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USPS 362-300 One Something has to be done. Dead in People will start dying. Vehicle —Richard Poulin, Baker ‘Crisis’ and ‘Shambles’ Used to Accident

George Judy Ours, 88, of Moorefield, died Describe EMS in Hardy County Tuesday morning as the result of a vehicle ac- said. O’Leary presented statistics from the respond to calls. Nor have they allocat- cident on Route 220 North. By Jean A. Flanagan According to Hardy County 911 Center, a call Moorefield Examiner “While it is unfortunate that your le- Hardy County 911 Dispatch Center for ed any funding for the HCEAA in the was received at 9:48 a.m. for a vehicle accident gal hands have been tied by Judge Frye’s the period between Aug. 26, 2014 and FY2016 budget. near the Old Fields Store. “I’m here today to talk about the cur- ruling, that does not negate your respon- March 26, 2015. According to their re- “Under the new paramedic restric- The Hardy County Sheriff’s Office, Moore- rent EMS crisis in Hardy County.” sibility to provide guaranteed Emergen- cords, the Hardy County Emergency tions, the east side of Hardy County field Volunteer Fire Department and Fraley Paramedic Lisa O’Leary spoke to the cy Medical Services to our county.” Ambulance Authority responded to 76 has no guaranteed service between Ambulance Service responded. Hardy County Commission at their reg- O’Leary detailed the difference be- percent of the calls to Mathias Baker the hours of 12 a.m. - 6 a.m. Monday Ours’ 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was ular meeting on Tuesday, April 7. tween a basic life support first respond- and 44 percent of the calls to Wardens- through Saturday and no guarantee of struck by a tractor trailer owned by TMA Log- A paramedic for 10 years and a vol- er and someone needed to provide ad- ville. “Additionally, our monthly call vol- coverage for 24 hours on Sunday,” she ging of Virginia. The driver of the tractor trailer unteer and paid paramedic in Hardy vanced life support. ume has risen by approximately 40 per- said. received minor injuries. County for nearly two years, O’Leary “It’s an important distinction in a cent since November 2014,” she said. If someone requires emergency medi- Also responding were the West Virginia Divi- commended the emergency medical county where 80 percent of the popula- O’Leary came to the meeting be- cal service during those times, they sion of Highways, Alt’s Towing and Riggleman’s service volunteers in the county. “The tion live in rural areas,” she said. When cause the commission has virtually de- would have to wait 45 minutes for an Towing. volunteers we have now are amazing, a trip to the hospital can take up to an funded the Hardy County Emergency ambulance to respond from Moorefield, The cause of the accident is under investiga- generous and truly our unsung heroes, hour or more, “It can literally mean the Ambulance Authority and reduced the or “pray that one of our selfless volun- tion. No charges are pending at this time. there are just not enough of them,” she difference between life and death.” amount of hours the paramedics can Continued on page 8

PSD Head Assures Better Egg than Never (No) Business Commission Baker As Usual HCEAA Water Supply is Safe Struggles By Jean A. Flanagan from the Parker Hollow reservoir,” Moorefield Examiner Moyers said. “It’s three times higher than normal. The disinfection by- Along Responding to a letter the Hardy products occur when organic matter County Commissioner J. Michael reacts with chemical disinfectants.” Teets received in his capacity as Dep- Teets asked why the organic mat- With No uty Commissioner of Agriculture, ter was so high. Logan Moyers, general manager of “We don’t know,” Moyers said. the Hardy County Public Service “We studied it for a year and tested Officers, District appeared before the Hardy all the water sources coming into the County Commission regarding the impoundment, but we couldn’t pin- status of water quality at Baker. point a source.” Photos by Mike Mallow Limited Teets received the letter from the In addition to the high amount of West Virginia Department of Health organic matter, the system has a lim- and Human Resources, Bureau of ited number of customers. The annual Easter Egg Hunt, Public Health, Office of Environ- “Most of our customers are on Funding sponsored by Shultz Realty, mental Health Services in Decem- Route 55,” Moyers said. “There are Franklin American Mortgage ber, but only brought it to the com- only a few on Route 259, so we flush and the WV Department of Ag- By Jean A. Flanagan mission’s attention last month. those lines automatically, which forc- riculture, was postponed be- “I’m here to assure you that the Moorefield Examiner es fresh water into the line.” cause of weather and held water in Baker is safe, high quality Moyers said the St. Albans wa- Monday, April 13. Kindergarten and potable,” Moyers said. ter system had the same issues and In spite of limited funding and classes from Moorefield Elemen- no officers, the Hardy County The letter explained the Baker solved their problem with a aeration tary School learn how eggs be- water was out of compliance with system. “We have all the parts to in- Emergency Ambulance Authority come chicks. After the lesson, managed to assemble a quorum acceptable levels of disinfection by- stall an aeration system next week,” the kids enjoy an Easter egg products and directed the PSD to re- he said. of board members for the month- hunt and a visit from the big ly meeting held Wednesday, April duce those levels. At last check, levels were at 63 ppb chicken. “We have a high amount of organ- (parts per billion) Trihalomethanes 8. Of the eight remaining board ic matter in the raw water we receive Continued on page 3 members, five were present. Past president Greg Greenwalt informed the board, the $50,000 grant from the West Virginia Health Department was approved. Moorefield Council Votes to Refinance The HCEAA applied for the grant to purchase at least one, perhaps two, chase vehicles. The two cur- rently owned by the authority have Bonds, Institute Municipal Sales Tax very high mileage. Former vice president Ted Gar- rett said he had done some re- By Jean A. Flanagan While a 1/2 percent is negligible to con- search prior to his resignation. Moorefield Examiner sumers, it will go a long way to help with “The Ford Explorer, with the po- town expenses, Freeman said. One-half lice package, was the best size,” he A public hearing is scheduled for Tues- percent translates to 5¢ per $10 or 50¢ for said. every $100. day, April 21 at the Moorefield Town Hall A motion was made, seconded The public hearing begins at 7 p.m. regarding the establishment of a munici- and approved to form a commit- pal sales tax. The first reading of the Mu- Police Report tee to research and ultimately pur- nicipal Sales Tax Ordinance 2015-1 was Moorefield Police Sergeant Sneathen chase one or two fully equipped held on Tuesday, March 24. reported there were a total of 209 traf- vehicles for the authority. “The second reading and public hear- fic stops and 173 calls for service in the According to Office of Emer- ing will be held on the 21st,” said Moore- month of March. Of those, 134 calls came gency Management and 911 Cen- field Town Clerk Rick Freeman. “The tax through the 911 Center and 39 calls came ter Director Paul Lewis, calls for cannot go into effect until July 1, 2016.” directly to the police station. service in March totaled 207, with The 1/2 percent tax will not apply to ve- Building Inspector Report the county paramedics responding hicles, gasoline or food. “If you currently Building Inspector Bryan Wolfe re- to assist on 50 of those calls. pay state sales tax on something, you will ported four building permits were issued Of the 50 calls to which HCEAA pay the municipal sales tax,” Freeman in March. They are as follows: medics responded, eight were to said. • Cheryl Oliver of the 300-block of Mt. Wardensville and 42 were to Math- Photo by Jean Flanagan “Anything that is purchased or deliv- View Drive is constructing a porch. ias-Baker. Richard Hartman and Buddy Cullers were honored with certificates of appreciation by ered within the town limits will be taxed. • C & P Carpet Plus of South Fork The HCEAA voted at the March Mayor Gary Stalnaker and the Moorefield Council on Tuesday. Hartman and Cullers If you buy something online and have it Road is installing a sign. meeting not to pay the $20-per-call have served on the Moorefield Park Commission for many years and their service to delivered to a Moorefield Zip Code, you • Baker Insurance Service of the stipend to individual squads if the the community is very much appreciated. will be charged the tax.” Continued on page 8 Continued on page 6

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WV Employment Dear Editor, is permissable to fly the flag after the rain, and some are out after news that powerful people would Ever since 9/11 a lot of people dark, but it must be illuminated. dark without being illuminated. prefer to keep hidden.” The state treasurer’s office sends out a quarterly have been displaying the Nation’s In such a case one needs to take If someone can show me that I have spent countless hours flag at their homes, from vehicles, care as to how the flag is lit. 15 I am wrong, fine. But otherwise at the Grant County courthouse publication called “Currency Notes.” Sometimes it on bridges, etc. That is all well or more years ago when I lived flight the flag properly or not at going through public records. I has rather interesting information as did the spring is- and good. in Virginia a case went to court. all. found things that were disturb- sue. When I was at Ft. Dix, NJ for I believe it was a retired Army Bob Brookfield Basic Training in February of 1961 officer living in Reston, VA de- Wardensville ing to me. I went to many County It gave a listing of the state’s largest employers by we were given instructions on how cided to fly his flag day and night Commission meetings to ask why county. We thought boards of education would lead in the flag should be displayed. We and had it illuminated. Unfortu- Dear Editor, this or that was being done. most counties or Wal-Mart. Wrong. It took some dig- were told that the flag was to be nately, his lighting was causing I was saddened to learn in your It would behoove citizens to at- raised at sunrise and lowered at problems with his neighbors. It April 1, 2015 editorial that you tend Board of Education, Town ging, but this list was supposedly just private employ- dusk. At no time should the flag seems his lights were shining into would no longer be listing the Council, and County Commission ers and Wal-Mart only showed up in one county as the touch the ground. Also, the flag their homes. They went to court elected officials and others who meetings. Also, spend some time was not to be displayed in inclem- and won. That was a prima facie have perpetrated illegal immoral, reading the minutes of their meet- top employer. ent weather (rain, snow). To the case of “your rights end where my or ethically wrong activities on the ings. Believe me, you will get an The real surprise was that in 25 counties, out of 55, best of my knowledge these rules rights begin”. people of West Virginia. education! the largest employer was a health-care related facility. have not changed. For the past several years I One of my favorite quotes is by Since 9/11, I have seen, and have noticed, while driving in on journalist Bill Moyers who said, I thank you for your informative The vast majority were hospitals and a few were el- continue to see, the Nation’s flag WV259, at least a dozen locations “We journalists are of course ob- editorials. dercare organizations. This was true for Grant, Hamp- when it was tattered and torn, where our flag is being displayed. ligated to cover the news. But our Respectfully, shire and Pendleton. when it is raining, after dark. It Sadly, these flags are left out in deeper mission is to uncover the Jane Kite Keeling Thanks to Pilgrim’s Pride Hardy County was one of my UNBaseD OpiNiON only ten counties with manufacturers leading the em- It’s that season again. Spring. sure canner, but pressure is still Cuban Missile Crises came about ployment list. The additional nine counties had indus- Time to mow. Time to grow. best way to go. Reliable preser- when Premier Nikita Khrushchev trial plants leading in employment from Toyota in Put- The gardening part may be more vation of any edible meat or veg- attempted to arm his friend, Fi- By nam to Alliant Techsystems in Mineral. important this year. More urgent. etable, no matter the acid content, del Castro’s Cuba with intermedi- For folks who’ve plowed, planted, DaviD O. is worth learning how to pressure ate range nuclear tipped missiles. Of real interest is there were only about eleven coun- picked and preserved for years, it’ll HeisHmaN can safely. America couldn’t have such short ties with the coal or gas industry leading the employ- be business as usual, but it might Why all this emphasis on grow- lift time missiles based so close be time to take a second look at ing and canning food? Why, all of to our shores. President John F. er list. There were three recreational employers - the preservation. a sudden now am I all turned on Kennedy said no and made it stick. Greenbrier, Snowshoe and Canaan Valley Resort who Freezers have become the way about it? What set me off? Missiles sailed back to Russia on led in their counties. Mountaineer Park (racing) could to go. Pick food, prepare it simply, if you don’t know already. Teach Realization of a confluence of same ships they’d arrived on. drop it in zip lock bags and stack somebody who doesn’t know if you circumstances. World events com- You can bet your socks that Raul be added to this grouping. them neatly in a freezer. Four or already do. Share what you know ing together to suggest a repeat of and Fidel Castro as well as Vladi- Even though government employees weren’t includ- five hundred dollars invested in a about gardening and preserving, history. Perhaps not only a repeat, mir Putin well remember their ed, two counties, Gilmer and Marion, had state col- small/medium freezer will main- particularly canning, with family but an extension besides. embarrassing loss of face at the tain foods for a couple of years at members and good friends. Barack Obama was born on hands of American intimidation. leges listed as their top employer. It would be interest- least. Every thing goes great as Buy extra canning supplies when August 4th, 1961. Vladimir Putin I’ve seen conjecture that President ing to see the figures reflecting all education and state, long as electricity remains avail- they are available at good pric- of Russia was born October 7th, Kennedy died in retaliation for his able and a cat doesn’t knock the es. Keep funnels, tongs, and big 1952. The Cuban Missile Crisis part in that Cuban/Russian defeat. federal and local government employers. plug out of a high wall socket That spoons handy. Replace your can- took place October 14th through I’d guess their vaunted nationalis- The publication didn’t give out numbers for any of happened to me once. Everything ner if you aren’t sure about its con- October 28th, 1962. tic pride cries for revenge against these employers, but we were more than intrigued at inside thawed and rotted. dition. Everyone has heard stories For those folks, President the American Warmongers who Canning is the thing. Learn how of green beans splattered all over Obama’s age or younger, The the breakdown. Realize, too, that many people in West a house from an exploding pres- Continued on page 6 Virginia work for small businesses. But just think, without hospitals, tourism and a few good industrial manufacturers, the biggest employers in West Virginia Fifteen Years Ago The Capon Valley Area Poul- the new product, and be available pay salaries with tax dollars. April 12, 2000 try Auction listed 103,200 head of May 15. Coffman-Fisher would Director of Emergency Services poultry at the first auction. Over handle the new hose. Scary, isn’t it? Mike Southerly told county com- 125 people were in attendance. Workers had begun work on the missioners that the drought was not Members of the Moorefield Se- Old Fields Bass Hatchery after News Briefs over with spring starting out dry. nior Class performing in “Bells stopping during the winter months. On another issue, the Commis- stable were married April 5. on Their Toes” were Lucy Fisher, Moorefield High School’s first Tax Freedom Day, the day when The U.S. Department of Ag- sion gave Southerly the go-ahead Born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Eye, Donna Dasher, Nancy Love, Dick “Yellow Jacket” yearbook was the nation as a whole has earned riculture is accepting applica- on planning for E-911 even though a son, Sean Curtis. Harrison, Allen Bean, Ann Tur- ready for printing. enough money to pay its federal, tions for the USDA’s 2016 Farm Grant County was no longer inter- ley, Bill Hawse, Melvin Goliday, Sarah Leatherman Parrish, 72, To School grants. Designed to state, and local tax bill for year, ested in a cooperative effort. Jack Welton, Donnie Bensenhaver, Elkins, died April 5...Daniel An- will arrive 114 days into the year increase the availability of local Forty-five Years Ago Ground was broken on an 8,000 Wesley Shanholtzer, Wilma Wolfe, drew Schell, 58, Gorman, died in on April 24, according to the an- foods in eligible schools, these April 15, 1970 square foot addition to the Chris- Vernon Webster, Leslie Barr, Ken- a mine accident April 1...Angus nual report released recently by grants help new programs get Hardy County women were be- topher Peacock Cabinetry building nie Hinkle and Richard Evans. Addison Combs, 60, Cumberland, the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. started or can be used to expand ing offered free Pap tests in a mo- in Wardensville. The Capon Valley Blanche Pope Hawes, 59, Key- died April 5...Waldo Hack, Glyn- Items from the report: Ameri- existing efforts. Proposals for bile unit from the State Board of plant with 40 employees is the only ser, died April 10...Laura B. Har- don, MD, died April 5. cans will collectively spend more planning, implementation and Health. production plant for the business vey, 90, Altavista, VA, died March Mary Crites and George Berg- on taxes in 2015 than they will on support service grants are due no Miss Toad Belly won the Abstract with showrooms in Connecticut, Il- 29. She taught in the homes of B. doll were married February 24... food, clothing, and housing com- later than 11:59 p.m. EST, May 20, Beauty Contest sponsored by the linois, New York and Florida. I. Wood and S. M. McNeill in the Hilda Fleming and Evers Ours bined. Americans will pay $3.3 2015. Letters of intent for train- band boosters. Wardensville’s Town Council dis- 1890s. were married March 21...Dorothy trillion in federal taxes and $1.5 ing grants are due by 11:59 p.m. A workshop for vacation farm cussed the Corridor H legal case Lucy Barbe and George Frank Wilson and Joseph Thurman Frye, trillion in state and local taxes, for EST, April 30, 2015. More infor- operators was being offered to local settlement and implications for the See were married April 10. Jr. were married april 5. a total bill of more than $4.8 tril- mation about the grant program, farm owners. town. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Devaul Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest lion, or 31.1 percent of the nation’s upcoming webinars relevant to ap- Aaron Harvey Ketterman, 91, Schell, a daughter...to Mr. and The new State Police Headquar- Shipe, a daughter, Betty Jean...to income. If you include annual fed- plicants, and sample grant applica- Bergton, died March 15...Harry J. Mrs. Homer Barb, a daughter... ters facility south of Moorefield was Mr. and Mrs. William R. McNeill, eral borrowing, which represents tions can be found online at http:// Bean, 70, Akron, OH, died March to Mr. and Mrs. James L. Dove, a nearly complete. a son. future taxes owed, Tax Freedom www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/ George T. Burger, 61, Burling- 16...Sally Paxton Trumbo, 71, Fort daughter, Brenda Sue...to Mr. and Moorefield defeated Mathias Day would occur 14 days later farm-school-grant-program. ton, died March 31... LaVerne God- Seybert, died April 10. Mrs. Lloyd Fultz, a daughter, San- 11-0. on May 8. Tax Freedom Day is a ********** love Riddle, 38, Harrisonburg, died Evelyn Lorraine Fishel and John dra Kay...to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne significant date for taxpayers and AAA Fuel Gauge says the aver- April 2...Stanley Clinton Ruckman, Thomas Bowman III were married Funkhouser, a daughter...to Mr. lawmakers because it represents age price last week for a gallon of 58, Romney, died March 30. March 22...Eleanor Kathleen Stultz and Mrs. John P. Weese, a daugh- Ninety Years Ago how long Americans as a whole regular unleaded gas in West Vir- Moorefield girls defeated Mar- and Richard Lee Heishman were ter, Beverly Fay. April 9, 1925 have to work in order to pay the ginia dropped 4 cents to $2.436. tinsburg Christian Academy 17-2 married March 21...Vickie Lynn Moorefield defeated Wardens- Governor Gore appointed Ar- nation’s tax burden. The national average price for and lost to Musselman 16-13... Vetter and Gary Lee See were mar- ville 10-0 in the season opener. thur Cunningham, M. W. Gamble, ********** regular unleaded gasoline $2.388. Tennis was added to MHS varsity ried April 10. Geo. T. Leatherman, and P. D. A Primitive to Prepper Festival The price for regular unleaded sports for the first time. Born to Sp/4 and Mrs. Donald Seventy-five Years Ago Delawder as delegates to the annu- will be at Hedgesville April 18-19. gasoline has fallen for 24 of the Combs, a daughter, Angela Melis- April 10, 1940 al convention of the Good Roads This family-friendly spring festival past 30 days, however, prices could Thirty Years Ago sa...to Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Mon- J. M. Moore announced that Association to be held in Houston, brings together primitive skills like still rise again this spring if global April 10, 1985 gold, a daughter, Vickie Marie... work would begin on the new high Texas later in April. In all, 233 del- fire making, edible plants and tra- crude prices rise or domestic re- City officials had responded to to Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Wilkins, school buildings at Mathias and egates were appointed from the ditional archery with more mod- fineries experience production is- concerns over an increase in van- a son, Michael Wynn...to Mr. and Wardensville. Assistant superin- state. ern preparation and homestead- sues, the timing of this seasonal dalism. Curfew and loitering ordi- Mrs. Wilbur Clayton, a son, Jef- tendents for the three school proj- F. A. Wilkins, Needmore, was ing skills like food preservation, peak would be within the range of nances were being strictly enforced. frey Darby...to Mr. and Mrs. Denzil ects were named: G. Tom Williams building an addition to his house. sustainable gardening, filtration, recent years but the “high” would Both the County Commission Wilkins, a son, Gary Scott. for Moorefield, James Teets for M. A. Evans and Benjamin Di- livestock grazing, and packing an be significantly lower. Across and the City Council were ap- Wardensville, and Wade Snyder at etz, affirmative, and Allen and Roy emergency first aid kit. For more West Virginia prices ranged from proached about problems with the Sixty Years Ago Mathias. Wilkins, negative, held a debate at information call 305-797-0414 a high of $2.481 at Bridgeport to Dog Pound and who was respon- April 13, 1955 Thirty-three Moorefield women Old Fields on “That the Fear of or 910-685-5705; or go online to a low of $2.304 at Parkersburg. In sible. Polio vaccine was to be adminis- were helping the Red Cross cloth- Punishment is a Greater Incentive www.northamericanbushcrafts- Hardy County gas prices stayed at Howard Krauskopf was named a tered following the release of a re- ing drive by making 12 dresses and to Good Than the Hope of Re- chool.com $2.49 for the fourth week in a row. partner in the law firm of See and port from the University of Michi- knitting 20 sweaters. ward.” The affirmative won. ********** ********** Walters. gan which stated the previous year’s Farmers in the Fisher section W. W. Smith was reported to Eliza Shoemaker Haggerty, 85, shot had been 80 to 90 percent ef- were losing lambs to sheep killing have sold his farm at Flats. Purgitsville, had died...Ila Compton fective. dogs. Jasper Sager, Mathias, moved to McNabb, Phoenix, AZ, died April A two-day forest fire burned over The DuPont Company, a manu- Lost River. M OOREFIELD 7. 300 acres on the South Fork. One facturer of nylon, announced that Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. E XAMINER Angela Snyder and Jeffrey Con- fire fighter was injured. women’s hose would be made from Poland, a son. 132 South Main Street, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 Telephone: (304) 530-NEWS • Fax: (304) 530-6400 • www.moorefieldexaminer.com Today is Tax Day food is good, but the people are Emails: N EWS /E DITORIAL : [email protected] “gooder” if there is such a word. Remember several weeks ago D ISPLAY A DVERTISING : [email protected] Believe it or not, Americans Your support for the Peru Center when we wrote about the Bloom- C LASSIFIED A DVERTISING : [email protected] spend $58 billion to pamper and is returned to the community in ery Plantation Distillery in Jeffer- L EGAL A DVERTISING : [email protected] C IRCULATION : [email protected] protect their 397 million pets, from various projects. son County which closed its retail B ILLING Q UESTIONS : [email protected] fish and reptiles to cats and dogs. outlet due to antiquated tax laws? The Moorefield Examiner is published weekly on Wednesday except between Christmas and Those billions are spent on food, Celebrate today Well, they are back up and run- New Years at 132 S. Main Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Periodicals Postage is paid at ning, thanks to a bill passed in the Moorefield, West Virginia, 26836. USPS 362-300. Subscription Costs: $29.00 per year tax veterinary care, supplies, over-the- the best brochure or rack card for included for Post Offices in Hardy County. $33.00 per year tax included elsewhere in Hardy counter medicines, other services Got any stink bugs? A Universi- Legislature and signed by the gov- Co. with Post Offices out of Hardy Co. $35.00 per year tax included for elsewhere in West a West Virginia Bed and Breakfast. Virginia. $40.00 per year outside West Virginia. There will be a $6.00 charge to change such as trips to spas. According The WV Department of Agricul- ty of Maryland scientist needs live ernor. It did away with the ABC subscription address to out of state. Three-month, six-month, and nine-month subscriptions to the report, people spent about ture recognized the Inn at Lost collections of about 50 bugs. He requiring any product to be sold also available. $35.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition. recently lost a colony of 13,000. in the distillery’s own retail shop $50.00 per year tax included for the Moorefield Examiner Online Edition & Print Edition. 5 times more on their pets than River as one among the best in ag- they did on movies last year, but ritourism marketing efforts. By the way, he is studying ways of had to first be sold to the state POSTMASTER: Send address change to: did spend more on homes than on eradicating stink bugs, but doesn’t ABC and then purchased back at Moorefield Examiner, P.O. Box 380, Moorefield, WV 26836 their pets. Based on these num- But then you can’t think the virus which took out his a higher rate. It was a great way Member: National Newspaper Association and West Virgina Press Association THE EXAMINER IS THE DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER bers, we can’t get really excited study subjects is very effective. If for the ABC to get income, but not OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HARDY COUNTY about spending issues. Peru’s Ham and Oyster dinner you have stink bugs and would like great for the distiller. Of course, Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; is scheduled for this Saturday at to donate them, call entomologist it may also have helped that some General Manager: James O. Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; Unless you extend the Peru Community Center. It’s a Galen Dively at 202-812-9828 or Virginians offered the Bloomery Advertising Manager: Mike Mallow; Staff: Kathy Bobo, D.J. Bosley, Carolyn Burge, wonderful way to celebrate spring, email him at [email protected]. facility space and much looser tax Sam R. Fisher, Carl Holcomb, Diane Hypes, Carissa Kuykendall, Sharon Martin, Faye Staley, Peggy Wratchford. Congratulations to Toni and Ted the greening of our world and laws. A little competition some- Harvey on winning first place for shake off the winter blues. The With the rest of us! times helps. MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 3

news [email protected] Storm Water System Fix at MHS to Cost Additional $5,000 By Jean A. Flanagan meeting on Monday, April 6. Williamson Shriver Architects rec- Studio in Wardensville and Bob’s cy GBUA for first reading. White- board’s recommendation and bring Moorefield Examiner Fox presented a series of draw- ommended the board send requests Builders in Baker as Experien- cotton said this policy pertains to the policy back for action. ings to show how the system was for quote out and discuss the costs tial Learning Sites for the 2014-15 the faculty and staff. The next meeting of the Hardy The engineer from Triad Engi- supposed to work. He also reported when the bids are received. He vol- school year. • The board approved Critical County Board of Education will be neering said the soil borings indi- on efforts to pinpoint the problem. unteered Williamson Shriver to do • The board approved Athletic Needs - Shortage Substitute Teach- held on Tuesday, April 21 beginning cated a percolation rate of between “The system was pumped dry,” sketches for the RFQ. Contract Policy JGF for first read- ers Policy GCBA for first reading. at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held 1.75 and 2.25 inches per hour. he said. “It filled up within 10 - 12 Superintendent Barbara White- ing. • The board discussed Use of at the Central Office, 510 Ashby St. Based on that information Teredon days. The amount it is perking is cotton told the board the schools • The board approved Tobacco- School Facilities Policy KBE at in Moorefield. The public is invited Corporation designed a storm wa- negligible, certainly not enough. are making good progress and she Free Workplace Environment Poli- length. Whitecotton will take the to attend. ter management system that would Instead of 1.75-inches per hour, it’s is working to schedule dedication collect rain water and runoff and only perking at 1/32 inch per hour.” ceremonies for mid-August. disperse it down and out through The proposal for correcting the MPD to Look for Distracted Driving the ground. Unfortunately, the sys- problem is a sump pump that will Other Business The Moorefield Police Depart- danger driver, passenger, and by- largest proportion of drivers who tem doesn’t work. pump the rain water and runoff into The board approved Use of ment would like to remind the com- stander safety. were distracted. Water collects in the catch basin a storm drain and ultimately the School Gym Policy FCE. munity that April 2015 is National A total of 3,154 people were The West Virginia Governor’s in front of Moorefield High School, South Branch Potomac River. The • The board approved Title I Distracted Driving Month. Officers killed in 2013 and an estimated Highway Safety Program and Mo- doesn’t drain as engineered and cost will be an estimated $5,000 - Parent Involvement Policy BBIA. will be patrolling during their nor- 424,000 injured in motor vehicle bile Life Solutions have created a during a heavy rain event, spills $6,000. • The board approved Drug Test- mal duties as well as special patrols crashes that involved distracted free app to help fight drinking and over into the parking lot. “If we had known the water ing Policy for Simulated Workplace emphasizing on Distracted Driving. drivers. Our youngest and most in- Greg Fox of Teredon Corpora- wouldn’t perk, we would have de- and Opt-In Participants Policy JDF Distracted driving is any activ- experienced drivers are most at risk, driving. The app is called “Driver tion and R.J. Strother of Triad Engi- signed a sump pump system,” Fox for first reading. ity that diverts a person’s attention with 10% of all distracted driving Sober West Virginia” and is avail- neering spoke to the Hardy County said. • The board approved Misty’s from the primary task of driving. crashes involving drivers under the able at http://www.DriveSoberWV. Board of Education at their regular Architect Greg Williamson of Stolen Moments Photography All forms of distracted driving en- age of 20. This age group has the com. PSD Head Assures Continued from page 1 line for fire protection.” fice to repair old books and index 277 - Hardy County Sheriff’s appointed to their board. While (TTHMs) and 93 ppb Haloacetic Commissioner Harold Michael and scan chancery documents. Department none of the commissioners knew Other Business Acids (HAA5s). Regulatory lev- asked if the PSD provides water • The commission approved a • 343 - Moorefield Police De- Jones, they voted to approve his •Brendon Neil of the Columbia els are 80 ppb and 60 ppb respec- service to customers with grant Governor’s Community Participa- partment appointment. Pipeline Group provided an up- tively. funding. tion Grant application for $2,500 • 61 - West Virginia State Police “Why wasn’t Robert Williams date to the commission. “Those numbers are a com- “We will enter into a main line for improvements at the 4-H • 126 - Fraley Ambulance Ser- appointed to replace his father?” Columbia owns the Lost River bined average of the last four extension agreement,” Moyers camp. vice Teets asked Michael. Natural Gas Compression Station quarters,” Moyers said. “Accept- said. “The developer estimates the • The commission approved a • 59 - Mathias Baker Volunteer Michael is on the RDA board of in Lost River. able levels must be maintained for cost, they build it and turn it over Governor’s Community Participa- Rescue Squad directors. Neil said the company was in a year before the health depart- to us to maintain. In this case, the tion Grant application for $2,500 • 22 - Wardensville Volunteer Renick Williams requested not the process of upgrading the pipe- ment will release us. PSD board voted to pay our engi- for the Hardy County Historical Rescue Squad to be reappointed to the board af- line. “We’re making improve- “We need more customers on neers to design the system. That’s Society. • 50 - Hardy County Emergen- ter his term expired in December ments to enhance safety and reli- Route 259. If we had more cus- not usually done, but the church • The commission approved a cy Ambulance Authority 2014. He requested his son be ap- ability,” he said. tomers, we wouldn’t have to flush will be ready for water in the fall Governor’s Community Participa- • 27 - Moorefield Volunteer point in his place. Columbia will be installing in- the water out into the ground. Our and we can help expedite that.” tion Grant application for $10,000 Fire Department “The board didn’t take any ac- line inspection equipment, replac- engineers are looking at subdivi- Michael asked Moyers if the for the Rig, Arkansaw, Wardens- • 14 - Mathias Baker Volunteer tion,” Michael said. “There was ing mainline valves and replacing sions nearby and what the poten- PSD would send a letter of sup- ville, Mathias, Bean Settlement Fire Department discussion about a developer sit- a short amount of pipeline under tial usage would be.” port for the town of Moorefield’s and Peru community centers. 5 - Capon Valley Volunteer Fire ting on the RDA board.” the Shenandoah River in Virginia. Commission President William bid for a new water plant. Moyer The commission approved a Department Greg Greenwalt, former presi- “There is more work on the Vir- “JR” Keplinger asked about the agreed. “We have 1,800 custom- Governor’s Community Participa- Often more than one agency re- dent of the Hardy County Emer- ginia side, but we’ll be doing some Baker sewer system. ers who use the water we buy from tion Grant application for $24,000 sponds to the same call. gency Ambulance Authority pre- in West Virginia as well,” he said. Moyers said it was operating Moorefield,” he said. for the Rig, Arkansaw, Wardens- Lewis reported work is sched- sented a letter of resignation from • The payroll register for March and fully functional. ville, Mathias, Bean Settlement uled to begin shortly on the Ca- Ted Garrett, who resigned be- 1 - 15 was $66,441.54. Keplinger asked about future Grant Funding and Peru community centers. pon Springs Tower. The bulk of cause of personal health reasons. • The payroll register for March projects. County Coordinator Rose the equipment has been received Keplinger thanked Garrett for 16 - 31 was $68,508.28. Moyers said the Believer’s Vic- Helmick presented a grant con- OEM - 911 Center Report and the funding for the tower is in his time and expertise. • The contribution to the Farm- tory Center and the RDA Busi- tract and several grant applica- Paul Lewis, director of the Har- hand. The commissioners also re- land Preservation board for the ness Park west of Moorefield were tions for commission approval. dy County Office of Emergency ceived a letter from HCEAA month of February was $3,190. being engineered currently. • A contract for $12,446 from Management and 911 Center re- Board Appointments Treasurer Tim Ramsey stating the • The contribution to the Farm- “We have submitted a request the West Virginia Records Man- ported calls for service increased The commissioners received positions of president, vice presi- land Preservation board for the to the Division of Highways to run agement and Preservation Board between February and March. a letter from the Hardy County dent and secretary of that board month of March was $4,409.90. the line in the Corridor H right- was approved, with a county There were 561 calls in February Rural Development Authority re- remain vacant. • The bill for the Potomac High- of-way,” Moyers said. “The RDA match of $1,244.60. The funds will and 742* in March. They were as questing Raymond Jones, CEO The commission took no action lands Regional Jail for the month and the church need an eight-inch be used in the County Clerk’s of- follows: of Panthera Training Center be to restore that board. of February was $29,094.75. HARDY TIMES GED Information ers that after April 1, the Sheriff’s dle School and East Hardy High Special Guest Moorefield Middle School at 7 org or 304-728-8330. Office will accept full payment School bands will be performing p.m. Please phone 304-530-6355 If you’ve taken the GED test McNeill’s Rangers SCV Camp only. Also, 2014 taxes will be de- their Spring Concert on Tuesday, to register for the class you are Dead Animals and not passed all parts, it’s not 582 will be hosting guest speaker linquent as of May 1. Property April 21 at 7 p.m. in the new au- planning to attend. All classes The West Virginia Division of too late to finish. You have until Lt. Col. Eric Buckland (retired) owners names for taxes not paid held at MMS will be in the Large Highways wants to remind the June to finish and earn your WV ditorium at the high school with by April 30 will be published in the at its next meeting on April 20, Group Instruction Room 13. public of its policy regarding the High School Equivalency Diplo- reception to follow. They look for- Moorefield Examiner. For infor- 7 p.m. at the Hardy County Li- pickup and disposal of dead ani- ma. For more information, con- ward to seeing you there. mation, call 304-530-0220. brary. Mr. Buckland has authored mals. The DOH will only pick up tact Eastern WV Community and Prostate Screening several books on the Civil War and carcasses on state owned highways Technical College’s Adult Educa- Spay and Neuter LEPC Meets The Hardy County Health will be speaking on Mosby’s Rang- and will not go on private prop- tion program. In Hardy County, Hardy County Local Emergen- Need to get your cat or dog Department will host a pros- ers. The public is invited and en- erty. Additionally, the DOH does call Vera Shockey at 304-434-8000. cy Preparedness Committee will couraged to attend. spayed or neutered? Contact tate screening clinic on Wednes- not have the equipment to pick up In Grant & Pendleton Counties, meet April 14, 7 p.m. at the RRT Spay Today, our area’s nonprofit, day, April 29 from 2 - 5 p.m. The dead animals in creeks, streams, call Amanda Barger at 304-257- Building, 144 Emergency Lane, reduced-price spay and neuter screening will include a digital or rivers. 1277. in Moorefield. The public is wel- program. At the time of surgery, come. exam and PSA blood test. There is Food School initial shots and tests can also be To report a dead animal on a Taxes Due a fee for uninsured patients. Bring Food School will be held Mon- obtained at lower rates. Choose state owned road, please notify The Hardy County Sheriff’s Of- Spring Concert insurance card for billing. Call day, May 4 at Hardy County from many vets over a wide area. your local district DOH office at fice would like to remind taxpay- The East Hardy Early Mid- 304-530-6355 for appointment. Health Dept. at 9 a.m., and the Contact Spay Today at www.baacs. 304-434-2525. 4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 obituaries GEORGE JUDY OURS MICHELLE LYNNE (WHITE) BROWN LOIS DARE LILLER Lois Dare Liller, age 70 of Tan- family, as they were everything to George Judy Ours, age 88, of Michelle Lynne (White) Brown, nery Hollow Road, Moorefield, her. Her dedication, kindness and Moorefield, W.Va., passed away age 47, of Strasburg, Va. and for- W.Va., passed away Friday morn- smile will never be forgotten. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Old merly of Petersburg, W.Va., died ing, April 3, 2015 at the Win- Surviving is a daughter, Glenda Fields, W.Va. Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Win- chester Medical Center in Win- (husband Keith) Smith of Baker, He was born on July 28, 1926 in chester Medical Center, Win- chester, Va. W.Va.; a son, Brent (wife DiAnna) Moorefield, W.Va., and was the son chester, Va. of the late Alston Clyde Ours, Sr. She was born May 31, 1944 She was born October 25, 1967 Liller of Old Fields, W.Va.; two sis- and Sarah Elizabeth Judy Ours. in Moorefield, W.Va. and was a in Petersburg, W.Va. and was the ters, Fern Ludwick of Moorefield, Mr. Ours graduated from daughter of the late Guy Lakin daughter of Voneta “Bonnie” (Wy- W.Va. and Alverta See of Baker, Moorefield High School in 1945 Funkhouser and Elizabeth (Go- att) Bishoff of Petersburg, W.Va. W.Va.; eight grandchildren; two and Shepherd College in 1951. chenour) Funkhouser. Her hus- and the late Ronald J. White. brother-in-laws; a sister-in-law; During his time at Shepherd he band of 51 years, Harlan E. Liller, numerous nieces, nephews and In addition to her father, she was preceded her in death in March was a member of the Internation- cousins. preceded in death by her brother, 2014. Two brothers also preceded al Relations Club, the Zeta Sigma Graveside services were con- Timothy W. White, step father, her in death. Fraternity, and served as the Wor- ducted Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Berdell Bishoff and step brother, She was a member of the Bak- ship Chairman of the YMCA. He In addition to his parents, he with Pastors Russell and Lucy proudly served in the U.S. Air Douglas D. Bishoff. er’s Chapel United Methodist was preceded in death by one sis- Webster and Pastor Loretta Brink- Force from 1951-1955 and was Michelle graduated from Peters- Church and had been attending ter, Catherine Virginia Ours Ev- several nieces and nephews er officiating at the Olivet Cem- discharged from the Reserve in burg High School in 1985. She was Sperry’s Run United Methodist etery, Moorefield, W.Va. Grand- July of 1959. Mr. Ours was a ca- ans and one brother, Alston Clyde employed by Hotel Strasburg until A funeral service was held April Church. children and nephews served as shier with the South Branch Val- Ours, Jr. her recent illness. 9 at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Lois had a passion for paint- ley National Bank and served on He is survived by his loving Surviving besides her mother, Chapel with Pastor Rick Bergdoll ing, sewing and quilting and spent pallbearers. the Public Relations Committee wife of 58 years, Polly Williams Voneta “Bonnie” Bishoff of Pe- officiating. Interment was in the many hours on their delicate out- Condolences, shared memo- Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield, ries and photos may be left on for the WV Bankers Association. Ours; one sister, Nellie Mae Ours tersburg, W.Va. is one son, Ryan come. She was a past participant W.Va. Mrs. Liller’s Tribute Wall at www. He retired from the Hardy County Leatherman of Old Fields, W.Va; C. Halterman of Keyser, W.Va.; in the now C.E.O.S., led a Bible her fiancé, Victor A. Indiero of Memorial donations may be Study for many years and helped fraleyfuneralhome.com. Board of Education in 1989 as a and several nieces and nephews. Special Education Teacher. Strasburg, Va.; one sister, Pamela made to the Schaeffer Funeral nurture many children by her ded- Arrangements were under the A funeral service was conducted He was a member of the Moore- White of Petersburg, W.Va.; three Home to help offset funeral ex- ication to assisting those in 4-H. direction of the Fraley Funeral field Presbyterian Church, where Monday, April 13, 2015 at Moore- brothers, twin Michael L. White penses. Also, she enjoyed camping with Home, Moorefield, W.Va. he served as a Deacon, Trustee, field Presbyterian Church with of Abington, Pa., Jay D. White of Funeral arrangements were un- and Ruling Elder. He was also a Pastor Katherine Jackson officiat- Moorefield, W.Va. and Andrew V. der the direction of the Schaeffer LEON RILEY KIMBLE member of the South Branch Du- ing. Burial was in Olivet Cemetery, White of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Funeral Home, Petersburg, W.Va. Leon Riley Kimble, 69, of and Tanya Lynn Kimble of Key- plicate Bridge Club, which meets Moorefield, W.Va. Frosty Hollow Road, Moorefield, ser; a brother, Lynn Ray Kimble on Wednesday, the Keyser Dupli- Pallbearers were Bob Evans, LAURA ADELL MANNING formerly of Piedmont, passed of Pennsylvania; and a sister, Lois cate Bridge Club, which meets on George Leatherman, Jim Bosley, Laura Adell (See) Manning, Mrs. Manning is survived by away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Fink and husband Howard of Monday, and the Cumberland Du- Lary Garrett, Bob Williams, Bert age 90, of South Fork Road passed three sons, Roy Turner and wife his residence. Headsville. He is also survived plicate Bridge Club which meets away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Harriette, Pensacola, Fla.; John He was born on December 18, by eight grandchildren, Johna- on Thursday. He was a Life Master Leatherman. Arrangements were under She was the daughter of Frank and Turner, Baltimore, Md.; and Stan- 1945 in Keyser, W.Va. and was the thon Kimble, Stephen Wise, Ryan of the American Contract Bridge son of the late Leonard and Ruth Kimble, Billy Lupis, Ryan Kersh- the direction of Elmore Funeral Carrie See. She was preceded in ley Turner and wife Betty, Moore- League (ACBL), and an avid gar- (Kesner) Kimble. He was also ner, Mickayla Kershner, Adreen dener. Home, Moorefield, W.Va. death by her first husband, Thom- field, W.Va. Additional survivors as Turner and her second husband are six grand-children; 15 great preceded in death by two grand- Kershner and Riley Kershner; and children, two brothers, and one four great grandchildren, Jamison Charles L. Manning. Also preced- grand-children; and 9 great great age iN actiON sister. Kimble, Kaiden Wilt, Cameron ing her in death were three sisters grand-children. Mr. Kimble was a United States Keyes, and Madalyn Keyes. MENU Books and magazines are avail- and one brother. There will be no services. April 20 - 24, 2015 able for your reading pleasure. TV Marine Corp. Veteran, having A funeral service was held at Mathias, Moorefield, and computer are also available. served during the Vietnam War. the Boyd Funeral Home, West- Wardensville Need a ride to the Senior Cen- He was a heavy duty diesel me- erport, on Monday, April 6, with Mathias & Wardensville - Home ter? Please call us at 304-530-2256 chanic, having worked for Warner Rev. Jack Turner and Rev. Tammy Delivered Only before 10 a.m. Come and join us. Brothers. Mr. Kimble was a mem- Turner officiating. Military hon- No meal for Mathias on Friday We look forward to seeing you. ber of Victory Post #155 Ameri- ors were accorded at the funeral Meals Served at 12:00 Noon can Legion, a member of Queens home by Vietnam Veterans Chap- Monday, April 20 -Fish, tartar DONATIONS Point V.F.W. #6775, and a mem- ter #172. sauce, macaroni and cheese, toma- Those making donations were ber of Blackhawk Tribe #131 Im- Words of comfort may be ex- toes, pineapple, wheat bread. Lona Sherman, Charlie Hefner, proved Order of Redmen. pressed to the family at boalfh. Tuesday, April 21 - Turkey pot Geraldine Hefner, Lola Crider, He leaves behind one son, John com. pie with vegetables and biscuit, Patty and Harold Michael, Ida Michael Kershner and wife Vicki Funeral arrangements were un- zucchini casserole, banana. Staggs, Moorefield Church of the of Moorefield; two daughters, der the direction of the Boal Fu- Wednesday April 22 - Hotdog, Brethren, Food Lion, WELD, Ruth Ann Kimble of Piedmont neral Home, Westernport, Md. sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, pin- and the Moorefield Examiner. All to beans, applesauce, wheat bread. donations--time, money, food, etc. Cabin Creek Strike of 1912–13 later known as Stonewall. Thursday, April 23 - Ham and are greatly appreciated. began when coal operators re- April 20, 1863: President Lin- cabbage, parsley potatoes, succo- ENSURE AND ENSURE jected the demand of their union- coln issued a proclamation that in tash, fruit. PLUS is available at a reduced ized workers for a wage increase. 60 days West Virginia would be- Friday, April 24 - Tuna salad on cost at the Moorefield Senior Cen- The strike that followed was one come a state. This occasion was wheat bread, pasta salad, peaches. ter. It is available by a case of 24 The Paint Creek-Cabin Creek Strike of the most dramatic and bloody marked 100 years later during the Due to the availability of deliv- cans, half case of 12 cans or by a six In 1880, he became West Virgin- conflicts in the early 20th century state’s Centennial celebration with pack. Flavors available are straw- ered food, substitutions are some- ia’s sixth governor. labor struggles in southern West a special ceremonial session of the berry, chocolate, vanilla and butter times necessary. April 16, 1923: Arch Moore was Virginia known as the Mine Wars. West Virginia legislature on April pecan. We will only accept checks If you want to pick up/carry out born at Moundsville. He was the April 19, 1896: Writer Melville for Ensure. No cash. 20, 1963, in Wheeling. a meal at the Senior Center call by first governor in 100 years to serve Davisson Post was born in Harri- MEDICARE - Do you need April 20, 1939: Poet Irene McK- 9:30. Wardensville area, please call a second term, and he returned son County. His best-known works help with Medicare Parts A, B, inney was born in Belington, Bar- by 9:00 a.m. for a home delivered later for a third. are the Randolph Mason series, C, D? Call to make appointment bour County. Governor Gaston meal. The following events happened April 17, 1827: Outdoorsman published in three volumes, and with Arline by calling the Senior Caperton appointed her state poet Persons under the age of 60 are on these dates in West Virginia William ‘‘Squirrelly Bill’’ Carpen- the more successful collection, Center at 304-530-2256, 8:00 - laureate in 1993. welcome to come and eat with us history. To read more, go to e-WV: ter was born on the Elk River near “Uncle Abner: Master of Myster- 4:00, Monday through Friday. April 21, 1936: President Roo- at a cost of $3.50 per meal. That’s The West Virginia Encyclopedia at the mouth of Laurel Creek. Car- ies.” THE MOOREFIELD GROUP sevelt established the Jefferson a deal. Any donation over $3.50 www.wvencyclopedia.org. April 19, 1902: Author Jean Lee is crafting potato necklaces, bead- penter guided prominent West would be greatly appreciated. Latham was born in Buckhannon. National Forest. The West Virgin- ed items, memorial crosses and April 15, 1872: Peter Godwin Virginians, including Governor She wrote a number of children’s ia portion of this forest includes other crafts. Please stop by be- Van Winkle died in Parkersburg. MacCorkle, through the wonders ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD books, including “Carry On, Mr. 18,530 acres in Monroe County. tween 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through Van Winkle was a member of the of the Elk Valley. SENIOR CENTER e-WV: The West Virginia Ency- Friday, to view or purchase these Governor’s Council of the Reor- April 17, 1871: West Virginians Bowditch,” which won the 1956 • Monday, April 20 - Puzzles, clopedia is a project of the West items. They make great gifts. ganized Government of Virginia, approved the Flick Amendment, Newberry Award. Crafts Virginia Humanities Council. HCCOA receives funding from 1861–63, under Gov. Francis Pier- which allowed former Confeder- April 20, 1823: General Jesse • Tuesday, April 21 - Puzzles, For more information, contact federal and state entities including pont. On August 4, 1863, Van Win- ates to vote. The amendment also Lee Reno was born in Wheel- Crafts, Senior Shopping 1:00 the West Virginia Humanities WV Bureau of Senior Services, kle was elected as one of the first applied to former slaves, but they ing. He graduated from the U.S. • Wednesday, April 22 - Puz- Upper Potomac Area Agency on two U.S. senators from the new had been enfranchised already by Military Academy at West Point Council, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E., zles, Crafts Aging, local government, dona- state of West Virginia. the 15th Amendment to the U.S. in 1846, eighth in a class that in- Charleston, WV 25301; (304) 346- • Thursday, April 23 - Puzzles, tions and memorial contributions. April 16, 1829: Jacob Beeson Constitution. cluded another cadet from west- 8500; or visit www.wvencyclope- Crafts Jackson was born in Parkersburg. April 18, 1912: The Paint Creek- ern Virginia, Thomas J. 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She is the daughter Bryan Adam Robinette. Megan is of Nicole Fansler and Jerry Cleav- the daughter of Michael and Diane Beginning at 4:00 p.m. er representing Hardy County. Miller. Bryan is the son of Steve Jaclyn is a freshman at Potomac and Sheila Robinette. State College where she is a mem- Megan is a 2001 graduate of ber of the Ag and Forestry Club. Moorefield High School and is cur- She was the 2014 WV Beef Am- rently enrolled in Eastern Commu- bassador, vice president of her 4-H nity & Technical College planning club and vice president of her high to finish her degree in Elementary school FFA. She reigned over the Education. Bryan is a 2002 gradu- 25th WV Beef Expo held on April ate of Moorefield High School and 9-11 and during the year she will is currently employed by Central represent West Virginia and the Pictured left to right: Sarah Page, 2014 WV Beef Queen; Jaclyn Tie & Lumber specializing in con- Beef Industry Council by promot- Cleaver, 2015 WV Beef Queen tractor sales. Megan Miller ing beef at various events. Crown- operating for the purpose of pro- ia Cattlemen’s Association, West A July 23, 2016 wedding is and planned. ing the new queen on Thursday moting quality breeding cattle for Virginia Cattle Women, West Vir- Bryan Robinette evening April 9, was the retiring the advancement of the industry. ginia Department of Agriculture Queen Sarah Page of Mineral cOUNtry Letters County. The Expo is a showcase of coop- WVU College of Agriculture and The West Virginia Beef Expo is erative efforts of the West Virginia Forestry and the WVU Coopera- a marketing and educational event breed organizations, West Virgin- tive Extension Service. Changing Seasons

When a man’s ways please News from the Lost River Valley the Lord,He makes even By SARA RIGGLEMAN A Food Handlers Class was held his enemies to be at peace Salyers Inducted As Spring is upon us we contin- this week at the Mathias Communi- with him. ue to have a variation of cold, cool, ty Center with elbow to elbow atten- P ROVERBS 16:7 (NKJV) warm, windy, sunny and raining dance. It is always a joy to see how days and we can even throw a little many folks volunteer in so many Into Phi Kappa Phi hail in there (that we had the other ways throughout the community. The Honor Society of Phi Kap- ship. Graduate students in the top day). But it is so nice to be able to Thanks to everyone for being there. pa Phi is pleased to announce that 10 percent of the number of can- get outside and enjoy ourselves a Also with Spring arriving it has little now. Take each day and make Langley Salyers of Moorefield, didates for graduate degrees may been so good to see Phyllis Hal- the most of it. Soon people will be W.V., was recently initiated into also qualify, as do faculty, profes- terman out in the yard working in grouching that it’s tooooo HOT! Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s old- sional staff, and alumni who have her flower beds now that warmer est and most selective collegiate achieved scholarly distinction. We would like to take the time to send out a great big congratula- weather is here. After a few health honor society for all academic dis- Founded in 1897 at the Univer- issues, Mrs. Halterman spent most ciplines. Salyers is pursuing a de- sity of Maine and headquartered tions to Dylan Strawderman, son of Bradley and Krista Strawderman of of the winter in the home of her son gree in Biology at West Virginia in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Mathias for being named “Athlete and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Te- Wesleyan College. Phi is the nation’s oldest and most of the Week” in the Potomac Valley resa Halterman. It’s refreshing to Salyers is among approximately selective all-discipline honor soci- Conference. Senior Pitcher, Dylan look out and see her out in her yard 32,000 students, faculty, profes- ety. The Society has chapters on Strawderman, tossed a complete and enjoying the nicer weather. sional staff and alumni to be initi- more than 300 college and univer- game shutout for the East Hardy Also with warmer weather ap- ated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. sity campuses in North America High School Cougars during the proaching, remember all of the sites Membership is by invitation and and the Philippines. Its mission is 7-0 victory over Paw Paw last week to see and places to visit throughout requires nomination and approval “To recognize and promote aca- in the Potomac Valley Conference by a chapter. Only the top 10 per- demic excellence in all fields of the Lost River Valley. Take in the action. Strawderman also dictated cent of seniors and 7.5 percent of higher education and to engage Artisans Museum, the Lost River terms from the plate with 3 RBIs juniors, having at least 72 semes- the community of scholars in ser- Farmer’s Market, the local Bed and during the contest. Great job Dylan! ter hours, are eligible for member- vice to others.” Breakfasts, the Lost River State By now I’m sure all of you are Park and the many other wonderful aware of the horrible fire in Lost sites to see. City last week that displaced a fami- Again as I often do, I’m asking ly of six. Their home was a complete each of you to please remember loss. This early morning fire was those that are suffering from ill- fought by numerous fire companies locally and from the surrounding nesses, those that have lost loved areas. I would like to take this time ones, those that have met with trag- to say “thank you” to all fire com- edy in their lives and those that are panies, neighbors, churches and or- just lonely and have no one to turn ganizations that came together to to. You may be the friend that can help this family out. The outpour- make a BIG difference in their life. ing of kindness will always be re- Until next week. Stay safe and membered. May God Bless. 6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 LiBrary wiNDOws New DVDs The story of English mathemati- Song One (PG-13) – When an Bittersweet (China Bayles; 23) by Teege – When a German-Nigerian reasons to get together. 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My Unbased Opinion HCEAA Struggles Continued from page 2 nuclear weapons are on the table Pulse attack launched against the Continued from page 1 “If and when the county para- worked for two years to get this made their homelands lose face in when he addresses his take over United States by a missile fired county paramedic responds. In medic responds to a call as a vol- program started at the college,” unteer, can they use the county he said. direct confrontation. of Ukraine and they’ve been men- from a common container ship in light of the current financial situa- tion, the board discussed whether vehicle?” she asked. Information about the para- Now the stars are aligning for tioned in conjunction with incur- the Caribbean Ocean. After mas- Cuban Missiles Crisis II. Presi- sions around Finland and other the practice of paying the per-call A motion was made, second- medic training can be obtained by sive die offs of population East of dent Obama is hugging and mak- Baltic countries. stipend could continue. No action ed and approved to allow county calling Eastern at 304-434-8000. ing nice with Raul Castro at a sum- How long before those missiles the Mississippi, possession of food was taken. paramedics to use county vehicles The next meeting of the Hardy mit meeting of American heads of set sail again for Cuba? After hug- and water became of paramount Paramedic Lisa O’Leary report- when they are responding to calls County Emergency Ambulance state as I write. Removal of Cuba ging Castro and “resetting” with importance to folks remaining. ed the Mathias Baker Volunteer as volunteers. Authority will be held on Wednes- from the list of states which sup- Putin, can Obama hold his thumb If Cuba gets nuclear weapons Rescue Squad voted to reimburse Greenwalt announced a Para- day, May 13. The meeting is tenta- medic Training program will be tively scheduled to be held at the port terrorism is rumored. Return over our nuclear button while he with Putin’s finger on their trigger, county paramedics when they re- spond to calls as volunteers with held at Eastern West Virginia Baker building. The meetings be- of Guantanamo, much maligned tells them to get out? Based on America is one huge step closer to prison for terrorists, has been his past record, I’d say we’ll be in the squad. Community and Technical Col- gin at 7 p.m. The public is invited Forstchen’s described armaged- mentioned. trouble. lege, beginning in 2016. “I have to attend. Numerous recent news stories June 2013 I wrote a column don. Best way to survive those cir- have discussed Mr. Putin’s nu- about a book, “One Second Af- cumstances is with reliable sources clear saber rattling. He’s made ter” by William Forstchen. Forst- of food and water independent of sure America and Europe know chen describes a Electromagnetic commercial sources.

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By Diane S. Hypes the bulls like they were their own worry about them after they leave passion they have for their job, and will be missed!” they both did so well. It not only Moorefield Examiner and their retirement regretfully is and often inquire about how they the belief that what they are doing And, indeed their absence from helped them, but it helped them does make a difference. the farm will be a great loss. Just It was a day of remarkably good the end of an era. are doing if they know you have help others. And, it kept spread- fortune for the 48th Annual To- Known far and wide simply as, “one of our bulls.” “If over your lifetime you are the thought of not seeing Bill and ing out into the great throng of hu- tal Performance Bull Sale, which “Billie and Stevie” the two of them “Over the course of Bill’s 45 and blessed to have been exposed to Steve at Reymann Memorial Farm took place at Reymann Memorial account for an amazing 84 years Steve’s 39 years of service,” Yates one person that exemplifies these Bull Sale is not something most of manity, stirring the hearts of others Farm, located east of Wardensville combined experience,” Yates said. said, “they have had a bird’s eye qualities then you are lucky in- us can even contemplate. In es- like a gentle breeze stirs the leaves deed. To have had the opportunity on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Af- “They have seen over 5,800 bulls view of a beef industry that has sence, they were as much a part of of the forest---returning to you in tested, with about 2/3 of them sold changed considerably. As a cen- to serve with not one, but two great the sale as were the bulls they so ter the hard winter we have had, it its endless course, of making the was wonderful to have a beautiful in three different venues at Rey- tral performance test, much of men that personify these qualities gently and carefully cared for. heavy load of life lighter, and the sunny day for the sale with tem- mann Memorial Farm. You would that change first appeared here. at the same time, has truly been an Their dedicated work ethic, peratures in the 70’s, and one of know the two of them better, as the They often reminisce about how honor and privilege that not many cheerfulness and sense of humor, dark road brighter for all of us. the largest crowds I’ve ever seen guy who parks you out in the trailer the bulls have transformed from will ever know! have had a dual value in the job We thank you Billie and Stevie. in attendance. To top it off, one of lot (Stevie), and the man who is in smaller to taller, and somewhat “So upon leaving this years the first bulls at the sale sold for charge of the bulls, (Billie). back again, or the various breeds sale,” he said,” I would like you Summary of the 2015 Wardensville Bull Sale $9,800. “Over the years,” he said, “the that have been enrolled. You can to consider these questions. Did But, with all this good news in two of them have served through almost see the change play out on you enjoy the atmosphere of our three program coordinators, at their faces, their words guiding you sale and the cleanliness of the Angus (77 detail records) the beef industry, it didn’t even Total------$335,000.00 come close to the very sad news, least seven division directors and on your own personalized tour of barn (yes they wash the walls ev- ery year)? Did you marvel at the that for two of the long-time Rey- three farm managers. While the the evolution of an industry and Average $4,350.65 gentleness of the bulls (yes, they mann Memorial Farm employees, industry has changed considerably our test station. High $9,800.00 actually have bulls they can scratch William Ferrell, and Steve Ru- during their tenure, one thing has “Our success,” Yates said, “has Low $2,400.00 been built on a solid foundation. with a garden rake)? Do you love a dolph, the 48th annual Bull Sale remained constant, never will you At its core, you will find the same great joke (that would be Bill)? Do would be their last. Both are retir- ever see a more dedicated, car- ing and devoted duo of cowboys building blocks of any successful you really want to know the exact Hereford (5 detail records) ing the end of August, 2015. (or bull boys in our case). Bill and operation; dedication, hard work components of the ration and from Reymann Memorial Farm Man- Total------$18.200.00 Steve work with the bulls continu- and commitment. However, the which field the hay and corn silage ager, Jerry Yates, said, “Bill and Average $3,640.00 ously from arrival day until we load mortar that binds these successful originate (that would be Steve)? Steve have been the anchors at this Low $2.600.00 the last one out to their new home. components into that foundation is “So thanks again Billie and Ste- farm and it is hard to imagine the They feed, care for, and treat each what really counts. It’s the love of vie, your contributions and dedica- farm without them. They cared for bull as if it were their own. They what Bill and Steve have done, the tion have made a difference. You Grand Total------$353,200.65 Photos by Diane Hypes 8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 ‘Crisis’ and ‘Shambles’ Used Continued from page 1 ambulance problem was to impose teers is available to help them,” a fee. she said. “We don’t have the money in the “This commission has a legal, general fund to pay for it,” he said. moral and ethical obligation to act “We will have to have a paid staff to proactively for the citizens of Har- provide 24-hour service.” dy County. The consequences for Commissioner Harold Michael not providing guaranteed ambu- agreed. “We need funding, there is lance services can and will be swift no question,” he said. “My prefer- and severe.” ence would be through a tax levy, so Baker resident Richard Pou- that every taxpayer shares the bur- lin also spoke to the commission- den. I would be for calling a special ers. “While the volunteer system election to pass a levy. I know we worked in the past, it won’t work need 60 percent (of voters to af- going forward,” he said. firm), but that’s doable.” Poulin reminded the commis- In addition to limiting the hours sioners of their “legal and moral the county paramedics work, the obligation” to provide ambulance commission has also decimated the service to the citizens of Hardy HCEAA. County. “The plaintiffs in the law- Several members have resigned suit are under no such obligation,” and replacements have not been he said. appointed. Most recently, four The lawsuit Poulin referenced members’ terms have expired and was brought by five citizens of Har- they have not been reappointed, dy County in November 2013. In nor have replacements been ap- August 2014, Senior Status Judge pointed. The organization has no Andrew Frye voided the ambulance president, vice president or secre- fee and ordered all money collect- tary, as the remaining members re- ed be returned to the citizens. fuse to accept leadership positions. On Aug. 29, 2014, Frye ordered According to immediate past the commission to refrain from tak- president Greg Greenwalt, the situ- ing any votes or even considering a ation with the HCEAA is critical. special emergency ambulance fee. “It’s just a shambles,” he told the In later rulings, Frye or- commissioners. “The commission dered Commissioners Teets and needs to look at the structure of the Keplinger reimburse the county for board. The licensing and applica- the $1.13 million cost of the rescue tion of grants must go through the squad building in Baker. authority. We all know the financial Attorneys for the commission- situation is dire and you’ve heard ers immediately appealed to the from the medics what that situation West Virginia Supreme Court of is, you might want to reconsider ap- Appeals, which issued a stay on all pointments.” orders. Greenwalt said the HCEAA was “I would ask that you reimpose approved by the West Virginia De- the fee or vote on a levy,” Poulin partment of Health for a $50,000 said. “We do not have adequate grant to purchase a vehicle. “But service. Something has to be done. we have no one with the authority People will start dying.” to make a purchase,” he said. It was suggested since the Su- The commissioners said they preme Court issued a “stay” on the would talk to the special prosecutor Aug. 29 order issued by Judge Frye, appointed to defend them in the why couldn’t the commissioners re- lawsuit and ask if the stay by the Su- instate an ambulance fee? preme Court would enable them to The commissioners said they enact a fee until a levy could be put would contact their attorney with on the ballot. They will make a con- that question. ference call during the next meet- Teets said the only solution to the ing, which is scheduled for April 21. Moorefield Council Votes Continued from page 1 mine what is available at the lower 100-block of Washington Street is rate. demolishing a building. The total cost of the proposed • Kenneth Anderson of the project is $26 million. 200-block of Morningside Drive is Gagnon reported about activity building a fence. at the Town Park. Moorefield Little Public Works Report League is in the process of build- Public Works Director Lucas ing the T-ball field. The council dis- Gagnon reported the town had cussed putting a fence around the several raw water pump issues in transformer and power box near March. They have been addressed, the backstop. but a new pump needs to be pur- Other Business chased. He is gathering quotes. The council had a second read- The old sewer lagoon has been ing of an ordinance to refund out- drained and additional remedia- standing water revenue bonds from tion efforts are ongoing. 2007 and finance water revenue Gagnon said he discovered that bonds Series 2015. The amount of the US Department of Agriculture the bonds is $3.5 million. The ordi- may be a source for funding for the nance allows the town to take ad- new water plant. “They offer sig- vantage of rising interest rates. nificantly lower interest rates,” he The council appointed five mem- said. bers to the Moorefield Tree Board. Market rates are between 3.4 and 5 percent while USDA rates They are as follows: are 2.5 to 2.8 percent. There is no Carla Hardy - 3-year term grant funding available. Terry Hardy - 2-year term “We will need to submit an ex- Roger Pratt - 2-year term tensive environmental review, but Omer Washington - 1-year term our engineers should have most of Sonny Golliday - 1-year term that already done,” he said. The board must meet four times It may be possible to get a $5 mil- a year. lion or $10 million loan from the • The next meeting of the West Virginia Infrastructure and Moorefield Council will be held on Jobs Development Council for 1 Tuesday, April 21, beginning at 7 percent, Gagnon said. That would p.m. The meetings are held in the reduce the amount financed at the council chambers at Inskeep Hall. higher USDA rate. Gagnon will The meetings are open to the pub- meet with IJDC in May to deter- lic.

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Story & Photos A line drive caught by Baker ended the inning at 3-2. By Carl Holcomb The second inning didn’t create any runs, despite a Moorefield Examiner walk to East Hardy’s Shawna Nesselrodt and a fielder’s choice by Allison Dyer. A plethora of errors and Brooke Riggleman’s three- A strikeout and groundout sandwiched those plays. run home run lifted the Yellow Jackettes over East The Yellow Jackettes (8-3) failed to reach base on a Hardy during a 11-3 victory last Friday in Moorefield. strikeout, groundout, and flyout. “Our defense was really strong tonight, I was proud In the third inning, the Lady Cougars (4-5) rallied to of them. We had some gaps in holes and I think we tie the game at three runs apiece. finally figured out where our groove is. We had some Herbrandt hit her second single of the night to get girls hit pretty good shots,” Moorefield coach Tammie the offense going. Ayers stated. Morgan Basye hit into a fielder’s choice with Smith “We keep telling them to get dirty and they were do- throwing to Savannah Kite at second. ing that tonight. It’s always wonderful when we beat After a groundout, Baker hit an RBI single with the anybody whether it’s East Hardy or any of the other throw sailing past first base allowing an extra bag. rivals, but especially the in-county rival.” A diving catch by Moorefield first baseman Alisha East Hardy got the bats going to create a lead, but Redmon in foul territory retired the side. lost control. East Hardy caught two fly balls, but two errors Riggleman allowed first inning back-to-back singles placed George and Lender on the base path. to Skye Metzer and Cheyenne Herbrandt to com- Riggleman crushed a three-run home run to provide mence the Hardy Girls Softball Showdown. a 6-3 advantage. After a flyout, Brooke Miller and Emma Baker gar- Ariel Reed struck out looking to end the frame. nered consecutive RBI singles for a 2-0 edge. Nesselrodt singled in the fourth inning, but was left A groundout and rundown got Moorefield out of the stranded. jam. Moorefield’s Serena Redman drew a leadoff walk, Miller issued a leadoff walk to Moorefield’s Bethany then Redmon smashed an RBI double and scored on Smith, who stole second base. an error during the play for an 8-3 lead. Tara George hit an RBI single and reached second Two groundouts sandwiched a walk to get the Lady on the throw home. Cougars out of any more trouble at the moment which A sacrifice grounder by Sumer Flinn moved George included a nice save and throw by Leanna Basye. to third base, then Cheyenne Lender drew a walk. Morgan Basye was issued a walk with one out, then An error on a pickoff attempt plated one run and Miller notched a single to center field. Riggleman gave Moorefield the lead with an RBI sac- Redmon made a diving stop on a hit from Baker and rifice fly. throw to Kite at first base for the out, then Julia Hahn “I have three words for you: errors, errors, errors,” popped out to Kite to end the side. Moorefield celebrates the home run by Brooke Riggleman against the Lady Cougars that broke a tie East Hardy coach Calvin Mongold remarked. Continued on page 2B for a 6-3 lead in the third inning.

Late Lead Dissolves as Wildcats Scrape Past East Hardy

Story & Photos hitting team all the way through By Carl Holcomb their lineup and he battled them. Moorefield Examiner I’m just happy to see our offense come alive a little bit. He had a The Cougars watched a 2-1 lead huge hit and that got things going. disappear in the seventh inning as You know how baseball is, you get Pendleton County garnered a 5-2 things going and it’s like the dom- comeback victory in Baker last ino effect. It can work in reverse. Thursday. I like that our guys were stingy on “We bunched together some defense. You’ve got to give East hits and started doing that in the Hardy credit, they make you play sixth inning. After we relinquished defense.” the lead, we’re a young team and Pendleton County ace Timothy we fought back,” Pendleton Coun- Hevener pitched a complete game ty Coach Sam Yokum commented. with eight strikeouts and notched “We had a big seventh inning the lead-changing hit in the sev- which helped Timmy [Hevener], enth inning. Pendleton County’s Jesse Lambert can’t reach the ball as East Hardy’s Hunter Miller slides into third base. Miller scores on the error during our pitcher out. He pitched very East Hardy starter Carson loss to the Wildcats.. well and East Hardy is a good Continued on page 2B 2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Late Lead Dissolves Errors and Home Run Continued from page 1B relief for the Cougars, then Shears Whetzel pitched 5 1/3 innings be- hit to Walker who bobbled the fore being relieved on the mound. ball before making a throw to sec- East Hardy (3-6) took a 1-0 lead ond base for the out and Roberts in the second inning, then let the grounded out to end the side. Wildcats tie it in the sixth inning East Hardy regained the lead in and regained it in the same frame. the bottom of the sixth inning. The defenses got a workout After a walk to Strawderman, collecting outs in the first inning, Hevener garnered two strikeouts. while East Hardy’s Brett Tharp Austin Whetzel hit a fly ball into drew a walk and Corey McDonald right field which was dropped to hit into fielder’s choice, but was create an RBI double, 2-1. left stranded. Hunter Miller was hit by a pitch, Pendleton County (9-1) threat- then Hevener got out of the jam ened in the second inning with with a strikeout. bases loaded as Luke Cooper and After a groundout to start the Callum McGrath were walked and seventh inning, Trey Cooper was Pendleton County got a lucky hop over the diving attempt of East Jesse Lambert singled. walked. Hardy’s Brett Tharp last week in Baker. East Hardy’s defense stepped it Dirt was accumulating over up as catcher Jesse Miller threw to a bases loaded threat in the third Luke Cooper hit into a double home plate, but not enough to dis- Bryce Strawderman at third base inning. play with Tharp, Strawderman, turb the umpire. during a rundown for an out, then “We didn’t have any hits and and Hunter Miller executing the Logan Cooper reached on an er- Strawderman turned it into a dou- we had four errors. We made a lot outs. ror, then stole second base. ble play connecting with McDon- of mental mistakes,” East Hardy Strawderman walked in the Hevener gave the Wildcats a ald at second base for the tag. Moorefield coach Tammie Ayers greets Brooke Riggleman during skipper Chad Williams remarked. third, but was left aboard on two 3-2 lead with a two-run producing Pendleton County’s Tyler Shears her home run trot against East Hardy. double into center field. hit a grounder hopping just over “We spent all day getting this strikeouts and a groundout. After a walk to Luke Cooper, Continued from page 1B Kite was given a free pass to load the dive of Tharp, but the Cougars field from a muddy mess to where In the fourth inning, there were a rundown situation created an the bases, then Smith popped out shut the door with a groundout on it was ready to play for nothing, re- two groundouts and a strikeout in Lender started the bottom of the opening for Pendleton County to for the second out. Riley Roberts. ally. It was a really poor game, two the top half, then two strikeouts fifth inning with a single to left field, score with the throw coming late. George ended the game with the East Hardy’s Hunter Miller games in a row where we’ve played and a groundout in the bottom then Riggleman ripped an RBI Feagans was given a walk, then drew a leadoff walk, then the Wild- poorly. We led the whole way, un- half. double at the fence in left field to help of an error as Leanna Basye cats countered with a strikeout and til the seventh and that was their Roberts got a leadoff walk in McGrath plated another run on an go up 9-3. had trouble fielding the ball with flyout. first lead. Walks and errors, it was the fifth inning, but the Cougars error for a 5-2 lead. Reed bunted and an error oc- one run scoring and Redman safely A walk was issued to Jesse Mill- ugly both ways. Tim Hevener is defense got the next three outs. Kohl Strawderman came in to curred allowing safe passage and reaching third base on the fielder’s er to put runners on the corners the best all-around athlete in the After a groundout, Pendleton close for the Cougars issuing a plating one run in the process. choice, 11-3. with Tyler Smith coming in to run conference. I watched him beat County’s Trey Cooper made a walk and a strikeout, then helping Redman walked, then Redmon In JV action, East Hardy won for Jesse Miller. us pretty much by himself on the leaping catch on a rocket line drive throw to Dillon Walker at home made a sacrifice groundout. 8-6. Pendleton County catcher Luke football field and he did it to us by Jesse Miller. for a rundown out. Cooper tried to execute a pickoff again in baseball.” Dillon Walker reached on a Thunder could be heard, so the throw at third base, but the throw Pendleton County’s Tyler Day bunt with an error, but was caught umpire made sure to keep the was off the mark and Hunter Mill- hit a leadoff single just over Mc- in a rundown. game moving. er raced home for the run, mean- Donald’s head in center field, then Luke Cooper and Cory Feagans Two groundouts and a flyout while Smith was caught off the bag Trey Cooper was walked. hit back-to-back singles with one ended the game, then the rain at second base not sliding back in Logan Cooper hit into a field- out in the sixth inning, then Mc- came pouring down. time. er’s choice with an out at third Grath tied the game with an RBI East Hardy had opportunities Moorefield Bingo Hall 2-6 p.m. East Hardy kept the lead until base, then Hevener was issued a single. slip away and the Wildcats took Tickets $20 .00 Each ($10 Admission fee for non-ticket holders) the top of the sixth inning, despite walk to load the bases. Bryce Strawderman came in for advantage of mistakes in the end. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MOOREFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE To order tickets make check payable to Moorefield Little League, P. O. Box 514 Moorefield, WV 26836 2:00: $1,000.00 Cash 4:00: $1,500.00 Cash Bridgeport Tournament 2:15: $200.00 Cash 4:15: $200.00 Cash 2:30: $250.00 Cash 4:30: $250.00 Cash Bridgeport Tournament Austin Williams pitched five Blake Conrad scored Rion 2:45: $200.00 Cash 4:45: $200.00 Cash April 11 strikeouts in four innings, Ke- Landes on a fielder’s choice 3:00: $500.00 Cash 5:00: $500.00 Cash aton Funk closed. with bases loaded in the third 3:15: $200.00 Cash 5:15: $200.00 Cash 3:30: $250.00 Cash 5:30: $250.00 Cash Moorefield 12 inning. 3:45: $200.00 Cash 5:45: $200.00 Cash Ritchie County 2 Moorefield 5 Wil Schoonover hit an RBI Lincoln 4 double in the fifth inning plat- 6:00 $2,000.00 Cash Blake Conrad had RBI sin- ing Tyler Smith. Tickets may be purchased at the following locations: gles in the first and fifth innings. Holden Sions pitched five NAPA • Capon Valley Bank • Old Fields Country Store Jestin Cosner hit an RBI sin- Dakota Vetter had RBI sin- strikeouts and allowed three Summit Community Bank • Pendleton Community Bank gles in the first and fourth in- hits in four innings. gle in the sixth inning plating Shorty’s Garage • Weimer Automotive nings. Dakota Vetter pitched 2 1/3 Cade Leatherman. Any Little League Board Member or at the door Wil Schoonover had a 2-RBI innings with three strikeouts Austin Williams plated Cos- Come and enjoy food, games and a chance to win one of many prizes! triple in the fifth inning. and five hits allowed. ner on a bases loaded error. Photo courtesy of The Inter-Mountain/Tony Baisi Thank You for Supporting t he Moorefield Little League MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 3B Page County Gland Slam Grounds Jackettes The Old MasTer Story & Photo By Jay Fisher By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner The big news of the week for WVU sports was the opening series in Moorefield’s Cheyenne Lender the new baseball park. It proved to be a big success on several fronts. The Lady Panthers devoured slides home for a score against The Mountaineers won the opening game--a 13-inning, 6-5 thrill- Moorefield with eight runs in the the Lady Panthers last Saturday er in front of over 3000 fans. WVU dominated the remaining games first inning including a grand slam in Moorefield. 8-0 and 12-4. The weather was gorgeous, and the ballpark proved to brunch and held off a rally to se- be a great setting for a game. The view is spectacular, and the best cure an 11-6 victory on Saturday part is that it should only get better, since they are still putting finish- afternoon. ing touches on the stadium. The total attendance for the three games “You always want to establish a topped 6000, which is a WVU record. lead early. It gives you a little mo- This weekend marks the first Big 12 series at the new ballpark, mentum and puts everybody at against Oklahoma. This will be tough. The Sooners are tied for first in ease. It’s the first time we’ve gone the Big 12 with an 8-4 conference mark. They are coming off a series ahead to start a game this year,” win at #25 Texas . The games will be at 6:00 Friday, 4:00 Saturday, and Page County Coach Alan Knight 1:00 Sunday. stated. Spring practice is continuing, and the offense finally got to shine at “They scored six runs to make it the open practice this past weekend. The defense wasn’t happy with its 8-6, then we came out in the next performance, and these things happen during Spring practice. The big inning and answered with three question is how much of it was the defense having a bad day, and how which is great. [Moorefield] has much of it was the offense starting to click? a couple good hitters, it’s kind of Football season tickets are on sale, and as a reminder, the priority tough since we struggled in two deadline for renewing season tickets is May 1. innings. We had to switch people The wrestling team’s recruiting class was hailed as a top 5 class when around, just trying to work the they signed. The high school wrestling seasons are over now, and the kinks out. We just want to play well “dirty dozen” racked up several state titles. More impressively, how- and see where that takes us.” ever, has been their performance in national tournaments. The Fl- Moorefield starting pitcher Ali- oNationals were just held, and three recruits came away with national sha Redmon forced two flyouts to titles. It will be very interesting to see how many newcomers crack the commence the game, then Page starting lineup next year – it wouldn’t shock me to see another fresh- County got into a groove. man All-American. A walk was issued to Savannah Jones, then Morghan Cloude hit a single into left field. Morgan Treger splintered a Unfortunately for the Yellow off pitcher Savannah Jones. runners. shot just past the diving attempt of Jackettes, Page County pitcher After a groundout, Cheyenne Sumer Flinn into right field for an Lauren Kite garnered a two- Keri Breeden countered with two RBI single as the Lady Panthers Lender hit a two-run producing RBI double, then Jones followed took a 1-0 lead. strikeouts to get out of the jam. RBI single in center field to cut with an RBI double for the 11-6 Two consecutive walks plated In the second inning, the Lady the deficit to 8-2. score. one run, then Page County (Va.) Panthers saw a fly ball by Savan- Riggleman drew a walk, then Breeden came back in to pitch scored on a wild pitch before Hai- nah Jones get dropped in right Reed executed a bunt with the and forced two groundouts and a field as Paige Crites tried to first baseman off the bag as she ley Sampson added an RBI single flyout. charge at it and safely acquired arrived. to go up 4-0. After a groundout to start the second base. Serena Redman hit a sacrifice Another walk was issued to load sixth inning, Plum doubled into the bases again, then Moorefield After a pop-out, Morgan Treger fly to plate one run with the bases singled just off the glove on the loaded, then Redmon struck out. left field. sent in Brooke Riggleman to pitch. Smith made a diving save on a Page County’s Kate Gordon hit diving attempt of Flinn at third Two defensive outs and a strike- single by Mongold to keep a run a full-count, grand slam home run base. out put the Lady Panthers down from scoring. for an 8-0 advantage. Savannah Plum hit into a field- in order in the top of the fourth A flyout ended the side. er’s choice with Bethany Smith inning. Sampson knocked a blooper “I was impressed with our de- making the throw home to catcher Jones tossed a strikeout, then into center field, but Reed used 2015 Bub Riggleman fense. The first inning just killed Tara George for the out. Smith answered with a double to her wheels to track it down in us. They got eight and we battled Crites caught the next ball to left center field. the shallow outfield and her mo- back and came within a couple. We end the side. George hit into a fielder’s mentum carried her to second Memorial Tournament Moorefield’s Ariel Reed hit choice, but Smith beat the throw base where she made a handoff to just couldn’t hold them from scor- Moorefield Town Park 4:30 - 2 v 6 4 v 1 ing no more the rest of the game,” a leadoff single, then the Lady to third base. Smith for the double play outs. April 17 & 18 6:15 - 7 v 3 2 v 5 Moorefield Coach Tammie Ayers Panthers got a strikeout, fielder’s Flinn bunted to load the bases, Moorefield failed to get a run- remarked. choice by Redmon, and a line then Lender hit an RBI sacrifice ner on base in the bottom half. Participating Teams Saturday Schedule: “Our defense and offense has drive catch. fly. Gordon doubled in the seventh 1. Frankfort Sager Field Brady Field improved dramatically since the Page County got two aboard Riggleman unloaded on a pitch inning with one out, but was left 9:00 5 v 1 7 v 2 first day of practice. I’m proud in the third inning on singles for a two-RBI triple to slice the 2. Moorefield stranded on two groundouts. 10:45 6 v 4 1 v 3 of the way our girls played. Page by Sampson and Gordon, but lead to 8-6. 3. Martinsburg Lender was given a leadoff County is very good, obviously couldn’t bring them home. Page County responded in the 4. Petersburg walk, but the Yellow Jackettes they play a lot of ball together. Riggleman closed the door on fifth inning scoring three runs to 5. Hedgesville Seven Team Single Elimina- They play a lot of travel ball and a fielder’s choice as Flinn almost get an 11-6 edge. left her standing out there on a 6. Preston County tion Tournament begins at 1:00 are well coached.” turned a double play to an out- Nicole Mongold hit a leadoff groundout, strikeout, and pop- 7. Philip Barbour No. 1 team gets a first round Moorefield’s Tara Georgestretched Redmon at first base, single, then Sampson hit into a out. bye, plays winner of 4 v 5 reached first base on an error with then got a strikeout. fielder’s choice out. Page County proved to have too Friday Schedule: First Round: one out, then safely slid into sec- Smith reached on an error as Cassie Hutton reached on a much fuel to diminish. Sager Field Brady Field 4 v 5 ond base on a fielder’s choice by Gordon dropped the ball, then bunting error, then Danni Mauck In JV action, Page County won 1:00 - 1 v 2 6 v 5 2 v 7 Flinn. George singled into center field hit a sacrifice bunt to advance the 6-3. 2:45 - 3 v 4 5 v 7 3 v 6 4B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 ExaminEr ClaSSifiEdS [email protected] FOR SALE Moorefield WV 26836. Call 304- MTM STORAGE, sizes 5x10, Center. FT w/comp benefits, full ville and Lost River area. Licensed MISCELLANEOUS 490-8032. tfn 10x10, 12x24, Rt. 55 East of time position .LICSW & Masters NOTICE and Insured. Reliable and reason- FOR RENT or Sale only 3 miles Moorefield, additional loca- preferred. Bachelor’s required, FISH FOR stocking ponds. Over SEPTIC TANKS Pumped M & M able rates. 304-897-6673. 5/2 32 species available. Free catalog, from Mount Storm Power Plant tion in Moorefield with sizes, with 5yrs management experience Septic Service. Call 304-257-3191. free delivery. www.zettsfishhatch- and Mt Storm Lake. Space 2000sq. 32x60, 40x60, 40x80, 72x100, and required (if not LICSW). 2 years tfn HELMICK’S LAWN and handy- ery.com. 878 Hatchery Road, In- ft. Lodge with 2BR’s, 3BA’S, new 100x1000 area with truck docks. management experience with LIC- ASBURY CEMETERY meeting, man service. Reasonable rates. In- carpet, cathedral ceilings, stone Large outdoor storage area sur- SW. CPR/First Aid required. Over- wood, WV 25428. 304-229-3654. April 25, 2015 at 6:30pm, on North sured and dependable. No job is 4/25 fireplace and large deck. Very pri- rounded by chain link fence also sight and strategic development of River Road. 4/25 BOWFLEX TREADCLIMBER. vate and seclude, on 10 to 83 acres. available. Space for commercial men’s and woman’s residential ad- too small. Service areas include: st dictions treatment. Program De- Bought 2013 for $2,200, approx., Will be available on May 1 , so act and industrial needs also available. YARD SALE Moorefield, Baker, Purgitsville, fast! 1-800-651-5540. tfn 304-530-6707. tfn velopment, Supervision and en- asking $1,800. Phone 304-851- SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 8-1 at Petersburg and surrounding areas. HARVEST STORAGE: 5x10, sure all aspects of operations are 3997. 5/27 NAPA. Women’s and kids cloth- 10x10, 10x20. Great location in implemented with state licensing Call for quote. 304-851-1711. 4/25 MURRAY STRAIGHT shaft gas FOR RENT ing, Premier Jewelry, White prom weed-eater. Used once. $45.00. MOBILE HOMES town. 304-703-2667. tfn standards and organization mis- sion. Oversight budgets/CQI/out- gown. Chris, Abby, Libby and Call 304-257-0424. 4/18 2BR, 1BA, in Fisher. Lot rent in- MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION LLC comes/reporting stats. Relocation Amy. 4/18 54” ROUND AMISH SOLID Oak cluded, tenant pays utilities. $425 WANTED asst. avail. To apply: go to www. SPRING BAZAAR. Wardensville MIKE’S EXCAVATING double pedestal claw foot table. 2 per month, deposit and references TO DO some.org and click on the search War Memorial Building. Friday, Michael Feigley, Owner/Operator leaves, expands to oval. 6 solid required. 304-897-6842. 4/18 *PAINTING ROOFS* 25 years April 24, 9-5, and Saturday, April oak Windsor Chairs. American icon to locate this position. Follow Purgitsville, WV 26852 ONE BEDROOM trailer on Wal- experience. Houses, Interior, 25, 9-? Arts, Crafts, Yard Sale, oak/color. $1,500; Alexander Ju- the instructions to complete your Licensed & Insured • # WV042472 nut Bottom Road. Fisher, WV. 6 house roofs, barn roofs, church food and Miscellaneous. Great for lian solid wood king bed. Beauti- on-line application. 4/18 304-538-6324 miles from Moorefield. $350.00 roofs, poultry house roofs, out- Mothers Day. Tables still available ful. Regular $4,000, sacrifice $700; FED-EX HOME delivery driver in monthly plus deposit. Call 304- buildings, mobile homes, fences, $10. Call for information: 540-325- FREE ESTIMATES New in box, large Murray Feiss Moorefield area. 304-897-6991. 434-2077. 4/22 staining log homes, businesses, 4/15 3814. 4/25 Remodeling, Garages, Roofing, Chandelier Light. Regularly $700, MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. pressure washing. Call Ronald Siding, Decks, Ponds, Ditches, $100 each; new in box Kichler PART-TIME BARTENDER/ 4 miles up South Fork. County Kimble, 304-358-7208. tfn WAITRESS. Good Times Lounge. LAWN SERVICE Driveways, Shale, Gravel ETC. large pendant light. Regularly water. Credit reference required. SHEEP SHEARING--Call Jacob Flexible hours, some weekend 3H LAWN SERVICE. For all $175, Now $70; New Thomasville 304-538-6174. tfn Earhart for more information and work, references required. See Joe your lawn care needs. No yard to 5 piece pickled oak, 2 large wired 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. pricing. 540-383-9753. 5/2 or Tyson. NO Phone Calls. 4/25 big or to small. Licensed and in- stereo cabinets. Regularly $3,000, Near Fisher, WV 304-703-1573 or GARDEN TILLING at a reason- Children’s Home Society in Rom- sured. Call for a free quote. 304- now $500; Thomasville 2 large 304-530-4881. 4/18 able rate. We have a 4 foot PTO ney site has relief Social Work 538-8092. 5/6 room dividers, $3,200 Now $500; driven tiller and 4WD tractor that positions available. Minimum KESSLERS LAWN Service servic- Thomasville TV entertainment FOR RENT can till last year’s garden or break center, wired, $3,500, All heavy of Bachelor’s degree in human ing the Mathias, Baker, Wardens- HOUSES new ground. Area to be tilled service field, preferably in Social solid wood. 304-668-5761. 4/18 must have access at least 6 foot 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, laundry Work, social work license eligible, wide. Not responsible for any un- clear background check, reliable FOR SALE room. Big house for rent on 6 acres of land. Good hunting. $1100.00/ derground utilities. Call or email transportation, good driving re- FARM EQUIPMENT month. Please call 304-257-3084. for prices, 304-538-3223 or Rud- cord, flexible schedule. If inter- KUBOTA, GEHL, BushHog, and Available January 1, 2015. tfn [email protected]. 4/18 ested, send letter of interest and Befco. 15 Kubota Cab tractors in resume to: Children’s Home So- stock. See Woodstock Equipment FOR RENT HELP WANTED ciety, 550 West Sioux Lane, Rom- Company for Sales, Parts, and Ser- SENIOR DIRECTOR of Ad- ney, WV 26757. No telephone calls vice. Woodstock VA. Call 540-459- APARTMENTS dictions Residential Treatment please. E.O.E. 4/25 3233. tfn 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA APARTMENT available immediately. Complete- FOR SALE ly remodeled located downtown Moorefield. All new cabinets, Highland Trace Realty, Inc . HOUSES flooring and appliances includ- PO Box 307, 200 E. Main Street, Wardensville, WV 26851 3BR, 2BA, log home on 5 acres, ing washer/dryer. $625 per month large porch and deck, paved which includes water/sewer with John B. Bowman, Broker driveway. 5 miles from Moore- same deposit. Call 304-851-6364. Charlotte Bowman, Assoc. Broker field, WV 26836. $235,000.00. For tfn Emily Anderson, Sales Agent more information: 304-490-8032/ MT. STORM VILLAGE APART- [email protected]. tfn MENTS has apartments becoming Office 304-874-3030 • Toll Free 1-877-293-3643 FOR SALE ONLY. 1940’s reno- available. Apartments are wall to E- MAIL : [email protected] vated house. 4 bedroom, 1 bath wall carpet, electric heat and AC. with stainless steel appliances and Laundry and community room on- www.highlandtrace.com Employment Specialist Wanted formal dining room. One block site. Rent based on 30% of adjust- from Pilgrims Pride. $110,000. An Employment Specia li st is wanted to provide job/ ed annual income. Equal Housing Call 304-434-2441. 4/18 career development activ iti es for W orkforce In vestment Opportunity, Equal Opportunity Act programs in Region VII. The Region VII Workforce Provider, handicapped accessi- In vestment Board encompasses Berkeley, Grant, FOR SALE ble. Please contact 304-822-6045. LAND/LOTS TTY/TDD: 800-982-8771. 4/25 Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, a n d BUILDING LOTS for sale start- SPACIOUS 4BR, 1BA, apartment Pendleton Count i es. Responsibilitie s include: fo ll ow-up ing at $25,000. Also 5 acre tracts available for rent in May. Hard- wi th new and exis tin g clients; determinin g e li g i bility; starting at $40,000. 5 acre lot great wood floors. Central heat and air. documenting program outcomes; monitoring client for hunting, lots of deer. Owner Located in downtown Moore- progress wit hin the pro gra m and ot h er activities will finance with 10% down. 304- field. Off street parking and back associated with the delivery of WIA program activ i ties. 749-8411. tfn yard. All of your utilities are in- Trave l will be required . BA?BS in bu s ine ss, education, ABOUT 60 ACRES of land for cluded in the rent (Electric, gas, socia l work, public administration or related fie ld is sale in South Fork area. Good water, and trash) Great for room- r eq uir e d . One-year of case management or related hunting. Some pasture. Spring fed mates or couples. If interested, call experience is preferred. This is a forty (40) hour a week pond. Artesian well. County water. (304)859-2982. 5/2 Financing available with approved pos iti on. Send cover letter , salary r e quirement s, and resume including references to: credit. 304-538-6174. tfn FOR RENT STORAGE Workforce Investment Board Executive Director, 151 FOR SALE *OLD FIELDS Storage* (Units Robert C. Byrd Indu s trial Park Road , Suite 2, COMMERCIAL 5x10) (10x10) (10x20). Located 4.5 Moorefi e l d, WV 26836. App li ca ti ons mu st be received by PROPERTY Miles on Rt. 220 North of Moore- 4 p . m . on May 1 5,20 1 5. Region VII Workforce 3,300 Sq. Ft., 4 BAY GARAGE field. Call 304-538-3300, 304-538- Inv es tment Board is an equal opportunity emp l oyer. with 1ac. $50,000. 5 miles from 2346 or evenings 304-538-6785. tfn

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lEgal advErtiSEmEntS [email protected] NOTICE TO acres, more or less. larly described by metes and bounds de- tion Agency, Inc. (EWVCAA) is accepting sessment purposes in the Hardy County 285 SANDFIELD ROAD CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES It being a portion of the same real es- scription in the chain of title in that certain Request for Quotation’s for Weatherization Assessor’s Office on Tax Map 145, as Par- WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851 To the creditors and beneficiaries of tate conveyed Max E. Park from Berlyn deed duly recorded in the Hardy County assistance program for the following ser- cel 0030. ATTORNEY: JONATHAN G BRILL the estate of KATHRYN D. MOOMAU de- Park and Beatrice Park, his wife, by deed Clerk’s Office in Deed Book No. 42, page vices: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Chim- The real estate is subject to any and all PO BOX 932 ceased: All persons having claims against dated November 1, l988, of record in the 142, as follows: ney Repair, and the following materials: rights-of-ways and/or easements in chain ROMNEY, WV 26757 the estate of the said Kathryn D. Moomau Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book Beginning at the west corner of John Cellulose, Blown iberglass, Mobile Home of title, and to prescriptive rights-of-ways, if deceased, whether due or not, are notified No. 202, page 117. The said Berlyn Park Swisher’s near the spring of said Asa Windows & Doors, Vinyl Replacement Win- any, that may exist but are not depicted in Subscribed and sworn to before me on to exhibit same with the voucher thereof, and Beatrice Park, his wife, conveyed the C. Bean thence North 33-1/3 poles to a dows & Mobile Home Furnaces. the public records. 04/02/2015 legally verified to the undersigned, at my fee simple remainder and reserved life time planted stone thence E. 37-1/2 poles to Contact Bobbi Wilkins at 304-538-7711 GREGORY L ELY office at 110 N. Main Street, Moorefield, rights in said real estate and the said Ber- a planted stone thence South to John to request an application and the RFQ TERMS OF SALE: Clerk of the Hardy County Commission West Virginia 26836, on or before July 9, lyn Park is now deceased and by a deed Swisher’s line 25 poles, thence with said General Instructions. EWVCAA encour- 1) The property will be conveyed in an 4/8, 4/15 2c 2015; otherwise they may by law be ex- from Beatrice Park, a widow, unto Max E. Swisher’s line to the beginning, containing ages M/WBE & Labor Surplus area firms to “AS IS” physical condition by Deed con- cluded from all benefits of said estate. Park, dated November 19, l990, and of 5-1/2 acre, more or less. apply. All Applications & quotations must taining no warranty, express or implied, TRUSTEE’S SALE OF All beneficiaries of said estate may ap- record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office (D) The 124 acre tract is actually de- be received by EWVCAA by Friday, 2 P.M. subject to the Internal Revenue Service VALUABLE REAL ESTATE pear on or before said day to examine said in Deed Book No. 211, page 784, the said scribed as being a 125 acre tract and is June 13, 2015. Late RFQ’S will not be con- right of redemption, all property taxes, pri- By virtue of the authority vested in your claims and otherwise protect their inter- Beatrice Park released her lifetime rights in more particularly described by metes and sidered. or Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbranc- undersigned trustee by that certain Deed ests. the 63-31/32nds acres which is a portion bounds in chain of title in that certain deed 4/15 es, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, of Trust dated April 16, 2007, and of record Given under my hand this 9th day of of 147 acre tract of real estate that Berlyn duly recorded in the Hardy County Clerk’s covenants, conveyances and conditions of in the Office of the Clerk of the County April 2015. Park obtained title to from Allen P. Park by Office in Deed Book No. 29, page 43 as WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the Commission of Hardy County, West Vir- William H. Judy, III deed dated August 1, l962, of record in the follows: OF TRANSPORTATION subject property. ginia, in Deed of Trust Book 228, at Page Fiduciary Commissioner Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book Beginning at a white oak in the original Division of Highways 2) The Purchaser shall be responsible 922, executed by Robert G. Wilkins, to 4/15, 4/22 2c No. 104, page 141. The said 63-31/32nds line about five poles from Bennet Bean 2 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS for the payment of the transfer taxes im- secure the payment of that certain nego- acres is more particularly described by corner thence with the original line of the Bids will be received electronically by posed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1. tiable promissory note described therein, metes and bounds in that certain deed 91 tract the same being a part thereof S. the West Virginia Department of Trans- payable to the order of Capon Valley Bank, TRUSTEE’S SALE OF from Mahlon S. Bean and Mary F. Bean, his 44° E. to two maples in Bennet Bean 2 portation, Division of Highways through 3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer a West Virginia Banking Corporation, at its VALUABLE REAL ESTATE wife, unto Timothy Parkes by deed dated lines of another tract thence S. 10° W. 112 the Bid Express Bidding Service (www. of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the address of P.O. Box 119, Wardensville, WV The undersigned Trustee and Substitute December 31, l883, of record in the Hardy poles to a pine on brush ridge corner to bidx.com) and by the sealed proposals right to submit a bid for the property at 26851, and signed by the said Robert G. Trustee will, by virtue of authority vested in County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book No. said tract and Thomas M_____ Burch and (only when prequalification is waived) sale. Wilkins, as maker and default having oc- him by the following deeds of trust: 1) that 34, page 338, and is more particularly de- Bishop tract and with same to George being received at its office in Building 5, 4) The Trustee reserves the right to con- curred in the payment of the said negotia- certain Trust Deed dated March 26, 2009, scribed as follows: Bean’s corner to another portion of said 9l Room A-748, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard tinue sale of the subject property from time ble Promissory Note secured by the Deed and of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Beginning at a 4 chestnut oak saplings tract. Thence the division at line between East, Charleston, West Virginia until May to time by written or oral proclamation, of Trust set forth hereinabove, and the Office in Trust Deed Book 246 at page on the south side of said Arm in a line of the said George Bean and the said Rob- 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.(Eastern Standard which continuance shall be in the sole dis- said Capon Valley Bank, as the holder of 492, MAX E. PARK and BEATRICE PARK said Doman’s 100 acre tract and corner ert Bean to a corner in said line formerly Time). The bids will be downloaded and/or cretion of the Trustee. said note, having notified the undersigned conveyed hereinafter described property to Asa Bean’s land. Thence with his line Joshua Bean’s now Timothy Park the same opened and publicly thereafter for the con- 5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to trustee in writing to do so, said trustee, will to Roger L. Mallow and William H. Bean, N . 63 ¼° 84-1/2 poles to a planted rock a being also a part of the said 91 tract thence struction of the following project(s): cause any existing tenant or person occu- offer for sale at public auction to the high- Trustees, securing FARM CREDIT OF THE little north of top of said Arm and corner to the ______usual line between said Park ------pying the property to vacate said property, est bidder, the following described tract or VIRGINIAS, ACA, in the payment of a cer- Asa Bean and said Parkes and continuing and Robert Bean to the beginning sup- Call: 004 and any personal property and/or belong- parcel of real estate, at the front door of the tain Promissory Note, said Note now in de- same course with Parkes’ line, in all 184 ½ posed to contain one hundred and twenty Contract: 1432806 ings remaining at the property after the Courthouse in Moorefield, Hardy County, fault; 2) that certain Trust Deed dated Au- poles to point 17 links S. W. of a marked five acres, more or less.” State Project: S316-10-4.96 00 foreclosure sale will be deemed to consti- West Virginia, on gust 22, 2012, and of record in the Hardy pine known as the twelfth out corner and in This being a portion of the real estate Federal Project: ACST-0010(262)D tute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 County Clerk’s Office in Trust Deed Book a line of said Parkes’ 60 acre tract. Thence conveyed to Max E. Park from Berlyn Park Description: BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. AT 2:00 P.M. 269 at page 540, MAX E. PARK conveyed with said line S. 17° W. 56 poles to a dou- and Beatrice Park, his wife, by deed dated RESURFACING 6) The total purchase price is payable to all that certain tract or parcel of real es- hereinafter described property to Gregory ble chestnut oak a chestnut oak sapling November 1, l988, of record in the Hardy RIG ROAD the Trustee by certified or cashier’s check tate together with any and all rights, rights Mitchell and James Paul Geary II, Trust- and a small pine on a N. slope. Thence County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book No. CR 10/1 - CR 10/2 & CR 13 within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, of way, structures, easements, minerals, ees, securing FARM CREDIT OF THE VIR- leaving said line S. 54 ¾° E. 76 ½ poles to a 202, page 117. In said deed, Berlyn Park COUNTY: HARDY with ten (10%) of the total purchase price improvements and appurtenances there- GINIAS, ACA, in the payment of a certain planted rock on top of said Arm corner in a and Beatrice Park excepted and reserved ------payable to the Trustee at sale by certified unto belonging, containing 7 acres, more Promissory Note, said Note now in default; division between Simon and Mahlon Bean life estates and both of these persons are Proposals will be received from prequal- or cashier’s check. or less, lying and being situate 0.7 miles and 3) that Substitution of Additional Col- and with Simon’s line same course contin- now deceased and the life estates are now ified and West Virginia licensed contractors Given under my hand this 24th day of west of the intersection of SR 259 along lateral of Deed of Trust Agreement dated ued, in all 127 ¼ poles to a planted rock expired. only except that on Federal-Aid Projects a March, 2015. the south side of County Route 259 in Lost September 24, 2014, and of record in Trust in a line of Thomas Burch. Thence with This is a conveyance is gross and not contractors’ license is not required at time Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee River District, Hardy County, West Virgin- Deed Book 284 at page 674; on it N. 60 ¾° E. 29 poles to a planted rock by the acre. of bid, but will be required before work can ia. The real estate being offered for sale TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 and 2 maple and a chestnut oak sapling These also being the same tracts of begin. Registration is required with the De- Pill & Pill, PLLC herein is more particularly bounded and beginning at 11:00 o’clock A.M., EST, of corner to said Doman’s 100 acre tract and real estate identified on the 2014 Land Re- partment of Administration, Division of Pur- 85 Aikens Center described in accordance with a Descrip- that day at the front entrance of the Hardy with it same course continued, in all 89 ½ cords as Tax Map 248, Parcel 14, contain- chasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Edwin Miller Boulevard tion of Survey and Plat of Survey prepared County Courthouse, Moorefield, West Vir- poles to the beginning containing 63 31/32 ing 75.12 acres; Tax Map 248, Parcel 14.1, Article 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia P.O. Box 440 by Tony L. Whetzel, LLS 1852 which said ginia, offer for sale at Public Auction to the acres, more or less.” containing 4.04 acres; Tax Map 248, Parcel Code. All contractors submitting bids on Martinsburg, WV 25402 Description of Survey and Plat of Survey highest bidder the following described real Tract No. 4: “All those contiguous tracts 14.2, containing 55.09 acres; Tax Map 248, project (s) must include one of the follow- (304) 263-4971 are attached to and made a part of that estate: or parcels of real estate together with all Parcel 15, containing 130.50 acres; and ing forms properly executed with each pro- [email protected] certain Deed of Trust of record in the Of- All of those certain tracts or parcels of rights, rights of ways, improvements and Tax Map 248, Parcel 16, containing 7.5 posal: Proposal Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s 4/8, 4/15 fice of the Clerk of the County Commission real estate, together with any and all build- appurtenances thereunto belonging, being acres. Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed of ings, improvements, rights of ways and located and situate in Rock Oak, Moore- The above described real estate is 5% of total bid, whichever is greater. United States of America Trust Book 228, at Page 922. Reference is appurtenances thereunto belonging, situ- field District, Hardy County, west Virginia, subject to that public road right of way *These are projects on which any con- State of West Virginia hereby made to said Description of Survey ate in Moorefield District, Hardy County, consisting of a tract containing 124 acres, encompassing an area of 8.880 acres as tractor with a Category “W” Prequalifica- County of Hardy, ss: and Plat of Survey for a more particular de- West Virginia, and being more particularly more or less, a tract containing 5-1/2 acres, conveyed by Max E. Park, et al., to the tion Rating may be eligible to bid. Notice of Administration / to Creditors scription of the tract or parcel of real estate described as follows: more or less, a tract of 1 acre, more or less, West Virginia Department of Transporta- The West Virginia Department of Trans- offered for sale herein. Tract No. 1: All that certain tract or parcel and a tract of 7-1/2 acres, more or less, and tion, Division of Highways, by instrument portation, Division of Highways reserves Notice is hereby given that the following The real estate being offered for sale of real estate together with all rights, rights being the same real estate conveyed unto dated September 18, l998, and of record in the right to defer, delay or postpone the estate(s) have been opened for probate in herein is designated in the Office of the of ways, improvements and appurtenanc- Berlyn Park from Roland E. Park, Attorney the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book date for receiving and publicly opening the Hardy County Clerk’s Assessor of Hardy County, West Virginia, es thereunto belonging, and being located in Fact, et al., dated June 13, l961, of re- 250 at page 343. proposals for any project designated in Office at 204 Washington Street, Moore- as Parcel 43.1 of Tax Map 309 Lost River in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West cord in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office Tract No. 5: All those certain tracts or this advertisement, without the necessity of field, WV 26836-0200. Any person seek- District, Hardy County, West Virginia. Virginia, containing 147 acres, more or in Deed Book No. 100, page 61, and also parcels of real estate, together with all renewing such advertisement. All bidders ing to impeach or establish a will must The 911 address of the real estate being less, and being generally described in the being the same real estate conveyed unto rights, rights of ways, improvements and holding valid bidding proposals will be make a complaint in accordance with the offered for sale herein is 807 Funkhouser Last Will and Testament of Timothy Park of Max E. Park from Berlyn Park and Beatrice appurtenances thereunto belonging, be- notified of such deferment, delay or post- provisions of West Virginia Code 41-5-11 Road, Baker, WV 26801. record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office Park by deed dated November 1, l988, of ing located and situate approximately 12 ponement and the date that proposals will through 13. Any interested person object- And being the same tract or parcel in Will Book 14 at page 161 and being one record in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office miles east of Moorefield in Moorefield Dis- be received and publicly opened. ing to the qualifications of the personal of real estate conveyed unto Robert G. of the tracts conveyed Berlyn Park by Allen in Deed Book No. 202, page 117, and said trict, Hardy County, West Virginia, south of The West Virginia Department of Trans- representative or the venue or jurisdiction Wilkins and Mark R. Redman by that cer- P. Park, widower, by deed dated August 1, tracts or parcels of real estate are more County Route 3/1, on the drains of Skaggs portation, Division of Highways hereby of the court, shall file notice of an objec- tain Deed dated January 24, 2006, and l962, and of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s particularly described as follows: Run and being more particularly identified notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively tion with the County Commission within of record in the Office of the Clerk of the Office in Deed Book 104 at page 141. (A) The 1 acre tract is more particularly as Area C2, containing 96.69 acres; Lot 1, insure that in any contract entered into 90 days after the date of the first publica- County Commission of Hardy County, Also being one of the same tracts con- described by metes and bounds in chain containing 8.22 acres; and Lot 6, contain- pursuant to this advertisement, minority tion or within 30 days of the service of the West Virginia in Deed Book 290, at Page veyed Max E. Park by Berlyn Park, et ux., of title in that certain deed duly recorded ing 8.22 acres of the Skaggs Run Develop- business enterprises will be afforded full notice, whichever is later. If an objection 434. Reference is hereby made to the said by deed dated November 1, l988, and of in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed ment, Section 1, as more particularly de- opportunity to submit bids in response to is not filed timely, the objection is forever aforementioned Deed and any and all oth- record in the Deed Book 202 at page 117. Book No. 52, page 91, as follows: scribed and located on that Plat of Survey this invitation and will not be discriminated barred. Any person interested in filing er Deeds and instruments in chain of title Tract No. 2: “All that certain lot or par- Beginning at a plated rock on W. Bank prepared by Curtis E. Keplinger, PS No. against on the grounds of race, color, reli- claims against an estate must file them in for any and all pertinent purposes. cel of real estate, together with all rights, of a road and E. Bank of a drain in Asa C. 518, which is of record in the Hardy Coun- gion, sex or national origin in consideration accordance with West Virginia Code 44-2 The tract or parcel of real estate being rights of ways, improvements and appur- Bean’s line, and near the gate going into ty Clerk’s Office in Map Book 9 at page 9, for an award. and 44-3. offered for sale herein is improved by a tenances thereunto belonging, being lo- Asa C. Bean’s house, thence S. 58-3/4° and made a part hereof for all pertinent and WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF Settlement of the estate(s) of the follow- modern dwelling house situate thereon. cated and situate near Rock Oak, Beans E 11 rods to 2 pin oaks, thence a little S. proper purposes, including a more particu- TRANSPORTATION ing named decedent(s) will proceed with- The hereinbefore advertised tract or Settlement, Moorefield District, Hardy of W. 21 poles to a small pin oak in a little lar description of said realty. Division of Highways, out reference to a fiduciary commissioner parcel of real estate shall be conveyed County, West Virginia, containing 4-1/16th hollow, corner to a small tract of land this This being a portion of the real estate Robert Pennington unless within 90 days from the first publica- unto the highest bidder by special warranty acres, more or less, and being more par- day conveyed by Asa C. Bean and wife to conveyed Max E. Park and Ronald G. Bean Deputy State Highway Engineer - Pro- tion of this notice a reference is requested Deed from your undersigned trustee. ticularly described by metes and bounds Ashby Doman, and in a line of both Bean, by Mary K. Orndorff in that deed dated July gramming and Planning by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor Real estate taxes on the real estate the as follows: and Doman, and being in the original divi- 7, 2006 and of record in the Hardy County 4/8, 4/15 2c files a claim and good cause is shown to subject of this sale notice shall be paid by Beginning at a point under the Shenan- sion line between said Bean and Doman, Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 292 at page support reference to a fiduciary commis- the owner or beneficial holder of the nego- doah Valley Electric Company electric lines thence N. 10° E. with said division line 2 743, and being the same real estate con- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE sioner. tiable promissory note referred to herein at a corner between the Simon Bean and poles to the beginning, containing nearly 1 veyed Max E. Park by Ronald G. Bean in Publication Date: 2015/04/08 for all those taxes coming due to and Mahlon Bean farms of which both are now acre more or less. that Partition Deed dated October 3, 2014, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is here- Claim Deadline Date: 2015/07/07 through the Spring of 2015. The high bid- owned by Raymond Orndorff, Sr., continu- (B) The 7-1/2 acre tract is actually identi- and of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Of- by given pursuant to and by virtue of the der shall be responsible for the taxes that ing along the Simon Bean line S 54 3/4° fied as containing 7-1/3 acres and is more fice in Deed Book 332 at page 701. authority vested in the Substitute Trustee, ESTATE NUMBER: 1251 become due in the Fall of 2015 and hence- E 837 ¾ feet to a corner marked by fence particularly described in chain of title in that Reference is hereby made to all instru- Pill & Pill, PLLC, by that certain Deed of ESTATE NAME: NANA MAE BUSH forth, without regard to in what name they adjoining W. S. Funkhouser, continuing N certain deed duly recorded in the Hardy ments in the chain of title for any and all Trust dated November 18, 2010, executed ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR: are assessed. 60 ¾° E 221 ½ feet then turning to form a County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book No. pertinent purposes. by Borrowers Melody A. Burrows and Rick BARBARA BAKELAAR The real estate being offered for sale parallel line N 54 ¾° W 932 ¾ feet to form 58, page 89, as follows: The subject property will be sold in “AS A. Burrows, to William H. Bean, the Trustee 4730 OLD NILES FERRY ROAD herein shall be conveyed unto the highest a plot of land 200 feet in width then to a Beginning at a planted stone on the S. IS” condition. The Trustee and Substitute of record in the office of the Clerk of the MARYVILLE, TN 37801- bidder by your undersigned Trustee sub- corner having a 90° angle running S 35 ¼° E. side of the top of hill, and the N. corner Trustee shall be under no duty to cause County Commission of Hardy County, ATTORNEY: WILLIAM BEAN ject to any and all reservations, restrictions, W 200 feet to form another 90° angle to to said Lofton tract, thence with the N. W. any existing tenant or person occupying West Virginia, in Book 257, at Page 739. PO DRAWER 30 covenants, conditions, easements or rights the beginning corner. The area contained line of Lofton S. 23-1/2 W. 24-3/5 poles to a the subject property to vacate said prop- At the time of the execution of the Deed of MOOREFIELD, WV 26836- of way granted, reserved or provided for in herein of 177,012 ½ square feet or 4 1/16 planted rock on top of said hill in this line, erty. Trust, this property was reported to have a any and all instruments in chain of title. acres, more or less. - and corner to said Elonzo Bean, thence Said Substitute Trustee was duly ap- mailing address of 854 High Knob Road, ESTATE NUMBER: 1276 Same shall be incorporated into the Deed It being the same tract or parcel of real leaving said Lofton and with Elonzo Bean pointed by instrument dated March 27, Old Fields, WV 26845. Pill & Pill, PLLC was ESTATE NAME: SANDRA P COBY of Conveyance, by reference, to the high estate conveyed unto Max E Park and Mary N. 56 W. 34 – ½ poles to a planted rock 2015, and of record in the Hardy County appointed Substitute Trustee by APPOINT- EXECUTRIX: CAROL D KOONTZ bidder at the sale referenced herein. Park, his wife, from Berlyn Park and wife, by and on West side of road, N. E. of said Clerk’s Office in Trust Deed Book 287 at MENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated 161 COYOTE RUN ROAD In the event that there are Federal Tax by deed dated May 7, l974, and of record Beans house and in a line of another of page 531. January 14, 2015, of record in the Clerk’s MATHIAS, WV 26812- Liens of record against the real estate the in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed his tracts, thence with said line N 13-3/4 E. FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the Office in Book 286, Page 528. The borrow- subject of the sale referenced herein, the Book No. 135, page 510. Subsequently, 43-1/2 poles to a point one half pole nearly event that there are Federal Tax Liens ers defaulted under the Note and Deed of ESTATE NUMBER: 1242 United States Government shall have the Mary S. Park conveyed all of her right, title south from a maple standing N. W. bank against the property, the United States Trust and the Substitute Trustee has been ESTATE NAME: GOLDIE MAY CRAMER right to redeem the property within 120 and interest in said tract unto Max E. Park of a drain in a hollow, - thence a straight would have the right to redeem the prop- instructed to foreclose under the Deed of EXECUTRIX: DORIS A ECKMAN days from the date of said sale or the pe- by deed dated May 6, l986, and of record line to the beginning, course and distance erty within a period of 120 days from the Trust. Accordingly, the Substitute Trustee 954 RUSTY LANE riod allowable for said redemption, which- in the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Deed not known, and being the S. W. corner of date of such sale or the period allowable will sell the following described property MATHIAS, WV 26812 ever is longer. Book No. 190, page 68.” a tract of land conveyed by Benj. Dailey for redemption under local law, whichever to the highest bidder at the front door of The Trustee shall be under no duty to Tract No. 3: “All that certain tract or par- Special Commisioner, to Thos. J. Hawse, is longer. the Courthouse of Hardy County, in Moore- ESTATE NUMBER: 1278 cause any existing tenant or person oc- cel of real estate together with all rights, by deed dated on the 7th day of November Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the field, West Virginia, on the following date: ESTATE NAME: ROSS VANLIER CURLL cupying subject real estate to vacate said rights of ways, improvements and appurte- l906, recorded in the Hardy County Clerk’s Trustee may postpone the sale by pub- April 22, 2015 at 3:03 p.m. ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR: property. nances thereunto belonging, being locat- Office in Deed Book No. 51, page 453. lic announcement at the time and place The property is described as of that CLYDE M SEE JR All costs for Deed preparation and trans- ed and situate near Rock Oak, Beans Set- The tract of land hereby conveyed is sup- designated or by posting a notice of the certain lot or parcel of land, together with PO BOX 700 fer stamps shall be paid by the purchaser. tlement, Moorefield District, Hardy County, posed to contain about 7-1/3 acres. same, and act by agent in the execution of the improvements thereon and the ap- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836- TERMS: A $10,000.00 deposit is re- West Virginia, containing 63-31/32nds (C) The 5-1/2 acre tract is more particu- the sale. The parties secured by the Deed purtenances thereunto belonging, situate ATTORNEY: CLYDE M SEE JR quired on day of sale with the balance to of Trust reserve the right to purchase the in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West PO BOX 700 be paid at closing. Closing is to occur at property at such sale. Virginia, and being more particularly de- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836 the office of your undersigned trustee at PUBLIC SALE OF AUTOMOBILE OPEN BIDS Employees, directors and officers of scribed as follows: Walters & Heishman, PLLC at 204 North Pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the West Virginia Uniform Commercial Code, Farm Credit of the Virginias, ACA, and their All that certain tract or parcel of real es- ESTATE NUMBER: 1254 Elm Street, across from the Courthouse, the undersigned, Capon Valley Bank, a secured creditor, will sell at Public Sale to the immediate family and companies in which tate, together with all rights, rights-of-ways, ESTATE NAME: FEDRECIA LYNNE EVANS in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, highest bidder on: they have an interest are not eligible under improvements and appurtenances there- ADMINISTRATRIX: DANIELLE SPRATLING at a date and time to be mutually agreed SATURDAY, APRIL 25,2015 AT 10:00 AM federal regulations to purchase this prop- unto belonging, lying and being situate 3004 BUTTON BUSH LANE upon between the trustee and the high The location of the sale will be at Capon Valley Bank, 2 West Main Street, Wardensville, erty at foreclosure. in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West LAUREL, MD 20724- bidder, which said date and time shall not West Virginia. The following vehicles and equipment will be offered: TERMS OF SALE Virginia, in what is known as the subdivi- ATTORNEY: WILLIAM BEAN exceed twenty (20) days from the date of YEAR & MAKE MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER $10,000.00 per tract on day of sale and sion of “Old Fields”, and being designated BEAN & BEAN sale. Failure to close within the applicable 2002 Case 580 Backhoe (4x4) JJG0282480 balance upon closing, not to exceed thirty as Lot No. 8, Section 1, containing 5.275 PO DRAWER 30 time frame will cause a forfeiture of the de- 2007 Chevrolet 3500 Silverado Crew Cab (4x4) 1GCHK33697F530683 days. Announcements made at sale take acres, more or less, on a plat of said subdi- MOOREFIELD, WV 26836 posit paid. Purchaser may elect to pay the 2002 Hudson Trailer (7’ x 16’ deck) 10HHSE16421000096 precedence over any written notice or ad- vision prepared by Allen G. Clem, Licensed entire purchase price on day of sale. 2000 Honda Civic 1HG EJ8245YL029555 vertisement. Land Surveyor, of record in the Office of the ESTATE NUMBER: 1269 Prospective bidders are invited to con- 2007 Dodge Caliber (AWD) 1B3HE78K17D516603 Persons interested in the property may Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy ESTATE NAME: WILLIAM R MATHIAS tact your undersigned trustee or Capon 1998 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) 4TAPM62N2WZ134314 contact Greg Mitchell, Farm Credit of the County, West Virginia, in Plat Book No. EXECUTRIX: KAREN SHIFFLETT Valley Bank, prior to the day of sale with Sealed bids will be accepted up to the date and time of the sale at Capon Valley Bank, Virginias, 55 Deadrick Lane, Petersburg, 1, at Page 19, to which reference is now 9680 STATE ROAD 259 regard to any and all questions that might Wardensville Office, and same will be opened and announced prior to the commence- West Virginia 26847 (304) 257-1688 or made for a more particular description of MATHIAS, WV 26812 arise. ment of the bidding on sale day. Capon Valley Bank reserves the right to: (1) reject any or James Paul Geary II, 104 N. Main Street, said real estate and for any and all other Jack Walters, Trustee all bids and (2) continue the sale to any other time and/or place. Petersburg, West Virginia 26847, (304) pertinent purposes. ESTATE NUMBER: 1283 WALTERS & HEISHMAN, PLLC Anyone wishing to inspect any vehicle, please contact John V. Coffman or Wendy J. 257-4155. Being the same tract or parcel of real ESTATE NAME: DANNY WILLIAM P.O. Box 119, Moorefield, WV 26836 Miller at (304) 874-3531. All sealed bids should be mailed to: JAMES PAUL GEARY II estate conveyed unto Rick A. Burrows and SHERMAN (304) 530-6618 Capon Valley Bank TRUSTEE AND Melody A. Burrows, his wife, from Bonnie ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR: H. Junior Wilson ATTN: Wendy Miller SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE H. Haggerty by Deed dated November 18, BARBARA LEE SHERMAN Auctioneer PO Box 119 P. O. BOX 218 2010, and recorded in Deed Book 316, at 406 SPRING RIDGE CT 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 3c Wardensville WV 26851 PETERSBURG, WV 26847 Page 259. Reference is hereby made to STERLING, VA 20164-1356 Bids must be received by 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Terms of sale shall (304) 257-4155 the aforesaid deed and other documents NOTICE OF HARDY COUNTY be cash on day of sale. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 3c therein referred to and same are incorpo- ESTATE NUMBER: 1282 COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Capon Valley Bank (304)874-3531 rated herein, by reference, for any and all ESTATE NAME: VALERIE DUANE STERNS The public and news media are hereby 4/8, 4/15 2c Legal Advertisement pertinent purposes. EXECUTOR: STEPHON M STERNS notified that the Hardy County Commis- Eastern West Virginia Community Ac- The real estate is identified for tax as- 17426 VAN BUREN RD sion will hold a SPECIAL meeting in Room DUMFRIES, VA 22025 101 at the Hardy County Courthouse, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield, WV on ESTATE NUMBER: 1262 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. ESTATE NAME: The purpose of the special meeting is to B UILDERS C ENTER CHARLES RUSSELL WEBSTER “Lay the Levy” as per WV Code §11-8-10a EXECUTOR: RUSSELL W WEBSTER and to consider other items on the agenda 5077 NEEDMORE ROAD (see below). OF P ETERSBURG BAKER, WV 26801- Any person desiring to address the ATTORNEY: JONATHAN G BRILL County Commission should contact the is now looking to hire a diverse team of PO BOX 932 County Clerk’s Office at the telephone individuals dedicated to customer service. ROMNEY, WV 26757 number and/or address below. A copy of the meeting agenda is avail- ESTATE NUMBER: 1243 able, in advance, to any member of the Applications are being taken for the following positions: ESTATE NAME: public and/or news media at the Hardy PHILLIP BLAINE WRATCHFORD County Clerk’s Office, Room 111, 204 Inside Sales • Warehouse Personnel • Delivery Drivers EXECUTRIX: BETTY W ARBOGAST Washington Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 121 SOUTH ELM STREET or by contacting the Hardy County Clerk’s Full-time positions available MOOREFEILD, WV 26836 Office at telephone number 304-530-0250 ESTATE NUMBER: 1156 or facsimile number 304-530-0251. Send resume to: ESTATE NAME: TIMOTHY BRYAN KLINE 4/15 1c PO Box 2076, Elkins WV 26241 • email: [email protected] EXECUTRIX: MAXINE MCDONALD HELP WANTED

Hardy County Health & Wellness Center 411 Spring Ave., Moorefield • 304-538-7380 Open Monday–Friday 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00–noon 6B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 East Hardy Boys and Union Girls Take Top Spot at Track Meet Story & Photos weather didn’t shorten the competi- 35’9”, Moorefield’s Brock Dolly at sixth at 11’9” and Madison Earle was Union’s Heather Smith was first in third overall at 9:58 (Zirk, Matt By Carl Holcomb tion as the clouds held the rain drops 35’1”, and Pendleton County’s Caleb 10th at 9’0.5”. the 300 meter low hurdles at 1:01.53 Mongold, Vance, Stickley). Moorefield Examiner long enough to end it. Mullenax at 32’9”. Union’s Tyler Seabolt garnered and Moorefield’s Olivia Sellero took East Hardy 4x800 relay teams “They were calling for severe Moorefield’s Isaac Reel missed first place in the long jump and high second at 1:02.32. placed fourth (Mellen, Caldwell, Im, In a battle of six track teams, East thunderstorms. Every meet we’ve out on the top five by three inches, jump at 17’8.5” and 5’6”, respective- There were a couple of stumbles Benjamin) and fifth (Logan Link, Hardy Boys and Union Girls gar- had, it has rained. I felt good about while East Hardy’s Casey Connelley ly. during the relay races, but overall it Strawderman, Miller, Cook). nered enough points to secure the the meet, the kids are getting bet- and Dylan Fogel took 10th and 11th Moorefield’s DJ Zirk placed sec- was smooth handoffs. For the girls relay teams, Moore- overall top spot at the Moorefield ter. Our times went down in the with throws of 27’5” and 27’4”, re- ond in the high jump at 5’4”, fol- East Hardy’s 4x100 relay squad field 4x100 squad (Lindsay Paugh, Track Meet last Tuesday. shuttle hurdles. We’re competitive,” spectively. lowed by East Hardy’s Adam Holli- (Isaac Robinson, Dylan Tharp, Kyle Cierra Morris, Shaffer, Malcolm) East Hardy Boys finished with Moorefield Track Girls Coach Viv- Across the field, Pendleton Coun- day and Pendleton County’s Jarred VanName, and Tyler Murphy) edged took top honors at 56.21, followed by a total of 116 points, followed by ian Carr commented. ty’s Trinity Shaver won the girls dis- Rawson at 5’2”. out Pendleton County with a time of Pendleton County 56.46, East Hardy Pendleton County 113, Moorefield Moorefield’s Zack Liller re- cus at 87’2” with the next closest East Hardy’s Tyler Murphy was 47.42 to 47.44. 59.58 (Madison Earle, Jordan Whet- 106, Berkeley Springs 85, Union 51, mained the top shot put thrower for competitor being Berkeley Springs’ second place in the long jump with Moorefield 4x100 team placed zel, Barney, Autumn Ashwood), and and Tygarts Valley 28. a third week with a distance of 41’3”. Courtney Close at 68’8”. a distance of 16’1”, while teammate third at 50.37 (Collin Yates, Trey Berkeley Springs 1:00.22. Union Girls ended the meet with Liller is currently ranked second Finishing off the top five were Dalton Dotson was 12th place at Harvey, Seth Snyder, Eric McCaus- Pendleton County took first place a team best 108.5 points, followed in the state among those teams using Pendleton County’s Grace Daiker at 13’8.5”. ley). in the 4x200 relay, while Berkeley by Pendleton County 106, Berkeley the athletic.net track site. 65’9”, Moorefield’s Sadee Feaster at Moorefield’s best long jumper was The Cougars also took first place Springs was number one in the 4x400 Springs 89, Moorefield 78, East Har- Tygarts Valley’s Tristen Dumire 62’6”, and Union’s Alexis Dropple- Collin Yates at fifth overall at 15’5”, in the 4x200 relay 1:44 (Robinson, and 4x800 relays. dy 52.5, and Tygarts Valley 48. placed second at 36’9”, followed by man at 59’9”. while teammates Jackson Vance Tharp, Holliday, Dotson) and shut- Moorefield placed third in the This was the first meet that the East Hardy’s Troy Miller took at East Hardy’s Blair East was sixth (7th 14’11”), Matt Mongold (13th tle hurdles 1.06.86 (Murphy, Van- 4x200 (Malcolm, Riggleman, De- at 55’11”, while Moorefield’s Brooke 12’9.5”), and Trevor Srout (14th 12’) Name, Holliday, Tharp). sirae Morris, Cierra Morris) at 2:07 Ketterman took 8th place at 52’9”. finished in the top 15. Moorefield placed second in the and second in the 4x400 (Riggle- When the boys and girls traded Murphy won the 100 meter dash 4x200 relay 1:46 (Jon Paugh, Seth man, Cierra Morris, Desirae Morris, locations, Shaver and Liller took top in a time of 11.40 and is ranked sec- Snyder, Harvey, Jarod Wichael) and Wratchford) ar 5:23.88. honors in both discus and shot put ond in the state on athletic.net. shuttle hurdles 1:17.52 (Stickley, East Hardy finished in fifth place once again. Pendleton County’s Daniel Mul- Vance, Paugh, Srout). in the 4x200 relay (Benjamin, Ash- Shaver had a shot put distance of lenax was second at 11.67 and Yates East Hardy’s 4x400 relay teams wood, Holly Williams, Summer 26’7” in the shot put, followed by placed third at 11.84. (Ian Im, Charlie Mellen, Dotson, Funkhouser) at 2:13, third in the Daiker at 25’9”, Union’s Kayla Har- Lindsay Paugh was second in the Blake Caldwell) placed third at 4x400 (Ashwood, Barney, Sardana vey at 24’, East at 22’10”, and Drop- 100 at 13.29 for the Yellow Jackets. 4:19.46 and fifth 4:54 (Jacob Edelen, Coyle, Williams) at 5:32.23, and sec- pleman at 22’10”. East Hardy’s Kyle VanName fin- Austin Miller, Clayton Strawder- ond in the 4x800 (Jessica Parker, Feaster and Ketterman placed ished in second place in the 200 me- man, Quinton Cook). Earle, Ashwood, Benjamin) at 13:12. 10th and 11th with throws of 19’8” ter run with a time of 24.34, just be- “First time we got to run entire Moorefield won the shuttle hur- and 19’4”, respectively. hind Mullenax at 24.33. meet. It was nice to see our shuttles dles with a time of 1:19.17 (Malcolm, Liller led the discus toss with a dis- In the 110 meter high hurdles, and 4x400 team finally get to run. Riggleman, Sellero, Desirae Mor- tance at 117’4” for the Yellow Jackets Tygarts Valley’s Jared Wegman was Not too much we can do about it ris), followed by East Hardy (Benja- which was over 20’ longer than the first with a time of 17.96, followed [weather],” East Hardy Boys Track min, Barney, Whetzel, Funkhouser) second place competitor at 97’1” by by East Hardy’s Adam Holliday at Coach Adam Simmons noted. at 1:19.45, and Union at 1:25.21. Mullenax. 18.30, Pendleton County’s Jarred Moorefield 4x400 relay squad East Hardy’s Sardana Coyle was Dolly took third at 91’8”, followed Rawson 19.83, and East Hardy’s (Harvey, Zirk, Wichael, Stickley) got 4th in 1600 at 7:00 and 3rd in the by Reel 89’, East Hardy’s Zach Rob- Brandon Benjamin at 21.82. fourth place 4:23.30. two-miler at 16:30. Ian Im finished in inson 80’4”, Miller 78’8”, Connelley Tygarts Valley’s Hannah Currence Moorefield 4x800 relay team was sixth place in the one-miler at 6:05. 75’9”, and Fogel 73’. took top honors in the 100 meter Union’s Colleena Burdock placed hurdles at 17.45, followed by Moore- first in the high jump at 4’10”, fol- field’s Rachel Malcolm at 19.28, lowed by Tygarts Valley’s Morgan Pendleton County’s Donna Angeles Daniels at 4’4”, and Moorefield’s Ol- at 19.53, East Hardy’s Kassidy Ben- ivia Sellero cleared 4’. jamin at 19.58, and Moorefield’s So- Tygarts Valley’s Hannah Currence phia Riggleman rounded out the top took top honors in the long jump at five at 19.92. 15’3”, followed by Union teammates Union’s Tyler Seabolt was first Burdock 14’5” and Allison Hartman place in the 300 meter hurdles at 13’0.5”. 46.83, followed by Berkeley Springs’ Moorefield’s Rachel ShafferBrady Faith 48.62, and Moorefield’s East Hardy’s Tyler Murphy won the 100 meter dash ahead of Daniel placed fourth at 12’11”, Lindsay Jacob Stickley 56.54. Mullenax (PCHS), Collin Yates (MHS), Kyle VanName (EHHS), and Trey Paugh was fifth at 12’9”, and Alexan- Harvey (MHS) . Moorefield’s Zack Liller made a first place throw in the shot put. dra Wratchford ninth at 9’8”. East Hardy’s Brittany Barney was DEBTS PILING UP? BANKRUPTCY News that’s right for SHERMANSSHHEERRMMAANN LLAWAW FIRMFIRM M OOREFIELD E XAMINER LAW FIRM CALL TODAY 304-822-4740 Call t oll f ree 800-619-4740

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The outage will be re- The Cacapon and Lost Riv- the Trust has protected over 13,300 agriculture or forestry. for part of Hardy County, West cinity of Baker, Mathias and Lost scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on ers Land Trust is a nonprofit or- acres through 50 conservation To be eligible, seniors must not ganization that has worked with easement agreements with local Virginia on Thursday, April 16. River. Potomac Edison will at- Friday, April 17, 2015 in case of in- only live in the Cacapon and Lost local landowners for 25 years to landowners. These achievements Potomac Edison regrets the in- tempt to contact affected custom- clement weather. River watershed but have a mini- preserve the natural beauty, ru- would not have been possible with- convenience, but the repair work ers by phone prior to the outage. Customers with questions about ral heritage and uniqueness of the out the strong support and dedica- mum 3.0 GPA. Information on the is necessary to ensure service reli- The outage will impact the re- the planned outage can call Po- Cacapon River Valley. Through its tion of the communities and land- scholarship opportunity, the Trust, ability in the area. gion that runs south of Baker to tomac Edison’s Customer Service work, the Trust focuses on protect- owners in the watershed. and the Cacapon and Lost River The interruption will occur from the Virginia state border along the at 1-800-686-0011. ing ecologically rich and economi- According to Kelly Watkinson, watershed boundaries will be avail- cally beneficial areas (forests and the Trust’s new Executive Director, able on the Trust’s website www.ca- farmlands) of the watershed to cre- “As the Trust celebrates its 25th capon.org and provided to Hamp- ate a network of natural hubs and Anniversary we want to make sure One-Stop, All Shop Kids Romp shire High, East Hardy High, Paw corridors that will help sustain the we are not only investing in the Cacapon and Lost River Valley’s protection of our natural resources Paw High and Berkeley Springs rich biodiversity now and into the but are also investing in the future High Schools. At Eastern’s Spring Extravaganza future. of the people who live and might Applications must be submitted A one-stop, all shop, kids’ romp also be on hand. For more information about The trust is the only local land someday work in this very special electronically to Kelly Watkinson event promises hours of family fun More than 20 vendors will offer Eastern’s community events and ed- trust serving the entire Cacapon place”. at [email protected] by May 1, and shopping at the fourth annual products, services and information, ucation, financial aid opportunities, and Lost River Valley and is the The Trust is pleased to offer 2015. Late applications will not Extravaganza Day, Saturday, April including jewelry, accessories, spa, only West Virginia based group to three $700 scholarships to deserv- programs of study and workforce be considered. Awards will be an- 25 in Moorefield. Eastern WV beauty and nails, weight loss, health training, call toll free: 877-982-2322; be accredited by the Land Trust ing high school seniors who live in Community and Technical College products, home fragrances and dé- Alliance’s Accreditation Commis- the watershed and are interested in nounced in mid-May, 2015. If you or check the College’s website www. will host the event — admission free cor, cookware, crafts, gourmet foods sion. pursuing higher education related have questions, please email or easternwv.edu. — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its cam- and gift baskets, purses, totes and Working with many partners, to natural resource conservation, contact Kelly at 304-856-1188. pus, two miles east of Route 220 off bags, and more. Eastern West Virginia Commu- Corridor H. All that fun and activity can work nity and Technical College is a com- The “Visits to Fictional Lands” up appetites, so the Sperrys Run prehensive and equal opportunity will enchant the children, who may Youth Group will make refresh- community and technical college USDA Seeking Farm to also have their faces decorated with ments available on site, including that makes educational resources paint, and take home the artistic chili dogs, sloppy joes and nachos. accessible to the families, com- creations of balloon sculptors. The For more information, please call munities, and employers of Grant, day will also feature visits and photo 304-434-8000, or check the college Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pend- School Grant Applicants opportunities with their favorite Ice website at: www.easternwv.edu/ex- leton and Tucker counties. Eastern Princess. Sparky the Fire Dog will travaganza. The U.S. Department of Agri- schools, these grants help new pro- • Planning grants are for schools is fully accredited by the Higher culture is accepting applications for grams get started or can be used to or districts just getting started on Learning Commission of the North the USDA’s 2016 Farm To School expand existing efforts. farm to school activities. They’re Central Association of Colleges and grants. Designed to increase the Four different kinds of grants are designed to help recipients organize Schools. availability of local foods in eligible available. and structure their efforts for maxi- mum impact by incorporating best practices into early planning consid- erations. • Implementation grants are available for schools or school dis- Need tricts seeking to augment or expand existing farm to school efforts. Help • Support service grants are in- Facing a Pregnancy? tended for non-profit entities, In- dian tribal organizations, state and local agencies, and agriculture pro- ducers or groups of producers to evolve farm to school initiatives. • Additionally, all eligible enti- ties can still apply for funds to sup- port training and technical assis- tance, such as local procurement, food safety, culinary education and integration of agriculture-based cur- riculum. Planning awards range from $20,000 - $45,000 and a 25 percent match of the total project cost is required. Implementation and sup- port service awards range from $65,000 - $100,000 and a 25 percent match of the total project cost is re- quired. Training awards range from $15,000 - $50,000 and there is no match requirement. Proposals for planning, imple- mentation and support service grants are due no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, May 20, 2015. Letters of intent for training grants are due by 11:59 p.m. EST, April 30, 2015. More information about the grant program, upcoming webinars rele- vant to applicants, and sample grant applications can be found online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtos- chool/farm-school-grant-program. 8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 15, 2015