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Vol. 105 • No. 59 16 Pages NORTON, VA 24273 USPS 120-120 $1.00 A Progressive Newspaper Serving Our Mountain Area Since 1911 PROGRESS Couple charged in death of infant son
It is the policy of The Coalfield Both of the Pound each of child abuse and neglect. Progress not to publish information Each charge is punishable by up to that could identify the victim of a couple’s twin infant sons 10 years in prison. sex crime. died last year under The crimes are alleged to have taken place between April 26-May JEFF LESTER unusual circumstances. 1, 2015. NEWS EDITOR According to Wise County sher- child abuse and neglect in associa- iff’s investigators, the couple’s A Pound man was recently tion with the June 2015 death of the infant son Franklin died June 2 of charged in the August 2015 death of infant’s twin brother. last year. his infant son. Monday, the grand jury charged Lt. Tim Wagner said a medical This week, a Wise County grand Franklin Len Mullins, 44, and Viola examiner determined the cause of jury handed down indictments Marie Mullins, 43, of 8845 Maple charging the man and his wife with Lane Rd., Pound, with two counts INDICTMENTS, PAGE 3 Franklin Len Mullins Viola Marie Mullins Drone to pursue better reclamation ATV trail Town cuts ribbon next week
Coeburn’s long wait to become part of the Spearhead Trails regional multi-use trail system is about to pay off. Town Manager Drew Mullins confirmed this week that officials will cut the rib- bon Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. for the town’s connector trail to the Mountain View trail system in St. Paul. The event will begin at the downtown depot stage, fol- lowed by a short all-terrain vehicle ride to the trailhead in Banner on Little Tom Road. Officials will cut the ribbon there. This has been a three-year process working with the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority and VIRGINIA-ISRAEL ADVISORY BOARD PHOTO Virginia Department of Gov. Terry McAuliffe, left, congratulates Dr. Robi Stark of Sensilize for plans to use drones locally in Transportation, according to mine reclamation research. Mullins. In May, town council approved an ordinance gov- An Israeli company will use unmanned Gov. Terry McAuliffe congratulated Dr. Robi Stark, chief execu- aerial systems to conduct a pilot project tive officer of Sensilize, the Israeli compa- erning ATV use in town asso- aimed at revolutionizing parts of the mine will be at UVa-Wise ny whose remote sensing technologies will ciated with the trail system. reclamation process. be used. The ordinance defines The company’s leader will be in Wise this morning to discuss Drone-mounted sensors flying over affected vehicles as including County July 28 to discuss the effort. drone technology. more than 1,000 acres of mined Wise golf carts and similar vehi- In a press release yesterday, the County land will measure the health of cles, all-terrain and utility Virginia-Israel Advisory Board announced vegetation, according to the release. vehicles, dirt bikes and simi- that Virginia will be home to a “multi- reclaiming coal-mined land, expanding Sensilize plans to work with Wise lar vehicles. spectral remote sensing pilot project” the tax base and creating jobs. All such vehicles must be using an Israeli-made sensor mounted on a During a recent trade and marketing licensed and registered with drone to seek more economical ways of mission to Israel, Gov. Terry McAuliffe SENSILIZE, PAGE 5 the town. Operators must be licensed drivers whose license has not been suspended or revoked. Remote Area Medical begins An in-town use permit will cost $10, due by April 15 of The 17th annual Remote Area opticians will make prescription SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION HERE For more information, each year. Medical of Virginia began this eyeglasses on site. Anyone operating an ATV morning at the Wise County fair- please contact the Those who have obtained a in town must wear a state- grounds and continues through lens prescription within the last approved motorcycle-style Sunday, July 24. Health Wagon at 12 months from a local eye care helmet. Vehicles cannot be Gov. Terry McAuliffe is provider will be able to fill those 276/328-8850. operated between sunset and scheduled to visit the health care prescriptions at RAM. sunrise. outreach event this morning at Glaucoma testing will also be 11 a.m. offered. Streets and roads where RAM is a non-profit, all vol- patients are not coming for eye DENTAL CARE: Cleanings, such vehicles are permitted unteer organization that pro- or dental needs, a fast track fillings and extractions will be include: The eastern begin- vides free dental, medical, and option is available to prevent available. Oral surgeons will ning of Front Street East and vision care to isolated and rural waiting in lengthy lines. perform biopsies and screen for westward to the beginning of communities. The purpose of However, a patient will be iden- mouth and throat cancer. Those Front Street West; then, west- RAM of Virginia is to provide tified and they are not allowed to who have ill-fitting dentures can ward to the Marty Shopping free care to the uninsured, change their minds to get eye or come for possible realignment. Center; and from the intersec- underinsured, unemployed, dental services once inside the HEARING EXAMS, AIDS: tion of Front Street East and working poor, and others who gate. Quillen Avenue, along Quillen EYE CARE: Complete eye cannot afford to pay. to the Fasmart Valero station. FAST TRACK MEDICAL: If examinations will be offered; RAM, PAGE 5 The trailhead • Drug, theft murder. is on INSIDE: indictments. • Businesses come to city. Little Tom • Dickenson man • Rock climbing opportunities. Road in Banner. charged with • Blood drive scheduled. PAGE 2 Friday, July 22, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Business at JULY 21, 1966 new location This Week in
The Wise County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon Local History cutting for the new location of In Home Care at 329 Church St. in the 50Years Ago... Payless shopping center in Wise. Left to right are Laura Mullins, town • Norton councilman of Wise; Rita Lee, chamber director; Archie V. Woods resigned Jeff Kilbourne, Natasha Proulex, with roughly one month left on his term. Woods Amy Jackson and Loice Ramey, In explained that he would be Home Care; Cindi Smoot, Wise coun- out of town for that entire cil member; Kathy Holbrook, In CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTOS time period, and he believed Home Care; Danny French; and Jeff it was only fair for him to step Dotson, Wise council member. down. • A Wise County grand jury handed down several Business indictments. Alleged crimes locates here included shooting into an occupied vehicle with intent The Wise County/Norton Chamber of to kill, maim or disfigure, along with several charges of Commerce recently held a ribbon cut- breaking and entering. ting ceremony to celebrate the new • Big Stone Gap’s “Trail location of HairVolution at 746 Park of the Lonesome Pine” had Ave., Norton. Left to right are Henrietta been ranked number two Dotson, chamber president; David among outdoor dramas Robinson, Marcus Adkins, Sarah across the United States, according to The Washington Collier and Allie Palmer, HairVolution; Post. The local outdoor and Rick Colley, chamber executive drama was second only to vice president. “Common Ground,” staged in Williamsburg.
Rock climbing opens at the Breaks KATIE DUNN at the Breaks began in climbing locations is also STAFF WRITER 2007-08 as part of a larger a benefit, said Schmidt. At effort to restore the birds other places climbers BREAKS — Kylie to their former eastern must drive to access dif- Schmidt developed a love U.S. ranges. ferent routes, but at the for climbing as a child. The falcon nests at Breaks, “you can pretty The 26-year-old on July 2 high elevations, normally much hike to all of the recalled how she was cliff ledges, where climbing spots here.” drawn to rocks, trees, and climbers might encounter Schmidt hopes climb- other vertical objects at a the species. ing will be the first phase young age. “It was an The climbing advisory in a “sustainable shift in inherent interest of panel discussed where economic development” mine,” she explained routes would be estab- that will boost other out- while preparing to scale lished and their proximity door adventure tourism an impressive rock cliff in to nesting sites, and links, like restaurants, Breaks Interstate Park. agreed to follow protocols campgrounds, and outfit- Rock climbing was that involve seasonal cliff ters. recently approved by the closures during the Bradley also hopes for Breaks Interstate Park breeding season. a sizable economic Commission as a sanc- Educational materials are impact. He and Schmidt tioned recreation activity. KATIE DUNN PHOTO also being developed to cited a 2015 economic The 4,600-acre park spans Kylie Schmidt, a Pikeville, Ky. native, climbs in Breaks Interstate better inform climbers impact study of rock portions of Virginia and Park earlier this month. It was Schmidt who helped gain climbers about how to identify the climbing in the Red River Kentucky, and Park falcon. Gorge conducted by Superintendent Austin approval to legally scale the park’s sandstone cliffs. Bradley said that the Eastern Kentucky Bradley said that it is the Breaks is home to five or University. The study first state park in either people requested that the tions with Schmidt and Rowe made clear that six sensitive animal and found that an estimated state to approve rock park open to climbing. A other climbers on the climbing is only allowed plant species. In addition 7,500 climbers visit the climbing on such a large panel was formed to panel, he said, “it’s eased in certain sections of the to DGIF’s involvement, gorge each year, spending scale. It was Schmidt’s develop a climbing man- my mind some.” park right now. he said the Virginia an estimated $3.6 million love for climbing and the agement plan that His worry centers on People can learn more Division of Natural annually in the regional park that helped inspire addressed safety con- inexperienced individuals about current routes by Heritage and Climbing economy. the commission’s recent cerns, protection for sen- without much training. visiting www.mountain- Ecology Consultants stud- So far, the Breaks has decision. She developed a sitive flora and fauna, and Most of the current project.com. Climbers are ied how climbing could issued 20 or so climbing more formal affinity for other issues. established routes are also required to register potentially impact species permits, and Bradley said the sport during college in “pretty difficult and not and obtain a free climbing found there. this was purposeful to Kentucky, but Schmidt SAFETY CONCERNS extremely easy to permit at the visitor cen- allow time to navigate any always longed to come The Haysi Volunteer access,” noted Bradley. ter or Rhododendron POSSIBILITIES issues that might arise. home to the Breaks, Fire Department and Future plans involve Lodge. Mathisen said he sees Installing signs, building where her interest in Elkhorn City Fire developing more novice the potential for 400 to 500 access trails, and training climbing began as a child. Department were part of routes and possibly work- WILDLIFE CONCERNS routes at the Breaks. local first responders in Climbing wasn’t a the panel, and Tommy ing with area outfitters to As Schmidt and There are almost 50 rescue techniques specif- sanctioned park activity Rowe, Elkhorn City’s provide introduction to Mathisen climbed, the established routes now, ic to climbing are ongoing. until this spring, but assistant chief, said his climbing and rappelling piercing call of a pere- including 17 sport and 30 “Our hope is that in three climbers have been scal- most pressing issue classes. Bradley also grine falcon echoed traditional routes at sites to four years we will have ing its sandstone cliffs for involved establishing a noted that the park is still across the gorge. surrounding the Stateline worked our way through a at least three decades. sign-in kiosk so first working to develop trails It is this species that Overlook, Pinnacle Rock, lot of issues,” he said. “I Bradley said there had responders will know leading to climbing areas. especially gave biologists The Notches, Prospector have a core belief about been prior exceptions for where to search in an “There is great climbing pause for opening climb- Trail, and River Trail. climbers, that they’re organized college classes, emergency. here, but it’s something ing at the Breaks. The Mathisen added that the respectful and we owe it local fire department At first, Rowe was con- that is a work in progress, birds disappeared from park offers great access to them to see, as citizens, training exercises, and cerned because of the so people definitely need east of the Mississippi for climbers who have if we can’t accommodate even allowing Civil Air sport’s perceived dan- to educate themselves,” River in the early 1960s. families. their recreational activity Patrol to establish routes, gers. Following conversa- he advised. Reestablishment efforts Connectivity between on public property.” but “it never had been for- mally opened up just to the general public.” Schmidt’s thoughts about climbing at the Breaks returned after she Hear Better. Live Better. read an article about a group — the Heritage Kaydence Stanley is an 8 year old student at JW Council — that was Adams and has been our patient for 4 years. exploring ways to pro- mote recreational and She has a severe hearing loss in both ears and outdoor tourism in her hearing aids allow her to achieve in school Eastern Kentucky to bol- where she is on the honor roll. She has loved ster the region’s sluggish wearing her hearing aids from the very first time economy. Something we put them in her ears. clicked. Schmidt called Bradley and pitched the idea of formally establish- ing rock climbing in the Breaks. Earlier this month, she and fellow climber Brad Mathisen, also co-founder of the Southwest Virginia Climbers Coalition who assisted the Breaks effort, Call today to learn more marveled at how fast everything proceeded. When Schmidt called, (276) 679-4114 the park had just begun developing a 30-year mas- 338 Coeburn Avenue SW 127 Healthcare Drive ter plan that Bradley said Norton, VA 24273 Pennington Gap, VA 24227 involved more than 100 stakeholders, several meetings, and two public www.mountainempirehearing.com hearings at which many Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, July 22, 2016 PAGE 3 Drug charges handed down JEFF LESTER • Glenda Cheryl McFall, 43, by up to life; one count of pos- 1047 Laurel Ave., Coeburn: NEWS EDITOR 1930 Cliff Mountain Way, sessing a Schedule I or II drug, One count of distributing a Need Duffield: One count of conspir- punishable by up to 10 years; Schedule I or II drug, punish- A Wise County grand jury acy to manufacture metham- one count of possessing meth able by up to 40 years; one indicted several people Monday phetamine and one count of precursors, punishable by up to count of distributing a drug US manufacturing 200 grams or five years. near school property, punish- ? for alleged drug crimes. Those charged include: more of the drug, each punish- • Nikki Ann Hamilton, 25, able by up to five years. CALL • James Marvin Hall, 45, able by up to life; one count of 9446 Bold Camp Rd., Pound: • Michael Jeffrey Kilgore, 1930 Cliff Mountain Way, possessing a Schedule I or II One count of conspiracy to 55, 259 Angel Dr., Castlewood: 679-1101 Duffield: One count of conspir- drug, punishable by up to 10 manufacture methampheta- Two counts of possessing a acy to manufacture metham- years; one count of manufactur- mine and one count of manufac- Schedule I or II drug, each pun- BUSINESS phetamine and one count of ing methamphetamine, punish- turing 200 grams or more of ishable by up to 10 years; two DEBBIE BELCHER ext. 225 manufacturing 200 grams or able by up to five years. methamphetamine, each pun- counts of possessing a Schedule Office Manager more of the drug, each punish- • Francis Eugene Salyers, ishable by up to life; one count IV drug, each punishable by up [email protected] able by up to life in prison; one 42, 9446 Bold Camp Rd., Pound: of possessing a Schedule I or II to six months in jail. count of possessing a Schedule I One count of conspiracy to drug, punishable by up to 10 • Timothy Hunter Hileman, CIRCULATION or II drug, punishable by up to manufacture methampheta- years; one count of possessing 24, 4049 Honey Branch Rd., St. BECKY MCELROY ext. 224 10 years; one count of manufac- mine and one count of manufac- meth precursors, punishable by Paul: One count of possessing a turing 200 grams or more of up to five years. Schedule I or II drug, punish- turing methamphetamine, pun- ADVERTISING ishable by up to five years. methamphetamine, punishable • Michael Glenn Burke, 48, able by up to 10 years. KAREN TATE ext. 237 Advertising Manager [email protected] Indictments allege theft crimes APRIL BEVINS ext. 256 [email protected] JEFF LESTER • Patrick Payne, 38, A6 Green Acres credit card fraud, each punishable by up to ASHLEY MCCONNELL ext. 238 NEWS EDITOR Trailer Court, Big Stone Gap: Two counts of five years. [email protected] possessing stolen property and two counts of • Lawrence Jamie Holbrook, 38, 121 Jay Several people were indicted Monday by conspiracy to do so, each punishable by up Dr., Lot 7A, Johnson City, Tenn.: One count CLASSIFIEDS to 10 years. of defrauding an innkeeper, punishable by a Wise County grand jury on charges involv- DONNA LAWSON ext. 241 ing alleged forms of theft. • Harold Lee Jackson Woods, 37, A6 up to five years; one count of destruction of [email protected] They include: Green Acres Trailer Court, Big Stone Gap: property and one count of petit larceny, each • Jamie Lee Gilliam, 32, 1400 Hamner Two counts of possessing stolen property punishable by up to a year in jail and a NEWSROOM Hollow Rd. #6, Big Stone Gap: Two counts and two counts of conspiracy to do so, each $2,500 fine of grand larceny, each punishable by up to punishable by up to 10 years. • Tina Marie Osborne, 37, 7529 Truman JENAY TATE ext. 236 20 years in prison; two counts of possessing • Rosetta Polly, 60, 128 Smokey Hill Rd., Rd., Norton: One count of shoplifting, third Publisher and Editor stolen property and two counts of conspira- Jenkins, Ky.: One count of felony shoplifting, or subsequent offense, punishable by up to [email protected] cy to possess stolen property, each punish- punishable by up to 20 years. five years. JEFF LESTER ext. 235 able by up to 10 years. • Timothy Wayne Clifton, 34, 2705 • April Lynthlin (Edwards), 31, 4399 News Editor • Adam Edward Bentley, 26, 831 Old Pinehurst St., Appalachia: One count of Long Ridge Rd., Nora: Six counts of making [email protected] Hurricane Rd., Wise: One count of conspir- credit card forgery, punishable by up to 10 false application for public assistance, each KATIE DUNN ext. 252 years. punishable by up to 10 years; one count of acy to break and enter, punishable by up to Staff Writer • Gabriell Ruth Walker, 27, 1734 Valley failing to report a change in circumstances, 20 years; one count of conspiracy to commit [email protected] larceny, punishable by up to 10 years. View Dr., Big Stone Gap: Three counts of punishable by up to 20 years. SPORTS COALFIELD SAM DIXON ext. 234 Dickenson man charged with Sports Editor CALENDAR [email protected] OF PUBLIC MEETINGS attempted first degree murder HOMESPUN/OBITUARIES MONDAY, JULY 25 MYRA MARSHALL ext. 251 PAULA TATE Coeburn Town Council work- miles away, and barricaded him- sheriff’s investigator Michael [email protected] DICKENSON STAR EDITOR self inside until surrendering Stidham, the officer arrived at the shop 6:30 p.m. at 413 Front about noon following negotiations Robbins residence and found the Street. GENERAL MANAGER CLINTWOOD — A Hill Ridge by phone. three victims shot. Pound Planning Commission man faces three attempted first- He was arrested and is in David Robbins was shot first, (Don Sturgill, 796—4306) meets PRINTING, INSERTS degree murder charges for shoot- Haysi Regional Jail without bond. in the foot. Sykes then shot at 6 p.m. at Pound Town Hall. BILL ENDEAN ext. 265 ing his estranged wife and her The three victims were hospi- through a door, wounding Glenna The City of Norton [email protected] parents last week. talized and are recovering. The Robbins in the stomach. After Community Policy Fifty-two-year-old Jamie Neil community has offered an out- entering the house, he shot Teresa Management Board Sykes was arraigned in Dickenson pouring of prayers and support Sykes in the left hip. The victims (Elizabeth Fleming, 679-2701) County General District Court for the family. and other witnesses identified meets at 1:30 p.m. at the last Wednesday. The day before, Sykes was also charged with James Sykes as the shooter. Norton School Board Office. July 12, he drove to his in-laws’ three counts of malicious wound- According to the complaint, wit- house on Robbins Lane, off of ing and one count of using a nesses also said Sykes yelled the TUESDAY, JULY 26 © 2016, American Hometown Rose Ridge, and shot Teresa firearm in the commission of a threat “I’ll kill you,” after getting Wise Town Council (Beverly Publishing, Inc. The Coalfield Progress is Sykes and Glenna and David felony. out of his vehicle, then started fir- C. Owens, 328-6013, voice published twice weekly on Tuesday and Robbins shortly before 9 a.m., Report of the shooting came in ing a gun. and TDD) meets at 7 p.m. at the Friday at 725 Park Ave., Norton, Va. All according to police. He was to county dispatch at 8:58 a.m. Police recovered two rifles at Wise Municipal building. rights reserved. Contents may not be reportedly separated from his County deputies arrived within the scene, the complaint states. 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RICHMOND (AP) — Gov. Terry McAuliffe said there was a sharp drop in homelessness in the Old Dominion in the last year. McAuliffe said at a Capitol news conference Wednesday that overall homeless in Virginia had PAULINE MINOR HAYES Floyd’s Greenlawn chapel, by the Rev. Andy Case. dropped 10.5 percent, from 7,001 to 6,268. Entombment was be in Greenlawn Memorial That’s compared to virtually no decrease between Pauline Minor Hayes, 89, passed away Thursday, Gardens Mausoleum Complex. 2014 and 2015. July 21, 2016 at her home in Piney Flats, Memorials may be made to the Cancer The figures are based on a count done in a single Tennessee. Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties, night in January each year. She was preceded in death by her husband, John PO Box 1582, Spartanburg, SC 29304. McAuliffe attributed the drop to work done by the Hayes Jr.; and daughter, Patsy Jean Hayes. An online guest register is available at www.floy- state and nonprofit agencies to combat homelessness. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Ray Hayes and dmortuary.com Since 2010, homelessness in Virginia has dropped by wife Norma Jean of Wise and Timothy Allen Hayes 31 percent, according to the McAuliffe administration. of Piney Flats; two daughters, Jenny Hayes Carter and husband Charles Wince and Mary Nell Hayes PETER CLAYTON ROBERSON of Piney Flats; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and Peter Clayton Roberson, 81, of Coeburn, passed friends. away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Mountain Blood drive Funeral services for Pauline Minor Hayes will View Regional Medical Center in Norton. be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the He was preceded in death by his parents, Rome Sturgill Funeral Home chapel in Wise, with Pastor and Missouri Roberson; and two sisters, Christine scheduled Jackie Hamm officiating. Burial will follow in the Orender and Loretta Lewis. Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Family will Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Oliver of Marsh Regional donate. Donors should receive friends from 12 p.m. until time of services. Richmond and Darlene Robinson of Richmond; son, Blood Center will con- eat a balanced meal Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave Kenneth Robinson of Roanoke; seven grandchil- duct a public blood drive before giving blood. In online condolences for the family. dren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wednesday, July 27, 8:30 addition to scheduled Janice Epley and husband Don of Columbus, Ohio, a.m.-4 p.m. at Norton blood drives, donors are RICHARD HUGHES Joan Newman of Worthington, Ohio and Rachel Community Hospital. welcome at Marsh Mullins of Norton; three brothers, John Robinson As many as three Regional’s collection Richard Earl Hughes, 82, of Wise, went home to and wife Sandy of Twin Springs, Paul Robinson and lives might be saved centers: 111 W. Stone be with his Lord, Monday, July 18, 2016 while at wife Eva of Mooresburg, Tenn. and Joe Robinson each time a person Drive, Suite 300, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in and wife Linda of Norton; several nieces and donates blood. Kingsport, and 1996 W. Kingsport, Tenn. nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. To donate blood, indi- State St., Bristol. A son of the late William “Bill” Hughes and Funeral services for Peter Roberson will be con- viduals must be at least For more information Flora Horne Hughes, Richard was retired from the ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Sturgill 17 years old, weigh 110 about scheduling a former Paramont Coal Company. He was a lay Funeral Home chapel in Wise with Pastor Marty pounds or more and be blood drive at a local leader at the Tacoma United Methodist Church, and Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in the in good health. People business, church, school was a volunteer with the Mountain Empire Older Hutchinson Cemetery in Wise. Family will receive with a cold, sore throat, or community organiza- Citizens. He was preceded in death by his sisters friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the fever, flu or fever blis- tion, please call 276/679- and brothers: Glenna Hatfield, Mary Taylor, Gene Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise. Please visit ters or who are taking 4669 or visit Hughes, Charlie Hughes, and Dale Hughes. www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condo- antibiotics may not www.marshblood.com. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Judy Adams lences for the family. Hughes, the love of his life, a great niece, Ciara Lynn Baker, his brothers: Elmer (Mildred) Hughes, Wise, Curtis (Monette) Hughes, Tacoma and Tom CHERYL S. ROOP (Betty) Hughes, Arvoni. He also leaves many friends including: Jimmy and Wilma Collins, Nancy Cheryl S. Roop, 67, recently passed away unex- and Robert Long, Eddie and Jeni Neeley, Donnie pectedly at her home in Surfside Beach, S.C. Nicole Strong, 21, Wise, and Vickie Ratliff, his beloved friends at Paramont Cheryl leaves behind her husband of 36-six July 16. Coal Company and the Tacoma United Methodist years, Terry L. Roop, of Surfside Beach, S.C. Terry • Mary Elizabeth Church. and Cheryl had been life-long residents of Norton Belle Nelson, 34, and The family received friends from Wednesday at until retirement. Also Billy Neal Mullins Jr., the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton. surviving are her son, 45. Pound, July 15. Marriage Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. in the funeral Elijah Roop; a daughter, licenses certified home chapel with the Reverend David Gilbert and Melinda Roop; both of recently in Wise County the Reverend Rose Mincey officiating. Norton. She also leaves include: Graveside services were held Thursday, July 21 behind a sister, Sue • Christopher Lee at Laurel Grove Cemetery. Rankin (Denny); a sister In Loving Memory Coomer, 42, and Julia Memorial contributions may be made to Holston Wanda Walter, and a Leigh Morris, 47, Big Billie Jo Dale United Methodist Home for Children 404 Holston brother Dan Snyder, all Stone Gap, July 13. Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743 or to St. Jude of Staunton; a host of Nov. 4, 1946 – July 25, 2014 • Eric John Sullivan, Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place nieces and nephews, 33, and Ashley Brooke Memphis, TN 38105. friends, and other loved Cantrell, 22, Pound, July ones including her 17. ZORA EDWARDS MASSING beloved Yorkie - Roscoe. • Tyler Scott Bray, 25, Cheryl worked as a special education teacher at and Cary Ann Rago, 21, Zora Edwards Massing, 85, of Inman, SC, died John I. Burton High School for two decades. She Big Stone Gap, July 16. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Mary Black Memorial also worked as an occupational therapist at St. • Kaycee Leann Hospital-Spartanburg. Born August 17, 1930, in Mary’s Hospital and Wellmont Health Systems Loving wife, Lawson, 23, and Alvin Pound, she was the until she retired. She served one term on the Scottie Bishop, 34, Big daughter of the late Toye Norton City School Board and served on several mother, Stone Gap, July 16. and Belle Hashman other community boards as well. • Tracy Lynn Brock, grandmother, Edwards. Cheryl loved and dedicated her whole life to her 41, and Ricky Lin Mrs. Massing enjoyed family. She loved the outdoors, loved to travel, was Mullins Jr., 37, Wise, sister and friend. gardening and ceramics. an avid reader, and truly enjoyed working cross- July 17. She was a volunteer with word puzzles and other games. She loved sports, • Charles Edwin We all miss you the Republican Party enjoyed sewing, and needle-point. Cheryl will be Reeves, 26, and Lindsey having attended every sorely missed by her family and friends. dearly! National Convention The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. since 1984. She was also Friday, July 22, at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. a longtime volunteer with Spartanburg Mental Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Health and served as a Board member for the Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the funeral home chapel Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee with Dr. Tom Renfro officiating. Burial will follow Sturgill Funeral Homes Counties and the Spartanburg County Foster Care in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. WISE, VA • 276-328-5751 COEBURN, VA • 276-395-3263 Review. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude 1621 Norton Road SW Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Terry Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place 276-679-0048 Dale Massing; sons, Roger Combs, Larry Combs, Memphis, TN 38105. and Jimmy Combs, all of Clintwood; step-daugh- ters, Kathy Connors of Warsaw, Ind. and Dianna Poppe of Rockford, Ohio; eight grandchildren; nine Buford G. Sturgill • Richard G. Sturgill • Mark C. Sturgill great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaugh- Locally Owned and Operated Since 1963 ter; eight step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grand- children; two great-great-granddaughters expected in September; and sister, Phyllis Lakey of Warsaw, IN. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased The family of Augusto A. Portuondo would by sons, Michael Combs and Ricky Combs; step- like to thank all who have expressed daughter, Kelly Massing; sisters, Jeanette and Barbara; and brothers, Gilmer and Charles. sympathy to us upon his passing in June of Visitation was held Tuesday, July 19, at Floyd’s this year. Your support is helping us during Greenlawn Chapel, Spartanburg, SC. Funeral serv- this difficult time, as we learn to live without ices were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at our husband, father, and grandfather. We Only especially treasure $ 00 the many loving 7 Each comments and Includes the memories that so obituary & poem many of his former laminated into a UVA-Wise students HAGY & FAWBUSH 3 1/4” x 9” have shared with us bookmark. FUNERAL HOME in the recent weeks. Several Poems to choose from. Many thanks also to those who have Downtown Norton contributed to the “Augusto A. Portuondo Call 276-679-0192 Award in Spanish, University of Bill Endean Virginia’s College at Wise” in his 679-1101 memory. This award benefits a 956 Park Avenue distinguished student every year upon Norton, Virginia 24273 Follow us on graduation. Thank you for your generosity. hagyfawbush.com facebook.com/hagyfawbush Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, July 22, 2016 PAGE 5
arguing that the monitors had a high failure rate. Main NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY says the results show the new rules are effective. APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF BRIEFLY Main says 98 percent of the samples would have A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, RPS-RAC, TO RECOVER THE been in compliance with a new standard set to take INCREMENTAL COSTS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE VIRGINIA effect Aug. 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARD PROGRAM Most dust samples met standard PURSUANT TO VA. CODE §§ 56 585.1 A 5 D AND 56-585.2 E Ky. mine inspector fined CASE NO. PUE-2016-00042 LOUISVILLE, KY. (AP) — Federal regulators have On June 1, 2016, Appalachian Power Company (“APCo” or announced that nearly all dust samples from the FRANKFORT, KY. (AP) — A state ethics commission “Company”), pursuant to §§ 56-585.1 A 5 d and 56-585.2 E of the nation’s coal mines were in compliance with limits that has fined a one-time state mine inspector $4,000 for Code of Virginia (“Code”) and the Final Order issued in Case No. IHGFEDCBFDDDA@?>=<;:>9876>76;>5747;>3210214782/>32..8--82/> were newly toughened to cut miners’ exposure to parti- accepting bribes from a former lawmaker. (“Commission”) a Petition asking the Commission to approve: (1) a cles that can cause deadly black lung disease. According to a news release, Kelly Shortridge admit- Citing a Monday announcement from U.S. Mine 147;>4:,+-7.;/7>*<4+-;?>:;-8)/47;:>4->76;>(I5F('3?>7612+)6>968*6> ted to four counts of violating the state ethics code. APCo seeks approval to implement a zero revenue factor, effective Safety and Health Administration head Joseph Main, Shortridge agreed not to issue citations against a coal April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2018, for the incremental costs the Lexington Herald-Leader reports that about 99 per- mine owned by former Democratic state Rep. Keith related to the Company’s participation in Virginia’s Renewable cent of the 20,000 underground dust samples collected Hall in exchange for bribes of about $46,000. According I217&2<82>574/:41:>%$(I5#!>I12)14. >4/:>%E!>4>/;9>(;/;94 <;> were in compliance. The samples were gathered from to a settlement agreement, Shortridge agreed to pay a Energy Purchase Agreement (“REPA”) between APCo and a wind April through June. $4,000 civil fine and will never again seek employment generation project developer and add this resource to the portfolio The coal industry had challenged the new limits, with the state. 2&>1;-2+1*;->7647>76;>32.04/ >-747;->98<<>;/4 <;>87>72>.;;7>87->(I5> )24<->%$(I5>32.0<84/*;>I217&2<82#! >> 6;>32.04/ >4<-2>1;+;-7-> 7647>76;>32..8--82/>*<418& >76;>:;=/8782/>2&>$8/*1;.;/74<>*2-7-#>72> state that incremental costs can be negative. r Sensilize >>>>> 6;>32.04/ >-747;->7647>87>*4<*+<47;:>4>1;;/+;>1;+81;.;/7>&21> 76;>(I5F('3>&21>'018<>EDC>72>41*6>EDC>2&>C?CDD?>968*6> FROM PAGE 1 the fossil fuel economy by focusing Atlantic Aviation Partnership. Wise takes into account: (1) actual and projected costs associated with on creative alternative land use. County obtained a grant in support wind purchased power agreements for the period August 2012 County economic developers to With the help of Sensilize’s remote of the project. 7612+)6>41*6>EDC >%E!>4/>4*7+4<>2;1F1;*2;1 > 4<4/*;>4->2&> lower reclamation costs associated sensing state of the art technology Stark will lecture about the proj- 41*6>AC?>EDC >%A!>012,;*7;:>/;7>012*;;:->4--2*847;:>9876>-4<;-> with abandoned mine lands across that we are bringing to Virginia, we ect Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. in 2&>1;/;94 <;>;/;1) >*1;:87->&12.>'018<>EDC>7612+)6>41*6>EDC > the nation and assist in workforce can reclaim lands for other eco- MECC’s Dalton Hall. He will be %@!>012,;*7;:>;/;14782/>'7718 +7;> 14*8/)>5 -7;.>2<+.;718*>&;;-> &12.>'018<>EDC>7612+)6>41*6>EDC >4/:>%B!>76;>012,;*7;:>(I5F training for would-be users in part- nomic purposes and new high-wage joined by Ninth District U.S. Rep. RAC surcredit payments for the period April 2016 through March job creation.” Morgan Griffith, according to the nership with Mountain Empire 2017. According to the release, the release. Community College. >>>>>'I32->*+11;/7< >;&&;*78;>(I5F('3>1;;*7->4>-+1*1;:87>2/>*+-- Economic developers will mar- board worked for months to bring Meanwhile, McAuliffe is set to tomers’ bills since the Company is currently returning a prior period ket the unmanned aerial system Sensilize together with Virginia- visit Wise this morning. The gover- over-collection from customers. Additionally, APCo states that be- technologies to measure the health based Hazon Solutions LLC, the nor is scheduled at 9 a.m. to lead a *4+-;>87>4/78*8047;->7647>76;>1;;/+;>1;+81;.;/7>&21>76;>'018<>EDC> of mine land vegetation, plant trees, non-profit Fly Wisely Accelerator roundtable discussion on 72>41*6>EDC>0;182:>98<<> ;><;-->764/>C>.8<<82/?>$87>92+<:> ;> and reclaim blighted lands to a Corporation, the Wise County unmanned aerial systems and prudent to set rates to zero and accelerate the decline of the current higher use. Industrial Development Authority, cybersecurity at the University of over-recovery position.” Elimination of the existing surcredit and Ralph Robbins, the board’s the Virginia Coalfield Economic Virginia’s College at Wise. The 4>;12>1;*2;1 >&4*721>92+<:>1;-+<7>8/>4>/;7>8/*1;4-;>2&>D @>72>76;> executive director, said: “It is Development Authority, the event will take place in the Slemp monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per important to assist rural Virginia in Appalachian Regional Commission, Student Center, fifth floor, Dogwood month, when compared to the current surcredit. If the Commission does not adopt the Company’s proposed zero recovery factor and transitioning from dependence on MECC and the Virginia Tech Mid- Room. 21:;1->'I32>72>8.0<;.;/7>4/>(I5F('3>9876>76;>C?CDD>1;;/+;> 1;+81;.;/7?>-+*6>*+-72.;1->.2/76< > 8<<>92+<:>8/*1;4-;> >D @ >>>>>'I32>4<-2>1;+;-7->400124<>2&>4>/;9>CED>.;)49477>(GI'> r between the Company and Bluff Point Wind Farm LLC (“Bluff RAM I28/7>(GI'#!>4/:>8/*<+:;>87>8/>'I32->(I5>32.0<84/*;>I217&2<82?> 968*6>76;>32.04/ >-747;->98<<>;/4 <;>'I32>72>.;;7>87->(I5>)24<- >> 1 FROM PAGE problems. Cystoscopies for lab work, bring food Buchanan County resi- APCo also asserts that the Bluff Point REPA is “an economical and will be performed to diag- with you so you can eat as dents may call Four reasonable resource well-suited to address the Company’s energy Comprehensive hearing nose, monitor and treat soon as your lab work is County Transit at :;=*87>4/:>1;:+*;>87->1;<84/*;>2/>0+1*64-;->&12.>76;>.41;7 # exams will be available. conditions affecting the drawn). 888/656-2272. >>>>>8/4<< ?>'I32>1;+;-7->7647>76;>32..8--82/>*<418& >7647>8/*1;- Hearing aid fittings will bladder and urethra. EDUCATIONAL: Individuals are advised .;/74<>*2-7->*4/> ;>/;)478; >> 6;>32.04/ >-747;->8/>76;>I;78782/> be made during the event MEDICATION ASSIS- Informational booths will to continue to take regu- that, “[f]ollowing the approved methodology to calculate non-in- and the hearing aid(s) will TANCE: The Appalachian be available on many larly prescribed medica- cremental costs, incremental costs will be negative when market be returned at a later date. College of Pharmacy will health topics. Certified tions. If there is a question %/2/F8/*1;.;/74*2-7->; *;;:>76;>*2-7>2&>76;>(I5>32.0<84/*;> I217&2<82?>-+*6>4->:+18/)>76;>02<41>217; >2&>;41< >EDC@ #>> 6;> MEDICAL EXAMS: provide an onsite pharma- diabetes educators will be about a procedure regard- 32.04/ >-747;->&+176;1>7647?>8/-7;4:>2&>1;;*78/)>8/*1;.;/74<>*2-7-> Medical personnel will cy. No prescriptions from present. Chiropractic ing a particular medica- conduct physical exami- 4-> ;8/)>;12>8/>7647>8/-74/*;?>76;>1;+;-7;:>*<418=*4782/>$;/-+1;-> outside of RAM will be screening will be avail- tion such as Coumadin, 7647>76;>*+-72.;1->962>41;>-+ ,;*7>72>76;>(I5F('3>1;*;8;>76;>&+<<> nations and complete filled. No narcotics will be able. Registration for serv- aspirin, or any other med- medical histories. =/4/*84<> ;/;=7>2&>76;>(I5>32.0<84/*;>I217&2<82>96;/>.41;7> stocked. Pharmacy ices will begin at 6 a.m. ication, contact your pri- *2-7->41;>68)6;1>764/>76;>*2-7->2&>76;>(I5>32.0<84/*;>I217&2<82?> Available exams include Connect will also be avail- daily. Patient service will mary care provider before which could conceivably occur in the future, given market dynamics prostate, testicular, ultra- able to help qualifying be first-come, first-served the event. Patients bring 4/:>76;>4::8782/>2&><29;1>*2-7>1;-2+1*;->72>76;> (I5>32.0<84/*; > sounds, EKGs. Many spe- patients obtain free drugs. except for some selected all prescription medica- Portfolio.” cialists will be available LABORATORY SERV- appointments, i.e. den- tion/information with Interested persons are encouraged to review the Petition and on site. ICES: Various lab tests tures. them to the event. supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. DERMATOLOGY will be offered on the Residents of Norton Bagged lunches and >>>>> ' G> 3G>7647>76;>32..8--82/>.4 >4:207>147;->7647>:8&&;1> CLINIC: A plastic surgeon referral of a RAM and Wise, Lee, and Scott water will be provided to from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting doc- uments and may apportion revenues among customer classes and/ and dermatologist will provider. Patients should counties who need trans- patients. People are or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition evaluate suspicious skin not eat or drink (except portation can call encouraged to bring sun- lesions and perform skin and supporting documents. water) for at least 12 Mountain Empire Older screen and an umbrella. >>>>> 6;>32..8--82/>;/7;1;:>4/>1:;1>&21> 278*;>4/:>;418/)> cancer screenings. hours before having lab Citizens Transportation at For additional informa- Biopsies and removal of and Amending Order in this proceeding that, among other things, work (if taking medication 888/877-6748. 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TO THE EDITOR: The kickoff event was a “seal launch” performed by Tim To the very few who truly know McAfee. With the spray from his me, it is no secret that I am a hope- landing fresh on our faces, the pad- less romantic. Love is as necessary dling began. Laughter, playfulness, as water and oxygen to my exis- and boater talk were soon replaced tence. I am equally addicted to by quiet wonder. The beauty and adventure. tranquility of the evening became I seek and create adventures in more and more evident as the night the name of living life to its unfolded. It was magic. We all felt absolute fullest. Thus, when my it. We all embraced it. All who husband suggested we spend the attended will forever be bonded by evening of our wedding anniver- the enchantment of that evening. sary paddling kayaks by the light Most of us who live in this area of the moon, I was completely on have been to Pound Lake. In the board. What I did not know is that warmer months, it is nature’s play- the evening would highlight not ground. People line the banks, only the love I have for our mar- maybe waiting for a turn on a rope riage, but for the small town com- swing, or to swim in its refreshing munities we call home as well. waters on an unbearably hot day. It Chief of the Pound Police is a gem in this small town commu- Department Tony Baker took an nity from which many delights and oath to serve and protect his com- dreams of childhood are realized. munity. In the spirit of his oath, The moonlit paddle of July 16 was Chief Baker decided that service of no exception. meant more than proper execution John Muir said it best: “The sun of his duty to protect. Service, shines not on us, but in us. The Chief Baker decided, also meant river flows not past, but through finding a way to unite the commu- us.” nity. He put his ideals into Thank you Chief Baker and the action through the use of one of our Pound Armada for reminding us all region’s most beautiful assets, of why we choose to call Wise lakes and rivers. County home. In April 2016 Chief Baker organized a community kayak run KRISTEN MCAFEE down the Pound River. The event BIG STONE GAP was wonderfully successful, bring- ing participants from Pound and other areas that touch the far cor- Athletic ners of Wise County and beyond. Willie Horton, who had a long baseball career rushing yards. His big years were The spark of that day quickly career as a left fielder/designated hitter, with the Bears and Jets. Jones played in turned into a flame. Following the history was born in Arno, a coal-driven communi- the Super Bowl with the Bears. Jones will April run, community kayak events ty near Appalachia. Horton played for the have a good shot for making the NFL Hall frequently occurred, each welcom- could be Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Texas of Fame. ing anyone who desired to feel the Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Julius Jones also had a good NFL freedom of the river. central Blue Jays. A great hitter can always find a career with 5,068 rushing yards. The The most recent event occurred team. The Appalachia area museum could younger Jones played for the Dallas on July 16. The Glow in the Dark focus on the 1968 Detroit Tigers champi- Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and New Kayak/Canoe Challenge promised to new onship team and era. Orleans Saints. Julius Jones’ big years an opportunity to experience Tracy Stallard, from Coeburn, had a were with the Cowboys as the starting run- Pound Lake as revealed under the museums long career as a starting pitcher in major ning back. blanket of nightfall. Participants league baseball. Stallard is famous for giv- Carroll Dale from Wise had a long were encouraged to supplement ing up a record-breaking home run to career playing wide receiver in the NFL. TO THE EDITOR: the light of a gibbous moon and the Roger Maris. Maris broke Babe Ruth’s Dale played at the former J.J. Kelly High twinkle of the stars with the festive season record for home runs in a season. School in Wise. Dale played for the Los Wise County has several famous glow of boat illumination. And illu- Stallard played during an era that had lim- Angles Rams, Green Bay Packers and athletes who played professional minate we did. ited major league teams. It was not easy to Minnesota Vikings. Dale was a three-time sports. Wise County could have By dusk, the parking lot of the make a major league team. Stallard played pro bowler. He had 438 catches, 8,277 several museums in different Pound Dam was full. Full of cars, for the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets career yards, average 18.9 yards per catch towns promoting these athletes. boats, laughter, hugs, reunions and and St Louis Cardinals. and scored 52 touchdowns. Hall of Fame All museums would need inter- conversations that formed friend- Big Stone Gap is the home to the Jones numbers. Dale played in three Super active exhibitions. A great video ships between people who would brothers, who both played running back in Bowls with the Packers and Vikings. The and sound system could help bring have otherwise been forever the NFL. Both played on state champi- Packers won the first two Super Bowls these athletic careers back to life. strangers. In the relaxed hustle of onship teams at the former Powell Valley with Dale as a starter. A Carroll Dale Promote all the sports teams these the moments before embarking on High School. Museum would focus on the Green Bay players spent time with. Gift shops our parade of lights, glow sticks Thomas Jones played for the Arizona Packers’ championship teams in the ‘60s. would play a major role along side and neon lights were shared and Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, volunteers on making these home- attached. Kindness and joy became Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Kansas LARRY BAKER town museums work. Promote on the collective conscience of this City Chiefs. Thomas Jones had 10,591 WISE diverse group. the internet.
If we don’t laugh about it, we will go crazy
TOM PURCELL writing himself. As opposed to Trump, who will be PURCELL giving a 10-hour speech that he will be writing as he This presidential campaign is the nuttiest in my goes.” — Seth Meyers. lifetime but at least America is maintaining its sense Conan O’Brien: ‘A new poll Unlike anyone who ever ran for the highest office, of humor. came out and it claims that the more Trump has been targeted and mocked by Late-night comics have found a treasure trove of comedians — the more he becomes a caricature — the material in Republican presidential candidate Donald 25 percent of voters remain more resilient he becomes among his supporters. Trump. He’s been mocked three times as often as any undecided. Apparently, they’re This portends an increasingly coarse election as other candidate throughout the campaign. Many of the Clinton and Trump battle it out for the presidency: jokes have been very direct and even harsh. But some undecided on whether to move “Hillary Clinton gave a speech in Columbus, Ohio, are pretty dang funny: to Canada or Mexico.’ where she called Trump an uncaring businessman. “In a speech yesterday, Donald Trump spoke in Which, I guess, is supposed to be an insult, except favor of waterboarding. Trump said, ‘It’s how I got O’Brien. those are the exact words he has printed on his busi- two of my three wives to say yes.’” — Conan O’Brien. “Top Secrets? I don’t think she should be allowed to ness card.” — Jimmy Kimmel “A new Quinnipiac University poll has Trump and handle Pop Secret. I wouldn’t trust you with Secret “In a speech today, Donald Trump blasted Hillary (Hillary) Clinton almost tied. This is the first tie for deodorant.” — Stephen Colbert. Clinton, calling her ‘a world-class liar’ and ‘the most Donald Trump that wasn’t manufactured in China.” — “The L.A. Times just revealed that Bill Clinton has corrupt person to seek the presidency.’ Trump then Jimmy Kimmel. demanded private jets to get to speaking engage- said, ‘Wait a second, I think I’m in love.’” — Conan “After weeks of hesitation, Paul Ryan finally ments. In their defense, Bill and Hillary need private O’Brien. endorsed Donald Trump for president on Thursday. jets ‘cuz they’re the only planes that can fit all of their This political season’s biting humor reflects the When asked what influenced his decision, Ryan said, baggage.” — Jimmy Fallon. chaotic and divided state of the American people — ‘Xanax. Lots and lots of Xanax.’” — Jimmy Fallon. Trump is a free, unscripted spirit who sometimes just as both candidates do. Whereas Trump jokes tend to jab at the man’s per- says regrettable things — and teams of late-night writ- Still, I think most of us can identify with this joke sonal life and business and television career, jokes ers are standing by eager to pounce on every slip-up from Conan O’Brien: “A new poll came out and it about Democrat presidential candidate Hillary or flip-flop. claims that 25 percent of voters remain undecided. Clinton are slightly tamer. They have been targeting “Donald Trump is actually taking a break from the Apparently, they’re undecided on whether to move to her classified email fiasco, wealth and husband: campaign to go visit his golf resort in Scotland tomor- Canada or Mexico.” “Although Hillary Clinton was cleared of charges in row. Right after he leaves the U.S., Republicans will the investigation of her deleted emails, her actions say, ‘Quick! Build the wall!’” — Jimmy Fallon. Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor were described by the FBI as ‘extremely reckless.’ “House Speaker Paul Ryan today announced that columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by However in her defense, the report pointed out that he will appear at (the) Republican National Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to Tom at she was Hillary reckless, not Bill reckless.’” — Conan Convention to deliver a 10-minute speech that he is [email protected]. Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, July 22, 2016 PAGE 7 Rights restoration case goes to high court ALANNA DURKIN Just because no governor in cacy group Judicial the lawsuit had legal does not qualify as a RICHER Watch. McAuliffe has standing. working paper, but the ASSOCIATED PRESS Virginia history has used the power said that he will restore Justice William Mims council cannot force the all roughly 206,000 asked the solicitor gener- governor to produce it. RICHMOND (AP) — doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, felons’ political rights al why McAuliffe has Several dozen sup- Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s Virginia Solicitor General Stuart individually if he has to. refused to release a list of porters of the order ral- administration urged the Republicans claim the the names of the felons lied near the state Capitol Virginia Supreme Court Raphael argued. governor’s order was whose rights were before Tuesday’s hear- Tuesday to throw out a politically calculated to restored. ing. challenge to his restora- help his friend Hillary “I, for one, cannot Kenneth Williams, tion of voting rights for At the time, the trations made since the Clinton win the important understand how a docu- who had his voting rights about 206,000 felons in administration estimated governor’s initial order. swing state of Virginia for ment of such importance restored in April, urged time for the November that about 206,000 people They’re urging the the Democrats in can be shielded from the the Republicans to look elections, arguing that would qualify, a number justices to make their November. litigants and the public,” into their hearts. the governor acted within that has already grown decision by late August The solicitor general Mims said. Williams, who was con- his power. with more restorations of so that election officials urged the justices to McAuliffe’s adminis- victed of robbery nearly The question justices rights in the months have enough time to can- ignore the “political tration has denied public 40 years ago, said “every- are weighing after since. cel registrations before aspects” and “focus on records requests for the body needs a second Tuesday’s oral argu- Republicans want the absentee ballots are dis- the law.” list under a “working chance.” ments is whether Supreme Court to prohib- tributed, if they prevail. The justices intensely papers” exemption in Virginia’s constitution it election officials from The governor’s order quizzed both sides, par- state law. The Virginia allows governors to registering these felons also faces a separate fed- ticularly over whether Freedom of Information — Associated Press restore voting rights en and to cancel the more eral challenge from the GOP lawmakers and the Advisory Council said reporter Alan Suderman masse, or requires them than 11,600 voter regis- conservative legal advo- other voters who brought last week that the list contributed to this report. to consider each former offender’s case individu- ally. Charles Cooper, an attorney for Republican lawmakers, said the fact that no other Virginia governor has taken such a sweeping action proves state law doesn’t grant that power. He also argued that the influence of other registered voters will be “diluted” in November if all these felons can vote as well. “It is inherent in the right to vote, the right to cast a full vote,” Cooper said. Virginia Solicitor General Stuart Raphael said the challenge from GOP lawmakers lacks legal standing because they have not shown harm. And just because no governor in Virginia history has used the power doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, he argued. HEAD-TO-TOE “If the Constitution provides the power, it doesn’t get lost from nonuse,” Raphael said. ORTHOPEDIC CARE The justices did not immediately rule after Tuesday’s hearing. The governor’s order enabled every Virginia felon who completed their sentence and fin- Whether you have a ished any supervised release, parole or proba- broken bone, a sports tion requirements as of April 22 to vote, run for injury or need quality public office, serve on a jury and become a notary joint replacement, our public. experienced team of orthopedic specialists Bills has you covered from head to toe. We offer put orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma forth surgery, hand surgery again and sports medicine.
RICHMOND (AP) — Republican lawmakers Call for an are set to try again on a trio of bills that appointment today! Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed earlier this year. GOP lawmakers announced they had pre- filed legislation on Monday, the first day to do so ahead of the 2017 General Assembly ses- sion. The legislation includes a bill to allow school security officers to carry guns, a bill to clari- fy that subscription-based #ZQBTT3PBEt1JLFWJMMF ,: primary care service is not insurance and a bill to To schedule an appointment, call limit the influence of labor unions on small business franchises. Democrats Sen. Adam Ebbin and Del. Mark 606-218-2206 Sickles, both openly gay, also pre-filed legislation Monday to repeal Virginia’s ban on same- sex marriage, a ban over- turned by the U.S. Supreme Court last year. Friday, July 22, 2016 NORTON, VA, 24273 Page 8 the ‘When the greens roll true, you know that you will Coalfield There is still time to enter the 43rd have the opportunity to hit good putts and that they PROGRESS will go in.’ Annual UVa-Wise Tennis Tournament, Q Craig Winchell, Lonesome which starts next week. Pine Invitational winner Sports 43 All-Star game marks end of chapter
ELIZA EVANS “One of the girls I faced was committed to SPORTS WRITER Virginia Tech. I knew that before the game and it was kind of intimidating,” Cole said. For Tiffany Cole, the VHSCA All-Star softball Cole admitted she looked over the rosters when game in Lynchburg was more than a tremendous they were announced and knew she would see honor — it was history making. some of the same players again in the near future. Cole became the first J.I. Burton softball player “When I looked at the program for the game, I selected to play in the game. saw a lot of girls I’ll be facing “When (head) coach (Jim) in college,” Cole said. Holdway told me I was the ‘This is something I’ll Cole said the experience is first softball player ever remember the rest of my one she will never forget. picked, I was speechless,” “This is something I’ll Cole said. “So much talent has life, something I’ll tell my remember the rest of my life, come through the school. I kids and grandkids.’ something I’ll tell my kids and guess when you’re that small, grandkids,” Cole said. “That you don’t get looked at that field was so huge and so nice. much.” Tiffany Cole, Burton’s first Then there were all those peo- Cole did not disappoint, player in the VHSCA ple. It was pretty crowded. I going 3-for-3 at the plate. Cole think it gave me a look into had the game-tying hit in the All-Star softball game the future of what playing in bottom of the ninth — a three- college will be like.” run double in her final at-bat And yet another unexpect- in a high school game. ed honor came with Cole’s selection. “When I went up to bat, I just looked to the sky “At the high school, we have a TV with a and asked God to help me because I know I can’t slideshow and (athletics director) Elijah Helton do it without Him,” Cole said. told me I was on there now. That is such an honor,” Cole also pitched in the game and admitted she Cole said, still in disbelief. was nervous when she stepped into the circle. BUBBA HUBBARD “I’m not used to pitching against that level of competition,” Cole said. “I was pitching against all SHINES ON THE MOUND those girls with all that talent. Then, I remembered Union’s Bubba Hubbard was selected to play in that I have the best of the best playing defense the VHSCA All-Star baseball game. behind me.” For his final game in a Bear uniform, Hubbard FILE PHOTO pitched two innings, not allowing a run, hit or Burton’s Tiffany Cole delivers a pitch. Cole said merely looking at the roster before the game even began was intimidating. walk, and had one strikeout.
Winchell pars playoff hole to capture Still time to 85th Lonesome Pine Invitational enter tennis SAM DIXON SPORTS EDITOR tournament Craig Winchell of Wise gained momen- There is still time to enter the tum down the fairways and stayed true on 43rd Annual UVa-Wise Tennis the greens in shooting a 2-under-par 69 Tournament, with the application Sunday to win the 85th annual Lonesome deadline this coming Monday, July Pine Men’s Invitational. 25. As if whittling down a six-shot deficit on Offering 12 singles categories and the final day of the golf tournament was four doubles events, the tournament not enough, Winchell also had to beat one will take place July 27-31 on the of his best friends in a sudden-death play- courts of the Jim & Betty Humphreys off to capture the championship flight tro- Tennis Complex at UVa-Wise. phy at the beautiful Big Stone Gap course. Singles play categories include David Cantrell, who currently lives in Men’s A, Men’s B, Men’s 40+, Boys’ Pound and hails from Big Stone Gap, card- 18 and Under, Boys’ 15 and Under, ed a 70 in Saturday’s opening round. But as Boys’ 12 and Under, Women’s A, he struggled with his irons on the back Women’s B, Women’s 40+, Girls’ 18 nine Sunday toward a 75, Winchell birdied and Under, Girls’ 15 and Under, and Nos. 13, 14 and 15 and the two buddies fin- Girls’ 12 and Under. ished regulation play tied at 145. Doubles play events include In the playoff, both golfers hit to the bot- Men’s, Women’s, Men’s 40+ and tom tier of the green on their approach Mixed. shots, setting up a dramatic conclusion. “This is something for all ages,” Cantrell three-putted from there and tournament director Danny Rowland Winchell bested that by one for par to said. claim victory. The tournament is sponsored by “I feel bad for David but it is certainly Impressions Inc., where Rowland is good to win,” Winchell said. co-owner, and The Coalfield “It is special to win on a course where I Progress. By entering its 43rd year, grew up playing,” the 2005 graduate of J.J. the UVa-Wise event is considered the Kelly High School added. longest-running tennis tournament For Cantrell, the frustration comes from in three states. having played so well through most holes To register for the tournament, Craig Winchell (left) of Wise claimed the Lonesome Pine see the form in the newspaper or Invitational championship after defeating Pound resident contact Rowland at 276-679-1560 or WINCHELL, PAGE 9 David Cantrell in a playoff. 276-870-8744 for more information.
Repeat Junior League champs!
ELIZA EVANS Green Run shortstop Zach Knutson (left) puts the PHOTOS tag on Phoebus/Wythe’s Charles Vasser during The Green Run Junior League team holds the 2016 championship banner championship play in the Virginia State Junior after beating Phoebus/Wythe, Tuesday, in Pound. Green Run also won the title League tournament Tuesday in Pound. in 2015. Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, July 22, 2016 PAGE 9 MGAME PLANS Union Pnut football Auto, motorcycle show draft set for July 23 July 30 in Big Stone Gap
The Union Pnut Football League will hold its late Crawdads 12U travel The Lonesome Pine Auto Club is presenting its draft Saturday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at Bullitt Park. baseball holding tryouts To be eligible, your child must be between the ages 19th Annual LPAC Classic Auto & Motorcycle Show of 8 and 13 or entering grades 3-7, and must attend on July 30 at Mountain Empire Community College The Crawdads 12U travel baseball team will be hold- Powell Valley Primary/Middle or Appalachia in Big Stone Gap. ing tryouts July 22 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Spirit and Elementary School. Registration is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Truth Church in Big Stone Gap. For more information, If you have questions or for more informaion, please judging will take place from 1-2 p.m. with the awards call Jason Adams at 276-708-5585. contact league commissioner Robbie Duncan at 276- at 3 p.m. 275-3942. Dash plaques will go to the first 25 to register. Eastside youth football There will be trophies for the top 20 winners, plus Reserved seats for Union specialty awards. camp starts July 25 The entry fee is $10. No admission will be charged football games on sale to spectators. KD-Pete Karaoke is providing the The Eastside Spartans Youth Football Camp will be music, with plenty of food and refreshments avail- held July 25-27 from 5-7 p.m. for grades 2-8. Reserved seats for Union High School’s 2016 football able on the MECC campus at reasonable prices. games will go on sale beginning July 25. The reserved The cost is $25 per child. If more than one child in Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed. seats for the upcoming Bears season are $75.00 for five the family, it is $10 for each additional child. The camp For more information, call Eugene Mooneyhan at cost covers instruction and a T-shirt. home football games. 276-546-1120, Daniel Wade at 276-275-5349 or Keith To pre-register your child and for more information, For more information, please contact Union athletic Galloway at 276-275-9048. call (276) 365-6762. director Mike Goforth at 276-523-1290. r Winchell FROM PAGE 8 and then going 3 over par Freedom Chevrolet on the last four. Even so, he was gracious in defeat. would like to welcome “Craig and I are really ★★★★★ good friends so I am happy for him,” Cantrell BECKY said. One shot in particular MURRAY sticks out. “On the 14th ★★★★★ hole, I had that chip that I barely got onto the green. to the Freedom It was the only poor chip Family Sales Team! shot that I hit in the entire tournament,” Cantrell recalled. “I lost confidence after that and tried to play too conservatively,” he added. Cantrell expressed surprise at making that Call Becky today disastrous chip shot. “My Crowder, LPCC general manager. at 523-0130 for little son likes to get out in all your vehicle the yard with his golf set. needs or come So I have been chipping a Conklin won the fifth golf at Lonesome Pine by the dealership lot out there with him, get- flight on 183, followed by Country Club, was in Big Stone Gap! ting practice. I followed Jim Caudill (193) and Bob pleased with the latest the hula hoop theory by Pippin (212). edition. “We really had imaging a hula hoop Championship flight some excitement, espe- around the cup at every winner Winchell praised cially with the champi- hole. I hit it dead center the condition of the onship flight playoff,” he CHEVROLET on every chip except that Lonesome Pine course. “It said. one time.” was absolutely immacu- “There is a lot of tradi- Mike McCall of Norton late. Every green was per- tion with the Lonesome finished third in the fect,” he said. Pine Invitational. We are 276-523-0130 championship flight at That is important very proud of the event,” 147, two strokes out of the because a course in rough Crowder added. 212 East 5th Street, Big Stone Gap, VA playoff. Nick England, a condition would mean bad rising senior golfer at lies and bad luck for UVa-Wise, placed fourth golfers. another stroke back. “On this course, in the Bill Sergent III of fairways you knew where London, Ky., won the sen- you hit it and what you iors flight with a 146, on would be facing consis- rounds of 72 and 74. A tently,” Winchell said. popular figure at the “When the greens roll Lonesome Pine Country true, you know that you Club, where he has long will have the opportunity been a member, Sergent to hit good putts and that claimed his 10th overall they will go in.” victory there Sunday at Cantrell, who lived in age 61. Nine of those wins Charleston, S.C., for a were in the regular divi- while after graduating sion and this one was his from Powell Valley High first as a senior. School in 2004, also gave Kingsport’s Bob Ross high marks to the 85th and Mike Haney of Invitational. “I love this Paintsville, Ky., tied for golf course. It is well second in the seniors maintained,” he said. flight at 151. He took some time off Other results include from the sport in recent Pat Kenney winning in years but felt good in get- super seniors with 149, ting back. “This one of followed by Andy Black first individual tourneys (163) and Frank Horsman that I’ve been in for a (168). while. The stomach but- In the first flight, terflies, the sweaty palms, Bobby Kelsey triumphed the tense grip — it really at 145, followed by did feel good to have all Andrew Horsman (154) that back,” said Cantrell. and John Dunn (154). The “Although I’m disap- second flight was won by pointed at not winning, Charlie Glenn on 150, that is offset by being out with Chris Nelms (153) there and playing compet- and Matt Ward (158) not itive golf,” he added. far behind. P.D. Butcher The Lonesome Pine is took the third flight at 163, the oldest-running invita- followed by Drew Adkins tional in the Southwest (166), with Paxton Wright Virginia/East Tennessee and Todd Barnette tied for area. Year in and year out, third place (172). players from all over The fourth flight saw a come to compete amid the tie for first between scenic surrounds of Wayne Mahan and Powell Valley’s moun- Thomas Glenn at 175, tains. with Baxter Hamilton tak- Ken Crowder, general ing third (176). Steve manager and director of
Reserved Seating/Parking for Central High Football 2016 – 2017 There will be a Reserved Parking Area & Reserved Seating offered for the 2016-2017 Central High School (CHS) home football games. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 25, 2016 in the Central High School office between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. ––––PRICES –––– Parking – $50.00 • Seat – $60.00 Friday, July 22, 2016 NORTON, VA, 24273 Page 10 the ‘People won't have time for you if you Coalfield are always angry or complaining.’ PROGRESS Jack and Jean Goff celebrated their Q 70th wedding anniversary on July 18. Stephen Hawking Homespun 70 HOMETOWN Annual showcase set July 30 The fifth annual Cooks and Books Library and The Lyric Project. gathering takes place July 30 from 6 to Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 Happenings 8 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion in the day of the event. The ticket price St. Paul. includes admission and tastings. Tickets The event showcases local and may be purchased at C.R. Pate & Co. or Share your news regional food dishes, wines and beers, Design Printers in St. Paul, or online as well as local and regional authors. through PayPal. For details, visit The Coalfield Progress welcomes Proceeds from Cooks and Books sup- http://www.stpaulmainstreet.org/co announcements, press releases port J. Fred Matthews Memorial oks—books-2016.html and community news. Drop items by the office at 725 Park Ave., Norton, call 276/679-1101, or email [email protected]. Author, artist lineup announced Seven authors are Snooping Can Be Helpful His comics and writing Central band scheduled to appear at the – Sometimes, Onward & have appeared in Glorp annual Cooks and Books Upward, Missing Sammy, Comics, BAM, Narrative camp set gathering and An Unjust Court. Corpse, The Dollar Bin, • Willie E. Dalton is the • Jeremy Massie, Wise, Fluke, Candy or Medicine, The Central High School author of Three Witches in is the author and illustra- The Hooded Utilitarian, Band will host all band mem- a Small Town, winner of tor of All My Ghosts, The My Name is Jonah, Shiot bers camp Monday, July 25 the 2015 Jan Carol Deadbeat, and Bee Sting. Crock, The Atomic Elbow through Friday, July 29 from Publishing Believe and Bee Sting is now a movie. and other anthologies. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Central Achieve award. A native • Carol Ingram Moore, • Joe Tennis, of Bristol, High School. Lunch will be of Pound, she currently M.Ed., retired from a suc- is the author of 10 books. provided. lives in Duffield. cessful career in commu- His latest include Along Rookie camp for new • Lexi Fullen writes as nity development, higher Virginia’s Route 58: True band students will be held Heath Fullen. The fourth education, and social work Tales from Beach to July 19 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. book of her series, War to pursue her dream of Bluegrass as well as , will be available in becoming a writer. She is Food lineup, at the school. House Haunted Highlands: September. the author of Mama Left Ghosts & Legends of North For additional information, • Linda Hoagland, a Me. Carolina, Tennessee and contact band director Ben silent auction set multi-genre author, has • Shannon Smith is a Virginia. He is a writer for Harding by email at bhard- won many awards. Her writer, artist and comic the Bristol Herald [email protected]. The annual Cooks and Books gathering most recent books include book maker from St. Paul. Courier. takes place July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salon aims to Farmers Market Pavilion in St. Paul. Sugar Hill Brewing Company will share provide school samples of its beer and featured food special- supplies ty. MountainRose Vineyard will also have tastings of selected wines. For the first time, Gent Farms of Lebanon will appear at the ChangesSalon in Norton event. Riverside Diner, Lyttle Farm of Copper is looking to its customers to Museum leads trip Ridge, Food City Deli, The Bread Lady, and help provide school supplies C&S Catering will all provide samples of for 100 Norton Elementary favorite foods. The Farmer’s Market School students. to Little Stony Falls Cookbook table will feature several delicious Through Aug. 5, the recipes. salon will offer a $20 gift cer- A silent auction will feature a dinner for tificate for any service to a Climb aboard the four, prepared by Chef Travis Milton, and customer who brings in a museum bus and join donated by Creative Boutique Hotels. backpack with a pack of park staff for a guided paper and pencils. The goal hike to one of the is to provide 100 backpacks region’s premier out- to the elementary school door destinations, Sweet memories complete with pencils and Little Stony Falls, paper. There will be no limit located in the on the number of backpacks Jefferson National remain of ‘home an individual customer Forest. brings in. A repeat giver will Participants will get a $20 gift certificate for ride the bus to the falls away from home’ each additional backpack. trailhead and then hike BILL HENDRICK Questions? Please contact up the 2.5-mile trail to elementary school Principal reach the falls. The STAFF WRITER Gina Wohlford at Little Stony Falls Bus gwohlford@nortonci- Tour is scheduled for We remember writing a news story many tyschools.org. Saturday, July 30 from years ago about the coal camp at Dorchester. 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The story was written after Outdoor The Little Stony all the homes there had been BY Falls Bus Tour will torn down and the land strip drama opens depart the park and mined. THE 53rd season travel through beauti- Prior to the demolishing, ful mountain scenery the little post office that had WAY to reach the falls. served the community had The Trail of the Participants must wear been moved to the little mock Lonesome Pine outdoor appropriate clothing town up on the mountain where Rim Rock drama in Big Stone Gap is and shoes for hiking. Railroad was located, near Norton. open for its 53rd season. Participants must Our story centered on the sad fact that most Gates open at 7 p.m. with a of the people born and raised in Dorchester no pre-show beginning at 7:15. bring their own snacks longer had anything left but memories of their Featured this weekend at the and lunch. childhood and some adulthoods. opening pre-show will be: The tour fee is $10 They say that history often repeats itself. Friday, July 22: Rhody per person, and seating They tore down all of the houses on the west Jane’s Roadshow is limited. end of Park Avenue in Norton to make way for Saturday, July 23: Center For more informa- a pharmacy. One of those houses was once Stage Cloggers tion or to register, call Don’t miss this season’s the museum at opportunity to see the state 276/523-1322. WAY, PAGE 11 of Virginia’s official outdoor drama right here at home. For more information, call 276/523-1235 or go to www.trailofthelonesomepine- outdoordrama.com. Little Shepherd Stop invasives from of Kingdom Come outdoor How does your encroaching in your garden drama opens Garden Some inva- to put this ornamental grass in the edge nounceable one. 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A fast-growing tree whose extremely each other. I possibly inherited Perilla fast—in a creek. Don Amburgey, Producer large leaves cast dense shade, it spreads years ago as seeds rode along in soil of Insects which feed on Purple via seeds held in large pods. If you plant another plant. It has moved fairly far on Loosestrife have been imported from Diabetes classes one, choose a site where falling flowers, my property and my parents’ but I leave Europe, but we Southerners remember falling jumbo seed capsules, and falling some because I find it attractive. what happened when kudzu was import- offered in Norton leaves are not objectionable. Shade on my land helps control the ed as a control. Sea oats (Chasmanthemum), one of spread of many villainous plants, but When I lop the kudzu which climbs A Balanced Living with the prettiest ornamental grasses, I shade did not stop Chameleon Plant into my young pussy willows, or trim my Diabetes series is being believe, features delicate nodding seed- (Houttuynia cordata). We Master parents’ wistaria, which has roped itself offered Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29 heads. My Northern Sea Oats started as Gardeners call it “Hootenanny,” so into nearby trees and climbed nearly to at the Norton Community a clump, became a large swath, and now named by a now-deceased member who the top, I leave cuttings to dry before individuals pop up yards away from the looked at the botanic name (see above) original clump. It may work somewhat and christened it with a more pro- DANIELS, HAPPENINGS, PAGE 12 PAGE 16 Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, July 22, 2016 PAGE 11 Pickin’ in The Pound a weekly event
GAYLE ADAMS KILGORE • Sunday night - Brandon Howard 796-5539 OR [email protected] preaching; Shelly and Brandon Howard andTammy Boggs Stallard singing. PICKIN’ IN THE POUND • Monday - Drew Baldwin preaching; On Thursday, July 14, former Mayor Mistie Johnson singing Jackie Gilliam reported a standing- • Tuesday - Drew Baldwin preaching; room-only crowd for the weekly event. Mistie Johnson singing In addition to the regulars, 30 students • Wednesday - Drew Baldwin preach- from Wisconsin were there. Each year, ing; Sandy Denise Holbrook singing a volunteer group comes for a month to I hope everyone will mark their calen- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Main dars to attend these services. Street in Clintwood to work on different projects. ‘GLOW IN THE DARK’ EVENT They always come to Pound at least once during their stay to hear real, live Appalachian music. From the pictures posted on Facebook, it looks like this was a huge success. Thirty-four kayakers OLD VIRGINIA MOTEL PROPERTY participated. It was reported that the property has been pur- CONGRATULATIONS chased by Los Gringos, a local business, with plans to turn it into a sit-down restaurant. Los Gringos Ashlee Cantrell, daughter of Phil Jr. and Kim specializes in barbecue. They plan to name the new Cantrell and granddaughter of Phil and Chris business Crooked Road Restaurant. We look for- Cantrell, was married on July 17. We wish her and ward to it opening, and wish the business great suc- her husband a happy life together. cess. Many of us have fond memories of when Mrs. PRAYER CONCERNS Baker had her restaurant there, and it was a thriv- Continue praying diligently for little Emma ing motel. Conley. She is in second grade (I guess she passed to REVIVAL third) at J.W. Adams Combined School. She is fight- Flat Gap Missionary Baptist Church, located in ing a rare form of leukemia. Flat Gap near the historic Flat Gap School, is plan- Pray for Earl Baker and his wife Ethel. ning a revival to be held Oct. 2 - 5 at 7 p.m. Below is We extend condolences to the family of Mary the schedule: Bledsoe. Get out and enjoy local beauty
GLENDA SKEEN eat and enjoy start a tradition and blast away. 328-8655 the lovely evening togeth- COMBINED CELEBRATIONS ENJOY LOCAL BEAUTY er. We all had a Birthdays, Father’s Day and You know I have some lot of fun. Some July 4 celebrations were all com- friends who have never visit- of us played a bined and celebrated at the home of ed the Natural Tunnel Park, game about Louella Perry recently. Louella pre- Guest River Gorge, and telling one pared a large kettle of big fat Devil’s Bathtub, special secret of some- dumplings and chicken with many sights High Knob or Rock thing you had good southern style entrees to go Switch. I just threw in Rock Switch done over life that you had actually along with the dinner she fixed sup- for fun, but go there anyway. never shared with anyone else. per for her granddaughter Sarah The wrong of it all is that these Most of the secrets were very Owens and her son-in-law Mike friends have traveled to Pigeon benign, but one was a real doozy of Stanley plus celebrate Forge, Disney World, the beaches course we will all keep that one a Independence Day with the birth- all around and various other places secret. We also enjoyed a couple of day folks and lots of other family but have not taken time to smell the World War II stories from Burns members. Louella said that they roses and take a peek into the beau- Gilliam. The crowd enjoyed the had a marvelous day together and ty that surrounds them right here short but entertaining stories. that she had prepared one of their in Wise County. Just this past week Some styed until about 11 p.m. oth- favorite delicious meals. They all I drove down Turkey Branch road, ers left around 10 p.m. shared the day together eating, Dotson Creek and Birchfield and We had a really good Fourth of conversing and lots of laughter. on both sides of the road there are July together. I’m just thinking how much fun hundreds of Mountain Laurel in they probably had with the family. bloom in their beautiful pink and MORE CELEBRATIONS It’s so nice to write about good fam- white bloom and just tons of vari- Some folks in the Hurricane had ily events taking place in our com- eties of flowers in the these moun- a blast that is they put off so many munity and of course other places. tains that bloom from the very first fireworks that it was comparable to Enjoy yourselves; it is later than Colts Foot to the last Golden Rod the ones that had in Norton. Down you think. and Purple Iron Weed with the Green Hollow and around the road autumn colorful leaves on many of is Duncan Gap and also on Pole UPLIFTING NEWS the trees in the forests. Stop, look Bridge road. There were blasts in One other very uplifting story around you and glean from these the sky and beautiful fireworks for that Louella shared and was so lovely mountains. All the beauty for quite a while. pleased. It is that Sarah Owens and free. We were able to enjoy the cele- her new baby girl attended church brations just setting in my yard. I Sunday in Coeburn and Sarah said FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION love fireworks and wish we would that she received Christ as her Monday evening, July 4, I enter- put them off several times a year. Savior and that she also dedicated tained about nine folks at my home. After there are numerous holidays her baby girl Adelyne to the Lord. We attempted to eat outdoors, but that we actually could use a few for Louella wanted all who read this to were almost rained out. We waited instance Memorial Day, Labor Day, know the good news that Christians for a while and returned to the out- the president’s birthdays and call the Gospel. The family and oth- doors and were able to continue to Martin Luther King Day. I say we ers rejoice with them. r Way FROM PAGE 10 and then turn left in front of Haislip Bakery [now Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.].) owned by my grandparents. Since my dad worked for In the backyard was an apple tree that had been the N&W Railway and my mother worked for C&P there so long that my mother played in it and swung Telephone Co., this particular house was my home away from the limbs when she was a girl. from home for the first 10 years of my life. And in that back yard were several beehives which The house is now gone and nothing is left but memo- produced delicious honey which adorned the many ries. apple pies my grandmother made and which my grand- I remember the wood burning stove in the kitchen father and I ate! where my grandmother cooked so many delicious good- I would hope that someone dismantled the fireplace ies. with its beautiful woodwork—the same fireplace with I remember the screened-in back porch where I its cheerful fire that my grandparents and I sat in front slept many nights in the summertime, to the tune of of, listening to Lum and Abner on the radio. crickets in the back yard. I never did figure out how Santa Claus got down that And I remember way back, before they had ordi- chimney without getting burned up! nances in the city, when my grandfather had a cow in My grandparents and my aunt are long gone now and the yard and it once kicked my grandmother, doing the house has become just a memory also. A very, very some serious damage. good and tender memory! And the front porch held many memories when I sat Bill Hendrick writes a weekly column for the Big in a rocking chair next to my grandparents and we used Stone Gap Post. to count cars that went by. (That was before the viaduct was built and cars had to continue down another block
Many farmers markets are now able to accept your SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Food from the farmers market is locally grown, healthy and tasty. With your SNAP benefits you can buy meat, vegetables, fruit, eggs, honey herbs, jams and preserves, cheese, plants that produce food and wrapped baked goods to be consumed at home. Use your SNAP benefits at the following markets in Wise County: Big Stone Gap Farmers Market Clinch River Farmers Market Main Street Downtown 4th Street between Big Stone Gap Russell and Broad Saturdays: 9am - 12noon Saturdays: 8am - 1pm Norton Friends and Farmers Market 815 Park Avenue S.W. • Tuesdays: 4pm - 6pm PAGE 12 Friday, July 22, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Church to honor Burnhams r Happenings FROM PAGE 10 Church Bulletin lunch to follow at •Martha’s Chapel Church will notices must be in the Phillips Creek pavil- host His Way Singers Sunday, July Hospital Vitality Center at 100 15th St NW, Norton. During this Coalfield Progress ion #2 at 1pm. Pastor 24 at 11 a.m. Pastor Jimmy Slemp. session, participants will review diabetic meal planning prac- news office by noon is Daniel Dent. • Norton United Methodist tices, portion control, and self-management strategies for liv- Tuesday for publica- • St. Anthony Church, 8th Street at Virginia ing well with diabetes. Participants will be eligible for a free tion in Friday’s paper; Church, 1009 Avenue, will celebrate The Tenth A1C test and blood pressure screening at no cost. Diabetic emailed to mmar- Virginia Avenue, Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, friendly recipes will be demonstrated. There is an opportunity [email protected]; Norton, July 24 at 11 a.m. Prelude of tradi- for eligible individuals to participate in a study to evaluate the or phoned in at 679- Concelebrated Mass, tional gospel music begins at 10:50 impact of this program. For more information or to register, 1101. The Church Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. with Frank Gentry, pianist. please call Emily Wells, Family and Consumer Sciences Bulletin is reserved a.m., celebrating The church also leads Extension Agent at 276-328-6194. for announcements of fourth annual feast weekly Sunday Outreach Worship special events and day of San Lorenzo at Mt. View Regional Medical Meet the teacher night at St. Paul services. To announce Ruiz, first Filipino Center at 10 a.m. regular services and saint, Rev. Fr. Arnel • Stevens Church of God Food All St. Paul Elementary students and families are welcome hours, contact the Ayo and Rev. Erno , fourth Thursday each Pantry to come to Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 2 from 4-6 p.m. paid advertising Diaz, celebrants. month, barring unforeseen sched- featuring a Back to School Bash for all SPES students. There department. The public is cordial- Rogelio Penaverde Jr., tenor; E. uling conflicts. will be games, a photo booth, fun activities, and plenty of free ly invited to attend the following Alan Ongengco, M.D., organist; St. • , House of the Lord Church prizes for the students. We will also have a registration table special events sponsored by area Anthony choir conducted by Castlewood, hosts Southern for anyone who would like to sign up at SPES for grades Pre- churches. Virgie Baluyot-Sterlin, M.D. Gospel music artist Kevin Spencer K to 8th. This is a free event! Please stop by to meet your • Luncheon follows in social hall. Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Pastor VBS at Zion Family teacher and play some games. Show your school spirit by , God’s Superheroes Donation of $20 supports church, is Teddy Phillips. Ministries wearing purple and gold! Questions? Please call our school July 27 - 29 from 6 – 9 p.m. For seminarian in Philippines. Call at 276-762-5941. more information call 679-1871. 914/907-4058. • Independent Baptist Church, • Christian Faith Church, Activity camp set Monday Pound, Sunday July 24 at 11 a.m. a Josephine section of Norton, will Sometimes life special service honoring Lee and host Randy Carter ministering on Registration forms can be picked up at Norton Glenda Burnham will be held. Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m. On hits you in Elementary and Middle School and Norton Parks and Rec They have ministered at the Sunday, July 24 6:30 p.m. The the head with a brick. office. For more information call 679-0754. Participants church since 1977. We want to Pilgrims will be singing and Mark must pre-register for all camps. • Environmental Activity Camp, Clear Creek Park, turn welcome all who know and have Stallard will be ministering. Don't lose faith. trash into treasures, July 25-27, grades 2-5, 10 a.m. – noon. been influenced by the Burnhams Wednesday mid-week service will Free to Norton Residents $20 for Non-Residents. to come be with us. We will have be held at 7 p.m. Instructors: Upper Tennessee River Roundtable and Norton Parks and Recreation Department.
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APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN - ELCA Norton Apostolic Christ Lutheran Church Pentecostal BAPTIST - INDEPENDENT Charity Baptist 120 West Main Street, Wise • 328-1111 East Park Avenue Lay Pastor: Michael Samerdyke (old Juste Music Building) Wise • 276-298-6708 Sunday School: 10:00 am Norton • 679-5373 Pastor: Larry Owens Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Pastor: Donnie Culbertson Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Services: 10:30 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am, 6:00 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Esserville Church Thee Word Baptist Church New Hope Assembly of God Pastor Danny Smith • 679-5548 Big Stone Gap • 276-275-9841 Sunday School: 10:00 am 1405 First Avenue E. • 523-3392 Worship/Kidz Zone/Comfort Zone: Pastor Rick C. Whitten Erie Insurance Building Across from Post Office 11:00 am This directory is made possible by these businesses Sunday School: 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Sunday Worship: 11:00 am www.esservillechurch.org who encourage all of us to attend worship services Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm
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ENGAGEMENTS u WEDDINGS u ANNIVERSARIES u BIRTHDAYS
Whitney Kerr and Jason King Kerr, King engagement announced
Jack and Jean Goff Sharon Kerr, of Bristol, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Kerr of North Port, Fla., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Allison Kerr of Charleston, S.C., to Jason King, also of Charleston, S.C., the son of Rita King and Tommy King, both of Belton, S.C. Celebrate 70th anniversary The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil (Jack and Jo) Bolling of Wise. She was graduated from John Battle High School, attended the New School for Social Jack and Jean Goff of Pound celebrated their 70th wedding Research, in New York City, and was graduated from Appalachian State University. She is anniversary July 18, 2016 with a family dinner. Jack, a long time propri- employed with Island Home Services of Kiawah Island, S.C. etor of Norton City Shoe Shop and Jean (Powers), sister of U-2 pilot The prospective bridegroom was graduated from Belton-Honea Path High School, Francis Gary Powers, were married July 18, 1946 in Clintwood. Their from Furman University, and from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He is a children are Gary Goff of Lubbock, Texas, Jackie Goff of Wise, Daniel Public Defender employed by the Charleston County Public Defender's office. Goff of Rockvale, Colo., Sheila Abbott of Austin, Texas and Amy Goff Wedding plans are incomplete at this time. The couple resides at 25 Markfield Drive, of Athens, Texas. Charleston, S.C.
Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors featured on DVD DVDs are featured at Lonesome Pine Regional AT THE Library. For information go LIBRARY to www.lprlibrary.org or call 328-8325. Coat of Many Colors – A being a NASCAR pit crew. battle between the living patchwork coat is proudly Call the Midwife Season and the undead. made for young Dolly 5 – Return of the nuns and And Then There Were Parton during her nurses of Nonnatus House. None – A remake of Agatha Tennessee mountains Mr. Selfridge Season 4 – Christie’s classic mystery childhood. Harry is reckless with is set on isolated Soldier Mercy Street Season 1 – money and gambling, jeop- Island. Guests are being PBS series set in and ardizing his business murdered one by one by filmed in Alexandria. The empire. their anonymous host, for Green family’s luxurious Pride and Prejudice and past, unpaid crimes. hotel has been converted Zombies – Feisty Lizzy, TURN: Washington into a Civil War hospital. expert in martial arts and Spies Season 2 – The Duck Dynasty Season 8 weaponry, and the aloof, Culper Spy Ring continues – Korie plans a big summer handsome Darcy are fierce to aid General Washington wedding for John Luke, warriors as they join forces during the American while Jase and gang try in the Regency-era bloody Revolution.
Coal Heritage Bus Tour offered in August The St. Paul Main Street organization will and McClure Rivers and Prater Creek, and Inn at Wise donates to library offer another coal heritage bus tour on learn about adventure opportunities. The August 6. Travelers will hear stories of life in August tour will feature a quilt display at a The Inn at Wise is pleased to present a $500 dona- the coalfields and see fascinating rock forma- stop in Trammel. tions and beautiful native plants. The final stop will be the Breaks Interstate tion to the Wise County Public Library. The donation The tour begins and ends at the gate of Park, nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the originated from community support of the Sharyn A.R. Matthews Park in St. Paul. The bus will South.” In the Park, guests will have lunch McCrumb Dinner With the Author event. Accepting load at 8:45 a.m. and leave at 9 a.m. The cost and a guided tour of the park. the check is Lucius Ellsworth, Lonesome Pine per person is $35 and includes lunch. For The inaugural bus tour took place as part detailed information, visit the Main Street of the Clinch River Days festival in June. Regional Library Board of Trustees member from website at www.stpaulmainstreet.org. During our third scheduled tour in October, Wise. The Library appreciates the generous donation The bus tour begins with a downtown tour featured events at the Breaks Interstate Park and expresses a special thank-you to Sharyn of St. Paul, with stops along the Clinch River stop will include apple butter and molasses McCrumb, Joshua Huffman, Kimberly Mullins, amd and at the Wetlands Estonoa Center. Other making, as well as music and crafts. stops include the Coal Miners’ Memorial in These tours are not handicapped-accessi- Teresa Robinette for organizing the event. Wise Clinchco and the Coal and Railroad Museum ble. County Public Library is honored to be named a in Dante. In the Town of Haysi travelers will For more information, email stpaulmain- beloved resource in our community. take a walk along the junction of Russell Fork [email protected] or call 276-395-0685. Rob-Con Comic Book Convention Correction Area writers, comic creators to attend 4-Hers enjoy Disney Heroes and villains will be Area writers will include Dr. Who fans should enjoy the theme at camp coming to life this year in Bristol life size “Tardis” and “Dalek” Gayle Trent, Misty when the 31st annual Rob-Con from the Cosplay Kasterborous Due to an error the Big Stone Gap Lions Club was returns to Viking Hall in Bristol Martin and Ronda fan club. The East Tennessee R2 inadvertently left off the list of organizations who Tenn. Saturday and Sunday, July D2 Builders will have radio con- made the 4-H camp possible. We regret the error. 30, 31. Caudill. Comic creators trolled “droids” at the show along Comic book artists and writers Jeremy Massie, Brent with the Tennessee Ghostbusters Wise County 4-H spent the week of June 13-17 will be the guests of the show with the replica of the famous at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Center in Abingdon which will feature some of the top Marcus Cook, Brett movie car. for 4-H camp. Wise County shared their week of talent in the South. And fans of the Harris and others. A vast number of vendors and camp this year with Carroll County. The theme fantastic and legendary will find craftspeople will be on hand with was “Disney-Once Upon a Clover.” Seventy plenty to enjoy with Star Wars, Dr. comics, toys, jewelry, models and campers were in attendance, as well as 13 teens Who, the Ghostbusters and more most comic strip fans in the area is other collectibles. The popular and five adults which included Extension staff represented at the show. the rascally hillbilly Snuffy Smith. costume contest has grown in pop- and volunteers. Famous fantasy artists Charles John Rose, artist on that long run- ularity every year and is set for Special thanks go to the following individuals Vess, Scott Hampton and Tom ning humor strip, will be on hand Sunday at 3 p.m. and organizations who gave of their time and/or Lyle will be on hand to meet the along with New York Times The convention runs from 9 monetary donations to make this week possible: fans, along with top notch comic best seller author Jennifer Estep. a.m. 5 p.m. Both Saturday and Big Stone Gap Lions Club, Matt Hill, Hannah artists such as John Hairston, Other area writers will include Sunday. Admission is $15 for one Hill, Kyle Hill, Grand Furniture Wise, Wise Gregbo Watson, Kevin Sharpe and Gayle Trent, Misty Martin and day or $25 for two days. For more County Schools and bus drivers. We would also Alex Ogle. Many other outstand- Ronda Caudill. Comic creators information, call Mountain like to express our thanks to the Slemp ing area artists will be on the stage Jeremy Massie, Brent Marcus Empire Comics at 423-274-0450 or Foundation for their contributions to camp and to in “Artists Alley” during the con- Cook, Brett Harris and others will 423-929-8245. You can visit the the 4-H programs all year. vention. A character familiar to attend. website at http://www.robcon.org PAGE 14 Friday, July 22, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273
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Appraised at APARTMENTS in Coeburn. 224 for information. 1101, Ext. 241. The Coalfield 0222 (work) for more $400 to $600 per month. HELP WANTED!! EXPER- $13,000, but no title. information. Progress is only responsible (276)796-4294. (276)395-3938. IENCED EPA CERTIFIED for one incorrect insertion 4BR, 2BTH HOUSE near FOR RENT: 6413 Cormorant HVAC SERVICE TECHS, and then only for the portion 130-Lots/Acreage Wise reservior. Call (276) Rd, Wise, VA 24293: 4000 INSTALLERS, CARPENTERS of the ad that is incorrect. LOTS FOR SALE– Mountain TWO BEDROOM, ONE BATH 393-0067. Sq. Ft. 4BR/ 4BA. 2–Story AND ESTIMATORS. MUST LEGAL NOTICE DUPLEX for rent in Wise– Notice is hereby given Meadows Subdivision, Old 2BR, 3BR AND 4BR MOBILE on 1.5 acres. Spacious HAVE VALID DRIVERS with extra storage building that a public sale will be held Hurricane Road (Route 680), HOMES. HUD approved No Rooms. Island Kitchen LICENSE. CONTACT US AT and a nice yard, it is at 3:00 p.m. on July 22nd, Wise. Call Terry Collier at pets. Near college in Wise. w/granite counter tops. 276-523-5021.- conveniently located across 2016 at Miners Exchange 395-6500. Call (276)328-2290. Fireplace, H/P, Wrap-around REGISTERED NURSE AND from Post Office. Deposit Bank located at 483 Front deck w/porch. Hardwood LICENSED PRACTICAL PROPERTY FOR SALE– 2 required. For more info, call CLEAN 2BR, 1BTH MOBILE Street in Coeburn, Virginia. Floors. Storage Shed. No NURSE needed for locally LOTS, $25,000. Ramsey 328-8184 (pm), or HOME, Laurel Ave., Norton. Offered for sale to the Pets. $1400/ mo, $1400 owned Home Health & 750-Professional section, Norton, VA, across [email protected] HUD approved. $475/ month highest bidder will be the Dep. Yard care included. Hospice Company for Wise from Park. (276)321-7892. plus deposit. (276)639-2681 following item(s): Lease required. Contact and Dickenson Counties. DISTINCTIVE 2BR MOBILE HOME in town 2 BR 1 BTH Mobile Home in 1998 HORTON FOR SALE– LAND FOR (276) 275-1927. Must have reliable vehicle. of Coeburn. Heat pump. Colonial Mobile Home Park. PRINTING DOUBLE WIDE M/H 110-Houses DOUBLEWIDES. Off Hurri- $450/ month. 276-807-4070. 3BR HOUSE in Flatwoods Interested persons may call cane Road in Wise. Paved No pets. HUD approved. First Make Us Your “One Stop” VIN #H150346GLR 2-STORY HOUSE, Slemp area of Coeburn. No pets. 276-926-6600 or email streets. County water and 2 AND 3BR SINGLEWIDES, months rent plus deposit. Press Center. We know how Street, Wise. 3BR, 1-1/2BTH. Call (276)395-3308. resume to Continued on Page 15 sewer. Underground electric West Norton. Call (276)328- Call 276-328-4350 or 276- to successfully serve your Call (276)328-5288 after 5 [email protected] and utilities. (276)393-0067. 4100. 337-8658 for appointment. LARGE TWO BEDROOM printing needs: Letterhead, p.m. or leave message. APARTMENT– Carpet, panel- LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME envelopes, forms, business 2BR, 1BTH MOBILE HOME. 2BR, 1BTH GROUND LEVEL 2.02 ACRES OF MOUNTAIN ing, walk-in closet, washer/ CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH. cards, etc. Full color or DOUBLE WIDE with 3 Agent Owner. No pets, No APARTMENT in Wise. Close LAND near Big Cherry Lake. dryer. Furnished or un- Experience preferred. Call black and white. Call Norton, bedrooms & 2 baths on smoking. No HUD. $350/ to downtown and UVA-Wise. Approved septic system. furnished. Located near (276)565-3434 or come by VA (276)679-1101, Ext. 265. Hash Hollow Rd Wise. Sits month. (276)328-6239. $450/ month. (276)523- Cleared and ready to build a Wise Lake. Call (276)328- Cornerstone Pharmacy in The Norton Press, Publishers on 2.11 acres with detached 7553 2BR APARTMENT– Town & 4422. garage (30x40), horse barn cabin. Asking $14,000. Appalachia. of The Coalfield Progress. Country Apartments, Castle- TWO BEDROOM MOBILE (40x30) and rental trailer on Phone (276)679-2854. If no wood. Washer/ dryer hook- HOME for rent. Shawnee property. Serious inquiries answer, please leave up. References and lease Ave., Big Stone Gap. DRIVE SAFELY We are pledged to the letter and only. No rent to own. message. required. Call (276)762- (276)596-4969. spiritWe are of pledgedVirginia's to theand letter HUD's and equal spirit $135,000 (276)275-6471 160-Yard/Garage/Bake 2303, leave message. of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal EXTRA NICE 2BR MOBILE opportunityhousing opportunity housing throughout policies. the LOG CABIN HOME– 2BR, 1- Sales Virginia'sCommonwealth. fair housing We encourage law makes and it IN NORTON– SUPER NICE HOME in Wise. Den with 1/2 BTH on Pine Mountain, YARD SALE 112 4th St, NW, breakfast bar, vinyl enclosed illegalsupport to advertisingadvertise anyand preference, marketing 2BR MOBILE HOME. Very OPEN programs in which there are no barri- Whitesburg, KY. $75,000. Norton, Friday, July 22 thru heatable. No pets. Will be large privacy deck. Covered limitationers to obtaining or discrimination housing because based of For more info call (985)868- race, color, religion, national origin, Saturday, July 30; August 1, available August 1. porch. new carpet and on race, color, religion, national ori- 3595 or (985)209-1390. Randy L. Wampler, REALTOR sex, elderliness, familial status or 2, 3, 5 and 6. Follow signs. (276)679-1551. laminate flooring. New HOUSE gin,handicap. sex, elderliness, familial status 3BR, 2BTH HOUSE FOR 170-Autos/Motorcycles washer & dryer. AC, No pets, LOOKING FOR A FEDERAL or handicap. SALE. 7923 Carter Branch 2 Bedroom; 2 1/2 Bath $550/ month plus deposit. OR POSTAL JOB? What All real estate advertised herein is 2004 FATBOY HARLEY Townhouse - Lost Creek, subject to Virginia’s fair housing law Road, Wise. Large living (276)328-8407 or (276)973- looks like the ticket to a Thiswhich newspaper makes it willillegal not to knowingly advertise DAVIDSON, like new, 7,100 Norton, VA Call 395-6500 room, large family room with 5734 secure job might be a scam. accept“any preference, advertising limitation, for real or discrim-estate miles, leather saddlebags, ination because of race, color, reli- fireplace. Eat-in kitchen, 3BR, 2BTH HOUSE FOR detachable windshield. thatgion, violatesnational theorigin, fair sex, housing elderliness, law. small patio, new deck on RENT on Back Valley Road, familial status or handicap or intention $10,000 firm. 276-219-1356. Our readers are hereby informed front. Apartment in back can to make any such preference, limita- Big Stone Gap. (276)328- HOUSE FOR SALE thattion, allor discrimination.”dwellings advertised in this be rented out. Large lot with 5436. No calls after 9pm. newspaper are available on an CALL 679-1101, EXT. 241 This newspaper will not knowingly fruit trees. Was $79,500, equal opportunity basis. For more reduced to $69,000. Call TO PLACE YOUR accept advertising for real estate that SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016 • 2 PM — 4 PM informationviolates the fairabout housing Virginia's law. FairOur (804)746-5101 or (276)220- CLASSIFIED AD IN readers are hereby informed that all Housing Law or to file a fair housing 1968. If no answer leave THE COALFIELD Want More 5219 Pole Bridge Road, Wise, VA dwellings advertised in this newspa- complaintper are available call onthe an Virginiaequal opportu- Fair message. PROGRESS ••REFRESHMENTS SERVED•• Housingnity basis. Office For more at (804 information) 367-8530. or to News? file a housing complaint call the 135 Beverly Avenue SW, Wise, VA Call or Text: 276-870-5375 TollVirginia free Fair call Housing (888) 551Office-3247. at (804) For Email: [email protected] the367-8530. hearing Toll impaired free call call(888) ( 804551-) Income Based $168,500.00 3247. For the hearing impaired call Ads? 527-4290. RIDGEVIEWREALESTATE.COM (804) 367-9753. 10-08 Apartments for Rent Photos? NEWLY REMODELED - Wise County Redevelopment and MOVE-IN READY! Housing Authority is accepting Games? 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Approx. 1875 sq. ft., applications for properties in Wise, plus 1625 ft. Partial Basement Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Pound, Click On Coeburn & St. Paul. Rent is based on 276-328-2851 income. Security Deposits can be oalfie made in payments. c l
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WCRHA is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency OPPORTUNITY o m UNITS AVAILABLE LEE TERRACE APARTMENTS 161 Terrace Road, Pennington Gap, VA FIRST MONTH RENT FREE 100% RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE RENT BASED ON INCOME We offer one bedroom units for the elderly (62 years old or older) and the disabled. Nice Residential Neighborhood, Heating & AC, Kitchen Appliances, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laundry On-site, Two Community Rooms, Emergency Call Lights, Cable TV Hookups and Newly Installed Video Surveillance System TOWN MANAGER FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 276.546.3920 OR VISIT OUR OFFICE The Town of Big Stone Gap (pop. 5,600) is seeking an experienced and HOURS ARE WEDNESDAY 8:30AM-6:30PM progressive executive/administrator to serve as Town Manager. Big Stone ACROSS 47. “Dig in!” 19. At attention AND THURSDAY 8:30AM-2:30PM Gap encompasses 5.14 square miles in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, 48. Archer, at times 22. Balaam’s mount “This institution is an equal 1. Poker action 50. Clash 23. Shrubs native to the opportunity provider, and employer” and most recently was the location and subject of the movie, “Big Stone 5. 007, for one 52. Sway Andes Gap”. The Town currently operates a full range of high quality services with 8. Computer picture 56. Ill-gotten gains 24. Assume 50+ full-time employees, an operating budget of $10.6 million and a five year 12. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g. 57. Coal site 25. To utilize again EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CIP of approximately $4.2 million. The Town Manager is appointed by a 13. Gull-like bird 58. Halo, e.g. 26. “___ Lang Syne” 14. “The final frontier” 59. King or queen 27. Kind of motel The following jobs are available through the seven member Town Council and is responsible for managing the daily Norton Virginia Employment Commission: 15. Chick’s sound 60. Bunches 28. Enter operations of the Town, including police, fire, public works, water, 16. Beach bird 61. 32-card game 29. Demands • Security Guard – Duffield wastewater, parks, cemeteries, finance, planning, and zoning. 17. Lacks, briefly 62. Kind of column (2 wds) 32. Masked critter 18. Children hunt for this on a 63. Big Apple attraction, with 33. Couple • CNA - Pennington Gap A minimum of 5 years of experience as a local government holiday “the” 36. Done again 20. A chip, maybe 64. Cravings 38. “Farewell, mon ami” • LPN – Pennington Gap executive/administrator, assistant executive/administrator, or department 21. Be bombastic 40. “i” lid • Dietary Aide – Pennington Gap head in an organization of comparable complexity is required. Experience in 22. “Raiders of the Lost DOWN 41. Ornamental band worn community redevelopment and community and intergovernmental relations ___” on arm • Underground Equipment Operator - Norton preferred. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in business or 23. Kind of beetle 1. Supergarb 44. Debaucher 26. Headache helper 2. Length x width, for a rec- 46. Oily • Underground Electrician – Norton public administration, public policy, finance, planning or related field, with a 30. “___ to Billie Joe” tangle 48. Like a foolish old woman • Excavator Operator – Norton master’s degree in a similar academic area preferred. The Town Manager 31. It has points in Arizona 3. “Hogwash!” 49. “Otherwise...” must reside within a 20-mile radius of the Town’s corporate limits as soon as 34. ___ of the above 4. Portable computer 50. Early course • Housekeeping Aide - Pennington Gap practicably possible after being appointed. Salary will be $80,000+ full time 35. A short street 5. ___ shooting 51. John Paul II, e.g. 37. Hooter 6. To rid of the undesirable 52. Mosque V.I.P. For more details on these and other current job orders, benefits. 38. Obviously surprised 7. Masculine side 53. Microwave, slangily visit the Virginia Workforce Connection website, 39. ___ line (major axis of 8. Quick and vigorous 54. Unit of capacity used for www.vawc.virginia.gov, come by the Norton local office of the Forward resume and completed application (www.bigstonegap.org) to Town an elliptical orbit) 9. Actors measuring herring Virginia Employment Commission at 1725 Park Avenue, SW, of Big Stone Gap, attention Town Clerk/Treasurer, by 5:00 pm on August 8, 40. Ornament 10. Clearasil target 55. Beanery sign 2016. The mailing address is 505 E. 5th Street, South, Big Stone Gap, VA 42. Something to chew 11. After expenses 56. “My man!” send an email to [email protected], 43. Late son by marriage 13. Layers or call 276-679-9413 24219 or e-mail to [email protected]. 45. Privileges 14. Astute
brand new printing plates. contact bill endean still wrapped. 36x24. [email protected] the coalfield progress. 276/679-1101, ext. 265 Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, July 22, 2016 PAGE 15 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Maleskys win Yard of the Month recognition 960-Legal Notice 960-Legal Notice THE WISE COUNTY CIRCUIT From Page 14 COURT. The Green Thumb Miners Exchange Bank For further information Garden Club presented reserves the right to bid at apply to the undersigned this sale. The terms of the Special Commissioner. Yard of the Month recog- sale are CASH. The Bank JEWELL MORGAN nition to Sarah and Lann also reserves the right to SPECIAL COMMISSIONER adjourn or cancel the sale POST OFFICE BOX 336 Malesky, 1113 Virginia by announcement made at WISE, VIRGINIA 24293 the date and time herein Telephone: (276) 328-5286 Ave. The Maleskys specified, without further 7-8-4t s7-29 recently remodeled their advertising. The items of- fered for sale are available 970-Public Notice home and have put much for inspection during NOTICE OF HEARING regular business hours. PETITION TO time into the landscap- MINERS EXCHANGE BANK MAKE DISPOSITION OF ing. In addition to the Collections Department SEIZED ANIMAL Juanita Ring Notice is hereby given yard beautification, they 7-15-2t s7-22 pursuant to VA. Code Section 3.2-6569 that a enjoy doing vegetable LEGAL NOTICE hearing will be held in the gardening, using raised Notice is hereby given Wise County General District that a public sale will be held Court, 206 E. Main Street, beds in the backyard at 3:00 p.m. on July 29th, Wise, Virginia 24293, on 2016 at Miners Exchange July 26th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. area. Bank located at 483 Front on the petition of Wise Street in Coeburn, Virginia. County Animal Warden, Glen Offered for sale to the Arwood, or the determi- highest bidder will be the nation under that statute following item(s): that one white mare pony 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 was seized by the Animal VIN #1D7HU18N04S558136 Warden in Wise County on Diversions Miners Exchange Bank July 19, 2016, on Allegheny reserves the right to bid at Road in Coeburn, VA, is a this sale. The terms of the Items for Diversions are published each Friday. Add begin at dusk – Aladdin. – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For additional venue informa- seized animal within the your groups activities to the list. E-mail, Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, Castlewood, Bluegrass tion, visit http://www.npacgreeneville.com. sale are CASH. The Bank terms of the statute and for also reserves the right to entry of an order by the [email protected];.fax 679-5922. Deadline: Circle., free admission to concerts. Donations appreciat- adjourn or cancel the sale by Court for the proper Tuesday noon. ed. Cake walks, 50/50 drawing. Dance in the pavilion LOCAL JAMS announcement made at the disposition of these animals rain or shine. 7:30 till 10:30 p.m. date and time herein as authorized by said FRIDAY, JULY 22 • Every Thursday Night: Pick’n in the Pound - Town specified, without further statute. Big Glades, Wise -Family Movie Night - All Movies SATURDAY, JULY 30 Hall, Pound - 7 - 10:30 p.m. - traditional and bluegrass advertising. The items Any persons interested in offered for sale are available begin at dusk - Spy Kids. Summer Concert Series- Big Glades, Wise 6 p.m. - music - live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - this matter are to appear at Eagles Club, Castlewood, (1097 Boody Road, Livin & Giving - Local Legends Concert. Contact: 276-796-5188 for inspection during regular said hearing. business hours. Glen Arwood Castlewood) DJ music by Big T. No cover. Doors open Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, features Town Branch • Duffield Jams, Thomas Village Community MINERS EXCHANGE BANK Animal Warden at 8 p.m. Must be 21 with ID. Bluegrass Band, 7:30 p.m., $10, $1 children 6-11. Center, first, third and fifth Thurdays each month, begin- Collections Department Wise County, Virginia Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, Castlewood, Benny Jones, Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, Castlewood, Phoenix Band, ning at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Juanita Ring 7-22-1t s7-22 free admission to concerts. Donations appreciated. free admission to concerts. Donations appreciated. • Allen Hicks Friday night jams, doors open at 6 7-22-2t s7-29 Cake walks, 50/50 drawing. Dance in the pavilion rain Cake walks, 50/50 drawing. Dance in the pavilion rain p.m. music at 7 p.m., Free. Donations appreciated, 1844 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF RFP - DD CM 005 or shine. 7:30 till 10:30 p.m. or shine. 7:30 till 10:30 p.m. Bethel Road, Nickelsville. Call 276-479-2739 for direc- PUBLIC SALE Request for Proposals tions. OF LAND BY for Developmental SATURDAY, JULY 23 AUG. 5-6 SPECIAL COMMISSIONER Disability Case Country Cabin II in Norton, Cross Country Bluegrass, ND SYCAMORE SHOALS Pursuant to the provis- Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, features 42 Annual Management 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission $5 adults age 12 and over, STATE HISTORIC PARK ions of an Order entered in Planning District One Carter Family Festival, both days: Lorrie Carter Bennett the Circuit Court for Wise $1 children age two through 11. Call 276/679-3541 for and Ronnie Williams, on Friday Emi Sunshine, Saturday, Behavioral Health Services information. All events at Country Cabin II sponsored by County, Virginia, on April 18, (PD1BHS) is an operating Big Country Bluegrass, Mountain Park Old Time Band, To join classes, must register in advance by calling 2016, in the chancery cause Community Services Board Appalachian Traditions, Inc. Whitetop Mountain Band, Larry Sigmon & Martha 423/543-5808 and pre-pay. of Dale E. Shoop, et als vs. (CSB), as defined in Section Eagles Club, Castlewood, (1097 Boody Road, Spencer, 7:30 p.m., $10, $1 children 6-11. Visitor Center open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Lowell Dickenson, et als 37.2-500 of the Code of Castlewood) DJ music by Big T. $5 cover. Doors open Saturday, 1– 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays, closed (Case No.: CL 15-360) the Virginia. The CSB has at 8 p.m. Must be 21 with ID. THROUGH AUG. 13 most State holidays. Park grounds open dawn to dusk. undersigned Special issued a Request for Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, features Crooked Road Commissioner will offer for Barter Theatre Mamma Mia! Featuring more than 20 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Proposal (RFP) to establish a Ramblers with Leon Frost, 7:30 p.m., $10, $1 children 6- Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643. Historic House sale at public auction that single contract to provide ABBA songs you know and love. 127 W. Main Street, certain real estate, and 11. Abingdon, Bartertheatre.com, 276-628-3991. Museums: The John and Landon Carter Mansion, Sabine Developmental Disability Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, Castlewood, Little Emmy improvements thereon, lying Case Management in the Hill, 423/543-5808. www.sycamoreshoalstn.org, and being in Wise County, Counties of Lee, Scott, and Sunshine tickets at the door only - $10 adults; $3 chil- www.friendsofsycamoreshoals.org, Virginia, which is more Wise and the City of Norton dren 6-12; under 5 free. Doors open at 7 show starts at SATURDAY, AUG. 27 www.facebook.com/sycamoreshoals, www.friendsofsy- particularly described as in Virginia. Proposals will be 8. The Niswonger Performing Arts Center in camoreshoals.org follows: received at PD1BHS, P. O. Greeneville, Tenn., features Three Dog Night. 7:30 p.m. • Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Watauga Valley Fife & PARCEL I.D. NO: 016469 Box 1130, Norton, VA 24273, FRIDAY, JULY 29 Beginning at a black gum Tickets online at www.npacgreeneville.com, or by call- Drum Corps, open to ages 13 and up. Lessons free. Call or may be hand delivered to Big Glades, Wise -Family Movie Night - All Movies ing 423-638-1679. Current box office hours are Monday ahead. corner in W. W. Mintons line, PD1BHS Offices, 1941 Park thence southwest a straight Avenue S.W., Norton, VA line to a dogwood corner, 24273. Proposals will be PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE thence leaving the dogwood accepted at any time No, a straight line to a black Polly wants through Monday, August 15, a subscription gum and set stone in W. W. 2015 at 10:00 a.m. 970-Public Notice 970-Public Notice Polly want 970-Public Notice 970-Public Notice a cracker? to the Mintons line; thence N E. Interested parties can Classifieds! Asphalt shall be bid on a per Avenue NW, Norton, Cody A. McElroy, P.E..; equal opportunity provider and a straight line with W. contact Donna Stanley, ton basis, milling shall be Virginia, 24273. Mattern & Craig; 429 Clay and employer. W. Mintons line to a black 276.679.5751 or email at bid on a square yard basis, A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Street, Kingsport, TN 7-15-3t s7-22 walnut in the dry branch and [email protected], for and striping for Contract B Conference will be held at 37660, 423-245-4970. with the dry branch as it further information per linear foot, four inch City Hall, 618 Virginia The City of Norton THE CLASSIFIEDS ARE SOARING meanders to a black walnut concerning RFP information width. Bids shall be Avenue NW, Norton, VA reserves the right to reject WITH OPPORTUNITIES. on the bank of the dry or to request an RFP submitted in separate 24273 at 2:00PM local time any or all bids, waive branch a corner to Millers package. envelopes clearly marked on Friday, July 22, 2016 to formalities or irregularities land, N. E. and with the dry Planning District One PROJECT BID NOTICE “Contract A” or “Contract discuss the Project and and to select the Contractor branch to a set stone in the Behavioral Health Services B”. Bids shall be received answer questions or or Individual whose bid, in dry branch; thence East a By: King General Contractors, Inc., is preparing to BID no later than 10:00 AM local inquiries related to the the sole judgment of the straight line to a set stone Donna Stanley time on July 29, 2016 in the project as necessary. City, is in the best interest on the following projects for the on top of the hill; thence N. Procurement Officer City Manager's Office Questions regarding the of the City. E. a straight line with H. J. (Authorized Representative) VDOT JULY 27TH LETTING J86 SMYTH CO located at 618 Virginia Project should be directed to This institution is an Dickenson line to a hole in 7-19-2t s7-22 the cliff; thence S. W. and Supplies/Materials for the construction of this project. with the main cliff to a set REQUEST FOR stone and oak tree; thence SEALED BIDS REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit bids. Bidders must comply west a straight line to a set The City of Norton, NRHA - CF-2015-001 with the following: the President’s Executive Order # 11246 prohibiting stone near a spring; thence Virginia seeks Sealed Bids discrimination in employment regarding race, color, creed, sex, or S. W. to the Beginning. from Contractors or Individ- SEALING PAVEMENT & DRIVE WAYS national origin; the President’s Execitive Orders # 12138 and 11625 Containing 20 acres more or uals qualified, licensed and regarding utilization of MBE/WBE firms; the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the bonded in the State of less. SCOPE OF THE WORK Davis-Bacon Act, and Section 436 of P.L. 113-76, American Iron and Excepting prior convey- Virginia to perform paving, milling, and striping services. Sealing the existing driveways and parking areas in Development VA- Steel. Bidders must certify that they do not or will not maintain or provide ances to leave 17 acres of 15-4 (Regency Towers – 200 6th Street, Norton, VA), and for for their employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of the original tract assessed in The work may consist of Developments VA-15-1, VA-15-3 and VA-15-6, and the three (3) race, color, cree, or nation origin. the name of Lillie Shoop. two (2) separate contracts; Basketball Courts (Pine Hill-Ramsey-Hawthorne). This advertisement PLACE OF SALE: Eastern Contract A may consist of Any and all firms residing in or located near the above Counties may front door of the Wise the milling of approximately also includes the restriping of the existing parking spaces and County Courthouse, 206 20,000 square yards of Basketball Courts, if applicable, with appropriate color of stripping. request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this East Main Street, in the asphalt and approximately project by contacting the following persons within ten (10) days of this 1600 tons of IM-19A asphalt John E. Black, Executive Director Town of Wise, Virginia. HA CONTACT PERSON Telephone (276) 679-0020, TDD (679) 679-5962 notice by email to [email protected] or fax 276-644-1585. DATE OF SALE: August to repave certain streets Fax (276) 679-0026 - email- [email protected] within the City; Contract B 4, 2016 Norton Housing Authority’s Office King General Contractors, Inc. TIME OF SALE: 11:00 may consist of the milling of HOW TO OBTAIN THE BID DOCUMENTS 200 6th Street, NW, Norton, VA or Call and a approximately 2,800 square copy will be mailed (276) 679-0020 P O Box 16278 a.m. Bristol, VA 24209 TERMS OF SALE: High yards of asphalt and [Wed. August 3, 2016] at [11:00 A.M.] approximately 350 tons of PRE-BID CONFERENCE & WALK THRU Norton Housing Authority bidder shall submit a deposit 200 6th Street, NW - Norton, VA 24273 Written requests should include the sender's name, address, and phone number. of ten percent (10%) of the IM-19A asphalt, and Type A bid on the date of sale. striping to repave a portion Norton Housing Authority BIDS RETURN TO 200 6th Street, NW - Norton, VA 24273 Balance of purchase price of SR 74/Kentucky Avenue. due in full within 15 days. All plant mix, contractor's Human Services Sold 'AS IS" and convey- equipment, and methods of SUBMITTAL DEADLINE [August 11, 2016] - [2:00 P.M.] ance will be by Special work shall conform to VDOT Warranty deed. SALE standards. Companies shall Minority- and/or Women-Owned Businesses are encouraged to respond. SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF provide a not later than The Authority is an Equal Employment/Equal Housing Provider starting date on their bid. Here we grow again! LITTLE HENRY’S Local Business and Employment Notice Family Preservation Services Excavating & Paving, Inc. of Norton, VA is seeking qualified Wise County is preparing to carry out the Guest River- Eisenhower Road Sewer Project through the use of Virginia Community Development Block Individuals to fill positions in our 276-796-5758 Therapeutic Day Treatment program. 800-807-PAVE Grant Funds. In the implementation of these projects, the following job types may be available: Therapeutic Day Treatment Coordinator Equipment Operators For All A TDT Coordinator, under the supervision of a Day Your Pipe Layers Paving Laborers Treatment Director or Regional or Clinical Director, is Needs Services involved in sewer line installation responsible for the coordination of all activities, clinical Supplies/Materials for the construction of sewer service, etc. and operational related to the Therapeutic Day Treatment FREE ESTIMATES In carrying out these projects, Wise County and its contractors and program in assigned schools. He/she provides clinical subcontractors will, to the greatest extent feasible, utilize qualified supervision to the TDT counselors. He/she is responsible persons who permanently reside within Wise County for employment and for performing specialized tasks, i.e. liaison to the school training positions. staff, school leadership and external school Wise County will, to the greatest extent feasible, use businesses located administration. Annual salary range is $3,000$4,000. in or owned by persons residing in Wise County. A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a 60 credit hour Social Any person residing in or firm located in the above-named locality may Work or a Human Services related field degree. Eligible request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this candidates MUST be license eligible. Commensurate level project by contacting the following person within ten (10) days of this of experience in providing counseling services to youth and notice. their families as well as supervisory experience. Mr. Alan Harrison Demonstrate proficiency in supervisory and clinical skills. Director of Project Development Proof of education and credentials will be required prior to Wise County PSA employment. Post Office Box 3388 Wise, Virginia 24293 We offer an excellent salary scale and full benefits Phone: (276) 679-1263 package including paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, Fax: (276) 679-1528 vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K. Virginia Relay Center: 711 Please email cover letter and resume Written requests should include the name, address, product or service and to Tracie Hall at [email protected] phone number. or fax to 2766791047. All above referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis. PAGE 16 Friday, July 22, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Relay for Life set for July 30 r Daniels Paint Wise pink. at Wise Convocation FROM PAGE 10 Pink puffs can be seen all Paint Wise pink. Center. over businesses in Wise. Cancer survivors disposing of them, fearful they might take Through their donations they are invited to join root somewhere. If you don’t have a good have received a pink puff to tance of each participant’s con- organizers for lunch disposal place, put cuttings in a black leaf hang on their business to help at 1 p.m., with registration start- tribution. A festive atmosphere bag for a few weeks to solarize. make everyone aware of the always develops around the ing at noon. Solarizing is a safe, easy way to smother Relay for Life event coming track area at these events. An This year’s entertainment poison ivy and other plants you don’t want. Saturday, July 30. atmosphere of camaraderie is will include the Country Cabin Relay For Life is a fundrais- created with team members Dancers and Highlands Dance Cover them with black plastic, firmly secur- ing event that allows partici- entertaining each other: eating, Team. Many teams will be set up ing edges with staples or rocks. Leave a few pants from all walks of life — playing games, and, of course, with raffles, food, and fun for weeks, or maybe months, to be sure villains including patients, medical sup- walking for a great cause. children. With a struggling econ- are dead. port staff, corporations, civic Highlighting the evening is omy, costs of healthcare are sky- Instead of resorting to chemicals, first try organizations, churches and the luminaria ceremony held rocketing. We need everyone in vigorous weeding and solarizing to dispose community volunteers — to join after dark to honor cancer sur- the community to come out and of unwanted plants. together to fight cancer. Relay vivors and to remember those support cancer survivors and Keep an eye this summer on any plant For Life reminds us that caregivers. Things as simple as a who have lost the battle against named on an invasives list, if you believe progress has been made in the cancer. The luminarias line the kind word can make a difference they might take over your garden. Evaluate fight against cancer and that track and are left burning in someone’s life. Please mark now, while perennials, trees, shrubs and everyone who participates is throughout the night to remind the date on your calendar and making a difference. participants of the incredible come join us to remember and vines are in full foliage, and decide if you Relay For Life opens as can- importance of their contribu- celebrate families stricken with will start to eliminate them when tempera- cer survivors (anyone who has tions. cancer. tures moderate. ever been diagnosed with can- This year’s Relay for Life Questions? Contact Destiny cer) walk or wheelchair the first events kick off July 30 at noon Pilkenton, 276/219-1346, or Sharon Daniels is a Virginia Cooperative lap. This is an emotional time and continue to midnight in the email to dpilkenton@thehealth- Extension Master Gardener volunteer. and sets the stage for the impor- University of Virginia’s College wagon.org. Reunions
Please e-mail informa- 3158. tion to Reunions, mmar- • The Bolling Shortt [email protected]; or Sturgill Reunion will meet fax to 679-5922. Be sure Sunday, July 31 at The to include a name and Flat Gap Community telephone number for Center for their 69th more information. Notices reunion. Please bring fam- will appear in Friday edi- ily, neighbors and friends tions of The Coalfield to celebrate this joyous Progress. After first publi- occasion. Registration cation, notices will be begins at 11 a.m. Meal will repeated until the reunion, be served at 1 p.m.. so as space is available. bring all your favorite foods to share. NEW THIS WEEK: • Haddon, Sowards, • Pound High School’s Branham, Saturday, July Class of 1964 will have a 23, from noon to 4 p.m. cookout Saturday, Aug. at Hope Freewill Baptist 27, beginning at 5 pm. Church, 9601 Meade Follow Hurricane Rd. to Fork Road in Pound. Call the Wise County Larry Branham 796-5625. Fairgrounds and make a Covered dish and drinks. right; at the next intersec- tion, turn onto Hidden AUGUST Valley Rd. Please bring • Clintwood High hot dogs, buns, drinks, Schoo/DMHS Alums, and “fixings” of your family and friends picnic choice for you and your at the Picnic Pavilion, spouse/guest. If you adjacent to the post office have questions, please in Clintwood on Aug. 20 call Margaret Sturgill at beginning at 11:30 a.m. 796-5060 or Wallace Bring a covered dish and Mullins at 870-1976. drinks to share. Invite your • The Slemp Family of acquaintances, friends Turkey Cove, Lee County and family to attend. will hold their 22nd annual Questions, contact reunion on Saturday, Brenda Swindall at 276- August 6 at the Seminary 739-0158. United Methodist Church, • The family of the late Lee Co. Beginning at William (Preacher Bill), 10:30 am. Bring a cov- Eliza (Counts) Sutherland, ered dish. Lunch will be George T. and Sylvia served at 12:30 pm. (Sutherland) Dye, Sulphur The Medication Come and visit, get to Spring Elementary School know your relatives, and reunion on August 6 at bring pictures or informa- the Sulphur Springs Assistance Program tion of interest. Contact Primitive Baptist church Ann Slemp (276)546- beginning at 10 a.m. The 2022 or Anna S. Holland elementary school will be (423)247-2067. open for viewing. • The descendants of • Hamilton, Stanley Connects the uninsured and Joseph and Laura Ball reunion, Hubbard family underinsured with free and/or To qualify for the MAP, you must: Silcox, Monroe and Alice homeplace on Caney discounted medications. Silcox and Ambrose and Ridge on Aug. 20 starting • Meet financial qualifications The Medication Assistance Program Zilphia Counts Silcox and at noon. Bring covered • Provide documents showing proof of related families will gather dish and drink. Contact (MAP) assists individuals who are income for your household, including: for the annual Silcox 395-6496. unable to afford necessary medications. reunion September 10, at • 38th annual Tom • Income tax statements and the Clinchco Senior and Lillian Yates family If you meet the financial qualifications, paycheck stubs for the last four Citizen Building, begin- reunion, Aug. 28 at Bear the prescription medicines you need weeks of employment or Social ning at 10 am. Please Pen Recreation area. Security information will be made available to you at no cost bring a covered dish and Starting at noon. Dinner join the fun. For more at 1 p.m. Please bring or, substantially discounted rate. information call Reba at covered dish and drinks. (276)395-2725. FMI Cathy 395-4054 or Martha 926-6857. JULY Your MAP Specialist at Norton Community Hospital will be happy • Pound High School’s to help you with the MAP application process. Call 276-439-1037. Class of l966 will have its SEPTEMBER 50th reunion Saturday, • Andover Reunion: July 30, at Dewey Saturday, Sept. 3 and School. The school will Sunday, Sept. 4. Hot dog open at 5 p.m. More social at noon Saturday in information will be forth- the community center. coming, but you can Church services at 11 a.m. check out our “Event” Sunday at the church with People. Trust. Experience. page on Facebook. If you potluck lunch at 1 p.m. in MountainStatesHealth.com/nch have questions, call the community center. Janice Bolling at 796- Everyone asked to bring a 4664 or Herbert Shortt at covered dish. Drinks and 796-7234 (cell#336-264- condiments furnished.