The Nicholas Chronicle Green Edition — August 4, 2011
A Section Mrs. Edna “Judy Milam” Jewel Turcotte ...... 4A Summer’s Bounty ...... 1A Bernadine Butcher Woods ...... 4A Two arrested on meth lab charges ...... 1A Mount Nebo NCHS grads of 2011 open time capsule ...... 5A Local Burger King robbed ...... 1A County native becomes published author ...... 5A Mount Lookout woman dies in Route 19 accident ...... 1A Church youth group helps upgrade home ...... 5A Man dies in Powell’s Mountain wreck ...... 1A Landmark tree in Glade Creek no more ...... 5A Five Post Offi ces in County possibly to be closed ...... 1A Events ...... 6A Controversial minister to be at local religious conference ..... 1A CEOS Exhibits at Nicholas County Fair ...... 7A A House Divided Cannot Stand! ...... 2A New River CTC Offers Online Medical Math Course ...... 7A The liberal gene ...... 2A You are invited! ...... 7A Board of Education Personnel Changes ...... 3A Community ...... 8A Magistrate Court cases ...... 3A Home and Family ...... 9A Man arrested on charges ...... 3A From the Halls of Birch River ...... 10A Man seriously injured in accident ...... 3A Church Events ...... 11A Thorns and Roses ...... 3A Webster County News ...... 12A Summer Reading Challenge ...... 13A Obituaries: Helen Ann Ashby ...... 4A B Section Violet Faye Cantrell ...... 4A Sports ...... 1B Charlie H. Coffey ...... 4A Classifi ed Advertising ...... 2B-5B, 11B Sandra Sue Green ...... 4A Legal Advertising ...... 5B-7B Patrick Dean Hamrick ...... 4A This Week ...... 8B Lloyd “Buddy” Hitt ...... 4A Bygone Years ...... 9B Kenneth Sterling Johnson ...... 4A Bette’s Beds ...... 9B Janiece Moriah Legg ...... 4A Business Directory ...... 12B-13B Details on 6A
Two arrested Mount Lookout woman on meth lab Summer’s Bounty dies in Route 19 accident charges A young Mount Lookout wom- to Charleston Area Medical Cen- an died from injuries received in a ter General Division where she was Two Nicholas County residents tragic single-vehicle accident last treated for her injuries before passing were arrested on charges of oper- week on U.S. Route 19 in Sum- away in the hospital on Friday, July ating a methamphetamine lab in mersville. 29. Fayette County along with several According to the Summersville Sgt. Jason Lanham was the investi- other related felony charges. Police Department, Janiece Legg, gating offi cer. Ronald Lucas Jr., 28, of Sum- 19, was traveling south on U.S. Legg was a 2010 graduate of Nich- mersville and Sondra Wayne, 33, Route 19 at 4:30 p.m. on Wednes- olas County High School. of Gilboa were arrested after the day, July 27, just south of the turn- “She was a great kid,” said NCHS Fayette County Sheriff’s Offi ce in- off to Summersville Airport and social studies teacher Mary Nutter vestigated a possible burglary in the Salmon Run and Long Point who taught Legg in class. “She al- progress at a residence on Paint Marina recreational areas of Sum- ways had a smile on her face. She had Creek Road in Mossy. Once police mersville Lake and Dam. Police lost a brother a few years ago which arrived, they noticed a strong odor say the Jeep Wrangler which Legg was hard on her and her family but emitting from the home and upon was driving went into the grassy she still did well in school and was investigation discovered a meth median between the southbound well-liked by the other students.” lab in operation. and northbound lanes, came back Kati Shaffer of Mount Look- Lucas and Wayne were each onto the roadway and rolled over out was one of Legg’s best friends. charged with the manufacture of three or four times before coming “There was no one else like her and a controlled substance, exposure to rest. Legg was ejected from the nobody will ever replace her,” said of children to methamphetamine, vehicle. Kati. “She always put other people child neglect creating the risk of According to Summersville Po- fi rst before herself and she had so lice Chief Jay Nowak, offi cers much compassion for others.” Turn to METH on 2-A were unable to determine whether Mount Lookout resident Marie or not Legg was wearing a seat- Shaffer lived on the same rural road belt due to the heavy damage to as Legg. “She was a great girl,” said the Jeep but they suspect that she Marie. “I remember her best as en- wasn’t since she was ejected from joying riding horses and she really photo by Lundy Bailey II the vehicle. liked country music.” Legg was taken by HealthNet See obituary page 4A. The sturdy sunfl ower stands tall against the hot August sun. Gardens throughout West Virginia are full of veggies and fruits as the summer growing season ramps up. For a conversation with Master Gardener Bette O’Steen, see page 9A. Also see Bette’s Beds on page 9B. Man dies in Powell’s Mountain wreck Local Burger King robbed A Fairmont man was fatally in- peared to have a tire blow out which Ronald Lucas, Jr. jured in a single-vehicle crash on caused him to lose control of his ve- A New York state man was ar- stole money by reaching across the U.S. Route 19 on Powell’s Moun- hicle. The car crossed the median and rested and charged with the rob- counter and took a handful of $20 tain near Birch River on Monday came to rest on its top after going bery of the Burger King restau- bills totaling $760. He then spoke afternoon, Aug. 1. over the embankment on the south- rant in Summersville last week. profanely to the cashier and left the According to the Nicholas Coun- bound side of U.S. Route 19. The Nicholas County Sher- establishment. Several customers ty Sheriff’s Department, Ricky Lee Haden was pronounced dead at the iff’s Department was called to the were in the restaurant at the time of Haden, 19, of Fairmont was trav- scene. scene of Burger King on Route 19 the robbery. eling north in a 1994 Plymouth Deputy Jerry Hall was the investi- and Irish Corner on Friday, July Later in the evening, police ar- Sundance at 3:54 p.m. when he ap- gating offi cer. 29, at 10:16 p.m. where a robbery rested William J. Bean, 27, of Sin- had been reported. clairville, N.Y., and charged him According to the criminal com- with robbery. He was arraigned in plaint fi led in Nicholas County Nicholas County Magistrate Court Magistrate Court, a man entered and taken to the Central Regional the restaurant and ordered food. Jail where he remains on $30,000 Five Post Offi ces in County The accused man then forcibly bond. Police also determined that Bean possibly to be closed Sondra Wayne was a fugitive from justice from Five post offi ces in Nicholas fact that more customers are choos- New York on felony charges. A pre- William Bean County are among the 150 in ing to conduct their postal business liminary hearing was held in Nich- West Virginia and the 3,700 na- online such as for paying bills, or olas County Circuit Court on Bean tionwide that the United States on their smart phones and at their being a fugitive from justice on Deputy J.P. Caprio was the in- Postal Service announced last favorite shopping destinations. Monday, Aug. 1. vestigating offi cer with assistance week are being studied for clo- This has diminished the need for Bean was reportedly arrested in from Sgt. R.T. Allison, Cpl. Matt sure. the Postal Service to maintain its the vicinity of the Summersville Deitz, Cpl. Jarrod Bennett, Dep- The fi ve post offi ces in Nich- 32,000 retail offi ces which is the Motor Inn motel after the robbery uty T.E.Withrow, and units from olas County on the list for study largest retail network in the coun- but police declined to comment on the Summersville Police Depart- and possibly being shut down try. where he was arrested. ment. include all three on Route 39 As part of this effort, the Postal west of Summersville includ- Service also introduced a retail-re- ing Gilboa, Drennen and Swiss placement option for affected com- along with those in Keslers Cross Lanes and Tioga. The Postal Service has cited as Turn to POST OFFICE on 7-A factors leading to the study the Nationally controversial minister to speak at local In this section Inside this week 2-A religious conference Community, 8A One of the nation’s most contro- found the Islamic holy book guilty of My side of the mountain versial ministers will speak at a re- crimes against humanity. Perry E. Mann editorial • Precursor to the Battle ligious conference in Summersville According to the Stand Up Amer- of Carnifex Ferry this weekend. ica Now website, Jones received • Rare Breeds Dr. Terry Jones of Gainesville, scores of death threats in response 3-A Fla., Founder and President of Stand to his burning of the Koran, and Thorns & Roses Up America Now, and author of “Is- more recently his name appeared on lam is of the Devil,” will be a fea- a so-called “hit list” of infi dels who Sports, 1B tured speaker at a conference at the should be killed that was drawn up 4-A • Summer football prac- Summersville Armory and Conven- by members of an Al Qaeda-linked tice benefi cial to both tion Center Arena on Friday, Aug. 5, Internet chat room for jihadists. Obituaries from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, ABC News also reported that the high school prep teams Aug. 6, from noon to 9 p.m. FBI had learned that Hezbollah, the 6-A • Lumberjack Athletic The conference is hosted by Call Iranian-backed international terrorist Club holds annual Golf to Decision ministries and Pastor organization, had offered $2.4 mil- Events Butch Paugh of Nettie. lion for Jones’ murder. Tournament Other speakers include Pastor Er- Jones is Senior Pastor of the • Festival Aquacade has nie Sanders, Pastor Richard Mooney- Gainesville, Florida-based Dove 7-A it all! han, Robert Merritt, Dr. Eric Ben- World Outreach Center. The church son, biblical historian; Coach Dave describes itself as a “New Testa- Ad Index Daubenmire and Usama Dadak. ment, charismatic, non-denomina- Jones achieved notoriety earlier tional church that believes in the this year when he enraged Muslims whole Bible and that we are to act in by burning a copy of the Koran fol- response to the word of God in order Don’t miss the last week of the lowing a mock trial by his church that to change the times we are living in.” Summer Reading Challenge on page 13A! 2A — Thursday, August 4, 2011 Opinion The Nicholas Chronicle
cial mess we are experiencing now, and will be for years to come. Created I I don’t think anyone in Congress might say by leaders, not by the common people who must live or die with could begin to realize how fright- what they eventually decide. ening this threat of not getting their I know running a home is nothing like running big government, but aren’t monthly check is to these elderly the principles the same? Washington has run the defi cit to such an enormous people. sum, I do not see how anyone could think we could recover with cuts alone. The little children we elected to Cutting spending could possibly keep the country from incurring more run our country (yes, that is exactly debt but we need to pay off the money we have already borrowed. To do this, how our leaders are acting, like chil- don’t we need more revenue? More revenue means more taxes. If you can dren) are at it again, or so it seems. believe anything a politician says about this situation, it was tax cuts for the No matter the party, this political A House Divided Cannot Stand! wealthy that were partly responsible for getting us into this mess. Another face-off is not worthy of the elected factor is the cost of fi ghting two wars. offi ces held. A house divided cannot Have you readers ever seen anything as frustrating as the power struggle If a family was as far in debt, percentage wise to the amount of resources stand! If this is an example of what that has taken over our government? As I write this “Myside,” the deadline to repay that debt, as is our country, the solution would almost have to entail we can expect until the next election to raise the debt ceiling is exactly one week away. Neither side in the debate some form of bankruptcy proceedings. is over, I shutter to think what will seems to be entirely sane at this point. Perhaps they are just not very well So what I am really thinking is that our country is truly bankrupt! Going become of our way of life in Ameri- educated? further in debt does not seem to me to be the way out of our mess, but then ca, of our country. I look at the situation as I look at my personal fi nances. If I have unex- again, there seems to be no other fi x at the present time. We need this power struggle to pected expenses, then I must have a reduction in spending somewhere in the I know government wastes a lot of our tax dollars. There are pet projects end. Let’s at least pretend to put budget. Or I can look for ways to bring in more income. Simple mathematics that have been passed the likes of which we can no longer afford. One part some effort into creating jobs and in my world. I also know there are just so many areas where I can cut. of the solution could perhaps be an across the board cut in every area of gov- getting America moving again, of I can conserve as much as possible on utilities. But I automatically do that ernment. That might be fair and I’m sure would not cripple our country. Our tending to the business of running our country. anyway as I abhor waste of any kind. So unless I want to be overly cold in government can’t be all things to all people. But then, everyone who is up for reelection will soon have no time for winter, or overly hot in summer, there will be little savings there. What really bothers me about this whole thing is the amount of time that work in Washington. They will be too busy running around the country, rais- The grocery store is probably my own personal best place to save. Instead is being consumed by these “discussions.” In reality, it sounds only like the ing campaign funds and making speeches! of shopping for the products I want and the brands I normally buy, there are usual politics with the little people being the ones who will suffer if the debt I will never forget a comment made by a participant at a meeting where always cheaper alternatives. I may not like the taste as well, but then, I won’t ceiling is not raised. members of numerous organizations and public offi cials had gathered for a go hungry either. This is the kind of thinking that is needed in Washington. I wonder if anyone in government realizes that many, many people in our “conference.” This man, thoroughly provoked by the time being wasted, said I also know a budget is worthless unless you stay within bounds. Once area have only their social security check on which to live. Therefore, noth- to me, “All these so called conferences are simply ways to justify the jobs of you are “in the hole,” it often takes a long time to crawl out. Our government ing can be saved because the cost of living takes it all. This means some those attending.” Perhaps that is what many public offi cials often do; justify has never followed this premise. That is why the government is in the fi nan- retired citizens who worked hard and paid into this system may go hungry. their job while accomplishing little or nothing in the process.
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County Board of Education at their operator for bus number 59, effective - granted a request from David July 21 meeting. Sept. 1. He will be transferring from Riffl e, custodian at Summersville bus number 118, formerly bus num- Middle School, to extend his medi- Professional ber 18. cal leave of absence to include the Rose to Tammy Miles and Rose to the Summersville Employment - employed Roy Moore as bus op- 2011-12 school year. He has fi led for Rita Hanshaw for their inten- Fire Department for making - employed Aundreasha Bayless erator for bus number 12 for the up- disability and does not plan to return, sive and successful research Little Union Baptist Church as second grade teacher at Cherry coming school year. He will be trans- and as soon as his disability is ap- on the death certifi cates of the Vacation Bible School un- River Elementary School, effective ferring from bus number 98. proved, he plans to resign his custo- Hawks Nest Tunnel workers, which forgettable by keeping the 30-plus for the 2011-12 school year. - employed Barbara Keiper as dial position at the school. is considered America’s worst indus- teenagers cool during a hilarious - employed Jenny Harden as bus operator for bus number 67 for - granted permission to post for trial disaster. game of “Fire Truck Tug of War.” Richwood High School Title I the upcoming school year. She will employment the following positions School Improvement Grant Trans- be transferring from bus number 57 for Nicholas County High School’s Rose to Mayor Bob Sha- Thorn to whoever suggest- formation Specialist for a 210-day (half-time afternoon run). 21st Century After School program fer, the City of Summersville, ed to City Council that deer contract, effective for the 2011-12 - employed Ralph Zangari as me- with the positions to be funded BB&T and Walmart for estab- should be hunted and killed school year. She will be employed chanic for the Fenwick bus garage, through the 21st Century Commu- lishing the Nicholas County in the yards of Summersville resi- in the position for the three-year effective Aug. 15. nity Learning Centers program: two Memorial Skate Park for all our ath- dents. duration of the grant. academic/enrichment coordinators at letic skateboarders. Transfers $23 per hour for a maximum of 10 Thorn to the newly elected Substitute teacher resignations - transferred Gournina Stewart hours weekly; one teaching assistant Rose to Jonah Siminski, Tea Party members in Con- - accepted the resignations of from special education bus/instruc- at $12 per hour for a maximum of 10 Hunter Kalna and Tommy gress who are intent on eradi- Brett Hicks and John C. Skaggs tional aide (itinerant) at Panther hours weekly; two bus drivers with Rose II, youth members of the cating Social Security, Medi- as substitute teachers for Nicholas Creek Elementary School to spe- runs and hours to be determined by skateboard park committee care and Medicaid but are in favor County Schools, effective July 21, cial education bus/instructional aide the NCHS Site Coordinator based on who helped select the design of huge tax breaks for rich Ameri- 2011. itinerant at Craigsville Elementary the needs of the program and location for the skate park. cans and loopholes for big oil com- School for the upcoming school year. of the students for a maximum of 1.5 as-needed basis to be determined by panies. Extracurricular - transferred Kathy Hanna from hours per run or a maximum of 2.5 the Federal Programs Director at $23 - employed Cathy Maloney as special education bus/instructional hours actually worked, including bus per hour. head cheer coach at Summersville aide (itinerant) at Richwood High cleanup. - granted permission to post for Middle School, effective for the School to special education bus/in- - approved the following NCHS employment temporary academic/ upcoming athletic season. structional aide (itinerant) at Panther students as program tutors to work on enrichment providers to supplement Creek Elementary School for the up- an as-needed basis not to exceed six 21st Century After-School programs Service coming school year. hours per week: Nichole Hamilton, at both Richwood High School and Unattended death Employments Adam Rose, Kelsey Harper, Mari- Nicholas County High School. These - employed Jodi Bailey as bus Resignation ah Wickline, Michael Harlow, Greg persons will be faculty/staff mem- operator for bus number 70 for the - accepted the resignation of David Moore, Emily Stout, Conor Peyton, bers at each school who are highly investigated 2011-12 school year. He will be J. Hanks as mechanic for Nicholas Shelia Fearby, Heidi Dennison, Na- qualifi ed in the areas of need as de- The unattended death of a Canvas woman is still under investigation by transferring from bus number 53. County Schools at the Fenwick bus than Summers, Zhoe Lesher, Katie termined by the schools’ leadership/ police. - employed Billy Simms as bus garage to accept other employment, Murphy and Jesse Borrell. improvement teams and the Feder- At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, Helen Ann Ashby, operator for bus number 86 for the effective July 20. - granted permission to post for em- al Programs Director. The positions 64, was found deceased in her home at 4398 Canvas/Nettie Road by her 2011-12 school year. He will be ployment one After-School Coordi- will be funded through the 21st Cen- husband, Turner Ashby, according to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s De- transferring from bus number 55. Consent Items nator at Richwood High School with tury Grant at Nicholas County High partment. - employed Paul Williams as bus - approved a request from bus driv- the position to be funded through the School and the Title I School Im- According to Nicholas County Prosecuting Attorney Jamie Milam, the operator for bus number 4 for the er Gerald Keith Lawson that the ef- Title I School Improvement Grant. provement Grant and 21st Century body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Offi ce for autopsy. Milam upcoming school year. He will be fective date of his retirement be The hours to be worked will be on an Grant at Richwood High School. said the autopsy determined that there was no foul play in the death and there were no injuries to the body. Sgt. Paul Kutcher of the Central West Virginia Drug Task Force is the in- vestigating offi cer with assistance from State Trooper Danny White. See obituary on page 4A. Magistrate Court cases Crystal D. Sayre pleaded no Wrecker Service of Canvas. tence, was placed on six months Daniel Ray Martin Jr. pleaded no contest to driving with a suspend- John Bradley Strader pleaded no unsupervised probation and fi ned contest to a fi shing violation. He was Grand larceny reported ed or revoked license for a non- contest to destruction of property. $50 plus $160.80 in court costs. On fi ned $10 plus $160.80 in court costs. driving under the infl uence of al- He was sentenced to six months in the destruction of property charge, he Samuel T. Wilson pleaded no con- The Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its investiga- cohol charge. She was fi ned $100 jail with credit given for time served was fi ned $25 plus $160.80 in court test to possession of a controlled tion into a grand larceny which occurred over the weekend. plus $160.80 in court costs. on a felony charge of destruction to costs and ordered to pay $25 restitu- substance in an amount less than Deputies were called Saturday, July 30, to a residence located in the Stanley Styles pleaded guilty to a burial or burial grounds. He was tion to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s 15 grams. He was ordered to pay Groves Ford Road area near Canvas where it was reported that a green-col- possession with the intent to de- also ordered to pay court costs of Department. $340.80 in court costs. ored Rhino four-wheeler had been stolen from James Hughes, 55, of North liver a controlled substance. He $160.80. Carolina. The vehicle had been taken from a building in the area sometime was sentenced to seven days in jail Bryan Gene Seabolt pleaded no between 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. with credit given for time served contest to muffl er noise. He was Police ask that anyone who has information concerning the theft to and was ordered to pay court costs fi ned $10 plus $160.80 in court costs. TIRED OF LOW BANK please contact the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department at 304-872-7880. of $160.80. Shawn Matthew Morrison pleaded Ricky Lee Roby pleaded guilty no contest to both failure to obey a INTEREST RATES? to driving under the infl uence of traffi c control device and a seatbelt alcohol. He was fi ned $275 plus violation. He was fi ned $10 plus TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!!! $270.80 in court costs. $160.80 in court costs for the failure William Daniel Peyatt pleaded to obey a traffi c control device vio- INTEREST guilty to destruction of property. lation and fi ned $25 on the seatbelt 3.4% Man arrested He received a 10-day suspended violation. jail sentence and was placed on six Roger Joseph Ward pleaded guilty GUARANTEED FOR months unsupervised probation. to both obstructing an offi cer and on charges He was ordered to pay $160.80 destruction of property. On the ob- 60 MONTHS . A Canvas man was arrested on fl eeing and home confi nement charges in court costs and ordered to pay structing an offi cer charge, he re- You can take an interest check or let last week after a seven-hour pursuit by law enforcement offi cers. restitution of $755.48 to J and J ceived a 10-day suspended jail sen- Cpl. J.S. Bennett and Sgt. J.S. Ray went to the residence of Gary Brad- the interest reinvest tax-deferred . ford Donelson of Canvas at 2:30 p.m. to arrest him on a charge of violat- Certain minimums and restrictions apply! ing his home confi nement sentence. Donelson had been placed on home confi nement after a driving under the infl uence of alcohol conviction in Mineral County. Call us for details Donelson crawled out a back window and fl ed on foot from offi cers into Gauley Insurance Agency the woods. Several deputy sheriffs along with members of the West Vir- Craigsville, W.Va. ginia State Police and a K9 unit from Mount Olive Correctional Center as- SVFD called to local motel sisted in attempting to locate Donelson. At 9:30 p.m., after seven hours of searching, Cpl. Bennett and Sgt. Ray The Summersville Volunteer Fire Department was called to the Hampton 742-5000 located Donelson at the Nettie IGA where he was arrested without inci- Inn off U.S. Route 19 in Summersville last week. dent. He was charged with fl eeing from an offi cer and a home confi nement Firefi ghters went to the the motel on Friday, July 29, at 10:03 a.m. Smoke violation. was reported in six rooms of the motel and the motel lobby, according to a E n r o ll Now! Donelson was taken to the Central Regional Jail in Flatwoods. He was spokesman for the SVFD. arraigned in Nicholas County Magistrate Court earlier this week on the It was determined that the smoke had come from a mulch fi re burning F a ll Cla sses fl eeing from an offi cer charge and bond was set at $4,000. Donelson faces outside. an automatic 30-day jail sentence for violating his home confi nement. Firefi ghters cleared the building of smoke. Five fi refi ghters responded to the call with a tower truck. Begin The Nicholas Chronicle August 22! ❤ Covering the Heart of West Virginia Since 1880 The Nicholas Chronicle (USPS 390-400), a publication of Nicholas County Nicholas County Campus 304-872-1236 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. Man seriously injured 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] in accident Email for news: [email protected] A Webster County man was seriously injured last week in a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Route 20 in Allingdale. Nicholas Chronicle Staff According to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department, the accident Charlotte Yeager Neilan, [email protected] Matthew Yeager, [email protected] happened on Thursday, July 28, at 7:36 p.m. near L. Adkins Oil at the Nich- Michele O. Yeager, [email protected] F reelance Reporters olas and Webster County line. Elden Mullens, 65, of Tioga was driving a George Neilan, [email protected] Marianne Taylor Ford F-150 pickup truck and Rodney Johnson, 44, of Cowen was driving Ray Corbin, [email protected] [email protected] Steve Beal, [email protected] Nancy Meadows, Personals, an Amigo sport utility vehicle when the two vehicles collided head-on. Jonathan Jones, [email protected] [email protected] Both drivers were injured in the accident and heavy damage was report- Lundy Bailey, [email protected] Mike Ensminger, Feature ed to the front of both vehicles. Johnson was trapped in his vehicle and had Donna Keiper, [email protected] Stories/Columnist/News Cindy Waters, [email protected] to be extricated. Johnson was taken by HealthNet helicopter to Charleston Brenda Jackson, Preprint Coordinator Webster County Reporter Area Medical Center General Division. He is in the intensive care unit list- Maxine Corbett, Richwood Editor, 846-2600, Elizabeth Tracy (304) 847-5285 16 East Main Street, [email protected] ed in critical condition, according to a spokeswoman for CAMC. Mullens was taken by ambulance to Summersville Regional Medical YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE LEGISLATURE Center where he was treated and released. Sen. William R. Laird IV, 225 Highland Ave., Oak Hill, W.Va. 25901, Phone (304) 469-8055 Deputy T.W. Withrow and Sgt. R.T. Allison were the investigating of- Sen. Greg Tucker, 1727 Webster Rd., Summersville, W.Va. 26651, Phone (304) 872-5221 fi cers. Del. Pete Sigler , 92 Relgis Rd., Summersville, W.Va. 26651, Phone (304) 872-3557 Del. Joe Talbott , 148 Webster Avenue, Webster Springs, W.Va. 26288, Phone (304) 847-2503 YOUR REPRESENTATIVES IN THE CONGRESS 826 ARBUCKLE ROAD Senate SUMMERSVILLE, WV Sen. Joe Manchin III , 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, 872-4444 Phone (202) 224-3954 • Charleston office: 300 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301 Sen. Jay Rockefeller , 109 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, BARBARA W. LEROSE, OWNER Phone (202) 224-6472• Charleston office: Suite 308, 405 Capitol Street, Notice http://starsatellitellc.getdish.com Charleston, W.Va. 25301, Phone (304) 347-5372 • [email protected] The regular meeting of the Summersville Planning and Zoning Commis- House Rep. Nick J. Rahall (3rd District) 2307 Rayburn Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, sion scheduled on Aug. 9 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11. The Phone (202) 225-3452 • Beckley Office: 109 Main Street, Beckley, WV 25801, Phone (304) meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. 252-5000 • [email protected] 4A — Thursday, August 4, 2011 Obituaries The Nicholas Chronicle
Helen Ann Ashby Charlie H. Coffey lived for 27 years in Nallen. He was Wright and Herb; daughter, Ellen Janiece Moriah Milam of Battleboro, N.C. She married to Alicia Clark Hamrick Hitt-Ferguson (James); step-daugh- was Preceded in death by her son: Helen Ann Ashby, 64, of Canvas, Charlie H. Coffey, 85, died June of Arabia. ters, Michele Wright-Cornelius and William (Billy) Russell and her passed away on Saturday, July 30, 23, 2011, in Louisville, Colo. He Legg He was pre- Cynthia Jaggers (Mike); grandchil- parents: Harry and Eloise Milam. 2011, at her was a former resident of Richwood. Janiece Moriah Legg, 19, of Mt. ceded in death dren, Stephanie Ferguson, Corey Memorial services were held home. Born He is survived by wife, Joanne; Lookout, died Friday, July 29, 2011, by his paternal Ferguson, recently at a Craigsville cemetery. Oct. 4, 1946, daughters, Susan Albright and in the CAMC- grandpar- Christopher In lieu of fl owers, donations may she was the Sandy Talbott; all residents of General Divi- ents, William Wright, Kelsey be made to Covenant Hospice, daughter of Colorado; brother, Harold Coffey sion Hospital and Tressie Wright, Brittney 107 W. 19th Street, Panama City, Colleen Preast of Richwood; three grandchildren at Charleston. Hamrick, and Davis and Bre- FL. 32405, in memory of Edna of Summersville and four great-grandchildren. Born Aug. maternal grand- anna Jaggers; 5 Jewel Turcotte. Those wishing to and the late A funeral service was held June 30, 1991, at parents, John great grandchil- extend a word of condolence may Robert Preast. 30 at Olinger Highland Mortu- Beckley, she and Bernice dren; brothers, do so at www.heritagefhlle.com. She was em- ary Chapel, Thornton, Colorado. was a daugh- Plummer. Charlie Reel ployed at South- Interment followed at Olinger Patrick Dean ter of George In addition to (Patricia “Tish”) ern States at Highland Cemetery, Thornton. and Janet Hall Helen Ann his parents and Hamrick and David Bernadine Butcher Summersville. Legg of Mt. Ashby left to cher- Reel (Vickie); Surviving Lloyd Lookout and Janiece Woods ish his memory include brothers: sisters, Carolyn besides her Sandra Sue Green Yvonne Janiece Bernadine Butcher Woods passed Bobby Hamrick and wife Pam of “Tinkie” Col- “Buddy” Hitt Moriah Legg mother are her husband, Turner Sandra Sue Green, 56, of Webster Poddey Legg away on Aug. 1, 2011, following a Clintonville, W.Va.; Scott Ham- lins (Lloyd), Ashby; two sons, Shane Anglin Springs, passed away on July 28, of Mt. Nebo. long illness. rick and wife Kelly of Mt. Nebo; Mary Morales (Shorty) and of Franklin, Tenn., and James 2011, at United Hospital Center in She was preceded in death Born October sisters: Pam Lilly and husband Shirley Boblett (Bill); numer- “Jimbo” Yeary of Richmond, Va.; Clarksburg, W.Va. She was born by a brother, Bradley Earl 12, 1921, at Don of Dameron, W.Va.; Jeanette ous nieces and nephews; and two brothers, Bobby Preast and April 12, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, to Legg, on Sept. 17, 2009. Widen, she was Hanna and husband Danny of White his beloved pet, Gracie. wife, Sandra, of Fayetteville and John and Pauline Feeney Sr. and She was a member of the Mt. the daughter of Sulphur Springs; Judy Hamrick and His service will be noon Richard Preast and wife, Bobbi, of was a PI Monitor for Webster and Gilead Baptist Church at Pool, the late Theo- fi ancé J.D. Hicks of Beaver, W.Va. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Owen Fu- Summersville; two sisters, Mary Nicholas Counties and also worked was a graduate of Nicholas dore Spurgeon Patrick had eight nephews, three neral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, Auxier of Mt. Lookout, and Eula for Webster County Senior Citi- County High School, was at- and Elma nieces, three uncles, and two aunts Louisville, Ky., with entomb- “Evie” Reed and husband, Jerry, of zens. She was Pentecostal by faith, tending Bluefi eld State College Keener Butcher. and many other family and friends. ment in Louisville Memorial Mt. Nebo; and three grandchildren. enjoyed crochet, quilting, sewing, studying Radiology, loved horse- In addition to Patrick graduated from Mid- Gardens, West. Visitation will be In keeping with her wishes and cooking. She was a graduate back riding, deer hunting, and her parents, she land Trail High School. He played Wednesday 1-9 p.m. and Thursday the body will be cremated. of Spencer Sharples High School she was the love of our lives. was preceded Bernadine football for Nuttall Middle School after 10 a.m. until the service. There will be no visitation. in Toledo and Bowling Green State Surviving besides her parents are, in death by and Midland Trail. His favorite NFL Expressions of sympathy may be Butcher White Funeral Home at University in Bowling Green, Ohio. one brother, Dustin Legg of Mt. her husband, team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, made to Adam’s Pantry, c/o Park Summersville is in charge Sandra is survived by her Lookout; and a sister, Makala Legg Earl Woods; Woods and he liked watching NASCAR. Tower Third Floor at Baptist Hospi- of the arrangements. husband, Leroy Green of Webster of Mt. Lookout; stepsister, Mary three sisters, Springs; daughters, April Haney Patrick was of the Baptist faith. tal East or Alcoholics Anonymous. and husband Matt Estep of Canvas; Auline Heaney, Maxine Roach and of Webster Springs, Charity Patrick was a sweet, kind and two stepbrothers, Aaron Hall of Veraline Butcher; two brothers, Violet Faye Chandler of Beckley, and Paula gentle soul. He was the light Kenneth Sterling Summersville, and Chris McMillion Orlen Butcher and Ovis Butcher. Cantrell Haney of Webster Springs; broth- that shined upon us all until the of Canvas; paternal grandparents, She was a member of the Olive ers, John Feeney Jr. of Green- day he went to heaven where he Johnson Earl and Helen Legg of Mt. Look- Branch Baptist Church at Nettie. Violet Faye Cantrell, 91, born ville, Tenn., William Feeney of will suffer no more. He will live Kenneth Sterling Johnson, 59, of out; and maternal grandmother, Survivors include her son, Jack April 1920 in Kanawha County to Orlando, Fla., and Robert Feeney in our hearts forever until we Summersville, died Tuesday, July June Waugh of Buckhannon. Woods and wife, Jane, of Orlando the late William S. and Lucy Shaf- of Hollywood, Fla.; sister, Cora see him again one sweet day. 26, 2011, at his home. He was the Funeral services were held Tues- Fla.; her daughter, Karen Dorsey fer, passed away July 29, 2011. Hamrick of High Point, N.C.; Services were held Sunday, July son of the late Sterling C. and Vera day, Aug. 2, 2011, in the Mt. Gilead and husband, Randall, of Palmyra, She lived most of her life in the and six grandchildren. She was 24, 2011, at the Phillips Funeral Arlene Gray Johnson and was born Baptist Church at Pool with Pastor Va.; four grandchildren, Randy Charleston area and last worked preceded in death by her parents; Home, Ironton, Ohio, with the Rev. at Montgomery on Nov. 22, 1951. Doug Beam offi ciating. Inter- Dorsey and wife, Christina, of for Holiday Inn before retirement. brother, Harold Feeney; and sisters, Rock Massey offi ciating. Patrick’s He was a coal miner and carpenter. ment followed in the Mt. Pleasant Palmyra, Melissa Ainsworth and Afterwards, she worked as a Ruth Mills and Alice Feeney. wishes were to be buried in Ohio. Surviving: wife, Janie L. Bond Church Cemetery at Mt. Lookout husband, Blake, of Springfi eld, Va., volunteer at St. Francis Hospital for Funeral Services were held on He was laid to rest at the Bradshaw Johnson; son, Sterling Johnson of under the direction of the White Mark Dorsey of Palmyra, Melinda nearly 20 years. She was preceded Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at the Fu- Cemetery in Arabia. Pallbearers Erbacon; daughter, Shanon John- Funeral Home at Summersville. Lis and husband, Jim, of Orlando; in death by her parents and hus- neral Home with the Rev. Edward were family members. Patrick will son of Summersville; step-son, eight great-grandchildren, Emily bands, Ray W. Kinser Sr. and Her- Green of Webster Springs offi ciat- be sadly missed by his family and Tomas Alba of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Carolyn Ainsworth, Jordan man Cantrell; son, Archibald Kin- Mrs. Edna “Judy ing. Interment followed in Joe Mc- those who were lucky enough to brothers, Curtis of Pool, Clyde of and Andrew Dorsey, Henson, ser; grandson, Jack Cooper; three Court Cemetery, Webster Springs. know him. Arrangements by Phil- Nettie, Chris of Craigsville, and Maya, Darius and Anthony Lis; brothers, Archibald Karl Shaffer, Milam” Jewel lips Funeral Home in Ironton, Ohio. Kevin Johnson of Glade Creek; one brother, Oral Butcher and Darrell Shaffer and Charles Shaf- sisters, Karren Zenzick of Wind- Turcotte wife, Rita, of Vienna, Va.; and fer; three sisters, Audra Kornmier, Patrick Dean sor Locks, Conn., and Clarissa Mrs. Edna “Judy Milam” Jewel several nieces and nephews. Beulah Hicks, Barbara Lewis and Lloyd “Buddy” Johnson of Summersville; and Turcotte, 63, of Panama City, Fla., Funeral service will be held at 11 a son-in-law, Jack D. Copper who Hamrick Hitt four grandchildren, Kimber, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at her a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the passed away just hours before her. Psalms 55:6 And I said, Oh that Lloyd “Buddy” Hitt, 61, Dakota, Alexis and Zachary. home. She was a long time resident White Funeral Home in Summers- She is survived by her chil- I had wings like a dove! For then of Vine Grove, passed away Funeral services were con- of Craigsville and a 1964 gradu- ville with the Rev. Larry Gawthrope dren, Ray Kinser Jr., of Sum- would I fl y away, and be at rest. Sunday, July 31, 2011. ducted Friday, July 29, 2011, ate of Richwood High School. offi ciating. Interment will follow in mersville, Elma Jeanne Cooper of Patrick Dean Hamrick, 33, of He had retired from Philip Mor- in the Waters Funeral Chapel at She is survived by her husband: the Fairview Cemetery at Nettie. Ravenswood, and Judith Stover Arabia, Ohio, went home to be with ris, was Past Master of Masonic Summersville with the Rev. James Albert (Butch) Turcotte of Panama Friends may call at the funeral of Charleston; 20 grandchildren the Lord, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Suburban Lodge #740, a member Gray offi ciating. Burial followed City; one son: James (Frankie) home on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and several great-grandchildren. after a long and courageous battle of the Eastern Star and Alcohol- in the Brewster Cemetery on Mill Russell of South Carolina; one In lieu of fl owers donations in Per her request, her body with leukemia at the Community ics Anonymous. He was an Army Creek Road at Birch River. step-daughter: Judy Turcotte of her memory may be made to the will be cremated and services Hospice House in Ashland, Ky. Veteran and had attended Vic- E-Condolences: watersfu- Panama City; two sisters: Bernice Charlottesville Albemarle Res- will be held at a later date. Patrick was born Dec. 12, 1977, in Summersville. He was the young- tory Memorial Baptist Church. [email protected] Pierce of Anderson, S.C., and Karen cue Squad, 828 McIntire Road, est child and son of Burnell and He is survived by his wife, Johnson of Summersville; and Charlottesville, VA 22902. Helen Hamrick of Nallen. Patrick Mary (Fruchtenicht-Scott) Hitt; his two brothers: Gary (Bub) Milam mother and stepfather, Maycil Reel of Craigsville, and Bernard (Bo)
Alpha Natural Resources Awards Renewable Scholarships New River CTC, WVU- to Area Graduates Parkersburg sign articulation Forty-nine high school graduates, - Morgan Mullens of Craigsville, group of 49 high school students,” - Career and Technical Schol- agreement for Business Degree including three from Nicholas Coun- (Richwood High School), $1,500 says Kevin Crutchfi eld, Alpha’s CEO. arship of $1,000 per year for high ty, will collectively receive approxi- Sons and Daughters Scholarship. “Their accomplishments to date pres- school seniors in Alpha’s geograph- New River Community and Technical College has signed an articula- mately $322,000 in college tuition The winners were selected by an age future academic and career suc- ic footprint who plan to pursue a ca- tion agreement with West Virginia University-Parkersburg that gives New over the next four years, courtesy of independent educational support or- cess. Encouraging young people to reer and technical education. River’s graduates the opportunity to complete a four-year baccalaureate a high school scholarship program ganization from more than 600 appli- achieve their highest potential, while Students can apply for and re- degree without the need to travel to Parkersburg. Upper level classes to sponsored by Alpha Natural Resourc- cants drawn from more than 150 high assisting with the fi nancial burden of ceive more than one scholarship complete the four-year degree can be taken online and by taking additional es, Inc. schools located in Alpha’s geograph- higher education is the goal of our if they meet the specifi ed eligibil- coursework at New River. The Nicholas recipients are: ic footprint, which includes West- scholarship program. We congratu- ity and performance criteria. Al- WVU-Parkersburg has agreed to admit graduates of New River’s associ- - Katelyn Bennett of Summers- ern Pennsylvania, Eastern Kentucky, late each of this year’s recipients.” pha’s High School Scholarship ate of applied science degree in business administration with an accounting ville, (Nicholas County High School), Southwest Virginia, Northeast Ten- Alpha’s High School Scholarship Program is administered by Schol- emphasis to WVU-Parkersburg’s bachelor of applied science degree with $1,500 Sons and Daughters Scholar- nessee, Wyoming and West Virginia. Program opens in January of each ac- arship America, the nation’s larg- a specialization in fi nancial management. The articulation agreement will ship Alpha’s scholarship program for ademic year to high school seniors at est private-sector scholarship and help meet the advanced training needs of the state in the area of business - Mackenzie Johnson of Craigs- high school seniors, initiated in 2009, schools located in Alpha’s geograph- educational support organization. administration. New River faculty will work closely with WVU-Parkers- ville, (Richwood High School), is one of the largest in the U.S. min- ic footprint. Students may apply for Recipients are chosen based on burg faculty to make a seamless pathway for students from the associate of $1,500 Sons and Daughters Scholar- ing industry. During the fi rst 10 years four types of tuition funding, all of several factors, including their aca- applied science degree to the bachelor of applied science degree. ship of the scholarship program, more than which can be renewed annually for demic record, demonstrated leader- Students whose career goal is to obtain a baccalaureate degree in busi- 500 students will receive college tu- four years of study if recipients main- ship and participation in school and ness can now enroll at New River knowing they can complete their de- ition assistance, which represents an tain a consistent academic record. community activities, unusual per- gree objective at WVU-Parkersburg in a timely manner without leaving the area. estimated $4 million commitment on The program consists of the follow- sonal or family circumstances and Card of Thanks “This agreement is a wonderful example of West Virginia’s state col- the part of Alpha. Forty-seven schol- ing scholarship categories: outside appraisals. For scholarships leges working together to help make a college degree affordable and con- arships were awarded in 2010. - General Scholarship of $1,000 per to be renewed annually, winning venient for the residents of West Virginia,” stated Dr. Harry R. Faulk, New We would like to thank “We are pleased to award Alpha year for high school seniors who live students are expected to maintain River’s executive vice president and chief academic offi cer. our many friends for scholarships to this truly outstanding in Alpha’s geographic footprint; a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 For further information about the program, contact Stephen T. Smith, their kindness during the - Sons and Daughters Scholarship scale). instructor and academic program coordinator in the Department of Busi- of $1,500 per year for children of Al- Any questions about the Alpha illness and loss of our ness and Economics, WVU-Parkersburg, (304) 424-8281, stephen.smith@ pha affi liate employees; High School Scholarship Program mail.wvu.edu. loved one, Mary Kathryn Card of Thanks - Engineering Scholarship of $2,500 should be directed to Alpha Natural Milroy. To all who sent per year for high school seniors in Al- Resources’ Manager of Recruiting, gifts of food, flowers and The family of pha’s geographic footprint interested at [email protected]. Larry (Pete) Griffith in pursuing engineering degrees; and cards, to those who would like to thank donated in her name to everyone who helped us the Holy Family Church, in any way. It was a Juvenile Accountability Block to Richwood Public great comfort to know Card of Thanks Anna “Jackie” Stout Library and to those who how much everyone Grant awarded to city prayed for us, we offer loved and cared about We would like to offer Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced recently that his offi ce has awarded humble thanks. Special us. We can’t explain our special thanks $431,343 in Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) Program funds, thanks to the what it meant to us. We to everyone for their including two grants to the City of Summersville and one to the Nicholas considerate, caring would like to give a County Commission. doctors, nurses and special thanks to Redi- expressions of kindness The City of Summersville received two separate $20,000 grants with funds from one to be utilized to provide a Prevention Resource Offi cer support staff at both Care; our Chief of Police during the loss of our and patrolmen; Simon- (PRO) at Summersville Middle School and funds from the other to be uti- Nicholas County Nursing loved one. Coleman Funeral Home; lized to provide a Prevention Resource Offi cer (PRO) at Nicholas County and Rehabilitation my brother Evangelist We appreciated all your High School. Center and Summersville Denver Jarvis and wife, thoughts, prayers, Regional Medical Center Molly, for the poem she cards, flowers, food, for the excellent care wrote for me. I certainly received. We treasure hope I haven’t forgotten and kind words. memories of Mary and anyone. Love and Special thanks to White June 30, 1940 – July 27, 2009 are grateful for and will prayers to all. Funeral Home for their Blessed are the pure remember your generous Thank You. support. at heart, for they shall kindness to us during her see God. illness and at her Karen and Chris We miss you so much and passing. Griffith, Jimmy Roberts, May God bless all! we will keep you close in my family and The James Nelson our hearts forever. The Milroy family Larry’s family Deitz Family “Jackie’s” family The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 5A Mount Nebo NCHS grads of 2011 open time capsule Landmark tree in Glade Creek no more
Front, from left, Devin Thomas, Jessica Meadows, J.P. McClung, Cody Hanshaw and Josh Short. Back, from High winds and thunderstorms blew down this very old gigantic tree Josh Short, right, and Josh Brown, left, look at some of the left, Joel Neal, Josh Brown, Caitlin Herndon, Brian Buck- items buried in the time capsule 11 years ago. in Glade Creek a few weeks ago. land, Heather Bailes, Tim Simpkin and former fi rst grade A huge giant tree, which had become a landmark on Route 41 in teacher Barbara Crawford. Glade Creek, is no longer. The 120-foot tall oak tree was blown down by high winds during thunderstorms on June 22. Property owner Roy Bailes explained that the oak tree was estimated o you remember what you ing. They recently took the opportu- at the elementary school to open a Among the items put in the time to be between 150 and 200 years old by a few American Indians who Dwere doing 11 years ago? nity to take a quick look back to that time capsule they had buried there 11 capsule was a girl’s necklace that came to cut up much of the wood of the fallen tree to be used to make This year’s Nicholas County High time. years ago when they were in the fi rst was stylish at the time. There were Indian drums. They are members of the Cherokee and Navajo tribes School Class of 2011 graduates who On the evening before graduation grade. also in the time capsule several and reside along Williams River in Webster County. attended fi rst grade at Mount Nebo ceremonies, the Mount Nebo class- Some of the items were a bit damp video games that were popular at After some previous thunderstorms, the tree had begun to hoover up Elementary School in 1999-2000 mates, along with their fi rst grade but all were basically intact after 11 the time which was a period when at the bottom until it fi nally toppled down from the force of the June now remember what they were do- teacher Barbara Crawford, gathered years of being buried underground. the industry was still in its infancy. 22 storm.
Presbyterian Women host Church youth group helps upgrade home Church Women United Maxine Corbett Richwood Editor A youth group representing Central Wesleyan Church in Highland, Mich., spent a week in Richwood helping to renovate a home. The young people built on an addition, installed a shower, did electri- cal rewiring including installing lots of outlets, and helped with general cleanup. Richwood is much smaller than their hometown and the workers not- ed it was a culture shock for some of their group. They found it inter- esting just cruising the streets after working all day. They reported they found the general public very friendly and everyone they met very sup- portive. Ben Stone, pastor of Richwood Christian Church and the Treasurer of the Richwood Food and Clothing Pantry where the group of 35 was housed, made a big impression on the young adults. One said, “He is so willing to give and give.” The volunteer workers were also impressed with the generosity of The Women of the Summersville Presbyterian Church recently host- Laurel Hardwoods who donated lumber to be used in the house reno- ed the annual Church Women United dinner in the fellowship hall of the vation. They were guests at Christ’s Kitchen for some meals and the church on Water street. More than 100 women from churches in Summers- Christian Church congregation also provided meals. Trent Kujawa, Tyler Ingalls, Ethan Webster and Josh Rut- ville attended. The evening began with the program which was a perfor- The 23 high school students and 12 adults enjoyed their stay in Rich- gers talked about their Richwood experience. They were mance by the Nicholas County Girls Choir in the sanctuary. Among the wood. Presbyterian Women hosting the dinner were, front, from left, Cindy Shel- part of a church volunteer work crew from Michigan. ton, Martha Perilli, Becky Adams and Charlesetta Comer. Back, from left, Lauren Jarroll, Heather Tully, Beth Goette, Cindi Kupar, Betty Sigler and Betty Henshey.
County native becomes published author A Nicholas County native has become a published author. Author Linda L. Mc- Grath (Persinger), born in Rich- wood, is the daughter of James Sandy of Craigsville and the late Betty (McClung) Sandy. McGrath became a published author of two books in June 2011. She said, “I did not say to myself one day I am going to write a novel.” After being in a car accident that left her less mobile and un- able to pursue her normal work and life, she woke up one morn- ing with a story in her head that she just could not shake. Need- less to say, she began to put it on The cover of “Our Amazing paper and after that came a juve- nile book that is dedicated to her Little Cally.” two young grandsons. They are the children of Michael Persing- er and Brian Persinger, formerly of Richwood. Orthopedic care that’s close. The titles are “Our Amazing So you can go far. Little Cally” and “A Most Unusu- al Day at Gemini Springs.” Books may be purchased on Amazon or where books are sold. McGrath is currently working Advanced orthopedic care is right around the corner. If you think you need to travel far for quality orthopedic on her next novel. One of her fa- vorite quotes is: “Nothing in life care, think again. The skilled orthopedic surgeons at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center offer comprehensive makes us grow more than the way services to help you get back to doing the things you love. In addition to the general orthopedic care and sports we respond to challenge.” injuries, the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center surgeons perform arm, hand and elbow surgery. You’ll also have Linda also has family living in access to rehabilitation and education just minutes from home. Summersville. She moved to Florida in 1987 and has been a realtor in central To find an orthopedic surgeon, visit GVMC.com/physicians. Florida and owner/president of Linda McGrath Interiors. She has The cover of “A Most three children and four grandchil- dren. Unusual Day at Gemini Greenbrier Valley Medical Center • 202 Maplewood Avenue • Ronceverte, WV 24970 • GVMC.com Springs.” 6A — Thursday, August 4, 2011 Events The Nicholas Chronicle
■ Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 ■ Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 Sunday Road at Hico. This will be held at 10 a.m. Sun- • Applications for the Home Winterization day School Service and 11 a.m. morning service. Picnic Program, a service administrated through Nicho- • Learn to Can and Freeze Food! Nicholas Coun- • Nicholas County AARP chapter 4211 and luncheon at noon. Special singing at 1 by Fisherman las County Community Action, are now avail- ty Community Education Outreach Service (CEOS) NARSE members will meet at Shelter #1,Car- Quartet from Ohio. Paperware, silverware and drinks able at Richwood Food and Clothing Pantry. is sponsoring a Canning and Freezing Workshop from nifex Ferry Battlefi eld State Park at 11:30 are provided. Info: President Bill Kessler at 438-9158 • Neighborhood Watch on the fourth Thursday of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Summersville Middle School. a.m. for their monthly meeting. Please bring a or secretary, Gerriann Kesler Fair at 658-5144. 8/4, 8/11 each month at Pierson Chapel Church Fellowship Hall. The workshop is open to the public and free to the wrapped gift for Bingo prizes and school sup- • Aspect Foundation is a non-profi t educational ex- fi rst 20 participants with a fee of $5 to anyone af- plies for the Dixie Elementary School. 7/28 8/4 Saturday, Sept. 3 change organization seeking volunteer host families ter that. Space is limited and pre-registration is re- • There will be a meeting of the Summersville • Birch River Grade School reunion. Go back in for international high school students from over 30 dif- quired. To sign up, call 304-872-7898. 7/28, 8/4 Regional Medical Center Medical Staff Execu- time at the Birch River Grade School Reunion. Look- ferent countries who want to experience the American • First Neighborhood Watch meeting for tive Committee at 7:30 a.m. in the ICU Confer- ing for pictures from years gone by: 1953 – 2011 at way of life. For more information about becoming a host Runa and surrounding areas will be held at Pleas- ence Room. The purpose of the meeting is to con- the school and old pictures of the old town of Birch family, please call Susan Leggett at 304-872-1717 or ant Hill Methodist church on Lower Anglins Creek sider monthly reports and any other business that River (building). Call 649-8209. We would like to 304-619-3492, Aspect Foundation’s National Offi ce at Road at 7 p.m. A representative from the Sher- may come before the Committee. For further in- invite antique car owners to join us for our parade, 1-800-US YOUTH, or visit www.aspectfoundation.org. iff’s offi ce will answer questions and give help- formation, please call 872-8402. 8/4, 8/11 which starts at 1. Come join the fun in the 50s. Spe- • The Neighborhood Watch meeting for the ful advice for residents’ concerns. 7/28, 8/4 • The Craigsville Library Board meet- cial invitation to the students of the 50s. 8/4, 8/11 Craigsville, Beaver, Cottle and Tioga area will be ing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Craigs- held on the third Tuesday of the month. For up- ■ Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 ville Library conference room. 8/4, 8/11 ■ dates go online at Nicholas County Sheriff’s De- Notices partment website, www.wvncsd.com. • Richwood Middle School Open House/ Informa- ■ • Line Dance classes are offered at the Sum- • Emotional Support Group tion and Registration Day from 4 – 6 p.m. Meet and Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 mersville Moose Lodge Wednesday eve- Emotional Support Group now meeting at the Nicho- greet teachers, Pick up class schedules, and purchase • Craigsville Elementary School nings from 6 – 8 p.m. The public is invited. las County Resource and Drop-In Center/Peer Recovery, lockers! All new students need to have the follow- New Student Registration • Step aerobics classes are being offered at the Com- 4 1/2 East Main St., Richwood, WV 26261 on Tuesdays ing information before enrolling into RMS: Child’s Any child new to the area or new kindergartner munity Health and Education Complex (located adjacent at 1 p.m. For more information call 304-846-4900. Social Security Card, Birth Certifi cate, TB test results who has not registered for school in Craigsville may to Friends-R-Fun Child Development Center) High- • The Richwood Drop-In Center/Nicholas Coun- (if enrolling from another state), Immunization Record, do so from 9 a.m. until 12 at the Craigsville Elemen- way 41N. Classes are held every Monday, Tuesday and ty Resource Center is now open Monday - Friday Name and phone number of the last school attended, tary School Offi ce. Please bring birth certifi cate, shot Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. For more infor- from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you are interested in becom- Last report card, Current IEP (if applicable) 7/28, 8/4 records, proof of residency, social security card. mation including class fee please call Elaine Buchanan ing a volunteer or looking for new friends, “drop in” • Richwood Middle School Football/ Cheerlead- at 304-742-3620. at 4 1/2 East Main Street or call 304-846-4900. ing Meeting at 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: RICHWOOD ■ • The Hicks-Hamrick Detachment #339, Marine • Jam Room Fridays MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA. Any student inter- Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 Corps League meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month at Every Friday at 6 p.m. Leivasy Peoples’ Place ested in participating in football or cheerleading, please • At 6 p.m. Brown House lawn in Summersville, 7:00 p.m. at 6 East Main Street in Richwood (the Cherry (Old Leivasy school). All pickers and play- attend this meeting and bring the following: Copy of The Rarely Herd presented by Ivy & Stone as a River Navy Building). ers to participate. Fundraisers ongoing to pay util- current physical, Copy of Insurance Card. 7/28, 8/4 FREE Summer Serenade concert outdoors under the • TOPS WV Fenwick #577 meets at New Hope ity costs. Come and enjoy a variety of music. majestic trees. The Rarely Herd is known around Community Center, Rt. 39, Nettie-Fenwick Road, • The Nicholas County Airport Author- the globe as one of the premier groups in Blue- ■ Fenwick on Tuesdays. Weigh-in at 4 p.m., meet- ity will conduct its regular business meeting on the Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 grass music. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Nettie- ing at 4:30. Contact leader Susy Geneva at 304- fi rst Monday of each month at 7 p.m., in the of- • Richwood Lions Breakfast: Richwood Lions Leivasy 4 H will sell supper starting at 5. In case of 846-4073 or by email at [email protected]. fi ce of the Nicholas County Commission, Nich- Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast (Cherry Riv- rain, we move to Old Main Auditorium. Call 872- • TOPS WV #86 meets in the fellowship hall of olas County Courthouse, Summersville. er Festival weekend) from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. 4228 for questions or directions. 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 the Cottle First Church of God each Thursday. •Family Life Center - Summersville Baptist Church at Richwood High School Cafetorium. The menu is We will meet at 12:00 noon each Thursday. Thursdays at 7 p.m. blueberry or regular pancakes, sausage, and scrambled ■ Tops is Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. For more Do you have hurts, habits or hang ups that are nega- eggs. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011 information call 304-742-5417 or email tively impacting or controlling your life? Come to any Donate your old eyeglasses to help others.7/28, 8/4 • Craigsville Senior Citizens Second Sun- [email protected] day Covered Dish Dinner at 1 p.m. 8/4, 8/11 Thursday night meeting for encouragement and sup- • TOPS – Take off pounds sensibly. port while learning about steps to healing in an en- ■ Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 TOPS #WV111 will meet at the Summersville City vironment of confi dentiality and respect. Childcare ■ Building on Broad Street on Mondays. Weigh-in at 5 • Drug Prevention Sponsored by Cowen Odd Fel- Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 is provided for participants needing that service. p.m. Meetings at 6 p.m. Brenda Nutter, Leader – 304- FREE GED classes! lows Lodge No. 176. 5 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall beside • The Nicholas County Beekeepers will meet at • If you are interested in getting 872-2683. Mary Triplett, co-leader 304-872-1980. Post Offi ce in Cowen, Children 5 – 15. All children reg- 7 p.m. at the Summersville Library. Everyone wel- your GED or Charlotte Dancy – weight recorder 304-649-2785. istered will be eligible to win prizes. First - Wii game come. For more information call Vaden Young at simply refresh- •AA MEETINGS system with game; second - $50 savings bond. Must 846-4483 or Marilyn Boyce at 846-4056. 8/4, 8/11 ing basic skills, Need help with drinking problems? AA meet- stay for the whole program in order to win prizes. Pizza, please attend. RHS Class of ings are held at St. Martin’s Church on McKees drinks, and snacks will be provided for children. Info Classes are held ■ Creek Road on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Summers- contact 304-226-5611, 304-649-9500, or 304-226-3311. American Red Cross at the Work- • American Red Cross Bloodmobile will ville Presbyterian Church on Water Street on Satur- Force WV of- 2001 Reunion ■ Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 be at the following Nicholas County loca- days at 8 p.m. Call 1-800-333-5051 for information. fi ce at Northside • PANTRY HOURS Saturd ay, Aug. 6, 2011 • MS Group Meeting – 6 p.m. at the Summers- tions during the month of August. Plaza. Please ville Regional Medical Center Extended Care Fa- Aug. 8 at the First Baptist Church in The Richwood Food & Clothing Pantry will be open contact Lisa (5:00 PM) cility ICU Family Lounge Conference Room in Craigsville from noon – 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday each week, and closed on Wednes- Conley at 872- Summersville. Meetings are held regularly on the Aug. 25 at Summersville Regional Medi- day and Thursday. This schedule will be in effect until 5679 for more W ood bine Picnic Area second Tuesday of the month. Call Stephany at cal Center in Summersville from noon – 6 p.m. further notice. information. The Summersville Salvation Army $ (304) 872-4011 for further information. 7/28, 8/4 • invites you to This program 15.00 per person shop at its Thrift Store located at 731 Broad St., Sum- is sponsored by For more in form a tion and ■ Reunions mersville Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m and the WV Adult August 6 and 7 Sat. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in and shop and be a Basic Educa- to RSVP plea se con t a ct • Walton-Humphreys Golf part of our new frequent shopper card program and re- tion Program. Pa m Nettles at: ceive huge discounts on all merchandise by using your Tournament will be held on Sat- [email protected] urday, Aug. 6, 2011 at the Sum- frequent shopper card. We are also in need of good fur- mersville Golf Course. Please ar- niture items and bric-a-brac dona- rive at 8 a.m. as the fi rst foursome tions. Any questions, you may call will tee off shortly thereafter. The 304-872-1837. Carolyn’s Presents Walton-Humphrey’s Homecom- • Habitat needs you! Please come ing will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7 volunteer and help us with fundrais- BEGINNING SU N D AY JU L Y 10, 2011 at Carnifex Ferry Battlefi eld State ing events for Nicholas and Webster Park, Shelter #4. Dinner will be counties. Interested, call 304-872- ROAD WORK served at 12:30 p.m. 7/28, 8/4 7473. ROAD WORK $ • FEMA (Federal Emergency AN Y PIZZA IS ON LY 10 Saturday, August 6 Management Agency). Joe Han- August 5 & 6 • 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. • RHS Class of 2001 — 10 Year cock will be taking applications for Reunion is scheduled for August 6 FEMA every Wednesday from 8 Wet T-Shirt Contest • Hot Bunz Contest CARRY OUT ONLY at the Woodbine Picnic Area, 5 pm. a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Richwood Food Men with Most Tattoos Contest Please RSVP in advance to Pam & Clothing Pantry for those in need Nettles, [email protected]. of assistance with utility bills (shut- AND • RHS Class of 1981 reunion off notice needed and social secu- scheduled. Calling all members of rity card and photo ID required). $ the Richwood High School Class of • The Family Learning Center, BINGO! 5 P’ZO N E IS BACK ! 1981. A 30th reunion will be held located beside Friends-R-Fun in at the Cherry Hill Country Club Summersville is offering FREE Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. • Regular - 7:00 p.m. on Aug. 6. For additional informa- GED prep classes. These class- American Legion • Richwood Post 97 STOP IN SUMMERSVILLE PIZZA HUT FOR THESE tion or registration, phone Shanda es let you work at your own pace August 3 • Wednesday Night Payout AMAZING DEALS! Evans at 757-234-0939, or Robbie with qualifi ed and friendly staff Taylor at 304-846-4255. 7/28, 8/4 here to help you. Classes are of- 27 to 34 People • The Cox Reunion will be fered Monday through Thursday EB - $20 • Quickie - $30 • Reg. - $40 • Special - $60 (Offer not Valid with any other Coupon or Promotion. For a limited at Ethel’s Oliver’s house this from 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Anyone 35 or More People time only. No double toppings. Additional charge for extra cheese year. Ethel lives at 606 Ashley and stuffed crust) interested in getting their GED can EB - $20 • Quickie - $40 • Reg. - $60 • Special - $60 Lane, Tara Estates, Summersville. contact Dave at 304-872-7060. Everyone meet at her house about 11 and we will eat at noon. Every- one is to bring a covered dish. On Friday, Aug. 5, we will all meet at 5 p.m. at the Ranch House in Craigs- ville, to eat together as a group. Ev- eryone is welcome. 7/28, 8/4
Friday, August 12 • Murphy/Beirne/ Sweeney reunion Murphy/Beirne/Sweeney fami- lies will meet at the Good Evening Ranch, Watusi cabin from 5 p.m. - ? and on Saturday, Aug. 13 from SRMC Back to School Fun Night noon – 6 p.m. Bring covered dish. Contacts: Barbie Beirne Fennel Summersville Regional Medical Center’s Back to School Fun Night will be Monday, at 704-608-2082 or Maria Beirne August 8, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the New Life Christian Academy Gymnasium. Yeager at 304-872-7282. 7/28, 8/4 This event will be open to children ages pre-K through 5th grade. Activities will include: Saturday, August 13 • Cobb/Justice reunion •Safety awareness presentation by law enforcement to include recognition of The descendents of Aberham strangers, vehicle safety, and drug and alcohol awareness. and Amandi (Roberts) Cobb and •Firearm and hunting safety education. Iria and Nelphie (Cobb) Justice will hold a reunion from 10 a.m. - •Health awareness issues, including vaccinations, handwashing, and encephalitis. ? at the Summersville Lake rec- •Fitness and diet issues, including healthy meal plans, healthy snacking, marathon reation area shelter #3. Bring a scholars program information and exercise information. covered dish and reminisce with •ATV safety information and bicycle and skateboard safety. family and friends. Musically in- clined please bring your instru- •Poison control and medication safety. ments. More information call Junior •Distribution of school supplies, including backpacks, crayons, pencils, and pencil Cobb at 304-226-9927. 7/28, 8/4 sharpeners. Sunday, Aug. 14 •Distribution of first aid kits. • The descendents of German im- migrant Peter Kesler will be meeting SRMC wants to provide an end of summer event to provide education on health, for the 63rd Annual Kesler/Kes- fitness and safety. Please call 304-872-8522 for more information. sler Reunion at the Kesler Memo- rial Presbyterian Church at Clifty on The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 7A CEOS Exhibits at Nicholas County Fair Gigantic dandelion Four Nicholas County CEOS clubs presented exhibits in Beaver cottage at the Nicholas County Fair. grown locally The theme of this year’s exhibits was “There’s no Place Like Home.” The Best of Show ribbon was awarded to the Green Valley CEOS club. They received $50. The Dixie CEOS club was awarded the blue ribbon and re- ceived $25. Receiving a red ribbon was the Summersville CEOS club. They were awarded $15. The Laurel Creek CEOS club was awarded a white ribbon for their display. The club also received $15. Members of the CEOS clubs sold chances on a drawing for a gift bas- ket in Beaver cottage. The Best of Show exhibit by the Green Valley CEOS. The blue ribbon exhibit by the Dixie CEOS.
What is believed to be one of the largest dandelions ever grown in this part of West Virginia grew in Summersville this year. The dan- delion measured 67 inches tall and RHS student schedules pickup and Author in Richwood was grown near the front porch at Post Offi ce, Bob O’Dell, author of “From The Coalfi elds to the Cranberry,” will be the entrance to Rod Wightman’s Freshman Open House State Farm Insurance Offi ce on Ar- Richwood High School students entering grades 10-12 may pick up their Continued from 1-A signing his book at the Richwood Public Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. buckle Road in Summersville. It schedules in the main offi ce on Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. He will have a table on Main Street on Friday at alter- could not be determined if the dan- Freshman students and their parents are invited to attend the Freshman nate hours, and all day on Cherry River Festival Saturday, Aug. 6. delion was actually a state, national or world record or if it was a type Open House on Monday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Students and munities around the nation. parents will receive a copy of the student’s schedule, meet some freshman of dandelion that naturally grows According to Postmaster tall. teachers and staff, take a tour of the school and more. All students who at- General Patrick Donahoe, to- tend Freshman Open House will also receive an RHS Class T-shirt. day more than 35 percent of the Postal Service’s retail revenues come from expanded access Chamber to locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, offi ce sup- schedules ply stores, retail chains, self- service kiosks, ATMs and usps. com which is open 24 hours a open house Richwood High School 2011-12 day. New Student Registration “Our customers habits have at Depot made it clear that they no lon- The Richwood Area Chamber ger require a physical post of- of Commerce has new quarters The new student registration at and contact information for previ- fi ce to conduct most of their at the Richwood Railroad Depot. Richwood High School is registra- ous school and/or a copy of cur- postal business. tion for any student entering grades rent high school transcript, two The Postal Service receives The Chamber and the Richwood 9-12 who is new to the area from out proofs of physical address (water, no tax dollars for operating ex- Convention and Visitors Bureau of county or out of state. electric bill, etc…), and custody/ penses, and relies on the sale of will be sharing offi ce space. To The dates are Wednesday, Aug. guardianship papers (if applica- postage, products and services celebrate this move and new af- 10, and Thursday, Aug. 11, from 10 ble). to fund its operations. fi liation, the Chamber has sched- a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richwood High uled an Open House on Saturday, School Guidance Offi ce. Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring the following with New Chamber Executive Direc- you: birth certifi cate, Social Secu- rity Card, vaccination records, name tor Nancy Leffi ngwell will be on New River CTC Offers hand to introduce herself and wel- Online Medical Math Course come you. New River Community and Techni- dents and a knowledgeable and car- cal College has partnered with ed2go. ing instructor. Students will have the com to offer a six-week online course, fl exibility to study at their own pace ADVERTISER “Medical Math.” In this course, stu- combined with enough structure and You are dents will gain the medical math skills support to complete the course. The INDEX ➠➠➠ needed to do anything from calculat- classroom can be accessed 24/7 from ACI Eastern/Arch Coal5B ing dosages to using scientifi c formu- anywhere with an internet connection. invited! Air Evac Lefestream7A las. Packed with hands-on-activities New sessions of this course start Citizens are invited to attend Anderson Accounting, AC13A and real-life examples, this course is Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. Tuition a public reception honoring past Body Curves and More9A ideal for students in any medical fi eld is $99, and the course is open to the and present Richwood City Po- Brooks Run Mining who are seeking to enhance their on- general public. To register, visit ed- Co. – North 4B, 5B the-job math skills. 2go.com/newriver, or for more infor- lice Offi cers. The reception, part Cassandra L. White, Students will receive expert on- mation call New River Community of the Cherry River Festival, will O.D., M.S. 9A line instruction through well-crafted and Technical College at (304) 872- feature the introduction of all of- Clinton R. Bischoff/ lessons, interaction with fellow stu- 4520. fi cers in attendance who have Adopt-an-Orphan Pet8A served the City of Richwood Po- Damewood’s Custom lice Department, celebrating 110 Woodworking,LLC9B ERA Advantage Realty2B, 3B years of service to the community. Executive Director2B Open House scheduled Deceased offi cers will be remem- Field and Stream The Richwood Drop-In Center will hold an Open House on Thursday bered. Real Estate 3B and Friday, Aug. 4-5, at their new location at 27 East Main Street begin- The reception will be held in First Energy 7A ning at 9 a.m. The public is invited to “drop-in” and learn more about the the upstairs conference room at Gauley River Pharmacy12A facility’s work and programs. The Richwood Center is part of the West Richwood City Hall beginning at Gauley River Physical Virginia Mental Health Consumers’ Association, with main offi ces located 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5. Therapy 10A in Charleston. Greenbrier Valley Livestock 10B Greenbrier Valley Medical Center5A NOTICE TO Hardee’s 4B Jim Lively Insurance12A Monongahela Power Customers Joe Holland 14B With Rights-of-Way Across their Property Joe R. Pyle Auction Monongahela Power will maintain portions of its power line rights-of-way in Nicholas, and Realty Co.3B Webster and Clay Counties with the aerial spraying of approved herbicides. The work Kevin C. Lucky DDS, PLLC13A will begin on or after June 2011. King Coal Chevrolet4B Longpoint Grille & Bar6A Questions about the program or about sensitive areas near power lines, such as Mattress Mart and springs, wells, streams, lakes, ponds, orchards, crop areas, gardens, pastures, meadows, year-round dwellings, public recreation areas, and Christmas tree plantations Furniture Gallery, Inc.10B may be directed to the Company by calling 1-800-955-0179. This number will be staffed Mid-State Ford 14A during regular business hours. First Energy 7A Mountain Lake Pharmacy Information about sensitive areas also can be mailed to the local Monongahela Power 9A, 13A office listed below. When calling or writing, please be specific about the location, by Mountaineer Physical giving the number of the utility pole or tower nearest to the sensitive area. The number is posted on the pole or the legs of the tower. Therapy 9B Muddlety Trading Co.11A Rights-of-way maintenance agreements between Monongahela Power and landowners Nicholas Community or tenants are available to those who prefer to accept responsibility for clearing the Action Partnership4B right-of-way crossing their property. Those interested in maintenance agreements are Nicholas County encouraged to contact the nearest Monongahela Power office as soon as possible to Potato Festival assure prompt handling. Queen’s Pageant10A The herbicides to be used –2-4D, triclopyr, glyphosate, picloram, fosamine, metsulfuron, Pizza Hut 6A imazapyr and fluroxypyr- have been tested extensively and approved by the Ramey Save-A-Lot Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department of Agriculture. Rights-of- Cranberry location 13B way for this program involve the following areas: Real Estate Limited2B Ruckman Law Office12A Webster and Nicholas Counties (Backfork- Allingdale #305, 23kv ) Portions of a transmission line beginning at the Backfork Substation and continuing in a westward Star Satellite 3A direction crossing the Back Fork of the Elk River, County Rt. 24, W.Va. Rt. 15, the Elk State Farm 11A River, County Routes 15/4 and 15/18, State Rt. 20, County Routes 40, 36, 36/2, 38/1, Steven C. Southern. M.D., 38, 34 and 15/8, State Rt. 20, County Routes 15/9 and 12; the Gauley River, County Rt. F.A.C.O.G. 10A 48, the Nicholas County Line, County Routes 20/3 and 20/6 and State Route 20, Summersville Pediatrics13A terminating at the Allingdale Substation. Summersville Regional Nicholas and Clay Counties (Powell Mt.- Gilboa (Widen Tap) #325, 23kv ) Portions of Medical Center6A, 13A line which begins at a structure west of Powell Mountain Substation, traveling northwest Tudor’s Biscuit World 11A and running more or less parallel to County Route 19/26 will be treated. The line then U.S. Cellular 2A crosses County Rt. 15/4 and goes into Widen Substation on County Rt. 11. White Auto Sales11B WorkForce WV 7A Michael McCarthy, Forester Monongahela Power Ads of 10 or more column Gassaway Service Center inches will be included in the 1334 State Street, Route 4 North Advertiser Index. Gassaway, WV 26624 8A — Thursday, August 4, 2011 The Nicholas Chronicle
Church Events — 11A Nicholas County Senior Center News — 12A Webster County News — 12A
Second in a series — Civil War Weekend Sept. 10 & 11, 2011 at Carnifex Ferry State Park Precursor to the Battle of Carnifex Ferry: The Battle of Knives and Forks By James Connell rank of Brigadier-General, which to lead an attack without the help encountered east of Gauley Bridge they had headed north. Floyd then his remaining men retreated west Nicholas Chronicle Summer made him Wise’s senior in rank. of Wise, but when General Robert was most likely General Cox and ordered Wise to hold the position towards Charleston. At the time, Intern The two had never gotten along, E. Lee learned of this, he ordered his men, whereas the opposition south of Carnifex Ferry and, against the takeover of the Carnifex Ferry It was now August, 1861. On the and this made it diffi cult for them to cooperation from both sides and to north of Carnifex Ferry was the advise of Wise, attempted to area by Floyd was fairly signifi cant. Union side, General Jacob Cox and agree on their next move. undergo the plans of Floyd because Colonel E.B. Tyler and the 7th Ohio cross the Gauley River by means of This area had been a used a part his men were occupying Gauley General Floyd was determined of his higher rank. Infantry, which had been stationed the sunken ferry boat. Floyd and his of a chain of communication from Bridge until further notice, and to move into the Kanawha Valley After many of General Wise’s there just days prior to General men successfully crossed, though General Cox at Gauley Bridge to General W.S. Rosecrans was busy to combat General Cox’s forces at forces were once again ready for Wise’s scouting mission. four of the men drowned. General Rosecrans at Clarksburg. building up a formidable force in Gauley Bridge, but, as stated before, duty, they, accompanied by General Upon the return of the scouts, After crossing the river, General After learning about what had Clarksburg. On the other hand, Wise’s tactics were defensive in Floyd and his men, moved west General Wise and General Floyd Floyd and his men engaged Colonel happened at Keslers Cross Lanes, General Henry A. Wise and his men nature. He felt that it would be in the direction of the Kanawha. rendezvoused and decided that E.B. Tyler and the 7th Ohio at Wise entitled the ambush, “The were stationed in Lewisburg, where the better decision to draw out the When they arrived east of Carnifex Wise was to confront the enemy at Keslers Cross Lanes. Tyler had been Battle of Knives and Forks.” General John Floyd and “Floyd’s enemy from their current position Ferry, Floyd ordered Wise to send Carnifex Ferry. When Wise arrived completely taken by surprise. At the Information from this article was Brigade” were stationed as well. before confronting them, instead a scouting group to the area north there, they found that one of the time, the 7th Ohio were enjoying obtained from George A. Hall’s While Wise’s men were recovering of trekking to their position to of Carnifex Ferry, and also a group ferryboats had been sunk and the breakfast. The ambush left one of Civilian War in West Virginia: The from an outbreak of measles, Wise combat a rested and potentially west towards Gauley Bridge. Both other had been set adrift down the Tyler’s men dead and 20 wounded. Moccasin Rangers — available for and Floyd discussed their next more numerous army. With neither groups encountered the enemy river. Needless to say, this was the On top of that, Floyd managed to purchase at the Nicholas Chronicle move. Floyd had been given the side compromising, Floyd prepared and turned back. The enemy work of E.B. Tyler and his men, and capture 96 of the men. Tyler and offi ce in Summersville for $18.61.
have a menagerie of animals that roots too, and sometimes helps techniques. provide fi ber and high quality out with herding the animals. Jen Jen has taught home economics Rare Breeds heirloom pork. needed “Izzie’s” herding help, as a for 17 years. She was the ProStart “Sally” is still thriving, along 485-pound pig decided to wander teacher in Greenbrier County and with her fellow goats, which outside the fence. The adventurous will be bringing her considerable include several Pygora, Angora, sow romped through the woods for talents to Richwood High School Nubians and an Alpine. The a while until she decided to return this year. Jen fi nds a use for almost Pygora and Angora are known on her own to the pigpen. everything the farm offers. Eggs for their luxurious mohair, shorn Davis Ridge Farm offers the go into her delicious baked goods, twice a year. “We learned (fi ber youngest Hardens, Dawson and milk from the goats becomes fresh processing) on the job,” said Tucker, everything a young cheese for her family and empty Brandon. “We wanted to do person needs to cultivate a fertile animal feedbags become sturdy everything — from start to fi nish.” imagination. These busy young totes. Jen and Brandon process the mohair fellows are eager to show visitors Look for the Hardens at the by picking and carding, which lines their special goats and pigs. Both Lewisburg Farmers Market and up the fi bers and removes debris young men have shown goats at online at davisridgefi berfarm.com. from the mohair. Then the batting the Nicholas County Fair. Showing and roving, which are long strands “Speck,” Dawson took home fi rst- of raw mohair, are spun into yarn. place at the Fair. He started showing Jen spins on a “drop spindle,” and goats at age 5. All the goats have Jen and Tucker Harden enjoy a Brandon prefers the spinning wheel. names, and Dawson is especially summer morning at Davis Ridge Jen, a teacher, is from fond of “John Jacob.” He loves to Fiber Farm. Pennsylvania, and Brandon, a Silky mohair adorns the Davis Brandon Harden pets one of his sing the song that inspired the name, North Carolina native, worked Ridge Fiber Farm goats. Tamworth pigs. “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt.” for the U.S. Forest Service. They Tucker helped name “Little LuLu.” By Michele Olexa Yeager have lived at Davis Ridge for 10 Harden’s home. The Tamworth is Post Offi ce and Wednesdays from Brandon and Jen were quite taken years. Neither grew up on a farm. a threatened species, according to 3 until 7 p.m. on the corner of with the 3-year-old’s pronunciation ucked away in Nettie on Jen always wanted to show goats Brandon, because they have been Arbuckle Lane and U.S. Route 219. — “wittle wuwu.” a wooded hilltop, Davis at the Pennsylvania State Fair, but cast aside by the industrial-farming A farmer’s work is never done, The newest farming venture Ridge Fiber Farm is an T her suburban upbringing was more giants that favor the fattier breeds. and Brandon and Jen rely on some at Davis Ridge is the addition of unexpected treasure. Owners Jen akin to raising cats than livestock. Tamworth provide a high quality, canine helpers to manage their California and New Zealand breeds and Brandon Harden make their Brandon’s family was the caretaker lean product and are known for their fl ock. “Susie” and “Abbie,” Great of rabbits, which are being raised as home there with sons, Dawson, 7, of an apple orchard. Both have substantial bacon cut. Pyrenees, and “Dottie,” a Great meat rabbits. and Tucker, 3. “jumped in with both feet” on their The Hardens are fi rm in their Pyrenees/Anatolian shepherd mix, Brandon and Jen have also The Harden family embarked journey to create a sustainable commitment to raising a natural live among the goats and ward off built a high tunnel, an unheated on their farming journey with family farm. product, free from the antibiotics possible predators. The Hardens greenhouse, which will allow the arrival of “Sally” a pet Boer A recent addition to the farm and hormones found in factory- say roving domestic dogs are the an extension of 2 to 3 months of goat that they fi rst considered a is the Tamworth pig. The “bacon farmed animals. The Davis Ridge greatest danger. The Harden’s the vegetable growing season. “lawn mower” that didn’t require breed” as they are known, forages Tamworths are free to forage and dogs are carrying on the centuries- Currently the high tunnel houses expensive gasoline. They now in the woods surrounding the root around in the woods, and old work of their ancestors that lots of tomato plants. The pigs and Brandon employs natural worming guarded sheep in the Basque area rabbits are the benefi ciaries of a lot and pest control measures to keep of Northern Spain and Anatolia, of the weeding of the garden. In the animals healthy. “Great pork central Turkey. keeping with their commitment to comes from happy pigs,” is the Two adorable pet dogs also call sustainable farming, the Hardens Harden’s motto. Davis Ridge Farm home, “Izzie” a recycle rainwater in a 275-gallon Brandon Harden displays the The Davis Ridge heirloom pork blue heeler and Woody, a beagle/ container, which provides water for luxurious yarn produced from is USDA inspected and processed corgi mix. “Izzie” has working-dog the gardens through drip-irrigation Davis Ridge Fiber Farm’s goats. at the Greenbrier Meat Company. Heirloom refers to pork from rare breeds of pigs, such as the Tamworth, and is favored by ADOPTADOPT ANAN ORPHANORPHAN PET!PET! 8/4/11 culinary experts. The pigs are butchered when they These pets are listed on www.petfinder.com reach a proper weight, 220 to 260 There is no fee to bring animals into the shelter. Please do not abandon them outside. pounds. The Hardens sell most of their pork — sausage, pork chops, Picnic, Boston Butt, neck bones, fresh bacon, fresh ham roasts, back bones, liver and heart at the Lewisburg Farmers Market held on Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 Dawson Harden has a great rapport with his goats. p.m., located behind the Lewisburg
“Maggie” is the “Danny” is one of “Bethany’s” The 18-month-old Aussies are popular cute result of a the most kissable beauty is on the male boxer, “Butch,” at the shelter now. boxer/greyhound boys at the wild side. is a sturdy sort who “Puddles,” a 6-month- Wilt – Brown Wedding mating. The 1-year- shelter. The 9-year- Speckly, freckly loves to play with old mix is a boy with mantilla was designed with the old girl lists kids old has a lot going and totally kids. love in his heart. matching lace, pearls, and sequins. and other dogs as for him. He is adorable, the 4- her favorite neutered, house- month-old female The bride carried a stunning playmates. trained and has Aussie mix has bouquet of red roses, baby’s breath, the face of an three brothers at ivy and a show-stopping lily that angel. the shelter. centered the arrangement from Glade Creek Floral. Brittany Nicole Wilt, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid. Tiny Kendra, the bride’s niece, was the fl ower girl. Jody Bess, longtime Here are the cats of summer. Among them are Big, black and beautiful describes “Baxter,” a purebred 3-year-old. friend of the groom, was best “Quincy” and “Pharaoh,” tuna-loving mousers with a big attitude. Come out and scratch their bellies. This boy would make a wonderful man. Cheryl Greathouse, cousin You won’t go away empty-handed. addition to your family. of the groom, catered the rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, and Sunday brunch. The wedding cake, a creation of Ina Rosenburg, was a fi ve-tier square design that was most delectable. Amber, a Nicholas County High School graduate, is currently working at the Sears store in Summersville and has completed Mr. and Mrs. Lance Alexander Brown her third year of college through the Bride is the former Amber Dawn Wilt Bluefi eld extension. NICHOLAS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER Lance, a graduate of Richwood U.S. Route 19, Summersville • Phone 872-7877 Amber Dawn Wilt, daughter of with white organza trimmed with High School and the Lincoln School (Located near the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park) Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wilt of Spruce fresh red rose pedals. Urns of of Welding of Cleveland, Ohio, Adoption Fee: $20 Dogs and Cats. In addition a refundable spay/neuter charge of Run Rd., Summersville, and Lance ruby red geraniums rested against is working for Alpha Resources dogs $50, Cats $20, Refunded upon proof of spay/neuter. Alexander Brown, son of Mr. and green and white variegated hosta in Summersville. Lance also NEW HOURS: Now open Mon thru Sat from 9:30am to 3:30pm - Closed Sunday. Mrs. S. Scott Brown of Hamrick highlighting the newel posts of the completed six years of service with All animals are wormed and given initial vaccinations. Lane, Fenwick, were united in staircase. The music was provided the #1092 Summersville Army The Nicholas County Animal Shelter accepts local checks and cash. marriage on June 11, 2011, at the by Mike Hanna. National Guard, served in OIF and home of the groom’s parents. The bride’s gown was a strapless is a Veteran of Foreign Wars. This ad sponsored by The Rev. Adam Hanna performed creation of taffeta and Venice lace Lance is the grandson of Nora the double-ring ceremony in a styled by the bride. The fi tted bodice Pauline Brown and the late S. L. Clinton R. Bischoff, Attorney At Law beautiful bridal setting on the stairs was covered with an array of tiny Brown of Richwood, and Ruth 517 Main Street, Summersville, W.Va. of the deck. The staircase was seed pearls and sequins. The gown Rhodes and the late Curtis W. dripping with 30-year-old Chinese was designed with an elongated Rhodes of Ravenswood, W.Va. (304) 872-4085 wisteria and the risers were draped train with burgundy gores. Her The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, August 4, 2011 — 9A From terrorists to tuna A conversation with “Bette’s Beds” columnist and Master Gardener Bette O’Steen, 53, of Leivasy By James Connell fi rst articles, I teased the population certain things to put information Nicholas Chronicle Summer with, “I’ll teach you what a tuna out to their communities and we Intern is” since that’s actually a part of earn hours for these things to count a cactus, and there aren’t many of towards our re-certifi cation every Where did you grow up? those grown around here, and they year. I’m one of only two master In the Dallas/Fort Worth area in taught me that a “ramp” is more gardeners in Nicholas County, Texas. The “little” town I lived in than just a means of getting on and and it was my way of doing my between Dallas and Fort Worth had off the freeway! I was a master community service project that ENTER YOUR BIRTHDAY 50,000 people and it was considered gardener back in Texas — actually earns me hours towards my re- in our monthly drawing. a “little” town! And everybody an herb specialist. certifi cation. And the “Tour of Entry deadline for September birthdays is goes ‘Why did you move to West Trees” and “Tour of Champions” Aug. 26, 2011. Winners will be announced Virginia?’ Well, I have about Is that your profession? that we did Saturday, other master 9,000,000 reasons, and one is the No, I’m actually a highly trained gardeners come to that and they in the Sept. 1, 2011 issue. population. volunteer; I am actually retired earn educational hours as well. One winner will receive the birthday package from Army. I used to be a JAG (Judge I earn educational hours for that Master Gardener Bette O’Steen the following participating sponsors: So you wanted out of the bigger Advocate General) offi cer. Once because we brought in a tree NICHOLAS SHOWPLACE - 304-872-2470 areas? upon a time, I did the hunt-down- expert to teach us all. That’s part it’s a certifi cation and not a degree. FOOD LION - 304-872-6040 Yes, out of the bigger areas and and-prosecute-terrorists kind of of my function as a member of the Mrs. O’Steen was recently out of the 100-degree heat 100 days thing. Extension Service through West Other winners will receive a frozen DQ cake from appointed to the Master Gardeners’ a year. Virginia University. State Board of Directors as the RICHWOOD DAIRY QUEEN - 846-4061 How long did you do that for? chair of the membership retention SUMMERSVILLE DAIRY QUEEN - 872-4641 What was the main thing that Only about three years. So your work is related to West committee and is the president of drew you to West Virginia? Virginia University? To get your birthday name in the drawing, birthday person must be a resident of Nicholas County or the New River Master Gardeners the surrounding areas. This coupon must be returned (no copies accepted). One entry per person. Population, weather, things to do. How was that? Was it enjoyable? Yes, all of the master gardener Association, which covers Nicholas, Name ______You get four real seasons here. No (laughs), that’s why I’m a programs are part of the WVU Fayette, Raleigh and Summers gardener now. Yes I’m now retired Extension Service. The Agriculture Birthday person’s address ______counties. She holds an MBA from How long have you been here? out of the Army, and now I’m & Natural Resources agent Brian Phone No. (birthday person’s) ______Birthday ______University of Texas (Arlington). I showed up here in August of gardening, relaxing, enjoying, Sparks would be my boss, so to If child, parent’s name ______last year to work on buying a house. having fun. This is my mission in speak. Yes, [Master Gardener] is a Submitted by: ______Phone No. ______You can read “Bette’s Beds” My husband and I fi nally achieved life. certifi cation. You have to attend “x” Return to: The Nicholas Chronicle, each week here, and you can that in the tail end of January, so number of hours at WVU. You have 718 Broad St., P.O. 503, Summersville, WV 26651-0503 contact Bette at (304) 846-2754 we fi nally got to move in and call When did you get the idea to start a mid-term and a fi nal exam and lab or (304) 872-7898, or by email at ourselves West Virginians, by “Bette’s Beds”? hours that you have to put in just [email protected]. choice, in February. In one of my Master gardeners have to do like any college degree, except that Best Wishes Birth Announcement Recent Marriages Kurtis Short and Bonita Hamrick Michael Casey and Holly Wilson The families of Daneen Franco McClung Cody Standridge and Kelly Hutch Delaney and Tyler Groves and Jeff Lackey send them best Beydler Michael Tallamy and Amber wishes on their forthcoming born on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Wade Boyce and Samantha Bailes Corbett at Chambersburg Hospital. He Brian O’Dell and Chasity Jason Compton and Sha Sigley marriage, August 6, 2011. weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and Thompson Phillip Harrison and Tara Dodrill was 20 inches long. Shawn Bass and Randi Hall Jeremiah Bleigh and Amelia Paternal grandparents are Adam Grose and Jessica Cowger Shaffer James and Karen McClung of Mt. Teddy Osborne Jr. and Shirley Tony Bennett and Kimberly Daneen Franco and Jeff Lackey Lookout. Maternal grandparents Lawson Ratliff Jesse Longs Jr. and Jessica David O’Dell and Gail O’Dell jturnerphotographics are Craig and Kim Thomas of Mt. Stewart Jackie Stephenson and Michelle Nebo. Scotty Dix and Shirley Bryant Case He also has two great- John Grogan Jr. and Catherine Mason Thomas McClung grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and Clark cousins who are happy he has Chris and Jessica McClung are arrived. proud to announce the birth of their Chris, Jessica and Mason reside son, Mason Thomas. Mason was in Chambersburg, Pa. Barnette Happy 91st birthday to Mary Barnette!
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Where the summer never ends! 10A — Thursday, August 4, 2011 The Nicholas Chronicle There Will Never Be Another Lex I begged just as hard generations pass through the school. the black (counseling) chair and hard to fi nd him. Thankfully, he sat for him to let us have Although he did not hold a teaching sometimes I was, even though we just slightly taller than they did so it. He insisted on just degree, he was always teaching. never actually changed seats. Then you could spot him at a table. Later, a party with the kids, His very conversation with students, he was off down the hall to read to he would walk laps around the track so we celebrated in teachers, parents and grandparents Kindergarten and any other class with the kids at recess. After lunch, style with a huge Fun was fi lled with the teaching of life that asked him. Lex always took out the trash and Day at school. It is lessons in a very non-threatening I remember walking out into the wiped tables, and if we did not He was born in Holland and no wonder kids loved and compassionate way. hallway one day to fi nd him on his have a custodian, he would sweep moved to New York with his him—he always thought of them Lex has a hands and knees and mop the kitchen. Then the parents when he was a very young fi rst. very unique cutting out this afternoon would be a repeat of the child. How he ended up in central Lex earned his degree in School counseling life sized paper morning—with kids and counseling West Virginia and managed to stay Psychology from Pace University style. Every doll made out of and whatever the need was at the for his entire career is still a bit of a in New York. He also holds a Tuesday, he bulletin board time. Adults and kids alike could mystery to me, but we are glad that Master’s Degree in Counseling. would arrive paper. It seems always count on him to tell us what he did. Lex not only spent his entire career at school very Mrs. Blake had we needed to hear whether it was Lex is smiling at something the Lex DeGruyl is a very quiet, in central West Virginia, but all 33 early to help asked him to what we wanted to hear or not. I kids are doing. unassuming man, so when he years were spent part time at Birch serve breakfast. teach a lesson have been on the receiving end begged me not to have the huge River Elementary. He has been with He was there on bullying, of that a time or two myself over they might be hungry or not have retirement party for him that we had us through the good times and the to greet the so he had dug the years. I never heard him use anything special to eat over the planned, I had to comply although hard times and has seen several kids and hand out his book on the term “reality therapy”, but I holidays. I’ll bet that very few them their tray bullying to read recognized it from my own training people know that he would leave as they entered to the class. Every in counseling. That was what was food on the doorsteps of kids at the lunchroom. time something so unique about Lex. He never Christmastime and then wait in the Then he sat Lex is helping with our hurtful was said used any fancy terms or strategies. distance to make sure that they got down and Thanksgiving dinner for parents. in the story, the He just spent time interacting with it. visited with kids would tear a people. Although he is retired, he will every group piece of the paper Lex loves to cook and is quite never be forgotten, nor is he that from Pre-k to doll. The torn an accomplished chef. Sometimes far away. He lives just down the fi fth grade while they ate. After and tattered paper fi gure hung in he would cook with the kids. I road from the school and we can dumping trays, taking out the Mrs. Blake’s classroom the rest of remember one time he was reading visit him anytime we want at his garbage and wiping tables, he the year as a constant reminder of a book to the Kindergarten class restaurant, P.J. Berry’s, on Main rushed off to another school. the pain we can infl ict on others just and had them all eating “mush” Street in Sutton, but still, there will On Fridays, we were fortunate with words. What a lesson! because that is what the kids in be a huge void in our school. Even to have him all day. After the Lex did everyone’s lunch duty the story were eating. They were though we are very happy for him, same breakfast scenario, he would on Fridays and recess duty if we actually eating oatmeal, which they we are truly grieving for ourselves come upstairs where I would fi ll needed him to cover for one reason ordinarily would probably have and our school. Friday’s will just him in on the week’s activities or another. He was always sitting in turned their noses up to. He always never be the same. and needs. Sometimes he was in a group of kids and you had to look provided food for our grown- HAPPY RETIREMENT, LEX! up parties and worked tirelessly We wish you the very best, and we at our Grandparent’s Day and thank you for your years of service Thanksgiving dinners. to the students in Nicholas County We shared a great compassion Schools. for kids. He always worried that Lex DeGruyl, Stephanie Caldwell, and a group of second graders are in line for their wristbands.
Lex and Ritchie are trying to put the torn and broken fi gure back together. Summersville CEOS Meet The Summersville CEOS The club will have a club met on July 27, 2011 at the activity on Aug. 24, 2011. The Lex is getting sprayed with the fi re hose with the kids. Summersville Methodist Church. members will meet around Mozelle Brown was the 12:30 – 1 p.m. at the Longpoint Lex and Mr. Rose are discussing a better way to display the Wild Thing lesson leader for “Discover Restaurant. Turn right toward projects. Your Fountain of Youth.” She Summersville Dam on 129. It is gave suggestions to obtain your about 1 mile after you make a fountain of youth: Quit smoking, right. Hope to see a large group. drink alcohol in moderation, eat Members attending the July fewer calories, get physical, lose meeting were Nancy Callahan, weight, get enough sleep, drink Mozelle Brown, Beulah enough water, avoid overexposure Summers, Martha Cuff, Irene to the sun, keep your mind in Callahan, Mary Callahan and shape, work longer and volunteer Charlotte McClung. more. Mozelle led the group with It was announced that “The Village Blacksmith” and Summersville CEOS placed “Gossiping Neighbors.” Beulah second at the 87th Annual Summers led the members with Nicholas County Fair that was “Essay on Faith.” !" # held July 11 – 16, 2011. Summersville $ Seamless Gutters % &