Former Magistrate Accepts New Position, Sets Record Straight by RACHEL C

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 VOLUME 100, NUMBER 27 PRINTED WITH RECYCLED NEWSPRINT WilliamsonDailyNews.com NEWSSTAND PRICE IS 50 CENTS Former magistrate accepts new position, sets record straight By RACHEL C. DOVE he now works for was, until the first of Staff Writer this year, managed and controlled by the West Virginia Supreme Court. Af- WILLIAMSON - “I am not employed ter Jan. 1, several county commissions by the Mingo County Commission, nor throughout the state were designated to do I make $65,000 a year,” said for- oversee a specific group or region. mer Mingo County Magistrate Eugene “I am employed through the Logan Crum, who recently resigned from the County Commission, who is respon- judicial office to become a candidate for sible for the Day Program offices and sheriff. the employees who make up their staff Crum spoke with the Daily News in Logan, Mingo, Lincoln and Boone,” about his wish to set the record straight said Crum. “We all report to our super- and squash the rumors circulating visors in Logan, and this is not affili- about the position he now holds with ated or connected to the Mingo County the Southwestern Regional Day Report Commission in any way.” Center. Crum is joined in the Day Report “I submitted a resume and inter- Center office that is housed inside the viewed just like anyone else would basement area of the Annex Building on have had to,” said Crum. “They had an Logan Street by Melissa Keyser, Pro- opening for the Mingo County slot, and gram Director; Dan Patierno, Adult Ba- I applied. With my experience in law sic Education instructor; and two con- Staff Photo/RACHEL C DOVE enforcement and the judicial system, I tractual therapists, Larry Ferguson and Pictured, from left to right, are employees with the Southwestern Re- was hired.” Melisa Ferrell. Patierno is employed gional Day Center: Dan Patierno, Larry Ferguson, Melissa Keyser and Crum explained that the program ■ Turn to RECORD/6 Eugene Crum. Rahall announces grant opportunities for local fire departments By CHAD ABSHIRE Staff Writer

Local fire departments can now apply for grants to help support themselves through the U.S. government. U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Se- curity’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now accepting applications for grant opportunities These grants, a press release from the congress- man’s office stated, would help to support local fire departments’ staffing and deployment capabilities to more effectively respond to emergencies. “The life of a firefighter requires a steadfast commitment to service and demands many sacrifices, espe- ■ Turn to FIRE/6 Delegates address Fire Chief’s Association By RACHEL C. DOVE the group, remarked how Staff Writer pleased he was to have House of Delegate mem- WILLIAMSON - Dur- ber Justin Marcum and ing their monthly meeting House Finance Chairman on Sunday , the Mingo Harry Keith White speak County Fire Chief’s As- to those in attendance. sociation received West “They discussed two Virginia legislative news different legislative bills relating to bills being pro- that, if passed, would af- Happy birthday, Charlotte posed that will effect fire fect paid and volunteer departments throughout fire departments alike,” Today is Charlotte Sanders’ birthday. She was born Feb. 1, 1921 and would have the state. said Mounts. “They also been 91-years-old. Charlotte left an impact on everyone she met during her 68 Williamson Fire De- answered questions and years of service to the Daily News. Turn to page 3A for a dedication to Charlotte on partment Chief Jerry asked a few of their own, her birthday. Mounts, who serves as to assure they have a solid the current president of ■ Turn to ASSOCIATION/10 Complete list of Mingo candidates Kiwanis announces plans for future events By RACHEL C. DOVE liamson Kiwanis board a student when K-5 announced by clerk’s office Staff Writer member Judy Hambrick, teachers from Riverside By RACHEL C. DOVE candidates have now filed. speaking about an orga- Elementary, Southside Staff Writer For the office of Magistrate, veteran WILLIAMSON - nization sponsored pro- Elementary and the Wil- incumbents Dee Sidebottom and Pam “Terrific Kids is an ele- gram that honors nomi- liamson Christian are mentary school program WILLIAMSON - Mingo county Newsome have once again thrown their nated students . choosing their nomi- residents interested in seeking public that recognizes and ac- “We get them pumped nations include traits hats into the race, along with newly ap- knowledges children up – we get them excited that begin with the let- office had until midnight on Jan. 28 to pointed Magistrate Dallas Toler. Also from grades K-5 who and enthused about be- ters that spell the word make their intentions official. Accord- seeking this office will be Chattaroy have excelled in a vari- lieving and achieving.” TERRIFIC: Thoughtful, ing to Judy Harvey with the Mingo resident, Jim Harvey. ety of ways,” said Wil- Traits looked for in ■ Turn to KIWANIS/6 County Clerk’s office, a total of 27 ■ Turn to OFFICE/10

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2 ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS State Man admits greyhound extortion try against Tomblin LAWRENCE MESSINA including the one Tomblin fam- come,” Rae said of Miner. governor, Rae and his alleged paign official. Maloney’s cam- Associated Press ily owns, trains greyhounds this Rae also told Copenhaver scheme became a last-minute paign said at the time that it had way. Rae has claimed that he that “They didn’t know any- issue in the race. no contact with any individual CHARLESTON, W.Va. had ties to the greyhound rac- thing was going on” when he Rae has lived in Florida, but named in the case. (AP) — A man admitted Tues- ing industry. admitted to emailing Maloney. at the time of his arrest he had Those emails prompted day that he threatened to release “I sent emails implying that Miner said Tuesday that been staying with his sister in Tomblin’s campaign to call on what he claimed was brutal vid- I had a tape and I would share Rae’s allegations about the vid- California while receiving psy- Maloney’s campaign to release eo footage of greyhound dogs this in an attempt to harm the eo and the industry are false. chological treatment at a Vet- any relevant information. That, killing rabbits, in a bizarre plot election,” Rae said. “From a common sense erans Affairs hospital in Palo in turn, spurred allegations from to derail the campaign of then- Rae sent a threatening mes- standpoint, how could he know Alto, U.S. Public Defender Maloney supporters that Rae’s acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin sage to Tomblin’s Capitol web- how the 2,000 to 3,000 dogs Mary Lou Newberger said dur- Sept. 29 arrest was actually an just weeks before the 2011 gu- site about the video on Sept. 18, that go through Wheeling Is- ing an earlier hearing. New- attempt to tar the GOP nominee bernatorial special election. just two weeks before the spe- land are raised, at the hundreds berger described his condition in the race’s closing days. Pleading guilty to an extor- cial general election. Rae said of farms in the dozens of states as posttraumatic stress disorder. Search and arrest warrant tion-related felony, Harry Mar- he also emailed a Wheeling- where they come from?” Miner A Navy veteran, Rae told affidavits also alleged that Rae shall Rae told a federal judge area greyhound figure, Dean said. He added, “At no point Copenhaver he began suffer- had previously attempted to ex- he had demanded $50,000 or Miner, and Bill Maloney, the would I have ever given him a ing flashbacks when he saw TV tort $22,000 from the president else would make public an al- Republican candidate in the plug nickel.” news footage of dead manatees, of the National Greyhound As- leged video showing racing race. No video has been filed as killed during Florida’s Febru- sociation by threatening to re- greyhounds trained by chas- “He was running to close the evidence in the case. But foes of ary 2011 cold snap, which release a damaging video. ing down and killing rabbits. racetracks, which would have greyhound racing say that May minded him of the body bags Tomblin won the special Tomblin’s mother breeds grey- satisfied me,” Rae said of Ma- 2010 footage shot by Rae of he handled in Vietnam. election by less than 7,050 hounds, and her family’s busi- loney. “I was using him as le- “live lure” training led a breed- Rae takes 18 medications, votes. Both he and Maloney are ness became an issue during verage with Dean Miner.” er to surrender his license with mostly for blood pressure and running again this year, with last year’s gubernatorial race. Rae had demanded that the Texas Racing Commission, post-traumatic stress disor- the governor’s office up for a The Democratic nominee, Miner collect the $50,000 from just weeks before Rae launched der, said his lawyer, assistant full four-year term. Tomblin narrowly won the spe- greyhound industry members, his West Virginia extortion plot. U.S. Public Defender Christian Rae remains free on bail cial election. including Tomblin’s family, The plea agreement with prose- Capece. pending a May 2 sentencing. Rae told U.S. District Judge Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve cutors bars Rae from filming or Filings in Rae’s case include Prosecutors have cited the John T. Copenhaver Jr. that the Ruby told Copenhaver. Rae possessing greyhound-related emails between Rae and Miner. 63-year-old’s age and health in training video was shot out-of- threatened to release the video videos or pictures until after he In several, Rae alleged he was recommending he serve a year state, but he alleged that every both to Maloney’s campaign completes his sentence. negotiating to sell the video to on home confinement. Sentenc- kennel that races at Wheeling and the media, Ruby said. After his arrest days before Maloney’s campaign and ar- ing guidelines suggest a prison Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, ‘It would jeopardize his in- the Oct. 4 special election for ranging to meet with a cam- term of up to two years. W.Va. gov proposes coal mine safety measures LAWRENCE MESSINA officials anonymously, Then-Gov. Joe Man- day that hopes to explain peared that can spread sionals, the UMWA and Associated Press and calls for reviews of chin commissioned J. that any meaningful mine rock dust in the confines other elected officials. available training for min- Davitt McAteer to inves- safety proposal must ad- of a mine’s working area. “I don’t think there’s C H A R L E S T O N , ers and inspectors. tigate Upper Big Branch. dress the issue of respon- Miners must now follow anything in the bill that W.Va. (AP) — West Vir- The House of Dele- The head of the U.S. Mine sibility. behind the mining ma- major objections have ginia would require coal gates received its version Safety and Health Admin- His investigative re- chines, scattering rock been directed toward, at operators to tamp down of the bill Tuesday, while istration during the Clin- port faulted Upper Big dust by hand. least from industry’s per- further on methane gas the Senate version de- ton administration, McA- Branch’s then-owner, “We ought to be rock spective,” Hamilton said. and coal dust levels as buted Monday. teer said he’s been asked Massey Energy Co., for dusting as we’re mining,” That would include part of the mine safety bill Several of the provi- to review both Tomblin’s allowing the conditions McAteer said. “Right a drug testing mandate. from Gov. Earl Ray Tom- sions respond to the 2010 bill and a mine safety that led to the blast. Be- now, we’re rock-dusting While operators don’t blin this session. explosion at the Upper proposal introduced ear- sides the deadly methane as we’re doing mainte- want the state-run screen- Tomblin’s proposal Big Branch mine in Ra- lier this session by House and coal dust buildup, nance.” ing to conflict with their would also follow the lead leigh County. In the worst Speaker Richard Thomp- worn and broken cutting Tomblin’s bill would own programs, Hamilton of neighboring Kentucky U.S. coal mining disaster son and others. equipment created the also require special meth- said it should help be- and Virginia by mandat- in four decades, 29 miners McAteer is scheduled spark that ignited the fuel. ane monitors on longwall cause not all companies ing drug testing for min- died after explosive meth- to discuss both bills dur- Broken and clogged wa- mining machines that test their miners. ers. It also seeks to ensure ane gas and coal dust built ing a Feb. 7 meeting of the ter sprayers failed to stop would cut power to a coal- Hamilton also said that would-be whistle- up in the underground House Judiciary Commit- a mere flare-up from be- cutting tool if the amount that Kentucky and Vir- blowers can contact state mine. tee. McAteer said Tues- coming an inferno that of that gas reaches a cer- ginia have suspended a ripped through miles of tain level. While McA- total of 2,000 miners for underground tunnels and teer had yet to assess that failing the states’ drug ADVERTISEMENT killed the 29 men instant- provision, he said existing screenings. At least some ly. technology would allow of those miners are also Later reports from the state to beyond that likely certified in West MSHA and the United standard. Virginia, and so could end Mine Workers union reach “We ought to be using up working here, he said. the same conclusions. this technology on every “A number of compa- McAteer said the concept sort of mining equipment nies have instituted man- of supervisory account- in any section of the mine datory drug testing pro- ability, recently adopted where there is gas and grams over the past few in neighboring Pennsyl- dust,” he said. years,” Hamilton said. vania, holds responsible The state Board of Coal “Not all companies have “the people who make the Mine Health and Safety followed those progres- decisions about how the helped develop that pro- sive steps. There’s some mine is to be operated, posal, which is also found inconsistency within the and how much money is in the bill co-sponsored by industry at the current to be spent on safety and Thompson, and the board time.” how much money is to would gradually phase McAteer said screen- be spent on production,” in this requirement. The ings should be done in McAteer said. industry supports that ap- an equitable way, so While he said he con- proach, said Chris Ham- that managers and su- tinues to review Tomb- ilton, a senior vice presi- perintendents are also lin’s bill, McAteer praised dent of the West Virginia screened. He said that its provision increasing Coal Association. the UMWA has opposed the amount of inert rock Hamilton said the as- mandatory testing as an dust that must be scattered sociation was part of a invasion of privacy. in mines to dampen the working group consulted “The question is, explosive potential of coal by Tomblin administra- what is the testing for?” dust. But he also called it tion officials as they draft- McAteer said. “Is it “absolutely absurd” that ed the bill. The group also done in a way that ad- no machine has yet ap- included safety profes- dresses mine safety?” West Virginia Senate kills magistrate education bill Notice is hereby given that CONSOL OF KENTUCKY, INC., 1000 CONSOL ENERGY DR, CANONSBURG, AMANDA IACONE increase education re- to amend the bill. PA 15317 has a permit on fi le with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface Associated Press quirements. No similar bill has mining of approximately 259.10 acres and has submitted an application to the DEP, 1101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV, 25601, for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number S-5038-93, to surface mine in the 5-Block, The bill would have been introduced in the Middle Kittanning, Stockton, and Dorothy seams of coal. C H A R L E S T O N , grandfathered in sitting House of Delegates this W.Va. (AP) — The magistrates and would year. The operation is discharging into Left Fork of Miller Creek, Miller Creek and Unnamed trubutary of Tug Senate killed a bill that have taken effect in Legislators attempted Fork River of Big Sandy River and is located 1.3 miles, North of Nolan in Hardee District of Mingo County, would require elected 2015. The Senate voted to increase the mini- Longitude 82°18’ 00” and Latitude 37° 45’22” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map). magistrates to have 19 to 15 to defeat the mum requirements for Surface of the area and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: an associate’s degree, measure Tuesday with- the lowest level of West Cotiga Development Company - 102 Logan Street, Williamson, WV 25661 likely ending efforts to out any debate or effort Virginia’s court system P. Pickleseimer - c/o Stephen Pickleseimer, 905 Kerry Dr., Seebring, FL 33875 previously. But the issue hasn’t garnered enough Surface of the area and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: Cotiga Development Company - 102 Logan Street, Williamson, WV 25661 Machinist and Welders wanted in support in both cham- P. Pickleseimer - c/o Stephen Pickleseimer, 905 Kerry Dr., Seebring, FL 33875 bers to send a bill to the Logan area, we offer competitive governor. Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the permit renewal application shall identify pay and benefits. Sponsor Sen. Evan the applicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above If interested please call Jenkins says he was sur- until March 16, 2012, or thirty (30) days from the date of fi nal publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until March 16, 2012, or thirty (30) days from the date of fi nal publication in the 304-946-7195 or 304-601-9122 prised by the vote. The DEP Regional Offi ce located at the address above AND in the Mingo County Clerk’s offi ce during normal if there is no answer Cabell County Demo- business hours. crat says magistrates to- please leave a message. day have more authority DEP Telephone Number: 304-792-7250 and better education is Permit Number: S-5038-93 1/25, 2/1, 8, 15 60284645 needed. A3

WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 ■ 3 Remembering Charlotte A dedication to Charlotte Sanders Special to the Daily News She was a devout Christian. I knowledgeable person I ever consider her the mother I lost 35 knew. Very honest with you A dedication to Charlotte years ago. She was so full of life when you asked her about some- Sanders from the Women on Mis- and fun to be with. I never heard thing. I loved to sit and listen to sion ladies at East Williamson her speak an ill word against any- her stories about her growing up Baptist Church one in all the years I knew her. days with her father, whom she Charlotte was an amazing - Marty S. loved dearly. She had so many woman in every sense. She was She was a great lady. Our interesting stories to tell about so beautiful - inside and out. She substitute Sunday school teacher, the past. I could listen to her for was very intelligent and always and was so knowledgeable in ev- hours. studied to show herself approved erything - especially the Bible. - Wanda S. in every area, not just the Bible. She was such an interesting per- Several years ago she gave She always kept her priorities son to be with, I counted her as a me a plastic knife and along with in order, always God first, her great friend. it, some good advice. She said if family, and right at the top was - Ollie J. you will cut lettuce with this it her job at the newspaper. I’ve She was such a hard working won’t turn brown. I use it to this never met a person who loved person and gave 100 percent of day and it really works. She put a their job as much as Charlotte herself to whatever she was in- lot of thought into everything she did. She so loved people, talking volved in. She was so much fun did, even the gifts she gave. She to them, getting to know them was such an inspiration to me in and living through their experi- on our prayer retreats and a great ences of life with them. She had a inspiration in our church. so many ways. She could build great memory, never forgot any- - Edna M. you up with just a word or two, thing. She was so intelligent on One Sunday I gave her a always had a nice compliment so many subjects. Words cannot compliment on a scarf she was for everyone at just the right describe the love she had for her wearing, and she took it off and time. She attended our prayer family, friends, church, neigh- tied it around my neck. She said, retreats for many years and was bors, coworkers and even one “Let’s see if it looks good on so faithful to be there every year. herself with no help, easier than It is really hard to do. I think of time acquaintances. She never you,” and gave it to me on the She always taught our Sunday we younger ones could do. god this every morning when I get spot. Also, she remembered my school lesson at the little chapel met a stranger, and could talk and must gave given her the strength dressed. I’ve never accomplished fellowship with anyone in any younger brother’s death from at Cedar Lakes. When we had 1951. He had died from lockjaw free time there she would always to endure that. She had such great it completely, but it is a good ex- circumstance, never a big “I” and strength to do that. She had such ercise, just don’t fall. She was a little “U” attitude. She had a way and she had visited with him and study her Bible lesson.l The year my parents in the hospital before before she died, she was very ill great strength and endurance. great lady in every sense. I loved of making everyone feel at ease She taught us all how to do the her so and we all miss her so and feel good about themselves. he died. She helped my parents at that time but she went with us She had a great and unique at- financially at that time and she and did her regular thing. I was “moonwalk” just for exercise. much. To sum up Charlotte, just titude and always was able to never forgot. Something like so amazed that morning. She One memory I have of Charlotte read Proverbs 31. That was her. converse with anyone from the that is a great memory. I loved stood in front of the stained glass was her teaching us how to stand I know that God used her in so President to the homeless and her so, she was a dear friend. We window in that little chapel all straight and keep our body in line many people’s life I wish I could make each one feel important. had some good times and good the while she was teaching, even by standing in the middle of the be half the woman she was. Her - Helen Childers memories for our prayer retreats. though she was weak, and after- floor and putting our pants on. light shines in all these ladies. It was such a pleasure to have - Wanda H. ward knelt down on her knees She had done this for years. Now, She will never be forgotten. Charlotte on our prayer retreats. Charlotte was the most to pray with us. She got up by if your over 68 years old, try this. - Helen C. Charlotte made a difference As we look at our lives we MAE ly News have seen the difference might sometimes question our- STALLARD Charlotte made as she brought selves as to whether we have the news to u s that she had fully ever made a difference in the life researched. There was never any of another person. Whether we doubt about what she had writ- know it or not, everyone makes a ten. difference in someone’s life. The Charlotte kept the history of choices we make always influ- our area alive. As we think of the ence others. Hatfield-McCoy Feud, we fol- A single positive comment or good lowed up her stories as she kept us up deed can give new meaning to someone to date on the next generations, making who is going through a difficult time. their stories personal, and bringing their The kindness shown will never be for- history to a peaceful end. gotten. A negative word or deed can Charlotte’s written words will live spoil a good day for the one who is be- on in the memory of those who were ing criticised touched by her loving, caring spirit and ADVERTISEMENT I am reminded of the story of a lit- her desire for her readers to know “the tle girl walking on the beach early one rest of the story.” May we all see the morning after a storm the previous night importance of making a difference so The beach was covered with hundreds that those who live after us will want to of starfish that had washed in with the make a difference, too. tide. As she walked along, she picked That Charlotte made a difference up the starfish and threw them back in Is evident to see the water. A man walking on the beach And the impact she had on people ev- asked “What difference does it make? erywhere You can’t save them all.” As she threw Is a part of our history another starfish in the water, the little So may we follow her example girl replied, “It made a difference to that And strive to do our best one.” To leave a legacy to others Those who read the Williamson Dai- So that many lives are blessed Fruit of the Spirit Special to Charlotte was patient in part but now she does the Daily News and kind. She did not not look through a fire- envy anything or the pos- blackened piece of glass. There is no way Char- sessions of anyone. She She sees Jesus face-to- lotte would let me write did not promote herself. face. She knows now as these things about her if She was not stuck up. She God knew her when she she was here instead of did not behave herself walked this Earth. She heaven. unseemly. She sought had faith, she had hope We became friends not her own. She could and she had love. But the over 30 years ago when be provided, by not eas- things she had most were Wally Warden asked me ily. She thought no evil. her love for her Lord, her to write for the paper. She rejoiced not in iniq- family, her church family, Charlotte became a very uity but rejoiced in the good friend and gave me truth. She bore all things, her writing, her ability to invaluable advice. Little believed all things a true track down a story and did I know that I would Christian should believe. her countless friends. one day become her and She hoped all things. (To She exhibited the Terry’s pastor. Charlotte, hope was a “Fruit of the Spirit” found I will let God’s word noun, hardly ever a verb.) in Galatians 5:22-23. We from First Corinthians 12 She endured all things. greatly miss her as does and Galatians 5 speak for Charlotte had the unfail- our whole state. Thanks, Notice is hereby given that CONSOL OF KENTUCKY, INC., 1000 CONSOL ENERGY DR, CANONSBURG, PA 15317 has a permit on ﬁ le with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface me. I could not do jus- ing, unconditional love Charlotte, for being Char- mining of approximately 203.87 acres and has submitted an application to the DEP, 1101 George Kostas tice to a proper tribute to of Christ in her life. Like lotte. Drive, Logan, WV, 25601, for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number S-5040-93, to surface mine in the 5-Block, Charlotte Sanders. all of us Charlotte knew Bro. BOB NORMAN Stockton, and Dorothy seams of coal.

The operation is discharging into Parker Fork of Miller Creek of Tug Fork River of Big Sandy River and is located 2 miles, North of Nolan in Hardee District of Mingo County, Longitude 82°17’ 37” and Latitude 37° 44’09” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map).

Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: Cotiga Development Company - 102 Logan Street, Williamson, WV 25661 Foster Foundation - 605 Ninth Street, Huntington, WV 25704 See our new J. Lambert - P.O. Box 46, Borderland, WV 25565 Consol of Kentucky, Inc. - 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

e-Edition and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: Same format as our Cotiga Development Company - 102 Logan Street, Williamson, WV 25661 J. Straton - 5521 South Western Avenue, Dallas, TX 75209 print edition B. Bronson - 1122 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25704 online @ Foster Foundation - 605 Ninth Street, Huntington, WV 25704 williamsondailynews.com Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: Visit us online at Cotiga Development Company - 102 Logan Street, Williamson, WV 25661 Foster Foundation - 605 Ninth Street, Huntington, WV 25704 J. Lambert - P.O. Box 46, Borderland, WV 25565 www.williamsondailynews.com Consol of Kentucky, Inc. - 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: Cotiga Development Company - 102 Logan Street, Williamson, WV 25661 J. Straton - 5521 South Western Avenue, Dallas, TX 75209 B. Bronson - 1122 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25704 Foster Foundation - 605 Ninth Street, Huntington, WV 25704

Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the permit renewal application shall identify the applicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above until March 16, 2012, or thirty (30) days from the date of fi nal publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until March 16, 2012, or thirty (30) days from the date of fi nal publication in the DEP Regional Offi ce located at the address above AND in the Mingo County Clerk’s offi ce during normal business hours.

DEP Telephone Number: 304-792-7250 Permit Number: S-5040-93 1/25, 2/1, 8, 15 A4

4 ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS

Editorial■ An Upward Look

Behold, follow not that which is evil “Behold, follow not that which is evil, MAE but that which is good, he that doeth STALLARD good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” (3 John 1:10) The apostle John warned the believ- ers that they should not imitate what is evil but what is good, this should be the desire of each Christian, as they strive to flee from evil, and to do what is good, The prophet Isaiah revealed that sin came into the world, when Lucifer fell from heaven, for he had said in his heart, “I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, and he will ascend above the heights of the clouds: I will be like the most High.”(Isaiah 14: 12-14) He discovered that he was not like God, so he could not compete with the Creator. In Luke 10:18, Jesus shared with the seventy men whom He sent on a mission that “I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” As Christians we must always be aware that the devil is evil and we must not give in to the tempta- tion to do that which is displeasing to God but should Giffords brings forth the power of empathy choose good that He would have us do. John tells us The better angels of our national of wrongful power are sen- STANLEY surnames as one could get in that anyone who is good is from God. Anyone who nature sometimes seem to take more timentalized to the point of CROUCH a state that has been strug- does what is evil had not seen God. If we know He is time off than we can collectively having no more than a differ- gling with the xenophobia righteous, we know that everyone who does what is stand. The assumed breaking up of ent worldview. that always comes in hard right has been born of Him. (I John 1:29) the country into ideological oppo- Were there Indian savag- economic times. The writer of Hebrews warns us that we must take nents has created legislative consti- es? Sure. But the fact is that Though a young man, he heed, lest there be in any of us an evil heart of unbelief, pation in Washington, and promotes they were not all Indians, is obviously not a child of in forsaking the living God. We must urge each other, an animus and a hostility that dis- and those who were so will- the narcissistic self-obses- as long as it is called today, so that none of us will courage seeing through ideology to ing to do them in usually had sion promoted by our popu- be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Today if the human beings who are thought other objectives, like land, lar culture. He is a superb we will hear His voice, harden not our heart, as in the to be either red or blue. water and resources. Those objec- realization of American possibility, provocation. (Hebrews 3:12-15) Gabrielle Giffords was elected tives made them as savage as any- some of which is about empathy, May we depend on the Lord to help us when we are to Congress and nearly murdered body else at whom they could point. courage and discipline. tempted to sin, and be not overcome by evil, but over- in one of the Southwestern states, Sometimes, savages are so loose This week of the State of the come evil with good. With God’s help we can do it. good old dusty Arizona, a desert between the ears that they can only Union address by President Barack made into a state almost against be described as insane. But we are Obama, many were deeply touched Poem: The Lord does not want us to give in to evil, its will. Today, even with all that too often guilty of sleeping through- by the presence of Giffords and the But to do that which is good. has happened since the winning of out troubles until awakened by announcement sent to YouTube in Because it is what He desires, the West, many think that Arizona the horrified screams that follow which she explained that resigning And we know we should. should be lived in and governed the slaughter. We now know the Tucson from Congress was important so So may we be obedient, way it was back in the supposedly massacre was committed by a man that she could work on her health. To what He would have us do, good old days. mad at the world and as savage in The health we continue to im- As we seek to do His will, The good old days were when his conspiracy theories as anyone prove in our society is a profound And new milestones we pursue. a man and his gun, a woman and committing gruesome acts in Dar- motion away from bigotry, hysteric Prayer: Dear Father, please forgive us when we fail her gun or a child with his or her fur, in Eastern Europe, in Asia, in or calm hostility, and the willing- to do the good you want us to do. For Christ’s sake. gun were a couple essential to in- Latin America. The facts now tell ness to never address problems Amen. dividual survival and the ability to us that savagery is an equal-oppor- such as gun control, which Giffords defend oneself against savages and tunity force that will push whichev- understood quite well long before murderous criminals. Those con- er individuals it can across the line she was almost murdered by a man sidered savages were once called of civilized action to gruesomely whose brain had been rotted away Indians but are now called Native savage actions against those whom by conspiracy theories, a far-too- Americans, yet the criminals, like they feel are threatening them. common national disease. all criminals, now obviously come The gunman charged with in- The apparently intense grate- in all colors, all religions and both tending to kill Giffords was in his ful emotion expressed in support sexes. At the worst moments, civili- early 20s and was identified as Jared of Giffords actually crossed party zation seems under threat. Lee Loughner. lines, colors, classes, religions and When a woman like Giffords, The men and women who dis- so on. This level of gratitude for her while delivering a political address armed and subdued Loughner when willingness to fight against what in a Tucson parking lot, can be shot he paused to reload were all self- would have been destruction had as six others were killed and a num- less and filled with a spontaneous she not had herself, her husband and ber wounded by a murderer as swift response of the highest and bravest all of the human energy provided by and ruthless as Geronimo was, the quality. those who knew her personally or question of what constitutes an ac- Perhaps the most ironic Ameri- only heard of her through the news tual savage is much more obvious. can was Daniel Hernandez, the did something we should never for- Because there was so much easily 20-year-old intern who moved get. In all, it said easily penetrating documented racism faced by Amer- through all of the hysteria and went things about the empathy at the root ican Indians, so much corruption to help Giffords, not pausing be- of civilization anywhere in the en- imposed upon them, along with dis- cause of the risk. tire world. ease and almost anything one could Hernandez was ironically Ameri- (Stanley Crouch can be reached do to the members of a supposedly can because he is as far from the ste- by email at crouch.stanley@gmail. contemptible group, such victims reotypes about people with Spanish com.) The last wasp Mitt Romney RICH century predecessor rupted by a heckler in New We’ve been taught to trust summoned all the LOWRY as Massachusetts Hampshire, he says she a let-it-all-hang-out spirit righteous indig- governor. “Salty,” lacks “courtesy,” obvi- over an ethos of emotional nation he could as he was known, ously an offense he takes restraint. Unfortunately for muster after a was of, by and for seriously. Whenever he re- Romney, if there were a Newt Gingrich ad the WASP ascen- sorts to trash talk — at one yearbook for presidential called him “anti- dancy. His family debate he promised to take candidates, he would be immigrant.” Rom- was here for centu- President Barack Obama’s deemed “Least Likely to ney blasted the ad ries. He rowed for attack on his wealth and Weep in Public.” It’s an shortly afterward in the Harvard crew “stuff it down his throat” irony of Romney’s candi- an interview: “It’s just in- team and won the Grand — it feels awkward. It is as dacy that his genuine re- appropriate.” Challenge Cup at the Hen- if the Marquess of Queens- “Inappropriate.” For ley Royal Regatta. One berry briefly strayed into a serve is taken as confirma- Romney, that qualifies as of his daughters became a mixed martial arts octa- tion of his inauthenticity. a stinging rebuke. He also horse breeder. Saltonstall gon. 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Sports .com Giants’ have big advantage with breakout receivers TOM CANAVAN carried the team for decades and four TDs in 13 games. quarter of a scoreless game. too much they have three guys AP Sports Writer wasn’t as good as usual. And if that’s not enough, the Nicks took over in the play- with a great quarterback that Four yards and a cloud of Giants found a pass catching offs, scoring four TDs in the can get down the field, throw it INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — dust turned into 2 or 3 yards tight end this season in Jake wins over Atlanta and Green short, break tackles, and take it Eli Manning has a 1-2-3 punch and that didn’t add up to a Ballard, who had 38 receptions Bay. The big plays were a 72- the distance,” he said. “So the at receiver that’s not only dy- first down. Something had to for 604 yards and four TDs. yard catch and run against the biggest thing with their receiv- namic, but highly entertaining. change and offensive coordina- “I feel it starts with us as an Falcons in a 24-2 win and a 37- ing core is they do everything Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks tor Kevin Gilbride opted to un- offense,” Manningham said. yard desperation pass before well. They’re not just a bunch and Mario Manningham give leash Eli and his receivers. “We know how good we are. halftime against Green Bay in of fast guys that know how to the Giants a pass-catching trio “It’s never bothered me to We know how we can go out a 37-20 upset of the defending run vertical. They can catch rivaling any in the NFL, and it throw the ball,” Gilbride said. and make plays and we know Super Bowl champions. short passes and break tackles could be New York’s biggest “I have always enjoyed the our potential. We’re trying to Manningham caught a 17- so we have to be ready to go, advantage on offense against challenge of being able to come play the fullest out there. Usu- yard touchdown in the 20-17 each guy on the defense; line- the New England Patriots in up with some plays ally when we overtime win against San Fran- backers, defensive line, and the Sunday’s Super Bowl. that would give our go out there and cisco in the NFC title game on secondary.” Cruz is coming off a record- guys a chance and “Once you look at play good, we a play that Gilbride and Man- The Giants’ receiving corps setting season, Nicks had an- put them in position it and see they have win.” ning drew up on the sideline to is different than the group that other 1,000-yard season and to be successful. I a receiver over there What has counter something they saw in Manning had against New Eng- Manningham is finally healthy think we have the and a bunch of dif- been so amaz- the Niners’ defense. land in the 2008 Super Bowl. after dealing with a knee injury talent level to do that ferent things, you ing about the The receivers attend a Amani Toomer has retired. much of the year. and it seemed fool- understand that’s receivers is weekly meeting with Manning Plaxico Burress is with the Jets For the inconsistent Patri- ish to keep banging an area we can ex- their abil- on Fridays to discuss upcom- after serving a nearly two years ots defense, which ranked 31st our head against cel” ity to turn short ing opponents and watch vid- in jail on a gun charge and against the pass, that’s one big the wall when we passes into big eotape of their tendencies in Steve Smith signed with Phila- headache. weren’t having suc- — Victor Cruz gains. down-and-distance situations delphia as a free agent. “Once you look at it and see cess that way to not #80 WR, NY Giants The Giants’ and what to expect when they Cruz, Nicks and Manning- they have a receiver over there take advantage of five-game win- go into certain defensive fronts ham are pretty good replace- and a bunch of different things, guys who were having success. ning streak that carried them to and alignments. ments. you understand that’s an area So it was not by design but ne- the Super Bowl is dotted with “I feel like as a group we “I had three talented re- we can excel,” Cruz said at cessity we evolved into more game-breaking plays by the re- like to make plays, we like to ceivers, who I had great faith media day Tuesday, referring of a passing team.” ceivers. get the job done,” Nicks said. to get open, there are some to the Patriots receiver Julian The numbers have been sen- In the Giants’ 29-14 win “It comes from us working similarities in that matter with Edelman, who plays nickel sational. over the Jets in the next to last hard; getting in that time with the guys now and the team, back at times. “We don’t want Manning threw for a fran- game of the regular season, Eli. We put in a lot of time off with Hakeem, Victor Cruz to force it. We want it to hap- chise record 4,933 yards, 29 Cruz used his speed to turn a the field and on the field to get and Mario Manningham,” pen naturally and take it play touchdowns and 16 intercep- 10-yard, third-down pass into the job done.” said Manning, who threw a by play and we’ll see how it tions. Cruz caught 82 passes an NFL record-tying 99-yard If the Patriots are going to game-winning pass to Burress goes and how they come out and set a franchise-record with touchdown catch and run that win, they need to find a way to in the last Super Bowl be- and play us and we’ll adjust ac- 1,536 yards receiving and nine ended with his usual salsa in limit Manning and the receiv- tween these teams. “I’m just cordingly.” touchdowns, including at least the end zone. ers. looking for matchups. If guys The Giants (12-7) have ad- five of 68 yards or longer. A week later in the 31-14 Cornerback Devin McCour- are double-teamed or they’re justed well this season. Starting Nicks had 76 catches for 1,192 NFC title clinching victory ty said the Patriots can’t let the covered; I have to have faith with a revamped offensive line, yards and seven TDs despite over Dallas, Cruz ignited the Giants’ get their running game in each one of those guys to New York quickly discovered missing a game, Manningham team with a 74-yard catch and going. get open and make some big that the running game which had 39 catches for 523 yards run for a score late in the first “If you worry about the run plays for us.” New England Patriots hope Crosby suffering from neck injury WILL GRAVES defense peaking at right time AP Sports Writer HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s concussion-like symptoms may not be due to a concussion INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — after all. Long plays, loose coverage and The Pittsburgh Penguins star said Tuesday he’s lingering injuries turned the New been diagnosed with a soft-tissue injury in his neck England Patriots’ defense into one that mimics the symptoms of a concussion but is sig- of the most generous in the NFL. nificantly more treatable. Now the puzzle of misshapen “There’s a pretty big possibility that I could be pieces seems to be fitting together at the right time. causing some of the issues and I hope that’s the case,” “I hope so,” said cornerback Crosby said. “I hope that it’ll improve and that’s hope- Devin McCourty, who spent time fully the end of it.” at safety while coach Bill Belich- Crosby and Penguins owner Mario Lemieux met ick searched for the right combi- with spinal trauma expert Dr. Alexander Vaccaro in nation. “This is the time we have Philadelphia on Monday to review a series of recent to peak. Hopefully, on defense we tests on the 2009 NHL MVP. can continue the way we’ve been Vaccaro determined an MRI and CAT scan indi- playing and take it up another cated no evidence of a fracture in Crosby’s neck — as notch because we have to.” had been rumored during All-Star weekend — instead The Patriots reached Sunday’s confirming a California doctor’s diagnosis that Crosby Super Bowl against the New York is dealing with a soft-tissue injury. Giants by beating Denver 45-10 The news came as a bit of relief to Crosby, who and Baltimore 23-20 while al- hasn’t played since symptoms resurfaced following lowing a total of 650 yards. That a loss to Boston on Dec. 5. He missed more than 10 works out to averages of 15 points months last year after taking head shots in consecutive and 325 yards. During the regular games in January, 2011. He returned on Nov. 21 and season the Patriots gave up 21.4 scored 12 points in eight games before going back on points and 411.1 yards, second the injured list. most in the league per game. ondary. He abandoned the Slater more important concerns while The tests could not determine when exactly the neck The big gainers went down, occurred. too. After allowing 70 comple- experiment early, but Edelman getting ready for the biggest game tions of more than 20 yards, near- is still there, working hard at his of his life. ly four per game in the regular new spot and becoming a target “I am not really worried about season, they gave up just four in for quarterbacks. what Mario Manningham is say- Peyton Manning says he their two playoff games. He struggled against slot receiver Anquan Boldin late in the ing right now,” he said. “I am more So what’s changed? focused on doing my job, and that has no plans to retire “We haven’t had the same AFC championship game. Giants MICHAEL MAROT receiver Mario Manningham saw is preparing right now. We will see one of the game’s most group of guys on the field on the AP Sports Writer recognizable faces. Yet defensive side of the ball for three that and viewed it as an invita- if that opportunity comes ahead of tion to enjoy himself at the Super us in the game.” it’s his shadow and the consecutive weeks all year,” line- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) question of whether Man- backer and defensive captain Je- Bowl. The Patriots were 5-3 after los- — For all the things that ning will ever play again rod Mayo said. “I think this might He accepted it with delight and ing to the Giants 24-20 on Nov. 6. are still up in the air, Pey- that looms over the sea- be the first time, so the communi- a dig. Since then, they’ve allowed 400 ton Manning is certain son’s biggest game. cation is picking up. The guys are “I hope he’s out there when we yards just four times. really coming through.” play them,” Manningham said in about this much: He isn’t “My plan hasn’t the buildup to the Super Bowl. “They went on a 10-game win ready to retire yet. changed,” he told report- Starters Patrick Chung at safety streak after we played them last and Brandon Spikes at linebacker “It’s a different stage. This ain’t “I have no plans on ers at a hotel after media were sidelined for seven weeks the regular season. That ain’t your and they’re playing extremely doing that,” he said Tues- day at Lucas Oil Stadium before returning for the final reg- real position, so we’re trying to well,” New York tight end Jake day. featuring the Giants and ular-season game. McCourty and expose you.” Ballard said. “I’ve been telling ev- Manning finds him- Patriots. “I’m on track Mayo missed two games each. He toned that down a bit Tues- erybody they’re the most under- self in a kind of limbo. with what the doctors And defensive end Andre Carter, day on media day. rated defense in the league. And The Super Bowl is being have told me to do, and the Patriots’ top sacker, suffered “I respect him as a player. I un- everybody’s like, ‘So, you guys played in his town at the I’m doing that. I’m rehab- a season-ending injury to his left derstand that he’s a good player,” are going to kill them passing.’ end of a season in which bing hard.” Manningham said. “He plays quadriceps in the 14th game. “I’m like, ‘They’re a good he didn’t play even one All the attention fo- Belichick scrambled. wide receiver and defensive back. minute. An iron man for team. They’re very underrated. cused on his condition is He made more use of a 4-3 I don’t take anything from him, 13 seasons, he’s strug- misplaced, Manning said alignment than a 3-4 and used but he plays offense.” Their front seven is good and their gling to recover from earlier in a taped inter- wide receivers Julian Edelman The super-competitive Edel- defensive backs are covering very three neck surgeries over view with ESPN. “I re- and Matthew Slater in the sec- man brushed it all aside. He has well.’” the course of 19 months. ally don’t think it will be A four-time MVP, he’s as the week goes on.” A6

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Obituariesto his Daddy and Mom- Staten. ary 14, 1926, to the late ters, 69 of Canada, Ky., Nadine Walters Jones of my, include two broth- Funeral services will Gary A. Caserta and Hi passed away Tuesday, Stone, Ky.; two neph- ers, Christian Andrew be conducted Thurs- William Justice. January 31, 2012, at the ews, Charles David Pin- Hannah and Keigan Al- day, February 2, at 1 Funeral services will Pikeville Medical Cen- son of Hatfield, Ky., and exander Hannah, both p.m. from the Chattaroy be held Friday, Febru- ter. Kendall Quinn Pinson of the home; his paternal Church of God with ary 3, at 1 p.m. at the He was born April 23, of Chapmanville; and a grandparents Earnest and Pastor Mike Bostic and Sandlick Freewill Bap- 1942, at Pikeville, Ky., host of other family and Nellie Hannah of East Terry Varney officiat- tist Church, Bruno. Buri- the son of the late Arie friends. Williamson; his mater- ing. Burial will follow al will follow at High- Dover and Lucy Elkins Funeral services will nal grandparents, Rose in the Runyon Cemetery land Memory Gardens, Walters. be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb- Whitt and Gary Pauley at Dan’s Branch with his Godby Heights, Pecks He was also preced- ruary 3, at the Pilgrim of Williamson, James Daddy and Shawn Staten Mill. Visitation will be ed in death by his twin Home Old Regular Bap- and Victoria May of Tur- serving as pallbearers. held Thursday, February sister, Bonnie Pinson; tist Church with the El- key Creek, Ky., and Hen- Visitation will be after 2, from 6 p.m. until 10 infant sister Peggy Wal- ders Richard Staton, ry and Mildred Whitt of 5 p.m. Wednesday at p.m. at the church. ters; and infant brother, Lacy Walters and Dale Williamson; his paternal the Chattaroy Church of Mounts Funeral Home Donnie Walters. Williamson officiating. great-grandmother, Net- God. of Gilbert is in charge of Ronnie was a retired Burial will follow in the tie Ratcliff of Kermit; his Online condolences arrangements. coal miner from Island Smith Cemetery, Hat- aunts and uncles Earnest may be made by going Creek Coal Company, a field, with James May, Landon Hannah and Regina Hannah, Carl to www.hatfieldfc.com. member of the UMWA Toney Collins, Steve Landon Keith Han- and Jeanetta Beckett, Arrangements have been and a faithful member Maynard, Jeff Curry, nah, the one and a half James and Angel Hosley, entrusted to the Hatfield of the Pilgrim Home Old Julian Dotson, Noah month old infant son of Jennifer Whitt, Tiffany Funeral Chapel of Toler, Regular Baptist Church. Belcher, Christopher Randy and Easter Whitt Whitt, Deanna Blanken- Ky. Survivors include one May and Cody Stepp Hannah of Williamson, ship, Katelynn Whitt, son, Mitchell Lee (Me- serving as pallbearers. passed away unexpect- William Henry Whitt, lissa) Walters of Hat- Visitation will be held edly Sunday, January 29, Shawn Staten, Joe and field, Ky.; two daugh- after 6 p.m. Wednesday 2012, in Williamson. Nora Hartley, Tiffany ters, Maria Lynn (James) and Thursday at Pilgrim He was born Decem- May, and Kayla May; May of Canada, and Home Old Regular Bap- ber 13, 2011, in South his cousins, Kyra and Rhonda Michelle Wal- tist Church with special Williamson, Ky. Kirstin Hannah, Tamera ters of Canada; seven services at 7 p.m. He was preceded in Beckett, Keyleigh Han- Maxine Justice grandchildren, Kaitlyn R. E. Rogers Funeral death by a sister, Rylea nah, Lila Hannah, Maxine Caserta Jus- Walters, Mickayla Wal- Home of Belfry is in Micah Hannah; an uncle, Jamison Hosley, Braxton tice, 85, of Crown, died ters, Christlyn Walters, charge of arrangements. Barry Chafin; and his Hosley, Kyleigh Hosley, Monday, January 30, Cassidy Walters, Chris- Online condolences at maternal grandfather, Madison Chafin, MacK- 2012, at Logan Regional topher May, Amanda www.rerogersfuneral- Robert Whitt. enzie Chafin, Cameron Medical Center. Ronnie Walters Maynard and Toney Col- home.com. Sammons, and Michael She was born Febru- lins; his former spouse, Survivors, in addition Ronnie Lee Wal-

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Walk in and above, contact Ferrell at 304- to day operations of programs Community and Technical Col- those who qualify and you do enroll – it’s that simple.” 235-0245, or Crum at 304-235- for offenders that include ad- lege. not have to be mandated or re- Patierno also said that with 0307. diction relapse prevention, “We’re very proud of their ferred to attend. a new program (SPOKES) get- Crum concluded by saying anger management, parenting progress and success, and we “Right now, we’re meeting ting ready to begin, additional he hope this information will skills, health awareness, life skills will be taught to those provide the public with the ac- skills, and several others. The have all the confidence in them in the Williamson Public Li- Day Report Center is set up to that this is only the beginning brary due to the flooding that who obtain their GED that will curate information about his work with non-violent offend- of a new way of life for them,” occurred in the basement of instruct the graduates on how job, and will lay to rest any ers who have been convicted or said Crum. the Annex Building,” said Pati- to create a resume, ensure that false assumptions and specula- who have pled to misdemeanor The program provides ser- erno. “If someone is interested proper hygiene and attire for tions. offenses. vices for offenders who are in obtaining their GED, they job interviews is utilized, and “I was hired for this job at an “Our jails are over-crowded, mandated to complete the pro- can contact me via the library what to expect during the entire annual salary of $24,000, a big the inmates are not being reha- gram by Circuit Court Judge or simply show up.” process. difference from the $57,500 bilitated and that is a waste,” Michael Thornsbury. A few of The instructor stated that “We want the graduates to I was paid as magistrate. I’m said Crum. “With the Day Re- these also serve time on the the potential student is first succeed, we want them to be- not in the market to sling mud, port program, our goal is to ed- judge’s work program. Keyser tested to see where they are come a productive asset in to- nor will I,” said Crum. “How- ucate and motivate the partici- stated that currently the pro- on an academic scale, and day’s job market,” remarked ever; if attacked or if allega- pants to leave the past behind gram is three days a week, but then are placed in classrooms the instructor. tions made against me, I will them and set a new course in after the new Matrix Model is fitted to their needs. Areas of “We also have a list of lo- respond every time. their lives.” put into place, the service will studies include math, social cal job listings, we will refer to “I just want the truth to be Crum commented about increase to five days. studies, language arts and colleges and trade-schools, as- told.” Fire awarded to local fire de- Congress proposed cut- and ensure an appropriate ing to emergencies. heart of daily life for all Similar to the hir- Americans,” Rahall said. ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 partments to support acting funds for FIRE number of trained per- tivities in two categories: grants and eliminating sonnel will be assembled ing grants, 100 percent “They are on the front cially of time, to family Hiring of firefighters and SAFER grants for hiring at the incident scene, the funding is also provided lines in times of emer- and friends,” Rahall said. recruitment and retention and retaining firefight- press release stated. for periods of up to four gency – on call 24/7 – “Local towns deserve a of volunteer firefighters. ers,” Rahall said. “With It also stated that 100 years for the recruitment willing to lay down their shot at fair competition Rahall said that the my support, those pro- percent of the actual sal- grants. lives each day for our with large cities for the funding can “help level posed cuts were reversed ary and benefits for the The application period communities. talented pool of individu- the playing field for our and the funds were re- SAFER-funded firefight- for the FY 2011 SAFER “And, when we re- als, who will commit to smaller towns,” and that stored.” ers would be fully funded Program closes Feb. 24, mind ourselves that such noble public ser- he has “long been an ar- Hiring of Firefight- for the two-year period of at 5 p.m. The FY2011 many of our firefighters vice.” dent supporter of federal ers grants help increase performance. SAFER Funding Oppor- in southern West Vir- In total, FEMA will funding to support public front-line firefighters, re- Recruitment and Re- tunity Announcement, ginia are volunteers, the award approximately safety on the local level.” hire laid off firefighters, tention grants assist vol- application materials, meaning of these words $380 million in funding However, Rahall said retain firefighters facing unteer fire departments and Get Ready Guides becomes even more pro- under its Fiscal Year (FY) that the funding was pre- imminent layoffs, or fill to increase the number are available for review found, barely describing 2011 SAFER Grant pro- viously in danger of be- positions that were va- of trained, certified, and at www.fema.gov/fire- the commitment made gram. ing eliminated. cated through attrition competent firefighters ca- grants. every day by our fellow SAFER grants are “Twice last year, the to reduce response time pable of safely respond- “Firefighters are at the West Virginians.” Kiwanis it when we come and present honor their accomplishments. Kiwanis Vice–President ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 these.” Terrific Kids is only one of Johnny Branch presided over Enthusiastic, Respectful, Re- many educational programs the meeting held at the Starlight sponsible, Inclusive, Friendly, and events sponsored by the Restaurant on Monday evening, Inquisitive and Capable. Williamson Kiwanis. The in the absence of President Dar- rin McCormick. “Each class nominates a pu- group consists of a number of Branch and several board pil, and their prizes include a local residents who are dedi- members present discussed up- certificate and a goody bag,” cated to supporting the needs coming events that included the said Hambrick. “The kids love of the youth, and who strive to “Top of the Class” award banquet that honors top graduating scholars from Mingo, Pike and Your news ... Your newspaper Martin Counties. Dates for the banquet are being considered surrounds the swimming area awareness to the educational and information will be pro- and redistributing and adding programs the Kiwanis support, vided at an upcoming meeting. a ground-rubber product that is and encourage growth and new Williamson Daily News Other subjects addressed placed around the playground membership. were an ongoing project to equipment where wood mulch The Williamson Kiwanis Community News, Sports Scores complete repairs at the William- was typically used in the past. meets each Monday evening at son City swimming pool that Branch thanked the Daily 6 p.m. at the Starlight Restau- Editorials, Church Events, Breaking News include a new floor in the recre- News for attending their meet- rant inside the Sycamore Inn. ational facility, repairs or reno- ing, and said he is hopeful that The next scheduled meeting YOUR NEWSPAPER vations to the privacy fence that positive publicity will bring will be on Feb. 6. 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WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 ■ 7 Entertainment Quiz topic: When the family competes Everyone’s heard DR. JOYCE themselves a daugh- of sibling rivalry, BROTHERS ter’s best friend have but there’s a lot no room in the rela- more to competition tionship for competi- within the family tion, they set them- than a bunch of kids selves up for failure fighting over the when daughters test same toy. Husbands the limits. Because compete with wives the best-friend mom and new babies, doesn’t want bound- new wives compete with aries to interfere with the mothers-in-law and par- relationship, she must ents compete with children compete with her daugh- in an effort to beat down ter’s friends in giving rivals or remain forever the girl her way — a los- young. This quiz explores ing battle for a parent, on the many faces of family many levels. rivalries. 4. FALSE. The image of 1. Today’s moms often Daddy’s little girl has been compete with daughters around for a long time, but by copying their fashion what was called spoiling a choices. daughter can set the girl up TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) for a difficult time dealing 2. It is fine for dads to with people and situations beat their young sons at that may be a challenge After surgery, Adele to perform at the Grammys games and sports. as she matures. Although NEW YORK (AP) — Adele formed live in five months, The spot on the Billboard chart, in- TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) the two can have a close is nominated for six Grammys, Recording Academy announced cluding “Rolling in the Deep,” 3. Moms and daughters relationship, fathers don’t and she’ll be on deck to collect Tuesday. which is up for record and song should be best friends so have to give up expecting anything she wins: The 23-year- Her sophomore album, “21,” of the year. there’s no conflict between their daughters to meet the old singer is set to perform at the has sold more than 6 million cop- The Grammys will air live Feb. them. same high standards as ev- awards show. ies in the U.S. It is nominated for 12 on CBS from the Staples Cen- eryone else. TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) Adele had surgery on her vocal album of the year and best pop ter in Los Angeles. 5. FALSE. By expect- 4. The best role for Dad cords last year, and the Grammys vocal album. The CD has three Adele will also perform at the is to spoil his little girl. ing absolute loyalty from will be the first time she has per- singles that have hit the No. 1 BRIT Awards on Feb. 21. TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) their respective families, 5. Husbands and wives couples set up situations should enlist their respec- that play into negative Review: Super Bowl online decent, won’t replace TV tive families as supporters. mother-in-law stereotypes ANICK JESDANUN service through Verizon plays, announcers and be prepared for cheers and TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) and draw in two sets of AP Technology Writer 6. Dads should make people who probably Wireless to watch on an on-screen graphics. You jeers before you see the ac- shouldn’t even be involved iPhone or an Android also get the halftime show tion. sure never to model weak- NEW YORK (AP) — in the argument of the day. phone (The game won’t be and national commercials. Also, for the first half- ness to adolescent sons. The television set won’t be Members of the extended available on the iPad). Un- NBC’s peacock logo came hour, the app will ask you a TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) the only place to watch vid- family should feel free to less you have the higher- up when my local NBC few times whether you are 7. Husbands should eo of the New York Giants excuse themselves from speed 4G service through station was showing ads for really there. The video stops hide the fact that they are and the New England Patri- battles that don’t concern Verizon, you’ll also need local merchants such as car if you don’t confirm your jealous of the new baby. ots this Sunday. For the first TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) them and to support the its V Cast video service, dealers and banks. presence. I found it disrup- time, U.S. football fans will ANSWERS: husband or wife based on which costs $3 a day or $10 As for the football, I was tive, though Verizon says be able to watch the Super 1. TRUE. While in the situation, not based on a month on top of your reg- surprised how well I was it’s to ensure that people Bowl live on a computer or past generations mothers which one is a blood rela- ular phone bill. A generous able to follow it. I wasn’t don’t inadvertently run up on a phone. had much influence on a tive. data plan or a Wi-Fi con- able to track the ball for data charges. You may be wondering daughter’s fashion choic- 6. FALSE. During ado- nection will help you avoid some of the passes and field And if you were able to whether anyone without es and little girls wanted lescence, part of the teen’s additional charges. goal kicks, but I was able snag tickets to the Super to imitate their mothers, role is to challenge the im- super-strength eyesight If you don’t have the to follow it on runs. Sure, Bowl, don’t expect to watch today the situation of- age of the father as the per- would be able to follow right phone or wireless car- the ball is small, but your the game on the phone. Ve- ten is reversed. Middle- fect icon he had been dur- the football on a tiny phone rier, or if you have a super- eyes are much closer to the rizon will block the video in age women are invading ing the child’s early years. screen. And what about the cheap data plan with low screen. So proportionally, and around the stadium to the fashion departments As part of the process of ads? After all, many people caps, you can watch for it’s somewhat comparable avoid overrunning its net- aimed at juniors in an ef- breaking away, the father tune in more for the com- free on a computer instead to what you’d get standing work. Besides, if you made all that effort to be there fort to stay young and hip. can help by allowing him- mercials than for the game. at NBCSports.com. You several feet away from the I got a chance to test the in person, you should be While this can be flattering self to show vulnerability can interact with the game TV. offering with a pair of play- watching the field, not your to their daughters, it can and occasional weakness, more that way, but you The video quality was off games and last week- phone. set up situations in which which will aid in building won’t get the same com- adequate over a cellular end’s all-star Pro Bowl. mothers are competing up the son’s identity as a mercials. connection. Some of the Although it’s impossible To get started on the with their daughters for at- strong and independent players looked more like Hotline 831-3450 1/27 & 1/30 - 2/2 to say what will happen phone, you need to install tention inside and outside young man. video game characters than $5.75 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6PM Sunday, I have found the the NFL Mobile software. the family. 7. FALSE. Although real people, reminding me MAN ON A LEDGE (PG-13) experience decent so far, The app is free; it’s the 4:35 - 7:20 - 9:35 2. TRUE. When chil- they rarely want to shat- of the early days of Internet dren are young, it is the ter the illusion of the per- but no substitute for the big software’s live video that THE GREY (R) screen. requires V Cast. You can video. Quality improved 4:30 - 7:00 - 9:30 parent’s proper role to fect new family, husbands with a Wi-Fi connection UNDERGROUND AWAKENING 3D The phone offering is get the app on the phone (R) coach, teach and educate who find themselves jeal- because more data can be 7:30 - 9:45 ous of the new baby find made possible through through the Android Mar- RED TAILS (PG-13) them so that the chil- sent without worrying about 4:05 - 7:05 - 9:40 dren can discover their the situation less difficult a collaboration involv- ket or Apple’s app store. Or ing the National Football congestion or data charges. EXTREMELY LOUD & CLOSE strengths, weaknesses and if they share their feelings you can go to http://www. (PG-13) 4:00 - 7:00 - 9:35 League, Comcast Corp.’s verizonwireless.com/nfl Video on the phone talents. When children are with their wives, while lagged the TV broadcast by HAYWIRE (R) beaten in a game or sport still being supportive. Tak- NBC and Verizon Wireless. and enter your cellphone 4:25 - 7:15 - 9:25 The nation’s largest wire- number. A text message about 30 seconds, so don’t UNDERWORLD AWAKENING 2D (R)4:45 by their father, they un- ing time for a relationship fall for any instant bets your JOYFUL NOISE (PG13) 4:10-6:55-9:30 derstand that he respects with the wife and bonding less carrier had rights to will be sent with a link to BEAUTY & BEAST 3D (R) 4:40 - 7:20 TV-watching friends try to CONTRABAND (R) 9:50 with the baby will help re- carry NBC’s Sunday night get your app. You can also their ability to try hard and make with you. If others are $2.50 Surcharge On 3D Tickets gradually improve. When solve the competitive feel- broadcasts live during the call the NFL by hitting the watching in the next room, All DLP DIGITAL they do, his congratula- ings the new arrival has regular season, as well as star key twice and dialing tions will be more mean- aroused. some games from the NFL 635. That will also get you ingful. If you answered five of Network and ESPN. The a link via text. 3. FALSE. Although it the seven questions cor- post-season games broad- The video is easy to find Extra! Extra! may appear on the surface rectly, you’re on top of the cast by NBC are an exten- once you open the app. that moms who consider competition. sion of that package. You get the full NBC That means you’ll need broadcast, including re- CARRIERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!

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CalendarFebruary 4 The Mingo Career Quest 14 will be heldof at the intenerate events office in Once you have passed Dingess beginning Au- The Lyrick Talent Center will be holding the Mountaineer Hotel Williamson DHHR of- the OPT, you will sched- gust 8, 2011 from 9:30 Quest 12 will be held at GED testing for candi- at 31 East Second Ave. fice on Wednesdays from ule and attend orienta- am to 4:00 pm Monday the Mountaineer Hotel dates who have passed in Williamson, from 8:30 to 5 p.m. tion for the GED with through Friday. You may at 31 East Second Ave. the Official Practice 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a Mingo Extended him. Candidates who call 304-235-2244 with in Williamson, from Test. For more informa- first-come-first-serve ba- Learning Center (for- have documented learn- any questions. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a tion, contact John Webb sis. Contact Lyrick Pro- merly Mingo Career and ing disabilities or other The Nolan Christian first-come-first-serve ba- at (304) 475-3347, ext. motions, Ltd. at (304) Technical Center) School handicapping conditions Academy is now accept- 13. To register for Adult 928-5085 or visit their sis. Contact Lyrick Pro- of Practical Nursing is may apply for special ing student applications. Basic Education to take website, www.lyrickpro- currently accepting ap- testing accommodations motions, Ltd. at (304) For enrollment informa- 928-5085 or visit their the Official Practice motions.webstarts.com. plications for the class which must have prior website, www.lyrickpro- Test, contact Mary Oli- April 24-25 of 2012-13. Applicants approval by the West tion call motions.webstarts.com. ver at (304) 235-2022. The Mingo Career must pass a pre-entrance Virginia Department of 304-235-2919 or 304- February 7 February 23 Center will be holding exam to be considered Education. 235-5633 or visit www. The Action In Mingo The Williamson City GED testing for candi- for the program. A $35 West Virginia Univer- nolanfwbchurch.com. (AIM) Group will meet Council will hold its dates who have passed testing and pre-registra- sity is giving away free Every fourth Monday at 4:30 p.m. at William- regular monthly meeting the Official Practice tion is required. Testing garden calendars while of each month, House son City Hall to begin at 6 p.m. in the council Test. For more informa- dates are: Thursday, Feb supplies last. Their office of Hope Food Pan- planning for the 40th chambers of city hall. tion, contact John Webb 16; Wednesday, March is located in the MIngo try on Helena Avenue annual King Coal Fes- The public is invited to at (304) 475-3347, ext. 14; and Tuesday, April County Courthouse, in Delbarton holds its tival. All members are attend. 13. To register for Adult 10. For more informa- Room 103. For more in- food giveaway. They of- March 3 Basic Education to take encouraged to attend and tion, call (304) 475-3347 formation, contact Dana fer USDA foods free of The Lyrick Talent the Official Practice new members are always ext. 16. Wright at (304) 235- charge to qualifying low- welcome. For more in- Quest 13 will be held at Test, contact Mary Oli- GED testing dates for 0309 or at (304) 235- income families. Hour of formation, contact AIM the Mountaineer Hotel ver at (304) 235-2022. May 26 2012 have been set at 0370. operation are from 10 President Mae Stallard at at 31 East Second Ave. the Mingo Career and Operation Charity in Williamson, from Williamson High a.m. to 2 p.m. For emer- (304) 235-5560. Technical Center. There Food Pantry, at New Vi- February 9 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on a School All Classes Re- gency food, call (304) is no cost for the GED sion Assembly, Hatfield first-come-first-serve ba- union Cruise Memorial 235-1678. The Williamson City test; however, all candi- Bottom, will give out sis. Contact Lyrick Pro- Day 2012 will be depart- Council will hold its dates must first pass the USDA food the last Fri- Celebrate Recovery motions, Ltd. at (304) ing Cape Canaveral May regular monthly meeting Official Practice Tests day of the month from holds weekly meetings 928-5085 or visit their 26, using Royal Caribbe- at 6 p.m. in the council noon until 2 p.m. It is each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at website, www.lyrickpro- an Cruise Lines. Cabins (OPT) before taking the chambers of city hall. GED test. To register, a free. the Chattaroy Church of The public is invited to motions.webstarts.com. locked in at group rates God. Celebrate Recov- only available until Jan. candidate must call Mary Mingo County PSD is attend. Wade Spencer will be ery is a 12-step program February 13 singing at the Leckieville 3, 2012. However, you Oliver at 235-2022 or e- now accepting applica- with an emphasis on The Mingo County Freewill Baptist Church can make reservations at mail: [email protected] tions for water service on Health Department will March at 6 p.m. There is any time within 30 days to schedule the OPT. You the Dingess Water Proj- Christianity. Everyone is be conducting a food no admission charge and of departure. For more will have to bring current ect. Those customers that welcome to attend. school at 1 p.m. at the everyone is invited. info, please contact Jen- state or government-is- signed up for water ser- The Donald Taylor Brass Tree in William- March 20-21 nifer Honaker at (304) sued photo identification vice and have paid their Community and Disaster son. For more informa- The Mingo Career 208-1260 or see our with name, date of birth, tap fee can now apply Center of North Mate- tion or to register, call Center will be holding website at http://www. and current address. to have their water me- wan is looking for vol- (304) 235-3570. GED testing for candi- galaxseaofhuntington. When calling, request ter installed. A fifty dol- unteers for their center. February 18 dates who have passed com/WHSRC/WHSRC_ information for eligibil- lar ($50.00) refundable For more information, security deposit is re- The Disabled Ameri- the Official Practice Home.html. ity requirements. She call (304) 426-8554. Ongoing also conducts Adult Ba- quired. Applications will can Veterans Chapter Test. For more informa- The Public Service sic Education classes at be accepted at the PSD’s #141, Belfry, Ky, and its tion, contact John Webb Workforce West Vir- Board of Logan County ginia will take all new the Williamson Campus office located at the Nau- Auxiliary, will have its at (304) 475-3347, ext. Public Service District regular monthly meeting 13. To register for Adult unemployment claims at of Southern Community gatuck Water Plant Mon- holds regular bi-monthly starting at 2 p.m.at the Basic Education to take its office at 300 Prosperi- & Technical College for day through Friday from meetings on the first and Belfry Courthouse. All the Official Practice tyDepartment Lane, Logan, of Environmental between those who need help to 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mingo members and honorably Test, contact Mary Oli- 10Protection a.m. and 2 p.m. Please pass the OPT. John Webb County PSD will have a third Tuesdays of each Office of Explosives and Blast- month at 6:30 p.m. at the discharged veterans are ver at (304) 235-2022. arriveing 30 minutes prior is the GED Chief Exam- temporary office set up invited. March 31 to complete an applica- iner at the Career Cen- at the field office beside District’s office at 41 Ar- February 21-22 EB-38 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lyrick Talent tion.OF BLASTING This does OPERATIONS not affect ter, 475-3347 ext. 13. Jamie’s Restaurant in mory Rd., Monaville. Revised 2/02 Notice is hereby given that Ar- gus Energy WV, LLC. Route 1 McComas Road, P.O. Box 200, Dunlow, WV 25511, phone number (304) 385-4951, surface mine permit number S-5011-07 situated in Harts Creek and Harvey Dis- tricts of Lincoln and Mingo Counties, approximately 4.7 miles northeast of Breeden, WV will be conducting blasting activities in accordance with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Depart- ment of Environmental Protec- tion. Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from "sunrise to sunset" No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com- mence on February 1, 2012 and continue through January 31, 2013. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specific area will be safeguarded from unau- thorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall be from a siren audible to at least one half mile from the blast. The warning will be given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of five (5) seconds duration with five (5) seconds between each blast. The all-clear signal shall be IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Legals Legals one (1) long Legalsblast from a siren AGRICULTURE of twenty (20) seconds dura- The Moore Auto Group is accepting applications to Notice to Creditors and Benefi- Department of Environmental tion. ciaries Protection MERCHANDISE fi ll the position of sales manager. To be successful Office of Explosives and Blast- Blasting shall be conducted in in this position, the manager should have the Notice is hereby given that set- ing such a way so as to prevent RECREATIONAL VEHICLES tlement of the estate of the fol- adverse impacts to the public following skills: strong people skills with both lowing named decedents EB-38 PUBLIC NOTICE or the environment. employees and customers and the ability to attract will proceed without reference OF BLASTING OPERATIONS AUTOMOTIVE Revised 2/02 Blasting activities will not be and hire experienced sales consultants. The manager to a fiduciary commissioner conducted at times other than REAL ESTATE SALES unless within ninety days from Notice is hereby given that Ar- those announced in the blast- should possess a basic understanding of the fi nancial the first publication of this gus Energy WV, LLC. Route 1 ing schedule except in the issues related to the sales department. Candidates notice such reference is re- McComas Road, P.O. Box event of an emergency situa- REAL ESTATE RENTALS quested by a party in interest 200, Dunlow, WV 25511, tion where rain, lightening, or should have a minimum of 2 years college education or an unpaid creditor files a phone number (304) other atmospheric conditions, and a minimum of 5 years in the automobile industry. Houses For Rent claim and good cause is 385-4951, surface mine permit or operator or public safety re- Candidates should supply 3 strong character shown to support reference number S-5011-07 situated in quires unscheduled detona- HOUSE FOR RENT to a fiduciary commissioner. Harts Creek and Harvey Dis- tions. 3 BEDROOMS LOCATED AT and experience references. This is an excellent tricts of Lincoln and Mingo FOREST HILLS KY. CALL opportunity for the right person. We are an equal Jimmie (James) Leighton Quil- Counties, approximately 4.7 2:1 606-625-8959 OR miles northeast of Breeden, opportunity employer. We offer salary plus len ANNOUNCEMENTS 859-948-3789 FROM WV will be conducting blasting 9AM-5PM. Dated this 26th Day of Jan. activities in accordance with all commission, excellent benefi ts – including Blue 2012 State and Federal Laws and Happy Ads MANUFACTURED HOUSING Cross-Blue Shield medical insurance, employer paid as approved by the Depart- life insurance, 401k, paid vacations and a 5 day work Jim Hatfield ment of Environmental Protec- PLACE YOUR CELEBRATION Clerk of County tion. AD TODAY! week. Commission of Mingo County (Only $5 for 16 words) Birth- Blasting activities will occur days, anniversaries, EMPLOYMENT 1:25, 2:1 Monday through Saturday congratulations or just be- The Moore Auto Group is also accepting applications from "sunrise to sunset" No cause. Any reason is for sales consultants. The qualifi ed applicant should blasting shall be conducted on good enough to find its way Help Wanted- General Sunday. Blasting is to com- into the Classifieds' be enthusiastic, energetic and possess good mence on February 1, 2012 The Mingo County Deputy greetings and happy ads. Call SHAFT/SLOPE CONSTRUC- customer relation skills. Candidates should provide and continue through January 304-235-4242, ext Sheriff's Civil Service Commis- 31, 2013. TION NEEDED MSHA CER- 3 strong character and experience references. We are sion will issue the examination 27 for more information. TIFIED UNDERGROUND for Deputy Sheriff on Thurs- Ten minutes prior to and im- SERVICES MINER/DRILLER, MECHAN- an equal opportunity employer and offer excellent day, March 8, 2012 at 4:00 pm mediately after each blast, all ICS, HOIST OPERATORS, benefi ts – including Blue Cross-Blue Shield medical in the Commissioners Court ELECTRICIANS, ROOF BOL- access to the specific area will Professional Services Room on the first floor of the be safeguarded from unau- TERS,CARPENTERS FOR insurance, employer paid life insurance, 401k, paid Mingo County Courthouse. thorized entry. The warning TEMP/PERM POSITIONS vacations and a 5 day work week. MCCOYS TREE SERVICE FOR SHAFT AND SLOPE signal prior to each blast shall Topping,Trimming,Removal be from a siren audible to at NEAR PIKEVILLE, KY. UN- The Strength and Ability Test Stump Removal. DERGROUND NEW MINERS will be given first, on Saturday, least one half mile from the Call 606-395-0473 No phone calls. Interested candidates should blast. The warning will be TRAINING REQ. GREAT PAY February 18, 2012 at 11:00 AND BENEFITS. SEND RE- email resumes to Daniel Moore at am, then the Civil Service Test given three (3) minutes prior to FINANCIAL detonation and will consist of S U M E TO [email protected] or will be given. You may pick up [email protected] or an application for this test at three (3) short blasts of five (5) seconds duration with five (5) SERVICES fax 205-945-1441 or call Sharon May at [email protected] the Mingo County Sheriff's Of- seconds between each blast. 205-945-1300 fice. The all-clear signal shall be 60283762 one (1) long blast from a siren ANIMALS SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1:25, 2:1,8 of twenty (20) seconds duration. Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the public or the environment. Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightening, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detona- tions. 2:1 A9

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BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Today’s Answers

FUNKY WINKERBEAN Tom Batiuk

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne

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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Let go and enjoy the moment. Don’t Feb. 1, 2012: allow a difficult situation to develop. You are full of get-up-and-go this Tonight: Only where the fun is. zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman year. Charisma, wit and energy make VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) a close to irresistible mix. Those in HHH Realize what you are expect- creative fields manifest much more ing from someone you look up to. dynamic energy and ingenuity. For the Perhaps you don’t see this person most part, your work flows. If you are realistically. Could that be possible? single, romance might be on your mind Rather than scrap about a situation, more than ever before. You could have take responsibility for your side of the several potential sweeties in your life in issue. Tonight: Others notice you. the next year. Date and make sure you LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) want the person you choose. Someone HHHH You’ll get results by pulling better easily could be around the cor- back and dealing with a problematic ner. If you are attached, the two of you situation through detachment. Plunge start acting like young lovers. People right in. You could have a problem. You delight in being around you, as you could discover that a partner or loved remind them that romance can stay one acts in a most unexpected man- alive with a commitment. GEMINI is ner. Tonight: Try something unusual or THE FAMILY CIRCUS always fun to be around. different. CONCEPTIS SUDOKU The Stars Show the Kind of Day SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Bil Keane You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; HHHH You might be surprised by by Dave Green 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult what is happening with a close partner ARIES (March 21-April 19) or loved one. You work very hard to HHHH Listen to the feedback you clear out an issue. Accept the unex- get; you might not have seen what pected at work. Work with new tech- others see. Accept different opinions nology. Your efficiency and flex count. graciously, even if they are not given Tonight: Curb sarcasm. graciously. The unexpected occurs out SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) of the blue. Curb a tendency to be HHHH Others have a way of chal- sarcastic or nasty. Tonight: Where the lenging you. Be aware of what is going action is. on with a child or loved one. There TAURUS (April 20-May 20) might be a side of you that wants no HHH Stay on top of a situation and problems. You cannot avoid the inevi- be clear about what is going on. You table. Confusion surrounds a personal might want to have a discussion involv- decision. Tonight: Let another person ing finances, with an eye to change. make the final choice. Remember, you need someone’s CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) agreement to make this happen, so cut HHH You have been working way any sharp comments. Tonight: Out. too hard for your taste. Be aware of GEMINI (May 21-June 20) another’s effort; don’t listen to hearsay DENNIS THE MENACE HHHH Your smile might not work about this person. Avoid those who are magic in the morning, but by the eve- sarcastic and demanding, if possible. Hank Ketchum ning it will. You might not want to repeat You could have quite a shake-up or the same conversation verbatim — a realization. Tonight: Choose a stress- little change could spark another per- buster. son’s interest. Examine the possibilities AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) with an open mind. Use care with those HHH You simply cannot help your- who seem to be on edge. Tonight: self — you feel good and are light and Whatever makes you smile. lively. Use care with your finances, as CANCER (June 21-July 22) you might not be seeing the situation HHH Know that sometimes it is clearly, could miscount your change or better to back up rather than get in the might actually be deceived. Understand middle of a major conflict. Your inter- your limitations, and remain upbeat. ests will be better served. Someone Tonight: Let the fun begin. you look up to becomes difficult and PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) unstable. Accept the situation, as you HHH You might not be as present might not be able to change it. Tonight: as you might like to be when deal- Burning the candle at both ends. ing with another person. Laughter in LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) your mind surrounds a decision that HHHH Look toward making a dif- could make you feel a little silly, mainly ference where it counts. Your happy because you have worried about it for and caring side emerges when dealing quite a while. Tonight: Order in. with others, especially in a group. You Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet note a conviviality that you rarely see. at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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