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USPS 362-300 and Hardy County News www.moorefieldexaminer.com VOLUME 118 - NUMBER 4 MOOREFIELD, HARDY COUNTY, W.VA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009 TWO SECTIONS - 16 PAGES 94¢ Chamber Hosts Legislative Luncheon By Jean A. Flanagan Another issue the legislature will Moorefield Examiner have to address is unemployment compensation. “If unemployment Roads, unemployment, health in- rises, the state will run out of money surance and teacher’s retirement for unemployment,” Michael said. were some of the issues discussed at a The cost of housing people at the luncheon held Wednesday, Jan. 21. regional jails is increasing. It now Delegate Harold Michael, D-47, costs $48.50 per inmate per day to was the featured speaker at a lunch- cover the cost of food, health care eon sponsored by the Hardy County and shelter. “But this is still more Chamber of Commerce. Members of economical to do it this way,” the Hardy County business commu- Michael said. nity gathered at the Ponderosa Without regional jails, every juris- Restaurant in Moorefield. diction would have to provide those Michael presented an update on services individually. various issues he believes will be on “We are looking to build another the agenda during the legislative ses- jail in this area,” Michael said. sion this year. The 2009 Legislative The legislature will consider whether health insurance companies Session begins Wednesday, Feb. 11. should be forced to cover the treat- The price of gasoline and materi- ment of autism. If legislation passes, al costs have had an impact on the the overall cost of health care will in- funding available for road repairs, crease. “I don’t know why it wouldn’t Photo by Jean Flanagan Michael said. People are driving less, be treated like every other illness,” Delegate Harold Michael addresses members of the Hardy County Chamber of Commerce at the using less gasoline and since the Michael said. Legislative Luncheon held Wednesday. Highway Trust Fund gets revenue Over the past four years, the cost from the gasoline tax, the fund has of the Public Employee Insurance suffered over the past two years. In Agency (PEIA) has increased. PEIA addition, the cost of materials has in- is offered to public employees, but RDA Works to Keep Jobs in County, creased. Michael said, “There is a proposal “The past two years, we’ve put ad- being floated to extend those benefits ditional funding into the Highway to the private sector.” Little Done to Create More Jobs Fund from the general fund,” Michael said as a result of the Michael said. “We will have to look at stock market crash, the teacher’s re- Editor’s Note: This is the third in a mark and Christoper Peacock Cabi- RDA and Primewood was signed in it again this year.” Continued on page 3 four-part series examining the role and netry. Together, they employ most of February 2005. Primewood began Kindergarten effectiveness of the Hardy County Ru- the 3,200 job holders who work in the distribution operations from the shell ral Development Authority. manufacturing sector in the county. building later that year, creating eight Registration Aside from working to retain ex- jobs. Commissioners Give Hardy County Schools Kinder- By Bob Alcock isting businesses, the purposes for In 2006, officials with Christopher garten schedule has been released. Special to Moorefield Examiner which RDA was created in state law Peacock Cabinetry in the War- Please see page 6 for details. includes “...to encourage and as- densville industrial park wanted to The Hardy County Rural Devel- sist...the locating of new business and expand their operation. However, Blessing to Bike Race Pre-K Registration opment Authority (RDA) may claim industry within the...county...” they lacked sufficient space to store Hardy County Commissioners sion to run the race, use of the Math- Hardy County Pre-K Registra- it created 40 jobs in the last three A review of all cases which result- assembled cabinets before shipping gave their blessing to a July bicycle ias Community Center as headquar- tion dates have been set. Please see years, but in no documented case did ed in new jobs in the past three years them off for installation. They ap- race sponsored by the National Capi- ters, and the emergency response page 6 for details. RDA initiate the process. reveals that in every case someone proached RDA about purchasing a tol Velo Club to be held in the Math- personnel. He said the club brings all While calls came into RDA of- called RDA to get the ball rolling. In 4.5 acre lot across the road from their ias area. its necessary equipment and that in- Capito Staff Visit fices that eventually resulted in new every case the RDA responded with cabinet factory and closed on the Lisa Basye, president of the surance was provided by USA Cy- The mobile office of Rep. Shelley jobs, the authority attended to other the assistance necessary to accommo- deal in January 2007. Mathias-Baker Emergency Squad, cling. Moore Capito, R-WV, will visit the matters. date the business. Peacock built a 10,000 square foot introduced David Kirkpatrick, Scott All bikers are licensed in age, gen- Hardy County Senior Center, 409 The minutes of RDA board meet- Primewood, Inc, of Wahpeton, warehouse on the newly purchased Schwartz, Ray Moglia, and Audrey der and ability categories. Ages may Spring Ave. in Moorefield on ings dating back to January 2006 and ND, is a cabinet component manu- site. The warehouse allowed Peacock Taucher who are members of run from 16 to over 65. Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 interviews with business executives, facturer and a long term supplier to to increase their production and hire NCVC, a registered member of USA Commissioners suggested that p.m. A staff member from the Con- past and present board members in- American Woodmark. In 2004 30 new employees. Soon after, the Cycling. the bikers visit the sheriff’s office and gresswoman’s office will be avail- dicate the RDA focused on retaining Primewood sought an east coast site housing industry collapsed and Pea- The Club is planning the Lost the Division of Highways. able. In addition, residents can send existing businesses, providing a site for a distribution facility that could cock had to lay off 20 employees. River Classic on July 25. It will be a Kirkpatrick told the county offi- a message to Congresswoman Capi- for Eastern West Virginia Communi- supply Woodmark’s new high volume Gary Arbaugh’s Carousel Enter- ten mile loop incorporating the State cials that the club’s intent was to cre- to. ty and Technical College’s new build- factory in at the Byrd Industrial Park prises is also located in the War- Park Road, Howard’s Lick Road, ate a long lasting relationship be- ing, looking for land on which to cre- in Moorefield. densville Industrial Park. In 2005 Ar- Dispanet, Jenkins Hollow, Crab Run, tween the bike racers and the Lost Blood Drive ate a multi-purpose business park, Local Woodmark executives baugh decided his business needed Whetzel-Cullers and Route 259. River community. The Mathias Ruritan Club will severing relations with the Hardy knew about the then vacant “shell” an new building. He called RDA and The bikers were excited about a sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive on County Public Service District and building in the Byrd Industrial Park. struck a deal to purchase another lot number of roads in Hardy County Planning Update Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 2 - 7 p.m. at writing a strategic plan. RDA had built the 54,000 square in the Wardensville park. Arbaugh which were, in their words, “awe- Planner Tom Widder returned the Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad, Keeping major employers in the foot structure in 2000 without a spe- has since designed and built a new some rides.” the Subdivision Ordinance to the 17940 SR 259. county is critical to the economic fu- cific tenant in mind. According to structure for his amusement ride Kirkpatrick told commissioners commissioners with only minor ture of Hardy County, according to company officials involved at the company. The transaction did not they expected at least 250 bikers with changes to the certification of roads Extension Meeting Mallie Combs-Snider, RDA’s execu- time, it was a Woodmark executive create any new jobs. probably an additional 150 family section. The Planning Commission tive director. who made the initial contact with and officials. He said some bikers There will be a WVU Hardy Arbaugh alerted his friend, Gary made no other changes or correc- Three of the top five employers in RDA and introduced Primewood of- are already training. County Extension Service meeting Dalton, that his old building in the tions. Hardy county are manufacturers - ficials to the agency. Negotiations Basye said her squad would be on Monday, Feb. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at Wardensville park would be avail- The County Commission must Pilgrim’s Pride, American Wood- commenced and a lease between providing the emergency response the Hardy County Courthouse. Continued on page 8 have a public hearing before accept- personnel and an ambulance on site. ing the proposed ordinance. She told commissioners this was a Widder presented his second Internet Safety Class new event for Hardy County which quarter review noting that housing Main Street Toys and Computers DOH to Install Lights at Scenic could grow into a national event. permits were off 42 percent. He is- will be offering a free class for par- Bayse said it would bring money into sued 43 Improvement Location per- ents and careproviders of children, the county and involve the communi- mits. on Internet safety. The class will be Overlook on Corridor for Safety ty and is already talking to civic Total construction costs in the held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m., in groups, community leaders and second quarter were $2,734,684. the stores’s computer classroom. For By Jean A. Flanagan Hardy County Chamber of Com- ing Authority regarding renovations churches about their participation. New home construction amounted to more information, call 538-6360 or The response, she said, has been very Moorefield Examiner merce, reported the Convention and to Moorefield Elementary School. $1,977,000. stop by the store at 106 North Main positive. Total fees collected were $5,963 St., Moorefield. Visitors Bureau has been created. “The SBA has told us they won’t The West Virginia Department of By-laws have been written and are give us any money until we have the Plus, she pointed out, biking pro- including Improvement Location, Highways is looking to install dusk- ready for adoption. Following adop- support of the citizens of Hardy motes physical activity. Exempt Sub-Division, Sketch Plan Auditions at McCoy to-dawn lighting at the Scenic Over- tion, they will be filed with the state. County,” she said. Kirkpatrick said the only things Review, Sub-Division Inspection and Auditions for Disney’s “Beauty look on Corridor H. “It is for safety “This was the primary reason the Whitecotton also reported a drop needed by the bike club was permis- Continued on page 8 and the Beast” will be held at the Mc- and convenience,” DOH Adminis- chamber was started,” he said, “to re- in student enrollment this year of Coy’s Grand Theatre Friday, Feb. 6, trator Bill Robinette told a gathering coup hotel and motel tax revenue.” about 29 students. from 5 - 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 of community and business leaders. Baker reported the chamber BOE member Loy Kesner was al- Department of Ag Proposing from 5 - 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 The Community Development sponsored a Legislative Luncheon so on hand. He said the board is from 2 - 5 p.m. Committee met at the Moorefield with Del. Harold Michael as guest working well together and with the Please come with a prepared vo- Town Office on Wednesday, Jan. 21. speaker. The luncheon was a success, new superintendent. He extended an Treatment for Gypsy Moths cal selection. Interested in back- Robinette also provided an up- Baker reported. invitation to everyone to attend a The West Virginia Department of Counties proposed for treatment stage? Come to auditions! date on the status of the area’s salt The chamber will be hosting its board meeting. Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing to include Berkeley, Greenbrier, For additional audition informa- reserves. He previously reported a first Annual Banquet on Saturday, treat approximately 51,400 acres of tion, check out the web site at: nationwide salt shortage that could March 7 at the South Branch Inn. Public Service District Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mc- forest to protect against gypsy moth www.mccoysgrand.com. threaten travel in Hardy County in The chamber will present an Entre- Logan Moyers, general manager Dowell, Mineral, Monroe, Morgan, damage in 2009. The projects will be the event of bad winter weather. Due preneur of the Year Award, a Busi- of the Hardy County Public Service Pocahontas and Preston counties. conducted in cooperation with the Library Meeting to the mild winter, so far, Robinette nessperson of the Year Award and a District, said the utility is currently Detailed maps of the proposed treat- There will be a regular meeting of said he doesn’t see a problem with Business of the Year Award. Tickets ready to award two bid packages - U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ment areas are available for review at the Board of Directors of the Friends the rest of the season. will be available. one for the Caledonia Heights sewer Forest Service (USDA-FS), and will the New Creek or Charleston offices of the Hardy County Public Library The DOH has two message “We need more members,” Baker project and one to extend water serv- include both the Cooperative State- of the WVDA Plant Industries Divi- on Monday, Feb. 9, at 4:30 pm at the boards which can be used to alert said in conclusion. “The chamber will ice to the new Eastern West Virginia County-Landowner (CSCL) Sup- sion. Treatments will begin between public library in Moorefield. drivers in the event of an interruption be orchestrating a membership drive Community and Technical College. pression Program and the Slow the late April and the end of May, de- to normal traffic flow on state roads, very shortly.” On a negative note, Moyers said Spread (STS) Program. pending on weather conditions and “The gypsy moth infestation in EHEMS PTO Meeting Robinette reported. the PSD has not been able to move the stage of development of the gyp- West Virginia is expected to reach The EHEMS PTO meeting will “An example would be a water Hardy County Public forward on providing public water sy moth. high enough levels in 2009 to cause be held on Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the main break that might cause traffic to Schools service to the Baker community. The WVDA is soliciting public be diverted,” he said. “We could put defoliation and tree mortality,” said cafeteria. Family reading night will be Hardy County School Superin- “We have tried everything possi- comment on the areas proposed for the signs up ahead of the diversion, ble,” he said. “The people in Baker Commissioner Douglass. “In 2008, held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. prior to the tendent Barbara Whitecotton said gypsy moth treatment. The WVDA so people know the road is blocked the Board of Education is currently are adamantly opposed to public util- aerial surveys detected 81,000 acres meeting in the library. For informa- will use this input to identify any sig- tion, contact Josh Merritt at 874- ahead.” working on the Comprehensive Edu- ities. They think it will encourage of defoliation. These trees are al- nificant issues related to the pro- 3313. Robinette was asked if there are cational Facilities Plan and will be se- growth.” ready stressed and may not be able to any plans to extend Corridor H east lecting a committee of community Moyers said even a Participation withstand another year of heavy de- posed project and to develop a range beyond Wardensville. He replied the members. The board has hired the Incentive Program, which would pay foliation.” of alternatives. Written comments environmental impact study was nev- architectural firm of Williamson and customers $500, was not successful. The gypsy moth is the most seri- should be submitted to Quentin er completed and that would be a Shriver to help write the plan. “A de- “No one wanted it,” he said. ous forest pest in West Virginia, defo- “Butch” Sayers, WVDA Gypsy Moth two-year process. cision will have to be made regarding Moorefield Councilman Charles liating tens of thousands of acres Program Manager, P.O. Box 9, New Moorefield High School,” she said. Silliman asked if there was any con- each year. It feeds on more than 500 Creek, WV 26743 or via e-mail to Chamber of Commerce Whitecotton said the board was in sideration the impact would have on species of trees and shrubs, including [email protected] no later than Don Baker, president of the contact with the state School Build- Continued on page 8 West Virginia’s valuable hardwoods. March 1, 2009. Page 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Editorial

Guest Editorial LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, the arrogant powers that be couldn’t been enlarged, and has lost the char- several presidencies. I hope that I am writing in reference to two be bothered with what the citizens of acteristic look of the Sears bungalow. David’s reservations about Mr. Oba- articles in the Wednesday, December Lost River and Baker/Arkansaw My second observation relates to ma are off the mark; I look forward Crucial Decision 17, 2008 edition of the Moorefield wanted or ask for their input. Now the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Com- positively to the actions planned by Examiner. The articles I am refer- the PSD is talking about giving a pany, of which my father, Leon the new Administration, and pray What is the most crucial decision you have made today? ring to are, “PSD Board Suggest In- $500 incentive to people willing to Grover was a charter member. In that they will turn this wonderful How to successfully complete a school or work project? centives for Baker Water Customers” sign up for public water. They may 1934, we lived in the wonderfully tur- country back in the right direction. and the article “PVCD votes to Maybe the best way to juggle the family budget? Perhaps call it an incentive, to me it is plainly reted “Allen House” on Elm Street, My wife and I send our best re- “Take Property Owners to Court for a bribe. This small amount of money next to the old Brick Presbyterian gards to all of our friends in Moore- what to do about a troubled teen or an elderly parent in de- Dam”. may get you hooked up, but remem- Manse across the street from the field, and regret that each year, as we clining health? All are unquestionably important decisions. This whole “Dam” mess concern- ber you will have a monthly water bill County Court House. My dad ap- age, our return trip becomes more What if you had to decide which patients should receive ing the Flood Control Dams and Ru- for the rest of your life with sewer pointed me as the Fire House janitor, difficult. We do hope to see you all ral Public Water Supply can be traced cost to follow. The PSD article stat- and I swept it out and disposed of again, and soon. the limited blood supplies in the hospital blood bank? When back to 1961. A meeting with a local ed that they need 80% of the 216 eli- trash on a weekly basis. Sincerely, supplies are critically low, as in the case of Type O negative group (no names given) was held at gible owners to sign up or 180 people, I also played “fireman” on the fire John and Philippa Grover and B negative blood following the holiday season, this pos- Mathias with Morris R. Caryl, Area at present 37 people have signed up. engine, and learned to “shoot pool” Arlington Heights, IL Conservationist, concerning “initial on the billiard table placed next to * * * * * * * * sible life or death question may not be as far-fetched as you They have held at least 3 sign up local interest was prompted by the drives and have enlisted our own the truck for the volunteers’ recre- Dear Editor: might think. need for a recreational lake (such as school children to bring home propa- ation . “SVEC Rates to Increase”, Wardensville has)”. The next ganda. Prior to becoming the “Fire 1/21/09, yet there is a big push for Type O negative blood is the universal blood type and can recorded meeting occurred in 1968 at Ladies and Gentleman, this is not House”, the building was used for more “green electricity.” be transfused to any patient in an emergency. Yet just seven Mathias High School, was called for someone else paying for this pipe several years as a soda bottling plant I thought those expensive mon- by Don Biller with a group of hand percent of the population has Type O negative blood – and dream/pork project. It is our tax dol- by Bill Grafton. I’ve forgotten strosities were to generate electricity, picked Lost River landowners. The they must receive Type O negative blood if they need a trans- lars. Even with all the unfavorable whether it was Pepsi, Coca Cola, or which common sense tells us should purpose of the meeting was to get a feed back NRCS has received con- Nehi sodas; perhaps he produced all ultimately lower electric rates. fusion. watershed project started. Mr. three varieties for the town. The cerning this project, they are continu- Where is the savings? But then again, Biller’s letter stated that they needed building was adjacent to the still Every two seconds, someone in our country needs a blood ing to go forward with the condemna- no one has said these eye-sores to form a committee of 25 to 30 beautiful home of Dr. O. V. Brooks, transfusion. And too many among us assume that adequate tion process to acquire the properity would produce any kind of savings landowners, again hand picked, “to whose office was across the street. for us. Who is profiting, and how? blood supplies will always be there when we or someone we assist in planning the project”. He for Dam Site #16. They have no Thirdly, although probably not Why has not someone put these obvi- goes on to say “the USDA Soil Con- plausible reason to think the citizens love needs a transfusion. This can only happen with the com- the “Frist House” described in that ous facts together. Someone seems to servation Service will help us with our of the community support the proj- munity’s support. brutal Civil War episode by Harold be frauding someone, and, as usual, project”. “ Assistance had to be re- ect. Garber in “The Hardy Heritage”, the the tax payer ends up paying the bill. Although eight out of 20 people may be eligible to donate quested in writing, they in turn will The reasons given other than old brick Presbyterian Manse men- When will the public wake up? blood, only one in twenty actually donates each year. Of furnish us planning assistance and flood control to reach the needed 1 tioned above was once the residence Ovid Need the funds needed to construct any to 1 ratio of cost to return of building of Reverend J.C. “Chet” Frist, the those who donate, most give just once a year. Yet many can Baker WV flood retarding dams”. this Dam is a typical Government at- Presbyterian Minister during my ear- * * * * * * * * donate blood every 56 days. The 5 dam project was rejected tempt to “CYA” (cover your Butt). lier childhood. It may be that slaves Dear Editor, We urge you to make the vitally important decision to help once because the agricultural pro- This conclusion results from 16 years were kept in this “Frist House”, too. Your readers will be able to follow duction loss would not equal the 1 to of working for USDA. My older brother and I, during the patients in need by donating blood. the 1949 Paughmen Journey from 1 ratio needed between cost to re- Patrick H. Webster years that Reverend Charles Kernan For more information, call (800) GIVE LIFE or visit red- turn, even with creative accounting. Mathias, WV and his family lived in the Manse December to March as they garnered crosslife.org. They were tabled once again for lack * * * * * * * * were aware of the “scary” nature of the championship and brought it James E. Starr, CEO of public support. The case has been Dear Editor: that dark cellar, and prepared a back to Hardy County. sent to the State Supreme Court My wife, Philippa, and I are loyal “haunted tour” of the windowless Your researcher will be able to American Red Cross Blood Services which stated sponsors and the NRCS readers of the “Examiner” (and The basement for several Halloweens in a follow the team from week to week Greater Alleghenies Region could build one Dam. They have Hardy County News, which my row. as she gathers scores for “Glancing ******************* built three. The next reason given to mother Evalyn Grover used to edit) Strange noises and ghostly pre- Backward”. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Baker at reach the 1 to 1 ratio for dam and read it from front to back every sentations were rampant! We proba- Your readers will now be able to site was recreation. This has been week. ascertain results as the team battled the Rescue Squad building today from 2 until 7 p.m. Please bly charged ten cents admission to shot down by the combination of In the edition of January 14th we tour the basement, and spent our through the 48-49 season. be a blood donor and save a life. public and private development of found more than the usual number of profits on Halloween candy at Shan- It has been 60 years since the recreational opportunities. Now the items of great interest to us. holtz’s Drug store, a block away on Jackets, led by Coach Paugh, Bill reason given to reach the needed 1 to The first item was the reference Main Street. Harman, Johnny Vance, and George MY UNBASED OPINION 1 ratio is public water supply. The to zoning changes on South Main And, lastly, I’m sending this letter Fisher, battled through eight section- County Government and The Po- Street, with pictures of several resi- via e-mail to the Examiner on the al, regional and state games to bring home the elusive state title. I want to know. What’s the plan? BY tomac Valley Conservation District dences there. I think one of the hous- night before the inauguration of What are we going to do? supervisors neglected to engage the es in the picture is the Sears House in Barack Obama as our next President Enjoy the journey. Scenario. It’s September 10, DAVID O. citizens support by actually asking which I was born, then called “The in Washington. The excitement Sincerely, 2011. Tomorrow is tenth anniversary HEISHMAN how many people were interested in Fawley House”, the 4th house from across the country is growing rapidly, L. H. Vance of Trade Center and Pentagon terror- signing up for public water. I guess the river. The house has recently such as has not been seen for the last Mathias, WV ist attacks. Al Qaeda has renewed calls for destruction of hated Ameri- can infidels. American intelligence agencies GLANCING BACKWARD have confirmed probable offloading Fifteen Years Ago FROM died Jan. 21... Carl Michael, 81, Seventy-five Years Ago of a nuclear device on Manhattan. January 26, 1994 Romney, died Jan. 26...Jessie Mon- January 24, 1934 Loading and shipping have been verified. The ship is now in harbor but the MOOREFIELD Record low temperatures of 20 to gold Southerly, 90, died Jan. 26. Friends of President Roosevelt device is missing along with two members of her crew. 25 below zero were recorded in the EXAMINER Nadine Joyce Thomas and For- stated that he needed a second term Through diligent police work, both crew members are apprehended in rest Lane Mathias were married Jan. New York City. They sit quietly, defiantly in custody, refusing to speak. Every county with the wind chill factor in ARCHIVES to carry out his program of social rev- the 40 to 50 below zero. Snow added 26. olution and permanent economic re- available resource must be brought into play in order to find and disarm the Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Smith, nuclear device, before tomorrow’s dawn. to the weather woes. Potomac Edi- form. His first four years would be son asked businesses and govern- a daughter, Marsha Faye... to A/3c filled with emergency measures. Eight million New Yorkers. Seat of commercial America. Center of lect trash. and Mrs. Roy G. Dasher, a son, world commercial coordination and diplomatic cooperation. No means of ment offices to delay opening or not Rockingham’s expansion project M. A. Bean sold his veneer plant open at all. Schools were closed, Channon Stewart...to Mr. and Mrs. property to Thompson Mahogany knowing which portions of this bubbling cauldron of humanity and activity at the feed mill was completed. The Kenneth Smith, a daughter...to Mr. will be destroyed. roads were treacherous and cars hatchery and waste water treatment Company of Philadelphia, the re- wouldn’t start. and Mrs. Charles Myers, a son...to ported price around $25,000. One, or both these men we hold, must tell us where that suitcase bomb is system were on schedule. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Orndorff, a son, hidden. They’re surrounded by clerics, terrorism experts, officials from em- According to the Wall Street Franklin Vance Mathias, 61, The Potomac Edison had pur- Journal, Tyson’s Foods, Inc. made an Eddie, Jr. chased the interests of the Potomac bassies of their native countries, and news anchors. Best efforts of interroga- Mathias, died Jan. 19...Mary Ann Moorefield lost to Piedmont 79- tors/negotiators are not breaking suspects’ silence. unsolicited bid to acquire WLR Kuykendall, 42, Milam, died Jan. Valley Power Corporation in Moore- Foods. The bid was for $30 share or 47...Mathias lost to Moorefield 80-61 field, Petersburg and Romney. President Obama signed an executive order eliminating any form of “tor- 22...Eston A. Simpson, 67, McCoole and John S. Mosby 62-41. ture” which might coerce answers to interrogator’s questions. News anchors $329 million. and Baltimore, died Jan. 22. Karl McNeill, 45, had died at his Gov. Gaston Caperton included a home...Catherine Foltz, 91, had died. have reported details of the situation to the world. The world waits and Born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sixty Years Ago watches. Hardy County request for $558,560 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hose, a son...to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy January 26, 1949 Several months ago I saw essentially this same scenario presented on tel- for a child day care center from the Champ, a daughter, Brandi Jo Lehigh, a daughter. evision. A panel and a host were relentlessly grilling a Bush appointee about Appalachian Regional Commission. The local state police reported Beth...to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sager, a that they made 301 arrests in 1948. horrifying stories of water boarding and other “inhumane techniques “ re- Bert Leatherman won Best of daughter, Mary Alisha... to Mr. and Ninety Years Ago ported used by our Central Intelligence Agency and its contractors in at- Show at the Moorefield High School Twenty were for felonies, 148 were January 23, 1919 Mrs. Robert Rader, a daughter, Emi- for road violations, and 133 were for tempts to extract information from unwilling terror suspects. The appointee Science Fair. Jason Riley and Jon Nebraska had ratified the prohi- ly Hinkle...to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van- miscellaneous arrests for petit larce- gave the scenario and asked host and panel for their suggestions. Host and Thoma were second and third. bition amendment which was to go DerSchaaf, a son Hans Peter. ny, drunkenness, and so on. Over panel changed the subject without answering. Arnold Doston Sirk, 83, Har- Wardensville defeated Paw Paw into effect in one year. Another Executive Order closes Guantanamo detainment center within risonburg, died Jan. 15... Tenie Walk- $5,100 was collected in fines. 64-56...Moorefield beat Mathias 81- Moorefield Juniors were to pres- Under the new road law, “no a year. Other CIA detention centers overseas will close too. er Crider, 80, Fulks Run,died Jan. 57. county in West Virginia will expend President Barack Obama has voiced a desire to capture Osama Bin 15...Arnold Lee Fields, 65, Oldtown, ent “Here Comes Charlie” with Jean Shobe, Jo Ann Didawick, Ann Cal- less than $25,000 a year on its roads.” Laden. Two missile strikes he’s already ordered in Pakistan may signal his de- died Jan. 15 ...Irving Gordon West- Forty-five Years Ago It was expected that expenditures for termination to bring about that capture soon. But, to what purpose? cott, 87, Purgitsville, died Jan. 17... houn, Gladys Rumer, Mary Louise January 29, 1964 Hutter, James Kemp, David Kelly, roads would run up to a quarter mil- If Bin Laden is captured, where do we keep him? Is there an internation- Dudley Jones, Kansas City, MO,died Plans were being made for coun- David Sherman, James Dove and lion dollars in some counties. al prison somewhere? Do we hand him over to a third party to hold for us? Jan. 16...Mary Swisher Ludwig, 57, ties of the Eastern Panhandle to be The Lost River correspondent re- Do we house him in Fort Leavenworth military prison, or perhaps some civil- Karl Evans. Winchester, died Jan. 19...Ernest L. represented at the World’s Fair in ported that mud was 18 inches deep ian maximum security facility? A Conservation Commission sur- Veach, 62, Grant County, died Jan. New York. and roads impassable expect by How do we prepare an airtight legal case against him? Do we prepare our vey found that squirrel hunting was 20...Arvil A. Crites, 61, Fayetteville, Wardensville citizens were horseback. case under principles of military or civil law? Does international law apply? the favorite sport in West Virginia, NC, died Jan. 22...Lewis J. Stros- warned to complete calls and dial the Lee Heavner who had been in Must we find his fingerprints on parts of the plane which struck the pentagon followed by rabbit and deer. nider, 40, Winchester, died Jan. 20... correct number when reporting fires. training in the south had returned to in order to convict him? Millie Rollins, 80, died Jan. 20 in Minnie Dove Bott, 84, Baker, died Two homes had been destroyed by his home...a letter was received from President Obama’s supporters have had years to come up with better Richmond...John Adam Smith, 82, Jan. 20. delays in getting the correct informa- Rufus Zirk in Germany and one from ideas. While Mr. Bush and company were hatching nefarious plans to keep Keyser, died Jan. 15... Julia Lee Bar- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dane tion. Hugh Bean. Not having heard for a Americans safe in emergency circumstances, critics were no doubt calmly de- bee, 76, had died in Beverly Hills, Schell, a daughter, Katelyn Brooke. General Telephone installed its long time, their families were re- vising better, more humane mousetraps for catching and holding our ene- CA...Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire, 40,000th phone in West Virginia. In lieved. mies. 73, Winchester, died Jan. 22. Thirty Years Ago 1958 when General acquired the The South Branch Valley Nation- So, now, trot them out. Let’s take a look at them. Lets not hold up the Neva Elizabeth Leatherman and Week of January 24, 1979 al Bank had purchased at par the capture of more terrorists for want of holding facilities and interrogation Moorefield exchange, the number of Ray A. Poling were married Jan. 22. D. Robert Taylor was named bonds issued by the Town of Moore- techniques. phone grew from 790 to 1,030 and in Born to Mr. and Mrs. Burl Barb, manager of the Boise-Cascade Cabi- Wardensville from 235 to 280. a daughter...to Mr. and Mrs. Harry field. net Moorefield plant. C. B. Compton, former employee Lewis, a son. Edwin Bowen and Carl Welton The minimum wage increased of J. Natwick & Company and F. C. Moorefield defeated Piedmont had gone to Baltimore to attend from $2.65 to $2.90. Cook & Company, died Jan. 25 in 39-22 and Wardensville 61-30... school. Wardensville was to close its New Orleans...Martha Hinkle Davis, Moorefield girls defeated War- Lena Wagoner and Gleason dump on Feb. 1. The town contract- 85, Cumberland, died Jan. 8... Harp- densville 18-17. Dasher had been issued a marriage ed with Combs Trash Service to col- er Glenn Hott, 39, Rockville, MD, license in Cumberland.

ESTABLISHED 1845 M OOREFIELD E XAMINER EXAMINER SAYS and Hardy County News Give West coast. not dependent on coal and oil, we the wind turbines 25 miles off our 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 Eating vege- read recently that biomass-to-fuel re- coast. You couldn’t see them on www.moorefieldexaminer.com The Associated Press reported re- tarian can be ally is still growing. Only problem, most days and when you could they Email: EDITORIAL /L EGALS : [email protected] cently that the Centers for Disease healthy, but it’s the government supporting the would be so small as to be nearly in- A DVERTISING : [email protected] Control completed a study on alter- growing industry and not private enterprise. visible. Oh, that’s right, Teddy L INE C LASSIFIED A DS : [email protected] native medicine. In it the CDC asked youngsters Wood chips, switchers, and wheat C IRCULATION : [email protected] Kennedy doesn’t want his view off The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between Christmas and about children’s diet habits and now do need protein, vitamins B12 and D, straw are being tested to make biofu- New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid at estimates that 1 in 200 youngsters iron, calcium and other nutrients els. We like the fact that these things Cape Cod “ruined” by windmills. Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: $29.00 per year tax are vegetarian. Vegetarians don’t most folks get from meat, eggs and aren’t used to feed humans as is the Twenty-five miles out in the ocean included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $33.00 per year tax included elsewhere in Hardy Co. dairy. One aspect we found interest- with Post Offices out of Hardy Co. $35.00 per year tax included for elsewhere in West Virginia. eat red meat, but may eat fish or corn used to produce ethanol. would be a lot more palatable than $40.00 per year outside West Virginia. Three-month, six-month, and nine-month subscriptions poultry. If they are vegans, they don’t ing is that being a vegetarian diet is sitting on top our mountains. People also available. $35.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. eat any kind of animal products, in- not necessarily slimming. Some At Baker can live a heck of a lot closer to wind POSTMASTER: Send address change to: cluding eggs or dairy products. The youngsters cut out meat, but then turbines on land than on the ocean, Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 filled up on soft drinks, doughnuts, youngsters are sometimes influenced The Dutch government has ap- meaning less people who are unhap- THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER by internet sites which include PE- french fries or potato chips cooked in proved a construction permit for a py with the location. Plus, out on the OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY TA’s anti-meat commercials or may vegetable oil, of course. wind turbine farm in the North Sea. Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association be raised in a non-meat eating fami- Located 25 miles off the Netherland- ocean there are two sources of ener- Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; General Manager: gy, both wind and wave action. It just David O. Heishman; Assistant General Manager: James Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. ly. The AP says that vegetarians are Blood Today s’ coast, it’s expected to generate Flanagan; Staff: Joy Bailey, Kathy Bobo, Lisa Duan, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Diane most often female, from higher-in- enough power to light 320,000 seems like the smart thing to do, but Hypes, Mike Mallow, Sharon Martin, Charles Riffey, Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. come families and live on the East or With all the searches for energy homes. Wonder why we don’t have then, what do we know. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Page 3 RDA Considers PSD Release and Economic Stimulus Wish List

By Jean A. Flanagan RDA board member, Delegate move forward,” said RDA Executive Senators and U.S. Congress Repre- about the RDA‘s Strategic Plan. said the project was not funded be- Moorefield Examiner Harold Michael made a motion the Director Mallie-Combs Snider. sentatives are key,” Combs-Snider A motion was made to say that cause the lagoon was still being used. matter be referred to the Executive The attorneys representing both told the board. the Strategic Plan is a planning docu- • The RDA Real Estate Commit- The Hardy County Rural Devel- Committee for resolution. The mo- organizations continue to work on a In addition to the Moorefield Re- ment and Economic Development is tee is in discussions with two proper- opment Authority Board of Direc- tion passed. mutual release, Combs-Snider said. gional Sewer system, completion of a moving target. The motion passed. ty owners regarding the purchase of tors voted to help the Hardy County The requirement for under- Corridor H, a National Guard Ar- property for a multi-tenant business Public Service District secure permis- ground pumping stations is one of Economic Stimulus mory and the Hardy County Wel- Brochure and Web Site park. No further information is avail- sion to build a new above-ground wa- the issues that remain unresolved in At the request of the Hardy come Center, which have been in The RDA is working with Hardy able. ter pumping station at the intersec- the two-year struggle to legally sepa- County Commission, the RDA is de- process for a number of years, the Telecommunications to design and • The National Guard has asked tion of Route 55 and Caledonia rate the RDA and the PSD. veloping a list of “shovel-ready” proj- RDA will request funding for water, implement an individual Web site. permission to use the property across Heights Road. The pumping station Also unresolved is the transfer of ects that could take advantage of sewer and roads for existing RDA The final proof of a brochure has the road from the armory for a walk- is currently located underground and property in the Baker Industrial Park President Obama’s economic stimu- properties. been submitted to the printer. The ing/compass reading drill. The board needs major upgrades because of to the PSD for a sewage treatment lus plan. brochure is expected to be complete approved the request. corrosion. Covenants associated to plant. The sewage treatment plant is The President has proposed in- Strategic Plan in about three weeks. the property require it remain under- contingent on the Baker water proj- vesting $25 billion nationally to re- Members of the RDA board took The next meeting of the RDA ground. “I think we should help the ect, which does not have community build infrastructure, including exception to what they considered Other Business Board of Directors will be held PSD accommodate a new pumping support. “There was a question schools. ”From a conference call that “negative publicity” in the Moore- • A grant application to begin re- Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the of- station,” said RDA board member about the need to transfer property I participated in on Tuesday, it ap- field Examiner last week. The board mediation on the Caledonia Heights fices, 223 N. Main St. in Moorefield. Bob Taylor at the board meeting held at the Baker business park if the Bak- pears that contact with the Obama voted to send a letter to the editor in lagoon was rejected. Combs-Snider The public is encouraged to attend. Thursday, Jan. 15. er water and sewer project did not senior staff persons and our U.S. response to a story in the newspaper Relay For Life Provides Hope for Cancer Survivor

This Reflection shines the spot- Chris recalls that “she (the doc- Center for surgery to remove his thy- of cancer, but continues to be light on Chris Baker, a Hardy Coun- tor) continued talking to me and I roid. After surgery the doctor came scanned every three months. ty cancer survivor. Chris first went to could hear her voice, but all that I to inform Chris that there was a The first lap of Relay For Life is the doctor for what was thought to be could hear was cancer.” “mass” on each side of his thyroid, dedicated to the survivors. Chris and a cyst of some type in his throat. His It was a Friday evening when which was being sent away for test- his mother, who is a 6 year cancer doctor did not feel at first that it was Chris got the diagnosis. On his way ing. “I am glad that we made the de- survivor, walk the Survivor Lap to- anything to worry about. The mass home from the doctor, Chris stopped cision to be aggressive and remove gether. Chris states “I’m not only that was found and scanned was in to tell his parents. His parents, sister, the entire thyroid,” says Chris, be- cheering the Survivors as they walk the middle of his throat. With the ad- nieces and nephews were all there. cause the test confirmed that the the lap, I am getting cheered on al- vice of his doctor, it was decided that Chris says that “it made it easier to masses were also cancer. so.” This is “something that we plan they would remove the cyst “just to tell everyone at once, but the hardest Chris underwent one radioactive on doing for many, many years.” be safe.” people to tell were his children. How treatment which put a high level of When asked what Relay For Life Chris underwent surgery on De- do you explain that to kids?” iodine in his body. This was done to means to him, Chris replied, “It gives cember 4, 2007. He went back to the The following Monday, when “kill all remaining thyroid tissue.” me hope. It gives me a way to fight doctor three days later for a routine Chris returned to have his stitches re- This treatment could also cause dam- back.” post surgery incision check-up. The moved, he had to make the decision age to others if they come into close Chris states that the best advice cyst had been sent to a laboratory for whether to remove the thyroid or contact with him. Chris could be a he can give to someone who has been analysis, which is also a routine pro- “wait and see if masses or problem threat for 5 days with this high level diagnosed is “call the American Can- cedure. The lab results had come with the thyroid arose.” Up to this of iodine in his body, so his wife and cer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 for back that same morning. Chris was point in his life, Chris had not experi- kids stayed with her parents, just to help and information and find a sup- accompanied by his wife, Angie and enced any problems with his thyroid be safe. port group to help you cope (family, niece, Megan, as he waited in the ex- and his blood test did not reveal any Chris gives credit to his entire friends, pastor, etc).” am room for the doctor. The doctor problems at that time. Chris and his family for being his caregivers came into the room with a nurse. wife, along with his doctor, came to through his ordeal. He also states The doctor sat down in front of Chris the conclusion that they would re- that he got needed support from his Chris and Juanita Baker were to talk to him. Chris was told that the move the thyroid. wife, mother and niece along with his the Torch Bearers at last year’s lab results revealed that the cyst was On December 21, 2007 Chris was entire family, friends and co-workers. Relay for Life. thyroid cancer. admitted to Winchester Medical Chris is currently considered “clear” Planning Your Garden Space Wardensville Community Center Seeks

By Dave Workman turn? It all starts with a plan. 30 pounds of fresh tomatoes. You can to Meet Expenses With Fund Raisers Special to Moorefield Examiner The WVU Extension Service has use this factor to calculate your plant- information that can help gardeners ing needs further. By Alecia Sirk Council. Council must take official cluded in the evening’s festivities. There are a lot of recommenda- get the most out of their gardens. Making plantings a few weeks Special to the Moorefield Examiner action to approve any changes to the The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. tions out there for getting a good The 2009 WVU Garden Calendar is apart can provide fruits and vegeta- fees or bylaws. Saturday, March 28, at the WCVCC start on your gardens. After getting available at several locations around bles for fresh use all summer long To meet rising energy costs and It was the consensus of the seven in Wardensville. There will be an ad- your soil tested, one of the best is to Hardy County. It contains a wealth of pay down existing debts, the War- board members present that the fees and stretch out the “joy” of preserva- mission fee to attend. start with a good garden plan. Most useful information. densville Capon Valley Community should cover the operating costs for The WCVCC also plans to hold a tion time to possibly a more conven- likely you have an idea of what you One common question is “How Center Volunteer Board has planned the building and that fundraising ef- Longaberger Basket Bingo event ient time in the busy summer. are going to plant and where. We all much should I plant for my family?” a two-pronged approach to raising forts should bring in dollars to pay Sunday, Feb. 22, at the War Memori- have those spots in the garden that There are guides for that too. For in- Of course, sharing the abundance funds in 2009. down debt and support improve- al Building in Wardensville. when we say “the potato patch” stance, beans (Snap) - a planting of of your garden with neighbors and During the board’s first meeting ments. This will be the third year for the everyone knows right where it is. about 70 feet should yield about 30 friends is always nice. This produc- of the year, held Jan. 11, it was The center has already raised fundraiser, which brought in almost A garden plan is a great place to pounds of beans. This will require tion excess can also be a source of agreed that the group must not only $9,200 to pay for the gym renova- $1,800 last year. There will be 20 start. You can create a record of what about 3/4 to 1 pound of seed. That revenue at Wednesday’s Stock Sale increase its fundraising efforts but al- tions, but still owes the Town of War- games during the event. grew well in what location in the gar- amount should be enough to meet or your own roadside stand during so re-evaluate usage fees. densville $13,500. The board also Anyone interested in participat- Brandon Bowman, a member of foresees other maintenance issues, den and what didn’t. Over time you the needs of one person for a year. summer months. ing in the pageant or sponsoring ei- the WCVCC board and Wardensville such as improving the wiring get an excellent idea of what works Some freezing or canning is required Watch for more timely garden ther a pageant contestant or for you in your garden space. Then to get through the year. Town Council, cited as an example throughout the building to support Longaberger basket should contact and food preservation tips from the the $50 charge that some athletic planned activities. you know how much to plant and Another West Virginia favorite Dyer at 304-897-6425. WVU Hardy County Extension Of- groups pay for six months of usage at To address these costs, the Board where to plant it. fruit is tomatoes. Tomatoes are con- In old business, Dyer showed the fice each month in The Moorefield two hours per week. has planned two fundraising efforts Most garden experts agree that a sumed fresh or preserved for later Board members a plaque listing Examiner. For more information “In a way, it’s good and in a way, in March - the annual Longaberger home garden can contribute over use in several ways. Depending on donors who contributed to the new $450 worth of value to your food how much you like tomatoes the contact your local WVU Extension it’s bad,” Bowman said. “But I don’t Basket Bingo, and a new event, the think the fees we charge are enough Hardy County Womanless Beauty windows in the community center. budget. Especially in tough economic amount for a single person can vary Service Office. to cover the heating costs.” Pageant. The plaque will be installed in the times like these, this can be a huge from 30 to 100 pounds per year. De- In November, Wardensville WCVCC Volunteer Board Chair hall of the center. benefit to the family budget. So, you pending on variety, a half a dozen Note: Dave Workman is the WVU Recorder John Sayers provided the Vickie Dyer said that even though Bowman also reported that the ask, how can I get the greatest re- well cared for tomato plants can yield Extension Agent for Hardy County. board with a memo that included the plans for the event were just getting holiday craft day, held in December center’s financial report, an overview underway, early feedback indicates by Jennifer Bowman, was a success. of the its policies and fees, and some that the event will be well-received. He added that the event attracted NEWS BRIEFS research on fees charged by commu- “We have about seven volunteers about 25 participants and enough nity centers similar to that of the and we haven’t really started canvass- sponsorships to cover the activities The American Red Cross Blood- in Hardy County is named for some Feb. 1. Organized by the WV Trophy WCVCC. That information showed ing yet,” she reported. and refreshments. mobile will be in Baker today from 2 of J. R. Clifford’s family. Hunters Association, the show puts that the WCVCC’s fees were lower Dyer plans to have about 20 con- The WCVCC Board will hold its until 7 p.m. at the Rescue Squad ********** hunters and fishermen in contact than other, similar community cen- testants for the pageant and a spon- next meeting at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. building. Anyone 17 years of age, Wayside Theatre is presenting a with organizations to provide them ters. sor for each contestant. Each sponsor 22, at the Wardensville Conference weighing at least 110 pounds and in musical revue “Southern Cross- with goods and services. Over 230 Once the Community Center would be asked to contribute $25 in Center. The agenda will focus on reasonably good health may donate roads” beginning January 31. The vendors have registered. For more Board agrees on an adjusted fee exchange for two free tickets to the drafting amendments to the Board’s blood. All blood types are needed. music is a mix of country and blue- information, go online to schedule, they will make a recom- pageant. by-laws and updating fees for use of The goal is 35 donors. grass with such featured songs as www.wvtrophyhunters.com/ mendation to the Wardensville Town A 50/50 drawing will also be in- the center. ********** “House of the Rising Sun, Cripple show.htm. J. R. Clifford, the first black attor- Creek, Shenandoah, Worried Man ********** ney licensed in West Virginia, is Blues, and Midnight Special”. The Charleston, Morgantown and among the dozen civil rights pioneers show will run Thursdays through Wheeling were cited by the Farmers being honored by a set of U. S. Sundays until March 14. For more Insurance Group of Companies as Chamber Hosts...... stamps to be issued Feb. 21. Clifford, information call 1-540-869-1776 or among the Most Secure U.S. Places Continued from page 1 is completed and waiting for equip- es. “They are going under all the a native of Williamsport, won the first go to www.waysidetheatre.org. to Live. Rankings were based on tirement fund lost approximately $4 ruling against racial discrimination in ********** crime statistics, housing depreciation, ment from AT&T. time,” he said. billion. “Two years ago, legislation “We are working with the phone “What we have to do is turn this school terms and teacher pay in 1898. The West Virginia Hunting and air quality, life expectancy and risk of was passed that allowed the pension He also established the first black Fishing Show will be at the natural disasters. companies,” Michael said. “Every- economy around,” Michael respond- funds to be invested in the stock mar- body’s pulling back any kind of in- ed. “West Virginia is about 18 newspaper in 1882. Clifford Hollow Charleston Civic Center Jan. 30 - ********** ket,” he said. vestment because of the economic months behind the rest of the coun- The state’s Rainy Day Fund also downturn. There are several groups try. Beyond that, the state is not in a lost money in the stock market - to working on it.” the tune of $114 million. When it position to do anything.” County Commissioner Stanley Jerry Moore asked how Pilgrim’s reached $500 million, the fund was Moyer said he understands AT&T Pride’s recent bankruptcy would im- A reason to advertise split in two and half was invested by will install equipment within the first pact the regional sewer project. the Investment Management Board quarter of this year. which lost money. Half was invested Webster also asked about public “They were going to donate the by Treasurer John Perdue who made water to the Lost River Valley. She land,” Michael said. “We are working money with his investments. said she understood public water is with Senator Byrd and Homeland P RINT A bright spot in an otherwise dis- only going to the Lost River Animal Security to get federal funding.” mal economic picture is the mandat- Hospital. Bob Dillard asked if federal fund- ed renewal of liquor licenses. “It’s not going anywhere unless ing was available from Homeland Se- I S “It (the renewal) comes up every people sign up,” added Chamber curity for cell towers in anticipation 10 years,” Michael said. “It comes up President Don Baker. of people coming from the Washing- this year and will mean an additional The Hardy County Public Service ton DC area in the event of an emer- $40 million for the state.” District has plans and funding to pro- gency. B EAUTIFUL In regard to local projects, vide public water to the Baker com- “I’m disappointed by the lack of Michael said he supports a new Na- munity, but residents don’t want it. utilization of Homeland Security tional Guard Armory, the Regional “It is a misconception to say there funds,” Michael said. “Corridor H The combination of words and images send the message you want your Sewer Treatment facility, the comple- is no expense if you have a well,” should be part of that.” tion of Corridor H, the Moorefield Michael said. “There is the expense Dillard said he thought it was fun- customers to see about your business. With the advent to graphic arts, print Expressway and upgrades to US 220 of salt and other water treatment.” ny that people would stop in Baker advertising can make your ad more compelling and appealing. between Moorefield and Petersburg. Combs-Snider asked if the state on their way west, when Baker has no He thanked the Hardy County would be regulating financial institu- generators, no public water and no Commission, which is compiling a list tions following increased federal cell phone service. PRINT IS REAL . PRINT IS TIMELESS . of projects to be submitted for eco- oversight. nomic stimulus funding. “I’m all for additional scrutiny for The Hardy County Chamber of Joanne Webster, of Lost River, financial institutions,” Michael said. Commerce will hold its first annual asked about the status of cell phone Combs-Snider also asked if there banquet on Saturday, March 7 at the M OOREFIELD E XAMINER service. was funding available for school ren- South Branch Inn. Details will be Mallie Combs-Snider, executive ovation. forthcoming. (304) 530-6397 [email protected] director of the Hardy County Rural “Moorefield Elementary School The Convention and Visitors Bu- Development Authority said cell is working with the School Building reau will hold an organizational Info from the Print Council of America towers were on the list for economic Authority,” Michael said. meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from stimulus funds. Marc Bashoor asked if there was 2 - 4 p.m. at the South Branch Inn. A cell phone tower at Bear’s Hell any help available for small business- The public is invited to attend. Page 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 OBITUARIES MARY VIOLA MONGOLD GENEVIEVE MOATS RUTH ELLEN SHANHOLZ Mary Viola Wilkins Mongold, 84, Genevieve Moats, age 90 of Lee Ruth Ellen Shanholtz, age 66, of Age in Action of Mathias, WV, died Monday, Janu- St., Moorefield, WV, passed away Romney, WV, passed away Sunday, ary 19, 2009 at Rockingham Memori- Wednesday morning, January 21, January 18, 2009, at the Winchester February 2- 6, 2009 The telephone number at the al Hospital. 2009 at the Grant Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Mathias, Moorefield, Senior Center is 530-2256 and our Wardensville (Home Delivered) She was born August 12, 1924 in in Petersburg, WV. Mrs. Shanholtz was born Febru- web page is hardycountycoa.org. Nutrition Sites Mathias, WV and was the daughter She was born on March 17, 1918 ary 15, 1942 in Romney, WV and was HCCOA receives funding from Monday, Feb. 2 - Cheeseburger federal and state entities including of the late Calvin Ashby and Dorey in Moorefield, WV and was the the daughter of the late Samuel E. Deluxe on Bun, Tater Wedges, Salad, WV Bureau of Senior Services and Lee Tusing Wilkins. daughter of the late Isaac A. and and Grace A. (Kesner) Nazelrod. Pineapple Slices Upper Potomac AAA, local govern- She was a seamstress at H. D. Lee Ruth Belle (Peck) Redman. Two sis- Mrs. Shanholtz was preceded in Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Baked Beans ment, donations and memorial con- Company before retiring. She was a ters and three brothers preceded her death by her husband, Elvin B. Shan- with Hot Dogs, Cooked Cabbage, tributions. member of Mathias Church of the in death. holtz, Sr. on February 22, 1988. She Surviving are two nephews, was also preceded by four brothers, Bread, Pears The Hardy County Sweat Shop is Brethren. Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Chicken Pat- Open - The Moorefield Seniors are On February 25, 1957, she mar- Calvin R. Redman of Princeton, WV Harry, Bud, Vernon, and Carl Nazel- and Steven D. Ford of Moorefield, rod and two sisters, Goldie Self and ty, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cran- making dried potato necklaces to ried Garnet Brown Mongold, who berry Sauce, Watergate Salad sell. A nice variety of colors and styles survives. WV. Bertha Whalen. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 5 - Creamed to choose from. If you would like to Also surviving are a son, Johnny Mrs. Shanholtz attended the Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the Fra- Springfield School in Springfield, Turkey over Biscuit, Lima Beans, see them, come by the Center 8 a.m. W. Wilkins of Mathias; a daughter-in- RAYMOND CARL FISHER ley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Wash- WV. She was employed for many Fruited Jello to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. law, Sharon E. Wilkins of Mathias; Raymond Carl “Ray” Fisher, 76, ington St. with Pastor Doyle Patch of- years at the Kenny Shoe Company Friday, - Feb. 6 - Potato Soup, The Seniors are making Rearview grandchildren, Richard A. “Rick” of Wardensville, WV, went home to ficiating. Interment was at the Red- and later retired from Hampshire Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Mirror Danglers with the dried pota- May and wife, Donna, of Fulks Run, be with the Lord, Saturday, January 17, 2009 at his home. man Family Cemetery near Moore- Manufacturing, Romney. Veggies & Dip toes. If you have a special team you Michelle D. “Missy” Wilkins and fi- field. She is survived by two sons, Elvin Mathias Site like and would like their colors made, ance, Tom, of Broadway, Johnny W. Mr. Fisher was born in 1932, in Webster Springs, WV, the son of the Condolences to the family may be “Bob” B. Shanholtz, Jr. and wife, Closed on Fridays come by and they will do their best to “J.W.” Wilkins, II, and wife, Shana, of late David E. and Angeline Garvin left at Ms. Moat’s obituary at Janet, Romney, WV and Virgil E. ACTIVITIES AT make it for you. Mathias; great-granddaughter, Fisher. He was a sand mine process www.fraleyfuneralhome.com . Shanholtz and wife, Michelle, MOOREFIELD SENIOR CENTER ATTENTION Latisha L. May of Fulks Run; and a operator for Unimin, having retired Arrangements were under the di- Moorefield, WV; one daughter, De- Monday, Feb. 2 - Senior Shop- Volunteers are needed in the brother, Calvin Leroy Wilkins of in 1994. He attended Marvin rection of the Fraley Funeral Home. bra S. Tyree and husband, James M. ping, 1:00 Baker, Mathias areas to pick up med- Mathias. Chapel Methodist Church. “Buck”, Romney, WV; one brother, Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Senior Meeting, ications for Seniors in the area. If you She was preceded in death by sib- Mr. Fisher married Norma Ri- CATHERINE VIRGINIA BOURNE Jonah “Joe” Nazelrod, Romney, WV; 1:00 can help, please call the Moorefield lings, Edith Marie Lantz, Otis nard, on May 26, 2001 in War- Catherine Virginia Bourne, age two sisters, Mary Lambert, Romney, Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Blood Pres- Senior Center to give your name and Howard Wilkins, James Grant densville. His first wife, Madaline 78 of Edgewood, MD formerly of WV and Lena Martin, Verona, VA; sure Clinic, 10:30 - 12:00 number. Wilkins and Arlene Jewel Hamilton. Sharp Fisher, preceded him in death Fisher, WV, passed away Tuesday, five grandchildren, Heather Shan- Thursday, Feb. 5 - Bowling, 1:00 AARP Tax Aide will be here Pastor Bob Curns conducted a fu- on August 11, 1992. January 20, 2009 at Hadley Memori- holtz, Chris Shanholtz and wife, Jen- Friday, Feb. 6 - Bible Study, 11:15 again this year starting February 2, neral service Thursday at Mathias Surviving with his wife are two al Hospital in Washington, D.C. nie, Tori Shanholtz, and Casey and REMINDERS 2009. For an appointment call the Church of the Brethren. Burial was daughters, Shelba Hahn and her hus- She was born October 26, 1930 in Justin Tyree; two step grandchildren, Anyone wishing to pick up a meal Moorefield Senior Center at 304- in the Mathias Mennonite Church band, Allen, of Gore, Tina Anderson Ohio and was the daughter of the Brandon and Gerica Hose; and many at the Mathias Nutrition Site, please 530-2256. cemetery. and her husband, Kevin, of Stephens late Earl and Leona (Parsons) Barr. nieces and nephews. call by 9:30 a.m. and for the Moore- Attention Homestead Exemp- Memorial contributions may be City; a son, Raymond Jerry Fisher, Her husband, George M. Bourne A funeral service was conducted field Nutrition Site, please call by tion: You have to file taxes for this to made to Mathias Fire Department, Sr. and his wife, Patricia Ann, of Win- preceded her in death in January Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the 10:00 a.m. Due to the availability of received your refund. Call 304-530- Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad, P.O. chester; two step-daughters, Karen 1997. A daughter and a sister also Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, food, substitutions are sometimes 2256 for more information. Box 89, Mathias, WV 26812; or Anderson and her husband, Douglas, preceded her in death. WV, with Rev. James M. Tyree offici- necessary. Anyone under the age of WARDENSVILLE HOME Mathias Church of the Brethren, P.O. and Annette Davis and her husband, Surviving is her daughter, Bar- ating. Interment was at the Augusta 60 is welcome to come and eat with DELIVERED MEALS Box 153, Mathias, WV 26812. Eddie, all of Wardensville; a step-son, bara Ann Mitchell of Edgewood, Cemetery, Augusta, WV. us. The cost will be $3.50. If you are If you are not receiving a regular Online condolences may be made Marty Rinard and his wife, Kristen MD; two grandchildren, Steven Arrangements were under the di- age 60 or older and live in the Home Delivered Meal and you want at www.grandlefuneralhome. com. Colebank, of Wardensville; eight Mitchell and Roxanne Mitchell; a sis- rection of the Shaffer Funeral Home, Moorefield, Rig, Fisher, Frosty Hol- to get a meal on a day, Monday-Fri- Funeral arrangements were un- grandchildren, Raymond Jerry Fish- ter, Ella Mae Sears of Maysville, WV Inc. Romney, WV. low, Fort Run, or Old Fields areas day, please call the Moorefield Nutri- der the direction of the Grandle Fu- er, Jr., Jennifer Brannon, Angie and a brother, Alfred Barr of Mor- and would like to come into the Sen- tion Site by 9:30 a.m. at 530-2256. ior Center for lunch and/or activities, neral Home, Broadway, VA. Hahn, Nicole Hahn, Allen Hahn, III, gantown, WV. Brandi Bierkamp DONATIONS Justin Anderson, Jada Anderson and Funeral services were conducted and need a ride, please call us at 530- Those making donations were 2256 and the van will pick you up. Ben Mathias, Jim Weeks, Betty RALPH WILLIAM MONGOLD Heather Fisher; two step-grandchil- Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Graduates From Please call by 10:00 a.m. Wilkins, Mabel Dove, Lona Sher- Ralph William Mongold, age 75, dren, Rusty and Anthony, six great Washington St., with Pastor Lynn The Moorefield Senior Center man, Sabina Hoffman, Jean Sites, of Moorefield, WV, passed this life grandchildren and four step-great- Rohrbaugh officiating. Interment Glennville State has Ensure. It is available by the case, Charlie Hefner, Betty McDonald, on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two broth- was at the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig, half case, six pack or can. The cost is Lola Crider, Mary Wolfe, Betty Winchester Medical Center in Win- Brandi Michelle Bierkamp of ers. WV. $20.00 per case, $10.00 per half case, Sager, Susan Titus, Cargill, Gloria chester, VA. Moorefield completed her require- A funeral service was conducted Condolences to the family may be $5.00 per six pack or 90 cents per can. Lyons, Rite Aide, Edna Strout, Food He was born August 15, 1933 in ments for graduation during the Fall at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst left at Mrs. Bourne’s obituary at A doctor’s prescription is required Lion, WELD and the Moorefield Ex- Hardy County and was the son of the semester and received her degree Chapel on Wednesday with the Rev- www.fraleyfuneralhome.com . and kept on file to purchase Ensure. aminer. Donations are greatly appre- from Glenville State College. late William Garve Mongold and erend Walt and Kathy Mullins of- Arrangements were under the di- It is available regardless of age. ciated. Have a safe and happy week. Bierkamp graduated Cum Laude Elizabeth Cullers Mongold. ficiating. Interment was in Little rection of the Fraley Funeral Home. with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mr. Mongold is survived by his Mountain Cemetery in Frederick wife, Ethel Mae Whetzel Mongold of County. Behavioral Science with an emphasis Moorefield, WV; one daughter, Deb- Pallbearers were Raymond Jerry GMH REPORT in Criminal Justice. orah “Debbie” Kearns and husband, Fisher, Jr., Justin Anderson, Allen A reception honoring the Decem- Kevin, of Gaithersburg, MD; one sis- Hahn, III, Brian Brannon, Allen ADMISSIONS ber GSC graduates was held at the ter, Pauline Mongold Hutton of Har- Hahn, Jr., and Kevin Anderson. Donald Fort, Robert Wayne, Mollohan Campus Community Cen- risonburg, VA; and one grandson, Memorial contributions may be Willis Thorne, all of Moorefield. ter on December 3rd. Bierkamp is el- Kyle Kearns. made to the Grant County Memorial DISCHARGES igible to participate in the 135th Mr. Mongold was preceded in Hospice, P.O. Box 1019, Petersburg, William Whetzel, Donald Fort, Glenville State College Commence- death by one sister. WV 26847. Norman Newhouse and Willis ment Ceremony scheduled for May Mr. Mongold worked at Hardy Funeral arrangements were un- Thorne, all of Moorefield. 9, 2009. County Farm Services and was re- der the direction of the Omps Funer- tired from American Woodmark. He al Home. was a member of the Mount Carmel Church of the Brethren, and a mem- ber of the Hardy County Rod & Gun Club. Duplicate Bridge A funeral service was conducted Thursday, January 22, at the Elmore Club Results Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Cullers officiating. Burial was at the A Howell game was played on Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. January 21 with 4 1/2 tables in play in Arrangements wee under the di- the South Branch Duplicate Bridge rection of the Elmore Funeral Home Club held at the Hardy County Pub- in Moorefield, WV. lic Library. There were nine pairs P ROVIDENCE ROVIDENCE B APTIST APTIST C HURCH HURCH Epiphany of the Lord Moorefield Seventh-day playing 24 boards with an average 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith match-point score of 36. Moorefield, WV Catholic Church Adventist Church Viewing of Overall winners were Lary Gar- Meeting at 2141 N. River Rd., Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Trough Road, Moorefield rett and George Ours, 45; Jim Kelly Bean Settlement • 10:30 AM “The Jesus Film” and Fernando Indacochea, 45 1/2; 1-866-754-0860 304-434-2547 Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. Rachael Welton and Bill Fisher, 39; A Family Friendly Fellowship Worship – 11:00 a.m. Scheduled Bruce Leslie and Bill Kline, 37; and Saturday Evening 6 PM All services English & Español Polly Ours and Bill Long, 36. Sunday Mass 8:00 AM 304-538-3309 The bridge club meets each A viewing of “The Jesus Film” Wednesday at the library beginning Moorefield will be shown Sunday, Feb. 8, 7:00 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, forever. p.m. at the Brake Church of the at 7:00 p.m. Assembly of God Walnut Grove Sunday School – 10 a.m. Brethren. It is sponsored by the Sunday Morning Service Damascus Road Riders, a local chap- Church of the Brethren 10:00 A.M. Worship – 11 a.m.

ter of (CMA) Christian Motorcyclists Stop in and find out. In Loving Memory of Sunday Night Service Association. Their meetings are held Rt. 55 East, Moorefield 6:30 P.M. 109 S. M AIN S TREET the third Tuesday of every month at C HRISTINA P RATT Wednesday Night Service M OOREFIELD 7:30 p.m. at Golden Lanes Bowling Sunday School 10 a.m. 6:30 P.M. Alley in Petersburg, 3/5/22 – 1/23/08 304-530-2307 Church Service 11 a.m. 139 Chipley Lane www.moorefieldchurch.org For more information on the Moorefield, WV 26836 Katherine C. Jackson Pastor Damascus Road Riders or to receive Pastor Donnie Knotts (304) 538-6055 Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel the 2009 schedule, please contact the 1-877-371-9928 “Come celebrate Moorefield S. Fork Rd. Rig president, Gary Wolfe at 257-2134, or Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. the secretary, Cindy Sites at 257- Everyone Welcome! the presence of the Lord” Why study and worship? SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. 2049. Presbyterian BECOME INVOLVED Church AND FEEL THE SPIRIT New Life Tabernacle ...for the Lord your God is a merciful God... IANO UNING Rig P T & R EPAIR Assembly of Love from your family 304-496-7907 T God Church h d ! that misses you so much e w o r l Rev. Brad Taylor Francis Chilcoat h o l e w e g o s p e l t o t h e w h o l • Sunday Morning Sunday School: 10:00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Service at 10 a.m. In Memory of Edna Shipe Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 PM • Sunday Night Green Valley’s CEOS Charter Member Edna Call if you need transportation Service at 6 p.m. Shipe departed her earthly life on September 313 Winchester Ave. • Wednesday Night 9 and went to reside with her Lord. Although Main Entrance on South Fork Rd. Service at 7:00 p.m. we miss her, we commend her to God’s care. Phone 304-703-2202/530-7160 She was a lady of hard work, sacrificial love 10 Queens Drive for family and community. She was a Pastor: Eugene Whetzel Rig, WV 26836 A member of the United Pentecostal wonderful cook and gardener, a gracious (304) 434-2073 Church International host to all who knew her. We pay her tribute www.rigassemblyofgod.org and cherish our memories of her. Green Valley CEOS Club Moorefield Church of the Brethren Lucy and Russell Webster, Pastors “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Granite • Marble • Bronze Sunday School 9:30 AM Join with us in serving Worship 10:30 AM W.A. Hartman the Lord Jesus, who is Bible Study THE WAY, THE TRUTH, Sunday 6:00 PM Memorials, L.L.C. AND THE LIFE.” Wednesday 10:00 AM IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive Office Hours — 9 AM to 1 PM — Daily MEMORials (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 Transportation provided if needed. BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 Corner of Winchester Ave. and Clay St. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Page 5 Wedding Vows to be Exchanged son of David and Lisa Constable of Mathias Ruritan Baker, WV. Felicia is the granddaughter of the late Orville and Anna Merle Club Jan. Report Cook of Petersburg. She is also the granddaughter of the late Tommie and Shirley Crites of Rig. She is a De- cember 2008 graduate of Shepherd University School of Nursing. Eric is the grandson of the late Russell and Violet McDorman of Timberville, VA and Thurston Con- stable of Kirby, WV. He is also the grandson of Ida Mae Constable of Baker. Felicia Nicole Sharff Felicia and Eric are to exchange Eric David Constable vows on Saturday the 14th of Febru- Te r r y a n d To n i a C r i t e s o f R i g , ary, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. The ceremony WV, would like to announce the wed- will take place at the Moorefield ding of their daughter, Felicia Nicole Church of the Brethren in Moore- Sharff to Eric David Constable, the field, WV. Engagement Fairmont State University Dean’s Outgoing President, Jeff Moyer (left), presents the 2008 Ruritan of Announced List Released Codie Tusing Kills Black Bear the Year Award to Stanley Moyer (right). Two Hardy County students were A 200 pound black bear was killed great Christmas gift. Submitted by Buddy Webster among those named to the Dean’s by Codie Tusing, the son of Doug and Much appreciation is given to his The Mathias Ruritan Club held Melissa Tusing of Baker, WV. List at Fairmont State University af- friend, Cody Strawderman, and Un- its January 2009 meeting on January ter completing the fall 2008 semester. The bear was killed on what folks 8 at the club meeting room. Presi- A total of 1, 074 students are be- refer to as Chocolate Drop Mountain cle Jeff and all the others for their dent Robin Barb called the meeting ing recognized fro academic distinc- in Mathias on Dec. 24, 2008. What a help in this hunt. to order at 7 pm. Song Leader Em- tion by earning a 3.4 or better grade ma Mongold led in singing one verse point average. Students achieving a of “America” and outgoing president perfect 4.0 grade point average also CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jeff Moyer gave the invocation fol- have been named to the President’s lowed by a delicious Pork Loin din- Sunday, Feb. 1 Brethren, North Mill Creek Rd., List. ner served by the New Life Apostolic Mountain View Community Dorcas. 6 p.m. Covered dish dinner, Dr. Maria Rose, Provost of Fair- Church and enjoyed by 16 members Youth Group invites you to come and 7-8:30 with program and fellow- mont State University and Vice Pres- and 3 guests. join them at 2 p.m., at Mountain ident for Academic Affairs, has re- ship. Childcare is provided; moms President Robin Barb reminded Past President pin to Jeff Moyer. View Church, Purgitsville. For more leased the Dean’s List. who miss dinner can still attend the the club that 2009 dues were now due Outgoing President Jeff Moyer information, call 304-538-3771. On the Dean’s List from Hardy meeting. For more information con- and anyone still owing for 2008 presented “2008 Ruritan of the Year” Leah Stump & Ryan Lesley Every Monday County were David Hill and Richard tact: Mandy Bruce 567-4037 in should pay as soon as possible. award to Stanley Moyer. He was al- Ron and Julie Stump of Moore- Ketterman. AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Moore- Pendleton Co., Sara Treat 257-5408 Buddy Webster reported that so given a $25.00 gift certificate to field are pleased to announce the en- field Presbyterian Church in Grant Co. or Terra Bowen 897- “Headstart” had to close one day due “Golden Corral”. gagement of their daughter, Leah, to www.moorefieldexaminer.com * * * * * * * 6842 in Hardy Co. to motor going bad on gas furnace The club was then treated to a Ryan Lesley. www.moorefieldexaminer.com Al-Anon meeting at the Capon Every Wednesday slide presentation on “Predator www.moorefieldexaminer.com and had to be replaced by Blaugh Ryan is the son of Robert and Bridge United Methodist Church Free Cardiopulmonary Educa- Brothers of Harrisonburg, VA. Management” featuring coyotes by Kathy Kepler of Harrisburg, PA and www.moorefieldexaminer.com (corner of Route 50 and Cold Stream www.moorefieldexaminer.com tion Class, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more The club voted to hold a combi- Dr. Dave Workman, WVU Hardy Palmer Lesley of Myrtle Beach, SC. Road) meets every Monday at 7:00 THE BEST PLACE FOR HARDY information on topics available or to nation Pork Loin Dinner and Coun- County Extension Agent. Being an A Myrtle Beach wedding is being p.m. For additional information, make an appointment, call GMH try-Gospel Music fundraiser on Feb- agriculture community the club al- COUNTY INFORMATION planned for the summer of 2010. contact Clyde DeWitt at 304-874- Cardiopulmonary Rehab, 304-257- ruary 21 for “Nick” Barb, Jr. to help ways looks forward to visits from Mr. www.moorefieldexaminer.com 4291. 1026, ext. 2374. with his rising major medical expens- Workman as he always comes loaded www.moorefieldexaminer.com * * * * * * * with facts and presents his subjects in www.moorefieldexaminer.com Every Wednesday Night es. Wardensville area narcotics www.moorefieldexaminer.com AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lost Riv- President Robin Barb presented a an informative and enlightening de- anonymous meeting, 8:00 p.m., Crest livery. www.moorefieldexaminer.com er United Methodist Church. For plaque to Robert and Arlena Mon- Hill Community Church, 2322 Rt. more information, call 897-6187. gold as winners of the best “Christ- Having no further business the 259. Second Wednesdays mas Lights Decorations”. club stood for the Pledge of Alle- P UFFENBERGER ’ S Every Tuesday Potomac Highlands Shrine Club President Barb also presented giance and adjourned at 9:00 p.m. AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., St. Mary’s regular meetings are the second Catholic Church, Grant St., Peters- Wednesday of each month at V.F.W. J EWELRY S TORE burg. Post 6454 Petersburg, WV. Social McDonalds Keeps on Giving * * * * * * * * 104 N. Main Street hour, 6 p.m.; dinner and meeting, 7 Beginner AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Moorefield, WV 26836 p.m. For more information call 257- Wardensville Lutheran Church 4417. PHONE: 304-538-6354 (Main St.) * * * * * * * * Second Tuesday Potomac Highlands Shrine Tri-County MOPS (Mothers of When Words Fail, Ladies Club meets the second Pre-Schoolers)-for moms of kids age Wednesday of each month, Her- Send Jewelry 0-Kindergarten, Brake Church of the mitage Inn, Petersburg, 6:00 p.m. For more information call 749-7288. Cast Every Friday AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Need- Yo u r more Meetings Group, Baker Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55. Vote Every Saturday With The Weekly Examiner Poll AA Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Lost River Grill, Rt. 259. www.moorefieldexaminer.com * * * * * * * * Virginia’s Finest Sugar AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Grove St. Terry Elliott, owner and operator of the Moorefield McDonalds Cured Country Ham United Methodist Church, Peters- gives a generous $1000.00 contribution to the MAC House. Whole, Boneless, Cooked & Ready to Eat burg. Pictured left to right: Ben Shaver, Kathryn Moomau, Margaret Hampshire County Every Sunday Redman, Terry Elliott, Richard Hartman, Angel Blizzard. Committee on Aging AA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., (CS), Fresh Presents Gimmee 12 Steps Group, Baker MYRTLE BEACH Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55. Great Deals! Hams SHOW TRIP An incorrect phone Every Week! for curing or canning April 26 - May 2, 2009 ESTABLISHED 1845 number was 7 days / 6 nights – 10 meals provided for replying M OOREFIELD E XAMINER 4 great shows plus a guided and Hardy County News $1.3 9 lb tour of Charleston, SC to the Kenneth Hawse 90th January 30, TBA $635 per person/douple opc. Birthday celebration 10am–4pm on all dates $75 deposit due by 2-19-09 ad in last week’s – Final Payment 2-24-09 a a c V a l l l l e y M Turner Ham House paper. The correct P P o o t t o o m m M e n s ’ Call for more information ’ C h o i i r S i i n n g g 15 miles E. of Mathias on Rt. 259 number is Faith Assembly of God Church 540-896-7487 (304) 822-4097 (304) 897-6214 Petersburg, WV • February 7, 2009 • 7 p.m. Clip and save this ad! Please support one of our public servants: K IMBERLY K ESNER K IMBLE , Hardy County 9-1-1 Dispatcher Donations for medical expenses are welcome the night of the sing, or Color Copies. Fax Services. can be dropped off at the following locations prior to February 4, 2009: Hardy County 9-1-1 Center, Moorefield Town Police, Lamination. Notary. or the Hardy County Sheriff’s Office Any contributions will be greatly appreciated by Kim & her family. All this and more available at Healthy Heart Day! Hardy County Public Library, Moorefield & Baker C UP ’ L OF J OE ’ S C OFFEE Office and Home Delivery of Fresh Specials Saturday, February 7, 2009 HARDY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY • 102 N. Main Street, Moorefield Brewed Coffee and Doughnuts Free 1/2 Dozen Doughnuts with 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • 304-538-6560 • Mon, Wed, Fri 9–4:30; Tues–Thurs 9–6:30; Sat 9–12:30 your first Airpot Last minute Valentine’s Day gifts — G RAND OPENING purchased. All other doughnuts Gifts that hit the spot and gifts just for you! Monday, February 2, 2009 purchased during Numerous vendors participating Grand Opening Week Getting Ready to Tie the Knot? Phone: (304) 530-4363 50% OFF Any questions, please call 304-538-7380 Cell: (304) 703-4127/ 4394 Order Three Airpots C ONGRATULATIONS ! [email protected] and Get One 411 Spring Ave., Moorefield We offer Free Bridal Registry for You & Your Prince Charming www.freewebs.com/phillusn03 FREE!!! Visit us for more information. Farm Tables, Gifts & Jewelry All Through the House Live Healthier in 2009! 330 S. Main Street, Moorefield WV • 304-530-4500 •State of the art Chiropractic and Wellness Center Must have W2’s Starting January 16 •Auto, Sports and Work $ 1,500 Instant Check* Focus Group Participants Needed Injuries 24–48 Hour Refunds* Have you recently been to the DMV for a driver’s •Instrument Adjusting license or ID card? You may be eligible to earn a •Herniated / Bulging discs (*A Refund Anticipation Loan; Must qualify & be approved) $25 gift card for participating in an in-person Wait Not, Want Not! discussion. The purpose is to develop 304.530.PAIN new training for DMV staff. (7246) Dr. Abel C. Borromeo V Darlene’s Tax Preparation Snacks will be served. Wilson Plaza, 712 North Main Street, Mon.–Fri., 8 am–9 pm • Sat. 8 am–? Dr. Jack G. Ricci Suite 203, Moorefield, WV 26836 Chiropractic Physicians 442 Lost River St. Pk. Rd., Moorefield, WV 304-434-2619 Call (412) 647 5783 to find out if you are eligible. Page 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 School Days Kindergarten Registration Scheduled MHS Releases Honors For Hardy County Schools Moorefield High School faculty Deacon, Alicia Greenwalt, Amanda ers, Alyssa Orem, Alisha Piper, Elis- and staff are proud to announce stu- Haukland, Spencer Helmick, Adam abeth Riggleman, Caitlyn See, Moorefield Elementary School date. Parents should bring the immunizations for diphtheria, dents attaining superior honor roll Liller, Mary Mumford, Rebekah Kelsey Sherman, Kyle Sherman, will hold Kindergarten Registration child’s legal birth certificate (from tetanus, whooping cough, polio, and honor roll. To attain superior Shaffer, Tanner Sherman, Blake on Friday, February 13, 2009 from the state in which the child was Phillip Sirk, Christopher Sites rubeola and rubella. Boosters for honor roll, a student must achieve Shockey, Joshua Thorne, Leanna 9:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration born), social security card, and the Sophomores DPT, polio and MMR are required between a 3.8 and 5.0 grade point av- Williams will take place in the Kindergarten child’s green immunization record. Kristen Ball, Mariah Baublitz, after the fourth birthday. erage. For the honor roll, students Freshman rooms of Moorefield Elementary To be a legal birth certificate, the Adam Boswell, Carson Conners, During the registration process must attain between a 3.0 and 3.79. Haley Arose, Brandon Barr, Ja- School. Please call the school at certificate must be an original birth Samantha Coppe, Christopher The following students have achieved cob Combs, Alexis Crites, Maebeth 530-6356 for an appointment. record certified by the state regis- the children will be screened in the Crites, Kayla Crites, Jade Cullers, superior honor roll and honor roll Fisher, Justin Fitzwater, Emily East Hardy Early Middle School trar of vital statistics confirming the areas of vision, hearing, and speech. Lauren Daniel, Ryan Dodd, Claude status. Greenwalt, Hunter Greenwalt, will hold Kindergarten Registration child’s identity, age, and state file At the conclusion of each test, Drummond, Zoe Fraley, Blayke George Judy II, Courtney Mallow, on Friday, February 13, 2009 from number of the original birth record. parents/guardians will be verbally Hall, Brandon Hose, Stacie Hunter, SUPERIOR HONOR ROLL Travis Park, Louis Richardson, Lang- 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Registration The birth certificates can only be notified of the screening results. Seniors ley Salyers, Andre Smith, Katheryn John Jackson, Nicole Ludeker, Ed- will take place in the Kindergarten obtained by contacting the Bureau The Kindergarten teachers will be Tanner Burns, Kajsa Champ, Stickley, Tamara Vanmeter, Damian ward McNeill, Emily Miller, Brian rooms of East Hardy Early Middle of Vital Statistics in the state where available to meet the parents and Mary Chehi, Kathi Crites, Kimberly Varn er Mitchell, Kyle Mongold, Sabrina School. Please call the school at your child was born. We have forms children and to answer questions Crites, Amber Cullers, Elizabeth HONOR ROLL Mongold, Holly Myers, Brent 897-5970 for an appointment. to order birth certificates for chil- parents may have concerning the Goodall, Elizabeth Granese, Jared Seniors Omechinski, William Ours, Briana All children, who will be five dren born in West Virginia and Vir- Haukland, Landyn Hose, Isaac Daniel Adkins, Gina Alt, Kayla Pratt, Roger Redman, Jordan Red- years old before September 1, 2009, ginia in the school office or at the educational program. Liller, Crystal Miller, Tanya Mitchell, Barb, Brett Bolyard, Heather mon, Korey Reed, Juan Rentas Tor- will be eligible to enter kindergarten Hardy County Board of Education If you have questions please call Lucas Myers, Ashley Pratt, Kendra Bradley, Cody Bramsen, Cassandra res, Jose’ Rodriguez, Miles Ruddle, for the 2009-2010 school term. It is Office. Moorefield Elementary School at Kaila Sherman, Jacob Shirk, Crystal very important that all eligible chil- All Kindergarten students in 530-6356 or East Hardy Early Mid- Rhodes, Cassandre Rinker, John Crislip, Stephanie Crites, Tessa Dear- dren be registered on the above West Virginia are required to have dle School at 897-5970. Rogers, Christopher Rohrbaugh, ing, Amber Delawder, Lauren Simmons, Darian Stickley, Breanna Hannah Salyers, Keshia Sherman, Gilbert, Kevin Helmick, Heather Stonestreet, Samantha Thompson, Kelci Shirk, Sarah Staley, Ashley Hudgins, Lindsay Johnston, Jordain Michael Thorne, Brittney Walters, Moorefield Intermediate School Receives Flags Stotlemyer, Andrea Walker, Sarah Juker, Emily Kadar, Jessica Ketter- Corinne Weese, Alison Westfall, Widder, Gregory Zirk man, Samantha Markwood, Julius Danielle Whetzel, Benjamin Willard, On the afternoon of December Juniors Miller, Stephanie Mills, Cody Mon- Samantha Wilson, Jordan Wolfe 18, 2008, Moorefield Intermediate Corey Beavers, Andrew Boswell, gold, Ethan Mongold, Sasha Nau, Freshmen School was presented 25 classroom Brittany Bush, Misty Cole, Cassan- Daniel Parker, Amelia Pultz, Clinton Brant Bedell, Brooke Bobo, Tore flags by Mr. Edmund Reel and Mr. dra Crites, Courtney Crites, Made- Riggleman, Brittany Shingleton, Jen- Burdette, Shannon Combs, Mcken- line Elmore, Taylor Evans, Aaron nings Sisler, Christopher Sites, Joseph Dodd from the American Le- zie Crawford, Ashley Crites, Richard Freeman, Jacob Haukland, Haley Aaron Smith, Ashlee Washington, Davy, Shivawn Franklin, Chrystal gion Post 64. Mr. Reel spoke to the Jones, Jesslyn Kesner, Ashley Kline, Chasity White, Drew White, Robert student body of MIS stating that we Malayna Loften, Trevor Markwood, Wilson, Lawrence Wolfe, Corey Heavener, Ashley Heishman, are honored to be able to recite the Ashley Moats, Michelle Pultz, Laura Yakubow, Colby Zirk Brandin High, Stephanie Kesner, Kelsea Kight, Zachary Laughlin, Pledge of Allegiance each day. Ramirez, Jacqueline Riggleman, Jes- Juniors Damian Myers, Ethan Ours, Tara Mr. Carlton Hilliard worked dili- sica Shanholtz, Kayla Stickley, Amber Adams, Heather Burner, Brooklyn Weese, Andrea Wolfe, Vic- Regina Cleaver, Seth Coppe, Katey Paugh, Harlie Pratt, Justin Redmon, gently in procuring funds for the pur- toria Wright, Tyler Yoder, Danielle Dawson, Dylan Flinn, Samantha Carey Rhodes, Jeremy Ruffner, Lu- chase of the flags. A gracious thank Yokum Fout, Jessica George, James Gilbert, cas Smith, John Starkey, Thomas you from MIS goes to the following Sophomores Jenna Hardy, Cherie Helsley, Jordan Teets, Danielle Turner, Ashlie for their donations for the flags: Jasmine Allanson-Redmon, Tara Maddy, Cory McCausley, Richard Wehland, Michael Whetzel, Kaitlin Town of Moorefield, Summit Com- Baldwin, Michelle Biser, Joshua Miller, Adam Moyers, Thomas My- Wilson, Trevor Wratchford munity Bank, VFW Post 9606, Amer- ican Legion Post 64, and the Hardy County Voiture 1623. Pictured on the left, Edmund Reel and on the right is Joseph Dodd. MES Dec. Principal’s Awards Announced Moorefield Elementary School Principal Beverly Coppe announces National Honor Society Collects Goods for MAC House recipients of the Principal’s Award for December. Those students hon- By Jackie Riggleman ored were Skylar Alt, a first grade NHS Public Relations student in Vivian Carr’s class, and Members of the Moorefield High Ben Cerami, a second grader in Jodie School chapter of the National Hon- Keplinger’s class. These students or Society collected over 700 pounds were honored for making significant of nonperishable goods for the MAC improvement in academics and for House. exhibiting outstanding behavior in “Members are required to com- school. plete ten hours of community service Each of these students received a every year,” said Jackie See, NHS ad- free movie pass to South Branch Cin- visor. “Our members chose to help ema or a free bowling pass to South the MAC House as one of the com- Branch Lanes Bowling Alley. These munity service projects.” awards are made possible through On October 30, 2008, several the generosity of South Branch Cine- members collected cans at the ma and South Branch Lanes. Moorefield Presbyterian Church. Children were able to trade their Pictured are NHS members from left to right: Carly Fertig, Allie cans for candy during the trick-or- Crites, Sarah Widder, Cassie Rinker and Blair Goodall. Also pictured MES Announces Dec. Students of the Month treat festivities. In addition, other are Ben Shaver and Richard Hartman receiving the goods for the members traveled throughout Hardy MAC House. Moorefield Elementary School’s County collecting canned goods in December Students of the Month Crites, Blair Goodall, Brooklyn The NHS recognizes Moorefield various neighborhoods during the were: Hanna Carlson, daughter of Weese, Cassie Rinker, Crystal Miller, Presbyterian Church for allowing the first week of November. Scott and Kimberly Carlson, a stu- Amber Delawder, Mary Chehi. use of their facilities and Patty Hinkle Participating members included: dent in Marie Rao’s class, and Simon Allie Crites, Carly Fertig, Kayla Sarah Widder, Malayna Loften, and and Vicki-Jones Fertig for helping to Wilkins, son of Carmen Rexrode and Stickley, Amber Cullers, Kathi Allen Deacon. coordinate the drive. Andy Wilkins, a student in Beverly Mathias’ class. Moorefield Elementary School MES First Grade Citizenship Winners students of the month are presented 40/8 Voiture presented the following students the Citizenship Award on November 21st for the months of Sep- with a tee shirt and a certificate of tember, October and November for Caring. recognition sponsored by our Part- ners in Education; Pilgrim’s Pride Prepared Foods Division, 84 Lum- ber, McDonald’s, Edward Jones and Wal-Mart. The students take a trip to Pilgrim’s Pride Prepared Foods Divi- sion plant to have a nametag made, and receive a $10 Wal-Mart gift card and a certificate for free pizza from Fox’s. MHS Physics Class 2008 Mousetrap Car Race

On Monday, Dec. 22, students of September Citizenship Winners: Yermey Cosme, Anthony Redman, Moorefield High School’s Ad- Grant Keplinger, Kaitlyn Harman, Joseph Hines, Jenna Biggs. vanced Physics Class participated in October Citizenship Winner: a mouse trap powered car competi- Abigail Eye tion. Hardy County Pre-K Cars were to be powered solely 1st place - Allen Deacon and by a single victor mousetrap, and of Isaac Liller; 2nd place - John Rogers Registration Dates Set the student’s own design. The cars and Ethan Mongold; 3rd place - that traveled the farthest and the Ashley Stotlemeyer and Kim Crites; The state of West Virginia has nal certified birth certificate from the fastest won, and those winners were: 4th place - Hannah Salyers. passed a law mandating all counties State Office of Vital Statistics (not to develop a Pre-K program accord- the hospital or county birth certifi- ing to Policy 2525 for any child who is cate), verification of family in- Office 4 years old before September 1st. come(pay stub, W-2, 1040, written (304) (304) 530-3000530-3000 Enrollment in an approved partici- statement from employer) and verifi- Cell pating WV Pre-K program is volun- cation of insurance or medical card. (304) 851-7312 tary: however, once the child is en- In order to complete the registration (304) 851-7312 October Citizenship Winners: Daina Cavey, Taylor Lyons, Sydney Fax Hardy, Cordel Dolby. rolled, attendance must follow WV all of these documents must be pre- Code §18-8-1. sented. Parents will be asked to fill (304) (304) 530-3001530-3001 The Hardy County Pre-K Collabo- out several registration forms. 705 N. Main Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 rative Team has scheduled their pre-k Although preschool programs 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Blue 34,739 miles $13,999 registration. Your child must be 3 years help children with readiness skills for 2007 GMC Envoy Black 52,229 miles $17,995 old by September 1, 2009 with a docu- Kindergarten, they are not required 2007 Subaru Legacy Sedan White 36,721 miles $17,995 mented disability or four years old by law. Preschool locations for the 2006 Chevy Malibu White 38,000 miles $14,999 with or without a disability by Septem- 2009-2010 school year will be at 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan Gray 65,338 miles $12,999 2005 Buick LeSabre miles $12,999 ber 1, 2009 in order to attend a pre-k Moorefield Elementary, East Hardy 2005 Buick LeSabre Blue 33,337 $12,999 2005 Chevy Equinox Blue 66,706 miles $12,999 program. Registration for students Early Middle School and Hardy 2005 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab White 41,763 miles $19,999 wishing to attend a program in the County Child Care. 2005 Ford Ranger Pickup Gray 48,801 miles $15,999 Moorefield area will be held on Friday, If you are interested in having 2005 Chevy Impala Gold 79,630 miles $11,999 February 6, 2009 from 1-7 p.m. at your child attend any of the pro- 2004 Chevy Tahoe Pickup White 60,094 miles $13,999 Moorefield Elementary School. Regis- grams in the county this fall you 2004 Chevy Trailblazer Silver 31,952 miles $14,999 tration for students wishing to attend a should attend the registration and 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon White 66,541 miles $14,999 2003 Chevy S-10 Extended Cab Gold 109,551 miles $9,999 program in the Baker/Mathias/ bring necessary documents. Comple- 2003 Ford Ranger Quad Cab Blue 78,995 miles $12,995 Wardensville area will be held on Fri- tion of the registration does not en- 2002 Chevy Venture Van White 87,455 miles $6,999 day, February 6, 2009 from 1-7 p.m. at sure your child’s placement in the 2002 Chevy Tahoe Pickup Silver 69,834 miles $14,999 East Hardy Early Middle School. pre-k program. Parents will receive 2001 Chrysler Concorde Burgundy 97,526 miles $4,999 November Citizenship Winners: Matthew Weatherholt, Thomas Parents are to bring their child’s notification from the Hardy county 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Silver 103,339 miles $4,999 Williams, Anterion Harris, Brooklyn Thomas, Madison McGregor social security card, updated immu- Pre-K Collaboration Team by July 1, 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe Black 102,004 miles $4,995 1989 Ford Super Duty White 144,000 miles $9,500 Pictured in the photographs with the children are Bob Cross, Carlton Hilliard nization record from the Health De- 2009 as to whether their child will be 1989 Ford Super Duty $9,500 and Sara Stewart. partment or the doctor’s office, origi- enrolled. Access to at least 65 more vehicles other than what’s in stock MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Page 7 Email us at THE HARDY HERITAGE [email protected] This week I’m beginning a series BY Regarding: of articles that will deal with Fort Van • subscription requests and questions Meter, shown in the accompanying HAROLD D. • online subscriptions • print requests picture, and the historic Valley family GARBER • orders for stamps • orders for topographic maps responsible for its construction. If ESTABLISHED 1845 you’ve read my breezy treatment of M OOREFIELD E XAMINER some other important historic topics, and Hardy County News you likely have heard me allude to one of my favorite characters of liter- ature, Sherlock Holmes. As one writer observes, “Holmes is famous site named “Van Meter Pioneers” in for his intellectual prowess, and is America. renowned for his skillful use of ‘de- “The name Van Meter come from ductive reasoning’ while using abduc- the Dutch Van Meteren, pronounced tive reasoning (inference to the best “Van Mayteren’, which means from explanation) and astute observation the manor or village of Meteren lo- to solve difficult cases.” cated in the Waal Valley about Deduction is going from the gen- halfway between Rotterdam and Ni- eral to the specific, or from a premise jmegen. In America the name was to a logical conclusion. I have been shortened to Van Meter, but still pro- given permission to share some ex- nounced Van Mater. Some adopted Greg Cox of Falls Church, Virginia and Joe Van Meter of San pert, well documented research. Full this phonetic spelling. Others, proba- Antonio, Texas at Fort Van Meter, the Trough. credit will be given to those who have bly influenced by English court clerks’ ter, I wasn’t aware of its existence. It Let me close with “asides” not di- labored so hard to amass what can be familiar “re” ending, began using Van wasn’t long until I made the trip rectly related to this history. The first documented. However, taking into Matre and Van Metre, either one or through the Trough to see it first- consideration that we’re some 250 two words. All are related no matter concerns the earlier reference to hand. My only question was, why years from Henry Van Meter’s pur- what spelling! “Holland Dutch.” This is to distin- Moorefield hadn’t I noticed this before? Still, to- chase of the land, there will have to The manor Meteren in Holland guish these migrants from the Low- day, having coffee with a group of be some deduction and abduction to was part of the estate of the family lands of Europe from the German Speed Wash make the story complete and a con- Van Cuick Van Meteren. One of the knowledgeable life-long residents of Deutsch who soon would be coming tinuum. My intention is to try to earliest mentions of the manor Me- Hardy County, I told them about the to the South Branch Valley. In 304-538-6204 weave it into a presentation which teren is in a deed dated September Fort and what I had learned thru the Samuel Kercheval’s “A History of the Let us do your laundry for you you will find interesting and informa- 1253. The family thus had a long his- kindness of others. None seemed to Valley of Virginia” he writes, “The recognize it or its location. After de- We wash, dry and fold tive. tory before Jan Joosten Van Meteren first settlers on the Wappatomaka First, it might be well to begin with brought his wife and children to scribing both, one said he would be Guaranteed Same-Day Service if dropped off by 2 p.m. (South Branch) were Coburn, a little basic information. The Van America in 1662. Numerous refer- checking it out in the next few days. Howard, Walker and Rutledge.” (p. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sun. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. The second mentioned that at one Meter Family was Holland Dutch. ences to Van Meterens in knighthood 50) To me, those are all English, 109 Levee St., Moorefield time he pastured cattle near the Other families of the area share this lists make it clear that this was a Welsh, Scot or Irish names. The pe- “round barn” and that he must have Holland Dutch background. Last prominent and influential and culiar “foreign” tongues which would overlooked the fort. A round barn is a week I visited with the family Van wealthy family. Although Jan Joost- inundate the Valley were all “Dutch” Slyke; I have recently done research much later feature of the area, but it en’s connection to the family in Hol- to them. Corresponding, today, the H EATMASTER SSSS on the family VanFleet, and I’m cur- land is lost, someday it may be known is gone. Our Fort remains. members of the Pennsylvania Plain O UTDOOR SS TOVE rently trying to unearth some facts again. In any case, there are some in- A second point might be that this People—Mennonites, Amish, about the family Van Briggle. teresting Van Meterens in Holland to historic treasure is located in Hamp- Coming to the New World so ear- whom we are somehow related.” shire County, rather than Hardy. Dunkards—to their neighbors are ly in American History, the Van Me- Let’s pause in our narrative briefly That is completely unimportant. Pennsylvania Dutch (Germans) while ter family is the subject of a lot of in- to consider a few points which might When Henry Van Meter bought his the older members of these groups ternet and traditional research. You be raised about this study. First, I am farm in 1749 there was no Hardy refer to non-members of their groups soon learn that there have been and surprised more area residents don’t County, it was all Hampshire, and who surround them as “English.” currently are a lot of people bearing know about the fort and its location. where he lived near Old Fields cer- I hope you’ll be able to faithfully the honored name. I must admit until October 25th in a tainly would be in Hardy County to- follow this series. I think that togeth- I’ll share a few quotes from a web- P ROVIDING SAFE phone conversation with Joe Van Me- day. er, we’ll learn a lot of history. 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Yet to be determined is how In the final site selection round, ing plus two other contiguous lots. built a new warehouse. uted anymore. A new brochure was Minutes of RDA board meetings the RDA would pay for the 100-acre American Woodmark considered Dalton owns a demolition compa- Robertson had hoped to hire sent to the printer recently and show that the agency has been property. properties in Kentucky, Virginia and ny that specializes in difficult jobs as three to four new employees but the should be available in a few weeks. searching for land, preferably 100 Harper has mentioned in board Moorefield. A package of incentives taking up airport runways or structur- economic downturn intervened. On close look, only the pictures acres in the Moorefield area, that meetings that he is interested in find- that involved state and local tax, land al foundations. By moving some of and training benefits helped Ameri- The Peacock, Arbaugh and are new. The new product borrows its would be suitable for a multi-purpose ing a location for a white collar re- his company from Fairfax, Va., Dal- can Woodmark to select the Hardy Robertson cases as well as the con- text, nearly word for word, from the business park. The park is needed, search park, possibly near Baker or ton brought two jobs to Hardy Coun- County site. struction of the Eastern WV Com- text of its ten year old predecessor. says RDA Board Chairman Roy Wardensville, that would attract high ty. Both employees have since been Delegate Harold Michael, also a munity and Technical College, in- paying jobs to the eastern side of laid off due to the economy. RDA does not have its own Web Harper, for two reasons. First, member of RDA’s Board of Direc- Long before the local construc- volved constructing new buildings. site. To the extent RDA markets its covenants applicable to the existing Hardy County. tors, points out county residents have tion economy went sour, Tri County Although not counted as new jobs, vacant industrial properties on the Hardy County industrial parks limit Combs-Snider believes it is not benefited from the child care center, Tool Rental owner, Mark Robertson, they all generated employment for Internet, it does so through the West tenants to manufacturing companies. fair to look at job creation only dur- wellness center, 911 headquarters, was thinking about expanding his architects, various building trades Virginia Department of Economic Second, it is difficult to find manufac- ing the past three years. For example, regional department of motor vehi- business. He knew RDA owned the and support operations. Development Web site. But even turing companies that want to relo- in 2003 RDA worked with state and cles office, and numerous water and vacant land next to his business on One thing the RDA lacks in its at- there, the material is out of date. cate. regional officials to convince Ameri- sewer projects completed — all with US 220 south of Moorefield. tempt to bring new business to Hardy Aerial photographs show industrial Harper envisions a multi-purpose can Woodmark to choose Hardy assistance from RDA. Robertson placed a call to RDA County is promotional materials. properties for sale when, in fact, they business park that might include county for its new $42 million cabinet Next week: Resources available to and meet with RDA board members RDA’s ten year old printed pro- have been purchased. businesses engaged in wood milling, plant. The state-of-the-art facility in RDA. Commissioners Give...... DOH to Install...... survive on memberships alone. We Continued from page 1 the local bar association. For some Farmers received the notification Continued from page 1 County Commission need more people to get involved Public Hearing fees. time there has only been one repre- on Jan. 20, the day the response was Homeland Security shelters located Hardy County Commission Widder was asked about progress sentative, that being the commis- due, and Silliman said he had no no- in Baker. Chairman Stanley Moyer introduced and use the center.” on the cell towers. He said that sion’s appointee. tification until called by the state. Moyers said no. the newest commissioner, A.J. Wade. Welton said some health insur- AT&T was paying rent on the Bear’s Evans claimed the commissioners In order to allow poultry farmers Fran Welton, a member of the Moyer said the Hardy County ance companies will offer discounts Hell Tower. Bechtel has not installed should have filled the vacancies and to meet the mandate he was accept- Local Emergency Planning Commit- Planner has worked diligently to get either on premiums or for member- any equipment, although the order said that was required by the WV ing phone messages at home. Silli- tee, said when the Mathias Garage cell phone service throughout the ship in a health center. was still in to receive the electronics. Code. man asked that the 911 dispatchers exploded, a temporary shelter was county. Welton also said GMH has in- Widder said that calls to US Cel- Later in the meeting, it was noted be allowed to receive the calls on the opened at East Hardy High School. “AT&T is paying rent on the ternships available for high school lular are not returned. that only when the board is first set non-emergency phone. He would “We were only open a few hours, but Bear’s Hell tower,” Moyer said. students interested in health care ca- up does the commission have the au- then collect the information. we would’ve been hard pressed to be “Equipment is supposed to be in- reers. Insurance Report thority to fill vacant seats. After or- Commissioners approved the re- open any longer because of the lack stalled during the first quarter of this Steve Rawlings, director of mem- ganization, any vacancies have to be quest as long the calls didn’t interfere of water,” she said. year.” Red Cross ber services for the WV Counties filled by the appointing group. with emergency calls. Cell phone equipment on the Welton also reported the Ameri- Risk Pool, reported to the commis- Commission president Stanley Community Foundation Bear’s Hell tower is expected to pro- can Red Cross has volunteers trained sion that Hardy County was only 3.3 Moyer told Evans they had no juris- Other Business Amy Pancake from the Hardy vide service from Baker to US 220 to offer family services in the event of percent off in their estimated proper- diction over the Sheriff except •The Regional Jail bill for De- County Community Foundation ex- north. a disaster, such as a fire. ty appraisal and stood to see very lit- through the budget process. cember was $33,175.94. plained the three-pronged purpose Moyer said the commission sup- Training will be offered in April tle or no increase in their property in- Prosecuting Attorney Lucas See •Discussed cell phone use by of the foundation. ports the extension of Corridor H to and May for shelter management surance for the upcoming year. was brought into the proceedings and deputies. Brought in Laura Snyder First, the foundation builds a per- US 66 for Homeland Security rea- and family assistance. He said very few counties were told Evans that if he felt the hiring and told her to inform the deputies manent hometown endowment. sons. within 5 percent and commended the process was wrong, he should get le- that they needed to be aware they Second, the foundation offers Moyer said the commission sup- Other News commission. A third party firm re- gal counsel. will be audited for personal phone specialized services to donors, estab- ports the regional sewer project and • Carlton Hilliard asked if the lishing a charitable outlet, based on cently evaluated the county’s proper- As he left the meeting, Evans use. would like to see a regional sewer schools could help in getting students the donors wishes. ties. Listed were the Court House, threatened to file charges against the •The County Health Department board because of the substantial pub- interested in the VFW and American Third, the foundation improves the Annex, the 911 building, the Haz- Commission and the Sheriff. sent a formal letter requesting an ad- lic funding. “We need to have a voice Legion essay contests. “There is an the quality of life in the community it mat building, the Welton Park build- ditional $30,000 to finish out this fis- for the people outside of the town,” opportunity for students to get schol- serves. ing and the tower on Sauerkraut Board of Equalization cal year. A reduction in permit fees he said. arships,” he said. “We are getting ready to make Road. The total property evaluation The Commission convened the and an increase in PEIA payments • Whitecotton reminded the our first grant awards,” she said. was $12,210,400. Board of Equalization and Review were given as reasons for the short- Grant Memorial Hospital group that Hardy County Schools be- “The foundation will award four These numbers do not include on Jan 27. fall. Fran Welton, representing Grant long to the community. She said the $250 grants.” structures owned by the Rural Devel- They will meet on Feb. 2, 3, 6 and •Appointed J. R. Keplinger and Memorial Hospital, said their ortho- dropout rate was increasing and any The foundation will sponsor a se- opment Authority or the Public Serv- 12 at 9 a.m. On Feb. 17, they will David Workman to the Resource Ad- help in that area would be appreciat- ries of workshops for nonprofits fea- pedic doctor has retired but is still ice District which have their own in- meet at 1 p.m. visory Committee of the Secure Ru- turing the roles and responsibilities working on a contractual basis. A ed. “We can identify potential surance policies. Contents in any of Anyone wishing to appear before ral Schools Program. of a board of directors, fundraising new orthopedic doctor, Dr. Joe dropouts as early as Kindergarten the county-owned buildings is also in- the Board should call Clerk Gregg •Accepted an invitation from and building a Web site. Hahn, is available at the hospital. and third grade, but we don’t have a sured elsewhere. Ely’s office at 304-530-0250 for an Derek Barr to visit the facilities of Pancake said the foundation is in The oncology department is very good intervention system,” she Rawlings commended the county appointment. Hardy Telecommunications at Lost the process of choosing a Spirit of growing slowly and some patients are said. for its loss reports. Less than $600 in Walk-ins are accepted as long as River on Feb. 17. Hardy County designee for 2009. receiving chemotherapy at GMH. • Phoebe Heishman provided an claims had been filed. appointments don’t fill the time set. •Discussed the Regional Sewer The designee will be honored at the Welton was asked about the sta- update on the Hardy County Her- In fact, he said, the loss ratio for project with Silliman who is a mem- annual golf tournament and will tus of the Hardy County Health and itage Project. A partnership with Jim the Risk Pool was outstanding with Emergency Response ber of the Moorefield Town Council. name a fund for the proceeds of the Wellness Center. The center is fund- Sisler, a teacher at Moorefield Mid- only 23 percent reported across the Charles Silliman, chair of the Lo- Commissioners were concerned that tournament. ed through GMH and was in danger dle School, has been established. board. cal Emergency Preparedness Com- the project funding could be lost if it She told the CDC that an online of closing due to budget constraints • Several people thanked the Hardy is one of 26 counties now mittee, reported that poultry farmers is not on track. They also expressed database was available at the Hardy last year. town council for calling the meeting. had received notification from Pil- in the newly formed county risk pool. their interest in a regional sewer County Public Library for groups “The center is open because of a “I think it’s important that we all get grim’s Pride about a form required by Significant savings have already been board that would be responsible for looking for grant funds. grant,” Welton said. “Morgan Hill together and share information,” re- seen since joining last year. the Environmental Protection running the system. Silliman invited (director of the center) is doing a marked Hardy County Planner Tom Rawlings told commissioners that Agency. them to a work session which had wonderful job, but the center can’t Widder. at the end of the year there was mon- The EPA had been asked to ex- been scheduled by the council to dis- ey left in the pool, some of which empt poultry farms from reporting cuss that issue and others. would be invested. emissions from animal waste. The next regular commission Asked about municipalities join- On Dec. 18 they published a final meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 9 ing the pool, Rawlings said that typi- rule requiring poultry farmers to re- a.m. Anyone wishing to be on the cally a second pool is formed for spond by Jan. 20 by contacting the agenda should call Clerk Ely’s office cities which have different exposures LEPC. at 304-530-0250. from utilities.

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[email protected] Rt. 42,4242,, 1 mi. North of Petersburg www.rothford.com WEDNESDAY, January 28, 2009 Sports MOOREFIELD EXAMINER - SECTION B Cougars Win Hardy County Showdown Story and Photos guard,” Coach Hahn remarked. field coach Nick Watts said. By Carl Holcomb The Cougars built a 14-4 lead on Off a steal, Mathias converted a Moorefield Examiner free-throws made by Jamie Miller shot that spun around the rim as the and Orndorff. buzzer sounded. Moorefield’s engine stalled at the Kellan Snyder tried to create East Hardy’s lead at the end of sound of the horn and couldn’t gain some points in the paint for Moore- the first period was 18-6. enough speed to overcome East field but was immediately greeted by It took a full minute into the sec- Hardy at the finish line. Justin Mathias and Tyler Brill and a ond period before the scoring started The Cougars jumped out in front non-shooting foul was called on Brill. as Mathias netted a jumper. with a 9-0 run, stayed ahead of the Snyder was quick to the boards on Ten seconds later, the Yellow Jackets throughout the contest and defense on the next possession but Jackets got two charity shots from won 53-45. the ball slipped through his hands Smith. and a jump ball was called as Orn- “It is nice to get wins against good Next, Snyder deflected a pass dorff stepped in. teams and especially nice against which East Hardy’s Tyler Kerr could- Moorefield. We circle these games,” n’t corral. East Hardy coach Chris Hahn stated. Then, Moorefield’s John Rogers The boys knew what found Smith wide open and Smith The Moorefield gym was filled “kind of game this with anxious spectators as the Hardy knocked down a trifecta. County battle commenced. was going to be. In a Kevin Helmick grabbed a re- bound and punched the ball back as East Hardy’s Kolby Foltz drained rivalry game, you the East Hardy lead dwindled to sev- two 3-pointers in the opening run as throw all the stats out en points, 20-13. teammate Derrick Orndorff notched the window and go At the 2:51 mark in the second two steals and a field goal during that from scratch. period, Smith stole the ball and got stretch. Moorefield Coach Nick Watts an old-fashioned 3-point play as the “We were sticking to our defense, ” Yellow Jackets trailed 24-18. defensive intensity to carry us Foltz snatched the ball away in Snyder grabbed a rebound off a through the game,” Hahn said. the paint from Snyder as he was spin- Foltz miss moments later. Tucker Smith got the Yellow ning past him and then fed the ball to “Snyder had 13 rebounds and our Jackets on the scoreboard with a cut- Orndorff. next guy only had five. That right ter in the paint at the 5:18 mark in the Mathias got ahead of the pack, re- there says something about his inten- first stanza. ceived the ball and made a lay-up. sity. He has averaged 12 rebounds After an East Hardy turnover, Moorefield’s Cody Bramsen got the last three games,” Watts stated. Smith kissed the ball off the glass his shot blocked moments later by A minute later, Smith jumped up with a 10-foot jumper as Moorefield Mathias. to deflect a pass and the ball landed trailed 9-4. The Yellow Jackets responded in Snyder’s hands. Orndorff responded with a short with 42 seconds left as Snyder swiped The Cougars responded to that range jumper and then Moorefield the ball and jetted down court for two play as Brill stole the ball right back turned the ball over. points. and drew a foul. “We went full speed and moved Snyder contributed 12 points for Brill connected on both of his well without the basketball. Every- Moorefield. free-throws. body shot so that made it more diffi- “Kellan has really turned it on for As a team, East Hardy made 60 cult for Moorefield to guess who to us. His scoring has crept up,” Moore- Continued on page 3B Moorefield’s Kellan Snyder volleys the ball past a Cougar trap. Senior Wrestling Cody Grapplers Bradley MHS Seniors Fight Hard Mongold Ritchie By Carl Holcomb got pinned at the 3:12 mark. Cody Mongold added two more takedowns when he Weight Class: 135 Weight Class: 285 Moorefield Examiner faced a Keyser opponent. Future Plans: Future Plans: Last Friday night, the Moorefield senior grapplers Moorefield senior Chris Rohrbaugh had a takedown Undecided NASCAR were honored prior to the evening matches. and near fall before pinning his Keyser adversary with Technician A rose was handed out to each wrestler who gave the only one second remaining in the first period. rose to their parents as they were escorted next to the Moorefield sophomore Brandon Regester pinned stands and greeted by coach Ryan Bailey. his Keyser opponent during exhibition time at the 1:10 An announcement was made about each wrestler’s mark in the first period. future aspirations. “We continue to improve and that makes me happy,” Ethan Elvis “I appreciated being honored. The matches were in- Bailey said. teresting and we had tough people to face,” Moorefield Senior Colton See endured a long match against Mongold Mitchell senior Bradley Ritchie said. Keyser’s Devon Bacon and pinned Bacon twenty-two Frankfort’s Corey Fair got one takedown against seconds into the third period. Weight Class: 215 Weight Class: 215 Ritchie before pinning him with 19 seconds left in the The Moorefield wrestlers have improved their tech- first period. nique and are getting better at initiating a match. Future Plans: Future Plans: Each Moorefield grappler faced tough competition “You don’t want to dance out there, you need to ini- Undecided Marines but endured the battles and kept moving on the mat. tiate. When you initiate, you are in control and are mak- “We wrestled hard and are far more aggressive than ing them wrestle you,” Bailey commented. before,” coach Bailey stated. Matches are won with heart, strength, agility and tim- Moorefield senior Ethan Mongold pinned Frank- ing. fort’s Garrett Smith at the 1:47 mark in the first period. “When you have a quick pin, that shows who the luck- Chris Colton This pin was the ninth of the season for Mongold. ier wrestler is. When a match is longer it shows who the Ethan had one escape credited during his battle better wrestler is. Those are the type of matches I enjoy, Rohrbaugh Not Pictured See against Keyser. like See’s match,” Bailey said. Weight Class: 171 Weight Class: 189 “Senior night felt pretty good and I got my first pin at Frankfort beat Moorefield 47-24 in the first event. Jeremy home. I broke the school record for pins in a season with Keyser won 72-9 against Moorefield. Future Plans: Fultz my ninth pin,” Mongold commented. During the Lewistown, PA Tournament, Moorefield’s Future Plans: Yellow Jacket senior Elvis Mitchell had a takedown in Andrew Boswell defeated Cameron County’s Kyle Stuart WVU - Major in Weight Class: 160 Chemistry National Guard his exhibition match against Frankfort during the first pe- with two takedowns and a pin in the second period. Future Plans: riod but couldn’t escape a pin in the second period. Cameron County won the overall match 42-27. Marines Moorefield senior Cody Mongold had three take- Boswell was 3-2 overall in the tournament. Graphic by Mike Mallow downs in his match against Frankfort’s Kyle Seamen but Ritchie earned Moorefield points against Wellsboro Continued on page 3B East Hardy vs Pendleton East Hardy vs Pendleton Wildcats Board Lady Yellow Jackets Get Iced at TV

Story and Photos the Lady Bulldogs three more points Arose scored two charity shots at steal and finished that transaction By Carl Holcomb the old-fashioned way for a 33-16 the 3:38 mark for Moorefield. with two points at the 1:15 mark. Up Cougars lead. Moorefield Examiner Tygarts Valley had a 47-27 lead at Combs also deflected a Tygarts Each team traded turnovers and this point. Valley pass moments later. By Carl Holcomb The Wildcats missed several The Lady Yellow Jackets traveled then Scott blocked a shot. Scott Wright netted two more free- shots but pursued the rebounds with Tygarts Valley had nine players Moorefield Examiner to Mill Creek, WV last Saturday missed an opportunity to score on throws for the Lady Yellow Jackets efficiency and finally Moats netted a night and got a little frost bitten in the other end as she missed two free- one minute later and made a steal. score. Height is usually an advantage basket with five minutes remaining the process as Tygarts Valley won 49- throws. Moorefield’s Shannon Combs “We are coming along with team- for rebounding but heart can reach for a 34-31 advantage. The Lady Yellow Jackets’ Haley 33. contributed late in the game with a work,” Shiflett concluded. higher as the Wildcats out-rebound- “We got beat on the boards Moorefield’s shots just seemed to Arose had a steal on the perimeter ed East Hardy in a 48-38 victory. tonight. It seemed they wanted the hit an imaginary plane in the basket but then Tygarts Valley’s Shaylnn Pendleton County attacked the rebounds more than us. We were and pop right out early in the first Burge poked it away. boards with ferocity, winning that out-hustled,” East Hardy coach half. The Lady Bulldogs scored the battle 42-33. Chris Hahn said. “They had shots that went in and next three field goals in the game be- “We had to work hard for our The Wildcats trapped East Hardy right back out. That’s hard to accept fore Victoria Wright hit a deep win. We exploited East Hardy’s foul on the next possession and forced but is part of the game,” Tygarts Val- jumper with 26 seconds left in the trouble situation and went to the traveling violation. ley coach Gary Shiflett said. third stanza. glass with intensity, a credit to our On the ensuing possession, Ryan Moorefield’s defense forced Next, Howell missed a shot for players,” Pendleton County coach Gillespie rose above the Cougars to Jessie Fox to hit shots from the the Bulldogs and Wright came down Greg Smith stated. score a put-back. perimeter and she made two 3-point- with the carom. She quickly came up The game was deadlocked at 30 Next, Gillespie stole the ball and ers in the first half. to the perimeter and drilled a 3- with one quarter left, then things be- dished off to Raines who missed the Fox finished with a game-high 14 pointer with eight seconds left. gan to unravel for the Cougars. shot but Tyler Gardiner, trailing on points. “VW always plays with a lot of East Hardy’s Ethan Fansler tore the play, scored for a 38-31 Wildcat “Jessie hit some three’s which energy and excitement,” Armentrout the ball away from Wildcat Brett lead. were very important for us. Moore- commented. Raines but was called for an offen- The Wildcats scored on consecu- field’s 3-2 defense is very good. We Wright finished with 13 points in- sive foul for excessive use of his el- tive possessions after grabbing de- had to go to the corners. We could- cluding 6-for-8 shooting from the bows in creating space. fensive rebounds and pushed the n’t go inside,” Shiflett stated. line. Moments later, the Cougars’ lead up 42-31. Brooklyn Weese scored two field Tygarts Valley took a 39-21 lead Jamie Miller swiped the ball and Gardiner stole the ball moments goals in the second quarter that into the final period. passed to Tyler Brill. Brill attempted later but coughed it up after a few helped the Lady Yellow Jackets stay The aggressive defense by the to cross the ball to Kolby Foltz but it steps to Derrick Orndorff. in the game, trailing 25-14 at the Lady Bulldogs did not force too was deflected out by Raines. Then, Gardiner raced from be- break. many turnovers as Moorefield han- The Cougars missed the next hind to knock the ball from Orn- Moorefield shot 50 percent from dled the pressure with sturdy maneu- shot before Pendleton County dorff’s grasp. the foul line in the first half as the vers and solid passes. bricked two attempts on their end of On the inbound pass, Orndorff’s Lady Bulldogs played extremely “We were passing very well and the floor. shot glanced off the rim but Kristo- tight defense. that decreased our turnovers consid- PC’s Trent Moats connected on pher Kerr was there to nab the re- “The girls were aggressive erably. I’m proud of the way they to charity shots at the 6:16 mark for bound and score. around the basketball and we had a practiced this week,” Armentrout re- a 32-20 edge. Soon after that, East Hardy’s lot of points off free-throws tonight,” marked. Then, Moats and Raines trapped Kolin Foltz made a quick outside Moorefield coach Wade Armentrout Moorefield had eight steals in the Foltz on the baseline and East Hardy jumper at the 1:04 mark as the Wild- said. fourth period and continued to fight had to utilize a time-out. cat lead shrank, 43-35 Kristen Ball scored two charity for every opportunity to get more After the time-out, Derrick Orn- After an East Hardy time-out, shots to start the second half for the points. dorff connected on one of two free- Orndorff and the rest of the Cougars Lady Yellow Jackets. “Moorefield never did quit. They throw attempts. blanketed the court and a five-sec- Tygarts Valley responded with a were constantly running and scrap- On the defensive end, Justin ond violation was called. 3-pointer by Shelby Howell on the ping for the ball. They play good From the very start of the game, Tygarts Valley played Mathias batted Wildcat guard Josh Afterwards, both teams hit free- ensuing possession. teamwork,” Shiflett said commend- aggressively. Victoria Wright found this out early in the first quarter Redman’s pass out-of-bounds. Continued on page 3B Just after that, Kara Scott gave ing the Lady Yellow Jackets. as she was swamped by a pack of Lady Bulldogs. Page 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Middle School Action Bobcats Steal Win from Young 7th Grade Cougars By Carl Holcomb a Capon Bridge steal by Dale Bryson coughed up seconds later into the Capon Bridge’s Sawyer scored Moorefield Examiner but a moment later, Miller snatched quick hands of Barnes. ten points while teammates Barnes the ball back for the Cougars. The Bobcats capitalized on that and Long netted six points each. Turnovers can really haunt a Then, East Hardy’s Daniel change of possession with a basket team and for the 7th grade Cougars Vonce attempted to cut down the by Long. The Cougars fell to 0-6 on the that created problems. Capon baseline but was denied by Barnes as After a Cougar walk, the East season. Bridge stepped in, picked the ball off a trap was set and Vonce tried to Hardy press fouled Long who sank throw the ball off Barnes’ foot but it two free throws with twenty seconds and ran away with a 30-11 victory. 8th Grade Capsule “The difference was turnovers, ricocheted towards Long. left in the half. turnovers, turnovers,” East Hardy On the ensuing possession, the Capon Bridge carried a 16-8 ad- coach Calvin Mongold said. Bobcats mishandled the ball on the vantage into the locker room. Cougars 53, Bobcats 13 The Bobcats began thieving the sideline and East Hardy started the The Bobcats opened the third ball from the starting gate as Bo offense once more. stanza with a jumper by Sawyer then Score by Quarter: Long grabbed a pass, albeit scoring The ball was not cooperative for Barnes stole the ball only to have it did not occur due to that initial steal, the Cougars as three consecutive stripped by Vonce. 1234F the Bobcats produced points later field goals failed to go in the net. Vonce was fouled in transition Capon Bridge 4 5 2 2 13 on. Capon Bridge forced a walk but and made one of two free throws as EHEMS 14 14 8 17 53 The Cougars managed to light up then had a turnover of its own as the score was now 18-9. the scoreboard first as Michael Trey Yates was called for a lane vio- Next, Capon Bridge got two free Miller scored on a fade-away jumper lation. throws and within ten seconds two Free Throws: at the 3:29 mark in the first period. Coming up the court for the Bobcat steals gave them another Capon Bridge- (0-for-3) 17 team fouls East Hardy went up 4-1 shortly Cougars, Miller evaded three de- three points and a 23-9 lead. EHEMS- (9-for-18) 5 team fouls after that but then the Bobcats’ fenders, sliced into the paint and The Cougars managed only one Justin Sawyer knocked down a 3- scorched the net to cut the Bobcat field goal in the fourth quarter which pointer with 1:33 remaining to tie lead to two, 8-6. was made by Tharp. EHEMS Leading Scorers: the game. Nine seconds later, Barnes East Hardy’s struggles with After a few miscues, Capon scored a jumper for the Bobcats and turnovers continued in the last peri- Kory Foltz- 17 points (4-for-6) Bridge’s Anthony Barnes swiped the then stole the ball. od but the Capon Bridge only netted Wyatt Basye- 9 points (3-for-4) ball and flew in for a lay-up with just Next, Bryson doubled the three points. Tyler Mongold- 8 points (0-for-2) 25 seconds to go. lead,12-6 off that Barnes steal and Free throws were a factor as well The Cougars turned the ball over outlet pass. for the Cougars as they went 3-for- Justin Basye- 8 points twice prior to the first quarter end- There were eight missed shots 16 from the line. ing and trailed 6-4 entering the sec- between both teams before East East Hardy was led in scoring by Capon Bridge Scorers: ond quarter. Hardy got two free throws from Michael Miller with six points, fol- The Bobcats created eight Miller at the 1:08 mark. lowed by Hunter Miller and Tharp turnovers in the first quarter. After a time-out, Vonce stole the with two points apiece. Vonce Dakota Hott- 7 points (0-for-2) EHEMS’ Andrew Hamilton tries to prevent a Capon Bridge shot. The second quarter started with ball for the Cougars but it was chipped in one point. David Smith- 6 points (0-for-1) EHEMS 7th and 8th Split Games With Pendleton BOWLING RESULTS THURSDAY NIGHT ry Walp 235; HIGH GAME HANDICAP: MENS LEAGUE Terry Wratchford 281, Charles Sulser Story and Photos time on these shots,” Mongold stated 7th Grade 01/22/2009 272, Curtis Porter Jr 264, Curt Porter Sr By Carl Holcomb concerning her game-winning shots. The Pendleton County Middle Mongold finished with nine 258, Junior Wratchford 254; HIGH SE- Moorefield Examiner School 7th grade girls beat the STANDINGS: Leatherman’s 44.5 – points. RIES SCRATCH: Roger Earle 673, Gary Cougars 17-11. The Wildcats were 31.5, Golden Lanes 44 – 32, Buddy’s Next, PCMS’ Hartman missed a Pennington 631, Terry Wratchford 624, 8th Grade led in scoring by Brittany Huffman Trophies 43 - 33, Judy’s Drug Store 43 Johnny Berg 597, Derek Thorne 596; The East Hardy Early Middle jumper and pulled down the rebound with eight points followed by Hillary – 33, Summit Bank 39 – 37, Vetter’s Mi- HIGH SERIES HANDICAP: Roger Earle School girls won 24-23 on the clutch but got her second attempt blocked Ord with three points. Three players ni Mart 39 – 37, Country Cars & Trucks shooting of Morgan Mongold. by Mongold with three seconds left. had two points apiece. 37 – 39, Basye Construction 32.5 – 673, Terry Wratchford 666, Charles The Wildcats had a 23-20 advan- “I knew this was going to be a EHEMS girls were led by Ruby 43.5, Pepsi Cola 30 - 46, Grant County Sulser 664, Donnie Rexrode 655, Eddie tage with just 54 seconds remaining good game. I had total confidence in Fridley with four points. Megan Bank 26 – 50; Baldwin 652; HIGH AVERAGE: Bradley in the game after Courtney Hartman Morgan to make the game winning Renner had three points. Morgan HIGH GAME SCRATCH: Terry Vetter 204.81, Roger Earle 203.91, Gary sank two free-throws. shot,” Hamilton exclaimed. Basye and Marilyn Cassell both con- Wratchford 267, Curtis Porter Jr 247, Pennington 202.54, Gary Leatherman What Pendleton County Middle tributed two points for the Cougars. Charles Sulser 244, Roger Earle 244, Lar- 194.05, Johnny Berg 194.04 School didn’t count on, was Mon- gold’s successful stroke in the end. EHEMS got the ball into Mon- gold’s hands and she was fouled with East Hardy Lady Cougars 45 seconds to go. Mongold made both shots from the charity stripe to pull the Cougars Score Update within one point, 23-22. EHEMS called for a time-out to go over strategy. East Hardy 43, Eastern Mennonite 36 “I told them it doesn’t matter what happened in the first three East Hardy 58, Pendleton 22 quarters. I have confidence in them East Hardy 65, Union 28 to make it in the end,” EHEMS coach Devin Hamilton said. After PCMS’ Brittany Ratliff missed a free-throw, Cougar Rayann Foltz grabbed the rebound and was East Hardy record: quickly fouled with 32 seconds left. Foltz missed both shots but the Overall: 11-2, 5-1 PVC ball ricocheted off the Wildcats’ Gab- by Paugh. Mongold received the inbound TAX TIME pass and was fouled with 31 seconds COMP-TEC LLC High Tech Accounting left. Computer Repair and Maintenance Mongold hit nothing but net on is offering RALS with 304-538-3553 Quick & Personalized Service Morgan Mongold shoots the both charity shots as the Cougars re- Email: [email protected] 304- 530-2000• Walkins Welcome game winning free throw gained the lead, 24-23. Pendleton County Middle School 7th grade player Alena Mendoza against PCMS. “I just thought, got to take my gets a hand on Cougar Jodie Funkhouser’s shot. Ronnie Crites 1122 US 220 North, Moorefield

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It is the result of ly pessimistic about their chances Favorite Quote: Life’s a garden, dig it!!! along with NBA-ready sophomore preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” against Louisville. DeJuan Blair. Those three accounted for 51 points overall, and 28 of Pitt’s Notes: The St. John’s game 40 second half points. Meanwhile, starts at 7:00p.m. It is a Big East Net- Wildcats Board Up the Mountaineers went cold from the work game, so check your list- floor in the second half, shooting just ings...The women’s team claimed its Continued from page 1B and deflected the ball into the stands. came down hard on the floor and Tyler Kerr led East Hardy with 12 39% from the floor; many of those first Big East win of the season throws. His momentum carried him over collapsed holding his knee. points followed by Jamie Miller with against St. John’s, but it wasn’t easy. Kolin Foltz scored the final East missed shots were open jumpers, but the Cougar bench as he landed a few Brill had medical attention and ten points. WVU was off-target much of the The Red Storm came back from a 22 Hardy basket with 51 seconds left in rows up and took a seat. returned to action in the second peri- The East Hardy scoring effort was point deficit to scare the Moun- the game. time. Orndorff shook that incident od. spread out as the Cougars’ teamwork West Virginia doesn’t have too taineers, who escaped with a two “In the first quarter it seemed like Brill finished with seven points, prevailed. point win, 63-61...The #2 rifle team we couldn’t throw the ball in the right off and scored East Hardy’s first much time to dwell on the Pitt loss, five rebounds and three assists. Kolin Foltz netted eight points, beat #3 Alaska-Fairbanks in a head- ocean like our game against Poca- basket of the game at the 4:13 mark. however, as St. John’s is coming to “Tyler twisted his knee slightly. while teammate Dylan Enke had sev- to-head match last weekend. They hontas and then we started to be pa- He led all scorers with 12 points on Morgantown tonight. The Red Storm He came back and played well. We en. Jacob Hahn scored six points and finish their regular season this week- tient,” Coach Smith stated. the evening along with nine re- haven’t had to leave New York too had good hustle overall but needed Ethan Fansler pitched in four. end, and then start getting ready to East Hardy started the game very bounds. much this season (just five of their more toughness,” Hahn concluded. Josh Parker, Cody Tusing, and aggressively as Derrick Orndorff Late in the first stanza, Brill leapt sixteen games have been played out- win back a national championship, In JV action, the Cougars won 53- David Wood each contributed two leapt into the Wildcats’ passing lane up in the paint, scored a runner but side of New York City), and they starting Valentine’s Day, with their 31 over Pendleton County. points. haven’t looked too great when they NCAA qualifying match. Cougars Win Hardy Continued from page 1B Derrick Orndorff and Kolby Foltz percent of its free-throws (21-of-35). each scored 13 points for East Hardy. Snyder sailed across the paint for “Our overall intensity, defense, two points with 1:06 left in the half. rebounding and lack of ability to fin- “They wanted to go box and one ish inside were keys to our loss. East on us but they couldn’t with Kellan Hardy was quicker and better roaming around out there,” Watts said. tonight,” Watts concluded. The Cougars took a 27-21 lead in- to the locker room. JV “The boys knew what kind of The JV Yellow Jackets struggled game this was going to be. In a rival- to find the net in the second half as ry game, you throw all the stats out East Hardy squeaked by in the cross the window and go from scratch,” county rivalry game 26-23. Watts stated. “It was survival of the fittest. This The Cougars rebounding kept was a nice preliminary game to get Moorefield in check as they were the juices flowing,” East Hardy JV able to box out and convert second chance points. coach David Brill remarked. Tyler Brill goes up for a shot surrounded by a hoard of Wildcat “Moorefield’s penetration to the East Hardy held a 17-12 lead defenders. high post happened a few times. We heading into the second half. slowed down that scoring option Moorefield managed to sink only most of the night. We were more ag- two out of 26 field goals in the second MHS Seniors Fight gressive across the board tonight,” half. Hahn commented. “We played from behind the Continued from page 1B Moorefield has shown improve- Moorefield made the Cougars whole game and never recovered. with a takedown and pin at the 3:36 ment in match awareness and inten- fight to maintain that lead however, They dared us to shoot the deep ball mark. sity. as Smith snatched the ball in the be- and did an excellent job boxing out The Yellow Jackets have been ginning of the third period and The Moorefield grapplers gear up and grabbing the rebounds,” Moore- getting more experience recently es- dished off to Lucas Myers who com- field JV coach Daniel Simmons said. pecially from the caliber of wrestling for the Viking Smash this weekend in pleted the transaction. faced in Pennsylvania. Petersburg. Snyder nearly had a steal on the Trevor Markwood (13) fights his way past Tyler Kerr (44) on his way Despite the Yellow Jacket futility, sideline as the Yellow Jackets fo- to the basket. East Hardy could not take advan- cused on chipping away at the tage. Cougar lead. moments later but then Brill scored East Hardy’s largest lead in the The Cougars shot just 38 percent East Hardy saw its lead dwindle on the ensuing possession. fourth quarter was 52-41 with 57 sec- from the foul line for the game in- down to three points thrice in the Smith reduced the lead once onds to go which was arrived at due cluding 7-of-14 in the second half. third period as the Yellow Jackets more with a short jumper, 37-40. to more free-throws. The game was very sloppy as both kept knocking at the door. Devon Orndorff responded six Snyder nailed a trey with sixteen teams failed to find rhythm. Entering the fourth quarter, the seconds later as he pounced in for a seconds left and added a free-throw “These rivalry games have always Cougars held a 38-33 edge. basket. with nine seconds left after Cougar been fun. It is all about hustle and Moorefield cut the lead back With 5:06 left, Moorefield cut the Dylan Enke missed two from the desire, to come out and prove a down to three points 18 seconds into lead to three points and that was the line. the period on two charity shots by point. East Hardy has the bragging closest it came for the Yellow Jackets. East Hardy survived the second rights now,” Simmons stated. Moorefield grappler Ethan Mongold prepares to pin Frankfort’s Myers. Three free-throws by Foltz and a half surge by the Yellow Jackets. Snyder blocked a shot by Kerr Moorefield’s Zach Laughlin had Garrett Smith. field goal and charity stripe shot by Smith led all scorers with 20 nine points followed by Jordan Ours Derrick Orndorff pushed the lead to points and Myers pitched in nine with six points. 48-39, with 2:46 remaining. points for Moorefield. East Hardy’s Ethan Fansler scored eight points while teammate DEBTS PILING UP? Jacob Hahn contributed six points. 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Center on January 5 and is recov- Heishman and friend spent Sun- 4. Darius Dillard Tucker Co. 17.88 We were saddened on Decem- The Christmas Season was cel- ering well at home. 5. Daylen Pennington Harman 17.67 ber 14 when Oliver’s sister, Lee M ebrated with programs at the Jay Combs had knee surgery in day and Monday skiing at Canaan. 6. Tucker Smith Moorefield 17.17 Smith died in a nursing home in churches, family dinners, young Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Oliver Heishman consulted his 7. Troy Griffith Tygarts Valley 15.50 8. Josh Poling Tucker Co. 15.38 Woodstock, VA on January 6. He cardiologist in Winchester, VA last is still on crutches but recovering 9. Chris Donelson Union 15.29 nicely. Wednesday. 10. Jeff Fertig Pocahontas Co. 14.33 DEADLINE NOTICE Sandra Kersten joined her sis- Donna Ekren, Eileen Poland, Free Throw Percentage(Min. of 10 Att) ter and other family members for Minnie Heishman and Laural 1. Tyler Gardiner Pendleton 18-22 0.8182 Deadlines for the Moorefield Examiner: a vacation in Las Vegas this week. 2. Lucas Myers Moorefield 8-10 0.8000 Jasmine Bowman and Alex Slaughter attended the Hampshire 3. Logan Snyder Tucker Co. 38-51 0.7451 Legal ads: Friday by noon Santana spent a week recently vis- County CEOS Council meeting in 4. Trevor Markwood Moorefield 17-23 0.7391 iting his family in Lafayette, Col- Display advertising, line classified advertising, Romney last Wednesday. 5. Trent Moats Pendleton 14-19 0.7368 orado. 6. Daylen Pennington Harman 9-13 0.6923 articles, etc.: Friday by 2:00 p.m. Richard and Diana Omdorff Robert and Minnie Heishman 7. Anthony Henline Tygarts V 24-35 0.6857 took their son, Josh to Hamilton, were in Winchester, VA last 7. Dustin Paul Paw Paw 18-27 0.6667 NY last Thursday where he is at- I tems must be in by these times in order to appear in Thursday where Robert consulted 7. Chris Donelson Union 12-18 0.6667 tending college. 10. Nick Corbett Paw Paw 9-14 0.6429 the Examiner for the coming week. Lindsey Smith, Jacob Smith, his doctor. Jeremiah and Jacob Bowman, Steve Virtue was guest speaker Rebounding Average Steven White are among those re- 1. Roderick Stickley WV Deaf 10.50 turning to college after spending at Sperrys Run Church last Sun- 2. Dustin Paul Paw Paw 10.00 the holidays with their families. day and was accompanied by his 2. Nick Corbett Paw Paw 10.00 A beautiful basket of flowers 4. Trent Moats Pendleton Co. 8.80 was placed in Sperrys Run UM wife, Carla. We enjoyed having 5. Grant Reed Union 8.43 Church in memory of Sandra them. 6. Cody Arbough Harman 8.33 Sours who died recently. Our sym- Kevin and Patty Stream spent 7. Kellan Snyder Moorefield 8.20 pathy is extended to all those who 8. Cody Bransen Moorefield 8.00 have lost loved ones. this holiday weekend at their 9. Jeff Fertig Pocahontas Co. 7.67 Lovely poinsettias were placed home here. Deepest sympathy to 10. Robbie Buckholtz Union 6.86 in Sperrys Run Church for the hol- them on the death of Kevin’s idays by Betty and Karl Ludwig. Assist Average Carolyn Moton spent last mother recently. 1. Jimmy Wiley Pocahontas Co. 6.33 2. Darius Dillard Tucker Co. 5.00 3. Logan Snyder Tucker Co. 4.13 4. Anthony Henline Tygarts Valley 3.22 Prices Foreclosed Properties 5. Ethan Slaubaugh Tucker Co. 3.13 6. Derek Kiner Pocahontas Co. 2.83 Reduced located in/around Moorefield 7. Dylan Rowzee Paw Paw 2.80 8. Clayton Lewis Tygarts Valley 2.78 9. Cody Wolford Harman 2.67 10. Michael Jarvis WV Deaf 2.50

A Girls Nice Home on 2.75 Scoring Average Nice Floor Plan, 3 br, acres. 30.36 acres +/- Lot 1. Brittany Jones Union 16.60 2 ba home on 1.10 #130 Section 7 Ashton 2. Lyndsey Nester Tucker Co. 15.73 acres with basement. Woods Moorefield, WV. 3. Molly Look East Hardy 15.60 4. Chelsey Gum Pocahontas Co. 13.58 5. Siera Hott Paw Paw 13.17 Priced Well Below Appraised Values 6. Nikki Cutright Tygarts Valley 12.88 7. Anna Hebb Tucker Co. 12.82 Contact Dick Crate at FNB Bank in 8. Ginger Beatty Pendleton Co. 12.70 Romney, WV 304-822-8719 9. Shelby Snead Pocahontas Co. 11.33 10. Loren Holliday Paw Paw 11.17

Free Throw Percentage(Min of 10 Atts) 1. Anna Hebb Tucker Co. 18-22 0.8182 2. Audra Hull Tucker Co. 14-18 0.7778 3. Ginger Beatty Pendleton 28-37 0.7568 4. Molly Look East Hardy 35-47 0.7447 5. Lindsey Basye East Hardy 16-22 0.7273 6. Kara Scott Tygarts V 34-49 0.6939 7. Kendra Rhodes Moorefield 29-42 0.6905 8. Crystal Simmons Moorefield 20-29 0.6897 9. Miranda McNabb Pocahontas 11-16 0.6875 10. Lyndsey Nester Tucker Co. 31-46 0.6739

Rebounding Average 1. Anna Hebb Tucker Co. 10.64 2. Ciarra Riggleman Tygarts Valley 10.25 3. Kara Scott Tygarts Valley 8.00 4. Kendra Rhodes Moorefield 7.55 5. Loren Holliday Paw Paw 7.50 6. Brittany Jones Union 7.20 7. Chelsey Gum Pocahontas Co. 7.00 7. Victoria Wright Moorefield 7.00 9. Emily Beck East Hardy 6.90 10. Ginger Beatty Pendleton Co. 6.50

Assist Average 1. Madeline Jerome Pocahontas Co. 5.67 2. Molly Look East Hardy 4.80 3. Caoline Bennett Tucker Co. 4.55 4. Ashley Dove East Hardy 4.30 5. Jessie Fox Tygarts Valley 3.63 6. Ciarra Riggleman Tygarts Valley 3.50 6. Nikki Cutright Tygarts Valley 3.50 8. Haley Lambert Pendleton Co. 3.27 9. Keli Minnick Union 2.90 10. Siera Hott Paw Paw 2.83

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Angie Frye, Realtor IL BELLA VISTA–An unbelievably unique home, Kriston Strickler, Realtor with a panoramic view of the South Fork and a NEWLY REMODELED HOME with appliances, new Mike Crites, Realtor majestic waterfall, has it all: views, fabulous fur - heating and cooling, master bedroom with bath on Snowplowing Rob Harper, Realtor niture, four suites, deck, overlooks and all the first floor, half bath and two spacious rooms upstairs modern conveniences you could ever need. A CALL US NOW TO BUY OR SELL • www.shultzrealty.com with bath. REDUCED $149,750. & MUST SEE!!!! Subdivisions woods, views, good roads into it, wildlife, and easy FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT with the capacity UNIQUE CORNER VICTORIAN with 4 bd and 2 ba, UPPER SKAGGS SUBDIVISION — Six lots with views! access to Corridor H. Located on Upper Skaggs Rd. for two separate restaurants. It has been screened in porch, conveniently located near schools, Snow Removal views! views! 8+ acres each priced in the $80,000s. GREAT HUNTING 30 acres with cabin REDUCED completely remodeled including new electrical, church and courthouse $129,000. ELIZABETH STATION — new subdivision near middle $155,000 plumbing, interior finished, and new heating and CAPE COD 3 BR, 2BA, Seasonal Views of the South BROOK TROUT RUN ROAD 2 lots 2 1/2 acres with school and new intermediate school. Great location cooling system. Also has efficiency apartment Branch River, and nice wooded lot. Conveniently Hart’s Excavating JENNA – 3bd/2.5 ba $210,000.00 stream, walking distance to National Forest. Just and is ready to go. Lots of parking. Great price of Reduced to $32,000 each. located just minutes fm Moorefield. $169,000 WRIGLEY – 4bd/3ba $179,000.00 $700,000. BRICK RANCHER with 3 bd/2ba., with eat in kitchen. All Types of Excavating NEW HOME – 4bd/2ba $169,900.00 25 ACRES on Shenandoah Mountain Rd. (great hunt - Homes ing) $112,000.00 The house has great mountain views, partially NEW HOME – 3bd/2ba $179,900.00 35 ACRES between Moorefield & Petersburg, with FABULOUS BRICK RANCHER with 3bd, 2ba, 4acres, wooded lot with small pond. Ready to move in Roads, Ponds, Septic Systems Recreational/Land view, views, views. $239,000.00 3 car garage, extensive flower gardens just outside $199,900.00 Basements, Underground Electric LOT 90 at Ashton Wood 90 % FLAT land, 20 acres 4.2 ACRES near South Fork Estates lll Rd. $55.000.00 of Petersburg $198,700.00 WELL MAINTAINED 3 BR, two BA 2006 rancher with $110.000 8.55 ACRES bordering national forest and flood WONDERFUL SPLIT LEVEL HOME on over two open floor plan. Private country setting, yet accessible Footers, Clearing LOOKOUT HEIGHT Lot 4 -- 20 acres $79,900.00 control lake in Pendleton County $130,000. acres with large yard with own stream. It has 3bd, location with a view. Outside of Petersburg. $209,000. TWO WONDERFUL LOTS in Ashton woods, one SPELUNKERS OWN YOUR OWN CAVE. One hundred 2ba with heat and air in garage. Near Corridor H E LMWOOD is nestled on a hill amongst ancient oak 26 years in business $129,000.00 and one $109,000.00 and eleven wooded acres with abundant wildlife, trees. Built in the 1860s, this home would make an 16 acres with views, views , views, $165,000. REDUCED TO 180,000 Great buy!!!!! Licensed & Insured WV#020666 unique trees, stream, and waterfall. Lots of great 32.2 ACRES on Fry School Rd. w/road frontage for LARGE HOME on Main Street with 4bd and 2 bath. incredible Bed and Breakfast or to die for residence. It $349,000. features, must see to appreciate. Priced at $470,000. Good place for a business or a great home. has 4bd and 3 ba and 3300 sq/ft of living space. 1-304-947-7369 TWO LOTS ON HIGH KNOB, tract 8 is 6 ac. for HAMILTON ESTATES (Romney) Lot 7 $49,000.00, $369,000. $350,000. $24,000.00 and tract 9 is 7 ac. for $28,000.00 Lot 9 $59,900.00 DREAM LOG HOME on 22 acres. Too many TURKEY RIDGE Immaculate three bedroom, two bath. Dozers, Loaders, Back-hoe, Bobcat, Dump TWO GRAND LOTS at Mt. View Additions at Commercial amenities to list MUST SEE!!!!!!!!! $625,000.00. 2007 double-wide on 2.42 acres that borders National $59,900.00 each (Lots 20 and 21) Trucks, Excavators, Grader, Rollers VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS!—One 20 acre tract of land LARGE BRICK BUILDING in downtown FREE $1,000.00 electric! Forest Great for hunters $169,000 unrestricted at $120,000 and five lots in new Petersburg. More than 16,000 sq. ft. Great subdivision all in the $80,000s. This land has it all; business opportunity. $350,000. Page 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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CLERK OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA so the tax on the privilege of transferring re- tact your undersigned trustee or Grant TRUSTEES’ SALE OF al property (the cost of the tax stamp to be County Bank, prior to the day of sale with re- VALUABLE REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION affixed to the deed). The purchasers shall gard to any and all questions that might The undersigned Trustees, by virtue of The administration of the estates of the following deceased, is pending in the Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy County, Room be responsible for payment of all real estate arise. the authority vested in them by that certain 111, Courthouse, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. The names and addresses of the personal representative and taxes. Jack H. Walters, Trustee deed of trust dated may 23, 2006, and duly the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The subject property will be sold in “AS WALTERS, KRAUSKOPF & BAKER recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Notice is hereby given that the estates of the following has been opened for probate. Any interested person objecting to the validity IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall P.O. Box 119, County Commission of hardy County, West of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file notice of an objection with the be under no duty to cause any existing ten- Moorefield, WV 26836 Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 219, at page county commission within ninety days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. If ant or person occupying the subject proper- (304) 530-6618 749, Gary G. Smith and June A. Smith did an objection is not timely filed, the objection is forever barred. ty to vacate said property. H. Junior Wilson, Auctioneer convey unto Ronald D. Speakman, Trustee, Claims against the estate must be filed in accordance with West Virginia Code 44-2-1. TERMS: $21,000.00 in cash and/or cer- 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 3c certain real property described in said deed tified funds as deposit with the balance due ——————————————— of trust; and the beneficiary has elected to Decedent Name Pierre/Name Per. Rep/Address Attorney’s Fid. Comm. and payable within 30 days of the day of appoint Teays Valley Trustees, LLC as sub- Name/Address Name/Address sale. TRUSTEE’S SALE stitute Trustees by a Substitution of Trustee FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; Donald Eugene Barr Sharon B. Ketterman 2177 Welton Orchard Rd. James Paul Geary, II there are Federal Tax Liens against the prop- The undersigned Substitute Trustees, and default having been made under the Petersburg, WV 26847 P. O. Box 218 erty, the United States would have the right by virtue of the authority vested in them by aforementioned deed of trust and the under- Petersburg, WV 26847 to redeem the property within a period of that certain Deed of Trust dated April 25, signed Trustees, having been instructed by 120 days from the date of such sale or the 2007, and duly recorded in the Office of the the secured party to foreclose thereunder, Dortha Virginia Bosley Retha Lois Bosley P. O. Box 124 Joyce Stewart period allowable for redemption under local Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy will offer for sale at public auction at the front Saucier, MS 39574 113 Winchester Ave. law, whichever is longer. County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book door of the Hardy County Courthouse, 204 Moorefield, WV 26836 Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the 229, at Page 309, James P. Mills and Janice Washington Street, Moorefield, WV on: Trustee may postpone the sale by public an- L.Mills did convey unto Jack H. Walters and Monday, February 9, 2009 George Wightman Edgerton David E. Edgerton & P. O. Box 469 Garrett & Garrett nouncement at the time and place designat- Howard E. Krauskopf, Trustees, certain real At 12:30 P.M. Millington, MD 21651 P. O. Box 510 ed or by posting a notice of the same, and property described in said deed of trust; All that certain lot or parcel of real estate, Moorefield, WV 26836 act by agent in the execution of the sale. and the beneficiary has elected to appoint together with the improvements thereon, Scott G. Edgerton 384 Pinewood Dr. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust re- Richard A. Pill and David D. Pill as Substitute and all easements, rights and appurte- Mathias, WV 26812 serve the right to purchase the property at Trustees by a Substitution of Trustee record- nances thereunto belonging, situate in such sale. ed in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and de- Moorefield District, Hardy County, West Vir- Dated this 16th day of January, 2009. SENECA TRUSTEES, INC. fault having been made under the afore- ginia, containing 8.04 acres, more or less, Gregory L. Ely 235 High Street, Suite 309 mentioned Deed of Trust, and the under- according to a survey prepared by Mark C. Clerk of the County Commission Morgantown, WV 26505 signed Substitute Trustees having been in- Geary, P.S. No. 1523, and a copy of a De- of Hardy County, West Virginia (304) 413-0044 structed by the secured party to foreclose scription of Survey and Plat of Survey under 1/21, 1/28 2c Toll free: (888) 534-3132 thereunder, will offer for sale at public auc- the signature and seal of said surveyor are ------Reference File No. 21745-08 tion at the front door of the Hardy County attached to the hereinafter referenced Deed 1/21, 1/28 2c Courthouse, in Moorefield, West Virginia, on to Gary G. Smith and June A. Smith, to ———————————————— Wednesday, February 18, 2009, which reference is now made for a more CLERK OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA at 10:48 AM particular description of said real estate and PUBLIC NOTICE the following described real estate, with for any and all pertinent purposes. Refer- NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that the Potomac its improvements, easements and appurte- ence is also made to the “Composite Plat for The administration of the estates of the following deceased, is pending in the Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy County, Room Valley Transit Authority of Grant County In- nances thereunto belonging, situate in the the Lands of Stephen & Elizabeth Smith 111, Courthouse, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. The names and addresses of the personal representative and dustrial Park, P.O. Box 278, Petersburg, WV Capon Corporation District, Hardy County, Showing Division of Property” that is of the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. 26847, is applying for a grant under 49 USC West Virginia, and more particularly de- record in the Office of the Clerk of the Coun- Notice is hereby given that the estates of the following has been opened for probate. Any interested person objecting to the validity Section 5311. A general Description of the scribed as follows: ty Commission of Hardy County, West Vir- of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file notice of an objection with the grant proposal follows: All of the following described real estate ginia, in Plat Book No. 7, at page 93, and county commission within ninety days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. If DESCRIPTION OF situate in the Districts of Capon Corporation, said real estate is designated upon the Plat an objection is not timely filed, the objection is forever barred. PROPOSED PROJECT County of Hardy, State of West Virginia, to- as Lot #2. Claims against the estate must be filed in accordance with West Virginia Code 44-2-1. 49 USC Section 5311 funding is being gether with all the improvements thereon Being the same tract or parcel of real es- sought to continue transportation services and all of the rights, rights of way, waters, tate conveyed unto Gary G. Smith and June Decedent Name Pierre/Name Per. Rep/Address Attorney’s Fid. Comm. in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and roads, ways, privileges and appurtenances A. Smith, his wife, from Stephen G. Smith Name/Address Name/Address Pendleton Counties. These services are thereunto belonging or in any way apper- and Elizabeth H. Smith, his wife by Deed provided for the general public and the spe- taining, and more particularly described as dated February 6, 2003, and to be recorded Herman Lee Mathias Patricia Ann Stevens 109 Patricia Ave. William H. Bean cial needs of the elderly and disabled. The follows: in the Office of the Clerk of the County Linthicum, MD 21090-1932 P. O. Drawer 30 estimated cost of providing these services Parcel 1: All that certain tract or parcel Commission of Hardy County, West Virginia, Moorefield, WV 26836 for fiscal year 2010 is $1,393,540, with of real estate containing 0.22 acre, more or in Deed Book No. 272, at Page 53. $458,225 coming from federal sources, less, lying and being situate in Capon Cor- 139 Tanager Drive, Leona Anita Mills Donald R. Mills 3400 Upper Cove Road Charles W. Smith $258,114 coming from state sources, poration District, Hardy County, West Vir- Old Fields, WV 26845 Mathias, WV 26812 126 Armstrong St., P. O. 100 $200,111 from local sources and $477,000 ginia, on the south side of State Route The aforesaid property is SUBJECT TO Keyser, WV 26726 coming from operating revenues. 55/259, situate about 200’ northwest of the any and all easements, rights-of-way, condi- No persons, families, or businesses will intersection of County Route 23/10, and be- tions, covenants and restrictions of record Randal Gene Marlow Mary Francis Marlow 5323 Hutter Road J. David Judy, III be displaced by this project. The proposed ing more particularly bounded and de- or in existence. Fisher, WV 26818 P. O. Box 636 project will not have a significant environ- scribed in accordance with a description of The sale of the foregoing real property Moorefield, WV 26836 mental impact upon the service area. survey and plat of survey for James S. Bak- will be made subject to all exceptions, reser- Service to the elderly and the disabled er entitled “Tract B” prepared by David O. vations, rights of way, easements, condi- Dated this 23rd day of January, 2009. will be provided on all PVTA routes. Individ- Heishman, Licensed Land Surveyor No. tions, covenants, restrictions, leases and Gregory L. Ely uals unable to board vehicles along regular 536, and said description is of record in the other servitudes of record, if any, pertaining Clerk of the County Commission routes may receive service up to three quar- Office of the Clerk of the County Commis- to said real estate, subject to all matters dis- of Hardy County, West Virginia ters of a mile off route with a request made sion of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed closed by an examination and inspection of 1/28, 2.4 2c the day before service is to be provided. Book 218, Page 645. Reference is hereby the property, subject to any and all unpaid ------Elderly and disabled individuals are also el- made to said surveyed description and plat taxes as recorded against said property, igible for reduced fares on many PVTA of survey for a specific description of the re- and to any further matters announced at routes. Specially equipped vehicles, alter- al estate being conveyed in trust hereby. Al- said sale. The property is sold subject to an PUBLIC NOTICE SURPLUS BUSES nate format schedules, a TDD, and route de- so being conveyed in trust hereby are two accurate survey at purchaser’s expense. Publication Date: January 28, 2009 The Hardy County Board of Education viation service have been put in to place to easements being known and designated as The sale of the foregoing real property Expiration Date:February 28, 2009 will receive bids at its office at 510 Ashby address the needs of disabled riders, as re- Tracts C and D on the plat of survey refer- will also be made expressly subject to any TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Street, Moorefield, WV 26836, until 2:00 PM quired by ADA. ence above. Tracts C and D are parking and all other deeds of trust, judgments, State Water Quality Certification, as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, has EDST January 30, 2009 on the following Should any 49 USC Section 5311 capi- easements for Tract B conveyed herein and liens, and all other encumbrances of any na- been requested of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) for: school buses: tal funds become available, purchased also for Tract A on said plat of survey refer- ture whatsoever, if any, having priority over equipment may include, but not be limited enced above. the deed of trust referred to herein. Lost River Subwatershed Site #16 Impoundment – Lower Cove Run 1996 International School Bus - Blue to: buses, vans, or other paratransit vehi- AND BEING the same real estate which The Trustees reserve the right to ad- Project Name Bird Body - 129,963 miles cles, radios and communications equip- was conveyed to James P. Mills and Janice journ the sale, for a time, or from time to Potomac Valley Conservation District VIN: 1HVBBABN4TH287182- ment, passenger shelters, wheelchair lifts L.Mills, by deed dated March 28, 2005, from time, without further notice, by announce- 500 East Main Street, Romney, WV 26757-1836 Bad Engine #2 and restraints, computer hard- , and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of ment at the time and place of sale describe Name and Address of Applicant ware/software, spare parts or components, the County Commission of Hardy County, above or any adjournment thereof. The SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, 1996 International School Bus- Blue and other durable goods. Persons interest- West Virginia, in Deed Book 284 at page Trustees reserve the right to reject any and the State may, either certify, certify with conditions, deny or waive certification that the pro- Bird Body - 91,005 miles ed in holding a public hearing regarding the 395. all bids. posed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean VIN: 1HVBBABN8TH441635 - possible procurement of capital equipment The above-described property will be The subject property will be sold in “AS Water Act and other appropriate requirements of State law. When issuing certification, the Bad Engine #30 must submit a written request within 15 days sold subject to any covenants, restrictions, IS” condition. The Trustees shall be under WVDEP may consider the proposed activity’s impact on water resources, fish and wildlife, from the date of this notice. easements, leases and conditions of no duty to cause any existing tenant or per- recreation, critical habitats, wetlands and other natural resources under its jurisdiction. Pro- 1983 International School Bus - Blue The purpose of this notice is to afford af- record, and subject to any unpaid real es- son occupying the subject property to va- cedural and interpretive regulations governing the scope of the Department’s certification, Bird Body - 130,587 miles fected citizens, private transportation tate taxes. cate said property. The Trustees will deliver public comment, hearings and appeals are in Title 47, Series 5A. VIN: 1HVBA1850DHA27750 #99 providers, and other interested agencies an The subject property will be sold in “AS a trustees’ deed to the purchaser without DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: Provide a description which details the activity pro- early opportunity to examine the proposal IS” condition. The Substitute Trustees shall any covenant or warranty (express or im- posed for the wetland, river or stream to be affected. ~~~ALL BUSES SOLD AS IS~~~ and offer comments and/or recommenda- be under no duty to cause any existing ten- plied) in the form prescribed by W. Va. Code Construct a dam from earth and rock fill across Lower Cove Run (a tributary of the Lost tions on the overall scope of the project. ant or person occupying the subject proper- §38-1-6. The Trustees make no representa- River) to create a 46.6 acre impoundment. The project purposes are rural raw water sup- Please contact Steve Williams, Director The grant proposal will be available for pub- ty to vacate said property. tions and warranties about the title of the re- ply and flood water detention with incidental recreation benefits. of Administrative Programs at 304-530-2348 lic inspection and comment for 15 days TERMS: Ten percent (l0%) of the pur- al estate to be conveyed. If the Trustees are PROJECT LOCATION: Provide topographic or county highway map showing location Ext 233 or Rita Walker, Executive Secretary from the date of this notice, January 21, chase price as a cash deposit with the bal- unable to convey insurable or marketable ti- of project and include mile point for rivers and streams. at 304-538-2348 Ext 226 at 510 Ashby 2009, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and ance due and payable within 30 days of the tle to purchaser for any reason, purchaser’s The project is located on Lower Cove Run about 4,200 feet above its confluence with Street, Moorefield, WV 26836. Bids will be 4:30 p.m. at the office of the Potomac Valley day of sale. sole remedy is return of deposit. the Lost River as indicated on the enclosed map. opened at 1:00 on February 2, 2009 at the Transit Authority, Grant County Industrial David D. Pill, Substitute Trustee TERMS OF SALE: $30,000.00 cash in INFORMATION AVAILABLE: The Water Quality Certification application is available for Hardy County Board of Education. If you Park, Petersburg, WV 26847. Richard A. Pill, Substitute Trustee hand at the time of sale in the form of a cer- inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the fol- wish to bid on the above items, please fol- For further information and/or submis- P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, tified check or cashier’s check made lowing location: low this procedure: Bids must be labeled: sion of comments, please contact J. Dou- Martinsburg, WV 25404 payable to “Teays Valley Trustees, LLC,” WV Department of Environmental Protection Surplus Bus Bids, Attn.: Steve Williams, Di- glas Carter, Manager, Potomac Valley Tran- Phone (304) 263-4971, and the balance in cash closing within 30 Division of Water and Waste Management rector of Administrative programs, Hardy sit Authority, P.O. Box 278, Petersburg, WV Fax (304) 267-5840, days of the date of the sale. Purchaser shall 401 Certification Program County Schools, 510 Ashby Street, Moore- 26847. e-mail: [email protected] pay for transfer stamps and recording fees. 601 57th Street SE field, WV 26836. Additionally, copies of comments may 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 3c Additional terms of sale may be announced Charleston, West Virginia 25304 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 3c be submitted to the following: Director, WV ———————————————— prior to the sale. ——————————————— Division of Public Transit, Building 5 Room Member COMMENTS: Comments and information relating to Section 401 Water Quality Certifi- 830, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, TRUSTEE’S SALE OF Teays Valley Trustees, LLC cation for this activity are hereby solicited. Such information on the activity’s impact will be FAMILY COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, Charleston, WV 25305. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE 600 A-1 Prestige Park considered if postmarked prior to the expiration date of this notice. The need for a public WEST VIRGINIA 1/21, 1/28 2c The undersigned Substitute Trustees, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526 hearing will be determined based on an evaluation of specific request for such hearing. All IN RE ——————————————— by virtue of the authority vested in them by (304) 757-7956 comments and information should be mailed to: THE MARRIAGE OF: that certain Deed of Trust dated November 1/28, 2/4 2c WV Department of Environmental Protection ROGER DALE CHAPLIN, PETITIONER TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 22, 2005, and duly recorded in the Office of ——————————————— Division of Water and Waste Management and REBECCA JO CHAPLIN, RESPON- VALUABLE REAL ESTATE the Clerk of the County Commission of 401 Certification Program DENT By virtue of the authority vested in your Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed of TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 601 57th Street SE Civil Action No. 09-D-2 undersigned trustee by that certain deed of Trust Book 214, at Page 904, Terry Eakle VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Charleston, West Virginia 25304 THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO OB- trust dated the 4th day of June, 2007, and of and Freda Eakle did convey unto William H. By virtue of the authority vested in the TAIN A DIVORCE record in the Office of the Clerk of the Coun- Bean and Oscar M. Bean, Trustees, certain undersigned Trustee by that one certain Comments and information postmarked later than the expiration date may not be con- To the Above Named Respondent: ty Commission of Hardy County, West Vir- real property described in said deed of trust; deed of trust, dated the 27th day of March, sidered. It appearing by affidavit filed in this ac- ginia, in Deed of Trust Book 230, at Page and the beneficiary has elected to appoint 2007, and being of record in the Office of the tion that Rebecca Jo Chaplin is a non-resi- 724, executed by Robert A. Riggs, Sr., and Richard A. Pill and David D. Pill as Substitute Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy dent of the State of West Virginia, it is here- Marion Louberta Riggs to Jack H. Walters Trustees by a Substitution of Trustee record- County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book by ordered that Rebecca Jo Chaplin serve and Howard E. Krauskopf, Trustees, either ed in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and de- No. 228, at Page 477, executed by Barry N. upon Roger Dale Chaplin, Petitioner, whose or both of whom may act to secure the pay- fault having been made under the afore- Stockdale & Elmira J. Stockdale, to the un- address is 30 Timberline Drive, Lost River, ment of that certain negotiable promissory mentioned Deed of Trust, and the under- dersigned trustee to secure the payment of West Virginia 26810 an Answer, including note described therein, payable to the order signed Substitute Trustees having been in- certain promissory note therein described, any related counterclaim or defense you of Grant County Bank, a West Virginia Bank- structed by the secured party to foreclose payable to the order of William H. Judy, III, may have to the Petition for Divorce filed in ing Corporation, at its address of P.O. Box thereunder, will offer for sale at public auc- trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank at its this action on or before February 20, 2009. If 120, Moorefield, WV 26836, and signed by tion at the front door of the Hardy County address of 110 North Main Street, Moore- you fail to do so, thereafter judgment, upon the said Robert A. Riggs, Sr., as maker and Courthouse, in Moorefield, West Virginia, on field, West Virginia 26836, and signed by the proper hearing and trial, may be taken default having occurred in the payment of Wednesday, February 18, 2009, said Barry N. Stockdale & Elmira J. Stock- against you for the relief demanded in the said negotiable promissory note secured by at 10:45 AM dale, as maker, and default having been Petition. the deed of trust set forth hereinabove, and the following described real estate, with made in payment thereof, the said Farmers A copy of said Petition can be obtained the said Grant County Bank, as the holder of its improvements, easements and appurte- & Merchants Bank (Lender) as holder of from the undersigned Clerk at his/her office. said note, having notified the undersigned nances thereunto belonging, situate in the said note having notified your undersigned Entered by the Clerk of said Court, trustee in writing to do so, said trustee, will South Fork District, Hardy County, West Vir- trustee in writing to do so, said trustee will Hardy County Circuit/Family Court, offer for sale at public auction to the highest ginia, and more particularly described as offer for sale at public auction to the highest Janet S. Ferrell, Clerk of Court bidder, the following described tract or par- follows: bidder, at the front door of the Courthouse of By: Bobbie L. Vetter, Deputy cel of real estate, at the front door of the All that certain lot or parcel of real estate Hardy County, West Virginia, in Moorefield, 1/21/, 1/28 2c Courthouse in Moorefield, Hardy County, together with all rights, rights of way, im- West Virginia, on —————————————— West Virginia, on provements and appurtenances thereunto THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009 belonging, located and being situate south FRIDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF AT 12:00 NOON of West Virginia Route 10/4, known locally FEBRUARY, 2009, VALUABLE REAL ESTATE all that certain tract or parcel of real es- as the Oak Grove Road to the Darling AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by tate lying and being situate in the Town of School House, in South Fork District, Hardy virtue of the authority vested in him by that Moorefield, Moorefield Corporation, Hardy County, West Virginia, known and being all that certain tract or parcel of real es- certain Deed of Trust, dated the 13th day of County, West Virginia, and being a portion designated as Lot No. 4, of Whippoorwill Hill tate lying and situate in Moorefield District, March, 2006, and duly recorded in the Of- of Lot 2, Block B of Henkel’s Central Addi- Subdivision, containing 2.36 acres, more or Hardy County, West Virginia, containing 40 fice of the Clerk of the County Commission tion containing 0.189 acres, more or less, to- less, on a Plat of Survey prepared by Kennis acres, more or less, and more particularly of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Trust gether with any and all rights, rights of way, F. Snyder, Licensed Land Surveyor, of the described as follows: Deed Book 218, at page 112, Warren W. Wil- easements, improvements and appurte- Whippoorwill Hill Subdivision which is of All that certain tract or parcel of real es- son and Sheron Wilson did convey unto nances thereunto belonging. And being record in the Office of the Clerk of the Coun- tate containing 40 acres, more or less, situ- Douglas McElwee, Trustee(s), certain real more particularly bounded and described in ty Commission of Hardy County, West Vir- ate on the east side of the South Branch Riv- property described in said Deed of Trust; that certain Deed of record in the Office of ginia, in Map Book No. 5, at Page 53, to er and on the east side of the public road and the beneficiary has elected to appoint the Clerk of the County Commission of which reference is now made for a more known as the Trough Road, being state sec- Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed Book particular description of said real estate and ondary Route No. 6, in Moorefield District, by a Substitution of Trustee dated Decem- 162, Page 758. Reference is hereby made for any and all other pertinent purposes. Hardy County, West Virginia, and being ber 24, 2008 and recorded in the aforesaid to said aforementioned deed for a more par- At the time of the execution of the deed more particularly identified as Lot No. 24 on Clerk’s office; and default having been ticular description of the tract or parcel of re- of trust, this property was reported to have a that certain plat of Section C of the Potomac made under the aforementioned Deed of al estate offered for sale herein and any and mailing address of 350 Quail Dr., Fisher, WV Trough Farm No. 2, and also known as the Trust, and the undersigned Substitute all pertinent purposes. 26818. Paul F. McNeill Farm, prepared by Curtis E. Trustee having been instructed by the se- And being the same tract or parcel of re- AND BEING the same real estate which Keplinger, licensed Land Surveyor No. 518, cured party to foreclose thereunder, will of- al estate conveyed unto Robert Allen Riggs, was conveyed to Terry Eakle and Freda dated July-August 1978, and of record in the fer for sale at public auction at the front door Sr., and Marion Louberta Riggs by Charles Eakle, by deed dated November 22, 2005, Office of the Clerk of the County Commis- of the Hardy County Courthouse in Moore- B. Eye and Alice W. Eye, his wife, by that from Debra H. Crites, and recorded in the sion of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Plat field, West Virginia, on certain deed dated September 13, 2006, Office of the Clerk of the County Commis- Book No. 2, at Page 35. February 4, 2009 and of record in the Office of the Clerk of the sion of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed And being the same real estate con- at 2:30 o’clock pm County Commission of Hardy County, West Book 289 at page 245. veyed unto Barry N. Stockdale and Elmira J. the following described real estate, to- Virginia in Deed Book 293, Page 800. Refer- The above-described property will be Stockdale, by Barry N. Stockdale, said gether with its improvements, easements ence is hereby made to the said aforemen- sold subject to any covenants, restrictions, Deed dated the 10th day of January. 2006, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, tioned deed for any and all pertinent pur- easements, leases and conditions of and of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s situate in Capon District, Hardy County, poses. record, and subject to any unpaid real es- Office in Deed Book No. 295, at Page 161. West Virginia, and more particularly de- The tract or parcel of real estate being tate taxes. The same real estate was conveyed unto scribed as follows: offered for sale herein is being offered for The subject property will be sold in “AS Barry N. Stockdale and Mary E. Stockdale, THAT CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR PAR- sale subject to any and all restrictions, reser- IS” condition. The Substitute Trustees shall as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship, CEL OF REAL ESTATE, LYING AND BEING vations, covenants, conditions, easements be under no duty to cause any existing ten- by Deed from Irene S. Ansel, Et Als, said SITUATE ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE and rights of way, contained in, provided for, ant or person occupying the subject proper- Deed dated the 1st day of September, 1988, SECONDARY ROUTE 23/10, KNOWN AS or reserved in any and all prior instruments ty to vacate said property. of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office 1/28 1c TROUT RUN VALLEY ROAD, NEAR THE in chain of title. TERMS: Ten percent (l0%) of the pur- Deed Book No. 201, at Page 188, and the ———————————————————------FORMER PERRY POST OFFICE, IN The hereinbefore advertised tract or par- chase price as a cash deposit with the bal- same real estate conveyed unto Barry N. CAPON DISTRICT, HARDY COUNTY, WEST cel of real estate will be conveyed to the ance due and payable within 30 days of the Stockdale, by Deed from Mary E. Stockdale, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY cated in Moorefield, Hardy County, State of VIRGINIA, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL highest bidder by special warranty deed day of sale. said Deed dated the 8th day of October, COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia. RIGHTS, RIGHTS OR WAY, STRUCTURES, from your undersigned trustee. David D. Pill, Substitute Trustee 1995, of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s IN RE: Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court MINERALS, EASEMENTS, IMPROVE- Real estate taxes on the real estate, the Richard A. Pill, Substitute Trustee Office in Deed Book No. 234, at Page 116 THE PETITION OF BRIAN K. SINE FOR of Hardy County, West Virginia on this the MENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERE- subject of this sale notice shall be paid by P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Mar- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10.00%) THE ADOPTION OF A FEMALE CHILD UN- 6th day of January, 2009. UNTO BELONGING, AND BEING MORE the owner or beneficial holder of the nego- tinsburg, WV 25404 or more in cash, cashier’s check, certified DER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS, ENTER Janet S. Ferrell, Clerk by PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES tiable promissory note hereinbefore referred Phone (304) 263-4971, check or acceptable check, on day of sale, NOW NAMED SARA M. SCOVILLE FOR A Kimberly A. Evans, deputy AND BOUNDS ON A PLAT SURVEY OF to for all of those taxes coming due to and Fax (304) 267-5840, and the balance to be paid in thirty (30) CHANGE OF NAME FOR THE SAID CHILD 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 3c RECORD IN THE HARDY COUNTY through the Spring of 2009, and the high e-mail: [email protected] days, or upon delivery of deed, to be not lat- TO SARA M. SINE. ———————————————— CLERK’S OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 194, AT bidder shall be responsible for the taxes that 1/28, 2/4. 2/11 3c er than thirty (30) days from the date of said CASE NO 09-A-1 PAGE 305, AND REFERENCE IS HEREBY become due in the Fall of 2009, and hence- ———————————————— sale, in the office of Judy & Judy, Attorneys ORDER OF PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS MADE TO SAID PLAT AND TO LOT 8 SET forth without regard to in what name they at Law, 110 North Main Street, Moorefield, The object of the above entitled action is AND BENEFICIARIES FORTH THEREUPON, FOR A SPECIFIC are assessed. West Virginia 26836. for the Petitioner to adopt an infant child un- Notice is hereby given that settlement of DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL ESTATE The Trustee shall be under no duty to NOTICE Prospective purchasers are invited to der the age of eighteen (18) years, now the estate of the following named decedents CONVEYED HEREBY AND FOR ALL OTH- cause an existing tenant or person occupy- There will be a WVU Hardy County Ex- contact your undersigned trustee with re- named Sara M. Scoville. will proceed without reference to a fiduciary ER PERTINENT PURPOSES. ing subject real estate to vacate said proper- tension Service Meeting on February 2, gard to any inquiries they may have relative It is ordered that anyone object to said commissioner unless within ninety days MAP/PARCEL I.D.#: 411 00150008 ty. 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hardy County to the real estate situate thereon being of- adoption shall appear and serve upon from the first publication of this notice such At the time of the execution of the Deed TERMS: 10% deposit required on day of Courthouse. fered for sale herein. William H. Judy, III, Petitioner’s Attorney, reference is requested by a party in interest of Trust, this property was reported to have sale and the balance to be paid in cash at Programs and activities offered by the William H. Judy, III, Trustee whose address is Judy & Judy, Attorneys at or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good an address of: 445 Deer Haven, War- closing. Closing is to occur at the office of West Virginia University Extension Service Judy & Judy Law, PO Box 636, Moorefield, West Virginia cause is shown to support reference to a fi- densville, WV 26851. your undersigned trustee at 204 North Elm are available to all persons without regard to Attorneys at Law 26836, answer or other defense to the Peti- duciary commissioner. The referenced real estate will be con- Street, across from the Courthouse, in race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, vet- 110 North Main Street tion filed in this action on or before the 26th Edna G. Shipe veyed with no covenants of warranty, and Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, at eran status, political beliefs, sexual orienta- Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 day of February, 2009, otherwise an Order Dated this 16th day of January, 2009. subject to all covenants, restrictions, ease- a date and time to be mutually agreed upon tion, national origin, and marital or family (304) 538-7777 granting said Petition will be entered at any- Gregory L. Ely, Clerk of the County ments, rights of way and reservations which between the trustee and the high bidder, status. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 time thereafter. Commission of Hardy County, West Virginia. may be a matter of record in the aforesaid which said date and time shall not exceed Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, —————————————— A copy of said Petition can be obtained 1/21, 1/28 2c Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all twenty (20) days from the date of sale. Fail- 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Depart- from the undersigned Clerk at her office lo- ——————————— prior liens and encumbrances, including, ure to close within the applicable time frame ment of Agriculture. Director, Cooperative without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, will cause a forfeiture of the deposit paid. Extension Service, West Virginia University. incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. Purchaser may elect to pay the entire pur- 1/281c The purchasers at the sale shall be respon- chase price on day of sale. ———————————————— sible for paying the recording costs and al- Prospective bidders are invited to con- MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Page 7B

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS MES First Graders Collect Food for the MAC House During the month of November, the 40/8 Voiture sponsors a food drive with the first graders to bring in food for NOTICE OF HARDY COUNTY TRUSTEE’S SALE OF sale subject to any and all restrictions, reser- COMMISSION MEETING VALUABLE REAL ESTATE vations, covenants, conditions, easements, families in the community. This year we had an overwhelming response and the students brought in a truck load of The public and news media are hereby By virtue of the authority vested in your rights of way, contained in, provided for, or food. notified that the Hardy County Commission undersigned trustee by that certain deed of reserved in any and all instruments in chain will hold a meeting in Room 101 at the trust dated the 30th day of April, 2007, and of title. Specific reference is hereby made to Hardy County Courthouse, 204 Washington of record in the Office of the Clerk of the that certain instrument entitled “Mountain Street, Moorefield, WV on Tuesday, Febru- County Commission of Hardy County, West View Estates Dedication of Plat and Declara- ary 3, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 229, at Page tion of Protective Covenants, Conditions The County Commission meeting will 558, executed by James W. Gheen, to Jack and Restrictions”, of record in said Clerk’s be open to all members of the public. A quo- H. Walters and Howard E. Krauskopf, Office in Deed Book 295, Page 109. Same rum of the County Commission is sched- Trustees, either or both of whom may act, to shall be incorporated into the deed of con- uled to meet and make decisions and take secure the payment of that certain nego- veyance to the high bidder at the sale refer- official action on matters scheduled on the tiable promissory note described therein, enced herein. meeting agenda. payable to the order of Garnett R. Turner The tract or parcel of real estate offered Any person desiring to address the and Lena A. Turner, his wife, at their address for sale herein is situate in a unique and ex- County Commission should contact the of 11525 Brocks Gap Road, Fulks Run, VA clusive development in Hardy County, West County Clerk’s Office at the telephone num- 22830, and signed by the said James W. Virginia, and said real estate is serviced by ber and/or address below. Gheen, as maker, and default having oc- an excellent access road. A copy of the meeting agenda is avail- curred in the payment of said negotiable The hereinbefore advertised tract or par- able, in advance, to any member of the pub- promissory note secured by the deed of cel of real estate will be conveyed to the lic and/or news media at the Hardy County trust set forth hereinabove, and the said highest bidder by special warranty deed Clerk’s Office, Room 111, 204 Washington Garnett R. Turner and Lena A. Turner, his from your undersigned trustee. Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 or by contact- wife, as the holders of said note, having no- Real estate taxes on subject real estate ing the Hardy County Clerk’s Office at tele- tified the undersigned substitute trustee in shall be paid by the owner or beneficial phone number 304-530-0250 or facsimile writing to do so, said trustee, will offer for holder of the Negotiable Promissory Note number 304-530-0251. sale at public auction to the highest bidder, hereinbefore referred to for all those taxes 1/28 1c the following described tract or parcel of re- becoming due and through the Spring of ————————————————- al estate, at the front door of the Courthouse 2009, and the high bidder shall be responsi- in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, ble for those taxes that become due in the NOTICE TO CREDITORS on Fall of 2009 and henceforth. AND BENEFICIARIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009 The Trustee shall be under no duty to Notice is hereby given that settlement of AT 11:00 A.M. cause any existing tenant or person occupy- the estate of the following named decedents all that certain tract or parcel of real es- ing the subject real estate to vacate said will proceed without reference to a fiduciary tate containing 8.00 acres, more or less, to- property. commissioner unless within ninety days gether with any and all rights, rights of way, TERMS: 10% deposit required on day of from the first publication of this notice such easements, improvements and appurte- sale and the balance to be paid in cash at reference is requested by a party in interest nances thereunto belonging, lying and be- closing. Closing is to occur at the office of or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good ing situate in Lost River District, Hardy your undersigned trustee at 204 North Elm cause is shown to support reference to a fi- County, West Virginia, in what is known as Street, across from the Courthouse, in duciary commissioner. the subdivision of “Mountain View Estates” Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, at Twila B. Zirk Hartman and designated as Tract 3, on a plat or map a date and time to be mutually agreed upon Donald Eugene Barr of said subdivision made by Tony L. Whet- between the trustee and the high bidder, Dated this 23rd day of January, 2009. zel, Licensed Land Surveyor #1852, which which said date and time shall not exceed Gregory L. Ely, Clerk of the County said plat or map is of record in the Office of twenty (20) days from the date of sale. Fail- Commission of Hardy County, West Virginia. the Clerk of the County Commission of ure to close within the applicable time frame 1/28, 2/4 2c Hardy County, West Virginia, in Map Book 7, will cause a forfeiture of the deposit paid. ———————————————— Page 150. Reference is hereby made to Purchaser may elect to pay the entire pur- said plat or map for a more particular de- chase price on day of sale. scription of the tract or parcel of real estate Prospective bidders are invited to con- being offered for sale herein. tact your undersigned trustee or Garnett R. And being the same tract or parcel of re- Turner at (540) 896-7488, prior to the day of LEGAL ADS al estate conveyed unto the said James W. sale with regard to any and all questions Gheen, by Garnett R. Turner, Attorney in that might arise. Deadline: F ridays at noon Fact, for Audrey Turner McLendon, by that Jack H. Walters, Trustee certain deed dated the 30th day of April, WALTERS, KRAUSKOPF & BAKER Email to: 2007, and of record in the Office of the Clerk P. O. Box 119 of the County Commission of Hardy County, Moorefield, WV 26836 [email protected] West Virginia in Deed Book 296, Page 886. (304) 530-6618 ESTABLISHED 1845 Reference is hereby made to said deed and H. Junior Wilson any and all pertinent purposes. Auctioneer M OOREFIELD E XAMINER The tract or parcel of real estate being 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 3c and Hardy County News offered for sale herein is being offered for ———————————————— Health Department Issues Alert The Hardy County Health De- the products have been voluntarily found with major national brand partment is issuing a health alert to recalled by the manufacturer as a name jars of peanut butter sold in the public concerning the nationwide precaution. The FDA updates its grocery stores. outbreak of Salmonella that appears website regularly with recall notices, Salmonella can cause serious ill- to be associated with products con- and the list of recalled products can ness, especially in the very young, the taining peanut butter. be obtained at www.fda.gov and elderly, and others with weakened The U. S. Food and Drug Admin- clicking on the recalls and alerts link. immune systems. Symptoms may in- istration (FDA) and the Centers for The FDA and CDC recommend clude fever, diarrhea (which may be Disease Control and Prevention that consumers not eat products that bloody), nausea, vomiting, and ab- (CDC) are collaborating with public have been recalled and dispose of dominal pain. In rare cases, salmo- health officials in many states to in- them in a manner that prevents oth- nella may invade the bloodstream vestigate the reported cases of Sal- ers from eating them. Additionally, and produce more severe illness. In- monella infections. Two cases have the organizations recommend that dividuals who experience these symp- been reported in West Virginia since consumers postpone eating other toms should contact their health care Sept. 1, 2008, but extensive investiga- products containing peanut butter, providers for evaluation. tion has shown that neither of these such as cookies, crackers, cereal, can- Questions concerning salmonella cases have any known linkage to dy, and ice cream, until information infection and the recalls associated peanut butter products. becomes available about whether with this outbreak can be directed to Recalled products are being an- that product may be affected. the Hardy County Health Depart- nounced daily by the FDA. Most of To date, no association has been ment at 304-530-6355. Arkansaw Community News BEATRICE BENNETT Lillian Tharp, Charlotte Bradfield matic ordeal of Nettie Brooks, Arkansaw, Jan. 20, 2009-We were and Candace Link. We played the pi- Moorefield. She had the misfortune sorry to hear the passing of Mary Et- ano. Some others were ill and could- of lying outside overnight (last Mon- ta (Cooper) Wardensville. She was a n’t attend. day night). She had taken her trash daughter of the late John and Pearl Sorry to hear Claude Bradfield outside and in the process, her door Oates. She is survived by five children suffered a bad fall. He received sev- became locked. She could not reen- and a sister Viola Miller, War- eral bruises and also some stitches. ter, so she tried breaking a window densville. Our deepest sympathy to He is doing better. Sheila Bradfield pane out, but in that procedure she all the family. had gall bladder surgery on Tuesday fell and could not get up. She laid We were sorry to hear the passing morning at Winchester Medical Cen- there until the trash men found her of Tom Bowman, Moorefield. He ter. Pastor Jan and also family mem- Tuesday morning. She was airlifted to had been a resident at the Hawse bers called. Get well wishes to both of Cumberland, MD hospital. We are so Nursing and Rehab Center, Baker. them. thankful she’s doing well and hope Our deepest sympathy to his wife and Gilbert Smith is now a resident at she continues to. Nettie is a special family. the Hawse Nursing and Rehab Cen- lady and we wish her the best. The ladies of the church sang at ter, Baker. Keep all these folks in Janice Foltz and Charles Redden the Hawse Nursing and Rehab Cen- your prayers. visited Beatrice Bennett over the hol- ter last Tuesday. Those singing were We were sorry to her of the trau- idays.

LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP Charleston – Completion of a BY formance Evaluation and Research plan to provide additional parking at Division, has been studying the sys- the State Capitol campus won’t be TOM tem implemented in Utah last Au- ready in time for the opening of the MILLER gust where 17,000 of the state’s $17.6 million state museum early this Press Net 24,000 workers switched to a Mon- summer, state lawmakers learned Reporter day-Thursday workweek beginning at last week. 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. David Oliverio, director of the Silva said public response has state’s General Services Division, been mostly positive in Utah and that said a new master plan won’t be com- the reduced cost to employees of pleted until 2010 and there are no the Bureau of Business and Econom- commuting to work is estimated at $6 immediate plans to cope with the ic Research at WVU. million. traffic when as many as 300,000 visi- He told an interim study commit- But members of the legislative tors descend on the Capitol annually tee that in 1983 the gasoline tax pro- committee here voiced concerns following the planned official open- vided half the money for state road about the idea of eliminating one of ing of the museum on West Virginia maintenance but that figure has sub- the five days each week that state of- Day June 20. stantially declined in the last 25 years. fices would be open to serve the pub- He said Michael Baker and Asso- Members of a joint House-Senate lic. ciates has an $887,880 contract to interim subcommittee on Govern- In other legislative interim com- prepare a comprehensive master ment Organization also heard Secre- mittee meetings here last week: plan for the Capitol complex to im- tary Jim Spears of the Department of —a study of the six-year-old state prove parking, vehicular access, Military Affairs and Public Safety PROMISE scholarship program con- movement by pedestrians and even suggest it is time to “seriously consid- cluded a cap of $4,500 per student security. On-site visitor parking is a er” building another state prison be- would be preferable to increasing the particular problem while the Legisla- cause of the ever increasing state eligibility standards as a way of halt- ture is in session. prison population. ing the soaring costs to the state “We’re very sensitive that we’ve Spears said he estimates the cost which has quadrupled to $42.3 mil- got a museum opening and school of a 1,700-bed facility at about $200 lion since its inception in 2002. kids will be showing up,” Oliverio million. West Virginia currently has —consolidation of agencies that told members of a legislative interim 6,279 prison inmates and about one regulate the state lottery, horse and committee. in five is currently housed in one of dog racing , bingo, raffles and boxing Secretary Robert Ferguson of the the state’s 10 regional jails because into a single Gaming Commission Department of Administration said the state prison facilities are at full would save West Virginia more than coming up with a temporary access capacity. $1 million annual in salaries, Secre- plan for the museum is one of his top He said construction of a new tary Virgil Helton of the Department priorities. state prison is “something that has to of Revenue told members studying Meanwhile, a West Virginia Uni- be considered very seriously, and bet- this recommended consolidation. versity economist told lawmakers last ter sooner than later.” Last week’s three days of legisla- week that motor fuel tax revenue, A legislative auditor also reported tive interim committee meetings pre- which is a main source of money for last week that a four-day workweek ceded the formal opening of the 2009 maintaining state highways, contin- in the state of Utah has been mostly Legislature at noon on Wednesday, ues to shrink because of more fuel- successful and perhaps could be used Jan. 14. Lawmakers recessed after efficient vehicles on the roads as well as a model for the same system in the the brief ceremonial session until as reduced driving because of higher Mountain State. Wednesday, Feb. 11 when the 60-day gasoline prices per gallon. The 2008 Legislature adopted a regular session will begin. Three “The traditional reliance on the resolution that directed the staff to more days of interim committee fuel tax is going to have to be exam- determine if a four-day workweek meetings to decide on last-minute ined and alternatives will have to be could be implemented in West Vir- recommended bills for the 2009 ses- explored,” said Tom Witt, director of ginia. John Silva, director of the Per- sion are scheduled on Feb. 8-10. Page 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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