Supporting the Poultry Industry Established 1845 Guide shows support of the industry, and focuses on other Moorefield events happening in the area this summer. Stingrays Swim Inside Examiner Again. Page 1B and Hardy County News USPS 362-300 TWO SECTIONS • 16 PAGES 94¢ VOLUME 124 - NUMBER 29 Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Moorefield High School Teets Welcomes New Principal Suffers By Jean A. Flanagan steered Williams into teaching. unsure of what to do with the rest Moorefield Examiner “I got as much, if not more, out of his life. Then the incident hap- of that than he did,” Williams said. pened with the troubled teen. Heart When Dwight Williams retired “I realized I could help kids.” “There is a program called from the Navy, the Director of Williams was born and raised in Troops to Teachers,” he said. “The Special Education for Frederick Princess Anne County Virginia. He DOD (Department of Defense) County Schools in Virginia asked graduated from high school and would pay for your education with Attack him to speak to a troubled child. immediately enlisted in the U.S. a five-year commitment to teach in “The kid was in real trouble,” Navy. For 20 years he traveled the some low-performing schools. He By Jean A. Flanagan Williams said. “He was 13 years world. The list of countries he vis- got his teaching certificate in Vir- Moorefield Examiner old and about to be sent away. We ited is extensive. His last “port of ginia and West Virginia and taught met for five months. Turns out he call” was Andrews Air Force Base Special Education in an elemen- While on vacation in Florida, Photo by Jean Flanagan just needed someone to listen to in Virginia. “We provided logistical tary and a middle school in Win- Hardy County Commissioner J. MHS Principal Dwight Williams gets some help from his twin him.” support for Seal Team 2,” he said. chester. Michael Teets suffered a heart at- daughters, Sarah and Sariah, a few weeks before school starts. It was that experience that After the Navy, Williams was Continued on page 8 tack. According to County Clerk Gregg Ely, Teets was stricken on Sunday, July 12. He had surgery and eight cardiac stents were in- Small World serted. A cardiac stent is a mesh Plea Bargains tube that keeps an artery open to allow blood flow. Teets was released from the hos- pital on Tuesday, July 14 and is resting comfortably at his home in Dominate in Florida. Circuit Court Lawsuit By Jean A. Flanagan Aimed at Moorefield Examiner Senior Status Judge Andrew Frye Jr. is no fan of 60-day evalua- Cows in tions. “It’s the prosecutor’s way of getting 60 days in jail at the state’s expense,” he said in court. Frye heard final pretrial motions, which consisted of mainly plea Streams agreements, on Thursday, July 9. Hardy County Prosecuting Attorney Lucas See usually requests a 60-day evaluation before recommending a defendant be released on probation. Rejected The defendant is sent to the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville, interviewed and observed for 60 days. A favorable or unfavorable re- RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A law- port is sent to the prosecutor’s office. “If they receive a favorable re- suit aimed at keeping cattle out of port, I’ll recommend probation,” See told Frye when asked what he Virginia streams that feed into the Chesapeake Bay has been rejected hoped to gain from the evaluation. by a Circuit Court judge in Rich- Richard D. Keplinger, 25, of Moorefield, pleaded guilty to one mond. count of conspiracy. He admitted conspiring with another individual The Chesapeake Bay Founda- to sell heroin and Dilaudid. tion said Tuesday it will review See requested a 60-day evaluation, saying, “He hasn’t served a day the decision before deciding on its in jail.” next step. Keplinger’s attorney, Joanie Nelson, reported Keplinger is working The foundation sued the state more than 30 hours per week. to push for regulations that would Frye sentenced Keplinger to not less than one year and not more require Virginia’s largest livestock than five years in prison, suspended the sentence and placed him on operations to fence off streams to probation for five years, without the 60-day evaluation. keep their animals out of the wa- Carrie A. McDonald, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. She ter. admitted to conspiring with another individual to sell oxycodone. She The foundation has been lead- was sentenced to not less than one year and not more than five years ing the decades-long fight to re- in prison. store the bay, and it argued that When See requested a 60-day evaluation, Frye asked why, suspend- the fouling of waterways that feed ed the sentence and placed McDonald on probation for five years. the bay slows its cleanup. Animal Crystal L. Lewis, 26, of Moorefield and Larry J. Miller II, 31, of waste and soil erosion are two con- Baker, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. They were each tributing factors to the bay’s pollu- indicted on one count of delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance, tion. one count of delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance and one In a statement, the group also count of conspiracy. Photo by Mike Mallow said animal waste damages aquatic Continued on page 8 Not deterred by it’s small stature, an ant carries a deceased moth with relative ease. life and puts human health at risk. E.A. Hawse N&RC Celebrates 30 Years of Service By Jean A. Flanagan to pack a bag if the snow flies.” ment, we can help take care of you was because of the low turnover. Moorefield Examiner The facility is owned by Ameri- after surgery. We can also provide “It’s the continuity of care,” she can Medical Facilities Manage- stroke rehab, occupational rehab said. When Edgar Allen Hawse ment and John Elliot still sits on or any other rehab from two weeks Vance also has her own manage- passed away in 1973, he be- the board of directors. “Their sons to 100 days.” ment style that fits perfectly with queathed almost 200 acres of land Andrew and Gregory are more in- Vance started working at E. A. AMFM’s mission. to serve the residents of Hardy volved,” Vance said. Hawse in 1999 and has worked up “It takes everyone working to- County. AMFM owns 15 facilities in through the ranks. She started as a gether to be successful,” she said. “He envisioned a health center, West Virginia, three of which were nurses aide during a time when the “It takes input from everyone. a continuing care center and a resi- designed by Elliot. They include facility was under a self-imposed Everyone has their own talents. dential center,” said E. A. Hawse the E. A. Hawse facility, one in admission ban. When the employees are involved Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Summers County and one in Fay- “Mr. Elliot decided there wasn’t they are empowered. They do the Director Pauline Vance. “It was ette County. enough staff to provide the quality job every day, so they have the so- the Hardy County Commission on Quality is job-one, according to of care that the patients deserved,” lutions to any problems that come Aging that stepped up to the plate Vance, and E. A. Hawse has the by US News and World Report. Nursing of the Year. Jane Shirk Vance said. “There were only 38 up. Excellent quality care is always and carried out his wishes.” awards to prove it. Last year they The facility has had a five-star was named Direct Care Giver of patients in a 60-bed facility. It was first.” In 1981, the E. A. Hawse Health received the Bronze Award from rating from Nursing Home Com- the Year and I was named Admin- shortly after I was hired that he lift- Part of the AMFM mission is to Center opened and four years lat- the American Health Care As- pare for the past several years. E. istrator of the Year out of our 15 ed the ban. Quality care is always be involved in the community. To er, John and Fonda Elliot opened sociation. This year, they will be A. Hawse has been highly rated facilities. In 2014 we were recog- top priority.” that end, the AMFM Foundation the E. A. Hawse Nursing Center. presented with the Silver Award in by the national research company, nized for Best Practices.” In 2000, Vance became a regis- makes donations to local non prof- “John was an architect and Fon- San Antonio, Tex. My Inner View, in both customer Not only do they provide the tered nurse, which enabled the fa- its and the schools. da was a registered nurse,” Vance “There are only 125 facilities in and workforce satisfaction. “That Hardy County community with cility to qualify as a Skilled Facil- “It was developed in 2009,” said. the country that received the Sil- means both residents and employ- much needed geriatric care, E. A. ity for Medicare and Medicaid. In Vance said. “Prior to that, AMFM The E. A. Hawse Nursing and ver Award,” Vance said. “There ees have good things to say about Hawse is also a rehabilitation cen- 2005, the name was changed to E. donated to the United Way. Now Rehabilitation Center opened on are only four in West Virginia and us,” Vance said. ter. A. Hawse Nursing and Rehabilita- the funds go directly to the com- July 30, 1985. three of them are AMFM facili- “We just celebrated 12 years “People really miss the fact that tion Center to reflect the level of munities we serve.” “One of our housekeeping staff, ties.” of no lost time for accidents. Our we can provide a transition from care available. The most recent donation was Carolyn Funk, has been here since In April, E. A. Hawse was named Director of Nursing, Rachel Ar- hospital to home,” Vance said. “If One reason the facility has such $1,000 to the Moorefield High day one,” Vance said. “She knows one of the Top 10 Nursing Homes mentrout, was named Director of you have a knee or hip replace- a high quality rating, Vance said, Continued on page 8

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Clothes Handy My Unbased Opinion James Richard “Rick” Perry. Bush’s big negative seems to be level. Can’t expect a tenth grader By Greg Kozera Former Governor of Texas. My fact that both father and brother to know Senior class work right off Last November at my publisher’s annual Authors’ Summit a current first choice for Republi- are former Presidents of the Unit- the bat. total stranger approached and called me by name. “Greg, I was can Candidate for President of the By ed States. Not sure how that can I like Christie because he lays hoping you would be here. I’ve read “Just the Fracks.” he offered. United States in 2016. Actually David O. be a negative. From a family who out his policies and intentions Milo, I quickly learned, is in the food industry. He wanted to there are two men in my top tier of Heishman has such vast experience in leader- right up front. Doesn’t wait for know how much oil and natural gas we really have in the United Republican candidates. The other ship, it must run in his genes. No others to make their stand and States and could we be depended on to deliver. is Jeb Bush, former Governor of personal experience in military then belittle their position while The conversation turned to global warming. Milo said, “Knowl- Florida. leadership, but a father who was offering nothing in return. Some edge of weather and climate is critical to make good buying and Both men were Governors of a combat pilot before becoming of his programs look radical until operational decisions in my industry. I have an entire team of states with large diverse popula- want a CIC who has cussed every- CIC and a brother who was Air you stop and think a little. Gener- tions. Solutions to problems asso- body from the President on down Guard before his CIC gig, must ally I come out thinking his ideas meteorologists and climatologists. They don’t do speeches or ciated with large cities have been the chain of command to his unit surely be sources of advice and make a lot of sense. write papers. They keep their jobs because they are accurate.” on their plates. They have similar commander, who called him out of confidence. Still, I like Perry’s per- Oh yes. There are Democrats Milo continued, “My entire team is telling me that due to so- experience in natural disaster pre- bed for some seemingly half baked sonal experience best. He has felt running too. The only and I mean lar activity the earth is going into a 30 year cooling cycle that has paredness and control. They’ve mission. I want a CIC who knows the pressure of other men’s lives THE ONLY one worth consider- already started.” I was stunned. If Milo’s team of experts is right, had wide experience in making what it means to lead a unit, the on his shoulders. ing is Jim Webb of Virginia. Never not only is the earth not getting warmer as is the popular belief, decisions and making them stick. members of which depend upon My second tier of candidates a Governor, but he’s been a deco- it is getting cooler fast. I still remember the last two cold winters Neither seems a procrastinator him for their lives. As a C-130 pi- include Scott Walker and Chris rated Marine combat unit com- we had. who must wait until he sees which lot during the 1970s, Rick Perry Christie. Both arguably tough mander in Vietnam, a Secretary Most Americans don’t care about climate change. I saw a re- way the crowd is flowing before he has that experience. Governors who can take a stand of the Navy under Reagan and a cent State Journal article that talked about climate change being jumps in front of it and yells “Fol- Perry’s big negative seems to be and hold it. Neither has a military United States Senator. He knows an issue of least concern since the 1980s. This shouldn’t be a big low Me”. Both men seem ground- the verbal stumble he made in a background however. how the government works and I surprise. Coal miners are far more concerned with feeding their ed in traditional American ideals. November, 2011 debate first time Walker made his reputation by think how to make it work better. Perry leads my list for one rea- he ran for president. Big Deal. going against public unions and Only knock against him I can families and making the house payment than the possible in- son, military experience. He is Tongue tied for a moment and the winning. Three times he faced think of is that he switched from crease of sea levels 30- 50 or more years into the future. Remem- one of three candidates with such media shot him down. I’m abso- Wisconsin voters and national Republican to Democrat but he ber Y2K and all of the bad things that were supposed to happen experience. Other two are Sena- lutely positive he made other mis- opposition and won. A fighter. did that on a principled stand. that never did. I love making long term predictions. No one ever tor Lindsey Graham and former takes during the fifteen years he He has flip flopped on a couple It’s time America had a leader remembers what I predicted 5 years ago, unless I remind them if Democrat Senator, James Webb. I was Governor of Texas, but none issues, but that may be because rather than an administrative buf- I am right. We still have young people starting to smoke after all want a Commander In Chief (CIC) have stuck as far as I can remem- he’s learned more about them as foon. My choices come closer to of the evidence that it is dangerous to their health. They are more who knows what the title means. I ber. he squares away on the national my leadership standards. concerned with the “pleasure” of smoking at 17 than they are with the pain of lung cancer at 50 years old. Milo stated that the sun is far more powerful than supposed CO2 increases caused by man. The two items of greatest concern The new Church of the Brethren Fifteen Years Ago July 20, 1955 as the earth gets cooler are energy and food production. Hope- An old fashioned riding tour- was to be dedicated at Mathias. July 19, 2000 fully the oil and natural gas industry can handle increased energy nament was added to the Poultry Moorefield Lions were invited to Capon Valley Bank was con- demand. He pointed out that global cooling will impact food pro- Convention and Festival for the attend 4-H Camp at the Haycock structing an addition to its War- duction in northern China, Canada and the United States. One of first time. Tournament riders from Farm for a meal and council circle. densville facility. Augusta and Burlington were com- The club voted to attend with their Milo’s biggest concerns is that we are using corn to make metha- A new stage and pavilion for peting. Local riders were urged wives. nol to fuel vehicles at a greater cost than oil. “We should be using music performances and plays was Sam Williams. to compete, although tournament The South Branch Stockyards corn for human or animal consumption.” This makes sense espe- nearly complete in the Moorefield Mary Taylor Ford, 77, died at riding in Moorefield had not been were to be managed by G. R. Miley cially since gasoline prices have fallen since last fall. Town Park. home July 11...Arthur Oswald Rog- popular for some twenty years. and Henry Berg. Brighton Park’s boat ramp, walk- We are starting to see more scientists coming forward to ques- ers, 89, Winchester, died July 10... The Hardy Telephone Company Lottie Groves Butler, 63, ing trail and picnic shelters were tion the global warming theory. An article in the most recent George Walters, 79, Grafton, OH, reported receipts of $4,345.94 from Grantsville, died July 9...James L. finished. West Virginia Executive Magazine talks about the case against died July 12...Ivan Edwin Smith, 87, non-members for the special equi- Snarr, 85, Rock Oak, died July 16... American Woodmark named climate change where a noted climatologist challenges the EPA’s Mount Solon, VA, died July 17. ty fund for county-wide telephone Sarah Sherman, 82, Mathias, had Jeff Bahr as vice president of Hu- Kenny See, Greg Keplinger and “flawed climate model”. Even an experienced weatherman in Or- service. In addition, 172 members died...John Delawder, 100, McCar- man Resources. Tasha Taylor broke records at the had paid their $50 fee. rie, VA, had died. lando, Florida thinks cooler ocean waters are the reason we are On page 2, the editor noted that Special Olympics competition. Shirley Simmons had graduated having less hurricanes in recent years with lower severity. A No- in the name of environmental cor- from the School of Nursing at Me- Ninety Years Ago bel Prize winning scientist, Dr. Ivar Giaever, who supported Pres- rectness the country had just about Forty-five Years Ago morial Hospital in Cumberland. ident Obama said in a recent speech that, “Global Warming is removed its main existing power July 16, 1925 July 22, 1970 Mary Weese Vance, 45, died July sources - coal and nuclear - and that Stockholders of the Winchester a non-problem.” He said that, “Global warming has become a Preliminary figures from the 20...Mary Doman Bean, 87, Mt. water would be next since streams Lumber Company had decided to new religion. Because you cannot discuss it.” Giaever was one of 1970 Census show West Virginia Rainier, MD, died July 10...James are supposed to be pristine and free close down all saw mills, cut out all more than 100 co-signers in a letter to the President in March of losing 8.5 percent of its population. Matthew Combs, 11, was killed in a running, eliminating power dams. teams, run but one engine on the 2009 that was critical of the President’s stance on global warming. While 66 towns recorded drops in tractor accident July 18. Ruth Ryan Rudolph, 79, Yellow dinky line, and suspend payment of One might wonder, “How can we possibly have global cooling population, 47 showed an increase. Dorothy Meta Marshall and Spring, died July 7...Jean Bowman bills for 60 days. Moorefield was second in the state Paul James Hartman were married when most of the world’s scientists believe in global warming?” Barbe, 66, Burlington, died July Ethel Hawse, who had been with 49.7 percent increase. Hurri- June 25...Lila Halterman and Clif- A few years ago I was at a public informational meeting about 12...Mabel Ours West, 87, Luray, a member of the state teachers’ cane was first with a 75 percent in- ton W. Funkhouser were married drilling and hydraulic fracturing the Marcellus. At the question died July 10. grading board in Charleston, had crease, and War was the worst with July 10. and answer period a small number of the anti-frack crowd took Beth Mathias and Kevin Berry returned to her home in Wardens- a 37.8 percent decline. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe were married Sept. 4, 1999 in Gray- ville. over the meeting when they were handed the microphone to ask The pool fund had grown to Collins, a daughter, Peggy Helen... son, Ga. Vannie Fitzwater, Mathias, who a question. The media might assume that the majority of attend- $42,582, two-thirds of the way to to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sions, a drowned July 4 in Baltimore when ees were anti-frack unless they noticed how many people were the needed $60,000. The Examin- son, Donald Eugene. a car went off a bridge into a river... Thirty Years Ago leaving once the antis took over because they could see they er editorial chastised residents for Lory Ketterman, Mathias, was driv- weren’t going to get their questions answered. The media may July 17, 1985 not supporting the pool fund drive. Seventy-five Years Ago ing the car and was also drowned... not have stayed to see how many people approached us on the Construction on an addition to The amount raised had come from July 17, 1940 Mrs. Howard Fawley, 26, Brake, the East Hardy County Branch Li- only 75 individuals and businesses. panel after the meeting ended to find out how to get jobs or how The Moorefield Fire Company died from typhoid fever...Wallace brary was underway. The 28th annual State Poultry announced plans for a rodeo week Godlove, Wardensville, died July their business could become part of the Marcellus revolution. A Representatives of Cole-Layer- Festival was underway. including a parade. 11. vocal minority can bully or intimidate the majority into silence. Trumble were in the county re- Agnes Orndorff, 80, Wardens- Petersburg voters approved a Delia Fadley and Frank Link How many scientists have been intimidated or bullied into si- sponding to questions about the re- ville had died...Lizzie Tharp, 84, special levy to raise $1,320 a year were married...Hattie May Crites lence by the global warming crowd? appraisal of county property. Wardensville, had died in Win- and to abandon 22 acres in the and Gordon Fisher Hepner were Hardy County’s Junior Division In February my wife and I were at the Professional Speakers chester. south end. The city line will stop granted a marriage license in Cum- Livestock Judging Team won first Winter meeting in Las Vegas. On Saturday morning we hap- Joyce Anne Cooper and Sherwin at the Johnson Run Bridge. It was berland. place in the state. Members were pened to sit next to a dentist who is a very respected member Edsel Tharp were married July 28. changed so that the city wouldn’t Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. G. S. Brandi Keller, Amanda Moran, of the organization. His wife is a past National President. When be sued for flooding from Johnson May, a son, Victor Keith...to Mr. Jody Bosley, Robert Williams and this gentleman found out that I am in the energy industry he Sixty Years Ago Run. and Mrs. Irvin Souder, a daughter. said, “You need to read “Dark Winter” by John Casey.” Casey is a former White House national space policy advisor, NASA headquarters consultant and space shuttle engineer. Casey’s re- search into the Sun’s activity led to the discovery of a 30 year solar cycle that is the beginning of a “solar hibernation”, a reduction No welcome hemp programs limited to agri- Continued on page 3 For Poultry Folks cultural or academic research pur- Is there something wrong with poses. So why haven’t we heard this scenario? In San Francisco We apologize since we haven’t about this? Apparently, the WV there is apparently a major short- verified this story, but heard that Department of Agriculture isn’t age of housing. There are, how- law enforcement officers are still sharing the news. M OOREFIELD ever, a number of home owners trying to rid the Valley of the local- who do short term rentals to visi- ly grown “marijuana” which in re- This Year E XAMINER tors/tourists and thus removing it if the Towns of Moorefield or ality is hemp. We’re curious who full-time housing from the market. Wardensville or the Hardy County ordered this eradication effort and In the Dumb Criminal cat- 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 But it’s the owner’s house and the Commission said you had to rent which agency is paying for it? Why egory...Recent story about a man Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com owner’s choice. Or it should be. your house full time rather than as would police officers be seen driv- involved in a traffic stop who was Emails: a time-share or for a short time to N EWS /E DITORIAL : [email protected] The city fathers are considering ing through town with marijuana- placed in the back of a patrol ve- D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] regulating these short time rent- vacationers? This would basically like plants hanging out the back hicle. He and the driver then tried C LASSIFIED A DVERTISING : [email protected] als so those houses would be avail- put the government in charge of of the vehicles? Unless, of course, to stuff 96 grams of heroin under L EGAL A DVERTISING : [email protected] your home, your bedroom, your C IRCULATION : [email protected] able in the full-time market. That they raided a “weed” patch. Any- the seat. In a police car! 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POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER Mike Green Elected President of W.Va. BOE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; (AP) - Mike Green has been at a meeting Thursday in Charles- board in 2009 for a nine-year The board also elected former General Manager: James O. Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; elected president of the state ton. He replaces Gayle Manchin, term. The Morgantown resident is Advertising Manager: Mike Mallow; Staff: Kathy Bobo, D.J. Bosley, Carolyn Burge, state Sen. Lloyd Jackson as vice Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Diane Hypes, Carissa Kuykendall, Sharon Martin, Board of Education. whose nine-year term expired. a retired businessman with a tech- Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. Green was elected for 2015-16 Green was appointed to the nology background. president. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 3

News [email protected] MHS Class of 1944 Celebrates Reunion Sherman Is Lion of the Month Lion of the month is John Sher- man, Jr. He has been a member since 1981 and has been the Lion Growler for years. In fact, it has been a family tradition, his father was the Lion Growler before him. Lion Sherman leads us in roars. This is an officer that fires up the members and encourages them to participate and enjoy the meet- ings. Also these roars allow those who are listening to hear the power the Lions and shows them the Li- ons Club is alive and ready to serve. The Moorefield High School Class of 1944 held their 70th Class reunion Sept. 14, 2014, at Ponderosa. For information about joining the There were 23 present, including guests. According to Mrs. Orpha High Orndorff, as of June this year Moorefield Lions Club, contact JR there were 18 living members from the original class of 40. Keplinger at 304-257-7900. Pictured above from left: seated - Helen Hardy Hyre, Helen Rohrbaugh Rexroad, Elda Leatherman Painter; standing - Herman “Jake” Wratchford, Jettye Tusing Hott, Orpha Halterman Orndorff, D. Warden Hott, Marion Barr Wilson, Juanita See Riggleman, Rodney Bean. News Briefs West Virginia landowners are Juried Exhibition through Aug. 7. regular unleaded gas in West Vir- urged to help fight gypsy moths, Eligible entries include works cre- ginia dipped four cents to $2.784. Capon Valley Bank is Gold the state’s number one forest ated in the past two years in the The national average price for pest. The CSCL Gypsy Moth areas of painting, sculpture, print- regular unleaded gasoline rose Suppression Program will accept making, drawing, photography, slightly to $2.770. Domestic sup- Sponsor for Heritage Weekend gypsy moth egg mass survey ap- mixed media and crafts. Entrants ply factors continue to influence plications from landowners in 35 must be over 18, must be residents gas prices in some states. How- counties including Hardy. The of, and maintain a permanent ever, lower global crude oil prices signup period runs from July 1- residence in, West Virginia. Up August 31. Landowners must to $33,000 in awards will be be are contributing downward pres- provide a 7½-minute topographic presented. Awards may include sure on gasoline prices across the map or aerial photo with prop- three $5,000 Governor’s Awards nation. The impact of the Greek erty boundaries clearly marked. (purchase awards), seven $2,000 debt crisis and diplomatic nego- The minimum acreage required Awards of Excellence (purchase tiations with Iran pushed the price to participate in the program is 50 awards) and eight $500 Merit of West Texas Intermediate crude contiguous acres of wooded land. Awards (non-purchase awards). oil to multi-month lows over the Adjoining landowners may com- Works receiving Purchase Awards past week. Both international bine their properties to meet the become part of the West Virginia events have the potential to put acreage requirement. Application State Museum’s Permanent Col- additional downward pressure on forms and brochures detailing lection of Art. The exhibit will price and contribute to the over- the program are available at the open at Tamarack with an awards supply that currently characteriz- WVDA’s Plant Industries Division ceremony and reception Nov. es global oil markets. Across West website at: http://www.agriculture. 8, 2015, and remain on display wv.gov/forms/plant_industries/ through February 21, 2016. A pro- Virginia prices ranged from a high Pages/default.aspx spectus for the exhibit is available of $2.934 at Martinsburg to a low ********** at http://bit.ly/1FGD8Y4. of $2.722 at Huntington. In Hardy The Hardy County Tour and Craft Association is pleased to announce that Capon Valley Bank is a Gold The WV Division of Culture ********** County prices continued at $2.79 sponsor for the 2015 Heritage Weekend. Pictured with Ashley Anderson, event coordinator, is Hunter and History will accept entries for AAA Fuel Gauge says the aver- across the county. Williams and Carol Zuber. the 19th biennial West Virginia age price last week for a gallon of ********** Climate Change Continued from page 2 is right but based on our last same. devices. We use computers in and even crude oil if we are al- ous government leaders are of the energy output of the two winters I’m leaning toward •We need coal. Renew- schools now instead of chalk lowed to export it. Could we preparing for a warmer fu- sun resulting in a decades Casey. Mr. Casey makes the ables are incapable of replac- boards, #2 lead pencils, pa- meet this new demand? ture. They are already costing long climate change. This cli- point that his climate change ing it. We need natural gas per and real books. This also •Freedom of speech is an us jobs, raising our electric bills mate change according to his prediction has already started and nuclear power too. With makes schools huge consum- American Right guaranteed in research will result in dan- and we won’t need to wait 50 the cold weather last winter we ers of energy. Unless govern- the Constitution. We need to and they aren’t finished.May - gerously cold weather and a years for results. were fortunate that all of the ment regulations change, coal protect that right and not allow be just the opposite is happen- long term drop in the Earth’s So what is the big deal? planned coal plant closures and nuclear power can’t ex- others who disagree to bully ing and a lot quicker than 50 temperatures. He discusses Most Americans don’t care forced by the EPA had not pand to meet this overall in- or intimidate us or anyone else years from now that the global this in Dark Winter but Casey about climate change any- happened or a lot of us would creased energy demand. Wind into silence. Our strength as a warming crowd predicts. We being a good engineer backs way. What, if anything, does have been in the cold and dark. and solar have a place but can’t country comes from open, civil his research up with plenty this mean to us and our fami- If coal, oil and natural gas do be depended on when we real- discussions where we can learn need to know the truth. of supporting evidence from lies? Here are some thoughts: go away like the anti-fossil fuel ly need them like on very hot from others and then make de- My wife and I are planning other scientists that global • This is a reminder that crowd would like, we will be or very cold days. Natural gas cisions that are best for every- to vacation in south Florida warming has already ended we should always do what we using renewables (wood and is the only fuel that can meet one. These types of discussions next winter just in case. Hu- and a new climate change has learned in high school science animal manure) to heat and this new demand and we need gave us our Declaration of In- man beings have gotten a lot begun. class, that is to constantly test cook. Wind and solar can dry more pipelines for that to hap- dependence and Constitution. smarter but we still have trou- So who is right? Is it John our beliefs. Science evolves. our clothes hanging outside. pen. When the power goes off The history of our country Casey and the scientists People used to believe the Life will look much like it did bad things can happen to a lot is shows that we are capable ble predicting weather and the who believe the earth is get- world was flat. When I was in before 1850. I like my car, air of good people. of great things. We built the future. ting colder? Is it the scientists college at WVU in the 1970s conditioner and cell phone. •If my friend, Milo’s Team greatest and freest nation on Thoughts to ponder. and many of the politicians in we were told we had only a My wife likes her washer and John Casey are indeed earth. We put men on the Greg Kozera of Elkview, WV is Washington like The President 9 year supply of natural gas. and dryer. We could not sup- correct, we can expect to see moon. We have become the a father and grandfather with 40 and of course Al Gore who not I told my Dad to sell his gas port 300 million people living increased demand for food energy gorilla of the planet in 7 years of experience in the energy only believe in global warm- dryer and gas stove and buy in this country without fos- and energy if winters become short years. I’m not promoting industry and is an expert in leader- ing but are doing all they can electric. He never did. Forty sil fuels. We simply couldn’t longer and colder as they pre- one theory over another but ship. He has a Masters in Environ- to change how we live, trying years later we have a natural feed everyone. dict. Corn will need to be used the traditional media only tells to get a carbon tax in place, re- gas supply of over 100 years. •Electricity and energy use strictly for human and animal one side of the climate sto- mental Engineering from Marshall. stricting the use of coal and in- I’m convinced that the climate is continuing to increase in spite consumption and will cease ry. We need to be aware that Greg is a high school coach, profes- creasing regulation on the oil change question is NOT set- of conservation. Most house- being used as a transporta- there are other opposing views sional engineer and author of three and natural gas industry. Or tled. We need to keep an open holds have multiple automo- tion fuel. Global demand for that have data to back up their books and numerous published ar- maybe the climate isn’t chang- mind and make sure that our biles, cell phones, computers energy will increase requiring theory. What if they are right? ticles. He can be reached at www. ing at all. I’m not sure who elected representatives do the and other energy consuming more of our coal, natural gas The “experts” and numer- gregkozera.com. HARDY TIMES MES Registration Parents must stay at the park with brary in Moorefield. The program contact the Town Office at 304- if you have any questions. Peru Community Center at 7 p.m. their children. was started by Dolly Parton to 530-6142 or the Town Pool at 304- Students who are new to the Please phone 304-530-6355 to reg- In Moorefield, the Evenings in put quality literature in the hands 530-7653. Student Registration ister for the class you are planning community and have NOT attend- East Hardy High School will ed Moorefield Elementary School the Park will be held at the Moore- of small children. The project is MES Ready To Learn hold new student registration on to attend. need to register on July 21, 2015. field Town Park, Shelter #3, on funded by the Dollywood Founda- How would you like to have a Tuesday, July 28, from 9 a.m. un- Staff will be available on Tuesday, Thursday, July 30. Should it rain, tion so there is no cost to parents. Spay and Neuter the event will be held at Moore- chance to complete the paperwork til 1:30 p.m. Items required are: July 21 from 9am until 3pm. Does your cat or dog need spay field Elementary School. Free Swim Day before your child brings it home STATE CERTIFIED birth certifi- or neutering? Contact Spay To- Evenings in the Park At East Hardy, the Evenings The Moorefield Town Pool has on the first day of school? cate, social security card, immuni- The Hardy County Public in the Park will be held at Baker two free swim days scheduled. On Friday, July 24, MES will zation record. If you have ques- day, our area’s nonprofit, reduced- Schools will sponsor Evenings in Park, on Tuesday, July 28. Should The first free swim day will be offer a chance to complete those tions please feel free to contact priced spay and neuter program. the Park during the month of July. it rain, the event will be held at on Thursday, July 23 and is be- forms with someone available to East Hardy High School at 304- Choose from many vets over a They are open to parents and chil- East Hardy Early Middle School. ing sponsored by Believers Vic- assist you. Stop at Moorefield El- 897-5948 between 8:30 a.m. – 1 wide area. tory Center Ignite Youth Group. ementary School anytime from dren in Pre-K through 5th grade. p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday. At the time of surgery, initial The events begin with dinner at Imagination Library Capon Valley Bank is sponsoring 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, shots and tests can also be ob- 5:30 p.m. followed by reading with Your child ages birth to 5 years a free swim day on Monday, July July 24 to get the forms signed Food School the children. Parents will receive can receive a free book every 27. If any business, service orga- early. You will also have a chance Food School will be held Mon- tained at lower rates. good tips on how to help their month sent to their home. Sign nization, or individual would like to find out your child’s teacher for day, Aug. 3 at Hardy County Contact Spay Today at www. children with reading and math. up at the Hardy County Public Li- to sponsor a free swim day, please this school year. Call 304-530-6356 Health Dept. at 9 a.m., and the baacs.org or call 304-728-8330 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Obituaries MARY K. LANEHART CHARLES V. “FUZZ” MYERS SR. DAVID S. LEHR Mary Kathleen Lanehart, 87, of Charles Victor “Fuzz” Myers David Stewart Lehr, age 78, a Lehr; siblings, Delores Carmen, Baker, W.Va. died on Wednesday, Sr., age 74, of Moorefield, W.Va. resident of Winchester, Va. passed Jackie Wagoner, and Tony Lehr. July 15, 2015 at the Golden Living passed away on Saturday, July 18, away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Survivors include his wife, Center in Cumberland, Md.. 2015 at his home surrounded by his the University of Virginia Medical Pamela Brannon Lehr of Win- Mary was born on March 15, loving family and friends. Center in Charlottesville, Va.. chester, Va.; his children, Dan 1928 in Mitchellville, Md., the He was born November 3, 1940 A funeral service for Mr. Lehr Lehr of CA, Cindy Victor and hus- daughter of the late Henry and Ro- in Fisher, W.Va. and was a son of will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thurs- band Manuel of OR, Chris Lehr, berta McKenzie Harmel. She was the late Charles Edgar Myers and day, July 23 at Stover Memorial Lori Armstrong, and John Lehr a member of the Rio Ruritan Club. Irene (Reel) Myers. In addition Chapel. Burial will follow in the and wife, Margaret all of Califor- Mary was married to Jobe A. to his parents, he was preceded in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Middle- nia; 16 grandchildren; 15 great- Lanehart for 46 years on October death by one brother, Thomas R. town, Va. with full military honors grandchildren; siblings, Donald 11, 1946 at Andrews Air Force Myers and his Father and Mother- conducted by Shenandoah Ameri- Lehr, Dianne Lehr, Charlie Taylor Base. Mr. Lanehart died on April in-law, Vernon and Idella Barr. can Legion Post 77, Strasburg, Va.. all of Maryland and Patricia Whit- 30, 1992. “Fuzz” was a retired heavy He was born in Herndon, Va. acre of Winchester, Va.. Surviving is a son: Ralph L. equipment operator with numer- on June 6, 1937 a son of the late Pallbearers will be Dana Gagni- Lanehart (Joan) of Wasilla, Alas- Sterling Harmel. ous construction companies with Charles John and Thelma Haines er, Matt Shiffler, Jack Funkhous- ka; two daughters: Beverly M. All Construction of Mt. Storm, Lehr. He was a U.S. Marine Vet- er, Jr., John Lehr, Dan Lehr, and A graveside service was held at ters, Louise Kidwell of Moorefield, Shipe (Darl) of Baker, W.Va.; Car- W.Va. being his last employer. He eran having served 16 years of Doug Whitacre. W.Va., Mary Carr of Cumberland, olyn A. Brock (Matt) of Onalaska, the Crownsville Veterans Cem- was a member of I.U.O.E. Local which included three tours in Viet- In lieu of flowers the family sug- Md., Betty Kesner of Moorefield, WA; a sister: Mary Louise Walker etery, 1080 Sunrise Beach Road, 132B out of Charleston, W.Va. for nam and then served with the West gests that expressions of sympathy W.Va. and Becky Taylor of Purgi- of Prince Frederick, Md.; seven 49 years as an operator and union Virginia Air National Guard for be in the form of memorial con- Crownsville, Md. 21032 on Tues- tsville, W.Va. and numerous nieces grandchildren and nine great- steward. 11 years. He was a member of the tributions to UVa. Health Foun- day, July 21, 2015 at 1:45 PM. grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and out- and nephews. Winchester Seventh Day Adven- dation, P.O. Box 800773, Charlot- She is preceded in death by four To sign the online guest book, doorsmen and enjoyed watching Funeral service will be Wednes- tist Church, the Conrad Hoover tesville, Va. 22908 or Middletown brothers: Ralph, Henry, Earl and please visit www.loygiffin.com. his granddaughters play softball. day, July 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 21 of Win- Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box He is survived by his wife of the Schaeffer Funeral Home with chester, Va., Winchester Moose 111, Middletown, Va. 22645. 52 years, Donna K. (Barr) Myers Pastor Harold Cullers officiating. Lodge 1238, and the Veteran’s of You may sign the guest book ADAM R. LAFOLLETE whom he married on September Interment will follow in the Lah- Foreign War. He loved motorcy- online at www.stoverfuneralhome. Adam Ray Lafollete, the son of of Linden, Va., Brittany Tesso and 2, 1962; three sons, Charles Vic- mansville Cemetery. cling and enjoyed his hobby of bee com Elizabeth Katherine Taylor and husband Trevor of Valencia, Calif., tor “Chuck” Myers Jr. of Moore- Memorial contributions may be keeping. In addition to his par- Stover Funeral Home and Cre- Jonathan Alan Lafollette of Up- Melissa Berg and husband Jason field, W.Va., Jeff Myers and wife made in the memory of Mr. Myers ents he was preceded in death by matory, Inc., Strasburg, Va. is serv- per Tract, W.Va, was stillborn on of Morgantown, W.Va., and Chad- Battina of Keyser, W.Va. and Brian to Hospice Promise Foundation, the mother of his children, Rita A. ing the family of Mr. Lehr. Friday, July 3, 2015 at Grant Me- wick Alt of Morgantown; and nu- Myers and wife Brandi of Moore- c/o Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 field, W.Va.; three granddaughters, morial Hospital in Petersburg, merous great aunts and uncles, Hospital Drive, Suite 2, Peters- Duplicate Bridge Club W.Va. and cousins. Baby Adam was pre- Holly Myers Shockey and hus- burg, W.Va. 26847. A Howell game was played on Bruce Leslie, 46 1/2; Rachael Wel- In addition to his parents, Adam ceded in death by: his grandfather, band Robert, Haley Myers and Condolences and shared memo- July 15 with 4 1/2 tables in play ton and Bill Fisher, 40 1/2; Jim is survived by: his grandparents, Roger Ray Lafollette, Aunt, Anna McKenna Myers and expecting ries may be left on “Fuzz”s Tribute in the South Branch Duplicate Bruce and Diane Alt of Upper Taylor, and great-granparents, El- the first great grandchild later this Kelly and Steve Kimble, 40; San- Wall at Bridge Club held at the Hardy Tract and Robert and Tammy Tay- len Funkhouser Thompson, Wil- year; five brothers, Renick Myers dra Evans and Polly Ours, 39 1/2; www.SchaefferFuneralHome. County Public Library. There lor of Linden, Va.; Great-grand- liard “Sonny” Thompson, Melvin of Beltsville, Md., Floyd Myers of and John Childs and Bill Long, 38. com were nine pairs playing 27 boards parents, Vickie Hall of Bristow, “Bill” Lafollette and Betty Taylor. Mathias, W.Va., Elwood Myers of The bridge club meets each Moorefield, W.Va., George Myers Arrangements are under the di- with an average match-point score Va., Violet “Tommy” Lafollette A Memorial service was held on Wednesday at the library begin- of Petersburg, W.Va. and Dave My- rection of the Schaeffer Funeral of 36. of Wardensville, W.Va., Ruby Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM Overall winners were Kay and ning at 7:00 p.m. Thompson of Winchester, Va., at Christ Central Church in Up- ers of Petersburg, W.Va.; four sis- Home in Petersburg. Joyce Alt of Upper Tract, W.Va., per Tract, W.Va. with Pastor Sam Robert Taylor, Jr. of Las Vegas, Harper officiating. Memories and Age in Action Nev.; aunts and uncles, Heather words of comfort may be left at Alexander of Wardensville, W.Va., www.basagic.com or on Facebook MENU times necessary. able for your reading pleasure. TV can. We will only accept checks for Janie, Andrew and Adam Taylor at Basagic Funeral Home. July 27- 31, 2015 If you want to pick up/carry out and computer are also available. Ensure. No cash. Mathias, Moorefield, a meal at the Senior Center call by Need a ride to the Senior Cen- MEDICARE - Do you need Wardensville 9:30. Wardensville area, please call ter? Please call us at 304-530-2256 help with Medicare Parts A, B, C, Mathias & Wardensville - Home by 9:00 a.m. for a home delivered before 10 a.m. Come and join us. D? Call to make appointment with Delivered Only meal. We look forward to seeing you. Arline by calling the Senior Center No meal for Mathias on Friday •Persons under the age of 60 ************ at 304-530-2256, 8:00 - 4:00, Mon- Meals Served at 12:00 Noon are welcome to come and eat with DONATIONS day through Friday. Monday, July 27 - Sloppy Joe on us at a cost of $3.50 per meal. Those making donations were bun,scalloped potatoes, spinach, That’s a deal. Any donation over Lona Sherman, Charlie Hefner, THE MOOREFIELD GROUP fruit $3.50 would be greatly appreci- Geraldine Hefner, Lola Crider, is crafting potato necklaces, bead- The following events happened Tuesday, July 28 -Hamburger ated. Patty and Harold Michael, Ida ed items, memorial crosses and on these dates in West Virginia his- gravy over biscuit, hash browns, ************* Staggs, Georgette Riggleman, other crafts. Please stop by be- tory. To read more, go to e-WV: tomatoes,pears ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD Sheila Wisner, Wes Thompson, tween 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through The West Virginia Encyclopedia at Wednesday, July 29 -Pork and SENIOR CENTER Pat Shoemaker, Jack Baker, Cathy Friday, to view or purchase these www.wvencyclopedia.org. kraut, mashed potatoes, glazed Monday, July 27 - Puzzles, Crites, Lori Wilkins-Smith, Food items. They make great gifts. July 22, 1937: Musician Tommy carrots, fruit cocktail, wheat bread Crafts Lion, WELD and the Moorefield HCCOA receives funding from Thompson was born in St. Albans, Thursday, July 30 -Baked pota- Tuesday, July 28 - Puzzles, Examiner. All donations--time, federal and state entities includ- Kanawha County. Through his Tommy Thompson to with broccoli and cheese, sour Crafts, chair exercise with Mor- money, food, etc. are greatly ap- ing WV Bureau of Senior Services, group the Red Clay Ramblers and cream, 3 bean salad, fruited jello gan 11:00, Senior Shopping 1:00 preciated. who created a monastery there and Upper Potomac Area Agency on a career that spanned four decades, Friday, July 31 - Taco salad with Wednesday, July 29 - Puzzles, ENSURE AND ENSURE named it DeSales Heights, ran a Aging, local government, dona- Thompson played a major role in meat, beans, tortilla chips, lettuce, Crafts PLUS is available at a reduced cost tions and memorial contributions. keeping old-time music alive. boarding school for young wom- tomatoes, cheese, peaches Thursday, July 30 - Puzzles, at the Moorefield Senior Center. July 23, 1863: Financier and in- en for 75 years. Crafts, Eat at Colt’s at 5:00, pay It is available by a case of 24 cans, dustrialist Isaac Thomas Mann July 26, 1942: Camp Washington- * * * * * * * * * * * * own way. half case of 12 cans or by a six pack. was born in Greenbrier County. As Carver was dedicated and opened Due to the availability of deliv- Friday, July 31 - Puzzles, Crafts Flavors available are strawberry, president of the Bank of Bramwell ered food, substitutions are some- Books and magazines are avail- chocolate, vanilla and butter pe- and president of the Pocahontas to the public. The camp, located at Rig Fuel Company for three decades, Clifftop, Fayette County, was the Assembly of ‘‘Ike’’ Mann held vast holdings in first 4-H camp for African-Amer- Moorefield coal, timber, and especially finan- Epiphany of the Walnut Grove God Church icans in the country. The camp’s Rev. Brad Taylor cial institutions. great chestnut lodge is the largest Church of the Brethren Assembly of God July 23, 1919: Novelist Davis Lord Catholic log structure in West Virginia. Rt. 55 East, Moorefield Sunday Morning Service • Sunday Morning Grubb was born in Moundsville. just before Corridor H exit 10:00 A.M. Service at 10 a.m. His renown came with his first nov- July 27, 1909: Coach ‘‘Dyke’’ Church Sunday Night Service • Sunday Night el, “Night of the Hunter” (1953), a Raese was born in Davis. He direct- Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Sunday School 10 a.m. 6:30 P. M. gripping suspense story adapted to ed West Virginia University to its Wednesday Night Service Service at 6 p.m. 304-434-2547 Church Service 11 a.m. film in 1955 and for television in first major sports national champi- 6:30 P. M. • Wednesday Night 1991. onship, winning the 1942 National Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Pastor Donnie Knotts 139 Chipley Lane Service at 7:00 p.m. July 24, 1823: Arthur Boreman, 1-877-371-9928 Moorefield, WV 26836 Invitation Tournament in basket- West Virginia’s first governor, was Sunday Mass 8:30 AM E VERYONE W ELCOME ! (304) 538-6055 10 Queens Drive ball. born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. “Come celebrate Rig, WV 26836 Boreman’s family moved to Mid- July 28, 1915: Frankie Yankovic N Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, forever. N the presence of the Lord” (304) 434-2073 dlebourne, Tyler County, while he www.rigassemblyofgod.org was born in Davis, Tucker County. Sunday School – 10 a.m. was still an infant. Yankovic did more to popularize July 24, 1919: Sam Taylor of Mer- Worship – 11 a.m. polka music than any other per- cer County took the oath to become Stop in and find out. a member of the West Virginia former. 109 S. M AIN S TREET State Police, the first person to do e-WV: The West Virginia Ency- M OOREFIELD so. During his tenure with the State clopedia is a project of the West 304-530-2307 Police, Taylor tracked moonshiners Virginia Humanities Council. For Katherine C. Jackson Pastor www.moorefieldchurch.org and bootleggers, and helped to set more information, contact the West Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel up new state police detachments. Virginia Humanities Council, 1310 S. Fork Rd. Rig July 25, 1864: A colony of eight Moorefield Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, hy study and worship? Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.

Catholic nuns set out from Wash- W SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. WV 25301; (304) 346-8500; or visit Presbyterian ington, D.C., and Frederick, Mary- BECOME INVOLVED land, for Parkersburg. The sisters, www.wvencyclopedia.org. Church AND FEEL THE SPIRIT N ...for the Lord your God is a merciful God... N Do you have someone in a nursing home or going into the nursing home? Have you made plans to protect your assets through an estate plan? Come to our FREE elder law seminar to get valuable information on how to protect and to preserve assets.

FREE ELDER LAW SEMINAR Food items: Free seminar to be held Friday, July 24, at 7 p.m. GEORGETTE RIGGLEMAN at the Bank of Romney Community Building in Romney, WV EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH MOOREFIELD LIONS CLUB The seminar will be presented by me, Danny Staggers, of Staggers & Staggers JACK EVANS Law Firm. Please call Staggers & Staggers at (304) 788-5749 to reserve a seat.

“We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Granite • Marble • Bronze W.A. Hartman Memorials, L.L.C. IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 5 Social Pendleton Community Williams Recipient of Bank Presents Scholarship WV OMEGA Scholarship

The West Virginia Oil Market- ers & Grocers Association (OME- GA), the trade association which represents the state’s convenience stores, independent grocers and petroleum marketers, has an- nounced Austin Renick Williams of Old Fields, W.Va. was selected as one of eleven recipients of their annual scholarship program. Williams is a recent graduate of Moorefield High School (MHS) and plans to attend West Virginia University in the fall where he’ll participate in the honor program while majoring in engineering and business. Throughout his high school career Williams was very ac- tive in athletics being a member of the MHS basketball and baseball teams for all four years and spent two years on the golf team. Wil- liams was also very active in many other extracurricular functions and community organizations in- cluding; student council, National Pictured (L to R): Sam Williams, father of recipient; Austin Williams, Honors Society and serving as class recipient; and Jan Vineyard, President – WV Oil Marketers & Grocers Pendleton Community Bank is Scholarship is that the recipient of treasurer for four years. He is also Association (OMEGA). proud to announce one of the re- this award’s character commands very involved at his church, the cipients of its newly established the respect of students and teach- Moorefield Presbyterian Church. of OMEGA. “We received dozens employees of members and their Business, Accounting and Finance ers in such matters as leadership, “Education is an essential part of applications and the selection children. The program provides process was very competitive, but Scholarship. A scholarship was of- dependability, integrity, responsi- of our lives and providing our a one-time $1,000 scholarship to fered in each of the bank’s market bility, honesty, and consideration of state’s youth with the opportuni- Austin’s academics and extracur- high school seniors, undergradu- areas. others. In addition, the scholarship ties to receive a quality education ricular involvement really stood PCB Area Executive Sheldon Ar- recipient must be pursuing a degree is key in moving West Virginia for- out. We congratulate him on this ates or graduate students enrolled baugh presented Morgan Branson, in business, accounting or finance. ward. We are extremely pleased selection and wish him the best of in a full-time course of study at a luck.” graduating senior at Moorefield Pendleton Community Bank, an to be in a position to support our college or university. Students may High School, with their market area independent community bank since members, their employees and OMEGA’s scholarship pro- scholarship in the amount of $1,000 1925, operates four full-service families in furthering their educa- gram is designed to assist their reapply to the program each year to be paid in full the first year of banking offices in West Virginia in tion,” said Jan Vineyard, president members, children of members, as long as they meet requirements. post high school learning. Morgan Franklin, Moorefield, Marlinton plans on attending WVU and pur- and Petersburg and one full-service suing a degree in business. office in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 3,200 Students Awarded PROMISE The criteria for selection for Pendleton Community Bank also (AP) - More than 3,200 mem- PROMISE Scholarship. The scholarship pays up to the Pendleton Community Bank has a Loan Production office in bers of the Class of 2015 have been The West Virginia Higher Ed- $4,750 for tuition and mandato- Business, Accounting and Finance Wardensville, WV. awarded the state’s merit-based ucation Policy Commission an- ry fees for in-state students who nounced the number of scholar- maintained at least a 3.0 average ships awarded to 2015 high school in high school. To be eligible, stu- graduates on Thursday. dents also must score a composite 22 on the ACT or a combined 1020 on the SAT. Make every effort to live in Students must maintain a 3.0 av- peace with everyone and to erage in college to keep the schol- be holy; without holiness arship. no one will see the Lord. The PROMISE program began H EBREWS 12:14 (NIV) in 2002. 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015

will be moving to th e old Armory Building besi de th e DH HR offi ce and will be op en fo r services ea rly Au gust 20 15 . Our new physical address will be 79 Robert C. Byrd Industr ia l Park Road. Our phon e number remain s th e sa me 304-538-2302. Our cu rren t offi ce will be cl osed on July 30th and 31st fo r a ll scheduled appoin tm en ts but we will be availa ble fo r Crisis services. If you ha ve a cr isis, o ne ou r cl in ical staff member s will be availa ble by ca lling (304) 538-2302. You may also ca ll th e Grant County Clin ic Offi ce number (304) 25 7-1155 and som eone will be availa ble to help with your cr isis. If you are n eed in g help afte r hours, plea se remember, ca ll ou r Crisis Hotl in e, 1-800-545 HELP (4 357). The Poto mac Highla nds Gu ild, Inc. is a private, not fo r profit co rp oration licensed by th e West Virg in ia Department of Health and Human Reso urces. Our agen cy is fu nded in part by state and fe deral agen cies th at ta rg et th e provision of sp ecific ser vices. Poto mac Highla nds Gu ild is a Comprehensive Beha vioral Health Provid er servin g Grant, Hard y, Pendleto n, Hampsh ire and Mineral co unti es.

Outp atient Services: Su bsta nce Ab use Preven ti on : • Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management and re ferra l to inpatient se rvices • Ed ucational Prog ra ms • Psycholog ical Evaluations which include te sting • Family Fu n Days • Ind ividual, Grou p and Family Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults • Su mmer Prog ra ms for Children and Adolescents • Su bsta nce Abuse Treatm ent for Adolescents and Adults • Information Town Hall Meeting s ad dressing • Crisis Intervention (b oth during and afte r office hours) Alcohol and Drug Abuse • Social Work & Case Management DUI Sa fe ty and Trea tm en t Prog ram Em ployee Assi stance prog ram Resi dentia l Services fo r Ad ults with Intellectual/Developm en ta l Disa biliti es and/or Long-Term Mental Illness Day Trea tm en t Prog rams fo r Ad ults with Intellectual/Developm en ta l Disa biliti es and/or Long-Term Ment al Illness MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7 Potomac Lifestyles Those Who Served Our Country Vietnam War Army Veteran Ralph Lee Barb

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Editor’s Note: This is the second try Brigade, D-Troop, 17th Armor bring us back to the 199th Base said, and gradually over time, has in a series of articles on Vietnam Cavalry. “The 199th,” he said, “was for a couple of days to rest. We been completely remodeled. “We War Veterans living in and around called the Red Catchers, because would be anywhere from 10 miles converted a screened in porch to a Hardy County. their job had been catching the to a 100 miles away from our camp, bedroom and bathroom, added on communists. and traveled as far out as the South a dining room and living room plus By Diane S. Hypes “Generally, in the 17th Armor China Sea and Cambodia. Special made other improvements”. Moorefield Examiner Calvary there were usually four tanks with cutting blades,” Ralph Ralph’s mother lived and died Arriving at the home of Viet- assigned to each tank,” he said, said, “would knock down the jun- in the house right next to where nam War Army Veteran, Ralph “however, we had five. There was gle so we could travel through it he lives today. To keep it all in Lee Barb, in the Lost City area a driver, a gunner, a loader of am- easier. At night we would form a the family, Ralph gave his daugh- of Hardy County, I am greeted munition, a tank commander and circle and take turns guarding the ter a piece of land right next to his by this good looking, quiet kind an additional soldier. Our division unit. We also occasionally worked home, and over a four year period, of guy with a wonderfully engag- had three tanks, plus seven Army with the 199th Infantry. he and his daughter’s husband, ing smile and gracious personality. Personnel Carriers (APC’s) which “When we were in the jungle, built their home. He introduces me to his very cool were also armed, bulldozing our we slept on cots, got up at dawn, Ralph is married to Elizabeth canine friends, Dakota and Chloe, way through the jungle. The good and lived off canned C rations. Ann Dove, the daughter of Boyd who know their job is to take care thing was we did have good radio Some of these C rations were from and Dorothy Dove from Bergton, of Ralph. communications with all the tanks. WWII, and occasionally would Va. “I started dating Elizabeth As we begin the interview I dis- Ralph said,“before we were as- have a small pack of five cigarettes when I was 21 years old,” he said, cover Ralph’s mind for details, signed a job, however, we had to attached. We’d have beans and “and we dated quite a while before concerning the life of a tank driv- take a test to find out what we were franks, chicken or ham and some- we got married. Elizabeth worked er in the Vietnam War, plus some good at. It turned out I was given thing, or beef and pork and some- as a medical assistant in Mathias.” very wonderful photos help make the job of driving one of the tanks.” thing, all in cans. We’d pull off a They have a daughter, Leslie Ann, the interview a very graphic expe- The reason Ralph got the tank piece of C-4 explosives and light it who is the Assistant Manager at rience. driver’s job is obvious when you to heat the cans of food. Occasion- Sheetz in Moorefield, and they Ralph was born October 1, 1948 see the photo of Ralph in the driv- ally, when we had been in the jun- have one grandson, Hunter. in Needmore, W.Va., the third er’s seat of a tank driving over a gle for weeks, a helicopter would Ralph tells me that he retired child in the James Barb and Con- very narrow bridge, which was con- drop us supplies, and sometimes a slowly. “I could do that because of stance Combs Barb family of eight structed with very large logs, a pre- hot meal. the kind of work I did, which was children, four boys and four girls. carious bridge to say the least. The “On one of our missions, our construction projects. I used to like His father worked for a number telling sign, however, is seeing the tank was hit by a self propelled to hunt, but I can’t see or hear very tank commander sitting on top of of different poultry houses in the missile, called a Rocket-Propelled well any more.” the tank with both hands covering Grenade (RPG). When an RPG area. Ralph, however, loves to garden Ralph and Elizabeth Barb his eyes while Ralph is maneuver- He attended a six year grade goes off, it throws all the energy in and has the most beautiful garden ing the tank across the bridge. school in Lost City and Mathias one spot, and burns right through right in front of his home where sey, New York, Virginia, Califor- With a wonderfully thoughtful “When the main tank gun was the metal of the tank like a torch. High School, but did not gradu- you see luscious crops of corn, cab- nia, Ohio, Minnesota, Kentucky, and tranquil kind of personality, discharged,” Ralph said, “the tank Shrapnel went everywhere, and ate, quitting school when he was a bage, white potatoes, sweet pota- etc. We get together a couple of Ralph is the kind of person you shuddered from the concussion of then the tank caught fire. We lost junior. He eventually got his GED toes, various kinds of greens, let- times a year, sometimes in Wash- would like to have by your side the blast, especially where I was sit- two guys during that attack,” he when he was in the Army. tuce, red and white onions, and ington, DC, where we have visited during life’s difficult situations. ting, which was directly below the said. Ralph comes from a family that tomatoes growing, just to name a the Vietnam Memorial. About a Mother Teresa once said, “We main gun. The noise and concus- Ralph, who was driving the tank has a very distinguished record of few. We also do a lot of canning,” year ago or so we got together in sions eventually ruined my hear- in that attack, was hit by several cannot do great things on this military service to our country. Be- he said. Minnesota, and recently in New ing. pieces of shrapnel and still has a earth. We can only do little things sides Ralph’s service in the Viet- During his time in the Army Jersey, where there was a memo- “When North Vietnam infiltrat- piece of shrapnel in his shoulder. with great love.” Mother Teresa nam War, his father served in WW Ralph made friends all over the rial service for one of our own.” ed South Vietnam,” he said, “it was He also had a piece of shrapnel in was right. We can’t change the II, and three of his uncles, served country, and they formed a bond For his service in Vietnam, hard trying to figure out who the his forehead which, he said, finally world, but to make the world a in the Korean War, all at the same which still exists today, “There’s Ralph was awarded a Purple good guys were, and who the en- came out on its own. brighter place we don’t need to, time. anywhere from 10 to 25 of us,” he Heart, a Bronze Star, the Army emy was. We would run across en- When Ralph returned from Drafted into the Army on April said, “who come from all over the Accommodation for Valor, and a we just need to have a Ralph Barb emy bunker complexes, but when Vietnam, he was sent to Fort 1, 1969, Ralph was sent to Fort country including Illinois, New Jer- Combat Infantry Badge. kind of person to show us the way. they heard us coming they would Knox, Ky. where he spent a couple Knox, Ky. for Basic Training, plus scatter into the jungle, and some- of months until he was discharged several weeks of Advanced Train- times we would never see anyone. from the Army on March 30, 1971. ing. He also spent several more “Because of the Vietnam war,” On March 31, 1971, Ralph re- weeks of training on the Sheridan Ralph said, “the South Vietnam- turned home to Timberville, Va. Tank which he explained, was a ese farmers had left their land and and lived with his sister for a while, light mobile tank used in Vietnam moved closer to cities, so the farm working about six months in a body because of the dense jungle terrain land had literally been taken over shop, before beginning his career they had to travel through. by a forest of trees, helped along working on various construction After completing his training, by the warm and humid climate, jobs in both Virginia and West Vir- Ralph went home on leave before which eventually allowed the farm ginia. At one point he also worked being shipped to Vietnam. He be- land to grow into what was a dense on a gas pipe line. gan his trip to Vietnam in Wash- jungle. Thirty-five years ago Ralph ington, DC where he boarded a “Vietnam has a rainy season, moved to the Lost City area in plane for Chicago, flying first to or you might call it a monsoon Hardy County, and five years later Oakland, Calif., and then to An- season,” Ralph said. “For several bought the house he and his wife chorage, Alaska. From Alaska he months at a time we were likely live in now. The original two sto- flew to Japan, and finally to Viet- to get our tanks stuck in the mud ry house was built in 1900, Ralph nam. and have to hook to another tank Ralph spent a year in Vietnam, to pull us out. There really was no assigned to the 199th Light Infan- cold weather, it was more like a tropical season most of the time. “Driving in the jungle was very interesting to say the least. We would come across many big and small snakes, plus very large balls of red ants. When a ball of those red ants hit the tank, ants went ev- erywhere, including all over us. We did have an aerosol insect repel- lent that would help kill them. “We spent weeks at a time out in the jungle, and then they would 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Plea Bargains Dominate

Continued from page 1 Her sentence was held in abey- Brandon Kline, 24, of Moore- was indicted on four counts of Charles A. Painter, 45, of Bak- The case was continued until July While Miller’s attorney argued it ance and she was remanded to the field, pleaded guilty to one count wanton endangerment involving a er, was indicted on one count of 28. was his first offense and Miller had South Branch Valley Drug Court. of burglary. Kline admitted to firearm and one count of conspir- possession with intent to deliver a John D. Barnett, 39, of Peters- a full time job and Lewis’ attorney Coppe faces 30 years in prison if breaking into a home and steal- acy. Lewis and another individual Schedule I controlled substance, argued it was her first offense and she does not complete drug court. ing two fishing poles. He was sen- allegedly fired guns in a residential marijuana, one count of posses- burg, was indicted on one count of she was pregnant, See requested a Shaina D. Redmon, 22, of tenced to the Anthony Center for area of Moorefield in March. The sion with intent to manufacture a delivery of a Schedule I controlled 60-day evaluation to determine if Moorefield, pleaded guilty to one Youth Offenders in White Sulphur case was continued until July 28. Schedule I controlled substance substance, heroin, and one count they are suitable for probation. count of delivery of a Schedule I Springs. Jeffrey Driskill, 31, of Wardens- and one count of manufacturing Frye sentenced both Lewis and controlled substance, heroin. Her John R. Dolly Jr., 61, of War- ville, was indicted on one count of a Schedule I controlled substance. of conspiracy. Miller to not less than one year and sentence was held in abeyance and densville, pleaded guilty to one burglary and one count of grand Painter was allegedly operating a not more than five years, pending she was remanded to the South count of sexual assault in the first larceny. He allegedly removed var- sophisticated marijuana growing the 60-day evaluation. They were Branch Valley Drug Court. Red- degree. Dolly was indicted on six ious items of sports memorabilia operation. The case was continued released on a continuing personal mon could face up to 15 years in counts of sexual abuse by a person from a residence. The case was until July 28. E.A. Hawse recognizance bond. prison if she does not complete of trust. continued until July 28. Pamela J. Hinkle, 66, of Math- John M. Poling, 37, of Baker, drug court. Brenda Sams, of Moorefield, Ashley D. Green, 24, of Bran- ias, was indicted on one count of Celebrates pleaded guilty to one count of pleaded guilty to one count of dywine, Va., was indicted on one embezzlement. Hinkle allegedly conspiracy. He was originally in- Other court proceedings conspiracy. Sams admitted to con- count of delivery of a Schedule I used a power of attorney to ab- Continued from page 1 dicted on one count of delivery of Jonathan Smith was remanded spiring with another individual to controlled substance, heroin, and scond with small amounts of mon- School Lady Yellow Jackets. E. a Schedule I controlled substance to the Potomac Highlands Re- sell heroin. Sams was sentenced one count of conspiracy. The case ey after the victim had passed. The A. Hawse has donated more than and one count of conspiracy. gional Jail for violating the terms to not less than one year and not was continued until July 28 total amount exceeded $28,000. $20,000 to the Hardy County com- Frye found Poling guilty, sen- of his probation. Smith originally more than five years in prison. The Brooklyn Dolan, 22, of Purgits- Valerie Skidmore, 33, of War- munity since 2009. tenced him to not less than one pleaded guilty in Magistrate Court sentence was ordered to run con- ville, was indicted on three counts densville, was indicted on one The donations are funded from year and not more than five years to one count of shoplifting, third current with a sentence in federal of forgery, three counts of uttering count of first degree arson, one a golf tournament, held in Charles- in prison, pending a 60-day evalua- offense. He was sentenced to one court. Sams is serving 21 months in or passing a forged document, one count of third degree arson, one ton in September. “I’ve tried to get tion. He was released on bond. year in jail but the sentence was federal prison for selling drugs. count of possession with intent to count of burning insured property a foursome from Hardy County, Jessica L. Coppe, 20, of Moore- suspended and he was placed on deliver a Schedule II controlled and one count of falsely reporting but so far, no takers,” Vance said. field, pleaded guilty to one count of probation for one year. Judge Frye The following cases were con- substance and one count of con- an offense. Skidmore allegedly re- The E. A. Hawse Nursing and forgery, one count of uttering and executed the sentence with credit tinued: spiracy. The case was continued ported her home burglarized. The Rehabilitation Center has come a one count of fraudulent schemes. for time served. Lucas Lewis, 27, of Moorefield, until Oct. 13. home was later destroyed by fire. long way in 30 years. “Sometimes I feel like I’m work- ing for regulations,” Vance said. Library Windows “But this is a home. Our residents are our family. Our employees Back-to-School Blowout – When a second bureaucrat dies, for their annual summer vacation er found next to a murdered man, her decision to surrender her son want to come to work to help peo- ple. We want everyone to have in- Raffle Metro detective Av Smith discov- on Cape Cod, where beloved tra- lawyer Andy Carpenter’s curiosity in an open adoption and of their In partnership with the Hardy ers that both were members of a ditions and long-held assumptions won’t let him stop at the dog being put, residents, families, employees. relationship over the twelve years County Community Foundation, secret committee known to target are jeopardized by the secrets found. He finds himself looking We are sticklers about compliance, Friends of the Hardy County Pub- foreign terrorists for elimination. each brings from home. into the circumstances surround- that follow. but we work hard to keep people lic Library is sponsoring a “Back- As Smith delves deeper and deep- Speaking in Bones (Temper- ing the break-in and the dog theft, Pirate Hunters by Robert Kur- first.” er, he finds himself the target of a ance Brennan; 8) by Kathy Reichs and what he starts to uncover to-School” raffle, the proceeds son – An account of two coura- of which will benefit the library plot that goes well beyond DMX-- (Reg. Print, Lg. Print) – Forensic makes him believe that the cops and the Hardy County Commu- and reaches into the darkest areas anthropologist Temperance Bren- may have just arrested the wrong geous divers’ quest to uncover the W.Va. Hunting nity Foundation. Included is a of the government. nan investigates what looks to be man for the crime. shipwrecked vessel of Joseph Ban- WV backpack and other WV logo Racing the Rain by John L. Park- a typical missing person case, only The First Confessor: The Legend nister, one of history’s most infa- And Trapping items, a Walmart gift card, and an er Jr. – Warned of an eccentric to find herself digging up bones of Magda Searus by Terry Good- mous pirates. assortment of everyday essentials friend’s checkered past, Quenton possibly left by a serial killer, a kind – In the time before the Con- Guide Lists for school. Tickets are available Cassidy dismisses the stories as su- cult, or perhaps something not en- fessors, when the world is a dark at the library. The drawing will be perstitious gossip, until his small tirely of this world. and dangerous place, one heroic New Easy Readers Seasons, Limits Friday, August 14th. Need not be town is stunned by the disappear- Love Lies Beneath by Ellen women, key to her people’s salva- Night Animals by Gianna Ma- SOUTH CHARLESTON, present to win. ance of a prominent judge and his Hopkins – Swept off her feet by a tion, must face treason, treachery, wife. Cassidy’s loyalty to his friend handsome surgeon, a wealthy di- and mortal peril if they are to sur- rino – Possum is hiding from the W.Va. (AP) - A brochure is avail- able to help West Virginia hunters SRP Reminder is severely tested just as his oppor- vorcee manages upheavals in the vive. sounds in the night, and his fear tunity to make his mark as a gifted affairs of her loved ones while be- The Last Pilot by Benjamin and trappers navigate state wildlife The Summer Reading Program sets off a chain reaction in the pool party forms are now avail- runner comes to fruition. coming increasingly alarmed by Johncock – A U.S. Air Force test regulations. able. So, if you participated in Deadly Election (Flavia Albia; threatening messages and her par- pilot passes up the chance to be- other night animals. The 2015-16 edition of the hunt- this year’s program and are plan- 3) by Lindsey Davis – In the first amour’s violent temper. come an astronaut after his wife Bernice Gets Carried Away by ing and trapping summary of regu- ning on attending, please stop by century A.D., when a corpse is The Novel Habits of Happiness gets pregnant against all odds, and Hannah E. Harrison – Having lations is available at hunting and the library and pick one up soon. discovered in a chest that is to be (Isabel Dalhousie; 10) by Alex- as fatherhood consumes him, a missed out on the other treats at fishing license agents, Division of Forms must be returned to the li- auctioned, it falls to Flavia Albia, ander McCall Smith – When a sudden tragedy puts his instincts Natural Resources district offices as a father and as a pilot to the a friend’s birthday party, a grumpy brary by August 1. private informer, to find out who, mother asks Isabel to investigate and the division’s Elkins and South why, and by whom. At the same her son’s claims of a past life, she test. cat grabs all of the balloons and Charleston offices. New Fiction & Mysteries time, politics enters the picture feels she must help them learn the The Tournament by Matthew floats into the sky, where she sees The summary contains infor- Go Set a Watchman by Harper and between the auction business truth. But finding the house the Reilly – In 1546, an invitation to mation on hunting seasons, new Lee (Reg. Print, Lg. Print, Au- and Roman politics, it’s not quite boy described only leads to more compete in a chess tournament that her problems are not so big, diobook) – Twenty years after the clear which one is the more un- complicated questions. And when to determine the world champion after all. rules for the electronic checking of game, and reduced bag limits for trial of Tom Robinson, Scout re- der-handed and duplicitous. Both, she learns about the unusual story brings thousands to Constantino- Little Bird’s Bad Word by Jacob turns home to Maycomb to visit however, are tied together by the of the family who lived there, Isa- ple, including a young Elizabeth antlerless deer in several counties. Grant – Little Bird loves learning her father and struggles with per- mysterious body in the chest, and bel is suddenly faced with a situa- Tudor, but the event soon be- The summary also lists what sonal and political issues as her if Albia isn’t able to solve that tion of extraordinary delicacy that comes filled with death, treachery, new words and sharing them with wildlife can be taken with the use small Alabama town adjusts to mystery, it won’t be the only body will require all of her skills both as and depravity. his friends, so when he realizes of night vision technology. They to drop. sleuth and philosopher. the turbulent events beginning to that his latest one is a bad word, include coyote, fox, raccoon, skunk transform the United States in the The Summer of Good Intentions Who Let the Dog Out? (Andy New Non-Fiction & Bios and opossum. he knows just what to say to set mid-1950s. by Wendy Francis – Three sisters Carpenter; 12) by David Rosen- God and Jetfire by Amy Seek The summary is also available Cold Frame by P.T. Deuterman and their families come together felt – When a dog is stolen and lat- – A mother gives her account of things right. on line at www.wvdnr.gov.

MHS Welcomes West Virginia Adjusts License Continued from page 1 their most precious resource, their meet kids where they are, at the In 2007 Williams went to work children. It’s our responsibility to level of their needs. It’s a very di- for the West Virginia School for create a safe, nurturing environ- verse school, but we can become Policy for Transgender People the Deaf and Blind. The follow- ment.” one culture, a culture of caring.” ing year he got his master’s degree. Student achievement is Wil- Williams, his wife, Sheri, and “I’ll have my PhD in October if ev- liams’ focus. “I want to see our kids their children, are very active in By Jonathan Mattise hibiting staff from asking anyone DMVs, two transgender wom- erything goes as planned,” he said. succeed. But it will take all of us, their church, the Cornerstone Pen- In 2012, Williams came to Har- the whole community, to do that. Associated Press to remove makeup, clothing, hair- en were told last year to remove tecostal Church in Winchester. pieces or accessories as long as dy County as assistant principal I want parents involved in the edu- makeup, jewelry and wigs for li- And they love to travel. they don’t obstruct biometric face at Moorefield High School. In cation of their children.” (AP) - West Virginia is now cense photos. One would think a man who letting transgender people more and neck features. the midst of the portable class- Being the first African-Amer- In April, South Carolina simi- traveled all over the world, easily change genders on driver’s Another new policy lets people rooms and the construction of the ican principal in Hardy County larly changed its license photo re- wouldn’t enjoy it. licenses and wear makeup and ac- change listed genders with a phy- new high school, Williams found a doesn’t seem to be of import to “I want to share all those won- cessories for their photos. sician’s signature. Previously, a quirements after a lawsuit settle- home. “I love this community,” he Williams. derful places with my family,” Wil- Starting July 1, the state Divi- judge’s order was required. ment with a female transgender said. “This is a very diverse commu- liams said. “I like to see my kids sion of Motor Vehicles began pro- At separate West Virginia teen told to remove makeup. “I’ve bonded with the kids and nity,” he said. “There are language the parents. Our parents send us and cultural differences. I want to smile.” Examiner

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Story & Photos Battles For Draw By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner Against Romney People are so worried about sharks, that they fail to see the Stingrays swim past. Story & Photos out and a flyout ended the in- The Hardy County Stingrays By Carl Holcomb ning. flew under the radar with domi- Moorefield Examiner Sloan Williams was given a nant performances including nine leadoff walk, then Smith sin- top finishes at the Cumberland The duel in Petersburg last gled. YMCA Butterfly Swim Meet last Wednesday finished with a Strawderman executed a Friday. draw as Potomac Valley Post bunt single down the third “I’m so excited. This was a great 64-78 edged Romney Post 91 base line to load the bases. meet,” Hardy County Stingrays 8-7 in the opening game of the McDonald hit into a field- Coach Michelle Pillar remarked. doubleheader, but fell 13-8 in er’s choice out at second base, “This group of swimmers is the the nightcap. but plated Williams in the pro- best we’ve had, in terms of the im- “We won the important cess. provements in strokes and times. game, which was the league Schoonover reached on an These kids are hard working and game. Austin [Williams] bat- error with the ball deflecting dedicated. We had a fantastic meet tled and we were able to hold off Delawder, but Jenkins col- and look forward to the champion- on there and win that game,” lected it and fired it home for ship.” Potomac Valley Post 64-78 catcher Vinnie Cuthbertson to The swim meet started with a manager Kevin Reed stated. make the tag reaching back for mixed 8 & Under 200 yard medley “The second game, Ke- the swipe as Smith hit the dirt relay. aton [Funk] has been gone for hard with it flying everywhere. Both Cumberland Sea Otters Hardy County Stingrays swimmer Marcus Cremann completed his 25 yard butterfly race. awhile and wasn’t sharp start- Blake Conrad connected for squads took the first two spots and ing out. We had a bad first in- an RBI single up the middle to the Stingrays came in third place. ning and kind of buried our- give Potomac Valley a 5-3 lead. Cumberland finished with times butterfly, Hardy County’s Triston Kara Barb placed fifth over- 15 & over 100 yard freestyle race, selves there. We didn’t give up Whetzel got on base as of 2:01.14 and 2:04.94, while Har- Whetzel won in a time of 31.49 all with a time of 1:24.15, but this 3.68 seconds faster than last time. and made it 13-8. We just had a Delawder missed a grounder dy County completed the relay in which was an improvement of Stingrays swimmer had her coach Ethan Welton finished in sec- couple innings where we didn’t along the third base line, then 2:13.67. more than seven seconds. ecstatic with an improvement of ond place in that event at 1:12.67. generate much offense. Over- Sions grounded out. all, I’m not disappointed, we “Both teams are evenly The Hardy County squad con- Following Whetzel in second over 18 seconds. The Stingrays’ final event of hit the ball fairly well. The big matched and it comes down sisted of Marcus Cremann, Caimy place was teammate Ethan Wel- Miles Kidwell took second place the night was the mixed 12 & un- thing is we don’t give up. These to pitching. In the first game, Williams, Grace Simmons, and ton in a time of 38.71. in the boys 9-10 100 yard freestyle der 150 yard freestyle relay and it kids don’t think they are ever John [Judy] struggled. We Kara Barb successfully slicing time The winning times continued in with a time of 2:02.67, followed by came down to the wire. off from the last meet by .42 sec- out of game and that’s a good jumped on them early, but the girls 6 & under 25 yard free- teammate James Williams in third The initial leg was done by sign. Hopefully we will have they battled back,” Romney onds. style as Grace Simmons took top at 2:11.85. Grace Simmons, followed by Cai- The Bel Swim Club placed first everyone back for the area Post 91 manager Steve Ennis honors with a time of 27.27 for Bel Air finished in first place in my Williams, Alivea Williams, and noted. in the mixed 9-10 200 yard medley tournament. Romney hits the Hardy County, followed by team- that event. anchored by Olivia See. “They put the bat on the ball, relay with a time of 3:51.36, while ball well and has a solid team mate Elizabeth Williams at 29.05. Alivea Williams earned second Cumberland edged out Hardy and Jefferson is Jefferson, [Wil] Schoonover is a tough out Hardy County was second in a time Williams was four seconds fast- place in the girls 9-10 100 yard County by nine one-hundredths of any three of us could win it. I and so is the [Blake] Conrad of 4:16.69. er than her last event. freestyle flight in a time of 1:45.50, a second, as the splash tag at the would love to make it back to boy. When you can’t get those Members of this relay squad Marcus Cremann placed sec- while teammates Emma Cremann wall was nearly identical. state. We have the capability of two out, Kevin [Reed] is suc- included James Williams, Emma ond in the boys 7-8 50 yard free- and Amber Rose Williams took The Sea Otters time was 2:06.32, beating anyone we play.” cessful. I thought we pitched Cremann, Miles Kidwell, and style flight with a time of 1:16.78, fourth (1:51.22) and fifth place while the Stingrays had 2:06.41. Potomac Valley pitcher well. In the second game, we Alivea Williams. over two seconds better than last (1.59.66), respectively. It was another remarkable swim Austin Williams garnered six cut down on the mental mis- The Stingrays picked up their race. Olivia See won her next event in meet for the Stingrays with the strikeouts in a complete game takes and jumped out on them first victory of the night as Grace Hardy County picked up anoth- the girls 11-12 100 yard freestyle championship meet set for this win in the initial contest. early. We set the pace at the Simmons cut through the water in er gold medal as Caimy Williams flight in a time of 1:19.06. Saturday to reward the tremen- Romney struck first in the beginning, but give them credit the girls 6 & under 25 yard butter- finished in a time of 48.26 in the Triston Whetzel gave Hardy dous times. opening frame beginning with for battling back. It will be in- fly with a time of 32.37, nearly 17 girls 7-8 50 yard freestyle, an im- County another first place ribbon The Stingrays will swim to the back-to-back singles by Hunter teresting next Thursday play- seconds faster than her previous provement of several seconds. with a time of 1:04.13 for the boys finish, without biting anyone. Jenkins and Brent Whiteman. ing them first. When I have time. David Delawder hit into a my full team here, we beat the In the same race, teammate fielder’s choice at second base snot out of Cumberland. Out Elizabeth Williams finished in sec- and nearly a double play exe- of the three teams that are ond place at 38.75. cuted by Sloan Williams, Bryce left, there’s not one dominant Hardy County topped the lead- Strawderman, and Holden team. Jefferson is just going erboard again with a top place fin- Sions. to play smooth, solid baseball, ish in the girls 7-8 25 yard butter- Michael “Vinnie” Cuthbert- and Kevin’s team is going to fly by Caimy Williams in a time of son plated the first run on an play solid baseball. The thing 26.07. error, then was caught stealing with Kevin is you just have to The Stingrays continued making by Potomac Valley catcher Wil out hit him, because they will waves of success as Miles Kidwell Schoonover and a flyout re- hit the ball. We will see what took top honors with a time of tired the side. happens. It will be fun.” 28.03 in the boys 9-10 25 yard but- Potomac Valley answered in Romney threatened in the terfly. the bottom of the first inning third inning juicing the bas- For the girls 9-10 25 yard but- taking a 3-1 advantage. es with no outs as Delawder terfly, Hardy County had three Romney pitcher John Judy reached on an error, Cuthb- swimmers with results missing for issued walks to Tyler Smith ertson was hit by a pitch, and Emma Cremann, Alivea Williams, and Bryce Strawderman with Braiden Popluhar singled. and Amber Rose Williams. both runners advancing on a Austin Williams sandwiched Hardy County had a short break passed ball. two strikeouts around an RBI from action before returning to the Corey McDonald tied the sacrifice fly by Kesner, 5-4. water for another victory. game on an RBI groundout. Sloan Williams was walked Olivia See finished in first place Schoonover crushed the ball with one out and Strawderman in the girls 11-12 50 yard butter- into the left field gap for an was beaned with two outs, but fly with a time of 39.40, which was RBI double and the lead. both stranded on a groundout. three seconds quicker than her last After a flyout, Austin Whet- In the fourth inning, Jenkins singled with one out before attempt. Hardy County Stingrays swimmer Elizabeth Williams takes a breath during the 25 yard freestyle race. zel drew a walk. Austin Williams notched two In the boys 15 & over 50 yard Sions sliced the ball past Jenkins for an RBI single and more strikeouts around a walk. a groundout ended the inning, Schoonover hit a leadoff 3-1. double, but was left on base on Romney wouldn’t be de- two strikeouts and a flyout. nied, responding with two runs Both teams had one bas- Moorefield Major Softball - District 6 Champions to knot it up again. erunner in the fifth inning Tyler Kesner reached on an without producing a score as Story Moorefield also shutout District Milton was sent to the loser’s state semifinals as the bracket A error and moved to third base Young singled and Trad Har- By Carl Holcomb 1 runner-up Milton by a score of bracket and battled Summersville champion. on a single by Grant Clayton. man walked. The Potomac Valley defense Moorefield Examiner 9-0 on Sunday morning. again to determine who would ad- The single elimination format Tyler Ault hit an RBI single into right field, then Clayton helped Romney go three up Milton edged District 8 cham- vance as the runner-up in bracket started on Monday with the state and three down in the sixth in- The Moorefield Major Softball scored on a wild pitch. pion Summersville 6-4 to advance A. Milton edged Summersville 7-4 championship game scheduled for ning. All-Stars squad won the District After a strikeout, Jenkins hit to that contest against Moorefield on Sunday afternoon. yesterday. 6 Championship on July 6 and ad- into a fielder’s choice rundown Continued on page 2B on Sunday. Moorefield advanced to the Continued on page 8B vanced to the state tournament in Huntington this past weekend. Moorefield defeated Hedges- ville 6-4 and Grant County 5-4 to claim the District 6 title. Grant County advanced to the state tournament as the runner-up with a 5-1 win over Hedgesville. Moorefield Major Softball com- peted in pool bracket A at the state tournament, while Grant County played in bracket B in Huntington at Ritter Park. Moorefield had a first round bye as the District 6 champion then dominated District 2 cham- pion Baileysville 26-0 on Saturday morning. Hanna Carlson and Anna Rig- gleman combined to pitch a per- Potomac Valley Post 64-78’s Tyler Smith crashed into the dirt Photo courtesy of Martin Kimble fect game. after a tag by Romney Post 91 catcher Vinnie Cuthbertson. 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Potomac Valley Potomac Valley Battles And Jefferson County Split Wins

Story & Photos By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner

Potomac Valley Post 64-78 flipped a coin with the Jefferson County Wildcats as both teams se- lected the winning side in a double- header split on July 10 in Peters- Potomac Valley Post 64-78’s Blake Conrad observed Romney Post 91’s Hunter Jenkins had an empty burg. glove on a tag attempt at second base and advanced to third base on the error. Potomac Valley won the first game 5-4, but Jefferson County commanded the nightcap 13-1. Continued from page 1B trouble being picked up by Smith green bat and produced a single “The first game was a good win. as Whiteman scored. into right field with two outs, but a McDonald was issued a walk, Tyler Rhodes pitched well. We After a strikeout, Tyler Kesner’s strikeout stranded him. then Schoonover narrowly beat didn’t hit the ball, but we played fly ball was missed on a dive by Tyler Kesner doubled to the left the throw by Jenkins for a single. Schoonover. field fence for Romney in the fifth solid defense. That’s a good win Conrad hit an RBI single past Delawder plated two runs as the inning with one out. against a team stacked with talent,” the dive of Delawder for a 6-4 throw by Williams zipped over to Delawder blasted the ball to the Potomac Valley Post 64-78 manag- edge. the fence past first base, 8-0. center field fence for an RBI tri- er Kevin Reed commented. After a walk to Whetzel, Sions Potomac Valley finally got out ple, sliding into third base. “In the second game, they garnered a two-run producing of the inning on a groundout and After a walk to Jenkins, Funk showed they are stacked with tal- single into left field with the bases flyout. notched a strikeout. ent. We got a bad start and got loaded extending the lead 8-4. Smith hit a leadoff single in the Delawder scored on a pickoff buried. We are doing better, but Harman reached base on a bottom of the first inning, then error and Cuthbertson hit an RBI not hitting to our ability. Pitching dropped third strike, but Romney Young struck out Strawderman. single to give Romney a 12-6 ad- for the most part has been well. We managed to get an out on a run- After a walk to McDonald, vantage. got back to .500 and now one game down. Schoonover hit an RBI double Judy singled, then Harman under, so not too bad. We hope to Potomac Valley couldn’t add an- with the ball bouncing away from came in to pitch with Funk collect- other insurance run with a flyout get a three or four wins above .500 the right fielder. ing a groundout at third base. and groundout. heading into the tournament.” Potomac Valley got one bas- Romney still had some fight left, Conrad crushed a two-RBI dou- Tyler Rhodes pitched four ble to the left field fence and ad- erunner on a walk given to Sloan strikeouts in a complete game win chipping away at the deficit and coming within one run in the sev- vanced to third base on a pickoff Williams, but couldn’t bring him in the opening contest. error, 8-3. home despite stealing third base. Potomac Valley (13-14) took a enth inning. Delawder was hit by a pitch, Whetzel grounded out and Aus- Wilt hit a leadoff double in the 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first then Cuthbertson singled. tin Williams flew out as Romney sixth inning, then Brandon Lichli- inning after Jefferson County was Popluhar hit an RBI single with escaped that frame with the lead ter hit an RBI single, 13-6. retired in order on a flyout, strike- Potomac Valley Post 64-78 catcher Westly Martinez-Toro tagged out an error in center field allowing intact. Romney had two baserunners, out, and groundout. Jefferson County baserunner Cameron Alvarez. advancement to second base and In the second inning, Romney but the inning ended on a double Bryce Strawderman singled off safe slide at third base for Cuthb- added one run as Wilt hit an RBI play by Sloan Williams, Austin Jefferson County pitcher Ryan Williams singled into right field off double by Alvarez in the fifth, ertson. single with two outs and was left Williams, and Holden Sions. on base despite advancing to third Strawderman was issued a walk, French with one out (strikeout) driving home Schoonover. then Bayliss singled to right field Young connected for an RBI base on errors. then McDonald struck out. and moved to second base on a French prevented further dam- with Schoonover throwing home single into center field to make it Sions and Smith were given Schoonover doubled past the wild pitch. age with a strikeout, but Jefferson to Martinez-Toro who threw to 8-6. walks around a strikeout and dive of Delawder into left field, Corey McDonald reached first County was in a 5-0 hole. Strawderman at second where Williams turned for a pickoff base on a fielder’s choice as French Strawderman singled into right then Funk hit an RBI groundout. The Wildcats responded with Bayliss was safe, but the throw and Strawderman got a tag on a threw out Strawderman at third rundown, but one run scored. field to load the bases. Harman was hit by a pitch, then two runs in the third inning. home got Alvarez allowing ad- base. Groundouts collected by Sions Delawder leapt to catch a line Austin Williams plated two runs Cameron Alvarez singled on vancement to third. Potomac Valley got a second and Harman ended the game with drive by McDonald, but his throw on an error to make it 13-8. a bunt with one out, then Bayliss Oliver connected for an RBI baserunner as Wil Schoonover Potomac Valley surviving 8-7. went past first base allowing a run Romney got out of the jam with was issued a full-count walk. single to left field and stole second a strikeout. drew a walk. Potomac Valley pitcher Ke- to score. Will Oliver hit an RBI single plus advanced on a passed ball. Schoonover plated two runs on Harman struck out two Rom- Austin Whetzel garnered an aton Funk started the second grounder to left field. Smith dove for a catch and a a throwing error past first base to ney batters in the top of the sev- RBI single with a shot into center game against Romney, but errors Potomac Valley catcher Westly line drive was caught by Williams close the gap for Potomac Valley, enth, but allowed bases loaded on field. plagued the defense as Potomac Martinez-Toro attempted to catch to prevent another score. 9-6 and a groundout ended the in- a walk, single, and beaning before Both runners advanced on a wild Valley fell into an 8-0 hole in the first inning. ning. Smith caught the last out. pitch, then Austin Williams plated Oliver stealing, but the throw went Williams received a walk by Romney loaded the bases as Romney got two baserunners Strawderman was given a walk Schoonover with an RBI single to high and Bayliss scored to make it Burch, then Harman and Marti- Delawder singled on a right field in the third with a single by Tyler with two outs, then McDonald Bryan Bayliss. 5-2. nez struck out before a flyout by After a walk to French, Po- Cosner. line blooper, Jenkins was hit by a Kesner and a walk to Popluhar, hit a fly ball to left center and the Despite a two-out single by Zac ball dropped surrounded by three tomac Valley got out of the jam Burch drew a walk with one out pitch, and Popluhar was walked. but Potomac Valley’s defense shut Burch in the second inning, Jeffer- the door. Romney fielders. with a fielder’s choice and pop fly. in the sixth inning, then got out on Cuthbertson plated two runs son County failed to score as Mark with an error on a hit into left field. Potomac Valley loaded the bas- Potomac Valley failed to score Potomac Valley failed to get on a fielder’s choice by McKee. McKee struck out. Cody Kesner got an RBI single es all on walks to Austin Williams, as the game ended on a ground- base with two groundouts and a Desmond Grimes hit an RBI Potomac Valley added insurance past Sions at third base for a 3-0 Sloan Williams, and Tyler Smith out with Romney sealing a 13-8 runs in the bottom of the frame for strikeout. single to left field and advanced edge. with two outs, but no one could win. a 5-0 advantage. Jefferson County didn’t get on to second as the throw went to the Whiteman sent two more runs make it home on a strikeout. Potomac Valley is the defending Jestin Cosner was issued a lead- base in the fourth inning due to a backstop for a 5-4 score. home on an error with the throw Romney went down in order area champion and will battle Jef- off walk, then French sandwiched strikeout and two flyouts to Smith. Alvarez popped out to retire the sailing into the Potomac Valley during the fourth inning on defen- ferson on Friday for the champi- two strikeouts around another Strawderman was given a walk, side. dugout. sive plays. onship, while Romney wasn’t eli- walk to Strawderman. then picked off on the fifth try. McDonald doubled along the A single by Dalton Wilt saw Conrad used a fluorescent gible for the tournament. The two-out rally got started as After a strikeout to McDonald, left field line with two outs and Schoonover hit a laser into right Schoonover singled and lost his stole third on a ricochet, but was field, but a miscue by Gavin Cross helmet stealing second base. left aboard with a strikeout. allowed Cosner and Strawderman However, Whetzel grounded French singled with two outs to score. out to end the inning. in the seventh, but a groundout Whetzel was given a walk, then Jefferson County got a lead- Continued on page 7B

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The Mean Machine squad of Hardy County Firemen/EMS won the inaugural Battle of the Badges game 54-46 on June 6. 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Examiner Classifieds [email protected] FOR SALE 749-8411. tfn FOR RENT house roofs, barn roofs, church skills. Responsibilities include fore July 31, 2015. E.O.E. M/F/H. FARM EQUIPMENT ABOUT 60 ACRES of land for APARTMENTS roofs, poultry house roofs, out- assisting daily routines and case 7/25 KUBOTA, GEHL, BushHog, and sale in South Fork area. Good JOY SENIOR apartments. In- buildings, mobile homes, fences, documentation. Potomac High- TWO POSITIONS available full staining log homes, businesses, Befco. 15 Kubota Cab tractors in hunting. Some pasture. Spring fed come based elderly housing. HUD lands Guild will provide all neces- time and part time medical assis- pressure washing. Call Ronald stock. See Woodstock Equipment pond. Artesian well. County water. approved. Adjacent to Senior Cen- sary training. High school degree tant/receptionist. Apply at Love Kimble, 304-358-7208. tfn and valid driver’s license required. Company for Sales, Parts, and Ser- Financing available with approved ter. Potomac Valley Transit avail- Memorial Clinic. 8/1 MOUNTAIN RIDGE Haul- Send in application or resume to vice. Woodstock VA. Call 540-459- credit. 304-538-6174. tfn able. Phone: 304-257-5494 or 304- PART TIME Employment: Duties MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. ing Services. Services available: stephanieb@potomachighland- 3233. tfn 400-3428. tfn will include assisting with deliver- 4 miles up South Fork. County Hauling junk, metal, domestic, sguild.com or mail to Stephanie ing meals to homebound elderly water. Credit reference required. construction, trash etc. Handy- Shingler, Executive Assistant, P.O. FOR SALE FOR RENT and may include driving delivery 304-538-6174. tfn man repair services. Commercial/ Box 1119, Petersburg, WV 26847 HOMES OFFICE SPACE residential, landscaping, snow, tree on or before July 29th. E.O.E. truck, assisting with kitchen duties DOUBLE WIDE HOME on full FOR SALE OFFICE OR Retail spaces on and brush removal. Call and leave M/F/H 7/22 as needed due to vacations, etc. walk-in basement. 3 bedrooms, Main Street. Formerly Harvest message. Licensed and insured.. DRIVER’S: QUALITY Home This position is approved for 15-20 2 full baths, kitchen and living COMMERCIAL Grill/Potomac Highland Guild Of- Over 25 years experience. 304- time! Earn over $1250+ per wk. + hours per week. Some lifting may room. City water. 10 miles north PROPERTY fice. Exposed beams, new carpet, 897-7383. 8/9 Monthly Bonuses! Excellent Ben- be required. For more information of Moorefield on Justamear Road. FOR RENT or Sale only 3 miles fireplace. Call 304-703-2667 or efits. No-Touch! CDL-A 1yr exp. or to apply, Contact Hardy County 1.19 acres. $68,000.00. 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Located 4.5 One who will take personal inter- Will be available on May 1 , so act fet Attendant, Waitress and Ca- nights, No on call for RN’s. Some and level, Quality Ultra Rest HD, Miles on Rt. 220 North of Moore- est in my local business. If you’re fast! 1-800-651-5540. tfn shier positions. Fun, Fast Paced travel involved to visit clients in Wilderness string, Bone Collec- field. Call 304-538-3300, 304-538- willing to work, follow instruc- Work Environment. Apply at Pon- their homes monthly. Please con- tor Quiver, arrows, and case for 2346 or evenings 304-538-6785. tfn tions and can live on an average of FOR RENT derosa in Moorefield. 7/25 tact Select In Home Services at $1,000. High Point Cross Bow with MTM STORAGE, sizes 5x10, RESIDENTIAL ADDICTIONS 304-257-9342/Petersburg Office or $3,000 per month until your skills stand and light up scope for $450. HOMES 10x10, 12x24, Rt. 55 East of Program: Substitute position avail- 304-636-4390 (Pam) at Elkins Of- improve, I will Train you well, pay Contact Carl 304-703-5330. tfn 2 and 3BR MOBILE homes locat- Moorefield, additional loca- able for substance abuse treatment fice. 8/1 you well, and provide advancement Deer Haven Estates-Keyser. Sin- ed near Moorefield. Call 304-851- tion in Moorefield with sizes, facility. High School diploma or Potomac Highlands Guild has limited only to your own ability. gle family home for rent or sale. 2300. 8/1 32x60, 40x60, 40x80, 72x100, and GED required. Background check a Waiver Service Coordinator We offer $70k - $80k 1st year po- Approximately 2 miles south of 100x1000 area with truck docks. required. Dependable, ethical ap- position(s) available in Grant and tential. Cash Bonuses, Incredible Keyser, Rt. 972. 4/5BR, 2BA, FOR RENT Large outdoor storage area sur- plicants required. To apply: go to Hardy Counties. 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Owner 6310. 8/5 *PAINTING ROOFS* 25 years direct care assistance to persons Creek, WV 26743 or by e-mail to or position available for substance will finance with 10% down. 304- experience. Houses, Interior, with personal needs and limited [email protected] on or be- Continued on page 5 Highland Trace Realty, Inc . Start Your New Career PO Box 307, 200 E. Main Street, Wardensville, WV 26851 BAYRIDGE GREENE APARTMENTS IN KEYSER, WV: Leasing WEST VIRGINIA beginning August 2015. Offering 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms. Starting at Charlotte Bowman, Broker $509. Includes: Stove and Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS John B. Bowman, Associate Broker and Washer and Dryer hook-ups. Water, Sewer and Trash included. Electric heat with Central Air. Housing Vouchers accepted. Pets are NOW HIRING welcome (restrictions apply). Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 4pm. 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Rentals and Real Estate: Notice: errors in advertisements; only one corrected classified insertion can be printed at no charge, so immediate notification regarding incor- All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limita- rect classified advertisements is required. The Moorefield Examiner reserves the right to be an unlawful employment practice, unless tion, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, martial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such based on bonafide occupational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security regulations established by the United preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 5B Classifieds Legal Advertisements Continued from page 4 BENSENHAVER/VANCE Re- Saturday, August 8, 2015. There abuse treatment facility Sat & Sun union. Sunday, July 26. 1PM. will be a $10.00 set up fee, bring TRUSTEE’S SALE OF reservations, covenants, conditions, ease- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT 8am-midnight Every other week- Brighton Park. Come and enjoy your own tables. Call 304-257- VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ments and rights of way, contained in, pro- OF TRANSPORTATION end. High School diploma or GED the day. 7/25 4233, ext. 225 if interested. 8/1 By virtue of the authority vested in your vided for or reserved in any and all prior Division of Highways undersigned trustee by virtue of that cer- instruments in chain of title. Same shall be NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS required. CDL required or will- HELMICK AND WHETZEL CHURCH YARD SALE, Soup tain Deed of Trust dated the 25th day of incorporated into the Deed of Conveyance Bids will be received electronically by ing toobtain one upon hire. Back- Family Reunion. It’s time again and Bake Sale--Saturday, August January 2014, and of record in the Office to the high bidder of the sale referenced the West Virginia Department of Transpor- of the Clerk of the County Commission of herein. Specifically subject real estate will tation, Division of Highways through the ground check required. Depend- for another fun-filled family re- 1 at Moorefield Assembly of God Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed of be conveyed subject to the Declaration of Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx. Church, 139 Chipley Lane. 8am- Trust Book 280, at Page 425, executed by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of com) and by the sealed proposals (only able, ethical applicants required. union. We will be getting together Anthony C. Crone, to secure the payment Trout Pond Subdivision dated March 29, when prequalification is waived) being To apply: go to our career page with relatives and friends. Satur- 2pm. Also chilidogs, hotdogs, cof- of that certain negotiable promissory note 1983, and is of record in said Clerk’s Office received at its office in Building 5, Room fee, soda/water for sale. 8/1 described therein, payable to the order of in Deed Book 174, at Page 589. A-748, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, at www.some.org and click on the day, August 1st, 12:00pm. Hardy Capon Valley Bank, a West Virginia Bank- The tract or parcel of real estate being Charleston, West Virginia until August search icon to locate this position. County Rod and Gun Club. Bring ing Corporation, at its address of P.O. Box offered for sale herein is improved by a 4, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.(Eastern Standard 119, Wardensville, WV 26851, and signed modern dwelling house situate thereon. Time). The bids will be downloaded and/or Follow the instructions to com- a covered dish and join the fun. 8/1 July 24th and 25th, Beginning by the said Anthony C. Crone, as maker The hereinbefore advertised tract or opened and publicly thereafter for the con- plete your on-line application. 7/29 BAYSE REUNION at Mathias at 8am. Household items, Adult and default having occurred in the pay- parcel of real estate will be conveyed unto struction of the following project(s): ment of the said negotiable Promissory the highest bidder by special warranty ------Community Center. July 26th, clothing (brand name, excellent Note secured by the Deed of Trust set forth Deed from your undersigned trustee. Call: 011 condition), and boys clothing. hereinabove, and the said Capon Valley Real estate taxes on the real estate the Contract: 1432802 NOTICE 1pm. 7/25 Bank, as the holder of said note, having subject of this sale notice shall be paid State Project: S316-55/20-0.95 00 SEPTIC TANKS Pumped M & M 1696 SR 55, Moorefield--driveway notified the undersigned substitute trustee by the owner or beneficial holder of the Federal Project: ACST-5520(002)D across from Moorefield Middle in writing to do so, said trustee, by virtue negotiable promissory note referred to Description: Septic Service. Call 304-257-3191. YARD SALE of that certain document entitled Appoint- herein for all those taxes coming due to RESURFACING School. 7/24 tfn FLEA MARKET at Grant Reha- ment of Substitute Trustee dated February and through the Spring of 2015, and the SPRING AVE-FT RUN RD YARD SALE 214 Sions Street. 12, 2015, and of record in the Office of the high bidder shall be responsible for the CR 55/20-CR 23/2 REUNIONS bilitation and Care Center, 4-7pm, Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy taxes that become due in the Fall of 2015 COUNTY: HARDY July 24 and 25, 8am-? Cancelled if County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust and henceforth without regard to in whose ------rain. 7/25 Book 286, at Page 734, will offer for sale name they are assessed. Proposals will be received from prequal- at public auction to the highest bidder, the The Trustee shall be under no duty to ified and West Virginia licensed contractors YARD SALE: Friday, July 24th following described tract or parcel of real cause any existing tenant or person oc- only except that on Federal-Aid Projects a estate, at the front door of the Courthouse cupying subject real estate to vacate said contractors’ license is not required at time from 8:00-5:00 and Saturday, July in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, real estate. of bid, but will be required before work can 25th from 8:00-1:00. The corner on All costs for Deed preparation and trans- begin. Registration is required with the De- WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015 fer stamps shall be paid by the purchaser. partment of Administration, Division of Pur- of South Elm Street and Clements AT 2:00 P.M. In the event that there are Federal Tax chasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Street. 7/25 all that certain tract or parcel of real es- Liens of record against the real estate Article 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia tate containing 2.587 acres, more or less, the subject of this sale notice, the United Code. All contractors submitting bids on together with any and all rights, rights of States Government shall have the right project (s) must include one of the follow- way, structures, minerals, easements, im- to redeem the real estate within 120 days ing forms properly executed with each pro- provements and appurtenances thereunto from the date of said sale or a period allow- posal: Proposal Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s belonging, lying and being situate in Lost able for redemption, whichever is longer. Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or River District, Hardy County, West Virginia, The physical address of the real estate 5% of total bid, whichever is greater. identified as Lot B-22 (B Twenty-Two) of being offered for sale herein is that of 715 *These are projects on which any con- Trout Pond Subdivision, and being more Honeymoon Hollow Road, Lost River, WV tractor with a Category “W” Prequalifica- particularly bounded and described on a 26810. tion Rating may be eligible to bid. Plat of Section B of Trout Pond Subdivision TERMS: A $10,000.00 deposit is re- The West Virginia Department of Trans- prepared by Frank A. Whitacre, LLS 506, quired on day of sale and the balance to be portation, Division of Highways reserves which said Plat is of record in the Office paid in cash at closing. Closing is to occur the right to defer, delay or postpone the of the Clerk of the County Commission of at the office of your undersigned trustee date for receiving and publicly opening Hardy County, West Virginia, in Map Book at 204 North Elm Street, across from the proposals for any project designated in 3, at Page 14. Reference is hereby made Courthouse, in Moorefield, Hardy County, this advertisement, without the necessity of to said Plat and to Lot B-22 situate thereon West Virginia, at a date and time to be mu- renewing such advertisement. All bidders for a more particular description of the tually agreed upon between the trustee holding valid bidding proposals will be tract or parcel of real estate offered for sale and the high bidder, which said date and notified of such deferment, delay or post- herein. time shall not exceed twenty (20) days ponement and the date that proposals will And being the same tract or parcel of from the date of sale. Failure to close in ac- be received and publicly opened. real estate in which an interest therein was cordance with the terms herein shall result The West Virginia Department of Trans- conveyed unto Anthony C. Crone by that in the forfeiture of the deposit. Purchaser portation, Division of Highways hereby certain Deed from Telsa M. Crone dated may elect to pay the entire purchase price notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively January 16, 2014, and of record in the Of- on day of sale. insure that in any contract entered into fice of the Clerk of the County Commission Prospective bidders are invited to con- pursuant to this advertisement, minority of Hardy County, West Virginia in Deed tact your undersigned trustee or Capon business enterprises will be afforded full Book 330, at Page 193. Reference is here- Valley Bank, prior to the day of sale with opportunity to submit bids in response to by made to the said aforementioned Deed regard to any and all questions that might this invitation and will not be discriminated for any and all pertinent purposes. arise. against on the grounds of race, color, reli- The tract or parcel of real estate being Jack H. Walters, Trustee gion, sex or national origin in consideration offered for sale herein is being offered for WALTERS & HEISHMAN, PLLC for an award. sale, subject to any and all restrictions, P.O. Box 119, Moorefield, WV 26836 WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF (304) 530-6618 TRANSPORTATION H. Junior Wilson Division of Highways, Auctioneer Robert Pennington 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 3c Deputy State Highway Engineer - Pro- gramming and Planning 7/15, 7/22 2c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME OF Linda Wilkins to Linda Whetzel Circuit Court Case No: 15-P-2 NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of August, 2015 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, Linda Wilkins will apply by Petition to the Circuit Court of Hardy Coun- ty, WV, at the Courthouse thereof in the City of Moorefield for the entry of an Order by said Court changing the name from Linda Wilkins to Linda Whetzel. Any person who has objection to the change of said name for any reason may appear at the time and place set forth above and shall be heard in opposition to such change. The publication shall con- tain a provision that the hearing may be rescheduled without further notice or pub- lication. Given under my hand this 13th day of July, 2015. Kimberly Hartman Hardy County Circuit Clerk By Kelly Shockey 7/22 1c 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Legal Advertisements

production. Those who do not submit bids day of March, 1984, and of record in the Of- shall be responsible for paying the record- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS will forfeit deposit unless sets are returned Notice of Request for Proposal (RFP) TRUSTEE’S SALE OF fice of the Clerk of the County Commission ing costs and also the tax on the privilege The South Branch Career and Technical in good condition at least five (5) days be- VALUABLE REAL ESTATE of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed of transferring real property (the cost of the Center Administrative Council, Petersburg, fore the bid date. Other Subcontractors WorkForce West Virginia, a division of The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by Book No. 181, at Page 1, to which deed tax stamp to be affixed to the deed). The WV will receive bids for Renovations to and suppliers may obtain documents at the Department of Commerce, announces virtue of the authority vested in him by that reference is hereby made for a more par- purchasers shall be responsible for pay- South Branch Career and Technical Cen- their expense from Charleston Blueprint, the availability of U.S. Department of Labor certain Deed of Trust, dated April 8, 1999, ticular description of said real estate and ment of all real estate taxes. ter until 1:30 p.m., local prevailing time on Charleston, WV, 304-343-1063. These sets National Dislocated Worker Grant Funds and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk for any and all other pertinent purposes. The subject property will be sold in “AS August 13, 2015, at South Branch Career or partial sets of documents are not refund- for 2015 Severe Storm/Flooding clean-up of the County Commission of Hardy Coun- Reference is specifically made to the de- IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall and Technical Center, Petersburg, WV, at able. 2015 Severe Storms and Flooding affect- ty, West Virginia, in Book No. 148, at Page scription and plat of survey recorded in the be under no duty to cause any existing ten- which time and place all bids will be pub- Each Bidder must be registered with the ing (29) counties, as indicated in FEMA 207 and re-recorded in Book No. 254, at Hardy County Clerk’s Office at Deed Book ant or person occupying the subject prop- licly opened and read aloud. West Virginia Department of Tax and Reve- Declaration 4210-DR, FEMA Declaration Page 581, Dawson B. Wilson did convey 166, at Page 295 for a particular descrip- erty to vacate said property. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference nue prior to the time and date for Receipt of 4219-DR, and FEMA Declaration 4220- unto Jeffrey R. Roth, Trustee(s), certain real tion of the real estate conveyed hereby. TERMS: $3,500.00 in cash and/or certi- for General Contractors has been sched- Bids in order for his Bid to be considered. DR, West Virginia counties affected are as property described in said Deed of Trust; This conveyance also includes a right- fied funds as deposit with the balance due uled for August 3, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at the Each Bidder’s registration certificate num- follows: Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, and the beneficiary has elected to ap- of-way 30 feet in width leading from said and payable within 30 days of the day of Board of Education office. A site visit will ber shall be written in the space provided Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson, point Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute State Secondary Route No. 23/10 through sale. be conducted following the meeting. on the Form of Proposal. Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee dated the Trout Run Subdivision along the west FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that The contract documents including All bidders are required to be licensed McDowell, Mingo, Monongalia, Putnam, July 27, 2010 and recorded in the afore- side of the parcel being herein conveyed there are Federal Tax Liens against the plans and specifications are on file at the to perform work in the State prior to sub- Raleigh, Ritchie, Roane, Summers, Tyler, said Clerk’s office; and default having been for ingress and egress as more particularly property, the United States would have Office of the Board of Education; Office mitting a bid for this project as required by Upshur, Wayne, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, made under the aforementioned Deed of set forth in the aforesaid deed and the plat the right to redeem the property within a of Williamson Shriver Architects, 717 Big- Chapter 21, Article 11, of the Code of West Wood, and Wyoming counties. Trust, and the undersigned Substitute attached thereto. period of 120 days from the date of such ley Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302; WV; Virginia. Each Bidder’s Contractor license Complete details are available online Trustee having been instructed by Wells For purposes of Section 4, Article 1, sale or the period allowable for redemption Pittsburgh Builder’s Exchange, Pittsburgh, number shall be written in the space pro- at www.workforcewv.org under the Public Fargo Bank, N.A. to foreclose thereunder, Chapter 38, of the West Virginia Code, as under local law, whichever is longer. PA; Ohio Valley Construction Employer’s vided on the Form of Proposal. Notices Tab, entitled NDWG Funding. A will offer for sale at public auction at the amended, any notice of trustee’s sale, or Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Council, Inc., Wheeling, WV; Contrac- The South Branch Career and Technical public meeting to discuss the Request front door of the Hardy County Courthouse any other notice referred to in this deed of Trustee may postpone the sale by public tor’s Association of WV, Charleston, WV; Center Administrative Council, Petersburg, for Proposal (RFP) process will be held in Moorefield, West Virginia, on trust, shall be mailed to the grantor herein announcement at the time and place des- Kanawha Valley Builders Association, WV reserves the right to reject any or all August 5, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at August 6, 2015 at 12:45 PM at the address hereinafter set forth, or such ignated or by posting a notice of the same, Charleston, WV; Construction Employers bids. WorkForce West Virginia Career Center the following described real estate, to- other address as may be subsequently and act by agent in the execution of the Association of NC WV, Fairmont, WV; Park- A satisfactory bid bond furnished by 1321 Plaza East Charleston, WV. Atten- gether with its improvements, easements given to the holder of the indebtedness in sale. The parties secured by the Deed ersburg/Marietta Contractors Association, a solvent surety company authorized to dance is required at this bidder’s confer- and appurtenances thereunto belonging, writing by the grantor herein, which said of Trust reserve the right to purchase the Parkersburg, WV; Associated Builders, do business in the State of West Virginia, ence in order to submit a proposal. If for situate in Capon District, Hardy County, address is as follows: property at such sale. Hagerstown, MD. in an amount equal to five (5%) of the to- any reason you cannot attend in person, West Virginia, and more particularly de- Dawson B. Wilson SENECA TRUSTEES, INC. tal amount of bid, payable to the South you may send a local representative who scribed as follows: P.O. Box 523, Wardensville, WV 59851 5000 Coombs Farm Drive, Suite 104 Copies of the documents may be ob- Branch Career and Technical Center Ad- cannot be representing any other agency, All that certain tract or parcel of real es- At the time of the execution of the Deed Morgantown, WV 26508 tained by General Contractors by deposit- ministrative Council, shall be submitted on your behalf. tate containing 4.004 acres, more or less, of Trust, this property was reported to have (304) 413-0044 ing $100.00 with the Architect for each set with each Bid. Any questions may be referred to Amber together with the mobile home situate an address of: HC 63 Trout Run Road, (304) 292-2918 of documents so obtained. Contractors Each (The) successful bidder will be Jackson, Employment Service Division, at thereon and permanently affixed thereto Wardensville, WV 26851 aka HC 63 Box Toll free: (888) 534-3132 may obtain two (2) sets of documents; required to furnish a satisfactory Perfor- (304) 558-8414 or Amber.D.Jackson2@ and made a part of the real estate being 304AA Wardensville, WV 26851. Reference File No. 13700 Mechanical and Electrical Subcontractors mance Bond and Payment Bond and the wv.gov. Martha Craig-Hinchman, Assistant herein conveyed together with all other im- The referenced real estate will be con- 7/22, 7/29 2c may obtain one (1) set of documents. The fee for same shall be included in their bid. Director, Employment Service Division, at provements, easements, rights-of-way and veyed with no covenants of warranty, amount of the deposit will be refunded to No bid may be withdrawn after the (304) 558-8414 or Martha.L.Craig-Hinch- appurtenances thereunto belonging, situ- and subject to all covenants, restrictions, each actual bidder who returns the plans scheduled closing time for the receipt of [email protected]. ate about one-half mile south of the Town easements, rights of way and reservations and specifications in good condition bids for at least thirty (30) days. Please contact Amber Jackson at (304) of Wardensville, on the east side of State which may be a matter of record in the within ten (10) days after the date of open- THE SOUTH BRANCH CAREER AND 558-8414 [email protected], Secondary Route 23/10 known as Back aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ing bids. The deposits will be refunded if TECHNICAL CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE or Norman Steenstra at (304) 558-8414 Road, in Capon District, Hardy County, ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, documents are returned in good condition; COUNCIL [email protected] to register West Virginia. This is the same real estate including, without limitation, liens for real otherwise, deductions will be made in an Tracy Chenoweth, Secretary for the Bidder’s Conference. conveyed unto the Grantor herein by Larry estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and amount not to exceed the actual cost of re- 7/22, 7/29 2c 7/22, 7/29 2c A. Anderson, et ux, by deed dated the 20th sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale

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Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 Or call (304) 530-6397 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7B Potomac Valley and Jefferson W.Va.’s First Hard Cidery Presses Forward Continued from page 2B out at second. ended the game as Potomac Valley Jefferson County scored an- held on for the win. other run in the fourth inning and By Dawn Nolan meadery one day,” Lewis said. because of its risky fermentation Bennett describes their meads In the second game, Jefferson kept the shutout until two outs left The Charleston Gazette “It’s always been a dream of ours.’’ process. as much drier than others in the County pushed through the rain to in the fifth inning. Bennett was the one responsible “Nobody in the commercial market, and not as sweet. score in the first inning. Schoonover came in as the relief (AP) - West Virginia will soon for bringing cider into the picture. market is doing this right now that “We feel they could even stand Bayliss and Oliver singled off pitcher and Strawderman moved get a taste of hard cider from the “I’ve been making it since I was we’ve found anywhere,” Bennett up to other styles of wine,’’ Ben- to catcher with Jefferson County said. Potomac Valley pitcher Jestin Cos- state’s only cidery, thanks to two 12 years old,” Bennett said. nett said. going down on three grounders to “There’s a little leeway in there ner to get the nightcap started. former college friends turned “Where I lived (in Highland “You could have some of our Williams. to lose a batch, and wild fermenta- French plated Bayliss on an er- business partners. County, Virginia), it was a really McDonald hit an RBI single tion lacks consistency,” he added. meads with dinner.’’ ror, then Williams made a spin- Josh Bennett and Will Lewis traditional thing. Everybody had a to left field plating Smith (field- But that doesn’t bother them. Each of the ciders will have an ning move for a groundout. have started Hawk Knob Hard Ci- cider barrel in the cellar, and we’d er’s choice) off pitcher Desmond “We feel that this product alcohol content between 7 and 9 A fielder’s choice rundown with der and Mead in the former Watt’s make between five to eight barrels Grimes, 8-1. should be seasonally different, just percent, and the meads will range a throw by Harman to catcher Wil Roost Vineyard in Lewisburg, af- a year.” Jefferson County added five like wine is,” Bennett said. “That’s between 12 and 14 percent. Schoonover forced Oliver back to ter receiving federal and state li- Unlike what he makes now, runs in the sixth inning. Bennett said that cider was ``pret- why wine has vintages. This is just “We are much higher than a lot third base. censes. Burch hit a leadoff single, then ty unrefined,’’ but definitely still as complex and as variant from out there,’’ Bennett said. The inning ended on a double The two met while studying hor- stole second and reached around ticulture at West Virginia Univer- drinkable. season to season as wine should play from Strawderman to Wil- “We’re also not adding sulfite as to third on a passed ball. sity in 2006. Lewis was interested “We didn’t use a lot of science, be.” liams to Martinez. of yet or not adding natural flavor- After a strikeout, Burch scored in brewing his own beer, but a Bel- but it was still a pretty tasty bever- Bennett and Lewis are also Grimes made a diving catch on ing. It is straight product.’’ on a passed ball. gian professor suggested, and later age,” he said. planning to release three other a line drive by Smith, then Straw- styles of ciders: a “straightfor- The cider is made from apples Schoonover issued two walks to taught him, to make mead - honey Bennett and Lewis pulled inspi- derman was given a walk by Burch ward” cider made from a blend of grown at Morgan Orchard in Mor- load the bases, then Bayliss hit an wine. ration from Bennett’s experience and a double play squashed an at- heirloom and heritage variety ap- gan County, and as well as Ben- RBI groundout. “He said it was a little easier and and came up with Hark Knob tack. nett’s farm in Pocahontas County. Another walk loaded the bases you don’t need as much equip- Wild Fermented Barrel Aged Still ples called Appalachian Standard; Bayliss hit an RBI single plating and a ricochet off Strawderman ment,” Lewis explained. “Being a Cider. a carbonated, elderberry-infused Some of the honey is currently cider; and a dry, hopped cider. Ty Carroll who had been walked. plated a run. poor college student, that sounded “We wanted one that was truly coming from out of state, but Ben- “A lot of these ciders that are The inning ended on a running like a more ideal situation.” traditional,’’ Bennett said. “It is nett and Lewis hope to change French hit a two-RBI single for out on the market right now are turn and catch by Smith. Bennett was also interested in not carbonated because people that. a 13-1 advantage. being marketed to the craft brew Whetzel and Williams were is- the idea and they began working weren’t drinking carbonated cider “We’re trying to use nothing but In the bottom of the sixth, Har- drinkers,” Bennett said. sued walks with one out, but no on their own beverages together 100 years ago.” West Virginia-grown products,’’ man’s hit made a wicked hop over “A hopped cider is kind of a nice one scored on a fielder’s choice by the second baseman with two outs and thinking about the future. Besides its lack of carbonation, Bennett said. segue into cider from beer.” Harman and a Rhodes flyout. before a strikeout ended the game. “Even back then we kind of Bennett said this particular cider is “And we’re willing to work with Bennett said the cider business Jefferson County heaped on the Potomac Valley picked up two talked about starting a cidery or exclusive to Hawk Knob, probably any size producer to get it that itself is hopping, and he’s sur- scoring in the third with five runs wins on Sunday. prised that other people haven’t way,’’ he added. and a 7-0 advantage. An epic comeback for Potomac gotten in on the action. Hawk Knob is operating under Burch doubled to start it off, Valley came against Mt. Airy. “Right now, all of the states a farm winery license, which will then McKee hit into a fielder’s Mt. Airy cruised to a 10-0 ad- around us are taking advantage of allows them to self-distribute. The choice with the tag not in time. vantage in the first inning and held the cider market,” he said. two friends are hopeful that they’ll Carroll hit an RBI single, then a 13-3 lead after four innings. “It kind of shocked us that we’re be able to start distributing their Grimes reached first on a bunt However, Potomac Valley re- the first one in West Virginia. We products to restaurants and local with no throw made as the base sponded in a big way taking the checked with the (Alcohol Bever- pubs within the next two to three was empty. game 14-13 in extra innings (10). age Control Administration), and An error scored one run as the Extra innings was forced as I looked around online.’’ months. ball was dropped in right field, Schoonover plated two runs in the Hawks Knob is being promoted “We’ll self-distribute for the first then Bayliss connected on a two- as a cidery, but Bennett and Lewis year or two,’’ Bennett said. “We’re seventh inning on a single with two run producing double in the left are also working on five different pretty small-scale now.” outs and two strikes. field gap. types of dry meads including a That doesn’t mean that they Rhodes scored the winning run A rundown on a fielder’s choice in the 10th inning on a grounder to straight mead; a Cyser, made with plan to stay that way. allowed a run to score before an second by Strawderman. apple juice; a rose petal-infused “We do have visions of scaling out was made. Potomac Valley shutout King- mead; a blueberry mead; and an up considerably from where we’re elderberry mead. Strawderman made a diving wood 10-0 to improve to 15-14 at, but at the same time, we don’t “We’re definitely wanting to get catch and a groundout got Po- overall. want to, 10 years from now, be the mead out there since it’s not as tomac Valley out of the frame. Holden Sions was stellar on the well known,” Bennett said. making something that’s just in a A single by Strawderman with mound having a no-hitter through “It is experiencing its largest re- six-pack out there the same every two outs, was followed by a pickoff five innings before Kingwood surgence in brewing in reported year,’’ Bennett said. “We want it to error with the ball going past first broke the ice with two hits in the history and was man’s first fer- remain a small-batch craft prod- base, but recovered in time for the sixth inning. mented beverage.” uct.”

Potomac Valley Post 64-78’s Wil Schoonover lost his helmet during a steal against Jefferson County, avoiding the tag by Zach Burch.

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(AP) - Circuit Judge Phil Jordan plans to retire at the end of the year. Jordan has served as a judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit for 17 years. The circuit includes Grant, Mineral and Tucker counties. The West Virginia Supreme Court says Jordan notified Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin that he plans to retire on Dec. 31. Jordan’s term ends on Dec. 31, 2016. Tomblin will appoint a suc- cessor to serve the remainder of the term. The Supreme Court said Mon- day in a news release that Jordan founded the first Juvenile Re-En- try Court in the nation. The court was selected by the U.S. Depart- ment of Justice to be a national model.

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Nakaiden Green donated his Coach Pitch machine to Moore- field Little League President Mar- tin Kimble. On Saturday, July 4th, he com- pleted his two years in Coach Pitch Baseball. He has been Coached by DA Arbaugh and Eric Linville for the past three years, they started together with T-Ball and now they will be moving to Minor League Baseball next year. Nakaiden is ac- companied by his Coaches DA Ar- baugh, & Eric Linville and team- mate Brock Linville.

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Moorefield Major Softball Continued from page 1B Summersville defeated Beckley 11-1 and Baileysville 14-4. Grant County defeated District 1 champion Barboursville 7-2 in the Bracket B division, then lost to District 3 champion Mountaineer (Charleston) 7-0. Grant County beat Barbours- ville 8-1 to advance as the runner- up in bracket B and Mountaineer advanced to the state semifinals as the bracket B champion. Mooorefield faced Grant Coun- ty in the state semifinal on Mon- day evening, while Mountaineer played Milton. Moorefield Major Softball out- scored opponents 35-0 in the first two games of the state tournament. The roster for Moorefield Ma- jor Softball includes: Lauren Arbaugh, Jenna Biggs, Hanna Carlson, Kennedie Hinger, Tori Humphries, Madison McGregor, Cassie Mooney, Gracie O’Neill, Hannah Ratliff, Anna Riggleman, Alyson Simmons, manager Shel- don Arbaugh, plus coaches Jeremy Simmons and Scott Carlson. A Supplement to the Moorefield Examiner • July 22, 2015

Supporting the poultry industry | FiremEn’s Carnival & Parade | Tri-county fair | Civil War Trail 2 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 15 Fauxltry Festival Other Fairs and Festivals Fauxl•try (fōl•trē) noun The events that remain despite the lack of a cohesive avian theme Central Central TieTie && LumberLumber Co.Co. To Visit this Summer For a full list of state events, visit www.wvfairsandfestivals.org Supporting the Poultry Industry Bold indicates a local festival Morgan County Fair Aug. 14-23 Though the 2015 Poultry Festival was canceled, us at the Moorefield Examiner felt it was important July 25-26 www.statefairofwv.com Morgan County Greenbrier County to still produce a publication to show support to the industry. In addition, many businesses in the area wished to show their support as well. You will see their messages throughout this supplement. Monongalia County Fair Rockingham County Fair July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 17-22 www.moncountyfair.org www.rockinghamcountyfair.com We could have filled it with the doom and gloom surrounding the spread of avian influenza, but Monongalia County Rockingham County, Va. elected instead to focus on the positive events happening in the area – such as the firemen’s parade and carnival, which is still happening as scheduled. You can keep up-to-date on the poultry news in Mineral County Fair Doddridge County Fair July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 18-22 the regular sections of the paper as news becomes available. In continuing with tradition, Mineral County www.doddridgecountyfair.com you will find some poultry recipes within these pages. Local People Serving Local People Doddridge County WV Blackberry Festival We look forward to next year’s festival and hope you enjoy what we have produced for 2015, July 30-Aug 1 Tucker County Fair 79 Hyde St., Moorefield www.wvblackberry.com Aug. 25-29 which we have elected to call the Fauxltry (foal-tree) Festival. Harrison County www.tuckercountyfair.com Tucker County Taylor County Fair (304) 530-5566 Aug. 10-15 Barbour County Fair www.taylorcountyfairwv.com Aug. 29-Sept. 5 Taylor County www.barbourcountyfair.com Come In a nd Let Us Show You Barbour County Our Greatest Line o f Building Materials For Your Home West Virginia Peach Festival July 31 - Aug. 2 Jackson’s Mill Jubilee Hampshire County Sept. 4-6 •Eastern Hardwood •Lumber •Paint & Sundries www.jacksonsmilljubilee.net •Power Tools •Building Materials (all types) •Shingles & Metal Jesus Fest Lewis County Roofing •Interior & Exterior Doors •Plumbing •Electrical Supplies Aug. 7-9 www.jesusfestwv.org WV Italian Heritage Festival •Vinyl Replacement Windows •Hardware •Vinyl Flooring Harrison County Sept. 4-6 •Screen Repair & Some Glass Door Light Replacement •Pool Supplies www.wvihf.com • We Cut Glass & Keys •We Cut and Thread Pipe •Window Repair Augusta Heritage Center Festival Harrison County Aug. 8 •Sporting Goods Section •We also sell hunting and fishing licenses www.augustaheritagecenter.org Randolph County Fair Randolph County Sept. 9-13 www.randolphcountyfairwv.com FREE The State Fair of West Virginia Randolph County DELIVERY of Building Materials

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Emily Sue Ours Harley Mariah Ours Petersburg Lions Club Petersburg Lions Club

Cheyenne Pitsenbarger Jacquelyn Watts Franklin Volunteer Fire Dept. Potomac Highlands Saddle Club 4 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 13 Turkey Recipe All-American Turkey Burgers

If grilling, grease grill. Preheat grill 1 package PERDUE® or broiler. Fresh Lean Ground Turkey (1 lb.) In medium bowl, mix turkey, Alternate Perdue Products: breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, PERDUE® salt and pepper; shape into 4 patties. Fresh Ground Chicken (1 lb.) Grill or broil for about 10 min- utes, flipping halfway through cooking time. Burgers are done 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs when a meat thermometer in- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce serted in center reaches 170° 1 teaspoon salt F. or juices run clear and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper burgers bounce back to the touch. About one minute before 4 slices American cheese burgers are done, top with cheese. Tri-County Fair Princesses 4 hamburger rolls Serve on roll with assorted condi- Lettuce, tomato slices, pickle chips, and onion slices, ments, if desired. if desired Source: www.Perdue.com/recipes

Haylea Michelle Ault Morgan Elizabeth Basye Jenni Lynn Bobo North Fork Ruritan Club Arkansaw Braves 4-H Club Kessel White Eagles 4-H Club

Karli Alexis Bowman Morgan Branson Sadie Brooke Carr Town and Country CEOS Peru Community Center VFW Post 6454

JoBeth Delawder Tara Michelle George Hadassh Lambert Moorefield VFW Post 9606 GMH Auxiliary GMH Auxiliary 12 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 5 Chicken Recipe PROUD Creamy TO BELONG Chicken TO THE Taquitos West Virginia Poultry Industry

Photo by Kathy Bobo

Tri-County Fair Breeder Division 8 ounces cream cheese Schedule of Events (Continued) P.O. Box 248, Baker, WV 26801 4 ounces diced green chiles 1/2 cup Sabra 8 p.m. Magician Mario Orsini 304-897-5655 Southwest Salsa 8:30 p.m. Cow Chip Bingo 3 green onions, 9 p.m. Pig Scramble diced (green 9 p.m. Parade Awards and white parts) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin THURSDAY, July 30 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 10 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Goat Show† Need Help 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building 2 cups shredded 5 p.m. 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show† rotisserie chicken 6 p.m. Pedal Power Contest** 1 cup shredded Updating pepper jack cheese 6 p.m. Rides to Open 1/3 cup minced cilantro 7 p.m. 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show† 10-12 small flour tortillas 7 p.m. Lawn Tractor Pull (6-inch) Your Poultry Spray olive oil FRIDAY, July 31 Preheat oven to 425ºF de- 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship† grees and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Skill-a-Thon/AG Olympics† Operation? non-stick liner. 4: p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building In large non-stick skillet 4 p.m. Pet Show ** over medium heat, add cream 5 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull – ring area cheese, diced green chiles, sal- sa, green onions, garlic, chili 6 p.m. Good Ole Country Games† powder, cumin, smoked paprika 6 p.m. Rides to Open Sions Equipment Co. Inc. and chipotle chile powder. Stir 7:30 p.m. Lamb/Goat Costume Contest† frequently until cream cheese is 8 p.m. Master Showmanship Competition Serving the Fine Poultry Producers of Hardy, Grant, Pendleton, Hampshire & Mineral Counties! melted and mixture is smooth. Remove mixture from heat and stir in chicken, pepper jack cheese and cilantro. SATURDAY, August 1 Poultry House Equipment Installations, Parts & Maintenance Add about 2 tablespoons 10 a.m. The Farmer’s Pull chicken mixture to each tortilla, 2 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Bldg. placing slightly off center and 12 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Awards† keeping mixture about 1 inch 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale† away from edge. Roll up tortilla 5 p.m. Rides to Open and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. 7 p.m. Auto Demolition Derby Gently mist taquitos with ol- 9 p.m. Release Exhibits E, F, G, H, I, J, K, Pageant 331 Clay Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 538-2346 ive oil and bake for about 15 WV Contractors License #WV003437 minutes, until lightly golden * Small Stage **Large Stage †Livestock Arena brown and edges are crisp. 6 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 11 Tri-County Fair Schedule of Events (Continued) 3 p.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship† 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building 6 p.m. Rides to Open 7 p.m. Pig Scramble 7:30 p.m. Queen Scholarship Pageant* 10 p.m. Release Breeding Cattle must be gone by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday

Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company 46

Josh Turner TUESDAY, JULY 28 10 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Lamb Show† 1 p.m. Breeding Sheep Show† 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Bldg 6 p.m. Muttin Bustin† 6 p.m. Rides to Open 7 p.m. Pig Scramble 8 p.m. Josh Turner Concert** ticket required

WEDNESDAY, July 29 7 -10 a.m. Market Hog and Goat Check-In 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship† 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Goat Showmanship† 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building 6 p.m. Parade 6 p.m. Rides to Open * Small Stage **Large Stage †Livestock Arena 10 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 7 2015 Fireman’s Carnival

July 22 - July 25 7-11 p.m. Moorefield Town Park

Games, Food, Bingo, Soda, Cotton Candy, Sno-Cones, and plenty of other entertainment Wednesday Night Brian Chase from radio station 100.1 “The Wolf” morning show will be broadcasting live at 6 p.m. Tri-County Fair Photo by Kathy Bobo with some surprises. July 25 – Aug. 1, 2015 Schedule of Events SATURDAY, JULY 25 4 p.m. Livestock Exhibitors Meeting/Clinic† We Support 8 a.m. Junior Horse Show 6 p.m. Vesper† 11:30 a.m. Horse Show 7 p.m. Jeff & Sheri Easter* 1 – 5 p.m. Enter Exhibits-- Dept. E, F, G, H, I, Art Work & Pageant 6 p.m. Tri-County Fair Horse Show Speed Games MONDAY, JULY 27 The Poultry 8 – 9:30 a.m. Check in Feeder Calf SUNDAY, JULY 26 10 a.m. Breeding Cattle Show† 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Check-In - Beef, Sheep, Rabbits 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show† * Small Stage **Large Stage †Livestock Arena Industry 1101.701.7 FFMM WWELDELD “The Local Station” Moorefield COUNTRY MUSIC AND THE INFORMATION YOU NEED! Fireman’s AM 690 WELD Parade

July 23 The Rock and Roll Hits of the 70s and 80s 6 p.m. Corner of Main St. & Winchester Ave. to Moorefield 103.7 FM WQWV Town Park Line up for the parade will be at 4:30 p.m. behind the Hardy SAM-FM Simply About Music County Public Library on Town Run Road. 8 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 9 McMechen House Hit the Trails – The Civil War Trails Confederate sympathizer Samuel A. McMechen opened his home to Confederate offi- cers when they came through Historic Markers Tell the Story Moorefield. Woodlawn James W. Wood served in the Hardy County has the most markers of any county in West Virginia 7th Virginia Cavalry in 1864 and often returned home to re- plenish his horses and recuper- ate from wounds. Visitors to Hardy County can stand where Union and Confederate soldiers met on the battlefield and visit the homes they used for hospitals and headquarters thanks to the Civil War Trails Program and 10 historic markers scattered across the county. Battle of Moorefield Old Fields - Union forces surprised a Confederate camp who had come from Romney to resupply in Moorefield Fremont’s Camp General John C. Fremont and 20,000 men arrived here in May, 1862, tired, wet from Battle of Moorefield marching in the rain, and al- Harness Road - When Union most out of provisions. Presi- soldiers surprised the Con- dent Lincoln urged Fremont to federate camp along the river, press on. many Confederates fled to the hills. Wardensville Imagine 20,000 men, under the command of General Fre- mont, marching in a pouring rain through this tiny town.

Moorefield Presbyterian Church 7 The church was used as a hos- pital by both Union and Con- 3 4 federate soldiers. Union sol- diers burned pews for firewood 9 and services were suspended between 1862 and 1865. Locations 10 1 2 Cemetery Hill 1 Fremont’s Camp Confederates captured more than 150 Union soldiers and supplies on the site currently 2 Wardensville known as Olivet Cemetery. In 5 1873 a Confederate monument to war dead was erected. 3 Moorefield Presbyterian Church

4 Cemetery Hill Mill Island The house owned by Felix and Sidney Seymour served 5 Mill Island 8 as a Confederate hospital. County records were stored 6 Mathias Homestead there because the county clerk 6 feared the courthouse would be burned. 7 McMechen House

8 Woodlawn Mathias Homestead John T. Mathias enlisted in Confederate service in 1861. 9 Battle of Moorefield (Old Fields) Both Union and Confederate forces used the house on their way to and from the Shenando- 10 Battle of Moorefield (Harness Road) ah Valley. 8 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 9 McMechen House Hit the Trails – The Civil War Trails Confederate sympathizer Samuel A. McMechen opened his home to Confederate offi- cers when they came through Historic Markers Tell the Story Moorefield. Woodlawn James W. Wood served in the Hardy County has the most markers of any county in West Virginia 7th Virginia Cavalry in 1864 and often returned home to re- plenish his horses and recuper- ate from wounds. Visitors to Hardy County can stand where Union and Confederate soldiers met on the battlefield and visit the homes they used for hospitals and headquarters thanks to the Civil War Trails Program and 10 historic markers scattered across the county. Battle of Moorefield Old Fields - Union forces surprised a Confederate camp who had come from Romney to resupply in Moorefield Fremont’s Camp General John C. Fremont and 20,000 men arrived here in May, 1862, tired, wet from Battle of Moorefield marching in the rain, and al- Harness Road - When Union most out of provisions. Presi- soldiers surprised the Con- dent Lincoln urged Fremont to federate camp along the river, press on. many Confederates fled to the hills. Wardensville Imagine 20,000 men, under the command of General Fre- mont, marching in a pouring rain through this tiny town.

Moorefield Presbyterian Church 7 The church was used as a hos- pital by both Union and Con- 3 4 federate soldiers. Union sol- diers burned pews for firewood 9 and services were suspended between 1862 and 1865. Locations 10 1 2 Cemetery Hill 1 Fremont’s Camp Confederates captured more than 150 Union soldiers and supplies on the site currently 2 Wardensville known as Olivet Cemetery. In 5 1873 a Confederate monument to war dead was erected. 3 Moorefield Presbyterian Church

4 Cemetery Hill Mill Island The house owned by Felix and Sidney Seymour served 5 Mill Island 8 as a Confederate hospital. County records were stored 6 Mathias Homestead there because the county clerk 6 feared the courthouse would be burned. 7 McMechen House

8 Woodlawn Mathias Homestead John T. Mathias enlisted in Confederate service in 1861. 9 Battle of Moorefield (Old Fields) Both Union and Confederate forces used the house on their way to and from the Shenando- 10 Battle of Moorefield (Harness Road) ah Valley. 10 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 7 2015 Fireman’s Carnival

July 22 - July 25 7-11 p.m. Moorefield Town Park

Games, Food, Bingo, Soda, Cotton Candy, Sno-Cones, and plenty of other entertainment Wednesday Night Brian Chase from radio station 100.1 “The Wolf” morning show will be broadcasting live at 6 p.m. Tri-County Fair Photo by Kathy Bobo with some surprises. July 25 – Aug. 1, 2015 Schedule of Events SATURDAY, JULY 25 4 p.m. Livestock Exhibitors Meeting/Clinic† We Support 8 a.m. Junior Horse Show 6 p.m. Vesper† 11:30 a.m. Horse Show 7 p.m. Jeff & Sheri Easter* 1 – 5 p.m. Enter Exhibits-- Dept. E, F, G, H, I, Art Work & Pageant 6 p.m. Tri-County Fair Horse Show Speed Games MONDAY, JULY 27 The Poultry 8 – 9:30 a.m. Check in Feeder Calf SUNDAY, JULY 26 10 a.m. Breeding Cattle Show† 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Check-In - Beef, Sheep, Rabbits 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Feeder Calf Show† * Small Stage **Large Stage †Livestock Arena Industry 1101.701.7 FFMM WWELDELD “The Local Station” Moorefield COUNTRY MUSIC AND THE INFORMATION YOU NEED! Fireman’s AM 690 WELD Parade

July 23 The Rock and Roll Hits of the 70s and 80s 6 p.m. Corner of Main St. & Winchester Ave. to Moorefield 103.7 FM WQWV Town Park Line up for the parade will be at 4:30 p.m. behind the Hardy SAM-FM Simply About Music County Public Library on Town Run Road. 6 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 11 Tri-County Fair Schedule of Events (Continued) 3 p.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship† 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building 6 p.m. Rides to Open 7 p.m. Pig Scramble 7:30 p.m. Queen Scholarship Pageant* 10 p.m. Release Breeding Cattle must be gone by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday

Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company 46

Josh Turner TUESDAY, JULY 28 10 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Lamb Show† 1 p.m. Breeding Sheep Show† 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Bldg 6 p.m. Muttin Bustin† 6 p.m. Rides to Open 7 p.m. Pig Scramble 8 p.m. Josh Turner Concert** ticket required

WEDNESDAY, July 29 7 -10 a.m. Market Hog and Goat Check-In 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship† 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Goat Showmanship† 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building 6 p.m. Parade 6 p.m. Rides to Open * Small Stage **Large Stage †Livestock Arena 12 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 5 Chicken Recipe PROUD Creamy TO BELONG Chicken TO THE Taquitos West Virginia Poultry Industry

Photo by Kathy Bobo

Tri-County Fair Breeder Division 8 ounces cream cheese Schedule of Events (Continued) P.O. Box 248, Baker, WV 26801 4 ounces diced green chiles 1/2 cup Sabra 8 p.m. Magician Mario Orsini 304-897-5655 Southwest Salsa 8:30 p.m. Cow Chip Bingo 3 green onions, 9 p.m. Pig Scramble diced (green 9 p.m. Parade Awards and white parts) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin THURSDAY, July 30 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 10 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Goat Show† Need Help 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder 4 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building 2 cups shredded 5 p.m. 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show† rotisserie chicken 6 p.m. Pedal Power Contest** 1 cup shredded Updating pepper jack cheese 6 p.m. Rides to Open 1/3 cup minced cilantro 7 p.m. 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show† 10-12 small flour tortillas 7 p.m. Lawn Tractor Pull (6-inch) Your Poultry Spray olive oil FRIDAY, July 31 Preheat oven to 425ºF de- 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship† grees and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Skill-a-Thon/AG Olympics† Operation? non-stick liner. 4: p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Building In large non-stick skillet 4 p.m. Pet Show ** over medium heat, add cream 5 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull – ring area cheese, diced green chiles, sal- sa, green onions, garlic, chili 6 p.m. Good Ole Country Games† powder, cumin, smoked paprika 6 p.m. Rides to Open Sions Equipment Co. Inc. and chipotle chile powder. Stir 7:30 p.m. Lamb/Goat Costume Contest† frequently until cream cheese is 8 p.m. Master Showmanship Competition Serving the Fine Poultry Producers of Hardy, Grant, Pendleton, Hampshire & Mineral Counties! melted and mixture is smooth. Remove mixture from heat and stir in chicken, pepper jack cheese and cilantro. SATURDAY, August 1 Poultry House Equipment Installations, Parts & Maintenance Add about 2 tablespoons 10 a.m. The Farmer’s Pull chicken mixture to each tortilla, 2 p.m. Exhibits Open Main Exhibit Bldg. placing slightly off center and 12 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Awards† keeping mixture about 1 inch 1 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale† away from edge. Roll up tortilla 5 p.m. Rides to Open and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. 7 p.m. Auto Demolition Derby Gently mist taquitos with ol- 9 p.m. Release Exhibits E, F, G, H, I, J, K, Pageant 331 Clay Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 538-2346 ive oil and bake for about 15 WV Contractors License #WV003437 minutes, until lightly golden * Small Stage **Large Stage †Livestock Arena brown and edges are crisp. 4 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 13 Turkey Recipe All-American Turkey Burgers

If grilling, grease grill. Preheat grill 1 package PERDUE® or broiler. Fresh Lean Ground Turkey (1 lb.) In medium bowl, mix turkey, Alternate Perdue Products: breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, PERDUE® salt and pepper; shape into 4 patties. Fresh Ground Chicken (1 lb.) Grill or broil for about 10 min- utes, flipping halfway through cooking time. Burgers are done 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs when a meat thermometer in- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce serted in center reaches 170° 1 teaspoon salt F. or juices run clear and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper burgers bounce back to the touch. About one minute before 4 slices American cheese burgers are done, top with cheese. Tri-County Fair Princesses 4 hamburger rolls Serve on roll with assorted condi- Lettuce, tomato slices, pickle chips, and onion slices, ments, if desired. if desired Source: www.Perdue.com/recipes

Haylea Michelle Ault Morgan Elizabeth Basye Jenni Lynn Bobo North Fork Ruritan Club Arkansaw Braves 4-H Club Kessel White Eagles 4-H Club

Karli Alexis Bowman Morgan Branson Sadie Brooke Carr Town and Country CEOS Peru Community Center VFW Post 6454

JoBeth Delawder Tara Michelle George Hadassh Lambert Moorefield VFW Post 9606 GMH Auxiliary GMH Auxiliary 14 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 3 Tri-County Fair Princesses (Continued)

Emily Sue Ours Harley Mariah Ours Petersburg Lions Club Petersburg Lions Club

Cheyenne Pitsenbarger Jacquelyn Watts Franklin Volunteer Fire Dept. Potomac Highlands Saddle Club 2 Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement • July 22, 2015 July 22, 2015 • Moorefield Examiner Special Supplement 15 Fauxltry Festival Other Fairs and Festivals Fauxl•try (fōl•trē) noun The events that remain despite the lack of a cohesive avian theme Central Central TieTie && LumberLumber Co.Co. To Visit this Summer For a full list of state events, visit www.wvfairsandfestivals.org Supporting the Poultry Industry Bold indicates a local festival Morgan County Fair Aug. 14-23 Though the 2015 Poultry Festival was canceled, us at the Moorefield Examiner felt it was important July 25-26 www.statefairofwv.com Morgan County Greenbrier County to still produce a publication to show support to the industry. In addition, many businesses in the area wished to show their support as well. You will see their messages throughout this supplement. Monongalia County Fair Rockingham County Fair July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 17-22 www.moncountyfair.org www.rockinghamcountyfair.com We could have filled it with the doom and gloom surrounding the spread of avian influenza, but Monongalia County Rockingham County, Va. elected instead to focus on the positive events happening in the area – such as the firemen’s parade and carnival, which is still happening as scheduled. You can keep up-to-date on the poultry news in Mineral County Fair Doddridge County Fair July 28-Aug. 1 Aug. 18-22 the regular sections of the paper as news becomes available. In continuing with tradition, Mineral County www.doddridgecountyfair.com you will find some poultry recipes within these pages. Local People Serving Local People Doddridge County WV Blackberry Festival We look forward to next year’s festival and hope you enjoy what we have produced for 2015, July 30-Aug 1 Tucker County Fair 79 Hyde St., Moorefield www.wvblackberry.com Aug. 25-29 which we have elected to call the Fauxltry (foal-tree) Festival. Harrison County www.tuckercountyfair.com Tucker County Taylor County Fair (304) 530-5566 Aug. 10-15 Barbour County Fair www.taylorcountyfairwv.com Aug. 29-Sept. 5 Taylor County www.barbourcountyfair.com Come In a nd Let Us Show You Barbour County Our Greatest Line o f Building Materials For Your Home West Virginia Peach Festival July 31 - Aug. 2 Jackson’s Mill Jubilee Hampshire County Sept. 4-6 •Eastern Hardwood •Lumber •Paint & Sundries www.jacksonsmilljubilee.net •Power Tools •Building Materials (all types) •Shingles & Metal Jesus Fest Lewis County Roofing •Interior & Exterior Doors •Plumbing •Electrical Supplies Aug. 7-9 www.jesusfestwv.org WV Italian Heritage Festival •Vinyl Replacement Windows •Hardware •Vinyl Flooring Harrison County Sept. 4-6 •Screen Repair & Some Glass Door Light Replacement •Pool Supplies www.wvihf.com • We Cut Glass & Keys •We Cut and Thread Pipe •Window Repair Augusta Heritage Center Festival Harrison County Aug. 8 •Sporting Goods Section •We also sell hunting and fishing licenses www.augustaheritagecenter.org Randolph County Fair Randolph County Sept. 9-13 www.randolphcountyfairwv.com FREE The State Fair of West Virginia Randolph County DELIVERY of Building Materials

T OOL R ENTAL Bobcat Track Loader with Attachments, Cement & Mortar Mixers, Generators, Paint Sprayers, Pressure Washers, Hot Pressure Washer, Mini-Excavator, Telescopic Lift, Post Hole Diggers, Walk Behind Brush Mowers, Power Tools, Air Nailer, Carpet Cleaner & Much More Also in Petersburg: 727 North Fork Hwy, Petersburg, WV (304) 257-1313 A Supplement to the Moorefield Examiner • July 22, 2015

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