The Nicholas Chronicle Green Edition — January 3, 2013

A Section Ruby M. Sizemore ...... 4A 2012 Year in Review ...... 1A Dorothy A. Taylor ...... 4A New and reelected offi cials take Oaths of Offi ce ...... 1A Billie E. Thomas ...... 4A Dealing with Abandoned, Rundown Buildings ...... 2A Events ...... 6A Heavens ...... 2A Community ...... 7A Thorns and Roses ...... 2A From the Halls of Birch River ...... 8A Two arrested for operating mobile meth lab ...... 3A Home and Family ...... 8A-9A Judge sentences man to 1 to 5 years on drug plea ...... 3A Church Events ...... 9A Webster County News ...... 10A Obituaries: Nicholas News Makers ...... 11A Roland-Olin Ralph Arthur ...... 4A Genevieve Athalene Bever ...... 4A B Section Agnes Wynona Breedon ...... 4A Sports ...... 1B, 5B-6B, 9B, 11B Donald T. Brooks ...... 4A Classifi ed Advertising ...... 2B-3B Jackie W. Brunning ...... 4A Legal Advertising ...... 4B-5B Faron Shelvin “Bones” Carpenter ...... 4A This Week ...... 7B Paul Cunningham ...... 4A Point of View ...... 8B James Dale Jackson ...... 4A Bygone Years ...... 8B Vina Belle Keiffer ...... 4A Bette’s Beds ...... 9B Opal Louise Murphy ...... 4A Business Directory ...... 10B-11B By Ray Corbin mersville Middle School. sition. and Lundy Bailey II The top three winners in grades 4-9 New River Community and Tech- The Nicholas Chronicle and the top 10 winners in grades 10- nical College announced plans for a 12 advanced to State Math Field Day new campus to be located at the Glade January Competition held April 21 at Concord Creek Business Park on Route 41 east Troy Ezra Strader, son of Aman- University. of Summersville just past the Music da Strader of Richwood, was the fi rst Nicholas County had several win- Park. The announcement was made baby born in Nicholas County in 2012. ners in the RESA IV Regional Science April 19 at a campaign luncheon at He was born at Summersville Region- Fair held March 17 at Nicholas Coun- Marist Hall in Summersville, hosted al Medical Center on Jan 1. ty High School. The fi rst place win- by the New River CTC Foundation, Jodie Jenkins, 42, of Cottle was fa- ners in the regional competition ad- Nicholas County Board of Advisors. tally shot on Sunday, Jan. 1, at 3:30 vanced to the State Social Studies Fair Nicholas County had several stu- p.m. after an argument, allegedly, by held April 20 at the Charleston Civic dent winners in the State Social Stud- Phillip J. “P.J.” Payne, 28, of Camden Center. ies Fair held April 20 at the Charleston on Gauley. Jenkins was shot with a Five Nicholas County High School Civic Center: small caliber pistol. students, Nicole Hamilton, Dustin Nicholas Rader of Summersville The Nicholas County Board of Martin, Shealyn Shafer, Ashleigh Tay- Middle School took fi rst place in Divi- Parks and Recreation Commission lor, and Katelyn Young, earned the sion II Economics/Individual with the employed Garrett Lewis of Summers- right to attend the Future Business project “I Owe My Soul to the Com- ville as the new manager of Nicholas Leaders of America (FBLA) Nation- pany Store.” County Veterans Memorial Park. al Leadership Conference in San An- In Division I, Sociology/Individu- The Nicholas County Commission tonio, Texas, June 29 to July 2, after al, Phoebe Kiser of Summersville El- reelected Birl O’Dell as president for placing fi rst and second place in com- ementary School won second place for 2012 on Jan. 3. petition at the FBLA State Leadership her project “The Power of the Dress.” The Nicholas County Commission Conference March 26-27 in Morgan- Richwood High School students on Jan. 9 voted to formally approve town. Hamilton, Shafer and Taylor Krista White, Jeremiah Russell, Ash- the redistricting of the county’s mag- won fi rst place in Community Service ley Burgess and Hannah Brown were isterial districts. Project Team, Young fi rst place in Lo- awarded third place in Division III The redistricting of the county’s cal Chapter Annual Report and Martin Anthropology/Group for their project three magisterial districts, Birch, second place in Economics. “Pennsylvania Amish.” Gauley and Cherry, was mandated to vide monetary support for a needy Mine #1 in Clay County earned the tendent of Nicholas County Schools, is refl ect the county’s population accord- family, and then allegedly converting prestigious Bart B. Lay Jr. Mile- the 2012 recipient of the Paul J. Morris April May ing to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau some of the excess money to his per- stones of Safety Award. The Fola Sur- Character Educator of the Year Award. Richwood Mayor John McClung The Primary Election was held fi gures. sonal use. face Mine won the state’s top award The announcement was made during entered a plea agreement in April that Tuesday, May 8, in Nicholas County. Under the plan, four Nicholas Coun- Andrew Zimmern brought the Bi- for surface mine safety, recogniz- the West Virginia Board of Education reduced the felony charges against On the Democratic side, challenger ty voting precincts were moved to dif- zarre Foods show on The Travel Chan- ing it for the best safety performance monthly meeting in Charleston. him to a single misdemeanor charge Ken Altizer edged three-term incum- ferent magisterial districts as the result nel to the mountains of West Virginia. among West Virginia surface mines in Mike Brown, Nicholas Coun- and forced him to resign from offi ce. bent Birl O’Dell of Leivasy for the of changes in the boundary lines of the The TV spot aired at 9 p.m. on Feb. 27. 2011. Fola has some 272 employees ty High School teacher, and Aimee Mayor McClung entered a plea of nomination for a six-year term on the county’s three magisterial districts. Of particular interest to people in the and worked safely for 526,535 hours Thomas, Summersville Elementary no contest to the misdemeanor offense Nicholas County Commission from Caden Phipps was the 2012 Nicho- Summersville area was the segment of producing 2,295,266 tons of coal with School teacher, were honored by the of obtaining money, goods, property Gauley District in a fi ve-candidate las County spelling champion. the show featuring local folk dancing zero accidents to earn the award. West Virginia Council of Teachers of or services by false pretenses. fi eld. The fi fth-grader at Summersville celebrity, Lou Maiuri. Also, the Peach Orchard Prepara- Mathematics as High School and El- Under the plea agreement, Nicholas Other Democratic winners in chal- Elementary School achieved this hon- A string of fi ve arson fi res occurred tion Plant was recognized for their ementary Math Teacher of the Year, County Magistrate Mike Cooper sus- lenged races were former Deputy or by winning the annual Nicholas Feb. 24 in Summersville and the sur- commitment to safety through the respectively. The awards were an- pended any sentence of incarceration Sheriff David Hopkins for sheriff and County Spelling Bee held Jan. 11, at rounding area, which caused extensive awards given annually to qualifying nounced at the council’s annual ban- and placed McClung on six months incumbents John D. Morton Jr. and Glade Creek Elementary School. Both damage to some of the properties in- underground and surface mining op- quet at the Days Inn in Flatwoods. home confi nement. Wayne Plummer and former Magis- Phipps and runner-up Macy Ward, a volved. erations across the state of West Vir- Richwood High School student Da- America’s Got Talent television trate Court assistant Sarah Meadows fourth grade student at Summersville The fi rst fi re occurred on Main ginia. vid Crowe was one of the top 10 fi nal- show winner Landau Eugene Murphy Brown for Nicholas County Magis- Elementary School, qualifi ed to com- Street at a vacant house across from The Peach Orchard Preparation ists in the statewide Poetry Out Loud of Logan performed before a crowd trate in challenged races, all for four- pete in the Charleston Newspapers the U-Save convenience store near Plant’s 44 employees worked 122,901 competition held March 2 and 3 at the of 1,800 excited fans at the Summers- year terms, and Adam Young in the Regional Spelling Bee held March 17 Webster Road and the Summersville hours with zero accidents. Norman L. Fagan West Virginia State ville Arena and Conference Center in 41st District House of Delegates for a at Capital High School in Charleston. Place apartments. About 10 minutes Connie Scarbrough, agricultural Theater in the Cultural Center, State a concert hosted by the Rotary Club of two-year term. Erin Given of Craigsville, the reign- later, a fi re at Maloney’s Restaurant education instructor at the Nicholas Capitol Complex in Charleston. Summersville. For the non-partisan election to the ing Miss Strawberry Festival Queen, and Sports Pub at 603 Church Street County Career and Technical Cen- A joint Spring Convention for the A new mayor and recorder for the Nicholas County Board of Education, was chosen fi rst runner-up in the Miss behind the Nicholas County Court- ter in Craigsville, and Teresa Brown, 9th District of the American Legion City of Richwood were affi rmed and incumbents Dr. Lloyd Adkins of Rich- West Virginia Association of Fairs and house caused extensive damage to the kindergarten teacher at Craigsville El- was held on March 24 in Richwood at took the oath of offi ce at the April wood, Cherry District, and Bob “Dig- Festivals pageant held in Charleston restaurant and minor damage to two ementary School, both received Arch Bert H. Hickman Post 97. This meet- 19 meeting of Richwood City Coun- ger” O’Dell of Leivasy, Gauley Dis- Jan. 13-14. adjacent businesses. Other fi res the Coal Teacher Achievements Awards. ing included members of the 14 indi- cil. After accepting the resignation of trict, were both re-elected to four-year same evening damaged Brown Oaks Each received a $3,500 unrestricted vidual Posts and six Auxiliary Units Mayor John McClung, Council acted terms. February in Summersville and destroyed a va- cash prize. included in District Nine. on fi lling his seat, and the recorder’s Also running unopposed for non- Richwood Mayor John D. McClung cant house in Mount Nebo. Christina Gower of the Nicho- Several Nicholas County students position that became vacant with the partisan Conservation District was was arrested by State Police on Feb. On Feb. 16, the Richwood City las County Future Farmers of Amer- placed among the top in their grade new mayor’s seating. John “J.R” Pitsenbarger. 1 and charged with one felony count Council appointed Gary King to fi ll a ica (FFA) organization based at the in Regional Math Field Day compe- Recorder Lois Schoolcraft was ap- Democrats nominated and running of fraudulent schemes and one felony vacancy on Council from Ward I and Nicholas County Career and Techni- tition held March 30 at New River proved to fi ll the mayor’s slot and be- unopposed for four-year terms were count of obtaining goods under false Jim Thompson to fi ll a vacancy on cal Center, grew the Grand Cham- Community and Technical College in came the fi rst female to fi ll that po- Assessor Ernie Dennison, Prosecuting pretenses. The charges stem from City Council from Ward IV. pion eggs for the 69th Annual State Lewisburg. First place winners were sition. Council then nominated and Mayor McClung having received a FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg show held Madison Spencer, a fi fth-grader at approved Ward III Councilman James donation from a local business to pro- March March 12 in Charleston. Summersville Elementary School, and Vannoy to step into the Recorder’s po- Turn to REVIEW on 5-A CONSOL Energy’s Fola Surface Damon Hanshaw, assistant superin- Sam Neal, an eighth-grader at Sum-

New and reelected offi cials take Oaths of Offi ce Several newly and reelected Nich- for helping others and practicing the beginning his second term. Judge other offi ceholders prior to their in- olas County public offi cials took their Golden Rule,” said Johnson. “You Johnson gave some information on dividual swearing in by Judge John- oath of offi ce last week to begin their sacrifi ce to help others. Whether it’s Milam’s family, educational and le- son and gave some information about new terms of offi ce on Jan. 1, 2013. enforcing the laws, making the laws gal background before administer- their family, education and back- Nicholas County Circuit Judge or just serving the people of Nicholas ing the oath of offi ce with Milam’s ground of public service. Gary L. Johnson conducted a swear- County, you have been through the father holding the Bible on which Each offi ceholder gave a few re- ing-in ceremony on Thursday af- process. As we read about the dys- Milam placed his hand. He credited marks after they were administered ternoon, Dec. 27, in the Nicholas function in Washington, we are for- his father with teaching him values, the oath of offi ce. County Circuit Court Room at the tunate that we have offi ceholders in character and the importance of hard Milam introduced newly elected Nicholas County Courthouse. Nicholas County who are willing to work which Milam said are impor- Nicholas County Commissioner Ken Judge Johnson began the cere- work together toward the goal of bet- tant qualities needed to be a good mony with welcoming remarks and terment of the county.” prosecutor. Turn to on 3-A commending each of the elected of- The fi rst offi ceholder sworn in was Milam then introduced each of the OFFICIALS fi cials for choosing public service. “I reelected Nicholas County Prosecut- believe it is the noblest of enterprises ing Attorney James Milam who is In this section Inside this week

2-A Community, 7A • Pancake breakfast held My side of the mountain for children Perry E. Mann editorial • Presenting the Chronicle Thorns & Roses Christmas Coloring Con- test Winners 4-A Obituaries Sports, 1B • Grizzlies top River View 5-A for second victory Ad Index • RHS girls win Meadow Bridge Tournament Newly elected offi cials receiving their oath of offi ce were, • 36 teams to compete in from left, Democrat 41st District House of Delegates mem- 6-A big wrestling tournament ber Adam Young, Democrat Sheriff David Hopkins, Dem- Events ocrat County Commissioner Ken Altizer and Democrat Magistrate Sarah Meadows Brown. 2A — Thursday, January 3, 2013 Opinion The Nicholas Chronicle no one may be threatened. Let’s all hope that is the case. This is not the only structure in Richwood that is on the verge of col- lapse. It is the most urgent perhaps, but all told, there are over 100 aban- doned properties that need attention. Where will the money come from to attack this enormous problem? Municipalities can look for little fi nancial assistance with the problem from state or federal coffers. Buildings all over America are in similar shape, many owned by state and/or federal governments, and little to noth- ing is being done about these government-owned eyesores which also sit and wait for removal. Those governments are better equipped fi nancially to deal with the prob- Dealing with Abandoned, lem than are small communities like the City of Richwood where there is a A Rose to Gary Moore A Rose to the Nicholas day-to-day struggle to stay afl oat. Richwood has a tiny amount of revenue for being voted the “2012 County Board of Parks and Rundown Buildings when compared to what the state and federal governments have to budget. Veteran of the Year” by the Recreation Commission for It seems every city in America has the same problem these days: how to Perhaps when it comes time to prepare the next budget, the State of West Nicholas County Veterans their successful resurrecting deal with abandoned, rundown buildings. Richwood is no different. The de- Virginia should take a look at starting a fund to assist small communi- Council for his unfailing service to of the Christmas Lights in the Park. molition of those structures considered dangerous, as well as eyesores, must ties with this enormous problem. Assistance is needed immediately when Veterans in need and his long ten- Congratulations Nicholas County Se- be a number one priority in the new year, not only for safety’s sake but also a building threatens to do damage to people or privately-owned property. ure as a member of the “Nicholas nior Center for your winning display. if revitalization is ever to happen. Due largely to environmental regulations, it costs nearly as much to tear County Honor Guard.” Currently, there is one structure in Richwood that is giving many major down a building as to build a replacement. A thorn to the tragically mis- concern. Those who live near what is locally called the Wolverton Building There are many homeowners with nuisance properties, located next A Rose to all Nicholas guided state-secession move- (the big brown structure that sits on upper Oakford Avenue) agree that the door, who are getting weary of battling the rodents and reptiles that fi nd a County public offi cials be- ment launched by the reelection building appears ready to drop to the ground. Although the entire building is home there. That is understandable. Patience is running thin in many cases. ginning their new terms of of President Barack Obama. compromised, it is the north side of the building that has crumbled. It looks However, until money can be found to attack the problem, there is little public offi ce. (see p. 1A & ready to come apart at the seams at any moment. government can do to cure the problem. The rodent-reptile battle will con- 3A). The building has been roped off for many months due to the dangerous tinue, nearby homeowners will continue to be impatient with a government condition. This latest structural damage has brought a much bigger urgency that can fi nd no solution, and new structures will eventually be added to to the demolition process. the list of nuisance properties. We will all have to exercise tolerance in the City fathers have been working on legal issues connected with taking down meantime while government does all it can do to speed up the process of this building for some time. It is ridiculous how slowly legal matters often tearing down these abandoned, sometimes dangerous, structures. progress. Of course, nothing can be done until all legal matters are cleared. We can only hope that will be soon. The condition of this building seems to endanger a nearby house. Of course, if the Wolverton Building falls, it may just collapse downward and nothing or

Heavens A daily diet of realty, reason and delusion would constitute mental feast- The only ings few would come to table to consume. But if one tabled romance, emo- tion and illusion, every chair would be occupied. Humankind’s reluctance, nay, refusal to live on a diet of realty, reason and delusion has engendered among other fantasies---heavens. Christians have a heaven. It is the place the faithful who believe and com- ply with theological prerequisites will reside in glory forevermore. It is a place of golden streets and marbled dwellings where families unite and live Unlimited free of fear of future and remorse of past. Hope is unneeded. Appetites are gone. And sin is left behind. It’s an existence that is cheery and wholesome that extends to the end of time. Muslims have a heaven. Its dimension in time is the same as Christians: forever; but their heaven is more fl eshy and materialist, at least, for the males. The promise is that they will have a multitude of houris at their beck and call, 4G LTE™ Data that is, beautiful and voluptuous virgins. And to round out their paradise, there would be an abundance of all that is scarce in the lands from which they ascended to Paradise. Sand would be fertile soil and deserts would be lakes. Allah would bless the chosen with bliss. There are other religions that have envisioned the destination of the soul upon death and it is always a heaven relative to the non-heaven of earthly ex- istence. The Hindus live and hope to unite their souls with the Universal Soul. Plan in town. But it may take a reincarnation and less sinful living the second time around or the third for the union to take place. The common belief is that only humans have souls. Chimpanzees, hu- mans’ closest relative, just die and become food for worms and dust again. No chimp has a soul or a heaven. But Rupert Brooke, an English poet and soldier in WWI, who is known best for these lines: “If I should die, think only this of me; / That there’s some corner of a foreign fi eld / That is forever Eng- land…,” wrote a poem, titled “Heaven,” in which he imagines that perhaps fi sh wonder about what happens to them when death comes and have hopes for a heaven. Fish (fl y-replete, in depth of June Dawdling away their wat’ry noon) Ponder deep wisdom, dark or clear, Each secret fi shy hope or fear. Get lightning– Fish say they have their Stream and Pond; But is there anything beyond? fast access to This life cannot be All, they swear, endless browsing. For how unpleasant, if it were! One may not doubt that, somehow, good Only U.S. Cellular's Shall come of Water and of Mud; And sure the reverent eye must see Unlimited 4G LTE™ A Purpose in Liquidity. Data Plan gives you We darkly know, by faith we cry, The future is not Wholly Dry. the freedom to browse, Mud unto Mud! --- Death eddies near--- stream and download Not here the appointed End, not here! worry-free on the But somewhere, beyond Space and Time, Is wetter water, slimier slime! hottest phones, all And there (they trust) there swimmeth One for just $40 per Who swam ere rivers were begun, Immense, of fi shy form and mind, month per line. Squamous, omnipotent and kind; And under that Almighty Fin uscellular.com The littlest fi sh may enter in. Oh! never fl y conceals a hook, Fish say, in the Eternal Brook, But more than mundane weeds are there, And mud, celestially fair; Fat caterpillars drift around, And Paradisal grubs are found; Unfading moths, immortal fl ies, And the worm that never dies. And in that Heaven of all their wish, There shall be no more land, say fi sh. As a boy on my grandfather’s farm, I had access by foot to the Greenbrier $ .99 $ .99 River. I was there swimming and fi shing at every opportunity I had to get 49 149 away from the hoe, plow, ax, scythe and other tools and ways of farming. I knew the excitement of feeling the tugging on the line, setting the hook and reeling in the catch. After $100 instant savings. Applicable But I have long ago given up fi shing. Once while I was walking the bridge Smartphone Data Plan required. New 2-yr. 16GB, also in over the New River and remembering days gone, my mind dredged up this agmt. and $30 device act. fee may apply. Pebble Blue thought: It is mean and deceitful to worm a hook and dangle it temptingly in After $100 instant savings. Applicable fi shy waters. To bait a hook to catch a person is unconscionable. So when I Smartphone Data Plan required. New 2-yr. read Brooke’s poem and the lines that in fi sh heaven no fl y conceals a hook, agmt. and $30 device act. fee may apply. I met the only other person I have known who sees the worm and fl y on the hook as do the fi sh. Only in Fish Heaven would there be no hooks. Just as in humans’ heaven there would be no guns, no bait and switch, no meanness and deceit and no tree stands, where a hunter waits for a wary trophy buck that nervously explores its haunts for food and love, and downs it with a high- powered gun. Things we want you to know: A new 2-yr. agmt. (subject to a pro-rated $150 early termination fee for feature phones, modems and hotspot devices and a $350 early termination fee for smartphones and tablets) required. Agmt. terms apply as long as you are a cstmr. $30 device act. fee and credit approval may apply. Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee applies (currently $1.40/line/month); this is not a tax or gvmt. required charge. Add. fees, taxes and terms apply and vary by svc. and eqmt. Unlimited Data Plan: A new 2-yr. agmt. BANG!! Now the animal required. Unlimited data valid only for first 2 yrs, customers will then be required to choose another then available data plan. Offer valid with 4G LTE phones in U.S. Cellular's 4G LTE markets only. 4G LTE not available in all areas. See uscellular.com/4G for complete Is dead and dumb and done coverage details. 4G LTE service provided through King Street Wireless, a partner of U.S. Cellular. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. See store or uscellular.com for details. Promotional phone subject to change. Applicable Smartphone Data Plans start at $20/month. Application Nevermore to peep again, creep again, leap again, and data network usage charges may apply when accessing applications. Kansas Customers: In areas in which U.S. Cellular receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund, all reasonable requests for service must be met. Unresolved questions concerning Eat or sleep or drink again, Oh, What Fun! services availability can be directed to the Kansas Corporation Commission Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 1-800-662-0027. Limited time offer. Trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. ©2012 U.S. Cellular Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 3A

it a smooth transition for her from magistrate court assistant to mag- Offi cials, istrate. Nicholas County Health Department - “Mike Cooper (former magis- Oct/Nov 2012 Activities Report Continued from 1-A trate) was a wonderful teacher and had a lot of faith in me and for that ■ Nursing Clinical Activities I am most thankful,” said Brown. Altizer of Mount Nebo who was Also sworn in were Nicho- Clinical Patients ...... 178 elected to a six-year term as Nich- las County Magistrate Court As- Immunizations ...... 80 olas County Commissioner, repre- sistants Beth Boso and Sara Mc- Infl unenza Vaccinations ...... 488 Clung. Magistrate Court Assistant senting Gauley District. ■ Foodservice Establishment Inspections “I’d like thank everyone who Virginia Taylor was unable to at- helped me and had enough faith in tend the ceremony because of ill- Name Critical Critical Non- Non-crit. Total me to think I might do a good job,” ness and received her oath of offi ce Corrected critical Corrected said Altizer. “I’m going to give it at a later date. Mount Lookout Head Start ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 a real good attempt. I swore there Wayne Acord was sworn into his Shoneys Crump Family Restaurant ...... 14...... 12 ...... 15...... 0 ...... 29 would be a chicken in everyone’s pot third term as the county surveyor, Nicholas County Senior Center ...... 0...... 0 ...... 5...... 0 ...... 5 but there may not be enough chick- an unpaid position. Cafe Acropolis ...... 3...... 3 ...... 5...... 0 ...... 8 ens,” he said jokingly. Nicholas County Deputy Sher- Nicholas Showplace ...... 0...... 0 ...... 2...... 0 ...... 2 New Life Christian Academy ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 New sheriff David Hopkins was Reelected county offi cials receiving their oath of offi ce iffs sworn in by Judge Johnson Go-Mart Nettie ...... 0...... 0 ...... 72...... 0 ...... 7 the next to be sworn in. were Chief Deputy Paul “Bo” were, from left, Democrat Surveyor Wayne Acord, Demo- Summersville Head Start ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 Hopkins said he wasn’t successful O’Dell, Sgt. Johnny Evans, Sgt. Baymont Inn & Suites ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 the fi rst time he ran for election for crat Magistrate Wayne Plummer, Democrat Assessor Ernie Tommy Allison, Sgt. Paul Kutch- Summersville Senior Nutrition Site ...... 6...... 6 ...... 7...... 3 ...... 13 sheriff but added that he got some Dennison, Democrat Magistrate John D. Morton Jr. and er, Sgt. Bobby Holdren, Sgt. Bil- Kountry Mart ...... 1...... 1 ...... 4...... 0 ...... 5 L. Adkins Oil ...... 0...... 0 ...... 3...... 0 ...... 3 good words of encouragement from Democrat Prosecuting Attorney James Milam. ly Nunley, Sgt. Walter Shafer, Judge Johnson who also was unsuc- Cpl. Daniel Silman, Cpl. Brandon Peking Chinese Super Buffet ...... 2...... 2 ...... 5...... 0 ...... 7 cessful in his fi rst attempt at running Tucker, Cpl. Jeff Bailey, Cpl. Mat- Ranch House Restaurant ...... 5...... 5 ...... 6...... 1 ...... 11 Cherry River Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 for public offi ce. thew Deitz, Cpl. Jarrod Bennett, Richwood Middle School ...... 1...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 1 “It takes perseverance and if I’m him to serve as assessor. holder in Nicholas County. Deputy Hansford “Buddy” Sta- Dixie Elementary School ...... 1...... 1 ...... 1...... 1 ...... 2 anything its because of persever- “I will continue to take my job “I take it seriously each time I do pleton, Deputy Timothy Withrow, U-Save Travel Plaza ...... 1...... 1 ...... 8...... 0 ...... 9 ance,” said Hopkins. He credited his very seriously and to the best of my this,” said magistrate Morton follow- Deputy Ronnie McClung, Dep- Little Caesars ...... 3...... 3 ...... 4...... 2 ...... 7 own perseverance to his 92-year- ability,” said Dennison. “My door is ing his swearing in. He credited his uty Dean Motta, Deputy Jackie Summersville Regional old father in attendance who he said always open.” wife and family for allowing him to Bailes, Deputy Jeremiah Lawson, Medical Center ...... 5...... 4 ...... 7...... 0 ...... 12 worked until two year ago. Newly elected 41st District House do the job which includes working Deputy Jesse McQuerry, Deputy Mabel’s Diner ...... 7...... 7 ...... 16...... 0 ...... 23 “I want to thank everyone who of Delegates member Adam Young evenings, weekends and many other Justin Beaver, Deputy Joshua El- Gino’s Of Craigsville ...... 3...... 3 ...... 8...... 5 ...... 11 Summersville Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 2...... 2 ...... 2 supported me and I will do my best was the next to be administered the hours. lison, Deputy Justin Caprio, Dep- McDonalds ...... 0...... 0 ...... 1...... 0 ...... 1 for the Nicholas County Sheriff’s oath of offi ce for a two-year term. “I work with the best people I uty Christian Tomlin, Deputy Jerry Walmart Super Center ...... 0...... 0 ...... 1...... 0 ...... 1 Department. Young asked his family members could work with including the judge, Hall, Deputy Curtis Persinger, Civ- Nicholas County High School ...... 2...... 2 ...... 4...... 0 ...... 6 He concluded by directing every- in attendance to stand up. He credited the other magistrates and others in il Processor Greg Auxier and Civil Chicken Of Summersville-DBA KFC ..1...... 1 ...... 2...... 0 ...... 3 one to the Nicholas County Dep- his mother, Sue Young, who held the the magistrate offi ce. The Supreme Processor Carol Cole. Craigsville Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 4...... 3 ...... 4 uty Sheriffs in attendance to also Bible on which he placed his hand, Court in Charleston said we have the The judge thanked the sheriff’s Mt. Lookout Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 be sworn in. “Right there sits 25 of as being the woman who taught him best magistrate system in the state,” department for all of the work they Mt. Nebo Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 2...... 0 ...... 2 Nicholas County’s fi nest,” said Hop- what was in the book. said Morton. do for the county. “They do much Zela Elementary ...... 3...... 3 ...... 2...... 1 ...... 5 Summersville Middle School ...... 1...... 1 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 1 kins. “It’s been a long journey for me The second magistrate to be sworn of the work needed for the Grand Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers ...... 3...... 3 ...... 2...... 0 ...... 5 Nicholas County Assessor Ernie to attain this goal,” said Del. Young. in was Wayne Plummer who was Jury and are very dedicated to their Glade Creek Elementary ...... 2...... 2 ...... 1...... 0 ...... 3 Dennison was sworn in to his fourth “I’m going to work hard for you to reelected to a second full term. He jobs for very low pay,” he said. Nicholas County Nursing & four-year term of offi ce. make this district a better place to thanked everyone for their support. Judge Johnson also introduced Rehab Center ...... 2...... 2 ...... 1...... 1 ...... 3 Judge Johnson pointed out that live,” said Young. “If you need me, Newly elected Sarah Meadows newly elected Nicholas County Birch River Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 1...... 0 ...... 1 Assessor Dennison has led the Dem- just contact me. I’m easy to get hold Brown was the third magistrate to be Clerk Audra Deitz who was ad- Beaver Elementary ...... 0...... 0 ...... 4...... 0 ...... 4 ocratic ticket in votes the last sever- of.” administered the oath of offi ce. ministered the oath of offi ce a few Tudor’s Of Craigsville ...... 3...... 3 ...... 13...... 6 ...... 16 al elections which is something the The fi rst of three magistrates to “I always pray and I will always weeks ago after being elected to a Go-Mart #42 - Nettie ...... 1...... 0 ...... 6...... 1 ...... 7 be sworn in was John D. Morton, Jr. put God fi rst in my decisions.” said Summersville CVB ...... 2...... 2 ...... 2...... 1 ...... 4 judge said he would also like to at- six-year term. The Celtic Cook ...... 2...... 2 ...... 2...... 1 ...... 4 tain. who was reelected to an eighth term. Brown. She credited magistrates The ceremony concluded with Dixie Elementary Pre-K ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 Dennison expressed thanks to the Judge Johnson noted that Morton is Plummer and Morton and magis- refreshments served in the Grand Summersville Sunoco ...... 0...... 0 ...... 4...... 0 ...... 4 public for the opportunity given to currently the longest serving offi ce- trate court assistant Boso for making Jury Room. Beech Glen Market And Diner ...... 1...... 1 ...... 3...... 0 ...... 4 Rescare WV Duffy Street Group Home ...... 0...... 0 ...... 3...... 0 ...... 3 Beech Glen Market And Diner ...... 1...... 1 ...... 6...... 0 ...... 7 Southeastern Food Services Inc...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 Drennen Dairy Bar ...... 1...... 1 ...... 3...... 0 ...... 4 Judge sentences Village Mart ...... 0...... 0 ...... 5...... 0 ...... 5 Two arrested Village Mart - Deli ...... 4...... 4 ...... 36...... 0 ...... 7 The Cake Box ...... 0...... 0 ...... 1...... 0 ...... 1 man to 1 to 5 years Tiki Grill ...... 0...... 0 ...... 4...... 0 ...... 4 Subway (Craigsville) ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0...... 0 ...... 0 for operating Nothing-N-Particular ...... 0...... 0 ...... 5...... 0 ...... 5

on drug plea ■ Other Inspections By Pat Hanna Thinkin Ink Body Piercing Camp Fork Road Trailer Park mobile meth lab The Nicholas Chronicle Thinkin Ink Tattoo Studio Johnson’s Mobile Home Park A man with previous convictions was sentenced to prison after plead- Summersville Head Start Harpers Mobile Home Park Two Nicholas County men were ar- tion revealed that there was a meth ing guilty Dec. 7 to a drug charge in Nicholas County Circuit Court. Cherry River Early Learning Center Garnik Park #4 ‘Woodbine C’ville’ rested Tuesday evening, Dec. 27, and lab operating in the vehicle. Judge Gary Johnson sentenced 31-year-old Robert Frederick Bragg Tots To Teens (Richwood) M-D Rental Inc. charged with operating a mobile or It is not known which man was to 1 to 5 years in prison after Bragg pleaded guilty to delivery of a con- Birch River Early Learning Center Greyfi eld Prop. (Mt. Lookout) rolling meth lab. driving the car, to whom the vehicle trolled substance (a Schedule I non-narcotic, marijuana) as contained in Craigsville Early Learning Center Kirkwood Park Travis Cheyenne Tinney, 25, and belonged or in what part of the car a prosecutor’s information. Dixie Early Learning Center Pre-K Greyfi eld Properties (1st-2nd-3rd St) Anthony Duane the meth lab Bragg was also ordered to pay all costs of his prosecution as well as Mt. Lookout Head Start Kyers Trailer Court Wolfe, 41, both was located. $50 restitution to the Central West Virginia Drug Task Force. Starting Points Pre-School Prelaz Mobile Home Park of Richwood Tinney and As part of the plea agreement, the state agreed not to pursue recidivist Presbyterian Preschool Houstons Mobile Home Park were arrested and Wolfe were information as a result of the conviction. Craigsville Head Start Scenic Beauty Mobile Home Park charged with one both arrest- According to the state Division of Corrections web site, Bragg was Four Seasons Lodge T & K Acres Mobile Home Park sentenced in 2009 on two counts of grand larceny in Harrison County Dotson Mobile Home Park Elk Creek Mobile Home Park felony count of ed on the two and one count of daytime burglary without breaking in Nicholas County. King Cole’s Trailer Park Garnik Mobile Home Park (Pool) operating a meth- felony charg- Each count carried 1 to 10 years in prison. Vine Circle Park Garnik Park #1, Inc. (Gilboa) amphetamine lab es. They were The West Virginia Regional Jail web site says Bragg was booked at Greyfi eld Properties (Robinson Rd) Jimmy Mullens Mobile Home Park and one felony taken to the Central Regional Jail on Sept. 14 on the Nicholas County drug charge Richwood Mobile Home Park Garnik Park (Armstrong Road) count of conspir- Travis Anthony Central Re- and parole violations. Briarwood Acres Dain Park acy to operate Duane gional Jail and As part of his Dec. 7 sentencing, Bragg received credit for 85 days al- Arbuckle Village Pratt Park a methamphet- Cheyenne then arraigned ready served in jail. King’s Trailer Park Country Inn & Suites Swimming Pool/Spa amine lab. Tinney Wolfe by Nicholas According to County Magis- the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Depart- trate John D. Morton Jr., on Friday ■ Other Activities ment, the arrests resulted after sheriff’s morning. Tinney and Wolfe remain Sewage Permits Issued ...... 14 deputies received an informational tip in the Central Regional Jail with Animal Encounter Investigations ...... 7 that a methamphetamine lab was pos- bond set at $75,000 each. Foodservice Workers Cards Issued ...... 118 sibly operating in Richwood. At 8:20 A preliminary hearing was sched- p.m., Cpl. Jarrod Bennett conducted a uled for Wednesday, Jan. 2, for both traffi c stop on a Chevrolet Cavalier in men in Nicholas County Magistrate the Fenwick area. Further investiga- Court. The Nicholas Chronicle Covering the Heart of West Virginia Since 1880 The Nicholas Chronicle (USPS 390-400), a publication of Nicholas County Publishing Co., Inc., is published weekly, every Thursday. Yearly subscription rates: $28.50 in Nicholas County, $30 in rest of West Virginia; $35 outside state, tax included. Senior Citizens qualifying for Medicare due to age may deduct $5 from yearly prices. Periodicals postage paid at Summersville, W.Va. 26651. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Nicholas Chronicle, 718 Broad Street, Summersville, W.Va. 26651 Telephone (304) 872-2251 • Toll Free 1-800-640-5807 • Fax (304) 872-2254 Email for advertising: [email protected] Email for news: [email protected] Insurance agent hosts open house

Nicholas Chronicle Staff State Farm Insurance Agent Dan Ritchey hosted a Christ- Charlotte Yeager Neilan, [email protected] mas open house Dec. 14 at his Richwood offi ce. More than Matthew Yeager, [email protected] NICHOLAS COUNTY LANDFILL Michele O. Yeager, [email protected] F reelance Reporters 80 people stopped by for food, refreshments and conversa- George Neilan, [email protected] Marianne Taylor Ray Corbin, [email protected] [email protected] tion. The food was prepared by Sherry Dawson of Richwood, FREE DAY - SCHEDULE 2013 Steve Beal, [email protected] Nancy Meadows, Personals, Jonathan Jones, [email protected] [email protected] while Ritchey’s offi ce staff provided the decorations. JAN. 26, 2013 JULY 27, 2013 Lundy Bailey, [email protected] Mike Ensminger, Feature Donna Keiper, [email protected] Stories/Columnist/News FEB. 23, 2013 AUG. 24, 2013 Cindy Waters, [email protected] Brenda Jackson, Preprint Coordinator Webster County Reporter MARCH 23, 2013 SEPT. 28, 2013 Maxine Corbett, Richwood Editor, 846-2600, Elizabeth Tracy (304) 847-5285 16 East Main Street, [email protected] Anderson APRIL 27, 2013 OCT. 26, 2013 Pat Hanna, [email protected] MAY 18, 2013 NOV. 23, 2013 YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE LEGISLATURE Accounting, AC Sen. William R. Laird IV, 225 Highland Ave., Oak Hill, W.Va. 25901, Phone (304) 469-8055 Canvas, W.Va. JUNE 29, 2013 DEC. 28, 2013 Sen. Greg Tucker, 1727 Webster Rd., Summersville, W.Va. 26651, Phone (304) 872-5221 Del. Pete Sigler , 92 Relgis Rd., Summersville, W.Va. 26651, Phone (304) 872-3557 Elizabeth and John Anderson, CPAs Del. Joe Talbott , 148 Webster Avenue, Webster Springs, W.Va. 26288, SATURDAY CLOSINGS Phone (304) 847-2503 TAX RETURN PREPARATION JAN. 19, 2013 JULY 6, 2013 YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE CONGRESS Senate FEB. 16, 2013 AUG. 31, 2013 Sen. Joe Manchin III , 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, Phone (202) 224-3954 • Charleston office: 300 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301 MARCH 30, 2013 NOV. 9, 2013 Sen. Jay Rockefeller , 109 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, Phone (202) 224-6472• Charleston office: Suite 308, 405 Capitol Street, Charleston, W.Va. 25301, Phone (304) 347-5372 • [email protected] MAY 25, 2013 NOV. 30, 2013 House 872-3229 JUNE 22, 2013 DEC. 21, 2013 Rep. Nick J. Rahall (3rd District) 2307 Rayburn Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, Phone (202) 225-3452 • Beckley Office: 109 Main Street, Beckley, WV 25801, Phone (304) 4 0 years combined experience Questions call 304-742-3518 252-5000 • [email protected] 4A — Thursday, January 3, 2013 Obituaries The Nicholas Chronicle

Roland-Olin Funeral Home, Richwood, with friend. He was greatly loved by his Malykie, Hendrix, Savanah and robertsonfuneralhome.com Colton Legg and Sadie Legg; and the Rev. Carl Bradshaw offi ciat- family, respected by his neighbors, Nathanial; sister, Vicky Carpenter one stepgrandchild, Betsy Turner. Ralph Arthur ing. Interment followed at Rus- and he will be greatly missed. of Birch River; and daughter- Vina Belle Keiffer Funeral services were held Satur- Roland-Olin Ralph Arthur, 92, of sell Cemetery, Craigsville. Survivors include his wife of 51 in-law, Judy Stone Carpenter. day Dec. 29, 2012, at Greene-Rob- Vina Belle Keiffer, 56, of Sum- Roland, Iowa, died Dec. 27, 2012, All arrangements were made years, Sylvia Bleigh Brooks; fi ve His body was cremated, ertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with mersville, went home to be with the at Mary Greeley by Simons-Coleman Funeral children, Chris and wife Retta of and memorial services will the Rev. Phil Dent offi ciating. Buri- Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, Medical Center Home Inc., Richwood. Fairborn, Ohio, Vernon of Sum- be held at a later date. al followed at Walker Cemetery, at Kanawha in Ames, Iowa. mersville, Donald W. and his wife, The Waters Funeral Cha- Birch River. Friends called Friday, Hospice Care, Olin was Michelle, of Oak Hill, Gary and pel in Summersville was in Dec. 28, 2012, at the funeral home. Agnes Wynona Charleston. born in Webster his wife, Beth, of Cincinnati, Ohio, charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can She was born Springs on Nov. and Sara Brooks of Craigsville; E-Condolences: watersfu- be sent to: greene-robert- Breedon April 25, 1956, 14, 1920, to the adopted granddaughter, Haley [email protected] sonfuneralhome.com Agnes Wynona Breedon, in Richwood, late David S. Ar- Brooks of Craigsville; two broth- 80, of Lower Burrell, Pa., died to the late thur and Cordia ers, Alva Brooks Jr. of Elkview and Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Paul Cunningham Lance and Ila Ruby M. Sizemore Belvia Davis. James Michael “Mike” Brooks of Born Febru- Paul Cunningham, 94, of Bell Williams Ruby M. Sizemore, 84, Olin and Clinton, Tenn.; two sisters, Erma Roland-Olin ary 7, 1932, in Craigsville, went home to be Workman. of Lizemores, entered into Betty lived in Redden of Maryland and Connie Swandale, Clay with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 21, She was rest, Dec. 23, 2012. Roland for 29 Ralph Arthur Martin of Rupert; seven grandchil- County, West 2012, at Summersville Memo- a loving Vina Belle Born on July 24, 1928, in years. He served dren and two great-grandsons. Virginia, to the rial Hospital, Summersville. wife, mother, Keiffer Buckhorn, W.Va., she was the in the Civilian Conservation Corp Funeral services were held late Arthur and Paul was born March 15, 1917, grandmoth- daughter of the late George and (CCC) in the early 1940’s. He Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in the Olive Brady at Wayneville, Webster County. He er, sister and niece. Mary Darnell Richards. In addi- retired after 35 years at the Timken Cottle Church of God at Cottle with Blankenship, was a member of St. Luke’s United She enjoyed gardening, plant- tion to her parents, she was also Co. of Columbus, Ohio. North- Pastor Virginia Russ offi ciating. she resided in Methodist Church, Craigsville and ing fl owers, cooking; her fa- preceded in death by her husbands, ridge High School, Johnstown, Interment followed in West Virginia Lower Burrell an Army veteran of World War II. vorite color was pink. Jake Sizemore and Roy Amey; and Ohio employed him for years as a Memorial Gardens at Calvin. for the past He was preceded in death by In addition to her parents, her daughter, Janene McGuire. Maintenance Custodian. Moving to Agnes White Funeral Home 40 years. his parents, Aubrey and Ver- she was preceded in death by Survivors include her sons, Roland, he opened a small-engine Wynona at Craigsville is in charge Mrs. Breedon gie Cunningham; one brother her brother, Gary Workman. Oscar Sizemore and Lane Size- repair shop. The Salem Lutheran Breedon of the arrangements. enjoyed garden- Charles Cunningham of Louis- Survivors include her husband, more, both of Lizemores, and Church listed him as a long time In lieu of fl owers, the fam- ing, sewing, ville, Ky.; and one sister Anna Danny Keiffer of Summersville; Charles Amey of Indore; special member. He was known as an hon- ily asks donations be made to the cooking and spending time with her Mae Collins, Dayton, Ohio. a son, Danny Allen Keiffer of niece, Kay Bennett of Fayetteville; est and hardworking family man. CBC Fire Department P.O. Box family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Summersville; two daughters, brothers, Paul, Luther, Carl and He will be greatly missed by all. 445 Craigsville, WV 26205. Surviving are her loving hus- Clara Cunningham of Craigsville; Tina Keiffer and Frank Mul- Glen and seven grandchildren. Olin is survived by his wife of band of 63 years, Jennings “Dan” daughter, Kay Davis and hus- lens of Craigsville, and Christina Graveside service was Monday, 68 years, Betty Lorene (Lawson); Breedon; adoring children, Jennings Jackie W. band, William “Bill” of Frankford, Keiffer of Summersville; brother, Dec. 31, 2012, at the Sizemore his three children: Sharon (David (Patricia) Breedon (cq) of Pasedena, W.Va.; granddaughter, Mara Davis; Roger Workman of Craigsville; two Cemetery in Lizemores with Min- Moore), Margaret (Bob Zenn), John Md., Nancy (Richard) DiStanislao Brunning great-grandson, Caleb Davis; and sisters, Brenda Mullins of Tioga ister Naaman Moore offi ciating. (Jackie Raska) Arthur; seven grand- of Harrisburg, Patricia (Donald) Jackie W. Brunning, 76, of a brother, John Cunningham and and Wanda Mullins of Constan- On-line condolences may children; and 12 great-grandchil- Donati of Clinton, Christine (Grant) Gauley Bridge, entered into wife, Anne, of Leesburg, Fla. tine, Mich.; and three grandchil- be sent to the family at www. dren; his siblings: Mabel Jane (El- Johnston of New Kensington, Brent rest Dec. 26, 2012, at Hubbard The funeral service was held dren, Noah, Franklin and Ryan. carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. mer Gregory), Hazel Louise (Roy (Cindy) Breedon of Lawrenceville, Hospice House, Charleston. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at The funeral service was Friday, Cutlip), David Glenn, and George Ga., and Jeannette (Scott) Pauli of Born on Sept. 28, 1936, in Hugh- West Virginia Memorial Gardens Dec. 28, 2012, at Simons-Cole- Daniel (Martha Haymond) Arthur. Stevensville, Md.; her beloved 11 eston, he was the son of the late Mausoleum, Calvin, with Pas- man Funeral Home, Richwood, Dorothy A. Taylor He was preceded in death by grandchildren, Christa, Sarah, Mi- William Walter and Faye Brunning. tor Charles Stevens offi ciating. with Pastor Jerry Hayhurst of- Dorothy A. Taylor, 80, of siblings: Winifred Virginia (Jones), chael, Julianna, Christopher, Laura, He was a carpenter. Interment followed in West Vir- fi ciating. Interment followed at Glen, entered into rest, Tuesday, William Eugene, Billie (Ralph James, Celeste, Carolyn, Brian and Survivors include his broth- ginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Flemings Cemetery, Cottle. Dec. 25, 2012, at the home of Butcher), Opal Gray, and great- Brenda; two cherished step-grand- ers and sisters, Jimmy of Graf- In lieu of fl owers the family All arrangements were her son, John, in Craigsville. grandson, Eric Gregory Richards. children, Michael and Dana; and ton, Ohio, Bobby of Virginia would suggest donation to be made made by Simons-Coleman Fu- Born on Jan. 22, 1932, in Olin has been cremated and no her devoted sister, Helen (“Buck”) and Virginia of Beckley. to St. Luke’s United Methodist neral Home, Richwood. Elkridge, she was the daughter of immediate services are planned. Weese of Johnson City, Tenn. The graveside service was Church, Craigsville, WV. 26205 the late John Holcomb and Veda Memorial contributions may Besides her parents, she was Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the All arrangements were made Louise Nottingham Holcomb. In be sent to the First American preceded in death by siblings Cane Branch Cemetery, Cane by Simons-Coleman Funeral Opal Louise addition to her parents, she was Bank in Roland, 120 North Main Stanley Blankenship, Jean Branch Road, Gauley Bridge. Home, Inc., Richwood. also preceded in death by her Street, Roland, Iowa 50236 in Murphy Ward and Mavis Vanderlik. On-line condolences be sent husband, Emery Arnold Taylor. c/o Olin Arthur Memorial. Services were Dec. 27, 2012, to the family at www.carl- Opal Louise Murphy, 74, of She was a homemaker Online condolences may be made at Ross G. Walker Funeral Home wilsonfuneralhome.com. James Dale Mt. Lookout, passed away Dec. and Catholic by faith. at www.BaconFuneralHomes.com Ltd., New Kensington. Burial was Pennington Funeral 26, 2012, at her residence. She is survived by her son and Bacon Funeral Home in Ne- Friday, Dec. 28, in the National Home is honored to be serv- Jackson She was born Sept. 20, 1938, in daughter-in-law, John and Norma vada is handling arrangements. Cemetery of the Alleghenies in ing the Brunning family. James Dale Jackson, 51, of Dille, Braxton County to the late Ris- Detamore of Craigsville; three Washington County. Remem- passed away on Saturday, Dec. 22, tie and Beulah Crites Dillon. grandchildren, Johnny, Crystal Genevieve brances may be made in the form of 2012, in Summersville Regional Opal was a loving mother and Michelle; sister, Becky Ad- fl owers or a memorial contribution Faron Shelvin Medical Center, Summersville. and a homemaker. She was kins of Kentucky and brother, Athalene Bever in Mrs. Breedon’s memory to Meals He was born on March 17, 1961, a member of Calvary Bap- David Holcomb of Kentucky. “Bones” in Akron, Ohio, the son of Nelson tist Church, Summersville. Genevieve Athalene Bever, 86, on Wheels, c/o Puckety United Graveside service was Sunday, Jackson and Loretta Kinsinger. She was preceded in death by her of Richwood, went home to be with Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puck- Carpenter Dec. 30, 2012, at the Kingfi eld He was a self-employed car- parents; husband, William Buren the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, ety Church Road, Lower Burrell Cemetery, Glen, with Minis- Faron Shelvin “Bones” Carpen- penter, drywaller, U.S. Army Murphy; granddaughter, Ashley at Nicholas County Nursing and PA 15068, or a charity of one’s ter B. J. Smith offi ciating. ter, 51, of Summersville, embarked veteran and a Baptist by faith. Spencer; sister, Leona Westfall; Rehabilitation Center, Richwood. choice. To leave an online condo- On-line condolences may on his fi nal tour Tuesday, Dec. 25, James is preceded in death by and brother, Bobby Dillon. She was born May 27, 1926, in lence visit www.rossgwalker.com be sent to the family at www. 2012, at his brother, Robert Gary Mest. Opal is survived by her son, Webster County to the late Chris- carlwilsonfuneralhome.com. his home. He is survived by his wife, Willy Murphy and wife, Joyce, of topher and Lakie Russell Bennett. Pennington Funeral Home is Donald T. Brooks He was Darlene Carte Jackson; son, Johnny Summersville; daughters, Diane She was a loving mother, grand- honored to serve the Taylor family. Donald T. Brooks, 72, of Craigs- the son of Rogers, II; daughters, Aubrey Crites and husband, Robert, of mother, and great-grandmother. ville, went home to be with the the late Jackson of Edgewater, Fla., Melissa Canvas, Debbie Legg and husband, She was a member of First Church Lord on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at William White of Widen, Sarah Shaffer and Jerry, of Hico, Tess Spencer and Billie E. Thomas of God, Richwood, and enjoyed his home. Born June 28, 1940, at Haymon husband, Jonas, of Birch River, husband, Steve, of Summersville, Billie E. Thomas of Akron, sewing and being a homemaker. Webster Springs, he was a son of and Juan- and Mamie Rogers of Maysel; Tina Tolley and husband, Mark, of Ohio, formerly of Cowen, passed She was preceded in death by the late Alva and Bessie Lee Green ita Cogar father, Nelson Jackson of Ripley; Mt. Lookout; brother, Leon Dillon away on Dec. 16, 2012. He was her husband, Roy Bever; daugh- Brooks. He was Carpenter mother, Loretta Kinsinger of Dille; of Sutton; sisters, Wilda Dillon of a veteran of the Korean War and ter, Sharon Bever Boggs; and preceded in and was Faron Shelvin brothers, Mark Jackson and wife, Sutton, and Mildred Carpenter of a retired coal miner. He was a brothers, Emerson, Walker, Ivan, death by a sister, born at Sharon, of Rockville, Md., Nel- Maiden, N.C. She is also survived beloved father and friend. He Dewey, Oscar and Troy Bennett. “Bones” Carpen- Carol Woods. Webster son Jackson and wife, Brenda, of by seven grandchildren, Tanya will be deeply missed by all. Survivors include a son, Gary ter and the late He was a re- Springs Lakeland, Fla.; sisters, Theresa Davis, Travis Crites, Jeremy Legg, Services were held in Ak- J. Bever and wife, Laura, of tired coal miner, August 11, Burle Carpenter Setterholm and husband, Richard, Stefany Spencer, Zachary Tolley, ron, Ohio, on Dec. 21, 2012. Fenwick; daughter, Janet A. and a member of the 1961. He of Newport News, Va., and Ma- Dylan Tolley and Sammy Mur- husband, John Tyler, of Fayette- UMWA, and was a musician and the bass player randa Jackson; three stepgrand- phy; and four great-grandchildren, ville; eight grandchildren, Kimberly was a former for the Crystal Mountain Band, a children, Autumn White, Allie Kasey Davis, Clayton Davis, Tyler Sterling of Summersville, member of loving husband, devoted father and White and Joni Azariah Shaffer. Jonathan Tyler of Fayetteville, the CBC Fire a “Beloved Brother of the Note.” Funeral services were held Brian Allen Boggs of Craigsville, Donald T. Department. He He was also preceded Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Greene- Card of Thanks Kristiana Bever of Craigsville, loved to hunt Brooks in death by one son, Jona- Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, Card of Thanks Brent A. Boggs of Craigsville, and fi sh when than Haymon Carpenter. with Pastor David James of- The family of Angela L. Bever of Charlotte, he was able, having been disabled Surviving: wife, Deborah Annette fi ciating. Burial followed at Bug The family of Bennette Cox N.C., James Bever of Panama City, would like to say thank from the coalmines in 1982. He Brown Carpenter; son, “Partner- Ramsey Cemetery, Harrison, W.Va. Ida Morrison Fla., and John Bever of Fenwick; you and tell everyone was a Mr. Fix-it at home and for Partner” Walker Thomas Carpenter, Friends called one hour prior to would like to thank and eight great-grandchildren. how much we appreciate his neighbors. He was a wonder- at home; daughter, Carrie Christine the services at the funeral home. everyone for their The funeral service was Saturday, Adkins and husband, Lincoln, of the thoughtfulness, ful husband, father, neighbor, and On line condolences: greene- thoughtfulness and kindness and generosity Dec. 29, 2012, at Simons-Coleman Mt. Lookout; four grandchildren, acts of kindness shown to us during such during the flight of a difficult time. It was our dear Mother. truly appreciated. Flowers, food, Women’s Resource Center Accepting Recipes and Sponsorships prayers and all acts The visits, flowers, of compassion were donations and prayers for Second Cookbook in Series deeply appreciated. meant so much to us and Thank God for His we can’t thank you In 2011, the fundraising commit- “The Family Table” cookbook was sponsor, please call Dee Sizemore at cacy and supportive services for vic- enough. God bless you tee for the Women’s Resource Cen- so well received in the community that 304-255-2559 or email at wrccook- tims, survivors, and witnesses of do- people. and thank you so much. ter decided to publish a cookbook as plans for another cookbook are under- [email protected] . mestic violence and sexual violence. a fundraising project. They also want- way. WRC is hoping “The Family Cookbooks will be available for Women’s Resource Center operates a The Ida Morrison Special thanks to Alvie ed to convey a message of the impor- Table Cookbook Volume II: Just Des- purchase in February at the cost of 36-bed shelter (largest in the state) that family Blankenship. tance of good family communication serts” will prove even more successful $10 each. All proceeds will benefi t the has been housing victims of domes- Mike, Lanty, Richard in healthy family relationships. Eat- than the fi rst. But to make that happen, Women’s Resource Center and vic- tic and sexual violence since 1983. and Randy The family of ing family meals together has been a they need your help. tims of domestic violence and sexual Women’s Resource Center offers tem- Bennette Cox proven way to improve communica- Cookbook recipe submissions are assault in Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas porary shelter, individual therapeutic tion between family members. For this free to the public. Please email your and Summers counties. For more in- counseling, parenting education, legal, same reason, the cookbook was enti- dessert recipes to wrccookbook@ya- formation about the cookbook, please personal and systems advocacy, indi- tled “The Family Table” and featured hoo.com or mail to P.O. Box 1476, call Dee Sizemore at 304-255-2559 or vidual case management, service plan- easy, complete meal plans that were Beckley, WV 25802-1476, Attention: email [email protected]. ning and safety planning, programs to submitted by the public. Sponsorships Cookbook. Certain recipes will be se- If you or someone you know is a assist child witness/survivors of fam- in the cookbook covered printing costs lected by a panel to compete in The victim of domestic violence or sexual ily violence, 24 hour hotline with in- so that 100 percent of proceeds from Family Table Sweet Tooth Taste-off assault, there is help available. Please formation, crisis counseling and refer- cookbook sales and the accompanying event to be held in February. contact the Women’s Resource Center ral and support groups for domestic event “The Family Table Cookoff” They also need individual and busi- at 304-255-2559 or visit our website violence and for sexual assault sur- benefi ted the Women’s Resource Cen- ness sponsorships to offset printing www.wrcwv.org . vivors. Services are provided at the ter and victims of domestic violence costs. A $100 sponsorship includes Women’s Resource Center is a pri- shelter and in outreach offi ces locat- and sexual assault in Fayette, Nicho- a 5” x 2” advertisement in the cook- vate, non-profi t agency that provides ed in Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, and las, Raleigh and Summers counties. book. If you are interested in being a temporary shelter, counseling, advo- Nicholas counties. The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 5A

July the August, 2009 death of wife, Tere- ty Magistrate Court. Jeffrey A. Wil- area and one precinct in Greenbrier to impede the Mine Safety and Health A fi erce, violent thunderstorm with sa Rollins. The jury recommendation son pleaded guilty on Thursday, Oct. County, Democrat Adam Young of Administration (MSHA) and conspir- Review, tornado-like winds, classifi ed as a at the August 21 end of the trial was 11, to one misdemeanor count of vio- Summersville won election to a two- ing to violate mine health and safety derecho, struck Nicholas County on that Rollins be sentenced to life, with- lating a protective order. Wilson was year term. laws. Continued from 1-A Friday evening, June 29, and caused out mercy. sentenced by Nicholas County Mag- Austin Cox of Craigsville waived The Summersville City Council major damage and widespread power The Nicholas Chronicle was award- istrate Wayne Plummer to one year in his preliminary hearing on felony ar- voted to recommend to the Summers- outages to the entire county. ed three fi rst places in the West Virgin- jail with credit given for time already son charges in Nicholas County Mag- ville Regional Medical Center Board Attorney James Milam and Surveyor According to the National Weather ia Press Association’s Better News- served and the remainder of the sen- istrate Court. Cox was charged with 54 of Trustees that the hospital by-laws Wayne Acord, all incumbents. Service, the storm began in the Chi- paper Contest (BNC) for best sports tence suspended. felony counts including 11 counts of be changed so that the number of In the 44th Delegate District, which cago area and swept through Indiana, photography, best lifestyle columnist Mary Spencer of Muddlety was fi rst degree arson, four counts of sec- Board members be increased from 9 includes eastern Nicholas County, Web- Ohio, Kentucky, and then part of Vir- and best columnist. The paper was named the new Executive Director of ond degree arson, 15 counts of felony to 15 and include two members of the ster County and portions of Upshur and ginia and all of West Virginia. also awarded a fi rst place in the WVPA the Summersville Chamber of Com- destruction of property, 10 counts of Summersville City Council. A large Randolph counties, the winners were The high winds estimated to be be- Advertising Awards which was held in merce. conspiracy to commit fi rst degree ar- number of employees of SRMC came Democrat Dana L. Lynch of Webster tween 65 and 75 miles an hour wreaked conjunction with the BNC. Hundreds of people, including son, 12 counts of conspiracy to com- to the meeting concerning the pro- County and Republican Robert Karnes havoc in its path splitting electrical Nicholas County High School math many emergency service personnel mit felony destruction of property and posed changes in by-laws of the hos- of Randolph County. poles in two and blowing many oth- teacher Cindy Tallamy was the 2012 from around the state, gathered in two counts of conspiracy to commit pital sought by Council. Several spoke In the 32nd District House of Dele- ers down to the ground. The downed Nicholas County Teacher of the Year. Craigsville to pay their fi nal respects second degree arson. in opposition to the proposed changes gates District, the winners were incum- electrical poles along with trees blown She has been teaching at NCHS for 31 to beloved community member Roger Richwood Ward II Councilman prior to Council’s discussion and ulti- bent Democrats Margaret Staggers, onto electrical lines knocked out elec- years, York. Among many other things, York Ralph Brown cited lack of confi dence mate vote on them. John Pino and Dave Perry. tricity to all of the county. Kathryn Hanna, bus/instruction- was former chief of the Craigsville in the current administration as part Thomas Lucky was arrested on For State Senate in the 11th District, Although many structures were al aide at Panther Creek Elementary Volunteer Fire Department and former of his reason for resigning from the Thursday, Dec. 6, and charged with the winners were incumbent Repub- damaged, no deaths were attributed to School, was selected the 2012 Nich- arson investigator and bomb techni- Council. He said Council needs to fi ve felony counts of sexual assault by lican Sen. Clark Barnes of Randolph the storm. olas County Service Personnel of the cian for the State Fire Marshal’s offi ce. work together. Council also formally a parent. According to the complaint County and Democrat Margaret Kerr James Lewis Frame, 37, of Birch Year. She has been employed as a The West Virginia Division of Mo- accepted the resignation of Ward IV fi led in Nicholas County Magistrate Beckwith of Randolph County. River was arrested on Monday, June bus/instructional aide by the Nicholas tor Vehicles (DMV) announced that Council member Vickie Hinkle during Court, the incidents occurred between Primary winners on the Republican 25, and charged with one felony count County Schools since 2006. a DMV regional offi ce will be con- the session. June 2012 and December 2012 when ticket who ran unopposed were Tim of grand larceny and one felony count structed in Summersville. The build- Veterans Day in Nicholas County Lucky sexually assaulted a minor fe- Clifford for Nicholas County Commis- of possession of stolen property for the September ing will be located on Armory Way in was observed on Saturday, Nov. 11, male under his care at his Summers- sion and Jordan Hill for 41st District theft of a large quantity of tools from a Beech Ridge Energy applied to the Northside Center on the road leading with the annual ceremony at the me- ville residence. House of Delegates. construction site in Craigsville. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for an to the Summersville Armory and Con- morial at Nicholas County Veterans After listening to a woman describe Nicholas County Clerk Wanda Hen- It was announced that more than incidental take permit addressing im- vention Center Arena. The Summers- Memorial Park in the morning and the how her life had been adversely af- drickson died Saturday evening, May 300 people, including a large number pacts to endangered bats at the compa- ville Regional DMV will be a full ser- annual Veterans Day Parade in Sum- fected when a man stole her purse and 26, in Beckley Appalachian Regional from Nicholas County, were to be laid ny’s wind energy project in Greenbrier vice offi ce. mersville in the afternoon. got hold of her checkbook, Nicholas Hospital after a long battle with cancer. off when CONSOL Energy idled its and Nicholas counties. The Endan- An eight-year-old girl was injured Over 200 people showed up for County Circuit Judge Gary Johnson Hendrickson had served as County mine operations at the Fola site near gered Species Act makes it illegal to when she was struck by a vehicle after Summersville’s fi rst Sci-Fi themed sentenced 33-year-old Lester E. John- Clerk since being elected to the posi- Bickmore in Clay County. “take,” meaning harm or kill, feder- getting off the school bus. Summers- open house at the Summersville Are- son of Craigsville to 1 to 10 years in tion in 2004 and was currently serv- James Roy Belknap of Leivasy ally threatened or endangered wild- ville Police Chief Jay Nowak said that na and Conference Center. Many of prison. Lester Johnson had pleaded ing the second year of her second term waived his preliminary hearing in life. Some otherwise legal activities, the accident occurred near the inter- those attending came in full costume, guilty earlier to a single count of ut- since being re-elected in 2010. She Nicholas County Magistrate Court such as wind turbine operation, have section of Broad Street and Vaught including J.R. and Brian Spencer who tering. He had been indicted on six had been a Deputy County Clerk since on four murder charges. Belknap was the risk of incidentally taking protect- St. Chief Nowak said the girl, who amazed the crowd with their hand- counts. sometime during the 1960s. charged with the May killing in Leiv- ed species. An incidental take permit attends Summersville Elementary made HALO armour. It was announced that the City of At a special emergency meeting of asy of Steven Hendrix, Amber Martin allows for those activities to continue, School, had just gotten off the school Mountain Transit Authority cele- Summersville will be observing West the Nicholas County Commission on and Hendrix’s six-year-old son, Dako- as long as the applicant undertakes bus which still had its blinking lights brated its 35th anniversary of provid- Virginia’s upcoming 150th birthday Tuesday, May 29, the Commission ta and four-year-old daughter, Kaylee, reasonable and practical measures to on and its stop sign out from from the ing public transportation in central with a celebration during the sum- voted unanimously to appoint longtime all of Quinwood. avoid, minimize and mitigate killing southbound bus. The girl was walking West Virginia with an open house and mer of 2013. Some of the plans for the Chief Deputy County Clerk Audra De- Former Nicholas County Clerk and listed species, among other require- in front of the bus to cross the north- reception on Wednesday afternoon, celebration were announced at a pub- itz as Nicholas County Clerk to replace Nicholas County Commissioner Spur- ments. A moving ceremony com- bound lane of Broad Street when the Nov. 21, at its main offi ce on Broad lic organizational meeting held at the Hendrickson until the Nov. 6 General geon “Jinks” Hinkle, 71, of Craigsville mencing at Old Main Auditorium in driver’s side of a 2011 Dodge Journey Street in Summersville. Summersville Armory and Conven- Election. died Friday, July 6, at Summersville Summersville on Friday, Sept. 7, hon- sport utility vehicle driven by Rob- In order to help reduce expected tion Center. Preliminary plans include Deitz had been Chief Deputy Coun- Regional Medical Center of complica- ored an estimated 764 workers who ert Stephenson, 77, of Summersville problems of low water levels on the live music and fi reworks. ty Clerk since the early 1990s and had tions from cancer. died in the early 1930s from digging struck the girl. The impact injured the lower Ohio River and points down- The Nicholas County Board of Ed- worked as a Deputy County Clerk for Richwood City Council appointed the Hawks Nest Tunnel to divert the girl’s foot, ankle and leg. Stephenson stream, the Huntington District tem- ucation approved the hiring of Jimmy 56 years since 1956. Larry J. Tinney as police chief, a posi- New River for hydroelectric power. was cited for failure to obey a stop porarily stopped the normal fall draw- Weber as the new principal of Rich- An intense, three-day manhunt tion that Tinney had previously held. This is considered America’s worst in- sign. down on two of its three Kanawha wood High School. For the past month came to a relatively uneventful end on Sisters Hailey Nicole Short, 18, dustrial disaster. A total of 380 acres burned in a large River fl ood control reservoirs: Sutton and one-half, Weber has served as in- Memorial Day, May 28, when State and Erica Brooke Short, 20, both of A domestic argument between two brush fi re that started behind the for- Lake and Summersville Lake. terim principal and prior to that was Troopers arrested James Roy Belknap Camden-on-Gauley, were arrested and Summersville brothers led to the arrest mer Peerless Eagle Coal Co. prepa- A coal mining accident led to the assistant principal for a few years. We- of Leivasy at a police-manned check- charged with daytime burglary, grand of Mitchel Bennett Dunn on a felony ration plant and then spread toward death of a local miner on November ber replaces former principal Carter point set up on Brushy Meadow Creek larceny and conspiracy with the charg- charge of being a felon in possession Summersville, onto U.S Army Corps 30. Alpha Natural Resources offi cials Hillman who accepted a job in North Road near Carl. Belknap, 26, was es stemming from the burglary of a of a fi rearm and two separate misde- of Engineers property surrounding said Steven O’Dell, 27, of Mount Carolina earlier in the year. found to be a passenger in a vehicle relative’s residence. meanor charges of brandishing a dead- Summersville Lake. Nebo, died after being hit by a scoop Richwood City Council approved driven by Mark Haynes, 54. Belknap is Arch Coal announced that the com- ly weapon and obstructing an offi cer. Superstorm Sandy, the combina- at the Pocahontas Mine in Green Val- two people to assume vacant council accused of murdering Steven Hendrix, pany planned to idle several of its op- Jimmie Meccya Williams of Rich- tion of a Nor’easter snowstorm and ley. O’Dell worked as an electrician. seats, including Chris McKenzie for his girlfriend, Amber Martin, and chil- erations and reduce production at oth- wood was arrested and charged with Hurricane Sandy, clobbered Nicho- The Nicholas County Circuit Court Ward II for an unexpired four-year dren, 6-year-old Dakota and 4-year- er mining complexes in Appalachia, robbing a bank in Beckley. State po- las County from Monday afternoon, jury found Nelson O.B. Joya, 29, of term, and Robin Cowell for Ward IV old Kaylee, all of the Quinwood area. resulting in the loss of jobs for approx- lice in Beckley say Williams entered Oct. 29, until late Tuesday evening, Charlotte, N.C., not guilty of mali- for an unexpired two-year term. The victims were shot and their bodies imately 750 full-time employees, in- First Community Bank and handed Oct. 30. The Frankenstorm dumped cious wounding in the Oct. 30, 2011, The Nicholas County Board of Edu- dumped in the woods near Carl. They cluding many from Nicholas County. the teller a note asking for money. The heavy, wet snow in the county rang- stabbing of Woodrow Thomas at Mi- cation employed the professional and had been missing since the May 19. Austin L. Cox, 21, formerly of Bos- teller gave Williams an undisclosed ing from six inches in the western end chelle’s Good Times Bar and Grille in service personnel for the new con- ton, Mass., was arrested at his resi- amount of money and he exited into of the county to two feet in the Sum- Summersville. solidated Gauley River Elementary June dence on Woodbine Road in Craigs- the outlying woods. Several agencies, mersville area and upwards of three to The possible merger of two el- School scheduled to open in Craigs- Groundbreaking ceremonies were ville following a police stakeout from including Raleigh County K-9 units, four feet in the more eastern areas of ementary schools in Nicholas and ville this fall for the 2013-14 school held Friday afternoon, June 1, for the a neighboring driveway. Cox was ar- fl ushed Williams out of the woods and the county such as Craigsville, Can- Clay counties was the topic of discus- year. new playground to be constructed at rested and charged in starting 15 sep- made the arrest. vas, Nettie and Richwood. Most of sion at a special joint meeting of the Nicholas County Schools Person- Nicholas County Veterans Memorial arate arson fi res in the county which The Nicholas County Grand Jury re- the county lost power due to the storm Nicholas County Board of Education nel Director John Staats said all of the Park. occurred earlier in the year during the turned fi rst degree murder indictments and several structures, including U- and the Clay County Board of Educa- personnel employed at Gauley River The new playground was named months of January and February. Cox against three men charged in two sepa- Save Food Stores in both Craigsville tion on Thursday evening, Nov. 29, at Elementary School were employed at “Joshua’s Playground” in memory of was charged with 54 felony counts and rate murder cases. Jonathan Fields, 29, and Summersville and the Craigsville Lizemore Elementary School in Clay either Craigsville or Beaver elementa- the late Joshua Lay who died in an ac- was held on $2.7 million bond, which and Rodney Snodgress, Jr., 29, were Foodland collapsed under the weight County. The purpose of the meeting ry schools which are the two schools cident at the park playground on May was later reduced. indicted on two charges of fi rst degree of the snow. was to discuss the possible closure of being consolidated to form the new 19, 2003. murder. Both were charged with the Dixie Elementary School and merging school. The results of the June 5 Richwood August murders of Howard Delp, 73, of Rich- November it with Lizemore Elementary School in The Board also accepted the res- Municipal Election left Richwood with Accounting fi rm Arnett and Foster wood and April Moore, 29, of Net- Outgoing Nicholas County Board Clay County, Zela Elementary School ignation of Nicholas County High a new Mayor, Recorder, and four new presented a report to Summersville tie in May 2007 in the Panther Creek of Parks and Recreation Commission and schools in Fayette County. School Principal William Dobbins ef- Richwood Common Council represen- Regional Medical Center concerning Road area of Nettie. The third person members Jim Rucker, Jason Brown fective at the end of the current school tatives. the 2011 Financial Audit. The audit indicted on fi rst degree murder charg- and Treasurer Wanda Smith were pre- December year due to retirement. The winners in the races were Bob prompted the feeling among the audi- es was Philip J. Payne of Camden-on- sented with plaques by President Cline The Nicholas Chronicle announced Newly-elected Nicholas County Johnson, Mayor; Ronnie Bragg, Re- tors that it might be prudent to discuss Gauley. He was accused of shooting in honor and recognition of their ser- the addition of veteran reporter, Pat offi cials took their oath of offi ce at corder; J.C. Callahan and Ann Spen- some specifi c issues with the Board to death Jodie Lynn Jenkins of Craigs- vice to the Commission. Hanna of Richwood, to the Nicholas a swearing in ceremony held in the cer, Ward I Council representatives; prior to issuing a fi nal report. The au- ville at Jenkins’ residence. Democrats Ken Altizer, David Hop- Chronicle staff. Hanna covers a range Nicholas County Circuit Courtroom in Ward III Jim Vannoy and Ward IV Bob ditors noticed an unusually high num- Nicholas County Superintendent of kins and Adam Young were victorious of subjects for the Chronicle, includ- the Courthouse on Thursday, Dec. 27, Starcher. ber of audit adjustments required for Schools Beverly Kingery announced in contested races in the 2012 General ing: RHS and RMS sports as well as at 2:30 p.m. Richwood High School announced the 2011 audit. After instituting these the results of student academic Election in Nicholas County. Nicholas County Circuit Court pro- Those being sworn in were newly- it had been selected to be a site for the adjustments, the audit indicated a net achievement and growth for the 2011- In the race for a six-year term on the ceedings and other important county elected Democrat 41st District House Public Broadcasting System (PBS) loss of $3 million by SRMC on the 2012 school year. In a fi ve-year pe- Nicholas County Commission, Dem- events. of Delegates member Adam Young, NewsHour Student Reporting Labs year. riod, students dropping out of school ocrat and Mount Nebo businessman A former longtime Massey Ener- Democrat County Commissioner Ken program. The project, which involves President Barack Obama declared reduced from 87 to 19. Student expul- Ken Altizer was elected. gy Company division president was Altizer and Democrat Sheriff David students from across the country, that a major disaster existed in the sions decreased from 37 to 21. School Former Nicholas County Deputy charged with conspiring to impede Hopkins. Re-elected offi cials sworn in teams up individual classrooms with State of West Virginia and ordered disciplinary referrals decreased from Sheriff David Hopkins of Summers- federal mine inspectors and violate were Democrat Assessor Ernie Den- local area journalists to produce origi- Federal aid to supplement state and lo- 893 to 516. Yearly attendance aver- ville, a Democrat, was elected to a mine safety laws. nison, Democrat Prosecuting Attor- nal news reports. In addition to being cal recovery efforts in the area affect- aged 97.5 percent which is above the four-year term for sheriff. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin ney James R. Milam, Democrat Mag- visited by local professionals, students ed by severe storms and straight-line state requirement. For election to the West Virginia charged David C. Hughart, 53, of Crab istrates John D. Morton Jr., Wayne received exclusive access to PBS re- winds during the period of June 29 to A short dedication ceremony for the House of Delegates from the 41st Dis- Orchard, formerly of Summersville, Plummer and Sarah M. Brown and sources, such as fi lm footage and feed- July 1, 2012. new playground at Nicholas County trict which includes the Summersville with two federal crimes: conspiring Democrat Surveyor Wayne Acord. back from the national NewsHour Nicholas County School Master Veterans Memorial Park was held on team. School Bus Technician Colby Holdren at the location of the previous play- The Nicholas County Commission won the distinction of State Champion ground near the dining hall parking voted to close the Nicholas County Master School Bus Technician at the lot. The playground was named Josh- Visitors Center located at Nicholas 70th annual West Virginia Association ua Lay’s Playground in memory of County Veterans Memorial Park due to for Pupil Transportation (WVAPT) Joshua Lay who died in an accident at lack of usage. conference at Oglebay Resort and the park playground on May 19, 2003. Conference Center in Wheeling. Thomas Christian Caufi eld, 29, of Sarah Lee Adkins of Nile Road 49 East Main Street, Richwood, was near Craigsville was arrested Friday, arrested by Nicholas County Sher- Aug. 3, by Nicholas County Sheriff’s iff’s Deputies and charged with armed Deputies and charged with nine felo- robbery. He is accused of robbing the ADVERTISER ny counts of operating a clandestine Nettie Go-Mart at the intersection of lab, one felony count of possession of Route 39 and 20 in Nettie shortly after Country Dinner Platters methamphetamine precursors and one midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 25. INDEX felony count of cultivation of marijua- A dedication ceremony was held Served with two country vegetables Castles & Creeks 2B na. at Zela Elementary School on Fri- and a buttermilk biscuit. Columbia Forest Products 3B West Virginia Farm Service Agency day, Sept. 21, to celebrate the school Field & Stream Real Estate 3B (FSA) State Executive Director, Al- receiving water as part of the Gauley fred Lewis announced that the Nicho- River Public Service District’s Sum- Gauley River Pharmacy 10A las/Webster FSA located in Summers- mersville Phase II Water Line Exten- Join us for dinner at our Jim Lively Insurance 8B ville, WV had been offi cially closed sion Project which will serve 132 cus- Mid-State Ford 12A and all producer records had been tomers. The school was believed to Craigsville location. Mountain Lake Pharmacy 8A transferred to the Braxton/Clay FSA be one of the last few schools in West Mountaineer Physical Offi ce in Gassaway, WV. Virginia to have been without public We're open until 7 pm! Therapy 8B The Nicholas County Veterans Me- water. Chicken Strips Muddlety Trading Co. 9B morial Park Project Initiative got un- derway Monday, Aug. 6 and contin- October Poca Valley Financial 9A ued through Wednesday, Aug. 8 with Ivy Michelle Hamm was arrested Buy one Ramey Ford 12B a “Demo Run” that included painting and charged with one felony count of Ramey Save-A-Lot the Veterans Memorial Park historical possession of meth precursors, three Country Dinner Platter Soup & Grilled Cheese Hungry Man's Platter Cranberry location 6A red barn, remodeling and upgrading felony counts of operating a meth lab and a regular drink, get a 2nd platter Pair any soup with a Pinto beans, Real Estate Limited 2B the 4-H Building kitchen, constructing and six felony counts of possession hot melty sandwich. $ 49 potatoes, cole slaw $ off Seneca Health Services 3B a public walkway from the parking lot with the intent to deliver a controlled and cornbread. behind the stadium to the ballfi elds substance. It was the second time in The perfect fall lunch! 4 1 State Farm 9B FREE and landscaping at the park. just over three months that Hamm had Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Steven C. Southern, M.D., The Nicholas County Board of Edu- been arrested on charges of operating Valid only at participating locations only. Expires 1/31/13. CVC 6.99 OTS Valid only at participating locations only. Expires 1/31/13. CVC 0.50 OTS Valid only at participating locations only. Expires 1/31/13. CVC 1.00 OTS F.A.C.O.G. 9A catoin voted unanimously to set a drop- a meth lab. Robert Foster was also ar- The Electric Chair/ dead date of April 1, 2013, for the new rested on one felony count of operat- Big Tator BBQ Combo Adopt-an-Orphan Pet 7A Gauley River Elementary School to be ing a meth lab. The arrests took place Hot Bologna Combo Delicious hand-pulled Tudor’s Biscuit World 5A completed and the contractor will have at Hamm’s residence near Gilboa. Fried potatoes topped with Topped with BBQ sauce to pay a fi ne of $1,000 a day if they are A Nicholas County man who was U.S. Cellular 2A scrambled eggs, melted BBQ topped with cole $ 99 and crisp lettuce. With still working beyond April 1. facing 254 separate misdemeanor cheese and bacon. Served $ 99 slaw. With fries and a $ 99 Ads of 10 or more column The jury took a little over an hour charges against him had 253 of them 5 fries and a reg. drink. with a biscuit. 4 reg. drink. 4 inches will be included in the to decide the fate of Gary Lee Roll- dropped in return for pleading guilty to Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Advertiser Index. ins, charged with 1st degree murder in one of the charges in Nicholas Coun- Valid only at participating locations only. Expires 1/31/13. CVC 0.30 OTS Valid only at participating locations only. Expires 1/31/13. CVC 0.40 OTS Valid only at participating locations only. Expires 1/31/13. CVC 0.50 OTS 6A — Thursday, January 3, 2013 Events The Nicholas Chronicle

■ Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 day and Tuesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, and on Thurs- qualifi ed and friendly staff here to help you. Classes are Place. First visit is free! We will also be exercising after day from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. A hot meal is served to the pub- offered Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 the meeting. No need to join the group to join in the exer- • The 8th Annual New Year Community Benefi t lic each Tuesday beginning at 11:00 am. p.m. Classes are also offered at the Richwood Family Cen- cise. We will keep you updated in the Nicholas Chronicle. Gospel Sing will be held at 6 p. m. in the Summersville • The Family Center in Richwood will offer basic com- ter on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Anyone interested in Come have some fun, and maybe we can help each other. Baptist Church, Main Street, Summersville. Although puter classes beginning October 1. Classes will be held getting their GED can contact Dave at 304-872-7060. • Free exercise opportunity. The Indoor Walking Trail admission is free, we are asking you to help make each Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Pre- • Neighborhood Watch on the fourth Thursday of each is available at the Community Health Education Center a difference in our community that evening. Please register at 304-846-2773. month at Pierson Chapel Church Fellowship Hall. (CHEC) to provide a safe, level walking area. Use of the bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated • Hicks-Hamrick Detachment #339 Marine Corps. • Aspect Foundation is a non-profi t educational ex- facility is free of charge and available the following hours: to The Salvation Army food pantry in Summersville. League will meet every 3rd Monday of the Month, at the change organization seeking volunteer host families for Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m-9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Also, a love offering will be received and donated to Senior Center in Craigsville, at 6 p.m. Fellow Marines, international high school students from over 30 different and Monday-Wednesday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. The CHEC is lo- the Richwood Ministerial and Summersville Ministe- this was the best I could do, for a place and a time, so countries who want to experience the American way of cated on Highway 41 adjacent to Friends-R-Fun. Please rial Associations community need funds. Singing God’s as not to interfere with anything else going on with the life. For more information about becoming a host family, go to the front desk of Friends-R-Fun before your fi rst vis- praises will be Dana Thomas and Jennifer Gatewood rest of our lives and Veterans’ Groups. Our fi rst meet- please call Susan Leggett at 304-872-1717 or 304-619- it to sign up with a staff member. from Summersville, Hands of Worship from Canvas, ing will be Jan. 21, 2013 at 18:00 at the Senior Cen- 3492, Aspect Foundation’s National Offi ce at 1-800-US • The regular monthly board meeting of the Craigsville The Pomeroys from Richwood, The Deal Brothers ter in Craigsville. If you have any questions feel free YOUTH, or visit www.aspectfoundation.org. Public Service District will be held the second Wednes- from Craigsville, and The Faith Harmony Boys from to call me anytime. Norm 304-224-3058 (cell phone) • The Neighborhood Watch meeting for the Craigs- day of every month at 1 p.m., at the district’s main offi ce Charleston. The 8th Annual New Year Community Ben- • The Bert H. Hicks Post # 97 of the American Le- ville, Beaver, Cottle and Tioga area will be held on the in Craigsville. efi t Gospel Sing will be an opportunity for you to help gion meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM third Tuesday of the month. For updates go online at the • The Summersville Art Group will meet the second those in our community who may have a need. Pre- at the American Legion Hall on Oakford Avenue in Rich- Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department website, www. Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the basement of sented by R.E.A.C.H. BY F.A.I.T.H. MINISTRIES. wood. wvncsd.com. Old Main. • Girl Scouts—remember that Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 • Line Dance classes are offered at the Summersville • Jam Room Fridays is the “Me & My Guy Bake Off and Annual Cookie Moose Lodge Wednesday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. The Every Friday at 6 p.m. Leiv- Rally” held at the Summersville Baptist Church. Grab public is invited. asy Peoples’ Place (Old Leivasy your favorite guy (dad, brother, uncle, grandfather, fam- • Step aerobics classes are being offered at the Com- school). All pickers and players to ily friend, neighbor, etc.) and start baking! Bring your munity Health and Education Complex (located adjacent participate. Fundraisers ongoing best cake, cookie, pie, or original Girl Scout recipe to to Friends-R-Fun Child Development Center) Highway to pay utility costs. Come and en- the Bake Off. While goodies are being judged, you can 41N. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday joy a variety of music. go to the Annual Cookie Rally. And Scouts, even if you night from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. For more information in- • The Nicholas County Air- don’t participate in the Bake Off, you can come on out cluding class fee please call Elaine Buchanan at 304-742- port Authority will conduct its and enjoy the Cookie Rally. Enjoy bracelet making, 3620. regular business meeting on the nail painting, a cookie taste test, and more! Contact • TOPS WV Fenwick #577 meets at the New Hope fi rst Monday of each month at 7 your Troop Leader for more details on the Bake Off and Community Center, Rt. 39, Nettie-Fenwick Road, Fen- p.m., in the offi ce of the Nicho- Cookie Rally. For local membership and volunteering wick Mountain each Tuesday of the month at 4:45 p.m. las County Commission, Nicho- information contact Debby Kemmerling, Membership For more info call 304-846-6715. las County Courthouse, Summers- Development Coordinator, at 304-872-7126 or debby. • TOPS WV #86 meets in the fellowship hall of the ville. [email protected]. Girl Scouts: building girls Cottle First Church of God each Thursday at noon. •Family Life Center - Sum- of courage, confi dence, and character for 100 years. Tops is Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. For more informa- mersville Baptist Church, Thurs- tion call 304-742-5417 or email [email protected] days at 7 p.m. ■ Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 • TOPS WV #111, a non-profi t weight loss support Do you have hurts, habits or • The Nicholas County Board of Education will group, will meet at the Summersville City Building on hang ups that are negatively im- hold regular meetings on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, and Broad Street on Mondays. Weigh-in at 5 p.m. Meetings pacting or controlling your life? Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, for the purpose of conducting at 6 p.m. Brenda Nutter, Leader – 304-872-2683. Mary Come to any Thursday night meet- routine business. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. An Triplett, co-leader 304-872-1980. ing for encouragement and sup- expulsion hearing will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, •AA MEETINGS port while learning about steps to prior to the regular meeting and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Need help with drinking problems? AA meetings are healing in an environment of con- A work session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, held at St. Martin’s Church on McKees Creek Road fi dentiality and respect. Childcare 2013, beginning at 6 p.m. for the purpose of studying on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Summersville Presbyterian is provided for participants need- 2012 GSC Homecoming Sophomore Prince Michael the WV Education Effi ciency Audit. All meetings will Church on Water Street on Saturdays at 8 p.m. Call 1-800- ing that service. Sullivan and Sophomore Princess Caitlin Gwinn were be held at the Nicholas County Board of Education Of- 333-5051 for information. • FREE GED classes! If you recognized at the 2012 GSC Homecoming football game fi ce, 400 Old Main Drive, Summersville, WV 26651. • The Summersville Salvation Army invites you to are interested in getting your shop at its Thrift Store located at 731 Broad St., Sum- GED or simply refreshing basic on Oct. 27 ■ mersville Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat- skills, please attend. Classes are Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 urday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come in and shop and be a part of held at the WorkForce WV offi ce Nicholas County Native in 2012 • MS Group Meeting – 6 p.m. at the Summers- our new frequent shopper card program and receive huge at Northside Plaza. Please con- ville Regional Medical Center Extended Care Fa- discounts on all merchandise by using your frequent shop- tact Lisa Conley at 872-5679 for GSC Homecoming Court cility ICU Family Lounge Conference Room in per card. We are also in need of good furniture items and more information. This program is Glenville State College sophomore psychology major Caitlin Gwinn Summersville. Meetings are held regularly on bric-a-brac donations. Any questions, you may call 304- sponsored by the WV Adult Basic served as sophomore princess during the 2012 GSC Homecoming ac- the second Tuesday of the month. Call Stepha- 872-1837. Education Program. tivities Oct. 22-27. She is the daughter of Tommy and Doris Gwinn of ny at (304) 872-4011 for further information. • Habitat needs you! Please come volunteer and help • Come join us for support while Summersville. us with fundraising events for Nicholas and Webster coun- you are trying to lose that weight Gwinn is a GSC Hidden Promise Scholar and was nominated by Sig- ■ ties. Interested, call 304-872-7473. — and you may even win a gift or Notices ma Pi Xi. The court was announced at the annual GSC Coronation Cer- • The Family Learning Center, located beside Friends- two. Weight-loss support group, • RICHWOOD FOOD & CLOTHING PANTRY emony and presided over all the week’s events including the homecom- R-Fun in Summersville is offering FREE GED prep meeting once weekly on Thurs- HOURS ing dance, picnic, bonfi re, parade, and football game. classes. These classes let you work at your own pace with days at 6 p.m. at Leivasy People’s The Richwood Food & Clothing Pantry is open Mon- NEW YEARS At At SAVINGS SPECTACULAR OPEN OPEN SUNDAYSSUNDAYS 1-5PM1-5PM Fresh Fresh InventoryInventory Absolutely Absolutely Arriving Arriving DailyDaily And And $0 $0 Down Down

2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT 2010 CHEVY COBALT 2001 FORD F-150 2009 FORD MUSTANG 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LT, AUTOMATIC, LOCAL TRADE 1 OWNER, ALL POWER SPORT, AUTO, LOW MILES 1 OWNER, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ALL POWER ALL POWER, 7 PASSENGER, 1 OWNER $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * DOWN 279 MO. DOWN 199 MO. DOWN 159 MO. DOWN 279 MO. DOWN 289 MO.

2011 HONDA CR-V 2011 FORD F-150 4X4 2010 TOYOTA VENZA 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4, SUNROOF, ONLY 20K MILES XLT, 5.0L, V8 AWD, LOADED, LOCAL TRADE AUTOMATIC, 1 OWNER, LOCAL TRADE 4X4, LOCAL TRADE, 1 OWNER $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * DOWN 369 MO. DOWN 399 MO. DOWN 369 MO. DOWN 269 MO. DOWN 339 MO.

2011 KIA SORENTO 4X4 2011 DODGE RAM SLT 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 2011 KIA RIO 2011 NISSAN XTERRA 4X4 AUTO, AC V6, 3RD ROW 4X4, QUAD CAB LOCAL TRADE, R/C 1 OWNER, LOADED $0 $ * $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 $ * $0 MO. DOWN 369 MO. DOWN 389 MO. DOWN 339 DOWN 179 MO. DOWN 349 MO. If Zeb Can’t Get RAMEY SAVE-A-LOT You Financed NO ONE CAN! Mr. James Bodie Tyler Rodney Joe WE CAN GET YOU FINANCED! Ramey Manager Roberts Brellahan Owner CRANBERRY We now have over 20 banks and financial institutions to get you approved! 304-256-2167 • 1-800-894-9860 CALL 800-894-9860 REGARDLESS OF PAST CREDIT HISTORY • Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Jim Lendo Lonnie Brian L OCATED B ETWEEN T HE 2 M ALLS I N B ECKLEY Zeb Horn Johnson Walker Hughes Morriston Finance Manager *PAYMENTS BASED ON $0 DOWN, 75 MONTHS AT 5% APR WITH APPROVED CREDIT. PRICES INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE REBATES AND INCENTIVES. TAX, TITLE, TAGS, FEES AND $175 PROCESSING FEE EXTRA. PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AN D MAY NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL VEHICLE. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. SEE DEALER FOR ALL DETAILS. The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 7A

Hometown Heartbeat — 9A Church News and Events — 9A Webster County News — 10A Presenting Pancake breakfast held for children the Chronicle Christmas Coloring Contest

Winners Kyndal Lockman, 9 1/2

Greeting diners at the door, with menus in hand, were these Faltis Shelter employees: Bonnie Ward, Laura Arbaugh, Christina Travis, Charles Mullens, Rachel Hendricks, Michael Loving, Allyson Beatty, Bethany Arbaugh and Director Donna Windon.

pplebees in ASummersville sponsored a Pancake Breakfast on a recent snowy Saturday morning. It was held on December 22 to benefi t the local Faltis Child Shelter, which is among several emergency shelters Brodie Bailes, 8 Trey Dorsey, 5 in the state. The shelters are all a part of the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia with a home offi ce in Charleston. Their signature little red stockings were hung all around the entry door at Applebees.

All ready for a pancake breakfast is Nate Loving, 19-month-old child of Susan and Skeets Loving of Beckley, dressed for the holiday season wearing a Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer headband.

ADOPTADOPT ANAN ORPHANORPHAN PET!PET! 1/3/13 These pets are listed on www.petfinder.com There is no fee to bring animals into the shelter. Please do not abandon them outside. Mollie Dorsey, 3 Colton Phares, 6

do tomorrow, many choices of seed providers if On The Other Side Of The hopefully you prefer to buy seeds. It would be something that nice to order from many catalogs, Mountain By Verena Sava will benefi t only to pick the seeds that you somebody, even in most desire, but then you end up a small manner? paying postage for each individual Handsome “Ollie” is a Collie Of course there seed company and that raises the mix boy with lots of energy. are the famous price even higher. There are certain He has a great personality Call him “Titan!” This and loves to play with other male Collie mix gets along New Year’s varieties that are not offered by all “Bear” is a black and resolutions! I companies and if you really like a dogs. famously with people and There are about 362 days left till white Collie/Lab mix who would be great for a family skip them, not because I don’t special bean or lettuce type, you loves to play. He is with a farm or big yard. Christmas. This year’s celebration This little guy is “Fido.” about two years old and need serious improvement ideas have no choice but to order from is past.. There are many visible He is almost a year old gets along very well with for myself, but I want to avoid two or more places. I don’t want and loves playing with other dogs. witnesses left, the greeting cards, the disappointment of not being to advertise any particular name, other animals. the tree, the new socks, the noisy able to follow through with my but I will mention some sellers, “Carter” is a Border Terrier toy... all warm reminders of the commitments. Failing to implement with some of whom you might around fourteen months old. season that is the most celebrated He’s very friendly and would my good intentions would indicate a be very familiar. They are not in countries that are of Christian make a great friend to a happy lack of self discipline and you don’t listed in any particular order to put family. faith. After an event has reached its want to start the fi rst few weeks of emphasis on one or the other. We peak, there is nothing that seems to the year drenched in disappointment have Burpee’s, Jung’s, Thompson be able to conjure up the luster and in yourself. I fi nd it more productive & Morgan, Vermont Bean anticipation that led up to it. It is to set small, daily, achievable goals Seed,Totally Tomatoes, Johnny’s, over! that when reached, you deserve the Seeds of Change, Pine Tree Garden, We are now looking forward good feeling of chest pounding! Gurney’s, Shumway, Territorials, to the New Year. If you are of Already in December you might Cook’s Garden, Sheepler’s and philosophical nature, you might have been inundated with seed many more. Again I am not One-year-old wonder what the New Year has in and spring bulb catalogs. If you promoting anybody in particular, “Sheena” store for us as individuals as well wants to be ever ordered a package of seeds but if you are new to gardening “Friskers” is a very sweet as for the family and our country. “Abby” is a two-year-old queen of your or some bulbs, your name and or if you are a Master gardener two-year-old girl looking for a jungle! When a calendar was established warm place to curl up. calico girl who loves address is permanently in their and still want to learn something attention. She’s spayed and to record time as days, weeks and ready for a home! system. Sometimes seed companies new, Johnny’s has the most precise years, it was necessary to mark a exchange customers’ addresses and planting instructions of any of the certain day as the beginning for a you might get advertisements from other ones. They also offer great NICHOLAS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER new year. This makes us think about companies you have never heard of information like predicting the days U.S. Route 19, Summersville • Phone 872-7877 the future, the unknown, of what before. to maturity, which varieties will do (Located near the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park) might happen. Selling seeds, bulbs and plants best in hotter climates, in colder Adoption Fee: $20 Dogs and Cats. In addition a refundable spay/neuter charge of I think it is interesting that we is big business. You might have climates and at certain times of dogs $50, Cats $20, Refunded upon proof of spay/neuter. are tied to the fi rst day of the year noticed that the prices of seeds the year. You also have a choice NEW HOURS: Now open Mon thru Sat from 9:30am to 3:30pm - Closed Sunday. to refl ect on the past and to wonder All animals are wormed and given initial vaccinations. have increased tremendously in the of organic and non-organic seeds about the year ahead. Why not do it The Nicholas County Animal Shelter accepts local checks and cash. past few years. I mentioned in a from them. The catalog is a well of on August 31st, on June 2nd? New past article that it would be best to information. Year’s day is not more distinguished This ad sponsored by save your own seeds from certain Of course, I have ONE New than any other day during the year. vegetables and fl owers, especially Year’s resolution. I will plant a We invest a lot of time and energy THE ELECTRICCHAIR the ones that can be easily processed garden and you will probably hear on this day to make all kinds of and do not demand a degree in about it! Greg and I wish all of you 1111 Broad Street, Summersville WV 26651 presumptions. Should we not every biology to assure success for the a happy New Year, a happy Aug. day refl ect and develop a certain next plant generation.You have 31st and June 2nd. 872-1120 consciousness of what we will 8A — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle grandmother Jeanie Morton and the Fraley — Sink bride’s bible of Jason’s mother. Maid of Honor was Johnna The beautiful home of the bride’s Roman (cousin of the bride) of grandmother, Mary Fraley of Alexandria, Va., and Matron of Richwood, was the setting for the Honor was Alisa Morton Roman marriage of Jason Owen Sink and (aunt of the bride) of Culpepper, Va. Katrina Nichole “Nicki” Fraley on They wore identical one-shoulder Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at 2:30 dresses of watermelon satin with p.m. The Reverend Dr. Donald ruching details. Sierra Grace Clem C. Elliott (uncle of the groom) (daughter of the bride) accompanied offi ciated. her mother as fl ower girl and The bride is the daughter of Joey Jack Clem (son of the bride) was and Terry Fraley of Canonsburg, Pa. ENTER YOUR BIRTHDAY ring bearer. Best man was Gerald Nicki is the granddaughter of Mary D. Sink (father of the groom) of Fraley and the late Gale Fraley of in our monthly drawing. Summersville, and groomsman was Richwood, the late Jeanie Morton of Entry deadline for February birthdays is Jerry Sink (uncle of the groom) of Craigsville and Alfred Morton and Jan. 25, 2013. Winners will be announced Lashmeet. special friend, Sharon Johnson, of Noah Fraley, brother of the bride in the Jan. 31, 2013 issue. Pulaski, Va. and Chrissy Perkins, sister of the Jason is the son of Gerald and One winner will receive the birthday package from groom lit a candle in memory of the Lisa Sink of Summersville and the the following participating sponsors: family members who have passed grandson of Larry and Eunice Mills away. Noah also gave a reading, NICHOLAS SHOWPLACE - 304-872-2470 of Sutton and the late Jake and “The Greatest of These is Love.” FOOD LION - 304-872-6040 Monie Sink of Lashmeet. The couple chose to perform the The bride was escorted by her Other winners will receive a frozen DQ cake from sand ceremony to commemorate father and given in marriage by her the blending of the two families RICHWOOD DAIRY QUEEN - 304-846-4061 parents. She wore a strapless gown into one. Also, the groom presented SUMMERSVILLE DAIRY QUEEN - 304-872-4641 with ultra-feminine sweetheart Sierra and Jack with a family bodice featuring elegant all over To get your birthday name in the drawing, birthday person must be a resident of Nicholas County or medallion necklace and gave his lace detail and beaded empire waist. the surrounding areas. This coupon must be returned (no copies accepted). One entry per person. commitment to them as they begin Nicki carried the bride’s bible of her Name ______their new life together. Birthday person’s address ______Phone No. (birthday person’s) ______Birthday ______If child, parent’s name ______Mr. and Mrs. Jason Owen Sink Submitted by: ______Phone No. ______Bride is the former Katrina Nichole “Nicki” Fraley Return to: The Nicholas Chronicle, 718 Broad St., P.O. 503, Summersville, WV 26651-0503

heart-felt kindness “the big kids had laughed at her “just no reason at all,” is why I do that still sends tears when she fell getting off the bus” what I do every day. It DOES make Johnson streaming down my and then the very next morning, a difference and as the parent said Carl Johnson, II and Emily face every time I receiving a nice, hand-drawn in her note, “It is contagious.” Johnson of Canvas, would like to read it. It was from picture from that same child for KINDNESS! PASS IT ON! announce the birth of their son, a parent who not Jaxon Edward Johnson. only “gets” who I Jaxon arrived on Tuesday, Sept. am, but who also 25, 2012. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 understands the ounces and was 20 and 3/4 inches in power of a sticker. length. Those kind words Proud grandparents are Carl and Kindness not only validated my strong beliefs, Cindy Johnson of Enon and John but they also gave me strength and For some, it just comes naturally, the energy to keep pushing forward. and Tina Baughman of Birch River. for others, it requires thought and It is one that will defi nitely go in the Jaxon Edward Johnson Jaxon is also adored by lots of other effort, but for all of us, it requires “Memorabilia” fi le forever. family members and friends. desire. For something so simple Having parents say as they are that it should be the norm, it seems leaving with their children in the that all too often even the simplest evenings, “If it is okay with you, act of kindness stands out because we will be back in a little while to Happy Birthday it is so rare. We live in such a fast- start on the landscaping,” is just To our granddaughter Cierra, we would like to say another year has gone paced, self-centered world that we music to my ears. It just don’t always take is a big job that never by and we are still missing you more than ever. We hope you had a Merry the time to extend a ends and we really Christmas and also a Happy Birthday on Jan. 2. kindness to another, appreciate all the help Hugs and kisses from MawMaw, PawPaw, Uncles A.J., Boone and Carl; or even offer a simple we can get. I admire and all the Copen Family. “Thank You.” people with “green I am just as guilty thumbs” who always as others. But, I DO seem to know just Christmas Lights in the Park Celebration winds down notice and I DO care. what to do to make I have been carrying things beautiful. As the Christmas Lights in the Quality Contracting, Community around a list for quite And then, there Park Celebration winds down Trust Bank, Walmart, Sweet Frog, some time now of is the Ruritan Club A loving hug shared by two classmates at the Christmas dinner-- at Nicholas County Veterans and Mid-State Ford. people I would like to of Birch River. I Emma Minnich and Rosie Woods. Memorial Park, we would like The winners for 2012: acknowledge. The list couldn’t name in to thank all the visitors who took Commissioner’s choice – is quite long and will one article all the time out of their busy schedules Nicholas County Senior Center probably take more wonderful things they to ride through the park, vote on Mayor’s Choice – Nicholas than one article, but The beautiful stone, a gift have done for this at least, it is a start. their favorite display, and donate County Senior Center from Mr. and Mrs. John school and for the so generously to the park. Your Winners of the voting contest: For several Forga, stands proudly at community over the years now, I have support is greatly appreciated. 1st place – Nicholas County the front entrance to the years. Their annual traveled 25 miles We would also like to thank Senior Center school. tribute to veterans our generous sponsors: Nicholas 2nd place – Park residence every morning on Veterans Day, County Commission, City of 3rd place – Mountaineer Trail & from my home to alone, is one that Birch River, in the would put them in Summersville, Summersville Tractor darkness and all kinds of weather, the record books. It is like none Pediatrics, Nicholas County We are looking forward to a dodging all kinds of wildlife and other. The wonderful meal, the Animal Hospital, Summersville bigger and better 16th Annual children hidden in the shadows, uplifting program, and the genuine, Regional Medical Center, Little Lights in the Park. and always pushing the limits of heart-felt kindness and appreciation General/BP, Bright Enterprises, time. The bus driver who always extended to veterans everywhere, safely pulls his bus load of precious fi lls the room with such a strong cargo completely off the road to sense of patriotism that you leave allow anxious drivers to safely pass there feeling like all is right with and get to work on time extends a the world. It is truly a wonderful kindness every day to people who experience. These two preschoolers are enjoying playing in the sand box. may or may not even notice, but I Their latest support of my never do and I am appreciative. ending quest to constantly improve Getting up early on a Saturday on things that are already great morning at Roger’s insistence is the spotlight that now projects to travel down the mountain to light onto our stone sign at the meet someone at the school for intersection for the world to see as a surprise, was yet another act of they enter Birch River. Roger Stump kindness that I don’t think I ever provided the “know-how” and labor, publicly acknowledged. There, the Fire Department provided us parked in front of the school was the corner of their property for the John Forga and his wife. As we sign, and the Ruritan Club agreed got out of the car, they unveiled a to maintain and pay the monthly granite stone etched with a tribute electric fee for the light. These commemorating our becoming people are all shining examples of a School of Excellence. I was a sense of community and we can speechless. Although, John had been only hope that our young children responsible for many of the school will pick up the torch and carry this improvements at the time, a gift of compassion into future generations. this nature was above and beyond, Comforting a young child as I This class is singing the Anti-Bullying song after completing their lesson and still, two years later, it is one of greeted her one morning because with Counselor, Esther Dorsey, on Bullying Prevention. my most precious memories. Walking into my offi ce one morning to fi nd a long, hand-written W edding Minister thank you card wrapped around Non-denominational – Open Minded a gigantic sticker laying in the Marriage and Divorce Counseling center of my desk, thanking me Church available for “having such excitement for wvweddin g s.or g this school and the children” was a 304-872-6027 Dermatology Outreach LLC Kristi Lafferty, M.S.N.,CRNP Treatment of acne, moles, skin cancer, warts and other disorders of the skin, hair and nails Now seeing patients at 315 Fairview Heights Road Summersville, WV 26651 For Appointments Please Call Jenny Coffman and Amanda Lawson are planning their attack on the 1-877-482-3376 (DERM) landscaping gone wild. The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 9A GIRL SCOUTS CHRISTMAS SING TO SENIORS Hometown PROGRAM The local Girl REGARDLESS Scouts, Daisies, Heartbeat OF THE Brownies and Juniors, WEATHER escaped from Panther Retha Hinton It was a cold PO Box 87, Leivasy, WV Creek Elementary 26676 night when the for awhile at noon on 846-4329 Elizabeth Chapel Dec. 17 to go sing to [email protected] United Methodist the Senior Citizens Church had their at the Center behind Christmas program, the school. They sang and there was not “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolf” and “We a big audience, but the ones who Wish You a Merry Christmas.” did attend shared a wondrous The girls presented the seniors with time. The choir was joyful; the a Christmas card they made and candlelight was soft, and the goodies in bags that they decorated. message was Jesus. They also sang to the School Pastor Clyde Gum always says Bethany and Hannah Hinton sing Secretary Scarlett Seabolt and gave a prayer or two and the audience a song, “C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S,” her a bag of goodies. They also left joins in with a carol or two, at their Christmas program at one for the Principal since she was including “Silent Night” when all the Elizabeth Chapel Methodist absent at that time. enter into a circle with a lit candle Church while Mama Teresa Accompanying the girls on their at the end of the night. It’s my Hinton helps. venture were parent helpers, Cherri favorite part each year. Morris, Teresa Hinton, Melissa and sent to James O’Dell (Ramona) Richard O’Dell and leader Erica BIRTHDAYS AND of Leivasy on December 4, Joyce Groves. ANNIVERSARIES Jones and Betty Losch on January Happy birthday greetings are 5, Ann Young, Jim Harmon and Travis O’Dell on January 6. James and Ramona O’Dell celebrated their wedding anniversary on December 23. Happy Anniversary! Happy 11th birthday to my grandson, Jordan Crouser, in Marietta, Ohio, on January 5. A belated birthday wish goes to Mamie White on December 30. Belinda and Mitch Brown and Debra and Kevin Kyle celebrated The Girl Scouts sing to the Seniors! their wedding anniversaries on December 23. Congratulations!

The O’Dell twins, Lillian and Allison, sit on Joan Moore’s lap with baby Kyndall Moore and Lorna Moore More names added to the Christmas Memory Tree in the back. The Richwood First Methodist Deitz, Marg and Jim Little, Virgil longed to be back in Richwood. Church Women’s Memory Tree has and Betty Lane, Bessie and Millard She is now back home in the place many white bulbs that serve as a Hinkle, Ruth Hinkle Brunner, she loved so dearly. expectations of the creation or rebellion. As soon as the curse fell, memorial at Christmas. Additional Marion McFadden, and the Rev. A few more names for the creature?” Everything in nature, God came up with a remedy. God deceased being remembered are as Richard Hill. Memory Tree included Paul Hill, the mountains, the rivers, the came up with the promise that said follows: The RHS Class of 1966 husband; and Iris Golden, daughter, rocks, the birds, the animals, “And I will put enmity between In memory of Jayson D. Johnson remembers classmates Jeannie by Jewell Hill; and Erman, Joann, everything is waiting for the day thee and the woman and between from your friend, Jonathan. Pava Peck, Larry Van Schartiger, Bobby, and Lt. Johnnie Hammons, when the children of God will thy seed and her seed.” The following are remembered and Chester Simmons. Craigsville Firefi ghter, remembered be manifested, which means The seed of the woman is Jesus by Carolyn B. Wills: Jim and Mary Allen wrote the following by Jeannie Murphy. the time of the “blessed Hope.” Christ Himself. It wasn’t creation Minnie McKenzie, “Mug” about her parents: Please place This tree is annually sponsored The “Blessed Hope” is the time that sinned, but rather Adam, but McKenzie Wills, Ardela bulbs on the Memory Tree in by the Women of Richwood First appointed in the future when they came under the results of it. (McKenzie) and Harry Spencer, memory of my mother and father, United Methodist Church. Lights Christians will be resurrected Did you pick up on what Paul Jody (McKenzie) and Wetzel Fred and Opal Bumgarner. My dad burned throughout the holiday A Christ-Centered Message from the grave and taken to said here? Paul didn’t say that Snyder, “Jiggs” and “Cookie” passed away in 1959 and my mom season of 2012, honoring many BY VIC HUGHART heaven in their new glorifi ed this glory would be revealed McKenzie, “Eckie” (McKenzie) recently in October, 2012. Mom now deceased. All who participated bodies (1 Thes. 4:13-18). (1 “to us” but rather “in us.” This and Ed Coleman, Jimmy had lived with me in Ohio for the are thanked by the ladies of First Friends, we will continue with Cor. 15: 12-14). “Now if Christ means that the glory of God that McKenzie, Prudence and Lawrence last six years but she loved and United Methodist. Rom. 8:18-20. “For I reckon that be preached that he rose from Christians dream of receiving in the sufferings of this present time the dead, how say some among eternity is already “in us” here are not worthy to be compared with you that there is no resurrection on earth. The Christian’s spirit is We had taken our fi rstborn son crying and feeling powerless and the glory which shall be revealed of the dead? But if there be no already complete. We don’t need Blessings in there to be tested. He was nearing unsure of what to do next. After a in us. For the earnest expectations resurrection of the dead, then is more faith, more power, or more 3 years old and hadn’t started while, the clouds parted and the sun of the creature waiteth for the Christ not risen: And if Christ be anointing. We simply need to use Disguise talking yet. He also had displayed began to shine again. We looked manifestation of the sons of God. not risen, then is our preaching more of what we have already behaviors that were normal. back at our son in his car seat and For the creature was made subject vain, and your faith is also vain.” received. Many Christians will be By Joseph J. Mazzella After a long wait and longer he smiled happily at us. We knew to vanity, not willing, but by reason How were “the creature made shocked when they get to heaven The rain poured down on the car tests, the doctor told us that there then that we had to go on no matter of him who hath subjected the subject to vanity?” The moment and realize that all the things they stopped by the side of the road. I was defi nitely something wrong what the road ahead of us may same in hope.” Adam sinned, the curse fell. prayed for were inside them from had made my wife pull over for a although he couldn’t say what it hold. When Paul says, “The suffering Everything came under the effects the time they believed. few minutes earlier when her tears was. He recommended more tests. Our boy was later diagnosed with of this present time,” he knew what of this curse. It’s the curse that had made it impossible for her to We drove away in silence. I could Autism and mental retardation. it was to suffer. Read II Cor. 11: caused the desert area on earth to Vic Hughart drive. My own heart ached with see the hurt in my wife’s eyes as He was 5 years old before he 24-27 and you will see what he be dried up. That’s not the way God PO Box 56 pain and my eyes were wet with she tried to hold back the coming fi nally began to speak in sentences. went through in order to present the created it, and all the other things Summersville, WV 26651 tears too. It was the worst moment tears. All she had wanted was a Although he learned to talk and Gospel of Grace. that have made the planet what it 304-872-4831 of our lives. I held her in my arms “normal” little boy. Finally, as the read, we still knew that he would What does Paul mean by “earnest is today are the result of Adam’s [email protected] for a long time while the Heavens rain began to fall outside the car, have to be looked after for the seemed to cry with us. our tears began to fall inside it. rest of his life. As the years went We had just come from a We sat there for the longest time by though, I realized that my boy specialist offi ce in a big hospital. was not only “special” mentally, Church Events but also “special” spiritually. Even with all the limitations and Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 non-perishable food item that will The Pomeroys from Richwood, The frustrations his handicap gave The 8th Annual New Year be donated to The Salvation Army Deal Brothers from Craigsville, him, he still managed to give his Community Benefi t Gospel food pantry in Summersville. Also, and The Faith Harmony Boys from kindness, love and enthusiasm to Sing will be held on Saturday, a love offering will be received Charleston. The 8th Annual New everyone around. He remembered Jan 5, 2013 at 6 p. m. in the and donated to the Richwood Year Community Benefi t Gospel people he met and called them by Summersville Baptist Church, Ministerial and Summersville Sing will be an opportunity for you name. He gave out hugs as easily Main Street, Summersville. Ministerial Associations community to help those in our community as the rest of us gave out hi’s. Although admission is free, we need funds. Singing God’s praises who may have a need. Presented He went through his days with a are asking you to help make a will be Dana Thomas and Jennifer by R.E.A.C.H. BY F.A.I.T.H. ready smile and a simple joy that difference in our community Gatewood from Summersville, MINISTRIES. were contagious. He gave up the that evening. Please bring a Hands of Worship from Canvas, role of eldest child to his younger “normal” sister, but still helped to look after his younger brother Don’t get stuck in the snow this winter! who had been born with an even more severe form of autism. He Call became more than just my son. He became my friend. He became Muddlety Trading Company my helper. He became my teacher ® in how to live and in how to give. today to get your Hiniker He became my inspiration on how snow plow and accessories. to love and be happy in that love. He and his brother both became — Financing available — beautiful blessings in disguise. As I look back on the years my 304-872-5588 boys and I have spent together and look forward to the time that lie ahead of us, I once again thank God for giving them to me. My fi rstborn son and his younger brother have both done what every one of us longs to do: they have made this world a better and more beautiful place just by being in it. They have touched countless hearts with their love, laughter, and joy and they will undoubtedly touch countless more. Many people look upon the mentally handicapped as something less than human. I now see them as something more. They have inside of them a deeper love, joy and connection to God than the rest of us. And while we take care of them, we should also take the time to learn from them as well. They truly are all blessings in disguise and while they sometimes bring us tears of sadness, they more often bring us tears of joy. 10A — Thursday, January 3, 2013 Webster County News By Elizabeth Tracy The Nicholas Chronicle New Year Ends A Family Tradition At Courthouse

Now, for the fi rst time in 72 “It was defi nitely different” Ann Hamrick. Mrs. Lynch began on the board of directors of both had a very effi cient staff working years, there isn’t a Lynch working from living in a private residence, her courthouse career as a deputy associations. alongside him. at the courthouse. Lynch recalled. “It was very circuit clerk, in February 1975. She Lynch also served on the ten- “We can’t be successful without a Del. Lynch served as the exciting” for the youngster, to be later transferred to the probation member WV Property Valuation and good staff,” he noted. assessor for 28 consecutive years, right there, watching the police offi ce, and retired in November Training Procedures Commission. Family, friends, and colleagues taking offi ce for his fi rst term in offi cers bringing the prisoners 2007. Mrs. Hamrick began working The commission oversees the work gathered at the courthouse on January 1985. The family tradition in. Sometimes, Lynch would in the Sheriff’s Dept. in September of all county assessors and the State Dec. 27 for a farewell reception in he carried on began with his accompany his grandfather up to the 1975, and retired in 1998. Tax. Dept. Lynch’s honor. A representative of grandfather, Jack Lynch, who was top fl oor of the courthouse and talk Del. Lynch begins his fi rst term Locally, Del. Lynch has been the governor’s offi ce attended and sworn in as a deputy sheriff and to the prisoners, some of whom he as a state legislator with a long active with the county Democratic presented Lynch with a Certifi cate jailer on Dec. 31, 1940. knew. resume of accomplishments as Executive Committee, which he has of Appreciation and a letter from At that time, there was both a During the time that Del. Lynch’s county assessor. When he took the chaired for approximately the last Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. county jail at the courthouse and grandfather was working and offi ce the books were typed on eight years. “Your experience, wisdom, also living quarters set up for the living at the courthouse, his father, typewriters. During his fi rst year, As a freshman delegate, one area and friendliness have made you jailer. It was the duty of the jailer Clarence Lynch, started working the assessor’s offi ce converted to Lynch wants to focus on is helping an exceptional employee and a to feed the prisoners three meals a there as the custodian. He began using computers and from that, volunteer fi re departments. valuable asset to the citizens of day. Dep. Jack Lynch and his wife in the position in November, 1954, Webster County became one of “They’re one of the most valuable Webster County,” Gov. Tomblin resided at the courthouse, and and retired in 1986. His dad’s three test counties in the state to assets that we have,” he remarked. wrote. “Furthermore, your loyalty when Mrs. Lynch passed away, job provided the young Lynch transfer from the mainframe system He also is committed to and sense of duty set a tremendous Del. Dana L. Lynch Del. Lynch and his family moved with another type of courthouse to a personal computer supporting the education system, example for all of us.” into the courthouse quarters with experience, and as a boy, he environment. Lynch was a member libraries, and Senior Citizens’ After having worked at the his grandfather. His mother then used to help his father fi re up the of the committee that established organizations. county courthouse for so long, and Former Webster County assessor cooked the meals for the prisoners, courthouse furnace, sweep and the personal computer system in “I’m excited about becoming a even having lived in it, Del. Lynch Dana L. Lynch of Webster Springs Lynch explained. That was 1958 clean the building, and shovel snow. assessor’s offi ces statewide. legislator,” Del. Lynch said, adding takes on his new job with a unique is beginning a new career in public and Del. Lynch was nine years “I know every crook and cranny Lynch has served on every that he nonetheless will miss “the perspective on his old one. service in 2013 as a member of the old. He and his family continued in this building, including the attic,” committee of the Association of offi ce I’m accustomed to coming to ‘It’s sad after so many years to House of Delegates, leaving behind living at the courthouse until his said Del. Lynch. West Virginia Assessors, and in everyday.” be leaving the Webster County the county courthouse that has been grandfather retired in January 1961. The family tradition also every offi ce. He has served as Del. Lynch commented that courthouse,” he commented. “But a literal “home, sweet home” to It was a novel experience for the extended to Del. Lynch’s wife, president of the WV Association of he’d been fortunate during his I look forward to serving the people him, and breaking a decades-old young boy. Charolette, and his sister, Ruth County Offi cials. He also served long tenure as assessor to have in another capacity.” family tradition. Local Attorney Strikes Out In New Direction In New Year

The new year is a new beginning a philanthropist with the money he County since 1980. She worked is a lifetime appointment. for respected Webster Springs made, including donating millions with attorney Montie VanNostrand Although Morton was sad to say attorney Joyce Morton, who of dollars to build the new football since 1990, and became a good-bye to all the people with assumed the position of general stadium at WVU, which bears partner with her in the law fi rm. whom she’d worked for so many counsel for the Milan Puskar his name. The late Puskar left VanNostrand is still continuing with years, she was excited about the Revocable Trust in Morgantown the majority of his wealth to the her local law practice. new position. effective Jan. 1. charitable foundation that the Milan In addition to her work as an “This is an opportunity to be a Morton has done legal work for Puskar Revocable Trust is destined attorney, Morton served two terms part of something noble,” Morton the Trust since 2011 when Puskar to become. Puskar’s daughter and on the State Bar Disciplinary Board, commented. It was not an easy died, but she is now the offi cial grandson, Johanna Puskar and Kyle one term of which she served as decision to make the change, she legal counsel. Pratt, are the trustees of the current vice-chairman. She is currently on said, but given the prospect of all Puskar founded Mylan Trust and will serve as the directors the State Bar’s board of governors. the good that will be done by the Pharmaceuticals and built it into a of the foundation. Morton was also inducted into the Trust/foundation, she had reasoned, Fortune 500 company. He became Morton practiced law in Webster WV Foundation of Fellows, which “how can I not?” Joyce Morton (left) with former partner Montie VanNostrand.

Nu Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met Nu Chaper Has December Meeting Cherry River Elementary News December 6 at the Ranch House in Craigsville. Hostesses for the Cherry River Elementary glitter glue, markers, paint and at www.labelsforeducation.com. meeting were Betty McMillion, recently received many new paintbrushes. The students are very Anyone who would like to help Charlotte McClung, Lydia Young, products from the Labels for excited about the new additions. by saving labels can send them to Maria Dooley, and Peggy Crowe. Education program sponsored These were available because Cherry River Elementary. If this A Spiritual Refl ection was given by Campbell’s. The students of the submissions made to the isn’t convenient, there is a box at by Lauren Jarroll followed by received steps to use as an exercise program. Many in the community Richwood Foodland and Richwood the blessing by Ressie Thomas. station in gym class. They also have helped save the UPC’s from Public Library collecting them for After dinner, President Lisa Arthur got cooperative skis. These use 2 the Campbell’s labels. Many of the school also. conducted the business meeting children who have to work together the Campbell’s soups have UPCs CRE would like to thank all and reports were given by several to walk on skis. They got paddles worth either 1 or 5 points. Many of those parents and community committees. A Strategic Action to use on their scooters. They also other products have now joined members who have helped us so Plan for Nu Chapter was discussed got some art supplies for the CATS the program. For a list of eligible far! and approved; it was voted upon lab. They received 12 scissors, products, you can visit the Web site and approved that a portion of the Christmas donations from the members be designated for an international project, Schools for Africa; members were reminded of future meetings and other events. The program presented by Ann Blackshire involved group participation and was greatly enjoyed; a gift exchange followed. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes Left to Right: Hostess committee members: Betty McMillion, professional and personal growth of Charlotte McClung, Maria Dooley. Cherry River Elementary women educators and excellence in recently received many new education. products from the Labels for Education program including Red Cross: Winter lasts for several days. Some winter by strong winds, icing, sleet, and art supplies for the CATS lab. storms are large enough to affect freezing rain. Winter storms can be several states, while others affect deceiving and can cause dangerous Storms; Be Prepared only a single community. problems including frostbite, Even small amounts of hypothermia, and carbon monoxide The students received steps to Winter storms can be beautiful snow and ice can cause severe poisoning. This is West Virginia use as an exercise station in gym and deadly. Winter storms can problems. Many winter storms and winter storms do happen. Are class. range from a moderate snow over are accompanied by dangerously you ready for a winter storm? a few hours to a blizzard with low temperatures and sometimes Here’s what you can do to blinding, wind-driven snow that prepare for such an emergency: Prepare a Winter Storm Plan. Put together a disaster supplies kit for your home and a separate FIREWOOD FOR SALE one for your vehicle. Winterize your vehicle. Listen to local radio and TV PICKUP TO TRACTOR TRAILER stations for storm updates. Know the difference between LOADS AVAILABLE a winter storm watch or warning and how to respond. Be alert to changes in weather 304-872-5588 conditions. Avoid unnecessary travel. If you get stuck in your vehicle know what to do to keep safe. Hinkle Family Dentistry Be extremely careful in snow removal after the storm. It’s important to prepare for Eric D. Hinkle, DDS Tonya R. Hinkle, DDS Derrick Hinkle, DDS possible disasters including winter storms. This winter—be prepared, 304•742•6400 safe, and Red Cross Ready. • Preventative • Restorative The American Red Cross is a • Root Canals charitable organization — not • Crown & Bridge a government agency — and • Cosmetic Dentistry depends on volunteers and the • Nitrous Oxide generosity of the American public •Teeth Whitening to perform its mission. If you • Children’s Dentistry would like more information, to donate, or to volunteer contact 16100 Webster Road the American Red Cross Fayette Craigsville, WV Nicholas Chapter at 304-469-4636 Accepting New Patients! Delta Dental Provider or www.redcross.org. The Nicholas Chronicle Nicholas Newsmakers Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 11A The Trenbath daughters, Susan and Kim, held a surprise Father’s Day party for their father on June 16 at Smokey’s on the Gorge.

George Neilan and Dr. Richard Tranbath Dr. and Mrs. Halberto Cruz flank Kim Trenbath. From left, Glen and Pam Tyree with Paula Thomas and Dr. Colin Rose.

The Nicholas County Historical & Geneological Society met at the The NCH&GS met at Ann and Bob Campbell’s home on July 15 Attending a pre-Potato Festival reception at Brown Oaks, were Hamilton House on June 17. From left, George Neilan, Tom King, for their annual picnic. Front, from left, Linda Hayes, Wilma Rich- Gary and Susan Withee and Linda and Greg Sproles. Karen Dotson, Beaulah Summers, Ethel Oliver, Bert Grose, Ken ardson, Second row, from left, Ann Campbell, Debbie Vickers, Summers and seated, Marti Mycoff. Third row, from left, Bob Campbell, Jerry Dotson, Ann Dotson, Allen Vickers, Judy Ball and Fred Ball.

Summersville Rotary held their summer picnic at Brown Oaks on the evening of June 19.

From left, Ken Altizer, Rodney Le- Rose, Marianne Taylor and Mayor Robert Shafer

Sherry and Guy Hensley. On September 6, the feat of lifting a weighty Hawks Nest monument to set upon a base, depended on these city water company workers and stone masons. From left, kneeling, James Corbitt and standing behind him are Mike Lucas and Jeremy Nicholas. At right, Wes Sheridan, owner of Natural Stone Sign Company and far right is stone mason Jerry Hedrick.

Linda and Tom Curry

Wes Sheridan receives a check from New River Community and Technical College, delivered by instructor Jim Blair. The memorial was dedicated to the Hawks Nest Tunnel workers who died of acute silicosis in the early 1930s.

From left, Mary Whitely, Susie Whitely and Debbie Kencill

Fred and Barbara Reed

After the Hawks Nest cer- emony, some participants and friends gathered at Maloney’s. From left, Ken Altizer, State Senator Clark Barnes, US Con- gressman Nick Rahall, Aaron Maloney, owner of Maloney’s, Gary Jarrell, Delbert Copen- haver, Mary Lou Jarrell and Rev. From left is Mike Mullens, Dave Ron English. Henderson and Donna Mazzei 12A — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle January 3, 2013

RHS girls win Meadow Bridge tournament By Pat Hanna The Nicholas Chronicle The Richwood High School girls basketball team won the Wild- cat Invitational holiday tourna- ment last Friday night at Meadow Bridge. And in doing so, the Lady Jacks pushed their record to 4-3 with their fourth straight victory. Breanna Mazzella scored 19 points and Hannah Brown add- ed 13 as Richwood defeated host Meadow Bridge 44-42 in the tour- nament championship game. The two teams were tied 25-25 at halftime before the Lady Jacks outscored the Lady Wildcats 9-8 in the third quarter and 10-9 in the fi - nal period for the two-point win. Sarah Fleshman led Meadow photo by Jonathan Jones Bridge with 17 points while Al- lison Gilkerson added 12. It was the Lady Wildcats’ fi rst loss in six NCHS’ Jared Tharp gets a wide-open layup on a fast break during the Grizzlies’ game starts. against River View. Richwood moved into the cham- pionship game with a 48-14 victo- ry over Liberty Raleigh last Thurs- day night in the opening round. Grizzlies top River View Brown led the Lady Jacks with 16 points. Mazzella was right be- hind with 15. Richwood held Lib- erty scoreless in the fi rst quarter for second victory and was on top 20-6 at halftime. The Nicholas County High School quarter and the Raiders were able to ed Preast 2 apiece. The Lady Jacks return to action Grizzly boys’ basketball team got trim the lead to 6 points at one point, Tharp connected on three 3-point- Thursday night at home against back on the winning track and evened but NCHS went on to an 18-14 advan- ers and Bragg had one trey. Pocahontas County. They’ll travel their record at 2-2 with a 77-53 victo- tage to build a double-digit lead of 56- Peyatt had 10 rebounds and Mc- to Tug Valley on Saturday. ry over the winless River View Raid- 43 with one quarter remaining. Clung 9. Tharp had 4 steals. Ray ers on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 27, at Nicholas County took control in had 5 assists and McClung and Hill Richwood (44) the Grizzly Den. the fourth quarter with strong play 4 each. McClung blocked 2 shots. Hannah Brown 4 3-5 13, Brean- A big fourth quarter by the Grizzlies on both ends of the fl oor and fi nished NCHS was 15 of 24 from the free na Mazzella 9 1-6 19, Jamie Bailey enabled them to pull away to the vic- with a 21-10 run to pull away to the throw line. 1 3-4 5, Hannah Metheney 2 0-2 4, photo by Lundy Bailey II Demmi Smallwood 1 0-0 2, Han- tory. 24-point win. For River View, Jimmy Baker RHS guard Hannah Brown drives the ball down the fl oor The Grizzlies took an early lead, NCHS boasted four players in dou- was the high scorer with 14 points. nah Green 0 1-2 1. Totals 17 8-19 which was 14-9 at the end of the fi rst ble fi gures led by Jared Tharp with 19 Taylor DeHaven and Tyree Baker 44. past the Liberty defense during the Lady Jacks’ fi rst round quarter, and they maintained it the rest points. Eric Peyatt tossed in 15 points, each had 11 points. tournament victory. of the way. Zach Tolley 12 and Cody McClung NCHS will play at Richwood on Meadow Bridge (42) Both teams got hot in the second 10. Friday, Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and play Chandra Harrah 3 1-1 7, Allison quarter, but the Grizzlies managed to Rounding out the scoring were at Summers County on Wednesday, Gilkerson 5 2-3 12, Sarah Flesh- Liberty (14) Demmi Smallwood 0 1-2 1, Madison have the upper hand at 24-20 to build Zach McCourt with 6 points, Mikey Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. man 5 7-10 17, Caitlyn White 2 0-1 Shayla Stephens 0 0-1 0, Katie Mc- Campbell 0 1-2 1, Danielle Amick 1 the lead to 38-29. Bragg and Austin Hill 4 each, Nathan- RVHS 9 20 14 10 - 53 4, Courtney Mullins 1 0-0 2. Totals Ginnis 0 0-1 0, Jamie Wood 1 0-1 2, 0-0 2. Totals 21 4-13 48. The scoring pace slowed in the third iel Barker 3 and Andrew Ray and Jar- NCHS 14 24 18 21 - 77 16 10-15 42. Stacey Williams 1 0-0 2, Katana Bry- ant 1 2-4 4, Jasmine Law 2 2-4 6. LRHS 0 6 4 4 – 14 RHS 12 13 9 10 – 44 RHS 9 11 7 21 – 48 MBHS 9 16 8 9 – 42 Richwood (48) Hannah Brown 7 0-1 16, Brean- Three-point goals: Richwood, Three-point goals: Richwood, na Mazzella 7 1-4 15, Jamie Bailey Brown 2. Brown 2. 2 1-4 5, Hannah Metheney 4 0-0 8, 36 teams set to compete in Russ Ward wrestling big wrestling tournament 12 Grizzly tourney canceled The Russ Ward Christmas Tournament, scheduled for Dec. 22 at Rich- By Pat Hanna tral, Keyser, Calhoun, Bluefi eld, ined. The fi rst year, I was trying football wood High School, was canceled because of inclement weather. The Nicholas Chronicle Richwood and Midland Trail. Pool to run the tournament and tak- RHS head wrestling coach Lee Parlier says he won’t be able to re- The average fan can tell just by B has Clay, Braxton County, Rich- ing up (admission) money and players schedule the tournament because there are no common available dates looking at the number of teams en- lands (Va.), Shady Spring, Nicholas working the concession stand at among the schools that were set to participate. tered that the West Virginia Army County and Tazewell (Va.). the same time. I would announce, receive All- “It was pretty much an all or nothing thing,” he said. National Guard Duals Wrestling The Pool C teams are Grundy, ‘Herbert Hoover vs. Chippewa The RHS wrestlers competed in the Webster County Hardwood Duals Tournament is a big event. Greenbrier West, Morgantown, (Ohio) on Mat 2,’ while I was fi x- Conference on Dec. 14-15. Two Lumberjack grapplers, Logan Brown at 145 pounds But how big is it? Lincoln, Fayetteville and Webster ing hot dogs. and Austin Stewart at 160, placed second in the bracketed portion of the “I took a look at last year’s state County. In Pool D are Indepen- “But I’m a Nicholas County honors tournament with 2-1 records. tournament,” said Lee Parlier, the dence, Lewis County, Lakeside native and I’m happy to do some- In the duals portion, Richwood went 2-3, defeating Princeton 30-12 The Nicholas County High head wrestling coach at Richwood (Ohio), Oak Hill, Philip Barbour thing all the schools in the county and Midland Trail 33-30, and falling to Bluefi eld 39-24, Poca 30-18 and School Grizzly football team High School and the director of the and Princeton. can get something out of. Rich- the Clay County JV team 30-27. National Guard tourney. “There Six teams will advance to Satur- wood, for instance, will get to fared quite well in their fi rst sea- were 880 matches total. For this day’s championship pool – the four wrestle a team that got sixth in son back as a member of the tournament, there are 2,820 match- pool winners and two of the four Kentucky last year in addition to Coalfi eld Conference after drop- es. We’re wrestling over 2,000 pool runners-up based on tiebreak- a top 10 West Virginia team (Cal- ping from Class AAA to Class matches more than the state tourna- er criteria, the fi rst being winning houn), as well as Keyser. AA this season. ment, and we’re doing it over two percentage and the second total “In one day, every West Virgin- The Grizzlies landed 12 play- days. The state tournament is three points scored in their Friday pool ia team will wrestle at least one ers on the Class AA All-Coal- days. matches. out-of-state team. That’s pretty fi eld Conference football team Lady Grizzly junior “That’s pretty amazing.” The remaining 18 teams will go cool.” based on their fi ne play this past The sixth annual National Guard into second-, third- and fourth- Parlier now has ample support season. varsity wins twice event is set for Friday and Saturday, place team pools. Each wrestler in at the ticket table and concession Nicholas County wasn’t eli- Jan. 4-5, at the Summersville Arena the tournament will compete in 10 stands, and coaches and wrestlers gible to compete for the Class The Nicholas County High The Lady Grizzlies got untracked and Conference Center. Wrestling matches over two days. from both ends of the county will AA East title due to not having School Lady Grizzly junior varsity in the third quarter and fought back on seven mats will start at noon Twelve middle school teams will gather Thursday afternoon to put played enough games as the re- basketball team went 1-1 in games with a 14-5 to cut the lead to single Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday, with also participate in the event. Pool the fi nal touches on preparations. sult of the season fi nale against played the week of Dec. 10 to ex- digits at 29-23. weigh-ins set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. 1 on Friday has Johnson Central, Parlier said he would likely be at Richwood being canceled be- tend their record to 3-2 on the sea- The fourth quarter was a near-re- Friday and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Summersville, Buckhannon, Brax- the arena from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. cause of the inclement weather son. play of the fi rst quarter with Westside Once again, Parlier has lined up ton County, Eastern Greenbrier and Thursday to make sure every- of Superstorm Sandy. NCHS lost 42-31 to Westside on having the upper hand at 13-8 to pull a strong fi eld, led by three-time Grundy B. Pool 2 on Saturday has thing is ready to go. Named to the Class AA East Wednesday evening, Dec. 12, and away to the 11-point victory. defending tournament champion Western Greenbrier, Collins, Lum- Sleep Inn and Baymont Inn of First Team offense were junior crushed Oak Hill 49-2 at Oak Hill Sophie Kiser and Brooklyn Loss Johnson Central of Paintsville, Ky., berport, South Morgantown, Grun- Summersville are offering special quarterback Tyler Sagraves and on Friday evening, Dec. 14. topped NCHS in scoring with 9 which fi nished sixth in the Ken- dy A and Calhoun. rates for out-of-town teams and and senior wide receiver Dustyn points each. Amanda King tallied 6 tucky state high school wrestling Parlier says organizing such a families. Pizza Hut and Shoney’s Murphy. Westside 42 points and Shelby Groves 4. Chris- tournament last year and is cur- tournament “is a big effort.” of Summersville will have dis- Sagraves completed 76 of 184 Nicholas County 31 ty Hamilton contributed 2 points and rently ranked 10th in the Bluegrass “You try to get the top teams counts for wrestlers, coaches and passes for 1,023 yards. He threw A lackluster fi rst half proved to Dezarae Schartiger 1. State by kentuckywrestling.com. around. Last year, a couple of their families. 10 touchdown passes and 4 in- be the downfall for the Lady Griz- Kiser had a three-pointer. Also in this year’s fi eld are 2012 teams didn’t show up and that cre- “The city is starting to back terceptions. Sagraves gained 457 zlies in their double-digit loss to NCHS was 8 of 17 from the free Virginia Group A state champi- ated a couple of B teams of extra us,” Parlier said. “The businesses yards rushing on 129 attempts the Lady Renegades. throw line. on Grundy and four West Virginia wrestlers. This year, we substituted there are getting benefi ts out of and scored 9 touchdowns. NCHS fell behind early includ- WHS 13 11 5 13 - 42 teams that are ranked among the those two B teams with Grundy and the tournament.” Murphy had 13 receptions for ing 13-7 at the end of the fi rst quar- NCHS 7 2 14 8 - 31 Class AA/A top 10 – No. 2 Clay, Clay. Woodrow Wilson dropped Admission is $5 per day. 135 yards with 1 touchdown. ter and were forced to play catch No. 4 Greenbrier West, No. 5 Inde- out and Lewis County jumped in. “And you have $1 hot dogs Chosen First Team East De- up the rest of the way. Nicholas County 49 pendence and No. 8 Calhoun. “When you think you have every- and $1 pops,” Parlier said. “For fense were junior linebacker Nicholas County went cold in Oak Hill 2 The 24 high school teams entered thing ready, a team drops out and $5, you get to watch a full day of Austin Hill and sophomore line- the second quarter and could mus- Strong defense from start to fi nish in the tournament have been placed you have to re-do it. There’s a lot of wrestling in a beautiful facility, backer Wil Mayes. ter only two points while the vis- lifted the Lady Grizzlies to the lop- into four six-team pools for the fi rst stuff you do behind the scenes that and for another $5, you can fi ll itors stayed consistent and hit for day of matches. nobody sees. your belly. double fi gures again with 11 points Pool A consists of Johnson Cen- “It’s more work than I ever imag- “You can’t beat that.” Turn to HONORS on 5-B to make it 24-9 at halftime. Turn to JV on 5-B 2B — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle

Real Estate Limited provides 5 Agents and over 100 Years of Combined Licensed Experience! “PROVIDING THE BEST PERSONAL SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE NICHOLAS COUNTY AREA” 619 Church Street, Summersville, WV • 304-872-6789 • John Engle, Broker

BEAUTIFUL FEATURED OFFICE BUILDING WITH FLEXIBLE AMAZING BRICK RANCH FLOORPLAN IN WITH OVER 5,500 SF SUMMERSVILLE Main level has 2,200 square feet with custom woodwork and 10’ ceilings. Large open-span room RUSTIC RANCHER CLOSE TOTOWN ideal for multiple You will love this completely remodeled home! This 1,254 EXCEPTIONAL INEVERY WAY! offices. Lower level with additional 2,200 square feet is work square foot home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and is perfect for a Wait till you see this one! Older home with lots of class, new fence, new area or conversion to living quarters. Includes attached shed small family! It sits on 1.77 acres of land that includes a vinyl siding, new roof and new heating system. Almost 3,000 square feet, garage. 1/3 acre, nicely landscaped. Efficient heating and spacious yard and a small pond. Located in Calvin, WV. over 2 acres of land, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, lots of hardwood floors, cooling. REDUCED to $299,000 #16483 Reduced to $95,500 REDUCED to $89,500. #15836 really neat barbeque on the back patio. $349,900 . #12519

2 STORY BEAUTY ON CHERRY STREET! In Richwood, near the Cherry River, trout fishing, hunting, all BEAUTIFUL BRICKRANCHER - REDUCED your outdoor ENDLESS POSSIBILITES Large home with room for everyone. Separate dining room, activities, 3 You could start your own business or work on your own family room and living room, over 2,000 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, level yard, gorgeous landscaping, vehicles, with the large garage with heat and a “lift”, also an bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage, plus covered back porch, large eat-in kitchen and a car port. $69,750 REDUCED to apartment for rental income if you would like. The main home hardwood floors throughout, central heat and air. Richwood. $59,900 #14907 is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, nice wrap around back and side $139,900 REDUCED to $119,000 #15854 porch, with a gold fish pond. $249,000 #15925

PLENTYOF ROOM! Large home in Richwood, with room for all the family, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful This sprawling brick ranch containing over 5,500 square feet wood floors in the comes with 3.3 private, fenced acres but is only 4 minutes from kitchen and living Summersville! Features include a separate full live-in guest room, lots of house, a 2,200 square foot great room with fieldstone fireplace storage in the and wet bar, a separate spa/exercise room with diagonal wood basement and THIS COULDBE THE PERFECT PLACE paneling and equipment, a 735 square foot master bedroom under the front porch, 2 lots plus 9/10ths of an acre for NEAR THE LAKE! With approximately 1,700 square feet, there is plenty of room for family with 3 walk-in closets, sunken tub and steam shower and a garden or play area, large country kitchen. $74,900 Come and see these 2 lots, convenient to Summersville and friends. This would be a nice home or a great camp. 3 bedrooms 50x24 in-ground pool... and the list goes on and on! REDUCED TO $69,000 #15668 Lake, Route 19 and Mt. Nebo Elementary School. Public and 2 baths. New owners have the option to lease approximately 81 $399,000 REDUCED to $349,000. water and electricity available. Only $24,900 #16313 acres behind property. $71,500 REDUCED to $59,900 #16450 ABEST BUY ON OURMARKET TODAY! #12423 See Homes & Properties LARRY TUCKER LENAPLYMALE MIKE MULLINS GENE SPARKS JOHN ENGLE AGENT AGENT AGENT AGENT BROKER www.4wvproperty.com 542-6702 (cell) 619-9652 (cell) 619-9977 (cell) 860-0615 (cell) 619-5678 (cell)

Near schools, shopping, city water. 742-8816. 1/3, 1/10 2tp 8900...claytonhomesofbuckhannon. Near Cranberry River, trout fi shing Nice rental unit for one or two MOBILE/ com 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 5tb Classifi ed Ads and national forest. $35,000. Phone people. Five-minute walk to New MANUFACTURED 304-846-6230. 1/3 1tp River Community College. Also, HOMES FOR SALE MOBILE HOME FOR apartment located on Broad Street, “$1 and a deed is all you need” SALE OR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT Summersville, with central heat “New government loan packages” HOUSE FOR SALE $45,000. 846-6915. 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, Mobile home for sale or rent: 3 bed- and air and furnished kitchen. No “Lay-A-Way Plans on all homes” 1/24 4tp 4 bedroom 2 bath with garage near pets please! One-year contract. House for sale in Nettie. 3 bed- “New homes starting as low as For sale in Nicholas County: three- Craigsville, $575 per mo with de- References and deposit required. rooms, 1 bath and 4 rooms on 1.28 $37,999” at CLAYTON HOMES More on 3-B bedroom house, excellent residence. posit and references. No pets. Call After 6:30 p.m. 872-3422. 8/16 TF CLASSIFIEDS acres. 1 storage building and 1 deck. OF BUCKHANNON 304-472-

304-872-2400 (office 304-872-2414 (fax) www.CastlesandCreeks.com 801 West Webster Road Suite 101 Summersville, WV 26651 Becky Fidler Amanda Williams Becky Keener Stacy Hoover Kathy Darrah Brandy Crawford Vicky Nutter Broker Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent 619-7879 651-5562 619-0909 517-0200 619-9053 619-3718 651-0729

CRAIGSVILLERANCHER

ON AKNOLL BRICK HOME AT GREEN ACRES Spacious tri-level with over 2,500 square feet of living space. Features Owner-built 3 bedroom home with maple hardwood floors, full 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and big family room with stone fireplace for family basement with garage, natural gas heat, all appliances, fruit trees, barn gatherings. Applianced oak kitchen with island. Master suite with walk- and fencing for livestock. Paved driveway and easy access. 2 acres. in closet and bath. Detached 2 car garage. Separate rental house with $111,000 REDUCEDTO $98,000 $350 income. Over 4 acres. Richwood. $139,000 Very nice brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and hardwood floors throughout with ceramic tile in the family room. Fireplace in living/ dining room. Large back deck great for those summer barbeques. Detached 2 car garage. $159,900 REDUCED to $129,900

OVERLOOKINGCHERRY RIVER LIVE ALITTLE COZY HOMEON ONE ACRE A great home for family gatherings or entertaining with several 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home with brick foundation, 3 decks, “living” rooms. Formal areas plus breakfast room adjacent to paved driveway, central heat & air. Flat land in nice community on kitchen. Master suite with private bath. Garage and storage Alderson Church Road. $129,000 REDUCED to $119,000 building on knoll in Irish Corner. $144,000 REDUCED to $139,000

Sprawling brick rancher with approximately 5000 square feet of living space. 3 bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, central heat and air. Great man cave downstairs. Attached 2 10 ACRES ON AKNOLL SMALL STREAM THROUGHPROPERTY car garage plus detached garage. Beautiful split ranch with fireplace and cathedral ceiling in a living Full 2nd kitchen for canning and room. Also second fireplace in family room, formal dining, 3 Hunt on your own property. Approximately 1,800 square feet custom indoor cellar. Well cared for bedrooms, 3 baths. Screened porch off kitchen and large open deck of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace and for scenic views. This property is well manicured. Craigsville area. gorgeous sunroom. Detached 2 stall garage. 47 acres. Birch home and would be ideal for family gatherings. $175,000 $175,000 REDUCED to $159,900 River. $159,000 Currently Accepting Listings. Serving Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, Braxton and Webster Counties. The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 3B

JOHN HARPER, BROKER, WV Certified Residential Real Joni Estate Appraiser #CR0159 Mazurek Joe Pratt Realtor (304) Associate Broker Dawn Moore Warren O’Dell 619-9313 872-4257 Home Realtor Realtor W.V. Certified 872-5000 619-5910 Cell 651-5865 Cell 619-0111 Cell Appraiser #CRO950 2002 WEBSTER ROAD, SUMMERSVILLE WV 26651

SALE SOLD PENDING LIST WITH US! AMUST SEE! COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - US RT. 19 UNIQUE LAKEAREA GETAWAY This home has the perfect country setting. With 3 bedrooms, 1 7.875 acres fronting U.S. Rt. 19 approximately 500 ft. GAULEYRIVER - CAMPING ANDFISHING These properties are rare. This home features three levels and has 1/2 baths, covered porch, 2 car garage, 3 outbuildings and Excellent access, good topography. Great exposure driving 6 acres bordering Gauley River (over 800 feet). Located in the middle breathtaking views from the second level. The cathedral ceilings and window many other amenities on 3.51 acres. You must see at $169,000 North and South. All major utilities available. Call for of good hunting and fishing. Private with excellent access. Older A- wall offer beautiful views of the lake. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Master bedroom REDUCED to $157,500 #12-396 additional information. $750,000 #1217 frame that could be restored. $49,900 REDUCED to $39,000 1190 and bath on the first level. Call today to see!! $164,900 . MLS# 12-608

OWNER WANTS OFFER! TARAESTATES BEAUTY NEW LISTING - RIGHTHOME, RIGHTPRICE Well maintained brick home featuring formal living and dining ONE YEARYOUNG! NEW LISTING - PRICEDBELOW THE OTHERS Nice Ranch style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in rooms, kitchen, breakfast nook and three bedrooms and bath Beautiful one-year-old home located in Canvas and situated This roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features approximately Summersville. Gas log fireplace, oversized living room and kitchen. on the first floor. In-ground pool, sun room, cozy family room on 4.506 acres. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,800 square feet with a covered front porch, great laying Super side entrance witl large utility room. Home comes with all with pellet stove and large bedroom and bath on the lower more. New large deck for enjoying the private surroundings. lot and is perfectly located in town – close to all the appliances. Move in ready and priced to sell at $119,000 #1253 level. . MLS 11-687 Priced to sell at $155,000. #12-647 conveniences. Hurry to see – $135,000 # 12-757

SOLD WITH US! NEW LISTING - CHARMINGCOTTAGE REDUCED! BRING ALL OFFERS! LIST NEW LISTING - WHITEWATER AND MOUNTAINVIEWS This is a GREAT buy! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is a Very nice home in move-in-ready condition. Electric forced REDUCED! BRIGHTMOUNTAIN Beautiful Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen, and living room, perfect starter home for the small family. Sits on a large air furnace with central air, oversized rear deck, covered Located just on the outskirts of town. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath newer deck, and two year old heating system, situated on 2.40 acres. Two plus perfect fenced lot with a two-car garage. Hurry, will not last front porch, three outbuildings, fireplace, close to Rt. 19. home is in great condition and is priced to sell at $84,500 carport with concrete floor. Property is Private with beautiful mountain views. Ten at $44,500 . #12-743 $137,000 REDUCED to $129,000 #12-502 REDUCED to $79,500. Hurry or you’ll miss it. MLS 12-418 minutes from Summersville and Summersville Lake. $124,900 #1255 OAKCREEK SUBDIVISION - WOODEDLOTS FOR SALE! 2 acres to 4.35 acres. Underground utilities - Double wide & modular welcome. Classifi eds, BUILDING FOR RENT Select now for spring construction 1,200 sq. ft. offi ce space. Paved park- 304-872-7473. 12/13 – 2/28 11tp wood lumber sawyer. Applicants Continued from 2-B season. Call Bright Enterprises, ing in front. 818 Arbuckle Road. Can must have a minimum of 5 years For rent: $600 month. Vacant build- Jamie Smith, at 872-3000, ext. 339. be combined to make 1 larger space. EMPLOYMENT experience and be familiar with ing used as grocery store for past 30 1/12 TF 872-2793 or 618-0736. 10/6 TF the operation and maintenance room, 2 bath, large kitchen, barn 2 years. Plus 7 acres attached. It is lo- Webster County Memorial Hospital of a circle mill and linear operat- out buildings, and pasture. 5.78 AC. cated 2.5 miles west of Summersville APARTMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS has an immediate opening for an op- ed carriage. Contact Scott Clonch Rent $550 deposit, $550 month. For dam. Call Wanetta Canaday at 304- RENT tional part-time CNA. No guarantee @ 304/632-1681 or 304/632- sale $65,900. Call 304-989-9957 or 872-1274. 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 4tp 3’ x 31’ ramp by Amramp Inc., steel, of work hours. Must have a current 2641. Resumes can be mailed to PO 330-421-4011. 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 One room eff. apt. w/ cooking fa- veteran approved, no rust. Only used CNA certifi cation, available to work BOX 283, Dixie, WV 25059. 12/27, 4tp LAND FOR SALE cilities/pantry/carpeted/ceramic tile 9 months. Price negotiable. 872- weekends and holidays as needed, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17 4tp bathroom/wood walls and ceilings/ 1344. 1/3 1tp complete procedures assigned by 2.36 acres Summersville, located Mechanic: want qualifi ed person to MOBILE HOME LOTS all ult. included, very nice. $635.00 Metal bath tub - $50. White com- RN/Charge nurse consistent with fa- behind Hecks, beside Save-a-Lot, do large and small repairs. 304-872- FOR RENT plus $300.00 deposit, 872-2696/ mode and sink - $30. Kitchen stain- cility policies and regulatory guide- 0716 or 304-872-8003. Matt Crosby. La Rose Plaza. Call or text 304-389- 304-613-9714. 1/3, 1/10 2tp lines and all other duties as assigned. Craigsville Stone Meadow Village less sink, faucet, cabinets and gar- 11/15 TF 4951. 11/8 – 1/10 10tp 4-bedroom with cooking stove Competitive wages and benefi ts pro- Singlewide and Doublewide bage disposal for $100. Items in Mt. Body shop tech: Will train if not ful- and refrigerator. $650 per month. vided. For more information, contact Spacious Lots for rent. 3 months free. Lookout area. Call 872-2388. Leave ly qualifi ed. Call 304-872-0716 or LOTS FOR SALE Includes utilities. Reference and de- Debbie Bragg, HR at 304-847-5682 $110. No large or outdoor pets. (304) message if no answer. 1/3, 1/10 2tnc 304-872-8003. Matt Crosby. 11/15 posit required. Call 304-742-3672. ext. 3331. 1/3, 1/10 2tb 346-5791. 11/1 – 4/26 26tp HOMESITES in the Summersville TF 1/3 1tp Webster County Memorial Hospital area at Bright Mountain Estates, PETS Real Estate Agent Position Available has an immediate opening for a part- Foxfi eld Farms, Woods at Townsend. – for licensed and experienced agent The Kennel at Deerfi eld Place, beau- time CNA. Schedule is Wednesday OFFICE SPACE FOR with Real Estate Limited. Inquiries tiful country setting. Large indoor/ nightshift 7P – 7A and Friday day- RENT are confi dential. Call John at 304- Behavior Support Specialist: To LPN: Seeking outdoor separate facilities. 24-hour shift 7A – 7P. Must have a current work with individuals with 872-6789. 8/30 TF motivated and dedicated 7 rooms (includes conference room music, heated (warm and cozy). CNA certifi cation, available to work developmental disabilities and waiting room), 1,300 sq. ft. Also, assessing behavior problems, LPNs to assist RN in Proof of immunization required. weekends and holidays as needed, developing effective providing oversight of complete procedures assigned by interventions, training staff and medication BEHIND ON LPN: Seeking RN/Charge nurse consistent with fa- Summers Village Apartments monitoring implementation of cility policies and regulatory guide- 98 Summers Village Drive, Summersville, WV 26651 interventions. Position is open in administration, and motivated and dedicated 1 Bedroom Un its from $0 - 591 the Summersville area. Must nursing services to YOUR HOUSE lines and all other duties as assigned. have BA/BS and 2 years LPNs to assist RN in Competitive wages and benefi ts pro- 2 Bedroom Units from $0 - 611 experience working with IDD individuals with PAYMENT? providing oversight of vided. For more information, contact HUD Vouchers Accepted individuals. Experience and disabilities. In medication Debbie Bragg, HR at 304-847-5682 Stove, Refrigerator and Laundry Room on Premises working knowledge of Summersville and We may be able to ext. 3331. 1/3, 1/10 2tb M-W-T-F 8:30 am–5:00 pm behavioral principles and administration, and surrounding areas. help save your credit Call (304) 872-6065 techniques preferred. Salary plus cash. nursing services to Clonch Industries, Inc. is in search negotiable based on experience. TDD: 800-564-0999 Email your resume to: individuals with of a qualifi ed, competent, hard- This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Reply to: BSS-Summersville, [email protected] . You 4834 MacCorkle Ave., South Call us today disabilities in the Provider and Employer Charleston, WV 25309 or email may also apply online at for no obligation Summersville area. résumé to [email protected] . www.paiswv.com . information: Email your resume to: “I Buy Homes, LLC” [email protected] . You SUMMERSVILLE PLACE may also apply online at SENIOR AND 304-872-4112 www.paiswv.com . HANDICAPPED HOUSING Also accepting applications on a limited basis from those qualifying between the ages of 50 and 62. Rental Assistance Available Under COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS The H.U.D. Section 8 Program EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Tenant Pays 30% of Adjusted Income Toward Rent I n anticipation of future hiring, Columbia Forest Products, Income Limit $16,800 Per Year a progressive hardwood plywood company located in 908 Main Street Summersville, W.Va. C raigsville, WV is accepting applications for entry-level For interview or further information, call: po sitions. 304-872-6481 Ple ase apply online at Columbia Forest Products External Job Board on the following link: www.columbiaforestproducts.com/employment.aspx . Nicholas Community Action Applicants may also apply at WORKFORCE WV via the Partnership, Inc. Job Postings External Job Board link. Nicholas Community Action Partnership, Inc. Head Start P rogram has an immediate opening for a full-time Bus Columbia Forest Products offers competitive wages and D river in the Panther Creek/Nettie area. Applicant must excellent benefit programs including medical, dental, have a high school diploma or GED. West Virginia CDL vision, prescription, short-term disability, 401K, wit h passenger and S endorsement preferred. If necessary Employee Stock ownership, etc. NCAP will assist applicant in obtaining required certifications and endorsements. Benefit package available. Ple ase submit resume or apply in person at the Nicholas Columbia Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Comm unity Action Partnership office located at 1205 Broad Emplo yer and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified St reet, Summersville, WV 26651. 872-1162. Closing date minorities, females and persons with disabilities are fo r applications is Tuesday, January 8, 2013. e ncouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer 4B — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 304-872-5065 304-872-5065 304-872-5065 S-3001-99 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- S-3005-98 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- S-3007-06 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- mately 3.5 miles Northwest of Drennen will be conducting blasting activities in accordance mately 2.7 miles Northwest of Gilboa will be conducting blasting activities in accordance mately 3.8 miles Northwest of Gilboa will be conducting blasting activities in accordance with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. Protection. Protection. Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- lic or the environment. lic or the environment. lic or the environment. Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- tions. tions. tions. 1/3 1t 1/3 1t 1/3 1t

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc. P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc, P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 304-872-5065 304-872-5065 304-872-5065 S-3007-02 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approximate- S-3009-07 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- S-3014-05 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- ly 4.65 miles Northwest of Drennen will be conducting blasting activities in accordance mately 1.8 miles Northwest of Gilboa will be conducting blasting activities in accordance mately 1.9 miles Northwest of Drennen will be conducting blasting activities in accordance with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. Protection. Protection. Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- lic or the environment. lic or the environment. lic or the environment. Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- tions. tions. tions. 1/3 1t 1/3 1t 1/3 1t

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc. P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 304-872-5065 304-872-5065 304-872-5065 S-3018-06 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- S-3020-03 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- S-3021-93 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- mately 2.42 miles Northeast of Gilboa will be conducting blasting activities in accordance mately 0.86 miles North of Drennen will be conducting blasting activities in accordance mately 5.4 miles Northwest of Gilboa will be conducting blasting activities in accordance with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. Protection. Protection. Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- lic or the environment. lic or the environment. lic or the environment. Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- tions. tions. tions. 1/3 1t 1/3 1t 1/3 1t

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF NICHOLAS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONS PUBLIC SALE PUBLIC SALE THAT BEING THE JUVENILE COURT OF SAID COUNTY Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., P. O. Box 857, Summersville, WV 26651 Notice is hereby given that the follow- Notice is hereby given that the follow- 304-872-5065 ing tenants of Storall of Summersville, Inc., ing tenants of Storall of Summersville, Inc., O-3014-99 situated in Grant & Jefferson Districts of Nicholas County and, approxi- P.O. Box 541, Summersville, WV 26651 are In the Matter of: Case Number: 12-JA-73 P.O. Box 541, Summersville, WV 26651 are mately 0.86 miles North of Drennen will be conducting blasting activities in accordance in default of the terms of their lease: in default of the terms of their lease: with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental K. A., Infant, and Jeannie Manahan, Mother of Said Infant, and Anderson Keen, Protection. Keith Taylor Father of Said Infant, Respondents, Judy Hitt Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or 960 Powers Road AND 390 McKees Creek Road list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- Craigsville, WV 26205 In the Matter of: Case Number: 12-JA-74 Summersville, WV 26651 mence on January 11, 2013 and continue through January 11, 2014. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area K. L., Infant, and Jeannie Manahan, Mother of Said Infant, and Anderson Keen, will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall A public sale will be held on Monday, Culp Bros Auto Sales Father of Said Infant, Respondents, be from a siren, audible to at least one half mile from the blast (siren). The warning will be January 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. for the purpose P. O. Box 66 of satisfying a landlord’s lien on the con- given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve Dellslow, WV 26531 (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be tents of their self-storage units. The goods (The object of this action is to notify the adult respondent father of a Review of Custody one long blast from a siren of twenty (20) seconds duration (siren). to be sold are described generally as house- Hearing scheduled herein so that said adult respondent may appear to protect his inter- hold. The units will be opened for viewing Wanda Meador Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub- ests.) immediately prior to solicitation of bids. lic or the environment. P.O. Box 990 The terms of the sale will be cash or Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the ORDER OF PUBLICATION Summersville, WV 26651 certifi ed check. Minimum bids may be re- blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or quired. The sale will be held at Storall AND other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- of Summersville on Rt. 20 across from NOTICE OF HEARING(S) James Sigler tions. Lowery’s Motel in Craigsville. For further P. O. Box 261 1/3 1t information call 872-6545. TO: Anderson Keen, Father of Infant A. K. and L. K. Mount Nebo, WV26679 12/27, 1/3 2t You are hereby notifi ed that a Petition for Review of Custody has been fi led with the Circuit Court of Nicholas County, West Virginia, on the 19th day of December, Patty Hunt 2012, and assigned case numbers 12-JA-73 and 12-JA-74, respectively, wherein 7600 Carlyle Road the mother of the infants A. K. and L. K. is Jeannie Manahan and it is alleged that Wellsville, PA 17365 the father of infants A. K. and L. K. is Anderson Keen. A Review of Custody Hearing will be held in this matter on the 31st day of January, 2013, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. in the courtroom of the Nicholas County Courthouse at 700 Main Street, A public sale will be held on Monday, Summersville, West Virginia, 26651. You and each of you are hereby notifi ed that January 7, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. for the pur- you have the right to have counsel present at all stages of these proceedings and pose of satisfying a landlord’s lien on the ALL SUCH PROCEEDINGS CAN RESULT IN THE PERMANENT TERMINATION OF contents of their self-storage units. The CUSTODIAL AND PARENTAL RIGHTS TO SAID INFANT CHILDREN. goods to be sold are described generally as household. The units will be opened for Accordingly, you and each of you who may have an interest in these proceedings viewing immediately prior to solicitation of must attend and may make such defense as you shall deem advisable on or before bids. the date and time aforesaid, or termination of your custodial and parental rights may be ordered by the Court. The terms of the sale will be cash or certifi ed check. Minimum bids may be re- A copy of said petition can be obtained from the Offi ce of the Circuit Clerk of quired. The sale will be held at Storall of Nicholas County, West Virginia, at the Nicholas County Courthouse, Summersville, Summersville on Tiger Lane off of South West Virginia. Broad Street in Summersville. For further information call 872-6545. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA AND WEST 12/27, 1/3 2t VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION

BY: JAMES R. MILAM, II PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR NOTICE OF PENDING OR UNADMINISTERED ESTATE NICHOLAS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Notice is hereby given that settlement of STATE BAR ID NO.: 7899 the estate of the following named decedents Enter by the Clerk of Said Court Dec. 21, 2012. will proceed without reference to a fi duciary Debbie Facemire commissioner unless within forty fi ve days CLERK OF COURT from the fi rst publication of this notice such reference is requested by a party in interest 12/27, 1/3 2t or an unpaid creditor fi les a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fi - duciary commissioner. Robert Denver Hickman 8553 Dated this 3rd day of January, 2013. Audra Deitz Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia 1/3, 1/10 2t Advertisement for Bids RE: Summersville Elementary School Roof Truss Replacement Nicholas County Schools will be accepting sealed bids on a general contract for the removal of existing roof truss and installation/construction of new truss located at MEETING NOTICE Summersville Elementary School. In accordance with Chapter 6, Article 9A Bids will be received at the offi ces of the Nicholas County Board of Education, Attn: Eric of the WV Code, notice is hereby given that Burkholder, 400 Old Main Drive, Summersville, WV 26651 until 3:00 p.m. on January 25, the Nicholas County Solid Waste Authority 2013. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at that time. Mandatory pre-bid will be (Authority) will hold a regular meeting on held at 10:00 a.m. on January 17, 2013 at Summersville Elementary School. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Specifi cations may be acquired at 400 Old Main Drive, Summersville, WV 26651. This meeting will be held at 120 Baughman Phone: 304.872.3611 Please Contact Eric Burkholder at extension 225. Road, Calvin, WV 26660. 1/3, 1/10 2t 1/3 1t The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 5B

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

ADVERTISEMENT Notice of Trustee’s Sale Notice of Trustee’s Sale Notice is hereby given that Green Valley Coal Company, PO Box 190, , Leivasy, WV Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Successor Trustee, in accordance with the Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Successor Trustee, in accordance with the 26676 has a permit on fi le with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the provisions of that certain Deed of Trust, dated July 19, 2006, made by Steve Tinney and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust, dated November 22, 2010, made by Lauren R. surface mining of approximately 123.59 acres and has submitted an application to the Sherry Tinney, as Grantor, and Stephen O. Callaghan, as Trustee, of record in the offi ce Kinser and Lewis J. Kinser, as Grantor, and Gary R. Mills and Stephen M. Feola, as DEP, 254 Industrial Drive, Oak Hill, WV, 25901 (Regional DEP Offi ce Address), of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Trustee, of record in the offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number U014882 to coal underground in the Sewell seam Book 374, at page 1 (the “Deed of Trust”), securing repayment of indebtedness evidenced West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 424, at page 43 (the “Deed of Trust”), securing re- of coal. by that certain Promissory Note, dated July 19, 2006 (the “Note”), payable by Steven R. payment of indebtedness evidenced by that certain Promissory Note, dated November 22, The operation is discharging into Bowen Run, Chestnut Lick Run, Line Laurel Tinney to the order of First Community Bank, N.A., now known as First Community Bank, 2010 (the “Note”), payable by Lauren R. Kinser and Lewis J. Kinser to the order of First Creek, and unnamed tributary of/and Brushy Meadow Creek, unnamed tributary of/ a Virginia banking corporation, in the original principal amount of $51,898.50, plus in- Community Bank, N.A., now known as First Community Bank, a Virginia banking corpo- and Grassy Creek, all of Hominy Creek; unamed tributary of/and Jim’s Branch of terest thereon, and all renewals, extensions and modifi cations of the Note, and all other ration, in the original principal amount of $55,000.00, plus interest thereon, and all re- Panther Creek; and Little Laurel Creek; all of the Gauley River of the Kanawha River indebtedness arising under the Deed of Trust and the Note. newals, extensions and modifi cations of the Note, and all other indebtedness arising under and is located 1.2 (miles), northwest of Nettie in Kentucky District of Nicholas County, Pursuant to authority granted in the Deed of Trust, First Community Bank, the owner the Deed of Trust and the Note. Longitude 80° 41’ 05” and Latitude 38° 09’ 16” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic and holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust, appointed Richard M. Francis, a Pursuant to authority granted in the Deed of Trust, First Community Bank, the owner Map). resident of Kanawha County, West Virginia, to serve as Successor Trustee, by that certain and holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust, appointed Richard M. Francis, a Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: Appointment of Successor Trustee dated December 3, 2012, of record in the aforesaid resident of Kanawha County, West Virginia, to serve as Successor Trustee, by that certain Clerk’s offi ce in Trust Deed Book 442, at page 681. Appointment of Successor Trustee dated December 10, 2012, of record in the aforesaid NAME ADDRESS First Community Bank, the owner and holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust, Clerk’s offi ce in Trust Deed Book 442, at page 678. Plum Creek Timberlands, LP 330 Harper Park Drive, Suite A, Beckley, has notifi ed the Successor Trustee that Steven R. Tinney, now deceased, and his Estate, First Community Bank, the owner and holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust, WV 25801 are in default under the terms of the Deed of Trust and the Note, and has requested, in has notifi ed the Successor Trustee that Lauren R. Kinser and Lewis J. Kinser, are in de- Green Valley Coal Company PO Box 190, Leivasy, WV 26676 writing, that the Successor Trustee sell a portion of the real property described in the fault under the terms of the Deed of Trust and the Note, and has requested, in writing, James D. & Winston N. Callihan 4210 Hwy 2 Blue Ridged, GA 30512 Deed of Trust at public auction, in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust and that the Successor Trustee sell the real property described in the Deed of Trust at public James Petit, II 144 Circle Dr., Cross Lanes, WV 25313 applicable law. auction, in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Trust and applicable law. Leslie R. and Fonda Ratliff, c/o Louise 632 Higgins Dr., Jeffersonville, IN 47310 TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned Successor Trustee will offer for sale at public auc- TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned Successor Trustee will offer for sale at public auc- Ratliff tion on the 11th day of January, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., EST, at the front door of the tion on the 15th day of January, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., EST, at the front door of the Richard Gene Ruckman 1323 Grassy Creek Rd., Leivasy, WV Nicholas County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Summersville, West Virginia, all of Nicholas County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Summersville, West Virginia, all of 26676 that parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon and the appur- that parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon and the appur- Danny & Sharon O’Dell 141 Grassy Creek Rd, Leivasy, WV 26676 tenances thereunto belonging, situate in Richwood Corporation District, Nicholas County, tenances thereunto belonging, situate in Richwood Corporation District, Nicholas County, Mead WestVaco Corporation Box 577 Rupert, WV 25984 West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: (hereinafter, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows (hereinafter, John D. & Tina Spence 223 Grassy Creek Rd, Leivasy, WV 26676 the “Real Property”): the “Real Property”): Ruth Gwinn P.O. Box 258/3270, Leivasy Rd, Nettie, All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land situate in Richwood Corporation All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land situate in Richwood Corporation District, WV 26687 District, Nicholas County, West Virginia, more particularly bounded and de- Nicholas County, West Virginia, more particularly bounded and described as follows: Jeffery S., Ronald D., & Donald G. 2733 Leivasy Rd, Nettie, WV 26681 scribed as follows: “Being Lot No. 20 in Block E, according to the plan and plat of the City of Whittington Being Lot numbered 6 in Block Two (2) on a certain plot of lots situate in Richwood, and the triangular piece of ground lying on the Northeast side Nicholas County, West Virginia, known and designated as “Map of Richwood”, of said lot and between same and Park Place and Walnut Street, and said *and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: which said plot was duly recorded in the offi ce of recording of deeds, etc., in Lot No. 20 being 60 feet in front on said Walnut Street and 80 feet in depth said Nicholas County on the 26th day of March, 1929; said lots being rectan- and the said triangular piece of ground fronting on said Walnut Street and NAME ADDRESS gular in shape and each being fi fty (50) feet wide in front on Home Street and extending back to a point at an alley the whole property hereby conveyed Mead WestVaco Corporation Box 577, Rupert, WV 25984 eighty (80) feet in depth being bounded by Walnut Street, and Park Place Street.” WPP, LLC 5260 Irwin Rd, Huntington, WV 25705 Being the same real estate conveyed to Steven R. Tinney and Sherry Tinney, Being the same real estate conveyed to Lewis Kinser and Lauren Kinser, husband husband and wife, by Lori Cvetnick, by deed dated July 14, 2006, recorded and wife, by Ray W. Kinser, Jr. and Nancy L. Kinser, husband and wife, by deed dat- *and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West ed November 22, 2010, recorded in the offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Virginia, in Deed Book 434, at page 276. Nicholas County, West Virginia. NAME ADDRESS Subject to all exceptions, reservations, conditions, restrictions and easements Subject to all exceptions, reservations, conditions, restrictions and easements con- Mead WestVaco Corporation Box 577, Rupert, WV 25984 contained in prior deeds of conveyance of record for the above-described par- tained in prior deeds of conveyance of record for the above-described parcel of real estate, WPP, LLC 5260 Irwin Rd, Huntington, WV 25705 cels of real estate, insofar as same are still applicable. insofar as same are still applicable. The street address of the Real Property to be sold is, upon information and belief, 5 The street address of the Real Property to be sold is, upon information and belief, 2 Park Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: Home Street, Richwood, West Virginia 26261. Place, Richwood, West Virginia 26261.

NAME ADDRESS TERMS OF SALE Terms of Sale Green Valley Coal Company PO Box 190, Leivasy, WV 26676 The Real Property will be sold for cash in hand on the date of sale, or under any dif- The Real Property will be sold for cash in hand on the date of sale, or under any dif- Carol A. Kramlich W. Sten Sigle P.O. Box 172 (3 Brushy Meadow Creek), ferent, other or additional sale terms as the Successor Trustee, in his reasonable discre- ferent, other or additional sale terms as the Successor Trustee, in his reasonable discre- Leivasy, WV 26676 tion, determines to be appropriate or advisable. The sale shall be further subject to the tion, determines to be appropriate or advisable. The sale shall be further subject to the Charles D. & Evelyne E. Carroll P.O. Box 182, Quinwood, WV 25981 following: following: Plum Creek Timberlands, LP P.O. Box 1109, Lewisburg, WV 24701 1. Real estate taxes delinquent, due or payable or to become due and payable, all 1. Real estate taxes delinquent, due or payable or to become due and payable, all of Jones Sibling Trust P.O. Box 105, Leivasy, WV 26676 of which shall be the responsibility of the purchaser; which shall be the responsibility of the purchaser; Malcom D. Jones P.O. Box 11 (161 New Prospect Rd.) Leivasy, WV 26676 2. Any statutory lien or liens that may affect the subject property; 2. Any statutory lien or liens that may affect the subject property; Reva Ann Spencer P.O. Box 45, Leivasy, WV 26676 3. All covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements and rights-of- 3. All covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements and rights-of-way ap- Biril William O’Dell P.O. Box 152, Leivasy, WV 26676 way appearing of record in the chain of title to the property, or which may be pearing of record in the chain of title to the property, or which may be visible from a physi- Kimberly D. & Jeffrey G. O’Dell 196 O’dell Rd, Leivasy, Wv26676 visible from a physical inspection of the subject property; cal inspection of the subject property; George Troy & Mary Line 4458 Leivasy Rd, Leivasy, WV 26676 4. All liens and encumbrances of any nature whatsoever, including, without limi- 4. All liens and encumbrances of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, Leivasy People’s Place, Inc. P.O. Box 87, Leivasy, WV 26676 tation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges, that liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges, that have priority over Patricia L. & Sandra K. Mullen 3408 Leivasy Rd, Nettie, WV 26681 have priority over the deed of trust referred to herein. the deed of trust referred to herein. G. Wayne Accord 616 Church St., Summersville, WV 26651 5. The purchaser at the sale shall be responsible for paying the costs of recording 5. The purchaser at the sale shall be responsible for paying the costs of recording the Margaret M. Neal P.O. Box 396, Nettie, WV 26681 the Successor Trustee’s Deed and the tax imposed by the State of West Virginia Successor Trustee’s Deed and the tax imposed by the State of West Virginia on the privi- Stephanie R. O’Dell 322 Aspen Lane, Mount Nebo, WV 26679 on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamps to be lege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamps to be affi xed to the Deed). affi xed to the Deed). George and Lois J. Amos P.O. Box 1166, Oak Hill, WV 25901 6. All of the property to be sold will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” in the present condition Chevy Gal Inter VIV OS Trust 32 Penny Lane, Summersville, WV 26651 6. All of the property to be sold will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” in the present con- and with all faults and defects, if any, and without any warranty or representation, ex- Norman A & Belinda K. Brown P.O. Box 163, Nettie, WV 26681 dition and with all faults and defects, if any, and without any warranty or repre- press of implied. The Successor Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing ten- sentation, express of implied. The Successor Trustee shall be under no duty to ant or person occupying the Real Property to vacate said property. The Successor Trustee Highland Lumber Co. P.O. Box 184, Nettie, WV 26681 cause any existing tenant or person occupying the Real Property to vacate said will deliver a trustee’s deed to the purchaser without any covenant or warranty (express James W. & Ellen Bailes P.O. Box 135, Nettie, WV 26681 property. The Successor Trustee will deliver a trustee’s deed to the purchaser or implied) in the form prescribed by W.Va. Code §38-1-6. The Successor Trustee makes George Furphy 8359 Nettie Rd, Nettie, WV 26681 without any covenant or warranty (express or implied) in the form prescribed no representations and warranties about the title to the real estate to be conveyed. If the Thomas M. & Shirley M. Walker 1894 Leivasy Rd., Nettie, WV 26681 by W.Va. Code §38-1-6. The Successor Trustee makes no representations and Successor Trustee is unable to convey insurable or marketable title to the purchaser for Frank and Marie Wamsley Spencer 502 Nicholas Ave., Rainelle, WV 25962 warranties about the title to the real estate to be conveyed. If the Successor any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit. Sandra Rosie Thomas Life 4761 Leivasy Rd, Leivasy, WV 26676 Trustee is unable to convey insurable or marketable title to the purchaser for 7. The undersigned Successor Trustee expressly reserves the right to reject any and all Roy E. Jr. and Mary C. Ratliff Life P.O. Box 441 Nettie, WV 26681 any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit. bids, and the right to adjourn the sale from time to time without notice other than oral Cynthia Amick P.O. Box 126, Nettie, WV 26681 7. The undersigned Successor Trustee expressly reserves the right to reject any proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale. Such adjournment may be for CT Leivasy Estate, ETAL, c/o Linda P.O. Box 1085, Craigsville, WV 26205 and all bids, and the right to adjourn the sale from time to time without notice a period of time deemed expedient by the benefi cial owner, and shall not be construed to McLung other than oral proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale. Such be a waiver of the right to make the sale contemplated by this Notice. Larry A. Martin P.O. Box 175, Leivasy, WV 26676 adjournment may be for a period of time deemed expedient by the benefi cial Additional terms of sale may be announced prior to the sale. K. & Lina J. O’Dell 3017 Leivasy Rd, Leivasy, WV 26676 owner, and shall not be construed to be a waiver of the right to make the sale Any inquiries regarding this sale may be directed to Richard M. Francis, Successor contemplated by this Notice. Micheal D. & Jennifer Site Wart & 3094 Leivasy Rd, Nettie, WV 26681 Trustee, 600 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301, telephone (304) 347-1116. Jessica & Jonathan Brooks Additional terms of sale may be announced prior to the sale. DATED: December 21, 2012. Any inquiries regarding this sale may be directed to Richard M. Francis, Successor Richard M. Francis, Successor Trustee Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the permit renewal Trustee, 600 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301, telephone (304) 347-1116. 1/3, 1/10 2t application shall identify the applicant and application number and will be received by the DATED: December 18, 2012. Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above until 2/2/2013, or thirty (30) days from date s/ Richard M. Francis of fi nal publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until 2/2/2013, or thirty (30) days from date of fi nal publication in the DEP Regional Offi ce located at the Richard M. Francis, Successor Trustee address above AND in the Nicholas County Clerk’s Offi ce during normal business hours. 12/27, 1/3 2t DEP Telephone No. 304-465-1911 Permit No. U014882 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3 4t fense were junior defensive lineman Honors, Hunter Coleman and senior defen- sive back Drew Moore. Continued from 1-B Coleman had 96 tackles and 7 quarterback sacks. Marlinton too much Moore had 85 tackles, 4 pass inter- NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Hill totaled 142 tackles for a ceptions, 8 pass breakups and 2 fum- DECEDENTS NAME FILE PERSONAL REPR. ADDRESS team high average of 12.9 tackles ble recoveries. Franklin Ray Blankenship 8492 Roger Darnell Blankenship PO Box 44 Swiss for SMS varsity boys WV 26690 per game with 26 solo stops. He Named Honorable Mention East John Edward Doss 8496 Helena Louise Doss Box 73 Craigsville WV 26205 The Summersville Middle one quarter remaining. was second on the team in quar- offense were junior wide receiver Evelyn Belle Bennett 8506 Delmas Bennett PO Box 275 Nettie WV 26681 School Bears varsity basketball Marlinton reached double fi g- terback sacks with 10, third in pass Jared Price and junior lineman Jason Deloris Ann Braley 8519 Gregory W. Bowman 604 Schubert Place team dropped to 1-3 on the season ures again in the fourth quarter with breakups with 6 and had 2 fumble Truman. Morgantown WV 26505 recoveries. Earl Jackson Legg 8530 Helen Legg PO Box 8 Mt Lookout WV 26678 with a 53-34 loss to the Marlin- a 12-8 advantage to make the fi nal Price had 16 catches for 204 yards Lorren David Hellems 8538 Joyce Thomas 1444 Hominy Creek Rd Mt. Nebo ton Copperheads on Tuesday eve- difference 19 points. Mayes, at linebacker, had 125 and 3 touchdowns. WV 26679 ning, Dec. 11, at the SMS gym- Dominick LeRose was the lone tackles for an average of 11.4 per Truman helped anchor an offen- Klaus D. Gloege 8541 Betty E. Gloege 410 Clearwood Lane nasium. SMS player in double fi gures with game which was second on the sive line that opened up holes for Summersville WV 26651 Summersville started strong 12 points, including two three- team. He also had fi ve quarterback the running backs and protected the Lorena Jane Murphy 8546 Rebecca Casto 1105 Burl Rd Summersville WV 26651 bolting out to a 17-9 fi rst quarter pointers. Jacob Grose scored 8 sacks and was second on the team quarterback. Rebecca C. Garrett 8547 Alma G. Lucas 314 Abbey Lane Franklin TN lead. points and Isaac Sergeon 7 with one with 27 unassisted stops. Honorable Mention East defensive 37067 But it was all Marlinton af- three-pointer. Nick Nutter added Junior wide receiver Joe Amen- players for NCHS were sophomore Frances Lee Hicks 8551 John David Hicks PO Box 427 Richwood WV ter that beginning with the sec- fi ve points, with one three-pointer, dola and senior offensive lineman linebacker Caleb Simms and sopho- 26261 Gerald Proctor were chosen Sec- Willis Zane Brown 8558 Judy Devito 5824 East Aspen Ave Mesa AZ ond quarter in which the visitors and Tanner Dobson 2. more defensive back Jacob Hopkins. 85206 turned the tables on the Bears Grose and Carter Sweeney each ond Team East offense. Simms had 90 tackles and 2 pass The administration of the above decedent’s estate is pending in the offi ce of the Clerk 17-7 to take a 26-24 halftime lead. had 4 rebounds. Nutter had 3 assists. Amendola was the team’s lead- interceptions, including one which of County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, 700 Main Street, Suite 2, ing receiver with 24 catches for was returned for a touchdown. Summersville, WV 26651. Some key starters for the Bears SMS was 2 of 7 from the free All persons who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifi cation were in foul trouble and the mo- throw line. 341 yards. He had 3 touchdown re- Hopkins had 34 tackles, broke up of the personal representative, venue or jurisdiction of the Court must be fi led with the mentum of the Copperheads car- Summersville also played at East- ceptions. 15 passes and intercepted 3 passes. Clerk of the County Commission within three (3) months after the date of the fi rst publica- ried over to the second half in- ern Greenbrier on Thursday, Dec. Proctor anchored an offensive All 12 players were instrumental in tion or thirty (30) days of service of a copy of the notice whichever is later. line that opened up holes for the All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the cluding the third quarter. The 27, at 7:30 p.m. leading the Grizzlies to a 7-4 record decedent’s estate must fi le their claims with the Clerk of the County Commission within visitors went on a 15-2 run to take MMS 9 17 15 12 - 53 running backs and provided pass overall and their fi rst ever playoff three (3) months of the date of the fi rst publication of this notice or thirty (30) days after a commanding 41-26 lead with SMS 17 7 2 8 - 34 protection for Sagraves and his re- victory to advance to the Class AA service of a copy of this publication by the personal representative. ceivers. quarterfi nals in their fi fth playoff ap- Settlement of the estate of the above named decedents will proceed without reference to a Fiduciary Commissioner unless within ninety (90) days from the fi rst publication of this Chosen Second Team East de- pearance in the last six seasons. notice a reference is requested by a party in interest or an unpaid creditor fi les a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a Fiduciary Commissioner.

Date of fi rst publication of this Notice is January 3, 2013. Audra Deitz Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia RMS girls beat 1/3, 1/10 2t SMS varsity girls lose big to Eastern Webster Springs for Greenbrier fi rst win of season By Pat Hanna erts and Krista Merrill with 2 apiece. The Eastern Greenbrier Lady The fourth quarter was quite simi- The Nicholas Chronicle On Dec. 17, Richwood trailed by board in the fourth quarter with two JV, Knights showed why they are one of lar to the third quarter with the visitors Kora Younts and Erica Lawrence only one point at halftime before vis- points but the Lady Grizzlies burned the best middle school girls teams in dominating 12-2 to make the fi nal dif- both recorded double-doubles as iting Clay pulled away in the second the nets for 12 to make the fi nal mar- Continued from 1-B the area when they demolished the ference 35 points. the Richwood Middle School girls half for a 45-23 win. gin 47 points. Summersville Middle School Lady Jordan Slevin scored three points basketball team posted its fi rst vic- Lawrence had 11 points and 11 re- King led a balanced NCHS scoring Bears 42-7 on Wednesday, Dec. 12, for SMS on a three-pointer. Kristen tory of the season on Dec. 14, beat- bounds for RMS, while Younts had victory over the Lady Red Devils. attack with 10 points. Schartiger and at the SMS gymnasium. Woods and Brianna Augustine each ing Webster Springs Middle 66-12 2 points and 15 rebounds. RMS also NCHS raced to a 21-0 fi rst quarter Hamilton each had 6 points. Kiser The Lady Bears fell behind 10-0 tallied two points. at Richwood. got 4 points each from Mullens and victory and never looked back. had 5 points, including a three-point- at the end of the fi rst quarter and Felicia Seabolt had 6 rebounds. Younts fi nished with 18 points Emily Amick, and 2 from Danielle The Lady Grizzlies boasted an- er, and Groves, Loss, Kaycee Tinnel were never in it. SMS was 0 of 5 from the free throw and 11 rebounds, while Lawrence Milam. other shutout quarter in the second and Kaylee Deal all had 4 apiece. SMS played slightly better in the line. had 12 points and a dozen re- Clay also won the junior varsity frame with nine points to make it Maggie Sweeney, Courtney Taylor second quarter when they were out- Summersville will host Braxton bounds. Katie Mullens added 12 game 22-13. Richwood scorers were 30-0 at halftime. and Alyssa Chapman each scored 2. scored 7-3 to trail 17-3 at halftime. County on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 points. Morgan Rodebaugh with 6, Roberts The third quarter was more of the NCHS was 2 of 3 from the free The tall and talented Lady p.m. at the SMS gymnasium. Other RMS scorers were Ame- with 4, Chambers with 2 and Bard same with Nicholas County blanking throw line. Knights showed their superiority in EGMS 10 7 13 12 - 42 lia Bard with 8, Emily McPherson with 1. the home team 7-0 to go ahead 37-0. NCHS 21 9 7 12 - 49 the third quarter with a 13-2 run to SMS 0 3 2 2 - 7 with 6, Madison Frame with 4, and The RMS girls return to action Jan. Oak Hill fi nally got on the score- OHHS 0 0 0 2 - 2 extend the lead to 30-5. Mackenzie Chambers, Molly Rob- 4 at home against Marlinton Middle. 6B — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle

Shaffer added another fi rst-place fi n- The sophomore infi elder led the throw percentage with an 89.4 per- ish to his outstanding high school ca- Ladyjacks in nearly every offensive cent mark during his fi nal season at reer. category this season. Amick batted Tech. Shaffer won the Class A boys’ .411 to lead the team and was fi rst in On the strength of his tremendous 3200-meter run in the State High hits with 39 along with doubles with game on Aug. 24 in the narrow vic- School Track and Field Meet held 11, four triples, one homerun and 34 tory over the Webster County High- May 18-19 at Laidley Field in runs batted in. landers with 216 yards rushing and Charleston. The Summersville Gold 9-10-Year- one touchdown and 172 yards pass- Shaffer also placed third in the Old All-Star baseball team earned a ing with three touchdowns, Rich- 1600-meter run and sixth in the berth in the State 9-10-Year-Old All- wood High School Lumberjack 800-meter run. Zach Bennett placed Star Tournament by fi nishing as run- senior quarterback Zach Bennett sixth in the 400-meter run, and Alex ners-up in the District 8 9-10-Year- was chosen the West Virginia High Graham placed sixth in the shot put Old All-Star Baseball Tournament School Football Player of the Week to help Richwood score 19 points played June 22-26 at Tygarts Valley. by the West Virginia Metro News Ra- and tie for 10th place overall with Summersville Gold, comprised en- dio Network. Wahama in the Class A boys’ divi- tirely of 10-year-olds, defeated Sum- Later in the season, Bennett re- sion. mersville Blue 18-8 in a game halt- ceived the U.S. Army “Iron Man” Hannah Brown scored the only ed after four innings by the 10-run award after rushing for 304 yards and point for the Richwood High School mercy rule on Saturday afternoon, kicking three extra points in a 47-14 Ladyjacks in the State High School June 23; was edged 13-12 by Elkins victory over Fayetteville on Sept. 7. Track and Field Meet. in the District 8 championship game This qualifi ed Bennett to be a fi nal- Brown jumped a distance of 14 on Monday evening, June 25; and de- ist for the 7th U.S. Army “Iron Man” feet, 9 1/2 inches in her sixth-place feated Tygarts Valley 12-2 in the Dis- awarded at the end of the season. fi nish in the event. trict 8 runner-up game on Tuesday The Nicholas County High School Coalfield The one point scored by Richwood evening, June 26. Grizzly golf team’s fi rst foray into the Conference Class A track tied them for 17th place overall with Nicholas County High School Coalfi eld Conference after dropping It championships in the meet held East Hardy in the Class A girls’ divi- Lady Grizzly softball standout Joni from a Class AAA school to a Class was the Thursday evening, May 3, at Dean sion. Tyree was chosen to the West Vir- AA school this season proved to be Sixers’ fourth Memorial Field in Richwood. Nicholas County High School se- ginia Class AAA First Team All State successful. Biddy League A The Richwood High School Lady- nior Ashleigh Taylor placed for the Softball Team as the result of her out- The Grizzly golfers won the Coal- Team championship in jacks won the Class A Coalfi eld Con- Lady Grizzlies in the State High standing play this past season. fi eld Conference Class AA East Di- the last fi ve years. The team won ference girls’ track title in the cham- School Track and Field. Tyree led the Lady Grizzlies in vision tournament title on Mon- both the regular season and tourna- pionship meet held Thursday, May Taylor fi nished sixth in the high nearly every offensive category in- day, Sept. 10, at the Lewisburg Elks ment titles to fi nish with a perfect 3, at Dean Memorial Field in Rich- jump with a height of 5 feet. The one cluding batting average which was course. 10-0 record for the season. wood. point scored by Taylor was the only .581. She was also fi rst in hits with In front of 10,000 internation- The fi rst-ever Summersville Mid- The Richwood High School Lum- point for Nicholas County, which tied 50, 23 runs batted in, 32 runs scored, al fans in Lillehammer, Norway on he Nicholas County High dle School Lady Bears softball team berjacks boys’ track team won the for 26th place in the Class AAA girls’ 32 singles, 12 doubles and six triples. Sept. 7-8, Webster County native Ar- School Lady Grizzly bas- hosted the fi rst home softball game in Class A Region 3 track title on Friday, division with Huntington and Cabell The senior shortstop topped the team den Cogar Jr., a civil defense attorney ketball team won the title T school history on Monday evening, May 11, at Laidley Field in Charles- Midland. in slugging percentage at .860 and led from West Hamlin, placed fourth in in their division in the Big Atlantic April 2, against Eastern Greenbrier ton. Local sports fans were treated to in on base percentage at 68.8 percent. the Lumberjack World Champion- Classic played at the Raleigh County at Stephanie Postalwait Field near The top three fi nishers in each perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime experi- Receiving Class AAA Special ship individual competition. Arden Convention Center in Beckley. the school. Bill Young of Muddlety, event qualifi ed for the State High ence on Thursday evening, June 14, Honorable Mention All-State was ju- Cogar Jr., Matt Cogar (Arden’s cous- NCHS rallied to defeat Preston 45- a longtime former Summersville Lit- School Track Meet held May 18 and when the USA Softball Women’s nior pitcher/infi elder Lauren Young. in) from Diana, and three other lum- 38 on Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, in the tle League softball coach and also a 19 at Laidley Field in Charleston. National Team played an exhibition Young was the team’s leading berjacks from Minnesota, New York fi rst round of the four-team bracket local American Softball Association Also advancing as at-large quali- doubleheader against the USA Soft- pitcher with a record of 12-6. she had and Washington represented the Unit- and then won 37-34 over Ripley in (ASA) traveling team coach, was fi ers were the next four best times ball Women’s Elite National Team at an earned run average of 2.87 and ed States in the third annual team re- the title game on Saturday afternoon, chosen to throw out the fi rst pitch for or distances from the four regional Nicholas County Veterans Memorial struck out 97 batters in 134 innings. lay competition. Team USA took the Feb. 4. the history-making contest. meets around the state combined. Park. At the plate, Young tied for second silver fi nishing second overall. The team was awarded a team tro- Richwood Athletics, Inc. an- Qualifying as fi rst-place winners Approximately 1,500 people at- in doubles with six and tied for the The Richwood High School Lum- phy for their efforts. nounced the return of Midget or Pee were Andrew Shaffer in the 800-me- tended the games which were played lead in stolen bases with fi ve. berjack golf team won the Region 3 NCHS senior Kristen McGirl re- Wee League football and cheerlead- ter run, the 1600-meter run and the on the Senior League baseball fi eld Selected Class AAA Honorable Class A championship title on Mon- ceived a $500 scholarship given by ing to the Richwood area. It was the 3200-meter run, the 4 x 400-meter re- which was reconfi gured to the dimen- Mention All-State were senior out- day, Sept. 25, at the Lewisburg Elks. the tournament to a senior from each fi rst time since the early 1990s that lay team and Alex Graham in the shot sions of a softball fi eld. fi elder Jenna Stear and freshman in- The victory earned the Lumber- team. there had been Little League football put. Richwood High School Ladyjack fi elder/pitcher Whitney Robinson. jack linksters a berth in the State The Summersville Middle School in the Richwood. The Richwood Lil’ Second-place qualifi ers were Zach girls’ basketball standout Gretchen Stear batted .337 with 28 hits in- High School Golf Tournament played Lady Bears fi nished as runners-up Jacks competed in the newly-formed Bennett in the 400-meter dash and the Weber was named to the West Virgin- cluding three triples and 11 runs bat- Tuesday, Oct. 2, and Wednesday, Oct. in the Central West Virginia Athlet- Mountain Lake Football Confer- long jump, Joe Truman in the shot put ia Class A Girls’ Honorable Mention ted in. 3, on the Spiedel Course at Oglebay ic Conference (CWVAC) basketball ence against Midget League teams and Graham in the discus. All-State Team as the result of her Robinson was second on the team Park Resort in Wheeling. tournament played Feb. 14, 17 and from Summersville, Webster Springs, Qualifying in third place were Gary outstanding performance last season. in hits with 36 and tied for the lead in It was the fi rst regional golf title 18. Cowen and New Haven. Boggs in the 3200-meter run, the Weber, a senior, led the Ladyjacks runs scored with 32. for the Lumberjacks since 1993 when SMS, seeded No. 1 as regular sea- Nicholas County High School 110-meter hurdles and and 300-me- in scoring with an average of 12.6 Two Nicholas County High School they were a Class AA school. son winners of the Eastern Division, Grizzly pitcher Bradley Carter ac- ter hurdles, the 4 x 200-meter relay points per game. She also topped the Grizzly baseball players received Nicholas County High School Griz- opened the tournament by defeating complished one of the rare feats in team, William Bailey in the 1600-me- team in rebounding with an average Class AAA All-State baseball recog- zly junior standout golfer Drew Ward No. 4 seeded Webster Springs 37-17 baseball when he threw a no-hitter in ter run, the 4 x 800-meter relay team, of 14.1 per contest. Her 167 blocked nition as the result of their fi ne play qualifi ed for the State High School at home on Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, the Grizzlies 9-1 over the Richwood the shuttle hurdle relay team and Ter- shots led the team with 7.3 per game, lasr season. Golf Tournament. He achieved this to advance to the tournament semifi - High School Lumberjacks on Fri- ry Frazier in the long jump. which was the highest in the state Senior pitcher/infi elder Cole Ped- by having the second lowest score of nals on Friday evening, Feb. 17, at day evening, April 20, at Pratt Park Bennett was an at-large qualifi - among all classes and one of the high- erson was chosen Class AAA Spe- 77 among all golfers not on the win- the Braxton County Armory. in Richwood. Carter struck out eight er with his fourth-place fi nish in the est in the nation. cial Honorable Mention All-State. He ning or runner-up teams. in the Re- Summersville won 22-10 over No. Lumberjack batters in his seven in- 200-meter dash, Richwood High School Lumber- posted a 3-3 record and had an earned gion IV Class AA Golf Tournament 2 seeded Spencer of the Western Di- ning no-hit gem. The Richwood High School Lady- jack basketball standout Spencer run average of 3.18. played Monday, Sept. 24, at the Big vision in the semifi nals on Friday The West Virginia Storm semi- jacks track team won the Region 3 McPherson was named to the West He pitched 44 innings with 36 Bend Golf Course in Tornado. evening, Feb. 18, to earn a spot in the pro football team of Summersville Class A track title on Friday, May 11, Virginia Class A Boys’ Honorable strikeouts. The Richwood High School Lum- tournament fi nals. opened its fi rst season as a member of at Laidley Field in Charleston. Mention All-State for his perfor- Sophomore outfi elder Tyler Sa- berjack golf team played to a sixth In the championship game on Sat- the Mountain State Football League Richwood girls qualifying for state mance on the court last season. graves received Class AAA Honor- place fi nish in the Class A Division urday afternoon, Feb. 18, Summers- with a 36-30 overtime victory over competition in fi rst place were Brean- McPherson, a senior, averaged a able Mention All-State. Sagraves was of the State High School Golf Tour- ville was defeated 24-18 by the Clay the Mon Valley Ravens of the Park- na Mazzella in the 800-meter run, the double-double for the Lumberjacks one of the team’s leading hitters with nament held Tuesday, Oct,. 2, and County Lady Mustangs, winners of ersburg area on Saturday evening, 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter this past season by scoring more than an average of .345. Batting leadoff, Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Oglebay Resort the Western Division. May 5, at Nicholas County Memorial run, Haley Hinchman in the 100-me- 10 points and pulling down at least 10 he led the Grizzlies with seven dou- in Wheeling. Two Nicholas County High School Stadium. ter hurdles and the 300-meter hur- rebounds per game. bles and three triples. Richwood shot a two-day total of Grizzly wrestlers qualifi ed for the The Richwood High School La- dles, Ashley Burgess in the 200-me- Nicholas County High School Lady The Class AAA and Class A All- 566 in their sixth-place fi nish out of State High School Wrestling Tourna- dyjacks softball team won the Class ter dash, Hannah Brown in the long Grizzly basketball standout Shealyn State baseball and softball teams eight teams. ment as the result of their high fi nish- A Region 3 Section 1 crown with a jump, the 4 x 200-meter relay team, Shafer has been chosen to the Class were selected by the West Virginia Nicholas County High School es in the Class AAA Region 3 Wres- pair of victories over Midland Trail the 4 x 400-meter relay team, the 4 x AAA West Virginia 2nd Team Girls Sports Writers Association. Grizzly golf standout Drew Ward was tling Tournament held Saturday, Feb. at Richwood City Park. RHS defeat- 800-meter relay team and the shuttle All-State Basketball Team based on The Summersvillle 14- and named to the Class AA All-State Golf 18, at Ripley High School. ed Midland Trail 12-4 on May 2 and hurdle relay team. her outstanding performance last sea- 15-Year-Old Senior League Girls’ Team as the result of his outstanding Austin Stewart in the 170-pound 10-3 in championship game on May Second-place qualifi ers were Ja- son. Softball All-Stars won the District play at the State High School Golf class and Drew Hicks in the 3. mie Bailey in the 100-meter hurdles, Shafer, a center, led the Lady Griz- 8 title with a 24-3 victory over the Tournament. 182-pound class both fi nished second They were defeated 16-2 by Fay- 300-meter hurdles and high jump, zlies in several categories her junior Craigsville/Cherry District 14- and Ward fi red a two-day total of 163 to in the tournament to advance to the etteville in the Region 3 champion- Brown in the 100-meter dash, Shan- season including scoring in which she 15-Year-Old Softball All-Stars in the fi nish in a three-way tie for 7th place State High School Wrestling Tourna- ship game on May 17 at Richwood ley Amick in the 800-meter run and averaged 21.8 points per game which two-team tournament on Thursday overall in the fi eld of 39 Class AA ment held Feb. 23-25 at the Big San- City Park to complete a 19-8 season. the 4 x 100-meter relay team. was one of the higher scoring aver- evening, June 28, at Bob Hamrick golfers. dy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The Nicholas County High School Qualifying in third place were ages in the state. Little League in Craigsville. The top eight golfers in each class The top four fi nishers in each weight Lady Grizzly softball team won the Brandi Lough in the 800-meter run Receiving Class AAA Honor- Summersville advanced play in the are named to the all-state team so class qualifi ed for the State High Class AAA Region 3 Section 2 title and the 1600-meter run, Amick in able Mention All-State were senior 14-and 15-Year-Old Senior League with a three-way tie for seventh School Wrestling Tournament. by defeating the Woodrow Wilson the 400-meter dash, Drema Hinkle in forward Kristen McGirl and junior Softball State Tournament July 14-18 place, there were nine Class AA all- Richwood High School Lumber- Lady Flying Eagles twice on Wednes- the 100-meter hurdles, Brianna Farn- guard Lauren Young. at Beckley. state golfers. jack 195-pound class wrestler Curtis day, May 2, at Beckley. sworth in the high jump and Raven McGirl, a forward, was second on For the fi rst time int he history of Nicholas County High School Starcher qualifi ed for the State High NCHS defeated the home team Boggs in the discus. the teem in scoring with an average the school, the Richwood Middle Grizzly junior quarterback and de- School Wrestling Tournament with 8-0 in the fi rst game and 10-1 in the The Nicholas County High School of 10.4 points per game. Her 53 three- School Lumberjack cross country fensive back Tyler Sagraves was an outstanding showing in the Class second game of the two-team double Lady Grizzly track team had sever- point fi eld goals were tops on the team, coached by Lynn Sommers- named the West Virginia Army Iron A/AA Region 3 Wrestling Tourna- elimination tournament. al girls qualify for state competition team and one of the most in West Vir- ville, competed in a 3K cross coun- Man Award winner for the week of ment held Feb. 18 at Shady Spring They saw their season come to with high fi nishes in the Class AAA ginia. Young led the team in assists try event. Oct. 15. High School. an end with a narrow 2-1 loss to the Region 3 Track Meet held Thursday, with an average of 4.3 per game. She The team’s fi rst meet was the Bat- Starcher went 4-1 for the day in his Greenbrier East Lady Spartans in the May 10, at Laidley Field in Charles- was third on the team in rebounds tle Run Invitational held at Summers- third-place fi nish. Turn to SPORTS on 9-B Class AAA Region 3 semifi nals on ton. with 4.3 per contest and averaged 7.4 ville Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The Nicholas County High School Thursday evening, May 10, at Steph- Ashleigh Taylor had the lone fi rst- points and 1.5 steals per game. The West Virginia Storm, Sum- Grizzly wrestling team scored three anie Postalwait Field. NCHS fi nished place fi nish for the Lady Grizzlies The West Virginia Class A Boys’ mersville’s semi-pro football team, points to tie for 30th place overall in the season 18-11. winning the high jump. and Girls’ All-State Basketball Teams advanced to the championship game the Class AAA Division of the State Northside Chevrolet in Summers- Second-place qualifi ers were Mor- are selected by the West Virginia of the Mountain State Football High School Wrestling Tournament ville celebrated their re-grand open- gan Kesecker in the 800-meter run Sports Writers Association. League with a 50-34 victory over the held Feb. 23-25 at the Big Sandy Su- ing by hosting West Virginia Uni- and the 1600-meter run, Taylor in the The Summersville Little League West Virginia Crash of the Ceredo- perstore Arena in Huntington. versity Mountaineer men’s head 400-meter run and Autumn Tyree in baseball champions for the 2012 sea- Kenova area in semifi nal action on NCHS 170-pound class wrestler basketball coach Bob Huggins and the long jump. son were the Reds. They concluded Saturday evening, Aug. 18, at Nicho- Austin Stewart scored all three of the head Mountaineer women’s basket- Third-place qualifi ers were Alexis the season with an impressive 104 las County Memorial Stadium. Grizzly points by winning two of four ball coach Mike Carey on May 10. Brown in the 400-meter dash, Kes- runs scored while their opponents Summersville native Mike Bell of matches. The Summersville Middle School ecker in the 3200-meter run, Tyree combined scored only 38 runs. Charleston, the fi rst athlete inducted The Richwood High School Lum- Lady Bears track team won the Cen- in the 100-meter hurdles, the 4 x Northside Automotive in Sum- into the NCHS Athletic Hall of Fame, berjacks tied for 35th place overall in tral West Virginia Athletic Confer- 400-meter relay team and Taylor in mersville was the scene on Wednes- was inducted into the West Virginia the Class AA/A division of the State ence (CWVAC) track championships the discus. day evening, June 27, of a live Tech Athletic Hall of Fame in a cer- High School Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, May 5, at Dean Memo- The shuttle hurdle relay team was broadcast of the nightly Northside emony at Montgomery on Aug. held Feb. 23-25 at the Big Sandy Su- rial Field in Richwood. an at-large qualifi er with their fourth- Statewide Sportsline radio program. 24. perstore Arena in Huntington. The West Virginia Secondary place fi nish. The featured guest was West Vir- Mike played basketball RHS 195-pound class wrestler Schools Activities Commission The Nicholas County High School ginia University Mountaineer Head for Coach Neil Baisi from Curtis Starcher pinned his fi rst round (WVSSAC) announced that the Na- Grizzly boys’ track team also had Football Coach Dana Holgerson. A 1956–60. He averaged opponent to score all four points for tional Federation of High School some state meet qualifi ers as the re- highlight of the show was the unveil- 15.3 points per game in the Lumberjacks, which tied them for (NFHS) Coaches Association 2011 sult of high fi nishes in the Region 3 ing of the Mountaineers new grey his career at Tech. Mike 35th in the 42-team fi eld with Cal- Coach of the Year Award for soft- Class AAA meet. uniforms worn by the team this sea- also led the West Vir- houn County. ball went to veteran Nicholas County Xavier Tucker had the lone fi rst- son. ginia Confer- The Sixers won the 2012 Sum- High School head softball coach Ma- place fi nish for NCHS winning the Richwood High School ence in free mersville Biddy League Basketball rie Shaffer. 300-meter hurdles. Ladyjack softball play- A Team Tournament played March The award was presented to Shaf- Qualifying second was Tucker in er Toni Amick was cho- 12-13 and 16-17 at the Summersville fer at the State High School Softball the 110-meter hurdles. sen to the West Virginia Community Center gymnasium. Tournament at Jackson Park in Vien- A third-place qualifi er was the Class A Second Team The Sixers topped the Hawks 53- na May 23-24. shuttle hurdle relay team. All-State as the result of 32 in the A Team title game in front The Richwood High School Lum- Richwood High School Lumber- her outstanding play this of a raucous crowd on Saturday eve- berjack boys’ track team won the jack standout distance runner Andrew past season. ning, March 17. The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 7B

January 3, 2013 7B

Chamber holds open house

John Greer and Raymond Chapman enjoy a social hour Open House at the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce offi ce. In lieu of a regular monthly mem- will center around Boy Scouts. bership meeting, the Richwood Area Ray Moeller also spoke informally Chamber of Commerce held an Open about the progress of the HUB Blue- House on Dec. 17. No formal meet- print grant program, saying a team of ing was held. volunteers is in place and meetings Audrey Williams updated mem- would be scheduled soon to proceed bers on her work with the American with this revitalization project. The The combined choirs of RHS and RMS performed at “A Winter Festival of Music,” for a standing room only audience. Red Cross and “Retirement Times.” Chamber is partnering with the City The next issue of this publication of Richwood on this project. RHS Winter Concert a Delight Maxine Corbett jack Express were also traditional was also featured with the playing of niors in the band; the second offering Richwood Editor Christmas tunes. The crowd pleaser “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” was played by the students who make Richwood Moose Lodge The spotlight was defi nitely on here seemed to be the band’s version where again hoof beats were heard. up Director Greg James’ home room. youth and music when the Lumber- of Jingle Bells where the clop-clop “Silent Night” and “Joy to the Both groups were extremely profes- holds party for kids jack Express and the Lumberjack of horses hoofs was expertly done by World” each featured small ensem- sional and entertaining. Revue teamed to bring the sounds of the drummers. A percussion ensemble bles. The fi rst spotlighted all the se- One of the all time favorites per- Christmas to a standing room only, formed each holiday season in the appreciative audience. band’s lineup of songs, “White Beautiful music rang out loud and Christmas,” was as good as it gets for clear on Dec. 19 for the winter festival this yuletide favorite. Many thought of music production. The fi rst group it rivaled the Lawrence Welk band’s to perform was the Revue, featuring version of this song. the combined choirs of Richwood The audience joined in singing a High and Richwood Middle Schools. quartet of traditional carols with Vick- The songs were familiar. From “The ie Nutter lending her beautiful sopra- First Noel” to “Jingle Bell Rock,” the no voice as the lead singer. sounds involved both soft sounds and Director James introduced his upbeat rhythm. There were a few so- mother, Helen James, a special guest los, one by an exceptional voice, that in the audience. The delightful Mrs. of Tabitha Blankenship. Tabitha’s James turned 90 on Christmas Day. voice came through loud and clear on It was obvious she thoroughly en- every song offered. joyed her son’s students. She met The number that brought the crowd many band members and their parents to its feet was the offering of “God during the reception which followed Bless The USA,” sung with much the performance. feeling. There were 36 chorus members and The fi ve seniors who will gradu- nearly 125 band members who enter- A special guest for the annual Lumberjack Express win- First on Santa’s lap at the Richwood Moose Lodge ate with the Class of 2013 were intro- ter concert was Director Greg James’ mother, Helen, who tained for this annual Christmas time duced by director Michael Fox. gift of music. Christmas Party was Emily Trivolette. The songs played by the Lumber- turned 90 on Christmas Day.

Richwood Firemen sponsor Santa visit

Anxiously waiting for Santa to arrive to distribute goodies fur- nished by Moose Lodge 770 was fi ve-year-old Cody Wright.

All the members of the Richwood Volunteer Firemen who were helping with the NOEL party on Saturday before Christmas posed with the jolly Jeff Bess, chairman of the NOEL party, old gentlemen who had delighted all the kids who received a bag of gifts. paused for a little rest on Santa’s knee.

Showing off the bike she won at the Moose Christmas Party was Christa Randall. One of the bike winners at the Moose party was an Maxine Corbett excited Jacob Beeman. Richwood Editor Cody Wright requested a collie Autumn Holcomb gave Santa a Moose Lodge 770 invited children The fi rst to sit on Santa’s lap was puppy while on Santa’s lap at from birth through age 12 to an annu- Emily Trivolette, a seven-year-old the RVFD NOEL party. big hug at the fi remen’s party. The darling of the Richwood Volunteer Fire Department al Christmas party on Dec. 16, where who asked the Jolly Old Gent for a NOEL party was three-week-old Jeffrey Richardson. gifts were distributed and pizza was doll. Maxine Corbett in this home and when fi remen re- the food of the day. Each child re- Door prizes were won by Jackson Richwood Editor turned to the station house, a plan ceived a bag of wrapped gifts, a bag Smith, Dakota McGrath, Wyatt Sha- Once again, as it has for more than was formulated. kids all over town looked forward to sit on Santa’s lap for a little chat, en- just seeing Santa drive by in the fi re joyed the fi rehouse’s special brand of fruit and candy, and an opportu- fer, Kaitlyn Taylor, Dalton Strader half a century, the Richwood Vol- There were many businesses in nity to whisper in Santa’s ear. In ad- and Marcie Carden. unteer Fire Department made sure Richwood at that time. The fi remen truck. of pizza, prepared by the fi re house that those children whose parents canvassed all the stores to secure As the cost of fi ghting fi res chef, Jimmy Hinkle, and then took dition, names were drawn for door Bikes went to James Shafer, El- are having a rough time fi nancially replacement gifts for this family. climbed, with gasoline a major ex- home a huge bag of wrapped gifts. prizes and bikes were given to a boy lie McGrath, Hayden Mullins, Talon would have presents under the tree That was the start of the modern day pense, the fi remen changed their Santa reported the most request- and girl from each age group. Riley, Jacob Beeman, Shayley John- on Christmas morning. This long Nicholas Order of Elves ( N.O.E.L.) schedule and arranged for the kids ed gifts were iPods, lots of bikes and Jennever Frame assisted San- ston, Josh Keffer and Christa Ran- tradition started with what the fi re- Christmas giving. to come together for a party, held at skates, three puppies, and one re- ta. This “elf” is a 13-year-old sev- dall. men do best; fi ghting a house fi re. In the beginning, Santa jumped the fi re station. That tradition contin- quest for world peace. enth-grader who is a member of the Kids and parents fi lled the large The Richwood volunteers had on a fi re truck on Christmas Eve and ues to grow and indeed thrive as this Jeff Bess served as chairman for Richwood Middle School National Moose Lodge to overfl owing with been called out to fi ght a Christmas traveled around Richwood, stopping year’s party can document. the party, with the entire roster of Honor Society. She was the keeper more than 100 children receiving Eve fi re. The blaze destroyed every- at the homes of those who need- A total of 168 kids, representing volunteer fi remen assisting. It is an 67 families, were served this year. understatement to say a good time of extra, unwrapped toys that Santa presents to place under their tree for thing, including the presents waiting ed a little help in supplying Christ- gave to each child. Christmas morning. under the tree. There were children mas for their children. However, all The children had the opportunity to was had by all! 8B — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle

Rahall Meets with carrying handguns in his car. I am scary. I don’t feel like being the Dear Harried Holidays, never comfortable about the en- ‘lock police’ as it is virtually im- Can you have a frank discussion West Virginia Farm Bureau tire situation, but it is especially possible when they come and go with your brother about how you diffi cult when he comes to visit at several times a day while they are feel and that you would like him my house as he plans to come and staying with us. to only bring what he can lock in Send correspondence to: stay several days over the holi- I love my brother and his fami- his glovebox? Certainly, he can Point of View, 718 Broad Street, days. I enjoy my brother and his ly, but with the recent carnage in have an appreciation of your feel- Summersville WV 26651 wife’s company, but I am always Connecticut and all the discussion ings no matter how adamant he may feel about his right to carry a Holidays with Yosemite Sam? afraid someone is going to get about the danger of guns, I don’t their hands on that gun and hurt want to spend the entire holidays gun. It seems that no matter how someone. They are somewhat ca- with him fretting about every- he feels, that he could honor his Dear Point of View, own desire to be equipped and re- I have a couple of young chil- sual about locking the doors to one’s safety. their car, so it becomes even more Harried Holidays spect your desire to have every- dren and a brother who insists on one be safe.

GSC Teacher Education Program Receives Accreditation from NCATE Pictured, left to right, with Rahall in his Washington offi ce are Re- The Glenville State College possess the requisite knowledge, to have experts come in from out- graduated in December with a Bach- gional Director/State Board Member Philip Gregg; John Pitsenbarg- Teacher Education program has been skills, and dispositions to effectively side and confi rm that for you. The elor of Arts Degree in Education er of Mount Nebo, State Vice President; Charles Wilfong, WV Farm granted continuing accreditation for teach diverse learners and to have an NCATE team that came to Glen- with specializations in Elementary Bereau President; and Don Michael, Director of Government Affairs the next seven years through the Na- impact on student learning. Teacher ville State College for the onsite Education (K-6) and Math (5-9). He tional Council for Accreditation of candidates must know and under- visit told us that we had developed has already been hired by the Nich- As lawmakers deliberate legisla- dustry is important to our state and Teacher Education (NCATE). The stand the subject matter they plan a wonderful system of collabora- olas County Board of Education to tive options for a multi-year Farm region and can contribute to our GSC Teacher Education Program to teach and be able to teach effec- tion with our public school partners teach math at Summersville Middle Bill, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W. ability to compete locally and na- has been accredited every year since tively so that all students learn. The and that we should be proud of that School. Va.) recently met with represen- tionally,” said Rahall. “If we are to 1954 when NCATE was founded. U.S. Department of Education, the fact,” said Dr. Kevin Cain, GSC As- “The teacher training that I re- tatives of the West Virginia Farm diversify our economy and bring “Congratulations to Glenville Council for Higher Education Ac- sociate Professor of Education and ceived at Glenville State College Bureau to discuss issues of con- new jobs to our region, we must State College. This NCATE accred- creditation, and the West Virginia Dean of Teacher Education. “Teach- has defi nitely prepared me to be a cern and importance to the agricul- continue to support initiatives that itation decision indicates that the Department of Education recognize er education students will benefi t successful teacher. I am entering my ture industry in the Mountain State. promote innovation in our farming Teacher Education unit and its pro- NCATE as a professional accred- from GSC’s NCATE accreditation chosen career with the confi dence Among the delegation was Farm sector, and help our farmers to im- grams meet the rigorous standards iting body for teacher preparation. by continuing to be eligible for jobs that my GSC professors have given Bureau State Vice President John prove their productivity and com- set forth by the professional edu- NCATE and the Teacher Education in West Virginia and across the na- me the knowledge and skills that are Pitsenbarger of Mount Nebo. petitiveness.” cation community,” said James G. Accreditation Council (TEAC) have tion,” he added. necessary to be an effective teach- “West Virginia’s agriculture in- Cibulka, Council President. consolidated and are now transi- Twenty-two GSC students have er. It is amazing how many of the NCATE is recognized by the U. S. tioning into the Council for the Ac- completed their requirements for great teachers that we have in West Department of Education as a spe- creditation of Educator Preparation graduation including student teach- Virginia received their degrees from cialized accrediting body for schools (CAEP). ing during the fall semester and will GSC,” said Keiper. His wife Sarah and colleges. In NCATE’s stan- “It is one thing to think that you be entering the teaching profes- is also a teacher and a GSC gradu- dards-based accreditation system, are doing a good job at preparing sion. Several have already accepted ate. The couple lives in Summers- institutions must provide evidence tomorrow’s teachers, and it is a to- teaching positions. ville with their children Spencer and that teacher education candidates tally different and wonderful thing Bryan Keiper of Summersville Reed.

Have you ever wondered who the newsmakers were in the days gone by? Read what The Nicholas Chronicle reported 48 years ago on December 31, 1964: Craigsville Youth Exhibits Sculpture Volunteers at Santa’s Workshop Philip Berry of Craigsville, sophomore art student at Glenville Santa’s Workshop at The Family Center gave area children the opportu- State College, has had several wood-sculptured fi gurines on nity to make Christmas crafts to give to their families. There were plenty display in the showcase in the Administration building. of cookies and punch and a photo session with Santa. Everyone had a jolly Berry was introduced to sculpturing by his cousin less than a time. TFC’s newest volunteer, Dakota Lawson, from Richwood High School, year ago. In that time he has made approximately 20 fi gurines. helped organize the event and took all of the photographs. The fi gurines are carved from hardwood and then rubbed with linseed oil or fl oor wax for luster. Time consumed by each fi gure is usually 20 to 30 hours. Recently Berry sent three pieces of his work—a heron and a cat made of apple, and a bittern made of walnut—to the Mint Museum in Charlotte, N.C., to be entered in a national art contest. He also displayed his work at the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair at Ripley this summer. Berry is one of approximately 140 members of the West Virginia Art Guild, “Mercury” reporter for the Art Club, active Santa with sisters Canessa Taylor & Christa & Chaya Randall in BSF, and Baptist representative on the campus religious council. Swiss News Weather from Mount Nebo The following adults and young people gathered last Wednesday at the Simms Methodist Church to fi x baskets for the needy families of the community for Christmas: Pete and Compiled by National Weather Service observer Rusty Moses Madge Gilbert, Page Kuntz, Virginia Burnette, Sandy Carr, • Precipitation for Dec. 2012: 5.23” Connie Hinkle, Bruce Smith, Larry Dale Kiser, and Eunice • Snow for Dec. 2012: 9.93” Carr. • Elevation: 1,950 feet Mr. and Mrs. James C. Keith and son, Jeff, of Hyattsville, Md., were recent guests of their parents, Mrs. Radie Beckus Date Hi/Lo Temperature Precipitation Snow of Swiss and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Keith of Beech Glen. Dec. 22 ------26°/22° ------.52 ------8.1 Poe News Mr. and Mrs. Carol Cavendish of Indianapolis, Ind., spent Dec. 23 ------25°/7° ------0 ------0 the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. Emogene Dec. 24 ------45°/22° ------0 ------0 Cavendish, and her mother, Mrs. Doris Ford, of White Dec. 25 ------41°/31° ------.13” ------0 Water. The young couple were married at “The Little Methodist Church” in Indianapolis, Ind., on Nov. 30. He is employed there Dec. 26 ------40°/36° ------.28” ------0 by an aircraft company. Dec. 27 ------37°/24° ------.40” ------.8” Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bettie of Flint, Mich., spent Christmas here Left to Right: Terry Groves, Dakota Lawson, Darlene with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gray. Conard, Guy Foster, Santa, Karen Howerton Dec. 28 ------25°/23° ------0 ------0 Lowell Hanshaw is spending a 20-day leave from the Army with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hanshaw. Chronicle Goes Overseas The Chronicle will be going to Lt. Col. B.D. McClung, c-o APO New York, N.Y., for the next year as a Christmas gift from Miss Belle Dotson. Members Selected For High School Thespian Society Although the new senior members have already been accepted into the Thespian Society at Nicholas County High School, they will not be initiated until the junior members have been accepted at a later date. Seniors joining the Thespians this year are Brenny McLaughlin, Carolyn Jarrell, Danny Hypes, Sandy Carr, Francis Lipsinic, Peggy Breckinridge, Mike Grose, Donna Johnson, Larry Sapp, Judy Epling, Patty Kincaid, Lois Moses, Lee Legg, Betsy Dotson, Martha McCutcheon, and Fred Donahue.

Call Kenny Baker or Sherry Alderman for your insurance needs.

Jim Lively Insurance Kenneth Baker 669 West Webster Road, Summersville, WV 26651 (304) 872-4800 OAK HILLPT. PLEASANTWHITE HALLS. CHARLESTONBECKLEY LEWISBURG (304) 465-5685 (304) 675-2739 (304) 333-5240 (304) 768-1234 ((304) 256-7510 (304) 645-3249 The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 9B

SPORTS Oct. 27, at Ona. AA playoffs on Friday evening, Nov. the Class AA Region 4 Section and 647 service receptions. She was SMS varsity The Nicholas County High School 16, at Wayne. 1 Tournament played at Herbert second on the team in service aces Continued from page 6B Grizzly football team assured The No. 9-rated Grizzlies fi nished Hoover High School on Friday, Nov. with 75. Sagraves received the award for themselves of a berth in the Class AA the season 7-4 overall. 2. NCHS defeated Sissonville and Named Class AA Honorable Bears defeat his outstanding performance on both playoffs with a 42-23 victory over The Summersville Little Bears then Herbert Hoover in the sectional Mention All-State was senior hitter offense and defense in the Grizzlies the Mingo Central Miners on Friday varsity midget league football team title game. Nicole Hamilton. Hamilton led the Clay County 28-14 victory over River View on evening, Oct. 26, at Nicholas County won the Mountain Lake Football In the Region 4 championship team in blocks with 377 and also Friday evening, Oct. 19. Memorial Stadium. It marked the Conference Varsity Super Bowl with match, Herbert Hoover edged the block points with 117. The Summersville Middle On offense, Sagraves topped the Grizzlies fi fth appearance in the a 30-0 shutout win over the Cowen Lady Grizzlies three games to two. The Class AA All-State Volleyball School Bears varsity basketball Grizzlies in rushing with 101 yards playoffs in the last six seasons with Raiders on Sunday evening, Nov. Both teams qualifi ed for the State Team was selected by the West team got back on the winning track on 12 carries. He also completed the previous four being in Class 11, at Nicholas County Memorial High School Volleyball Tournament Virginia Sports Writers Association. with a 31-22 victory over the Clay 6 of 18 passes for 118 yards. He AAA. Stadium. with the Lady Huskies advancing Three Nicholas County High County Mustangs for their second accounted for 219 yards of offense. The long awaited and much The victory completed a perfect as Region 4 champion and the Lady School Grizzly football players were win in fi ve contests. On defense, Sagraves intercepted anticipated renewal of the football 10-0 season for the Little Bears. Grizzlies as runners-up. named to the West Virginia Class a River View pass and returned it 65 Strong play in the fi rst and fourth rivalry between the Nicholas County The Summersville Little Bears Nicholas County High School AA All-State football team based quarters by the Bears proved to be yards for his second touchdown of High School Grizzlies and the junior varsity football team won the Grizzly senior soccer standout upon their outstanding play this past the game. the difference in the game. Richwood High School Lumberjacks Super Bowl in the junior varsity Andrew Ray has been chosen Class season. Summersville played well early By being named the Iron Man of was delayed until 2013 thanks to division of the Mountain Lake AA Honorable Mention All-State Selected Class AA Second Team on both ends of the fl oor and bolted the Week, Sagraves became a fi nalist Superstorm Sandy which dumped Football Conference with an 18-6 Boys’ Soccer. The selection was All-State on defense was junior nose to receive the West Virginia Army up to three feet of snow in the county victory over the Webster Springs made based upon his outstanding guard Austin Hill. Hill had a team- to an 11-3 fi rst quarter lead. Iron Man of the Year Award. Oct. 29 and 30. Mountaineers junior varsity on play this past season. high 142 tackles for an average of SMS went cold in the second For the fi rst time in school history, The game was originally scheduled Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, at Ray was selected to the Class AA 12.9 tackles per game and made 26 quarter adding just two points Nicholas County High School hosted to be played on Friday evening, Nicholas County Memorial Stadium. Honorable Mention All-State Team solo stops. while the Mustangs put eight points a high school Regional Cross Country Nov. 2, at Dean Memorial Field in The victory gave the Little Bears as a defender. Ray led the Grizzlies Sophomore running back Wil on the scoreboard to make it 13-11 Meet when the Region IV Class Richwood. a fi nal overall record of 9-1 for the this past season with eight assists and Mayes was chosen Class AA Special at halftime. AA/A Cross Country Meet was held Although much of the three to season. was the fi fth leading goal scorer with Honorable Mention All-State. Mayes The two teams traded points in Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Battle Run four feet of snow in the Richwood The Summersville Little Bears three goals. was the Grizzlies leading rusher with the third quarter with the Bears Recreation Area of Summersville area had melted by Friday, Dean Flag Football Team won the The All-State Boys’ Soccer Teams 716 yards on 127 carries and scored having a slim 9-8 edge to lead 22- Lake near Summersville Dam. Memorial Field was deemed to be in Mountain Lake Midget League were selected by the West Virginia 12 touchdowns. On defense, Mayes 19 with one quarter remaining. The Nicholas County High School too bad of a condition to play on it. Football Conference fl ag football High School Soccer Coaches had 125 tackles at linebacker for an Lady Grizzly cross country team The Bears played better defen- Also, the resources needed to clean Association. average of 11.4 per game which was sively in the fourth quarter holding won the Coalfi eld Conference girls’ out Nicholas County Memorial Two Nicholas County High second on the team. Named Class AA cross country championship title on the visitors to three points while Stadium where is was School standout volleyball players Honorable Mention All-State was staying consistent with 9 points and Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, at Little proposed that the game and their coach were selected senior defensive end Dustyn Murphy. Beaver State Park. be played instead to participate in the North- He was third on the team with 107 settled for the 9 point win. Richwood High School girls’ of at Richwood South All-Star Volleyball tackles or 9.7 per contest. Murphy Jacob Grose topped the Bears standout runner Breanna Mazzella were being used for Game played on Sunday, led the team in two categories with in scoring with 14 points. Car- earned the title of Coalfi eld recovery efforts Dec. 2, at Woodrow 28 solo tackles and 15 quarterback ter Sweeney had 7 points, Domi- Conference Champion, dominating elsewhere in the Wilson High School. sacks. nick LeRose 6 and Tanner Dobson the race for the fi rst place fi nish. county. Chosen to play for The Class AA All-State football 4. Grose and Sweeney each had a Mazzella fi nished the race with a NCHS fi nished the Class AA/A South team was selected by the West three-pointer. time of 21:31.34. No. 9 in the Class team from NCHS were Virginia Sports Writers Association. Dobson pulled down 11 rebounds The Nicholas County High School AA West Virginia senior hitter Shayla Stear Two Richwood High School senior and Sweeney 8. LeRose had 2 as- Lady Grizzly cross country team ran Secondary Schools and senior back row libero football players earned recognition sists. to a third place fi nish in the Region Activities Commission Lauren Young. last week on the Class A all-state IV Class AA/A meet to qualify for SMS was 3 of 8 from the free ratings and qualifi ed for the Lady Grizzly Head Volleyball team announced by the West Virginia throw line. the State High School Cross Country post-season playoffs. They lost a Coach Marie Shaffer was an assistant Sports Writers Association. meet held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Cabell SMS will play at Braxton County tiebreaker in the rating system with coach for the Class AA/A South Quarterback/safety Zach Bennett on Friday, Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and Midland High School in Ona. No. 8 Ritchie County to drop to the division Super Bowl with a 46-22 team. received special honorable mention The RHS girls placed second No. 9 position. victory over the Cowen Raiders fl ag Three Nicholas County High and offensive guard/linebacker host Glade on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at overall in the Class AA/A Region 8:30 p.m. The Grizzly football team captured football team on Sunday afternoon, School Lady Grizzly volleyball Corey Chambers made the honorable CCMS 3 8 8 3 - 22 III meet at Pikeview High School to their fi rst playoff victory in school Nov. 11, at Nicholas County players were recognized for their mention list. earn their qualifi cation. history with a 31-7 victory over the Memorial Stadium. outstanding play this past season by Bennett ran for 1,461 yards in SMS 11 2 9 9 - 31 Individually, Charles Bard of No. 8 Ritchie County Rebels on For the fi rst time in school history, being named to the Class AA All- nine games this past season, passed Richwood ran to a fi fth place fi nish to Friday evening, Nov. 9, at Ellenboro Nicholas County High School State volleyball team. for 275 yards and accounted for 22 automatically qualify among the top in the fi rst round of the Class AA advanced to the State High School Chosen Class AA Second Team touchdowns. 10 male runners to advance to state football playoffs. Volleyball Tournament played All-State were senior hitter Shayla Chambers led the Richwood competition. The Grizzly football team saw Friday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. Stear and senior back row libero defense from his linebacker position The Nicholas County High School their 2012 season come to an end 10, at the Charleston Civic Center Lauren Young. and helped anchor an offensive line Lady Grizzly cross country team with a 47-0 shutout loss at the hands Coliseum. Stear topped the team in several that opened holes for Bennett and placed 9th overall in the fi eld of of the Class AA No. 1 and defending Dropping from Class AAA to Class categories including kills with 282 other RHS running backs. Chambers 11 teams in the Class AA/A girls’ state champion Wayne Pioneers in AA this season, NCHS advanced to and service aces with 92. had a team-best 129 tackles and one division at the State High School the quarterfi nal round of the Class state competition by fi rst winning Young led the team with 247 digs fumble recovery in nine games. Cross Country Meet held Saturday,

demonstrations. I have a lot of work in a three ring binder, and submit- grow fi fteen feet tall and six feet times. Demonstration classes need a plays, and handout paperwork start- to get fi nished the fi rst six months of ted it. We didn’t do so badly. The wide don’t make good foundation good handout to complete the learn- ed. This year I can’t wait to sip on a 2013. I’m looking forward to get- auditor asked for a couple of items plantings, but explain that to some- ing experience. Handouts provide a mug of hot chocolate and fi nish the ting snowed in for a few days and we never thought to include. It was one who feels lucky to get the dona- future reference so we can have fun paperwork while watching it snow. having the time to complete some the fi rst audit I’d been through where tion. The problem is when the plant- in class. I think the beginning of a tradition paperwork. The Master Garden- the auditor wanted to see a copy of ing is done a groundskeeper is left I am keeping logs of every chem- is forming. The South can have the er Association is almost upgraded the bank signature card. The auditor behind to care for the garden. We ical and addition to the soil at my eighty degree plus winters. I would to the new WVU “Best Practice” also wanted a blank page to show no have just planted a dozen things they place for certifi cation as organic by rather have the snow covered ever- standard. A new standard meant minutes if we held no business meet- never heard of before and they don’t the USDA. Organic certifi cation re- green trees outside my big picture a review and rewrite of all the pol- ing. I included write ups of meetings know how to care for these plants. quires a minimum of three years of window and a mug of hot chocolate icies and by-laws. After a year we and special events with the minutes The solution to this conundrum is record keeping. Let’s not discuss the covered in melting marshmallows. are ready for the fi nal proofread and because the minutes of an associa- paperwork. I have been creating paperwork necessary to fi le a Farm Boil the water, open a new bag of Paperwork publishing. I started a newsletter for tion are the historical record of the plant profi les to go into a notebook Schedule F for Uncle Sam. The IRS marshmallows, let it snow, and bring the gardeners. The choir sings bet- group. Robert’s Rules of Order al- for the groundskeepers. All the in- requires paperwork in abundance. on the gardening paperwork. I’m For a gardener I do a lot of paper- ter when each member uses the same lows for recording the fun things formation on watering, dividing, and I’d much rather be in the garden dig- ready. work. WVU counts volunteer time music. Groups do better when they groups do and fi ling the stories with pruning they need in one handy loca- ging and not inside fi lling out forms. Got questions, call 304-846-2754, at the equivalent of $18.75 per hour have a newsletter, no matter how the minutes. The auditor hadn’t seen tion. Plant profi les helped us sell out My winter herbs are not a very time 304-872-7898, or email cactus15@ for a paid employee. I turned in time simple, to keep them all informed of this done before. We’ll have it all of heirloom tomato plants in a few consuming garden. I used the snow hotmail.com, BettesBeds.blogspot. cards totaling greater than 800 hours events and opportunities. ready next time. hours. I never did think the plastic in days last year to get the best prac- com. last year. My volunteer time equals This year we went through our fi rst Planting and redoing several gar- tag in a plant gave enough informa- tice handbook, plant profi les, dis- a $15,000 part time employee. The WVU fi nancial audit. It was just an- dens created an unforeseen prob- tion. I also create a Velcro display New Year is here. I can’t wait to get other IG (Inspector General) inspec- lem this past year. Sometimes you full of pictures and an information- my copy of the Extension Service tion to this retired army girl. Some work with donated plants. You get al handout for each new program I Gardening Calendar. I am already in the association were very worried. what you are given and do your best present. Gardening is more paper- booking speaking engagements and We prepared our paperwork, put it to make it all showy. Shrubs that work than you can imagine some- Shift into savings sugar tend to have little dietary value of cancer recurrence and improved and contribute to unwanted weight overall survival. Active survivors Dear Senior Support gain. benefi t from improved heart and gear. Avoid dietary supplements when lung function, muscle strength, bal- By Nancy I. Kuss possible. No study has shown that a ance, mood, energy, self-esteem and supplement helps protect against fu- quality of life. “A helping community voice for senior citizens ture cancers or improve long-term Get at least 150 minutes of mod- and their families....” survival. Some suggest dietary sup- erate aerobic activity (brisk walk- Jerry Givens, Agent 5HÀQDQFH\RXUFDUORDQZLWK6WDWH)DUP plements may do more harm than ing, light gardening) or 75 minutes 6WDWH)DUP$JHQW %DQN®DQG\RXFRXOGVDYHDOPRVWRQ Life after cancer more years after their diagnosis, and good. Unless your doctor specifi - of vigorous activity (jogging, heavy 2QH&DUWHU/DQH \RXUPRQWKO\SD\PHQWV 59.5 percent of them were ages 65 cally recommends a supplement be- gardening) a week. If you have lim- 6XPPHUVYLOOH:9 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® %XV Dear Senior Support, and older. cause you have a defi ciency, try to ited mobility, try to avoid long peri- C If you’re a cancer survivor, you Compelling new evidence sug- get your nutrients from food sources. ods of inactivity. At the least, try to $//0(72'$< know that completing your treat- gests that as a cancer survivor you Achieve and maintain a healthy move around in three 30 minute in- ments was just one step in your can- can plan an active role in preventing weight. Obesity is a major risk fac- crements each day. cer journey. Transitioning to recov- recurrence and improving your long- tor for many cancers. Increasing ev- * * * * ery brings its own set of challenges, term survival. For the fi rst time, the idence shows that excessive weight Do you have a question or com- not the least worrying that your can- American Cancer Society (ACS) is is a good indicator of cancer recur- ment on this or any related subjects cer may return. issuing formal Nutrition and Physi- rence or poor overall survival out- concerning senior citizens? Please The good news is that a combina- cal Activity Guidelines for Cancer look. write to “Dear Senior Support” care tion of earlier diagnoses and better Survivors. The guidelines, backed Be physically active. Studies of of The Nicholas Chronicle, Box treatment has resulted in more can- by years of research, advise how to people with breast, colorectal, pros- 1070, North Wales, Pennsylvania ([DPSOHLVIRULOOXVWUDWLRQSXUSRVHVRQO\DQGPD\QRWUHÁHFWFXUUHQWRǥHUVORDQWHUPVRULQWHUHVWUDWHV cer survivors living disease free or improve survival and help prevent tate and ovarian cancers consistent- 19436 or E-Mail us at SUPPORT- ,WLVEDVHGRQPRQWKO\SD\PHQWVRQDPRQWKWHUPYHKLFOHORDQDWDUDWHRI$35D with stable disease. More than 13.7 recurrence or the development of a ly point to an association between [email protected]. SXUFKDVHSULFHDQGD6WDWH)DUP%DQNUHÀQDQFHUDWHRI$35 million cancer survivors are living in second primary cancer. Some of the regular exercise and decreased risk  6WDWH)DUP%DQN)6%%ORRPLQJWRQ,/ the United States, according to the ACS’s recommendations include: Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Eat a healthy diet and fi ll your vention. An estimated 64.8 percent plate with a large variety of whole of cancer survivors lived for fi ve or grains and colorful fruits and veg- etables. Research has associated a high intake of vegetables, fruits and Stump whole grains with a decreased rate of cancer recurrence. Aim for two to Grinding and three cups of vegetables and one and one-half cups of fruit daily. Brush Limit red meat and added sugar. Colon cancer survivors who con- Chipping sumed a high intake of red meat and Call Tim sugar had a decreased rate of overall survival from cancer and other con- 304-872-5588 ditions. Although studies have not tied a high intake of sugar to can- 304-619-6250 cer recurrence, foods high in added 10B — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY

SUMMERSVILLE JOE’S BETTER... JIM BURDETTE LICENSE FENCE Contracting, Inc. Specializing in all your FASTER. SERVICE fencing needs – whether it be 304-872-1703 commercial or residential! INSURED - 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE - W.Va. License #028231 • Chain Link • Post and 305 Jackson Ave. Rail • Board • Privacy ALL TYPES OF HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIRS Summersville, W.Va. • Vinyl • Barbwire - NEW HOMES - ALL KINDS OF REMODELING - • Woven Wire • High 26651 Tension • Razor Ribbon • • Decks • Garages • New roofs and All size gates and electric openers! • Sidewalks • Cement Slabs roof repair METAL ROOFING • Driveway • Gravel • Bobcat 872-1187 Installation also! • All types of plumbing • Excavator All types of (304) 872-8808 304-872-0490 • Dumptruck available • 550 Dozer title work, CELL: (304) 640-4307 • Insulation: Ceiling and Floor - • Ditch Witch Call us for an estimate! 704 Professional Park Dr., Free Inspection • Gravel driveways Temporary tags, Our motto is: Do all things Suite B, Summersville Transfers as unto the Lord. www.gauleyriverpt.com

CELEBRATE BANKRUPTCY Central West Virginia Why Not? Blue Ridge RECOVERY Aging Services, Inc. C ALVIN M USIC ! Guitars $750 plus filing fee, simple Chapter 7 Dealing with life’s hurts, Do You Need habits and hang-ups. “YES” Every Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy, Deeds, Help? Thursday Title Exams, Real Estate Matters, Civil Litigation, Adoption, Wills & Trusts, Power of We are Your One-Stop Lewis M. Ball • [email protected] at 7 p.m. Attorney, Estates, Personal Injury Re source Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summersville Fo r all of Your CALVIN MUSIC Where Friends Meet Friends! Baptist Church PHILLIP J. TISSUE, ATTORNEYAT LAW I n-Home Care Needs. Family Life Center Over 38 Years Experience We buy vintage guitars • Your Blue Ridge acoustic guitar dealer 304-469-4431 Call 765-3668 AXL solid body guitars with EMG design • Watch@Learn Books For information call 303 Jones Avenue • Oak Hill Kustom amplification of all watts • Many brands of used guitars 872-1361 Saturday Appointments Available 1-800-814-8514 Just 8 miles East down Rt. 41 across from the Calvin Post Office. STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE Rooster’s Deeken BANKRUPTCY Steam S ELF S TORAGE $75000* Cleaning *Plus filing fee Hot Water Pressure Washing U NITS Will Clean: (304) 574-9111 k Vinyl Siding at Mount Nebo 100 Riveria Road k Sidewalks or toll free 1-888-574-9111 SECURE SELF STORAGE k Parking Lots — Various Sizes — NORTHSIDE DRIVE, SUMMERSVILLE CILIBERTI LAW OFFICE, PLLC k Vehicles Contact the Ferguson Office Building k Equipment A debt relief agency 872-3609 111 East Maple Ave., Fayetteville, W.Va. 872-4841, Ext. 0 or Please Call Cell Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., Attorney at Law Toll Free 1-800-872-4844, Ext. 0 304-872-6115 (304) 767-8161

Your Total Site Contractor WV32734 Quality Since 1990 Carol Rogers, Agent HOURS: Highway 41 ajmcorporation.com Mon.–Fri. 305 Jackson Ave. Summersville, WV 8 a.m.–5 p.m . 304-872-9133 Sat. 8 a.m.–2 p.m . Summersville, WV 26651 Dozers • Excavators • Dump Trucks Clearing • Tree, Stump & Debris Removal • Demolition Brakes • Rotors • Tune-Ups Homesites • Road Construction Induction Cleaning • Transmission Service Topsoil • Fill Dirt Now represents Water Lines • Sewer Lines • Underground Power All shocks and struts carry a lifetime warranty Heavy Hauling • Welding TIRES FOR LIGHT TRUCKS – PASSENGER CARS New Home Construction • Remodeling All tires mounted and balanced FREE. New valve stem with every tire purchase. Plumbing • Electrical Concrete and Foundations • Hvac Installations CUSTOM DUAL EXHAUST with performance mufflers. We have home, auto, commercial, mortgage Call us today for a FREE estimate - 304-619-8513 Highway 41, 1/2 mile off Route 19, north towards Craigsville information, life and disability coverage. SOUNDWAVESMUSIC DONDALDSON’S GREENHOUSE & LANDSCAPING “Helping to Set Your Music in Motion” Nicholas County’s Most Complete Garden Center www.soundwavesmusic.com IN •Landscape Design & Maintenance COME SEE US at the •Landscape & Grounds Maintenance •Landscape Lighting WALMART SHOPPING CENTER ADVERTISE •Pavers & Retaining Walls - Authorized Dealer - THIS SPACE! •Seeding & Sod Taylor Guitars • Schecter Guitars •Water Features Deering Banjos • Rivera Amplification Only $74.50 per month! •Pruning & Trimming - Also Available - Call 304-872-2251 •Commercial & Residential Lessons • Instrument Repair Licensed, Insured and Bonded in WV #038634 Print Music • PA Needs or 800-640-5807 and MORE! (304) 846-6318 or (304) 651-6318 304-872-9330 1653 Richwood Road, Richwood, WV Store Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday www.donaldsonslandscaping.com

QUALITY QUALITY BODY SHOP BODY SHOP SOCIAL SECURITY QUALITY BODY SHOP Free Estimates • Collision Repair • QUALITY DISABILITY Call Matt Crosby DRIVELINE DRIVELINE QUALITY QUALITY DRIVELINE DRIVELINE 987 Ridgeview Drive AND S.S.I. Drive Line Service • Rollback Available Mt. Lookout, WV All Work Guaranteed! If you want it done NOWHAS A (304) 574-9111 right, call Quality Body Shop! TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST or toll free 1-888-574-9111 987 Ridgeview Drive, Mt. Lookout, WV 26678 Free telephone consultation phone: 304-872-0716 • fax: 304-872-0717 Automatic or Standard toll free: 1-866-561-0716 Rebuilt or New No fee charged unless claim is successful. WE DO BOATS, MOTORCYCLES, Call Vern for a Free CILIBERTI LAW OFFICE, PLLC LARGE TRUCKS AND RVs ALSO! Estimate 111 East Maple Ave., Fayetteville, W.Va. 304-872-4255 Anthony Ciliberti, Jr., Attorney at Law W.Va. State Bar I.D. No 7609 Transmission Specialist – Call Vern: 304-872-4255

The N icholas 718 BROAD STREET, SUMMERSVILLE, W. VA. 26651 • 16 EAST MAIN STREET, RICHWOOD, W.VA. 26261 SUMMERSVILLE PHONE 872-2251 • RICHWOOD PHONE 846-2600 C hronicle SUMMERSVILLE FAX 872-2254 • RICHWOOD FAX 846-2301 • TOLL-FREE 1-800-640-5807 The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, January 3, 2013 — 11B

BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY Continued from 10 B TREES R US You Can NOW SERVING ALL NICHOLAS COUNTY Total Tree Removal raigsville Mountain Advertise in onstruction, LLC Licensed C State and Insured this space Master Plumber General Contracting • Metal Buildings • Pole Buildings Plumbing License # PL02377 each week Pipe Fusion • Excavation • Concrete •Cutting •Trimming Commercial Construction • Industrial Construction Install Sewer Lines, Bathroom Remodeling, Pump Installations •Firewood for $ 37.25 Residential Construction & Repair, Unstop Sewer Lines, Frozen Water Lines Fully insured & bonded We have a 700H Dozer, a 200C Excavator and a JCB Midi CX Backhoe available. 24 Hour Service • Commercial & Residential per month! Senior Discounts • 32 Years Experience Free estimates Radio Dispatched Trucks Insurance work Dale Hinkle 304-651-9213 • Shawn Hinkle 304-880-5271 Call 872-2251 Philip Hinkle 304-651-9886 AVAILABLE NOW: DITCH WITCH Since 1990 Office 304-742-3787 • Fax 304-742-3759 Trenching available for water and 304-364-4489 or gas lines – 4 inch and 8 inch 800-640-5807 Insured and Licensed in WV #046330 304-619-5718 www.craigsvilleconstruction.com 304-228-6124

• General Construction • Commercial Construction Paul Williams • New Additions Paul Williams • Home Repairs Attorney at Law PLLC • Metal or Shingle Roofs Attorney at Law PLLC • Decks • Plumbing A Local • Electrical • Fire Alarm Systems Social Security Attorney • Surveillance Systems • Back Up Generators with an Experienced Staff • 24-Hour Service Calls Insured and Licensed in • Tree Removal WV #032001 • Generator Hookup 304-872-0496 304-872-0496 846 Northside Drive, Suite 16, Summersville, WV 26651 304-872-7077 Youth Athletics Dinner draws Lady Grizzly Jayvees easily handle NLCA The Nicholas County High School NCHS started strong with a 14-6 limiting the visitors to 6 to make the three-pointer. Courtney Taylor had 4 another sizable crowd Lady Grizzly junior varsity bas- fi rst quarter lead. fi nal margin 38 points. points and Kayleigh Deal and Kay- ketball team improved their record The scoring pace dropped in the Ten Nicholas County players cee Tinnel two apiece. to 4-2 on the season with a 56-18 second quarter, but Nicholas Coun- reached the scoring column led by NCHS was 7 of 12 from the free thrashing of the New Life Christian ty still doubled up on NLCA 10-5 to Shelby Groves with 12 points. Close throw line. Academy Lady Lions on Tuesday build a 24-11 halftime lead. behind with 11 points was Christy Rachel Brown of New Life led all evening, Dec. 18, at the Grizzly Den. Nicholas County took control in Hamilton. scorers with 13 points. Bridget Car- A big second half by the Lady the third quarter with a 12-1 run to Six points each were scored by son and Kate Waddell each scored 3 Grizzlies enabled them to pull away extend the lead to 36-12. Sophie Kiser, Amanda King and points, and Victoria Carson added 1. to the easy victory over the Lady Li- NCHS burned the nets for 20 Brooklynn Loss, and Alyssa Chap- NLCA 6 5 1 6 - 18 ons. points in the fourth quarter while man had 5 points, including a NCHS 14 10 12 20 - 56

SMS varsity girls get back on winning track The Summersville Middle School sively in the second quarter limiting to their total which kept the fi nal Spencer had 3 steals and Nicholas Lady Bears varsity basketball team the home team to two points while margin nine points. and Seabolt each had a blocked shot. improved their record to 3-2 on the adding seven on the other end to take Zoe Spencer led a balanced Sum- SMS was 4 of 10 from the free season with a 24-15 victory over a 12-7 halftime lead. mersville scoring attack with 8 throw line. the Marlinton Lady Copperheads on The Lady Bears momentum con- points, including a three-pointer. Summersville will host Braxton Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Marlinton. tinued in the third quarter when they Emily Parker was close behind with County on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 The two teams traded points in the doubled up on Marlinton 8-4 to ex- 6 points, including a three-pointer. p.m. and play at Spencer on Friday, fi rst quarter which ended in a 5-5 tend the lead to 20-11. Alissa Bailey and Alexis Nicho- Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m. deadlock. Both teams battled evenly in the las each scored 4 points and Kristen SMS 5 7 8 4 - 24 SMS played much better defen- fourth quarter by adding four points Woods added 2. MMS 5 2 4 4 - 15

SMS Jayvees split pair of games The Summersville Middle School points in the fi rst quarter which end- ory each had four points and Spencer halftime. Bears junior varsity basketball team ed with the visitors leading 7-6. Cutlip, Quinn Jeckering and Jacob SMS continued to claw back into went 1-1 in their last two games. The two teams traded points in the Hamilton had 2 points apiece. it and pulled to within single digits SMS defeated Marlinton 35-28 at second quarter with both adding 7 Kiser had a three-pointer. by outscoring the Mustangs 7-4 in home on Tuesday, Dec. 11, and were points to their total to make it 14-13 SMS was 0 of 4 from the free the third quarter which cut the lead handed their fi rst defeat 26-16 by Marlinton at halftime. throw line. to 19-13. Clay County at home on Thursday The Bears made up for the 1 point MMS 7 7 5 9 - 28 The Bears lost their momentum in evening, Dec. 20, to stand at 4-1 on defi cit in the third quarter with a slim SMS 6 7 6 16 - 35 the fourth quarter adding just three Pictured with his wife Angie is Summersville Police Chief Jay the season. 6-5 advantage to deadlock it 19-19 points while Clay County added sev- Nowak who is also a recent former President of the Summersville SMS will play at Braxton County with one quarter remaining. Clay County 26 en to make the fi nal margin 10. Little League organization, which is one of several local youth athlet- on Friday, Jan. 4, at 6 p.m. and host The Bears put it all together in Summersville 16 Holliday and Trey Milam each ic organizations that benefi t from the annual Youth Athletics Dinner. Glade on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 the fourth quarter when they burned Lackluster play in the fi rst and scored 6 points for the Bears. Brown p.m. the nets for 16 points while limiting fourth quarters proved to be the and Fennell each added 2 points. Marlinton to 9 and settled for the 7 downfall for the Bears in their 10 Holliday had a three-pointer. The 42nd Annual Summersville Directors said that of all the cash Summersville 35 point victory. point loss to the Mustangs. SMS was 1 of 6 from the free Youth Athletics Inc. Youth Athletics won, a total of $1,400 was donated Marlinton 28 Devin Brown led a balanced The Bears started cold and were throw line. Dinner was held Saturday evening, back by the winners to youth ath- A big fourth quarter lifted the SMS scoring attack with 8 points. blanked 9-0 in the fi rst quarter. CCMS 9 6 4 7 - 26 Dec. 8, at the Summersville Armory letics. Bears to the victory over the Cop- Close behind were Nick Kiser with Summersville played better in the SMS 0 6 7 3 - 16 and Convention Center Arena. Young said this year’s din- perheads. 7 points and Jacob Holliday with 6 second quarter and matched the vis- A total of 667 tickets were sold ner raised between $30,000 and Both teams pretty much traded points. Alex Fennell and Jared Greg- itors with 6 points to make it 15-6 at for this year’s dinner, which was $35,000 for local youth athletics. a festive affair held with much For the past 42 years, Summers- Christmas spirit in the air and sur- ville Youth Athletics Inc. has raised roundings. over $2 million for local youth ath- nett; fi led 11/8 John Workman and Felicia Work- fi led 11/21 The highlight of the evening was letics through their annual fundrais- Divorces fi led the revealing of the $5,000 cash ing dinner. Tyler Bosely and Jade Bosely; man; fi led 11/16 Keeta Sparks and John Sparks; winner, which was the ticket pur- They support Little League base- in November fi led 11/9 Rodney Truman and Barbara fi led 11/26 chased by Duffy Park Properties. ball, Midget League football, Biddy Thelia Deboard and Robert De- Truman; fi led 11/19 Thomas Bailes and Edna Bailes; The $1,500 winner was Sum- League basketball, Nicholas Coun- Wesley Lyons and Cynthia Ly- board; fi led 11/13 Misty McGlothlin and Christo- fi led 11/27 mersville resident Mike Hughes’ ty Youth Wrestling, Summersville ons; fi led 11/1 Russell Smith and Christina pher McGlothlin; fi led 11/19 Jennifer Workman and Timothy pet dog. Area Youth Soccer League, Nich- Deborah Justice and Gary Jus- Smith; fi led 11/14 Kimberly Jackson and Charles Workman; fi led 11/27 WendClark Inc. was the $500 olas County High School athletics tice; fi led 11/2 Candy McLaughlin and Larry Jackson II; fi led 11/19 Angel Donahue and James Dona- winner and there were some $200 and Summersville Middle School Sylvia Pontieri and James Pon- McLaughlin; fi led 11/15 H. Winston McHenry and Carrie hue; fi led 11/29 and $100 winning tickets. athletics. tieri; fi led 11/5 Tina Pierson and Terry Pierson; McHenry; fi led 11/21 Miranda Cochran and Alfred Co- Wayne Young of the Summers- Disc jockey Dana Groves provid- William Gray and Cindy Gray; fi led 11/15 Roxanne Bever and Derrick Bev- chran; fi led 11/29 ville Youth Athletics Inc. Board of ed dance music for the dinner. fi led 11/7 Amanda Pritt and Thomas Pritt; er; fi led 11/21 Amy Bennett and Robert Ben- fi led 11/16 Bryan Moore and Crystal Moore; “Mad Scientists” had a Blast at New River CTC’s Academy It was Thanksgiving break ac- speakers. On the fi rst day, Nic- toothpaste” which exploded into a special thanks to those who cording to the school calendar, ki Taylor of the Department of the air in dramatic fashion. made this camp possible. Pa- yet 37 eager young scientists Environmental Protection spoke Day two was full of excite- paJohns assisted with providing were ready for two days packed about water and the importance ment as well. It started with a lunch. John Kessell of the West with science education and of clean water. Students partic- lesson and fun experiment in Virginia University Extension fun! The New River Community ipated in several water activities density and gases. Weather activ- Service graciously provided the and Technical College Offi ce of in which they learned lessons in ities were also a big hit, as stu- equipment for the Lego Robot- Workforce Education held a Mad buoyancy, surface tension and dents made lava lamps and fog ics, Sugo Bots and the Bubbleol- Scientist Academy at the Nich- the water cycle. in a bottle. For a lesson in sim- ogy and several other activities. olas County Campus on Nov.19 Emily Browning, a visiting in- ple machines, they made balloon Kimary McNeil of the Nicholas and 20, with children from Nich- structor of biology at New River, rockets, homemade marshmal- County Offi ce of West Virgin- olas, Webster, Fayette and Ra- led the kids through a blood sim- low catapults and raced match- ia University Extension Service leigh counties attending. ulation activity in the biology lab. box cars down inclines. Next the provided several items, and Nicki Maddox Delauder of Sum- Campers learned about the differ- students rotated through four sta- Taylor from the DEP gave won- mersville was lucky enough to at- ent blood types and viewed blood tions: Bubbleolgy, K’Nex, Sugo derful and informative presenta- tend the camp free as the winner cells under a microscope. Then Bots (Sumo wrestling robots) tions. of an essay contest sponsored by the focus moved to chemistry and and Lego Robotics kits. The stu- New River will hold more ac- the college. In his essay, he ex- one of the campers favorite activ- dents greatly enjoyed all stations, tivities for children during the plained how he will use science ities — making slime! Students especially building and using the summer. If you would like addi- Kathleen Carson and Kathleen Walkup work on their Sugo when he grows up. enjoyed mixing common house- robots in the Sugo bot and Lego tional information, please contact Robot, preparing it for battle with other Sugo Bots at the The camp was packed with ac- hold items to make slime to take robotics stations. the Offi ce of Workforce Educa- Mad Scientist Academy sponsored by New River tivities, experiments and guest home. They also made “elephant New River would like to give tion at (304) 883-2446. Community and Technical College in Summersville. 12B — Thursday, January 3, 2013 The Nicholas Chronicle Thanks For Another GREAT YEAR!! We Look Forward To Serving You In 2013 With The Most Experienced Sales Staff Around! Great Deals • Great Service • Come By Today!! America’s # # 1 1 Truck Truck 35 years in a row! 2012 FORD F-150 REG CAB 2012 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 Stop By And Check Out The ARRIVING 2013 Ford Fusion! DAILY!

USED CAR CLEARANCE!!! COME BY TODAY! 2012 FORD FOCUS SEL 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2011 FORD F250 XLT 2012 FORD EXPEDITION #P7944, LOADED, LEATHER, ROOF, CAR IS #2606TA1, BRAND NEW, 10K MILES, 4X4 SUPER CREW 4X4 BRAND NEW, 30+ MPG’S, WAS $20,595 LTD #2619TB, LOADED, LEATHER, 4X4 EL #P8026, LEATHER, ENTERTAINMENT, LOADED, MANAGER’S SPECIAL #2451TA, WAS $33,995 SOLD!SOLD! NOW $16,896 OR $250/MO. NOW $19,984 OR $300/MO. NOW $24,769 OR $379/MO. NOW $29,699 OR $459/MO. NOW $37,869 OR $594/MO. 2010 FORD FUSION SE 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2009 MAZDA CX7 2010 KIA SOUL 2009 AUDI Q7 #P7800A, FULL POWER, WAS $18,995 GTS #P8060, LOADED, NICE CAR, #2696TC, LOW MILES, SUV #2639TB, GREAT MPG’S AND WARRANTY, #P8081, PRESTIGE & LUXURY AT WAS $23,995 MANAGER SPECIAL HAS TO GO!!! REDUCED PRICE, AWD, WAS $48,995

NOW $15,866 OR $233/MO. NOW $19,844 OR $298/MO. NOW $19,902 OR $299/MO. NOW $14,997 OR $219/MO. NOW $44,253 OR $699/MO. 2009 MINI COOPER S 2010 KIA SEDONA EX 2012 FORD F150 XLT 2010 CHRYSLER T&C VAN 2011 SUBARU FORESTER #P8082, LOADED, AUTO, GREAT IN SNOW, #2401TB, 8 PASS. VAN, GOOD MPG’S #2287TA, 4X4 ECOBOOST, NEW, #P7990, TOURING EDITION, WAS $21,995 LIMITED #2619TB, WAS $27,995 REDUCED FOR BIG VEHICLE WAS $39,000

NOW $22,325 OR $339/MO. NOW $19,626 OR $295/MO. NOW $29,989 OR $465/MO. NOW $18,519 OR $277/MO. NOW $25,988 OR $375/MO. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 2011 FORD F150 RAPTOR 2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2009 FORD F250 SUPERCREW COMMERCIAL SALES AWD #P7972, 6.2 LTR., CREW, LOADED, NEW LT #E5150A, 4X4 4X4 #2581TB, LOW MILES, DIESEL, MANAGER’S SPECIAL WAS $44,995 #2604TB, 3RD ROW SEATING, WAS $22,995 56K, 15K MILES, Bob Morris

NOW $17,989 OR $268/MO. MANAGER’S SPECIAL ONLY $48,899 NOW $24,991 OR $389/MO. NOW $38,122 OR $599/MO.

James Phil Jay Wendy Holly Scott Tammy Jeannie Cletis Lou Richard Chris Keith Quattrone Anderson Meadows George Thurman Ramey Tyler Harmon Brooks Holdren Cole Pack Costanza McGraw Meadows Ashley Workman

Everett David Erik Darrell Alex Andy Bobby Scott Smith Earehart Jones Blackburn Ashley Earehart Jones Tyler A. J. Mandy Jim Tracy Jody Lawrence Tyree Brown Simms Holley

Payments based on $2000 cash or trade equity down, 72 months @ 4% APR with approved credit. Prices includes all applicable rebates and incentives. Tax, title, tags, fees and $175 processing fee extra. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actua l vehicle. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. See dealer for all details. 800-559-5173 304-256-7400 615 615 N.N. EisenhowerEisenhower DriveDrive •• BECKLEY BECKLEY www.rameyfordwv.com www.rameyfordwv.com