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ONET SECTION —10he PAGES Vol. 125 No. 175LoganTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 BUSPSanner 317-620 www.loganbanner.com — 50 Cents nside today Manchin, Tomblin re-elected Sports proposed repeal of county sheriff Republican John Raese made We just need to reach out,” Man- I House Dems take hit term limits. Obama a big part of his campaign chin told The Associated Press. Local sports Lawrence Messina Though registered Democrats against Manchin for a full six-year “Forget about our party politics. The Associated Press outnumber Republicans by nearly term in the Senate. Manchin was Start thinking about our future.” coverage 2-1 in West Virginia, GOP presi- governor when he defeated Raese, Read all Tomblin’s GOP opponent, Bill CHARLESTON — West Vir- dential hopeful Mitt Romney eas- a Morgantown multimillionaire Maloney, also invoked Obama a b o u t ily won the five electoral votes in and industrialist, in a 2010 special ginia voters on Tuesday re-elected while blaming the incumbent for y o u r the state where Obama suffers election prompted by the death of l o c a l U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and Gov. the state’s chronically poor rank- some of his lowest approval rat- U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd. ings in economic and education t e a m s Earl Ray Tomblin, both Demo- ings. Still, Romney lost the overall Manchin said whoever wins the categories. Their race marked an- a n d crats, even as they rejected Presi- race. presidency must work to unite the college dent Barack Obama’s bid for a sec- In other races, Republican can- nation. He proposed a 50-state other rematch. Tomblin was Sen- and pro ond term, but also nearly erased didates worked to link Democratic healing tour, inviting the winner ate president acting as governor games in the Democrats’ majority in the incumbents to the unpopular pres- to come to West Virginia first. following Manchin’s departure today’s Sports section! House of Delegates and rejected a ident. “I’m just so committed to that. See MANCHIN ‌| 5 Commentary Superstorm Fountain Place Sandy See what The Logan companies sued Banner has to say in to- Demolition resumes on old hospital day’s column on page 4. for flood damage Index Obituaries...... 2 Staff Report Horoscope...... 10 LOGAN — Flooding that Classifieds...... 8 occurred in the Mud Fork Opinion...... 4 Creek watershed in March prompted a Logan couple Sports...... 6 to file suit against Fountain Place companies. Listed as defendants are Weather Fountain Place Shopping Thursday Center, LLC, Fountain Sunny. Highs in the low- Place, LLC, and Fountain er 50s. Northwest winds 5 Place Holdings, LLC do- to 10 mph. ing business as Ellis Branch Quarry. The civil action Thursday night filed by Kermit and Tamra Clear. Cold with lows Johnson cites negligence in the lower 30s. North- and unreasonableness in east winds around 5 mph conducting surface mining, in the evening becoming mining reclamation and light and variable. post-mining construction. See DAMAGE ‌| 5 Friday Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. WV Democrats Light and variable winds becoming southwest around 5 mph in the after- cross party Photos by Jerry Fekete noon. An icon in the Man area is rapidly being demolished after several delays. The Old Man Hospital, built in 1956 under the UMWA and the late John L. Lewis, was later taken over by ARH Regional Hospital. The hospital, which was closed lines in election Friday night nearly ten years ago, became a public eyesore and health hazard to the residents of the town. Demolition of the Debbie Rolen Mostly clear. Lows in structure has been a slow process due to the cost of asbestos removal. It is not known what will be built on the Staff Writer the upper 30s. Light and property after the structure has been removed. variable winds. LOGAN — The much- awaited election of 2012 is Saturday through now history and voters in Veterans Day West Virginia crossed party Mostly clear. Highs in lines as they made their the upper 60s. Lows in the choices. lower 40s. West Virginia has 1,246,559 registered vot- Sunday night ers, of which 640,532 (51 percent) are Democrats. Partly cloudy. Lows in Voter turnout was less the mid 40s. than half of the total registered voters, but only Monday 10 percent less than vot- Partly sunny. A chance See LINES ‌| 5 of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. C-ville Water Dept.

Monday night lifts advisory Mostly cloudy with a 50 Martha Sparks percent chance of show- Society Editor ers. Lows in the lower 40s. CHAPMANVILLE — The Chapmanville Water/ Tuesday Sewer Department has Mostly cloudy with a lifted a boil water adviso- chance of showers in the ry for their customers on morning then partly sun- Wednesday, November 7. ny in the afternoon. Much The advisory was issued cooler with highs in the on Sunday due to a break upper 40s. Chance of rain It’s a 50-50 nation, give or take in a water line on Garretts 40 percent. Fork. Calvin Woodward and healing are coming from leaders McConnell of Kentucky was grudg- Tuesday night and The Associated Press on both sides, starting with the plea ing in interpreting the election as any Wednesday from defeated Republican rival Mitt kind of mandate for Obama, saying Coal jobs returning Partly cloudy. Lows in WASHINGTON — The election Romney that his crestfallen support- voters “have simply given him more the upper 20s. Highs in laid bare a dual — and dueling — na- ers pray for the president. time to finish the job they asked him to Pike County the lower 50s. tion, politically speaking, jaggedly to do together” with Congress, and But after the most ideologically PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) split down the middle on the presi- polarized election in years, Obama’s did not endorse his “failure or ex- — An eastern Kentucky Online Edition dency and torn over much else. It assertion Wednesday morning that cesses.” seems you can please only half of the America is “more than a collection of In New York’s bustling Times official says nearly 150 Photos and people nearly all of the time. red states and blue states” was more Square, hope, skepticism and famil- coal jobs are returning to Americans retained the fractious of an aspiration than a snapshot of iar polarities were all to be found the area. balance of power in re-electing Presi- where the country stands. when people talked about the presi- Pike County Judge- more online! dent Barack Obama, a Republican Compromise was a popular notion dent. “He may not have done a great Executive Wayne T. Ruth- House and a Democratic Senate, al- in the hours after Obama’s victory job in my mind but I kinda trust erford said in a statement You can buy photos together serving as guarantors of the and an unavoidable one, given the re- him,” said Jerry Shul. “I have faith he on Tuesday that two dif- from local events on our gridlock that voters say they despise. ality of divided government. But the will get with the Republicans and get ferent coal mines are Web site and read Slender percentages separated win- familiar contours of partisan Wash- something done.” bringing a total of about A less-flattering George Dalle- The Logan Banner ner and loser from battleground to ington were also in evidence, espe- 150 miners back to work. everyday at: battleground, and people in exit polls cially the notion that compromise mand called this “a moment of truth” for the country. “I guess we have to He cited new orders for www.loganbanner.com. said yea and nay in roughly equal means you do things my way. coal as the reason the measure to some of the big issues of As Democratic Rep. Steve Israel wish for the best now, but I still think companies are bringing the day. of New York put it, “If you refuse to he is socialism.” Democracy doesn’t care if you compromise, we are going to beat In Miami, Karen Fitzgerald, 55, back workers. win big, only that you win. Tues- you.” Israel, chairman of the Demo- wore a black dress and said she was Rutherford said he day was a day of decision as firmly cratic Congressional Campaign Com- in mourning over Romney’s defeat. hopes the move helps as if Obama had run away with the mittee, said the election showed “if “It’s an upsetting day,” she said. “boost our local econo- race. Democrats are ebullient and, you are an extremist tea party Re- But she took some comfort from her my” and is a sign that the after a campaign notable for its raw publican, you are going to lose.” Democratic friends on Facebook, trend of cutting jobs in smackdowns, words of conciliation Senate Republican Leader Mitch See NATION ‌| 5 the industry is over. A2

Page 2 — The Logan Banner, Thursday, November 8, 2012 Obituaries Sarah Cook, Ray Bryant, Clinchco, Va., she was a Freeman Funeral Home ANGIE DAVIS Collins Funeral Home of Randy Bryant, Brian Keith daughter of the late Wiley of Chapmanville is in SOUTH CHARLES- Switzer is in charge of the and Stephanie Ward; 15 and Adeline Roark. Also charge of the arrange- TON, W.Va. — Angie Ei- arrangements. great-grandchildren, and preceding her in death was ments. leen Davis, 84, of South DILLON JR., William two great-great-grandchil- her husband and father of Charleston, formerly of “Paps” — 1 p.m. today at dren. her children, Aaron Ed- LOREAN JEFFERY Cincinnati, Ohio, died No. 20 Whitman Commu- The family would like wards; three sisters, Doris MARENGO, Ohio — Wednesday, November 7, nity Church with Pastor to thank Dignity Hospice, Blankenship, Mary Blan- Lorean N. Jeffery, 85, 2012. Arrangements are Joaquine Ooten and Rev. Stephanie Hodges and Ce- kenship and Edna Burke, Marengo, Ohio, passed incomplete. Honaker Fu- Johnny Bailey officiating. cila Thomblin for all their and three brothers, Ed- away Monday, November neral Home of Logan is Burial will follow at High- care and help during our 5, 2012, surrounded by her in charge of the arrange- ward Roark, Aster Owens land Memory Gardens at time of need. and Howard Owens. loving family. ments. Godby. Dillon Jr., 83, of Services will be held at Dora enjoyed church and Born September 11, 1 p.m. Friday, November traveling. 1927, in Logan, she was a DREAMA EPLIN Whitman, died Sunday, November 4, 2012. James CONSTANCE COOK 9, at Collins Funeral Home Those left to cherish daughter of the late Allen MT. VERNON, Ky. — Funeral Home of Aracoma SWITZER, W.Va. — Chapel with Rev. Denny her memory include two and Fronie Black McNee- Dreama Eplin, 55, of Mt. Constance Alda Bowne Lambert officiating and daughters: Carole (Paul) ley. Also preceding her in Vernon, Ky., died Tues- is in charge of the arrange- Cook, 91, of Switzer, de- vocalist Lynn Vance. Burial Kutyana of Ruskin, Fla., death was her husband, day, November 6, 2012. ments. parted this life Sunday, will follow at Forest Lawn and Linda (Bill) Mauk of Douglas Jeffery; three Arrangements are incom- DINGESS, Stanley — November 4, 2012, at her Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Crooked Creek; four sons; brothers and three sisters. plete. Honaker Funeral noon today at the Evans residence. Visitation will be from Darrell (Mary) Edwards of Survivors include her Home of Logan is in charge Funeral Home and Cre- Born February 11, 1921, 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Waynesboro, Pa., Herbert daughters, Barbara Kay of the arrangements. mation Services with Rev. she was a daughter of the funeral home. (Patty) Edwards of Vermil- Clay, Shirley Mae (Carl) Leroy Spurlock officiating. late Daniel Webster and Condolences may be lion, Ohio, John (Wendy) McClary, and Pauline FRANK HORTON Burial will follow in the Myrtie Ellen Meadows left at www.collinsfuneral- Edwards of Scipio, Utah, (Paul) White; sons, Doug- GLASGOW, W.Va. — Highland Memory Gar- Bowne of Seth. Also pre- homewv.com/ and Aaron Doug (Becky) las (Janie) Jeffery, Carlos Frank Horton, 66, former- dens at Godby. Dingess, ceding her in death was Collins Funeral Home of Edwards of Monaville; Allen (Mary Jane) Jeffery, ly of Logan, died Monday, 58, of Buck Fork of Harts, her husband, Carlos Eu- Switzer is in charge of the 13 grandchildren, Roy Eugene (Vonda Lunsford) Nov 5, 2012. Arrange- died Monday, November 5, arrangements. Jeffery, and Jerry Wayne ments are Incomplete. gene Cook; son-in-law, Blankenship, Paula Alley, 2012. Evans Funeral Home Wesley Edwards, Mat- Jeffery; 17 grandchildren; Chatman Funeral Home of Charles Keith; three sisters and Cremation Services of thew Edwards, Stephen 23 great-grandchildren, Cherry Tree is in charge of and two brothers. Chapmanville is in charge Mauk, Keith Mauk, Aaron and several nieces, neph- the arrangements. of the arrangements. Alda was active in Girl Edwards, Casey Clawson, ews and many friends. Scouts for many years, Herbert Edwards Jr., Vicki Services will be held at ROBERT MENDEL RAGLAND II, Charles receiving several awards Mingus, Michael Edwards, 11 a.m. Friday, November LOGAN, W.Va. — Rob- Leroy “Bro” — 1 p.m. for her faithful duties. She Brandon Jones and Whit- 9, at Newcomer Funeral ert Mendel, 57, of Logan, today at the Ebenezer enjoyed doing yard work, ney Wagemaker, and 17 Home, NE Chapel, 3047 died Tuesday, November Missionary Baptist with scrapbooking, and geneal- great-grandchildren. East Dublin-Granville 6, 2012. Arrangements Rev. James H. Mosley Jr. ogy. She had been active Services will be held at Road, Columbus. Inter- are incomplete. Honaker officiating. Following ser- in church since 1935 when 1 p.m. Friday, November ment will follow at the Funeral Home of Logan is vices, per his request, his she became a Christian. 9, at the Freeman Funeral Marengo Cemetery at in charge of the arrange- remains will be cremated. Left to cherish her mem- Home with Ken Connelly Marengo. ments. Military honors will be ories are her four children, officiating. Burial will fol- Visitation will be held performed at the church. Charles (Arinda) Cook low in Highland Memory from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Today’s services… Ragland II, 76, of Logan, of Clarksville, Tenn., Na- DORA ELKINS Gardens at Godby. the funeral home. BRAGG, Lutreal — 1 died Thursday November than (Diana) Cook of So- PEACH CREEK, W.Va. Visitation will be from Condolence may be left p.m. today at Collins Funer- 1, 2012. Chatman Funeral monauk, Ill., Gail (Andy) — Dora Edwards Elkins, 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the at www.NewcomerColum- al Home Chapel with Rev. Home of Cherry Tree is in Bryant of Caddo, Okla., 85, of Peach Creek, de- funeral home. bus.com Arville Cline officiating. charge of arrangements. and Connie Keith of Swit- parted this life Monday, Pallbearers will be Keith Newcomer Funeral Burial will follow at The ——— zer, with whom she made November 5, 2012, at St. Mauk, Stephen Mauk, Home, NE Chapel, of Co- Bragg Family Cemetery at Condolences can be posted on the her home; eight grandchil- Mary’s Medical Center in Wesley Edwards, Matthew lumbus, Ohio, is in charge Music Bottom. Bragg, 81, Comments section, located at the dren, Michael Cook, Dawn Huntington. Edwards, Michael Jeffery of the arrangements. of Delbarton, died Thurs- bottom of each online obituary list- Cook, Serenity House, Born June 29, 1927, in and Roy Blankenship. day, November 1, 2012. ing at www.loganbanner.com Area churches host special services Nov. 5-9 Nov. 7-11 2146 and leave a message. served in the fellowship hall fol- United Methodist Church will ob- Monday-Friday Wednesday-Sunday HOLDEN — 5&6 Holden Free- lowing the service. Pastor Joa- serve Thanksgiving Sunday at 11 BRUNO — Sandlick Freewill MAN — Man Church of God will Baptist Church will have a quine Ooten a.m. Pastor Tom Beckette Baptist Church will have fellow- will have revival with guest speak- “Song and Praise Celebration” be- LOGAN — Nighbert Memo- DELBARTON — Elk Creek ship meetings with a different er Will Compton at 7 p.m. week ginning at 7 p.m. with various sing- rial United Methodist Church will Freewill Baptist Church will have speaker and special singing night- nights, 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. ers participating. Refreshments observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. homecoming services beginning ly. Pastor Bill Cantrell will be served. Pastor Larry Light Men’s Fellowship spaghetti dinner at noon with Bro. Curtis Booth Nov. 8-9 SWITZER — Switzer Church of sale begins at 12:30 p.m. Dinner speaking and the Stacy family Nov. 5-19 Thursday-Friday God will have a photo shoot with includes spaghetti, salad, bread, singing. Dinner will follow servic- Monday-Friday McCONNELL — 1st Baptist of David Gore Photography from 9 dessert and drink for $7 per per- es. Pastor Ricky Booth LOGAN — The Logan High McConnell will have a hot dog and a.m.-9 p.m. Receive an 8x10 photo son. Pastor Tom Beckette School Prayer Club is sponsor- yard sale with electronics, house- for $15. All proceeds benefit the MELVILLE — Bright Star Free- Nov. 22 ing a Thanksgiving Canned Food hold items, furniture, whatnots, youth fund. For more info, or to will Baptist Church will celebrate Thursday Drive. The donations will be used shoes, clothing, purses, Christmas purchase a photo session, call Lori Family, Friends and Thanksgiving LOGAN — Nighbert Memo- to create food baskets to assist decorations, linens, etc Pastor McCleese at 304-784-4808. Day at 11 a.m. with speaker James rial United Methodist Church will families with children that have a John E. Godby BRUNO — Sandlick Freewill Vance and special singing. Dinner have a free community Thanksgiv- difficult time making ends meet Baptist Church will have a gospel will follow services. Pastor Bazzill ing dinner at 2 p.m. in the fellow- in the Logan area. The Logan Nov. 9-11 sing. Pastor Bill Cantrell Goodman ship hall. Pastor Tom Beckette High School Prayer Club is re- Friday-Sunday questing that churches, business- HARTS — Mt. Home Freewill Nov. 11 Nov. 11-16 Nov. 25 es, organizations, and individuals Baptist Church will have revival Sunday Sunday-Friday Sunday please partner in this attempt to services with speaker Rev. Jerry MAN — New Hope Freewill MALLORY — Mallory Church LORADO — Bethel Tabernacle fight poverty in our county. Com- Bryant and special singing at 7 Baptist Church will have Rev. Joe of God will have revival services will have speaker Rev. Scotty Wat- munity donations can be made p.m. nightly. Pastor Agie Bryant Lane speaking at 2 p.m. Pastor with speaker Stephen Board. Ser- kins and singing by Sidney Watkins three ways: bring canned food Sherman Grimmett vices time is 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 2 p.m. Pastor Dewey Gore Jr. to the main office on any school Nov. 10 LORADO — Bethel Tabernacle Sun., Mon.-Fri. at 7 p.m. Pastor LOGAN — Nighbert Memo- day from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; call Saturday will have Rev. Bill Adkins speaking Shaun Walker rial United Methodist Church will Logan High at 304-752-6606 and MAN — Greenbranch Freewill and singing by Dustin Adkins at 2 set up the Christmon tree in the give the secretary directions to Baptist Church will have Rev. p.m. Pastor Dewey Gore Jr. Nov. 18 sanctuary at 6 p.m. Pastor Tom your residence and a member of Jerry Sutphin speaking at 7 p.m. MAN — Greenbranch Freewill Sunday Beckette the Prayer Club will come to your Pastor James Ellis Baptist Church will have Rev. MAN — New Hope Freewill home for food pick up, or you MAN — Man Church of God Mike Browning speaking at 6 p.m. Baptist Church will have Rev. Dec. 2 may send a monetary donation will be have a “Community Coat Pastor James Ellis Jerry Sutphin speaking at 2 p.m. Sunday to the following address, Logan Closet” from 10 a.m.-noon with a WHITMAN — 20 Whitman Pastor Sherman Grimmett HENLAWSON — Trinity High School Prayer Club, One variety of good used coats, all sizes Community Church will have a LORADO — Bethel Tabernacle Freewill Baptist Church will have Wildcat Way, Logan, WV 25601, from infants to adults; one free coat special Veterans Day Service at will have singing by Brandy Kins- State Police Chaplain Jim Mitchell which will be used to buy hams per person. If you have any ques- 10:30 am. A special Pinto Beans er at 2 p.m. Pastor Dewey Gore Jr. speaking and Good News singing for the baskets. tions, call 304-583-9703 or 304-583- and Cornbread dinner will be LOGAN — Nighbert Memorial at 10 a.m. Pastor Henry Damron What’s happening across the area

Nov. 3-26 fruit orders during normal Nov. 8 trict’s Jennies Creek/Mar- or Roger Ramey at 304- Nov. 11 Friday-Friday school hours. To order, Thursday rowbone public water proj- 752-3623 or visit www. Sunday MAN — The Man High call the school at 304-583- W. LOGAN — The Lo- ect dedication will be held nrafoundation.org LOGAN — The Ameri- School LSIC is taking 6521. gan County Board of Edu- at 6 p.m. at the Old Mar- can Legion Post 19 of Logan, cation will meet in regular rowbone (Neely Branch) Nov. 9 American Legion Post 103 session at 5 p.m. in the United Baptist Church at Friday of Chapmanville, DAV Post 39 of Harts, Vietnam Veter- Central Administrative Of- Marrowbone Creek. LOGAN — Logan High LOGAN — PRIDE School Key Club will spon- ans Post 308 of Henlawson fices. The meeting is open and the The City of Logan to the public. Community Services Inc. sor its annual fall blood will host a Single-Family will host a Veteran’s Day LOGAN — The Logan drive for the Red Cross Ceremony at the Doughboy Housing Expo from 10:30 Scottish Rite Bodies of from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Monument on Midelburg Freemasonry will observe a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 699 Strat- the LHS Student Center. Island at 11 a.m. A church table lodge at 7 p.m. in the ton Street. PRIDE’s Single- service will be held prior Masonic Temple. All mem- Family Housing Program Nov. 10 to the ceremony at 10 a.m. will assist low to moderate bers are urged to attend. Saturday and following the ceremony income families with the MARROWBONE CK. MAN — A Veterans Day lunch will be served. process of purchasing a ceremony, sponsored by — The Mingo County home. PRIDE offer’s One- Commission and Mingo The Hemlock Hills Garden Nov. 12 on-One Credit Counseling, Monday County Public Service Dis- Club, honoring all Veter- Homebuyer Education ans will be held at noon at LOGAN — The Logan and will build three homes the intersection of Rt. 10 County Genealogical Society within Logan County for and 80. All veterans, fam- will meet at the Logan Coun- families to purchase. Call ty Area Public Library on Hotline 831-3450 11/2 & 11/5-8 ily and friends are invited for more information call to attend. For more infor- Midelburg Island at 6 p.m. $5.75 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 6PM 304-752-6868 or come by mation call Patsy Tilley at Assistance will be given in WRECK-IT RALPH 3D (PG) searching for your ancestors. 7:05 - 9:30 to speak with our vendors 304-583-2026. WRECK-IT RALPH 2D (PG) and qualified staff. LOGAN — A Veterans 4:40 - 7:15 Nov. 13 HENLAWSON — The Day parade will be held at SILENT HILL: REVELATION 3D (R) Logan Area Friends of Tuesday 4:35 - 7:20 - 9:35 noon with line up begin- the National Rifle Asso- LOGAN — Logan High FUN SIZE (PG-13) ning at 11 a.m. at Logan School class of 1959 re- 4:45 - 7:05 - 9:10 ciation (NRA) will have PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 (R) Middle School. Groups, union planning committee a “fun-raising” banquet at will meet at the Logan Area 4:50 - 7:00 - 9:15 the Chief Logan Confer- fire departments, police, TAKEN 2 (PG-13) military, bands and anyone Public Library at 4:30 p.m. 4:05 - 7:30 - 9:30 ence Center from 5:30-10 who wants to participate Committee members are ask SINISTER (R) 4:30-7:15-9:40 p.m. Limited seating. For to attend. HERE COMES BOOM (PG) 4:45-9:35 more info or to purchase by walking, riding bikes, LOGAN — Logan High HOTEL TRANS 2D (PG) 4:35 tickets, call B&B Loans ATVs, cars or trucks are School LSIC will meet at 3 HOTEL TRANS 3D (PG) 7:25-9:25 at 304-752-1182; Coalfield welcome. For more info, p.m. in room 102. Teachers, FLASHBACK FILMS - $5.00 ET: EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 11-4-4 p.m. & 11/5-4 & 7 p.m. Shooters Association Jim call Roger Ramey at 304- students, parents and grand- 60363250 $2.50 Surcharge On 3D Tickets 60367057 Morrison at 304-688-2439 752-3623. parents welcome. A3

The Logan Banner, Thursday, November 8, 2012 — Page 3 5 things about W.Va. Legislature election results CHARLESTON (AP) gains. Arkansas saw Re- open Senate seat repre- than 75 votes in unofficial mained on Tuesday’s bal- become the Legislature’s — Some details from Tues- publicans take over its senting that county and returns. That gives the lot. Incumbent Delegate first openly gay member. day’s voting that decided Senate for the first time Putnam. Chris Walters GOP its largest share in Mary Poling, D-Barbour Skinner founded Fairness the entire 100-member since Reconstruction on defeated Joshua Martin, a that chamber since 1942, and the House Educa- West Virginia, a group House of Delegates and Tuesday, while balance of Democrat whose mother, when it held 44 of 94 tion chair, prevailed with that advocates for les- half the 34-seat Senate: power in its House was up Delegate Helen Martin, seats. 3,596 votes according to bian, gay, bisexual and THE CHANGING in the air. also lost in Putnam Coun- SUPERSTORM SAN- unofficial returns. transgender residents. A SOUTH PARENT-CHILD CAN- ty. DY VICTIM REPRESENTATIVE lawyer, Skinner’s cases West Virginia’s became DIDATES PARTY CONTROL Republican John Rose MILESTONE have included the Jeffer- the South’s only Legis- Delegate Ron Walters, a Republicans won 44 of Sr., killed by a falling tree Democrat Stephen son County Commission’s lature where Democrats Kanawha County Republi- 100 House seats and were limb during last week’s Skinner of Jefferson ongoing challenge of the control both chambers, can, won re-election while poised to land two more storm, received 2,973 County won an open state’s congressional re- despite the GOP’s House his son Chris captured an in races decided by less votes as his name re- House seat Tuesday to districting plan. W.Va. Winners

Here is a list of win- Brady Paxton (i), Dem House of Delegates - Sheriff: $41,000 missing ners of races in West Vir- Scott Cadle, GOP District 41 ginia. House of Delegates - Adam Young, Dem President District 14 House of Delegates - Mitt Romney, GOP Jim Butler, GOP District 42 after armored car wreck U.S. Senate House of Delegates - George Ambler, GOP Joe Manchin (i), Dem District 16 Ray Canterbury (i), LEXINGTON, N.C. (AP) — In- other car was changing lanes Mon- Governor Kevin Craig (i), Dem GOP vestigators in Davidson County are day night and hit the truck, sending Earl Ray Tomblin (i), Jim Morgan (i), Dem trying to find $41,000 missing from it off the road and into an embank- Dem Carol Miller (i), GOP House of Delegates - an armored truck following a wreck ment. The truck overturned and U.S. House - District 1 House of Delegates - District 43 on U.S. 52. spilled the money. David McKinley (i), District 17 Denise Campbell (i), The Dispatch of Lexington re- The two Brinks employees were GOP Doug Reynolds (i), Dem ports that Brinks filed a report with taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medi- U.S. House - District 2 Dem Bill Hartman (i), Dem the sheriff’s office Tuesday night cal Center in Winston-Salem. A Shelley Moore Capito Dale Stephens (i), House of Delegates - that said the money was missing hospital spokeswoman said 32-year- (i), GOP Dem District 44 from the truck. It was originally re- old Michael Gerringer of Winston- U.S. House - District 3 House of Delegates - Dana Lynch, Dem ported that all the money had been Salem is in serious condition, and Nick Rahall (i), Dem District 18 House of Delegates - recovered. 23-year-old John Baldwin of Kern- Supreme Court Kelli Sobonya (i), GOP District 47 The N.C. Highway Patrol said an- ersville is in good condition. Robin Davis (i), Dem House of Delegates - Mary Poling (i), Dem Allen Loughry, GOP District 19 House of Delegates - Secretary of State Don Perdue (i), Dem District 48 Natalie Tennant (i), Rick Thompson (i), Dem Samuel Cann (i), Dem Dem Richard Iaquinta (i), Auditor House of Delegates - Dem Glen Gainer (i), Dem District 20 Ohio authorities seize 900 Agriculture Commis- Justin Marcum (i), Tim Miley (i), Dem sioner Dem Danny Hamrick, GOP Walt Helmick, Dem House of Delegates - House of Delegates - pounds of pot, arrest two Attorney General District 21 District 49 Patrick Morrisey, GOP Harry White (i), Dem Mike Manypenny (i), FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Undercover sically, in one transaction we ensured that Treasurer House of Delegates - Dem sheriff’s deputies in southwestern Ohio’s this 937 pounds doesn’t get distributed in John Perdue (i), Dem District 22 House of Delegates - Butler County seized 937 pounds of mari- our area, and I’m sure it’s probably made State Senate - District Jeff Eldridge, Dem District 50 juana after they intercepted the large ship- some drug dealers upset that their prod- 1 Josh Stowers (i), Dem Mike Caputo (i), Dem Jack Yost (i), Dem ment from Mexico and posed as drug traf- uct is now in our hands.” House of Delegates - Linda Longstreth (i), fickers, officials said Wednesday. State Senate - District District 23 Baldomero Orozco-Ruiz, 23, and Ar- 4 Dem Sheriff’s officials said they believe the mando Camacho-Lopez, 31, both of Mex- Joshua Nelson, GOP Tim Manchin (i), Dem Tuesday night seizure is the largest pot Mitch Carmichael, House of Delegates - ico, were being held in Butler County jail GOP House of Delegates - bust in the county’s history and estimate on $1 million bonds. It’s unclear whether District 27 District 51 State Senate - District Joe Ellington (i), GOP the marijuana to be worth $1.1 million. they have attorneys yet. Anthony Barill (i), Sgt. Monte Mayer said deputies inter- 6 Marty Gearheart (i), Such a large marijuana seizure is rela- Dem cepted the shipment and went undercover Bill Cole, GOP GOP to deliver the drugs to their intended re- tively rare but not unprecedented in Ohio. State Senate - District John Shott, GOP Barbara Fleischauer cipients at an empty storefront in Fair- In February 2011, Ohio State Highway 8 House of Delegates - (i), Dem Chris Walters, GOP field, about 15 miles north of Cincinnati. Patrol troopers seized 871 pounds of mar- District 28 Charlene Marshall (i), State Senate - District He declined to say how deputies intercept- ijuana and arrested a Mexican man after Roy Cooper, GOP Dem 9 ed the drugs. they stopped his pickup truck on Inter- John O’Neal (i), GOP Cindy Frich, GOP Daniel Hall, Dem He said two men waiting at the store- state 70 outside of Dayton. House of Delegates - Amanda Pasdon (i), In August, troopers seized 570 pounds State Senate - District District 29 GOP front accepted the delivery and were im- 11 of marijuana and arrested two Cincinnati Ricky Moye (i), Dem House of Delegates - mediately arrested on charges of drug traf- Clark Barnes (i), GOP ficking and possession. men after a traffic stop on Interstate 275 House of Delegates - District 52 State Senate - District District 30 “We surprised them,” Mayer said. “Ba- in the Cincinnati area. 13 Larry Williams (i), Linda Sumner (i), Roman Prezioso (i), Dem GOP Dem House of Delegates - House of Delegates - State Senate - District District 53 District 31 Is son being bullied or not? 15 Randy Smith, GOP Karen Arvon, GOP Craig Blair, GOP House of Delegates - House of Delegates - Dear Dr. adults found to worry about during State Senate - District District 32 District 55 B r o t h e r s : almost uni- pregnancy, and I imagine 16 Isaac Sponaugle, Dem My husband versal agree- many moms consider the Herb Snyder (i), Dem Dave Perry (i), Dem John Pino (i), Dem House of Delegates - and I are hav- ment that pacifier a standard tool House of Delegates - District 56 ing an argu- threatening District 1 Margaret Staggers (i), for babies and toddlers. Dem Gary Howell (i), GOP ment about a student’s But there have always Ronnie Jones (i), Dem House of Delegates - Randy Swartzmiller House of Delegates - whether our physical safe- been a few concerns District 57 (i), Dem District 35 son is be- ty is bullying; about them, besides the Doug Skaff (i), Dem Ruth Rowan (i), GOP ing bullied the numbers House of Delegates - usual one of how to get Eric Nelson (i), GOP House of Delegates - at school. I were much District 2 the kids to give them up! Suzette Raines, GOP District 61 say he is, and lower for em- Phillip Diserio (i), Research has raised den- House of Delegates - Jason Barrett, Dem my husband b a r ra s s i n g , Dem tal issues and the pos- House of Delegates - District 36 House of Delegates - says he’s not. humiliating Nancy Guthrie (i), Our son is in or gossip- sible interference with District 3 District 65 establishing breastfeed- Ryan Ferns (i), Dem Dem Tiffany Lawrence (i), sixth grade, ing about a Mark Hunt (i), Dem Ask Dr. Brothers ing, and there also has Erikka Storch (i), GOP Dem and while student. And Danny Wells (i), Dem Syndicated been concern about ear House of Delegates - House of Delegates - he’s never Columnist social isola- District 4 House of Delegates - been sur- tion was seen infections. Three sepa- District 37 District 66 rate investigations by the Mike Ferro (i), Dem Paul Espinosa, GOP rounded by as bullying David Evans, GOP Meshea Poore (i), Dem friends, he seems pretty by only 48 percent of the University of Michigan House of Delegates - House of Delegates - House of Delegates - District 67 isolated this year. He’s people surveyed. Unfor- have raised the possibil- District 5 District 38 gotten pretty quiet, and tunately, social isolation ity that pacifiers also Dave Pethtel (i), Dem Patrick Lane (i), GOP Stephen Skinner, Dem it’s hard to get him to can lead to very serious can contribute to stunt- House of Delegates - House of Delegates - Amendment 1 - Repeal admit anything, but he consequences, including children’s emotional District 6 District 39 Term Limits Sheriff says kids don’t like him. ing suicide. Rather than growth, as reported in William Romine (i), Ron Walters (i), GOP Against, My husband says that if bicker about semantics, the journal Basic and Ap- GOP he hasn’t had things sto- you and your husband plied Social Psychology. House of Delegates - len or hasn’t been beaten need to intervene and How is this possible? District 8 up, we should just let it talk to your son’s teach- Researchers say that the Bill Anderson (i), GOP House of Delegates - go. — C.D. ers and guidance per- early years, especially Dear C.D.: It’s hard to sonnel, as well as other District 9 the pre-verbal ones, are Anna Border (i), GOP deal with middle-school parents, to try to get a important ones for ba- kids, even under ideal better picture of what is House of Delegates - bies to learn to imitate conditions, because they going on. Being proac- District 10 th and mimic the sounds of Saturday, November 10 change so much physi- tive can help your son. Dan Poling (i), Dem cally and emotionally as * * * speech patterns as well Tom Azinger (i), GOP they mature. Best friends Dear Dr. Brothers: My as facial expressions of John Ellem (i), GOP 7:00 p.m. House of Delegates - in elementary school can girlfriends threw me a their caregivers and family members. Accord- District 11 become strangers virtual- baby shower, and among Bob Ashley (i), GOP ly overnight. Hormones the gifts I received were ing to these new stud- Central United Baptist Church ies, limiting the child’s House of Delegates - Holden Road, Logan, WV and social competition several cute and color- District 12 run rampant, and young- ful pacifiers. Several of mimicking responses by Steve Westfall, GOP sters may withdraw from their toddlers were using literally plugging up his House of Delegates - their formerly open com- them, and all the moms mouth can interfere with District 13 Featuring Over 75 munication with parents. said they are very helpful the ability to understand That said, the situation in keeping the kids calm and explore emotions — Gospel Music Artists is a lot more complicated and helping them go to especially in boys, who We Pay Top $ (Gaither Style Choir) when bullying occurs. sleep. But my husband usually are not encour- They may clam up alto- and I are wondering if aged to express emo- For Scrap GOLD! gether and try to hide there are any drawbacks tions in other ways. So Enjoy an Evening of Worship and Praise! Try us before you sell!! the situation from their to using them for our even though the pacifiers We guarantee to pay parents. So you are right son. We want the best are cute, you might want Admission is Free! to take the clues seri- for him, and I don’t want to consider sticking to 30% more ously. Your husband is to use them just because their use at your son’s than the other guy! not alone in his opinion everyone else is. Am I bedtime, when his infant about bullying, but that worrying about nothing? may not be very helpful. — M.O. “school day” is over. GOLD TOWN A new nationwide Dear M.O.: There cer- Downtown Logan (c) 2012 by King Features Syndi- 304-752-5090 60352559 poll of more than 2,100 tainly are a lot of things cate 60369499 A4

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Where we stand Today in Superstorm Sandy History Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. That was the outlook many people in the Eastern U.S. Today is Thursday, had as dire weather forecasts predicted a “superstorm” Nov. 8, the 313th day of of historic magnitude barreling toward the coast. As 2012. There are 53 days many as 50 million people were predicted to be affected. left in the year. Today’s Highlight in And when Sandy washed ashore, striking the coun- History: try’s most densely populated region, she packed a pow- On Nov. 8, 1932, New erful punch with hurricane-force winds blowing upward York Democratic Gov. of 80 mph. Franklin D. Roosevelt de- In the light of day, the true devastation was visible: feated incumbent Repub- Entire neighborhoods were under water. Those living in lican Herbert Hoover for higher elevations were being buried under a blanket of the presidency. deep snow. Millions of people from Maine to the Caroli- On this date: nas were without electricity. In 1889, Montana be- The superstorm dumped two feet of snow in parts came the 41st state. of West Virginia, caused several buildings to collapse, In 1923, Adolf Hitler cut electricity to thousands and left others stranded by launched his first attempt impassible roads. State officials have blamed the storm at seizing power in Ger- for five deaths, including a legislative candidate from many with a failed coup Barbour County. in Munich that came to In New York, large swaths of lower Manhattan lost be known as the “Beer- electricity and entire streets ended up under water, Hall Putsch.” as did seven subway tunnels between Manhattan and In 1950, during the Brooklyn. Mass transit was shut down, and the New Korean War, the first jet- York Stock Exchange was closed for two days due to plane battle took place as U.S. Air Force Lt. Rus- weather, the first time that had happened since a bliz- sell J. Brown shot down zard in 1888. In a flooded beachfront neighborhood a North Korean MiG-15. in Queens, a huge fire had destroyed more than 100 In 1960, Massachu- houses. setts Sen. John F. Ken- And in New Jersey, search and rescue crews were out nedy defeated Vice Presi- in force. The devastation on the Jersey Shore was, as dent Richard M. Nixon Gov. Chris Christie said, “some of the worst we’ve ever for the presidency. seen.” … In 1980, scientists at But when natural disasters of this magnitude happen, the Jet Propulsion Labo- Americans rally. … ratory in Pasadena, Ca- After all, that’s one of the best things about this coun- lif., announced that the try. We pick each other up and carry on. The paths are Study: Looking old may U.S. space probe Voyager sometimes bumpy, but we don’t give up. We are resil- 1 had discovered a 15th ient. moon orbiting the planet And that resilient spirit will prevail. Saturn. — Distributed by The Associated Press In 1988, Vice President George H.W. Bush won be a sign of heart risks the presidential election, defeating Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. Marilynn Marchione face and gray hair seemed — had a 57 percent greater In 1994, midterm elec- AP Chief Medical Writer just ordinary consequences risk for heart attack and a tions resulted in Republi- of aging and did not corre- 39 percent greater risk for cans winning a majority LOS ANGELES (AP) — late with heart risks. heart disease compared to in the Senate while at the Want a clue to your risk of The research involved people with none of these same time gaining con- heart disease? Look in the 11,000 Danish people and signs. trol of the House for the mirror. People who look began in 1976. At the start, Having yellowish eyelid first time in 40 years. old — with receding hair- researchers documented bumps, which could be Ten years ago: The A lines, bald heads, creases their appearance, tallying signs of cholesterol build- U.N. Security Council near their ear lobes or crow’s feet, wrinkles and up, conferred the most unanimously approved bumpy deposits on their other signs of age. risk, researchers found. Resolution 1441, aimed eyelids — have a greater In the next 35 years, Baldness in men has been at forcing Saddam Hus- chance of developing of 3,400 participants de- tied to heart risk before, sein to disarm or face TERRIBLE “serious consequences.” heart disease than young- veloped heart disease possibly related to testos- Five years ago: The er-looking people the same (clogged arteries) and terone levels. They could age do, new research sug- 1,700 suffered a heart at- Senate confirmed Presi- only guess why earlobe dent George W. Bush’s THING HAPPENS gests. tack. creases might raise risk. Doctors say the study nomination of Michael The risk of these prob- Dr. Kathy Magliato, a Mukasey to be attorney highlights the difference lems increased with each heart surgeon at St. John’s general, 53-40. WHEN YOU DON’T between biological and additional sign of aging Health Center in Santa One year ago: A defi- chronological age. present at the start of the Monica, Calif., said doc- ant Herman Cain de- ADVERTISE. “Looking old for your study. This was true at all tors need to pay more at- clared he would not drop age marks poor cardio- ages and among men and tention to signs literally his bid for the Republican vascular health,” said Dr. women, even after taking staring them in the face. presidential nomination NO ONE Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen of into account other factors “We’re so rushed to put in the face of allegations the University of Copenha- such as family history of on a blood pressure cuff or of inappropriate sexual NOTICES gen in Denmark. heart disease. put a stethoscope on the behavior, a day after a She led the study and Those with three to chest” that obvious, visible fourth woman accused gave results Tuesday at four of these aging signs him of unwanted sexual signs of risk are missed, advances. YOU an American Heart Asso- — receding hairline at the she said. ciation conference in Los temples, baldness at the Today’s Birthdays: Ac- ANYMORE —— tor Norman Lloyd is 98. Angeles. crown of the head, earlobe Online: A small consolation: creases or yellowish fatty Singer Patti Page is 85. Heart Association: http://www. CBS newsman Morley Wrinkles elsewhere on the deposits around the eyelids heart.org Safer is 81. Singer Bon- nie Raitt is 63. TV personality Mary Hart is 62. Former Playboy En- We want your comments! terprises chairman and chief executive Christie THE LOGAN BANNER The Logan Banner gets a lot of letters Your letters of comment can be sent Hefner is 60. Actress every day from people commenting on to The Logan Banner by mail (The Lo- Alfre Woodard is 60. various issues happening in our commu- Singer-actor Leif Garrett gan Banner, 435 Stratton Street, Logan, is 51. Actress Courtney 304-752-6950 nities. WV 25601) by e-mail (please send them Thorne-Smith is 45. Although we get a lot of letters, we to [email protected]) or by Country singer Bucky want more. Covington is 35. www.loganbanner.com bringing them in to the office. 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Page 6 — The Logan Banner, Thursday, November 8, 2012 Sports Logan hoops has another tough schedule Paul Adkins Sports Editor

The Logan High School basketball team has never been one to back down from anyone. They aren’t going to start this season. That’s because the Wildcats have yet another difficult schedule awaiting. Logan, which last won the Class AAA state championship in 2010, has reached the state tourney three years in a row. The Wildcats went 17-9 last season and were eventually ousted 63-50 by Martinsburg in the first round of the Class AAA state tourney at the Charleston Civic Center. Logan will be challenged this season with games against Class A state powers Tug Valley, Magnolia and Charleston Catholic and are slated to take on 3A schools Huntington, George Washington, Point Pleasant, Lincoln County, Parkersburg, Winfield, Capital and Greenbrier East. Old 2A rival Westside is also on the schedule again. Also on the slate is a Dec. 14 home game against Ber- wick (Pa.), which is coached by former Scott High School mentor Jason Kingery. The season opener is set for Dec. 11 at home against Hurricane. Logan is also scheduled to play at the George Washing- ton tourney over Christmas break and will host the annual King Coal Classic Jan. 25-26 at Logan’s Willie Akers Arena. Logan coach Mark Hatcher, who survived a health scare over the summer, said his team has some new opponents and changes to the basketball schedule. “We had to change our schedule. We were sort of surprised that Winfield and Wheeling Park dropped us,” Hatcher said. “That made us have to have some significant changes because we used to have some games that we could count on every year. We ended up picking Win- field back up for one game at the Civic Center instead of GW. Now, we’re playing GW home and away instead of Photos by Paul Adkins | The Banner Winfield.” Logan High School’s Z. Minnick passes the ball in action last Logan’s A.J. Reynolds takes the ball down court in a game last See HOOPS ‌| 7 season. He’s back as one of Logan’s returnees this season. season at home. Reynolds returns for the Wildcats this year.

Photos by Paul Adkins | The Banner Chapmanville native Daniel Hensley lands a right back in June during a boxing card at Logan. Pro boxer Daniel Hensley sizes up his opponent back in June during a boxing event at Logan. It was Hensley’s first pro fight in 12 years. He’s back in the ring on Saturday night with a pro He’s set to have another professional bout on Saturday night at the Coal Area Toughman at fight at the Logan Toughman event. Logan High School. Toughman field wide open, promoter says

Paul Adkins defending champions ing to veteran Tough- nual Coal Area Tough- Bell time is set for The Toughman can Sports Editor who you might expect to man boxing promoter man event this Friday 7:30 p.m. each night. also be viewed on Sun- see fighting in the cham- Jerry Thomas. and Saturday. “There’s a lot of new day nights on Sudden- In many years, the pionship bouts. Thomas brings his More than 80 men fighters this year, so link Cable’s Network Toughman boxing field This year, though, is Original Toughman and women have already that’s a good thing,” West Virginia Channel has recognizable names. different. Contest to Logan High signed up for the ama- Thomas said. “That 2. Many times there are It’s wide open, accord- School for the 25th-an- teur event. means that there’s op- “We expanded that portunities for new this year,” Thomas said. people to win. I honestly “It’s now on every Sun- don’t see any names that day nights at 8 p.m. on stick out. I think that it’s Network West Virginia. going to be open which It will feature one event, is really nice.” for example, the Lo- Up to $12,000 in prize gan event, for an entire money will be awarded month. It’s a two-hour at this year’s event. highlights show of the There are four weight featured card of events. classes for men and also In January through Oc- weight classes for wom- tober there is a different en. See TOUGHMAN ‌| 7 Steelers’ patience paying off after slow start to season PITTSBURGH (AP) — Isaac Redman was talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ convincing 24-20 victory over the defending Super Bowl-champion New York Gi- ants. The running back may as well have been discussing his team’s suddenly promising season as a whole. “We knew that if we just kept playing our ball that everything would come along for us,” Redman said after rushing for a career-high 147 yards and the game-winning touchdown. “The only person that can beat the Steelers is the Steelers.” At the moment, that’s not happening, even if Pittsburgh (5-3) tried its best on a day the Giants looked out of sync following a week spent dealing with the aftermath of Su- perstorm Sandy. New York turned two Ben Roethlisberger turnovers — one of them a disputed fumble — into a 10-point fourth- quarter lead. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin inexplicably es- chewed a gimme field goal that would have tied the game late for a trick play that fizzled. The Steelers committed six penalties for a season-high 119 yards. Yet they also left little doubt in the end. See STEELERS ‌| 7 A7

The Logan Banner, Thursday, November 8, 2012 — Page 7 Parity hurting ACC’s hunt for bowl-eligible teams ATLANTA (AP) — Vir- joining Florida State, first time since 1994. points to Virginia Tech. going to have to have good football teams ev- ginia Tech and Georgia Clemson and Duke. Coaches say parity has ACC coaches talk about stronger teams in the ery week. Just look at our Tech have losing records North Carolina has a made it difficult for more parity in the league behind front, have somebody up schedule. We’re playing with three regular-season winning record but is teams to emerge as bowl- the two powers, but the there in the top five or six. pretty good teams week games remaining, leaving ineligible due to NCAA worthy. It also could be perception is the league Until that happens, the in and week out. It’s one two of the nation’s five- sanctions. Miami, un- there’s just not a lot of simply lacks depth. perception is not going to of those deals where any- longest bowl streaks in der NCAA investigation, good football teams in the “Clearly the bottom line be as good.” body can beat anybody, jeopardy. could self-impose its ACC. is that I think conferences Wake Forest’s Jim and that’s typically hap- The Hokies and Yellow second-straight bowl ban. It doesn’t say much for are evaluated on how your Grobe is one of those who pening.” Jackets are not the only Miami (5-4), which plays the league when Duke, top teams play and where believes it’s a parity issue, Atlantic Coast Conference at Virginia on Saturday, third in line for bowl con- they are,” said Georgia not a talent issue. Virginia Tech has ap- teams with precarious needs one more win be- sideration, lost to Florida Tech coach Paul Johnson. “I’ve always said that peared in bowls 19 postseason hopes. fore it must make that de- State and Clemson by a “Florida State has the one anybody can beat any- straight seasons, the na- The ACC may struggle cision. combined margin of 77 loss. Clemson has the one body, but Clemson and tion’s third-longest streak, to fill its eight bowl slots. No. 8 Florida State and points the last two weeks. loss. They’re clearly the Florida State are the two followed by Georgia Saturday’s North Caro- No. 10 Clemson are the The Blue Devils also marquee teams of the con- teams that are leading the Tech’s string of 15. Each lina State-Wake Forest league’s only ranked teams have an ugly 50-13 loss ference this year. pack,” Grobe said. “The team is 4-5 and must win winner becomes only the and Duke (6-4) has also to Stanford. Duke’s least “I think for the percep- rest of us are just good two of its last three games fourth team to qualify, qualified for a bowl for the lopsided loss was by 21 tion to get better, you’re football teams that play to extend its season.

Banner file photos Mike Beagle lands a right at last year’s Toughman at Logan. Micah Mahon throws a punch at last year’s Toughman. Toughman From Page 6 not everywhere. People who Denson of Akron, Ohio. live in the country and have Then on Saturday, Hensley event each month. In Novem- satellite don’t get it. Now you (6-0), a Chapmanville native, ber and December it’s the can go on line and get this best of the best from the pre- will fight a four-round bout program and watch it at your versus Orion Bolds of Can- vious 10 events. That’s pretty leisure. You can also see more good. This has been really ton, Ohio. than just the program that is nice.” Both Smith and Hensley Thomas said the Toughman being shown on TV. You can are former Toughman Cham- highlight show is also avail- watch the current show and pions and fan favorites. Both able on streaming internet. also the previous month’s bouts are in the light heavy- “We’ve expanded it even events.” weight class. This year’s Toughman is further for people who don’t Hensley stepped back into sponsored by Mike Ferrell have Suddenlink who can- the ring last June and won a not get it through Network Toyota-Scion of Chapman- ville, Acme Bail Bonds, Net- four-round unanimous deci- West Virginia’s own website,” sion over Ohio native Gon- Thomas said. “It’s currently work West Virginia, friendsof- free. All you have to do is go coalminers.net, Suddenlink zales Jones in a boxing card to the video on demand sec- Media and 96.1 the Wolf. which was held at Logan. tion. It is technically stream- Locals Daniel Hensley and It was the first pro fight for ing video. Anyone in the Jason Smith are set to have Hensley in 12 years. world now can see this pro- professional bouts this week- Smith’s opponent Denson gram through the internet end. has a win over Ryan Britton, which is pretty cool. Sudden- On Friday, Logan’s Smith who fought and lost to Ver- link is one of the largest cable (5-1, 3 KO’s) will fight a four- dunville pro Jordan Moore at providers in the state but it’s round bout against James last year’s Logan Toughman. Last year’s Miss Ring Girl Karah entertains the crowd. Hoops From Page 6 up Hurricane who is one of the — Stevie Browning and Trevor Huntington in the sectional Jan. 8: at Greenbrier East, top teams in our region. They Andrews-Evans. The two will be championship game, then de- 7:30 p.m. Logan is scheduled to play are very talented. They had their able to play in front of the fans feated Winfield, 59-50, at home Jan. 11: Westside, 7:30 p.m. Magnolia and St. Albans at the first winning season in a long one more time. in the regional tourney at Logan. Jan. 12: at Point Pleasant, George Washington tournament, time last year and they’ve got Overall, Hatcher said it’s a dif- Logan is scheduled to have its 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22. everybody back. That will be a ficult schedule for his team. first preseason test on Nov. 24 as “We also picked up a tourna- Jan. 15: at Lincoln County, tough opener.” “We have some Single-A the Wildcats are slated to play at 7:30 p.m. ment over at GW. Myself and The Wildcats are scheduled to teams — Magnolia, Tug Val- Belfry, Ky., its first opponent in Rick Greene are good friends,” Jan. 22: Tug Valley, 7:30 p.m. play Belfry (Ky.) and Greenbrier ley and Charleston Catholic — the King Coal Classic. Hatcher said. “We’re going to go Jan. 25: Belfry, Ky. (King Coal East at their own King Coal Clas- and those are probably the top and play in their tournament. A Classic at Logan), 8 p.m. couple of years ago, they came sic, set for Jan. 25-26 at the field Single-A teams in the state,” 2012-13 Logan High School Jan. 26: Greenbrier East (King down to play in ours. We also hosue. Hatcher said. “Magnolia has Boys’ Basketball Schedule Coal Classic at Logan), 8 p.m. The tourney starts on Jan. 25 their big man back. He’s a really Dec. 11: Hurricane, 7:30 p.m. play Berwick, Pa. That’s Jason Feb. 5: Lincoln County, 7:30 with the Tug Valley-Greenbrier good player and goes 6-6 or 6-7. Dec. 14: Berwick, Pa., 7:30 Kingery, the former coach at p.m. Scott’s team. We also picked up East game. The Logan girls’ We go to Charleston Catholic p.m. basketball team then takes on and that’s a tough place to play. Dec. 20: Huntington, 7:30 Feb. 8: Point Pleasant, 7:30 Lincoln County home and away. p.m. We think that will be a good ri- Greenbrier East. The Logan-Bel- Those are great games and that’s p.m. fry game is then the capper. going to be some good competi- Dec. 21: vs. Magnolia (at Feb. 9: at Westside, 7:30 p.m. valry game because they are a Feb. 12: at Parkersburg, 7:30 possible sectional opponent. We Then on Jan. 26 on the final tion. I’m about the only Triple-A George Washington tourney), p.m. added Point Pleasant home and night of the tournament, Tolsia coach around that will play some 6:30 p.m. away. They are Triple-A and we plays Capital, Logan takes on Single-A’s. We also play some Dec. 22: vs. St. Albans (at Feb. 13: vs. Winfield (at used to be Cardinal Conference Greenbrier East and the Fair- tough schools in Double-A such George Washington tourney), Charleston Civic Center), 8 p.m. foes. We’ve always had a good mont State University men’s as Westside.” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16: at Tug Valley, 7:30 relationship with their basket- basketball battles with Davis & Logan is the defending Class Dec. 28: George Washington, p.m. ball program up there. It’s always Elkins in the finale. Fairmont AAA sectional and regional co- 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19: at George Washing- a fun trip to go up there where State’s team boasts a pair of champions. Jan. 5: at Charleston Catholic, ton, 7:30 p.m. the Mothman is. We also picked freshmen players from Logan The Wildcats won 64-45 at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21: Capital, 7:30 p.m. Steelers From Page 6 see, we didn’t finish, but oping within that group, so I was anxious to get ethlisberger fastball then aware it’s not even Thanks- (Sunday) we finished.” led by guys like Maurkice back onto the field.” showcase his remarkable giving yet. Roethlisberger Pittsburgh scored the As a result, the season Pouncey and Willie Co- So were Redman’s team- quickness while sprinting is quick to note the offense game’s final 14 points and may just be beginning. lon,” Tomlin said. “They mates, who can sense down the sideline. is still leaving points on pushed the Giants all over Pittsburgh has won set the pace for us.” things starting to build. “I feel like this is possi- the field and the defense, the field in the final min- three straight and will play One that appears to be Roethlisberger put in an- bly the best win that we’ve for all its improvement, utes. Eli Manning took five of its final eight games sustainable whomever is other typically efficient had since I’ve been on this committed a couple of key nine snaps on New York’s at Heinz Field, where the lined up in the backfield. performance, throwing for team just because we over- penalties that led to New last three possessions and lost eight yards against a Steelers are 17-4 since With Jonathan Dwyer two scores, including a 51- came so much,” Wallace York scores. defense that looked like it 2010. The only road trips and Rashard Mendenhall yard catch-and-run by wide said. “We had a lot of ad- Yet the Steelers also know could play well into Janu- are to Cleveland, Balti- inactive due to injury, Red- receiver Mike Wallace that versity to overcome … but it’s better to learn those les- ary and perhaps beyond. more and Dallas, all win- man ran with a fury that marked the first time all everybody stayed together. sons in victory than defeat. This from the same nable if Pittsburgh can play seemed to wear down the season a Pittsburgh wide- Everybody stayed positive It speaks to Tomlin’s suc- group that looked a step with the ferocity it showed Giants. He gashed New out turned a short pass and we won the game.” cess that 5-3 is Pittsburgh’s slow while squandering in New York. York for 53 yards in the into the kind of splash Something the Steelers worst record at the midway leads on the road to lesser The defense limited the fourth quarter, including plays that turn games expect to do plenty of over point since he took over in lights Tennessee and Oak- Giants to 182 yards of total a 28-yard burst on Pitts- around. the final two months. They 2007. It’s not perfect, true, land earlier in the year. offense. Redman shook off burgh’s last possession It was sweet redemption are relatively healthy out- but it certainly beats being “We’re finishing the balky ankles to repeatedly that allowed the Steelers for the speedy but inconsis- side of safety Troy Polam- .500. Or worse. game now,” linebacker churn into New York’s sec- to run out the clock. tent Wallace, who dropped alu’s torn right calf and the “Coach Tomlin said, LaMarr Woodley said. “I ondary through holes that “We were down at run- a third-down pass earlier offense is getting the kind “This game is the fork in mean, that’s the biggest appeared to get wider as ning back, and you know, in the game. He atoned by of balance it lacked early the road, which way do thing … we went to Oak- the day wore on. it was my turn to step up,” correctly reading the New on thanks to a rejuvenated we want to go?’” Redman land, we didn’t finish and “It starts up front, I like Redman said. “I’ve been York blitz, breaking off his running game. said. “We’re in the right di- when we went to Tennes- the personality that’s devel- down for a couple of weeks route in time to snare a Ro- Still, Pittsburgh is well rection.” A8

Page 8 — The Logan Banner, Thursday, November 8, 2012 Kelly will let others worry about BCS debate

SOUTH BEND, Ind. best,” he said. ranked Alabama 24-23. Legals (AP) — Notre Dame coach To play for a champion- The Irish have been 9-0 Brian Kelly has a degree in ship, the Irish are going to two other times and not political science and even need some help. The Irish ranked No. 1, in 1948 and ADVERTISEMENT has worked on a presiden- sit fourth in the BCS stand- 1970, but had been ranked tial campaign, but has no ings, behind Alabama, No. 1 earlier in the sea- interest in trying to lobby Kansas State and Oregon sons. The 1948 team fin- for a spot for the fourth- and likely won’t finish in ished the season 9-0-1 and ranked Fighting Irish in the top two without some the 1970 team was 10-1. the national title game. upsets. Both finished the seasons Kelly said Tuesday that’s Kelly has had a team left ranked No. 2 because he doesn’t think it out of the BCS champion- Notre Dame support- would help the Irish, who ship game before. In 2009, ers this season will argue are 9-0 for the first time when he was at Cincinnati, the Irish should be in the since 1993. the Bearcats finished the title game because it won “If it helped, you know regular season 12-0 but me, I could talk all day. If missed out on the title four games against ranked it really helped I would be game by .555 in the BCS teams, beating then-No. on the stump for it. But it standings. It was actu- 10 Michigan State, then doesn’t do anything,” he ally closer than that. The No. 18 Michigan, then said. “The only thing that Bearcats appeared headed No. 17 Stanford and then- does is winning football to the title game until of- No. 8 Oklahoma and that games, so I try spend all ficials put an extra second the Irish have the nation’s my time and energy fo- on the clock at the Big 12 10th best total defense and cused on how we can get championship game and second-ranked scoring de- another win and getting to Hunter Lawrence kicked fense. 10.” a 46-yard field goal to put Critics, though, would Getting victory No. 10 Texas in the title game, point out only No. 14 Okla- doesn’t appear to be that leaving Kelly and his Cin- homa and No. 16 Stanford difficult, considering the cinnati team out. remain ranked, that the opponent Saturday is Bos- Kelly said he’s handling Irish have struggled at ton College (2-7), who has this season the same as he home, winning five games just one win against FBS did in 2009. by a combined 23 points opponents. But the Eagles “I never went out in the and needing overtime to also have a history of beat- media and tried to defend win two of them and that ing unbeaten Notre Dame what we did. All I said was the offense is 61st in the teams. They did it in 1993, that the schedule was set, nation in total offense. Location Map- Logan County, Island Creek District when the Irish were 10-0 here is who we play, and all But don’t look for Kelly Receiving Streams: and again in 2002, when we can do and all we can to join the argument. Whitman Creek and unnamed tribs of/and Trace Fork both of Copperas Mine Fork of the Irish were 8-0 and won control is winning these When asked whether Island Creek of Guyandotte River 14-7. football games,” he said. when he took the Notre Major Sub-Basins: Ohio River The Irish needed triple The difference, though, Dame job three years ago Nearest Post Offi ce: Holden, WV overtime to beat Pitts- is Cincinnati doesn’t have he thought an undefeated Direction to Operation from Nearest Post Offi ce: burgh (4-5) on Saturday, a Notre Dame’s history. No 3.2 Miles SW of Holden Notre Dame might be left team it was favored to beat perfect Notre Dame team Scale: 1” = 1 Mile by more than two touch- has ever failed to win a na- out of the title game, Kelly 60364601 Notice is hereby given that Alex Energy Inc., PO Box 1116, Holden, WV 25625 has submitted an ap- downs. tional championship. said he wouldn’t have ruled the possibility out. plication with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 1101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV Kelly believes the Irish But one previous Irish 25601 for a Phase 1 release on Permit Number S505489 issued for 301.2 acres. learned their lesson, say- team has been further be- “If you told me that Ala- bama and Oregon were The permit is located in Island Creek District of Logan County, 3.2 miles southwest (Direction) of Holden ing they showed in coming hind in the polls at this (Nearest PO) on unnamed tribe of/and Trace Fork of; also Whitman Creek of Copperas Mine Fork (Pri- back from a two-touch- point. The 1973 team also undefeated as well as mary Receiving Stream of Island Creek (Secondary Receiving Stream) of Upper Guyandotte River (Major down deficit they have the coached by Ara Parseghian Notre Dame, I would say, Drainage Basin). heart of a champion. Now was never ranked higher ‘Well, there is a chance.’ Alex Energy completed backfi lling and regarding on 8/2/2012 (Date) and is requesting release of 60 it’s time to show they have than No. 5 until beating Those are teams that have percent of the reclamation performance bond currently in the amount of $1,012,680.00 the head of a champion, he Miami 44-0 in the season been here and done that. said. finale. That Notre Dame Notre Dame hasn’t done it Written comments will be received at the DEP address above until 12/14/12, or thirty (30) days from date of fi nal publication. “The head of a champion squad went into the Sugar in a while. Those teams are 10/25,11/1,11/8,11/15 understand that each and Bowl ranked No. 3 and undefeated, too. I would every week you’re going to won the national champi- say, ‘Well, there is a chance get the opposition’s very onship when it beat top- we may get left out.’” Cato leads Herd past Memphis, 38-28

HUNTINGTON (AP) — Rakeem Cato on a fake punt put the Tigers at the Mar- threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns shall 4. Jai Steib fumbled on a rush from to lead Marshall over Memphis 38-28 on the 2, but Jordan Devey was there to re- Saturday. cover and score. Cato capped a 75-yard drive with a 28- Kevin Grooms’ 28-yard run helped the Legals yard scoring pass to Davonte Allen with Thundering Herd reach Memphis ter- 7:34 remaining for the Thundering Herd (4-5, 3-2 Conference USA) after three ritory on their next possession, but the consecutive touchdowns by the Tigers (1- drive stalled before Cato found Allen for ADVERTISING 8, 1-4) had whittled a 31-7 deficit to three the score on a fourth-and-6 play. points. Cato completed 34 of 44 passes, in- With Memphis trailing 31-21, Tom cluding 22 of 29 in the first half, and has Hornsey’s 61-yard pass to Bobby McCain thrown for 3,290 yards this season. Gophers still trying to get over the Big Ten hump MINNEAPOLIS (AP) a reason for it. There’s a rest of the receivers cov- — The good news for struggle there. And your ered, one lapse cost them Minnesota last weekend first year, you’re just not dearly on that play. was that the Gophers had very good,” Gophers “We had all the momen- plenty of opportunities to coach Jerry Kill said. tum in the world. At some assemble a strong enough “The second and third point, we lost it. And we game to beat Michigan, year, and you hope you struggled to get it back,” one of the Big Ten pow- can move it quickly, is safety Brock Vereen said. ers they’ve been least suc- that you win some games, —Trailing 21-7 late in cessful against. but then you’re close in the third quarter, Min- The bad? They still lost a lot of games that you nesota had first-and-goal at home by 22 points. don’t win because you’re at the Michigan 3. But So the Gophers (5- not quite good enough to Donnell Kirkwood was 4, 1-4) have moved on, get over that hump, and stopped for no gain, and buoyed by their clear im- I’d like to see us be able to then Nelson was too. provement over last sea- get over that hump a little Next came a false start son when they fell 58-0 bit.” penalty on left guard Zac to the Wolverines but There were at least Epping, and Nelson’s frustrated by a lingering three glaring examples third-and-long pass was inability to put together in Saturday’s 35-13 loss incomplete, prompting a the kind of performance for the Gophers of a team short field goal. required to beat the tra- capable of hanging with “Anytime you get inside ditional big boys of the one of the Big Ten’s best the 5-yard line, you’ve conference. but not yet able to pro- GOT to come out with a “You can’t really prac- duce enough confidence, touchdown,” Nelson said Notice is hereby given that ALEX ENERGY INC, PO BOX 1116, HOLDEN, WV 25625 has submit- tice it. You’ve just got to smart calls or clutch plays Tuesday. “I’m sure that’s ted an application with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 1101 George Kostas get in the games and do to win. something that’s going to Drive, Logan, WV 25601 for a Phase 1 release on Permit Number S505389 Increment Number 1 it. That just comes by —Michigan had the be a huge point of empha- issued for 204.7 acres. experience,” quarterback ball at the Minnesota 45 sis this week in practice.” Philip Nelson said Tues- midway through the sec- —When the Wolverines The permit is located in ISLAND CREEK District of Logan County, 4.0 miles southeast (Direction) day. “I think that we’re ond quarter trailing 7-0 got the ball back, Gardner of HOLDEN (Nearest PO) on Newsom Branch of/and Trace Fork of; Also Rothwell Branch and so close to getting there and facing a third-and-17. completed a third-and-4 unnamed tribs of/and Whitman Creek. Trace Fork and Whitman Creek are both of Copperas Fork that it really creates some Gophers linemen got to throw to Dileo for 11 (Primary Receiving Stream) of Island Creek (Secondary Receiving Stream) of Upper Guyandotte disappointment after the the backfield, forcing yards to midfield. Then River (Major Drainage Basin). games.” quarterback Devin Gard- on the next play, Gard- This is what happens ner to scramble to avoid ner threw a pass into ALEX ENERGY INC. completed backfilling and regrading on 02/27/2009 (Date) and is requesting with many rebuilding a sack. After running the double coverage that Ray release of 60 percent of the reclamation performance bond currently in the amount of $746,200.00. projects. They’re still equivalent of roughly the Roundtree somehow came lacking the overall talent entire width of the field, down with at the 3-yard Written comments will be received at the DEP address above until 12/14/12, or thirty (30) days from and attitude to play well Gardner saw Drew Dileo line. Troy Stoudermire date of final publication. most of the time. wide open in the end zone was in prime position for “When you first take a and threw him ball for the the interception, but in program over, they’re usu- tying touchdown. As well the end, the ball landed in 10/25, 11/01,08,15 ally open because there’s as the Gophers had the Roundtree’s hands. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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Herbs & Bark - Vance Recy- Opportunity Resumes to: the indebtedness thereby se- said Clerk’s office affecting the Options from ALL major ser- cling 304-583-6904 Managers Attn: DH, PO Box cured to be paid, and the hold- title of the same, if any there vice providers. Call Acceller 720, Logan, WV 25601 er of the note and indebted- may be. today to learn more! RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ness having requested the un- CALL 1-866-636-5984 dersigned Trustee will, by vir- The undersigned shall convey tue of the authority vested in the within described real es- AUTOMOTIVE Mutter's Office Cleaning tak- him, on tate by deed without any cov- ing applications Apply in per- CREDIT CARD DEBT Furnished 2 BR. Apt for rent at son backgronud check & enants or warranty. Expressed Autos Verdunville. Recently Remol- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER or implied and SUBJECT, Buried in Credit Card Debt? drug test upon hire Located Over $10,000? We can get you ded. Looking for a male/fe- beside College at Mud Fork. 12, 2012, ALSO, HOWEVER, TO the li- Stephens Auto Center male that work out of town. at 10:00 a.m. en of any and all unpaid real out of debt quickly and save you thousands of dollars! Call Danville, WV Call (304)-752-8213. estate taxes owing thereon 369-2411 New Housing Program Now at the Logan County Court- and said real estate is being CREDIT CARD RELIEF for Available! Your land or family your free consultation Ford-Crysler house, located in the city of Lo- sold in “AS IS” condition. Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep Houses For Rent land. $0 down and turn key gan, Stratton Street Entrance, 1-888-838-6679 housing available with Land Logan, West Virginia, offer for The Trustee reserves the right THORNHILL House for rent in Logan Hud Improvement packages. Call sale at public auction, to the to postpone the sale by public HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND Buick-GMC Approved call 304-928-4862 to Apply (866)-597-2083. highest responsible bidder, all announcement at the time and DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK Trace Fork Corridor G that certain lot or parcel of real place for the sale and the OR BOAT TO HERITAGE 855-1402 Help Wanted- General estate, together with all and Trustee reserves the right to FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day singular the improvements reject any and all bids. Lender Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free THORNHILL thereon and the appurten- or Lenders may purchase the Towing, All Paperwork Taken Ford-Lincoln ances thereunto appertaining, herein described property at Care Of. 888-740-6292 Corridor G situate, lying and being in the any said sale. Chapmanville 855-8300 Town of an, Logan County, HIGH SPEED INTERNET HELP WANTED West Virginia, and being more TERMS: Cash in hand on day Highspeed Internet EVERY- Commercial / Industrial particularly described as fol- of sale. WHERE By Satellite! lows, to-wit: Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x Logan Auto Trim & Local Company Seeking Joseph F. Wagner, Trustee faster than dial-up.) Glass Shop THE SURFACE ONLY of all Starting at $49.95/mo. CALL Specialize In Auto Glass • Experienced Tire Technician those certain lots or parcels of 11/8, 11/15 NOW & GO FAST! Locally Owned 752-8622 real estate, together with all 1-877-358-7040 • Experienced Oil Change Technician and singular the improve- ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE SALES ments thereon and the appur- tenances thereunto belonging Commercial or in any manner thereunto ap- SERVICES HYDRAFLEXIN 2 years minimum experience required pertaining, situate, lying and Attention Joint & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all- Century 21 being in the Town of Man, Man Hometown Real Must Be Reliable. Corp District, Logan County, Child / Elderly Care natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobil- Estate, Inc. Brokers West Virginia, described as fol- 752-5570 lows: Nurses Aid Seeking position ity. Call 888-602-7109 Pay based on experience. caring for elderly in their home. to try Hydraflexin Commercial Bldg. For Rent 2 Being those two (2) certain lots RISK-FREE for 90 days. Bay Garage with office space Beneﬁ ts available. or parcels of real estate situ- Professional Services approx. 2,000 sq. ft. on Rt 10 ate in the Town of Man, Tri- MEDICAL GUARDIAN across from new State Police adelphia District, Logan Darrell Skeens Water Well Medical Alert for Seniors-24/7 Bldg. $600. mo + 1 year lease ----Apply In Person---- County, West Virginia, and Drilling, Contractor License monitoring. FREE Equipment. Call 304-687-4398 more particularly described as #WV284642. Gould pumps FREE Shipping. Nationwide Lots 18 and 19 of Block 18 as sold & serviced. Call 824-5623 Service $29.95/Month CALL REAL ESTATE RENTALS shown on Map 2 of Buffalo or 1-800-924-6843 Medical Guardian Today City, now the Town of Man, 877-356-1913 Apartments/Townhouses which said map is of record in FINANCIAL the Office of the Clerk of the Pecks Mill and Chapmanville County Commission of Logan MY COMPUTER WORKS Area 1 & 2 BR apartments. No County, West Virginia, in Deed 300 SERVICES Computer problems? Viruses, Pets $400. to $600. per month. Book No. 43, at page 22; and spyware, email, printer issues, call 304-688-9411 / 304-752- being a part of the same real bad internet connections-FIX 2477 or 304-855-4774 E.O.H. estate (as “PARCEL NO. ANIMALS IT NOW! Professional, U.S.- THREE”) conveyed to Chris- based technicians. $25 off ser- 2 B/R Apt on High St. in Lo- topher Hatfield by deed dated vice. Call for immediate help. gan, $400 + S/D. No pets, no Stollings, WV April 5, 2006, from Joseph F. 1-877-617-7822 steps (great for senior citizen) Wagner, Trustee, recorded in Want To Buy Hud OK. Call Phat 336-953- the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in 0013. Buying Ginseng, Yellow 304-752-6070 Deed Book No. 579, at page 60369047 738. Root, & Other Herbs Call MyION DIABETICS 2 br. Apt. $425 mo. 928 4584 369-5231or 369-5881 ATTENTION DIABETICS with SERVICE / BUSINESS DIRECTORY The hereinbefore described Medicare. Get a FREE talking real estate is conveyed SUB- AGRICULTURE meter and diabetic testing sup- JECT, HOWEVER, to reserva- plies at NO COST, plus FREE tions, exceptions, restrictions, home delivery! Best of all, this covenants, rights of way and MERCHANDISE meter eliminates painful finger easements, terms, provisions pricking! Call 877-310-5568 and conditions either set forth or referred to in instruments of record which may affect the title of said real estate.

SUBJECT ALSO TO the lien of any and all unpaid real estate taxes owing thereon and to any rights of ways, exceptions, reservations, conditions, restrictions, terms and provisions of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s office affecting the title of the same, if any there may be.

The undersigned shall convey the within described real estate by deed without any covenants or warranty. Expressed or implied and SUBJECT, ALSO, HOWEVER, TO the li- Call 752-6950 to place your ad as low as $47.50 a month. en of any and all unpaid real estate taxes owing thereon APPLIANCE / ELEC- and said real estate is being CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING sold in “AS IS” condition. AUTO BODY TRONIC REPAIR S.J. The Trustee reserves the right Pro Auto Body & to postpone the sale by public TAZ EXCAVATING announcement at the time and Construction Inc. BOLD-N- place for the sale and the Frame Inc. Trustee reserves the right to “Full Line Collision Center” Backhoe, Bulldozer, TRUCKING, INC. REPAIR reject any and all bids. Lender Excavator, Dump Truck APPLIANCE AND or Lenders may purchase the (304)855-4045 herein described property at COMPUTER REPAIR any said sale. 119 (CorridorG) Contractor Dirt & Gravel Lic#WV007652 Logan, Chapmanville, TERMS: Cash in hand on day Hauling General of sale. Lee Miller Road Ext Harts & Williamson Areas P.O. Box 1629 20 Years Experience Excavating & Joseph F. Wagner, Trustee “One Price Does It All” 304-310-4056 11/8, 11/15 Chapmanville, WV Contracting. Fill 25508 752-6805 Dirt For Sale. MISC. AUTO GLASS Call Mike PRESSURE CHARCON WASHING & A.J.’s AUTO CONSTRUCTION 304-369-1381 GLASS 304-601-4452 STAINING “Free Mobile Service” •Excavation Work CONSTRUCTION • LOG HOMES 752-4531 • Dump Truck & • CEDAR HOMES Logan, WV Backhoe REMODELING AND SPECIALITIES “The Windshield Pros” • AAA Tree Service TRI-STATE • DRIVEWAYS CLEANING • Residential Bridges SEALED BUILDING & • POOLS SS GUTTERS • SIDEWALKS •5” & 6” REMODELING Gutters Available 304-688-1667 • ETC Over 30 Years Experience • DECKS WASHED •We use Screws AND STAINED OR NOT NAILS DD’s •Room Additions SEALED •Call with Construction measurements for •Complete Remodeling CALL a fast, FREE quote Building Inside & Out RAY FOR SS GUTTERS Remodeling •Building From ESTIMATE “Jobs are central to When Quality Pressure Ground UP! OFFICE: the American dream” Counts... Washing Count On Us! -Nancy Pelosi 304-855-7761 WV-029826 304-752-2039 304-687-4623 or CELL: ROOFING 304-855-9288 946-4920 304-687-0715 60359060 A10

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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, HHHH There could be some initial Nov. 8, 2012: confusion in the morning, but you’ll zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman This year you seem to be able cut through any misunderstandings to lasso in nearly anything you can right away. Later, the situation could dream of. Be sure that you really become more complicated. Be willing know what you want, as you could to say “enough” to a family member be lured in by something you’ll later or even to a rebellious pet. Tonight: discover you do not desire. It might All smiles. be a good idea to scan your list of LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) goals several times a year, and revise HHH Sometimes your observa- it if need be. If you are single, you’ll tional skills are more important than meet that special someone through a you think. Step back and listen. You friend. You will know it when you see might pick up on what someone is not this person for the first time. If you are sharing, and that exclusion could be attached, determine what type of rela- significant. A friend will come forward tionship you desire, and make it so. and let you know how much he or she VIRGO understands your needs. cares. Tonight: Not to be found. The Stars Show the Kind of Day SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; HHHHH Keep an eye on what is THE FAMILY CIRCUS 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult going on with a friend. Though every- CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) thing could seem fine, it might not Bil Keane HHHH You have a sense of what be. Listen more carefully, and let this by Dave Green you want to accomplish. The ques- person know that you are there for tion is whether you actually will go him or her. Meanwhile, deal with your for it. You have a lot of energy, but finances and a need to reorganize. the problem lies in prioritizing your Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on responsibilities, which means say- your face. ing “no” to certain people. Remain SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) focused, and you will be on point. HHH Do not push too hard with Tonight: Take it easy. someone who could cause you a lot TAURUS (April 20-May 20) of trouble. In the long run, you will be HHHHH Your creativity surges, much happier. Follow your intuition, and you feel great, no matter what as long as it bypasses this issue. you do or which direction you head in. Clarify a confusing situation by asking Listen to news with a bit of cynicism. questions. Tonight: Indulge a loved Someone easily could misrepresent one. what you or another person is trying CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) to say. Worry less about what is hap- HHHH Keep reaching out for pening. Tonight: Fun and games. new ideas. You will like experienc- GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ing the world in a different way. HHH You are more anchored than When you land, you’ll see how you you have been in a while. You’ll seek might have been restricting yourself. DENNIS THE MENACE out some important answers, and you Communication could become exces- Hank Ketchum won’t be happy until you have them. sive. Screen calls. Tonight: Listen to a Follow your instincts, and you will find favorite CD, then decide. yourself on the correct path. Indulge a AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) loved one. Tonight: Head on home. HHHH Build an important rela- CANCER (June 21-July 22) tionship, if you really care to do so. HHHH Keep conversations mov- Tending to one’s bonds helps nurture ing, but know that you might need to not only the relationship itself, but clarify facts and ask questions if you both parties as well. Make a point of feel confused. Your instincts will tell sharing an important secret or news you what direction to head in. You with your best friend. Tonight: In the could be overwhelmed by everything mood for a celebration? Go for it. you have to do. Tonight: Meet up with PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) a friend. HHHH You might be confusing LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) to a loved one. It isn’t that you are HHH Sometimes you don’t realize unclear, but rather that you haven’t how much you have to offer. In fact, quite conceptualized a new perspec- you could be overwhelming to others tive yet. Assure this person that you who actually might be intimidated by will try to explain it the best you can, you. Listen to your instincts with a but there still is no guarantee that he financial matter. Perhaps you need to or she will get where you’re coming say less and see what others want to from. Tonight: Choose a stressbuster. do. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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