Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • VOLUME 129 • NUMBER 11 ONE SECTION • 16 PAGES • 94¢ Hardy County Planner Tells Planning County Re-affirms Commissioners She’s Resigned By Lon Anderson Second Moorefield Examiner Amendment The March meeting of the Hardy County Planning Com- mission started off normally - Becomes enough with a discussion of the morning’s County Commission meeting, approval of minutes, Sanctuary and discussions about the GIS Board and flood plains. It was By Jean A. Flanagan only towards the end of the meet- Moorefield Examiner ing that the bombshell dropped: Melissa Scott, Hardy County’s By Jean A. Flanagan According to County Commis- Planner for the last seven years, Moorefield Examiner sioner David Workman, several announced that she’s leaving her citizens have requested the Har- position to join a consulting firm. “Do we have this in writing?” dy County Commission re-affirm The news seemed to stun mem- “I want to see this in writing.” the U. S. Constitution’s Second bers of the Planning Commis- It was obvious to all present, Amendment - the right to keep sion, with whom she has worked Hardy County Commission Presi- and bear arms - and declare Har- closely for her entire tenure in dent Harold Michael did not ac- dy County a Second Amendment the County. Under her guidance, Sanctuary. Hardy County has developed a cept Hardy County Planner Me- The Hardy County Commission statewide reputation as a leader lissa Scott’s recommendation that Photo by Lon Anderson approved a Resolution to that ef- in land use planning among the the Hardy County Floodplain Or- County Planner Melissa Scott discusses land use issues with Planning Board Members (left to right) fect at the meeting held Tuesday, small, rural West Virginia coun- dinance be updated. Jay Fansler, Roger Saville and Commission President Lee Lehman. Scott just announced her res- March 3. ties. Because of her expertise, Scott requested the Flood- ignation after serving as both County Planner and Flood Plain Manager for the last seven years. The resolution says “the Coun- she also serves as the County’s plain Ordinance be included on ty Commission of Hardy County, Flood Plain manager and over- the Commission’s agenda at the hereby expresses its desire that saw the creation of the County’s the Examiner. “So lucky!” state leader in land use planning, is one of the lead planners in the March 3 meeting. public funds are not used to un- GIS (Geographic Information Officially Scott’s last day will Jesse J. Richardson, Jr., the lead state, and you really can’t replace “We have to do this for FEMA,” constitutionally restrict the Second Systems) Board to coordinate use be March 17, although she com- land use attorney in the Land Use Melissa.” Scott said. “At their last site visit, Amendment rights of the citizens and sharing of this critical infor- mitted to returning for the April and Sustainable Development As a result of her announce- they said we have to adopt a new of Hardy County; and the Coun- mation management tool. Planning Commission meeting as Law Clinic at WVU, said it was ment, the Planning Commission ordinance because the existing one ty Commission of Hardy County “We have been so lucky to have well. “a great loss for the State of West immediately took two actions to is too old.” hereby declares its intent to op- her for seven years,” Lehman told Asked about her departure, a Virginia and Hardy County. She Continued on page 3 The Hardy County Floodplain pose…any constitutional infringe- Ordinance, first adopted in 1975 ment of the right of law-abiding and last updated in 2009, is re- citizens to keep and bear arms.” quired by the National Flood In- “We believe in all the amend- surance Program, the National ments, but this is the one being Floodplain Act of 1968 and the attacked,” said Commission Pres- West Virginia Code §8A-4-2, §8A- ident Harold Michael. He men- 5-7 and §8A-7-2. tioned efforts in the neighboring The ordinance establishes a commonwealth of Virginia to re- floodplain area and requires per- strict gun ownership. mits and approval of plans for con- Mathias resident John Buckley struction or the relocation of struc- said he thought the resolution was tures within that floodplain area. It worthwhile and asked what being also establishes penalties for those a “sanctuary” meant. When none who fail to comply with the ordi- of the commissioners responded, nance. Buckley said he understands it as The Federal Emergency Man- this, “If there were a dissolution agement Agency administers the National Flood Insurance Pro- of the Second Amendment on the gram through private insurance federal or state level, the local gov- companies. Rates are set by the ernment won’t enforce it.” federal government and claims are Sheriff Bryan Ward echoed sup- adjudicated through FEMA. port of the resolution. Scott presented an updated Continued on page 6 Floodplain Ordinance for the Commissioner’s consideration. “Where is the side-by-side?” Michael asked. “I want to see the SBCTC Continued on page 7 Clarifies Census Day Is Approaching By Jean A. Flanagan Policies Moorefield Examiner By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Steve Swingle was a busy man last week. On Monday, the part- “I want to address some false nership specialist with the U.S. information that has been circulat- Census Bureau visited the Hardy ing about the South Branch Career County Board of Education and on and Technical Center,” said Ju- Tuesday, he made a presentation lie Hansrote, financial director at to the Hardy County Commission. SBCTC. The message was the same - it’s im- Hansrote addressed the Hardy portant to be counted. County Board of Education at the The U.S. Constitution requires meeting held Monday, March 2. every person in the United States Hansrote said there were five be counted every 10 years. April 1, points she wanted to clarify. 2020 has been designated a Census “One - there is no test to at- Day. That’s when the bureau will tend the South Branch Career and make its greatest effort to get the Technical Center. There is an in- word out about the importance of Artwork created by East Hardy Early Middle School K - 5th-graders is on display at the Eagle’s Nest Gallery at Eastern West Vir- terview process. being counted. ginia Community and Technical College. The display will run through Wednesday, March 25. Admission is free. “Two - Drug testing is not man- “This year, there are three datory. Last year there were 51 stu- ways households can be counted,” dents who volunteered to be drug Swingle said. “The first is the Inter- tested. Those students earned a net. Heads of households can go to Drug-Free Certification that they A Tale of Two Levees: Moorefield South Levee www.2020census.gov. There are can present to any potential em- nine questions, which should take ployer. about 10 minutes to answer.” “Three - It was reported that Certification Moves Forward, North Levee Needs Work There is the paper form, which students must attend two years will be mailed upon request. Heads at South Branch to become certi- By Hannah Heishman Petersburg — of the bridge in “overtop,” or spill over the top, of plain behind it, including most of of households can also respond via fied in a completer course. In fact, Moorefield Examiner town over the South Fork river. the South Levee. Moorefield, may have issues with telephone. students get certificates after each Between March 12 and March The levee crosses the railroad The North Levee requires flood insurance, or be required by year. 20, invitations to participate in The Moorefield Town Council on Rohrbaugh Lane on one side, more work before FEMA can ap- banks to hold specific amounts or “Four - it was reported that the Census will be delivered in morning classes were for Grant covered a wide range of topics at and extends nearly to Brighton prove it. types of insurance. the mail. Once that invitation is County students only. In 2008-09, their meeting on March 3. Park and the South Branch river From Weimer Automotive Second, the levee’s height can received, decide which method of Hardy County chose only after- Moorefield’s South Levee cer- on the other. dealership to the end of the Le- be raised with earth, from six response is best and complete the noon classes. tification draft looks good, and In 1985, the South Branch vee, it is not high enough, and inches to two feet. This will cost process. “Five - It was reported the South is ready for FEMA, said Public had a 400-year flood event, and there are four options. between $500,000 and $600,000. “It’s important to be counted Branch Career and Technical Cen- Works director Lucas Gagnon. the South Fork had a 1000-year First, the Town could do noth- Third, the Town could use an I- for a number of reasons,” Swing- ter is part of the Petersburg High The South Levee protects event. ing, leave the levee as it is, and wall, which involves burying most le said. “The census determines Continued on page 7 Moorefield south — towards The 1985 flood would not property owners in the flood Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Opinion What We Know Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, saw the writing on the wall and re- him, lies are in his nature. He has you vote. I am a 1938 model, so I have signed before he could be kicked been a liar, dishonest businessman, May The Creator guide you and About Coronavirus lived through the administrations out. Smart move. That got him a philanderer, and a sleazy dog all protect you all the days of your of quite a few Presidents of the pension and all the perks that go his life. And that is about all I can lives. While our readers have likely already been seeing this U.S. I started out with the second with the Presidency for life. say without having to be censored Bob Brookfield guidance from other sources, it is important to us that you term of Franklin Delano Roos- Now we are dealing with the one by ye editor. Wardensville hear it from the Moorefield Examiner, too. It is possible evelt (only President to have four who now occupies OUR house at A Presidential election is com- terms), followed by Give ‘em hell 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in DC. I ing up. If you have not registered *************** that the new coronavirus could come to Hardy County, and Harry S Truman, Eisenhower, Jack say OUR house because we the to vote, please do. I spent three we can be ready for it. There are things we can do to take Kennedy, LBJ, Nixon, Ford, Cart- people own that building. We only years in the US Army protecting Dear Editor, care of each other. er, Reagan, Bush the elder, Clin- let it out for four year terms to your right to do so, as did and are We live in interesting times. Daughter Hilary helped us with this editorial. She has a ton, Bush junior, Obama and now whosoever we elect at President of doing millions of other men and There is a new disease loose in the masters degree in public health and used to work for the Trump. this great country. women. One that did not do that world, a disease that doesn t seem Each President had his faults. No former tenant has dishon- is the Draft Dodger living rent free to be bad at all for children, is not CDC. All of what we share below comes from the World Nixon and Clinton went through ored our house as much as the in our house at 1600 Pennsylvania Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control Impeachment proceedings. Nixon current tenant. Truth is foreign to Ave. Keep that fact in mind when Continued on page 3 and Prevention. (Links are printed at the bottom.) You might hear people calling the coronavirus different things. The virus is now officially named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus dis- My Unbased Opinion ease 2019,” which many people have been abbreviating to By David O. Heishman COVID-19. So if you see any of those names, they are talking about the same thing. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, and short- Dad blamed old bull. Tommy they do. Sometimes they are scat- ing again. All a cycle of filling their Crack of dawn, marked when ness of breath. Right now, experts say the virus spreads Rinard s Hereford he bought to tered and sometimes bunched. first stomach, their paunch, with I wake enough to see teakettles mainly between people who are in close contact with one breed some more white faces into They seem to prefer higher drier forages they can take time to bring shining in light through East facing another (within about 6 feet) through small respiratory his cow/calf operation. ground when it s raining or snow- back up and chew later at their lei- window, I stood and began rearm- droplets that ill people produce when they cough or sneeze. Bull lives with his harem of ing but one night recently in pretty sure. ing for the new day. Glasses, hear- ten or so Black Angus and An- hard rain they were lying grouped Whomp, whomp, whomp! Mid- ing aids, wallet, cell phone, a check It also might be possible that people can get COVID-19 by gus crosses over around my Dog- on the near bank of Moore s Run. dle of the night. My eyes popped to be sure I could safely leave stove touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then house cabin during winter feeding I mow a small patch around open. Doghouse quivering. Again, and finally a great innovation, a re- touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but months. Since I spend farm nights Doghouse along that run bank. whomp, whomp, whomp. Another sleeping in my Doghouse recliner, For some reason Cows seem to small earthquake? Heart jumped, mote pickup start from the fob in this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. my pocket. Out the door which I At this time, there is no vaccine you can take to prevent I have ample opportunity to ob- avoid bedding down there. They’ll but then memory of similar late serve their activities in detail. lay in wet weedy areas bordering night experiences kicked in. carefully hooked against wind ex- COVID-19 and no medications approved to treat it. There I normally go over late after- my lawn, but don t seem to like my I hollered top of my voice. pected that day, then out to pickup. are ways to treat the symptoms. And there are lots of easy noon or early evening daylight to short grass area. Stomped the floor. Cussed a -lit Whoa Nelly! WOW! Big ucky things you can do to help stay safe. lay a fire ready to light when I set- Only time I rouse them up and tle. Whomp, whomp didn t stop. I looking smears along the side of If you are well and do not have symptoms now, here’s tle in for the night. Stove holds a try to move them is when they lie rose, armed myself with grandfa- my year old truck. A “poopy” five hour fire of solid oak and start- what we can all do to stay safer and help keep our family in pickup s worn road. Sometime ther s farm walking stick I use to smear near left tail light. Driver’s ing Red Cedar. Cedar brings it up during the night cows rise, stretch, poke Doghouse s door shut, and side mirror shoved around tight and friends safe: to warming speed pretty quickly poop and pee perhaps move headed out on deck. against side window glass. Nothing Most importantly, wash your hands. Wash your hands when I touch a match to twisted around a bit, then lay back down. Damned old bull. Rubbing his broken, but plenty fouled up. newsprint in its foundation and Bouncing over hard frozen piles of itchy neck up and down on deck s often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the time Damned bull! Was it purposeful open draft and damper. Doghouse cow manure on a frosty morning corner post. I hollered again and it takes to sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star or say the Lords or incidental curiosity? As I drove is small, so it warms quickly. I helps wake me up. whacked him. He jumped away away, I passed him lying placidly, Prayer), especially after going to the bathroom; before eat- don’t waste hard work for firewood Cows generally lie peaceful- about ten feet and stood looking at ing; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. to heat it when I m not there. ly chewing their cuds. Old farm me. Couldn t read his expression, chewing near same location I d Consider washing your hands each time you get home after Pickup headlights show me boys find something comforting in but I know he wasn t happy. I left seen him previous evening. Cra- being out. If soap and water are not nearby, use an alcohol- where cows and bull are bedded watching cows lying quietly, eyes him standing out by pickup while I zy cows may be dumb cud chew- ers, but still some method shines based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. down for the night. I’ve spent half closed, chewing, chewing, went back in, threw another stick hours of contemplating time won- then swallowing. A moment later, of oak in the stove and stretched through their madness. I d swear Here are other important things to do. dering why they bed down where a small lurch and they begin chew- out in recliner to finish the night. bull smirked as I drove by. -Avoid being near people who are sick. -Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. We know, this is hard. Still, try. -Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces you touch a lot Glancing Backward using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. From the Moorefield Examiner Archives -A face mask is not going to help you very much. Let s talk about face masks. CDC and the Surgeon Gen- Fifteen Years Ago the picket line. ley, died March 4…William C. Brown Wolfe began the remod- eral do not recommend that people who are well wear a March 16, 2005 Attorney General Roger Tomp- Loving, 73, Bedford, VA, died Feb. eling work on Inskeep Hall for the face mask to protect themselves from COVID-19. Masks Judge Donald Cookman or- kins ruled the strike illegal and said 18 Mary Miller Garrett, 83, Tif- Fire Company. aren’t very useful to keep the virus from reaching you. They dered the preservation of all striking teachers could be charged fin, OH, died March 8…Marvin About 600 people attended a with a misdemeanor and be barred Bowen Sherman, 70, Rig, died meeting in Wardensville to hear may help you touch your face less, but you can do things physical evidence gathered at the investigation of the natural gas ex- from teaching for a year. March 8. discussion on the proposed coop- like wear a scarf or handkerchief to help with that. On the plosion of the Mathias Garage on The Board of Education held Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barb, erative poultry slaughtering plant. other hand, masks are important if you show symptoms of December 7. special meetings and assuring par- a daughter, Melissa Ann…to Mr. West Virginia was third in the COVID-19, like fever and coughing. The Board of Education was ents that schools would be open and Mrs. William Walsh, a son, Ja- nation in enlisting women for If you have symptoms like fever and coughing: asked to consider student cell and safe for children. son Rainey. WAC hospital units. phone use in the schools. Roy Edward Crites, 96, Dorcas, Moorefield lost to Paw Paw 60- Pfc. Max Garrett, 19, Baker, was If you develop symptoms and you have been in close con- The 38th Annual Bull Sale was died March 6…Florence Feller 59 in tournament play. killed in action in Germany, Feb. tact with a person known to have COVID-19 or to live in or making history. For the first time Godlove, 64, Stephens City, died 28…Pvt. Carl Rinker, 22, Purgits- have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of in the U.S. bulls will be offered for March 7…Ocie Lee Ketterman, Sixty Years Ago ville, was killed in action in Ger- COVID-19, contact your doctor or a clinic or hospital. Ask sale that have net feed efficiency as 70, Edinburg, died March 4…Bob- March 16, 1960 many, Feb. 25 Moses B. Halter- bie Watson Smith, 54, Harrison- man, 63, prominent Hardy County what they recommend. Please do call ahead before you go a selection criteria. Work on the Buzzard Ford Gov. Manchin signed a bill set- burg, died March 4…Albert Lee Bridge had been delayed by weath- farmer, died March 11. to a doctor’s office or emergency room and tell them about ting June 25 for a statewide special Dove, 76, Fulks Run, died March er, but the State Road Commission Two permits to wed were is- your symptoms. election for voters to the State’s 3…Omer W. Hardy, 69, Kessel, assured the Farm Bureau that ev- sued to Dorothy Taylor and Berlin People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 can stay at Pension Bond Amendment. died March 9…Annie Jenkins erything possible was being done Hamilton and to Velma Lee Sager home during their illness. If you are showing symptoms of Named princesses of the Whetzel, 81, Mathias, died March to expedite returning the bridge to and Lawrence Reynolds Wilkins. Shenandoah Apple Blossom Fes- 8…Iva Jenkins Rhodes, 78, Win- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Naaman COVID-19, first, please take good care of yourself. Then service. tival were Letasha Marie Combs, chester, died March 6. Wayne T. Brooks, a native of Combs, a daughter to Mr. and please help keep the rest of us safe by not going outside Wardensville, and Kasey Hott, Born to Mr. and Mrs. David Moorefield, had been named di- Mrs. Cecil Haines, a daughter to your home, except for getting medical care if you need Highview. Lewis, a son, David Jr…to Mr. and rector of Industrial Relations of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sager, a son. it. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid us- Jo Ann Hartman Allen, 73, died Mrs. Marshall Combs, II, a daugh- Wheeling Steel. In tournament play Moorefield ter. lost to Parsons 42-24…Wardens- ing public transportation. Even though it might be hard, as March 7…Esther Keckley Mason, The Post Office was inspecting 93, died March 7 in Martinsburg… Moorefield’s Jackets defeated four sites for Moorefield’s new fa- ville lost to Martinsburg 41-18… much as possible, separate yourself from other people and Hazel Moyers Barr, 82, died March Circleville 77-60 and lost to Frank- cility. Mathias lost to Berkeley Springs animals in your home 3…Ethel Kline Poland Hose, 83, lin 74-51 in tournament play. Orie John Hardy, 75, Rig, died 29-20 in consolation play Moore- If you are sick, do wear a face mask when you are around Petersburg, died March 5. March 14…Joseph Floyd Rudolph, field beat Petersburg 35-29 and lost other people or pets and when you enter a healthcare set- MHS boys lost the Region 2, Forty-five Years Ago 79, Intermont, died March 9. to Circleville 36-26. Class A, Championship to Tuck- March 12, 1975 Mrs. Rose Michael and John D. ting. If individuals with COVID-19 wear masks correctly er County 67-49…Reed Williams Moorefield’s City Council ad- Bosley were married March 9. Ninety Years Ago (you could look up videos on how to wear them), masks can ended his basketball career as the opted an ordinance making it ille- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stew- March 13, 1930 help prevent the spread of the disease to others. Using face all time scoring leader with 1600 gal for surface water to be drained art, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Don Ken Vance was in Chambers- masks is also important for health workers. The short ver- points. into the sanitary sewers. Hertain, a son, Charles to Mr. burg attending a meeting of plant The Council also issued a permit and Mrs. Elwood Smith, a daugh- managers of the Supplee-Wills- Continued on page 3 Thirty Years Ago to construct an $85,000 concrete ter, Linda Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Jones Milk Company. March 14, 1990 and brick structure to serve as the Joe B. Chipley, a son, Mark Jo- Jacob Whitmires s dwelling and Hardy County teachers had vot- new medical building on Kuyken- seph. contents in Mathias had been de- M OOREFIELD ed to go on strike for the first time dall Lane. Moorefield was eliminated from stroyed by fire. in the history of education in the Hardy County “first” Court state playoffs by Piedmont, 50-46. The Jim Miller family of Lost state when the governor withdrew House on the corner of Winchester City had moved to Paw Paw. E XAMINER the offer of a 5 percent pay raise. and Elm was named to the Nation- Seventy-five Years Ago Born to Mr. and Mrs. Connie 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 About 40 percent of the teachers al Register of Historic Places. March 14, 1945 Crites, a daughter to Mr. and Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.HardyLive.com showed up for work and crossed Ruth Barr Robinson, 75, Ridge- Mrs. Carson Heishman, a son. 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Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman els by calling the County Health lier which puts the peeper arrival would be most happy to share Member: Publishers: March 15 is when Julius Cae- Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman Department at 304-530-6355 be- in Hardy County in late Febru- some Irish Whiskey with those of Hannah Heishman Associate Publisher: tween March 9 and March 25. A ary. Carmen also reports she spot- you who celebrate this March 17 sar was told to Beware the Ides of General Manager: James O. Heishman March. He ignored the warning Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan variety of screenings will be also be ted two robins at Fort Seybert on holiday. Production Manager: Mike Mallow available along with educational March 4. So now we know, spring and lost his life. History covers this Courtney Dawson Advertising Manager: exhibits. really is on the way. Thanks for the March 17 event, but Shakespeare made it an Staff: Dominique Allen, Lon Anderson, Janet Bennett, Carolyn Burge, Sam R. Fisher, annual report, Carmen. event we all read about in English Carl Holcomb, Sharon Martin, Peggy Wratchford To Wear Green By the way, don t forget also Lit. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 3 News Letters to the Editor

Continued from page 2 countermeasures; treatment for Listen to the people who un- pleasure it has been to know and Zoning Appeals who will act as ment related issues. very bad for most healthy adults infected individuals and, in about derstand what needs to be done serve you. I have been blessed to the legal mediator when there And finally, I want to say that younger than 60, but becomes an 18 months, hopefully a vaccine. to best contain this disease. That have had the opportunity to learn are discrepancies and irregulari- you are very fortunate to call Har- increasingly serious threat to our Second, to avoid overwhelming the means health care professionals. about the county, its history, its ties with development proposals. dy County home, a place similar older population and younger capacity of our health care system Listen to politicians who are act- people, and their hopes for the fu- Few counties in West Virginia have to my home county of Greenbri- people with respiratory or heart to treat seriously ill individuals, ing as spokespeople for what the ture. During my time here, I have policies in place that allow people er. Both are blessed with natural problems, and diabetes. So the we need to spread out the rate at health care professionals are say- worked with some of the most like this to work on their behalf, beauty, a strong agricultural heri- young people can have the dis- which people become ill. ing. Former President Obama did committed and honest public ser- so I encourage you to continue to tage, and wonderful people with ease (coronavirus-19, COVID-19) China, where COVID-19 origi- that when he Tweeted: Protect vants I have known, and I have met support these folks in my absence. a love of their land, their family with symptoms similar to the com- nated, took extraordinary steps to yourself and your community from some very wonderful and interest- Secondly, to the citizens and and their neighbors. I have always mon cold, no big deal for them, successfully contain the spread of coronavirus with common sense ing people whom I will continue to elected officials of Hardy County, felt very at home here. But, being but those people are carriers who this illness within their country, precautions: wash your hands, stay call friends. I hope you will continue to sup- such a wonderfully desirable place home when sick and listen to the First of all, I would like to com- spread this disease to people with once they recognized what was port sound land use planning and can bring the threat of undesirable happening. Here is a remarkable @CDCgov and local health au- mend the members of the Planning development standards as you development pressures. Manag- whom they are in contact. The best report from an American work- thorities. Save the masks for health Commission and Board of Zoning have done for the last 50+ years. ing and guiding development in evidence from the scientists so far ing in Beijing: “The governmen- care workers. Let s stay calm, lis- Appeals along with my assistant The progressive (by WV stan- ways that fit your goals as a com- is that COVID-19 is about as in- tal response has been extraordi- ten to the experts, and follow the Nicole for being such thought- dards) planning policies that have munity is crucial to maintaining fectious as the seasonal flu, which nary, and the national quarantine science. ful and dedicated public servants. been in place in the county dur- the beauty, balance, and appeal of means one sick person on average is total. In February, I only had Regards, They have always been willing to ing this time are part of the rea- your home. You have the tools in will infect two people. two places I could go: the place I Neil Gillies take the time to listen to the voice son Hardy County is so appealing place to achieve this, but you have There is only one way to slow was staying and the grocery store P.S.: Sadly, don t listen to Presi- of the citizens and then commit to new development. So please to use them. the spread of this disease that will Carrefour. When entering either, dent Trump until he stops riffing to promoting policies that speak pay attention, be respectful and be Since I started in 2012, the plan- eventually come in contact with I have my temperature taken by on what his hunches tell him and to their concerns. Their primary mindful--pay attention to what is ning department has issued over pretty much everyone in the world: a security guard, and if it were el- starts only acting as a spokesman goals are clear - to determine and happening in your community and 1600 new building permits with isolation. That means quarantin- evated I would go into mandated for what the experts are telling administer new ways to protect in your government; be respectful construction totals well over $100 ing people who are ill (even if they quarantine. Recently it has been him. I really seriously hope he can citizens from adverse impacts of to the needs of your neighbors and million dollars. Much of that de- don’t feel very bad) until they are loosening up, but most white col- manage to do that. unplanned development, improve your community as a whole; and velopment has been in prime ag- well. That means containing the lar workers are still opting to work the standards and quality of life for be mindful of the impacts various ricultural areas, near your streams spread of the virus by good hygiene from home. Masks are required *************** Hardy County, and to preserve the actions have on your community. and rivers, and on your steep practices: wash your hands well and ubiquitous. (https://talking- things you love about your com- But most importantly, be involved! mountain slopes. So again I say (20 seconds with soap) frequently, pointsmemo.com/edblog/a-view- Farewell – munity. You as Hardy County Community planning is one of the to you, be mindful of the impacts. just stop shaking hands with any- from-china After nearly eight years of be- residents are very fortunate that few processes in government that Please pay attention, be diligent, one (fist or elbow bumps instead), China s response will not hap- ing a part of this community as you have a Planning Commission offers citizens the ability to pro- and be involved. If you don’t con- avoid crowds. pen in the United States, but we the Hardy County Planner, I have, that is willing to learn about rel- vide direct input into the policies tinue to actively plan for and guide The reasons we need to slow the can do a lot. Frankly, I’ve never with much sadness, submitted my evant issues, consider your feed- that are being written. With the your community s future, outside spread of this disease are twofold. seen a better example of the need resignation to the Planning Com- back, and support sound policies goal of serving the citizens first, the interests will do it for you! First, the more slowly it spreads for communities to act together mission in order to pursue another when it is the right thing to do, planning office and planning com- Melissa Scott, CFM the longer health care research- to protect our families and for the opportunity. I am writing this let- even when it is not the easy thing mission is always open to comment Hardy County Planner / Flood- ers will have to develop effective common good. So let s do that. ter to tell all of you what a true to do. You also have a Board of and conversation about develop- plain Manager County Planner Tells Continued from page 1 on the Board for the RDA (Rural needing to utilize it. struction in the flood plains. She pertise to sign such a certification. “We need to officially recom- keep operations moving in her ab- Development Administration) and So how about the 911 address- noted that FEMA (the Federal Doing so, she noted, could create mend adoption of this policy (for sence. The first was a resolution to make the County Commissioner es?” asked Greenwalt, referring to Emergency Management Agen- a major liability for the County. flood plain construction),” Scott authorize Commission President seat on the Board a voting one. the process of reviewing and cor- cy) is, through state agencies, re- This only applies for new construc- replied. Lee Lehman and Vice President She noted that in the draft By- recting faulty address information quiring a letter certifying that the tion and is only concerned with the “So moved!” said Greenwalt. Greg Greenwalt to take the lead laws it was proposed that the Com- in the GIS system that has been construction in flood plains meets foundation, she added. And with that the Commission on formulation the FY 2021 bud- missioner’s position be non-voting underway for months with Plan- its standards. These standards, “If we don’t have someone passed the motion with only Jay get. The second was a motion au- because the County Commission- ning Commission staff assistance. she explained, are to ensure that qualified going out (to the -build Fansler abstaining because he ers have final say on everything thorizing the Commission to move We re down to under 1,000 ad- buildings in the flood plain are not ing site) and signing off, eventually would later be voting on it as a the Board does, thus that would dresses to finalize, but finishing going to collapse and float down something is going to happen, she County Commissioner. remaining salary funds into a con- give the County Commissioner those will be a significant amount the river when flooding occurs. told the Planning Commissioners. Really all of this is not normally sulting fees account. Both passed two votes. The RDA, she noted, of work, Scott reported, noting And we will have to follow those “This (policy) has been reviewed a Planning Commission function, unanimously. had not been included because it that some of those will require site regulations for any construction in by the (WVU) Law Clinic and Scott noted. You guys just got Prior to Scott s announcement, had been invited on numerous oc- visits. the flood plains.” State and they’ve signed off on it,” lucky because I am also the Flood the Commission had taken up sev- casions to use the GIS system, but That s a good thing, Green- Scott told the Planning Com- noted Greenwalt. You re really Plain Manager. eral items of business. In her re- to date had not shown any interest. walt responded. There were a sig- mission that County Commission protecting property owners with “So we really don’t have a for- port on the County Commission Also concerning the GIS, Scott nificant number of units not prop- President Harold Michael repeat- this and if we don t do this, one of mal role, Greenwalt said. We re meeting held earlier that day, Scott reported that Paul Lewis, County erly located. edly asked her why she could not these days the County will face a just reviewing it and recommend- told the Planning Commissioners Emergency Services and 911 Di- “A couple of times a year we sign off on building permits for big problem. ing its adoption. that she believes the County Com- rector, will be picking up the ad- get an influx of new addresses that construction in the Flood Plains. “We’ve done our part to get this For the month of February, missioners will likely approve the ditional costs from his budget for have to be processed, especially af- This, she said, will require the sig- policy done, Lehman noted. there were 16 building permits to- By-laws for the new GIS Board, an upgraded GIS package for the ter a flurry of spring building per- nature of a certified building in- So what Harold is asking for is taling $10,760,000, Scott reported. which have been pending before County that will allow many users, mits, Scott added. spector who understands the en- a letter stating this is required?” One was for a $10 million poultry the County for three months, if the and make the system far more ac- The County Commissioners, gineering, and that, as Flood Plain asked Greenwalt. So what s our complex and all of the others to- By-laws are changes to add a seat cessible for those County offices Scott reported, also discussed con- Manger, she does not have the ex- next step?” taled $760,000, she explained.

Editorial - What We Know About Coronavirus News Briefs Continued from page 2 sion: leave the masks for the people who are attention if your illness is worsening, for ex- Applications are now available pact fund. Applications will be con- pains. However, maintenance sea- sick and the medical professionals. ample if you have difficulty breathing. Be- for historic preservation devel- sidered from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, son and the upcoming switchover Here are other important things to do if fore seeking care, call your healthcare pro- opment grants through the State government agencies, schools, to summer blend could break the vider and tell them that you have symptoms Historic Preservation Office of the religious and civic organizations downward trend in coming weeks, you have symptoms of COVID-19. Department of Arts, Culture and for programs serving Hardy Coun- for COVID-19. but we are also watching the im- -Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue History. Eligible projects include ty in the following areas: Animal pact of the coronavirus and what when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tis- -If you have a medical emergency and the restoration, rehabilitation or Welfare, Arts & Culture, Children that could do to demand. Mid- sues in a lined trash can. need to call 911, notify the dispatch about archaeological development of & Youth, Community & Econom- Atlantic and Northeast states have -Wash your hands often with soap and wa- your symptoms. If possible, put on a face- historic sites listed in the National ic Development, Education, the mask before emergency medical services ar- Register of Historic Places. Dead- Environment, Health & Wellness, seen fluctuation at the pump on ter for at least 20 seconds or, if soap and wa- rive. line for receipt of applications is and Human Services. Grants of up the week. Today, gas prices range ter are not available, clean your hands with If you search for the words CDC and postmarked March 31, 2020. A to $1000 will be awarded. Grants of from $2.21 in Virginia to $2.63 in an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that con- complete program description, in- up to $1000 will be awarded. Ap- Pennsylvania. Across West Vir- “coronavirus” on the internet, you can find cluding funding priorities and se- plications are due March 20th, and ginia, prices ranged from a low of tains at least 60% alcohol. more details and up-to-date recommenda- lection criteria is available from are available here: https://www. $2.225 in Parkersburg to a high of -Avoid sharing items like dishes, cups, tions for staying safe. Take care of yourself the grants staff of the Historic ewvcf.org/grants-scholarships/. $2.425 at Beckley. Area averages forks, towels, or bedding with other people and each other. Preservation Office at (304) 558- ********** were $2.503 in Grant, $2.559 in in your home. After using these items, wash 0240 or on our web site at http:// According to AAA last week, Pendleton, $2.4759 in Hampshire, them with soap and water. www.wvculture.org/shpo/Grant- the average gas price in West Vir- Resources: $2.455 in Jefferson and $2.432 in -Clean high-touch surfaces like coun- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ Manual/development.html. ginia was down 4 cents at $2.361. The national gas price average was Mineral counties. In Hardy Coun- ters, door knobs, phones and light switches coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html ********** The Community Foundation down 6 cents to $2.416. Healthy ty prices were $2.39 at Sheetz, everyday. WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/ is now accepting applications for stock levels and cheaper crude $2.45 at BP, and $2.49 at Baker. -Monitor your symptoms. Seek medical diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 funding from its Community Im- prices have alleviated pump price ******** Community Bulletin Board

ing on Thursday, March 12 at 6 Potomac Highlands community making stops in each county in blood work. There will be free vi- Correction p.m. at the Rig Community Cen- Grants Available leaders to participate in planning West Virginia s Second District to sion, hearing and blood pressure In the article entitled Gradu- The Hardy County Commu- ter. There will be a covered dish the region s future by helping the meet with constituents who may screenings. All are welcome. ates Will Transition to Latin Hon- nity Foundation is now accepting dinner followed by the meeting. Council update its Regional De- be having problems with a feder- or System Beginning This Year applications for funding from its Everyone is invited to attend both velopment Plan. al agency. They will be in Hardy Food School the date of the 2020 commence- Community Impact fund. Appli- the meal and the meeting. The first meeting will be held County on Thursday, March 26 The Hardy County Health De- ments was incorrect. Hardy cations will be considered from on Thursday, March 26, at 11:30 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hardy partment will host Food School County seniors will graduation on 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government Taxes Due a.m. at Ponderosa Steakhouse in County Courthouse, 204 Wash- on Monday, April 6 at the Health Friday, May 22. East Hardy High agencies, schools, religious or- The Sheriff’s Office would like Moorefield. Lunch will be provid- ington Street, Moorefield and Department, 411 Spring Ave. at 9 School seniors will graduate at ganizations, and civic organiza- to remind taxpayers 2019 taxes ed. RSVP by March 20. from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Wardens- a.m. and East Hardy High School 5:30 p.m. Moorefield High School tions for programs serving Hardy will be delinquent if not paid by The second meeting will be ville Town Hall, 25 Warrior Way, at 7 p.m. Classes are on a first- seniors will graduate at 7:30 p.m. County in the following areas: April 1, 2020. After April 1, 2020 held on Thursday, April 2, at Wardensville. come, first-served basis. For- in The Examiner regrets the error. Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, the Sheriff’s Office will accept full 11:30 a.m. at The Candlewyck They ask that constituents formation, call 304-530-6355. Children & Youth, Community & payment only. Any taxes not paid Inn in Keyser, Lunch will be pro- bring copies of documentation re- Community Together Economic Development, Educa- by April 30 will be published in vided. RSVP by March 27. lated to their issues. Register to Vote Mathias Assembly of God, on tion, the Environment, Health & Don’t forget to register to vote the Moorefield Examiner. The meetings will be identical. Howards Lick Road, will host Wellness, and Human Services. in the 2020 elections. The dead- Community Together on Thurs- Contact: Carla Dent at 304- Health Fair Art Show Applications are due March 20. The Hardy County Health Fair line to register, to be able to vote day, March 12, beginning at 6 257-1221 ext 241, Fax: 304-257- The Hardy County K-5 Art Go to www.hardycountycf.org or will be held on Saturday, March in the Primary, is April 21. If you p.m. Come and bring a friend. 4958, or [email protected] Show will be on display at Eastern email [email protected]. 28 from 8 - 11 a.m. at East Hardy registered before, but have not West Virginia Community and Mobile Office Hours Early Middle School. Call 304- voted in the last two Presidential 4-H Association Meets Technical College through March Planning Meetings elections, your registration has The Hardy County 4-H Asso- Members of Congressman 530-6355 to register for blood 25. The public is invited to see the The Region 8 Planning and been cancelled and you must reg- ciation will hold its annual meet- Alex X. Mooney’s staff will be testing. There is a charge for childrens talent. Development Council invites ister again. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Student Life East Hardy Business Students Earn Microsoft Certification

Front Row: Alyssa Watson, Emma Heishman, Autumn Crites, Brennen Miller, Bryan Flynn, Trevor Smith, Leah Kessler, Rachel Shirk. Back Row: Matthew Harman, Isaac Atkinson, Austin Wilkins, Dawson Price, Mason Miller, Easton Stacey Pillus, EHEMS BCAI Teacher Snapp, and Gabreanna Miller First Row: J.W. Teets, Nate Smith, Jenna Combs, Skyla Nelson, Merissa Thomas Absent from photo: Jamie Barb, Marissa Clark, Christopher Goldsmith, James Miller, Tanisha Neff, Middle Row: Tyler Tarallo, Amy Jones, Brianna Walker Elijah Schetrom, Jordan Shamburg, Gage Sherman, James Shipe, Taylor Strawderman, and William Back Row: Xavier Anderson, Jessica Deck, Jason Workman, Bryan Jenkins, Samuel Payne Tavares. Absent: Bryce Miller Microsoft certification exams give Office certified. To become eligible by Certiport, a Pearson VUE busi- their Microsoft Office Specialist Shirk, Trevor Smith, Easton Snapp, Word 2016. students the power to chart their for certification, an individual must ness, and recognized globally as the certification in Word 2016 software: Taylor Strawderman, William Ta- Congratulations to the following own course, fulfill their ambition demonstrate fluent software skills in premier credential for individuals Isaac Atkinson, Jamie Barb, Marissa vares, Alyssa Watson and Austin middle school students that earned and realize their potential. Har- a project-based exam. seeking to validate their knowledge, Clark, Autumn Crites, Bryan Flynn, Wilkins. their certification: Xavier Ander- dy County students are fortunate East Hardy High School is very skills and abilities relating to the Christopher Goldsmith, Matthew This year BCA I was piloted as son, Jenna Combs, Jessica Deck, enough to take Business Computer proud to announce that twenty-six Microsoft Office applications. With Harman, Emma Heishman, Leah a for credit course at the middle Bryan Jenkins, Amy Jones, Bryce Applications (BCA) courses in the students successfully passed the more than 2 million exams taken an- Kessler, Brennan Miller, Gabreanna school level. East Hardy Early Mid- career and technical education pro- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) nually in 148 countries, MOS is the Miller, James Miller, Mason Miller, dle School is pleased to announce Miller, Skla Nelson, Samuel Payne, gram. Only through the career and certification in Word 2016 by- scor leading IT certification in the world. Tanisha Neff, Dawson Price, Elijah that fourteen students successfully Nate Smith, Tyler Tarallo, J.W. technical education programs are ing a 700 or higher on the exam. Congratulations to the following Schetrom, Jordan Shamburg, Gage passed the same Microsoft Office Teets, Merissa Thomas, Brianna students able to become Microsoft The MOS certification is delivered high school students that earned Sherman, James Shipe, Rachel Specialist (MOS) certification in Walker and Jason Workman MES Announces Leaders of the Month FFA Day At The Legislature

The Moorefield Elementary School January 2020 Leaders of the Month are, from left to right, Marley Stump, Ave Kerns, Kiaranglic Lizardi-Cordero. Congratulations to these students!

On Monday, Feb.17, seven East Hardy FFA members had the opportunity to travel to Charleston to advocate for Agriculture Education and FFA at the Capitol by speaking with Randy Smith and Dave MIS Announces Leaders of the Month Sypolt. Before they left, they discussed current agricultural topics with Kent Leonhardt. Advisor Lacee Kesner attended with students James Crossland, Shane Riggle, Emily Dyer, Noah Miller, Madison Strawderman, Aaron Fishel, and Emily Yates.

MMS Recognizes Students With Perfect Attendance in February

Congratulations to the Moorefield Intermediate School Leaders of the Month for January: 3rd Grade - Jacob Vasquez-Bail, 4th Grade - Carlos Rivera-Nieves and 5th Grade - Annie Barr March 2020 Hardy County Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 11 Chili Cheese Sticks, Steamed Broccoli, ages 1 to 18. Nachos, Baked Potato, Snack Bag, Peaches Separate menus for breakfast and Peaches Tuesday, March 24 – Fish Sticks/ lunch, according to grade levels, Thursday, March 12 Chicken Fish Sandwich/Meatball Sub, Win- may be viewed online at hardycafe. Nuggets, Sauce Dipper, Baked ter Blend, Applesauce, Johnny Pop com. You can also sign up to have Beans, Mixed Fruit Wednesday, March 25 Chili your menus sent to you automati- Friday, March 13 School-Made Con Carne, Cornbread/Hobo Bun, cally when they are posted! Pizza, Orange-Glazed Sweet Pota- Green Beans, Peaches toes, Peaches Thursday, March 26 – Chicken Hardy County Schools serves a Monday, March 16 – Steak ‘n Patty Sandwich, Honey-Glazed Car- nutritious breakfast FREE to stu- Cheese Sub, Beans w/Ham, Fruit rots, Pears dents each morning! Check out Crisp, Pears Friday, March 27 – COOK’S www.hardycafe.com to see the Front Row-L-R--Trenton Henry, Oliver Crites, Maya Shingleton Tuesday, March 17 – Salisbury CHOICE breakfast menus. Encourage your Back Row-L-R--Nicholas Lecher, Makayla Nesselrodt, Martina Nesselrodt Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Monday, March 30 Pork Rib- child to eat breakfast at school. Absent from the picture--Leanne Coon and MaKenna White Homemade Rolls, Applesauce B-Q Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Studies show that children who eat Wednesday, March 18 Peppero- Pears school breakfast are more likely to: Even with all of the flu and strep their perfect attendance in Febru- went to Makayla Nesselrodt and throat bugs going through our ary. The students received one of ni Roll, Marinara, Cooked Carrots, Tuesday, March 31 Spaghetti w/ • Reach higher levels of achieve- Martina Nesselrodt; and Old Frozen Fruit Cup Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic county schools, 109 Moorefield the following awards: free bowing ment in reading and math Fields Country Store ice cream Thursday, March 19 Tangerine Toast, Frozen Fruit Cup Middle School students had Per- pass for South Branch Potomac Score higher on standardized Chicken, WG Rice, Steamed Broc- PLEASE NOTE THE FOL- fect Attendance the entire month Lanes--awarded to Trenton Henry cone given to Leannne Coon and tests coli, Mandarin Oranges LOWING: of February. Eight prizes were and Maya Shingleton; free movie McKenna White. These awards Friday, March 20 – Oven-Roasted All lunches are served with a fresh • Have better concentration and donated by Kelly Williams and pass for South Branch Cinema 6 will be available each month and Chicken, AuGratin Potatoes, Bis- fruit and garden bar, dressings, and memory her businesses and eight names awarded to Oliver Crites and Nich- cuit, Mixed Fruit a variety of low-fat milk options. Be more alert and maintain a out of the 109 students were ran- olas Lecher; free ice cream cone presented to 8 students with per- Monday, March 23 Beefaroni, Meals are FREE for all children healthy weight domly drawn to reward them for from Sweet Rose Ice Cream fect attendance for the month. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 5 McCoy’s Grand Theater Presents The Beloved Classic ‘Charlotte’s Web’ After young Fern Arable pleads in a doorway overlooking Wilbur s lotte begins to praise Wilbur with fruits of her labors? for the life of a runt of the litter enclosure. When Wilbur discovers words she weaves into her web. The The shows will be held at Mc- piglet, her father gives it to her to that he is being raised for slaugh- spider s miraculous word weaving Coy s Grand Theater, Main Street nurture. She names the lively pig- ter, Charlotte promises to hatch a results in making the Zuckerman in Moorefield. Show times are as let Wilbur. Fern treats Wilbur as a plan that is guaranteed to spare his barn, and its evermore famous pig, follows: pet, but a month later, no longer life. a popular tourist attraction. Friday and Saturday, April 17, small, Wilbur is sold to Fern s un- As the summer passes, Char- Thanks to Charlotte s genius 18 and 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m. cle, Homer Zuckerman. lotte ponders the question of how plan, Wilbur finally arrives at the Sunday, April 19 and 26 at 2 com/charlottes-web and at South Wilbur would love for you to In Zuckerman s barnyard Wil- to save Wilbur. At last, she comes fair to compete for the prized p.m. Branch Inn. Adult tickets are $10; come meet his barnyard friends. bur yearns for companionship but up with a plan, which she sets blue ribbon. Will the wise spi- Tickets will be available at the student tickets are $7. This event gives you the oppor- is snubbed by the other animals. about implementing. der s scheme be enough to save box office 30 minutes prior to the Wilbur s Hoedown the Open- He is befriended by a barn spider Reasoning that Zuckerman her friend Wilbur and, even if it is, show. You can purchase tickets ing Night Gala event will be held tunity to reserve your seat before named Charlotte, whose web sits would not kill a famous pig, Char- will she live long enough to see the online at mccoysgrand.ticketleap. Friday April 17 at 6 pm. general admission arrives.

A Tale of Two Levees Continued from page 1 Agency, from Winchester. Prop- naker, referring to the Building In- Welfare League of Arlington. placed backboards, finished plac- died. of a barrier wall in the levee, at a erty owners pay the contractor s spector position. Chief Stephen Riggleman spoke ing exercise equipment around the The Council will discuss the cost of $1.5 million. fees, rather than being paid by the Freeman said he d contact to the AWLA regarding Moore- walking trail, and finished building budget at their next meeting on Fourth, the Town could choose county. Hampshire County again for more field’s feral cat problem, and re- benches and trash can covers. The Mar. 17, and on Mar. 24. Freeman to use a T-wall barrier, which will Freeman said the risk is that details. ceived information on grants and house at the entrance to the Park is encouraged the Council to con- cost about $1.6 million. costs would increase somewhat for Council member Scott Fawley an agency that could help. gone, and the lot will be prepared sider the levees, the 1% sales tax Both the third and fourth op- those building or improving their expressed concern that higher con- Officers also selected and 18-to- for parking. increase on July1, the Moorefield tions leave only two to three feet of properties. struction costs due to paying the 24-month-old Belgian Malinois Little League baseball and the Volunteer Fire Department s re- concrete above the levee, with the Council member Carol Zuber inspectors’ fees could stifle con- named Riso to be the MPD s K9 schools spring sports have begun. quests, letters from local organiza- rest imbedded in the levee as rein- asked what the Zoning Officer’s struction. partner to handler officer Sergeant The Council approved a request to tions, and payroll as they approach forcement. job entails. Freeman replied the Freeman said different commu- Kevin Helmick. advertise for a Pool Manager. the budgeting process. Gagnon told the Council that no officer would be responsible for nities handle it different ways, but The Council unanimously hired Streets and Levee crews cleaned The budget is due to the state by that he regularly hears how low Josh Vetter to the department. the ditch line from First Street to action is required at this time, but code updates as well as knowing Mar 28. the code inside and out. our costs and fees are compared to the river in Misty Terrace to pre- will be soon. FEMA requires, ad- We must be vigilant, Freeman equate progress, he said, which Being well-versed in Geograph- other communities. vent draining issues. Public Works said. We want to make sure we re the Town is more than accomplish- ic Information Systems (GIS) and Water personnel made their fi- They cleaned brush and trees spending the taxpayers money ing. able to update the website, as well Police nal trip to research water meters; from Cedar Street to the water wisely. as grant-writing and possibly even The Moorefield Police Depart- they went to Lovettsville, Va. to plant, and cleaned the lot at 113 The Council discussed Linda City Clerk Rick Freeman con- code enforcement would also be ment had 205 calls for service in look at Kamstrup meters. Jackson Avenue. Hatfield’s reimbursement claim tacted multiple similarly-sized valid responsibilities. February. Officers made 14 felony They met with a chemical repre- They cleaned storm drains with from the meeting on Feb. 18. The cities across West Virginia to de- Freeman suggested, outsourc- arrests and 72 misdemeanor ar- sentative from Phoenix Solutions, the Vactor truck, and worked on termine how they are handling re- ing one, the Building Inspector, rests, and wrote 281 combined investigating options to lower getting wiring, conduit and lights Town s lawyer, Jack Walters, told quirements for Building Inspectors and hiring the Zoning Officer. traffic citations and warnings. chemical costs. finished at the new shop at the old Freeman that, per tort law, the and Zoning Officers. Details such as payment and su- Officers recovered a stolen ve- Sewer crews met with a repre- sewer lagoon. Town is responsible for the side- Most inspectors are part of the pervisory responsibility still need hicle. During the recovery, they sentative from Advance Rehabili- walk because it borders Town- Public Works departments, and av- clarification. located the suspects conducing a tation, who viewed several man- Other Business owned land. erage around $16 per hour. I need to know what direction breaking and entering. Both sus- holes so he could price repairing The Council approved donat- Walters suggested the Town turn No community reported their you want me to go, Freeman said, pects are in custody. them. ing a shelter at the Park on June 20 it over to their insurance company, inspectors had all 11 state-required noting further that budgets are due On Valentines Day, officers were They pulled a pump at the South for a Make A Wish event. an action the Council approved. certifications. and he needs to know how to best involved in rescuing a cat that was Branch Inn pump station three The Council approved Judy The next meeting is scheduled Hampshire County contracts allocate funds. shot with an arrow. The cat ended times because it was stopped up Patterson to a three-year term on for March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Town out their building inspections to I think we need to look at con- up surviving, and to date has raised with debris. the Landmark Commission, re- Hall. The public is welcome to at- Middle Department Inspection tracting, said Mayor Gary Stal- more than $80,000 for the Animal Town Park personnel have re- placing John Elmore, who recently tend. Census Day Is Approaching Continued from page 1 housing. We want to get our fair cant penalties for revealing census Education meeting and the Coun- means, by June, an in-person Cen- local banks, the Town of Moore- how federal dollars are allocated. share, Swingle said. information - businesses use the ty Commission meeting about the sus Taker will be knocking on your field and other institutions to help For every person, $2,755 per year Another reason is representa- aggregate data to make decisions safety and security of the Internet. door. spread the word. The governor comes from the federal govern- tion in Congress. about locating, relocating and ex- First of all, the information is Swingle was adamant - There has allocated $1 million to sup- ment. That s how much your state We have three representatives pansion. encrypted, Swingle said. Second, are no citizenship questions, he port the Complete Count Commit- and local government can lose, if in the U.S. House of Represen- In order to facilitate those areas we will have people doing spot said. tees, he said. tatives, Swingle said. They are without Internet access, the Cen- checks. If something seems out of The complete census is expected not everyone is counted. If you fig- Swingle also said the U.S. Cen- determined by the number of peo- sus Bureau is enlisting the help of whack, they will flag it and it will to be completed by August. On ure that amount for 10 years - until sus Department is hiring full time, ple in the state. If people are not public libraries and is hiring Mo- be checked. Dec. 31, the aggregate data will be the next census - that really adds counted, we could loose represen- bile Questionnaire Assistants. Swingle said if people are not presented to the President of the temporary employees. up. tation. These are people with laptops, comfortable with participating on United States. Several weeks later, We re not just hiring people There are 135 programs in West Swingle said businesses make who will go to public places and the Internet, you can still get a it will be presented to Congress. to go knocking on doors, he said. Virginia that depend on funding decisions based on census data. events to count people, Swingle paper form or use the telephone. Data will be released to the public “We need managers, office staff, from the federal government. They While the specific information is said. If a household does not respond on March 31, 2021. as well as census takers. Go to include roads, bridges, schools and confidential - and there are signifi- Questions arose at the Board of by any of the above mentioned Swingle has enlisted the help of 2020census.gov to apply. SAVE ON HOME SECURITY

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Continued from page 1 at 11 a.m. The prosecuting attorney cannot interest, nor have they provided The FY2021 budget will be pre- changes the HCEAA Ordinance. The Sheriff s department move forward with charges with- any data. sented to the Commission later The changes involved removing would be the body that would OEM/911 out forensic information. Scott told the Examiner the res- this month. He requested a draw the ambulance authority s name stand between the government and Paul Lewis, director of the Har- Maher has been working part olution approved by the Commis- of $65,000 from the ambulance and inserting the Hardy County the citizens, he said. We would dy County Office of Emergency time, but has already exceed his sion in November clearly outlines fee account. The commission ap- Commission in regard to collection do that proudly. Management and 911 Center pre- allotted hours, Ward said. Maher the board members and board re- proved the request. of the fee. sented his monthly report. also serves as the Sheriff s Public sponsibilities. The commission approved a •New employees Peggy Mu- Gross Assessed Value The Computer Aided Dispatch Information Officer and backup They are as follows: draft contract for the purchase of maw and Erica George were intro- The value of all property in system is in the process of being for bailiffs and court security. Assessor - tax parcels with value 0.45 acres from the Hardy County duced. Hardy County as reported to the updated. Lewis said he is working The commission approved Ma- data Committee on Aging. The prop- There will be a Special Meet- assessor in Fiscal Year 2020 has with the Planning Department on her s full-time status until the end 911 - address points/road net- erty is located at the corner of ing of the Hardy County Commis- increased more than $28 million inputting correct information into of the fiscal year, which is June 30. works Jackson Street and Winchester sion on Thursday, March 12 at 11 over last year. the mapping section. Ward also reminded the com- Planning - development loca- Avenue. a.m. Assessor Jim Wratchford pro- The new telephone system has missioners he has two deputy posi- tions, zoning and land use maps, The commission approved a •The next regular meeting of vided the commission with an ac- had some minor problems. A rep- tions which need to be filled. floodplain data, socioeconomic letter of support for Love Clinic in the Hardy County Commission counting of the Gross Assessed resentative from the company data used in Comp Plan etc. their efforts to secure new mam- will be held on Tuesday, April 7 Certification Values. worked on those issues last Satur- GIS Board Clerk - voter data and subdivi- mography equipment. beginning at 9 a.m. Anyone who This year the gross assessed day. Hardy County Planner Melissa sion plats, The commission approved a wishes to be included on the agen- certification values totaled There were 775 calls for service Scott was present to answer ques- Sheriff - incident data and field letter in support of keeping the da should call the County Clerk s $1,206,701,343. This includes real to the 911 center in February. They tions regarding the Geographic validation of other data, Tucker County Land Fill open. office at 304-530-0250. The meet- estate, personal property and pub- were as follows: Information System Board bylaws, PSD - infrastructure location There are financial problems in ings are open to the public. lic utilities, said Amy Shockey, which were submitted to the com- data, the county and there is a threat deputy assessor. Law Enforcement* mission in January. County Surveyor - currently Fri., March 13 thru the landfill may close. Michael said T hurs., March 19 In addition, new construction Moorefield Police Department The commission established the maps parcel and other boundary 85 percent of Hardy County solid SOUTH BRANCH lines in GIS. 149 H YDE S T ., for FY2020 to date totaled more had 383 calls for service. GIS Board in November 2019 to waste goes to the landfill. M OOREFIELD than $7 million. Hardy County Sheriff s Depart- enable various county agencies to Michael asked why the commis- www.wvafun.com The commission approved a 304-538-8100 In FY2019, the gross assessed ment had 1237 calls for service. provide information for GIS map- sion member on the GIS board are list of Election Officials for the certified value for the county was West Virginia State Police had ping in the county. non-voting members. It s a waste May 12 Primary Election. SUBJECT TO CHANGE ... CALL AHEAD $1,177903,888 and new construc- 38 calls for service. The first discussion was about of time, he said. The commission approved a tion totaled $6,429,540. West Virginia DNR Police had the $15,000 annual cost for the Scott said since the commission- COMING SOON: QUIET PLACE 2 motion barring objections for the & MULAN While total values have in- 11 calls for service. software. According to Scott, ers have authority over everything estate of Harry Mason Smith. creased steadily over the past 15 *includes traffic stops $6,000 has already been paid. in the county, it would be double Harriet Dyer The commission approved the INVISIBLE MAN Aldis Hodge years, new construction values Commission President Michael voting. re-appointment of Ronnie Crites Michael also asked why the R have fluctuated from a high of $33 EMS said he was under the impression to the Hardy County Emergency million in 2017. Fraley Ambulance Service had the 911 Center would pay for the county can t sell data. Ambulance Authority Board for a DAILY 12:00 • 3:00 Britt • 6:00 Robertson • 8:55 The bylaws give that power to 110 calls for service. first year. “It seems like the costs three-year term. I STILL BELIEVE K.J. Apa Eminent Domain Hardy County Emergency Am- should be spread out to all depart- the board, Scott said. •The commission approved text PG Representatives from the Hardy bulance Authority had 55 calls for ments who use it, he said. Scott said she would make service. changes to the bylaws to include DAILY 12:00 • 3:00 • 6:00 • 8:55 County Park Board requested the 911 Center Director Lewis said Hilary Swank County Commission authorize the Wardensville Volunteer Rescue he was willing to pay the first year, the RDA and change the commis- THE HUNT Ike Barinholtz use of eminent domain in their at- Squad had 16 calls for service. with the understanding other de- sion representative status to voting R tempt to establish a walking trail Capon Springs Volunteer Res- partments would contribute going member. from the South Fork River Bridge, cue Squad assisted with 7 calls. forward. The bylaws will be considered at DAILY 12:15 • 3:15 • 6:15 • 8:55 Chris Pratt over the flood control levee, to This way everyone gets the the March 12 special meeting. ONWARD Tom Holland Brighton Park. Fire newest version instead of each de- We cannot come to an agree- Moorefield Volunteer Fire De- partment buying their own, said Other Business PG ment with some landowners, said partment had 29 calls for service. Commissioner Workman. The The payroll register for Feb. 2 DAILY 12:15 • 3:15 • 6:15 • 8:45 Robert Taylor, chairman of the Mathias/Baker Volunteer Fire bylaws provide an opportunity to -18 was $76,254.48. CALL OF THE WILD board. We have tried to meet Department had 12 calls for ser- collect a fee for information. The payroll register for Feb. 19 Harrison Ford with one owner and got no re- vice. County Surveyor David Jopling - 29 was $74,374.43. PG sponse. We sent a certified letter, Capon Valley Volunteer Fire clarified the use of information. The regional jail bill for Janu- DAILY 12:30 • 3:30 • 6:30 • 8:45 which got a response. We made an Department had 7 calls for service. Once it is set up, the public can ary was $37,635. offer, but have not had a response use it to report water leaks, law en- The county s contribution to SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Jim Carrey to that. Digital Forensics forcement calls, he said. It is very the Farmland Preservation Board PG Ben Schwartz Taylor said other stakeholders Hardy County Sheriff Bryan user friendly. for February was $8,008. DAILY 12:30 • 3:30 • 6:30 • 8:45 have been very cooperative. Ward requested Digital Forensics Scott said the data on the Hardy •Potomac Valley Conserva- “The town (of Moorefield) has Specialist David Maher be hired County GIS site is free. Data that tion District Supervisor for Hardy been very cooperative, he said. on a full time basis. requires work to collect should be County George Leatherman re- We met with state roads and they Digital forensics is the recov- charged a fee, she said. quested $8,800 for the repair and have a 60-foot right-of-way. The ery and investigation of informa- Michael asked Scott why the maintenance of the county’s flood Open Daily Sun. - Thurs. Noon - 9 p.m. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said tion found on digital devices, such Hardy County Rural Development control dams. Leatherman said Fri. & Sat. Noon - 11 p.m. it s not a problem to put the trail as computers and laptops as well Authority was left off the board. more than half of the county s Next to Cinema 6 on the levee. as portable devices such as cell- Board members are those peo- dams are 50 years and older. The We have gift certificates available!

The commissioners agreed to phones, flash drives and external ple who have technical knowledge commission approved the request. 185 H YDE S T ., M OOREFIELD approve the request, however, the hard drives . to input information, not people Hardy County Emergency www.wvafun.com Striker’s Grill item was not on the agenda, so it Our options with the State Po- who want to view the information, Ambulance Authority Director Normal Daily will be decided at a special meeting lice lab can take anywhere from six Scott said Derek Alt presented financial and Sun.-Thurs. Noon - 8 Fri.-Sat. Noon -11:30 scheduled for Thursday, March 12 months to two years, Ward said. The RDA has never shown any year-to-date budget information. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 7 At the Library

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SBCTC Clarifies Policies Mon Nat’l. Forest Announces Guidelines for Harvesting Ramps Continued from page 1 • Sherri Barb at Moorefield El- School campus. In fact we are a ementary School was named the Digging and eating ramps in grocery bag. This equals about 180 another area. knife to cut the ramp roots beneath separate campus down the hill Spirit of Hardy County for Febru- the spring is a traditional activity whole plants, including roots and When collecting ramps from a the bulb. from Petersburg High School. ary. throughout Appalachia and espe- leaves. Individuals may not collect large clump, take only one-fifth of • After you dig up a ramp, cover “The negative publicity is re- • The board approved Text- cially in the gateway communities of ramps on behalf of someone else. the plants. Leaving behind the ma- the bare soil with leaves. This will re- ally discouraging to the staff, book/Instructional Materials and Monongahela National Forest. For- The Forest Service does not permit jority of the plants will allow them duce the likelihood of invasive spe- est staff often get questions about any commercial harvesting of ramps to mature and go to seed, and the cies taking root. Hansrote said. Learning Technologies Policy IEB how many ramps the public may in Monongahela National Forest. patch will recover faster. By following these guidelines for The board thanks Hansrote for • The board approved Academ- gather from the National Forest for We encourage people who col- If digging bulbs, use a soil fork harvesting ramps, we can ensure her information. ic Letters and Certificates Policy their personal use. lect ramps in the Forest to follow or a small hand trowel and a knife, that our children and grandchildren We should open South Branch IFB. Collecting ramps for personal use these guidelines to ensure abundant rather than a large shovel. Shovels will be able to enjoy ramps for gen- morning classes to our students, • The board approved the M. H. is permitted on Monongahela Na- ramps in the future: disturb the root system of neighbor- erations to come. said Board of Education Vice Maxwell Scholarship Fund Policy tional Forest. Personal use is defined Collect ramps only in patches ing ramps and other plants much Learn how to grow ramps on your President Doug Hines. We al- IFE. as two gallons per person in pos- with more than 100 plants. more than these smaller tools. To property at https://www.srs.fs.usda. ready have Option Pathways stu- • The board approved Gradua- session at any one time, about the • If you find a patch that has al- dig ramps, loosen the soil with the gov/compass/2017/04/12/grow-your- dents going there. There s already tion Requirements Policy IDK. amount that fits in a typical plastic ready been harvested, move on to soil fork or hand trowel and use the own-ramps-2/ a bus going. • The board approved Faculty President Nancy Hahn said she Senate Funds Policy DDF-D would like to set a schedule to tour Superintendent Sheena Van- the SBCTC. Meter advised she received bids Commission President Berates Planner for athletic field lighting and will Continued from page 1 2020 Census forward them to the committee for services.” “A compliance letter is re- ty and protect the citizens of the strike-throughs, what was added, Steve Swingle with the U.S. Cen- review. “They can decide how to go “Do we have this in writing?” quired, Scott repeated. Some- county, we are required to adopt a what was changed. sus Bureau made a presentation to forward with funding, she said. Michael asked. one has to take responsibility. Our new ordinance, Scott said. I want to see what is required Hardy County has a lot of low- office has submitted building codes the board about the importance of There was discussion about “The one I’ve submitted has and who is requiring it. water bridges and stream cross- for structures in the floodplain, being counting in the 2020 Census. Coaches Meetings, Clinics and been reviewed by the state and the Scott tried to explain, in addi- ings, said Mallie Combs, director which exempts agricultural struc- Hardy County has a 20 per- State Tournaments Policy GED. tion to the updated floodplain or- of the Hardy County Rural Devel- tures. There s been no action. West Virginia University Land Use cent predicted no response rate, VanMeter will make recommend- dinance, FEMA also requires a let- opment Authority. “Are they part The Planning Commission sub- and Sustainable Development Law Swingle said. “There is $2,755 per ed changes and bring the policy ter of compliance - that structures of this?” mitted draft building codes for Clinic. person per year that comes from back for approval. built in the floodplain are in com- “FEMA is concerned with struc- construction in floodplains to the According to the Planning Com- the federal government. Every per- The next meeting of the Hardy pliance with the ordinance. tures that can be insured, said County Commission for review in mission, FEMA reviewed the up- son is important. County Board of Education will be “Since we don’t have building Hardy County Surveyor David April 2019. There has been no dis- dated Floodplain Ordinance in Swingle also described curricu- held on Monday, March 16 begin- codes, there needs to be an engi- Jopling. If the structure is not cussion or action to date. July. lum for teachers that relates to ning at 5 p.m. The meeting will be neer or a building inspector that in compliance and the county ap- I want to see, in writing, where census data. held at the central office, 510 Ash- will certify the structure is in com- proved the building permit, and we have to do a new ordinance,” Commissioners David “Jay” by St. in Moorefield. The public is pliance, Scott said. The appli- something happens, the county is Michael said. Falser and David Workman had no Other Business invited to attend. cant would have to pay for these liable. In order to protect the coun- comment. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Local appraisers from the Hardy County Assessor’s Office will visit all properties in the South Fork and Moorefield Districts this year. Legislative Law 11-1c-7 of this article states that each assessor shall maintain current values on the real and personal property within the county. In repeating three year cycles every parcel of real property shall be visited by a member of the Assessor’s staff who has been trained pursuant to Section Six 11-1c-6 of this article to determine if any changes have occurred which should effect the valuation of the property. If you have any questions, call the Hardy County Assessor’s Office at (304) 530-0202. Thank You Jim B. Wratchford Hardy County Assessor 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Obituaries PATRICIA D. STREETS Moorefield Patricia D. Streets, 81, of Bur- ate of Piedmont High School. She of Alexandria, Va., Tammy Marie Epiphany of the lington, W.Va., died Tuesday, was employed for many years as a Martin of Alexandria and Delbert Seventh-Day March 3, 2020 at the Hampshire child care provider with Mountain Patrick Streets and wife Bobbie of Lord Catholic Center in Romney, W.Va. Heart in Petersburg, W.Va. She Burlington; 13 grandchildren and Adventist Church Church Born on September 6, 1938 also was formerly employed at the 20 great-grandchildren. at Hampshire, W.Va., she was a Burlington Fox s Pizza Den and A memorial service was con- 504 Trough Road Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV daughter of the late Harry Ord as a receptionist with the Smith ducted at the Smith Funeral Home, and Gertrude Jackie (Warnick) Funeral Home in Burlington. In Moorefield, WV 304-434-2547 Burlington Chapel, on Monday, Newcomb. She also was preceded the 1970’s and 80’s, she and her Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. March 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with in death by her stepfather, Bert late husband owned and operated Worship – 11:00 a.m. Saturday Mass 6:30 PM Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Newcomb; her husband, Del- Newcomb s Store in Burlington. 304-703-8997 Sunday Mass 9:00 AM bert Junior Streets in 2000; an in- She was Methodist by faith. Inturnment was in the Bloom- fant daughter, Beverly Michelle Surviving are her children, Lisa ington Cemetery, Bloomington, Streets; an infant granddaugh- Lynn Kniceley and husband Ran- Md. H ARPERS ter, Christy Martin; two brothers, dy of Maurertown, Va., Margaret Condolences and personal re- Moorefield Johnny and Eddie Newcomb and a Peggy Hamzeh and husband flections to the family may be left Assembly C HAPEL sister, Betty Hartman. Tony of Gainesville, Va., Kimberly after Mrs. Streets obituary at Church Mrs. Streets was a 1956 gradu- Ann Sesson and husband Jerome smithfuneralhomes.net. of God 139 Chipley Lane of the ANDREW HARTER AUSTIN Moorefield, WV 26836 Brethren Andrew Harter Austin, age 73, him to pursue a Bachelor of Sci- America Alfresco. At his death, and grandnephews. Sunday School – 10 a.m. Located on Lost River passed away suddenly from a heart ence degree in agriculture and Andy was working on a book about Andy was an outgoing person. Sunday A.M. Worship – 11 a.m. State Park Road Sunday P.M. Worship – 6:30 p.m. attack on Wednesday, February 19, ornamental horticulture from his relationship with God and the One of many endearing qualities Sunday School – 10 a.m. 2020, at his home in Rockville, Md. West Virginia University and ca- mysteries of the universe. was Andy’s ability to start conver- Wade Armentrout, Pastor Worship Service – 11 a.m. Andy was born in Winchester, Va, reers with A. Gude Sons nursery Missing Andy every day is his sations with strangers. He will be Pastor Johnnie Stump on August 9, 1946, and is now re- in Rockville, Md.; Montgomery wife of 34 years Martha H. Aus- missed by many acquaintances and “Come celebrate the Everyone Welcome! united with his mother the late Eu- County Maryland Government tin. From the time Andy carved friends. presence of the Lord” nice Lee (Kerr) Harter Austin, his Property Management Division; a maple walking stick for Martha As Andy wished, a graveside birth father Ivan Harter, his adop- and Capon Springs and Farms, when they were courting, Andy service for the family will be held tive father Porter L. Austin, and Capon Springs, W.Va., as land and and Martha walked hundreds of at a later date. Memorial contri- his beloved brother Brent Har- resource manager. Later in life, miles together enjoying nature and butions may be directed to EA ALNUT ter Austin. he became interested in computer each other’s observations. Andy Hawse Health Centers, Attention W Rig Although Andy lived in Phila- technology and was a certified No- is also survived by brothers Steve Board of Directors, 17978 State Assembly of delphia and the Washington, DC, vell network engineer and admin- (Shirley) Austin, Glenn Austin, Route 55, Baker WV 26801; and G ROVE area for much of this life, Hardy istrator. He combined his interests and Reverend Roger Austin; his to Bridgewater Baptist Church, God Church County, W.Va. was always home in land management, writing, and sister Julie (Tommy) Harrison; his Attention Reverend Roger Aus- Church of the Rev. Brad Taylor and where Andy developed his computer research and published aunt Phyllis Kerr; and many cous- tin, PO Box 333, Bridgewater, VA love of nature. His interests led Country Landowner Report and ins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, 22812. Brethren • Sunday Morning Rt. 55 East, Moorefield Service at 10 a.m. just before Corridor H exit • Sunday Night KENNETH ‘PETE’ DAVIDSON Service at 6 p.m. Pastor Gary Shirk, Jr. • Wednesday Night Kenneth Michael “Pete” David- Pete had worked for 12 years as Jeff Davidson and William “Buck” at the Fraley Funeral Home Cha- 304-749-8899 or 307-220-6495 Service at 7:00 p.m. son, age 55 of North Elm Street, a Team Leader in Receiving at the Koontz of Moorefield, W.Va.; two pel, 107 Washington Street with Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Apple Valley Rubbermaid facil- sisters, Tammy Davy and Michele Pastors Jack Bosley and Scottie Sunday School – 10 a.m. 10 Queens Drive Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2020 ity, and worked as a Supervisor at Koontz of Moorefield, W.Va.; a Riggleman officiating. Interment Church Service – 11 a.m. Rig, WV 26836 surrounded by his loving family. Hester Industries for over 20 years. grandson, Aeryn Judy-Mongold; (304) 434-2073 followed at the Olivet Cemetery. E VERYONE W ELCOME ! Born on July 10, 1964 in Peters- He enjoyed watching sports on TV, his special friend, Joyce Crites; a www.rigassemblyofgod.org Condolences, shared memories burg, W.Va., he was a son of Barba- especially WVU and the Dallas step-son, Shawn Rodgers of Ste- and photos may be left on Pete s ra Ann (May) Davidson of Moore- Cowboys. His favorite pastime and phens City, Va.; a step-daughter, field, W.Va. and the late Kenneth sport was definitely golf, of which Angela Puffinberger of Moore- Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneral- “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” Mervin Davidson and a step-son of he enjoyed at Valley View. field, W.Va. and five step-grand- home.com . the late William L. Koontz. A sis- Surviving in addition to his children. Arrangements are under the Granite • Marble • Bronze ter, Elaine Davidson also preceded mother is a son, Eddie Mongold of Funeral Services were conduct- direction of the Fraley Funeral him in death. Moorefield, W.Va.; two brothers, ed 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020, Home. W.A. Hartman Age In Action Memorials, L.L.C. IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive March 16 - 20, 2020 food, substitutions are sometimes Upper Potomac AAA local gov- Spring Avenue, Moorefield, WV. (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) Mathias & Wardensville - Home necessary. ernment, donations and memorial Thank you for your support! MEMORials Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 Delivered Only ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD contributions. WE HAVE ENSURE BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 Moorefield Nutrition Site SENIOR CENTER DONATIONS NEEDED Flavors available are chocolate, Meals served at 12:00-12:30 Mon. March 16 - Puzzles PLEASE READ vanilla, strawberry, and butter pe- Mon. March 16 - Chicken and Tues. March 17 - Puzzles-Shop- Hardy County Committee on can. Regular and plus in same fla- noodles, corn, green beans, pears ping Aging is participating in the Ama- vors. The cost has increased. We Moorefield Tannery Chapel Oak Dale Chapel S. Fork Rd. Rig Tue. March 17 - BIRTHDAY Wed March 18 - Puzzles zonSmile program.AmazonSmile will only accept checks for ensure. Presbyterian Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. MEAL Lasagna, side salad, garlic Thurs. March 19 - Puzzles is a website operated by Amazon No cash. Sorry for the inconve- SS – 9:45 a.m. SS – 10:45 a.m. bread, orange, cake Fri. March 20 - Puzzles that lets customers enjoy the same nience. Any questions, call the Church Sunday School – 10 a.m. Wed. March 18 - Hamburger REMINDERS wide selection of products, low center at 304-530-2256. Worship – 11 a.m. gravy over home fries, peas, fruit If you want to pick/up carry out prices and convenient shopping ITEMS TO LEND OR GIVE cocktail a meal at the senior center, call features as on Amazon.com.The We have the following items Pastor James Yao Thurs. March 19 - Chuckwagon by 9:30 Wardensville area, please difference is when customer shop available: w/gravy, sweet potatoes, broccoli, call by 9 a.m. for a home delivered at AmazonSmile (smileamazon- To Lend: Walkers, wheel chairs, 109 S. M AIN S T . M OOREFIELD bread, apple meal. zon.com) the AmazonSmile foun- bath benches, potty chairs BECOME INVOLVED 304-530-2307 Fri. March 20 - Beefy vegetable The Seniors have their neck- dation donates 0.5 percent of pur- To Give: Incontinent briefs, AND FEEL THE SPIRIT www.moorefieldchurch.org soup, biscuit, side salad, apple- laces and other crafts available for chase price of eligible products to hearing aid batteries. sauce sale. Check them out. the charitable organizations select- MEDICARE HELP Meals are to be eaten here at DONATIONS ed by customers. Please remember Part D prescription drugs, Part the center or at E. A. Hawse Com- Those making donations were us as you do your online shopping. A, hospital, Part B, Doctor, Part munity room in Baker, Thursday s Ida Staggs, Juanita Martz, Kathy AmazonSmile is an easy and con- C advantage plans. Call 304- 530- BREATHE EASY! only. Greenwalt, Food Lion and the venient way to donate to your local 2256. Extra help thru Social Se- Persons under age of 60 are Moorefield Examiner. We would Senior Center. Donations will be curity, Department of Health and welcome to come and eat with us like to thank each and everyone used to offset the expenses of our Human Service. C-PAPS & BI-PAP s at a cost of $5.25 per meal. That s for your donations, they are great- nutrition program. which provides HCCOA NEEDS HOMEMAKER a deal! Any donation over $5.25 ly appreciated. Have a safe and on-site meals, as well as home de- AIDES & Supplies would be greatly appreciated. happy week. livered meals to eligible seniors in Aides provide services in the tubing, masks, To cancel or order a lunch call HCCOA receives funding from Hardy County. For more informa- home of eligible participants. filters, head gear & cleaner 304-530-2256, ext. 231 or 232. federal and state entities including tion, please call us at 304-530-2256 Please call us at 304-530-2256 for Due to availability of delivered WV Bureau of Senior Services and or stop by the Senior Center at 409 more information. We also carry Resmed supplies

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A Howell game was played on 1/2; Sandra Evans and Bill Fisher, Wednesday, March 4 with 4 1/2 41; John Childs and Buddy Web- tables in play in the South Branch ster, 39 1/2; Helen Chambers and Duplicate Bridge Club held at Sue Halterman, 36; and Eleanor Colt s Restaurant.There were nine Heishman and Leona Reynolds, pairs playing 27 boards with an av- erage match point score of 36. 36. Overall winners were: Deb Bish- The Bridge Club meets each op and Bruce Leslie, 44 1/2; Lary Wednesday at Colt s Restaurant Garrett and Marion Marshall, 42 beginning at 7:00. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 9 Social Lions Host Spaghetti Dinner Hines Wins Shenandoah Conservatory Competition

Photo by Lon Anderson The Wardensville Lions reported a big success with their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser held Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Wardensville United Methodist Church. The undercroft was full of diners for much of the event, held from 4 to 7 pm, according to Lion’s President Tom Austin, who reported that close to 100 dinners were served. All of the money raised is distributed to local organizations. Pictured above, Jeremiah Hines, a sophomore piano performance major at the Shenandoah Conservatory, won the Pastor Robert Oakley, (front right) who is also a new member of the Lions, visits with diners during the student soloist competition for piano. He played Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 event. in G Major. Hines is a native of Moorefield and serves as organist for the Grace Luthern Church in Petersburg. Camp Horseshoe Hosts WIC Announces March Schedule WIC offers nutrition education Moorefield is open Tuesdays pital Drive – Open Mondays 8 a.m. Spring Quilt Retreat and healthy foods to pregnant, and Fridays in March from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays breastfeeding, and postpartum to 3 p.m. with the following excep- and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring is here and it is time lows: While at the retreat there are no women, infants, and children un- tion: and on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 to make plans to attend Camp Folded Pillows, Maureena An- chores, meals to cook or phones to der the age of 5. Please phone 304- Friday, March 13 - Closed p.m. with the following exception: Horseshoe s Spring Quilt Retreat dreas, (St. George); answer. Join us for a great learn- 538-3382. Regional Staff Training Friday, March 13 - Closed Regional Staff Training near St. George in Tucker Coun- Featherweight Double Duty, ing experience. You will be com- Hardy County WIC Clinic Hardy County participants can Wilson Plaza (First Floor) receive services in Petersburg, if WIC is an Equal Opportunity ty, May 12 – 16 2020. It will be Joan Armbruster, (Canaan Val- pletely spoiled as we sew, eat and 712 North Main Street Suite 105 desired. Petersburg WIC, 23 Hos- Provider. the perfect place to spend qual- ley); sleep. The fellowship and friend- ity time with your sewing machine Jelly Roll Rug, Reta Haube, ships formed will last a lifetime and quilting friends both new and (Kingwood,); and you can take home a finished old. Come enjoy Horseshoe s re- Vintage Bonanza of Baskets keepsake. laxed atmosphere, take advantage Quilt, Mary Smith, (Leadmine); Come join in! Beekeepers to Meet of this time to start a new project Mystery Project, Kathy Miller, For a brochure contact Mary The Potomac Highlands Bee- Sheetz in Romney. All meeting are able to learn and exchange bee- or catch up on those projects you (Parsons). Smith at 304-478-2899 for all the keepers Association will meet open to the public. keeping information. have started and just haven’t found There will be Demos by experi- information and color photos of on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m., If you are interested in learning The meeting will be cancelled if time to complete. enced quilters during the quilting classes being offered. at the Bank of Romney Commu- about beekeeping, are a beginner Hampshire County government is “Quilters will have an opportu- event and some surprises along the Registration Deadline is Friday, nity Center, 165 E Main Street, or are an experienced beekeeper, closed because of weather condi- nity to choose a new project as fol- way, said Mary Smith, facilitator. April 4. Romney, across the street from the this is a forum where you will be tions.

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West Virginia wildlife officials otes and imposing a creel limit on assistant chief of fisheries. have proposed 16 changes to the panfish. The proposal to impose a 30-fish and Fishing Regulation Changes state’s hunting and fishing regula- The proposal to lengthen the aggregate creel limit for all panfish tions. spring turkey season from 27 days species comes because some an- Officials with the Division of to 35 days would provide addition- glers have taken huge numbers of The West Virginia Division of review and comment on proposed discuss proposed regulation Natural Resources met Sunday al days of hunting recreation, said fish from some waters, Scott said. Natural Resources will present regulations for the 2020-2021 changes with Wildlife Resources and explained the rationale for the Paul Johansen, the agency s wild- We ve seen people keeping proposed hunting, trapping and hunting and fishing seasons. and Law Enforcement staff and changes, the Charleston Gazette- life chief. cooler loads of crappie and blue- fishing regulations to the public The meeting in Moorefield will Mail reported. The proposals will The proposal to expand night- provide feedback on other wildlife gill, he explained. Does any- at 12 locations around the state on be held on Tuesday, March 17 at be voted on during meetings in time hunting for coyotes to year- related issues. one really need 100 crappie? Af- March 16-17. the South Branch Inn, US Route May and August. round is an answer to requests Proposed regulation chang- ter thinking it over, we felt like The meetings, scheduled from 220 N. Some of the bigger proposals from predator hunters. es will be posted on the DNR web- included lengthening the spring The proposed smallmouth-bass a 30-fish-per-day limit would be 6 to 8 p.m., are located in schools, These public meetings are set site soon at www.wvdnr.gov. Writ- turkey-hunting season, changing fishing regulations would impose about right. community centers and public up like an open house, said DNR smallmouth-bass fishing regula- a 14- to 22-inch slot limit, which is Other possible changes could af- spaces in each district. During the Director Stephen McDaniel. This ten comments from the public are tions along the New River, ex- modeled after regulations in Vir- fect youth-season hunting and fish- meetings, hunters, trappers, an- informal meeting style allows peo- encouraged and must be submit- panding nighttime hunting for coy- ginia, said Mark Scott, the agency s ing at specific bodies of water. glers, landowners and others can ple to attend at their convenience, ted by April 3.

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By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner

Pendleton County (22-0) with- stood a 15-point fourth period rally by the Yellow Jackets which tied the game with a minute and change remaining before claim- ing the Class A Region II Section Moorefield Boys Edge Cougars in 2 Championship title on the free throw line for a 61-56 victory keep- Hardy County Semifinal Showdown ing the undefeated record intact last Friday in Petersburg. This was the fourth meeting be- Photo by Carl Holcomb tween these teams with the Wild- Joy of winning and agony of defeat: The Yellow Jackets celebrated the Class A Region II Section 2 semifinal win as Christian Dove and the Cougars reflect on the loss. cats winning each contest. We ve talked all season long, By Carl Holcomb The Cougars (12-12) started the game East Hardy created an opening for Justin wiched two jumpers around a defensive re- summer after summer with this Moorefield Examiner with a walk, then a trap turned into a foul Teets to drill a perimeter bucket at the 5:01 bound collected to make it 14-12 at 1:57. group, the juniors and seniors es- before Dawson Price blocked a shot by mark to cut into the deficit 8-3. Tharp stole the ball and missed the en- pecially, how special it is. The goal The Yellow Jackets swarmed into the Moorefield (11-13). Teets swiped the ball and fed Seth Smith suing layup with the carom going to Shoe- all along was to win the sectional Baker Den edging East Hardy 49-48 in a After a foul on Moorefield, Thomas Wil- for a trifecta at 4:33 for an 8-6 score. maker with a foul by the Cougars. championship and to host and ferocious battle during the Class A Region liams grabbed a defensive rebound and In just 15 seconds, Moorefield answered Dove stole the ball and passed to Price, we ve been auditioning all year II Section 2 Boys Basketball semifinal last passed to Chase Vance who was called for with a jumper by Jaydon See. who completed an old-fashioned three- long. That s what has kept us lev- Tuesday. a walk. Teets and Shoemaker traded layups over point play giving East Hardy a 15-14 edge el, trying to keep that undefeated We knew this was going to be the game. There was a jump ball in favor of the Yel- the next two series as the Yellow Jackets with 42 seconds on the clock. talk down, because ultimately an We knew they played hard and we play low Jackets and Williams assisted Vance on held a 12-8 lead with 3:49 left in the first Baker blocked a shot, then Smith stole undefeated regular season means hard. We knew it was going to be a scrap- a 3-pointer at the 6:21 mark for the initial period. the ball and the possession was kept alive nothing, Pendleton County Ryan py game. We ve been talking all year that lead. Both teams missed field goals twice over with rebounds by Price and Smith. Lambert commented. it all comes down to one stop and getting Moorefield’s Jaydon See and Trevor the next minute of play and the Cougars The latter rebound resulted in a foul by Right now though, we have tak- one rebound. During those timeouts, that Shoemaker forced a turnover and the Cou- hit the rim on free throws too with three the Yellow Jackets sending Smith to the en our first meaningful step. That is what I told them: one stop, one rebound gars were called for a foul moments later. rebounds by Moorefield’s Shoemaker and line making both free throws with 11 sec- meaningful step leads to our next and we win the game. They played with a Williams dished inside the paint to Shoe- one rebound each by East Hardy s Adam onds to go, 17-14. important step of the year which is lot of heart. We re playing injured, playing maker for a basket at the 5:49 mark boost- Baker and Christian Dove. Moorefield lost the ball and the Cougars Wednesday night s regional game tired and they just played with heart and ing the lead, 5-nil. The last rebound by Shoemaker setup a missed the long distance buzzer shot. that we get to host. That was our that s what they have been doing all year. Vance collected a defensive board and field goal by Vance at 2:37, 14-8. Starting the second period, Price goal we set out at the beginning I am real proud of them,” Moorefield Boys found Williams for a 3-pointer at the 5:13 The Cougars closed out the first period snatched a defensive board and East Hardy of the year, not to be undefeated, Basketball coach Scott Stutler remarked. mark. on an 8-nil run as Andrew Tharp sand- Continued on page 13 but to host a regional game. That s where we are at tonight. We are going to enjoy this tonight and to- morrow, but this weekend you re- Titans Crush Moorefield’s Girls State Basketball Dreams calibrate and you get ready for next week. Pendleton County has never ington Hinkle added two points been to Charleston, never been to in the first stanza. the state tournament. This is only Moorefield started to find a the second or third time in our his- groove in the second period with tory winning the section champion- a pair of field goals in the paint ship. We hosted and lost to Tucker by Gianna Fair plus a 3-pointer County a few years ago in the re- by Lindsey Rinker and Sterling gion championship. We re proud Kump, meanwhile thwarting and we re happy with the work some of the Titans attacks. and the hours we put in paying Wellings hit a jumper with just off. Moorefield made it extreme- under two minutes remaining in ly tough tonight, they could have the second period to put Gilmer folded. It got to 12 or 13 points at County (20-5) ahead 26-17. one point and we want to push it, A 3-pointer by Madison Mc- but there was one layup we missed Gregor enabled the Yellow on a back door and they got a run Jackets (12-14) to cut the deficit out. Defensively they rationed up to 26-20 with 1:38 left in the first their pressure. Kudos to them and half. the heart they played with tonight Gilmer County answered with never giving up. They have nothing a layup by Trinity Bennett on the to hang their heads about, their ef- ensuing possession. fort was fantastic. Kump drew a foul and didn t After a defensive rebound by connect on the line, then the Ti- Moorefield’s Coleman Mongold, tans committed a lane violation Thomas Williams drew a foul and on offense. notched two free throws at the After a walk by Moorefield, Continued on page 12 Gilmer County s Malaysia Mor- gan snatched an offensive re- bound and her shot appeared to be blocked by Fair only to have a foul assessed before adding one free throw. Moorefield’s Lindsey Rinker collected the rebound off the missed free throw, but the next field goal attempt went awry and Fair collected the rebound prior to the Yellow Jackets losing the ball out of play. The Titans missed a free Photo by Carl Holcomb throw with seven seconds left, Moorefield senior Lindsey Rinker crashed through the Gilmer County defensive trap of Carrah Fergeson and Eve Mohr drawing a foul then Rinker dashed down the during the Class A Region II Championship in Glenville last Wednesday. court arching a shot over a de- fender near the paint scoring at By Carl Holcomb No. 14 [Grace Wellings] stepped am proud of my girls. They came nothing to hang their heads about, the buzzer to close the gap 29-22 Moorefield Examiner up and hit those threes. They went in and always did what I asked of they had great careers. People will at halftime. on that run and it put us down. She them to do all the time. This senior have to look at us now and be pre- Gilmer County netted The Yellow Jackets struggled was three or four feet behind the group has worked very hard all pared next time to play Moore- 3-pointers thrice in the first min- with the radar in Glenville miss- line sinking threes. We saw a few four years. They have done every- field. My girls have nothing to hang ute and change of the third pe- ing early targets in the first half shooting on film, but nothing like thing for four years and I am proud their heads about, they played with riod to rip ahead 38-22. fighting to pull within seven points that. She stepped up big for them of every one of them. They accept- heart and the sun will always come The second half started with at the intermission, then Gilmer with 21 points. We kept battling ed their roles and filled in where out tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new an offensive rebound collected County Girls Basketball burned and were fighting back,” Moore- they needed to tonight. Gianna day. by McGregor moments before a the perimeter nets five times in the field Girls Basketball coach Paul [Fair] was more aggressive and Running spurts in the first peri- double dribble was called, then third period boosting the momen- Keplinger commented. really stepped up inside. Madison od enabled the Titans to comman- Bennett drilled a trey at 7:25. tum crushing Moorefield’s state We have been behind in games [McGregor] was hustling all over deer an 18-7 lead with the help of After fumbling the ball out aspirations in a 75-48 victory last this season before and came back. the floor. Lindsey [Rinker] pushed six free throws. of bounds, Moorefield’s Anna Wednesday during the Class A Re- You have to give Gilmer County s the ball and got to the basket. It Gilmer County had four players Riggleman stole the ball and the gion II Championship earning a defense credit, their pressure got was the little things. Anna [Riggle- scoring four points apiece in the next shot went awry with Ben- Photo by Carl Holcomb ticket to the state tournament. to us and they were aggressive. man] hustled after every loose ball opening frame pacing the charge nett hauling in the board. Moorefield’s Chase Vance pulled We cut that lead down and bat- They were on their home floor and and was always on the floor. They against the Yellow Jackets: Grace up for a jumper as contact sent tled right back where we wanted to that s the whole reason I preach were in three regional champion- Wellings, Trinity Bennett, Malay- Wellings sandwiched a pair of Pendleton County’s Isaiah Gar- be at the end of the first half and we all the time that we need to win to ships during their careers and al- sia Morgan and Taylor McHenry. 3-pointers around a screen in- diner to the hardwood during thought we had some momentum have that home court advantage. It most a fourth one which was stolen Moorefield countered with five fraction in a span of 17 seconds the Class A Region II Section 2 coming into the third quarter, then showed and they were relentless. I at Union as freshmen. They have points by Lexi Gilhuys and Rem- giving the Titans the 38-22 ad- Continued on page 13 Championship in Petersburg. 12 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Sports Moorefield Boys vs Pendleton

Continued from page 11 flipping the ball up in the air as team the whole game, I love these I told you at Tucker County, we back pass to Jaydon See, who Vance and Sweet made defen- 7:21 mark of the final stanza with defensive contact was made scor- guys. We battled all year. We ve have the biggest heart there is and passed to Mongold and a defensive sive rebounds, then a block at- the Wildcats holding a 44-31 ad- ing the field goal and sinking the been underdogs all season and no- that s still true and it showed to- foul was made by Thompson. tempt by Levi Thompson didn t vantage. charity stripe shot for a 50-46 score body expected us to even be in this day, but we just didn t come out on Moorefield’s Brent Moran at- prevent the ball from finding the The Yellow Jackets (11-14) with 3:52 left. game. We knew we could pressure top. Notre Dame is a good team, tempted to break through a trap basket off a shot by Bailey Thomp- pressure forced Pendleton Coun- The Wildcats missed two free them and get to them. Everybody but as long as we do the little things with the ball not elevating enough son at 4:53 with a foul on the play ty s Bailey Thompson to commit throws on their next series and that was out there gave 100 per- we will win and go to Charleston, to reach the rim with a turnover by Mongold. a turnover with a double dribble Moorefield came back with a cent and I couldn t be more proud Moorefield senior Chase Vance caused, then Thompson was fouled Moorefield’s Jaydon See collect- violation. jumper from Vance for a two-point of the boys. It was great for my se- said. and made both free throws to give ed the rebound off the missed free Moorefield missed the next game at 3:28, 50-48. nior year to have an atmosphere The Wildcats celebrated with Pendleton County a 4-3 lead at throw, then hauled in an offensive two field goal attempts with both They just showed what they like that. To score the bucket to tie the fans and one player lifted and 4:54. rebound and scored at the 4:17 bouncing out of bounds, then have all year, is that they have the game and the place was going spun one of the assistant coaches The Yellow Jackets regained the mark, 22-15. Mongold swiped the ball and made heart and they don t quit. They re crazy. All I was thinking was thank around as Moorefield looked at lead at 4:42 as Vance made a fake Williams snatched a defensive a layup at the 6:38 mark. not going to quit, no matter how God and thank my teammates, the scoreboard in disbelief. in the lane and scored underneath board and found Vance for a jump- Eight seconds later, Pendleton much they are down by. We are go- Moorefield senior Thomas - Wil Bailey Thompson scored a the basket. er on the ensuing possession. County s Colt Smith made one of ing to fight until the end. They did liams remarked. game-high 28 points for Pendleton Moran collected a defensive re- Bailey Thompson responded two foul shots. what they did all year which was [State berth opportunity] I am County, while the Yellow Jackets bound, then Alt blocked a shot and with a trifecta at the 2:59 mark as A timeout was called, then fighting back and give us a chance kind of speechless about that, be- were guided by Chase Vance with Moorefield forced a jump ball. the Wildcats went up 25-17. Moorefield’s Chase Vance crashed to win at the end. We knew their cause all my career that is what 23 points and Thomas Williams Thompson netted a basket Williams lofted a shot above Alt into Pendleton County defender bigs were good and that s who we we have been working towards. with 16 points. to put the Wildcats back on top for a Yellow Jackets bucket inside Isaiah Gardiner when pulling up needed to stop. We didn t exe- For my senior year to finally have I ve never really cared about sparking a 13-nil run, then Moran the paint at 2:29. for a jumper and completed an cute too great, but we came back a shot at going to state, we battled points. This has been our goal tripped and was called for a walk Pendleton County s Colt Smith old-fashioned three-point play cut- and gave us a chance to win at the through East Hardy and tonight, since I was a freshman on this falling to the floor. executed an old-fashioned three- ting the deficit to 45-36 at 6:20 as end,” Moorefield Boys Basketball but we know the one that matters team. We were just trying to win Gardiner made a layup, then point play on the next series and the crowd roared. coach Scott Stutler remarked. is at Notre Dame. We know they the section championship and ulti- Sweet hauled in a defensive re- Moorefield answered with a pair It was standing room only as the We didn t expect [Bailey are really good, but we are going to mately go to state. This is a good bound and Thompson was sent of foul shots made by Moran for a packed gym was rocking with noise Thompson] him to step out and hit come out ready and not be afraid. win, but we have to win next week to the free throw line for two foul 28-21 score with 1:34 remaining in for both squads throughout the those threes, but he did and we had We will give it our best shot and against Trinity and take a trip to shots added to the Wildcats lead the first half which was carried into game. to close out on him and get a hand hopefully go to state. Charleston. [Undefeated] I m at a 10-5. halftime after several turnovers Mongold stole the ball again and up. We had to make sure he didn t Laird Sweet answered with a loss for words right now about it. Alt blocked Vance and Gardiner didn t add to the scoreboard. fed Williams for a basket just ten get any more open looks. The at- basket for the Wildcats regaining It s an amazing feeling, Pendleton picked up the loose ball with a pass In the opening minute of the seconds afterwards. mosphere was great. I told the kids the lead with one minute left. County senior Bailey Thompson to Thompson for a bucket. second half, Bailey Thompson net- Thompson lost the ball out of in the locker room after the game, Sweet garnered a defensive re- noted. After a charge called on Mo- ted a jumper for Pendleton County bounds and Vance executed anoth- that is what you want a packed bound and passed to Alt, who was Moorefield will travel to Notre ran, Thompson knocked down a and Mongold made a steal for the er three-point play as the Yellow gym. You want everybody scream- fouled and connected on both free Dame for the Class A Region II 3-pointer with 1:25 left in the first Yellow Jackets and went in for a Jackets made it a two possession ing and that is a great atmosphere throws to give Pendleton County a Championship on Wednesday period putting Pendleton County layup. championship contest with 5:51 re- to play in. They gave that crowd a 57-53 edge with 46 seconds. night as the Wildcats host Trinity ahead 15-5. Bailey Thompson and Gardiner maining, 45-41. show. That was good. This isn t the Gardiner fouled out during the Christian with the winners earning Both teams missed baskets and sandwiched three-point plays for Thompson drew a foul four loss that sends us home, we are still ensuing series as Moorefield’s a state tournament berth. the Yellow Jackets fouled twice be- the Wildcats around a jumper by seconds later and added two free in it. Notre Dame is a good team, Vance hit one of two free throws The Class A Region II Section 2 fore a shot by Pendleton County s Moran for a 36-25 lead at the 5:40 throws for Pendleton County. they are always top notch. We are with 38 seconds remaining and Alt Championship started on the free Tanner Townsend was partially mark of the third period. Gardiner was fouled during a going to go up there and play like grabbed the board before a time- throw line due to a dunking viola- blocked by Levi Thompson with An assist from Vance to See for rebound and made one free throw we have and give it everything we out was called ten seconds later. tion technical foul by Pendleton enough momentum to go through a field goal in the paint cut the defi- for a 48-41 Wildcats lead with 5:33 have. We are going to play hard A quick foul by Williams put County in the warm-up session, the hoop with five seconds remain- cit further at 5:13, 36-27. to go. and we are going to battle and try Sweet on the charity stripe with 27 so Moorefield’s Thomas Williams ing, 17-5. Over the next four minutes, the The Yellow Jackets hit the rim to win at Notre Dame. seconds on the board and both foul stepped up to the line nailing both The Yellow Jackets lost the ball Wildcats added six more points and the ricochet was tipped to Wil- There were a combined seven shots were made for a 59-54 lead. free throws for the initial lead. in the waning seconds of the quar- with Moorefield struggling to keep liams, who assisted Mongold on a missed field goal over the next The Yellow Jackets had a perim- Thompson and Mongold col- ter. possession and having a couple bucket at 5:10. minute and change before Pend- eter shot careen off the rim and lected defensive rebounds, then Moorefield opened the second shots blocked by Thompson and Pendleton County s Josh Alt leton County s Alt netted one free a scramble for the ball along the Vance tried to corral an offensive period with a jumper by Vance, Gardiner. netted a putback on the ensuing throw with 1:50 on the clock. baseline saw Thompson diving for board and the ball was nudged out then the Wildcats answered with a Vance hit a jumper with 48 sec- possession for a 50-43 edge. Thompson collected the re- a save with the ball hitting the leg of his hands by Sweet out of play 3-pointer by Bailey Thompson at onds to go in the third period, but Vance was fouled and missed bound and dished back to Alt for of Williams as one foot was out of for a turnover. 7:10 for a 20-7 lead. Pendleton County held a 42-25 the free throw, but Trevor Shoe- a jumper putting the Wildcats up bounds causing Pendleton County A double dribble was called on A little momentum went in the lead. maker collected the board and the 53-48. to retain possession with eight sec- Thompson, then Williams drew Yellow Jackets favor scoring six The Wildcats recorded two next Yellow Jackets shot went awry The Yellow Jackets responded onds left. a foul and added one of two free points in the next minute of ac- more free throws by Gardiner in with the board hauled in by Yosef with a 3-pointer by Williams with After drying up the court, Sweet throws giving the Yellow Jackets a tion starting with a layup by Vance, between two missed field goals Malaki. 1:19 remaining, 53-51. was fouled with six seconds to go 3-nil lead at the 6:14 mark of the defensive rebound by Vance and a by Moorefield as the third period A collision in the paint caused Moorefield’s pressure caused a and notched both free throws. first period. jumper by Vance. closed with a 44-29 score. an errant shot without a foul with five second inbound violation for Vance netted the final basket for Sweet snatched the rebound off Vance stole the ball and missed The Yellow Jackets swarmed Gardiner snatching the rebound a turnover, then Vance s inbound the Yellow Jackets hitting a jump- the second free throw attempt and the ensuing shot, but Williams was back to tie the game in the fourth before being whistled for a charge pass to Williams setup the game- er just before the buzzer sounded notched a field goal on the other trailing on the play to collect the period, but Pendleton County on the other end of the floor. tying layup with 1:15 to go, 53-all. with Pendleton County winning side at 5:59. carom and garner the basket at stymied the comeback down the Mongold made a drive inside It was just the mentality for our the section championship 61-56. Williams made a behind-the- 5:36 as the deficit was cut to 20-13. stretch to grab the title win. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 13 Sports Moorefield Girls vs Glenville Correction In the March 4 article Moore- Continued from page 11 to put the Titans ahead 49-26 with After a jump ball, Kump collect- corralled by McHenry leading to a a dozen markers. field Alumni, Hunter Ayers, Is a vantage at 6:31. 1:32 remaining in the third period. ed rebounds on offense and de- 3-pointer by Wellings at 3:48, 63- Gilhuys paced the Yellow Jack- Finalist To be WVU Mountaineer Riggleman grabbed an offensive McGregor and Wellings hauled fense before the ball was stolen by 40. ets with 18 points and Rinker con- Mascot , it should have listed Old board, but the ball was stolen by in rebounds off errant Moorefield Gilmer County s Taylor McHenry Kump scored inside the paint tributed 12 points in the season Fields as where Ayers grew up, not Gilmer County s Emma Taylor. field goals, then Rinker made a and the next shot was off the mark for Moorefield on the next series. ending loss in Glenville. Moorefield. Hunter is the son of Hinkle collected a defensive re- steal and drew a foul leading to with a rebound by McHenry. The Titans scored six free A lot of people are going to Rusty Ayers and Lori Henderson bound, then Wellings blocked the a pair of free throws at the 1:02 Rinker got tangled up with throws over the next two minutes look at that score tonight and (birth mother), Tammie Ayers is ensuing shot attempt. mark, 49-28. Wellings along the perimeter for and change including five by Ben- think what happened to Moore- his step-mom. The Examiner re- Rinker drew a foul and made I am so proud of my team- a foul. nett. field. That score didn’t affect this grets the errors. one free throw at the 5:13 mark mates. The younger ones really Sideline pressure by McGregor During that stretch, Rinker add- game at all. For the fans who were with Riggleman snatching the car- stepped up tonight. It is unreal how forced a timeout by the Titans ed two free throws and Moorefield here, thank you for supporting us. om, but a walk was called. much they have stepped up to help a split second before the infrac- missed three field goals and com- We never gave up. We were down McGregor swiped the ball and our team. It is a blessing to play tion would have been called, then mitted two turnovers with Gilmer by 22 and came back to make it dished to Gilhuys for a layup at the with them and I am going to miss Rinker stole the ball. County holding a 69-44 had with a seven point game at halftime, All-Potomac 4:53 mark, 38-25. them very much. That was some- We are a family and it a bond 2:06 left. Moorefield senior Lindsey Rinker Rinker and Morgan made de- thing I will remember forever. I like no other I ve had with any Hinkle netted a layup for the stated. Valley fensive rebounds, then Bennett was hoping to go to state, but you team I played with before. I love Yellow Jackets with 1:59 to go, We never gave up even when was whistled for a double dribble can t win them all. I am known for them all so much and we put it all then Bennett returned to the foul we were down 22 points in the my hustle and it stands out. I am out there tonight. I really do love line for the Titans adding two third quarter going into the fourth. and she acted quite surprised. proud of that and I encourage my them and I couldn t ask for better more points at 1:22. We were pushing the ball and tak- Conference Wellings stuffed a shot by Mc- teammates to hustle as well. I hope teammates. No. 14 came out and Hinkle garnered an offensive re- ing shots, but we weren t making Gregor, then McGregor made the younger girls take my place in hit those threes in the third period bound and scored the putback on them. We created pressure on the save on the ricochet along the Basketball hustling to help their teammates and we just weren t expecting that. the next Moorefield possession at them too. Kudos to them for hav- baseline only to have it intercepted in the future,” Moorefield senior We hadn t really guarded that a lot 1:11, 71-48. ing the whole arena here cheering by Taylor. Anna Riggleman noted. this season, so it makes it tough Gilmer County notched two for them and knocking down shots. The Titans hit the rim and Rink- Teams Listed Rinker swiped the ball again and when you go up 12-15 points and more field goals in the last minute We ve been together since we were er snatched the board and passed the ensuing pass was deflected with 20 or more,” Moorefield senior to claim the Region II Champion- in fourth grade and little league, we All-Potomac Valley to Gilhuys, who drew a foul and a scramble for the ball by Riggle- Madison McGregor said. ship by 75-48 final. know how each other will react and added one free throw for Moore- Conference Girls man and McHenry resulting in a Riggleman and McGregor made We just wanted to get after respond. We know our strengths Basketball Team field at the 3:44 mark. jump ball for the Titans. a dive for a loose ball with a nudge them in the press and trap the ball, and weaknesses. Having them by Remington Hinkle, Moorefield Taylor collected an offensive re- Bennett hit a jumper for Gilmer to Rinker for the recovery, then having good rotations. We denied my side through many accomplish- Madison McGregor, Moorefield bound and assisted Morgan on a County on the ensuing series, then Gilhuys drained a 3-pointer for the the pass. We did that and execut- ments and as a team it was prob- Lindsey Rinker, Moorefield jumper on the following series for the Yellow Jackets answered with Yellow Jackets with 5:31 remain- ed well and their defense was on ably the most family desired and Katee Short, East Hardy Gilmer County. a basket from Glihuys for a 51-30 ing, 52-36. point. We located their key play- structured team and we had each Kadie Colebank, Tucker County Wellings hauled in a tipped ball score with 31 seconds left in the Rinker swiped the ball during ers and they only got loose a few others backs through everything London Hood, Tucker County off a missed Yellow Jackets field third frame. pressure and drew a foul leading to times. The effort was there tonight. and that will never disappear. Go- Terra Kuhn, Tucker County goal try, then nailed a 3-pointer at McHenry added one free throw a pair of free throws added. Our senior leader Grace Wellings ing to serve in the military is some- Ana Young, Pendleton County 2:53 for a 43-26 Titans advantage. for the Titans and both teams McHenry completed an old- made some big shots giving us a lift thing I have always wanted to do. PVC Coach of the Year: Morgan stole the ball and was missed a field goal attempt to close fashioned three-point play for the and really put Moorefield on their Having a leadership role and disci- Paul Keplinger, Moorefield fouled, then made one of two free out the quarter. Titans at the 5:15 mark. heels and took some wind out of pline through sports, always having throws. Moorefield wasn’t about to give Bennett snatched a defensive their sails. We are really proud of my teammates backs and working “Well that’s an honor, but it’s all about Gilmer County s Carrah Ferge- up, coming into the fourth period board, then Rinker forced a jump Grace, she was a great leader to- as a team is going to push me to do the girls. They are what’s important,” son created a turnover and Taylor with a 3-pointer by Gilhuys at the ball. night. Trinity played good defen- something great in the Air Force. Moorefield coach Paul Keplinger McHenry kept the possession alive 7:31 mark, 52-33. Gilmer County s Bennett and sively and made free throws for Moorefield senior Lindsey noted. with an offensive rebound and The Yellow Jackets applied Wellings blocked shots, then Ben- us. This is good for our program. Rinker finished her tenure with the passed to Wellings for a trifecta at pressure with Sterling Kump mak- nett recorded a three-point se- We miss Charleston and it is good all-time career scoring record tally- PVC Team Co-Champions: 2:18, 47-28. ing a steal, but the ensuing shot hit quence for a 58-38 lead with 4:39 to finally go back. The hard work ing 1,434 points. Moorefield and Tucker County Moorefield hit the rim and Tay- the rim and the Titans collected to go. all year paid off. We won the state The Titans advance to the state lor grabbed the board before an the rebound. Gilhuys and Fergeson traded la- title the last time we were there in tournament facing Wheeling Cen- All-Potomac Valley offensive foul was called, then the Kump deflected a pass and the yups just ten seconds apart, then 2017,” Gilmer County coach Amy tral Catholic in the opening round, Conference Boys Yellow Jackets had another shot ricochet was corralled by Rinker the Yellow Jackets walked. Chapman remarked. while Moorefield’s season came to careen off the iron bouncing over for the turnover, but Moorefield Riggleman hauled in a defen- Bennett guided the Titans with an end one game shy of that trip Basketball Team the backboard. gave the ball back with a pass sail- sive rebound and was trapped, los- 23 points, followed by Wellings to Charleston for a third consecu- Chase Vance, Moorefield Morgan knocked down a jumper ing back over mid-court. ing the ball falling down as it was with 21 points and Morgan added tive year. Thomas Williams, Moorefield Christian Dove, East Hardy Seth Smith, East Hardy Josh Alt, Pendleton County Moorefield Boys vs Cougars Bailey Thompson, Pendleton County Continued from page 11 Shoemaker swooping in for a layup third stanza. over two defenders at the 7:06 the Yellow Jackets buzzed ahead (Player of the Year) hit the rim with Brent Moran haul- moments later to extend the lead The Tharp brothers joined to- mark as the Yellow Jackets kept 49-48 with one minute remaining. Wyatt Betler, Tucker County Zach Colebank, Tucker County ing in the Yellow Jackets rebound. to 31-25 at 6:31. gether to force a turnover, but no battling down by only two points, It was big. That was the sec- PVC Coach of the Year: Ryan Lam- See garnered an offensive re- The Cougars had a shot go awry points came off of it. 43-41. ond time we ve done it in my high bert, Pendleton County bound and was fouled, then Wil- with a scramble after the loose ball. Mongold and Smith traded Vance hauled in the rebound, school career and against a rival is PVC Team Champion: liams assisted Coleman Mongold Moorefield’s Williams try to then Williams located Mongold for steals, then Mongold collected a great,” Moorefield senior Chase Pendleton County for a game-tying 3-pointer at the corral it initially only to fumble it a 3-pointer as the Yellow Jackets defensive rebound. Vance noted. 6:41 mark. diving to the floor, then East Har- sliced the deficit to 39-36 at 1:26. Another missed shot by the Yel- After a timeout, the Cougars The Old Master About two minutes later after a dy’s Dove and Moorefield’s Shoe- Both teams hit the rim, then An- low Jackets this time was tipped hit the rim and Moran hauled in couple of missed shots in both di- maker battled for the ball rolling drew Tharp stole the ball and fed and fielded by Mongold, then the the carom and called timeout be- By Jay Fisher rections and turnovers, East Har- over each other with Shoemaker Smith as the Cougars took a 41-36 ensuing shot went awry and East fore the ball was snatched away by dy s Andrew Tharp connected on a screaming in pain as the ball ric- lead. Hardy s Dove corralled the ball. Dove with 20 seconds left. WVU s season was spiraling. jumper for a 19-17 edge. ocheted into the hands of Bryce See kept the following series Vance stole the ball back and East Hardy s Andrew Tharp They had lost six of seven, and didn t look good doing it. A team Over the next two minutes and Tharp. alive for Moorefield with two re- was fouled which led to game-tying swiped the ball and was immedi- that had shown so much promise change, Moorefield hit the rim Shoemaker went to the sidelines bounds before Moran knocked free throws with 5:23 remaining. ately fouled with 19 seconds on the five times and the Cougars missed with an injury, then Baker scored in the first two-thirds of the season down a 3-pointer with three sec- The Cougars hit the rim twice clock, but failed to connect on the twice with a pair of turnovers com- for the Cougars at 6:10. had seemingly hit a wall. Perhaps onds on the clock for a 41-39 score. with rebounds by Bryce Tharp and one-and-one at the line with See ing before Vance netted a basket The last eight games, Shoe- players new to Division I basket- “There wasn’t much flow to the See, then Moorefield hit the rim and Price locking up on the re- ball had worn down, or teams had at the 2:21 mark for the Yellow maker has played phenomenal game. There was a lot of defense with Tharp grabbing the board be- bound for a jump ball back to the figured out how to play WVU, or Jackets to tie the game again, 19- for us. He started to come on and happening out there. Their half- fore a walk was called. Cougars. it was a combination of both. Re- all. take that game over, then he got court defense gave us fits and our Vance assisted See on a jumper Williams fouled Price, who gardless, a fun and successful team Vance swiped the ball, but it was injured. We re hoping he will be three-quarter and full-court de- at the 4:12 mark giving the Yellow missed the free throw with 18 sec- had become decisively less so, in taken back by Bryce Tharp and back for our next game, Coach fense gave them fits. It was a lot of Jackets a 45-43 edge. onds and there was a scramble for both areas. Dove during a trap leading to a Stutler said. WVU finally managed a road emotion and a lot of intensity from Vance blocked a shot by Tharp the ball with East Hardy s Bryce layup by Dove as the Cougars re- Tharp block a shot and collected both teams. That was East Hardy and the Cougars recovered the ric- win against Iowa State. That was gained the lead at 1:45. an offensive rebound before creat- Tharp coming away with the ball, good, and when you need a win and Moorefield, when we call it the ochet with Smith drilling a 3-point- then a timeout was called with 17 Shoemaker plowed into Bryce ing an old-fashioned three-point good ole days, that s what it used to er at the 3:48 to regain the lead, any win you ll take it. But it was seconds to go. still not very reassuring. WVU Tharp with a defensive foul as- play pulling East Hardy within one look like here. This place is packed 46-45. Coleman has been doing big built a nice lead at halftime (44- sessed and one free throw was marker, 31-30 at the 5:40 mark. and it was back and forth. You Chase had so much determina- added. Dove stole the ball and scored to things for us all year. He s hit big 31) but squandered that lead when have five chances to score in under tion tonight. I told you before he Dove tried to corral the rebound put the Cougars ahead. shots all year. He is a gamer, so ISU started the second half on a 20 seconds and can t make a shot is a great kid and he works hard. and the ball was snatched away by Smith notched another steal and once that ball went up, he knew 20-4 run in the first eight minutes. and that was the difference in the They weren t going to stop him and The Mountaineers were able to Moorefield’s Jaydon See with a drilled a 3-pointer as East Hardy he was going to get the rebound, game, East Hardy Boys Basket- he was determined to win the game recover, and steadied themselves pass to the perimeter for Williams went up 35-31 with 4:56 remaining Coach Stutler noted. ball coach Chris Hahn stated. and we did. We knew it was going for a 77-71 win. But blowing the draining a trey at the 1:26 mark as in the third period. The Cougars couldn t locate an That atmosphere was a little to be loud and they weren t go- lead like that left many fans a bit the Yellow Jackets went back on After a miss by the Yellow Jack- open shot in the corners, so Dove overwhelming, I think both teams ing to be able to hear me, just the uneasy. top 23-21. ets, a jump ball went to East Har- elected to wind the clock down for got a little out of sorts on offense crowd. I told them to go out and The regular season finale was Shoemaker stole the ball and dy and Dawson Price garnered a the final attempt from the perime- because it was so crazy. It was def- just play basketball. The crowd re- going to be a tough one: #4 Bay- the ensuing shot hit the rim with bucket at the 4:20 mark. ter near the bench on top right side lor. The Bears were ranked first initely our best crowd of the sea- ally gets into it and gives our kids the rebound and putback made by Moorefield responded with a of the key under pressure from nationally for several weeks, but son and probably the loudest game some extra energy, Coach Stutler Mongold extending the lead 25-21 jumper by Vance at the 3:45 mark Williams and Moran with the shot they have stumbled a bit down the Moorefield has played in all year. added. at 1:03. to close the gap 37-33. ricocheting off the rim and Moore- stretch. They had plenty to play Our kids were into the game and it Moorefield missed the next shot Teets hit a long range jumper Williams snatched a defensive field’s Coleman Mongold hauled for, though: a potential share of gave us a lot of energy. We would and See was called for a foul, then the Big 12 regular season title, and for the Cougars in the final minute rebound and passed to Mongold, in the last rebound with Adam have liked to pull it out for them, the Cougars had an errant attempt a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament. and both teams missed a shots as who was caught in a trap managing Baker in tow to seal the semifinal but it is what it is. Effort-wise was with the tip collected by Williams WVU started out just awful, and Moorefield carried a 25-23 edge to squeeze a pass off to See, who prior to a blocked shot by Bryce victory advancing to the section found themselves trailing 9-0 after into halftime. spun around under the hoop draw- through the roof for both teams. championship. five minutes. In the opening minute and a half ing a foul. They left it all out there and we Tharp. Some games mean a bit more The WVU offense started to of the third period, Moorefield’s See collected an offensive re- left it all out there and somebody The Yellow Jackets took the had to win. Unfortunately for us, lead moments later on a jumper in to you. That game meant a lot find its rhythm, though, sparked Trevor Shoemaker was scored bound, but was whistled for a foul by Emmitt Matthews, who himself it was them. [Final shot] We were the paint by Vance with 2:50 left, more to all of us. It was a gutsy three field goals. in the process. win. We didn t play the best and I has been in a long slump. The 9-0 See assisted Shoemaker on the Moran intercepted a pass, but there and got the look we wanted, 47-46. personally didn t play the best and deficit became a 19-11 lead, but first jumper of the frame at 7:43, the Yellow Jackets missed the next but we hesitated. We wanted the East Hardy answered swap- my team picked me up. We had a Baylor run made it close, and then the Cougars answered with a four field goals with rebounds go- ball to come to the short corner ping the lead on a basket by Bryce it was 24-22 at halftime. As with a great game and we played good basket by Bryce Tharp off an assist ing to See, Vance (two) and Price. there and it a look close, but they Tharp off an assist from Andrew the Iowa State game, WVU stum- defense at the end. We got a cou- by Smith. East Hardy s Andrew Tharp as- ran us off our spot. Christian shot Tharp at 2:27. bled out of the gate after halftime ple bounces in the end and got the Williams found Shoemaker for sisted his brother Bryce on a jump- a hard three on this right side and After a foul by Smith, Vance (mental note Bob Huggins may win. It was just awesome, Moore- a bucket at 7:01 and East Hardy er during the next possession for it just didn’t fall. Moorefield did was whistled for a foul during the want to change up whatever he did field senior Thomas Williams com- walked on the next series with a 39-33 lead with 2:07 left in the a great job rebounding and they inbound play. at half of those two games), and out-worked us all night. It took a Andrew Tharp collided with mented. trailed 37-30 after seven minutes. bounce their way and it had tak- Williams with the shot going awry, Vance guided the Yellow Jack- Once again, Matthews started to en a bounce our way, we could then Dove hauled in the rebound ets with 17 points, followed by heat up, and helped WVU start a run that would give them a lead. have finished on a buzzer beater. and was fouled. Shoemaker and Mongold with 11 And after they got that lead, they Moran fouled Andrew Tharp markers apiece. It bounced their way and we go pulled away. The team made their Smith led East Hardy with 15 home. and the free throw didn t connect free throws, and ended up with a The Yellow Jackets missed two as Vance snatched the board. points, followed by Bryce Tharp huge 76-64 win. field goals to commence the final Moorefield hit the rim and there with nine points. The Mountaineers ended up the frame with rebounds collected by was a scramble for the ball with the Moorefield guaranteed at least regular season 21-10, with a 9-9 See and Price, with the latter lead- Cougars gaining possession before two more games with this win ad- conference record. That put them ing to a Cougars bucket by Price at Moran stole the ball back. vancing to the section and region in a four-way tie for third in the Big 7:22. Vance collected an offensive re- championship contests with a state 12, but the tiebreaker was not kind, Vance nailed a shot in the paint bound and made the putback as tournament berth on the line. 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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INTERESTED PERSON(S): TERMS: One-third (1/3) of the purchase James Paul Geary II, Trustee, of record in bar is S. 09 deg. 43’ 15” E at 148.25 feet; HARDY COUNTY COMMISSION Public Notice No.: L-15-20 The purpose of this notice is relative to price in cash is due at the sale, with one- the office of the Clerk of the County Com- thence with a new line N. 61 deg. 29’ 00” 204 WASHINGTON STREET Public Notice Date: March 11, 2020 the Adoption of the above referenced mi- third (1/3) due, with interest, payable one mission of Hardy County, West Virginia in W. 123.86 feet to a 42 inch white oak, cor- MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 26836 nor child, namely, B.S.S. (DOB: March 21, year from the date of the sale, with the Trust Deed Book No. 157, at page 371, ner to Woodrow Sherman; thence with The Hardy County Commission will Paper: Moorefield Examiner 2009, age 10). remaining one-third (1/3) due, with inter- securing a promissory note in the principal said Sherman N. 57 deg. 39’ 00” W. 126.18 accept sealed bids for the installation of The following has applied for a WV NP- Any interested persons may appear est, payable two years from the date of the amount of $44,115.94, payable to Tam- feet to a found 3/4 inch rebar in a line of Mini Split Air Conditioning system to be in- DES Water Pollution Control Permit Modifi- before the Circuit Court of Hardy County, sale. A Deed will be issued after the pay- mac Corporation, and default having been said Woodrow Sherman; thence with two stalled on the first floor main courthouse -fa cation for this facility or activity: West Virginia to protect their interest(s) ment of the first one-third (1/3) and a prom- made under the promissory note secured lines of Wendell Sherman N. 32 deg. 11’ cility. Also a vent from existing second floor in such an Adoption when this matter is issory note shall be executed by the pur- by the aforesaid Deed of Trust and sale 00” E. 211.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch rebar; system will need to be installed on the third Appl. No.: WV0106038 heard before the Honorable H. Charles chaser, bearing interest at the rate of five requested by Tammac Holdings Corpora- thence S. 57 deg. 41’ 10” E. 210.83 feet to floor for a controlled environment- histori- Applicant: MOOREFIELD/ Carl, III in the Circuit Court of Hardy Coun- (5.00) percent, which shall be secured by tion, as successor in interest to Tammac the beginning, containing 1.11 acres or 48, cal records room. Bids to be opened and HARDY COUNTY ty, West Virginia, on Tuesday, April 14th, a Deed of Trust. There is no pre-payment Corporation and Assignee of the Deed of 430 square feet, more or less, as surveyed publicly read aloud at the hour of 10:00 am WASTEWATER 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Courtroom penalty. Trust, the undersigned Successor Trustee April 29, 2003, by LanTek Surveying of Pe- on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in the County AUTHORITY of the Hardy County Courthouse, located Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the front door of the tersburg, West Virginia and as shown on a Commission Room, Hardy County Court- 206 WINCHESTER AVE in Moore field, Hardy County, West Virginia Richard A. Pill, Member Hardy County Courthouse in Moorefield, plat recorded in Deed Book 273, page 471. house at the address stated above. MOOREFIELD, WV at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, West Virginia on March 25, 2020 at 10:15 Together with an access right of way The deadline for sealed bids will be April 26836 26836. Martinsburg, WV 25404 a.m., subject to all reservations, excep- from subject real estate to the Rig Road 7, 2020 at 9:00 am, and installment shall Any interested person(s) may also serve Phone (304) 263-4971, Fax (304) 267- tions, easements and other matters which (Route 10) for purpose of ingress and commence when notified by the Hardy Location: MOOREFIELD, upon the Petitioner’s attorney, namely, Na- 5840, e-mail: [email protected] appear of record, and subject to all unpaid egress to the real estate conveyed hereby, County Commission. HARDY COUNTY than H. Walters, Esq., at his office address 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 3c taxes, if any, all of those certain tracts or and said right of way is to be located on Please specify in detail, description of of P.O. Box 119/204 N. Elm Street, Moore- parcels of real estate, together with any the “Private Access Road” as set forth on the system, cost of equipment, and war- Latitude: 39:06:39 field, WV 26836, any Answer(s) you may The Region VII Workforce and all buildings, improvements, rights of the plat recorded in Deed Book 273, at ranty information. The work will be per- Longitude: 78:56:54 have in the above referenced matter. Development Plan ways and appurtenances thereunto be- page 471. Said right of way is to be so formed under one contract and consist of If you fail to so appear, any interest you Available for Public Review longing, situate in Moorefield District, Har- wider than the currently existing road, and all labor, equipment, and materials neces- Receiving Stream: may have, shall be forfeited. The Region VII Workforce Development dy County, West Virginia, and being more is to be utilized by the Grantor, his heirs, sary for completion of the project. SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court Board has prepared a draft Workforce De- particularly described as follows: successors and assigns, as well as by the Labor is based on the WV prevailing of Hardy County, West Virginia, on this the velopment Plan modification for the period Tract No. 1: Lot 106, 8th Street (Section Grantors and Wendell and Linda Sherman, wage rate, if applicable at the time of proj- Activity: 14th day of February, 2020. July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024. The Plan 8) of the Misty Terrace Subdivision, located for purposes of access to their remaining ect. A maximum of 3 draws for funding will To modify an existing permit to add 15 Kelly J. Shockey, states goals and outlines the Board’s plan- in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West real estate which adjoins said road. be allowed for the project. Upon inspection land application sites for the processing Hardy County, ning and operational processes. Public Virginia, consisting of a lot that is 50 feet in TRACT TWO: All that tract of land or and approval by the WV Fire Marshal, pay- and disposal of sewage sludge generated West Virginia Circuit Clerk participation is extremely important to the width and 100 feet in depth and which is lot, in South Fork District, Hardy County, ment will be release within two weeks. by the wastewater treatment plant. Sew- 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 3c process of preparing a sound workforce more particularly described on the plat of West Virginia, southwest of secondary All bids are to be sealed and mailed/ de- age sludge generated and/or processed development plan. Citizens can review Misty Terrace Subdivision of record in the route 10, known as Rig Road, located 1.5 livered with a copy of the business/ at the permittee’s facility shall be land ap- TRUSTEE S SALE OF the Plan modification February 24, 2020 Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Plat Book 3 miles southwest of the community of Rig contractor’s license, workers compen- plied, provided that the sewage sludge VALUABLE REAL ESTATE through March 24, 2020 online at https:// at page 122. (latitude N. 39 deg. 01’ 12” longitude W. 79 sation certificate, proof of insurance to shall not be applied in a manner that ex- The undersigned Substitute Trustee, wvregion7workforce.org/resources/poli- Tract No. 2: Lot 108, 8th Street (Section deg. 03’ 47”), more particularly described Rose Helmick, County Coordinator, Hardy ceeds the agronomic or lifetime loading by virtue of the authority vested in him by cies/, the Martinsburg WorkForce WV Ca- 8) of the Misty Terrace Subdivision, located as follows: County Commission, 204 Washington rates. These land application site(s) meet that certain Deed of Trust dated January reer Center, 202 Viking Way, Martinsburg, in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West Beginning at a found 3/4 inch rebar, in Street, Room 105, Moorefield, West Vir- all other regulatory standards and are 15, 2008, and duly recorded in the Office WV, the South Branch Workforce WV Virginia, consisting of a lot that is 50 feet in a line of Woodrow Sherman and corner ginia 26836. identified as follows: Dave McGee, McGee of the Clerk of the County Commission of Career Center, 151 Robert C Byrd Indus- width and 100 feet in depth, and which is to Rex Crites, Jr., lot of 1.11 acres (DB Any and all bids received after the stat- Farm Lane, Burlington, WV; DJ Taylor, US Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed of trial Park Road, Suite 2, Moorefield, WV or more particularly described on the plat of 292/529), from which a 42-inch White Oak ed closing time for the reception of bids will Highway 220, Old Fields, WV; Bill and Jim Trust Book 236, at Page 745, Fertig Cabi- Eastern WV Community Action Agency, Misty Terrace Subdivision of record in the is S. 57 deg. 39’ 00” E. at 126.18 feet; be returned unopened. The Hardy County Martin, Cunningham Lane, Moorefield, net Company, Inc. did convey unto Jack Inc., 228 Clay Street, Moorefield, WV. You Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Plat Book 3 thence with said Sherman N. 57 deg. 01’ Commission expressly reserves the right to WV; Mitch Moran, River Road, Fisher, WV; H. Walters and Howard E. Krauskopf, can obtain a copy of the Plan modification at page 122. 10” W. 149.98 feet to a set 5/8 inch by reject any and all bids. The Hardy County Lucas See, Ogden Farm Road, Moorefield, Trustees, certain real property described or additional information by contacting These being the exact same tracts or 30 inch steel rebar with a red plastic cap Commission is an Equal Opportunity Em- WV; and Vickie Clower, Trough Road, in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary WIOA staff at (304) 530-5258 or mmartin@ parcels of real estate conveyed to Arnold stamped “LanTek Surveying”, hereinaf- ployer and Service Provider. Moorefield, WV. has elected to appoint Pill & Pill, PLLC region7workforce.org. E. Bergdoll and Patricia A. Bergdoll by ter referred to as a set rebar, from which 3/11, 3/18 2c Business conducted:Municipality as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of The Workforce Development Board will Stacey Heavner and Patricia Bergdoll, At- a found rail road crosstie post, at a fence Implementation: N/A Trustee recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s receive written comments on the Plan until torneys in Fact for Ivern Heavner, by deed corner, is N. 57 deg. 01’ 10” W. 362.68 feet; IN THE FAMILY COURT OF HARDY Office; and default having been made un- March 24, 2020. Please forward comments dated January 26, 1996, and of record in thence with two new lines N. 32 deg. 10’ COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA On the basis of review of the application, der the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and to the Region VII Workforce Development the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed 30” E. 210.00 feet to a set rebar; thence S. IN RE: the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter the undersigned Substitute Trustee hav- Board Executive Director, 151 Robert C Book 236 at page 588. 57 deg. 41’ 45” E. 150.00 feet to a found Teh Marriage of: Joaquin Santiago 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Virginia ing been instructed by the secured party Byrd Industrial Park Road, Suite 2, Moore- Also containing a 2000, Redman Mobile 3/4 inch rebar, corner to said Rex Crites, and Teodora Lopez Legislative Rules,” the State of West Virgin- to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale field, WV 26836 or e-mail comments to Home, Model MGA634, 14’ x 76’, Serial Jr.; thence with said Crites S. 32 deg. 11’ ORDER OF PUBLICATION ia will act on the above application. at public auction at the front door of the [email protected]. #122-35523. 00” W. 211.77 feet to the beginning, con- THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO Any interested person may submit writ- Hardy County Courthouse, in Moorefield, Region VII Workforce Development Which has an address of 128 Misty Ter- taining 0.73 acres or 31,630 square feet, OBTAIN A DIVORCE. ten comments on the draft permit modifi- West Virginia, on Board is an Equal Opportunity Program/ race, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836. more or less, as surveyed May 24, 2011 by THIS IS A PUBLICATION BY CLASS II cation and may request a public hearing March 16, 2020, at 1:30 PM Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are Terms of sale: cash on date of sale. LanTek Surveying of Petersburg West Vir- LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT by addressing such to the Director of the The following described real estate, with available upon request to individuals with Given under my hand this 26th day of ginia, and as shown on a map made part To the Above-Named Respondent: Division of Water and Waste Management its improvements, easements and appurte- disabilities. February, 2020. of this description. It appearing by affidavit filed in this ac- within 30 days of the date of the public no- nances thereunto belonging, situate in the 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 4c /s/ Marc B. Lazenby tion that Teodora Lopez is a non-resident tice. Such comments or requests should Town of Moorefield District, Hardy County, Successor Trustee Which currently has the address: of the State of West Virginia or has an un- be addressed to: West Virginia, and more particularly de- NOTICE OF ANCILLARY FILING WITH- 3/4, 3/11 2c 104 Bertsch Lane known address. It is hereby ordered that Director, Division of Water and Waste scribed as follows: OUT ANY ADMINISTRATION Morefield, WV 26836. Teodora Lopez serve upon Joaquin San- Management, DEP Tract “A”, containing 3.00 acres, more OF ESTATE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Terms of the sale: Ten percent nonre- tiago, Petitioner, whose address is 114 N. ATTN: Lori Devereux, Permitting Sec- or less, as designated on a plat entitled Notice is hereby given that a foreign Under authority of that certain Deed of fundable cash deposit due at sale. Main St., Apt. 3. Moorefield, WV 26836, tion “Plat of Survey for Robert W. Harper” pre- will or affidavit has been filed before Hardy Trust dated June 12, 2014, from Jeremy Ninety percent balance of purchase an Answer, including any related counter- 601 57th Street SE pared by David W. Jopling, PS. 84, and County Commission at 204 Washington James George, Tiffany Kay George and price due within thirty days of date of sale. claim or defense you may have to the Peti- Charleston, WV 25304-2345 recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Street, Rm. 111, Moorefield, WV 26836. Cindy Shoemaker to Marc B. Lazenby, Given under my hand this 26th day of tion For Divorce in this action on or before The public comment period begins County Commission of Hardy County, That no appointment or administration Trustee, of record in the office of the Clerk February, 2020. March 23, 2020. If you fail to Answer the March 11, 2020 and ends April 10, 2020. West Virginia, in Deed Book 352, at Page is being made pursuant to the provisions of the County Commission of Hardy Coun- /s/ Marc B. Lazenby Petition for Divorce, a judgement may be Comments received within this period 535, to which reference is hereby made of law but that a foreign will or affidavit of ty, West Virginia in Trust Deed Book No. Trustee taken against you on the relief demanded will be considered prior to acting on the for a more particular description of the real heirs of the decedent has been filed with 282, at page 608, securing a promissory 3/4, 3/11 2c in the Petition. permit modification application. Corre- estate. the Hardy County Commission, and is of note in the principal amount of $70,766.94, A copy of said Petition can be obtained spondence should include the name, ad- AND BEING a portion of the same real record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office. payable to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Fi- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION from teh undersigned Clerk’s Office. dress and the telephone number of the estate which was conveyed to Fertig Cabi- Any person interested in objecting to nance, Inc., and default having been made Now comes Pie’s Park Place, LLC, a Entered by the Clerk of said Court. writer and a concise statement of the na- net Company, Inc., by Deed dated June the filing of the foreign will or Affidavit or under the promissory note secured by the West Virginia Limited Liability Company, in Kelly Shockey ture of the issues raised. The Director shall 11, 1976, from Luther L. Hutter, Jr., Mar- objecting to the absence of appointment aforesaid Deed of Trust and sale request- accordance with West Virginia Code §31B- Clerk of the Court hold a public hearing whenever a finding garet Hutter, Marian Hutter, Russell G. Hut- or administration being made in this state ed by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, 8-808 Other Claims Against Dissolved Lim- by Mary Brennskag is made, on the basis of requests, that ter, Tressa Hutter, and William S. Hutter, must be filed with the County Commission Inc., the undersigned Trustee will offer for ited Liability Company, for the purpose of 3/4, 3/11 2c there is a significant degree of public inter- and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of within 60 days after the date of the first sale at the front door of the Hardy County giving legal notice to any and all known or est on issues relevant to the Draft Permit the County Commission of Hardy County, publication or within 30 days of the service Courthouse in Moorefield, West Virginia unknown creditors and/or claimants that STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Modification(s). Interested persons may West Virginia, in Deed Book 142, at Page of the notice, whichever is later. If an ob- on March 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., subject said Company is in the process of disso- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL contact the public information office to ob- 443. jection is not filed timely, the objection is to all reservations, exceptions, easements lution and is wrapping-up the Company’s PROTECTION tain further information. PLEASE NOTE: The Property being sold forever barred. and other matters which appear of record, business, thereby divesting itself of any DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE The application, draft permit modifica- is only a portion of the property secured 1st Publication Date: Wednesday, and subject to all unpaid taxes, if any, the and all assets. MANAGEMENT tion and any required fact sheet may be by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The March 4, 2020 following tracts of land, together with the Therefore, in consideration of same, inspected, by appointment, at the Division Trustee reserves the right to foreclose on Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, May 3, improvements thereon and appurtenances each person or entity, which believes they PUBLIC NOTICE of Water and Waste Management Public and sell any and all other property secured 2020 thereunto belonging, lying and being situ- have a legal claim against Pie’s Park Place, Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, by the Deed of Trust at a later date. ate in South Fork District, Hardy County, LLC shall serve upon its Managing Mem- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF Charleston, WV, between 8:00 a.m. and The above-described property will be DECEDENT: David Blaine Weaver West Virginia, and described as follows: bers, Chadwick W. Gilhuys and Bethany ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUB- 4:00 p.m. on business days. sold subject to any covenants, restric- 11807 Greenhill Drive TRACT ONE: A tract of land or lot, in Rutherford, at the designated office ad- LIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH 3/11 1c tions, easements, leases and conditions Hagerstown, MD, 21742 South Fork District, Hardy County, West dress of 255 Tannery Hollow Road, Moore- STREET SE, CHARLESTON, WEST VIR- of record, and subject to any unpaid real FILED BY: JoAnn L. Weaver Virginia, northwest of secondary county field, WV 26836, a legal notice of said GINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY estate taxes. 11807 Greenhill Drive route 10 known as Rig Road, located 1.5 claim(s) with same being accompanied 926-0440. COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA The subject property will be sold in “AS Hagerstown, MD, 21742 miles southwest of the community of Rig by documentation evidencing claimant(s)’ APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall RELATIONSHIP: SON (latitude N. 39 deg. 01’ 11” longitude W. 79 rights to collect any just debts or claims. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE B.S.S. be under no duty to cause any existing ten- Subscribed and sworn to before me on deg. 03’ 44”), more particularly described Upon the publishing of this Notice, any ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLU- Case No. 20-A- 1 ant or person occupying the subject prop- March 24, 2020 as follows: claim against Pie’s Park Place, LLC will be TION CONTROL PERMIT MODIFICATION TO: MICHAEL K. WILT AND/OR ANY erty to vacate said property. GREGORY L ELY Beginning at a 5/8 inch by 30 inch steel barred and therefore considered null and Clerk of the Hardy County Commission rebar with a red plastic cap stamped “Lan- void; unless said claim is properly served, 3/4, 3/11 2c Tek Surveying”, in a line of Wendell Sher- as aforesaid, and a proceeding to enforce man, from which a 9 inch white oak is N. said claim is commenced within five (5) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE 68 deg. 57’ 00” W. at 3.20 feet; thence with years after publication of this Notice. Under authority of that certain Deed of Sherman S. 21 deg. 21’ 30” W. 207.39 3/11, 3/18 2c Trust dated September 22, 2000, from Ar- feet to a 27 inch white oak, corner to said nold E. Bergdoll and Patricia A. Bergdoll to Sherman, from which a found 5/8 inch re- Continued on page 16 16 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Legal Advertising Continued from page 15 DECEDENT: JAMES S MILLS, SR. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2 GADWALL CIRCLE Division of Highways Division of Highways United States of America BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE, 19933 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS State of West Virginia Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, County of Hardy, ss: FILED BY: JOAN F MILLS Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by Notice of Administration / to Creditors 2 GADWALL CIRCLE sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Notice is hereby given that the follow- BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE, 19933 Building 5, Room 843, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia until Building 5, Room 843, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia until ing estate(s) have been opened for pro- April 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The bids will be downloaded and/ April 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The bids will be downloaded and/ bate in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office RELATIONSHIP: SPOUSE or opened and read publicly thereafter for the constructions of the following project(s): or opened and read publicly thereafter for the constructions of the following project(s): at 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV Subscribed and sworn to before me on 26836-0200. Any person seeking to im- MARCH 5 2020 Call Contract State Project Federal Project Description Call Contract State Project Federal Project Description peach or establish a will must make a com- GREGORY L ELY 016 2019000096R1 S316–55-19.06 00 NHPP-0055(044)D ASPHALT PAVING 016 2019000091R1 S316–55-29.18 00 NHPP-0055(043)D RESURFACING plaint in accordance with the provisions of Clerk of the Hardy County Commission LUXEMBURG RD-BAKER Sinks Bridge - Wardensville West Virginia Code 41-5-11 through 13. 3/11, 3/18 LUXEMBURG RD-BAKER Midpoint Any interested person objecting to the COUNTY: HARDY COUNTY: HARDY qualifications of the personal representa- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY DBE GOAL: 4% OF CONTRACT BID AMOUNT. BIDDER MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN DBE GOAL: 4% OF CONTRACT BID AMOUNT. BIDDER MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN tive or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA ASSURANCE OF MEETING GOAL ON FORM IN PROPOSAL. ASSURANCE OF MEETING GOAL ON FORM IN PROPOSAL. shall file notice of an objection with the IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME Proposals will be received from prequalified and West Virginia licensed contractors County Commission within 60 days after JAMIE EILEEN BYRAN TO Proposals will be received from prequalified and West Virginia licensed contractors only except that on Federal-Aid projects a contractors’ license is not required at time of the date of the first publication or within 30 JAMIE EILEEN JOHNS only except that on Federal-Aid projects a contractors’ license is not required at time of bid, but will be required before work can begin. Registration is required with the Depart- days of the service of the notice, whichever Circuit Court Case Number: bid, but will be required before work can begin. Registration is required with the Depart- ment of Administration, Division of Purchasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Article is later. If an objection is not filed timely, 20-P-12 ment of Administration, Division of Purchasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Article 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia Code. All contractors submitting bids on project(s) the objection is forever barred. Any per- NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia Code. All contractors submitting bids on project(s) must include one of the following forms properly executed with each proposal: Proposal son interested in filing claims against an CHANGE OF NAME: must include one of the following forms properly executed with each proposal: Proposal Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or 5% of the total bid, estate must file them in accordance with Notice of hereby given that on the 15 Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or 5% of the total bid, whichever is greater. West Virginia Code 44-2 and 44-3 and/or day of May, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. whichever is greater. *These are projects on which any contractor with a Category “W” Prequalification 44-1-14A(10). or as soon thereafter as this matter may *These are projects on which any contractor with a Category “W” Prequalification Rating may be eligible to bid. Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- be heard, Jamie Eileen Bryan, will applly Rating may be eligible to bid. The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways reserves the ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- by Petition to the Circuit Court of Hardy The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways reserves the right to defer, delay or postpone the date for receiving and publicly opening proposals out reference to a fiduciary commissioner County, WV, at the Courthouse thereof in right to defer, delay or postpone the date for receiving and publicly opening proposals for any project designated in this advertisement, without the necessity of renewing such unless within 60 days from the first publica- teh City of Moorefield for the entry of an Or- for any project designated in this advertisement, without the necessity of renewing such advertisement. All bidders holding valid bidding proposals will be notified of such defer- tion of this notice a reference is requested der by said Court changing the name from advertisement. All bidders holding valid bidding proposals will be notified of such defer- ment, delay or postponement and the date that proposals will be received and publicly by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor Jamie Eileen Bryan to Jamie Eileen Johns. ment, delay or postponement and the date that proposals will be received and publicly opened. files a claim and good cause is shown to Any person who has objection to the opened. The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways hereby notifies support reference to a fiduciary commis- change of said name for any reason may The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this sioner. If no reference to a fiduciary com- appear at the time and place set forth all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit missioner is listed herein, claims against above and shall be heard in opposition to advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the estate(s) must be filed in accordance such change. The publication shall con- bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. with West Virginia Code 44-1-14A(10). tain a provision that the hearing may be race, color, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION rescheduled without further notice or pub- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Division of Highways Publication Date: Wednesday, March lication. Division of Highways 11, 2020 Given under my hand this 5 day of Ryland W. Musick, P.E., Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, May 10, March, 2020. Ryland W. Musick, P.E., Deputy State Highway Engineer – Planning and Programming 2020 Kelly Shockey Deputy State Highway Engineer – Planning and Programming 3/4, 3/11 2c By Mary Brennskag 3/4, 3/11 2c ESTATE NUMBER: 1911 3/11 1c ESTATE NAME: RICKY LANE BOBO JR ADMINISTRATOR: RICKY L BOBO 1488 SNYDERVILLE ROAD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY ant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfei- After the date of filing said claims, an FISHER, WV 26818-4107 COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA ture Act (Chapter 60A, Article 7 of the West Order of the Court directing forfeiture of LUCAS J. SEE, PROSECUTING Virginia Code, as amended). the seized said property and vesting own- ESTATE NUMBER: 1915 ATTORNEY OF TO: ANY CLAIMANT OF A RIGHT IN ership of said property in the State shall be ESTATE NAME: HARDY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA ON SAID PROPERTY sought. DEBRA JEAN GREENWALT BEHALF OF THE POTOMAC Cadillac, STS 4 Sedan. If you fail to make a claim, thereafter ADMINISTRATRIX: ROXIE L STANLEY HIGHLANDS DRUG AND VIOLENT You have the right to file a claim to the an Order, upon proper hearing shall be 133 JUNIPER RIDGE CRIME TASK FORCE, herein described property on or before entered against said property and against MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-8607 PETITIONER, April 13, 2020, (thirty days after the date your claim for the relief sought in the Peti- VS. of first publication). Any such claim must tion. ESTATE NUMBER: 1916 Cadillac, STS 4 Sedan clearly state the identity of the claimant A copy of said petition can be obtained ESTATE NAME: (VIN: 1G6DU6EV8A0104026); and an address where legal process can from the undersigned Clerk at her office. RALPH HOXIE GREENWALT SR RESPONDENT, be served upon said Claimant. Entered by the Clerk of Said Courts on ADMINISTRATRIX: ROXIE L STANLEY Serve on: The Hardy County Drug Task Force is this the 2 day of March 2020. 133 JUNIIPER RIDGE Joshna Lee Rutherford responsible for the seizure of the respon- Kelly Shockey MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-8607 Potomac Highlands Regional Jail dent property. by: Mary Brennskag CASE NO: 20-P-11 The seizure took place on January 20, Clerk of the Hardy County Circuit Court ESTATE NUMBER: 1897 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR 2020 in Hardy County, West Virginia. 3/11, 3/18 2c ESTATE NAME: FORFEITURE Said property was owned by Joshua STEPHEN LEE HOLBROOK The Object of this suit is to seek an Or- Lee Rutherford and found with controlled ADMINISTRATRIX: der forfeiting the described property pursu- substances. SAMANTHA T HOLBROOK 2000 POWELL DRIVE CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-4215 ESTATE NUMBER: 1910 Old Master ESTATE NAME: GERALD A MARSHALL Continued from page 13 EXECUTOR: 8-0 win. It was the first no-hitter the brackets are unveiled, they will ALBERT NORRIS HUTCHINGS and they ended up seeded at the for WVU since 2002. The early re- quickly show up online at your fa- 443 Q STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001-2443 bottom end of that tie, and will be turns for the baseball team is that vorite sports websites, as well as on ATTORNEY: WILLIAM H BEAN the sixth seed in the Big 12 tourna- the pitching appears to be very TV on ESPN Good luck to the BEAN & BEAN PO DRAWER 30 ment. The reason for the poor tie- good, and possibly deeper than WVU divers who will compete this MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0030 last year. However, it is still pretty weekend in the Zone A NCAA FIDUCIARY COMMISSIONER breaker showing was losing twice LARY D GARRETT to Oklahoma, who won the tie- young and inexperienced overall, Regionals in Morgantown. This PO BOX 510 and whether they can keep it up is the first time WVU has host- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0510 breaker and is the third seed. That means WVU gets a third chance to throughout the season still remains ed an NCAA Diving Zone meet. ESTATE NUMBER: 1914 to be seen. Top placers earn their way to the ESTATE NAME: MINNIE RAMONA MAY try to beat the Sooners on Thurs- ADMINISTRATOR: Notes: The Oklahoma game is NCAA Championships later this day night. RANDALL DEAN JENKINS scheduled for Thursday night at month The gymnastics team lost 3453 MIDDLE COVE ROAD If WVU wins, they will advance MATHIAS, WV 26812-8164 9:00. However, the previous game to Iowa in a close match, but they to the semi-finals on Friday, where is scheduled for 7:00, and it is high- were actually pretty pleased after- ESTATE NUMBER: 1907 a rematch with Baylor is likely. The ESTATE NAME: MILTON LEE MILLER ly unlikely WVU will actually tip wards. They scored season road EXECUTOR: CHARLES M MILLER finals, if they win, are on Saturday, 30 WOODMAN DRIVE at 9. I don t know why the sched- high of 196.175. That is important MATHIAS, WV 26812-8461 and the odds are top-seeded Kan- ule makers haven’t figured this for regional qualifying score, which ATTORNEY: JOYCE E STEWART sas will be the opponent, although 113 WINCHESTER AVE out. It will be on either ESPN or must include away matches. It also MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-1109 Texas Tech could be a dark horse. ESPN2…The semi-final on Friday could indicate they are starting to ESTATE NUMBER: 1909 The baseball team had a good is also set for 9:00, and also faces peak at the right time of the year. ESTATE NAME: ALSTON RAY MONGOLD weekend against a good Mercer the scheduling issue of a 7:00 game They have a quad-match this Fri- ADMINISTRATOR: LESTER L MONGOLD PO BOX 757 squad. They won the series 6-0, prior. It will also be on either ESPN day evening at the Coliseum, and MOOREFIELD, WV 26836-0757 1-3, and 2-1. The rubber game of or ESPN2 The championship then they host the Big 12 Cham- ESTATE NUMBER: 1240 the series was in 11 innings. Ear- game is Saturday at 6:00, and will pionships on March 21, which will ESTATE NAME: ARNOLD FRANCIS RYAN EXECUTRIX: ILA E RYAN lier in the week, four pitchers com- be on ESPN Selection Sunday is feature the #1 ranked team in the 564 TROUT RUN ROAD bined to no-hit Kent State in an this Sunday at 6:00 on CBS. Once country, Oklahoma. JOB WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851- ESTATE NUMBER: 1921 OPENINGS ESTATE NAME: KATHY ELAINE SHELL Bowling News ADMINISTRATOR: JAMES A SHELL 812 ARKANSAW ROAD BAKER, WV 26801-8101 SOUTH BRANCH Eye 158; Madison Sherman 101; Jon Hedrick 220, Richie Burgess • REGISTERED RADIOLOGY POTOMAC LANES Hannah Foltz 87. HIGH SE- 214; (HANDICAP): Jon Hedrick ESTATE NUMBER: 1888 TECHNOLOGIST, full-time, ESTATE NAME: MONDAY MIXED RIES SCRATCH: Jaxson Vet- 256, ROBERT LEE SOUTHERLY Roger Earle 248, Tyler Halter- EXECUTOR: 3/2/2020 ter 402; Ben Thompson 381; Kyle rotating nights. ARRT and WV SCOTT ROBERT SOUTHERLY HIGH GAME SCRATCH: Foltz 373; Lily Eye 385; Madison man 241; 11630 ILLINOIS CHAPEL ROAD HIGH SERIES MEN license required. CT experience preferred, but not PRARIE GROVE, AR 72753- Tony Robinson 300; Cohan Kes- Sherman 283; Hannah Foltz 233. ner 254; Larry Walp 237; Vickie HIGH GAME HANDICAP: Jax- (SCRATCH): Roger Earle 601, required. Apply by 3/23/20. Subscribed and sworn to before me on Bill Kenyon 598, Jon Hedrick 593; 03/02/2020 Myers 197; Sharon Champ 194; son Vetter 214; Mason Redman • EXECUTIVE CHEF, full-time, day shift with GREGORY L ELY (HANDICAP): Jon Hedrick 701, MaKayla Sullivan 192. HIGH SE- 210; Alex Champ 209; Lily Eye Clerk of the Hardy County Commission Bill additional shift and call coverage as needed. This 3/11, 3/18 2c RIES SCRATCH: Tony Robin- 234; Hannah Foltz 189; Madison Kenyon 685, Roger Earle 637; son 722; Cohan Kesner 631; Larry Sherman 185. HIGH SERIES position will manage food service operations, ensure NOTICE OF ANCILLARY FILING HIGH AVERAGE (MEN): WITHOUT ANY ADMINISTRATION OF Walp 630; Sharon Champ 551; HANDICAP: Kyle Foltz 598; Ma- ESTATE Larry Walp 187.33, Roger Earle food safety, be responsible for menu development and Notice is hereby given that a foreign Vickie Myers 540; MaKayla Sulli- son Redman 591; Jaxson Vetter 185.32, Richie Burgess 183.67; will or affidavit has been filed before Hardy van 485. HIGH GAME HANDI- 591; Lily Eye 613; Hannah Foltz implementation, support inventory management and County Commission at 204 Washington HIGH GAME WOMEN Street, Rm. 111, Moorefield, WV 26836. CAP: Tony Robinson 300; Cohan 539; Madison Sherman 535. oversee food preparation. The successful candidate That no appointment or administration (SCRATCH): Dee Anna McDon- Kesner 254; Eric Ketterman 245; is being made pursuant to the provisions ald 195, Emily Stark 190, Tonya must be able to apply nutrition principles, document of law but that a foreign will or affidavit of Brenda Clark 234; Vickie Myers Golden Lanes, Petersburg heirs of the decedent has been filed with Keplinger 184; (HANDICAP): nutrition information and provide support to the Hardy County Commission, and is of 233; MaKayla Sullivan 228. HIGH ODD COUPLES MIXED Emily Stark 230, Kathy McNemar record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office. SERIES HANDICAP: Tony Rob- Any person interested in objecting to LEAGUE 2/25/2020 602, Dee Anna McDonald 219; management for overall operations of dietary the filing of the foreign will or Affidavit or inson 722; Harold Hershey 651; TEAM STANDINGS: Vetter s objecting to the absence of appointment HIGH SERIES WOMEN department. Graduate of culinary program or or administration being made in this state Larry Walp 642; Sharon Champ Guns & Ammo 79 – 29, Termina- (SCRATCH): Dee Anna McDon- must be filed with the County Commission 650; Vickie Myers 648; Brenda within 60 days after the date of the first tors 68 40, Pepsi Kids 64 44, ald 528, Emily Stark 504, Missy equivalent and prior experience is required. Apply by publication or within 30 days of the service Clark 600. Strike Force 63.5 44.5, WELD Earle 491; (HANDICAP): Emily of the notice, whichever is later. If an ob- 3/23/20. jection is not filed timely, the objection is 55 – 53, Misfits 54 – 54, Livin on Stark 624, Kathy McNemar 602, forever barred. SATURDAY YOUTH a Spare 49 59, The Wild Bunch Dee Anna McDonald 597; C ANDIDATES FOR ALL POSITIONS MUST HAVE 1st Publication Date: Wednesday, LEAGUE 2/29/2020 45 – 63, Yokum’s 33 – 75, Traitors HIGH AVERAGE (WOMEN): March 11, 2020 HIGH GAME SCRATCH: 26.5 81.5; Dee Anna McDonald 171.36, Sar- EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE , Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, May 10, 2020 Jaxson Vetter 151; Alex Champ HIGH GAME MEN ah Earle 167.32, Tonya Keplinger COMMUNICATION & COMPUTER SKILLS DECEDENT: 139; Ben Thompson 136; Lily (SCRATCH): Roger Earle 236, 163.61. Health insurance is available to all regular full-time employees. Rodolfo A Ramirez-Rodriguez San Jose, San Rafael de Escazu Paid Annual Leave (PAL) for regular full-time employment is 23 Edificio Spazio Ejecutivo Suite 14 days/year and increases every 5 years until at the end of 30+ years it Costa Rica is a maximum of 38 days/year. PAL can be used after 6 months of FILED BY: Javier I Ramirez-Rodriguez San Jose, San Rafael de Escazu employment. Sick leave for regular full-time employment is Edificio Spazio Ejecutivo Suite 14 Costa Rica accumulated at 1/2 day per month and may be accumulated up to a maximum of 68 days. Sick leave can be used after 6 months of RELATIONSHIP: domiciliary personal representative employment. Subscribed and sworn to before me on March 3, 2020 TO APPLY go to www.grantmemorial.com, GREGORY L ELY Clerk of the Hardy County Commission click resources, opportunities and 3/11, 3/18 2c NOTICE OF ANCILLARY FILING then pick the job you want to apply for. WITHOUT ANY ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE Human Resource Office Notice is hereby given that a foreign will or affidavit has been filed before Hardy County Commission at 204 Washington Grant Memorial Hospital Street, Rm. 111, Moorefield, WV 26836. That no appointment or administration P.O. Box 1019, Petersburg, WV 26847 is being made pursuant to the provisions of law but that a foreign will or affidavit of 304-257-1026 heirs of the decedent has been filed with EOE the Hardy County Commission, and is of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office. Any person interested in objecting to HEALTHY SATURDAY - The first Saturday of the the filing of the foreign will or Affidavit or objecting to the absence of appointment month, from 7 - 9 a.m. in the Administration Hallway. or administration being made in this state must be filed with the County Commission first Thursday, within 60 days after the date of the first CPR CLASSES: Every publication or within 30 days of the service RHI training room, 8 a.m. of the notice, whichever is later. If an ob- jection is not filed timely, the objection is MON/TUES/THURS - 10 to 2. forever barred. GMH Gift Shop: 1st Publication Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 GMH BOARD MEETINGS are the fourth Monday of Claim Deadline Date: Sunday, May 10, 2020 every month at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at GMH.