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Established 1845 Wednesday, August 10, 2016 oorEfiEld xaminEr mVOLUME 125 - NUMBER 32 TWO SECTIONS • 16 PAGES 94¢ E USPS 362-300 and Hardy County News Nanofilters May Hold Solution To Baker Water Concerns

By Jean A. Flanagan exposure may lead to a higher risk Logan Moyers. “We would have a filters are the best. I’m just a little Moorefield Examiner of health issues. separate side stream, create clean bit skeptical.” Nanofiltration, a relatively new water to dilute with the incoming Board member Clyde See Organic material in the Parker membrane filter process, has been water from the impoundment.” agreed. Hollow Lake is causing high lev- shown to be effective in remov- Members of the PSD board of “How did we get good numbers els of disinfection by-products in ing the DBP precursors, such as directors expressed skepticism. from the pilot plant?” he asked. the processed water coming from organic material. So, the Hardy “When we built this plant, we Kylea Radcliff, engineer with the Baker water plant. While the County Public Service District is were told the new filters were the Thrasher Engineering, suggested high levels of DBP are not toxic to considering employing nanofiltra- best there are and they would take the PSD get a legal process guar- humans or animals, according to tion at the Baker water plant to ad- care of everything,” said Melvin antee from the manufacturer. the West Virginia Department of dress the DBP issue. Shook. “We even ran a pilot plant “You can negotiate with the man- Health and Human Resources Bu- “We would not replace our cur- for six months and everything was ufacturer to warrant the results,” Robert Miller reau for Public Health, long term rent ultrafilters,” said PSD director fine. Now they’re saying these new Continued on page 6 Miller is New Moorefield High FAIRWeather School Principal

By Jean A. Flanagan lege. Moorefield Examiner “When I initially went to Glen- ville, I wanted to be a forester,” Robert Miller, has taught he said. “I love the outdoors. But math and coached basketball for the programs were all geared to more than 20 years. “I like math the timber industry, so I changed because math is either right or my major. wrong,” he laughed. “I loved school. I liked every- Miller is Moorefield High thing about school. I figured if I School’s new principal and his became a math teacher, I’d al- energy and enthusiasm are con- ways be able to get a job.” tagious. Miller taught his first year at Miller graduated from Park- Harrisville High School. “I made ersburg Catholic High School $495 a month and thought I was and earned a bachelor’s degree rich,” he laughed. in math from Glenville State Col- Continued on page 8 Attorney Advises Commission on Ambulance Fee Photo by Carissa Kuykendall By Jean A. Flanagan Tri-County Fair Brings Out Large Crowds Moorefield Examiner Though it threatened to rain during much of the annual Tri-County Fair parade, no ark was needed. The fair, held last week in Petersburg, offered something for everyone to enjoy. And even if there wasn’t two of every animal, there were plenty of lambs, hogs, steers, ducks John Cooper had some advice for the Hardy County Commission. and rabbits to go around. “What I would do, if you’re going to discuss a fee, is put it on the agenda, publish it in the newspaper, let the public know.” Cooper, the Tucker County attorney appointed to represent the Hardy County Commission in an appeal to the West Virginia Su- preme Court of Appeals, addressed the commission with a synopsis Board of Education Reverses Changes of the high court’s decision and what it means for the county. The commission met on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The Hardy County Commission and individual commissioners J. Michael Teets and William “JR” Keplinger appealed several decisions In Alternative Education Program made in Circuit Court regarding the Emergency Ambulance Fee, the purchase of a building in Baker and the personal liability of the com- By Jean A. Flanagan thew Dotson told the Board of Education the Jennifer Strawderman is principal of East missioners for the cost of the building. Moorefield Examiner new policy regarding Alternative Education Hardy High School, Robert Miller is principal “The Supreme Court reversed the decision regarding the special would not be implemented this year. at Moorefield High School and Joe Sherman is fee, the building and the personal judgement,” Cooper said. “I would “Based on the cost, it is impossible to imple- “I’ve met with Mrs. Strawderman, Mr. Mill- assistant principal at Moorefield High School. like to turn the business of the commission back to the Prosecutor ment two separate programs at the high school er and Mr. Sherman and they agree it is not fea- Hardy County schools have had an Alterna- Lucas See. level.” sible at this time,” he said. tive Education program in place for almost 10 “The main thrust is that the ordinance was upheld, basically the Hardy County School Superintendent Mat- The Hardy County Board of Education met Continued on page 6 on Monday, Aug. 2. Continued on page 8 Moorefield Police Officers First Gold Medal in Rio Goes to Complete ARIDE Training WVU Student Virginia Thrasher By John Marshall man to win both individual NCAA in the finals. She stayed in the top The Moorefield Town Council Robinette said the Town’s po- vanced Roadside Impaired Driv- AP Sports Writer rifle titles and helped West Virgin- spot as her competitors fell off in met Monday evening, August 2, lice officers volunteered to read ing Enforcement (ARIDE) train- ia win the team title. She followed the new-to-the-Olympics elimina- at the Town Hall for their regular to children participating in Ener- ing. So far, six of Moorefield (AP) - American shooter Vir- that by winning the U.S. Olympic tion finals, consistently hitting 10s trials less than a month later, earn- despite a fan blowing an air horn meeting. gy Express at Moorefield Elemen- Police Department’s eight offi- ginia Thrasher has won the first ing a trip to Rio. at random times. Moorefield Police Sergeant Ty- tary School. cers have completed the training, gold medal of the Rio Olympics, Once in Rio, she didn’t flinch at Thrasher had a cumulative ler Robinette reported 223 ser- “They had me sit in a Bat which provides them with skills capturing the women’s 10-meter the spotlight - or an air horn. score of 208.0 to beat Du Li of vice calls, 182 through 911 and 41 Cave,” Robinette said. to better identify drivers under air rifle. Thrasher was sixth in the quali- China by a point. Defending gold through the police department; Robinette briefed Council on the influence of substances other The 19-year-old capped a strong fication round Saturday and shot a medalist Yi Siling of China earned there were 81 calls in June. two officers who attended Ad- Continued on page 8 year. She became the first fresh- perfect 10.9 on her opening shot the bronze.

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Dear Editor, had worked with Carla over many idea to engage with community Highlands. They are all over Har- And Then On July 23rd, the new audito- years; helping farmers solve prob- volunteers and plant trees in pub- dy County, at the schools and rium at East Hardy High School lems on their farms, teaching kids lic spaces. That idea grew into WV parks, along our roads, at Olivet filled to overflowing with friends about stream life or cleaning up a Project Communitree, affection- Cemetery, at the Parker Hollow of Carla Hardy to remember this stream with her old friend Arthur ately known as “CTree.” CTree is and Kimseys Run dams. That is lovely Hardy County native who Halterman, doing research on a a partnership of Carla’s Conserva- quite a legacy. There’s Wood left us far too soon. People came trout stream, building a rain gar- tion Agency, WV Department of On news of Carla’s passing, the from near and far to honor her, den at a local school, and sitting Agriculture, WV Department of Project CTree partners got togeth- After writing the editorial a couple of weeks ago and people stood up with stories in meeting after meeting (after Environmental Protection, WV er and decided to rename the pro- which was all about poultry, we felt perhaps we had about their time with Carla in high meeting) working on Chesapeake Department of Forestry, WV De- gram in her memory. Now known school, in college, on fun week- Bay and local stream health is- partment of Highways, and Caca- as the Carla Hardy WV Project been a bit remiss in recent times ignoring the influ- ends, and stories from her private sues. Whatever the task, Carla al- pon Institute. Communitree, going forward ev- ence and economic impact of our wood manufacturing life. ways brought her total profession- Carla’s CTree program is a huge ery CTree planted will have Car- It was good to hear about Car- alism and an ability to make things success, the largest volunteer tree la’s name on it. industry both here in Hardy County as well as other la’s private life, because I knew happen. She also always brought steward program in West Virgin- Forests will grow in her name. areas of the state. Carla mostly in her professional her infectiously good nature with ia. In 2015 alone, CTree engaged Neil Gillies, Granted, forestry is a lot larger in other counties, career as a conservationist with the her, and the many professionals in volunteers in 31 tree plantings at For the Board and Staff of Ca- West Virginia Conservation Agen- that room had lost far more than a schools, parks, road right-of-ways, capon Institute but Hardy County benefits greatly from the more than cy. Many of the people in that colleague… they had lost a good business parks, and other commu- 700 employees at American Woodmark on Caledonia auditorium were her colleagues, friend. nity spaces. Together more than *************** representing many local, state Carla liked to do many things 2,300 volunteers planted a total of Hill. And these numbers even after the company had and federal agencies, community at work. One of those things 888 trees at planting sites across Dear Editor, to close two of its manufacturing plants here within and environmental organizations, was planting trees. Carla loved the Potomac Highlands. You The eve before Father’s Day the last decade. Plus Woodmark continues growing teachers, students and farmers. to plant trees, to see trees grow. can’t miss CTree plantings. They and my sister presents a lovely tes- They were people who, like me, About a decade ago, she had the are in every county in the Potomac Continued on page 3 with a just completed expansion that added more jobs. Hardy County is also going to benefit from the re- my UnBaseD OpiniOn cent decision by Allegheny Dimensions to move its op- First of June I wrote about to- necessary up ladder sides as plants leaning ladder, pulled it back eration from Petersburg to the Moorefield Industrial mato ladders, my new invention grow. Errant runners grow out up straight with little effort, and Park south of town. for raising tomatoes in my home between rungs. Simply remove a pushed corner stakes back into the By rung, tuck in the runner and re- ground with my hands. A ham- The sale of timber that goes to the paper manufac- garden. Second year trial proves they are the way I’ll go for all my DaviD O. place rung beneath it. It’s rare to mer tightened each stake individ- turing plant in Luke and for mulch or firewood at the break a runner unless it’s tucked in ually and the whole ladder stood future tomato growing efforts. HeisHman Loudoun Heights plant adds to employment numbers Twenty one plants up on ladders against other runners too tightly straight as ever. No rungs had and income. this year. Way too many. My crop packed to make room. fallen loose and the binding twine is mainly for fresh eating. Five or A brief hard summer storm hit didn’t break. If the plant inside Hardy County benefits from wood related employ- six varieties of various sizes, shapes, my garden this year. Past years I’ve was damaged I couldn’t tell it and ment and from taxes. Retail businesses benefit from colors and flavors. No way any rea- planting” so I can run my tiller had wire tomato baskets bent and I’ll pick fresh West Virginia toma- both directions to clean up be- toes from it this afternoon. selling gas, groceries, and other goods to those em- sonable person or group can eat so wadded with no way to straighten many fresh, but I try. Ten o’clock tween rows and plants when it’s dry and clean up around them. Pick- If the folks who make up our ployees. The banks and professionals benefit from Sunday morning and I’ve already enough to till. Ladders keep plants ing tomatoes through twisted bent newspaper can work with pictures the business provided by timber related people. Jobs eaten four nice ones for breakfast contained, runners gathered up, so wires is a pain. An evening sum- I’ve taken, you can see my tomato and snacks while I write. I’ll give there is good open access around mer storm this year pushed over ladders as part of this column. If from the timber industry put food on the table, pay for to friends most of my production. plant bases for cultivating and ease one ladder so that it leaned against you want a closer look, drive up to homes, and allow a lot of our citizens to be financially My plants are four feet apart in of hand pulling weeds. It’s easy to an adjacent. Both ladders were Big House, walk across front lawn comfortable. rows four feet apart. Tomato lad- remove and replace rungs nearest still intact, nothing broken. Cor- and take a look first hand. You ders are a foot square which leaves the ground, but there is seldom ner stakes had simply pushed over might be interested in my nearby Point being is that a lot of timber is harvested in this two feet between adjacent plants need. in rain softened ground. gourd tunnel also. See Photos on page 3 area and a lot of wood is processed from both locally in all directions. It’s like “check Removal and replacement is I wrapped one arm around the grown wood and wood products shipped into the area. That means a lot of money flows through the county to benefit all of us. Fifteen Years Ago McNeill, 71, Suitland, MD, died Seventy-five Years Ago Maybe we should consider having a festival paying August 8, 2001 Aug. 1…Franklin See, 91, Lost August 13, 1941 David J. Workman, WVU Ex- City, died Aug. 3…Lawrence T. The John Marshall Highway homage to our continuing-to-grow timber industry. tension Agent for Hardy County, Hahn, 74, Gore, died Aug. 8. Picnic was to be held on Labor We’ll never have a show like the Elkins Forest Festi- was recognized as a national final- Deana Ray McDonald and Day. Businesses from both Virgin- val, one of the state’s oldest festivals, and we probably ist in the Published Photo Class of Johnny H. Deans III were married ia and West Virginia had formed the Communications Awards pro- lines underground on Main Street June 19…Madeline Diane Mon- an organization to complete the won’t have the wood chopping competition like Web- gram of the National Association as part of the Revitalization and gold and Delmas Gray Carr were road from Strasburg to Wardens- ster County, but can someone give us a good reason of County Agricultural Agents. Renovation project. Main Street married July 17. ville. The road was complete from not to consider a local tribute to Hardy County’s wood Rocco Enterprises had been sold was also prone to flooding. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Strasburg to Gainesville. to Cargill North American Turkey Doctors Dawn and Tom Peck Weese, a son…to Mr. and Mrs. Gov. M. M. Neely named Albert industry? Operations. The chicken division announced they were terminating Renick Williams, a son, Robert Leatherman to the Hardy County of Rocco was sold to George’s Inc. their contract with Love Clinic. Renick. Selective Service Board, replacing The Board of Education had The Mathias-Baker Rescue Ward Orndorff who resigned. good news when it learned the ex- Squad asked the County Commis- Sixty Years Ago The total assessed valuation Federal Aid for Flood pected estimate of a $30,000 sur- sion to assist them in getting an ex- August 8, 1956 for the Town of Wardensville plus was actually $55,788. At the emption from the new law requir- Hardy County ranked 29th in was $168,330. The levied taxes same meeting the Board approved ing an EMT-A trained volunteer the nation for the sale of chicken amounted to $332.55. Reaches $72 Million the Memorandum of Agreement to be present on every ambulance with 4,655,594 sold for a $3,282,398 Emily Gilkenson Linslay, Park- with Eastern WV Community and run due to limited numbers of vol- value. The county ranked 15th in ersburg, died Aug. 6 in Balti- (AP) - Federal assistance has More than 900 National Flood In- Technical College. unteers. the nation for the number of hens more…Burr Simpson,56, former reached $72 million for West Vir- surance Program claims have to- County Commissioners met Lilly Harper Fuqua, 83, Rich- kept for breeding. state road commissioner, died ginians affected by devastating taled more than $7.5 million. Bill Green, InterAct Public Safety mond, IN, died July 14…Jack J. Patricia Western of Wardens- Aug. 10 in Buckhannon. floods last month. FEMA says more than 8,000 Systems, who was collecting GPS Lloyd, 72, died Aug. 2…Orville L. ville was chosen the Poultry Pearl LaFerve and John High The Federal Emergency Man- households and businesses have data, meeting with postmasters Roberts, 55, died Aug. 5. Queen for 1956. Webster Morgan were married. agement Agency says the money applied for aid. and postal suppliers, and compil- Moorefield Little League All of Ronceverte was the WV Poultry Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter includes grants, loans and claims to Individual assistance is avail- ing a list of unnamed roads for the Stars became State Champs by King. Sager, a son. individuals and state and local gov- E-911 project. defeating Welch. Team members able for residents of Clay, Fayette, Hardy County’s assessed valua- ernments. Filmmaker Ray Schmitt of were Kenny Hinger, Tim Wratch- tion soared to $15,656,085. This Ninety Years Ago Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, FEMA says it has awarded $29.8 Mathias was making a film about ford, Charles Wilson, Brian Carr, was an all time high and jump of August 12, 1926 Lincoln, Monroe, Nicholas, Poca- million in housing aid, more than strange, mysterious lights seen by Jared Funk, Nikki Wolfe, Tyrone nearly three-quarters of a million The Four-H Camp for Hardy, hontas, Roane, Summers, and $5.4 million in other assistance and residents of Hardy County. Smith, Eric Ratliff, Bucky Koontz, from the previous year. Grant and Pendleton was opened $1.4 million for governments. The Webster. Ronald Burgess, 57, Maysville, James See, Dorman See, Bry- A public relations counsel told at Harness Ford with about 60 Small Business Administration has The June 23 floods killed 23 peo- died Aug. 5 in a boating accident an Washington, Richie Baldwin, the Moorefield Lions that the boys and girls enrolled. Three in- approved 426 low-interest loans ple and ravaged homes, businesses on the South Branch River…Les- and Brian Myers. Coaches were Poultry Festival could be as big as structors from the University had worth more than $27.9 million. and infrastructure. ter Davis, 58, Wardensville, died Russell Ratliff and Dalton Carr. the Apple Blossom Festival and arrived to spend the week. The July 31…Julia Delawder Stump, Scorekeeper was Buddy Cullers. could include four states: West camp was in the charge of County 76, South Fork, died Aug. 3…How- Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Agent Dodd. Letters to the Editor Policy ard A. Jones, 60, Yellow Spring, The Examiner encourages letters to the editor. To receive expe- Forty-five Years Ago Pennsylvania. Duvall Wood went to Welch to died Aug. 4… Stella Drake Reyn- dited consideration, letters should be no more than 500 words long. August 11, 1971 Issac W. Poland, 91, died July 25 attend the state convention of the olds, 78, Trough Route, died July Shorter is better. The Examiner reserves the right to edit letters for Moorefield’s new swimming…Airman 1/c Norman Wise was American Legion. 31…Jack Lee Ritchie, 63, Broad- length, clarity, grammar and offensive language. pool was to be officially opened killed in a motor vehicle accident Miss Isobell Gilbert of Buena way, died on July 31. All letters, including those e-mailed, must include a mailing ad- Aug. 15. Richard Hiserman was in French Morocco on Aug. 2. Vista, VA, had accepted a position Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard dress and a telephone number for verification purposes. named manager. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawton as bookkeeper and stenographer Helsley, a son, Patrick, who was Please e-mail letters to [email protected]. Letters The school system was to open Skipper, a daughter, Sharon Di- for Hardy Motor Company. born enroute to the hospital with a also may be mailed to Letters to the Editor, the Examiner, P.O. Box kindergarten Sept. 20 at Baker, ane…to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mor- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chi- Mathias-Baker Rescue crew. 380, Moorefield, WV 26836, faxed to (304) 530-6400 or dropped off at Wardensville and Moorefield. ris, a son, Lawrence Richard…to pley, a son…to Mr. and Mrs. Mar- the Examiner, 132 S. Main St., Moorefield. A new Raygold plant was to be Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Carr, a son, vin Cowger, twin sons. Thirty Years Ago dedicated at Fenwick with Gover- Andy Eugene…to Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Huffman, 79, had died at Week of August 6, 1986 nor Moore as the speaker. Lyle T. Veach, a son, Gregory Purgitsville…Mrs. Lake Miller, Potomac Edison told the town it Bernadine Kerr Reed, 54, Land- Richard. who had been ill with typhoid fe- M OOREFIELD would cost too much to bury power over, MD, died Aug. 2…Paul A. ver, died Aug. 10. E XAMINER Dog Days are leaving West Virginia because issue. Why should we worry about 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 there aren’t any jobs. With all Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com it now? Unless, of course, it’s just Emails: We were interested to read that that it seems to us our elected of- a way to get people stirred up and N EWS /E DITORIAL : [email protected] Charlotte Pritt is trying for the ficials have a lot more important not pay any attention to the lack D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] governorship again, this time as issues to deal with than control- C LASSIFIED A DVERTISING : [email protected] of real governing and the elected L EGAL A DVERTISING : [email protected] Green Party candidate. Pritt ran ling who can use what public bath- C IRCULATION : [email protected] 20 years ago beating Joe Manchin rooms. If parents have a problem politicians not taking care of real B ILLING Q UESTIONS : [email protected] in the primary as a pro-labor, lib- then they should accompany their business. The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between Christmas and eral Democrat, then losing to Re- trouble with Mountain Party being children into a bathroom. If they New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid at an offshoot of the Green Party. No Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: $32.00 per year tax publican former governor Cecil are worried about older children And the Perseids Arrive included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $40.00 per year tax included for elsewhere in West wonder people don’t want to vote Virginia. $45.00 per year outside West Virginia. There will be a $6.00 charge to change Underwood in the general elec- then make sure they go with a subscription address to out of state. Three-month, six-month, and nine-month subscriptions tion. Pritt is running as a member in this country. It’s too confusing buddy. And finally, consider what The Perseids meteor show- also available. $30.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. of the Mountain Party, which we’re to figure out who’s on third. has happened in North Carolina $50.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition & Print Edition. told is an affiliate of the Green — the loss of millions of tourist ers are associated with the Swift- POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Party. Confusing, yes? Well, it End Tomorrow dollars and business tax dollars Tuttle comet and best seen in the Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 will be more confusing on the bal- due to their passage of a bathroom predawn hours of Aug. 11-13. Ac- Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association lot. In November West Virginians We hope the Governor and the bill which requires people to go to cording to the Almanac this year THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER can vote for Democrat Jim Justice, Legislature forget about bringing a bathroom based on their birth should be a good one to see the OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY back the so-called bathroom bill. Republican Bill Cole, Libertarian certificate. By the way, who is go- meteors, as many as 50 an hour, Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; David Moran or Pritt for governor. Financial problems are looming ing to check on birth certificates since the moon will be dark by that Assistant Publisher: Hannah Heishman; General Manager: James O. Heishman; By the way, Pritt says she support- still. The state has a major flood to or do a body search and who will Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; Advertising Manager: Mike Mallow; ed Bernie Sanders for President clean up. There is a loss of income pay for them? There have been time of night. Find a dark spot Staff: Kathy Bobo, D.J. Bosley, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, without manmade light to see the Carissa Kuykendall, Sharon Martin, Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. and now will support the Green and tax revenues due to federal transgender people for hundreds Party’s Jill Stein. We’re still having shut downs of mines. And people of years and it has never been an meteors best. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 3

nEws [email protected] Kuykendall’s Book Provides Glimpses Into Dying By Jean A. Flanagan especially caregivers, the value of burg,” she said. “There were only called out to assist someone with Moorefield Examiner people when they are taking their 14 in the class. Since I was older, the process of dying. last breaths. I want them to look a ‘non-traditional student,’ the oth- “When I came home, I would We’re all going to die. and listen and feel. So many times er students thought of me as their think about things that happened, Most people don’t like to talk we brush off what the dying are say- mother.” things the people said as they were or even think about dying. People ing because we think it’s drugs or Kuykendall graduated in 1991 crossing over, things the family are sometimes afraid of dying. But hallucinations. But people see and and credits her husband for that said,” Kuykendall said. “I would some people believe physical death hear and feel the most amazing milestone. “Without Larry, without talk about them to my family. My is just another phase of life. things when they are crossing over. his encouragement and support, daughter gave me a journal. She June Kuykendall is one of those So many blessings are missed. my dreams wouldn’t have come said I should write things down to people. “I am a firm believer that God true,” she said. help with stress. But I wrote be- Kuykendall has written a book speaks and shows the dying what Kuykendall went to work at cause I liked to write.” about dying, but it’s really about He has in store for them, and Grant Memorial Hospital, first After Kuykendall retired in the significance of the dying pro- through that sharing, loved ones in Intensive Care and then in the 2015, she would often recall an in- cess and how helpful it can be to and families, in their grief, can be Emergency Department. She found cident or something someone said the person and to the loved ones blessed if they truly listen and pay her calling when she started work- while they were dying. Again, her left behind. attention to what is happening in ing in hospice. “I worked there 15 husband spurred her into action. “Crossing Over - Affirmations the dying process,” Kuykendall years and loved it,” she said. “Larry encouraged me to write of Faith in the Midst of the Dying” writes in Chapter 5. “At this point, In 2005, Kuykendall went to a book,” she said. “At first I didn’t (Westbow Press, 2016) shares the doubters may be thinking that most work at the Grant County Nursing think I could, but when I looked stories of people and their experi- people aren’t able to share during Home and was asked to start a pal- at those old journals, everything ence with dying from the perspec- the final phase of their dying. I beg liative care program. “We started started coming back. I could see tive of a palliative care nurse. to differ!” Safe Harbor, which is still in exis- the people. I could remember the Kuykendall recounts the death tence,” she said. situations. So I just started writing experiences of more than a dozen A Lifetime of Caring Kuykendall explained that hos- about people who had an impact people, from a 4-year-old with a Kuykendall wanted to be a nurse pice is when the patient receives on me.” June Kuykendall brain tumor to the elderly. Some from the time she was a little girl. a prognosis of 6 months or less. When she was finished writing, Photo by Jean Flanagan have “crossed over” peacefully and But there wasn’t money for college, Palliative care can begin anytime Kuykendall began looking for a Kuykendall still works part time. possible. others have had a difficult time. so she went to work, married and when a patient is terminal. It can publisher. She teaches nursing students about In most instances, Kuykendall started a family. be as long as one or two years be- “I had no idea how to begin, so “Crossing Over” is available lo- has changed the names of the peo- When her daughter was in her fore hospice. “Palliative care is just I got on the Internet,” she said. “I palliative care and about caring for cally at the Hardy County Public the dying. ple whose stories she tells. “There first year of college, Kuykendall’s a fancy word for comfort,” she said. wanted a Christian publisher and Library and through Internet sites are three or four, I got permission husband, Larry, said it was her During her years in hospice, two kept coming up. I picked West- The publisher suggested she like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, from the family to use their real turn. Kuykendall covered four coun- bow Press and they’ve been won- write another book. “I’d love to names,” she said. “I drove every day to Eastern ties - Grant, Hardy, Hampshire derful. They helped me every step write a children’s book,” she said. Books-A-Million and Christian- “I wanted to share with people, Mennonite College in Harrison- and Pendleton. She would often be of the way.” She should know that anything is books.com.

Left to right: An example of the tomato ladders, the gourds in the trellis and the garden Jefferson beans, zinnias with the Big House in the background. Photos by David Heishman

news Briefs Letters to the Editor The American Cross Blood- Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, West Virginia. It’s a non-native, Continued from page 2 swish of tires on the gravel and have become. mobile will be in Moorefield on W.Va., 25305-0300. They are also invasive insect that feeds on over tament of her journey from child- faintly saw the car heading down Now has my father left his Thursday, August 25. Donors will is available at the division’s web- 500 species of trees and shrubs, hood to adulthood. Later, signing the drive, eventually stopping in politic’n way? Certainly not. He be taken from 11:00 a.m. until site at http://www.wvculture.org/ cards with my daughter, I remem- the neighbor’s fence. But my ever believes change happens from including West Virginia hardwood 4:30 p.m. at Eastern West Virginia shpo/work/index.html. For more ber, I was going to write a letter patient father looked at me as I the ground up. A grass roots ap- Community and Technical College information, contact Brooks at trees. For more information, con- to the editor for Father’s Day, Fa- went in full panic mode and calm- proach you might say. Train your at 316 Eastern Drive off Corridor (304) 558-0240, ext. 720. tact WVDA Gypsy Moth Program ther’s Day 2015 and then 2016… ly said, ‘Well you need to head to children ‘in the way they should H. All blood types are needed. ********** Coordinator, G. Scott Hoffman procrastination…one of the things your job, you can’t be late, we will go’. Keep the community abreast If you have questions, call 1-866- West Virginia landowners are at [email protected] or at (304) I learned from my father. deal with this later.’ Patience, yes of issues and help them find their 236-3267. being urged to help the West Vir- 788-1066. As I write this, my dad has gath- the next trait of my father. This voice. Go to the poles and VOTE! ********** ginia Department of Agriculture ered firewood, prepared for his 15 one I have yet to master. Hold elected officials accountable. ********** The West Virginia Division of (WVDA) fight gypsy moths, the year wedding celebration with my Most importantly, I learned Fight for what is right. Hold your Culture and History’s proposed state’s number one forest pest, Last week gas prices in several dear stepmother and finally, sit- what it meant to have genuine head high. Don’t be intimidated Annual Work Program for its through the Cooperative State- West Virginia metro areas was at ting down to finish assembling his faith lived out in every day life by when you are met in a parking lot 2016-2017 Historic Preservation County-Landowner (CSCL) Gyp- $2.178 a gallon, according to the Biblical Examiner for mailing. It observing my father (and beloved alone and threatened by an elect- Program is available for public re- sy Moth Suppression Program. AAA gas prices report. The na- is in ‘the every day life’ that I ob- deceased mother) serve lovingly, ed official. Take the injustice and view and comment. The work pro- The Gypsy Moth Program will tional average price for regular serve his hard working “Get ‘Er happily and selflessly for below dishonestly to the Supreme Court Done” attitude about life. I put poverty wages. if you have too! gram describes the activities and accept gypsy moth egg mass sur- unleaded gasoline has declined to programs the State Historic Pres- vey applications from landowners the trait of hard work into motion, During teen years, my father’s At this point in the letter, do $2.120 per gallon, which is the low- ervation Office (SHPO) will un- Statewide starting July 1st. Ap- be it two jobs, graduating Purdue desire to see less government con- you know my father? Ovid Need dertake to assist communities and plication forms and brochures are est level in the past 100 days and University with only 2k of debt. trol and more ‘we are the people’ Jr. The mailed copy of the Moore- residents in preserving the physi- available at the WVDA’s Plant In- the lowest price for this date since The beginning of many driving lead to creating an organization field examiner is the flowers on cal evidence of the state’s history. dustries Division website at: http:// 2004. Across West Virginia prices incidents began at 17 with me driv- called the Concerned Citizens of your…desk. Continue your “Get The deadline for public comment www.agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/ ranged from a high of $2.242 at ing my parents 10 year old Ford Montgomery County Indiana. He ‘Er Done attitude and Politic’n Escort Wagon, stick shift no less. made a concerted effort to in- is Aug. 31, 2016. Copies of the plantindustries/Pages/Forest_ Charleston to a low of $2.047 at Ways! Happy Belated Fathers Day proposed work program may be Health_Protection.aspx and as lo- I acquired a nanny position dur- form the community, fought hard from your procrastinating eldest Parkersburg. Hardy County pric- requested by contacting Pamela cal WVU Extension offices. The ing high school, leaving while still against zoning and other pressing daughter and Happy Early Birth- Brooks, grants coordinator at the signup period runs until August es stayed at $2.25 in Moorefield, dark. One morning, I got in the car issues. Perhaps this is where I de- day on August 14th! SHPO office, the Culture Cen- 31. The gypsy moth is still one Wardensville and Mathias while and remembered I left my lunch. veloped my love for politics…or Jessica Need-DeShong ter, State Capitol Complex, 1900 of the most serious forest pests in Baker remained at $2.29. As I got out, I heard the swish, distain…for how corrupt politics Cincinnati, Ohio HARDY TIMES Free Swim Moorefield Elementary andinvited to attend. For information, the WIC office at 304-538-3382 for p.m. at Brighton Park. A number Alumni Chapter will present a Moorefield Intermediate. SBPL contact Planner Melissa Scott at information. of state and local candidates have check to Nicole Riggleman to The Moorefield Town Pool will and SBC6 are collecting donated open its WVU Scholarship fund host a free swim on the following 304-530-0257. been invited. The event is free and school supplies throughout the Back to School for students attending WVU from days: open to the public. month of August and will make Community Together Pendleton, Grant, Hardy and • Thursday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. - 5 The Crest Hill Church, Rt. 259, Splash Relay for Life p.m. courtesy Pilgrim’s Pride. a delivery to the schools on Sept. Old Fields Baptist Church will Hampshire counties. All WVU Wardensville will host Community Relay for Life of the Potomac • Saturday, Aug. 20, 4 - 8 p.m. 1. They are asking for basic school sponsor a Back to School Splash fans, friends, and alumni are in- Together on Thursday, Aug.11 be- Valley will be held on Saturday, courtesy Moorefield Volunteer supplies for pre-school through at the Moorefield Town Pool on vited to this special event. ginning at 6 p.m. Come and bring Aug. 13 beginning at 4 p.m. at Pe- Fire Department 5th grade, including classroom Thursday, Aug. 11 from 6:30 - 8: a friend. tersburg High School Field. For HARSE Meets • Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. - 5 supplies, such as tissues, wipes, 30 p.m. Registration begins at 6 more information, contact Lorna The Hardy County Associa- p.m. courtesy American Wood- hand sanitizer, etc. p.m. The first 300 students regis- WIC Farmer’s Market Liggett at [email protected] tion of Retired School Employees mark. tered will receive a backpack with The WIC (Women, Infants, will meet for a picnic on Tuesday, Work Sessions school supplies. Refreshments will or 304-8516325. Children) Program is participat- School Supply The Hardy County Planning be provided. Aug. 16, at Baker Park, at 5 p.m. Commission will hold informal ing in the local Farmer’s Market. WVU Alumni Event Members are asked to bring a cov- Drive work sessions every Monday from Each WIC participant over the Political Rally You are invited to Capt. Mul- ered dish. Meat, drinks, and paper South Branch Potomac Lanes 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. regarding age of 6 months can get up to $20 Hardy County Democratic lins, 104 Main Street, Moorefield products will be provided. Any and South Branch Cinema 6 are revisions to the county’s current to spend at the markets on locally Women’s Rally 2016 will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 5-7 p.m. and all retired school employees official Business Partners with zoning ordinance. The public is grown fruits and vegetables. Call on Friday, Aug. 12 beginning at 4 The Potomac Highlands WVU are invited to attend. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 obituariEs JACKSON MERRILL COLLINS L. MAXINE MCDONALD LARRY E. FURLEY

Jackson Merrill Collins, 85, of sively throughout North America L. Maxine McDonald, 70, of Larry E. Furley, 68, of Wardens- Shannon L. Spears of Big Pool, Wardensville, W.Va., passed away on hunting and fishing adventures. Wardensville, W.Va. passed away ville, W.Va. passed away Thursday, Md; two brothers: Charles W. Fur- Monday, August 1, 2016 at Green- His heart never strayed far from Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Win- August 4, 2016 at the Saint Agnes ley of Inwood, W.Va.; Elmer L. field Reflections in Strasburg, Va. his beloved West Virginia, howev- chester Medical Center. Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Furley, Jr. of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; Jack was born May 19, 1931 in er, where he was most comfortable Maxine was born April 28, 1946 Larry was born June 18, 1948 in three sisters: Helen Henry; Patri- Weston, W.Va. He was the son of working on his farm. in Wardensville, W.Va., the daugh- Martinsburg, W.Va., the son of the cia Wright both of Inwood, W.Va.; the late Boyd C. Collins and Dovie His funeral was held on Satur- ter of late Herman Bryan Kline & late Elmer L. and Estella DeHav- Susan Barrett of Martinsburg, Somerville Collins. day, August 6, 2016 at the Loy- Garnet Miller Kline. Maxine was a en Furley. He was a carpenter by W.Va.; six grandchildren and his He is survived by his wife, Mar- Giffin Funeral Home in War- secretary at the Wardensville High trade, a 1966 graduate from Mus- beloved dog: Sophie. lene Brown Collins, whom he School and the East Hardy High densville, W.Va with Rev. Milford selman High School and a mem- Funeral services will be held at married on February 12, 1955. School for 18 years and attended and Carolyn Lyndaker officiating. ber of the Church of the Brethren. the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Jack is also survived by his son and the Crest Hill Community Church Burial was at the Greenfield Cem- He was an avid hunter and fisher- Wardensville, W.Va. on Wednes- daughter-in-law, Roger and Cindy in Wardensville. etery near Wardensville. man. day, August 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Collins, as well as his daughter and Maxine married Donald Lee Condolences may be sent to his Larry married Edna C. Fur- Officiating will be will be Pastor son-in-law, Jacqueline and Rob- McDonald on May 28, 1967 in family at PO Box 84, Wardensville, ley on February14, 1986 in Win- ert Touse. He is also proud to be Wardensville. David Twedt. Interment will fol- survived by three granddaughters WV 26851, the Loy-Giffin Funeral Surviving with her husband of chester, Va. low in the Greenfield Cemetery and their husbands, Christine and Home, PO Box 29, Wardensville, 49 years are two sons: Mitchell Surviving with his wife of 30 near Wardensville. Joshua Hooper, Jessica Collins WV 26851 or at www.loygiffin. A. McDonald and his wife Ange- years are three daughters: Lula V. Arrangements are by the Loy- Funkhouser and Rev. Milford Lyn- and Rush Atkinson, and Kath- com. Donations may be made to lina of Wardensville; Michael A. Myler of Hagerstown, MD; Shelia Giffin Funeral Home in Wardens- daker. Interment followed in the leen Collins and Daniel OConnor; the Michael J. Fox Foundation for McDonald and his wife Cherie of M. Brady of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; ville, W.Va. two grandsons, Matthew Touse Parkinsons at P.O. Box 5014, Hag- Fulks Run, Va.; three granddaugh- Greenfield Cemetery near War- and Kyle Touse; and great grand- erstown, MD 21741-5014. ters: Rachel, Sarah and Brianna densville. DUplicate BriDge clUB daughter, Mackenzie Hooper. Funeral arrangements were un- McDonald and two sisters: Sha- Memorial contributions may be A Howell game was played on Bill Long and John Childs, 46; Jack was a veteran of the United der the direction of the Loy-Gif- ron K. Moyer of Wardensville and made to Wardensville Vol. Rescue Aug. 3 with four tables in play Sandra Evans and Polly Ours, States Air Force. He was an avid fin Funeral Home, Wardensville, Kathy I. Miller of Conroe, Tex. She Squad, PO Box 2, Wardensville, in the South Branch Duplicate 431/2; Jim Kelly and Steve Kimbe, outdoorsman who traveled exten- W.Va. is preceded in death by two broth- W.Va. 26851 or Capon Valley Vol. ers: Tim B. Kline and Richard Bridge Club held at Colt’s Res- 43; Susan Newman and Marion Fire Company, PO Box 308, War- age in actiOn Clyde Kline. taurant. There were eight pairs Marshall, 421/2; and Rachel Wel- Funeral services were held at densville, W.Va. 26851. playing 24 boards with an average ton and Bill Fisher, 421/2. MENU Hose, Judy Wolfe, Moorefield the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home on Arrangements are by the Loy- match-point score of 42. The bridge club meets each Aug. 15 - 19, 2016 Church of the Brethren, Food Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 11:00 Giffin Funeral Home in Wardens- Overall winners were Bruce Wednesday at Colt’s Restaurant Mathias, Moorefield, Lion and the Moorefield Exam- AM. Officiating were Rev. Michael ville, W.Va. Leslie and Lary Garrett, 51 1/2; beginning at 7:00 p.m. Wardensville iner. All donations--time, money, Mathias and Wardensville - food, etc. are greatly appreciated. out by steelworkers at Wheeling- town. The first class of students Home Delivered Only Have a safe and happy week. Pittsburgh Steel was the longest occupied the new building in April Meals served at 12:00 Noon steel manufacturing strike on re- 1869. That school evolved into Mon., Aug. 15 - Baked beans, ************* cord when it concluded. Fairmont State University. w/hot dog, glazed carrots, bread, Aug. 13, 1900: Railroad mogul Aug. 15, 1906: The Niagara peaches HCCOA receives funding from and founder of Huntington, Collis Movement began a five-day meet- Tues., Aug. 16 - Cooked cab- federal and state entities including Potter Huntington, died. Raised ing at Storer College in Harp- bage w/ham, buttered potatoes, WV Bureau of Senior Services, The following events happened in poverty, Huntington went west ers Ferry. The organization was corn bread, fruit Upper Potomac Area Agency on on these dates in West Virginia when gold was discovered in Cali- founded in 1905 by a group of Wed., Aug. 17 - Open face ham- Aging, local government, dona- history. To read more, go to e-WV: fornia. There he became rich, not African-American intellectuals, burger sandwich, mashed pota- The West Virginia Encyclopedia at from mining but by selling supplies including W.E.B. DuBois. toes, mixed vegetables, dessert tions and memorial contributions. www.wvencyclopedia.org. to miners. Aug. 15, 1946: The first FM ra- Thurs., Aug. 18 - Creamy chick- Aug. 10, 1920: General Frank Aug. 14, 1894: Entertainer Ada dio station in the state, WCFC of en and noodles, Harvard beets, WE HAVE ENSURE Kendall ‘‘Pete’’ Everest Jr. was Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Beckley, began regular program- Jell-o Flavors available are chocolate, born in Fairmont. Everest was a Virginia ‘‘Bricktop’’ Smith was ming. Fri., Aug. 19 - pork BBQ on bun, vanilla, strawberry and butter pe- military aviator and a pioneer in born at Alderson. She performed Aug. 16, 1851: William Hope scalloped potatoes, peas, fruit can. Regular and plus in same fla- General Frank Everest Jr. in Paris in the 1920s and opened ‘‘Coin’’ Harvey was born in Buffa- Due to the availability of deliv- vors. The cost has increased effec- U.S. rocket plane flying. In 1956, he flew the X-2 at Mach 3, exceed- her own club, called the Music lo, Putnam County. Harvey, a so- ered food, substitutions are some- tive immediately and we will only freshwater wetland areas in central ing 1,900 miles per hour and break- Box, in 1926. cial reformer, was nominated for times necessary. accept checks for Ensure. No cash. and southern Appalachia. ing the record of Chuck Yeager, his Aug. 14, 1943: Astronaut Jon president of the United States by Sorry for the inconvenience. Any Aug. 12, 1937: Author Walter ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD questions call the Center at 304- rival and close contemporary. Andrew McBride was born in the Liberty Party in 1932. Aug. 11, 1844: Emanuel Willis Dean Myers was born in Martins- Charleston. McBride became an e-WV: The West Virginia Ency- SENIOR CENTER 530-2256. burg. In January 2012, Myers was Mon., Aug. 15 - Puzzles, Crafts Wilson was born at Harpers Ferry. astronaut in 1979 and piloted the clopedia is a project of the West named the National Ambassador space shuttle Challenger on an Virginia Humanities Council. Tues., Aug. 16 - Puzzles, Crafts, MEDICARE He served as the seventh governor of West Virginia. for Young People’s Literature by eight-day mission in 1984. For more information, contact Senior Shopping Do you need help with Medi- Aug. 11, 1994: The Canaan Val- the Library of Congress. Aug. 15, 1867: The corner- the West Virginia Humanities Wed., Aug. 17 - Puzzles, Crafts care Parts A, B, C, D? Call to ley National Wildlife Refuge be- Aug. 12, 1997: The Wheeling- stone for the first building of the Council, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., Thurs., Aug. 18 - Puzzles, Crafts make appointment with Arline came the 500th refuge in the Na- Pittsburgh Steel strike ended when Fairmont Branch Normal School Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 346- Fri., Aug. 19 - Puzzles, Crafts, by calling the Senior Center at tional Wildlife Refuge system. It is 79 percent of the workers approved was laid at the corner of Adams 8500; or visit e-WV at www.wven- Bible Study, 11:15 304-530-2256, 8:00 - 4:00, Mon- one of the largest and most diverse a new contract. A 10-month walk- and Quincy streets in the heart of cyclopedia.org. day through Friday. Anyone who REMINDERS needs extra help with Part D thru If you want to pick up/carry out DHHR or Social Security you can a meal at the Senior Center call check and change your plan any- by 9:30. 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We’re with you through life’s jour- Moorefield ney, from birth to retirement and beyond. And one of the best tools Assembly we provide every American is my Social Security, our secure online of God W.Va. Plans to Create resource customized for you. 139 Chipley Lane All your hard work is recorded at my Social Security. There, you Moorefield, WV 26836 Health Nonprofit can: Sunday School – 10 a.m. •Keep track of your earnings (AP) - West Virginia officials The department says the non- and verify them every year; Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. are recommending the formation profit would help implement •Get an estimate of your future Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. of a nonprofit group to coordinate changes in its State Innovation benefits, if you are still working; changes to health care at the fed- Model, which provides money for •Get a letter with proof of your Wade Armentrout, Pastor eral and state levels. states to transform their health benefits, if you currently receive The Department of Health and care systems. them; and “Come celebrate the Human Resources announced The Center for Medicare & •Manage your benefits: presence of the Lord” plans Wednesday to establish the Medicaid Innovation provided •Change your address; West Virginia Health Transforma- West Virginia almost $2 million to •Start or change your direct de- tion Accelerator. draw up its plan. N N posit; The West Virginia University Health officials have released a Moorefield Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel •Request a replacement Medi- S. Fork Rd. Rig School of Public Health and other plan to make a variety of changes care card; and Rig Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. partners suggest creating the inde- to health care from 2016 through •Get a replacement SSA-1099 SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. pendent nonprofit. 2021. Assembly of or SSA-1042S for tax season. God Church Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. Rev. Brad Taylor Worship – 11 a.m. Interim Rev. Harold Tongen Epiphany of the Walnut Grove • Sunday Morning Lord Catholic Church of the Brethren Service at 10 a.m. 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD Rt. 55 East, Moorefield • Sunday Night BECOME INVOLVED 304-530-2307 Church just before Corridor H exit Service at 6 p.m. AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org Sunday School 10 a.m. • Wednesday Night Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Service at 7:00 p.m. 304-434-2547 Church Service 11 a.m. Pastor Donnie Knotts 10 Queens Drive Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Rig, WV 26836 1-877-371-9928 (304) 434-2073 Sunday Mass 8:30 AM E VERYONE W ELCOME ! www.rigassemblyofgod.org

“We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Granite • Marble • Bronze W.A. Hartman Memorials, L.L.C. IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 5 social School Lunch Menu for Aug. Wilkins and Riggleman Thursday, August 18: Calzone, Wednesday, August 24: Chick- Milk Cauliflower, Fruit Cocktail, Fruit en Nuggets, Corn, Pears, Animal Tuesday, August 30: Beef Taco, & Garden Bar, Milk Cracker, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk Salsa, Beans, Pears, Fruit & Gar- Friday, August 19: Cheeseburg- Thursday, August 25: Salisbury den Bar, Milk Married at Camp Pinnacle er, Oven Fries, Pineapple, Fruit & Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Wednesday, August 31: French On Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Garden Bar, Milk Peaches, Wheat Roll, Fruit & Gar- Bread Pizza, Sautéed Vegetables, 5 o’clock in the evening, Melis- Monday, August 22: Spaghetti den Bar, Milk Frozen Fruit Cup, Fruit & Garden w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Ap- Friday, August 26: Hot Dog Bar, Milk sa Sue Wilkins and Lonnie Lo- plesauce, Bread Stick, Fruit & Gar- on Bun, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Daily breakfast choices include gan Riggleman were married at den Bar, Milk Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk cereal, fruit, juice and milk. Camp Pinnace in Wardensville, Tuesday, August 23: School Monday, August 29: Creamed Hardy County Schools is an West Virginia. Melissa is the Made Pizza, Broccoli, Frozen Fruit Chicken on Biscuit, Carrots, Ap- Equal Opportunity Provider and daughter of Alton Wilkins and Cup, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk plesauce, Fruit & Garden Bar, Employer. Cheryl Young. Logan is the son of Lonnie M. Riggleman and Community Action Awarded Grant Hiawatha Smith. The couple Eastern WV Community Ac- Salvation Army, and the United Under the terms of the grant, was joined by family and friends tion Agency, Inc. has been award- Way Worldwide. The local board local agencies chosen to receive as they said their vows. Steve ed federal funds made available was charged to distribute funds funds must 1) be private voluntary Snyder officiated the ceremony through the Department of Home- appropriated by Congress to help non-profits of units of government, and a reception was held after- land Security/Federal Emergency expand the capacity of food and 2) be eligible to receive Federal Management Agency Emergency shelter programs in high-need ar- funds, 3) have an accounting sys- ward. Both the wedding and re- Food and Shelter National Board eas around the country. tem, 4)practice nondiscrimination, ception were held outside and Program. A local board made up of the 5) have demonstrated the capabil- the weather was quite perfect. EWVCAA has been chosen mayor, Red Cross, local govern- ity to deliver emergency food and/ The newlyweds spent their hon- to receive $6,645 to supplement ment agencies, Salvation Army, or shelter programs, and 6) if they eymoon in tropical Montego emergency food and shelter pro- local ministerial association and are a private voluntary organiza- grams in the county. the local food banks will deter- tion, have a voluntary board. Qual- Bay, Jamiaca. They would like The selection was made by the mine how the funds awarded to ified agencies are urged to apply. to thank everyone who was in- National Board that is chaired by Hardy County are to be distributed Public or private voluntary volved in making their wedding the U. S. Dept. of Homeland Secu- among the emergency food and agencies interested in applying day absolutely perfect. rity’s Federal Emergency Manage- shelter programs run by local ser- for Emergency Food and Shelter ment Agency and consists of rep- vice agencies in the area. The lo- Program funds must contact Rick resentatives from American Red cal board is responsible for recom- Smith at 304-538-7711, 401 Maple Cross, Catholic Charities USA, mending agencies to receive these Ave., Moorefield WV 26836 for an GMH Receives Car Seats with Grant the National Council of Churches funds and any additional funds application. The deadline for ap- of Christ in the USA, the Jewish available under this phase of the plications to be received is Aug. 22, Federations of North America, the program. 2016.

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and (Left to right) Coffman presents the car seats to FMU staff Cecily Cosner, Darlene Turner, Trisha Brennan, He shall direct your paths. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 Amanda Hawk, and Barbara Ray. P ROVERBS 3:6 (NKJV) Family Maternity Unit (FMU) the capacity of local communi- hospital must be in an infant car Lost River State Park, at Grant Memorial Hospital re- ties to support families and pro- seat. Mathias, WV • Upper Shelter cently received two infant car seats tect children,” explained Coffman. “We try to assist as many fami- from the Partners in Prevention “This approach is built on a frame- lies as possible, but we have limited Covered Dish Lunch at 1:00 PM (PIP) Grant. work of collaboration between and resources to use and depend on Alexander Coffman, WVU Ex- among community groups, state community support,” said Hawk. Everyone Welcome. tension Agent, presented these to and local organizations and local “These car seats will be a great Hope to see you there! the Family Maternity Unit. teams.” help.” PIP is a unique model of com- Community teams across the PIP community grants are sup- munities working together to state participate in this program of ported by The West Virginia Chil- strengthen families and help West educated workshops, networking dren’s Trust Fund, the Claude Virginia’s children grow up free and mini-grants. Worthington Benedum Founda- from abuse and neglect. Amanda Hawk, FMU Depart- tion and the West Virginia Depart- “It (PIP) is based on the belief ment Manager, stated that every ment of Health and Human Re- that a child’s well-being hinges on infant being discharged from the sources. Williams Receives National Honor The National Society of High who have demonstrated outstand- “On behalf of NSHSS, I am School Scholars (NSHSS) recently ing leadership, scholarship and honored to recognize the hard announced student Holly M. Wil- community commitment. The an- work, sacrifice and commitment liams from Baker, W.Va., has been nouncement was made by NSHSS that Holly has demonstrated to LOST RIVER selected to become a member of Founder and Chairman Claes No- achievement this exceptional level of academic excellence, said Nov- 304-897-6971 the esteemed organization. The bel, senior member of the family Society recognizes top scholars that established the Nobel Prizes. el. “Holly is now a member of a 8079 SR 259, unique community of scholars - a Lost River, WV 26810 community that represents our very best hope for the future.” WARDENSVILLE SOUTH BRANCH We are proud to provide lifetime 304-897-3300 304-538-2816 membership to young scholars to 285 E. Main St., 7570 US Hwy 220 S, support their growth and develop- Wardensville, WV 26851 Moorefield, WV 26836 ment,” stated NSHSS President James. W. Lewis. “We aim to help David A. Rudich - Broker , Tim Ramsey - Realtor ® , students like Holly build on their Ann Morgan - Realtor ® , Lynn Judy - Realtor ® , Ken Judy - Realtor ® , academic success by connecting ® ® them with unique learning experi- Vicki Johnson - Realtor , Paul Yandura - Realtor , ences and resources to help pre- ® ® Al Gramprie - Realtor , Donald Hitchcock - Realtor pare them for college and mean- ingful careers.” 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Attorney Advises Commission Continued from page 1 fice of Emergency Management, commissions would need to get to- 15-feet deep for safety. “Hopeful- 102 calls - 31 was $68,531.75. Emergency Ambulance Service 911 Center and president of the gether on,” Lewis said. ly, the tower will be up in Septem- •Mathias-Baker Volunteer Res- • The county’s contribution to Act trumped the Open Govern- Hardy County Emergency Ambu- Craig Strawderman, president ber,” he said. cue Squad had 58 calls. the Farmland Preservation Board mental Proceedings Act.” lance Authority said the HCEAA of the Mathis-Baker Fire and Res- There were a total of 617 calls • HCEAA had 50 calls. for the month of June was $5,797. Cooper cautioned that because board of directors discussed cue Company said that organiza- for service in June, down from the • Wardensville Volunteer Res- • The county’s contribution the decision was 3 - 2, the interpre- whether a fee or a levy would be tion has no representation on the 669 total calls in May. cue Squad had 38 calls. to the Farmland Preservation tation of the laws could be changed better. HCEAA. • Capon Springs had 9 calls. Board for the month of July was in the future. “There is a conflict in “We think the fee would be the “The County Commission June calls for service were as fol- Fire $6,547.20. the language,” he said. best option,” he said. “With a levy, didn’t reappoint anyone from that lows • Moorefield Volunteer Fire • The regional jail bill for June “The petitioners said the actions it would be 2017 before you could group,” Lewis said. Law Enforcement Department had 26 calls. was $34,354. were invalid because the meet- collect anything. We need some- “There are questions about the • Moorefield Police Depart- •Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire • The commission signed a reso- ings were not designated as regu- thing done pretty quick. We need structure of the HCEAA,” Mi- ment has 260 calls. Department had 11 calls. lution authorizing the Phase 3 pay- lar meetings and were not posted,” to move forward in some direc- chael said. “Are we going to change • Hardy County Sheriff’s De- •Capon Valley Volunteer Fire ment of $160,159.47 for construc- Cooper said. “The County Com- tion.” the structure or keep it the same?” partment had 196 calls. Department had 8 calls. tion of the Baker Industrial Park mission’s website is very clear. You “How can we do a fee equita- Lewis requested the commission • West Virginia State Police had Road. comply with the Open Govern- bly?” Commissioner Harold Mi- allocate $120,000 per year to the 80 calls. Baker Water • The commission approved a mental Proceedings Act.” chael asked. authority, “so I don’t have to come • West Virginia Division of Nat- Michael noted there had been $500 grant to the Wardensville Li- Cooper said he had calls from Lewis said there are counties in asking for money every month.” ural Resources Police had 9 calls. no response from Hardy County brary. other elected officials about the the state who have enacted fees County Clerk Gregg Ely said the Emergency Medical Service Public Service District Director • The commission approved risk of personal liability for actions where everyone pays. Morgan funds were budgeted. • Fraley Ambulance Service had Logan Moyers on the status of wa- the appointment of John Buckley taken. County has an ordinance in place. The commission approved a 81 calls. ter quality in Baker. to fill the unexpired term of Lucy “I think, if nothing else, the Hampshire County is on the verge $120,000 annual allocation. • Mathias-Baker Volunteer “He told us at the last meeting, West on the Hardy County Library court would have reversed the per- of passing one. Rescue Squad had 45 calls. the order from the (West Virginia) Commission. sonal liability judgement,” he said. “The HCEAA has spoken with a Thank You Letters • The HCEAA had 43 calls. Health Department was wrong • The commission sent a letter “They even mentioned it would be billing company about the process The commission voted to ap- • Wardensville Volunteer Res- and he would get a revised order,” to the Hardy County Prosecuting difficult to get anyone to run for of recouping some of our charges prove “Thank You” letters to area cue Squad had 29 calls. Michael said. “That’s just not how Attorney requesting his presence public office if that were the case.” from insurance, Medicare and businesses for their contributions • North River Volunteer Rescue things are done. I guess if we want at County Commission meetings. Cooper said there was still the Medicaid,” he said. of improvements to the Hardy Squad had 6 calls. to know the status we’ll have to go • The commission approved the issue of the West Virginia Counties The process of billing Medicare/ County Dog Pound. They were as • Capon Springs Volunteer Res- directly to the health department.” $15,000 commission to the Hardy Risk Pool and their denial of insur- Medicaid and private insurance follows: cue Squad had 4 calls. The commission approved a let- County Sheriff for the collection of ance coverage for legal fees. takes several years to put in place. • V & W Electric provided Wall- ter to the West Virginia Bureau of taxes. “Mr. Kessler and I agreed you “What if we set the fee at $120?” pack lights with an estimated value Fire Health requesting a status on the • The commission approved the should have had coverage,” he Teets asked. of $210. • The Moorefield Volunteer quality of Baker water. list of 112 Election Officials and said. “We talked about filing an ac- “You would need $175 to meet • CJ Landes and 84 Lumber Fire Department had 25 calls. The HCPSD was cited by the the Emergency Absentee Voting tion, but the Risk Pool filed a de- the HCEAA budget,” former provided a whole house fan and • The Capon Valley Fire De- WV Health Department for el- Policy for the General Election on claratory action. They have asked HCEAA President Greg Green- hangers valued at $550. partment had 10 calls. evated levels of disinfection by- Nov. 8. for copies of the bills and we have walt said. • MTM Worldwide provided • The Mathias-Baker Volunteer products and is working to reduce • The commission approved the submitted them. Hopefully, they “The public needs to know what used chain link fencing and poles Fire Department had 8 calls. those levels. The disinfection by- reappointment of Roger Saville will reimburse 50 percent, both to the fee is and what’s coming from valued at $1,000. products are not toxic to humans and Robert Williams to the Har- Mr. Teets and Mr. Keplinger per- insurance,” Teets said. • Eddie Harlow and Central In July the calls for service in- or animals. dy County Planning Commission. sonally and to the County Com- Michael said he wanted to look Tie and Lumber provided exterior creased to 758 total. At both the June and July Coun- Michael voted “no” on Williams’ mission.” at the bigger picture. paint valued at $200. Law Enforcement ty Commission meetings, Moyers appointment. “I think one person Cooper said he was “comfort- “We don’t need to reinvent the The commission approved the • Moorefield Police Depart- presented an overview of the prob- serving on three major boards is ed” that the justices took the time wheel,” he said. “We need to look installation of the fans at $275. ment had 343 calls. lem and the steps the PSD is taking too much,” he said. to familiarize themselves with the at the regional situation and health • Hardy County Sheriff’s De- to solve the problem. The next meeting of the Hardy case. “I was pleased with the out- care clinics. Can we partner with OEM and 911 Center partment had 247 calls. County Commission will be held come,” he said. them to make a better situation for Lewis reported construction has • West Virginia State Police had Other Business on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. Any- Hardy County, provide coverage begun on the new tower located 76 calls. • The payroll register for July 1 one wishing to be included on the Ambulance Authority and reduce costs?” outside Wardensville. He said the Emergency Medical Service - 15 was $71,532.55. agenda should contact the county Paul Lewis, director of the Of- “That’s something the county 300-foot tower will have footers • Fraley Ambulance Service had • The payroll register for July 16 clerk’s office at 304-530-0250.

Nanofilters May Hold Continued from page 1 or all of the amount from the emer- Water Rate Increase Moyers has petitioned the PSC ment Authority informing them if Moyers said transferring the wa- she said. gency fund the utility is required by In June, the West Virginia Pub- to amend the order establishing the RDA decides to transfer water ter service to the town would be Moyers said there were several state law to carry. lic Service Commission ruled that the rate to include the reimburse- service to another utility, the PSD problematic for the town. “The steps involved to implementing the “I’ve talked with our bonding the rate for water purchased from ment of the funds. “We have both wants to be that utility. system is failing and needs up- nanofilters. company and because this is for the town of Moorefield should be made our case to the PSC and we “If the RDA would make effort grades and they would probably “We have to determine the vol- emergency preparedness, we can to transfer ownership of the water have to install another booster sta- ume of clear water we need to $1.08 per gallon. Moorefield had are awaiting their decision,” he use money from that account,” system to any utility other than the tion,” he said. bring our numbers into compli- been charging $1.29 per gallon said. he said. “In all of our risk assess- District, the District will invoke its The next meeting of the Hardy ance,” he said. “Then we have to since February. go to the DEP and get our dis- ments, power outage is our num- first right of refusal in order to as- County Public Service District will While the town agreed to the Caledonia Heights charge permit modified.” ber-one threat.” sume ownership of the system,” be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at According to Moyers, the ul- The board voted to use $80,000 $1.08 rate, they have not reim- As requested by the board last the letter stated. 10 a.m. The meetings are held at trafilters currently in use create from the emergency fund and the bursed the PSD for the difference month, the attorney for the PSD The RDA has approached the the PSD office, 2094 U.S. Route 90 percent usable water and 10 balance from the general fund to between the two rates already sent a letter to the attorney for town of Moorefield to assume wa- 220 South in Moorefield. The pub- percent waste. That waste is dis- install the emergency generators. paid. The amount is $8,491.21. the Hardy County Rural Develop- ter service to Caledonia Heights. lic is invited to attend. charged into Parker Hollow Run. The nanofilters will create 65 per- cent usable water and 35 percent PUBLIC AUCTION waste. Personal property, antiques and household items of The consensus of the board was Butch & Sharon Porter and Arthur Goldizen to pursue the nanofilter technol- 9 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016 ogy. “We’ve made a drastic amount Location : 5844 North Fork Highway, Cabins, WV of improvement and we’re getting (Across from Echo Park ) - Look for Signs. good numbers, we’re just not there Items Include: Oak furniture, computer desk, entertainment center, curio, yet,” Moyers said. desk, and washstand, recliner, cherry coffee table and stands, grandmother clock, piano stool, full size mirror, chairs, pink depression Emergency Generators glass, Looney Toon glasses, 45 records, yard, garden and hand tools, The PSD board voted to pro- Sears Craftsman VT 3000 lawn mower, Craftsman weed eater, dishes, ceed with installing 15 emergen- framed prints, director folding chairs, Pennsylvania House cherry corner cy generators at the Baker water cabinet, baskets, washtub, chainsaw, Kirby vacuum Heritage 2, Hamilton Beach microwave, GE electric stove, flat bottom aluminum boat, push plant and the utility’s pump sta- plow, wheelbarrow, books and magazines, dresser with mirror, 4 X 8 pool tions. Without them, the Baker wa- table, Pepsi crates, Craftsman 32 lawn sweeper, high chair, hall tree, ter plant and all the PSD’s pump folding chairs, bookcase, bed, wagon, baby buggy, lamps, doors, avon stations would be without power in bottles and many other numerous items. the event of a power outage. Owners: Butch & Sharon Porter, Arthur Goldizen “The low bid was from Michael, 5844 North Fork Highway, Cabins, WV Inc. in Bridgeport,” Moyers said. Auctioneer: Charles (Dick) Riggleman, WV Lic # 308, “Their bid was $137,400. At this Moorefield, WV, 304-538-6564 point we have two choices for View pictures at www.auctionzip.com funding.” Terms: One option, Moyers said, is to fi- 1. Cash or approved check on day of sale with proper ID. nance the entire project through a 2. No items removed from sale until settled upon. local bank. He presented rates and 3. Number system used for bidding, No number, No sale. No Exceptions. total payout amounts from several 4. Announcements on day of the sale take precedence over any/all printed local banks. material. Another option is to fund some Food Available Not Responsible for Accidents MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 7 businEss There’s Chamber Corner We all know about the risk of derosa Steakhouse, Swank Outfit- making plans based on things we ters, ACE Central Tie & Lumber, cannot control. Such was the case South Branch Potomac Lanes, with the plan to kickoff the Cham- Baby Blues, South Fork Pharmacy A New bers’ retailers Summer Shop Local and Hardmans Hardware. Each Campaign “SunDeal Days” at the $10 purchase earns one stamp on Fireman’s Parade last week. Six- a pass and ten stamps complete teen volunteers waited to see if the a shopping pass/entry card. One in the community; worn by our Bear in parade would go on, braved the winner will be drawn from all en- store owners and managers, spon- weather to decorate one of Chris tries on Sept 16th, with all entries sors and their employees. Look Alt’s antique trucks (Thanks, to be completed and returned to for Shop Local Supporter signs in Chris, for the loan!) and had the advertisers by Sept 15th close of front of each advertiser or sponsor best of intentions planning to dis- business day. One of the lucky during the campaign. Someone Town tribute passes to the masses that entrants will be winning $750 in will be the lucky winner of $750 Joining in the collection of larg- historically await the next parade gift cards from our Chamber mer- in gift cards, one of $75 each from er-than-life animals, Highland vehicle. And the rain came down, chant advertisers. Passes can be the advertisers plus the winner’s Trace Realty in Wardensville is the and down, and down…and washed picked up at our advertisers loca- choice of two additional gift cards the candy out! And the passes tions, local banks or the Chamber of $75 each from two of the adver- proud owner of the big bear. You turned soggy while the majority of Office. We encourage you to shop tisers. can’t miss him as you travel on the parade watchers stayed dry un- at each store to complete your en- Local businesses reinvest in the Main Street. der their umbrellas or overhangs. tries; a sample of all that Hardy local economy 60% more than “We saw him outside Bryce, Vir- So most of you didn’t get your first County has to offer in shopping, chains. Let’s invest more in the ginia,” Charlotte Bowman said. SunDeal Days Shopping Pass last dining, home needs, décor and en- Hardy County childrens future by week. tertainment. “My granddaughter dared me to shopping local for back to school Don’t dispair, your chance to We want to thank our sponsors needs. Plan now for Small Busi- get him, so I did.” win is still waiting for you. Shop- Fraley Funeral Home, Pendleton ness Saturday (November 26), see The bear joins the likes of the pers have the opportunity to com- Community Bank, Swank Outfit- the Chamber for graphics for your Big Chicken, Cow-lamity Jane and plete as many entries as they would ters and the Town of Moorefield. ads. the Big Pig, all residents of War- like by shopping local with our Watch for our buy local/shop local Alice Shanks advertisers Star Mercantile, Pon- campaign t-shirts out and about densville. Executive Director Can’t say that Wardensville is go- ing to the dogs with all that going Pictured are from left, Charlotte Bowman, John Bowman, Dee Riley, on. Sheila Bradfield and Toby the dog. Farm Credit Opens in Moorefield Hardy Tel Becomes Signature Sponsor Of Relay For Life Hardy Telecommunications has become a Signature sponsor of the local Relay for Life organization to help in the worldwide fight against cancer. Derek Barr, Hardy’s director of customer service and sales, mar- keting and human resources, pre- sented the $250 donation to Re- lay for Life representatives Lorna Liggett and Angel Blizzard at Har- dy’s Moorefield office. The mon- etary amount denotes a Signature Level sponsorship of the event. “Cancer strikes everyone, and it doesn’t discriminate. It isn’t de- (Left to right): Derek Barr, director of customer service and sales, terred by age, gender, race… it’s marketing and human resources for Hardy Telecommunications, an equal opportunity destroyer of presents a $250 donation to Relay for Life of Potomac Valley repre- lives. Everyone has been affected sentatives Angel Blizzard and Lorna Liggett. Members of the Hardy County Chamber of Commerce joined Farm Credit for the Grand Opening of in some way by cancer. It’s a global their Moorefield Office. The office is located in the South Branch Plaza. struggle, and Relay For Life recog- various activities and typically is Rural Broadband Association, is a nizes the resilience of the human highlighted by the cancer survi- non-profit cooperative dedicated spirit in battling cancer. That’s why vors’ walk and the luminaria cer- to bringing affordable high-defi- we’re proud to sponsor our local emony, when candles are lit inside nition digital television, local and Relay for Life,” Barr said. The American Cancer Society’s personalized bags to honor and long distance telephone service Relay for Life is an event where support those who have fought or and broadband Internet service to teams gather to promote cancer are fighting cancer. Proceeds ben- the citizens of Hardy County. The awareness and prevention by tak- efit the American Cancer Society. company offers services through ing turns walking together around Hardy Telecommunications Hardy OneNet, Hardy County’s a track. The night usually involves Inc., a member of the NTCA – The first fiber-to-the-home network.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Tony Cook Wins Spirit of Partnership Award

Tony M. Cook of the finan- am proud to call him an Edward its affiliate, in Canada. Every as- cial services firm Edward Jones Jones financial advisor.” pect of the firm’s business, from in Moorefield recently won the Cook said he is honored to re- the types of investment options firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partner- ceive the award. offered to the location of branch ship Award for outstanding per- “Edward Jones is a partnership. offices, is designed to cater to formance during 2016. That structure is not just financial, individual investors in the com- Jim Weddle, the firm’s manag- it’s a philosophy,” Cook said. “We munities in which they live and ing partner, calls Cook a leader in work together, help each other work. The firm’s 14,000-plus -fi the firm and an example of what a and all share in the rewards of nancial advisors work directly with Mr. Roy Harper and members of the Moorefield Middle School FFA prepared lunch for the staff of Farm dedicated Edward Jones financial working with long-term individual Credit and their guests at the Grand Opening. nearly 7 million clients. Edward advisor can achieve. investors. That brings out the best Jones, which ranked No. 10 on “Tony has demonstrated un- in everyone.” yielding dedication and enthusi- Cook was one of only 1,108 fi- FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best asm for his business of serving in- nancial advisors out of the firm’s Companies to Work For in 2016, Highlands Bankshares, Inc. Reports Quarter dividual investors,” Weddle said. more than 14,000 to receive the is headquartered in St. Louis. The “Tony has reached a benchmark in award. Edward Jones, a Fortune Edward Jones website is located Earnings And Declares Quarterly Dividend his career that deserves recogni- 500 company, provides financial at www.edwardjones.com, and its tion, and the Spirit of Partnership services for individual investors recruiting website is www.careers. Highlands Bankshares, Inc. the quarterly dividend of $0.25 made in technology continue to Award provides that recognition. I in the United States and, through edwardjones.com. Member SIPC. (OTCQB: HBSI) announced un- per share declared for the second enhance our delivery systems and audited earnings of $1,894,000 for quarter of 2015. Based upon the allow us to provide financial ser- the first six month period ended current market price and annual- vices to our customers when and June 30, 2016. This represents an izing the dividends paid to share- where they want to bank, although E. A. Hawse Nursing & Rehab Center increase of approximately 19.4% holders this quarter, Highlands’ our talented bankers have not lost from the $1,586,000 earned during current dividend yield is 3.9%. sight of building profitable face to the same period in 2015. On a per John Van Meter, Chairman face relationships with our exist- share basis, net income was $1.42 and Chief Executive Officer of Celebrates Historic Milestone ing and prospective customers.” per share for the first six months the holding company, stated “Our Highlands Bankshares, Inc. op- E. A. Hawse Nursing & Reha- N&RC. “This celebration is for Care Association/National Center of 2016, compared to $1.19 earn- performance in the first half of erates twelve banking locations bilitation Center (N&RC) cel- them, and their families, to thank for Assisted Living, and was one ings per share for the six months 2016 continues to demonstrate them for their hard work.” ebrated another year and historic of only four centers in W.Va. to ended June 30, 2015. the growing potential of High- in West Virginia and Virginia milestone for the skilled nursing, AMFM introduced a No Lost receive the recognition. They also On July 12, 2016, the Board of lands and our focus on increasing through its two wholly-owned sub- rehabilitation and long-term care Time Safety Bonus Program in received the 2015 “Embracing Directors declared a quarterly div- returns to our shareholders. The sidiary banks, The Grant County center. In early June, E. A. Hawse 2003. The program provides for Quality Award” from Providigm idend of $0.28 per share to be paid results reflect our emphasis on Bank and Capon Valley Bank, and N&RC achieved a record 13 years bonus checks to be paid out to all for their deficiency-free state in- on August 5, 2016 to all sharehold- maintaining a high quality balance offers insurance services through without an employee being in- employees within any facility that spection, which covers hundreds ers of record as of July 29, 2016. sheet while generating growth. its wholly-owned subsidiary HBI jured on the job that required time reaches three milestones each of state and federal regulations This is an increase of 12.0% in “The advancements we have Life Insurance Company. off for the injury. year without incurring any lost that all nursing center in W.Va. On Friday, June 10th the facil- time injuries. Those milestones have to meet to remain in compli- ity celebrated by inviting employ- are 90, 180 and 365 days of having ance, and is a Five-Star Rated cen- E. A. Hawse Center Receives Five-Star Rating ees and their families to attend a a no-lost time injury. ter from the Centers for Medicaid/ E. A. Hawse Nursing & Reha- a facility’s state survey results, in ceive the recognition. The center cook-out with door prizes for each “The No Lost Time Safety Pro- Medicare Nursing Home Com- bilitation Center (N&RC) con- which E.A. Hawse N&RC re- also received the 2015 “Embrac- employee, activities such as inflat- gram is a program the employees tinues to be one of the top skilled ceived a deficiency-free survey, as ing Quality Award” from Provi- able jump houses and slides for at E. A. Hawse Nursing & Reha- pare program. children and each E. A. Hawse bilitation Center has embraced E. A. Hawse N&RC’s mission is nursing facilities in West Virginia. well as quality measures and staff- digm for their deficiency-free state employee received a bonus safety since day one of the program,” “To exemplify excellence in quali- The award winning long-term care ing levels. inspection, which covers hundreds check. said Kristy Dickens, Administra- ty care to our customers by provid- center has received a 5-Star Rat- Additionally, E. A. Hawse of state and federal regulations “I’m so proud of our team and tive Director and Risk Manage- ing an environment that enhances ing, the highest rating possible, N&RC was selected as a 2015 Sil- that all nursing center in W.Va. their dedication to providing such ment Officer for AMFM. personal growth, individuality, from the Centers for Medicaid & ver National Quality Award win- have to meet to remain in compli- quality care for our residents, but Additionally, E. A. Hawse dignity and respect.” Medicare Services’ Nursing Home ner from the American Health ance. also looking out for one another N&RC was selected as a 2015 Sil- For more information or to Compare Program for the month Care Association/National Center For more information or to as well,” said Pauline Vance, Ex- ver National Quality Award win- schedule a tour, contact the facil- of June. for Assisted Living, and was one schedule a tour, contact the facil- ecutive Director for E. A. Hawse ner from the American Health ity at (304) 897-5903. The ratings are calculated from of only four centers in W.Va. to re- ity at (304) 897-5903. 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Moorefield Police Officers Complete Continued from page 1 Telecommunications. gold said. days went into weed control, both She said they’d completed a lot could, but also researching other than alcohol. Next, Reckart explained two As the amendment was written, spraying and cutting them down. of maintenance, including cleaning options. Chief Steve Reckart explained ordinance proposals before the any razor would be illegal to carry. They performed cutoffs and meter bathrooms, washing out shelters, The final item discussed be- that a driver could, “blow zero, but Council for first readings. Both The Council did not approve ei- reading, and replaced three resi- dragging the walking trail and and fore going into Executive Session still be impaired,” referring to a would amend codes already in ther amendment. They requested dential meters that were not read- parts of the ball fields, and relocat- was a recommendation to place breathalyzer, which may not detect place. The first proposes banning both be reviewed and more clearly ing correctly. ing bleachers, trash cans, and pic- a plaque in honor of Carla Har- drugs. setting off any kind of fireworks written. Upcoming projects include as- nic tables for fall sports, which be- dy. Council member Terry Hardy Reckart reported several do- within Town limits without an ap- “I’d just hate to see us do it,” sisting the Town Park with fence gan on Aug. 1. had researched options, and pre- nations made to the MPD. Ring proved permit. The second in- Mongold said, referring to both installation; repairing fire hy- Bridger said four different foot- sented his findings. The idea is in Company donated a doorbell and volved weapons, including guns, amendments, “and it might not be drants; raising manholes on south ball teams are using the Park up to early stages, but the council dis- and rules regarding open and con- right.” Elm Street and Maple Avenue; six days each week. camera for the department door cussed the possibility of placing the that allows officers to see who’s cealed carry in municipal buildings Gagnon presented the Pub- lowering meter tiles that are above There are still Free Swim days plaque in one of the flower beds there from their computers. The and municipal facilities. lic Works Report. July was a busy ground level; and repairing water on August 11, sponsored by Pil- on the corner of Main Street and Commission on Drunk Driving “I think it’s pretty restrictive, month. Public works personnel issues at the public works building. grims, August 20, sponsored by Winchester Avenue. The council Prevention provided spike strips, myself,” said council member cleaned culverts and repaired the Juwana Bridger presented the the Moorefield Volunteer Fire approved the recommendation to used to rapidly slow and stop a ve- Doug Mongold, about the ban on street shoulder on 6th Street and Town Park report. Bridger said all Department, and August 27, spon- hicle during a chase. In August, the fireworks. Grand Avenue, and also uncov- four water fountains are repaired sored by American Woodmark place a plaque, and will begin co- department will get eTicket for po- Public Utility Director Lucas ered a main water line valve. They and working properly. She said the Corporation. The pool will close ordinations. lice cars, allowing officers to scan Gagnon read the second amend- repaired manhole lids on Jefferson first annual Archery in the Park for the season on September 5. The next meeting of the Moore- a driver’s license and registration ment regarding weapons, reached Street. They completed sidewalk camp with Bob Clark, held July Bridger said there was a prob- field Town Council will be held on and create a ticket immediately. in his pocket, and produced a ra- and street cleaning. 18-22, was a success. She said Josh lem with the memorial tree Tuesday, August 16 beginning at 7 Reckart also mentioned cam- zor tool. “So, is this illegal, too?” They installed handicap parking Smith and Herb Hawse both as- plaques’ price. Originally quoted p.m. Meetings are held in council eras recording from strategic he asked. signs at Duffey Memorial Method- sisted. at $8.50 per plaque, the price has chambers, 210 Winchester Ave. in Moorefield locations, which were “Every maintenance guy I know ist Church. They painted sidewalk “The kids didn’t know who they increased. She said she was negoti- Moorefield. The public is invited donated by Pilgrim’s and Hardy carries one of those razors,” Mon- curbs and parking spots. Several had,” Bridger said. ating to get the price as low as she to attend. Board of Education Reverses Continued from page 1 ery Anderson, director of second- and the middle school program at at the intersection of Route 55 hands of the Ludwig family repre- students. years. It initially began at the East ary education, submitted a plan to Moorefield High School.” and 259 in Baker. Last year FFA sentative and the school would be The board approved a Memo- Hardy campus in a building sepa- separate middle school and high According to Assistant Super- students began working at the or- contacted when it was signed. randum of Understanding with rate from the high school. school students, keep the middle intendent Bryan Cooley, there is chard with the goal of creating a RESA 8 regarding IT support ser- Students in middle and high school AE program at MMS and one student in the high school AE partnership between the West Vir- Other Business vices. It was discussed that the ser- school who are experiencing issues provide an AE program at each program and five students in the ginia Department of Education, Director of Facilities Steve Wil- vices should be monitored to make with attendance, tardiness, unac- high school. middle school program. the West Virginia Department of liams reported that six doors at sure we’re getting our money’s The board voted to rescind the ceptable behavior, social and aca- According to Anderson’s plan, Agriculture and the Ludwig fam- Moorefield Middle School have worth. demic skills can be sent to the AE the high school AE program would AE plan submitted by Anderson ily. Ultimately, the EHHS FFA new panic bars and new closures The next meeting of the Hardy program. There they receive coun- take place after regular school and continue with the policy previ- wants to establish a farmer’s mar- and the doors have been inspected County Board of Education will be seling services and other resources hours. Two teachers and an admin- ously in place. ket at the site of the former Baker by the fire marshal. held on Monday, Aug. 15 begin- to help them solve the issues. Both istrator would be used to monitor School. The board approved a Memo- ning at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at middle and high school-aged stu- the AE program at each site. Ludwig Property “Jason Hughes with the Depart- randum of Agreement between dents were together in the alterna- “We decided to keep the pro- Dotson also reported a Memo- ment of Education is working with the Hardy County BOE and East- the central office, 510 Ashby St. in tive setting. gram as is,” Dotson said. “I will randum of Understanding was (EHHS FFA Advisor) Mr. Hard- ern WV Community and Technical Moorefield. The public is invited When construction began at continue to meet with the princi- presented to representatives of the man to develop goals and objec- College. to attend. EHHS, the AE program was pals regarding alternative educa- Robert Ludwig family for use of tives for the site,” Dotson said. “Of The board approved a contract Aug. 15 is the first day of school moved to Moorefield Middletion. At this point we are working the Ludwig orchard and adjacent course, all this is contingent on between the HC BOE and East- for teachers and staff. School. to locate the high school AE pro- land for an EHHS FFA project. grant funding for the project.” ern WV Community and Technical Aug. 18 is the first day of school At the June 6 BOE meeting, Av- gram at East Hardy High School The Ludwig property is located Dotson said the MOU was in the College regarding early entrance for students. Miller is Continued from page 1 money,” he said. “But I really About 6 years ago a series of a teaching and coaching job at Greenbrier. That’s real hands-on or harassment. I want the climate He worked for three years at missed working with kids.” events brought Miller and his fam- Hampshire High School. stuff.” and the culture to be good and I Hamilton Junior High School in When Miller made the decision ily back to the Mountaineer State. “I love the mountains,” he said. Just before coming to Moore- want the school to be a safe place. to go back to education, there were “My wife and I went to a high “I love trout fishing. I coached bas- field, Miller spent a year as princi- Parkersburg, where he started Miller is impressed with the coaching sports, mainly basketball. no jobs in West Virginia. “There school basketball game and ev- ketball. For the last three years I pal at Pocahontas High School and new facility and will “make sure “The two biggest influences in was a hiring freeze across the eryone had to go through a metal was there, I was assistant principal a year as principal at Petersburg my life were my math teacher and state,” he said. detector because there had been and administered the Career and High School. we keep this school looking like it my football coach,” Miller said. So the family moved to South a shooting at a basketball game Technical Education program.” “Teachers should understand does now.” “My math teacher was incredibly Carolina, first to the southern part nearby,” he said. “We realized our Miller said CTE was a godsend the influence they have on kids,” He’ll be out and about, in the hard and it felt good to do good of the state, “with the swamps and quality of life would be so much for some students. Miller said. “They can actually in- hallways, in the classroom. work in his class.” pine trees” and later to the Clem- better in West Virginia. Plus our “I saw kids who couldn’t do fluence the rest of their lives.” “I don’t feel like a boss,” he said. Miller left education for awhile. son area, which is in the northwest parents were getting older and in well in the traditional classroom, He has a few simple goals for “I’m more of a facilitator. I want He sold insurance “which I really corner of the state. poor health. So we moved back to just blossom,” he said. “I’d love to Moorefield High School. hated” and worked for a car deal- “It was a lot like West Virginia,” West Virginia.” expand the agriculture program “I want kids to come and enjoy to make sure the teachers get what ership. he said. “There were mountains The Millers moved to Hamp- here. The students at Hampshire their day and get an education,” he they need to be successful, so our “I thought I could make more and trees. We were there 17 years.” shire County and Miller took raised pigs and sold them to the said. “I won’t put up with bullying kids are successful.” ExaminEr

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Story & Photos a small creek to hop over and it By Carl Holcomb took a bogey to finish for Carr. Moorefield Examiner Carr went on to complete the last two holes at par, despite sev- Driving to success started last eral sand traps surrounding the Wednesday for Moorefield Golf holes. as the Yellow Jackets putted to Harper hit for bogey on sev- a second place finish in the sea- en out of nine holes during the son opener at Valley View with opening match. Petersburg taking the top honors There was a threat of rain as by 11 strokes during the quin- dark clouds loomed above, but tet match with Tucker County, the golfers managed to finish be- Frankfort, and Keyser. fore the rain came down. The Vikings finished the Observing Moorefield’s Jack- match with a score of 177, fol- son Vance and Zach Arbaugh lowed by Moorefield with 188, on Hole No. 4, there was an is- Tucker County at 195, Frankfort sue trying to avoid the trees. It at 209, and Keyser at 233. was tough with some of the ini- “It was a good start, everybody tial drives meeting branches, was under 50,” Moorefield coach then the shot downhill over the Wade Armentrout remarked. sand hazard was met with a line “I wasn’t sure what it was go- of trees. ing to be early on, but that is Arbaugh sliced several shots pretty consistent. I was really im- throughout the afternoon, but pressed. We have three freshmen managed to make necessary out, so now we have competitors shots. from each grade level. It bodes A couple of the Frankfort golf- well for the future and keeps us Moorefield Golf: Grant Keplinger, Ean Carr, Zach Arbaugh, Nick Martin, Adam Harper, Jackson Vance, and Trace Miller. Not pictured: ers needed to shoot underneath consistent. These kids have been Johnny Smith and Ethan Slack. the trees to get out of the woods. working hard on their own over Vance finished with a total of the summer. Their scores are go- 49 strokes as the top five Yellow ing to improve every week.” Jackets kept scores under 50 for The only golfer to shoot under the first match of the season. 40 for the day was Petersburg’s Vance was teamed up with Pe- Nick Fleming as the overall low- tersburg’s Zane Thompson and medalist with a 39-stroke perfor- both appeared to be having fun mance leading the Vikings to a taking time to give thumbs up to victory followed by Lucas Berg the camera. with 40, Zane Thompson at 46, Tucker County was led by Car- and Wes Cosner at 52. leigh Bolyard with a score of 47 Moorefield was paced by Nick for a third place finish at 195. Martin with a low-medalist score Frankfort took fourth place of 46 for a total of 188, followed with a total of 209 behind leader by Adam Harper and Ean Carr Darren Eyler’s 55 strokes, while with scores of 47, and Zach Ar- Keyser finished in last place with baugh rounded out the scoring 233 points with Jacob Stanislaw- with 48. rcyk at 44 guiding the Golden Martin created a birdie on the Tornado. eighth hole which has a straight Moorefield’s newest members fairway with a distance of near- Grant Keplinger, Johnny Smith, ly 400 yards with the sand traps and Trace Miller played five bordering the green. holes of exhibition and showed Additionally, Martin connect- great promise for the year. ed for par on holes no. 3, 6, and Petersburg’s Zane Thompson and Moorefield’s Jackson Vance show Moorefield’s Adam Harper places the ball down and lines up his The Yellow Jackets know con- their excitement about playing in the first golf match of the season. putting opportunity on the green at Valley View Golf Course. 7. sistency and focus are keys to The holes which presented the reaching Wheeling for the state most difficulty for Martin was hitting off Hole No. 1 into the and a mess of the uniform to get things calmed down with steady second hole. tournament with each course holes no. 1, 4, and 9. rough where the ball got stuck free. scoring the rest of the day as he The third hole is the short- providing experience to achiev- It was humbling start for Carr, in mud creating several strokes After the initial disaster, bounced back with a par on the est on the course and just has ing the goal.

Time To Lace Up The Cleats & Grab The Helmet, Football Season Is Here

Story & Photos this year is a three hour break re- all-state selection, returns as the Austin Whetzel (honorable men- “Boys are excited and practic- hand-offs. By Carl Holcomb quirement for the two-a-day prac- quarterback after guiding East tion) providing key insight at the ing well,” Moorefield Coach Josh Moorefield will look to the Moorefield Examiner tice sessions. Hardy to the Super Six with nearly linebacker spot now. See noted. leadership on the line from Zack The Cougars enter the season 3,000 passing yards. There are plenty of fast athletes The Yellow Jackets lost the Eye (2nd team) and Brock Dolly Moorefield and East Hardy as the Class A state football run- The receiving corps including preparing for a dual role defend- main offensive threat from last (honorable mention). has returned to the practice field ner-up with hopes to pounce back fellow first team all-state member ing the line of scrimmage and season in first team all-state offen- The Yellow Jackets saw 44 play- to gear up for another shot at the for the title under the leadership Brett Tharp is back with antici- moving it on offense. sive captain Wil Schoonover along ers come out for the initial prac- state football championship in of coach Chad Williams and his pation of having another record This season, 35 players showed with first team all-state lineman tice session and there is a mixture Wheeling. spread offense. breaking year. East Hardy lost a up for the first day of practice for Zackery Liller. of talent with a lot of youth being East Hardy finished last year “This is a great group. It’s been couple wide outs including first East Hardy and having the experi- Schoonover pounded the developed into play-makers. with a record of 12-2 and reached a lot of fun so far seeing how fo- team all-state Bryce Strawderman ence of last season will benefit the ground for over 2,500 yards last East Hardy and Moorefield the state championship game, cused they are and how hard and first team all-state defensive program. year and now Moorefield looks to have many practices, but the same while Moorefield ended the sea- they’re working,” East Hardy captain Teddy Cassell at lineback- Moorefield will look for anoth- another senior to lead the charge amount of regular season contests son at 11-3 in the state semifinals. Coach Chad Williams stated. er, but there are a number of play- er playoff berth under coach Josh as first team all-state Nathan to prepare for the playoffs and an- The newest rule for practice Corey McDonald, first team ers prepared to fill the roles with See and his Wing-T offense. “Moose” Jenkins will take the other chance at the ultimate prize. 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 South Branch Potomac Lanes Rapha Prestige Appalachia: Crowns King of the Roost Tour de Hardy Ride Coming This Saturday

The King of the Roost top five scorers were: Phillip Crews, Cherry Hammons, Lynette Kesner, Bob Ham- mons, and Phil Vance.

South Branch Potomac Lanes kicked off poultry scores from this round went on to compete in the final week with something a little different this year. Bowl- game. Taking 1st place in the competition was Phillip ers from around the area participated in the 2016 King/ Crews of Mathias, WV with a 224 in the final game. Queen of the Roost Tournament on Sunday, July 24th. 2nd place- Cherry Hammons of Fisher, WV, 3rd place- Entrants from as far away as Barton, MD came out to Lynette Kesner of Romney, WV, 4th place- Bob Ham- enjoy a day of bowling, competition, socializing and mons of Fisher, WV, 5th place- Phil Vance, Moorefield, The Raw Talent Ranch wel- Grove Rd Turn right onto State Rte 779 the potential to walk away with a cash prize. An ini- W V. comes the inaugural Rapha Pres- 24.0 mi 75.6 mi tial round of three games was bowled by all bowlers. The staff and ownership of South Branch Potomac tige Appalachia ride through Turn left onto Old West Vir- Turn right onto State Rte 691 Series total from this round eliminated all but seven Lanes would like to congratulate the winners and rolling hills of Hardy County this ginia 55 78.8 mi entrants. These top seven bowlers went on to compete thank all participants. We look forward to seeing you Saturday. 24.7 mi in the next round bowling a single game. The top five again next year. Turn left onto State Rte 705 Rapha is an international bike Turn right onto N River Rd 79.1 mi clothing company based in London 29.1 mi Turn right onto State Rte 703 involved in sponsorship of Sky, the Slight left onto Mt Oliver Rd 80.8 mi Wolfe Places Second at Capitol Raceway team that won the Tour De France 30.8 mi Slight left onto Supinlick Ridge four of the past five years. Continue onto Co Rd 1/4 Rd This ride explores about 112 32.7 mi 82.3 mi miles of terrain starting at the Lost Slight left onto N River Rd Sharp right onto Crooked Run Dwayne Wolfe earned a second place River Barn and finishes there. 35.4 mi Rd finish in Pro Mod at the Capitol Raceway It circles around the county go- Turn right onto Augusta-Ford 84.7 mi this past weekend in Crofton, Md. ing from Mathias to Moorefield Hill Rd/Ford Hill Rd Turn left to stay on Crooked Wolfe defeated Kevin McCurdy in the and back up to Wardensville and 38.8 mi semifinals in a time of 5.98 at 241 mph. Run Rd into Virginia by Wolf Gap and Continue straight onto WV-29 84.9 mi The finals featured Mike Janis Super- back around to Mathias. S chargers as Wolfe faced off against Angela Slight right to stay on Crooked The route features elevations 41.9 mi Ray Kinson from New Hampshire. Run Rd reaching 10,000 feet and various Turn left onto Dutch Hollow Rd Wolfe took second with a time of 6.07 at 85.1 mi types of surfaces and is expected 43.2 mi 240 which was his first race above six sec- Turn right onto State Rte 720/ to take about eight to 12 hours to Turn right onto Sauerkraut Rd onds, but both cars had been the only ones Crooked Run Rd complete with a start time of 7:00 46.1 mi to be in the five second range according to 85.1 mi a.m. Turn right to stay on Sauerkraut the Wolfe Racing facebook page. Crooked Run Rd/Orkney This is not a sanctioned event Rd Spring turns slightly left and be- and will not be marshalled, so the 49.4 mi comes Upper Cove Run Rd riders have to take the proper pre- Turn left onto Old West Vir- 91.8 mi cautions. ginia 55 Continue onto Basore Rd There are 30 teams of four and 50.5 mi The Old MasTer 92.7 mi one key rule is that all four team Turn left onto US-48 E Turn right onto Upper Cove outstanding: she won both indi- credible focus and composure, and members must stay together from 53.6 mi By Jay Fisher Run Rd vidual NCAA titles. Interestingly, was never lower than third in the start to finish. Turn left toward Carpenters 93.9 mi The women’s 10m air rifle com- the last WVU shooter to sweep the standings. She eventually took the Ave Turn right onto Middle Cove petition was tough. The defend- NCAA titles was Petra Zublasing, lead, and despite pressure from the Rapha Prestige Appalachia 55.0 mi Run Rd ing gold medalist was there. Her who is the 2015 World Champion Chinese, the Mountaineer never Cue Sheet Turn right toward Carpenters Chinese teammate was there, too in the 10m air rifle, but was not able faltered. Ginny Thrasher won the Turn left onto Dove Hollow Rd Ave 94.2 mi – and they had six Olympic med- to advance to the finals. first gold medal at the 2016 Rio 5.9 mi 55.0 mi Turn left onto WV-59 als between them. Half the final- Thrasher continued her amazing Olympics. Turn left onto Whetzel Hollow Turn right onto Carpenters Ave 98.1 mi ists were over 30, and the second year by qualifying for the Olym- In non-Olympic news, so far Rd 7.0 mi 55.1 mi Turn right onto WV-259 N youngest was 25. There is no way pics team, which was a minor up- there isn’t too much news out of Continue onto Dove Hollow Rd Turn right onto Oak St 100.7 mi a 19 year old first time Olympian, set given the overall rankings. And the WVU football camp, which is 13.6 mi 55.1 mi Turn left onto Kimsey Run Rd then on the biggest stage of them overall a good thing. There have ranked 23rd in the world, could win Continue onto Parker Hollow Slight left onto Trout Run Rd 103.2 mi all, she qualified sixth to advance to been a few injuries along the defen- gold, is there? Rd 15.2 mi 55.3 mi Turn left onto Dove Hollow Rd Not if the 19 year old in ques- the eight-woman final. The format sive line, where backup nose tackle Slight left onto Caldwell Hollow Continue onto State Rte 675 106.1 mi tion is Ginny Thrasher. The rising was new this year – the scores were Jaleel Fields (knee) is out for the Rd 68.6 mi Turn right onto Helmick Rock WVU sophomore has had a star- reset, and the last place shooter year, and backup end Xavier Peg- 16.0 mi Turn right to stay on State Rte Rd tling ascendency in the world of would be periodically eliminated, ues (shoulder) will be out until Oc- 106.6 mi precision shooting. She didn’t start until it came down to one-on-one. tober. While neither was going to Slight left onto Lower Pine 675 competing until high school. But Thrasher started off the finals start, they defensive line needs to Grove Rd 22.6 mi 74.9 mi Helmick Rock Rd turns slightly her freshman year at WVU was with a perfect bullseye, earning 10.9 develop depth and losing two play- Slight left onto Timber Moun- Turn right onto State Rte 675/ left and becomes Howards Lick points. From there, she showed in- ers will make that task harder. tain Rd 23.4 mi VA-42 S Rd Turn right to stay on Upper Pine 75.1 mi 110.9 mi

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Hardy, Grant and pEndlEton CountiES CElEbratE at tHE Tri-County Fair Photos by Kathy Bobo and Carissa Kuykendall

O’ veggie tree, O’ veggie tree, how lovely are thy broccoli. WV Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick waves to Jo Beth Delawder of Old Fields, center, spectators during the Tri-County Fair Parade. was crowned Miss Tri-County Fair.

Synchronized sleeping. Two steers mirror each other as they catch some Z’s. A group of ducklings warm up under the heat lamp on one of the cooler evenings.

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Advertising rates in this section: $7.00 first 25 words. Ten cents per word each additional word. Blind ads double the above rates. Dis- form or application for employment or to make an inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses the following: play state law. Only current paid-up accounts will be allowed to charge classified and/or display advertising. All others must be paid in Directly or indirectly any limitation, specifications or discrimination as to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical advance. Political advertising must be paid in advance. The Moorefield Examiner assumes no financial responsibility for typographical handicap, marital status, sex, age or any intent to make such limitation, specification or discrimination. Rentals and Real Estate: Notice: errors in advertisements; only one corrected classified insertion can be printed at no charge, so immediate notification regarding incor- All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limita- rect classified advertisements is required. The Moorefield Examiner reserves the right to be an unlawful employment practice, unless tion, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, martial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such based on bonafide occupational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security regulations established by the United preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 5B

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LEGAL NOTICE a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter mission, and will reduce annual revenue ableness of such costs and the method support reference to a fiduciary commis- ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF HEARING may be heard, by approximately $7,199,321, a decrease by which they are calculated. Anyone sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- GEORGE P MILLER III YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A Stephanie Tramel King and Richard of approximately 6.6%. desiring to protest or intervene should file missioner is listed herein, claims against 135 RIVER RUN PETITION FOR AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE Leon Lloyd will apply by Petition to the The average monthly bill for the various a written protest or notice of intervention the estate(s) must be filed in accordance ROSWELL, GA 30075-4861 IN THE BAIL BONDING BUSINESS IN Circuit Court of Hardy County. WV at the classes of customers of Mountaineer Gas within twenty-five (25) days following the with West Virginia Code 44-1-14A(10). THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIR- Courthouse thereof in the City Of Moore- COMPANY will be changed as follows: date of this publication unless otherwise ESTATE NUMBER: 1430 CUIT OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIR- field for the entry of an Order by said Court modified by Commission order. Failure to Publication Date: ESTATE NAME: JOHN MATHIAS MOYERS GINIA, STYLED PLAID GROUP, LLC, D/B/A changing the name from R.K. to R.L. DECREASE DECREASE timely intervene can affect your rights to Wednesday, August 10, 2016 EXECUTRIX: BILL’S BAIL BONDS CIVIL ACTION NO. Any person who has objection to the Residential $1.89 3.17% protest any rate change and to participate Claim Deadline Date: ROSAMOND MARGARET MOYERS 16-P-31, HAS BEEN FILED IN THE CIR- change of said name for any reason may Commercial $9.45 3.81% in future proceedings. Requests to inter- Sunday, October 9, 2016 11302 STATE RD 259 CUIT COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST appear at the time and place set forth Industrial $923.94 8.36% vene must comply with the Commission’s MATHIAS, WV 26812-8242 VIRGINIA, SEEKING AUTHORITY TO EN- above and shall be heard in opposition to Resale $224.09 5.10% rules on intervention set forth in the Com- ESTATE NUMBER: 1459 ATTORNEY: JOYCE E STEWART GAGE IN THE PROFESSIONAL BONDING such change. The publication shall con- mission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. ESTATE NAME: LENORA 113 WINCHESTER AVE BUSINESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE tain a provision that the hearing may be Resale customers of MOUNTAINEER All protests and interventions should be VIRGINIA (AKA BEAN) CHARLTON MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1109 TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF WEST VIR- rescheduled without further notice or pub- GAS COMPANY include Canaan Valley addressed to Executive Secretary, Public ADMINISTRATOR CTA: GINIA CODE 51-10-1, ET SEQ., AND THAT lication. Gas Co., Consumers Gas Utility Co., Do- Service Commission of West Virginia, P.O. ELIZABETH RAYE SMITH ESTATE NUMBER: 1424 A HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED Given under my hand this 4th day of minion Hope, City of Philippi, and Southern Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323. 5678 RIG ROAD ESTATE NAME: BEFORE THE HONORABLE CHARLES August, 2016 Public Service. 8/10, 8/17 2c RIG, WV 26836-8227 MICHAEL JOHN ROBINSON E. PARSONS, JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT Stephanie Tramel King The decreases shown are based on EXECUTRIX: SANDRA LEE ROBINSON COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIR- PETITIONER averages of all customers in the indicated United States of America ESTATE NUMBER: 1427 PO BOX 67 GINIA, ON THE 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, Richard Leon Lloyd class. Each class may receive a decrease State of West Virginia ESTATE NAME: NORMAN GLENN CRITES 510 HILLTOP DRIVE 2016, AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE HAMPSHIRE PETITIONER greater or less than stated here. Individual County of Hardy, ss: ADMINISTRATRIX: CINDY M SHOEMAKER MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0067 COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 50 SOUTH 8/10 1c customers may receive decreases that are Notice of Administration / to Creditors 7 NORTH AVE HIGH STREET, ROMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA. greater or less than average. Furthermore, PETERSBURG, WV 26847-1631 ESTATE NUMBER: 1433 THAT A COPY OF SAID PETITION MAY BE Tariff Form No. 8-C the requested rates and charges are only Notice is hereby given that the follow- ESTATE NAME: OBTAINED IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF (Tariff Rule No. 30-C) a proposal and are subject to change (in- ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- ESTATE NUMBER: 1422 HELEN RHODES SOUTHERLY HARDY COUNTY, IN MOOREFIELD, WEST creases or decreases) by the Public Ser- bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office ESTATE NAME: ROBERT B FERTIG SR CO EXECUTOR: C. W. SOUTHERLY II VIRGINIA, AT WHICH TIME AND PLACE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN vice Commission in its review of this filing. at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV EXECUTOR: ROBERT B FERTIG JR 1558 VAN VOORHIS RD #5 YOU MAY APPEAR AND DO WHAT YOU RATES UPON APPLICATION Any change in rates and charges will not 26836-0200. Any person seeking to im- 304 WINCHESTER AVE MORGANTOWN, WV 26505-2557 DEEM PROPER. NOTICE is hereby given that MOUN- become effective until authorized and ap- peach or establish a will must make a com- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1144 CO EXECUTOR: WILLIAM R SOUTHERLY TAINEER GAS COMPANY, a public utility, proved by the Public Service Commission. plaint in accordance with the provisions of ATTORNEY: JACK H WALTERS 259 WILLOWDALE RD PLAID GROUP, LLC has filed with the PUBLIC SERVICE COM- If a hearing is conducted, notice will be West Virginia Code 41-5-11 through 13. WALTERS & HEISHMAN MORGANTOWN, WV 26505-3549 DBA BILL’S BAIL BONDS, MISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA, an applica- given of the time and place of hearing. Any interested person objecting to the PO BOX 119 tion containing decreased rates, tolls and A complete copy of the proposed rates, qualifications of the personal representa- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0119 ESTATE NUMBER: 1458 BY COUNSEL charges for furnishing natural gas service as well as a representative of the Company tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, ESTATE NAME: JOHN R. ANGOTTI to approximately 220,000 customers at to provide any information requested con- shall file notice of an objection with the ESTATE NUMBER: 1419 DONNA SHARON WILKINS COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER various locations in the Counties of Bar- cerning the proposed rates, is available to County Commission within 60 days after ESTATE NAME: ELDA RINARD HAHN ADMINISTRATOR: KENNITH L WILKINS ANGOTTI & STRAFACE, L.C. bour, Berkeley, Boone, Braxton, Brooke, all customers, prospective customers, or the date of the first publication or within 30 ADMINISTRATOR: LARRY A HAHN 179 SHENENDOAH MT RD ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, their agents at the office of the Company days of the service of the notice, whichever 29782 STATE ROAD 55 MATHIAS, WV 26812-8025 274 SPRUCE STREET Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hancock, Hardy, at 501 56th Street, SE, Charleston, West is later. If an objection is not filed timely, WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851-8211 MORGANTOWN, WV 26505 Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, Virginia 25361. the objection is forever barred. Any per- ESTATE NUMBER: 1462 8/3, 8/10 2c Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Marshall, A copy of the proposed rates is avail- son interested in filing claims against an ESTATE NUMBER: 1429 ESTATE NAME: Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mineral, Min- able for public inspection at the office of estate must file them in accordance with ESTATE NAME: FORREST THOMAS WOLFE IN THE ClRCUIT COURT OF HARDY go, Monongalia, Monroe, Nicholas, Ohio, the Executive Secretary of the PUBLIC West Virginia Code 44-2 and 44-3 and/or GENE FRANCIS MANGOLD EXECUTOR: JOHN F. WOLFE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Pendleton, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, Ran- SERVICE COMMISSION at 201 Brooks 44-1-14A(10). ADMINISTRATRIX: LUCINDA S MANGOLD 1084 LOST RIVER STATE PARK ROAD RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME OF R.K. dolph, Ritchie, Roane, Summers, Tucker, Street, Charleston, West Virginia. Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- PO BOX 914 MOOREFIELD WV 26836 TO R.L. Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood, The 30-C procedure is designed to ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- 374 TWIN MAPLE ROAD Circuit Court Case No: 16-P-38 and Wyoming. provide a procedure for changing rates out reference to a fiduciary commissioner MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0914 Subscribed and sworn to before me on NOTICE OF APPLICATION The proposed rates and charges will charged to customers by natural gas dis- unless within 60 days from the first publica- 08/03/2016 OF CHANGE OF NAME: become effective for services rendered on tribution utilities based exclusively on the tion of this notice a reference is requested ESTATE NUMBER: 1431 GREGORY L ELY Notice is hereby given that on the 22 and after November 1, 2016, unless other- cost of purchased gas. Consequently, by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor ESTATE NAME: Clerk of the Hardy County Commission day of August 2016, at the hour of 9:00 wise ordered by the Public Service Com- protest should be limited to the reason- files a claim and good cause is shown to GEORGE PHILIP MILLER JR 8/10, 8/17 2c

Charming Log Cabin along river out of flood zone with 2 BR, 1 BA on .21 acre. 1 level with front and back decks and a 10 x 12 storage shed and 6 x 10 dog kennel. HD9651664 Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 Great Piece of WV. 18 acres with a pole barn that has living quarters. Setup to build the home of your dreams RETIREMENT AUCTION with well, septic and electric. $169,900 HD9690763 Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971 18233 SR 259, Mathias, W.Va. Great 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rancher. Convenient To Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 9 a.m. Winchester. All New Appliances, 2 Car Garage, 2 Directions: From Broadway take Rt 259 across Decks, 1 With Handicap Ramp And A Nice Yard. W.Va. line approx. 4 miles. Watch for signs on right. Nice Location. $159,900 HD9711076 Call Steve Bosley 703-577-3971

Eugene and Louise Moyer are selling their farm and will sell: 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2013 double wide home on 1.99 Collectibles & Household: Mr. Peanut collection, coins & tokens, Syracuse acres. 30 ft. x 22 ft. front deck, out building with Arcadia china, American Sweetheart depression set, Phoenixburg, Columbia, parking garage for 1 car and 700 ft. lighted airstrip. Red Ruby, Carnival, Louisa, Moonstone, Oyster & Pearl, Open Lace, Harp, 2001 Olds Aurora car included in sale. Washer, Blue Coin, Dogwood, crystal, stamp collection, decanters, Aunt Jemima & dryer, stove, refrigerator, 55 inch TV and DVD player, new Acer Moses s&p, 3 Faces compote, Hennware, oil lamps, foil pictures, quilts, computer with printer and big screen, kitchen table & chairs and 2 single beds also convey with sale. Close to Dolly Sods. $59,900 GT9731441 Call H D Coppe 304-257- afghans, crocheted bedspreads, lighters, pocket knives, pocket watches, 3270 Coca-Cola thermometer, cuckoo clock, Broadway Feed & Fertilizer adv., marbles, egg baskets, Fire King, Jadite, pink hobnail, Indian pottery, Nice 6.75 acres conveniently located near Corridor H for a weekend get-a-way handmade wood items(by Mr. Moyer), pitcher & bowl, glass shoes, pictures, or to build a permanent residence. Has approved perc and electric nearby. Just books, cookbooks, kitchen items, iron skillets, cookie jars, milk crates, wood minutes to Moorefield or approximately two hours to the city. $29,900 wagon, wool blankets, comforter, old dolls, Rockingham thermometer, HD9568055 Call HD Coppe 304-257-3270 carnival cane, Victory cigar box metal lid, blue snuff glasses, Shenville Commercial building in the center of town consisting Creamery bottle, apple peeler, kraut cutter, Amprol thermometer, telescope, of 6720 sq. feet on .23 acre currently being used as a VSDB ashtray, Dovesville Mutual telephone Co. Capital Stock, dinner bell, church. In addition, has a vacant lot beside the building runner sled, Schwinn bike. Furniture: handmade display cabinet & corner that contains .157 acre for a total of .387 acre. This cabinet, Fisher Papa Bear stove, wood stoves, gun cabinet (cedar 18 gun), building has lots of potential for many types of business. patio set, 55 gal. fish aquariums, Ethan Allen furniture, kitchen table & chairs, $299,750 HD9658844 Call H D Coppe 304-257-3270 chest of drawers, Teca Co7. Tools: Delta (chopsaw, planer, belt sander, wet/ Top Of The Line River Property, 175 Feet Frontage, 8 Fully Ready Camper Sites With dry grinder, lathe, drill press, scroll saw), Craftsman (hollow chisel mortiser), Water And Septic Hookup. Mature Trees On Rivers Edge And No Steep Banks To Grizzly belt sander, Dewalt compresser, welders (Mustang, Lincoln wire- Get Your Feet Wet Or Your Boat Launched--So If You Have Friends And Family You feed), Milwaukee drill, electric tin snips, bottle jacks, palm sanders, dust Like To Entertain With An Outdoor River Side Taste Or You Just Like A Calm Place collecting machine, manual tire changer, air compressors, table saw, air To Relax, This Is It! $89,900 HS9 730222 Call George Thomas 304-257-6296 nailers, squirrel cage fans, chop saws, vise, chainsaws, log chains, car Build To Suit What You Want. Unrestricted 300 Degree Views Of The Surrounding ramps, garden tools, Craftsman motorcycle jack, drill press, saws all, brass Mountains, Easy Access Only 9 Minutes To Moorefield. All Level Ground, Privacy torches, oil cans, jack stands, bench grinders, grinders, air tools, 2-man With Evergreens All Around. Public Water Available. $20,000 HD9662463 Call crosscut saw, tablesaw, hand tools, routers, drill bits, dovetail jig, scroll saw, George Thomas 304-257-6296 shop lights, pipe wrenches, concrete trowels, nails, wood toolbox, nail keg, Location is everything! This building is located on the handsaws, backpack sprayer, misc shop supplies, Stihl hedge trimmer, Allis corner of Winchester Ave. & Main St. in the middle of Chalmers 608LTD, Custom 10XL riding mower, Snapper riding mower, lawn Historic Downtown Moorefield. Fresh paint, heating and sweeper, push mower, Merry Tiller, Swisher trimmer, Honda & Harley parts, 2 cooling unit upgrades. Main level is currently under a 3 bottom plow, push plow, sprayer for 4-wheeler, push yard spreaders. Guns year lease. Second level has 6 offices ready to add to your cash etc: High Standard Sentinal 22cal, High Standard Model 101 22cal, flow. $395,000 HD9557109 Call George Thomas 304-257-6296 Remington Model 550-1 22 S/L/LR, Remington Model 722 300cal, New The Most Scenic Subdivision In Old Fields. Over 2 Acres Of Trees On Cul-de- England Firearms 12ga, “London Twist” rabbit ear 12ga/37 or 47, Young Sac. Backs To Wet Weather Stream. Paved Entrance From Public Road. For For allall youryour ADVERTISING ADVERTISING America double action pistol, Westernfield Model 550A 12ga pump, Mountain Views, Great Neighbors And Family Friendly Atmosphere. Lot Winchester Model 840 12ga, H&R 12ga, Remington Model 552BDL Approved For Construction Today. Public Water, Electric And Phone Service. needs, contact contact thethe Speedmaster 22cal (never shot, box), Crosman Storm XT air rifle, Powerline Easy 10 Minute Drive Down The Scenic River Valley To Moorefield For Shopping, Work, needs, 880 air rifle, swords, ammo, Coleman lanterns, Lynch turkey call, Johnson School And Corridor H. $22,900 HD 9653898 Call Robert Williams 304-257-7940 Century 100B reels, hunting knives. Motorcycle: 1984 Suzuki Madura V ADVERTISING ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Outstanding 447 Unrestricted Acres. Wooded, Ponds, 1200 Ft River Frontage, Four motorcycle (3,695 miles). To be offered: 1972 Chevelle SS (complete County Rt. 7 Road Frontage, Logging And 4 Wheeler Roads Throughout. Hunt, For Line Classified Advertising, contact Kathy or Sharon restoration, original 402, all numbers match), 1969 VW Bus (body good, Fish, Camp, Ride 4 Wheeler For Hours And Not Cross Same Path. Deer, Turkey, Classified Email: [email protected] seats need work, all windows intact, motor is seized but recent rebuild). Bear Everywhere. Family Compound, Hunt Club, Investment Property. Scenic For Display Advertising, contact Carissa, Mike or DJ TERMS: No Buyers Premium. Cash, check, card (3%) – FOOD: Available. Valley. 2 Hrs From Northern Va. New Survey. Priced Well Below Market. $489,500 Advertising Email: [email protected] Held rain or shine. Not responsible in case of accident. Announcements on H D 9653927 Call Robert Williams 304-257-7940 day of sale takeprecedence over printed matter. Large 5.13 Acres, Private with Meadow and Woods. Comes with limited 304-530-6397 See pictures at markcraigauctions.com restrictions in Old Fields Subdivision. Front of Property is meadow and back of property is wooded. Build in the meadow or on the ridge overlooking meadow. MARK W. CRAIG AUCTIONS Great topography for walkout basement. Very Nice and Private Location with Va. Lic. #2160, WVa Lic. #2114 - 540/246-6430 Public Water, Fiber Optic and Electric to the lot. Nice family and retirement community. $29,900 HD9706046 Call Robert Williams 304-257-7940 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Moorefield exaMiner’s 2016 advertising award winners ADVERTISING STAFF 2nd Place 2nd Place st 1 BLACK & WHITE AD SPORTS SPECIAL Mike Mallow & SECTION (ADS) DJ Bosley Mike Mallow Place Carissa Kuykendall DJ Bosley, Mike Mallow Graphic Designer Advertising Manger & Carissa Kuykendall General Excellence

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Carissa Kuykendall Sharon Martin Advertising Executive Advertising Associate 1st Place 1st Place ONLINE MOTION AD SPECIALS SPORTS SECTION (ADS) Mike Mallow DJ Bosley, Mike Mallow & Carissa Kuykendall Hardy Bowl 2015 2nd Place 1st Place SMALL AD CAMPAIGN ONLINE STATIC AD DJ Bosley & Mike Mallow Mike Mallow

1st Place ONLINE PROMOTIONAL AD Mike Mallow 2nd Place 2nd Place THEME PAGE AGENCY AD DJ Bosley, Mike Mallow Puckett & Associates & Carissa Kuykendall 1st Place FULL PAGE AD CAMPAIGN Mike Mallow & Sharon Martin

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SPOT COLOR AD DJ Bosley, Mike Mallow & Carissa Kuykendall

3rd Place 3rd Place POLITICAL AD BLACK & WHITE AD Mike Mallow & Mike Mallow, Carissa Kuykendall Carissa Kuykendall & Steve Elliott Christmas Ad Sharon Martin 3rd Place 1st Place 1st Place BLACK & WHITE AD CLASSIFIED SECTION SMALL AD CAMPAIGN Mike Mallow & DJ Bosley, Staff Carissa Kuykendall Mike Mallow & Kathy Bobo

1st Place HOUSE AD 2nd Place Mike Mallow ONLINE STATIC 3rd Place AD Mike Mallow RECRUITMENT AD Mike Mallow

3rd Place THEME PAGE Mike Mallow, 2nd Place Carissa Kuykendall & Sharon Martin HOUSE AD Mike Mallow 3rd Place SPECIAL SECTION Mike Mallow, DJ Bosley & Carissa Kuykendall MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 - 7B library WindOWs New Fiction & Mysteries Deadly Fate (Krewe of Hunt- Chronicles; 6) by John Flanagan – Three Sisters, Three Queens by ers; 19) by Heather Graham (Reg. When a massive storm at sea blows Philippa Gregory (Reg. Print, Au- Print, Audiobook) – A psychic en- the Brotherband crew off course to diobook) – United in sisterhood by tertainer working on an Alaskan a land so far west Hal cannot rec- birth and marriage, Katherine of cruise ship becomes an unexpected ognize it from his maps, they face Aragon, Queen of England; Mar- partner to a paranormal FBI agent an unknown enemy. garet Tudor, Queen of Scots; and who is investigating a grisly series When Friendship Followed Me Mary Tudor, Queen of France im- of murders he believes have been Home by Paul Griffin – Seventh- mediately recognize each other as committed by a killer he once put grader Ben, always an outsider, both allies and rivals in the treach- behind bars. is led into a deep friendship with erous world of court and national Knit You Own Murder (Needlec- Halley, who is being treated for politics. Their bonds extend be- raft Mystery; 19) by Monica Ferris cancer, by the special dog he and yond natural and expeditious loy- – When a temperamental business- his adoptive mother take in. alties, as romance, scandal, war, woman keels over dead halfway Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan – and religion inextricably unite through a fund-raising auction and Lost in the Black Forest, Otto these three for better or for worse. her ruthless business rival is ac- meets three mysterious sisters and cused, Betsy must uncover the real Family Tree by Susan Wiggs finds himself entwined in a proph- murderer’s identity. But first, she’ll (Reg. Print, Lg. Print, Audiobook) ecy, a promise, and a harmonica- have to untangle the knots the – After a devastating accident and -and decades later three children, woman made in her relationships a year in a coma, Annie retreats to Friedrich in Germany, Mike in her childhood home in Vermont, throughout her life Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California where she reconnects with loved The Muse by Jessie Burton – A find themselves caught up in the ones and uncovers a family mys- Caribbean immigrant in 1960s same thread of destiny in the dark- tery. London and a bohemian woman in est days of the twentieth century, Insidious (FBI; 20) by Catherine 1930s Spain are bound together by struggling to keep their families in- Coulter (Reg. Print, Audiobook) a painting rumored to be the work tact, and tied together by the music – Venus Rasmussen, a powerful of a genius artist and the mystery of the same harmonica. eighty-six-year-old woman who surrounding his death. Inspector Flytrap still runs an international conglom- The Secrets She Kept (Fairham (Inspector erate, believes someone is poison- Island; 2) by Brenda Novak – Flytrap; 1) by Tom Angleberger ing her. After Savich and Sherlock Keith bears scars--both physical – Hoping to become the greatest visit with her, someone attempts to and emotional--from his child- detective that ever grew, Inspec- shoot her in broad daylight. Who’s hood, but he’s worked hard to tor Flytrap, a Venus Flytrap, and trying to kill her and why? overcome the past. But as soon as his assistant, Nina the Goat, inves- When the Music’s Over (Inspec- he learns of his mother’s death, he tigate “big deal” mysteries at an tor Banks; 24) by Peter Robinson – returns to home. He feels he owes art museum, a cookie shop, and a Two women. Two crimes. For Alan it to his grandfather to put the garden. Banks, newly promoted to Detec- family empire together again--and Mission Atomic (39 Clues. Dou- tive Superintendent, the first case he’s determined to find his moth- blecross; 4) by Sarwat Chadda – rips a tunnel into long-ago days of er’s killer. Amy and Dan are shocked to learn innocence and discovery. And in Sunday Kind of Love by Doro- that Outcast, a violent renegade the victim, he sees an opportuni- thy Garlock –In 1956 Indiana, as who is threatening the lives of in- ty for magic recaptured--if he can post-war America brims with new nocent people, may be a Cahill bring her assailant to justice. opportunities, a young woman dis- family member who is determined Arrowood by Laura McHugh covers the courage to follow her to exact revenge. – When Arden Arrowood was dreams – and her heart. four years old her two-year-old New Jr. Fiction New Easy Readers twin sisters were stolen from the Trouble the Water by Frances Duck for President by Doreen front yard of their hometown of O’Roark Dowell – In the segregat- Cronin – When Duck gets tired of Keokuk, Iowa, on the Mississippi ed south of Kentucky in 1953, two working for Farmer Brown, his po- River while Arden watched. Twen- twelve-year-olds, one black and litical ambition eventually leads to one white, are brought together by ty years later, she returns home to his being elected President. an old dog that is clearly seeking confront the darkest part of her Best Frints in the Whole Universe something or someone, but they past. by Antoinette Portis – Yelfred and not only face prejudice, they find Omek of planet Boborp are best trouble at a haunted cabin in the frints, even when they have dis- woods. agreements. Change Up by Derek Jeter – The Mixed-Up Truck Young Derek Jeter is excited when by Stephen his father becomes coach of his Savage – A little cement mixer baseball team, but things don’t go learns that making mistakes isn’t as he had planned. always a bad thing in this vehicle Locker Hero (Misadventures of book. Max Crumbly; 1) by Rachel Renee Eddie the Bully by Henry Cole Russell – Questioning his resolve – Eddie enjoys being mean and to attend public school after being bullying his fellow students until homeschooled when he is targeted a new girl arrives and shows him by a bully, Max aspires to become how good it can feel to be nice. like his favorite comic book he- Bedtime for Batman by Michael roes and finds an unexpected op- Dahl – A little boy makes his bed- portunity to be the hero his middle time an exciting adventure, as he school needs. imagines Batman preparing to The Ghostfaces (Brotherband fight crime in Gotham City. 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Moorefield exaMiner’s 2016 editorial award winners 2nd Place

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Current Staff from left Carl Holcomb Sports Editor, DJ Bosley Graphic Designer, Mike Mallow Advertising Manager, Jean Flanagan Managing Editor, Faye Staley Editorial Assistant, Sharon Martin Ad Associate/Classifieds, Kathy Bobo Bookkeeper/Classifieds Carissa Kuykendall Advertising Executive, Peggy Wratchford Preprint Coordinator. Not Pictured Phoebe Heishman Co-Publisher & Editor, David Heishman Co-Publisher, James Heishman General Manager, Hannah Heishman Assistant Publisher

1st Place 1st Place 2nd Place HEADLINE NEWS WRITING SINGLE ISSUE NEWSPAPER DESIGN Jean Flanagan Staff Staff Ambulance Authority in Critical Condition Moorefield Council Wades Through Water Options Poultry Festival Scratched 2nd Place SPORTS NEWS REPORTING 1st Place Carl Holcomb SPORTS SPECIAL SECTION Moorefield Can’t Get Foothold DJ Bosley, Carl Holcomb & Mike Mallow Over Mountain Lions

2nd Place CARTOON, DRAWING OR GRAPHIC DJ Bosley

3rd Place 3rd Place 1st Place FRONT PAGE PHOTO ESSAY Mike Mallow & Carl Holcomb SPORTS PAGES Jean Flanagan DJ Bosley & Carl Holcomb 1st Place GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS REPORTING Jean Flanagan State Audits Wardensville, Finds Illegal Loans, Lack of Oversight

2nd Place FRONT PAGE Mike Mallow, Jean Flanagan & Carl Holcomb (Same as Single Issue, above)

2nd Place FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Mallow 3rd Place 3rd Place SPECIAL SECTION SPORTS SPECIAL Jean Flanagan, SECTION Phoebe Heishman & DJ Bosley, Mike Mallow Carl Holcomb & Mike Mallow 1st Place CARTOON, DRAWING OR GRAPHIC Mike Mallow

3rd Place NEWS FEATURE 3rd Place Jean A. Flanagan EDITORIAL PAGE Fire Victims Overwhelmed Phoebe Fisher Heishman by Kindness of the & David Heishman Community

3rd Place 1st Place 2nd Place HEADLINE NEWS WRITING NEWS COVERAGE OF BREAKING NEWS Carl Holcomb PHOTO Jean Flanagan East Hardy Keeps Bulldogs on a Leash Carl Holcomb Community Devastated by Murder Of Trojans Don’t Horse Around In East Hardy Moorefield Middle School Teacher Falcons Grounded in Moorefield