Father Arraigned on Sexual Abuse by a Parent

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RACHEL DOVE-BALDWIN of a sexual nature are the of sexually abusing his juve- loved,” said the magistrate. her care, custody or control, StaffW riter hardest to comprehend,” nile daughter. “When I see situations where engages in or attempts to Toler said. Cpl. Hensley told the there are allegations that a engage in sexual exploitation WILLIAMSON - “Out of Hager was arrested fol- Daily News that during child has been mistreated in of, or in sexual intercourse, all the cases I preside over lowing an investigation the questioning of Hager any fashion, especially when sexual intrusion or sexual in magistrate court, those by Trooper Matheny and on Friday, the defendant the accused is a parent, it’s contact with a minor shall be involving the abuse of chil- Corporal Hensley of the reportedly admitted to the just impossible to wrap your guilty of a felony, and upon dren are the ones I under- West Virginia State Police, officer that he had made mind around how or why.” conviction thereof, shall be stand the least,” remarked after they were notified by sexual contact with his The statute of the five imprisoned in a correction- Mingo County Chief Magis- a Child Protective Services young daughter on at least counts of sexual abuse by a al facility not less than 10 trate Dallas Toler, following (CPS) worker with the five separate occasions, be- parent against Hager state nor more than 20 years, and the arraignment of Robert West Virginia Department tween May of 2011 and June that if any parent, guardian, can be fined not less than Ryan Hager, 39, of Varney, of Health and Human Re- of this year. custodian of, or other person $500 nor more than $5,000. Friday afternoon. sources (DHHR) that the “Children are innocent; in a position of trust in rela- “Everyone is innocent un- “Those that are charges defendant had been accused they’re to be protected and tion to a child under his or See ABUSE ‌| 3 Robert Ryan Hager KSP searching for missing woman

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The Kentucky State Po- lice are searching for a woman who has not been seen since July 7. Sherry “Sissy” Gauze Dil- lon, 44, was last seen at her residence in Belfry, Ky., the morning she went missing. On July 16, KSP Post 9 in Pikeville, Ky., was contacted hy her family that she had been missing for, as of Courtesy of the Kentucky State that time, nine days. Police She is described as hav- Sherry Dillon has been missing ing brown eyes and a slim since July 7. This is the poster build weighing approxi- that the Kentucky State Police mately 125 pounds. She has emailed to the Daily News. long white/blonde hair. Generators like these which were stolen can go for as much as $90,000 on the internet. The owners of the generators had Anyone with informa- Police Post 9 Pikeville at listed in the police report that the accumulative total of the three units exceeded $160,000. The two smaller units were tion on the whereabouts brought on a rollback, and the largest one is as big as a pull trailer that would be used to haul a vehicle or other equipment. of Sherry Dillon is asked 1-800-222-5555 or (606) to contact Kentucky State 433-7711. Stolen commercial generators results in arrest ACT to stage who owns a business in Logan Coun- Delbarton man arrested, stolen ty, had purchased three commercial generators from Jimmy Clark, who original Hatfield- property recovered in Logan County lives at Conley Branch near Delbar- ton,” said Smith. “These genera- RACHEL DOVE-BALDWIN false pretenses that was heard in tors had been reported stolen from McCoy production StaffW riter magistrate court on Friday. a hospital in Ohio, and there were According to information relayed extensive investigations by state and WILLIAMSON - The citizens of to the Daily News by Mingo County federal law enforcement officials un- Special to the Daily News Mingo County have been stepping Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Sgt. derway to locate them and make an up to the plate as of lately, saying Joe Smith and Cpl. Phillip Muncy, arrest.” Artists Collaborative The- enough is enough, and reporting sus- a tip was called into their office on The officers spoke with Porter atre (ACT) in Elkhorn City, picions of crimes to law enforcement Wednesday with information per- and traveled to the location in Lo- with the support of Pike officers. taining to the whereabouts of three gan County where the alleged stolen County Judge-Executive Several of these tips have led to commercial size generators that were property was located, and verified by Wayne Rutherford; Pike recent arrests for a variety of crimi- reported as stolen from a Veteran’s serial numbers and other means of County Tourism, Conven- nal offenses, such as the case involv- Administration (VA) Hospital in identification that these generators tion and Visitors Bureau ing receiving and transferring stolen Chillicothe, Ohio, on June 5. (Pike County Tourism property and receiving money under “We were told that Alvis Porter, See STOLEN ‌| 3 CVB); and Pike County Cooperative Extension Ser- vice, is excited to announce the development of a script for an original production detailing the Hatfield and McCoy feud. The theatre June 29 storm caused 3 deaths in W.Va. is already in contact with playwrights to commission bring this story to the stage an original script depicting and to the public.” While CHARLESTON, W.Va. “West Virginia hospi- curred in Pocahontas, Ran- from generators. project discussions have cir- (AP) — The June 29 wind- tals did an outstanding job dolph and Webster counties “The data collected will the events and drama of the famous eastern Kentucky/ cled the feud, it was at the storm that caused wide- capturing and reporting as a result of carbon monox- help us develop prevention Southeast Kentucky Cham- spread power outages is be- this much-needed data to ide poisoning from using a messages that can help save West Virginia feud. The production will add to the his- ber of Commerce Hatfield ing blamed for three deaths the state,” said Dr. Marian generator indoors, delayed lives in the future,” Swinker & McCoy Town Hall Forum in West Virginia, state Swinker, the state health access to health care and said. “While not all storm- tory rich area by allowing theatre patrons to “see and that ACT was invited to health officials said Friday. officer and commissioner heat-related illness. related deaths or injuries head the theatrical produc- The Bureau for Public for public health. “Our hos- Swinker said other inju- are preventable, the data experience” history. The artistic director of tion for Pike County. Health said Friday it has pitals are a tremendous as- ries also were associated serve as a reminder for all The feud, which lasted for completed a review of data set and partner to Public with the hot weather, peo- of us to be better prepared ACT, Stephanie Richards, said, “I’m so thrilled about decades, involved the Hat- received from hospital Health.” ple eating spoiled food and for the next major event or fields of West Virginia, led emergency departments. Swinker said deaths oc- some who suffered burns this opportunity as is our See STORM ‌| 3 board of directors. We’re beyond excited to be asked to See ACT ‌| 3 SLC meeting in charleston hosts 15 states

Special to the Daily News and West Virginia. Leaders were also on ways that will help children suc- present from the District of Columbia ceed in early education. CHARLESTON - A group of legisla- and Canada. Garner, the famous actor from tors from 15 states were recently on One presentation offered was re- Charleston, was quoted as saying the ground in West Virginia. garding education. “children are hungry to learn.” The Southern Legislative Confer- Leaders from West Virginia show- Delegate Justin Marcum said that ence met in Charleston from Saturday, cased some education efforts that he “agreed with Garner, children are July 28, until Wednesday, August 1. West Virginia had been implementing. hungry to learn and we must provide Those states included: Alabama, Ar- Jennifer Garner also spoke to the them with the best education system kansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, group on July 31. possible.” Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Through her position as Artist Am- Homer Hickam addressed the group North Carolina, Oklahoma, South bassador for Save the Children’s early Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia education programs Garner focused See SLC |‌ 3 A2

2 ■ SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Obituaries

Ky., passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, surround- ■ Community Calendar ed by family and friends at August 3 - 4 mation, contact Mae Stallard, 13. To register for Adult Basic Ongoing the Pikeville Medical Cen- The Williamson High School president, at 304-235-5560. Education to take the Official The West Virginia Army ter, Pikeville, Ky. class of 1977 will hold its 35th August 10 - 11 Practice Test, contact Mary National Guard us taking ap- Born July 9, 1944, in reunion on Friday and Satur- The annual Sampy Hatfield Oliver at (304) 235-2022. plications for qualified appli- Pike County, Ky., a son day. Reunion fees are due by reunion will be held at the August 25 cants only. Applicants must of the late Dennis Dotson July 19. For more info contact Beech Creek Park beginning The fifth annual Lee Hall Sr. be between the ages of 17 - 35 and Mary Magdaline (Hat- Marina Bassham Loftis at 606- with a cookout Friday evening and Antha Hall family reunion unless they have prior mili- field) Dotson of Ransom. 237-4656. at 6 p.m. and will continue Sat- will be held Saturday August 25 tary service. No drug viola- Besides his father he Lenore High School class of urday at noon. Everything is at Laurel Lake at noon. Bring tions of felonies, meet height was preceded in death by 1982 will celebrate a 30 year free and the attendees should a covered dish, chairs, and and weight requirements, be a two brothers, Larry Gil- class reunion at the Brass Tree bring a covered dish Saturday. coolers. For more information high school graduate, or have contact Saundra Chafin 304- ford and Charles “Broth- Restaurant in Williamson, Fri- For more information call Phil- completed the ninth-grade. day, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. and a pic- lip Hatfield at 304-426-8559. 475-3859. We offer up to $50,000 stu- Bobby Dotson er” Dotson; and nephew, August 31 dent loan repayment, state Bobby Darrell Dotson, nic on Sat. Aug. 4, at the Laurel August 10 Butchie McCoy. Laurel Lake Wildlife Man- and federal tuition assistance, 53, of Phelps, Ky., depart- Lake shelter area at 1 p.m. The Bevins Elementary School Eugene was hardwork- agement Area Foundation will medical, dental and life insured this life on Thursday, cost is $25 per person; $45 per will be conducting its annual ing, strong and loving to host a community yard sale ance and a part-time career August 2, 2012, from the couple by July 20,2012. For Parent/Community Volunteer all. He loved his family, starting at 9 a.m. If you are with the opportunity to be- Pikeville Medical Center more information please call training at 2:30 p.m. Anyone neighbors, and friends. He interested in reserving a spot, come full-time. For more in- of Pikeville, Ky. Pam (Vance) Matney at (304) interested in in volunteering at please contact Lola Lackey formation, call recruiter SSG A son of the late Bud was of the Baptist Faith. 235-1788 or (304) 235-5511 or the school must submit to an at Lola.Lackey@laurellakew- Donna Smith at 3047 201- and Margie Dotson, Bob- He was a coal miner for 28 Regina (Runyon) Starr at (304) annual background check and mafoundation.com or (304) 3196 or email her at donna. by was born on July 2, years of his life. He always 475-2947. attend a mandatory training 928-6820. There is a small set [email protected] 1959, at Phelps. had a smile for everyone August 3 - 5 session, per Kentucky state law. up fee which will go directly Any alumni who was in band In addition to his late he met and loved making The annual Nolan Reunion For more information, call 606- toward helping the Park get at Lenore High School, Kermit adopted parents, Bud and others smile too. He al- will be held at the Muncy stage 353-6886. beside the railroad crossing and August 12 new playground equipment. High School, or Tug Valley Margie Dotson, Bobby is ways showed his strength, The Foundation will also have High School is invited to par- preceded in death by his at the Nolan Freewill Baptist The BUTTONS Back to love and devotion to his Church picnic shelter. Sev- School giveaway will be held at a hot dog sale that day too and ticipate in the first annual Tug bilogigal mother, Tenne- family. all proceeds will go toward new Valley Alumni Band on Friday, see Dotson; and a brother, eral events are planned for the 318 Liberty Street in William- In addition to his moth- weekend event including mu- son at noon. School supplies playground equipment also. Sept. 14, at Tug Valley High Tommy Dotson. er he is survived by his August 31 - September 2 School at 7 p.m. For more infor- In addition to being sic, a car show, cornhole tour- for those less fortunate will be wife, Shirley (West) Dot- nament and much more. available. There will also be The 1972 graduating class of mation call Josh Tharp at 304 a loving spouse, father, Gary High School (McDowell 235-2266. brother, grandfather, son of Ransom; one son, August 4 free food, drinks, games and Chad (Jeannie) Dotson A hotdog and bake sale will community togetherness. For County) will be celebrating its Workforce West Virginia will friend, and neighbor, 40th class reunion in Pipestem take all new unemployment Bobby was the owner and of Ransom; one daughter, be held at the Food City Park- more info or to make a dona- Eugenia (Brian) Whitt ing lot beginning at 10 a.m. for tion contact Terry Jackson at State Park. claims at its office at 300 Pros- operator of Phelps Cab September 2 perity Lane, Logan, between Service. of Ransom; granddaugh- the Philadelphia United Baptist 614-743-0309. Church. Call 606-353-0976 for The Francis and Mann Fam- The Belfry High School class 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please arrive He leaves to honor ters, Briona and Chasity of 74 will hold its annual sum- 30 minutes prior to complete his loving memory and more information. ily Reunion will be held from Whitt; three brothers, Laurel Lake Wildlife Man- 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Grants mer picnic at Grants Branch an application. This does not mourn his passing, his Burl (Glenna) Dotson of Park. Contact Ilene Fields at affect the intenerate office in loving spouse Gail Jean agement Area Foundation will Branch Park, Pinsonfork, Ky., Ransom, Dwight (Kelli) host “Music in the Park” at for the family and friends of Ce- 606-625-1685 for more infor- Williamson DHHR office on Fausett of Phelps; sons, Dotson of Ransom, and mation. Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. Bobby (Meghan) Dotson 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to cil and Cinda Francis and Chris Wendell (Annie) Dotson come and bring their instru- and Minerva Mann and all our September 8 until 5 p.m. Jr. and Kevin (C.J.) Dot- The Lyrick Talent Quest 20 The Parsley Freewill Baptist son both of Phelps; broth- of Sullivan County, Tenn.; ments and singing voice and family who has passed. Bring four sisters, Helen Dotson have a good time. The event is a covered Dish. Contact Trish will be held at the Mountaineer Food Panty will continue to ers, Jerry, Sam, and Terry Hotel at 31 East Second Ave. in provide USDA commodities. Dotson; Jeffery Ball; and of Ransom, Gail (Eugene) free to the public. Francis Owens at 865-908-2001 Gibbs of Ransom, Lola August 6 - 7 or [email protected], as Williamson, from 6 p.m. to 11 The pantry gives out the com- half-brother Earl Mounts; p.m. on a first-come-first-serve modities once, monthly, on the McCoy of Ransom, and Open house for Southside well as Carolyn Pinson at 304- sisters Margie Smith and basis. Contact Lyrick Promo- fourth Thursday. Tina Dotson; grandchil- Janet Flo (Larry) Scott of Elementary School will be 235-0758. held Monday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 August 14 tions, Ltd. at (304) 928-5085 Mingo Extended Learn- dren Victoria and Ethan Hardy, Ky.; a host of niec- or visit its website, www.lyrick- ing Center (formerly Mingo Dotson. p.m. for Kindergarten through Mingo County Schools in es, nephews and an abun- second-grade students. It will cooperation with Coalfield Cap promotions.webstarts.com. Career and Technical Cen- Honoring services will dance of friends. September 11 - 15 ter) is currently accepting be conducted Monday, be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 Head Start and other commu- Funeral Services will be at the same time for grades 3 nity partners will conduct a The USS America Carrier applications for the Medical August 6, at 2 p.m. at the held 1 p.m. Sunday, Au- Veteran’s Association will hold Office Technology and Legal Church of God In Jesus - 5. Additional parking will be health fair for students entering gust 5, at the Rogers Fu- its reunion in Baton Rogue, La. Office Technology programs Name with the Revs. Opie provided, compliments of Ap- pre-K, Kindergarten and head neral Home of Belfry, Ky., palachian Regional Hospital, in start at Lenore K-8 from 9 a.m. The CVA will hold the reunion for the 2012-2013 school Harris and David Norman at the Holiday Inn South, 9940 term. For more information, officiating. Burial will fol- with Raymond Stanley, the old Magic Mart parking lot until 2 p.m. Paul Varney, Shawn and each night. Bus transportation August 18 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge. call (304) 475-3347 ext. 25. low at the Dotson Ceme- The highlight will be a trip to GED testing dates for 2012 tery of Phelps. Family and Jeff Dotson officiating. will be provided to and from The Disabled American the school during this event., Veterans chapter #141, Belfry, Pascagoula, Miss., for a tour of have been set at the Mingo friends will serve as pall- Burial will follow in the the LHA6 America. Career and Technical Center. bearers. The family will Willie Jake Hager Ceme- School begins on Wednesday, Ky., and its auxiliary, will have Aug. 8. its monthly at 2 p.m. at the Bel- September 14 - 16 There is no cost for the GED begin receiving friends ter, Ransom, with Dwayne Chattaroy High School Re- test; however, all candidates on Saturday August 4, August 6 fry Courthouse. All honorably Dotson, Van Gibbs, Den- The annual meeting of the discharged veterans and their union. Social time Friday eve- must first pass the Official Prac- and Sunday, August 5, at nis Gibbs, Joey Dotson, ning, dinner and dance with tice Tests (OPT) before taking the church with services Shawnee Parkway Authority spouses are invited and urged Andy Bowling, Dale Whitt will be held at 7 p.m. at Twin to please attend. The Jaguars Saturday evening the GED test. To register, a can- nightly at 7 p.m. and J.B. Dotson serving a and a Memorial Service Sun- didate must call Mary Oliver at Arrangements are under Falls State Park, Wyoming The Lyrick Talent Quest 19 pallbearers. Visitation will County. will be held at the Mountaineer day morning. All events will 235-2022 or e-mail: mqoliver@ the direction of Chambers be held at the Belfry Fire De- aol.com to schedule the OPT. Funeral services, Inc of be held after 6 p.m. Sat- August 7 Hotel at 31 East Second Ave. in urday Evening at Rogers The Tug Valley Recovery Williamson, from 6 p.m. to 11 partment. For information and She also conducts Adult Basic Matewan. a registration form call Seigle Funeral Home. Shelter’s Board of Directors will p.m. on a first-come-first-serve Education classes at the Wil- Curry 304-235-1797 or Ed Goff liamson Campus of Southern Raymond Dotson Online condolences can meet at 6 p.m. at the Fifth Av- basis. Contact Lyrick Promo- enue Church of Christ, 11 West tions, Ltd. at (304) 928-5085 or 304-426-4711. Community & Technical Col- Raymond “Eugene” be made at rerogersfuner- October 13 lege for those who need help Dotson, 68, of Ransom, alhome.com. Fifth Ave., Williamson. visit their website, www.lyrick- The AIM (Action In Mingo) promotions.webstarts.com. All former and current res- to pass the OPT. John Webb Group will meet on the second August 21 - 22 idents of Aflex, Ky., and fam- is the GED Chief Examiner at floor of the Williamson Fire The Mingo Career Center ily members are invited to the Career Center, 475-3347 Department at 5 p.m. They will will be holding GED testing attend a casual get-together ext. 13. Once you have passed No one knows discuss plans for the 40th King for candidates who have passed Saturday Oct. 13, beginning the OPT, you will schedule and the local community Coal Festival. All members and the Official Practice Test. For at noon at the Aflex Baptist attend orientation for the GED interested parties are encour- more information contact John Church. Please bring a cov- with him. Candidates who have like a local. aged to attend. 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(AP) — Sheriff Jerry Bowman and ex- CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. says a crackdown on the ille- Mercer, McDowell and Wyo- tors say the death didn’t ap- The Lincoln County commis- county Clerk Donald Whitten, (AP) — A Logan County man gal distribution of prescription ming counties. pear to be suspicious. sion has selected a replace- face sentencing Aug. 29. Both has been charged in a fatal ac- drugs in southern West Vir- Man gets 25 years in kid- Mullins was found guilty ment for a commissioner who men have resigned. cident involving a 21-year-old ginia has resulted in two more napping of a kidnapping charge but resigned after being charged in City Holding to acquire firefighter who was the son of convictions. CHARLESTON, W.Va. was acquitted of robbery and an election fraud investigation. Va. bank company Chapmanville’s mayor. U.S. Attorney Booth Good- (AP) — A Dunbar man has obtaining money by false pre- Media outlets report the Cory Price of Chapmanville win says the Bluefield Pill been sentenced to 25 years tenses. commission Thursday ap- CHARLESTON, W.Va. died in August 2011 after an Initiative has now resulted in in prison for kidnapping an Huntington man dies af- pointed Michael Browning of (AP) — City Holding Co. approaching car lost control the convictions of 23 people. 84-year-old Charleston man ter fall from I-64 bridge Harts to fill the seat vacated by has agreed to acquire Virginia- and struck his motorcycle Goodwin announced Thurs- who died a day after testifying HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Thomas Ramey. Browning will based Community Financial along state Route 10. day the convictions of two in the trial. (AP) — Barboursville police serve until after the November Corp. A criminal complaint says Mercer County men who ad- Media outlets report Gary have identified a man who fell election for Ramey’s unexpired Staunton, Va.-based Com- Thomas Dillon of Chapman- mitted to selling a total of more Wayne Mullins was sentenced to his death from an Interstate term. Browning did not attend munity Financial has assets ville is charged with negligent than 2,200 pills. Thursday. 64 bridge. the meeting. of $500 million. Community homicide, driving without Thirty-five-year-old Benja- George Jacobs testified in The Herald-Dispatch re- Ramey, who resigned last Financial and its Community insurance, going left of center min Jamalle Lane and 38-year- February that Mullins jumped ports 25-year-old Anthony J. month, faces a plea hearing Bank subsidiary operate nine and failure to maintain control. old Andrae Cortez Simmons into his car in January 2011 as Bailey of Huntington fell 157 next Wednesday in U.S. Dis- bank branches along the I-81 Investigators determined Dil- each pleaded guilty to distrib- Jacobs pulled into a parking feet from the bridge Wednes- trict Court in Charleston. corridor in western Virginia Prosecutors allege Ramey lon was speeding. uting oxycodone. They face up lot. Mullins asked for thou- day night near the 29th Street and two branches in Virginia Price was the son of Chap- to 20 years in prison. Sentenc- sands of dollars and, when exit. lied to an FBI agent about ab- manville Mayor Jerry Price ing is set for Nov. 29 in federal Jacobs indicated he didn’t have Bailey landed in the west- sentee ballot applications. The Beach, Va. and was a member of the Lo- court in Beckley. the cash, was told to drive to bound lanes and was struck by case stems from a conspiracy City Holding, the parent of gan and Chapmanville fire de- Goodwin announced the his home and later to a bank. oncoming traffic. to sway Lincoln County’s City National Bank, completed partments. Bluefield Pill Initiative in June Mullins contended the money The Cabell County Sheriff’s 2010 Democratic primary with its acquisition of Front Royal, 2 more convicted in pill 2011. Run by a task force of was a loan he intended to re- Department is investigating. fraudulent absentee ballots. Va.-based Virginia Savings Ban- crackdown state and local law enforcement pay. Replacement named for Two other officials charged corp on June 1. Stolen From Page 1 amount of $19,000 and was police report that the accu- Springer, who is a Federal ably felt safer bringing them erators were recovered and provided a bill of sale for mulative total of the three Agent in Ohio, had uncov- into West Virginia, waiting warrants were issued for were in fact, those missing their purchase, bearing the units exceeded $160,000. ered information that the ac- for a little while until the those involved.” from Ohio. signature of Jimmy Clark.” “We’re talking a lot of tual theft allegedly involved search for them wasn’t fresh Clark was arraigned be- “Mr. Porter stated to Sgt. Smith remarked that money here,” said Smith. Curtis L. Clark III, of Ohio, in everyone’s minds, and fore Mingo Magistrate Dal- us that he went to Conley generators like these that “The two smaller units were aka “Big-Un”, who is the then trying to sell them. las Toler and was released Branch to look at the gen- were stolen are far from brought into the county on a nephew of the defendant. “It’s hard to hide items from custody after post- erators, and was told by Mr. cheap; stating that the low- rollback, and the largest one “The defendant told us of this size, especially since ing bail in the amount of Clark that he had purchased est price he located on the is as big as a pull trailer that that he and his nephew they’re so valuable, but ap- $20,000. The investigation them at a FEMA auction in largest of the three for was would be used to haul a ve- trade on stuff all the time,” parently they thought it concerning this theft re- Missouri,” said Muncy. “At well over $90,000 on the hicle or other equipment.” said Smith. “We believe that could be accomplished. mains open, and additional that time, Mr. Porter wrote internet. The owners of the Further investigation into since the generators were “Thanks to the tip we information will be released the defendant a check in the generators had listed in the the theft revealed that Todd stolen from Ohio, they prob- received, the stolen gen- as it becomes available. SLC From Page 1 four-day meeting was led and explain the benefits of and welcomed everyone to will be given in Williamson, WV by by roundtable discussions post mine land use. the SLC meetings. on July 30 and focused on from the various lawmak- “I remember, in par- Speaker of the Alabama growing up in West Virginia ers. ticular, discussing how im- House, Mike Hubbard, a 117 W 4th Ave., Williamson, WV and coal jobs. Many tours were offered portant coal was to West republican was elected as 304-235-3100 or 1-800-634-5265 Hickam, a native of Mc- in the evening hours that Virginia and America with Chairman of the SLC for Dowell County and famous provided legislators from specific legislators from the upcoming year. Speaker author, mentioned that other states to experience Georgia, Texas, Canada, Rick Thompson of West West Virginia coal was in- West Virginia at its fullest. and Oklahoma. I explained Virginia served as chairman strumental in steel mak- On Sunday, July 29, the to them how the EPA was this year. ing and electricity. He also trip to Williamson started hurting our main industry 60340802 spoke about how West in Charleston where a and they responded that the Virginia coal has powered group of legislators boarded same EPA was hurting the America and that is it very a Greyhound bus headed for gas industry in their states,” important to our future. Hatfield-McCoy country. said Justin Marcum. “Mr. Hickam said it Then on Tuesday, July 31, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin right,” Marcum said, “coal a group boarded the same addressed the group on powers America and we Greyhound bus and toured Monday, July 30. must protect our coal jobs.” a surface mine where the Tomblin welcomed the Other conference ses- post mine land was being legislators to West Vir- sions were scheduled that utilized by the U.S. Military. ginia. He also discussed provided legislators the op- Marcum explained that the importance of working portunity to discuss chal- these two trips were im- together during these meet- lenges facing their respec- portant to him as he could ings. Senate President Jeff tive states. The economy, showcase Hatfield-McCoy Kessler and Speaker Rick jobs, and many other is- country, the benefits of coal, Thompson also addressed sues were discussed. The

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XX ■ XXXDAY, XXXXXX XX, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Editorial Shunning hot air; seeing the light

As we all Ours is a mo- know, our era ment when we is one more de- need to produce fined by tech- students capable nology than by of bringing the anything else. nation’s competi- E v e r y w h e r e , tive edge in line we see men, with that of our women and chil- i n t e r n at i o n a l dren staring at rivals, such as thin, rectangular China. boxes of light. A m e r i c a n These tell them students must what they know be able to excel and what they in this complex think they need Stanley Crouch period of inter- to know, either Syndicated national warfare as it happens or Columnist fought through as it just hap- h i g h - q u a l i t y pened. They also products far record and hold information more often than with guns no further away than the fin- and bullets. gertips. Nations now seek to con- A ride on the wild side The prevalence of elec- quer markets, not landmass- tronic material allows for es. The motto of our age LAURA SNYDER While he digested that afraid.” I made a ghoulish page?” the constant presence of could be, “You can keep the uncomfortable thought, I face. Stepping firmly on the repetition, which is fre- land and the people: all we “Everybody thinks that decided to open his rather Silence finally reigned as side of the rampaging zom- quently used for the pro- want is for them to buy our zombies carry a virus that narrow point of view. this bit of ridiculousness bies he said, “Think of it as liferation of half-truths or stuff more frequently than makes more zombies, but I “As long as we are talking was absorbed. a protest for the undead.” factoids. These come as anybody else’s.” think it’s more like a prion,” about unlikely scenarios, Minutes later he asked, “What exactly are they commercials that convince That is what the president said a voice from the back why do you think nobody “So why aren’t unicorns protesting?” of the car. ever worries about a uni- called unihorns?” us to buy things or show aims to do with his White “Being dead, I guess.” “Strange, but I don’t corn attack or a fairy take- “I don’t know. I wasn’t loyalty to groups and ideas. House Initiative on Educa- “Well, I guess I can’t This technology can be tional Excellence for Afri- think about zombies at all,” over?” around when they made I said. “Probably because they’re that call. Why don’t you blame them for that, but used as a weapon. But no- can-Americans, established you’d think they could find body is ever entirely im- last week to give black kids “You aren’t worried about not scary,” my son scoffed. ask why we have names for more constructive ways to mune from its ill effects. a better shot at getting the a zombie apocalypse?” my “Really? Are you saying things that don’t exist?” Mitt Romney is finally best schooling possible. over-imaginative kid asked. that a flying horse with a “Because it’s fun to pre- protest. Maybe a sit-down learning this. “A higher education in “Let’s just say that of all giant horn sticking out the tend they do exist,” he in- strike at the local cemetery, The likes of Fox News and a 21st century cannot be a the ways an apocalypse middle of his forehead isn’t sisted. or something.” the right-wing establish- luxury. It is a vital necessity could occur, a zombie in- scary?” “What? Is it fun to imag- “That would be good, but ment, such savvy manipula- that every American should vasion would be the least It was his turn to roll his ine death and destruction they’d still have to eat.” tors of the media, had long be able to afford,” Obama likely, statistically speaking. eyes. “Unicorns don’t fly, at the hands – and feet – of “True. And it’s not like been in his corner, spouting said. So, no, I’m not worried, but Mom. Pegasus flies, but it out-of-control dead people you could cater that event, factoids about President This is good to hear. The I’m pretty sure that’s not go- doesn’t have a horn.” that need to eat people’s huh?” Barack Obama. Yet now talk about slavery repara- ing to stop you from com- Pushing the envelope, I brains?” This, my dear readers, they seem to have soured on tions is no more than just pleting your hypothesis on suggested, “Maybe my uni- Here is when logic flew is how to build a solid rela- zombie infections… carry corn has wings because it right out the window. the former Massachusetts another hustle. We are in tionship with your teenag- on, son. had a Pegasus mommy and “Well, they need to sur- governor. the business of real learning er. You merely have to learn It started with his refusal now. Real reparations will “Well, even if it’s not a unicorn daddy.” vive, don’t they?” my soon- to speak their language and to release more detailed tax come from mastering math likely, it doesn’t hurt to be “Oh brother. At least to-be Biology major asked. returns, for which many on and science. prepared,” he cautioned. zombies are believable.” “Unless I failed Zombie put all thoughts of rational- the right blasted him. And The president’s initiative I rolled my eyes. “I wish “My flying unicorns 101, I believe surviving ity and non-fiction aside. it has only gotten worse should build upon the high you thought the same about could wipe the floor with means to stay alive, and Take a ride on the wild with his nearly criminally level of work produced by a pop quiz in Geometry your zombies,” I said. “You they are clearly not alive, so side: Have a conversation incompetent trip to London people like Eva Moskowitz class.” should be afraid. Be very what is the point of a ram- with your teenager. for the start of the Olympic and her Success Academy Games. Charter Schools, as well Even a conservative intel- as the Harlem Educational lectual far beneath David Activities Fund. Both teach Frum, Charles Krautham- kids real lessons for the real A legislative perspective mer of Fox News, said of world — not the world of Romney’s clumsy and churl- vitriol and purposeless elec- ish behavior toward Great tricity. GREG STUMBO came about after an argument, 25 oc- ters last year. There were also 25,000 Britain: “It’s unbelievable, Jokes, threats, guiltmon- Speaker of the House curred when another felony crime was who received other services from the involved and another 25 came about as it’s beyond human under- gering and hustling have shelters for such things as counseling Earlier this month, and continuing a a result of domestic violence. Eight were standing, it’s incomprehen- made a mess of public educa- and legal aid. trend dating back to the late 1980s, the considered justifiable, and none were In breaking all of this data down sible. I’m out of adjectives.” tion for long enough — and Kentucky State Police issued its annual gang related. This is the problem with have not prepared enough further, the state police report gives report on crime in Kentucky, giving us a In addition to the human costs caused us some interesting insights on those the electricity that runs of our students, across the much clearer picture of the impact these by serious crimes, the state police re- caught by the police. For instance, there through our culture today board, to be bright lights in actions have had on our citizens. port adds up the financial losses as well. — it will zap anyone, re- the classrooms and beyond. In one sense, the numbers from 2011 Thieves, for example, stole $160 million were more 16-year-olds charged with gardless of what he or she If something beginning are positive when compared to earlier last year, of which $22 million was re- assaults than 17-year-olds last year, and stands for. It was only a mat- in the black community ex- crime reports. When measured against covered. Money, not surprisingly, was more 15-year-olds were caught vandaliz- ter of time before Mitt got pands outward across edu- 1995, there were 50 fewer homicides, the leading item taken, but jewelry and ing property than either 16- or 17-year- an updated dose. cation until our kids leave 6,000 fewer burglaries and almost 5,000 autos were dominate as well. In terms olds. All this, however, is a dis- college ready for whatever fewer DUIs last year even in the face of of total cases, shoplifting made up about As for adults, drug offenses were traction. We have real prob- battles they must face, then population gains, while auto thefts and three-fourths of those investigated. much more common among those in lems to deal with — and can nothing else is worth talk- robberies were almost half of what they Burglars, meanwhile, took $44.4 mil- their late 20s and early 30s than any follow those who produce ing about. I mean from the had been. lion from our homes and businesses last other age group, and the same goes for more than hot air. White House on down. Overall, a serious crime took place year. While we may think of break-ins as thefts as well. Men dominated every about every three minutes last year. predominantly a night-time activity, the category of serious crimes, but women About 50 percent of those were thefts, truth is – for our homes, at least – they were not too far behind when it came burglaries and assaults; a fifth were are about twice as likely during the day, to thefts. drug offenses; and a tenth were tied to when we’re at work. On average, each These annual reports offer a lot of in- Your news ... Your newspaper vandalism. break-in accounted for about $2,000 in Property crimes – like thefts and ar- losses. formation to digest, but they give us a son – outnumbered violent crimes by With 7,000 fewer court orders issued clear idea of what is faced by the 7,400 almost three to one. They were much last year in domestic violence situa- men and women who put on the uni- Williamson Daily News tougher to solve, too; only a fifth were tions than in 2010, there appears to be form every day for our protection and cleared, versus half of the violent crimes. positive strides being made in this area. the 2,100 civilian employees who help No crime in the report is more seri- Still, more than 4,000 women and chil- run our law enforcement offices. With- ous than homicide, and last year there dren, plus 24 men, sought shelter in one out all of them doing their jobs, none of Story idea or news tip? were 223 of them. Almost 40 of those of the 15 state-funded spouse abuse cen- us could do ours. Call 235-4242

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DAILY NEWS SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 Sports Clusky back on the Tug Valley sideline

KYLE LOVERN Clusky started out his coaching ca- He was also the head baseball coach Sports Editor reer as the head coach at Matewan Ju- at Matewan and Tug Valley at different nior High School for two seasons. He times during his career. He teaches NAUGATUCK –Veteran football then served as an assistant coach at Drivers Education at TVHS. coach Tony Clusky is back on the side- Matewan High School for nine years. His father Joe Clusky was the long- lines after a few years away from the Clusky took his first high school time basketball coach at Matewan. sport. head coaching position at Williamson Clusky will be the head coach at where he served as the head mentor The elder Clusky was also an assistant Tug Valley High School this season. for 10 seasons. football coach and head baseball coach He takes over for Tyler Hodge, who He served one year as head coach for the Tigers during his tenure. served as interim coach last season. at Tug Valley in 2006 taking them to Okey Smith and Greg Smith will Hodge will remain as an assistant the playoffs. Clusky is also the athletic once again serve as assistant coaches coach. director for the school. for the Panthers. Mountaineers Carter coaches Mingo Central ranked No. 11 in USA Today poll

Mike Casazza AP Contributor

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Before West Virginia could begin its preseason camp Thurs- day, the Mountaineers received a boost from the ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll. WVU was ranked No. 11 and second to only No. 4 Okla- guys need to finish strong from homa among the six Big 12 an academic standpoint and Conference teams in the poll. that could happen. If we re- “It’s important to be in tained all our guys and signed the top 20,” said second-year all our guys, we’d be in much Coach Dana Holgorsen, who better shape than we were last votes in the poll. “Top-20 year, but I’m not prepared to teams get more recognition. say that. It’s good to be there. We’re hap- “Three or four guys aren’t py about being there. Are we going to make it and a handful going to throw a party about of guys are still taking classes. it? Probably not? Are we going We hope to hang on to around to talk about it? Probably not.” 80 guys and we hope next year Staff Photo/KYLE LOVERN This is the sixth time since we can get up to 85. That was Mingo Central High School assistant football coach Gordon Carter is shown working with the defensive backs at practice 2004 WVU has been ranked the goal this year. We tried, but on Thursday at Buck Harless Stadium. Carter has returned to coaching to help head coach Yogi Kinder this season. West in the preseason coaches’ we didn’t achieve it.” Virginia started practice this past Monday. They will now be able to don pads and can have scrimmages this weekend and poll: No. 11 in 2004, No. 7 in * * * next weekend. 2006, No. 6 in 2007, No. 8 in WVU WENT without some 2008 and No. 24 in 2010. The starters on offense and defense Mountaineers finished last sea- for all or the majority of spring son No. 18 in the coaches’ poll. practice, but each was back for ■ “It’s an honor to be there and the start of preseason camp. Kyle’s Korner it’s good for the program and In fact, the meeting that good for publicity and we’re preceded the opening practice fired up about it, but it’s not go- began with the team’s athletic ing to change anything we do,” trainer, Dave Kerns, updating New football assistants for the Mingo Miners Holgorsen said. “We’re not the coaching staff on the status going to talk about it. We’re of injured and recovering play- not going to change what our ers. Veteran football coach be Hady Ford, the team. Kinder one of the numbers listed in routine is and how we practice “He had zero people on the Gordon Carter will be an who will coach and his players the WDN Sports Calendar. and all of that.” list, which is the way it should assistant at Mingo Central the offensive will obviously Tom Varney is the ramrod After the Sooners and the be come the first practice,” High School this season. and defensive miss Fry’s pres- behind the reunion. Mountaineers, the Big 12 had Holgorsen said. “I’m sure it will Texas at No. 15, TCU at No. change.” Carter, who served as the linemen, and ence. He had a …. Several local youth Safety Terence Garvin school’s athletic director Joey Fields, good rapport leagues have registrations 17, Oklahoma State at No. 19 and Kansas State at No. 21. (knee), running back Dustin last year, will serve as the who will be the with the kids and scheduled including Belfry Only the Southeastern Confer- Garrison (knee) and lineback- defensive coordinator for offensive co- was a hard work- football and soccer leagues. ence had more with seven se- er Jewone Snow (shoulder) head coach Yogi Kinder. ordinator and ing young coach. Check the sports calendar lections, including No. 1 LSU missed the entire spring recov- Kinder said he was pleased coach the quar- The Miners for the dates and times for and No. 2 Alabama and three ering from surgeries. Corner- to have Carter’s help. Carter terbacks. will dedicate the sign-ups. others in the top 10. back Pat Miller missed half of coached at Gilbert High D a v i d their season to … I want to remind area * * * spring after breaking a bone in School for many years and “Moose” Led- Fry. coaches, especially from the ALL BUT four of the players his right foot and fixing it with led that school to their only ger, who had S H O R T middle schools, to call or e- the Mountaineers were expect- surgery. state championship back in moved back STUFF: mail your scores to me here ing were at practice. The ex- “I was excited to see them 1995. Carter will also handle to the area Kyle Lovern … The Coal- at the Daily News. I want to ceptions are all from the fresh- out there,” Holgorsen said. the defensive backs. last year and Sports field Baseball start reporting more local men class: receivers Deontay “Terence looked like Terence. Another new assistant served as an Editor Reunion for La- sports. The same goes for McManus and Dee Joyner, Dustin looked pretty good. linebacker Sam Lebbie and Jewone’s shoulder is his thing, coach for the Miners is assistant coach bor Day Week- coaches of volleyball, soccer so it’s about popping with longtime coach Butch Jop- in the Miner’s end seems to and other sports like golf. running back Roshard Burney. McManus, Lebbie and pads, but he’s moving around. lin. He has coached at vari- first season, has resigned, be catching fire. Former pro I’ll be happy to share your Joyner couldn’t qualify while Pat Miller was ready to go. It ous schools over the last according to Kinder. baseball player Danny Godby results with our readers this Burney’s status is pending. was good to see them all out few years including Burch, Of course one absence from of Chapmanville will be one season. My number at the Holgorsen said Lebbie and there.” Phelps and Pikeville Col- the field at Mingo Central was of the guest speakers for the newspaper is 304-235-4242, McManus will both play at a Garrison is the one the team lege. Joplin will help coach that of the late John Fry. Fry event scheduled for Monday, ext. 33 and my e-mail is prep school. They’re together will keep a close eye on. He the running backs. died unexpectedly a few weeks September 3. For more infor- klovern@williamsondaily- at Atlanta Sports Academy. tore the ACL in his left knee The other assistants will ago and his shadow is still with mation on the reunion call news.com. Holgorsen said Burney “is still days before the Orange Bowl, trying” and the decision is “in but was cleared to participate the NCAA’s hands.” Burney for the start of camp. could know by Monday. As * * * ■ Sports Calendar for Joyner, Holgorsen said he’s THE MOUNTAINEERS “not sure where he’s going.” practiced in helmets with no Belfry Season Tickets time, 5:30 p.m. at the Tiger are eligible. It’s $40 for one Another is scheduled during * * * pads and will do so again today Belfry High School season Dome gym. player, $35 if more than one King Coal Days. ASSUMING NONE of before finally putting on pads football tickets are now on Williamson Middle Foot- (siblings). New players will Belfry Area Youth Foot- those four make it to campus, for the first time Saturday. Af- sale at the high school. Season ball need to bring a copy of their ball Holgorsen said WVU had right ter an off day, WVU practices ticket holders will have until Williamson Middle Football birth certificate and provide The Belfry Area Youth Foot- around 80 scholarship players Monday through Saturday August 24 to pick up their practice will start Monday the last four numbers of their ball league sign-ups and work- at practice. next week. tickets. After that date those August 6 at 6 pm at the old social security number. outs for the team drafts for the That’s five shy of the NCAA “We need to get some pads tickets will be sold. You can Williamson High athletic com- Tug Valley Volleyball 3rd, 4th and 5th grade leagues maximum and well above on,” Holgorsen said. “I know contact Anita at the school plex. Any boy in grades 6 – 8 Board will be Monday, August 13 and where the Mountaineers were you guys want to hear a little for further information at 606- are urged to attend. For more The Tug Valley Volleyball Tuesday, August 14 at 6;30 in Holgorsen’s first season. bit more, but we’ve got another 237-3900. info please call Coach ‘Giddle’ Board needs officials. Anyone p.m. at Belfry Middle School’s Holgorsen hinted there day in no pads and the first day Tug Valley Volleyball Johnson at 304-601-5721. interested in becoming a vol- athletic complex. All boys might be more losses shortly, in pads and then we have Sun- All girls interested in play- Matewan Middle Soccer leyball official should call 304- should bring a parent or guard- though. day off to regroup. Then we get ing volleyball for Tug Valley Any boy or girl interested 235-1440. A class will be held ian to complete consent forms “Guys are still in class and back out there again Monday High School should report to in playing soccer at Matewan from August 6-10 at the Broth- and come in workout clothes. they’ve still got another week and we’ll probably have some the gym on Monday, August Middle School should contact er Reid Park Little League Parents may complete the in school,” he said. “A couple more information then.” 6, at 9 a.m. Players should Coach John Heft of Matewan office, according to President forms prior to workouts if they have their physical forms Middle School at 304-426- Fred Dillard. can’t be present. Forms may be completed and bring them at 4386. The meeting is from 5K race picked up at Belfry Middle or that time. For more info call 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, The Tug Valley Road Run- for more info call 353-9688 or coach John Williamson at August 6 at Tiger Stadium for ners Club is holding another 237-3900. Overall Medal Count 235-2653. both players and parents. This 5K run/walk on Friday, Au- Bevins Elementary Foot- Matewan Middle Foot- is the first year for the school gust 10. Registration starts at ball Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total ball to have a soccer team. 6:30 pm and the race starts at Bevins Elementary football 1 China 20 12 9 41 An organizational meet- Belfry Youth Soccer sign- 8 pm start. The registration players grades K-2, 3-4 and 2 U.S. 18 9 10 37 ing for the Matewan Middle ups and race starts at 201 Cen- 5-6 are to report to the Bevins 3 Japan 2 8 11 21 School Football team will be The Belfry Youth Soccer tral Ave. in South William- school at 6:30 p.m. on Mon- 4 U.K. 7 6 7 20 held Thursday, August 5, at League will hold registration son. It will be the same route day, August 13 and Tuesday, 5 Russia 3 9 8 20 5:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. on Saturday, August 11 at the that was ran on July 6. The August 14. All boys should 6 Germany 5 8 6 19 7 France 7 5 6 18 There will also be an organi- Center Court of the Southside TVRRC is starting a series of bring a parent or guardian to 8 South Korea 8 2 5 15 zational meeting for MMS Mall from 1-4 p.m. Children 5K fun run races. This is the complete consent forms and Cheerleaders at the same ages 4-13 as of July 31, 2012 second of those 5K fun runs. come in workout clothes. A6

6 ■ SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Nation More than gay marriage driving Chick-fil-A flap

BILL BARROW looked like just another skirmish we’re a little backward. People Research Council that takes the the chain’s ubiquitous ads featur- Associated Press over a hot-button question. have this idea that we’re just be- conversation beyond merely what ing cows encouraging people to Coursing throughout the con- hind on everything. So they view he said. eat poultry. ATLANTA (AP) — When Pres- versations on social media, in let- anything we say through that “Dan Cathy has the same First In Tucson, Ariz., an executive ident Barack Obama said same- ters to the editor and in long lines (perception).” Amendment rights that I do. If he at a medical manufacturing com- sex couples should have the right to buy chicken sandwiches is the Cathy, a devout Southern Bap- doesn’t want to agree with same- pany lost his job after filming him- to marry, it was national news for sense among proud Southerners tist whose family has always been sex marriage, I understand that,” self verbally attacking a Chick-fil- a few days before the presidential that the outcry over Cathy’s com- outspoken about its faith, sparked she said. A employee and posting the video campaign and the country went ments smacks of regional stereo- the controversy by telling the Bap- “But when he puts a pen to pa- online. back to business as usual. typing. When public officials in tist Press that he and his family- per and writes a check to an or- For William Klaus, a 26-year-old Yet weeks after a fast-food ex- Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago owned restaurant chain are “guilty ganization that is about to squash X-ray technician with traditional ecutive doubled down on his op- tell a Southern icon such as Chick- as charged” for openly — and fi- my equal rights, I have a problem views on marriage, the debate position to gay marriage, debate fil-A that it’s no longer welcome, nancially — supporting groups with that.” starts at ends with Cathy’s liberty rages on about equality, religious and that Cathy should keep his that advocate for “the biblical Cathy’s comments were in keep- to voice his beliefs. values and free speech. “Chick-fil- opinions to himself, many in the definition of a family unit.” He ing with the tradition established A Appreciation Day” on Wednes- Atlanta-based chain’s home region later added that the United States by his father, Truett Cathy, who “He said what he said. Freedom day, with supporters flooding hear more than a little northern is “inviting God’s judgment on our started the chain in 1967 and of speech. Bottom line,” Klaus the chain’s franchises around condescension. nation when we shake our fist at never allowed franchises to open said at a Chick-fil-A in Jackson, the country, was countered with “Maybe the reaction is just be- him and say, ‘We know better than on Sundays. Miss. “kiss-ins” by same-sex couples at cause we’re Southerners,” said you as to what constitutes a mar- Beyond Friday’s organized However, that goes for Cathy’s assorted locations Friday, long Rose Mason, who was lunching riage.” displays of affection, there were critics, too, said Klaus, adding after Chick-fil-A president Dan Friday at a Chick-fil-A in suburban For Marci Alt, organizer of a other signs that the furor still had that he stopped by the Jackson Cathy’s initial comments to a re- Atlanta. protest Friday at a Chick-fil-A legs. Police were investigating store simply to pick up some good ligious publication touched off the Mason, who described herself in the relatively liberal Atlanta graffiti on the side of a Chick-fil-A food. clash. as Christian, said she grew up suburb of Decatur, it’s Cathy’s restaurant in Torrance, Calif., that “For someone to blast him for That’s an unusual amount of in New York City. Now, she said, financial backing of conserva- read “Tastes like hate” and had a his opinion, so be it — they have staying power for what initially “I deal with my sister telling me tive groups such as the Family painting of a cow, in reference to that right.” Fort Hood suspect fined $50K bail for Vermont man again for having beard accused of crushing cop cars

ANGELA K. BROWN Last week, the judge held Hasan in con- DAVE GRAM two Newport City officers vated assault charge. “But that Associated Press tempt and fined him $1,000. Gross said Associated Press chased him, he suddenly start- does not equate to proof.” Hasan would be forcibly shaved at some ed backing the tractor toward After Pion’s court appear- FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military point before his Aug. 20 trial if he doesn’t NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — A them. ance Friday, sheriff’s deputies judge on Friday once again held the Fort shave the beard himself. He said he wants 34-year-old Vermont man who “I backed up in fear of our and fire and rescue crews in Hood shooting suspect in contempt of court Hasan in the courtroom during the court- authorities said used a large safety about ten to fifteen feet neighboring Derby, where for showing up to a pretrial hearing with a martial to prevent a possible appeal on the farm tractor like a monster before bumping into another the sheriff’s department is beard he had been ordered to shave. issue if he is convicted. truck and drove over seven vehicle,” wrote Newport Of- located, were trying to sal- Maj. Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, Hasan is charged with 13 counts of pre- police vehicles — then tried ficer Tanner Jacobs, adding vage what they could from was fined $1,000 for a second time. The meditated murder and 32 counts of attempt- to run over two officers who that “at this point the tractor the crushed cruisers. They judge, Col. Gregory Gross, then sent Hasan pursued him — was ordered was still backing up.” He said were using tools usually used to a nearby trailer to watch the rest of the ed premeditated murder in the November 2009 attack on the Texas Army post. Hasan, held on $50,000 bail Friday. he and his partner then left to extract crash victims from hearing on closed-circuit television, as he has Orleans County sheriffs 41, faces the death penalty or life in prison their vehicle to avoid getting crushed vehicles to pry open done since showing up with a beard at a June said Roger Pion of Newport run over. the cruisers’ trunks. hearing. without parole if convicted. was angry over a recent ar- Converging city and state Chief Deputy Philip Beards are a violation of Army regulations. Gross on Friday also ordered a pretrial rest for resisting arrest and police and county sheriffs Brooks marveled that the ri- Hasan’s attorneys say he keeps declining hearing next week to hear from a prosecu- marijuana possession when then surrounded Pion and fle, shotgun and other items to shave because he believes that doing so tion witness and determine if he will testify he drove the tractor into the ordered him from the tractor stored in his cruiser’s trunk would violate his Muslim faith. during the trial. parking lot of the sheriff’s at gunpoint. He was found to were unharmed. “Even my department and rolled it mul- be carrying a loaded pistol, hat held its shape,” he said. tiple times across cruisers and authorities said. Sheriff’s dep- Brooks said the depart- a transport van parked in the uties got there in a borrowed ment moved into the former lot. No one was injured in civilian vehicle. bank building in December. Thursday’s incident. Defense attorney David There was no video surveil- First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School is Sworn police statements Sleigh said he would seek to lance of the ungated parking filed at the court said Pion have the aggravated assault lot. “I’m certain the security Sunday August 5 through would face 14 charges. The charge dismissed. issues will be revisited,” he most serious one, felony ag- “There was no actual con- said. Thursday August 9 2012 gravated assault on a police tact. He never came into Several other sheriffs’ de- officer, carries a penalty of up threatening proximity of any- partments around Vermont Time is 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm to 16 years in prison. one,” Sleigh said. “I under- offered to lend cruisers to Or- Sheriffs said that after Pion stand if these deputies were leans County. State police of- In The Egypt File: Decoding the Mystery of left their lot, they were unable annoyed, and there may be a fered cars they were preparing to pursue him because they personal measure of retribu- for auction. Life, kids ages 2-12 explore the marvels of ancient Egypt, following Bible clues that lead had no intact vehicles. When tion” reflected in the aggra- them to discover they were specially created by God for the purpose of loving and serving Him.

The need for salvation in Jesus is clearly CDC issues fair warning about pig flu communicated. Teaching points with crafts, snacks and games reinforce the day’s lesson, MIKE STOBBE the animals to people. southwest Ohio, which end- with songs helping kids easily remember the AP Medical Writer Officials say 29 human cased last weekend. daily phrases. es of the new strain of swine Pigs get the flu, too, and ATLANTA (AP) — It’s flu have been confirmed in can spread it to people. The Design Time teaches that God wonderfully the season for state and coun- the U.S. in the last year, most Centers for Disease Control designed our bodies and He doesn’t make ty fairs, and health officials of them children. and Prevention has been mistakes. Children are encouraged to praise are reminding fairgoers to be Ten of the 12 cases con- tracking sporadic cases since their Creator because, as the theme verse careful around pigs because firmed this week were linked last year, when the new strain notes, they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” of a new flu spreading from to the Butler County Fair in was first seen in people. A (Psalm 139:14). concern: the new strain has a gene from the 2009 pan- demic strain that might let it spread more easily than pig viruses normally do. Reaching up So far, that seems to be the Winnie the Pooh Kids case for pigs to people, but Reaching out it hasn’t been spreading eas- at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater ily from person to person — Reaching for you Chief Logan State Park which is the greater concern. It also has not been unusu- Now thru August 12th • 8:30 p.m. ally dangerous. All of the re- For more information call 304-752-0253 cent cases were mild, as were Presented by the

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WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 ■ 7 Entertainment Olympic Viewing: NBC’s Problems pile up in sink poorly timed commercial Dear Dr. Brothers: My Dear T.D.: You may girlfriend and I have been have your friend’s best in- living together for about a terests at heart, but it can DAVID BAUDER cast, featuring Douglas’ win and a gold AP Television Writer year, and there’s one ma- be hard to change some- medal swim by Michael Phelps, was seen by jor complaint I have right one who’s set in his ways. 36.8 million viewers, according to Nielsen. now: She always leaves It sounds like your friend NBC says no offense was intended by a That’s 7 million more than the correspond- poorly timed promotional ad featuring a a mess in the kitchen, has deflected some of ing night four years ago in Beijing. NBC claiming she’ll come back your attempts to help him monkey on gymnastics rings that aired on also said that five Olympic events have been the network directly following a commen- to it, but she never does. meet a new girl already, tary by Bob Costas on Gabby Douglas’ gold streamed online by at least 1 million people. We’ve talked about it a and it’s not too likely that medal inspiring other African-American The top event, streamed 1.46 million times, few times, and now I just he’ll find further prod- clean up after her, but it’s ding anything more than girls to take up the sport. was the U.S. women’s gymnastics team win- making me really resent- annoying. People’s pro- The gymnastics-themed ad for the up- ning the gold medal Tuesday, followed by ful of this selfish behavior. cesses of grieving take coming NBC comedy “Animal Practice” Phelps’ gold medal swim over Ryan Lochte. How can I explain to her different forms and dif- was specifically timed to run late Thursday BRANDI TIME: Been a rough Olympics that this is important to ferent amounts of time, for soccer analyst Brandi Chastain, what Dr. Joyce Brothers night following the women’s gold medal me, and to the future of and it’s possible that your competition. NBC said it was scheduled to with Hope Solo trashing her on Twitter. Syndicated our relationship? — M.R. Columnist friend just hasn’t gotten run before the network knew about Costas’ Let’s give Chastain some credit for pre- Dear M.R.: It sounds over his ex yet. One thing commentary. science. Coming out of halftime of the U.S. like you may have a more to ascertain before trying amine what underlying “Much of America has fallen in love with team’s 2-0 win over New Zealand on Friday, significant problem than to get him to meet some- issues are making it so Gabby Douglas,” Costas said. “Also safe she preached patience for the U.S. team, just being annoyed at one new is whether he’s hard for you to deal with to say that there are some young African- noting the Americans had squandered scor- your girlfriend for not still in contact with his your girlfriend’s bad hab- American girls out there who tonight are cleaning up after herself. ex or harbors any hope ing opportunities by rushing things near it, and then express this saying to themselves, ‘Hey, I’d like to try You describe her behav- that they might get back the opposition goal. Within three minutes, to her. Once she realizes that, too.’” ior as selfish, but it may together. Those things American Alex Morgan did precisely what that you’re troubled by Then NBC switched to the commercial be that you’re ascribing alone can make it dif- Chastain had been pointing out, hurrying a something deeper than a with the small, widely grinning monkey selfishness to her behav- ficult to move on after a shot that went wide right. dirty sink, she can work on the rings. Blacks in the past have been ior because of some other breakup. WEATHER: Jim Cantore is taking some on changing her habits. disparagingly referred to as monkeys to the underlying problems. Your friend eventually You need to open an point where it is considered a common slur. time off from The Weather Channel to pro- Because you keep clean- will get over his ex, and honest line of communi- “Gabby Douglas’ gold medal performance vide London forecasts as part of Olympic ing up after her, you’re at that point you can help cation with her, and not last night was an historic and inspiring coverage (his network is owned by NBC counteracting anything him out by introducing just passive-aggressively achievement,” said NBC Universal spokes- Universal). Friday was beautiful, but Can- you might be telling her him to women or setting hope that things will woman Liz Fischer. “The spot promot- tore suggested the good weather was short- about how it’s important him up on dates. Until change. ing ‘Animal Practice,’ which has run three lived. “It’s going to get a little ugly and it for her to clean up after then, you should focus * * * times previously, is one in a series with an can certainly impact the track and field herself. This also means on trying to get him out Dear Dr. Brothers: Olympic theme which have been scheduled that you’re slowly build- of the rut he appears to events,” he said. A good friend of mine for maximum exposure. Certainly no of- ing up resentment against be stuck in. You mention PLAY THE GAME: Beach volleyball was dumped by his girl- fense was intended.” her and damaging your re- that he works a lot and analyst Kevin Wong didn’t take it easy on friend about a year ago, It’s the second time during the Olympics lationship in the process. doesn’t want to talk about American defending gold medal winners and I don’t think he’s that a promotional ad has proven trouble- Though you claim you’ve his ex. Try getting him to Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhousser during ever totally recovered. some for NBC. It ran a “Today” show talked about it, it’s likely devote a little more free their upset loss to Italy on Friday, criticiz- He complains about not promo showing swimmer Missy Franklin that you haven’t actually time to socializing, even if having a girlfriend, but holding her first gold medal a few minutes ing them for having “no energy, no emo- expressed what truly is it’s only with you or some he doesn’t do anything before airing the race where she won it. tion.” After one missed shot, he said, “Phil bothering you about the close friends or family. to try to meet someone RATINGS: Ratings continue very strong stops playing. Get in there and play the situation — not that the Get him out of the house new. He seems unhappy, for NBC. Thursday night’s prime-time tele- game.” kitchen is messy, but that and office, and into situ- but he doesn’t really her failing to clean up ations that will allow him want to talk about it. He after herself is one more to see other single people just ends up working a symptom of her general his own age. Eventually, lot and making excuses. selfishness, lack of moti- and with enough subtle Singer of US heavy metal How can I encourage him vation or other issue that encouragement, he’ll be to try to meet someone you’re struggling with. able to enter the dating without feeling too pushy Rather than suffering game again on his own and making things awk- silently, you need to ex- terms. band released in Prague ward? — T.D.

PRAGUE (AP) — The lawyer said, adding that the mond and in Washington, frontman of the U.S. heavy police investigation is unlikely D.C., while the singer was im- metal band Lamb of God has to be completed until winter. prisoned. Streat cautioned oth- been released from a Czech Radvan said police believe ers not to judge Blythe and the prison on $400,000 bail as that during the 2010 concert band by their stage personas police investigate him for alleg- that the audience member or their genre, with its thrash- edly pushing a fan off a stage climbed onto the stage and ing guitars and often dark sub- who later died of his injuries, Blythe pushed him off. The fan jects. He told of a regular guy an official said Friday. hit the floor with his head and who cuts his grass, makes time A Prague court on Thurs- later died of the injuries, police for fans, who helped a home- �� day dismissed a prosecution said. less man find a place to live request that Randy Blythe be Martina Lhotakova, a and once spent several hours banned from leaving the coun- spokeswoman for Prague’s talking a man out of commit- �� try. Blythe’s lawyer, Martin Municipal Court, said Blythe ting suicide. Radvan, said the singer had was released Thursday when “The Randy Blythe we flown out of the Czech capital the court upheld a lower court know truly has not a bit of mal- Presents for the United States on Fri- decision that had rejected a ice or ability to cause that kind day. The band is based in Rich- request by prosecutors to keep of harm or take that type of ac- mond, Virginia. him in custody, fearing he tion toward anybody,” Streat “I’m relieved to be out of wouldn’t return. said. Pankrac jail,” Blythe told the Blythe told media Friday Streat said Blythe’s release private Czech Nova televi- that if requested he would be begins his long process to clear Winnie the Pooh sion at Prague’s international back. “If it’s necessary for me his name. airport. “It wasn’t bad but it to return to Prague to go to “It’s fantastic that he’s got- wasn’t exactly fun.” this court thing, I certainly ten through this first step of The 41-year-old was ar- will,” he said. getting the bail finalized and Kids rested on June 27 when he re- Tommy Streat, a friend of for everyone to realize that he’s turned to the Czech Republic Blythe’s, organized vigils in not a flight risk,” Streat said. for another gig, not realizing support of the singer in Rich- that he was being investigated for bodily harm resulting in death during a concert he gave NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL SEMESTER in Prague in 2010, said Rad- van. at the Blythe told Czech Nova it was “very tragic” the young man had died. “I feel very Liz Spurlock Amphitheatre bad that a fan of my band is dead, that his family has to go Delbarton, WV Chief Logan State Park through it. That’s terrible. I feel awful for them,” he said. K4 - 12th Grade Blythe, who has not been Call us! (304) 475-3468 charged with a crime, said he 60341123 Thru August 12 was not aware of what had www.regionalchristianschool.org happened to the fan at Prague’s Abaton club that year and was Showtime 8:30 pm surprised to be arrested when he returned to the Czech Re- public to play a show sched- Rockhouse Freewill Box Ofﬁ ce Opens at 7:30 pm uled for June 28, said Radvan. “We don’t know yet if (the Baptist Church death) was caused by our cli- ent or in a different way,” the Ragland, WV Tickets may be purchased Rev. Lewis at the box ofﬁ ce or at: Hotline 831-3450 8/3 - 9 $5.75 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6PM & Wife Dottie Hall Pic Pac in Man, Arcoma Drug in Chapmanville, DARK KNIGHT RISES (PG-13) 12:00 - 1:00 - 3:30 Sumthin’ Country in Downtown Logan and the 4:40 - 7:00 - 9:00 Home Phone...... 475-2829 TOTAL RECALL (PG-13) Church...... 475-3049 UPS Store 1:00 - 4:00 - 7:00 - 9:30 at The Oaks Plaza near Wal-mart. DIARY WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS (PG) 12:45 - 2:45 - 4:45 - 7:10 - 9:20 THE WATCH (R) Sunday School ...... 10:30 AM 12:25 - 2:30 - 4:45 - 7:05 - 9:35 For more info call 304-752-0253 STEP UP REVOLUTION 3D (PG13) Sunday Evening Worship Service ...... 7:00 PM 12:30 - 2:35 - 4:55 - 7:30 - 9:40 www.loganshows.com ICE AGE: CONT. DRIFT 3D (PG) Wednesday Prayer Service & C.T.S...... 7:00 PM

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8 ■ SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS State Parties reveal sex of unborn children CHARLOTTE FERRELL SMITH Gender-reveal parties have be- Posey said. “These (gender reveal ourselves. It was a killer five hours cupcakes filled with either pink or Charleston Daily Mail come a popular way to tell family parties) are becoming a lot more not letting people know” until the blue icing. and friends whether the baby will be popular.” party. Aside from the ultrasound issue, the CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — a boy or girl. Some couples choose The Pickens baby boy is due Nov. Another couple had a party derecho that stormed West Virginia Everyone ate dessert first at the a cake filled with pink or blue icing 19. The father-to-be is employed by planned and Blevins lined up to meant the pool party was canceled. Pickens dinner party. That’s be- while others are releasing boxes of the West Virginia Lottery Commis- bake the cupcakes. However, the Power was knocked out at Lil’ Bit of cause Shainna and Bryan Pickens helium-filled balloons in the appro- sion and the expectant mother is a baby did not cooperate by moving Heaven Cupcakes for seven days, in- announced the sex of their unborn priate color. Spanish teacher in Boone County. into a revealing position during the cluding the Fourth of July holiday. This child to a group of about 20 by hav- “They all do it different ways Shainna said she learned about ultrasound and baking the gender meant heavy losses for the business. ing their guests bite into cupcakes. with different ideas,” said Karen gender reveal parties through online reveal cupcakes had to be put on The ultrasound was rescheduled for The blue butter cream filling told Posey, owner of Party Palace, Inc. research and contacted Teri Blevins hold. July 19, along with the cupcake mak- everyone simultaneously that they in Kanawha City. “They’re doing all of Lil’ Bit of Heaven Cupcakes in St. Michelle Adkins of Hugheston ing. would have a boy. kinds of stuff.” Albans to make the treats. and her husband, Russell, are ex- Caiden hoped for a sister. The “gender reveal” party was Some couples purchase paper She said some expectant couples pecting their second child on Dec. “I think he’ll say it’s a sister even if held June 5, the 28th birthday of the goods and party decorations in ge- choose to remain surprised until the 13. They have one son, 2-year-old it’s a brother,” Michelle said before the mother-to-be. neric colors for dinner parties or party. In that case, they take a sealed Caiden, who is hoping for a sister. ultrasound. “Caiden wants a sister. He “We passed the cupcakes out and showers. Then the release ofNOTICE color- OFenvelope REQUEST from FOR the ultrasound to a The family had a pool party plans to name it Pink.” counted down,” Shainna said. “Ev- ful balloons tells the group whetherQUALIFICATIONS bakery. planned June 30 with about 50 Caiden got his wishes for a sister, eryone took a big bite to get to the a boy or girl is on the way, sheFOR said. ENGINEERING“We did SER- want to know,” she said. people. Plans were to cook on the but not the name. The new baby girl middle. Everyone said,’ It’s a boy!’” “Several customers have comeVICES in,” “We wanted a few hours to enjoy it grill and let their guests bite into will be named Chaelyn.

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COOLING Notice to Creditors and Be- 606-237-0026 NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY neficiaries The goal of the competitive TO COMMENT REGARDING process is to objectively select Yard Sale RULES FOR STORMWATER Notice is hereby given that the firm who will provide the UTILITIES settlement of the estate of the highest quality service. Ac- HUGE YARD SALE following named decedents will cordingly, technical expertise Friday 3rd 10am-4pm & Sat- The Public Service Com- proceed without reference to a and related past experience urday 4th 10am-? @994 mission of West Virginia is fiduciary commissioner unless will be weighed heavily. The Pond Creek Rd,Stone Ky considering adopting rules re- within ninety days from the first candidates judged most home of Bill and Darlene lated to the provision of publication of this notice such qualified based on a review of Ball.Clothing,Household stormwater utility service. reference is requested by a the statements of quali- items,Purses,Toys and much Under the proposed rules, party in interest or an unpaid fications will be interviewed. more. users of an operating creditor files a claim and good The firm determined to be the stormwater utility ar the owners cause is shown to support most qualifiedbased on an Apartments/Townhouses of real property from which reference to a fiduciary evalution of the interviews will stormwater affects or drains commissioner. be asked to prepare fee pro- For Rent into the stormwater system. posals for engineering ser- 1Bedroom Apartment at Under the proposed rules, the Hattie Stacy vices as project scopes. are fi- Chattaroy,Refrigerator,Stove property owner, or user, will be Dated this 31th day of July, nalized. $375.a month deposit required. responsible for receiving and 2012 No Pets call 304-235-5131 paying for service form the Please submit all requested stormwater utility unless the Jim Hatfield information to the Town of 2BR Townhomes For Rent user has entered into a written Clerk of County Kermit, Attention: Mayor All units rental assisted agreement that another party Commission of Mingo County Johnny Linville, P.O. Box 385, Immediate Opening shall apply for service and Kermit WV 25674. Contact Call now 304-235-3125 become the customer of the 8:4,11 number: 304-393-3563. sotrmwater utility,. See NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR Houses For Rent Commission proposed Rules QUALIFICATIONS Proposals will be accepted Governing Stormwater Utilities, FOR ENGINEERING SER- until 12:00 p.m., L.P.T., Friday, 150 C.S.R. Series 36. VICES July 29, 2012. The Town re- DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE serves the right to accept or HOME FOR RENT The Commission will receive The Town of Kermit is in the reject any and/or all sub- In Hardy Ky.,3BR,K/Dr,2 written comments on the process of obtaining state- missions. All work will be Baths,all electric heat and proposal to add rules relating ments of qualifications from performed in accordance with A/C,Fireplace.Front and rear to Stormwater public service interested engineering firms to the regulations issued by State porches,fenced.$550 a month districts as follows: provide engineering services and Federal agencies relative $550 Security deposit for improvements or ex- here to. The selected can- required,no pets or Initial Comments 4:00 p.m. tensions to its water distri- didate will be required to smoking.Call 606-353-1430 July 2, 2012 bution system and/or water comply with Title VI of the Civil treatment facility. The services Rights Act of 1964, Executive Help Wanted- General Reply Comments 4:00 p.m. to be provided will include the Order 11246. Section 109 of August 31, 2012 completion of a preliminary the Housing and Urban De- Pro Careers, Inc. Is seeking in- engineering report to be used velopment Act of 1974, Section home care givers for the eld- Written comments should for funding applications and 3 of the Housing and Urban erly and disabled population. contain the case number listed will include, but not be limited Development Act of Immediate positions above and be addressed to the to the following: project design; 1968,Conflict of Interest available.Kermit area.For more Commission Executive Sec- preparation of all necessary Statement, and the Access to information,call 304-836-5505 retary, Sandra Squire, P.O. permit applications; pre- Records provisions. The Town or 1-800-924-0028. Free Box 812, Charleston, West paration of construction plans; shall ensure, to the fullest ex- training available for non- Virginia 25323. specifications, and bidding tent possible, that positive ef- certified applicants. EOE documents, assistance during forts are made to utilize small Public Service Commission of bidding; construction ad- businesses, including those in Engineers and Geologists West Virginia ministration services; and ruralareas, and disadvantaged needed in Australia!!! Relo- construction inspection ser- business enterprises. The cation paid!!Email 8:4,11 vices. Town will afford full op- BTU_JOBS_in_AU@ portunity to disadvantaged PeabodyEnergy.com Notice to Creditors and Be- Sources of funding for these business enterprises to submit for details. neficiaries projects may include, but not a show of interest and re- be limited to, the WV Bureau of sponse to this request and will Notice is hereby given that Public Health Office of En- not discriminate against any Wanted Commercial settlement of the estate of the vironmental Health Services, interested individual or firm Electrician/Foreman following named decedents will WV Small Cities Block Grant on the grounds of race, creed, For Pikeville Area proceed without reference to a Program, USDA Rural Utilities color, sex, age, handicap, or Please email Resume to fiduciary commissioner unless Service, Appalachian Re- national origin in award of the [email protected] within ninety days from the first gional Commission, US En- contract. Or fax: 304-523-2713 publication of this notice such vironmental Protection Agency, Call 304-523-2712 for more reference is requested by a WV Drinking Water Treatment 7:28,8:4 information. party in interest or an unpaid Revolving Fund, and WV In- creditor files a claim and good frastructure & Jobs Devel- cause is shown to support opment Council. reference to a fiduciary commissioner. Procurement of said services will be in accordance with WV Columbus Bradford Code Chapter 5G and 24 CFR Dated this 31th day of July, Part 85.34. All firms interested 2012 in being considered for this selection must submit five (5) Jim Hatfield copies of a proposal detailing Clerk of County qualifications, technical ex- Commission of Mingo County pertise, management and staffing capabilities, related 8:4,11 prior experience, and professional references.

The goal of the competitive process is to objectively select the firm who will provide the highest quality service. Ac- cordingly, technical expertise and related past experience will be weighed heavily. The candidates judged most qualified based on a review of the statements of qualifications will be interviewed. The firm determined to be the most qualifiedbased on an evalution of the interviews will be asked to prepare fee proposals for engineering services as project scopes. are finalized.

Please submit all requested information to the Town of Kermit, Attention: Mayor Johnny Linville, P.O. Box 385, Kermit WV 25674. Contact number: 304-393-3563.

Proposals will be accepted until 12:00 p.m., L.P.T., Friday, July 29, 2012. The Town re- serves the right to accept or reject any and/or all sub- missions. All work will be performed in accordance with the regulations issued by State and Federal agencies relative here to. The selected can- didate will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246. Section 109 of the Housing and Urban De- velopment Act of 1974, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,Conflict of Interest Statement, and the Access to Records provisions. The Town shall ensure, to the fullest ex- tent possible, that positive efforts are made to utilize small businesses, including those in ruralareas, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Town will afford full opportunity to disadvantaged business enterprises to submit a show of interest and re- sponse to this request and will not discriminate against any interested individual or firm on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin in award of the contract.

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Saturday, auguSt 4, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS ComiCs/Ent ErtainmEnt SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 ■ 9 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Today’s Answers

FUNKY WINKERBEAN Tom Batiuk

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne

HI & LOIS Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS William Hoest

MUTTS Patrick McDonnell

Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, HHHH Others seem to want to Aug. 4, 2012: lure you away from whatever you are zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman You often feel as if you have too doing. Handle your responsibilities much on your plate. A key person, or before you touch base with an older persons, in your life will be there to relative, friend or boss. Take a stand pitch in. Clearly you are not by your- in a heated discussion if you can self. If you are single, you will long for avoid someone’s anger. Tonight: Sort a relationship that has meaning. You through invitations. are likely to meet this person through LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) a friend. If you are attached, the two HHH It seems important to handle of you bond more tightly together. a project or complete a task around You have each other’s backs and your home before you take off. show immense caring. Make sure you Whether you’re on a picnic or taking a have an old-fashioned date every so drive to a favorite area, you lose your- often. PISCES has more imagination self outside your normal setting and than you, if that is possible. come back invigorated. Tonight: Make The Stars Show the Kind of Day it different. You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) THE FAMILY CIRCUS 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult HHHHH Allow your creativity CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) to emerge when dealing with a fun Bil Keane HHHH You have a lot to con- project involving a partner. Together, by Dave Green sider before you take off to make a you’ll come up with a unique concept purchase. When you’re with others, that delights many people. Your ideas make sure to keep much of this pro- might only relate to a birthday or mak- cess to yourself. A neighbor or family ing a birthday party more fun. Tonight: member wants to catch up on your Let your hair down. news. You may be at a party before SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) you know it. Tonight: Hang out. HHHH You might feel pressured TAURUS (April 20-May 20) to set aside your plans in order to do HHHH Join your friends as soon something for a partner or a close as possible. Much is going on around family member. You could be taken you. Wherever you are, make sure aback by how much your company you are with people. Do not make a is desired. As a result, you probably big deal about spending; just let go. A will decide to join in. Tonight: Having friend comes up with an inspirational a ball. idea. Tonight: Your treat. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You speak your mind HHHHH Your optimism and even when you’re just chatting with a upbeat attitude help others get past a casual acquaintance. You have a way problem. Still, you might need to take of presenting your ideas so that the DENNIS THE MENACE the lead in a key situation. Be honest other person receives the full, blunt if you feel you just do not want to han- meaning. Check in with neighbors Hank Ketchum dle things anymore. An older friend or and those you rarely have time for. relative plays into your plans. Tonight: Tonight: Till the wee hours. Try not to go to extremes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You cannot seem to find HHHH You could be pushed to any reason not to go to extremes and your limit with so many thoughts and overindulge a bit. You are full of spirit so much to do. Once you detach, and get-up-and-go. A new friend, you will understand exactly what is loved one or child cheers you on. needed and how to do it. Evaluate the Your independence often breeds mis- pros and cons of this particular situa- chief. Such is the case today. Tonight: tion. Tonight: You might need a break Whatever suits your pleasure. from the here-and-now. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You might be push- HHHH Others want you to join ing the line with family members or them. Whether watching a sport or roommates without realizing it. Not participating in one, you’ll enjoy your- everyone is as clear as you are. Don’t self. Nevertheless, a close friend or count on someone’s smiling nod to loved one wants to spend some time continue if you know what you are with you. Why not bring everyone doing could irritate him or her. Still, go together? Tonight: Having fun wher- for what you want. Tonight: Your call. ever you are. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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10 ■ SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS “O come, let us worship and bow down:

let us kneel before the Lord our maker.”- Psalms 95:6 WEEKLY DEVOTION Watch what? ED LOCKARD ers then pay no attention worldly manner we don’t their actions and their be- to time and are late for seem to care whether havior. Minister, Hardy Church everything they do. He’s coming or not. We It did however make of Christ To make sure we give even have churches filled me realize something. I caught myself in a the proper definition to with apathy for the need Those approximately conversation the other the matter, in the bible to be aware of His coming 25 kids could be the small day about time. The con- dictionary and concor- and to warn those who group of people that lead versation led to the state- dances it gives a two part don’t know. a great many to the Lord ment: definition to the word. My wife keeps remind- some day. I can’t stand to look Watch -1. Attend to or ing me that I use our I could worry about down and not be able to guard. 2. To wait for. family circumstances too that accept for the fact I see my watch. This brings to mind the much in my messages and realize the great potential I then noticed the ap- reason for the 62 refer- articles but I disagree. that 12 men had on the propriate name that has ences in the scriptures My grandson Jordan and day of Pentecost when at been given to my time that attribute to the im- his cousin, my grand- least 3,000 people came piece, a watch. It made portance of being a Chris- daughter Roxy went up to know Jesus by their me question how they tian. From the creation in to first timers camp a few obedience to the Gospel. came up with the name, Genesis 31:49 God re- weeks ago at our church We really need to em- watch for a timepiece. It minds us we are waiting camp. I had a great time phasize to those around occurred to me of the im- for the Lord. In II Kings with them as they ex- us how important it is to portance of what we see 11: 4-7 the bible reminds perienced camp for the take focus in the scrip- each day and the amount us how to wait, as guards. first time. I did worry tures and heed to there of time we devote to it. Obviously the Lord wants how they would adapt to advise. We need to follow It also emphasized the us to be aware of the se- the environment and my God’s instruction to the devotion we seem to put rious nature by which we worries were completely letter and watch for His into time. Some of us live spend our time here on the serious problems in as a whole are not wait- gone as they fell in like return. I hope He finds by the watch. Everything Earth. the world today it seems ing for nor guarding what peanut butter and jelly. I you watching! must be on schedule. Oth- As I live and witness extremely evident that we were supposed to. In the was so proud of them in

BB&TMember FDIC/FDIC insured Join Us For Services... Ajax Church of our Lord and Gary Hackney invites everyone. liamson, announces Bible school Monahill Memorial Freewill We have what you need Savior Jesus Christ (non-de- Grace and Truth Bible Centers, is on Sunday for all ages at 9:30 Baptist Church, Wilkinson, an- 52 HARDWARE & nominational), meets at 10:30 located in Boy Scout Hollow at a.m., and morning worship is nounces the following services: “Close to home..” a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Friday and Ragland, has worshipping ser- at 10:30 a.m. Bible study is on Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and GARDEN CENTER the first Tuesday of the month at vices Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and chil- evening worship at 6 p.m.; and 304-426-5081 6:30 p.m. The pastor is Josh Hall. Bible study and C.T.S. is at 7 dren’s youth choir practice is 7 Wednesday Bible study at 6 p.m. Rt. 52, Taylorville, WV America United Baptist Church p.m. on Tuesdays, while a prayer p.m. on Wednesdays. Mt. Hope Freewill Baptist Church of Delbarton, W.Va., holds on meeting is held on Wednesdays Living Stone Church of God 20 Hospital Drive of Dingess announces services Wednesdays Bible Study at 7 at 7 p.m. services are Sunday school at on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday J.D. Westcott Logan, WV 25601 p.m., and singing practice at 8 Freedom Church, at Lee 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 School is at 10:30 a.m. and wor- p.m. Sunday services include Dempsey Jr. Lane in Delbarton, a.m., and evening worship at 6 ship service is at noon. & Son (304)831-1101 Sunday school at 10 a.m. and has services Sundays at 11 a.m. p.m. and Wednesday evening Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, church service at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Pas- services are at 7 p.m., with pas- Rockhouse Road, Hatfield, Ky., 606-237-1313 60278829 Apostolic Lighthouse at Lando tor Brent Belcher invites every- tor Ken Toler. announces the following ser- KY Side of Williamson, WV W.Va., meets Wednesdays at one. For more information, call Logan Street First Baptist vices: Sunday school at 10 a.m., 7 p.m. for church and on Sun- (304) 235-2533. Church, Williamson, announces Sunday worship service 11 a.m. day from 1 to 2 p.m. for Sunday The Hardy Church of Christ the following services: Sun- and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible B.W.B. ENTERPRISE Gilbert school, which church services conducts the following services: day School, 9:45 a.m., Sunday following. The pastor is Jimmy Study and Prayer Service, 6 p.m. Belo Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sun- Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Prayer 304-426-4304 Copley. day worship at 11 a.m., Sunday meeting and Bible Study each Youth Group meets Wednesdays Delbarton at 7 p.m. Fax Number 304-426-8239 Bethel Temple Assembly of God evening service at 6 p.m., and Bi- Wednesday at 7 p.m. Matewan, WV Williamson conducts the following services: ble study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Lynn Freewill Baptist Church, Mountain Springs Freewill Bap- Matewan Sunday Morning Worship at 11 House of Prayer at Puritan Mines Lynn, announces the following tist Church announces its ser- Naugatuck a.m.; Sunday Night Service at 6 holds worship services on Friday services: Church on Saturdays vices: Sunday school at 10:30 Toll Free 24 Hours p.m.; Wednesday Night Church and Saturday at 7 p.m.. Call Joe at 7 p.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday church services FOOD at 7 p.m. Dempsey at 475-4838 or Jimmy a.m.; Sunday morning worship at noon and Wednesday prayer 1-877-730-0573 Christian Fellowship Church Meade at 426-4030 for more in- at 11 a.m. No Sunday evening meeting at 7 p.m. CITY Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC of God in Delbarton conducts formation. services. Muncy Valley Baptist Church has 606-237-1150 the following services: Sunday Jesus Name Church, located at Marrowbone Freewill Baptist services according to the fol- Thompson Plaza school and morning worship 152 E. 2nd Avenue in Williamson Church announces the follow- lowing schedule: every Sunday South Williamson, KY service at 10:30 a.m., Sun- is announcing they will be con- ing services: Sunday School, 10 morning service at 11 a.m. day evening service at 6 p.m., ducting services on Tues., Fri., a.m.; Sunday morning worship, Naugatuck Church of God, lo- To Advertise Wednesday evening service and and Sat. evenings at 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday evening cated beside the water plant, YPE at 7 p.m., and Saturday eve- Kermit Freewill Baptist Church prayer meeting, 7 p.m.. holds worship and youth ser- Here Call ning service at 7 p.m. The pastor conducts the following services: Matewan Church of God, Hat- vices every Sunday at 1 p.m. is the Rev. Glen Meritt. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and field Bottom, announces servic- and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastor Elk Creek Freewill Baptist Church morning worship at 11:15 a.m.; es: Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; Etsel Rose invites everyone to announces services each Sun- and prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday family night at 7 p.m.; come and worship. 304-235-4242 day evening at 6 p.m. The Rev. Thursdays. Wednesday service at 7 p.m. New Beginning Church of God Ext. 22 Gary Hunt, senior pastor, invites Kermit Methodist Church an- Matewan Missionary Baptist located at Roadfork, Ky. con- everyone to attend. nounces the following schedule Church conducts the following ducts their Sunday Worship Fifth Avenue Church of Christ of services: Sunday school at services: Sunday school at 10 service at 12:00 p.m., following has the following services: Sun- 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 11. Wednesday day School - 9:45 a.m.; Morning a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at and evening worship at 7 p.m.; night services start at 7 p.m., Worship - 11 a.m.; Evening Wor- 7 p.m.; and youth service on Sat- and Wednesday Bible Study at and includes prayer meeting and ship - 6 p.m.; and Wednesday urday from 2-4 p.m. 7 p.m. youth group for the kids. Pastor night Bible Study - 7 p.m. Kermit United Baptist Church Matewan United Methodist First Presbyterian Church on conducts the following services: Church conducts the following John McCoy welcomes everyone 29 West 6th Ave. in Williamson Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services: Sunday school at 9:50 to come and join them in service. meets on Sunday at 10 a.m., chil- morning service at 11 a.m.; and a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. For more information, call 606- dren and adult Sunday school, at Wednesday Prayer service at 7 and evening worship at 7 p.m.; 353-7409. 11 a.m. for worship service, at p.m. church altar prayer at 7 p.m. North Matewan Church of Christ 12 p.m. for coffee hour, and at Kingdom Harvest Church, Le- Tuesdays; Bible study at 6 p.m. meets for the following services: 12:45 p.m. for choir practice. On nore, announces the follow- Wednesdays; Sunday evening Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sun- Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. there ing services: Sunday school at youth fellowship at 5 p.m. day worship service at 11 a.m. is prayer service and Bible study 10:30 a.m. and evening service McAndrews Church of Christ Sunday evening service 6 p.m.; at 7 p.m. On second Thursday at 6 p.m.; youth meeting at 6:30 conducts morning worship and Wednesday Bible study at of each month at 1 p.m. Circle 2 p.m. on Tuesdays; and mid week services at 11 a.m. and evening 6 p.m. meets, 5:30 p.m., Circles 3 and 4 service at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. worship services at 6 p.m. on New Beginnings Church con- meet. Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Sundays. Bible studies are held ducts services at the Williamson First United Methodist Church, Church announces the follow- at 10 a.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Community Center at West End: corner of Second Avenue and ing services: Sunday school Wednesday night. Children’s Church at 10 a.m., on Dickinson Street, has Sunday at 10 a.m. and worship service McAndrews Wesleyan Church Sunday, and Adult Services at 11 school at 10 a.m., Sunday morn- at 11:30 a.m.; and Wednesday conducts the following ser- a.m., on Sunday. ing worship service at 11 a.m. The prayer meeting at 7 p.m. vices: Sunday school at 10 a.m., Octavia Freewill Baptist Church, first Tuesday of each month at 3 Leckieville Freewill Baptist morning worship at 11 a.m. and McAndrews, Ky., conducts the p.m. is Communion and worship Church, Goody, Ky., announces evening worship at 6 p.m.; and following services: Sunday services at Goodman Manor on the following services: Sun- Wednesdays at 7 p.m. school at 10 a.m., morning 4th Avenue. On Wednesdays, day school, 9:50 a.m.; Sunday McVeigh United Pentecostal worship at 11 a.m. and evening Bible study is at 6:45 p.m., alter- morning worship, 11 a.m.; Sun- Church announces services: service at 6 p.m. (except 2nd nating each month with Memo- day evening worship, 6 p.m.; Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., Sunday); every second Saturday rial United Methodist Church. fourth Sunday, Mingo Manor morning worship at 11 a.m. at 7 p.m. and a month with five The United Methodist men’s din- Nursing Home, 3:30 p.m.; Mon- and evening worship at 6 p.m.; Saturdays services at 7 p.m. on ner meeting is the first Thursday day evening, Goodman Manor, Wednesday prayer meeting at the fifth Saturday. Wednesday each month and the women’s is 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday morning 7 p.m.; and young peoples at 7 services: Adult Bible study at the second Tuesday each month. Bible study, 11 a.m.; Wednesday p.m. on Fridays. 6:30 p.m.; youth group at 6:30 Full Gospel Assembly of God, evening Bible study and youth Memorial Church of Christ at p.m. and special youth group at Hatfield Bottom, Matewan, group, 7 p.m. Ladies Circle, sec- Alley’s Branch, Borderland, has Wednesday services at 7 ond Thursday each month. announces services: Sunday services every other Friday at 6 p.m., Sunday school services at Little Dove Church of Christ, school 10 a.m., morning wor- p.m. (ages 10 and up). 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening located on St. Rt. 65, east of Le- ship 11 a.m., evening worship 6 Williamson Area Church of services at 7 p.m. Pastor Ron nore, invites the public to their p.m.; and Wednesday night Bible Christ, Turkey Creek, Ky., meets Pruitt and Debbie Pruitt invites worship service each Lord’s Day. study at 6 p.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. for Bible everyone. Bible School for all ages begins Memorial United Methodist class and service at 11 a.m. and God’s Lighthouse Freewill Bap- at 10 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. Church, 504 Gum St., West Wil- again at 6 p.m. They also meet tist Church of Sidney, Ky. (beside with observance of the commu- liamson announces services: Wednesday at 7 p.m. Williamson’s Grocery) conducts nion and preaching. A monthly Sunday school 9 a.m., Sunday (EDITOR’S NOTE: Church Notes the following services: Sunday fellowship dinner follows the worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday is a service of the Williamson School, 10:15 a.m., Worship ser- Morning Worship each third Bible study, 7 p.m. rotating with Daily News to announce upcom- vices, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. First United Methodist Church ing religious services and gospel and Thursday at 6 p.m. Pastor Little Dove Church of Christ, Wil- every other month. programs held at churches.) A11

WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS SATURDAY. AUGUST 4, 2012 ■ 11 Society Scenes from hunting, An evening in the park fishing expo

Conner Lackey, Jennifer Marcum, and Trenton Marcum prepare to ride the Fire Truck

Photo courtesy of the Hatfield-McCoy Convention and Visitors Bureau “Aspirin Buster” Frank Addington Jr. shows off his skills as he shoots a balloon, held by Logan County businessman Mark McGrew, with an arrow from behind his back at Saturday’s Chief Logan Hunting and Fishing Expo at the Chief Logan Convention Center.

The Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area Founda- tion, Inc. hosted an “Evening in the Park” event last week. Pictured is Delegate Justin Marcum and President Gail Hall.

America Sakoian is held high by her dad, John, as she looks at a balloon deer crafted by Sculpted Air at the Chief Logan Hunting and Fishing Expo on Saturday. Sculpted Air is a company that specializes in “extreme balloon art”, which had created a hunting and fishing scene with a fisherman and a hunter in a tree, made entirely out of balloons. LJHCC ‘Pool Safely’ program promotes water safety

Photo courtesy of the Hatfield-McCoy Convention and Visitors Bureau West Virginia Bowhunters Association’s John Drangmeister helps two-year-old Bryson John- son shoot at arrow at last Saturday’s Chief Logan Hunting and Fishing Expo at the Chief Lo- gan Lodge and Convention Center as Bryson’s dad, Brian, watches the shot.

Submitted photo A “Pool Safely” coloring contest was held during the month of July at the Larry Joe Harless Community Center in Gilbert. The Pool Safely campaign is a national event focused at promoting water safety that encourages all Americans to pool safely every day. The Pool Safely campaign Photo courtesy of the Hatfield-McCoy Convention and Visitors Bureau is CPSC’s national public education and information program to reduce child drownings, near- An official with the West Virginia Raptor Rehabilitation Center shows off a bald eagle during drowning and entrapment incidents in swimming pools and spas. The winner of the coloring the Chief Logan Hunting and Fishing Expo on Saturday at the Chief Logan Convention Center. contest was Jamie Jewell, front. Also pictured is Matracia McCoy, LJHCC Summer Coordinator.

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