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Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | VOLUME 126 • NUMBER 49 TWO SECTIONS • 16 PAGES 94¢ Santa Claus is Coming to Town Whether trains, sleighs or automobiles, Santa Claus knows how to ride in style. He visited Hardy County last week, making various stops, including Moorefield’s Christmas Tree Light- ing. See more pictures of his local stops on page 8A. Photo by Jean Flanagan

Home Incarceration, Weekend Jail And Prison Dominate Plea Bargains

By Jean A. Flanagan trolled substance. He pleaded guilty to “This is more than stupidity. It’s a flagrant sentencing on Jan. 23.” Moorefield Examiner one county of possession of a Schedule I disregard for the situation.” controlled substance and his sentence was Hardy County Prosecuting Attorney “My client doesn’t want to plead guilty C. Carter Williams, 22nd Circuit Court deferred. On Nov. 9, the Hardy County Lucas See argued Warwick needed to be unless he gets out of jail today,” attorney judge, ruled on plea agreements on Tues- Probation Office filed a petition to revoke evaluated by professionals. Lary Garrett said. day, Nov. 28 in Hardy County. his probation. “I would recommend a 60-day evalua- Garrett’s client, Kenneth M. Currence, Michael Haymond William M. Warwick, 19, of High View “I’ve only recently been hired and need tion,” he said. “He was arrested for deal- 41, of Romney, was indicted on one was in court to be sentenced on a petition time to evaluate the case,” said attorney ing drugs and in less than three months he count of possession with intent to deliver to revoke his probation. Dan James. “He’s only 19 years old. He is dealing drugs again.” a Schedule II controlled substance, one Warwick was indicted in June for one made a stupid decision. We don’t want a “The court has cause to revoke his di- count of delivery of the Schedule II con- count of possession with intent to deliver felony hanging around his neck.” version and I’m inclined to sentence him trolled substance and one count of deliv- a Schedule I controlled substance, and “Your client has squandered his op- today,” Williams said. “I will order a 60- ery of a Schedule I controlled substance. one count of delivery of a Schedule I con- portunity,” said Judge C. Carter Williams. day evaluation and will set the case for Continued on page 6

Michael Edward Haymond, 57, was captured by US Marshals near Augusta, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Haymond was a fugitive suspected sex offender wanted by authorities in Front Royal, Va and had been the subject of a large manhunt by local law enforcement and the U.S. Marshals Service. Haymond was wanted for two counts of rape of girls under the age of 13. In the early morning hours of Nov. 20, Haymond’s black Saturn Vue was found in the Clifford Hollow Scenic Overlook parking lot on Route 48 near Moore- field, with license plates removed. The investigation led to Haymond’s arrest 25 miles north of where his vehicle was found. The Hardy County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone for their tips and watchful eyes over the past few days. Haymond is now in custody with the U.S. Marshals at Potomac High- lands Regional Jail awaiting extradition back to Virginia. Photo by Carl Holcomb “This has been a great example of co- Members of the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company rescued an unidentified man after his car went over an embankment on Corridor H. ordination between local law enforce- Authority responded, as did the Hardy ment, US Marshals, and citizens show- By Jean A. Flanagan lane of Corridor H, traveled into the According to Hardy County 911, ing concern for their community,” said Moorefield Examiner westbound lane, crashed through the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Department, County Sheriff’s Department and the Hardy Sheriff Public Information Offi- guardrails and continued over the em- Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire Depart- West Virginia Division of Highways. cer David Maher. “Thanks again to all Shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. bankment. The crash was near the Upper ment, Fraley Ambulance Service and the A single, unidentified male occupant involved.” 27, a single vehicle left the eastbound Skaggs Run Road exit of the corridor. Hardy County Emergency Ambulance Continued on page 6 Helping Children Is Goal of Regional Foster Care Summit

By Jean A. Flanagan commitment,” said Joanna Kuhn, 108 South Fork Rd., site of the for- foster care because of parental summit. There will be presenta- summit is to raise awareness and Moorefield Examiner director of the Eastern Regional mer American Woodmark facility. substance abuse. tions about different ways mem- encourage more people to become Family Resource Network. “We Children are placed in foster “There is a tremendous short- bers of the community can help. foster parents, there are ways to What could I do that would posi- want people to come with their care when the courts have decided age of foster parents,” Kuhn said. The foster/adoption nonprofit help without making a monumen- tively impact a child? questions and their fears about it is not safe for them to remain at “It has been made worse by the Mission WV will share specific in- tal commitment. If you’ve ever asked this ques- foster care.” home. The statistics are staggering. exploding substance abuse issue. formation and answer frequently For example, Kuhn said, when a tion, the Region 3 Foster Care The summit is scheduled for There are nearly 5,000 West Vir- We want people to know there are asked questions. A foster care child is removed from their home, Summit can provide answers. Thursday, Dec. 14 at the ERFRN ginia children in foster care. Most many ways they can help a child.” mother and former foster child are the Child Protective Services work- “As a community, there are ways offices. It is from 10 a.m. until are between the ages of 6 and 15. Representatives from 15 coun- scheduled to speak. er must stay with the child until to help without making a huge noon and the offices are located at The majority, 39 percent, are in ties will be in attendance at the While the ultimate goal of the Continued on page 6

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WV BOE Heading Dear Editor, are working hard to do it before rise. But the estimates that are the most on people making less Well, here we are. As I write the official scoring from the Con- already out there all say the same than $10,000 … and produces sim- this on Friday morning, we are gressional Budget Office comes in thing. It gives big cuts to the rich; ply massive deficits. Wrong Way days or perhaps hours away from showing just how badly it will hurt big cuts to corporations; big cuts At this point some things are the Republican Party passing most Americans, just how much to hedge fund billionaires; a few perfectly clear. Republicans don’t their big tax bill. A bill that really it will help the rich and corpora- crumbs for the middle class that care that the economy is strong Someone needs to talk to the West Virginia State Board of hasn’t even been written yet. They tions, and how high the deficit will disappear over time, raises taxes Continued on page 3 Education. Several weeks ago that entity voted to cut back on the number of credits needed for high school graduation from 24 to 21. In addition the Board also recommended that the number of social studies required courses be reduced. machines? What if soldiers are Battlefields as conventionally We aren’t sure what planet the State Board is living on, but legions of youth trained on game defined are obsolete. America controllers from Xbox or PlaySta- must maintain an edge in control- from everything we’ve read the last thing West Virginia needs By is to dumb down the number of credits needed for graduation tion relaxing in hidden locations? ling that obsolescence, but our An article in the Wall Street DaviD O. Somewhere around fifty-five principal effort must be aimed at or to eliminate social science courses. Journal dated October 29, 2017 HeisHman years ago, I learned in Reserve Of- terrorism and weapons of mass de- In case you don’t know what social science courses are, written by Robert Wall. ficers Training Corp (ROTC) that struction. we’re talking about history and civics. There are a lot of A picture with the article. A the enemy was defeated when he Ultimate controller of terrorism grown adults who don’t know how the government works or man, apparently a soldier in uni- no longer had the will to fight or must be the computer. Informa- form, bent at the waist, holding a resist. There was lots of discussion why we have the system of checks and balances. Young people tion, data processing, analysis may camera or perhaps a smart phone, still make a mess of anything down about how to tell when that objec- stop much of terrorism before it are not voting which means they don’t understand why it’s im- close range. Object of his photo range with a stream of half inch tive was reached. Loser was the takes place. Still, it’s hard to see portant to vote. Such information is learned in civics classes. attempt is a mobile gun. slugs from it’s smoking muzzle. man, the military unit, the head- how terrorism alone can settle dif- Parents are not teaching their youngsters about history or The gun, a “Ma Deuce”, a Machine gun in the picture with quarters, the government, that first ferences to the point of deciding government because many of them don’t know enough or un- Browning, M2 .50 caliber machine Wall’s article is mounted on a mo- laid down their arms and declared winners and losers at government gun. The Ma Deuce fought the bile carrier. A small remote con- they would fight no more. That re- level. derstand enough to be able to do so. Or perhaps, they just end of World War I and every war trolled tracked vehicle, no taller sult was most likely brought about Weapons of mass destruction, don’t care. since. It’s likely the longest active- than the soldier photographing by actual or imminent death and nuclear warfare, can be the win- The only way we will learn about our country is to read and ly serving weapon in America’s ar- it. Vehicle carries no personnel to destruction. ning influence on a large scale. understand the past and not make the same mistakes again. senal. It has been ground mount- drive it or load and fire the weap- If my mobile remote controlled Delivery is certainly remote or sui- So we need civics and history classes in the schools. ed on tripods as a crew served on. Those folks, essential to it’s machine gun destroys your mobile cidal and the user has denied him- weapon. It has been mounted on operation, may be located behind remote controlled machine gun self access to the ground he has Think what would happen if we limit social science classes all sorts of armed aircraft and on a hill, or ten miles away or in an- it’s a victory, a “high five” event, destroyed. Any place resembling and our children do not fully understand the foundation of decks of most fighting boats and other country on another conti- but what’s to keep you from driv- a conventional battlefield would US government. We assume this may already be happening in ships the US Navy employs. nent. ing another one onto the field and disappear in a cloud of radioactive parts of the USA, based on the lack of understanding in both One of my favorite pictures of Mr. Wall’s article goes on at continuing the fight? Do technol- dust. adults and youngsters as to why we have such things as Checks my daughter, Hannah, shows her great length about all the remote- ogy and logistics alone begin to de- Probably ultimate weapon will standing on the seat of a five ton ly controlled hardware modern termine winners/losers? Do more be space based lasers. Near irre- and Balances in the 3 branches of our government. cargo truck at a practice range in fighting forces have available to machines with greater sophistica- sistible beam of light aimed with Apparently we have members of our State Board of Educa- Kosovo, her upper torso inside aid in destruction of enemies on tion deployed faster earn the vic- great precision at any small point tion who think social studies should not be a major part of the a steel ring mount behind a Ma the battlefield or in the air above tory? Is the man or government in space or on the ground. War curriculum in high school. They want to consolidate history Deuce. Barely strong enough to it. But what if there are no ene- with the last toy standing declared and destruction drive innovation. slam the breech open, she could mies on the battlefield, only their winner? classes. They want teachers to cover American history from the beginning (pre-Vikings) up to today in one year! When our children were in high school twenty-plus years ago, the history of the last century didn’t even get as far as Vietnam in From th e mooreFi e ld exam iner archives the year allotted. Can you imagine trying to cover the history of this nation from Native Americans until today in one year? Fifteen Years Ago building lost in the ’85 Flood. and Mrs. Thomas Barr, a son, Pat- Postmaster John Fisher found it December 4, 2002 Moorefield’s Council was- ne rick Scott…to Mr. and Mrs. Al- necessary to close post office win- There will be the option to replace World History with an The stage at the Moorefield gotiating with the Public Service bert Weatherholtz, a son. dows during the sorting of mail. elective. How will we ensure our children know about the rest Town Park was burned in what was District to sell them water. The George Hott was name PVC Mail, both incoming and outgoing of the world? thought to be due to arson. Council was also finalizing a trail- baseball coach of the year…Math- was so heavy that stopping to sell We’re beginning to wonder just how much bureaucrats want E. A. Hawse Continuous Care er ordinance. ias lost to Franklin 80-70…War- money orders or weigh packages The County Commission asked densville defeated Eastern Men- us to be ignorant about government so they can do whatever Center received the Quality delayed the process too much. Award from the American Health Extension Agent Dave Workman nonite 48-44, President Roosevelt ordered they please about educating our children or not teaching them Care Association along with five to prepare a proposal on Farm- the liquidation of the Works Proj- to think or not giving them a firm foundation in understand- of its sister facilities owned by land Preservation. Sixty Years Ago ects relief programs by Feb. 1 due ing our own country much less the world around us. AMFM. Floyd Mathias Pratt, 65, Keyser, December 4, 1957 to jobs increasing in the private It’s just plain wrong. Youngsters today need more than ever Crider’s Store, near the top of died Dec. 3…Ernest E. Martin, A mass public dinner meeting sector and men leaving to join the 73, Purgitsville, died Dec. 1…De- to understand our history, our government and to be able to Branch Mountain, was featured in was announced by the Board of war effort. “Goldenseal.” The Crider family lya Spitler Lofton, 74, Winchester, Education to hear the results of The War Production Board think through solving the problems that aren’t on a comput- had owned and operated the store died Nov. 30…Sadie Fink Straw- the state-wide survey of schools. banned the sale of whipping cream er or in a test tube. We strongly believe in the STEM system for 55 years. derman, 83, Mathias, died Nov. The Moorefield Lions and the to help with the butter shortage. which teaches science, technology, engineering and mathe- Gov. Bob Wise ordered all state 28…Ruth Koontz Liggett, 68, died Loyal Order of the Moose were G. V. Wolfe of Bass took over matics. But we also believe in teaching about the great writers agencies (except public educa- Dec. 4 in Elkins …Alonzo Frank- preparing to distribute Christmas the Valley News Agency. tion) to reduce spending by 3.4 lin Riggleman, 67, Purgitsville, baskets to needy families and painters and historians and musicians to balance out our Charles F. Sager, 58, Gore, died percent to help balance the bud- died Nov. 15. (corrected) Firemen were offering a reward in a fire at his home on Dec. 7… understanding of a good life and the world around us. get. He restricted hiring and can- Bonnie Lou Miller and Roger for the conviction of people who Clara Link, Arkansaw, died Dec. We understand the need to have training in today’s com- celled holiday parties at the Gov- James Brill were married Oct. had been calling in false alarms. 2…John Franklin Heishman, 73, 24 in Wardensville…Dr. Mary puter world and that students going on to college can pick ernor’s mansion. George Thomas Williams, 67, Baker, died Nov. 26…George S. Christine Maxwell and Ian Dalton Moses Britton Caldwell Wratch- Arlington, VA, died Nov. 29… Wilt had died in Winchester. up some of those courses there. But we really think it is im- Douglas Young were married on ford, 75, died Nov. 24…Jesse Don- Mary Simmons See, 88, died Dec. Hope O’Ferral Souder and Pvt. portant for high schools to offer a broader curriculum for all June 20. ald Jenkins, 72, Shepherdstown, 1…Violet Racey Huffman, 61, Kenneth Garrett were married students. died Nov. 23…H. Curtis Dolly, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Donnie died Nov. 27…Sophie Strawder- Oct. 17…marriage licenses were 87, Seneca Rocks, died Nov. 27… Crites, a son, Shawn Michael. This State Board of Education is on the wrong track if these man Miller, 78, Winchester, died issued to Gladys Virginia Shook Geneva Kohne Strawderman, 79, Nov. 27…George Harvey, 79, died policy changes are made. and Jesse Ray Cullers…to An- Winchester, died Nov. 22…Em- Forty-five Years Ago Nov. 27…Mary Ella Fishel, 73, nie Virginia Jenkins and Justin If you have any opinion about what is being proposed you ily “Kate” Shreve Halterman, 83, Harrisonburg, died Nov. 30. December 6, 1972 Reel… to Ann Lucile Neely and have only until Dec. 11 to comment online at wvde.state. Maysville, died Nov. 27…Betty Mary Louise Kiser and Ches- The three-week strike at Ray- Lawrence Blair Thrush. wv.us. Please take time to respond. Walters Mendolia, 66, Dearborn ter Burr Hiett were married Nov. gold Division of Boise Cascade Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heights, MI, died Nov. 27…Beu- was settled when workers agreed 28… Judith Ann Gridley and Rob- It took us some time to find a link and even then it wasn’t Pancake, a son. lah Rexrode Sherman, 90, Fisher, to a $2.5 million package over the ert Ashby Wilson were married clear. Perhaps if the WV Board of Education promoted better Citizens donated money to the died Nov. 29. next three years. Nov. 19. writing skills as well as history? winning football team for jackets. Matt Vandevander and Jill Moorefield’s Volunteer Fire Born to Mr. and Mrs. Brimlow

In the meantime if you want to send comments on Board Freeman were married Oct. 15. Company was to break ground for Day, a son, Ronnie Wade…to Mr. Policy 2510 the old fashioned way, send them to: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan a new $50,000 fire house on Kuyk- and Mrs. Jack Rexroad, a son, Ninety Years Ago Dr. Lou Maynus, Assistant State Superintendent Weatherholt, a son, Matthew Al- endall Lane. Jackie Murrain. December 8, 1927 lan. Masonic officers were John Div. of Teaching and Learning, W. Va. Department of Edu- Hoy Dove was elected presi- After defeating Williamstown dent of the PVC. Seventy-five Years Ago Fisher, WM, Roy Wilson, SM, Al- cation 41-7, Moorefield was heading, for Calvin Ray Hassler, 29, Harri- December 9, 1942 bert Leatherman, JW, A. Vermily- Capitol Building 6, Room 603 the seventh time, to the state foot- sonburg, died Dec. 5 in an elec- December 11 was the first day ea, Sec., and G. W. Trumbo, Treas. 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East ball championship in Wheeling. trical accident at the Baker Farm for 18 year old males to register Clarence Beam, Baker, was em- Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0330 on Caledonia…Charles Warner for military service. ployed in Pennsylvania. Thirty Years Ago G. S. May of Mathias was em- E-Mail Address: [email protected] Keller, 31, Winchester, died in a Farm machinery rationing be- December 9, 1987 shooting accident Dec. 3…David came permanent Nov. 28. ployed near Morgantown. Fax No.: (304) 558-1834 The Peru Community Center Matthew Ladd, 3, Beltsville, MD, M. A. Bean spoke to the Li- Anthony Funkhouser moved told the County Commission that died Dec. 1. ons Club about the development into Angus Gochenour’s tenant a mechanics lien had been filed Born to Mr. and Mrs. Buddy of the automobile in this area. house near Baker. M OOREFIELD against the Center due to frozen Webster, a daughter, Lisa Judy… When he purchased his first car in Lester See of Purgitsville had state funds which had been ear- to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nolan, a 1911 there was only one other au- gone into the huckstering busi- E XAMINER marked for reconstruction of the daughter, Amber Ann…to Mr. tomobile in the county. ness. 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com Emails: N EWS /E DITORIAL : [email protected] D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] C LASSIFIED A DVERTISING : [email protected] L EGAL A DVERTISING : [email protected] C IRCULATION : [email protected] B ILLING Q UESTIONS : [email protected] Dont Forget Just so you know…if Kim Jong Santa Letters As far as we know, in this country, Un decides to send nuclear mis- the only bugs to be found on food The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday Scan QR code You’ve all seen movies about siles toward the U.S. our state More on insects as food . . . in except between Christmas and New Years at 132 S. Main to subscribe shelves are the ones none of us Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid New York City during Christmas. emergency officials are ready… Finland a food company is selling want and do our best to eliminate. at Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. online to the And most of them at some point we think. The WV Division of insect bread. Each loaf has about Subscription Costs: $32.00 per year tax included for Post print edition. Offices in Hardy County. $40.00 per year tax included for show the Santa Clause at Macy’s Homeland Security and Emer- 60 dried house crickets ground By December 13 elsewhere in West Virginia. $45.00 per year outside West Virginia. There will be a $6.00 charge to change subscription Department Store. Visiting Santa gency Management has a nuclear into powder form and added to address to out of state. Three-month, six-month, and nine- is one of the things to do when in response plan as an addendum the flour. According to one of Well, we missed telling you month subscriptions also available. $30.00 per year tax the Big Apple at Christmas time. to the state Emergency Opera- the bakery department heads, the included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. $50.00 about the Dec. 3 Super-moon, This year there’s a new game if tions Plan. It lists what the roles of Cricket Bread is a good source of per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online but we’re letting you know about Edition & Print Edition. you want your youngster to sit on various state and federal agencies protein, plus the crickets add fatty two more which will arrive on POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Santa’s lap. You have to make a would be in a nuclear emergency. acids, calcium, iron and Vitamin Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 January 2 and 31. There is, how- reservation. There’s no admis- We’re glad the folks at the top B-12. If you remember, we wrote ever, one sky event you still have THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER sion, but you do have a time slot know what to do but we wonder if back in early October about in- OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY to see the jolly old Elf himself. and when the general population sects showing up in food in Swit- time to enjoy. On Dec. 13-14 the Geminid meteor showers will take Member: We don’t know the phone num- will be informed. And by the way, zerland. Mealworm larvae were Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman ber, but call Macy’s Flagship store there is now an app to show you mixed in with burgers and meat- place both nights starting around Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman Assistant Publisher: Hannah Heishman in the city and you can probably what would happen to your town if balls. The Swiss were billing them 9 p.m. This year, these are even General Manager: James O. Heishman get the information you need…or there was nuclear bomb dropped as a first for Europe. Now we have bigger than the Parseid meteors Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan which were seen in August. The Advertising Manager: Mike Mallow maybe even Google. on it. Called Nukemap, it’s avail- Finland and according the AP sto- Staff: Kathy Bobo, Carolyn Burge, Courtney Dawson, able at nuclearsecrecy.com/nuke- ry insects are found on supermar- Geminid meteors can number 75 Sam R. Fisher, Clara Kight, Carl Holcomb, To Mail map ket shelves in Belgium, Britain, per hour, so plan now to watch for Sharon Martin, Peggy Wratchford Denmark and the Netherlands. them in the North East. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 3

[email protected] News from the Attorney General’s Office… BOLO - Be On The Lookout Protecting Your Personal For An Alien Invader Information from Identity Theft The West Virginia Department As the holiday season ap- much more if their financial infor- gin with the individual. of Agriculture is asking citizens proaches, it becomes increasingly mation is stolen. There are many warning signs to be on the lookout for a poten- important for consumers to exer- Especially around the holidays, to alert consumers of potential tial new invasive species to West cise caution to protect financial phishing scams often appear in the identity theft. Unexplained with- Virginia. The spotted lanternfly, a information. form of online coupons. Clicking drawals from bank accounts, un- destructive, invasive plant hopper, Doing so can keep a cheerful the link on a digital coupon may familiar accounts or charges on has been confirmed in New Castle time of year from turning into a redirect users to another, non-se- credit reports and receiving bills County, DE. The insect was first financial nightmare. cure site. from medical providers for ser- detected in the United States in Sensitive information can be In September, we learned of a vices a consumer didn’t use can 2014 in Pennsylvania. obtained improperly in various massive data breach affecting an all indicate that personal identifi- “Invasive species, like the em- ways, most often through scams estimated 145.5 million consum- able information has been com- erald ash borer, have devastated involving unsolicited phone calls ers. It took place when hackers promised. our forests. Getting out in front of or emails, online shopping and obtained sensitive information by Consumers also should careful- these pests is crucial to protecting hacking. targeting Equifax, one of the na- ly review their account statements. one of West Virginia’s most valu- Scammers can use information tion’s three major credit bureau This can aid in spotting potential able resources,” said Commission- China, India and Vietnam. It is rector Tim Brown. — including full names, address- monitoring agencies. More than identity theft. Any transactions er of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt. known to feed on over 70 plant For information, please visit es, Social Security numbers, birth- 730,000 West Virginians were po- not initiated by the account holder “We are asking the citizens to keep species and is considered an inva- http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/ dates, driver’s license numbers, tentially impacted by the breach. should be reported to the financial their eyes open for this potential sive pest in South Korea where it Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndus- bank account numbers and credit The action of my office and institution as quickly as possible. was introduced in 2006. pest.” try/Entomology/spotted_lantern- card numbers — to wreak finan- those of other state attorneys gen- Once a loss or unauthorized use The spotted lanternfly is not “We are cautious at this point, fly/Pages/default.aspx. cial havoc. eral led to an extended deadline of an ATM or debit card is report- known to be present in West Vir- but we need citizens to be aware of If someone spots this pest, Consumers should be wary if to enroll for free credit reports ed, federal law dictates consumers ginia, but it currently infests 13 this pest. The lanternfly is clearly someone calls and asks for per- and identity theft protection of- cannot be held liable for unofficial counties in Pennsylvania and was spreading closer to West Virginia’s please contact WVDA Plant In- sonal information. Often, the fered by Equifax. We’re also very transfers of more than $50 there- detected last week in Delaware. border. We just want to be ready,” dustries at 304-558-2212 or spark- caller will impersonate someone involved in other matters pertain- after. The spotted lanternfly is native to said WVDA Plant Industries Di- [email protected]. from a financial institution or gov- ing to the Equifax breach, but the Closely monitoring credit re- ernment agency and tell the con- chance that hackers may now pos- ports is another way to discover sumer they owe money. Scammers sess sensitive data increases the identity theft. will also sometimes strike through threat of identity theft for those Online shoppers also should emails requesting personal infor- impacted. use reputable websites and look Learn About High Tunnels mation by pretending to be some- In the wake of this event — and for “https” at checkout as the “s” one they are not. in other instances when identity denotes a secure connection. The Natural Resource Conser- The Walkers will share their growers. Online shopping offers con- theft could happen — it is more Don’t sacrifice security for a vation Service of the USDA will farm story and will offer practi- There will also be information venience, but may also open the important than ever for consum- good deal. host a High Tunnel Event at the cal advice for current or potential door for those who would steal ers to be aware of the risks and Through consumer education George and Jinx Walker Farm on high tunnel growers. about NRCS funding opportuni- personal information. Disreputa- protect their information from and careful guarding of person- Saturday, Dec. 9 beginning at 1 Dr. Lewis Jett, WVU Exten- ties and how to sell your produce. ble sites may offer goods at prices those who wish to use it unlaw- al financial information, holiday p.m. sion Specialist will discuss crop that are too good to be true, but fully. shopping can be a safe and enjoy- The Walker Farm is located at selection, pest control, winterizing For more information, call could end up costing shoppers Consumer protection must be- able activity. 7231 Fort Ashby Rd. in Keyser. and other topics of importance to NRCS at 304-788-2332. FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Public Service Announcement Hardy County has been award- Federations of North America, The ditional funds made available under Fields Baptist Church, Crest Hill agencies interested in applying tion. The deadline for applications ed federal funds made available Salvation Army; and the United this phase of the program. Church and Eastern Regional Fam- for Emergency Food and Shelter to be received is by the date of the through the Department of Home- Way Worldwide. The Local Board Under the terms of the grant ily Resource Network. These agen- Program funds must contact Rick public meeting which is December land Security/Federal Emergency was charged to distribute funds ap- from the National Board, local cies are responsible for providing Smith, Eastern West Virginia Com- 15, 2017. The meeting will be held Management Agency under the propriated by Congress to help ex- agencies chosen to receive the emergency services, meals and munity Action Agency, 228, Clay at Eastern West Virginia Commu- Emergency Food and Shelter/Na- pand the capacity of food and shel- funds must 1) be private voluntary emergency lodging. Street, Moorefield, WV 26836, nity Action Agency offices, 228 Clay tional Board Program. ter programs in high-need areas non-profits or units of government, Public or private voluntary Phone 304-538-7711 for an applica- Street, Moorefield, WV at 1 p.m. Eastern West Virginia Commu- around the country. 2) be eligible to receive Federal nity Action Agency has been cho- A Local Board made up of local Funds, 3) Have an accounting sys- sen to receive $4,500 to supplement political officials, Eastern West Vir- tem, 4) practice nondiscrimination, emergency food and shelter pro- ginia Community Action Agency, 5) have demonstrated capacity to W.Va. Agency Sponsors Contest on Alcohol Awareness grams in the county. local faith based organizations and deliver emergency food and/or shel- The selection was made by a food and emergency shelter provid- ter programs, and 6) if they have a (AP) - West Virginia high for the NO School Spirits contest place and $1,000 for third place National Board that is chaired by ers will determine how the funds private voluntary organization, school students can submit en- through Dec. 22. also will be given. The prizes must the U.S. Department of Home- awarded to Hardy County will be have a voluntary board. Qualifying tries in an annual state-sponsored The winning high school will re- be used for a school-sanctioned land Security’s Federal Emergency distributed among the emergency agencies are urged to apply. contest on the dangers of drinking ceive $5,000 and will be invited to event or to buy school equipment. Management Agency and consists food and shelter programs run by Hardy County has distributed and driving and underage alcohol help create a formal public service The contest is funded with of representatives from Ameri- the local service agencies in the Emergency Food and Shelter funds consumption. announcement to be distributed grants from State Farm, the Na- The West Virginia Alcohol Bev- statewide during the 2018 prom tional Alcohol Beverage Control can Red Cross; Catholic Charities, area. The Local Board is respon- previously with Eastern West Vir- erage Control Administration is and graduation season. Association and the Governors USA; National Council of Church- sible for recommending agencies ginia Community Action Agency, accepting essay or video entries Prizes of $2,500 for second Highway Safety Program. es of Christ in the USA; The Jewish to receive these funds and any ad- Moorefield Active Caring, Old news Briefs The West Virginia Governor’s Call 304-535-6298. dropped two cents to an average Letters to the Editor School for the Arts (GSA) is now ********** $2.551 per gallon, according to Continued from page 2 cans don’t care that this tax bill is BLEW UP ON PURPOSE. Even accepting applications through Grant County has Christmas AAA last week. Last week’s na- and doesn’t need a tax cut to boost massively unpopular among all of if the bill passes as is, it will trigger January 12, 2018. GSA is a free celebrations at Welton Park this tional gas price average of $2.502, it. They don’t care that, contrary America except the few they actu- an automatic $25 billion reduction summer arts program that takes Friday and the Snowflake Express was another three cents lower to their talking points, American ally serve – their rich donors. The place at Marshall University in Train Rides with Santa on Dec. 8 than the previous week. On the corporations are already among individual mandate repeal would from Medicare. Huntington, over three weeks and 9. Call the Chamber of Com- week, 49 states are paying less at the lowest-taxed in the world. It cause health insurance premiums By the time this letter is post- in the summer of 2018. Current merce at 304-257-2722 for Welton the pump for a gallon of regular doesn’t matter to them that Amer- to rise sharply and millions to lose ed, it may well be too late to stop sophomores enrolled in a West Park information and the CVB at gasoline. Prices have dropped be- ican corporations are currently sit- coverage. this bill from passing. If not, con- Virginia public or private school 340-257-9266 for the train infor- tween one and 15 cents elsewhere ting on massive amounts of cash Republicans don’t care about are eligible to apply. Students may mation. across the country. In the region, that they could invest in their com- the massive deficit their tax bill sider calling Senator Capito and apply in one of the following cat- ********** prices are cheaper with Virginia panies and their workers if they will create, except as a wedge to screaming at her for a while. Her egories: Acting, Creative Writing, Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre one of the least expensive. Across chose to – which they don’t. It do some things they have wanted number is 202-224-6472. Dance, Digital Art, Instrumental in Elkins will present their Moun- West Virginia prices ranged from doesn’t matter to them that no se- to do for a very long time – break If the bill has actually passed and Vocal Music, and Studio Art. tain Memories Christmas Show a high of $2.681 at Morgantown to rious economists think it will have Social Security and Medicare. For more information or to ap- over the next three weeks on Dec. a low of $2.408 at Parkersburg. In any real positive impact on eco- Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) let by the time this is posted, you can ply, visit http://govschools.wv.gov/ 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 and 22. For infor- the area, prices were at $2.691 in nomic growth. It doesn’t matter that cat out of the bag when he ad- call Senator Capito and scream at GSA/ mation call 304-636-4935 or go to Hampshire County and $2.578 in to them that the rich have realized mitted that the tax plan is just the her anyway. This is terrible legis- ********** the website at www.gandydancer- Mineral County. In Hardy Coun- virtually all of the gains in the past first step before “instituting struc- lation. Harpers Ferry National His- theatre.com. ty, prices were at $2.65 in Moore- few decades, that the rich are rich- tural changes to Social Security torical Park is celebrating an Old ********** field and $2.69 at Baker. er than ever before, that the rich and Medicare” benefits to reduce Sincerely, Tyme Christmas through Dec. 10. Gas prices in West Virginia ********** don’t need to be richer. Republi- the federal deficit THAT THEY Neil Gillies HARDY TIMES Library News needy families in our area. All do- Registration is not necessary. Public Meeting ville at 10:30 a.m. Bring items for 5 - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria before nations will stay in Hardy County. the Wardensville Food Bank and the MMS/EHEMS girls’ basketball The Hardy County Public Li- All classes are on a first-come, The Potomac Valley Conserva- game. ALL MMS/EHEMS Fami- brary will be open with limited col- Flu Shots first-served basis. For information, tion District board meeting will empty pill bottles are still being lections and services. The entrance call 304-530-6355. be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at collected. Also, the yearly White lies welcome! FREE event for the Children and adult flu shots will is on Main Street. There are no 7 p.m. The meeting will be held Elephant Auction will be held. whole family! Win books! be available on Wednesdays from public restrooms available and the Adopt A Family at the USDA Service Center in Any and all retired school employ- 8 -11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Christmas Yard - House Genealogy Room is not accessible. The Eastern WV Community Moorefield. A copy of the agenda ees are invited to attend. the Hardy County Health Depart- The 2017 Christmas Yard and The library appreciates your pa- Action Agency has families in will be available three days prior Christmas House nominations tience during its renovations. ment, 411 Spring Ave. in Moore- need for the holidays. Help is es- to the meeting and may be ob- Community Together must be received before Dec. 20. field. Call 304-530-6355 for addi- pecially needed in the Wardens- tained at the District office, 500 The Assembly of God Church tional days and times. on Howard’s Lick Road in Math- To nominate a Christmas Yard Mitten, Hats, Scarves ville, Baker, and Mathias areas. East Main St., Romney, WV or by You may see trees and deco- ias will host Community Together and or House, call Billie Jo High If you want to adopt a family or calling 304-822-5174. The public is rated boxes all over Hardy County Food School on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. 304-538-6169 or Nancy Hill 304- child, call 304-530-7711, ext 25. invited to attend. and wonder, “What is going on?” The Hardy County Department There will be a Christmas Special. 530-6554. If no answer leave the Community Action also needs bell This is the annual mitten drive. of Health will offer Food School HCARSE Meets Come and bring a friend. address of the yard and or house The Hardy County Family Issues on Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. at the ringers for the Salvation Army The Hardy County Association being nominated. Yard of the Task Force is collecting mittens, Health Department, 411 Spring Red Kettle at Shop-n-Save, Food of Retired School Employees will Book Bingo Blast Month is sponsored by the Gen- gloves, hats and scarves during this Ave. in Moorefield and at 7 p.m. Lion and Wal-Mart. Call 304-530- meet Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Kac- Jacket/Cougar Book Bingo Blast eral Federated Woman’s Club of season of giving to distribute to at East Hardy High School. 7711, ext 25 for information. Ka-Pon Restaurant in Wardens- will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Moorefield. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Epiphany of the Moorefield Lord Catholic Assembly Church Bituaries O Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV of God 139 Chipley Lane ANNA GENEVIEVE DAVY 304-434-2547 Moorefield, WV 26836 Anna Genevieve Davy, 89, of bert Shoemaker. as several nieces and nephews. Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Cumberland, Md., passed away A graduate of Romney High Sunday School – 10 a.m. A funeral service was conduct- Sunday Mass 8:30 AM Sunday, November 26, 2017, at School, Class of 1946, Anna was ed at the Adams Family Funeral Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. Devlin Manor Health Care Cen- a former employee of Clinebell’s Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. ter. Bakery and Dolores Truly’s Candy Cumberland, Md., on Wednes- Born January 8, 1928, in Flats, Shop. She was a member of the day, November 29, 2017, at 11:00 Oak Grove Wade Armentrout, Pastor W.Va., Mrs. Davy was the daugh- McKendree United Methodist A.M., with Pastor Lisa Boone of- ter of the late Ervin Shoemaker Church of Potomac Park and long- United Methodist Church “Come celebrate the ficiating. and Cora Flora (Weatherholtz) time Sunday School teacher. 1769 Kessel Road, Fisher, WV presence of the Lord” Shoemaker. She was also pre- Anna is survived by her daugh- Interment was in Elijah High Worship ceded in death by her husband: ter: Debra E. Davy; and her son: Cemetery, Junction, W.Va. 10 a.m. Sunday James “Slim” Douglas Davy; two Charles D. Davy, both of Cum- Arrangements are under the di- Sunday School sisters: Leota Davy and Charlotte berland, Md.; her sister: Geneva rection of the Adams Family Fu- 11 a.m. Riggleman; and one brother: Al- Delawder, Keyser, W.Va.; as well neral Hone in Cumberland, Md. For all ages Rig Pastor Harold George Assembly of AMBER SHERYL DAVIDSON DONALD RANDOLPH SWISHER God Church Rev. Brad Taylor Amber Sheryl Davidson, 52, Donald Randolph Swisher, age and five brothers. passed away Friday, December 1, 84, of Albemarle, N.C. and Lost He is survived by his wife, Kar- Walnut Grove • Sunday Morning 2017 at her home in Martinsburg, River passed away on Saturday, en Fogle Swisher, two nephews, Church of the Brethren Service at 10 a.m. W.Va. November 25, 2017 at his resi- Donnie Strippy and Michael Teets Rt. 55 East, Moorefield • Sunday Night Born March 18, 1965, in Miami, dence. and three nieces, Carolyn Mo- Service at 6 p.m. Born on April 3, 1933 in Rio, ton, Brenda Deer and Mary Jo just before Corridor H exit FL she is the daughter of Joyce • Wednesday Night Miller Iden and her stepfather, WV, he was the son of the late Mairhofer. Sunday School 10 a.m. Jack Iden, and the late Larry Stew- Benjamin Swisher and Sadie Wol- Funeral services was held on Service at 7:00 p.m. art, Sr. verton Swisher. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. Church Service 11 a.m. In addition to her mother she He was a member of Lake at McKee Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Donnie Knotts 10 Queens Drive Lodge 72 Ancient Free & Ac- Baker, with Pastor Cheryl George Rig, WV 26836 is survived by her children, Chris- 1-877-371-9928 (304) 434-2073 topher Davidson, Samantha Da- cepted Masons, the Shriners, and officiating. Interment was in E VERYONE W ELCOME ! www.rigassemblyofgod.org vidson, and Kelli Davidson; three New London United Methodist Greenwood Cemetery, Lost City, brothers, Michael Stewart, Keith Church. He had worked in boat W.Va. Stewart, Larry Stewart and wife, sales at a marina. All arrangements under the di- “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Joann; two sisters, Jennifer Stew- Along with his parents, he was rection of McKee Funeral Home, art, and Faith Funk and husband, preceded in death by two sisters Baker, W.Va. Granite • Marble • Bronze Ronnie; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of life service will She was a wonderful mother and be held at a later date at the Baker W.A. Hartman grandmother having two grand- United Methodist Church in Bak- WINFRED ALSTON MILLER children, Jonathan and Nicholas. er. Winfred Alston Miller, age 88, McLane of Metropolis, Ill., three Memorials, L.L.C. In addition to her father she was Please make donations to the of Baker, W.Va. passed away on grandchildren and seven great- preceded in death by her husband, 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive American Cancer Society, 122 Monday, November 27, 2017 at grandchildren. IMPERISHABLE Michael Davidson. his residence. (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) South High Street, Morgantown, Funeral services were held MEMORials Amber loved animals, and tak- Born on August 6, 1929 in Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 WV 26501. on Friday, December 1, 2017 at ing short trips together, she had Mathias, W.Va., he was the son of 11:00 A.M. at the Asbury United BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 Online condolences may be many close friends. She was a the late Murat Miller and Essie Methodist Church with Pastor United Methodist but attended the offered at www.BrownFuneral- See Miller. Gary Gourley and Pastor Cheryl 365 Church. HomesWV.com Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel He was a member of the Asbury George officiating. Interment Moorefield United Methodist Church and the S. Fork Rd. Rig was in Asbury Cemetery, Baker, Moorefield American Legion. He Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. W.Va.. SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. retired after 26 years from Abex. CHARLOTTE RUTH ANDRESEN WARDEN Memorials can be made to He was a veteran of the U.S. Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. Grant Memorial Hospice 100 Charlotte Ruth Andresen (An- Danielle, Adam, Natalie, Reid, Army. Worship – 11 a.m. Hospital Dr. Suite 2 Petersburg, thony) Warden, 95, formerly of Austin and Elizabeth; and eleven Along with his parents, he is Pastor James Yao preceded in death by a brother, W.Va. 26847 or Asbury United Wardensville, W.Va., passed away great-grandchildren, JJ, Eleanor Trenton Miller and a sister, Le- Methodist Church c/o Max Park quietly on Sunday morning, No- Charlotte, Lucy, Ryan, Oliver, 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD nora Mathias. 152 Park Farm Dr. Baker, W.Va. vember 5, 2017 after a brief illness. Charlotte, Winnie, Jake, Chris- BECOME INVOLVED 304-530-2307 Born May 8, 1922 in Sioux City, He is survived by his wife, 26801. tian, Noah and Benjamin with two AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org Iowa, she was the daughter of the Judith R. Hulton, a son, Win- All arrangements under the late Andrew Christian Andresen more on the way. fred Alston Miller, Jr. of Baker, direction of the McKee Funeral of Omaha, Neb. and the late Mar- In lieu of flowers, the family W.Va., a daughter, Judith Rebecca Home, Baker, W.Va. tha Emma Andresen of Sioux City, suggest contributions be made to Iowa. Sanctuary Senior Services, 2377 A graduate of Calumet High Gold Meadow, Suite 290, Gold age in actiOn School in Chicago, Charlotte at- River, CA 95670 which will distrib- Dec. 11 - Dec. 15, 2017 meal. Persons under age of 60 are tended the University of Iowa, at ute contributions in Charlotte’s Ames, and earned her nursing de- Mathias, Moorefield, welcome to come and eat with us name to the specific caregiver staff Wardensville at a cost of $5.50 per meal. Any gree from St. Luke’s Hospital, Chi- members who showed extraordi- cago; while in training, Charlotte Mathias & Wardensville - Home donations over $5.50 would be nary kindness in her final hours. met her future husband, Dr. Ja- Delivered Only greatly appreciated. cob Warden, after assisting on the A celebration of Charlotte’s life Meals served at 12:00 Noon Mark your calendars OPEN same surgical procedure at North- will be held on Saturday, Decem- Mon., Dec. 11 - Pizza, Salad, ENROLLMENT for Medicare western Medical School Hospital. ber 9, 2017, 11 a.m. at the Loy-Gif- chips and pudding. part D starts October 15, 2017 After Dr. Warden’s death, she lat- fin Funeral Home in Wardensville, Tues., Dec. 12 - Chicken pat- thru December 7, 2017. Call for er married C. William (Papa Bill) W.Va.. Inurnment will immediate- ty on bun, w/lettuce, onions and an appointment to check your mayo, parsley potatoes, spinach TRI-STATE MEMORIAL COMPANY Anthony who predeceased her. ly follow in the Wardensville Cem- plan. 304-530-2256. and fruit cocktail. Charlotte is survived by her etery between her late husband DONATIONS Piedmont, WV 1-800-924-6701 Wed., Dec.,13 - Taco salad w, younger sister Marge Jones of Dr. Jacob Garvin Warden and his Those making donations were www.tristatememorialcompany.com tortilla chips, beans, beef, lettuce, Lola Crider, Lona Sherman, Ida Vacaville, Calif.; two sons: Jacob late sister Virginia Warden Hen- Compare Our Prices and SAVE Garvin Warden Jr and wife Shari- tomato and cheese, applesauce. Staggs, Patty and Harold Michael, derson. ta of Folsom, Calif. and Dr. Steven Thurs., Dec. 14 - Tuna Noodle American Legion, Oak Grove Granite - Marble - Bronze Scott Warden and wife Margarita To view Charlotte’s tribute wall, casserole, Brussel sprouts, roll w/ UM Church, Bob and Anna Memorials - Markers - Mausoleums of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grand- please visit www.loygiffin.com. butter, peaches. Smith, Sherri Durbin Barb, Aus- Final Date Engraving Service Fri., Dec 15- Beef stew with children, Jake and wife Katie, Erin Arrangements are under the tin Helmick, Food Lion and the carrots, onios, and potatoes, bis- available and husband Jeremy, Julia and direction of the McKee Funeral Moorefield Examiner. We would cuit, spinach salad, apricots. husband Mike, Scott and fiancée Hom, Baker, W.Va. like to thank each and everyone Expert Design & Superior Workmanship Due to availability of delivered for your donations, they are great- food, substitutions are sometimes Area Representative: ly appreciated. Have a safe and necessary. GLENDA PARSONS happy week. ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD Moorefield, WV •1-304-434-2179 SENIOR CENTER HCCOA receives funding from he was the first governor in state Mon., Dec. 11 - Puzzles, crafts federal and state entities including history to be indicted or convicted Tues., Dec. 12 - Puzzles, Crafts, Bureau of Senior services and Up- of a major crime. Senior Shopping 1:00 per Potomac AAA, local govern- Dec. 9, 1829: West Virginia’s Wed., Dec. 13 - Puzzles, Crafts, ment and memorial contributions. fourth governor, John Jeremiah Ja- Bingo. WE HAVE ENSURE cob, was born in Hampshire Coun- Thurs., Dec. 14 - Puzzles, Crafts Flavors available are chocolate, ty. He was the first governor born Fri., Dec. 15 - Puzzles, Crafts, vanilla, strawberry, and butter pe- within the area that became West The following events happened Bible study, 11:15. can. Regular and plus in same fla- Virginia and the first Democratic on these dates in West Virginia his- Bingo with prizes and snacks vors. The cost has increased. We governor of the state. tory. To read more, go to e-WV: every Wednesday at 12:30. Except will only accept checks for ensure. Dec. 9, 1932: Songwriter, mu- The West Virginia Encyclopedia at last Wednesday. Last Monday No cash. Sorry for the inconve- sician, playwright, humorist, and www.wvencyclopedia.org. of the month will be Bingo with nience. Any questions, call the poet Billy Edd Wheeler was born in Dec. 6, 1865: Artist Annie Vir- snacks by Grant Memorial Hos- center at 304-530-2256. Whitesville. ginia Latham Bartlett was born in pice/Bobbie Wolfe MEDICARE Grafton. Her clay sculptures in- Dec. 10, 1841: Logan County REMINDERS Do you need help with Medi- preacher “Uncle Dyke” Garrett cluded conventional busts as well as If you want to pick/up carry out care Part A, B, C, D? Call to was born on Big Creek. His greatest figurines interpreting West Virgin- a meal at the senior center, call make appointment with Arline at fame was for converting and baptiz- ia’s historic and cultural past, with by 9:30. Wardensville area, please 304-530-2256, 8:00-4:00, Monday ing Devil Anse Hatfield in Main Is- such titles as ‘The Moonshiner.’’ call by 9:00, for a home delivered through Friday. land Creek in 1911. Dec. 7, 1940: Radio station Dec. 10, 1949: The first class of WAJR-AM in Morgantown began 20 cadets graduated from the West broadcasting. In 1949, it became the Duplicate BriDge cluB Virginia State Police Academy in flagship station for a statewide net- Institute. The State Police pur- A Howell game was played on Childs and Bill Long, 41 1/2; Lary work (now the Mountaineer Sports chased property for the academy November 29th with 4 1/2 tables Garrett and Bruce Leslie, 39 1/2; Network) distributing broadcasts of on a hilltop overlooking Institute in play in the South Branch Du- West Virginia University football Sue Halterman and Helen Cham- from Kanawha County for about plicate Bridge Club held at Colts and basketball games. bers, 39; Leona Reynolds and El- $3,200. Construction began in 1948, Restaurant. There were nine pairs Dec. 7, 1941: The Japanese at- eanor Heishman, 38. and the building was completed the playing 27 boards with an average tacked Pearl Harbor. The USS West next year. match-point score of 36. The bridge club meets each Virginia suffered massive damage Dec. 11, 1905: ‘Pare’ Lorentz, Overall winners were Sandra Wednesday at Colts Restaurant from torpedoes and bombs. Two known as “FDR’s filmmaker,” was Evans and Polly Ours, 44 /1/2; Bill beginning at 7:00 p.m. officers, including the captain, and born in Clarksburg. In 1933, Lo- 103 crew members died. rentz created “The Roosevelt Year: Dec. 8, 1911: “Wally” Barron was 1933,” a pictorial review of FDR’s born. Barron, West Virginia’s 26th first year in the White House. in Hamlin, had broken the sound more information, contact the governor, achieved a remarkable Dec. 12, 1953: Chuck Yeager set barrier six years earlier on Oct. 14, West Virginia Humanities Council, record of legislative success during a speed record by flying two-and-a- 1947. 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charles- his term, but his accomplishments half times the speed of sound in a e-WV: The West Virginia Ency- ton, WV 25301; (304) 346-8500; or were overshadowed by the fact that Bell X-1A. Yeager, who grew up clopedia is a project of the West visit e-WV at www.wvencyclope- Virginia Humanities Council. For dia.org. 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Yurcaba Published Pendleton Bank Sponsors in Military Magazine Santa’s North Pole Express “Collateral,” University of Ta- coma-Washington’s online mili- tary literature magazine, published Prof. Nicole Yurcaba’s poems “Unopened” and “While Sitting on the Bus to Airborne School”: http://www.collateraljournal.com/ poetry. “Unopened,” inspired by a Viet- nam War-era combat medic’s expe- riences, is an experiential transla- tion of a combat medic’s account of being called to the scene of a parachuting accident. “While Sitting on the Airborne School” is another experiential translation poem, detailing a young recruit’s experience as he sits on a bus bound for US Army airborne At Bridgewater College, Yurca- training at Fort Benning, Ga. ba teaches Literature of the Black Yurcaba, an English instructor Experience, Studies in Poetry, and at Bridgewater College in Bridge- Bridgewater’s first-ever Ukraini- water, Va., is an internationally- an culture and literature course. recognized poet whose poems and Yurcaba also serves as the Assis- essays have appeared in such ven- tant Director for the Bridgewa- ues as “The Lindenwood Review”, ter International Poetry Festival, The Hardy County Tour And Craft Association and the Moorefield “Chariton Review,” “West Trade and she has work forthcoming in Volunteer Fire Company are appreciative of Pendleton Community Review,” “Belletrist Magazine,” “Junto Magazine” and the Virginia Bank for their sponsorship of the Santa’s North Pole Express Train. “The Atlanta Review,” and many Arts journal “Artemis.” These community sponsorships help make this event a success other online and print journals. She lives in Mathias. each year. Pictured are Christina Branham and Ashley Anderson. ITEMS NEEDED Romney Children’s Home Overnight Bags, Duffel Bags, Craft Sets, Jewelry Making Sets, Art Supplies, Paint Sets, Gift Sets, (Old Spice, Axe, Caress, Olay), Card Games Needed by Dec. 10 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Plea Bargains Continued from page 1 mended home incarceration. port Center and a drug detection Cantrell, 32, of Petersburg and Cantrell enroll in the states Resi- As part of the plea agreement, He filed a plea agreement to plead “I was under the influence and patch, which cost between $175 he was charged with one count of dential Substance Abuse Treat- Davis’ sentence will be held in guilty to one count of delivery of a wasn’t going to steal anything,” and $200 per month. In addition, unlawful assault and one count of ment (RSAT) program. abeyance for three years. If he pays Schedule I controlled substance. Gray said. “But, I take full respon- the home incarceration cost is $85 entering without breaking on an the arrears and remains current “I want to go to trial,” Currence sibility for what I did.” per month. Information Petition to the court. Oliver J. Mentor, 24, of Moore- with his support, the felony charge said. “I’ve been in jail since June 2. Gray’s attorney, Charlie John- “I’m not sure if I can afford all Cantrell’s attorney Brian Vance field, pleaded guilty to one count will be reduced to a misdemeanor. I missed my daughter’s birthday, I son, said Gray had employment that,” Riggleman said. told the court the charges resulted of malicious assault. He was origi- “If you don’t comply, you could don’t want to miss Christmas.” waiting for him. “He has been in- Riggleman was remanded to from a purse-snatching at Wal- nally indicted on charges of domes- be sentenced to a felony which “We can do that, go to trial,” carcerated since August 22 and has the PHRJ until the Dec. 18 status Mart in June. The penalty for rob- tic battery and strangulation as the means you could be sentenced See said. “I’ll convict you of all shown a lot of remorse,” Johnson hearing. bery in the second degree is 5 - 18 result of a domestic altercation. to not less than one year and not three charges.” said. years in prison. “As part of the plea As part of the plea agreement, the more than three years in prison,” Williams asked the probation Williams ordered Gray to pay Bradley S. Skipper, 28, of Fish- agreement, the state agrees to dis- other charges were dismissed. Williams said. officer if a pre-sentence investiga- restitution within 30 days and or- er, was remanded to the Potomac miss the robbery charge,” Vance Mentor’s attorney, Brian Vance, Davis admitted he was in ar- tion could be completed by Dec. dered the home incarceration to Highlands Regional Jail for 60 said. argued the situation was “mutually rears, but said, “at one point I was 18. be installed with alcohol monitor- days for violating the terms of his The penalty for unlawful assault combative” and both parties had a ordered to pay more than I was ing. probation. is not less than one year or not “history of violent behavior.” “I’ll do my best,” Officer Aura making, so I got behind.” Brill said. Skipper was convicted in 2016 of more than five years in prison or Mentor told Williams, “I agree, Also, as part of the agreement, “There is no way to promise Jerry C. Riggleman, 60, of fleeing a law enforcement officer 12 months in the regional jail and I shouldn’t have put my hands the state recommends, when the you’ll get out by Christmas,” Wil- Moorefield will come back to court in a vehicle with reckless indiffer- a fine of not more than $500. The on her. I should have just walked three years have passed, Davis be liams said. “There’s no guarantee on Dec. 18, after he determines if ence for the safety of others. He penalty for entering without break- away.” put on one year probation. you’ll get probation.” he can afford home incarceration was placed on probation for five ing is not less than one year and Williams accepted Mentor’s Williams continued the case to Riggleman was indicted in Octo- years. not more than 10 years in prison. guilty plea and the state’s recom- The case against Coleman C. Dec. 18. ber on two counts of stalking. He In November, Skipper tested The state recommended the sen- mendation of 12 months in jail was remanded to jail on Nov. 9 af- positive for marijuana, oxycodone tences run concurrently. with credit for time served. Coppe-Strawder, 36, of Moore- “I hate to send someone to pris- ter he tested positive for drugs. He and cocaine. Cantrell pleaded guilty to enter- Williams also ordered Men- field, was continued until Jan. 4, on for $2.50 can of beef jerky,” See also tried to smuggle an unknown Jonie Nelson, Skipper’s attorney ing the Wal-Mart in Moorefield tor to pay restitution, a $100 fine, 2018. said. “I think he’s learned his les- substance into the Potomac High- argued he would loose his job if and following the victim before court costs and attorney fees. Coppe-Strawder filed a plea son. lands Regional Jail. sent to jail for more than 30 days. grabbing her purse. “This needs to be the end of your agreement, but his attorney, Brian Justin A. Gray, 29, of Moore- “I’m not opposed to home in- Williams said he would consider “I can’t imagine how fearful a criminal career,” Williams said. Vance, presented additional evi- field, pleaded guilty to the sole carceration,” See said. “I want to allowing Skipper to serve the 60 lady would be when a man grabs dence and asked law enforcement count of the indictment, shoplift- see if he can stay away from the days on weekends, if his employer her purse and runs with it,” Wil- Todd P. Davis, 56, of Lost City, to investigate. ing, third offense. The felony of- victim.” would provide a letter of his con- liams said as he accepted Cantrell’s pleaded guilty to one count of fail- Coppe-Strawder was indicted on fense carries a penalty of not less Williams set a list of conditions tinued employment. guilty plea, ordered him to pay $50 ure to provide support to a minor. two counts of forgery, one count of than one year and not more than Riggleman must follow if on home restitution and ordered the sen- According to See, Davis is more uttering a forged writing and one 10 years in prison. In exchange for incarceration. They include enroll- Second degree robbery charges tences to run concurrently. than $8,000 in arrears for child count of obtaining residence with the guilty plea, the state recom- ment in the South Branch Day Re- were dropped against James M. Williams also recommended support. worthless check. Foster Care Summit Corridor H Accident Continued from page 1 either in a group home or fos- like fishing or hiking. They sources available to help with Continued from page 1 rector Paul Lewis, a Rope was no indication he was im- an appropriate placement is ter home is found, it’s not a could help with homework or was pulled from the wreck- Rescue Team from Mineral paired and no charges will every aspect. We hope mem- found. long term commitment.” just give the child someone to age. Emergency respond- County was called, but then be filed. His condition is not “If it’s in the middle of the Another way to be helpful talk to, other than their foster bers of the community will ers with the MVFD used a cancelled. known at press time. to a child in foster care is to night, that means, the CPS parent.” come and learn how they can basket and ropes to get the The occupant was alert As darkness fell on the worker must stay in a motel or be a mentor. This is especial- Kuhn said there is a lot of individual from the vehicle, and talking during the res- crash site, DOH personnel sleep in their office with the ly helpful with older children misinformation about foster help a child.” more than 300 feet below cue, but was transported to requested the vehicle be left child,” she said. and is desperately needed, care. For information about the “If a home is available to Kuhn said. “You don’t have to be mar- the roadway, to an awaiting Grant Memorial Hospital. until the next day. summit and/or directions, call take the child for a day or two, “Mentors could help with a ried,” she said. “It’s a process ambulance. According to Hardy County The cause of the accident until appropriate placement, number of outdoor activities, to be approved. There are re- 304-530-5480. According to 911 Di- Sheriff’s Department, there is still under investigation. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 7

news frOm arkansaw December Sky Sights By Beatrice Bennett er. Tammy had suffered with leu- her well and a nice holiday. kemia. She is survived by family Janice Foltz underwent knee re- News has been kind of scarce and friends. placement surgery October 23 at Jupiter Visible in the Morning, in our area. With several deaths Ronald Wayne Wilson passed the Health Center in Fishersville, we’ve been overcome with away on November 14, at the E. Va. She has been discharged and grief. We’ve had heavy hearts and A. Hawse Nursing and Rehab having therapy. If you would like Orion Visible at Night lots of sadness the past weeks. Center, Baker. Ronald was the to send her a card, I’m sure she By Dr. Bob Doyle cent moon will appear above the then a minimum for the year at 9 On October 18, James Shell of father of Ronnie Wayne Wilson , would appreciate it. The address Special to Examiner bright planet Jupiter. Jupiter is hours and 22 minutes. In the west- our area received a call that his Broadway, Va and Rodney Alvin is: Janice Foltz % Kathy Keith, much brighter than Mars due to ern evening sky at about 9 p.m., a son Justin Adam Shell of the Har- Wilson of Baker. A sister, Mary 5113 Shipp Lane, Harrisonburg, In early December, local sunris- its great size (11 times as wide as starry upright cross can be seen, risonburg, Va area had passed Ann Gochenour, Lost River, four Va. 22802. es are at about 7:20 a.m. with sun- Earth) and highly reflective -am formed by the brightest stars of unexpectedly at the home of his grandchildren and three great Congratulations to Don and sets at about 4:50 p.m. The moon monia clouds. mother, Judy Shell. The funeral grandchildren. Norma Parker on their 60th Wed- Cygnus. Below and to the right is full on the evening of Dec. 3. The eastern evening sky fea- was held October 21 in Harri- We express sympathy to all ding Anniversary. of this cross is the very bright star This full moon is visible for more tures two bright stars, one golden sonburg, Va at the Greenmont those losing loved ones at this time We extend sympathy to the fam- Vega. than 14 hours. The full moon is and the other orange in color. The Church of the Brethren. Those of the year, wherever you may be. ily of Ann Ellen Hodges. During the last week of Decem- opposite the sun along the zodi- golden star on the left is Capella, attending from our area were Gladstone Smith was admitted Congratulations to the Charles ber, local sunrises are at about ac, so when the full moon can be called “the she-goat star.” Ca- James and Kathy Shell, Dennis to Medical Center, Winchester, Frye Farms who were awarded a 7:35 a.m. with sunsets at about seen for more than 14 hours, the pella is actually twin stars, revolv- Done, Beverly Shell and daughter, Va. last week for tests and obser- Farm Bureau Award for 74 years, 4:57 p.m. The sun then appears in amount of sunlight on that same ing about each other every 104 Johnny Gochenour, Ronnie Wil- vation. We were happy to have given at the Hampshire County front of the most southerly zodiac date will be less than 10 hours. Af- days. To the right of Capella is the son, Rodney and Connie Wilson him back in church on Sunday and Farm Bureau dinner recently. group, Sagittarius. On the eve- ter full, the moon will rise about bright orange-tinted star Aldeba- and Myself. hope he continues to improve. We wish the Examiner Staff a ning of Dec. 25, the moon appears an hour later each night. Thus, ran, making the eye of Taurus. Dave Souder formerly of Math- There were many Operation Happy and Merry Christmas. half full (like a D), offering great as the moon shrinks after full, it Around Aldebaran is a cluster of ias passed away in Memorial Hos- Christmas Child boxes filled and On Saturday, December 23, views of its craters through a tele- will come into view later and later stars named the Hyades. Above pital, Winchester, Va. He was a were collected November 12 at noon-3pm there will be an ACA scope. As New Year’s approach- each evening. Aldebaran is a tiny dipper of stars, resident at the Hawse Nursing and Zion. This was a good project for Soup Kitchen in Arkansaw. es, the moon will grow wider and Venus is now lost in the dawn the Seven Sisters or Pleiades star Rehab Center, Baker. He leaves a all the Children where ever they Sunday, December 24, Holy brighter. The Big Dipper can be glow, while bright Jupiter is be- cluster. father and sister. may be. Communion Service at 11am. De- seen low in the north northwest coming easier to see in the 6:30 About six days before Christ- Tammy Jean LaFollette, 52 We were sorry to see MaryAnn cember 24, 7pm will be the Christ- as if balanced on its handle. In the a.m. eastern dawn. Late in the mas, local sunrises are at about passed away November 11 at her Mathias move to Petersburg. If mas Eve program at Zion Luther- southeast evening sky is the bright evening, the bright star group 7:30 a.m. with sunsets at 4:50 p.m. home. She was the daughter of you would like her address, you an Church. star group Orion. On the upper Orion can be seen in the southeast On Dec. 18, the moon shifts from Ernest and Doris Poling of Bak- may call Ruth Snyder. We wish Everyone Welcome! left of Orion is the bright pink- with his belt of three stars in a row. the morning to the evening side of ish star Betelgeuse. On the lower Follow the belt stars down and to the sun, so by Dec. 20, a slender the left to spot Sirius, the night’s crescent moon will appear as a right of Orion is the bright white- brightest and closest night star. crescent in the western dusk. Each blue star Rigel, Orion’s brightest Keep the Focus on Fire Prevention About a dozen days into De- night, the moon’s motion around star. There are no bright evening cember, local sunrises are at about Earth will carry the moon to the planets. There is a single bright For a Safe and Joyous Holiday Season 7:25 a.m. with sunsets at about larger angle from the sun. The morning planet – the planet Ju- 4:50 p.m. The moon has shifted moon will appear wider in lighted piter, shining in the southeastern dawn. The American Red Cross cites in good condition. Do not use any- deliver and install a limited number into the morning sky. On Dec. 10, width since more of its surface will To get an electronic copy of statistics from the U.S. Fire Admin- thing with frayed electrical cords of free smoke alarms in homes for the moon appears half full (like a be lit up by the sun. 2018 Night Sky Highlights, send istration showing nearly 47,000 fires and always follow the manufactur- those in need. Contact your local reversed letter D) in the southern On Dec. 21, winter officially a request to the email address, occur during the winter holidays, ers instructions. ARC chapter for more information. dawn. At dawn on Dec. 13, the begins as the sun reaches its most [email protected]. claiming more than 500 lives, caus- • If you are celebrating Hanuk- To keep the focus on fire preven- crescent moon will appear above southerly position along the zo- Dr. Bob Doyle is professor emeri- ing more than 2,200 injuries, and kah or Kwanzaa, keep flammable tion, rather than fire restoration, the planet Mars. Mars is rather diac. On this day, the sun will rise tus of Frostburg State University. costing $554 million in property items, including curtains and holi- SERVPRO has teamed up with the dull as it is now on the far side of farthest to the south of east, have damage. day decorations, at least three feet American Red Cross by supporting its orbit, more than 200 million its lowest mid-day height and set Doyle taught at FSU and was its Robert Wise of SERVPRO® of away from your candles. Place your the ARC Disaster Responder pro- miles from Earth. farthest to the south of west. The planetarium director for more than Panhandle cautions home owners menorah or kinara on a non-flam- gram, and in particular the Home On the next morning, the cres- local amount of daily sunlight is 40 years. to follow some important guidelines mable surface, such as a tray lined Fire Preparedness Campaign. for holiday decorating and enter- with aluminum foil, to catch the As a Disaster Responder, taining to make sure that the glow melting candle wax. Never leave lit SERVPRO pledges dollars and W.Va. Reports Increasing Lyme Disease Cases in their holiday celebrations is from candles unattended. support in advance to help the ARC twinkling lights and not a costly and • Ensure all candles and smoking develop and distribute educational (AP) - Tick-borne Lyme disease wrote that the increase could be biotics usually recover quickly. He potentially deadly fire. materials are properly extinguished materials and respond immediately has spread across West Virginia from increased reporting or from recommended a two-step blood • Place Christmas trees and oth- after guests leave and always un- when they are needed. over the past six years with cases more ticks infected with the bac- test to confirm evidence of anti- er holiday decorations at least three plug tree and holiday lights before “As a SERVPRO professional, reported in 52 of the state’s 55 teria. Most cases appear between bodies against the Lyme disease feet away from heat sources like leaving home or going to bed. I know that even the most diligent counties, according to state health May and September, but ticks bacteria. fireplaces, portable heaters, radia- If, in spite of all your precautions, fire prevention planning cant- pre officials have become more active in win- Symptoms often include a cir- tors, heat vents, and candles. a fire does break out, the most im- vent all home fires. Thats why fire Most cases are reported in the ter months, he said. cular rash around a tick bite and • Purchase flame-retardant me- portant thing you can do to help safety planning, like installing and northern and eastern panhandles According to the department, fever, headaches and fatigue, ac- tallic or artificial trees. If you pur- save lives is to install and maintain maintaining smoke detectors and probably because of their proxim- 580 cases have been reported so cording to the U.S. Centers for chase a real tree, make sure that it smoke alarms throughout your having a family escape plan, is also ity to the high-incidence states of far this year, up from 97 statewide Disease Control. If left untreated, has fresh, green needles that aren’t property, says Wise. Having a work- important,” says Wise. “If a fire Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Vir- in 2012. the infection can spread to joints, easily broken. Keep live trees as ing smoke alarm reduces everyones does break out in your home this ginia, the Department of Health “Based on the change, West the heart and the nervous system. moist as possible by giving them chances of dying in a fire by nearly holiday season, make sure all your and Human Resources said. Virginia is considered a high inci- The CDC says there were more plenty of water. half. Wise notes that the ARC is family members follow this life-sav- In an advisory Monday to dence Lyme disease state,” Gupta than 36,000 probable cases in the • Make sure that light strings joining with fire departments and ing advice from the ARC: Get Out, health care providers, Health wrote. U.S. last year, with 26,203 con- and other holiday decorations are community groups nationwide to Stay Out, and Call for Help.” Commissioner Dr. Rahul Gupta Patients treated early with anti- firmed.

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Santa arrived and lit the Com- munity Christmas Tree, signaling the beginning of the Christmas season in Moorefield. The event is sponsored by the Moorefield Lion’s Club and the Hardy County Historical Society and was held on Sunday, Dec. 3. Performers included the Moore- field High School Band, Carly Hershberger, Emily Sherman, Angela Huffman, Melinda Poling with Jason Fertig and children and Isabella Nesbit. Laurie Weather- holt accompanied on keyboard and Joseph Crites played guitar. Santa arrived in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by the Sny- der Sisters Singing Elves. Fjord horses, Vlend and Solvar from Various individuals, businesses Deep Creek Farms pulled the car- and organizations helped sponsor riage driven by Curtis Pierce and the event. Marsha Korose. Photos by Following the Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa listened to Christ- Jean Flanagan, mas wishes and visitors were treat- Carl Holcomb ed to food, cookies and a Magic and Clara Kight Show, courtesy of Louis Paul. ExaminEr Section [email protected] B December 6, 2017

Previews by Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner Jackettes Look To Rewrite History Cougars Hovering Towards Triumph Moorefield Girls Basketball for victories this season to im- 45-90 and his assistant coach is The Cougars improved last to success to build on the 12-12 gars to become better one day reached the section semifinals prove on last year’s 12-12 finish. Pat McGregor. season by six victories and the record from a year ago include at a time to reach the potential last season and was ousted by There has been a steady climb “After improving so much last momentum is continuing behind returning starters Brett Tharp, that is there along with assistant a single shot at the buzzer, but over the past few seasons and year and the disappointing end a strong group of seniors looking Jesse Dove, Aden Funkhouser coach and brother Joey Hahn. this time there is a solution for a finding the right formula to suc- on ‘the shot’ we need to keep to venture past the section semi- and Drew Kelican in addition to “Our goal is to get better different outcome with sights on cess has been through dedica- working to improve,” Moore- finals hovering over the ground Nick Miller and Casey Connel- each day, by the end of the sea- Charleston. tion and focus from the players. field Coach Paul Keplinger stat- to the state tournament. ley. son be ready to make a push to The Yellow Jackettes have Moorefield Coach Paul ed. East Hardy Boys Basketball East Hardy Coach Chris reach Charleston. We need to been swarming the hardwood Keplinger enters his seventh “Ultimate goal is to advance has a dynamic group of seniors Hahn enters his 11th season at have better communication and in practice to sharpen the attack season with an overall record of Continued on page 2B ready to keep the team on track the helm and expects the Cou- Continued on page 4B Lady Cougars Set Course For Future Jackets Ready to Get Back to Action East Hardy Girls Basketball Entering her ninth season with Emma Baker filling the last The Yellow Jackets look to The Yellow Jackets will be ball,” Moorefield Coach Scott plans to set a new course for suc- at the helm, East Hardy coach spot. erase the mistakes of last sea- guided by second-year head Stutler commented. cess on the hardwood this sea- Bridget Billmeyer has a career Billmeyer played in the state son and revitalize the Hive with coach Scott Stutler and assistant Moorefield has one returning record of 76-112 and her assis- son navigating toward the post- tournament as a Lady Cougars quick and efficient strikes to se- coach Jared Wratchford. starter in senior Garett Hag- tant coach is Calvin Mongold. season guided by a full senior player and been there as an as- cure a stronger finish this year. “Our goal is to improve every gerty, a dynamic player who can “We will be looking to our sistant coach and has made sev- Moorefield Boys Basketball day, work as hard as we can and drive to the basket for points and starting lineup. experience this year to lead us eral regional appearances as a finished last season with - are play our best basketball at the snatch rebounds or make steals The Lady Cougars look to im- throughout the season. Brooke head coach. cord of 7-16 and lost in the sec- end of the season. We have to and block shots. prove last year’s record of 10-14 [Miller], Julia [Hahn], Leanna East Hardy’s seniors have tion semifinal against Pendleton learn how to finish games and The Yellow Jackets have a and to take another step past the [Basye], and Lexi [Strawder- plenty of postseason experience County. find a way to score the basket- Continued on page 2B section semifinals. man] are all returning starters Continued on page 4B Time is Running Out! 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Moorefield Girls Basketball Preview Continued from page 1B the right spots on the floor. burg, Va. plus Allegany and South- Giana Fair – So. Center 2nd to state tournament. That is a very Moorefield junior guard ern Garrett, Md. year player, can impact game with attainable goal with the potential Ciara Smith is a good rebounder Moorefield will play in the- an her size, shot blocker, improving talent on this team.” and has a nice jump shot in addi- nual Petersburg Tip-Off Holiday post skills, high expectations for Speaking of potential talent, tion to aggressive defense chal- Tournament on December 22-23. the year Moorefield sophomore guard lenging for the ball whether on a The Yellow Jackettes were last Madison McGregor – So. Guard Lindsey Rinker was the leading pass or off the rim. in the state tournament in 2003, 2nd year player, Returning starter, scorer last season and selected to Moorefield sophomore guard the sixth trip to Charleston in great knowledge of the game, good the Class A All-State Honorable Anna Riggleman doesn’t back school history and there is poten- shooter, smart defender, great at- Mention list. down from getting a rebound and tial for another trip buzzing in the titude Rinker has made remarkable is quick to the ball on defense and Hive. Isabelle Nesbit – So. Guard 2nd growth on the court as a mem- provides good ball handling lead- Coach Keplinger had a few com- year player, role player, plays hard ber of an AAU basketball team ing to scoring attacks. ments about each of his players: RuHamma Hilemariam – So in Virginia playing in front of col- Sophomore forwards Madison guard 1st year player, positive at- McGregor and Isabelle Nesbit Nautica Crosco – Sr. Guard 3rd lege coaches in big cities from New titude, hustles, have been great defenders and year player, returning starter, great York to Dallas with knowledge she Gracie O’Neill – Fr. Guard 1st have good overall shooting range quickness, physically strong, good can share with her teammates. year player, good defender and re- to lift the Yellow Jackettes to vic- defender Rinker has been a strong inside bounder, hustler, role player tory. Emma Baker – Jr. Guard 3rd presence for the Yellow Jackettes Remington Hinkle – Fr. For- Gianna Fair, a sophomore cen- year player, honorable mention and has a well-rounded shooting ward 1st year player, role player, ter, is the tallest player on the team all-state, returning starter, good range. physical, good rebounder, looks to and will provide rebounding and defender, rebounds well, offensive Moorefield junior forward scoring presence in the paint. threat, can break down defensives score Emma Baker was recognized as a The Yellow Jackettes have tal- with drive. Regan Davy - Fr. Forward 1st member of the Class A All-State ented players ready to make an Ciara Smith – Jr. Forward 3rd year player, role player, very physi- Honorable Mention group last impact with sophomore Ruhama year player, rebounds well, physi- cal, good rebounder, physically season as well. Hilemariam (F), plus freshmen cal defender, good shooting range strong Baker has tenacity in the paint Gracie O’Neill (F), Remi Hinkle Lindsey Rinker – So. Guard, Haley Biser – Fr. guard 1st year creating baskets and snatching (C), Hailey Biser (G) and Regan 2nd year player, Returning starter, player, hustler, physical, good at- rebounds, but has a tremendous Davy (9). honorable mention all-state, all- titude shooting range hitting perimeter Moorefield starts the season this PVC, smart basketball knowledge, “This is such a good group of shots. Friday at East Hardy and the home great ball skills, team leader girls who have great attitudes and Moorefield senior guard - Nau opener will be on Monday against Anna Riggleman – So. Forward want to be good basketball team. tica Crosco is a dynamic defensive Class AA Berkeley Springs. 2nd year player, returning starter, I am glad to have the opportuni- player and proven to provide the The Yellow Jackettes have two hustler, physical player, good re- ty to coach such a group,” Coach Moorefield freshman Gracie O’Neill shoots a layup during pre- speed needed to move the ball to out-of-state competitors in Stras- bounding skills Keplinger concluded. season practice in the Hive. Moorefield Boys Basketball Preview Continued from page 1B very fast on the floor and look to The Yellow Jackets host East with substantial varsity action last er that won’t get beat too often. Brent Moran – So. – Moran will roster of talented players ready to provide great defense and shooting Hardy on December 15. year and that is Garrett Haggerty. be another sophomore battling for leave a mark on the hardwood. around the court. Moorefield will play in the Pe- He averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds Blake Watts – Jr. - Watts is a varsity minutes. Moran will look to Moorefield has been one of the Vance has made great strides tersburg Holiday Tournament on a game. junior that should make a big im- help us bring the ball up the floor toughest man-to-man defensive preparing for the season and will December 27-28. pact this year. He can also play and gives us another 3point threat. teams to play in the area and the be one of the main ball handlers The Yellow Jackets will be host- Talk about each varsity player inside or outside and has a quick Moran is always the first one at young talent this year are stepping spreading the floor and has a good ing Trinity Christian on January and what they contribute to the first step. He’s probably been our practice and the last to leave so he up to the challenge to continue shooting range. 27, a Region II Championship foe team – best defender so far in practice and will improve a lot throughout the that style of play which has been Thomas Williams follows in this decade. Garett Haggerty – Sr. - Hags is works hard every day. season. key for success in the playoffs. the footsteps of his older brothers Moorefield’s last state tourna- a 2 year starter that is very versa- Javen Fawley – So. – Javen will Juniors Blake Watts, Grant Austin and Sloan as a perimeter ment visit was in 2000-01 before tile. He can play inside or outside Ben O’Neill – Jr – O’Neill plays also see varsity minutes as a sopho- Keller, Ben O’Neill and Ben Py- threat and intelligent defender. Tucker County moved to Class A and creates a match-ups problem and practices hard all the time and more. He is one of our most ath- les have been putting in the time Moran has been knocking down and has dominated the region. for most teams. His defense is im- has really put in some time improv- letic kids and will help rebounding in practice to deliver strong games. 3-pointers in junior varsity games Coach Stutler took the time to proved and we expect big things ing his mid-range game. Ben will and playing the post offensively Watts showed how he can im- and looks to continue on the var- answer the following preview ques- from him this year. He has put a lot be valuable on defense and scrap- and defensively. He is fast and can pact games last year with inside sity level when on the floor, but has tions and discuss his players: of time in during the offseason and ping for rebounds. jump out of the gym. and outside attacks, but has devel- one of the best work ethics arriv- What is your coaching philoso- we look for that to pay off. Ben Pyles – Jr. – Ben is a first oped into a powerful defender. ing first in practice and staying to phy – We want to motivate our Grant Keller – Jr - Keller is still year player and will look to con- Keller was injured during foot- improve his game with good ball players to work hard at all times, Chase Vance –So. - Chase is coming back from a back injury but tribute energy off the bench and ball season, but will be a welcome handling skills to start the offense. be a good teammate and makes probably one of the most improved is looking better every day. When strong defensive play. He works addition to the team with his speed Ours has been making an im- good decisions on and off the players from last year. He had a he gets back to full speed he will be hard and will help us defensively and shooting finesse. pact with his energy on defense court. Since I’ve been an assis- good summer and put in a lot of another shooter and good defend- and give our guards a little depth. O’Neill is expected to be an in- and knows what needs to be ac- tant at Moorefield until now we work in the gym and in the weight er for our team. How important is controlling side presence with his rebounding complished on the floor, a valuable have really been known for playing room. He can shoot the ball well the tempo of the game? We want and has been improving his jump asset coming off the bench. hard and playing good defense so I and will handle the ball for us as Lane Ours – So. – Lane will bat- to dictate the tempo of the game shot. Fawley is very athletic and his think that is something our coach- well. tle for some varsity playing time by playing good transition defense Pyles has been an enthusiastic jumping ability will help garner es and players take pride in. If we this year. Lane is a good defender and being able to run the floor player coming off the bench, pro- rebounds and score points in the can practice hard and get better Thomas Williams – So. - Thom- that plays hard and understands when the opportunity arises. viding the energetic spark needed paint. every time we are in the gym we as will look to earn a starting spot what we our trying to do. He also What can you do to change the in games with strong defense. The Yellow Jackets visited give ourselves a chance at the end this year. Thomas is a smart player can shoot the ball pretty well and tempo - We are going to take what Sophomores Chase Vance, Southern Garrett, Md. to start of the season. that can shoot the ball well and will will bring some good energy off the the other team gives us and play Thomas Williams, Lane Ours, the season yesterday and travel to Who are your returning start- also handle the ball and run the of- bench. smart. Continued on page 3B Brent Moran and Javen Fawley are Strasburg, Va. on Monday. ers – We have 1 player that returns fense for us. He is a smart defend-

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East Hardy Early Middle School Boys Team East Hardy Early Middle School Girls Team (No particular order) Noah Lang, Justin Teets, Josh Hahn, Kollin Quarles, Jacob Whetzel, Jacob Combs, Front Row: Joanna Deck, Sarah Merritt, Holly Snyder, Courtney Shank, Mackenzie Blair, Madison Heish- Evan Good, Adam Hammonds, Andrew Hahn, J.W. Teets, Dawson Price, Joe Fridley, Nate Smith, Bran- man, Vickie Ames. Back Row: Coach Alicia Sanders, Cate Fulk, Gabby Miller, Tori Pratt, Emma Heish- don Parker, Miles Kidwell, Gavin Ritchie, Bryan Flynn, Tanner Whetzel. Coach Jay Crites man, Taylor Strawderman, Leah Kessler, Autumn Crites, Emily Dyer, Bryce Miller and Jenna Combs.

Moorefield Boys Basketball Preview Continued from page 2B How important is rebound- we have an open look then we are bling and ball control – We want chemistry is something that will get the competition – We picked up a After you score, how crucial is it ing boxing out and second chance going to shoot it, if not we will run to limit our turn overs and create better throughout the season. regional game in South Harrison to be in the right spots defensively points. Well we are not a very tall the offense. shots for our teammates. How Important is having a deep on the floor? It’s always important team so we have to take a little ex- Do you prefer shots in the paint How important is it to set picks bench – having a deep bench is a and a game against AAA Washing- to be in the right sports defensively tra pride in rebounding. It needs or perimeter range jumpers – We and to take charges in a game – luxury that every coach would love ton. We will play anyone. I feel and we work on this daily. to be a focus every day. Needs will take a shot in the lane any If you can take a charge, you can to have. I think we will be able to that our schedule is one of the best What is the best way to prevent to be one and done, no second chance we get change the way other teams play. go 10 deep but we will be really breakaways? Scoring the basket- chance points. How accurate is your perimeter You have to be able to get in good young so our younger guys are go- year in and year out. There are no ball would be a good way to pre- Is it best to wait to develop a shooting – We have been shooting position and take a hit. ing to gain some valuable experi- easy games on our schedule and vent breakaways, not turn the ball play on offense or to strike imme- the ball pretty well in practice, we Does team chemistry play a key ence. over and play good transition de- diately with an open look – we will will see how we do in a game. role in the development of the Are there any new teams on the we will definitely be battle tested fense. take what the defense gives us. If How much do you stress drib- games flow and results - Team schedule and how do you feel about come tournament time. East Hardys Hahn and Miller Selected For North-South Match

East Hardy seniors Julia Hahn and Brooke Miller have been selected to play in the North-South All-Star Volleyball match to be held at Woodrow Wilson High School on December 10 at noon. Photos by Carl Holcomb 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 East Hardy Boys Basketball Preview Continued from page 1B Southern Ram Christmas Tourna- is one of the few players who can to be in the right spots defensively create opportunities to score? De- more options style wise you can get maintain our focus for the entire ment in Oakland, Md. on Decem- play above the rim and has a real on the floor? Very pends on the set you are trying to up if you have a few more horses to ber 28-29 with the first opponent instinct for where the ball is going run we like to create a lot of move- game,” East Hardy Coach Chris put in the game. Hahn remarked. being McDonough, Md. at 6:15. to be and can go get it. What is the best way to prevent ment, so the help defense is con- The inside presence of Miller East Hardy will play in the West Nick Miller, PF big strong kid breakaways? Find the ball and stantly having to move and adjust as power forward and Connelley Virginia Hometown Invitational that can shoot a little bit. He does a have a defender make him change their responsibility but spacing the Are there any new teams on at center will help keep the paint Tournament once again. great job of using his power in the directions we don’t want him hav- floor is as important as moving the schedule and how do you The Cougars are gearing up to paint to get the ball, his focus this ing a straight line to the basket. without the ball. clear and collect rebounds. feel about the competition? We Brett Tharp was selected to the carry the momentum of reaching year will be on scoring after he gets Class A All-State second team last the state football semifinals into it close in the paint. How important is rebounding, How important is it to set picks play South Harrison who is prob- seasoned led East Hardy in scoring hardwood success and hopefully Casey Connelly, C another big boxing out and second chance and to take charges in a game? If ably going to join the conference and has been one of the most elec- end the state tournament drought strong kid had a terrific summer shots? Most teams shoot poorly you don’t pick or screen you can’t as a full member in the next year dating back to 1997. played very hard and has worked when they are in their set offense score. If you can take a charge trifying players on both sides of the which is exciting they have some ball denying shots, rebounding, hard to get himself in position to so it’s very important to position or two a game, you limit the oth- stealing the ball and scoring from Coach Hahn took time to dis- possibly start and play some big yourself for a chance at a missed er team’s possessions and it also pretty good teams out there in anywhere on the floor. cuss his varsity players and answer minutes for us this year. shot. means you are doing a good job Lost Creek and as good as their Post player Drew Kelican and preview questions: Cole Swanson, SF, G long ath- being in the correct spot on de- football team was this year I ex- shooting guard Aden Funkhouser letic player with good mid-range Is it best to wait to develop a play fense which will lead to a lot of pect their basketball team to be have proven to be excellent de- Talk about each varsity player game. Good defender and has on offense or to strike immediately missed shots throughout the game. fenders and solid scores with a and what they contribute to the quick feet. with an open look? As a coach I’m loaded again as well. We play in long distance range. team: Chance Dove, G quick as a cat an opportunist if it’s there we take Should a player wait to draw the Snowball Classic again in Oak- The Cougars will look to Jesse Jesse Dove, PG and shooting G, good defender plays very hard. it if not the best defense is having multiple defenders before mak- land with Southern, Thomas Jef- great ball handler, I expect him to Dove as the primary ball handler Good shot from the perimeter. the ball in your hands because then ing a pass? Depends of the situa- ferson PA, Woodland Hills PA, as the point guard and rely on his be a leader on the floor and a good Adam Larson SG, another tall the other team can’t score. tion you don’t want to be able to ability to create plays whether driv- defender he will need to score a guard plays well with the ball and get trapped drawing multiple de- Walt Whitman MD, Winter Mills. ing to the basket or making an as- little more this year than last year, can get to the rim quickly. Plays Do you prefer shots in the paint fenders, but you do want to make I’m not sure yet who we will play sist to stopping plays on defense. he’s a lot stronger and more con- very aggressive and can score a lot or perimeter range jumpers? Clos- sure the player you are passing to yet but it is pretty exciting playing East Hardy has a strong lineup fident. of points in a hurry. er is better but you have to have is open. different styles that the different of talent on the bench including ju- Aiden Funkhouser, Shooting Adam Baker C, big, tall and balance else teams will pack the teams bring. We are sure to be niors Cole Swanson (SF), Chance Guard, plays hard, he is a very strong. Has a nice soft shot plays paint and dare you to shoot, if you Does team chemistry play a Dove (G), Adam Larson (SG) and intelligent kid thinks about what taller than he really is. When he can’t extend the defense you will key role in the development of tested before the Holiday break. sophomore Adam Baker (C). should be happening in the play plays aggressive he is hard to stop. probably have a tough night scor- the game’s flow and result? Abso- We also play Berkeley Springs and Any of these players could start and is very athletic. He will have ing. lutely, if you don’t have good team Frankfort as well as a playing in the down the road, but could be crucial to get some of the rebounds we will How important is controlling the chemistry and unselfish play then WVHIT tournament. I’m a big fan coming off the bench adding valu- miss from last years players gradu- tempo of the game? We like to get How accurate is your perimeter you won’t be as successful as you able minutes and points. ating. up and down, but we can play many shooting? I’ll find out as soon as should be otherwise. You must of broadening your schedule to see The Cougars JV squad includes Drew Kelican, good scorer, will- styles it’s important to dictate the the kids get into practice. trust who you are playing with on some new teams and play some dif- sophomores Ryan Cain, Colten ing to defend in the post and has game because the aggressive team defense as well as offense. ferent faces. It makes the games Spaid, Preston Dove, Seth Smith great ability to position himself. usually wins so I’m more worried How much do you stress drib- against your rivals a lot more im- and freshmen Andrew Tharp, He understands angles very well about attacking rather than sitting bling and ball control? We do How important is it to have a Christian Dove, Brayden Ritchie, and I expect him to be a big con- back and being attacked. drills every day including tourna- deep bench? It is defiantly nice to portant and honestly, I was tired of Riley Mongold, Billy Smith, James tributor on offence. ment time to improve our ball con- have quality depth makes practice playing the same teams five times McDonald and Bryce Tharp. Brett Tharp, SF 1st team all- What can you do to change the trol and not let that be a weakness a lot more productive and if some- a year. It’s a challenging schedule East Hardy opens the season at state kind of player will have to de- tempo? for us. one is in foul trouble it’s doesn’t so we better show up every night to home against Paw Paw tonight and fend the best player, will be expect- Force a turnover, switch defens- force you to hold the ball and visits Moorefield next Friday. ed to get most of the points and es up, get people moving. Do you feel players should be kill the clock for a time trying to play but I think it will prepare us The Cougars will play in the rebounds with his athleticism. He After you score, how crucial is it constantly moving on the floor to shorten the game. It also gives you well for the postseason. East Hardy Girls Basketball Preview Continued from page 1B her ability to box out, contain the fought through an injury to be on players playing in JV and Varsity Coach Billmeyer knows how im- work hard to control the boards together in volleyball and softball rebound and making shots. the floor and has been aggressive games this season: junior Hannah portant it is to control the tempo and not give up a ton of second which helps with the chemistry and Abigail Wilson, honored as one on defense deflecting passes and Fogel, sophomores Becka Whet- of the game. chance shots,” Coach Billmeyer the passion to drive. of the West Virginia Hometown driving the ball for a layup, hitting zel, Jaden Fleishman and Chelsea “We have to control the tempo noted. The Lady Cougars seniors and Invitational Tournament Most a long range basket or finding an Keller, plus freshmen Tara Jones, of games and make other teams Experience will be beneficial for returning starters are: Brooke Valuable Players for her role in the open teammate. Perry Whetzel, Katee Short and play our style. We need to make the Lady Cougars determined to Miller, Julia Hahn, Lexi Strawder- Lady Cougars games last year, will Hahn, a guard, is a tenacious de- Aija Burnette. good decisions on both ends of the finish the season stronger. not be playing this season which fender stepping in to help Basye East Hardy started the season court. Offense: take our time to get “The major core of these girls man, Emma Baker and Leanna will be an adjustment in the paint on traps, swiping the ball and de- this past Monday against Class good shots. Defense: play smart have post season experience in at Basye. without her rebounding and scor- livering passes and shots all over AA Petersburg and visits Class AA effective defense without getting least some sport. They strive to Brooke Miller was selected to ing. the floor. Berkeley Springs tonight before into foul trouble,” Coach Billmey- build on those experiences and will the Class A All-State Honorable Baker has shown great improve- Strawderman, a guard, will be hosting Moorefield this Friday. er remarked. bring that determination and drive Mention group after her perfor- ment in the post filling in the spot the primary ball handler executing The Lady Cougars will be partic- Working on the inside and out- to the basketball court. We look mance last season leading the team for the Lady Cougars, continu- the offense and providing quick ipating in the WVHIT this season side portions of the court will be forward to a strong year,” Coach in points and rebounding with ing her strong defensive presence defense along the perimeter. and have one out-of-state competi- crucial. Billmeyer concluded. leadership on the floor to get the from last season and grabbing re- The issue last season was foul tor in Southern Garrett. “We have to utilize our inside The last time the Lady Cougars team moving in the right direction. bounds plus drilling shots around trouble, but the team has a bench East Hardy will rely on their se- game, but take and knock down were in the state tournament, Ray- Miller’s presence in the paint as the floor. full of young talent ready to help. niors to lead the charge down the the outside shot in order to keep mond Snapp was the head coach a center has been powerful with Basye, a forward/guard has The Lady Cougars have bench path this season. the inside game open. We have to about nine years ago. Last Chance MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 5B The old MasTer

The WVU football regular sea- The basketball team seems to be The women’s team is undefeat- son ended not with a bang, but a playing better after stubbing its toe ed, and picked up its biggest win whimper. Without Will Grier, the in the season opener. They have of the season to date this week- Mountaineer offense tried to get rattled off 7 straight wins, heading end. They faced #19 Texas A&M creative, running a “wildcat” for- into last night’s showdown against in College Station as part of the mation on several occasions. Over- a Top 20 Virginia team. Players Big12/SEC Challenge. WVU con- all, the offense wasn’t good, but it have become more comfortable trolled the second half, and hand- wasn’t horrible, and they did have in their roles, and the newcomers some success moving the ball. On have shown positive flashes. Jevon ed the Aggies a 70-56 loss. the other hand, the defense was Carter has also been simply out- One final tip of the cap to the horrible. The high-powered Soon- standing, and just broke the WVU volleyball team. They knocked off er offense scored its first nine pos- all-time career steals record. And then #14 Kansas in their season fi- sessions, barely breaking a sweat that Texas A&M team that beat nale—the first win ever for WVU in the process. In the end, it was an WVU is still undefeated and now against a ranked team. Then they easy Oklahoma win, 59-31. With ranked in the Top 10. earned a bid to the revived NIVC a poor finish to the season, and a There is concern about depth tournament (think of it as the star quarterback very questionable at center, especially since Sagaba “NIT” for women’s volleyball); for a bowl game, the Mountaineers Konate still can be foul prone. that was their first postseason bid slipped down to the Zaxby’s Heart WVU has one more game be- of Dallas Bowl. They will play fore taking a break for finals, and since 1991 (also the Women’s Utah, from the Pac-12. This will that is a revival of the Backyard NIT, when they went 2-2 in that be just the second time WVU has Brawl at Pitt. That game will be tourney). WVU won its first two played the Utes, with the first time Saturday at 8:00pm, and will be on matches to advance to the quarter- also in a bowl (1964 Liberty Bowl). ESPN2. finals against Syracuse. The game will be held in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl, on Tuesday December 26, at 1:30pm. That’s a Bowling news difficult time for fans, who would have to spend Christmas in Dallas. SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC LANES MONDAY MIXED 11/27/17 HIGH GAME SCRATCH: Tony Robinson 267; Andrew Kesner 234; Tony Stutts 211; Patricia Vetter 227; Donna Davy 205; Penny Sites 204. HIGH SERIES SCRATCH: Tony Robinson 689; Walter Barnes 590; Tony Stutts 575; Andrew Kesner 575; Donna Davy 523; Penny Sites 506; Patricia Vetter 480; Cherry Hammons 480.

SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC LANES SATURDAY YOUTH 11/25/17 HIGH GAME SCRATCH: Cohan Kesner 204; Jaxson Vetter 171; Evan Kesner 171; Sunni Omechinski 95. HIGH SERIES SCRATCH: Cohan Kesner 572; Jaxson Vetter 437; Evan Kesner 425; Sunni Omechin- ski 257. 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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Square footage is ap- credited college or university with 6803. 12/16 proximately 1200 sq ft w/ addition- Marshall Wratchford at least 6 semester in accounting. Potomac Highlands Regional Jail al space available if needed. Re- The position also requires at least • AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING CONTRACTORS NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR FOR SALE cently painted and new bathroom one year of full-time or equivalent FORFEITURE installed. We can build out to ten- part-time paid professional expe- MOBILE HOME The Object of this suit is to seek an Or- 2003 REDMON 16x80 MOBILE ants needs. $575 per month. Call rience in statutory accounting. A der forfeiting the described property pursu- Jason at 304-257-6364. tfn Master’s degree in accounting may ant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfei- home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large ture Act (Chapter 60A, Article 7 of the West front porch, new roof, recently up- STORE FRONT- S Main Street substitute for the required experi- Virginia Code, as amended). Petersburg 2400 sq. ft. 304-668- ence. This is a full-time position TO: ANY CLAIMANT OF A RIGHT IN graded landscaping, outside build- SAID PROPERTY ing, electric heat pump. Located 1733. tfn with a salary range of $28,000- $699.00, in US Currency More or Less, and a Black in color Taurus 9mm handgun. at 151 Arlington Manor Drive. $35,000 annually. Fringe benefits You have the right to file a claim to the FOR RENT include employee health insur- herein described property on or before Can stay on lot. Rent $150. Asking January 5, 2018 (thirty days after the date $30,000. Serious inquires only. Call STORAGE ance and participation in a retire- of first publication). Any such claim must ment system. Mail resumes to Ex- clearly state the identity of the claimant 304-257-0080. 12/13 *OLD FIELDS Storage* (Units and an address where legal process can 5x10) (10x10) (10x20). Located 4.5 ecutive Director of Region 8 PDC, be served upon said Claimant. 131 Providence Lane, Petersburg, The Hardy County Drug Task Force is FOR SALE Miles on Rt. 220 North of Moore- responsible for the seizure of the respon- field. Call 304-538-3300, 304-538- WV, 26847. The PDC may fill this dent property. LAND/LOTS position anytime after January 10, The seizure took place on September 1.25 ACRE LOT IN Tanglewood 2346 or evenings 304-538-6785. tfn 2-September 3, 2017 in Hardy County, MTM STORAGE, 5x10 to12x24. 2018. The UPAAA/Region 8 PDC West Virginia. Subdivision, Old Fields. For more is an equal opportunity employer. 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L E gaL a dvE rtisE m E nts [email protected] WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR in “AS IS” condition. The Successor Trust- or less, and being more particularly de- tion of this notice a reference is requested Division of Highways TRUSTEE S SALE ee makes no representations or warranties scribed by metes and bounds as follows: by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: of any kind or character including, but not Beginning at a point under the Shenan- files a claim and good cause is shown to Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, By virtue of that certain Credit Line Deed limited to, the condition of the real estate or doah Valley Electric Company electric lines support reference to a fiduciary commis- Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by of Trust dated March 26, 2009 made, ex- the title to the real estate to be conveyed. at a corner between the Simon Bean and sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in ecuted and granted by MAX E. PARK and 9. The Successor Trustee will deliver Mahlon Bean farms of which both are now missioner is listed herein, claims against Building 5, Room 843, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia until De- BREATRICE [sic] PARK to ROGER L. MAL- a trustee’s deed to the purchaser with- owned by Raymond Orndorff, Sr., continu- the estate(s) must be filed in accordance cember 12, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The bids will be downloaded and/ LOW and WILLIAM H. BEAN, as Trustees out any covenant or warranty (express or ing along the Simon Bean line S 54 3/4° E with West Virginia Code 44-1-14A(10). or opened and read publicly thereafter for the constructions of the following project(s): for the benefit of FARM CREDIT OF THE implied) in the form prescribed by West 837 3/4 feet to a corner marked by fence VIRGINIAS, ACA, as agent/nominee, and Virginia Code § 38-1-6 upon receipt of adjoining W. S. Funkhouser, continuing N Publication Date: Wednesday, Decem- Call Contract State Project Federal Project Description recorded in the office of the Clerk of the the purchase price in good and available 60 3/4° E 221 1/2 feet then turning to form ber 6, 2017 031 1704629 S385-GDR/L-17 02 HSIP-2017(105)D GUARDRAIL County Commission of Hardy County, funds. If the Successor Trustee fails, re- a parallel line N 54 3/4° W 932 3/4 feet to Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, February 2017 D5 GUARDRAIL/IDIQ GDRL West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 246, at fuses or for any reason is unable to convey form a plot of land 200 feet in width then to 4, 2018 BURLINGTON page 492, default in the performance of title to the property or suit is filed chal- a corner having a 90° angle running S 35 COUNTY: BERKELEY, GRANT, MINERAL, OTHER the obligations thereby secured having oc- lenging the sale, the Successor Trustee 1/4° W 200 feet to form another 90° angle to ESTATE NUMBER: 1597 Proposals will be received from prequalified and West Virginia licensed contractors curred, and pursuant to the terms thereof reserves the right to set aside the sale and the beginning corner. The area contained ESTATE NAME: only except that on Federal-Aid Projects a contractor’s license is not required at time of and to the written request of the holder of void the Memorandum of Sale. In such herein of 177,012 1/2 square feet or 4 1/16 HELEN TERASAVAGE BALDWIN bid, but will be required before work can begin. Registration is required with the Depart- the indebtedness thereby secured, and event, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law acres, more or less. ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR ment of Administration, Division of Purchasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Article further pursuant to the authority granted and in equity is limited to the return of the It being the same tract or parcel of real CHERYL WACHTER 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia Code. All contractors submitting bids on project(s) to the undersigned by that certain Appoint- amount actually paid by the purchaser and estate conveyed unto Max E Park and Mary 178 SULGRAVE CT must include one of the following forms properly executed with each proposal: Proposal ment of Successor Trustees dated August the sale shall be null and void and of no Park, his wife, from Berlyn Park and wife, STERLING, VA 20165-6410 Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or 5% of the total bid, 17, 2016, and recorded in the aforesaid further effect. by deed dated May 7, 1974, and of record ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR whichever is greater. Clerk’s office in Trust Deed Book 296, at 10. The Successor Trustee shall be in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed KEITH BALDWIN *These are projects on which any contractor with a Category “W” Prequalification Rat- page 592, the undersigned Successor under no duty to cause any existing ten- Book No. 135, page 510. Subsequently, 1339 CLYDESDALE DRIVE ing may be eligible to bid. Trustee will sell at public auction to the ant or person occupying the subject real Mary S. Park conveyed all of her right, title LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470-3911 The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways reserves the highest bidder on property to vacate said property. Prospec- and interest in said tract unto Max E. Park right to defer, delay or postpone the date for receiving and publicly opening proposals Monday December 18, 2017, tive purchasers are hereby advised that the by deed dated May 6, 1986, and of record ESTATE NUMBER: 1603 for any project designated in this advertisement, without the necessity of renewing such at 12:00 p.m. rights of any existing tenants or persons in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed ESTATE NAME: DOROTHY LARUE FRITZ advertisement. All bidders holding valid bidding proposals will be notified of such defer- at the main entrance to the Courthouse occupying the subject real property may Book No. 190, page 68.” ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR ment, delay or postponement and the date that proposals will be received and publicly of Hardy County, West Virginia, located at be covered by the provisions of West Vir- DAWN E FRITZ opened. 204 Washington Street in Moorefield, West ginia Code § 38-1-16. PARCEL TWO: 3345 MARSTON RD The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways hereby notifies Virginia, the real estate described on the 11. The Successor Trustee shall be un- A 6.00 acre tract of land carved out by a WESTMINISTER, MD 21157-7721 all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this attached EXHIBIT A. der no duty to cause any items of personal “Description of Survey for Max Park” dated ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit The sale shall be made subject to any property remaining at the subject real the March 13, 2017, and recorded in the TINA M FRITZ bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of and all easements, rights-of-way, excep- property following the sale to be removed aforesaid Clerk’s office in Deed Book 341, 3345 MARSTON RD race, color, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. tions, reservations, restrictions, covenants, therefrom. The purchaser shall be respon- at page 799, as follows: WESTMINISTER, MD 21157-7721 WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION conditions, leases, liens or encumbrances sible for compliance with all applicable DESCRIPTION OF SURVEY ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H BEAN Division of Highways affecting title to the property and further to laws in the disposal of any such items of FOR BEAN & BEAN Robert Pennington, any state of facts that would be disclosed personal property, including West Virginia MAX E. PARK PO DRAWER 30 Deputy State Highway Engineer- Planning and Programming by or apparent upon an inspection or an Code § 38-1-17, to the extent such statute 6.00 Acres Part of Tax Map 248 Parcel MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0030 11/29, 12/6 2c accurate survey of the property described applies. 14 herein; provided, however, that any such 12. The Successor Trustee reserves the A tract of land in the Moorefield District, ESTATE NUMBER: 1602 restriction, covenant or condition indicating right to adjourn the sale, for a time, or from Hardy County, West Virginia situated 1300 ESTATE NAME: RONALD EUGENE FRITZ a preference, limitation or discrimination time to time, without further notice, by an- feet northeast of Corridor “H” (WVDoH ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR based on race, color, religion, sex, marital nouncement made at the time and place of project #X316-H -109.32), approximately DAWN E FRITZ status, ancestry, disability, handicap, famil- the sale described above. 9.5 miles northeast of Moorefield, WV and 3345 MARSTON RD ial status or national origin is hereby delet- 13. Employees, directors and officers of being more particularly described as fol- WESTMINISTER, MD 21157-7721 ed to the extent such restriction, covenant Farm Credit of the Virginias, ACA, and their lows (all bearings are magnetic and dis- ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR or condition violates 42 U.S.C. § 3604(c). immediate family and companies in which tances are horizontal): TINA M FRITZ The sale shall further be made subject to they have an interest are not eligible under BEGINNING at a capped 5/8” x 30” 3345 MARSTON RD accrued and unpaid ad valorem real prop- federal regulations to purchase this prop- steel rod set in the line of Miles Park (DB WESTMINISTER, MD 21157-7721 erty taxes upon the property, for which the erty at foreclosure. 303/736), referenced by a 5/8” steel rod ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H BEAN purchaser will be responsible. The Suc- 14. Announcements made on the day found, bearing S 04°44’31” E 225.21 feet, BEAN & BEAN cessor Trustee makes no representations of sale take precedence over these Terms thence with Miles Park PO DRAWER 30 or warranties as to the validity or priority of of Sale. N 04° 44’ 31” W crossing a farm ac- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0030 such liens, taxes, encumbrances and other Given under my hand this 29th day of cess road at 128.16 feet, continuing a total matters, if any. November, 2017. of 145.92 feet to a corner to Miles Park, ESTATE NUMBER: 1606 TERMS OF SALE: thence ESTATE NAME: BILLY RAY GIBBS 1. Cash in hand on the day of sale. The EXHIBIT A N 63° 53’ 42” W re-crossing said EXECUTOR: KENNETH ROTHGEB JR successful bidder shall tender ten percent PARCEL ONE: farm access road and continuing a total 189 ZEIGER DRIVE (10%) of the total purchase price to the All that certain tract or parcel of real es- of 332.29 feet to a 5/8” steel rod found, WINCHESTER, VA 22602-2064 Successor Trustee by certified or cashiers’ tate, together with all rights, rights-of-ways, thence leaving Miles Park and with new check or electronic fund transfer payable improvements and appurtenances there- division lines of Max Park N 18° 03’ 24” E ESTATE NUMBER: 1577 to the Successor Trustee on or before 5:00 unto belonging, located near Rock Oak 60.64 feet to a capped 5/8” x 30” steel rod ESTATE NAME: p.m. EST on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Beans Settlement in Moorefield District, set, thence VANIS W HALTERMAN, “TOM” the date of sale. The remaining balance Hardy County, West Virginia, more particu- S 63° 53’ 42” E 265.70 feet to a capped EXECUTOR: VANIS LLOYD HALTERMAN of the total purchase price must be paid larly described as follows: 5/8” x 30” steel rod set, thence 3146 WHETZEL HOLLOW ROAD to the Successor Trustee by certified or A 4.16 acre tract of real estate Berlyn N 14° 23’ 03” E crossing a drain and MATHIAS, WV 26812-8055 cashiers’ check or electronic fund transfer Park and Beatrice Park conveyed unto continuing a total of 495.00 feet to a ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H JUDY III no later than thirty (30) days after the date Max E. Park and Mary Park, his wife, by capped 5/8” x 30” steel rod set on the JUDY & JUDY of sale. Deed dated May 7, 1974, and of record in southwest side of a field road, thence PO BOX 636 2. Upon conclusion of the sale, a Memo- the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book S 63° 33’ 06” E 39.26 feet to a capped MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0636 randum of Sale will be executed reflecting No. 135, at Page 510. Subsequently, Mary 5/8” x 30” steel rod set on the southwest the sale of the property and the purchase S. Park conveyed all of her right, title and side of said field road, thence ESTATE NUMBER: 1583 price. Time is of the essence. If the pur- interest in and to the 4.16 acre tract to Max S 78° 02’ 30” E crossing said field road ESTATE NAME: chaser fails to deliver the purchase price E. Park by Deed dated May 6, 1986, and and continuing a total of 231.00 feet to PAULINE CATHERN KETTERMAN within the prescribed time, at the Succes- of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in a capped 5/8” x 30” steel rod set near a EXECUTRIX: PEGGY L WRIGHT sor Trustee’s sole discretion, the Succes- Deed Book No. 190, at Page 68. Said 4.16 fence corner, thence 1059 JENKINS RUN ROAD sor Trustee will either (a) file suit to enforce acre tract of real estate is more particularly S 03° 21’ 06” E 677.89 feet to a capped MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-8496 specific performance, (b) convey the prop- described by metes and bounds descrip- 5/8” x 30” steel rod set near the fence cor- erty to the next highest bidder if such bid- tion in that certain Deed to Max Park in ner, thence ESTATE NUMBER: 1600 der will honor his, her or its bid, or (c) pro- Deed Book No. 135, at Page 510. N 85° 19’ 53” W passing a capped 5/8” x ESTATE NAME: ERMA D MAY ceed to resell the property pursuant to the The real estate is identified for tax- as 30” steel rod at 177.74 feet and continuing EXECUTRIX: SONJA M SHELL aforesaid Credit Line Deed of Trust. sessment purposes in the Hardy County another 194.18 feet to the point of BEGIN- 238 MAY LANE 3. The beneficiary of the aforesaid Cred- Assessor’s Office on Tax Map 248, Parcel NING containing 6.00 acres more or less MATHIAS, WV 26812-8252 it Line Deed of Trust and the holder of the 0014.0001, containing 4.04 acres. as surveyed in October 2016 by Jopling note(s) thereby secured reserves the right Said tract or parcel is also described in Land Surveying of Old Fields, WV and as ESTATE NUMBER: 1581 to submit a bid for the property at the sale, that certain Credit Line Deed of Trust dat- shown on a plat attached hereto and made ESTATE NAME: LINDA L ORTIZ which bid may be in the form of a credit ed August 22, 2012 made, executed and a part of this description. EXECUTRIX: CHRISTINA L ORTIZ bid. granted by MAX E. PARK to GREGORY Revised on Feb. 4, 2017. PO BOX 324 4. The property may be sold either as a MITCHELL and JAMES PAUL GEARY, II, Being a part of the same land that Ber- WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851-0324 whole or in parcels in the Successor Trust- as Trustees for the benefit of FARM CRED- lyn and Beatrice Park conveyed to Max E. ESTATE NUMBER: 1582 ee’s sole discretion. IT OF THE VIRGINIAS, ACA, as agent/ Park by deed dated November 1, 1988 as ESTATE NAME: BONNIE B WEESE 5. The Successor Trustee reserves the nominee, and recorded in the office of the recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Hardy CO ADMINISTRATRIX: right to accept or reject any bids. Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy County, WV in deed book 202 at page 117. PAMELA J ROBINETTE 6. The property will be sold subject to County, West Virginia, on August 23, 2012, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 3c 200 TANGLEWOOD DRIVE any and all assessments and taxes against in Trust Deed Book 269, at page 540, as OLD FIELDS, WV 26845-9107 said property; all prior liens and encum- follows: United States of America CO ADMINISTRATRIX: CARLA GEORGE brances of any nature whatsoever; and Tract No. 2: “All that certain lot or parcel State of West Virginia PO BOX 1104 the Internal Revenue Service’s right of re- of real estate, together with all rights, rights County of Hardy, ss: PETERSBURG, WV 26847-1104 demption, if any. of ways, improvements and appurtenanc- Notice of Administration / to Creditors ATTORNEY: JOYCE STEWART 7. The purchaser shall be responsible es thereunto belonging, being located and 113 WINCHESTER AVENUE for the payment of the transfer taxes im- situate near Rock Oak, Beans Settlement, Notice is hereby given that the follow- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1109 posed by West Virginia Code § 11-22-2. Moorefield District, Hardy County, West ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- 8. The subject real property will be sold Virginia, containing 4-1/16th acres, more bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office Subscribed and sworn to before me on at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV 12/01/2017 26836-0200. Any person seeking to im- GREGORY L ELY peach or establish a will must make a com- Clerk of the Hardy County Commission plaint in accordance with the provisions of 12/6, 12/13 2c West Virginia Code 41-5-11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the MEETING NOTICE qualifications of the personal representa- The Hardy County Board of Health will tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, meet in regular session on Wednesday, shall file notice of an objection with the December 6th, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the County Commission within 60 days after Conference Room of the Hardy County the date of the first publication or within 30 Health Department, 411 Spring Avenue, days of the service of the notice, whichever Moorefield, WV. A complete agenda will is later. If an objection is not filed timely, be available at above address three days the objection is forever barred. Any per- prior to the meeting. son interested in filing claims against an 11/29, 12/6 2c estate must file them in accordance with West Virginia Code 44-2 and 44-3 and/or 44-1-14A(10). Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- out reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within 60 days from the first publica- Continued on page 8B 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Company Planning Synthetic L E gaL a ds

Continued from page 7B S.H.L. to S.L.L. Any person who has ob- jection to the change of said name for any Public Notice reason may appear at the time and place Fuel Plant Gets $29M in Bonds Town of Wardensville WV set forth above and shall be heard in op- Notice is hereby given that the Town position to such change. The publication (AP) - The West Virginia Eco- reports a reimbursement resolu- PPD of WV One says the $73 to $80 million in revenue bonds for of Wardensville WV, a Municipal Corpora- shall contain a provision that the hearing tion, will hold a public hearing to vote on may be rescheduled without further notice nomic Development Authority has tion and a cap allocation appli- million plant will convert materials the proposed Amendment, 18-01, to the or publication. the company. Company spokes- Wardensville Town Code. The principal authorized more than $29 million cation were approved to PPD of such as wood waste into diesel fuel Given under my hand this 30th day of man Chris Hall says statutory limi- object is to make changes to the Duties November, 2017. in tax-exempt revenue bonds to a WV One on Thursday. The new- and biochar, a charcoal used in the and Responsibilities of the Town Recorder 12/6 1c tations prevented PPD of WV One position. Amendment 18-01 is an act to company planning to build a syn- ly formed company aims to start agriculture sector to help plant amend Title 2, Chapter 3, Recorder; to up- Fiduciary Notice from trying to get the $80 million date and make necessary changes to said The account of the Estate of Elizabeth thetic fuel plant. plant construction next year in growth. position. The public hearings and votes M. Garrett is before the undersigned for The Charleston Gazette-Mail Greenbrier County. The authority has approved up approved all at once. on adoption of said proposed changes to a first interim accounting. Time given for said ordinance shall be held at the War- claims is 10 days. densville Conference Center in the Town of Dated this the 6th day of December, Wardensville, Wardensville West Virginia, 2017. located at 301 East Main Street, at 7:00pm William H. Judy, III on December 11, 2017 and January 8, Fiduciary Commissioner 2018. Copies of the proposed ordinance 12/6, 12/13 2c Amendment 18-01 is available at the May- or’s Office, 25 Warrior Way, Wardensville, West Virginia. VA Study Shows Parasite from 12/6, 12/13 2c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME OF Vietnam May Be Killing Vets S.H.L. TO S.L.L. Circuit Court Case No: 17-P-50 NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF By Margie Mason and notified. cer-stricken veterans, began after approval came right after his doc- CHANGE OF NAME: Notice is hereby given that on the 30 Robin McDowell Gerry Wiggins, who served in The Associated Press raised the is- tor wrote a letter saying his bile day of January, 2017 at the hour of 9:00 Associated Press Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, has sue in a story last year. The report- duct cancer was “more likely than AM, or as soon thereafter as this mat- ter may be heard, Khin S. Moe will apply already lost friends to the disease. ing found that about 700 veterans not” caused by liver flukes from by petition to the Circuit Court of Hardy (AP) - A half century after serv- He was among those who got the with cholangiocarcinoma have County, WV, at the Courthouse thereof in the uncooked fish he and his unit the City of Moorefield for the entry of an Or- ing in Vietnam, hundreds of veter- call. been seen by the VA in the past 15 in Vietnam ate when they ran out der by said Court changing the name from ans have a new reason to believe “I was in a state of shock,” he years. Less than half of them sub- of rations in the jungle. He now they may be dying from a silent said. “I didn’t think it would be mitted claims for service-related gets about $3,100 a month and says bullet - test results show some men me.” benefits, mostly because they were he’s relieved to know his wife will may have been infected by a slow- The 69-year-old, who lives in not aware of a possible connection continue to receive benefits after killing parasite while fighting in the Port Jefferson Station, New York, to Vietnam. The VA rejected 80 he dies. But he remains angry that jungles of Southeast Asia. didn’t have any symptoms when he percent of the requests, but deci- other veterans’ last days are con- The Department of Veterans agreed to take part in the study, sions often appeared to be haphaz- sumed by fighting the same - gov Affairs this spring commissioned but hoped his participation could ard or contradictory, depending on ernment they went to war for as a small pilot study to look into the help save lives. He immediately what desks they landed on, the AP young men. link between liver flukes ingested scheduled further tests, discov- found. “In the best of all worlds, if you through raw or undercooked fish ering he had two cysts on his bile The number of claims submit- came down with cholangiocarci- and a rare bile duct cancer. It can duct, which had the potential to ted reached 60 in 2017, up from noma, just like Agent Orange, you take decades for symptoms to ap- develop into the cancer, known as 41 last year. Nearly three out of automatically were in,” he said, re- pear. By then, patients are often in cholangiocarcinoma. They have four of those cases were also de- ferring to benefits granted to veter- tremendous pain, with just a few since been removed and - for now - nied, even though the government ans exposed to the toxic defoliant months to live. he’s doing well. posted a warning on its website this sprayed in Vietnam. “You didn’t Of the 50 blood samples submit- Though rarely found in Ameri- year saying veterans who ate raw have to go fighting.” ted, more than 20 percent came cans, the parasites infect an esti- or undercooked freshwater fish Baughman, who is thin and back positive or bordering posi- mated 25 million people world- while in Vietnam might be at risk. tive for liver fluke antibodies, said wide, mostly in Asia. It stopped short of urging them weak, recently plucked out “Coun- Sung-Tae Hong, the tropical medi- Endemic in the rivers of Viet- to get ultrasounds or other tests, try Roads” on a bass during a jam cine specialist who carried out the nam, the worms can easily be wiped saying there was currently no evi- session at his cabin in West Vir- tests at Seoul National University out with a handful of pills early on, dence the vets had higher infection ginia. He wishes the VA would in South Korea. but left untreated they can live rates than the general population. do more to raise awareness about “It was surprising,” he said, for decades without making their “We are taking this seriously,” liver flukes and to encourage Viet- stressing the preliminary results hosts sick. Over time, swelling and said Curt Cashour, a spokesman nam veterans to get an ultrasound could include false positives and inflammation of the bile duct can with the Department of Veter- that can detect inflammation. that the research is ongoing. lead to cancer. Jaundice, itchy skin, ans Affairs. “But until further re- “Personally, I got what I needed, Northport VA Medical Center weight loss and other symptoms search, a recommendation cannot but if you look at the bigger picture spokesman Christopher Good- appear only when the disease is in be made either way.” with all these other veterans, they man confirmed the New York fa- its final stages. Veteran Mike Baughman, 65, don’t know what necessarily to cility collected the samples and The VA study, along with a call who was featured in the previ- do,” he said. “None of them have sent them to the lab. He would not by Senate Minority Leader Charles ous AP article, said his claim was even heard of it before. A lot of comment on the findings, but said Schumer of New York for broader granted early this year after being them give me that blank stare like, everyone who tested positive was research into liver flukes and can- denied three times. He said the ‘You’ve got what?’”