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FRIDAY the December 2, 2016 Vol. 105 • No. 97 14 Pages NORTON, VA 24273 USPS 120-120 $1.00 A ProgressiveA Progressive Newspaper Newspaper Serving Serving Our Our Mountain Mountain Area Area Since Since 1911 1911 PROGRESS Murder suspect search continues GLENN GANNAWAY Police believe Eric Monroe and Appalachia police, Virginia State POST NEWS EDITOR Police and U.S. Marshals Service were Jones is getting assistance working the case, Oakes said. The ex-husband of an Appalachia to elude capture. Jones is considered armed and dan- town employee found murdered Sunday gerous, the sheriff’s office said, warning has now been charged with first degree people to not approach or try to appre- murder and additional charges. bation violation stemming from a previ- hend him. Anyone with information on Wednesday, arrest warrants were ous charge of attempted murder for Jones’ whereabouts is encouraged to issued against Eric Monroe Jones, 46, hire. call 911 or the Wise County Sheriff’s on the murder charge along with The search continues for Jones, the Office at 276/328-3756. charges of possession of a firearm by a ex-husband of the murdered Janina According to online Wise County convicted felon and use of a firearm Gina Lorraine Jefferson, a single moth- court records, Jones was scheduled to during the commission of first degree er, artist and public servant who was appear in court Monday on the proba- murder, according to Wise County remembered as “a joy to be around.” tion violation. Jefferson was murdered Sheriff Ronnie Oakes. As of press time Wednesday, the Wise Jones is also wanted for felony pro- County Sheriff’s Office, Big Stone Gap MURDER, PAGE 2 Eric Monroe Jones Case made for water rate increase JEFF LESTER NEWS EDITOR A federal funding agency’s standards COEBURN — A recent analysis of the would put an average town’s water operation adds to arguments for customer’s monthly bill raising water rates in about $10 too low. the near future. Art Mead, of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, presented council Monday night with an overview of how When will Coeburn’s water rates compare to others locally and to the expectations of project funding agencies. Mead also laid out operating cost issues that contribute to the it end? rationale for a rate hike. Not any time soon, according The numbers add up to suggest that the average in- to the Virginia Department of town water customer will need to be paying about $10 Transportation. Estes more per month, according to Mead. Brothers Construction Inc. is Council already faces the need for an eventual rate replacing this deteriorating hike after accepting a federal Rural Development fund- bridge on the western end of RATE, PAGE 2 downtown Coeburn that con- nects to a three-way inter- section. Last month, traffic began to be detoured to Tate Street NE and Laurel Expansion to Avenue. The work is set for completion in August 2017. create 14 jobs JEFF LESTER PHOTOS A local welding and NorrisBuilt provides fabrication business has been awarded a welding services for $250,000 loan to assist Cop complaint yields arrest an expansion at its a variety of metal Norton-based operation. types, including Tables were turned Wednesday on a tion and called 911. “He reported to dis- The Virginia man who called Wise County 911 to patch that there were two knucklehead Coalfield Economic stainless and report “two knucklehead cops” at a cops that didn’t know what they were Development Authority Pound gas station. doing, and that he was a lawyer and on Nov. 15 approved the aluminum and Police were speaking to an individ- knew the law better than the police,” loan to the Wise County ual outside of the Wildcat gas station Baker said in the release. Industrial Development mild steel. when Danny Lee Mullins Jr., 44, of While Mullins was inside the store, Authority to assist Highland Avenue, Pound, attempted to Officer Richard Carter checked to see NorrisBuilt Fabrication September meeting interfere with police, according to a if Mullins had any outstanding war- LLC in expanding oper- requesting that VCEDA report from Pound Police Chief Tony rants and was notified there were two. ations to better accom- approve the loan. Its Baker. Officer Chris Strange advised The officers then placed Mullins under modate its growing busi- receipt represents the Mullins to leave the area while they ness, according to a Nov. second expansion for were conducting police business. 29 VCEDA newsletter. the company in the past The IDA approved a So Mullins went inside the gas sta- Danny Lee Mullins Jr. ARREST, PAGE 2 resolution at its JOBS PAGE 2

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SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION HERE Meditation Concert Series at All Saints Episcopal Church in Norton was founded by Rector • Illegal Emerita Fran McCoy in 1995 to give the community the opportu- logging nity to take time from the hectic month leading to Christmas to lis- penalty. ten and reflect, to find a few • Miners moments of peace and joy, and to prepare heart and mind and soul Protection for the coming of the Christ Child. Act. Advent is that season of the church year in which we are • Trump encouraged to prepare ourselves and coal. for the coming of Christmas. All Saints invites the communi- • Holiday ty to attend a series of four con- Hannah Wunsch Ryan Peter Ryan certs beginning this weekend shopping with a concert at 7:30 p.m. on D. Michael Donathan, organist, Hannah Wunsch Ryan is assis- scams. Saturday, Dec. 3 with Peter and on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. tant professor of Music at the Hannah Ryan and at 7:30 p.m. on All Saints Episcopal Church is University of Virginia’s College at • Deer Sunday, Dec. 4 with Ron and Joan located at 1015 Virginia Avenue, Wise, where she is director of Short. across from the Norton City Park, choral and vocal activities disease Two additional programs will the red brick church with double and directs the Concert Choir, response. be presented later in the month red doors. All the Advent con- Highland Chorale and Madrigal by Joy Smith Briggs, organist, on certs are free and open to every- Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. and by one. ADVENT, PAGE 2 PAGE 2 Friday, December 2, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 r Murder FROM PAGE 1 late Sunday night. Oakes confirmed that Jones was scheduled to make a court appearance Monday. Oakes also said Jones was free on bond on another charge. The exact charge could not be con- firmed by press time, but Oakes recalled it involved an assault on Jefferson. Janina Jefferson Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp said Wednesday morning that his office had opposed bond in that case, which was pre- sented in juvenile and domestic relations court. Oakes said law enforcement officers are speculating that Jones “had a plan.” And, the sheriff said, “we think somebody’s helping” Jones. “We don’t know that for sure . . . We’ve canvassed neighborhoods and talked to GLENN GANNAWAY PHOTO everybody we can talk to in Appalachia and Big Stone . The Wise County Sheriff’s Response Team, supported by other law enforcement agen- . . We think he’s had a plan and followed it through pret- ty good.” cies, issued search warrants at an Italy Bottom home Monday as the manhunt for Eric Jefferson, 38, a resident of Big Stone Gap’s Monroe Jones intensified. Beamontown section and a water plant operator for Appalachia, was shot to death Sunday night at her been working very hard, long hours and two children escaped the house. dolences to Jefferson’s family, workplace, the water treatment plant below since that day to try to find Jones claimed that they meant to which he said includes children in Appalachia’s Ben’s Branch Reservoir. She was working answers,” Slemp said. scare Martin, not kill her. elementary school, high school and alone. According to court records, Jones and Patterson were acting college. Jefferson was frequently seen in downtown Big Jefferson was awarded a final on behalf of Dorthea Mitchell With the town government being Stone recently as she painted “How the Grinch Stole divorce decree from Jones last Hampton, who wanted revenge such a small operation, all workers Christmas” scenes on many downtown windows for the September. The two were married because Martin was dating her ex- are like family, Luntsford said. “To town’s Whoville Christmas festivities. on Aug. 10, 2013, according to Post boyfriend. Hampton paid Jones in lose one of our own is very difficult Jefferson, said Appalachia Town Manager Fred files. Jefferson had an active protec- crack cocaine. Hampton received a to take,” he said. Luntsford, “was just a joy to be around. Janina was just tive order against Jones. 53-year sentence, with 38 years sus- The Wise County Sheriff’s a bubbly type person. She always had a smile on her Jones grew up in Big Stone Gap pended. Patterson got a total of four Response Team, Big Stone Gap face. She was very intelligent and a very hard worker.” and has faced several criminal years, all suspended, on charges of Police and Virginia State Police con- An Appalachia police officer discovered Jefferson’s charges, including attempted mur- attempting to burn personal proper- verged on a home in Big Stone’s body early Monday morning after her family reported der for hire. According to newspa- ty and conspiring to attempt arson. Italy Bottom community as the that she had not returned home after the completion of per files, Jones pleaded guilty to the At Appalachia Town Hall manhunt for the suspect unfolded her Sunday night shift, which ended at midnight. Slemp attempted murder for hire in 1999. Monday, as employees and council Monday. Spectators stood beside the said the discovery was made at about 2:30 a.m. Monday, On Aug. 4, 1998, Jones and a members struggled to come to grips street and in neighborhood yards as launching the investigation that continued Wednesday. cousin, James Gray Patterson, set with the killing, Luntsford said officers determined that the suspect “My office has been working very closely with the fire to the home of a Karen Martin, Jefferson had worked full time or was not at the house, for which the sheriff’s office, Appalachia police, Big Stone police, the who was in the house asleep with part time for the town for six years. sheriff’s office had issued search state police and others in investigating the case. We’ve children ages 7 and 8. The woman The town manager sent his con- warrants. r Jobs FROM PAGE 1

year. Fourteen new jobs are expected to be no longer doing fabrication and other created following this latest expansion. industrial services or selling hard-to-find The company last October received parts,” according to the VCEDA newslet- local, regional, and state support totaling ter. $1.5 million for a separate expansion that The IDA’s September request also noted helped it relocate from a 6,000-square-foot the company “has experienced consider- facility on Main Avenue in Norton to a able growth in sales and operations and has 33,000-square-foot facility on Kentucky expanded operations to service the logging Avenue. VCEDA supplied an $825,000 loan industry and is now encountering difficulty for that pursuit. in servicing its client base because of the NorrisBuilt is owned by husband and lack of working space.” It further stated wife Ron and Tiffany Norris and provides that NorrisBuilt wanted to demolish cer- welding services for a variety of metal tain interior areas of its current facility to types, including stainless and aluminum allow for “additional workspace, add addi- and mild steel. While a machine shop has tional office and conference space, and been in operation for more than 17 years, generally improve the facility to meet the the fabrication operation celebrated its 2- requirements of fabrication and machinery year anniversary this past June. operations.” The reason for the latest expansion The VCEDA release states the $250,000 stems from an influx in customers request- loan will specifically help install a paint ing work and the fact that “similar busi- booth, perform parking lot paving and nesses located in the Tri-State region are other improvements. r Advent FROM PAGE 1 at UVa-Wise, where he teaches and coordi- nates the piano, theory and strings programs. After his arrest, police found methamphetamine, Singers. Prior to her current position at UVa- As a performer both in the United States and needles and a spoon on Mullins. Wise, Ryan completed the M.M. degree in internationally, he has given concerts in the choral conducting with a vocal performance Czech Republic, Austria, Ecuador, and emphasis and the D.M.A. degree in choral Quebec. His performing and research inter- conducting, both at the University of ests lie in under-performed repertoire and r Colorado in Boulder. composers, such as the piano works of Arrest While at the University of Colorado, she Johann Nepomuk Hummel, George Antheil, conducted the Women’s Choir and Madrigal Erwin Schulhoff and Antonín Dvo ák. He FROM PAGE 1 Choir as well as the Boulder Children’s Bel holds a bachelor of music degree from the Canto Choir. University of Florida, and both master of arrest. The nature of those charges was unavailable at press time. As a soprano soloist, she has maintained music and doctor of musical arts degrees After his arrest, Mullins was searched and police found an active solo performance career both in the from the University of Colorado at Boulder. methamphetamine, needles and a spoon on his person, according United States and internationally with recent He has studied with Jennifer Hayghe, to Baker. Mullins was subsequently charged with possession of performances in Vienna, Austria, Montreal Doris Pridonoff Lehnert, Elizabeth Pridonoff methamphetamine and the needles. and Quebec City, Canada, and Guayaquil, and Kevin Sharpe, and has participated in Ecuador. master classes with Leon Fleisher and Peter Ryan is assistant professor of music Rebecca Penneys. r Rate FROM PAGE 1 to Mead’s analysis. cent? tation Monday that it faces the need for If Coeburn raises water rates to meet Maybe not quite that much, Jordan water rate increases in the near future. ing offer in August toward a major water Rural Development’s required local replied, but it’s close if not the same. Earlier this year, the state health system upgrade, along with a state health project funding effort, current rates are department offered council a $682,000 department offer for the same project. about $10 too low, he said. RELATED ISSUES funding package toward an overall water Complicating the matter is the fact The water system faces other chal- system upgrade project. About half of the FACTORS that the town’s sewer rate changes when lenges that point to the need for rate funding is a 30-year loan. The offer Mead told council Monday that the the water rate changes. A sewer bill is increases, as laid out by Mead. included a requirement to evaluate rev- data he would present was meant to 130 percent of the water bill for in-town Coeburn employs three plant opera- enue annually and adjust rates as need- broaden members’ knowledge about customers and 150 percent out of town, tors, two who work 8-hour shifts five ed. water rates and related issues. Mead said. days a week and one who works 12-hour The roughly $2.7 million project He noted that the national monthly The town needs to somehow avoid shifts on Fridays, Saturdays and includes replacing the main trunk line average for household water use is about sewer rate increases in the process, Sundays. Overtime pay is unavoidable through downtown, along with water 4,000 gallons, but in Coeburn, the aver- Mead said. Options include lowering the under the current schedule, Mead plant improvements. age is about 3,200 gallons. percentage of the water bill, or making explained, and in fact operators were In August, council accepted Rural Rural Development determined the the sewer rate independent of the water paid more than $7,800 at overtime rates Development’s offer of a $1.7 million median family income in Coeburn is rate. during the six months between June and grant and a roughly $2 million loan paid about $39,000, Mead said. The funding Councilman Mike Holbrook noted December 2015. over 40 years to undertake that project, agency wants to know the town, or any that a regional Rural Development offi- Mead also presented an analysis of along with a project to replace the water locality, is paying its fair share toward cial has cautioned Coeburn to be careful the vehicles and equipment used by the system in the Banner community. The system improvement projects for which regarding a drop in sewer rates because town’s public works department. It adds total price tag is about $4 million. it provides funds, and the average cus- that could hurt the town’s chances to get up to this: Coeburn needs an additional Other project funding sources would tomer is expected to pay about 1.5 per- sewer project grants. nearly $40,200 per year to pay for replac- be: Appalachian Regional Commission cent of income to buy water, he noted. Mayor Jeff Kiser said the town has ing vehicles and equipment in a timely and Virginia Department of Housing and That adds up to a monthly bill of about major sewer system issues. He asked fashion, he explained. Community Development, $500,000 $36, Mead said. public works director Danny Jordan how each; Coalfield Water Development BACKGROUND In-town customers pay nearly $26 per much of Coeburn’s sewer pipes are old, Fund and the Lenowisco Planning Council knew before Mead’s presen- month for about 3,000 gallons, according deteriorating terra cotta lines — 80 per- District, $100,000 each. Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, December 2, 2016 PAGE 3 Illegal logging leads to prison A Wise County man who A Pound man cut illegally removed timber from U.S. Forest Service land trees and built for profit was sentenced logging roads on Wednesday in U.S. district court. national forest land. Justin Alexander Stanley, 21, of Pound, previously In addition, to facilitate his pleaded guilty to one count of illegal logging activity, illegally removing timber Stanley used a bulldozer to from public lands and one cut four separate “roads” into count of illegally cutting or the property. injuring timber on public The value of the timber lands. cut and/or damaged on forest Stanley was sentenced service land was $14,272 and Wednesday to three months it is estimated it will cost PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAWN ELDRIDGE in federal prison and ordered $6,177 to perform erosion to pay $20,457 in restitution. control on the roads Stanley The Virginia Department of Forestry’s wildland crew includes, front, from According to information cut. left, Shawn Eldridge, Glen Cantrell, Nathan Gardner, Daniel Rollins and techni- presented at previous hear- The investigation was con- ings by Assistant U.S. cian Kenny Thomas; back, from left, Chantry Williams and Jake Cantrell. ducted by the forest service Attorney Zachary T. Lee, and the Virginia Department Stanley purchased a tract of of Forestry. land in Wise County in 2015 that bordered land owned by Local crew uses the forest service. Stanley had purchased the property to log it and make money. However, despite the expertise on wildfires property being surveyed and properly marked, Stanley cut GLENN GANNAWAY “It was challenging, but Eldridge has moved up down approximately 42 trees POST NEWS EDITOR once they knew what I wanted through the system himself. from the forest service prop- © 2016, American Hometown Publishing, and I knew what they need- But, he said of Rollins, “I still erty, some of which were Inc. The Coalfield Progress is published twice Well trained and devoted to ed,” the work proceeded with- rely on Daniel’s knowledge large and very valuable. weekly on Tuesday and Friday at 725 Park their task and to each other, out difficulty, Eldridge said. and experience.” Ave., Norton, Va. All rights reserved. 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POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to worked several fires, includ- used to here, or there may be “Normally we can get eight to The Coalfield Progress, P.O. Box 380, Norton, ing the local Inman, Exeter, different ways of doing 10 out on any given day.” offer discounts Va. 24273. Fax: 276/679-5922. Hamner Hollow and Pine things. But we all work All crew members have at Mountain outbreaks. together to get the same task least basic wildfire training, During the holiday season, Shawn Eldridge, a Big done. 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of Coeburn; several nieces and nephews. LEONARD FALIN Funeral services for Beatrice Collins will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Estes Funeral Home chapel Leonard Alfred Falin, 80, of Norton, died Saturday, with Rev. Mike Lawson officiating. Burial will be Nov. 26, 2016, at his home. Saturday at Sexton Cemetery. Visitation will be held He attended the Norton Church of God. He was a Friday after 6 p.m. until funeral time. retiree of Westmoreland Arrangements by Estes Funeral Home in Coeburn. Coal Company and was a The following obituary information was provided by member of the U.W.W.A. Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home, Sturgill Funeral Home PHYLLIS COLLINS He was preceded in death and Estes Funeral Home. by his parents, Enoch Phyllis Collins, 63, of Norton, died Wednesday, Nov. Falin and Cuba Reed 23, 2016, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in BARBARA BASS Falin, a son, Douglas Norton. Bryon Falin and four She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Barbara Bass, 64, of Norton, passed away on brothers, Woodrow Williams and Pearl Hess Williams; a brother, Homer James, Lucian Earl, Cecil Tuesday, November 29, 2016 after a courageous battle Williams; and three sisters, Judy Williams, Margaret with cancer. and G.W. Williams and Mary Williams. Phyllis was of the He is survived by his Her mother, Ursula Bass of Norton preceded Holiness faith. Barbara in death. Barbara wife, Bernice L. Falin of She is survived by three sons, Michael Eugene Norton; three children, graduated from Marion Collins and Shannon Bates, Scotty Wayne Collins and Senior High School in Thomas “Tom” Falin of Norton, Kimberly Falin of St. Juanita Collins and Tony Collins and Lynn Beth Augustine, Fla. and Clayton Falin of Kingsort, Tenn.; 1970. She then earned her Brummitte; one daughter, Donna Marie Boatright and Bachelor of Science four grandchildren, Benjamin Edwards, Cainan Keith Boatright; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchil- Edwards, Ethan Falin and Autumn Rain Kuhn; a sister, degree in Elementary dren; a sister, Leslie Banks; and a sister-in-law, Anita Education from Clinch Shelby Hall of Norton; a brother, Dedrick Falin of Williams. Noblesville, Ind.; several nieces and nephews and a host Valley College in 1977 and A memorial service was conducted at 7 p.m. graduated Salutatorian. of friends. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Barbara also worked in with Rev. Jeff Reynolds officiating. the school as an aid in Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in the Hagy & Fawbush Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home was in charge of Funeral Home chapel with Rev. T.G. Branson and Rev. Norton Elementary School arrangements. for over a decade. She Freddie Powers officiating. Graveside committal serv- taught Sunday school at ices were conducted at 11 am Thursday, Dec. 1 at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Saint Anthony’s Catholic RUTH W. HENSLEY COX Church in Norton for 30 years. Barbara also babysat Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. many children in the family and community. Ruth W. Hensley Cox, 92, passed away Sunday, Nov. She is survived by her father Irvin Bass, 90, of 27, 2016 at the Southside Regional Hospital in CARD OF THANKS Atlantic City, N.J.; her sisters Diane and Buddy Lucas of Petersburg. We wish to express our sincere thanks and deep Nickelsville, Rosemary and Mike Hopper of Ruth was a lifelong resident of Wise County, prior to appreciation for each act of kindness and sympathy Lawrenceville, Ga., Brenda and Richard Janice of living at Colonial Heights Health Care in Colonial shown to us during the recent loss of our loved one, Atlantic City, Janet Bass of New York, NY, Greg and Heights, Va. for the past 3-½ years. She had attended Lottie Robinette. Cora Bass of Woodstock, Ga. and Sharon Loughran of Millstone Missionary Baptist Church in Millstone, KY. We especially thank those who sent flowers, food and Marietta, Ga.; nieces Tara Hensley, Heather Ison, She was retired from the Norton City School System helped in any way. Special thanks to Davis Chapel Bridgette Hensley, Daniella and Marissa Bass, and where she was the dietician/cafeteria manager at J.I. Church and Ramsey Freewill Baptist Church. Kristen Loughran; her great niece and nephews (who Burton High School for over 25 years. THE FAMILY OF were her pride and joy) Taylor Hensley, Mason Bailey, She was preceded in death by her parents, Creed and LOTTIE ROBINETTE Aiden Bailey, and Conner Ison. Although Barbara had Theo Wells; her husbands, Clint Hensley and Thurman no children of her own, she was a mother to many. Cox; brothers, Wayne Wells and Willard Wells; and sis- The family received friends Thursday evening, Dec. ters, Nellie Hamilton, Nettie Brickey, Hester Hamilton 1 at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton. Mass of and Maude Hamilton. the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Surviving are her sister, Lura Rollyson of Norton, Anthony Catholic Church in Norton. Burial will follow Ohio; son, Curtis Hensley and wife Linda of Dinwiddie, Blood drives scheduled in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Va.; grandson, Craig Hensley and fiancé April, her Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home is in charge of daughter, Kaylee of Sutherland, Va.; granddaughters, Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public arrangements. Laura Hensley of Richmond and Amy Smith and hus- blood drives at the following locations in coming days: band Chris; great-granddaughter, Alexis of North • Monday, Dec. 5: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Division of Mines, BEATRICE COLLINS Dinwiddie; daughter, Charlotte Barrera; grandsons, Big Stone Gap; 1-4 p.m., Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Francisco “Jay” Barrera Jr. and Timothy Barrera of Stone Gap. Beatrice ‘Bobbie’ Collins, 81, of Coeburn, passed Manassas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, rela- • Thursday, Dec. 8, 1-6 p.m., Food City, Big Stone away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at Holston Valley tives and friends. Gap. Medical Center in Funeral services for Ruth W. Hensley Cox will be For more information about scheduling a blood drive Kingsport, Tenn. conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Sturgill at a local business, church, school or community organ- She was the daughter of Funeral Home chapel in Wise with Bill Craft officiating. ization, please call 276/679-4669 or visit www.marsh- the late Carl Rufus Sluss Burial will follow in the Addington-Hensley Cemetery blood.com. and Mable Sluss; also pre- in Wise. Family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until ceded in death by her hus- time of services. band, Joe Collins; two In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contri- brothers, Rex Sluss and butions be made to Millstone Missionary Baptist Sturgill Funeral Homes Baze Sluss. Church, 191 Cabin Creek Road, Thorton, Ky. 41855. WISE, VA • 276-328-5751 COEBURN, VA • 276-395-3263 Survivors include four Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online sisters, Della Bone, Betty condolences for the family. Mullins, Louise Sluss and Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise is in charge of Frances (Don) Collins, all arrangements.

Buford G. Sturgill • Richard G. Sturgill • Mark C. Sturgill Shoebox collection surpasses goal Locally Owned and Operated Since 1963 GLENN GANNAWAY ing inspire children. year, helping in many Child is a program of POST NEWS EDITOR Kegan said the goal ways,” Kegan said. the Samaritan’s Purse had been 10,000 since “This area is so giving.” international relief Donate A Boat This year’s 2013, but finally sur- Operation Christmas effort. Southwest Virginia passed it this year. or Car Today! shoebox drive topped Collections increased at 10,000, surpassing its all of the relay centers, COALFIELD goal. which included Thomas Village Baptist Church CALENDAR Sharra Kegan, coor- “2-Night Free Vacation!” dinator for the region’s in Duffield, Jonesville OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Operation Christmas Baptist Church, Wise Child drive, said 10,237 Baptist Church, MONDAY, DEC. 5 1- 800- CAR-ANGEL boxes were collected at Peuther Chapel in Norton Industrial Development Authority (Fred L. Ramey Jr. www.boatangel.com the relay centers. Clintwood, Coeburn 679-1160) meets at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers in the sponsored by boat angel outreach centers STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN The shoeboxes, Presbyterian Church municipal building. stuffed with small toys, and Oak Grove Baptist Town of Wise Planning Commission (Laura Mullins 328- personal hygiene items, in Big Stone Gap. Oak 6013, voice and TDD) at 6 p.m. in council chambers at the school supplies and Grove, which was also Wise Municipal building. Lenowisco Planning District Commission clothing accessories, go the central collection (Jimmy Adkins 276/431-2206) meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Lenowisco to needy children in point for the region, Conference Room in Duffield. nations around the surpassed its own relay world. center goal of 3,000 by TUESDAY, DEC. 6 The shoeboxes also collecting 3,473 boxes. Norton City Council (Fred L. Ramey Jr., 679-1160) meets at 6 carry the Christian “Everyone went p.m. in council chambers in the municipal building in Norton. gospel message, help- above and beyond this Pound Economic Development Authority meets at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.

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NCAL# 685 (336) 789-2926 Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, December 2, 2016 PAGE 5 Report says mine retiree Miners’ act bill would create savings urgency sought MATTHEW DALY Republicans. ASSOCIATED PRESS Nearly all Senate Democrats back the U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim The bill is designed bill, which has divided coal-state Kaine of Virginia last week joined 20 WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to protect Republicans. Several Republican incum- Senate colleagues in sending a letter to protect health and health care and pension benefits for about bents supported the bill during the fall to Congressional leadership urging 120,000 retired coal miners would save campaign, including Sens. Rob Portman of passage before year’s end of the pension benefits money over the next decade, according to a Ohio and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, who Miners Protection Act. new report. both won re-election. In a Nov. 22 press release, of retired unionized The report by the nonpartisan GOP leaders, including Senate Majority Warner’s office noted that the bill is mine workers. Congressional Budget Office comes as bill Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, are designed to protect health and pen- supporters ramp up efforts to pass the wary of bailing out unionized workers. Sen. sion benefits of retired unionized measure by the end of the year, when they Rand Paul, R-Ky., also opposes the bill, say- mine workers. The Senate Finance an immediate problem that is fully say thousands of mining families could lose ing he wants to provide relief for all coal Committee passed it in September offset and has gone through regular benefits. miners, not just those who joined a labor by a large margin, and the legisla- order. We strongly encourage you to The budget office’s report says the bill union. tion now awaits action by the full pass the Miners Protection Act of would increase spending on health care The bill would ensure that retired min- Senate. 2016 (S. 1714) by the end of this and pension benefits for unionized miners ers receive more than $250 million a year “This bill is simple — it is the year,” the senators concluded. and their widows by about $3 billion over in benefits now at risk amid the coal indus- continuation of a longstanding com- Other signatories to the letter the next 10 years. The cost would be offset try’s steep decline and bankruptcies of sev- mitment by our government to life- included senators Joe Manchin and by nearly $3.1 billion in new revenue gen- eral large companies. Without congression- time health and retirement benefits Shelley Moore Capito of West erated by hiking customs fees on imported al intervention, some of the funds could run for our miners,” Warner and Kaine Virginia, Bob Casey of goods. out of cash by next year, according to the wrote. Pennsylvania, Sherrod Brown and Supporters say the bill would save lives United Mine Workers of America. The United Mine Workers of Rob Portman of Ohio, Ron Wyden of and honor a 70-year-old promise made by Manchin and other supporters noted America 1974 Pension Plan is Oregon, Al Franken and Amy the federal government. that President Harry S. Truman brokered severely underfunded, still reeling Klobuchar of Minnesota, Patty “This bill is simple — it is the continua- an agreement in 1946 to guarantee miners’ from the aftermath of the 2008 Murray of Washington state, Joe tion of a longstanding commitment by our lifetime health and retirement benefits, a financial crisis and the effects of a Donnelly of Indiana, Bill Nelson of government to lifetime health and retire- move that averted a lengthy strike. downturn in the coal industry, the Florida, Richard Burr of North ment benefits for our miners,” 22 senators Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., has led opposi- release notes. The legislation would Carolina, Mark Kirk and Dick wrote in a letter to congressional leaders tion to the bill, saying it could pressure take leftover funds from the federal Durbin of Illinois, Lisa Murkowski urging swift passage. Congress to offer similar help to other Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation of Alaska, Bernie Sanders of The letter was led by Democratic Sen. cash-strapped pension funds. Fund to shore up the health insur- Vermont, Cory Booker of New Joe Manchin and Republican Sen. Shelley A McConnell spokesman said Monday ance and pension plan. Jersey, Jim Risch of Idaho, Barbara Moore Capito, both of West Virginia. It was that lawmakers were “looking at options” “The Miners Protection Act is a Boxer of California and Jerry Moran signed by 15 Democrats and seven but had no announcements. responsible, bipartisan solution to of Kansas. Trump’s pro-coal promises face many hurdles MICHAEL BIESECKER EPA not to take any action toward meet- planned tax cuts. ASSOCIATED PRESS Energy Department ing the U.S. commitments to reduce Environmentalists and former EPA greenhouse gas emissions by at least 26 officials say decades of gains made under WASHINGTON (AP) — Once sworn into data shows percent below 2005 levels within the next both Democratic and Republican admin- office, Donald Trump will be in a strong 10 years. istrations would potentially be lost if position to dismantle some of President Trump appeared to soften his position Trump weakens the agency. Christie Barack Obama’s efforts to reduce planet- the primary cause in a recent interview with The New York Todd Whitman, a Republican who served warming carbon emissions. Times, saying he now has an “open as EPA administrator under President But experts say delivering on cam- of coal’s decline. mind” about the Paris agreement. He George W. Bush, worries EPA is likely to paign pledges to abolish the also shifted away from his year-long suffer a brain drain as key regulatory Environmental Protection Agency and insistence that climate change is a staff retire or resign rather than serve bring back tens of thousands of long-gone “hoax,” conceding there may be “some under Trump. coal mining jobs will likely prove far wind turbines, which now can produce connectivity” between human activity “It would behoove Republicans to more difficult for the new president. emissions-free electricity cheaper than and the warming of the planet. remember EPA was signed into law by a Internal documents from the Trump burning coal. Still, Trump’s advisers have suggested Republican president working with a transition team reviewed by The Leading Trump’s transition team on he will eliminate NASA’s world-class cli- Democratic Congress because the public Associated Press show the new adminis- the EPA is Myron Ebell, director of the mate research program, which tracks the wanted to protect the environment,” tration plans to stop defending the Clean Center for Energy and Environment at warming of the planet, melting Arctic sea Whitman said. “They wanted clean air to Power Plan and other recent Obama-era the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a ice and rising oceans using an array of breathe, they were tired of seeing rivers environmental regulations that have libertarian think tank that gets financial purpose-built satellites orbiting the spontaneously combust and the land been the subject of long-running legal support from the fossil fuel industry and globe. turned into a garbage dump.” challenges filed by Republican-led states that opposes “global-warming However, NASA’s study of earth sci- Internal transition documents show and the fossil fuel industry. alarmism.” ence is currently mandated by federal Trump’s primary targets are Clean Against that potential opposition, envi- Ebell, whose academic credentials are law, which means voiding the program Power Plan limits on carbon emissions ronmental groups are gearing up to in philosophy and political theory, has for would require congressional action. Even from coal-fired power plants and a recent defend Obama’s environmental legacy in years made his mark publicly denying assuming unanimous Republican sup- EPA rule expanding the definition of court. the reams of scientific data that show the port, Senate Democrats could block such “waters of the United States” protected “We anticipate challenging every sin- planet is warming and that burning fossil an effort through a filibuster. under the Clean Water Act to include gle attempt to roll back regulations on air, fuels is primarily to blame. Earlier this As a legal matter, Trump also can’t smaller creeks and wetlands. Other items water and climate,” said Sierra Club year, Ebell wrote of the Paris agreement simply get rid of the EPA. Though estab- include EPA’s recently issued standards Executive Director Michael Brune, who to make global reductions in carbon lished in 1970 by President Richard for reducing smog caused by coal-fired added that his group is already hiring emissions, “We want to have the whole Nixon through an executive order, elimi- power plants and limits on harmful emis- additional lawyers. Fundraising for envi- thing collapse and be found by future nating a federal Cabinet agency would sions and chemical-laden waste water ronmental causes also has spiked since generations in the dustbin of history.” require congressional approval and face from oil and gas operations. Trump’s victory. Trump said during the campaign he a likely filibuster. Dismantling EPA regulations is diffi- Though Republicans have for years would “cancel” the Paris accord, which Even without a wholesale elimination, cult, especially if the rules have already blamed environmental regulations for Obama signed in December. The agree- Trump and the GOP-led Congress could been finalized and implemented. the decline of coal, data from the U.S. ment was not a treaty and was not gut the agency’s budget — defunding “The agency has already built up a Department of Energy shows the pri- approved by the Republican-controlled core enforcement efforts enshrined very strong record to support those mary cause is the emergence of cheaper, Senate, and legal experts agree that as under the Clean Air and Clean Water rules,” said Jody Freeman, director of the more abundant natural gas from president Trump would have the author- acts. During the campaign, Trump pro- environmental law program at Harvard hydraulic fracturing. Another factor is ity to walk away. Even without a formal posed slashing the EPA’s $8 billion budg- Law School. “It can be very hard to do an the plummeting cost of solar panels and withdrawal, Trump could simply order et as a way to offset some of the cost of his about-face.” Congressman predicts pro-coal actions Ninth District U.S. alliance’s 45th annual rule. “to roll back unreasonable Griffith said. “Another authority to implement Rep. Morgan Griffith meeting and dinner, “The current president and harmful policies, vehicle that can be used to many of their regulations, recently talked to the according to a VCEA and administration have which will remove the stop them is for the new including the Clean Virginia Coal & Energy press release. brought an onslaught of unfair burden on the coal Justice Department to Power Plan. Such a con- Alliance about the ways Griffith told the group unfair regulations, but industry and start to undo concede the cession would lead to a that Congress and the that the Congressional with a new president and the damage to the Environmental Protection judgment against EPA Trump administration are Review Act may be used new administration, there Appalachian economy,” Agency did not have regulations.” likely to dump regulations to remove some regula- is some hope for the coal that are seen as hurting tions, the release states, industry and local the coal industry and including the Department economies that depend on other businesses. of Labor’s overtime rule, coal,” Griffith is quoted as Griffith, a Salem greenhouse gas emission telling the group. Republican, was the standards and the poten- The Congressional keynote speaker at the tial stream protection Review Act can be used

Big Stone Gap, VA Norton/Wise, VA Clintwood, VA Friday, December 2 Friday, December 9 Monday, December 12 Walmart Parking Lot Walmart Parking Lot Food City Parking Lot 10:30 am - 4:30 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:30 am - 4:30 pm PAGE 6 Friday, December 2, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Coalfieldthe State AG warns public of PROGRESS Opinion holiday shopping scams The holiday shopping Citizens can get information or file a GIFT CARD SAFETY season has begun, and • Only purchase gift Virginia Attorney complaint by phone, 800/552-9963; cards from reputable Emergency General Mark Herring is sources or directly from reminding Virginians to by email to [email protected]; the store, not secondhand be aware of their rights or online at http://ag.virginia.gov. or online sales. Examine Fuel Fund as consumers. both sides of the card and “The holidays are a look for signs of tamper- great time to celebrate ing. and give thanks with product description, receiving a job offer with- • Request the store donations friends, family, and price, online receipt, and out an interview; request- cashier scan the card to neighbors, but it’s also a shipping records. ing up-front payments ensure it has the correct time when criminals and • Make sure they have and personal informa- balance. needed now scammers try to take a privacy statement and tion; contact information • Keep your receipt as advantage of Virginians’ use a trusted, secure pay- and address are missing proof of purchase of the TO THE EDITOR: generosity and all that we ment gateway. and an online search gift card. have going on in our lives • Look for “https” at doesn’t turn up the com- • Make sure you know As Christmas approaches, it seems fitting that we this time of the year,” the beginning of the pany’s name. about any expiration reach out to thank the people of our area for their gen- Herring said in a press internet address. The “s” • Never provide your dates or additional terms erous support which allows Mountain Empire Older release last week. means the site is secure. Social Security number that limit the use of the Citizens to provide services which enable older He recently reorgan- • Never click on an or personal information card. friends and neighbors to remain safely and comfort- ized the office’s email or social media site unless you are certain the ably in their homes — which is where we know they OLDER CITIZENS want to be. Consumer Protection unless you are certain the company and job offer Last year alone, local support allowed MEOC to Section. The attorney message is from a legiti- are legitimate. • Beware of “grand- provide home heating assistance to 1,138 different general urges consumers mate business. parent scams” where older people. Since Oct. 1 this year, 611 older persons to contact the section for • Look for warning CHARITABLE GIVING scammers try to convince have received home heating assistance through information or to file a signs on websites or • Only donate to char- their victim that a grand- MEOC’s Emergency Fuel Fund. complaint by phone, emails such as spelling ities you know and whose child or relative is in The Emergency Fuel Fund has been so important 800/552-9963; by email to errors, low-resolution status you can verify with some sort of trouble and throughout MEOC’s history. [email protected]. images, strange websites the Office of Charitable needs money. In the beginning days of MEOC as the area agency us; or online at that change once you’ve and Regulatory • Use the “24 hour on aging serving Lee, Scott and Wise counties and the http://ag.virginia.gov, by navigated to the site, and Programs (OCRP.) rule” when providing city of Norton, older people spoke eloquently at public going to the Quick Links unsolicited emails. • Be wary of unsolicit- money or personal infor- hearings about the need for help with their home heat- mation. If a deal or solici- ing bills. section and clicking the ed emails advertising With the encouragement and support of the larger Consumer Protection SEASONAL JOBS charities and do not click tation seems off, talk with community, MEOC began the Emergency Fuel Fund, link. • Be wary of emails on links embedded in a friend or trusted family which has always been and continues to be supported Virginians are encour- that appear to be from those emails. member and wait 24 ONLY by local individuals, businesses, churches and aged to remember the major retailers offering • Request that solicit- hours to think it over. civic organizations. No state or federal monies support following tips when shop- positions at local stores ing charities provide you • Never give your this much-needed fund. Local contributions alone ping, giving to charity, or unless you’ve applied for with written material credit card information have sustained so many older people through so many vetting a transaction: a position; use caution about their organization. over the phone or hard times through the years. when proceeding. • Do not donate cash through the mail unless MEOC’s Walkathon held in May raised $169,317. ONLINE • Cross reference any or use a wire transfer. you have initiated the The Walkathon is the largest fundraiser for the • Verify online retail- emails with the compa- Ask how much of your transaction. Emergency Fuel Fund, and the amount raised is a tes- • Never be pressured tament to the kind, caring, giving people of southwest ers and check to see if ny’s website to see if they donation will go to the Virginia! they have a registered have openings. cause. to pay cash upfront or to a It is also worth noting that people and organizations physical address and • If using sites like • Link to OCRP’s salesman who comes to give all year long. phone number. Craigslist to find a job, searchable database for your door. The Walkathon total, impressive as it is, is not • Try to pay by credit use the “too good to be registered charitable • Never respond to enough to provide assistance to all the older people in card if you can. Credit true” rule of thumb. If it organizations: any offer you do not thor- MEOC’s service area who need help with home heat- card transactions are sounds too good to be http://cos.va- oughly understand. ing. Last winter, the total expended by the Emergency protected by the federal true, it probably is. Signs vdacs.com/cgi- Request information in Fuel Fund was $210,619, so we know that much more Fair Credit Billing Act, to look for: High pay bin/char_search.cgi. writing if you need it. is needed to ensure that no older person gets cold dur- which gives you more rates for simple tasks; ing the coming winter. protections, including the Friends and neighbors are our most important part- ners in this endeavor. The holidays present the perfect right to dispute charges opportunity to join together with us to provide assis- under certain circum- tance and hope. Those who would like to make a dona- stances, including unau- tion should make the check payable to MEOC and thorized charges, charges mail it to MEOC, P.O. Box 888, Big Stone Gap, Va. that list the wrong 24219. Write EFF (for Emergency Fuel Fund) on the amount, and charges for memo line. You may also go to www.meoc.org and goods that were not deliv- click on Payments/Donations. ered as agreed. MEOC participates in the #GivingTuesday global • Know the terms of event. Kick off this year’s charitable season by con- the deal, such as refund tributing to a community agency that has touched the policies and delivery lives of many, both young and old: https://www.face- book.com/events/1175199045878442/perma- dates. If you have to link/1175199362545077/. return the item, who pays May the season of peace, love and joy we are about for the shipping costs? to enter bring you and yours all those things! Are there any restocking In deepest gratitude, fees? • Ask for a gift receipt. MICHAEL WAMPLER • Keep a paper trail of EXECUTIVE the transaction. Print DIRECTOR, MEOC and save records of your MARSHA CRAIGER purchase, including Sadness,Sadness, anxietanxietyy and EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR confusionconfusion areare not a naturnaturalal partpart of aging.

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SAM DIXON a reputation as a great competitor. SPORTS EDITOR She could move to the wing spot this year. Porter was also voted the With four starters and eight let- team’s best defensive player last termen returning this season, the year. Central Lady Warriors expect to Other key returners giving bal- contend for the Conference 40 ance and depth to the 2016-17 Lady Championship and beyond. Warriors are 6-0 sophomore for- “The team is a year wiser and ward Dee Cvetnich, junior guard older. With a good combination of Sarah Dotson and senior forward experience, athleticism and depth, Taylor Salyer. we look to play an up-tempo style, Newcomers that could make an and a lot of people,” head coach impact include Brittney Mullins, Robin Dotson said. Hannah Carter, Mary Stuedeman Senior Sophie Mullins Senior guard Annie Church, sen- and Haley Mullins. ior 5-11 forward Sophie Mullins and Coach Dotson, with state champi- sophomore guard Brook Porter are onships and a 566-192 career record SAM DIXON PHOTOS the returning starters from last under his belt, enters his 30th year year’s 14-10 squad. at the helm. He is again preaching Annie Church, a senior Church, a first team all-confer- defense, defense, defense. ence performer in 2015-16, has “We will depend on solid defense emerged as one of the top guards in to keep us competitive in the tough the region. A good shot from the CMC. Experience, rebounding and ‘With a good combination perimeter, she will be looked upon overall toughness will be the as a leader this season. strengths of this team,” he confided. of experience, athleticism Senior post Mullins was also Dotson sees the CMC as having selected first team all-conference a set the standard across the state in and depth, we look to play year ago. With size, athleticism and 2A basketball, with five teams from leadership, this scorer and rebound- the conference advancing to the an up-tempo style.’ er has proven to be a tough matchup state finals in the past three seasons. for opponents. “Punching our ticket to regional Porter played most of the season play will be our first priority this last year as the point guard, earning season,” he said. — Central head coach Robin Dotson Sophomore Brook Porter Cavs knock off Bobcats to stay in first place

UVa-Wise closed the first half on a 7- 0 run and carried the streak over to With the win, the score the first seven points of the sec- Lady Cavaliers ond half to overcome a 24-18 deficit en route to a 59-52 women’s basketball have now won six victory over West Virginia Wesleyan at the Prior Center on Wednesday. consecutive games With the win, the Cavaliers have now won six consecutive games and remain with 1:03 remaining when Rachel in a tie for first place in the Mountain Vandertoolen sank a jump shot. UVa- East Conference at a 3-0 league mark. Wise’s defense rose to the challenge as Makenzie Cluesman led the Cavs Cluesman stole an entry pass forcing with 15 points. Kayla Carey scored in Wesleyan to foul. Sandidge would split double figures for the seventh consecu- a pair of free throws to extend the lead tive game as she finished 6-10 from the to the final margin. field en route to 12 points. Taylor Mari Stewart came off the bench for Sandidge added 11 points for UVa-Wise Wesleyan to lead all players with 18 (6-1, 3-0 MEC). points. West Virginia Wesleyan (2-3, 2-1 The Cavs will look to win their sev- MEC) would fall behind by as many as enth consecutive game and extend the 15 points in the fourth quarter. program’s longest winning streak since Cavalier head coach Kristin the 2005-06 season at Glenville State on Kunzman’s team shot 50 percent in a Saturday. RICH ARD MEADE PHOTO third period that saw them outscore the Bobcats 23-14. — Provided by UVa-Wise Sports Taylor Sandidge (3) of the Cavaliers drives past a West Virginia The Bobcats cut their deficit to 58-52 Information Wesleyan defender in UVa-Wise’s victory Wednesday. PAGE 8 Friday, December 2, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Inaugural Angels basketball a success

The Angels Special Needs Basketball Team enjoyed a successful inau- gural season in helping individuals with disabili- ties enjoy the fun of play- ing. Following the introduc- tion of a special needs baseball team last spring, organizers Sundy Adams, Angela Clendenon and Crystal Lawson formed the region’s first special needs basketball pro- gram. Instead of being spectators, the program enabled special needs individuals to show their abilities on the court and hear their parents, rela- ‘Buddies’ from J.I. Burton High School wear the appre- tives, friends and care- ciation medals given to them by the Angels athletes. givers cheer them on ‘Buddies’ from Eastside High School pose with from the stands. Teams were divided their appreciation medals. among 31 youth and adult players from Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. Games took place at Coeburn Middle School each Sunday in October and November. Special equipment was sponsored by Frontier, accommodating all special needs players. Coach Patrick Damron of Eastside High School, coach Aaron Williams from J.I. Burton and coach Kory Bostic of Union taught fundamentals to the players. Local students and community representatives IF YOUYOU assisted the special needs athletes during games. These volunteers were known as the “buddies.” The special needs players, or Angels, received medals from Frontier representative Brandon Baker. Each Angel in return gave his or her buddy an appreci- ation medal. KNOWW, FIGHTFYOUYIGOU CANHT Two ‘Buddies’ from Central High School give big smiles as they receive thank-you medals from Angels athletes. Central’s Shupe on first team defense

Trevor Shupe led the Central Warriors’ represen- tatives on the 2016 Clinch Mountain Conference foot- ball team announced Wednesday. The senior lineman was a first team defense selection. Warriors Dalton Mullins at quarterback, Ryan Collins in the line and Isaiah McAmis at receiver were named second team offense. Central’s Bryson SCHEDULE YYOUROUR LLUNGUNG CANCER SCREENING Partin was an all-purpose selection on second team defense. The Union Bears dominated Lung cancer is a leading cause of death this year’s All- CMC team. in adults. Early detection is critical. James Mitchell, the Bears’ touch- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention down-scoring tight end and (CDC) recommends screening for lung cancer LUNG CANCER hard-tackling by a low-dose CT scan. This non-invasive, CONTRIBUTINGONTRIBUTING FACTORSF linebacker, won pain-free and potentially lifesaving test—which the 2016 Clinch Mountain is covered by many insurance plans—involves • Cigarette, cigar or tobacco use Conference the use of a CT machine to scan the body and Player of the • Secondhand smoke Year Award. produce detailed images of the lungs. • Radon Union’s Travis Turner earned TToo assess your risk for developing lung cancerr,, • Asbestos the conference visit MountainStatesHealth.com and select • Air or environmental pollution Coach of the Year honors. This sea- ‘Health Library’. • Radiation therapy to the chest son he led the Central lineman Trevor Bears to the con- YYoour primary care prroovider will need to give an orderd • Arsenic in drinking water Shupe earned first team ference regular ffoor the scr eeningeeening. F Foor morree inf foormation about our • Family or personal history of lung cancer defense honors. season champi- onship, and first- lung screenings call our Communittyy Navigator at and second- 276-439-1493, ext. 4. round playoff wins. The Bear’s Cameron Fannon won conference Offensive Back of the Year. Evan Duncan and David Snodgrass were named co-Offensive Lineman of the Year. Jeb Stidham won the Defensive Player of the Year award. Union placed eight players on all-conference first team offense: Bailey Turner at quarterback, Hunter Dorton at center, Snodgrass and Duncan at lineman, Fannon and Braxton Zirkle at running back, Adrion Jenkins at receiver and Mitchell at tight end. The first team defense honorees from Union are Jeb Stidham and Luke Stidham at lineman, Luigi People.People. Trust.TrTrust. ExperiencExperience.e. Colot at defensive end, Mitchell at linebacker and punt returner, Zack Qualls as a defensive back and Bryce Lane as an all-purpose player. 100 15th St. NW | Norton, VAVA Aonther local player earning first team honors 276-439-1000 | MountainStatesHealth.com//nnch was Ridgeview senior linebacker Dawson Kendrick on defense. Friday, December 2, 2016 NORTON, VA, 24273 Page 9 the ‘Flowers always make people better, Coalfield happier, and more helpful; they are PROGRESS Area Christmas parades set Friday in sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.’ Q Coeburn and Sunday in Norton. Luther Burbank Homespun HOMETOWN Happenings AARP sets Christmas meal

• The Big Stone Gap chapter of AARP meets Monday, Dec. 5 at Trinity United Methodist Church. There will be entertainment at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Christmas meal. Bring a dish that goes with ham and enjoy AARP fellowship. Dues will be accepted for 2017.

Christmas parade theme: A Who-ville Christmas

• The Coeburn Improvement Association will sponsor the Raider A Team Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Line up will be at Food City Congratulations on your hard work and achievement John I. Burton High School Raider A Team. These stu- at Marty Shopping Center starting at dents received all As for the first six weeks. 5:15 p.m. Questions? Call 395-3323 or 393-2900. • The Norton Christmas parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6.pm. Floats are needed for the parade. Questions? Call Marty Hagy at 679- 0192 or The Norton Recreation UVa-Wise Department at 679-0754. A Christmas Carol — theater students The Musical celebrating

All An Act Theatre Project Players will present Charles the arts Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – The Musical at Coeburn Middle School Theater students at UVa-Wise are cele- in Coeburn on Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 brating the arts on campus with a weekend at 7 p.m. and a special matinee on of events in the Gilliam Center for the Arts. Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 pm. This adap- tation of a classic and timeless tale The Student Theater Festival, a fundrais- fills the stage with first class actors, er to help students attend the Southeastern lush costumes, stunning sets, song Theater Conference, begins on Saturday, and dance, a heavy dose of humor, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. in the black box theater. It and a timeless message. features performances by two local bands performing punk, rock and bluegrass. Camp Bethel After the bands perform, the festival will feature an open mic event. Free coffee, tea in Lights opens and doughnuts will be available. Thanksgiving eve At 5:45 p.m., “Arabian Nights,” a comedy skit directed by student Logan Patrick, will Camp Bethel in Lights open be performed. At 6 p.m., “Night Mother,” a through New Years Day in Wise. psychological drama directed by student Hours are Sunday through Jacy Burdette, will be featured. Thursday, 6-9:30 p.m.; Friday and On Sunday, Dec. 6, “Arabian Nights” will Saturday, 6-11 p.m. Admission is $5 be performed at 4:45 p.m. and “Night per car; $10 vans; $25 buses Mother” will be featured at 5 p.m., followed required per vehicle, $10 per ATV. by a talk back about suicide prevention and Welcome all season long. awareness. Special dates are Family Fun School Bucks Night, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 6-10 p.m. Christmas ornaments will be available for Questions? visit info@camp- Coeburn Food City manager, Henry Maggard, presents purchase for $5. The festival is a culture bethel.com, www.campbethel.com the Christian Homeschoolers of Southwest Virginia with a credit activity. Donations will be accepted at or call 276/328-6876. School Bucks check of $754. The group earned this during both events. Proceeds go to theater depart- the 2015-2016 school year. ment’s SETC trip. DIVERSIONS

Items for Diversions are pub- lished each Friday. E-mail, mmar- [email protected]. Christmas comes to town this week DECEMBER 2, 3, 7, 9 • Lays Hardware Center for the GAYLE ADAMS KILGORE MASONIC THANKSGIVING Bank. As they did last year, Arts, Coeburn, Dec. 2 High Test Grass, 796-5539 OR Pound Lodge No. 58 AM & they took the leftovers to Dec. 9 Sycamore Hollow, Dec. 16 [email protected] FM held its annual Raven Rock Dialysis Center Benny Jones, Dec. 23 no show, Dec. Thanksgiving dinner on for the patients and staff. 30 Bluegrass Circle. Music at 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS IN POUND Sunday, Nov. 20 at J.W. Adams Questions? Call 395-5160. The poles which people Combined School. Several dis- PRAYERS • Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, have decorated are beautiful. tinguished guests from the Please remember the peo- Castlewood, Dec. 2 HC Underground, I am so glad folks are interest- State Grand Lodge were pres- ple who are suffering from Dec. 3 Benny Jones, Dec. 9 Mountain ed in our town. ent. C.L. Boggs, district long-term afflictions and Folks Band, Dec. 10 Justin Crider, Dec. The Tree Lighting will be deputy, presented Jerry Wolfe those who are their care- 16 Bluegrass Circle, Dec. 17 Whyskey on Dec. 2. eye on you. the Community Achievement givers. Also, remember those Outlaws, Dec. 23-24 No Bands, Merry The Christmas Parade will Award from the Lodge for his who have been injured in Christmas, Dec. 30 Race Horse be on Dec. 4. CHURCH BAZAAR work with several community accidents. Remember those Charlie, Dec. 31 (8-12 P. M). New Years Santa was spotted on Main Calvary Baptist Church charities and committees. The who have lost loved ones. Eve With Phoenix Band Free admis- Street on Friday, Nov. 25. will have a bazaar on Dec. 10 Lodge also took up canned Pray for our military, our sion. 7 - 10 p.m. You’d better be extra good from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to raise foods and non-perishable food nation, and the first respon- • Country Cabin II in Norton fea- until Christmas; he has his money for the building fund. items for the Pound Food ders. tures Bluegrass Circle, Dec. 3, 7:30- 10:30 p.m. • Castlewood Eagles Club will have DJ music by Big T on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. No cover. On Saturday, Dec. 3 Coal Creek Band at Annual Santa Train still a favorite event 8 p.m. $7 cover 21 and up with id. GLENDA SKEEN his wife come to Birchfield also donate lots of things each year at each 1097 Boody Road, Castlewood. 328-8655 once or twice a year to visit whistle stop. Symphony of the Mountains and preach to the kind folk Lots of folk show up at each stop and Traditions Holiday Concert, HAPPY BIRTHDAY there at the Regular Baptist some follow the train to several stops. I usu- Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Sunday morning Pastor Larry Church. This is such a ally go to two or three but this year I only Performing Arts Center - JW Adams Turner’s wife, Pam, celebrated quaint little church with went to St. Paul and Dungannon. I saw Combined School - Pound. $15 adults, her birthday at church and the nice and friendly people some friends in Dungannon so I decided to $10 seniors (55+) K-12 free, college folk there say “Happy Birthday” who welcome you and stop there and go to the grade school where students free with ID. to Pam. Pam and Larry have two invite you to return to be they had some crafts, some blow-up games • Natural Tunnel State Park, children and six grandchildren. part of the congregation. for children, food for sale, bingo games and 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Those little children are adorable and other items of interest. Some people were Duffield, Va. 24244. Telephone grandmother Pam seems to love spending selling funnel cakes along with other items. 276/940-1643. time with all the children. SANTA TRAIN I started to buy one because they looked Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 6-10 Saturday I hopped into the car, even with good and smelled delicious, but I chose not p.m., Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel. VISIT BIRCHFIELD CHURCH a little rain starting, and started my annual Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., to, due to high calorie count. I bought Saturday evening Walter Crouse and I trip to follow the Santa Train. I go just to chocolate which is my favorite main meal. Holiday Wreath Workshop Cabins, visited the folk at Birchfield Old Regular observe and also to see the little children campgrounds, Cove Ridge Center I love the Santa Train, even though some Baptist Church. We were invited to come attempt to pick up a toy, some food item or of the rude adults snatch lots of gifts open. Visitor Center and Chairlift open and hear John Wingfield, who is from some other gift which is tossed from the weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eastern Virginia, preach to the folk. He and Train or from the Food City trucks, which HURRICANE, PAGE 11 PAGE 10 Friday, December 2, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Pink Party honors Trash Treasures workshop breast cancer survivors, set in Norton The December Trash Treasures Workshop will feature a variety of winter, caregivers Christmas and holiday crafts for participants to create on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. at the Norton Community Center. Cost to attend the workshop is $5 per person. All materials are In Home Care held their fourth the communi- included, such as discarded items and new annual Pink Party, Oct. 20 at the Inn at ty for their craft supplies. Featured trash treasures will Wise, in celebration of breast cancer generous include a chimney Grinch, pine cone survivors and their caregivers. donations of wreaths, snowman hat ornament, sock snow- A wonderful meal was provided by door prizes and survivor spon- men, wood burned tree “cookie” ornaments, the Inn at Wise, then In Home Care sorships. Without the support of local pine cone swag and more. To sign up for the was pleased to welcome Misty businesses, this event would not be workshop, contact Shelly Knox at the Norton Meyers, nurse navigator for possible. Community Center at 679-0754. The Trash Community Physicians Oncology, and Treasures workshop series is co-sponsored Dr. Nicholas Cook, Southwest Virginia by the City of Norton and Upper Tennessee Cancer Center, as special guests and River Roundtable with Keep Southwest Virginia Beautiful, to demonstrate how to re- guest speakers. They spoke to more use materials instead of discarding them. than 50 survivors and their caregivers Proceeds go toward the purchase of craft supplies. during the night’s celebration. All 50 survivors were recognized during the celebration with the presentation of a survivor gift and door prizes. The evening of celebration closed with the survivors and their families Free ‘active bystander’ being able to choose one of the highly desired breast cancer pumpkins, hand-painted by the staff of In Home training offered in Big Care. In Home Care would like to thank Stone Gap Dec. 8 On Thursday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 The course provides training p.m. the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps is offering “Becoming an to community members to Active Bystander” free to the strengthen their ability to save LENOWISCO communities. This train- ing will be offered at Frontier Health, lives by taking specific 3169 2nd Avenue East, Big Stone Gap. The course was designed by the CDC actions when at the scene of and provides training to community an unexpected emergency. members to strengthen their ability to save lives by taking specific actions when at the scene of an unexpected who are licensed health-care profession- emergency. This includes controlling als. It is not necessary to have any pre- bleeding, opening an airway, helping a vious First Aid training. Class size is drowning victim, ways to provide com- limited to 20. Register at fort care, and what to tell First [email protected] or call 276/274- Responders when they arrive on the 0555. scene. For more information, please contact This three-hour class is taught by Kristina Morris at local Medical Reserve Corps members [email protected].

Food Bank holiday donations

Barbara Caruso, right, representing the Mountain View Hospital Auxiliary in Norton, presented a check to Food Bank of Wise Pictured is the donation of approximately 10,000 items collected at Logisticare in County board secretary Freida Gravely downtown Norton. Employees recently donated these supplies to the Food Bank of recently. The auxiliary has been a faithful Wise County for distribution. The water and non-perishable food items were wonder- supporter for many years, donating proceeds ful donations, especially as the holidays approach. The clients and volunteers of the from the gift shop and their Love Light Tree food bank want to thank Logisticare for this huge donation and for your concern for project to the food bank and other worthwhile your community. community organizations. Thanks to all auxil- iary members for your generous donation. Navaho relocation resulted in fry bread made of basic rations

November is Native American as the base for tacos. 1 tablespoon shortening (cut in) Heritage Month. This is a time to cel- It goes well with ebrate and acknowledge the impor- soup, stew, or Using ingredients from either tant contributions and rich heritages pozole (a version, mix ingredients and let of Native people. We have chosen to Mexican sit for 10-15 minutes. Break off a highlight a contribution to the food dish with ball of dough about golf ball size culture of the Southwest made by the the main KITCHEN and pat out no thicker than ¼ Navaho people. ingredients inch. (In some tribal traditions a Fry bread originated during a trag- being hominy GregGarlandMill and Creek Chris Evans hole is always made in the center ic period of Navaho history. In 1864 and pork). COLUMNISTS which has spiritual significance.) the United States government initiat- In our Fry in deep hot oil to a light gold- ed a relocation of the Navaho people kitchen on Mill Creek, we recently en brown, turning once to brown both from tribal lands in eastern Arizona made Navaho Fry Bread. Our recipe sides. (Oil is hot enough if a small test in Pleasant Hill, Ky. If you would like and western New Mexico to the had two variations of traditional fry piece of dough dropped in the oil a copy, please contact us. Bosque Redondo in eastern New bread and came from Elaya K Tsosie. begins cooking almost immediately Molasses: Brian and Amanda Mexico. We made Version 1. and rises to the top.) Drain bread well Hubbard of South Fork Farm in This 18-day, 300-mile forced and pat with paper towels to remove Pound are selling homemade march, which came to be known as excess oil. Keep covered in a bowl molasses for $12 per quart and $40 The Long Walk, involved 8,000 to NAVAHO FRY BREAD while cooking to keep bread warm. per gallon. If interested, send them a 9,000 Navahos, and resulted in 200 Version 1 message on Facebook to South Fork deaths. During this journey, the 2 cups flour MABEL’S TABLE Farm. deportees were given a basic ration of 1 teaspoon salt The Native people of our region Sources: flour, sugar, salt and lard, which they 3 teaspoons baking power also made fry bread using corn meal www.smithsonianmag.com, used to make fry bread. 1 cup water rather than flour as the main ingredi- www.nativeamericanheritage- Fry bread is now common through- ent. A popular form of this bread at month.gov out the Southwest. It is fried and Version 2 the time Mabel lived was griddle Contact information: you may con- served as bread to be eaten with a 3 cups flour cakes. tact us at meal, drizzled with honey, or sprin- 1 teaspoon salt We have a recipe called Indian [email protected] or kled with cinnamon or powdered 1 tablespoon baking powder Griddle Cakes from the Trustees Mill Creek Kitchen, P.O. Box 457, sugar and eaten as a dessert, or used 1 1/2 cups water House Restaurant at Shaker Village Pound, Va. 24279. Norton, Virginia 24273 The Coalfield Progress Friday, December 2, 2016 PAGE 11 Hurricane Living Christmas Tree Choir performs Dec. 9, 11 FROM PAGE 9

Church Bulletin ent Breath of Heaven Communion. Prelude of Thursday each month, because they are taller, notices must be in the Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. favorite hymn tunes barring unforeseen stronger and more Coalfield Progress news along with children’s begins at 10:50 a.m. with scheduling conflicts. aggressive than a child, office by noon Tuesday program. Pastors are Frank Gentry, • St. Anthony Church, therefore lots of chil- for publication in John and Martha pianist. Sunday Outreach 1009 Virginia Ave., dren never even get Friday’s paper; emailed McCarroll. Located on Worship at Mt. View Norton Hearts & Hands one gift. In my opinion to mmarshall@coal- Norton to Coeburn high- Regional Medical Center of San Lorenzo Ruiz De the adults should be field.com; or phoned in way. at 10 a.m. Manila, Inc. bazaar, ashamed not to move at 679-1101. The Church • Wilson’s Chapel in • Wise Baptist Saturday and Sunday, away and let the chil- Bulletin is reserved for Needmore will host Bud Church, Sunday, Dec. 4 Dec. 3-4, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 dren get the toys. If I announcements of spe- Culbertson on Sunday, at 7 p.m., the Wise p.m. could have just had an cial events and services. Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. Pastor Baptist Sanctuary Choir • Sixth annual Jerry old school paddle when To announce regular is Benny Boles, Assistant and Orchestra will pres- Barnette’s Christmas they bent over to pick services and hours, con- Pastor Elmer Boles. ent “Let There Be Gospel Singing, up the toy and keep it, tact the paid advertising • Rocky Fork Christmas”. A reception Saturday, Dec. 3 at the they might have risen department. The public Pentecostal Church, will follow in the fellow- Cultural Arts Building in from the grave. I’m jok- is cordially invited to will present “Come Let benefit singing Saturday, ship hall. Coeburn at 6 p.m. ing, but the feeling is attend the following spe- Us Adore” on Friday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Pastor • Christian Faith Featuring Heaven’s the same about greedy cial events sponsored by Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and is John Pierce. Church, Josephine sec- Mountain Band, Blood behavior. area churches. again on Sunday, Dec. 11 • The Deliverance tion of Norton, hosts Bought, Mike Upright at 3 p.m. The community Fellowship Church will Mark Stallard minister- and Jerry Barnette. VISIT TO KNOXVILLE • Tacoma United is cordially invited to host Evangelist Donald ing Saturday, Dec. 2 at Gay Collins spent a Methodist Church final attend this annual tradi- and Tammy Harding 6:30 p.m. and Raymond few days in Knoxville, day of Christmas Bazaar tion. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Bentley Jr. ministering Tenn., helping to take at Saturday, Dec. 3 from • Ramsey Freewill Pastor is Mike Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 care of her grand- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crafts, Baptist Church will host Hunsucker. p.m. daughter, Emilene, apple butter, jellies and Heavenly Reflections • Norton United • Pyles Memorial Prayer is bringing after she had her ton- hard candy still avail- from Kingsport, Tenn. on Methodist Church, Freewill Baptist Church, your worries to God; sils removed recently. able. Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11 Eighth Street at Virginia Pastor Randy Carter will Emilene is doing fine • First Baptist a.m. Dinner will follow in Avenue, will celebrate bring the message faith is leaving and of course loved Church in Big Stone Gap the fellowship hall. the Second Sunday in Sunday, Dec. 4. them there. having her granny 24th annual Living • Trinity Life Center Advent Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. • Stevens Church of there to comfort and Christmas Tree Choir Church Choir will pres- with a service of Holy God Food Pantry, fourth appease her while she recuperated.

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APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN - ELCA Norton Apostolic Christ Lutheran Church Pentecostal 120 West Main Street, Wise • 328-1111 East Park Avenue Lay Pastor: Michael Samerdyke (old Juste Music Building) BAPTIST - INDEPENDENT Sunday School: 10:00 am Norton • 679-5373 Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Pastor: Donnie Culbertson Charity Baptist Sunday Services: 10:30 am Wise • 276-298-6708 NON-DENOMINATIONAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Pastor: Larry Owens Esserville Church Sunday School: 9:45 am New Hope Assembly of God Sunday Worship: 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Pastor Danny Smith • 679-5548 Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Sunday School: 10:00 am 1405 First Avenue E. • 523-3392 Worship/Kidz Zone/Comfort Zone: Pastor Rick C. Whitten 11:00 am This directory is made possible by these businesses Sunday School: 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Sunday Worship: 11:00 am www.esservillechurch.org who encourage all of us to attend worship services Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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395-2230 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION “Can I help you?” he asked them. ness; and be content with such Norton, VA 24273 Fax (276) 679-3667 “Thanks, we’re just looking,” the things as ye have.” Wise words for ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Sturgill young man replied. this time of year. Contentment is M O N U M E N T C O . “You come here to buy, if you evidence of our faith. want to look then go to K-mart!” the The Apostle Paul writes in salesman responded curtly. Timothy 6:7-8, “For we brought The young couple wore aston- nothing into this world, and it is cer- ished expressions at his statement tain we can carry nothing out. And Norton, Virginia - (276) 679-7327 1621 NORTON RD. S.W. • WISE, VA • 328-5751 and exited hastily. The salesman having food and raiment let us be ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ then started toward me with a stern therewith content.” He also wrote in look. I waved him off and left for K- verse six that godliness with con- mart too. Browsers aren’t welcome tentment is great gain. Visit us online there apparently! Do you want to enjoy this season I’m all for second chances, so a without the anxiety and stress? few years later I returned to that Contentment is the secret to surviv- FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS ing and enjoying the holidays! 276-679-1101 department store to browse again. While looking over some items, I PAGE 12 Friday, December 2, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273

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CLASSIFIED AD 130-Lots/Acreage 410-Houses/Apartments 530-Miscellaneous 960-Legal Notice 960-Legal Notice 960-Legal Notice 960-Legal Notice CORRECTIONS FOR SALE– LAND FOR 2BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOME HEAVY EQUIPMENT public auction will be held at ORDER OF PUBLICATION 40' E 150.0 feet to a six-inch Respondents herein are as Check your ad the first day it DOUBLEWIDES. Off Hurri- in Wise on private lot. $400/ OPERATORS Viking Storage, located at The object of this suit is black walnut by a fence; follows: Juanita Hylton runs. Any error should be cane Road in Wise. Paved month, $400 security 2826 Second Ave. E, Big to enforce the lien of the thence, continuing N 76˚ 40' Edens, whose last known reported immediately to The streets. County water and deposit. No pets. Call after 6 Stone Gap VA 24219. The Complainant, County of E 119.0 feet, passing through address is c/o Nina Kiser, Coalfield Progress Classified sewer. Underground electric p.m. (276)328-2550 or cell, personal effects of the Oma Wise, Virginia, for a four-inch persimmon tree, P.O. Box 713, Norton, Department at (276)679- and utilities. (276)393-0067. (276)275-4192. Faulconer Construction seek- Isom Estate, contained in delinquent real estate taxes to a stake on a hillside; Virginia 24273, and who is 1101, Ext. 241. The Coalfield FOR RENT SHOWN BY ing experienced dozer and storage unit #15, which will against certain real property thence, South 145.5 feet to believed to be deceased; 300-Miscellaneous Progress is only responsible APPOINTMENT: 2-BR brick excavator operators. Please be opened at 10:30am on located in the County of the beginning, containing Fred Hylton, whose last for one incorrect insertion ONAN 35KW GENERATOR townhouse apt. with 1 bath. call: 540-585-4919 for more the day of the auction to Wise, Virginia, described as 0.308 acre, more or less, known address is unknown and then only for the portion with automatic transfer Central H&A, W/D hook- information. An Equal Op- allow for public inspection, follows: and being a part of the and who is believed to be of the ad that is incorrect. switch. Propane. $4500. ups; refrigerator and stove portunity Employer. will be sold collectively to Tax Map No. Maggie Hylton tract. deceased; Joan Hylton (276)708-6943. furnished. $485/ month, IN HOME CARE is now the highest bidder. Terms 0097A9 (0A) 003 And being the same real McCoy, whose last known FOR SALE: MINER’S EX- $485 security/ damage taking applications for of the sale are cash. Account No. 006643 property conveyed to address is unknown and CHANGE BANK STOCK. deposit. 1-year lease, refer- PERSONAL CARE AIDES to For more information, All of that certain lot or Juanita Hylton Edens from who is believed to be (276)220-5124 ences and application re- work in the Norton area of please contact Ross parcel of land, situate, lying Maggie Hylton, et al., by deceased; George Everette quired. Call Robert for Wise County. 40 hour Hawkins at (276) 523-4562. and being on the west side deed dated May 14, 1963, Hylton, whose last known appointment (276) 393-2931 Personal Care Aide training 12-2-3t s12-16 of Coeburn, in Lippo and recorded in the Wise address is unknown; James County Circuit Court Clerk's Carol Hylton, whose last or Rick 423-489-3641. required. Job duties include LEGAL NOTICE Magisterial District of Wise County, Virginia, and more Office as Deed Book 433 at known address is unknown; 2BR, 3BR AND 4BR MOBILE assisting recipients with Notice is hereby given particularly described as Page 152. Nina Hylton Kiser, whose HOMES. HUD approved No bathing, dressing, cooking, that a public sale will be held follows: This description is made last known address is P.O. pets. Near college in Wise. cleaning, etc. To apply, at 3:00 p.m. on December Beginning at a stake in a subject to all easements, Box 713, Norton, Virginia 110-Houses Call (276)328-2290. please call Jessica at (276) 9th, 2016 at Miners bottom between the road conditions, agreements, 24273, and who is believed 3BR, 2BTH HOUSE FOR 328-9340 EXT 29 or (800) Exchange Bank located at 3BR, 2BTH SINGLEWIDE restrictions, and reservations 784-3500. EOE. 483 Front Street in Coeburn, and branch, a corner to the SALE. 7923 Carter Branch MOBILE HOME. Nice, room- of record which affect the Virginia. Offered for sale to Joan Hylton-McCoy 0.908 Continued on Page 13 Road, Wise. Large living ey. 4253 Mechlenburg Road, property herein described the highest bidder will be the acre parcel; thence, with a room, large family room with 410-Houses/Apartments Coeburn. $525/ month, including but not limited to following item(s): line of the same, N 77˚ 10' fireplace. Eat-in kitchen, $525 deposit. (276)328- those recorded in Deed Book SMALL APARTMENT AND 1999 Pontiac Van W 119.4 feet to a eight-inch small patio, new deck on 6901, leave message and 433 at Page 152 and Deed 2BR APARTMENT IN POUND Vin #1GMDX03E3XD285604 poplar at the top of an front. Apartment in back can phone number. Book 303 at Page 327. AND LARGE 2BR APART- 2001 Chevrolet Malibu excavation; thence, be rented out. Large lot with IT APPEARING that an MENT in Wise. No pets. 14X70 3BR, 2BTH MOBILE Vin #1G1NE52J416100815 continuing N 77˚ 10' W fruit trees. Was $79,500, Affidavit has been made and (276)328-8655. HOME. New heat pump, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 144.0 feet to a stake by a reduced to $69,000. Call filed stating that due large yard. Coeburn. $450/ Vin #2GCEK19T6X1148610 fence on the east side of the (804)746-5101 or (276)220- LOG CABIN FOR RENT- diligence has been used, month. (276)973-7129. 2006 Subaru Tribeca top of a spur; thence, 1968. If no answer leave Carfax Road-- $550 a month. leaving the Joan Hylton- without effect, to ascertain TWO BEDROOM MOBILE Vin #4S4WX85C364408545 We are pledged to the letter and message. One bedroom, One loft, 750-Professional McCoy 0.903 acre parcel, N the identity and location of HOME for rent. Shawnee Miners Exchange Bank spiritWe are of pledgedVirginia's to theand letter HUD's and equal spirit Kitchen with refrigerator, 2˚ 00' E 23.0 feet to a certain parties to be served, INVESTMENT/ HANDYMAN Ave., Big Stone Gap. reserves the right to bid at opportunityof Virginia’s policy housing for achieving policies. equal dishwasher, stove, micro- DISTINCTIVE stake by the fence (white that the last known housing opportunity throughout the (276)596-4969. this sale. The terms of the Commonwealth. We encourage and SPECIAL: Two story with full wave. One bathroom. Wash- oak witness); thence, N 76˚ addresses for the Virginia's fair housing law makes it sale are CASH. The Bank support advertising and marketing basement. Block structure. er and Dryer. Fireplace. 2BR MOBILE HOME in PRINTING illegal to advertise any preference, also reserves the right to programs in which there are no barri- .20 acre lot. 13080 Available now. No pets, No Coeburn. Heat pump. $400/ Make Us Your “One Stop” limitationers to obtaining or discrimination housing because based of adjourn or cancel the sale by race, color, religion, national origin, Brookville Rd, Coeburn. Roof HUD, No smoking. Call for month. 276-807-4070. Press Center. We know how on race, color, religion, national ori- announcement made at the Income Based sex, elderliness, familial status or and windows (thermal pane) details 276-393-0695. Rent- to successfully serve your gin,handicap. sex, elderliness, familial status date and time herein approx 10 yrs old. Located ers will be responsible for 450-Lots/Mobile Home Lots printing needs: Letterhead, Apartments for Rent or handicap. specified, without further All real estate advertised herein is at the end of the street on electricity, tv and water bills. MOBILE HOME LOTS for envelopes, forms, business advertising. The items Wise County Redevelopment and subject to Virginia’s fair housing law top of a hill. Inside needs to rent. One mile from UVA- cards, etc. Full color or Thiswhich newspaper makes it willillegal not to knowingly advertise 2BR APARTMENT IN COE- offered for sale are available be finished. You can design Wise. Sherry Hill & Rock black and white. Call Norton, Housing Authority is accepting accept“any preference, advertising limitation, for real or discrim-estate it for your taste. Asking BURN. Good location. Refer- VA (276)679-1101, Ext. 265. for inspection during regular ination because of race, color, reli- Bar. References required. No applications for properties in Wise, thatgion, violatesnational theorigin, fair sex, housing elderliness, law. ences required. (276)708- business hours. $28,500. For more info or outside pets. (276)393- The Norton Press, Publishers Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Pound, Ourfamilial readers status orare handicap hereby or informed intention 6943 MINERS EXCHANGE BANK to make any such preference, limita- to see the property call 229- 4800. of The Coalfield Progress. that all dwellings advertised in this 794-1466. Collections Department Coeburn & St. Paul. Rent is based on tion, or discrimination.” 2 BEDROOM, 2–1/2 BATH newspaper are available on an Juanita Ring income. Security Deposits can be This newspaper will not knowingly HOUSE FOR SALE in TOWNHOUSE- Lost Creek, equal opportunity basis. For more Norton, VA Call 395-6500 12-2--2t s12-9 made in payments. accept advertising for real estate that Coeburn. Ready to move in informationviolates the fairabout housing Virginia's law. FairOur to. Call (276)395-6130. TWO BR APARTMENT in VIRGINIA: Housingreaders areLaw hereby or to file informed a fair housing that all IN THE CIRCUIT COURT dwellings advertised in this newspa- $122,000. Wise. Water, sewer and complaintper are available call onthe an Virginiaequal opportu- Fair garbage included. Washer OF THE COUNTY OF WISE Housingnity basis. Office For more at (804) information 367-8530. or to 120-Mobile Homes COUNTY OF WISE, Contact WCRHA at file a housing complaint call the and dryer furnished. TollVirginia free Fair call Housing (888) 551Office-3247. at (804) For VIRGINIA, a Political 2 AND 3 BEDROOM MOBILE (276)393-0905 or (276)337- 395-6104 or 565-2840 the367-8530. hearing Toll impaired free call call(888) (804) 551- HOMES set up in parks in Subdivision of 3247. For the hearing impaired call 1171. 527-4290. Wise, Norton and Coeburn the Commonwealth of WCRHA is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency (804) 367-9753. 10-08 areas. Call (276)679-2920. 2 AND 3BR SINGLEWIDES, Virginia West Norton. Call (276)328- LOOKING FOR A FEDERAL 960-Legal Notice OR POSTAL JOB? What Complainant 130-Lots/Acreage 4100. NOTICE OF SALE Case No. CL 16-437 looks like the ticket to a OF THE PERSONAL 56 ACRE FARM OR 2BR, 1BTH HOUSE located at secure job might be a scam. v. EFFECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. 530 Oak Street, Norton. For information, call the JUANITA HYLTON EDENS, OMA ISOM ESTATE Near fairgrounds in Wise. $500/ month. (276)395- Federal Trade Commission, ET AL On Monday, December Has county water and sewer 3938. toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP, or Respondent(s) 19, 2016, at 11:00am, a on the property. Beautiful 2BR and 3BR, 1-1/2BTH visit www.ftc.gov. A message from The Coalfield view. Call 276-393-0067. CONDOS for rent. Woodland Progress and the FTC. LOTS FOR SALE– Mountain Court, Wise. (276)973-6039. IDEAL JOB for boys and Meadows Subdivision, Old 2BR, 1BTH 14-WIDE MOBILE girls over 12... selling The Hurricane Road (Route 680), HOME. No pets. For more Coalfield Progress door to Wise. Call Terry Collier at information call (276)328- door. Call (276)679-1101, Ext. 395-6500. 3703. 224 for information. Need Help Paying Rent? The Wise County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list is OPEN. You can download and print an application online from our website: www.wcrha.org OR Apply in person at the central office of WCRHA at: 107 Litchfield Street, NW in Coeburn, VA 24230 M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The Norton Redevelopment & Housing Authority Heritage Hall will make available for public review a draft copy of HEALTHCARE AND REHABITLITAION CENTERS components of its 2017 Five Year and Annual Wise Agency Plan per the guidelines of 24CFR 903.a, a requirement of the Quality Housing and Work NOW HIRING ACROSS 48. Style of 20th century art 22. Coaster Responsibility Act of 1998. NURSES & CNAS 54. Monetary unit of Nigeria 25. Cabal 1. Chipper 55. Brewer’s equipment 26. Axis of ___ These documents will be available Monday 5. Tangy flavor 56. High-five, e.g. 27. Commend Heritage Hall in Wise is currently hiring through Friday from 8 A.M to 4 P.M. at the 9. Monthly bill 58. Command 28. Absurd for immediate openings for RNs, LPNs, 14. Biology lab supply 59. At liberty 29. “i” lid administration offices located at 200 6th Street, 15. ___ vera 60. Idle 30. Batman and Robin, e.g. CNAs and a RN/Unit Manager. 16. Deck out 61. Extort from 32. “Cut it out!” N.W., Norton, VA 24273 for a period of 17. Opening time, maybe 62. Radial, e.g. 33. Blanched approximately 45 days. Full Time, Part Time & PRN Positions 18. Smeltery refuse 63. The America’s Cup tro- 34. Affirm 19. Choice phy, e.g. 35. “Absolutely!” The PHA has scheduled a public hearing to be Available. Competitive Pay. Great 20. A rock to cross a creek 37. Except Benefits. 23. Get a move on DOWN 38. Gloss held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. in 24. Decrease 40. Bottom the community room at Regency Towers, 200 6th 25. Think again 1. Calphalon product 41. Enthusiastic follower Qualified Candidates may submit their 30. Head first jumping into 2. Auspices 42. Actor Depardieu Street, N.W., Norton, VA. At this time, the resume to [email protected] or apply in water 3. Bluster 43. ___ roll Authority shall receive and consider any and all 31. Affirmative action 4. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 44. Necklace item person from 9am to 5pm, Monday 32. Fix, in a way 5. ______for air 45. Heavy water, for one comments prior to finalization of their 2017 Annual 36. Bind 6. Teammates 46. Bender Agency Plan for submission to HUD on or before through Friday at: 37. Dracula, at times 7. “Oh, my aching head!,” e.g. 49. Delicate Heritage Hall Wise 38. Barrel part 8. Burglar 50. Delhi dress January 16, 2017. 39. Eye 9. One who has captured 51. “Cast Away” setting 9434 Coeburn Mountain Road 40. Dog holder 10. Cupid’s projectile 52. Cole ___ Wise, VA 24293 41. Wild Asian dogs 11. Pickling liquid 53. Labyrinth BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!! 42. Guardian 12. Worse, as excuses go 54. Head, slangily “Our family exists to care for yours.” 44. Models actions 13. Artist’s asset 57. The “p” in m.p.g. DON’T DRINK & DRIVE 47. “___ Maria” 21. Call

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960-Legal Notice 960-Legal Notice 960-Legal Notice Holiday concert planned Dec. 7 in Pound Instrument No. 200304226. 80.2 FEET NORTHWEST- From Page 12 THERE IS ALSO GRANT- WARDLY FROM HAGAN Symphony Laemmli Orth. to be deceased; Alpha ED to the Grantees the use AVENUE; THENCE N 66-00 Hylton Porter Pettit, whose of any and all easements, E. 112.0 FEET TO A STAKE of the The concert is last known address is rights of ways, roadways, IN THE LINE OF LOT Mountains part of the W. unknown and who is water rights, pipeline rights, NUMBER 2 AND 1A; holiday Campbell believed to be deceased, sewer systems, including THENCE CROSSING LOT concerts are a Edmonds and that any officers, heirs, field lines attached thereto, NUMBER 2 N 24-00 W 75.12 devisees, and successors in in existence and which FEET TO A STAKE IN THE family Memorial Series. title of the Respondent lawfully may be used by LINE OF NUMBER 2 AND tradition which Sponsors are the named herein are made Grantors, whether by ex- LOT NUMBER 3; THENCE will be carried Virginia parties Respondent to this press grant, prescriptive use WITH THE LINE OF LOT on as Pro-Art Commission for or otherwise, and which are action individually and/or by NUMBER 2 AND 3 S 66 00 Association the Arts, National the general description of appurtenant to and part of W 133.5 TO STAKE IN THE Parties Unknown, it is the use and enjoyment of EASTERN LINE OF CRAIG presents the Endowment for hereby this particular tract of land. STREET, PRODUCED; Symphony’s the Arts, and C. ORDERED that the THIS DEED IS MADE THENCE ALONG THE “Traditions” Bascom Slemp parties herein and all Parties SUBJECT to any and all EASTERN LINE OF CRAIG on Wednesday, Foundation. Unknown and/or whose existing reservations, ease- STREET CURING OF 78.3 location cannot be ments, exceptions, condi- FEET TO THE BEGINNING. Dec. 7 at 7:30 For ascertained appear on or tions, restrictions and/or Tax ID: 23N1530. p.m. in the information or before December 23, 2016, adverse conveyances as the TERMS OF SALE: ALL Performing assistance for in the Clerk's Office of the same may lawfully affect the CASH. A bidder's deposit of Arts Center at J.W. Adams Combined School at persons with special needs, call 276-376-4520 or above-described property. Circuit Court of the County $7,000.00 or 10% of the Pound. The orchestra is conducted by Cornelia visit www.proartva.org of Wise, Virginia, and do THERE IS ALSO CON- sale price, whichever is what may be necessary to VEYED BY THIS INSTRU- lower, will be required in protect their interests in this MENT all buildings, improve- cash, certified or cashier's cause. ments, fixtures, appliances check. No more than Breakfast DVDs for young readers Entered on the 30th day and/or easements, now or $9,000 cash will be of November, 2016. hereafter attached to or used accepted as a deposit. Jack Kennedy in connection with the Settlement within fifteen with the featured at the library Clerk of Court property herein described. (15) days of sale, otherwise I Ask For This: This sale is subject to all Trustee may forfeit deposit. Grinch DVDs for younger readers are featured at Lonesome John A. Rife, Esq. restrictions, rights-of-way, Additional terms to be Pine Regional Library. For more information visit www.lprli- (VSB No. 45805) conditions, easements, and announced at sale. This is brary.org or call 32-8325. – At the Library Jeffrey A. Scharf, Esq. mechanics' and material- a communication from a Southwest Virginia Love and Friendship – Adaptation of Jane Austen’s (VSB No. 30591) men's liens, if any, whether debt collector. This notice is Historical State Park novel Lady Susan. Mark K. Ames, Esq. of record or not of record, to an attempt to collect on a hosts ‘Breakfast with Vikings Season 4 – King Ragnar and Rollo engage in a (VSB No. 27409) the extent any of the debt and any information battle to define their legacies. Andrew M. Neville, Esq. foregoing apply and take obtained will be used for the Grinch’ on Central Intelligence – A mild-mannered accountant is (VSB No. 86372) priority over the lien of the that purpose. Phillip E. Lecky, Esq. Deed of Trust. Loan Type: Conv/Conv Saturday, Dec. 3, lured into the world of international espionage. (VSB No. 89342) Deposit of 10% of the (Trustee # 570228) with programs at 9 The BFG – Sophie and her new pal, the Big Friendly Taxing Authority purchase price, by cash or Substitute Trustee: a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Giant. Consulting Services, PC certified check shall be ALG Trustee, LLC The Fear of 13 – A convicted murderer who has spent P.O. Box 31800 required of the highest C/O Atlantic Law Reserve seats now to 23 years on Death Row tells his story. Henrico, Virginia bidder, except from the Group, LLC join the Grinch and Alice Through the Looking Glass – Alice aids the Mad 23294-1800 Noteholder. Deposit, without PO Box 2548 Cindy-Lou Who for a Hatter. Phone: (804) 548-4429 interest, is applied to the Leesburg, VA 20177 Endgame – Jose, a chess champ from Mexico, helps Facsimile: (804) 545-2378 purchase price at settlement. (703) 777-7101 fun-filled holiday TACS No.: 94525 Settlement will be held on or website: event in the Victorian Parlor. Dine on green eggs his school team make the state finals. 12-2-2t s12-9 before 15 days after sale, but http://www.atlanticlawgrp.com Nerve – Vee tries the popular online game but her may be extended in the and ham while enjoying a reading of the Dr. Seuss life takes a sinister turn, when it requires increasingly dan- NOTICE OF FEI # 1074.05164 discretion of the Trustee. TRUSTEE'S SALE 12/02/2016, 12/09/2016 classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ For more gerous acts. Upon purchaser's default, In execution of a Deed of 12-2-2t s12-9 information or to register, call 276/523-1322. Free State of Jones – Defiant southern farmer Newt the deposit shall be forfeited Trust dated 04-03-2007, Knight and his rebellions against the Confederacy during the and the property shall be recorded as Instrument No. 970-Public Notice Civil War. resold at the risk and costs 200701360, in the Clerk's PUBLIC NOTICE of the defaulting purchaser. Office of the Circuit Court of APPLICATION FOR In the event the Trustee the County of Wise, Virginia, TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, cannot convey to the the undersigned Trustee, will OR SALE OF Ninth grade, Callie Barnette, William purchaser marketable title, Wise County Christian School on December 21, 2016, at PERMIT RIGHTS Robinson in the Trustee's sole discre- 9:00 a.m., at the front doors UNDER CHAPTER 19 Honor rolls 10th grade, Tara Jenkins tion, the sale may be of the Courthouse of Wise TITLE 45.1 OF THE rescinded and the pur- First nine weeks 11th grade, Tiffany Wampler. County, Virginia, offer for CODE OF VIRGINIA chaser's sole remedy shall sale at public auction to the PUBLICATION NUMBER: be the refund of the deposit. All A’s Perfect Attendance highest bidder the following 16RDS06 The balance of the First grade, Charlie Hill, Ava Slemp property: Revelation Energy, LLC purchase price shall be in All that certain lot or of 13993 Kentucky Highway Second grade, Jude Polly Kindergarten, Isaiah Large, Sylvia McCoy, cash or its equivalent. parcel of land lying and 550 E, PO Box 189, Lackey, Third grade, Eli Beason, Sarah Couch, Emilie Yates Settlement shall be at the being in the Village of KY 41643 is applying for the Camryn Ellison, Daegan Newberry, Jeffrey First grade, Rayne Beason, Josiah Mullins, office of the trustee or other Dunbar, in the Gladeville transfer, assignment, or sale Newberry, Morgan Polly Drew Wilson mutually agreed location. Magisterial District of Wise of the permit rights of Mill The property and any Fourth grade, George Boggs Second grade, Hunter Massie, Jed McCoy, County, Virginia, and being Branch Coal Corporation of improvements thereon shall Seventh grade, Gracie Hill Jude Polly more particularly bounded 5703 Crutchfield Drive, be sold in “as is” condition Eighth grade, Sydney Linkous. Third grade, Eli Beason, Morgan Polly and described as follows, to- Norton, VA 24273 con- without any warranties. The Fourth grade, Jacob Hill, Ronnie Keith, Chloe wit: cerning Permit No. 1202131 A’s & B’s successful bidder shall Being a 0.261 acre as provided by 4 VAC 25- First grade, Kailey Fletcher, Josiah Mullins Lawson, Hailey Massie assume all loss or damage portion of the Raymond W. 130-774.17 of the Virginia Second grade, Josee Ketron, Emma Large, Fifth grade, Connor Barnette, Dallas Harrison, to the property from and Johnson property known as Coal Surface Mining Recla- Hunter Massie, Jed McCoy Lucas Vanover after the time of the sale. the “Hotel and Lots 397, mation Regulations. The Third grade, Eli Osborne Sixth grade, Abram Rose, Ciara Senter Purchaser shall be respon- 398, 399, and 400” located permit area is located in sible for all costs of the Fourth grade, Jacob Hill, Ronnie Keith, Seventh grade, Gracie Hill, Elias Rose in the village of Dunbar in Wise County, Virginia, conveyance, which shall be Emma Ramsey Eighth grade, Sydney Linkous, Anna Jo the Gladeville Magisterial approximately 5.0 miles by special warranty, Fifth grade, Dallas Harrison Robinson District, Wise County, northwest of Appalachia, including but not limited to Sixth grade, Acadia Sah, Gage Wells Ninth grade, Callie Barnette, Tristian Senter- Virginia, and being more Virginia, off the end of State the preparation of the deed particularly described by a Route 685 at Roda on Lick Seventh grade. Jillian Kent, Elias Rose, Ethan Jones, Zackary Vanover and the grantor's tax. The current survey as: Branch. Sah 11th grade, Tiffany Wampler sale is subject to such BEGINNING at an iron pin Any person with a valid Eighth grade, Sarai Rose 12th grade, Maddy Beller, Madison Hopkins additional terms as the set this survey in the east legal interest which might be Trustee may announce at line of a paved road, said adversely affected by this the time of sale. The iron pin being located N 05d application to transfer, purchaser will be required to 29' 23” W 414.65 feet from assign, or sell the permit sign a memorandum of sale a copper pin in the north- rights of the aforementioned incorporating all the terms of west corner of a concrete permit, may within 30 days EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES the sale. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE railroad signal base, said of December 2, 2016 submit The following jobs are available through the Written notice of this copper pin being Penn written comments concern- Norton Virginia Employment Commission: Trustee's Sale has been sent Virginia survey station ing the application to the to the owners by certified 970-Public Notice 970-Public Notice 970-Public Notice #17901 and having coor- Division of Mined Land Rock Truck Driver - Roda mail in strict compliance discharged into Callahan dinates North 50,528.41, Reclamation. All correspon- TITLE 45.1 an informal conference shall with Section 55-59.1 of the Creek and West Fork. Dozer Operator - Roda East 69,641.69; thence with dence concerning the CODE OF VIRGINIA follow the requirements of Virginia Code. A copy of the application the east side of said road N application should be PUBLICATION NUMBER: Section 4 VAC 25-130- LPN - Coeburn George F. Cridlin materials will be available 10d 46' 00” W 104.02 feet submitted to the attention of 16CEV04 773.13 (c) of VDMLR's For information contact: for inspection and public Preparation Plant Mechanic - McClure to an iron pin set; thence N the Division of Mined Land Revelation Energy, LLC regulations. George F. Cridlin, Trustee comment at the Wise 06d 49' 00” W 110.74 feet to Reclamation's Permit Sec- of 160 Lank Branch, Suite 2, All correspondence Assistant Restaurant Manager - Norton P.O. Box 703 County Courthouse in Wise, an iron pin set; thence N tion at Post Office Drawer Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 is should be submitted to Team Member/Food - Norton Jonesville, VA 24263 Virginia. A copy of the draft 08d 24' 00” E 109.20 feet to 900; Big Stone Gap, Virginia applying to the Virginia VDMLR, P.O. Drawer 900, 276-346-3050 NPDES permit and fact Roof Bolter - Norton Area an iron pin set at the 24219. Written comments Division of Mined Land Big Stone Gap, Virginia Dates of Advertisement: sheet are available for intersection of the east side may be e-mailed to the Reclamation (VDMLR) for a 24219, Attn: Permit Section, December 2, 2016 public inspection and For more details on these and other current of the paved road and the Division at renewal to Permit No. Phone (276) 523-8202. December 9, 2016 comment at VDMLR's Big job orders, visit the Virginia Workforce west right of way line of the DmlrPublicNotice@ 1502140, Stonega Complex, Written comments and a 12-2-2t s12-9 Stone Gap office. Any Connection website, www.vawc.virginia.gov, Norfolk Southern Railroad; dmme.virginia.gov by Application 1009831. request for informal person whose interests are come by the Norton local office of the thence leaving the east side TRUSTEE'S SALE OF Questions concerning the The permit area is conference may be e-mailed or may be adversely Virginia Employment Commission at of the paved road and with 408 Craig Street, application review process approximately 141.51 acres. to the Division at affected by the proposed 1725 Park Avenue, SW, the west right of way line of Northwest may be directed to the The surface mine is located [email protected] operation, or any officer or the railroad S 11d 26' 00” E Norton, VA 24273 Permit Section at (276) 523- in Wise County Virginia ginia.gov. send an email to [email protected], head of any Federal, State, 318.29 feet to an iron pin In execution of a Deed of 8100. approximately 1 mile north 11-11 4t s12-2 or call 276-679-9413 or Local Government set; thence leaving the west Trust in the original principal 12-2-1t s12-2 of Stonega on West Fork of agency or authority may right of way line of the amount of $70,708.10, dated Callahan Creek at latitude within 30 days of December railroad and with a new line April 24, 2007, recorded PUBLIC NOTICE 36-58-32 and longitude 82- 2, 2016 submit written through the Raymond among the land records of APPLICATION FOR 47-13. The Appalachia, comments or objections, Johnson property S 79d 59' the Circuit Court for Wise PERMIT RENEWAL Virginia USGS 7.5 minute concerning the proposed 51” W 47.19 feet to the County on May 1, 2007, as COAL SURFACE MINING topographic quadrangle map operation, and may also BEGINNING and containing Instrument Number PERMIT NO. 1502140 was used to describe the request, in writing, that 11,355.94 square feet or 200701688, at Page NPDES PERMIT permit location. Drainage VDMLR hold an informal 0.261 acre as shown on a 000044, the undersigned NO. 0082140 will pass through sediment conference. Requests for Crutchfield Sales Advisor plat by W. R. Palmer, appointed Substitute Trustee UNDER CHAPTER 19, control structures and be Registered Land Surveyor will offer for sale at public Calling all music enthusiasts, amateur photographers, TV/movie lovers, dated May 17, 1995. auction, at the main Also, further conveyed is entrance of the courthouse studio artists, and computer wizards... Crutchfield is looking for well a 1974 Virginian Mobile for the Circuit Court of Wise spoken, open minded, reliable, and thoughtful people to directly serve our Home Vin #5493VH. County, 206 East Main St, customers as a member of our nationally recognized Contact Center team. BEING the same property Wise, VA on January 4, 2017 Crutchfield Advisors provide emotionally enriching experiences by helping Kenny Collins and Rebecca at 2:00 PM, the property our customers discover and enjoy the magic our products offer. Our Collins, acquired by deed described in said deed of Advisors regularly interact with customers via phone, email, and live chat. trust, located at the above dated August 21, 2003, from This is a great opportunity if you have an active interest in electronics gear Loretta D. Sturgill, formerly address and briefly known as Loretta Day, of described as: and the latest technologies or a willingness to develop one. Crutchfield record in the Circuit Court BEGINNING AT A STAKE Advisors love learning and are unafraid to challenge the status quo. We Clerk's Office of Wise IN THE EASTERN LINE OF are great listeners who can relate to people with grace and a sense of County, Virginia, as CRAIG STREET, PRODUCED, humor. We take a compassionate approach to providing practical solutions to issues with widely varying degrees of complexity. We display sound decision-making, collaboration, and leadership skills. We love to laugh and appreciate the humor in the absurdities of life. We are comfortable and adept navigating the complex and evolving tapestry of electronic communications, including social media. If this sounds like you and you are dedicated to being awesome all day, every day then we absolutely want to hear from you. Crutchfield provides extensive training and the support to be successful in a rewarding work environment. The schedule includes some nights (until 10 p.m.) and some weekends. Annual Advisor incomes average in the low-40s with an opportunity to significantly exceed 50K based on the strength of personal performance. We also offer a competitive benefits package, a comprehensive wellness program, a relaxed dress code, and a generous employee purchase program. Solid work history, successful service-oriented experience, strong communication skills, and exemplary references are a must. Apply online at http://www.crutchfield.com/Institutional/Careers.aspx Crutchfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to workforce diversity. PAGE 14 Friday, December 2, 2016 The Coalfield Progress Norton, Virginia 24273 Christmas just got a little bit prickly ACAC presents holiday mystery comedy A couple of escaped jail inmates, a male secretary with a pro- tective mother, and an assistant district attorney with a sweet tooth — for her — complicate Christmas Eve for private eye “Cactus” O’Riley, who’s already suffering from the holiday blues. Appalachia Cultural Arts Center stages A Christmas Cactus on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 3-4 and Saturday and Sunday Dec. 10-11. Saturday shows are at 6 p.m., with the Sunday shows at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors age 55 and older and students. Children ages 10 and under are admitted free. The ACAC doors will open about a half hour before each show. Eliot Byerrum, the stage pen name of mystery novelist Ellen Byerrum, has put The cast of ‘A Christmas together a mystery involving Cactus’: seated, Juanita a man framed for embezzle- Quillen and Hunter Swiney; ment, city corruption, a mys- standing from left, Lewis terious, deceased detective Horton, Pamela Counts, named Jake Marley, the pre- Matthew Sturgill and Glenn vious occupant of O’Riley’s office — and Marley’s puz- Gannaway. zling collection of Charles GARY BUSH PHOTO Dickens books. Gary Bush directs the cast of ACAC regulars. Pamela Counts is the title character, a tough-as- nails, red-headed beauty who’s ready to close her detective agency for good as she tries to battle through the holiday blues. Hunter Swiney plays Fred, her secretary — or “Ms. O’Riley’s associate,” as he likes to style himself. Glenn Gannaway plays Neville Smedley, the mild- mannered former city bookkeeper who is con- vinced Marley framed him for embezzlement. has earned Matthew Sturgill is “ille- gal alien” Ramon Ramirez, who flees a bus crash with fellow jail THE JOINT COMMISSION’S inmate Smedley. Juanita Quillen is Fred’s mother, Adelaide Booker, who ® shows up at O’Riley’s GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL office and convinces her- self that Smedley and Ramirez are just actors in the murder mystery party she’s always dreamed of for certifi cations in attending. And Lewis Horton plays Stuart Windsor, the assistant DA who’s struck on Cactus and also shows up — but Total Hip Replacement, after imbibing a little too much holiday spirit at a downtown party. The audience will have a chance to follow along as Total Knee Replacement the characters puzzle their way through the mystery of Jake Marley’s involve- ment in the embezzlement scheme. The situation also and Hip Fracture ultimately brings out the best in all the characters, leading to a satisfying con- clusion full of holiday warmth. For more information or reservations, call Bush at 276/565-1386. This Week in

Local History DEC. 1, 1966

• Pvt. John L. Richardson, 19, would become the third son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Marvin Richardson of Norton to serve with the U.S. armed forces in Vietnam. A fourth son had also served in World War II. • The first big snow of the sea- son had fallen as Norton planned to hold its big Christmas parade a couple days later on Dec. 3. • Johnny Reno, One Spy Too Many, An American Dream starring PMC is the only hospital in Kentucky to Eleanor Parker, Marriage On The Rocks starring Dean Martin, and Spinout starring Elvis Presley were receive all three certifications. We are showing in movie theaters.

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• Three days of heavy rain had forced families in Inman to leave services to our patients. their homes, closed some second- ary roads and caused one Wise County school to dismiss early. • Little Man Tate starring Jodie Foster and Dianne West, An American Tail Fievel Goes West, 
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