Publication - Clay County Free Press
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Publication - Clay County Free Press
Volume 125 No. 42 Periodical Postage Paid at Clay, West Virginia 25043-0180 County Court Hearing By Erica Kearns After months of delay, Judge Facemire heard the arguments for the Prosecutor Jim Samples vs. the Clay County Commission court case on Tuesday. Allowing Circuit Clerk Mike Asbury to join in the suit, Judge Facemire is faced with deciding if the County Commission cut the budgets of the two constitutional offices to the point that the offices are unable to function. Testimony started with Prosecutor Jim Samples and covered the details of the budgets for the fiscal years 2013-2014 and 20142015. Samples’ three hour long testimony covered current office expenses, the proposed budget and the means used to arrive at the determined amounts. Circuit Clerk Mike Asbury took the witness stand after lunch, with his responses mirroring much of what Samples had said. County Commissioner Jerry Linkinoggor was the only defendant to take the stand, detailing the process by which the commission had decided the budget for each constitutional office within the courthouse. Tasked with the duties of deciding if the Clay County Commission was or wasn’t in error when assigning the budgets for the courthouse offices, Judge Facemire took the case under advisement, allowing two weeks for the court’s findings to be filed. Judge Facemire will then render his decision. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 75 cents New Memorial Sign at Hartland Bridge Honors Jones Brothers Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help By Erica Kearns The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office needs your help. In August a body was found in the Reamer Road area of Clendenin. At the time of discovery, no information was available about the body as it was badly decomposed. After the body was examined further by doctors and investigators, details about the body have been released. The deceased was a white male, approximately 50 years. The individual had suffered a traumatic brain in- jury within the past few years, possibly from a car or ATV accident, which had caused a subdural hemorrhage that led to brain surgery at the time of the accident. The person also had broken ribs and was missing several teeth. If anyone has information pertaining to the identity of this individual or the subject, please call the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department at 304-357-0169. September Awesome Brave Recognition at Big Otter Elementary At Big Otter Elementary School, each month is designated to a specific character trait that students learn about. September’s trait was “Friendly.” Students who are friendly with their classmates, teachers, and community were recognized as the “Awesome Brave.” The following students received a certificate and Big Otter Braves bag purchased by the Big Otter PTO: Boggess - PreK - Gabriel Cardona, Rhodes - PreK - Adrionnah Stutler, Linger - PreK - Spencer Faulkner, McKinney - K - Lilian Hamrick, Collins - K - Maddy Thompson, Jarvis - 1st - Eli Metheney, Marks - 1st - Riley Tacy, Knopp - 2nd - Tyler Salisbury, Douglas 2nd - Ottumn Metheney, Underwood - 3rd Kennah Hinkle, Kleman - 4th - Sarah Doss, Holcomb - 4th - Gracie Boggs, Chapman - 5th - Rhiannon Salisbury, Helmick - 5th Chesney Boggs Governor Tomblin Recognizes Division of Corrections Harvest Now Program Gov. Tomblin recognized the West Virginia Division of Correction’s Harvest Now donation program, a sustainable fresh produce effort, for donating more than 46,000 pounds of fresh produce to local food banks and charitable organizations across West Virginia. “The Harvest Now program fits with the goals of my justice reinvestment initiative and helps provide inmates with the skills they need to be successful when they return to our communities,” Gov. Tomblin said. “Not only does tending and harvesting a garden provide inmates with valuable skills including managing tasks and accomplishing longterm goals, but the work these men and women are doing serves West Virginia’s communities in need. West Virginia is blessed with an array of natural resources, and I’m grateful the hard work of so many has cultivated our state’s rich soil into a plentiful harvest.” The Harvest Now program provides opportunities for corrections inmates to work with the West Virginia University Extension Ser- Pruntytown Correctional Center in Taylor County donated more 3,492 pounds of fresh potatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers and green beans to Mountaineer Food Bank Photo courtesy of West Virginia Division of Corrections. vice and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to plow, plant and maintain facility-wide garden plots. Fresh produce grown on-site HARVEST continued on Page 3 The completion of the Hartland Bridge also meant the erection of a new memorial sign for the Jones Brothers. Found on the North end of the bridge, the historical marker tells the story of the five brothers the bridge was dedicated in honor of. Dundon Trestle Work Complete By Erica Kearns Thanks to the hard work of local volunteers, walkers, bicyclers and horseback riders are now able to travel the entire section of railroad bed from Pisgah to Dundon. Thanks to Appalachian Timber Products of Sutton and their generous donation of materials and David Pierson for the use of equipment, the floor of the railroad trestle at Dundon has been completely replaced. The sturdy oak flooring expands to cover 180’ of steel to allow travelers to safely cross over the mouth of Buffalo Creek. The project was initiated during the Governor’s Day of Caring but took weeks to complete. Mitch DeBoard, Michael Shamblin, Moon Mullins, Brent DeBoard and Michael Adkins worked countless hours to ensure the trestle flooring was safe for crossing. The group effort was made possible by the Business Development Authority, the Buffalo Creek Watershed, United Way, Clay 4-H and WVU Extension Office and Clay County Services Unlimited. Make time to enjoy the county’s first trail and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors this fall. Two Run Dairy Bar Holds Grand Opening By Erica Kearns The triangle at Two Run is officially a lunch hot spot once again. The Two Run Dairy Bar held its grand opening on Friday at 11 am and by 2 pm, the place was almost out of everything! The successful first day of business was a welcoming sight for operator Roseanne Nottingham. Offering hand cut fries, burgers, hot dogs (with homemade chili and slaw), and a variety of sandwiches and deep fried sides, Two Run Dairy Bar serves up a quick and tasty lunch. Ice cream, shakes and sundaes will be added to the menu soon. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 8pm, carryout orders can be placed ahead of time by calling 304-543-3335. Let your next weekend drive take you to Two Run Dairy Bar, your mouth will thank you! Grand Opening success at Two Run Dairy Bar! Tractor Trailer Wreck Turns Into Blessing By Erica Kearns A tractor trailer wreck on I-79 Sunday turned from an accident to a blessing. The semi was traveling Northbound on the interstate when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the truck’s box trailer to careen over the interstate bridge at the Big Otter exit. The contents of the trailer spewed onto Route 16 below, hindering traffic. The cargo consisted entirely of Healthy Choice frozen dinners and with the trailer rendered unusable, the dinners needed to be refrigerated so they wouldn’t ruin. A call was made and Tom and Freda Auxier headed north. A majority of the dinners were donated to the Oak and steel now allow travelers safe passage over the mouth of Buffalo Creek. Christian Service Center, a food pantry in Lizemores, which was recently a victim of theft. The trucking company was glad to make the most of the situation. Clean up of the site lasted into the night on Sunday and resumed on Monday morning. No one was injured in the accident. McKinzee Barker crowned 2014 Homecoming Queen MCKINZEE BARKER CROWNED QUEEN BY PRINCIPAL MELINDA ISSACS SEE SPORTS ON PAGE 7 Page 2 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Clay County Free Press claycountyfreepress.com Friday, October 10, 2014 Docket Schedule: Magistrate Mitchel King 10:00 am, Spencer vs Owens, et al Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Docket Schedule: Magistrate Mitchel King 1:00 pm, State vs Dustin Hagar 1:15 pm, State vs Lowell Gray 1:30 pm, State vs Shane Miller 1:30 pm, State vs Adrian Randall Thompson 1:45 pm, State vs Jonathan Adkins 2:00 pm, State vs Christopher David Pritt 2:15 pm, State vs Herbert L Nutter 2:30 pm, State vs Daniel Vaughan 2:45 pm, State vs Dusty Wade Pritt 3:00 pm, State vs Michael Haines 3:15 pm, State vs Tawny Tenille Jarvis 3:30 pm, State vs Steven Adkins 3:45 pm, State vs Shane Allen Cadle Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Docket Schedule: Magistrate Jeffery Boggs 9:00 am, State vs Timothy David Graham 9:00 am, State vs Debbie Rapp 9:00 am, State vs Carter Matthew Morton 9:00 am, State vs Kimberly Ann Smith 10:00 am, State vs Lane Sizemore 10:00 am, State vs Brian Hodge II 10:00 am, State vs Dennis James Koch 10:00 am, State vs Ashley Brooke Smith 10:00 am, State vs Ernest Dale Laxton 11:00 am, State vs Brian Matthew Welch 11:00 am, State vs Oscar J E Bashford 11:00 am, State vs Lucas Gallagher 11:00 am, State vs David Clayton Samples 1:00 pm, State vs Stephanie Parham 1:00 pm, State vs Tiffany Jane Tackett 1:00 pm, State vs Tony Nicholas George 1:00 pm, State vs Larry Travis Copen 1:00 pm, State vs Tomas C Coulter 2:00 pm, State vs Howard Jeffery Lilly 2:00 pm, State vs Jacee L Markle 2:00 pm, State vs Michael Allen Bird 2:00 pm, State vs Darlene S. Deems Board of Education Meeting By Shanna Paige The regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting was held on Monday, September 29, 2014. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as read. Current bills were approved as read. Tim Butler, the Special Education teacher at Clay Elementary, retired from service. Cathy Craddock, the math teacher at Clay Middle School, also resigned. Courtnie Morris will be employed as a substitute teacher pending her certification. Thirteen teachers were hired for the after school program; Virginia McCormick, Eric Legg, Anita Stephenson, JB Butcher, Tracy Wayne, Kathi Linkinoggor, Britni Ramsey, Pat Underwood, Sherian Helmick, Deloris Kelman, Tina Hall, Holli Layne, and Amy Nichols. Pending certification and a back ground check the following substitute custodians will be hired for Clay County Schools: Mark Mitchem, Juanita Nicholas, and Rachelle Duffield. The FFA was granted approval for an overnight stay and the expense of $4,725 for the FFA National Competition in Louisville, Ky. The Innovation Grant for H. E. White was approved with the assurance to fix some typographical errors. Editing of the School Counseling Policy was tabled for the next business meeting. The West Virginia Department of Education Policy 2419 was approved. This is a policy adopted by all 55 counties. The Superintendent has set goals and objectives for this year’s term. The meeting adjourned following discussions. Let’s Talk Event Scheduled at Clay Lions Club The Clay County Health Department, Clay Family Resource Network, and The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative are partnering to host a “Let’s Talk” event. This event is an opportunity for parents and children to learn to communicate in an open honest manner about sexuality and other sensitive issues. Such discussions can help young people delay sex and avoid unintended pregnancy and STDs. Research shows that adolescents prefer their parents/guardians to be their sex educators. Moreover, children often need more information, guidance and open discussion with their families. Families can play a pivotal role in helping young people make healthy decisions about sex. Most parents want the opportunity to share their values and provide their children with accurate information about sexuality. But often, parents and other adults feel uncomfortable discussing sexuality. Often they need assistance and support in starting meaningful conversations. For questions or more information contact April Taylor at Clay County Health Department at 304-5874269. We encourage every family to attend this event. It’s never too early or too late to have this discussion. This is a perfect opportunity to gather the tools you need to become an educator for your children. Bring your children and make this a family event. Email: news@claycountyfreepress.com advertising@claycountyfreepress.com subscriptions@claycountyfreepress.com Michael Showell, Publisher The Clay County Free Press (USPS 116-660) is published weekly at 291 Main Street, Clay, West Virginia. Subscription Rate: In County, $25.00, Out of County, $30.00, Out of State, $35.00. Periodical postage paid at Clay, West Virginia. Address all mail (subscription, change of address) to: P.O. Box 180, Clay, West Virginia 25043 or call (304) 587-4250 or Fax (304) 587-7300. POSTMASTER Please give old address and your new address. Grim Indicted By Erica Kearns Seth Grim, the 21 year old who wrecked his SUV and shut down I-79 in August, was indicted on felony charges this week. Grim was traveling from Pennsylvania when he wrecked his vehicle in Roane County several weeks ago. Investigators at the scene of the accident found three firearms and a quart jar filled with marijuana in the wreckage. As a result, Grim was placed under arrest immediately following the wreck. The federal indictment against Grim is for the charges of carrying firearms during state-to-state commerce and using a controlled substance. Federal Court Upholds EPA Veto of Spruce Mountaintop Removal Mine Finds coal industry’s case against EPA action baseless Today Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of a permit for one of the largest and most extreme mountaintop removal coal mines ever proposed in Appalachia, the Spruce No. 1 Mine. The court found no merit in the coal industry’s case, and found that EPA’s decision to veto the Clean Water Act permit for this mine was reasonable and fully supported by the scientific record. Background information and relevant documents are provided at the end of this release. Statement from Emma Cheuse, Earthjustice counsel who argued on behalf of several Appalachian groups in defense of the EPA’s veto: “Today’s court victory is a win for all Americans who believe our children deserve clean water and healthy lives without facing the increased threats of cancer, birth defects and early mortality associated with mountaintop removal coal mining. “Now that a court has affirmed EPA’s decision to prevent the unacceptable devastation this practice causes in this important instance, we need EPA to do its job across the board to protect Appalachian communities before the coal industry destroys more waterways, communities and unique natural areas for good.” Statement from Ben Luckett, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, who also represented the coalition of Appalachian community groups as amici curiae in support of EPA: “The court rightly recognized the robust scientific foundation for EPA’s decision to prevent the extreme environmental harm associated with the Spruce mine’s proposed valley fills. We expect that EPA going forward will faithfully apply that science and take proactive steps to avert the damage caused by large scale surface coal mining that it so clearly identified in its veto determination.” Statement from Jim Hecker, Environmental Enforcement Director at Public Justice and co-counsel in the 1998 case that initially blocked the Spruce mine: “The coal industry has falsely painted the Spruce Mine veto as an example of EPA overreach and a ‘war on coal,’ and this decision shows that EPA’s decision is based on clear scientific evidence of serious environmental harm from mining.” Statement from Debbie Jarrell, Coal River Mountain Watch co-director: “It’s about time that the EPA is able to do their jobs, but protecting two streams out of the hundreds of active and pending permits is a far cry from ending mountaintop removal. The EPA needs to go much further to protect our communities’ health and water, and not get sued for doing their jobs.” Statement from Bill Price of the Sierra Club: “This is great news for people living in mountain communities. Once again the courts have upheld the right of the EPA to act. Hopefully the Administration will now move forward and take actions that Appalachian activists have asked for.” Historical Society Meeting The Clay County Landmarks Commission and Historical Society met October 1, 2014 in the Clay County Library. Present were Jerry Stover, Jim Miller, Betty Robinson and Eloise Boggs. Dispensing with the formality of the usual agenda, the meeting consisted mostly of the discussion of two main topics, (1) the Old Courthouse and (2) the Garnie Testa book. A brief report was given also of our day at the Apple Festival. 1. The Old Courthouse: how do we make folks aware of our Historical Society and of our plans for the Old Courthouse and what are the necessary elements for the success of those plans? The consensus was that the essentials are available funds and committed personnel. Jerry reiterated our long-term plans as outlined years ago in our newsletter and repeated numerous times since then, “(1) a home for the Historical Society; (2) a museum filled with Clay County treasures; (3) a place for community functions, musical programs and theatrical productions; and (4) probably most attractive and most attainable, an education center.” As for a home for the Historical Society, we did move into the second floor space in 1994 and it has become a repository for historical writings, records, books, family histories, documents, etc., demonstrated in the establishment of our well organized library. This is an ongoing project with much material yet to be sorted out and organized so as to be available to researchers. For this, we need additional local volunteers, and volunteers to open and supervise the library on a regular schedule. As an awareness strategy, for both the Historical Society and the Old Courthouse, it was suggested that newspaper articles might be the most effective means. It was CLAY COUNTY WEATHER further suggested that the Charleston newspapers, as well as local ones, be used. Betty will contact a Charleston Daily Mail feature writer whom she knows and suggest to him that he interview Jerry on the topic of the Old Courthouse, for the purpose of doing an article on the subject. The minutes of the meeting of October 1, printed in the local newspapers, will inform local readers. 2. Garnie Testa’s Book on the History of Education in Clay County: it is likely that the large volume of material will have to be divided into two parts, namely the teachers’ autobiographies and the organizational and historical information of education in West Virginia and especially Clay County. (a) Sandra Claybrook is in the process of retyping the historical/organizational part and could use help from volunteers with good typing and computer skills. (b) The autobiographies have been typed and proofed and are ready to go. As we decided in an earlier meeting, the book will contain only what Mrs. Testa included; only the autobiographies of the teachers who responded to her request will be printed. Obviously, this list of Clay County teachers is limited, not only by lack of response but also by the large number of teachers whom Mrs. Testa could not contact. It is our concern that this part of our county history will be lost. We are therefore giving our readers an opportunity to write about any teachers they had or know about - unfortunately, many are long gone and any who would remember them are also long gone, but there are still many memories of past teachers among our readers. Tell us what you remember about your teachers, incidents you remember, or just names of teachers and where they taught, with approximate dates if possible. One long-ago teacher who was mentioned was Ruth Loughead Herald, who taught for many years in Union District. Many of her former students still live in Clay County or in other counties and states. Send your stories and other information to the Clay County Historical Society, P. O. Box 670, Clay. WV 25043. Our plan is to organize these and publish them as a supplement to Mrs. Testa’s book. Since the Board of Education does not have old records, information about many of our county teachers will be forever lost if we don’t do something. In addition to the two topics discussed above, a brief report was given of our day, Saturday, September 20, at the Apple Festival. We had many visitors, saw old friends and made new ones, from the county and other counties and other states. Among our book sales, the Paxton book sales surprised us and we sold all the cop- ies we took to the festival. We do have additional copies, but thoughts of a reprint came up. Betty will contact family members of the author, the late Roger Keeney, about getting permission to reprint the book. Dustin Bird also had a display (and sold a few) of Hickory & Lady Slippers issues which he has reprinted. During the day, we added a few new names to our membership list. The meeting adjourned. Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Clay County Library Eloise Boggs Recorder DHHR Requires Reporting of Acute Neurologic Illness Cases with focal limb weakness must be reported immediately Officials with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health today filed an order requiring health care providers and health care facilities to report to the State DHHR all cases of acute neurologic illness with focal limb weakness of unknown etiology (cause or origination) in children, at the request of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We have issued the order today with the Secretary of State’s Office as a precaution,” said Dr. Letitia Tierney, State Health Officer and Commissioner for the Bureau for Public Health. “Our action follows CDC’s Health Advisory concerning CDC’s investigation into a potential link between enterovirus EVD68 and the acute neurologic illness with focal limb weakness of unknown etiology in children. CDC’s investigation is continuing and this is a proactive approach on the part of the Bureau for Public Health to track this issue.” CDC’s investigation is looking into a cluster of nine pediatric patients in Colorado hospitalized with acute neurologic illness of undetermined etiology that might be linked to EV-D68. CDC’s Health Advisory was shared with providers across the country to determine if there are children with simi- lar clinical and radiographic findings being cared for in other states. West Virginia has had four confirmed cases of EV-D68 in three counties: Greenbrier, Wirt and Wood. To date, in West Virginia, there has not been any report of an acute neurological illness similar to that seen in Colorado. “We will continue to follow the CDC investigation closely and will be monitoring activity in West Virginia,” said Tierney. “In the meantime, we should continue taking the standard enterovirus precautions of washing hands frequently with soap and water and covering coughs and sneezes.” Residents should pay close attention to respiratory status as difficulty breathing, or more difficulty than usual, can be a symptom. There are no specific treatments for people with respiratory illness caused by EV-D68. There are no anti-viral medications currently available for those infected with EVD68 nor are there any vaccines to prevent infections of EV-D68. Since people with asthma are at greater risk for respiratory illnesses, they should take their regular medications and follow their action plan to maintain control of their illness during this time. In addition, a flu shot is recommended for everyone. CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014- Page 3 We Get Letters... Editor, West Virginians are asked to approve an amendment to the state constitution this November. A change to the fundamental document for governing our state. You would think that something as ginormous and significant as a constitutional amendment would benefit the entire state. The intent of this amendment, however, is to provide tax favors to ONLY ONE specific business. Article X of the constitution deals with taxes and clearly states that “Subject to the exceptions in this section contained, taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the state . . . “ The Homestead Exemption gives a small tax break to EACH and EVERY homeowner over age 65 “throughout the state.” The proposed amendment will give a very substantial tax break to ONE specific business. It would be unethical for the legislature to give special favors to a particular entity so the amendment doesn’t even name the business but describes it in cryptic language that could only fit this particular organization. Oh, the legislature will then be required to “sweeten the pie” for competing businesses by doling out a few favors for them as well. The tax code becomes vulnerable to corruption, used to award favors, forgetting that “taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the state.” Who would be the losers if the amendment passes? All the rest of us! The taxpayers who have been petitioning the legislature for years for relief from burdensome real and personal property taxes continue to be forgotten. I would guess that the framers of this original document— having lately dissolved the bonds between them and slaveowning Virginia—intended to establish a free state where all were treated equally. Let’s remember that. Brenda Donnellan Jane Lew, WV Editor’s Note: The following excerpt from the WV Secretary of State website explains what the amendment is about, and what your vote, whether for or against, will mean. On Tuesday, November 4, West Virginia voters will be asked to vote on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of West Virginia concerning creating exemptions from property taxes for certain non-profit youth organizations. On the ballot, voters will see the title of the amendment: HARVEST Thank You!!! Thank you to the Clay County citizens. You have supported me for the past forty two years in my service to you. I served you as a teacher for 3 years, a high school principal for 20 years and your school superintendent for 11 years. Together we had one of the most recognized school systems in the state of West Virginia. We had visitors from other counties and even from Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. They were hoping to capture the magic we had created. Our secret was very simple. We were dedicated to create a culture of learning. We tried to support each individual child to help ensure their success. During the past 8 years I have served you as a county commissioner. We have had many successes during that time period. We have accumulated nearly 5 million dollars in grant money. We have many numerous updates to a courthouse that to get facility gardens off on the right foot. Division of Corrections officials expect fresh produce for several seasons to come, as facilities plan to continue harvest into fall. A number of centers have already started planning for the spring. Administered under the direction of Commissioner Jim Rubenstein, Harvest Now was first launched in West Virginia in 2013 and is supported by eight correctional facilities across the state including Anthony Correctional Center in Greenbrier County, Beckley Correctional Center in Raleigh County, Denmar Correctional Center in Pocahontas County, Huttonsville Correctional Center in Randolph County, Pruntytown Correctional Center in Taylor County, Lakin Correctional Center in Mason County, Parkersburg Correctional Center in Wood County and St. Marys Correctional Center in Pleasants County. had not been touched since its construction in the mid 70’s. We went from zero security cameras to 12 inside and 2 outside. We replaced the manual doors with automatic closures at both entrances and at the county clerk’s office. We added magnetic locks to the courtroom, the judges’ chambers and the probation area for additional security. We now have a sprinkler system where none existed. In addition, we replaced every light fixture in the courthouse with new energy efficient lighting and upgraded the heating and air conditioning units with energy efficient units. These upgrades will save approximately $10,000 in utility bills each year. The best news is that all these changes were made with grant money, costing the taxpayer very little. We even purchased our copy paper and custodial supplies through the local RESA, saving several hundred dollars each year. We were able to acquire the Project Lifesaver Program for our county through a grant. Deputy Rider, Greg Fitzwater and I have been trained to use the equipment. Some volunteers at the Big Otter Fire Department have already been trained and the Clay and Lizemore Departments will be next. We have already purchased tracking devices for each of the 3 voluntary fire departments. Our E911 call center is housed in the Judicial Annex and has been operating successfully for nearly two years. We not only dispatch our emergency, fire and police more efficiently, we also created approximately 15 new jobs. Hopefully, we will find funding to finish the Judicial Annex which will house the magistrate’s offices, the magistrate clerk and the sheriff’s field office. Working through the Lions Club, we have conducted Basket Bingos for over 50 non-profit organizations in the county, generating over $200,000 in revenue. And, through regular Monday night bingo, we give away $10,000 in scholarships to Clay County High graduates each year. If elected in November, I will continue to serve you for the next 2 years as a member of the Clay County Board of Education. I believe my 34 years of experience in education can be very beneficial. Regrettably, if elected, I will have to forfeit my position as a county commissioner. However, I will have created a job for someone in Clay County that pays well and provides benefits. With your support, I will finish my career, where it began, with the school system. Again, thank you for your support. Jerry Linkinoggor Hagar Reunion—2014 continued from Front Page Lakin Correctional Center in Mason County donated approximately 8,900 pounds of fresh zucchini and corn to the Mountaineer Food Bank, Old Man River Food Bank, Huntington Area Food Bank and a charitable organization in Mason, West Virginia. Photo courtesy of West Virginia Division of Corrections. provides facility kitchens with fresh options to supplement daily meals, and additional produce supports the Mountaineer Food Bank and similar charitable organizations across the state, serving hundreds of West Virginia families. “We are pleased that we can give back and support those in need as part of this endeavor,” Corrections Commissioner Jim Rubenstein said. “I would like to thank the wardens, staff and inmates who have worked on the project, and as a division we continue to increase the amount of fresh produce we are able to donate to our local communities. We are honored and humbled that we can give back and are committed to the continued success of this project.” Harvest Now also provides inmates with the opportunity to support their local communities by donating produce to local schools and working with Future Farmers of America student chapters Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment and a summary of the amendment prepared by the West Virginia Legislature: “To amend the State Constitution to exempt from property tax certain properties in this state owned by nonprofit youth organizations and built at cost of at least $100 million whether or not the property is used for the nonprofit youth organization’s charitable or nonprofit purpose to help raise funds for the benefit of the nonprofit youth organization. If approved, the Legislature would be required to enact laws that would protect local and regional businesses from unfair competition and unreasonable loss of revenue caused by the nonprofit organization use of the tax exemption.” Voting “FOR” means you are in favor of the amendment and would allow the nonprofit youth organization to use the property for other purposes without losing its currently available charitable use property tax exemption. Before taking effect, the Legislature would have to pass laws that define the types of use of the property and that protect non-tax-exempt businesses from unfair competition. Voting “AGAINST” means that you are against the amendment and would not allow for the property tax exemption if the property is used for non-charitable purposes. For more information, contact the West Virginia Secretary of State at 304-558-6000 or online, http://www.sos.wv.gov/ news/topics/elections-candidates/Pages/West-Virginia-Voters-Will-Be-Asked-To-Vote-On-Constitutional-AmendmentIn-November.aspx It was sweet, and it was sad. When folks gathered at the Bethel Methodist Church Fellowship Building for the 25th reunion of Hagar Grade School, it was a time of love and friendship, reminiscing and remembering the ones who are no longer with us. Although some of us are on canes and requiring assistance, it was good to gather together one more time. Many, many years have passed since we attended the two-room grade school, but memories are vivid and the ties of friendship grow tighter. It was an honor to have Mrs. Frances White to organize and oversee the gathering, and who puts in such hard work to make the reunion successful. Her husband Richard (Lip) White passed away this summer, and it was difficult without him by her side. We are all so grateful to her, and for her devotion to this reunion and the community. Attending were many former students and friends. Harland (Doc) Walls came from Widen, Clyde Salyers from Freeport, Ohio, Arlene Kaye (Brown) Jett from Little Hocking, Ohio, Jerry L. Plaugher from Belpre, Ohio and Keyota Jarvis from Maysel. Also attending was Sylvia Hope (Brown) Summers of Ovapa, Lorraine Rose also of Ovapa, Bill Hanshaw of Spencer, Mike and Peggy (White) Bragg of Leon, James P. Summers of Ovapa, Norma (Summers) Colcamp and Pam May of Mogadore, Ohio, Charlotte Jett of Maysel and Jerry and Brenda Rogers of Summersville. Mary Ellen (O’Dell) Friend came from Ravenswood, Oliver (Sonny) and Myrtle Belle (Brown) Arbogast from Elkview with their son Oliver, Jr. (Wendell.) Linda (White) and Tawny Boggs came from Rupert and Betty M. Haynes came from Scott Depot, along with Hope (McKown) Slack. Attending from Ovapa was Jerry (Dink) and Bonnie (King) White, Mildred Summers (our oldest student, I think) Sandy (White) Potasnik, Jerry and Judy (Summers) Duke, Angie (Walker) and Mitchell Adkins and Alexa, and Jaden Walker. Doris (King) Long came from French Creek, Mary (King) Samples from Rush, Evelyn (Eagle) McLaughlin from Procious, Charlie and Susie (O’Dell) Loomis from Given, Jerry Samples from South Carolina and Criss and Alyce Faye (O’Dell) of Ovapa. Others attending were Bob Thomas of Belle, Wanita (Oxley) Gray of Clay and Otto Brown of Fola. We apologize if we have omitted anyone’s name, as some did not sign the register. We appreciate everyone who attended and hope to see you next year. Coffman’s Insurance Agency, Inc. P.O. Box 510 Birch River, WV 26610 W.Va. Insurance Company Home Owners Policies Mobile Homes, Modulars, Sectionals Farm & Business Insurance. For Rate or Appointments Call Garry Coffman, Agent 304-649-8702 Claims - Call 1-800-261-3626 John G. Hubbard, DDS, PLLC Huttonsville Correctional Center in Randolph County donated approximately 3,800 pounds of fresh vegetables to the Mountaineer Food Bank and this year, extended the facility’s garden to half an acre. Photo courtesy of West Virginia Division of Corrections. John G. Hubbard, DDS, PLLC in Clay, WV would like to announce our new discounts available to our patients immediately. • VETERANS 10% • SENIOR CITIZENS 10% PRIVATE PAY PATIENTS WITH NO DENTAL INSURANCE 10% *5% if combined with Senior Citizen Discount Financing options available to qualified patients. Both doctors honor graduates of West Virginia University School of Dentistry and have 47 years of combined clinical experience. We now have over 100,000 pediatric visits (children age 12 and under) WE LOVE KIDS! R. Brooks Legg, Jr., D.D.S./John G. Hubbard, D.D.S. Zoom 2 and new Sapphire Bleaching Systems • Extractions • Oral Cancer Examinations • Porcelain Veneers/Crowns/Bridges • Root Canal Therapy • Implants/Implant retained Dentures & Crowns • Nitrous Oxide Sedation • Oral Sedation • Laser Assisted Periodontal Disease Treatment • Cosmetic Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry Preferred providers for Mountain State Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Delta Dental, MetLife, United Concordia, 4 Most, CHIPS, WV Pre-employment Program, Adults & Child Medicaid NOW OPEN ON FRIDAYS • HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4 pm 63 Carr Street • Clay, West Virginia 25043 304-587-4232 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED MEDICAID, CHIPS AND WEST VIRGINIA PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PATIENTS. www.leggdentalgroup@frontier.com Our Office Policy: “WE TREAT OTHERS AS WE LIKE TO BE TREATED OURSELVES” Matthew 7:12 Page 4 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 THE BAPTIST CLASSROOM By Pastor John Pruitt MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23:5 Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Have you ever been in a certain predicament in your life and wonder how the things that have happened to you could ever be for your present or eternal good? The answer to the question is really simple when we view it from God’s perspective. It is because our spiritual, and emotional strength, and well-being lies in our dependency of God. This is found to be so in Psalms 40:16, 17. “Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation says continually, the Lord be magnified. But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.” We know that we have God’s care and protection because of Psalms 121:4; “Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Psalms 32:7, “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” First, David says, “Thou Preparest a Table before Me in the Presence of Mine Enemies...” On a battle field, the solders have to eat when they can and be constantly vigilant and hope they do not come under fire during the meal. The peace of the saint of God in the midst of a world system who wishes that they be destroyed is unexplainable to the world; it is a peace that passes all understanding. Remember that the Lord is our Shepherd and because of that fact, we shall not want for what we need. That is a divine promise. In Exodus 12 God instructed the people to eat in hast, with their travel cloths on, their walking shoes on their feet and their walking stick in their hand. They were to eat in hast, not in fear and they were to trust in God’s provision in the presence of their enemies. Psalms 107:29 says, “He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.” you may also pause at this time and read Mark 4:35-40. Ok, if you are finished with that read- ing, notice that Psalm 23:5 is a scene of calm in the midst of the storm. What does David mean by ENEMIES? Well, Romans 8:7 shows us: Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. And James 4:4 informs: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. And then our Lord states in Matthew 10:22, And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Now, the greatest enemy of mankind including the saints is death itself. Psalms 22:29, All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul. Nevertheless, God has prepared a peaceful table even in the presence of this greatest enemy. Psalms 23:4 yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. It is through the suffering, death, shed blood and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ that this great enemy death has been conquered. 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, “For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” It would do the saint good to take the time and read 1 Corinthians 15 in its entirety. There is much encouragement to the child of God to know that, because of the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross and His victorious resurrection, you have been given eternal life and in the end, we shall mock death and laugh in its face. Death can never harm the child of God; for we read in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, “O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Don’t forget your homework, 1 Corinthians 15. E-mail, johnpruitt@ frontiernet.net or message me on face book. Salt and Sonshine By James Paxton FAITH Heb. 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. According to what the above verse declares, it is not possible to please God unless you are in possession of and are indeed exercising that thing called faith. Faith is more than nodding your head in agreement or verbally declaring that you believe something is true. At some point everyone has some portion of faith. God’s word declares: Ro 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Some fail to use it, some fail to feed it with the Word of God, some turn their back on it, but at some point everyone has faith in some specific measure. But look what it says in 2 Thes. 3:2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. What happened? Some have rejected faith and chosen their own path. They cannot please God. Faith is more than a hope or an expec- tation. Faith is completely relying on or trusting that something shall be. Hebrews 11:1 tells us “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith, real faith has substance and it has evidence. Faith has the power to resist temptation and refuses to give ground when opposed by opinions, bad reports or even threats and accusations. Faith has no plan “b”. Faith is not even based on fact because fact’s change. Faith is rooted in truth. The truth of God’s Word does not change because God does not change. Faith must be fed to be sustained. God’s Word is the answer. When we truly hear God’s word down in our spirit, faith comes. Ro 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Many listen but fail to hear. You may memorize a verse of scripture without truly hearing the message it contains. However, when you hear the message from God; when you are quickened in your heart, that word comes alive and has power in it. Read Hebrews 11:6 again. Faith has wonderful rewards. Darrell Curtis Workman Concord, NC - Mr. Darrell Curtis Workman, 79 of Concord, NC passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Five Oaks Nursing Center. Funeral service was 10:00am Tuesday at Gordon Funeral Home. Burial followed at 12:00 noon at Salisbury National Cemetery. The Workman family received friends from 6-7:30pm Monday at Gordon Funeral Home, 8559 Cook St., Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Workman was born July 12, 1935 in Clay, WV, son of the late Day Brady and Alta Workman. He was a self employed mechanic and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Blankenship Workman. He is survived by his daughter Janice Cauble and a son Darrell Lewis Workman both of Kannapolis, brothers, Otto Workman and Charles Brady, sister Evelyn McGlothin, grandchildren, Dara Elise Cauble and Michael Wayne Workman. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Robert Allen McCune Clay County, WV - Robert Allen McCune, 55, of Clay County, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Edward and Edna Marie (King) McCune. Bobby is survived by his brothers, Donald McCune, James McCune, Sr., Hollie “Rick” King; sisters, Patty Ann Lloyd, Vilinda Downs; and many nieces and nephews. Per Bob’s request he will be cremated with no services. Burial will be at Blue Knob Cemetery in Clay County at a later date. Matics Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com. Bobby Eugene Mullins Austin, TX - Bobby Eugene Mullins, 65 of Austin, TX formerly of Bentree passed away on October 1, 2014 at his residence. Born August 29, 1949 in Maysel, Bobby is the son of the late Albert and Audra (Cadle) Mullins. He worked in the aluminum industry for Alcoa in Goose Creek, SC. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Monica and husband, Vasili Triant of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Nathan Triant, Andreus Triant, Niko Triant and Cheyenne Triant all of Austin, TX; sisters Mary Imogene “Sissy” James, Kathleen Mae and husband, Bud Brown, Leota Irene and husband, Henry Legg; brothers, Roland Albert “Boo” and wife, Ethel Mullins, and John Allen, and wife Jean Mullins; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 2 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with the Reverend Jeff Sevy officiating. Burial followed at Ida Missionary Baptist Church, Bentree. Family received friends for one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Mullins family. Without Vision the People Perish By Lee Roy Anderson Where there is no vision the people perish but, he that keepeth the law happy is he, Proverbs 29:18. No vision of the consequences of sin brings death. For the wages of sin is death but, the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23. People need a vision of God. Look not at the things which are seen, but look at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2nd Cor 4:18. Keep looking unto Jesus. Is your heavenly home bright and clear? Do you feel like traveling on? A servant who refuseth correction will not obey Proverbs 29:19. A servant who is delicately trained and chastened will become as a son as a love servant, verse 21. Be not hasty with words, verse20. Be swift to hear slow to speak, slow to wrath. James 1:19 an angry man delights in discord and causes violence. Proverbs 29:22 an angry man stirs up strife and a furious man abounds in transgression. A man’s pride shall bring him low but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. Verse 23. Review Luke 18:10-14 the humble publican shall be exalted but the proud Pharisee shall be abased. God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble, James 4: 6-10. 1st Peter 5:5-6. A partner with a thief hateth his own soul he heareth cursing evil and betrayeth it not, verse 24. He loves darkness because his deeds are evil. The fear of man bringeth a snare. Verse 25. It brings a loss of self-control and a change of priorities. But whosoputeth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Verse 25. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but ultimately everyman shall be judged by Jesus Christ. The wicked hate he that is upright in the way. Verse 27. Never be ashamed of Jesus, of his people of his cross, glory in his cross. Remember you cannot wrong and die right. In Loving Memory of Glenn Drake October 9, 1986 - September 14, 2014 Remembering you is easy, we do it everyday. Missing you is the heartache that never goes away. A thousand words won’t bring you back, we know because we’ve tried neither will a million tears, we know, because we’ve cried. Each happiness of yesterday is a memory for tomorrow. Always on our minds; forever in our hearts. We would like to thank everyone that came to offer their condolences during our family’s time of need. Thank you to everyone that came and prayed and comforted us. We are appreciative of everyone that donated financially to the funeral expense, brought food, sent flowers and the phone calls to check on our family during this difficult time. A special thank you to BJ Smith with Wilson, Shamblin, Smith Funeral Home for all his help and compassion. Love, The Drake/Cummings Family Maranatha! In Memory Thank You We would like to thank everyone who helped us in any way with the death of our beloved Mark Holcomb. Especially we thank the ladies of Middle Creek Baptist Church. Our grateful thanks and appreciation, Sheila, Tim, Him and the Holcomb Families. In loving memory of William G. Francis (Dugan) and Betty J. McKinney. They were companions for 18 years. Betty is our mom; she passed away on July 14, 1999. Dugan was like a father to us. We may not be blood related but, we have been with Dugan for thirty some years. Dugan went to join our mom and brother Elwood McKinney in heaven on August 15, 2014. Dugan loved us all. We were family to him and our kids were his grandkids. He adored his great grand kids Hannah, Caleb, and Tyler as well. He loved all the kids, he didn’t know a stranger. We had a family reunion for him this past summer and he really enjoyed it. He would join us for holiday dinners and we all had a great time. We loved Dugan; he will be greatly missed by us all. Love, the McKinney Family October 13-18 • 7:00 PM Fola Missionary Baptist Church 2232 Fola Rd., Bickmore, WV We’re Back!!! Big Otter Community & Senior Center is opening back up on October 3rd with OKTOBER FEST. Hope everyone comes out and has a good time with us. October 3 - Country Outlaws October 10 - Harmony Bluegrass October 17 - Friends of Country October 24 - Dixie Outlaws October 31 - Country Fried (Halloween Costume Contest) Big Otter Community & Senior Center ALLEN STEWART, EVANGELIST SINGING NIGHTLY Monday, Oct. 13 - Jason & Michelle Bodkins Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Shining Grace Wednesday, Oct. 15 - Victoria Davis Thursday, Oct. 16 - Villanova Singers Friday, Oct. 17 - Family of Faith Saturday, Oct. 18 - TBA Doors open at 4 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Admission $2.00. 50/50 drawing & door prize. Concessions available. Carry outs at 4:00. Daniel Tanner, Pastor Come out and enjoy our Halloween Festivities with us. Prizes for the “Scariest and Most Original” costumes. Cake walks and other fun stuff. Revival is like a box of matches a single flame gets passed along until everyone’s on fire for Jesus! CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014- Page 5 OCTOBER By Robert Frost O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go. O hushed October morning mild, Begin the hours of this day slow. Make the day seem to us less brief. Hearts not averse to being beguiled, Beguile us in the way you know. Release one leaf at break of day; At noon release another leaf; One from our trees, one far away. Retard the sun with gentle mist; Enchant the earth with amethyst. Slow, slow! For the grapes’ sake, if they were all, Whose leaves already are burnt with frost, Whose clustered fruit must else be lost— For the grapes’ sake along the wall. “Lo, there is dawning another new day. . .” It is emerging out of the shadowy mist; taking shape as the sun is hidden behind the white cover of fog that veils the hills this morning. We had the promise of a fair day, as the spectacular sunset last evening glowed red. We were brought up on the old maxim of “red clouds at night, the sailor’s delight.” We could imagine a crew of sailors at sea, looking out at the red sunset and rejoicing in the promise of a fair day of sailing. The other quotation was, “red skies at morning, shepherds take warning.” We heard these old sayings all our lives, as well as the country dialect that we still use. As Mom would say, “It was mizzling rain this morning.” The incomparable days of October lie before us, ready to be used as we will. I’d like to hoard these golden autumn days as a miser does his gold, hiding them away in a secret treasure chest. Then in the dead of winter, I would take one out and enjoy a day of October’s sunshine and vivid blue skies. Since that is impossible, I want to savor each day to the fullest. As I wander down a country road, absorbing all the sights and sounds and smells of the fall season, I walk and commune with God. I see Him in the blooming of the wild asters, their blue flowers reflecting the blue of the sky. I hear Him in the song of a solitary bird, hidden somewhere in the underbrush and sending a song of praise to the Creator. I smell the sweet incense of His presence in the honeyed perfume of the wild white asters. He is very near. Our garden is gone, but Nature gives of her best this time of year. Paw-paws are turning dark, soft and sweet. One of my grandchildren, when coaxed to “try just one” exclaimed, “Why, they taste just like custard!” Well, they are sometimes called custard apples, although the texture is more like a well-ripened banana than an apple. My late Aunt Lucille would walk a country mile for one of these ripe paw-paws. It is the season for persimmons, but they have to be touched with frost to be soft and delicious. If you’ve ever eaten a green persimmon, you won’t make that mistake again. Son Kevin has some large persimmon trees on his farm, but seems as if the cows love them too. It’s a contest to see who gets them first. Fall mushrooms have been making an appearance, and would abound if we get some more rain. We’ve had a couple of nice puffballs lately, which we ate promptly. I have found that after slicing them and rolling them in flour, and then in an egg-milk mixture, and rolling them in bread crumbs, they are better. Folks who turn up their noses at wild mushrooms are missing some delicious food. The meadow mushrooms, which we have always called “Bradleys” are usually plentiful this time of year. I like to simply sauté them in butter and eat them for breakfast with an egg. Sometimes we find the sulphur shelf or chicken mushroom while it is young and tender. This choice wild mushroom can be used in recipes instead of chicken, and it is scrumptious. Late evening sun has broken through the overcast sky, and nightfall will soon be here. As soon as the sun begins its descent down behind our hills, we are blessed with the spectacular sunsets of autumn. The western horizon turns from shell pink to deep rose, shot through with streaks of gold. The sky changes from minute to minute, deepening to mauve and violet before the gray shadows of night prevail. Night falls in the hills, and a thin sickle moon cuts through the dark sky. A few crickets still cry, but their call grows dimmer as the nights become colder. Stars appear, one by one, and fill the sky with pinpoints of light. The blue October day is gone, but the memory of it will linger and warm the heart. Bedtime beckons, and a warm blanket feels good. Sleep is sweet when the conscience is clear, and you have walked with God all through the day. We can be assured that He will watch over us while we take our rest. WEAVING Author Unknown My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me I can but choose the colors; He worketh steadily. Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, And I, in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper, And I the other side. Not till the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why The dark threads are as needful In the weaver’s hand As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned. Precious thought, our Father knoweth, Careth for His child, Bids me nestle closer to Him When the storm beats wild. Well I know the heart that planneth Naught but good to me: Joy and sorrow interwoven, Love in all I see. (When I would beget content and increase confidence in the power and wisdom and providence of Almighty God, I will walk the meadows by some gliding stream, and there contemplate the lilies that take no care, and those very many other little living creatures that are not only created, but fed (man knows not how) by the goodness of the God of Nature, and therefore trust in Him— Izaak Walton) When You Know You Are Loved By Joseph J. Mazzella What do we all want in this life? The answer is simple. We want happiness. We may take many different paths to reach it, but happiness is the final destination we all are trying to reach. Many of us pursue it in things, work, and people. Others try to create it in what they think and do. Yet, happiness remains elusive. Like a butterfly it flies away each time you try to catch it, but can come and land on your shoulder when you least expect it. The times that I have found to be the happiest in my own life have been the times when I knew I was loved. I can remember as a boy sitting in a chair with my Mom by the warm stove while she read books to me. I can remember coming in the door after playing outside to a warm hug from my Nana and a piece of freshly baked Italian bread. I can remember squeezing into a recliner with my Dad when he got home from work so we could watch my favorite TV show. I can remember playing touch football with my brothers. 1 can remember the first kiss I ever got from a girl. I can remember holding each of my newborn children in my arms for the first time. I can remember seeing them get off the school bus and running into my arms. 1 can remember all the hugs, laughs, smiles, and “1 Love You’s” that they filled my life with. I can also remember the countless times that God showed me how much He loved me. These miracle moments came in glorious sunrises and beautiful sunsets. They came in cool morning breezes full of birdsong. They came in the changing leaves, the first snow of winter, and the hot summer afternoons. They came in flowers, fireflies, and butterflies. They came in words I read and songs 1heard. They came in quiet moments of silence, peace, and prayer. They came every day whether I noticed them or not. I just hope to spend the rest of my life taking them in, passing them on, and thanking God for them with all my heart. Know that you are loved then. Know that you are loved eternally and unconditionally. Know that God loves you with a power beyond understanding. And know that you can love as well. If there is one thing greater than the joy of being loved, it is the joy of loving. Share your own love today. Love God. Love yourself. Love everyone else. Love life, this world, and all of your days in it. Love and be happy today, tomorrow, and always. ATTENTION ALL CHURCHES The annual Thanksgiving Dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 6pm at Crossroad’s Best Restaurant in Maysel. Please send a representative. JOIN US to celebrate 35 Y EARS Saturday, October 18 • 800.927.0263 Officialbridgeday.com Election Day is November 4! When you vote, please think about what kind of future we want for our county and our district. About Roger Hanshaw Background • Clay County native and graduate of Clay County schools • Member of the Fola Missionary Baptist Church • Attorney with the statewide firm of Bowles Rice, LLP • Former assistant professor at West Virginia University Family • Parents – David and Marie Hanshaw of Valley Fork • Wife – Kirsten King Hanshaw, daughter of Mary Kathryn King of Lizemores and the late Kenton King • Brother – Jeremy Hanshaw of Valley Fork Education • Clay County High School (1998) • West Virginia University – Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry (2002) • University of Notre Dame - PhD in chemistry (2006) • WVU College of Law (2012) Let’s Make this Election About Our Future • Let’s make it easier for people to start and grow a small business right here at home. • Let’s make it easier for teachers to actually teach our students. • Let’s make it easier for small communities to compete with the larger cities for resources and opportunities. • Let’s work together to create a future for our county and our district – we all deserve it! 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Pictures for model representation only, may not be actual vehicle. Payment based on 75 mth. at 3.25% and $1000 down. Taxes & fees not included. SHORT DRIVE TO SAVE BIG AT MIDSTATE! O1MID286 2007 SATURN ION CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014- Page 7 Panthers squeeze by Pirates Well, the CCHS Panthers sure know how to get the adrenalin flowing in a football game. If you were there Friday night, you know what I mean. With bad weather looming, the Panthers took the field against the Pirates of Fayetteville. The game went well for the Panthers with Zach Ahart and Stephen Cole both notching a touchdown in their pistol grip. The extra point was good on one and blocked on the other to make the score 13-0 Panthers. The defense, well, what can you say? They are tough and get the job done. They held the Pirates to a goose egg till late in the fourth quarter. The Pirate defense got to work as well, holding the Panthers back. Key mistakes, seemingly bad calls, and good calls - they are in every game, but in the end it is who has the most heart when the buzzer sounds. With roughly 14 seconds left in the game, the Pirates had racked up 12 points and were pushing to either win the game with a two point conversion or tie it up. They went for the tie, and with just seconds to spare, Robert Pritt and Cody Lockhart combined on a block and dashed the hopes of the Pirates. It was a great game, and with this week off, the boys will have time to heal up before the next tough games against Sis- Robert Pritt and Cody Lockhart combine on the block. The Queen and her court, center L-R Queen McKinzee Barker and Wyatt Dawson, top left, Senior Princess, Haley Powell and escort Cody Lockhart, top Right, Junior Princess, Sarah Elswick and escort Zach Davis, bottom left, Sophomore Princess, Kailyn Morton and escort Reece Nichols, bottom left, Freshman Princess Alexis Blake and escort Ethan Meadows. McKinzee Barker crowned 2014 Homecoming Queen Zach Ahart piled on the yards this night. sonville and Ravenswood. Congratulations Panthers on your Homecoming win! The CCMS Mustangs also won over Vinson this week and will be having their Homecoming game this Thursday at Bradley Field. Come out and show your Blue and Gold spirit. From the desk of Mary Ramsey, Clay High Athletic Director Homecoming Week a Success? YES! The rain held off until after half time. The Queen and Her Court look radiant. Panthers were victorious. The Volleyball team was successful bringing home road wins. Seniors won the 'spirit stick'. (Sardines and Peanutbutter, no fear.) What more could one ask for. With the threat of bad weather on the horizon and umbrellas at hand, the half time festivities at the Homecoming game went off without a hitch. It was queen’s night in Clay County; Homecoming Queen McKinzie Barker, along with her court, graced the football field to the cheers of fans. McKinzie Barker, escorted by the gentleman’s gentleman Wyatt Dawson, strode across the field with the confidence and beauty of a Queen of England and with the heart of a lioness. Not only can McKinzie own the fashion world on the red carpet, but she can also be a beast on the basketball court where she is well known throughout the land as “Kinz”. She shows the best of both worlds and is the perfect queen for Homecoming 2014. Her escort, Gentleman Wyatt Dawson, is also well known for his social graces. However, when the gloves are off and the games begin, you will want to be home in a lazy chair - it’s the safest place. When the suit comes off, there is a big W there somewhere, and it doesn’t stand for wimp or whiney. Congratulations to both McKinzee Barker and her escort Wyatt Dawson. You both embody the CCHS Panther spirit school well. However, they were not the only ones on the field. The Homecoming court along with their escorts also graced the field with their presence. They were: Senior Princess, Haley Powell along with escort Cody Lockhart, Junior Princess, Sarah Elswick, along with escort Zach Davis, Sophomore Princess, Kailyn Morton along with escort Reece Nichols, and Freshman Princess, Alexis Blake along with escort Ethan Meadows. They all represented the school and their families very splendidly. Once again, congratulations to the Queen and her court. Delegate David Walker Leading the fight for local jobs In the West Virginia legislature, Delegate David Walker has helped lead the fight for local jobs. He worked for the Buy American Act (HB 4168) which would require materials, supplies, equipment and other items purchased by the state and its agencies to be made in the United States. The bill passed the House of Delegates by a 90 – 7 margin. Delegate David Walker worked heavy equipment in the construction industry for 35 years. He knows what it means to work for a living. ü Cost of doing business in WV is 15% less than national average for JOBS ü Lowered small business taxes for JOBS ü Eliminated the food tax for JOBS ü All debt in the state budget has a payoff plan for JOBS ü Raised the state minimum wage for JOBS On November 4th, vote David Walker for House Early voting runs October 22nd through November 1st at Courthouse. Delegate David Walker 1056 Elk River Road Clendenin WV 25045 (304) 548-6765 davidwalker433@gmail.com Democrat Walker For House 2014 Paid for by the candidate. Page 8 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Attention all churches - The annual Thanksgiving Dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 6pm at Crossroad’s Best Restaurant in Maysel. Please send a representative. six weeks, totaling 36 hours. The instructor is John Pruitt. Anyone with questions can contact John at 304-587-2451, the CTE department at 304-587-4743 or email us at rbjmorri@k12.wv.us. Jarrett Memorial United Methodist Church in Elkview will be celebrating 100 years with a homecoming on Sunday, October 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be special singing, food and fellowship. Come & spend the day. Everyone welcome. Missing Person Jennifer Nicole Sears Belt has been missing since February of 2005. She is from Widen, West Virginia. She has green eyes, about 5’6” tall and has long dark hair. Anyone with any information should call the WVSP at 304-286-3185. Any information at all would be greatly appreciated. The We Care Club will be holding their annual Bucket Brigade on Saturday, November 1. Please make a donation to ensure this program is as successful as it has been in the past helping in Clay County families. There will be a Dip and Donate Spaghetti Dinner at Bethel Methodist Church on Saturday, October 18 from 3:00-6:00 pm. All proceeds go to the church. The Birch River PSD will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, October 10, at 9:00 am at the PSD office in Birch River. Anyone interested in renting the Big Otter Community Building should contact Doris Douglas at 304-286-5623 First Aid and CPR Class on October 11, 2014, 9am at Clay Ambulance Service There will be a beginning welding class starting on Tuesday October 14 from 6-9 PM at the CCHS Ag shop. The class will run Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 pm for Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise, take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-1754 or DrugAbuseSolution.com. Addiction Counseling is also available. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 800-4311754 West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance regularly scheduled visits in October. Sessions are conducted on a first come, first serve basis, but calling ahead of time is still encouraged. For more information call 304-872-0829. Braxton County Senior Center (Braxton County), 22 Senior Drive, Sutton, WV 26601, Wednesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 29, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm; Richwood City Hall (Nicholas County), 6 White Avenue, Richwood, WV 26261, Wednesday, October 8, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm; Clay County Clerk (Clay County), 246 Main Street, Clay, WV 25043, Friday, October 17, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm, Webster Springs City Building (Webster County), 146 McGraw Avenue, Webster Springs, WV 26288, Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm; Cowen American Legion Post No. 62 (Webster County), 63 Erbacon Road, Cowen, WV 26206, Wednesday, October 22,1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. organizing meetings, etc. Need 4 people from each district. Please call 286-2134 after 7pm Volunteers Needed: Walking Miracles is looking for volunteers who have a passion to help families whose children have cancer. We are looking for caregivers, friends and cancer survivors. Whether or not you took care of someone, were a friend, or had cancer when you were a child, as an adolescent or as an adult we need your help. We need energetic, creative out of the box thinkers so we can help our families throughout the state of WV. If you are interested please contact Founder Brett Wilson at 304-550-9599. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, WV, upkeep donations due. Please mail donations for upkeep to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, c/o Marilyn Sutton Taylor, 221 Simmons Run, Newton,, WV, 25266. Thank You! No Trespassing on the tract of property deeded to Patricia Morris at 3909 Leatherwood Road in Bickmore, WV. Clay County Health Department still has shingles shots available. Must be 60+. Call to come in and get your shot while supplies last. Shots are 15 Dollars. No hunting or trespassing, James “Jim Bob” Canter, on Sattler property on Widen Ridge. Clay County Quilt Group is looking for new members. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month If you are a foreign combat vetin the basement of the library be- eran interested in helping make tween 10:00 and 12:00. The first the community we live in a bethour will be spent hand quilting a ter place, then the VFW is the quilt that is already in the frame. organization that you are looking The second hour will be devoted for. The VFW is now in need of the to piecing and sewing a new quilt younger generation of combat vetblock. Not interested in both, you erans to start taking the reins of the chooseAdvertiser which you want toTudor’s do. We Biscuit organization. World It is a very rewarding are a laid back group whose main brother/sister hood if you are willContact Leah Towler x248 focus is to have fun doing what ing304.722.3511 to put some time into some of Publication Free Press — 5.25” x 6” we love to do. Come andClay join our the projects the post is involved in. group and enjoy the fellowship of We look forward to seeing you at Run Date Mon 10/6 other quilters. If you have further the post hall. Meeting times are the questions, call Kay Battles at 587- second and fourth Mondays of the 2597. month at 1900. Persons interested in more information can email sgtVolunteers Needed - Democratic majjjones@gmail.com or call 304Executive Members. Need help 632-5129. Commander Jack Jones. Amish Country Bus Trip A bus trip is planned to visit the Amish Country in the Dalton, Ohio area on Friday, October 24, 2014. This is a day trip. We will be going to the P Graham Dunn Factory and shopping in their gift shop, visiting Lehman’s Hardware, Smuckers and a cheese shop. We will be eating at Daus Dutch Kitchen. The bus will leave the Christian Family Book Shoppe parking lot in Smithers at 5am and return approximately 10pm that evening. The cost is $95.00 per person. This price will include the cost of the bus trip, breakfast, snacks, drinks, and door prizes. For more information contact The Christian Family Book Shoppe at 304-442-2142. Kevin C Lucky, DDS, PLLC Chris Morabito, DDS GENERAL DENTISTRY Offering Cosmetic & Family Dentistry We accept most major dental insurance, CHIPS, credit cards and Care Credit. Now accepting WV Medicaid for patients 20 years old and under at our Summersville & Webster Springs locations. For an appointment call Summersville 304-872-3919 Webster Springs 304-847-7701 Open until 7PM at our Clay location. Hamburger Combo 5 $ 00 Our classic 1/3 lb. burger topped any way you like served with fries and a medium drink. Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 12/31/14. CVC 1.19 OTS Biscuits & Gravy Two made-from-scratch, buttermilk biscuits covered with sausage gravy. 2 $ 99 Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 12/31/14. CVC 0.50 OTS Big 'Tator Fried potatoes smothered with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and topped with crispy bacon. Hungry Man's Platter 1 $ off Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 12/31/14. CVC 1.00 OTS A big bowl of our specially seasoned pinto beans, fried potatoes, cole-slaw, chopped onions & a slice of our moist, homestyle cornbread. 4 $ 69 Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 12/31/14. CVC 0.30 OTS Chopped Steak Dinner Any Dinner Platter 1 $ off Chopped steak with sauteed onions & mushrooms covered in brown gravy served with a biscuit & two country vegetables. Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 12/31/14. CVC 1.00 OTS Choose from any of our dinner platters including Meatloaf, Chopped Steak, Smothered Chicken & more. 1 $ off Not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts. One per customer, please. Valid only at participating locations. Expires 12/31/14. CVC 1.00 OTS DooWop Concert Cornel Gunter’s Coasters & The Drifters Revue Saturday, October 18 Show: 7:30 p.m. • Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Harper-McNeeley Auditorium, Myles Center for the Arts Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. TICKETS: $30/$25/$20 Call 304-637-1255 Or OrdEr OnlInE! Also Coming Soon! If wE’rE hOnEST TOur: franCESCa baTTISTEllI wITh SanCTuS rEal & JOn bauEr Saturday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. Harper-McNeeley Auditorium, Myles Center for the Arts $35 VIP Floor Seating (Front, Center Section); $20 General Floor Reserved or Balcony Front; $15 Balcony Back; Group (10+) 20% Discount Arts & Entertainment Purchase Tickets Online/Call Box Office 304-637-1255 dewv.edu/arts-entertainment More Than You Can CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014- Page 9 Classifieds Call us at 304-587-4250 to place your Classified ADs FOR SALE NEW MOBILE HOME PARTS: Skirting, doors, windows, tubs, large shower pans, heating/cooling, etc. (304) 3915863. FOR SALE: A 30 qt. deep fryer for a turkey, never been used, has the thermostat and rack and the hose for the gas tank. $50.00 Call 304-548-7076 FOR SALE: 5 - 3’ sections of stainless steel triple wall pipe. Call 304-587-6057 FOR SALE: 400 lb. hog. Can be dressed on site. $400 Call 304-286-2134 FOR SALE: Set of 6 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Books (1 paperback, 5 hardback) in Excellent Condition Plus Billy Gilman CD Music Through Heartsongs. The words for the songs were taken from Mattie’s poems. $25 for all (304)587-2223. FOR SALE: Surplus Building Materials. 2-6’ sections porch rail, 2 porch posts, white PVC. Rheem 40 gallon hot water heater. 2 - Anderson windows, insulated, double hung, wood with vinyl exterior 1- 36x64, 1-double 72x54 (can be separated). Vinyl shutters: 1 door set 15x81, 1 set 15x59, 2 sets 15x71, fit Anderson windows listed above. Call 548-6723 FOR SALE OR TRADE: One billy goat. Interested? Call 304-587-4803 after 5pm FOR SALE: Oak Bedroom Suit, Dresser and Chests, Bed and Bedding, Couches, chairs, recliners, love seats, coffee and end tables, Bookshelf, Maple Kitchen Cabinet, Curio Cabinet, China cabinet, Table and Chairs, baby bed, car seat, walkers playpens, strollers, high chairs and other misc. call 286-3644 FOR SALE: Silvertone Guitar, 15 watt Amp, and extra strings $125 and a kitchen mixer $30. Call 304-587-4915 For Rent FOR RENT: 2BR apartment. Call Clint 587-2213 FOR RENT: 4BR apartment. Call Clint 587-2213 FOR RENT: Storage Units. Call Clint 587-2213 FOR RENT: Commercial property. Built to suit tenant. Call Clint 587-2213 Help Wanted NEW HOPE 4 YOU: Looking for a fulfilling career, want to work your own schedule? Parenting Coordinator needed in Southern WV. The successful candidate must have a degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or other related degree and dependable transportation, computer and internet access. SUPERVISION COORDINATOR needed in Southern WV. The successful candidate must have dependable transportation, computer and internet access. Submit your resume to New_hope08@ hotmail.com or call Anita Davis at 304-731-1927. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MAKING EXTRA MONEY? EnAct, Inc is looking for reliable, responsible, and caring independent contractors with a vaild driver’s license and a clean driving record to transport customers to their doctor’s appointments Monday through Friday. A vehicle will be supplied to you and you will receive travel reimbursement per trip. Please call 304-587-6047 for more information. AUCTION ESTATE OF JUNIOR SAMS LEGAL NOTICES OCTOBER 18 • 10:00 A.M. Legal Notice—————————————— CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY 239 TWISTABOUT ROAD PROCIOUS, WV 6 ACRES m/l Older Trailer & Garage Direction: From Clendenin take RT 4 north 13 miles to T/R onto Twistabout Road Approx ¼ mile FURNITURE - Sewing Machine, Wood Gun Cabinet, Kitchen Table, TV, COLLECTABLES- Crocks, Rocking Chair, Little Mail Box, Stand, Records, Chest, Dishes, Dresser, Potato Chip Tin, Mirror, Metal Bed, Smoking Stand, Oil Lamp, Toys (Wind Up Bear), Wagon, Car Collection, Antique Chain Block, Country wood Table, Vintage Bike, Toy Truck, TOOLS - Vintage Tractor Wheel Horse C 81-8 Speed, 4 wheeler - Kawasaki Bayou 250 -2WD, Tractor- White Riding Mower 13 HP, Several Weed Eaters, Hand Tools, Mower - Scraper Blade, 3 HP Air Compressor, Utility Trailer, Lincoln 225 Electric Welder, Chain Saws, Portable Wench, Acetylene Gauges/ Cart, Jack Stand, Ax, Pain Guns, Wheel Barrow, Old Rear Tine Tiller Guns: 12 Gauge Pump, 20 Ga Single Shot, 410 Single Shot, 22 Semi Auto Rifle, Marlin 35 Remington, MISC –Banjo, Guitar, Wagon, Wheel Borrow, Heating Stove, 2 New John Deere Tractor Seats, 4000 K-W Generator, New 5HP Tecumseh Horizontal Shaft Engine, Gas Grill, 2 Tubs, Sprayer, Steel Loading Ramp, Large Utility Trailer, Ladder, Pictures, Gas Can, Ladder, Jack Stand, Real Estate Terms & Conditions:$1000.00 down day of auction (Non-Refundable). Sale subject to owners confirmation. For More Information: Call Jeanie Davis Broker/Auctioneer-Lic#1180 Jeanie’s Real Estate Auction and Appraisal 6249 Procious/Maysel Road , Procious WV 25164 304-587-2158 • email: ajdavis@mountain.net • www.jeaniedavis.com HELP WANTED: CHAD’S CONTRACTING / HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC Immediate opening for a Case Manager position for a rapidly growing Social Services agency in Sutton. Multi-county travel required. Job Requirements: (1 Must have a West Virginia Social Work license in good standing; (2 Reliable transportation; (3 Valid WV Driver’s License. Very competitive salary schedule with a full benefit package including holidays, mileage, health insurance, Vision/Dental, Sick Leave and Annual Leave, 401-K with an 8 ½ percent employer share and annual cost-of-living raises. Experience with the geriatrics/ disabled population, having a dynamic and energetic persona and the ability to also market agency programs are real pluses for the successful candidate. Computer literacy required with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other operating systems as needed. Pre-employment drug screening, DHHR, OIG, and CIB checks required. Fax resume and cover letter to Executive Director, 304-472-4673 or e-mail to kcurrence@frontier.com Call for all your home improvements! • Licensed and Insured • No Job too Big or Small • Quality Work at Affordable Prices Let me give you a free estimate before you build. 304.644.3429 Position will remain open until filled by qualified individual. WV #227822 EOE/AA Employer Sales Career Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career? Consider a career that offers: Income Unlimited income potential, outstanding compensation / training program with monthly business development allowances, extensive benefits package. Impact Play a vital role in families’ and businesses’ financial well-being. Impact individuals and communities with fraternal programs. Independence Build a business for yourself and control your career destiny. We’re looking for selfmotivated individuals with or without sales experience in the area. Call 304-669-4823 or send resume to Steve Strait, 187 Kenneth Dr., Shinnston, WV 26431 or email Steven.A.Strait@mwarep.org. www.mwacareers.org NEED AN AFFORDABLE OPTION FOR REACHING A STATEWIDE AUDIENCE? THIS NEWSPAPER CAN HELP! Call your advertising representative today! This newspaper is a member of the West Virginia Press Association’s statewide network for display and classified advertising. The advertising staff can send your message across West Virginia. For additional information, contact your local advertising representative or the WVPA at 304-353-1161 or ssmith@wvpress.org. NEWSPAPERS ARE GOOD BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA! AUCTION Real Estate & Personal Property 3 October 11 th • 10:00 a.m. SENSIBLE WORDS About Natural Gas Natural gas leaks are rare. But they can happen. Your senses will alert you if a leak occurs. Sight Escaping gas affects the nutrients in soil, so discolored soil or dead vegetation near a pipeline may indicate a leak. Dirt or water blowing up from the ground may indicate a natural gas leak. Sound Natural gas leaks may make a hissing or a high-pitched whistling noise. Noises will vary based on the line pressure. Smell A strong odor of natural gas can indicate unburned fuel in the air. Because the gas is odorless, a sulfur based odorant is added to give it a rotten-egg smell that warns of its presence. Be alert for this odorant or any petroleum smell. If you believe a natural gas leak is occurring, leave the area immediately and notify Peoples by calling 1.800.253.3928 or dial 9-1-1. If you plan excavation work, remember to contact the West Virginia One Call System before digging to have our facilities located. Dial 811, or 1.800.245.4848. Call before you dig–it’s the law. www.peoples-gas.com 546 Legg Road, Bickmore, WV 25011 Directions: From Clay Take Rt.16 South approx. 9 miles t/l onto Fola Road, follow signs to Legg Rd 40 Acres m/l 1.5 Story House With Barn & Out Buildings, 4 Wheel Trails, Fruit Trees, Small Horse Barn FURNITURE- Dining Table/ Chairs, Blanket Chest, Book Case, Roll Top Desk/Chair, Entertainment Center, Couch/Chair, Dresser, & Much More EQUIPMENT - 1953 Ferguson Tractor, Small Pull Wagon, Gas Powered Post Hole Digger, Generator 16 hp 5kw, L8 Gravely Walk Behind Tractor 8 speed Electric start Dual Wheels with 30 “ Mower, Commercial 12 Gravely Walk Behind/w 40 “ Finish Mower, 810 10 hp Gravely riding tractor NO MOWER, Lincoln 220 Welder COLLECTABLES - Collection of Figurine (Occupied Japan & etc), Blue Jars, Milk Jug, Milk Bottle, Carbide Lamp, Oil Lamps, Old Base Kitchen Cabinet, Cook Books, Hoosier Style Kitchen Cabinet, 10 Gal Crock, Wood Box (Dynamite), Box Bone China, Indian Collectables, Iron Skillets, Records, Lanterns, Franklin Mint Cars (30), Standing GE Radio, Beer Sign. VEHICLES – Ford Bronco II 1988, 2003 Dodge Truck Ram (4 Wheel Drive), MISCELLANEOUS - Apple Picker, Roaster/Stand, Kraft Materials, Hand Tools, Filing Cabinets, Decorations. Announcements made the Day of the Auction take Precedence over printed material Real Estate Terms & Conditions: $1000.00 down day of auction (Non-Refundable). Sale subject to owners confirmation. For More Information: Call Jeanie Davis Broker/Auctioneer-Lic#1180 Jeanie’s Real Estate Auction and Appraisal 6249 Procious/Maysel Road , Procious WV 25164 304-587-2158 email: ajdavis@mountain.net www.jeaniedavis.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLAY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA In The Matter of Petition of Name Change of CURRENT NAME H.L.L. Civil Action No. 14-P-11 Judge Facemire TO NEW NAME A.K.B. LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANGE OF NAME Order of Publication Circuit Court Of Clay County West Virginia Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November, 2014, at 9:45 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, Petitioner Margaret Bragg will apply by Petition to the Circuit Court of Clay County, West Virginia, for the entry of an order by said court, changing name of H.L.L. to A.K.B.; at which time any interested party may appear and be heard, if they so desire. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at his office. ENTERED by the Clerk of said Court this 23rd day of September, 2014. Circuit Clerk of Clay County, WV Legal Notice—————————————— IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLAY COUNTY In The Matter of Petition of Jerry Charles Carte Name Change of CURRENT NAME Jerry Charles Cart Civil Action No. 14-P-10 TO Judge Alsop NEW NAME Jerry Charles Carte LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANGE OF NAME Order of Publication Circuit Court Of Clay County West Virginia Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October, 2014, at 2:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, Petitioner Jerry Charles Carte will apply by Petition to the Circuit Court of Clay County, West Virginia, for the entry of an order by said court, changing name of Jerry Charles Cart to Jerry Charles Carte at which time any interested party may appear and be heard, if they so desire. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at his office. ENTERED by the Clerk of said Court this 17th day of September, 2014. Circuit Clerk of Clay County, WV Legal Notice——————————‑‑——— NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The Administration of the estates listed below is pending before the Clay County Commission, P.O. Box 190, Clay, WV 25043. All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file notice of an objection with the Clay County Commission within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice or within 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with the Clay County Commission within ninety (90) days after the date of the first publication of this notice. All claims, demands and objections not so filed will be forever barred. Notice is hereby given that settlement of the estate of the following named decedents will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice such reference is requested by a party in interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner. Name & Address of Personal Representative Decedent Allen Keith Hamrick Beulah Fay Hamrick PO Box 151 Maysel, WV 25133 Timothy R. Ferrebee Tammy Renee Ferrebee PO Box 11 Wallback, WV 25285 Daniel P. Duffield Mary Delphia Duffield 184 Crosby Lane Lizemore, WV 25125 Carol L. Hodges Charles Anderson Knotts 65 Locust Hill Sutton, WV 26601 Sandra Kay Taylor Jimmy Guy Taylor, Jr. 205 Landmark Dr. Bickmore, WV 25019 Published: 10/1/2014 and 10/8/2014 Given under my hand this 25th day of September, 2014. 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Page 10 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Legal Notice——————————————‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑ CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 Chargesfor Services ProgramRevenues Operating Capital Grantsand Grantsand Contributions Contributions Functions Expenses Governmentalactivities: Instruction $ 12,882,552 $ 541,864 $ 1,900,961 $ 167,412 Supportingservices: Students 952,241 21,165 136,569 12,388 Instructionalstaff 1,245,411 27,652 178,426 16,184 Districtadministration 440,992 9,801 63,243 5,737 Schooladministration 1,088,702 24,195 156,123 14,161 Businessservices 307,299 6,818 43,995 3,991 Operationandmaintenance offacilities 1,889,755 41,951 270,694 24,553 Studenttransportation 2,516,908 55,872 366,070 32,701 Foodservices 1,956,750 (756) 1,421,168 - Communityservices 18,473 - - - Interestonlong-termdebt - - - - Totalgovernmentalactivities $ 23,299,083 $ 728,562 $ 4,537,249 $ 277,127 Generalrevenues: Propertytaxes Unrestrictedstateaid Unrestrictedinvestmentearnings Unrestrictedgrantsandcontributions Gain(loss)onsaleofassets Extraordinaryitem:Otherpostemploymentbenefitcredit Transfersin Transfers(out) Totalgeneralrevenues,otheritems,andtransfers Changeinnetposition Netposition-beginning Netposition-ending SeeNotestoFinancialStatements Net(Expenses) Revenue&Changes inNetPosition Governmental Activities $ (10,272,315) $ (1,552,557) (2,062,265) (536,338) (18,473) (17,756,145) $ $ 2,625,819 15,090,381 3,175 (5,000) (368,783) 368,783 17,714,375 (41,770) 17,069,890 17,028,120 (782,119) (1,023,149) (362,211) (894,223) (252,495) CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BALANCE SHEET - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS JUNE 30, 2014 General Current Special Capital Expenses Revenue Projects Total Fund Fund Fund Governmental ASSETS AND DEFERRED OUTFLOWS Assets: Cashandcashequivalents $ 2,630,546 $ - $ 1,297,833 $ 3,928,379 Investments - - - Prepaidexpenses 180,131 - - 180,131 Taxesreceivable,net - 5,091 - 5,091 Foodservicereceivable,net 2,039 - - 2,039 Otherreceivables 5,706 - - 51,033 Duefromothergovernments: Stateaidreceivable - - - PEIAallocationreceivable 294,680 - - 294,680 Reimbursementsreceivable 255,826 414,233 91,311 761,370 Duefromotherfunds - 278,010 - 278,010 Deferred outflows: Deferredoutflows - - - Total assets and deferred outflows $ 3,416,371 $ 697,334 $ 1,389,144 $ 5,502,849 LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities: Salariespayableandrelated payrollliabilities $ 947,476 $ - $ - $ 947,476 PEIApremiumspayable 187,981 - - 187,981 Otherliabilities 50,087 - - 50,087 Accountspayable 1,784,297 - 424,958 2,209,255 OPEBliability 898,588 - - 898,588 Duetootherfunds 202,120 - 75,890 278,010 Deferred inflows: Deferredinflows 419,500 4,951 - 424,451 Total liabilities and deferred inflows 4,490,049 4,951 500,846 4,995,848 Fund Balances: Nonspendable 53,149 - - 53,149 Restricted - 692,383 888,296 1,580,679 Committed 332,862 - - 332,862 Assigned - - - Unassigned (1,459,689) - - (1,459,689) Total fund balances (1,073,678) 692,383 888,296 507,001 TOTAL LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS AND FUND BALANCES $ 3,416,371 $ 697,334 $ 1,389,144 $ 5,502,849 Thenotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements,however,toconservespace,theyarenotincludedinthe publicationbutareavailableforreviewattheboardoffice. CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 General Current Special Capital Expense Revenue Projects Total Fund Fund Fund Governmental Revenues: Propertytaxes $ 2,552,507 $ - $ - $ 2,552,507 OtherLocalsources 441,603 32,067 581 474,251 Statesources 14,869,378 1,321,685 276,545 16,467,608 Federalsources 314,288 3,169,771 - 3,484,059 Miscellaneoussources - - - Total revenues 18,177,776 4,523,523 277,126 22,978,425 Expenditures: Instruction 9,952,612 1,569,071 - 11,521,683 Supportingservices: Students 845,101 16,225 - 661,326 Instructionalstaff 201,980 924,525 - 1,126,505 Centraladministration 397,842 1,046 - 398,888 Schooladministration 984,758 - - 984,758 Business 307,299 - - 307,299 Operationand maintenanceoffacilities 1,788,319 69,000 - 1,857,319 Studenttransportation 2,247,693 73,170 - 2,320,863 Foodservices - 1,711,776 - 1,711,776 Communityservices 18,473 - - 18,473 Capitaloutlay - - 1,411,205 1,411,205 Debtservice: Principalretirement - - - Interestandfiscalcharges - - - Total expenditures 16,744,077 4,364,813 1,411,205 22,520,095 Excess(deficiency)ofrevenues overexpenditures 1,433,699 158,710 (1,134,079) 458,330 Other financing sources (uses): Transfersin 21,932 280,073 66,778 368,783 Capitalleaseproceeds - - 1,955,597 1,955,597 Transfers(out) (346,851) (21,932) - (368,783) Total other financing sources (uses) (324,919) 258,141 2,022,375 1,955,597 Net change in fund balances 1,108,780 416,851 888,296 2,413,927 Fund balances - beginning (2,182,458) - - (2,182,458) Restatement of fund balance - 275,532 - 275,532 Fund balances - beginning, as restated (2,182,458) 275,532 - (1,906,926) Fund balances - ending $ (1,073,678) $ 692,383 $ 888,296 $ 507,001 SeeNotestoFinancialStatements CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION JUNE 30, 2014 Totalgovernmentalfundbalance $507,001 Amountsreportedforgovernmental activitiesinthestatementofnetposition differdueto: Capitalassetsusedingovernmental activitiesarenotfinancialresourcesand, therefore,arenotreportedinthefund balancesheet 18,436,305 Deferredchargesarenotreportedinthefunds Propertytaxesreceivable,foodservice billingsreceivable,andMedicaidreceivables willbecollectedthisyearbutarenot availablesoonenoughtopayforthecurrent period’sexpenditures,andaretherefore deferredinthefundbalancesheet 424,451 Certainbondcostsaredeferredand amortizedoverthelifeofthebond. Long-termliabilities,includingbondspayable,are notdueandpayableinthecurrentperiodand, therefore,arenotreportedinthefunds. Bondspayable Accruedinterestonbonds Capitalleasepayable (2,339,637) Compensatedabsences Netpositionofgovernmentalactivities $ 17,028,120 SeeNotestoFinancialStatements CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 Amountsreportedforgovernmentalactivitiesinthestatementofactivitiesaredifferentdueto: Netchangeinfundbalances-total governmentalfunds $ 2,413,927 Governmentalfundsreportcapitaloutlays asexpenditures.However,inthestatementof netposition,thecostofthoseassetsisallocated overtheirestimatedusefullivesandreported asdepreciationexpense.Theeffectonnetposition istheamountbywhichcapitaloutlaysexceed depreciationinthecurrentperiod. Depreciationexpense (829,324) Capitaloutlays 17,896 RevenuesintheStatementofActivitiesthatdo notprovidecurrentfinancialresourcesarenot reportedasrevenuesinthefunds,ratherthey arereportedasdeterredinflows. 283,888 Therepaymentoftheprincipaloflong-termdebt (e.g.,bonds,leases)consumesthecurrent financialresourcesofgovernmentalfunds. However,suchrepaymenthasnoeffecton netposition. 32,440 Differencesinthecostandaccumulated depreciationondisposedcapitalassetsare reportedasalossandreductioninnet positioninthestatementofactivities. Costofassetsdisposed (5,000) Accumulateddepreciationofassetsdisposed Amortizationofbondissuancecostsare reportedinthestatementofactivities,butdo notrequiretheuseofcurrentfinancial resourcesand,therefore,arenotreported asexpendituresingovernmentfunds. Accruedinterestisrequiredtobereported asaliabilityinthestatementofnetposition ofthedistrictwidefinancialstatements.The followingrepresentsthechangeinaccrued interestreceivablefortheyear. Changeinnetpositionof governmentalactivities $ (41,770) SeeNotestoFinancialStatements CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION - FIDUCIARY FUNDS JUNE 30, 2014 AgencyFunds SchoolActivity Funds ASSETS Cashandcashequivalents $ 287,602 Receivables Total assets $ 287,602 LIABILITIES Accountspayable&accrued liabilities $ Duetootherfunds 287,602 Total liabilities $ 287,602 SeeNotestoFinancialStatements CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLICATION FOR THE FISCAL ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 Salaries expenditures: Boardofficials: DonnaCercone $ 4,320 O.GeneKing,Sr. 1,440 O.GeneKing,Jr. 640 R.B.Legg 4,000 DavidMullins 4,320 M.MorganTriplett 4,320 Superintendent 89,332 Totalsalariespaidtootherprofessional personnel 8,612,349 Totalsalariespaidtoservicepersonnel 2,783,057 Totalsalariespaidtostudentsforwork performed 4,469 Totalsalaryexpenditures 11,399,875 Non-salary expenditures: Expenditurespaidinexcessof twohundredfiftydollars($250): (List the name of each firm, corporation and person to whom more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in the aggregate from all funds was paid during the fiscal year, togetherwiththeaggregateamountpaidandthepurpose forwhichpaid.) Totalnon-salaryexpenditurespaidinexcess oftwohundredfiftydollars($250) 11,099,186 Totalnon-salaryexpenditurespaidoflessthan twohundredfiftydollars($250) 21,034 Totalaccruedexpenditures,refunds,andother non-cashtransactions Totalnon-salaryexpenditures 11,120,220 Totalexpendituresperfinancial statements $ 22,520,095 SupplementalScheduleofExpenditures Continued on next page CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014- Page 11 BOE Statement continued from previous page CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF NET POSITION JUNE 30, 2014 ASSETS AND DEFERRED OUTFLOWS Assets: Cashandcashequivalents Investments Prepaidexpenses Taxesreceivable,netofallowanceforuncollectibletaxes Foodservicesreceivable Otherreceivables DeferredCharges-Issuancecosts Duefromothergovernments: Stateaidreceivable PEIAallocationreceivable Reimbursementsreceivable CapitalAssets: Land Buildingsandimprovements Landimprovements Furnitureandequipment Vehicles Constructioninprocess Lessaccumulateddepreciation Totalcapitalassets,netofdepreciation Total assets Deferred outflows: Total deferred outflows Total assets and deferred outflows LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS AND NET POSITION Liabilities: Salariespayableandrelatedpayrollliabilities PEIApremiumspayable Otherliabilities Compensatedabsences Accountspayable OPEBliability Long-termobligations: Duewithinoneyear: Bonds,capitalleases,andcontracts Accruedinterest Duebeyondoneyear: Bonds,capitalleases,andcontracts Total liabilities Deferred inflows: Total deferred inflows Total liabilities and deferred inflows Net Position: Investedincapitalassets Restrictedfor: Specialprojects Excesslevy Capitalprojects Unrestricted Total net position SeeNotestoFinancialStatements CLAY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 Long Term Debt Balance, Beginningof Year Capitalleasepayable $ 416,480 $ $ 416,480 $ Additions 1,955,597 1,955,597 Vendors Paid More Then $250 From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 VENDOR TOTAL NAME PAYMENTS AARONWILLIAMS 915.19 ACCURATELABELDESIGNS 307.95 ACEEXTERMINATORS 7,872.23 ACSDIVCHEDEXAMSINST 630.06 ACTTESTINFORMATIONRELEASE 540.60 ADVANCEEDUCATION 1,375.00 AED 500.84 AFLAC 1,179.81 AFT-WESTVIRGINIA 26,866.70 AIRGASMIDAMERICA 4,017.76 ALICEBOWE 1,016.78 ALL-N-1COLLISIONCENTER 1,997.42 ALLIANCEPUBLISH&MARKETING 1,778.00 ALPHAMECHANICALSERVICES 1,029.00 ALVAHMSQUIBBCOINC 807.40 AMERICANFIDELITYASSURANCE 65,543.73 AMERICANGENERALLIFEINS 401.00 AMERICANGENERALLIFEINSCO 1,480.80 APPROGRAM 1,521.00 APPALACHIANOFFICEPRODUCTS 3,277.06 APPALACHIANPOWER 27,507.47 APPALACHIANSIGNALS&PRODUCTS 2,462.06 APPALACHIANTIREPRODUCTSINC 24,569.78 APPLEEDUCATION 34,136.00 APPLIEDEDUCATIONALSYSTEMS 910.00 ASTARABATEMENTINC 620.00 AT&T 806.28 AT&TMOBILITY 2,456.13 AUDIOLOGY&HEARINGAIDSERVICE 677.99 BEREAGARDENS 1,076.50 BEVERLYBURDETTE 569.52 BIGOTTERELEMENTARY 3,600.00 BLACKDIAMONDPOWERCOMPANY 273,934.40 BOWLESRICEMCDAVIDGRAFF& 687.74 BRANDYTANNER 438.40 BROOKEJONES 762.00 BROWN’STREESERVICE 1,000.00 BSNCORP 1,608.00 BULLARD’SEXXONSERVICE 1,540.65 BUREAUFORCHILDSUPPORTENFOR 2,458.53 BUSYBEESFLOWER 329.00 CAMBIUMLEARNINGSPORIS 1,719.90 CAMELTECHNOLOGIES,LLC 299.40 CARDSERVICESCENTER 12,100.65 CAROLHAGER 464.00 CAROLINASCIENCE 312.45 CAROLYNROGERS 13,518.78 CARRIEASBURY 1,881.78 CARRIERMID-ATLANTIC 7,250.23 CASTOTECHNICALSERVICESINC 20,340.53 CASTOTRANPARTS 1,476.39 CENCAGELEARNING 3,642.10 CERTIFIEDELEVATORINSPECTION 705.00 9,663.75 CHARLESTONFILTERSERVICEINC CHARLESTONNEWSPAPERS 595.35 CHEMSEARCH 2,772.69 CHICK-FIL-A 55.20 CHRISDWEEESE 10,303.01 Governmental Activities $ 294,680 761,370 1,303,886 23,143,664 1,103,956 2,014,396 3,599,997 (12,729,594) 18,436,305 23,661,144 23,661,144 947,476 187,981 50,087 2,209,255 898,288 125,273 - $ Deductions $ 32,440 $ 32,440 Balance, EndofYear $ 2,339,637 $ 2,339,637 3,928,379 53,149 180,131 5,091 2,039 - 2,214,364 6,633,024 6,633,024 16,096,668 692,383 888,296 (649,227) 17,028,120 Amounts Amounts duewithin duepast oneyear oneyear $ 125,273 $ 2,214,364 $ 125,273 $ 2,214,364 CINTASCORPORATION#525 CLASSCSOLUTIONSGROUP CLASSROOMDIRECT CLAYAUTOPARTSINC CLAYCENTERFORARTS&SCIENCE CLAYCOUNTYCOMMISSION CLAYCOUNTYFREEPRESS CLAYCOUNTYHEALTHDEPT CLAYCOUNTYHIGHSCHOOL CLAYCOUNTYLIBRARY CLAYCOUNTYMIDDLESCHOOL CLAYCOUNTYPARKSANDRECREAT CLAYCOUNTYPUBLICSVCDIST CLAYELEMENTARYSCHOOL CLAYFARMBUREAUCOOPERATIVE CLAYFOODLAND CLAYHIGHATHLETICBOOSTERS CLAYLUMBERLLC CLAYMUNICIPALWATERWORKS COLETRUCKPARTSINC COLTPLUMBINGCOMPANY COMPUTERSPLUS CONSECOHEALTHINSURANCECO CONSLPUBLICRETIREMENTBOARD CONSLPUBLICRETIREMENTBOARD COUNTRYSHORTSTOP CUNNINGHAMMOTORSINC CYNTHIACHAMBERLIN DEBORAGOULD DEVELOPMENTALRESOURCES DIRECTV DOMINIONHOPE DOTONE-THREEVISIONSERVICES DOUBLZWHITEOAKFARM DR.S.S.JAMIE DYNAMICGRAPHICS EARTHGRAINSCOMPANY ECOLAB EDLINE ELECTRICMOTORSERVICE ELECTRONICCOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICSPECIALTYCO ELIHANVANGELDER ENERGYSYSTEMSGROUPLLC ERLEWINECONCRETECOMPANY EXAMINATIONMANAGEMENTSVC FAMILYDOLLARSTORE FLAGHOUSE FLINNSCIENTIFICINC FOLLETTEDUCATIONALSERVICES FROGPONDPRINTERY FRONTIER FRONTIERCOMMUNICATIONSOFWV FRONTIERWVINC GALETON GALLAGHERBASSETTSERVICES GIBSON’S GLOBALRECOVERYSERVICES GOLDFARBELECTRICSUPPLYCO GOLDIEWOODS GOODHEART-WILCOXCO GRAINGER 6,064.66 6,888.63 1,388.07 3,269.16 314.00 18,473.50 ,033.08 5,000.00 64,485.22 11,338.00 28,191.00 300.00 8,904.83 7,400.00 6,719.67 974.47 27,000.00 1,934.80 49,503.32 22,610.78 2,839.30 14,844.20 37,985.68 4,735.80 13,007.72 1,516.69 16,488.14 21,462.50 1,835.25 556.00 1,590.14 6,181.70 13,500.00 1,379.00 03.00 4,470.00 18,410.45 2,558.84 3,302.53 756.21 14,626.99 1,483.20 300.00 521,921.40 2,210.00 1,836.00 844.65 566.20 251.10 502.42 2,841.50 17,074.03 79,074.85 58,629.31 985.63 948.33 6,443.69 2,500.00 10,450.65 6,303.04 455.05 8,342.91 GRAYBARELECTRICCO 1,074.77 GRIMESSEEDS 4,278.87 HEWHITEELEMENTARY 1,000.00 HAMPTONINN 1,417.80 HARDMAN’S 3,670.05 HARRISOILCOMPANYINC 315,731.43 HATCH 8,001.00 HAYNESCOMPUTERSERVICE 1,014.02 HAZELBOGGS 12,914.97 HERFFJONES,INC. 1,448.70 HERITAGETRUCKCENTERS 13,396.06 HERITAGETRUCKCENTERS 18,116.95 HOBARTSALESANDSERVICE 5,171.28 HOLCOMBSANITATIONSERVICE 5,700.00 HOLCOMBSEPTICSYSTEMS 4,440.00 HORACEMANNLIFEINSURANCECO 91,984.22 HOTSYEQUIPMENTCO 337.39 HOUGHTONMIFFLIN 29,402.33 IKEWALKERORGANIZATION 1,101.60 INFOBASELEARNING 427.79 ING 9,700.00 INTERSTATEBATTERYSYSTEMOF 2,419.05 INTERSTATERADIATORCO 857.00 IRS 2,861,886.02 JEFFERDSCORPORATION 371.30 JEFFREYDAVIS 7,286.40 JENNIFERDUFFIELD 317.10 JESSICAARMES 300.00 JOHNPRUITT 544.28 KANAWHACOUNTYSCHOOLS 65,034.68 KANAWHAVALLEYCOMM&TECHCOL 3,000.00 KAPLAN 652.28 KARLAPIERSON 14,561.79 KATHYBOGGS 11,944.93 KENNETHTANNER 2,338.72 KERR’SMUSICWORLDINC 3,153.53 KIMBERLYMULLINS 14,701.73 KINGTRUCKING&WRECKER 1,739.38 KROGER ,859.38 LADDYRUSH 540.35 LAKESHORECO 307.22 LARRYCUNNINGHAM 24,251.50 LEAWANDAWHALING 14,637.03 LIZEMORESELEMENTARY 1,800.00 LOWES 1,266.53 LUTESUPPLY 1,225.38 MABSCOTTWELDINGSUPPLY 8,247.01 MAGNETSTREET 602.38 MARSHALLUNIVGRADUATECOLLEGE 16,680.00 MASSACHUSETTSMUTUALLIFEINS 500.00 MCKINLEY&ASSOCIATES 1,912.28 MHS 295.92 MICHAELGRAY 300.00 MICHAELSHAMBLIN 679.99 MICHELLERAMSEY 384.00 MONPOWER 97,972.96 MOUNTAINMATH/LANGUAGE 323.80 MOUNTAINSTATEEQUIPMENT 350.00 MOUNTAINVENDINGINC 1,400.75 MOUNTAINEERGASCOMPANY 56,109.13 MOUNTAINEERWHOLESALESUPPLY 559.52 NASP 2,916.00 NATHANIELSTEPHENSON 300.00 NATIONALINSTRUMENTSCORP 7,628.00 NICHOLASPRINTING 1,204.21 NYLIC 960.00 OFFICEMAX 5,201.06 OKLAHOMASCORINGSVCINC 552.00 ORACLEELEVATOR 4,553.89 PARENTINSTITUTE 776.00 PASSASSURED 1,500.00 PEARSON 4,043.71 PENNINGTONAUTOSUPPLY 386.44 PERFORMANCERECOVERY 4,756.80 PHILLIPSSUPPLY 2,664.25 PIERSONCONSTRUCTION 12,500.00 PIERSONLUMBERCOINC 400.00 PIERSONREFRIGERATIONSERVICE 1,474.90 PIONEERDRAMASERVICEINC 430.00 PIONEERFEDERALCREDITUNION 215,695.76 PITNEYBOWES 4,376.61 PITNEYBOWES 3,995.53 PITSCOINC 2,293.13 PLANKROADPUBLISHINGINC 310.73 PLAYWITHAPURPOSE 1,225.60 PLUMBMASTER,INC. 2,737.33 POCKETNURSE 361.75 POMEROYCOMPUTERRESOURCES 3,594.00 POMEROYITSOLUTIONS 31,023.00 POWELLINCORPORATED 5,876.76 PRE-PAIDLEGALSERVICESINS 1,802.64 PRECISIONSERVICES 1,722.75 PRIMARYCARESYSTEMSINC 4,020.00 PRO-ED 1,091.20 PURITYCHEMICALS 2,183.47 QUALITYPLANNERS 338.94 QUEENSHOALSPSD 1,670.57 QUILLCORP 3,899.44 REMICHELCOMPANYINC 1,056.99 RANDYWHITE 1,066.16 RAYMONDGASKILL 679.50 495.26 RAYMONDGEDDES&COMPANYINC REMICHELCOMPANYINC 455.15 REALITYWORKSINC 2,441.00 REALLYGOODSTUFFINC 1,163.42 REBECCARAMSEY 291.40 REGINAFERREBEE 814.00 RENAISSANCELEARNINGINC 3,792.75 RENEAHOWELL 375.00 RESAIII 27,581.27 RETIREEHEALTHBENEFITTRUST 138,112.08 RICHMORR&ASSOCIATES 8,732.92 RICOHOFAMERICA 36,199.61 RIDGEWAYDISTRIBUTORSINC 5,795.33 RISENLORDCATHOLICCHURCH 1,000.00 RITECHINDUSTRIALPRODUCTS 1,432.40 ROBERTL.DORSEYII 1,371.78 ROBINSANTIAGO 778.50 ROCHESTER100INC 603.75 ROTO-ROOTER 525.00 RSPFIREPROTECTION&EQUIP 11,709.00 SADIEMURPHY 360.00 SAMANTHAPRINGLE 402.50 SANRONEDUCATIONALENTERPRISES 16,100.00 SCHAEFFER’S 1,027.80 SCHOLASTICEDUCATION 8,400.00 SCHOLASTICINC 4,191.43 SCHOOLHEALTHCORPORATION 844.08 SCHOOLMAINTENANCESUPPLIES 3,704.96 SCHOOLMATE 1,930.50 Continued on next page Page 12 - CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 LEGAL NOTICES CLAY COUNTY FREE PRESS Vendor List continued from previous page SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY 652.59 SCHOOL SPECIALTY 9,244.98 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC 495.49 SHAMBLIN STONE INC 2,994.22 SHARON COEN 14,393.74 SHARON TANNER 23,751.04 SMART HORIZONS 1,485.00 SPORTIME 285.17 SPORTS CONNECTION 5,906.30 STACY DEYTON 1,754.28 STAPLES #352 342.75 STATE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY 2,495.20 STATE FARM LIFE INSURANCE CO 8,000.00 STATE TAX COMMISSIONER 440,872.12 STONEWALL JACKSON LAKE RESORT 729.20 STUDICA INC 15,300.65 SUMMERSVILLE GLASS, INC. 1,475.85 SYLVAN LEARNING 588.00 TEACHER DIRECT 670.66 TEXAS LIFE 7,035.10 THE JAMES AND LAW CO 138,823.46 THERA-PEDICS, INC. 2,025.00 THINK THROUGH LEARNING INC. 2,883.00 TRAVELERS CL REMITTANCE CTR 77,899.00 TRUCK PARTS SPECIALISTS TYCO INTEGRATED SECURITY LLC U S NEWTON CORP U.S. FOODSERICE UNITED BANK UNITED BANK UNITED DAIRY UNITED REFRIGERATION UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL WV VICKIE HOLCOMB WALMART WANDA TRUMAN WARE & HALL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WV INC WATERFRONT PLACE WEST VIRGINIA UNIFORMS - 529 WESTERN BRANCH DIESEL INC WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY WILMA RAMSEY WORKFORCE WEST VIRGINIA WORLDWIDE INTERACTIVE NETWORK WV ASBO WV BOARD OF RISK INSURANCE WV DEP UIC PROGRAM WV DEPT OF AGRICULTURE 1,473.08 1,544.03 378.69 683,642.86 32,211.14 43,670.10 110,482.72 2,516.56 10,400.00 15,739.50 2,998.48 1,477.40 17,850.00 33,850.08 436.00 4,444.51 1,669.21 6,070.00 14,201.26 9,053.85 2,500.00 605.00 94,132.00 375.00 7,271.30 WV DEPT OF ED 6,316.00 WV DIV ENVIRON PROT - WATER RES 919.50 WV FFA ASSOCIATION 1,792.00 WV PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE 117,024.06 WV PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE 474,139.41 WV PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT 1,830.80 WV SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOC 5,412.00 WV STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS 751.00 WV STATE UNIVERSITY 6,413.58 WV STEEL CORP 5,426.86 WV TEACHERS DEFINED BENEFITS 105,153.32 WV TEACHERS DEFINED CONTRIB 11,063.22 WV TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM 534,580.78 WVAEMSP 740.00 WVAPT 925.00 WVASA 650.00 WVASSP 355.00 WVEA 18,606.00 WVSPA 1,150.00 WVSSPA 15,731.73 WYATT DAWSON 1,380.00 84 LUMBER & HOME CENTER 665.47 Total 9,339,681.14 Legal Notice—————————————— TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust, dated August 1, 2000, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Clay County, West Virginia, in Document No. 2004, in Book No. 99, at Page 339, Helen Diane Withrow did convey unto Thomas H. Gilpin, Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee dated June 18, 2014 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s office; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Clay County Courthouse in Clay, West Virginia, on October 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Union District, Clay County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: All those certain three (3) contiguous lots, tracts, or parcels with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto, situate on the North side of Elk River and between West Virginia Secondary Route 5 and said River, in Union District, Clay County, West Virginia, and bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake, near the edge of West Virginia Secondary Route No. 5, said stake being a corner to Lot No. 13-B, and running thence with line of said Lot 13-B S 73° 36’ W 64.38 feet to an iron stake at low water mark on Elk River, said stake being another corner to said Lot 13-B; thence down said river N 6° 52’ 113.8 feet to an iron stake; N 10° 00’ E feet to an iron stake; N 00° 58’ W 135.84 feet to an iron stake, corner to Lot No. 15; thence with line of Lot No. 15 S 74° 30’ E 74.78 feet to an iron stake at the edge of said State Route No. 5; thence with said right-of-way, up stream, S 4° 30’ W 99.99 feet to an iron stake; S 4° 30’ W 72.85 feet to an iron stake (the last two courses being reversed as shown on map hereinafter mentioned); thence S 9° 55’ E 99.85 feet to the place of beginning, and being all of Lots Nos. 13-C, 13-D and 14 as said lots are so designated, numbered and laid down on a map of “McWAKI Fishing Camps,” which said map is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of said Clay County in Map Book 2 at Page 21. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of HC PO Box 32, Procious, WV 25164. The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and also the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the deed). The purchasers shall be responsible for payment of all real estate taxes. The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property. TERMS: $3,000.00 in cash and/or certified funds as deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale. FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer. Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announcement at the time and place designated or by posting a notice of the same, and act by agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. SENECA TRUSTEES, INC. 6108 Mid Atlantic Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 (304) 413-0044 (304) 292-2918 Toll free: (888) 534-3132 Reference File No. 4724 #WVSenateDebate Secretary of State Natalie Tennant U.S. Senate Debate Tuesday, Oct. 7 • 7 p.m. • Live from Charleston The debate will be accessible live via: • WV Public Broadcasting and Public Radio • WV Metro News Radio • Live streaming on wvpress.org • Select WV newspaper websites Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito Sponsored by AARP WV, WV Public Broadcasting, WV Metro News and the WV Press Association The Fayette Institute of Technology School of Practical Nursing Oak Hill, WV is now accepting appointments for admission testing. The entrance exam will be given September - November 3 for the 2015-2016 school year. To schedule an exam, please call 304-469-2911 option 2. 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