support they receive from the Live music • Bring your lawn chair community. They depend on com- munity support to continue opera- tions. This is their way of giving back to the community that sup- ports them. I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the voters of Hardy County that supported me in the Primary Election. G REGORY E LY H ARDY C OUNTY C LERK Paid for by Candidate 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Scholarships and Grants Awarded by Hardy County Community Foundation By Jean A. Flanagan Patricia Austin with the War- given 110 grants and scholarships Smith received the John and Al- Moorefield Examiner densville Lions Club Story Time totaling more than $227,000 this vina Chalmers Pappas Scholarship talked about the work the volun- year. for essays they wrote. Whetzel is When Steve and Lucy West teers do to promote literacy at “Those funds have gone to pro- a student at Moorefield Interme- wanted to establish an endow- Wardensville Library. Story Time vide everything from hunger relief diate School and Smith is a stu- ment to honor Lucy’s parents, is supported by a grant from the to literacy to 10,000 people and 60 dent at East Hardy Early Middle they looked into a variety of local HCCF. cats and dogs,” Williams said. School. and national charities. They finally The Wardensville Lions Club The Potomac Highlands Ani- The Town of Wardensville, J. decided to place their endowment engages “guest readers” to come mal Rescue is the recipient of Allen Hawkins Town Park, re- with the Hardy County Commu- to the library and read to children grant funding from the HCCF. ceived a grant from the Frances nity Foundation. once a week. In addition, other ac- “In total, the Hardy County Frye and June Orndorff Fund. The HCCF manages and ad- tivities are planned around favor- Community Foundation has pro- Moorefield Intermediate ministers individual, family and ite stories. Those other activities vided $52,500 in grants and schol- School, Moorefield High School, corporate endowments. Fund- involve outdoor adventures and arships in 2016,” Williams said. Potomac Highlands Guild, Chil- ing for a number of scholarships, indoor crafts. “It’s time to give thanks.” dren’s Home Society and the grants and gifts are realized from As she spoke, a collage of pic- Receiving scholarships and Wardensville Lions Club received those endowments. tures of children participating in grants included: grants from the Hardy County “I was really impressed with the Story Time activities were shown. Blair East received the Kaylee Community Endowment Fund. Patty Austin describes the impact of the foundation’s grant to young foundation’s administrative fee “We have the privilege of shar- Grace Whetzel Scholarship. East, Grants previously awarded in- readers at the Wardensville Lion’s Club Story Time. schedule,” Steve said. “The mon- ing books, love and crafts with a graduating senior from East cluded: ey is being handled extremely ef- children in Wardensville,” Aus- Hardy High School, plans to pur- The J. Allen Hawkins Park re- tablished by Ruth Heishman total- organizations to participate. ficiently.” tin said. “Every child goes home sue a career in neo-natal nursing. ceived a grant from the Red Funk- ing $42,462. “Our mission is to connect do- West said the HCCF charges 1 every week with a book in their Sardana Coyle received the Os- houser Town Park Fund. Amy Pancake, executive direc- nors to the causes they care about percent for administration of gen- hands to hopefully begin building car Bean, Bill Clark, ‘Hink’ Fisher Wardensville Community Cen- tor of the HCCF reminded attend- most,” said Michael Funkhouser eral endowments and 2 percent their home library.” and Tom Hawse II Scholarship. ter received a grant from the ees of the Volunteer Hardy event in his opening remarks. “These for scholarships. “Most national Austin said Story Time has Coyle, a graduating senior from Dyer, Vance, Harmon Wardens- coming in August. are gifts that keep giving long after charities charge 6 - 9 percent,” he served more than 50 children. East Hardy High School, has not ville Recreation Fund. Local nonprofit and community the donor is gone.” said. According to Board of Direc- declared a major but is attending East Hardy Early Middle service organizations plan fund- For information about the West spoke to attendees of the tors Chair Yvonne Williams, the the University of Virginia in the School and East Hardy High raising activities and share pro- Hardy County Community Foun- HCCF 2016 Donor and Grantee HCCF has 15 named funds worth fall. School received grants from the ceeds with the HCCF. The founda- dation, call 304-530-3431 or visit Reception held Thursday, May 26. more than $1.3 million. They have Rebecca Whetzel and Seth Hardy County Founding Fund es- tion is encouraging local nonprofit www.hardycountycf.org.

Photos by Jean Flanagan Oscar Bean prsented the Kaylee Grace Whetzel Scholarship to Blair Grantors and grantees gathered to say, “Thanks” at the Hardy County Community Foundation’s 2016 Donor and Grantee Reception. The East. East plans a career in NICU Nursing. check for $52,500 represents the amount of grants and scholarships awarded during the past year. Supreme Court Reverses Continued from page 1 part to the decision. sion could use EASA to block the cause the Supreme Court found Loughry wrote that the Hardy sunshine and impose significant -fi Teets and Keplinger did not violate County Commission’s vote against nancial burdens on a county’s citi- the Open Government Meetings the purchase of the building and zenry.” Act, the court also reverses the ad- the imposition of the fee on July Justice Benjamin also dissented ditional rulings based on that find- 16, 2013 and the matter’s reconsid- in the opinion that the Emergency ing in Circuit Court. eration on Aug. 2, 2013 “without Ambulance Service Act exempts “Specifically, we reverse the proper notice, reek of ‘back-door’ the Hardy County Commission circuit court’s order of October politics” and “offend the very ob- from the notice requirements of 10, 2104, that permanently en- jectives of the Open Government the Open Government Proceed- joined the County Commission Proceedings Act. ings Act. from conducting future proceed- “According, I dissent to the ma- “Given the repeated and sub- ings pertaining to the purchase jority’s conclusion that the Com- stantial violations of the (OGP) of the Baker building and the im- mission’s actions concerning the Act, I believe the circuit court act- plementation of the Emergency Baker building purchase and the ed within its discretion by voiding Ambulance Fee; that granted the ambulance fee are exempt from the commission’s un-noticed ac- Hardy County Citizen’s motion for the Act.” tions in connection with the ser- attorney’s fees and expenses and Loughry said the issue of wheth- vice and by awarding attorney fees awarded them $112,000 plus inter- er ambulance service is available in to the Hardy County Citizens.,” est; and that imposed personal li- Hardy County is disputed. “Only Benjamin wrote. Pictured from left to right, MHS Principal Dwight Williams, Jordan Wolfe, former MHS Principal Avery ability upon Commissioners Teets where ambulance service is ‘not “The commission should not Anderson, Elaine Stickley, Payge Stickley, Jacy Barr, Jill Stickley Wolfe, Ashley Rexrode, Kelsey Hines, and Keplinger.” otherwise available’ does the duty have been enjoined, however, from JoBeth Delawder, Todd Stickley, Tammy Ayers, Brian Wolfe, and Beth Cook. Photo by Jean Flanagan In addition, the Supreme Court of a county commission arguably starting over pursuant to properly reversed the circuit court decision even arise to provide such servic- noticed meetings and the circuit to require Steptoe and Johnson to es,” Loughry wrote. court was without authority to im- MHS Class and Envirothon Team Create refund $26,582 in attorneys fees. Loughry also charged the leg- pose personal liability for commis- In addition to the Supreme islature to amend the Emergency sion expenditures on the individual Continued from page 1 assisted by Carla Hardy with the West Virginia Con- Court’s decision reversing the Ambulance Service Act to ex- commissioners. she said. “We took into account how tall they would servation Agency and the Communitree Program. Circuit Court’s decisions, Jus- pressly exempt it from the Open Benjamin also agreed with the get, so as not to obscure the lettering.” A brief ceremony was held dedicating the garden tices Brent Benjamin and Allen Government Proceedings Act and majority that the fees paid to Step- Members of the Class of 2014 and the Enrivothon Loughry II both filed briefs con- opined, “the Legislature never toe and Johnson should not be re- Team returned to MHS to plant the trees and other to Wilt and other students and staff who have passed senting in part and dissenting in intended that a county commis- funded. bushes on Friday, May 27. The former students were this life.

At the Capital Continued from page 3 may not be the vehicle we would He said tax increases are “going to whether to call the Legislature ment shut down, but we also have pecially unlikely in the Senate, prefer to ride in.” have to be part of the solution” to back earlier than that. to have a responsible budget.” the people of West Virginia. Cer- where the 18-member Republican tainly, we should not lie to them so With the July 1 deadline loom- balance the budget. “Time is obviously of the es- Legislators could attempt to ing, Stadelman said the governor On Thursday, the Legislature sence. We will take action as override the governor’s veto, but majority would need to sway five they will send us back here in the is working on a new, concise bud- recessed the special session un- quickly as possible,” Stadelman probably lack the two-thirds ma- fall (election).” Senate Democrats to vote to over- get plan to present to legislators til June 12, and Stadelman said said. “The governor obviously jority vote needed to override a About the strongest support when they return to Charleston. Tomblin had not decided Friday does not want to see state govern- veto of a budget bill. That is es- ride Tomblin’s veto. advocates of the bill could muster was to note that the state has to have some budget plan in place by July 1 to avoid a state government shutdown. “We’re not going to able, we’ve shown, to pass revenue measures between the House and Senate, the Republicans and the Demo- crats,” said Delegate Bill Ander- son, R-Wood. “This is the vehicle we have in front of us right now. It

The Region VII Workforce Development Board Annual Dinner Meeting will be held on June 9, 2016. The meeting is being held at Eastern WV Community & Technical College in Moorefield, WV and will begin at 6 p.m. To RSVP, or for meeting infor - mation, contact Stacy Swick at 304-530-5258. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 7 liBrary winDOws Summer Reading Is Almost the mementos in her parents’ attic quite sure she is ready to make the save her own life. infested in the bizarre and ex- Lady Liberty’s Holiday by Jen- Here is a photograph of a little girl, with transition. A Hero of France by Alan Furst treme circumstances of war. nifer Arena – When the Statue of Sign-up for the 2016 Summer a code and a hand-written mes- A Daughter’s Dream (Charmed – As the German military police The First Signs: My Quest to Un- Liberty decides she wants to see Reading Program begins Friday, sage on the back: ‘May God for- Amish Life; 2) by Shelley Shepa- heighten surveillance, members of lock the Mysteries of the World’s more of America, she leaves her June 10th at the library. The pro- give me.’ rd Gray – A young teacher and a the French Resistance face a new Oldest Symbols by Genevieve von post in New York to explore. gram is open to all ages (infant to The Emperor’s Revenge (Oregon farmer must heal old wounds from threat dispatched by the Reich. Petzinger – Archaeologist Gen- Wanted! 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Hidden among talented New York wife who is not ponent, protect her daughter, and awake, sane, uninfected, and un- their adventures together. fur. Moorefield and PSD Work Continued from page 1 South Branch. We had to identify tial sources of contamination were Another aspect of the plan is for the Baker plant draws water. ber of the public to attend the a Source Water Protection Team. a secondary source or whether we identified, “the South Branch is the town to determine the feasibil- “There are 4,419 acres in the meeting, said there was another Some of the members are common could connect to another utility. our backup water source.” ity of an electronic monitoring sys- watershed and 1,243 in the Zone ongoing source of contamination to both. There’s no other utility.” The ZCC for the South Fork is tem that will continually measure of Critical Concern,” Moyers said. at the Parker Hollow Lake. Each entity held a public meet- In the event of a water contami- 12.3 miles south of the water plant, certain contaminants in the water. “We produce 58,000 gallons per “There are no bathrooms any- ing to engage the public and get nation, the town has 1 1/2 - 2 days located on Water Plant Drive in “We’re still discussing that,” Ga- day and have a 185,000 gallon stor- where,” he said. “It’s a public rec- their comments about the plan. supply in storage, if Pilgrim’s Pride Moorefield. gnon said. “The least expensive, age tank. If the mulch plant were reation area. Lots of people come “Our first task was to identify continues to operate at full pro- The ZCC for the South Branch most reliable system is around to close, we would have five days there to fish. Fishermen aren’t go- potential sources of contamina- duction. “If the plant shuts down, is 14.5 miles south of the plant. $95,000 and would cost us $20,000 worth of water.” ing to leave to go to the bathroom. tion,” Moyers said. “Then we have we have 5 to 7 days,” Gagnon said. The first source of potential con- a year for operation and mainte- The majority of the Baker wa- There should at least be a Johnny to tell how we will prevent those Gagnon said there are two tamination on the South Fork is nance. We’re still trying to decide ter is supplied to Grant County Blue there.” potential sources from becoming “zones” that must be identified. agriculture, Gagnon said. The sec- if that’s feasible.” Mulch/Loudoun Heights Facility Moyers said the PSD has iden- actual sources of contamination.” “The first is the Zone of Criti- ond is a roadway spill and the third The plan, getting a team in place in Baker. tified the private septic systems in A third component of the plan cal Concern, which is up to five are septic tank failures. and communicating with the public “Our main source of potential the area as potential sources of is to evaluate the feasibility of pur- hours away, based on average wa- “Road accidents are actually are all good, Gagnon said. “It got contamination is the Columbia contamination and he will add a chasing an electronic monitoring ter flow. The second is the Zone more likely than a significant ag- us thinking about and looking at Gas Hardy Compression Facility,” recommendation for a port-a-potty system. of Peripheral Concern, which is riculture incident,” Gagnon said. our procedures. Moyers said. “They have potential at Parker Hollow Lake. The West Virginia Bureau of 10 hours away. That’s not just the “With agriculture the fear is fertil- “We’ve had these procedures all contaminants on site and there “We have continuous and ongo- Public Health and the West Vir- main stream, but includes any side izer or fuel. There are a handful of along. If we know what’s going on, could be a potential release of hy- ing communications with Colum- ginia Department of Environmen- streams.” farms on the South Fork, but all of we know what to do. drocarbons from the site.” bia Gas,” Moyers said. “We work tal Protection provided maps and Gagnon said the ZCC for the them have nutrient management “If we let people know where Moyers said the second source with the agriculture agencies and other data for the utilities. Monica South Fork is not too large. The plans.” the Zone of Critical Concern is, of potential contamination is agri- know the farmers use Best Man- Whyte, Environmental Resource ZCC for the South Branch is an- One of the recommendations they can help us keep an eye on cultural, in the form of animal feed agement Practices. We are in con- Specialist with the West Virginia other story. that will be included in the plan is things.” lot operations. “Here we’re talking tact with first responders about Department of Health and Hu- “The ZCC for the South Branch signage on the two rivers. about increases in organic matter plans that are in place if there’s man Resources Bureau for Public encompasses Petersburg,” he said. “We’re not quite sure of the Baker Water in the water source,” he said. ever an accident.” Health, worked with both teams “They have a sewage treatment wording yet, but something to the The task of identifying poten- Because all agricultural opera- Moyers said the component of and attended both public meet- plant, Adele Polymers, other in- effect that ‘This water is a source tial sources of contamination for tions are required to have nutrient the plan which asked the PSD to ings. dustrial facilities and all the NP- of drinking water for the town of the PSD was simple compared to management plans in place, Moy- evaluate the feasibility of an elec- Both Moorefield and the PSD DES permit holders.” Moorefield. Please report con- the town of Moorefield. The PSD ers said the potential for contami- tronic monitoring system is out of also worked with information pro- The National Pollutant Dis- tamination.’ We’re also going to only “manufactures” water at the nation was minimal. the question for them. vided by Cerrone Associates, Inc., charge Elimination System permits get some pamphlets printed to in- Baker plant. Other PSD customers The third source of potential “It costs $100,000 for the equip- an engineering firm from Wheel- are issued by the federal govern- crease public awareness.” are supplied with water purchased contamination identified in the ment and $20,000 a year to oper- ing. ment. They identify point-source Gagnon said as a result of new from the town of Moorefield. Baker watershed are roads in the ate,” he said. “It’s just something pollutant discharges that go di- software the town purchased to The Baker watershed consists of ZCC. “Any vehicle carrying haz- we can’t afford. Moorefield Water System rectly into water sources. Concen- process water payments, there is two main streams, the Parker Hol- ardous material could contaminate “The bottom line is that we will “Our primary source of wa- trated animal feed operations are an alert system that will contact af- low Run and Camp Branch Run. the watershed if there is an acci- do whatever we can to prevent ter is the South Fork,” Gagnon required to have NPDES permits. fected users in the event of a con- Those streams supply water to the dent,” Moyers said. contamination and have plans in said. “Our secondary source is the While Gagnon said those poten- tamination. 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After a year of developing a ternet movies, the previous man- community working group, nego- agers decided it was time to close. tiating with the land owners, re- Once closed, the community searching new digital movie pro- realized the importance of the jectors, and forming a non-profit drive-in and several citizens de- organization, the Warner Drive-In cided to do something about it. is on its way to being opened once A sign-up book to save the drive- again. in was placed at the Korner Shop The organization, The Warner- in Franklin. In just a few months, Drive-In Cultural and Resource hundreds of people shared memo- Center, Inc. (WDI) is signing a ries of times past and the desire to two year lease/purchase agree- bring their children and grandchil- ment with Franklin Oil Company dren for such a unique experience. (FOC), owners of the property. A “Save the Drive-In” Facebook Jeffrey F. Bowers of Bowers and page was started and the Pendle- Bowers Law Firm in Franklin ton Chamber of Commerce and worked with WDI and FOC and to Convention and Visitors Bureau secure the property. offered their office and staff to get “Jeff did a fabulous job. We the “ball rolling”. would not be this close without his A group of local citizens came help”, stated Bob Davis, Chair- together and formed the WDI. man of WDI. “We have two years “We weren’t sure we could do it, to raise the purchase price but our but we just kept plugging away”, Moviegoers await a screening of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ at Warner’s Drive-In in May of 2010. The outdoor movie theater closed in 2014 fundraising efforts need to start stated Jessica Basagic, Treasurer after the movie industry stopped producing film for traditional projectors. Photo by Mike Mallow immediately because of the cost of of the WDI. “We took it one step converting to digital movie projec- at a time and crossed each hurdle The WDI meeting will be held na Bruns, John Connor, Mike Mal- tors, refurbishing of the concession as it came.” on Saturday, June 25, 6 p.m. at low, Gail Price, Kim Ruddle, and stand, and upgrades to the drive-in “Now we are ready to ask the M&M Auction Emporium in structures.” community for help”, says Dr. Hal Stickley. Franklin, which will be followed The cost of the digital projec- King Seegar, Vice-Chairman of the For more information check by a fundraiser auction. Donated tor is one of the main reasons the WDI. “We are planning a meeting out the WDI website at www.War- drive-in closed in 2014. Along with to be held in Franklin to give out items will be accepted at the Em- other costs of maintaining the fa- more information on what is need- porium starting June 18. nerDriveInWV.org or www.face- cilities and competition from In- ed and how each citizen can help.” Other WDI members are Brian- book.com/WarnersDriveInWV 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016

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Changing Seasons Mars and Jupiter Visible in June

By Dr. Bob Doyle with a small telescope or with bin- News from the Lost River Valley Special to Examiner oculars mounted on a tripod. On June 14, the moon appears above Mars is a bright orange point the bright star Spica of Virgo. On of light in the southeastern eve- June 17, the moon appears above ning sky. The planet Jupiter is (north of) the planet Mars. On the brightest point of light in the June 18, the moon appears near evening sky, moving from south to the planet Saturn and the pinkish southwest as evening hours pass. star Antares of the Scorpion. On June 3, Saturn is opposite the The moon is full in the evening sun, rising at sunset and visible from June 19 through 20, then ap- all through the night. Saturn is pearing in front of the star group then about 840 million miles from Ophiuchus. To the right or west Earth. Because of Saturn’s south- of the moon is the planet Saturn. The moon appears half full in erly position, it might be midnight In the eastern evening sky shines before its rings can be seen clearly the Summer Triangle, a big trio of the southern dawn sky. Sunrise lo- through a telescope. bright stars. The Triangle’s bright- cally is at about 5:51 a.m. and sun- The moon swings from the est star is white-blue Vega, the set is at 8:47 p.m. This is the time morning to the evening side of the highest of the three stars. Below of the year with the latest sunsets. sun on June 5. At dusk on June 7, and to the left of Vega is Deneb The Frostburg State University the moon can be seen as a crescent of the Swan. To the right and be- Planetarium will have a free pub- in the western dusk. The moon low Vega is Altair, marking the lic planetarium program on Satur- appears close to Regulus, Leo’s eye of Aquila, the Eagle. High in day, June 11, at 8 p.m. featuring a brightest star, on June 10. On the the south is the bright golden star full dome movie. The planetarium next night, the moon appears near Arcturus, found by extending the (Multimedia Learning Center) is the bright planet Jupiter. Orange handle of the Big Dipper outward. in room 186 of the Gira Center. Mars is still quite a sight in the Lower in the south is the bright FSU is committed to making all eastern evening sky with the plan- planet Jupiter. Below and to the Front Row Left to Right: Harold Michael, Krista Pence Strawderman, Bryan Ward, Naomi Moyer, Willard of its programs, services and ac- et Saturn below and to the left (of right of Jupiter is Regulus, mark- Barb. Back Row Left to Right:Jay Fansler, Craig Hose, Richard Delwarder tivities accessible to persons with Mars). ing the heart of Leo. Summer of- disabilities. To request accommo- By SARA JENKINS- day was the Ribbon Cutting Cer- Krista Pence Strawderman, Hardy The evening moon appears half ficially begins on June 20 when dations through the ADA Com- RIGGLEMAN emony for the Hall of Honor in County Sheriff Bryan Ward, Hall full (first quarter) on June 12. the sun’s direct rays shine farthest On Saturday, May 28, friends pliance Office, call 301-687-4102 Memory of Stanley Moyer, Math- Organizers Naomi Barb and Wil- Along the moon’s straight edge, north at a latitude of 23.5 degrees gathered at the Old Mathias 12 ias resident. Some of those who the sun there rises, lighting up the (e.g., Havana, Cuba). Locally, this or use a Voice Relay Operator at lard Barb , Jay Fansler, Hardy Year School to enjoy time getting supported this event were Hardy crater rims and mountain peaks. day has the longest duration of 1-800-735-2258. reacquainted with old classmates. County Commissioner Harold Mi- County Magistrate Craig Hose This is the best time of the month sunlight –15 hours – and a night Dr. Bob Doyle is a professor emer- One of the many activities of the chael, Mathias Ruritan President and Pastor Richard Delawder. to view lunar surface features lasting nine hours. itus at Frostburg State University.

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Story & Photo 210 wins in football. By Carl Holcomb Mongold played football, bas- Moorefield Examiner ketball, and baseball for Moore- field. The Moorefield High School He led the team in scoring for Athletic Hall of Fame induction basketball his senior year and was ceremony on May 31 in the audito- one of the best fastball and curve- rium featured 16 former coaches, ball pitchers for the Yellow Jack- players, or supporters to create a ets, recording a 0.00 ERA his se- total of 35 Yellow Jacket hall of nior year and issued zero walks fame members. during the junior campaign, mean- This year Nathan Bergdoll and while tossing two no-hitters includ- the alumni hall of fame committee ing one against Martinsburg for did extensive research and came the Region IV championship, but up with 16 quality nominations. lost in the state tournament 5-2 in The 2016 Moorefield High a game that started at 11:00 p.m. School Hall of Fame inductees due to rain delays. from 1942 to 1985 are: Gerald Shupe is the second female Calhoun (1942), Mask Harwood Moorefield High School Athletic Hall of Fame named 16 new members at the induction ceremony during the sports banquet: Pictured in elected to the MHS Hall of Fame (1943), Eugene Baldwin (1951), the MHS hallway are new inductee Rick Clark, former inductee George Hott (for Tack Clark), former inductee Warden Hott, new inductees and was a track and field star for Jim Vance (1951), Harlon Hott Bill Keller, Harlon Hott, James Hardy (for Gerald Calhoun), Holly Martin, Larry Eye, Gary Barr, Herb Hawse, Pat Kearns, Susie Shupe, and Pam the Yellow Jackets. (1952), Pat Kearns (1953), Jack Fitzwater (for Jack Smith), and Jim Vance. Shupe never lost in the discus Smith (1954), Harold Mongold her entire career, winning the (1956), Tack Clark (N/A), Gary ing World War II and fought in Calhoun coached football for baseball at Potomac State Col- Football from 1939-43 which in- state championship four times and Barr (1966), William “Bill” Hunt Korea and was the captain of the 41 years in Maryland and became lege. cluded a 62-0 victory over Keyser. set an all-time record at the state (1968), Herb Hawse (1971), Larry Seabees. the winningest coach with 185 vic- He was drafted by the Boston Clark also coached baseball meet in the event. Eye (1971), Rick Park (1973), Hol- After returning from the war, tories. Red Sox, but stayed to play for and football for Keyser including Shupe competed well in the shot ly Martin (1978), and Susie Shupe Calhoun went to Potomac State Clark played football and base- the Moorefield American Legion a state baseball championship and put all four years including a state (1985). College, Shepherd, and WVU ball at Allegany High School and Baseball team. was inducted into the Golden Tor- championship, but it was softball Calhoun served in the Navy dur- playing football. Davis and Elkins College, plus Clark coached at Moorefield nado Hall of Fame, accumulating Continued on page 2B

2016 Class A Gymnasts Jump For Joy Strawderman Signs To Play Softball All- With Military Welcome State Team Baseball For As Voted on by the West Virginia Ohio Valley Sports Writers Association University Class A First team P — Riley Bennington, Wheeling Central, So. Story by Carl Holcomb (captain) P — Katie Gasvoda, Madonna, So. Moorefield Examiner P — Marissa Garlitz, Wheeling Central, So. P — Emilee Walker, Man, So. East Hardy senior shortstop Bryce Strawderman IF — Courtney Dotson, Williamstown, Jr. signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Ohio IF — Courtney Walker, Cameron, So. Valley University and plans to major in sports man- IF — Taylor Cosper, Paden City, Sr. agement. IF — Abbey Ammons, Clay-Battelle, So. Ohio Valley University is a Christian liberal arts IF — Cydnee Lambert, Man, Sr. school in Vienna and was founded in 1958 by the OF — Jordan Fox, St. Marys, Sr. churches of Christ. OF — Courtney Swenskie, South Harrison, Jr. The mission statement is: We seek to transform OF — Savannah Kite, Moorefield, Sr. lives in a Christ-centered academic community UTIL — Chelsea Gale, St. Joseph, Sr. that integrates higher learning, biblical faith, and UTIL — Nellie King, Williamstown, Jr. service to God and humanity. UTIL — Chase Christy, Buffalo, Sr. The Fighting Scots Baseball team is led by skip- UTIL — Allie Cook, Wheeling Central, Sr. per Chad Porter, who is very excited to have Straw- C — Sophia Recrosio, Madonna, Fr. derman join the team. C — Skylar Bogan, Wirt County, So. Ohio Valley University is a NCAA Division II school in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Second team for baseball. P — Talia Corbett, Charleston Catholic, Sr. “Bryce is an outstanding young man, student, P — Ashley Fridley, Fayetteville, So. and player. I feel he will have a positive impact on P — Haylee Daniels, Man, Jr. (captain) our program and I’m excited to get him on cam- IF — Caitlyn Kassay, Clay-Battelle, Fr. pus,” Ohio Valley Baseball Coach and Athletic Di- IF —Rachel Payton, St. Marys, Jr. rector Chad Porter commented. IF — Kendell Carson, Charleston Catholic, Sr. “We are building a program and to reach our IF — Paige Metzgar, St. Joseph, Jr. goals we need winners. Not just great players, the IF — Kaitlyn Ferns, Wheeling Central, Fr. whole package. It’s about filling a roster with the OF — Courtney Hamilton, Fayetteville, Jr. right players. Players who are high character, good OF — Brooklyn Hinzman, Doddridge County, students, and good players. Bryce is the right fit for Fr. our program, he is what we are looking for.” OF — Madison West, Tyler Consolidated, Jr. Strawderman feels blessed to have the opportu- UTIL — Kira Riffle, Clarksburg Notre Dame, Fr. nity to play at Ohio Valley University and desired UTIL — Abbey Mele, Bishop Donahue, Sr. to be in a small, Christian environment. UTIL — Bethany Smith, Moorefield, Jr. “I love God. There’s obviously no one else like UTIL — Katlynn Rasnake, Buffalo, So. Him,” East Hardy senior Bryce Strawderman re- UTIL — Vanessa Templeton, Tyler Consolidated, marked. Jr. United States Army Specialist Terry Cavey returned home from deployment to surprise his daugh- “He’s blessed me with the ability to play base- C — Sydney Keffer, Man, Jr. ters, Breanna and Daina, at their gymnastics expo at Moorefield Middle School. ball at OVU and I just feel pleasured to be able to C — Sommer South, Bishop Donahue, Sr. continue to do the sport I love. Ohio Valley gave me a good offer. It was an opportunity I couldn’t Special honorable mention Story & Photo immediately, while Breanna, age eight, had a huge turn down and I have an opportunity to start next Cheyenne Currey, Doddridge County; Hope By Carl Holcomb smile and started screaming in her father’s ear. year. It’s beautiful up there, a beautiful baseball Ruza, Bishop Donahue; Kelsie Meintel, Cam- Moorefield Examiner “I’m happy daddy is home. You made me scream field, the campus, everything up there. The college eron; Cheyenne Currey, Doddridge County; Julia in your ear,” Breanna exclaimed and later rattled only has 400 students in it and it felt like home. Hahn, East Hardy; Faith Norris, Fayetteville; Haley Jodie’s Jymnasts surprised two of their own gym- off a list of chores he needed to complete. It’s exciting that I don’t have to change anything. Wanstreet, Gilmer County; Bayley Wellings, Gilmer nasts as their US Army father Terry Cavey came “I was very surprised to see my father today. I I can go to class and see 25 people and go on with County; Makayla Adkins, Greenbrier West; Mere- home from a year deployment to surprise them didn’t know he was coming. I’m glad he is home,” my day. My major will be sports management. The dith Lauderdale, Greenbrier West; Courtney Kac- during the annual expo at Moorefield Middle Daina Cavey noted. baseball coach teaches business classes there, but zmarek, Madonna; Taylor Thompson, Madonna; School last Sunday creating shouts and tears of joy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the gymnasium as this he might not next year since he has the athletic di- Ashley Mordan, Notre Dame; Aubrey Neff, Paden “It seemed like it took forever to get home here. emotional welcome home greeting continued. rector’s job. I know that men’s lacrosse coach is a Continued on page 3B It’s great, I can’t describe it. I knew they were going Army Specialist Terry Cavey, age 37, has been sports management teacher, so it should be excit- to be excited, but I didn’t think they would be that serving in the military for four years and was re- ing. They have a pretty good shortstop right now excited,” Army Specialist Terry Cavey remarked. cently deployed to Iraq for the past year. Jodie’s Jymnasts coach Jodie Long kept this wel- Cavey is an Apache Helicopter Mechanic with Continued on page 3B come home party a huge secret, but first paid trib- the 15 Delta M.O.S., 3-6 Calvary Battalion provid- ute to all those who served in the military current- ing support to the troops. ly in attendance before recognizing the gymnasts Cavey will be earning a promotion to Sergeant who have parents serving. in the coming months and has been currently sta- “I have always been a strong supporter of the tioned at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. military. I was so honored to be a part of this. I His family had lived down in Texas with him, but have so much respect for the military, so to be able recently moved back to the Petersburg area to be to do this was amazing. It was very exciting,” Jodie closer to his wife’s family. Long stated. Daina and Breanna were students at Moorefield After an electric guitar themed Star-Spangled Intermediate and Moorefield Elementary several Banner was played, then Army Specialist Terry years ago. Cavey entered the gymnasium to the surprise of Back in 2012, Specialist Cavey was recognized his two daughters Daina and Breanna who both by the fifth grade class at Moorefield Intermedi- had wide eyed expressions when racing over for a ate School with Paxton Coby giving him a plaque in huge hug. thankfulness of his service to our country. Photo provided by Chad Williams There were opposite reactions to seeing their fa- Cavey was the guest of honor at Moorefield Savannah Kite, Moorefield - First Team ther as Daina, a 14-year old, was drawn to tears Continued on page 3B Bryce Strawderman signs letter of intent to Ohio Valley University with parents and EH coaches. 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 South Branch Potomac Zirk Makes Class A State Softball All-Tournament Team Lanes & The Kids Bowl Free Summer Bowling Program Giving Away Millions Of Dollars In Free Bowling Games Again This Summer

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MHS Inducts 16 Continued from page 1B Smith didn’t attend MHS, be- Vance is a historian and the IV All-Tournament team and the area newspapers and earned Bean Award winner and had an cause he had to work to support author of the book called ‘Seven joined his brothers in “Cat Alley” the PVC scoring title with an av- outstanding baseball career con- that she grew to love which wasn’t his family after the eighth grade. Golden Years’ describing the suc- to play ball. erage of over 24 points per game. tinue at Potomac State College. offered during her high school ca- Smith was an avid supporter of cess of the Moorefield Baseball Hott served in WWII and later Kearns set the PVC scoring re- reer. Martin was teammates with MHS athletics and the boosters Interstate League. returned to become the football Shupe won a state softball cord at 441 points and guided the MLB Hall of Famer John Kruk at program including holding the po- Hawse was a member of the coach in Franklin. championship with a local team Yellow Jackets to their sixth con- Potomac State and almost made it sition of president from 1972-79. 27-0 basketball team which lost in Hott coached golf, baseball, and later earned an All-American secutive section title. to the world series. He was a youth baseball coach, the state tournament, but earned and football for 39 years at New- Team honor in Dallas, Texas and Martin was a three-sport ath- The Los Angeles Dodgers played fast pitch softball, and was all-tournament honors, then led port News, including seven All- also became an All-World All-Star lete for the Yellow Jackets, playing drafted Martin, who played in the an official for basketball and base- the baseball team with an all-state Americans, five All-Pro, and some after playing in the world tourna- baseball, football, and basketball. minor league system for a number ball, but was still working with selection. in baseball for Clemson and the ment in Lubbock, TX. Martin was selected to the All- of seasons. MHS in his spare time as a score- Barr was All-PVC and All-State Mets. When Shupe was in Little PVC baseball team twice and first The Moorefield High School board operator and equipment in basketball and football thrice, “This was great, because I grew League, she was the first girl to team basketball, and played as a Athletic Hall of Fame continues to transporter for games. but four time honoree in baseball up here. All the brothers we had hit a home run and first to make defensive back in football. make the Hive grow with Yellow Eye played football, baseball, for All-PVC. here was big time in football, bas- the all-star team, plus won four Martin was named the M.A. Jacket pride. and basketball for the Yellow Jack- During his career, Barr set a ketball, and baseball. It was big softball throwing youth champion- ets. school basketball record with deal for us. It started a little be- ships in Hershey’s Track and Field. Eye was a tuner and played end 1,051 points and improved his fore us, but all of us contributed to “It’s incredible. It’s a great hon- Let the staff and defensive back for the football baseball numbers to .309. or to be the second female to do Moorefield athletics,” MHS Ath- team. this,” MHS Athletic Hall of Famer Hunt coached MHS Volleyball letic Hall of Famer Harlon Hott at HCWC He was a member of the unde- Susie Shupe remarked. from 1998-2001 and led the track commented. feated basketball squad helping “I just did track in high school team from the 1980’s to 2004. Park played football and base- help you Moorefield as the second leading and one year of basketball. I set Hunt attended Potomac State ball for Moorefield. He was No. scorer and was an All-PVC and find a two state track records and PVC College and Fairmont College. 74 on the jersey, but No. 1 in your All-State player. records, individual track meet re- The middle school gym and heart according to Mr. Hines. He was one of the best pitchers balance cords. It’s amazing to have set all track was named after Hunt in Park was a defensive and offen- for the Yellow Jackets throwing a those records and I can’t describe 2006. sive tackle, but a strong fullback one-hitter with 13 strikeouts as a with diet the feeling. I went to college for He won sportsmanship and on third down conversions. freshman in his first start and add- one semester, but after the 1985 character awards for his time in Park helped the Yellow Jackets and ed a no-hitter as a sophomore. flood, my parents couldn’t afford Moorefield. beat Keyser for the first time in 20 Eye pitched nine innings in a 6-5 to send me and I had to quit. I Hott was a three-sport athlete years and was awarded a football exercise. state championship loss to Park- started playing softball and have including the 1951 basketball un- scholarship at WVU. ersburg including a 10-1 record. coached Little League Softball a defeated PVC squad. 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Each won their rne, St. Joseph; Mady Hardbarger, ericks, South Harrison; Jordan Tournament, but it ended in heartbreak. The things started horribly for the Mountaineers. first two games, and the combined scores were WVU trailed 8-0 in the third inning, but they Wirt County Martin, South Harrison; Jordyn Mountaineers were in a bracket with top seeded 45-9. TCU swept through its regional (each re- did not give up. They chipped away and actu- Rowh, Notre Dame; Cora Younts, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and Kansas State. They gion is a four-team double elimination bracket). opened with a strong 6-0 shutout over Okla- ally took the lead. The Mountaineers held a Oklahoma State did as well, and beat its regional Richwood; Cloey Toney, Sherman; Honorable Mention homa. Ross Vance had to enter the game when 10-9 lead in the ninth inning, but TCU got the top seed—and national #7 seed--Clemson twice. Brooke Persinger, Buffalo; Tori Natalie Payton, St. Marys; Rachel starting pitcher Michael Grove was injured af- game-tying run in the ninth inning. The Frogs Texas Tech advanced to the finals of its bracket scored one in the tenth, and WVU could not an- Allen, Calhoun County; Marissa Roque, Wahama; Hannah Mozin- ter just two batters (and one out). Vance allowed and lost the first game to 2-seed Dallas Baptist swer. TCU won 11-10 in ten innings, and it was a just one hit the rest of the game, and WVU bats (the winner-take-all final game was Monday). Meintel, Cameron; Nicole Mos- go, Wheeling Central; Kristin Har- heartbreaking loss to end the season. took care of the rest. Another interesting note was that defending na- sor, Doddridge County; Mikala mon, Williamstown; Jessi Lockhart, When the NCAA made its selections the In the second game WVU faced Texas Tech, tional champ UVa was eliminated in its region. following day, WVU was not on the list. They Keplinger, Doddridge County; Wirt County. They lost games to East Carolina and William the Mountaineers once again lost a starter ear- had a low RPI, and the great finish to the sea- ly, when Chad Donato had to leave in the sec- son wasn’t enough. They were listed as one of & Mary – the same W&M team that was swept ond inning. BJ Myers came in, and Blake Smith the “First 3 Out”, so they did come close. While by WVU in the Mountaineer’s last home series was able to finish the game, and WVU upset the you can make a good argument for the Moun- in May. Red Raiders, 9-4. That meant that in four games taineers, their losses in the middle of the season The regional winners advance to super-re- against a Top 10 team, WVU was 2-2. came back to haunt them. WVU players are up- gionals this weekend. Those are best 2-out-of-3 Oklahoma knocked off Texas Tech in the set, but hopefully they learned a valuable les- series, where the winners advance to the eight- consolation bracket, and needed two wins over son. They have a vast majority of their players team College World Series in Omaha. TCU fac- WVU to get to the Championship game. They returning, and a good recruiting class coming in, es Texas A&M (the #4 overall seed). Oklahoma didn’t even get one. Conner Dotson avoided the so they have a chance for a great run next year. State gets the winner of South Carolina vs UNC- starting pitcher jinx, and WVU bats once again The Big 12 did get three teams in the tourney: Wilmington. If Texas Tech advanced they face went crazy, and WVU won 11-1. The game was TCU, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State. The first East Carolina. Julia Hahn, East Hardy - Special Honorable Mention 2016 All-PVC Softball and Baseball Teams 2016 ALL-PVC SOFTBALL Bethany Smith, Moorefield County Jesse Miller (12) East Hardy TEAM Kayleigh Arbogast, Pocahontas Luke Cooper (11) Pendleton Braxton Rider (12) Pocahontas Audrey Helman, Pendleton County County County County Dominique Meadows, Tucker Trey Cooper (11) Pendleton Will Schoonover (12) Moore- Jessica Helman, Pendleton County County field County Jestin Cosner (12) Moorefield Bryce Strawderman (12) East Brandy Roberts, Pendleton PVC Softball Coach of the Michael Crabtree (12) Paw Paw Hardy County Year: Brooke Springer, Pendleton Nathan Evans (12) Union Brett Tharp (10) East Hardy Caylie Simmons, Pendleton County. Justin Fike (11) Tucker County Austin Whetzel (11) East Hardy County Tim Hevener (12) Pendleton Julia Hahn, East Hardy 2016 ALL-PVC DIVISION 1A County 2016 Potomac Valley Confer- Skye Metzer, East Hardy BASEBALL TEAM Shayne Liller (10) Tucker ence Division 1A Baseball Coach- Lexi Strawderman, East Hardy County of-the-Year is Sam Yokum, Pend- Bethany Smith, Moorefield - Second Team Sumer Flinn, Moorefield Name (Grade) School Corey McDonald (11) East leton County HS. Savannah Kite, Moorefield Logan Cooper (12) Pendleton Hardy

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Continued from page 1B Strawderman’s work ethic, talent, At the end of the day, work ethic, in the middle infield and possibly cited to see him grow,” Coach Por- ley has made a great decision in and passion for baseball which dedication are exactly what we are pitch for the Fighting Scots. ter noted. choosing to offer him this scholar- who’ll be a junior next year. They was brought to his attention by his looking for. We don’t want anyone “Each year our program tries to East Hardy Coach Chad Wil- ship and he will be getting a great have a senior graduating at second base, so I’ll probably be at second friend who is the baseball coach at in our program that likes baseball, be better than the last, with that liams shared his thoughts on kid who will be a good ball player, base if I can play. Knowing that I’ll Frankfort High School. instead, we want players who love being said, each day is an oppor- coaching Strawderman and his leader, and teammate for the next have people with the same belief “I learned of Bryce from my best baseball. Bryce is passionate about tunity for any player to earn a posi- hope for future success in Vienna four years,” East Hardy skipper makes everything simpler, every- friend, Matt Miller who is the head baseball and loves it.” tion. I’m excited to see how Bryce which is attainable based on his Chad Williams commented. thing more common. They have baseball coach at Frankfort High Strawderman has seen primary competes for a starting position. strong work ethic. Strawderman finished his se- chapel everyday Monday through School,” Coach Porter stated. roles as a shortstop and pitcher in We see Bryce as a middle infielder “I’m very proud of Bryce for nior season for the Cougars with a Friday. There’s not any baseball “Bryce is a very good baseball high school and was recognized as and will take a look at him on the how hard he has worked to earn .453 batting average with 39 runs games or practice on Sunday, it’s player. It is my hope that his speed a first team all-state infielder for mound. But, nothing is out of the this opportunity to get an educa- and 22 stolen bases in addition to God’s day.” and athleticism will make an im- two straight seasons. question, he is a very good player tion and continue his baseball ca- a 3.16 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 55 Coach Porter is encouraged by mediate impact on our program. There will be avenues to play who can fill multiple roles. I’m ex- reer. Coach Porter at Ohio Val- 1/3 innings pitched.

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Continued from page 1B During his time at Fort Bliss, the water cup relay race. military homage for two of their bers this year and 85 performed in ented skills learned over the sea- Cavey joined fellow soldiers in Specialist Cavey was over- own was quite fitting. the expo to a capacity crowd with son, then there is a camp on July Middle School and there was a having fun at field days for the whelmed with joy seeing his This organization has been pro- ages ranging from Pre-K to 8th 18-22. thunderous applause for him as local elementary schools and the daughters and having the op- viding school supplies for all of the grade, although there were even a Jodie Long was a cheerleader in he arrived and during his welcome respect the students had of them portunity to watch them perform counties from which the gymnasts couple three year olds performing. college and now takes those tum- back hugs with his daughters and reminded him of his own children. again. are from: Hardy County, Grant This club meets from Septem- bling skills learned and applies family members in the stands. According to the Fort Bliss Jodie Jymnasts has been in exis- County, Hampshire County, Min- ber to May once per week depend- them to the gymnastics, but during One patch on his shoulder had Bugle, when Cavey was with the tence for the past 12 years and has eral County, and Pendleton Coun- ing on the age group on Mondays her day job she is a second grade the title “Old Ironsides” which Company D, 1st Battalion, 501st always been finding ways to give ty. and Thursdays with an annual teacher at Moorefield Elementary was the insignia for Fort Bliss. Aviation as a Pfc., he monitored back to the community and this Jodie Jymnasts has 100 mem- Expo in June to showcase the tal- School.

Football Registration will be held on Sunday, June 26th and Sunday, July 10th from 1 - 4 pm. Both days at the Town Park in Moorefield at Shelter #3. The cost for registration is $35.00 per child with an additional $20.00 for a 2nd child living in the same household, brother or sister. Players must be in grades 4 thru 6 and weigh at least 65 pounds and no more than 160 pounds, no player can reach the age of 13 before Sept. 1st of the league year 2016. Any questions - contact League President Buddy Cullers at 304-703-7725 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 ExaminEr ClaSSifiEdS [email protected]

FOR SALE ft. Lodge with 2BR’s, 3BA’S, new HELP WANTED mulation. 105 Brando off Welton MISCELLANEOUS carpet, cathedral ceilings, stone PART TIME HELP needed, must Orchard Road. Petersburg. Fri- HEAVY DUTY Rollator with fold fireplace and large deck. Very pri- be 21. Evenings and weekend work day, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 vate and seclude, on 10 to 83 acres. required. Must have good custom- down seat. Weight limit 350lbs. from 8-? 6/11 Paid $800, selling for $200. Used 4 Will be available on May 1st, so act er service skills, a friendly/helpful MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale. times. 304-434-2324. tfn fast! 1-800-651-5540. tfn attitude and a willingness to work. NEW ANTIQUE and craft mall Apply at Moorefield Job Service, Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June opening in Brandywine, WV. 30 FOR RENT or in person at South Branch Po- 11 from 8-8. Second left from Tool miles from Harrisonburg, Va. Now HOUSES tomac Lanes. 6/25 Rental. 6/11 looking for vendors. For more in- RENTAL PROPERTY. 2BR, GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE. 43 formation call 304-358-7317 be- 1BA, hardwood floors, large back- WANTED Arlington Manor. June 10 and 11 tween 5-9pm. 6/11 yard, storage building, Walking TO DO from 8-? Bag sale for clothes. Lots CARPET, VINYL, Laminates, distance to Pilgrim’s. Gas heat and *PAINTING ROOFS* 26 years and hardwood flooring of all types. cooking. $700 monthly plus secu- experience. Houses, Interior, of new things added. 6/11 C & P Carpets Plus, 108 South rity deposit. 304-540-422-5344. 6/8 house roofs, barn roofs, church YARD SALE: June 11, starting at Fork Road. 304-538-6462. tfn roofs, poultry house roofs, out- 8:00 am. 401 Trough Road, Con- STEELE 2000 WATT generator. FOR RENT buildings, mobile homes, fences, stable residence. Something for Used once. $125.00. 304-897-8555. MOBILE HOMES staining log homes, businesses, everyone. Cancelled if rain. 6/11 6/15 pressure washing. Call Ronald SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 Kimble, 304-358-7208. tfn YARD SALE: Friday, June 10th FOR SALE bath mobile home for rent be- from 8:00-5:00 and Saturday, June tween Moorefield and Petersburg. 11th from 8:00-12:00. Corner of HOUSES $425.00 per month. Lease and se- ROOMMATE WANTED 111 DOGWOOD STREET, Cale- curity deposit required. 304-749- HOME TO Share with older fe- Clements Street and South Elm donia Heights, Moorefield. 3 bed- 8008 or 304-703-5145. tfn male. Private room and bath in Street. Womens and womens plus rooms, 1 bath, full basement, at- Wardensville, WV. $450 monthly size clothing, name brand junior tached 2 car garage with additional plus deposit. Call 304-874-4485. FOR RENT size xs and small clothing, house- 1 1/2 car garage, enclosed above 6/8 ground pool, garden area, on 1/2 APARTMENT hold items, christmas items, shoes, acre, $126,000. Shown by appoint- 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA APARTMENT NOTICES handbags, premier and lia sophia available immediately. Complete- ment only. Reduced $120,000. SEPTIC TANKS Pumped M & M jewelry. Cancelled if rain. Not re- ly remodeled located downtown 304-538-6583. 6/11 Septic Service. Call 304-257-3191. Moorefield. All new cabinets, sponsible for accidents. 6/11 tfn flooring and appliances includ- Multi Family Yard/Bake Sale. June FOR SALE HAPPY JACK® Flea Beacon®: ing washer/dryer. $625 per month 11th at Washington residence 330 Control Fleas in the home without LAND/LOTS which includes water/sewer with BUILDING LOTS for sale start- toxic chemicals or costly extermi- Spring Ave, Moorefield. Women same deposit. Call 304-851-6364. ing at $25,000. Also 5 acre tracts nators. Results overnight! South- and Men clothing all sizes, lots of tfn starting at $40,000. 5 acre lot great ern States (304-538-2308), (ken- household items, entertainment for hunting, lots of deer. Owner nelvax.com). 6/11 FOR RENT center, 2 televisions, air condition- will finance with 10% down. 304- er and much more. 8am-? 6/11 749-8411. tfn STORAGE YARD SALES YARD SALE: Saturday, June 11th 7.99 ACRE LOT on High Knob in *OLD FIELDS Storage* (Units THURSDAY AND Friday, June Old Fields, WV. Asking $23,000. 5x10) (10x10) (10x20). Located 4.5 9th and 10th. 8am-? Gold and from 8:00-? Manor Street Mini Call 770-265-7664. 6/18 Miles on Rt. 220 North of Moore- White Trailer behind Main Event. Storage. Misc items. 6/11 field. Call 304-538-3300, 304-538- Plus size clothing, baby boy cloth- 2346 or evenings 304-538-6785. tfn ing, little bit of everything. 6/11 FOR SALE REUNIONS FARM EQUIPMENT MTM STORAGE, 5x10, 10x10, FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH at NAPA 12x24, available. Rt. 55 East of FUNK/MILLER REUNION. JOHN DEERE 7 foot cut/1217 hay Auto, Saturday, June 11th, beside Moorefield, additional larger siz- bine, New Idea rake, $1,200, Hes- KFC. Lots of girl’s clothing numer- June 12 at the Wardensville Town es available in Moorefield. Truck ton 530 round baler $3,000, Dexter ous sizes, women’s clothing, some Park. New Shelter. 6/8 loading docks available, Large out- tractor hay conditioner, $2,000. men’s and boy’s, household items, door parking area. Commercial, Call 304-897-5334. $10,000. tfn board games, toys, books, and Retail, and industrial space for much more! 8am-? Cathy See and LAWN CARE available. Will built to suit. 304- FOR SALE Amanda Ketterman. 6/11 JEFF’S LAWN and Handyman’s 530-6707. tfn JUNE 9, 10. Windows, Doors, Service. No job too big or small. COMMERCIAL HARVEST STORAGE: 5x10, Tools and Miscellaneous. 953 We mow grass, brush hog, power PROPERTY 10x10, 10x20. Great location in South Fork Road. 9 to 4 each day. FOR RENT or Sale only 3 miles town. 304-703-2667. tfn 6/8 wash, deck staining, hauling and from Mount Storm Power Plant MOVING. FURNITURE. removal of odds and ends. 304- and Mt Storm Lake. 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Advertising rates in this section: $7.00 first 25 words. Ten cents per word each additional word. Blind ads double the above rates. Dis- form or application for employment or to make an inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses the following: play state law. Only current paid-up accounts will be allowed to charge classified and/or display advertising. All others must be paid in Directly or indirectly any limitation, specifications or discrimination as to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical advance. Political advertising must be paid in advance. The Moorefield Examiner assumes no financial responsibility for typographical handicap, marital status, sex, age or any intent to make such limitation, specification or discrimination. Rentals and Real Estate: Notice: errors in advertisements; only one corrected classified insertion can be printed at no charge, so immediate notification regarding incor- All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limita- rect classified advertisements is required. The Moorefield Examiner reserves the right to be an unlawful employment practice, unless tion, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, martial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such based on bonafide occupational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security regulations established by the United preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 5B

lEgal advErtiSEmEntS [email protected] FIDUCIARY NOTICE No. 311, at Page 556 and identified in the Location: MOOREFIELD, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk sale. EXECUTRIX: The account of the Estate of Garnet B. Hardy County Assessor’s Office on Tax HARDY COUNTY of the County Commission of Hardy Coun- FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that NORMA REMONA WESTFALL Mongold is before the undersigned for a Map 304, as Parcels 0069.0043, 0069.0016 Latitude: 39:02:29 ty, West Virginia, in Book No. 240, at Page there are Federal Tax Liens against the 323 WINCHESTER AVE final settlement. Dated this the 6th day of and 0069.0017. Longitude: 78:59:20 157, Harvey C. Shreve, Jr did convey unto property, the United States would have MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1143 June, 2016. FEDERAL TAX LIENS: In the event that George M. Schoen, Trustee, certain real the right to redeem the property within a William H. Judy, III there are Federal Tax Liens against the Receiving Stream: property described in said Deed of Trust; period of 120 days from the date of such Subscribed and sworn to before me on Fiduciary Commissioner property, the United States Government South Branch and the beneficiary has elected to appoint sale or the period allowable for redemption 06/02/2016 6/8, 6/15 2c would have the right to redeem the proper- Potomac/Potomac Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trust- under local law, whichever is longer. GREGORY L ELY ty within a period of 120 days from date of Activity: ee by a Substitution of Trustee dated Feb- Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Clerk of the Hardy County Commission such sale or period allowable for redemp- To discharge water entirely composed ruary 8, 2013 and recorded in the aforesaid Trustee may postpone the sale by public 6/8, 6/15 2c FIDUCIARY NOTICE tion under local law, whichever is longer. of stormwater associated with industrial Clerk’s office; and default having been announcement at the time and place des- The account of the estate of Scott See TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%) activities - Outlet No. 001 and 002. The made under the aforementioned Deed ignated or by posting a notice of the same, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE is before the undersigned for a final settle- deposit, in cash or approved check, must facility is proposed to be covered under of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute and act by agent in the execution of the Pursuant to section 46-9-504 of the ment. Dated this the 23rd day May, 2016. be tendered on date of sale, with the bal- Sector A-3 of the existing General Permit. Trustee having been instructed by Wells sale. The parties secured by the Deed West Virginia Uniform Commercial Code, William H. Judy, III ance due at closing which shall be within Business conducted: Fargo Bank, N.A. to foreclose thereunder, of Trust reserve the right to purchase the Pendleton Community Bank is accepting Fiduciary Commissioners two (2) weeks from date of sale. All costs of Manufacturer of dimensional lumber will offer for sale at public auction at the property at such sale. sealed bids for the following vehicles: 6/1, 6/8 2c deed preparation, transfer stamps and real products. front door of the Hardy County Courthouse 2013 Chevrolet Cruz LS, estate taxes now due or to become due are Implementation: in Moorefield, West Virginia, on SENECA TRUSTEES, INC. Mileage 23,428, AC, PW, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF to be paid by the purchaser. The property N/A June 23, 2016 at 12:45 PM 5000 Coombs Farm Drive, Suite 104 PL,CC, AutomaticTransmission, VALUABLE REAL ESTATE will be conveyed by Trustee by quit claim On the basis of review of the application the following described real estate, to- Morgantown, WV 26508 VIN:1G1PA5SGXD7134037 Notice is hereby given that the default deed without warranty of title. If Trustee , the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter gether with its improvements, easements (304) 413-0044 Bids may be delivered/mailed to Pend- having occurred in the payment of a certain cannot convey an insurable or marketable 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Virginia and appurtenances thereunto belonging, (304) 292-2918 leton Community, PO Box 651, 402 S. Main indebtedness secured by a Deed of Trust title, the purchasers sole remedy is a return Legislative Rules,” the State of West Virgin- situate in Capon District, Hardy County, Toll free: (888) 534-3132 Street dated August 19, 2009, by Tammy L. Gil- of deposit. ia will act on the above application. West Virginia, and more particularly de- Reference File No. 36120 Moorefield, WV 26836 huys, Borrower/Trustor and Mark H. Wright The Trustee reserves the right to con- Any interested person may submit writ- scribed as follows: 6/1, 6/8 2c Bids must be received no later than or C. David Robertson, Trustees in favor of tinue sale of subject property from time to ten comments on the site registration per- THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EX- 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Summit Community Bank, and said Deed time by oral proclamation, which continu- mit application and may request a public HIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF United States of America Bids received after this time WILL NOT of Trust is duly recorded in the Office of the ation shall be in the sole discretion of the hearing by addressing such to the Director HARDY AND THE STATE OF WEST VIR- State of West Virginia be accepted. Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy Trustee. of the Division of Water and Waste Man- GINIA IN DEED BOOK 192 AT PAGE 120 County of Hardy, ss: All bids should include name, address, County, West Virginia, in Trust Book No. Any excess monies obtained from said agement within 30 days of the date of the AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. Notice of Administration / to Creditors and phone number; signed by individual 249, at Page 771, which Deed of Trust au- sale, if any, will be applied toward inferior public notice. Such comments or requests ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL submitting bid. thorizes the Beneficiary to remove, substi- liens in order of their priority. should be addressed to: OF REAL ESTATE TOGETHER WITH ALL Notice is hereby given that the follow- For additional information, please con- tute or add a Trustee at its option, and the For more information concerning the RIGHTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAYS, IMPROVE- ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- tact Pendleton Community Bank, Moore- Beneficiary having exercised its option and property contact Tina Martin, Director of Director, Division of Water MENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERE- bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office field Office @ 304-538-7900 or Franklin substituted William H. Bean as its Trustee Debt Management for Summit Community and Waste Management, DEP UNTO BELONGING, AND BEING LOCAT- at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV Office 304-358-2311. to act in the enforcement of said Deed of Financial Group at 304-530-0522. ATTN: Sharron Mullins, Permitting Section ED AND SITUATE IN CAPON DISTRICT, 26836-0200. Any person seeking to im- The sale of the above vehicles will Trust in person, and the Substitute Trustee WILLIAM H. BEAN 601 57th Street SE HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, WEST peach or establish a will must make a com- be made without warranty and the bank Appointment is recorded in the Office of SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FOR SUMMIT Charleston, WV 25304-2345 OF WAITES RUN AND ALSO WEST OF plaint in accordance with the provisions of reserves the right (1) to submit bids on the County Commission of Hardy County, COMMUNITY BANK WEST VIRGINIA ROUTE 5/1, CONTAIN West Virginia Code 41-5-11 through 13. its behalf, (2) to reject bids (3) to offer West Virginia in Trust Book 294, at Page 116 Washington Street, P.O. Drawer 30 The public comment period begins May 2.01 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Any interested person objecting to the for sale day to day thereafter any vehicle 369 and the undersigned Trustee having Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 530-6198 11, 2016 and ends June 10, 2016. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DE- qualifications of the personal representa- not sold. been requested by the beneficial owner of 6/1, 6/8 2c Comments received within this pe- SCRIBED IN DEED TO HARVEY C. tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, Pendleton Community Bank said indebtedness to enforce said Deed of riod will be considered prior to acting on SHREVE, JR., A SINGLE MAN FROM shall file notice of an objection with the PO Box 487 Trust, will sell at public auction and to the State of West Virginia the permit application. Correspondence CLAUDE ORNDORFF AND JUANITA OR- County Commission within 60 days after 128 North Main Street. highest bidder, the following hereinafter Department of Environmental should include the name, address and the NDORFF, HIS WIFE RECORDED ON NO- the date of the first publication or within 30 Franklin, WV 26807 described real estate on Friday, June 10, Protection telephone number of the writer and a con- VEMBER 1, 1986 IN DEED BOOK 192, days of the service of the notice, whichever 304-358-2311 2016, at 12:00 Noon at the front door of the Division of Water and cise statement of the nature of the issues AT PAGE 120, HARDY COUNTY, WEST is later. If an objection is not filed timely, 6/8, 6/15 2c Hardy County Waste Management raised. The Director shall hold a public VIRGINIA. the objection is forever barred. Any per- Courthouse in Moorefield, West Virginia. hearing whenever a finding is made, on the At the time of the execution of the Deed son interested in filing claims against an Notice of Meeting REAL ESTATE: PUBLIC NOTICE basis of requests, that there is a significant of Trust, this property was reported to have estate must file them in accordance with The Region VIII Solid Waste Authority All those three certain tracts or par- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF degree of public interest on issues relevant an address of: 248 Adams Rd, Wardens- West Virginia Code 44-2 and 44-3 and/or Long-Term Planning Committee will meet cels of real estate, together with all rights, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUB- to the site registration permit application ville, WV 26851. 44-1-14A(10). at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 rights-of-ways, improvements and ap- LIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH and this facility’s coverage under the Gen- The referenced real estate will be con- Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- at Colt’s Restaurant in Moorefield, WV. The purtenances thereunto belonging, situate STREET SE, CHARLESTON, WEST VIR- eral Permit. Interested persons may con- veyed with no covenants of warranty, ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- purpose of the meeting will be to conduct east of State Route 7, locally known as GINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) tact the Public Information Office to obtain and subject to all covenants, restrictions, out reference to a fiduciary commissioner regular business. the South Fork Road, situate in Moore- 926-0440. further information. easements, rights of way and reservations unless within 60 days from the first publica- 6/8 1c field District, Hardy County, West Virginia, Application for coverage under the Gen- The application may be inspected, by which may be a matter of record in the tion of this notice a reference is requested and designated as Lot No. 1-A, containing eral West Virginia National Pollutant Dis- appointment, at the Division of Water and aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 0.3829 acres, more or less; Lot 2, contain- charge Elimination System Water Pollution Waste Management Public Information ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, files a claim and good cause is shown to AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE ing 2.001 acres, more or less; and Lot No. Control Permit No. WV0111457 Office, at 601 57th Street, Charleston, WV, including, without limitation, liens for real support reference to a fiduciary commis- Notice of Application 3, containing 1.0045 acres, more or less, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on busi- estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- Notice is given that Pilgrim’s Pride Cor- of South Fork Estates I Subdivision, on Public Notice No.: SM-22-2016 ness days. Copies of the application and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale missioner is listed herein, claims against poration has applied to the West Virginia Plats of Survey of record in the Office of the Public Notice Date: May 11, 2016 the General Permit and Fact Sheet may be shall be responsible for paying the record- the estate(s) must be filed in accordance Department of Environmental Protection, Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy Paper: Moorefield Examiner obtained from the Division at a nominal ing costs and also the tax on the privilege with West Virginia Code 44-1-14A(10). Division of Air Quality, for a Class II Admin- County, West Virginia, in Map Book No. 3, cost. Individuals requiring Telecommu- of transferring real property (the cost of the Publication Date: Wednesday, June 8, istrative Update of Permit R13-1863D at the at Pages 7 and 11, to which reference is The following has applied for coverage nication Device (TDD) may contact our tax stamp to be affixed to the deed). The 2016 Moorefield Prepared Foods Plant located hereby made for a more particular descrip- under the General WV/ NPDES Water Pol- agency by calling 1-800-422-5700. Calls purchasers shall be responsible for pay- Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, August on South Main Street in Moorefield, Hardy tion of said real estate and for any and all lution Control Permit No. WV0111457 for must be made 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon- ment of all real estate taxes. 7, 2016 County, West Virginia. The latitude and other pertinent purposes. this facility or activity: day through Friday. The subject property will be sold in “AS longitude coordinates are: 39.058407 and Being the same tracts or parcels of real 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 5c IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall ESTATE NUMBER: 1409 -78.971905. estate conveyed unto Tammy L. Gilhuys Appl. No.: WVG611776 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF be under no duty to cause any existing ten- ESTATE NAME: DOIL JAMES DELAWDER The applicant estimates the potential from Brian Michael Powell and Lola Mar- VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ant or person occupying the subject prop- ADMINISTRATRIX: increase to discharge the following Regu- lene Powell, his wife, by Deed dated Au- Applicant: ALLEGHENY DIMENSION, LLC erty to vacate said property. SAUNDRA MARIE MONGOLD lated Air Pollutants will be: VOC of 0.186 gust 19, 2009, and of record in the Office HC 33 BOX 5 The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by TERMS: $9,000.00 in cash and/or certi- 392 CEDAR TREE LANE tons per year (tpy); SO2 of 0.006 tpy; CO of the Clerk of the County Commission of FISH HATCHERY RD virtue of the authority vested in him by that fied funds as deposit with the balance due MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-9098 of 0.381 tpy; and total HAPs of 0.116 tpy. Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed Book PETERSBURG, WV 26847 certain Deed of Trust, dated May 13, 2008, and payable within 30 days of the day of There is no increase in the yearly potential ESTATE NUMBER: 1438 to emit for PM, PM10, PM2.5, or NOx. ESTATE NAME: GENEVA F FITZWATER Startup of operation is planned to begin EXECUTRIX: PAULA JEANNE FITZWATER on or about the 5th day of July. Written AKA TREIDEL comments will be received by the West Vir- 11 ANDOVER DRIVE ginia Department of Environmental Protec- PALM COAST, FL 32137-2515 tion, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street, Charleston, WV 25304, for at least 30 cal- ESTATE NUMBER: 1412 endar days from the date of publication of ESTATE NAME: EVELYN VIRGINIA SHIRK this notice. ADMINISTRATRIX: Any questions regarding this permit ap- LINDA KAY WRATCHFORD plication should be directed to the DAQ 106 HOLLY AVENUE at (304) 9260499, Extension 1250, during MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-9520 normal business hours. ESTATE NUMBER: 1435 Dated this the 8th day of June, 2016. ESTATE NAME: HELENE TAYLOR ADMINISTRATRIX: HELEN L SMITH By: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation 106 1ST STREET of West Virginia, Inc. MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-7011 Dave Townsend Vice President ESTATE NUMBER: 1434 214 South Main Street ESTATE NAME: Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 LAWRENCE WILSON WESTFALL 6/8 1c

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East Hardy’s ClassPhotos of by Jean Flanagan 2016 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 7B BuSinESS Chamber Corner On May 26th I put together the I sometimes jump a couple inches Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter for when someone startles me com- the Memorial Day holiday week- ing in to see me, because I’m not end and chose a related quote paying attention to anything be- about our country. I prepared to yond my desk. Have you paid at- close the office for the day, shut- tention to how much traffic goes ting down everything and turning by? Seems to me, Main Streets in ber has completed this year and I off the lights before I went out to Hardy County are busy and many am proud of the choices our Board take down our flags. A sudden things are happening. Just try to has made in the direction they are gust of wind lifted our American find a parking place on the strip in guiding the Chamber. I think of flag out front. It was flying straight Wardensville. Folks are checking our members and the good they do out, across our window displays, out our Chamber window displays in the community, and all the vol- and our red white and blue open and asking questions about our unteer organizations we have here flag was waving clear across the members. We’re partnering with in Hardy County [removed I am glass of the entryway door. Even other groups wherever we can to humbled because you demonstrate though I grabbed up my iphone, benefit Hardy County. that in piece]. I think of the troops that image was gone from all but Last week’s buzz offered choic- who fought so that we might enjoy my mind. I sat and watched, try- es around the county to celebrate the privilege of choices, and I am ing to catch one “almost as good”. the Memorial Day weekend. We respectful of their choices to serve Sometimes our opportunities are hope you chose to reflect on those and preserve our freedom. Let’s that fleeting! In less than 5 min- who served in the past to secure choose to be thankful each time we utes, I saw many cars go by. I saw our freedom. This week’s Buzz celebrate, thankful for all that we folks walking. I saw trucks rum- offered lots of choices on summer have, thankful for the price others bling through, and motorcycles activities. We all have choices, paid, thankful for family and love Photo by Lon Anderson rolling by. each day. and community and service freely Student managers Skye Metzer, left, and Brooke Miller behind the counter of their new gift store, Sky- I face Main Street everyday but I think of the projects the Cham- given. Brook, in Wardensville. Both are sophomores at East Hardy High School. The innovative, student-man- aged store opened on Sunday, May 15. SkyBrook, A Student Run Shop, E. A. Hawse Center Receives Accreditation The decision to consider long- facilities. builds a foundation in quality as- term care for a loved one is often Those four standards are a surance, performance improve- Opens in Wardensville difficult, but E. A. Hawse Nursing comprehensive number of as- ment, customer satisfaction and & Rehabilitation Center (N&RC) sessments, continuous activities state and federal compliance. can help make that decision easier throughout the year, coverage of By Lon Anderson is operating the store, is an award “We are pleased to see the E. A. Hawse N&RC was also winning program that seeks to as the skilled nursing and reha- varying and unique patients, and Special to Examiner Launchpad move to the next the recipient of the 2015 Silver SkyBrook, a new student run provide students with hands-on phase by initiating a student bilitation center is a nationally ac- areas of correction that have been credited facility in four standards identified and went through the Quality Award from the Ameri- store/gift shop in Wardensville, experience, entrepreneurial skills, managed store,” said Dr. Chuck of quality care for the first quarter improvement process. can Health Care Association/Na- opened its doors for the first time leadership training and financial Terrell, president of Eastern of 2016. Providigm creates data manage- tional Centers for Assisted Living Sunday, May 15. The opening responsibility, while developing WVCTC. He also noted that the was marked with an open house. confidence and decision making E. A. Hawse N&RC received ment systems that mirror the new and is a Five-Star Rated Center New Biz Launchpad will be offer- The store is part of the New Biz abilities, according to a release full accreditation through the Quality Indicator Survey process through the Centers for Medicaid/ ing workshops to students on mar- Providigm QAPI Accreditation used by state surveyors for their Launchpad program of Eastern about the opening. Medicare Services Nursing Home keting, financial management and Program that is based on four annual inspection of nursing fa- West Virginia Community and The entrepreneurial program, Compare program. Technical College. which was launched by Eastern other entrepreneurial skills. standards for excellence in con- cilities. The value of the system For more information, contact The shop is initially being man- WVCTC in 2011, has received Concerning Redwood & Co, tinuously improving the quality of is far beyond just preparing a aged by two East Hardy High national recognition for its inno- the business that was located there care and life for residents living in skilled nursing facility for the an- E. A. Hawse N&RC at (304) 897- School sophomores, Skye Metzer vative work to incorporate entre- previously, Kapp noted: “While skilled nursing and rehabilitation nual health inspection survey, but 5903. and Brooke Miller, from Lost preneurial skills and workforce we are sad to see Redwood & Co. River. The store will be managed development into student educa- depart from Launchpad, we are and run by students to teach them tion, the release noted. glad to see their wholesale busi- essential skills, and will offer a Joe Kapp, Entrepreneur-in- ness has taken off and they are variety of gifts, candles, cabin dé- Residence at Eastern, noted that now selling their handmade soaps Cynthia Hinkle Agency Honored cor, select gourmet items, candy the lease for Redwood & Com- and lotion in eight states and 21 and hand-crafted merchandise se- pany was ending in May and “we locations.” lected by the students. It will also wanted to provide an opportunity At National Sales Conference continue to stock Redwood & Co. for area student to gain hands-on Initially SkyBrook will be open soaps and lotions. In the future, entrepreneurial experience. What on weekends from 11 am to 6 pm Cynthia Hinkle and David De- tional Farm Sales Conference held for top producing agents for the store will also welcome stu- better opportunity than to give on Saturdays, and from 11 am vereaux of Moorefield, were re- held in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Hin- sales of new farm insurance poli- dent products on a consignment high school and college students to 5 pm on Sundays, with hours cently recognized as one of the kle Agency is an “On Your Side” cies during the 2015 calendar year. basis. the chance to run a business first- increasing during the summer company’s leading writers of farm Master Certified Farm Agency. While more than 6,200 agencies The NewBiz Launchpad, which hand.” months. insurance at the Nationwide Na- Both Hinkle and Devereaux also write farm insurance for Nation- hold the American Farm Insur- wide, only 83 qualified for the ance Specialist designation. 2016 Fast Track Conference. “We’re proud to acknowledge “They deserve to be congratu- Pilgrim’s Moorefield Fresh Plant agents who have made the com- lated for reaching this level of mitment to specialize in farm in- recognition, and for their ongoing surance,” said Dirk Pollitt, Na- dedication to protecting West Vir- tionwide Vice President of Sales. ginia farmers,” said Pollitt. Team Members of the Month Honored “We’re the number-one writer of Nationwide, a Fortune 100 com- farms and ranches in the country pany based in Columbus, Ohio, is because of agents like Cynthia and one of the largest and strongest David. This is an increasingly com- diversified insurance and financial plex line of business, requiring an services organizations in the U.S. ongoing commitment to agricul- and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best ture. Our Fast Track Conference and Standard & Poor’s. recognizes agents who are consid- For information, call Cynthia ered best in class.” Hinkle Agency at 304-530-6225 or The annual Fast Track Awards contact via email at hinklec3@na- and Recognition Conference was tionwide.com.

Hardy County Tour and Crafts Recognize Heritage Greg Cullers and Eric Zuber, Supervisor Joseph Cook and Ronnie Sherman, Manager Weekend Sponsors

Heather Montoya, Supervisor, Ellen Hartman, Rodney Mayhew, Herman Whetzel, Manager, Kim Mowery, Supervisor, Steven Keck- Debone Manager ley, Ted Shoemaker, Manager Greg Cullers has been honored man works in the Breast Debone “Joseph has perfect attendance Mowery, his supervisor. “He is a as the January 2016 “Team Mem- department on day shift and has every year,” said Kevin Kuykend- definite team player, giving extra ber of the Month” for the Pilgrim’s worked for the company since Oc- all, his supervisor. “He is a great help and encouragement where Moorefield fresh plant. Mr. Cull- tober 2002. team player, always willing to help needed. Steven keeps a positive ers works in the Shipping depart- Ellen’s supervisor, Heather out where needed. Joseph has an outlook, even in challenging times. ment on day shift and has worked Montoya, commented, “Ellen has excellent outlook toward his job His job performance is outstand- for the company for 31 years. excellent attendance, and is a very and respects everyone. He keeps “Greg is an excellent employ- hard worker. She performs her job a fast pace, and likes to help with ing and he has a lot of drive and ee,” said Eric Zuber, his supervi- exceptionally, which helps her co- other maintenance jobs and train initiative. Steven promotes safety sor. “He has excellent attendance workers. Ellen’s positive attitude new workers. Joseph always con- in the department at all times.” and is always helping others. Greg makes it a pleasure to work with siders safety while working and is The “Team Member of the has a great attitude. He loves his her. She performs well above what watching out for others as well.” Month” is a program that has Pictured is Lost River Trading Post owner Donald Hitchcock and job and the people working with is expected of her and helps oth- Steven Smith Keckley has been been implemented to recognize HCT&CA Event Coordinator Ashley Brosh Anderson. him. He gives 110% at everything ers with a smile. Ellen is a safe and honored as the April 2016 “Team employees for their outstanding The Hardy County Tour and hard to organize a great event. he does; going above and beyond exceptional worker.” Member of the Month”. Mr. Ke- merit and work ethic. Employees Craft Association would like to Thank you to all the sponsors to make sure jobs are complet- Joseph Cook has been honored ckley works in the Live Receiv- in the program have exhibited thank the Lost River Trading Post helping to keep heritage and his- ed. Greg is very safety conscious, as the March 2016 “Team Member ing department on day shift and working safe at all times.” of the Month”. Mr. Cook works in has worked for the company since outstanding work characteristics for being a Gold Sponsor of the tory alive in Hardy County. For Ellen Hartman has been hon- the Maintenance department on May 2011. in the categories of attendance, 2016 Heritage Weekend. This an- more information on how you can ored as the February 2016 “Team evening shift and has worked for “Steven is very dependable and teamwork, attitude, job perfor- nual event is slated for Sept. 23-25 become a sponsor please email Member of the Month”. Ms. Hart- the company since August 2000. his attendance is good,” said Kim mance and safety. and the organization is working [email protected] 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 8, 2016

ClassPhotos of by Carl Holcomb 2016 Moorefield’s