Wednesday, August 5, 2020 • VOLUME 129 • NUMBER 33 ONE SECTION • 12 PAGES • $1.25 Fuhr Named Big Opening for Big Blue West New Interim Virginia Dean of Community To Give Engagement Residents And Absentee Partnerships Ballot At Eastern Voting Option for General

Photos by Carl Holcomb The challenge was met for a minimum number of teenagers attending the Big Blue Wardensville grand opening causing chairman Election Steve Shook to have his jeans transformed into jorts by volunteers Bryce Tharp and Sky Spell. All West Virginia voters will By Carl Holcomb Shook remarked about the grand dedication as the Big Blue Youth Big Blue Wardensville is a col- have the option to use an absen- Moorefield Examiner Dr. Thomas Fuhr opening. Center held its grand opening in laborative effort between com- tee ballot in the November general The vision to have a center for Wardensville last Saturday with a munity members, churches and election due to concerns with the “It’s been a long time coming area youth was conceptualized count of 26 teenagers bolstering the East Hardy Fellowship of Eastern West Virginia Com- coronavirus pandemic, Secretary and it is finally here,” Big Blue over two years ago and finally 60 community members for the Christian Athletes to provide a munity and Technical College has of State Mac Warner said. Wardensville Chairman Steve came to fruition with faith and ribbon cutting ceremony. hired Dr. Thomas (Tom) Fuhr as Continued on page 7 Warner said in a statement that the Interim Dean of Community Continued on page 5 Engagement and Partnerships. As the chief workforce educa- tion and community partnerships officer, Dr. Fuhr will be respon- sible for the development and Sewing Seeds of Doubt implementation of instructional systems, credit and non-credit in- structional programs, and services in support of employers, economic development professionals, and WVDA Urges Public to Not life-long learning. Dr. Fuhr has over 35 years of experience in higher education academic administration with em- Plant Foreign Seed Packets phasis on lifelong, extended and distance learning. He has worked The West Virginia Department seeds could be invasive, intro- plant them if they are in a sealed in community colleges, private of Agriculture (WVDA) released duce diseases to local plants or package and do not open the and four-year public institutions in the following statement regarding be harmful to livestock. We are sealed package. Keep the seeds Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New unsolicited seeds: working with the USDA to deter- and packaging and contact the York State, and has three years ed- “Like other states, we have mine the proper recourse for such WVDA,” Leonhardt said. ucational consulting and research been made aware of reports from seeds,” said Commissioner of Ag- experience in the for-profit sec- people in West Virginia that have riculture Kent Leonhardt. For more information or to tor, and over 15 years of part-time received seeds in the mail that “If you have received seeds report unsolicited seeds, contact Continued on page 3 they did not order. Unsolicited from another country, do not 304-558-2226.

Something to Fawn Over in the Wild

DNR Accepting Applications for South Branch WMA Dove Hunt Hunters who wish to participate in the controlled mourning dove hunt at South Branch Wildlife Management Area must submit an ap- plication by midnight on Aug. 7. Hunters may apply at the WVDNR District 2 headquarters in Romney or request an application by calling the Wildlife Resources Section at 304-822-3551. Successful applicants will be notified by mail before Sept. 1. On the first two days of the mourning dove season (Sept. 1-2), hunt- ing is by permit only. Hunters who are chosen in the lottery drawing will be randomly assigned a day to hunt, given a shooting station for one day, free of charge and will be allowed to bring two guests. A map showing location of shooting stations will be included with notifica- tion of successful drawing. No permits will be necessary to hunt doves after Sept. 2. The South Branch WMA is located at the upper end of what is known as the Trough section of the South Branch River in Hardy Photo by Jean Flanagan County. For more information about the mourning dove season, A fawn grazes in a yard in Baker last week. This is the season for the young deer, and motorists are reminded to be on the lookout for download a copy of the 2020-21 West Virginia Migratory Bird Hunt- them as they cross roadways. ing Regulations. 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Opinion From Other Editors’ Desks… Letters to the Editor

To the Editor, if we don’t want a lot of West Vir- possible lifelong disabilities. A One of the most prominent I want to thank David Heishman ginians to become terribly ill and short time before I wrote this let- no-mask performance artists is The price of for again writing about wearing possibly die. ter, it was reported that 2012 re- Congressman Louis Gohmert (R- masks to help prevent the spread For too many conservatives, not publican presidential candidate TX). Gohmert has been very re- of the corona virus. Dave is writing wearing masks is a kind of ma- Herman Cain died of COVID 19. sistant to mask wearing. Gohmert with deep honesty about, frankly, cho performance art. This “art” is He may well have contracted the and some of his fellow republi- our failures what a hassle masks are, and also causing the spread of a disease that disease at Trump’s Tulsa, Okla. can congressman have used their with evident sadness that it is nec- has killed more than 150,000 of rally where people were encour- time in congressional hearings to While adult-aged Americans are sorting out their essary. Mask wearing is necessary our fellow Americans since March, aged to pack together and not to call Democrats sissies for wearing if we want to keep caseloads in and hospitalized many more than wear masks, and Cain didn’t. Per- masks. Gohmert has been meeting stances on wearing masks, political parties, racial his- West Virginia low. It is necessary that with very serious illness and formance art. Continued on page 3 tory and monuments, our country’s children are bear- ing the brunt of our disarray. In cities like Chicago and Atlanta, multiple children have been murdered in the last three weeks in a wave My Unbased Opinion of shootings. These killings beget more killings in ret- By David O. Heishman ribution. Families grieve over and over.

It is far easier to pull down or spray paint an histori- A news story wife, Phoebe, and when farming changed. Our place I chalk up loss of quail to loss Tea Berries over where my Dog- cal monument and fill a public highway with with pro- I discussed. Governor of West was what I call a “patch farm.” of working family farms. No more house cabin is now. They may still testors than it is to tackle the violence that robs com- Virginia, Jim Justice, has initiated Patch farms were family farms patch farms. Fences have been be there, but I haven’t eaten or a five year plan to restock Bob- which raised a variety of crops and torn out to make larger fields to even recognized any for several munities of their children. White Quail in West Virginia. Ap- livestock. Grains were necessary to be worked by larger machinery years. parently the Governor is an avid feed all manner of livestock rather in less time. Brush hogs and 2,4- We need people who are willing and able to defend Lastly, is my loss of hearing or Quail hunter and wants the tasty than farm families. Working and D herbicide have cleaned fence America’s children, drive drug and gang subcultures birds prevalent in our state again. riding horses got good hay, oats rows and brushy borders. In Hardy the scarcity of Whip-Poor-Wills out of neighborhoods, and do the long, hard work of I remember my father sitting and corn. Butchering hogs fattened County, I, as a working land sur- the reason I almost never hear building a capable next generation. Their work is of- on the old well porch out front of on most small grains, wheat, bar- veyor, helped change old farms them any more? Folks tell me Big House on summer evenings, ley and corn most prevalent. Our from patches raising small grains they hear their distinctive night ten invisible. These people sometimes wear clergy col- whistling quail calls. Sometimes sheep ate oats, corn, and best hay to smaller lots which grew homes calls occasionally, but not like they lars, sometimes badges, sometimes nothing to identify he’d get answers from two or three we had, particularly when lambing. for more families. used to. I remember seeing small directions at once. Two or three them. Farm’s flock of poultry gobbled up When fence rows got torn up or points of eye reflected light in back coveys meant maybe eighteen or whatever small grains were handy cleaned out, Sassafras went too. country roads I traveled with Pap twenty birds all within sound of plus most food scraps from our ta- It’s been years since I’ve seen a Defenders and builders are embedded in each com- making night time veterinary vis- munity. They know their neighborhoods, whether that whistle. I’ve seen quail land in ble and Mom’s kitchen. Sassafras tree around here. Those our driveway right out in front of Our farm was divided by fences summer evenings when I hunted its. Those small lights fluttered they are white, black, Indian, Hispanic, Asian or a mix him looking around for the source into small fields, “patches” of the groundhogs, I’d chew on Sassafras out of the road ahead of us as we of many more cultural identities. of his calls. various grains and varieties of hay, twigs to keep my taste buds happy. approached. We’d be serenaded “Going out like a Covey of each variety planted, harvested I never drank Sassafras tea, but by their calls as we visited family Community leaders, police, teachers, clergy, family Quail.” I haven’t heard the roar- and stored separately. Each fenced I’ve wanted to. “patch farms” caring for various advocates in many cities have been fighting all along ing flutter of a covey lifting out of patch had borders and corners Speaking of tea, what ever hap- livestock ailments. to set their neighborhoods on the right path. It is a the border of a farm field for prob- of mixed weeds and unharvested pened to Tea Berries? Strangely, Phoebe and I talked about ably fifty years. As a kid, evenings, grain. Small amounts of grain they tasted just like Tea Berry Whip-Poor-Wills when we had long game, not a sound bite or news clip. hunting groundhogs with Pap’s old were thrashed out by passing/turn- chewing gum I used to buy at Un- our Bob-White Quail conversa- Remington, open sight, .22 along ing machinery and left for birds cle Miller’s store Saturday eve- Our current national division disrupts their work to tion. She suggested my problem those field borders, concentrating and rodents. All this volunteer re- nings. I remember being out with make a better neighborhood, city, nation. And once on next hole location, many a time seeding and weedy/brushy growth Pap when he picked some and fed might be a combination of hearing again it is the children who pay the price for our fail- I was darn near startled out of my around producing fields provided them to me. loss and lower numbers of quail pants by a covey taking flight. best food sources and protection Blackhaw, Pap called them remaining to hear. I hope it’s my ures. I think quail left the country from predators for quail. “Haws Berries” used to grow near hearing. ~ The Morgan Messenger

Glancing Backward From the Moorefield Examiner Archives

Fifteen Years Ago Ann. Forty-five Years Ago Ludwick Chevrolet moved to its John Calvin Anderson, 34, was The Moorefield Examiner - an August 10, 2005 August 6, 1975 new building in South Moorefield. killed in an accident at Rocking- nounced with pride its purchase of Caledonia Heights Homeown- Thirty Years Ago Fifty adults were signed up to go Ernest C. Browne, 74, Cheverly, ham Poultry’s ice plant. He was a linotype machine. Type could set ers were protesting their rate in- August 8, 1990 back to school to obtain a Regent’s Md., died July 14…Otis N. Miller, caught in the cog wheel of the wa- much easier. crease of 600 percent for a new Rockingham Poultry told Town Degree offered by Shepherd Col- 66, Paw Paw, died Aug. 3…Cora ter pump…Ida Nazelrod Dove, 77, Wheat sold in Shepherdstown sewer system. They went before officials that the planned expan- lege. Morris St. Clair, 82, Morgantown, died July 18 in Hotchkiss, Colo.… the previous week for 75 cents a both the the Public Service District sion had been put on hold for at The Love Clinic building was died Aug. 3…Ethel Sherman Laura Wilson Orndorff, died Aug. bushel. Southerly, 62, died Aug. 8. 3 in Manassas…Betty Jane Turner, and the County Commission. least a year. The reason given was under roof and the Board hoped it Gene Cross of Keyser moved In addition, Caledonia Heights Willie Ashlin Wyatt and Lloyd 13-month old daughter of Mr. and that a survey showed a shortage of would be open by October. his family here. He had rented the Homeowners wanted to know if Thomas Smith, Jr. were married Mrs. Noah Turner, had died in a potential employees. Concerns about the shortage of restaurant room in the new Hollo- the proposed new Shultz Landing Elected officials were shocked August 6. Baltimore Hospital…Mary Goldi- canning lids had reached Wash- moore Hotel. development, American Wood- since the work ethic and the avail- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert zen Cross, 66, Cumberland, died ington and U.S. Senator Jennings Chipley’s Pharmacy had a barrel mark and the Yellow Bud develop- able work force was one rea- Randolph was trying to find where Riggleman, a son, Alden Jay… Aug. 5…Victoria Miller, Baker, to Mr. and Mrs. James Combs, a died Aug. 2…Barbara Miller, for- of pure Parke-Davis vanilla extract ment would also be paying for the son Rockingham wanted to ex- the supplies were located. daughter…to Mr. and Mrs. Wal- merly of Lost City, died July 31. and was offering a pint for $1.39. new system. pand here. State money had been Beulah Cook Fitzwater, 62, Fort do Heishman, a daughter, Vivian Melva Katherine See and S/Sgt. Four-H Camp had been held The Planning Commission be- pledged to the expansion, road Run, died Aug. 1…Ira Commo- Claudine…to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Harold Baughman were married at Harness Ford. The following gan revising the Subdivision Ordi- work had begun, local banks were dore Miller, 74, Bayse, died Aug. 2. Redman, a daughter…to Mr. and Aug. 4 in Baltimore. awards were given: Outstanding nance in an attempt to eliminate involved, and applications for ad- Joan Alice Segur and Albert many exemptions. Mrs. Johnny Barnes, a daughter, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Younger Campers — Albert Mon- ditional poultry houses had been Roy Leatherman II were mar- Moorefield’s Council expressed Teresa Lynn. Sager, a son. gold, George Winters, Paige Sions, filed. ried June 14…Debbie Stump and concern for the historic Inskeep John and Renick McNeill, Ja- Rumors spread that the reason Steven Paul Parker were married House and the possibility that it the company was delaying the ex- Seventy-five Years Ago Ninety Years Ago June 21. cob Warden, Helen Bean, Lucille would be torn down by developer pansion was because unions were August 8, 1945 August 7, 1930 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar M. Ours, Rebecca Feller, Virginia and Robert Williams. trying to organize the plant. The Firemen were having a It was reported that the drought Bean, a daughter, Sarah Muntz- Ava Leatherman, Elizabeth Wel- The Board of Education ex- Effective the first of July two large auction to raise money to re- which stretched between the Ap- ing…to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mill- ton, Roswell Alt and Eliza Rinker; pressed support for changes in the proofs of identification were need- duce their debt incurred by remod- palachians and the Rocky Moun- er, a son…to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Outstanding Older Campers were Preschool Handicapped program. ed to obtain a driver’s license. eling Inskeep Hall. tains was the worst the country had Jenkins, Jr., a son, Edsel Warren. — Anna Lee Hull, Evelyn Mill- Joan Shelby Strosnider, 60, Natalie Tennant was named Counterfeit tire certificates led experienced since state-wide re- er, Rose Smith, Katherine Ours, Wardensville, died Aug. 3. She and WVU’s first female Mountaineer. to new rules. R-2 certificates were cords had begun to be kept. From Kathleen Walker, Ama Mathias, her husband owned and operated Marvin Elwood Heishman, 63, Sixty Years Ago being removed from the rationing December until June, only 66 per- Hugh Rexroad, James See, Vin- the Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant for a Middletown, Va., died Aug. 4… August 10, 1960 system because they were easily cent of normal rainfall had fallen cent Moyers, Edwin Cowger, Bill number of years…Henry George Georgie Earls Combs, 65, Bak- The Navy officially approved the duplicated. in West Virginia. Funk, 60, Baker, died Aug. 3. er, died Aug. 4…The Rev. Allen installation of the Valley TV trans- Pvt. Douglas C. Stewart, War- J. Natwick and Company had Miley, Roscoe May and Delwyn Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones, 90, a former Presbyterian lator on Branch Mountain. Work densville, had been awarded the been forced to discontinue their Bowman. Camp Spirit was Har- Waddy, a daughter, MariAnn minister in Moorefield, died Aug. was to begin as soon as the FCC is- Bronze Star for fearlessness and lumber operations because of the man Hartman. Minnie Crites re- Blackford…to Mr. and Mrs. Rob 1 at Sunnyside in Harrisonburg… sued the construction permit. devotion to duty in Belgium on prolonged drought. ceived the Hand H, Mary Alice Wachter, a daughter, Aryana James Stanley Baker, 72, War- The Community Club Council Dec. 19, 1944. Restaurants and road side Cowger the Health H, Evelyn Mill- Leigh…to Mr. and Mrs. Larry densville, died July 30. heard reports on a proposed recre- Rainfall in July was recorded at stands near Wheeling were selling er the Head H. Hogueland Taylor Musselman, a daughter, Lindsey ational lake at Reynolds Gap. 5.78 inches. water at 5 cents a glass. also received a Health H.

M OOREFIELD Examiner Says E XAMINER 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.HardyLive.com Emails: Happy Birthday starving Americans and a multi- stated that Congress has the au- distinctive bird call in a long time. N EWS /E DITORIAL : [email protected] trillion dollar debt? thority to change election dates. A little research informed us the D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] Did you read about the poul- C LASSIFIED A DVERTISING : [email protected] Sorry, Donald, we can only hope Whip-poor-will population has L EGAL A DVERTISING : [email protected] try farmers in Iowa who eutha- To Aggie Pownell that Congress and the Supreme greatly declined in recent years. C IRCULATION : [email protected] nized their laying hens as a result B ILLING Q UESTIONS : [email protected] Court (if brought in) have the in- Like bats, insects are their primary of plummeting demand for eggs, Good grief! The President is testinal fortitude to stick with the food, and there’s been a decline in The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between caused by COVID virus shut- considering moving the election Constitution as it was written. their available food. Secondly, the Christmas and New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals downs? Now these farmers are Postage is paid at Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: date this year. We vote no. It’s bad little 3-note-bird likes new hard- $32.00 per year tax included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $40.00 per year tax eligible for government payments included for elsewhere in West Virginia. $45.00 per year outside West Virginia. There enough to have to listen to politi- August 9 wood forests and we’ve allowed to cover disposal costs. Not a bad will be a $6.00 charge to change subscription address to out of state. Three-month, six- cians for two or more years when our timber to mature. The whip- month, and nine-month subscriptions also available. $30.00 per year tax included for deal. Get rid of your critters and the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. they are running for the highest Whippoorwills. Are they back or poor-will also likes some open get paid for it. By the way, hog POSTMASTER: Send address change to: elected position in the U.S. But we are we listening better when we sit land (better for attracting bugs). Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 farmers are getting the same deal. Only difference is payment — $40 don’t need any more time added. outside on our porches or decks or So if you have some young timber THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER Of course, Trump wouldn’t even even camping? Peggy Hawse told close to some pasture you might be OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY for each hog and 25 cents for each hen. Wouldn’t it have been better consider moving the election date us the other day that she and Tom enticing the whip-poor-wills to vis- Member: Publisher: Hannah Heishman to donate those hens and the hogs if he were ahead, but he’s not so he were enjoying their East Hardy it. Go outside and listen. Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman Publishers Emeritus: to a feed-the-hungry group or to thinks he can turn voters around hide-away and had heard a whip- Peg, for telling us about your for- Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan schools? Why is the government if he had more time. There is one poorwill. Not something either of est visitor and sending us a short Mike Mallow Production Manager: paying for killing and destroying wall he will have to smash and them had heard in a long time but video for us to hear it. It’s been a Advertising Manager: Courtney Dawson Staff: Dominique Allen, Lon Anderson, food animals when those same ani- that’s the fact that in the Constitu- both remembered whippoorwills long time since we’ve heard that Janet Bennett, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Sharon Martin, Peggy Wratchford mals could help feed thousands? tion (you’ve heard about the Con- from their childhoods. We got to delightful bird and his very distinc- And you wonder why we have stitution, haven’t you?) it is plainly thinking that we hadn’t heard that tive call. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 3 News Senator, Union Leader: Postal Letters to the DHHR Announces Editor with a lot of people, shaking hands, Service Considers Downsizing while not wearing a mask: constit- Low Income Energy uents, congressmen, the Attorney By Anthony Izaguirre demic when basically the lifeline he’s going to try to close some post General. Gohmert was supposed Associated Press for voting and democracy is going offices,” Dimondstein said of the to fly on Air Force One with the Assistance Program to be in the hands of the Postal postmaster general’s belt-tighten- President this week, he was tested The U.S. Postal Service is con- Service,” Manchin, a Democrat, ing strategies. for COVID 19, and his test came sidering closing post offices across told reporters Wednesday. The coronavirus pandemic has back positive. HE HAD NO IDEA. the country, sparking concerns He said at least two post offices created further strain on Postal For Low Income After Politico reported on his posi- ahead of an anticipated surge of in West Virginia had been sched- Service finances. The service re- tive test, Gohmert gathered his mail-in ballots in the 2020 elec- uled to close next month but that ported a $4.5 billion loss for the tions, U.S. Sen Joe Manchin and a staff together to tell them. Some of the agency had “slowed” its plans. quarter ending in March, before his staff had already contacted the Residents union leader said Wednesday. A spokesman for the Postal Ser- the full effects of the shutdown Manchin said he has received media to tell them that Gohmert In response to the COVID-19 income. The maximum allowable vice referred questions to a prior sank in. numerous reports from post of- was insisting they all work in the pandemic, the West Virginia De- gross income levels for LIEAP Fis- statement from DeJoy, which said Manchin’s letter noted that the fices and colleagues about service office instead of from home where partment of Health and Human cal Year 2020 are listed below; the the agency “has experienced over coronavirus relief package passed Resources (DHHR) will begin cuts or looming closures in West possible and demanding that they first number is Household Size, a decade of financial losses, with by Congress in March included au- mailing applications for the Low Virginia and elsewhere, prompting not wear masks. Because they were followed by the Gross Monthly In- no end in sight, and we face an thorization for the agency to bor- Income Energy Assistance Pro- him to send a letter to Postmaster supposed to be demonstrating how come Limit: impending liquidity crisis.” The row up to $10 billion from the U.S. gram (LIEAP) on July 31, 2020, to General Louis DeJoy asking for an normal everything is, because this 1 — $1884 households who were approved for statement goes on to say that “it is Treasury. The money was intended is about performance art. As a re- 2 — $2464 explanation. the Supplemental Nutrition As- critical that the Postal Service take to help the Postal Service maintain sult they were all exposed to the vi- 3 — $3043 The possible cutbacks come as sistance Program (SNAP) but did DeJoy, a major donor to President a fresh look at our operations and essential services during the pan- rus by Gohmert, which means they 4 — $3623 make necessary adjustments.” demic. not receive LIEAP. To be eligible 5 — $4203 Donald Trump who took control all went home and exposed their to receive the LIEAP application, Mark Dimondstein, president “Unfortunately, not only has 6 — $4782 of the agency last month, moves families. a household would have been ap- of the American Postal Work- little to none of that funding been 7 — $5361 to eliminate overtime for hun- Gohmert does not currently proved for SNAP on or after April ers Union, which represents more utilized, you are now proposing the 8 — $5940 dreds of thousands of postal work- have symptoms. He may never 1, 2020. 9 — $6519 ers, potentially causing a delay in than 200,000 postal workers and very cuts that we sought to avoid get symptoms, he may develop If determined eligible, a one- 10* — $7098 mail deliveries. A recent document retirees, said there’s “definitely with that emergency line of credit,” symptoms and those symptoms time payment will be issued to the *For each additional person, add from the Postal Service, obtained buzz” about closures although he Manchin said in his letter. may be mild or they may be se- Public Service Commission-regu- $579. Households whose count- by The Associated Press, described said he was not aware of specific Later Wednesday, Treasury an- vere. No way to know yet. What lated heating vendor indicated on able income exceeds the maximum the need for an “operational pivot” details. A spokesman for the union nounced it had reached agree- we do know with certainty is that the application. If the household amount are not eligible. However, to make the cash-strapped agency said rank-and-file postal employ- ment with the Postal Service on Gohmert was exposing people to heats with bulk fuel, i.e., wood, some types of income may be ex- financially stable. ees have been told by managers the terms of any future borrowing a deadly disease because of his coal, or liquified petroleum gas, cluded for LIEAP. “It’s just asinine to think that that their offices are being targeted but also said the service was able no-mask performance art. Gohm- the payment will be mailed to the The program is limited to the you can shut something down or for potential cutbacks. to fund its operations at this time ert behaved in a way that made it individual. amount of federal funding allocat- throttle it back in terms of the pan- “The logical conclusion is that without using a loan. likely he would be exposed to the Individuals can return the appli- ed to West Virginia under the fed- virus and he took no precautions. cation by U.S. Mail to their local DHHR office or complete online eral Coronavirus Aid, Relief and He didn’t care enough about the News Briefs at www.wvpath.org. Applications Economic Security (CARES) Act. people around him to wear a mask must be returned by Aug. 31, 2020. LIEAP clients may contact their to protect them from a disease he The Mountain State Forest Fes- maining: Aug. 11 at 2 p.m., Adapt- Income guidelines for LIEAP local DHHR office for more infor- ********** didn’t know he had, and only had tival has been completely cancelled ing Arts Programs and Presenta- remain at 60% of the state median mation. this year. In May their Board of Di- tions to Virtual Platforms; and a test because he was going to be rectors announced an abbreviated Aug. 13 at 2 p.m., Arts and Social According to AAA last week, with Trump. Festival, but last week the decision Distancing. For information call the average gas price in West Vir- Mask wearing isn’t tyranny. ginia dropped 2 cents to $2.149. was made to totally cancel one of Jack O’Hearn at 1-304-558-0240 or Mask wearing is caring for other Correction New LEPC The national gas price average was In the July 29, 2020 Board of West Virginia’s premier events. email [email protected] people. at $2.188. As COVID-19 case num- Education story, two quotes were All this is due to the increase in So, please, don’t be a silent Officers Named bers surpass 4 million, demand for erroneously attributed to board cases of the coronavirus not just in ********** gasoline is weakening across the spreader of a deadly disease like member Janet Rose. The Local Emergency Planning W.Va., but in the nation. The For- country. This is the first time since Louis Gohmert. “I feel like we should always re- Committee (LEPC) 2020-2021 of- est Festival draws people from all The W.Va. Department of Agri- late April that the national average Be like David Heishman (and quire a portfolio to see some of ficers are: Chair, Steve Williams; over the country. Next year’s event culture has been awarded a farm- has declined. Motorists in the Mid- me). Wear a mask. student’s work,” and, “I feel like Co-Chair, Doug Mongold; Secre- has already been scheduled for to-school grant totaling $99,997 Atlantic and Northeast region are Regards, we should do that,” were both said tary, John Buckley; and Treasurer, Oct. 2 until Oct. 10, 2021. for fiscal year 2020 through the saving, on average, 55 cents a gal- Neil Gillies by board member Dixie Bean. Paul Lewis. U.S. Department of Agriculture, lon compared to last year. Across ********** Food and Nutrition Service, Office West Virginia, prices ranged from of Community Food Systems. The a low of $2.056 in Huntington to Fuhr The WV Department of Arts, funds are to assist eligible organi- a high of $2.224 in Weirton. Area Culture, and History and the State zations implement farm-to-school averages were at $2.217 in Hamp- Continued from page 1 Dr. Fuhr holds a Doctor of Phi- as an adjunct instructor at vari- Arts Office have been facilitat- programs that improve access to shire, $2.044 in Mineral, $2.199 teaching undergraduate Business losophy in Higher Education with ous institutions. He has published ing a series of free-form and top- local foods in schools. The pur- in Grant, and $2.274 in Pendle- and graduate Executive and Orga- a minor in International Commu- numerous articles and delivered ic-focused discussions via online pose of farm-to-school programs ton counties. Gas prices in Hardy nizational Leadership courses. Dr. nications from The American Uni- presentations for higher education conferences centered around the is to increase the amount of local County averaged $2.199. Moore- Fuhr also has expertise in acquir- versity, a Master of Arts in Educa- throughout his career. He, and his impact of the COVID-19 crisis foods served to students, as well as field Sheetz, BP in Moorefield and ing state education department tional Administration with a minor wife, Karen, currently live outside on artists and arts organizations teach children about food and ag- Baker and Old Fields Sunoco were and accrediting association branch in Political Science from East Car- of Charlotte, N.C., and have three in West Virginia. Each session is riculture. For more information, all at $2.20. campus approval, including work- olina University, and a Bachelor sons, three daughters-in-law, and approximately one hour long and contact Crescent Gallagher cgal- ing with the Ministry of Education of Arts in International Relations eight grandchildren. He enjoys free to join. No reservations are [email protected] or call 304-558- ********** to deliver graduate education pro- from The American University. traveling, boating, golfing, and oth- necessary. Two programs are re- 3708 grams to Ontario, Canada. Since 2004, Dr. Fuhr has served er types of outdoor activities.

Community Bulletin Board

CERT Meeting field Town Park, has been canceled. P.O. Box 23, Baker, WV 26801 Spay Today’s our area’s non-profit, Sunday hunting is legal statewide on Hardy Co. CERT will hold their Au- or by email to: lostriverprojects@ reduced-priced spay and neuter pro- private land with written permission gust 6 meeting, at the OEM/911 Cen- Music in the Park hardynet.com. Lost River Projects will gram. Choose from many vets through- from the landowner, and it is lawful to ter’s classroom at 6:30 p.m. Masks are deliver your notes and letters to E. A. out a wide area. At the time of surgery, hunt throughout West Virginia on fed- Lost River Projects announces Music required with social distancing seating. Hawse Nursing Center in Baker. Thank initial shots and tests can also be ob- eral land where hunting is permitted, in in the Park will be VIRTUAL ONLY you! tained at lower rates. Contact Spay To- a state forest, on land owned or leased due to changing circumstances of COV- day: https://spay-today.org or call 304- by the state for wildlife purposes, and ID-19. We are in the process of working 728-8330. on land managed by the state for wild- WIC Announcement to bring these events to everyone with- Beware of Scams life purposes pursuant to a cooperative WIC appointments will be by tele- out risking the health of our community The stimulus money coming from the agreement. phone only through August 2020. and our musicians. We plan to release federal government will be deposited Community Lunches music on YouTube and on our Face- into your bank account automatically. Community Luncheon is served each book page during August. NO ONE FROM SOCIAL SECURI- Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hardy County Public AG Morrisey’s TY OR THE IRS WILL CALL. Do Duffey United Methodist Church. not give anyone personal information, Community Luncheon is served each Meeting Schedule Mobile Office SCV Luminary Service including Social Security number, bank Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the • Hardy County Commission - First Attorney General Patrick Morrisey McNeill’s Rangers SCV Camp 582 account numbers, credit card numbers Mathias Community Center. Tuesday of each month - 9 a.m. Hardy announced Richard Dennis, from his will have a Memorial Service on Satur- or date of birth. Meals are provided by community County Courthouse office, will meet with Hardy County day Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Olivet Cem- If anyone contacts you regarding your churches and everyone is welcome. • Hardy County Board of Education residents to discuss consumer-related etery to honor our Confederate sol- stimulus money, call the Hardy County - First and Third Monday of each month issues and answer any potential ques- diers. All are invited to bring a chair and Sheriff’s Office at 304-530-0220 and the - 5 p.m. Hardy County Board Office, 510 tions. Dennis is a consumer outreach attend. Social distancing is encouraged. WV Attorney General’s Office at 1-800- Drug Take Back Ashby Ave. Moorefield and compliance specialist with the of- 368-8808. The Moorefield Police Department • Wardensville Town Council - Sec- fice. The event is Aug. 6 from 1 p.m. to maintains a permanent collection site ond Monday of each month - 6:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Hardy County Court- Grab & Go Meals for unwanted or expired prescription - Conference and Visitors Center, Main house, County Commission Room, 204 Seniors over the age of 60 can get a Fundraiser Postponed medication, located within the Police Street, Wardensville Washington St., Moorefield. meal, donations accepted, at the Hardy Due to the uncertainty of the COV- Department. It is located at 206 Win- • Moorefield Town Council - First County Senior Center, 409 Spring Ave. ID-19 pandemic in our midst, the An- chester Ave. and is available to the pub- and Third Tuesdays of each month - 7 between 12 and 12:30 p.m. They need nual Fund Drive for the Hardy County lic Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Inskeep Hall, 206 Winchester Ave., 2020 Summer name, address and birthdate. Anyone Public Library, sponsored by the Friends p.m. Moorefield. under 60 can get a meal for $5.25. Call of the Library has been postponed. Do- For more information check Moore- • Hardy County Planning Commis- Reading Program 304-530-2256, Ext 231 by 9 a.m. nations are always encouraged as well as field Police Department Facebook page Hardy County Readers, K-8th grade, sion - First Tuesday of each month - 6 participation in our Friends of the Li- or call 304-530-1777. p.m. Planning Office, Hardy County are invited to participate in Lost River brary group. For more information on Projects’ Summer Reading Program. Farmers Market Vouchers Courthouse, Lower Level the group, please call the library: 304- • Hardy County Public Service Dis- Read 10 books, complete a reading log, Farmers Market vouchers will be 538-6560 Dead Animals and earn a free soft-serve ice cream distributed to residents over the age of The West Virginia Division of High- trict - First Wednesday of each month - cone. Program runs through Aug. 8, and 60 at the Hardy County Senior Center ways wants to remind the public of its 4 p.m. PSD Office, 2094 U.S. 220 South, logs must be received by Aug. 10. Forms beginning Monday, June 29. Hours are Flu Shots policy regarding the pickup and dispos- Moorefield are available at Hardy Telecommuni- from 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. This will The Hardy County Health Depart- al of dead animals. The DOH will only • Hardy County Ambulance Author- cations, A Corner Mart, or by email at be drive-thru. Please stay in your car. ment, 411 Spring Ave. in Moorefield pick up carcasses on state owned high- ity - Second Wednesday of each month - [email protected]. Send has adult and children’s flu shots. They ways and will not go on private proper- 6:30 p.m. alternates between Moorefield questions and completed logs to the are available Wednesdays from 8 a.m. - ty. Additionally, the DOH does not have 911 Center and Baker building. same email, or to Tracey at Hardy Tele- Project Hello There! noon and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bring insur- the equipment to pick up dead animals • Hardy County Rural Development communications. Lost River Projects invites people of ance/Medicare card. Call 304-530-6355 in creeks, streams, or rivers. Authority - Does not publish a regular all ages to send greetings to residents of for information. To report a dead animal on a state schedule of meetings. RDA Office, 223 E.A. Hawse Nursing Center who have owned road, please notify your local dis- N. Main St., Suite 102, Moorefield Children’s Event Canceled been without visitors due to the Cov- trict DOH office at 304-434-2525. Meeting schedules may change be- The Potomac Highland Guild’s Chil- id-19 pandemic. No need to know any- Spay and Neuter cause of holidays or other events. Please dren’s Mental Health Awareness Day, one personally! Send notes and letters Now is the perfect time to get your check with the agency to verify the meet- scheduled for August 29 at the Moore- to: Hello there! c/o Lost River Projects cat and dog spayed and neutered! Sunday Hunting ing will be held as planned. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Hardy Life Agnes “Aggie” Pownell Celebrating a Birthday and a Life of Giving Agnes Rae Corbin Pownell was women’s circle group and is still a asked if he remembered his youth born in Romney on August 9, member today. For over 60 years and how exciting it was for sum- 1930, to Bruce and Pearl Shelley Aggie joyfully helped with Church mer to come so he could take off Corbin. The Corbins had five chil- dinners – helping the Church fam- his shoes and go barefoot all sum- dren, Margaret, Ruth and Pauline, ily celebrate weddings, baby show- mer. She said the man smiled and Aggie and Bruce Junior (Junie). ers, new memberships, and sad in- talked about the cool water on his Aggie and Junie are the family sur- timate family dinners for funerals. vivors and visit each other often. She cooked hundreds of gallons of feet as he ran through the creek. In 1943, at the age of 13, Aggie soup for the shut-ins and auctioned He held her hand and smiled as his got her first job. She worked as a her pies for church fundraisers. last moments on earth were peace- dishwasher at the Green Palm res- Much like all the other members ful, calm and happy. taurant in Romney. Aggie remem- of the community, she willingly did After hospice came Habitat for bers that job as exciting and full of her part to help others. Humanity, where Aggie also served activity and it sparked her lifelong In 1959 Aggie joined Eastern as president for three years. She interest in cooking and working in Star. She was Worthy Matron participated in numerous cheer- the restaurant business. Sending a in 1968 and was an officer for 25 ful events where the keys to new, child to work at such a young age years. In 2019 her 60-year mem- may sound cruel, but times were bership was recognized at a special clean, warm homes were handed very hard for all families in the late ceremony. over to many excited families. 30s and early 40s due to the Great Aggie’s first ‘real’ job in Moore- In addition to community work, Depression. field was as a telephone operator, Aggie and Pee Wee also raised To compound her own family’s working with Monie Boswell. The four children. She was den moth- hardships, her dad, Bruce, had lost office was above the old South er to both Don and Tim’s scout his leg when he was just 17 years Branch Valley National Bank, troops and she proudly boasts of old and could not get many of the near the corner of Main Street and Tim’s well-earned Eagle Scout dis- available jobs due to this handi- across the hall from Dr. J. W. Fish- tinction. She went on nearly every cap. He worked odd jobs, mostly er’s dental office. She had that job band trip with Joyce and Patti, and at sawmills. He worked sun up to until dial telephones were invented sunset, but his salary did not cover – it was interesting and ironic that volunteered as cook for both band the needs of his family of seven. the early 1950s technology had camp and 4-H camp every year her Before Aggie and her sisters could taken away her job. She then went kids were there. help out by working, the fam- to work as a waitress in Red Har- Elmo died suddenly of a heart ily moved frequently because they rison’s restaurant, along with life- attack in 1988. Sadly, Aggie was could not pay the rent. They never long friend Puddy (Frances Tur- forced to go back to work at the owned a home. ley) Leatherman. This was a small, age of 57. She simply did what In 1946, when she was just 16 very popular restaurant tucked un- she had to do and went to work at years old, Aggie and a few girl der the main entrance of the Mc- American Woodmark, Inc., run- friends went to a dance in Burling- Neill Hotel on Main Street. For ton. There she met a handsome fun during those early years, Ag- ning the employee cafeteria. man just back from the Navy. Even gie wrote radio jingles for WELD At 90 Aggie is fully retired and though he was seven years her se- for “Pud and AJ’s” car dealership. her life continues to be a wonder- nior, they were instantly drawn to (Pud Evans and AJ Ludwick). ful example of giving. She didn’t each other and, less than a year lat- For three years, 1963 – 1966, give money; she gave something er, Aggie quit high school to marry Aggie owned and operated Pow- much more valuable: her time and Elmo Bryce Pownell. Elmo’s sister nell’s Restaurant, located on the her heart. Aggie sums up what life Viva and her husband Clarence south end of Main Street. Dur- is all about very beautifully, “You were their witnesses at the wed- ing that period, integration laws don’t have to be smart or rich or ding in Junction, on November 9, were passed and the one table in 1947. the kitchen used to serve Afri- famous to help people. People in On July 1, 1949, just two weeks can Americans was moved to the need don’t need to know who you after the great flood of 1949, Ag- front of the restaurant. Aggie was are -- they just need -- and if you gie and Elmo (Pee Wee) Pownell pleased and excited to serve her are able, it’s your job to help.” moved from Romney to Moore- kitchen friends in the front of the field. Elmo was transferred here restaurant, but it took a little while by his job with Central Telephone and a lot of coaxing by Aggie for Company. They moved to an her primary guest, Marshall Clark, apartment over Paige Sions’ car to move from the kitchen to his dealership on north Main Street. rightful place with all others. Pee Wee’s job was to get Moore- In 1981 Aggie was elected Presi- field telephones back in operation dent of the District United Meth- as quickly as possible. Aggie and odist Women and also served as Pee Wee used their kitchen and President of the Burlington Chil- bathroom sinks to wash mud from dren’s Home Auxiliary for a four- nearly every telephone in Moore- year term. Today Aggie remains field as they began to help their a devoted supporter for the chil- new community recover from the dren’s home. terrible disaster. Aggie and Pee Wee became Elmo joined the Moorefield charter members of the Win- volunteer fire department. Mrs. chester Hospital “Mended Heart Arno Friddle invited Aggie to a Society” in 1981. They began vis- fireman’s auxiliary meeting. Mrs. iting heart patients to help them Friddle made the meetings fun by make decisions and then talked bringing old-fashioned gowns and them through the surgery process. hats and asking each lady to wear They carried a photo album of El- them to the meetings for enter- mo’s experience with heart surgery tainment. Mrs. Friddle taught Ag- to help others see and understand gie, the young newcomer, what it what to expect. meant to be part of a community. When Grant Memorial Hospital Aggie soon began fund-raising formed a hospice, Aggie was one of events for the firemen by planning the first to take the training course and hosting dinners and eventually to be a certified volunteer Hospice became president of the fireman’s worker. She provided tender, lov- auxiliary. ing care for more than 10 years. In 1953 Aggie and Elmo joined She had a gift for this work and Duffey Memorial United Meth- tells of sitting with a particular hos- odist Church. Aggie joined the pice patient. She held his hand and Yards of the Month for June and July Announced

The June Yard of the Month was Summit Bank. The yard of the month is sponsored by the GFWC Moorefield Woman’s Club. To nominate a yard before August 10, please call Billie Jo High at 304- The July Yard of the Month was the Welton/Yokum residence at 104 Central Avenue. The yard of the 257-6463 or Tracey Ratliff at 304-490-9002. month is sponsored by the GFWC Moorefield Woman’s Club. Moon Meets with Jupiter, Perseid Meteor Shower, Venus at Best in Eastern Dawn

By Bob Doyle, Emeritus the rest of the month. During Au- On the evening of August 1, the appears half full in the southern gust 15, the moon will appear clos- raised crater rims. The evenings of Frostburg State University gust, the sun’s position prevents us moon appears below the bright dawn. The early morning hours on est to the planet Venus. On August August 23-27 are best for spotting from seeing either Cancer or Leo. planet Jupiter. On the next eve- August 12 are best for spotting the 19, the moon will swing from the the moon’s craters through a tele- At the start of August, Moore- As August ends, dawn begins at ning, the moon is to the left of the Perseid meteor shower, a stream of morning to the evening side of the scope. On August 28. The moon field’s dawn begin at 5:10 a.m., 5:44 a.m., sunrise is at 6:44 a.m., planet Saturn. The moon is full meteoric grit from the star group moon (New Moon – the start of appears the bright planet Jupiter. sunrise is at 6:17 a.m., mid day is 1:22 p.m., sunset is 8:28 p.m., dusk mid day is 1:16 p.m., sunset is 7:49 on August 3, appearing in the star Perseus. Mid August is when the a lunar phase cycle). On August On the next evening the moon will ends at 9:34 p.m. with 14 hrs. and p.m., dusk ends at 8:49 p.m., giving group Capricornus. After midnight bright planet Venus is at her maxi- 25, the evening moon will appear be to the left of the planet Saturn. 11 min. of daily sunlight. The sun us 13 hrs. and 5 min. of daily sun- on August 10, the moon appears mum angle to the sun in the east- half full in the evening sky. Along In addition to the moon’s cra- is in Cancer the first nine days of light. Daily sunlight shrinks by over close to the yellow planet Mars. ern dawn. Venus will then appear the moon’s lighted left edge, the ters, the moons of Jupiter and August, then moves into Leo for an hour in August. On August 11, the morning moon half through a telescope. On Au- sun there is rising, lighting up the Continued on page 12 MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 5 At the Library

Library Operating Hours The decision has been made to dential. If you need assistance in Father was writing during the final more to her murder than it seems. schoolteacher Mary Wagler to let Tuesday: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. continue offering curbside service completing your census, stop by hours of his life. A letter that was In his quest to stay one step ahead go of her pride and see Marcus Yo- Wednesday: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. to those who cannot or do not wish the library where someone will be addressed to Gabriel. of his enemies, Bourne teams up der for who he really is? She’s been Thursday: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. to come into the library. If you wish more than ready to help. Near Dark (Scot Harvath; 20) with a journalist to figure out who so rude to him that surely he’s no *Reserves may be placed at any to use this service, just place your by Brad Thor (Reg. Print, Au- was behind his frame-up, and to longer interested in her friendship. time by phone (leave a message if holds by calling, emailing, messag- Book Memorials diobook) – With the world’s larg- learn as much as he can about the Or could she be wrong…again? no one answers), email: hardycpl@ ing, or using your online account “A Portrait of West Virginia” by est bounty just placed upon his ever-growing threat of the mys- “The Vanishing Half” by Brit martin.lib.wv.us, Facebook mes- as you did before. We still require Arnout Hyde – given in memory of head and not knowing whom he terious Medusa group. As more Bennett –Twin sisters, inseparable sage, or by logging into your online curbside patrons to let us know Dorothy James by Woodrow “Jay” can trust, Scot Harvath finds an and more enemies begin to hunt as children, ultimately choose to account. the approximate time they will be Simmons. unlikely ally in Norwegian intelli- Bourne, it’s a race against the live in two very different worlds, picking up their items, which they gence operative Solvi Kolstad. Just clock to discover who led him into one black and one white. MASKS ARE REQUIRED! can do from 10am-3pm, Tuesdays- Book Honorials as smart, just as deadly, and just as a trap...and what their next move Of Mutts and Men (Chet & Ber- We just want to let everyone Thursdays. (Requests MUST be “Forty Acres and a Fool: How to determined, she not only has the may be. nie; 10) by Spencer Quinn – When know that MASKS ARE RE- picked up by 3pm.) Live in the Country and Still Keep skills, but also the broken, troubled 1st Case by James Patterson Chet the dog and his partner, PI QUIRED for entrance into the Your Sanity” by Rober L. Welsch – past to match Harvath’s own. (Reg. Print, Lg. Print, Audiobook) Bernie Little of the desert-based library. If you arrive without one, Get Help with the Census! given in honor of Paul Leatherman Tom Clancy Firing Point (Jack – Recruited into the FBI when her Little Detective Agency, arrive to a we will provide you with one. If you A lot of people wonder why the by the Moorefield High School Ryan, Jr.; 13) by Mike Maden – unorthodox programming skills get meeting with hydrologist Wendell do not want to use a mask, you are census is so important. Besides it (MHS) Class of 1948. While on vacation in Barcelona, her kicked out of MIT, a computer Nero, they are in for a shocking free to make use of the library’s being law to be counted, the re- a mysterious sequence of events genius tracks a killer who has been sight — Wendell has come to a vio- curbside service by placing holds sults are used to determine how New Fiction sends Campus operative Jack targeting young women through a lent and mysterious end. What did at least an hour in advance. If you much funding local communities The Order (Gabriel Allon; 20) by Ryan, Jr. on an unrelenting search sophisticated messaging app. the hydrologist want to see them have any questions, please call 304- receive for key public services and Daniel Silva (Reg. Print, Lg. Print, to find out the reason behind his Cajun Justice by James Patter- about? Chet and Bernie, working 538-6560. how many seats each state gets in Audiobook) – But when Pope friend’s death in a bombing. Along son (Reg. Print, Lg. Print, Au- for nothing more than an eight- Congress — and those are just a Paul VII dies suddenly, Gabriel is the way, he discovers that she had diobook) – Cain Lemaire is an pack of Slim Jims, are on the case. Curbside Pickup Still couple of important reasons. Your summoned to Rome by the Holy secrets of her own — and some of ex-Secret Service agent from New When She Was Good by Michael Available answers are also completely confi- Father’s loyal private secretary, them may have gotten her killed. Orleans. With help from his sister Robotham – Who is Evie, the girl Archbishop Luigi Donati, who has Jack has never backed down from who’s working in Japan, Cain takes with no past, running from? Her two good reasons to suspect his a challenge, but some prey may be a job in Tokyo as head of a secu- ability to tell when someone is ly- master was murdered. The Swiss too big for one man. rity detail for a very successful and ing helped Cyrus crack an impene- Guard who was standing watch Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne important CEO. Cain ends up tan- trable case... Now, the closer Cyrus outside the papal apartments the Evolution (Jason Bourne; 15) – gling with the Japanese mafia and gets to uncovering answers about night of the pope’s death is miss- After the death of his lover in a unraveling a sex slavery ring. Evie’s dark history, the more he ing. So, too, is the letter the Holy mass shooting, secret agent Jason The Amish Schoolteacher by Jer- exposes Evie to danger, giving her Bourne is convinced that there is ry Eicher – What will it take for no choice but to run.

Aug. 7, 1864: In what became taurants were named Shoney’s he flew the X-2 at Mach 3, exceed- known as the Battle of Moorefield, when Schoenbaum’s nickname was ing 1,900 miles per hour and break- Union troops under Gen. William selected in an employee contest. ing the record of Chuck Yeager, W. Averell attacked the headquar- Aug. 9, 1916: A storm front his rival and close contemporary. ters of Gen. Bradley Johnson. The from the northwest dumped nearly Aug. 11, 1844: Emanuel Willis Confederates were routed and fled six inches of rain in less than five Wilson was born at Harpers Ferry. south into the town; the Union hours on the headwaters of Cabin He served as the seventh governor The following events happened captured 500 men and 400 horses. Creek in eastern Kanawha Coun- on these dates in West Virginia of West Virginia. Aug. 7, 1877: West Virginia vot- ty. 71 people died and 900 homes Aug. 11, 1994: The Canaan Val- history. To read more, go to e-WV: ers chose Charleston as the state were destroyed in the flood. ley National Wildlife Refuge be- The West Virginia Encyclopedia at capital over Clarksburg and Mar- Aug. 9, 1954: Don Chafin died came the 500th refuge in the Na- www.wvencyclopedia.org. tinsburg. in Huntington. As sheriff of Logan tional Wildlife Refuge system. It is Aug. 5, 1958: Jennings Ran- Aug. 7, 1893: Parsons became County, Chafin was a bitter foe of dolph defeated former governor the county seat of Tucker County. union organizers and, with finan- one of the largest and most diverse William Marland in the Demo- Parsons was named for Ward Par- cial support from coal companies, freshwater wetland areas in central cratic primary for U.S. Senate. sons, a prominent resident and the used his many deputies to keep la- and southern Appalachia. Randolph went on to become the largest landholder. bor organizers out of the county. e-WV: The West Virginia En- senior senator from West Virginia. Aug. 8, 1915: Businessman Aug. 10, 1920: General Frank cyclopedia is a project of the West Aug. 6, 1864: Delayed three Alex Schoenbaum was born in Kendall ‘‘Pete’’ Everest Jr. was Virginia Humanities Council. For times by the Civil War, Sisters of Richmond, Va. After settling in born in Fairmont. Everest was a more information, contact the the Visitation of Holy Mary finally Charleston in 1943, he went into military aviator and a pioneer in West Virginia Humanities Council U.S. rocket plane flying. In 1956, arrived in Parkersburg, where they the restaurant business. His res- at www.wvencyclopedia.org. later founded DeSales Heights boarding school for young women. Absentee Ballots Continued from page 1 their health and their right to application online. Those without voters can apply for an absentee vote,” Warner said. “Let me be online access can request absentee ballot using the “illness, injury or very clear. Any voter concerned ballot application forms through other medical reason which keeps about their health and safety be- their county clerks, who will send me confined” as the excuse for cause of COVID-19 will have the them by mail, Warner said. completing the application. option to vote by absentee ballot.” For the June primary election, “West Virginia voters should Starting Aug. 11, voters will be officials sent absentee ballot appli- never have to choose between able to complete an absentee ballot cations to all registered voters.

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EDNA MAXINE KESSEL TRACY LYNN MILBURN Rexrode Hoover. Her husband of risi, D.V.M. and husband Thom- 66 years, LeRoy Emerson Kessel, as Parisi, D.V.M. of Fisher, and preceded her in death in July 2018. Laura Elizabeth Kessel of Fisher; Four sisters and six brothers also three great-grandchildren, Thom- preceded her in death. as Emerson Parisi, Emily June Pa- Maxine’s family is proud that risi & Matthew Thaddeus Parisi; she had always been a helper, as and a sister, Leona Hoover Jacobs was exhibited in her career as a of Ft. Myers, Fla. social worker, as a church volun- Graveside Services were con- teer for the Oak Grove Church ducted Saturday, August 1, 2020 at and the Moorefield Church of the the Lahmansville Cemetery, Lah- Brethren, as well as serving as the mansville, W.Va. with Pastor Har- coordinator for the Moorefield old George officiant. Interment after school program. She was a followed. kind and fun grandmother, always ready to bake and shop. She taught The family sends special thanks her granddaughters how to bake to the former GMH extended care Edna Maxine Kessel, age 88 of and grow produce to can and pre- unit and Grant County Nursing Kessel Road, Fisher, passed away serve. Maxine was a farmer’s wife and Rehabilitation staff for mak- Tracy Lynn Milburn, 48, of Bak- Tuesday evening, July 28, 2020 at and always had food ready to feed ing her time of transition as com- er, passed away Wednesday July the Grant Rehabilitation & Care the crew after work on the farm. fortable as possible. 8, 2020. Center in Petersburg. Born on Surviving is a son, Larry S. Kes- Condolences, shared memories Born on September 27, 1971 April 11, 1932 in Hancock, Md., she sel and daughter-in-law, Ellen and photos may be left on Max- in Silver Spring, Md., she was the was a daughter of the late Solomon Jane Inskeep Kessel of Fisher; two ine’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfu- daughter of John Hardesty and Clinton Hoover and Mary Bernice granddaughters, Lesley Kessel Pa- neralhome.com. Mary Oglio. She is survived by her husband of 3 years, Granville Milburn, II COURTNEY RAYMOND TUSING and two sons, Stephen Walker and Zachary Walker. She was a loving man Tusing. Courtney graduated (married to Charles Pike) and wife and mother. She was an inspi- from Moorefield High School in George (married to Diane Kratz); ration and a ray of light in the lives 1942 as class valedictorian. He five grandchildren, Jennifer, Suzy, of her family and friends. She will was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and Todd Pike, and Jessica and be dearly missed by all, including drafted at age 18 and discharged Megan Tusing; and five great- her brothers and numerous nieces after WWII ended, in 1946. He grandchildren. Courtney had two and nephews. received his college education at sisters (Evelyn Bean, deceased, A Celebration of Life was held Bucknell University, graduating in and Jettye Loy Hott), a brother on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at June 1947 with a BA in Economics (Kenneth, deceased), and two half- 7:00 PM at McKee Funeral Home and a minor in math. He enjoyed sisters (Joanne Doty, deceased, Chapel, Baker. The family re- a 38-year banking career, starting and Elba Miller). ceived friends one hour before the in 1947 and retiring on August 31, He was an active member of service. 1987 as President and CEO of First the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, All arrangements were handled United Bank and Trust in Oak- by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, land, Md. After retiring, he served in Rio, W.Va., and a member of W.Va. Moorefield Epiphany of the 20 years as a member of the Board the church choir for many years. of Directors of Capon Valley Bank He was a loving husband and fa- Seventh-Day Lord Catholic Courtney Raymond Tusing, and Highland Bankshares, Inc., ther who always appreciated his LARRY A. JENKINS age 94, Rock Oak, W.Va. passed thus completing 58 years of bank- relationships with relatives and Adventist Church Church away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Blue ing experience. enjoyed spending time with his Ridge Hospice in Winchester, Va. He is survived by his wife of 71 friends. 504 Trough Road Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Born August 29, 1925, in Rock years, Mattie Webster Tusing (the All services were private and Moorefield, WV 304-434-2547 Oak, he was the son of George daughter of Walter and Elizabeth handled by McKee Funeral Home, Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. Marshall Tusing and Lillie Riggle- Webster); two children, Cynthia Baker, W.Va. W orship – 11:00 a.m. Saturday Mass 6:30 PM 304-703-8997 Sunday Mass 9:00 AM JAMES KENNETH GINN James Kenneth Ginn, 70, of near Wardensville, WV. He loved date. ARPERS Wardensville, died peacefully at being with his family, enjoyed Memorial contributions may be Moorefield H his home on Thursday, July 30, hunting and the outdoors. made to the Wardensville Rescue 2020. James married his wife Faith, on C HAPEL Squad, PO Box 2, Wardensville, Assembly James was born September 1, December 27, 1981. Church 1949 in Morgantown, a son of the James is survived by his wife of WV 26851, the Capon Valley Vol. of God late Harry L. and Eva Heishman 38 years and his children, Whitney Fire Department, PO Box 308, 139 Chipley Lane of the Ginn. He worked as a teacher, re- Ginn and Aaron Ginn and his wife Wardensville, WV, 26851 or the Moorefield, WV 26836 Brethren altor and a farmer. James gradu- Karen, all of Wardensville. He was Grant Memorial Hospice Promise ated from Wardensville High preceded in death by his brother Sunday School – 10 a.m. Located on Lost River Foundation, 100 Hospital Dr Suite School, received his bachelor’s de- Cecil R. Ginn and a sister, Oleta Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. State Park Road gree from Glenville State College Kerr. 2, Petersburg, WV 26847. Larry Allen Jenkins, 68, of War- Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. and was a member of the Sugar Private services will be held for To view Jimmy’s tribute wall, densville, died at his home on Sunday School – 10 a.m. Wade Armentrout, Pastor Grove Church of the Brethren family and invited friends at a later please visit loygiffin.com. Thursday, July 30, 2020. Worship Service – 11 a.m. Larry was born July 27, 1952 “Come celebrate the Pastor Johnnie Stump in Winchester, a son of Barbara presence of the Lord” Everyone Welcome! MYRTLE DORTHINE MOTSINGER OAKLEY Day Jenkins of Wardensville and Myrtle Dorthine Motsing- Dorthine was preceded in death nephews who loved her greatly. the late Lawrence A. Jenkins. er Oakley of Wardensville, former- by her parents, Robert E. “Bob” A memorial service honoring He graduated from Wardensville ly of Thomasville, N.C., went to Motsinger and Myrtle Shoaf Mots- Mrs. Oakley will be held at a later High School and worked for Hott be with her Lord Thursday night, inger. Her brothers and their wives date at Fairview United Method- & Miller in Wardensville for over W ALNUT July 23, 2020. Dorthine, a native were Arthur and Elsie Motsinger, ist Church, 2876 Old Greensboro 50 years. He was a member of the Rig of Thomasville, N.C., was preced- Robert, Jr. and Carolyn Motsing- Road, Thomasville, NC. Due to conservation deer club in War- G ROVE Assembly of ed in death by her husband of 35 er, Francis and Louise Motsinger the coronavirus, a private “fam- densville, and was a member of God Church years, Rev. Robert L. Oakley, Sr. of Winston-Salem, N.C., Hollis ily only” graveside service will be Church of the Brethren Faith. Lar- Rev. Brad Taylor (a United Methodist Minister in and Dorothy Motsinger and Ray- conducted at the Fairview United ry enjoyed hunting, riding mules, Church of the the Western North Carolina Con- mond and Anna Mae Motsinger Methodist Church Cemetery. The and loved animals. Brethren • Sunday Morning ference) in 1985. Dorthine served of Thomasville, N.C. Her sisters family requests condolences to Surviving along with his moth- Service at 10 a.m. an integral role in her husband’s were Lillie Mae Motsinger of Rev. Robert Oakley, 655 Trout er are his sisters: Jeanette Sager Rt. 55 East, Moorefield ministry, serving faithfully in each Thomasville, Elizabeth and Wood- Run Road, Wardensville, WV of Mathias and Carla Jenkins of just before Corridor H exit • Sunday Night church as a great example of giving row Long of Lexington, N.C., and 26851. Memorials may be made Berkeley Springs. Service at 6 p.m. beyond self, kindness, compassion, Helen and Rev. Fred C. Shoaf of in memory of Dorthine Oakley to Private services will be held at a Pastor Gary Shirk, Jr. • Wednesday Night and hospitality. Farmington, N.C. She was the last Asbury University, Wilmore, KY later date. 304-749-8899 or 307-220-6495 Service at 7:00 p.m. Dorthine attended Midway surviving member of her family. 40390 or Big Blue Wardensville, Memorial contributions may be High School and Ashmore Busi- She is survived by her son, Rev. P. O. Box 162, Wardensville, WV made to the Conservation Deer Sunday School – 10 a.m. 10 Queens Drive ness College. She was born July 15, Robert Oakley, Jr. and wife Linda 26851. Loy-Giffin Funeral Home Club. Church Service – 11 a.m. Rig, WV 26836 1925 and had just celebrated her of Wardensville, as well as many of Wardensville, W.Va. is serving To view Larry’s tribute wall, (304) 434-2073 E VERYONE W ELCOME ! 95th birthday. friends and a host of nieces and the Oakley family. please visit www.loygiffin.com. www.rigassemblyofgod.org

Moorefield Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel MARYANN MONGOLD S. Fork Rd. Rig Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. MaryAnn Mongold, age 59 of cross stitch. She had a love for her a son, Josh Funk of Maysville; a Moorefield, and Heather Hartman SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. Shockey Boulevard, Moorefield, children and grandchildren and the sister, Janet Brooks of Sterling, of Moorefield; and thirteen grand- Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. passed away Monday morning, time she could spend with them to Va.; three brothers, Glen Green children. Worship – 11 a.m. July 20, 2020 at the Winchester her was priceless. Along with those of Middleberg, Va., Gerald Green A Celebration of Life will be Pastor James Yao

Medical Center in Winchester. children and grandchildren, she of Beckley, and Richard Simmons held at a later date. 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD Born on August 4, 1960 in Lor- had a deep love of her fur babies. of Fisher; step-children, Bobbie Condolences, shared memories BECOME INVOLVED 304-530-2307 raine, Ohio, she was a daughter of Surviving is her significant other, Sue Whetzel of Maysville, Johnny and photos may be left on Mary AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org the late Sylvia Mable Klepper. Joe Hartman; a daughter, Crystal Mongold of Dorcas, Chris Hart- Ann’s Tribute Wall at www.fraley- MaryAnn enjoyed cooking and (Daniel) Spaid of Eglon, W.Va.; man of Rig, Jackie Hartman of funeralhome.com. “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Age in Action Granite • Marble • Bronze August 10-August 14, 2020 tions: They are greatly appreci- venient way to donate to your lo- C, advantage plans. Call 304- 530- Mathias & Wardensville: ated. Have a safe and happy week. cal Senior Center. Donations are 2256. Extra help through Social W.A. Hartman Home Delivered Only HCCOA receives funding from used to offset the expenses of our Security, Department of Health To cancel or order a lunch call federal and state entities including nutrition program, which provides and Human Service. Memorials, L.L.C. 304-530-2256 ext 231 or 232. WV Bureau of Senior Services and on-site meals, as well as home-de- The Seniors have their neck- 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive WE HAVE CARRYOUT ONLY. Upper Potomac AAA, local gov- livered meals to eligible seniors in laces and other crafts available for IMPERISHABLE (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) Call by 9:30 a.m. to order a meal. ernment, donations and memorial Hardy County. For more informa- sale. Check them out. MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 Mon. Aug 10: Cheeseburger w/ contributions. tion, please call us at 304-530-2256. Homemaker Aides Needed tomato, lettuce, and onion, sweet Donations Needed We Have Ensure Aides provide services in the BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 potato fries, applesauce Hardy County Committee on Flavors available are chocolate, home of eligible participants. Tues. Aug. 11: BBQ chicken, Aging is participating in the Ama- vanilla, strawberry, and butter pe- Please call us at 304-530-2256. TRI-STATE MEMORIAL COMPANY potato salad, green beans, roll, am- zonSmile program. AmazonSmile can. Regular and Plus in same fla- Farmer’s Market Vouchers brosia salad is a website operated by Amazon vors. The cost has increased. We Vouchers will be distributed Piedmont, WV 1-800-924-6701 Wed. Aug. 12: Tuna noodle cas- that lets customers enjoy the same only accept checks for ensure, no starting June 29. It will be drive- www.tristatememorialcompany.com serole, California blend, pears wide selection of products, low cash; sorry for the inconvenience. through; stay in your car. Hours Compare Our Prices and SAVE Thur. Aug. 13: Sloppy Joe on prices and convenient shopping Any questions, call the center at will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Granite - Marble - Bronze bun, potato wedges, baked beans, features as on amazon.com. The 304-530-2256. to 4 p.m. peaches difference is when customers shop Items to Give or Lend Grab and Go Meals for Memorials - Markers - Mausoleums Fri. Aug. 14: Chipped beef gravy at AmazonSmile (smileamazon- We have the following items Seniors 60 and older. Donations Final Date Engraving Service over biscuits, hash browns, stewed zon.com) the AmazonSmile foun- available: accepted. Anyone under 60 can available tomatoes, apple dation donates 0.5 percent of pur- To Lend: Walkers, wheel chairs, get a meal for $5.25 a meal. Will Expert Design & Superior Workmanship Donations chase price of eligible products to bath benches, potty chairs need name, address, and birthday. Those making donations were the charitable organizations select- To Give: Incontinent briefs. Must call by 9 a.m., 304-530-2256, Area Representative: Food Lion and the Moorefield Ex- ed by customers. Please remember MEDICARE Help ext 231. Can pick up your lunch GLENDA PARSONS aminer. We would like to thank us as you do your online shopping. Part D, prescription drugs; Part between 12-12:30 because of Moorefield, WV •1-304-434-2179 each and everyone for your dona- AmazonSmile is an easy and con- A, hospital; Part B, Doctor; Part Center being closed.

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Big Blue Wardensville volunteers completed the renovations of this building space for the new youth Big Blue Wardensville has a number of fun games for the teenagers to play with inside the youth center and appropriately painted the exterior blue in time for the grand opening. center and they were being tested immediately at the beginning of the grand opening on Saturday. Big Blue

Continued from page 1 side the building and watch sports teenagers here and so I had to do would be interested in doing more. volleyball tournament and kickball parking lot for the grand opening center for area youth. and we will have speaking events it,” Shook noted with a smile. We just threw ideas around for the tournament over the past year and and pastor Robert Oakley came “It’s hard to measure this in where public speakers will come to All three were laughing about adults, because they don’t under- there are plans for more sports over to show his support of the Big words. We have been working on talk to us about the grace of God. this experience with the new fash- stand the kids these nowadays and activities on the premises in addi- Blue Youth Center talking with this for two and a half years. We Outdoor events like the cornhole ion style given to Shook. to get more teenagers here. Most tion to special events after football the teenagers there and enjoying are just thrilled and actually pretty tournament today and we plan to Having met the required num- of the churches came together, but games. the fellowship and food. overwhelmed that this many peo- put up volleyball nets, plus a bas- ber for the bet, Spell joined fel- the focus right now is just to get Members of the Hardy County “One church can’t do this alone. ple came today, especially given ketball court. We have a lot of big low FCA member volunteer Bryce the teenagers here and we may in- Chamber of Commerce attended the weather,” Shook added. plans going on for here,” Big Blue Tharp in cutting Shook’s jeans in corporate a Bible study down the We are working together to pro- The mission of Big Blue War- Wardensville volunteer Sky Spell front of the new Big Blue War- road. Every Saturday we have had the event making it official with a vide a safe and fun environment densville is to see local youth thrive stated. densville Youth Center. a worship [service] for the youth, ribbon cutting ceremony as presi- for our area youth. It is nice to see and soar and this is being done Big Blue Wardensville chair- The student volunteers were but right now we just want teenag- dent Tracy Sherman stood along- so many kids here today for the through providing the area youth a man Steve Shook was in for quite very helpful setting up tents and ers to be here and we’re not going side Big Blue Wardensville repre- grand opening. It takes a village to safe place to meet for having fun a surprise as East Hardy Fellow- chairs, plus the cornhole tourna- to force anything on them,” Big sentative Ashley Yates, who cut the reach them,” Wardensville United and sharing meals and discussing ship of Christian Athlete student ment equipment prior to the start Blue Wardensville volunteer Bryce ribbon and was joined by Big Blue Methodist Church pastor Robert life in general without expectations volunteer Sky Spell met the chal- of the grand opening event as the Tharp remarked. student volunteers Wren Combs Oakley noted. and open the door to reaching lenge to have 25 or more teenag- rain clouds began to slowly roll As the rain started to come and Emily Moyers, Hardy County Other churches helped over the them for Christ. ers come to the grand opening in above. down, two youth playing table Chamber of Commerce member past two years in fundraising ef- “I know for sure I am excited to order to transform Shook’s jeans “It is exciting, especially now that tennis outside weren’t concerned Tessa Foltz, HCCC member Shel- be a part of Big Blue. It is some- into shorts called “jorts”. the kids will have somewhere to go. about the weather “what’s a little forts for Big Blue have included don Arbaugh, Big Blue Chairman thing we have been really passion- “One of the kids made a wager They are going to try to throw dif- rain, it doesn’t hurt anybody.” Faith Mission, Assembly of God, ate about and working towards for that he could get 20 kids here to- ferent things after football games Shook had fun playing football Steve Shook, Big Blue Secretary Cresthill Community and Sugar the past couple of months build- day and asked if he could bring 20 and just somewhere for them to with several of the youth and other Shanda Walker, Big Blue musician Grove Church of the Brethren. ing up to this moment. It is really kids if I would wear jorts. I didn’t come celebrate. It’s really exciting volunteers were participating in Chris Montgomery, and Big Blue Hardy County Chamber of awesome to see the building fi- even know what they were and af- to have somewhere to go for the various games. volunteers/FCA members Bryce Commerce member Lauren Mi- nally opening up. I know we plan ter they explained it, I said I would kids to have a safe place. I came Sports have played a big role in Tharp and Sky Spell. chelle was a keynote speaker for do it if they got 25 kids here. They to a variety of meetings and gave fundraising for Big Blue Wardens- to have sports nights in the future “It was very special. I’ve never the evening providing advice for where the teenagers can come in- made it by one person, they had 26 my input on what teenagers my age ville with a basketball tournament, done something like that before, the teenagers. so it was unique and nerve rack- “This is incredibly special, espe- ing. This program means a lot. If cially from my perspective. There I would have had something like isn’t a lot for the kids to do here in this when I was a kid, I probably the community. I feel like if there wouldn’t have gotten into the stuff is a place for them to come that is I did. I am thankful to be here and low-key with no expectations ex- cutting the ribbon was definitely an cept for having fun, then to have honor. It feels good to give back to good people to talk with if they my community. Some of the excit- want to will help them in a posi- ing new things for the teenagers tive way. We, by no means will not will be to make new friends, but force religion on anybody. That’s keep the old. The cornhole tour- not our goal. Our goal is just to be naments are always fun. This is a available. It’s been a whole com- fun place to just chill and get away munity bonding together to make from your family who might drive this happen and it was the fire de- you crazy. It is just a place to get partment who started it all by do- away from all the bad in the world. nating this building to us. We had There are a lot of opportunities to raise money to renovate it,” and we just need teenagers to Shook concluded. come out. I was afraid there wasn’t Recently, Big Blue Wardens- going to be anybody here today, ville hosted a baccalaureate cere- but I am overwhelmed and thrilled mony for the Hardy County senior with the turnout today. I am excit- ed to see what unfolds for Big Blue graduates with keynote speakers in the future,” Big Blue Wardens- including pastors/teachers Wade ville volunteer Ashley Yates com- Armentrout, Michael Funkhouser mented. and Henry Hodges. The grand opening had games There will be more speakers indoors such as air hockey, bil- coming in the future to talk to the liards and foosball with the teen- teenagers as they gather to enjoy agers having a blast playing and the fun and fellowship together cheering each other on during the under the Big Blue Wardensville competitions. Youth Center roof. “I’m extremely excited to be a “I am very excited about the part of this program. There aren’t turnout, despite the rain and we very many places around here had enough numbers for Steve to where you can show your faith and go into jorts, so that was amazing. have fun doing it,” East Hardy stu- We hope that they come back and dent Miles Kidwell said. that more volunteers come, so we Shook was really happy to score can open more than just on Satur- a goal during the air hockey game day night. We are only open on Sat- raising his hands. urdays, due to lack of volunteers. The interior was uniquely deco- This is a call out for volunteers to rated with inspirational signs in- come out. This is an absolute bless- cluding a giant chalkboard with the ing to be able to do this and I am simple phrase of “What If…” to extremely happy to be a part of it. begin a new sentence for the teen- If your looking for something to fill agers to ponder. your heart, there’s nothing better Hardy County community mem- to be doing than this right now es- ber Karen Findley was the bath- pecially with COVID-19 we need room interior designer creating a something that is a blessing,” Big basketball sports motif for the boys Blue Wardensville secretary Shan- room and a garden motif for the da Walker remarked. girls room. The seeds of encouragement The Wardensville United Meth- and friendship have been planted odist Church allowed use of the and will grow to the Big Blue sky. 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Business Piraino and Morral Honored as Pilgrim’s Fresh Plant Team Members of the Month Angela Piraino has been hon- ored as the June Team Member ees for their outstanding merit and ored as the May 2020 Team Mem- of the Month. Ms. Morral works work ethic. Employees in the pro- ber of the Month for the Pilgrim’s in the Evisceration department on gram have exhibited outstanding Moorefield fresh plant. Ms.- Pi day shift and has worked for the work characteristics in the catego- raino works in the Quality Assur- company since July 6, 2015. ries of the company values: deter- ance department on night shift and Her supervisor, Crystal Crider, has worked for the company since commented, “Jessica does a great mination, simplicity, availability, June 18, 1995. job every day and she displays humility, sincerity, discipline and “Angela is dependable and al- great teamwork. She is very deter- ownership. ways a team player. She helps her mined to get orders completed and As a global food company with coworkers every night. I appreci- stay ahead.” Jessica demonstrated more than 58,000 team members, ate her so much.” said Barb Ga- the Determination value, which is Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, noe, her supervisor. Angela dem- to be relentless, deliver superior packages and delivers fresh, frozen onstrated the Availability value, results, adopt a sense of urgency which is to be receptive and open, and make things happen. and value-added food products for always be prepared and motivated The Team Member of the customers in more than 100 coun- to take on new challenges. Month is a program that has been tries. For more information, please Jessica Morral has been hon- implemented to recognize employ- visit www.pilgrims.com. Angela Piraino Jessica Morral with supervisor Crystal Crider Summit Financial Allegheny Bancshares, Inc. Announces Group Reports Second Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results Allegheny Bancshares, Inc., to the acquisition and data con- lenges COVID-19 presents and economic, and competitive uncer- Quarter and First Half the parent company of Pendle- version expenses; however, I view do what we believe is best for all tainties and contingencies, many of ton Community Bank, is pleased these costs as an investment in our constituencies — Customers, which are beyond our control. Ac- to announce second quarter 2020 our future. Even with these one- Team Members, Communities, cordingly, actual results may differ 2020 Results net income of $1,391,000 or $1.68 time costs, our 2020 income has and Shareholders.” materially from anticipated results. Q2 2020 Diluted EPS $0.54 compared to per share. In comparison, net in- surpassed 2019 levels. The bank This press release includes for- Pendleton Community Bank, come for second quarter 2019 was continues to grow, and experience ward-looking statements, which an independent community bank $0.35 for Q1 2020 and $0.68 for Q2 2019 $821,000 or $0.98 per share. increases in assets related to the are not historical facts and per- since 1925, currently has ten full- For the first half of 2020, Allegh- Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Company” or “Summit”) (NAS- eny had net income of $2,020,000 uptick in loans and influx of - de tain to future operating results. service financial centers, with 8 DAQ: SMMF) today reported second quarter 2020 net income of or $2.44 per share, which is an posits. We are hopeful that over These forward-looking state- being located in the West Virginia $6.95 million, or $0.54 per diluted share. In comparison, earnings for increase in net income from the next few months we will expe- ments are intended to be covered communities of Beckley, Fayette- first quarter 2020 were $4.51 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, and $1,679,000 earned in the first half rience a greater level of normalcy by the safe harbor provisions for ville, Franklin, Marlinton, Moore- for second quarter 2019 were $8.56 million, or $0.68 per diluted share. of 2019. Return on Average As- in our everyday life allowing us to forward-looking statements con- field, Mount Hope, Petersburg, For the six months ended June 30, 2020, Summit recorded net in- sets (ROAA) for the first 6 months and Wardensville. Two offices and come of $11.5 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared with $15.7 resume normal banking operations tained in the Private Securities million, or $1.23 per diluted share, for the comparable 2019 six-month was 0.87% and the Return on Av- and see our investments perform Litigation Reform Act of 1995. mortgage operation are located in period, representing a decrease of 26.8 percent or 28.5 percent per di- erage Equity (ROAE) was 9.86%. at their full potential. However, we These forward-looking statements the Virginia community of Harri- luted share. This compares to a ROAA of will continue to monitor the chal- are subject to significant business, sonburg, Va. H. Charles Maddy, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of 1.08% and a ROAE of 8.73% for Summit commented, “I am very gratified to report Summit achieved the same period of 2019. another quarter of strong core operating performance, highlighted by Assets increased by 54.9% from exceptional growth in net interest income, a relatively stable net inter- June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020 est margin and well-controlled noninterest expenses, despite the many and, at the end of the quarter to- economic and operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. I taled $491.0 million. On June 30, am especially proud of our management and employees as they con- 2020, total loans were $354.7 mil- tinue to put forth consistent, high levels of client service during this lion, an increase of $102.2 million, uncertain time.” or 40.5% from June 30, 2019 while deposits grew $163.0 million, or 60.1% for the same period. Share- holders’ Equity at the end of the quarter totaled $42.8 million. Unions Sue USDA over The increase in net income for the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was attrib- Faster Chicken Plant uted to an increase in net interest income of $2,205,000 and an in- crease of non-interest income of Production Speeds $251,000 while partially offset by By David Pitt in 2014. the increase in non-interest ex- Associated Press A spokeswoman for the US- pense and taxes of $2,095,000 and DA’s Food Safety and Inspection the provision for loan losses of The union representing work- Service said the agency does not $20,000.00. ers at chicken processing plants comment on pending litigation. W.A. (Bill) Loving, Presi- in six states sued the U.S. Depart- Representatives of meat pro- dent and CEO, indicated he was ment of Agriculture on Tuesday, cessing companies Tyson and pleased with the second quarter saying its policy of allowing com- Wayne Farms, which are men- and first six months’ performance. panies to slaughter birds more tioned in the lawsuit, did not im- According to Loving, “The global quickly endangers workers and mediately respond to messages pandemic has affected all of our makes it more difficult to protect seeking comment. lives. Almost overnight, we were against spread of the Coronavirus. National Chicken Council faced with altering our way of do- The United Food and Commer- spokesman Tom Super said the ing business and providing bank- cial Workers International Union safety of line speeds of up to 175 ing services to our customers. and local unions representing 10 birds per minute has been studied Our dedicated team stepped up plants in Alabama, Arkansas, In- for 25 years since the first pilot and went beyond the call of duty, diana, Kentucky, Mississippi and projects were launched during the in many cases, to ensure our level Missouri joined with nonprofit Clinton administration. of service was not impeded during consumer advocacy group Public “The modernized system has these unprecedented times, such Citizen to file the lawsuit in fed- been studied, debated, prevailed as assisting customers in the com- eral court in Washington, D.C. in court cases, and has been re- munities we serve with Paycheck The USDA first allowed line viewed in depth for more than two Protect Program (PPP) loans to- speed waivers in 2018 after the decades to assure its effectiveness taling over $32.0 million. National Chicken Council, a poul- in further modernizing chicken “Also, during the first half of the try industry trade group, peti- inspection while improving food tioned it to increase speeds. year, the acquisition of The Bank safety and protecting workers,” The lawsuit alleges that the of Mt Hope was completed, pre- he said. waivers violate the Administrative senting additional costs related The local unions joining the Procedure Act because USDA lawsuit represent workers at failed to provide public notice or chicken processing plants that allow public comment and should have received waivers to speed be set aside. Pilgrim’s The unions claim workers are up processing. The unions said in endangered by faster line speeds court documents that an average and further at risk during the of eight workers per year died on Pride: 2Q coronavirus pandemic because the job between 2013 and 2017 in faster speeds make adequate poultry processing plants, and that worker distancing nearly impos- workers commonly suffer sprains, Earnings sible. lacerations, and contusions. They “America’s poultry workers contend that research and worker have been on the front lines of this experience shows work speed is a Snapshot pandemic since day one, putting major contributing factor to the themselves in harm’s way to make high injury rates suffered by poul- Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. (PPC) on sure our families have the food try workers. Wednesday reported a second- we need during this crisis,” said Super said the rate of injury quarter loss of $6 million, after re- UFCW International President in poultry processing has fallen porting a profit in the same period in recent years. The most recent Marc Perrone. “As COVID-19 a year earlier. Department of Labor’s Bureau continues to infect thousands of The Greeley, Colorado-based of Labor Statistics data shows the meatpacking workers, it is stun- company said it had a loss of 2 recordable poultry processing ill- ning that USDA is further endan- cents per share. Earnings, adjusted gering these workers by allowing ness and injury rate for 2018 was for non-recurring costs, were less poultry companies to increase line 3.5 cases per 100 full-time workers than 1 cent on a per-share basis. speeds to dangerous new levels per year, down from 3.8 in 2017. The poultry producer posted that increase the risk of injury and The lawsuit asks the court to make social distancing next to im- find that the waiver program was revenue of $2.82 billion in the pe- possible.” adopted without proper proce- riod. The lawsuit claims the USDA dure required by law, declare the Pilgrim’s Pride shares have de- has allowed 53 of 124 chicken waiver program arbitrary, capri- creased 50% since the beginning processing plants to process up cious, and contrary to law and set of the year. In the final minutes of to 175 birds per minute instead of it aside. Award costs and expens- trading on Wednesday, shares hit capping production at 140 birds as es, including reasonable attor- $16.21, a decline of 40% in the last specified in regulations adopted ney’s fees and expert witness fees. 12 months. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 9 Sports WVSSAC Releases Guidance for Fall Sports Play WVSSAC Football schools to recover lost revenue. team will meet at center court. 3. Open portion of regional and 1. Social distancing should be ment from the CDC. Modification Guidance - 6. Transportation and or bus 4. Suspend the coin toss - visit- state competitions will be reduced maintained at all times. Say six feet Fall 2020 modifications per WV State De- ing team will serve first in set one to a maximum of 2:00. Technical apart from others. Wear facial cov- Band and Choir Practice Notes: Two rules will be waived partment guidelines - alternate for remaining non-de- cheer remains the same. ering when social distance cannot Guidance - Summer 2020 for the 2020 season. 7. Limit practices to only one ciding sets. For deciding set, home 4. Changes in score sheet be maintained. Marching bands may begin prac- Eight games will not be required contact day per week team will call coin toss to decide - Addition of five points for 2. Do NOT shake hands of other ticing under current West Virginia to be playoff eligible. Six games in 8. No pre or post game hand- serve/receive. jumps golfers. We recommend a tip of Secondary Schools Activities Com- your own class or above will not be shakes 5. Limit personnel at officials’ - Increase dance from 8 to 10 the cap for greeting and congratu- mission (WVSSAC) guidelines required to be playoff eligible. 9. Electronic tickets recom- table - Increase tumbling from 7 to 10 lations. (outdoors, pods of no more than Flex days may be used only with mended 6. Avoid handshakes, hand/back - Eliminate 10 points for partner 3. Do NOT share equipment at 10, etc.). Proper social distancing any time, including tees, ball mark- principal approval and phase III 10. Hand sanitizing stations on slaps, huddles, etc. No unnecessary stunts/pyramids and sanitation protocols are re- ers, golf balls, etc. and refrain from limitations must be followed. the sidelines contact between players/coaches quired. Unfortunately, there will the courtesy of picking up some- 11. Use CDC COVID-19 screen- 7. Electronic whistles permitted Moorefield Cheer Coach Lori be no band camps this year. At this one else’s equipment. Requirements ing questions. Follow local health 8. Reduce the number of people Evans remarks on the modifica- time, neither the WVSSAC nor the 4. Flagstick: We strongly rec- 1. Extend the coaching box for department guidelines for report- traveling when possible tions: “It will definitely be a -dif West Virginia Department of Edu- ommend that the flag stick stay in social distancing on the sidelines. ing suspicious cases. Temperature 9. Do not supply water bottles/ ferent and challenging year, but cation can support bringing such the hole at all times. Please refrain 2. All water provided will be in- checks are local school decision. cups for shared use. Each athlete I feel I am up for the challenges large numbers of students together from touching the flagstick. dividual containers. No public wa- 12. Teams use end zones or oth- is responsible for bringing her own and hopefully whoever makes for full days of large scale activi- 5. The WVSSAC takes these ter sharing systems. er outside areas at halftime water. No shared water stations, this year’s team will be too. I am ties. We understand the impor- COVID-19 Precautions very seri- 3. Limit sidelines to essential 13. Disinfectants and Cleaning coolers, etc. not too worried about doing away tance and value of band camps and ously. Players intentionally violat- personnel only (Coaches, trainer, Agents, use CDC and WVDHHR 10. Teams may only have one with stunting. I wish we could, but regret that traditional band camps ing the above precautions will be manager, etc.) protocols for cleaning equipment, scrimmage against one other team; I know for safety reasons why it disqualified immediately in accor- will not be possible this year. How- 4. Limit timeouts and length of facilities, etc. no previews allowed. will not happen this year. What’s dance with Rule 1-2b of the Rules ever, bands may rehearse for a 14. Band and Cheerleaders - left is cheers, motions, dancing, time between quarters to 2:00 of Golf. three-hour period each day using recommend they do not travel to Moorefield Volleyball Coach jumps and tumbling. Our dances 5. Social distancing announce- 6. We strongly encourage all best public health practices and away games. Morgan Hill See comment about have always been a strong point ments should be made over the PA members to review the symptoms pods of 10 or less. Show choirs, 15. Face shield information will the modifications: in our routines. The area that we throughout the contest. of COVID-19 on the Center for general choirs and ensembles may be made available to schools. “There are changes, hour by will need to step up in is our jumps Disease Control’s website. If you also hold summer practices out- hour, day by day, we will be pre- and tumbling. As far as the recom- Recommendations are experiencing any of these doors in small groups of less than pared for whatever changes come mendation of not going to away 1. Travel with fewer players to WVSSAC Modifications For symptoms or have recently trav- 10, while utilizing proper social to us. All we know is that our football games it that is what hap- away games. Dress fewer for home Volleyball 2020 eled to and from one of the many distancing, sanitation protocols TEAM just wants to PLAY.” pens then we will spend that eve- games. 1. Regular seasons tournaments affected areas, or associated with and best health practices. Indoor ning practicing instead. Although 2. Modify pregame meals limited to: one who has, we ask that you stay rehearsals are prohibited because we would rather be at the games 3. Use extra dressing facilities. - Three teams if one court WVSSAC Modifications For home. While the WVGA is imple- of the threat of spreading aerosol- cheering. The sanitation and social Come partially dressed to away - Four teams if two courts Cheer 2020 menting these several precautions ized droplets from singers in small distancing on the sidelines and at games. Dress in smaller pods of - This includes ALL regular sea- 1. NO stunting for entire season, in an attempt to protect the safety or confined spaces. When held in practices are my biggest concern 10-15 at a time. *Arrange dress- son tournaments (both in and out including all competitions, games, and well-being of everyone, we can confined spaces, these activities ing and shower situation with host of state) etc. for the moment.” never eliminate risk of exposure in carry a high threat threshold for team. 2. No switching benches be- 2. Cheerleaders are to be appro- its entirety. disease transmission and are not 4. Conduct halftimes in the end tween games. priately spaced on the court, field, WVSSAC COVID-19 7. Wash your hands frequently permitted. For additional informa- zones instead of dressing rooms. 3. Pre match conference - R1 or sideline to ensure social distanc- Recommendations For and please review the How to Pro- tion, refer to WVSSAC guidelines 5. Pay per view options for and R2 and one coach from each ing. Golf tect Yourselves and Others docu- for school bands.

The Old Master By Jay Fisher

Unfortunately, this column will elite athletes face when deciding (such as Oklahoma and Kansas). The SEC then announced that any, would be placed on those non- sound more like a COVID brief- about Covid risk. What would be Teams planning to start Labor Day they would play only ten confer- conference games. ing than a sports column. This past minor issues for regular folks (such weekend should start their camps ence games this year, with no non- Another thing that hasn’t been as a minor heart issue, or some this weekend. conference games. This doesn’t week was certainly eventful at the announced is what the crowd sit- intersection of sports and coro- lingering lung capacity problems) The big college football news directly affect WVU, since the uation will be. If I had to guess, navirus. First, the NBA and NHL can be the difference between par- has been announcements from the Mountaineers didn’t have any both re-started in their respective ticipating in professional or college ACC and SEC about their schedul- SEC teams on their schedule. But stadium capacity will be up to the bubble situations. In both cases, sports, and being forced out of a ing. For the ACC, they have decid- it does further limit choices WVU individual schools, who would also the bubble concept seems to be game they love. ed to go with a version of “Confer- has if they try to replace Maryland be subject to any state or local re- working; there have been very few NFL camps are starting, and ence Only + 1” – which in this case and Florida State on their sched- quirements. Some places will prob- positive tests. so far things have been relatively means each team will play 10 con- ule. ably end up with no crowds. Others On the other hand, baseball’s mild. Some players have opted out, ference games, and has the option You may notice I haven’t men- may be 20% or up to 50%. non-bubble start has been shaki- and many others have been placed to play one non-conference game. tioned the Big 12’s plan. That is be- er. The Miami Marlins ended up on a “Reserve COVID” list. That The condition on that game is that cause they haven’t yet announced Finally, I’ll end with some good having several cases, and that cre- list includes players who test posi- it must be played in the same state their plan. Although it is quite news. Congratulations to former ated a domino effect with their tive, but also players who may have as the ACC school, and the oppo- possible that it will have been an- WVU long snapper Rex Sunaha- games being cancelled, along with been exposed. There are criteria nent must have similar testing and nounced after I write this, but be- ra. He signed a contract with the year. the Philadelphia Phillies, who had for how a player gets off the list, in- health protocols as the ACC. fore you read it. Rumors have been Miami Dolphins. Good luck to Another player (Eduardo Ro- cluding whether or not the player For WVU, that means the FSU floating around about what they been their opening opponent. Fur- him as he tries to make the NFL. ther, the Cardinals have also had driguez of the Red Sox) developed was asymptomatic. game is officially off. It also means will do. It appears that they will at Neal Brown called Sunahara one multiple positives, so we’ve had a minor heart issue from Covid, In college football, a few foot- that if they were to play an ACC least try a conference + 1 plan, al- several games postponed. Finally, and he has been shut down for the ball camps have started, and those school (such as Pitt, Virginia, or though they may allow more than of WVU’s best prospects – I can’t there are been several players elect rest of the year. I bring this up to are teams that are planning to play Virginia Tech), they would have to one non-conference team. It is not recall him having a bad snap, and to opt out of playing the rest of the point out one of the extra issues “Week 0” games on August 29 be on the road. known what kind of restrictions, if he may be able to make it as a pro. 10 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Classifieds Advertise in the Classifieds | $8 for 25 Words or Less | 20¢ for each word over 25 | Runs in Examiner, Weekender and HardyLive for One Week | [email protected]

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All States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 11 Now Taking Applications Yellowbud Place: 1 BR garden apartments, Legal Advertising 2 & 3 BR town homes. Rent includes water, trash and NOTICE STAFFORD, VA 22556‑6400 ducted, notice will be given of the time and charge of treated wastewater to the waters sewer. 1BR: $530 .00 . 2BR: $557 .00 & 3BR: $667 .00 . The Moorefield/Hardy County Waste- place of hearing. of the state. It is proposed that this General water Authority will be auctioning off to ESTATE NUMBER: 1954 A complete copy of the proposed rates, Permit be issued for a five (5) year term. Many amenities include: dishwasher, stove, refrigerator the highest bidder equipment specific to ESTATE NAME: as well as a representative of the Company Described below are some important the Gore™ Compost System consisting GEORGE WILLIAM WEESE JR to provide any information requested con- aspects of the General Permit Program. of probes, blowers, covers and a cover EXECUTOR: GARY LEE WEESE cerning it, is available to all customers, pro- 1. Approximately 775 existing facilities and garbage disposal. Laundry room on site and tot lot winder. Sealed bids can be mailed or de- 2486 DEMENT RD spective customers, or their agents at the are eligible for regulation under this gen- livered to 206 Winchester Ave, Moorefield, DOYLINE, LA 71023‑3820 following offices of the Company: eral permit. for children. Security deposit equals 1 months rent. WV 26836 before the auction. The auction ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H BEAN Mountaineer Gas Company Office 2. All eligible existing facilities will be will open with the highest sealed bid price BEAN & BEAN • 501 56th Street SE, Charleston, West required to complete the general permit and a minimum bid reserve is in place. The PO DRAWER 30 Virginia 25304. registration procedures before receiving Call 304-538-7082 auction will be located at the wastewater MOOREFIELD, WV 26836‑0030 A copy of the proposed rates is avail- coverage under this permit. The DWWM treatment plant on August 7, 2020 at 10:00 able for public inspection at the office of will establish a treatment category and a A.M. EDT. For any questions, contact ESTATE NUMBER: 1936 the Executive Secretary of the PUBLIC maximum daily flow prior to authorizing Tony Dolan at 304.530.7448. ESTATE NAME: VELMA LEE WILKINS SERVICE COMMISSION at 201 Brooks general permit coverage. The current gen- 7/29, 8/5 2c ADMINISTRATOR: KENNITH L WILKINS Street, Charleston, West Virginia. eral permit expires September 30, 2020. 179 SHENANDOAH MT RD The Rule 30-C procedure is designed However, it will be extended through United States of America MATHIAS, WV 26812‑8025 to provide a procedure for changing rates March 31, 2021 to provide continued cov- State of West Virginia charged to customers by natural gas dis- erage during the reissuance process. County of Hardy, ss: ESTATE NUMBER: 1943 tribution utilities based exclusively on the 3. Proposed facilities are also eligible Notice of Administration / to Creditors ESTATE NAME: WILLIAM GRANT WILKINS cost of purchased gas. Consequently, for general permit coverage. However, a EXECUTRIX: MARY ANN MONGOLD protest should be limited to the reason- Bureau for Public Health approval of con- Notice is hereby given that the follow- 638 MATTIE SNYDER RD ableness of such costs and the method by struction shall be obtained. ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- MATHIAS, WV 26812‑8500 which they are calculated. Anyone desir- Each proposed facility shall meet the bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office ing to protest or intervene should file a writ- public notice and public comment require- at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV Subscribed and sworn to before me on ten protest or notice of intervention within ments prior to gaining coverage under the 26836‑0200. Any person seeking to im- 07/31/2020 twenty-five (25) days following the date of general permit. The DWWM shall establish peach or establish a will must make a com- GREGORY L ELY this publication unless otherwise modified a treatment category and a maximum daily plaint in accordance with the provisions of Clerk of the Hardy County Commission by Commission order. Failure to timely in- flow prior to authorizing general permit West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. 8/5, 8/12 2c tervene can affect your rights to protest any coverage. Facilities proposing a new or ex- Any interested person objecting to the rate increases and to participate in future panded discharge (above current design qualifications of the personal representa- proceedings. Requests to intervene must flow) within the Chesapeake Bay drainage tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN comply with the Commission’s rules on area must obtain an individual permit. This shall file notice of an objection with the RATES UPON APPLICATION intervention set forth in the Commission’s applies to discharges located in the follow- County Commission within 60 days after Rules of Practice and Procedure. All inter- ing counties: Berkeley; Grant; Hampshire; the date of the first publication or within 30 NOTICE is hereby given that MOUN- ventions must be mailed or hand-delivered Hardy; Jefferson; Mineral; Morgan and days of the service of the notice, whichever TAINEER GAS COMPANY, a public utility, and be addressed to Executive Secretary, Pendleton. Also, part of eastern Preston is later. If an objection is not filed timely, has filed with the PUBLIC SERVICE COM- Public Service Commission of West Virgin- and a small section of Tucker (north of the objection is forever barred. Any per- MISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA, an applica- ia, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323. Thomas) are included. son interested in filing claims against an tion containing decreased rates, tolls and Protests may be filed online through the 4. Those permittees holding existing in- estate must file them in accordance with charges for furnishing natural gas service Commission website using the “Submit a dividual WV/NPDES permits may continue West Virginia Code 44‑2 and 44‑3 and/or to approximately 220,000 customers at Comment” link or may be mailed to the to operate under their individual permit un- 44‑1‑14A(10). various locations in the Counties of Bar- Executive Secretary, Public Service Com- til its expiration date. At that time, coverage Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- bour, Berkeley, Boone, Braxton, Brooke, mission of West Virginia, P.O. Box 812, under the General Permit will be required. ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fay- Charleston, WV 25323. DWWM: MM-2-20 out reference to a fiduciary commissioner ette, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Hancock, 8/5, 8/12 2c 5. The Director of the DWWM retains au- unless within 60 days from the first publica- Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, thority to require any owner/operator to ap- tion of this notice a reference is requested Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Notice of Meeting ply for and obtain an individual permit. This by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor Marshall, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Min- The Region VIII Solid Waste Authority authority will be exercised when the Direc- files a claim and good cause is shown to eral, Mingo, Monongalia, Monroe, Morgan, Audit Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. tor determines that such individual permit support reference to a fiduciary commis- Nicholas, Ohio, Pendleton, Preston, Put- on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Re- will better protect the receiving water. sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- nam, Raleigh, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, gion 8 Office Building in the Grant County The draft permit and fact sheet may be missioner is listed herein, claims against Summers, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Industrial Park near Petersburg, WV. The inspected by appointment between 8 a.m. the estate(s) must be filed in accordance Wetzel, Wirt, Wood, and Wyoming. purpose of the meeting will be to review and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the with West Virginia Code 44‑1‑14A(10). The proposed decreased rates and audit proposals. Department of Environmental Protection, charges will become effective November 8/5 1c Public Information Office, 601 57th Street, Publication Date: 1, 2020, unless otherwise ordered by the S.E., Charleston, WV 25304. Copies of the Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Public Service Commission, and will re- PUBLIC NOTICE document may be obtained at a nominal Claim Deadline Date: duce revenue approximately $4,405,312 WV Department of Environmental cost. Sunday, October 4, 2020 annually, a reduction of approximately Protection Division of Water and Waste Any interested persons may submit writ- 4.5%. Management ten comments on the draft permit. ESTATE NUMBER: 1956 The average monthly bill for the various Comments will be accepted until Sep- ESTATE NAME: RICHARD LEE HEISHMAN classes of customers of Mountaineer Gas 601 57th Street, S.E. tember 12, 2020. They should be ad- EXECUTRIX: PATRICIA ANN HEISHMAN COMPANY will be changed as follows: Charleston, WV 25304 dressed to: 9734 SR 249 Telephone: (304) 926-0495 Department of MATHIAS, WV 26812‑ DECREASE DECREASE Environmental Protection Residential $1.20 2.04 % Public Notice No. 601 57th St., S.E. ESTATE NUMBER: 1942 Commercial $6.00 2.50 % DWWM: MM-2-20 Charleston, WV 25304 ESTATE NAME: ROBERT SHERMAN KIRK Industrial $1,514.66 7.36 % Attention: Mylinda Maddox EXECUTOR: PHILIP WAYNE KIRK Resale $114.79 3.37 % Public Notice Date(s): (304) 926-0499, 10930 INSPIRATION POINT PLACE August 3-10, 2020 extension 43825 MANASSAS, VA 20112‑5863 Resale customers of MOUNTAINEER Fax: (304) 926-0495 GAS COMPANY include Canaan Valley GENERAL WV/NPDES E-mail: ESTATE NUMBER: 1940 Gas Co., Consumers Gas Utility Co., Do- WATER POLLUTION [email protected] ESTATE NAME: minion Hope, Megan Oil and Gas, City of CONTROL PERMIT ASHTON BRYCE MATHIAS Philippi, and Southern Public Service. FOR SMALL DOMESTIC All comments received within this pe- ADMINISTRATOR: SCOTT E MATHIAS The decreases shown are based on SEWAGE DISPOSAL riod will be considered prior to acting on 14902 STATE ROAD 259 averages of all customers in the indicated SYSTEMS IN WV the Draft Permit. MATHIAS, WV 26812‑8531 class. Each class may receive a decrease Correspondence should include the greater or less than stated here. Individual The Division of Water and Waste Man- name, address, and telephone number of ESTATE NUMBER: 1946 customers may receive decreases that agement is proposing to reissue a General the writer and a concise statement of the ESTATE NAME: DONALD EARL PARKER are greater or less than average. Further- WV/NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit nature of the issues being raised. The Di- ADMINISTRATRIX: NORMA L PARKER more, the requested decreased rates and to regulate discharges from domestic sew- rector shall hold a public hearing whenever 2085 PARKER HOLLOW RD charges are only a proposal and are sub- age disposal systems which have flows of a finding is made, on the basis of requests, BAKER, WV 26801‑8202 ject to change (increases or decreases) 50,000 GPD or less, except those serving that there is a significant degree of public by the Public Service Commission in its individual residences. interest on issues relevant to the draft Gen- ESTATE NUMBER: 1950 review of this filing. Any decrease in rates The General Permit will authorize the eral Permit. ESTATE NAME: CAROL L. SMITH and charges will not become effective un- installation, operation and maintenance Interested persons may contact Mylinda EXECUTRIX: VICKIE PEREZ til authorized and approved by the Public of domestic sewage disposal systems, or Maddox to obtain further information. 34 BRYANT BLVD Service Commission. If a hearing is con- parts thereof, and the direct or indirect dis- 8/5 1c 12 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Business Comes Natural at Wild Nettle By Jodie Witmer books. She completed a 250-hour Special to the Examiner course through Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and is enrolled Deanna Blackwell, the owner of in a 1000-hour immersion course. Wild Nettle Apothecary in War- Upon completion, a certificate is densville, W.Va. and self-taught awarded. herbalist, started her herbal jour- There is currently no certifying ney almost six years ago. Her inter- agency or licensing board for herb- est in plants started when a friend alists in the United States. gave her stinging nettle to make Wild Nettle Apothecary is tea. an earth-conscious, small-batch “I was hooked. I learned every- apothecary. Everything is made in thing I could about nettles and it small batches with seasonal herbs just grew from there. It sent me and mindfully packaged with recy- down the rabbit hole of plants,” cled materials. said Blackwell. “It basically Lotions, cleaners, soaps, tea changed my life. I needed to know blends, herbal extracts, syrups, more.” body mists, candles and makeup She found herself wanting bet- are all products Blackwell creates ter products for her children. She at her home. didn’t want ingredients in their lo- Most of the products are from tions and other products that could plants grown in her garden or be harmful. “I think the least amount of around her homestead. When an people to touch your medicine, ingredient she needs isn’t in her the better. Even if it’s medicine for garden, she will outsource, but your skin because your skin is your only from trusted companies with largest organ and everything goes high-quality plants. directly into your bloodstream,” “You might get one thing in said Blackwell. the spring, but you might not be She started learning to make one able to get it again until the next product after another, each giving spring,” said Blackwell. her more confidence to try creating “I’m very fortunate for all the new items. Eventually, she started plants. Trusting that they’ll keep selling excess soap she made and showing up and I keep making Wild Nettle grew from there. things and people will buy it,” said She first sold at farmer’s- mar Blackwell. “The elderberries are kets, then Etsy and now at local growing like crazy, so I know it’ll stores and through her online web- be a big elderberry syrup year.” site. Her favorite item to make is Blackwell learned her skills soap. Photo by Jodie Witmer through trial and error, watch- It’s a creative outlet, almost like Deanna Blackwell delicately harvests bee balm from the garden. Bee balm leaves and flowers are edible and make a lovely garnish on ing Youtube, reading blogs, and an art, said Blackwell. salads. Sky Sights Continued from page 4 evening the large moons of Jupi- mede is larger than the planet our own beneath its icy crust. Sat- of ice coated rocks orbiting about sphere. NASA’s Cassini probe dis- the rings of Saturn are the best ter change their position relative Mercury. The second moon Eu- urn is nearly twice as far from the it. Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan, is covered lakes of hydrocarbons and telescopic sights in August. Each to Jupiter. The third moon Gany- ropa has an ocean thicker than sun, but has a marvelous system the only moon with a thick atmo- frozen mountains of water ice.