Wednesday, July 8, 2020 • VOLUME 129 • NUMBER 28 TWO SECTIONS • 20 PAGES • $1.25 Independence Day Celebration Eastern’s Three New Biz Dead in Launchpad Murder Grows Up Suicide An incident on Trough Road occurred at approximately 11 p.m on Friday night, June 26. Hardy County 911 received a call By Jean A. Flanagan that there had been a shooting at Moorefield Examiner the Strawderman residence and law enforcement units quickly The New Biz Launchpad has responded. grown up and moved out on its An investigation was conduct- own. ed by the Hardy County Sheriff’s Formerly located in Wardens- Office, with assistance from the ville, the Institute for Rural Entre- Moorefield Police Department preneurship and Economic Devel- to help secure the scene. opment at Eastern West Virginia Two individuals were found Community and Technical College deceased inside the house, has moved to 108 South Fork Quentin Strawderman, 24, and Road, Suite 108 and has expanded Ashley McDonald, 28. McDon- to include a variety of programs ald was identified as being preg- and services. nant. The weapon was a .45 cali- “The New Business Launchpad ber handgun. Witnesses were came about as the result of a study, present in the house at the time Photo by Jodi Witmer the Potomac Highlands Entre- of the shooting. preneurship Economic Feasibility An investigation is continuing, Study, funded by the Claude Ben- pending results of the autopsies Freedom Rings Over Hardy County edum Foundation and completed and report of the medical exam- The COVID-19 Pandemic could not stop the community from celebrating the 244th birthday of the United Sates. Fireworks were held in 2016,” said Megan Webb, Ph.D. iner. at dusk (above). A parade was held during the day (below) and activities took place at the park. See more photos on page 4. Dean of Advancement and Inno- vation at Eastern. “The economic strategies and action steps out- lined in the study included a focus PSD To Reinstate on agriculture, arts and tourism and manufacturing. At its new lo- cation, the IREED New Business Water Terminations Launchpad will provide services from the AIM Grant Coordinator, By Jean A. Flanagan they will have to pay. They tell the Potomac Highlands Creative Moorefield Examiner us they won’t pay until they have Economy and the Potomac High- to pay.” lands Food Co-op.” The Hardy County Public The Apprenticeships in Motion Service District will reinstate its Wardensville Water (AIM) is a federally funded pro- policy to disconnect water cus- Wardensville Mayor Betsy gram that focuses on students en- tomers for lack of payment be- Orndoff-Sayers appeared be- rolled in information technology ginning this month. fore the PSD board to inform studies. “We had suspended cutoffs them the town is exploring a “The apprenticeship coordina- because of the COVID-19 pan- new water source, a new filtra- tor connects Eastern students en- demic,” Director Logan Moy- tion system and will likely in- rolled in IT training to apprentice- ers told the Board of Directors. crease rates significantly in the ship opportunities,” Webb said. “The state has issued an order to future. “While students receive tuition as- reinstate those cutoffs.” Wardensville is under orders sistance and valuable work experi- The Hardy County PSD board from the West Virginia Bureau ence, the companies receive a 50- met on Wednesday, July 1. of Health to provide additional 50 wage match. It’s a win-win for In March, the West Virgin- treatment to their water system everyone.” ia Public Service Commission because of contamination from The apprenticeship coordina- Photo by Jodi Witmer Chair Charlotte Lane urged lo- ground water. tor also works with companies to cal utilities to suspend service “We wanted to give you a customize instruction for existing terminations for lack of pay- heads-up that we must find an workers to increase their skills and Floating in Style in Hardy County ment. additional water source, we maintain a talented workforce. For information on the AIM Chris Gyurisin, Charlottesville, a different perspective of the river the Trough section of river every On June 17, the WV PSC is- must replace our water tanks, Grant, contact coordinator Asala Va. resident, floating on a stand and brings another level of chal- sued an order to resume discon- get new meters and new fire hy- year. Willis at [email protected] or Nan- up paddleboard with camping gear lenge to paddling. Rapids can be nection for nonpayment, in re- drants,” Orndoff-Sayers said. “It’s a breathtaking stretch of cy Ligus at [email protected]. on the South Branch of the Po- difficult and require good balance sponse to the rescinding of the “The project is estimated to The Potomac Highlands Cre- tomac River in Moorefield, Satur- and agility. river that I never get tired of see- “stay-at-home” guidelines from be approximately $4.5 million. ative Economy expands the arts day, June 27. Gyurisin and a small “If I want to relax, I can sit on ing,” said Gyurisin. the Governor. That was a shocker for us. Fil- and tourism component of the group of friends floated 16 miles the deck and paddle similarly to if I When asked if he flipped during “We have one or two dozen tration systems are expensive.” Benedum Foundation study to from Brighton Park, Moorefield to was in a kayak,” said Gyurisin. customers who haven’t paid The Hardy County PSD pur- the float trip he replied, “I’m hap- capitalize on the region’s culture, the Trough General Store, Rom- Gyurisin has floated the South their bills,” Moyers said. “Some chases water from Wardensville py to say that I didn’t flip at all that heritage, and natural resources, ney, with an overnight stay along Branch of the Potomac River an- are approaching $1,000. to supply PSD customers in the said Tina Metzer, coordinator. the river to break up the long float. nually over the past decade and day, but I did jump off a few times “We’ve been in contact with Trout Run and Marvin Chapel “We encourage collaboration be- Stand up paddleboarding offers looks forward to paddling through to try and beat the heat.” them and they know eventually Continued on page 9 tween businesses and others work- ing in all those areas,” she said. Getting visitors to come to the Old Mathias Store Razed area, hike, canoe, visit a small town, eat at a restaurant, sleep at a bed and breakfast or country inn all contribute to tourism’s econom- ic impact, Metzer said. “Although Eastern’s service area is six counties, the West Vir- ginia Division of Tourism defines the Potomac Highlands as the eight counties of Hardy, Hamp- shire, Mineral, Grant, Pendleton, Tucker, Pocahontas and Ran- dolph. We welcome anyone inter- ested in the creative economy in those counties to participate.” The Potomac Highlands Cre- Photos by Lon Anderson ative Economy holds virtual meet- The former Mathias Store, which was severely damaged by fire in December of 2016, was finally razed recently. The West Virginia Division of Highways completed the ings on the 4th Thursday each demolition and removal. The structure served the Mathias community for decades as a general store, a restaurant and finally as apartments. The county owns the prop- month at 10 a.m. Contact Metzer erty, and plans for a park-n-ride and a small park have been discussed. It has also been suggested the bridge over Lost River at Upper Cove Run Road be widened to via email at tina.metzer@eastern- accommodate truck traffic. Continued on page 8 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Opinion To Our Graduates Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, the riots and looting by the Black have done. I have studied black didn’t get a stimulus check, did This has been a most unusual year for the 2020 high After reading the letter to the Panthers. Now is 2020 and here we history. Blacks are not the only you? How about the Jews. They editor in the June 24 edition, I felt I go again. But instead of the Black race that has been persecuted. have been treated much worse. school (and college) graduates. None of them finished had to give my own opinion. I grew Panther’s it is Black Lives Matter. Look at the American Indians. There are a few good people dem- out the their senior year the way they had anticipated. up in the 50s and 60s. I remember Look around and see what they They live on reservations. They Continued on page 3 They are still struggling with the loss of the special ac- tivities . . . proms, senior trips, visits to college cam- puses, spring break and finally, graduation itself. We have, in the past, run remarks by Dr. Randy My Unbased Opinion Pausch, now deceased, who was a professor or com- By David O. Heishman puter science at Carnegie Mellon University. Once again, we borrow from Pausch’s Last Lecture, which, In search of a column topic for in my earlier fall butchering col- gently rinsed hams in warm water, country ham comes a distant last in by the way, was written for his children as a guide for this week, I dug into my files of umn. Herein I will narrow focus to air dried them, and then wrapped.” the running, although it still beats them as they grew older. past columns. Twenty years ago, preparation, from raw trimmed on “Newspaper did the trick. Careful, out plain store-bought baked ham July 12, 2000 I wrote the following: the curing table to lightly browned timely, cleaning and wrapping are by a country mile.” Even with all the chaos, upheavals and changes, we “Twice this summer I have on a platter in a puddle of red eye of utmost importance because of “Because hog lots and home want to share his words which are still good advice. knocked at the gate of culinary gravy.” insects. The last two years I cured butcherings are getting harder to Our seniors are still going to college, getting jobs, go- heaven and received a handout. “I’ve heard about curing hams hams, I lost at least two to ham find, good ham is getting harder to find. If you have access to good ing to tech schools or getting married, all the things Twice I have been a poor hobo by submersing them in brine filled beetles. Tightly wrapped in sev- scratching at the kitchen door for barrels. Pap never did it that way. eral layers of paper, tied tightly home made you’re on top of the they would be doing if their senior year had been nor- lifesaving sustenance and been giv- For us there was a rough table built into clean (really clean) cotton heap. It seems like only yesterday mal. en food fit for a king. Twice since into the meat house. The table was feed sacks and hung away from Pap walked in the kitchen door ********** the first of June I have found fried covered with felt roofing to confine varmints in the meat house raf- carrying a fresh sliced “prime piece country ham fit to make Pap grin.” moisture until it evaporated. Hams ters, good hams will gladly wait for of pickled pig” for “Miss Ruth” to •Experience is what you get when you didn’t get “I once wrote about home butch- were placed, rind down, on a bed at least two or three years to bless fry for supper.” what you wanted. ering. That column brushed over of Pap’s special salt mixture, on your palate.” “Maybe I’ll try my hand at cur- •The brick walls are there for a reason. They’re not the source of all good things pig for the felt. Hock and bone ends got “Country ham was born to be ing again this year if I can find there to keep us out. They give us a chance to show the unenlightened and tickled the particular attention with rubbed fried. I’ve probably eaten a ton of good hams. Until I do work up nostalgia bones of folks who have in hands full of the mixture. The it baked, but at least two tons fried. gumption enough to start, I’ll glad- how badly we want something. been there and done that. That whole ham got liberally sprinkled Fried ham in a sandwich is OK ly settle for those sandwiches from •Don’t be a jerk. People will perceive you as arro- column did not, however, do jus- and as the mixture was absorbed or (that’s what I’ve had twice so far the Capon Valley Volunteer Fire- gant and it will limit what you’re going to be able to tice to that collaboration between washed off by the drawn moisture, this year), but it won’t even touch men or the Moorefield American beast and man, which produces more salt was added. The process fried ham on a plate swimming in Legion. They’ll be available from accomplish in life. one of the rarest and most prized continued until the moisture quit red eye gravy. Ham without red the Legion again during Hardy •Time is finite. It must be managed, like money. foods of rural America, good fried, coming out and the salt quit going eye is like ground coffee without County Heritage Weekend.” You can always change your plan, but only if you have country ham.” in.” water. In fact, some claim red eye We didn’t have COVID 19 to one. Spend time on the right things. Rethink the tele- “For those folks totally in the “Curing temperature is impor- made with coffee is best.” halt our festivals back in 2000. I’m dark, ham comes from hogs’ hips. tant. Too warm and meat may “A big old slice of home made told Hardy County 40/8 will still phone. Take time out. Time is all you have. And you There are lots of rather distinctive spoil before it cures. Too cold and white bread soaked in red eye gra- sell fried country ham on July 17 may find one day that you have less than you think. non-vegetarian products peculiar it may freeze, stopping salt intake, vy, topped with tart apple sauce and 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at •Not everything needs to be fixed. You don’t repair to particular porcine positions, then thaw and spoil before the salt runs a close second to a slice of the Moorefield VFW Post. Maybe but perhaps ham from hips is most can work.” fried ham beside a corn meal pan- sandwiches will appear again this things if they still do what they’re supposed to do. widely known. The procurement “When curing is judged com- cake soaked in red eye and slath- year at Heritage Weekend and •People are more important than things. process was brushed over lightly plete it’s time to wrap and bag. Pap ered with apple butter. Baked Wardensville Fall Festival. •We can’t change the cards we’re dealt, just how we play the hand. •Give yourself permission to dream. Glancing Backward •Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most From the Moorefield Examiner Archives powerful things humans can do for each other. •A lot of people want a shortcut...the best shortcut is Fifteen Years Ago West Virginia. land.” There were 29 farms listed was making plans for a Veterans July 13, 2005 Grover See was to be enshrined in a new brochure and farmers parade once the war ended. the long way, which is basically two words: work hard. The Town of Moorefield was in the West Virginia Agriculture were being offered free advertis- John T. St. Clair, chairman •Rights have to come from somewhere, and they questioned on safety at the Town Hall of Fame. ing if they allowed hunting on their of the 7th War Loan Drive, an- Park. The Council was told that Connie Smith was named Hardy land. nounced that Hardy County had come from the community. In return, all of us have a with the growth in the area there County Teacher of the Year. The County 4-H Livestock Judg- purchased $240,039.25 in bonds. responsibility to the community. were drugs, sexual predators and The County Commission heard ing team won first place in the re- This was more than $92,000 over gional competition. Team mem- •Too many people go through life complaining crime which needed to be ad- a litany of complaints from repre- quota. dressed. sentatives of the Senior Center. bers were Bernadette Halterman, Katie Devault Stickley, 74, Key- about their problems. Any time we spend whining is The Division of Highways an- Clara Judy Rohrbaugh, 91, Pe- Linda Inskeep, Philip Inskeep and ser, died July 2…Bert H. Ellis, 73, unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won’t nounced plans to begin construc- tersburg, died July 2…Dr. William Roger Kessel. died July 7…Denzil Brown Shipe, tion on bridges over Dumpling Francis Jones, 62, Harrisonburg, Hardy County Poultry Queen 23, Mathias, died June 30…Thorn- make us happier. Run, South Branch Valley Rail- died July 5…Ollie Mabel Crites, contestants were Joyce Bean, Judy ton Ashby Dove, 79, near Bergton, •It’s not about how to achieve your dreams. It’s road and US 220. A bridge over 78, Cumberland, died June 28… Burns, Carolyn Chipley, Linda died July 6… the South Branch of the Potomac Ora G. Riggleman, 97, died June Dispanet, Karen Fogle, Kay Hal- Geneva Miller and H. H. Dud- about how to live your life. If you lead your life the River, wetland and the levee was 30…Tava Hose Kuykendall, 68, terman, Dixie Lee Hawse, Carolyn ley were married June 9…Rue right way, the karma will take care of itself. The planned for 2006. died July 5. Kessel, Carolyn Mongold, Mary Evelyn Ardinger and Harold Sud- Lou Ruckman and Mary Lou Tay- dreams will come to you. The expansion of the Child Care Jayne E. Smith and Andrew W. dreth Fawcett were married June Center was due to begin. The Seymour were married April 21 in lor. 20…Sadie O. Maravelis and S/ ********** project would double the capacity Winchester. Lillian Bradfield Wilkins, 58, Sgt. George F. Cunningham were Needmore, died July 3…Ada Shu- from 70 to 140 children. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Stevie married June 18…Betty Lee Bac- Remember these thoughts from Randy Pausch when maker Ayer, 35, and her infant Dr. Alfred R. Hoffman was ap- Crites, a daughter…to Mr. and chus and George Wellington Pol- child, Lost City, died July 9…Mau- you are tempted to rail at the gods for what is handed pointed president of Eastern WV Mrs. Randy VanMeter, a son. lock, Jr. were married June 30… rice Donald Sherman, 22, died July Community College. Lucille Branson and Leonard Lee you...when you are tempted to whine and complain 10. Whitney Burns and Megan Forty-five Years Ago Onrdorff were married July 10. Della Leota See and Nolan about life being unfair...when you want to cry or beat Mathias were selected as National Born to Dr. and Mrs. John Ches- July 9, 1975 Shreve were married July 2. Merit Semi-Finalists. ter Frist, a son. upon someone...when you begin to wallow in self pity. Potomac Edison filed an - ap Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Raymond W. Funkhouser, Jr., Remember that the man who said them was dying plication with the Public Service O’Neal, a daughter, Patricia Su- 50, Wardensville, died June 30… Commission requesting $4.5 mil- Ninety Years Ago and yet able still to see the positives in his life. Adopt san…to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lan- Elizabeth Whetzel Southerly, 69, lion in additional revenue. cioni, a daughter, Vicki Jo…to Mr. July 10, 1930 these thoughts. They are tenets worth living by, both died June 30…Lelia Elizabeth Residents of the Tannery area and Mrs. Cecil Alton Rinard, a Wade Stickley had opened the Goodwin, 58, died July 5…Law- voted 95 percent in favor of being for those just starting out in life and those who are well daughter, Karen Jeanette…to Mr. lunch stand in Reynolds Gap. rence Elhart Branson, 83, Sum- annexed by Moorefield. and Mrs. Virgil Mongold, a son… Moorefield riders fared pretty on the path to their goals. merville, SC, died July 4…Grace Mrs. Myrtle Pickard was chosen to Mr. and Mrs. Julian Riggleman, well at the tournament at Heads- Mongold See, 83, Mathias, died the 1975 Hardy County Belle. ********** a daughter…to Mr. and Mrs. Allen ville. George Fisher crowned July 6. Catherine Henderson Macbeth, Lawson, a daughter…to Mr. and Helen Pownell queen. Van Meter Our best wishes to the graduates of Moorefield High Rhonda Combs and David 65, Winchester, died July 2…Ray- Mrs. Frederick Sager, a son. Fisher crowned second maid and School and East Hardy High School. May you be suc- French were married May 21… mond Shell, 63, died July 4…Kirby was awarded the badge for horse- Michelle Hose and Virgil Shan- Boyd Teets, 74, Gore, died July manship. cessful at whatever you try. Seventy-five Years Ago holtz were married July 4…Shir- 2…Hilda Strawderman Shumaker, July 11, 1945 Charles Paskel was attending ley Reel Shipe and Steven Palmer 67, Gore, died June 29. Moorefield’s new town council the League Conference for the were married June 11. Barbara Sue Tisdale and John was asked to enforce ordinances Methodist Church at Massanetta. Randolph Hawse were married against illegal parking, loitering Floyd Cleaver had died from tu- Thirty Years Ago June 14…Thea Elaine Hermit and and speeding heavy trucks. They berculosis. July 11, 1990 Paul Lowell Wilson were married were also to confer with the Key- Ray Golden Miller and Perry M OOREFIELD Governor Gaston Caperton’s June 21. stone Tannery and Glue Company Paul Parker were granted a mar- Committee on Education was about providing more water. riage license in Cumberland. E XAMINER holding one of nine town meetings Sixty Years Ago The list of teachers for the com- Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Har- 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 in Moorefield. A long-term agen- July 13, 1960 ing school year were announced man, a daughter…to Mr. and Mrs. Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.HardyLive.com da for education was to come from West Virginia was being adver- with 14 vacancies to be filled. James Sherman, a son…to Mr. and Emails: suggestions made by the citizens of tised as the “Mountain Wonder- The American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Paul Fogle, a son. 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No one has POSTMASTER: Send address change to: copy recently and was intrigued to talk to old folks and ask them cording to their preferences are complained about her being too Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 by two deaths from 75 years ago. for birth dates, school graduation not only correcting their world but beefy or smiley, but for some rea- THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER One said the deceased was “about dates and wedding dates. Or when they are destroying our history. In OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY son Bordon has taken the step to 60” and the other said the de- they worked places or served in the addition to statues and memorials remove Elsie as their mascot. Bor- Member: ceased was “nearly 88.” She won- military. Or what special memo- we have lost a number of adver- Publisher: Hannah Heishman don filed for bankruptcy earlier Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman dered how you could be “about” ries they have of their life. We tising icons recently such as Aunt Publishers Emeritus: this year and has been sold. No Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman or “nearly” a certain age. We told think it’s sad when the last printed Jemima and Uncle Ben. Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan one knows who or what will be Mike Mallow her that sometimes the remaining reference for someone is an obitu- Production Manager: the mascot in the future. We just Advertising Manager: Courtney Dawson family didn’t know the exact age ary with no details. And Moorefield Staff: Dominique Allen, Lon Anderson, but had a general idea and rather wonder, what did Elsie do to be Janet Bennett, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Sharon Martin, Peggy Wratchford than not have a number at all they At East Hardy One, however, has us baffled. banned. Did she give sour milk or would give their best guess. That There seems to be some question what? Maybe it’s the new owners? MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 3 News Letters to the Editor Sarah Armstrong Tucker Named Continued from page 2 tion. Of course the death of Mr. the Highway. I bet you didn’t know onstrating but a lot of bad ones as Floyd was horrendous by just like that it was named after a former well. Burning churches and looting in any profession, there are a few member of the KKK. Of course, Chancellor of the W. Va. Higher stores is not the answer. All lives bad Police Officers. However, most he apologized and he was forgiven. do matter. are honorable, upright citizens of I bet if he had been a Republican, Sincerely, our country who maintain law and his butt would have been grass and Education Policy Commission John Guilliams order. I have a T-shirt that reads, the other party would have been Purgitsville “Police Lives Matter” and one day the lawn mower. Once again, “dif- At today’s meeting of the West state.” while I was at the grocery, a young ferent strokes for different folks.” Virginia Higher Education Poli- Since becoming Interim Chan- **************** black woman with a very small girl I do hope some of you decide to cy Commission, members voted cellor in 2019, Farrell said Tuck- came up to me and thanked me for lie down in the middle of Corridor unanimously to appoint Dr. Sarah er has strengthened partnerships Dear Editor, supporting the police. She further H, some of our great Police Offi- Armstrong Tucker as the Com- among college and university pres- I am writing to ask you when the told me that her husband was a Po- cers are newly from protecting you mission’s new Chancellor. Tuck- idents across the state, as well as “peaceful demonstration” is going lice Officer and there is not a day from getting run over. er was a finalist for the position, those with business and industry. to be held to commemorate the life that goes by that she doesn’t fear Did you know that Abraham along with Dr. Joe Delap, Provost He said Tucker’s leadership has and death of the 3-year-old tod- that she will “get the call.” I recall Lincoln freed the slaves? I am not of Athens State University in Ala- been outstanding in the develop- dler and the three teenagers who that a few years ago, Police Of- sure that you are familiar with the bama, who withdrew his applica- ment of the Commission’s close were slaughtered in Chicago over ficers were being slaughtered like Emancipation Proclamation be- tion earlier this week. working relationship with state Father’s Day Weekend. I am sure animals and I don’t recall any so cause it takes effort to avail our- Tucker has served as Interim government and legislative lead- that there are a number of people called “peaceful demonstrations.” selves of factual information. Chancellor of the Commission ers, and that agency employees in Hardy County who would par- Where was the outcry then? I guess Do you know who Ms. Jeanette since April 2019 and Chancellor of praise her management style. ticipate. Of course the “peaceful the answer is “different strokes for Simms was? (I apologize if I mis- the West Virginia Community and Tucker helped lead efforts to forward to the good we will achieve demonstrations” would consist of different folks.” spelled her name). She was a proud Technical College System (CTCS) codify West Virginia’s Climb ini- together.” members of the community who To the young people who laid black woman who taught English since October 2015. She is the first tiative, a campaign to equip 60 A native of Wheeling, W.Va., believe in the sanctity of life, law down in the streets of Moorefield at Moorefield High School. She person to simultaneously serve in percent of West Virginians with Tucker earned her doctorate from and order and the American flag. to try to make a point, answer expected her students to excel. She these two roles, leading both state a certificate or degree by 2030 – the School of Education at the This group would also consist of these questions: was tough but she was respected agencies that guide policies and nearly doubling the percentage University of Michigan in 2010. citizens who are intelligent and Do you know who Booker T. until the day she left this earth. Re- initiatives for West Virginia’s two- of working-age West Virginians Prior to that, Tucker was a behav- know that we do not have to agree Washington was and have you read member that it’s far better to be re- and four-year public higher edu- with a high-quality postsecondary ioral specialist and general educa- or disagree with history but that we the book “Up from Slavery?” May- spected than to be liked. cation systems. Tucker previously credential. Bolstering this effort, tion teacher in an adolescent girls be if you spent less time gossiping My charge to you young people served as Director of Planning and under her leadership the Commis- can learn from history and mover group home. She earned a bach- on social media sites, you could who say you want to make a dif- Research for the Commission and sion has launched the Underwood- forward…instead of backwards. elor’s degree in psychology from ference in this world… educate CTCS. Smith Teaching Scholars program, This group will also consist of all read about a man who was born a Harvard University and a master’s “Chancellor Tucker has been an which is aimed at attracting high- members of the community be- slave but he had goals and ambi- yourselves, respect your families, degree in quantitative research cause intelligent people know that tions and he never stopped pursu- friends, teachers, etc. Get involved incredibly strong leader of West quality educators to communities methodology from the University ALL LIVES MATTER. Intelli- ing his goals and he was a success- in youth groups at church. Ad- Virginia’s four-year higher edu- across the state and represents of Michigan. gent people regardless of race, eth- ful man who changed the world. vocate for the right stuff. Hardy cation system over the past year, West Virginia’s largest-dollar fi- Tucker was selected by national nicity, gender and political affilia- Do you know that he was raised County needs some Youth Cen- and she is absolutely the right per- nancial aid award, and modernized peers to be a member of the Ex- tion want to live in a country that is in WV and walked all the way to ters. There is plenty of money son to continue as our permanent data processing for the agency and ecutive Committee of Fellows for free of persons who do not believe Hampton, Va. with no money but available if your politicians are Chancellor,” said Michael J. Far- public colleges and universities. Complete College America. She in Marxism and anarchy. with determination to acquire an motivated enough to secure grant rell, Chairman of the Commission. “It is an unbelievable honor to sits on numerous boards, includ- If Black Lives matter so much, education? Of course, you don’t funding from the Federal Govern- “Especially in recent months as serve West Virginia, and I thank ing the West Virginia Business why is there not an outcry over the because you probably haven’t stud- ment. You have a terrifc woman our colleges and universities have the Commission for placing their Roundtable, West Virginia Jobs violence that snuffed out the life of ied American history. Perhaps it’s Senator who I am sure will gladly faced unprecedented changes re- trust in me,” Tucker said. “Every Investment Trust Board, NASA the toddler and teenagers in Chica- time to start. help you. Do you know who she is? lated to the COVID-19 pandemic, day, I am inspired by our higher ed- EPSCoR Executive Board, the go? Why doesn’t BLM address the Have you read the U.S. Consti- Advocate for a Summer Job Pro- Chancellor Tucker has risen to the ucation community. We have the Faculty Merit Board, and the Up- slaughter of the unborn. The most tution? There are free copies avail- gram for youth. There is money challenge of this role. Thanks to most determined students working per Ohio Valley Boy Scout Board. recent data I saw revealed that ap- able to you, so instead of gossiping available but once again, funding her leadership, institutions have to achieve their dreams. We have The Commission is the coordi- proximately 70% of Planned Par- on face book until the wee hours won’t come knocking on anyone’s worked closely together to respond the most collaborative institutions nating board for West Virginia’s enthood facilities are in minority of the morning, acquire a copy and door. In order to acquire funding, to this crisis, keep campus commu- working to make our state the best system of 10 baccalaureate colleg- neighborhoods and that approxi- read it. those in charge must be motivated nities safe, and ensure students it can be. And we have the most es and universities, serving more mately 25 percent of abortions When is the last time you re- and go for it. Always remember can continue their education. I am dedicated staff working hard to than 65,000 undergraduate and are performed on black women. cited the Pledge of Allegiance? that “you gotta want to win it.” confident that she will continue to make our shared success possible. graduate students. The Chancellor If black lives matter, where is the When I went to school, we recit- Stay away from the Marxists and be this staunch champion for our I feel incredibly lucky to do this is the chief executive officer of and outcry when the unborn are torn ed the Pledge every morning and the anarchists. They are paid to institutions, our students, and our work with all of them, and I look reports to the Commission. apart limb by limb and their body we also said a prayer to start the destroy the American way of life parts are sold to make a profit to day. Thank God for the “good old which is Freedom, Opportunity support the abortion industry? I days.” and Pride in self and others. would like for one of your partici- Do you know the origin of the Time passes quickly. Just re- Limited Recreational Access to the South pants in the “peaceful demonstra- Ku Klux Klan? I bet you think the member that our lives are fragile. tion” recently held in Moorefield organization was founded by Re- Just ask the families of the 3-year- Branch Potomac River Near Springfield to support Black Lives Matter to publicans, right? Wrong again… old toddler and the teenagers answer my questions. Come on, in- it was founded by the other major whose lives were cut short in just The West Virginia Division of constructed within the waterway. noes, kayaks, or tubes; swimming; tellects, step forward! party because its members resisted a second of two. Remember to cel- Highways advises recreational us- Clear channel width will be re- and boating. To all of the people supposedly the Republican Party’s Recon- ebrate their lives because you see ers of upcoming impacts to the duced, which may impact normal Individuals and groups intend- celebrating the life of Mr. George struction-era politics aimed at es- their lives also had significance, South Branch Potomac River near passage routes for floating vessels. ing to use this area for recreational Floyd, I can assure you if he had tablishing political and economic purpose and meaning. When is the Springfield (Blues Beach). Be- Buoys will be in place to warn of use are advised to proceed with not been murdered (yes, mur- equality for Black Americans. You “peaceful demonstration?” ginning Wednesday, July 1, work hazards downstream. Access to caution and to stay alert for haz- dered) by a police officer, there might want to walk up and down Shirley Fisher will begin along the South Branch normal portage locations (take in/ ards. Impacts to the river are ex- would have not been a demonstra- Corridor H to protest the name of Alexandria, Va. Potomac River at John Blue take out) may be restricted, impos- pected to end as early as Decem- Bridge. This work will limit access sible, or more dangerous. Impact- ber 15, 2021. Exact schedule is to the river for recreational use. ed activities include, but are not weather dependent. News Briefs Temporary causeways will be limited to: fishing; floating in -ca

The American Red Cross cally grown fruits, vegetables, hon- to $2.179. With the exception of Bloodmobile will be in Moorefield ey and herbs from participating Virginia ($1.96), all Mid-Atlantic WVDA Animal Health Laboratory Accredited on Friday, July 10. Donors will be farmers markets, roadside stands and Northeast state averages are taken at the Moorefield Church and community supported agricul- $2 per gallon or more. An in- The West Virginia Department this status,” said Commissioner Newcastle’s Disease of poultry, Af- of the Brethren at 115 Clay Street ture programs. crease of 9 cents put West Virginia of Agriculture (WVDA) is proud of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt. rican Swine Fever, Classical Swine from 12:30 until 6 p.m. Both Pow- For the list of farmers mar- third across the country among to announce the Moorefield Ani- “Supporting our poultry industry Fever (Hog Cholera), Swine In- er Red and whole blood donations kets accepting vouchers, please the 10 largest weekly increases in mal Health Diagnostic Laboratory with testing, as well as always be- fluenza Virus and Foot & Mouth will be taken. Power Red donors click: https://agriculture.wv.gov/ gas prices. AAA did not release has received ISO 17025 laboratory ing ready to handle potential for- Disease which can affect multiple must meet specific eligibility - re divisions/agbusiness/Docu- an Independence Day holiday accreditation. The accreditation eign animal diseases, is essential to livestock species and susceptible quirements and have type A Neg, ments/2020%20Participating%20 travel forecast this year, but does validates the laboratory’s qual- West Virginia. The WVDA con- wildlife. B Neg or O blood. The Red Cross WV%20Farmers%20Markets- forecast that Americans will take ity management system and shows tinues to work towards protecting “Special congratulations to is reminding donors of the need Stands.pdf For list of partici- 683 million road trips from July 1 potential lab clients a viable option our producers, economy and trade those who were instrumental for blood, so please consider the pating senior citizen centers, for testing within their own qual- agreements.” through the accreditation process, – September 30. Across West Vir- gift of life. please click: https://agriculture. ity assurance systems. Maintaining The WVDA is a longstand- Dr. Erika Alt and Biosafety Officer ginia, prices ranged from a low of ********** wv.gov/divisions/agbusiness/Docu- ISO accreditation also allows for ing member of the National Ani- Renee. They really led this effort $2.170 in Wheeling to a high of Senior Farmers Market Nutri- ments/2020%20County%20Se- participation in national animal mal Health Laboratory Network and were supported by their col- tion Vouchers are now being dis- nior%20Centers.pdf For more in- $2.316 in Morgantown. Area aver- disease testing programs and en- (NAHLN) and has regularly un- leagues to achieve these rankings. tributed to all 55 counties in West formation, contact Connie Tolley ages were at $2.207 in Hampshire, hanced funding opportunities to dergone inspection and review by We are proud they continue to Virginia. Vouchers are distributed at 304-558-2210 or ctolley@wvda. $2.151 in Mineral and $2.290 in support animal disease testing. NAHLN officials, as well as com- work towards a safe, reliable food by the WV Department of Agricul- us Jefferson counties. Gas prices in “We congratulate our Moore- plete proficiency testing adminis- system,” Leonhardt said. ture through the US Department ********** Hardy County were $2.20 at Baker field Animal Disease Diagnos- tered by USDA’s National Vet- The WVDA’s Regulatory and of Agriculture’s Senior Farm- According to AAA last week, the BP. Wardensville and Sheetz were tic Laboratory on achieving such erinary Services Laboratory. The Environmental Division (READ) ers Market Nutrition Program. average gas price in West Virginia at $2.19 while Moorefield BP was an outstanding accreditation. It tests that led to the ISO accredi- Microbiology Laboratory has Vouchers can be exchanged for increased to $2.219. The national at $2.15 took a lot of hard work and extra tation are for high-index patho- maintained ISO 17025 accredita- fresh, nutritious, unprepared, lo- gas price average had increased ********** effort for these folks to achieve gens Avian Influenza and Virulent tion for the past several years. Community Bulletin Board Student Vaccinations available to those without insur- liver your notes and letters to E. grades K - 8 will be held at East Hardy County Public Hardy County Courthouse, Lower The Hardy County Health De- ance coverage. A. Hawse Nursing Center in Bak- Hardy Early Middle School on Level partment will hold a Vaccination If you have any questions, er. Thursday, July 23, fro 9 a.m. - 5 Meeting Schedule • Hardy County Public Service Clinic on Tuesday July 7, from please call the Hardy County Grab & Go Meals p.m. Kindergarten students must • Hardy County Commission - District - First Wednesday of each 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 - 5:30 Health Department at 304-530- be 5 years old by July 1, 2020. New First Tuesday of each month - 9 month - 4 p.m. PSD Office, 2094 Seniors under the age of 60 can p.m. for students in Hardy County 6355. Vaccine information forms students need to bring their birth a.m. Hardy County Courthouse U.S. 220 South, Moorefield get a free meal at the Hardy Coun- that are entering the 7th or 12th can be viewed prior at https:// certificate, Social Security Card, • Hardy County Board of Edu- • Hardy County Ambulance ty Senior Center, 409 Spring Ave. grade. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/cur- current immunization records, cation - First and Third Monday of Authority - Second Wednesday of between 12 and 12:30 p.m. They Students entering the 7th grade rent-vis.html and health physicals. All students each month - 5 p.m. Hardy Coun- each month - 6:30 p.m. alternates need name, address and birthdate. are required to have the TDAP entering 7th grade will need a ty Board Office, 510 Ashby Ave. between Moorefield 911 Center Anyone under 60 can get a meal Vaccination and the Meningitis Project Hello There! Tdap booster. For information, Moorefield and Baker building. for $5.25. Call 304-530-2256, Ext (MPSV4) Vaccination. Lost River Projects invites peo- call 304-530-7787 • Wardensville Town Council • Hardy County Rural Devel- 231 by 9 a.m. Students entering the 12th ple of all ages to send greetings - Second Monday of each month opment Authority - Does not pub- grade are required to have their to residents of E.A. Hawse Nurs- LEPC Meets Spay and Neuter - 6:30 p.m. - Conference and Visi- lish a regular schedule of meet- ing Center who have been without Now is the perfect time to get 2nd Meningitis (MPSV4) Vacci- Hardy County Local Emergen- tors Center, Main Street, War- ings. RDA Office, 223 N. Main St., nation. Forms will be available for visitors due to the Covid-19 pan- cy Planning Committee will hold your cat and dog spayed and neu- densville Suite 102, Moorefield download on the Hardy County demic. You do not need to know their Annual Meeting July 14, 7 tered! Spay Today’s our area’s • Moorefield Town Council - Meeting schedules may change Schools’ Website. If parents or anyone personally! Please send p.m., at the 911 Center, 157 Free- non-profit, reduced-priced spay First and Third Tuesdays of each because of holidays or other guardians cannot come to the clin- notes and letters to Hello there! dom Way in Moorefield. The pub- and neuter program. Choose month - 7 p.m. Inskeep Hall, 206 events. Some agencies are meet- ic with the student, please com- c/o Lost River Projects P.O. Box lic is invited and bring your masks. from many vets throughout a Winchester Ave., Moorefield. ing virtually because of the CO- plete the forms with signatures 23, Baker, WV 26801 or by email wide area. Contact Spay To- • Hardy County Planning Com- VID-19 pandemic. Please check and include insurance informa- to lostriverprojects@hardynet. Registration day: https://spay-today.org or mission - First Tuesday of each with the agency to verify the meet- tion. State provided vaccines are com. Lost River Projects will de- New student registration for call 304-728-8330. month - 6 p.m. Planning Office, ing will be held as planned. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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3,600 West Virginians File for Jobless Aid Amid Coronavirus By Anthony Izaguirre to lift coronavirus restrictions, fed- More than 250,000 unemploy- rate fell about 2 percentage points tions, allowing restaurants and The governor has based his Associated Press eral data showed Thursday. ment claims have been processed to 12.9% in May. Nationally, 1.48 other businesses to reopen. This strategy on having the state’s cu- The state’s weekly jobless aid in West Virginia since the pandem- million people applied for jobless month he allowed sporting events mulative positive test rate remain (AP) - About 3,600 West Virgin- claims have been falling slightly as ic forced widespread shutdowns in aid last week. with spectators to resume and has below 3%, backing off a previous ians filed for unemployment bene- businesses have reopened but are March. Figures released last week Republican Gov. Jim Justice has set July 1 as the date when fairs goal of having the number of cases fits last week as the state continues still historically high. show the state’s unemployment already eased most virus restric- and festivals can be held. Continued on page 12 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 5 Upcoming Delays on WV The Senior Ordeal is Over 55/US 48 at Waites Run Bridge in Hardy County The West Virginia Division of Highways advises motorists of upcom- ing delays on WV 55/US 48 East of Wardensville, at Waites Run Bridge, in Hardy County on Tuesday, June 30. These delays will be between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Traffic will be under the direction of flaggers. Motorists should -ex pect significant delays and are advised to use an alternate route if possi- ble. These delays are necessary to set girders on the Waites Run Bridge. Exact schedule is weather dependent.

Cartoon by Dominique Allen Applications for Controlled Deer Hunts at Six State Parks Available The West Virginia Division of tion.” vested during a controlled hunt do www.wvhunt.com. For additional Natural Resources is now accept- Applications for the hunt must not count against a hunter’s annual information about a specific park ing applications to participate in be submitted online at www.wv- deer season bag limit. hunt, call the state park of interest Planning on selling controlled deer hunts at six state hunt.com. Hunters must use their and indicate the call is regarding parks. existing Electronic Licensing and Hunter Requirements controlled hunt information. your home or property? Controlled hunts are scheduled Game Checking System account If chosen, each hunter will be We sell more because we do more! for the fall at Beech Fork, Caca- or create one in order to apply. required to confirm their intent to Controlled Hunts Benefits pon Resort, Canaan Valley Re- Once logged in, applicants must participate in the hunt. They must When deer populations reach sort, North Bend, Pipestem Resort select “State Park Lottery Hunts” also possess a valid West Virginia levels that become detrimental to List with and Twin Falls Resort state parks. and choose one of the hunting op- Hunting License (or be legally ex- the landscape, over-browsing can Hunters have until Aug. 30 to ap- tions. There is a $15 application empt from purchasing a license) lead to loss of native vegetation, ply. Drawings for the hunts will fee. Each application can be for within one week of being contact- prevent forest regeneration and start on Aug. 31 and successful one or two people. ed. Successful applicants will be alter habitat for all wildlife species applicants will be notified in early- Each application is for a three- contacted with more detailed in- living in the park. Controlled hunts September. day harvest opportunity using a formation regarding the controlled help reduce deer numbers to levels “Previous controlled hunts are compound bow or crossbow or hunt. West Virginia hunting reg- that prevent habitat loss, property one of the ways we manage deer muzzleloader rifle, depending on ulations apply to all controlled damage, vehicle collisions and po- Top Producing Hardy County populations at our parks,” said the selected date, hunt type and hunts. tential human injuries. West Virginia State Parks Chief designated area. Rather than spec- Controlled hunts help the Real Estate Agency Brad Reed. “Past hunts have prov- ified hunting stands for each hunt- Specific Hunting Dates DNR maintain a healthy deer herd en that this is an effective and effi- er, as used in past controlled hunts, and Methods population while still allowing visi- cient way to maintain a biologically all hunters will be given a map and Specific rules, hunting dates and tors the opportunity to view deer Serving Hardy, Grant, Pendleton, and socially balanced deer herd will be able to hunt within the des- hunting methods are available on and other wildlife throughout the Hampshire and Mineral Counties in areas experiencing overpopula- ignated hunting zones. Deer har- the electronic licensing system, at state park.

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ASHLEY NICHOLE MCDONALD Moorefield Ashley Nichole McDonald, age a Pharmacy Technician. Ashley was Miller; great-aunt Linda (Victor) Epiphany of the 28 of Oldtown, Md. passed away an outgoing person who never met Chira; uncle Bryan “BB” Bender; Seventh-Day tragically along with her unborn a stranger and was described as a friends, Aaron and Jenny Frasier of Lord Catholic son, Rowan Jackson McDonald on people person. She loved attending Cumberland, Md. and her furry four Adventist Church Church Friday evening, June 26, 2020 near concerts, flower gardening and was legged animals, Max and Garcia. Moorefield, W.Va. Born on March a lover of all animals but mostly her Graveside Services were conduct- 504 Trough Road Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV 18, 1992 in Petersburg, W.Va., she dog, Max and cat, Garcia. ed 12:30 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 Moorefield, WV was raised by her maternal grand- Along with her parents and ma- 304-434-2547 at the Olivet Cemetery with Pastors Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. parents, Janice & Ronald Crabtree ternal grandparents, she is survived Jack and Tammy Turner as offici- Saturday Mass 6:30 PM of Oldtown, Md. and the daughter by her paternal grandparents, For- W orship – 11:00 a.m. of Brian Alan McDonald of Moore- est and Annabelle McDonald of ants. Interment will follow. 304-703-8997 Sunday Mass 9:00 AM field, W.Va. and Theresa Lynn Moorefield, W.Va.; a sister, Court- Condolences, shared memories Crabtree of Dallas, Tex. ney Leisure of Texas; a step-sister, and photos may be left on Ashley’s Ashley was a 2015 graduate of Tabitha Bender of Oldtown, Md.; Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneral- Fort Hill High School and attend- uncles, Todd (Valerie) McDonald home.com . H ARPERS Moorefield ed Allegany Community College & Jed (Judy) McDonald, aunts, Arrangements are under the di- C HAPEL where she received a certification as Tammy Bender and Sherry Lou rection of the Fraley Funeral Home. Assembly Church of God QUENTIN JAMES STRAWDERMAN of the 139 Chipley Lane Brethren Moorefield, WV 26836 Quentin James Strawderman, Lee Strawderman of Old Fields, Cleveland Strawderman, Vada Sunday School – 10 a.m. 24, of Moorefield, W.Va. passed Daniel Woodrow Strawderman of Pauline Strawderman, and step- Located on Lost River State Park Road Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. away on Friday, June 26, 2020. Moorefield, W.Va., Christopher grandfather, Patrick Webster. Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. Born on March 21, 1996 in Har- James Tease of Virginia, a sister, Funeral services were held on Sunday School – 10 a.m. risonburg, Va., he was the son of Misty Dawn Causey of Bergton, Friday July 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – 11 a.m. Wade Armentrout, Pastor James W. Strawderman of Moore- Va., grandfather, George McClure in McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Johnnie Stump “Come celebrate the field and Rebecca J. Hoyt of Math- of Mathias, W.Va., grandmother, Baker, W.Va. with Pastor Michael Everyone Welcome! presence of the Lord” ias, W.Va. Joem Webster of Mathias, W.Va., Funkhouser officiating. Interment He was a lineman with C.W. and numerous aunts, uncles, and will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Wright Construction. He was an cousins. He is also survived by his Mathias, W.Va.. avid trout fisherman. beloved dog, Abnar. All arrangements under the di- ALNUT Along with his parents, he is He was preceded in death by rection of the McKee Funeral W Rig survived by three brothers, Jesse paternal grandparents, Woodrow Home, Baker, W.Va. ROVE Assembly of G God Church Church of the Rev. Brad Taylor • Sunday Morning LESLIE CAROL SCOTT Brethren Rt. 55 East, Moorefield Service at 10 a.m. Leslie Carol Scott, 59, of Front Leslie enjoyed horseback riding, Va. and 14 grandchildren of whom just before Corridor H exit • Sunday Night Royal, Va. died on Saturday, June camping, and caving. she was especially proud. Leslie Service at 6 p.m. 13, 2020 at her home. Surviving along with her mother will be missed by her friends and Pastor Gary Shirk, Jr. • Wednesday Night Leslie was born on June 6, 1961 are three daughters: Christine M. family. 304-749-8899 or 307-220-6495 Service at 7:00 p.m. in Washington, DC, a daughter of Toulson of Wardensville, W.Va.; A graveside service was privately Patricia Ann Western Scott and Melissa S. Cubbage (Christopher) held. Sunday School – 10 a.m. 10 Queens Drive the late Donald R. Scott. Leslie at- of Front Royal, Va.; Melinda L. Arrangements are under the Church Service – 11 a.m. Rig, WV 26836 (304) 434-2073 tended Wakefield High School in Scott of Richmond, Va.; a sister direction the Loy-Giffin Funeral E VERYONE W ELCOME ! www.rigassemblyofgod.org Arlington, Va. From a young age, Laura Ann Scott of Alexandria, Home in Wardensville, WV.

Moorefield Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel S. Fork Rd. Rig Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. MYRTLE ‘CHRIS’ WEBSTER LOUISE IRENE TAYLOR Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. Myrtle Christine Webster, 68, John, Jack and Woodrow Webster, On June 20, 2020, Louise Irene and Nora Wolfe. Worship – 11 a.m. passed away on Friday, June 12, and three sisters Janet Corbin, (Wolfe) Taylor of Milam, W.Va. She is survived by her sons Pastor James Yao 2020 at Winchester Medical Cen- Bessie See and Sue Armstrong. passed away at the age of 86. Jeff Taylor and Mike Taylor; her ter after a long battle with cancer. In addition to her parents, she She was a loving wife, caring daughters Lori Taylor-Boyd and 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD She was born on March 27, 1952 mother, a devoted homemaker was preceded in death by sisters Holly Stevens; seven grandchil- BECOME INVOLVED 304-530-2307 in Lost City, W. Va. to Edward and and an active member of the Peru Anna Lee Webster, Norma Jean dren and two great grandchildren. AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org Eva Webster. community. She cared deeply for She attended Mathias High Funkhouser and Carolyn Webster; her family and neighbors. Louise was predeceased by her School. and brothers Jim Webster and Pat- Mrs. Taylor was born November husband, Martin. She is survived by a daughter, rick Webster. 22, 1933 in Upperville, Va, and was A celebration of life will be held “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Carolyn Webster, three brothers, Services are private. the daughter of the late Hobart at a later date. Granite • Marble • Bronze Age In Action W.A. Hartman July 13-July 17, 2020 If you want to pick/up carry out chase price of eligible products to A, hospital, Part B, Doctor, Part Memorials, L.L.C. Mathias & Wardensville - Home a meal at the senior center, call the charitable organizations select- C advantage plans. Call 304- 530- Delivered Only by 9:30 Wardensville area, please ed by customers. Please remember 2256. Extra help thru Social Se- IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive Moorefield Nutrition Site call by 9 a.m. for a home delivered us as you do your online shopping. curity, Department of Health and (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) WE HAVE CARRYOUT ONLY. meal. AmazonSmile is an easy and con- Human Service. MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 PLEASE CALL BY 9:30 A.M. TO DONATIONS venient way to donate to your local The Seniors have their neck- BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 ORDER A MEAL. Those making donations were Senior Center. Donations will be laces and other crafts available for Mon. July 13-BBQ riblet, cauli- Food Lion and the Moorefield Ex- used to offset the expenses of our sale. Check them out. flower w/cheese, lima beans, wheat aminer. We would like to thank nutrition program. which provides HCCOA NEEDS bread, pineapple each and everyone for your dona- on-site meals, as well as home de- HOMEMAKER AIDES Tues. July 14-Chicken and stuff- tions, they are greatly appreciated. livered meals to eligible seniors in Aides provide services in the ing casserole, green beans, carrots, Have a safe and happy week. Hardy County. For more informa- home of eligible participants. peach cobbler HCCOA receives funding from tion, please call us at 304-530-2256. Please call us at 304-530-2256 for Wed. July 15-Cheesy mac w/ federal and state entities including Thank you for your support! more information. hamburger, beets, spinach, bread, WV Bureau of Senior Services and orange WE HAVE ENSURE VOUCHERS FOR Thur. July 16-Baked potato w/ Upper Potomac AAA local gov- Flavors available are chocolate, FARMER’S MARKET chili and cheese, broccoli and ernment, donations and memorial vanilla, strawberry, and butter pe- Vouchers will be distributed cheese, bread, orange contributions. can. Regular and plus in same fla- starting June 29. It will be drive Fri. July 17-Pizza, brussel DONATIONS NEEDED vors. The cost has increased. We thru, stay in your car. Hours will sprouts, cottage cheese and peach- PLEASE READ will only accept checks for ensure. be 8:00 am- 11:00 am and 1:00 pm- es, corn Hardy County Committee on No cash. Sorry for the inconve- 4:00 pm. Persons under age of 60 are wel- Aging is participating in the Ama- nience. Any questions, call the GRAB AND GO MEALS come to eat at a cost of $5.25 per zonSmile program.AmazonSmile center at 304-530-2256. These are for Seniors 60 and meal. That’s a deal! Any donation is a website operated by Amazon ITEMS TO LEND OR GIVE older. Donations accepted. Any- over $5.25 would be greatly appre- that lets customers enjoy the same We have the following items one under 60 can get a meal. Cost ciated. wide selection of products, low available: is $5.25 a meal. Will need name, To cancel or order a lunch call prices and convenient shopping To Lend: Walkers, wheel chairs, address, and birthday. Must call 304-530-2256, ext. 231 or 232. features as on amazon.com. The bath benches, potty chairs by 9:00 am, 304-530-2256, ext. 231. Due to availability of delivered difference is when customer shop To Give: Incontinent briefs, Can pick up your lunch between food, substitutions are sometimes at AmazonSmile (smileamazon- hearing aid batteries. 12:00-12:30. This is due to Cen- necessary. zon.com) the AmazonSmile foun- MEDICARE HELP ter being closed because of CO- REMINDERS dation donates 0.5 percent of pur- Part D prescription drugs, Part VID-19.

tribute to Johnson. County and served as an Army sur- first Confederate general killed in July 8, 1961: Sutton Dam was geon in the War of 1812. the Civil War. dedicated by Governor Wally Bar- July 10, 1936: The temperature in July 14, 1861: Union troops under ron. The Army Corps of Engineers Martinsburg reached 112 degrees. It Gen. Jacob Cox drove Confederate operates the dam for purposes of tied the record for hottest tempera- militia and cavalry out of Barbo- flood control, low-flow augmenta- ture on record, which had been set ursville during the Battle of Barbo- tion, and recreation. August 4, 1930, at Moorefield. ursville. Union forces remained in The following events happened July 9, 1942: An explosion at the July 11, 1861: The Battle of Rich control of Barboursville for the re- on these dates in West Virginia his- Pursglove No. 2 Mine at Scotts Run Mountain was fought in Randolph mainder of the war. tory. To read more, go to e-WV: near Morgantown killed 20 men. It County. Union troops under the e-WV: The West Virginia En- The West Virginia Encyclopedia at was one of three fatal accidents at command of General George Mc- cyclopedia is a project of the West www.wvencyclopedia.org. the mining operation in an eight- Clellan defeated Confederate forc- Virginia Humanities Council. For July 8, 1894: Walter Aegerter was month period. es. more information, contact the West born in Helvetia. An amateur pho- July 9, 1989: Treasurer A. James July 13, 1861: The Battle of Cor- Virginia Humanities Council, 1310 tographer, Aegerter built both a stu- Manchin resigned after being im- ricks Ford took place in Tucker Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV dio and darkroom on his farm and peached. With a stock market down- County. Confederate Gen. Robert 25301; (304) 346-8500; or visit e-WV photographed portraits, families, turn in 1987, Manchin bore much of S. Garnett was killed. He was the at www.wvencyclopedia.org. celebrations and everyday scenes of the blame when the state lost near- the German Swiss settlement. The ly $300 million in investments for Duplicate Bridge glass plate negatives survive today in which he was responsible. several archived collections. July 10, 1769: Physician Jesse A Howell game was played on Overall winners were: Donovan July 8, 1924: Rock ’n’ roll pio- Bennet was born. He performed Wednesday, July 1 with 2 1/2 tables Kimble and Kevin McDonald, 13 neer Johnnie Johnson was born in the first successful caesarian - sec in play in the South Branch Du- 1/2; and John Childs and Buddy Fairmont. Johnson collaborated tion in America in 1794, on his own plicate Bridge Club held at Colts Webster, 11 1/2. with Chuck Berry on songs such as wife and without proper equipment Restaurant. There were five pairs The Bridge Club meets each ‘‘Roll Over, Beethoven.’’ Berry’s hit and with no antiseptics. He later es- playing 25 boards with an average Wednesday at Colt’s Restaurant ‘‘Johnny B. Goode’’ was written as a tablished a large practice in Mason match point score of 10. beginning at 7 p.m. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 7 Social Moorefield High School Graduate Garrett Named Mentor of the Year The West Virginia State Bar re- cently named local attorney, Lary Receives OMEGA Scholarship D. Garrett, as Mentor of the Year for 2020. The West Virginia Oil Market- Leader, Scripture Reader, Usher, Lary and his wife Karen have ers & Grocers Association (OME- and a Youth Group member at had a general law practice in Har- GA), the trade association which Moorefield Presbyterian Church dy County for more than 42 years. represents the state’s convenience for many years. During that time, Lary has served stores, independent grocers and He will be pursuing his studies as Mental Hygiene Commissioner, petroleum marketers, has an- in the fields of Exercise Physiol- Assistant and Special Prosecuting nounced that Thomas Cunning- ogy and Pre-Med at West Virginia Attorney, Fiduciary Commission- ham Williams of Old Fields, WV University in the fall. er, General Receiver, and Court was selected as one of ten recipi- “Education is an essential part Appointed Mediator. ents of the organization’s annual of our lives and providing our The Young Lawyer Section of scholarship program. His par- state’s youth with the opportuni- the West Virginia State Bar se- ents, Sam and Kelly Williams, are ties to receive a quality education lected Lary as Mentor of the Year owner/operators of the Old Fields is key in moving West Virginia for- after receiving nominations for Country Store, which is an OME- ward,” said Traci Nelson, president Lary from a prosecuting attorney, GA member. of OMEGA. “Thomas is an excel- a judge, a federal public defender, Williams is a 2020 graduate of lent candidate for this scholarship, and two attorneys with a civil prac- Moorefield High School. He has and we wish him the best of luck. tice. always been active in his school and We are pleased to be in a position ates or graduate students enrolled In 2001, the West Virginia Bar community. His accomplishments to support our members, their em- in a full-time course of study at a Foundation named Lary D. Gar- include Moorefield High School ployees and families in furthering college or university. Students may rett the Lawyer Citizen of the Year Valedictorian, President of the their education.” reapply to the program each year if in recognition of his public service National Honor Society, West Vir- OMEGA’s scholarship program they meet requirements. activities and accomplishments. ginia University (WVU) Bucklew is designed to assist members, For more information on the In 2007, then Governor Man- Scholar Winner, lettered in four employees of members and their West Virginia Oil Marketers & chin gave Lary the Governor’s Ser- sports was a West Virginia Single children. The program provides Grocers Association’s scholarship vice Award for lifetime achieve- A Baseball two-time state Champi- a one-time $1,000 scholarship to program please visit www.omega- ment in public service. on 2018, 2019. He has been a Laity high school seniors, undergradu- wv.com. Lary has been involved with several organizations, and was a founding member of E.A. Hawse Retirement Village, Hardy County Monongahela National Forest Opens Parks and Recreation Commis- sion, and the Hardy County Com- dren, West and Jessica. They live no longer taking new cases or cli- munity Foundation. on their farm located between Lost ents, as they plan to retire at the Additional Campgrounds Lary and Karen have been mar- On Monday, June 15, Monon- good hygiene and social distancing cal as possible when choosing a site ried for 44 years and have two chil- City and Mathias. The Garretts are end of the year. gahela National Forest opened ad- wherever they choose to visit.” to visit and to pack out everything ditional developed recreation sites. Please remember to avoid con- they bring, especially trash. Visitors For a full list of open areas and up- gregating at trailheads and/or park- are also urged to take the precau- to-date information on re-openings, ing areas and refrain from gathering tions recommended by the Centers visit the Monongahela National For- in groups of more than 10 people. for Disease Control and Prevention ABCA Donates to Mountaineer Food Bank est website at https://www.fs.usda. Developed recreation sites open: (CDC) along with local health and On behalf of the West Virginia “The world has experienced past. gov/mnf. • Marlinton Area -- Day Run safety guidance. Alcohol Beverage Control Admin- unprecedented, negative circum- WVABCA Commissioner Fred “Most of the Forest remains open Campground Responsible recreation will help istration (WVABCA), the National stances due to the loss and hard- Wooton said, “We hope our con- to the public for activities like hik- • Richwood Area -- Big Rock expand access to facilities, services Alcohol Beverage Control Asso- ship caused by the spread of CO- tribution to the Mountaineer Food ing, bicycling, backpacking, and sce- Campground and other opportunities. Certain ciation (NABCA), has donated VID-19,” said Jim Sgueo, NABCA Bank will assist them in providing nic driving. In addition more than • White Sulphur Springs Area -- services may still be unavailable. $10,000 to the Mountaineer Food president and CEO. “It is our hope critical services to our communi- 80% of developed recreation sites Blue Bend Recreation Area, includ- Up-to-date information about Bank to help in their efforts to aid that this contribution will be help- ties. The WVABCA stands ready are now open,” said Shawn Co- ing the campground, picnic area and Monongahela National Forest is those who have been adversely af- ful in easing the burden so many to support our community organi- chran, Forest Supervisor. “We ask beach available online at https://www. fected by the COVID 19 pandemic. find themselves faced with today.” zations and licensees as they con- that visitors continue to practice Visitors are asked to stay as lo- fs.usda.gov/mnf. The WVABCA has been a member tinue to find new and creative ways of NABCA since 1938 and the two to provide for those most in need.” organizations have collaborated on Visit the WVABCA website for numerous community efforts in the more information. 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 George Washington, Jefferson National Forests Reopen Many Areas The George Washington and Jeffer- Forest leadership is making every effort being made on a case-by-case basis. ners and volunteers. local health and safety guidance. For tips son National Forests have reopened more to expand access to recreation sites within Information about recreation sites sta- Responsible recreation will help expand from the CDC on preventing illnesses like than 20 recreation sites across the forests. the context of Centers for Disease Control tus can be found at https://www.fs.usda. access. Avoid crowded areas; be careful COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavi- In Hardy County, Wolf Gap Recreation and Prevention guidance and state and lo- gov/recmain/gwj/recreation. with campfires and wildlife; and bring ex- Area is open. cal government orders while prioritizing The Forest Service is reopening sites in tra food, water and clothing in case of an rus, go to: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- In Hampshire County Hawk Recreation employee and public health and safety. phases using a site-by-site approach that emergency. Trash services and restrooms ncov/about/prevention.html. Area is open. The Forests are revisiting closure de- includes an assessment of facility cleanli- are not available in many areas, so be pre- For the most up to date information In Pendleton County Brandywine Day cisions and are opening some sites while ness, maintenance status, and health and pared to take your waste home with you. about recreation sites and their status, Use Area opened June 12. However, re- working closely with state and local part- safety. The agency is committed to maxi- Visitors are urged to take the precautions strooms are unavailable and campgrounds ners and permitted recreation providers. mizing public access while ensuring the recommended by the Centers for Disease please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/rec- remain closed. The decision to reopen recreation areas is safety and well-being of employees, part- Control and Prevention (CDC) along with main/gwj/recreation.

Eastern’s New Biz Launchpad Continued from page 1 has been meeting for some time product safely from producer to ness. East Hardy High School juniors new home with our community wv.edu to participate. now, determined the co-op was a user. “Eastern’s Agribusiness ini- and seniors are encouraged to reg- and look forward to developing Earlier this year, Eastern was missing piece between producers “The West Virginia State Uni- tiatives have become an integral ister. To learn how to enroll, con- and sustaining relationships with awarded a grant by the U.S. De- and users,” West said. versity has provided us with a part of the college’s mission and a tact Lacy Koontz at lacy.koontz@ all of our many stakeholders,” partment of Agriculture’s Local “We realize this is a busy time small, tow-behind reefer,” West keystone in forming partnerships easternwv.edu. Webb said. Food Promotion program to de- of year for farmers. We also real- said. with local businesses,” said Curtis In collaboration with Farm velop a food cooperative in the Po- ize the COVID-19 has put some In addition, the PHFC will offer Hakala, Eastern’s Dean of Teach- Credit Knowledge Center and the tomac Highlands. Amanda West is restrictions on our progress, but monthly training sessions on how ing and Learning. West Virginia Department of Edu- coordinating the program. we’re moving forward where we to get commodities market ready. As part of the Associate’s De- cation, Eastern will offer a virtual The goal is to establish a lo- can.” Some of the subjects will include gree in Business Management, the education series for W. Va. Agri- cal food infrastructure to connect A meeting scheduled for mid- pricing, packaging and labeling following classes have been added: culture educators. The Curriculum growers and producers with end users. March was conducted virtually and identifying customers. •Agri-tourism Enterprise Man- for Agriculture Science Educators Again, the application for and from that a work group was For information, contact West agement will be held on Tuesday, July 21 funding was a direct result of the formed to establish the ground- at [email protected]. •Introduction to Agribusiness and Wednesday, July 22. Benedum Foundation study that work. “We are still soliciting farm- To further support the New Biz •Introduction to Agribusiness Contact Webb at megan.webb@ showed the leading economic de- ers,” West said. Launchpad’s mission of entrepre- Marketing easternwv.edu to learn how to reg- velopment opportunity for the The Potomac Highlands Food neurship and economic develop- •Introduction to Agribusiness ister. area is agriculture. Co-op has secured a refrigerated ment, Eastern has added several Entrepreneurship “We are extremely excited to “The Ag Action Council, which trailer that can be used to move courses with a focus on agribusi- Moorefield High School and share the New Biz Launchpad’s State CTE Plan Approved by U.S. Department of Education U.S. Secretary of Education 2018. more nimble, and relevant to 21st constituents representing educa- through its Simulated Workplace Betsy DeVos announced today “Thanks to the president’s century realities. High-quality tion and workforce, business and Initiative— one of the newest col- the Department of Education has leadership, the new career and CTE programs are a critical way industry, and parents and commu- laborations between its secondary approved West Virginia’s career technical education law gives lo- to help learners of all ages and get nity partners. schools and employers to assist and technical education (CTE) cal leaders the flexibility to make our economy back up and running To date, 42 Perkins CTE plans schools in implementing work- state plan. West Virginia joins investments in the highest impact at full speed.” have been approved by the Secre- place protocols. Alaska, Connecticut, New Jersey, areas of local need,” said Secre- Perkins V encourages states and tary. Launches a statewide initiative New Mexico, North Carolina and tary DeVos. “We know many well- territories to expand opportunities The following are some of the to increase the number of West Puerto Rico as the latest to have paying, in-demand jobs require for every student to access educa- noteworthy elements from West Virginians with earned industry- its CTE plan approved under the CTE training but not necessarily a tional opportunities that will put Virginia’s approved plan. Addi- valued certificates and/or degrees. new, bipartisan Strengthening Ca- college degree and the associated them on the path to success. Each tional details about each approved Improves results for its “Earn a reer and Technical Education for debt. The coronavirus pandemic state and territory crafted a plan to plan can be found on the Depart- Degree Graduate Early Program” the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), has certainly highlighted the need fulfill its promise of offering a ro- ment’s website. that prepares high school students which was signed into law by Presi- for all education to be tailored to bust CTE option for students fol- Embeds employability skills for success in the workplace or dent Donald J. Trump on July 31, meet each student’s unique needs, lowing consultation with its key in all secondary CTE programs postsecondary education. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 9 At the Library

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They amount is within the project bud- Moyers asked that he be kept ap- ument that shows expected rev- increase from the town of Moore- would be ideal.” don’t have an issue with that in that get. Orndorff-Sayers thanked Moy- this is their slow time. prised of the project and requested enue and expenses for utilities. It field,” Moyers said. “If we could ers for the help he has given “We may have to issue a ‘boil a copy of the Wardensville’s Rule is required by the WV PSC before include Wardensville’s increase Other Business through the process. water’ advisory to customers after The board appointed a commit- the tank is filled again.” tee to create an RFP for auditing Baker Water Project The water line extensions that services. The committee includes are also part of the project are Construction continues on the Moyers, Office Manager Connie nearing completion. The Killdeer building to house the raw water fil- Sherman and Board President tration system at the Baker water Lane and Trout Run extensions Robert Harper. plant. “The equipment is expected will undergo pressure testing dur- The board approved the contin- to arrive the first of August,” Moy- ing the week of July 13. uation of appointment-only public ers said. A booster station will be in- hours for the PSD office. The of- The additional filtration system stalled for the Ft. Run and Dover fice is operating at full staff. is necessary to reduce disinfection Hollow extensions in August. by products present in the treated Fire protection service on The next meeting of the Har- water. DBPs are created when or- Trough Road should be completed ganic material in the raw water re- by the end of July. dy County PSD will be held on acts with chlorine used to disinfect “We will need a brief interrup- Wednesday, Aug. 5 beginning at the water. tion of service on Trough Road 4:30 p.m. Meetings are held at Later this month, workers will during the week of July 13,” Moy- the PSD office, 2094 US Route install an aeration system in the ers said. “Residents will have to 220 South in Moorefield, with so- water storage tank. This will help boil their water when service is re- cial distancing guidelines in effect. with water turnover and further re- instated. Typically, a boil water ad- They are also held virtually. Call duce DBPs. visory is three to five days.” 304-530-3048 for information re- “We will drain the water tank to The board approved a draw garding virtual meetings. The pub- install the system,” Moyers said. of funding in the amount of lic is invited to attend. W.Va. 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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) The court announced this week adding the account is part of the People seeking more informa- it is adding Instagram to its social tion about the judiciary in West media accounts, which also include court’s work to “ensure transpar- Virginia can now check the state Twitter, Facebook, SmugMug, ency and accountability through- Supreme Court’s new Instagram Flickr and YouTube. account. Chief Justice Tim Armstead says out the court system.” 10 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Classifieds Advertise in the Classifieds | $8 for 25 Words or Less | 20¢ for each word over 25 | Runs in Examiner, Weekender and HardyLive for One Week | [email protected]

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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, July 8, 2020 - 11 Legal Advertising Notice of Meeting Main Street, Wardensville, Hardy County, WV 26836 and should be labelled “Park ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- The Region VIII Solid Waste Authority West Virginia. The real estate is identified Sign”. Please contact Lucas Gagnon at bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office Now Taking Applications Nominating Committee will meet at 9:30 for tax assessment purposes in the Hardy (304) 530-6142 or Lucas.Gagnon@townof- at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Re- County Assessor’s Office in Capon Corpo- moorefield.com for a scope of work and 26836‑0200. Any person seeking to im- gion 8 Office Building in the Grant County rate District on Tax Map 1, as Parcel 0088. requirements. The Town of Moorefield is peach or establish a will must make a com- Yellowbud Place: 1 BR garden Industrial Park near Petersburg, WV. The Acting in furtherance of prior direction an equal opportunity employer. plaint in accordance with the provisions of SPECIAL: purpose of the meeting will be to nominate given by the Congregation, the Trustees 7/1, 7/8 2c West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. apartments, 2 & 3 BR town homes. Rent $200 OFF officers for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. proceeded to list the property for sale and Any interested person objecting to the includes water, trash and sewer. 1BR: $530 .00 . first month’s rent. 7/8 1c after passage of time, have found a buyer REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL qualifications of the personal representa- 2BR: $557 .00 & 3BR: $667 .00 . Many amenities $99 security deposit. willing to pay $72,000.00 for said property. Moorefield Downtown tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, $35 application fee Notice of Meeting The Trustees believe the proposed sale Streetlight Painting shall file notice of an objection with the include: dishwasher, stove, refrigerator and The Region VIII Solid Waste Authority is in the best interest of the Church and The TOWN OF MOOREFIELD is ac- County Commission within 60 days after waved. Board of Directors will meet at 10:00 a.m. should be authorized by a majority of the cepting proposals to clean, repair and the date of the first publication or within 30 garbage disposal. Laundry room on site and 7/1/20 - 7/31/20 on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Region Congregation so that it consummate the repaint the downtown decorative fixtures. days of the service of the notice, whichever 8 Office Building in the Grant County- In real estate transaction with the Purchaser This project will include painting of the is later. If an objection is not filed timely, tot lot for children. Security deposit dustrial Park near Petersburg, WV. The and make, execute and deliver a good and tree guards, trash receptacles, streetlight the objection is forever barred. Any per- equals 1 months rent. purpose of the meeting will be to conduct sufficient Deed that conveys the property posts, sign posts and the clock. All pro- son interested in filing claims against an regular business. to the Purchaser upon her cash payment posals shall be submitted by 4:30 P.M. estate must file them in accordance with 7/8 1c at closing in the amount of $72,000.00. EDT July 17, 2020. Proposals can be West Virginia Code 44‑2 and 44‑3 and/or Call 304-538-7082 Notice is given of the proposed sale of dropped off or mailed to 206 Winchester 44‑1‑14A(10). NOTICE TO SELL A HOUSE OWNED BY the property. The Chairman of the Trust- Ave, Moorefield, WV 26836 and should Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- THE ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH ees has caused a written ballot form to be be labelled “Downtown Painting”. Please ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- Located at 55 West Main Street, War- sent to each member of the Congregation contact Lucas Gagnon at (304) 530-6142 out reference to a fiduciary commissioner densville, West Virginia 26851 with a self- addressed, stamped envelope. or [email protected] unless within 60 days from the first publica- TO: The Members of the St. Peter Lu- Each member should vote the ballot yes - for a scope of work and requirements. The tion of this notice a reference is requested theran Church to authorize the sale, or no - if you oppose Town of Moorefield is an equal opportunity by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor In compliance with West Virginia Code the sale, and submit it to the Chairman in employer. files a claim and good cause is shown to Chapter 35, Article 1, Section 10, as the enclosed self-addressed, stamped en- 7/1, 7/8 2c support reference to a fiduciary commis- Amended, you are given notice of the pro- velope. Upon the vote of a majority of the sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- posed sale of a house owned by the St. Congregation in the affirmative, the Chair- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL missioner is listed herein, claims against Peter Lutheran Church located at 55 West man of the Trustees will prepare an Affi- Higgins House Addition the estate(s) must be filed in accordance davit confirming that a Class II publication with West Virginia Code 44‑1‑14A(10). was duly made in the Moorefield Examiner, The TOWN OF MOOREFIELD is re- Publication Date: Wednesday, July 8, a weekly newspaper of countywide publi- questing proposals to build a 14’ x 20’ one 2020 Hidden River cation in Hardy County, and swearing or story addition onto the HIGGINS HOUSE Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, Septem- affirming that after notice of publication, a located at 202 Winchester Ave. A pre- ber 6, 2020 majority of the Congregation authorized bid meeting will be held at the Moorefield Gardens the consummation of the sale of said real Town Hall on July 15, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. ESTATE NUMBER: 1933 estate. You must mail your vote to Chair- All proposals shall be submitted by 4:30 ESTATE NAME: HURL G COMBS man of the Trustees, Winfred Tharp, at his P.M. EDT July 30, 2020. Proposals can be EXECUTOR: ROGER F COMBS Apartments address of 2715 Trout Run Road, War- dropped off or mailed to 206 Winchester 110 LEISURE LANE In Wardensville, WV densville, West Virginia 26851, and same Ave, Moorefield, WV 26836 and should be MOOREFFIELD, WV 26836‑8477 should be postmarked on or before the labelled “Higgins House Addition”. Please Has a one bedroom downstairs 15th day of July, 2020, a period of more contact Lucas Gagnon at 304.530.6142 or ESTATE NUMBER: 1938 than fourteen (14) days from first publica- [email protected] for ESTATE NAME: apartment available for elderly, 62 tion. The real estate can only be sold upon a scope of work and drawings. The Town GARY WAYNE COMSTOCK yeras of age or older, handicapped or a vote authorizing the sale by a majority of Moorefield is an equal opportunity em- EXECUTRIX: JOAN L COMSTOCK of the Congregation. The Secretary of the ployer. 233 E BRIGHTON AVE disabled, regardless of age with or Church has certified the list of members 7/1, 7/8 2c MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑1205 to the Trustees, and an appropriate notice ATTORNEY: WILLIAM BEAN without children. Apartments come with ballot has been sent to each member NOTICE OF ANCILLARY FILING BEAN & BEAN with fridge, stove, wall-to-wall carpet, at his/her last known address, with said WITHOUT ANY ADMINISTRATION OF PO DRAWER 30 notice being mailed by first class mail on ESTATE MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑0030 electric heat and A/C. Laundry and or before the first publication date of the Notice is hereby given that a foreign notice in the Moorefield Examiner. will or affidavit has been filed before Hardy ESTATE NUMBER: 1937 community room on site. WINFRED THARP, CHAIRMAN OF THE County Commission at 204 Washington ESTATE NAME: PHYLLIS B COPELAND Rent based on 30% of TRUSTEES OF THE ST. PETER LUTHER- Street, Rm. 111, Moorefield, WV 26836. ADMINISTRATRIX: TAMMY S COPELAND AN CHURCH That no appointment or administration 32472 STATE ROAD 55 adjusted annual income. 7/1, 7/8 2c is being made pursuant to the provisions WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851‑8205 of law but that a foreign will or affidavit of Equal Housing Opportunity. This REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL heirs of the decedent has been filed with ESTATE NUMBER: 1945 Moorefield Town Park Entrance Sign the Hardy County Commission, and is of ESTATE NAME: DONALD MICHAEL DENT institution is an Equal Opportunity The TOWN OF MOOREFIELD is ac- record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office. ADMINISTRATOR: MICHAEL BRIEN DENT Provider, handicapped accessible. cepting proposals for the construction of a Any person interested in objecting to PO BOX 360 new Moorefield Town Park entrance sign the filing of the foreign will or Affidavit or PURGITSVILLE, WV 26852‑0360 Please contact 304-822-6045 located at 220 Spring Avenue. This project objecting to the absence of appointment includes the tear down and removal of the or administration being made in this state ESTATE NUMBER: 1932 TTY/TDD 1-800-982-8771 existing sign and the design, production must be filed with the County Commission ESTATE NAME: KATHY CASEY ORD and installation of a new sign. All proposals within 60 days after the date of the first ADMINISTRATRIX: shall be submitted by 4:30 P.M. EDT July publication or within 30 days of the service NATALIE ROBIN KEAGY 31, 2020. Proposals can be dropped off or of the notice, whichever is later. If an ob- 18460 WATERLOO ROAD mailed to 206 Winchester Ave, Moorefield, jection is not filed timely, the objection is AMISSVILLE, VA 20106‑2175 forever barred. ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H BEAN 1st Publication Date: Wednesday, July BEAN & BEAN 8, 2020 PO DRAWER 30 Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, Septem- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑0030 ber 6, 2020 ESTATE NUMBER: 1939 DECEDENT: Anna Byrd Mays ESTATE NAME: RONALD CRAIG POLING 2717 S Arl Ridge Rd ADMINISTRATOR: RONALD E POLING Arlington, VA, 22202 4013 US 52 HWY COWARDS, SC 29530‑5379 FILED BY: Mary Lou McIntyre 11819 Bacon Race Rd ESTATE NUMBER: 1929 Woodbridge VA 22192 ESTATE NAME: RELATIONSHIP: Sister MAXINE S WRATCHFORD AKA: FRANCES MAXINE, WRATCHFORD Subscribed and sworn to before me on EXECUTOR: July 1, 2020. GREGORY L ELY H J WRATCHFORD Clerk of the Hardy County Commission AKA: HALBERT JAMES WRATCHFORD 7/8, 7/15 2c 139 SOUTH ELM STREET MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑1227 United States of America State of West Virginia Subscribed and sworn to before me on County of Hardy, ss: 06/30/2020 Notice of Administration / to Creditors GREGORY L ELY Clerk of the Hardy County Commission Notice is hereby given that the follow- 7/8, 7/15 2c

ADVERTISEMENT ry Permit Renewal Application shall identify Notice is hereby given that FAIRFAX the applicant and application number and MATERIALS, INC . , PO BOX 850, LAUREL, will be received by the Permit Supervisor MD 20725 has sumbitted an application for at the DEP address above until thirty (30) RENEWAL of Quarry Article 4 Permit Num- days from the date of publication . A copy ber Q200399 to the Department of Environ- of the application will be available for re- mental Protection (DEP) 47 School Street, view in the DEP Regional Office located at Suite 301, Philippi, WV, 26416-1600, in the address above and is available at: order to remove limestone by conducting http://apps .dep.wv.gov/WebApp/_dep/ quarry operations. Search/ePermitting/ePermittingApplica- The operation is discharging into Un- tionSearchPage .cfm. named Tributary of Brushy Run of South The above link can be accessed from a Branch of the Potomac River northwest of computer at all West Virginia public librar- FISHER in Medley District of Grant South- ies. fork District of Hardy County, Longitude 79 DEP Telephone Number: 304-457-3219 2’31” and Latitude 39 5’40” (Coordinates Permit Number: Q200399 from USGS Topographic Map). 7/8 1c Written comments on the Article 4 Quar- 12 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Old Master By Jay Fisher

There is a little bit of sports How good was that? While it cer- per game can be sometimes mis- the success rate is also very close It is also possible that the de- news. First, a WVU basketball tainly wasn’t the biggest problem, it leading – WVU has to face plen- to 2018. fense made a trade off between player has tested positive for CO- can’t really be described as “elite”. ty of high powered offenses like Dig a little deeper, and some aggression and giving up big plays. VID; he is said to be doing well and It was pretty much OK last year – is self-quarantining. He is the third not great, but not bad either. If you Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, differences to start to emerge. The percentage of plays that were WVU athlete to test positive, after look at 2019 compared to previous so it is useful to look into stats a First down success stayed the stuffed for zero or negative yard- two football players. On a more seasons, it was pretty similar to the little deeper to measure effective- same overall, but it was a touch age was down versus previous positive note, major league base- past two years. The most recent ball is moving forward, and teams peak was 2015, which featured ness. better against first down rushes, years, especially against the run. are announcing 60 man rosters. It players like Nick Kwitkowski, Dar- If you look at the defensive suc- and a bit worse against first down However, they did give up fewer looks like six former Mountaineers ryl Worley, Karl Josesph, and KJ cess rate (the same as offensive passes. Third down success was a big yardage plays. Whether this will be listed: John Means, who Dillon. That unit had four players made the All-Star game last year, taken in the NFL Draft the follow- success rate, except lower per- little worse across the board. That change was due to a shift in philos- is with the Orioles, Jedd Gyorko is ing year. WVU has had exactly one centages are better), WVU was is important because after keeping ophy, or simply due to personnel is with Milwaukee, David Carpenter defensive player drafted in each just under 45% last year, which is the opponent from scoring, getting hard to say. WVU had injury woes is with Cincinnati, Ryan McBroom draft since nearly identical to the 2018. When them off the field is probably next at linebacker last year, and that is with the Royals, Alek Manoah is At its most basic level, a defense on the Blue Jays’ list, and Michael wants to keep the opposing team you break out passing and rushing, on the list of priorities. could have played a role. Grove made the LA Dodgers’ list. year, and to improve that mark, from scoring. Last year, WVU al- Good luck to all of them. everyone needs to move forward. lowed just over 30 points per game. Turning to football, no one with The biggest issue last year was an That is slightly worse than the 28 the WVU program thinks that 5-7 anemic offense, something I spent points allowed in 2018, but better is an acceptable record. But that a couple of weeks talking about. than the 32 points per game from is what the Mountaineers had last But what about the defense? 2017. But strictly looking at points

Jobless Aid AUCTION Continued from page 4 Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM decline for two weeks. 9970 Grassy Lick Road Romney, WV 26757 At least 92 people have died Vehicles & Equipment: 1986 Ford F150 (As-Is) not running. 2005 Kawasaki from the virus in West Virginia Mule 610 4x4, 206 hrs. excellent shape. 2001 John Deere LT133 riding mower, and around 2,700 have tested posi- 38 inch cut. Ford 7’ Sickle Bar Mower. Sunflower Hay Rake. Guns: Remington Model 742 30-.06 semi-automatic w/clip and scope. Marlin tive, according to state health data. Model 81 22LR, bolt-action. Traditions Deer Hunter 50 cal. Muzzleloader (NEVER Outbreaks have recently emerged, FIRED) with at least 72 cases in 11 counties Vintage Toys: 1960s GI Joe Foot Locker complete set. 1960s Remote control linked to travel to Myrtle Beach, army tank. Red Line Hotwheels as well as other Hotwheels. Marbles. Slot Car South Carolina, and roughly 70 Race Track and Cars (original and complete). Model cars and airplanes. NFL Foot- cases connected to church services ball Table. Signed Brooks Robinson Orioles baseball. Baseball cards. Die cast in three counties. tractors and toys. Bryer Horses. Justice on Wednesday forced Antiques: Wheeling Double Wash Basin. City Fire Department Pedal Car. Gris- out a top health official, Cathy wold Iron Skillets, Stoneware Crocks, Butter Molds. Ceramic Christmas Tree. Slemp, who was a state health offi- Toledo cast-iron store scale. Galvanized Wash Tubs. Enamel Tubs and Pans, cer and commissioner of the public Deacons benches. Glassware (Fenton, West Moreland, Carnival Glass, Incandes- health bureau, after the governor cent Glass). Marbles (some vasaline). C&O Railroad Lanterns. Vintage windows. publicly vented that the state’s ac- Salesman samples. Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose. Old Hickory Knives, Hog tive virus caseload may have been Scrapers, Kitchen Utensils, ½ Bushel Wooden Measure. Nice Whiskey Barrel. overstated. Wooden Snow Fence. Numerous galvanized chicken and turkey feeders. For most people, the corona- Tools: Stihl 028 AV Super Chain Saw, Craftsman Air Compressor. Portable Air Tank, Oil Barrels, Misc Hand Tools. Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer. Echo Wee- virus causes mild or moderate deater. Simplicity Rototiller. Briggs and Stratton water pump w/hose. Homelite symptoms that clear up within Chain Saw. Numerous small garden tools. weeks. But for others, especially Housewares: Pampered Chef. Longaberger. Club Aluminum olive green cook- older adults and people with ex- ware set. Home Interior sets. Noritake complete china set. Tupperware. Cast isting health problems, the virus Iron cookware. Old Hickory Knives. Washer and Dryers. Gas kitchen range . Lift can cause severe symptoms and be Chairs, Recliners, Couches, China Cabinet. Table and Chairs. Refrigerators. HAND fatal. The vast majority of people SEWN QUILTS. recover. Auctioneers Note: Very estate that you do not want to miss. Everything was very well kept and stored and is in excellent condition. Very nice selection of vintage collectible toys as well as local memorabilia pieces. THERE WILL STILL BE ITEMS UNCOVERED UNITIL SALE DAY! Terms: ID needed for bidder number, cash or good check with proper ID. Nothing to be removed until paid for on the day of auction. All items sold as is. Not re- sponsible for accidents. Anything announced on sale day takes precedence over what is written. Food will be served. Executors: Mark Hott & Mary Lou Hott Auctioneer: Col. Tyler Bradfield WV#2147 VA#2907004580 Bradfield Auctions, LLC 120 Arkansaw Road Baker WV, 26801 Phone: 304-897-6837 Licensed and Bonded in the States of Virginia and West Virginia.

2B - HARDY COUNTY CLASS OF 2020 • MOOREFIELD EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 MOOREFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2020

Valedictorian Valedictorian Salutatorian Isabelle J. Nesbit Thomas C. Williams Allison R. Barr

Commencement Information Class Officers Principal July 14, 2020 • 5:00 p.m. President – Paxton A. Coby Mr. Patrick McGregor Misty Mountain Event Barn Vice President – Matthew A. Weatherholt Vice Principal (Immediate family only due to COVID-19 restrictions) Secretary – Madison B. McGregor Mr. Matthew Altobello Honor Escorts Treasurer – Anthony J. Redmon Class Advisors Luis Carreola, Victoria Humphries Mrs. Ayers, Mrs. Cremann, Ushers Mrs. Gates, Mrs. Kinkead, Alexis Helman, Atikilt Tamiru , Gracie O’Neill Class Colors Mr. Ours,Mrs. Sites Isaac VanMeter, Brody Weese, Sean Miller Blue & White

Skylar Brooke Addison Blake David Seth Preyonna Marie Julie Elizabeth Mark David Alt Barb Bishoff Blacka Bowen Bowen

Ethan Christopher Elizabeth Marie Hanna Grace Paxton Andrew Jayson Garrett Rebecca Autumn Brake Browning Carlson Coby Crites Crites

Kayla Grace Auston Tyler Abigail Rae Gianna Lee Semrawit Tesfale Sydney Blair Cullers Delawder Eye Fair Gebreluel Gribble

Sydney Grace Kaitlyn Mariah Ethan James Riley Grant Rachel Pamela Kennedie Shantal Shirley Hardy Harman Hayes Hedrick Hesse Hinger HARDY COUNTY CLASS OF 2020 • MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 3B

MOOREFIELD YELLOW JACKETS

Madison Raene Kolby Foster Ashlynn Paige Jason Alexander Caelan Allen Grant Ross Hogbin Hunt Jenkins Kenyon Keplinger Keplinger

Taylor Marie Yosef Tesfamicael Ryne Isaac Madison Brooke Destiny Sage Mason Adam Lyons Malaki Martin McGregor McWhorter Meek

Jaden Franklin Trace William Jordan Cheyenne Cassie Brooke Brent Mitchell Curtis Allen Miller Miller Mongold Mooney Moran Moran

Nicholas Alexander Jakeline Imani Cing Sian Sunni Jo Lane Scott Mason Aaron Myers Nduwimana-Cullers Nuam Omechinski Ours Ours

Tayla Ashton Scarlett Peralta Cole William Isaac Scott Marisha Anne Anthony James Ours Sanchez Pumphrey Raines Ravenscroft Redmon

Aidan Paul Léticia Ximena Anna Marie Emily Nicole Lindsey Martene Weslee James Richardson Rico Riggleman Riggleman Rinker Roop

Rilei Beth Terrance David Daury Manuel Hayden Riley Isaiah Nicholas Donovan Ross Rutherford Sadowski Sanchez Liriano See Shifflett Shockey 4B - HARDY COUNTY CLASS OF 2020 • MOOREFIELD EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Jonathan Price Dalton Cain Laila Grace Kyla Denise Jake Weldon Andrew Trace Smith Sothen Spitzer Stump Sullivan Tanner

Brooklyn Ja’Naye Johna Lee Clarissa Marie Chase Matthew Matthew Allan Jackson David Thomas Thompson Turner Vance Weatherholt Weese

Shianne Jade Hannah Elaine Marissa Renee Seth Edward Madison Alexis Makenzie Ann Westfall Whetzel Whetzel Wilson Wratchford Wratchford

Not Pictured Collin Eugene Blaine Alec Lincoln Chewning Loring Trenton Crites Simon Cordel Dolby Joseph Taylor Hines Joseph Ryan Keplinger Cheers to you, Class of 2020! Rebekah Dawn Kesner We’re proud of you, and we wish you all the best as William Carley Mitchell, Jr. you pursue your goals for the future. May all of your Victoria Elizabeth Pratt hopes and dreams come true. Mark Edward Rodney Makaleb Gage Austin Edward Walthall-Reid Wratchford II Wratchford Congratulations Blessings to our Graduates Your achievement today proves that with faith and 2020 Graduates dedication, you can accomplish anything. Keep up the great work, and remember that we are behind you all the way. Congratulations, graduates. We wish you the height of success and happiness!

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Valedictorian Salutatorian Salutatorian Isabella Grace Henderson Adam Ryan Baker William Everett Strawderman

Commencement Information Class Officers Principal July 12, 2020 • 6:00 p.m. President – Rebecca Whetzel Mrs. Lori Nesselrodt Misty Mountain Event Barn Vice President – Chelsea Keller Assistant Principal (Immediate family only due to COVID-19 restrictions) Secretary – Emily Yates Mrs. Stephanie Miller Honor Escorts Treasurer – Aaron Fishel Lillian Shoemaker, SierraMarie Miller, Perry Whetzel Class Flower Class Sponsors Ushers Rose Mr. Keith Miller Dayton Miller, Layne Miller, Rayne Metzer, Class Colors Ms. Nicole Snyder Zoey Mongold, Isabella Payne, Erin Riggle Red & White

Austin Michael Cody James Madison Skye Haydon Wade Wren Elizabeth Ashley Dawn Alt Armentrout Barton Caldwell Combs Custer

Cheyenne Rae Elizabeth Ressie Caroline Joy Karley Marine Aaron Allen Jaden Marie Dispanet Dove Edelen Ends Fishel Fleshman

Emmie Jadyn Tyler James Patrick Dale Isaiah Daniel Chelsea Danielle Daniella Nicole Lee Fulk Harmon Helsley Hunt Keller Ludwig

Dylan Bailey Haley Marie Hannah Elizabeth Clarissa Destin Autumn Naudia Leigh Noah Ryan McCann McDonaldson Merritt Miller Miller Miller HARDY COUNTY CLASS OF 2020 • MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 7B

EAST HARDY COUGARS

Hunter Caleb Cordale Hunter Cole Allan Nathan Lewis Hinton Blake Casey Douglas Mongold Ours Pusl Rogers Shifflett Sine

Seth Peyton Colten James Madison Paige Rebecca Lynn Ryan Scott Emily Elizabeth Smith Spaid Strawderman Whetzel Whetzel Yates

Not Pictured — Jazmyne Roze Link Tyeral Samuel Lee Miller Matthew Williams

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877-77-MYSCB www.MySummit.bank 8B - HARDY COUNTY CLASS OF 2020 • MOOREFIELD EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Baccalaureate A county-wide baccalaureate service will be held in the parking lot of Big Blue in Wardensville on July 11 at 7 p.m. Pastor Wade Armentrout will be delivering the message.

MOOREFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HONORS National Honor Society Rebecca Autumn Crites National Technical Honor Society Jordan Cheyenne Mongold Skylar Brooke Alt Gianna Lee Fair Rebecca Autumn Crites Nicholas Alexander Myers Allison Renee Barr Semrawit Tesfale Gebreluel Gianna Lee Fair Isabelle Juliann Nesbit Julie Elizabeth Bowen Kaitlyn Mariah Harman Semrawit Tesfale Gebreluel Cing Sian Nuam Mark David Bowen Ethan James Hayes Ethan James Hayes Lane Scott Ours Ethan Christopher Brake Rachel Pamela Hesse Rachel Pamela Hesse Tayla Ashton Ours Hanna Grace Carlson Kennedie Shantal Shirley Hinger Kennedie Shantal Shirley Hinger Isaac Scott Raines Paxton Andrew Coby Kolby Foster Hunt Kolby Foster Hunt Anna Marie Riggleman Sydney Grace Hardy Caelan Allen Keplinger Ryne Isaac Martin Rachel Pamela Hesse Destiny Sage McWhorter Destiny Sage McWhorter Jonathan Price Smith Kennedie Shantal Shirley Hinger Jaden Franklin Miller Trace William Miller Jake Weldon Sullivan Jason Alexander Kenyon Trace William Miller Jordan Cheyenne Mongold Johna Lee Thompson Madison Brooke McGregor Jordan Cheyenne Mongold Brent Mitchell Moran Chase Matthew Vance Jordan Cheyenne Mongold Brent Mitchell Moran Nicholas Alexander Myers Matthew Allan Weatherholt Curtis Allen Moran Nicholas Alexander Myers Isabelle Juliann Nesbit Hannah Elaine Whetzel Isabelle Juliann Nesbit Isabelle Juliann Nesbit Mason Aaron Ours Thomas Cunningham Williams Cing Sian Nuam Sunni Jo Omechinski Tayla Ashton Ours Lane Scott Ours Mason Aaron Ours Cole William Pumphrey Magna Cum Laude Tayla Ashton Ours Tayla Ashton Ours Isaac Scott Raines Hanna Grace Carlson Anna Marie Riggleman Scarlett Peralta Sanchez Marisha Anne Ravenscroft Paxton Andrew Coby Lindsey Martene Rinker Cole William Pumphrey Aidan Paul Richardson Kayla Grace Cullers Jonathan Price Smith Isaac Scott Raines Anna Marie Riggleman Rachel Pamela Hesse Jake Weldon Sullivan Marisha Anne Ravenscroft Lindsey Martene Rinker Lindsey Martene Rinker Brooklyn Ja’Naye Thomas Aidan Paul Richardson Isaiah Nicholas Shifflett Brooklyn Ja’Naye Thomas Chase Matthew Vance Anna Marie Riggleman Jake Weldon Sullivan Marissa Renee Whetzel Matthew Allan Weatherholt Lindsey Martene Rinker Brooklyn Ja’Naye Thomas Mark Edward Wratchford II Hannah Elaine Whetzel Weslee James Roop Marissa Renee Whetzel Makenzie Anne Wratchford Marissa Renee Whetzel Hayden Riley See Thomas Cunningham Williams Thomas Cunningham Williams Isaiah Nicholas Shifflett Makenzie Anne Wratchford Cum Laude Seth Edward Wilson Dalton Cain Sothen Abigail Rae Eye Mark Edward Wratchford Laila Grace Spitzer Summa Cum Laude Gianna Lee Fair Makenzie Anne Wratchford Kyla Denise Stump Skylar Brooke Alt Madison Raene Hogbin Jake Weldon Sullivan Allison Renee Barr Taylor Marie Lyons Career and Technical Education Andrew Trace Tanner Julie Elizabeth Bowen Completer Brooklyn Ja’Naye Thomas Mark David Bowen Curtis Allen Moran Addison Blake Barb Clarissa Marie Turner Ethan Christopher Brake Isaiah Nicholas Shifflett David Seth Bishoff Marissa Renee Whetzel Sydney Grace Hardy Seth Edward Wilson Preyonna Marie Blacka Thomas Cunningham Williams Kennedie Shantal Shirley Hinger Elizabeth Marie Browning Makenzie Anne Wratchford Jason Alexander Kenyon Special Recognition Alec Lincoln Chewning Madison Brooke McGregor Clarissa Marie Turner EAST HARDY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HONORS Congratulations. . . National Honor Society Summa Cum Laude Adam Ryan Baker Adam Ryan Baker Ashley Dawn Custer Isabella Grace Henderson Elizabeth Ressie Dove William Everett Strawderman Caroline Joy Edelen Rebecca Lynn Whetzel Karley Marie Ends Aaron Allen Fishel Magna Cum Laude Jaden Marie Fleshman Elizabeth Ressie Dove Isabella Grace Henderson Aaron Allen Fishel Chelsea Danielle Keller Chelsea Danielle Keller Naudia Leigh Miller Madison Paige Strawderman Madison Paige Strawderman Emily Elizabeth Yates William Everett Strawderman Rebecca Lynn Whetzel Cum Laude Emily Elizabeth Yates Caroline Joy Edelen . . .to the Class of 2020! Karley Marie Ends Although this year may look a lot different than you had envisioned it, Jaden Marie Fleshman Pendleton Community Bank is still so proud of all the seniors because of your accomplishment! Not only did you graduate but you overcame so Naudia Leigh Miller much to get there! From all of us at Pendleton Community Bank, we say congratulations and job well done! We salute the class of 2020! WEST VIRGINIA: Beckley, Franklin, Marlinton, Moorefield, Mount Hope, Oak Hill, Petersburg, Wardensville

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