ESTABLISHED 1845 MOOREFIELD EXAMINER and Hardy County News USPS 362-300 www.moorefieldexaminer.com VOLUME 120 - NUMBER 31 MOOREFIELD, HARDY COUNTY, W.VA., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011 TWO SECTIONS - 16 PAGES 94¢ 16 Plead Guilty to Everyone Got Just a Felony Charges

By Jean A. Flanagan of operating a clandestine drug labo- Moorefield Examiner ratory and one count of conspiracy. Little Bit Barbecued In January, Hardy County Sher- Of the 19 defendants indicted by iff’s Deputies responded to a call for the Hardy County grand jury and ar- a strong chemical odor coming from raigned on June 14, 16 have pleaded a structure in the 1500-block of guilty in Hardy County Circuit Court. North River Road. •John D. Gant, 47, of Mathias, Upon entering the structure, pleaded guilty to one count of manu- deputies found items consistent with facturing a Schedule I controlled sub- those used in the manufacture of stance. meth amphetamine. They evacuated Gant was indicted on one count the building, received and executed a of possession with intent to manufac- search warrant. ture a Schedule I controlled sub- Ludwig could be sentenced to not stance and one county of manufac- less than one year and no more than turing a Schedule I controlled sub- five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or stance. both. On Aug. 16, 2010, Hardy County August Parker, 27, and James Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a Parker Jr., 34, both of Moorefield complaint that Gant was growing pleaded guilty to one count each of marijuana at his Mathias residence. conspiracy to commit an offense Gant consented to a search of his against the state of West Virginia. home and four marijuana plants The Parkers were each indicted were seized. on one count of attempting to oper- The charge carries a sentence of ate a clandestine drug laboratory, not less than one year and no more one count of conspiracy and one than five years in prison, a $15,000 count of exposing children to at- fine or both. tempted meth amphetamine manu- Lynn W. Ludwig Jr., 31, of War- facture. densville pleaded guilty to one count According to court documents, of conspiracy to commit an offense West Virginia State Police and against the state of West Virginia. Moorefield Police assisted the West Ludwig was indicted on one count Continued on page 8 Moorefield Police Dept. Continue Drug Arrests

On July 18, the Moorefield Police common problems associated with Department began yet another inves- drug abuse. tigation concerning an attempted Diorio and Shifflett were ar- prescription forgery at the Judy’s raigned by Hardy County Magis- Drug Store in Moorefield. trates Craig Hose and Shawna Crites. The investigation revealed that Bond was set at $2,500 each pending Renee A. Diorio, age 52, of Mathias, a hearing. and Echo E. Shifflett, age 27 of Lost The Moorefield Police Depart- City, had forged and attempted the ment continues to work for the com- uttering of a forged prescription for a controlled substance. munity and again appreciates the Cooperation with the local drug close cooperation of the local drug Stores and pharmacies are contribut- stores and pharmacies.The commu- ing to a crack down on use of pre- nity should be aware that your local scription drugs within our town. The pharmacist will call to verify your abuse of prescription medication is prescription if anything of a suspi- widespread and is one of the most cious nature is noted. Photo by Jean Flanagan Despite Triple-Digit Temps, Poultry Festival Well Attended Douglass Talks about Participants in the Annual Youth Bar-B-Que Cook off braved the heat and humidity to cook their fowl for the judges. Sixteen young people from Hardy, Hampshire, Grant and Pendleton counties cooked chicken using their own recipes. For more images of Poultry EPA, Food Safety and Week, the Firemen’s Parade and Carnival, see pages 1B and 6B. His Own Retirement Planning Commission Recommends 188 Acres By Jean A. Flanagan Of Agricultural Land be Rezoned to Industrial Moorefield Examiner By Jean A. Flanagan property.” “As close to Moorefield as possi- tions for buffers. “If the County West Virginia Secretary of Agri- Moorefield Examiner Williams originally applied to re- ble,” Oliver replied. Commission approves the zoning culture Gus Douglass stopped by the zone 7.75 acres of land, but at the Kohne said most of the devel- change, they must go to the BZA for Examiner office on Thursday. He The Hardy County Planning Planning Commission’ recommenda- opable land around Moorefield is in a conditional use permit,” he said. was in town for the annual Poultry Commission will recommend to the tion, he revised the request. “When the flood plain and the land being re- Bean said Hardy County was for- Festival, an event he said he looks County Commission a total of 188.87 we presented it to the Planning Com- zoned is not “high grade farm land” tunate to be one of three counties in forward to every year. acres of agricultural land west of mission, they said they didn’t want to but mostly clay. “We need industrial the state to have zoning. “If it weren’t “We’re also celebrating the 100th Moorefield be rezoned for industrial do spot zoning so we increased the land in Hardy County,” Kohne said. for zoning, these people would have anniversary of the West Virginia De- use. The decision came after a public acreage.” Kohne mentioned that industrial just done it and we wouldn’t have any partment of Ag,” he said. hearing held Tuesday, July 26 in the Only one person spoke against land owned by the Hardy County Ru- say about where,” he said. The environment is the main is- Planning Office. the zoning change. James Oliver said ral Development Authority has re- The Planning Commission will sue facing farmers in West Virginia WV Secretary of Agriculture There are a total of four tracts on he didn’t want to spoil the scenic vis- strictive covenants that do not permit present a letter of recommendation today, Douglass said. Gus Douglass either side of Corridor H at Fish tas Corridor H provides. gas storage. to the County Commission during “The feds are totally unreason- plement plans to reduce the quanti- Pond Road. The land is owned by “My wife said we don’t have to go “All of us realize when we make a the Aug. 2 meeting. The County able in their suppositions,” he said. ties of those nutrients being released Renick and Betty Williams. to New England or the Shenandoah change like this it’s hard to find a Commission then has 15 days to “We’ve done water quality tests for into local streams and rivers. Local attorney William Bean, Valley, all we have to do is drive from place that everyone agrees with,” said schedule a public hearing. If the 12 years. Even with the loss of farm First elected to the position in representing United Propane Gas, Wardensville to Baker,” he said. Planning Commission Member and County Commission approves the land, our water is clean.” 1964, Douglass has announced he Inc., appeared before the Planning “There is a scenic overlook right next County Commissioner J. Michael change, United Propane can apply Douglass was referring to the will not run for reelection to a 12th Commission. Bean said United wants to the proposed tract. This change Teets. “It’s called growth, positive for a conditional use permit U.S. Environmental Protection term. “I am 84 years old,” he to place a retail outlet and related would leave little to view. I ask that growth. The day we stop going for- Bean indicated United Propane Agency’s Total Maximum Daily Load laughed. structures, including storage tanks on you preserve our beautiful views.” ward, we go backward and will start wants to begin construction as soon (TMDL) of nitrogen and phospho- Douglass said he is in relatively two acres within a 7.75 acre tract. Planning Commission Member to lose our tax base.” as possible. He said the company, rus. The EPA has ordered states in good health and has seen the fulfill- “We don’t believe it would create Charles Kohne asked Oliver where Assistant Planner David Shields headquartered in Paducah, Ky. the Chesapeake Bay watershed, any hazard to anyone,” Bean said. he would like to see industrial zon- reminded everyone that the Board of would initially create eight new jobs which includes West Virginia, to im- Continued on page 8 “Mr. Williams owns the adjacent ing. Zoning Appeals decided the regula- in the county.

Correction The formal dedication ceremony enger Hunts. Visit the Nature Center Public Meeting records, and social security card to all pick up their schedules from 1 to 3 will be held at 1 p.m. Visitation of the registrations. There were several errors in the for details. The Potomac Valley Conserva- p.m. on Aug. 11. July 20 story entitled “Westfall Place- school will be from noon to 1 p.m. tion District board meeting will be Cunningham House is 2011 Heritage and following the dedication ceremo- Road Closure held on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 Open House Weekend Tile House.” ny until 2:30 p.m. The West Virginia Division of p.m. The meeting will be held at the The Potomac Center, a foster • Construction was started in the Highways advises motorists that USDA Service Center in Moorefield. care agency, will host an Open House mid-1840s. Mathias Homestead Huffman Road (Hampshire County A copy of the agenda will be available on Tuesday, Aug. 9 beginning at 4 • The proceeds from the McCoy The Historic Mathias Homestead Route 220/3) will be closed to three days prior to the meeting and p.m. at the Moorefield Library. Jewelry Auction will benefit the Mc- will be open to the public from 10 through traffic beginning as early as may be obtained at the District of- Come and learn about their pro- Coy Grand Theater. a.m. - 4 p.m. on Aug. 6, 7, 13 and 14; Aug. 1, weather and schedule permit- fice, 500 East Main St., Romney, or grams. • The website for all Heritage Sept. 3, 4, 5, 23, 24, 25. There is no ting and will last approximately two by calling 304-822-5174. The public is Weekend activities cost to visit. The home is located on weeks. invited to attend. MMS Orientation iswww.heritageweekend.com. Route 259 in Mathias. Call 304-897- The closure is located in Pur- Moorefield Middle School will The Examiner regrets the errors. 8700 or visit www.visithardy.com for gitsville where Huffman Road inter- Registration host 6th grade orientation for stu- information. sects US 220. Local traffic may de- • Moorefield Middle School’s dents and parents on Thursday, Aug. MES Dedication tour back onto US 220 by using NEW student registration will be 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MMS. Moorefield Elementary School Lost River State Park Mountain View Road (Hardy Coun- held on Friday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. - Schedules, tours of the building, cordially invites you to join them in The Lost River State Park hosts ty Route 220/1), although no detour 3 p.m. Only those students not cur- school supplies, and door prizes will the dedication of their newly renovat- activities throughout the week, in- signs will be erected. rently enrolled in Hardy County be given. Refreshments will be pro- ed Pre-Kindergarten and Elemen- cluding stories about the Lee House, Contact the District Five Bridge Schools need to register. vided. Please help your child’s transi- tary School on Saturday, Aug. 13, Nature Center activities, a Bug Sa- Engineer at 304-289-2220 with any Parents are asked to bring state is- tion into 6th grade by attending. from noon to 2:30 p.m. fari, Birdwatching and Nature Scav- questions regarding this project. sued birth certificate, immunization Also, 7th and 8th graders may Page 2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Editorial The Valley Echo LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, things. government schemes, like those pro- man who considers the private sector Back in the days when the local power company was called Radio commentator Neil Boortz is 1. Would you rather earn a pay- moted by Barack Obama. You to be the enemy, has astronomically quoted as saying “This is for you check then a welfare check? If the haven’t even started earning a living grown the size and scope of govern- Potomac Edison (the first time), that utility, like many oth- young voters out there who are toying answer is “Yes,” then move on to yet, and you are already $31,871 in ment and believes that earned wealth ers, was very involved as a mover and shaker in the develop- with the idea of voting for Barack question #2. debt. For those of you getting your exists for the purposes of government ment of industry and tourism for the areas it served. Obama in 2012. For many of you, 2. How much of that paycheck degree in Women’s Studies, you will redistribution.” During the Civil War Centennial PE published a tabloid this will be your first election, and if would you like to keep? Never be lucky if you earn that in an entire So tell me again about all that the last election was any indication, thought about that, did you? You year —- make that two! hope and change? newspaper called The Valley Echo which covered the war as voting for Barack Obama is going to might say, “Well I want to keep the It’s even worse for your younger Jeff Moyer if it were being fought one hundred years later. It was a mar- be the “cool” thing to do on campus. whole thing!” Would be nice, but siblings; those around 5 years old right Mathias velous effort to tell the history of events during the War, as Just ask your slightly older peers – the that’s not reality. The government now. By the time they are 45 years old ones who DID vote in the last election has all sorts of plans for your money. they will be responsible for $279,738 * * * * * * * * well as make that information available to those who wanted for Barack Obama by a margin of 3. The harder you work and sacri- of federal debt. Over the next ten to see what had happened 100 years previously. 68% to 30% compared to John Mc- fice to earn more money, do you think years of your life, as you enter the Dear Editor, As far as we remember there was not a lot of argument Cain. Why don’t you ask them how that the government should be able to workforce and perhaps start a family, Thank you for the article on the that worked out for them? Some of take more of that money and redis- our federal debt will double from $9.1 local Korean War Vet. I wasn’t aware over the historic content, so the researcher-writers must have them may have already gone on to tribute it to those who aren’t working trillion to $20.4 trillion. You can of those associations being around. done a pretty good job. They copied news stories as pub- graduate and find a job … but many as hard or at all for that money? thank big government and the failed Myself, I was with the 34 Infantry lished during the war years. Then, at the end of the Centen- of them haven’t. According to the 4. How long do you think you will leadership of Barack Obama. In fact, Regiment of the 24th Division in the nial celebration, bound copies of the Valley Echo were do- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the have to work just to fund the federal right now the economy is creeping early weeks of July 1950. I think we unemployment rate among 20- to 24- government? along at a snail’s growth rate of just arrived there about the 2nd of July nated to each library in the service area. year-olds has gone from 8.2% in 2007 If Barack Obama and big-govern- 1.5%. Recently, the projections for 1950. I know the action was on the We talked to Hardy County librarian Carol Koontz re- to 15.5% in 2010. And while some ment politicians in Washington get future growth have been downgraded 4th of July but I don’t recall all that cently and found that Hardy County’s copies of Valley Echo may be finding jobs, only 65% of their way, we increase the numbers in to about 2.25% for upcoming quar- much. I was wounded on the 20th of those employed say their job actually the moocher class – those dependent ters. If the US keeps this up and av- July in Taejon, South Korea and have had disappeared sometime during the last 50 years. Some- requires a college degree. Those of on government for their very exis- erages a 2.5% growth rate over your no idea of how I was gotten out of one had apparently “borrowed” them and then never re- you getting your degrees in engineer- tence – and fewer in the achiever class lifetime, “you will end up in U.S. his- there. I know it took five days to get turned them. If anyone among our readers comes across a ing, health, business and computer – those who manage to work an pay tory as the generation that improved to the Tokyo Army Hospital. That set of the publications, either loose or bound, we ask that you science may have a better chance. their own way. The more those pro- the least from the time you started to was my first awareness. No idea of For those of you who are majoring in ductive people earn, the more the work to the time you retire” according how I got there or who did it. Medics consider donating them to the Library. Women’s Studies or LGBTQ, you government will seize to fund its redis- to this analysis from the Heritage I assume. This was a collection of papers and history which should may want to make sure your parents tribution efforts. Why? Because Foundation. Sad to say the 34th Regiment did- be included in the library archives. It is shameful that Hardy don’t turn your bedroom into an of- that’s where votes come from – and In America, generation after gen- n’t last too long. It was disbanded on fice or something when you leave for votes create and preserve political eration has worked to become better 30 August 1950 with only 187 men re- County doesn’t have them and it’s also shameful that they school. You’ll be back. In a job mar- power. The more people we have re- than the last in terms of quality of life. maining for service. I believe there did have access to them, but now no longer possess those ket under Barack Obama, you can bet lying on the government, the more Your generation may single-handedly had been over 3,000 men in the regi- original papers. that a degree in Women’s Studies isn’t powerful politicians are in Washing- turn the tide. Your parents may have ment when we went over. Not sure of it better off than you ever will … un- the numbers as we were very short- When you think about it, those books could not have going to get you far at a time when ton. In order to keep that power, employers are hunkering down and they must do one thing: spend more. less you do something about it. Un- handed, as were all division in Japan walked away by themselves. Be nice if they were returned. sitting on their thumbs. You need to But who is going to pay for all of this less you get serious about tackling big at that time. make sure that you are useful. While government spending? That’s an ex- government. Unless you get serious Again, thank you for the article. you are practicing your speaking skills cellent question … you are! You will about electing politicians who value Since, while I was in Korea, I had MY UNBASED OPINION for your Russian major, you may also figure that out soon enough. the private sector and its ability to very little idea of what was going on, want to practice the phrase “do you Americans between the ages of help our country grow. Unless you it’s nice to catch up even at this late get real about these unfunded entitle- date. Alzheimer’s disease. Some folks BY want fries with that?” five and 30 have been dubbed the call it “old timer’s”. Dementia, loss of So as you contemplate the next Debt-Paying Generation. YOU are ments. You can start by re-consider- Bob Slaney memory, particularly as folks grow old- DAVID O. election, I want you to consider a few the ones who are going to pay for big- ing your vote for Barack Obama … a Lost River er. HEISHMAN My Mom was scared to death of “losing her mind”. In fact, far as I GLANCING BACKWARD could tell she was more afraid of devel- oping symptoms of Alzheimer’s than Fifteen Years Ago FROM line...Isaac Weatherholt, 83, Morgan- Seventy-five Years Ago town, died July 24...Melvin Gorman she was of death. As she aged, I know July 31, 1996 MOOREFIELD August 6, 1936 she talked about the disease much Gov. Gaston Caperton awarded Cullers, 55, Deer Park, died July The Moorefield Examiner had in- EXAMINER more than about dying. both Wendell Hester and Jeffrey 27...Paul W. Hartman, 27, Mathias, stalled a new Miehle press that was I’d hate to guess how much money she sent to various organizations, Hester as Distinguished West Vir- ARCHIVES died in an automobile accident in capable of printing 1,800 papers an claiming to be searching for cures. Because she contributed in small ways to ginians. This followed the Gover- Norfolk July 30...Mary Eye Basore, hour and up to 8 columns per page. causes she felt worthwhile, she received untold pounds of mail from charita- nor’s proclamation of Hester Indus- 83, Mathias, died July 27...Evers T. The WPA announced that Hardy tries Week recognizing the jobs and Kessel, 74, Keyser, died July 26. County’s 23 sewing projects started ble organizations, legitimate and fraudulent, all asking for donations. Any Hagerstown, died July 23...Wilmetta envelope displaying the word Alzheimer’s got immediate scrutiny and proba- opportunities brought to the area by Clara Mae Southerly and Charles the previous fall had helped manu- the Hesters. Webster Miller, 93, Wardensville, William Kuykendall were married facture 371,130 garments for distri- bly a five or ten dollar check. died July 23... Harry V. Evans, 51, As she got older, mail volume grew. Computers made gathering, process- Carbon dioxide levels at Moore- July 25. bution to needy families in the state. field Elementary were found to be died July 27 in Arlington. Five hundred visitors had attend- ing and distribution of mailing lists easy. One small donation to starving Rebecca Poling and Roger Stick- Navaho children might bring mailed pleas from twenty downtrodden Ameri- greater than recommended due to Sixty Years Ago ed the closing exercises at the 4-H poor air distribution and lack of fresh ley were married March 20. August 1, 1951 Camp at Haycock Farm. can Native organizations nationwide. Occasionally an answered “pitiful pup- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. py” envelope would begin a new flood of save the animals requests, but those air being drawn in to the facility. 4-H Camp was attended by 112 A. M. Baughman had lost half of Westbrook, a daughter, Lea Adale. found her purse less fertile. Though she married a veterinarian and lived on Social Security announced that campers, 15 teachers and 3 cooks. his barn roof in a severe wind storm our farm for fifty years, she didn’t like animals. checks for SS, SSI and Black Lung Spirit of Camp was George Williams. in Baughman Settlement. “One of the worst things about getting so old is that there’s nobody to re- would be directly deposited in to Forty-five Years Ago 4-H awards went to Helen Grover Mary F. Sulsur had died...the member things with.” Friends from her youth had died before her. Most re- bank accounts. August 3, 1966 (Head), Lois Miller (Heart), Helen youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Noah maining were widely scattered and uncommunicative. Friends and good ac- Margaret P. Wood, 90, Sunnyside Marcia Puffenberger was Teets (Hand) and LaMar Sager Turner had died from eating night- quaintances made later in life were dying around her. Her memories weren’t Retirement Community, died July crowned the 1966 West Virginia (Health). shade berries...Frank Link, Big dying, but friends who might laugh at shared experiences were. 22. She had served as a missionary Poultry Queen. Cpl. C. J. Hamrick released infor- Ridge, had died. She wrote. Trips to town with whoever was driving her almost invariably nurse in China and Brazil...Lester The United Fuel Gas Company mation about new laws. Bicycles had Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Cal- included a stop at the post office for another book of stamps. Her handwrit- Cletus Miller, 80, Penn Laird, VA, began construction on a $668,000 to be equipped with a horn, head- houn, a son. ing, legible, never beautiful, deteriorated as she aged and her inability to hold died July 23...Homer Hose, 70, died pipeline to transport gas from new lights (if ridden at night), brakes, and writing instruments finally ended her efforts. July 24...Eugene Vincent Wolfe, 84, wells in Hardy and Hampshire coun- could not be ridden by more than one Ninety Years Ago I used to tell Mom about a story I’d read about Alzheimer’s disease in Pa- Edinburg, died July 22...Curtis G. ties to the Lost River Compression person. Trucks had to be equipped August 5, 1921 rade magazine section of the Washington Post. The part I remember said that Baker, 82, Wardensville, died July 25. Station where it was to be sold to At- with 2 headlights, brake lights and re- The new prohibition law passed if you just forget where you laid your pencil, you probably don’t have a prob- lantic Seaboard Corp. flectors. Every motor vehicle had to by the last session of the Legislature lem. If you forget how to use your pencil, then you may have a problem. Thirty Years Ago Repairs were continuing on the be equipped with a muffler. Accept- went into effect. No person was to be Mom never forgot how to use her pencil. She just couldn’t physically handle Week of July 29, 1981 Old Fields Church as funds for the able speed limits were based on permitted to have whiskey on his per- it any more. Olivet Cemetery was vandalized restoration were received. The roof weight of trucks. son, even on a fishing trip where I think irrelevance contributed more to Mom’s death at age ninety-six with over 80 monuments tipped over. and foundations were completed in James I. Godlove, Wardensville, deadly snakes were to be found. than anything else. Her mind was still sharp. Her body, weakened by multi- Some were broken and 40 were in the the spring and a new floor was being won the state and regional awards in A new vital statistic law had been ple health problems, though none really significant, left her without strength oldest section of the cemetery. laid. Old records had been found in- the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild passed in the state which said that no to write or sew or cook or create as she’d always done. Rather than carrying Art works of Mrs. Margaret P. cluding a deed, a subscription sheet model car competition. dead could be buried without a per- the load and caring for others, she was now the one being carried. Allen were to be on display at the dated 1811 and a document headed Hannah Stickley Orndorff, mit from the local registrar. The A plain spoken lady of strong opinions, she didn’t always wait to be asked Handley Library Gallery in Winches- “Rules to be observed in school.” Keyser, died July 24. penalty was a fine from one to five before she fired a verbal salvo. I think I inherited some of that from her. As ter. Harry Stuckey, 77, Whitewater, Mary Ludwig and Oliver Heish- dollars. life began to speed by ever faster in the inside lane, her opinions became less WELD Radio celebrated 25 years CA, died July 26. He was a former man were married July 25. The new consolidated school relevant, more strident. I see that happening to me now too. of broadcasting from Fisher. principal at Moorefield High Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hitt, house at Trout Run was progressing. Irrelevance is insidious. At sixty-six, I’m becoming ever more aware of be- Bradley Malcolm, 16, was killed School...Douglas Archer Wirt, 24, a son...to Mr. and Mrs. William Frid- I. M. Heishman and Lafayette ing passed by. Still able to hold my own in most conversations, I find myself in an automobile accident July Waurika, OK, died July 27 in an acci- dle, a son. Funkhouser were doing the carpen- caring less about doing so. Opinions, suggestions and advice based upon 29...Leonard Leldon Shanholtzer, 80, dent while working on the gas ter work. those sixty-six years experience seem less well received now than during years past when my experiences were still shiny new. My Unbased Opinions will likely reflect my changes. I’ll keep my column EXAMINER SAYS name, but I think more and more my writing will transition to rocking chair memories, observations, advice, and story telling with only occasional garru- It’s Fair Time town was about to lose its only gro- our addiction will cost less. Yes, we cuneiform either in an expensive set lous gripes thrown in for spice. I’ll likely be here until total irrelevance over- cery store. Residents raised $50,000 use the computer and yes, we have of books or online. At least, today, takes me. Interesting stories from the Asso- in stock to buy the store’s inventory, members of the family who read we don’t. ciated Press last week. And, they the U. S. Department of Agricul- from Kindles. But we personally prove economic creativity is still out ture’s Rural Development agency don’t want to read for pleasure from It’s Fair Time there. The WV Economic Develop- awarded the city a grant to renovate an electronic book. Maybe it’s age, DEADLINE NOTICE ment Authority is going to buy $22 and purchase equipment, and the but maybe it’s also because we often The Tri-County Fair is going on million in manufacturing equipment store is now located in a city-owned fall asleep reading and our books this week in Petersburg. There’s lots Deadlines for the Moorefield Examiner: from a printing company and then building. have a tendency drop to the floor. to see and do for the whole family. If Legal ads: Friday by noon lease it back to the same company. Whatever works. It’s a lot easier to pick up a book off you are new to the area, it’s good way Quad/Graphics, located in Berkeley the floor than it would be to pick up to find out what 4-H and FFA young- Display advertising, line classified advertising, County, announced plans to upgrade It’s Fair Time pieces of an electronic gadget. A lot sters do with their time and raising its press equipment and create 400 cheaper, too. their farm animals. Vegetables, articles, etc.: Friday by 2:00 p.m. jobs. Why is the state doing this since Jay Simmons sent us a note re- Jay’s note also said a new 21 vol- flowers, pies, livestock, and people all the printer already was going to cently about Amazon.com reporting ume of the University of Chicago’s get exhibited and judged at the Fair. I tems must be in by these times in order to appear in buy/install the equipment? Quad/ in June that digital e-books now out- dictionary of cuneiform writing from There’s entertainment, a parade, the Examiner for the coming week. Graphics won’t have to pay taxes on sell printed books. Good. That ancient Mesopotamia sells for rides, food and fun. And best of all, the manufacturing equipment be- means that the cost of printed books $1,995. On the other hand, it’s online there are people to talk to, exchange cause the state will own it. should go down and since we’re ad- for free. That’s nice, but we really stories with, to learn from and to just ESTABLISHED 1845 Over in North Dakota a small dicted to books in print that means don’t intend to do any research on watch. M OOREFIELD E XAMINER and Hardy County News 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com NEWS BRIEFS Email: E DITORIAL /LEGALS : [email protected] D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] Apple Alley Players are present- from [email protected] or to AA. According to Fitch, these rat- Please bring the Red Cross donor L INE C LASSIFIED A DS : [email protected] ing “Oliver” for the last weekend at by calling 304-957-9334. ing were based on the “state’s consis- card or some form of ID. C IRCULATION : [email protected] Larenim Park near Burlington. Per- ********** tently positive financial operations, ********** S PORTS : [email protected] formances begin at 8 each evening Fifteen bands will offer a variety including the expansion of reserves, The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between Christmas and AAA Fuel Gauge reported last Aug. 4-7. For more information call of bluegrass and country music at the and an ongoing commitment to re- New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid at week that West Virginians saved a Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: $29.00 per year tax the Mineral County Chamber of Five River Camp Ground in Parsons ducing long-term liabilities”. This included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $33.00 per year tax included elsewhere in Hardy Commerce at 304-788-2513. Aug. 4-6. The annual Pickin’ in Par- will positively impact water and waste penny at the pump paying an average Co. with Post Offices out of Hardy Co. $35.00 per year tax included for elsewhere in West $3.696. In a reverse, in Hardy Coun- Virginia. $40.00 per year outside West Virginia. There will be a $6.00 charge to change ********** sons Bluegrass Festival is a family water projects as well as certain types subscription address to out of state. Three-month, six-month, and nine-month subscriptions A variety of Civil War events have event. For more information call of economic development ventures. ty the average price of a gallon of reg- also available. $35.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. been announced at locations around 304-478-3515. ********** ular gasoline jumped from $3.53 to $50.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition & Print Edition. the state. The Battle of Laurel Hill ********** The American Red Cross Blood- $3.69. Across the state prices ranged POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Reenactment, Aug. 5-7 at Belington; In July Fitch Ratings raised its mobile will be at the Moorefield Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 from a high at Martinsburg at $3.796 the Battle at Carnifex Ferry, Sept. 10- rating on West Virginia’s general ob- Church of the Brethren on Friday, to a low of $3.608 at Parkersburg. In Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association 11 at Summersville; Huntersville His- ligation debt outstanding from AA to Aug. 12 from 2 until 7 p.m. The goal Hardy County gas prices were $3.69 THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER torical Tradition, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at AA+. Fitch also raised its rating on is 45. Donors must be 17 years old, OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY at Sheetz, as well as Wardensville and Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; General Manager: Marlinton; To Be or Not to Be a the outstanding appropriation- meet height and weight require- James O. Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; Staff: Kathy Bobo, Tara Booth, Carolyn State, Oct. 24 at Independence Hall backed debt of the WV Economic ments, and be in reasonably good Mathias. Regular gas was $3.79 in Burge, Lisa Duan, Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Diane Hypes, Mike Mallow, Sharon Martin, Faye in Wheeling. Development Authority and the health. All blood types are needed, Baker Staley, Peggy Wratchford. More information is available School Building Authority from AA- especially O negative and O positive. ********** MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - Page 3 News Kids Brave the Heat for Their Own Relay For Life

By Jean A. Flanagan all day long. for a Cure (with telephone poles). Even the so they have a great time here,” Zirk said. also make a poster of our children and their Moorefield Examiner This year’s Mini Relay was held on Thurs- infants participated with the center’s veteran “This was a total community effort. Local Relay to be displayed there.” day, July 21. caregiver, and a cancer survivor herself, Ollie businesses donated every ounce of food we It’s just like the regular Relay for Life. The “Most of these children have a relative Mongold, pushing one of the buggies. had today.” The Relay for Life of the Potomac Valley participants come together in teams, pick a who has battled cancer, so they know about This year the children released balloons The menu included pizza, hot dogs, fresh will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, theme and collect sponsorships. They walk the disease,” said Charlene Zirk, director of with the HCCC name, address and phone corn-on-the-cob, watermelon and cantaloupe. around a track and have fun activities. They’re the HCCC. “This makes them feel like they number. “Hopefully, we’ll get some back,” With prolific amounts of sunscreen and Aug. 14 from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. at Petersburg just a bit smaller than those who participate in are doing something to fight it.” Zirk said. water slides and wading pools to stay cool, the High School’s Football Field, adjacent to the the typical Relay for Life. With inspirational music in the back- After the walk, the kids played carnival HCCC spent the day having fun and raising For the past three years, the Hardy Coun- ground, the children walked around the track games like Duck Pond, Leap Frog and the money for cancer research. Tri-County Fairgrounds. For information con- ty Child Care Center has hosted its own Mini behind the posters of their theme - No Clown- Prize Wheel. There was face-painting and the “Part of what we teach the children is to tact Dana Keplinger at 304-668-1108 or visit Relay for Life. The children in each class, even ing Around, Find a Cure - Busy Bees Buzzing children were treated to several bouncy toys, give something back to the community,” Zirk the infants, chose a theme, raise funds, walk for a Cure - Hopping for a Cure (with frogs) - including a water slide. “Some of these chil- said. “So every year, we contribute what we’ve the website www.relayforlife.org/potomacval around the track and have lots of fun and food Revving Up for a Cure (with cars) and Calling dren don’t get to go to the carnival or the fair, collected here to the real Relay for Life. We leywv.

EHEMS Students Learn Math Leaders Gather for And Reading Through Music By Erin Miller dle School, has taken the lead not In this program students are Women Making Change Special to Moorefield Examiner only in developing the program at given the opportunity to read and One hundred women in Hardy around the idea of holding an event give those in attendance a chance to the school but also teaching the write music on specially designed In the 2011 school year, East program to the students. County have been identified for a where women leaders can meet their meet other leaders they might not keyboards and then organize the first-of-its-kind social networking counterparts. encounter in everyday endeavors. Hardy Early Middle School re- Funkhouser, who learned of the music via a provided laptop com- ceived a new music technology pro- program through a professional de- event set for Aug. 9: Women Making Eastern WV Community and “Many studies have been done puter. Funding for the equipment gram lab that is designed to help velopment seminar she attended, is Change. Technical College, Frontier Commu- outlining the important roles that students grow not only their musi- one of only five teachers in the was provided by the W.Va. Depart- What is “Women Making nications, Franklin American Mort- women play in creating strong com- cal abilities but also their critical state on this W.Va. team task force. ment of Education. Change?” It’s a evening of network- gage Co, the R.E. Fisher Co. and the munities, but there are often barriers thinking, mathematics, reading and “Every student in the building In the future, Funkhouser says ing and refreshments that will give Hardy County Chamber recently to their participation, including find- language skills. uses the lab,” Funkhouser ex- she sees the possibility of expand- the many women of influence in mailed personal invitations to those ing programs or partners to help de- Jingle All the Way Home is a plained, “but it was originally based ing the program to other areas of Hardy County a chance to get to county leaders, inviting them to a so- velop an idea,” said Tracey Ratliff, project-based learning program for the sixth, seventh and eighth the county. know each other and strengthen their cial networking event and thanking HCC president. “We hope this event Hardy County connections. them for their contributions to posi- will give women in Hardy County a that uses digital media in place of graders.” “I wrote my thesis on the corre- textbooks. The program, which was estab- In 2010, a Hardy County Cham- tive changes in our community. chance to make new connections.” lation between music and math,” ber column in the Moorefield Exam- The casual event will be held at If you have received an invitation Students were required to pro- lished through the W.Va. Depart- Funkhouser said. “We are using duce a three-minute original com- ment of Education, is part of an ini- iner identified a handful of these the Guest House in Lost River. to the WMC social networking event, many different things within the mercial for television. They created tiative in the state to support pro- women for their roles in leadership Women from all sectors of the coun- or if you have a question, please con- the product, composed the music gram-based learning. program that are great for the stu- positions throughout the county. ty have been identified – non-profit, tact Alecia Sirk at the Hardy County and lyrics and wrote a persuasive “Programs like this are de- dents. It helps with reading, lan- Since that time, five forward-thinking business, entertainment, health care, Chamber of Commerce by calling script. signed to offer hands-on alterna- guage arts, learning arts, math, all sponsors have banded together community service and more – to 304-530-1786. Ann Funkhouser, the music tives to book-based learning,” the major things we focus on in our teacher at East Hardy Early Mid- Funkhouser said. schools.” Pilgrim’s Pride Expands Chicken Recall (AP) - A voluntary recall of thou- classifies listeriosis as a serious infec- Service announced the recall of two Grant, Hampshire Post Offices sands of pounds of ready-to-eat tion that primarily affects older of the company’s products Thursday. chicken was expanded over concerns adults, pregnant women, newborns, The first was nearly 400 pounds of that the meat could be contaminated and adults with weakened immune Fully-Cooked Grilled Chicken with bacteria that can cause food poi- systems. Breast Fillets with Rib Meat made at Among Those That May Close soning. Pilgrim’s Pride spokesman Gary Pilgrim’s plant in Waco, Texas, and Colorado-based Pilgrim’s Pride Rhodes said Wednesday that he was- By Harry R. Weber list. There are no Post Offices in the mail. distributed through Columbus, Ohio. said Tuesday the recall now includes n’t aware of any illnesses related to Also recalled was nearly 11,000 Associated Press Hardy County slated for closure. The Postal Service said Tuesday about 7,000 pounds of Pilgrim’s Pride the recall. pounds of Sweet Georgia Brand Ful- Only six other states - Texas, Brand Fully Cooked Chicken Breast The newly recalled product was space in local stores, libraries and ly-Cooked Breaded White Chicken CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Illinois, Nuggets that were shipped to 57 Dol- sold in two-pound bags and carries government offices may be used to Nuggets Shaped Patties produced at The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to Iowa and Missouri - have more lar General Market stores in West the best-by date of June 2, 2012, and review more than 3,600 local of- outlets under consideration for offer postal services in some areas Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, Ohio, UPC number 77013 16224. It was Pilgrim’s plant in Mount Pleasant fices, branches and stations around possible closure than West Vir- where post offices are ultimately Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida produced in the Pilgrim’s plant in and sent to distribution centers in the country for possible closure in- ginia. closed. and Alabama. Mount Pleasant, Texas. Pilgrim’s offi- New Jersey and Texas. The problem was discovered dur- cludes 150 in West Virginia. The Postal Service continues to U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, a West The recall began last week over cials say the company is working The Bayard Post Office in look for ways to cut costs. It has fears that more than five tons of closely with Dollar General to locate ing on-site internal testing at each Virginia Democrat, says the an- Grant County and the Capon been losing money as customers ready-to-eat chicken was potentially all of the recalled product. plant. Springs, Points and Green Spring use the Internet in increasing num- nouncement is more bad news for tainted by Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Department of Agricul- Consumers can contact Pilgrim’s in Hampshire County are on the bers to do business instead of using businesses and residents. The Center for Disease Control ture’s Food Safety and Inspection at 1-800-321-1470. Page 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Obituaries

OBITUARIES AGE IN ACTION August 8 - 13, 2011 Tuesday, Aug. 9 - Arm Chair Yo- WV Bureau of Senior Services and day-Friday, please call the Moore- Mathias, Moorefield, ga, 11:15; Senior Shopping, 1:00 Upper Potomac AAA, local govern- field Nutrition Site by 9:30 a.m. at Wardensville (Home Delivered) Wednesday, Aug. 10 - ment, donations and memorial con- 304-530-2256. Nutrition Sites Thursday, Aug. 11 - Arm Chair tributions. •Farmers Market Coupons: We Monday, Aug. 8 - Meatballs over Yoga, 11:15; Bowling, 1:00 •The Moorefield Senior Center are out of Farmers Market Coupons rice w/gravy, peas & carrots, apple Friday, Aug. 12 - Bible Study, has Ensure. It is available by the case If you did not get yours, call and give rings 11:15 (24 cans), half case (12 cans) or six us your name and phone number and Tuesday, Aug. 9 - Sausage gravy REMINDERS pack. Flavors available are strawber- if we get anymore in, we will call you. over biscuit, taters, mixed veggies, •Anyone wishing to pick up a ry, chocolate, butter pecan plus and You will need identification to get the plums meal at the Mathias Nutrition Site, vanilla. Call the center for the price. coupons. If you are picking up Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Birthday please call by 9:30 a.m. and for the •The Moorefield Seniors are coupons for someone, you will need Meal: salisbury steak, mashed pota- Moorefield Nutrition Site, please call making dried potato necklaces to written permission from them. toes/gravy, buttered corn, pears by 10:00 a.m. Due to the availability sell. If you would like to see them, DONATIONS Thursday, Aug. 11 - Cook’s of food, substitutions are sometimes come by the Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Those making donations were Choice necessary. Anyone under the age of Monday - Friday. Ben Mathias, Jim Weeks, Betty Friday, Aug. 12 - Tomato Soup, 60 is welcome to come and eat with •Medicare Part-D: If you need Wilkins, Lona Sherman, Jean Sites, turkey and cheese sandwich, crack- us and there is a cost. If you are age help with Medicare Part-D, call the Charlie Hefner, Geraldine Hefner, ers, fruit 60 or older and live in the Moore- Senior Center at 304-530-2256. Open Lola Crider, Mary Wolfe, Polly and WILLIAM CONWAY “BILL” CHRISTOPHER BROOK HEDRICK Mathias Site field, Rig, Fisher, Frosty Hollow, enrollment starts October 15, 2011 - Bennie Miller, Sandy Barr, Mike TURNER Closed on Fridays Christopher Brook Hedrick, age Fort Run, or Old Fields areas and December 7, 2011 for 2012 Plans. Stump, Ida Staggs, Carl Wratchford, William Conway “Bill” Turner, ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD would like to come into the Senior You can come in around the middle Zetta Shanholtz, Cathy Crites, WV age 78, of Moorefield, W. Va., passed 23, of Petersburg, W. Va., died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Ruby SENIOR CENTER Center for lunch and/or activities, of September to check the plans. Call Poultry Association, WV Depart- this life on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at •Starting in August, Arm Chair and need a ride, please call us at 304- for an appointment. ment of Agriculture, Pilgrims Pride, his residence. Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W. Va . Yoga at the Senior Center on Tues- 530-2256 and the van will pick you •Wardensville Home Delivered Moorefield Church of the Brethren, He was born on February 3, 1933 day and Thursday at 11:15. Dona- up. Please call by 10:00 a.m. Meals: If you are not receiving a reg- Pastor Dan Howard, Food Lion, and in Moorefield, W. Va., and was the He was born April 22, 1988 in Pe- tersburg, W. Va., and was the son of tions accepted. •HCCOA receives funding from ular Home Delivered Meal and you the Moorefield Examiner. Donations son of the late Homer Carr Turner Monday, Aug. 8 - federal and state entities including want to get a meal on any day, Mon- are greatly appreciated. and Mary Virginia Cole Turner. Brook Junior Hedrick and Debora Mr. Turner was preceded in death (Sites) Hedrick of Petersburg, W. Va. by a daughter, Victoria Turner; a son, He was preceded in death by his Timothy Turner; and three sisters, paternal grandparents, Brook and Ida Hedrick. News from the Sperrys Run Community Molly Jones, Louise Method and Geneva Wooden. Chris graduated from Petersburg MRS. OLIVER HEISHMAN John D. Sager who had major sur- He is survived by a daughter, High School in 2006. He was active has been taken to their home in has suffered a stroke and is hospital- Sperrys Run, July 29, 2011-Our gery in Winchester Medical Center Kimberly Turner Brown of Waynes- with the Grant and Hardy County Florida for treatment of a pacemaker ized there. family hosted a celebration at Sperrys on July 14 and remains a patient boro, Va.; three sisters, Josephine Little League Programs. He attended problem. At last report he was doing A co-ed bridal shower was held Potomac State College and West Vir- Run UM Church on Sunday, July 24 there. some better. Max, our love and for Allison Zacherl and Brian Heish- Harvey of Moorefield, Sara Lee in honor of Oliver and my 60th Wed- Terry and Lisa Basye, Morgan Allen of Cumberland, Md., and Em- ginia University. He was a member of prayers are with you! man at the home of Roger and Mary ding Anniversary. Over 80 relatives and Wyatt and Pat Basye are spend- Catherine Ludwig, Karen Bow- ma R. Shelton of Columbus, Ohio; Gordon Chapel United Methodist Ann Heishman, Wardensville, on and friends attended and shared the ing a week in Orlando, Florida where man and Elaine Mathias attended seven grandchildren; six great-grand- Church and Landes Ruritan Club. Saturday evening. A large crowd of He is survived by his parents, day with us. We thank each of you for Morgan is a member of West Vir- the funeral service for Catherine’s children; and a host of nieces and family and friends enjoyed an Brook Junior and Debora Hedrick of your presence, cards, gifts, love and ginia Wild Softball Team that is par- brother-in-law, Mervin (Tom) High nephews. evening of fun. Petersburg, W. Va.; maternal grand- friendship in all the years we have ticipating in a tournament there and at Purgitsville, on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Turner was retired from the Betty Ludwig had cataract sur- parents, Judy Helmick of Petersburg, shared. We were married on July 25, at last report were winning games. Deepest sympathy is extended to all United States Navy and was a mem- gery on her other eye in Petersburg W. Va., Robert Carl Sites and Rose of 1951 in Lost River Methodist Church Congratulations. his loved ones. ber of the Moorefield VFW and last Thursday and is doing well. Riverton, W. Va.; three sisters, by Rev. R. J. Chenoweth, Jr. We learned that Max Long be- Get well wishes and prayers for American Legion. Colin Heishman, Stafford, Va., is Heather Adams and husband Dave Get well wishes and prayers for came ill at their home in Canada and Gary Bowers, Fernley, Nevada, who He was also a member of the As- of Petersburg, WV, Amy Smith and spending a month with his grandpar- bury United Methodist Church in husband Mark of Moorefield, W. ents, Roger and Mary Ann Heish- Moorefield. Va., Stephanie Whetzel and hus- man. A funeral service was conducted band Billy of Petersburg, W. Va.; two Arkansaw Community News at the Elmore Funeral Home on Sat- nephews and five nieces. urday, July 30, 2011 with Pastor Re- Funeral services were conducted BEATRICE BENNETT Please continue to pray for Misty Brennskag, son of Aleta and Joe becca L. Bennett and Pastor Rebecca Sunday at the Schaeffer Funeral Arkansaw, July 27, 2011-We have I N M EMORY OF O UR D AD McDermott, who was injured in a ve- Brennskag and Kristopher Ryan S. VanStavern officiating. Burial was Home with Rev. Rita G. Beeman of- another hot and humid day facing us. hicle accident and is paralyzed. We Kerr, son of Anita and Jeff Kerr, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Moore- ficiating. Interment was in South Air conditioners and fans are most Delmer L. are praying for a miracle. We want to Wardensville, who were named to he field, W. Va., where military graveside Branch Valley Memorials Gardens, welcome. remember and pray for all those suf- Dean’s List at Shepherd University. rites were accorded by the United Petersburg, W. Va. On Wednesday, June 8, the East States Navy and the Petersburg VFW fering and those ill. The Ice Cream Social was well at- Kesner Memorials may be made to Gor- Hardy Early Middle School held Get well wishes to Lee Green of Post 6454 Honor Guard. tended last Saturday. Thanks to all th don Chapel United Methodist their 8th grade graduation and pro- Pennsylvania, who recently found out Happy 76 Birthday, Dad Memorials may be made to the who helped and supported the social. Church, PO Box 644, Petersburg, motion ceremony. Gena Heishman he has a brain tumor. He is related to Asbury United Methodist Church, The A.C.A. and Arkansaw CEOS WV 26847 or Landes Ruritan Club, was among those graduating. She al- Christina Yost of our area. c/o Margaret Redman, 127 West Club held a joint meeting on July 13, HC 32, Box 222 Petersburg, WV so received the “President’s Academ- Aleta Brennskag and Bobby Mo- Our lives are not the Brighton Avenue, Moorefield, WV to prepare plans for Heritage Week- 26847 or the Hedrick Family, HC 32, ic Excellence Award”. Those attend- ton visited Verdie Mongold last week 26836. end. same without you, Box 177, Petersburg, WV 26847. ing from the family were: Gene, at the home of her daughter, Made- Arrangements were under the di- Funeral arrangements were un- Myra and Kristin Heishman, Lillian Our deepest sympathy to the fam- Now you’re spending line Carr, in Bergton, Va. ily of Sylvanus “Bink” Carr, Jr., who rection of the Elmore Funeral Home, der the direction of the Schaeffer Fu- (Tharp) Daniels, Julie, Hope and Ja- Vacation Bible School will be held your birthday in heaven. Moorefield, W. Va. passed away July 14, after being ill for neral Home, Petersburg, W. Va. cob Sowers. Our congratulations to Monday-Friday, Aug. 8 - 12, at 6:00 We want to say we love Gena, also to Kristin Heishman was some time. Special sympathy to his p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church. All wife, the former Bernice “Wright” declared one of the top 3 accelerated children of the area are welcome to you and miss you, readers in her third grade class. Carr and children, especially Kristie Your Family Service Addresses for attend. Stump. Nancy and Roger Walker, War- Children’s Day will be held on densville, honored Virginia (Sit) Aug. 14, with a program by the chil- Soldiers Serving Overseas Smith with breakfast on Saturday, Ju- dren and a covered dish dinner will Epiphany of the Lord ly 2, in observance of her 87th birth- follow. A-1C William J. Whetzel Note: If any of the overseas sol- day. What a nice gesture. Congratulations to Justin Catholic Church PSC 80 Box 15702 diers have returned home, please call Rig APO, AP 96367 the office to have their name re- Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV Assembly of moved from the list or if you would GMH REPORT 304-434-2547 Cpl. Walters, Albert R. like to add a name to the list, please God Church TF 1-20 1st COB send the information to the Examin- ADMISSIONS Saturday Evening 6 PM Rev. Brad Taylor Camp ISA APO AE 09815 er office. Florence Grimes, Moorefield Sunday Mass 8:00 AM DISCHARGES • Sunday Morning CPL Derek Jonese Hieskell Smith, Fisher; George Service at 10 a.m. CLB 8 SUPT CO Hedrick, Moorefield; Eva Kesner, • Sunday Night UNIT 73763 Burlington FPO AE 09510-3763 Service at 6 p.m. • Wednesday Night John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his Sgt Hyre Jeffrey P ROVIDENCE ROVIDENCE B APTIST APTIST C HURCH HURCH Service at 7:00 p.m. 127th QM Co. 352nd CSSB 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith New Life Tabernacle only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should JBB Iraq APO AE 09391 Moorefield, WV not perish, but have everlasting life. 10 Queens Drive Meeting at 2141 N. River Rd., God Inspiring Word. Rig, WV 26836 (304) 434-2073 Bean Settlement • 10:30 AM www.rigassemblyofgod.org T Bible Baptist Church Moorefield h d ! 304-591-6607 e w o r l h o e w Frosty Hollow Road A Family Friendly Fellowship l e g o s p e e w h o l Assembly of God l t o t h Fisher, WV Sunday Morning Service Sunday School: 10:00 AM 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service Moorefield Seventh-day Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 PM Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Free! 6:30 P.M. Children’s Church All Services Pastor Doyle A. Patch ( 304) 434-2350 Wednesday Night Service Adventist Church Call if you need transportation 6:30 P.M. 1-1/2 miles West on new Vision Tests 139 Chipley Lane Trough Road, Moorefield section of Corridor H Moorefield, WV 26836 Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. Thank You Thurs. , August 4 Phone 304-703-2202 (304) 538-6055 Worship – 11:00 a.m. The family of Sylvanus “Bink” Carr wish to extend Pastor: Eugene Whetzel Wardensville “Come celebrate All services English & Español heartfelt thanks for the expressions of sympathy during A member of the United Pentecostal the loss of our husband and father. Words cannot express Pharmacy the presence of the Lord” 304-538-3309 Church International how the visits, cards, food, flowers and phone calls were appreciated. A special thanks to the Moorefield Volunteer 11 AM – 2 PM Fire Co. and the US Navy Honor Guard for their tributes. Walnut Grove “We Work For Those Who Love and Remember” We also want to thank the Believer’s Victory Center for the Thurs., August 18 Church of the Brethren Granite • Marble • Bronze wonderful meal and support, the Walnut Grove Women’s Judy’s Drug Store Fellowship for the wonderful meal following the service. Rt. 55 East, Moorefield W.A. Hartman Fraley Funeral Home, Pastor Donald Knotts for the Moorefield beautiful service, Ray and Randy Wilson for mowing. 11 AM – 1 PM Sunday School 10 a.m. Memorials, L.L.C. A very special thank you to the staff of Heartland of Keyser Church Service 11 a.m. and to Valleri Greist for their loving care. May God IMPERISHABLE 540-434-2573 • 459 Noll Drive continue to bless and keep you. Pastor Donnie Knotts (Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center) 1-877-371-9928 MEMORials Bernice Car, Mark Carr, Sheila Dyche, Kristie Stump, 1-800-788-5194 Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 Glenda Parsons and Families Everyone Welcome! BRANCH: E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 • 434-293-2570 Megan Stair—301-268-8109

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS ENGAGEMENTS Thursday, August 4 7:30 p.m., Moorefield Presbyterian Post 6454 Petersburg, WV. Social * * * * * * * * * Rohrbaugh/Thorne Free Vision Test, Wardensville Church, S. Main St., Moorefield, hour, 6 p.m.; dinner and meeting, 7 Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Ralph and Glenna Thorne of Pharmacy, 11 A.M. -2 P.M., Anwar WV. For information, call Gary at p.m. For more information call 304- (open meetings to everyone) 8:00 - Moorefield, W.Va., are announcing Eye Center, 1-800-788-5194; Megan 304-530-4957. 257-4417. 9:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic the engagement of their son, Zach Stair, 301-268-8109. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Church, Grant St., Petersburg, WV. Thorne to Melissa Rohrbaugh, Thursday, August 18 AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Potomac Highlands Ladies For information call Gary at 304-530- daughter of Fred and Roberta “Bob- Free Vision Test, Judy’s Drug Catholic Church, Grant St., Peters- Shrine Club meets the second 4957. bie” Rohrbaugh, of Westerville, Store, Moorefield, 11 A.M.-1 P.M., burg. Wednesday of each month, Grant Every Friday Ohio. County Senior Center, Petersburg, Anwar Eye Center, 1-800-788-5194; Every Wednesday AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Need- Zach is a 2008 graduate of 6:00 p.m. For more information call Megan Stair, 301-268-8109. Open Community Lunch, Em- more Meetings Group, Baker Moorefield High School and em- Every Sunday 304-749-7288 or 304-434-7075. manuel Episcopal Church, corner of Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55. ployed at Central Contracting of St. AA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., (CS), Winchester Ave., and South Fork, Every Thursday Albans, W.Va. Every Saturday Gimmee 12 Steps Group, Baker Rd, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Be our AA Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Moore- Melissa is a 2000 graduate of AA Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Lost Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55 guest for good food, good fellowship, field Presbyterian Church Westernville South, Ohio, and is em- Every Monday to visit with your neighbors or to * * * * * * * * * River Grill, Rt. 259. ployed at Dasco Home Medical in AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Moore- meet and greet new friends. Narcotics Anonymous meeting, * * * * * * * * Westerville, Ohio. field Presbyterian Church Every Wednesday Night Asbury Methodist Church Fellow- AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Grove St. Melissa Rohrbaugh A September 18, 2011 wedding is * * * * * * * * * AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lost Riv- ship Hall, Alleghany St., Moorefield, United Methodist Church, Peters- Zach Thorne planned. Al-Anon meeting at the Capon er United Methodist Church For 7 to 8 p.m. burg. Bridge United Methodist Church more information, call 304-897-6187. Zacherl/Heishman (corner of Route 50 and Cold Stream Second Wednesdays Road) meets every Monday at 7:00 Hardy County Rod & Gun Club Heishman to Allison Leigh Zacherl, p.m. For additional information, meeting, 7:00 p.m. All members Emlenton, Penn. contact Clyde DeWitt at 304-874- urged to attend. Guests are welcome. Heishman is a 1988 graduate of 4291. * * * * * * * * James Wood High School, Winches- Every Tuesday Potomac Highlands Shrine Club ter, Va. On May 8, 2008, Heishman Narcotics Anonymous meeting, regular meetings are the second retired from the United States Ma- (open meetings to everyone), 6:30 - Wednesday of each month at V.F.W. rine Corps with 20 years of honorable The following events happened service. Mr. Heishman is currently on these dates in West Virginia histo- employed by the Department of WIC AUGUST SCHEDULE ry. To read more about West Vir- Homeland Security. ginia’s people, places, history, arts, Zacherl is a 1994 graduate of Al- WIC offers nutrition education sired. Petersburg WIC Clinic, Hospi- science and culture, go to legheny Clarion Valley High School, and healthy foods to pregnant, breast tal Drive, is open Mondays 8 a.m. to www.wvencyclopedia.org. Foxburg, Pa., a 1996 graduate of feeding, and postpartum women, in- 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and August 3, 1897: Fire destroyed Clarion University, Clarion, Pa., and fants and children under the age of 5. Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on much of downtown Lewisburg. The a 2004 graduate of Wheeling Jesuit Please phone 304-538-3382. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. town rebuilt and became the hub of Allison Leigh Zacherl University, Wheeling, W.Va. Zacherl Hardy County WIC Clinic. Wil- with the following exceptions: one of the state’s major farming ar- Brian Heishman is employed by the Department of son Plaza (now on the first floor), 712 Monday, August 1 - Open 8 a.m. eas and a center for education and Justice. North Main St., Suite 105, Moore- to 4 p.m. only Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Heishman the arts. An October 2, 2011 wedding is field, WV, meets on Tuesdays and WIC is an Equal Opportunity of Wardensville, W.Va., announce the August 3, 1907: Harley Orrin planned. Fridays in August, 9:00 - 2:45. Provider. engagement of their son, Brian Staggers Sr. was born in Keyser. Stag- Hardy County participants can gers served in the U.S. House of Rep- receive services in Petersburg, if de- UPLICATE D resentatives for 32 years, longer than any other West Virginian. Mill Island 4-H Club BRIDGE August 4, 1824: John Jay Jackson A Howell game was played on Ju- Jr. was born near Parkersburg. Jack- Don Chafin ly 27 with 5 1/2 tables in play in the Thank You son was a prominent judge who be- in Huntington. As sheriff of Logan South Branch Duplicate Bridge Club came notorious among those trying May and June Report County, Chafin was a bitter foe of I would like to thank held at the Hardy County Public Li- to organize labor unions in West Vir- union organizers and, with financial Justin Henry, Reporter the doctors, nurses, brary. There were eleven pairs play- ginia. He blocked an effort by Moth- 4:00 p.m. at support from coal companies, used Our May meeting was called to and all the persons ing 24 boards with an average match- er Jones and United Mine Workers Mountain his many deputies to keep labor or- order by President, Jacob Henry, who assisted me. point score of 54. leaders to organize the miners of Meadow ganizers out of the county. who led the Pledge of Allegiance. I appreciate the many Overall winners were Bruce northern West Virginia. Farms, bring a The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Happy Birthday was sung to our May covered dish. cards, telephone calls Leslie and Bill Kline, 70; John Childs August 4, 1897: Musician developed by the West Virginia Hu- birthday members and Noah Carr, Older 4-H and your personal and Bill Long, 69; Lary Garrett and William Jennings ‘‘Billy’’ Cox was camp was to be visits while I was in born near Charleston. Cox, known as manities Council, is an interactive secretary, read minutes from our George Ours, 66; Rachael Welton held on June the ‘‘Dixie Songbird,’’ ranked as one reference site showcasing West Vir- March meeting. Our club made East- RMH and Pendleton and Bill Fisher, 64; and Jim Kelly and 13-17, and of West Virginia’s premier country ginia’s history, culture, and people. e- er cards and were- delivered to the Manor. Your acts of Fernando Indacochea, 57. younger camp, June 20-24, Mini kindness were The bridge club meets each music vocalists and songwriters dur- WV is free of charge and available to E.A. Hawse Nursing Home on April anyone with access to a computer 10. Frozen food orders were due on clover day was June 22. The next appreciated. Wednesday at the library at 7:00 p.m. ing the 1930s. meeting was to be held at Brighton and Internet connection. For more May 3, pickup date was May 18, 11-l August 7, 1893: Parsons became Park, at 6:30 p.m. and theme was Pets information contact the West Vir- p.m., at the Moorefield Town Park. Kathy Dasher the county seat of Tucker County. on Parade. ginia Humanities Council, 1310 Parsons was named for Ward Par- Project workshop was held on May Our June meeting was called to T HANK Y OU sons, a prominent resident and the Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25, 6-8 p.m., at the church. Our fish- We would like to thank order by President, Jacob Henry, largest landholder. 25301; (304) 346-8500; or visit ing trip was planned for June 18, at who led the Pledge of Allegiance. everyone for the cards, August 9, 1954: Don Chafin died www.wvencyclopedia.org. Noah Carr, secretary, read minutes food, visits, and prayers from our May meeting. This meeting during the loss of was our annual Pets on Parade, each our wife and mother, A P P Y 6 0 T H member brought their pets and gave Nelda Ruth Constable. H Our “Sissy” is turning a report on them. We had dogs, cats, Anthony Andrews G A N N I V We would also like to thank D I N E R S and ducks. Our fishing trip was held E D A R Fraley Funeral Home for W Y on June 18, at Mountain Meadows their thoughtfulness in Farm at 4:00 p.m. with a picnic for preparing her service and our members and their families. Prizes were given out to each mem- the Winchester Medical ber for the first trout each one Center for their excellent caught. 4-H project books are due to care and attention. David Smith, leader, on July 8, from Sincerely, 7 th grade student at 7-9 p.m. during our pool party. 4-H Clarence Constable Moorefield Middle School projects are due to Brenda Smith on and Family July 27 at Brighton from 6-8 p.m. Won county-wide 2nd place & Oliver and Mary Member’s door prize was won by 2nd place at state for the Noah Simpkins. Heish m a n Our next first meeting of the year FFA tractor driving competition. will be held on September 9, 2011 at Andrew is the son of Rich & Corrie Andrews, July 25, 1951 Happy Birthday August 3 6:30 p.m. at the Moorefield Presbyte- and grandson of Monte & Jeanne Riggleman. Love, Your Family! rian Church fellowship hall.

To the love of my life… C ard S howers 90 th Birthday Happy 25 th Anniversary 50 th Wedding on August 2 Anniversary Card Shower Looking forward to August 12 James & Eleanor the next 25. Heishman for Michelle & Delmas Hose 126 Big Ridge Road Baker, WV 26801 Beulah 90 th Birthday Card Shower Bowman BACK TO SCHOOL August 20 on August 14 Bertie Branson 12650 SR 259 7951 SR 259 Lost River, WV 26810 Mathias, WV 26812 Saturday, August 6 8:00 AM until ? New Life Apostolic Church Rt. 259, Mathias, WV Questions? Call 304-897-5460 on August 2 Michelle & Delmas Hose

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Those Who Served Our Country World War II Navy/Army/Air Force Veteran Guarl Stewart

Photo by Diane Hypes

Editor’s Note: This is the forty-first watchman. Guarl attended school in calls, “we were taking off and the two weeks later he was discharged. in a series of articles about World War Maryland for two years before enlist- plane got away from us and I remem- He went back to Wardensville, but II Veterans living in and around Hardy ing in the Navy in Baltimore at the ber saying, ‘Lord save me’ as the wing still couldn’t find a job so he went to County. Army/Navy Center on September 21, of the plane hit the bank. We finally Baltimore and worked on tug boats. 1942. got the plane off the ground and the Eventually, Guarl ended up in By Diane S. Hypes He was immediately sent to boot pilot said to me, ‘we may have lost Harrisonburg, Va. working at the Moorefield Examiner camp at the Great Lakes Training the tail wheel with that bump against Swift Poultry plant. “I was walking Center in Chicago. “When I first saw the bank.’ We didn’t lose the tail down the street one day,” he said, World War II Navy/Army/Air all the food on the table I thought I wheel but we did lose a lot of paint “and I ran into the Sergeant who had Force Veteran, Guarl Stewart, yes, he was in heaven, but then,” he laughs, off the wing,” Guarl said. enlisted me in the Army. He asked was in all three branches of the serv- “I was introduced to the Drill Ser- “In December 1945 our squadron me where I was working and when I ice. He not only has that distinction, geant. I looked really young, and broke up and we shipped out from told him, he told me that was a stink- but another very interesting note in then when I first met the Chief Petty Dutch Harbor on a VS49, or what ing job. He said I should take the his service to this country is that the Officer, he took one look at my baby was called a Visual Scout and flew to test to get in the Air Force so I went Navy literally gave him the name, face and said, ‘now they’re sending Seattle. We were then assigned to to the Harrisonburg office, took the Guarl, which he uses today, and me babies, but you know the Navy Jacksonville, Fla. By that time we had test and passed it. I was sent to Mar- which is on all of his service papers doesn’t furnish the diapers.’ That was been overseas for seventeen months. tinsburg, W. Va. to be sworn in, and and records since he first enlisted in my introduction to the Navy.” After a 45 day leave plus 30 days of then to Bolling Field in Washington, the Navy. Basic Training took four weeks annual leave, which I spent in War- DC where I got my orders. I volun- When Garland, his actual birth with one week of KP duty, and then densville, I went back to Jacksonville teered for Korea, and for Radio name, went to the Navy recruiting of- and was assigned to the Naval Air School but my orders came in for Ko- Photo by Diane Hypes his unit received one week of Basic Mary and Guarl Stewart pictured with “Bucky” fice to enlist, he was just seventeen Leave. However, it was during this Station where I worked in gun repair. rea, where I was assigned to Aviation years old. The recruiter asked him his time that his Unit’s plane disap- It was close to the end of the war and Ordinance, before I got into Radio he took a marksmanship instructor married four times. In his marriage name, he told them it was Garland. peared with all of their records, so course. After completing that he to Bessie Combs he had two children, “So what do they call you?” he was they had to stay in Chicago until their taught an Ordinance Class until a son who was stillborn and another asked. He tells him that people call records could be redone. About a 1954. son, Arnold Stewart, who was killed him Garl. However, when the re- month later they were sent to the When the Air Force Academy in Vietnam. They were divorced after cruitment officer wrote Garl, he Naval Air Station at Saufley Field in took over that base he was trans- twenty-six years of marriage. He then spelled it Guarl, and this simple act Jacksonville, Fla. and were assigned ferred to Nellis Air Force Base in Las married Lena Dieterman from South of adding one letter changed forever to work on small bi-planes which Vegas, staying there until 1955. Carolina, who died five months after how his name would be spelled, and were the planes the Navy used to At this point Guarl got out of the they were married. While he was Garland Stewart became Guarl train their Navy Cadets. “You started Air Force, but had thirty days to working for Civil Service he met and Stewart. these planes,” Guarl said, “by a crank reenlist if he wanted to. He came married Emily Cunningham. They Guarl, who was born on July 29, which was located beside the motor. I back to Wardensville and there were were married for twenty-one years 1925 in Rio, WV, is a tall good look- was so short that I had to jump in the still no jobs so he went to Alexandria, when she died of a stroke. ing man, who naturally displays a air each time to get a hold of the Va. and reenlisted in the Air Force. On October 8, 1996, Guarl met stern look on his handsome face. crank so I could turn it. It was quite He was sent to Andrews Air Force Mary Heishman from Wardensville, However, under that formidable a workout for me when I had to start base, and because there was no place widow of Boyd Heishman. Mary look, is a wonderful fun loving per- a plane.” available in Aviation Ordinance, he knew of Guarl, but did not meet him sonality that loves a good laugh. Guarl’s Aviation Ordinance Unit became what is now called an MP until she found a coon dog of his that and worked in the arms room. He When I get ready to take his picture was then sent to Bearing Field in Al- had become lost. The dog was re- worked there until 1959 and then for this article, he gives me that auto- abama for about a year for advanced turned to Guarl, and his sister told took a French plane to Izmar, matic stern look and says, “don’t ask training after which they went by him he should take Mary a piece of Turkey. In Turkey he became a Cus- me to smile.” I say to him that’s fine train to Seattle where they boarded pie for finding his dog. He did as his toms Inspector, a job that he had for by me, and then proceed to take a the USS Aleutian to sail to Adak, in sister suggested and Guarl and Mary number of pictures of him, his wife, the Aleutian Islands, where the Army sixteen months. It was now 1961. Guarl said that he was in Turkey have been together ever since. They Mary, and his very best friend, Bucky, was preparing an invasion. “The were married on June 8, 2002. a fun loving Chihuahua, whose happy when Francis Gary Powers’ U-2 spy Japanese had an invasion fleet in Mary attended school in War- face smiles enough for the both of plane was shot down in Russia, which Adak,” Guarl said, “but when the densville until the ninth grade and them. put his unit under alert for a couple Army did invade that area the Japan- then married Boyd in 1948. They had Guarl was born into the Russell of weeks. ese had vanished. been married for 48 years when he Stewart and Nettie Wilson Stewart “We made a trip around the After Turkey, Guarl was sent to died January 9, 1996. They had three family of six children, and is now the Aleutian Islands and then went to Lackland Air Force Base in San An- children, Diane Evans, who lives in only surviving member of his family. Dutch Harbor near Alaska where we tonio, Texas where he worked in a Augusta, Donnie Heishman, of War- His father worked as a laborer wher- stayed for several months. Being an gun shop and on the firing range, a densville, Peggy Laffolett of Star Tan- ever he could find work. Guarl at- aviation ordinance unit, we worked job he had until 1965 when he trans- nery, Va., plus ten grandchildren. tended several one room schools, with weapons and guns and flew as ferred back to Andrews Air Force Mary and Guarl’s life has been an first in Baughman Settlement, then Radio Gunners doing submarine pa- Base near Washington DC. He Baker, Wardensville, and finally at trol. We flew on an OS2U Kingfisher, worked there on the firing range and exciting experience for both of them. Camp Branch, a school in Need- a two seater plane, looking for Japan- in small arms until he retired in 1966. They both love to travel and in the After retiring Guarl went back to nine years they have been married more. ese submarines. We had four air we were supposed to be assigned to school so I was sent to California and San Francisco and worked for two have travelled to England, Russia, Because there were no jobs in the craft, thirteen pilots plus crew mem- San Diego but that was cancelled and had to wait there for three months years in an ABC whiskey store as a Sweden, Panama Canal, Holland,, area, his father moved the family to bers, and we did our own mainte- instead we were sent to Jacksonville for orders to go to Japan.” salesman and eventually became the Ellicott, Maryland, in Baltimore nance,” Guarl said. again where we worked in aircraft or- Newfoundland, St. Thomas, and St. He was pulled off the ship two manager. He then went to work for County, where he worked as a night On one of those flights Guarl re- dinance. Martin. They both love cruises and times before he eventually shipped the Civil Service working as a jet en- “I got real lucky one day when I plan on doing many more. out to Tokyo. This was the 450 2nd gine mechanic until he got his twenty was supposed to go to Guantanamo As I finished the interview with Bomb Wing Unit and when they fi- year pin. Bay”, Guarl said. “The pilot and I Guarl I remark that I had never in- nally got to Tokyo they had to wait a Guarl’s personal life has been as were strapped in and ready to take terviewed a World War II Veteran few days before taking a night train to varied as was his career. He has been off when an officer with a brief case Southern Japan. “We arrived during who had been in three different came aboard and said to me ‘sorry the day,” Guarl said, “and that night branches of the service. So I ask son I have to bump you.’ I said OK we caught a flight to Korea. When we Guarl jokingly why he also didn’t en- and got off the plane, and off they got off the plane in Korea, the first list in the Marines, and I am not sur- flew into the wild blue yonder never sound we heard was an ammunition prised when he tells me that one day to be heard of or seen again. The dump blowing up. We all hit the tar- when he was walking down the street plane was never recovered and the mac fast. That night we stayed in he saw a Marine recruiter standing two men were never found.” tents and it poured down rain all beside a sign that said, “The Marines Guard was discharged on July 26, night. When I awoke in the morning Need a Few Good Men.” He goes 1946, three days before his twenty- the water was up to the edge of my up to the recruiter, who asked him if first birthday. He came back to War- bed, and it was a little cool. There he was interested in joining the densville and married a girl named were a lot of expletives coming from Marines? Guarl smiles and tells him, Bessie Combs. He couldn’t find a job the men as we all waded into the wa- “no I think I’m over qualified.” so he did odd jobs until 1948 and ter to get our boots on and go to It would be an understatement to then decided to go to Charlottesville, breakfast. After a few months in Ko- say that Guarl’s life has been ordi- Va. where he joined the Army. He rea we went to Meho, Japan where nary. He has looked for and sought was sent to Fort Jackson, S.C. for we took over a gun cleaning shop. out the extraordinary in life. Despite training and then to Fort Dix, N.J. for Our job was to pull the guns, mostly that natural stern look he wears on more training. He finally ended up 20 and 50 mm guns, out of the planes, his face much of the time, Guarl has at Camp Pickett, Va. where he be- clean them up, and put them back. a wonderful sense of humor, and his came a truck driver for the Army One B-26 plane we took the guns out adventuresome personality has left and, also worked as the Base taxi of had 26 holes in it.” no stone unturned in pursuing his driver, and as Guarl says, “I drove the Guarl was in Korea until 1953. dreams. So his last comment to me big wigs around.” When Camp Pick- Eventually, he was sent back to was what I would call ‘pure Guarl’. ett was deactivated he was assigned Japan, and then went by ship to San He said, “When I die and get to the to the Heavy Tank Battalion at Fort Francisco, a trip which took twenty- Pearly Gates, I just hope I don’t have Campbell, Ky. He was stationed eight days. From San Francisco he there until April of 1950, and then his went to MacDill Air Force base in to salute, click my heels, or recite the pay rate was cut by $12 a month. Tampa, Fla. staying there for a few 10th commandment.” And, that They told us that anyone who lost months before going to Lowry Air statement came from the man who Guarl’s son, Arnold, who was money could apply for a discharge so Force Base in Denver, Colo. where requested that I not ask him to smile killed in Vietnam. when I took his picture. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - Page 7 THE HARDY HERITAGE

Last week I detailed from various BY before. This colony, all numbered cured. sources the migration of a Hardy and all told, amounted to about one When they reached the New De- County preacher, Rev. David Badg- HAROLD D. hundred and fifty-four souls. They sign, they could not procure houses S EE O UR L ISTINGS ! ley with a group numbering some 154 GARBER crossed the mountains in wagons, on to receive them, and they were hud- Visit our website: www.LostRiverRealEstate.com on a mass exodus to Illinois. To do pack horses, and on foot to Morgan- dled together to the great injury of justice to the story I quote from an town, on the Monongahela River. their health. In fact, provisions were Or call 304-897-6971 appendix to Dr. Emmert F. Bit- Here they waited some time for their not plenty. The Indian War had only David A. Rudich, Broker , Tim Ramsey, Realtor ® , tinger’s ALLEGHENY PAS- boats to be finished. At last, in May, ceased a year or two before, and the Ann Morgan, Realtor ® , Dan Reichard, Realtor ® SAGE—Churches and Families West they set sail down the rivers to the inhabitants had not raised much sup- 8079 SR 259, Suite B, Lost River, WV 26810 Marva District Church of the land of promise—Illinois. After a port for themselves or the immi- trials and tragedies which beset the Adjacent to Lost River Grill Brethren 1752-1990, pp. 799-800. long, tiresome, and exposed voyage grants. At any rate, such was the mor- He gives a very lucid description pioneers in this Allegheny passage of down the rivers, they landed at Fort tality that even the burying of the of why early “Dunkards” were likely early times is indeed remarkable. As Massac on the Ohio River. The flat dead was scarcely attended to. part of this migration of “Baptists” we pass today across the land in air boats or broad horses, as they were The graveyard of 1797 may yet be from Hardy County, Virginia, and conditioned automobiles on non- sometimes called in derision, were seen at the New Design which will then quotes John Reynolds’ account stop interstate highways, it is well to not covered and the families in them cause the observer to shudder at the of the fortunes of the New Design remember the tremendous amount were exposed to the inclemency of mortality and consequent distress of colony in The Pioneer History of Illi- of suffering, courage, and persever- the weather and the heat of a sum- that day. Scarcely a family of all these nois, Chicago: Fergus Printing Co., ance by which our forbears made this mer sun. immigrants but had to mourn the loss 1887, 235ffr. great land habitable. The quotation This year, 1797, was uncommonly of one or more of its number. Many Bittinger introduces the Illinois from Mr. Reynolds is presented with wet and the streams between Ohio of the families were almost entirely history in this fashion: only slight editorial modifications. and Kaskaskia were all out of the extinct, leaving perhaps a few help- “The following description by Mr. ‘An efficient and enterprising banks and swimming. It rained al- less children to grieve over the loss of Reynolds is presented because of its colony of American immigrated from most every day and the roads be- their parents, brothers, and sisters. relevance to the history of the South Hardy County, Virginia, and settled tween Kaskaskia and Massac were At this time, there were no means of Branch Dunker Congregation. Al- at the New Design, Illinois, in 1797. literally covered with water and the relief for this distress in the country though Brethren are not mentioned, This was the largest and most flour- mud was almost impassable. This except kind and benevolent hearts. it is well known that numerous ishing company of farmers, mechan- colony fixed up their wagons, horses, The country was healthy after this Brethren as well as ‘Baptists’ partici- ics, and laborers that ever came to and all things for the New Design, year, and the immigrants who were pated in this migration. The large Illinois at or before that day. Illinois, and left Massac. They were not swept off soon did well. number of people which left the val- A year or so before 1797, David detained in this wilderness of mud Scarcely at any time or in any ley in 1797 was a major factor which Badgley and Leonard Carr came out and water for almost a month—ex- country will be found so many moral, brought about the decline of the to explore the country. Daniel posed to almost a vertical sun over honest, and laborious citizens, to the South Branch Church. Stookey, Abraham Eyeman, Mr. their heads and positive mud and wa- number of this colony, as the immi- Mr. Reynolds’ comments regard- Whetstone, and Abraham Stookey ter under their feet. gration from Hardy County to the ing the high qualities of character also explored the country before the It must be recollected that at this New Design. The names Carr, and morality possessed by the mi- colony settled in Illinois. These ex- time not a house stood between Stookey, Eyeman, Shook, Mitchell, grants imply the presence of strong plorers came from the South Branch Kaskaskia and Massac. They rafted Clark, Badgley, Teter, Miller and oth- family, community, and religious life of the Potomac, Hardy County, Vir- the creeks and at last reached civi- ers will be recognized as the heads of in the community of origin. Only ginia, on horseback and examine the lization and contemplated relief; but families of this colony, whose descen- such conditions are capable of instill- country thoroughly. They remained woefully were they disappointed. dants at this day are numerous and ing and maintaining the religious and in the country most of the summer, They were halted at Kaskaskia and respectable. social traits enumerated by Mr. and Rev. David Badgley frequently the New Design with all the good This colony introduced into the Reynolds. Much of the credit for the preached. Mr. Stookey and others feelings peculiarly incident to the pi- country an orderly and moral influ- quality of the settlers is due to the in- crossed the Mississippi at St. Louis in oneers; but a tempest of the most ence which did great service to the fluence of the ‘winsome Dunkers’ 1796, and gave that French village, direful calamity was gathering to previous inhabitants. The emigrants and their strong family life. Of the country around it, and the com- burst upon their devoted heads. Al- from Virginia attended strictly and course, those of other religious per- mandant a passing notice. most one-half of this cheerful and honestly to business and not only im- suasion were involved in the migra- This exploring party decided on flourishing colony died during the proved the country, but their exam- tion. making Illinois their home for life., first summer and fall of their arrival. ple also improved the people. They Since the Brethren were baptists They returned to Virginia and re- This mortality is almost unprece- were the first who raised sheep to any in practice, and Mr. Reynolds kindly ported the facts of their discoveries dented in any country or under any number and manufactured the wool avoided the use of the unflattering to their neighbors and friends. This circumstances. A most malignant into clothes. They turned their atten- term, ‘Dunkers,’ we may suppose whole colony then mustered up and fever prevailed which was supposed tion to the culture of wheat and that he meant to include the commenced a long and arduous jour- to be contagious. This prevented the raised a surplus for market. They al- Brethren migrants under the desig- ney, at that day, for the Far-West. people from paying that kind atten- so encouraged the breed of horses nation of ‘Baptists.’ It is said that Solomon Shook and tion to the sick which they needed. and cattle and raised a great number The following description of the Mr. Borer came to Illinois the year Scarcely a physician could be pro- themselves.’”

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Mtn en in memory of Ethel S. Bean & ism operative Scott Harvath is target- New Non-Fiction & Bios The Real Girl Next Door by Denise views, surr. by woods, pastures on cul-de-sac. Feat. thermo-pane tilt-in windows, central vac, secur ity- Mary Susan Bean by Polly & William ed as an American deemed too dan- A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard – Richards – Richards offers an up- flood lights, CAC, heat pump, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, HW floors in LR & den, roofed front porch & Long. gerous to live. Dugard recounts, in her own words, close and personal look at her most Granite by Susan Butcher – given A Chesapeake Shores Christmas roofed rear patio w/adj. built-in work rm/shop, “stand-up” crawl space. MBR w/walk-in closet & FB. her story of being kidnapped on June intimate battle scars and the lessons in memory of Miss Mary Susan Bean by Sherryl Woods – Mick and Megan Dbl closets 2nd & 3rd BR. Eat-in kitchen. Laundry room w/util. sink & storage. Conveys: Self-cleanin g 10, 1991 when she was 11 years old. she’s learned as she’s healed and by Polly & William Long. O’Brien finally make plans to walk stove, S/S refrigerator, DW, disposal, W&D, & Jotul wood stove. Dale Evans Rogers: Her Story of grown. 500 Deer Hunting Tips: Strategies, down the aisle, but not everyone is as Life and Love by Dale Evans Rogers CONTACT: MR. HOFFMANN 304-257-6401 The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Techniques & Methods by Bill Vaznis happy about the upcoming wedding – Dale recounts how God’s grace en- Interior Photos: http://www.owners.com/WV/Petersburg/34-Meadow-Rdg-Lot-47/MMA7215/ Friendship and Survival on Mount – given in memory of Tom Kuyk- as they are. There’s a good chance abled her to find hope on less than endall by Carol & Dorman Mongold. complications will keep this reunited happy trails, such as her rocky rise to Rainier by Jim Davidson – On June The Complete Guide to Freshwater couple from ever saying “I do.” stardom in Hollywood’s golden era, 21, 1992, Davidson and his best Fishing by Creative Publishing Inter- Unsaid by Neil Abramson – Hele- the tragic deaths of three of her chil- friend, Mike Price, summited Mount national – given in memory of Tom na Colden, a veterinarian who has dren, and recently, her grueling reha- Rainier and on their descent tragedy Kuykendall by his friends at the just died of breast cancer, is forced to bilitation from her stroke. She also struck. Tied together, the two men Moorefield Post Office. witness the rapid emotional deterio- lovingly pays tribute to Roy Rogers, fell 80 feet into a crevasse, with Price The Complete Guide to Hunting by ration of her lawyer husband David. with whom she shared almost fifty- dying instantly. Now Davidson shares Gary Lewis – given in memory of Through his court case, all the one years of marriage. his story of survival and renewal. Wayne Coby by Carol & Dorman threads of Helena’s life entwine and Mongold. explode. The Complete Vegetable & Herb The One Who Waits for Me by Lori Gardener by Karan Davis Cutler – Copeland – In North Carolina, in the W.Va. Gets Access to given in memory of Scott Ruddle by months following the Civil War, three The Mongold Gang. women find a sense of possibility and National Online Network the hope of love. Summer Reading Trust by Janet Dailey – With the (AP) - Students and researchers ation with the West Virginia Higher Program Reminder! two-million-dollar reward for the across West Virginia now have access Education Policy Commission. If you signed up for the Summer safe return of Ann Montgomery, who to advanced resources through a na- The network can be shared with Reading Program at the Moorefield was kidnapped long ago, about to ex- tional online network. the state’s undergraduate higher edu- or Baker library, participated, and pire, R. J. Bannon, agreeing to take Marshall University officials say cation institutions, community and want to end the program by attend- on this cold case, believes that talent- the state can now access Internet2. technical colleges, K-12 community, ing the pool party on August 11th, ed local artist Erin Randall is Ann— The national networking consortium state and local governments, health then make sure to get your permis- a discovery that brings a legacy a lies provides high-speed bandwidth to care facilities, libraries and museums, sion form filled out and returned to and deception to a shocking climax the research and education commu- and other partners. the Baker library by August 5th or Dick Francis’s Gamble by Felix nity across the country. The universi- The project was funded by a Na- the Moorefield library by August 6th. Francis – As he struggles to come to ty sponsored the initiative in cooper- tional Science Foundation grant. W.Va.’s Credit Rating Upgraded

(AP) - West Virginia’s credit rat- The higher bond rating means ing has been upgraded, meaning it that government agencies, including will be easier for the state to finance county school boards, will be able to projects. borrow money to finance projects at Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin lower interest rates. said Friday that Fitch Ratings has The ratings agency says West Vir- raised the state’s rating on general ginia emerged from the recession in a obligation debt to “AA+” from “AA”. The rating on outstanding appropria- strong financial position. It cited the tion-backed debt of the state Eco- state’s longstanding efforts to address nomic Development Authority and financial challenges and the use of School Building Authority also was surpluses to build up reserves and re- raised to “AA” from “AA-”. duce pension liabilities. RESA 8 Offers EMT-B Class

RESA 8 will offer an EMT-B, 128 materials. Hours Program starting Aug. 14. To register online, visit Classes will meet Sundays and Mon- www.resa8.org. For more informa- days from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the tion contact Dave Plume by phone at Michael Medical Building on Lee 304-267-3595, ext. 112, or by e-mail Street in Moorefield. Dixie Bean and [email protected] Dave Pratt will be the instructors. To learn more about RESA 8’s This course is provided through a educational programs in Berkeley, cooperative effort of Eastern West Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Virginia Community & Technical Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton College and RESA 8. counties, call 304-267-3595 or visit There is a tuition fee and fees for their website resa8.org. Look for Back to School Info in the Aug. 10 Edition of the Moorefield Examiner Page 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Farmers Worry about Effect of Cuts By Mary Clare Jalonick as part of a deficit-reduction deal. ture money: direct payments, which Associated Press Farmers say they know they will pay farmers regardless of the crop have to take a hit, but they fear too they grow; crop insurance, which (AP) - Farmers are rushing to many cuts could lead to sharp de- helps farmers in the event of losses; save the government subsidies creases in crop prices, sending farm- they’ve enjoyed for years. ers back into a 1980s-era farm crisis. and conservation money, which pays Lawmakers want to cut $30 bil- Negotiators in the budget talks farmers to protect environmentally lion or more in agriculture spending are looking at three pots of agricul- sensitive land. Appliance Rebates Still Open to W.Va. Residents (AP) - West Virginia residents of Environmental Protection. online rebate but never mailed in the who replaced older appliances with The rebates are for washers, dish- proper paperwork. Others who ap- energy-efficient models in the past washers and refrigerators bought af- plied didn’t meet eligibility require- year can still apply for mail-in rebates ter June 17, 2010. Rebates are no ments. through a state program. longer available for freezers and About $20,000 in rebates are room air conditioners. The available rebates are $75 for Hardy County Well Represented available through the program ad- The funds became available be- washers, $50 and $75 for dishwashers ministered by the state Department cause some customers completed an and $100 for refrigerators. At Texaco Country Showdown 16 Plead Guilty The Texaco Country Showdown performers a chance to launch their Fortune (former tenor for the Statler Continued from page 1 pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor •Joshua J. Garrison, 23, of Au- sponsored by The Tri-County Fair professional music careers. The Brothers) who recorded with Shelton Virginia Department of Heath and charge of domestic battery. gusta, pleaded guilty to the misde- and Radio Station WELD will be County Showdown begins each on his latest album. Shelton is also an Human Resources with an anony- Jackson was indicted on one meanor charge of the unlawful taking held on Wednesday evening of the spring with over 450 local talent con- ICM (Inspirational Country Music) mous referral that the Parkers were count of malicious assault. of a vehicle. Fair, Aug. 3, immediately following tests throughout the US. The winner New Artist of the Year nominee, and manufacturing meth amphetamine in In January, Hardy County Garrison was indicted on one the parade or at 8 p.m., which ever of the Tri County Fair contest will ad- ICGMA (International Country their home. Deputies responded to a call at count of grand larceny. comes last. The contest this year vance to the state contest in Parkers- Gospel Music Association) Male James Parker consented to a Grant Memorial Hospital. A male Court documents show that should prove to be very entertaining burg, on Friday, Aug. 19. Horizon and Crossover Artist nomi- “safety check” of the residence and victim said he had been cut by his Moorefield Police responded to a call with 10 of the best talent acts from The Tri-County Fair is excited to nee. State Police found items consistent girlfriend. The victim received stitch- of a stolen vehicle on Nov. 9, 2010. the area. be a part of this type of competition. Another added feature will be with the manufacture of meth am- es to close his wounds. The victim reported his 1991 Competing will be individuals, As part of the evening festivities, Lisa Meadows with the show Virginia phetamine. Jackson could receive a sentence Aerostar van was stolen from the Pil- Iris Hawk, Shana Bowers, D.J. Glen Shelton will be singing during Dreams, which airs on WHSV-TV The Parkers could each be sen- of 12 months in the regional jail, a grim’s Pride parking lot. Bosley, Rubalina Miller, Tyler Brad- judging breaks. Shelton has worked each Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. tenced to not more than one year and $500 fine or both. On Nov. 10, the 911 Center ad- field, Chris Lee, Travis Minnick and with many Nashville recording artists Lisa is familiar to many people in the no more than five years in prison, a Jack C. Burner, 49, of Moorefield vised MPD that Garrison was seen Taylor Stickley, duets, John Baniak since 1995, and he won the Colgate area and has been a back-up singer $10,000 fine or both. pleaded guilty to one county of oper- acting suspiciously around the stolen and Eddie Keplinger and Daryl Dun- Country Showdown in 2002. His first for John Schneider and Ben “Coot- Prosecuting Attorney Lucas See ating a clandestine drug laboratory vehicle. Police went to Garrison’s res- smore and Cynthia Berg. national radio release was a self-writ- er” Jones both of “The Dukes of said the exposure charges were and one count of exposing a child to idence and were told he left with pot The Showdown is designed to ten Top 40 hit on the country charts Hazzard” TV show and has opened dropped because the Parkers were the attempted manufacture of meth plants and a meth lab, going in an un- find the most promising country mu- in 2004. He as continued to work shows for Kenny Chesney and Neil not actually making meth ampheta- amphetamine. known direction. sic talent in America and give these with well-known artist such as Jimmy McCoy. mine when they were arrested. “We Burner was indicted on one count On Dec. 15, Garrison turned him- couldn’t prove that the kids were ac- of delivery of a Schedule II con- self in on a probation violation. The tually there when they were making trolled substance, in addition to the vehicle has not been recovered. meth,” he said. above charges. Garrison could be sentenced to • Paul J. Snyder, 48, of Fisher, Court documents show that on not more than six months in the re- pleaded guilty to one count of oper- Feb. 6, Hardy County Deputies made gional jail, a $500 fine or both. ating a clandestine drug laboratory. a controlled purchase of meth am- • Ashley N. Boucher, 23, of Pe- Snyder was indicted on one count phetamine on Fort Run Road. Fol- tersburg, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of pseudo ephedrine lowing the purchase, the deputies ob- of breaking and entering. with the intent to manufacture meth tained and executed a search war- Boucher was indicted on one amphetamine, two counts of conspir- rant. They found items consistent count of breaking and entering and acy, one count of operating a clan- with the manufacture of meth am- one count of petit larceny. destine drug laboratory and one phetamine. Burner’s 2-year-old According to court documents, count of delivery of a Schedule II granddaughter lived in the house on May 25, Moorefield Police re- controlled substance. with him. sponded to a call of a burglary at the Court documents show on April Burner could receive a sentence Good Times Lounge. The owner said 14, Hardy County Sheriff’s Deputies of not less than two years and not approximately $240 was removed received information that Snyder was more than 10 years, a $5,000 fine or and a video surveillance system val- manufacturing meth amphetamine. both on the first charge and not less ued at $500 was damaged. The deputies requested and executed than one and not more than five Police recovered marked bills at a search warrant and found items years, a $10,000 fine or both on the the Sheetz gas station. Video surveil- consistent with the manufacture of second charge. lance at Sheetz showed a female the drug. Deputies also searched lo- Perry Diorio, 52, of Mathias, matching Boucher’s description ex- cal pharmacy logs which showed Sny- pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor changing marked bills for unmarked der purchased 22 packages of over- count of petit larceny. money. the-counter medicine which con- Diorio was indicted on one count Boucher could receive a sentence tained pseudo ephedrine. of grand larceny. of not less than one year and no more Snyder could be sentenced to not Count documents show that on than 10 years in prison. less than two years and no more than June 25, 2010, West Virginia State Bradford Deetz, 29, of Fisher, 10 years in prison, a $25,000 fine or Police responded to a report that a pleaded guilty to one count of driving both. backhoe was stolen. under the influence, third offense. David A. Adkins, 27, of Moore- Sometime later, police arrested He could be sentenced to not more field pleaded guilty to one count of Diorio on an unrelated warrant. Dur- than one year and no more than manufacture of a Schedule I con- ing a conversation with the defen- three years in prison and a $3,000 - trolled substance dant’s wife, she said she saw him driv- $5,000 fine. Adkins was indicted on two ing a backhoe. Michael Fairfax, 49, of Moore- counts of possession with intent to Diorio could receive a sentence field pleaded guilty to one count of deliver a Schedule I controlled sub- not to exceed one year in the region- failure to register as a sex offender. stance and one count of the manufac- al jail, a $2,500 fine or both. He could face no less than one year ture of a Schedule I controlled sub- Justin Foltz, 28, of Baker pleaded and no more than five years in prison. stance. guilty to one count of the misde- Jesse R. Phillips, 45, who was Pictured Dr. Aimee Keplinger , Sidney Bergdoll , According to court documents, meanor charge of petit larceny. homeless at the time of his arrest, Krena Bergdoll and Jessica Pratt Hardy County Sheriff’s Deputies re- Foltz was indicted on one count pleaded guilty to one count of failure The dental office of Drs. Barr, Thorne & Keplinger, DDS, Inc. is pleased to ceived a complaint that marijuana of breaking and entering and one to register as a sex offender. He could was being grown in a residence on count of petit larceny. face not less than one year and no announce that Dr. Aimee Keplinger , a new dental associate , is joining the practice . Leisure Lane. A female at the resi- Court records show that in Febru- more than five years in prison. A native of Petersburg , Dr. Keplinger is the daughter of Rick and Shelby Borror. She dence gave the deputy permission to ary 2007, Foltz entered a building Richard Taylor Jr., 26, of North graduated from Petersburg High School. While at college she obtained a Doctor of search the premises and told him the which contained various automobile East, Md., pleaded guilty to failure to Dental Surgery degree and Bachelor of Science degree in biology from West Virginia marijuana was in the closet. She also parts. He took two headlights that provide support to a minor. He could University Dental School. She and her husband , Brian Keplinger , reside in Moorefield. informed the deputy the plants be- would fit a 1930 - 1935 Ford. He then be sentenced to not less than one Dr . Keplinger practices general family dentistry and is currently accepting new longed to Adkins. took the items to Winchester and year and no more than three years in patients . The charge carries a sentence of sold them to a coworker. prison. not less than one year and no more The petit larceny charge carries a Sentencing is scheduled for Mon- HOURS: than five years in prison, a $15,000 sentence of no more than one year in day, Aug. 29 beginning at 9 a.m. in Monday & Tuesday 8:00 to 6 : 00 fine or both. the regional jail, a $2,500 fine or Hardy County Circuit Court. Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 to 5:00 Heather Jackson, 33, of Bayard both. Friday 8:00 to 4:00 1 Saturday per month (call for dates)

Douglass Talks Practicing Comprehensive General Family Dentistry Including Continued from page 1 He and his wife, Anna Lee, have Before he came to the WVDA, •Veneers •Bridges •Cleanings •Dentures ment of many of the programs he en- bought a motor home and plan to do Douglass was a farmer, owned and visioned for the department. some traveling. “We have family in operated an International Harvester •Crowns •Root Canals •Partials •Extractions “There is only one remaining and Louisiana,” he said. dealership and was a Firestone Tire that is moving the laboratories to the Douglass also likes to restore an- distributor. Dow Chemical Industrial Park in tique tractors. He served as National FFA Presi- South Charleston,” he said. “It will “When I started farming in 1947, dent. mean an upgrade in our food safety the first tractor I bought was a Far- “I wouldn’t be here today if not capabilities.” mall M,” he said. “I was looking for for FFA,” he said. “I certainly believe 304-530-2775 According to Douglass West Vir- one to restore and I found one at a the youth of today should have the ginia has only one FDA inspector for dealership in northern Ohio. I asked same opportunities I had. I have the state. the dealer to trace the serial number nothing but praise for the FFA advi- 201 Spring Avenue, Moorefield, WV “We have to take up the slack,” he and it’s one of the original 1942 mod- sors.” said. “To date, we have not had any els of that series. It runs good and we Douglass said he always enjoys his CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY food recall that originated in West used it on the farm for awhile.” visits to Hardy County and the cele- Virginia. Our staff is on top of food bration of Poultry Week. safety here.” When Douglass first came to the Department of Agriculture nearly 50 years ago, he was appalled at the lack of food inspection. “West Virginia was a dumping ground for all kinds of 104 N. Main Street outdated produce,” he said. “I wasn’t very popular when I told some peo- Moorefield, WV 26836 ple to stop dumping on West Vir- PHONE: 304-538-6354 ginia.” As for his retirement, Douglass said he still helps out on the 540-acre When Words Fail, family farm. His son, Tom is actually Send Jewelry the boss.

Read those last minute books, collect your coins and turn in your pool party forms, because the 2011 Summer Reading Program Ends this week! HARDY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY • 102 N. Main Street, Moorefield • 304-538-6560 • Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.– noon WEDNESDAY, August 3, 2011 SECTION B

HOT TIMES Photos by Mike Mallow, Jean Flanagan and Faye Staley More on Page 6B at the Poultry Festival Page 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 W.Va. Holding Redistricting Session This Week

By Lawrence Messina lands, and a sharing of one of state general revenue budget. tion proposals would tap unspent Sports Associated Press Kanawha County’s two districts The proposal limited the rev- surplus for around $43 million, ad- with neighboring counties. The enues to specific needs including ministration officials estimated CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - state constitution requires two-seat road repair and bond debt. The Tu e sd ay . THE OLD MASTER West Virginia’s Legislature will Senate districts. House and Senate had each passed The special session would run convene this week to redraw its dis- House discussions have cen- versions of the bill during the regu- just two months before the court- tricts as well as the state’s congres- tered on single-seat districts. The lar session, but proved unable to August is here, and summer is ordered, Oct. 4 special election for BY sional boundaries, while also con- last round of redistricting distrib- agree on a final measure. governor. Tomblin, the Senate pres- almost gone. The high schools have sidering a further cut to the food tax uted the body’s 100 seats among 36 Besides funding an addition for JAY ident acting as governor under the already begun football practice, and other measures, acting Gov. single-member districts, 11 with two William R. Sharpe Hospital, the and this week, so will WVU. A FISHER Earl Ray Tomblin announced Tues- members each, and the remaining supplemental measures also pro- state constitution’s vacancy provi- stormy offseason is now behind day. 11 each with three or more. The pose $7.75 million to pay private fa- sion, is the Democratic nominee. them, and the team is ready to fo- Tomblin planed to launch a spe- largest is the seven-seat 30th Dis- cilities that house people ordered He faces three other candidates in- cus on the 2011 season. I’ll preview cial legislative session at noon on trict, which represents part of hospitalized by the mental hygiene cluding Republican Bill Maloney, the team and the season in the up- Aug. 1, when the month’s legislative Kanawha County and the capital system. These facilities handle the who on Tuesday said that Tomblin coming weeks, until the Sept 4 game at FedEx Field against BYU. In basketball, both the men’s interim meetings are scheduled to city. Advocates of single-member overflow when state-run beds are should have called the session opener against Marshall. full. Workers at Sharpe rallied over and women’s teams will be making start. Lawmakers had expected to districts seek to extend them to all weeks ago. The main storylines will center the weekend amid complaints European tours this month. The tackle redistricting during an early 100 seats. The state’s top legislative lead- around how well the offense con- The census numbers peg the about overcrowding, insufficient NCAA allows teams to take foreign August special session. ers had told The Associated Press tinues to learn the new system, and The additional items include a ideal size of each Senate district at staffing and mandatory overtime. tours every four years, and the tim- earlier Tuesday that they believed how well the defense is plugging measure knocking a half-penny off 109,000 residents, while each dele- The hospital remains the subject of ing could not be better for both lawmakers were ready for a special the holes left by departed starters. the sales tax on groceries. Another gate should represent 18,530 peo- scrutiny by the state’s courts. teams. Each team lost lots of play- session next week. One interesting game that is not measure, which nearly passed dur- ple and each U.S. House member, Other beneficiaries include the ers to graduation, and will be trying “It’s time for us to sit down, face until 2012 was announced earlier ing the year’s regular session, would 617,665. The legislative districts are West Virginia Center for End-of- to integrate plenty of newcomers. this summer, and that is a Septem- increase the share of severance tax allowed to vary within 5 percent. Life Care and a program that allows to face with our colleagues, and put ber 15, 2012 game against James The European trip is a great revenues for coal-producing coun- The congressional districts lack the aged and disabled to receive the pieces of the puzzle together,” Madison. The game will be held at chance for a team to bond, and to ties. A third item would allow the such wiggle room, and that has care outside of nursing homes; said acting Senate President Jeff FedEx Field, home of the Washing- get used to playing with one anoth- sharing of job and education data to some lawmakers weighing whether around $2.5 million is proposed for Kessler, D-Marshall. ton Redskins. Why would WVU er. Because of all the new players, aid workforce development. to draw those boundaries through the latter. Another $500,000 re- House Speaker Rick Thompson agree to such a deal? One is expo- the teams will really be able to take Supplemental funding proposals counties. quested would help Kenova Ele- said that once it begins, legislators sure. WVU plays Maryland in advantage of the chance to build are also on the agenda. Tomblin West Virginia has gradually mentary set up temporary class- should remain in special session un- Morgantown next year, so this gives team chemistry. wants to spend $15 million to build whittled down the sales tax on food rooms after a storm-related sink- til they pass a redistricting plan. One newcomer to the men’s fans in the DC area a chance to a 50-bed addition for the state psy- since 2005, to 3 percent from the 6 hole forced the closing of its build- Some lawmakers have suggested re- team that will not be playing this easily see WVU in person (also chiatric hospital in Lewis County, percent rate for other goods. ing in May. Tomblin is also propos- cessing the session to allow public note that the Mountaineers are re- year is Aaric Murray, who is sitting and transfer an equal amount from Tomblin pushed through an addi- ing $300,000 to help the Depart- comment, while others cite the fol- cruiting the Baltimore/DC area out this year as a transfer. He is ment of Environmental Protection lottery proceeds to aid secondary tional percentage-point reduction lowing week’s summit held by the very heavily right now). The other – currently trying out to be on Team roads, among other proposals, ad- during this year’s regular session, continue to clean up meth labs, in National Conference of State Leg- and bigger – reason is money. USA for the upcoming World Uni- ministration officials said Tuesday. amid calls to abolish it either gradu- the wake of federal funding cuts. WVU will get $2.3 million from this versity games. He has made it to The results of the 2010 Census ally or all at once. That measure will Such cuts also prompted a $200,000 islatures in San Antonio, Texas. game, and they also were able to the final 14. Good luck to Aaric on require states to ensure their leg- knock another penny off the rate request for the Department of “My preference would be to stay garner a bigger payout for the 2016 making the final team. islative and congressional districts per dollar spent as of Jan. 1, 2012. Agriculture to control coyote and until we get our work done,” said provide equal representation. Tomblin’s special session pro- vulture populations and curb at- Thompson, D-Wayne. “If there’s a Growth in West Virginia’s Eastern posal would reduce it further on tacks on livestock. break, it would take even longer to Panhandle and the Morgantown that date, to 1.5 cents per dollar The supplemental appropria- get our work done.” area contrasts with declining popu- spent. Administration officials esti- lation in the southern coalfields and mate that new rate would save con- the Northern Panhandle. sumers - but cost general revenues - MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION LLC Email us at Youth Wrestling [email protected] A Senate task force and a House $13 million annually. MIKE’S EXCAVATING committee have been overseeing The severance tax measure Michael Feigley, Owner/Operator Regarding: the redistricting process for each would gradually dedicate 5 percent Purgitsville, WV 26852 • subscription chamber. Delegates submitted of revenues from the extraction of requests To Hold Camp Licensed & Insured • # WV042472 draft maps last week, and senators coal to the 27 of the state’s 55 coun- and are to follow suit this week. Each ties that produce coal. Phased in 304-538-6324 questions The Moorefield Youth sic skills in the sport of wrestling. chamber would propose a plan for over five years, a percentage point FREE ESTIMATES • print requests its own districts, but would jointly at a time, the measure would Wrestling Club will be hosting a Warfield was a standout Remodeling, Garages, Roofing, • orders for stamps wrestling camp Monday, Aug. 8 wrestler at the Clyde A. Erwin and craft a map for the state’s three U.S. reroute an estimated $20 million • orders for topographic maps House of Representatives districts. annually to these counties by the Siding, Decks, Ponds, Ditches, through Friday, Aug. 12. Wrestlers Enka High Schools in the 130-lb. ESTABLISHED 1845 ages 4-15 new and returning are ac- weight class competing in NCH- Likely Senate changes include a fifth year, state tax officials have Driveways, Shale, Gravel ETC. M OOREFIELD E XAMINER cepted. The camp will be held from SAA Class AAA Wrestling. new district for the Potomac High- said. That money now funds the and Hardy County News 6:00-8:00 on Mon through Thurs Warfield finished his senior year at and 4:00-6:00 on Friday with a Enka High with a record of 32-10 camp pool party following at the and was tied ninth in the North S IGN U P T ODAY FOR Moorefield town pool. Registration Carolina Best Prep Wrestlers can be done by phone by calling standings of the Super 32. Warfield Stoney Ault at 304-851-9427. competed in the NCHSAA State W INTER L EAGUES The wrestling camp will be di- Wrestling Tournament. rected by Zach Warfield, a former Warfield competed at the colle- League Start Dates collegiate wrestler at UNC-Pem- giate level for the UNC-Pembroke 8/22 Monday Business 9/14 Wednesday Red Head Pin broke and Enka Middle School Wrestling squad after graduating Wrestling Coach from Candler, high school in 2005. Warfield stud- 8/25 Thursday Mixed 9/10 Saturday Youth & North Carolina. ied Health, Physical Education, 9/20 Tuesday Women Pee Wee Warfield coached three confer- and Recreation at UNC-Pem- ence champions and one middle broke. SUNDAY 9/14 FREE BOWLING school state champion last year at Warfield is very excited to help Enka Middle School. the wrestlers here in Hardy Coun- (12 Noon to 8:00 PM) Warfield has been an instructor ty. “I would be honored to assist in for the Hominy Valley Wrestling the growth and knowledge of your Open to anyone interested in joining a league Club of Western North Carolina youth program,” Warfield stated. “I or learning more about bowling. since 2008, overseeing third to sixth would be more than happy to (includes free shoe rental and up to 5 games) grade athletes. demonstrate cradles and other The mission statement of the techniques, however I would rec- l o c a t e d n e x t t o S o u t h B HVWC is: It is our ultimate goal to ommend (for middle school and L a n e s i s r a n c h C i n m a c e m a provide our participants with high younger) not doing this because P o t o S i x quality, safe, and fun wrestling in- they are all about hip position and struction. Our instructors will aim easy to counter if not executed Potomac Lanes to provide a positive learning envi- properly. Personally, I stress take- ronment where children can devel- down and escape mastery before all (304) 530-BOWL (2695) 185 Hyde Street, Moorefield op fitness, self-confidence, and ba- else.”

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At two separate assemblies, rep- were: Isaiah Leininger (1st), Leah Jadelyn Phares (7th), Emily Kimble resentatives from Edward Jones, Swift (2nd), Victoria Humphries and Victoria Shanholtz (tie for 8th), Yvonne Williams and Nicole (3rd), Ashton Frame (4th), Alexis Tyler Payton (9th), and Madalynn Keller, came to MES to present Helman (5th), Samuel Shaffer Clayton (10th). their year end incentives to the top (6th), Lal Nun Siama (7th), Hailey Trophies were also presented by readers at our school. Winning a Biser (8th), Remington Hinkle Edward Jones to those students $100 scholarship in 2nd grade was (9th), Cheyenne Walters (10th), who attained or exceeded 150 Isaiah Leininger with a cumulative and Samantha Perrien (11th). points. Those winners were Isaiah point total of 423.4. Also winning a The top readers in 1st grade Leininger, Leah Swift, Victoria scholarship in 1st grade was were: William Barb (1st), Rachel Humphries, and Ashton Frame. William Barb with a total of 142.1 Smith (2nd), Sean Fahey (3rd), Congratulations to all our win- points for the school year. Emily Kuykendall (4th), Branson ners. And, keep reading over the The top readers in 2nd grade See (5th), Madison Kesner (6th), summer.

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During the awards assembly on June 6, 2011 Mrs. Margaret Shriver from Pendleton Community Bank pre- sented MIS a donation to be used for the playground. Pendleton Community Bank is a business partner for MIS. MHS Announces Golden Apple Recipients

The administration, faculty, and excellence in education and dedi- Mrs. Linda Wright, Math staff of Moorefield High School cated service. Te a c h e r , Top readers in 1st grade. would like to congratulate two fac- The recipients include: Mrs. Stephanie Ours, School ulty and two staff members for be- Mrs. Mary Slack, Family and ing recognized by Barbara White- Consumer Sciences Teacher, Accountant/Secretary, not pictured. cotton, Superintendent, for receiv- Mr. David Howell, Custodian, Congratulations and thank you ing the Golden Apple Award for not pictured. for your hard work and dedication.

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Call 304-538-7107 or 304- Grant, Hardy and Pendleton area. ence given to candidate(s) with ex- and water in door. Good condi- and raw fiber. 304-726-8438. SEPTIC TANKS PUMPED, M & 257-6063. Travel required. Experience work- tion. $400.00. 304-434-3714. perience working with students M Septic Service. Call 304 538- 90 FOR RENT HOUSES FOR Rent in Florida; 1 ing with I/DD and Mentally III with hearing and/or visual impair- 6467 or 304 257-3191. SQUARE BALES, excellent for Office Space 1/2 hour south of Disney World. adult consumers if preferred. ments. School Nurse Supervisor— horses, first cutting, never wet. $3 Between Sebring and Okee- Bachelor’s degree in a human Must have current license to prac- 260 REUNIONS tice as a registered nurse in West a bale. Call 304-358-8319. OFFICE SPACE for rent. Main chobee. By the week or the month. service related field required. Virginia. Must have or acquire Street Moorefield. Call for details Everything furnished except food. Salary commensurate bade upon ANNUAL BARR reunion will be West Virginia Professional Stu- 20 FOR SALE 304-851-6364. All utilities included. 304-257- work experience. Benefit are in- held Sunday, August 7th at Peters- Mobile Homes 3744. cluded. Please send letter of inter- dent Support Certificate with a burg City Park, Shelter #5. Lunch 100 FOR RENT est and resume to Executive Assis- School Nurse endorsement within at 1:00pm. This year (2011) will be five years of employment. Bache- NICE, CLEAN spacious Mobile Mobile Homes 130 FOR RENT tant, PO Box 1119, Petersburg, the 150th birthday of the founder lor’s degree in nursing and five Home on 2.97 Acre lot#7 Whip- Storage WV 26847 or email of the Barr Reunion, Beauregard years of clinical experience work- porwill Subdivision. 10 minutes Barr (son of Capt. Hugh Barr). 1BR, MOBILE HOME—$350 [email protected] on or before ing with children, adolescents and from Moorefield. Large well FOR RENT *OLD FIELDS Please bring any family pictures or per month, plus deposit, with August 12, 2011. E. O. E. M/F/H. families as a registered nurse re- maintained yard, public water. STORAGE* (Units 5x10) (10x10), Reunion pictures you would like washer and dryer. On 259 below (10x20), located 4.5 miles on Rt. quired. Knowledge of pediatric Great starter home or Investment POTOMAC HIGHLANDS to share. Drinks, Plates, Utensils, Mathias. 540-246-1314 220 North of Moorefield. Call 538- growth and development, family Etc. will be provided. All defen- Property! Must see to appreciate. Guild, has a full-time regional 3300, 538-2346 or evenings 538- and group dynamics, and public dants of Capt. Hugh Barr, friends, New 2010 furnace Central A/C, 2BR MOBILE home. Call 304- 6785. Therapist position available im- health science including epidemi- and relatives are encouraged to at- Refrigerator, Range, washer, dry- 538-2454. mediately providing direct care to ology and levels of prevention and tend. er, fully furnished. Don’t wait to 140 FOR RENT adolescents and adults with emo- wellness desirable. Must have or call. Contact Debbie Crites with 2BR MOBILE Home, Good con- Commercial Property tional and/or substance abuse acquire sign language skills within CLEAVER/CAIN REUNION on Preferred Properties at 304-851- dition. Located in Baker area. 304- problems. This position will be one year of employment. Must August 14, 2011 at Brighton Park 2000. 897-6164. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY for based in Grant and Hardy County have or acquire certification as In- starting around noon. Bring a cov- 2BR, 1BA Mobile Home on 10 rent. Main Street Moorefield. Call in West Virginia. 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INSURANCE CO. fenced yard. $54,900. Licensed & Insured WV#043743 Home, Farm, Easy access to M002 – 5.4 acres within 3 miles of WV Manufactured Housing #01175 Mobile Home, Cabin banks & shopping. Moorefield $89,000. private Lake Ferndale. $27,500. M024 – 5 acres M066 – Royal Glen Mobil Home Park– • PRINTING Heritage Insurance, LLC with Cabin. Easy over 7 acres w/8 pads, more to develop; 304-538-6677 304-897-6060 access, open/ 11 storage units. Petersburg $220,000. 800-235-4044 wooded, quiet M694 – 2.6 acres, Lot 32, Orchard View Business Printing Advertise in the West Virginia Certificated s/d. Great Estates, Ptsb. $24,500. •Stationery • Business Forms • Business Cards fishing & hunting M970 – 4.9 acres, easy access, close Business Directory Solid Waste Hauler • Flyers • Promotional Materials • Posted Signs Call 304-530-6397 nearby. Lost City $129,000. Moorefield and 4-lane. $29,000. 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The Moorefield Examiner pational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security gin, ancestry, physical handicap, marital status, sex, age or any intent for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in adver- regulations established by the United States or the state of West Vir- to make such limitation, specification or discrimination. Rentals and that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - Page 5B 216 RAILROAD STREET Satur- CONTENTS OF an abandon stor- day, August 6, 8-12. Clothes, age unit located at Manor Street Women’s plus, Girl’s, Shoes, Mini Storage behind Colt’s Highland Trace Realty, Inc . Restaurant. August 6, 8am til ? Books and Other Items. PO Box 307, 200 E. Main Street, Wardensville, WV 26851 FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 and Satur- John B. Bowman, Broker AUGUST 6TH, 8-? 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His We offer paid holidays, vacations, and 401(k) plan. sunny, yard sale will be in drive- and her items, Remodeling items, Send resumes to: way. If raining it will be in upstairs Tools, Copper bottom pots, [email protected] apartment above garage. Look for Household, Books. Everything Partners 1st Federal Credit Union signs and balloons. Angie Dawson. must go! 138 N. Main Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 Fax: 304-530-3829

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AUCTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 AT 9:00 AM LOCATION: Moorefield, WV - U.S. Rt. 220 known as 216 North Main Street. There will be signs. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Pine Solid Door Corner Cupboard (originally from Rosedale Home) - Approximately 7 1/2’ Tall • 42” Wallspace • Front 4’2” Victorian 5 Piece Rosewood Parlor Set Including Settee w/Mr. & Mrs. Chair & 2 Side Chairs (Local J. Fisher Estate), Original Tournament Lance, Fainting Couch, Pink w/Burgundy Gone With The Wind Oil Lamp, Mahogany Carved Settee, Bennington Crockery Spittoon, Ornate Mirrored Halltree w/Brass Umbrella Stands, Porcelain Lined Smoking Stand, Two Handmade needlepoint Rugs - 4’x6’ & 3’x5’, Duncan Phyfe Red Velvet Lovers Bench w/Claw Feet, Mahogany Pedestal Table, Spool Shelf, Duncan Phyfe Stand w/Brass Claw Feet, Walnut Drop-Leaf Table, Mahogany Carved Bookcase or Display Case, Aladdin-Type Oil Lamp w/Hand Painted Shade-USA, Saddle Chair, Victorian Porcelain Christmas Family, Crank-Type “His Masters Voice” Gramophone, Small Stand w/Claw Feet, Large Marble Top Harp Style Stand, hand Painted Oil Lamp, Small Stand, Porcelain Doll Lamp, Carpet Platform Rocker, Pewter Coffee Pot, Sugar & Creamer, Hat pin For all your Holder, Scarlet O’Hara Porcelain Doll, Cane Bottom Rocker, Royal Ironstone Pitcher & Bowl Set, Large Mr. & Mrs. Porcelain Dolls w/Stand, Large & Small Wooden Nutcrackers, Musical Christmas Water Globe, Round Brass Platter, Glass Paperweights, Cranberry Floral Lamp Shade, Pair Newer Carved ADVERTISING Chairs, Porcelain Southern Bell Doll. GLASSWARE, GLASSWARE, GLASSWARE: Kyoto Set of Fine China - 54 Pieces, Lot red Glassware, Pigeon Blood, Double Serving Plate, Smith Glass, Amberina, Lead Crystal Pitcher, needs, Red Fruit Dishes & Basket, 22 Carat Gold Salt & Pepper Shakers, Signed Fenton Bell, Blue Fenton, Green Fenton, Signed Fenton, Amber iris Bowl, Pair Federal Candlesticks, Cranberry Glassware, 7 1/2 Minute - 1:24,000 contact the Marigold Cups & Saucers, Italian Gold Overlay, Limoge Plate, Thuring Signed R&C IRIS, Hand- USGS Topographic Painted France 3-Compartment Dish, Coin Glass Ashtray, Cheese Dish, Large Watermelon & Turkey 1 inch = 2000 feet Platters, Green Hobnail Basket, Lot Fenton Baskets, Russian Lead Crystal Candleholders, Red ADVERTISING Cardinal Cookie Jar, Red Depression Vases, England Pitcher, Fenton Glass Egg, Pink Overlay Brides Bowl, Empire China, Handpainted Nippon Chocolate Set, Fenton Pink Swirl Dogwood, Bavaria MAPS DEPARTMENT Vase, Glass Frog, Miniature Tea Cups & Saucers, Murano Fluted Red Dish, Lot Murano Vases, Yellow Overlay, Noritake & West Germany Tea Cups, Oriental Vases, Tea Cups & Saucers, Satin Glass, For Line Classified Large European Porcelain Vase w/gold Etchings, Lot Serving Platters, Mt. Vernon Blue Glassware. Advertising, FIREARMS: Colt Navy 36 cal Black Powder Pistol - All Matching Serial Numbers; JC Stevens $ 00 Double Barrel .410 Shotgun; Excel .410 Single Shot; Wm. Parr Hurst 12 ga. Double Barrel Shotgun. contact Kathy plus tax LOG ONTO auctionzip.com #3960 6 Classified Email: LUNCH WILL BE SERVED BY OLD FIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH [email protected] Owner: Bonnie Haggerty AUCTIONEERS COMMENT: This is part of a 50 year collection of antiques, glassware, For Display Advertising, furniture & firearms. Several items are local with lots of history....Mark your calendar and note contact Sharon, Lisa or Mike the early time for summer. See you auction day! Come Early!!!! TERMS PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or check with proper ID. 304-530-6397 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR VIEWING CONTACT: CURRAN AUCTIONEERING & REAL ESTATE Since 1976 Advertising Email: Mike Curran, Auctioneer-Broker Lic#272 [email protected] Jalene Curran, Apprentice Auctioneer Lic#1849A ESTABLISHED 1845 Phone 304-289-3674 or 304-289-3173 M OOREFIELD E XAMINER Not responsible for accidents or typographical errors. and Hardy County News All announcements made sale day take precedence over written materials.

Petersburg East Petersburg West Rig Maysville Rio Medley Romney Milam Saint George Moorefield Sector Mount Storm Sinks of Gandy NEW LISTING! Beautiful & charming historic 4BR 3BA Victorian home Greenland Gap Mount Storm Lake Springfield in the center of Moorefield. White picket fence, spacious rooms, fireplaces, Antioch Hanging Rock Mountain Falls (VA) Spruce Knob tall ceilings, hardwood floors, central air & more. 2BR apt over detached Augusta Harman Mozark Mountain Sugar Grove garage can be used as guest house or apartment. $240,000. HD7658482. Baker Burlington Hopeville Mozer Upper Tract Contact HD at 304-257-3270 or [email protected]. Bergton (VA) Capon Bridge Laneville Needmore Wardensville www.WVLandMan.net. Blackbird Knob Capon Springs Fort Seybert Lead Mine Old Fields Whitmer NEW LISTING! Well-kept 4BR 2BA 1,600+/- sf ranch home w/covered front porch & Blackwater Falls Circleville Franklin Lost City Onego Wolf Gap covered rear patio, fenced backyard. Vinyl siding, windows, roof & central air less than 10 Bowden Cow Knob (VA) Glady Lost River State Orkney Springs (VA) Woodstock (VA) yrs old. Spacious rooms w/plenty of closet space. New laminate flooring. Appliances Brandywine Davis Gorman (MD) Park Parsons Yellow Spring convey. Oil heat & wood stove. Wood shed in backyard. Perfect location — walk to schools, shopping, etc. **SELL AGENT BONUS** $124,500. GT7653611. Contact HD at 304-257-3270 or [email protected]. www.WVLandMan.net.

Also Available! NEW LISTING! Gorgeous 3BR 2BA 1,500 sq. ft. log home situated high atop Hardy County General Highway Maps, West Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer (bound copy), Hutter Mountain has it all. Views from the rear deck are unmatched. Wildlife and seclusion Raised Relief Maps (Charlottesville area and Cumberland area), are just added bonuses to this beautiful home. All appliances convey. Central Air. Some furniture to convey. Lots 1 & 2 w/combined total of 11.3+/- acres. $239,900. and West Virginia County Maps (bound copy) HD7654463. Contact HD at 304-257-3270 or [email protected]. www.WVLandMan.net. Prices vary. Call and ask for details! REDUCED! 4BR 2BA Clayton Mobile Home on 2.06 acres, private setting, deck in back and large front porch. Close to schools, churches, hospital and town. Reduced to $97,000. GT7606020. Contact Charlotte at ESTABLISHED 1845 304-839-8335 or [email protected]. www.CKitzmiller.OdrWv.com.

HD7157026: REDUCED AGAIN!! Here’s the opportunity GT7512406: Invest in your future! 4-unit rental building in you’ve been waiting for! This building has two 2BR units with Petersburg w/all units currently rented. Owner could live in M OOREFIELD E XAMINER a shared laundry room & attached storage. Parking in front one & rent out the remaining 3 apts for profit. Located within of building. Large lot next to building w/development walking to distance to schools & shopping. Plenty of room to and Hardy County News potential. Conveniently located in the center of Moorefield-- build additional units. Call HD! PROPERTIES 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, WV • 304-530-NEWS MULTI-FAMILY close to work, shopping & schools. $140,000. Call HD! Page 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 More HOT TIMES at the Poultry Festival MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - Page 7B Don’t Let Sizzling Temperatures Stall Your Summer Road Trip Travelers heading out for their air conditioning system. If needed cables and a first-aid kit. In addi- summer road trip should add auto- have it serviced by a qualified tech- tion, a AAA membership card motive maintenance to the top of nician. should be kept on hand, as well as a their “to do” list. Sizzling tempera- • Inspect antifreeze/coolant lev- cell phone. tures could leave motorists strand- el and condition, making certain the Because temperatures inside ed and calling AAA for roadside as- proper 50/50 mixture of water and parked cars can quickly reach dan- sistance. coolant is present. gerous levels, AAA offers the fol- “Extreme heat is not only tough • If your car overheats, never at- lowing additional advice: on you,” according to Steve tempt to remove the radiator cap • Don’t leave children or ani- Popovich, Managing Director of until the engine has cooled. mals unattended in a car - not even AAA East Central’s Automotive Coolant in the radiator is under for a short period of time Service Department. “It is especial- pressure and can flash into steam, • When parked, use a sun shield ly hard on vehicle batteries. In fact, causing severe burns. to cover the windshield to minimize if the battery is older than two • Other under-the-hood compo- heat build-up and to help protect years, it should be tested by a quali- nents such as belts and hoses also the car’s interior. fied technician to make sure it has are stressed by extreme heat and • Cover metal and plastic parts the starting power to handle the should be regularly inspected. Be on seat belts and child safety seats stress of extreme temperatures.” sure the vehicle engine is turned off to prevent burns. Pictured are Diane Tusing, Mami Itamochi, JJ Butts and Amy Welton. To help motorists beat the sum- before inspecting these items. • Open the vehicle’s doors and mer heat, the Automotive Service “When people think of emer- let the interior cool for a few min- Department at AAA East Central gency road service, they typically utes before entering. RESA 8 Partners with WVDE to offers the following advice on main- envision us helping them in a snow- To help motorists who may find taining your vehicle during the dog storm. Because of the effects of themselves in an emergency situa- days of summer: broiling temperatures, summer can tion, AAA offers a free roadside • Check the level and conditions Help Teachers Instruct ESL Students be busier than the winter months,” app, AAA Roadside, which is avail- of the motor oil. Check your own- Popovich said. able for both iPhone and Android- Bienvenido a la escuela (Span- Mami Itamochi from WVDE were J.J. Butts, Billie Jo Crigler er’s manual for specific recommen- Since even the best maintained compatible devices. AAA Roadside ish). was one of the presenters. Virginia Wolford, Marguerite Glogau, Char- dations. vehicles can break down, AAA says allows AAA members to request Velkomini skolan (Icelandic). Guynn provided instruction on un- • Check brake fluid level and motorists should equip their vehi- lotte Hill, Ann Hodges, Paul roadside assistance without even Den truong (Vietnamese). derstanding English Language condition. It is vital to maintain the cles with emergency kits containing Keplinger, Holly Landes, Hollie placing a call. The app uses the Welcome to school! Learners. Amy Lilly provided in- proper level and that the fluid is at least the following items: con- Lindale, Pat McGregor, Donna phone’s GPS technology to trans- Languages other than English struction on tips for Effective free of contaminants to ensure reli- tainer of water, flashlight with extra Simmons, Jane Stein, Diane Tusing, mit the user’s location and details are becoming very commonplace in Classroom Instruction. able hot-weather braking. batteries, warning devices such as Cynthia Walters, Amy Welton, Lin- about the vehicle breakdown direct- today’s schools. According to the “The training was designed to • Check the performance of the flares or reflective triangles, jumper da Wright, Deana Williams, and ly to AAA Roadside Assistance. U.S. Department of Education, the help teachers learn methods to The app shows nearby Approved fastest growing group of students in raise achievement of ESL students Sara Orndorff. Auto Repair locations so members American schools is the English as within their classrooms,” said MMS “This training was very relevant can easily choose where to have a Second Language (ESL) popula- Principal Pat McGregor. “In addi- to issues that teachers are facing their vehicle towed, if needed. tion. It is projected that by the year tion to learning effective instruc- with the effective instruction of Membership is not required to 2025, ESL students will make up tional techniques and how students ESL students. RESA 8 and WVDE download and use AAA apps, but is one out of every four students in acquire a second language, partici- wanted teachers to walk away with needed to take full advantage of the American schools. pants also were exposed to legal is- specific techniques they can imple- associated member benefits, such In order to help meet the chal- sues pertaining to ESL students.” ment to support all learners,” said as discounts and roadside assis- lenges of instructing ESL students “This training was excellent Cooley. in the classroom, RESA 8 part- and provided teaching strategies tance. For more information on For information about other nered with the West Virginia De- that will enable teachers to help AAA apps, visit AAA.com/Mobile. RESA offerings, visit their website AAA East Central is a not-for- partment of Education to provide raise the achievement of all ESL at resa8.org or call 1-304-267-3595. profit association with 80 local of- training to teachers within the re- students in Hardy County RESA 8 serves the counties of fices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, gion. It was organized by Bryan Schools,” commented Diane Tus- Pennsylvania and West Virginia, Cooley, RESA 8 Program Develop- ing, Hardy County Director of Spe- Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Mineral, servicing approximately 2.6 million ment Coordinator and hosted by cial Education. Morgan, Pendleton, Berkeley and members. Moorefield Middle School. Attending from Hardy County Jefferson. Protect Yourself Against Summer Food-Borne Illnesses

The outbreak of a virulent strain and lamb to 160° F, and all poultry smelled or tasted. perfect and sometimes people are of E. coli in Germany had Euro- should reach a minimum internal Thanks to the efforts of the WV- exposed. If you think you have been peans worried about their fresh temperature of 165° F. DA and other government regula- sickened, be safe and contact a Labor Day produce, but the West Virginia De- Divide cooked foods into shal- tors – along with continuous safety partment of Agriculture (WVDA) low containers to store in the refrig- improvements by food producers – health professional. Some of these is reminding consumers that there erator or freezer until serving. This the vast majority of food purchased germs can cause serious illness, es- EARLY DEADLINE are a number of steps they can take encourages rapid, even cooling. Re- by consumers is free from harmful pecially in the very old, very young to protect themselves against food- heat hot foods to 165° F. Arrange pathogens. However, no system is and other at-risk populations. borne illness. and serve food on several small “Summer cookouts with family platters rather than on one large The deadline for the September 7 issue of and friends are a time-honored tra- platter. Keep the rest of the food dition, but one thing you don’t want hot in the oven (set at 200-250° F) W.Va., Va Colleges Team the Moorefield Examiner will be: to share with your guests is a food- or cold in the refrigerator until serv- borne illness,” said West Virginia ing time. This way foods will be held Thursday, Sept. 1 at Noon Commissioner of Agriculture Gus at a safe temperature for a longer Up For Nursing Degrees R. Douglass. “Good preparation period of time. Replace empty plat- and handling practices are an im- ters rather than adding fresh food ELKINS, W.Va. (AP) - West health nurse practitioners. for legal advertising, display portant way to keep your meals safe to a dish that already had food on it. Virginia Wesleyan College and Wesleyan now offers a master’s and healthy.” Many people’s hands may have Shenandoah University are team- in nursing education and nursing Always wash your hands with been taking food from the dish, ing up to offer two new master’s de- administration. The Inter-Moun- advertising, classified line which has also been sitting out at soap and hot water before and after grees in nursing. tain reports that under the new pro- room temperature. handling food. Keep your kitchen, The partnership is part of an at- gram, which starts in the fall, stu- Hot foods should be held at 140° advertising, articles, etc. dishes and utensils clean also. Al- tempt to bolster maternity and psy- dents can earn nurse-midwifery or F or warmer. On the buffet table ways serve food on clean plates – chiatric nursing services to under- psychiatric mental health nurse All items must be in by noon on not those previously holding raw you can keep hot foods hot with served communities in Appalachia. chafing dishes, slow cookers, and practitioner certificates at Shenan- meat and poultry. Otherwise, bacte- The new degrees will help students warming trays. Cold foods should doah, in Winchester, Va. ria that may have been present in become certified to become nurse- Thursday in order to appear in the be held at 40° F or colder. Keep Both schools are affiliated with raw meat juices can cross-contami- midwives and psychiatric mental the United Methodist Church. Examiner September 7. nate the food to be served. foods cold by nesting dishes in If you are cooking foods ahead bowls of ice. Otherwise, use small serving trays and replace them. of time, be sure to cook them thor- Foods should not sit at room oughly to a safe minimum internal W.Va. Jobless Rate Holds temperature for more than two temperature. Beef, veal, and lamb M OOREFIELD E XAMINER hours. Keep track of how long steaks, roasts, and chops should be and Hardy County News foods have been sitting on the buf- Steady At 8.6 Percent cooked to at least 145° F; all cuts of fet table and discard anything that pork to 160° F; ground beef, veal has been there two hours or more. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - dents, an increase of 1,100 from Bacteria can be found every- West Virginia’s unemployment rate May. where, but a few types in particular didn’t change in June despite an in- The goods-producing sector frequent people’s hands – such as crease in the number of jobless res- gained 2,000 jobs. But the improve- Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium idents. ment was offset by a loss of 2,100 perfringens and Listeria monocyto- WorkForce West Virginia said jobs in the service-providing sector. genes. And unlike microorganisms Tuesday that the unemployment The state’s seasonally adjusted that cause food to spoil, harmful or rate remained at 8.6 percent. There unemployment rate fell by one- pathogenic bacteria cannot be were 68,500 unemployment resi- tenth of a percentage point to 8.5 percent. The national rate rose by one-tenth of a percentage point to 9.2. percent.

Keep up with the School Days Crowd! Look for it each month in the ESTABLISHED 1845 M OOREFIELD E XAMINER and Hardy County News Page 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Dance Offers Local Youth Fun and Active Learning By Daniel Silver Special to Moorefield Examiner

As July swims into August, and splashes up the specter of a new school year, area youth and parents looking to ferry the summer fun on into the fall can drop anchor at the Rig Civic Center. There, starting Sept. 8, the weekly Recreational Dance for Children class, for youngsters ages 3 to 10, will com- bine physical activity, emotional growth and mental discipline for one-hour each week through the end of April 2012. “When children — and adults, too — learn in a fun, supportive en- vironment they develop self confi- dence and a desire to hone their craft,” said instructor Melissa Shockey, who taught a similar class last spring. Eastern WV Community and Nine young ladies performed with grace and elegance in the fall Technical College offers the pro- 2010 Dance Recital held January 29 at Petersburg’s Landes Arts gram though its Community Educa- Center. Eastern’s younger Recreational Dance for Children class tion series. Looking to repeat last was taught by Amanda Barger. year’s success, this year Shockey‘s 16 Q T . P RESSURE C OOKER /C ANNER sessions will meet every Thursday for 32 weeks and offer “instruction Cuts cooking time by up to two-thirds! Built-in in the various forms of dance” — pressure monitoring device. Includes $ .99 including tap, jazz, ballet, and cre- overpressure release valve and gasket release ative movement — “in a nurturing, 79 non-competitive environment that safety window. Holds 7 quart jars. 608262 preserves the joy of dance and the fun of being a child,” she empha- sized. “The children have an opportu- nity to work together, develop so- cial skills, and interact in a coopera- H EAVY -D UTY J AR L IFTER tive manner.” Registration is open now, and Removes any size jar from boiling $ .99 places are limited. For more infor- water. Cushion-coated grip. 660699 4 mation, or to register, call Missy Shockey, Program Coordinator, at 304-434-8000, 304-851-1990 or (toll-free) 877-982-2322, or contact her by email: mshock- [email protected]. Q UART W IDE M OUTH C ANNING J ARS Recreational dance offers a chance for physical expression in a $ .99 Measurement markings in both structured environment where Six young ladies from the 7 - 9-year old section showed 9 cup/ounce and metric. 12 jars “children quickly learn to work sophisticated poise May 28 at Petersburg’s Landes Arts Center with lids per case. 661144 within a group dynamic” and “gain during the spring 2011 Dance Recital. Eastern’s Recreational awareness and appreciation of one- Dance for Children class was taught by Missy Shockey. self and others,” according to the National Dance Education Organi- zation, a non-profit organization all did exceptionally well,” she Eastern’s financial aid opportuni- that promotes quality dance educa- added. ties, programs of study, workforce D OUBLE S HUT -O FF V ALVE tion nationwide. By expanding last year’s one-se- training and community education, By exercising the entire body in mester program into a full year, call toll free: 877-982-2322; or Use 2 hoses from $ .44 a relaxed atmosphere with more co- Shockey expects her young students check the website: one faucet. 725442 5 ordination, strength, endurance will acquire even more refined www.easternwv.edu. and range of motion training than skills. Serving the residents of Grant, many other physical activities pro- Last spring, Shockey taught 30 Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, vide, children learn through dance students total, in three classes of 10 Pendleton and Tucker coun- students each, grouped by age: 3 to to expand their natural activity with ties, and fully accredited by the 4 year olds; 5 to 6; and 7 to 9. By 5,000 BTU R OOM A IR C ONDITIONER new movements and skills. Higher Learning Commission of choice, 23 of the students per- “Watching the kids enhance the North Central Association of Perfect for small rooms or where supplemental their sense of rhythm and master a formed in the 45-minute final Colleges and Schools, Eastern West cooling is needed. 2-way air direction control. step or combo of steps was very re- recital May 28 at the Landes Arts Virginia Community and Technical warding for me, too,” noted Shock- Center. Pleated quick mount window mounting kit. 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