Established 1845 Wednesday, September 21, 2016 oorEfiEld xaminEr mVOLUME 125 - NUMBER 38 TWO SECTIONS • 16 PAGES 94¢ E USPS 362-300 and Hardy County News New Biz Launchpad Receives $50k Grant

By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner

It’s a perfect example of the “Catch-22.” The Hardy County Emergency Ambulance Authority hasn’t made a recommendation Representatives from the Small Business Administration, the New Biz Launchpad, Skybrook Store, and Eastern WV Community and Technical College look skyward at the about an emergency ambulance drone recording the check presentation at the New Biz Launchpad in Wardensville. fee because they consider it a func- By Jean A. Flanagan Wardensville Friday morning. dence Joseph Kapp were joined gion III Natalia Olson-Urtecho. here quite often.” tion of the Hardy County Commis- Moorefield Examiner “We have all been chosen to re- by local community and business The New Biz Launchpad was Olson-Urtecho was appoint- sion. ceive the SBA Growth Accelera- leaders at the New Biz Launchpad one of 68 winners of the third an- ed to the US SBA by President The Hardy County Commission hasn’t made a decision regarding “What does San Francisco, LA, tor Fund Competition Award.” in Wardensville to accept a “big nual Growth Accelerator Fund Barack Obama in 2012. the emergency ambulance fee be- Chicago, Philadelphia, Austin, Dr. Charles “Chuck” Terrell, check” for $50,000 from the U.S. Competition. “Three years ago, we started cause they are waiting for a recom- Texas and Wardensville West Vir- president of Eastern West Virgin- Small Business Administration. “I had never been to West Vir- this program,” she said. “Con- mendation from the HCEAA. ginia have in common?” Chuck ia Community and Technical Col- Presenting the check was US SBA ginia before my appointment,” gress gave us a little money, only The HCEAA Board of Direc- Terrell asked a crowd gathered in lege. and Entrepreneur in Resi- Regional Administrator for Re- Olson-Urtecho said. “Now I travel Continued on page 6 tors met on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Acting Executive Director Der- ek Alt presented a comprehensive budget to the board and reviewed it at length. The budget includes Baker Residents HARVEST MOON 24/7 coverage for the entire county as well as re-certification training, service contracts, supplies and in- surance. The budget did not in- Anticipate New clude contingency for vehicle and/ or equipment replacement. “The overall total is $768,048, but does not take into consider- Retail Store ation income from billing,” Alt told the board. The HCEAA has discussed ini- By Jean A. Flanagan tionable nuisances or hazards. tiating the process of billing public Moorefield Examiner All other perceived light indus- and private insurance for services. trial uses shall be referred to the That process can take between six There are survey teams on Hardy County Rural Develop- months to several years to com- the ground and the rumors that ment Authority for a recommen- plete. a new retail store is being con- dation. The final decision shall The three existing county emer- sidered for the Baker Industrial still be made by the Planning gency ambulance providers, Fraley Park. But the industrial park is Commission.” Ambulance Service, Wardens- zoned for industrial use and a re- Commercial is defined as “any ville Volunteer Rescue Squad and tail store would be a commercial wholesale, retail, or service busi- Mathias/Baker Volunteer Fire and use. So how can a commercial ness activity established to carry The full moon rose over the West Virginia mountains Saturday. This was the harvest moon, which is the Rescue, participated in the budget store be built on industrial land? on trade for profit.” full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. Photo by Mike Mallow Before a retail establishment “What designates any indus- Continued on page 6 could be built on an industrial- trial zoning is that some form ly-zoned property, the property of manufacturing takes place,” would have to be rezoned, ac- Scott said. “You may have a re- cording to Hardy County Plan- tail component to the business, ner Melissa Scott. but there is some form of manu- Wardensville Streamlines Town Code The Baker Industrial Park is facturing happening on site.” Scott explained the rezoning owned by the Hardy County Ru- By Jean A. Flanagan or other natural resources within taxes. dence in the fee structure and will process as outlined in the Hardy ral Development Authority. Moorefield Examiner town limits, and there are no oper- While a B&O tax is levied against not be done arbitrarily or in the County Zoning ordinance. She “The Baker Business Park al- ation of amusements,” Crowe said. businesses, the sales and use tax is dark.” lows for these type of develop- also confirmed there have been Businesses in Wardensville will In addition, the section of town levied against the consumers. “We The changed code section stipu- ments,” said Mallie Combs, di- inquiries, but “no applications find the town code a bit more code that regulated the Business can improve and bring more rev- lates a public hearing will be held rector of the RDA in an email. have been submitted to the plan- friendly when it comes to licensing and Occupational (B&O) taxes enue into the town,” Crowe said of in February of each year to review “The RDA calls this light indus- ning office and no official infor- fees and operating taxes following for manufacturing was reduced to the sales and use tax. the current fees. Business own- trial and is provided in our cov- mation has been provided to us. $0.20 per $100 of gross income and The Wardensville Council also ers will have three weeks to sub- enants.” “It is customary for the pur- the Wardensville Council actions mit written comments to the town There is a difference between chaser of a property to make the to remove certain business classi- the B&O tax for banking and other revised Section 7-225 Schedule council. In May, the council will protective covenants and zon- purchase contingent on rezon- fications and clarify others. financial institutions was reduced of Business Licensing Fees in the ing although both are binding ing,” Scott said. “This is usually The Wardensville Council met to $0.50 of every $100. town code. meet and decide on the fees for under West Virginia law. Under done early in the site selection on Monday, Sept. 12. “The state wants to do away “We took those (individual fees) the next fiscal year, which begins the Hardy County Zoning Ordi- process because site suitability According to Town Recorder with the B&O taxes,” Crowe said. out so they could be revised eas- in July. nance, light industrial is defined is the first logical step of project Jon Crowe, the sections of town “They want us to move to a sales ily,” Crowe said. “In the past, the as “any industry that does not planning. I have had inquiry calls code that were removed applied to and use tax.” fees were changed without reason, Kapp Resigns from WDA use a significant amount of wa- from engineers and architects businesses that don’t exist in War- Only three states - West Virgin- the categories were confusing and Marcia Markley reported to the ter except for domestic purposes. asking about infrastructure at densville and have scant chance of ia, Washington and Ohio, and mu- there was no reference to state li- council on behalf of the Wardens- Industrial uses that do not create the site, but offering no specif- ever existing there. nicipalities in two states - West Vir- censing fees. ville Development Authority. She noise, odor, smoke and objec- Continued on page 7 “There is no production of coal ginia and Kentucky - collect B&O This will generate more confi- Continued on page 8 Sheriff Deputy Responds to Questions on Changes to Concealed Carry Law By Hannah Heishman Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Hardy without permits, Ward and his Dave Warren welcomed attend- ry a concealed gun outside West sense, it’s outlawed in many states, Moorefield Examiner County Rod & Gun Club for dis- deputies started thinking about the ees to the new law, which he called Virginia. State laws vary on open including Virginia. cussion and information about people who could become routine “permitless carry.” carry. Warren outlined three major A number of questions and con- carrying a gun. Of the attendees, carriers, who had never carried be- Under the old law, in order to Warren covered a lot of territory rules for carrying a gun. Keep the cerns have resulted in the changes nearly all the adults were licensed fore, who may not know how to se- carry a concealed gun, citizens had in just under two hours, but all of gun pointed in a safe direction. to the West Virginia statute requir- to carry concealed weapons under lect a gun or ammunition, or how to attend and pass approved fire- it was important to those carrying Keep your finger off of the trigger ing citizens to have a permit to car- the old law. Hardy County Sheriff to train to properly handle both. arms training, apply at the Sher- guns or considering doing so. until you are ready to shoot. Keep ry a concealed weapon. During the Bryan Ward introduced the class “The objective of the Hardy iff’s office, pay $95, and be in good Carriers should not change be- the gun unloaded until you are 2016 legislative session, lawmakers by explaining the reason for its in- County Sheriff’s Office pairing legal standing to acquire a 5-year tween carrying openly — the gun ready to shoot. repealed the need for a permit as ception. “Proficiency was our con- with the Hardy County Rod & Gun permit. is visible from three sides — to He talked about places where well as the requirement for opera- cern,” he said. Club is safety,” Ward said. This is still the case for anyone concealed, because it, “creates an guns are strictly off-limits for citi- tional and safety training. When the law went into effect “I encourage everyone to carry, 18-21 years old, who wishes to car- alarm,” Warren said. Also, never zens to carry, including any Board More than a dozen people, in- in June, allowing West Virginians but there are do’s and don’ts.” ry a gun. It’s also still true for any- consume alcohol while carrying of Education-controlled area. This cluding four youth, gathered on to carry guns, open or concealed, Hardy County Sheriff’s Deputy one who wants to be able to car- a gun. Other than being common Continued on page 8

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AWARDED for GENERAL EXCELLENCE in ADVERTISING — 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2016 AWARDED for GENERAL EXCELLENCE in EDITORIAL — 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 & 2016 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 o pinion Welcome to Hardy Dear Editor, know, but I’m sure that some of ting our tax dollars worth as long tricity to some town in the United Today, according to my trip that does happen. All in one effort as no ignition key is inserted into States. We are not getting our tax County Heritage odometer. 3.8 miles of corridor H to DECEIVE people into think- any snow plow until after a certain dollars worth until United States has one lane closed. Other roads ing they’re getting their tax dollars number of accidents are reported. personnel are constructing build- have also had work done recent- worth. We are nor getting our tax dol- ings on the moon and until other ly. Now, do roads need to have Let me make a few things clear. lars worth as long as some busi- United States personnel are on work done? Sometimes. Is road We are not getting our tax dollars nesses in Virginia and Maryland Weekend Visitors their way to Mars. work in some places long over- worth as long as we cannot drive all are able to avoid hiring job appli- In my opinion, there should be due? Again, sometimes. But how the way from Moorefield to Front cants from West Virginia by hiring a ban on highway work from six Once again it’s time for Heritage Weekend when we much road work is intentionally Royal,VA ENTIRELY on a divid- illegal aliens-some of whom can delayed until the last six months ed highway. We are not getting our speak Arabic and are interested in months before an election until the look back at our history, heritage and traditions. The before an election? And how much tax dollars worth until signage and explosives. We are not getting our first Monday after the election. people of Hardy County graciously share these with road work that is totally unneces- possibly other improvements make tax dollars worth until there is at Sincerely, sarily done in the last six months it easer to drive from Needmore least one 10-gigawatt solar array in Michael G. Brill visitors who come to learn about early times in Har- before an election? I don’t really Road to Romney. We are not get- geostationary orbit providing elec- Baker dy County, to see old homes and old buildings, to buy food and crafts, and maybe to learn a little about what life was like in the 1800s. My Unbased OpiniOn Trouble was/is that their prog- aged 1.76 days. May 17th, 2016 I quit. Eight Events, activities and homes tours are in Moorefield, nostications are historical. After Whoopty twing twang. That years of recording data from Wall prices and volumes moved yester- Mathias, Arkansaw, Lost City, Lost River, Old Fields, Street Journal and other financial did me a lot of good. Satisfying day, those analysts wanted to tell sources. I simply decided I’d had by to reach a conclusion that didn’t and Wardensville in Hardy County and Petersburg in me today why the market moved enough. david O. amount to anything. Again those as it did. Few seemed prepared to Grant County. I began it as a project to make nice averages are based upon his- HeisHMan predict what will happen either to- tory. History has no bearing upon There are muzzleloading competitions, craft dem- easy money. Gather data on Wall day or tomorrow based upon what what will happen tomorrow. Just Street workings, analyze it with happened yesterday. onstrations, Civil War Re-enactors at the Presbyteri- because today was second day of my own computer spreadsheets, Spreadsheets turned the data an Church and at Lost River State Park, a quilt show, and from conclusions I’d predict an up move doesn’t mean tomor- markets. I wasn’t interested in I collected into statistics. Pure children’s activities, a Teepee on the lawn at Duffey stock market changes. As my pre- numbers which showed no rela- row is more likely to begin a down dictions became more accurate, common stocks of individual com- move. panies. I simply wanted to bet on tionship to fundamental cause Methodist Church, and more. I’d invest, buy and sell ahead of and effect represented by news re- I worked with market volumes whether the Dow would rise or fall the crowd, thus profit from moves ports. I watched for cycles based of shares traded. Theory that More includes a community yard sale, a train ride, and by how much. likely to occur before those moves upon time. I watched for repeat- higher than average volume on an What moved the market? What and an art show, a music crawl with everything from began. ing cycles. up day might indicate continued caused people to act in ways which the Joseph Sisters, to bluegrass groups to the Fly Birds Eight years of New York Stock I defined a market move as the up day movements didn’t work. In I might use to predict their future Exchange results and Dow Jones number of trading days the aver- short, I derived all sorts of cute lit- and the Shenandoah Valley Minstrels. Industrial Average data. I faith- actions? What influenced folks’ age rose or fell uninterrupted. tle statistics which apparently had fully hit internet sites every trad- decisions to buy or sell today? History presentations include a discussion of the Shortest move, either up or down no predictive value. ing day. I maintained up to ten Would those same influences is one day. One day of up followed Best I can say is that I had fun Claypool Rebellion at the Mullin Hotel, and two His- spreadsheets at a time, sometimes cause similar decisions tomorrow? by one or more days of down. One trying. Fun right up until I finally tory Alive performances by David Hunter Strother dropping one and building an- As part of my study I began day down followed by one or more other. I went to sites which listed reading national and internation- realized I was burying too much of and Minnie Pearl. days up. Twice in history of the historical data and filled in charts al news religiously. The purpose Dow, close to a hundred years, my short life in unproductive pur- Heritage Weekend this year offers a look at 36 his- with data back to 1998. I ignored of news is to tell you about things there have been two periods of 10 suit of money I really didn’t need which have already happened. anyway. By quitting, I gained a toric homes, churches, schools and buildings. The my family every evening around consecutive trading days when the 6:00 P.M. when Dow Jones aver- News is by nature about history. Dow moved in the same direction. whole half hour per day for more 2016 Tile House is the Garrett VanMeter home in Old ages were published. Stock market analysts always pro- Over that same period, positive productive things such as reading Fields. My interest lay in Dow Jones mote news as reasons for stock moves have averaged 2.01 days in good books and splitting kindling. Industrial Average (Dow) futures market movements. length. Negative moves have aver- What took me so long? Foodies won’t be disappointed. There’s everything from 4-H apple dumplings to barbecued chicken or pork to cornbread and beans to a pancake breakfast. And that doesn’t begin to tell you about the Arkansaw dine…to Mr. and Mrs. Burr Dyral Linnie Hubbs Wilson died Sept. Fifteen Years Ago folks or Mathias Ruritan or the seafood or desserts or Hartman, a son, Burr Dyral II… 17…Kemp Rexrode, 81, Staunton, September 19, 2001 whatever you can imagine. to Mr. and Mrs. David Mathias, died Sept. 17…Mary S. Reynolds, The Board of Education voted a daughter, Dawn Elizabeth…to 77, Purgitsville, died Sept. 17… It’s all this weekend and it’s all done to raise money to discontinue the inquiry into a Mr. and Mrs. Paul Funkhouser, a Mollie Reynolds, 77, Flats, died proposed regional high school with daughter. Sept. 17…Bayard Mathias, for- for the Hardy County Public Library as well as the or- Grant County. The decision was Moorefield beat Ridgeley 52- merly from Mathias, had died in made following two public meet- following the flood disaster were ganizations providing for historic preservation. 14. Baltimore. ings where more than 250 citizens invited to an appreciation picnic. Pick up a program with your tickets so you can keep Doris Gwendolyn and Roy indicated their opposition to the They came from West Virginia, Sixty Years Ago Harper were married Sept. 10… track of what’s going on and where. Or, you can hang proposal. Virginia, Maryland and Ohio. September 19, 1956 Elaine Thomas and Fred Williams The ground-breaking for the Glade Amby See, 70, Mathias, on to last week’s Examiner which included the Heri- The official school enrollment were married. new E-911 building on Caledo- died Sept. 12…Marie High Whipp, for Hardy County was set at 2,281. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lory Cull- tage Weekend Supplement. nia Hill took place as the world 68, Burlington, died Sept. 8…Ocie The Library’s new bookmobile ers, a son…to Mr. and Mrs. Win- watched the aftermath of terrorist Walter Southerly, 85, died Sept. Don’t let us hear that you don’t have a thing to do, was to begin service the following fred Whetzel, a daughter…to Mr. attacks on the U.S. 10… Cora Runions Crites, 93, died week with stops at Rig, Kessel and and Mrs. Lee Whitacre, a son …to because you can’t possibly see and do everything that’s The Community Development Sept. 13…Ashby Herbert Funk- Old Fields. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, a Council was updated on schools, houser, 83, Baker, died Sept. 14… out there for you this weekend. Earl Thrush was closing out his daughter. E-911 system, roads and utilities. Dorothy Rinker Loving, 78, died furniture store and moving his in- Moorefield battled LaSalle In- Enjoy the history, heritage and hospitality of Hardy Dr. Marvin Richard McClung, Sept. 15…Elizabeth Bobo Pratt, surance office into the north side stitute to a draw in the season County. And enjoy Heritage Weekend. 84, Morgantown, died Aug. 23. 72, died Sept. 15…Thurman Les- of his building. Bill Richmond was He was well known among the ter See, 65, died Sept. 16…Dora opener. MHS did score but it was to move his barber shop into the nullified by a clipping penalty. farm community…Winfred Wil- Shirley Gochenour, Lost River, former Thrush Insurance office. liam Orndorff, 96, Yellow Spring, died Sept. 14…Gay Snyder Huttel, Amos Sager, 91, Mathias, died Ninety Years Ago died Sept. 14…George Washing- 75, Riverside, MD, died Sept. 15. Sept. 11. ton Lofton, 82, Timberville, died Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lip- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo September 23, 1926 Letters to the Editor Policy Sept. 14…Goldie Wilkins Combs, scomb, a son. Smith, a son…to Mr. and Mrs. Students returning to school The Examiner encourages letters to the editor. To receive expe- 91, Baker, died Sept. 11…Lucy M. East Hardy lost to Hancock Virgil Mauzy, a daughter…to Mr. were: Ada Park, Shepherd; Quen- dited consideration, letters should be no more than 500 words long. Riffey, 71, died Sept. Sept. 10. 6-0…Moorefield defeated Valley and Mrs. J. C. Smith, a daughter. tin Evans, Potomac State; Al- Shorter is better. The Examiner reserves the right to edit letters for Born to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bruce 27-24…East Hardy girls lost Moorefield defeated Southern ice Tucker and Zenith Wilson, length, clarity, grammar and offensive language. Bobo, a daughter, Makala Alexis to Berkley Springs 58-45…MHS High School 86-7. Marshall College; Tom Williams, All letters, including those e-mailed, must include a mailing ad- Faith…Kim Evans Dolly and B. J. girls defeated Paw Paw 38-27. WVU; and Winnie Bradfield was dress and a telephone number for verification purposes. Zirk, a daughter, Macie Paris Zirk. Seventy-five Years Ago attending school at Broadway. Please e-mail letters to [email protected]. Letters East Hardy defeated Pocahon- Forty-five Years Ago Jim Harper of Upper Tract, also may be mailed to Letters to the Editor, the Examiner, P.O. Box September 24, 1941 tas 35-0…Moorefield defeatedSeptember 22, 1971 The largest crowd in the history left for Philadelphia to attend 380, Moorefield, WV 26836, faxed to (304) 530-6400 or dropped off at Tygerts Valley 57-22. the Dempsey-Tunney prize fight. the Examiner, 132 S. Main St., Moorefield. J. Ward Wood, chairman of Her- of Hardy County, equaling half itage Weekend, invited everyone to the county’s population, heard Harper served in the same Marine Thirty Years Ago participate in Heritage Weekend. Congressman Jennings Randolph unit during the war with Tunney. September 17, 1986 Heritage events included an art dedicate the new Moorefield Mu- Florida was the scene of a ter- Heritage Weekend was celebrat- show, a craft show featuring Miss nicipal Airport. rible hurricane which killed more ing Hardy County’ Bicentennial. Lynn Tusing, and an auction added The Inter-Civic Club Council than 500, injured thousands, and Steve Carr and Todd Vance were to the new street fair. Homes were officers heard a report on the con- left 38,000 homeless. M OOREFIELD named semi-finalists for National open in Wardensville, Mathias and dition of the county jail. It was so Albert Fitzwater was erecting a Merit Scholarships. Moorefield. unfavorable that a public meeting barn for J. R. Halterman at Math- Evans Motel had reopened fol- Ada Halterman Hiser, 50, died has been call for late September. ias. E XAMINER lowing flood repairs…Vetters Mini Sept. 15…George William Hose, All citizens were invited to attend. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Mart had opened on South Main Jr., 82, died Sept. 18. Moorefield firemen made a -re Coby, a son…to Mr. and Mrs. Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com Street. 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The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday Scan QR code except between Christmas and New Years at 132 S. Main The Autumnal Equinox crops and gardens. Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid to subscribe their hives many would have been at Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. online to the saved. It’s bad enough when mites Subscription Costs: $32.00 per year tax included for Post print edition. The Autumnal Equinox arrives are taking out bees, but to take Offices in Hardy County. $40.00 per year tax included for For Heritage Weekend elsewhere in West Virginia. $45.00 per year outside West tomorrow at 10:21 a.m., just in time them out by the millions because Virginia. There will be a $6.00 charge to change subscription for Heritage Weekend. We are re- of not thinking is unconscionable. The legislature in Michigan is address to out of state. Three-month, six-month, and nine- ally looking forward to more cool month subscriptions also available. $30.00 per year tax We hope the mosquitoes were tak- considering some interesting leg- included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. $50.00 nights and crisper days and hope- en care of, but wonder where the per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online islation. If passed it will require fully some rain. farming community in that area Edition & Print Edition. schools to offer instruction in CPR POSTMASTER: Send address change to: will find more natural pollinators. Arrives September 22 Just in time and the use of defibrillators to all Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 Bees also have become attractive students between 7th and 12th THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER Bees have sure been in the news to thieves. Seems the price of hon- Speaking of rain, neighbor Car- grades. What is proposed is the OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY lately. In South Carolina millions ey is climbing and hives are worth men Silliman called us recently to simpler hands-only CPR which can of honey bees were killed recently lots of money. Plus, as mentioned Member: Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman report a news flash. The weather be taught in 30 minutes. Surely Phoebe F. Heishman folks were predicting a 60 percent when officials sprayed for mosqui- above, the bees are invaluable to Editor: over six years every student can Assistant Publisher: Hannah Heishman chance of rain…eight days down toes to help with the possible threat farms. And finally, bees have been General Manager: James O. Heishman in the news along with the EpiPens be fit into a half hour training in Jean A. Flanagan the road! They can’t even predict of the Zika virus. Seems the bee- Managing Editor: health classes to learn this lifesav- Advertising Manager: Mike Mallow what the weather is going to be keepers were not warned and had which are used to save folks aller- Staff: Kathy Bobo, D.J. Bosley, Sam R. Fisher, tomorrow. But by now we should they been warned or if the spray- gic to bee stings. We need to pro- ing procedure. And it might be Carl Holcomb, Carissa Kuykendall, Sharon Martin, ers had been willing to spray at tect the little flying buzzers, they something West Virginia should Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. know if there was rain on Sept. 17 or 18. night when the little bees were in are terribly important to orchards, consider. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 3

n E ws [email protected] Local Authors Release Books And The Winner Is … Hills Publish Recipe Book Based on Examiner Column Sherry Coppe was reached by phone and notified of her win in By Jean A. Flanagan laneous. the Hardy County Chamber Sun- Deal Days drawing for $750 in gift Moorefield Examiner The Kitchen Ko- cards from area merchants. rner is available for For years, Mildred “Midge” Kes- Fran Welton, 2016 Community $10 from the Hills sel provided recipes to the Moore- Service Award Recipient drew by calling 304-530- field Examiner in her weekly col- the winning pass after Alan Brill, umn “Kitchen Korner.” 6554. According to President of Capon Valley Bank For years, Nancy Hill collected Nancy, a portion of and winner of the Chamber’s Busi- those recipes. the sale will be sent ness Person of the Year award gave “I like recipes,” Nancy said. “I to Midge’s three the basket an extra stir. Barbara would cut them out of the newspa- per.” children. Ratliff, Mayor of Wardensville and Nancy and her husband, Bill, Nancy was Chamber Retail Committee was have compiled those recipes and re- news editor of the Bill and Nancy Hill display their compilation of there to mix up the entries as well, printed them in a spiral-bound col- Moorefield Ex- Kitchen Korner. and was the one who notified Sher- lection entitled “Kitchen Korner.” ry of her winnings. aminer from 1978 lies.” The second was a reprint The Kitchen Korner is com- piled by date, but an index lists the - 1983. This is the Hill’s third re- of “Country Letters from Lan- recipes in four categories - Salads, printed book. The first was a “His- dis,” which appeared in the Grant Main Dishes, Desserts and Miscel- tory of the Alt and Kimble Fami- County Press. Community Foundation Former Hardy Resident Writes Book on ‘Scatterings’ of Life Life is full of celebratory events, Moorefield, the Lost River Ar- Receives Neighborhood graduation, marriage, the birth tisans Cooperative in Lost River of a child, a death. But mostly it and the Lost River Trading Post/ is full of little things like walks in Garden Market in Wardensville. Investment Program Tax Credits the woods, a favorite dog or cat, a Johnson was born under the memory of a long-gone relative. shadow of World War I and the The Eastern West Virginia of the donation. For example, a imum $5,000). These are the things about flu epidemic of 1918. “Scatter- Community Foundation and its $5,000 gift equals a $2,500 NIP Tax The Hardy County Commu- which Kay Johnson writes in her ings” is just that, a collection of affiliates, the Hampshire Coun- Credit. A credit may reduce the nity Foundation holds several latest book entitled “Scatterings: memories and photographs, none ty Community Foundation and donor’s state tax liability by up to funds that meet the West Virginia Remembering the Seemingly Ir- of which are very prophetic, but Hardy County Community Foun- 50 percent in one year or be used Neighborhood Investment Pro- relevant” - the little things. all of which are entertaining. From dation, have been approved to over a total of five years. Since gram tax credit criteria. Call our Katherine “Kay” Johnson lived baby ducks, to Victory Gardens, to distribute $50,000 of West Vir- most contributions can also be office at 304-538-3431 or send an at the historic South Fork Willows traveling in uncertain weather at ginia Neighborhood Investment claimed as a deduction on Federal email to [email protected] for for 20 years and contributed “Let- Christmas, to picking blueberries Program Tax Credits, which can Income Taxes it is recommended more information about the NIP ters from the Farm” to the Moore- at Dolly Sod, Johnson weaves the be used to reduce tax liability on that donors speak with their fi- field Examiner. At age 98, and memories of her life into a “crazy West Virginia State personal in- nancial advisors to determine program, to learn about our exist- living in Washington State, John- quilt” of tales. come taxes or corporate net in- the best way to make a charitable ing funds that qualify for the pro- son has compiled what she calls “These are the scatterings - the no particular order - as scatterings come tax. NIP Tax Credits are gift. Contributions of cash, appre- gram, or to discuss establishing “seemingly irrelevant events” that, precious bits of wisdom, humor, seldom are.” much better than a tax deduction ciated stock, or certain Charitable a new fund that will meet the re- taken together, make up her life. inspiration, affection that aren’t Johnson’s first book, “South since tax credits directly reduce IRA distributions are all options quirements. Credits are allocated “Scatterings” will be on sale underlined, but insist on being re- Fork Sketches” is also available the tax owed. that a donor might consider. Gifts on a first-come basis, so call today during Heritage Weekend at the membered,” she writes in the in- for purchase at the Hardy County Credit is given for 50 percent must be a minimum of $500 (max- to reserve yours. Hardy County Public Library in troduction. “I offer some here in Public Library. Southern States Local Annual Meeting Set intercepted Letter Southern States Cooperative Southern States Cooperative, notes Zane Kendrick, assistant To: Wayne Ryan, CAA, Assis- agreed that this game was one of students were having a blast, on will review its operations at a se- Inc. – Moorefield Service will hold manager of Southern States Coop- tant Executive Director the best played we have had. both sides of the ball. The sports- ries of local annual meetings, in- their annual membership meeting West Virginia Secondary School From the coin toss to the end manship was at a level rarely seen. erative, Inc. – Moorefield Service. cluding the upcoming meeting for on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 567 South Activities Commission both teams played hard had fun Please share this with the The Board of Directors, manage- members of Southern States Co- Main Street, Moorefield, West and enjoyed a very well played coaches and players. Attitudes ment and employees of Southern operative, Inc. – Moorefield Ser- Virginia. The business meeting RE: Football game Sept. 2, 2016 game. Everyone involved made and actions like those displayed States continue to be thankful for vice. will begin at 2:00 p.m. Moorefield vs Pocahontasthis a very positive evening. during this game will always help “Fiscal ‘16 continues to present The Cooperative’s management your business and dedication. County Coaches on both sidelines had them to succeed. Thank you from many challenges and opportunities will use the meeting to report on Founded in 1923, Southern great communications with the the officiating crew will enjoyed it for Southern States, our members both local and company-wide States now has more than 200,000 Well played game game crew and their players. as much as they did. farmer-members. As one of the Speaking for the five officials As the umpire I talked with the and agriculture as a whole,” says operations, as well as projected that worked this game, we all players during the game and these Official: Biff Thompson President and CEO Jeff Stroburg. budget results for next year. Lo- nation’s largest agricultural coop- “We will continue to provide our cal board members will be elected eratives, the Richmond, Va. based members and customers with the and retiring board members will firm provides a wide range of farm news briefs products, services and expertise to be recognized. inputs, including fertilizer, seed, assist in achieving greater levels of Board nominees include Craig The Leaf Peepers Festival in online to the website at natures- ********** livestock feed and pet food, ani- success. In addition to the success Crites, Roy Harper, William C. Tucker County runs this weekend mountainplayground.com Last week the average gas price mal health supplies and petroleum of our members, Southern States Martin and Brent C. Titus. from Friday through Sunday in ********** in West Virginia metro areas was will continually analyze and make “The annual meeting is the best products, as well as other items for Canaan Valley. Walks, runs, sce- A team of West Virginia Uni- at $2.179 a gallon, according to the business decisions necessary to single opportunity to outline our the farm and home. The Cooper- nic chairlift rides, horseback rides, versity engineering students has the AAA gas price report. The reach profitability levels, and we plans for the future to our mem- ative serves its members and non- wagon rides and a nature paddle won the $750,000 top prize in a national average price for unlead- fully expect a much more success- bership and discuss our progress member customers through some on the Blackwater River are part NASA robotics competition. The ed gasoline of $2.18 is expected ful year in ’16-17.” of the packed schedule. Crafts, prize was awarded last week at to keep moving lower as we head in meeting our financial goals,” 1,200 retail outlets. food, music, and more are avail- Worchester Polytechnic Institute into fall barring any unexpected able. For information, go to ca- in Worchester, Massachusetts. disruptions in supply or spikes in naanvalley.org/leafpeepers WVU’s Statler College of Engi- the price of crude oil. Pump prices Reminder: Straight-Ticket Voting Was Eliminated ********** neering and Mineral Resources typically decline during this time Secretary of State Natalie E. Ten- Office partners to make sure that of State Office website. Fall Farm Days at Orr’s Farm says in a news release that the 10 of year due to lower driving de- Market is scheduled for Sept. 24- students earned the most points mand after the busy summer driv- nant recently reminded West Vir- voters remember the change when There were 126,435 straight- 25 at Martinsburg. Live music, by successfully navigating a robot ing season has concluded and the ginians that effective this general heading to the polls. ticket ballots cast in the 2014 gen- election, eligible voters who intend “Every voter should enter their food, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, to win the Level 2 competition for changeover from summer-blend eral election. The official turnout to vote for all candidates in a single polling place as an informed partici- crafts and children’s activities are the Sample Robot Return Chal- to a cheaper-to-produce winter- was 462,864, which means that 27 featured. For information, go to lenge as part of NASA’s Centen- blend gasoline, which took place party should individually select each pant and that’s why we want to issue percent of voters voted straight- orrsfarmmarket.corecommere. nial Challenges. It marked the in many parts of the country start- candidate on the ballot. During the a reminder about the elimination com end of five years of competitions ing on September 15. Across West 2015 legislative session, lawmakers of straight-ticket voting,” said Sec- party in the last general election. ********** that started in 2012. In the latest Virginia prices ranged from a high passed SB 249, which eliminated retary Tennant. “This is an impor- Of those who voted straight-party The West Virginia Roadkill challenge, seven teams had to re- of $2.198 at Weirton to a low of “straight-ticket” voting. Voters will tant election change and I ask West in 2014, 53 percent voted Republi- no longer be able to vote for all can- Virginians to tell a friend or family Cookoff is on Sept. 24 in Marlin- trieve up to 10 samples. To qualify $2.123 at Huntington. Hardy can, 42 percent voted Democrat, 1 ton. Scheduled on the same day for the event, teams had to com- County prices across the county didates in a political party by mak- member and help the Office get the percent voted Libertarian and less is the Hammons Musical Heritage plete a first level in which a single continued at $2.19, except War- ing a single mark on the ballot. word out.” Celebration and the WV Biscuit sample had to be returned in 30 densville was at $2.29. Secretary Tennant is sharing this A digital flyer explaining this than 1 percent voted Mountain or Bake-off. For information, go minutes. ********** information with the public and change is available on the Secretary Constitution party. HARDY TIMES Cattle Organization Mobile Office Flu shots will be given on Fri- Moore Capito’s staff will be avail- Heritage Weekend - 4 pm. day, Sept. 23, at the Hardy County Registration of quilts to be Are you interested in the for- Kanette Petry, a consumer out- able to meet with constituents and The Arthur K. Halterman Me- shown in the Heritage Weekend mation of a South Branch Valley reach and compliance specialist Health Department from 8:30 - assist with casework and other is- morial Run will start at 9 a.m. with Quilt Show will take place on Fri- Cattle Producers organization? It with the WV Attorney General’s 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. Flu sues they may be experiencing registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. day, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. is for producers throughout our office, will educate consumers shots will be given at the Mathias with federal agencies. Early registration postmarked by at the Library in Moorefield and 4 region like you, who may be inter- on the latest scams in their area, Community Center in Mathias on A constituent representative September 20th will be $10 for Thursday Sept. 22, from 9 -11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Moorefield Elemen- ested in unique marketing oppor- provide tips on how to guard their will be at the Hardy County Se- military and students and $20 for and at the War Memorial Building tary School. For more information tunities, cooperative buying, edu- personal information and answer nior Center, 409 Spring Ave. in others. cational and social opportunities. in Wardensville from 1 - 3 p.m., After September 20th, the cost or questions call 304-530-2778. questions about consumer protec- Moorefield on Friday, Sept. 23. A meeting will be held Wednes- tion settlements. She will be at the while supplies last. Please bring will be $15 and $25. For informa- Due to unforeseen circumstanc- from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. day, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardy County Senior Center on Medicare or insurance cards.Chil- tion and application visit www.ar- es, the Inskeep House will not be South Branch Valley Livestock Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. dren’s flu shots will be available Mathias Homestead thurhaltermanrun.com or phone open as planned. Exchange in Moorefield to dis- on Wednesdays starting Sept. 14, Robin Kane at 304-874-4073. The Heritage Weekend Com- – 12:30 p.m. The Senior Center The John Mathias Homestead cuss the possibilities. Folks with an is located at 409 Spring Ave. in from 8 -11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3:30 Boy Scout Troop 60 will be sell- mittee is requesting the residents will be open on the following serious interest in beef cattle are Moorefield. Anyone with ques- p.m. for ages 3-18. ing homemade chili, corn muffins, of Hardy County display their dates: invited to attend. Light refresh- tions or concerns is welcome. grilled cheese and drinks at the American flags and other outdoor ments will be provided by Farm Mobile Office Sept. 24, 25 Moorefield Presbyterian Church patriotic ornamentation during Credit of the Virginias. Flu Shots Members of Senator Shelley Admission is free. on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. Heritage Weekend, Sept. 24 - 26. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 o bituariE s KENNETH WILLIAM HALL VRUNHILDE IDA STULL ge in ctiOn Kenneth William Hall, age 75, Vrunhilde Ida Stull 76, of Rio, er and one sister. a a of Maysville, W.Va. passed away W.Va. passed away on September Surviving is her husband Fred- on Sunday, September 11, 2016 MENU of 60 are welcome to come and eat 17, 2016 at the Grant Memorial die Stull, two daughters Sabrina Sept. 26 -30, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center in with us at a cost of $5.50 per meal. Hospital. Boggs of Rio and Christa Sum- Mathias, Moorefield, Winchester, Va. Any donation over $5.50 would be Born in Zeitz, Germany on De- mers of Keymar, Md., one son Wardensville He was born March 14, 1941 in greatly appreciated. cember 8, 1939 she is the daughter Keith Stull of Rio, six grandchil- Mathias & Wardensville - Home DONATIONS Petersburg, W.Va. and was the son Delivered Only of the late Paul William Hall and of the late Walter Otto Bieling and dren and five great-grandchildren. Those making donations were Meals served at 12:00 Noon Lola Crider, Lona Sherman, Pol- Ethel (Sears) Hall Crites. Irmgard A. (Lenke) Bieling. Funeral services and burial will Mon., Sept. 26 - Hamburger ly and Bennie Miller, Ida Staggs, In addition to his parents, he She was a homemaker, a mem- be private. gravy over biscuits, hash browns, Patty and Harold Michael, Wes was preceded in death by his step ber of the Rock Oak CEO’s and All arrangements are under the tomato bread, juice Thompson, Mabel Dove, Lois father, Bernard Crites. Bethel Lutheran Church. direction of the McKee Funeral Tues., Sept. 27 - Fish, onion & Hose, Mary Moorefield Dollar Kenneth worked in construction Preceded in death by one broth- Home of Baker, W.Va. garlic potatoes, cole slaw, fruit General, Una and Delmas See, with his brother, Tim, for several Wed., Sept. 28 - Sweet & sour Grant County Senior Center, years and retired from Potomac UpLicate ridge LUb meatballs over buttered noodles, Food Lion and the Moorefield Ex- Valley Transit Authority. Kenneth d b c peas, pineapple aminer. All donations--time, mon- attended the Brushy Run Church Royal, Va.; 18 grandchildren; 16 A Howell game was played on rett and Bruce Leslie, 51; Jim Kel- Thurs., Sept. 29 - Beef-A-Roni, ey, food, etc. are greatly appreci- of God. He was an avid hunter great grandchildren; one brother, Sept. 14 with 4 1/2 tables in play ly and Steve Kimble, 39 1/2; Ra- mixed greens, garlic bread, fruit ated. Have a safe and happy week. and fisherman. Tim Hall and wife Ranetta of Pe- in the South Branch Duplicate chael Welton and Bill Fisher, 39; Fri., Sept. 30 - Pimento cheese ************* Kenneth is survived by his wife tersburg, W.Va. Bridge Club held at Colt’s Res- and Susan Newman and Marion sandwich, macaroni salad, cook- HCCOA receives funding from of 43 years, Dessie M. (Loughry) A funeral service was held on taurant. There were nine pairs Marshall, 38 1/2. ies, yogurt federal and state entities including Hall; five sons, Gregory Hall of Wednesday, September 14, 2016, playing 24 boards with an average The bridge club meets each Due to the availability of deliv- WV Bureau of Senior Services, Moorefield, W.Va. and Stephen at the Schaeffer Funeral Home match-point score of 36. Wednesday at Colt’s Restaurant ered food, substitutions are some- Upper Potomac Area Agency on Hall and wife Missy of Moorefield, with Rev. Bruce Cosner officiat- Overall winners were Lary Gar- beginning at 7:00 p.m. times necessary. Aging, local government, dona- W.Va., Donald Hall and wife Ash- ing. Interment was in the Maple ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD tions and memorial contributions. ley of Petersburg, W.Va., William Hill Cemetery. SENIOR CENTER WE HAVE ENSURE Brown and wife Beverly of Peters- Memorials may be made to the Mon., Sept. 26 - Puzzles, Crafts Flavors available are chocolate, burg, W.Va. and Robert Brown and family, c/o Dessie M. Hall, 2432 Tues., Sept. 27 - Puzzles, Crafts, vanilla, strawberry and butter pe- companion Debbie of Petersburg, Haslacker Road, Maysville, WV Senior Shopping, 1:00 can. Regular and plus in same fla- W.Va.; four daughters, Donna Nel- 26833. Wed., Sept. 28 - Puzzles, Crafts. vors. The cost has increased. Ef- son and husband Jack of Pipestem, Online condolences to the fami- Bingo with prizes or Price is Right fective immediately we will only W.Va., Debora Brown of Peters- ly www.schaefferfuneralhome.com and snacks, 12:30 accept checks for Ensure. No cash. burg, W.Va., Barbara Brown of Funeral services were under Thurs., Sept. 29 - Puzzles, Crafts Sorry for the inconvenience. Any The following events happened Sugar Grove, W.Va. and Lucille the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Fri., Sept. 30 - Puzzles, Crafts, questions call the Center at 304- on these dates in West Virginia Taylor and husband Chris of Front Home, Petersburg, W.Va. Bible Study, 11:15 530-2256. history. To read more, go to e-WV: Bingo with prizes and snacks MEDICARE The West Virginia Encyclopedia at every Wednesday at 12:30 except Do you need help with Medi- www.wvencyclopedia.org. last Wednesday will be a movie care Parts A, B, C, D? Call to Sept. 21, 1937: The West Vir- News from Arkansaw with snacks by Grant Memorial make appointment with Arline ginia Conservation Commission Hospice/Bobbie Wolfe. Call to see by calling the Senior Center at BEATRICE BENNETT to motivate with good health. acquired 6,705 acres in Kanawha what movie will be played or with 304-530-2256, 8:00 - 4:00, Mon- Arkansaw, Sept. 10, 2016 - The Congratulations to Vivian and County for the creation of suggestions. day through Friday. Anyone who past year has certainly gone fast Charles Wilkins, Mathias on the Kanawha State Forest. Redevelop- David Strother REMINDERS needs extra help with Part D thru and it has been the most humid we ment of the land, which had been birth of a new grandson, Lincoln may have been the largest white If you want to pick up/carry out DHHR or Social Security you can can remember. heavily mined and timbered, began Charles. What a classic name. oak in the world. a meal at the Senior Center call check and change your plan any- We have experienced a lot of the next year by the Civilian Con- We apologize to Minnie Heish- Sept. 24, 1918: George Spen- by 9:30. Wardensville area, please time. sadness and heartaches in our servation Corps. man. We forgot to mail her a birth- cer ‘‘Spanky’’ Roberts was born call by 9:00 a.m. for a home deliv- The Seniors have necklaces and little neck of the world as well as Sept. 21, 1970: Filming began in day card. ered meal. Persons under the age other craft items available for sale. other areas, our crutch to lean on Moundsville on the movie “Fools’ in London, Kanawha County. He is “prayer”. Please keep Oliver Heishman Parade,” based on the novel by Da- entered aviation cadet training It seems like our summer, es- and family in your prayers. We vis Grubb. The filming concluded with the first class of Tuskegee Air- pecially July, just “peeped” in the hope he is doing well. one month later when Grubb came men and became the first African- window and fled out the door and We understand Zion Lutheran to Moundsville for a dinner, ac- American military pilot from West we wanted to wish Hannah Ratliff Church had a successful Vaca- companied by his dog, making the Virginia. Changing Seasons a happy 13th birthday on July 8th. tion Bible School the first week in $750 round trip from New York Sept. 25, 1864: George Smith We lost a good friend, Judy Rid- August, and the children loved it. City in a taxi. Patton was killed at the Battle of News from the Lost River Valley ing, Petersburg, to cancer some Some wanted to go back on Satur- Sept. 22, 1856: Albert Blakeslee Winchester. Patton, a Charles- time back. She was a dear friend day morning. ‘‘A. B.’’ White was born in Cleve- ton lawyer, had organized the and we miss her and her family. land, Ohio. He was West Virgin- Janice I. Foltz, Timberville, Va., Kanawha Riflemen, a Virginia mi- SARA JENKINS-RIGGLEMAN Blaine): Life Care Center of New Carol Kline passed away on ia’s 11th governor, serving from Today makes me feel like Fall and myself went to the 41st Twin’s litia company. He was the grandfa- Market Nina J. See Room 133, 315 Tuesday morning at her home. 1901–05. He was the fourth person ther of Gen. George S. Patton of is in the air. Sure a change from East Lee Highway, New Market, She hadn’t been well for some Festival, Twinsburg, Ohio, on Au- to serve as governor from Wood World War II. the ninety plus temperatures that Va. 22844. time. The funeral service was held gust 5-6. The theme was Twins County, his adopted home. Sept. 26, 1816: David Hunter we have been experiencing lately I also believe I’m correct in Saturday at 11 a.m. She is survived Day - Twinfinity and Beyond Out- Sept. 22, 1894: Louis Bennett Jr. Strother was born in Martinsburg. and quite frankly I think it’s a very passing on that Kerri Ritchie has by a daughter, two grandchildren, erspace. The attendance was was born in Weston. Bennett was He was an artist and an author welcome change. two brothers, Gary Dove and wife down. Some of our older friends West Virginia’s only World War I completed her treatments for now who used the pen name “Porte Please remember all of the folks, Karen of Hampshire County and were not there. The final count flying ace. With 12 combat kills, and has gotten along very well Crayon.” organizations and businesses that Dennis of Winchester, Va. and was 1,824 sets. They attend from including three aircraft and nine with them. other relatives and friends. We ex- balloons, Bennett placed himself Sept. 26, 1863: The Great Seal of will be participating in this week- The Mathias Ruritan Club has all over the world. Charles Red- end’s Heritage Weekend. The tend our deepest sympathy to all ninth on the roster of aces. This West Virginia was adopted by the been very busy this Summer with den did the driving and we had a Mathias Ruritan Club will be host- the family members and friends. record was accomplished in just 10 legislature. The seal, which has re- projects around the Old Mathias nice weekend. ing a wonderful Breakfast on Sat- Carol was the daughter of the late days after assignment to his com- mained unchanged, was designed School, working the Ice Cream Peggy Phebus, Janice and urday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. until Lindell (Oates) Dove and the late bat unit. by Joseph H. Diss Debar. Booth at the Bergton Fair, hav- Clyde (Bill) Dove of the Gaithers- Chuck Redden and I attended the Sept. 22, 1970: The “Brinkley Sept. 27, 1914: Author Cath- 11 a.m. at the Old Mathias School ing an Ice Cream Social, doing burg, Md. area. They were former- Wardensville Alumni Dinner on Bridge” in Wayne County col- erine Marshall was born in John- Cafeteria. So get on out and start highway trash pickup and so many ly from this area. Sat. evening. It was good seeing lapsed under the weight of an son City, Tennessee. Her family your day right with some yummy other things to assist our commu- Jamie Shell has not been well some classmates. Our class 1956 overloaded truck. The bridge was moved to West Virginia and lived pancakes and all the fixin’s. nity. Next they are working on for some time struggling with a was one that was featured. named for newscaster David Brin- in Keyser during the late 1920s and I recently reported that Nina the West Virginia Turkey Festival bad foot. He has undergone sur- Heritage Weekend, Sept. 24- kley who had filmed a 1960 news the 1930s. Her best-loved novel, See of Mathias had taken another gery and possibly more surgery 25, is almost here and that means report about the poor condition of Christy (1967), was based on her fall and was in the hospital. Well which will be held Oct. 21, 22 & soon. He is a patient at Winchester the span. work. We will be cutting apples mother’s girlhood in the southern she is now at the Life Care Cen- 23. If you would like to partici- Medical Center. Please keep Ja- Sept. 23, 1922: Five men were and making apple butter. Old mountains. ter in New Market and I’m sure pate or assist in anyway contact mie in your prayers and get well struck and killed at the Glen Rog- friends Quartet will not be able to e-WV: The West Virginia Ency- she would enjoy hearing from her Krista Pence Strawderman or any wishes to him and his family. ers mine in Wyoming County when sing this year. The Bear Hill Blue- many local friends. If you would Ruritan member for more infor- Also Glenda Kerr is a patient equipment fell during the con- clopedia is a project of the West like to send her a card, please do mation. Accepting applications in Winchester Medical Cen- grass Band will entertain on Sat. struction of a deep shaft. Virginia Humanities Council. For for the Beauty Pageant in all age ter. Please keep Glenda in your afternoon. There will be a dinner Sept. 23, 1938: The Mingo Oak more information, contact the so at the following address and prayers and all those suffering. sold on Sunday after church. Also was cut down after succumbing to West Virginia Humanities Council, continue to remember her in groups and for artists, crafters and We were sorry when we heard crafts, applebutter and other good the fumes of a burning coal refuse 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charles- prayer (along with her husband, vendors. the untimely death of Carla E. food. On Sunday, Steve Bailes pile. The Mingo Oak, which stood ton, WV 25301; (304) 346-8500; or Hardy, age 44. She is the daughter Rain Crow Group will perform, near the Logan-Mingo county line, visit e-WV at www.wvencyclope- of Margaret A. (Bott) Funkhouser 2-4 p.m., Come and spend the day was more than 500 years old and dia.org. Moorefield and the late Woodrow (Junior) with us. Epiphany of the Funkhouser. She is survived by her Assembly husband, two daughters, Sydney Lord Catholic and Sophia, a brother, and many Walnut Grove of God other relatives and friends. We Church of the Brethren 139 Chipley Lane send our love and deepest sympa- Rig Rt. 55 East, Moorefield Church Moorefield, WV 26836 thy to all the family. Assembly of just before Corridor H exit Sunday School – 10 a.m. We also share the sudden death Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV of Maxine McDonald, age 70, who God Church Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. Rev. Brad Taylor 304-434-2547 Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. passed away recently. She is sur- Church Service 11 a.m. vived by her husband, Don, two • Sunday Morning Wade Armentrout, Pastor sons, Mike and Mitch, and grand- Pastor Donnie Knotts Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Service at 10 a.m. children and many friends and rel- 1-877-371-9928 Sunday Mass 8:30 AM “Come celebrate the atives. We are praying for you and • Sunday Night E VERYONE W ELCOME ! presence of the Lord” sharing your loss. Service at 6 p.m. We were sorry to learn Johnnie • Wednesday Night Nelson’s sister, Sandy Nelson, age Service at 7:00 p.m. 60, had passed away. Our love and sympathy to her family. 10 Queens Drive Congratulations to Gladstone Rig, WV 26836 for your kind expressions of thoughtfulness during Dad’s illness Smith who turned 90 on August 5. (304) 434-2073 and generosity of prayers, cards, calls, food and donations shown www.rigassemblyofgod.org We hope he continues to be able at our time of bereavement. It was deeply appreciated and will always be remembered. The family gives a special “Thank You” to Pastors Russell and Lucy Webster and George Judy for their heartfelt contribution during the service of our Father. The Family of Charles Williams, Jr.

N N Moorefield Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” S. Fork Rd. Rig Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Granite • Marble • Bronze SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. W.A. Hartman Worship – 11 a.m. Interim Rev. Harold Tongen Memorials, L.L.C. 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD IMPERISHABLE (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) 304-530-2307 BECOME INVOLVED MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 5 s ocial Kessel White Heritage Weekend Sponsors Recognized Eagles Celebrate 4-H Week As National 4-H week approach- es Oct. 2 - 8, the Kessel White Ea- gles’ 4-H club, the oldest club in the county formed in 1928, would like to remind parents, grandparent, guardians and children to check out our local 4-H clubs. There are a number of clubs in the area, if you don’t know about any of these clubs you can call the WVU Exten- sion office or come out to the Oak Grove Church in Fisher, the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. The Kessel Whites Eagles’ Club does lots of fun events, such as pool parties, trips, tubing, bowling, lo- cal bash cleanup, bell ringing, hay rides, Christmas gift exchange. They are planning a hay ride/hot- dog roast meeting. The meeting is The Hardy County Tour & Craft Association is happy to announce a reorganization meeting and if you that Pilgrim’s Pride is a Platinum Sponsor for the 2016 Heritage are interested come out to the Oak Weekend. Continued community sponsorship like this allows HCT&C The Hardy County Tour and Craft Association is pleased to an- Grove Church on Saturday, Oct. to help keep history and heritage alive in Hardy County. Pictured nounce Yvonne Williams Edward Jones as a Gold Sponsor for the 1 at 5 p.m. Please bring a covered with Tammy Moats, Hardy County Tour & Craft Association Treasurer, 2016 Heritage Weekend! Pictured with Tammy Moats, HCTACA Trea- dish, jacket, blanket and your ad- are Pilgrim’s Pride representatives Rachel Vetter and Tracy Sherman. surer, is Yvonne Williams and Nicole Keller. venturous side and join them for some fun.

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Adults: $18 • Children ages 5–10: $9 Children ages 4 and under: FREE! (with Adult Meal Purchase) Sponsored by the Mathias-Baker Vol. Fire Company 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Library windOws We Will Be Closed decade saga tracing the impact of was made to provoke a murder. American Treasures: The Secret The Secret Sea by Barry Lyga protected her. The library will be closed to an act of infidelity on the parents Black Water by Louise Doughty Efforts to Save the Declaration of – Three friends find themselves Fuzzy by Tom Angleberger – normal business on Saturday, and children of two Southern Cal- – On a tropical island in Indone- Independence, the Constitution and plunged into a world of quantum When Max (Maxine Zealster) be- September 24th due to Heritage ifornia families traces their shared sia, a former mercenary dealing the Gettysburg Address by Stephen physics, a rare disease that only af- friends her new robot classmate Weekend, but will be open as a summers in Virginia and the disil- with the consequences of his dark Puleo – fects identical twins, and a myste- Fuzzy, she helps him navigate Welcome Center and as a point- lusionment that shapes their last- past--and with the real secret of Killing the Rising Sun: How rious fact about a real-life global Vanguard Middle School and to- what he did during the massacres America Vanquished World War II catastrophe. of-purchase site for home tour ing bond. gether they reveal the truth be- tickets and house tiles during the Robert B. Parker’s Debt to Pay of the Communists and ethnic Japan by Bill O’Reilly (Reg. Print, The Scorpion Rules (Prisoners hind the Robot Integration Pro- annual festival. We will reopen (Jesse Stone; 15) by Reed Farrel Chinese in 1965--meets a woman Lg. 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Edison and his sign-language- events, you’ll find it at the library. Nutshell by Ian McEwan – Trudy changed. choice. tences. speaking sidekick, Mr. Chimp, Stop by and pick up what you has betrayed her husband, John. The Domino Effect by Davis Seize the Day: Living on Pur- Cradle and All by James Patter- over Frank’s newest invention: the need, or, if you have a question, She’s still in the marital home- Bunn – Risk analyst Esther Lars- pose and Making Every Day Count son – Anne Fitzgerald, a former EvoBlaster Belt. give us a call at 304-538-6560. -a dilapidated, priceless London en has uncovered a conspiracy by Joyce Meyer – Meyer shares a nun turned private investigator, is I Survived the Eruption of Mount townhouse--but John’s not here. with the potential to devastate the purposeful approach to everyday hired by the Archdiocese of Bos- St. Helens, 1980 by Lauren Tarshis world’s financial markets. But who living, helping readers claim the ton to investigate two immaculate New Fiction & Mysteries Instead, she’s with his brother and – On May 18, 1980, eleven-year- the two of them have a plan. But will believe her? good things God has in store for conceptions as terrifying forces of Pirate (Fargo Adventures; 8) old Jessie Marlowe and her best there is a witness to their plot: the them each day. light and darkness gather. by Clive Cussler (Reg. Print, Lg. friends, Eddie and Sam, are in Print, Audiobook) – Confronted inquisitive, nine-month-old resi- New Non-Fiction a forest near Mount St. Helens by a determined adversary, hus- dent of Trudy’s womb. The Year of Voting Dangerously New YA Fiction New Jr. Fiction when the months of wondering band-and-wife treasure hunters Closed Casket (Hercule Poirot) by Maureen Dowd – A noted po- The Telling by Alexandra Sirowy The Girl Who Drank the Moon Sam and Remi Fargo embark on by Sophie Hannah – Lady Athe- litical columnist traces the psy- – A series of murders that are ee- by Kelly Barnhill – A young girl whether the volcano will erupt an international quest involving linda Playford announces her de- chologies and pathologies in one rily similar to the dark stories La- raised by a witch, a wise Swamp are finally answered--all three are an eight-hundred-year-old relic cision to cut her children out of of the nastiest and most significant na’s deceased brother used to tell Monster, and a Perfectly Tiny badly burned, but it is up to Jessie and a brutal murder. her will and leave her fortune to battles of the sexes ever, the presi- start happening in her home town, Dragon, must unlock the power- to protect the boys as best she can Commonwealth by Ann Patchett an invalid with just weeks to live, a dential race between Hillary Clin- threatening her newfound popu- ful magic buried deep inside her and hope that somebody comes to (Reg. Print, Audiobook) – A five- declaration Hercule Poirot senses ton and Donald Trump. larity. in order to protect those who have rescue them. Ambulance Fee New Biz Launchpad Continued from page 1 Lewis said there were less than Carmen Rexrode, MD, said she Continued from page 1 a competitive process where appli- Barbara Ratcliff, local business- development, although Fraley Am- 10 private ambulance services in has not agreed to assume the re- $2 million the first year and we had cants must submit a Phase I appli- men Paul Yandura and Donald the state and most of them were sponsibilities of Medical Director bulance Service was the only one 900 applications. Last year our $4 cation and, if they become finalists, Hitchcock and other fellow entre- to submit actual costs for person- in the population centers near for the HCEAA. “I still don’t un- million leveraged $850 million in nel and they are the only private Charleston and Morgantown. derstand how quality control can a Phase II video. The recipients preneurs. ambulance service in the county. “Most only do transports,” he said. be assured,” she said. capital raised by business startups. are chosen in August. Terrell said the New Biz Launch- Only George Crump, secretary “I can give you a budget un- Alt suggested she speak with “Government is here to be a “This grant is about more than pad was started to support and sus- til I’m blue in the face,” Alt said. representatives from the individual to the board and an EMT working good partner. We need to support money, although we like to get tain new businesses. “We wanted on the Wardensville squad, offered “You all need to decide what kind rescue squads at one time and al- small businesses.” a recommendation regarding the of service you want to provide.” low them to explain the procedures money,” Kapp said. “At it’s core it’s to help reduce the time, resources fee. “You have to bite the bullet and that are in place and how the pa- Olson-Urtecho later toured Sky- about education and collaboration. and risk it takes to start a busi- “I believe that household fee do what you have to do,” said Fran perwork is managed. Lewis said he brook, a student-run store that Eastern West Virginia Community ness,” he said. Welton, who attended the meeting would arrange that meeting. should be $125 and business fee opened earlier this year in the New and Technical College is one of the “Now other communities are should be $125 for businesses with as a member of the public. “You Biz Launchpad. The store features most innovative and entrepreneur- looking at this as a model for their 25 or less employees and $175 for have people on the east side of the Calls for Service those over 50 employees,” he said. county that have suffered life-long According to Lewis, the number student-produced items as well as ial colleges in the United States.” communities.” Craig Strawderman, with the effects because they waited too of calls for service in August for soaps, candles, salsa and signs. Kapp thanked Andrew Apple- Terrell also announced the New Mathias/Baker Volunteer Fire and long for an ambulance.” each rescue squad was as follows: “When we can leverage private gate, an Eastern student in Com- Biz Launchpad received a two- Rescue did not attend the meeting, “I want full service,” said Bill Fraley had 109 calls capital, that’s how the government puter Science for producing the year, $150,000 Claude Worthing- but provided a letter with com- Mooney, also attending as a mem- Mathias/Baker had 48 calls ments about the budget. He wrote ber of the public. “But I want ev- Wardensville had 28 calls partnerships can work,” Olson- video that won the competition. ton Benedum Foundation grant. of supporting a “monetary supple- erybody to pay equally.” HCEAA assisted Wardensville Urtecho said. “One in 10 small He mentioned Applegate spent West Virginia Governor Earl ment for all volunteer agencies, Vacovsky said he thought the with three calls and Mathias/Baker businesses are started by veterans. hours trying to shave one second Ray Tomblin and U.S. Senator Joe not just Fraley’s.” whole operation could run more with 46 calls. We have the Boots to Business pro- of video to adhere to the length re- Manchin III sent letters of con- Strawderman also questioned efficiently without government in- The next meeting of the Hardy the ramifications of staffing coun- tervention. County Emergency Ambulance gram to help them. We also gave quirements. “I learned a lot about gratulations. Chris Strubel of U.S. ty-owned ambulances in lieu of “What I heard described is a Authority will be held on Wednes- $150,000 to the Women’s Business video and audio editing,” Apple- Senator Shelly Moore Capito’s of- volunteer organizations. couple of guys sitting around run- day, Oct. 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Center in Morgantown. gate said. fice was on hand to personally of- “If you begin staffing county ning an ambulance,” he said. “This The meeting will be held at the More women are starting busi- Kapp also thanked Tina Metzer, fer congratulations. Karen Friel, owned ambulances and not work- organization has no structure.” Baker Building on old Route 55 in ing with volunteer agencies to as- Baker. The public is invited to at- nesses now than ever before.” administrator of the New Biz SBA District Director also attend- sist them in providing service, they Medical Director tend. The Growth Accelerator Fund is Launchpad, Wardensville Mayor ed the presentation. will no longer exist,” he said. “If you work with the volunteers you can possibly build those organiza- tions and provide a reliable cost effective system that will serve the needs of their communities.” Strawderman said he did not support the county billing each res- cue squad for use of county staff.

Public Comment “I think you have a fiduciary re- sponsibility to actively solicit bids from private services,” said Roger Vacovsky, a member of the public. “Morgan County went to bid and there were only two compa- nies that responded and the low- est was $2 million,” said HCEAA Board President Paul Lewis. HCEAA Secretary George Crump cautioned that outside companies usually come back to ask for more money, once they get a contract. “You have to be careful about the quality of service you get for your money,” he said. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 7 Former West Virginia Navy W.Va. Residents Can Submit Base Up for Auction Again Questions for Gubernatorial Debate With Republican Bill Cole and “We hope to provide voters ginia to finalize questions for the Democrat Jim Justice agreeing to across the Mountain State an debate. Organizers will also reach (AP) - A 123-acre former Navy former Navy Information Opera- period. participate in the Oct. 4 West Vir- opportunity to learn where the out to educational, business, in- installation in Pendleton County is tions Command installation would The successful bidder was anon- ginia Gubernatorial Debate, resi- state’s major gubernatorial candi- up for auction again after federal be held, in which bidders would be dustry, social and civic leaders for ymous. GSA officials say the high dents of West Virginia are now be- dates stand – in their own words – officials say the previous high bid- able to mail in bids and deposits. input. ing asked to help formulate the on the issues prior to the Novem- ders were “unable to complete the Bids then will be publicly bidders weren’t able to finish the “All of this information will questions that will be used dur- ber 2016 general election,” said transaction.” opened and a winner declared be gathered and used to formu- transaction. ing the event. Don Smith, executive director of The Charleston Gazette-Mail sometime in November. late the actual debate questions,” Before closing last year, the site The West Virginia Press Asso- the West Virginia Press Associa- reports the U.S. General Services The last online auction ended Smith said. ciation and AARP West Virginia, tion. “West Virginians deserve the Administration said in a statement in July, after an $11.2 million bid was being used for intelligence Organizers have outlined 10 with the assistance of West Virgin- opportunity to compare and con- Tuesday that a new auction for the went unchallenged for a 24-hour gathering. ia Public Broadcasting, are host- trast the positions of Democratic general areas of interest and all ing the debate at the Clay Center candidate Jim Justice and Repub- questions should fall within the 10 in Charleston, W.Va. lican candidate Bill Cole. In or- general areas: The 60-minute debate, along ganizing this event, we wanted to No. 1 - Current Events/Disaster with a 30-minute follow-up anal- ensure that all residents – from Response & Recovery ysis by state media representa- Cabell County to Jefferson Coun- No. 2 - Economic Develop- tives, will be televised live across ty, Hancock County to Mercer ment/Job Creation the state on WVPB’s West Vir- County and all points in between No. 3 - Issues Facing West Vir- ginia Channel. It will also be live- – would have live access and thor- ginia’s Aging Population streamed on WVPB, WVPA and ough coverage in their local news- No. 4 - Substance Abuse select newspaper websites. The paper. We also want residents to No. 5 - Second Amendment WVPB broadcast and live-stream share the major concerns from Rights will be made available to all media their region of West Virginia. The No. 6 - Access to Health Care outlets. The debate will originate issues in the Northern Panhandle No. 7 - Infrastructure: High- from the Walker Memorial The- differ from the issues in southern ways and Broadband ater, and will include a “watch” West Virginia, the Eastern Pan- event in the Clay Center’s Bene- handle or central West Virgin- No. 8 - Size of Government dum Grand Lobby. ia, Smith said. No. 9 - Taxes & Revenues The three non-partisan orga- Between now and Oct. 4, orga- No. 10 - Education nizations are now seeking input nizers will collect questions and Questions and suggestions can from West Virginia residents to work with professionals, experts, be emailed to news@moorefield- help identify the key issues across members of the media and mem- examiner.com or to debate@wv- West Virginia. bers of the public across West Vir- press.org

Baker Retail Store Continued from page 1 recommendation of the Planning “I cannot issue a building per- ics.” Commission,” Scott said. mit with incorrect zoning,” Scott The process of rezoning begins According to Section 11-A-5, said. “They can do site work, but with the owner making application “The County Commission will they can’t start a structure. They endeavor to make a decision on with the Planning Commission. must also have an entrance permit The next step is to schedule a the request and recommendation from the Division of Highways and public hearing. A public notice within 10 working days after the must be published in the newspa- County Commission hearing.” a letter from the water and sewer per and the public hearing must be The applicant is notified of the provider.” 30 days after that advertisement. decision of the County Commis- Scott said if the property owner “In addition, all property owners sion by mail. If the zoning change would have applied for a zoning within 250 feet of the property be- is not approved, the applicant has change when the inquiries were ing rezoned will be sent a letter ad- the right to appeal to the Circuit first made, the process would have vising them of the hearing,” Scott Court of Hardy County within 30 been completed by now. said. days of the decision. “Based on the disregard of the Following the public hearing, the “I have told everyone who has zoning issues, I would guess that Planning Commission will make a called concerning the site that re- report to the Hardy County Com- zoning is necessary,” Scott said. neither party is concerned that this mission. “Within 15 days of the re- Residents are concerned the may affect the timeline of applica- port, the County Commission must building will commence without tion approvals or project comple- hold a public meeting to hear the public input. tion,” she said. Back to School Special MENTION THIS AD AND GET 10% OFF or 5% OFF In-stock items. Ordered items Good until the end of September C&P Carpet Plus 108 South Fork Rd, Moorefield • 304-538-6462 A PPLES Golden & Red Delicious, Romes, Staymans T WIN M OUNTAIN F ARM Picked For You • Call for Special Pricing on Utility Grade Shop Early! 304-289-3719 Rada Road off Rt. 220 between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily Purgitsville and Burlington, NO SUNDAY SALES North of Old Fields and Williamsport 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Conceal Carry Continued from page 1 sure there’s a clear, unaltered se- respond in a true emergency. ensure it’s in the ‘safe’ position. includes school parking lots, ball rial number. Before you pay, call Warren also talked about the Release the magazine. Ensure the fields, and school buses. Post of- the police and ask them to run the importance of mentally working chamber is also empty by drawing fices, airports, and most military serial number. Ensure you receive through and visualizing your ac- back the slide, locking it in place, installations are off-limits, because and keep the bill of sale. tions and reactions as a form of and checking the barrel, or by ro- they are federal properties or res- If you’re buying from some- training, in addition to getting on tating the cylinder out of the way ervations. Guns are not permit- one online, ask for the gun’s se- a range and practicing. in a revolver and checking. ted in courthouses, as well as any rial number and the seller’s name “Don’t make the first time you Clean and check your gun reg- area a municipality identifies. And before you meet, agree, or spend see it, when you have to do it,” ularly, to ensure it’s ready if you finally, privately owned locations money. If the seller hesitates to Warren said. “Visualize.” ever need it. can be off-limits. supply either, don’t close the deal. Warren compared people’s reac- The general distance of a violent Convicted felons still cannot Practice drawing the gun from tions under violent confrontational confrontation is about two to three carry guns; neither can those with the holster at least 100 times, be- circumstances to buck fever, which yards. About two to three shots are a domestic violence conviction or fore adding ammunition. Get used got a laugh but also clearly com- fired, and it’s over in about two to petition against them. to that action, particularly if your municated his point. When some- three seconds. Warren warned that anyone who holster has safeties built in, such as thing happens, your body gets an Have a plan. Just as we should chooses to carry, must also know a release over the hammer. adrenaline dump. You lose fine all have plans on getting out of our the laws, especially when crossing Many people want lasers mount- motor skills, you start shaking, homes in case of a fire, we should state lines. Even with a concealed ed on their handguns, but tactical your heart rate sky rockets, and also have plans on how to respond carry permit, West Virginia does lights are better, because they tem- you might even stop breathing. to violence in public places. Situ- not have agreements with all other porarily blind your target and force You might lose the ability to hear ational awareness — literally being states. them to turn their heads. When clearly, or have tunnel vision. All aware of what’s going on around There were also recommenda- you’re nervous, a laser will be hard of these make responding difficult. you, and how the people around tions for selecting a gun, ammuni- to keep steady, and will serve to Take deep, controlled breaths, in you are behaving — is key. tion, and style of carrying. show your location without any through the nose, out through the Warren finished by talking about He recommended side carry, real benefit to you. mouth. how few law enforcement officers upright position, the way most uni- Get ammunition that matches Warren also emphasized that actually ever have to fire their guns, formed law enforcement officers your gun, is full metal jacket (FMJ) shooting should be a last resort. and how in this area, even pulling a carry. and hollow point (HP), and pref- Depending on the situation, it may gun from a holster is relatively in- Find a gun that fits your hand; erably .45 or .357 caliber — what well be smarter to evacuate and frequent. Hollywood would have if when closed around the gun’s Warren called ‘showstoppers.’ This call 911. In the event a citizen does us believe otherwise, but it’s very grip, your fingers are more than a also emphasized the seriousness of shoot, a civil suit is almost certain, possible to carry a gun, and never finger’s width from your palm, the carrying a gun. The point is not to and criminal legal action is pos- need to use it. gun is too big. If your fingers touch look cool, or to carry just because sible, depending on what actually Warren closed with a warning: your palm, it’s too small. you can. The point is to be able to occurs and the outcome. Warning “It’s a solemn responsibility, to Don’t buy a gun from someone stop a dangerous situation. shots, for example, are wanton en- take a life.” you meet in a parking lot. Be pre- If possible, find someone to dangerment. For additional information or to pared to spend between $400 and train you to draw and fire your pis- Finally, ensure you know how to explore additional training oppor- $700, because this is a tool you tol. The better trained you are, the safely unload your gun, and make tunities, contact the Hardy County plan to use to save lives. Make more likely you are to be able to it safe. If there is a safety switch, Sheriff’s Office at 304-530-0222. Wardensville Council Continued from page 1 port is mandated by state code to read aloud a letter from WDA be given to any political jurisdic- President Joe Kapp informing tion that contributes funding to them of his resignation. the CVB. Kapp cited increased responsi- Reeves said the CVB has been bilities with Eastern West Virginia extremely busy promoting tourism Community and Technical College and increasing visitors to Hardy as his reason. County. They have developed a Mayor Barbara Ratcliff thanked new brand, are working on the cre- Kapp for his service to the town. ation of a new website, building an The WDA is in the process of image library, and updating the electing new officers and will re- tourism inventory. They were ac- port to council when that is com- credited by the West Virginia As- pleted. sociation of CVBs and redesigned the grant opportunities for busi- CVB nesses in the tourism industry. water leak detector. The town’s densville Council will be held on Michele Reeves, director of the match is 10 percent or $400. The Monday, Oct. 17 beginning at 7 Hardy County Convention and Grant Received council voted to appropriate the p.m. The meetings are held in the Visitors Bureau presented the an- Ratcliff announced the town matching funds. Conference and Visitors Center on nual report to the council. The re- was the recipient of a $4,000 Gov- Main Street. The public is invited ernor’s Participation Grant for a The next meeting of the War- to attend. ExaminEr

S portS Section [email protected] B September 21, 2016 Cougars Dial In the Right Frequency MMS Takes For Win At Pocahontas County Hardy Crown Against EHEMS

East Hardy’s Austin Whetzel wraps up Pocahontas County’s Logan Davis and attempts to pry the ball loose as Ricky Robinson arrives for reinforcement.

Story & Photos and sounded off with an additional 20 points lin, Brett Tharp, and Austin Whetzel were Moorefield Middle’s Matt Crites catches a pass for a touchdown By Carl Holcomb in response. there for the tackles. against Bryce Tharp and the Cougars in the Junior Hardy Bowl. Moorefield Examiner “We just played hard. I felt like we execut- East Hardy got the ball in Pocahontas ed very well on both sides of the ball,” East County territory at the 39-yard line and The roar of the Cougars was at the right Hardy Coach Chad Williams stated. short field position is something that the Story & Photos Cougars as Moorefield Middle frequency to quiet Pocahontas County with “The goal line stand to start the third Cougars can capitalize on in a hurry. By Carl Holcomb scored 28 straight points to se- a 37-3 victory last Friday in Dunmore. quarter was huge. They could have gotten East Hardy utilized six running plays to Moorefield Examiner cure the win. The National Radio Observatory in near- some momentum and gotten back into the score in two minutes, but the famous aerial Moorefield Middle garnered by Green Bank puts the Warriors in a quiet thing, but to get them second and one inside attack would come later haunting the War- The defending Potomac Valley two touchdowns within the next zone with no radio transmission including the one and hold them to a field goal. Next riors. League champion Yellow Jack- two minutes of action. cell towers, so East Hardy found ways to thing you know we are driving back down McDonald and Mullin carried the load ets kept the bragging rights for On the ensuing kickoff, Jen- communicate with just enough noise to win. the field and scoring.” with each gaining a first down, then Mullin Hardy County with a 47-16 vic- kins hurdled a defender to reach One of the biggest buffers was at the start East Hardy only needed two minutes to punched the ball in from inside the one yard tory over EHEMS in the Junior Cougars territory at the 43-yard of the third quarter as Pocahontas County score on its opening possession and kept the line at 8:11 and Nick Miller added the extra Hardy Bowl last Wednesday. line. took advantage of an onside kick before be- Warriors at bay. point for a 7-nil lead. “Always happy to get the brag- On third down, Mongold ing silenced inches from the goal line result- Pocahontas County had the ball to com- On defense, Miller and Whetzel joined ging rights,” Moorefield Middle rushed for 32 yards into the red ing in just a field goal. mence the contest, but failed to muster a Luke French for a sack on second down of Coach Eric Linville commented. zone at the nine yard line and At that point East Hardy had a 17-3 lead first down as Cougars defenders Phillip Mul- Continued on page 2B “They’re tough, tougher than was forced out of bounds by people tell them. They have good Dove and Bryce Tharp. athletes and Adam [Simmons] Jenkins moved the ball to the will get them squared out. I hate one yard line and was stopped by that we gave up the points on the Dove. punt, but our punt streak is over. Mongold punched the ball in East Hardy Passes The Lady Vikings’ Test Overcoming adversity was key, for a touchdown and added the the first string guys week in and two-point conversion for a 14-8 week out I preach we need to lead with one minute left in the Story & Photos Wilson delivered an ace, then both sides of the court, then Baker Cassell made a block, but it play more than one quarter. This first quarter. By Carl Holcomb Earle’s attack went wide. made a dig on an attack buy Wis- was saved by Petersburg’s Keri week we got two and a half. I’m EHEMS started at their own Moorefield Examiner Cassell dinked the ball twice for newski and Cassell finished with a Vanmeter and the Lady Vikings very happy with the leadership.” 14-yard line and Billy Smith points as East Hardy took a 7-2 spike to go up 23-14. Continued on page 4B Moorefield Middle (3-0) fum- made a 20-yard catch and was The Lady Cougars aced the test lead. bled the first play from scrim- tackled by Isaac Van Meter. given by Class AA Petersburg last Petersburg’s Callie Wisnewski mage, but recovered at the Facing third down on the sec- Tuesday in Baker: 25-16, 25-16, swung for an attack, but Cassell 34-yard line and turned the pos- ond play of the second quarter, EHEMS pass was intercepted by 25-18. was there for a block. session into a touchdown. On second down, Moore- Moorefield Middle’s Jenkins for “I think they were a little more An attack by Earle was met with a dig by Emma Baker, then landed field Middle’s Matthew Jenkins a pick six touchdown return at prepared mentally this week,” the 7:10 mark, 20-8. in the net. picked up a first down on an 11- East Hardy coach Marsha Hahn The Cougars pounced with Petersburg Mariah Bennett yard run, then Kennan Mongold remarked. added another chain moving play a 45 yard catch by Tharp to the made a dig sending the ball over “They were looking to prove in East Hardy territory at the 45. Moorefield Middle 22-yard line. the net, but the return met the to themselves they could do it. Mongold got the handoff again However, this good fortune barrier. Tonight we had really good pass- and dodged tackles to the red would dissipate as EHEMS was Earle served three consecutive es which always helps. We didn’t zone at the 15-yard line where denied a first down with stops by aces to cut the deficit to 9-7. have kids chasing balls into the net EHEMS defender Andrew Jenkins, Hayden Baldwin, and The Lady Vikings made an er- Joseph Hines. and we didn’t have a whole lot of Tharp tracked him down. ror, then Cassell served an ace. Three plays later, Mongold The Yellow Jackets took over free balls.” Miller and Hahn made kills for scored on a three yard touch- on downs at the 14 yard line and East Hardy Volleyball got the a 13-9 edge. down run for a 6-0 lead with kick Roger Myers made a 36-yard scoring started with a tap point by East Hardy had two attacks go failing at the 5:17 mark. catch on a pass from Van Meter. Shannon Hahn, but the next at- awry, then Petersburg’s Reece The Cougars got the ball at An errant throw and a blocked tack went out. Hedrick delivered an ace to make the 36 yard line and two carries pass by Tharp forced third down, but Mongold came through with An attack by East Hardy’s it 14-12. by Tharp plus a defensive penalty a first down run to the 40-yard Abigail Wilson was saved by Pe- A dig by Hahn went over the provided a first down at the 48- yard line. line and an EHEMS penalty add- tersburg’s Sarah Mullenex, yet net and the Lady Vikings touched couldn’t be returned. Christian Dove reached mid- ed five yards. the net in the process, then Hahn Matt Crites leapt to snatch Brooke Miller’s serve landed in field for EHEMS, then Dove scored two aces. passed to Tharp for a 50-yard the ball and scored on a 35-yard the net as the first set was evened Petersburg hit the net again and touchdown and Tharp tacked on route and Myers added the con- at two points apiece. Wilson garnered a point off an the two-point conversion for an version reception for a 28-8 lead Maxine Cassell fired the ball attack not returned, then Miller 8-6 edge with 3:01 left in the first with 3:25 left in the first half. for the Lady Cougars and the ball added two kills for a 21-12 advan- East Hardy’s Abigail Wilson launches an attack against the Lady quarter. EHEMS went three and out deflected off Petersburg’s Marissa tage. Vikings during last week’s match in Baker. This would turn out to be due to a fumble, incomplete pass, Earle out of bounds. There were a couple errors on the first and only lead for the Continued on page 4B 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Cougars Dial In Continued from page 1B Robinson and Miller made extra point for the final score of stops for no gain on defense and 37-3 with 9:52 remaining. quarterback Wyatt Workman. an incomplete pass came before a East Hardy backup quarterback East Hardy’s Ricky Robinson Warriors punt. Clay Skovron was injured on a recovered a fumble on the next East Hardy took over at the play, but got up and was helped to play, giving the Cougars the ball Pocahontas County 42-yard line. the sideline. at the Pocahontas County 23-yard The first play from scrimmage Pocahontas County marched 62 line. resulted in a touchdown strike yards in a dozen plays with six min- Tharp made a four yard catch from McDonald to Funkhouser at utes left against the Cougars’ sec- after an offensive foul, then Aden the 4:45 mark and the extra point ond defense with the help of two Funkhouser dove for a catch and a was added for a 17-0 advantage. face mask penalties, but failed to first down at the 13-yard line. East Hardy’s Chance Dove score. There was encroachment on the tackled Mason on an eight yard McDonald went 12-for-24 for defense as East Hardy looked at run, then Robinson and French 224 passing yards with two touch- first and goal from the eight yard dropped him for a two-yard loss. downs and added 76 yards on the line. Robinson tripped up Wyatt ground with another score. Mullin was stopped at the line Workman for another loss and Mullin led the ground attack of scrimmage by Pocahontas Pocahontas County punted. with ten carries for 100 yards with County’s Logan Davis and Hunter McDonald converted a third two touchdowns. Wilfong, then Keith Harrah tack- Funkhouser made four catches led McDonald at the seven,. down into first down on a nine yard scramble to the outside with for 95 yards and 2 TD. A pitch from McDonald to Clay “Offensively we ran a balanced East Hardy’s Brett Tharp made a great effort for a diving catch attempt against the Warriors in Dunmore Skovron converted into a passing a hurdle into the bench area at midfield. attack and I thought Phillip [Mul- last Friday. attempt, but it went awry. lin] ran the ball great, the best I East Hardy settled for a 25-yard A deep pass was just missed on a dive by Tharp then Funkhouser have seen him play. The passing field goal by Miller at the 3:58 game clicked and we had a lot of ing some catches. It was an all- they didn’t have any success run- be and we have the goal of 14-0,” mark, 10-0. garnered a pass for five yards. guys step up and make great catch- around good effort by everybody. ning the ball. I expected us to be Coach Williams concluded. The defense went back to work Dilley knocked the ball out of the hands of Tharp, then Robin- es. Aden [Funkhouser] made two Defensively, I couldn’t be more good, but not that good against The Cougars moved up to the as the Warriors tried to go to the great touchdown catches. When proud of those guys. That’s a big, the run. We’re 3-0 and that’s a air, but East Hardy cornerback son punted the ball deep to the top spot in the rankings and will three yard line. Brett [Tharp] is banged up, you strong physical running team and great start, but everybody started Adam Larson deflected a pass. host Tygarts Valley for Homecom- The Warriors added a small see Clay [Skovron] making a div- the way we stopped them was just the season with the goal of being Whetzel and Robinson dropped ing catch and Jeffrey [Mills] mak- great. Other than the one drive, 14-0. 3-0 is where we expected to ing this Friday. Davis for a loss, then Workman chunk of yardage to close the first found an opening to the outside half, trailing 17-0. before being hauled down by Pocahontas County caught the Skovron near midfield. Cougars off guard with the onside A bad pitch created an 11-yard kick to begin the second half and loss for Pocahontas County, then nearly got a touchdown out of it, Skovron wrestled Morgan Mason but the defense clamped down al- Moorefield Crushes Tucker County 48 – 21 on a screen play forcing a punt. lowing just a field goal. A deep punt to the seven yard The Warriors made an onside Scoring Summary: [Mason Johnson], kick blocked. Poling], Callaway kick good. MHS Sloan Williams 9-12 line had the Cougars in a hole, but kick again, but Tharp was there 1:25 Moorefield - Bright 27- •4th Quarter 136 yards, 4 TD for the recovery. •1st Quarter McDonald connected with Funk- yard TD catch [Williams], Seth 11:52 Tucker County - Kolby TCHS Poling 5-17 59 TD McDonald dodged tackles for 7:13 Moorefield - Varsey houser for breathing room to the Wilson kick good. Hunt punt blocked, recovered a 21 yard run before Workman Bright 20-yard TD catch [pass 15-yard line where Logan Dilley by Jon Paugh for TD, two-point •Rushing caught up with him at the 27 yard by Sloan Williams], kick failed. made the tackle. •3rd Quarter conversion catch Moss [Poling] MHS Jacob Stickley 21-147 Jeffrey Mills picked up two line. 10:25 Moorefield - Stickley 10:03 Moorefield - Bright 46- TD yards to close the first quarter, McDonald connected with •2nd Quarter 14-yard TD run, Wilson kick yard TD run, Wilson kick good. MHS Varsey Bright 10-106 2 then a leaping grab by Skovron Funkhouser for a 27-yard touch- 11:16 Moorefield - Bright 12- good. 3:40 Moorefield - Grant TD didn’t result in a catch with his down pass and the kick increased yard TD catch [Williams], Jacob 8:09 Moorefield - Bright Keller 15-yard TD catch [Wil- TCHS Poling 15-46 feet landing out of bounds by the the score to 24-3 at the 7:39 mark. Stickley two-point conversion 1-yard TD run, Wilson kick liams], kick failed. Warriors sideline and a punt en- Tackles by East Hardy’s Chance run. sued. Dove, Funkhouser and Skovron good. •Receiving •Statistical Leaders: Pocahontas County failed to get forced a punt. 6:45 Tucker County - Wil- 3:44 Tucker County - Jordan Logan Mongold 3-79 a pass on a strong eagle defense The Cougars were flagged for liam Callaway 26-yard TD catch Moss 14-yard TD catch [Luke Passing Varsey Bright 3-59 3 TD with Robinson applying pressure, an illegal block during the punt then Skovron was quick to make return putting the ball back at the stops on a handful of yards prior seven, then Skovron made a 33- to a punt. yard catch and was tackled by Ir- On third down. the Cougars vine. The Old MasTer gained a first down on a 26-yard After a two-yard run by Mullin, reception by Tharp inside mid- two errant passes led to a punt. By Jay Fisher ter since WVU played them – they had a tough, ing Big 12 undefeated team. TCU, Oklahoma field. Pocahontas County was stopped late loss to Top 20 Georgia this past week. That State and Texas Tech all follow a pattern of in the backfield by Sager, French, East Hardy’s Cole Swanson WVU had a bye week, which was probably gives reason for some positive feelings. The great offense, but questionable defense. That and Miller creating another punt. made a 15-yard reception to move a good thing. It gave Skyler Howard some breakdowns on defense in the Youngstown is especially true for Tech. Mullin broke free from tackles the chains at the Pocahontas time for his ribs to heal, and likely allowed state game are still cause for concern. The Big Next up, the Mountaineers will travel to Fed County 39-yard line. and dashed to the end zone for the coaches and players to focus on improving 12 seems down this year. Oklahoma has played Ex Field (home of the Washington Redskins) Mills made a 25-yard first down a 34-yard touchdown providing a things from the first two games. a tough schedule, but did not look good in its to take on BYU. This is not your father’s BYU, catch in the red zone at the 10- 30-3 advantage at 3:19. For the fans, it gives us time to reflect (and two blowout losses. Baylor is still dangerous, which would have fit in well with the high- yard line, but East Hardy failed In the fourth quarter, McDon- overreact) to college football’s first three but its offense hasn’t been clicking 100% the octane offenses and low-rent defenses of the to produce a score with a missed ald scored on a 13-yard quarter- weeks. For instance, Missouri has looked bet- last two weeks. And they are the only remain- field goal. back keeper and Miller added the Continued on page 4B

LOST RIVER 304-897-6971 8079 SR 259, Lost River, WV 26810 WARDENSVILLE SOUTH BRANCH 304-897-3300 304-538-2816 285 E. Main St., 7570 US Hwy 220 S, Wardensville, WV 26851 Moorefield, WV 26836 David A. Rudich - Broker , Tim Ramsey - Realtor ® , Ann Morgan - Realtor ® , Lynn Judy - Realtor ® , Ken Judy - Realtor ® , Vicki Johnson - Realtor ® , Paul Yandura - Realtor ® , Al Gramprie - Realtor ® , Donald Hitchcock - Realtor ® MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 3B

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PICKS Joey Kris Matt Sam Nathan Eric Herman Judy Tim James Lynnie Faron Buddy WEEK 5 Vetter Kerr Martin Williams Walters Linville Whetzel Ball Thorne Heishman Lucas Shanholtz Cullers RECORD: 17-3 18-2 18-2 17-3 14-6 14-6 14-6 17-3 17-3 17-3 14-6 14-6 18-2 Moorefield vs Moorefield Moorefield S. Harrison Moorefield S. Harrison Moorefield Moorefield Moorefield Moorefield Moorefield Moorefield Moorefield Moorefield South Harrison East Hardy vs East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy East Hardy Tygarts Valley Pendleton Co. at Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Meadow Bridge Petersburg vs Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Weir Hampshire vs Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mtn. Ridge Mountain Ridge WEEK 4 RESULTS Moorefield 48, Tucker Co. 21 East Hardy 37, Pocahontas Co. 3Pendleton Co. 40, Bath Co., Va. 12 Petersburg 31, S. Garrett 22 Keyser 28, Weir 14 FACEBOOK PICKS WINNER: Week 4 – Justin Smith

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NICK MILLER CROWD OF THE WEEK PAXTON COBY 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 EHEMS Receives Donation Lost River Revolution Won Title

The EHEMS Football team received donations from several business owners and alumni for new uni- forms and helmets this season. Donations were from: Alex Foltz of Triple A Farms, Nathan Delawder of Delawder Electric and Home Services, Jeff Davis of Weimer Automotive, Jody and Cindy Orndorff of The Lost River Revolution 10U won the Petersburg Invitational Softball Championship during Labor Day Moorefield Collision Center, and Charles Mongold of Charles Mongold Trucking. Photo from EHEMS weekend with a 6-0 victory over the Morgantown Thunder. Photo by Stephanie Miller

East Hardy Passes The Old Master Continued from page 1B up there and stop them from scor- flected out, then Lyons made a kill After a kill by Wisnewski, Wil- Continued from page 2B ing points. It was pretty good to- before the final set point went to son’s attack was defended with touched the net on the ensuing at- current Big 12. The Cougars have struggled on offense so far. Through night [attacks]. We can hit harder East Hardy on a serve into the net an error as Mullenex touched the tack. three games, their highest point total is just 19. They have had passing sometimes, but it was good,” East by Wisnewski, 25-16. net. The Lady Cougars served into and running the ball, and have lacked explosiveness. There is talk that Hardy middle blocker Abigail Shannon Hahn served to be- the net, then Vanmeter made an Wisnewski made push point they may bench Taysom Hill in favor of Tanner Magnum at quarterback. Wilson stated. gin the third set and Petersburg’s ace before the final serve went out and the Lady Vikings serve went If that happens, he will need the line to block better and the receivers to The next serve went into the Mullenex attack was met with a do a better job. (Cynical Mountaineer fans will no doubt expect this to to end the set, 25-16. out to make it 19-13. net, then Julia Hahn set for Cas- dig by Julia Hahn and Wilson fin- be the week that BYU finally gets it together on offense, because they’ve East Hardy started the second Cassell spiked the ball off an sell to make a spike. ished with a kill. seen it happen too often before). set with a kill by Wilson off a set assist from Julia Hahn, then Wis- Cassell made another kill after Shannon Hahn delivered an newski made an attack and it was However, the defense for BYU has been very solid, giving up no more by Hahn. than 20 points in a game. I do think WVU will be the most well-rounded a serve into the net once again. ace to take a 2-0 lead, but the next blocked into the net by Cassell. Julia Hahn and Baker made then Miller’s attack wasn’t re- offense they have yet, and with an extra week to prepare, hopefully the serve went awry. The next serve landed in the good passes on the back row, then turned. Wilson made an attack which Mountaineers will have a solid game plan in place. net, then Watts’ attack wasn’t re- a save by Earle was returned into Julia Hahn set for Shannon was deflected out, then Miller’s BYU is dangerous because they do seem to be due for a breakout turned, 21-15. the net. Hahn on a kill to increase the ad- serve was returned out of bounds. game offensively, and WVU will need to play with more focus and effort Shannon Hahn and Miller Wisnewski got a point as an at- vantage to 19-5. Cassell made a block for a 5-1 this week than against Youngstown. I don’t think that will be an issue. made points with Baker serving, tack couldn’t be lifted above the Petersburg’s Madison Lyons lead, but Lyons answered with a They do have their backs against a wall; BYU certainly doesn’t want a 23-15. net, then Miller responded with made three kills and Vanmeter spike. third loss in September. But I do think this is what will happen. WVU, A service error and an attack 27-21. a kill. added another point to close the A couple errors by both teams sailing out gave the Lady Vikings The women’s soccer team achieved a historic milestone this week. The Lady Vikings returned a gap to 21-10. created points, then Petersburg’s They were ranked #1 in two of the biggest polls (Top Drawer and Soc- serve by Miller into the net and an Cassell blocked a shot for a Casey Watts garnered a kill. two points, 23-17. cer America). However, their stay at the top will be short lived. After a attack by Vanmeter sailed out. 23-12 score, then Hannah Fogel Shannon Hahn set for Miller, Lyons made a kill, then Hedrick convincing 3-0 over previously undefeated Princeton, WVU fell to #9 Cassell made two kills and after served for the Lady Cougars. who made a spike for a 10-5 lead served into the net. Georgetown in double overtime, 1-0. As usual, WVU had more shots, a timeout, two attacks by Peters- Shannon Hahn finished the An attack by Wisnewski created over the Lady Vikings. but they just couldn’t convert the shots to goals. That’s been a trend this burg went out of bounds as the match with an ace, 25-18. a defensive mistake as East Hardy Wisnewski made a kill, Mulle- year, and if they get better at finishing, they will be national title con- In JV action, the Lady Cougars Lady Cougars built an 8-2 lead. touched the net. nex served an ace, and Vanmeter tenders. Still, they should stay at or near the Top 5, and can be in posi- After a kill by Cassell, Wilson Wisnewski garnered a kill and got an attack to land off a dig at- won 25-18 in both sets. tion for a top seed in the NCAA tournament. delivered four aces and Peters- the following Petersburg serve tempt by Cassell to create a 16-11 East Hardy hosts Pendleton Notes: Kickoff for the BYU game is 3:30, and it will be televised by burg made two errors making it went out as it was now a serve for score. County tomorrow. ESPN2…WVU is receiving votes in the coaches poll, but still well out- 15-3. match point. Julia Hahn made a sensational The Lady Cougars will be side the top 25…The men’s soccer team is playing incredible defense. “I was pretty excited to get the The Lady Vikings responded save along the bench area and it studying hard for the next quiz They had a scoreless tie with UMBC and thumped George Mason 3-0. win. It feels good to be able to get with an attack by Wisnewski de- went over the net for a point. served on the court. They haven’t given up a goal in five straight games.

MMS Takes Continued from page 1B A bad snap, then a sack by Bald- pired in the quarter with Baldwin win and a scramble stopped by adding the extra point, 41-16. and sack by Moorefield Middle’s Will Brown forced a punt. The Cougars fumbled the ball Hines and Crites. Moorefield Middle got the to start the fourth quarter and Moorefield Middle needed just ball at the 34-yard line and Mon- the Yellow Jackets’ Silas Inskeep six plays and two minutes to score gold was taken down for a loss by recovered the ball at the 37-yard a touchdown. Brayden Ritchie, then there was line. The Yellow Jackets started at an errant pass. Moorefield Middle scored a the EHEMS 44-yard line and Jen- Van Meter was tackled for a touchdown in nine plays with John kins grabbed a first down at the 33 seven yard loss by Christian Rob- Lahmeyer punching the ball in and was brought down by a pride inson to force a punt and this was from one yard out with 3:11 re- of Cougars led by Alex Miller. where everything went wrong. maining, 47-16. Mongold made two carries to The snap went too high for A 17-yard play by Ritchie got get a first down at the seven yard Baldwin, who was set to punt, then the Cougars in MMS territory at line and stopped by Bryce Tharp. Baldwin retrieved the ball in the the 34-yard line, but time ran out Mongold scored two plays later end zone and missed a rugby style to end the game. and the kick failed as the Yellow kick as the Cougars surrounded “Moorefield is a good team. Jackets went up 34-8. him and Miller covered the ball They pushed us around,” EHEMS EHEMS made one play by for a touchdown. coach Adam Simmons noted. Tharp to close the first half. Tharp added the conversion to Moorefield Middle has anoth- To start the third quarter, slice the deficit to 34-16 at the 3:07 er year to relish being the best in EHEMS had the ball at midfield mark. Hardy County. and Tharp made a reception with Moorefield Middle burned the The Yellow Jackets travel to Ca- MMS called for a face mask pen- clock with running plays before pon Bridge this afternoon at 4:00 alty moving the ball to the 37-yard Mongold took the ball in for a 10- p.m., while EHEMS visits Peters- line. yard touchdown run as time ex- burg Middle tonight at 7:00 p.m. Moorefield Middle’s Hayden Baldwin tackles Cougars’ Noah Lang during the Junior Hardy Bowl. S ATURDAY S EPT. 24 10 A.M. PUBLIC AUCTION LIVING ESTATE OF RUBY LIPSCOMB 340 JC Markwood Road, Old Fields, WV From Wal Mart - 7.4 miles to left on JC Markwood Road, then 3/10 mile on right.

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have been featured in magazines, the Book Expo of America in New York City, WV Reading Confer- ence, and national TV. Melinda’s latest book, “Chilly Billy”, recent- ly received the coveted first place gold award for Readers’ Favorite in the Children’s Social Issues Cat- egory, which will be recognized lat- er this fall in Miami, Florida. Melinda’s books feature les- sons from nature and offer excel- lent life skills for both young and old. Lessons include making good choices, handling peer pressure, dealing with life’s ups and downs, and facing your fears. Titles of the other three books are, “The Day the Snapdragons Snapped Back,” “Fraidy Cat,” and “We Helped.” Melinda currently lives in Rom- ney, but has strong ties to Hardy County folks, having served as WVU 4-H Extension Agent in Hardy County from 1973-1980. 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Advertising rates in this section: $7.00 first 25 words. Ten cents per word each additional word. Blind ads double the above rates. Dis- form or application for employment or to make an inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses the following: play state law. Only current paid-up accounts will be allowed to charge classified and/or display advertising. All others must be paid in Directly or indirectly any limitation, specifications or discrimination as to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical advance. Political advertising must be paid in advance. The Moorefield Examiner assumes no financial responsibility for typographical handicap, marital status, sex, age or any intent to make such limitation, specification or discrimination. Rentals and Real Estate: Notice: errors in advertisements; only one corrected classified insertion can be printed at no charge, so immediate notification regarding incor- All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limita- rect classified advertisements is required. The Moorefield Examiner reserves the right to be an unlawful employment practice, unless tion, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, martial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such based on bonafide occupational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security regulations established by the United preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 7B

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF by that certain Deed of Trust dated June the Office of the Clerk of the County Com- foreclosure sale will be deemed to consti- said services shall be in accordance with for the Plaintiff to obtain a judgment as well VALUABLE REAL ESTATE 18, 2015, and duly recorded in the Office mission of Hardy County, West Virginia, in tute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL Chapter 5G of the Code of West Virginia. as to be allowed to sell the property left The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by of the Clerk of the County Commission Book 261, at Page 112. At the time of the BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. Contracts are to be awarded on a fixed fee behind and abandoned by the Defendants. virtue of the authority vested in it by that of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed execution of the Deed of Trust, this property 6) The total purchase price is payable basis. All consultants interested in being It appearing that the Defendant, Empc- certain Deed of Trust dated February 10, of Trust Book 289, at Page 50, To Boldy was reported to have a mailing address of to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the considered for this project must submit a Biomass of Moorefield, LLC, et aI’s where- 2004, and duly recorded in the Office of the Go, LLC did convey unto William H. Bean 24 W. Main Street #24A, Wardensville, WV date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total pur- proposal detailing qualifications, technical abouts are unknown, it is ORDERED that Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy and Oscar M. Bean, Trustee, certain real 26851. Pill & Pill, PLLC was appointed as chase price payable to the Trustee at sale. expertise, management/staffing capabili- they do appear and serve upon William County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust property described in said Deed of Trust; Substitute Trustee by an APPOINTMENT Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee ties and related prior experience. H. Judy, III, Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose ad- Book 192, at Page 607, Robert G. Brewer, and the beneficiary has elected to appoint OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated July 29, The aid of the competitive process is to dress is Judy & Judy, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Jr. and Anne Louise Brewer did convey Pill & Pill, PLLC as Substitute Trustee by 2016, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book BY: objectively select the firm who will provide Box 636, Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836, unto M. Shannon Brown, Trustee, certain a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the 296, at Page 238. The Borrower defaulted Pill & Pill, PLLC the highest quality of service at a realistic answer or other defense to the Complaint real property described in said Deed of aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and default hav- under the Note and Deed of Trust and the 85 Aikens Center fee. Accordingly technical qualifications filed in this action on or before October 24, Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to ing been made under the aforementioned Substitute Trustee has been instructed to Edwin Miller Boulevard and experience will be weighed heavily. 2016, at the hour of 9:30 a.m., otherwise appoint Pill & Pill, PLLC as Substitute Trust- Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substi- foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accord- P.O. Box 440 Selected respondents will be interviewed an Order granting a judgment and to be al- ee by a Substitution of Trustee recorded in tute Trustee having been instructed by the ingly, the Substitute Trustee will sell the fol- Martinsburg, WV 25402 and the firm judged most qualified will be lowed to sell the property left behind and the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and default secured party to foreclose thereunder, will lowing described property to the highest (304) 263-4971 asked to prepare a final proposal which abandoned by the Defendants. having been made under the aforemen- offer for sale at public auction at the front bidder at the front door of the Courthouse [email protected] would include fees for said services. A copy of said Complaint can be ob- tioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned door of the Hardy County Courthouse, in of Hardy County, in Moorefield, West Vir- 9/21, 9/28 2c Please submit all requested information tained from the undersigned Clerk at her Substitute Trustee having been instructed Moorefield, West Virginia, on ginia, on the following date: no later than 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, office located in Moorefield in said County by the secured party to foreclose thereun- Monday, October 3, 2016, at 1:06 PM October 3, 2016 at 1:10 p.m. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR October 5, 2016 to Terry Lively, Region 8 and State. der, will offer for sale at public auction at The following described real estate, with All that certain tract or parcel of real ENGINEERING PROPOSAL Planning and Development Council, 131 Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court the front door of the Hardy County Court- its improvements, easements and appurte- estate, together with all rights, rights-of- The Town of Wardensville, Hardy Providence Lane, Petersburg, West Virgin- of Hardy County, West Virginia, this the house, in Moorefield, West Virginia, on nances thereunto belonging, situate in the ways, improvements and appurtenances County, West Virginia, is in the process of ia 26847. Interested firms should contact 12th day of September, 2016. Monday, October 3, 2016, at 1:00 PM Moorefield Corp. District, Hardy County, thereunto belonging, being located and obtaining engineering services to provide the Region 8 PDC at www.regioneight.org/ KIMBERLY HARTMAN The following described real estate, with West Virginia, and more particularly de- situate in the Town of Wardensville, Capon design, construction, and inspection ser- projectopportunities for a copy of the pro- Clerk its improvements, easements and appurte- scribed as follows: Corporate District, Hardy County, West vices for a wastewater improvement proj- posal format. 9/21, 9/28 2c nances thereunto belonging, situate in the All that certain tract or parcel of real Virginia, on the north side of Main Street ect consisting of a chlorination building Attention is directed to the fact that the Moorefield District, Hardy County, West estate, together with all rights, rights-of- and designated as Unit 24-A of Cacapon and other necessary improvements to the Town will undertake the project with State LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Virginia, and more particularly described ways, improvements and appurtenances Village Town Houses, containing 1,703.934 wastewater system. Professional services and Federal funds. The selected firm will AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE as follows: thereunto belonging, lying and being situ- square feet, more or less, as set forth and will include (preparation of bidding and be required to comply with Title VI of the That certain parcel of real estate, togeth- ate at 109 North Main Street in the Town described on a Plat of Survey prepared by contracting documents, (2) participation Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order Notice of Application er with all rights, improvements, privileges, of Moorefield, Moorefield Corporate Dis- Edward J. Mayhew, Professional Surveyor, in the evaluation of bids received, and (3) 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and Notice is given that Pilgrim’s Pride Cor- rights-of-way and appurtenances thereun- trict, Hardy County, West Virginia, contain- and of record in the Office of the Clerk of monitoring and inspection of construc- Urban Development Act of 1974, Section poration has applied to the West Virginia to belonging or in anyway pertaining, situ- ing 0.60 acres, more or less, and being the County Commission of Hardy County, tion activities to insure compliance with 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Department of Environmental Protection, ate, lying and being in Moorefield District, more particularly described by metes and West Virginia, in Map Book No. 5, at Page plans and specifications. Procurement of Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement Division of Air Quality, for a Class II Admin- Hardy County, West Virginia, being more bounds description incorporated in that 149, and on a Plat of Survey of record in said services shall be in accordance with and Access to records provisions and all istrative Update of Permit R13-1863E at the particularly described as follows, to-wit: certain Deed to Arthur and Evelyn Valotto Map Book 8, at Page 107, to which refer- Chapter 5G of the Code of West Virginia. other requirements as related to federally Moorefield Prepared Foods Plant located Lot No. 236, Section 13, “Ashton dated August 22, 1983, and of record in ence is now made for a more particular de- Contracts are to be awarded on a fixed fee funded projects. on South Main Street in Moorefield, Hardy Woods”, as is more fully shown upon a the Office of the Clerk of the County Com- scription of said real estate and for any and basis. All consultants interested in being The Town will afford full opportunity County, West Virginia. The latitude and Plat of Survey thereof, prepared by L & W mission of Hardy County, West Virginia, all pertinent purposes. considered for this project must submit a for minority/disadvantaged business en- longitude coordinates are: 39.058407 and Enterprises, Inc., dated October 24, 2003, in Deed Book No. 176, at Page 726, and Being the same tract or parcel of real proposal detailing qualifications, technical terprises to submit a show of interest in -78.971905. and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of further described on a Plat of Survey pre- estate conveyed unto Heather C. Boyd expertise, management/staffing capabili- response to this invitation and will not The applicant estimates the potential the County Commission of Hardy County, pared by David O. Heishman, Licensed from the Secretary of Housing and Urban ties and related prior experience. discriminate against any interested firm or increase to discharge the following Regu- West Virginia, in Plat Book 7, at Page 21. Land Surveyor, of record in the aforesaid Development, and/or his successors, by The aid of the competitive process is to individual on the grounds of race, creed, lated Air Pollutants will be: PM of 1.19 tons THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO Clerk’s Office in Deed Book No. 176, at Leo Vukelj for Ofori & Associates, as duly objectively select the firm who will provide color, sex, age, handicap or national origin per year (tpy); PM10 of 1.19 tpy; PM2.5 of those covenants, restriction and assess- Page 731, to which reference is now made appointed delegate of the U.S. Department the highest quality of service at a realistic in the contract award. 1.19 tpy; VOC of 0.83 tpy; SO2 of 0.08 tpy; ments more particularly set forth in that for a more particular description of said of Housing and Urban Development, by fee. Accordingly technical qualifications Barbara Ratcliff, Mayor CO of 8.70 tpy; NOx of 16.43 tpy; and total Supplementary Declaration of Reserva- real estate and for any and all other per- Deed dated May 5, 2011, and to be record- and experience will be weighed heavily. 9/21, 9/28 2c HAPs of 0.29 tpy. tions and Restrictive Covenants, dated tinent purposes; LESS HOWEVER, a 0.08 ed in the Office of the Clerk of the County Selected respondents will be interviewed Startup of operation is planned to be- December 5, 2003, made by WV Hunter, acre tract of real estate conveyed unto the Commission of Hardy County, West Virgin- and the firm judged most qualified will be IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY gin on or about the 5th day of December, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Trustees of Duffy Memorial United Method- ia, prior to or contemporaneously with the asked to prepare a final proposal which COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA 2016. Written comments will be received recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s office in ist Church from the Hardy County Rural recordation of this instrument. Reference would include fees for said services. WILLIAM H. JUDY, III, d/b/a by the West Virginia Department of Envi- Deed Book 277, at Page 196. Development Authority by Deed of record is hereby made to the aforesaid deed and Please submit all requested information JUDY AND JUDY REAL ESTATE ronmental Protection, Division of Air Qual- THIS CONVEYANCE IS FURTHER SUB- in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed other documents therein referred to and no later than 4:00 p.m. On Wednesday, PLAINTIFF ity, 601 57th Street, Charleston, WV 25304, JECT TO all rights-of-way and easements Book No. 330, at Page 682, leaving 0.52 same are incorporated herein, by refer- October 5, 2016 to Terry Lively, Region 8 VS. for at least 30 calendar days from the date of record and in existence, including but acres, more or less. ence, for all proper and pertinent reasons. Planning and Development Council, 131 ANDREW R. HAMMAKER of publication of this notice. not limited to the right of the party of the At the time of the execution of the Deed The real estate is identified for tax as- Providence Lane, Petersburg, West Virgin- DEFENDANT Any questions regarding this permit ap- first party and all property owners within of Trust, this property was reported to have sessment purposes in the Hardy County ia 26847. Interested firms should contact CIVIL ACTION NO. : 16-C-26 plication should be directed to the DAQ Ashton Woods, their guests and invitees, a mailing address of 109 North Main Street, Assessor’s Office on Tax Map 1, as Parcel the Region 8 PDC at www.regioneight.org / at (304) 9260499, Extension 1250, during to use all Roads, and Other Common Fa- Moorefield, WV 26836. 0070.0001. project opportunities for a copy of the pro- ORDER OF PUBLICATION normal business hours. cilities within said subdivision. AND BEING the same real estate which The real estate is subject to any and all posal format. The object of the above entitled action Dated this the (PLEASE INSERT DATE) At the time of the execution of the Deed was conveyed to To Boldy Go, LLC, by rights-of-ways and/or easements in chain Attention is directed to the fact that the is for the Plaintiff to obtain a judgment as day of September, 2016. of Trust, this property was reported to Deed dated June 18, 2015, from Richard of title, and to prescriptive rights-of-ways, if Town will undertake the project with State well as to be allowed to sell the Harley Da- have a mailing address of Lot 236 Ashton Lee Thompson and Randy Jay Bailey, any, that may exist but are not depicted in and Federal funds. The selected firm will vidson Motorcycle. By: Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation Woods, Moorefield, WV 26836. and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the public records. be required to comply with Title VI of the It appearing that the Defendant, An- Dave Townsend AND BEING the same real estate which the County Commission of Hardy County, Being the same property conveyed to Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order drew R. Hammaker’s whereabouts are Vice President was conveyed to Robert G. Brewer, Jr. West Virginia, in Deed Book 335, at Page Heather Christine Boyd by the Deed dated 11246, Section 109 of the Housing and unknown, it is ORDERED that they do ap- 214 South Main Street and Anne Louise Brewer by Deed dated 521. May 5, 2011 and recorded in Deed Book Urban Development Act of 1974, Section pear and serve upon William H. Judy, III, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 February 10, 2004, from WV Hunter, LLC, The above-described property will be 318, at Page 561, in the Office of the Clerk 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Plaintiffs Attorney, whose address is Judy& 9/21 1c and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of sold subject to any covenants, restric- of the County Commission of Hardy Coun- Act of 1968, Conflict of Interest Statement Judy, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 636, the County Commission of Hardy County, tions, easements, leases and conditions ty, West Virginia. and Access to records provisions and all Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836, answer IN THE COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, West Virginia, in Deed Book 278, at Page of record, and subject to any unpaid real other requirements as related to federally or other defense to the Complaint filed in WEST VIRGINIA 113. estate taxes. TERMS OF SALE: funded projects. this action on or before October 24 2016, IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME OF The above-described property will be The subject property will be sold in “AS 1) The property will be conveyed in an The Town will afford full opportunity at the hour of 9:30 a.m., otherwise an Or- LDW TO LJR sold subject to any covenants, restric- IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall “AS IS” physical condition by Deed con- for minority/disadvantaged business en- der granting a judgment and to be allowed Circuit Court Case No: 16-P-48 tions, easements, leases and conditions be under no duty to cause any existing ten- taining no warranty, express or implied, terprises to submit a show of interest in to sell the Harley Davidson Motorcycle will NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF CHANGE of record, and subject to any unpaid real ant or person occupying the subject prop- subject to the Internal Revenue Service response to this invitation and will not be entered. OF NAME estate taxes. erty to vacate said property. right of redemption, all property taxes, pri- discriminate against any interested firm or A copy of said Complaint can be ob- Notice is hereby given that on the 7th The subject property will be sold in “AS TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the pur- or Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbranc- individual on the grounds of race, creed, tained from the undersigned Clerk at her day of November, 2016 at the hour of 9:00 IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall chase price as a cash deposit with the bal- es, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin office located in Moorefield in said County a.m. or soon thereafter as this matter may be under no duty to cause any existing ten- ance due and payable within 30 days of covenants, conveyances and conditions of in the contract award. and State. be heard, Shannon K. Rohrbaugh will ap- ant or person occupying the subject prop- the day of sale. record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the Barbara Ratcliff, Mayor Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court ply by Petition to the Circuit Court of Hardy erty to vacate said property. Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee subject property. of Hardy County, West Virginia, this the County, WV, at the Courthouse thereof in TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the pur- 2) The Purchaser shall be responsible 9/21, 9/28 2c 12th day of September, 2016. the City of Moorefield for the entry of an Or- chase price as a cash deposit with the bal- David D. Pill, Member for the payment of the transfer taxes im- KIMBERLY HARTMAN der by said Court changing the name from ance due and payable within 30 days of posed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR Clerk LDW to LJR. the day of sale. P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Mar- 3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer ENGINEERING PROPOSAL 9/21, 9/28 2c Any person who has objection to the Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee tinsburg, WV 25404 of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the The Town of Wardensville, Hardy change of said name for any reason may Richard A. Pill, Member Phone (304) 263-4971, Fax (304) 267- right to submit a bid for the property at County, West Virginia, is in the process IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY appear at the time and place set forth P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, 5840, e-mail: [email protected] sale. of obtaining engineering services to pro- COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA above and shall be heard in opposition to Martinsburg, WV 25404 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 3c 4) The Trustee reserves the right to con- vide design, construction, and inspection WILLIAM H. JUDY, III, d/b/a such change. The publication shall con- Phone (304) 263-4971, tinue sale of the subject property from time services for a water improvement project JUDY AND JUDY REAL ESTATE tain a provision that the hearing may be Fax (304) 267-5840, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE to time by written or oral proclamation, consisting of tank painting and other nec- PLAINTIFF rescheduled without further notice or pub- e-mail: [email protected] NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is here- which continuance shall be in the sole dis- essary improvements. Professional ser- VS. CIVIL ACTION NO.: 16-C-27 lication. 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 3c by given pursuant to and by virtue of the cretion of the Trustee. vices will include (preparation of bidding EMPC-BIOMASS OF Given under my hand this 12 day of authority vested in the Substitute Trustee, 5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to and contracting documents, (2) participa- MOOREFIELD, LLC, et al September, 2016. TRUSTEE’S SALE OF Pill & Pill, PLLC, by that certain Deed of cause any existing tenant or person occu- tion in the evaluation of bids received, and DEFENDANT Shannon K. Rohrbaugh VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Trust dated May 13, 2011, executed by the pying the property to vacate said property, (3) monitoring and inspection of construc- PETITIONER The undersigned Substitute Trust- Borrower, Heather Christine Boyd, to Bean and any personal property and/or belong- tion activities to insure compliance with ORDER OF PUBLICATION 9/21 1c ee, by virtue of the authority vested in it and Bean Law, the Trustee, of record in ings remaining at the property after the plans and specifications. Procurement of The object of the above entitled action is

Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency, a 501 c3 non-profit agency, is soliciting bids for an agency-wide A-133 audit for program year ending March 31, 2017, with a three year renewal option. Preparation of Form 990 for the same period is part of this audit. Bids will only be accepted from firms with previous non-profit A-133 auditing experience. Bids must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on JUST REDUCED Great Piece of WV. 18 acres October 3, 2016 at EWVCAA, 401 Maple Avenue, with a pole barn that has living quarters. Setup to build Moorefield, WV 26836. The audit must be completed by the home of your dreams with well, septic and electric. December 31,2017. Additional information may be obtained $149,000 HD9690763 Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 by calling Matt Hinkle, CFO at (304) 538-7711.

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By Lon Anderson of their time for the next several ning Commission is the regula- owner’s approval, but nothing in the BZA from some of the nui- ger allows farm animals to be kept Special to Examiner months. tion of single-wide mobile homes. writing. The landowner’s property sance issues” they have to handle. within the city limits largely be- The effort to update the zon- “What we’re trying to regulate are was subsequently foreclosed, and A draft document defined nui- cause of health concerns and pos- Issues such has how to better ing ordinances includes a series of structures that often become run the family lost its home as well. sance as “an interference of the sible threats to area commercial protect agricultural lands, where public work sessions on Mondays down,” she said. “We should in- One challenge identified by enjoyment or use of another indi- stock. to allow shooting ranges and dog from 11:30-1:30, to which the pub- clude “tiny houses” in this category Scott that they have to deal with in vidual’s property, or anything that Other areas briefly discussed for kennels, how to ensure that mobile lic is invited. To date, public partic- too.” regulating these types of structures threatens the health, morals, safe- consideration included RV’s and homes don’t become rundown and ipation and response to the draft Draft language would require is a provision in the state code ty, comfort, convenience or wel- campgrounds, especially those to abandoned, were all front and cen- revisions has been minimal. the neighbors’ approval and sign that “says essentially that we can’t fare of a community.” be located in flood plains, com- regulate factory built homes more It includes a list of uses for Ag ter before the Hardy County Plan- County Planner Melissa Scott off from the Health Department mercial signs, and setbacks for var- told the commissioners that she before these homes could be strictly than stick-built homes.” zoned land that could be approved ning Commission at its September ious types of structures, commer- has been looking at work being placed on a lot. Another major Changes to the Ag districts on a conditional-use basis includ- meeting. cial and residential. done by other jurisdictions includ- reason for regulating these types need to include wineries, brewer- ing “gun clubs, trap-shooting How to encourage more busi- Greenwalt added that “we need ing Rockingham County, Virginia, of residences, Scott explained, is ies and distilleries as acceptable ranges, 3-D ranges or other facili- ness and agri-tourism through land to emphasize that there is an ap- where she has found much they that these structures are often be- uses, Scott said. But “do we want ties causing excessive noise distur- peals process” for applicants who use policies were also on the table could use. ing placed without septic, plumb- to permit them, or make them a bance, and clothes optional facili- don’t like the initial outcome of as the Commission continued its That county, she said, recently ing, etc. conditional use?” she asked the ties.” efforts to rewrite the county’s zon- revamped its zoning ordinances, Additionally, the regulations Commissioners. Conditional use Scott noted that kennels are in- their applications. ing ordinances. completing an eight-year effort in should consider requiring formal would mean that applicants would cluded in this category, and that A major purpose for all of this, The revamp of the zoning or- 2014. There are a lot of similari- lease agreements with the owner have to go to the Board of Zoning they should consider how best to Scott reminded the Commission- dinances is required by state law ties in the two counties, with Rock- of the property where the struc- Appeals (BZA) and each would be define private versus commercial ers, is to add flexibility for land use to bring the county’s zoning into ingham being located adjacent to tures are to be placed. “Written considered on a case-by-case basis, kennels and how to deal with keep- in the county. conformance with the county’s re- Hardy County on its southeastern contracts protect both the building she explained. ing of farm animals in residential The Commission will hold an- vised comprehensive land use plan border. “There’s much we can get owner as well the landowner.” Commission Vice President areas. other public work session next which was approved by the County from them—they’ve done a lot of One commissioner told about Greg Greenwalt cautioned that Commissioner Charlotte Bow- Monday at the County Court Commission in June. These efforts the work for us.” a local family that had placed its one of the goals they should have man, Capon District, noted that House in Moorefield starting at are expected to consume much One key issue for the Plan- home on someone’s land with the in this process “is to try to relieve the Town of Wardensville no lon- 11:30.