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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 VOLUME 100, NUMBER 35 PRINTED WITH RECYCLED NEWSPRINT WilliamsonDailyNews.com NEWSSTAND PRICE IS 50 CENTS KSP, FBI, UNITE seize $1M in pills during drug bust By RACHEL C. DOVE leased by Kentucky State Police ne. several firearms that were found released of those involved in this Staff Writer Public Affairs Officer Shaun Little, The search warrants resulted in inside the three locations. major drug operation. detectives from Post 9 in Pikeville the seizure of a large quantity of KSP detectives were assisted KSP Post 9 is actively investi- ASHCAMP, Ky. - A police inves- and the DE/SI East acquired three Oxycodone (narcotic pain reliev- at the scene by Operation UNITE gating the illegal sales of prescrip- tigation that began one and a half search warrants for undisclosed er) and Xanax (benzodiazepine, officers and detectives, as well as tion narcotics, and they encour- years ago into possible drug activ- residences in Ashcamp. nerve medication) pills with an agents with the Federal Bureau of ity in the Ashcamp community The warrants stemmed from an estimated street value of over $1 Investigations. This case remains age citizens to report suspected led to a major drug bust Thursday investigation centered on reports million. under investigation, and federal dealers and prescription abuse by evening. of unnamed subjects trafficking Detectives also seized approxi- indictments are pending. calling 1-800-222-5555, or 606- According to information re- the prescription drug, Oxycodo- mately $80,000 in cash, as well as Names have, so far, not been 433-7711. 2 more make plea deals in fatal fire at Hatfield By JULIA ROBERTS GOAD in December. He was sen- Staff Writer tenced to ten years for each of the charges, and is serv- PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Two ing a 20-year sentence. more of the four people ac- In January, murder charg- cused of murder for the es were dismissed against death of Millard “Mitty” Ryan when when she plead- Hatfield have agreed to a ed guilty to robbery. Ryan is plea deal that eliminate the serving a 10-year sentence. murder charges against This week, Thomas them. pleaded guilty to criminal Thornhill was shot to intent to rob after he ad- death in a mobile home last mitted he intended to steal May before the trailer was drugs from Thornhill, but set on fire. did not intend to kill him. Jeffery Michael Lowe, Turner also made a deal 41, and Randy Thomas, 44, this week. She pleaded both of Turkey Creek, and guilty to robbery and mur- Cynthia Ryan, 45, of Chat- der charges were dismissed taroy, and Shannon Renae against her. Turner, 22, of Williamson, The Commonwealth At- were indicted for capital torney recommended ten- offense murder and first-de- year sentences for both gree robbery for the crime. Thomas and Turner. Lowe pleaded guilty to They will be sentenced in manslaughter and robbery March.

Staff photo/JULIA R GOAD Hatfield-McCoy Power Sports Manager Smokey Armstrong explains the features of the Tyrex 75 LE Edition ATV to Williamson Rahall to participate in City Councilmembers Sherri Brown and York Smith, Mayor Darrin McCormick, WPD Chief C.D. Rockel and councilwoman Con- nie Rockel. national summit against Kawasaki donates ATV to WPD ‘drug abuse scourge’ By JULIA ROBERTS GOAD rescue activities. “In addition to Hatfield-McCoy, By CHAD ABSHIRE from Rahall’s office stated. Staff Writer The WPD can turn the vehicle in the Ratz family owns Logan Motor- Staff Writer “Focusing the national once a year for a new ATV, Hatfield- cycle Sales here in the city,” McCor- spotlight on Appalachia’s GOODY, Ky. - Kawasaki and Hat- McCoy Power Sports General Man- mick said. “I want to recognize and To battle against what he prescription drug epidemic field-McCoy Power Sports donated ager, Smokey Armstrong, said. compliment their commitment to the has called a “scourge,” U.S. helps expose and unearth an ATV to the Williamson Police De- Armstrong said each Kawasaki city and the Tug Valley. They have Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) the root causes of the partment as part of Kawasaki’s Side x dealership can choose four agencies faith in us, and invest right here at announced on Friday his scourge that runs deep and Side Vehicle User Relations program. to donate the ATV’s to, Hatfield- home.” planned participation in the wide across most of the The vehicle is a 2012 Tyrex 75 LE McCoy will give their next vehicle to Logan Motorcycle sales suffered first national summit on pre- country,” Rahall, a senior Edition, valued at $11,699. the Chattaroy Volunteer Fire Depart- some thefts at their warehouse in scription drug abuse, sched- member of the Congressio- The User Relations Program fur- ment. Williamson in November of last year. uled for April, as well as his nal Caucus on Prescription nishes public safety agencies to re- Williamson Mayor Darrin Mc- Seven vehicles, five motorcycles and invitation to testify before a Drug Abuse, said. “With a ceive ATV’s for law enforcement, Cormick expressed appreciation for two ATV’s, worth between $30,000 Congressional Committee national audience we can education, life saving and search and Hatfield-McCoy owner Michael Ratz. in March. have more access to re- ■ ATV/6 Turn to Both events are part of sources to help resolve this ongoing efforts to “bring crisis draining our families, national attention to, and communities and our econ- advocate solutions for, the omy.” Carbon monoxide: The silent killer drug crisis in southern West At the first national sum- By RACHEL C. DOVE gas can take a deadly effect may be asleep at the time brain damage, heart prob- Virginia,” a press release Staff Writer in a matter of minutes. they begin inhaling the gas, lems, major organ dysfunc- ■ Turn to RAHALL/6 Although the symptoms and fail to wake up again. tion, memory or cognitive CHARLESTON - It has of carbon monoxide poison- Long-term exposure to problems, behavioral and Mingo Day Report recovering no taste, no odor, no color. ing can vary from person carbon monoxide in the personality changes, among But it can very easily end to person, there are com- home is not all that uncom- a range of other permanent your life in a matter of min- mon symptoms that include mon, and causes thousands symptoms. rapidly from flood utes. chest tightness, fatigue, of deaths each year. The A fatality occurred ap- Carbon monoxide is a headaches, dizziness, nau- symptoms of the gas poi- proximately one week ago FROM STAFF REPORTS is located in Williamson has deadly gas that is extremely sea and vomiting, drowsi- soning are often mistaken at the Holiday Inn Express been around since 2009. hard to detect, and is re- ness, chest pain, muscle as the flu or a similar com- on U.S. 119 at the South- The Mingo County Day Employees at the center sponsible for many deaths weakness and loss of con- mon ailment, as they symp- ridge Shopping Plaza in Report Office is there to have been working hard to all over the world. It is a sciousness. toms are general viewed as Charleston, attributed to a help judges, probation of- recover following a recent common hazard that is as- If it is caught in time, non-specific. Unlike the flu, carbon monoxide leak from ficers, attorneys, social dramatic weather catastro- sociated with the incom- carbon monoxide poison- carbon monoxide poison- a faulty pip on the swim- workers and others in Min- phe that struck the center plete burning of natural gas ing can be reversed, but ing does not produce fever- ming pool heater. Sixteen go County who deal with very hard. The Mingo Day and carbon-related materi- depending on the level that ish symptoms or glandular others were also sickened people who are in the legal Report Office was flooded als such as propane, coal, is breathed, it can result in swelling. The symptoms after breathing the deadly system who may need drug the weekend of Jan. 21 when wood and kerosene. permanent damage to vital of the poisoning may also gas. This incident brought screenings, GED classes, several inches of water blan- When carbon monoxide organs. It is particularly come and go, or seem more the dangers of carbon mon- life skills classes, supervised keted the Williamson area is breathed in, it poisons the dangerous because it can severe on some occasions, oxide poisoning to the fore- community service hours in a very short time period. body by displacing the oxy- kill without you even sens- and flu-like symptoms are front in the 2012 Legislative and more. “We lost most of our sup- gen levels in the blood and ing its presence, which is the usually continual until it has Session, and a task force The facility is part of the plies,” Day Report Officer effectively starving vital or- reason behind the gas being passed. has been formed to further Southwestern Regional Day Melissa Keyser said when gans, such as the heart and dubbed the “silent killer”. Victims of the gas poi- investigate this danger and Report Centers which are picking up replacements brain, of oxygen. This can Those affected simply slip soning may develop health to set new laws that will located in Logan, Mingo, from the Logan Regional cause loss of consciousness into unconsciousness and conditions related to long- require closer monitoring. Lincoln and Boone coun- Day Report Center a few and suffocation, and breath- never come around, or they term exposure that include ties. days after the flooding. ing in a large amount of this ■ Turn to CARBON/6 The Mingo facility which ■ Turn to MINGO/6

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2■SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees LINDSEY TANNER additional treatment. But also, in materials and techniques, in- are still more than half a million said she feels better than ever, is AP Medical Writer even artificial knees wear out, so cluding imaging scans to create Americans in their 50s with the back to exercising and plans to re- as the operations are increasingly better-fitting joints, have made artificial joints, and based on cur- sume tennis and softball when the CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly 1 in done on younger people, many the implants more durable and rent trends, operations in that age weather warms up. 20 Americans older than 50 have will live long enough to almost lifelike, surgeons say. group are expected to increase. During knee replacement op- artificial knees, or more than 4 certainly need a second or even Losina and colleagues came According to the federal Agency erations, surgeons slice off a small million people, according to the third knee replacement. up with their estimate by analyz- for Healthcare Research and Qual- portion of the worn-out surface first national estimate showing The new estimate comes in an ing national data on the number ity, knee replacements tripled on the ends of both leg bones that how common these replacement analysis being presented Friday at of knee replacements done from in people ages 45 to 64 between meet at the knee, then implant joints have become in an aging the academy’s annual meeting in 1998-2009, U.S. census data, 1997 and 2009. an artificial joint usually made of population. San Francisco. death statistics and national Doctors think two trends have plastic or metal. Typical opera- Doctors know the number of “These data are sobering be- health surveys. contributed to that increase: the tions last about two hours, require knee replacement operations has cause we didn’t know what an For example, in 2009, more nation’s obesity epidemic and a few days in the hospital, and surged in the past decade, espe- army of people we’ve created than 600,000 knee replacement amateur athletes who don’t adjust cost roughly $40,000. cially in baby boomers. But until workouts to spare aging or even over the last decade,” said Elena operations were done nationwide. Artificial knees generally last 15 now, there was no good fix on the Losina, lead author of the analy- The study estimate includes peo- injured joints. Both can lead to or to 20 years. While some are pro- total number of people living with sis and co-director of the Ortho- ple who had knee replacement op- worsen arthritis, the main reason moted as lasting 30 years, these them. pedics and Arthritis Center for erations that year and in previous for replacing knees. The estimate is important be- Outcomes Research at Harvard’s years who are still living. Donna Brent, 63, is in the lat- estimates are generally based on cause it shows that a big segment Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Overall, 4.5 million Americans ter category. The Deerfield, Ill., use among older people more sed- of the population might need fu- “The numbers will only increase, are living with artificial knees. administrative assistant says de- entary than baby boomers who ex- ture knee-related care, said Dr. based on current trends.” That includes an estimated cades of racket ball, tennis, soft- pect new knees to let them be as Daniel Berry, president of the Replacement joints can greatly 500,000 who have had at least ball and other sports took a toll active as they were before surgery. American Academy of Orthopedic improve quality of life for people two replacement operations on on her knees, but she got used to Sometimes that’s possible, though Surgeons and chairman of ortho- with worn-out knees, but they’re the same knee. living with the pain, even when doctors often discourage knee re- pedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic not risk-free and it’s a major opera- Knee replacements are most she became bowlegged and devel- placement patients from engaging in Rochester, Minn. He was not tion that people should not take common in people older than oped a limp. When pain “started in high-impact sports including involved in the research. lightly, she said. 80 — 1 in 10 people in this age getting in the way of some of my jogging. People with knee replacements Modern knee replacements in range have them, the study found. sports,” she gave in to her doc- The National Institute of Ar- sometimes develop knee infec- the United States date back to Though they’re less prevalent in tor’s advice and had the operation thritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin tions or scar tissue that require the 1970s. Since then, advances people younger than that, there last June on her right knee. She Diseases paid for the study. Turbo-traders take Bank of America for a ride PALLAVI GOGOI America,” says Joseph Saluzzi, co- man of hedge fund Omega Advi- to 50 million. down 348 points. AP Business Writer founder of brokerage firm Themis sors and former CEO of Goldman Bank of America went the op- High-frequency trading was Trading. Sachs Asset Management. posite way in November and De- blamed and attracted scrutiny NEW YORK (AP) — On a In other words, the stock moves For computers to move in and cember and sold 400 million more from regulators. The Securities normal day, 4 billion shares of because it moves. Bank of Ameri- out quickly, there must be enough shares to the market to raise $3.5 and Exchange Commission didn’t stock change hands on the New ca stock has risen or fallen 1 per- shares available to trade. Bank of billion and improve its financial ultimately blame high-frequency York Stock Exchange. One in 10 cent or more on 20 days this year. America has a truckload — 10.5 stability. trading for the crash, but said it belongs to a single company. It’s The Standard & Poor’s 500 index billion shares outstanding, com- Today, some investors — the exacerbated the decline. Regula- not McDonald’s or IBM, both of has only done it three times. pared with 3.8 billion for JPM- human ones — are buying Bank which have been on a tear. For the year, Bank of America organ Chase and 2.9 billion for of America because they like CEO tors haven’t done anything to curb It’s Bank of America — bailed is up 46 percent, best of the 30 Citigroup. Brian Moynihan’s efforts to shore it. out by the government three years stocks that make up the Dow The stock traded as high as up the company’s finances. Other Sometimes high-frequency trad- ago, reviled for being part of the Jones industrial average. Big $15.31 last year. Then investors, investors won’t touch it because ers don’t even profit from the trade mortgage frenzy that helped banks collectively are up 15 per- worried about how deep the they are afraid of the billions Bank itself. They buy and sell shares at wreck the economy and selling for cent. bank’s mortgage problems might of America is still spending to the same price and make money not much more than an ATM fee. In high-frequency trading, inves- be, drove it below $10 in July. fight mortgage lawsuits. Charles by sending large orders through When the market goes up be- tors use computer algorithms to High-frequency traders pounced, Bobrinskoy, director of research the exchanges. cause of positive news about the exploit small changes in a stock’s and Bank of America’s volume ex- at Ariel Investments, even calls NYSE, Nasdaq and others economy, Bank of America stock price. If a computer can seize on a ploded. It was 147 million shares the company “unanalyzable.” want to attract the most traders. shoots up past the stocks of other stock like Bank of America a frac- last summer. On Thursday, 477 But none of those groups is So they offer rebates of 20 to 32 big banks. When traders get wor- tion of a second faster than the million shares changed hands. driving the stock. Some days, it cents per 100 shares to traders ried about Greek debt, Bank of rest of the market, it can book a The low price put it in the sweet moves with little or no tangible who send in large orders. On the America takes the biggest plunge. tiny profit. spot for high-frequency trading. If reason. electronic exchange NYSE Arca, The big swings are not driven Those pennies add up over tens a high-frequency operation is trad- On Jan. 5, the stock jumped 8 traders who can move 35 million by a fundamental bet that the of millions of shares a day to pro- ing blocks of 100 shares at a time percent with no explanation. The bank will be more profitable be- duce big gains. And when com- to capitalize on a 1-cent change, Wall Street Journal blogged that shares pocket a quick $112,000. cause the economy is getting bet- puters rush to buy or sell a stock there’s a lot less risk working with the stock was rising on “reports/ “Rebates will be the same no ter or a real concern that it will like Bank of America, it can result a $5 stock than a $500 one. rumors/blind hopes” about Presi- matter what the price, so the com- lose more money than others if in accelerated moves in the stock It makes Bank of America “a dent Barack Obama appointing a puters keep trading all day long,” there is a default in Greece. price. Buying leads to more buy- juicy trade at very little risk,” says new head to the federal housing says Keith Bliss, senior vice presi- Instead, Bank of America is the ing, selling to more selling. Adam Sussman, director of re- agency. dent at brokerage firm Cuttone & stock of the moment for high-fre- Bank of America is part of the search at Tabb Group, a markets On Jan. 10, a Barclays bank an- Co. quency trading, the supercomput- Standard & Poor’s 500, and there- advisory firm. alyst lowered his price target on Bank of America says it has no er-driven buying and selling that fore held in mutual funds in the In 2009 and 2010, Citigroup, Bank of America stock and Mor- position on high-frequency trad- barely existed a few years ago and retirement accounts of millions then part-owned by the govern- gan Stanley and Zacks Investment ing. At some point it could reduce now accounts for as much as two- of Americans. And mutual fund ment, was in the same spot. Its Research downgraded the stock. its shares, as Citi did. But the thirds of U.S. trading. managers hate high-frequency price was in single digits, and it The stock didn’t fall — it popped bank is focused on strengthen- The bank’s single-digit stock trading. seesawed day to day. It was often up 6 percent more. ing its finances, the reason it sold price and flood of shares on the Not only does it make the the highest-volume stock — as Analysts say high-frequency more shares in November and De- market — three times as many as stocks in their portfolios more many as 500 million shares chang- trading is partly responsible for its nearest big-bank competitor volatile, but fund managers fume ing hands in one day. the huge daily swings in the mar- cember. — make it an attractive target for that high-frequency computers Last year, Citi reduced the num- ket in 2010 and 2011. The tech- Bank of America’s chief finan- hedge funds and banks that em- can detect their stock orders, step ber of shares by exchanging one nique gained notoriety after May cial officer, Bruce Thompson, told ploy high-powered, computerized in to change the price of a stock share for every 10. That brought 6, 2010, the day of Wall Street’s reporters in January that the bank trading. slightly and pocket a small profit. its stock price up — $33 on “flash crash.” The Dow fell almost isn’t likely to buy back stock this “The movement of Bank of “It has nothing to do with the Wednesday — and high-frequency 1,000 points in minutes, bewil- year. So for now, those human in- America stock on most days fundamentals,” says Leon Cooper- traders stopped flocking to it. Vol- dering traders and inciting panic. vestors will have to buckle up for has nothing to do with Bank of man, a billionaire investor, chair- ume on a normal day has dropped The market recovered to close the ride. DA: Cardinal’s death in Pa. probed amid odd timing PATRICK WALTERS death on the news and was surprised that her to make sure that all the cardinal’s medications could have led to the death. Associated Press office hadn’t been notified, given that he died were in his system and that “there was nothing Donna Farrell, a spokeswoman for the Arch- a seminary in her county. of an unusual nature.” diocese of Philadelphia, said that someone NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban “It struck many of us as odd, as peculiar,” “The most likely cause of death is death due from the coroner’s office was present the night Philadelphia prosecutor said Friday she sug- she said at a news conference. She said she to natural causes,” Hoffman said in an inter- the cardinal died. “At that time, (they) released gested that the coroner’s office investigate the suggested that the coroner conduct the inves- view with The Associated Press, adding that the body to the funeral home,” Farrell said. recent death of a Roman Catholic cardinal be- tigation “so we could hopefully put to bed any he hopes to issues a cause of death by the end His nurse was just outside door when he cause of what she called “odd” timing, saying she wanted to put to rest any speculation since rumors and speculation.” of the month. “Those illnesses were very well died, she said. he died a day after a judge had found him com- Asked whether the review would look into documented by his private physician.” “It is our understanding that someone who petent to testify at the child-endangerment the possibility of suicide or euthanasia, she de- Before he died, a Philadelphia judge ruled is a public figure — and certain Cardinal Bevi- trial of his longtime aide. clined to comment. Bevilacqua competent to testify at the child en- lacqua was a public figure — that it’s not out Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua died on Jan. County Coroner Walter Hofman said he dangerment trial of Monsignor William Lynn. of the question that tests would be done just 31 at age 88. Bevilacqua was suffering from was conducting toxicology tests on fluid and Hofman said he was involved with the car- so that the record is completely clear,” she dementia and cancer, according to church of- tissues from Bevilacqua’s body. dinal’s death from soon after he died, and that said. “We understand that law enforcement ficials. Hofman said prosecutors contacted him af- his office conducted the examination at the and civil agencies have their role and responsi- Montgomery County District Attorney Risa ter Bevilacqua died at a Wynnewood seminary. DA’s request. He declined to speculate on what bilities. We do hope that this can be concluded Vetri Ferman said Friday she learned about the Among the things he is testing for, he said, is other possibilities, other than natural causes, quickly.”

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WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 ■ 3 Embalmer takes speech case to Mass. high court DENISE LAVOIE lawyer, Jason Benzaken. Schoeller is the said he agreed to be interviewed by The how some of these deceased people, how AP Legal Affairs Writer first embalmer in Massachusetts to be dis- Phoenix, an alternative weekly newspaper, much work went into making them look ciplined on those grounds, the lawyer said. after he opened a clothing store called Hor- good so the family could have a lasting im- BOSTON (AP) — Troy Schoeller admits Schoeller’s statements were truthful, did ror Business in Boston in 2006. pression for the last time,” he said. he could have chosen his words more care- not disclose confidential information and Schoeller said the reporter took notes Schoeller said he would have used dif- fully when he talked to a reporter about pertained to a matter of “legitimate public during their first meeting, so he knew what- ferent language if he had realized his com- bodies he worked on as an embalmer at a concern,” and were therefore protected by ever he said could be published. He said ments were going to be published. funeral home. the First Amendment and the state consti- the second meeting was in a restaurant and Ethical regulations for funeral directors Among a litany of graphic remarks tution, Benzaken said. much more casual, and he did not realize and embalmers differ from state to state, Schoeller made was that he hates embalm- “People are interested in it; people have for much of the evening that the reporter but it is a clear violation in all states for fu- ing fat people. He also described the body a right to know what happens to their de- was recording their conversation. neral directors or embalmers to talk public- of a baby as a “bearskin rug” and made oth- ceased family members when they are In the article, Schoeller discusses his spe- ly in a way that identifies a deceased person er crude observations about the difficulties brought into a funeral home,” he said. cialty, reconstructive art, describing how entrusted to their care, said Lisa Carlson, of his work. But the state Board of Registration of Fu- he works to restore traumatized bodies so executive director of the Funeral Ethics Or- After his comments were published in neral Directors and Embalmers found that families can see their loved ones the way ganization. The Boston Phoenix, the state board that Schoeller violated the code of conduct by they knew them one more time. He also Other professions also restrict workers licenses funeral directors and embalmers talking about bodies in his care in an “un- made graphic remarks about how the bod- from talking about the people they serve. revoked his license. Now Schoeller is chal- professional” manner. ies of overweight people react to the em- Under the federal health privacy rules, lenging that punishment before the highest “Sensitivity, dignity, respect are at the balming process — describing it, among providers are restricted from disclosing court in Massachusetts, arguing the revoca- very heart of this profession,” Assistant At- other things, as “nasty” — and offered personal health information about patients. tion violates his constitutional right to free torney General Sookyoung Shin said. crude descriptions of his biological reac- Lawyers are also bound by confidentiality speech. “If his comments are OK, then any fu- tions to the fumes emanating from bodies. rules to not disclose what their clients tell “I didn’t lie about anything,” he said. “I neral director or embalmer in the state His remark about the infant came while them. didn’t say anything that was wrong.” would have license to go out and describe he was describing how he started with a Schoeller said he did not identify anyone Schoeller argues that state regulators the types of bodies that he finds nasty or baby “that looked like a bearskin rug.” in his remarks to the reporter. chose to enforce a vague and overly broad that he finds amusing,” Shin said during ar- “I had to rebuild it in nine hours. I used “If he’s just generally talking about fat provision of the code of conduct that pro- guments before the Supreme Judicial Court everything: duct tape, masking tape, tis- people, that’s just poor taste,” Carlson said. hibits funeral directors and embalmers last month. “And if I’m someone whose sue builder, wound filler. … I put, like, coat “If he worked at my funeral home, I’d fire from commenting on the condition of a loved one has just died … the last thing I hangers and caulk in there and put him him for not having good judgment.” body entrusted to their care. would want is to feel as though the funeral into a little baby outfit. He even weighed The Supreme Judicial Court is expected Funeral directors and embalmers routine- home to which I’ve entrusted my loved enough, too, because I packed his head and to rule on the case within three months. ly talk about their work in trade journals one’s remains is mocking the condition of his chest. He looked awesome,” he said. The court could allow the revocation to and other publications to inform a curious the body.” Schoeller said his remarks were an at- stand, or could send the case back to the public, and the provision should not be in- Schoeller, 35, worked as an embalmer tempt to show how he took pride in his board and say the sanction seems exces- terpreted as barring them from ever talk- for 13 years in Florida and Massachusetts work and how it is an art to him. sive, or could reverse the finding of the ing publicly about what they do, said his before his license was revoked in 2010. He “I tried to explain in my layman’s terms board. Sandusky says he feels people have turned on him MARK SCOLFORO had been watching children from expressing their desire for in- adjacent to his home sported Penn State and The Second Mile, Associated Press his back deck. creased contact. white signs supporting the a charity for at-risk children that Prosecutors want an order He also noted a court-appoint- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Sandusky founded, based in nearby BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — that restricts Sandusky to the in- ed guardian for grandchildren Network. State College. Jerry Sandusky walked out of a side of his home, which a county who are part of a custody dis- Widener University law pro- Sandusky smiled as he answered courthouse Friday where a judge probation officer said would pute found no reason Sandusky fessor Wes Oliver, who observed the judge’s questions, and after the was considering whether to let be unusual for people under in- couldn’t see them. the proceeding, predicted Cle- session Amendola told reporters him see his relatives and friends home detention. “Comparing with a jail situ- land was unlikely to order San- that his client’s body language re- while he awaits trial on child sex- His lawyer, Joe Amendola, ation, were he in jail, he would dusky to remain indoors. flected his personality. Amendola abuse charges and told reporters told Judge John Cleland that have certain rights to have visi- “Clearly what the prosecution said the charges have devastated Friday he felt people have turned Sandusky had not sought proba- tors,” Amendola told Cleland. was doing was trying to appease Sandusky, however. on him. tion officers’ approval for adult State investigator Anthony the community,” said Oliver, “This whole situation, being cast The judge could rule early visitors, but he was seeking the Sassano testified that children who teaches criminal procedure. as a pedophile, has crippled him next week on Sandusky’s request judge’s permission because he had noticed Sandusky from their The hearing concerned various emotionally,” he said. for greater freedom, including sensed the officers were reluc- classroom, and that his presence issues that have arisen since San- Another issue, the defense’s re- supervised visits with his grand- tant to do anything out of the was disrupting school activities. dusky was first arrested in early quest for early disclosure of grand children, but Sandusky said he ordinary. An investigator said One neighbor had used a video November. Cleland indicated he jury transcripts, received little at- felt people who had been wel- none of the complaints involved camera to document Sandusky’s hoped to start trial May 14. tention in the courtroom, and af- comed in his home were now Sandusky approaching children. time on his deck, Sassano said. In an unusual move, prosecutors trying to keep him confined in- terward Sandusky defense lawyer doors. He denies the criminal al- State prosecutor Jonelle Esh- He said Sandusky was seen on are seeking a jury from outside Cen- Karl Rominger said it may end up legations. bach told the judge that a clearly the video brushing his dog or let- tre County, home of Penn State and being resolved by the judge who “I’ve associated with thou- defined trip to help his legal team ting the dog go outside to play. a charity for children that Sandusky supervised the jury. sands of young people over the would be one thing, but she was Sandusky cannot walk the dog founded in 1977, The Second Mile. Both defense and prosecution years,” said Sandusky, 68, the against letting him have visitors. because of his bail restrictions, Sandusky wants a jury made up said the mid-May trial date may not former Penn State defensive co- The allegations include charges Amendola said. of people who live in State College be realistic, given that the need for ordinator charged with 52 crimi- he sexually attacked a boy in the Sandusky said after the hear- and the surrounding area, and Cle- other pretrial issues to be ironed nal counts involving 10 victims basement of his home, while his ing that his neighbors have land had him testify to ensure that out. Amendola said he believes the over 15 years. “And now, all of wife was upstairs. changed toward him. he was fully aware of the ramifica- case can be heard in two weeks, a sudden, because of allegations “This home was not safe for “Now all of a sudden, these tions. while prosecutors said a month is and perceptions that have been children for 15 years, and it’s people turn on me when they’ve Sandusky said he was aware more likely. tried to be created of me, now not safe for children now,” Esh- been in my home with their that he would not be able to launch The scandal led the Penn State I can’t take our dog on my deck bach said. “We think that the ac- kids,” he said. “They’ve attended an appeal, if he is convicted, on trustees to push out university and throw out biscuits to him.” tual contact, visitation with his birthday parties when they’ve grounds the local jury was biased. president Graham Spanier and Sandusky’s home borders an grandchildren is not a good idea. been on that deck. When their Sandusky said there was not a vi- football coach Joe Paterno, who elementary school and its play- And we also feel that way with kids have been playing in my able alternative in Pennsylvania, died last month. ground. After he sought permis- regard to visitors.” yard. When their kids have been where his case has been heavily Two Penn State administrators sion to see relatives and friends Prosecutors noted that one sled riding when they’ve asked reported. are awaiting trial on charges they and leave his home to help law- daughter-in-law strongly objects to sled ride. It’s difficult for me “I don’t believe that would mat- lied to a grand jury investigating yers prepare his case, the attor- to increased contact between to understand.” ter, relative to any place (else) in Sandusky and failed to properly re- ney general’s office countered her children and Sandusky, while His home at the end of a dead- this state,” he testified. port suspected child abuse. Gary with a court filing that said Amendola presented the court end street has a black and or- Cleland could try to pick a local Schultz, a former vice president, neighbors expressed concern for with letters from Sandusky’s ange “No Trespassing” sign at jury and see whether prosecution and Tim Curley, the athletic di- the safety of children. A teacher children, and notes and draw- the driveway, while earlier this concerns are valid about the per- rector, have both denied the al- and intern also reported that he ings from his grandchildren, week the two properties directly vasive publicity and local ties to legations. Family plucked from Pacific after boat capsizes See our new TREENA SHAPIRO James Kelleher, the ship’s catch. He held on and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on e-Edition Associated Press captain. “Conditions were grabbed his son and both Jan. 11 and headed for Ha- Same format as our print edition bad and worsening. We we hauled up to the deck. waii. The boy’s mother and online @ www.williamsondailynews.com HONOLULU (AP) — changed course and imme- All three arrived in Hono- teacher gave him permis- Three family members diately began running at full lulu aboard the container- sion to take the trip if he attempting their first voy- speed over to them.” ship early Thursday. documented the journey. age across the Pacific in Things might have “They’re doing great,” Mitch James owned the a sailboat were left adrift seemed to be improving, Kelleher said. “They loved boat and wanted to head in rough seas hundreds of but instead the nearly 900- getting a hot meal and a hot to Hawaii, where the fam- miles from land when their foot containership flipped breakfast.” ily often vacations, said mast broke in high winds. the trio into the ocean in A spokesman for Hori- brother Ryan James. They Just when they thought the dead of night. zon, which owns the cargo had sailed along the coast they were being rescued, “If one bad thing goes ship, said the company of Mexico before, but had seven hours later, the swell wrong, it just seems like it would be putting up the trio never crossed the Pacific, from the arriving cargo ship gets worse and worse and in a Honolulu hotel. he said from Alberta, Cana- capsized the smaller ves- worse and that’s what hap- The Jameses set sail from da, where they all live. sel, tossing the trio into the pened,” 29-year-old Mitch cold water. James told Hawaii News As the sailboat was de- Now. stroyed, 9-year-old West The crews were quickly James prepared for the able to get Mitch James out worst, “‘We’re gonna sink. of the water using ropes. We’re gonna die,’” the boy But the father and son were said. drifting away into the dark- Brad James, 32, said ness. They had to use flash- Thursday he tried to keep lights as beacons so that the his son calm as they were ship’s crew could maintain in the Pacific for about two contact. hours. They were wearing After several failed at- lifejackets and were able to tempts, the crew threw a stay afloat as they awaited rope into the water that help. Brad James was able to The father and son, along with Brad’s younger brother Mitch James, hit a series of storms while sailing from Mexico to Hawaii, and on Tuesday afternoon high winds snapped their mast and choppy water overheat- ed their engine about 300 miles from their destina- tion. The trio tried to work up a makeshift sail — but it blew away. They contacted the Coast Guard and officials directed a massive cargo ship to the stranded 38-foot vessel. “They were adrift with no hope of survival,” said A4

4 ■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Editorial The racial games hustlers play By STANLEY CROUCH Gingrich could have said to Syndicated Columnist Cain what Rep. Michele Bach- mann told then-Republican It is hard for some to under- National Committee Chairman stand how the right wing of our Michael Steele back in 2009: country has become ethnically “You be da man!” diverse. The far right is now A right-wing, bad-mouth, populated by plenty of indi- contemporary Huey Newton viduals who, though not white, becomes a Republican instead appeal to the kind of national of a Black Panther waving a redneck constituency that gun. This new kind of creature made Newt Gingrich appeal- will be like Florida Rep. Allen ing in South Carolina, where West, embraced because of the the Civil War began and where red-hot animosity he expresses the Confederate flag still waves against the president. An Indi- over government buildings. Joe an-American governor of South Scarborough knows this but Carolina like Nikki Haley fits will not actually explain it very perfectly — because her poli- well when he asserts that what cies are as hostile to so-called Gingrich appeals to is those progressive ideas and causes as who do not feel threatened by anyone in politics. She’s so far “Stalinism” but by “Sherman- right, the governor is lost some- ism.” That is an allusion to the where in the dark, dark woods. profoundly painful stomping Of course, Haley could meet Sherman’s troops gave to Geor- two volunteer witches there in gia during his rightfully famous the persons of Ann Coulter and “March to the Sea.” Sarah Palin. Gingrich appealed with sly Clint Eastwood: Half-baked in America This happened at least par- By RICH LOWRY “It’s halftime in America, pay for contraceptives and a boost from resurgent auto allusions to race so coded and tially because of the hustles that contemptuous that they are Syndicated Columnist too.” morning-after abortifacients sales. Otherwise, it remains a took place when, in the name of What follows is a half- for their employees. See? byword for urban apocalypse. now called “dog whistles” by diversity, incompetent individ- commentators like Chris Mat- If Clint Eastwood narrated baked tale about the revival There’s nothing we can’t do More than anything, the city uals from purported minorities “The Cat in the Hat,” the of the automotive industry — together. is a standing warning of the thews, Rachel Maddow and were hired by white employ- Karen Finney. words of Dr. Seuss would wrapped in economic na- What Chrysler and GM perils of social disorder and ers ready to do whatever was What bothers Matthews and instantly take on a menac- tionalism: Dirty Harry does desperately needed in their unaffordable, dysfunctional necessary to avoid being called Maddow may be more com- ing authority. He could read corporatism. Eastwood says extremity was to go through government. racist. pletely understood by Finney, the latest worthless United that Americans are hurting Chapter 11 reorganization The entire tone of the East- Black-studies departments who realizes that the hatred of Nations condemnation of and that “the people of De- to pare down wages and wood ad is martial. We must and their off-campus allies con- our president has led the likes Syria and make Bashar Assad troit know a little something benefits, shed uneconomical resist “discord” and “come vinced themselves that every- of Sen. Mitch McConnell to tremble. about this. They almost lost dealerships and ditch un- together,” we have to take a thing was all right — because say certain revealing things. So if you’re Chrysler and everything. But we all pulled necessary brands. When the “punch” and “win.” Under- McConnell could easily be cast white people had once been want to air a propagandistic together. Now, Motor City is government got its hooks in standably, Obama politicos as a redneck sheriff in a film ready to only hire and admit advertisement implicitly tout- fighting again.” them, it politicized this pro- David Axelrod and Dan made about the high fury given their own kind. Now it was ing your government bailout We all pulled together? As cess and threw some $80 bil- Pfeiffer immediately tweeted its head and exposing itself to their “turn,” and they would do as what’s best about America, euphemism, this is clever; as lion at the companies. Since their approval. The ad echoes the American public by the the same. Eastwood is a natural front- history, it is false. Congress we’ll never get an estimated President Barack Obama’s television cameras during our The kinds of corruption and man. The movie tough-guy never approved the bailouts. $23 billion back, we all must rhetoric of militarylike na- civil-rights movement. Good hustling that began with 1960s and former Republican may- Given the option to do so ex- be “pulling together” behind tional unity from his State of old boy Mitch stated his sense black nationalism were rarely or of Carmel, Calif., will make plicitly, it declined. The Bush Detroit still. the Union address. This mes- of duty compels him to try to questioned by those outside of everyone take notice. He will and Obama administrations Amid all the patriotic piety, sage is profoundly at odds make Barack Obama a one- Martin Luther King Jr., whose dare you not to believe him. acted on their own, divert- Eastwood neglects to men- with the messy competition term president. deep integrity did not submit He will invest a sugarcoated ing TARP funds to Detroit tion that Chrysler is now 58.5 and self-interested individual This hatred, as I see it, ex- to “feel good” race baiting. This narrative of Detroit’s come- regardless of the letter of the percent owned by Fiat, an effort necessarily attendant tends back to the sentimen- meant that traditional rednecks back with every bit of his law. In Eastwood’s telling, a Italian company. The heart- to a true free-market econo- talized “lost cause” of the could whisper “I told you so.” gravelly voiced credibility. legally dubious act of execu- tugging images of Turin, my. Eastwood’s two-minute ad Civil War, in which hundreds of They could point at the Nation tive highhandedness qualifies Italy, apparently were left on It is good that Chrysler and during halftime was one of thousands of people died and of Islam, insipid slogans like as patriotic collective action. the cutting-room floor. GM are now off life-support, the most memorable of the the slave system that kept black “Black is beautiful,” the threat- By this standard, any ini- Walking near the end of but they took a lot of money Super Bowl (putting aside all Americans “in their place” was ening thugs of the Black Pan- tiative of government must his tunnel, Eastwood assures we’ll never recover. A simple the Doritos spots, of course). destroyed. ther Party, Blaxploitation films, be a stirring exercise in us of our hoped-for national apology would be nice. Sure- Eastwood walks toward the The redneck philosophy that the Tawana Brawley hoax and people’s power. Remember comeback: “Detroit’s show- ly, Clint Eastwood could be camera in a dark tunnel and defended segregation was dis- anything related to the central when we all pulled together ing us it can be done. And hired to deliver an impres- says, in his slightly threaten- guised under the phrase “our belief of all con artists, which is to back the solar-panel maker what’s true about them is true sively sincere-sounding one. ing near-whisper, “It’s half- Southern way of life,” which “Show me the money.” These Solyndra to the tune of $500 about all of us.” Yet if Detroit (Rich Lowry can be time.” Lest you think that’s always meant white on top people are like the black hus- million? Right now, we are is the model for our future, reached via e-mail: com- tlers who get huge speaking a cue to get up and reload on all pulling together to try to we should prepare for nation- ments.lowry(at sign)nation- and black on the bottom. Ever nachos and beer, he intones, since rednecks were welcomed fees from misled black students force Catholic institutions to al collapse. Yes, it is getting alreview.com) into the Republican Party by every year on campuses across Presidents Richard Nixon and the nation. “I told you so.” Ronald Reagan, both of them That whisper has now be- ‘Not a religious issue, a contrived distraction' were able to somehow make come a dog whistle. ■ sure that overt hostility to black Though our culture is par- Reader’s Write people was discouraged but tially submerged in a tub of hus- To the Editor: This requirement has been in place surance coverage. tler’s muck, we will not begin to never had to leave the hearts “U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W. in West Virginia for some time but The Federal plan, unlike that in West rise from it until we recognize of Southern troops, no mat- Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today was never raised until it would be- Virginia does exempt actual houses of ter where they lived, South or that materialism can make a will introduce bipartisan legislation, come part of the Patient Protection market of anything, good or worship, churches if you will, from this North. called the Religious Freedom Resto- and Affordable Care Act. Nothing is requirement. However, once a church Now those redneck beliefs bad, high or low. That is why ration Act of 2012, that would repeal mandated for West Virginians that leaves the house of worship and enters have become diverse enough our version of capitalism, at the Obama Administration’s mandate was not already in place. to make use of women and its best, fought to bring ethics the business world with employees, requiring religious employers to cover More important, however, is that that enterprise is no longer deserving so-called minorities. The sex together with the profit motive. contraception for their employees un- this concerns the relationship be- the protection of religion and should or skin color of the messenger This is the real American der the Patient Protection and Afford- tween employer and employee. Just as doesn’t matter, as long as he or blues that must be blown away able Care Act.” there are laws requiring an employer be held to the same regulations as all she projects a so-called conser- whenever that blues appears This quotation is from the web site to pay an employee a minimum wage, other employers. vative vision that works against among any groups or beneath of Senator Manchin. pay overtime after a pre-determined It is inexcusable for Senator Man- what cowardly liberals now call any policies. We all need to As a former resident of Williamson number of hours have been worked, chin to politicize this matter and every “progressive” policies. know when dog whistles are and of West Virginia, I find this posi- follow certain safety procedures, and citizen of West Virginia let the Sena- Gingrich can pretend to be being used, no matter the color tion of Senator Manchin an embar- pay a portion of FICA and Medicare tor know. bothered by Obama’s sing- or the purported cause of the rassment. This is not a religious issue taxes, there are rules concerning ba- Respectfully, ing — but Herman Cain can speaker. Take a good look at but a politically contrived distraction. sic, minimum employer provided in- Bill Bank endorse the former speaker Mitch McConnell, and you will of the House and be a singing see it all very clearly. A rose former candidate-in-chief. One might be itself no matter what of Cain’s claims before he left it is called, but so is a redneck, the primary race because of regardless of color, sex, time or sexual-harassment allegations place. was that black people had been (Stanley Crouch can be duped onto the plantation run reached by email at crouch. by the Democrats. stanley(at)gmail.com.)

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Sports .com Panthers level the mountain Second time not a charm for Miners by PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON Cook who hit four 3-point- Sports Editor ers, 7-for-7 freethrows and a basket for 21 points. David NEWTOWN — Back on Hatfield had 11 and Austin Jan. 17 the Tug Valley Pan- Banks added 10. thers embarrassed Mingo Central would only get Central in their first meet- 11 points from the rest of ing on the hardwood 71-50. the team. Leading scorer Most thought the meeting for the Miners, Nick Lee re- on the mountain would flow mained on the bench after a different way. the first quarter. Most were wrong. TV outscored MCC 24-8 The Miners battled from but Cook swished a three a 24-11 deficit in the open- as the horn sounded to end ing quarter to cut the lead the opening Q. Hatfield was to six at the break. But nearly perfect from the line TV head coach Garland in the first half sinking 7-of- Thompson must have said 8 from the nail. something right in the Eleven fouls whistled locker rooms because the on the Panthers and three Panthers hooked their nails turnovers allowed Cook to into the Miners and went pull the Miners within six, for the kill as Tug punished 39-33, with his three before Central 89-53 on Mingo’s the break. Photo by Greg Adkins homecourt. Mingo went into the lock- Mikey Newsome had 21 points, 4 assists and shot 92 percent Mikey Newsome netted a er rooms with momentum from the free throw line when the Panthers mauled the Miners deep three to start the game but it was Tug Valley that 89-56 on Feb. 10. Tug Valley swept the series defeating Mingo and it should have been an came out swinging. Central 71-50 on Jan. 17. The Panthers will battle the Belfry Pi- omen for Miner fans. New- Chuckie White netted the rates at home on Feb. 14. some was the high scorer first basket of the second the floor finding the goal boys high school basketball for Tug with 21 points - 15 half but Cook answered 13-of-56 tries. Mingo had and fourth by the AP coaches’ in an explosive second half. with a trey with 6:05 in the 13 turnovers in the game poll. For the game, he made 12 third. The Valley’s stifling and 20 rebounds. The Panthers will face Bel- Photo by Greg Adkins trips to the line making defense held Mingo at 36 The Panthers owned the fry High School on Feb. 14 at Corey Cook fought hard for the Miners but it wasn’t enough as good on 11. and the Panthers went on an stats with nine turnovers to home. The Panthers defeated Mingo Central fell for the second time this season to Tug Valley. Tug had five players 18-2 run until Cook stepped 15 assists. The boards were the Pirates earlier in the sea- The Panthers beat MCC 89-56 on Feb. 10. Cook had 21 points in smack double figures. Big to the stripe for two. Tug’s with 29 rebounds. son 65-37. the effort. guy, Mason “Packman: Pack Tug lead by 20 going into The game was evenly called Mingo falls to 11-8 with the had 17 points. Richman MCC: 11 22 10 10 A. Brewer 10 and T. Baisden the fourth quarter. with both squads going to the loss and will host River View INDIVIDUAL SCORING 3. Vance came off the bench to The Miners scored only line 21 times. on Valentine’s Day. The Min- add 12. Aaron Muncy net- Tug Valley: S. Runyon 2, J. Mingo Central: M. Lester one 2-point basket and Tug Valley improved to 15-2 ers easily defeated River View White 4, M. Pack 17, R. Vance 1, A. Banks 10, A. Cline 4, A. ted 11 and Austin Brewer three 3-pointers in the sec- on the year and are ranked earlier this month 89-54. had 10. 12, A. Muncy 11, H. Sturgell 2, Lee 2, C. Cook 21, J. May 4 ond half. For the game, first in Class AA by AARP SCORE BY QUARTERS C. White 6, M. Newsome 21, and D. Hatfield 11. Mingo was led but Corey MCC shot 23 percent from MetroNews Power Index for TVHS: 24 15 24 25 Notre Dame knocks off West Virginia 55-51 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. coach Bob Huggins. “They (AP) — The home crowd made shots and we didn’t came to cheer on Kevin make shots.” Jones Wednesday night, but “We have made some fear- it was Notre Dame’s center less threes this year,” said who stole the show in a 55- Brey. “We’re really good at 51 Fighting Irish victory the end of a clock and at the over West Virginia. end of a game. We’re a really Jack Cooley recorded his mentally tough and poised seventh double-double of group. It was just a heck of the season with 21 points a win for us on the road.” and 12 rebounds. “During this run (winning West Virginia’s Jones, the streak), they’ve all made big Big East’s leading scorer shots for us,” he added. “I and rebounder, picked up think their concentration is his 16th double-double of better the last four minutes the year (14 points, 12 re- than it is in the first 36.” bounds). The senior was West Virginia clawed its going for his 10th straight way back from a 12-point game with 20 or more deficit early in the second points. Only Jerry West and half to lead 43-40 with 4:28 Hot Rod Hundley have done remaining. The Mountain- that in the program’s his- eers’ last lead, 45-42, came tory. with 2:33 left. Then came “I think (Cooley) took it the triples by Eric Atkins, Photo by Greg Adkins as a challenge,” Notre Dame Grant and Martin. Kassidy Prater led the Lady Miners in scoring with 14 points in Mingo Central’s 42-30 win over Pike County Central on Feb. coach Mike Brey said. “We “It was a hard-fought 9. It was senior night for the ladies as Mingo played its last regular season home game. The Miners will finish the 2011/12 talked about their front line. road win against a heck season on the road at Mount View on Feb. 13. I thought Jack was fabulous of a team,” said Brey. “We tonight. He guarded but he weathered a storm. You also knew he could move knew they were going to Mingo Central wins first senior night around them a little bit. He make a run. To go down has quicker feet to get there three and come back and by PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON the break scoring 11 in the second for Along with Ellis, Central gradu- and get some buckets. The steal a road win, it’s big for Sports Editor the 17-10 lead at the half. ates Danielle Butcher, Catherine way he got some offensive our group. I thought our The Hawks gave the home crowd a Browning and Brianna New. NEWTOWN — The Lady Miners rebounds tonight was amaz- poise was really good when scare taking a 25-21 lead in the third SCORE BY QUARTERS ing.” we went down three.” sent the Hawks flying back across the holding MCC to four points. Central PCC: 4 6 15 5 Tug River with a 42-30 loss on Mingo It was the fifth straight Notre Dame scored nine came storming back in the fourth out- MCC: 6 11 4 21 Big East victory for the straight points to take a 19- Central’s first senior night on the scoring the visitors 21-5 for the win. INDIVIDUAL SCORING hardwood Feb. 9. Irish (16-8, 8-3). During 12 lead with 5:12 remaining Mingo improved to 9-12 with the Pike Central: C. Blackburn 5, K. that streak, Notre Dame has in the first half. The Miners were led in scoring by win in their last regular season home Prater 14, C. Campbell 6, N. Brizen- senior Kalenia Ellis with 15 points beaten three teams in the A hook by Jones broke a game. The Miner gals will finish the dine 2 and R. Clark 3. Top 25 and limited all five seven-minute scoreless span while Kassidy Prater’s 14. inaugural season Feb. 13 at Mount Mingo Central: D. Butcher 9, K. Both teams started the game slow opponents to 59 points or for West Virginia. View. Pike Central fell to 17-8 with Ellis 15, C. Farmer 5, B. New 2, less. Martin scored on a tip-in as Mingo took the first lead at 6-4. three more games in the regular B. Maynard 5, A. Curry 4 and C. The Miners picked up the pace before For the Mountaineers and followed with a 3-point season. Browning 2. (16-9, 6-6), it was the fourth shot to send the Fighting loss in their last five league Irish into the locker room games. with a 26-16 lead, its largest Cooley was 7 of 9 from advantage of the first half. Notre Dame unveils new coaching staff the field and 7 of 10 from West Virginia hit just 24.1 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) ate coaches. And today was tor, it’s not about what you the two will work together the free throw line. Scott percent from the field in — The Notre Dame coach- to announce what I believe put up on the blackboard, again at Notre Dame. Kelly Martin and Jerian Grant the first half (7 of 29) and ing staff has a few new faces are some significant im- it’s about your ability to lead said he will continue to call each added 12 points for 9.1 percent (1 of 11) from for the players to get used provements within our staff and communicate, it’s your the plays on game days. Notre Dame. 3-point range. to. that are going to allow us to ability to get your players to Martin will also be in Jabarie Hinds scored 17 Notre Dame dominated Coach Brian Kelly intro- move forward. We believe play at the level necessary,” charge of the quarterbacks points, Deniz Kilicli had 16 the boards (21-16) and out- duced the staff on Friday, our foundation has been Kelly said. “Chuck’s already on a day-to-day basis with a and Jones 14 for the Moun- scored West Virginia 14-6 in detailing the changes that set.” demonstrated that, and he four-man race for the start- taineers. the paint and 8-2 on second- have taken place since losing Chuck Martin, the safeties brings with him the experi- ing position under way. Three consecutive chance points. three coaches — all of them coach and recruiting coordi- ence of knowing the offense “I just want to win foot- 3-pointers sealed the deal West Virginia’s 16 points on offense — over the past nator for Kelly last season, that we’re already running.” ball games at Notre Dame, for Notre Dame. The treys was its lowest first-half total few months. has switched sides and will It was Martin who coached period, end of story,” Martin left the Irish ahead 51-45 of the season. “When you do not reach be the offensive coordina- for four years under Kelly at said. “I think that’s part of with 55.3 seconds remain- Notre Dame was ahead the goals that you’re looking tor next season. He replaces Grand Valley State and took why (Kelly) made the deci- ing. 32-22 with 16:35 left in the to reach, it’s not just about Charley Molnar, who left to over the program when Kel- sion. He knows I don’t have “Obviously, what hap- game, but the Mountaineers your players,” Kelly said. become the head coach at ly left. In six seasons as head another agenda. I’m not pened was that they were went on a 16-6 run to tie the “You have to evaluate play- Massachusetts. coach, Martin continued into these stats. I’m not into 2 of 18 (previously) from game at 38 with 7:09 left. ers. You have to evaluate “When you’re talking to run the spread offensive 3 and they made three in Jones’ 3-pointer from systems. You have to evalu- about an offensive coordina- system Kelly installed and ■ Turn to NEW/6 a row,” said West Virginia ■ Turn to NOTRE/6 A6

6 ■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS Obituaries announced by the Hatfield Funeral Home, Warfield, and Ruth Justice. Funeral Chapel of Toler, Ky. Ky. Visitation is from 6 Friends may gather with ATV p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, the family at the Little ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 February 11, at the funeral Zion Old Regular Baptist and $50,000, were taken. To can use it for special events home. Church at Greenbrier of date four of the stolen ve- when we can’t get a cruiser Panther on Sunday, Febru- hicles have been recovered through town as well as to ary 12, after 6 p.m. Funeral by the WPD. get to people who need help Lucille services will be conducted “We want to commend when there is snow on the at Little Zion Old Regular the Williamson Department ground.” Blankenship Baptist Church, Green- for their acting so quickly in The chief said the vehicle Mary Lucille “Lou” Blan- brier of Panther, Monday, the thefts,” Armstrong said. will also be used to help rid- kenship, 90, of Mate Creek, Charles Marcum February 13, at 1 p.m. “They acted professionally.” ers on the Hatfield-McCoy passed away Friday, Febru- Charles Edward Mar- Burial will follow at Cline Williamson Police Chief Trail System. ary 10, 2012, at her home Shelby Cline Cemetery, Greenbrier of cum, 72, of Kermit passed Shelby Jean Cline, 65, C.D. Rockel said the ATV McCormick also com- following a lingering ill- away February 9, 2012. Panther. is a great addition to the de- mended WPD Patrolman ness. of Panther, died Thursday, Mounts Funeral Home The funeral will be 2 February 9, 2012. partment. John Hall for his help in Funeral arrangements p.m. Sunday, February 12, of Gilbert is in charge of “This is a great thing working to obtain the ATV are incomplete and will be She was born October arrangements. at Richmond-Callaham 11, 1946, to the late Elbert they did,” Rockel said. “We for the police department. Rahall ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mit, Rahall will participate in a bipartisan a Congressional hearing, we help put Ap- measure to the Senate bill authored by Sen. stated. congressional forum to focus only on the palachia center stage in a national forum to Jay Rockefeller (also D-W.Va.), which would “When we say drug abuse impacts a issue of prescription drug abuse. He will direct attention back home.” promote both physician and consumer edu- ready workforce, we really are concluding join other invited panelists, including: U.S. Rahall also plans to testify on a member cation, as well as authorize federal funding whole regional economies are being af- Reps. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), Mary Bono Mack panel at hearing of the House Committee to help states create and maintain prescrip- fected, and that means completely innocent (R-Calif.) and Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), all on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, tion drug monitoring programs that all co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Terrorism, and Homeland Security on states can access. families are being hurt,” Rahall said. “With Prescription Drug Abuse. March 7, to “help advance legislative ef- Rahall will participate at the invitation almost every sector of our economy being “Southern West Virginia and Eastern forts to address the growing epidemic of of Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman, impacted, I believe we can build a coalition Kentucky share many virtues and opportu- prescription drug abuse,” the press release House Judiciary Committee. of strong national partners – public and nities, but we both are plagued by prescrip- stated. While this is the first national summit on private, non-profit and for-profit entities – tion drug abuse,” Rahall said. “Congress- A week ago, Rahall led a bipartisan re- prescription drug abuse, this is not Rahall’s which can help bring important resources man Hal Rogers and I are singing from the quest for a hearing by the Committee, first summit on the topic. Last year, the to the table. same hymnal to engage a united effort of which holds jurisdiction over the legisla- congressman hosted a summit in Wyoming national, regional, and multi-county re- tion proposed last year by Rahall, H.R. County to bring federal, state, and local of- “We have people, aged 9 to 90, endan- sources to combat the drug abuse scourge. 1925, the “Prescription Drug Abuse Pre- ficials together to “focus resources on the gering their health; we have to blanket the “Through his upcoming national summit vention and Treatment Act.” burgeoning problem of prescription drug country with one of our most cost-effective and by our joint request being granted for The act, which is the House companion abuse in West Virginia,” the press release measures: prevention.” Carbon ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The group consists of first senior citizens throughout burn various types of fuel to ages that would prevent gas if the door is partially open. the causes, symptoms and responders, emergency per- WV are distributing the stay warm. The causes of emissions from escaping This can build up fumes treatments, in order to arm sonnel, health department pamphlets in hopes of edu- carbon monoxide exposure through the proper chan- very quickly that can turn themselves as thoroughly as employees and school of- cating those who are among stem from the incomplete nels. in and seep through door possible against this deadly, ficials. the most vulnerable to the burning of a carbon-based If possible, always opt cracks into the interior of undetectable disease. By The leaders serving on poison. Another idea is to fuel as well as faulty equip- for fuel appliances that the home. raising awareness, training the Kanawha County based take the funding provided ment and poor ventilation. vent fumes to the outside, In places of employment, and educating yourself and committee all readily agree yearly for fire departments General precautionary and ensure they are fitted make sure that all staff are others, and ensuring that all that public awareness is the and other civic organiza- measures recommended to and checked by profes- trained on the dangers, possible safety precaution main key to successfully al- tions to purchase detec- prevent carbon monoxide sionals. Always follow the causes, effects and symp- measures are taken, you leviating this problem. They tors that are a combination poisoning are included in instructions when using a toms of carbon monoxide could help to prevent this have created pamphlets smoke/fire alarm and a car- the informative pamphlets, fuel-burning device. Do not poisoning, and encourage that are being handed out bon monoxide detector, in and are as follows: sleep in a room that has an them to report anything deadly gas from damaging to customers of numerous hopes that this will protect Ensure that you have unvented heater, and do suspicious. or killing someone close to businesses across the state families to a greater extent all fire-burning appliances not use a gas stove or a gas It is important for every- you, or even yourself. to bring attention to how that what they do, as of checked regularly by a oven to heat your home. one to play their part in pre- If you have any questions to properly diagnose and now. trained and certified profes- Don’t burn any fuel or use vention of carbon monoxide or require additional infor- fix possible hazards in the They remind the public sional. This includes fur- any related appliances in poisoning, whether you are mation on the dangers of home. of the need for a monitor in naces, gas heaters, ovens, enclosed spaces where in a private family dwell- carbon monoxide poison- The “Meals on Wheels” the home and state that the fireplaces, etc. Make sure fumes can quickly build up. ing or a place of employ- ing, you may contact your program which supplies hot poisoning usually peaks in to check chimney flues and Do not leave the car engine ment. People need to take fuel provider company or meals daily to qualifying winter time, when residents vents regularly for block- running in the garage, even steps to learn more about your local fire department. Mingo ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Saturday morning, all of our computers but one were basement of the courthouse. We are located in the Memo- Ferguson and Melisa Ferrell. They do sessions on Monday damaged or destroyed,” Keyser said. “The insurance adjus- rial Building in the basement, right behind the courthouse Tuesday and Wednesday for right now, but we hope to be tor has to look into what might be salvageable. But, most around Logan Street.” able to offer therapy five days a week in the future. Dan Pa- of the paperwork, including our books survived. We had In the interim classes and other Day Report services tierno is our GED instructor. Eugene Crum is in charge of probably between six to eight inches of water. were offered at other locations by Mingo Day Report, community service. Right now, we are having Dan’s GED “It came down Friday night and on Saturday morning a which hopes to be back online with all services soon. classes in the library.” police officer found out that water was everywhere around “Our facility has a lot of useful services for people in the Keyser said other alternative spots were looked at until 4 a.m. when he went to drop some paperwork off in the court system,” Keyser said. “We have two therapists, Larry the center could get everything back in order. Notre ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 the corner gave West Virginia its three consecutive shots from be- West Virginia knocked down 58.6 Big East in scoring (20.8) and re- ranked Marquette, was also held first lead, 41-40, since early in the yond the arc by Notre Dame had percent (17 of 29) against Notre bounding (11.2). scoreless. game. the Irish leading 51-45 with 55.3 Dame’s 38.1 percent (8 of 21). Meanwhile teammate Darryl “We have really become cruel Kilicli capitalized with a deep seconds left. However the Irish were good on “Truck” Bryant, averaging 17.6 competitors,” Brey said. “We’re left-handed hook to put the Moun- Cooley scored four points from 42.6 percent of their shots for the points, was held scoreless. He was showing the signs to put the dag- taineers ahead by three, which the line for a 55-49 lead with 5.8 game (20 of 47) compared to 41.4 0 of 6 from the floor. ger in when we’ve had the chance. prompted Brey to call a timeout. seconds left. for West Virginia. Pat Connaughton, who scored It’s a great win by a very confident Kilicli’s layup kept West Virgin- The second half was a reversal Jones recorded his 16th double- 23 points Sunday in Notre Dame’s team right now. You want to bottle ia ahead 45-42 with 2:50 left, but of the first in terms of field goals. double of the season and leads the 73-59 victory over nationally it and ride it as long as you can.” New ■ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 building my offensive empire resume. I’m day when I walk in the meeting room to get coach, Mike Denbrock, moves over to coach to our preparation, but to the skill develop- kind of a nomad. I’m an offensive guy, I’m a ready for these guys and we start our football the outside wide receivers. ment of our players in the secondary.” defensive guy.” meetings and we start practice is that I bring Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Booker Kelly also said Elliott possesses the ability Also gone are Ed Warinner, the offensive it every day,” Hiestand said. “I’m going to spent five seasons as a defensive backs to recruit from coast-to-coast after with a re- line coach, and Tim Hinton, the running ask them to bring their best effort every day coach at Western Kentucky and Kent State. sume of coaching stops at Iowa, Kent State, backs coach who joined Urban Meyer’s staff when they go to practice and when they go Rounding out the staff changes is Bob Ball State, Iowa State, North Carolina, Kan- at Ohio State. to compete and we start spring ball.” Elliott as safeties coach. Elliott comes to sas State and San Diego State. Replacing Warinner is Harry Hiestand, Tony Alford takes over the running backs Notre Dame from Iowa State, where he was Kelly said the combination of new and old who spent two years in the same role at Ten- position after coaching wide receivers for the secondary coach last season. Elliott’s staff gives him a staff that can improve the nessee and the previous five years with the the past two seasons under Kelly. Alford will 33-year coaching career has been mostly on program he’s started to build at Notre Dame. Chicago Bears of the NFL. Kelly said Hies- also coach the slot wide receivers and has the defensive side of the ball as a secondary “That brings a synergism to your staff tand is a perfect fit, and shares his vision in become the staff’s recruiting coordinator. coach and defensive coordinator. when you have new ideas, new ways of do- making the line a key in how the offense de- Scott Booker, a former intern, will coach “He gives us, from the defensive stand- ing things,” he said. “I think when you com- velops play by play. the tight ends and be the team’s special point, an incredible knowledge base,” Kelly bine that with what we believe are some very “What’s important to me is that every teams coordinator. Last season’s tight end said of Elliott. “I think he will add not only good systems in place, I like that synergy.” Suspect in 3 W.Va. slayings M.d man faces 321 sex wants trial moved County. arrested last year and his counts issued in ‘94 in W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. Kanawha County chief name wasn’t mentioned at Berkeley County prosecutor Pamela (AP) — A man charged public defender George the time of the slayings. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A Mary- Games-Neely tells The Herald Mail of Hag- with three sniper-style slay- Castelle cited intense me- Lester is charged with land man faces more than 300 sex charges erstown that Hall was extradited to West ings in Kanawha County is dia coverage of the case in murder in the fatal shoot- in West Virginia stemming from incidents in Virginia after he completed his sentence in asking the judge to move asking Circuit Judge Duke ings of Jeannie Patton, Okey the 1980s and 1990s. Maryland. An arraignment is set for Feb. 23. his trial to another county. Bloom for a change of ven- A Berkeley County jury indicted 52-year- Most of the charges involve a Bunker Hill Meadows Jr. and Gary Car- Media outlets report that ue. old Randall Way Waugh of Hagerstown, boy whom Waugh is accused of sexually as- 36-year-old Shawn Lester’s Assistant Prosecutor rier. The victims were shot Md., in May 1994 on 321 counts of sexual saulting beginning in 1988. lawyer told a judge Thurs- Don Morris opposes mov- outside convenience stores. assault, pornography and related charges. A He also is charged with sexually assaulting day that the defendant can’t ing the trial to another Lester’s trial is set for month later, Waugh was convicted of sexual three developmentally disabled men in the get a fair trial in Kanawha county. He says Lester was May 29. offense in the second degree in Maryland. early 1990s. www.williamsondailynews.com A7

WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 ■ 7 Entertainment Mother-in-law steps on her toes By DR. JOYCE * * * DR. JOYCE BROTHERS Dear Dr. Broth- BROTHERS ers: I’m part of a Dear Dr. Broth- group of widows ers: I have a new who get together baby and a won- for bridge games derful husband, and try to cook and everything up other things should be great. to do. We have My mother-in-law, a lot of fun, al- who lives about though most of a hundred miles them are a bit away, decided to younger and come and help me with the more outgoing than I am. baby after my C-section for Now we have all signed a month. I was a little sur- on for this Caribbean prised because when I’ve cruise, and as the time seen her with other family approaches, I find myself members, she doesn’t really getting very nervous, but seem to relate to kids much. I don’t want to tell them Anyway, she has ignored me or be left behind. They and the baby, and is waiting are excited, but I am just on my husband hand and scared and worried about foot! How can I deal with all the things that could go this? — B.B. wrong. — J.B. Dear B.B.: I’m sure you Dear J.B.: It may be that must be exhausted, with while you have found a Review: Netflix and Hulu’s all the new responsibilities group of friends you can of motherhood and having run with just fine around had major surgery in the town and at the bridge ta- midst of all your fluctuating ble, your confidence level hormones. All the problems isn’t really there when it new scripted originals that crop up from day to day comes to taking steps to JAKE COYLE NBCUniversal). Giovanni quickly gathers are left out. There’s nothing be a little more adventur- are magnified when you are AP Entertainment Writer That both “Battleground” a girlfriend (Marian Saas- that might offend either a new mother, and you are ous. It could simply be and “Lilyhammer” look and tad Ottesen), a nightclub that you have a lack of side of the political spec- feeling that pretty keenly NEW YORK (AP) — feel so much like broadcast and a few minions. The experience with cruises trum here, and also little to right now. You probably are Within just over a week, shows is a signal of their jokes mainly revolve around or traveling in general — inspire either Democrats or feeling pretty helpless as Netflix and Hulu are both high-quality (though “Lily- either Giovanni being out- this situation unfolds, and many people have trouble debuting their first stabs at Republicans. leaving their familiar sur- hammer” is notably better of-place (a Mafioso on Instead, “Battleground” you probably harbor a good original scripted program- made) and their lack of skis!) or the locals’ reaction deal of anger at both your roundings if they’re not ming. — whose producers include used to it. Or there could innovation. These are ulti- to his crudeness. husband and your mother- The shows amount to a mately just a couple of new One gets the sense that Marc Webb, the director of in-law. She clearly is using be things about the age milestone in Internet televi- “(500) Days of Summer,” as differences that are start- shows among hundreds, “Lilyhammer” would be fun- this month as a sort of ex- sion, an early sign of the lev- only ones consumable nier to Norwegians. Mostly, well as an “Office” episode tended reunion with her ing to bother you — mat- eling between broadcasting — is a typical workplace ters of health or stamina, through a new distribution Giovanni is portrayed kind- son, and he has done noth- and streaming. Program- method. ly, a straight-talking dose comedy, only with the back- ing to discourage her. I can for example. And then ming options between TV there is the social aspect The 50-minute-long of manly aggression who drop of campaign posters readily see how that could and the Web are increasing- “Lilyhammer,” for which runs roughshod over softer, and buttons. No one over create some tension and un- — are you all into dining ly separated by little more Van Sandt is also a pro- peaceful Norwegian folk. happiness in you, especially and dancing and shop- than the “video source” but- 25-years-old much matters ducer and writer, is the It’s entertaining enough, when you’ve undergone a ping? Or will you feel left ton on your remote. — it’s the “zany” young more intriguing of the two. but about as subtle as “So- sea change with the arrival out if you don’t want to do But the most salient staff and volunteers who get of a baby. some of those things? thing about the new offer- It often feels almost like a pranos on Ice!” all the screen time. Just as on our wedding You need to decide ings from Netflix and Hulu parody of a “Sopranos” spi- “Battleground,” judging It comes off something day, we look forward to the whether you are willing are just how “TV” they are. noff: If we’re going to have by its first two episodes, is a like a student fantasy of light, watered-down knock- first days and weeks with and able to risk trying Earlier this week, Netflix Silvio in Scandinavia, then playful politics. Hayden ex- how about Paulie Walnuts off of “The Office,” moved a the baby and husband as the this new venture. Edu- released all eight episodes pends more energy trying cate yourself as much as in Walla Walla? Or Uncle little further west and focus- time for our lives and rela- of “Lilyhammer,” a fish- to look suave and knowing tionships to take on deeper you can about the specific out-of-water drama star- Junior in Jakarta? ing on a slightly younger de- cruise, activities and safe- When “Frankie the Fixer” mographic. Its 13 episodes than funny. significance and become ring Steve Van Zandt (“The For Hulu and Netflix, truly meaningful. When an guards, especially any- Sopranos”) as a New York (Van Zandt) gives up a rival will debut every Tuesday. the shows don’t need to be interloper interferes and thing that may be worry- mobster relocated to Nor- to the FBI, he opts for wit- It stars Jay Hayden as ruins that scenario, it can ing you. If you decide you way. On Tuesday, Hulu will ness protection in Lilleham- Chris “Tak” Davis, cam- masterpieces, just conver- be very hurtful. If you can want to go, please find premiere “Battleground,” a mer, Norway. Remoteness paign manager to Deirdre sation-starters — drops of sit down with your hus- one woman you trust and faux-documentary sitcom is part of the attraction, as is Samuels (Meighan Gera- newness to freshen up their band and explain that you admire in the group, and about the young operatives its wintery allure: “Did you chis), who’s running for extensive libraries and gar- are disappointed that his let her know you are hav- of a middling political cam- see the Olympics of ‘94?” he a Wisconsin Senate seat. ner media coverage in ar- mother’s focus is not on ing some fears and ask for paign in Wisconsin. asks. “It was beautiful.” The show, about 22 min- ticles like this one. Neither you and the baby as you her help as a sort of buddy. Each has a broadcast ped- In Norway, Frankie — utes long, uses the “Office” “Lilyhammer” nor “Battle- had expected, he may be I am sure she will put your igree. “Lilyhammer” was now renamed Giovanni format of interstitial inter- mind at ease on many of ground” is good enough willing and able to step up produced for the Norwe- Hendriksen — cuts an views with the twist that to send anyone rushing to to the plate and help redi- the issues. And if you let amusing figure in parkas they take place after the gian Broadcasting Corpora- sign up for a subscription. rect her efforts. Give him the whole group know you and sweaters. He easily election — and thus carry tion (a lesser known NBC) (Netflix’s streaming service a chance, and see if he can are nervous, I bet they will and began airing there in grasps the language from foreshadowing of trouble to handle this. all step up to help you. January. As a script, “Bat- audio tapes (Frankie speaks come. is $7.99 a month, as is Hulu tleground” was initially pur- in English but most other The timing of “Battle- Plus.) chased by Fox (whose cor- character speak Norwegian, ground” might seem good But in the gathering con- Clemons’ nephew to play porate parent, News Corp., which is subtitled) and considering the current Re- vergence of TV and Internet is a co-owner of Hulu, along finds it quite easy to set up publican presidential prima- viewing, these shows repre- with Walt Disney Co. and shop. ries, but any actual politics sent an early salvo. sax on Springsteen tour Wagging tails replace sad eyes in Westminster ads KILEY ARMSTRONG played with the Seeger Ses- Associated Press sions Band, along with Ramm BEN WALKER “Show me an ad with a dog with with her. and Gayton. AP Sports Writer a smile. Don’t try to shame me,” he “Westminster has been a great plat- NEW YORK (AP) — It Manion recently told New said. “We told them that and they ig- form for us,” she said. “We were able takes two men to replace The Jersey’s Star-Ledger that he NEW YORK (AP) — Pet lovers nored us.” to tap into a dog-loving audience.” won’t have to look away anymore Big Man. had sometimes been urged He added: “Our show is a celebra- Melissa Martellotti, spokeswoman when those heart-wrenching TV ads Bruce Springsteen an- to “just sound like Clarence tion of dogs. We’re not promoting for parent company Mars Petcare US, appear during the Westminster dog nounced Thursday that two Clemons. … But you couldn’t. purebreds at the expense of non-pure- said Pedigree had contributed $7 mil- show — the ones with the pitiful little musicians — Jersey Shore Nobody could sound like that. breds. We celebrate all dogs,” he said. lion to the pet adoption cause since sidekick Eddie Manion and faces peering out from behind those “When we’re seeing puppies behind 2006. He had a sound of his own, rusted bars of a cage and wondering Clarence Clemons’ nephew and that’s what made him bars, it takes away from that. Not just Frei said Westminster has input Jake — will “share the saxo- “how I ended up in here.” because it’s sad, but it’s not our mes- into the commercials Purina will show great.” Happy dogs will rule the air waves phone role” during the E The decision on how to fill sage.” during its multiyear deal as a sponsor. Street Band’s “Wrecking Ball” this year, thanks to a new sponsor for More than 2,000 purebred cham- He said Westminster had the same the Big Man’s larger-than-life America’s most prestigious dog com- world tour, which begins role in the E Street Band was pion dogs are entered in the 136th understanding with Pedigree, “but petition and a decision to air ads that Westminster Kennel Club show, with things that ended up on the air were March 18 in Atlanta. not an easy one. The personal The new “Wrecking Ball” shift the focus away from sad-eyed ani- the winner to be chosen Tuesday not what we were led to believe.” and professional aftershocks album, which will be released mals in need of adoption. night. Each evening at the Garden, an Purina had long maintained a pres- from the devastating June 18 March 6, is Springsteen’s 17th, “The feedback we got from our announcement is read over the public- ence at Westminster and became a loss have not subsided. His and the first since the sudden primary audience was that they were address system encouraging people to partner last June. Candy Caciolo, death of the E Street Band’s sax was a pillar of the E Street seeing commercials that made them visit shelters and adopt a pet. the company’s portfolio director saxophonist last summer. sound; Clemons also was the want to turn the channel,” Westmin- The commercials air on USA Net- of specialty, breeder and pet ac- The long-awaited, and band’s spiritual center. ster spokesman and longtime TV host work and CNBC, which share cover- quisition, arrived in New York on much-speculated-upon, sax His comrades have strug- David Frei said Thursday. age of the event. About 3.4 million Thursday, minus her two standard decision also included news gled through the healing pro- Nestle Purina PetCare is the new viewers watched last year when a poodles, Peaches and Anne. that singers Cindy Mizelle and cess, offstage and on. sponsor for America’s most presti- Scottish deerhound called Hickory The companies and show of- Curtis King, trombonist Clark Last July, E Street’s Steven gious dog competition that begins won. ficials declined to say how much Gayton and trumpeter Curt Van Zandt joined Southside Monday at Madison Square Garden, Pedigree was “surprised and dis- Purina or Pedigree paid to secure Ramm will tour with E Street, Johnny Lyon and his Jukes replacing Pedigree after 24 years. The appointed” when it was dropped by advertising rights. along with newcomer Barry for an outdoor musical tribute switch will bring a shift in the tone of Westminster, senior brand manager Caciolo said next week’s ads had Danielian on trumpet. to Clemons in Asbury Park, the television commercials that drew Lisa Campbell said. been in development for quite a Jake Clemons, son of a for- N.J. Instead of a moment of nearly as much attention as who won Campbell said Westminster had while. While Purina was aware of mer Marine Corps band direc- silence, the mayor led the best in show. made it clear in recent years “that the reaction Pedigree’s commer- tor, began performing with crowd in a moment of noise Gone will be the haunting mu- we had become too focused on adop- cials elicited over the years, “it his family as a child, and his in the Big Man’s memory. sic and woeful pictures of dogs with tions.” She acknowledged that the ads wasn’t really an issue for us,” she career was championed by his Manion poured his heart into pleading eyes wasting away at the struck a nerve and said there are other said. famous uncle. Clemons’ most famous solo, pound, hoping to be adopted. Instead, ways to encourage pet adoption. Purina’s ads are based on a Eddie “Kingfish” Manion is “Jungleland.” Purina’s main spots will feature dogs She was certain, though, that the theme: Inside every good dog is a a longtime saxophonist with E Street’s equally broken- running on the beach, catching a Fris- ads were effective. Campbell said shel- great dog. Its main 60-second spot Southside Johnny and the As- hearted Nils Lofgren dedicat- bee, frolicking in the snow and riding ters around the country had thanked shows lots of wagging tails — there bury Jukes, a group that has ed his album “Old School” to a surfboard. Pedigree for raising the plight of are therapy dogs, rescue dogs, cross-pollinated for decades Clemons, and has included ref- Frei said he thought the Pedigree homeless dogs. She said 4 million guide dogs, show dogs, household with Springsteen and E Street. erences to him in live perfor- commercials took the wrong ap- dogs get put in shelters each year and pets and a playful pooch greeting a He was with the horn section mances of “Miss You Ray,” a proach, backed by viewers who either only half make it out. Among those serviceman. during Springsteen’s Tunnel song originally written about muted the spots or flipped the channel who found a home was Sweet Pea, the Said Caciolo: “We’re unleashing of Love tour in 1988, and also Ray Charles. and didn’t turn back. pug mix she regularly takes to work a new direction.” A8

8 ■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS “O come, let us worship and bow down:

let us kneel before the Lord our maker.”- Psalms 95:6 WEEKLY DEVOTION Life truly hangs in the balance By ED LOCKARD we will die. The incred- cancer or one waiting for a when you are completely Minister, Hardy Church of Christ ible thought here is the new heart from the donors healthy your time is no question; Is there life after list. I don’t know what it more certain than any More and more each day death. If there is then life is like for a child who has brings the reality of just truly hangs in the balance. problems at birth which other person no matter the how fragile life can be. Each day is important are not their fault yet the disease or problem. One by one we are con- because it makes inclu- family deals with it each Please consider God in sumed with diseases that sive the idea that today day. your life and His promise take our life. Death knows could be the last day of I don’t know what it is no particular age or creed. my life. In the hospitals lie like to struggle for each will always make life easi- It knows no prejudice patience that are holding breath because your lungs er. Trust Him for guidance and is completely bias. It on to a hope of some new are diseased. I don’t know and understanding. Lean doesn’t care how much medicine or treatment to about a lot of things but I on Him for strength and money you make or what advance life. Why, because do know about God and color your skin is. It haunts to them they realize the His blessing of prepara- let Him lead you through us with malice and fear- greatest blessing of all is tion for us in Heaven. His each day. He holds life in lessness. It forces it’s way that one day. The future promise is secure unlike the balance and wants to through the most powerful holds no profit for it is to- any other thing in life. His make a difference in you. medicines and treatments. day that matters the most. word is faithful and true. In Him all things are possi- The greatest minds in In Clooney France stands His love is never ending. ble, without Him we can in the world still struggle a great statue with the in- His mercy is overflowing. The Balance and wants to with research to find that scription; Of all the days in His forgiveness is always make a difference in your. cure for what ever the life, fear but one: the last. the same kind of think- to each individual it is very available. In Him, all things are pos- disease is but even when The significance is that ing because it is God that important to realize the No matter what the cir- sible; without Him, we can they do we still die eventu- tomorrow is completely do nothing. ally. You see, we can have irrelevant because it may holds life in the balance. blessing of just one day. I cumstances in your life He Life is hard enough; let the cure to every disease not come. He and He alone will de- don’t know what it is like still holds the key to a bet- God do what he does best: andailment but ultimately The Bible encourages cide when it all ends but for some one with terminal ter place and time. Even Love you.

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The pastor is ing worship is at 10:30 a.m. Bible study is on Wednesdays ducts the following services: Sunday school at 10 a.m., morn- Rt. 52, Taylorville, WV Jimmy Copley. at 7 p.m., and children’s youth choir practice is 7 p.m. on ing worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m. (except 20 Hospital Drive Bethel Temple Assembly of God conducts the following Wednesdays. 2nd Sunday); every second Saturday at 7 p.m. and a month J.D. Westcott Logan, WV 25601 services: Sunday Morning Worship at 11 a.m.; Sunday Night Living Stone Church of God services are Sunday school with five Saturdays services at 7 p.m. on the fifth Saturday. Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Night Church at 7 p.m. at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., and evening worship Wednesday services: Adult Bible study at 6:30 p.m.; youth & Son (304)831-1101 Christian Fellowship Church of God in Delbarton con- at 6 p.m. and Wednesday evening services are at 7 p.m., with group at 6:30 p.m. and special youth group services every ducts the following services: Sunday school and morning pastor Ken Toler. other Friday at 6 p.m. (ages 10 and up). 606-237-1313 60278829 worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 Logan Street First Baptist Church, Williamson, announc- Old Pond Primitive Baptist Church announces the follow- KY Side of Williamson, WV p.m., Wednesday evening service and YPE at 7 p.m., and es the following services: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Sunday ing services each month: second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday evening service at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible Study Sunday at 10 a.m.; first Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; and fourth Glen Meritt. each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 6:30 p.m B.W.B. ENTERPRISE Gilbert Elk Creek Freewill Baptist Church announces services Lynn Freewill Baptist Church, Lynn, announces the Open Bible Free Will Baptist Church, Slaters Branch, Ky., Belo each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. The Rev. Gary Hunt, senior following services: Church on Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sunday Service hours are: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday and Worship 304-426-4304 Delbarton pastor, invites everyone to attend. school at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. No 6 p.m. Sunday. Fax Number 304-426-8239 Williamson Fifth Avenue Church of Christ has the following services: Sunday evening services. Omar Community Church, Omar, conducts the following Matewan, WV Matewan Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m.; Eve- Marrowbone Freewill Baptist Church announces the fol- services: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening worship at 11 Naugatuck ning Worship - 6 p.m.; and Wednesday night Bible Study - 7 lowing services: Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday morning a.m.; and Wednesday worship at 6 p.m. p.m. worship, 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday evening prayer meeting, 7 p.m.. Omar First Baptist Church, Omar, conducts service at 11 Toll Free 24 Hours First Presbyterian Church on 29 West 6th Ave. in Wil- Matewan Church of God, Hatfield Bottom, announces a.m. the second and forth Sunday of every month. FOOD 1-877-730-0573 liamson meets on Sunday at 10 a.m., children and adult Sun- services: Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday family night at Oneness Pentecostal Lighthouse, Red Jacket, conducts CITY Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC day school, at 11 a.m. for worship service, at 12 p.m. for cof- 7 p.m.; Wednesday service at 7 p.m. the following services: Sunday School at 11:30 a.m., Sunday fee hour, and at 12:45 p.m. for choir practice. On Wednesdays Matewan Missionary Baptist Church conducts the fol- service at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. and 606-237-1150 Thompson Plaza at 6:30 p.m. there is prayer service and Bible study at 7 p.m. lowing services: Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship Tuesday Youth Service at 7 p.m. South Williamson, KY On second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Circle 2 meets, at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m.; and Wednesday Open Bible Free Will Baptist Church, Slaters Branch, Ky., 5:30 p.m., Circles 3 and 4 meet. Bible Study at 7 p.m. Service hours are: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday and Worship To Advertise First United Methodist Church, corner of Second Avenue Matewan United Methodist Church conducts the follow- 6 p.m. Sunday. and Dickinson Street, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday ing services: Sunday school at 9:50 a.m., morning worship at Parsley Bottom Free Will Baptist Church, Lenore, an- morning worship service at 11 a.m. The first Tuesday of 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m.; church altar prayer at nounces its schedule of services: Sunday school at 10 a.m., Here Call each month at 3 p.m. is Communion and worship services 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Bible study at 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Sunday morning service at 11:15 a.m. and evening service at 7 p.m.; at Goodman Manor on 4th Avenue. On Wednesdays, Bible evening youth fellowship at 5 p.m. Youth night at 6 p.m. on Mondays; and Wednesday prayer study is at 6:45 p.m., alternating each month with Memo- McAndrews Church of Christ conducts morning worship service at 7 p.m. 304-235-4242 rial United Methodist Church. The United Methodist men’s services at 11 a.m. and evening worship services at 6 p.m. on Phelps Church of Christ announces the following servic- dinner meeting is the first Thursday each month and the Sundays. Bible studies are held at 10 a.m. Sunday and at 7 es: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m.; Ext. 22 women’s is the second Tuesday each month. p.m. Wednesday night. Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. Full Gospel Assembly of God, at Hatfield Bottom, Mate- McAndrews Wesleyan Church conducts the following Phelps First Baptist Church announces the following wan, has Wednesday services at 7 p.m., Sunday school servic- services: Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 services: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at es at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening services at 7 p.m. Pastor a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m.; and Wednesdays at 7 11 a.m.; and Wednesday youth Bible study at 6:30 p.m. and Ron Pruitt and Debbie Pruitt invites everyone. p.m. adult Bible study at 7 p.m. God’s Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church of Sidney, Ky. McVeigh United Pentecostal Church announces services: Philadelphia United Baptist Church has Sunday school at (beside Williamson’s Grocery) conducts the following servic- Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and 10 a.m., and regular services at 11 a.m. Prayer night is on es: Sunday School, 10:15 a.m., Worship services, Sunday 11 evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 Tuesdays at 7 p.m. a.m. and 6 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. Pastor Gary Hackney p.m.; and young peoples at 7 p.m. on Fridays. The Pie Church of God has Sunday school beginning at invites everyone. Memorial Church of Christ at Alley’s Branch, Borderland, 10 a.m. with morning worship beginning at 11 a.m.; Sunday Grace and Truth Bible Centers, located in Boy Scout Hol- announces services: Sunday school 10 a.m., morning wor- evening services begin at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday night low at Ragland, has worshipping services Sunday evening at ship 11 a.m., evening worship 6 p.m.; and Wednesday night family training hour begins at 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Bible study and C.T.S. is at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, while a Bible study at 6 p.m. Ragland Free Will Baptist Church Sunday school meets at prayer meeting is held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 Gum St., West 11 a.m., with services at 2 p.m. on Sunday and prayer meet- Freedom Church, at Lee Dempsey Jr. Lane in Delbarton, Williamson announces services: Sunday school 9 a.m., Sun- ing and services at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. has services Sundays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. day worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. rotating Rawl Freewill Baptist Church meets every Sunday at 10 Pastor Brent Belcher invites everyone. For more information, with First United Methodist Church every other month. a.m. for Sunday School, 11 a.m. for Sunday morning services call (304) 235-2533. Monahill Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, Wilkinson, and 6 p.m. for Sunday night services. Every Wednesday night The Hardy Church of Christ conducts the following ser- announces the following services: Sunday school at 10:30 there will be a meeting at 7 p.m. vices: Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m., a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible Rockhouse Free Will Baptist Church of Ragland meets Sunday evening service at 6 p.m., and Bible study Wednes- study at 6 p.m. for Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., and for evening worship at days at 7 p.m. Mt. Hope Freewill Baptist Church of Dingess announces 7 p.m. On Wednesdays, prayer service & C.T.S. begins at 7 House of Prayer at Puritan Mines holds worship services services on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday School is at 10:30 p.m. A business meeting is held the second Wednesday of on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.. Call Joe Dempsey at 475- a.m. and worship service is at noon. each month at 7 p.m. Everyone invited. For more informa- 4838 or Jimmy Meade at 426-4030 for more information. Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, Rockhouse Road, Hat- tion, contact Rev. Lewis Hall at 475-2829. Jesus Name Church, located at 152 E. 2nd Avenue in Wil- field, Ky., announces the following services: Sunday school at Sprigg Freewill Baptist Church has Sunday School at liamson is announcing they will be conducting services on 10 a.m., Sunday worship service 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednes- 10:30 a.m., and Sunday morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. Tues., Fri., and Sat. evenings at 7:30 p.m. day Bible Study and Prayer Service, 6 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. Kermit Freewill Baptist Church conducts the following meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Tabernacle of Praise at Ragland has services on Thursday services: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at Mountain Springs Freewill Baptist Church announces and Sunday at 7 p.m. For more information, call Pastor Na- 11:15 a.m.; and prayer service at 7 p.m. Thursdays. its services: Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday church thaniel Gibson at 426-4681. Kermit Methodist Church announces the following services at noon and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church has Bible Study schedule of services: Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning wor- Muncy Valley Baptist Church has services according to and youth services on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Sunday ship at 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.; and youth the following schedule: every Sunday morning service at 11 school at 10 a.m. and worshiping services at 11 a.m. and 6 service on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. a.m. p.m. on Sundays. Pastor Mike Smith invites all to attend. Kermit United Baptist Church conducts the following Naugatuck Church of God, located beside the water plant, Williamson Area Church of Christ, at Turkey Creek, Ky., services: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 holds worship and youth services every Sunday at 1 p.m. and meets Sunday at 10 a.m. for Bible study and 11 a.m. for wor- a.m.; and Wednesday Prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pastor Etsel Rose invites everyone to shipping services, and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for services. Kingdom Harvest Church, Lenore, announces the follow- come and worship. Williamson Church of God meets Sunday at 10 a.m. ing services: Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and evening service New Beginning Church of God located at Roadfork, Ky. for Sunday school, Sunday at 11 a.m. for worship services, at 6 p.m.; youth meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; and mid conducts their Sunday Worship service at 12:00 p.m., follow- Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Bible study, and Saturday at 7 p.m. week service at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. ing Sunday School at 11. Wednesday night services start at for an hour of prayer. Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Church announces the fol- 7 p.m., and includes prayer meeting and youth group for the The Youth Works Kids Club for ages 5 to 10-years-old, lowing services: Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship ser- kids. Pastor John McCoy welcomes everyone to come and will meet Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m vice at 11:30 a.m.; and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. join them in service. For more information, call 606-353- beginning June 14 and ending Aug. 5 at the Memorial United Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church, Goody, Ky., announc- 7409. Methodist Church. es the following services: Sunday school, 9:50 a.m.; Sunday North Matewan Church of Christ meets for the following (EDITOR’S NOTE: Church Notes is a service of the morning worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; services: Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday worship service Williamson Daily News to announce upcoming religious fourth Sunday, Mingo Manor Nursing Home, 3:30 p.m.; at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 p.m.; and Wednesday services and gospel programs held at churches.) Notice of Public Scoping Meet- ing

King Coal Highway Delbarton to Belo Project S t a t e P r o j e c t X169-SHA/WN-1.00(03) Federal Project DPS-0012-013

Buffalo Mountain Surface Mine Clean Water Act (CWA) Sec- tion 404 Permit Application U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project LRH-2008-491-Tug

Delbarton, Mingo County, WV

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hunting- ton District (USACE) will be holding a Public Scoping Meeting on Thursday, Febru- ary 16, 2012 at Mingo Central High School in the Gymnasium located at 1000 King Coal Highway, Red Jacket, West Virginia 25686. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to gather information and provide comments regarding the King Coal Highway Belo to Delbar- ton Project and Consol of Ken- tucky, Inc.'s (Consol) CWA Section 404 Individual Permit (IP) application for the dis- charge of fill material into wa- ters of the United States (US) in conjunction with the con- struction and operation of the proposed Buffalo Mountain Surface Mine.

The FHWA and USACE are joint-lead federal agencies on this project and are evaluating federal actions in a Supple- mental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). FHWA and WVDOH are evaluating a loca- tion shift of a portion of the alignment between the West Virginia towns of Delbarton and Belo described in the 2000 Final Environmental Im- pact Statement (FEIS) and ap- proved in the 2000 Record of Decision (ROD). The USACE is evaluating a CWA Section 404 IP application submitted by CONSOL, for the discharge of fill material into waters of the United States (U.S.) to construct attendant and asso- ciated features to facilitate the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF extraction of mine-able coal re- MINGO COUNTY, WEST VIR- serves from 10 bituminous GINIA coal seams located within the 2,308-acre Surface Mine Con- TOWN OF GILBERT, a mu- trol and Reclamation Act nicipal corporation (SMCRA) boundary of the pro- Petitioner, posed Buffalo Mountain Sur- face Mine. CIVIL ACTION NO. 12-C-30 PROJECT: Horsepen Water The schedule workshop is Main Extension Project form 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., WITH A BRIEF PROJECT OVER- v. VIEW PRESENTATION AT EMINENT DOMAIN 5:00 P.M. Representatives form various state and federal BYRON SMITH, REVA agencies will be available be- SMITH, MICHAEL TRENT, fore and after the presentation RANDALL TRENT, WESLEY to informally answer questions TRENT, TOMMY BACH JR., about the proposed projects. TAMMY S. SAUERACKER, JENNA T. SHOOK, WANDA The Delbarton to Belo Project KAYE MORRIS, BUSTER is an approximately seven mile SANSON, LEROY SANSON, section of the King Coal High- ENOS SANSON, JIMMY SAN- way, a 94 mile long corridor SON, FAYE SMITH, KATHY from Bluefield, Mercer County, SAUGER, ELLA MARRS, West Virginia to Williamson, RANDALt (RANDY) SANSON, Mingo County, West Virginia. JAMES HOWARD HARLESS, The Delbarton to Belo Project EARL HARLESS, RUTH HAR- begins at US 52, about LESS, JIMMY HARLESS, one-half mile west of Delbar- MARSHALL HARLESS, ton, and ends at US 119 just FRANK MACE, JACK L. west of its intersection with MACE, WILLIAM J. MACE, J. WV 65. The 94-mile King Coal FREDERICK MARLESS, PA- Highway Corridor was identi- TRICIA JEAN NORDELO, JIM fied in a FEIS issued in June ENGLAND, VIRGINIA CLAIRE 2000, and approved with a MORRIS, JAMES RICHARD subsequent ROD issued in MORRIS, HANNA BETH August 2000. Since the issu- MORRIS, EDWIN LEWIS ance of the ROD, an opportu- MORRIS, SALLIE HARLESS, nity for a joint development ini- DELORIS WETHERHALL, tiative was identifed during PAIGIA LANE HARLESS, CONSOL's development of a JOYCE ANN HATFIELD, plan to extract mineral coal re- CAROLYN SUE SHANNON, serves between the towns of LINDA GAIL CLINE, SHIRLEY Delbarton and Belo, Mingo LYNN MAY, VICKI CLANTON, County, West Virginia. A joint KARLA SUE HUNTER, development initiative would MCHAEL RAY HARLESS, incorporate the approved high- LORI PATE, BILLIE HAR- way project into the post-min- LESS, JUSTIN HARLESS, JO- ing and use plan of CONSOL's ANN HARLESS, HARLESS proposed Buffalo Mountain LIVING TRUST, GARY HAR- Surface Mine, and it would al- LESS, PEARLIE G. COLLINS, low future highway construc- SHARON COLLINS, ANY tion to occur on land disturbed AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- by a surface mine operation. TIES WHO MAY HAVE OR Combining the two projects will CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE shift a portion of the King Coal HEREIN DESCRIBED PROP- Highway Corridor between ERTY Delbarton and Belo eastward Respondents beyo9nd the previously ap- proved corridor alignment; ORDER OF PUBLICATION therefore, the FHWA and WVDOH are required to The Object of the above enti- re-evaluate the 2000 King tled action is the taking of the Coal Highway EIS. hereinafter described land pur- suant to eminent domain for a CONSOL proposes to extract water line Booster Pump Sta- coal reserves within the vicinity A9 tion Site and associated ease- of Belo and Delbarton in an ment and right-of-way for the area defined by the following: waterline extension project for north of US 52, east of Miller the Town of Gilbert. Creek, west of Pigeon Creek, and south of US 119. As part The property to be taken for of their planning process, the Booster Pump Station Site CONSOL evaluated the avail■- WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS and associated easement is SATURDAY, FEBRUARYable coal reserves 11, 2012within the 9 located on Horsepen Fork of area and extraction methods Gilbert Creek, Stafford District, to determine the precise pro- Mingo County, West Virginia, ject boundary and mine plan. and is more particularly de- Coal mine operations are per- scribed as follows: mitted by and regulated under SMCRA, a comprehensive THE BOOSTER PUMP STA- statute that requires analysis TION SITE of Impacts to the aquatic and Calendar upland environment that are Beginning at a survey spike associated with coal mining February 11 enue, Delbarton. with a washer set in the east- operations. The West Virginia Examinations for people erly right of way line of US Department of Environmental March 3 Route 52; thence leaving said Protection (WVDEP) adminis- who to be granted a new or up- The Lyrick Talent Quest 13 right of way line and running ters the SMCRA program in graded amateur radio “Ham” through the land of Byron K. West Virginia with oversight will be held at the Mountaineer Smith and Reva C. Smith for from the U.S. Department of license from the Federal Com- Hotel at 31 East Second Ave. in the following three calls: S. 57 Notice of Public Scoping Meet- Interior (DOI), Office of Sur- munications Commission will Williamson, from 6 p.m. to 11 degrees 21'14"E. 44.97 feet ing face Mining (OSM). be held at 9 a.m. at the Mu- to a 5/8 inch diameter capped p.m. on a first-come-first-serve rebar, thirty inches long, set; King Coal Highway Delbarton Construction and operation of seum of Radio and Technology basis. Contact Lyrick Promo- S. 33 degrees 16'05"W to Belo Project the Buffalo Mountain Surface in Huntington. A fee of $15 will tions, Ltd. at (304) 928-5085 53.52 feet to a 5/8 inch diame- S t a t e P r o j e c t Mine will require the discharge be charged per test. For more ter capped rebar, thirty inches X169-SHA/WN-1.00(03) of fill material into waters of or visit their website, www.lyr- long, set; N. 66 degrees Federal Project DPS-0012-013 the U.S. associated with atten- information, call (304) 522- ickpromotions.webstarts.com. 49'21"W. 34.82 feet to a 5/8 dant features including: per- 1294. Wade Spencer will be sing- inch diameter capped rebar, Buffalo Mountain Surface Mine manent storage of excess There will be a spaghetti din- thirty inches long, set in the Clean Water Act (CWA) Sec- overburden material in valley ing at the Leckieville Freewill aforementioned right of way tion 404 Permit Application fills, in-stream sediment basin ner and gospel sing at Lecki- Baptist Church March at 6 line of US Route 52; thence U.S. Army Corps of Engineers embankments, and excavation eville Freewill Baptist Church p.m. There is no admission Legals with a bindingLegals on said right of Project LRH-2008-491-TugLegals of streams toLegals recover coal re- from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The way line, N. 23 degrees serves. Accordingly, CONSOL charge and everyone is invited. Notice to Creditors and Benefi- 01'26"E. ` 60.09 feet to the Delbarton, Mingo County, WV is required to obtain a CWV cost is $5 and all proceeds go ciaries point of beginning, containing Section 404 IP. The USACE is toward the youth group. Ev- March 20-21 2,250 square feet (0.05 acres), The West Virginia Division of currently reviewing the CWA eryone is welcome. For more The Mingo Career Center Notice is hereby given that set- more or less, and being a por- Highways (WVDOH), Federal Section 404 IP application tlement of the estate of the fol- tion of that tract of land con- Highway Administration (LRH-2008-191-TUG), and is- information, call 237-4739. will be holding GED testing for lowing named decedents veyed to Byron K. Smith and (FHWA), and the U.S. Army sued a Public Notice of De- candidates who have passed will proceed without reference Reva C. Smith by the following Corps of Engineers, Hunting- cember 3, 2008. February 13 the Official Practice Test. For to a fiduciary commissioner deeds, all of record in the Of- ton District (USACE) will be The Mingo County Health unless within ninety days from fice of the Clerk of the County holding a Public Scoping Those wishing to file written more information, contact the first publication of this Commission of Mingo County, Meeting on Thursday, Febru- comments may send them to Department will be conducting John Webb at (304) 475-3347, notice such reference is re- West Virginia: Deed Book 357, ary 16, 2012 at Mingo Central Gregory L. Bailey, P.E., Direc- a food school at 1 p.m. at the ext. 13. To register for Adult quested by a party in interest at Page 340; Deed Book 357, High School in the Gymnasium tor engineering Division, West Brass Tree in Williamson. For or an unpaid creditor files a at Page336; Deed Book 357, located at 1000 King Coal Virginia Division of Highways, Basic Education to take the claim and good cause is at Page 332; Deed Book 318, Highway, Red Jacket, West Capitol Complex Building Five, more information or to regis- Official Practice Test, contact shown to support reference at Page 235, and to others by Virginia 25686. The purpose of 1900 Kanawha Boulevard ter, call (304) 235-3570. Mary Oliver at (304) 235-2022. to a fiduciary commissioner. various sources of title. this meeting is to provide the East, Room 319, Charleston, public with an opportunity to West Virginia 25305-0430 February 14 Martha Ann Brewer THE EASEMENT AND gather information and provide and/or Ginger Mullens, Cheif, March 20 Dated this 7th Day of Febru- RIGHT-OF-WAY comments regarding the King Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army The Town of Matewan will The Mingo County Demo- ary, 2012 Coal Highway Belo to Delbar- Corps of Engineers, 502 be having its regular meeting crat Women will kick off 2012 Beginning at a point in the ton Project and Consol of Ken- Eighth Street, Huntington, at City Hall. The utility board Jim Hatfield northerly line of a 0.05 acre tucky, Inc.'s (Consol) CWA West Virginia 25701. Com- with the first meeting of the Clerk of County parcel to be conveyed from Section 404 Individual Permit ments must be received on or meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. year at 6 p.m. at the Thor- Commission of Mingo County Byron K. Smith and Reva C. (IP) application for the dis- before Monday, March 19, and the council meeting at 6 oughbred Steak House. All Smith to the Town of Gilbert, charge of fill material into wa- 2012. Visit the WVDOH Web- p.m. 2:11,18 said point located, for refer- ters of the United States (US) s i t e a t members, past and present, ence, S. 57 degrees 21'14"W., in conjunction with the con- www.transporation.wv.gov, for are encouraged to attend and Notice to Creditors and Benefi- a distance of 27.00 feet from a struction and operation of the project information and the op- February 16 any democrat lady who wishes ciaries survey spike with a washer set proposed Buffalo Mountain portunity to comment by email. The Tug Valley Shrine Club in the easterly right of way line Surface Mine. will meet at the Thoroughbred to join is welcome. Call (304) Notice is hereby given that set- of US Route 52 at the north- The West Virginia Department 235-0099 for more informa- tlement of the estate of the fol- ernmost corner of aid 0.05 The FHWA and USACE are of Transportation will, upon re- Steak House at the Southside lowing named decedents tion. acre parcel of land; thence joint-lead federal agencies on quest, provide reasonable ac- Mall at 6:30 p.m. All members will proceed without reference leaving said 0.05 acre tract this project and are evaluating commodations including axil- are urged to attend. Discussion to a fiduciary commissioner and running through the land federal actions in a Supple- lary aids and services neces- March 31 unless within ninety days from of Byron K. Smith and Reva C. mental Environmental Impact sary to afford an individual with of upcoming events will be on The Lyrick Talent Quest 14 the first publication of this Smith for the following three Statement (SEIS). FHWA and a disability an equal opportu- the agenda. will be held at the Mountaineer notice such reference is re- calls: N. 22 degrees 30'16"E. WVDOH are evaluating a loca- nity to participate in our serv- Stone Heritage will meet at quested by a party in interest 6.59 feet to the point of curva- tion shift of a portion of the ices, programs and activities. Hotel at 31 East Second Ave. in or an unpaid creditor files a ture of a curve to the left, said alignment between the West Please contact us at (304) 6:30 p.m. in the historic Red Williamson, from 6 p.m. to 11 claim and good cause is curve having a radius of 16.00 Virginia towns of Delbarton 558-3811. Pearson with hear- Robin Building. Everyone is p.m. on a first-come-first-serve shown to support reference feet and a central angle of 56 and Belo described in the ing or speech impairments can welcome to attend. to a fiduciary commissioner. degrees 30'12"; thence with a 2000 Final Environmental Im- reach all state agencies by basis. Contact Lyrick Promo- binding on said curve for a dis- pact Statement (FEIS) and ap- calling (800) 982-8772 (voice tions, Ltd. at (304) 928-5085 William Joel Brewer tance of 15.78 feet, the chord proved in the 2000 Record of to TTD) or (800) 982-8771 February 17-19 or visit their website, www.lyr- Dated this 7th Day of Febru- of which bears N.05 degrees Decision (ROD). The USACE (TDD to voice), toll Free. ASEP Coaching class will be ary, 2012 44'50"W. for a distance of is evaluating a CWA Section conducted at Huntington High ickpromotions.webstarts.com. 15.15; thence N. 33 degrees 404 IP application submitted 2:11,14 Jim Hatfield 59'56"W. 23 feet, more or by CONSOL, for the discharge School for those interested in ANNOUNCEMENTS April 24-25 Clerk of County less, to a point in the easterly of fill material into waters of coaching a secondary school The Mingo Career Center Commission of Mingo County right of way of US Route 52, the United States (U.S.) to the easement and right of way construct attendant and asso- Happy Ads sport. Register at www.wvssac. will be holding GED testing for 2:11,18 org. to be conveyed being 12.00 ciated features to facilitate the candidates who have passed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF feet wide, 6.00 feet on either extraction of mine-able coal re- PLACE YOUR CELEBRATION the Official Practice Test. For MINGO COUNTY, WEST VIR- side of the above described serves from 10 bituminous AD TODAY! February 17 GINIA center-line, and being across coal seams located within the (Only $5 for 16 words) Birth- The local blood drive will more information, contact the property conveyed to By- 2,308-acre Surface Mine Con- days, anniversaries, be at Pikeville Medical Center John Webb at (304) 475-3347, TOWN OF GILBERT, a mu- ron K. Smith and Reva C. trol and Reclamation Act congratulations or just be- ext. 13. To register for Adult nicipal corporation Smith by the following deeds, (SMCRA) boundary of the pro- cause. Any reason is from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Petitioner, all of record in the Office of the posed Buffalo Mountain Sur- good enough to find its way Atrium at 911 South Bypass Basic Education to take the Clerk of the County Commis- face Mine. into the Classifieds' Rd., in Pikeville. Those want- Official Practice Test, contact CIVIL ACTION NO. 12-C-30 sion of Mingo County, West greetings and happy ads. Call Mary Oliver at (304) 235-2022. PROJECT: Horsepen Water Virginia; Deed Box 357, at The schedule workshop is 304-235-4242, ext ing to donate blood can call Main Extension Project Page 340; Deed Book 357, at form 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., WITH 27 for more information. 1-800-775-2522 or visit ky- April 28 Page 336; Deed Book 357, at A BRIEF PROJECT OVER- Notices bloodcenter.org for details. v. Page 332; Deed Book 318, at VIEW PRESENTATION AT The Lyrick Talent Quest 15 EMINENT DOMAIN Page 235, and to others by 5:00 P.M. Representatives R&L PAINTING SERVICES Chattaroy Church of God will be held at the Mountaineer various sources of title. form various state and federal CALL 606-625-9735 will have a soup bean dinner BYRON SMITH, REVA agencies will be available be- Hotel at 31 East Second Ave. in SERVICES from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The SMITH, MICHAEL TRENT, It appearing by affidavit filed in fore and after the presentation Williamson, from 6 p.m. to 11 RANDALL TRENT, WESLEY this action that: to informally answer questions cost is $5 per person and there p.m. on a first-come-first-serve TRENT, TOMMY BACH JR., about the proposed projects. Professional Services is free local delivery. Call (304) TAMMY S. SAUERACKER, MICHAEL TRENT, RANDALL basis. Contact Lyrick Promo- TRENT, WESLEY TRENT, 235-3005. JENNA T. SHOOK, WANDA The Delbarton to Belo Project MCCOYS TREE SERVICE tions, Ltd. at (304) 928-5085 KAYE MORRIS, BUSTER TOMMY BACH JR., TAMMY is an approximately seven mile Topping,Trimming,Removal or visit their website, www.lyr- SANSON, LEROY SANSON, S. SAUERACKER, JENNA T. section of the King Coal High- Stump Removal.Fully insured February 18 ickpromotions.webstarts.com. ENOS SANSON, JIMMY SAN- SHOOK, WANDA KAYE way, a 94 mile long corridor and over 35 years The Disabled American SON, FAYE SMITH, KATHY MORRIS, BUSTER SANSON, from Bluefield, Mercer County, experience.Call 606-395-0473 Veterans Chapter #141, Belfry, SAUGER, ELLA MARRS, LEROY SANSON, ENOS West Virginia to Williamson, May 26 SANSON, JIMMY SANSON, Mingo County, West Virginia. RANDALt (RANDY) SANSON, FINANCIAL Ky, and its Auxiliary, will have Williamson High School All JAMES HOWARD HARLESS, FAYE SMITH, KATHY The Delbarton to Belo Project its regular monthly meeting EARL HARLESS, RUTH HAR- SAUGER, ELLA MARRS, begins at US 52, about Classes Reunion Cruise Memo- RANDALT (RANDY) SAN- one-half mile west of Delbar- starting at 2 p.m.at the Belfry LESS, JIMMY HARLESS, 300 SERVICES rial Day 2012 will be departing MARSHALL HARLESS, SON, WILLIAM J. MACE, PA- ton, and ends at US 119 just Courthouse. All members and Cape Canaveral May 26, using FRANK MACE, JACK L. TRICIA JEAN NORDELO, JIM west of its intersection with honorably discharged veterans MACE, WILLIAM J. MACE, J. ENGLAND, VIRGINIA CLAIRE WV 65. The 94-mile King Coal Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. MORRIS, HANNA BETH ANIMALS are invited. FREDERICK MARLESS, PA- Highway Corridor was identi- Cabins locked in at group rates TRICIA JEAN NORDELO, JIM MORRIS, JAMES RICHARD fied in a FEIS issued in June The First Baptist Church only available until Jan. 3, ENGLAND, VIRGINIA CLAIRE MORRIS, SALLIE HARLESS, 2000, and approved with a AGRICULTURE at Belfry, Ky., will be serving MORRIS, JAMES RICHARD SHARON COLLINS, VICKI subsequent ROD issued in 2012. However, you can make CLANTON, KARLA SUE August 2000. Since the issu- lunch as a fundraiser to sup- MORRIS, HANNA BETH MERCHANDISE reservations at any time within MORRIS, EDWIN LEWIS HUNTER, MCHAEL RAY ance of the ROD, an opportu- port the WMU missions group. 30 days of departure. For more MORRIS, SALLIE HARLESS, HARLESS, LORI PATE, BIL- nity for a joint development ini- The cost is $6, tickets are avail- DELORIS WETHERHALL, LIE HARLESS, JUSTIN HAR- tiative was identifed during RECREATIONAL VEHICLES info, please contact Jennifer LESS, JOANN HARLESS, able at the door. To purchase PAIGIA LANE HARLESS, CONSOL's development of a Honaker at (304) 208-1260 or JOYCE ANN HATFIELD, GARY HARLESS, and the plan to extract mineral coal re- in advance or for carryout, see our website at http://www. CAROLYN SUE SHANNON, HARLESS LIVING TRUST, serves between the towns of AUTOMOTIVE contact Angie S. at (606) 353- LINDA GAIL CLINE, SHIRLEY Delbarton and Belo, Mingo galaxseaofhuntington.com/ are non residents of West Vir- 0396. On the day of the event, LYNN MAY, VICKI CLANTON, County, West Virginia. A joint REAL ESTATE SALES WHSRC/WHSRC_Home. KARLA SUE HUNTER, ginia for whom an agent, or development initiative would people can also call the church html. MCHAEL RAY HARLESS, appointed or statutory agent or incorporate the approved high- directly at (606) 237-8400. LORI PATE, BILLIE HAR- attorney in fact is found in the way project into the post-min- REAL ESTATE RENTALS LESS, JUSTIN HARLESS, JO- State upon whom service may ing and use plan of CONSOL's Menu includes stuffed baked Ongoing be had. proposed Buffalo Mountain ANN HARLESS, HARLESS Apartments/Townhouses potato, soup and more. LIVING TRUST, GARY HAR- Surface Mine, and it would al- Memorial Church of Christ Preschool Story Hour is LESS, PEARLIE G. COLLINS, low future highway construc- New 1 & 2 Bedroom Apart- Further, it appearing by affida- will be having Free Hotdog held weekly at the Williamson SHARON COLLINS, ANY tion to occur on land disturbed ments. Stove & Refrigerator AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- vit in this action that there may by a surface mine operation. Furnished. $400.00 for one Day (eat in only.) Hearing Public Library at 11 a.m. All TIES WHO MAY HAVE OR be unknown parties who claim Combining the two projects will bedroom, $500.00 for two preschool children are invited CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE or may have an interest in the shift a portion of the King Coal bedroom. Plus Deposit, No screenings available upon re- subject action and that such quest. It lasts from 11 a.m. to attend. For information call HEREIN DESCRIBED PROP- Highway Corridor between Pets, Reference Required. ERTY persons have been made par- Delbarton and Belo eastward Chattaroy, WV. 304-235-5131 until 1 p.m. and is located on the library at 235-6029. Respondents ties to the actions as ANY beyo9nd the previously ap- U.S. 119 North, Dans Branch Workforce West Virginia will AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- proved corridor alignment; MANUFACTURED HOUSING TIES WHO MAY CLAIM OR therefore, the FHWA and exit, (Alley Branch) first exit take all new unemployment ORDER OF PUBLICATION HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE WVDOH are required to RESORT PROPERTY past Victory Lane. Everyone is claims at its office at 300 Pros- The Object of the above enti- HEREIN DESCRIBED PROP- re-evaluate the 2000 King welcome. perity Lane, Logan, between tled action is the taking of the ERTY. Coal Highway EIS. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please ar- hereinafter described land pur- EMPLOYMENT suant to eminent domain for a It is Ordered that each of the CONSOL proposes to extract above do appear and serve February 20 rive 30 minutes prior to com- water line Booster Pump Sta- coal reserves within the vicinity Help Wanted- General The GFWC WV Williamson plete an application. This does tion Site and associated ease- upon Glen Rutledge, Peti- of Belo and Delbarton in an ment and right-of-way for the tioner,s attorney, whose ad- area defined by the following: Pro Careers, Inc. Is seeking Woman’s Club will hold their not affect the intenerate office dress is P. O. Box 340, Wil- regular meeting at noon at the waterline extension project for north of US 52, east of Miller in-home care givers for the in Williamson DHHR office the Town of Gilbert. liamson, West Virginia 25661, Creek, west of Pigeon Creek, elderly and disabled popula- Starlight Restaurant. All mem- on Wednesdays from 8:30 to an answer or other defense to and south of US 119. As part tion. Immediate positions bers are urged to attend. 5 p.m. The property to be taken for the petition filed in this action of their planning process, available. Dingess area. For the Booster Pump Station Site on or before March 21, 2012. CONSOL evaluated the avail- more information, call - Mingo Extended Learn- and associated easement is otherwise judgment by default able coal reserves within the 1-800-924-0028. Free training February 21 22 ing Center (formerly Mingo located on Horsepen Fork of will be taken against them at area and extraction methods available for non- certified ap- The Mingo Career Center Career and Technical Center) Gilbert Creek, Stafford District, any time thereafter. to determine the precise pro- plicants. EOE will be holding GED testing for Mingo County, West Virginia, ject boundary and mine plan. School of Practical Nursing is A copy of said complaint can Coal mine operations are per- candidates who have passed and is more particularly de- SHAFT/SLOPE CONSTRUC- currently accepting applica- scribed as follows: be obtained form the under- mitted by and regulated under the Official Practice Test. For signed Clerk at his office lo- SMCRA, a comprehensive TION NEEDED MSHA CER- tions for the class of 2012-13. cated in Williamson, Mingo statute that requires analysis TIFIED UNDERGROUND more information, contact THE BOOSTER PUMP STA- MINER/DRILLER, MECHAN- Applicants must pass a pre- TION SITE County, West Virginia. of Impacts to the aquatic and John Webb at (304) 475-3347, upland environment that are ICS, HOIST OPERATORS, entrance exam to be consid- ELECTRICIANS, ROOF BOL- ext. 13. To register for Adult Beginning at a survey spike Entered by said Clerk this 7th associated with coal mining ered for the program. A $35 day of Feb. 2012. operations. The West Virginia TERS,CARPENTERS FOR Basic Education to take the with a washer set in the east- TEMP/PERM POSITIONS testing and pre-registration erly right of way line of US Department of Environmental Official Practice Test, contact Teste: Grant Preece, Clerk Protection (WVDEP) adminis- FOR SHAFT AND SLOPE is required. Testing dates are: Route 52; thence leaving said NEAR PIKEVILLE, KY. UN- Mary Oliver at (304) 235-2022. By Brandy Baisden, Deputy ters the SMCRA program in Thursday, Feb 16; Wednesday, right of way line and running DERGROUND NEW MINERS through the land of Byron K. West Virginia with oversight March 14; and Tuesday, April 2:11,18 TRAINING REQ. GREAT PAY February 23 Smith and Reva C. Smith for from the U.S. Department of AND BENEFITS. SEND RE- The Williamson City Coun- 10. For more information, call the following three calls: S. 57 Notice of Public Scoping Meet- Interior (DOI), Office of Sur- S U M E TO (304) 475-3347 ext. 16. degrees 21'14"E. 44.97 feet ing face Mining (OSM). [email protected] or cil will hold its regular monthly to a 5/8 inch diameter capped fax 205-945-1441 or call meeting at 6 p.m. in the council Mingo Extended Learn- rebar, thirty inches long, set; King Coal Highway Delbarton Construction and operation of 205-945-1300 chambers of city hall. The pub- ing Center (formerly Mingo S. 33 degrees 16'05"W to Belo Project the Buffalo Mountain Surface Career and Technical Center) 53.52 feet to a 5/8 inch diame- S t a t e P r o j e c t Mine will require the discharge lic is invited to attend. ter capped rebar, thirty inches X169-SHA/WN-1.00(03) of fill material into waters of is currently accepting applica- long, set; N. 66 degrees Federal Project DPS-0012-013 the U.S. associated with atten- February 27 tions for the Medical Office 49'21"W. 34.82 feet to a 5/8 dant features including: per- The regular board meeting Technology and Legal Office inch diameter capped rebar, Buffalo Mountain Surface Mine manent storage of excess thirty inches long, set in the Clean Water Act (CWA) Sec- overburden material in valley of the Housing Authority of Technology programs for the aforementioned right of way tion 404 Permit Application fills, in-stream sediment basin Mingo County Board of Com- 2012-2013 school term. For line of US Route 52; thence U.S. Army Corps of Engineers embankments, and excavation missioners will be held at noon more information, call (304) with a binding on said right of Project LRH-2008-491-Tug of streams to recover coal re- way line, N. 23 degrees serves. Accordingly, CONSOL in the office at 5026 Helena Av- 475-3347 ext. 25. 01'26"E. ` 60.09 feet to the Delbarton, Mingo County, WV is required to obtain a CWV point of beginning, containing Section 404 IP. The USACE is 2,250 square feet (0.05 acres), The West Virginia Division of currently reviewing the CWA more or less, and being a por- Highways (WVDOH), Federal Section 404 IP application tion of that tract of land con- Highway Administration (LRH-2008-191-TUG), and is- veyed to Byron K. Smith and (FHWA), and the U.S. Army sued a Public Notice of De- Reva C. Smith by the following Corps of Engineers, Hunting- cember 3, 2008. deeds, all of record in the Of- ton District (USACE) will be fice of the Clerk of the County holding a Public Scoping Those wishing to file written Commission of Mingo County, Meeting on Thursday, Febru- comments may send them to West Virginia: Deed Book 357, ary 16, 2012 at Mingo Central Gregory L. Bailey, P.E., Direc- at Page 340; Deed Book 357, High School in the Gymnasium tor engineering Division, West at Page336; Deed Book 357, located at 1000 King Coal Virginia Division of Highways, at Page 332; Deed Book 318, Highway, Red Jacket, West Capitol Complex Building Five, at Page 235, and to others by Virginia 25686. The purpose of 1900 Kanawha Boulevard various sources of title. this meeting is to provide the East, Room 319, Charleston, public with an opportunity to West Virginia 25305-0430 THE EASEMENT AND gather information and provide and/or Ginger Mullens, Cheif, RIGHT-OF-WAY comments regarding the King Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army Coal Highway Belo to Delbar- Corps of Engineers, 502 Beginning at a point in the ton Project and Consol of Ken- Eighth Street, Huntington, northerly line of a 0.05 acre tucky, Inc.'s (Consol) CWA West Virginia 25701. Com- parcel to be conveyed from Section 404 Individual Permit ments must be received on or Byron K. Smith and Reva C. (IP) application for the dis- before Monday, March 19, Smith to the Town of Gilbert, charge of fill material into wa- 2012. Visit the WVDOH Web- said point located, for refer- ters of the United States (US) s i t e a t ence, S. 57 degrees 21'14"W., in conjunction with the con- www.transporation.wv.gov, for a distance of 27.00 feet from a struction and operation of the project information and the op- survey spike with a washer set proposed Buffalo Mountain portunity to comment by email. in the easterly right of way line Surface Mine. of US Route 52 at the north- The West Virginia Department ernmost corner of aid 0.05 The FHWA and USACE are of Transportation will, upon re- acre parcel of land; thence joint-lead federal agencies on quest, provide reasonable ac- leaving said 0.05 acre tract this project and are evaluating commodations including axil- and running through the land federal actions in a Supple- lary aids and services neces- of Byron K. Smith and Reva C. mental Environmental Impact sary to afford an individual with Smith for the following three Statement (SEIS). FHWA and a disability an equal opportu- calls: N. 22 degrees 30'16"E. WVDOH are evaluating a loca- nity to participate in our serv- 6.59 feet to the point of curva- tion shift of a portion of the ices, programs and activities. ture of a curve to the left, said alignment between the West Please contact us at (304) curve having a radius of 16.00 Virginia towns of Delbarton 558-3811. Pearson with hear- feet and a central angle of 56 and Belo described in the ing or speech impairments can degrees 30'12"; thence with a 2000 Final Environmental Im- reach all state agencies by binding on said curve for a dis- pact Statement (FEIS) and ap- calling (800) 982-8772 (voice tance of 15.78 feet, the chord proved in the 2000 Record of to TTD) or (800) 982-8771 of which bears N.05 degrees Decision (ROD). The USACE (TDD to voice), toll Free. 44'50"W. for a distance of is evaluating a CWA Section 15.15; thence N. 33 degrees 404 IP application submitted 2:11,14 59'56"W. 23 feet, more or by CONSOL, for the discharge less, to a point in the easterly of fill material into waters of right of way of US Route 52, the United States (U.S.) to the easement and right of way construct attendant and asso- to be conveyed being 12.00 ciated features to facilitate the feet wide, 6.00 feet on either extraction of mine-able coal re- side of the above described serves from 10 bituminous center-line, and being across coal seams located within the the property conveyed to By- 2,308-acre Surface Mine Con- ron K. Smith and Reva C. trol and Reclamation Act Smith by the following deeds, (SMCRA) boundary of the pro- all of record in the Office of the posed Buffalo Mountain Sur- Clerk of the County Commis- face Mine. sion of Mingo County, West Virginia; Deed Box 357, at The schedule workshop is Page 340; Deed Book 357, at form 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., WITH Page 336; Deed Book 357, at A BRIEF PROJECT OVER- Page 332; Deed Book 318, at VIEW PRESENTATION AT Page 235, and to others by 5:00 P.M. Representatives various sources of title. form various state and federal agencies will be available be- It appearing by affidavit filed in fore and after the presentation this action that: to informally answer questions about the proposed projects. MICHAEL TRENT, RANDALL TRENT, WESLEY TRENT, The Delbarton to Belo Project TOMMY BACH JR., TAMMY is an approximately seven mile S. SAUERACKER, JENNA T. section of the King Coal High- SHOOK, WANDA KAYE way, a 94 mile long corridor MORRIS, BUSTER SANSON, from Bluefield, Mercer County, LEROY SANSON, ENOS West Virginia to Williamson, SANSON, JIMMY SANSON, Mingo County, West Virginia. FAYE SMITH, KATHY The Delbarton to Belo Project SAUGER, ELLA MARRS, begins at US 52, about RANDALT (RANDY) SAN- one-half mile west of Delbar- SON, WILLIAM J. MACE, PA- ton, and ends at US 119 just TRICIA JEAN NORDELO, JIM west of its intersection with ENGLAND, VIRGINIA CLAIRE WV 65. The 94-mile King Coal MORRIS, HANNA BETH Highway Corridor was identi- MORRIS, JAMES RICHARD fied in a FEIS issued in June MORRIS, SALLIE HARLESS, 2000, and approved with a SHARON COLLINS, VICKI subsequent ROD issued in CLANTON, KARLA SUE August 2000. Since the issu- HUNTER, MCHAEL RAY ance of the ROD, an opportu- HARLESS, LORI PATE, BIL- nity for a joint development ini- LIE HARLESS, JUSTIN HAR- tiative was identifed during LESS, JOANN HARLESS, CONSOL's development of a GARY HARLESS, and the plan to extract mineral coal re- HARLESS LIVING TRUST, serves between the towns of Delbarton and Belo, Mingo are non residents of West Vir- County, West Virginia. A joint ginia for whom an agent, or development initiative would appointed or statutory agent or incorporate the approved high- attorney in fact is found in the way project into the post-min- State upon whom service may ing and use plan of CONSOL's be had. proposed Buffalo Mountain Surface Mine, and it would al- low future highway construc- Further, it appearing by affida- tion to occur on land disturbed vit in this action that there may by a surface mine operation. be unknown parties who claim Combining the two projects will or may have an interest in the shift a portion of the King Coal subject action and that such Highway Corridor between persons have been made par- Delbarton and Belo eastward ties to the actions as ANY beyo9nd the previously ap- AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- proved corridor alignment; TIES WHO MAY CLAIM OR therefore, the FHWA and HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE WVDOH are required to HEREIN DESCRIBED PROP- re-evaluate the 2000 King ERTY. Coal Highway EIS.

It is Ordered that each of the CONSOL proposes to extract above do appear and serve coal reserves within the vicinity upon Glen Rutledge, Peti- of Belo and Delbarton in an tioner,s attorney, whose ad- area defined by the following: dress is P. O. Box 340, Wil- north of US 52, east of Miller liamson, West Virginia 25661, Creek, west of Pigeon Creek, an answer or other defense to and south of US 119. As part the petition filed in this action of their planning process, on or before March 21, 2012. CONSOL evaluated the avail- otherwise judgment by default able coal reserves within the will be taken against them at area and extraction methods any time thereafter. to determine the precise pro- ject boundary and mine plan. A copy of said complaint can Coal mine operations are per- be obtained form the under- mitted by and regulated under signed Clerk at his office lo- SMCRA, a comprehensive cated in Williamson, Mingo statute that requires analysis County, West Virginia. of Impacts to the aquatic and upland environment that are Entered by said Clerk this 7th associated with coal mining day of Feb. 2012. operations. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Teste: Grant Preece, Clerk Protection (WVDEP) adminis- By Brandy Baisden, Deputy ters the SMCRA program in West Virginia with oversight 2:11,18 from the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), Office of Sur- face Mining (OSM). Construction and operation of the Buffalo Mountain Surface Mine will require the discharge of fill material into waters of the U.S. associated with atten- dant features including: per- manent storage of excess overburden material in valley fills, in-stream sediment basin embankments, and excavation of streams to recover coal re- serves. Accordingly, CONSOL is required to obtain a CWV Section 404 IP. The USACE is currently reviewing the CWA Section 404 IP application (LRH-2008-191-TUG), and is- sued a Public Notice of De- cember 3, 2008.

Those wishing to file written comments may send them to Gregory L. Bailey, P.E., Direc- tor engineering Division, West Virginia Division of Highways, Capitol Complex Building Five, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Room 319, Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 and/or Ginger Mullens, Cheif, Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 502 Eighth Street, Huntington, West Virginia 25701. Com- ments must be received on or before Monday, March 19, 2012. Visit the WVDOH Web- s i t e a t www.transporation.wv.gov, for project information and the op- portunity to comment by email. The West Virginia Department of Transportation will, upon re- quest, provide reasonable ac- commodations including axil- lary aids and services neces- sary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportu- nity to participate in our serv- ices, programs and activities. Please contact us at (304) 558-3811. Pearson with hear- ing or speech impairments can reach all state agencies by calling (800) 982-8772 (voice to TTD) or (800) 982-8771 (TDD to voice), toll Free. 2:11,14 A10

10 S aturday■ SATURDAY,, February FEBRUARY 11, 2012 11, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS

BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Today’s Answers

FUNKY WINKERBEAN Tom Batiuk

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne

HI & LOIS Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS William Hoest

MUTTS Patrick McDonnell

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