Wednesday, October 14, 2020 • VOLUME 129 • NUMBER 42 ONE SECTION • 14 PAGES • $1.25 Residents Uncooperative With COVID-19 Construction Work to Begin Contact Tracing as County Nears 100 Cases On Main St., By Jean A. Flanagan been and who they’ve been in contact with.” “To date, there are 95 cases and one death. people in Hardy County are not taking the Moorefield Examiner Hardy County Health Department Ad- There are nine active cases, but nobody in pandemic seriously. Winchester ministrator William Ours updated the Har- the hospital.” “People in Mathias won’t quarantine,” he “The whole Moorefield High School dy County Commission on the status of the The 95 cases are a cumulative number, said. “I can understand adults that say they Ave. in situation could have been avoided if some- county’s COVID-19 cases at the Commis- reflecting the total number of positive test can’t afford to miss work, but they won’t one had told us the truth. Contact tracing sion meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 6. results since March. tell the truth about where they’ve been and Moorefield is hard. People won’t tell us where they’ve “COVID activity has picked up,” he said. Ours repeated his primary concern, that Continued on page 8 The West Virginia Division of Highways advises motorists of upcoming delays on US 220 in Moorefield, beginning as early as School System and Monday, October 19. Work will begin at the rail- Health Department road crossing on US 220 South, near Southern States and Food Lion Grocery, and will end at the Work Together to junction of US 220 and old West Virginia 55, at the traffic light on Main Street and Winchester Av- Combat COVID Spread enue. Delays can be expected from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. By Jean A. Flanagan •The school goes on remote Motorists should expect signifi- Moorefield Examiner learning for 14 days because of cant delays. Flaggers and a pilot an outbreak. truck will be used to control the When a suspected case of An outbreak is defined as flow of traffic through the work COVID-19 is reported to Har- two or more people from sepa- zone and to ensure the safety of dy County Schools, the school rate households with confirmed the work personnel. system works in conjunction COVID-19 in a single class- Continued on page 6 with the Hardy County Health room or core group. Department to determine the Initially, Moorefield High outcome. This according to School had two confirmed posi- the latest information from the tive cases of COVID-19 on the County Planning Commission Moorefield West Virginia Department of football team and the school Health and Human Resources. immediately went to remote Trick-or-Treating Hardy County Schools Super- learning. Later, another two Continues Probing How Best intendent Sheena VanMeter cases were discovered and MHS Approved For provided the Board of Educa- continued on remote learning tion with information regarding for a total of two weeks. Halloween Night responding to suspected CO- “Officially, all individuals re- To Regulate Mega-Projects By Hannah Heishman VID-19 cases at their meeting lated to the Moorefield High By Lon Anderson The October 6 meeting was held that we are still a long ways off Moorefield Examiner held Monday, Oct. 5. School football team are off Moorefield Examiner indoors for the first time since last from that point” of needing an at- When the school system is quarantine as of tomorrow, Trick-or-treating will be Sat- notified of a suspected case, Oct. 6,” VanMeter said. “How- spring, and about a dozen folks— torney and noted that the Commis- At its October meeting, the they immediately contact the ever, the state requires the poultry growers, Pilgrims’ staff, sion does not yet even know the urday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hardy County Planning Commis- health department, who de- school be closed for 14 days.” and residents from Old Fields right questions to ask. “We expect Please turn on your porch light if sion’s probing for the best way to termines if the case is positive. The board commended the were on hand to monitor and par- to have counsel, but we are so ear- you wish to participate. regulate future agricultural “mega From then on, it’s a joint effort. teachers and staff at all Hardy ticipate. ly, we’re not ready,” he said. The Moorefield Town Coun- The health department and County Schools for the work projects” proceeded full steam Different this month was the at- “I do agree with Lee – at this cil unanimously approved mov- the school system work togeth- they are doing during the pan- ahead. tendance of Pilgrim’s land use at- time we don’t have the questions ing forward with the annual tradi- er on contact tracing and both demic. The Commission is under in- torney, Mark Sadd from Charles- focused yet,” said Commission tion at their meeting on Oct. 6. In determine the next course of “Everyone is pitching in,” struction from the County Com- ton, with the firm Lewis Glasser Vice President Greg Greenwalt. Mayor Gary Stalnaker’s absence, action. said Board Member Janet mission to take steps to ensure that Casey and Rollins. Sadd told the Lehman suggested that a good council member Scott Fawley con- According to DHHR, there Rose. “They are all doing more any proposed future developments Commission that his goal was “to starting place for the evening’s ducted the meeting. are four courses of action. than what they were hired to like the $10 million, 20-poultry try to help shape discussions and to meeting would be answering the Trick-or-treating hours are ear- •The school goes on remote do.” house “mega-project” now under get a good and balanced ordinance question: at what point would you lier than normal because it’s on a learning while the contact trac- VanMeter agreed, saying construction near Old Fields will that’s good for all.” He also sug- trigger the hearing process and weekend night. ing is completed and the build- the communication between require hearings and notification gested that the Commission con- what would the criteria be to do Residents are encouraged to ing cleaned. teachers and administration is to local residents prior to construc- sider engaging its own attorney in that? The Commission wants to let maintain social distancing, and to •Specific individuals are- re good and the administration is tion. The current county zoning the discussions. smaller or more “normal size” ap- wear protective masks instead of quired to quarantine. working hard to accommodate ordinance does not require any Commission President Lee plications for construction of poul- costume masks. CDC-approved •A classroom is quarantined. Continued on page 5 notifications or hearings. Lehman responded, “I just feel Continued on page 7 Continued on page 8 Dawson and Sanders Vie for Hardy County Sheriff Position Drug Court. As the programs now and work and reintegrate back into stand, they’re on a positive road to society. recovery.” “This must be coupled with a focus on youth - teaching, training Sanders: “People have to under- and mentoring our children. stand the drug user has to want to Often drug abuse starts in the stop. Once that happens, there are teenage years. Putting a law en- Steve Dawson graduated from the Wardensville Police Depart- more pros than cons to programs forcement officer in our schools in Buckhannon/Upshur County High ment. She joined the Hardy Coun- like Drug Court. Prevention Resource Programs is School in 1977. He spent the next ty Sheriff’s Department in 2013. “They free up jail space for not only beneficial to our children, 10 years on an oil-drilling rig. In From 2013 - 2019, Sanders owned more violent criminals. They save but also to the law enforcement of- 1987 he went to work for the Buck- a restaurant outside Wardensville, taxpayer dollars. People don’t un- ficers dealing with the drug crisis. hannon Police Department. While which she sold before announcing derstand, it costs a lot of money to “I also believe we have to be there, he graduated from the West her candidacy for Sheriff. She also incarcerate someone. It also offers tougher on the street, proactive- Virginia State Police Training coaches ladies basketball at East a chance to be in a program longer ly working to prevent drug deals Academy. In 1988, he went to work Hardy High School. than jail. They offer support to find from happening. We have to be for the West Virginia State Police jobs, a place to live and to become Steve Dawson visible in every corner of the coun- Alisha Sanders and retired in 2011 as a Captain 1. What is your opinion about productive citizens. ty, so people see our cruisers, and and Troop Commander at the El- jail diversionary programs such as “One of the cons is that, as of- 2. What is the most challeng- see us and that will be a deterrent. Hardy County. There are few fami- kins Detachment. Probation and Drug Court? ficers, we deal with people who get ing issue facing law enforcement “We also need to partner with lies in Hardy County that have not In 2012, Dawson went to work Suboxone or methadone as treat- in Hardy County and how will you the federal High Intensity Drug been impacted either directly or for the West Virginia Division of Dawson: “These are good pro- ment, then sell it or abuse it. address it? Traffic Area program, which plac- indirectly by the illegal drug trade. Natural Resources Police. He re- grams. Before anyone is placed in “I think participating in proba- es an officer solely working drug “I plan to work in concert with tired from that post in 2017. these programs, the judges on the tion and Drug Court, in conjunc- Sanders - “Our most challenging cases. This will not only boost our the Hardy County Drug Task circuit and magistrate level, as well tion with the Potomac Highlands issue is the drug epidemic. Opioid arrest rate for drug offenses, but Force, the West Virginia State Po- Alisha Sanders grew up in War- as the prosecuting attorney, have Guild and other state and federal abuse in West Virginia has always will also encourage other officers lice and Moorefield Police Depart- densville. She graduated from East an in-depth knowledge of each assistance, will help get drug of- been high. Overdose rates are ex- to get involved with drug work. ment, as well as the West Virginia Hardy High School in 2002. She case. fenders off drugs, employed and tremely high. Hardy County is not This will allow us to focus on drug State Police Undercover Drug attended Shenandoah University “We have great judges on both reintegrated into society without different. dealers and not just drug users.” Unit. I believe the combination and earned a bachelor’s degree in levels. They are interested in doing reoffending. That is the ultimate “In order to regain control, of all these resources will enable a Administration of Justice in 2007. what’s best for the county as well as goal. we must build partnerships with Dawson - Investigation of all more proactive approach to com- After college, Sanders worked the offender. “The last 40 years of the “Drug not only other law enforcement criminal activity is very important. batting this plague.” in loss prevention at Kohl’s and “The people in these programs War,” simply placing people in jail, agencies, but with other agencies The single most pressing issue is Lowe’s, rising to the rank of su- are closely monitored by probation is not working.” geared to helping addicts or users combatting the illegal drug trade, 3. Do you agree with assigning pervisor. In 2012 she was hired by officers and the people in charge of stay off drugs, find places to live which is running rampant through Continued on page 7 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Opinion Thanks…Many, Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, things I believe in. Freedom comes more. To me, you can like the things I I want to thank you for letting us from God, life is the first right, we Some people say they don’t like mentioned and not like the person. write our thoughts and concerns in have a right to freedom of speech, Donald Trump. That’s ok, but do Please think about it. Many Thanks for your paper. I appreciate it. less government, lower taxes, you like the above things I just Thanks so much. Many, Many People Like everyone, I have a lot of law enforcement and safety. And mentioned? Joyce Schetrom For the last seven-plus months we have all been liv- ing in a world not known or understood by anyone liv- My Unbased Opinion ing today. A strange looking bug has invaded our lives, By David O. Heishman our families, our businesses and our communities. It has made us fearful. It has made us daring. It has I’m trying to picture Progressive power all those things when my require personal transportation introduced to the public as a hor- made us mad. And it has made us take unnecessary Democrats’ Green New Deal in my windmill isn’t turning. will also require installation of ribly destructive weapon during chances with not only our own lives but the lives of mind. Carbon neutral by 2035. Ei- Evenings, I return from work or charging stations for automobiles. World War II. I think that but for those we care about and love. ther stop putting so much carbon recreation in my plug-in electric Parking meter charging stations first demonstration of its power dioxide into the air or do more to auto. First thing I do is plug up so on streets and in parking lots will to knock down whole cities killing Part of the problem is the political intervention. remove and sequester carbon from it will be charged for evening activi- provide power for further travel. and maiming thousands of people, Politicians making decisions about whether it’s safe to the atmosphere. Work toward a ties or morning commute. My wife There may be great inconvenience it might be cleanly and efficiently go to school or open our businesses or mandating the neutral level at which we take out will return from work and plug in to travelers, but many jobs for con- providing electricity for our popu- as much as we put in. her car, too. All this evening plug- struction workers placing these en- wearing of masks or gathering in large groups. Often lation through same network infra- Somewhere out there on a tall ging in for recharge, added to tem- ergy points. structure we use now. these decisions are not made for the populace, but for mountain or in the ocean is a wind- perature comfort changes, dinner I’ve thought our coronavirus Russia’s Chernobyl, America’s what makes the politician look good so as to garner mill spinning for me. Remem- preparation and children’s home- pandemic might be considered Three Mile Island and Japan’s ber that wind which turns it is air work on school provided comput- training for the Green New Deal. Fukushima, all nuclear accidents, votes. movement caused by warming and ers will bring about major current Learn to work at home. Cut out have served to slow public accep- cooling of Earth’s surface by the draw. energy use for commuting and During all these months with all the changes around tance and development. Without Sun. When solar energy becomes We’re talking about a highly maintaining office buildings. Lim- us there has been one constant. Those people who those reminders, nuclear would be erratic due to presence of atmo- mechanized system here. We’ll it business and recreational travel. our prime source of domestic en- only want to serve, do their jobs, and try to make us spheric gasses, pollution, volcanic need alarms on our cell phones Manage everyday life more effi- ergy today. Had nuclear energy feel better. dust or simple night fall, winds be- alerting us to malfunctions. We’ll ciently to protect worker’s health. been developed by commercial We’re talking medical providers — nurses, doctors, come more unpredictable and my need telephone numbers for highly All these changes cut out wasted windmill may turn faster or slower paid technicians to bail us out of energy the Green New Deal ab- business and industry during pros- hospital aides, hospice providers, Home Health help- or not at all. mechanical purgatory. We’ll need hors. perous times instead of by our gov- ers, and all the other folks who are some way provid- I’ll have an electric generator apps with which we can remotely For years I’ve thought about ernment in time of war, we’d have most problems ironed out and ing care to the sick, aged and ailing. powered by an electric plug-in control shut downs, startups and how to end all this equivocation motor and a charger for a mas- minor adjustments. Daily, maybe and argument about energy sourc- clean energy to spare to power our We’re talking volunteer emergency responders — sive home battery hooked up to hourly reports and forecasts of es and production. My preferred everyday lives without controversy. those paramedics, EMTs, firemen and others who put it. My home generator will power wind and atmospheric conditions solution to the problem is nuclear Let’s hold off on windmills and out house fires, take us to the hospital, or are just there all my home electrical appliances, will help us plan everyday activi- energy. Replace present power solar panel farms and all the infra- heating, air conditioning, refrig- ties. Children will need to learn plants with nuclear reactors. structure necessary for total elec- when we need them. erator, kitchen stove, television, energy discipline early. I’m convinced we’d have tric conversion away from hydro- We’re talking about law enforcement officials and and blender, when I’m using them. There may be increased push switched away from hydrocarbons carbons until we evaluate nuclear National Guard and Reserve military who are there to Any excess electricity generated toward public transportation. Cer- to nuclear energy for domestic use energy further. Remember, our charges my house batteries which tainly, many activities which do years ago if nuclear had not been Sun is a great nuclear reaction. help with crowds, unruly or not, and disasters. We’re talking about teachers who struggle to teach our children under circumstances no one should have Glancing Backward to tolerate. From the Moorefield Examiner Archives We’re talking about those people who make and de- liver meals to shut-ins and to children who are not in Fifteen Years Ago ville, died Oct. 4…John William densville 20-15 and lost to Hamp- Lost River, died Oct. 12…Annie school where they are normally fed. October 19, 2005 Sears, 69, Fayetteville, died Oct. shire 46-32. Harness Smellie, Bartonsville, VA, We’re talking about people who go above and be- The Lions Club raised nearly 9…Orpha Jenkins Powell, 70, Win- died Oct. 10 …Thomas S. Fraley, yond, exposing themselves to the coronavirus and who $4,000 for Katrina relief. chester, died Oct. 7…Arvil Willis Sixty Years Ago 69, Ellamore, died Oct. 13…Har- Gerald “Shorty” Walker, for- Whetzel, 57, Petersburg, died Oct. October 19, 1960 vey Lorenzo Riggleman, 50, a na- worry about taking it home to their families. merly of New Orleans, found a 5…Mary Smith Brooks, 70, died A construction permit was is- tive of Rockoak, died Oct. 11… We’re talking about those who check on the elderly home in Moorefield. He was the Oct. 10 in Cumberland…Bernice sued to Valley TV Cooperative to Wayne Dent, 8 year old son of Mr. because there’s no one else to do so. third Katrina victim to settle here. Baker Evans, 86, Capon Bridge, erect translators for Channels 70 and Mrs. Alvin Dent of Flats, died Moorefield announced its Fall died Oct. 11…Ollie Junior Hart- and 80 on UHF. Oct. 14…William F. Strawderman, We’re talking about people who care and don’t just Clean Up Week would be held in man, 57, Petersburg, died Oct. 8… Hardy County’s Library was fea- 69, of near Mathias, died Sept. 29. talk about being caring, but do something about it. November. Nona Teets David, 53, Lost City, tured in an article in the Ladies Lt. Martha A. VanMeter and And we’re talking about people who do all these The Board of Education dis- died Oct. 14…Thurman Harrison Home Journal. Sgt. Norman E. Allenbaugh were cussed a Five Year Plan. Funkhouser, 74, Baker, died at C. R. Powers was the successful married on Oct. 10. things because they want to and do not expect any Leslie Carlton Newhouse, 69, his home…Willis Edward Crites, bidder on the new Moorefield Post Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Tur- thanks for what they do. St. Augustine, FL, died Oct. 10… 55, Durgon, died Oct. 14…Odessa Office on North Main Street. ley, a daughter…to Mr. and Mrs. Many of you out there have been on the receiv- Delbert Warren Teets, 76, Math- Newhouse See, 80, died Oct. 8. William J. Teets, Moorefield Robert S. Kuykendall, a son… ias, died Oct. 12…Thelma Mae Born to Robin Hudgins, a mayor and former postmaster, to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Smith, a ing end of this response, this goodness and this car- Miller, 82, Baker, died Oct. 8… daughter, Heather Michelle…to died Oct. 16 at age 73. daughter…to Cpl. and Mrs. Lu- ing. And like the good people you are, many of you Brenda Sponaugle Simmons, 49, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Myers, a Bonnie Miller and Charles Leg- ther Hutter, a daughter…to Mr. have said thanks. But there are among you, those who Brandywine, died Oct. 8…Zella son…to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ev- ge were married Oct. 15. and Mrs. Cecil Funkhouser, a Judy Runion, 75, Antioch, died ans, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Tay- daughter…to Mr. and Mrs. Carl were not able to say thank you for all that’s been done Oct. 11…Charles M. Loy, 83, Del- Moorefield defeated Turkeyfoot lor, a son, Bradley…to Mr. and Smith, a daughter. for them. Some few of you didn’t think about saying ray, died Oct. 13. 28-0…the Lady Bees defeated Pe- Mrs. Lamar Sager, a daughter, Ta- Moorefield defeated Romney thanks, so we’re going to help you by doing it for you. Sarah Marie Mullin and Mitch- tersburg 40-38 and Franklin 62-39. mara Ann…to the Rev. and Mrs. 26-0. ell David Ludwig were married Arnold Harms, a son, John Da- We cannot imagine the world, especially in a rural Oct. 23, 2004…Sheri Funkhouser Forty-five Years Ago vid…to Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ninety Years Ago area, surviving without these doers of good works. In- and Tony Collins were married October 15, 1975 Wilson, a daughter, Pamela Kay. October 16, 1930 dividuals who show that they care. Individuals who Oct. 4. Virgil L. Mathias was honored Guy Bowman, who had been in East Hardy beat Moorefield 27- by the National Weather Service Luke for a number of years, had give of time, money, energy and effort to make sure Seventy-five Years Ago 14…Moorefield girls lost to both for his more than 29 years as a vol- October 17, 1945 resigned his position and went the world is a little better for those who are in need. Pocahontas and Westmar in 3-1 unteer weather observer at Math- C. B. Hiett of Moorefield was with Union Tanning Company of We thank you all for your giving, for your caring, and defeats…East Hardy girls lost to ias. elected president of the West Vir- Petersburg. Keyser 3-0. Residents of Cold Spring, For- George W. Miley and son, for your specific abilities that make you unique and so ginia Poultrymen Association at rest Glen and U.S. 220 South the annual meeting in Jackson’s James, had gone to the stock show very helpful in a world that needs you. Thirty Years Ago asked the Town of Moorefield to Mill. J. O. Flinn was named to the in Baltimore where he had shipped October 17, 1990 extend water service to their area. board of directors. several carloads of fine cattle for Senator Robert C. Byrd got $2 County Commissioners dis- Mathias seniors were to present exhibit. Letters to the Editor Policy million appropriated for the Army cussed a proposal by Region VIII “Always in Trouble” with Vernon Albert Leatherman had greatly The Examiner encourages letters to the editor. To receive expe- Corps of Engineers to design flood for a regional communications sys- Wilkins, Roland Souder, Vincent improved the appearance of his dited consideration, letters should be no more than 500 words long. projects for both Moorefield and tem. Smith, Ervie Dove, Gatha Garrett, property by terracing the hillside Shorter is better. The Examiner reserves the right to edit letters for Petersburg. Mary Stump Campbell, 81, Ray Funkhouser, Zelda Shipe, Jea- with river rock. length, clarity, grammar and offensive language. GTE South announced plans Durgon, died Oct. 12…Richard J. nette Emswiller and JohnWood. Rev. W. E. Wolfe, Flats pastor All letters, including those e-mailed, must include a mailing address for a consolidated dispatch answer Thorne, 55, Old Fields, died Oct. The Victory Loan Quota for for many years, had left to attend and a telephone number for verification purposes. center to be located in Lexington, 8 …Bernie Riggleman Snyder, 89, Hardy County was slashed to Shenandoah College in Dayton. Please e-mail letters to [email protected]. Letters KY, to serve West Virginia, Vir- died Oct. 7…Gertrude Crites Wil- $85,000 from $148,000. James L. Garrett, 65, Lost River, also may be mailed to Letters to the Editor, the Examiner, P.O. Box ginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. son, 91, Winchester, died Oct. 9. The Hotel McNeill was having had died. 380, Moorefield, WV 26836, faxed to (304) 530-6400 or dropped off at Assessor Hansel Barb said Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. its heating system overhauled. The Rev. W. D. Walker and the Examiner, 132 S. Main St., Moorefield. the county total gross worth was Crites, a daughter, Tanya Renee. Edward Bruce Allen, 54, died Mrs. Will See were married. $197,040,945. Moorefield lost to Valley 16- Oct. 13…Bessie Teets Keller, 48, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ken M OOREFIELD Marina Hill Sears, 60, Fayette- 14…the Lady Jackets beat War- Vance, a son. E XAMINER Examiner Says 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.HardyLive.com Emails: N EWS /E DITORIAL : [email protected] D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] C LASSIFIED A DVERTISING : [email protected] October we hope to see. In the meantime criminal charges. No ballots were Be a Survivor L EGAL A DVERTISING : [email protected] C IRCULATION : [email protected] we looked up fall blooming cro- involved, but Trump. in one of his B ILLING Q UESTIONS : [email protected] Delores Vetter called the office cus and sure enough, they exist. ravings said, “Take a look at West This year, over 276,480 Ameri- on October 2 to report our first In other words, our weird weather Virginia, a mailman selling the bal- cans will be diagnosed with breast The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between woolly worm sighting. She lives cancer. About one in eight women Christmas and New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals didn’t have a thing to do with them lots. They’re being sold. They’re Postage is paid at Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: here in Moorefield and said her blooming in our yard, the crocus being dumped in rivers.” Again, will develop breast cancer in their $32.00 per year tax included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $40.00 per year tax furry creature was black on both lifetime and more than 42,000 will was just doing its own thing. no actual ballots were involved. included for elsewhere in West Virginia. $45.00 per year outside West Virginia. There ends and brown in the middle. likely die from this terrible disease. will be a $6.00 charge to change subscription address to out of state. Three-month, six- None were sold and none were month, and nine-month subscriptions also available. $30.00 per year tax included for Based on woolly worm “experts” Through early detection and im- dumped in a river. We have to the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. that could mean a milder winter. Awareness Month proved treatments, there is a 90 assume this is just Trump’s own POSTMASTER: Send address change to: The more black there is, the harsh- percent five-year survival rate for Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 er the winter. If you didn’t watch the first version of fake news. And by the women diagnosed with breast can- THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER presidential (and maybe the last) way, this took place in Pendleton cer. Breast cancer can also be a OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY Is Breast Cancer debate, you missed the com- County where officials caught the concern for men. This year over ment Trump made about the bal- changed applications, investigated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with Member: Hannah Heishman Publisher: Peg Wratchford, who works in lot fraud in West Virginia. Ear- and the mailman was caught. And breast cancer and over 500 will not Publishers Emeritus: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman our mailing department, came over lier this year, a postal mail carrier punished. So the president took a survive. Please get checked for this Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan took 8 post cards sent to voters to pot shot at poor old West Virginia Mike Mallow to the house the other day to get a disease, get a mammogram and Production Manager: request a mail-in ballot. The car- that it definitely did not deserve. Advertising Manager: Courtney Dawson signature. While here she asked if encourage your family members to Staff: Dominique Allen, Lon Anderson, we had seen the crocus blooming rier changed the party affiliation We wonder how Gov. Justice will do so. Plus, please support the ef- Janet Bennett, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Sharon Martin, Peggy Wratchford next to the front office. We hadn’t, from Democrat to Republican, explain his BFF Trump’s ravings? forts of the American Breast Can- but Jean Flanagan got a picture was caught and pleaded guilty to cer Foundation. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 3 News Invasive Spotted Lanternfly How to Cut Your Heating Bill Found in Mineral County And Stay Safe This Winter The West Virginia Department pest,” said Commissioner of Ag- erty for egg masses and adult life By Charlotte Lane off any electric switches and call warmth in and close them at night of Agriculture (WVDA) has con- riculture Kent Leonhardt. “If you stages, especially for properties Special to Examiner your utility company. Learn the or on overcast days to keep the firmed a second population of the believe you spot the Spotted Lan- that contain numerous Tree-of- location of your gas shutoff valve cold out. Check your home for air invasive Spotted Lanternfly (Ly- ternfly, make sure to report it to Heaven,” said WVDA Spotted Fall has finally arrived, nights in case of an emergency. leaks. Insulate doors, windows, cormia delicatula) near Ridge- the WVDA.” Lanternfly Coordinator Kristen are getting cooler and heating sea- It’s a good idea to insulate your around electrical outlets, light ley, WV. The invasive pest was The Spotted Lanternfly is an Wickert. “The greater the effort son is almost here. The Public Ser- heating ductwork and make sure switches, and your attic access. reported through the WVDA’s invasive plant hopper that is na- to track the movement of this pest, vice Commission frequently hears the joints are properly sealed. Un- Anywhere that cables, wires, or Bug Busters hotline on Septem- tive to China and arrived in North the more effective our treatment from customers whose heating bills insulated ducts can lose up to 60 pipes enter your house needs to be ber 28 and confirmed by WVDA America hidden on goods import- have gotten out of hand. I would can be to combat it. We rely heav- percent of the heat your furnace sealed with caulk or weather strip- and APHIS employees the follow- ed from Asia. Juvenile spotted lan- like to share some helpful tips to ily on the public to aid us on this produces before it reaches the ping. Close your fireplace flue and ing week. The WVDA collected a ternflies, known as nymphs, and help you proactively save money vents. While you’re at it, make cover the opening tightly when not specimen and will be conducting adults prefer to feed on the inva- effort.” on your utility bills. sure your vents are clear so air in use. Using a humidifier helps treatments with USDA-APHIS to sive tree known as Tree-of-Heav- Treatments for the Spotted Lan- Start with the basics. A clean, can flow freely. Close the vents because moist air stays warmer contain the insects. en (Ailanthus altissima), but also ternfly are done in cooperation well-operating heating unit runs and shut the doors to unoccupied than dry air. If you have ceiling “Our staff have been diligent feed on a wide range of crops and with USDA-APHIS. For more more efficiently than one that is rooms. Consider installing a pro- fans, set the blades to run clock- on public outreach and inspec- plants, including: grapes, apples, information or to report potential dirty or in need of maintenance. grammable thermostat, which will wise to push air up and back down tions. The fact this report came hops, walnuts and hardwood trees. Spotted Lanternfly sightings, con- Now is the time to have a pro- pay for itself very quickly. Adjust around the edges of the room for from a resident, shows folks are on “The WVDA is encouraging tact [email protected] or 304- fessional check your heat pump the heat to a lower setting when more even heat distribution. the lookout for this new, invasive landowners to inspect their prop- 558-2212. or furnace and make any neces- sary repairs. Get into the habit you are away from home and while I hope this helps you stay warm of changing the filters monthly. If you are sleeping. this winter while keeping your bud- you use natural gas heat, be sure to Windows are responsible for 10- get in check. install a carbon monoxide detec- 25 percent of household heat loss. First Lady, WVDACH Inviting tor. If you ever smell gas in your Installing insulated window cover- Charlotte Lane is the Chair of the home you should leave the house ings will help retain heat. Open West Virginia Public Service Com- Artists to Create Ornaments immediately without turning on or curtains on sunny days to let the mission. For This Year’s Artistree W.Va. Teachers Union Seeks First Lady Cathy Justice and the ornament in their honor. 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, West Virginia Department of Arts, “Dedicating an ornament to a Charleston, WV 25305 Culture and History are inviting healthcare worker you know is a ATTN: Artistree. To Toss School Virus Map West Virginia artists of all ages special way to show your apprecia- The deadline for submitting or- to create and submit hand-crafted tion through art and honor them naments is Friday, November 20, By John Raby events, including high school foot- remote learning. Despite about ornaments to be displayed on a for everything they do,” said First 2020. The submission form and ad- Associated Press ball games, have been postponed 1,000 active cases in Kanawha Christmas tree at the West Virgin- Lady Cathy Justice. ditional details can be downloaded in counties where virus rates were County, the most in the state, stu- ia Culture Center. Ornaments must be hand-craft- at http://www.wvculture.org/arts/ (AP) — A West Virginia teach- determined to be too risky to hold dents there returned to the class- Celebrating its 10th anniversary ed and suitable for hanging on a artistree/2020ArtistreeProspectus. ers union on Monday filed a legal sports competitions. rooms on Monday for the first time as a First Lady Initiative, the 2020 tree. Size and weight should be pdf. challenge to the state’s color-cod- Lee said the map and its metrics since school began Sept. 8. Artistree will honor West Virgin- taken into consideration. Participating artists will also be ed map that determines whether “are not looking out for the safety ia healthcare workers who have Submissions must be mailed to: featured in the 2020 Artistree cata- The union said changing a map counties can hold in-person public of our students and employees and served on the front lines of the Elizabeth Yeager log. For more information, please does not change the challenge to school classes and athletic compe- should not be used as the criteria COVID-19 pandemic. This year, West Virginia Department of contact Elizabeth Yeager at 304- schools because space is limited, titions during the coronavirus pan- for school re-opening.” artists are asked to celebrate a Arts, Culture, and History, The 558-0240 or Elizabeth.A.Yeager@ social distancing is difficult in many demic. Justice believes otherwise. healthcare worker by designing an Culture Center wv.gov. areas, and there are not enough The West Virginia Education As- “Our color map, whether you available masks and other personal sociation said the filing in Kanawha want to cast rocks or whatever, is protective equipment. County Circuit Court seeks to re- truly working,” he said at a news “No one wants in-person educa- place the school reentry map that conference Monday. “Sure, there’s tion more than our members, but has undergone multiple changes by always things that you’re going to they no longer feel their safety is New Child Locator Unit Established Republican Gov. Jim Justice and have to change, pivot and move. the top priority of our state gov- state officials with one compiled by But it’s doing great.” The West Virginia Department levels of instability, abuse and ne- mined to be missing, a child loca- ernment’s leadership,” Lee said. independent health experts. The union has endorsed Justice’s of Health and Human Resources glect, factors which heighten the “Our goal is for students to return tor will be assigned to begin gath- The map uses five colors rang- opponent, Democrat Ben Salango, (DHHR) has established a new risk of running away,” said Linda to school as soon as possible but we ering information about the youth ing from green to red to determine in the November general election. Child Locator Unit within its Bu- Watts, Commissioner of DHHR’s and the circumstances leading to a county’s public school status, de- “Isn’t it awfully coincidental that must be able to do that safely based reau for Children and Families. Bureau for Children and Families. their runaway event. When missing pending on the local spread of vi- (the court filing is) done three or on the circumstances in individual Created during the 2020 legisla- “This unit places a critical focus counties.” foster children are found, the child rus cases. But critics, including the weeks before an election?” Justice tive session, the unit will consist of on runaway foster care youth and Lee noted a large portion of West locators will conduct an interview WVEA, said the sheer number of said. “It’s political.” three staff dedicated to receiving will work collaboratively with state changes to the map has been con- Virginia’s teaching population is to understand the reasons the child About three dozen of the state’s reports of and locating missing fos- and federal partners, as well as the fusing. 55 counties are currently in the older. The virus usually results in chose to run away and their experi- ter youth. assigned child welfare worker, to “Our members have watched the green category where minimal com- only mild to moderate symptoms, “Children who enter the foster ensure a coordinated search and ences while on the run. constant manipulation of the map,” munity transmission of the virus is but is particularly dangerous for the care system, particularly at age 12 recovery effort.” This unit is expected to be fully union President Dale Lee said in occurring and schools can hold in- elderly and people with underlying or older, may have endured higher When a foster child is deter- operational by January 2021. a statement. “As each rendition person instruction. The union said health problems. failed to provide the desired results the latest changes do not mean it More than two-thirds of WVEA sought by our state leaders, addi- is safe to return to school in some members have identified either News Briefs tional changes were made” counties. themselves or someone in their im- Parents, students and support- Three counties, Boone, Harrison mediate household who had condi- Applications are now being ac- Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition and Maryland (+3 cents). Across ers of athletic teams have protest- and Upshur, currently cannot hold tions that put them at risk for con- cepted for the FY21 CARES Act now on display in the Culture Cen- West Virginia, prices ranged from ed at the state Capitol. Athletic in-person classes and must conduct tracting the virus, Lee said. Performing Arts Project Support ter in Charleston. The exhibit will a low of $2.159 in Wheeling to a Grant through the West Virginia be on display until March 1. For high of $2.274 in Beckley. Area Commission on the Arts and the more information about the exhib- averages were at $2.280 in Hamp- West Virginia Department of Arts, it, contact Cailin Howe, exhibits Potomac State College’s W.Va. Newspapers shire, $2.131 in Mineral, $2.274 in Culture and History. Deadline for coordinator for the department, at Pendleton, $2.347 in Jefferson and receipt of applications is October (304) 558-0220 or cailin.A.Howe@ Virtual Workshops To Be Held on Zoom 31, 2020. A complete grant appli- wv.gov. $2.272 in Grant counties. Hardy County’s average was $2.287. Pric- cation package, including eligible ********** Interested in doing family re- County Press, and the Capon Bridge ed by Potomac State College, Den- es across the county were $2.30 project expenses and evaluation According to AAA last week, search, including obituaries, local Advocate. To access the newspa- ny Avers (class of 1961), and many criteria, is available by contact- the average gas price in West Vir- at Baker BP, Old Fields Sunoco, history or just reading old newspa- per portal go to: https://libguides. other donors. ing Lance Schrader, director of ginia rose slightly to $2.224. The and Kerr’s Shell in Wardensville. pers? The Potomac State College potomacstatecollege.edu/wvnews- This project would not have been arts, at (304) 558-0240) ext. 145 national gas price average was at Sheetz was at $2.36. Library will be hosting virtual com- papers possible without the cooperation of: or at [email protected]. $2.183. On the week, 41 state gas Motorists can find current gas munity workshops on using the West The workshops will Wednesdays, Mineral Daily News Tribune The application package also will price averages fluctuated by no Virginia Newspaper portal on the Oct 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16 from prices along their route with the West Virginia State Ar- be available on our website at bit. more than two cents. Of those, 38 College Library website. The work- 6-7 p.m. Please contact Nicholas free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, chives (Charleston, WV) ly/FY21CARESProjectSupport- states only saw a penny increase or shops will be accessed on Zoom. Gardner, staff librarian, at ngard- iPad and Android. The app can Grant. decrease. A handful of states saw The newspaper portal now in- [email protected] or call 304-788- Moomau-Grant County Public also be used to map a route, find ********** more substantial gas price increas- cludes several local newspapers, 6901 to sign up for the Zoom link or Library (Petersburg, WV) Two artists from Pendleton es including Florida (+9 cents), discounts, book a hotel and access the Mineral Daily News, Elk Gar- if you have any questions. Hardy County Public Li- County: F. Brown Steele and Jus- Delaware (+6 cents), New Jersey AAA roadside assistance. Learn den Press, Mountain Echo, Frank- The West Virginia Newspapers brary (Moorefield, WV) tin Pitsenbarger, both Franklin, (+6 cents), Washington, D.C. (+5 more at AAA.com/mobile. fort Beacon, the Hampshire Re- project is accessed free of charge. Hampshire County Public Li- are among the 30 West Virginia cents), West Virginia (+4 cents) ********** view, Moorefield Examiner, Grant Funding for this project was provid- brary (Romney, WV) Community Bulletin Board Flu Shots You may come into the cen- location, attendees are encour- demic! To be included in our on- River Projects will deliver your ment. It is located at 206 Win- Flu shots will be available at ter, but only one person at a time aged to contact Richard Dennis going Community Virtual Arts notes and letters to E A Hawse chester Ave. and is available to the Health Department, 411 may enter and you MUST wear a at 304-539-6999. and Crafts Show, send photos to Nursing Center in Baker. Thank the public Monday thru Friday Spring Ave., Mondays, Wednes- mask. Make an appointment and Beekeepers Go Virtual [email protected]. you! from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. days, Thursdays and Fridays, wait in your car until your turn. Your creations will be featured For more information check The Potomac Highlands Bee- on our Facebook page! Lost Spay and Neuter from 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3:30 Consumer Outreach keepers Association (PHBA) Now is the perfect time to get Moorefield Police Department p.m. Please bring insurance in- River Projects reserves the right Facebook page or call 304-530- Richard Dennis, a consumer ordinarily meets on the 3rd your cat and dog spayed and neu- formation. to deny posting any entry. Ques- outreach and compliance spe- Thursday of the month However, tered! Spay Today’s our area’s 1777. Children’s flu shots will also be tions please emai. cialist with the W.Va. Attorney because of COVID-19, they have non-profit, reduced-priced spay available. For information, call Dead Animals General’s Office, will will meet not been able to meet in person, and neuter program. Choose 304-530-6355/ Project Hello There! The West Virginia Division of with Eastern Panhandle resi- and we have learned they will not Lost River Projects invites from many vets throughout a Highways wants to remind the dents in October to discuss con- be able to meet for the rest of the people of all ages to send greet- wide area. At the time of surgery, Open Enrollment year. In the meantime, the club initial shots and tests can also be public of its policy regarding the sumer-related issues and answer ings to residents of EA Hawse Medicare open enrollment is trying to hold virtual meetings. obtained at lower rates. Contact any potential questions. Nursing Center who have been pickup and disposal of dead ani- runs from Thursday, Oct. 15 Please check the club’s Face- Spay Today: https://spay-today. He will be at the Hardy Coun- without visitors due to the Co- mals. The DOH will only pick up through Monday, Dec. 7. You book page for formation on vir- org or call 304-728-8330. will be getting paperwork detail- ty Courthouse, County Commis- vid-19 pandemic. You do not carcasses on state owned high- tual meetings until they can meet ways and will not go on private ing your current plan. Check it sion Room on Wednesday, Oct. again in person. need to know anyone personally! Drug Take Back carefully for any changes. If you 21, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon. Please send notes and letters to The Moorefield Police De- property. would like to change or want to The address is 204 Washington Arts & Crafts Show Hello there! c/o Lost River Proj- partment maintains a permanent To report a dead animal on a check for a better plan, call the St. in Moorefield. All Artists and Crafters are ects P.O. Box 23, Baker, WV collection site for unwanted or state owned road, please notify Hardy County Senior Center at For information on addition- cordially invited to show your 26801 or by email to lostriver- expired prescription medication, your local district DOH office at 304-530-2256, ext. 228. al requirements specific to any work created during the pan- [email protected]. Lost located within the Police Depart- 304-434-2525. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 School News Local Businesses Help MIS Champ Presents Principal Awards Due to Covid-19, Moorefield male and one male student, who ica Wolfe and Chernet Ansani. Intermediate School was unable exhibit exceptional leadership The 19-20 4th grade recipients Replace Broken Laminator to hold a promotion ceremony qualities, are selected to receive were Kalithia Keplinger and Wil- for 5th grade students. However, the principal’s award. The 5th liam Titus. The 19-20 3rd grade Mrs. Champ and teachers visited grade recipients of the Principal’s recipients were Lillie Taylor and Moorefield Middle School on Award for 2019-2020 were Dan- Hector Luna-Davy. the first day of school to present students with their certificates and awards. Each year one fe-

Pictured are former 4th graders William Titus, Kalithia Keplinger, and Mrs. Champ.

Pictured is former 3rd grader Hector Luna-Davy and Mrs. Champ. Moorefield Intermediate School was recently blessed with the donation of a new laminator for the school. Due to the generosity shown to our school from M&M Transportation, ER Excavating & Utilities, and Hardy County Telecommunications, the school was able to replace the old and broken laminator as well as purchase lamination film for the machine. Pictured left to right Brittany Rinker (ER Exca- vating & Utilities) , Peggy Miller (M&M Transportation), Amber Champ (Principal MIS), and Stephanie Miller (Assistant Principal MIS). Students Resume In-Person Classes In W.Va.’s Largest County (AP) — West Virginia’s largest for the first time since school be- Among the state’s 55 counties, public school system is opening its gan on Sept. 8. Kanawha parents public schools in Boone, Harrison classrooms for the first time this were given the option to have their and Upshur counties currently can fall during the coronavirus pan- children attend schools this fall ei- only offer remote learning. Pictured is former 3rd grader Lil- Pictured are former 5th graders Chernet Ansani, Danica Wolfe, and demic. ther in-person or virtually, but the lie Taylor and Mrs. Champ. Mrs. Champ. Teachers welcomed students rate of virus cases in the county back Monday in Kanawha County, prohibited in-person attendance where school doors had been shut until this week. to instruction since Gov. Jim Jus- Kanawha County plans to tran- tice ordered them closed in March. sition with a blended schedule in Under West Virginia’s color- which students will attend classes coded education map released in-person or virtually on differ- Saturday, Kanawha County can re- ent days, depending on their last open schools to in-person learning name. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 5 At the Library

Library Operating Hours headstrong, is Ian North, a difficult, to reconnect with her mother and tic final message in his wake, the the neck--with the solid gold Swiss the data-mad, algorithmic twenty- Tuesday: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. gifted man with a tortured soul--a to honor her family’s expectations, siblings and their respective part- Army knife that Daisy gave him as first century, unearthing from the Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. man who makes Tess question ev- which sees her facing an arresting ners must come together for a a gift. 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If you have any Want and Organizing Everything by Sophie Hannah – While travel- a baffling case of murder when the feisty grandmother out of a jam. hours treating individuals with se- by questions, please call 304-538-6560. ing from London to Kingfisher Hill lifeless body of her nursery maid is To Kill a Mocking Girl (Book- vere mood problems. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin – to discretely investigate murder al- found in a drainage ditch. 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But the real ful, her days might be numbered. stories about her beloved grandpar- gage and travel, and so much more. midwife and young widow Tess by a series of impossible confes- threat strikes all too close to home. Death of a Gigolo (Jaine Aus- ents and the wisdom they passed on Total Meditation: Practices in Liv- Hartsong takes off for Runaway sions. He Started It by Samantha Down- ten; 17) by Laura Levine – After that has shaped her life. ing the Awakened Life by Deepak Mountain. But instead of peace A Girl Is a Body of Water by Jen- ing – Beth, Portia, and Eddie Tommy, a young stud, and Daisy, If Then: How the Simulmatics Chopra – Chopra elevates the prac- and quiet, she encounters a town nifer Nansubuga Makumbi – In Morgan haven’t all been together an heiress in her 60s, announce Corporation Invented the Future by tice of meditation to a life-changing suspicious of outsiders, especially her twelfth year, Kirabo, a young in years. 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BOE Continued from page 1 signatures.” Forest Service Firewood Permits for Sale teachers’ needs. “You’ve done a good job catch- The George Washington and are good for one year from date nearest you. Edinburg, VA 22824 ing these up,” said Vice President Jefferson National Forests are sell- of issue. The permit allows you to For more information or to pur- Enrollment Melvin Shook. “You must have lit 540-984-4101 Student enrollment is down a fire under someone.” ing firewood permits by mail, email gather 6 cords of wood from the chase a permit by phone, please Counties: Frederick, Hamp- from last year, but not as much as Williams said his department or phone while the Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson contact your nearest ranger district shire (WV), Hardy (WV), Page, originally feared. made a concerted effort to finish a offices are closed due to Covid-19 National Forests. A cord of wood office. Rockingham, Shenandoah, and State funding for schools is number of outstanding orders. concerns. Although offices are measures 4-feet x 4-feet x 8-feet James River and Warm Springs Warren based on enrollment, so a decline closed to walk-in traffic, services and features a volume of 128 cubic Ranger Districts North River Ranger District in enrollment means less funding. Other Business are still available for the public. feet. 422 Forestry Road 401 Oakwood Drive “Last year we had 2,252 stu- •Assistant Superintendent Jen- A firewood permit allows you If you wish to purchase a fire- Hot Springs, VA 24445 dents,” VanMeter said. “This year nifer Strawderman presented the to gather down and dead wood on wood permit by mail, you can 540-839-2521 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 we have 2,228. There are four stu- board with copies of each school’s National Forest lands. Wood gath- download the necessary form at Counties: Alleghany, Bath and Toll Free: 1-866-904-0240 dents being home-schooled.” master schedule. She explained Local: 540-432-0187 The school system must submit how to read the schedule and will ered under this permit is for per- https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gwj/ Highland, Va. enrollment numbers to the state by answer questions at a future board sonal use only and cannot be sold passes-permits/forestproducts and Lee Ranger District Counties: Augusta, Highland, Oct. 1. meeting. to others. Permits cost $20 and then send it to the district office 95 Railroad Avenue Pendleton (WV), and Rockingham •The board approved Criti- Work Orders cal Needs/Shortages — Substitute Director of Facilities Manage- Teachers, Policy GCBA for first ment Steven Williams was present reading. to answer any questions regard- Outdoor Burning Limited During W.Va. Fire Season ing open orders for maintenance •The next meeting of the Har- work. Outstanding work orders dy County Board of Education (AP) — Fall fire season is- un limited to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 of fire in West Virginia, the agency fires to be attended at all times, the have been questioned by the board will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, derway in West Virginia, with lim- a.m., the Division of Forestry said. said. Violation of burning laws can agency said. Commercial burning for several months. beginning at 5 p.m. The meetings its set on outdoor burning through Fires must be extinguished by 7 result in a fine of up to $1,000. permits to burn during those hours “We have just about everything are held at the Central Office, 510 completed,” he said. “There are Ashby St. in Moorefield. The pub- the end of the year. a.m. Forest fire laws prohibit burning are available from local Division of some that are finished but need lic is welcome. Masks are required. Burning vegetative materials is Burning debris is the main cause from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and require Forestry offices. 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Obituaries MADELINE V. WHITECOTTON

at Ruddle, W.Va., and was the “Jimmy” Calhoun; five sisters, nieces and nephews. daughter of the late John and Fan- Ina Hartman, Eula Kimble, Nellie A funeral service was held at nie Hedrick. Galippo, Mary Thompson and Icie 1:30 PM Friday, October 9, 2020 at She was a 1942 graduate of Clark; two brothers, Alton Hed- the Reeds Creek United Method- Franklin High School. On April rick and John Hedrick a son-in- ist Church with Rev. David Webb 5, 1942 she married J. Lester law, Charles Stanley Calhoun and officiating. Whitecotton, who preceded her in a grandson-in-law, Dan Warzyniak death on February 27, 2002. She also preceded her in death. Interment was at Cherry Hill was a homemaker, and after her Surviving are two daughters, Cemetery at Upper Tract. husband was drafted and joined Linda Calhoun of Upper Tract, Memorials may be made to the U.S. Army during WWII, she W.Va. and Barbara Whitecotton Reeds Creek United Method- completed his term of teaching in of Moorefield, W.Va.; two grand- ist Church, c/o Pam Hedrick, 744 Pendleton County Schools. She daughters, Cerina Warzyniak Pretty Ridge Road, Franklin, had also worked at Windsor Knit and Carla Calhoun; four great- W.Va. 26807. Sewing Factory in Petersburg and grandchildren, Jaylen (Kristina), Online condolences and memo- the Pendleton County Committee Alyssa, Caleb and Aniya; three Moorefield ries may be shared with the family Epiphany of the Madeline V. Whitecotton, 98, of on Aging and was a member of the great-great-grandchildren, Brycen, Upper Tract, W.Va. passed away Reeds Creek United Methodist Zariah and Jaxtyn; a sister, Pau- at www.kimblefuneralhome.com Lord Catholic Seventh-Day Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her Church. line Waggy of Franklin, W.Va.; a Funeral arrangements are en- home. An infant son, Stephen White- sister-in-law, Pat Hedrick of Up- trusted to the Kimble Funeral Church Adventist Church She was born February 1, 1922 cotton; a grandson, James Charles per Tract, W.Va.; and a number of Home in Franklin, West Virginia. Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV 504 Trough Road 304-434-2547 Moorefield, WV ERICA DIEDRE SIDORSKY Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. Saturday Mass 6:30 PM W orship – 11:00 a.m. Erica Diedre Sidorsky, of Bak- warehouse, to being a bouncer at a keeping others on their toes. She Sunday Mass 9:00 AM 304-703-8997 er, W.Va., was born October 20, lesbian bar. wore her black, silver-buckled mo- 1956. She died September 30, The work that most defined and torcycle leathers to chemo and 2020 in Moorefield, W.Va., with fulfilled her was animal rescue. Er- Walmart, loved knives and chil- three friends and her beloved ica’s enormous heart would never dren’s books, insisted on early, H ARPERS Moorefield Australian Cattle Dog, Tully, at let her pass a bag or box along the in-person voting in the primary, C HAPEL her side, after 22 months fighting side of the road without checking and likely said something shocking Assembly breast cancer. for discarded animals. She kept a when she realized she won’t vote Church When she was two years old, she shovel and bags in her car to move in the general election. of God was adopted by the late Dr. Ray- dead animals and bury them, and Erica died as she lived: on her of the 139 Chipley Lane mond C. Sidorsky, and M. Phyllis she nursed the wounded ones. own terms, and in her own way. Brethren Moorefield, WV 26836 Gibbs Sidorsky, who survives in Erica moved to Baker about An online gamer, she thought Sunday School – 10 a.m. Alexandria, Va. 12 years ago and settled into her vampires were ridiculous and Located on Lost River Erica grew up traveling with her parents’ cabin. She kept to herself, identified as a werewolf, and State Park Road Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. parents for conferences and speak- preferring her chickens, cats and would’ve loved that she died in a Sunday School – 10 a.m. ing engagements. She graduated dogs to human company, but did full moon. She told people when Erica to tame him. Worship Service – 11 a.m. Wade Armentrout, Pastor from high school in California and enjoy the people at the Petersburg she appreciated them or their ef- There will be a celebration of Pastor Johnnie Stump joined the Army. A Vietnam-era VA clinic, E.A. Hawse pharmacy, forts, not out of decency but be- “Come celebrate the Erica’s life: Details will follow. In- Everyone Welcome! presence of the Lord” Veteran, Erica was a wheeled-ve- Capon Valley Bank, Dollar Gen- cause she thought people don’t stead of flowers, please give time hicle mechanic in Germany. eral, Tractor Supply, Shenandoah hear it enough, and enormously or money in Erica’s name to an an- After the Army, Erica spent Oncology, the Moorefield Exam- appreciated the doctors, nurses, imal rescue, or adopt a cat or dog most of the next 30 years in Salt iner, and her parents’ friends in technicians and social workers from a rescue. Lake City, Utah. She held myriad Alexandria. who treated her. She is reunited, Arrangements are under the W ALNUT jobs, from running her own com- Erica had a mischievous, sar- now, with Callie, her heart dog, direction of the Fraley Funeral Rig puter repair shop, to working in a castic sense of humor, and loved and Druid, a feral cat that allowed Home in Moorefield. Assembly of ROVE God Church G Rev. Brad Taylor OTIS GRADY BRADFIELD Church of the • Sunday Morning Otis Grady Bradfield, 89 of He will be remembered for his He was predeceased by his par- Brethren Bridgewater, Va., formally of Yel- devotion to his family, his love of ents, a brother Dawn Bradfield, Service at 10 a.m. Rt. 55 East, Moorefield low Spring, W.Va., passed away laughter, and his dedication to sister Louise Harper and a grand- • Sunday Night just before Corridor H exit October 7, 2020 at Martha Jeffer- community involvement. daughter Kaitlin Cooper Barham. Service at 6 p.m. Pastor Gary Shirk, Jr. son Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. He is survived by his wife Mar- A celebration of life will be held • Wednesday Night He was born on May 7, 1931 in tha Warden Bradfield of 67 years, 304-749-8899 or 307-220-6495 at a later date. Service at 7:00 p.m. Baker, W.Va. to Otis and Lillian daughters Cindi Bradfield (Danny Memorials may be made to Hos- Grady Bradfield. After graduating Massie) of Charlottesville, Va. and 10 Queens Drive Sunday School – 10 a.m. pice or a charity of your choice. from Wardensville High School, Janie Cooper (Greg) of Mt Pleas- Rig, WV 26836 Church Service – 11 a.m. Grady was employed by the Unit- ant, S.C., grandchildren Will Mass- Condolences may be shared at loy- (304) 434-2073 www.rigassemblyofgod.org E VERYONE W ELCOME ! ed States Government, in the ie, Gage and Tanner Cooper and giffin.com. trucking industry for twenty years great grandchildren Rowan and Arrangements are by the Loy- and served as a Hampshire County Olivia Cooper as well as nieces and Giffin Funeral Home & -Crema Commissioner for twelve years. nephews. tory in Wardensville, W.Va. “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Granite • Marble • Bronze ALICE JEAN KEPLINGER W.A. Hartman Alice Jean Keplinger, age 87 of out her life. She cherished family Keplinger, Greg Keplinger and Funeral Services were conduct- Clay Street, Moorefield, W.Va., time and cooking for her large Michael (April) Keplinger of ed 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October Memorials, L.L.C. passed away Tuesday morn- family. She enjoyed gardening, Moorefield, W.Va. and Ray- 10, 2020, at the Fraley Funeral ing, October 6, 2020 at the resi- especially her roses, had a few col- mond (Lisa) Keplinger of Milam, IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive Home Chapel, 107 Washington (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) dence of her son in Lahmansville, lections, lighthouses for example W.Va.; a sister, Shirlene (Glenn) MEMORials W.Va.. Born on December 8, and she would listen to country Whetzel of Petersburg, W.Va.; Street, with Pastor Yvonne Black Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 1932 in Hardy County, W.Va., she and gospel music. In her young- five granddaughters, Stacy Henry, officiants. Interment followed at BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 was a daughter of the late Charles er days, she enjoyed traveling on Christie (Eddie) Baldwin, Jaclyn the Olivet Cemetery. Philip Lofton and Audrey Rea weekends and finding that perfect Keplinger, Samantha Keplinger Condolences, shared memories Crites Lofton. Her husband Guy item at a yard sale. and Katelyn Keplinger; two Moorefield Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel and photos may be left on Alice’s S. Fork Rd. Rig Adams Keplinger preceded her Surviving are two daughters, grandsons, Joseph Keplinger and Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuner- Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. in death in March 1986. Brothers Carolyn (Steve) Lave of Old Michael Keplinger; five great- Presbyterian alhome.com . SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. John, Darl, Jake and Virgil also Fields, W.Va. and Alice (JR) grandsons, Jacob, Justin, Mitch- Church preceded her in death. Shirk of Petersburg, W.Va.; five ell & Trenton Henry and Zavin Arrangements are under the Sunday School – 10 a.m. Alice was no stranger to hard sons, Dwight (Sandy) Keplinger Keplinger and a great-great- direction of the Fraley Funeral Worship – 11 a.m. work, working many jobs through- of Lahmansville, W.Va., Jack grandson, Elijah Henry. Home in Moorefield. Pastor James Yao

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Construction Work Continued from page 1 Work will begin at the junc- Motorists should expect signifi- zone. These delays are necessary The West Virginia Division of tion of US 220 and Old West Vir- cant delays. Flaggers and a pilot for a project involving milling Highways also advises motorists of ginia 55, the traffic light at Main truck will be used to control the and paving with base failure re- Street and Winchester Avenue. flow of traffic through the work upcoming delays on old West Vir- pairs. The contractor anticipates and will end at the junction of Old zone and to ensure the safety of ginia 55, Winchester Avenue, in West Virginia 55 and Spring Ave- the work personnel. both projects will be completed by Moorefield, beginning as early as nue. Delays can be expected from Motorists are advised to travel Friday, Oct. 30. Exact schedule is Monday, Oct. 12. 7 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with caution through the work weather dependent. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 7 Social Hardy County Farms Rank in Angus Registration Fairview Farms in Fisher, gus Association during fiscal year ics,” McCully said. “Our members countries. The Association pro- ranked as largest in registering the 2020, which ended Sept. 30. Both are committed to providing genet- vides programs and services to most Angus beef cattle in West according to Mark McCully, Asso- ic solutions to the beef cattle in- farmers, ranchers and others who Virginia with the American An- ciation chief executive officer. dustry that maintain our long-held rely on Angus to produce quality gus Association during fiscal year Angus breeders across the na- position as an industry leader.” genetics for the beef industry and 2020, which ended Sept. 30. tion in 2020 registered 305,531 The American Angus Asso- Branson Farms in Baker, ranked head of Angus cattle. ciation is the nation’s largest beef quality beef for consumers. For as fourth largest in registering the “Despite a challenging year, our breed organization, serving nearly more information about Angus most Angus beef cattle in West Angus breeders continue to see 25,000 members across the United cattle and the Association, visit Virginia with the American An- strong demand for Angus genet- States, Canada and several other www.ANGUS.org. Mega Projects

Continued from page 1 real estate values?’ asked Nicole Lehman said. “There’s nothing on upon? We want them to be prof- try houses go forward with mini- Rohrbaugh, Planning Office -Ad the books (to stop it).” itable, but fair to everybody in- mal administrative requirements ministrative Assistant. “Should the Commission focus volved.” as happens now. “Not at this point,” responded on a time frame for its work or “I would challenge the home- “Is there a point where it’s busi- local Grower Ronnie Miller. “It’s consider a temporary ordinance to owners to suggest some numbers,” ness as usual?” Lehman asked, and (the mega-project) not open yet so deal with any applications that may Rohrbaugh said. “What would be is that “determined by the number it’s not an issue.” come in (in the interim)?” Pendle- acceptable to you? Give us some of animals, the number of houses, “I agree with you that residential ton asked. concrete numbers such as setbacks the number of acres or something values are at risk,” Sadd said, “but “I just say let’s get on with it that would be acceptable to you.” else? Is there a point where there you’re going to tell a grower that (work on the new ordinance),” re- “One of the things that’s partic- are too many and it should be he can’t expand to keep his farm sponded Sadd, the Pilgrims’ attor- ularly important to us (in consid- treated differently?” profitable? You can’t stop them ney. ering setbacks) is the wind which “What do you feel?” Lehm- from adding houses. The law says “There are a lot of older, unused blows hard from the west, especial- an asked Sadd. “Is there a point you can’t stop a farmer from ex- houses sitting around that could be ly in the winter,” Pendleton noted. where you have to do more (scru- panding its use.” updated,” Miller suggested as an “Another is the water and I know tiny/regulation)?” “I think we need to look at our alternative to building new poul- wells have been dug, but I don’t “It just depends,” Sadd respond- neighbor, Rockingham County, try houses. “I would like Pilgrims know how they are going to affect ed. “Agriculture is very protected I think they did say five acres per to look at incentives to rehab old us. Where are we at with use of in West Virginia.” house,” Miller suggested. houses and get them back on line.” public water for that site?” And what happens when you “I’d like to see as much effort “We haven’t ruled it out,” re- The Commission is currently are drawing so much water from put into getting older houses back sponded Robert Williams, who is working from a draft zoning ordi- wells? Miller asked. “What hap- in business as the effort to build the developer of the mega project nance proposed by its consultants, pens when you sink your neigh- new ones,” said Commissioner and as well as a Planning Commission- Berkeley Group. That draft pro- bor’s well? You might want to local poultry farmer Tim Wilkins. er. vided a framework but left specific have some money put in escrow to Sullivan responded that Pilgrims Jeff Courtney, the senior Pil- measures blank for the Commis- deal with that.” does have some incentives in place grims representative volunteered sion to decide. Michael Sullivan from Pilgrims to improve older houses in opera- that “We will be willing to put to- “Berkley is a very fine company, noted that they estimate that you tion. gether a generalized proposal for but I don’t like their work here,” need about 5 acres per (poultry) Discussion also included con- you by the next meeting.” Sadd said. “I don’t think they took house. cern over the dwindling amount Sadd again noted that the Com- West Virginia law into account,” “There’s a lot to consider,” not- of land available for putting more mission should be working with suggesting that the model they ed Old Fields resident Steve Pend- poultry houses in the county. an attorney on this and noted that were working from might well re- leton. “Poultry has done a lot for There’s only about 15 square miles he had worked closely with Jesse sult in an illegal solution. the County, but there has to be a still available in Hardy, Pendleton Richardson, the lead land use at- “State law,” he asserted, “for- balance (with residential).” noted. torney at the WVU Land Use and bids you from preventing a farmer “Beware of unintended conse- “There are places, industrial Sustainable Development Law expanding operations (on his prop- quences,” Sadd warned, noting sites that are not in the middle Clinic and would be happy to dis- erty). So, you might give incentives that driving up costs for farmers of residential areas,” Foltz said. cuss this with him. The Planning to encourage expansion in certain through regulation “can drive out “Growers need to join with us (on Commission has frequently used areas.” the small farmers, push them right this ordinance) or some are going that clinic’s legal services in the “Maybe the focus (for a trigger) out.” to get pushed out.” past. should be based on density,” Sadd “We have several 12-house Daryl See, President of the West “So you’re saying you will get continued. “I get the residential properties,” said Pilgrims’ Tim Virginia Poultry Association, not- hold of Jesse and get him in- concerns—they’re important, but Cullers, “but it has never been our ed that the Delmarva area, once volved?” Lee asked 60% of the County is zoned Ag- intent to build mega farms. We known for its poultry operations is “I will talk to Jesse,” Sadd re- ricultural and the current (land would rather rely on small farms, no longer adding poultry farms be- plied. use) plan favors agriculture in Ag but we have to get this (Moore- cause of all the residential growth In other business, the Commis- zones. Do you want to favor resi- field) plant to full production.” moving in. sion agreed to move its next meet- dential?” “You’re going to have to do Ben Martin, the Commission’s ing to the second Tuesday, Nov. Lloyd Foltz, Jr., a resident of what you have to do,” noted Pend- Planning Assistant attempted to 10, since the first Tuesday will be Old Fields interjected: “but we’re leton. return to the original question on Election Day. the ones suffering a loss (in prop- “So if a permit request came the floor: “Is there a certain point Rohrbaugh reported that the erty values) and no one’s looking in now for 20 houses, what would where the number of (poultry) Planning Office had issued 25 to cover us.” happen?” asked Miller. houses might be of concern? Is building permits in September, “Do we know there’s a drop in “We’d have to approve it,” there a number than can be agreed worth an estimated $1,180,000.

Sheriff Candidates Continued from page 1 the program.” collective effort between law en- cases. With these types of cases law enforcement officers to public Sanders requested a description forcement, the court system and law enforcement has a year to schools? Why or why not? of the PRO program be included, our community members. bring charges. During that period, as follows: “We must focus on prevention there’s a good possibility that those Dawson - “You have to keep “The PRO Program is a coop- with our youth and the recreation- offenders may be caught multiple an armed presence in the schools. erative effort between schools and al drug users. Being present and times. The officer, in conjunction You can’t take the chance of some- law enforcement to: Improve stu- visible in our community will help with the prosecuting attorney can one coming into the school to do dent’s attitudes and knowledge of us to accomplish this. make deals with the offender in ex- harm to the kids and not have an criminal justice and law enforce- “While prevention is a huge part change for information. This can immediate response. ment; to prevent juvenile delin- of combating our drug problem, it lead to the introduction of a confi- “Also, resources officers should quency; to mentor youth; to pro- is not the only answer. We must dential informant who then makes work closely with the guidance vide a safer school environment place officers on the road, actively buys on the distribution level. That counselors and teachers to identify and; to combine safety and child working, stopping cars and look- same process is used to reach up- problems which might result from advocacy assuring a better school ing for suspicious activity through- per level suppliers. bullying of students or any other experience for all WV youth. out our county. Placing officers on “Anytime anyone is charged, circumstances that might push a The three main components of the street with a focus on the drug once they have been cooperative, student over the edge. The officers the PRO Program are prevention, problem will also help deter other it should be done discretely to pre- should serve as a safeguard or ear- mentoring, and safety. crimes. vent the higher level individuals ly warning system.” • Prevention – The officers fa- “I also believe using the High from identifying the source of in- cilitate classes on non-traditional Intensity Drug Trafficking Area formation.” Sanders - “Our PRO (Preven- educational topics such as juvenile program will help us identify those tion Resource Officer) program in law, domestic violence, underage high up in the distribution chain. In Conclusion West Virginia is one of the best in drinking, drug and alcohol preven- “Community service programs Dawson - “If the people of Har- the country. Other states are trying tion, and child abuse and neglect; may be initially embarrassing for dy County give me the honor of to mimic it. Assigning officers to • Mentoring – Officers are drug offenders, but those pro- being their next sheriff, I will work schools is not only one of the most trained on how to be a positive grams provide opportunities for diligently to investigate all criminal important resource we can offer to mentor to students they interact future employment and positive activity in Hardy County. If elected schools, parents and children, it is with daily and; relationships.” I look forward to serving the peo- a huge benefit to law enforcement. • Safety – Officers are trained ple of Hardy County again.” “I have spent the last four years to recognize potential danger, pre- Dawson - “Drug investigations as a PRO and I have seen the di- vent violence, and to respond to start at the lower level and proceed Sanders - “I have spent my entire rect, positive effects it has had on dangerous school situations.” up the chain to the higher levels. career giving back to my communi- our children. I have worked sim- In my experience over the years, ty, more than just law enforcement ple drug and tobacco cases and 4. Do we stop drugs in Hardy with undercover cases I have been work. I have been a resource for also worked major sexual assault County with a heavy coordination involved in, only two started at the people to reach out to in times of crimes involving our children. The and investigative police work be- highest level. These were really need. That’s exactly what a Sheriff PRO program gave me the op- ginning as high up the distribution rare cases. should be. portunity to support and mentor chain as possible, or by stigma, em- “These types of investigations “I will show up every day, hold the students who were involved in barrassment and both private and at the lower level are conducted people accountable and work hard those situations and hopefully my public exposure beginning at the in a professional manner without to make Hardy County a better presence and support will prevent user level? stigmatizing or embarrassing the place. them from future decisions that people involved. “I humbly ask for your vote on will have a negative effect on their Sanders - “Fighting the drug war “The people on the user level Nov. 3 to be the next Sheriff of lives. That is the whole purpose of in Hardy County is going to be a will generally be misdemeanor Hardy County.” 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Contact Tracing Continued from page 1 Paul Lewis, director of the Har- 911 Center with their needs. plaints he’s received regarding the • The commission approved an ernor’s Contingency Fund, both who they’ve been in contact with. dy County Office of Emergency Lewis said he talked with T- Sheriff’s Deputies. updated limited access, limited for the July 4, 2020 celebration. We need people to be honest. We Management and the 911 Center Mobile about possibly getting a First, Michael said, a woman time policy for personnel because The commission voted to transfer can save lives.” said calls for service were down communications tower built in had a flat tire on Corridor H, in the of COVID-19. the funds to the Moorefield Lion’s Direct contact is defined as be- during the month of September. the Mathias area. “They will be in vicinity of Criders Store. A deputy • The commission extended the Club, which organized the celebra- ing within six feet for more than 15 There were 771 calls in August touch,” he said. drove by and didn’t stop. essential personnel policy to Dec. tion. minutes without protective equip- and 664 in September. The Sep- In another instance, a vehicle 31, 2020. • The commission approved the ment, such as a mask. tember calls are as follows: HCEAA crash occurred outside a deputy’s • The commission approved reappointment of Darby Clayton Commission President Harold Derek Alt, director of the Har- home. According to Michael, the Sheriff Bryan Ward’s request to and Harold Michael to the Rural Michael asked if the people who Law Enforcement* dy County Emergency Ambulance deputy refused to investigate the hire a part-time deputy. The per- Development Authority Board of come to Hardy County are hav- Moorefield Police Department Authority echoed Lewis’ com- crash because they were “off duty.” diem expense will be funded from Directors. ing an impact on our statistics. “If had 297 calls for service. ments about calls for service being Ward said he was unaware of the Sheriff’s Extra Help account. • The next meeting of the Hardy we have 14,000 people in Hardy Hardy County Sheriff’s Depart- down from last month. either of the two situations, but • The commission approved County Commission will be held County and another 25,000 people ment had 265 calls for service. “September had the lowest vol- if Michael could provide the date orders barring objection for the on Wednesday, Nov. 4, beginning come in, how does that affect our West Virginia State Police had ume of calls in three years,” he and time of the incidents, he would estates of Warren F. Chilocoate, at 9 a.m. Anyone wishing to be in- numbers?” he asked. 43 calls for service. said. “But then, July was our busi- investigate. William E. Williams, Anna B. cluded on the agenda should con- “We don’t have any of the 95 West Virginia DNR Police had 8 est month in three years.” “All our vehicles are equipped Mays and Ray C. Cook. tact the County Clerk’s office at (positive tests) that are not prima- calls for service. Alt said the HCEAA board ap- with tracking devices, that tell us • The county received a check 304-530-0250. ry residents,” Ours said. *includes traffic stops proved paying off the newest am- where they are at any given time,” from the West Virginia Division of • Canvass for the 2020 General “Of course, that’s 95 that we bulance, with the help of a USDA he said. Culture and History for $5,940 and Election will be held on Monday, know about. When we tested the EMS Grant secured by County Coordi- A third incident involved a “loud an identical check from the Gov- Nov. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. Moorefield High School football Fraley Ambulance Service had nator Rose Helmick. explosion” on Trout Run. “I was team, we found two who were as- 81 calls for service. “We paid a five-year note in told it was tannerite,” Michael ymptomatic or pre-symptomatic. Hardy County Emergency Am- three years,” he said. “We saved said. bulance Authority had 48 calls for Of the 95 positive tests (county- two years worth of interest at $6 a Tannerite is a type of exploding service. wide), 70 were asymptomatic.” day.” target. Wardensville Volunteer Rescue Asymptomatic people test posi- Michael reminded Alt, the pro- “It wasn’t,” Ward said. “A dep- Squad had 24 calls for service. tive and exhibit no symptoms of cess to acquire grant funding for uty responded and found it to be Capon Springs Volunteer Res- COVID-19. Pre-symptomatic peo- a new ambulance takes a year or a large, legal firework, a firework cue Squad assisted with 1 call. ple test positive, but have not de- more. “Should we look at what that is permissible under state veloped symptoms, yet. you’d like to purchase in the next code. Fire Commissioner David Workman year?” he asked. “The deputy asked the person Moorefield Volunteer Fire De- asked if there had been changes Alt said the item was on the to be neighborly and left the com- partment had 8 calls for service. in the Center for Disease Control agenda for the next board meeting. plainant with a copy of the state Mathias/Baker Volunteer Fire and Prevention guidelines. Alt requested the commission- code that describes the permitted Department had 5 calls for service. “They say now, it is more air- ers send a letter to the head of fireworks. Capon Valley Volunteer Fire borne,” Ours said. “That it can “I will certainly investigate the JIM WRATCHFORD Department had 7 calls for service. OEM in Rockingham County, Va. spread farther than 6 ft. And it can “I’ve heard the states don’t have other incidents, but this is the first for linger in a room for hours. That’s Lewis reported the 911 dispatch- MOUs (Memorandum of Under- time I’m hearing of them. I can’t why they place such an importance ers are working 15-day shifts to standing),” Alt said. “I’ve heard address a situation that I don’t Hardy County Assessor on ventilation in closed spaces.” prevent the spread of COVID-19. our protocols are different. I’ve know about. Ours said there are several sites “We are also trying to eliminate tried to reach out to them, but I “I don’t believe a County Com- The Candidate who knows the people of residents can get tested. E-Z Care haven’t gotten a response. We’d mission meeting is the proper the people that are in and out of Hardy County and has proven himself to on Main Street in Hawse Plaza is the office,” he said. just like to have a conversation.” place to bring these things to my offering the rapid test, which is not Lewis also said he continues to In 2015, the HCEAA board dis- attention.” Hardy Countians to be: as accurate. Miller Family Health get information regarding posi- cussed a letter from the Rocking- • HONEST • HARDWORKING Care, 712 N. Main St., offers a ham County Chief of Fire and Res- tive COVID cases from the health Other Business • STRAIGHTFORWARD blood test. Hahn Medical Center, department and Grant Memorial cue. The letter said Rockingham • The payroll register for Sept. 442 S. Main St. and Grant Memo- Hospital, “so that we can give it to County EMS would no longer be 1 - 15 was $85,442.93. • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE rial Hospital in Petersburg, offer first responders answering a call.” assisting Hardy County with calls. • The payroll register for Sept. swab testing. Hardy County has received The letter said the Common- 16 - 30 was $88,406.63. Elected by the citizens to work for the Ours said his staff is wearing a grant to purchase additional wealth of Virginia does not have • The regional jail bill for Au- citizens of Hardy County thin. “We have been working sev- equipment for grain bin extraction. reciprocity with West Virginia and gust was $50,421.25. en-days-a-week since March and Lewis said he hopes to have addi- Virginia certification is not recog- •The county’s contribution to Jim has an open door policy and your now we’re into flu season,” he said. tional training this month. nized in West Virginia. the Farmland Preservation Board comments are always welcome and He also encouraged everyone to The Hardy County OEM has a Michael said he would be happy for September was $15,089.80. appreciated. Your vote will be appreciated. get a flu shot. stockpile of certain Personal Pro- to send a letter. • The commission approved “But I’m proud of Hardy Coun- tective Equipment that is available amended personnel guidelines. Thank You and God Bless ty. We could be much worse.” to nonprofit medical centers and Complaints Copies will be distributed to de- first responders, Lewis said. Those Michael asked Sheriff Bryan partment heads. Paid for by the Candidate OEM/911 organizations can call or email the Ward to respond to some com- Halloween Night Continued from page 1 officers or deputies with take- 10-year-old Hustler mower “blew ideas include one-way trick-or- home cruisers and department up,” resulting in a hole through the treating, where one-per-family cellphones. He clarified he is not engine block. The dealer estimated goodie bags are lined up outside a asking for those benefits at this it will cost at least $3,500 to fix. A home or at the end of a driveway; if time, but said those benefits plus new Hustler Super Z costs $9,700. citizens choose to hand out candy, the pay MPD officers receive, has “It’s very user-friendly,” Bridger designate one person in the house- cost Moorefield officers. said. “It’s a tank.” hold to do so, preferably while “We’ve hired 20 officers in the The Council approved the pur- wearing a protective mask. last 10 years,” Riggleman said, chase. Both those handing out candy “and lost 11 of them for a 55 per Bridger also reported on recent and those receiving should use cent turnover rate.” vandalism. Someone pulled a sink hand sanitizer or wash hands as of- Riggleman also said that, from out of a wall and apparently threw ten as possible, and keep activities March 2020 through the end of the it, requiring a new sink and instal- and gatherings outdoors . year, the CARES Act has covered, lation. As of the meeting and until For additional guidance, please and will cover, the department’s the sink is repaired, no men’s bath- use the CDC’s website for Holi- payroll. rooms are open at the Park. day COVID guidance: https:// “It’s hard to get people to even The bathrooms stay heated in www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- want to be a cop,” Riggleman add- the winter, and Council member ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays. ed, noting the current political en- Zuber noted they are one of the html#halloween vironment. few places someone can go for The Council also canceled Fall Riggleman requested the in- warmth if they have nowhere else. Clean-Up week in a 3-1 vote, with crease begin immediately. Because of the vandalism, how- Terry Hardy dissenting. The Council unanimously ap- ever, and the cost to the Town, the Aware they had just voted to proved the raise. bathrooms will be locked at night. hold trick-or-treating despite CO- Water crews repaired leaks on VID, and were canceling clean-up Landmark Commission Winchester Avenue and South because of COVID, council mem- Mike Crites, president of the Main Street, made skids on which ber Carol Zuber clarified, “We’re Town’s Landmark Commission, to store old water meters, and responsible for our employees. updated the Council on the appli- mowed and weeded all three water Parents are responsible for their cation to add the rest of the histor- tank sites. kids.” ic district to the National Register Sewer personnel repaired and Citizens can coordinate bulk of Historic Places. rehabilitated the manhole behind trash pick-ups through Envirco, The Register is kept by the U.S. Vetter’s Carwash and the floodway which also has a schedule for larg- National Park Service. pump station. er items based on citizens’ regular Personnel changes at the W.Va. Street and Levee crews worked trash pick-up days. State Historic Preservation Office, on getting the levee ready for an contract expirations, and COVID- Army Corps of Engineers inspec- Moorefield Police 19-related shutdowns resulted in tion due this month, finished a Department miscommunications over require- sidewalk project on South Elm The Moorefield Police Depart- ments and expectations. Street, and cleared the concrete ment answered 252 calls for service Crites requested a tentative ditch from Maple Avenue to Ca- in September. Officers made 12 $4,800 to renew the commission’s pon Valley Bank. felony arrests and 54 misdemeanor contract with The Mills Group, arrests, issued 89 traffic citations which assists with the application and 92 traffic warnings. process. Other The MPD began enforcing Inclusion in the National Reg- Donna Bodkins approached the school zones, recovered a stolen ister enables the owners of con- Council about hanging banners in vehicle and stolen bicycles, and tributing structures to qualify for Town to honor local military vet- provided E.A.C.H.S. head start grants and renovation tax benefits. erans. The Council requested ad- with 60 Halloween bags for stu- Inclusion puts “zero restrictions” ditional information, but was gen- dents. They purchased 400 bags, on anyone, Crites said, and is one erally supportive. which are available at the Depart- of the primary benefits of owning The Council approved a request ment. property in the historic district. to subdivide a lot between Maple Chief Stephen Riggleman re- The Council agreed with Crites’ Avenue and Raines Street. quested a $5,000 salary increase interest in moving forward with the The Town’s lawyer, Jack Wal- for ranks Patrol Officer through application, but tabled approving ters, will author an agreement Chief; a $2,500 increase for Patrol the sum requested until The Mills between Moorefield and Hardy Officer in Training; and a $2,500 Group provides a solid amount. County for the dog catcher posi- increase for the full-time adminis- Crites said waiting will not endan- tion. The Town will pay through trative assistant. ger the process. the County. Riggleman compared eight area The Hardy County Chamber of departments: the Hardy, Hamp- Public Works Commerce requested to decorate shire, Grant and Mineral Coun- Park personnel began restoring the northeast corner of the Main ties’ Sheriff’s Departments; the infields, including grass and weed Street and Winchester Avenue Department of Natural Resources; removal. Park Director Juwana intersection. The Council agreed, and Romney, Moorefield and Key- Bridger said the task was more in- as long as they work in conjuction ser police departments. tensive this year as there was less with the Lions Club, which usually The Moorefield Police Depart- play on the fields. hosts Christmas festivities on the ment ranked the lowest at seventh. Personnel worked on the cam- same corner. With the requested raises, the era system, dragged the walking The Town hired Delmas See as MPD will rank fourth. trail, power-washed playground Chief Water Operator. Riggleman also asked the coun- equipment, and began winterizing The next meeting is Oct. 20 at 7 cil to consider that all of the other the Park. p.m. at the Town Hall. The public organizations compared provide Bridger reported the Park’s is welcome to attend. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 9 Sports

Photos by Carl Holcomb Moorefield Golf earned the WVSSAC Class A State Golf Championship Runner-up trophy for the first time in program history at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling last week: William Barb, James Williams, Hayden Baldwin, Isaac Rumer, Karson Reed, Ryan McGregor and Jarrett Carr. MHS Golf coach Wade Armentrout (not pictured). Yellow Jackets Are State Golf Runners-Up By Carl Holcomb op for the Yellow Jackets as junior Moorefield Examiner Ryan McGregor placed 12th over- all with a two-day state golf tourna- Clippings of grass from the ment card of 184 (94-90), followed tenth hole flew back into the gal- by senior Hayden Baldwin with a lery just off the hands of the golf- 23rd place finish of 197 (92-105) ers reminiscent of how the Yellow and junior Karson Reed garnered Jackets flew full force to the fair- 25th place with a score of 204 (111- way en route to obtaining the first 93). state golf championship runner- The Yellow Jackets were in third up trophy in program history last place after the opening round with Wednesday in Wheeling. a total of 276 strokes with William- Moorefield senior Hayden Bald- stown sitting in second place with a win picked up a clump of grass score of 264 and the 12 stroke dif- prior to commencing the second ference was certainly attainable to round of the WVSSAC state golf overcome as Moorefield remained championship on the tenth hole positive, confident and focused to of Oglebay Resort’s Speidel Golf fly upward to the hole of success. Club Trent Jones designed course “This was a good experience. I on Wednesday and let it fly and have been here the past two years. the intense wind made the clip- Nothing really much new here. I pings dart directly behind the tee was hitting more fairways today. towards the gallery of spectators The ball dropped well for me. I awaiting to see what would entail liked hole number 13 and hole for the Yellow Jackets and the rest number four I got a birdie there. It of the competition. is really nice to be on this team and That Wheeling Feeling was we worked really hard to get here brisk, but an improvement on the and we finally did it. It is a great first round’s frosty delay on Tues- honor,” Moorefield Golf junior day with the golfers bundled up Ryan McGregor stated. for the state tournament preparing For the first round of the state to swing for the fences or fairways championship at Oglebay Resort, rather. Moorefield was paced by sopho- Moorefield Golf finished the more Jarrett Carr with a card of two-day state golf championship 90, followed by sophomore Ryan Moorefield senior Hayden Baldwin chips the ball to the 18th hole green at Oglebay Resort’s Speidel Golf Club during the second round with a total card of 539 (276-263) McGregor with 94 strokes and se- of the Class A state golf championship on Wednesday. for the runner-up position just 14 nior Hayden Baldwin at 92 as ju- strokes behind defending state nior Karson Reed’s score of 111 tomed to flying to their destination distance of 412 yards with par-4 536 yards starting with a tee shot keep calm and carry on to the next champion St. Marys squad earning was not in the top three for the with accuracy and it was no dif- rating. approach surrounded by trees hole with focus and determination the title with a total of 523 points. overall total. ferent hitting off that initial tenth Carr needed six strokes (double making it difficult to land on the “It feels really good. I am super The second day’s total of 263 to earn the state runner-up trophy proud of this team for their hard points was one of the best rounds hole tee to commence the second bogey) on the first day to master fairway as the tree limbs hugged making school pride that much work and their dedication. They’ve in school history and enabled the round as Carr and Baldwin hit for the third hole, but hit for par on the flight path and the final shot sweeter on the golf course with a achieved something that has never Yellow Jackets to leap past the ma- par on that hole, while teammates the second round of competition approach had a pond to skip over new vision for future success as the been done before at our school roon Yellowjackets and edge out McGregor and Reed, who was the (four stokes). to the green and it was covered program blossoms. and that’s going back many years the Blue Devils by two strokes for first to tee off for Moorefield, each Baldwin and McGregor also hit with algae this season. “We are definitely going to have of great golf teams and golf players closing the overall gap. shot a bogey. for double bogey on the third hole Reed and the rest of his quar- a special place for this trophy. We at Moorefield High School. This “My breakfast was awesome this On opening day, McGregor was during both rounds, while Reed hit tet had their tee shots ricochet off will put some of the plaques up in team came together and worked morning, it got me motivated. It all the first Yellow Jackets golfer to hit seven and eight strokes. of tree branches or trunks as the the clubhouse, because we went really hard and this was their goal,” starts with the range here, if you from the first hole tee since having The fourth hole was a majestic sound could be heard in the galler- to show our appreciation to Val- Moorefield Golf Coach Wade Ar- have good shots you should come the best Region II score, followed one as the golfers hit off the top ies down the path. ley View and showcase our golf mentrout commented. in with a positive attitude. You go by Carr, Reed and Baldwin. of the hillside launching the ball Despite the initial struggle, team to visitors and our commu- “They set goals for themselves out on the putting green and have The second round order was over a small pond below leading Reed closed out the 14th hole with nity members. Oglebay is a really at the beginning of the season to fun. If I hit a bad shot, then I didn’t Reed, McGregor, Baldwin and up to the green with a rocky border a bogey and a par which was the tough course and our focus was the be conference champions, region worry about it and put it behind Carr. along the shore at a distance of 148 same for McGregor. key. What we scored yesterday was champions and I am just over- me. The experience was nice and “I had pop tarts and Sunny D yards for the shortest of the course. Carr hit for a bogey during both a really good team score and we whelmed with what they have ac- glad to be a part of a state runner- for breakfast. I tried to shoot the This season there were no deer rounds on that hole and Baldwin decided today we would make our complished. They deserve it, be- up team. This course was amazing lowest score I could get to help the dancing along the pathway to dis- needed double bogeys. push. I thought we were in really cause they put in a lot of work and and I was loved driving the ball team. I just wanted to come out tract the golfers and the wildlife On the 17th hole, Reed’s shot good shape as far as where we were it takes that. If there wasn’t a day on it. This was awesome for our here and have fun. I took my time remained hidden for the most during the second round landed sitting in third place and could by- they wouldn’t have practiced, then school and amazing to bring home and a lot of it was mental in mak- part aside from some birds and in a group of trees just down from pass Williamstown. We were two we may not have been able to have the hardware,” Moorefield Golf ing improvements today. My drives squirrels spotted along the entire the cart path below the green and shots better than the leaders today. achieved this today. It goes back to senior Hayden Baldwin noted. were a lot better and my long game course. was the only member of his quartet We decided we weren’t going to be their work.” Moorefield Golf’s individual to- was good. I wish I could go back McGregor’s second round shot not to land the ball in the sand trap complacent with just getting here The Wheeling wind created suc- tals for the second round on the and work on my putting to improve on the fourth hole nearly rolled with a total of six strokes and seven to Wheeling. Sometimes after the cess for the Yellow Jackets fly- Speidel Golf Club course was led my game. I loved my first experi- in for a hole-in-one, but one extra on the first day. first day you might not feel like you ing with more ease on the second by Carr with a school record card ence coming out here and hope to stroke was needed for birdie shot Carr had the best outing on the did your best, but I told them we round of state action and should of 80 strokes with the previous come again next year. It feels great and the first round score was a bo- 17th hole among the Yellow Jack- weren’t going to load up the vans shake up the trophy case back at leader being Quincy Fraley back with my friends and teammates to gey at four hits. et with a par on the first day, while with a bunch of excuses. We were the high school to make room for in 2012 with a total of 81 for one win something like this is simply Carr hit for a bogey and a par getting double bogey on the sec- going to have good stories to share the special historic hardware re- round (165 school record total) amazing,” Moorefield junior -Kar on the fourth hole, while Baldwin ond round, while MCGregor hit when we go back home and not be- turning to Moorefield, but Valley and also finished as a member of son Reed said. made par and a double bogey with for a bogey on both rounds. cause we didn’t put forth our best View Golf Course being the home the all-tournament team in sixth This was the first experience for Reed recording a bogey on both Body language during the golf effort and that showed today in course will have the honor of dis- place. Reed competing at the state cham- rounds. tournament showed the confi- the scores. Everybody had a bet- playing the trophy for a period of McGregor shaved off four pionship in Wheeling, but was an Whether having cookies, pop- dence or overall emotion for each ter score on the second day. They time. strokes for a total of 90 on the observer on the previous trips tarts or nothing at all for break- golfer and on the 18th hole, Bald- are smart students and that is a All four Yellow Jackets com- second day, while Baldwin’s score gaining knowledge to apply for this fast prior to the second round, the win made a dramatic pose bending testament that they can balance pleted the state golf champion- dropped to a 105 and Reed’s sec- opportunity. Moorefield Golf squad was - confi backwards as a long putt ended up being a student and an athlete, ship placing in the Top-25 among ond round was completed in 93 The frost delay chilled the clubs dent and focused to cut down on passing just across the lip of the but they are a great group of guys the entire Class A competition in strokes to be added this time to the in the hands of the golfers, but the dozen stroke deficit behind cup and had par and double bogey Wheeling. overall top three scoring for the adjustments were created to help Williamstown and the challenge for the two days. who take care of each other. You Moorefield Golf sophomore team total. warm up the rest of the day with was accepted to surpass those Yel- Moorefield coach Wade Armen- can’t be selfish in this game, you Jarrett Carr earned extra hardware The complete order of Class A determination and focus. lowjackets with fuel from lunch en- trout was a spotter during the first have to help each other out know- being selected to the Class A State team finishes at the state champi- Carr had the best score among abling the stamina to keep going round, but the second day of state ing your score contributes to the Golf All-Tournament Team with a onship are: 1. St. Marys - 523, 2. the Yellow Jackets on the first hole strong on each hole. tournament was given the opportu- team score. They help each other fourth place total of 170 (90-80). Moorefield - 539, 3. Williamstown with a par of four strokes, followed As a team, Moorefield Golf had nity to drive his cart around follow- on the golf course and off the golf “Today was nice, because we got -548, 4. Pocahontas County - 589, by McGregor and Baldwin shoot- 14 holes resulting in a par on the ing his team and provided water course in the classroom. One of to hit on the practice green which 5. Sherman - 598, 6. Notre Dame ing a bogey, while Reed sent the first day of state competition and and snacks for them throughout the parents from another school helped me out a lot. I putted better - 603, 7. Wahama - 606, 8. Webster ball flying to the shed off to the the second round featured 17 pars the course. came up to me and wanted to say today, because of that opportunity. County - 634. left boundary of the course lead- Baldwin was all smiles after hit- you have a great group of guys and I really enjoyed the state tourna- After the awards ceremony, the plus two birdies overall (Carr and ing to a struggle of nine strokes to McGregor). ting for par on the fifth hole dur- their demeanor on the course was ment, we had a great year and this Yellow Jackets took time to take fantastic and that means a lot that family photos and honored late cover the 442 yards before making Carr’s best holes on the first day ing the second round which was a was a really great way to cap it off. somebody else recognizes that and We didn’t get what we wanted to coach Donna Riggleman by plac- changes to successfully hit for par were: 1, 5, 9, 17; McGregor’s best one stroke improvement over the it is instilled in them and I am just achieve, but we got the next best ing her jacket around the runner- on the second hole. were: 5, 14, 15, 16; Baldwin’s best opening day. as proud of that as anything else. thing. It is great for Moorefield and up trophy as they talked about Carr, Baldwin and McGregor all were: 4, 8, 13, 18; Reed’s best were: On the final hole of the state We have had a lot of individual Coach Donna [Riggleman] would how much she guided the Yellow completed the second hole with a 2 and 7 for pars. championship for Carr, there was golfers here who haven’t been able be really proud of us and unfortu- Jackets during her career bringing total of six strokes apiece hitting On the second round, Carr hit a delay waiting for Baldwin to fin- to crack into the Top-8, but J.J. has nately she isn’t here with us and I them to Wheeling many times and on this distance of 380 yards for for par on seven holes (3-6, 10, 15, ish and he relaxed on the tee area think we made her proud. It is a now as a guardian angel. the first round. 18) and made two birdies (7 & 13); juggling the golf ball as this talent worked hard and has great expe- nice accomplishment to get the all- Moorefield was the Class A Re- During the second round at- while McGregor shot for par thrice entertained St. Marys golfer Bran- rience here and is really proud of tournament award and I think just gion II champion and paired up on tempts, Carr, Reed and McGregor on 5, 16, 18, plus a birdie earned don Lawhorn during their conver- that achievement. We only have the second or third golfer in school the first round with golfers from each sliced one stroke off apiece on hole 4. sation. one senior on the team, so we are history to do it. I had a nice five St. Marys, Pocahontas County and for five total and Reed took six Baldwin shot for par twice in the Ryan McGregor and his father looking forward to the off-season hole stretch out there to help keep Sherman; meanwhile on the sec- strokes. second round (5 & 10) and had six Pat McGregor, who is the MHS taking it one step at a time and the score low. There were some ond round of action Williamstown The third hole had a bunch of bogey strokes, while Reed finished principal, shared ideas on ap- building for the future,” Coach Ar- good golfers out there. We worked joined the quartet replacing Poca- small mounds leading to a larger with five pars (5, 9, 14-16) plus four proach angles while maintaining mentrout concluded. hard together to reach this accom- hontas County. mound where the hole was situ- bogeys. social distancing on the 17th hole The WVSSAC state golf cham- plishment,” Moorefield Golf soph- The wind didn’t seem to both- ated and the fairway was a bumpy During the second round, the and completed that hole with a bo- pionship dates back to 1954 and omore J.J. Carr remarked. er the trajectory as much for the ride like a slalom skier challenged 14th hole kept the challenge going gey on both days. has been held at Oglebay Resort The success continued to devel- Yellow Jackets as they are accus- the designer or something with a as the longest hole at a distance of The Yellow Jackets knew how to for the past 19 seasons. 10 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Sports Cougars Preach Defense Moorefield Layoff In Gridiron Sermon Spells Doom As yards, then two circus style catch attempts were thwarted and Mill- Rebels Reckon er was tackled on fourth down as Trinity Christian made the goal line stand at the three yard line with 4:32 left in the third stanza. Homecoming “My young guys showed a lot of heart today and really fought back out there. We will continue to grow and sometimes it is good Comeback to have the bad taste of a loss in your mouth throughout the week. East Hardy has numbers and has size which we don’t have right now. This is only the second year of the program and East Hardy has been around the block a few times and they are well-coached. They have big boys and played good. I am proud of our guys. We are a bit undersized, but I am proud of the effort that they gave. We stuck in there like a good boxer should,” Trinity Christian coach Christopher Simpson re- marked. East Hardy brought in substitu- tions to provide more experience Photo by Carl Holcomb for the younger pride of Cougars. Moorefield’s Matthew Jenkins dives for the end zone when wrestled East Hardy’s Matthew Harman down by Ritchie County’s Gus Morrison in Ellenboro last Friday. and Justin Parker made tackles, while Bryce Tharp and Gabe Photo by Carl Holcomb East Hardy’s Andrew Tharp blocks a punt by Trinity Christian’s Ben Lohmann and returns it for a Henderson deflected passes. By Carl Holcomb On second down from midfield, touchdown last Sunday in Morgantown. Trinity Christian quarterback Moorefield Examiner Moorefield quarterback Branson James Fortney-Garbart eluded See eluded Rebels defenders spin- By Carl Holcomb two minutes left in the opening a 7-nil edge with 5:01 left in the the initial backfield tackle at- A slumbering hiatus rejuvenated ning along the sidelines and dashed Moorefield Examiner frame. second quarter. tempt by East Hardy’s James the Yellow Jackets navigating their in for the 50-yard touchdown keep- After a tackle for loss by Dove East Hardy’s Ryan Fishel Shipe, but Henderson was able adventure into Ellenboro to com- er at the 5:07 mark and Tamiru’s The sermon in Morgantown and Andrew Tharp against the stripped the ball during the kick- to grab Fortney-Garbart long mandeer a 14-nil advantage over kick increased the Yellow Jackets was about having a strong de- Warriors’ Teets, James Fortney- off, but the Warriors managed to enough for Shipe to return to the Ritchie County in the opening lead to 14-nil. fense against the Warriors as Garbart made a catch for eight recover the fumble at the 16-yard scene for the final tackle forcing frame, but the Rebels responded to “I am encouraged, but I think we East Hardy bellowed out a 21-2 yards and an offsides created a line. a punt. save homecoming with a 28-21 vic- still struggled. I am as much at fault victory at Trinity Christian on first down to end the first period. Tackles for loss by Cougars The rain was coming down tory last Friday. as anybody else making sure our Sunday afternoon. A jarring hit by East Hardy’s defenders Dayton Miller, Hock- steady at this point and three “Moorefield is an imposing team guys know how to play with a lead. “Focus. I don’t know if it was Erik Flynn on Trinity Christian’s man, Flynn and Ritchie sent plays later, Trinity Christian’s and you could tell that early in the It’s not one where we can slack off the change of the week and play- Calvin Blunt caused a fumble Trinity Christian backpedaling to Finn Sinclair made an intercep- game, but we made some adjust- and move backwards, we’ve got to ing on a Sunday and the uncer- which the Warriors managed to the 11-yard line. tion off the pass attempt from ments and were able to do just continue to keep the pressure on tainty of the schedule with last recover. Boczek scrambled for about 17 East Hardy’s Damien Dellinger enough to win it,” Ritchie County and I will take the blame for that minute changes of schedule. I Dove knocked down a pass at- yards, but the Warriors still faced with a minute and change re- coach Rick Haught remarked. and fix it. These guys’ fight and grit am not going to make excuses. tempt by Trinity Christian’s An- fourth down and two yards. maining in the third quarter. “Having that many turnovers was unbelievable tonight after a That wasn’t East Hardy Foot- drew Boczek, but there was a Trinity Christian attempted a Starting the fourth quarter, a isn’t like us. We were kind of shell two-week layoff to come out here ball. We like to play fast out of roughing the quarterback penalty fake punt and East Hardy’s An- huge hit on the Warriors quar- shocked, but then midway in the sec- and play a darn good football game the gate and we have done that assessed on the sequence con- drew Tharp made an ankle tackle terback during a pass resulted in ond quarter we found some things against a good football team. We most of the time this season. No verting the third down just be- tugging at Ben Lohmann’s sock a fumble recovered by East Har- that worked. We got the momentum will fix our mistakes and come right discredit to Trinity Christian, but yond midfield. to deny advancement in the back- dy’s Matthew Harman. going the half and were hoping in back out ready to play,” Moorefield I thought we were definitely bet- East Hardy’s Dale Hockman field as the Cougars took over at On third down, the Cougars the second half to wear them down. coach Matthew Altobello comment- ter than a no score tie at the end and Mason Miller made a tackle the 13-yard line. fumbled the ball near midfield on Let’s face it, they haven’t played a ed. of the first quarter and that did for a loss on Teets. On third play of the following a spin move by Damian Iman sur- lot of games. They don’t have any “We didn’t make some stops and not show and I am not proud of Riley Mongold forced Boc- series, East Hardy’s Mason Mill- rounded by the Warriors making game legs underneath them and we they made plays. It is the same both that. If it doesn’t grab your atten- zek out of the pocket and out of er made a ten yard touchdown the recovery. made enough plays to win the ball ways, we made some plays and they tion now, it isn’t going to,” East bounds on a run yard chase. shuttle run at the 1:24 mark and Trinity Christian’s Levi Teets game. We always put a defense in made some plays. That is football. Hardy coach Devon Orndorff Two plays late on fourth down Lang’s kick created a 14-0 advan- moved the chains on a 14-yard that will help us win. We are grow- We’ve got to make them in the right commented. and 11, the Warriors decided to tage. catch to the 26-yard line. ing up and maturing and we’ve been spot. Our guys have done a great “At East Hardy, we focus on go for it and Flynn joined Hock- Trinity Christian failed to gen- The Warriors converted a in this situation before.” job dealing with this Covid-19 situ- defense. That is our heart and man for a sack. erate a first down with stops by fourth down and three on a keep- Moorefield (2-2) hadn’t played ation. They understand what is go- soul and we know we can fall The Cougars took over on Flynn, Dayton Miller and Alex er by Boczek carrying the ball since September 18 due to the CO- ing on and know at the drop of the back on our defense in times we downs at the Trinity Christian 42- Miller plus an offensive infrac- 13 yards into the red zone at the VID-19 exposure and entered the hat the season could be over and struggle like offensively today in yard line and Alex Miller gained tion leading to a punt. eight yard line where East Har- contest with as much gusto as pos- they are making sacrifices and doing the first quarter. We hang our hat a first down on a 15-yard run. The Warriors punt attempt was dy’s Josh Hahn made the stop. sible in attempt to knock down the the right things. All week watching on our defense today. It’s invalu- Two penalties backed up East blocked by Tharp, who scooped East Hardy’s Mason Miller Rebels (4-2). However, a plethora them on film, we knew it was going able today and I’m greatly ap- Hardy to the 41-yard line and the up the ball and returned it 20 and Gabe Henderson slammed of mistakes interfered with the mis- to be a fight and knew it was going preciative of that [younger kids drive came to a halt with a fake yards for a touchdown with 47 into Boczek just as he released sion. to be a long bus ride, but more im- playing time]. I am happy with a punt on fourth down and su- seconds to go in the first half and the ball. Ritchie County managed to gain portantly it was going to be a fight win. A win is a win, it is worth the per long (24 yards) as Brayden Lang’s kick extended the lead to Trinity Christian was denied a one first down on the opening drive all the way to the end. We needed same amount in the ratings. We Ritchie managed to add about a 21-0 which was carried into half- touchdown on third down as Ma- of the homecoming game, but the one more punch in the end and we played some East Hardy Foot- dozen yards. time. rio Combs leapt up for the Cou- Yellow Jackets defense was stout in will find it and we will get to it. I am ball in spurts today. We hang A poor snap resulted in a fum- Opening the third quarter, East gars interception. forcing a punt without allowing the proud of their grit and not laying our hat on not only defensive ble with the Warriors quarter- Hardy’s Brayden Ritchie grabbed The Warriors pushed the line Rebels to cross midfield. down.” stops, but defensive scores and back collecting the loose ball and a handful of Trinity Christian’s of scrimmage back defensively as Some of the opening series tack- Ritchie County must have put special teams big plays. I have to chased out of bounds for a 13- Calvin Blunt’s jersey and spun East Hardy’s Tyler Tarallo was les were by Moorefield’s Vincent butter on their hands as the ball think about back four years for a yard loss at the 19-yard line set- him backwards into the backfield tackled for losses before being Cyrus, Coleman Mongold, Matthew slipped out on the ensuing posses- blocked punt retuned for a touch- ting up third down and long. for a five yard loss after a catch. taken down in the end zone for a Jenkins (TFL) and combination sion and Moorefield’s Zaden Ston- down. We loved that, we teach Two plays later, Trinity Chris- After a couple penalties in Trinity Christian safety with 2:31 sack for Malachi Hinger and Ethan estreet made the fumble recovery at that, we rep that and it just hasn’t tian punted the ball with the Cou- both directions and a short pass, on the clock as the Cougars shut- Sines. the Rebels 30-yard line. fallen that way until today. It is so gars starting at the Warriors 33- East Hardy’s Brandon Jones out was denied, 21-2. The Yellow Jackets started on There was holding called on the exciting to see somebody execute yard line. made a diving interception at the East Hardy improved to 4-1 their own 17-yard line where quar- Yellow Jackets during a catch by that and be successful scoring for Miller made some moves cut- 44-yard line. overall this season with the win terback Branson See was taken Gavin Wolfe. us in a 14 point game, so that was ting back and forth and was fi- Dove connected with Tharp over the Warriors (0-2) on Sun- down in the backfield by Ritchie Wolf made two carries for a a huge play for us at the time.” nally tripped up by Carmello for a 37-yard pass play into the day afternoon as the sermon of County’s Graden McKinney. small gain, then Coleman Mongold Both teams went scoreless in Kniska for dive to the three yard red zone for the Cougars. defense was applied in Morgan- Moorefield fired back with a snatched a pass from See for a first the first quarter of action as the line capping off a 30-yard play for Tharp snatched another recep- town. stinger as Matthew Jenkins carried down in the red zone at the 19-yard defenses kept the end zones qui- East Hardy. tion and did a spinning move to The Cougars have no game this a bunch of Rebels in his wake on a line totaling a dozen yards. et including an interception by Dove handed the ball off to the six yard line where Blunt and Friday. The next game is at home 15-yard first down run. After an illegal procedure call, Trinity Christian’s Levi Teets on Miller on the ensuing play and he Finn Sinclair made the stop for on October 23 against Pendleton Momentum was ignited as Blake Wolfe was tackled for a loss by a deep pass by Christian Dove in- hit pay dirt and Noah Lang added the Warriors. County. Funk broke free to the outside pe- Ritchie County’s Brandon Riddle tended for Noah Lang with just the extra point giving the Cougars A pass to Lang lost a couple of rimeter dashing down the side- and Garrett Cunningham. line on a 50 yard play before being Riddle garnered a sack on the The Old Master forced out of bounds at the edge of next pay to force third down and 21. By Jay Fisher the red zone (20). Moorefield’s Blake Funk was After a penalty negated a div- forced out of bounds on a 16 yard ing touchdown score by Jenkins, a run and the Yellow Jackets brought West Virginia comes out of a Defensively, the Jayhawks ably its best weekend ever. They fake handoff maneuver by See was in the field goal unit with the ball on bye week, where I am sure their haven’t been very good either. traveled to Kansas to take on the bought by the Rebels with Jenkins the 14-yard line. focus was cleaning up some of the They have allowed 44 points on #10 ranked Jayhawks for a pair sneaking away for nine yards to the Ritchie County blocked Tamiru’s sloppiness (especially penalties) average and have given up over of matches. On Friday, they won 15-yard line. field goal attempt, but there was a that has been a big part of the 35 points each game. In the first a five set thriller, which gave the Two plays later, Jenkins con- defensive penalty setting up a fourth verted a third down with a 14-yard and one play with Moorefield going last two games. Fans should have half, they are giving up over 25 Mountaineers their first win over a good idea of whether this was points on average. They haven’t touchdown on the ground at the for it and was denied advancement a top 10 team in program history. 7:37 mark and Atikilt Tamiru added successful or not against Kansas been effective at stopping either by the Rebels taking over on downs. On Saturday, they repeated that the extra point giving Moorefield a Moorefield’s defense responded – the Jayhawks appear to be the the pass or the run. feat with another five set win. 7-nil edge. with a crushing sandwich tackle on worst team in the Big 12 by far. In short, this is a game WVU Notes: Kickoff is at 12:00 noon, A big kickoff return by Gus Mor- Ritchie County’s Wayne by Hinger Offensively, they have had should be able to control from and it will be on Fox Sports 1… rison for the Rebels plus a face and Stonestreet resulting in just trouble getting untracked. They start to finish. We should see mask penalty put Ritchie County at three yards to the 12-yard line. The volleyball team will follow scored just 7 and 14 points in another 100 yard game from the 40-yard line. The first quarter came to a close up its great weekend by hosting their first two conference games. Leddie Brown, and the passing After a meager two yard run by on a suplex style tackle by Jenkins. TCU for a pair of matches. The And while they scored more of game should be back on track. Morrison with a stop by Moore- Ritchie County converted third first is Thursday at 7:00, and the field’s Jenkins, Ritchie County’s down to start the second quarter those after the game was out of rusher right now (although Wil- We might see WVU experiment Blaine Bowie notched seven yards on a 12-yard catch by Cunningham, reach. In fact, KU has scored just a little bit – the Mountaineers second will be Friday at 6:00. The liams has more yards per carry). on a catch with Tamiru making the then the Yellow Jackets’ Hinger and 10 first half points in their first have not really had much success Thursday match will be on ES- Neither Miles Kendrick or Jalon tackle. Ethan Sines recorded a sack. three games. throwing downfield, so maybe we PNU, while the Friday will be on Daniels have been effective at Dakota Wayne picked up a first After a false start during punt for- Running back Pooka Williams will see a few more deep balls ESPN+…The women’s soccer down beyond midfield, but on mation, the Rebels executed a fake quarterback. They combine for is their most dangerous player, thrown against the Jayhawks. team won a big game at Texas the next play there was a fumble punt as Morrison dodged an initial and a potential threat to score less than 150 yards per game, and WVU, 41-10. Tech, 2-1. They host Baylor this with Moorefield’s Malachi Hinger diving attempt by Mongold and es- whenever he has the ball. Velton KU has given up 15 sacks in their A big congrats to the WVU Friday at 7:00, and that will be on smothering up the recovery at mid- caped for 57 yards into the red zone. Gardner is actually their leading three games. Volleyball team, which had argu- ESPN+. field. Continued on page 13 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 11 Classifieds Advertise in the Classifieds | $8 for 25 Words or Less | 20¢ for each word over 25 | Runs in Examiner, Weekender and HardyLive for One Week | [email protected]

SERVICES floor. 20X28 upstairs. Double lot FOR SALE check. 2 days a week. 7 hours a day. SEPTIC TANKS Pumped M & M on .45acres. Borders town park. MOBILE HOMES Must have reliable transportation. Septic Service. Call 304-851-2037. 304-851-1605. 10/21 MOBILE HOME. 1+acre. 11949 Moorefield. 304-538-7171. 10/24 tfn CARPET, VINYL, Laminates, S. Branch River Road. 14X70, CDL CLASS A driver needed. 2 WATER WELL DRILLING, and hardwood flooring of all types. 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath. New 200 years experience required. 40 cents pumping systems--geothermal sys- C & P Carpets Plus, 108 South amp service. New electric furnace per mile-Drop pay- Layover pay. 1 tems--water conditioning--mon- Fork Road. 304-538-6462. tfn and AC. New; hot water tank, gas weeks vacation after 1 year. Hos- itoring wells. 5 Generations of FOR SALE a share of Cross Knob range, refrigerator, laminte floor- pital insurance available. Call 304- experience. Frame Drilling. 304- Hunting Club. 15,000 call 304-257- ing, tub surround and toilet in 538-2071. 10/24 636-6025. tfn 4487. master bath. Must see! Call 304- A&S ENTERPRISES specializes 822-5274. 10/17 WANTED in all of your wastewater needs FOR RENT WANTED: A SHARE in a hunt- in Grant, Hardy, and Pendleton MOBILE HOMES STORAGE ing club. Call 304-851-2424. 10/17 counties. Offering septic tank A LOAD OF seasoned split fire- 2BEDROOM, 1 bath mobile *OLD FIELDS Storage* (Units pumping, grease trap pumping, wood, 15 inches long or smaller, home and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath mo- 5x10) (10x10) (10x20). Located 4.5 portable toilet rentals, A/C rest- delivered and stacked at Mathias bile home for rent. 3 ½ miles from Miles on Rt. 220 North of Moore- room trailers, Class S wastewater cabin. Contact Nan at 301-832- Moorefild. References required. field. Call 304-538-3300, 304-538- operators servicing lift stations, 0230. 10/17 304-538-2454. Tfn 2346. .tfn lagoons, WWTP and recirculating MTM STORAGE, 5x10 to 12x24. sand filters. In business for over NOTICES FOR RENT Rt. 55 East of Moorefield and 25 years. Checks, credit and debit South Fork Depot in Moorefield. ALL REAL ESTATE/properties/ cards are accepted. WV licensed APARTMENTS Storage units, retail space, office roadways owned by Richard and and insured. 304-257-9505. Tfn JOY SENIOR Apartments. In- space. 304-530-6707 tfn Katherine Phebus in Hardy Coun- come-based elderly housing. HUD HARVEST STORAGE: 5x10, ty, WV are hereby posted against FOR SALE approved. Adjacent to Senior 10x10, 10x20. Great location in all trespassing in any manner. This MISCELLANEOUS Center. PVTA available. 304-851- town. 304-530-2415 or 770-344- includes our property under/over/ 0998. Equal Housing Opportunity. A BIT OF HEAT on a cold win- 9638 tfn on/along Shoestring Hollow Drive Tfn ter morning, then a quick break- and Harmony Springs Lane. Vio- fast of bacon and eggs? We have HELP WANTED lators will be prosecuted. 10/14 the perfect kitchen range for your FOR SALE HELP WANTED: Full time bill- hde-away cabin in West Virginia’s LAND/LOT ing clerk. Must have one year of LAWN CARE mountains. Combination wood/ MOBILE HOME lots for rent experience. Apply in person at LEAF REMOVAL. J&J Lawn propane range. Best offer. 304- only (No Mobile Homes) at Ce- Love Memorial Clinic. 112 Kuyk- Service is now scheduling curb- 538-2766. 10/17 dar Manor Mobile Home Park in endall Lane, Moorefield. 10/24 side leaf vaccuming clean-ups. FOR SALE BY OWNER. 226 Petersburg, WV. Serious inquires HANDYMAN/ HOME mainte- You rake them, we’ll take them. Spring Ave. Building 50x28, Main may call 304-668-0730. tfn nace, 2 days a week. References We also offrer full lawn turf leaf and security check. Mon.-Fri. 9am- removal for those who don’t have 5pm ONLY. Moorefield. 304-538- the time to do themselves. Gutter 7171. 10/24 cleaning available. Call 304-703- CLEANING PERSON/Com- 7775. panion. References and Security

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United States of America ESTATE NUMBER: 1949 State of West Virginia County of Hardy, ESTATE NAME: ROGER LEE DEAN SR ss: EXECUTRIX: DEBRA ANN LAYTON Notice of Administration / to Creditors 144 TANGLEWOOD CT OLD FIELDS, WV 26845‑9112 Notice is hereby given that the follow- ATTORNEY: JAMES P GEARY ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- PO BOX 218 bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office PETERSBURG, WV 26847‑0218 at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV 26836‑0200. Any person seeking to im- ESTATE NUMBER: 1951 peach or establish a will must make a com- ESTATE NAME: ETHEL MAE FUNK plaint in accordance with the provisions of ADMINISTRATOR: RANDY L FUNK West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. 205 SOUTH ELM STREET Any interested person objecting to the MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑1229 qualifications of the personal representa- ATTORNEY: WILLIAM BEAN tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, PO DRAWER 30 shall file notice of an objection with the MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑0030 County Commission within 60 days after the date of the first publication or within 30 ESTATE NUMBER: 1958 days of the service of the notice, whichever ESTATE NAME: NANCY PAT HARMAN is later. If an objection is not filed timely, CO EXECUTOR: MARTY RINARD the objection is forever barred. Any per- PO BOX 66 son interested in filing claims against an WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851‑0066 estate must file them in accordance with CO EXECUTOR: DAVID RUDY West Virginia Code 44‑2 and 44‑3 and/or PO BOX 270 44‑1‑14A(10). WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851‑0270 Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- ESTATE NUMBER: 1962 out reference to a fiduciary commissioner ESTATE NAME: ETTA VIRGINIA LAWLOR unless within 60 days from the first publica- ADMINISTRATOR CTA: JOHN F LAWLOR tion of this notice a reference is requested 15 LYLE HOUSE ROAD by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor MATHIAS, WV 26812‑8173 files a claim and good cause is shown to ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H BEAN support reference to a fiduciary commis- BEAN & BEAN sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- PO DRAWER 30 missioner is listed herein, claims against MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑0030 the estate(s) must be filed in accordance with West Virginia Code 44‑1‑14A(10). ESTATE NUMBER: 1935 ESTATE NAME: Publication Date: Tuesday, October 6, DARRELL JOHN MCCOMBER 2020 EXECUTRIX: PHYLLIS P MCCOMBER Claim Deadline Date: Saturday, December PO BOX 226 5, 2020 1436 SR 259 BAKER, WV 26801‑0226 ESTATE NUMBER: 1974 ATTORNEY: JOYCE E STEWART ESTATE NAME: ROBERT THOMAS COOK 113 WINCHESTER AVE EXECUTOR: ROCKY A NELSON MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑1109 214 SIONS STREET MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑1029 ESTATE NUMBER: 1977 Continued on page 13

10/14, 10/28 2c MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 13 Legal Advertising Continued from page 12 MUNITY BANK, in the payment of a certain The real estate is assessed on the 2020 in a residential area located on Carla Dr; 243 MAPLE AVENUE Promissory Note, said Note now in default, Hardy County Land Records in South Fork JAMES PAUL GEARY II more specifically described as Tax Parcel MOOREFlELD, WV 26836 ESTATE NAME: and said Trust Deed of record in the Office District on Tax Map 345, Parcel 6.9. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 29, Map 243, District 3 (Moorefield Tax Dis- 01/02/1966 EULA VIRGINIA PLAUGHER of the Clerk of the County Court of Hardy Reference is hereby made to all instru- P. O. BOX 218 trict). The variance application was sub- Magistrate Court Case No.: EXECUTOR: County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book ments in the chain of title for any and all PETERSBURG, WV 26847 mitted by Jerson & Shirley Munguia-Ortiz 20-Ml6D-00054 JAMES RICHARD PLAUGHER 271 at page 790, on pertinent purposes. (304) 257-4155 (Property Owner Michael J. Devito). The Family Court Civil Action No.: 20-DV-53 1115 OPEQUON AVE Friday, October 16, 2020 The subject property will be sold in “AS 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 3c house dimensions for a single-wide mo- WINCHESTER, VA 22601‑5131 beginning at 11:30 AM, of that day at the IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee bile home do not meet the minimum width ORDER OF PUBLICATION Elm Street entrance to the Hardy County shall be under no duty to cause any exist- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING standards required in a residential zone, so PROTECTIVE ORDER ESTATE NUMBER: 1934 Courthouse, Moorefield, West Virginia, of- ing tenant or person occupying the subject The Hardy County Planning Commis- a variance approval is necessary from the 1. The object of this suit is to obtain pro- ESTATE NAME: JOHN DEERE SAGER fer for sale at Public Auction to the highest property to vacate said property. sion will hold a public hearing on Tues- Board of Zoning Appeals. tection from the Respondent. EXECUTRIX: MIRANDA SAGER MARKAS bidder the following described real estate: FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the day, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the Additional information may be obtained 2. The object of this publication by 8559 STONEHOUSE DRIVE All of that certain tract or parcel of real event that there are Federal Tax Liens Planning Office of the Hardy County Court at the Hardy County Planning Office -lo Class I legal advertisement is to notify ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043‑1963 estate, together with any and all improve- against the property, the United States House, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, cated in the basement level of the Hardy Respondent of the PROTECTIVE ORDER ments, rights of ways and appurtenances would have the right to redeem the prop- WV 26836. The purpose of this hearing is County Courthouse, 204 Washington prohibiting the above-named Respondent ESTATE NUMBER: 1981 thereunto belonging, lying and situate erty within a period of 120 days from the to consider a rezoning request from Resi- Street, Moorefield WV (304)530-0257. from having contact with certain individu- ESTATE NAME: VAUGHN ELLIS TWIGG south of West Virginia Secondary Route date of such sale or the period allowable dential to Industrial. 10/14 1c als. This Order may affect property and ADMINISTRATOR: 12, also known as Howard’s Lick Road, for redemption under local law, whichever The rezoning application was submit- other rights of the Respondent. Violating JONATHAN WAYNE TWIGG about 4 miles south of Moorefield in South is longer. ted by David Judy. The purpose of this Notice of Meeting this Order may subject the Respondent 29050 SR 55 Fork District, Hardy County, West Virginia, Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Sub- request is to change the zoning on the The Region VIII Solid Waste Authority to criminal sanctions. The Respondent is WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851‑ containing 6.00 acres, more or less. stitute Trustee may postpone the sale remaining tracts around the current In- Planning Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of Reference is hereby made to that Plat of by public announcement at the time and dustrial zone located along US Hwy 220 N on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Re- this Protective Order from the Circuit Clerk ESTATE NUMBER: 1947 Survey and Description of Survey prepared place designated or by posting a notice of near Reynold’s Gap Rd, more specifically, gion 8 Office Building in the Grant County of the county listed above. ESTATE NAME: by Marvin J. Hardy, PS No. 738, of record the same, and act by agent in the execu- Moorefield District Tax Map 185 Parcel 1, Industrial Park near Petersburg, WV. The TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPON- LOREN WOODROW WILLIS in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed tion of the sale. The parties secured by the Tax Map 185 Parcel 1.2, Tax Map 184 Par- purpose of the meeting will be to review DENT: ADMINISTRATOR: RODNEY L WILLIS Book 308 at pages 609 and 610, both of Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase cel 56, and Tax Map 165 Parcel 54. building repair proposals. If appearing by evidence duly taken in 10281 SMITH MTN RD which are incorporated herein for a more the property at such sale. Additional information may be obtained 10/14 1c this action that you could not be found in or CABINS, WV 26855‑9563 particular description thereof. Said Substitute Trustee was duly ap- at the Hardy County Planning Office -lo that you have left the State of West Virgin- This being the same tract or parcel of pointed by instrument dated August 5, cated in the basement level of the Hardy ia, you are hereby notified of the ORDER Subscribed and sworn to before me on real estate conveyed William Albert Flinn, 2020, and of record in the Hardy County County Courthouse, 204 Washington referenced above, a copy of which may 10/01/2020 Jr., and Maria S. Flinn by William Albert Clerk’s Office in Trust Deed Book 323 at Street, Moorefield WV (304)530-0257. Notice of Meeting be obtained at the Hardy County, Circuit GREGORY L ELY Flinn, Jr., in that deed dated April 29, page 623. 10/14 1c The Region VIII Solid Waste Authority Clerk’s office. This PROTECTIVE ORDER Clerk of the Hardy County Commission 2009, and of record in the Hardy County TERMS OF SALE will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Octo- will remain in effect until January 4, 2021. 10/7, 10/14 2c Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 308 at page $5,000.00 on day of sale and balance NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ber 15, 2020 at the Region 8 Office Build- The Respondent may appeal this Pro- 672. Also being all the interest conveyed upon closing, not to exceed thirty days. The Hardy County Board of Zoning Ap- ing in the Grant County Industrial Park near tective Order pursuant to W.Va. Code § TRUSTEE’S SALE OF Maria S. Flinn by William Albert Flinn, Jr., in Announcements made at sale take prece- peals will hold a public hearing on Thurs- Petersburg, WV. The purpose of the meet- 48-27-510, within 10 days of the date the VALUABLE REAL ESTATE that deed dated December 6, 2012, and of dence over any written notice or advertise- day, November 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the ing will be to conduct regular business. Order was entered. The undersigned Substitute Trustee record in the Grant County Clerk’s Office in ment. Planning Office of the Hardy County Court 10/14 1c Issued this 5th day of October, 2020 at will, by virtue of authority vested in him Deed Book 325 at page 363. Persons interested in the property may House, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, 10:22 AM. by that certain Trust Deed dated Decem- Included is that certain right of way as contact Tina L. Martin, Summit Commu- WV 26836. IN THE FAMILY COURT OF HARDY Kelly J. Shockey ber 14, 2012 by and between MARIA S. more particularly described on the afore- nity Bank, (304) 530-0522, or James Paul The purpose of the public hearing COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Circuit Clerk FLINN to Mark H. Wright or Bradford said Plat and as contained in the aforesaid Geary II, 104 N. Main Street, Petersburg, shall be to review a Variance request for TO: By Deborah J. Hines, Deputy Ritchie, Trustees, securing SUMMIT COM- deeds of conveyances. West Virginia 26847, (304) 257-4155. placement of a single wide mobile home EDMUND TODD GOSSARD 10/14 1c

Notice is hereby given that tax liens for the following described tracts or lots of land or LOWRY ALVIN M EST 2.48 AC TROUT POND 402.18 TENX GROUP LLC 689.40 AC SURFACE WILLIAMS 24,437.23 undivided interests therein in the County of Hardy which are delinquent for the nonpay- MAY JOHN E & ERMA M RUDDLE 2.10 AC MAY 218.27 VINIMAR REALTY LLC 20.45 AC LOT 157 SEC 9 ASH 545.78 ment of taxes for the year (or years) 2019, will be offered for sale by the undersigned MAY MELISSA P 1.24 AC LOT 9 515.38 WEESE STEVEN DWIGHT & DARBY J TROUGH RD 855.08 sheriff (or collector) at public auction at the courthouse of the county, at 10:00 AM on the MCGEE DANIEL W & JOANN C ALONG CO RT 59/2 299.78 WELCH ANDREW R WELCH POTTER RUN ROAD 368.67 6th day of November, 2020. 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Moorefield Football Continued from page 10 down strike at the 2:12 mark and yard to the Yellow Jackets 25-yard into the red zone. backed up to its own 35-yard line. made a catch for five yards. Moorefield’s Vincent Cyrus Tamiru knocked down the conver- line. Funk spun into the end zone los- Jenkins noticed a first down on Jenkins escaped a tackle at- tracked down a reverse play to sion pass as the Rebels knotted the The first half ended on a sack by ing the ball on the dive, but an il- a ten yard run, then Wolfe moved tempt by Riddle for a first down at force a fourth down, but the Reb- contest at 14-all. Moorefield’s Blake Funk with the legal motion call negated the play. the ball into Rebels area. the 31-yard line. els would convert it on a three yard Moorefield generated one first Rebels up 20-14. Funk made a dive after a run The drive stalled and a fourth There was a late hit on See and run by Wayne. down on an 18-yard run by Funk The opening series of the third to get very close to the goal line, down and short play was denied an offensive penalty offsetting the Ritchie County’s Blaine Bowie during the next possession, but quarter for the Yellow Jackets then Jenkins got the call to punch by Ritchie County taking over on former, then Jenkins stood in as scored a rushing touchdown from couldn’t gain another which result- spelled disaster as Jenkins had it in for the tie and Tamiru’s kick downs with 6:43 remaining at the the quarterback as See was given two yards out at the 7:09 mark and ed in a punt. the ball jarred loose with Ritchie placed the Yellow Jackets ahead 48-yard line. attention on the sidelines. the conversion catch by Morrison The Rebels took advantage of County’s Morgan Knight making 21-20 at the 3:32 mark. McKinney escaped one defend- The pass attempt by Jenkins was made it a 14-8 game. the field position at the 40-yard the recovery at the Yellow Jackets The Rebels collected three first er in the backfield and slipped deflected by Cunningham, then downs and entered Moorefield ter- A false start for the Yellow Jack- line with Morrison making a catch 28-yard line. around the corner for a 13-yard See came back and the next pass for 26 yard to enter Moorefield ter- However, after a shot gain and ritory in seven plays to close out run with Wolfe tracking him down ets and minimal rushing yardage went incomplete without a penal- ritory at the 34-yard line. an offsides call, Moorefield -re the third quarter as the defense of on the first down sequence at the made by Funk and Jenkins being ty despite a bump by the defender Riddle punted through the line tained possession as Morrison Cyrus, Hinger, Sines, Stonestreet 33-yard line of the Yellow Jackets. stopped by the rebels defense of running into Tamiru. for 23 yards and another Rebels fumbled the ball and Jenkins made and Funk made stops. Stonestreet slammed McKin- Riddle, Marlon Moore, Bowie and Facing fourth down and 10, first down with Wolfe making the the recovery at the 20-yard line. The Yellow Jackets had the ney down after a pitch gaining two Cunningham led to a punt from Moorefield came up inches short tackle. Jenkins picked up a couple of edge in the scoring department yards at the 25-yard line, on a reception by Jenkins with 1:16 the 25-yard line. After two incompletions with first downs carrying the ball as the about two and half more minutes Cyrus flipped Wayne over in a Ritchie County started at the deletions by Wolfe and Funk, Yellow Jackets entered Rebels ter- entering the final stanza as Ritchie suplex style move on a five-yard remaining. 43-yard line and scored five plays Ritchie County went back to the ritory. County managed to convert a play resulting in a first down. Ritchie County sealed the 28-21 spanning about two minutes and a ground game as McKinney rushed Funk gained about nine and a fourth down from 13 yards out with Cyrus slammed into Morrison homecoming victory in a kneeling half. 11 yards into the end zone for the half yards on two touches forcing Riddle taking the draw with the as the Rebels tried to keep the formation. A 25-yard third down conver- lead and the conversion failed for fourth down and inches, then Jen- help of defensive pass interference clock running, but Moorefield uti- The Yellow Jackets have been sion catch by Garden McKinney a 20-14 edge with 23 seconds left kins moved the chains. at the 9:27 mark and Wayne added lized timeouts with time dwindling struggling without having games from midfield placed the Rebels at in the half. Jenkins took another handoff the two-point conversion run put- down. to play due to the pandemic. This the Moorefield 25-yard line with a Moorefield started at the 43- and carried seven Rebels defend- ting the Rebels ahead 28-21. Moorefield took over on downs week’s game against Philip Barbo- slamming tackle by Jenkins. yard line with 17 seconds left with ers moving in his wake for a 14 A huge kickoff return by Funk at the 17-yard line with 2:26 to ur has been canceled due to Bar- Two plays later, McKinney made See launching a pass, but it was in- yards and another Moorefield first was negated on a holding pen- go and Jenkins was forced out of bour County being gold in the met- a sideline catch with tight defense tercepted by Ritchie County’s Gus down at the 25-yard line and add- alty just as he reached the Rebels bounds on a nine yard run. rics map. Moorefield is looking for by Mongold for a 25-yard touch- Morrison and returned about 40 ed another 11 yards on two carries 33-yard line and Moorefield was After a holding call, Tamiru an opponent. 14 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Governor Announces Virgin Hyperloop to Build Certification Center in Tucker Co. Gov. Jim Justice announced to- tions and high-tech sectors many environment make this site very day that West Virginia, birthplace of which Virgin Hyperloop plans attractive to Virgin Hyperloop be- of to source locally. cause they share our values for sus- Chuck Yeager the first person to tainable growth.” fly faster than the speed of sound WVU’s Bureau of Business and The anticipated reach of HCC will now be at the center of devel- Economic Research predicts the extends far beyond the state’s bor- oping the next innovation in barri- total economic impact of the ders. er-breaking transportation. center’s ongoing operation on “I am committed to building a Virgin Hyperloop announced the West Virginia economy to be consortium of universities from Thursday, Oct. 8, that it will locate $48 million annually. around the country, which will a certification facility on nearly “Today is a fantastic day for the lend their expertise to further 800 acres of land, spanning state of West Virginia, and I’d like develop the vision of hyperloop,” Tucker and Grant counties, where to be the first to officially welcome WVU President Gordon Gee it will leverage intellectual capital the folks from Virgin Hyperloop to said. “We will also create educa- and resources from West Vir- their new home,” Gov. Jim Justice tional and institutional opportuni- ginia University, Marshall Univer- said. “For years, I have been saying ties for students, faculty, and staff sity, and from across the state. that West Virginia is the best kept to be a part of this program. There “West Virginia is well posi- secret on the East Coast, is no greater learning lab than what tioned to provide a fully integrated and it’s true. Just look at this an- we will build here in West Virgin- solution that advances the nation- nouncement and all it will bring to ia.” wide opportunity for hyperloop,” our state - investment, jobs, and Marshall University has worked said Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin tremendous growth. It’s a true closely with WVU and others Hyperloop. “The engineering and honor and privilege to be selected throughout the process. scientific talent, combined with the as the site for the Hyperloop Cer- “Higher Education institutions skilled tification Center and lead the na- are hubs for research, innovation, workforce and collaborative tion in this next step forward for and talent,” Marshall University spirit we know is critical to this transportation. President Jerome Gilbert said. project, is all right here.” “When we approached Virgin “Colleges and universities help Hyperloop moves people and Hyperloop, I told them that we build and strengthen our commu- goods in pods through a vacuum would do everything we could to nities and, in this partnership with tube at speeds exceeding 600 mph, bring this opportunity to West Virgin Hyperloop, the awesome enabling travel from Pittsburgh Virginia,” Gov. Justice continued. opportunity to build the commu- to Chicago in 41 minutes or New “We look forward to working nities of the future is now at our York City to Washington, D.C. in with the Virgin Hyperloop team doorstep.” just 30 minutes. to create a lasting partnership for The West Virginia Community Walder noted that the Hyper- years to come.” and Technical College System will loop Certification Center’s role The land, owned by Western also play a key role in helping to is critical, a necessary next step Pocahontas Properties create education and job training in taking proven technology and and located near Mt. Storm, is programs. demonstrating to regulators and being donated to the WVU Foun- Sarah Biller, executive director certifiers that it works and is safe dation in partnership with Virgin of Vantage Ventures at WVU, ex- for passengers. Hyperloop. plained these partnerships will Work on the HCC is expected to “As part of this process, West- help generate additional interest begin in 2021 with a planned Wel- ern Pocahontas Properties em- in a number of innovative projects come Center, Certification Track ployed some of the world’s best starting up across West Virginia. and Operations Center, Pod Final environmental planners, includ- “This is another example that Assembly Facility, Production De- ing SWCA Environmental Con- proves we actually can attract in- velopment Test Center, and Op- sultants, Planned Environments, vestors, attract the talent, erations, Maintenance and Safety Inc., and others; to ensure this new and really reframe the conversa- Training Center. development would complement tion for our future,” Biller said. With this development, the the area’s uniqueness and beauty,” HCC will pave the way for an en- said Corby Robertson, owner of tirely new ecosystem, creating Western Pocahontas Properties thousands of new jobs across con- “This thorough planning and com- struction, manufacturing, opera- mitment to our community and

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