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0614-front page.pmd - Braxton Citizens` News
“Dance Explosion” preformed by Cathy Pecora’s School of Dance Vol. 36, No. 24 June 14, 2011 See Page 9 of this issue 25 CENTS Two head for prison, others await sentencing Two Braxton County men are headed to prison after appearing before Chief Circuit Judge Richard A. Facemire last week. Three others will undergo evaluations before learning their fate. Daniel Hacker and his attorney David Karickhoff appeared before Judge Facemire on June 7 for sentencing. Hacker had previously pled guilty to two counts of felony conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance as part of a plea agreement with Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Hamon McLaughlin. The Court ordered that Hacker be sentenced to the maximum term of one to five years on each count. It was further ordered that the sentences run consecutive for a total period of incarceration of not less than two nor more than ten years. Hacker was given credit for the 21 days previously served in the Central Regional Jail and 53 days spend at Anthony Correctional Center. He was remanded to the custody of the CRJ to await transfer to the Department of Corrections. Brooks Allen Pitts came before the Court for sentencing on the felony offense of possession of pseudoephedrine to be used as a precursor to the manufacture of methamphetamine. Through his attorney, Daniel Grindo, Pitts requested alternative sentencing. Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Hamon McLaughlin objected to the request and asked the Court to sentence the defendant to the maximum penalty. Judge Facemire denied the defense’s motion and sentenced Pitts to the State Penitentiary for a period of not less than two years nor more than ten. In addition, the defendant was fined $25,000 and ordered to pay court cost. He was given credit for 42 days previously served at the CRJ. Pitts was remanded to the CRJ to await transfer to the Department of Corrections. Tara Fields of Sutton came before Judge Facemire with her counsel Kevin Hughart for sentening. The defendant had entered a plea of guilty to possession of the precursors to the manufacturing of methamphetamine. The Court ruled that there was insufficient information to determine sentencing at this time. Judge Facemire ordered that Fields would self report to the Larkin Correctional Center to undergo a diagnostic and classification evaluation which would not exceed 60 days. Upon completion of that evaluation the defendant would remain free on the previously posted bond to await sentencing, now set for September 1 at 9:00 a.m. On June 3 Wallace Hess appeared in Braxton County Circuit Court with his attorney Thomas J. Drake to enter a plea pursuant to an agreement with Prosecuting Attorney McLaughlin. Hess pled Please turn to COURT page 3 “D EVOTED TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” www.bcn-news.com Grand Jury indicts eighteen The June term of the Braxton County Grand Jury convened last week under the supervision of Judge Richard A. Facemire. At the conclusion of the closed door session, eighteen individuals were indicted on a host of charges. Charles Hubert Robey and Haley Gene Stump, both of Sutton were indicted on charges of delivery of a controlled substance; hydrocodone and two counts each of conspiracy. Roby was also charged with two counts of delivery of marijuana. The incidents are alleged to have occurred in September 2008. Trooper First Class J. E. Kincaid of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police was the investigating officer. Harry Hinkel, IV of Gassaway and Randy Gaddy, Jr. of Sutton were both charged in conjunction with a theft in May 2010 that occurred at the Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department. The pair are alleged to have taken equipment from the stationhouse valued at $12,706.58. They were each charged with grand larceny, entering without breaking and two counts of conspiracy. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Braxton County Deputy Sheriff William Alderman. John Travis Sandy and Jimmy Lee Sandy, both of Rosedale were each charged with five drug related offenses stemming from an investigation began in September 2010 by Trooper First Class D. W. Burge of the Sutton Detachment. Both were charged with two counts of manufacturing a controlled substance; two counts of conspiracy; possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, with intent to deliver; attempting to operate a clandestine drug lab, and possession of pseudoephedrine to be used as a precursor to the manufacture of methamphetamine. Judy McIntyre of Sutton was indicted on three counts of delivery of Please turn to GRAND JURY page 3 Ramsey named to 1st Team All-State Three additional Lady Eagles softball team members honored All-State last week. Ramsey is only the second Braxton County High softball player to receive this honor. The other was Elizabeth Gibson, who graduated in 1999. Also acknowledged for their play this season wereTaylor Bragg and A l l i s o n Pritt——both of whom made Second Team— and Baylee Stewart, who received Special Honorable Mention. Coach Jerry Frame noted that R a m s e y “reads the ball off the bat really Braxton County centerfielder Charity well and has Ramsey was recently named to the State a good arm.” AA All-State Softball Team. He continBy Shirley Shuman CN Sports Editor Lady Eagles centerfielder Charity Ramsey, known for her nearly flawless play in the outfield, was named AA First Team ued to say, “After two steps, Charity is at full speed, and she can usually run down anything hit into center-field. She’s also a delight to coach.” Ramsey, who committed only three errors in 22 games, had a fielding percentage of 875. Off e n sively, s h e batted .299 a n d a c counted for 13 RBIs, t h e third Bragg highest on the team. She also led the team in scoring, with 23 runs and, along with Pritt, in hits. Both players had 23 hits in the 22 games. Ramsey recorded 18 stolen bases. Bragg, the Lady Eagles’ starting pitcher, faced 513 batters in 101 innings during the recently ended season. Her ERA was 0.62 in 20 games. At the plate, she hit .265 and led the team in doubles with five. Coach Frame, w h o noted that it i s “great for a pitcher Pritt in her sophomore year to make Second Team All-State,” referred to Bragg as “one of the best pitchers in our [LKC] conference.” First baseman Allison Pritt ended t h e seas o n with a .972 fieldi n g percenta g e Stewart a n d led the team with 90 Please turn to ALl-STATE page 3 Gassaway man arrested for attempted armed robbery A Gassaway man has been arrested for attempting to rob the Sutton GoMart. On June 6 a man identified as Shane Wayne Thompson of Deer Forest Apartments between Gassaway and Sutton entered the Sutton Go-Mart. He initially asked the clerk for an application and attempted to purchase beer. According to the criminal complaint, Thompson then pulled a knife from his pocket, pointed it at the clerk and told him to empty the cash register. The clerk refused and advised the assailant that he was calling police. Thompson left the building and walked toward the Bank of Gassaway branch where he apparently disposed of the knife. Thompson was found sitting on the sidewalk in front of the establishment when Troopers D.W. Burge and C.T. Speece of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police arrived. The defendant submitted to a portable breath test (PBT) where he registered a blood alcohol content of .177. When officers attempted to place Thompson under arrest, he refused to enter the police vehicle and forcibly pulled away from the officers. Thompson was charged with the attempted armed robbery and obstructing an officer. He was arraigned before Braxton County Magistrate Larry Clifton. Following that arraignment, the defendant was lodged in the Central Regional Jail in lieu bonds totaling $105,000. Braxton resident earns masters degree at prestigious New York University By Shirley Shuman From Braxton County High School to a degree from Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications may seem a long journey, but Braxton native Colin Thorn actually made it look easy. Thorn finished his academic journey as he received a Master’s degree in Public Relations on May 14. The journey really began before he entered high school as his parents, Rick and Midge Thorn, “started [him] off right.” He explained, “My success probably goes back to the way I was raised. My parents have always pushed the idea of trying our best, of always making what we do something we can be proud of.” He carried that lesson into high school, where he said he received the motivation to go into communication. “Two areas of my high-school education probably influenced me most,” he commented. “I found myself a member of the speech team, and I discovered that not only did I like speech competition, but I also had a talent for it. My coach pushed, I worked hard, and I was successful,” Thorn added. “In addition to interscholastic speech competition, the Advanced Communication class which I took further piqued my interest in patch, and “had fun” work- cal about going to a really school, but speaking and allowed me ing there. However, it was large to learn to communicate during his stint with the Newhouse seemed really more effectively in vari- paper that he decided print tight-knit, like a commuous areas, ranging from media was not for him. “I nity. Because of that feelsimple job interviews to wanted to use speech, too,” ing and the school’s interdeveloping ad campaigns,” he explained. The result national prestige, I deof this decision was his cided to go there. It was a he said. High-school journal- applying to ten public com- wise choice,” he said. Thorn earned his ism played an equally im- munications graduate degree at portant role in his enter- schools; he was accepted masters ing the communication. at all ten. Then, he noted, Newhouse in one-half the “I loved doing journalism “came the big decision.” time he would have spent work. I was a member of During spring break his at another school because the newspaper staff, and senior year at Marshall, the program begins in here, too, I was expected he visited three of the ten, early July and continues to produce perfect work. and he chose S.I. to August of the following Again, I enjoyed the chal- Newhouse at Syracuse year. The intensity of the lenge of trying for perfec- University. “”I was skepti- program “makes it very difficult betion along cause I had to with the opget done in 13 portunity to months what express my others do in creativity. two years,” Participation Thorn noted, in speech and adding, “ “I journalism have my dedefinitely ingree, but I am spired a destill working sire to work on the internin communiship,” he excation, and I plained. chose to go to Actually, Marshall Unifor Thorn, versity to major in journalgraduation day provided a ism.” A t three-fold experience. Marshall, Most imporThorn began tant, of as a printcourse, was journalism the degree major and did from one of well in that the three best area. He even communicagained an internship with Colin Thorn is looking to the future after receiving tions schools a local paper, his masters degree from one of the most in the counThen the Herald Dis- prestigious communications schools in the try. came his receiving the PR Certificate of Achievement “for a Public Relations Master’s degree student who demonstrates sustaining academic performance and exceptional promise in the field of Public Relations.” For Thorn, however, possibly the most exciting part of the convocation ceremony was the speech he delivered in the Carrier Dome to more than one thousand graduates and parents. The opportunity to speak during the convocation came through competition. Following the initial competition, Thorn and a fellow graduate tied for the opportunity. In a second competition, the Braxton native won. His speech, which he said included some entertaining features, contrasted with most “graduation” speeches in that he asked his classmates to “look back” and to “be proud” of what they had done. Part of his message, he said, was “It’s good; everyone’s going to say they’re proud of you. Most of all, you need to be proud of yourselves.” He explained that he asked the graduates to “note the things [they] had Please turn to THORN page 3 OPINION Page 2 Braxton Citizens’ News ● June 14, 2011 ● ● ● Editorials Letters Columns Our views • Your views • Their views As I See It Just look at this! A weekly photo of opinion in Braxton County... sometimes good and sometimes not so good. By Ed Given A special thank you from Head Start... Crowded out, again… Last week was the worst of several weeks when it comes to trying to fit everything in the paper. I have often said that putting together an issue is like working a puzzle… we are always trying to find the pieces that fit the holes we have. Recently, we have had way too many pieces and they simply don’t fit. Try as we have, and we really have, we have been unable to include all the items that have been submitted and many of those that we actually provide by our staff. If you missed this column last week you probably realize that I even had to forfeit my space for the better good. I guess my critics will say that it wasn’t much of a loss. I am sure there is at least one person in Sutton who is glad the circumstances developed. They probably would not have like the column that should have appeared last week. It is no longer timely so I will just keep those particular thoughts to myself for the time being. We still have some issues but for the most part I can see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding this space problem. I do need to apologize to Clint Ferguson who writes an outdoor column for us. One of the articles he submitted was no longer timely and we couldn’t run it. I assured him last week that we had things under control… well obviously, that wasn’t a totally accurate statement, since his column turned out to be too large to fit in the remaining space when I attempted to place it on a page today. I guess the good news is… there has been lots of news to report lately. We have done our best to cover as many things as we can. It’s hard with a small staff like ours, but we will keep plugging along as best we can. In the middle of a bad situation like these space issues, we can always expect computer gremlins to attack… and they have. That always makes things more interested. We are working on them. One in particular, our archive file on the esubscription website has been giving us fits for over a year. I am optimistic that we have a course of action now and a remedy should be coming in the next few weeks. At least I hope so. The gremlins are not just confined to the office. We had been working feverously for several weeks to make the necessary repairs on our old boat to get it in the water. It’s a 1967 model so there is always something to do. Year before last my buddy Robin Parker decided that we needed a drain plug in the middle of the boat. It was a good idea. This particular type of boat traps water in the hull below the floor and there is no way for it to escape. Robin was so nice, he actually installed the through-the-hull fitting for us. It worked great all last season. Well this year, as we were readying the boat, several unexpected things went wrong. The coating we hoped to put on the top didn’t work out due to scheduling problems with the supplier so at the last minute we had to go to plan B. Both batteries were bad and had to ultimately be replaced. I decided to put the boat in the water then deal with the issues. So, on Memorial Day weekend we launched the ole girl. All seemed well until approximately two hours later. I went to the house to get more tools and take a quick shower. As I was emerging from the shower, Please turn to AS I SEE IT on page 3 Read the Citizens’ News on the World Wide Web www.bcn-news.com Braxton Citizens’ NEWS PUBLISHER/EDITOR Ed Given From our readers Dear Editor Our Head Start Policy Council appointed a group of its members to serve on the Committee to Increase Volunteer Hours. They decided to have a Silent Auction/Auction again at the end of this school year. It was planned for June 6th at the Board of Education. After reviewing our Flight 1549 Aircraft towed through Braxton County - Courtesy of Fernando Rodriguez guidelines and spending On January 15, 2009, US Airways at the Carolinas Aviation Museum many hours collecting (CAM) at Charlotte Douglas InternaFlight 1549 departed New York City’s items from local area LaGuardia airport headed for Charlotte, tional Airport, the original intended businesses, we were North Carolina when it was hit by a flock destination of Flight 1549. “CAM plans ready. We even had our to display the aircraft, fully assembled, of Canadian Geese shortly after takeoff, Parent Bucks ready to exin the same configuration it was in sustaining serious engine damage. change with the parents The aircraft, an Airbus A320-214, when it was pulled from the water.” that attended for the time J. Supor & Sons Trucking and unable to make it back to the airport, they had spent participatlanded in the Hudson River, just north- Rigging Co., a Kearney New Jersey ing in our program. based trucking company, was issued east of the George Washington Bridge Everyone seemed to in what has been heralded as “the most a permit by the West Virginia Public have a good time and no successful ditching in aviation history.” Service Commission for a 194,000 lbs one went home with their weight limit to transfer the plane. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, 57, a former fighter pilot, The load measured 175 feet in length hands empty. We hope to continue having our Siand was flanked front and rear by safety expert, and glider pilot was in lent as well as Live Aucnumerous escort vehicles. control of the plane and realized the tion yearly to encourage Spectators lined I-79 cheering sensational ditching with no loss of more parents to work with and holding up American flags and lives and only two serious and three us in the future. minor injuries. All 155 occupants were signs, including a large number of We want to thank students from Braxton County High safely evacuated from the plane. our committee members School and Braxton County Middle The airplane, also known as “Miracle on the Hudson” left its hangar School. The viewing was described by for their help. They are: Linda Burkhammer, Amthe spectators as “a humbling and in New Jersey on Monday, June 6, ber Dennison, Shanna emotional experience. passed through Sutton via I-79 on Erdman, Cathy George, We feel very fortunate to have Wednesday, and it is scheduled to reach shared in this significantly historical Amy Glover, Tina Hopkins, Charlotte, North Carolina by Friday, Leah Nicholson, and Dawn June 10th, where it will be on exhibition event. Nottingham. We also want to give a special thanks to Terry VanKirk for serving as our Auctioneer. The following contributors need applauded, as well. They generously donated items By Lola B. Given that they knew would be appreciated and truly helped to make this event a success. They are: American Country Collecaffected cattle to rear their heads up As the years fly by I recall that tion, Sutton; Argenio’s, much of my life was in a quieter mode. to wash their mouths out with some Burnsville; Artsquest, kind of medication. Cherry was not One adjusted to the weather without happy and I would go in the house so as Bethlehem, PA; Bank of the upheaval of strong storms. Either Gassaway; Berry Chapel we didn’t have them or there was no TV to not have to view her unhappy treatUnited Methodist Church, ment. Fortunately the medication news to show the homes blown away Heaters; Pearl Blake; Braxcured the problem and we were happy and the lives lost. ton Citizens’ News; Braxton when fall came and the rains started I well remember the drought in Democrat; Sutton; Braxton so that the pasture recovered fair. the 1930’s. We were aware of the dust This year we have gotten rain for Coin Laundry, Sutton; bowl in the west and for weeks we had Braxton Farm Supply, humans and animals for which we no rain either. We lived on a farm Gassaway; Braxton Motor, are very thankful. Tornadoes have between Widen and Dille. The pasture Inc.; Burnsville Auto Parts/ was damaged so bad that the mouths of plagued the mid west destroying homes and properties and many lives. NAPA; Camden Park, Hunour milk cows became raw. One of our tington; City National Being one who has a healthy respect cows named Cherry was my favorite. I for wind, lightening and thunder, I was eight or nine years old and was so Please turn to LETTERS upset when they put a rope around the hibernate when a storm comes. on page 3 Lola's World News And Views A quieter time of my life... News from our Capitol by Delegate Brent Boggs Last week was one of the busiest for me in quite a while, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER as I managed to work all week ADVERTISING MANAGER on the railroad; make several Allison Given legislative meetings at various SPORTS EDITOR locations around the state and Shirley Shuman also spend time during the day at the Capitol. Many miles and REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Erica Whitney too much coffee. Despite the hectic schedule, it was a proOFFICE MANAGEMENT ductive week in preparations Jeanine Given for June interim meetings early CIRCULATION this week in Charleston. Virginia Carr While the interim schedPRINTING ule was completed too late for Mike McElwain publication, the list of study top(SSN 393130) ics for 2011 was released earlier by Speaker Thompson and A Weekly Publication Senate President Established February 9, 1976 acting Kessler. As the list is quite P.O. Box 516 / 501 Main Street lengthy, here is a partial list of Sutton, West Virginia 26601 topics. I will include the reE-mail: quality@rtol.net mainder in the coming weeks. (304)765-5193 Joint Commission on Economic Entered as periodic rate at the Development Sutton, WV Post Office • Feasibility study for a proposed Postmaster: multi-county ATV trail system Send address change to: in Central West Virginia Braxton Citizens’ News P.O. • Feasibility of an energy efficiency resource standard for Box 516, Sutton, WV 26601 West Virginia Subscription rates: $17.50 in county, $25.50 in • Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountstate, $41.00 out-of-state ability E-subscription, $20.00 • Study teacher salaries and school levies • An audit of the efficiency of the expenditure of public education dollars • Annual professional personnel evaluations • Joint Standing Committee on Education • Creating WVU-Tech Revitalization Project • Study methods of making WESTEST2 results count as part of students’ grades • Study to determine alternative certification paths for teachers and principals • Study to determine value of professional career ladder program for teachers tied to student growth formula • Study implementation of 10 elements of digital learning and State Board of Education’s Middle School Global 21 initiative • Study on the educational and communication barriers facing children in West Virginia who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families • Study regarding the various learning disabilities that affect many students in West Virginia Study on the measures available to schools to address poor attendance • Study on retaining in West Vir- ginia additional practicing health care professionals Study on methods to help instill within students the importance of performing to the best of their ability on the state summative assessment • Study on the acquisition of pre-owned computers for refurbishing for use by students • Study on mandatory recycling in public schools Joint Standing Committee on Finance • Dedicating portion of coal severance tax to county of origin • Relating to post-employment benefits generally • Study advisability of establishing Economic Diversification Permanent Fund using mineral severance taxes Study whether state should increase funding to Matching Advertising Partnership Program Requesting study on creation of • Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance • Requesting study funding of fairs and festivals • Use of tobacco taxes for research • General revenue funding of community and technical colleges • Broad study of budgeting, including budget formats, approached, processes, procedures and controls • Raising the pay of state mine inspectors to federal levels • Study the feasibility of increasing the allowable tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment for certi- fied historic structures in this state • Funding Issues Regarding Marcellus Shale • Telecommunications Taxes • Tax Issues Generally • State Police - Civilian Personnel • State and Local Financing Issues Generally • Study on the property tax base Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization • Study utility services • Scope of practice of health care professions • Creation of Fiscal and Policy • Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance • Implementation of procedures by DEP relating to environmental sampling Study regulating pawnbrokers Study of the independence of the Office of Environmental Advocate • Study regarding Licensed Professional Counselors being reimbursed through Medicaid • Study of the authority of participating municipalities in the municipal home rule pilot projects to propose plan amendments • Volunteer Fire Departments Long Term Viability and Recruitment Joint Committee on Health • Study impacts of cost sharing, coinsurance and specialty tier pricing for prescription medications. • Authorize study of rate review Please turn to CAPITOL page 3 Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV COURT continued from page 1 guilty to the offense of burglary. The State agreed to dismiss the remaining counts included in the indictment. Further, Hess agreed to pay restitution to all victims in the matter and to fully cooperate with law enforcement officers in the investigation of all other criminal activity of which he has any knowledge. The State agreed to recommend that any period of incarceration imposed at sentencing run concurrent with that imposed in a Nicholas County case where the defendant pled guilty to two counts of daytime burglary. Judge Facemire accepted the plea and set sentencing for July 8 at 11:00 p.m. Hess was remanded back to the custody of the CRJ to await sentencing. In May, Casey Gregory appeared before the Court with his attorney Daniel Grindo. Gregory entered a plea of guilty to the offense of unlawful assault, a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. The State agreed to dismiss the remaining charges against Gregory. Judge Facemire ordered a pre-sentence investigation be conducted by the Probation Department of the 14th Judicial Circuit and set sentencing for July 11 at 11:15 a.m. GRAND JURY continued from page 1 a controlled substance: hydrocodone. The incidents occurred on November, 2009. Sgt. A. J. Shingler of the Sutton Detachment of the State Police was the investigating officer. Eden Blake Wilson of Napier and Megan Stump were indicted on charges related to theft from a private residence near Sutton in May 2010. Wilson was charged with burglary, petit larceny, conspiracy and grand larceny. Stump faces 2 counts of burglary, petit larceny, conspiracy, grand larceny, possession of a controlled substance and five counts each of forgery and uttering. The crime was investigated by Trooper Burge and Cpl. M. R. Yost of the Sutton Detachment. Robbie Edward Brown of Frametown was indicted on charges of manufacturing a controlled substance: marijuana and possession of that substance with the intent to deliver. The charges stem from an October 2010 investigation by Trooper C. T. Speece. Paul O’Malley of Exchange was charged with 3rd offense, driving under the influence. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Braxton County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron James. A four count, drug related indictment was returned against Charles Edward Dennison of Sutton. He was charged with two counts of deliver of a controlled substance: marijuana; possession of a controlled substance: oxycodone, with the intent to delivery and conspiracy. Troopers Kincaid and Speece investigated the incident. Steven Harold Evans of Sutton was indicted on five charges stemming from a June 2008 incident. Trooper Kincaid and Trooper L. D. Mohr presented the case to the Grand Jury. Evans was charged with five counts of delivery of a controlled substance: marijuana; two counts of conspiracy; deliver of hydrocodone, possession of hydrocodone with the intent to deliver and possession of alprazolam with the intent to deliver. Christopher Alton of Duck was indicted for delivery of a controlled sub- stance: oxycodone. The incident, investigated by Trooper L. D. Mohr is alleged to have occurred in January 2010. Trooper Mohr also presented the case against Pauline Shaw of Sutton. She was indicted for possession of oxycodone with the intent to deliver and possession of hydrocodone with the intent to deliver. The incidents occurred in August 2010. Christopher John Jenkins was indicted for attempting to possess a controlled substance on the grounds of a jail, and two counts of conspiracy. According to investigating officer, Deputy Jacob Dennison of the Sheriff’s Department, Jenkins attempted to have a female acquaintance bring marijuana to him while he was incarcerated in the Central Regional Jail in October and November 2010. Deborah Ann Brady of Sutton was indicted on seven drug related counts. She is charged with three counts of deliver of marijuana, one count of delivery of hydrocodone and three counts of conspiracy. The charges stem from a June 2008 investigation headed by Trooper Kincaid. William Dale Freeman of Little Birch was charged with delivery of a controlled substance: marijuana and conspiracy. The incidents occurred in October 2008. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Trooper Kincaid. Jerry Lynn Cutlip, Jr. of Sutton was charged with three counts of delivery of oxycodone and one count of delivery of hydrocodone. The case was investigated by Trooper Kincaid and Sgt. Shingler. Editor’s Note: The return of an indictment by a Grand Jury indicates that a person has been charged formally by the State with the commission of a crime or crimes. It is an accusation. The U.S. Constitution provides that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by the State. Upon entering a plea of innocent, person accused of a crime are entitled to a trial by a jury of their peers. The guilt or innocence of the accused is determined by a Petit jury, not by means of an indictment b y a Grand Jury. THORN continued from page 1 learned….endurance, tolerance, friendship, and pride” among others. “I wanted to remind them that we have the right to be proud of what we have accomplished,” he added. One might expect this young man, after five highly successful years of college, to spend the summer relaxing and reveling in his accomplishments. That, however, will not be the case. Yesterday, Thorn began work for Lockheed-Martin, the global defense contractor. His position is in Information Systems and Global Solutions, and his first rotation is in Philadelphia. In this position, Thorn will head “all of the internal communication, creating and distributing that communication.” Lockheed also has, Thorn noted, a Diversity of Inclusion program, and he will be “organizing and supervising” in that area. One of 40 applicants from Syracuse for positions at Lockheed-Martin, Thorn was selected to go to Washington, D.C., for an interview. There, competing against individuals from all over the United States, he and two others were selected by the company. In his work for Lockheed-Martin, Colin Thorn will be traveling all over the world. No matter where he travels or how successful he becomes, however, those who know him well can rest assured that this young man readily acknowledges where his career began— and he’s proud of ALL-STATE continued from page 1 putouts. Like Ramsey, she committed only three errors in 22 games. A definite threat at the plate, Pritt, who was First Team All-Little Kanawha Conference this year, carried the highest batting average on the team at .348 and scored 21 runs. Of her selection to the All-State Second Team, her coach said, “Allie is quick and smart. She’s one of the best first base-man in the state.” Baylee Stewart, the Lady Eagles’ second baseman, hit eight home-runs and recorded 21 RBIs to lead the team. Her season batting average was .338. Defensively, Stewart had 60 putouts and ended the season with a .934 fielding percentage. Coach Frame called Baylee “a great infielder” and noted that she is also only a sophomore. Of the four players selected for All-State honors on the three levels, their coach pointed out, “All four of these girls were only sophomores this season, but they communicate really well. Because they have played together for years, they can read each other.” Although Coach Frame didn’t, he could have added: And they will be back… because they, along with most of the state-tournament team, were underclassmen. CAPITOL continued from page 2 process established by Health Care Authority. • Study need for legislation regarding negative costs resulting from prescription medication abuse. • Conduct a study on the possible need to regulate the rental network PPO market. • Issues related to requiring direct payment by health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to out-of-network health care providers. • Other study topics can be requested by the committee co-chairs for approval to the Acting Senate President and House Speaker during June Interim Meetings. Finally, a sad note to report. While at the Capitol last week, a staff member caught me as I was heading out the door to deliver some devastating news. My good friend and colleague, Delegate Larry Border, had suffered a massive stroke. Early the next morning, Larry passed away, surrounded by his wife, Anna and their children. Jean and I joined with a large contingent of members and spouses of the House for his services Saturday in Vienna. A pharmacist in his everyday job, Larry’s district included Wirt County and part of Wood County. As Minority Whip, with over twenty years of legislative service, his impact was great. He rarely spoke on the floor, choosing to conduct most of his work behind the scenes. When he did take to the floor, people listened. He was an outstanding legislator and devoted more time to helping new members – regardless of political party – than any other legislator I’ve ever know. Faith and family were at the top of his priority list. Larry and Anna have been friends with Jean and me since my first day in the Legislature nearly sixteen years ago. He was a good man and a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anna, his children, grandchildren and his parents. Please contact or send inquiries and requests to the Capitol Office at: Building 1, Room 226-M, Charleston, WV 25305. Or, call the Capitol office at 340-3220; my Assistant to the Majority Leader, Tom Bennett at 340-3262; or Ms. Jennifer Underwood at 340-3942; or fax to 3403213. If you have an interest in any particular bill or issue, please let me know. For those with Internet access, my email address is: Brent.Boggs@WVhouse.gov You also may obtain additional legislative information, including the copies of bills, conference reports, daily summaries, interim highlights, and other information from the Legislature’s web site at www.legis.state.wv.us. If you write or leave a message, please remember to include your phone number with your inquiry and any details you can provide. Additional information, including agency links and state government phone directory may be found at www.wv.gov and on the Facebook site of the West Virginia Legislature. Remember to thank a veteran for their service to our nation and continue to remember our troops at home and abroad - and keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers. Until next week – take care. AS I SEE IT continued from page 2 the phone rang. On the other end was a semi-panicked person telling me they just got a report that my boat was sinking. Of course any readers who have a boat probably have already figured out that… yes, I left the plug out. By the time I got to the lake, all was well. My friend, Doug Martin, had found the problem and literally put his finger in the hole until a large portable bilge pump was retrieved from the marina. There was not any real damage, except to my ego. However, it certainly made for good conservation and some continued ribbing from my fellow dock neighbors. LETTERS continued from page 2 Bank; Controlled Excentrics, Sutton; Dairy Queen, Gassaway; D & D Pawn and Bait Shop, Sutton; Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN; Ducky’s Place & Restaurant, Heaters; Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, Elkins; Family Furniture Center, Gassaway; Fast Lane Automotive, Burnsville; Fisher Auto Parts Sutton; Flatwoods Farmer’s Market, Sutton; Flatwoods, Inc,; Hazel Fleming; Judy Floyd, Little; Patricia Fussel; Glenville State College, Glenville; Granny’s Kitchen, Frametown; Hair Studio, Sutton; Harts Pro Hardware, Gassaway; Haru Tech, Sutton; Hometown Events, Sutton; Tina Hopkins; Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc., Huntington; Huntington Museum of Arts; Image Maker Beauty Salon, Gassaway; Jerry’s Sporting Goods, Sutton; John’s Dept. Store, Gassaway; KFC/Taco Bell of Sutton; Krogers, Gassaway; Legg’s Beauty Salon, Gassaway; Little General Stores, Inc.; Lost Road Candles, Sutton; Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, Cross Lanes: Master Pet’s, Gassaway; Masterpiece Crystal, Jane Lew; Mattress Mart, Summersville; Howie McCormick Photography, Gassaway; McDonald’s, Sutton; Mid City Plaza Videos, Gassaway; Needle Basket, Sutton; Paper Factory, Sutton; Cindy Pendry; Pittsburg Pirates, Pittsburg, PA; Pizza Hut, Gassaway; p.j. berry’s, Sutton; Pletcher Motors, Inc., Gassaway; Radar’s Hair Care, Gassaway; Red Rooster Café, Gassaway; Rexroad Supply Co., Gassaway; Shoney’s, Sutton; Skidmore Development, Sutton; Sports Connection, Gassaway; State Farm Insurance, Gassaway; Stonewall Resort, Roanake; Summit Media Radio, Sutton; Sutton Feed & June 14, 2011 Page 3 Hardware, Sutton; Sutton Floral and Gifts, Sutton; The Villa, Sutton; Theatre West Virginia, Beckley; True Value, Gassaway; WalMart, Weston; Wheeling Nailers Hockey, Wheeling; Wild Vine & Spirits, Sutton; Winter Place Ski Resort, Flat Top; West Virginia Power, Charleston, and the 79er Restaurant, Burnsville. Donna Baker Parent Involvement Braxton Head Start Budget, vehicles, repairs topics of Commission meeting The Prosecuting Attorney’s budget, a new vehicle for the Sheriff and repairs for the EMS system dominated the June 3 meeting of the Braxton County Commission. Sheriff George Keener was the first to address the Commission. He and Deputy Jacob Dennison gave the Commission two bids for a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. They recommended the lowest bid of $30,800 from Mid-State Chevrolet. Commissioner Gary Ellyson questioned why the department needed another 4 wheel drive vehicle which uses substantially more gasoline than a 2 wheel drive version. “The county spent $7,000 last month on gasoline. That’s substantially more than we budgeted,” Ellyson explained. The Commission asked the Sheriff to look into leasing programs. Following the discussion, Gary Ellyson made a motion to authorize the purchase. Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Hamon McLaughlin told the Commission that her budget was short approximately $8,000 in her insurance line item. She explained that the Commission didn’t sufficiently fund the expense and that was the only area of her budget that she lacked funding to finish the year. The Commission informed McLaughlin that they would look at the item and some other areas of the county budget that needed revision. Later in the meeting, Terry Frame introduced action to supplement the Prosecuting Attorney’s budget in the amount of $11,100 (the amount calculated as necessary to meet insurance expenses through June 30,) from the county’s general fund. Mike Baker, EMS/91-1 Director presented bids for a new motor for one of the County’s ambulances. The Commission questioned the cost and tabled action on the request after asking Baker to provide additional information and/or alternatives. Baker explained that a portion of the air-conditioning unit at the new EMS/9-1-1 complex on Days Drive had failed. He presented estimates of repair. The low bid, from Steve Reynolds of General Appliance LLC was for $2,300. Gary Ellyson introduced a motion to proceed with the repairs. Baker also told the Commissioners that he had researched the issue brought up at a previous meeting by residents in the Kenners Ridge area. He stated that mapping had not been completed in that area, but would be in the near future, which should address the concerns of those who appeared at the previous meeting. In other action, a motion by Terry Frame authorized the probate appointments for the month of April to be approved as presented. It was also Frame that made a motion to approve the applications of correction of erroneous assessment for: Timothy & Janine Jarrell, Richard & Tiffany Godfrey, and Robert King. The same motion approved the exoneration request of Richard L. Drake and Phyllis Moore. The Commission approved the consolidation of contiguous tracks of land for tax purposes for Fred L. & Brenda Slaughter. Three purchase orders were approved on a motion by Terry Frame, They authorized the Sheriffs department to purchase IBM hardware, software and maintenance from Software Systems in the amount of $3,404.36; Furniture for the new 91-1 center in the amount of $22,792.00 and $2,344.50 for the Director’s office from Wright Line. A recapitulation of delinquent personal property and real estate taxes for the year 2010 was approved. The Commission reviewed a request from the Braxton County Health Department to reappoint Glendon Jones to the Health Board. Terry Frame made a motion advertise the vacancy to see if there was additional public interest. On separate motions by Gary Ellyson, Lily Wood Lane was approved as the name of a private road; Dove Lane and Holley Hollow were placed on the customary two week public comment period. Terry Frame’s motion authorized the appointment of Timothy Sizemore to the County Civil Service Board as requested by the Deputies. The Commission agreed to have the clerk submit the necessary figures to the State Insurance Pool to allow for a premium quote on county properties. The Commission authorized County Clerk Susan Lunceford to use the county credit card for expenses associated with she and members of her staff’s attendance at the Annual County Clerk’s meetings. The bond renewal for the County Commission and the Sheriff’s Department were approved on a motion by Terry Frame. Following a brief discussion, the Commission officially reduced the members of the Braxton County Building Commission from five members to three. Terry Frame made a motion to authorize a budget revision of $70,000. The funds will come from the County Commission’ budget and be moved to county elections. Following a review the invoices for the County and EMS as well as the minutes of the May 20 Commission meeting, they were approved as presented. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:29. The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Commission will be on June 17 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Petting Zoo Tour to visit area Foodlands The Great American Petting Zoo has expanded they very successful tour of West Virginia. This year the Zoo Tour will include Craigsville, Elk River and Grantsville Foodland stores. This is the nation’s cleanest and finest traveling petting zoo where children of all ages can go into the zoo and cuddle, pet and fee up to 30 animals. Admission is free with any purchase from a participat- ing grocer. The Zoo originates in Oregon. The West Virginia Tour is the only one east of the Mississippi. This is the 20 th year for the WV event The Zoo will be at the Craigsville Foodland on Sunday, June 19, Elk River Foodland in Gassaway on Monday, June 20 and at Granstville Foodland on Tuesday June 21. Page 4 June 14, 2011 With Deepest Sympathy Citizens’ NEWS OBITUARIES Stella Cathern Young Stella Cathern Cogar Young, 87, of Flatwoods died peacefully at home June 2, 2011 Born October 19, 1923 on Browns Mountain in Webster County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob B. Cogar and Martha “Pet” A. Fisher Cogar. Stella was a lifelong cook and homemaker known for her hospitality, wit and the loving care of the people around her. She enjoyed her family and friends, fishing, camping and reading. Stella was part of the “Greatest Generation” and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack P. Young in 1984 and sisters, Tressie Rogers Gibson, Rosie Cogar Jordan, Becky Cogar Wimer Brown, Gay Cogar Robinson, Garnet Cogar Garrettson; brothers, Morgan Cogar, Delbert Cogar, Bernard Cogar, Roscoe “Jeff” Cogar, Walter Cogar and David Cogar. Surviving children are Deanna “Midge” White, Gary “Bud” Cowger (Doris Cowger) and Roy Cowger (Diane Keener); stepchildren, Connie Young, Sheila Young and Jack Jr. Young; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. There will be no service or visitation. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. Kayden Richard McCraw Kayden Richard McCraw, infant son of Bobby Ray and Kassandra Denise McCraw of Summersville, died June 5, 2011. He was born April 26, 2011. In addition to his parents he is also survived by sisters, Trinity Nichole McCraw and Ayla Marie McCraw both at home; paternal grandfather, Ronnie David McCraw of Gassaway, paternal great grandfather, Fred McCraw of Gassaway; maternal grandmother, Bonnie Gassaway Alumni Dinner Saturday, July 2, 2011 5:00 pm Days Hotel, Flatwoods, WV Reservation $22.00 Due by June 20th After June 23rd $25.00 Send to Betty Jackson Box 44, Little Birch, WV 26629 Full Name ______________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________ Class Year ________ Guest Name _______________________ White of Wooster, OH; maternal great grandparents, Richard and Ina Armentrout of Summersville; uncle, Wesley “Bubba” White Jr. of Cowen. Service was 11 a.m. Friday, June 10 at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Raejean Barnette officiating. Burial was in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com. June L. Hoover June L. Whytsell Hoover, 80, of Birch River, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2011 at Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 9, 1930 in Braxton County, WV to the late Ricie and Nannie Long Whytsell. She was a member of the Birch River Baptist Church and a Homemaker She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Rev. Bert “Junior” Hoover, sons; Ferrell and Danny Hoover, daughter; Sheryl Hoover Mullins, and grandson; Eric Hoover. June is survived by her son; Lonnie Hoover and wife Brenda of Poca, WV, daughter Sheila Greene and husband Jim of Summersville, brother; Gene Whytsell of Akron, OH. grandchildren; Jason Hoover, Joe Greene and wife Jamie, Wendy Greene, Amanda Williams and husband Gary, great-grandchildren; Isaac Lewis Rebecca Lewis, Todd Hoover, Eric, Lucas, and Maddie Greene, and Noah Williams and many special relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at GreeneRobertson Funeral Home, Sutton on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 11:00am with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial followed in the Cox Cemetery, Birch River, WV. Friends called at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8pm. Family request donations made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society River Walk Corp. Center Suite 441, 333 E. Carson Street Pittsburgh. PA. 15219. Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, WV is humbled to serve the Hoover family. Online condolences can be sent to:greenerobertsonfuneralhome.com Jacob A. Minnich Jacob A. Minnich, 27, of Braxton County, died June 7, 2011 as the result of an auto accident. He was born March 28, 1984. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Davis Minnich; brother, Lucas Gibson; grandfathers, Richard Minnich and Jack Davis. He is survived byformer wife and close friend Tara, son, Brayden Minnich; father, Tracy Minnich; brother, Andrew Minnich; sisters, Mandy Brown (Travis) and Maggie Gardner; grandmothers, Marjorie Davis and Kathryn Minnich; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June11, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Gassaway, with Father Matheus Ro, SVD as cel- Braxton County, WV ebrant. Interment was in the Mt. Olive Church Cemetery, Strange Creek. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, where a rosary service was held at 6 p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com. former Duck Creek Baptist Church, Servia, WV, which his grandfather, John E. Hall, had helped to establish. In later years, he became a member of Elk River Missionary Baptist Church, Frametown, WV, which his grandfather had also helped to establish. Roy was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was also known in his community as a helpful Roy Bland Hall neighbor and a loyal Roy Bland Hall, 84, friend. of Duck, WV went home Survivors include to be with the Lord on his loving and devoted June 9, wife of 62 years, Rosalie 2011. He Virginia Dawson Hall; two p a s s e d daughters, Shirley Slack away at and husband, Paul of Berhome sur- keley Springs, WV, Janet r o u n d e d Bowling and husband, Ed by the of Princeton, WV; one son, family he Ronald R. Hall of Sutton, loved and WV; seven grandchildren, who loved Angie Slack of Berkeley him. Springs, WV, Ryan Slack Born on September and wife, Tracie of Berke7, 1926 at Servia, ley Springs, WV, Sarah WV, he was a son Morton and husband, of the late Oscar Eddie of Kannapolis, NC, Jenkins Hall and S u s i e G o o d n i t e a n d Minnie Elizabeth h u s b a n d , J u s t i n o f Keener Hall. Mebane, NC, Nathan Roy lived and Hall and wife, Angel of worked most of his life in Ashland, KY, Ron E. Hall the Braxton County area. a n d J o d i W a r d o f Among other endeavors, R o n c e v e r t e , W V a n d he was a professional Joshua Hall of Sutton, carpenter, master elec- WV; one great grandson, trician, founder and Trevor Davis and twin original owner of Hall’s great grandsons on the Kitchens in Duck, and way. bus driver for 18 years in Survivors also inthe Braxton County clude several sisters-inSchool system. law and brothers-in-law While serving with and many beloved nieces the U.S. Army 40th Infan- and nephews. try Division in the PhilIn addition to his parippines during World War ents, Roy was preceded in II, Roy received the Pa- death by three sisters, cific-Asiatic Campaign Ermal Hayes, Geraldine Medal with Bronze Star, Ramsey and Aileen the Philippine Liberation Forshee; four brothers, Medal with Bronze Star, Lertie S, Hall, Odbert Hall, the Army Occupation of Ruffner Hall and Norman Japan Medal, the Army Hall. Sharpshooter Badge with Service was 2 p.m. Rifle Bar, the Army Good Sunday, June 12 at RichConduct Medal, the World ard M. Roach Funeral War II Victory Medal and Home, Gassaway with the Honorable Service Rev. J.R. Mullins officiatPin. ing. Burial with military From his youth, Roy rites was in the Hall Cemwas a member of the etery, Servia. Friends called two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Stories from the Braxton Dog Tales: County Animal Shelter The shelter is full. Our rescue van became mechanically non-functional several weeks ago, and we have not been able to transport dogs to out-ofstate rescue organizations. We are urgently looking for placement for the many great dogs of all breeds and sizes that are presently being housed. To give everyone a chance to meet them, the shelter is now open every Sunday from 10AM- 3 PM!! We need people who are willing to open their hearts and their homes to these loving and deserving animals. The stories that appear here are a few of our adoptable pets. Come by the shelter to meet them Mon-Fri 12-3 , Sat. 10-3, and Sunday 10-3. Please call the shelter for additional information at 765-2200 . Check out our entire list of animals online at petfinder.com by entering a search for “dogs” at Sutton, WV or entering the zip code 26601. AMMO: Ammo is a 6 week old beagle/Jack Russell mix pup that arrived at the shelter from an owner that could not provide for his care. . He is obviously missing his mother and other siblings, as he cries for attention. However, he loves to be held and cuddled. He appears very healthy, and he is definitely very active. He has been wormed and received his first puppy shot His current weight is 3#. Please refer to shelter #6- 11-D025 BUTTERCUP and CHLOE: Buttercup and Chloe are two of four dogs turned in by an owner who is moving and unable to take the dogs with her. Buttercup is 4 years old, and is the mother of Chloe, who is 3. Both are spayed, good with kids and other animals. They are beagle mixes, very friendly, and anxious to have a home of their own. Please refer to shelter #6-11JASPER, VALEN- D022 and D023 TINE, SALLY: It isn’t very often that an entire family of dogs arrive at the shelter together. In this case, the mother (Valentine), the father (Jasper), and the 3 pups (Striker, Sally, and Banjo) were turned in by an owner that was no longer able to DIXIE: Dixie is a provide for their care. v e r y sweet young Two of the pups have been m i x b r e e d t h a t w a s adopted. Father Jasper turned in by an owner is a 3 year old corgi mix. that recognized that he Mother, Valentine, is a 3 did not have adequate year old terrier mix. The r o o m i n h i s y a r d t o pups are 12 weeks old. meet her energy needs. Everyone is in good health She has been an indoor and ready for independent dog, and is housebroadoption Parent’s weight ken and up to date with is 25-30#. The pups cur- her shots. However, rently weigh between 12- she would like to be out15#. Please refer to shel- d o o r s e n j o y i n g t h e s e ter #6-11-D006 beautiful summer days, preferably with someone that will either take her for walks or has an enclosed or secure yard. She is a petite dog, and weighs about 30#. Dixie is one year old, so she has a lot of life and love left to give. Please refer to shelter #6-11D012 Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV COMMUNITY C ALENDAR Senior Menu: Braxton County Nutrition Program is funded through the Bureau of Senior Services utilizing III C Federal and State Funds and donations from the public. Meals are served daily from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Braxton County Senior Center at 33 Senior Center Drive in Sutton, WV. There is no discrimination in the services sponsored by the Senior Citizens Center Inc., regardless of race, creed, sex, handicap or national origin. Menu for the week of June 15 through June 21: Wednesday (15): Ham Sandwich, Lettuce/ Pickle, Baked Beans, Vanilla Ice Cream/Blueberries Thursday (16): Father’s Day Meal Meat Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Fruit/Roll Friday (17): Breakfast Bake w/ Cheese, Hash Brown Potatoes, Warm Spicy Apples, Biscuit, Apple/ Cranberry Juice Monday (20): West Virginia Day Holiday Closed Tuesday (21): Tuna Salad on Croissant Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Cheese Stick, Fruit Crisp BCSS serves milk and butter with each meal. All menus are subject to change based on vendor/ food availability. ••••••••••••••••••••• GHS 55th Year Reunion: The Gassaway High School class of 1956 will be having their 55th year reunion on July 2, 2011. It will be a brunch at the Red Rooster Cafe in Gassaway (downstairs). If you haven’t already confirmed your reservation, please call Carolyn Patrick 304-364-8296. Please join us to share memories and make more!! ••••••••••••••••••••• Dessie Grade School Reunion: The Dessie Grade School reunion will be held on August 6, 2011 on the grounds of the Dessie Baptist Church. Please come out and join us. We meet beginning after 10 AM until......whatever time we, Coffman Insurance Services, Inc. P.O. Box 450 Birch River, WV 26610 WV Insurance Company offering Homeowners Policies, Mobile Homes, Modulars, Sectionals, Farm & Business Insurance. For Rates or an Appointment Call 1-800-649-8995 Terry K. Coffman being old timers, wear down from laughing and talking!! Come join us. Any questions, call Carolyn Patrick at 304-364-8296. ••••••••••••••••••••• BCHS Class of 1976: The BCHS Class of 1976 will be having their 35th High School Reunion, September 17, 2011 from 511 PM at the Days Hotel in Flatwoods, WV. We do not have a mailing address, phone number or e-mail for the following graduates: Rose Marie Abott, Terri Sue Belcher, Twila Belknap Canfield, Deborah Ann Boggs, Michael A. Boggs, Debra Carpenter Burgess, Janet E. Carter, Steven E. Conner, Michael S. Cowger, Janet L Duquette, Leonard A. Fisher, Pam Griffin Gazitano, Lowell T. Groves, Vicki L. Hall, Delmas R. Harper, Cynthia Hoag Riffle, Johnny R. James, Roger D. Jarrell, Sandra Johnson Jones, Michael E. Luzader, Kitty Young Metz, Montgomery C. Napier, Deborah Paintiff Cummings, Cynthia Prim, Roy T. Riffle, John Mark Rollyson, Nancy J. Rose, Douglas A. Siebert, Brad H. Sims, Cheryl Steele Duely, Carolyn L. Stout, Daniel R. Waldheim, Kay White Wyatt, Darlene Williams Longoria, and David R. Workman. If you can help us with any information concerning the above graduates please contact: Jim Frame (304) 364 2341, jrframeii@yahoo.com, Susie Hardway (304) 3645 4 7 9 , s w a z / wv@frontier.com, Rick Huffman (304) 853-2374, Jimmy Singleton (304) 6696767, Donna Steele Stout (304) 765-5656, dstout6@frontier.com. ••••••••••••••••••••• Vacation Bible School: Come dig the fun at Old German Community Church on Chapel Road, Gassaway. Treasure Quest: Pursuing the Riches of Christ will be on June 25th from 10 am – 5pm. Seek the treasure that will last forever. For more information call 304-364-9061. ••••••••••••••••••••• Vendors Needed for Mountain Lakes Festival: Mountain Lakes Festival & Sutton Dam Celebration event will be held July 22-24th. The festival is accepting applications from vendors to set up July 23rd at the Bee Run Area. We are especially interested in vendors such as arts/crafts tables, any type of heritage demonstrations (i.e. wool spinning, apple butter making, etc.), water related booths, although other nonfood vendors are welcome. Vendor booth fee is $50.00. Vendor forms can be picked up at the Braxton CVB or you can find them on the w e b s i t e www.mountainlakesfestival.com If you have questions, contact the Braxton County Convention and Visitors Bureau (304) 765-6533 Longaberger/Vera Bradley BINGO Hosted by Braxton County Little League July 1, 2011 Braxton County Senior Center Doors open at 5 PM Bingo Begins at 6PM Tickets are $20 on Sale at the following locations: Lockards Michael Motors Bank of Gassaway (Flatwoods Branch) Pat’s Florist Tickets are being sold for a John Deere 23 Gun Safe by Liberty- $5.00 per ticket Drawing will on August 5, 2011 at approximately 8:00 PM at the stage during the Braxton County Fair. Tickets are being sold by the Braxton County Little League and at Lockards (where the gun safe is located for viewing). Your support for the kids is appreciated! ••••••••••••••••••••• Vendors Needed for Bikers for Babies: Bikers for Babies Statewide Motorcycle ride will be held August 19 & 20th at Flatwoods Factory Outlet Stores. Vendors applications are being accepted to set up Aug 19th and 20th. We are especially interested in vendors such as Motorcycle related items, arts/crafts tables, any type of heritage demonstrations (i.e. wool spinning, apple butter making, etc.) although other types of vendors are welcome. Vendor booth fee is $50.00. Vendor forms can be picked up at the Braxton CVB or you can find them on the website www.mountainlakesfestival.com or contact the Braxton County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (304) 7656533 ••••••••••••••••••••• Country Roads Cook-Off: The 2nd annual Country Roads Cook-Off will be held during the Mountain Lakes Festival / Sutton Dam Celebration on July 23rd at Sutton Lake Bee Run area. The cook-off gives local amateur cooks the opportunity to show off their skills! In addition to the Country Roads Cook off, the group will be putting together a “Braxton County Culinary Heritage Preservation Book” full of recipes, stories and old photos from the Braxton County area. If you have a recipe and/or story you would like to share, please send your recipes to Braxton CVB, 250 Skidmore Lane, Sutton WV 26601 or drop it off at the CVB office located at the Flatwoods Factory Outlet Stores. Check out the Mountain Lakes Festival Website for more inf o r m a t i o n www.mountainlakesfestival.com ••••••••••••••••••••• BCHS Class of 2001: The BCHS class of 2001 will have its 10-year reunion covered-dish lunch at the Braxton Co. Middle School cafeteria on June 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a covered dish and drinks. Any questions can be referred to: braxtonclassof2001@gmail.com. ••••••••••••••••••••• Bible School: The Little Kanawha Independent Church will be having Bible School on June 20-24 beginning at 7:00PM. The theme this year is “Treasure Quest.” The children will be taking a “Treasure Quest” Journey each night seeking the riches of Jesus by learning lesson from God’s Word during class time. There will be an interactive assembly each night. There will be a picnic on Saturday night at the 3 rd shelter at the Burnsville Dam beginning at 4:00. Sunday night, there will be a “Treasure Quest Journey” at the church. Pastor Ronzel Roberts ••••••••••••••••••••• Fathers Day Sing: The Sunrise Community Church will have a Fathers Day Sing on June 18th at 7pm. Singers will be For God’s Glory. Everyone welcome. Pastor Dennis Shaver. ••••••••••••••••••••• Wilson Reunion: The Wilson Reunion will be June 25, 9am-5pm at the Arnoldsburg Community Building. Bring a covered dish and an item to auction. ••••••••••••••••••••• One Day Vacation Bible School: Everyone is invited to go on a treasure hunt and discover the many wonderful treasures of Jesus Christ, June 25th at the Old German Community Church on Chapel Rd. 10:00 am to 5 pm. For more infor- mation contact Beverly McMillion at 364-9061. Hope to see you there! ••••••••••••••••••••• Vacation Bible School: There will be Bible school at the Hope Baptist Church. Treasure Quest Finding the Riches of Christ Begins Sunday June 26, 3-6PM. There will be Games, Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, and Funnel Cakes. Bible school continues Mon-Fri 6:15 to 8:30 PM. Mark your calendar and come find this treasure with us. ••••••••••••••••••••• Relay For Life Carwash: There will be a Relay for Life carwash June 18, 2011 at the McDonald’s Parking Lot from 8 am - 4pm, Sponsored by: Kowboyz & RAZE. All the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. ••••••••••••••••••••• Summer Revival: There will be a summer revival at the Eureka United Methodist Church, Keeners Ridge, Strange Creek, June 13 thru June 18, 2011. There will be Special & Congregational Singing Nightly. Evangelist: Danny Richardson. Service starts at 7:00 PM. Everyone Welcome Johnny Conrad, Pastor ••••••••••••••••••••• Longaberger Bingo: The Braxton County Little League will be having a Longaberger/Vera Bradley Bingo on July1st at the Senior Center at 6:00. Doors will open at 5. Tickets will be on sale at Lockards, Michael Motors, Pat’s Florist, and Bank of Gassaway (Flatwoods Branch), or from Little League players or coaches. Tickets are $20 for the bingo. Please come and support the Braxton County Little League. ••••••••••••••••••••• Coming Soon to Frametown—Rev It Up! Full Throttle for God: Join the action at the Frametown Methodist Church, for exciting Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and other exciting events. Bring your friends! Classes for all ages, including adults June 20-24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome! ••••••••••••••••••••• 70’s Group Meeting: The 70’s Group will meet at the Truck Stop on June 18 at 6:30 pm. ••••••••••••••••••••• Knight Reunion: The Knight Reunion will be June 18, 2011 for all family and friends of the late Lee and Litha Knight. Come to the Northside Riverfront Park in Buckhannon, WV from 10am till 8pm. Lunch will be at noon and music will be all day. An auction will be at 2pm. There will also be a 50/50 ticket drawing. Bring a covered dish and something for the auction. Family and friends come out and enjoy the day of great food and music. Any more information call Howard at 304-269-1296. ••••••••••••••••••••• Free Summer Day Camp: Kidz Klub is a summer day camp that will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month during the summer from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at Mid State Church of God in Gassaway. It is a Christian based program operated by Mid State Church of God. This is a FREE program open to all Pre-K through 8th grade children that is designed to help your child grow spiritually, physically, and socially while having loads of FUN! The first Kidz Klub Elk Village Apartments 1 BR $0-$607 2 BR $0-$632 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age HUD vouchers accepted; Laundry Room on Premises Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call (304) 765-2433 TDD: 800-982-8771 This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer June 14, 2011 Page 5 will start on Tuesday, June 14 with a Wild West Summer Fest theme and the day will be filled with games and activities from the Wild West. Saddle up your horses, or just jump in the car and join us for a wild ride. Give your child a summer to remember at Kidz Klub. For more information or to register your child please call Kidz Klub Coordinator, Amanda Criner at (304) 765-2899. ••••••••••••••••••••• Food Preservation Workshop: Attention gardeners! Have you ever wanted to learn how to preserve the food you grow? The WVUClay County Extension Service will be offering a Food Preservation Workshop on July 15 th from 9:00am to 4pm at the Clay County Middle School. Some benefits of preserving food include eating healthier meals, save cooking time, save money, carry on family traditions, “go green” by not purchasing fruits and vegetables shipped from long distances, control what goes into the food you eat, and have access to quality fruits and vegetables year round. The workshop will include hands on canning experience including use of a pressure canner. Please pre-register by calling (304) 587-4267 by July 10th. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. ••••••••••••••••••••• Little Birch Community Church Homecoming: The Little Birch Community Church will be having their annual homecoming June 19h at 10:30 a.m. The Tanner boys will be singing. Special preaching both morning and afternoon. Everyone is welcome to come. Pastor Phillip Channell. ••••••••••••••••••••• Revival: There will be a revival at the Burnsville United Methodist Church June 23, 24 & 25 at 7:30 each evening. There will be special singing and preaching. Everyone Welcome! Jim Burrough-Pastor. ••••••••••••••••••••• BCHS Class of 1971: The BCHS Class of 1971 will have a meeting June 16 at 5:00 at the Waffle Hut. ••••••••••••••••••••• BCHS Class of 1971 40th Reunion: The BCHS Class of 1971 will be celebrating their 40 th class reunion on Saturday, July 2 at Holly Gray Park. Classmates will meet at 11:00 at the Carson Dobbins shelter followed by lunch at 12:00. If you did not receive a registration form and would like to attend please contact Pam Lockard at 765-5776. ••••••••••••••••••••• Attention: Members of the Riffle Community Church on Riffle Road, Exchange are having a Bake & Yard Sale on June 25, 9-5 to make repairs to our church. Accepting donated goods. Call 7655181 or 765-5149 for further info. Some pickup available on the 24th. ••••••••••••••••••••• W.W.J.D. at Living River: Find out Father’s Day with a special message from Pastor Ace. Come celebrate Father’s Day with us. Church service at 11:00 AM Sunday ‘Son day’ with children’s church at 1:30 446 Gauley Turnpike, Flatwoods. Next to Keith’s Alignment. Call 765-7234 Pastor Ace ••••••••••••••••••••• 2011 Senior Olympics: Call now for registration forms for the 2011 Senior Olympics hosted by Central West Virginia Aging Se r v i c e s . T h e Olympics will be held this year at Holly Gray Park in Braxton County beginning July 27 th and e n d i n g o n J u l y 2 9 th. R e g i s tration fees are only $15 with full meal plans being available for the low costs of $35 which includes your registration fee. There will also be overnight accommodations available for those wanting to stay on-site and RV spaces can be rented for a nominal fee. For additional information, please contact Shelly at 1-800-814-8514 or e-mail sflint@frontier.com ••••••••••••••••••••• BCMH Board of Directors Meeting: Please be advised that the regular meeting of the Braxton County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Learning Resource Center. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please feel free to contact Ben Vincent, Administrator. ••••••••••••••••••••• Revival: There will be a revival at the Pleasant Hill Memorial Chapel at Fallsmill, WV, June 21st thru 25th starting at 7pm, everyone welcome to come and enjoy the evening of preaching and singing, see what has been done to improve the looks of the old country church, Preacher Earl Cayton will be there. ••••••••••••••••••••• Knight/Hosey Family Reunion: The descendants of George Knight and Georgia Hosey Knight are having our annual family reunion at the Bulltown Campground Interpretive Shelter June 25, 2011 from noon to 10 pm. The shelter is located between loops B & C in the campground. Bring your favorite covered dish and/or dessert. Bulltown historical area (Millstone Rd) is on Burnsville Lake on Rt. 19. For info call Barb at 304-765-5140 or Bev at 304-965-7182. ••••••••••••••••••••• James Family Reunion: The James family reunion will be held Sunday, July 3rd, 2011, from 1 pm until everyone decides to leave, It will be held at the Gassaway Community Building. A lunch will be served as we have done before. Last year we had 50 people. Everyone had a great time. Looking forward to seeing everyone. This is one happy family reunion. ••••••••••••••••••••• Central WV Car Club Cruise-in: Central West Virginia Car Club is having their Father’s Day Cruise-in on June 18,2011 at Wendy’s in Flatwoods form 6-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fun that we will have. We will have T-shirts for sale. We will also have 50/50 tickets, door prizes, dash plaques & music. Featuring Mator from the moved Cars. There will be a featuring of the colors. For more information call 304-364-5305 or 304-6197350 or you can e-mail us a t centralwestvirginiacarclub@yahoo.com Bring your Father and kids along. ••••••••••••••••••••• Longaberger and Vera Bradley Purse Bingo: The Braxton County Fairs and Festivals Celebration is having a Longaberger and Vera Bradley Purse Bingo on July 22, 2011 at BCMS. Doors o p e n a t 5 a n d games start at 6:00 p.m. $20 donation for 20 games. There will also be concessions, a special game, door prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawing and a drawing for early birds who purchase their tickets prior to July 22. You can purchase tickets from Fair Board members or at The Boss-97 radio station in Sutton, Nettles Equipment or the WVU-Braxton County Extension Office in Sutton (call 765-2809). Citizens’ NEWS Page 6 June 14, 2011 COMMUNITY CORNER 2/3 cup KOOL-AID Strawberry Flavor Sugar Sweetened Soft Drink Mix Directions 1. Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. BY 2. Cut strawberries MELINDA FRAME in half. Mash berries and Just sayin….. drink mix in large bowl Birthdays this week with fork. Stir in gelatin. are; 3. Pour into 8 (5-oz.) June 14 th-Shawn Hunter, Dawn Cutlip, Dominic Robert Grindo, Katelyn Miller June 15 th-Braxton Bender, JD Whitesel, Joe Margret Frame, Sue Gillard, Cassie Willey’s Vaughn m o m , June 16 th-Danny Ressie B. Friend, Betty Serich, Wilson of Marilyn Brady Burnsville June 17 th-Rick will celFacemire, Daniel Robert ebrate her Grindo, Danny Lee James, 97th birthJeff Reed, Chloe Eden day on Ratliff, Christina Pope, June 19, Leslie Ramsey 2011. Anyone wishing to June 18 th -Terra send her a card, just send Crites Ghannoum, it to P.O. Box 462, Miranda Boggs, Matthew Burnsville, WV 26335. Gallaher, Kenna Louise Father’s Day is next Dean Baker, Sam Duffield Sunday. Since SeventhJune 19 th -Kelly day Adventists’ camp James Zummo meeting at Valley Vista June 20 th , Robin near Huttonsville, WV, Gokey, Doug Smailes, Lo- begins on Friday and congan Edward Green tinues through two weekHappy Birthday to all ends, not many folk will of you!! be attending our church Please keep the fol- on the next two Sabbaths. lowing friends and neigh- We will be having Sabbors in your prayers; bath School here at Bernice Moyers, Joe Buckhannon at each of Smarr, Jean Wilson, those days starting at June Agostino, Draiegen 10:00 a.m. with worship Rodriguez, Rick Rose, Jeff service at the usual hour, Agee, Gerald Burrows, and our pastor, Rick Jimmy Stout, Debra Cutright, will be there. Schwab, Florence He will be traveling back Warner, Jim Heater, from camp so that those Karen Frame, and Tom of us who cannot go to Knight. camp meeting can worThis week’s recipe is ship in our home church. for He is also going to conIngredients tinue the Wednesday2 cups water night prayer service. We 1 pkg. JELL-O are studying the book of Strawberry Flavor Gelatin Daniel. We may not have 18 strawberries a bulletin, though, so GASSAWAY NEWS Hello Everyone! I hope this finds all of you well and that you enjoyed the weekend! I spent Saturday at the lake and on both boat rides that I took, it rained. Ha! The weather has been great for backyard barbeques and I have enjoyed my grill and deck immensely as of late. Here we go again with another “drama” in our beloved Mountaineers Football coaching staff. Anyone who knows me knows that I was devastated over the Rich Rod thing. (Right Cathy and Janet? Ha!) Everyone had to see this one coming. I agree that there needed to be changes in coaching and was not opposed to letting Coach Stewart go, however, the way it was done was just not right, in my opinion. Having met him, I like Coach Stew as a person. He is a genuinely nice man. Many people from our area know him personally from his annual visits to the Flatwoods/Heaters Lion’s Club dinners. He is a great person. With that said, nice only gets you so far in football. I don’t blame him for being upset with the position he was put in. I am not surprised by this at all. I predict that Holgerson will not stay long. He will be no different than any other coach in college sports. In Mountaineer Country, coaches are looked at differently than elsewhere in the country and I believe Huggins and Rodriguez can attest to that. As much as we adopt those boys as ours, the coaches are under constant scrutiny from the fans and we either love them or hate them. I remember seeing a van during Rod’s days painted up to say, “In Rod we trust.” Do we or should we as fans have such a love/hate relationship with the coaches? I am not sure how it is anywhere else, but here it is about winning and about respect. We, WV are the butt of many jokes and when our state produces an amazing football team, it means something to us. As much as I never thought the words, “Time to go Stew”, would ever come out of my mouth, so too are these words, “Bring Rich Rod back!” TRUTH OR TRADITION? BAPTISM – A COMMAND OF GOD In recent articles we have noted how the flood in Noah’s day, Israel crossing the Red Sea, and the cleansing of Naaman all picture baptism. In addition to these Old Testament shadows, we have considered some New Testament pictures of baptism: the new birth of water and the Spirit, and how in Romans 6, Paul describes baptism as a figure of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. In addition to all these shadows, pictures, and types, baptism is a command of God. Believe AND Be Baptized. Jesus commanded: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned.” (Mark 16:15-16). What two things did Jesus say one must do to be saved? Have I really obeyed Him if I do only one? Can I do half of what the Lord said to do and still expect salvation? Can we choose which commands of the Lord we want to obey? Repent AND Be Baptized. On the Day of Pentecost when those present asked Peter what they should do, he responded: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:38). What two things did Peter tell them to do? What two things would they receive if they did? Why (for what purpose) did he say to do that? Will my sins be remitted (paid for) if I do only half of what he said to do? Must I do ALL God has said to do to be saved? Arise AND Be Baptized. Saul was on his way to Damascus to persecute disciples, when the Lord appeared to him. Saul asked, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.” (Acts 9:6). It is interesting that the Lord didn’t tell him then and there what to do. It took a gospel preacher to do that. After fasting and praying for three days (Acts 9:9), a disciple named Ananias, sent by the Lord (Acts 9:10), came to him and told him: “And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” (Acts 22:16). Baptism – A Must. Jesus had told Saul three days before that someone in the city of Damascus would tell him something he MUST do. What did Ananias tell him? What would that accomplish? If Saul still had his sins three days later, was he saved on the road to Damascus? Is one saved IN sin, or FROM sin? Apparently sins cannot be believed away, nor prayed away, nor fasted away. They must be washed away, and that is apparently accomplished in baptism. Calling On The Name. Incidentally, how does one call on the name of the Lord? Jesus said: “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven…” (Matt. 7:21). Calling on the name of the Lord means acting by His authority. He has authorized baptism (Mark 16:15-16), and, according to Ananias calling on the name of the Lord is accomplished in baptism. Gene H Miller, 3281 Rosedale Road, Shock WV 26638-8410. Phone: 304 462-0384 E-Mail: ghmiller@rtol.net Web Site: steercreekchurchofchrist.org Sponsored By: Gassaway Church of Christ, 742 Elk Street, Gassaway WV 26624. Minister: Danny Lambey Braxton County, WV paper cups. 4. Cover cups with foil; insert wooden pop stick into center of each for handle. Freeze 2 hours or until firm. If you have news you would like to share, please give me a call at 364-4615 or email me at gassawaynews@hotmail.com. Sympathy is extended to the families of Jacob Minnich, Alice Har- PAT’S CHAT Sheri-Lyn Sapp put a Father’s Day picture on yesterday’s bulletin. It is the picture of a young man reading to his daughter. What a wonderful bonding happens when a child is read to! The verse is delightful, too: “The greatest gift I ever had, came from God. I call him ‘Dad.’” Not everyone has a loving, playful, fun Dad, but I did! Not only was he a super teacher (according to many accolades he continues to receive from former students and friends), but also he was a super Dad. I wrote a poem when I was young entitled, “My Laughing Dad.” He loved to laugh and caused us and anyone around to laugh. Even if we were hearing him tell the same stories he had always told, over and over and over, his own laughter was so contagious that we all ended up laughing again. He loved us and showed it by kissing the top of an oatmealencrusted head on the baby and the rest of us as he left to walk seven or so miles to various schools he taught around Burnsville over the years. He raised huge gardens and even contracted other parcels of land to grow ex- ris Kniceley, Kayden Richard McCraw, June L Hoover, Goldie Wilson and Stella Cathern Young. “Last day of Spring, ripe purple plums drop— form is emptiness. First day of Summer, ditch completely dry— emptiness is form.” - Mike Garofalo, Above the Fog Until next week, take care and God Bless! BY PAT RIDPATH tra potatoes, strawberries, squash, etc. He provided for us by teaching and by doing many, many repairs for everyone in town and by keeping a milk cow, chickens, pigs to provide milk, eggs and meat for out diet. He hunted for game and also brought home nuts he’d gather along with the game he got. He took us with him to Sunday School, but I don’t think he ever forced us to go. I celebrate my Dad, Harry Vernon Wiant, Sr. To my sons, my brothers, my friends and all fathers who read this, I wish you a very Happy Father’s Day. I don’t want magazines because I never have time to read them; I am compulsive about reading nearly every word before giving them away or recycling them. But last week I picked up a copy of Reminisce. It is “Reader Written” and they don’t publish fiction. If you like writing stories (as does Alfred McCauley and Charles Crutchfield) you can reach them at editors@reminisce.com or write the at 5927 Memory Lane, Greendale, WI 53129. Good luck. Maranatha! God bless you everyone! Braxton students named to FSU Dean’s list Eight Braxton County students were among those named to the Dean’s List at Fairmont State University after completing the spring 2011 semester. A total of 1,062 students are being recognized for academic distinction by earning a 3.4 or better grade point average. Students achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average also have been named to the President’s List. Dr. Christina Lavorata, Interim Provost of Fairmont State University and Vice President for Academic Affairs, has released the Dean’s List. President’s List (School of Graduate Studies)Jessica Scalf President’s List (FSU)Robert Cogar,Anita Lambert,Dean’s List (FSU)Michelle Brown,Mason Floyd,Anthony Hanlon,Kevin Skinner, Nickolas Taylor. Fairmont State University, with a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, W.Va., is part of the state’s growing high technology corridor. A city of about 20,000 people, Fairmont is close to larger cities and also to opportunities for outdoor recreation. Founded in 1865 as a private institution dedicated to educating teachers, FSU has a long history of academic excellence. At FSU, students find a wide range of fields of study with more than 90 four-year programs and graduate programs. With an enrollment of 4,700, FSU is large enough that students find a vibrant campus life and small enough that they do not get lost in the crowd. The mission of FSU is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their professional and personal goals and discover roles for responsible citizenship that promote the common good. FSU values scholarship, opportunity, achievement and responsibility. Visit www.fairmontstate.edu. American Legion Post 33 Officers for the year 2011-2012 STEM Challege winners This school year Braxton County Middle School Technology Education program sponsored three STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) challenges. The challenges were Dragster Car Challenge, West Point Bridge Building Challenge, and Building Homes of Our Own Challenge. The purposes of the challenges were to challenge students to use academic subject knowledge, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, the computer as a learning tool, and to learn about the engineering design process. All challenges allowed the students to experiment through hands-on-activities, expand their scientific curiosity, add to their understanding of science and math, improve their achievement, and raise awareness and interest in careers. This year’s winners were: Dragster Car Challenge 3 rd Place- Steven Hoover 2nd Place- Britney Hoover 1 st Place- Addie Rodebaugh West Point Bridge Design Challenge 3 rd Place- Gage Vincent 2nd Place- Hunter Drake 1st Place- Zack Canfield Building Homes of Our Own Challenge 3 rd Place- Mckenze Yanero 2 nd PlaceHunter Lemon1 st Place- Abby Carr. 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Greenlee, Broker 648 Parkersburg Rd Spencer, WV Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV Magistrate Larry Clifton’s Court: June 6: Leroy Bennett of Exchangeno proof of insurance, dismissed, proof of insurance provided to court; Leslie Harding of KY-speeding, paid; Richard Myerowitz of PAspeeding, paid; Michael Edward Marks of Ormanot wearing a seatbelt in a commercial motor vehicle; Ryan Stocking of Morgantown-speeding, paid; Robert Paul White of Reader-driving suspended, no contest plea, assessed court costs and fine, paid, registration violation, no contest plea, assessed court costs and fine, paid; Daphne Marple Moore of Gassaway- battery; Jeffrey James of Suttonexpired registration, no proof of insurance, dismissed; Joseph F. Thomas, Jr., of Red Housespeeding, paid; Betsy Ann Riffle of Birch River-speeding, payment schedule June 7: Walter C. Bonafield of Bridgeportspeeding, paid; Wiley Jack Dorsey of Hinesfailure to pay UCR fee, paid; Michael W. Sadler, Jr. of PA-speeding, paid; Jerry M. Trilivas of PAspeeding, paid; Walter Turner of PA-speeding, paid; Alissa Ellen Chambers of PA-no seatbelt, paid; Kristen Blake of Gassaway-obstructing an officer, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, fleeing, no vehicle, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, underage consumption, dismissed per motion of prosecutor; Dusten Brice Stewart of Suttonminor, possession of alcohol over 18, dismissed per motion of prosecutor; Julia Drake of Gassaway, speeding, dismissed per motion of prosecutor; Crystal Barrow of Sutton-too fast for road conditions, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, defendant successfully completed 3 month pretrial diversion; Sheila Knight of Sutton-purchase, possess substances precursor meth, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, defendant has successfully completed six month pretrial diversion; Ralph E. Dobbins of Sutton-driving suspended/revoked nonDUI, third offense, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, defendant has successfully completed six month pretrial diversion. June 8: William West of Maysel-hunt from a motor vehicle, conspiring to violate Chapter 20, payment schedule; Perry M. Campbell of Charleston-speeding, paid; David E. Irwin-speeding, paid; Kristopher Dunaway of NY-no seatbelt, paid; Javas T. Barnes of NY-speeding, paid; Russell D. Dillon of Sutton-no seatbelt, paid; Michael Shawn Mace of Gassaway-possess marijuana less than 15 grams, payment schedule, expired registration, no insurance, pay schedule; Tonya Cheek of Sutton, no insurance, dismissed per prosecutor, valid proof shown; Barbara Rutherford of GA-no proof of insurance, expired motor vehicle inspection; Leroy Bennett of Exchange-defective equipment; Shane Wayne Thompson of Gassaway-attempted armed robbery, obstructing an officer, public intoxication; Alisha Harvey of Canvas-obstructing an officer, dismissed per of a controlled substance less than 15 grams, dismissed per plea agreement, public intoxication, guilty plea, assessed court costs and fine Cole of Burnsvillespeeding, payment schedule; Brandon Heath Gum-petit larceny, guilty plea, credit for 30 days in jail, assessed court costs, restitution for victim, petit larceny, dismissed per plea agreement; Carl Douglas Terry-driving under the influence, no contest plea, credit for time served, assessed court costs and fine June 10: Leslie Ann Nottingham of Charleston-driving suspended second offense, operate ATV on centerline road, payment schedule, ATV, two passenger, ATV, defective equipment (headlight), payment schedule; Jason Anthony Welby of FL-drive on suspended; Ellis Harrison of Duckspeeding, payment schedule; David Eric Linder of OH-phone harassment, two counts; Nathan L. Davis of Exchange-possession of controlled substance, guilty plea, credit for time served, assessed courts costs, possession MAGISTRATE COURT R-E-P-O-R-T motion of prosecutor, defendant successfully completed 6 month pretrial diversion; Jacob McDaniel of Sutton-cruelty to animals-dismissed per motion of prosecutor, defendant successfully completed 3 month pretrial diversion; Betty Jo May of Hurricane-battery, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, defendant successfully completed 6 month pretrial diversion; Emma Morgan of Heaters-petit larceny, dismissed per motion of prosecutor; Joseph M. Skidmore Jr. of Suttonconcealed weapon, dismissed per motion of prosecutor, defendant has successfully completed one year pretrial diversion. June 9: Jason Shearer of Fayettevilleshoplifting, paid; Egvaine C. Durst of PAspeeding, paid; Mona June 14, 2011 Page 7 floatation devices, paid; Joan C. Link of PAspeeding, paid; Stephen P. Richardson-speeding, paid June 10: Joshua Cartwright of Huntington-speeding, paid; Jalen Brody Smith of Magistrate Beth Smith’s Court: June 6: Courtney Claypoole of Gassawaydriving under the influence, .15 or higher BAC, no insurance; Savannah M. Rollyson of Frametown-worthless check, 2 counts, Elk River Foodland, paid; Mollie C. McDowell of OH-speeding, paid; Daniel L. McCoy of Chloe-no seatbelt, paid; JoAnn McIntosh of PAspeeding, paid; Dennis D. Harmison II of Charleston-speeding, paid; Tasha Jacobs of KY- speeding, paid; Crystal A. DalonzoFerraro of NJ-speeding, paid; David W. Corrigan of NY-speeding, paid; Carol Braun Holtzan of NC-speeding, paid June 9: Martin L. Woody of South Charleston-insufficient number of personal Sutton, no seatbelt, paid; Robert David Galot of PA-speeding, paid; Herbert B. 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Congratulations to Haylea Johnson from Mrs. Squires’ third grade class at Flatwoods Elementary for placing first overall in Braxton County. Danielle Teter placed second and Chase Browning placed third out of Mrs. Squires’ class. Also, from Flatwoods Elementary, Ms. Coffman’s fourth grade class, Siarah Armstrong placed first, Mercedes Rader placed second and Garrett Perkins placed third. At Sutton Elementary, Mrs. Kenner’s third grade class participated in the contest with Haley Jordyn Hudnall placing first, Abigail Long placed second and Harley Waddell place third. In Mrs. Keener’s fourth grade class Destiny Waugh placed first, Sam placed second and Wesley placed third. In Ms. Hewitt fourth grade class Hailey Huff place first, Maddy Williams placed second and Charles Simms place third. Mrs. McPherson third grade class at Little Birch Elementary joined the contest with Ariel L. Sellers placing first, Heinrich Harman placing second and Mikayla Brown placing third. At Burnsville Elementary, Mrs. Brown’s third grade class participated with Shona Tinney placing first, Ryan Conrad placing second and Katlyn Kniceley placing third. Along with the other classes, Mrs. Sprouse’s fourth grade had Mackenzie King placing first, Lindsay Chapman placing second and Christopher Riffle placing third. Mrs. Simms’ seventh grade class at the Braxton County Middle School played a part in the contest. Rececca Vigue placed first, Tiara Hunter placed second and Elizabeth Allen place third. All the posters that participated did a fantastic job in describing the theme. Poster s w e r e judged on the conservation message, visual ef- fectiveness, originality, and universal appeal. The overall county winner will be submitted to the state level contest sponsored by West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary. State winners will be sent to the This year’s theme was “Forests for People: More Than You Can Imagine!” Local resident earns bachelor’s degree at Hollins University Meia Sha’e Crites o f S u t t o n , W e s t V i r ginia, received the Bachelor of Arts degree in English during Hollins University’s 6 9 th c o m m e n c e m e n t FREE INSTALLATION 1ceremony on May 22, (SEE STORE FOR DETAILS)** 2011. Crites graduated SWITCH FROM A magna cum laude with COMPETITOR’S SERVICE departmental honors. AND RECEIVE 20% OF A She was also FILL-UP FREE** named as an Honor StuFOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS: REFER A NEW PROPANE dent for the 2011 Spring ACCOUNT AND RECEIVE 50 GALLONS FREE, AFTER NEW S e m e s t e r . 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R5826_GHA0CITHH_DM4 File & Use 05012011 05/11 Page 9 Braxton Citizens’ NEWS June 14, 2011 Section A Special Look at Braxton County 2 ‘Dance Explosion’ performed by Cathy Pecora’s School of Dance Saturday evening A Photographic Look Shake Your Groove Thing : Front Row (L to R) – MaKenna Brown, Rebecka Putnam, Let’s Dance: Front Row (left to right) – Elizabeth Dittman, Shyann Arner Middle Abbi Crow, Teagan Huff Back Row – Raegan Brown, Samantha Rexroad, Andelina Row – Chloe Martin, Jasmine Leake Back Row – Drina Kearns, Katlyn Hanna, Haley Sartin Fleming, Layla Smith, Gracey Champ, Maddie Cantrell It’s A Beautiful Morning: Front Row (left to right) – Chasady Snodgrass, Chesney Brown, Baylee Jarrett, Skye Drake 2nd Row – Arabelle Gentry, Erin Hardway, Chyanne Martin, Gracie Pettit 3rd Row – Michaela Cool, Brooke Wood, Emily Walker, Ryleigh Dempsey, Riley Martin 4th Row – Kaylee Criner, Kendall Bender, Stephanie Stewart, Hannah Radcliff Back Row – Ericka James, Savannah Bender, Laina Hamner It’s A Hard Knock Life: Front Row (left to right) – Maura Lawson, Azora Kendal, Heidi King 2nd Row (left to right) – Alexis Maxwell, Taegan Lambert, Caroline Smith, Camylle Leake 3rd Row (left to right) – Mahala Sartin, Haylie Bennett, Megan Jarvis, Katelynn McMillion, Lauren Keplinger, Julianna Rexroad, Daizy King 4th Row (left to right) – Tristen Putnam, Chelsea McMillion, Chelse Lloyd, Shayla Gillespie Back Row (left to right) – Hannah Drake, Lillie Peters, Kristen Cox, Jaden Nemoto Rock Me Amadeus : Front Row – Brittney Frame, Amber Pecora Haddix Middle Row – Emily Ware, Kera Kearns Back Row – Kassie Ware, Hannah Given Morning After Dark: Front Row (left to right) – Kassie Ware, Emily Ware Middle Row – Stephanie Sumner, Brittney Frame Back Row – Kera Kearns, Hannah Given Photos courtsey of Howie McCormick Page 10 June 14, 2011 Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV Board of Education holds public hearing on budget The kindergarten class of Little Birch Elementary learned more about America and more about Sutton to end the school year. On their tour of the town the class stopped for a photo in front of the Sutton Dam. Kindergarteners from Little Birch explore Sutton The Little Birch kindergarten ended the year with two big projects. The first started just after spring break when the students sent word out to friends and family that they were collecting postcards from all 50 states. The class studied maps and read books about America. The students put on a program for the PTO, singing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “This Land is Your Land.” They also presented information to the parents about famous American symbols such as the Liberty Bell, Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, the Statue of Liberty, White House, American flag, the eagle and the Great Seal. The students looked forward to the mail being delivered each day and coloring in a new state when a new postcard arrived. At the end of the project, the class had received 170 postcards from all 50 states and learned a lot about each state. They also received postcards from 13 countries. A few of the students even attended the Board of Education meeting and told about their special project. The second project was learning about a community. The fire department had visited the school earlier in the year and Dr Darla Gant had visited the class, but the students wanted to actually see the community helpers at their work. They started their day with a visit to Dr. Laura Marple’s dentist office, where the receptionist, Kathy Dennison, gave them a tour and answered questions. Then they went next door to the post office where Julia Rader explained what the post office does for the community. Each child received a postage-paid envelope to send a letter to a friend or family member. The class then crossed the street to the Community Building, where Wilda Skidmore greeted them with a smile. She introduced the class to Linda Nettles and Debbie Westfall, who explained the voting process to the children. Mr. JL Campbell, mayor of Sutton, then took the students to his office and explained how he and the Town Council worked together to keep the town running smoothly. Mrs. Skidmore also gave each student their own recycle backpack and talked about the importance of recycling. After a short walk, the students were on Main Street, looking at all the businesses and buildings that make up the town of Sutton. Tamara, from the Town Square Market and Café, talked with the students and invited them back for an ice cream cone if they had time. The next stop was the Citizens’ News office, where Erica Whitney very patiently explained what she does at the newspaper office, gave the students notepads and then took the class’s picture, with a promise that they would see their picture in the paper in the near future. A little bit longer walk took the class through the residential, historical section of town and to the end of the street, where Chef Tim and Melody Urbanic were waiting to give the students a grand tour of the Café Cimino Country Inn. The kids enjoyed petting Miss Maggie, the resident golden retriever, and walking all around the Inn. At the end of the tour, the students ended up in the kitchen, where Chef Tim explained what he did and gave each student a delicious piece of Italian candy. The bus, driven by Jim Holcomb, picked up the students from in front of the Inn and delivered them to their next stop – Sutton Dam. The students ate their lunch, played on the playground and then were given a tour of the dam by Harrison Jenkins, with the help of Krystle Vaughan. Although the children were getting a little tired, they continued their search of community workers with a stop by the Sutton Public Library, where volunteer Jan Frame read to them and talked with them about how the library helps the community. Library director Mary Jane Stewart then assisted each student in checking out a book and gave them each a little booklet about the library. Another short walk brought the class to the Sutton Baptist Church. Pastor Allan Copenhaver talked with the children about what the church does for the community, including Bible school, a food pantry and a back-toschool block party. If you heard the church bell ringing, it wasn’t a call to worship or an emergency, it was15 students who all had a turn ringing the bell. The last stop of the day, and the one the students were most looking forward to was the Dollar General Store. Mrs. Atkins paid the students a penny per day to come to school. To earn the penny, the students had to learn and recite certain information, such as the days of the week, their name, address and phone number. Throughout the year, the students traded their pennies for nickels, dimes and quarters. When each child had attended school 100 days, they could trade their coins for a dollar bill. The students knew they were saving their money for the special day when they would go to the dollar store to spend their money. The day ended with each student standing in line and the very patient sales clerk listening to the children count out their precious money to pay for the item they chose. Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Vaughan would like to thank all the community workers who helped make this a valuable and enjoyable learning experience. The Braxton County Board of Education met for a public hearing on the budget with a regular board meeting immediately following in their office at the Braxton County Board of Education Office Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. The following members were present: Ernie Moore, President, Kathy Parker, Vice President, Roger Hall, Elizabeth Stewart, Dave Hoover. The public hearing on the budget began at 2:02 p.m. to discuss the preliminary operating budget for 2011-12. The regular meeting of the board was called to order by President Ernie Moore at 2:09 p.m. Ernie Moore offered a non-denomination prayer. The board discussed general information gained from a Braxton County Recreation Authority Board meeting regarding Holly Gray Park as it relates to the park board, county commissioners and the Braxton County Board of Education. Present at this meeting were the park board members, county commissioners, two board members, and the Superintendent. Roger Hall moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the consent agenda items (minutes of May 23, 2011 meeting, budget transfers and supplements.) Dave Hoover moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the following employment – service: Robin Hoover – Kindergarten Instructional/ Transportation Aide at Sutton Elemen- tary for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year only (effective May 27, 2011), and Greg S. Mosley – Long-term Substitute Bus Operator for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year only (effective May 27, 2011). Elizabeth Stewart moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the following rescission of transfer for the end of the 20102011 school year – service: Geary White – Bus Operator. Roger Hall moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the rescission of the following job posting for 20112012: Bus Operator Route – Nicholas County Line, Carpenter’s Fork, Erbacon, Little Birch, Two Lick, Sutton Elementary, BCMS, BCHS. The Braxton County Board of Education met in a work session before their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 23, 2011 at Frametown Elementary School to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation. They went over each item on the evaluation and discussed it and came to an agreement on a rating for each. At the end of each section they summarized the comments into a narrative. Roger Hall moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded the following statement by the board members regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent. “Dennis Albright exhibits professionalism in his duties as lead administrator in the county, is open to change, has dedicated much time and effort in bringing the budget under control and implementing the deconsolidation plan he inherited, and works well with the board of education, the central office staff, and the administrative staff throughout the county.” Approval of students riding the activity bus pending Superintendent’s legal interpretation will be tabled until a later board meeting. Kathy Parker moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to adopt the preliminary operating budget for 2011-2012. Kathy Parker moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the first reading/out for comment on the revision to Policy 3100 – Job Vacancies. Elizabeth Stewart moved and Roger Hall seconded to approve the Education Jobs Fund Grand for $463,713.00 to be used at the discretion of the Superintendent and Treasurer to restore positions for the school year 20112012 that would have been lost due to lack of funding. T he Superintendent and Board Members reviewed the following report: County School Admissions Policy. Roger Hall moved and Dave Hoover seconded that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m. There will be a regular meeting of the board on Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Braxton County Board of Education Office at 5:00 p.m. Others i n a t t e n dance: Shawn Dilly, Ginger Altizer and Daphne Moore. $UHPRUHWKDQ:HVW9LUJLQLD MREVZLWKDVWURQJHFRQRPLFRXWORRN The oil and natural gas industry makes it possible for 35,000 West Virginians to have jobs. In addition, the industry directly pays out nearly $760 million in salaries each year. In the years ahead, the Marcellus Shale development is estimated to provide an additional 7,000 jobs. That’s why citizens, businesses and government leaders have joined together in the Just Beneath the Surface alliance. We provide a unified voice for people who support jobs, economic development, the environment and factual information. ZZZ-XVW%HQHDWK7KH6XUIDFH:9FRP Log on and sign up in support of an industry that supports West Virginia. Supported by the Independent Oil & Gas Association of West Virginia Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV June 14, 2011 Page 11 BCMS has released their fourth nine week honor roll Braxton County Middle School has released their fourth nine weeks honor roll: 5th Grade: 4.0-Taylor A. Armstrong, Seth I. Arnold, Amber M. Belknap, Grace L. Belknap, Robert J. Boyce, Hunter D. Bush, Merleen M. Campbell, Ian R. Conley, Heath S. Cottrill, Coreen M. Cummings, Madeleine E. Descamps, Amber L. Frame, Timothy J. Harman, KC T. Hoard, Brandon N. Johnson, Abigail B. Liston, Christopher P. Lockard, Savannah C. Payne, Addie Rodebaugh, Logan D. Rose, Garrett B. Shingler, Gage A. Vincent, Nicole E. Wayne, Olivia A. Wayne 3.862-Rachel A. Browning, Sophia C. Chieffo, Hunter D. Drake, Angela G. Hefner, Drina D. Drake, Sarah A. Lane, Nathanael K. Lawson, Elizabeth G. McLaughlin, Lexi N. Pletcher, Madison B. Ramsey, Haley J. Sartin, Gracie A. Steiner, Anthony T. Veltre 3.857-Tatyton B. Stout, Jordan P. Tyo 3.833-Alissa R. Conner 3.786-Chelsie D. McCumbers 3.724-Leland R. Carr, Cody T. Dobbins, Kenneth W. Dobbins, Jacob H. Ellis, Noah E. Facemire, Shane L. Facemire, Steven T. Hoover, Allison B. James, Samantha D. Morris, Tyler G. Overbey, Anthony M. Shaw 3.714-Megan S. Lamb 3.586-Averal L. Brady, Brandon C. Browning, Ronica R. Cadle, Simone A. Frey, Kassidy K. Heavner, Britney A. Hoover, Gynna M. Huddleston, Hannah N. Moore, Mary G. Stewart 3.571-Caitlyn L. Cenkins, Dylan J. Crosby 3.5-Hannah N. Rose, Randy Singleton, Hallea R. Skeens 3.448-Jacob M. Beckett, Jeraiah A. Cayton, Mindy D. Davis, Dylan D. Dennison, Erik H. Keener, Hunter J. Lemon, Mark E. Losh, Charley B. McMillion, Caleb S. Skidmore, Morgan B. Utt 3.429-Halie E. Eddy 3.357-Dallas P. Williams 3.31-Brianna M. Butcher, Luke A. Campbell, Brianna J. Cunningham, Nicholas B. Herron, Austin B. Litton, Carlee N. Mayes, Abigail K. Myers, Kain W. Napier, Frankie S. Verton 3.286-Jacob A. Whitney 3.214-Dustin O. Barker 3.172-Katellyn E. Fincham, James C. Kniceley, Alex D. Mayse, Seth T. McCoy, Josie T. McCoy, Nicolas P. Singleton, Brandon L. Teter 3.143-Daniel A. Deuly, Lauryn N. Jarvis, Seth A. Wilson 3.111-Troy S. Heater 3.034-Alexis H. Bedunah, Zachary A. Canfield, Cory M. Dunbar, Jeremy A. Ice, Tori R. Marcum, Marissa D. Miller, Courtney M. Parker, Carla J. Sillman, Joshua L. Williams 6th Grade: 4.0-Emmanuel S. Backus, Sarah J. Burroughs, Leslee R. Coffman, Courtney L. Hoover, Kendra K. Houghton, Randall L. Kniceley, Jody R. Lawson, Lydia T. Moran, Mallory J. Nicholson, Brittany C. Richardson, Seth T. Shingler, Hollis E. Skidmore, Megan J. Stewart, Forrest A. Taylor, Justin B. Vankirk, Tiffani A. Workman 3.875-Cassandra R. Burgess, Thea J. Cook, Emily G. Davis, Skylar R. Davis, Julia L. Foster, Quinn E. Hopen, Charizma F. Wilson 3.857-Ty L. Cutlip, Trista R. Harper, Brian K. Hoover, Dylan M. Johnson, Christopher B. Lloyd, Mary L. Ramsey, Caitlyn M. Simms, Logan C. Wilson 3.778-Shyann M. Goodson 3.75-Morgan N. Belknap, Alex C. Brady, Jaccob E. Butcher, Lavonna M. Clark, Brent J. Dittman, Ryan W. Kimberling, Dawson T. McMillion, Michael D. Terry, Johnna M. Thomas 3.714-Nicholas A. Anderson, James A. Barnette, Nicoletta M. Give Dad the gift you can keep giving KM 55 R KOMBISYSTEM Add attachments to Dad’s Powerhead Only 219 $ 95 CUSTOM LAWN CARE SYSTEM One Powerhead. Multiple Attachments. 13 easy-to-switch attachments available (sold separately) – trim, edge, clean up, and more! 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Hamrick, Krista D. Huffmaster, Walter L. Jack III, Sydney D. Ransbottom, Mckenze H. Yanero 3.667-Johnathan C. Frame, Cameron Love, Jada M. Spinks 3.625-Logan S. Belknap, Colton H. Buckhannon, Hannah L. Dittman, Ciera C. Dobbins, Christopher A, Glover, Morgan M. Gregory, Jacie L. Harris, Coleton A. Keener, Katlyn M. Moss, Zeda A. Vance, Brandon S. Weaver 3.6-Vincent C. Lloyd 3.571-Spencer T. Carr, Zane P. Haymond, Jessica L. King, Christian Mullins, David L. Ramsey 3.556-Daniel M. Morton 3.5-Dalton C. Brown, Tristen N. Brown, Tyler M. Fowler, McKayla D. Hacker, Colten M. Knight, Chandler R. Posey, Robert M. Shaw, Shealiah M. Tinney, Tatym D. Watson, Taylor M. Wolford 3.444-Katlyn H. Kincaid 3.429-Maggie E. Cutlip, Taylor R. Cutlip, Benjamin C. Demastus, Stephanie S. Dunbar, Jessiah T. Gunter, Justin L. Hudnall, Ruby G. Kniceley, Christopher L. Utt, Garrett C. Young 3.375-Logan M. Bragg, Sean M. Posey, Dwayne, F. Potts, Jessica S. Raynor, Haley J. Rhodes 3.333-Kaylie D. Davenport 3.286-Chloe D. Case, Heaven L. Dean, Autumn D. Dodrill, Holden B. Hunter, Austin L. McCauley, Shandi R. Tinney, Joshua D. Waldron, Logan G. Williams 3.25-Amanda L. Blankenbeckler, Jessica D. Edgell, Stephen T. Hacker, Kielah J. Shaver, Jamie N. Wine 3.222-Carissa P. Kerr 3.143-Levi W. Jarvis, John D. Jordan, Cameron G. Long, Kayla J. Montgomery, Laken M. Raynor, Braylee M. Woods 3.125-Bailey J. Fleming, Braden K. Poling 3.111-Annalyce M. Gibson, Frank E. Gose 3.0-Selena B. Adkins, Cameron P. Currence, Cole M. Frame, Joshua A. Hinkle, D’Andre P. Jarvis 7th Grade: 4.0-Kassi M. Adams, Sterling P. Beane III, Makila J. Carr, Montana D. Carr, Emily K. Conley, Zackeri D. Conrad, Cendall F. Cowan, Joseph M. Cowling, Dalton M. Dean, Carlie E. Dickens, Brooke K. Fincham, Kailee J. Gokey, Katelyn G. Golinsky, Michael K. Hamrick, Shelby E. Hamrick, Shelby E. Helmick, Tiara S. Hunter, Kayla L. Hurst, Alexia B. Little, Laurel V. Lloyd, Luke A. Long, Emily McChesney, Alton B. McMillion, Brianna N. Miller, Caroline G. Nicholas, Tessa M. Pritt, Elizabeth M. Six, Sarah E. Skidmore, Emma B. Steorts, Abigail L. Vidal, Rebecca J. Vigue, Clay E. Vincent, Brandon M. White, Jesse L. White, Baylea E. Woodward 3.875-Shawna M. Ramsey, Kylea M. Summers 3.857-Elizabeth G. Allen, Jessica M Beckett, Michaela D. Crittenden, Karalynn R. Dixon, Alexzandri D. Garvin, Andrew J. McMillion, Destiny D. Richardson, Jessi K. Tyo 3.846-Jeffrey J. Jackson, Andrea B. Vidal 3.833-Tomas R. Blankenbeckler, Abigail M. Carr, Breanna N. Clouser, Taylor C. Johnson, Natalie J. McCann, Bruce A. Wayne 3.818-Tamara L. Evans, Toni A. Frame, Kelly M. Stout, Sarah K. Terry 3.75-Shayla L. Eastwood, Terra B. Lloyd, Kristen L. Marlowe, Angelica R. Shaw, Destini M. Wolverton 3.714-Tyler N. Dobbins, Taylor N. Gillespie 3.692-Jerianne E. Bowers, Kari A. Rhodes, Caleb F. Wynne 3.667-Shannon K. Allen, Amber R. Barker, David A. Cicero, Troy A. Greenlief, Katie L. James, Nicole B. Jarrell, Sierra N. Knight, McKayla A. Moore, Zachary s. Morrison, Sarah G. Rose, Kearstin J. Stancati 3.636-Josiah M. Bosely, Amanda J. Holley, Ryan J. Osborn, Adriana M. Wilson, Alyssa R. Young 3.625-Cassie L. Greenlief 3.583-Samantha J. Lynch 3.571-Brooklyn S. Bennett, Kristen N. Bly, Dani R. Carpenter, Sara M. Imes, Kaley M. Williams 3.5-Joshua L. Carpenter, Alivia B. Cunningham, Robbi L. Goodnight, Debra S. Hacker, Jyan L. McCartney, Christopher C. McTaggart, Caitlyn S. Moyers, Taran J. Nicholson, Lilly S. Richardson, Aaliyah R. Williams 3.455-Ali M. Cutlip, Quinton T. Ice, Maria A. Wine 3.429-Kay La D. Morrison 3.417-Daniel R. Hoard 3.375-Tiffany Conrad 3.333-Jasmine M. Scrogham, Lucas M. Steele 3.286-Haley A. Bosely, Sabrina N. Burrough, Tiffany Peters, Krista A. Williams 3.273-Shiann M. Shaver 3.25-Tyler C. Dean, Hannah D. Turner 3.167-Caitlyn J. Lancaster, Katrina A. White 3.143-Dustin M. Lavancher, Lisa M. Vaughan 3.091-Kayla D. Kniceley, Cody T. Pritt, Danielle R. Teter 3.0-Caleb E. Shafer, Katelynn K. Spiker 8th Grade: 4.0-Emily B. Harper, Lindsey M. Keplinger, Lilian M. Lake, Brooke L. Simmons, Grace A. Skidmore, Jordan L. Whinnery 3.857-Jessica S. Ellis, Hannah K. Given, Madison S. Oney, Wesley D. Skidmore, Logan S. Stump, Jordan E. Utt 3.833-Abigale, M. Asbury 3.714-Justin R. Knight 3.667-Michael C. Carpenter, Sarah J. Dean, Victoria N. Drake, Michael V. Hoard 3.625-Cheyenne R. Copen, Sarah Mallory 3.6-Daniel S. Frame 3.571-Shellie M. Coleman, Joshua E. Skidmore 3.5-Hannah J. Cutlip, Kylie R. James, Matthew L Lemon, Savannah R. Rose, Ryan K. Young 3.429-Aletia E. Asbury, Logan B. Frame, Alex W. James, Ninetta L. James, Morgan L. Stewart, Kendra B. Veltre 3.385-Samantha M. Frame, Katelyn N. Holley 3.375-Destiney R. Shaver 3.357-Ashlee N. James 3.333-Jasmine A. Bailey, Andrew J. Bender, Bobbi C. Carr, Iva V. Hardisty, Lindsay N. Myers, Alyssa R. Riffle, Sarah E. Westfall 3.308-Mason N. Westfall 3.286-Melissa S. Graham 3.25-Alexis S Spell, Kayci A. Wine 3.2-Elijah N. Veltre 3.167-Dakota R. Brown, Carol A. Desper, David L. Hughes, Cody N. Imes, Jonathan B. Shreve, Charles C. Whitney 3.143-Zachary T. Chapman, Machaela A. Keener 3.125-Laura B. Gerwig, Delmas C. Nottingham II 3.0-Emily N. Bleigh, Megan R. Dean Students from BCMS who won the WESTTEST rewards. BCMS WESTEST rewards Our students work hard on their WESTEST’s every year. This time we decided to reward that attitude. Each day a student was in attendance during testing week, they put their name on a ticket for a drawing. They also received a ticket if they exhibited good behavior that week. At the end of every day of WESTEST, two names per grade level were drawn for some terrific prizes. Dr. Jeanette Boyce donated a Netbook, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Subway, Arby’s, Custard Stand, and Shoney’s gave some gifts to use as prizes. The Bank of Gassaway and City National Bank each donated two $50 Savings Bonds. Bear Heaven gave two Boyd’s Bears gifts to use in the give away. Little General (BP) donated two $25 gift cards. Our PTA donated $400 to use to purchase gift cards and savings bonds. The school purchased several items to give as prizes also. We were overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of the business and individuals listed above. You really helped make WESTEST week a time to anticipate with excitement instead of dread. Thank you so much. The family of David Benny Toler extends thanks We would like to thank our friends and family for their support and prayers during Dave’s illness and passing. Also to those who sent flowers, food, cards, called and visited. A special thanks to Rev. Doug Smailes for his acts of love and compassion shown to David and his family before and after his death, and for the comforting words that were expressed during the service. Thanks to Stump Chapel Church for the meal they provided for us after the funeral. Thank you to Sally Stewart at Braxton Memorial Hospital, Hospice of Burnsville, and the doctors and nurses at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Thank you to the Lloyd’s who opened and closed the grave and to GreeneRobertson Funeral Home, of Sutton, for their compassion and guidance during this difficult time. Please accept our heart-felt appreciation for your thoughtfulness during our time of deep sorrow. Citizens’ NEWS Page 12 June 14, 2011 Braxton County, WV Bee homecoming at Hallsburg family farm Sgt Gregory Shafer and his wife, Megan Braxton County native receives Purple Heart On Friday, April 1, 2011, Braxton County native Gregory Shafer received the Purple Heart from Lt. Col. Joseph Murray at a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, NC. That same day he was promoted from corporal to sergeant. Sgt. Shafer is a 2006 graduate of Braxton County High School and joined the Marine Corps on June 12, 2006 with fellow graduate Sgt. Evan Moore. Sgt. Shafer had his recruit training at Parris Island, SC and his communications training at 29 Palms, CA. His first tour was a deployment with the 26 th Marine Expeditionary Unit to ports in the Middle East, including Iraq, from 20082009. He was deployed to Afghanistan from March-September 2010. On August 4, 2010, Sgt. Shafer was injured when his truck was rocked by an IED explosion that wounded him and fellow marines. He was helicoptered to a British hospital at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Sgt. Shafer said he was honored to receive the Purple Heart. Sgt. Shaffer is married to Megan “Cottrill” Shafer, formerly of Gassaway. They reside in Jacksonville, NC on the marine base but plan to return to WV as soon as his enlistment is up. He is the son of Pamela Shafer of Rosedale and Wayne Shafer of Frametown. He is the grandson of Clark and Fannie Mollohan of Duck and Alta and the late Bud Shafer of Frametown. His family said they were proud of his service to his nation and greatful that he has recovered so well. The Purple Heart is awarded to service men and women wounded in the line of duty. It was first established by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Washington’s original order stated, “Let it be known that he who wears the Military Order of the Purple Heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen.” USDA reminds producers to file Adjusted Gross Income Consent Forms with the IRS Braxton-Clay County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting County Executive Director Steven C. Nestor, reminds producers that, in order to receive USDA forms are required for paymentsprogram payments, each payment recipient must have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) verification consent form on file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The consent form authorizes IRS to verify for FSA whether a payment recipient’s AGI meets the eligibility requirements for FSA programs. The form became a requirement for payment eligibility beginning with the 2009 crop year, however many program participants have not complied with this requirement.”IRS and USDA reports show that, nationwide, FSA is still missing the required consent forms from many producers for 2009 and 2010,” said Nestor. ”In order to avoid an interruption of program payments, producers need to check their business records and turn these forms in to the IRS immediately if they have not done so already,” he said. IRS requires written consent from all individuals or legal entities before verification of the average AGI can be provided to USDA. Individuals must submit form CCC927and legal entities must submit form CCC928. Without these forms on file, producers will not receive USDA program payments. Nestor further clarifies that these consent received from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as well as those received through FSA. Completed forms must be returned to the IRS. For more information on AGI eligibility requirements or the AGI verification process, contact the Braxton-Clay County FSA Office at (304) 3645103. A never ending car ride awaits before I can be there once again. I stare out the dirty window of my grandparents’ red, four-door Saturn. Focusing on what is waiting for me, I tune out the conversations of those around me, as we speed down the winding highway. We drive in and out of the towering hills. These tree-covered mountains surround me with the vibrant green colors of life. This scenic route provokes the excitement within me; I am on my way back to my family’s farm in West Virginia. We turn onto a dusty gravel road. Anticipation is flowing ravenously through every inch of my body. Slowly we travel, stirring up dust along the way. On the right, we pass a minuscule country church. The tiny structure sits tucked into the hillside; its white siding glimmers in the bright sunlight. We cross a rusty steel bridge, over a babbling creek. My eyes survey a lush green lawn leading to a quaint country home. We park at the edge of the lawn, just before a row of fibrous pine trees. As I open the car door, I feel the harsh heat of the late May sunshine on my face. As I step out of the vehicle, I feel a soft green mattress underneath my bare toes. At last, I am here once more. As I walk towards the small country house, I see its shaded porch with its white latticed openings. The bright sun hits the deep blue shutters making them shine. Through my squinted eyes, I take in the sights that once filled my childhood dreams. I turn in a slow circle as to survey the surrounding wonders. Now facing the edge of the spring lawn, I see the dense hillside to my left. Covered in towering trees, the hill provides deep shade for its animals. I hike up the tall hill to find two deteriorated farm buildings. I remember my grandmother sharing stories about this place from her youth. The first aged shed’s white paint is chip- ping away with age. My grandmother told me it once housed all the farm equipment used to reap and sow here. Next to the white barn sits a typical white barn, which housed livestock for my family. To the right of white barn sits a large oblong stone. Situated firmly in the deep soil, the rock shines in a beam of golden glow. I walk the few steps to the boulder and sit on its rounded edge. I run my fingers over the moss filled etching. The names of those generations before me are laid in the stone. This enormous rock stoked the fire of my childhood imagination. Many May weekends were spent playing games revolving around this stone. It is known to my family as the “Indian Rock,” due to the many childhood games we used to play. My memories swirl around this mystical stone. As I saunter through the wooded lawn towards the house, I view the garden just beyond it. Brightly colored flowers pave a walk way towards a small creek. As I walk up the pale blue steps, I sense the familiar scent of the home. I swing the screen door open and view the small front room. I see my beloved great-grandmother’s writing desk, adjacent to the old stone fireplace. Past the front room, stands a lace covered table, surrounded by glistening china cabinets. I turn into the main bedroom and find it hard to believe that 11 young children were raised in two small rooms. On all four walls lay slips of aged parchment, displaying the faces of my ancestors. This room is a time capsule and the memories are so fresh. The back porch is but a small concrete square, with a piece of history standing quietly on its corner. A rustic, black, hand-pump water access adds a nostalgic sense to the tremendous back lawn. Encased by wooded areas, this field is the center of my family’s origins. The intense love, hearty laughs, and vivid memo- ries of us who have come to remember, weld into a sense of home. This family farm is still the place of my childhood dreams; however, my dreams die with the evening sun. We all gather around the fire to sing sweet old hymns and say our heartfelt goodbyes. The fire flickers, the voices raise in a glorious chorus. That familiar feeling of sadness comes like an early autumn’s breeze. Our goodbyes are long, our tears frequent, and the longing for the next time so eminent. I climb into the dark car, we drive slowly down the winding road, and I drift to a soft slumber, where my dreams are filled with new vivid images of the family farm house. Those in attendance today are William L. Bee, Dalton, Ohio; Roscoe R. Bee, Frametown, WV; Anna J. Mollohan, Dunbar, WV; David and Shery Buckalew, Dunbar, WV; David Aaron Mollohan, Huntington, WV; Aaron & Linda Mollohan, Huntington, WV; Harold Gene Mollohan, Gastonia, NC; Wanda & Duane Meyers, Franklin NC; Shannon & Kristina Mollohan, Gastonia, NC; Cameron Mollohan, Gastonia, NC; Gary & Louise Maynor, Whitesville, WV; Bonnie Vannoy, Dorothy, WV; Brenda & Kevin Harris, Dorothy, WV; Shelby & Maureena Pritt, Anderson, IN; Ed & Cheryl Pritt, Anderson, IN; Isaiah Williams, Clear Fork , WV; Bermon & Teena Pritt, Sandyville, WV, Angie Pritt, Sandyville, WV; Will & Christy (Buckalew) Robinson & Sophie & Jack Robinson, South Charleston, WV; Howard & Sheila Shinn, Pinch, WV; and Rena Bee McKahn, Pinch, WV. Our family has been blessed this past year and we look forward to 2012 when we will be together again for our Reunion. Written by Ruby Mollohan’s Great Granddaughter Shelby Pritt Ledford Wins Sarah Spencer essay contest The Braxton-Webster HSTA Local Governing Board is pleased to announce that Braxton County High School senior Victoria Ledford is the regional 2011 Sarah Spencer Essay Contest winner. Victoria is the daughter of Victor and Melissa Ledford. She plans to attend Marshall University in the fall and major in chemistry. “Many excellent essays were submitted this year and it was very hard for the judges to choose but Victoria’s was the stand out and is very deserving of this honor. We are very proud of her!” said a Braxton-Webster HSTA LGB spokesman. “She has been a joy to work with over the last 4 years, she will be missed.” Victoria’s award winning essay “HSTA is” follows: Let me take you on a journey: a journey to the year 2007, in the month of May. The years of high school had yet to arrive, and the last month of middle school was zooming by. It was just another day of school, and there I sat, awaiting the final ring of the bell that would signify the end of just another day at school. The bell would not ring for another fifteen minutes, which left me sitting quietly in homeroom, anxiously willing the time to speed up. As I sat there, I heard a voice come over Victor ia Ledford the sound system announcing for any eighth grade student interested in joining HSTA to report to Mrs. Knight’s room. At the time, I had never heard of this so called HSTA program, but as I wasn’t the least bit preoccupied, I silently left the classroom and made my way to Mrs. Knight’s room. In the short amount of time left before the bell, I learned that HSTA was a health and science program for high school students. I didn’t learn much else that day, but I did look over the application I had received. That summer, I filled out the HSTA application and mailed it in. A few weeks before school started, I received a letter informing me that I had been accepted to the HSTA program. However, I had yet to discover that mailing in that application was one of the best decisions I had ever made. Once high school started, the purpose of HSTA became clearer to me than it had been that summer. We had meetings every Monday after school, and I began to realize what HSTA was really all about. Needless to say, Cataracts? Treated right in our Eye Center! Dr. Jerry Black, M.D., Ph.D. 1(800)352-2020 Buckhannon Eye Center "The finest care in sight" I stuck with the HSTA program, conducting experiments and making new friends each year. The journey was an interesting one, to say the least. The field trips were always fun, and the people were unfailingly kind. After nearly four years in the HSTA program, I think it’s safe to say that HSTA has done more than I would have ever imagined on that one boring day in the eighth grade. Three years later, here I sit, writing an essay on “what HSTA means to me.” To put all of it into 500 words would probably be impossible, but I will make an attempt to condense my thoughts. HSTA has allowed me to become a more wellrounded individual. By attending the summer institutes, I’ve met so many other HSTA students. I’ve learned so much through HSTA; all of the speakers we have had and the field trips we’ve taken I have thought to be truly educational. Most of all, though, HSTA has helped me to decide my future. I now know what I’m doing with my life, and with the HSTA waiver, I know I will be able to have the future I want. I am sincerely grateful for the HSTA waiver and how it will help me to continue my education. I suppose the future is unpredictable, at least that’s what everyone says. I guess they’re right, because I sure couldn’t have predicted I would be where I am now. Call it a touch of fate, but I attended that meeting four years ago, and four years later, I can now say I’m glad that I did. Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV June 14, 2011 Page 13 Braxton County Memorial Hospital employee recognition Fred White, Housekeeping Aide, was selected as Artist of the Month for April 2011. Nice, helpful, courteous and pleasant these were some of the words used by Fred’s coworkers to describe the young man who primarily works night shift at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Because many of us work only during the day, we may not know Fred personally; however, we can certainly attest to his presence. Anyone walking down the hallways of our facility can see the buffer does not remain resting in the storage closet for very long. With the reduction of visitor and employee Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking has mason sand and limestone sand, and three sizes of Ohio River gravel. We also have various sizes of crushed limestone, house coal, red mulch, and brown mulch stockpiled at our yard on Little Birch Road. We can be reached at 304-765-7502 to schedule a delivery or to check on a time to get your own truck loaded. 304-765-7502. traffic during the night, Fred seizes the opportunity to make the hallways of BCMH shine. The Emergency Department is another area for which Fred is primarily responsible. Dr. Denzil Hawkinberry was quick to commend him stating, “Fred does a good job and takes immaculate care of our area.” Another Housekeeping Aide, Bob Ramsey, says, “Fred is a good worker and he definitely deserves the Artist of the Month Award.” The nursing staff on Med Surg agree that he is quiet yet helpful, “As he is finishing his shift and we are coming in, he always greets us with a ‘good morning’ helping us start our day on a pleasant note.” Jamea Pugh, RN remembers, “I worked with Fred on night shift for a while and even though he is quiet, he can also be funny.” In addition to these wonderful attributes, Fred cares about our patients and their families. He was highlighted on a patient satisfaction survey as n o t e d : “ F r e d White is very courteous and friendly. He offered to bring me a bed since I was spending the night with the patient. He also brought cake and coffee to me on a sleepless night. Thank you, Fred.” Sharon Gaston, Assistant Administrator - Operations, comments, “Fred gets along well with all departments and patients and does his best to help anyone he can. He is a great asset to have on our BCMH team.” Fred joined the BCMH family in September 2009. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and hunting, especially bow hunting. He also likes to swim, ride dirt bikes and play volleyball with his nieces and nephews. Braxton County Memorial Hospital appreciates Fred White. Fred White, Housekeeping Aide Switch today and your family can $ save over 1,000. A family of four can save over $1,000 a year by switching to the Premium Plus Plan from U.S. Cellular. It’s another reason to be with the happiest customers in wireless. ”Best Oral Presentation” Winners Coleden Belknap, Hannah Belknap and Devin Reeder with teacher Mrs. Knight ® HSTA Seniors: Jake Tyo, Victoria Ledford, Katie Rollins, and Kristie Vigue with teacher Miss Jill Lemon. 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The Health Sciences and Technology Regional Symposium was held at Braxton County High School on May 5 th. The BCHS project “Age VS Learning Ability” by Devin Reeder, Coleden Belknap, Hannah Belknap won the distinction of being named “Best Oral Presentation-BC.” Other Braxton HSTA projects that participated in the symposium were: Cheesy-Licious by Courtney Mayse and Harlie Ellyson; Effects of Energy Drinks on Beef Bones by Gavin James, Jordyn Peters and Amber Watson; Hamster Dance by Breanna Rhodes and Charity Ramsey; Back Breaking Backpacks by Jasmine Tingler, Stephen Moyers and Olivia Facemire; High School or McDonalds: a Biography by Cara Marshall and Victoria Ledford; Laughter: the Best Medicine? by Jacob Tyo, Katie Rollins and Kristy Vigue; Where’s the Beef? by Shadow Ramsey and ZoeAnn Bender. Senior Braxton County HSTA students: Jake Tyo, Victoria Ledford, Katie Rollins, Kristie Vigue, and Stephen Moyers were recognized for successfully completing the four years of HSTA requirements with honor cords and gifts donated by the Book Cellar and City National Bank. They will be greatly missed next year. We would like to send out a very special thank you to all the many people who made this event possible. We would like to thank first and foremost the wonderful Braxton County HSTA teachers, Jill Lemon and Tina Knight for their dedicated leadership of the Braxton Clubs this year and for hosting the symposium. They did a fantastic job! We would also like to thank Mrs. Linda Brooks and Mrs. Sheba Kendig for judging the projects and thank you to the many parents and guests who came and supported us, especially those that helped with serving and delivering the food. Also, we would like to thank the many people and businesses that made our regional symposium a tremendous success by so graciously contributing prizes: United Bank, The Book Cellar, Bank of Gassaway, City National Bank, and Elk River Foodland, Kroger’s, and Sports Connection. Please thank these businesses for their support by shopping local when possible to keep jobs and money in our community! All students whose participated and project scored 30 points or above will be placed into a drawing to win an ACER Netbook Computer. The winner will be announced on June 14, 2011. Congrats to all who successfully completed their projects. Well done! Citizens’ NEWS Page 14 June 14, 2011 • BUY • SELL • TRADE From The First & Factually BUSINESS SERVICES MARSHALL’S ATV AND SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, Call 9-5 M-F for an appointment 304-689-6327. Robert Marshall, owner. 11-9tf ASPHALT PAVING, DRIVEWAYS, parking lots and more, Also sealcoating, senior and veteran discounts, over 20 years experience. Licensed and Insured and Bonded. Serving Braxton, Nicholas and Webster and surrounding counties. Will beat any competitor’s price. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. 304-613-5557 304-472-5176 7-5 PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE Available. Will decks, patios, houses, parking lots. For information call 619-7424. 6-14 CRITTERS ENTERPRISE: Certified Class I & II Septic Installations, Repairs and Inspections.Dozer Backhoe, and DumpTruck Service. Most Visa andMasterCards accepted. EddieFacemire, WV#033553. Call 3043642257. 2-23tf ASPHALT PAVING & REPAIRS. Driveways-parking lots-carports-more. Work guaranteed-licensed & insured – machine laid & rolled – All your paving needs – Discounts for everyone! Free Estimates – 304-472-8097 WV014137 8-9 REAL EST A TE ESTA FOR SALE: Trailer fully furnished on 2 acres. 1050 Old Womans Run. White and blue trim w/gravel driveway. Will negotiate price. 1-304-3933395. 7-5 FOR SALE: 20 acres above Flatwoods in Braxton County along a quiet country road. Easy access, great hunting and camping, mostly wooded. Financing with $2400 down & $285/mth for 10 yrs., Free Maps, (740) 989-0260. 7-5 FOR SALE: 60 acres of oil and gas rights in Otter District. 304-846-9504. 6-28 FOR SALE Braxton County, WV FOR SALE: Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set – New, In Plastic w/warranty. $160. Can Deliver 304-541-3146. 5-31tf FOR SALE: King Pillowtop Mattress Set – 3pc, New in plastic, warranty. $360. Delivery Available. 304-541-3146 5-31tf FOR SALE: Memory Foam Mattress – Compare to Tempur Brand! 20 yr Warranty, Packaged, Feels Great! $300. 304-541-3146 5-31tf FOR SALE: Living Room Set – 5pc Microfiber. New, Stain Resistant, Lifetime Warranty! Must Sell $490. 304-541-3146 Del Avail. 5-31tf feet on Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV call 304-7655317. 7-5 FOR RENT: 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments. Call 304364-8105. 6-21 FOR RENT: Mobile Home lotsnear interstate, senior citizens welcome. Call 304-8539103. 7-7tf FOR RENT: 3 BR Mobile Home, Security Deposit, References & Lease, some utilities included, No Pets! 765-2127. 6-14 FOR RENT: One and two and three bedroom homes. Onemonth’s rent required for security deposit. Utilities not FOR SALE: Queen Orthope- included. Absolutely no pets. dic Mattress – 2pc Set, New, Application required. ApplicaIn Package.Warranty. Can tions may be picked up at Deliver. $230. 304-541-3146 Lloyd’s Inc. 2220 Sutton Lane. 5-31tf OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: FOR SALE: Bedroom Set – Approximately 1300 square Entire Set, Maple Finish, New, feet above the Braxton CitiBoxed, Warranty. $495. Can zens’ News office on Main Deliver. 304-541-3146 5-31tf Street, Sutton, 4 large rooms, FOR SALE: Full Mattress Set storage area, $550 per month, – New, Packaged, Warranty. water, sewer and trash ser$150. 304-541-3146. 5-31tf vice included. Call (304)76545193 days, or (304)765-2273 BARRELS FOR SALE: Plas- evenings. tic Barrels. Water Barrels, Rain Barrels, Feed Barrels, Barrel Racing Barrels-$10 each or 3 for $25.00. Discounts for larger quantities. Also premium one trip barrels for $26.50 each. Call 304-765-2401 4-19tf HELP WANTED MOBILE HOMES HELP WANTED: Mechanic at Fast Lane Automotive in Burnsville. Call 304-853-2262. HELP WANTED: Cook wanted. Must be available for all shifts. Apply in person. Truck Stop 67, I-79 Exit 67. 4-26tf FOR SALE: 1998 Dutch Home, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, gas fireplace, Deluxe master bath, many more options. Call me – Tammy, for more details NOTICE: The Sugar Creek at 304-644-8125. 6-21 Trustees are taking bids on a mowing contract for year 2011. MOBILE HOMES: Middletown Please mail bids to Huffman Homes of Weston is offering a Bookkeeping, Inc., 512 Elk beautiful finished drywall, Amish Street, Gassaway, WV 26624. built sectional with 3 bedrooms, We will accept bids until June 2 baths starting $53, 999. Set up 27, 2011. Any questions conand delivery included call 800- cerning this please contact 874-4663 or complete details. Bob Wayne at 304-364-8281. 6-21 9-14tf “$1 AND A DEED IS ALL YOU NEED”, “New government loan packages”, “Lay-aWay Plan on all homes”, “New homes starting as low as “37,999”…at Clayton Homes of Buckhannon (3044 7 2 8 9 0 0 ) claytonhomesofbuckhannon.com. 6-28 FOR RENT HELP WANTED: Homemaker Aides. We need inhome aides to provide personal care services for elderly and disabled clients in the Braxton County area. Training is free, no experience necessary. Next training session scheduled for June 21 & 22, 20ll at the Days Inn Convention Center in Flatwoods and will begin at 8:30am each morning. For more information and/or to register for next training, please call 304-7441636 or 1-888-284-5025. EOE/M/V/F/D. 6-14 FOR LEASE: Commercial HELP WANTED: Internet Specialist Office Space, 1250 square M a r k e t i n g Needed. Contact 304-7657171 or newhorizoncorp@g.mail.com. 6-21 HELP WANTED: Experienced Office Helper Needed. Part Time to Full Time. Accounting Experience Helpful. 304-765-7171 or newhorizoncorp@g.mail.com 6-21 HELP WANTED: Drivers: Flatbed. Class A, $.40-.50/ exp based. Driver Wages Recently Increased. 2yrs. Exp. Req. Trinity Logistics Group - EEO/AA 800-6283408 6-21 HELP WANTED: Nail Tech Wanted: Image Maker Beauty Salon is now hiring a nail tech to join their established business. Must be professional and a self-starter. Serious inquiries call 364-8131. 6-21 HELP WANTED: Rehabilitation Counselor. The WV Division of Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor position. This individual will provide a full-range of vocational rehabilitation services to clients in Nicholas County. Position is located in Summersville, WV. Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, Psychology or closely related field. Salary based on experience. Civil service coverage and excellent benefits. Please send letter of interest and resume to Mark McClung, Branch Office Manager, WVDRS, 830 Northside Drive, Suite 113, Summersville, WV 26651 by June 24, 2011. 6-14 HELP WANTED: The Charleston Gazette, Charleston Daily Mail, Independent Contractor Needed for Newspaper Delivery, Sutton, Little Birch, Birch River, Dille, Widen. Earn Approximately $1800 a month before expenses, Approximately 4 hours a day, Dependable vehicle a must, Accident Medical Insurance Available. Call 1-800-WVA-NEWS Ext. 1709. 6-14 HELP WANTED: Maintenance Man Needed. Construction experience preferred. Apply in person. Truck Stop 67. 5-24tf HELP WANTED: PrimeCare Medical is seeking FT and PRN LPN’s to work in the medical department in the Central Regional Jail. Contact HR at 1-800245-7277 or fax resumes to 717-651-1865. EOE. REF #610. 6-14 HELP WANTED: Full time Registered Nurse sought to serve individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Nicholas/Webster counties. Employee will work from office in Summersville. Must have current WV nursing license, reliable means of transportation, and computer experience. Great benefit package available, M-F work with limited On-Call responsibilities. Reply to RN, PO box 709, Lewisburg, WV 24901. E.O.E. 6-14 HELP WANTED: Foster Parents needed for sibling groups and teens. National Youth Advocate 1-877-6927226 www.nyap.org Receive $200 bonus when licensed. 6-14 HELP WANTED: Housekeeper needed for Truck 67 Motel. Apply in person, ask for Sid. 5-31tf ????? MISC. LOCAL EMPLOYEE seeking to purchase 2-20 acres within 30 miles to the Birch River/Little Birch exits. Have cash. Please call 412558-0267 6-7 THREE FAMILY YARD SALE: Rt. 5 between Burnsville and Heaters at the old Gem store building; June 9, 10, 11 and June 16, 17, 18. Rain or Shine. For sale 2004 Buick Lesabre, appliances, TV’s, antiques, 4 Polaris ATV wheels, tools, softball equipment, clothing, glassware and much more. 6-14 LOST: Female Boston Terrier, Camp Scott Road area on May 28, Black and White with Blue Eyes, Answers to Blue, Reward. 716-553-8922. 6-14 SALE: June 17 & 18 at Jim and Revelea Lemon at 1125 Cutlip Fork Rd, Gassaway, WV, 9-5 pm. 6-14 ST AT E W I D E TA CLASSIFIEDS ADOPTION-BirthmotherYour concerns will be supported by us...openminded, creative married couple hoping to become adoptive parents. Legal/ Confidential Expenses Paid. Please text/call Alyse/ David: 1-862-432-7753. ADOPTION IS LOVE. 1st time Services Available to Residents and Visitors of Braxton County KNICELEY Water Wells INSURANCE AGENCY Geothermal wells, well pumps. Five generations of experience. 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Call 877-526-3764. www.wvtimberland.com LAUREL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is now hiring for the following position: CNA’S, LPN’S & RN’S Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a full benefit package, paid vacation, sick time and paid holidays. If interested, please contact the facility at (304)-286-4204. or fax resumes to (304)-286-3906. You may also stop by 1053 Clinic Drive, located just off exit #40 on I-79 (Big Otter), to fill out an application. EOE/Pre-employment drug testing conducted on site. LEGAL NOTICES Page 15, Braxton Citizens’ News, June 14, 2011 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 sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building Five, Room A-748, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia until June 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The bids will be downloaded and/or read publically thereafter for the construction of the following project(s): Call Contract State Project Federal Project Description 003 *0605547 S387-0REC/AL-011.00 00 PAVEMENT MARKINGS 2011 DISTRICT SEVEN RECALL STRIPING VARIOUS COUNTY: LEWIS BRAXTON GILMER OTHER Proposals will be received from prequailified 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 L. Pennington, P.E. Director of Program Planning and Administration 6-14 NOTICE OF FILING OF ESTATES TO THE CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE WITHIN NAMED DECEASED PERSONS: I have before me the estates of the following deceased persons and the accounts of the fiduciaries of their respective estates: DECEDENT: MELVIN J. ROBINSON FIDUCIARY: DEBRA K. PEPLIN 3696 WEST 22 ND ST. CLEVELAND, OHIO 44109 DECEDENT: C O D Y MARPLE JAMES FIDUCIARY: DAVID CODY JAMES 837 OLD MILL RD. WESTON, W.VA. 26452 DECEDENT: D A V I D BENNY TOLER FIDUCIARY: DAVID B. TOLER JR. P. O. BOX 221 LITTLE BIRCH, W.VA. DECEDENT: A L F R E D JEWELL LIPPS FIDUCIARY: TERRY LEE SMITH P. O. BOX 104 GLENVILLE, W.VA. 26351 DECEDENT: F R A N K SCHIEFER FIDUCIARY: VIRGINIA SCHIEFER 3617 SCOTTS FORK BONNIE RD. EXCHANGE, W.VA. 26601 DECEDENT: J O S E P H MYRON GIBSON FIDUCIARY: SANDRA GIBSON 5225 HEROLD RD. SUTTON, W.VA. 26601 DECEDENT: DOROTHY ANN “DEE” MEADOWS FIDUCIARY: JEFFREY D. CUTLIP 3525 EXCHANGE RD. EXCHANGE, W.VA. 26601 DECEDENT: J A M E S FEBUARY FIDUCIARY: JUDY S. MAXWELL RT. 4, BOX 265B CLARKSBURG, W.VA. 26301 DECEDENT: RONALD E. FACEMIRE FIDUCIARY: EDDY FACEMIRE 768 CLEVELAND RD. HACKER VALLEY, W.VA. 26222 DECEDENT: R A L P H SMALLWOOD FIDUCIARY: SHERRY WINE P. O. BOX 283 SUTTON, W.VA. 26601 DECEDENT: J O S E P H MICHAEL FRAME FIDUCIARY: JASON FRAME P. O. BOX 45 SUTTON, W.VA. 26601 DECEDENT: T H O M A S GERALD CASTO FIDUCIARY: LAMONA CASTO P. O. BOX 43, BURNSVILLE, W.VA. 26335 DECEDENT: P E A R L PRICE WINE FIDUCIARY: SHELLIE W. SINGLETON 89 ROSS RUN RD. FLATWOODS, W.VA. 26621 All persons having any claims against the estate(s) of any of the above-named persons whether due or not, are notified to exhibit the same with vouchers thereof, legally verified, to the fiduciary of such deceased persons as shown herein within 75 days of the first publication hereof or not later then the 22 day of August, 2011; and if not so exhibited to such fiduciary by that date to exhibit the same in the office of the undersigned Fiduciary Supervisor at the address shown below within 90 days of the first publication of this notice or not later than the 6 th day of September, 2011; otherwise any or all such Claims may by law be excluded from all benefits of said estate(s). All beneficiaries of said estate(s) may appear either before the above-named fiduciary by the date first above shown or thereafter before the Fiduciary Supervisor by the date last above shown to examine said claims and otherwise protect their respective interests. Given under my hand this the 7th day of June, 2011. Everything’s easier with people you know TAMERA FACEMIRE Fiduciary Supervisor 6-14 NOTICE The Flatwoods Canoe Run PSD is accepting sealed bids on the following items: 1. Dayton 120,000btu Natural Gas suspended heater 2. Reliance 82 gallon electric water heater 3. 20 gallon single stage air compressor with 2.0 hp electric motor The above items are available for inspection at the water treatment plant located at 1092 Main St. Sutton. For questions please call 304-765-3807. All sealed bids must be submitted before 4:00PM June 20,2011. Please clearly state which item you are bidding on. Bids will be opened on June 21, 2011. The above items are being sold in “as is” condition. Please mail bids to: Flatwoods-Canoe Run PSD Attn: Bids PO Box 677 Sutton, WV 26601 ***Flatwoods-Canoe Run PSD reserves the right to reject any and all bids.*** 6-14 LETTERS OF INTEREST SOLICITED Braxton County Board of Health is soliciting individuals who have a sincere interest in serving on the Board of Health. Currently one vacancy exists. WV Code 16-2-7 states . . .”A county board of health TM It’s easier to get things done with people you know. © MCS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BRAXTON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA TIMOTHY URBANIC, MELODY URBANIC, DONALD A. DEMASTUS, ANGELA R. DEMASTUS, VICKIE KEY, KATHRYN WALKER, OLGA E. GIOULIS, DOROTHY GIOULIS, MICHAEL GIOULIS AND CAFÉ CIMINO, LLC, Plaintiff, v. CIVIL ACTION NO 03-C-58 APPALICHIAN TIMBER SERVICES, INC. Defendant. NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON AND PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Thomas J. Drake, the undersigned Trustee of the ATS Settlement Trust, will bring on for hearing the TRUSTEE’S MOTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF TRUST FUNDS, before the Honorable Richard A. Facemire, Judge of the Circuit Court of Braxton County, West Virginia, at the Braxton County Courthouse Circuit Courtroom, 300 Main Street, Sutton, West Virginia, on the 9th day of July, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. Any interested party or person may attend to protect their respective interests. Thomas J. Drake West Va. State Bar No. 8537 Drake Law Office, L.C. Post Office Box 356 608 Elk Street Gassaway, WV 26624 Telephone: 304-364-8400 Email: tjdrake2233@frontier.com Trustee of ATS Settlement Trust 6-21 Braxton students participate in 2011 Lego Robotics Competition Braxton County Middle/High School had 20 students to participate in the 2011 Lego Robotics Competition at Bridgemont Community and Technical College on April 26, 2011. The purpose of the Lego Robotics Competition is to increase students’ awareness of potential careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Teams competing in the Sumo Challenge were Team 1- Robo Engineers consisting of Nathaniel Nicholas with a First Place finish in the Light Weight Division; Team 2Taco Warriors consisting of Cameron Love, Logan Belknap, Nick Anderson, Clayton Fleming, Dylan Johnson, and Takumi Veltre; Team 3- Spetenay consisting of KC Hoard, Jerryme Chope, AJ McMillion, and Brady Heater; Team 4- Spartans consisting of Frank Gose, Shane Belknap, Ryan Carr, and Brandon Weaver; Team 5- Gang Stars consisting of Josh Hinkle, Brian Hoover, and Robert Boyce; Team 6Lego consisting of Quentin Losh; and Team 7- Entitle I consisting of Christian Mullins. Parent volunteers attending were Ms. Sarah Anderson, Mr. Matthew McMillion, Mrs. Jeanne Carr, Dr. Joe Boyce, Dr. Jeanette Boyce, and our bus driver Mr. Danny Westfall, Sr. Teachers attending were Mr. Greg Groves and Mr.Ricky Barnett. Everyone had a great time by “learning by playing”. Please visit the site at h t t p : / / legocompetition.shutterfly.com/ to see the complete photo gallery. Fairview CEOS met on May 26 On May 26 Fairview CEOS met at the home of Marjorie Young. Lunch was served to Betty, Grace, Hayden & Jaime Keener, Margaret Ball, Fran Rice, Gay Woodrum and Hostess Marjorie. At 1 pm President Fran called the meeting to order with the flag pledge. Gay read Matthew Chapter 24. Prayer was by Margaret Ball. Marjorie read “Did You Pass By?” Secretary and treasurer’s report were approved as read. Business: Fran reported on area meeting, budget meeting and four people went to county commission with concerns about waterline and 911 service. We will continue with projects that we are working on. Health Motivator didn’t have anything so we had the lesson. Discover your fountain of youth was led by Jaime. She brought out many Coffman Insurance Services, Inc. Community People You Know is composed of five member selected and appointed by vote of the county commission. Each member appointed to the county board of health shall be a resident of the county. No more than two members who reside in the same magisterial district may be appointed and no more than two members may be appointed who are personally certified in, engaged in, or actively participating in the same business, profession or occupation. No more than three members of a county board of health may belong to the same political party. If interested for consideration, please submit a letter of interest detailing background information, and a brief summary of why applicant would like to serve. Applicant must be a Democrat or Republican and either the Western or Southern District. Submit letter of Interest to the Braxton County Commission, Post Office Box 486, Sutton, West Virginia 26601. Letter of Interest must be postmarked, and/or received by 4:00 p.m., EST, on June 24, 2011. 6-21 P.O. Box 450 Birch River, WV 26610 WV Insurance Company offering Homeowners Policies, Mobile Homes, Modulars, Sectionals, Farm & Business Insurance. For Rates or an Appointment Call 1-800-649-8995 Terry K. Coffman things that can add years to your life such as smoking, alcohol, eating, exercise, get regular checkups, etc. Next meeting will be at Darlena Samples’ June 23, 2011. Anyone can attend these meetings. Have a good day. Joyce Black Black celebrates 80 th birthday Joyce Black (Vice Queen) of the Flatwoods Red Hat Tulips recently c e l e b r a t e d h e r 8 0 th birthday with the love and congratulations of her fellow red hat members. Friend family card of thanks The family of Mabel Hash Friend wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the cards and prayers from friends and family. Thank you for the food provided by 1st Southern Baptist Church and the Steercreek Church of Christ and friends. We can’t express our thanks enough for the care provided by Burnsville Hospice Care and compassion by Dr. Sally Stewart, Alice Facemire, Ann Nolan and others. We couldn’t have made it without their loving attention to our mother. Thanks to the Lloyd brothers for their service. Special thanks to Richie and Ryan Roach for their personal and attending care extended to our family. Shelba, Martha, Carolyn, Von and Linda WVattorneys.com Page 16 June 14, 2011 Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV Lighthouse Christian Academy finishes out 2010-2011 school year Lighthouse Christian Academy closed out their 2010-2011 school year on a good note. At the end of the year award ceremony, the students gave a song and scripture recital. The attendees were treated to songs sung by the whole school, scripture read- ings by Jacob Stout and Alexa Wayne, memorized scripture recitals by Cory Gump, Alexander Perrin and Matthew Gerwig, and an original song written by Emmitt Wayne, played on the guitar by David Quinn and sung by Beverly Bosley, Tori Stout, and Emmitt Wayne. Awards were handed out honoring perfect attendance to Cory Gump and faithful attendance to Jacob Stout, Alexa Wayne, Tori Stout and Emmitt Wayne. Good citizenship awards were given to Jacob Stout, Alexa Wayne, Cory Gump, Beverly Bosley, Tori Stout and Emmitt Wayne. Students who were on the Honor Roll the entire year received a special award. The students receiving this award were Keith Meadows, Jacob Stout, Alexa Wayne, Cory Gump, Beverly Bosley, Tori Stout, Alexander Perrin, Matthew Gerwig, and Emmitt Wayne. Lighthouse Christian Academy would like to thank all of the supporters of the school. Without their continued support the school would not be what it is today. Lighthouse Christian Acad- emy is extremely grateful and wants everyone to know how deeply touched they are by such love and support. Anyone having questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy can call 304-3644370 and leave a message and someone will get in touch with you. Now Available at your local Dodge/Chrysler Dealer... Exit 62 Off I-79 -- Right 1/2 Mile Gassaway, West Virginia 1-800-427-2389 or 364-5132 www.michaelmotors.com I-79 *With approved Ally financing. Tax & Fees not included. Payments w/$3000 cash or trade equity. 200 @ 3.9 for 72 months. Avenger @ 1.9% for 72 months. Take Exit 62 Turn Right ( Rt. 4 MICHAELMOTORS