New Greenhouse in Town - Clay County Free Press
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New Greenhouse in Town - Clay County Free Press
Volume 126 No. 13 Periodical Postage Paid at Clay, West Virginia 25043-0180 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 75 cents U. S. District Attorney Names Noah Taylor as Ambassador for Justice Noah Taylor with State Attorneys Booth Goodwin and Bill Ihlenfeld On March 12, 2015 United States Attorneys Booth Goodwin, Southern District of West Virginia, and Bill Ihlenfeld, Northern District of West Virginia, recognized high school juniors from throughout West Virginia as CCHS 16th Annual Dinner Theater Tickets on Sale Now! The 16thAnnual Dinner Theater will be May 2nd, at 6:00 pm. This year’s performance will be “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Werewolf.” This play takes us back to the 1950’s–When there were beach movies, motorcycles movies, rock’ n’ roll movies, and most of all, Teenage Horror films! Come on out and enjoy this comedy, horror spoof. Tickets are $20.00 and must be purchased in advance. There will be no tickets sold at the door. You may purchase tickets from a theater student, Mrs. Crystal Gibson at 587-7572, or the high school’s main office at 587-4226. Get your tickets soon, before they are gone! Local Artist Donates Painting U.S. Attorney’s Ambassadors for Justice. The afternoon ceremony to honor the recipients took place at Justice Hall in Wheeling. The U.S. Attorney’s Ambassador for Justice Program is an initiative co-sponsored by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia. It honors high school juniors who have shown outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to social justice. Nominations to be U.S. Attorney’s Ambassadors for Justice are made by school principals and administrative leaders. (Source: United States Department of Justice; Southern District of WV Information Release) Noah Taylor, a junior at Clay County High School (CCHS), was nominated and recognized as Clay County’s Ambassador for Justice for the 2015-16 school year. Noah is the 17 year old son of Jamie and Jo Taylor of Wallback, WV. Noah is a member of TSA, recently winning at the state level and advancing to national competition this summer. Noah is also a member of the We the People Team comprised of the Advanced Placement Government and Politics (APGOPO) students, who recently won the esteemed state competition. This team is also advancing to national competition next month. Noah is a Varsity Panther basketball and baseball team player as well. Noah is recognized as a leader at CCHS, displaying strong character in each decision he makes. Noah has already decided that his fo- CLAY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING RESCHEDULED The April Town Council meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 2 at 5:00 pm. cus project during his time as Ambassador will be to start a Clay County Chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). The foundation of his work was started during Prom Week at CCHS. Congratulations Noah! You will represent Clay County well during your service as Ambassador! Clay Middle School student athletes visit Clay County Bank On Friday Morning, several student athletes from Clay County Middle School took a little bus ride downtown to the Clay County Bank to give a special ‘Thank you’ for all of the bank’s support. Students presented Bank President Mr. Greg Gency and the staff of CCB with a ‘Thank you’ card and a pan of fresh cinnamon rolls. CCB sponsors admission to home athletic events, allowing all students in the county to attend the events free of charge. CCB also purchased a new scoreboard for CCMS. The entire county appreciates the community support the Clay County Bank proThe CCMS Students athletes visited the Clay County Bank to show their gratitude Friday vides. New Greenhouse in Town Judge Facemire and Joe Pettit On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, local artist Mr. Joe Pettit presented to Chief Judge Richard Facemire a painting/portrait of Carter Braxton and the Declaration of Independence. Carter Braxton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and Braxton County was named for him. The painting was in the folk art style ad would have been painted in the 1700’s and 1800’s. Judge Facemire stated that Mr. Pettit obviously devoted “many hours” to this project and that the “detail and form” was most impressive. Judge Facemire decided that this painting would be appropriate for the Circuit Courtroom of Braxton County where it now currently hangs for all visitors to observe and appreciate. Judge Facemire stated that he was very “honored and pleased” to receive this gift and thanked Mr. Pettit. Sizemore Greenhouse, LLC is a new business in town eager to serve the community with fresh vegetable plants and beautiful flowers! I had the pleasure of visiting the green house and getting a tour of all the vegetable plants and flowers that are offered. Unbelievably, there are over 100,000 plants housed in a single greenhouse. This family owned and operated business offers wholesale and retail nursery plants to spruce up your yard or produce fresh vegetables for your liking. There is a large variety of plants available from tomatoes and peppers to petunias and marigolds. With 12 different kinds of tomatoes and 8 different kinds of peppers, there is sure to be something to please everyone. A special ‘Thank you’ you Evelyn McGlothlin for sharing her family heirloom tomatoes. The Old Timey yellow pink tomato is available to purchase at Sizemore’s. The new greenhouse also offers cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and lettuce just to name a few. Everything that is offered in the greenhouse is started from seeds, and cared for all the way to maturity. The greenhouse is equipped with everything the plants need to live and survive. There is an under-bed heating system and a ventilation system that runs off of a thermostat. The shutter system to ventilate the greenhouse runs from a thermostat and open or close automatically, whichever is needed as the temperature changes throughout the day and night. The plants are cared for with the utmost attention. The greenhouse will also be offering a very limited variety of light sweet potatoes. The greenhouse is owned by Mike Sizemore Sr. and the plants are taken care of by his son Mike Sizemore Jr. The greenhouse is open daily from daylight until dark and is located at 1566 Procious Maysel Rd, Maysel, WV, just below Bullard’s Exxon. Telephone number to contact Mr. Sizemore for any questions or concerns is 304-761-8270. Prices range from $2.50 per 6 pack, $15 per flat and $15 for hanging baskets. A full list of things offered can be found on the Sizemore Greenhouse, LLC Facebook page. Sizemore Greenhouse McKinzee Barker named LKC Player of the Year. THE END OF AN ERA AND THE BEGINNING OF THE FUTURE. SEE STORY ON PAGE 5 Page 2 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Clay County Free Press claycountyfreepress.com Email: news@claycountyfreepress.com Thursday April 16, 2015 Docket Schedule for Magistrate Charles “Jeff” Rider 9:00 am, Keri Lucas vs. Earl Jesse Walls, Peace Bond 9:30 am, PCA Acquisitions V, LLC, Assig vs. Matthew Jarrett, Civil 10:00 am, Jessie Paxton vs. Michael Boggs, Civil 10:30 am, Jay Russell vs. Greg Fitzwater, Civil Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 Docket Schedule for Magistrate Charles “Jeff” Rider 1:00 pm, State v. Ashley Christine Boggess, Unlawful injury to or destruction of property 1:15 pm, State v. Krista Marie English, Domestic BatteryUnlawful or intentional physical contact or harm to family or household 1:30 pm, State v. Russell Wayne Brown, Domestic BatteryUnlawful or intentional physical contact or harm to family or household 1:45 pm, State v. Ashley Graham, Robbery or attempted robbery; penalties, Grand larceny; penalties; Extortion or attempted extortion by threats; penalties 2:00pm, State v. Leon Arthur Mitchell, Driving under the influence of any other drug; Driving too fast for roadway conditions Drivers must be licensed; motorcycle licenses, State ID 2:15 pm, State v. Shane Miller, Prohibited acts A; penalties. Manufacture (Schedule I and II Narcotic) 2:45 pm, State v. Phillip David Stone, Driving under the influence of any controlled substance 2:45 pm, State v. Paul Chester Truman, Malicious or unlawful assault; assault; Battery. Obscene, anon, harassing, threatening communication by electronic devices 3:00 pm, State v. Allie Mae Stewart, Obstructing office; penalties; definitions 3:00pm, State v. David Lee Pritt, Obstructing officer; penalties; definitions 3:15 pm, State v. Thelma M. Hanshaw, Unlawful injury to or destruction of property. Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance 3:30 pm, State v. William Patrick Lane, Driving while license suspended or revoked; Simple Possession Marijuana 3:30 pm, State v. William Patrick Lane, Expired MVI Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 Docket Schedule for Magistrate Jeffery W. Boggs 9:00 am, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. vs. Christopher McCallister Mckinzee Barker awarded the Austin Peay State University Provost’s Out-of-State Scholarship Austin Peay State University (APSU) is pleased to announce that Mckinzee Barker of Bomont, WV 25030 has been awarded the Provost’s Out-of-State Scholarship. Academic scholarships to APSU are awarded for scholarly achievement, high class rank and qualifying scores on national assessment test- ing. The application for admissions to APSU is the application for these awards. To receive priority consideration for these renewable scholarships, high school students should apply for admission at www.apsu.edu/apply by Nov. 15. advertising@claycountyfreepress.com subscriptions@claycountyfreepress.com Michael Showell, Publisher The Clay County Free Press (USPS 116-660) is published weekly at 291 Main Street, Clay, West Virginia. Subscription Rate: In County, $25.00, Out of County, $30.00, Out of State, $35.00. Periodical postage paid at Clay, West Virginia. Address all mail (subscription, change of address) to: P.O. Box 180, Clay, West Virginia 25043 or call (304) 587-4250 or Fax (304) 587-7300. POSTMASTER Please give old address and your new address. Medicaid Card Changing from Monthly to Annual Card April 1 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) reminds members and providers that the distribution of an annual Medicaid card for members, as opposed to a monthly card, will take effect on April 1, 2015. This move is expected to save West Virginia $2.5 million a year. “This change is significant for both the Medicaid member and provider,” said Cynthia Beane, Acting BMS Commissioner. “In the future, Medicaid members will have an insurance card similar to private insurance cards. More importantly, this change from monthly to annual cards will significantly reduce costs to the State.” For the first year of use, the Medicaid card will be printed on paper. BMS and DHHR’s Office of Management Information Services will consider alternative forms for future years. New cards will be issued in January of each year. If a member loses or misplaces their card, the member can receive a duplicate card by contacting a case worker at their local DHHR office, by calling the DHHR Customer Service Center at 1-877-7161212 or by going online to www.wvmmis.com for a Letter of Creditable Coverage. The Letter of Creditable Coverage is valid for the day it is printed. Beane reminds medical providers to verify their patient is still a Medicaid member by either going online to the provider portal at www. wvmmis.com or calling 1-888-483-0793. Clay County Development Corporation Thanks to King’s Wrecker Service Clay County Development Corporation would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude to King’s Wrecker Service for giving our agency the opportunity to give back to the citizens of Clay County. Following a tractor and trailer wreck on WV I-79 at mile marker 45, King’s Wrecker Service contacted Clay County Development Corporation to assist in the cleanup and distribution of the contents of the tractor trailer. Thanks to the generosity of King’s Wrecker Service, with the permission of the freight company, distributed 500 plus hams to our community just in time for the Easter Holiday. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to our county; many thanks and appreciation to King’s Wrecker Service! County Commission Meets To begin the County Commission meeting on March 25, 2015, Commissioner Linkinoggor moved to approve the bills and purchase orders as presented. Then, Mrs. Tucker made a motion to approve the Erroneous Assessments as presented by the Assessor. Linkinoggor made a motion to approve the Final Settlement report for the estate of Della B. Truman, deceased and the release of Billy Truman, Executor. Tucker made a motion to confirm probating the last will and testament of James E. Mooney, Help Clean Up Clay! The Clay County Business Development Authority Tourism Committee has scheduled this year’s “Clean Up – Fix Up” campaign for April 13-18. We are requesting your participation in this important campaign by volunteering to pick up trash, paint, mow, weed eat, clean road signs, or clean up your porch and yard. Help us make a dent in improving the appearance of our county! Give us a call or send a message when you plan to work. We would love to get your picture! Jr., deceased, and the appointment of James Austin Mooney and Rick Douglas Mooney, co executors. Then, Linkinoggor moved to approve the Resolution authorizing the submission of a Governor’s Community Participation Grant in the amount of $1,500.00 for the Clay County Business Development Authority Project No. 15LEDA0033. A grant like this is available for any organization to apply for and is channeled through county delegates. Also, during the meeting, Arlene Tucker moved to designate the CAEZ as Lead Economic Development Authority for Clay County during the Fiscal Year 20152016. Greg Fitzwater and Linkinoggor thought that the BDA should be the recipients of the Lead Economic Development grant because the BDA is all volunteers. Arlene said the BDA didn’t have the direct funds needed to match the money. The amount in which the CAEZ will be getting is $30,000. Next, Linkinogger moved to approve a land lease between the Elk River Railroad, Inc and Clay County Commission for a parcel of railroad right-of-way 60 feet in width from the railroad station 6552+16 to railroad station 6562+00, a distance of approximately 1,000 feet located at the south end of Clay, West Virginia. The insurance of the Clay County Commission and the prosecutor advised the CCC to not sign this lease. In signing this lease, it would put the CCC out for a big liability. The motion did not pass. The citizens of the Pisgah area are going to contact the State Road and the transportation director to see what can be done to get this situation resolved. The CCC will help those residents in any way they can. Tucker then moved to reappoint Brent Spradling as a member of the Clay County Business Development Authority for a term expiring on April 11, 2017. Linkinoggor moved to upgrade the radio system at the Clay e911 Communications Center in the amount of $1,985 payable to Innovate Wireless Technologies. The money will be coming out of the E911 funds. This upgrade will be able to allow the communications center to be statewide with other law enforcement agencies and allow control over 50 channels which include 41 siren system channels and 9 law enforcement, fire and EMS channels. A motion was made by Tucker to approve Clay County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Linkinoggor moved to approve a maintenance agreement for Savin C4503 located in the County Clerk’s office in the amount of $700.00, beginning on March 17, 2015 thru March 16, 2016. Mrs. Tucker made a motion to approve the appointment of Chad Sizemore as Chief Deputy Sherriff effective March 25, 2015. His employment status will be parttime without benefits and his hourly rate of pay will remain unchanged. Linkinogger moved to proclaim April 2015 as Fair Housing Month. Tucker moved to approve an ACH Origination Agreement between the Clay County Commission and Clay County Bank effective April 1, 2015. This agreement will allow initiation for direct deposits, mostly for payroll. The Commissioners then discussed a Health Fair on the nd 2 Tuesday th in April, which is the 14 from 7:30am to 11:00am. Participants are to fast the night before. The Health Fair will be held at the Health Department. Thomas Memorial Hospital will be doing the testing and the results will come directly to you. Commissioner Linkinoggor then adjourned the meeting. CLAY COUNTY WEATHER Spring Indictments By Erica Kearns The grand jury has returned eleven indictments for the Spring session, with the majority of the offenses being drug related. Cystal Tanner was indicted on possession with intent to deliver and released on $10,000 bond. Melissa Koch and Jeremy Gray were both indicted on charges of delivery of a controlled substance before being released on $40,000 bond each. James McCune, Bernard Buckhannon, Ronald Newhouse and Steven Duffield were all indicted on charges of possession with intent to deliver, operating a clandestine lab and conspiracy. Frankie Phillips was indicted on charges of possession with intent to deliver. Joseph Mollohan was released on $5,000 bond for charges of burglary and petit larceny. Angela Salisbury was indicted on charges of grand larceny, destruction of property and breaking and entering and was released on a $3,500 bond. Perry DeMoss was released on $40,000 bond after being indicted on three charges of 2nd degree sexual assault and sexual abuse by a parent or custodian. The last person to be indicted Tuesday was Michael Lanham on two charges of petit larceny, malicious wounding and battery. The Honorable Judge Alsop will hold arraignments for the indicted individuals on Tuesday, March 24 beginning at 9:00 am. USDA Seeking 2016 Farm to School Grant Applicants The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the USDA’s 2016 Farm To School grants. Designed to increase the availability of local foods in eligible schools, these grants help new programs get started or can be used to expand existing efforts. Four different kinds of grants are available. Planning grants are for schools or districts just getting started on farm to school activities. They’re designed to help recipients organize and structure their efforts for maximum impact by incorporating best practices into early planning considerations. Implementation grants are available for schools or school districts seeking to augment or expand existing farm to school efforts. Support service grants are intended for non-profit entities, Indian tribal organizations, state and local agencies, and agriculture producers or groups of producers to evolve farm to school initiatives. Additionally, all eligible entities can still apply for funds to support training and technical assistance, such as local procurement, food safety, culinary education and integration of agriculture-based curriculum. Planning awards range from $20,000 - $45,000 and a 25 percent match of the total project cost is required. Implementation and support service awards range from $65,000 - $100,000 and a 25 percent match of the total project cost is required. Training awards range from $15,000 - $50,000 and there is no match requirement. Proposals for planning, implementation and support service grants are due no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, May 20, 2015. Letters of intent for training grants are due by 11:59 p.m. EST, April 30, 2015. To assist eligible entities in preparing proposals, USDA will host a webinar related to the application process on March 25, 2015, 1 p.m. EST. More information about the grant program, upcoming webinars relevant to applicants, and sample grant applications can be found online at http://www.fns. usda.gov/farmtoschool/ farm-school-grant-program. We Get Letters... Spring is Here Flowers coming up The green grass is growing Morning is fair, people going everywhere. Soon school will be out, children going everywhere. Spring is here. Valley so bright With flowers everywhere By Myra Rose Fitzwater-Sizemore CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015- Page 3 EASTER SERVICES Alta Church of God, Easter Sunrise Service: April 5, 2015, 6:00am. Preaching: Brother Timothy Young, Singing: Saved By Grace Trio, Everyone Welcome! Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church Easter services: Sunrise service 6:00am, Sunday morning service 10:00am, Sunday night service 7:00pm. Sun Rise Service April 5, 6:00 a.m. at Johnson Creek Baptist Church. Preaching - Richard Webb, singing by The Shining Lights. Directions: (Clendenin) Exit 19 Turn right then left onto Spencer Rd. 3.2 miles to Cotton Tree Rd, Follow signs (Spencer) Route 36 turn on to Vineyard Ridge Rd., Then 3 miles to the church on the left. Everyone welcome! Third Annual Countywide Yard Sale Friday and Saturday, May 1, 2; Just set up and sell along all major routes through Clay County!!! First Aid/CPR Class will be held on April 17, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Clay County Ambulance Service. 304-587-2554 Spring Cleaning Yard Sale at Carol’s Restaurant on Saturday, Saturday April 4th, Multi-Family. Clothes for men, women, teens, girls and boys. Household items for bedrooms, small furniture items, baths, kitchens, rugs, collectibles, shoes and coats. Too much to list! Nine’s Barber Shop and Shave Parlor offering Easter Specials. Treat yourself to a haircut and get an Old Fashioned Hot Towel Shave for half price. Father-Son deal – Dad gets a haircut and son gets a haircut for half price. Offer valid from Tuesday, March 31 to Saturday April 4. H.E. White Annual Ramp Dinner, Sunday, May 3, 2015, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm $10 a plate Carry Outs Available! Ramps, fried potatoes, ham, white & brown beans, corn, green beans and dessert Come out for good food, friendly faces and meet WV Senators Doug Facemire and Mike Romano. H.E. White Community School Ribbon Cutting. Please join us for our official transition to H.E. White Community School, 501 Bomont Road, Bomont, WV. The ribbon cutting will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2015. First Aid/CPR Class April 11, 2015, 9:00 am at Clay Ambulance Service. (304) 5872554. Alta Church of God, April 19th, Brother Carl Burrows, 11:00am, Everyone Welcome! Pastor: Paul E. Young REVIVAL!!! Big Union Baptist Church, Dill, WV. Pastor: Kenneth Adkins. April 13, 2015- April 17,2015, Services start at 7pm nightly, Evangelist Stewart Stover, Special Singing each night. from Clay WV; Special Singers will be The Perrines, Peggy and Roger Tenny, Strings of Faith, The Harper Boys, The Remnant Quartet, Dewey Tanner. Directions: Exit 51 Frametown, WV, Turn right, ½ mile on left. Come out and join us in praising our Lord and Savior. Brace Cook, Pastor H.E. White Elementary Easter Dinner, Thursday, April 2, 2015. Carry Outs available!! Please contact a PTO officer or email by March 27, 2015 to place your order. email: hewhiteptolsic@yahoo.com or call Melonie at (304)951-2487, Jessica at 681-205-4642, or Angie at 304-548-7730 Pisgah Free Will Baptist Church has services every Sunday morning at 10:00 am, singing, preaching, praying and praising the Lord. The Lord blesses the service in a great way. Our Pastor Ron Doug Burdette preaches so many great and wonderful messages from God’s Holy word. Rev. Doug’s wife, Sandy, sings so many beautiful songs. There are small boys who sing also. Sister Chessie Welch sings a lot of beautiful songs. Everyone is welcome. There will be no night services until April. Olive Smith Nicholas Come and be with us and enjoy the blessings from the Lord with us. “I was glad when they said unto me. Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122. Wallback Lake Youth Fishing Derby is accepting donations of tackle, snacks or money, to buy tackle for the young sportspersons. Our event is held April 18th, 2015. They also need giveaways for the turkey and casting contests. Contact Connie at 304-587-4492. WV’s Choice offers free homemaker classes in Kanawha, Boone, Logan, Clay, Nicholas and Braxton counties. New classes are being offered in the Elkview area, starting this month at the Elkview Community Center. Call to schedule at 304-744-1326 West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance regularly scheduled visits in April. Sessions are conducted on a first come, first serve basis, but calling ahead of time is still encouraged. For more information call 304-872-0829. Braxton County Senior Center (Braxton County), 22 Senior Drive, Sutton, WV 26601, Wednesday, April 1 and April 22, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm; Richwood City Hall (Nicholas County), 6 White Avenue, Richwood, WV 26261,Wednesday April 8; Webster Springs City Building (Webster County), 146 McGraw Avenue, Webster Springs, WV 26288, Wednesday, April 15, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm; Cowen American Legion Post No. 62 (Webster County), 63 Erbacon Road, Cowen, WV 26206, Wednesday, April 15, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm; Clay County Clerk (Clay County), 246 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043, Friday, April 17, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm. by the Bailey family and one by the Workman family. There will be door prizes, oldies music and concessions. Not responsible for theft or accidents of any kind. Call Gary at 304-587-4722 or Nick at 304-548-6665 for more information . Effective immediately - any individual over the age of 15 MUST have a state issued identification card when purchasing hunting or fishing license from the Clay County Clerk’s office. Valley Fork Kiddie Patch Daycare is now accepting children ages 6 weeks to 12 years age. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. We accept Connect Child Care! If you have any questions, please contact 304-587-2049. Military Veterans – If you would like your voice to be heard in Washington, DC, join the American Legion Post 61, WV Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association, Disabled American Veterans Post 28. For more information or to join, contact David Walker at 304-380-7992. Join up and get in the fight for the benefits you earned!! No hunting or trespassing on the property owned by Dennis Tanner, 101 Tanner Road, Nebo, WV No trespassing on the property of Arnold, Ben, Norman and Tom McCracken in the Otter District of Clay County. No trespassing on the tract of property deeded to Patricia Morris at 3909 Leatherwood Road in Bickmore, WV. There is no public or private access to this property. No trespassing of any type is permitted. No hunting or trespassing on the former Shed and Vera James property at Wallback. By Senate Parsons Jr. No hunting or trespassing, James “Jim Bob” Canter, on Sattler property on Widen Ridge. No trespassing/hunting on property I own or have control over on the watersheds of Leatherwood Creek in Clay County. Sibert W. Osborne, Jr., Shea W. Osborne 221 Simmons Run, Newton,, WV, 25266. Thank You! Clay County Health Department still has shingles shots available. Must be 60+. Call to come in and get your shot while supplies last. Shots are 15 Dollars. Clay County Quilt Group is looking for new members. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month in the basement of the library between 10:00 and 12:00. The first hour will be spent hand quilting a quilt that is already in the frame. The second hour will be devoted to piecing and sewing a new quilt block. Not interested in both, you choose which you want to do. We are a laid back group whose main focus is to have fun doing what we love to do. Come and join our group and enjoy the fellowship of other quilters. If you have further questions, call Kay Battles at 587-2597. If you are a foreign combat veteran interested in helping make the community we live in a better place, then the VFW is the organization that you are looking for. The VFW is now in need of the younger generation of combat veterans to start taking the reins of the organization. It is a very rewarding brother/sister hood if you are willing to put some time into some of the projects the post is involved in. We look forward to seeing you at the post hall. Meeting times are the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 1900. Persons interested in more information can email sgtmajjjones@gmail.com or call 304-6325129. Commander Jack Jones. Cook’s Corner Honey Glazed Carrots Yield: 4 Servings INGREDIENTS ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb baby carrots (the smaller the quicker they cook) ¾ cup chicken broth ⅓ cup honey 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 Tbsp butter INSTRUCTIONS Anyone interested in renting the Big Otter Community Building should contact Doris Douglas at 304-286-5623 • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots & cook, stirring once, until starting to brown about 2 minutes. • Add chicken broth, honey, vinegar, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, COVER, & cook for 10 minutes. • Remove lid & cook an additional 7-9 minutes more until carrots are tender, & the liquid is syrupy (almost completely evaporated.) • Remove skillet from heat, add butter & swirl until melted. Adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot. Spring Revival, April 6th through April 11th 2015, 7:00 p.m. nightly at Elk River Baptist Church. Evangelist is Brett Wylie 3rd Annual Bailey/Workman Support our Troopers Cruise-In, Saturday, May 23, 2015, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the former IGA parking lot, Clay, WV. $5.00 donation. 2 trophies awarded - one chosen Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, WV, upkeep donations due. Please mail donations for upkeep to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, c/o Marilyn Sutton Taylor, Warm weather is still hesitating on the threshold of spring, as if debating whether to enter or let winter weather linger a little longer. There is a rumor circulating through the hills that spring is truly coming back. It was first whispered to the songbirds at daybreak, when the first pink rays of the sun revealed a fair day. They burst into a medley of praise, proclaiming the news that spring was indeed on her way. The greening grass heard the news and sent a message down into its roots, where the newly formed buds of the violets and anemones heard the word and rejoiced. They began sending their heads upward through the warming soil, ready to greet spring. A meandering breeze caught wind of the rumor and spread it to the trees, where the young maple buds turned red with joy. Other buds heard the whisper and opened up to listen. Of course the happy sunbeams couldn’t keep it to themselves, but beamed the news to every hill and valley--spring was returning! From the deadness and cold of winter, she was coming back to the hills to bring new life and renewed hope. The most longed for and eagerly awaited season is here. Spring continues the life cycle of our woodland animals, and many new babies are already here. Through the years we have raised a number of orphaned baby animals, from featherless robins to a number of groundhogs. (I think the worst was a pair of crows!) Matthew couldn’t resist a motherless duckling, or any helpless animal that needed care. One time Criss had to forcibly restrain him from bringing home some baby skunks. He mothered a Mallard duck that followed him like a dog. I have bottle fed baby squirrels that became orphaned when a tree was cut down that contained their nest. They learned to suck from a pet nursing bottle, and were quite endearing as they clutched your finger and hung on for dear life. As much as we get attached to them, there comes a time when they must be released back into the woods, They were born to run free, and we had done our part in nurturing them. There is a pull on the heart-strings, and sometimes they are reluctant to leave. I once raised a red-tailed hawk from a handful of feathers to a full grown bird. I caught minnows and hand fed him until he was able to make it on his own. Even after he was an adult bird (we never kept him confined anyway) and took to the skies, he came back all summer for a handout. When a redtailed hawk sails through the skies now, I still think about my Henry. He was a great tease. He loved to swoop down out of the air and buzz your head. One day Criss saw him swooping down and making a pass at our kitten. He yelled, “Henry is trying to catch your kitten!” He wasn’t--he was teasing him. His favorite game was teasing Matthew’s coon dog. We had him tied to the dog house with a chain (he was a big treeing Walker) and the hawk knew exactly how long the chain was. Henry would walk up as close as he could get safely and stomp his feet. Of course the dog would erupt in frenzied barking, but he couldn’t reach Henry. We adopted another bird we dubbed Henry (before Henry the Hawk.) We weren’t sure what kind of baby bird it was that the kids found and brought home one time, but it was needy. “It had fallen out of the nest, Mommy, and you can’t let it die!” they wailed. It was back to the trusty shoe box that always makes an ideal bassinet for a baby animal. (The kids brought the animals home, but I was elected the instant mother.) I shoved worms down his throat with a toothpick, and soon he was screeching and demanding more. As he feathered out, it became obvious that he was a robin, and we dubbed him “Henry.” Later we discovered that Henry was a female, so he became “Henrietta.” It was a busy time for me. At six o’clock in the morning I would be out in my gown and robe digging worms for my baby. After she was perfectly able to forage for herself, she would appear at my kitchen window promptly at six o’clock, demanding her breakfast. She would perch on a chestnut limb above my head, while I dug worms at her direction. When we went to the garden to hoe, she would walk back and forth at the end of a row, loudly protesting until one of us took her an earthworm. For years, a mother robin built a nest every spring in the grape arbor. I am sure it was Henrietta. It is a mistake to pet the domestic animals around the farm that will eventually be used for food. Matthew made a pet out of a young piglet that he called Charlotte. She was a beautiful pig, with silky black hair and long eyelashes. When she spied Matthew, she would flop over on her back so that he could scratch her belly. Needless to say, we couldn’t bear to butcher her, so we sold her. A friend told me that you should never name a pig “Arnold” that you planned to butcher. Can you imagine asking one of the kids at breakfast, “Do you want a slice of Arnold?” They couldn’t eat bite of him. We always petted the baby calves that were born in the spring, and when Daddy took them to market, I don’t know who bawled the loudest--us or the calves. We learned early that it was better to love and lose, then never to have loved at all. Spring comes again to the hills, with her wildflowers and baby animal life. We welcome her. The garden is being prepared for planting, and plans made for the early crops. My friend Don Norman sent in a little ditty that they recited when they planted corn: One for the cutworm, and one for the crow, and one to rot, and one to grow. Then we planted four grains of corn. If seed was scarce, we said, “Oh, shoot” and planted three grains. A PRAYER By Edwin Markham Teach me, Father, how to go Softly as the grasses grow; Hush my soul to meet the shock Of the wild world as a rock; But my spirit, propt with power, Make as simple as a flower. Let the dry heart fill its cup, Like a poppy looking up; Let life lightly wear her crown Like a poppy looking down. Teach me, Father, how to be Kind and patient as a tree. Joyfully the crickets croon Under shady oak at noon; Beetle, on his mission bent, Tarries in that cooling tent. Let me, also, cheer a spot, Hidden field or garden grot-Place where passing souls can rest On the way and be their best. Page 4 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 THE BAPTIST CLASSROOM Charles Junior Nicholas Duck, WV - Charles Junior Nicholas, 80, of Duck, entered into rest March 24, 2015. Born March 29, 1934 in Clay, he was the son of the late Charles and Alva (May) Nicholas. He attended Sonrise Fellowship Church. Charles is survived by his sisters, Nettie Nicholas of Duck, Elizabeth Thomasson of Hurricane, Lula Cadle of Chloe, brothers Doy Nicholas of Powellton and Lionel Nicholas of Hermitage, PA. Funeral service were at held 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2015 at Wilson-ShamblinSmith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jeremy Holcomb officiating. Burial was in McGlothlin Cemetery. Friends called 2 hours prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Nicholas family. Robin D. Daily Clendenin, WV - Robin D. Daily, 53, of Clendenin, entered into rest Monday, March 23, 2015. Born April 8, 1961 in Clay, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Beulah White. Robin is survived by her son, Trace Daily of Clendenin and companion Donvil Smith of Clendenin, brother, Ronnie White of TX., sisters, Kay Smith of Ovapa, Sheila Sample of Bomont and Peggy Bragg, Leon. Funeral service were held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home in Clay, with Minister Wayne Smith officiating. Burial was in Little Laurel Church, Hanford Road, Clay. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Daily family. Shannon Brent Pettit Duck, WV - Shannon Brent Pettit, 73, of Duck, entered into rest Saturday, March 21, 2015. Born August 20, 1941 in Clay, he was the son of the late Harry Nichols and Corene Pettit. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Pettit, sons, Doug McCollam and Steve McCollam, great-granddaughter, Christa Lewis and sister, Betty Lou Pettit. He was a retired a trackman for C S X railroad. Shannon is survived by sons, Richard McCollam of Oh, Allan (Darla) McCollam of Duck, Timothy Scott (Kristen) Pettit of Hiram, Oh, Daniel Pettit of Duck; daughter, Pamela (Marshall) Murphy of Chloe, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside service were held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Duffield Cemetery, Duck, with Minister Billy Brumfield officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pettit family. Loretta Cox Young St. Albans, WV - Loretta Cox Young, of St. Albans and Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at CAMC General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas, on March 1, 2013. Loretta and Delmas were married for more than 60 years and lived many of those years in St. Albans. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Barbara Cox of Hurricane. She was of the Christian faith and attended churches in St. Albans prior to her husband’s death. Born Jan. 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Ardie and Amma Cox. Loretta was a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1950, and retired from State Farm Insurance. When she was well, Loretta was a fun-loving person who enjoyed traveling, anywhere! She enjoyed staying in touch with family, friends and former classmates and coworkers. Thanks to those who took her phone calls and befriended her. A special thanks is extended to those who helped with caregiving. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Knight, and brother, Gary Cox (Lucy) of Charleston and Hurricane. She claimed Gary’s granddaughters as her own and dearly loved Kala and Katelynn. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Lula Belle Despres Washington - Lula Belle (Sizemore) Despres, (known to many as Lula or Lou) made her final journey with the Angels on Thursday, February 19, 2015. She battled valiantly for many years with diabetes, CKD, heart disease, & COPD. Lula Belle was born February 20, 1942 in Lizemore, WV; to Irene Mamie (Morton) & Clyde Bennett Sizemore. Her father passed in 1941, prior to Lula Belle’s birth. Her mother passed in 1986. She married Grenvil Richard Jones of Donager, WV in 1957. They made their home in West Virginia, then Buffalo; mov- ing to Washington state in 1962. They had 3 children, and were divorced in 1976. She met her companion Benjamin Mokus in 1987, & shared her life with him & their beloved pets Brownie & Tom until she left this earthly world. Lula Belle was an amazing cook; she loved to garden & can. Her family & friends enjoyed her jams, salsa & canned fruits & vegetables year round. She kept an immaculate home; anyone, including repairmen, were often chastised for not removing their shoes before entering her home! There was always plentiful food, love & laughter found there. Lou worked for most of her life as a “Dust Control Engineer”, cleaning people’s homes. Her last occupation was with the Black Diamond school district as a janitor. She retired in 1996 due to a back injury. Lula Belle is survived by her companion Ben of Lake Bay, WA; her 3 siblings, Donald (Corine) Sizemore of Buffalo NY; Kenneth (Carole) Sizemore of Buffalo NY; and Anna May (Roland) Cadle of Desert Hot Springs, CA. She is also survived by 3 half siblings; Freddie Joe Sizemore of Milwaukee, WI; Carol June (Michael) Stone of Masslion, Ohio & Rita Fay Stone of Lizemore, WV. She is survived by her 3 children; Diana (Ken) Duex of Bothell, WA; Clyde (Brenda) Jones of Pacific, WA; & Denise Jones of Puyallup, WA along with their Dad, Grenvil Jones of Puyallup, WA Known as Grandma Lou, or Grams or G’Ma...she loved her 6 grandchildren: Shantyle, Tyler, Chelsea, Jessica, Jesse & Jeremy. There was also a very special place in her heart for her 8 great grandchildren: Haley, Adam, Brayden, Lance, Wyatt, Brody, Ryder, & Gerald. There was an Open House/Celebration of Life @ Lou & Ben’s home on Sunday March 8th from 11:00 am-6:00 pm. All friends and family were welcome to come share a memory, a smile or a prayer. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to one of the following: The American Heart Association, The National Kidney Foundation, or The American Diabetes Association. Willie Aundrell Williams Amma, WV - Willie Aundrell (Billy) Williams Jr., 61, of Amma, entered into rest Friday, March 6, 2015. Born November 23, 1953, he was the son of the late Willie and Velma Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Wilson and brothers, Ronnie, Danny, Tony and Robert Williams. Billy is survived by his children, Holly Nicolosi, Elizabeth Williams, Mindy Williams all of Christiansburg, Va., Amanda Thomas of Riner, Va., brothers, Larry (Colleen) Williams of Elba, New York, Darrel (Karen) Williams of Bridgeport, AL, Timothy Williams of Clay, sisters, Linda Williams, Sandra (Darrell) Ramsey and Sally Williams all of Clay, 8 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com WilsonShamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Williams family. Donna Kay Pringle Wallback, WV - Donna Kay Pringle, 63, of Wallback, entered into rest Sunday, March 29, 2015. Born April 9, 1951 in Cabin Creek, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Rosie (Nichols) Stone. Donna is survived by her Fiancé, Roger Taylor of Wallback, sons, George Albertson of Wheeling, Lee Albertson of Albion, NY, daughters, Louise Albertson of Spencer, several grandchildren, brother, Bobby Stone of Maysel, sisters, Phyllis Workman of Clay, Joyce Fernald of Kingsland, GA, Patricia Tgibedes of Moultonboro, NH, Sylvia Stone of Angier, NC and Darlene Rhodes of Clay, Graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore, with Minister William Adkins officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pringle family. Happy 70th Birthday Freda and Freemon Cottrell In Memory of Freemon Cottrell, April 5, 1945 to 11.01.11 We wish you were here today, even for a while, so we could say I love you and just see you smile. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind, the laughter, love, joy, carefreeness, precious memories, the best kind. Today we will try to do our best to find a happy place, struggling to hide our heavy heart, and tears on our face. It’s hard to believe it’s been three years and five months since God took you to your resting place. We will sit and think of you quietly and look at your picture with love and know in our heart that you are doing great in heaven above. All our love, wife, Jeanie; twin sister, Freda; Brothers, Ronald and Richard and families. By Pastor John Pruitt “A Psalm for the Cave of Affliction” (cont) Psalm 57 I hope that everyone has finished their promises may not stammer and babble using reading assignment, 1 Samuel 18-24. We “vain repetitions,” but a confident, trusting left off last time with the first point, but were prayer of “sane repetitions.” Neither is it necnot able to finish; so let’s review THE CRY: essary to use refined articulation; but using Psalms 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be an humble crying out from the heart in faith. merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: Notice David’s complete trust and confiyea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make dence in the Lord’s promises: Psalms 57:3, my refuge, until [these] calamities be over- He shall send from heaven, and save me past. David’s attitude toward the Lord is the [from] the reproach of him that would swalessential lesson for us today; that instead of low me up. Selah. God shall send forth his seeing prayer as the last resort for our trouble mercy and his truth. We must cry to the only it should be the first resource for our relief. one who can help. Psalms 40:17 But I [am] The carnal mind, fearful of the situation or poor and needy; [yet] the Lord thinketh upon trial and doubtful of the ability of God will me: thou [art] my help and my deliverer; instinctively attempt to inject self into the make no tarrying, O my God. solution. This, always results in failure and Now, let’s consider THE CASE: Psalms defeat. It’s kind of the way doctors run tests 57:4, My soul [is] among lions: [and] I lie on us. They always start with the little tests [even among] them that are set on fire, [even] first, and keep going until the come to the the sons of men, whose teeth [are] spears biggest test as a last resort. (continuing now) and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. We may also learn that a clear and concise There is no doubt that David and his faithful complaint of our trouble is perfectly accept- soldiers were afraid; they knew that if they able. Let us not have the attitude that there is were discovered it would be certain death; no use calling upon God; for He knows what they would never leave that cave alive. How we have need of even before we ask. That is they all kept so quiet can only be counted as true according to Matthew 6:5-8; however, a miracle of God. Verse four can serve to rewe do not pray to let God know what is going mind us of the sufferings of our Lord Jesus as on, but to show our own humility and depen- he was led to the slaughter to be offered up dency up on Him. for us. Psalms 22:20, Deliver my soul from The hypocrites had no confidence in God, the sword; my darling from the power of the their confidence was in their religion and dog. Though David knew that God would their self-righteousness; “...for they love to surely deliver him, our Lord knew that the pray standing in the synagogues and in the heavenly Father would not deliver Him; for corners of the streets, that they may be seen He must suffer the fire of hell for his elect of men.” This kind makes a great show of children. Nevertheless, Our Lord was comspirituality, but lack real substance and when pletely surrendered to the will of the heavreal trial comes they fall apart and into great enly Father. discouragement. Beloved, it is trials which We must certainly present our case betest true spirituality. In the context of that fore the throne of God in the sincerity of our passage Matthew 6 it is clear that we are not heart. Again, you say, “what’s the use if God discouraged from prayer, but encouraged to knows already?” It is not to inform God of pray with all fervor. our problem, but to acknowledge that we We are instructed to use not vain repeti- need Divine deliverance; we must present our tions. The phrase vain repetition is defined case to the only one who can help. The Lord as “to stammer or babble.” However, you willing, next time we will finish by talking will discover that David entreated God eight about THE COMMITMENT as well as Datimes in the book of Psalms “be merciful unto vid’s CONFESSION. E-mail, johnpruitt@ me:” The child of God who knows the true frontiernet.net and living God and His sovereign, immutable Rain By Joseph J. Mazzella I was driving home in a gloomy rainstorm on a cold, March morning in the mountains of my home. Part of me was enjoying the rain thinking that it would clean the slush, salt, and grime that covered my car from weeks of winter driving and save me a trip to the car wash. Another part of me was keeping a watchful eye on the creeks and rivers hoping that the melting snow and freshly falling rain wouldn’t lead to any flooding. A deeper part of me, however, was quietly dreaming of the warmer weather and strengthening sunshine to come in the weeks ahead. I knew that they would join with the nourishing rain to turn the yellow grass green, to bring new buds and leaves to the trees, and to cause the million flowers sleeping underground to push their heads through the soil and start the spring. It would be that glorious time when the whole world comes back to life again and it was all starting with this steady, March shower. The rains in our own lives can bring mixed blessings as well. Storms of problems and troubles can flood us with stress, strain, and pain. They can make our days seem dark and dreary. They can make our hearts feel heavy and sad. Yet, these same storms can also strengthen our spirits. They can help our souls to grow. They can lead us to learning and wisdom. They can cause our hearts to reach out to God and to each other. There is a reason why a world with only sunshine and no rain becomes a desert. There is a reason why a life with no problems becomes boring and barren, devoid of both learning and growth. God wants us to grow. God wants us to learn. God wants us to love each other as He loves us. God wants us to embrace His light in both the sunshine and the rain. And God wants us to shine and share our own light as well even on the darkest of days. Nature tells us about the resurrection By Lee Roy Anderson Job 14:7-9. Review. The Easter lily rises from its dull damp habitat and bursts into bloom. The tender blades of grass shoot forth from the once frozen ground with new life. The greenery that speckles the hillside in the springtime reaffirms new life in the trees all nature rejoices? That which was apparently dead is alive again. Jer. 8:7. Yea the stork in heaven knoweth her appointed time. The stork is associated with spring. The stork has been the emblem of birth or new life from many years. Probably the reasoning behind this is due to the time of year which the storks return to Palestine. Since it always returns during the season of new life in the spring. It has been a symbol of Easter and the resurrection in church history. The stork cries tears when it is hurt or sad. I am amazed at the vast number of people who think our emotions die when we are saved we come to life when we are converted. There time when you will weep. Jesus did, it is all right to cry. Jesus never had left us alone. He sent a comforter to help us in our sorrow, The Holy Spirit. The stork is a symbol of immortality because it has a long life. There is something else about the stork, they love to terrorize snakes. They do not kill the serpent; they just enjoy terrorizing the serpent. Yes, the early church had a desire to terrorize the devil. We also need to have a desire to terrorize the devil in this present church age. Gal. 6:7-8 says, “Be not deceived God is not mocked for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption. But he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life everlasting. Music Schedule April 3rd.....Ruff Cut Country (former Southern Twist) April 10th...Friends of Country April 17th...Harmony Bluegrass April 24th...Country Fried Big Otter Community & Senior Center Doors open at 4:00. Music at 7:00. 50/50 Drawing and door prize. $2.00 donation accepted. Concessions Questions? Call (304) 286-2672 CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015- Page 5 Barker and Lucas get All State awards It has been said that youth is an opportunity to do something and become somebody, that one's success is measured by talent, opportunity, concentration, and perseverance. McKinzee Barker, a senior at Clay County High School, has embodied those principles throughout her life and her basketball career. She was recently awarded the well earned title of LKC Player Of The Year and was named to the All State First Team. The LKC Player of the Year is only awarded to the basketball player who distinguishes themselves as a professional on and off the courts, who in victory chooses humbleness over haughtiness and in defeat chooses nobleness over spitefulness. This is the first time a player from Clay County has ever been awarded One final moment before starting their last game, L-R Peyton Lucas and McKinzee Barker. this title, and it couldn't have been awarded to a better person. McKinzee Barker, daughter of John and Sissy Barker, was taught that it is good to dream but dreaming your way to success is impossible. She learned that she must forge and hammer it for herself one hundred percent of the time. McKinzee has taken this inspiration and possessed it. Her basketball career started at an early age, and over the years, she developed her skills and became an exceptional basketball player as demonstrated by her performance at CCHS. In her high school career, she averaged 13.6 points per game, knocking down one thousand forty one points in a span of four years. She had 544 assists, 514 steals, 656 rebounds, and 198 blocks. On the courts, she maintained a passion to win but never at the cost of her character. Her presence on and off the courts drew fans to her like a magnet, not because she demanded it arrogantly, but because she always put her team and her fans first. All these qualities have led to recent callings from prospective colleges wanting her unique gifts as a part of their school and basketball programs. Monmouth College, Illinois State, and the University of Florida, all Division I schools, have asked her to visit their campuses and have already made offers to get her at their school. Mars Hill, a Attention to All Young Sports Boys & Girls The Wallback Lake Youth Fishing Derby is coming together, so get your tackle ready. It will be held Saturday, April 18th, 2015 with registration starting at 7:30 am for young anglers from preschool through 14 years of age. There will be a Casting Contest and a Turkey Calling Contest provided by the Big Knob Hunting Club and Buffalo Creek Watershed. Bobber, the water safety dog will be in attendance along with Burnsville/Sutton US Army Corps of Engineers to demonstrate water safety. Sponsors at this time are: WVDNR, Appalachian Timber Services, Strata Products Inc. LLC., Zoom Baits, Charlie Brewers Slider Co., Dr. Michaela Kessler, Arlene Tucker – Clay County Commission, King’s Wrecker Service, Frank & Toni Massey, Al’s Goldfish Lure, Cabela’s, Dicks Sporting Goods, Ramsey Excavating, Clay County Family Resource Network, Morgan Triplett, Clay County Bank, Elk Valley Physical Therapy, AMRON Building Components, PRADCO, Jim Dawson Service Center, Gould’s Electric Motor Repair, Jeanie Davis Real Estate & Auction, Total Comfort Heating & Cooling, Nottingham’s Store, Don Jarvis, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Tim Guiden, Dora Hughes, Ferrebee’s Auto Body, Salisbury Auto Salvage, Home Health Advantage, NAPA, David Walker, Jamie Morris Car Wash, Moon & Peach Mullins, Mister Twister, Big Game International, Greg Fitzwater – Clay County Commission, Nettles Equipment, Clay Farm Bureau Co-Op, Elk Valley Heating, Wright & McGill, Top Brass, ACCAD Corporation, TTI-Blakemore, Matthew Layne, Crème Lure, Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited, CONSOL, Cunningham Motors, Premier Bank, Roy Smyth, Bullards Exxon, Sizemore’s Greenhouse, and more… The Fishing Derby is run totally on donations, sponsors and volunteers. Rules and regulations: All young sportsmen must be registered & accompanied by an Adult, Registration & Liability Form must be SIGNED, No fish are to be released, Two Trout limit in netted area. Groups are as follows: Preschool – K 8:00am – 8:45; 1st & 2nd Graders 9:00am – 9:45; 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders 10:00am – 10:45; 6th Grade up to 14 years of age 11:00 – 11:45 Thank you to the Clay County Little League, which has agreed to NOT schedule until noon, so the kids can come and enjoy this event. This event is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and volunteers. For more Information or to make a donation; contact Connie or Jackie Sizemore at 304-587-4492. There’s a new car in town! Lightening McQueen, from Disney’s Car’s movie, has been riding around the county visiting children for the past several weeks and we got a good look at him! Jody Stutler, who works at Consol Energy in Fola, owns the Lightening McQueen car. He said he wanted to put a smile on kids’ faces and he certainly does. The car looks exactly like Lightening McQueen. Lightening McQueen has a face book page so you can follow his activities! Look him up on Imspeed. Thank you, Jody for letting little kids enjoy your car! Intern with a West Virginia Newspaper Summer 2015 Internships & 2015-16 Scholarships Available! Funded and unfunded internships • Scholarships up to $500 Journalism majors and students in related fields such as advertising, marketing, business and human resources encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to sophomore-level students and above. Application available at www.wvpress.org/foundation/scholarships Deadline: 4/1/15 Direct questions to Don Smith at 304-342-1011, ext. 160 WV Press Association Foundation, 3422 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, WV, 25302 McKinzee Barker hits a three in her last game at CCHS. Peyton Lucas shows her great skill on the hardwood. Division II school, has placed a bid as well. McKinzee's leadership qualities and work ethic are addictive to other players and there is no doubt that whatever school she chooses will have a new light in their arena as she is 1000 watts of pure force. Being great is not just about being strong but the right way to use that strength. McKinzee's strength lies in her ability to lift the hearts of her teammates by the attraction of her own. Congratulations McKinzee Barker! We in Clay County have ridden the bus for years now and it's time for us to get off. We the fans will watch from afar and wish you only the best. Congratulations also go out to Peyton Lucas who grabbed All State Honorable Mention. Throughout the year, Peyton has proven herself over and over again with heart pounding action helping lead the Lady Panthers to the Elite Eight. Her head to head style of basketball will be missed in the great halls of CCHS when the echoes of a new season resound once again. West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of March 23-27, 2015 The following waters were stocked the week of March 23, 2015: Anthony Creek, Beech Fork Tailwaters, Big Sandy Creek, Blackwater River, Buffalo Fork Lake, Bullskin Run, Burnsville Tailwaters, Cacapon Park Lake, Coopers Rock Lake, Cranberry River, Deer Creek (Pocahontas), Dillons Run, Dunkard Fork Lake, East Fork Greenbrier River, East Lynn Tailwaters, Edwards Run, Elk River, Evitts Run, Fort Ashby Reservoir, French Creek Pond, Gandy Creek, Glade Creek of Mann, Glade Creek of New River, Glady Fork, Greenbrier River, Horse Creek Lake, Jennings Randolph Tailwaters, Jimmy Lewis Lake, Kimsey Run Lake, Kings Creek, Knapps Creek, Krodel Lake, Laurel Fork (Randolph), Laurel Fork of Holly River, Left Fork of Holly River, Lick Creek Pond, Little River, East Fork Greenbrier River, Lost River, Middle Creek (Berkeley), Middle Fork River, Mill Creek (Berkeley), Mill Creek of South Branch, Mountwood Park Lake, New Creek, New Creek Dam #14, North Fork of Anthony Creek, North Fork of Patterson Creek, North Fork of South Branch, Opequon Creek, Raleigh County Airport Pond (Children & Class Q), Right Fork of Little Kanawha, Rock- house Lake, Rocky Marsh Run, Seneca Lake, Shavers Fork (Bemis), Shavers Fork (lower section), Shavers Fork (upper section), South Branch (Franklin), South Branch (Smoke Hole), South Fork of Cherry River, South Fork of Cranberry River, Spruce Knob Lake, Spruce Laurel Lake, Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters, Summersville Tailwaters, Summit Lake, Sutton Tailwaters, Tomlinson Run, Tomlinson Run Lake, Trout Run, Tygart Valley River Headwaters, Waites Run, Warden Lake, Watoga Lake, Wayne Dam, West Fork of Twelvepole, Williams River. Lady Panthers softball season begins with a win against Calhoun The Lady Panthers Softball team played its first game on Tuesday, March 24. Clay traveled to Calhoun to play the Lady Red Devils. The contest was a 3 inning short game victory in favor of the Lady Panthers by a score of 14-2. Samantha Townsend had 3 RBI’s. Sarah Boggs had 3 RBI’s and a double. Morgan Carmean had an RBI and 2 stolen bases. Summer Alley also had 2 RBI’s. Brooke Coleman and Destiny Williams combined to no hit the Lady Red Devils. Clay played 3 innings of good defense without committing an error. WEST VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS STRONG MEDICINE FOR WEST VIRGINIA 63rd Annual Scientific Assembly April 16-18, 2015 Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV CE Accreditation Physicians, PA’s & Other HCP 25.5 Nurses 31 Pharmacists - CE Credits Available APRIL 16, 2015 – 1:00 pm DOT TRAINING PROGRAM NATIONAL REGISTRY OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS Certification Course to be eligible for the Medical Examiner Certifications Test 5 CME Credits - $325 EXHIBIT SPACE AVAILABLE Call (304) 562-4433 or email trina.litton@gmail.com Please visit www.wvafp.org for registration information. Clay plays next Thursday at home vs Charleston Catholic. The ladies will then travel to Midland Trail to take on 2 teams in Midland Trail and Summers County. We finish off the week on Saturday at home at 1:00 with a varsity double header with Meadow Bridge. John G. Hubbard, DDS, PLLC John G. Hubbard, DDS, PLLC in Clay, WV would like to announce our new discounts available to our patients immediately. • VETERANS 10% • SENIOR CITIZENS 10% PRIVATE PAY PATIENTS WITH NO DENTAL INSURANCE 10% *5% if combined with Senior Citizen Discount Financing options available to qualified patients. Both doctors honor graduates of West Virginia University School of Dentistry and have 47 years of combined clinical experience. We now have over 100,000 pediatric visits (children age 12 and under) WE LOVE KIDS! R. Brooks Legg, Jr., D.D.S./John G. Hubbard, D.D.S. Zoom 2 and new Sapphire Bleaching Systems • Extractions • Oral Cancer Examinations • Porcelain Veneers/Crowns/Bridges • Root Canal Therapy • Implants/Implant retained Dentures & Crowns • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Oral Sedation • Laser Assisted Periodontal Disease Treatment • Cosmetic Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry Preferred providers for Mountain State Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Delta Dental, MetLife, United Concordia, 4 Most, CHIPS, WV Pre-employment Program, Adults & Child Medicaid NOW OPEN ON FRIDAYS • HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4 pm 63 Carr Street • Clay, West Virginia 25043 304-587-4232 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAID, CHIPS AND WEST VIRGINIA PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PATIENTS. www.leggdentalgroup@frontier.com Our Office Policy: “WE TREAT OTHERS AS WE LIKE TO BE TREATED OURSELVES” Matthew 7:12 Page 6 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Classifieds Call us at 304-587-4250 to place your Classified ADs FOR SALE 2006 JAYCO EAGLE CAMPER FOR SALE: 30 ft. long. Very nice. Sleeps 6 people. Serious inquiries only. $10,000 Call 304-5486509 or 304 880-0112 FOR SALE: Morse portable sewing machine, good condition. $50.00 304-548-7076 FOR SALE: Large set of coal mining stickers. Includes Joy, Consol Mining Company, etc. Call 304-565-7748 DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! Class A & B CDL Drivers and General Laborers needed for road construction. Great starting pay! Weekly travel required. Applications are available at www.slurrypavers.com and can be faxed to 804-716-7890 or mailed to SLURRY PAVERS, INC. · 3617 NINE MILE ROAD · RICHMOND, VA 23223 · 800-449-3662 Slurry Pavers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1995 For Taurus 106,000 miles, 3.8 L, 4 door, automatic. Will trade for 2WD or 4WD truck or 2 door car. 304-619-0776 FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Seasoned, split hardwood,6 ft. bed $60.00. 8ft. bed $80.00. We deliver $175.00 and $ 300.00 loads. For more info. please call 305-587-4631, 681-355-3012. FOR TRADE: 1995 Ford Taurus, Automatic, 4 door, 106,000 miles, FWD - want to trade for 4WD Call 304286-3587 FOR SALE: S-10 truck or Blazer parts for models 92-98 for sale call Fuzzy Melvin at 304-286-2993 or 286- 2889 before 9:00p.m. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: If you would like to buy a truckload of firewood please call Bobby at 304-978-4101. It will be $40 per load of stacked, unbusted wood, $50 per load for stacked, busted wood. If we have to haul over 30 miles, there is an additional charge. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE FOR SALE: Matching loveseat and chair, both in good condition. Full bed frame (old wooden type with pineapple posts), mattress, box springs and sheet set. Also miscellaneous household items. Call 304-3325334 FOR SALE: A 30 qt. deep fryer for a turkey, never been used, has the thermostat and rack and the hose for the gas tank. $50.00 Call 304-548-7076 FOR SALE: 400 lb. hog. Can be dressed on site. $400 Call 304-2862134 FOR SALE: Gas heaters, bedroom suite, chest, bed and bedding, loveseat, recliners, coffee and end tables, curio cabinet, maple kitchen cabinet, china cabinet, table and chairs, baby bed, playpen, high chairs, walkers, carseat, strollers and other miscellaneous. Call 304286-3644 For Rent FOR RENT: 2BR apartment. Call Clint 587-2213 FOR RENT: 4BR apartment. Call Clint 587-2213 FOR RENT: Storage Units. Call Clint 587-2213 FOR RENT: Commercial property. Built to suit tenant. Call Clint 587-2213 PUBLIC AUCTION On April 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon, Clay County Schools will be having an auction to sell twelve (12) school buses. All buses will be sold as is. Minimum bid will be $2,500.00 per bus. The auction will be held at Clay County Schools Bus Garage. For further information, please call Michael Mullins, Assistant Superintendent, at 304)587-4266. Air-Dried Lumber for Sale Tongue & Groove Poplar and Pine – 1/2” thick Poplar Lap Siding – 6” & 8” wide Poplar & Pine Sheeting Lumber 2x6 & 2x8 Poplar LEGAL NOTICES CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS r Legal Notice—————————————— ADVERTISEMENT Notice is hereby given that Peerless Eagle Coal Company, PO Box 707, Summersville, WV 26651 has a permit on file with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface mining of approximately 1404.47 acres and has submitted an application to the DEP, 254 Industrial Dr., Oak Hill, WV, 25901 for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number S302193 to Coal Surface mine in the Kittanning and Coalburg and splits thereof. The operation is discharging into Unnamed Tributaries of Twentymile Creek, Twentymile Creek of the Gauley River, Unnamed tributaries of Lilly Fork, Ike Fork and Beach Fork of Lilly Fork, and Lilly Fork of Buffalo Creek of Elk River of Kanawha River and is located 5.4 miles, NW of Gilboa Post Office in Grant/Henry Districts of Nicholas and Clay Counties, Longitude 80o 56’ 40.00” and Latitude 38o 22’ 18.00” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map). Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: NAME ADDRESS Allegheny Forestlands LLC 3001 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104 Demeter Land Co. PO Box 270, Julian, WV 25529 *and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: NAME ADDRESS Nicco Corporation PO Box 707, Summersville, WV 26651 *and the mineral within 100 of the permit area is owned by: NAME ADDRESS Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: NAME ADDRESS Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the permit renewal application shall identify the applicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above until May 1, 2015, or thirty (30) days from the date of final publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until May 1, 2015, or thirty (30) days from the date of final publication in the DEP Regional Office located at the address above AND in the Nicholas County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. DEP Telephone No. 304-465-1911 Permit Number: S302193 *These items are to be completed only for operations involving mineral removal. 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WIN Place YOUR statewide ad today any of three easy ways: Call This Newspaper • Call 1-800-235-6881 Visit www.wvpress.org SWC for the week of March 29 - April 4, 2015 Legal Notice-------------------------------------------------------------------- Abandoned Vehicle Notice 17-24A-4 King Trucking and Wrecker Service 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Vin #1G2NF52E92C290299 Picked up mile marker 43 I-79 on 2-21-15 at 10:30 p.m. Chevrolet Suburban Red in Color Vin #1GNFK16RXXJ319966 Picked up mile marker 40 I-79 on 7-16-2014 at 2:00 p.m. Please be advised these vehicles are being held at Kings Trucking and Wrecker Service, 220 Procious Maysel Road, Clay, WV 25043. Phone # 304-587-2784 Please be advised that you have ten (10) days from publication of this notice to reclaim your vehicle and pay all towing, preservation and storage charges that have resulted from taking of the above vehicle into custody or possession. IMPORTANT: Failure of the owner or lienholder of record to exercise their right to reclaim the above motor vehicle within ten (10) days, shall be deemed a waiver by the owner and all lienholders of record of all right, title and interest in the above motor vehicles and of their consent to the sale or disposal of the abandoned motor vehicle or junked motor vehicle at a public auction or to a licensed salvage yard or demolisher. Legal Notice___________________________________________________ PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 15-0200-E-42T BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY, Rule 42T tariff filing to increase rates and charges On February 3, 2015, Black Diamond Power Company filed revised tariff sheets reflecting an average annual increase of $1,112,899 or 14.47 percent. Black Diamond, citing financial distress, requested that the Commission approve emergency interim rates, subject to refund, in the annual amount of $628,809, or 8.18 percent. On the recommendation of Commission Staff, the Commission approved an emergency interim rate increase of 5.7 percent, resulting in $375,000 of additional annual operating revenue, effective for bills rendered on and after March 20, 2015. The specific rates approved are as follows: The interim rate increase authorized by the Commission will increase the average residential bill in each of the three Black Diamond Service Areas, Sophia, Clay and Mullens/Rhodell by $6.51 or 5.67%. The increase to medium and large general service customers will vary in amount depending on the level of customer usage and in which of the three service areas the customer resides, but will increase on average 5.7%. The increase to outdoor lighting customers will vary in amount depending on which of the three service areas the customer resides, but will increase on average 5.7%. This emergency interim rate increase is applicable to all customers of Black Diamond. The emergency interim rates are subject to refund if not justified by an ongoing Staff audit and final decision in this matter. Customers may review the specific emergency interim rate changes at the Black Diamond offices. These rates are interim rates only and may be increased, decreased or left unchanged at the conclusion of this rate case. The rates requested by Black Diamond, along with information regarding protest and intervention, were noticed through a separate publication. BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015- Page 7 New weather records set Residents of the county saw very cold temperatures for the final weekend of March, as thermometers plummeted to 15 degrees in Clay on Sunday morning. A sharp dip in the jet stream moved cold air from Canada all along the East Coast, setting records in numerous states. Records that dated back over fifty years were shattered in West Virginia before the temperature climbed to nearly 50 degrees later in the day. Legal Notice—————————————— Legal Notice——————————‑‑——— NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The Administration of the estates listed below is pending before the Clay County Commission, P.O. Box 190, Clay, WV 25043. All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file notice of an objection with the Clay County Commission within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice or within 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with the Clay County Commission within ninety (90) days after the date of the first publication of this notice. All claims, demands and objections not so filed will be forever barred. Notice is hereby given that settlement of the estate of the following named decedents will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice such reference is requested by a party in interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner. Name & Address of Personal Representative Decedent Dallas L. Murphy Delbert W. Murphy 1389 Columbus Ave. Extension Wooster, OH 44691 James Austin Mooney James E. Mooney, Jr. 350 Mary S. Lane Lodi, OH 44254 And Rick Douglas Mooney 465 West Wood Ave. Wadsworth, OH 44281 Forrest Drake Jackey D. Drake PO Box 203 Maysel, WV 25113 Published: 4/1/2015 and 4/8/2015 Given under my hand this 26th day of March, 2015. ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLAY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CENTRAL APPALACHIA EMPOWERMENT ZONE OF WEST VIRGINIA, a West Virginia not for profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Civil Action No. 15-C-2 BLUE SUEDE ENTERPRISES, LLC, a West Virginia limited liability company, and JESSE SIZEMORE and AMY SIZEMORE, husband and wife, individually, Defendants. The object of the above entitled action is to obtain judgement against the Defendants, jointly and severally. And it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the above named Plaintiff, Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone of West Virginia, a West Virginia not for profit corporation used due diligence to determine and ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendant, Blue Suede Enterprises, LLC, without effect. The Plaintiff caused a copy of the Summons and Complaint herein to be served upon the West Virginia Secretary of State, the statutory agent for service of process of the Defendant, Blue Suede Enterprises, LLC. The West Virginia Secretary of State accepted service on behalf of said limited liability company and forwarded a copy of the Summons and Complaint to the person designated as the agent for service of process for said limited liability company. The certified mail containing such Summons and Complaint was returned to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office by the United States Postal Service with a notation “Moved, Left No Address.” The Plaintiff has also used due diligence to ascertain the whereabouts and serve the Defendant, Amy Sizemore, personally and as the agent for service of process appointed by the Defendant, Blue Suede Enterprises, LLC and has been unsuccessful. It is hereby ORDERED that the Defendant, Amy Sizemore, individually, and the Defendant, Blue Suede Enterprises, LLC serve upon Gregory W. Sproles, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 509 Church Street, Summersville, West Virginia 26651, an answer, including any related counterclaim or defense you may have to the Complaint filed in this action on or before April 27, 2015. If you fail to do so, thereafter judgment, upon proper hearing and trial, may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A copy of said Complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office. Entered by the Clerk of said Court: March 16, 2015. CLERK OF COURT Clerk, CLAY COUNTY COMMISSION Legal Notice—————————————— Clay County Commission Levy Estimate (Budget) 2015 - 2016 Fiscal Year STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA County of: Clay, West Virginia In accordance with Code §11-8-10, as amended, the Clay County Commission proceeded to make an estimate of the amounts necessary to be raised by levy of taxes for the current year, and doth determine and estimate the several amounts to be as follows: Estimated General Fund Revenues Fund Balance $ 125,000 Property Taxes Current Year 1,097,941 Prior Year Taxes 142,251 Property Transfer Tax 18,000 Gas and Oil Severance Tax 134,332 Wine & Liquor Tax 200 Miscellaneous Energy Tax (Coal Bed Methane) 7,925 Licenses 50 Building Permits 300 Sheriff’s Service of Process 7,000 Sheriff’s Earnings 430 County Clerk’s Earnings 30,000 Circuit Clerk’s Earnings 8,300 Accident Reports 400 Motor Vehicle License Fee 2,200 Clerk Deed Fees 600 Rents & Concessions 20,000 Franchise Agreement 900 IRP Fees (Interstate Registration Plan) 20,000 Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement 29,000 Interest Earned 2,000 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,000 Sheriff’s Commission 8,000 Gaming Income 60,000 Video Lottery 12,000 Transfers Assessor’s Valuation Fund 39,100 Total Estimated General Fund Revenues $ 1,766,929 Estimated Coal Severance Tax Revenues Assigned Fund Balance $ 100 Coal Severance Tax 32,000 Total Coal Severance $ 32,100 Coal General Severance ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Fund Tax Fund GENERAL GOVERNMENT County Commission $ 300,282 $ County Clerk 147,966 Circuit Clerk 145,502 Sheriff - Treasurer 188,688 Prosecuting Attorney 255,609 Assessor 123,879 Assessor’s Valuation Fund 39,100 Statewide Computer Network 35,092 Elections - County Clerk 30,000 Circuit Court 11,310 Courthouse 128,133 - NEED AN AFFORDABLE OPTION FOR REACHING A STATEWIDE AUDIENCE? THIS NEWSPAPER CAN HELP! Call your advertising representative today! This newspaper is a member of the West Virginia Press Association’s statewide network for display and classified advertising. The advertising staff can send your message across West Virginia. For additional information, contact your local advertising representative or the WVPA at 304-353-1161 or ssmith@wvpress.org. 304-647-5724 or leah@mountainmessenger.com NEWSPAPERS ARE GOOD BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA! The Pride of Capital High Band Boosters and the City of Charleston present The 2nd Annual BAND on the RUN 5K Walk/Run & Fun Run and Used Instrument Drive! Saturday, April 11, 2015 • Kanawha City, WV Registration and Check In: 7:30 a.m. • Race begins: 9:00 a.m. • Registration can be completed at TriStateRacer.com • Pre-Registration: $20 / Fun Run $8 (Must register by March 24 in order to be guaranteed a t-shirt) Late Registration and Race Day: $25 / Fun Run $12 Race will begin and end at the East Visitors’ Parking Lot on the University of Charleston campus in Kanawha City, Charleston, WV The Capital High School Band Boosters will be accepting donations of gently used band instruments in good condition. For additional information about the race or donating an instrument, contact: The Pride Band Boosters at CapitalBand@hotmail.com Proceeds Benefit the Pride of Capital High Marching Band Coffman’s Insurance Agency, Inc. P.O. Box 510 Birch River, WV 26610 W.Va. Insurance Company Home Owners Policies Mobile Homes, Modulars, Sectionals Farm & Business Insurance. For Rate or Appointments Call Garry Coffman, Agent 304-649-8702 Claims - Call 1-800-261-3626 Regional Development Authority 1,873 County Clerk Operations 1,680 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 1,409,114 $ PUBLIC SAFETY Sheriff - Law Enforcement 192,461 Sheriff - Service of Process 16,579 Regional Jail 142,257 32,100 Dog Warden/Humane Society 2,854 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY $ 354,151 32,100 SOCIAL SERVICES Human Resources 3,664 TOTAL SOCIAL SERVICES $ 3,664 Total Expenditures $ 1,766,929 $ 32,100 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA CLAY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA I, Connie Workman, CLERK OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF SAID COUNTY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ARE TRUE COPIES FROM THE RECORD OF ORDERS MADE AND ENTERED SAID COMMISSION ON THE 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2015. CLAY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA LEVY PAGE REGULAR CURRENT EXPENSE LEVY 2015-2016 Column E Certificate of Valuation Levy Assessed Value for Tax Purposes Rate/$100 CLASS I Personal Property $ 14.30 Public Utility Total Class I $ CLASS II Real Estate $ 70,768,710 28.60 Personal Property 3,627,392 Total Class II $ 74,396,102 CLASS III Real Estate $ 66,063,500 57.20 Personal Property 61,297,451 Public Utility 38,163,788 Total Class III $ 165,524,739 CLASS IV Real Estate $ 6,240,570 57.20 Personal Property 3,286,133 Public Utility 3,119,158 Total Class IV $ 12,645,861 Total Value & Projected Revenue $ 252,566,702 Less Delinquencies, Exonerations & Uncollectable Taxes 7.20% Less Tax Discounts 2.00% Less Allowance for Tax Increment Financing - see worksheet (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only) Total Projected Property Tax Collection Less Assessor Valuation Fund 2.00% (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only) Net Amount to be Raised by Levy of Property Taxes Taxes Levied $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 202,399 10,374 212,773 377,883 350,621 218,297 946,801 35,696 18,797 17,842 72,335 1,231,909 88,697 22,864 1,120,348 22,407 $ For Budget Purposes (Transfer amount to Worksheet GCRev - Account No. 301-01) 1,097,941 Page 8 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, April 1, 2015