Historic McMechen House Back on the Market

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Christy Takes Plea, McDaniel
Found Guilty in Infant Death
By Jean A. Flanagan
Moorefield Examiner
Asher James Christy was only
26 days old when he died. He
was dressed in a yellow onesie,
wrapped in a gray hoodie and
buried in a shallow grave in the
George Washington National Forest on July 4, 2014.
While the West Virginia Medical Examiner said the cause of
his death was “undetermined,” a
Hardy County jury found Asher’s
mother, Summer Lynn Snow McDaniel guilty of involuntary manslaughter, guilty of child neglect
resulting in death, guilty of concealment a deceased human body,
guilty of conspiracy and guilty of
child neglect creating the risk of
death. Asher’s father, Joseph Allen
Christy, 33, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, child neglect
creating the risk of death, concealment of a deceased human body
and conspiracy. Christy was represented by attorney Brian Vance,
who brokered the plea agreement.
Christy will be sentenced following
Joseph Allen Christy
Summer Lynn McDaniel
a pre sentence evaluation.
On July 4, 2014, Christy and
McDaniel were arrested for child
neglect by the Morgantown Police
Department after a police pursuit
with four children in the car. The
car was initially stopped because
the license plate was reported stolen. The children were not in seat
belts or child safety seats.
During the investigation, police learned that a fifth child had
died and was buried in the George
Washington National Forest near
Wardensville. The West Virginia
State Police Morgantown Detachment notified the Moorefield/Petersburg Detachment. Christy led
troopers to the body of an infant in
the Hawks Camping area.
The jury of 10 women and 2
men, heard two days of testimony, mainly from the prosecution,
which described the conditions
that led to Asher’s death.
Jeanne Moore, a medical social worker with Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs,
Colo. testified as the result of a
positive drug screening from both
mother and baby, the Department of Human Services in El
Paso County, Colorado became involved with McDaniel shortly after
she gave birth to Asher.
Moore testified both mother
Beauty Can Be a Beast
and baby tested positive for meth
amphetamine. The baby’s urine
was tested, as was a sample of the
umbilical cord. Prosecutor Lucas See presented
the drug screening report which
showed the level of meth amphetamine in the cord sample was 56
times higher than allowed by law.
Moore also testified McDaniel had
no traditional prenatal care.
“She told me she didn’t have
prenatal care,” Moore said. “She
said she planned to have the baby
at home and that her sister, a midwife, would help.”
Moore went on to say the plan
was questionable because Asher
was McDaniel’s fifth child and
three of those children were delivered by cesarean section. Defense attorney John Ours
asked Moore if the mother used
meth amphetamine for pain before
she came to the hospital, would the
levels be higher in the cord or the
urine.
Moore testified the results of the
cord sample showed a cumulative
use of meth amphetamine, possiContinued on page 8
Historic McMechen House
Back on the Market
Photo by Jean Flanagan
Keeping the woodpile snow free has been an impossible task
this winter. But clouds and sun and snow and ice have made for
some spectacular views.
By Jean A. Flanagan
Moorefield Examiner
“It wasn’t a decision we came to lightly.”
Less than a year after it opened, the historic McMechen House is back on the market.
Citing personal health reasons, owners Richard
Thompson and Randy Bailey said they are just not
sure what the future holds and are heartbroken
about the decision to sell. “As an 18-year cancer
survivor, I now face a new set of challenges and
must now face a different pathway,” Bailey said.
It was a lifelong dream to own a bed and breakfast, Thompson and Bailey told the Examiner in
March 2014. They looked for almost 10 years for a
place with just the right potential and first inquired
about the McMechen House more than seven
years ago.
Continued on page 6
Photo by Mike Mallow
Opportunities for Business Startups Available in Wardensville
By Jean A. Flanagan
Moorefield Examiner
You may remember it as the old liquor
store or you may know it as a real estate
office. Most recently, the green building
at 135 W. Main St. in Wardensville is the
home of Creations Galore, a flower and
gift shop. Soon, the building will be a hub
of activity of another type.
The Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Entrepreneur
Program will open New Biz Launchpad,
a place where budding entrepreneurs can
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collaborate and receive guidance. “It’s to
help them reduce time, money and risk,”
said Joe Kapp, Eastern’s Entrepreneur in
Residence and head of the program. “This is a new role for the community
college,” Kapp said. “It certainly falls into
the realm of workforce development. Students can come here and receive guidance
and mentoring on developing a business.”
Kapp said 21st century entrepreneurs
don’t always fit into the category of traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. “They are often businesses that no one
has ever tried before,” he said. “Tradition-
al business plans don’t work.”
Entrepreneurs have a few common paradigms or criterion called effectuations. The first is called Bird In the Hand.
“Start with what you have,” Kapp explained.
There are a variety of things you can do
before you know who your customers are
and whether they will buy your product. “If an entrepreneur has an idea, he or
she can research on the Web to see if it’s
ever been done before, is there a market
for the product,” Kapp said. “We can create a prototype on the 3-D printer. We can
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use Power Point to create a presentation.”
The second effectuation is called Affordable Loss. Business development
takes a lot of resources, both human and
money. “Affordable loss is only spending what
you’re willing to lose,” Kapp said. “It’s also
about using the resources you have, such
as the community college.”
The third is Co-Creation which Kapp
likened to a crazy quilt.
“Who will be interested in partnering
with us?” he said. “We look for people
or entities who want to invest in us or our
idea. And it’s not always money. Sometimes it’s expertise.”
Kapp used the example of the East Hardy High School student’s FFA project to
create a fresh-food stand in Wardensville.
Paul Yandura and Donald Hitchcock,
owners of the Lost River Trading Post,
came up with the idea to engage partners
in a local farmers market-type vegetable
stand. The students are providing the labor to
grow vegetables. The town of Wardensville is providing the space to grow the
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2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Sink the Ohio
Have you read about the state leasing acreage under the
Ohio River for the purpose of oil and gas drilling?
Let’s see if we have this right. West Virginia sits on a
lot of Marcellus shale which in turn has a lot of fissures or
pockets holding gas or oil.
The land under the Ohio River is part of that area, and
if the gas/oil is there and the oil industry can access it, the
state not only receives payments for the lease of the land,
but also royalties from any future oil/gas production.
The flip side of the coin is the damage this hydraulic fracturing can do with the millions of gallons of water used in
the process, the problems with the chemicals used in the
process, and the concerns that fracking (hydraulic fracturing) can cause small earthquakes.
According to West Virginia, other states are leasing stateowned land and some under rivers, so why shouldn’t we?
Besides, it will mean some millions of dollars in the coffers
which are stretched pretty thin this year.
It would be nice if the fracking were declared safe and
harmless by some expert not employed by the oil and gas
industry. But we think it will be even more interesting if
the Ohio River starts dripping into the shale pockets from
cracks caused by fracking, then would disappear underground like Trout Pond and take with it those pockets of
gas and oil.
If this would happen we wonder what would happen to
all the freight moved on the Ohio River? And, what would
happen to the water table or the drinkability of that water?
It would also be interesting if there would be issues with
water loss, toxic wastes or tremors in neighboring Ohio as a
result of the fracking permitted by West Virginia.
By the way, West Virginia does own the Ohio River which
forms the western boundary of the state. That’s why the
state has the right to lease the ground under that portion of
the river for whatever nefarious plans are offered.
We suspect that as long as money is involved, the fracking
will happen.
Companies Bid Millions to
Drill under State Lands
By Jonathan Mattise
Associated Press
(AP) - West Virginia officials
have opened millions of dollars
in bids to drill for oil and natural
gas beneath state-owned lands, including waterways and a wildlife
management area.
In one of the biggest offers the
state Department of Commerce
opened Friday, Jay-Bee Production Company bid amounts ranging from $5,000 to about $16,300
to drill underneath 303 acres of
Jug Wildlife Management Area
in Tyler County, or about $4.5 million total.
The leases for Marcellus and
Utica shale mineral rights, which
allow for hydraulic fracturing,
commonly called fracking, are a
new undertaking for the state.
So far, only one lease agreement
has been finalized - a $6.2 million
deal letting Antero drill below 518
acres at the Conaway Run Wildlife
Management Area in Tyler County, said Department of Commerce
spokeswoman Chelsea Ruby.
On Friday, several other bids
were submitted:
-Antero Resources Inc. bid $2.3
million for 283 acres of the Jug
wildlife area.
-Noble Energy offered about
$685,000 total to drill beneath 134
acres of Fish Creek and adjacent
land in Marshall County.
-StatOil USA Onshore Properties Inc. bid $9,000 per acre to drill
under a two-mile section of the
Ohio River in Wetzel County.
For all deals, the state requires
an additional 20 percent royalty
on what’s extracted. The leases
run for four years.
The actual drilling and storage
of equipment will be done off of
state land. Currently, the mineral
money must go to the Division of
Natural Resources.
The state is negotiating with
high bidders on three other sections of the Ohio River, and one
will go back out to bid.
Noble Energy has bid $4.9 million on one 1,400-acre tract, while
Gastar Exploration would pay
$542,500 to lease a separate 155acre tract.
Statoil USA was the high bidder
on another Ohio River section,
worth $1.2 million over almost
1,400 acres.
Additionally, Triad Hunter rescinded its offer on two parts of
the Ohio River because the company wouldn’t comply with the
state’s terms. Those sections are
going back out to bid.
Originally, Triad Hunter offered
to pay $17.8 million up front, plus
18 percent royalties, for a much
larger section of the river.
Several environmental groups
have opposed the Ohio River
drilling, since millions of people
depend on the river for drinking
water.
State officials have stressed that
the drilling will be done a mile underneath the river.
Horizontal drilling under rivers is generating revenues in other states. In March 2014 and in
2010, Chesapeake Appalachia
paid Pennsylvania $10.5 million
for five-year leases to drill beneath
two sections of the Susquehanna
River, not counting royalties.
MOOREFIELD
EXAMINER
Opinion
Intercepted Letter
Dear Sheriff Ward,
We appreciate your appearance and comments at our Hardy
County Rural Development Authority (HCRDA) meeting on
January 22, 2015. However; your
presentation contained some misleading and incorrect information.
We hope in this letter to clarify
your understanding of the situation.
Your budget and space allocation is set by the Hardy County Commission. It is the Hardy
County Commission that allocates
office space working with ALL
elected officials including you as
Sheriff of Hardy County. We understand that there was space
available recently in the courthouse with the relocation of the
Extension Office from the Hardy
County Courthouse to the previous 911 center. The previous
911 building became vacant once
the new 911 and National Guard
building were completed. By law,
the Hardy County Sheriff must
have a location in the courthouse.
Law enforcement officers must be
present during operating hours of
the courthouse for security as citizens enter the building.
The HCRDA was created in
1965 per WV Code for the purpose to promote, develop and advance the business prosperity and
economic welfare of the citizens
and industrial complex of Hardy
County, and to encourage and assist the locating of business and
industry in the county through
loans, investments, or other business transactions. The HCRDA
during the calendar year of 2014
worked to expand several industries and businesses resulting in
excess of $57 million of new industry investment in Hardy County
that will create hundreds of new
jobs. The HCRDA has loans to-
taling several million dollars for
industrial properties and buildings
working to create new investment
and job opportunities in Hardy
County, loans which we are obligated to repay.
The building that formerly
housed the National Guard was
funded with a loan. It was not
funded by Hardy County taxpayer
dollars, and that loan was not repaid with Hardy County taxpayer
dollars. The Hardy County Commission has allocated on average
$60,000 per year for the last several years for operation of the
was truly called for, he’d order a
bucket of hot water from farmer’s
kitchen.
Old pan got part of the contents
of that bucket. He’d pour in a sizable dollop of disinfectant and order “put the chains in boy.” I’d
gingerly dig around in his heavy
cotton “bag of tricks” for chains
and handles and drop them into
pan’s milky contents.
Once work began, he often
found chains weren’t needed. A
simple adjustment of presentation,
perhaps straightening of front legs
with calf’s nose tucked between
them and the job is over before
anybody gets decently dirty. Nasty
presentations sometimes called
for both Pap’s expertise and my
main strength and awkwardness
on the chains.
I’ve pulled a lot of calves while
on shitty stable floors. With luck,
a bit of fresh hay from Cow’s manger or straw from farmer’s bedding
pile served to soak up moisture
under my butt. I’d sit, feet braced
against cow’s hind quarters, perhaps pulling alternately, perhaps
in rhythm with cow’s contractions.
Sometimes down toward her heels
or up toward her tail root, all at
Pap’s instruction. Chains looped
around calf’s legs sometimes
pulled alternately to straighten retracted limbs, Sometimes a heavy
haul on both legs, either both front
or both hind, brought baby out
into my lap.
I’ve never seen a Cesarean Section in a cow or sheep. Conditions
under which we worked in open
air or dirty stable were not sanitary
enough to risk opening the animal.
We did what was necessary with
conditions we had to work with.
When case was complete, no matter the outcome, chains went back
into the pan along with our hands
for a quick cleaning. We’d do a
better job when we got home.
I sat looking at pan, remembering wet cold discomfort, just like
today’s, of so many times it was
used. I remembered pouring last
of hot water from farmer’s bucket
to give Pap’s hands a rinse before
he gripped old Studebaker’s steering wheel to take us home to a
popping cedar fire.
request for a rate increase.
Jared Lee Strawderman, the
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Strawderman, Maysville, died
Jan. 27...John Bernard Chapman,
61, Charlottesville, died Jan. 30...
Franklin M. Thompson, 70, died
Jan. 29...Joseph Franklin See, 92,
Mathias, died Jan. 31...Letha Sager Martin, 64, Winchester, died
Jan. 29.
Debbie Swisher and Jerry
Helmick were married Jan. 31.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Lee Sager, a son, Donald Lee...to
Mr. and Mrs. William Coby, a son.
Moorefield lost to Keyser 67-40
and defeated Mathias 72-69...Wardensville defeated Eastern Mennonite 86-78...Mathias lost to Circleville 111-80.
Gap would not change the road
location. A new bridge was to be
built at Cootes Store.
Firemen warned home owners
and business that the extreme cold
rendered the foam fire extinguishers useless.
Correspondents across the
county reported temperatures
down to 20 below zero. They also
reported many people ill with flue
and colds.
Maude Wilson, 73, died Jan.
26...Belle Bean Bauserman, 71,
died Jan. 30 in Harrisonburg...
Martha J. Ropp, 84, died Jan. 28...
Roy Vetter, 54, died Jan. 16.
Mrs. Bertha Weese Skeehan
and George Reiss were married
Jan. 25 in Cleveland...Alma Covell Pancake and Dr. Edgar Willis
Lacy were married Jan. 27...Beatrice Souder and Rollin Carpenter
were married Jan. 14.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow
Wilkins, a daughter, Loretta Jean.
Mathias defeated Moorefield
32-17.
Continued on page 3
My Unbased Opinion
Friday afternoon. Doghouse.
Cold.
Windy.
Snow on the
ground. Ice on my bath rock in
Moore’s Run.
A fresh fire in Doghouse’s stove.
Split cedar. I love the stuff. Fires
start fast, burn hot. Satisfying pops
and crackles. Cedar doesn’t hold
a fire long, Need round seasoned
oak for that, but split cedar over a
nest of twisted newspaper and fine
split cedar kindling sure gets heat
up and moving quick.
I sat back in Pap’s old recliner
to enjoy sounds of rising comfort.
I’d put a jug of Canadian Mist at
my elbow before I sat. A couple
small swallows worked just fine as
contemplation starters.
Found myself gazing at Pap’s
pan. Shallow wash basin, aluminum, a million small dents, hanging on a nail. Beneath pan, a
homemade paper towel roller, a
wash cloth bar, a rubber bucket
filled with creek water and two
Spam can soap dishes, one for
Ivory creek soap and one for Lava
hand soap. That whole setup constitutes Doghouse’s indoor plumbing and ablution station.
Pap hauled that pan around as
By
David O.
Heishman
long as I remember him practicing veterinary medicine. Any procedure that required a little water
handy brought out pan to hold it.
Pan also transported small items,
suture needles and thread, boluses (big pills) some homemade,
bottles of disinfectant, etc from his
car trunk to vicinity of the animal
patient. I was often enlisted as pan
transporter and guard.
I remember so vividly the sound
of obstetrical chains and handles clinking and scraping as they
warmed and disinfected in their
pan bath. A cow calving, a problem, call Doc. Pap and I would
drive up, stop at the house or wherever he saw men standing, get out
and ask, “Where is she?” He’d ask
a few more questions and take a
quick look at his patient. If action
Fifteen Years Ago
February 2, 2000
W. Robert Grafton, a 1959 graduate of Moorefield High School,
was to be honored at the West Virginia University Academy of Distinguished Alumni. He was the
managing partner/chief executive
of Andersen Worldwide, the largest professional services firm in the
United States.
More than 70 Wampler broiler
growers were interested in a Congressional bill which would provide
administrative authority to enforce
fair trade practices for poultry producers.
The recommendation of the
steering committee regarding the
Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan was to address the overcrowding at Moorefield Elementary and Moorefield Middle schools
and renovations to East Hardy
High School.
The super structure of the future
home of the Mathias-Baker fire
and rescue squads was pictured in
the Examiner.
Josephine Bobo Sparks, 84, died
January 24...Jack Adam Perando,
64, Old Fields, died Dec. 9...Lena
Roderick Harrison, 97, died Jan.
25. She and her husband operated
the McNeill Hotel for many years...
Hattie See Dove, 94, Mathias, died
Jan. 24...Norma Lee Shell, 79, Lost
River, died Jan. 25...Clara Crider
Riggleman, 72, Broadway, died
Jan. 27...Lois Campbell Orndorff,
79, Yellow Spring, died Jan. 27.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Keith
Dove, a son, Jesse Aldine...to
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Williams, a
daughter, Holly Madyson...to Mr.
and Mrs. Douglas Crites, a daughter, Emily Paige.
Moorefield
boys
defeated
Frankfort 60-48 and lost to Petersburg 67-49...East Hardy boys lost
to Paw Paw 59-47....MHS girls lost
to Keyser 54-30 and Petersburg
60-36...East Hardy girls lost to
Tygart’s Valley 59-47.
Thirty Years Ago
Week of January 30, 1985
The West Virginia Archives and
History Commission was to review
a proposal for a Moorefield Historic District. An additional seven
structures in the county were being reviewed for inclusion in the
National Register of Historic Sites.
Performing in the MHS Junior
Class play “Our Gal Sal” were Janel Reep, Carla Landes, Missie Michael, Sam Williams, Becky Reel,
Patricia Miller, Bruce Stump, Edmund Shaver and Patty Ketterman.
Dr. Richard MacMaster previewed his History of Hardy County, a project of the Bicentennial
Commission.
Lena Dellinger Barb, 88, Mathias, died Jan. 28...Arthur Heltzel
Tharp, 83, died Jan. 26 in Randallstown, MD...Jurldeen See Keeler,
62, Stephens City, died Jan. 26...
Agnes Reeser Sager, 71, died Jan.
28...Patrick Todd Garrett, 15, Pineville, NC, died Jan. 24.
Brenda Lynn Morgan and Timothy Lee McMillion were married
Dec. 8.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Victor A.
Wood, a son, Justin Thomas.
Sixty Years Ago
February 2, 1955
Allen Shanholtz, Carol Shobe
and Jimmy Miley had been taken
to the regional band festival by
MHS band director Edwin Allen.
Miss Mary Baughman was elected president of the Hardy County
Education Association.
M. W. Gamble and Clinton E.
Garrett had successfully completed the examination for insurance
licenses.
Charles Dolan Powers, 78, one
of Moorefield’s early businessmen, had died...Hester Cleaver,
75, had died.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vetter, a son, Frank Wayne...to Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Riggleman,
a son...to Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Borror, a son, David.
Moorefield defeated Mathias
90-44 with Bill Bauserman as high
scorer.
Ninety Years Ago
January 29, 1925
Virginia highway officials assured interested parties that the
proposed work on the Brock’s
L. L. Link recently sold his farm
on Lost River and purchased a
mill property at Marlboro, VA.
Will Teets purchased from
M. M. Bean the house in South
Moorefield occupied by J. P. Stover and family who expect to return to their home in Virginia.
C. H. May and Harold Biller
had nearly completed Mr. May’s
new house at Slate Hill.
Isaac Smith, Baker, had purchased a new Ford truck.
The home of Branson Simmons
near Rig was blown over during a
heavy windstorm and entirely consumed by fire.
Mrs. Susan Bedinger, 82, Wardensville, had died...Mrs. Lydia
Liggett, Wardensville, had died.
Myrtle Wise and L. Ward Orndorff were married in Winchester.
And here’s another example...
did you know it was illegal to eat
while driving? An Alabama man
was ticketed in Georgia for eating a hamburger. He was told by
the officer that “You can’t just go
down the road eating a hamburga “no show fee.” One London fa- er.” The ticket was issued under
ther got a bill from the birthday Georgia’s distracted driving law.
boy’s mother because his son did If they are also ticketing people
not attend a birthday party at a ski who are smoking or drinking any
center. Papa got a bill for $24.00, beverage, then we wouldn’t say
but says he has no plans so far to anything. If not, then we think
pay. This could lead to the hiring the man ticketed should have a
of more lawyers, and a day in court. real good defense in court.
For missing a birthday party? We
really do live in a world gone crazy.
Is Coming
new sled run now open at Blackwater Falls State Park is the longest on the East Coast. The run
is a quarter of a mile long with a
conveyor to take the sled and rider
back to the top. That may be longer than the sled run we had as as
kids. It started on Cemetery Hill,
crossed Rt. 55/Winchester and
headed down Washington Street
to Main Street. Obviously there
was much less traffic then and we
seem to remember drivers took
great care to watch for the sledders. It was one heck of a ride.
However, we didn’t have anything
but shank’s mare to get us back to
the top for another downhill run.
Forty-five Years Ago
February 4, 1970
Only 16 signatures were needed
for Moorefield to qualify for federal matching dollars for the water
and sewer project.
West Virginia Poultry Association president Robert Ludwig
told Moorefield Lions that money
making opportunities were being
missed in the poultry industry.
The Lions Club also voted to
opposed the General Telephone
Seventy-five Years Ago
January 31, 1940
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Head’s Up!
We’ve read about schools banning cupcakes and sweets and
birthday parties. We seem to remember in past years that was a
way for youngsters to include everyone in the class, not just a select
few. And, to show that birthdays
could be celebrated without the
expectation of gifts. Then parties
were banned in schools and McDonald’s stepped up to the plate,
but we understand that isn’t being
done much anymore. Now there
are movie parties, bowling parties
and destination parties. That latter one isn’t particularly popular
in rural areas. But, then we don’t
have to worry about being charged
Valentine’s Day
West Virginia is claiming that a
February 14
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Senate Republicans: Hardy County Tour and
Craft Association News
Jobs are Critical
Tour and Crafts
By Brandi Underwood
West Virginia Press Association
Job creation, workforce development and education were
three of the hard-hitting points of
Monday’s West Virginia Association Press Legislative Lookahead
event held in Charleston.
A gathering of media and industry professionals from across
the state, the event sought to
foster insightful conversation on
what issues are expected to take
high priority during the 2015 State
Legislative Session. Several key lawmakers participated in the “GOP Takeover” panel, which focused on the agenda of
the new Republican majority in
the state Senate. The discussion,
moderated by Heather Henline,
publisher of The Inter-Mountain
newspaper in Elkins, included
Senators Bill Cole, R-Mercer, the
incoming Senate President; Mitch
Carmichael, R-Jackson, the incoming majority leader; Daniel
Hall, R-Wyoming, the incoming
majority whip; and Jeff Kessler,
D-Marshall, the outgoing Senate
President.
Cole opened the dialogue, stating “Jobs, by themselves, are virtually the solution to everything that
ails us in this state.”
Cole said that job creation is
only possibly by creating a friendlier business climate, but the state
also must be able to fill the created
jobs with a strong, educated work-
force.
“Jobs are the critical issue facing our state,” agreed Carmichael,
adding that he does not believe
there is “one silver bullet” to solve
the problem. Carmichael listed
tort reform, regulatory reform and
tax reform as the three-prongs of
West Virginia’s “stool” for economic development.
Each senator stressed the importance of bipartisan cooperation in the upcoming session in
order to improve the business climate. All agreed that education
and workforce development both
play critical roles in a thriving
business climate, and West Virginia is lacking in each area.
Kessler said that he does not
feel that business tax breaks are
an effective means of job creation,
and does not intend to support additional business tax breaks this
session.
He said that a study performed
by the West Virginia Center on
Budget and Policy revealed the
previous breaks did not generate
the job increases the Legislature
hoped see.
“Most businesses that want to
locate and expand in our communities do it not necessarily only
because of tax breaks, but because
we have a quality, educated, sober
workforce that they can rely on
and depend on,” said Kessler.
Kessler said he hopes to work
with his colleagues to address the
low workforce participation across
the state.
“We have to have faith in the future that if we provide an environment that’s conducive for business
to be here, then it will come,” said
Cole.
Cole cited the state’s dwindling
population among one of the challenges facing economic development, stating, “We have to keep
our kids home.”
With student achievement levels ranked among the worst in the
country, each lawmaker agreed
that the educational system needs
a radical overall.
Hall said the economic and education struggles are connected,
explaining that the economic and
social conditions facing West Virginia families often result in teachers sacrificing instructional time
to deal with students’ personal issues.
Cole called the education system the “fourth branch of government,” explaining that the
Legislature funds the system’s operations, yet the educational system is not entirely accountable to
the Legislature aside from limited
reports.
“There are not easy answers,
but I’ll tell you what, there is absolutely will on our part to dig in,
make tough decisions and bring
this along,” said Cole.
From the Desk of Senator Williams
The 82nd Legislature here in
Charleston is off to a fast start.
Governor Tomblin’s State of the
State address set the tone for the
session by outlining our accomplishments over the past few years
and set out some areas for us to
work. I was disappointed that the
Governor did not take on the issue
of roads in his speech. I believe this
is an important area and we must
make real progress on finding ways
to repair our decaying roads and
bridges.
As we start the session, I am
pleased with my committee assignments and think they position
me to impact issues of concern to
the 14th District and to the State.
I have been appointed to serve on
the Judiciary Committee, Agriculture and Rural Development, Energy, Industry, and Mining, Government Organizations, Labor,
Natural Resources and Rules. My
appointment to the Rules Committee positions me to be able to have
input on which bill move through
the process in the last, hectic days
of the session.
tees and we will see things moving
to the floor over the next weeks.
I was very pleased to participate
in
the presentation of Small CitBy Sen.
ies Block Grants to three areas
Bob
in the 14th District. The Town of
Williams Rowlesburg received a grant for
$1.5 million to expand their water system, the Town of Piedmont
received $725,000 for their water system and the Tucker County
We celebrated Mineral Coun- Commission received $250,000 for
ty Day on the first full day. It was a water system in Tucker County.
great to see such a large number This is the first phase of a much
of citizens from Mineral County larger project and I hope we can
at the capitol. We had the opporfind the rest of the needed funding
tunity to meet with the Governor’s
in future years.
staff and the representatives from
If you have any comments, conPiedmont, and I think we have
cerns, or questions about what is
moved towards a solution for sewage issues there. Senator Sypolt currently happening in the Legislaand I secured $25,000 in funds to ture, do not hesitate to notify me.
start the process of repair of the Please feel free to contact me by
e-mail at bob.williams@wvsenate.
sewage system.
The first weeks of the Legisla- gov, by phone at (304) 357-7995,
ture are always busy but little leg- or by writing to me at Room 223W,
islation actually gets passed. Much Building 1, State Capitol Complex,
work is being done in the commit- Charleston, WV 25305
Intercepted Letter
Continued from page 2
HCRDA, an, amount that is less
than many other county commissions in West Virginia allocate
each year to their development
authorities. The deficits remaining after that amount to balance
our yearly operating budget, including repayment of our millions in loan obligations, are paid
from other incomes, such as the
rental or purchase by businesses
of HCRDA properties like the industrial parks and facilities. That
rental and other income, including the annual amount paid by the
National Guard for the building
in question, repaid the loan that
originally funded the building.
The HCRDA is committed to
creating new jobs and new investment in Hardy County. As Treasurer and Sheriff of Hardy County,
you are aware of the current bud-
Change Bylaws
The Hardy County Tour & Craft
Association Board of Directors proposed the following change to the
By-Laws of the Association:
Present wording Article III Sec.4. An annual meeting of all members shall be held on the 2nd Tuesday of November, at which time they
will receive reports of the previous
Heritage Weekend, elect directors,
and do whatever business is appropriate or necessary. Public notice of
this meeting shall be given by publication in the Moorefield Examiner
at least two weeks in advance. Individual notice shall be given to each
member by mail. Change to Article III Sec 4. An annual meeting of all members shall be held by January 31st of
the upcoming year, at which time
they will receive reports of the previous Heritage Weekend, elect directors, and do whatever business is
appropriate or necessary. Public notice of this meeting shall be given by
publication in the Moorefield Examiner at least two weeks in advance. Individual notice shall be given to
each member by mail, home owners,
and/or sponsors. Proposed and passed (approved)
during Jan. 19, 2015 meeting. Kris Strickler, 2015 President
HC Tour and Crafts Present Check
The Hardy County Tour and
Craft Association and the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company
donated $500 from their recent
Santa’s North Pole Express Train
ride fundraiser to the Grant
County Parks and Recreation to
help fund their annual Christmas
lights display at Welton park.
The associations are thankful
and appreciative of all the hard
work parks and rec puts into the
outstanding display. Presenting
the check to Michelle Sites, Grant
County Parks and recreation administrator, is Ashley Anderson,
event coordinator for the Hardy
County Tour and Craft Association.
From Isaac’s Desk
Last week, at start of the first
session of the 82nd Legislature,
I took the Oath of Office to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the
State of West Virginia and to serve
in the West Virginia House of Delegates for a second time. I am
honored that the citizens of Hardy
and Pendleton counties have continued to put their trust in me, and
I am committed to working hard so
you will always feel that your faith
was well founded.
The West Virginia House of
Delegates is composed of 100
members, 64 Republicans and 36
Democrats, from 67 Delegate Districts throughout the State. Since
my first elected term as your Delegate, there are 33 newly elected
members this year. Needless to
say, I have been spending a great
deal of time getting to know the
freshmen Delegates on a personal
basis so that I may better serve you
in Charleston by forging strong
working relationships with all of
the members.
I believe that members of the
legislature, old and new, are eager
to work together to move the State
of West Virginia forward, and it is
my hope we can provide Washington with an example of how elect-
By Del.
Isaac
Sponaugle
ed officials must put aside partisan
issues so we may better serve the
voters who elected us to office.
Ultimately, we are more than just
Democrats and Republicans, we
are, and will forever be, West Virginians.
There are many issues that will
come before the West Virginia
House of Delegates this session, including discussions over education
reform, economic development,
funding deteriorating highways, legal reform, juvenile justice reform
and substance abuse, among many
others. I welcome your thoughts
on these topics.
I also want to remind everyone
that the House of Delegates Page
Program is currently taking applications for students, grades 6 thru
12, to serve as Pages in the West
Virginia Legislature during the
regular session. I truly believe this
program provides students with
a meaningful and firsthand learning experience of the legislative
process. When I was a 6th grade
student, I had the opportunity to
be a Page for Delegate Harold
Michael and I truly appreciate the
educational experience of that program for students. Anyone desiring to get additional information
concerning the Page Program can
contact me, call (304) 340-3294 or
email head.page@wvhouse.gov.
I look forward to serving my
second term in the West Virginia
House of Delegates. There are
many challenges ahead, both for
our local communities and the
State of West Virginia. I will do all
that I can to meet those challenges and to help continue to create
a bright future full of opportunity
for our district.
Delegate Isaac Sponaugle
Room 6R-A, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston,
West
Virginia 25305
Capitol Phone: (304) 340-3154
Business Phone:(304) 358-2337
Email:Isaac.
Sponaugle@wvhouse.gov
News Briefs
get challenges that must be faced
without adding increased costs to
the taxpayers of Hardy County.
We certainly appreciate your service and understand the need for
adequate law enforcement facilities. However, we do not feel comfortable, nor do we feel that it is
fair, to ask the HCRDA to assume
responsibility for providing office
facilities and funding for county
officials. Such requests should be
addressed to the appropriate entity that sets and approves your budget, in this case the Hardy County
Commission. We do not believe it
is appropriate to put the HCRDA
in the position of telling Hardy
County Citizens that we have
turned away or lost potential business investment and jobs because
we do not have sufficient income
to repay our financial obligations
or sufficient facilities to meet the
needs of industry.
We look forward to working
with you and the Hardy County
Commission as much as possible,
but we also must abide by our duty
and responsibility to all citizens of
Hardy County to maintain existing
jobs and bring more job opportunities to our beautiful county.
Respectfully,
Hardy County Rural Development Authority
Roy P. Harper
Chairman
Editor’s Note: All money the
RDA receives from grants and
from rental/lease income from
other government agencies (such
as the National Guard) is paid
with taxpayers dollars, which
would include taxes collected in
Hardy County.
Senior citizens who have lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping
licenses can have the designation added to their West Virginia
driver’s licenses or identification
cards. Similar ID opportunities
are already available for veterans, hearing impaired and organ
donors. This designation is a
partnership between the state divisions of motor vehicles and natural resources. For more information go to www.dmv.wv.gov
**********
Applications are being accepted
through March for historic preservation development grants. The
grants are available through the
State Historic Preservation Office
of the West Virginia Division of
Culture and History. Eligible projects include restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of sites listed in the National
Register of Historic Places. All
applications must show evidence
of public support and public benefit. Properties owned by church
groups or used exclusively for religious purposes are not eligible for
funding. Neither are governmental properties that are not accessible to all. For more information,
go to the division’s website: http://
www.wvculture.org
**********
A report by the Economic Policy Institute says the average manufacturing worker makes nearly
$3 more an hour than other workers in West Virginia. The report
says that the average manufacturing worker makes $19.02 an hour
compared with $16.31 for other
workers. That’s an annual wage
difference of more than $5,600 a
year. Manufacturing jobs make
up more than 6 percent of total
state employment in West Virginia. Nationally, West Virginia ranks
35th in the country by share of
manufacturing jobs. In total numbers, West Virginia ranks 39th in
manufacturing jobs with 48,500.
**********
AAA Fuel Gauge says the average price last week for a gallon of
regular unleaded gas in West Virginia had dropped another eleven cents to $2.139. The national
average continues to slide toward
the $2 per gallon mark.
Prices
have fallen a record 123 consecutive days. AAA expects the national average to remain below
$3 per gallon during 2015. Across
West Virginia prices ranged from
a high of $2.300 at Bridgeport to
a low of $1.816 at Parkersburg. In
Hardy County, gas prices stayed at
$2.29 across the county.
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HARDY TIMES
Holiday Closings
heritageweekend@hardynet.com vited to attend.
to have an application emailed or
• The Hardy County Courtstop by Shultz Realty to get one.
house will be closed Monday, Feb.
The Hardy County WVU Ex16 for the President’s Day Holiday. Applications should be mailed to
tension
will host a “Know Your
• The Moorefield Town Office P.O. Box 1001 Moorefield WV
Number
to Count on Good
will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 26836 by March 1, 2015. Health” class on Friday, Feb. 6, at
for President’s Day. They will re10 a.m. open on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8:30
The Potomac Valley ConservaThis class will be held at the new
a.m.
tion District board meeting will WVU Extension Service location. be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 144 Emergency Lane, in MooreThe Hardy County Tour & Craft 7 p.m. The meeting will be held field. RSVP to the WVU ExtenAssociation is accepting grant ap- at the USDA Service Center in sion Service Hardy County Office
plications for their historical and Moorefield. A copy of the agenda at 304-530-0273.
cultural grants for 2015. To apply will be available three days prior
you must be a non-profit organi- to the meeting and may be obThe second Winter educationzation and be promoting heritage tained at the District office, 500
and culture in Hardy County or East Main St., Romney, or by call- al dinner meeting will be held at
surrounding areas. Please email ing 304-822-5174. The public is in- Moorefield Middle School LGI
Learn Your Number
Public Meeting
Grant Applications
Dinner Meeting
room on Tuesday, Feb. 10, beginning with dinner served by the
MMS FFA at 6 p.m. The topic
for this meeting will be “Baleage
as a High Quality Feedstuff.” Dr.
Bill Shockey, of the WVU Extension Service, will be the featured
speaker. RSVP to the WVU Extension Office at 304-530-0273 by
Feb. 6.
Fair Meeting
the 2014 financial report. Dates Garden Calendar, and enjoy some
for the 2015 Tri-County Fair are light refreshments. For more inJuly 25-August 1.
formation, contact the WVU Extension Service-Hardy County at
Ivanhoe Presbyterian Church 304-530-0273.
Community Together
in Lost City will host Community
Together on Thursday, Feb. 12 beginning at 6 p.m.
Open House
The WVU Extension Service
Hardy
County Office is inviting
The Tri-County Fair annual
meeting will be held Wednesday, the public to visit their new ofFeb. 11, in the meeting room at fices at 144 Emergency Lane (off
the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. and will of Caledonia Drive) on Monday,
include: election of a director for a Feb. 16 from noon until 5 pm. Visthree-year term from Grant, Har- itors will get a tour of the new ofdy, and Pendleton counties and fice space, a 2015 WVU Extension
HARSE Meeting
The Hardy County Association
of Retired School Employees will
meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
Feb. 17 at the Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant in Wardensville. Election
of 2015 officers will be held, and
nonperishable food items are being requested for the local food
pantry. All retired school employees are invited to attend.
Obituaries
FRANK VINCENT SKAVENSKI
Frank Vincent Skavenski, age 63
of Riverton, W.Va., passed away on
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at his
residence.
He was born in East Liverpool,
Ohio on February 12, 1951, and
was the son of the late Henry and
Josephine (Cebula) Skavenski.
On June 28, 1975 he married
Vickie Sue (O’Neil) Skavenski,
who survives in Riverton.
Mr. Skavenski was a graduate
of Oak Glen High School in New
Cumberland, W.Va. He graduated
from West Liberty and received
his master’s degree from West Virginia University. He was a teacher
and educator and had taught for
33 years at Circleville High School
and Franklin High School. He was
currently teaching at Eastern WV
Community and Technical College
in Moorefield, W.Va.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Skavenski is survived by two daughters, Rachel Hamner of Buckhannon, W.Va. and Ashley Skavenski
and John Rinier of Martinsburg,
W.Va.; two sisters, Marilyn Adamski and husband Stan of Orange
City, Fla. and Joann Skavenski of
Chester, W.Va.; and two grandchildren, Gabriel Thomas and Adalynn Rhys Hamner.
KARL CLINTON LUDWIG
Karl Clinton Ludwig, 75, of Rio, and Theodore L. Ludwig of Rio;
W.Va., passed away on Saturday, a daughter, Carolyn A. Kesner of
January 24, 2015 at Winchester Rio; a brother, Edwin E. Ludwig
Medical Center.
of Stephen City, Va.; a grandson,
He was born on December 5, David C. Ludwig Jr.; and many
1939 in Rio, and was the son of the nephews and nieces.
late Roy O. Ludwig and Guyna A.
Funeral services were held on
(Maphis) Ludwig.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in
He worked as a mill-operator at
Sperry’s Run United Methodist
Stowe-Woodard. He was a graduChurch with Pastor Loretta Brinkate of Wardensville High School
er officiating. Interment was in the
class of 1959.
Along with his parents, he was church cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to
preceded in death by two brothers,
Kenneth R. Ludwig and Dwight L. Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad P.O.
Box 89, Mathias, WV 26812.
Ludwig.
All arrangements were handled
Surviving is his wife, Betty D.
Funeral services were conducted (Combs) Ludwig; two sons, David by McKee Funeral Home, Baker,
on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at C. Ludwig Sr. of Maysville, W.Va. W.Va.
the Basagic Funeral Home chapel
in Franklin, W.Va. with Pastor Rick
eb chedule
Bergdoll and Pastor Pat Godfrey
officiating.
Hardy County participants can
WIC offers nutrition education
Memorials may be made to and healthy foods to pregnant, receive services in Petersburg if
The Eastern WV Community and breast feeding, and postpartum desired. Petersburg WIC Clinic,
Technical College Foundation. women, infants and children un- Hospital Drive, is open Mondays
Memories and words of comfort der the age of 5. Please phone from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesmay be left at www.basagic.com or 304-538-3382.
days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thurson Facebook at Basagic Funeral
Hardy County WIC Clinic. Wil- days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Home.
son Plaza (first floor), 712 North
Offices will be closed on PresiFuneral arrangements were un- Main St., Suite 105, Moorefield, dent’s Day, Feb. 16.
der the direction of the Basagic W.Va., is open on Tuesdays and
WIC is an Equal Opportunity
Funeral Home, Franklin, W.Va.
Fridays in Feb., , 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Provider.
WIC F . S
Follow the Groundhog’s Example: Stay Indoors
By Tony Stutts
Special to Examiner
Every year, on February 2, we
wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil,
the world’s most famous groundhog, will predict six more weeks of
winter. Huge crowds have waited
for Phil’s prediction each year
since 1886. For Phil, seeing his
shadow predicts six more weeks of
winter-like weather. More often
than not, he sees his shadow and
goes back inside.
You, too, can remain out of the
cold, and save time and money at
the same time, by using our secure
online service, my Social Security,
to conduct Social Security-related
business from the warmth of your
own comfortable home.
When you create a my Social
Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, you can:
• Keep track of your earnings
and verify them every year;
• Get an estimate of your future
benefits if you’re still working;
• Get an instant letter with
proof of your benefits if you currently receive them; and
• Manage your benefits.
Setting up your account is
quick, secure, and easy. Set it up
during the cold weather, while
you’re waiting for spring.
Punxsutawney Phil usually predicts more wintery weather, and
according to the Groundhog Day
event organizers, he is accurate 75
to 90 percent of the time. And let’s
face it, spring doesn’t really start
for seven weeks after Phil’s time in
the spotlight each year.
Whatever the weather, you can
expect to be more comfortable
than Punxsutawney Phil by using
my Social Security. Follow the
groundhog’s example and stay inside!
From the warmth and comfort
of your own home, visit www.socialsecurity.gov to learn about all
the services they provide online.
Tony Stutts is the Social Security
District Manager in Petersburg.
Tree Seedlings Available Through PVCD
The Potomac Valley Conservation District is accepting orders
for tree seedlings. The seedlings
may be used for windbreaks, forest products, erosion control,
landscaping or wildlife cover.
The following varieties are available: White Pine, Colorado Blue
Spruce, Douglas Fir, Norway
Spruce, Black Walnut, Red Oak,
White Oak, Pin Oak, Sugar Maple, Wild Black Cherry and Northern Bayberry.
They offer a “Homeowners
Package” 15 seedlings - five Colorado Blue Spruce, five Sugar Ma-
ple, and five Pin Oak.
Most of the seedlings are of
3-year-old stock and range in size
from 10-36 inches in height.
The last date to order trees is
March 30, 2015, however we do
suggest placing your order early
to assure availability. The seed-
Duplicate Bridge Club
A Howell game was played on
January 28 with four tables in play
in the South Branch Duplicate
Bridge Club held at the Hardy
County Public Library. There
were eight pairs playing 28 boards
with an average match-point score
of 42.
Overall winners were Bruce
Walnut Grove
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH
Leslie and Bill Kline, 54 1/2; Sandra Evans and Polly Ours, 48 1/2;
Lary Garrett and George Ours,
45 1/2; and Marion Marshall and
Clyde See, 43 1/2.
The bridge club meets each
Wednesday at the library beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Granite • Marble • Bronze
W.A. Hartman
just before Corridor H exit
Pastor Donnie Knotts
1-877-371-9928
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Moorefield
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• Sunday Morning
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• Sunday Night
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• Wednesday Night
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10 Queens Drive
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Final Date Engraving Service
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Sunday Morning Service
10:00 A.M.
Sunday Night Service
6:30 P.M.
Wednesday Night Service
6:30 P.M.
139 Chipley Lane
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 538-6055
Moorefield, WV
Meeting at 2141 N. River Rd.,
Bean Settlement • 10:30 AM
304-591-6607
A Family Friendly Fellowship
“We Work For Those Who Love and Remember”
Church of the Brethren
Rt. 55 East, Moorefield
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Church Service 11 a.m.
1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith
Expert Design & Superior Workmanship
Area Representative:
GLENDA PARSONS
Moorefield, WV •1-304-434-2179
Community
CPR/First Aid Class
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
February 16:
Registration and
class room instruction.
February 17:
Practical skills.
MOOREFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY CLASSROOM
Instructor: Tammy Wratchford
Assisted by Hardy County
Training Center Instructors.
Sponsored by Hardy Co. CERT
lings must be picked up at the Potomac Valley Conservation District office in Romney on Friday,
April 10, between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For more information or to obtain an order form, please call the
District office at 304-822-5174.
Age in Action
MENU
Feb. 9 - 13, 2015
Mathias, Moorefield,
Wardensville
Mathias & Wardensville - Home
Delivered Only
•No meal for Mathias on Friday
Meals Served at 12:00 Noon
Monday, Feb. 9 - Cheesy pasta
w/hamburger, pinto beans, pineapple
Tuesday, Feb. 10 -Cabbage,
boiled potatoes, peas, mandarin
oranges, wheat bread
Wednesday, Feb. 11 - “Birthday
Meal”: Turkey, dressing, mashed
potatoes/gravy, broccoli, cherry
dessert
Thursday, Feb. 12 - Beef pot
roast w/potatoes, carrots, onions,
celery, biscuit, jello w/fruit
Friday, Feb. 13 - Tomato soup,
bologna & cheese on wheat bread,
banana pudding
************
Due to the availability of delivered food, substitutions are sometimes necessary.
If you want to pick up/carry out
a meal at the Senior Center call by
9:30. Wardensville area, please call
by 9:00 a.m. for a home delivered
meal.
•Persons under the age of 60
are welcome to come and eat with
us at a cost of $3.50 per meal.
That’s a deal. Any donation over
$3.50 would be greatly appreciated.
*************
NEW-NEW-NEW
“Feed Your Staff Day”
Local businesses are being invited to treat their employees to
lunch at the Senior Center. Watch
your mail for your invitation or
plan to attend the second Thursday of each month. Lunch served
from 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please
call in advance if you are coming.
*************
ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD
SENIOR CENTER
Monday, Feb. 9 - Puzzles,
Crafts,
Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Puzzles,
Crafts, Senior Shopping, 1:00
Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Puzzles,
Crafts,
Thursday, Feb. 12 - Puzzles,
Crafts
Friday, Feb. 13 - Puzzles, Crafts,
Bible Study, 11:15
Books and magazines are available for your reading pleasure. TV
and computer are also available.
Need a ride to the Senior Cen-
ter? Please call us at 304-530-2256
before 10 a.m. Come and join us.
We look forward to seeing you.
************
NEW-NEW-NEW
Bingo - 11:00 am.
2 games to be played before
lunch
2 games to be played after lunch
Cash Prizes
Date to be Announced
************
DONATIONS
Those making donations were
Lona Sherman, Charlie Hefner,
Geraldine Hefner, Lola Crider,
Patty Michael, Ida Staggs, Food
Lion, Weld, and The Moorefield
Examiner. All donations-- time,
money, food, etc. are greatly appreciated.
ENSURE AND ENSURE
PLUS is available at a reduced
cost at the Moorefield Senior
Center. It is available by a case of
24 cans, half case of 12 cans or by
a six pack. Flavors available are
strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and
butter pecan. Regular Ensure and
Ensure Plus. We will only accept
checks for Ensure. No cash.
MEDICARE - Do you need
help with Medicare Parts A, B, C,
D? Please make an appointment
with Arline by calling the Sr. Center at 304-530-2256, 8:00 - 4:00,
Monday through Friday. Please
call for an appointment.
THE MOOREFIELD GROUP
is crafting potato necklaces, beaded items, memorial crosses and
other crafts. Please stop by between 8:00 - 4:00, Monday through
Friday, to view or purchase these
items. They make great gifts.
HCCOA receives funding from
federal and state entities including
WV Bureau of Senior Services,
Upper Potomac Area Agency on
Aging, local government, donations and memorial contributions.
Epiphany of the
Lord Catholic
Church
Rt. 55, Moorefield, WV
304-434-2547
Saturday Mass 5:00 PM
Sunday Mass 8:30 AM
Social
Wednesday, April 15
JOSEPH
in Lancaster, PA
Trip includes transportation,
show tickets, buffet luncheon
and gratuities.
Adults (age 13-up) $137
Children (2-12) $86.
Deposit of 50% due when
reservation is made.
Deposit deadline is Feb. 25, 2015
Full payment due by March 18, 2015
To sign up or for details
Call Judy at 304-538-3066
or Maxine at 304-530-6202
Hardy County Schools
February Menu
Monday, February 2: Philly
Tuesday, February 17: Beef
Cheese Steak Sub, Oven Fries, Taco, Salsa, Rice, Beans, PineapPeaches, Fruit & Garden Bar, ple Chunks, Fruit & Garden Bar,
Milk
Milk
Tuesday, February 3: Chicken
Wednesday, February 18: PepPatty on Bun, Peas, Pineapple peroni Roll, Mixed Vegetables,
Chunks, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk Fruit Cup, Fruit & Garden Bar,
Wednesday, February 4: Piz- Milk
za, Sautéed Vegetables, Broccoli,
Thursday, February 19: Beef
Pears, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Strips, Egg Roll, Broccoli, Rice,
Oranges,
Fortune
Thursday, February 5: Pork Mandarin
Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes w/ Cookie, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Gravy, Spiced Apples, Wheat
Friday, February 20: Country
Roll, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/
Friday, February 6: Beefaroni, Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Roll, Fruit
Pinto Beans, Applesauce, Choco- & Garden Bar, Milk
leana Cake, Fruit & Garden Bar,
Monday, February 23: SpaghetMilk
ti w/Meat Sauce, Broccoli, PeachMonday, February 9: Cheese- es, Soft Bread Stick, Fruit & Garburger, Oven Fries, Fruit Cocktail, den Bar, Milk
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Tuesday, February 24: Hot Dog
Tuesday, February 10: French on Bun, Baked Beans, Pears, Fruit
Bread Pizza, Sautéed Vegetables, & Garden Bar, Milk
Peas, Peaches, Fruit & Garden
Wednesday, February 25: Pizza,
Bar, Milk
Sautéed Vegetables, Green Beans,
Wednesday,
February
11: Fruit Cup; Fruit & Garden Bar,
Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potatoes, Milk
Pears, Oatmeal Cookie, Fruit &
Thursday, February 26: Roast
Garden Bar, Milk
Turkey w/Gravy, Mashed PotaThursday, February 12: Chili toes, Fruit Cocktail, Roll, Fruit &
Con Carne, Corn, Pineapple, Garden Bar, Milk
Hobo Bun, Fruit & Garden Bar,
Friday, February 27: Chicken
Milk
Quesadilla, Salsa, Corn, Pears,
Friday, February 13: Sloppy Joe Rice, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk;
Breakfast includes a variety of
on Bun, Pinto Beans, Applesauce,
low fat milk, choice of cereal, juice
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Monday, February 16: Fish and fruit daily.
Hardy County Schools is an
Sticks, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches,
Macaroni & Cheese, Fruit & Gar- Equal Opportunity Provider and
Employer.
den Bar, Milk
Dancer’s Spotlight
Hailey Biser
Brianna Mercer
Parents: Nicholas and Melinda
Biser
Age: 11
School: Moorefield Middle
School
I dream of becoming a pediatrician.
My experience with dance has
taught me to not be afraid of getting on stage in front of people.
What I like most about dance is
my amazing dance teacher and her
helper, Shannon.
Parents: Scotty and Heather Miley
Age: 8
School: Moorefield Elementary
School
I dream of being a school teacher.
taught me to practice hard.
step ball change.
Clarissa Roth
Parents: Aaron and Stephanie
Beck Roth
Age: 3
I dream of being me when I
grow up.
taught me that learning with others is fun!
twirling and the music.
This Dancer Spotlight is brought to
you by the Workforce
Dept. of Eastern WV
Community and
Technical College.
Veronica Carr
Parents: Vivian and Mickey Carr
Age: 7
School
I dream of being a teacher.
taught me to be a good dancer and
dance all the time.
spending time with my friends.
“For if you forgive men their
trespasses, your heavenly Father
will also forgive you. But if you do
not forgive men their trespasses,
neither will your Father forgive your
trespasses.”
MATTHEW 6:14,15 (NKJV)
Keyra Fisher
Parents: Kristin Fisher and Josh
Dingess
Age: 7
School
I dream of being a dancer, model, and makeup artist.
taught me that I can be anything I
want and not to be afraid to be in
front of people. I can be the best
dancer if I put my mind to it.
What I like most about dance:
I love everything about dancing.
I have a great teacher and helper. This is my third year. I love to
dance.
Hardy
County
Student
Named to
GSC Honor
Roll
John Judy, IV of Moorefield has
been named to the Glenville State
College Provost’s Honor Roll
for the Fall 2014 semester. To be
named to the GSC Provost’s Honor Roll, students must have grade
point averages between 3.5 and 3.9
and be enrolled in a minimum of
12 semester hours.
Friday, February 6 • 4 – 7 p.m.
Menu: Sausage Gravy, Pancakes, Buckwheat
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Biscuits,
Apples, Tea, Coffee and Lemonade
Free Will Offering • Take Outs $4
Benefit Parking Lot Repair Project
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Library Windows
Book Memorial (January 2015)
Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner
– given in memory of Lucille T.
Highley by Peggy Thorne.
New Fiction & Mysteries
Private Vegas (Private; 9) by
James Patterson (Reg. Print, Lg.
Print, Audiobook) – A hunt for
two criminals leads Jack Morgan
to the city of sin--and to a murder ring that is more seductively
threatening than anything he’s
witnessed before.
Breaking Creed (Ryder Creed;
1) by Alex Kava – Receiving attention after intercepting drug
deals with his canine assistants,
K9 search and rescue trainer Ryder Creed teams up with FBI profiler Maggie O’Dell to stop a human smuggling operation and halt
a series of brutal murders.
Arsenic and Old Books (Cat in
the Stacks; 6) by Miranda James
– In Athena, Mississippi, librarian Charlie Harris is known for his
good nature--and for his Maine
coon cat, Diesel, whom he walks
on a leash. Charlie returned to his
hometown to immerse himself in
books, but taking the plunge into
a recent acquisition will have him
in over his head.
Crash & Burn (Tessa Leone; 3)
by Lisa Gardner (Reg. Print, Audiobook) – After surviving a car
accident, Nicole Frank enlists the
help of Boston police officer Sergeant Wyatt Foster to find a missing girl.
The Marriage Charm (Brides
of Bliss County; 2) by Linda Lael
Miller – Melody Nolan has always
been attracted to Spence Hogan
but she’s convinced that Spence,
a notorious charmer, isn’t exactly
husband material. He’s a great
cop who isn’t afraid of anything,
except love, but there is something
about Melody that his heart just
can’t ignore.
The Jaguar’s Children by John
Vailant (Reg. Print, Audiobook)
– Hector, a man trapped--perhaps
fatally--inside a tanker truck during an illegal border crossing, tells
of his hopes for rescue, the joys
and trials of his life, and what has
brought us all to this moment.
In His Keeping (Slow Burn; 2)
by Maya Banks – When a family friend approaches him about
protecting his daughter, Beau Devereaux quickly find himself ready
to do anything at all to protect her.
Shark Skin Suite (Serge Storms;
18) by Tim Dorsey – Serge Storms
takes work as a freelance fixer in
the style of his favorite legal movies before coming to the aid of a
former flame who is being targeted by greedy bankers.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Reg. Print, Audiobook) –
When World War II strikes, two
sisters will find life as they know
it changing horrifically, each responding in ways they never
thought possible as bravery and
resistance take different forms in
their actions.
Where Trust Lies (Return to
the Canadian West; 2) by Janette
Oke – After teaching in a 1920s
mining town in western Canada,
Beth Thatcher no longer feels at
home among her wealthy family
in the East, and her heart is torn
between two very different worlds.
The Promise of Palm Grove
(Amish Brides of Pinecraft; 1) by
Shelley Shepard Gray – A young
Amish woman finds herself torn
between the man she’s pledged
Historic McMechen House Back
In April last year, the Bakery
opened with mouthwatering, fresh
baked goods. Open only a few
hours in the morning, they never
had leftovers.
A few months later, a few rooms
opened upstairs and the dream of
a B & B was realized. Today, the
McMechen House has four rooms
open. Three of the four rooms
have one bed, the fourth has two.
In September, Virginia Mae, an
eclectic gift shop opened.
“The community opened its
arms and supported us,” Bailey
said. “We’ve been very successful.”
Over the past year, the McMechen House has hosted weddings, bridal and baby showers,
birthday and other private parties.
“We wanted to make this an event
destination, and I believe we succeeded” Bailey said.
“We were ready to take it to
the next level. We planned to start
serving lunch and talked about
serving dinner one night, by reservation only.”
Thompson and Bailey said they
would stay open as long as possible, although their regular hours
may change. They have offered to
stay on and help the new owner
with the transition and will even
Startups Available
vegetables. The Lost River Trading
Post is providing the space to sell
the vegetables and Yandura and
Hitchcock are providing the marketing. Jill Crossland, teacher at
EHHS and FFA advisor is providing the supervision. “The idea is to teach the students about entrepreneurship,”
Yandura said. “We can help them
learn about starting and sustaining
their own business.”
The fourth idea is Lemonade.
What do you do in the face of obstacles, when life or business hands
you lemons? You make lemonade.
“These are things you can’t anticipate,” Kapp said. “You have
to decide to either go around the
obstacle or take the business on a
new path.”
The fifth is Pilot in the Plane or
who is driving the project?
“You may have a great idea,”
Kapp said. “You may be a great
engineer or designer. But you can’t
sell. So you bring in someone who
can help.”
The trick, Kapp said, is to start
with a small idea and test it. “We want to help students learn
to try and fail,” he said. “There
is no one in business who hasn’t
failed. We want them to fail quickly and cheaply.”
Kapp said a group of entrepreneurial students at Eastern developed a bracket to hold wooden
boards to make a raised garden.
They drew it on a computer and
produced a prototype on the 3-D
printer. “Then, with a little research,
they found out the product already existed and that people really didn’t want to buy it,” he said.
“They didn’t spend a lot of time
or effort in finding out it wasn’t a
good business idea.”
Eastern’s 3-D printer, funded
through a grant from Hardy Telecommunications, can help students build prototypes cheaply and
quickly, Kapp said. The New Biz Launchpad has
three goals, Kapp said.
•to help people who want to
start a business do so.
•to offer workshops and development opportunities to start a
new business or expand an existing
business.
•to help people improve their
skills by working with others who
have built successful businesses and also with those who have
failed. Kapp said one of the newest
business models for entrepreneurs
is the Pop-Up. “It’s a way to test
market a business without a lot of
upfront costs,” he said.
For example, Mariah Arant has
always wanted to own an art gallery. So the New Biz Launchpad
is helping her create a Pop Up Art
Gallery on Valentine’s Day. The first floor of McKeever
house on Main Street in Wardensville is being transformed into an
art gallery. Volunteers are working
to clean and paint. Arant is advertising on social media. Local artists
have registered to participate. “It’s not just about opening an
art gallery,” Kapp said. “It’s about
how it could benefit Wardensville
to have something like this on
Main Street. We want Wardensville to become a destination and
not just a pass-through town. We
want people to stop and at the
same time provide job and entrepreneurial opportunities.”
Leading to a healthier tomorrow!
GMH will be offering health education
and blood screenings for the community
the first Saturday of each month.
Feb. 7, 2015 • 7 to 9 a.m.
Administration Hallway
COST:
Profile I
$10.00
Profile II
$20.00
Profile III
$30.00 (Males Only)
Vitamin D Test
$25.00
Cash or Check Only
February Topics
E ating for a H ealthy H eart,A lternative Therapies,A lzheim er’s D isease
and D em entia,and D entalH ealth E du cation
For more information, call Julie Kesner at 304-257-5806
share recipes. “Whoever buys this
place will hopefully have a vision,”
Bailey said. The McMechen House is listed
through Lost River Realty, with
Agent Paul Yandura.
“We are marketing it as a turnkey business,” he said. “A B&B,
with restaurant and gift shop, the
possibilities are endless.”
to wed and the man her heart desires.
Darned If You Do (Needlecraft
Mystery; 18) by Monica Ferris –
when a local hoarder is murdered,
Betsy Devonshire will need all her
wits to dig a new friend out of a
heap of trouble.
Miracle in a Dry Season by Sarah
Loudin Thomas – In small town
West Virginia, 1954, one newcomer’s special gift with food produces both gratitude and censure.
Will Perla Long and her daughter
find a home there?
The Sacrifice by Joyce Carol
Oates – A brutal act of racial violence against a fourteen-year-old
girl shocks and galvanizes a racially torn New Jersey community, which becomes a maelstrom
of strong personalities, police responses, media hype, and secrets.
Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks
League by Jonathan Odell – The
story of two young mothers, Hazel
and Vida, one wealthy and white
and the other poor and black,
who have only two things in common: the devastating loss of their
children, and a deep and abiding
loathing for one another.
The Chessmen (Finn Macleod;
3) by Peter May – Ex-Detective
Inspector Fin Mcleod discovers
a light aircraft at the bottom of a
spontaneously drained loch while
investigating illegal activity on the
estate of a poacher and former
childhood friend.
Can’t Find My Way Home by
Carlene Thompson – Twelve-yearold Brynn Wilder’s life changed
forever when her father and a
teenage girl were severely injured
in a brutal attack in the woods.
Now, eighteen years later, the past
torments the present as Brynn attempts to find out what really happened on that tragic day.
Death of a Liar (Hamish Macbeth; 30) by M.C. Beaton – When
a woman who lied about a previous crime calls Sergeant Hamish
Macbeth back to report an intruder, he simply marvels at her compulsion to lie. This time, though,
she is telling the truth. Her body
is found in her home and Hamish
must sort through all of her lies to
solve the crime.
The Big Seven by Jim Harrison
– Detective Sunderson must confront his new neighbors, a gun-nut
family who live outside the law in
rural Michigan.
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter
Swanson – A random encounter,
sex, and a conversation quickly
turns to murder.
New Non-Fiction
The Devil is Here in These Hills:
West Virginia’s Coal Miners and
Their Battle for Freedom by James
Green – From before the dawn
of the 20th-century until the arrival of the New Deal, one of the
most protracted and deadly labor
struggles in American history was
waged in West Virginia. The fight
for unionization and civil rights
sparked a political crisis verging
on civil war that stretched from
the creeks and hollows to the
courts and the US Senate.
Power Forward: My Presidential
Education by Reggie Love – No
one spent more time with Barack
Obama during his historic first
campaign and term than “body
man” Love, whose professional
coming of age story is like no other.
Bill Would Allow Craft Beer Samples, Growlers
(AP) - Craft beer lovers could
score samples on brewery tours
or fill growlers to take home for
later under a push by Gov. Earl
Ray Tomblin.
On Wednesday, lawmakers
filed the craft beer bill Tomblin
touted in his State of the State
address last week.
The proposal would let craft
breweries give free samples during tours. Breweries could sell
up to four growlers per day, per
customer.
Currently, only licensed brewpubs can sell growlers.
The bill would provide some
relief from fees for the craft
beer industry. Licensing fees
would be determined on a sliding scale, based on the brewery’s
production volume.
Brewpubs also would no longer need to provide a bond for
their licenses.
Potomac Lifestyles
Those Who Served
Our Country
Korean War Marine Corps Veteran
Arbeth Junior (AJ) Wade
Photo by Diane Hypes
he was flown to Camp Pendleton
near Ocean Side, California to the
Training and Replacement (T&R)
Camp and assigned to the 81 MM
Mortar Platoon as a gunner. “We were supposed to go to
By Diane S. Hypes
Korea in July of 1951,” AJ said,
Moorefield Examiner
If you’re in need of some career “but there was a decision by Lewis
counseling to help choose your “Chesty” Puller, the most decolife’s work, you might want to talk rated Marine in the history of the
with Korean War Marine Corps Marine Corps, to reactivate the
Veteran, Arbeth Junior Wade, 3rd Brigade, which had been deknown as AJ. He has more experi- activated at the end of WWII. So
ence than anyone I have ever met instead of going to Korea, I was asconcerning a variety of different signed to the Weapons Company,
careers. You might even call him 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade.”
In October of 1951 AJ returned
the “Energizer Bunny” of career
home on leave, and on October
choices.
AJ is a thin, very energetic man 25, 1951 married his high school
with an infectious smile, and such sweetheart, Marjorie Layton. He
enthusiasm for life that it is truly was back at Camp Pendleton by
contagious. He was born June 11, October 31, 1951.
Upon his return, the company
1931 to the Arbeth and Thelma
Wade family of three boys and one clerk said to AJ, I’ve got some
girl. They lived in Big Indian Creek good news and some bad news.
in Monongalia County. His father What’s the good news, AJ asked?
was a farmer, a mechanic, and a You’re going to Korea, he said. So
teamster in a coal mine, meaning what’s the bad news, AJ asked?
he worked with horses to haul coal. You have to extend your enlistAJ went to the Hagan Grade ment for a year.
School through the eighth grade,
“I was still ready to go to Koand to Everettville school for the rea,” AJ said, “but did not want to
ninth grade, in Monongalia Coun- extend my enlistment. Since they
ty. He attended Morgantown High would not send me unless I did, I
School graduating in 1950.
made the decision to stay at Camp
Upon graduating, AJ went to Pendleton.
work at the Falco Aluminum Mill
“I was disappointed that I did
in Fairmont, WV, working in the not get to go to Korea,” AJ said,
finishing department where they “because I really wanted to expemade aluminum coils and sheets. rience combat. Then in March of
On February 17, 1951, at age 19, 1952, peace talks started in Panafter he had worked at the mill for munjom, Korea, and I was afraid
six months, AJ went to Fairmont, the war was going to be over beWV to enlist in the Marine Corps. fore I was able to participate in
The next day he was sent to Hun- combat. I had been training for a
tington, WV to be sworn in. year and learning all about combat
From Huntington, AJ traveled battles, plus I volunteered every
to Parris Island in South Carolina payday to go overseas.”
for ten weeks of Basic Training
Then in May, 1952, AJ beat the Marine Corps Boot Camp. came part of a group of Marines
After completing the training he from Camp Pendleton and Camp
received ten days of leave and re- Lejeune, NC to be sent to Las
turned home to West Virginia. Vegas to the atomic bomb testing
On his return to Parris Island ground. “We were flown to the
Editor’s Note: This is the nineteenth in a series of articles about
Korean War Veterans living in and
around Hardy County.
Testing the atomic bomb.
Ken Wade
base and placed in trenches which
were three feet wide and two feet
deep. We were told to kneel down,
look down, and stay down, then
they dropped the atomic bomb
which detonated about 2,000 feet
above us. “After the explosion,” AJ said,
“we marched to another area
where they had set up a mock village to see how we would react
to seeing the devastation of the
atomic bomb. There were various
mannequins burned up, pieces of
military equipment, such as tanks
turned over and burned, and live
animals that had been roasted by
the bomb. It was a devastating
sight.
“After that they ran a vacuum
cleaner over our bodies to remove
the dust created by the atomic explosion. We were there for a week,
and then a new group was sent
to the site. Our group was called
“Dog,” AJ said.
“I have always been blessed with
good health,” he said, ”but later
statistics would show that those
who participated in the atomic
bomb tests had higher rates of cancer.”
A month later, on June 1, 1952,
AJ was released from active duty,
but had ten years of reserve duty.
He returned home to West Virginia and went back to work at
the aluminum plant where he had
worked before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He worked there for a
year. While he was in the Marines,
AJ had met a couple of guys who
were State Police Officers, and after talking with them about their
work, decided he might be interested in a law enforcement career. In early 1953, AJ went to
Charleston to take the test and
soon after was notified that he
had been accepted. Beginning on
June 1, 1953 through August 15,
1953, AJ took the training at the
State Police Institute located near
Charleston.
Gary Wade
After completing his training,
AJ was assigned to the State Police in Charles Town in Jefferson County, working there for six
years. He was then transferred to
Petersburg in Grant County for
three weeks, and after that war
assigned to Tucker County at Parsons, for three years. His next assignment was in Hardy County
where he worked for four years.
In 1966, AJ was promoted to
Corporal and transferred to Marlinton, WV in Pocahontas County.
His next transfer was to Romney,
WV where he worked for eighteen
months.
In July of 1968, AJ retired from
the State Police and bought the
Western Auto Store in Moorefield, from George Thomas, which
he operated until 1974, when he
sold the business. He then got licensed as a real
estate broker, during which he
also worked in construction at a
strip mine in Davis.
AJ also became licensed as a
Private Investigator in 1974, working all over the state. At this time,
he explained, it was possible for
defense attorneys to hire private
investigators for their court cases.
In 1975, AJ decided to run for
the position of Magistrate in Hardy County. The salary for a Magistrate was $7,000, for a county with
a population of less than 10,000,
which meant he could work both
jobs. However, he did not work in
Hardy County as a Private Investigator during this period.
When the census was announced in 1982, Hardy County
now had a population greater than
10,000, so he could not work both
jobs. He continued to work as the
Hardy County Magistrate for a total of 15 years.
AJ’s next career decision was to
run for the position of County and
Circuit Clerk, which at this point,
was one job. He resigned his position as Magistrate and got a job
with South Branch Valley Bank
Marjorie and AJ Wade
as a collection agent, while he ran
for the office of County Clerk. On
January 1, 1993, AJ took office as
County Clerk, a position he held
until the end of 1998 when he retired.
However, AJ didn’t really retire,
he began another career on January 1, 1999 as a real estate appraiser, a job he had for nine years. In
December of 2001, his wife, Marjorie was diagnosed with cancer.
“We were married for almost 55
years,” he said, “and had two children, Holly and Steve, plus two
grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and four step great grandchildren. Marjorie was a wonderful, courageous woman,” AJ said,
“who fought the battle with cancer
for four and a half years. She died
May 28, 2008.”
In 2008, AJ decided to run for
the Hardy County Commission,
a six year term that was effective beginning 2009 through 2014.
He campaigned for that position
promising to serve only one term.
On Martin Luther King Day in
2015, the day I did this interview,
AJ told me that he had now been
retired from the Commission for
19 days.
The word retirement, however,
means something very different
to AJ than it does to many people.
On January 13, 2015, he filed to
run for a position on the Moorefield Town Council, which happens
to be a job he already has had experience with. In 1969, AJ served
the last six months of that year on
the Moorefield Town Council.
Now you might ask yourself
what does AJ do for fun, or you
might even wonder where would
The Wade Homestead
he even find the time for any recreation with his busy schedule. It
turns out that AJ loves to hike and
bicycle in warm weather. To celebrate his 64th birthday, he bicycled
from Moorefield to Seneca Rocks.
In the winter, AJ gets up early
every morning, and heads to the
Wellness Center where he works
out five days a week. In the summer AJ goes to the Wellness Center three days a week and hikes at
Brighton Park two days a week.
And, knowing AJ, he probably
spends some time contemplating
what his next career move might
be. The Wade family has a unique
record. Not only did AJ and his
two brothers Ken and Gary serve
in the Marine Corps, but five members of the family have well over a
hundred years experience in law
enforcement. Besides AJ’s law enforcement experience, his brother,
Ken, retired as a sergeant with
the Monongalia County sheriff’s
office; his brother, Gary, retired
as a sergeant with the WV DNR;
Gary’s son, Carlton, is currently a
corporal with the WV DNR stationed in Monongalia County;
and, AJ’s sister, Karen Takash’s
son, Tim, who lives in California,
is a member of the San Jose Police
Department.
AJ’s career is certainly an admirable expression of a work ethic
that is truly remarkable. Will Rogers once said, “Even if you are on
the right track, you will get run over
if you just sit there.” AJ knows that
lesson well, and as he approaches
his 84th birthday, he shows no sign
of just sitting there.
Christy Takes
bly over four to five months. Pediatrician Traci Cerniglia with
Colorado Springs Health Partners
testified she met with McDaniel
and presented a followup plan for
both mother and baby. See asked about the followup
and what was expected. Cerniglia said an infant is expected to loose weight between
one and three days after birth, but
that Asher was healthy when he
was released from the hospital. See asked whether Asher was
exhibiting any withdrawal symptoms. “No,” Cerniglia said.
The discharge instructions were
that Asher was to see a pediatrician between one and three days
after discharge. McDaniel didn’t
comply with the discharge instructions.
See said Asher weighed 6
pounds, 15 ounces when he was
born, but only 6 pounds at his
death. He asked what his weight
should have been at 26 days.
“At 26 days an infant born at that
weight should be about 8 pounds,”
Cerniglia testified. See asked Cerniglia her opinion
about what caused Asher’s death. “The 25 percent weight loss,”
Cerniglia said.
On cross examination, Ours
asked Cerniglia if there were any
laws regarding prenatal care or follow up. Cerniglia said there were
none.
“Did Summer McDaniel break
any laws?” Ours asked.
“No,” replied Cerniglia
Ours also asked if Asher displayed any withdrawal symptoms.
Cerniglia again replied, “No.”
“What is SIDS?” Ours asked.
Cerniglia said Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome was uncommon
and there were certain risk factors
that often predetermine a SIDS
death. She said the risks have decreased, but didn’t know what percentage of infants die from SIDS.
On redirect, See asked Cerniglia if having no prenatal care was
against the law.
“No,” she replied.
“Was it irresponsible?” he asked.
“Yes,” she said.
Jason Shey, an Intake Case
Worker with the El Paso County
Colorado Department of Human
Services said he was assigned to
investigate McDaniel and her children. He testified he acquired a Notice of Preliminary Protection
Preceding Order on June 13 and
developed a Safety Plan for the
family.
“Under the Preliminary Protection Order, the children can stay
with the parents, but they need to
follow the safety plan,” Shey said.
A court hearing was held on
June 17 where McDaniel admitted she was breast-feeding Asher.
“She was told not to breast-fed because of the meth amphetamine
use,” Shey said.
McDaniel was referred to a
company with which El Paso County contracts to administer their
“Drug Court” program. According to Shey, Savio provides social
services such as home visits and
drug testing and provide detailed
reports to DHS. Shey testified McDaniel met with Savio representatives twice. By the date of the third
meeting, the family had fled Colorado. “Things have changed in our
county because of this case,” Shey
testified.
asked if anything in the report led
Shey to believe the children were
being neglected.
“They condition of the hotel
room looked dirty,” he said. Ours asked about the results of
the drug tests.
“There was one test and it was
negative,” Shey said.
Ours asked if the other children
looked neglected.
“They didn’t look unhealthy,”
Shey said.
See called 12-year-old Raven
Slater, McDaniel’s oldest son to
testify.
Slater said he didn’t remember
telling police the baby was sick a
lot.
The jury saw a video of Slater
talking with West Virginia Forensic
Interviewer Kristen Kelly immediately after the family was stopped
by police in Morgantown. When
asked what happened to Asher,
Slater said, “That’s family business. You have to ask mom and
dad.”
Slater also said the baby was
sick.
“You can tell by looking at him,”
he said. “He was pale and wouldn’t
eat. He was throwing up.”
See also called 7-year-old Nadia Christy to the stand but she refused to speak.
See also called Morgantown
Police officers McCabe and Montage who testified about why they
stopped the vehicle and the condition of the children and the vehicle.
Both said the vehicle was initially stopped because of the stolen
license place, and then because the
four children in the vehicle were
not restrained.
McCabe testified the vehicle
traveled 10 - 12 miles before it
stopped and the speed never
reached the speed limit on any of
the roads traveled.
McCabe said Christy told him
he was “distraught, that he had just
buried his infant son.”
Montage testified McDaniel
told him her 6-month-old baby had
died of SIDS in Virginia.
See called Hardy County Coroner Jeff Fraley to the stand. Fraley testified he was called to the
George Washington National Forest for a deceased body. When he
arrived he saw it was an infant. Fraley testified he was asked
by State Police to undress the infant so they could document the
condition. He complied and then redressed the baby. He testified
to the procedure for securing the
body and calling the medical examiner. Fraley also testified that state
law requires all births and deaths
to be registered.
asked Fraley if a body loses fluid
and weight after death. Fraley said when a person dies
they defecate and urinate, but the
weight loss would not be significant. Trooper First Class C. S. Hartman of the Moorefield/Petersburg
Detachment of the WV State Police testified as lead investigator of
the case. He described the process
by which Christy led them to the
body. As Hartman described the
campsite and location of the body,
See showed the jury pictures taken
by the troopers as they unearthed
the body. McDaniel became sick
and the court recessed.
Ours objected to the pictures.
“They serve no useful purpose
than to inflame the jury,” he said.
“We know Asher’s dead. We know
he was buried. The coroner stipulated the baby was dead.”
Judge Andrew Frye overruled
the objection, saying, “The jury
will be permitted to see the pictures. They are part of the crime.”
Hartman testified the burial site
was 0.1 mile from the Hampshire
County line and 0.3 miles from the
Virginia line in the national forest.
The grave was approximately 12 13 inches deep.
Hartman testified he obtained a
search warrant for the vehicle and
found a tire iron and hammer covered in dirt. He surmised they were
used to dig the grave. He also testified the vehicle was in disarray and
he found very few baby supplies. See called Dr. Bernard Adams,
professor of Pathology at West Virginia University and Deputy Chief
Medical Examiner. Adams testified to the procedure of performing an autopsy
and the cause of death was “undetermined.” He said there were
no drugs or alcohol in the baby’s
system. He said Asher should have
weighed 8 pounds. Adams testified a parent said
the baby died when an older sibling slept on him and if that was
the case, there would be no way to
know it.
“The autopsy almost always
shows nothing when an infant can’t
expand their ribcage,” he said.
“There is no way to know what
happened.”
He also testified the infant didn’t
starve to death.
Ours called Gino Spell, McDaniel’s grandfather to the stand.
Spell said he saw Asher for
about an hour on July 2. “We sat
on the porch for maybe an hour,”
he said.
Ours asked about the condition
of the children and Asher. Spell
said the children were playing in
the yard.
“Were you concerned about the
health of Asher? Ours asked.
“No sir,” he said.
Ours also called Lisa Shockey
to the stand. She testified she has
known McDaniel for seven or
eight years and McDaniel called to
ask if she could borrow some blankets and pillows because the family
was camping.
Ours also asked Shockey if she
noticed anything wrong with Asher or the other children. She said,
“No.”
She said she saw Asher in his car
seat and he was wiggling his toes.
During closing arguments, both
attorneys provided summations to
the jury. “This child was neglected before it was born,” See said. “When
it died, she (pointing to McDaniel) simply buried the body in the
woods.”
“This is a horrible set of facts,”
Ours said. “Have you heard any
evidence she didn’t feed that
child? Did you hear any evidence
she treated Asher with reckless
disregard?”
The jury began deliberations at
1:50 p.m. and returned the guilty
verdicts at 4:30 p.m. McDaniel was sentenced to less
than one year for the involuntary
manslaughter charge. She was sentenced to not less than three years
and not more than 15 years for the
child neglect resulting in death
and she was sentenced to not less
than one year and not more than
five years for each of the remaining charges. See requested a 60-day evaluation and Ours can appeal the sentences up to four months from the
date of the evaluation.
“I thought the verdict was fair
given the facts of the case,” See
said.
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Yellow Jackets Barely
Escape Den With Win
Story & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
Every point in the Hardy Boys
Hardwood Classic was crucial as the
Yellow Jackets escaped the claws of
danger in the Den
with a 63-61
victory last Friday.
The gymnasium was full of enthusiastic fans for both teams, providing
a boost of energy.
“That’s a rivalry game. Any time
Moorefield and East Hardy get together, you never know what’s going
to happen. That’s just the way it is,”
Moorefield Coach Pat McGregor remarked.
“The kids know each
other well and they want
bragging rights and media rights. I think we got
caught up in that tonight
and that’s a credit to their
cheering section and
their fans. They were
very energized tonight. East Hardy
played well and
gave them stuff
to
cheer
about.
Our
There was an epic battle between rivals during the Hardy Boys Hardwood
Classic in Baker last Friday.
guys were caught up in that and we
were arguing, begging for calls and
that’s not us. We usually play to the
whistle and move on. Credit to East
Hardy’s fans. We lost our focus tonight and almost let it slip away. We
didn’t shoot free throws well and
down the stretch we made one of two
about every time. Every time I wanted to call a timeout, we never made
the second one to call one and setup
our defense. They did a nice job of
fouling or taking it to the hoop. We
were very lucky to win this one. We
played very poorly on offense and
defensively that’s the worst I’ve seen
Moorefield play defensively since
I’ve been coaching. We didn’t hedge
out on screens and we got out-rebounded. It was one of those nights
where we weren’t clicking. These
games are always interesting.”
A defensive rebound by Moorefield’s Dylan George started the contest and the possession was finished
with a jumper by Aaron Cole paving
the way to a game-high 26 points.
A shaky start for the Cougars
didn’t help the cause with missed
opportunities, but in the same
Pride Obliterates Hive
Story & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
The Hive appeared to be intact at
halftime as Moorefield led by eight,
but the pride of Lady Cougars shredded it to pieces in the second half en
route to a 62-40 victory in the Hardy
Girls Hardwood Classic last Saturday.
“We continued to play defense
and weathered the storm of their
shots early in the game. They always
come out with a lot of intensity, but
it kind of fizzles out,” East Hardy
Coach Bridget Billmeyer remarked.
“We’re in better shape than
them and it shows down the stretch.
We kept the momentum and they
couldn’t. They talked about what
was going on before the game, but
after that I couldn’t tell you anything
about the fans. I just don’t notice it.
It was nice to have the support. It
makes the girls feel pretty good. We
had control of the boards and it was
to our benefit. We were able to move
our feet pretty well to our benefit.”
East Hardy got the scoring started as Julia Hahn stole the ball and
dished to Jordan Whetzel for a score.
The Lady Cougars (5-9) had a special student section featuring a faux
ESPN crew providing colorful sideline insight, while Moorefield’s student section had signs and a chicken
mascot leading the cheers.
Tara George had an answer with
a 3-pointer to give the Yellow Jackettes (2-12) the lead at 7:02.
After a turnover, Moorefield
missed two attempts with Hahn getting the rebound, but Bethany Smith
snatched it back leading to a free
throw by George.
Shannon Hahn equalized the
score at 5:55 for the Lady Cougars.
Smith netted a jumper, then Serena Redman stole the ball and passed
to Smith who completed an old-fashioned three point play.
A layup by East Hardy’s Allison
Dyer made it 9-6.
There were five turnovers over
the next minute and change, then
Moorefield’s Savannah Kite garnered a basket.
A jumper by Julia Hahn at 2:11
made it 12-8.
The Yellow Jackettes got a rebound after a free throw by Serena
Redman, then Julia Hahn stole the
ball and nailed a 3-pointer with 32
seconds left in the frame.
A walk by Moorefield setup one
last play for the Lady Cougars and
they made it count as Whetzel scored
with one tick left to knot the game at
13 apiece.
A couple baskets by George created a 17-13 lead at 5:18 of the second quarter.
The turnover bug was infecting
both teams, but getting the shots to
fall was a factor.
A defensive rebound by Julia
Hahn started the offense for East
Hardy and Brooke Miller finished it
with a jumper.
A steal by Smith led to a score by
Redman for a 20-15 lead at 3:43.
A steal by Maxine Cassell didn’t
result in a score on the breakaway as
Smith deflected the ball out, but the
inbound pass to Julia Hahn created
net contact.
Whetzel made a steal, then a putback by Abigail Wilson cut the deficit
to two points.
Leanna Basye stole the ball and
dished to Dyer to tie the game with
breath the Yellow Jackets didn’t take
full advantage.
“That’s the story of our life, a couple of possessions change the game.
We’ve had that probably five games
coming down to a handful of possessions. We just make a couple of bad
decisions,” East Hardy Coach Chris
Hahn stated.
“Give Moorefield credit, they
made their foul shots late. It shouldn’t
have come down to that, we should
have taken care of business before
that ever happened. I thought we did
a god job protecting their pressure
most of the night and we just couldn’t
quite get over the hump. The kids
wanted it bad. For us as coaches, it’s
one of 22. We really want to win it,
because it’s against Moorefield. The
kids were excited and the gym was
packed. It’s a fun atmosphere to be
in. For us as a program, we’re just trying to take the next step. Our kids are
working hard and it would be really
nice to see them overcome. These
kids have character. When you have
to see failure several times over, it’s
Continued on page 7B
Mountain Lions
Mark Their Territory
Story & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
Class A No. 3 ranked Tucker County blazoned Corridor H with absolute destruction, annihilating the Lady Cougars 74-18.
The Lady Mountain Lions’ point total was the most this season.
“This was the most points we scored this season, our highest output.
We’re pretty much an in your face, man defense,” Tucker County Coach
Jim Ambrose commented.
“This is what we do. We play up on you. We press and try to force
turnovers. We try to get the up-tempo and the girls came out focused and
got that done tonight. That was one of Aiyana’s [Kachmarek] best games
scoring this year. It’s exciting to see where we are, but we still have a lot
of work to do. They’ve [East Hardy] got a really nice team. Their post
player No. 32 [Brooke Miller] has really good moves . She goes left well
and made some good moves on us. Our girls play a lot in the spring and
summer and that is what separates us from everyone else. East Hardy
is up and coming, a young team. They are well-coached and will do fine
down the road.”
Tucker County (12-2) plowed through the snow and iced the game
from the start with a 20-3 advantage through the first quarter.
The Lady Cougars (4-9) failed to find any footing on the slick floor
with 37 turnovers and a 35-6 disparity at halftime.
“The 37 turnovers isn’t any different than we’ve been having,” East
Hardy Coach Bridget Billmeyer noted.
Moorefield’s Serena Redman attempted a shot in between East
Hardy’s Shannon Hahn and Leanna Basye during the Hardy Girls
Hardwood Classic.
1:08 left in the first half.
The Yellow Jackettes closed the
first half on an 8-0 run creating a 3022 score at the break.
Three steals by Smith created six
of those markers.
The second half started with a
steal and bucket by Cassell.
Moorefield missed three straight
shots, then Miller passed to Shannon
Hahn for a jumper.
Julia Hahn swiped the ball and
Schoonover Pins Down 100th Victory
Story & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
Moorefield Wrestling’s Wil Schoonover garnered his
100th career victory during an undefeated performance at
the Viking Smash last weekend in Petersburg.
“It’s a great accomplishment to be undefeated and this
win is special to me. I started in Petersburg with Tri-County
Wrestling and I got my 100th career win here,” Moorefield
junior Wil Schoonover stated.
“It’s a big accomplishment to win the Viking Smash and
I give all my glory to God, because I wouldn’t have this athletic ability if it wasn’t for Him.”
It was a weekend of centennial celebrations as two grapplers from Keyser and one from Philip Barbour reached the
100-win milestone at the Viking Smash too.
Schoonover competed in the 195-lb. weight division getting seven wins there, then his monumental victory came in
the 182-lb. weight class.
Schoonover defeated Robert C. Byrd’s Brian “Reese”
Duncan in his final match of the Viking Smash with a first
Moorefield’s Wil
Schoonover cradles
Robert C. Byrd’s Brian
Duncan at the Viking
Smash.
Tucker County’s Leslie Nestor tried to pry the ball away from East
Hardy’s Shannon Hahn.
2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Welcome to part one of The Best of
Hardy County results. The response to
the survey published in January was so
overwhelming that we decided to break
the results into three parts.
Part One covers the best food and
drink that Hardy County restaurants
have to offer. Honors were given to
first, second and third places, with honorable mentions listed for other businesses with a significant number of
votes.
It is important to note that this vote,
as with all voting, is a matter of popularity, and is not intended to diminish
the value of those establishments that
aren’t on the final list. Food means
many different things to many different
people with many different palettes,
and we recommend a sampling of all
the eateries that Hardy County has to
offer during the next year.
You never know where you will find
your next favorite.
1stO’Neill’s
1stO’Neill’s
2nd Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant
3rd Lost River Grill
Honorable Mentions: Colt’s,
The Guesthouse at Lost River,
Lost River Brewing Co.
2nd Colt’s Restaurant
Honorable Mentions:
Stray Cat Cafe, Anthony’s Jr.,
Ponderosa,
Kac-Ka-Pon Restaurant
1stO’Neill’s
1stSubway
1stSheetz
1st Stray Cat Cafe
2nd Lost River Grill
3rd Blues Smoke Pit
Honorable Mentions:
Good Times Lounge,
Star Mercantile, McDonald’s,
Colt’s, Stray Cat
2nd Vetter’s Mini Mart
3rd Star Mercantile
Honorable Mentions:
Quarter Mile Diner,
2nd Good Times Lounge
3rd Lost River Grill (TK Lounge)
Honorable Mentions:
Lost River Brewing Co.,
Blues Smoke Pit
1stO’Neill’s
1st El Rancho
2ndPonderosa
Honorable Mentions:
Good Times Lounge
Colt’s
2nd Stray Cat
3rd Taco Bell
Honorable Mentions:
Sheetz
1st Colt’s Restaurant
2nd Anthony’s Jr.
3rd Fox’s Pizza
Honorable Mentions:
Quarter Mile Diner,
N&S Diner
$50 Gift Certificate Winner
Oscar Larson
of Baker
Courtesy of the Hardy County Chamber of Commerce
2nd Anthony’s Jr.
3rdO’Neill’s
Honorable Mentions:
Sheetz, Blues Smoke Pit,
Lost River General Store,
Lost River Grill
MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 3B
Sunset Restaurant
1.
Sunset Restaurant
1.
O’Neill’s
2.
Colt’s Restaurant
2.
Blues Smoke Pit
3.
McDonald’s
3.
Lost River Grill
Honorable Mentions:
Honorable Mentions:
Quarter Mile Diner, Star Mercantile,
Lost River General Store, Subway,
Stray Cat Cafe, Colt’s, Anthony’s Jr.
Lost River Grill, Kac-Ka-Pon,
McMechen House
1.
O’Neill’s
2.
Lost River Grill
3.
Honorable Mentions:
The Guesthouse at Lost River, Blues Smoke Pit,
Kac-Ka-Pon, Stray Cat
Lost River Grill
1.
O’Neill’s
2.
Lost River Grill
3.
Blues Smoke Pit
Honorable Mentions:
Stray Cat Cafe, Kac-Ka-Pon,
Colt’s, El Rancho,
The Guesthouse at Lost River,
O’Neill’s
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required. CDL required or willing to SEPTIC TANKS Pumped M & M
obtain one upon hire. Background Septic Service. Call 304-257-3191. tfn
check required. Dependable, ethical applicants required. To apply: go
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MIKE’S CONSTRUCTION LLC
and click on the search icon to locate
MIKE’S EXCAVATING
this position. Follow the instructions
Michael Feigley, Owner/Operator
to complete your on-line application. Purgitsville, WV 26852
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NICHOLS
CONSTRUCTION,
304-538-6324
LLC is seeking qualified applicants
FREE ESTIMATES
for the positions of: Lineman, and
Remodeling, Garages, Roofing,
Groundman. Experience in telecomSiding, Decks, Ponds, Ditches,
munication construction and a valid
Driveways, Shale, Gravel ETC.
Commercial Driver’s License are a
HELP WANTED
Call 304-538-7082
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Current Openings in our Moorefield & Romney office locations:
Public Service Announcement
Attention All WV Excavation Contractors
The Hardy County Commission in partnership with the US Forest Service is seeking
written quotes for Excavation Services. All federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations apply.
Project: Develop a 5 acre Wildlife Woodland Savannah using excavating services
under the supervision of the US Forest Service.
• Remove all tree stumps.
• Remove all rocks.
• Remove all slash from the recently completed timber sale.
• All work to be completed without damage to standing trees, approximately
20 per acre. Contractor will be liable for damage.
• Finished site will be leveled and graded to accommodate future mowing
operation.
• Plan project to begin on May 15, 2015, unless otherwise instructed by US
Forest Service.
• Additional instruction given at mandatory site visit by Mr. Tom Holland, US
Forest Service. If unable to make site visit call Mr. Holland to reschedule, if
available.
Location: Thornbottom Road Rt. 16 and FDR 344 Squirrel Gap Road
Lee Ranger District of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest,
Hardy County, West Virginia
Mandatory Site Visit: February 17, 2015 planned date, weather permitted –
Call Mr. Tom Holland 540.984.4101 for information
Return quotes:
By noon, March 2, 2015 – Hardy County Commission Office,
Attn: Rose Helmick, 204 Washington Street, Moorefield WV 26836 –304.530.0284
This project made possible with grant monies from the Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, Public Law 106-393. The Hardy County
Commission and or the US Forest Service expressly reserves the right to reject any
and all quotes. An equal opportunity employer and provider.
Advertising rates in this section: $7.00 first 25 words. Ten cents per word each additional word. Blind ads double the above rates. Display state law. Only current paid-up accounts will be allowed to charge classified and/or display advertising. All others must be paid in
advance. Political advertising must be paid in advance. The Moorefield Examiner assumes no financial responsibility for typographical
errors in advertisements; only one corrected classified insertion can be printed at no charge, so immediate notification regarding incorrect classified advertisements is required. The Moorefield Examiner reserves the right to be an unlawful employment practice, unless
based on bonafide occupational qualifications or except where based upon applicable security regulations established by the United
States or the state of West Virginia for an employer or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or to use in any
FULL TIME THERAPIST
Master Degree in a human service field (psychology, social work,
etc) with related experience. To provide home, community, and
office based therapy/clinical assessment.
Salary: $43,000 - $48,000
FULL TIME CLINICAL
SUPERVISOR
Licensed Professional (LICSW/LPC) with related experience. To
provide clinical supervision, licensure supervision, and home,
community, office based therapy/clinical assessment.
Salary: $48,000 - $52,000
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the
office. Support managers and employees through a variety of tasks
related to organization and communication. Communicate via
phone and email ensuring that all administration tasks are
completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely
manner. Salary: $17,000 - $22,880
FPS offers with flexible hours, manageable caseload, and an independent
schedule. Daily travel required with mileage stipend.
For consideration forward a cover letter and resume to:
lweltonsee@provcorp.com, dhalterman@fpscorp.com or fax: 304-538-3028.
FPS of WV is an EEO employer
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form or application for employment or to make an inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses the following:
Directly or indirectly any limitation, specifications or discrimination as to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
handicap, marital status, sex, age or any intent to make such limitation, specification or discrimination. Rentals and Real Estate: Notice:
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, martial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such
preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All
persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Legal Advertisements
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION
(2013-S-00000020 - Hardy County ALEX HELMAN)
To: NENA F. WHEELER, ROBERT J.
MALCOLM, HAMPSHIRE MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL, BOOTH AND MCCARTHY
HAMPSHIRE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,
BOOTH AND MCCARTHY HAMPSHIRE
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STATE OF WEST
VIRGINIA STATE TAX DEPARTMENT
COMPLIANCE DIVISION or heirs at law,
devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs,
guardians conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You will take
notice that ALEX HELMAN, the purchaser
of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000020,
FR MILLER/BOWMAN 2 AC, located in
MOOREFIELD which was returned delinquent in the name of WHEELER NENA
F &, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon
was sold by the sheriff of Hardy County at
the sale for the delinquent taxes made on
the 14th day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed
for such real estate will be made to him or
her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided
by law, unless before that day you redeem
such real estate. The amount you will have
to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015 will
be as follows:
Amount equal to the taxes and charges
due on the date of the sale, with interest, to
March 31, 2015.
$360.39
Amount of subsequent years taxes paid
on the property, since the sale, with interest
to March 31, 2015.
$228.04
Amount paid for Title Examination and
preparation of the list to be served and for
preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the
sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015.
$595.42
Amount paid for other statutory costs
with interest from following the sheriff’s
sale to March 31, 2015.
$0.00
Total Amount Payable to Sheriff - cashier
check, money order or certified check
must be made payable to the Honorable
Bryan Clark Ward, Sheriff and Treasurer of
Hardy County.
$1,183.85
Cost of Certification of Redemption cashier check, money order or certified
check must be made payable to the The
Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor.
$35.00
You may redeem at an: time before
March 31, 2015, by paying the above total
less any unearned interest.
Return to WV State Auditor’s Office
County Collections Office, Building 1,
Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia,
25305. Questions please call 1-888-5096568.
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(2013-S-00000022 - Hardy County ALEX HELMAN)
To: ROBERT W. HARPER, ROBERT W.
HARPER, ROBERT W. HARPER KATHRYN
COFFMAN SOUTH BRANCH STOCKYARDS INC., ROBERT W. HARPER,
ROBERT W. HARPER, HARDY TELECOMMUNICATIONS, HARDY TELECOMMUNICATIONS, ROBERT W. HARPER, ROBERT
W. HARPER, ROBERT W. HARPER, THE
POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY BARBARA
ELKINS, , ROBERT W. HARPER, ROBERT
W. HARPER, THE ASSOCIATES, or heirs
at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown
heirs, guardians conservators, fiduciaries,
administrators, or lienholders. You will take
notice that ALEX HELMAN, the purchaser
LOT MAIN ST BOYER POWNELL COMPANY LLC, located in MOOREFIELD CORP,
which was returned delinquent in the name
of WHEELER NENA F &, and for which the
tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of
Hardy County at the sale for the delinquent
taxes made on the 14th day of November,
2013, has requested that you be notified
that a deed for such real estate will be
made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015,
as provided by law, unless before that day
you redeem such real estate. The amount
you will have to pay on the last day, March
31, 2015 will be as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$433.09
to March 31, 2015.
$600.37
$694.50
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,727.96
$35.00
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(2013-S-00000045 - Hardy County HARDY COUNTY HOLDINGS)
To: FLORA A. SAYLOR, LYNN C. SAYLOR, NORMAN L SAYLOR, JR., HARRISON F. HILKER, III, NORMA L. SAYLOR,
JR., HARRISON F. HILKER, III, HARRISON
F. HILKNER III, NORMAN L SAYLOR, or
heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown
notice that HARDY COUNTY HOLDINGS,
the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000045, .45 AC NE PT LOT 7 CRITES
LAND SAYLOR, located in LOST RIVER,
of SAYLOR FLORA A & LYNN C, and for
which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by
the sheriff of Hardy County at the sale for
the delinquent taxes made on the 14th day
of November, 2013, has requested that you
be notified that a deed for such real estate
will be made to him or her on or after April
1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before
that day you redeem such real estate. The
amount you will have to pay on the last
day, March 31, 2015 will be as follows:
Amount equal o the taxes and charges
March 31, 2015.
$246.98
to March 31, 2015.
$133.03
$623.73
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,003.74
$35.00
25305. Questions please call 1-888-509-
6568.
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To: SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC,
SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC, ROBERT J. GIDICK, STEPHEN O’DOHERTY,
NANCY O’DOHERTY, SARAH LAND
PROPERTIES, LLC, ROBERT J. GIDICK,
ROBERT GIDICK, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, WINCHESTER MEDICAL
CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY,
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, , SARAHLAND
PROPERTIES, LLC ℅ ROBERT J. GIDDICK, ROBERT J GIDICK, or heirs at
law, devisees, creditors, representatives,
successors, assigns, all unknown heirs,
notice that HARDY COUNTY HOLDINGS,
the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000033, P/O LOT 3 13.28 AC HEISHMAN LAND MORVILLO, located in CAPON,
of SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC, and
for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold
by the sheriff of Hardy County at the sale
for the delinquent taxes made on the 14th
day of November, 2013, has requested
that you be notified that a deed for such
real estate will be made to him or her on
or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law,
unless before that day you redeem such
real estate. The amount you will have to
pay on the last day, March 31, 2015 will be
as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$492.90
to March 31, 2015.
$340.98
$694.50
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,528.38
$35.00
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SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC, ROBERT J. GIDICK, STEPHEN O’DOHERTY,
NANCY O’DOHERTY, SARAH LAND
PROPERTIES, LLC, ROBERT J. GIDICK,
ROBERT GIDICK, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, WINCHESTER MEDICAL
CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY,
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, , SARAHLAND
PROPERTIES, LLC, ROBERT J. GIDDICK,
ROBERT J GIDICK, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians
conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or
lienholders. You will take notice that HARDY COUNTY HOLDINGS, the purchaser of
the tax lien(s) on the following real estate,
Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000028, LOT
2 18.58 AC HEISHMAN LAND MORVILLO,
located in CAPON, which was returned
delinquent in the name of SARAH LAND
PROPERTIES, LLC, and for which the tax
lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of
March 31, 2015.
$293.48
to March 31, 2015.
$355.26
$694.50
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,343.24
$35.00
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SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC ROBERT
J. GIDICK, STEPHEN O’DOHERTY, NANCY O’DOHERTY, SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC, ROBERT J. GIDICK, ROBERT
GIDICK, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER,
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, , SARAHLAND PROPERTIES, LLC ROBERT J. GIDDICK, ROBERT
J GIDICK, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns,
all unknown heirs, guardians conservators,
fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.
You will take notice that HARDY COUNTY
HOLDINGS, the purchaser of the tax lien(s)
on the following real estate, Certificate of
Sale: 2013-S-00000030, TROUT RUN VALLEY 1 AC MORVILLO, located in CAPON,
of SARAH LAND PROPERTIES, LLC, and
as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$534.96
to March 31, 2015.
$376.80
$694.50
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,606.26
$35.00
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(2013-S-00000001 - Hardy County MARTIN W. NEARY)
To: GIDEON A. AKUNJI, BILLAH C.
AKUNJI, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns,
fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You will take notice that MARTIN W.
NEARY, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on
the following real estate, Certificate of Sale:
2013-S-00000001, TROUT RUN FOREST
PHASE II LOT 20 4.070 A, located in CAPON, which was returned delinquent in the
name of AKUNJI GIDEON A & BILLAH C,
and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was
sold by the sheriff of Hardy County at the
sale for the delinquent taxes made on the
14th day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such
as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$579.54
to March 31, 2015.
$397.44
$538.80
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,515.78
$35.00
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that the default
having occurred in the payment of a certain indebtedness secured by a Deed of
Trust dated July 24, 2012, by Tammy L. Gilhuys, Borrower/Trustor and Mark H.
Wright or Bradford Ritchie Trustee in favor of Summit Community Bank, and said
Deed of Trust is duly recorded in the Office
of the Clerk of the County Commission of
Hardy County, West Virginia, in Trust
Book No. 269, at Page 126 and re-recording in Trust Book No. 269 at Page 893
which Deed of Trust authorizes the Beneficiary to remove, substitute or add a Trustee
at its option, and the Beneficiary having
exercised its option and substituted William H. Bean as its Trustee to act in the enforcement of said Deed of Trust in person,
and the Substitute Trustee Appointment is
recorded in the Office of the County Commission of Hardy County, West Virginia in
Trust Book 286, at Page 327 and the undersigned Trustee having been requested
by the beneficial owner of said indebtedness to enforce said Deed of Trust, will sell
at public auction and to the highest bidder,
the following hereinafter described real estate on Friday,
February 13, 2015, at 12:00 Noon at the
front door of the Hardy County Courthouse
in Moorefield, West Virginia.
REAL ESTATE:
All those three certain tracts or parcels of real estate, together with all rights,
rights-of-ways, improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate
east of State Route 7, locally known as
the South Fork Road, situate in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West Virginia,
and designated as Lot No. 1-A, containing
0.3829 acres, more or less; Lot 2, containing 2.001 acres, more or less; and Lot No.
3, containing 1.0045 acres, more or less,
of South Fork Estates I Subdivision, on
Plats of Survey of record in the Office of the
Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy
County, West Virginia, in Map Book No. 3,
at Pages 7 and 11, to which reference is
hereby made for a more particular description of said real estate and for any and all
other pertinent purposes.
Being the same tracts or parcels of real
estate conveyed unto Tammy L. Gilhuys
from Brian Michael Powell and Lola Marlene Powell, his wife, by Deed dated August 19, 2009, and of record in the Office of
the Clerk of the County Commission of
Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed Book
No. 311, at Page 556 and identified in the
Hardy County Assessor’s Office on Tax
Map 304, as Parcels 0069.0043, 0069.0016
and 0069.0017.
The above deed of trust constitutes a
valid SECOND priority deed of trust lien
against the subject real estate.
Said real estate is subject to a FIRST
deed of trust lien dated August 18, 2009,
executed by Tammy L. Gilhuys, Borrowers/
Trustors and Mark H. Wright or C. David
Robertson, Trustees, in favor of Summit
Community Bank, in the original amount
of $139,500.00, and said Deed of Trust is
duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of
the County Commission of Hardy County,
West Virginia in Trust Book No. 249, at
Page 771.
Foreclosure under the SECOND deed
of trust is subject to the pay-off of the
FIRST deed of trust by the purchaser of the
property.
FEDERAL TAX LIENS: In the event that
there are Federal Tax Liens against the
property, the United States Government
would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from date
of such sale or period allowable for
redemption under local law, whichever is
longer.
TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%)
deposit, in cash or approved check, must
be tendered on date of sale, with the balance due at closing which shall be within
two (2) weeks from date of sale. All costs of
deed preparation, transfer stamps and real
estate taxes now due or to become due are
to be paid by the purchaser. The property
will be conveyed by Trustee by quit claim
deed without warranty of title. If Trustee
cannot convey an insurable or marketable
title, the purchasers sole remedy is a return
of deposit.
The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of subject property from time to
time by oral proclamation, which continuation shall be in the sole discretion of the
Trustee.
Any excess monies obtained from said
sale, if any, will be applied toward inferior
liens in order of their priority.
For more information concerning the
property contact Tina Martin, Director of
Debt Management for Summit Community
Financial Group at 304-530-0522.
WILLIAM H. BEAN
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FOR SUMMIT
COMMUNITY BANK
116 Washington Street, P.O. Drawer 30
Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 530-6198
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Request for Bids
The Hardy County Commission is requesting proposals for partial roof replacement and repair of the gutter system on the
Hardy County Courthouse located at 204
Washington Street in downtown Moorefield, WV.
Services:
The contractor must carry out the work
described in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Wage rates paid by contractors
must comply with “WV Fair Minimum Wage
Rates (Prevailing Wages).
Scope of work:
• Provide and install safety fencing
around staging areas, work areas and
equipment as needed during the contract
period.
• Remove existing shingle roofing on
third story portion of the building and dispose of off-site.
• Remove all associated roofing trims
and flashings and dispose of off-site.
• Install Typar Synthetic Underlayment.
• Install Ice & Water Shield Valleys.
• Install 26 gauge nail strip concealed
fastener metal roofing system with 16”
wide pans with 1” standing seams, all associated flashings and trim for complete
job.
• Roofing panels to be Energy-Star certified Valspar Weather X finish or equal.
• Install one row of Berger Rt300 cast
aluminum rib-mounted snow guards, colormatched to roofing.
• Metal roofing Color from manufactures’ standard offering.
• Provide 40-year manufactures’ finish
warranty, 2-year Contractor’s workmanship warranty.
• Remove existing termination bar,
loose seams, flashings and patches and
dispose of off-site.
• Repair and re-flash existing EPDM
membrane, membrane seams, patches
and flashings.
• Install 24-gauge Kynar Coated gravel
stop at roof edges.
• Terminate EPDM per Manufacturers’
specifications at grave stoop and underneath adjacent new metal roofing.
• Provide counter flashing at metal roof
termination if needed.
• Clear out and re-flash existing downspouts inlets.
• Provide unit pricing for replacement
of roof plywood, if associated latent conditions are encountered.
• Contractor to provide supervision,
labor, materials, scaffolding, and all equipment for the proposed work.
• Contractor is responsible for obtaining any required permits.
Qualifications
The contractor must:
1. The contractor must carry out the described work in compliance with the
Secretary of Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation. All applicable federal, state
and local laws, rules and regulations apply.
State prevailing wage rates apply.
2. The contractor must have been in
business specializing in standing seem
roofing and EPDM membrane repair for
minimum of 5 years.
3. Have successfully completed two
similar projects in the past 5 years on historic buildings.
4. Have the ability to complete the project by November 30, 2015.
5. Must have a current applicable WV
Contractor’s Licenses and be bondable.
Expression of Interest
No later than Noon, February 27, 2015
individuals and firms interested in undertaking the project should submit the following to: Rose Helmick, County Coordinator,
204 Washington Street Room 111, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836
1. Letter of Interest
2. Individual or firm resume or vita or
statement of qualifications.
3. Assurances that the proposed schedule is feasible.
4. Three or more samples of previously
completed similar work.
5. References-Minimum of three.
6. Cost of project
Roof condition documents and building drawings can be viewed by contacting
Rose Helmick at 304-530-0284.
Selection Process
The Hardy County Commission will review all proposals and select a contractor
based on:
• Contractors will be selected based
upon (1) cost, (2) experience with similar
roofing projects, and (3) proven ability to
complete a project.
Hardy County Commission will make
their selection by the next regular county
commission meeting of receiving the bids
and may want to sign a contract with the
contractor by three weeks of receiving the
bids. The Hardy County Commission expressly reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
Payment Process
This project is funded in part with grant
monies from the West Virginia Courthouse
Facility Improvement Authority Grant
Program. The contractors will be reimbursed for services rendered up to the contract amount. All changes in scope must
be pre-approved by owner. Contractors
will not be reimbursed for travel expenses.
The contractor will be paid in increments
based on satisfactory completion of specific stages of the project. The balance will
be paid after approval of the product by the
Hardy County Commission.
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015,
AT 12:01 P.M.
The herein described real estate of Riteland, LLC, a West Virginia Limited Liability
Company, shall be sold at public auction
on the Courthouse steps in Moorefield,
Hardy County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 12:01 p.m.
Said real estate will be sold pursuant to
the authority vested in the undersigned, by
the provisions of that certain Credit Line
Deed of Trust executed by Riteland, LLC,
a West Virginia Limited Liability Company,
unto Mark H. Wright or C. David Robertson, Trustees, to secure unto Summit
Community Bank, a banking corporation,
the beneficial owner of that certain Deed
of Trust dated the 24th day of June, 2009,
and of record in the Office of the Clerk of
West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 248, at
Page 710; with the undersigned, William C.
Keaton, as Substitute Trustee, pursuant to
that certain Deed of Appointment for Substitution of Trustee, of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed of Trust Book
286 at Page 366. Default having occurred
relative to the covenants and conditions as
set forth in said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee, having been
instructed in writing by the beneficial owner
so to do, will offer the hereinafter described
real estate for sale at public auction to the
highest responsible bidder at the front
door of the Courthouse in Moorefield,
Hardy County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 12:01 p.m.,
which said property is more particularly
described as follows:
All of those three (3) certain lots, tracts,
or parcels of real estate lying and being situate in Capon District, Hardy County, West
Virginia, in the community known as Arkansaw, and being situate on the northwest
side of Little Ridge and on the southeast
side of Arkansaw Road, and being designated as Parcels 1,2 and 3, containing
11.758 acres, 6.132 acres, and 0.053 acre,
more or less, respectively, as set forth on a
plat of survey recorded in the Office of the
Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy
County, West Virginia, in Map Book 4 at
Page 72, and reference is hereby made to
said plat and to Parcels 1, 2 and 3 set forth
thereupon, for a more specific description
of the real estate conveyed hereby, along
with all rights, rights of way, structures,
minerals, easements, improvements and
appurtenances thereunto belonging. Said
real estate is also subject to that plat of
same of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s
Office in Map Book 8 at Page 59, entitled
“Little Ridge Estates”, wherein said real
estate was re-surveyed, reconfigured, and
subdivided as Lot Nos 1 - 9 of Little Ridge
Estates, and said Plat of Survey is by reference made a part hereof for all pertinent
and proper reasons, including a more particular metes and bounds description of
said real estate.
LES S, HOWEVER, that certain outconveyance of Lot 5, conveyed unto Joseph
Ryan Bailey, by deed of Riteland, LLC,
dated December 22, 2010, and of record in
the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book
316 at Page 731.
And being a portion of the same real estate that was conveyed unto Riteland, LLC,
a West Virginia
Limited Liability Company, by deed
of William C. Keaton, Substitute Trustee,
dated June 24,2009, and of record in the
Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in
Deed Book 309 at Page 464.
The property will be conveyed in an “AS
IS” condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the
Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens,
reservations, encumbrances, restrictions,
rights-of-ways, easements, covenants,
conveyances and conditions of record in
the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or affecting the
subject property.
The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of
the Deeds of Trust and Note reserve the
right to submit a bid for the property at
sale.
The Substitute Trustee reserves the
right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the
sole discretion of the Substitute Trustee.
The Substitute Trustee shall be under
no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said
property, and any personal property and/
or belongings remaining at the property
after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to
constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND
WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
Terms of the sale are 10 percent cash
down to be paid on day of sale, and the
balance to be paid by certified or cashiers
check within 30 days of the date of the sale.
For further information and/or viewing,
contact William C. Keaton, Attorney at Law,
56 East Main Street, Romney, West Virginia, (304) 822-4187.
All announcements made on the day
of sale take precedence over any printed
material.
William C. Keaton, Substitute Trustee
56 East Main Street
Romney, West Virginia 26757
(304) 822-4187
WVSB #7182
1/28, 2/4, 2/11
(2013-S-00000014 - Hardy County PURNELL ENTERPRISES, LLC)
To: SUSAN KAY BOWEN, SUSAN KAY
BOWEN, SUSAN KAY BOWEN, or heirs at
notice that PURNELL ENTERPRISES, LLC,
the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000014, LOT 47 5.884 AC MACKENZIE HIGHLAND SPRING SUB DIV, located
in MOOREFIELD, which was returned delinquent in the name of BOWEN SUSAN
KAY, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon
was sold by the sheriff of Hardy County at
the sale for the delinquent taxes made on
the 14th day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed
for such real estate will be made to him or
her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided
by law, unless before that day you redeem
such real estate. The amount you will have
to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015 will
be as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$440.65
to March 31, 2015.
$296.45
$552.96
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,290.06
$35.00
25305.
Questions please call 1-888-509-6568.
1/28,2/4, 2/11 3c
(2013-S-00000013 - Hardy County PURNELL ENTERPRISES, LLC)
To: JAMES E. SHOEMAKER, KRISTI
DAWN COOPER, JAMES E. SHOEMAKER,
KRISTI DAWN COOPER, KRISTI D. SHOEMAKER, KRISTI D. SHOEMAKER, JAMES
E. SHOEMAKER, KRISTI D. SHOEMAKER,
UNITED BANK, KRITI D. COOPER, JAMES
E. SHOEMAKER, KRISTI D. SHOEMAKER,
or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You
will take notice that PURNELL ENTERPRISES, LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on
the following real estate, Certificate of Sale:
2013-S-00000013, LOT 2 5 AC MATHIAS
ESTATES PITTS, located in LOST RIVER,
of SHOEMAKER JAMES E & KRISTI D, and
as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$318.90
to March 31, 2015.
$182.80
$680.35
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,182.05
$35.00
25305.
1/28,2/4, 2/11 3c
(2013-S-00000021 - Hardy County - US
LANDS, LLC)
To: EVELYN D. KOHNE, ELIZABETH C.
DOLLY, EVELYN D. KOHNE, ELIZABETH C.
DOLLY, EVELYN D. KOHNE, ELIZABETH
C. DOLLY, EVELYN C. SAMPSELL, ELIZABETH C. SAMPSELL, EVELYN C. SAMPSELL, ELIZABETH C. SAMPSELL, EVELYN
C. DOLLY, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
HARDY COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT, or
notice that US LANDS, LLC, the purchaser
LOT 222 SEC 4 WMS .115 AC MISTY TERRACE, located in MOOREFIELD CORP,
Legals@MoorefieldExaminer.com
of KOHNE EVELYN D &, and for which the
tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of
March 31, 2015.
$247.30
to March 31, 2015.
$105.14
$680.35
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,032.79
$35.00
25305.
1/28,2/4, 2/11 3c
(2013-S-00000018 - Hardy County - US
LANDS, LLC)
To: DON R. BRUNK, DON R. BRUNK,
DON R. BRUNK, CATHY WALLACE, R.A.
MITCHELL, REVENUE OFFICER INTERNATIONAL REVENUE SERVICE, STEPHANIE GROVES, REVENUE OFFICER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ALLEGHENY
POWER, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns,
You will take notice that US LANDS, LLC,
the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000018, 2.26 AC MONGOLD MONGOLD HOLLOW, located in LOST RIVER,
of BRUNK DON R, and for which the tax
lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of
March 31, 2015.
$303.78
to March 31, 2015.
$181.44
$609.58
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,094.80
$35.00
25305.
1/28,2/4, 2/11 3c
(2013-S-00000017 - Hardy County - US
LANDS, LLC)
To: DON R. BRUNK, DON R. BRUNK,
DON R. BRUNK, R.A. MITCHELL, REVENUE OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY, STEPHANIE GROVES, REVENUE OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns,
You will take notice that US LANDS, LLC,
the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013S-00000017, LOT 13 4.46 AC HICKORY
WOODS SMALLWOOD, located in LOST
RIVER, which was returned delinquent in
the name of BRUNK DON R, and for which
the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the
sheriff of Hardy County at the sale for the
delinquent taxes made on the 14th day of
November, 2013, has requested that you
be notified that a deed for such real estate
will be made to him or her on or after April
1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before
that day you redeem such real estate. The
amount you will have to pay on the last
day, March 31, 2015 will be as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$529.35
to March 31, 2015.
$362.14
$581.27
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,472.76
$35.00
25305.
1/28,2/4, 2/11 3c
(2013-S-00000019 - Hardy County - US
LANDS, LLC)
To: R.A. MITCHELL, REVENUE OFFICER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,
STEPHANIE GROVES, REVENUE OFFICER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,
DON R. BRUNK, CHERYL L. BRUNK, DON
R. BRUNK, CHERYL L. BRUNK, DON R.
BRUNK, CHERYL L. BRUNK, or heirs at
notice that US LANDS, LLC, the purchaser
LOT 12 4.50 AC HICKORY WOODS, located in LOST RIVER, which was returned
delinquent in the name of BRUNK DON R
& CHERYL L, and for which the tax lien(s)
thereon was sold by the sheriff of Hardy
Continued on page 6
Legal Advertisements
County at the sale for the delinquent taxes
made on the 14th day of November, 2013,
has requested that you be notified that a
deed for such real estate will be made to
him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you
redeem such real estate. The amount you
will have to pay on the last day, March 31,
2015 will be as follows:
March 31, 2015.
$711.63
to March 31, 2015.
$527.38
$623.73
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,862.74
$35.00
25305.
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IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR THE
CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S
SERVICES,
Petitioner,
v.
No. BCJ-15256
DeAnn McGraw246 Mathias Road
Littlestown, PA 17340
George William Sager, Jr.
Unknown address
Wardensville, WV
Steven Allen, Jr.
99 Charles Street, Apt. R
Westminster, MD 21157
Respondents.
IN THE MATTER OF:
Oren M. Herlth (d.o.b. 3-25-2009)
Ember Sage Rhiannon Herlth
(d.o.b. 9-14-2010)
CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18)
YEARS OF AGE
ORDER FOR SERVICE BY
PUBLICATION
It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination of
Parental Rights, Motion for Service by Publication and the Affidavit of Diligent Search
that the whereabouts of the Respondent,
George William Sager, Jr., are unknown
and cannot be ascertained by diligent
search, therefore, the ordinary process of
law cannot be served upon George William Sager, Jr. It is, therefore, ORDERED
that said Respondent be served by publication of the following notice for four consecutive weeks in the Moorefield Examiner,
a newspaper published in Hardy County,
West Virginia.
It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent, George William Sager, Jr., does
not enter an appearance or otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service
or service by further publication shall be
dispensed with and service of any future
notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon
the Respondent, George William Sager, Jr.,
by filing same with the Juvenile Court Clerk
for the City of Bristol, Tennessee.
Notice
GEORGE WILLIAM SAGER, JR.
The State of Tennessee, Department
of Children’s Services, has filed a petition
against you seeking to terminate forever
your parental rights to O.M.H. It appears
that ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Juvenile Court for
the City of Bristol, Tennessee on the 25th
day of March, 2015 at 1:00 o’clock P.M. to
personally answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights. Failing to appear for
the hearing on this date and time, without
good cause, pursuant to Rule 39(c)(3) of
the Tenn. R. Juv. P. will result in the loss of
your right to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights to the child listed
above. You may view and obtain a copy of
the Petition and any other subsequently
filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court
Clerk’s Office, Bristol, Tennessee.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this day
hand-delivered and/or deposited in the U.
S. mail, with sufficient postage thereon, a
copy of the foregoing Motion addressed
to:
Jordan Pennington, Esq.
Attorney at Law
24 Lee Street
Bristol, VA 24201
Jessica Jones, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 843
Bristol, TN 37620
This 19th day of December, 2014.
Tara C. Thomas, # 26025
Attorney for the Tennessee
Department of Children’s Services
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 4c
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE`S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the
authority vested in the Substitute Trustees,
Richard A. Pill, David D. Pill, and Amanda
E. Steiner, any of whom may act, by that
certain Deed of Trust dated December 29,
2011, executed by Borrowers, Joseph O.
Fridley and Sandra K. Fridley, to George M.
Schoen, the Trustee of record in the office
of the Clerk of the County Commission of
Hardy County, West Virginia, in Book 264,
at Page 909. At the time of the execution of
the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 50 Warden Access Rd, Wardensville, WV 26851.
Richard A. Pill, David D. Pill, and Amanda
E. Steiner were appointed as Substitute
Trustees by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated November 14, 2014,
of record in the Clerk`s Office in Book 285
at Page 313. The borrower defaulted under
the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustees have been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly,
the Substitute Trustees will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of
Hardy County, in Moorefield, West Virginia,
on the following date:
February 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
The property is described as of that certain lot or parcel of land, together with the
improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Capon District, Hardy County, West Virginia,
and being more particularly described as
follows:
All that certain tract or parcel of real estate, together with all rights. rights-of-ways,
improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, being located and situate
on the north side of Route 5. east of the
Town of Wardensville. in Capon District.
Hardy County. West Virginia. and being
designated as Lot No. 1 of Warden Acres
Subdivision, containing 0.518 acres, more
or less, on a Plat of “Warden Acres” as surveyed by Frank A Whitacre. Licensed Land
Surveyor No 504, which is of record in the
Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy County. West Virginia. in Plat
Book No 2, at Page 104, to which reference
is now made for a more particular description of said real estate and for any and all
other pertinent purposes.
Being the same tract or parcel of real estate conveyed unto Joseph O. Fridley and
Sandra K. Fridley, his wife, from Sandra K.
Brown, by Deed dated August 19, 2010,
and of record in the Office of the Clerk of
West Virginia in Deed Book No. 315, at
Page 242. Reference is hereby made to
the aforesaid deed and other documents
therein referred to and same are incorporated herein, by reference, for any and all
pertinent purposes
The real estate is identified for tax assessment purposes in the Hardy County
Assessor’s Office on Tax Map 274A, as
Parcel 0074
The real estate is subject to any and all
rights-of-ways and/or easements in chain
of title, and to prescriptive rights-of-ways, if
any, that may exist but are not depicted in
the public records.
TERMS OF SALE:
1) The property will be conveyed in an
“AS IS” physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied,
subject to the Internal Revenue Service
right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements,
covenants, conveyances and conditions of
record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the
subject property.
2) The Purchaser shall be responsible
for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.
3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer
of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the
right to submit a bid for the property at
sale.
4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time
to time by written or oral proclamation,
which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.
5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to
cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property,
and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the
foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL
BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
6) The total purchase price is payable to
the Trustee by certified or cashier’s check
within thirty (30) days of the date of sale,
with ten (10%) of the total purchase price
payable to the Trustee at sale.
Given under my hand this 27th day of
January, 2015.
2/4, 2/11 2c
PUBLIC SALE OF AUTOMOBILE
OPEN BIDS
Pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the West Virginia Uniform Commercial Code,
the undersigned Capon Valley Bank, a secured creditor, will sell at Public Sale to the
highest bidder on:
FEBRUARY 7, 2015 AT 10:00 AM
at Capon Valley Bank, 2 West Main Street, Wardensville, West Virginia, the following
repossessed vehicles:
YEAR & MAKE
1998 REDMAN
MODEL
MOBILE HOME
VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
13839363
Located on 6th Street to the left -3rd trailer on the Right in Misty Terrace
Open bids will be accepted up to the date and time of sale at Capon Valley Bank of
Wardensville, West Virginia, and same will be opened and announced prior to the commencement of the bidding on sale day. Capon Valley Bank reserves the right to: (1) reject
any or all bids and (2) continue the sale to any other time and place.
Anyone wishing to inspect any vehicle please contact JOHN COFFMAN at (304) - 8743531 Ext. 130. All bids should be forwarded to John Coffman, c/o Capon Valley Bank, P.O.
Box 119, Wardensville, WV 26851.
Bids must be received by 9:00 AM on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015. Terms of sale
shall be cash on day of sale.
CAPON VALLEY BANK
304-874-3531
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Highways
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation,
Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by
the sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in
Building 5, Room A-748, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia until
February 10, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.(Eastern Standard Time). The bids will be downloaded
and/or opened and publicly thereafter for the construction of the following project(s):
-----------------------------------Call: 013
Contract: 1004550
State Project: S385-STR/IP-15. 00
Federal Project: HSIPP-2015(015)D
Description:
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
2015 DISTRICT FIVE ROADWAY STRIPING
DISTRICT WIDE
COUNTY: GRANT, HARDY, MINERAL, OTHER
-----------------------------------Proposals will be received from prequalified and West Virginia licensed contractors
only except that on Federal-Aid Projects a contractors’ license is not required at time of
bid, but will be required before work can begin. Registration is required with the Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A, Article 3,
Section 12 of the West Virginia Code. All contractors submitting bids on project (s) must
include one of the following forms properly executed with each proposal: Proposal Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or 5% of total bid, whichever
is greater.
*These are projects on which any contractor with a Category “W” Prequalification
Rating may be eligible to bid.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways reserves the
right to defer, delay or postpone the date for receiving and publicly opening proposals
for any project designated in this advertisement, without the necessity of renewing such
advertisement. All bidders holding valid bidding proposals will be notified of such deferment, delay or postponement and the date that proposals will be received and publicly
opened.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways hereby notifies
all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this
advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit
bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of
race, color, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Highways,
Robert Pennington
Deputy State Highway Engineer - Programming and Planning
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Under authority of that certain Deed of
Trust dated May 5, 2009 from Heather M.
Moyer to James Paul Geary II, Trustee,
of record in the office of the Clerk of the
County Commission of Hardy County,
West Virginia in Trust Deed Book No. 247,
at page 473, securing a promissory note in
the principal amount of $192,768.08, payable to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance,
Inc., and default having been made pursuant to the promissory note secured by the
aforesaid Deed of Trust and sale requested
by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.,
the following real estate will be offered for
sale at the front door of the Hardy County
Courthouse in Moorefield, West Virginia on
February 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., subject
to all reservations, exceptions, easements
and other matters which appear of record
and subject to all unpaid taxes, if any, all of
that certain tract or parcel of real estate, together with any and all buildings, improvements, rights of ways and appurtenances
thereunto belonging, situate in the Middle
Cove about 4 miles east of Mathias in Lost
River District, Hardy County, West Virginia,
containing 3.05 acres, more or less, and
being more particularly described as follows:
“Beginning at an iron pipe on the northwest side of the Middle Cove Road, thence
up Little Cove Run with a line of Wilkins
property (calls taken from Wilkins Deed) N.
74° W. 218.1 feet to an iron pipe, thence
N. 56° 30’ W. 261.2 feet to an iron pipe,
thence N. 60° 30’ W. 84.0 feet to an iron
pipe in said property line, thence leaving
said property line and with an old fence S.
34° W. 457.0 feet to an iron pipe in fence
row, thence with division line of lots #1 and
#1 S. 69° E. 629.5 feet to an iron stake on
the northwest bank of Middle Cove Road,
thence with the northwest side of said road
N. 25° 15’ E. 400 feet to the beginning, containing 5.27 acres, more or less.”
There is excepted and reserved and not
herein conveyed that certain tract containing 2.22 acres, more or less, conveyed to
Raymond E. Burroughs, Jr. in that deed
dated April 22, 1984, and of record in Deed
Book 81 at page 437.
And being the same real estate conveyed to Heather M. Moyer by deed of
Mary L. Burroughs, dated October 17,
2008, of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 305 at Page 185.
Terms of the sale: cash on date of sale.
Given under my hand this 29th day of
January, 2015.
Marc Lazenby
Substitute Trustee
Richard A. Pill, Substitute Trustee
David D. Pill, Substitute Trustee
Amanda E. Steiner, Substitute Trustee
85 Aikens Center
Martinsburg, WV 25402
(304) 263-4971
pillforeclosures@earthlink.net
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FIDUCIARY NOTICE
The account of Linda L. Nelson, Administrator of the Estate of Larry Nelson is
before the undersigned for final settlement.
Dated this the 27th day of January,
2015.
Joyce E. Stewart, Fiduciary Commissioner
2/4 1c
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Potomac
Valley Transit Authority of Grant County
Industrial Park, 185 Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847, is applying for a grant
under 49 USC Section 5311. A general Description of the grant proposal follows:
DESCRIPTION OF
PROPOSED PROJECT
49 USC Section 5311 funding is being
sought to continue transportation services
in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and
Pendleton Counties. These services are
provided for the general public and the
special needs of the elderly and disabled.
The estimated cost of providing these services for fiscal year 2016 is $1,553,242,
with $538,494 coming from federal sources, $275,000 coming from state sources,
$163,479 from local sources and $576,228
coming from operating revenues.
No persons, families, or businesses
will be displaced by this project. The proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact upon the service area.
Service to the elderly and the disabled
will be provided on all PVTA routes. Individuals unable to board vehicles along
regular routes may receive service up to
three quarters of a mile off route with a request made the day before service is to be
provided. Elderly and disabled individuals
are also eligible for reduced fares on many
PVTA routes. Specially equipped vehicles,
alternate format schedules, a TDD, and
route deviation service have been put in to
place to address the needs of disabled riders, as required by ADA.
As prescribed by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the
grounds of race, color or national origin be
excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under its program of transit service
delivery and related benefits. If translation
services of any type, written or oral, are
needed, please contact the Potomac Valley Transit Authority.
Should any 49 USC Section 5311 capital funds become available, purchased
equipment may include, but not be limited
to: buses, vans, or other paratransit vehicles, radios and communications equipment, passenger shelters, wheelchair
lifts and restraints, computer hardware/
software, spare parts or components, and
other durable goods. Persons interested
in holding a public hearing regarding the
possible procurement of capital equipment
must submit a written request within 15
days from the date of this notice.
The purpose of this notice is to afford affected citizens, private transportation providers, and other interested agencies an
early opportunity to examine the proposal
and offer comments and/or recommendations on the overall scope of the project.
The grant proposal will be available for
public inspection and comment for 15
days from the date of this notice, February
4, 2015, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. at the office of the Potomac
Valley Transit Authority, 185 Providence
Lane, Grant County Industrial Park, Petersburg, WV 26847.
For further information and/or submission of comments, please contact J.
Douglas Carter, Manager, Potomac Valley
Transit Authority, 185 Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847.
Additionally, copies of comments may
be submitted to the following: Director,
WV Division of Public Transit, Building
5 Room 906, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard,
East, Charleston, WV 25305.
2/4, 2/11 2c
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Pursuant to West Virginia Code 5G,
the Administrative Council for the South
Branch Career and Technical Center
(SBCTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest to provide architectural and engineering services for renovations to the existing
SBCTC complex. The Work shall include,
but not be limited to, (1) design to enhance
overall campus security and safety including relocating existing perimeter fencing and the installation of new perimeter
fencing; (2) design of a new electronic
access control and door monitoring system in conjunction with a new “man-trap”
entrance at the main administrative office;
and (3) interior renovations to the existing
welding shop including enlargement of the
existing space into an adjacent existing
space, ventilation, electrical, and lighting
enhancements.
The Work shall include all services in accordance with the School Building Authority of WV and WV State Board of Education
Policy 6200.
The Architect shall be duly registered in
West Virginia in accordance with WV State
Code.
Qualified consultants and firms are
invited to submit six (6) copies of their
Expression of Interest and Statement of
Qualifications to Tracy Chenoweth, Director/Principal, no later than February 27th,
2015 by 4:00 p.m. LPT, at the administrative office of the South Branch Career and
Technical Center, 401 Pierpont Street, Petersburg, WV 26847.
An administrative selection team will
evaluate the submitted statements of
qualifications and conduct interviews with
at least three firms that are deemed to be
the most qualified. The firms will be ranked
and the recommendation by the selection
team will be made to the SBCTC Administrative Council.
The SBCTC reserves the right to reject
any and/or all statements from interested
architects and to make the award in any
manner deemed to be in the best interest
of the SBCTC and in accordance with WV
Code 5G.
South Branch Career and Technical
Center
Tracy Chenoweth, Ed.S.
Administrative Director/Principal
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(2013-S-00000005 - Hardy County - DAMON RHEA)
To: HARITON MOSCHONAS, PATRICIA
ANN MOSCHONAS, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians
conservators, fiduciaries, administrators,
or lienholders. You will take notice that DAMON RHEA, the purchaser of the tax lien(s)
on the following real estate, Certificate of
Sale: 2013-S-00000005, LOT 33 6.83 AC
PINE RDG RANCHETTS SEC 2 TURNER,
located in CAPON, which was returned
delinquent in the name of MOSCHONAS
HARITON &, and for which the tax lien(s)
thereon was sold by the sheriff of Hardy
County at the sale for the delinquent taxes
made on the 14th day of November, 2013,
has requested that you be notified that a
deed for such real estate will be made to
him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you
redeem such real estate. The amount you
will have to pay on the last day, March 31,
2015 will be as follows:
Amount equal of the taxes and charges
March 31, 2015.
$491.64
to March 31, 2015.
$643.09
$538.80
$0.00
Hardy County.
$1,673.53
$35.00
25305.
2/4, 2/11, 2/18 3c
(2013-S-00000004 - Hardy County - DAMON RHEA)
To: ANTHONY S TURNER, MICHELLE
M. TURNER, DONALD EKREN, DONNA
EKREN, MERRICK BANK CORP, GARNETT R. TURNER, LENA A TURNER, or
heirs, guardians conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You
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as follows:
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to March 31, 2015.
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INVITATION TO SUBMIT BIDS
The Hardy County Commission will accept sealed Quotations for microwave radio equipment.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 9 a.m.
on March 3, 2015. Bid opening will be on
March 3, 2015 at 9 a.m. during the regular
scheduled Commission meeting.
Sealed bids will be sent to Hardy
County 9-1-1, c/o Hardy County Commission, 206 Washington Street, Moorefield,
WV 26836 and should be marked as
Microwave Radio Equipment. Specifications may be obtained by contacting Paul
R. Lewis, Director, at 304-530-0291 or by
email at hardyeoc@hardynet.com.
The Hardy County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
The Hardy County Commission will accept sealed Quotations for the site installation of a 260 foot Self Supporting steel
communications tower until 9:00 a.m.,
March 3, 2015. Bids should be addressed
to: Hardy County 9-1-1, c/o Hardy County
Commission, 204 Washington Street,
Moorefield, West Virginia. Proposals are to
be valid for a period of 180 days from date
of opening. The exact number and schedule of installations is variable. The Hardy
County Commission reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals.
A copy of the requirements can be
picked up at the Hardy County 9-1-1 Center or by contacting the office at 304-5300291 and ask for Paul Lewis. You may also
request them by emailing the Center at
hardyeoc@hardynet.com.
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The Hardy County Commission will accept sealed Quotations for Communication
Tower Site Engineering, Environmental
and Federal Communication Commission
Requirements, meet the NEPA/SHPO/
THPO Compliance, and all other related
work until 9:00 a.m., March 3, 2015. Bids
should be addressed to: Hardy County
9-1-1, c/o Hardy County Commission, 204
Washington Street, Moorefield, West Virginia. Proposals are to be valid for a period
of 180 days from date of opening. The exact number and schedule of installations is
variable. The Hardy County Commission
reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
The Engineering Firm will do all of the
due diligence necessary to meet all local,
State and Federal requirements for Hardy
County 911 Tower projects. The Engineer-
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ing Firm must have had a minimum of 5
years experience in providing the requested work with minimum of (3) three references.
The Engineering Firm will provide site
drawings, 1-A certification, description of
tower site, grounding drawings, fencing
drawings, access drawings, site drawings
including topographic drawings, and grading drawings, all drawings will have a West
Virginia PE stamp.
The Engineering Firm will do Geo Technical report, with a minim of 3 holes drilled
in to bed rock and provide a report suitable
for the tower manufacture to design an adequate Tower foundation for a 250 ft. tower.
The Engineering firm must provide
Structural annalist, structural design work
, foundations, roads, and utilities designs.
The Engineering Firm will provide all
environmental studies necessary to meet
all tower regulation, State and Federal for
Hardy County 911 tower projects.
The Engineering firm must be capable
of considering the critical impotence factor to public safety with all of its work provided.
The Engineering Firm will work closely
with Hardy County 911 and its Project
Manager.
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The Hardy County Commission will accept sealed Quotations For the Communication Consulting, Project Management,
Project over site for the Microwave Radio,
engineering, and construction of Hardy
County 911 Tower Project until 9 a.m.,
to: Hardy County 9-1-1, c/o Hardy County
Commission, 204 Washington Street,
Moorefield, West Virginia. Proposals are to
be valid for a period of 180 days from date
of opening. The exact number and schedule of installations is variable. The Hardy
County Commission reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals
The Consultant will provide all consulting coordination for the Hardy County 911,
and the Capon Springs tower site projects
in the best interest of Hardy County.
The Consultant will provide all of the
Project management and Project oversight
as Hardy County 911 representative to all
other approved contractor of these tower
projects. The Consultant will report to the
Hardy County 911 Director and keep him
informed of all aspects of the project. The
Consultant will provide complete project
oversight, and maintain the project on
budget, in the event there is a budget issue
all work will stop until the issue is resolved
with the approvals of the Hardy County 911
Director.
The Consultant will manage the projects
in the best interest of the Hardy County 911
and Hardy County Commission. The Consultant will make sure that all of the contractors are in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations,
codes, and standards. The Consultant will
make sure that the Hardy County 911 has
complied with all Federal Aviation Administration, and Federal Communications
Commission registration and licensing.
The Consultant shall be responsible in
maintaining a good construction schedule
in a timely manner, with the exception to
conditions beyond anyone’s control.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Hardy County Commission is accepting proposals for equipment and services for emergency communications for
Hardy County, WV. A mandatory pre-bid
meeting will be held on February 10, 2015
at 10:00 a.m. in the Hardy County Emergency Operations Center. Site visits to
the location will follow the meeting. The
full RFP will be available in the Emergency
Operations Center located at 157 Freedom
Way, Suite 911, Moorefield, WV or on the
county website at www.hardycounty.com.
Bid specifications will be available at the
pre bid meeting. Sealed bids will be accepted at Hardy County 911, c/o Hardy
County Commission, until 9:00 a.m. on
to: Hardy County 911, c/o Hardy County
Commission,
204 Washington Street,
Moorefield, WV. Bids will be opened in a
public County Commission meeting on
March 3, 2015. The Hardy County Commission reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. The Hardy County Commission is
an equal opportunity employer.
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really harder than having success
come to you. These kids are battled
tested and they’re working hard. By
sectional time, we’ve proven that
we’re not the same team as the beginning of the year. You’re not going to want us come sectional time.
I was pleasantly surprised with the
number of people here tonight. It
is really good to have that support
from the fans. We definitely appreciate that and I think we played
well, because of that. We outplayed
them the entire game, but couldn’t
finish.”
Moorefield (9-5) did take a 6-0
lead on a pair of free throws from
Tyler Smith and a basket by Dakota
Vetter at the 4:23 mark.
East Hardy (2-10) finally got on
the scoreboard as Adam Holliday
netted one free throw at 4:02.
Tim Hahn blocked a shot by the
Yellow Jackets, then the Cougars
created points on the other end
with Michael Miller connecting on
three consecutive foul shots after
being hacked at the perimeter.
Holliday denied a jumper and
Hahn recovered the ricochet leading to a layup by Miller to even the
contest at 2:25.
Smith made a free throw on
the next possession, then Miller
grabbed a rebound.
Moorefield setup a trap on Holliday who passed out of it to Miller
who skirted inside for a layup for
the lead.
Miller made a defensive rebound, then moments later Brett
Tharp added a putback.
Coming off the bench, Moorefield’s Austin Williams drilled a
3-pointer to tie it up at 10.
The Cougars took a 12-10 lead
into the second quarter as Tyler
Smith scored in the paint.
The second quarter started with
a trifecta by Williams to regain the
lead.
The Cougars answered on the
next possession with a jumper by
Miller.
It was a battle back and forth in
the second quarter ending in a 24all draw at halftime.
East Hardy went up 16-13 at the
5:19 mark with a basket from Hahn.
It took a little under a minute
for the Yellow Jackets to respond
as Cole took a pass from Williams
and scored.
A free throw by Moorefield’s Tyler Smith knotted the game at 3:58.
Hunter Miller got into the action
with a putback for the Cougars on
the following possession.
Smith tied the game again with a
pair of free throws.
Cole added a foul shot after a
walk by the Cougars.
An offensive rebound by Cole
turned into a putback at 2:26 for a
21-18 edge.
Holliday was wide open under
the hoop where Hunter Miller
spotted him and created a score
trailing 22-21.
Hunter Miller got a defensive rebound after a timeout and dished
scored to make it 30-28 just a minute and a half into
the third quarter.
East Hardy took the lead for good at 4:26 with Shannon Hahn scoring in the paint, 32-31.
Both teams traded misses, then Julia Hahn created
a steal and layup.
East Hardy’s full court pressure led to a steal by
Shannon Hahn and one free throw.
More pressure was applied as Whetzel intercepted a
pass, then passed to Dyer who found Cassell open for
a field goal.
Cassell grabbed a defensive rebound, then Julia
Hahn drilled a 3-pointer at 2:38 for a 40-31 edge.
George hit a trey at 1:55, but the Lady Cougars had
an answer as Wilson made a jumper off an assist from
Shannon Hahn.
East Hardy led 43-34 going into the fourth quarter,
then scored the first eight points to build a 51-34 advantage.
George stopped the scoring dry spell with a jumper
at 5:35.
A turnover turned into a layup by Dyer, then Basye
stole the ball and found Cassell for another score creating a 20-point lead with 3:45 remaining, 57-37.
Smith grabbed a defensive rebound, then scored on
the next possession.
Shannon Hahn netted a jumper, then Brooke Miller
got a defensive rebound.
A tip on a missed shot landed in the hands of George,
but Dyer stole it and was fouled scoring one point.
Miller collected another carom and threw the ball
deep to Dyer for a basket, 62-39.
Miller blocked a shot, then fouled out and Katlyn
Tompkins made one free throw for the final total.
George scored a game-high 17 points in the loss for
Moorefield, followed by Smith with 15.
Julia and Shannon Hahn paced the Lady Cougars
with 15 points apiece and Dyer contributed 11.
East Hardy swept the Hardy Girls Hardwood Classic this year.
East Hardy’s Ricky Robinson and Moorefield’s Austin Williams fought
for the ball during the Hardy Boys Hardwood Classic.
to Corey McDonald who drew a
foul and made one foul shot.
Holliday grabbed the carom off
the next attempt and scored to take
the lead.
Vetter made a fade-away jumper to tie the game at 24-all with 16
seconds left in the half.
McDonald got a defensive rebound to begin the third quarter
which led to a 3-pointer by Bryce
Strawderman.
Cole made a jumper on the next
series, down 27-26.
This is where things got a little
heated as Vetter blocked a shot,
but was called for a foul.
A few words by a teammate
caused a technical foul.
Michael Miller netted three of
four foul shots, then Hahn hit a
3-pointer for a 33-26 advantage.
Moorefield responded with a
basket by Cole, then the Cougars
found the hoop again with Ricky
Robinson making a layup.
Williams netted a trey for a 3533 score according to the scoreboard.
Smith got a defensive rebound
and Vetter drew a foul in the process of scoring to tie the game and
drawing emphatic cheering.
There was a discrepancy found
at the end of the quarter which
took away two points from the
Moorefield total.
Cole sandwiched two old-fashioned three point plays around a
pair of foul shots by Tharp for a 4139 lead, but in fact, due to the error
mentioned earlier, it was a tie.
Moorefield’s press led to a steal
by Vetter and a layup by Cole.
Holliday made made a jumper
plus one at 2:23 for a 42-41 edge.
Williams made a 3-pointer after Brett Tharp scored recovering
from blocked shot.
East Hardy’s Tyler Smith completed a three point production on
the ensuing possession.
There were five missed free
throws scattered over the final
minute of the third quarter with
the Cougars carrying a 47-44 lead.
Cole cut it to one point starting
the final period.
Michael Miller answered with a
3-pointer.
Cole responded with a pair of
free throws, then Smith stole the
ball and fed inside to Vetter who
made the plus one as the crowd
erupted at the excitement of the
50-all score.
The pressure by the Yellow
Jackets forced a turnover as Cole
snatched the ball and Shane Myers drove inside for an impact foul
with Dylan Tharp flying.
Myers nailed both foul shots for
the lead at 6:32.
After a free throw by Tharp,
Cole scored again.
Vetter blocked a shot, then Williams made one free throw.
Robinson scored after a scramble for the ball with Strawderman
recording the assist, down 55-53
with 4:29 left.
Moorefield was called for an offensive foul, then Robinson made
a putback.
Williams and Smith added free
throws for a 58-55 lead and slowed
the pace down taking precious seconds off the clock.
Strawderman connected on a
jumper with 2:30 to go, 58-57.
The Yellow Jackets coughed up
the ball to Michael Miller, then the
Cougars missed two attempts.
Williams got an assist from Vetter to extend the lead 60-57 with
1:42 remaining.
Myers added one foul shot after
a miss by the Cougars.
Hahn got a closely contested
3-pointer to drop, but East Hardy
trailed by one with 25 seconds to
go.
Moorefield broke the press and
Cole made one of two foul shots.
Tharp made one of two foul
shots with 12 seconds left and immediately fouled to stop the clock.
Smith made the first of two free
throws and the Cougars’ Smith got
the rebound.
The ball was knocked loose in
front of the East Hardy bench during a collision and the Cougars finally came up with the ball and
misfired ending the game, 63-61.
Cole led Moorefield with 26
points, followed by Williams with
16, and Smith with 10.
Michael Miller paced the Cougars with 16 points, followed by
four with eight markers: Hahn,
Robinson, Holliday, and Brett
Tharp.
In JV action, East Hardy won
55-36.
Clay Skovron paced the Cougars
with 16 points, followed by Brett
Tharp with 14.
Rion Landes led Moorefield
with 12 points.
East Hardy’s Jordan Whetzel collided with Moorefield’s Savannah Kite during a steal attempt in the
Hardy Girls Hardwood Classic last Saturday at the HIve.
Schoonover
round pin at the 1:05 mark for his 100th career win.
Schoonover made a quick takedown and got back
points, then worked on some moves before making
the finish.
The Viking Smash Most Outstanding Wrestler
Award was given to Wil Schoonover recognizing his
achievements for the entire tournament.
Teams featured in the Viking Smash were: Petersburg, Moorefield, Keyser, Frankfort, Grafton,
Lincoln, Berkeley Springs, Braxton County, Liberty
(Harrison), Philip Barbour, and Robert C. Byrd.
Keyser won the Viking Smash overall as a team.
Schoonover scored points for the Yellow Jackets in
every match of the tournament.
Schoonover defeated Petersburg’s Jordan Hartman in the first period with a pin at 0:43.
Moorefield’s Joey Reyes was pinned by Petersburg’s Jackson Moomau in the second period at 3:41.
The “Dynamic Duo” of Wil Schoonover and Joey
Reyes earned points for the Yellow Jackets, despite
not having the numbers to field a complete squad.
In fact, these grapplers turned the tables on naysayers thinking there would be no team victory this
season.
Moorefield defeated Robert C. Byrd for a team win
as Reyes got a forfeit and Schoonover won with a pin.
Schoonover went 8-0 at the Viking Smash, while
Reyes went 3-5.
Reyes wrestled in the 145-lb. weight class and got
forfeit victories against Grafton, Lincoln, and Robert
C. Byrd.
Reyes lost in an 8-7 decision to Frankfort’s Brian King, got pinned by Keyser’s Garrett Crites and
Berkeley Springs’ M. Marshall (1:32).
Schoonover won by major decision over Frankfort’s Braxton Lewis 11-2 which earned four team
points during a 51-4 match.
Schoonover continued his reign of supremacy pinning Keyser’s Jacob Biser and Berkeley Springs’ J.
Harris (1:01).
Schoonover won in a major decision over Grafton’s
Ethan Lucas 16-2 and Reyes got a forfeit win in a 2410 match.
In the match against Braxton County, Reyes was
pinned in the second period and Schoonover won via
forfeit.
There were some exhibition matches including a
16-1 major decison win for Schoonover over a Keyser
competitor.
Schoonover got his 99th win in a forfeit against
Lincoln and Reyes also claimed a forfeit win in a 4812 match.
Schoonover improved to 24-1 this season as a junior and has an overall career record of 100-12.
Moorefield competes in the Grafton Duals on
February 14 and the Region II Tournament is held in
Braxton County on February 20-21.
The Old Master
“It’s awful. It’s just bad basketball.” Those
were the words of Kansas State coach Bruce
Weber after the WVU-Kansas State game.
Guess who didn’t win?
Weber’s words are understandable. Statistically, WVU didn’t play all that well: they shot
just 36% overall, less than 25% for three pointers, and committed 20 turnovers. Yet, they still
won, because their defense held the Wildcats
to 37% shooting (30% from three), and forced
25 turnovers-- including 13 steals.
So once again, the Mountaineers’ relentless defensive pressure forced a team to play
poorly, and WVU used that to overcome its
own offensive deficiencies. It has been a recipe
for success this year, and Weber acknowledged
that right after his “bad basketball” comment,
by noting, “But what are they, 17-3? I’d think it
was beautiful, too.”
Make no mistake, that was a nice win for
WVU. Last year, the Mountaineers lost by 22
there. Weber went into that game with a 42-5
record at home, so beating the Wildcats at
their place is a very difficult task.
So last week, West Virginia grinded out a
tough 65-59 win at Kansas State, and cruised
to much easier, 77-58 win at home over Texas
Tech. That puts WVU at 18-3 on the season –
which is more wins at the end of January than
the team had all last season. They have ten
regular season games left, and all are against
teams that are currently ranked or have been
ranked in the Top 25. It is a very difficult stretch
run, but WVU enters February tied for 2nd in
the Big 12, and they already considered a lock
for the NCAA tournament. (Most bracketologists have WVU as a 4 or 5-seed currently).
They have two more games this week, and
two more chances to make teams uncomfortable. First up, Top 20 Baylor comes to town
for a noon tipoff this Saturday, Feb 7 (TV: ESPNU). This will be the first time Baylor will
face the WVU press, but they should be a very
tough out. The Bears pasted Texas this weekend, 83-60. They have also beaten Iowa State,
something WVU did not manage to do. They
have several talented front-line players who
will test WVU’s big men. Rico Gathers is 6’8”,
275 – very similar to Texas’ Cameron Ridley,
who has had multiple big games against the
Mountaineers. Royce O’Neal and Johnathan
Motley are talented, and Taurean Prince – who
comes off the bench – is actually their leading
scorer. They also have several players who are
dangerous three-point shooters.
On the plus side for WVU, Baylor isn’t very
WEEK 19 1/22/15
MEN’S SCRATCH GAME:
210-Jeremy Funkhouser 203Eric Ketterman 188-Sno Hose
MEN’S SCRATCH SERIES:
547-Jeremy Funkhouser 534Eric Ketterman 528-Sno Hose
MEN’S HANDICAP GAME:
241-Eric Ketterman 240-Sno
Hose 223-Jeremy Funkhouser
MEN’S HANDICAP SERIES: 684-Sno Hose 648-Eric
Ketterman 586-Jeremy Funkhouser
WOMEN’S
SCRATCH
GAME:
175-Carol
Hefner
157-Donna Davy 154-Becky
Weese
WOMEN’S SCRATCH SERIES: 453-Donna Davy 435-Carol Hefner 389-Becky Weese
WOMEN’S
HANDICAP
GAME:
219-Carol
Hefner
208-Becky Weese 196-Donna
Davy
WOMEN’S HANDICAP SERIES: 570-Donna Davy 567-Carol Hefner 551-Becky Weese
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MHS Sports Hall of
Fame Nomination
Announcement
Plans are underway for the second class of inductees into the
Moorefield High School Sports
Hall of Fame. Anyone wishing to
Greater Beckley Christian 82
Moorefield 51
MHS 15 15 7 14
GBC 17 12 25 28
The Yellow Jackets had a 3029 lead at halftime, then the
game took a bitter turn for the
worst.
Moorefield was guided by
Dylan George with 14 points,
followed by Aaron Cole with
nine, and Shane Myers with seven.
Greater Beckley Christian
was led by Elisha Kidd with a
game-high 30 points, followed
by Courtney Walton with 17.
Moorefield 78
Sherman 43
MHS 21 19 21 17
SHS 5 19 10 9
The Yellow Jackets jumped
out to a 21-5 lead after one quarter and kept a balanced attack in
each frame with strong defense.
Moorefield had four players in double figures with Tyler
Smith leading the way with 19
points, followed by Austin Williams 14, Aaron Cole 12, and
Shane Myers 10.
“The Big Atlantic Classic was
really good. We really like the
atmosphere, it prepares us for
tournament time. We had the
lead against the No. 2 team in
the state at halftime. Our game
against Sherman was the best
game of the season for us. We
had our best defensive performance. It was good to bounce
back in that game,” Moorefield
Coach Pat McGregor commented.
Mountain Lions Mark
Bowling News
POTOMAC LANES MONDAY
NIGHT BUSINESS LEAGUE
WEEK 23 1/19/15
MEN’S SCRATCH GAME:
244-Phillip Crews 241-Richard
Eye 234-Cory Reynolds
MEN’S SCRATCH SERIES:
670-Richard Eye 649-Cory Reynolds 638-Phillip Crews
MEN’S HANDICAP GAME:
271-Richard Eye 256-Phillip
Crews 243-Jim Champ
MEN’S HANDICAP SERIES: 760-Richard Eye 674-Phillip Crews 649-Cory Reynolds
WOMEN’S
SCRATCH
GAME: 213-Brenda Sweitzer
201-Linda Barnes 186-Penny
Sites
WOMEN’S SCRATCH SERIES: 505-Brenda Sweitzer
499-Penny Sites 492-Sharon
Champ
WOMEN’S
HANDICAP
GAME: 245-Brenda Sweitzer
244-Linda Barnes 227-Michelle
Shanholtz
WOMEN’S
HANDICAP
SERIES: 601-Brenda Sweitzer
600-Michelle Shanholtz 598-Penny Sites
POTOMAC LANES THURSDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE
deep (7 players during conference play have
played 95% of the minutes), and their guards
are occasionally turnover prone.
The other game is next Wednesday, when
Kansas State comes to Morgantown for a 7:00
tipoff (also on ESPNU). Bruce Weber will be
hoping for a “prettier” game, to be sure.
The women’s team has been a bit of an
enigma. Mike Carey’s teams have never been
known for an incredibly efficient offense, but
they were always very, very solid on the defensive end. This week Texas Tech beat them 7357, and the Mountaineers gave up 33 points to
Amber Battle, and the Red Raiders shot almost
50%. That gave Texas Tech a two-game sweep
over WVU’s women. They are 1-6 against the
rest of the league. WVU was expected to be a
top level Big 12 team, but they slipped to 2-6 in
the league, which was dead last.
Then #24 Oklahoma came to Morgantown,
and the Mountaineers regained their shooting
touch in a 78-69 upset over the Sooners. It was
the first time WVU cracked the 70 point barrier this year in Big 12 games. Hopefully, that
might be a sign of a turnaround for the women’s team.
26th Big Atlantic Classic
Held in Beckley, W.Va.
nominate someone who played or
coached before 1980, mail names
to Lloyd Sherman, P.O. Box 536,
Moorefield, WV 26836.
“The effort on the defensive end
and lack of anyone wanting to score
tonight was the difference in this
game compared to the last time.
Our post players didn’t want to
score tonight.”
Doomsday could describe the
feeling of the home crowd in this
savage contest, but thankfully this
was the last meeting of the regular
season for these two felines.
Tucker County scored the initial
ten points of the game with Sydney
Nestor netting the first three field
goals.
The Lady Mountain Lion reached
double digits at the 5:06 mark with a
putback by Aiyana Kachmarek.
Tucker County’s Madison Mullenax stole the ball, but lost it in
transition.
Shannon Hahn assisted Julia
Hahn on the first bucket for the
Lady Cougars at 4:26.
A couple highlights in the first
quarter were blocks by East Hardy’s
Jordan Whetzel and Brooke Miller.
Nestor and Kachmarek added a
pair of foul shots apiece for a 14-2
lead before the first timeout was
called.
Kachmarek stole the ball and
found Elizabeth Nichols for a basket.
Leanna Basye garnered one
free throw for the only other point
scored by the Lady Cougars in the
frame.
Leslie Nestor and Olivia Miller
made steals, but both lost the ball
out of bounds.
Nestor swiped again, but Whetzel snatched it back only to have the
Lady Cougars miss.
Leslie Nestor got the defensive
rebound and scored on the ensuing
possession.
Nestor intercepted a pass and
dished to Madison Reall for a 20-3
score at the end of the first period.
Tucker County continued to score
off turnovers in the second quarter
during a 15-0 opening run.
The Lady Cougars temporarily
Say Cheese: Tucker County’s Jenna White has a big smile as East Hardy’s Julia Hahn scores off a steal.
tripped up the attack with two free
throws by Brooke Miller at the 2:20
mark.
Miller stole the ball moments
later and drew another foul, making
one more shot.
The Lady Mountain Lions had a
convincing 35-3 advantage at halftime.
Tucker County didn’t allow any
field goals in the third quarter as
well, but East Hardy got a pair of
free throws from Miller (6:22) and
Abigail Wilson (1:05).
East Hardy’s field goal scoring
drought of nearly 21 minutes came
to an end as Julia Hahn made her
second field goal coming off a steal
at the 7:36 mark of the fourth quarter, down 60-12.
Miller netted the final six points
for the Lady Cougars with four free
throws and a jumper.
Tucker County continued to
smother the Lady Cougars en route
to 74 points.
Kachmarek scored a seasonbest 17 points, followed by Sydney
Nestor with 15, and Leslie Nestor
with 10.
East Hardy was led by Miller with
11 markers, followed by Julia Hahn
with four points.
The Lady Cougars bounced back
from this disastrous defeat with a
dominating win in Moorefield over
the weekend.
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