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Frametown Vol. Fire Deparment’s Appalachian Autumn Festival is big success. Vol. 32, No. 37 September 11, 2007 See Page 9 of this Issue. 25 CENTS “D EVOTED A special 9-11 commemoration What they mean to me by Lee Fisher Last school year, I asked the fourth grade class at Little Birch Elementary where they were on September 11, 2001. Most of them were puzzled by this question. For one thing, the memory spans of fourth graders often only stretch to the same morning. One of them turned to me and said, “Mr. Fisher, why would you ask us a question like that?” I stepped back a minute and then realized that these students were barely out of toddler hood when tragedy struck America. If I had asked my neighbor or perhaps gone to a high school class to ask the question, there would have been instant recognition of not only the question, but the emotions involved, also. For many of us that day will stay not only etched in our minds, but may well have defined on how we view the rest of the world for the rest of our lives. “We survived those staggering events with the knowledge that our nation has the character to absorb even the most unspeakable tragedies, and move forward.” as one news commentator of the day said. One of the other students, said to me, “Mr. Fisher, where were you?” The emotions overtook me suddenly, and I was not able to answer. In fact, I never did answer and, instead, I directed the attention of the class to one of the computer monitors where they were all busy. I had gotten up on that fateful day at my usual time of 4 A.M. to catch an early train north from Trenton, New Jersey. Stamford, Connecticut was my destination, and I had to be there for an early business meeting. The day before I had some conversations with some New York City law enforcement friends about meeting them for lunch on my way back south. Long before I had gotten to Stamford, my lunch dates had cancelled saying their jobs were taking them elsewhere. Life was whizzing by at Stamford, as commuters rushed to and fro, either headed for jobs in Stamford, going south to New York, or headed north to New Haven and Boston. I had a short meeting at the Stamford station and hopped on the next high speed train south. With any luck, I could get back to New York do some quick business and then head south, again, for my office in Philadelphia. I knew something was terribly wrong, based on the conversations going on around me by other passengers. I was sitting in a train over the East River by the time the second plane struck the tower. My colleagues, traveling with me, and I were puzzled by the smoke that could be seen for miles. Then one of my co- worker’s pager went off. She screamed and shrieked, saying, “A plane has hit the World Trade Center!” We sat stunned for a few minutes, staring at that etched picture that will be with all of us, forever. Ironically, my colleague’s cell phone was working, and I called my wife at her suburban elementary school to assure her that I was okay. The secretary answered and said that she was glad to hear from me and that she would tell Rosemary where I was and that I was all right. The next several hours are a bit of a blur, even today. I spent most of this time assisting people at Penn Station, New York, before catching a train south and reaching the safety of my home. This same story could be repeated for millions of people in New York that day; but my story, as things turned out, did not have as happy an ending as I would have wished. I would like to use the words of others to describe the day my would-be lunch mates had. “Director of Investigations, Charlie M. Mills, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, served in the law enforcement community for over 40 years.” One friend said, “I am not the least bit surprised by the stories of how he died. Taking full control….to get his people out to safety. His oldest son, Charles, followed in his footsteps and became one of new York’s finest. He is survived by his wife and five children.” “Lieutenant Robert Cirri, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department lived to help others. He left the safety of his office in New Jersey and rushed to the World Trade Center where he led an expedition into the north tower. Witnesses reported that he and another officer shot out some plate glass windows, which allowed many more people to escape. He is survived by his wife, two children, and three stepchildren.” “Inspector Anthony Infante, Port Authority of New York and the New Jersey Police Department, was officially a 29 year veteran of the PAPD, having started his career on September 11, 1972. Inspector Infante left a meeting in New Jersey that fateful morning and raced to Manhattan to help. He was calmly reassuring people and ushering them to safety when the building collapsed. He even gave his coat to a man to protect him from the fire.” “He will always be a hero to his wife, his son and daughter, and his parents and brothers.” It wasn’t until many months later that I came to grips with the ‘what ifs’ that might have put me closer to the tragedy with these men if our plans had not gotten changed. It was many days before I realized that I had witnessed their deaths from afar, all the while thinking that they were okay and that we would see each other at another time. “The actions of that day,” stated one news article, “set the standard of what public service is all about. The heroic example of those rescuers on 9/11 has not been lost on the American public. There is a renewed spirit stirring in our nation. It is a spirit of service and self sacrifice as a new generation come to appreciate the many blessings they enjoy as Americans.” I have chosen to live in retirement where many priorities are much different than in New York or Philadelphia. Stopping by to Please turn to FISHER page 3 TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” www.bcn-news.com BCHS librarian returns from elite summer vacation Jill James’ trip to Library of Congress For most teachers, summer means rest and relaxation and getting away from the academic atmosphere. For Jill James, summer——at least one week of summer——meant just the opposite, but she thoroughly enjoyed that week. Last spring, James became one of twenty-five educators from across the nation selected to participate in a Library of Congress Summer Teachers’ Institute. The primary purpose of the institute, according to James, was teaching these individuals “to use primary resources to enhance the study of literature.” The local librarian reported that her first reaction to the Library of Congress was being “ o v e r whelmed with the size of the library and with the amount of information available there.” The first-day introduction, which included a tour of the entire library, acquainted the group with the procedure of entering and exiting— which she described as “much like going through an airport,” and acquainted them with the three buildings along with m a k i n g them aware that they could move from one building to a n o t h e r through a tunnel instead of having to go through the checkout/ check-in procedure. After that, they began their work. Each member of the group had selected a book before they came and worked with that book throughout the institute. “We found primary sources which would help students learn the situation and other aspects of the books we had chosen,” James explained. For example, she had chosen Fallen Angels by West Virginia writer Walter Dean Myers. For the beginning of her presentation, she found two maps—a world map and a map of Vietnam, to provide background information for the book. “I feel that students who are going to read this book need to know the size and shape of Vietnam as well as its relationships to other countries,” she commented. Next, she searched for apPlease turn to JILL JAMES page 3 Bookheimer sentenced to Jury finds Morrison 3-15 years in penitentiary not guilty One of several case Facemire sentenced before the Circuit Court of Bookheimer to not less Braxton County on August than two nor more than 27 was the sentencing of ten years on the charge of William Scott Bookheimer. operating a clandestine On August 8, the de- drug laboratory and further fendant entered a plea of sentenced the defendant to guilty to operatnot less than one nor more ing a clandesthan five years tine drug labofor manufacturratory and to ing methammanufacturing phetamine. a controlled subThe Judge also stance: methordered that the amphetamine. sentences would Bookheimer run consecuand his counsel, tively, meaning Kevin Hughart the defendant requested the will serve not Court allow the less than three Bookheimer sentences to nor more than run concurrently. Pros- fifteen years in confineecuting Attorney William ment. The Court ordered C. Martin requested that Bookheimer remanded to the defendant be sen- the Central Regional Jail tenced to the penitentiary to be delivered to the Comand the sentence run con- missioner of Corrections secutive. to begin serving his peniJudge Richard tentiary sentence. Also on Monday, the Court took up the matter of the State vs: Teresa Self. On June 5, 2007, a Braxton County Grand Jury handed down an indictment charging Self with the felony offense of Grand Larceny. Prosecuting Attorney Martin and the defendant’s counsel, Bernard R. Mauser, informed the Court that they were in negotiations and the Prosecutor indicated that he might dismiss the Indictment. Judge Facemire set the matter for hearing on October 2, at 10:00 A.M. Samantha Jones, and her attorney Christian Flanigan appeared before Judge Facemire The defendant was previously scheduled to appear before the Court on August 20, and Please turn to COURT ACTION page 3 Commission approves $14,675 to upgrade electrical service at J. Robert Flint Ballfields Robert Flint was the first to address the County Commission at their regular meeting last Friday, September7. Flint discussed two estimates he had received for upgrading the electric at ball fields located on property he owned on Stonewall Street that are used by various little league teams. Following the discussion, Mike Chapman made a motion to accept the low bid of $14,675 from Thomas Electric of Sutton. Sutton Mayor Jim Walker was next to address the Commission. He reviewed a letter he had sent requesting that the Commission place the Town of Sutton’s North Hill Road Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project on the Region VII Project Priority List with the highest priority. Commission President Terry Frame encouraged Mayor Walker to attend the Region VII and Flatwoods Canoe Run PSD meetings to promote his project. Following the discussion, Mike Chapman made a motion to place the project on the Region VII Priority List for the County. It was also Chapman who made the motion to approve the Sheriff’s Department submitting a DUI Grant in the amount of $8,000. Terry Frame again expressed her concern about the grant not paying for expenses including gas, tires and oil. Sheriff Howard Carpenter explained that the grant did not cover such expenses and that he felt the matching funds provided by the county were a small price considering the good that was done through the grant. The Commission also discussed Sheriff Carpenter’s request to purchase a new police cruiser. The Commission indicated, by consensus, that they favored the acquisition. Carpenter is to check state bid and other pricing before returning to the Commission. Jerrod White was present to discuss his possible appointment as an assistant medical examiner for Braxton County. He explained that he currently was employed as an investigator for the State Medical Examiner’s office in Charleston and had all the necessary certification required for the job. David Jack made a motion to approve the appointment, contingent on the approval of County Medical Examiner Bob Stalnaker. Rob Hamil, County Animal Control Officer presented the Commission with a report of activities for the month of August. He stated that 55 dogs have been brought to the animal shelter during the month bringing the total number of animals passing through the shelter for this calendar year to 419. He stated that the number has already exceeded the total for all of 2006. He added that 32 of the 55 dogs had been turned over to the Humane Society to be placed with rescue groups. Three were adopted. Nine have been placed in foster care. One was euthanized. Three were reclaimed by their owners. And six remain at the facility. The Commission thanked Hamil for his Please turn to COMMISSION page 3 of child abuse On Wednesday, September 5, 2007, jury selection began in the case of State of West Virginia vs: Donald Keith Morrison, with the Honorable Richard A. Facemire, Chief Judge, presiding. The defendant was charged in an indictment with first degree sexual assault of a minor child and sexual abuse of a minor child by a custodian, both felonies. The State of West Virginia was represented by its Prosecuting Attorney, William C. Martin. Morrisoin was represented by Attorney Thomas J. Drake. The jury was selected on Wednesday afternoon and the trial began on Thursday morning, September 6, with the State presenting the following witnesses: the victim, K.J.; the victim’s sister, L.J.; and Child Protective Services Worker, Donna Boggs. After the State concluded its side of the case, the defense called Ann Herwatt and a minor, A.H. before turning the case over to the jury. The jury deliberated for only seventeen minutes before returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all Counts. Based upon the jury’s Not Guilty verdict the Court released the Morrison from his bond and the case was stricken from the docket. Statewide POW/MIA Day to be held at Holly Gray Holly Gray Park will be the gathering place on Saturday, September 15 of veteran service organizations for the first state-wide POW/MIA Commemoration Day. On hand will be representatives from the uniformed services as well as military equipment, VA Medical Center Representatives, and VA Regional Claim staff. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 A.M. The day Please turn to POW/MIA page 3 Page 2 OPINION Braxton Citizens’ News Our views As I See It Your views September 11, 2007 Editorials Letters Columns Their views Sutton Council meets Just look at this! A weekly photo of opinion in Braxton County... sometimes good and sometimes not so good. By Ed Given Don’t be taken… We continue to get reports in this office concerning scams. Today, we received a word from a reader who said he received a call from someone professing to represent the Department of Social Security. They had his name and address and wanted him to verify his social security number. He said he didn’t have a good feeling about the conversation so he asked some questions. The person on the other end became quite demanding, even threatening to stop his Social Security benefits if he didn’t give them the information they wanted. When the caller asked where they were calling from the scam artist promptly ended the call. The reader that called our office was very wise. We can’t help but wonder how many fell victim to this forceful criminal. We get this type of call often. We don’t always have room or the time to reiterate the circumstances in this space, but we do appreciate our readers keeping us informed. We often get calls and questions about such solicitation and it is good to have prior knowledge. However, the real answer is simply… don’t give out vital personal information over the phone. If it is a legitimate request those on the other end will send you something in writing. In this day and time we should all protect our social security driver’s license and bank account numbers as if they were top secret. A special ceremony was held last Thursday with the purpose of Sutton Mayor Jim Walker thanking Martha Brosius who donated fifty new flags and poles to the town in the memory of Rev. Carl D. Dodrill. Mrs. Brosius presented the Mayor one of the flags in front of a Sutton Elementary School class which sang songs and lead those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. We commend Mrs. Brosius for her civic minded contribution. Where’s the money… I was witness to a disturbing occurrence at last Friday’s County Commission meeting. The Commission approved over $14,000 for electric upgrade at a ball field in Sutton. I’m not going to take on the merit of that decision, though I can’t help but wonder if it will open up a Pandora’s Box. There are dozens of ball fields around the county. Are they all entitled to a like donation? My problem with the expenditure is that the Commissioners plainly stated that they didn’t know where the money was going to come from. The Commission is charged with being the money managers for the county. I think it is irresponsible to make commitments, particularly in such large amounts, when you haven’t thoroughly examined your financial situation to see if you can afford it. The Commission also approved a Fellowship Home matching grant. They said during that discussion that they would have to “find” the money for this match At some point in the meeting Commission President Terry Frame said that she was holding over $200,000 in Regional Jail bills in the safe down stairs. I personally agree that the Regional Jail expenses are excessive but that is another story. Few run their household expenses in such a manner and I believe that our tax dollars should be more closely watched as well. Lola's World News And Views Waiting for the other sue to drop An article in one of the top newspapers last Friday said, “General David Petraeus has a history of making overoptimistic assessments of progress in Iraq that happen to be convenient for political masters.” With the cost of twelve billion dollars a month, it seems reckless to try to please political masters. The disregard of the people of this country and the mouthing of whatever will prop up an outgoing failed administration makes one not have confidence in any government report. We’ve seen some six years of paying the piper, losing close to 4000 of our very best, with many thousands more wounded so as never to be able to return to battle. So as we Thanks for the help… see the Iraqis not willing to stand up I want to thank the anominous person that sent and protect themselves, not willing to me a copy of last weeks front page article concerning make concessions with other parties the Special Meeting of the County Commission. Their in their country, one surely loses purpose was to identify my use of the wrong word. I patience when we are paying the used “spade” in that article and they said “spay” was price. Remember we were told the oil the right word. They are right and I appreciate the would pay for the cost of a war there help. I don’t appreciate anything that does not contain and that these people would laud us for the name of the author. In fact, this was an excepbringing democracy to them. They are tion; I rarely even read them at all. not embracing democracy nor rejoicing I will say that we do make every effort to correct in the departure of the one who ruled all our errors. The word processing program that we them. When we are putting our own use will change typographical errors to what the soldiers on the front lines after a few program thinks is the right word. Often that is not the months of training, it seems after six word we were attempting to use. Much of the time, years of training and we propping them the error is caught by our proof readers. However, up arsenal wise, these people could some things it get by. That unfortunately is one of the protect themselves by now. So now we hazards of working under the pressures of a deadline. wait for General Petraeus’s likely Read the Citizens’ News on the World Wide Web www.bcn-news.com Braxton Citizens’ NEWS PUBLISHER/EDITOR Ed Given News from our Capitol by Delegate Brent Boggs At this writing, the Legislature is holding September interim meetings in OFFICE MANAGEMENT Jeanine Given Martinsburg, WV. Due to the close proximity of Washington, CIRCULATION Amber Kelly DC and the DC metro area, the entire eastern panhandle has ADVERTISING exploded with growth, including Allison Given over 30 percent population PRINTING gains since the last census. Mike McElwain The downside is that real (SSN 393130) estate prices are nearly unA Weekly Publication Established February 9, 1976 touchable for many working P.O. Box 516 / 501 Main Street families. This growth is driven not just from workers commutSutton, West Virginia 26601 ing to DC, but also by beltway E-mail: quality@rtol.net residents who purchased (304)765-5193 Entered as periodic rate at the second homes for the weekends, retirement and/or Sutton, WV Post Office investment. Postmaster: Closer to home, as we will Send address change to: see Corridor H completed Braxton Citizens’ News P.O. within the next few years, we Box 516, Sutton, WV 26601 need to realize that the DC Subscription rates: metro area will then only be $17.50 in county, $25.50 in about a three hours from state, $41.00 out-of-state central West Virginia. That’s E-subscription, $20.00 Senior Citizens may deduct $1 why we need to learn from the eastern panhandle growth counties and be ready to manSPORTS EDITOR Shirley Shuman By Lola B. Given age and control growth before it arrives at our doorstep. This week, I want to provide some further information on two bills passed during the August special session of the Legislature: House Bill 202 and House Bill 203. I trust it will be informative. HB 202 - In recent years, the illegal salvage or theft of scrap metal has escalated to epidemic proportions. Numerous deaths have been attributed to trespassing around rail yards, power substations, mine property and other hazardous areas. More recently with the rapid rise in copper prices, new targets have been hit; from copper downspouting and gutters on churches and public buildings to fountains in public parks. Some folks have even returned home to find their copper plumbing stolen from under their homes. Legislation was passed during the 2007 legislative session, but vetoed by the administration serving report. I guess all the attention on who is running and what they stand for takes away from questioning what in the world this administration doing. Congress, although controlled by the Democrats, doesn’t have the votes to override the veto pen of the administration. It is well known the Democrats will not underfund our fighting men and women. So it seems our country’s progress has been stalled by centering on the making of war. Is this another hundred years war? Many over the years have complained of the welfare programs of our country while being silent about the corporate welfare propping up big companies. Drug companies, oil companies and any business are protected over the average “Joe.” The Food and Drug administration has seemingly gone to sleep allowing products to come into this country that damage our children, animals, and grownups. The move to allow truckers from Mexico to invade our highways with trucks not inspected could easily lead to an increase of illegal aliens, drugs, etc. We are all being reduced to secondclass citizens. We need to rise from our sleep and take our country back to its original state, a government for and by the people. Lola B. Given lolabgiven@wildblue.net Governor for technical reasons. As the problem continues to increase, the Governor placed the bill back on his recent special session call. House Bill 202 cleared up language contained in the original, vetoed bill. Its purpose is to enhance the record-keeping and reporting requirements for persons involved in the receipt and transfer of any form of copper, aluminum, brass, lead or other nonferrous metal, stainless steel kegs or steel railroad track and track material. It also requires scrap dealers to keep detailed records of the sellers’ identities and penalizes dealers who fail to keep or falsify records. A scrap metal dealer is to retain information on the seller and the sale at his or her business for at least three years. The records are to be available for inspection by any law-enforcement officer or, upon written request and during the purchaser’s regular business hours, by any investigator employed by a public utility or railroad to investigate thefts. Or, the dealer may file the records with the local detachment of the State Police and with the chief of police of the city or the sheriff of the county in which the business is domiciled within 72 hours of the purchase. These records The Common Council of the Town of Sutton met in a regular meeting in the Mayor’s Office at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 23. Present were Mayor James Walker, Recorder Joan Bias, Council members Shirley Beam, Francis Crites, Agatha Tinney and Kathy Walker. Also present were Police Chief Larry Emge, Amy Given, Sonya Collins, Bill Boone and Karen Boone. On motion by Mr. Crites, seconded by Ms. Tinney, with all in favor, the reading of the regular meeting of August 8 was dispensed with and the same approved as read. William Boone of 325 S. Franklin Avenue appeared before the Council and requested a charge of $25 for having the Town haul away pieces of carpet and linoleum be dismissed. Mr Boone said he had never been charged before for having such items hauled away as he kept the alley below his house cut and the Town employees didn’t have to do it. Mr. Boone reported that when it rains, the water runs off the hill and down in his driveway. He said when the area was blacktopped, there was a big space left, which fills up with water and it runs off and down into his driveway and carport. He said the water was damaging the blacktop in his driveway. Mayor Walker said he will come up and look at the situation and determine what can be done. Mayor Walker said he appreciated everything Mr. Boone does to help the Town. On motion by Ms. Walker, seconded by Ms. Beam, the Council approved canceling the $25 fee. Mayor Walker reported that the Town has received 50 flags, brackets, flag poles and spinners at a cost of $2,872.50 which was paid for by Mrs. Brosius. Mayor Walker said that he would like the council to decide during what seasons the flags should be left up. Ms. Walker recommended leaving the flags up six weeks from the Please turn to SUTTON page 3 are to be retained by these law enforcement officials for at least three years. Penalties for dealers failing to comply with the law include a first offense fine of $1,000 to 3,000. Upon conviction of a second offense, the penalty would include a fine of $2,000 to $4,000 and a six month suspension of a business license. Upon conviction of a third offense, the dealer would be fined from $3,000 to $5,000 and have his or her business license cancelled. HB 203 - Lawmakers also approved a bill during the recent special session that affords protection to victims of domestic violence when they register to vote. The bill, House Bill 203, will enable interagency cooperation with the Secretary of State in providing address confidentiality for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. The program is designed to enable state and local agencies to accept an address designated by the Secretary of State of State by a program participant as a substitute mailing address. This designated address is provided in order to prevent assailants or probable assailants from finding their victim. State and local agencies will be Please turn to CAPTIOL page 3 Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV JILL JAMES COMMISSION COURT ACTION continued from page 1 continued from page 1 continued from page 1 propriate music. “I searched for, and eventually found, protest songs,” James said, “because students need to know about the protests against the Vietnam War to understand a book about that time.” Other, and equally important, aspects of her presentation included “taped interviews with American soldiers who fought in Vietnam” along with “photos of protesters and a short video of a protest march.” James explained that photographs are sometimes difficult to find because “many of them are copyrighted and therefore unavailable for downloading.” After she had found all of this material from primary sources, she compiled it into a Powerpoint presentation suitable for high-school students. An interesting comment which she made about this presentation is that, if she were a teacher, she “wouldn’t present it all at once.” Instead, she would “scatter it throughout the study of the book or the unit to help hold students’ interest.” James said that she not only has her presentation which teachers may use or which she will present for the teachers, but she also has the presentations of the other twenty four institute participants and would be happy to share those. James emphasized that these primary materials in the Library of Congress are actually available to anyone who wishes to search for them. “Anyone can go to the website, click onto whatever area you wish—— teachers, librarians, American history, whatever, and access material which he or she can use to build interest and enhance a lesson,” she noted. She also encourages educators to do just that. For James, one of the most interesting aspects of the Library of Congress was the displays. “One display included maps and newspapers relating to World War II, and I found that really interesting,” she said. Also, she became interested in a display on American women and children in the work force during the Industrial Revolution, “the time of exploitation of both these groups.” This display contained newspaper stories including interviews with the women and children along with photographs. “Much of the material shown in this display was instrumental in getting laws passed to restrict child labor and to provide better working conditions,” she explained. Something else which James found interesting was a project called “Found Poems.” Here the instructor printed the frontispiece and the first two or three pages of a book. Then, members of the group used the materials to “make a poem,” James said. She explained that the poem “did not have to be about the book” but that it did “allow for creativity” and “could be used to build interest.” It, as well as the other activities, “is designed to encourage kids to read.” The time between July 24 and July 27 proved to be an exciting time for this high-school librarian. She not only enjoyed the time and work at the Library of Congress but also had time to explore Washington, D.C. “Part of the thrill came because of my patriotism,” she commented. “Just to walk down Constitution Avenue was wonderful, and, as a librarian, just to visit the Library of Congress and actually be able to work there meant so much to me,” she added. To the question, “Would you return if you had the opportunity?” her response was quick and definite. “Absolutely,” she replied. detailed report. In other business, the probate appointments for the month of August were approved as presented. The following were approved by a joint motion introduced by Mike Chapman: Applications for Erroneous Assessment for James Lanty Herold, Pitney Bowes, D. Paul Simmons, and Hunter F. Armentrout; Exoneration refund request in the amount of $154.72 to Jean Wilson and the consolidation of contiguous tract of land for Gerald and Janice Dean. David Jack made a motion to approve a purchase order for the 9-1-1 center if competitive bids were previously obtained. The requisition was to Office Depot for a file cabinet and chairs in the amount of $389.97. Two road names were placed on the customary two week public comment period on a motion by Mike Chapman. The roads in question are Senior Center Drive and Jenkins Drive. The Commission tabled a request from Circuit Clerk J. W. Morris to hire a part-time employee, pending their discussion of the matter with the Clerk. David Jack made a motion to approve the request of County Clerk John David Jordan to hire Sheila Gail Butler as a temporary employee at the pay rate of $6.50 per hour. Fred Thompson, EMS Director, submitted a written request to hire two additional part-time EMT/ Driver’s for the ambulance service. They were Angela D. Lane of Clay and Angie Short of Frametown. Their rate of pay will be $8 per hour with no benefits. The request was approved on a motion by Mike Chapman. Following a brief discussion, David Jack made a motion to appoint Bill Carr to the Braxton County Memorial Hospital Building Commission. Repairs to the Annex elevator, by Thysin Krupp Elevator Service in the amount of $2,619, was approved on a motion by Commissioner Chapman. The Commission tabled action on paying the State Auditor’s Office invoices in the amount of $12,800 for audits of the Braxton County Solid Waste Authority, pending the receipt of the audit findings. David Jack made a motion to except the partnership grants for the Little Birch Waterline Extension and the Braxton County Fellowship Home. The County will use their previous $50,000 allocations as matching funds for the waterline, and “look” for monies to match the Fellowship Home grant. Following a review of the minutes of the Commission’s August meeting, David Jack made a motion to approve them with noted corrections. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:26 A.M. The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Commission will convene at 9:00 A.M. on September 21. failed to appear. As a result Judge Facemire issued a bench warrant for Jones who was arrested and placed in the Central Regional Jail. The defendant and her counsel requested the Court readmit her to bond. The Prosecuting Attorney did not oppose the motion. Judge Facemire reluctantly agreed to release the defendant on bond and set the matter for a hearing on August 30. On Thursday, August 30, Jones, appeared to enter a plea. Pursuant to a plea bargain agreement with Prosecuting Attorney Martin, the defendant agreed to plead guilty to possession of a substance to be used as a precursor to make methamphetamine. In exchange the Prosecutor agreed to dismiss the felony offense of obtaining money by false pretenses and two misdemeanor offenses of petit larceny. The Court set the matter for sentencing for October 2, at 10:30 A.M. The Court also accepted addition pleas. Donald Finegan appeared with counsel, Keisha May to enter a plea. The defendant pled guilty to Count One of the Indictment charging him with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Judge Facemire set sentencing for November 13, at 2:30 P.M. Michael Anthony Marcum and his attorney Bryan S. Hinkle appeared before Judge Facemire. The defendant entered a plea of guilty to the felony offense of grand larceny by aiding to conceal stolen goods. The plea was a result of a plea agreement with Prosecuting Attorney Martin, who would dismiss the other count of grand larceny and the count of burglary. Judge Facemire set sentencing for November 13, at 2:45 P.M. Kenneth Murphy, Jr. was before the Court for sentencing. The defendant’s attorney, David Karickhoff, requested that he be permitted to withdraw as counsel of record. The Court granted the request and appointed Bryan Hinkle to represent Murphy. Since Hinkle had only been appointed on the day of sentencing, the Court continued the sentencing to September 10, at 2:45 P.M., in order for the defendant’s counsel to review the matter. John David Pullin was in Court to answer a petition for revocation of his probation. The petition for revocation alleges that Pullin tested positive twice for marijuana and illegal drugs. The defendant’s attorney, David Karickhoff, requested permission to withdraw as counsel of record for Pullin. The Court granted the request and appointed Christina Flanigan to represent the defendant. Flanigan requested the Court give her time to familiarize herself with the case. Judge Facemire ordered that the hearing would be continued until September 21, at 1:15 P.M. FISHER POW/MIA continued from page 1 continued from page 1 visit a neighbor, unannounced, and staying for a few hours is not unusual. Seeing the same person or the same family three times a week at different community functions is not unusual. Talking about one’s faith in public is, also, a commonly accepted piece of conversation. My faith has guided me through some extremely difficult times in my life when no one else could help me. My faith also includes hope, and one of my greatest hopes is that my would-be lunch with my New York friends has only been postponed for awhile. will continue with the posting of flags and wreaths for West Virginia’s Missingin- Action, speakers representing the uniformed services, and Medal of Honor winner, Woody Williams. The will also be a fishing tournament, motorcycle show, and live entertainment. All proceeds from the event will be contributed to either groups at the state’s VA Hospitals; the Army National Guard; or Fisher House, an organization that provides services for families of patients at VA hospitals. Admission is free to the public. September 11, 2007 Page 3 Sutton trio arrested on drug charges A confidential Police said the home and conspiracy to deliver informant’s information was occupied by David Todd morphine. has lead to the arrest of Dennison, 36, Mark Prince and Todd three Sutton residents. Prince, 44, and Shirley Dennison are lodged in State Police, headed by Dennison, 65. All three the Central Regional Jail Sgt. J.W. Bonazzo of the were arrested and charged in lieu of $200,000 bonds. Sutton Detachment ex- with possession with in- Shirley Dennison was reecuted a search warrant tent to deliver morphine leased on a $10,000 perat 102 Pinehurst sonal recogniAvenue, Sutton on zance bond. Wednesday, SepTroopers First tember 5. Class A. Shingler Officers disand K.W. Huddlescovered over 100 ton, Senior Trooper morphine pills, hyJ.E. Kincaid and droquinone pills Braxton County and other unidentiDeputy Sheriff fied pills inside the Travis Flint asresidence along sisted in the inveswith a small quantigation and subseMark Prince David Dennison tity of marijuana. quent arrests. Braxton County Fairs & Festivals to sponsor Special Heifer Project Braxton County Fairs and Festivals Celebration is once again sponsoring a special heifer project for 4H and FFA members. Fairs and Festivals will purchase heifers this fall and participants will take possession of the heifers in October. Throughout the year, participants will be responsible for the care of the heifers. The project will conclude at the 2008 Braxton County Fairs and Festivals Celebration’s 4-H/ FFA Livestock Sale. 4-H and FFA members who are interested in taking the Heifer Project should contact Debbie Friend no later than September 24. Beef cattle producers who live in Braxton County are invited to nominate one or two heifers for the project. There are no breed or color requirements for the heifers except that only beef breeds will be accepted. The heifers can be purebred or crossbred. Heifers must have been born between January 1 and March 15, 2007. They must weigh a minimum of 500 lbs. In addition, heifers must be pre-vaccinated, weaned (by October 1) and guaranteed open. The deadline for nominating heifers is September 24. Nominated heifers will be evaluated by a screening committee. Anyone interested in nominating a heifer for the project should send information about the heifer to Debbie Friend, WVU-Braxton County Extension Office, 307 Main Street, Sutton, WV 26601. At a minimum, provide birth date and breed information. Other information that would be very helpful includes birth weight, current weight, sire and dam information, and EPD’s (if available). For more information, or to nominate a heifer, contact Debbie Friend, WVU Extension Agent at 765-2809. SUTTON violation. The violators appeared before Judge Drake who gave one person 15 days and another 30 days to be in compliance. He said the Town is serious about the sanitation problems in the town. Ms. Beam said she is awaiting a phone call concerning a buffer to clean the floors of the community building. She discussed getting a grant to make the facility handicapped accessible. Ms. Given said a grant had been found for funds between $20,000 and $50,000 to improve public buildings. Ms. Given said she had spoke with grant writers from Cowen who could do the research and write their fee into the grant and it wouldn’t cost the Town anything. She said the Council needed to prioritize what projects the Town needed improvements for, as this was part of writing that grant. She said she received some information about 50 companies which provided grants to the State of West Virginia. Some grants deal with police, fire departments, and recycling. On motion made by Ms. Walker, seconded by Ms. Beam, the Council approved the Town making an application for a Flexi Grant that would be in partnership with the Landmark for the Town and the Youth Project. Recorder Joan Bias swore-in Tom Mooney as the new council member. Ms. Given discussed the Town employees distributing information door to door concerning the Town picking up scrap metal, aluminum, tin and old appliances each month, as the Town can sell them and be reimbursed for the money spent picking up the items. She said a vote by Council was needed as it was a part of the grant requirement. On motion by Ms. Tinney, seconded by Ms. Beam, the Council approved the Town employees and Ms. Given going door to door with the information which will encourage participation in the recycling program. On motion by Ms. Beam, seconded by Ms. Tinney, the Council approved Cleve Westfall going back as a part-time employee and Quinton Losh as a full-time employee. On motion by Ms. Walker, seconded by Ms.Tinney, the Council approved paying $10 per year membership fee for participation in the WV Out Reach Center, located in the old Jones-Baker Chevrolet building in Gassaway. The center is a non-profit organization which sells supplies and building materials to members at a nominal fee. On motion by Ms. Walker, seconded by Ms. Beam, the Council approved a construction permit for Cecil Lough of 404 N. Hill Road to construct a storage building and a construction permit for Barbara Jarrell of 113 Industrial Avenue to set up a mobile home. Mayor Walker suggested all of the committees to meet, set priorities and recommendations during the first meeting in September. Recommendations could be voted on during the second meeting of the month. On motion by Ms. Walker, seconded by Mr. Crites, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. continued from page 2 end of June to November. A decision will be made after the new flags are delivered. Mayor Walker discussed the Return to Work program which will be included in the new handbook. He also said the curb stops have been installed at Sutton Elementary and lines were painted pertaining to parking. He and Chief Emge were at the Sutton Elementary on the first day of school to check on the traffic condition. He said another sign concerning vehicles staying off the curbs was needed. Mayor Walker noted that curb stops will prevent cars from getting on the sidewalk. Mayor Walker reported he had found a grant which could be used to repair the steps going up Industrial Avenue. He said some steps can be repaired and others replaced. He reported the ditch opposite Peter Silitch’s house on Town Hill has been dug out and water can now flow freely. Mayor Walker reported that he will be attending the Governor’s Conference on Tourism held on November 5-7. On motion by Mr. Crites, seconded by Ms. Beam, the Council approved paying $242.74 for lodging costs. The conference will be held at Glades Springs, near Beckley. Mayor Walker reported that a new business will soon be opening in Sutton on Main Street in the old Elliott’s Building. The business, The Sowing Basket, will carry fabric, quilting supplies, crafts and offer quilting classes. Mayor Walker also noted the new office computer has arrived and had been set up and files are ready to be transferred to the new system. The bills, in the amount of $7,639.83 were approved on motion by Ms. Tinney, seconded by Ms. Walker. The Police and Fire Protection report was given next. Ms. Walker reported that Officer James Ball had quit and the town needed to advertise for another policeman. Police Chief Emge discussed the Town’s Trash Ordinance and said he gave out four summons due to violations of the ordinance. He said he gave the residents warnings and they did not comply in cleaning up the items in CAPITOL continued from page 2 able to respond to requests for public records without disclosing the location of a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Additionally, state and local agencies will be able to accept an address designated by the Secretary of State by a program participant as a substitute for a mailing address. I always look forward to keeping you informed, along with receiving your comments and suggestions. Please address your correspondence to the Capitol office at: Building 1, Room 472-M, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305. The office telephone number is 340-3280 and fax number: 340-3388. My home office number is 364-8411; home fax is 364-8711. For those with Internet access, my e-mail address is Boggs34@aol.com. You also may obtain additional legislative information, including the copies of bills, conference reports, interim schedule, and other information from the Legislature’s web site at www.legis.state.wv.us/. If you write or leave a message, please remember to include your phone number with your inquiry and any details you can provide. Continue to remember our troops - at home and abroad - and keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers. Until next week – Take care. Citizens’ NEWS Page 4 September 11, 2007 With Deepest Sympathy OBITUARIES Ethel Lee Wine Ethel Lee Wine, 91, of Exchange, WV was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born on October 28, 1916 at Palmer, WV the daughter of the late Jacob N. and Lilly J. Allen Wine. She was a homemaker. Ethel is preceded in death by two sons, one an infant, and Cameran Lee Wine. Her parents, brothers, Luther, Tommy, Buster, Virgil, James and Cecil. Sisters, Ina and Silvey. She is survived by brothers, Eakle D. Wine of Exchange, John M. Wine of Charleston; one sister, Marie Wine and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods with the Rev. Jeff Cayton officiating. Burial followed in the Big Run Cemetery, Napier, WV. Jack Eugene Coffman Jack Eugene Coffman, 77, of Birch River, died September 3, 2007 at Braxton H e a l t h Care Center, Sutton. He was born February 15, 1930 at Polemic Run, Polemic, a son of the late John “Guy” and Opal Gregory Coffman. Also preceding him in death were one brother Joe Paul Coffman and four sisters, Mildred Crusse, Betty Gideon, Virginia Harris and Vickie Creasey. He was a member of Powells Mountain Baptist Church, owner of Coffman Insurance Agency in Birch River and a member of the Ruritan Club in Birch River. He is survived by his wife Vesta M. Barnette Coffman; 5 sons, Larry B. Coffman and wife Susan, Terry K. Coffman and wife Minnie, Garry E. Coffman and wife Libby, Tony L. Coffman and wife Robin all of Birch River; Dennis L. Johnson and wife Charla of Floral City, FL; 4 daughters, Donna F. Pierve and husband Christopher of Hartsville, SC, Diana Swain and husband Todd of Lakewood, OH, Molena Rose and Carla J. Coffman both of Birch River; 1 brother, Jerry Lee Coffman of Delray Beach, FL; 3 sisters, Brenda Roubekas and husband Pete of West Palm Beach, FL, Beverly Rowan and Barbara Spears and husband Daryl both of Lorain, OH; 17 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 7, 2007 at GreeneRobertson Funeral Home, Sutton with Rev. Linn Schiefer officiating. Burial was held in the Cox Cemetery, Birch River. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26508. Arrangements were made by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. James Edward Armstead James Edward Armstead, 81, of Gassaway, formerly of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord September 3, 2007 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. H e was a Christian and was a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church where he served as treasurer, trustee and an AWANA leader. He was born April 29, 1926 in Clio, WV, the son of the late Raymond and Gladys Jett Armstead. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Harmon and a granddaughter, Christina Harmon. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and served in the United States Armed Forces in Japan following the war. He retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Company. James is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Myrtle Huffman Armstead; son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Teresa Armstead of Gassaway; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Anna Armstead of Elkview; grandchildren, Keith Harmon, Stacy Jones, Katie Armstead, Mandy Burdette, and Sophie Samples; great grandchildren, Dylan Jones, Caitlyn Jones, Cassidy Jones and Ryan Arthur; sisters, Evon Cohernour of St. Albans, Tina Christy of Littleton, CO and Norma Montgomery of Chesterfield, VA. Services were held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Sugar Creek Baptist Church, Gassaway with Rev. Bennie Crigger officiating. Burial with military graveside rites followed in the Reamer Hill Cemetery, Clendenin. Richard M. Roach Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Linda Kay Crawford (Marshall) Linda Kay Crawford (Marshall), 62, left this world to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 26, 2007. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church. Linda will be reunited with her beloved husband Kenneth H. Crawford; parents John and Freda Rose; and three sisters Dorliss, Iris, Dixie. Linda leaves behind a never ending legacy of love, courage, grace, and a sense of humor for her family, including her “girls” Rexanna (Dave) Leichliter, of Ellet, Ginger (Steve) Moore, Randi Montagu, both of Tallmadge, Gena (Dave) Bennett, of Akron; and, of course, the most loved grandsons ever to be, Kenneth and Andrew Crawford, of Ellet, Zackary, Deondre, Tylar, and Dakota Montagu, of Tallmadge. Linda will also be missed by her brothers Darrell, Allen, Earl, Vernon, and Farrell; her sisters, Edith, Adrianne, Carol, and Peggy; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. The family wishes to thank everyone who made our mom’s last months so wonderful: Dr. Trochelman and Hospice of Summa; State Representative Steve Dyer and Nancy Sully for all of your compassion and dedication to help- Braxton County, WV ing our mom. Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 with Pastor Jack Fox officiating. Interment followed at Tallmadge Cemetery. Linda asked that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Summa, 444 N. Main St., P.O. Box 2090 Akron, OH 44398-6153. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com. 2007 in Cleveland, OH after a short illness. He was born on October 13, 1943 in Braxton County the son of the late James and Beulah Campbell Slaughter. Mr. Slaughter worked in the maintenance department at Valspar for 41 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Creston and Medina FOE #2223. He was an avid Nascar fan and lived life to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Doris and Paul Slaughter. Rondal J. Slaughter He is survived by his Rondal J. Slaughter, daughter, Katrina Green 63, of Seville, OH died of Texas, Stepson, Carl J. Thursday, September 6, Poling of Creston, OH. Granddaughter, Reene and step-grandson, Raymond Poling. Sisters, Velma Jane Slaughter of Napier, WV and Dorothy Rhodes of Spencer, WV. Brothers, James Roland and Richard Lee Slaughter, both of Napier, WV. Special niece, Rhonda Carol Chapman whom he dearly loved. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 11:00 am at Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods with Rev. Earl Clayton officiating. Burial will be in Falls Mill Cemetery at Falls Mill, WV. Online condolences may be sent to www.stockertgibson.com. Braxton County Memorial Hospital says farewell, welcome home and job well done to local employees As we travel life’s road, often heading in different directions, we may chance to meet at an intersection. Depending on our decisions as to which road to take, we may travel in the same direction for a time or we may choose a different route. One rarely knows when the next intersection will appear and the course we choose to follow might put us back on the same road once again. Christy Phipps, PA-C has come to an intersection and chosen a different route from Braxton County Memorial Hospital; however, Shelley Cottrill, FNP, once traveled the same road and is returning to BCMH. In May 2000, patients of the Braxton Community Health Center were Christy Phipps, PA-C greeted with Christy’s warm smile as she began practicing as a mid-level provider at BCMH. A patient stated, “Christy was very nice, she took care of all my needs; she is friendly, pleasant and caring.” In addition to providing healthcare to her patients, Christy has assisted with several Diabetes Health Fairs and enthusiastically participated with co-workers in hospital activities. Mary Jo Frame, Director of Nursing says, “Christy will be greatly missed in the Community Health Center as a provider and a friend. She has been a valuable asset to our team and has provided exemplary service to our patients for the past 8 years. We wish you well, Christy, and know you will shine brightly in your new arena.” Best Wishes from all of us at BCMH and may our roads intersect again! As we bid farewell to Christy, we welcome Shelley to our staff at the Braxton Community Health Center. Mary Jo Frame comments, “She has a long tenure with BCMH as a staff nurse and Director of Nursing prior to her advancement to a Nurse Practitioner.” Shelley came to BCMH as Shelley Cottrill, FNP Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking has mason sand and limestone sand, and three sizes of Ohio River gravel. We also have various sizes of crushed limestone, house coal, red mulch, brown mulch and agriculture lime stockpiled at our yard on Little Birch Road. We can be reached at 304-765-7502 to schedule a delivery or to check on a time to get your own truck loaded. 304-765-7502 a new graduate of Fairmont State in 1982. She followed different roads for a time, but returned to BCMH to serve as Director of Nursing for 12 years. During this time, she worked toward her Masters from the College of WV at Beckley achieving her goal in 2001. “One of the hardest days I can remember is when Shelley went off to school and left the management team,” states Sharon Gaston, Asst. Administrator - Operations. She adds, “Shelley loves people and had decided to spend the rest of her working life taking care of patients. She has become a well known provider in our county and I am thrilled to have her join the CHC team.” Shelley’s husband of 16 years, Dennis, is self employed and works for the Board of Education. Their son, Tyler, is a freshman at BCHS and is active in sports. She comments, “I feel as though I am where I belong. My mother commented when the hospital was being built that maybe someday I could work there and I feel as though I’m back home.” Welcome back, Shelley! We are glad you followed the road back home to BCMH! John Groves has been chosen as Employee of the Month for June. He is described as being ‘nice and friendly, jokes and smiles a lot, is always busy, helpful, has a positive personality, loves to talk, and is always in a good mood’. Although his duties might be considered ‘routine and possibly mundane’, John adds that ‘extra little something’ that makes others feel as though the day became just a little brighter. John recently transferred from Dietary to the Housekeeping Department; however, the award nomination references the time he spent on a daily basis serving meals to patients, staff and visitors at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. A co-worker states, “John is a pleasant individual, very upbeat and positive.” Another employee comments, “He has a delightful sense of humor and a playful nature, with a story to tell or a light moment to share.” John is considered a ‘dear man’ and an asset to the hospital. We appreciate the fact that he cares enough for others to make an effort toward brightening their day. John Groves Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV COMMUNITY CALENDAR •••••••••••••••••••• Sigler School Reunion: The 4 th A n n u a l Homecoming of the old Sigler School of Little Birch will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 10am. It will be held at the Little Birch Southern Baptist Church, old Turnpike Road. It is located about ¾ of a mile above the Little Birch Pro-Mart. Bring a covered dish and spend the day with old friends. See you there. •••••••••••••••••••• Riffle Reunion: Descendents of Samuel Riffle, Elizabeth Bragg, Asa Riffle and Phoebe Jane Hinkle will meet on September 22, 2007 at Holly Gray Park for their annual reunion. The reunion will begin at 10 am at the Carson Dobbins Pavilion. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert and an item for the auction. See you there! •••••••••••••••••••• GED Testing: The next GED test in Braxton County will be held on Tuesday, September 18 th and Wednesday, September 19 th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Braxton County High School. You must attend registration prior to testing. Registration will be held on Tuesday, September 11 th , 2007 in the Braxton County Adult Learning Center at 8:30 am. For additional information, please contact Information: Amy Curtis 765-7101 ext 742. •••••••••••••••••••• HSTA Accepting Applications: Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) is recruiting 9 th grade students to participate in the Braxton County HSTA Club for the 2007-2008 school year. HSTA is a science/ technology/math program designed by West Virginia University to provide academic enrichment and orientation to careers in the health sciences for stud e n t s ’ i n g r a d e s 9 th through 12 th . HSTA students are expected to attend the HSTA meetings and activities, keep good grades, demonstrate exemplary behavior, attend summer camp in July, and volunteer in their community. Upon completion of the program, successful graduates may qualify for tuition waivers including to medical and dental school as well as many other programs at West Virginia public colleges and universities. If you are interested in applying please contact the Field Site Coordinator, Debbie Burgess at 765-3280, Miss Lemon at BCHS or Mrs. Knight at BCMS for an application or with any questions. Deadline for application submission is September 15, 2007. •••••••••••••••••••• Veterans to Commemorate Victims of 9-11: American Legion Post 33, the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, and Squadron 33 of the Sons of Legionaries will gather at noon at the Courthouse on September 11th to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Their will be local musicians on hand along with community officials who will participate in the ceremony. This annual event, sponsored by the Braxton County American Legion, is open to citizens of the community who wish to pay their respects to those affected by the tragedy. •••••••••••••••••••• Revival: Revival will be starting at the Wayside Church, Rt. 15 S, September 10-15, 2007. Services will begin at 7:00 p.m. each evening. Gary Maynard will be preaching. Special singing each night. Everyone welcome. Pastor Robert Paintiff. •••••••••••••••••••• BCMH Luncheon: The Auxiliary of Braxton County Memorial Hospital will be having its annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 12 th at 12:00 noon. The luncheon will be held at Mid Mountain Lanes, near Flatwoods. Many of you will be receiving a pin or hour bar for hours volunteered at the hospital. All food will be provided for the luncheon. Please come and enjoy the awards luncheon and visit old friends. If you have any questions, please call 765-7153. Please wear your pink jackets. •••••••••••••••••••• Rosedale Community Apple Butter and Music Festival: The Rosedale Community Apple Butter and Music Festival will be held on Saturday, September 15 th . The days events will begin at 12:00 noon at the Fema Field in Rosedale. There will be a dinner consisting of Pork, Chicken, Corn, Potatoes, Bread, Dessert and Drink. Adult meal $5.00, Children 412 $3.00 and 3 and under eat free. There will be singers including The Butler Family, Carroll Burns and Harmony Bluegrass, The Fields Family, The McKinney Family, The Mill Fork Gospel Four, Porter Brothers, The Remnants, and the Rhodes Family. Volunteers are needed to stir apple butter and additional bands are welcome. For more information, call Kathy McCumbers at 3648242. Everyone welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Fall Festival: Participants are needed for Flatwoods Day scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2007. The Planning Committee invites all vendors and crafts people to participate. Space may be rented for $5, but you must provide your own tables. Any vendors wanting to set up must call Mary Ann Rogers at 765-5961, and craftsmen may contact Twila Beatty at 765-5568. In addition, anyone or any group who would like to be in the parade, which starts at 11:00 am, may contact Carolyn Sprigg for further information. Trophies will be awarded for several categories. •••••••••••••••••••• Kick off Campaign for Depot: On Sunday, September 16th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. a dinner will be held at the Gassaway Community Building to raise funds for the Gassaway Depot. The best cooks in the area will prepare a meal of baked steak, ham, mashed potatoes, brown beans, cooked apples, coleslaw, homemade rolls and a variety of desserts made by several of the ladies in our area. Tea and coffee. All you can eat for $10.00. Children under 12 eat for $5.00. •••••••••••••••••••• Meeting: There will be a meeting of the Braxton Farm Bureau September 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Braxton County High School. All members are urged to attend. •••••••••••••••••••• Homecoming: The annual Homecoming at Eureka Church on Keeners Ridge Road, Strange Creek will be Sunday, September 16, 2007. Service will start at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, singing and fellowship in the afternoon. Everyone welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Gospel Sing: Berry Fork United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Sing on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Berry Church, 1.5 miles from Heaters on Berry Fork Road. Various singers will be featured throughout the afternoon. The sing will begin at 1:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Pastor Dana Friend •••••••••••••••••••• Gospel Sing: There will be a Gospel Sing at the House of Prayer in Gassaway on Saturday, September 15th. The sing will begin at 7 p.m. Singers include Temple Gates, Porter Brothers and others. Everyone Welcome. Pastor Larry Bennett •••••••••••••••••••• World’s Largest Truck Convoy: The World’s Largest Truck Convoy will be held on Saturday, September 15th. The Truck Convoy is a celebration of the trucking industry and its support of Special Olympics. Truckers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Flatwoods Fast Fuel, Exit 67, for registration. The Convoy will leave at 11:00 a.m. All Special Olympic athletes, their families, friends and community members are welcome to attend. A pig roast and entertainment by the Karaoke Cowboys will be held after the Convoy at Flatwoods Fast Fuel. Raffles, Games, and other activities will be available. Call Linda Jenkins at 7652632 for more information. •••••••••••••••••••• Gospel Sing: The Fishermen from Clyde, Ohio will be appearing at Elk River Baptist Church, Frametown on Saturday, September 15, 2007. The sing will begin at 7:00 p.m. Take I-79 to Exit 51, turn right, 1.5 miles. We invite all to come out and join with us in praising our Lord with song. Darrell Mollohan, Pastor •••••••••••••••••••• Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction: A Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction will be held at the Gassaway Community Building on Saturday, September 29th from 11am to 3 pm. This will be a Spaghetti dinner to raise donations for the 4 Paws For Ability in the name of Tristen Putnam to help meet the fundraising requirement for Tristen’s service dog. All proceeds will be donated to the organization. •••••••••••••••••••• Cruise-In: Central West Virginia Car Club will be having a Cruise-In Saturday, September 15th at Wendy’s in Flatwoods from 6-9 p.m. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Tractors are welcome. Door Prizes and Music by T.G. Griffith. •••••••••••••••••••• Bluegrass/Gospel Sing: The Little Birch Baptist Church will have a sing and dinner on Friday, September 14, 2007. The events will begin at 7 p.m. The dinner will be covered dish. Everyone welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Reminder: The West Virginia Division of Highways wants to remind the public of its policy regarding the pickup and disposal of dead animals. The DOH will only pick up carcasses on state owned highways and will not go onto private property. Additionally, the DOH does not have the equipment to pick up dead animals in creeks, streams, or rivers. To report a dead animal on a state owned road, please notify your local district DOH office. •••••••••••••••••••• Apple Butter Fesival: You’re invited to the Braxton County Healthcare Center’s annual Apple Butter Festival on Saturday, September 15th beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. The day will include: Apple Butter making, “Harden County Line” Country band, Fun and games for the residents and children, food, hourly door prizes and more. Please come out and join us this Saturday for some fun. •••••••••••••••••••• Women’s Health Screening: There will be several activities centered around women’s health in the next few months. The first will be the free women’s health screening on Fri., Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mountaineer Healthcare the offices of Dr. Naim, Dr. Cormier, and Midwife Vicki Smith. Participants can receive a PAP test, pelvic exam, and breast exam. This is a worthwhile event for women aged 25 – 64, who have no insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. If it has been longer than 1 year since a woman’s last PAP test....she qualifies! Women aged 40-64 may also qualify for a free mammogram. Interested women can call the Health Dept. at September 11, 2007 Page 5 269-8218 for a reservation. To receive the PAP, pelvic and breast exams, one must pre-register. There will be other screenings available such as body fat index, glucose test, skin cancer check and more. It is not necessary to register ahead for these screenings. The event is sponsored by: Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mountaineer Healthcare for Women, Lewis County Health Dept., WV Susan G. Komen Foundation, WV Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program, WVU Extension Office, Lewis County FRN, American Cancer Society, WV Bureau for Public Health, and WVDHHR. The second event is the “Ladies Night Out Dedicated to Breast Health.” It will be held Thurs., Oct. 3 beginning at 6 p.m. at Cindy’s Dining Hall. There will be dinner served and information about breast health provided for participants. There is no cost. This event is coordinated by the Lewis County CEOS. Call Julia at 269-8167 and leave a message with your reservation. Deadline for your reservation is Sept. 26. •••••••••••••••••••• Homecoming: Belfont Simpson Church will hold its annual Homecoming on September 23, 2007. Rev. Bill Hunt will hold services. Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Lunch will immediately follow at noon. Special singers will perform after lunch. Everyone welcome. The STAR BAR would like to THANK all of it’s patrons who helped make the Pig Roast such a success. Don’t worry we have more fun in store for you... Watch for details! You make the call. Ask your doctor about the New Medicaid Program. You can choose better health for your family with Mountain Health Choices – West Virginia’s New Medicaid Program. Call your doctor today to make an appointment for a well visit where you will find out about the exciting new benefits being offered in the Enhanced Plan of Mountain Health Choices. Choose better health and call your doctor today! West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources 1-800-449-8466 www.wvdhhr.org/bms/ Citizens’ NEWS Page 6 September 11, 2007 COMMUNITY CORNER PAT’S CHAT I d i d n ’ t e v e n know it w a s grandparent’s day until I got a card from my grandson, Chuckie, a nearly grown-up 15-year-old treasure in Fenwick! If he grows up to match his size 14 shoes, he is going to be a very tall, handsome man soon! Have you hugged your grandparents lately! We all need hugs. I love hummingbirds. There is a site, if you have a computer, where you can see a hummingbird nest all the way from the egg to leaving the nest. Someone was lucky enough to photograph the process from birth to flight. I hope you will look it up at h t t p : / / c o m m u n i t y 2.webtv.net/Velpics/ HUM/. You may never in your lifetime see it again. I am enjoying volunteering at the Brushy Fork Christian School here in Buckhannon, helping with the kindergarten children, mostly. Taylor Simmons and Hunter Stone are in that class. Captivating fiveyear-olds! I must begin to keep a journal. Hunter is great in sports and knows all about racing and NASCAR! I told them it is time now for math (which means practicing writing the numbers 0, 1, 2, and now 3 and 4). Taylor said, “Oh, no! We don’t do math here. This is a church school and we learn about God!” They, along with our second-graders, and fifth and sixth graders, have watched caterpillars form chrysalises. They gather milkweed for them. We watched one hatch into a beautiful monarch butterfly already and finally we took him out and let him go. We have probably eight or more in the process. Pastor Rick (Cutright) showed them a snapping turtle; we let balloons with messages go up into the air and are now waiting for responses from somewhere. We heard echoes from the surrounding hills. All this along with raising and saluting the flag each morning, having a devotional period, then the usual math, science, reading, spelling, art, music, etc., and even P.E. It is quite exciting Burgess and Parrow exchange vows Holly Ann Burgess and John Paul “Jay” Parrow were united in marriage on Friday, August 10, 2007, in an outdoor ceremony beside the banks of Elk River at the Strange Creek Independent Baptist Church. Pastor Roger Parrow, father of the groom, presided over the ceremony. The pastor of Strange Creek Independent Baptist Church, Damon Wilkewitz graciously welcomed guests. The bride is the daughter of Debbie Carpenter Burgess of Heaters, and Lloyd Burgess of Replete. Maternal grandparents are Russell and Bonnie Carpenter of Sutton and Irene and the late Guy Burgess of North Canton, Ohio. Holly is a potter and was the owner of Hill Crest Pottery of Heaters. The groom is the son of Roger and Mary Parrow of Naas, Ireland. Jay is employed as an assistant manager of SuperQuinn and the youth pastor of the Naas Baptist Fellowship. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Serving as matron of honor was Sarah Burgess Jones of Silver Lake, sister of the bride. Best man and soloist was Matt Parrow of Antrim, Northern Ireland, brother of the groom. Flower girl was Bethany Faith Noel Jones of Silver Lake, niece of the bride. The guest book attendant was Jennifer Todd, friend of the bride. An outdoor reception was held immediately following the ceremony. The sister of the bride baked and decorated lovely cheesecakes with almond crusts in honor of the occasion. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, church family and friends contributed in ways too numerous to list to make the wedding very special. The couple honeymooned in Webster County and the West Coast of Ireland. They will reside in Naas, County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland. Holly and Jay BY PAT RIDPATH and I love every minute. I also still work part time at Sharpe Hospital, although I have worked up to the dollar amount I can make in one year and still receive my retirement. Becky Shock still needs our prayers. She is improving, but remains in ICU at CAMC in Charleston. If you want to send her a card, send it to her home address and she will get it. 1280 Gauley Turnpike, Flatwoods, WV 26621. I am surprised that I got so many green beans, even enough to freeze, from two rows I planted in my garden! I also froze some tomatoes to use later in sauce or soup! I am drying some basil and still enjoy a sprig of parsley every day. (It is supposed to be excellent for kidney function.) I had enough squash and tomatoes to share some with my neighbors. I wish I had some good, old-fashioned manure to spread on my garden. (Wonder if my neighbors would still love me!) Or maybe I could plant a winter crop that would feed the soil for next year, if I just knew what to do. It has been delightful. It was just a tiny, six-by-thirteen plot surrounded entirely by marigolds. It has been beautiful and productive. Other than what I think is a spider bite on my wrist, and other than having no time to balance my checkbook anymore, I am perking along, waiting for something interesting to tell you. I love Pat Blake’s columns each month! I wish Joanna Henthorne would write next week’s column for me. My son, Chuck Bucklew has also promised some memories. If you have something to contribute, call me at 304-472-5102 and leave a message. I will call you back. Or write to me at my email address: patschat@verizon.net or snail mail at 42 ½ South Florida Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Maranatha! Gates thank you On behalf of the entire Gates family, we would like to express sincere thanks to the community for the generous outpouring of support after the loss of our beloved Oval Gray “Grunt” Gates. We would like to extend a special thanks to all of our neighbors, the Sutton and Birch Fire Departments, as well as Jimmy Morris and John Tinney who were instrumental in the search and recovery of our loved one. We are grateful for everyone who donated their time and helped with the preparation of food before and after the funeral service, notably the Polemic Baptist Church, Stump Chapel and Mill Creek Church. Finally, we would like to thank Rev. Johnny Hudnall and the Greene-Robertson Funeral Home who put together a beautiful service. We appreciate all of the beautiful cards and flowers that we received. We were pleased to see so many members of the community come to pay their respects at his service. He will live on in our hearts forever, and will be greatly missed. Braxton County, WV GASSAWAY NEWS Hello Everyone! I hope this finds all of you well. Have you noticed that the leaves are starting to turn? I have noticed beautiful gold and red popping up here and there. The walnut tree in front of our house is dropping walnuts left and right. It is pretty full this year. How about that game? I was beginning to get worried there in the first half. I felt ill at halftime. The second half was a whole different ballgame. Our defense needs some work or we are going to be in trouble this week against Maryland. How about that Devine? Isn’t he awesome? Just think, he is only a freshman!!! My stepmother, Bev and our friend, Joyce came to visit us today. We took a trip over to my father’s grave in Nicholas County. It was a nice drive. After leaving the cemetery, the four of us went to the Waffle Hut for lunch. It was delicious, as always. The three of them each had a hot apple dumpling with ice cream for dessert. I was a good girl and just took a bite or two of Phil’s. Ha! We really enjoyed their visit. There will be a Demolition Derby and Lawn Tractor Race at Kenton Meadows Field on Saturday, September 15 th . The Lawn Tractor Race will begin at 1p.m. Registration will begin at 11am. There are several age groups and a powder puff division. Registration fee is $10.00. Prizes will be awarded. There will be Karaoke from 3p.m.6p.m. with the Derby starting at 7pm. Admission is $5/person or $20/carload. For more information, please call the Mayor’s office at 3645111. There will be a dinner at the Gassaway Community Building on Sunday, September 16 starting at 11a.m. The meal consists of Ham, Baked Steak, Mashed Potatoes and lots of homemade Desserts. All of the food will be homemade. All you can eat for a $10 donation. Sounds great to me!!! I will be there, will you? All proceeds go to the Gassaway Depot Fund. Come on out for a great meal and a great cause. Visit with your neighbors and sample some of Gassaway’s finest cooking!!! Also, on Saturday, September 15 th , is The World’s Largest Truck Convoy. It is a one-day celebration that helps raise money for Special Olympics. All of the money raised stays in this county. Truckers will meet at Flatwoods Fast Fuel at 9am to register. Bidding for the lead truck will start at 10am. The Convoy begins at 11am with a pig roast and karaoke following at Flatwoods Fast Fuel. If you are a truck driver, help raise some money for a great cause, and join the convoy. For more information, please contact Linda Jenkins at 765-2632. Did you get a chance to go to the Monster Fest this weekend? Phil and I dropped Sophie off at Paws and Claws and stopped by the Festival. We toured the Zoo and then ran into our friends, Ken and Connie Skidmore. Connie organized the event. The four of us played a great game called Frisbee Golf. We had a blast! It was a lot of fun!!! There were many vendors there and lots of bake sales. The Humane Society even had puppies there for adoption. It was nice to see everyone having a good time. Later that evening we drove through Sutton. Café Cimino is absolutely gorgeous at night when it is all lit up. They had a wonderful crowd. I want to say Happy “40 th ” Birthday to a very dear friend of mine, who doesn’t want anyone to know it is their birthday!!! Hope you have a great day!!! You know I love ya!!!!! Birthdays this week are: September 10 th - Jim Tonkin, Sandy Frame, Meredith Frame; S e p t e m b e r 1 1 th- M a t thew Joel Dittman, Ian Jones, Kim Dennison, Jackie Pingley; September 12 th - Joshua Stout, Robert Blokland, Lowell Knight, Vickie Murphy, Kamryn Taylor Alward; S e p t e m b e r 1 3 th- L i s a Potts; September 14 th Tim Pingley, Amos Gaines; September 15 th Teagan Judith Ferrell, Vanessa A. Roach, Matthew Greg Carman; September 16 th - Kim Gum, Julia Stewart, Chad Jenkins. Happy “21 st ” Birthday to Josh Stout on Sept e m b e r 1 2 th! Happy Birthday to all of you!!! The family of the late Carl and Marvel Westfall held their annual reunion on Sunday, August 19, at Cedar Lakes in Ripley with Steve and Marquetta hosting the event. Those attending were: Jean May, Jeannie and Jacie Harris, Jimmy and Moriah May, Sharon, Erin and Emma Hardway, Karen Sue and Chrystal Smith, Mark, Terra, Leah, Luke and Lydia Smith, all of Gassaway; Patty Westfall, Kim, Caitlyn and Austin Devore, Michaela Westfall, Bob and Ruth Westfall, Bobby, Tracy and Cherish Westfall, all of Bloomingdale, Ohio; Bill, Terri and Clay Gilliam of Hopedale, Ohio; Mary Ann, David, Sabrina and Matthew Taffer of Leesburg, VA; Sharon Sands of Southport NC; and the host and hostess, Steve and Marquetta Westfall, Chelsea, Brittany and Cassidy, all of Ripley. If you were not able to make it this time we plan to have our Christmas get together in December so make you plans to attend and visit with us. Plans are also being made to visit with Bob and Ruth during the Thanksgiving holidays. We look forward to seeing you at the next Westfall get together. This week’s recipe is Apple Cobbler courtesy of Warren Brown. 2 ½ pounds Granny Smith apples 2 pounds Fuji apples 1 ½ pounds Gala apples 3 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 ½ sticks (6ounces) chilled unsalted butter, plus softened butter for baking dish ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 (6-ounce) package sweetened, dried cranberries 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (6-ounce) package sliced almonds Note: You will need approximately 8 to 10 apples total. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. BY MELINDA FRAME Peel and core the apples and cut them into 1/4 to 1/2-inch dice. Try to get the apples pieces as uniform as possible to ensure even baking in the cobbler. Combine the apples with 1 cup of the sugar in a large bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator while preparing the cobbler topping. The sugar will draw out some of the moisture in the apples, so the filling will be nice and thick. Combine the remaining sugar with the flour and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sugar and flour mixture to coat the apples. Cut the chilled butter into small pieces and work into the sugar/ flour mixture using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers until it forms a coarse meal. Drain the sugar syrup from the apples and set aside. Combine the apples with the reserved flour and sugar mixture. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, and sweetened dried cranberries to the apples and stir well to evenly distribute all the flavors. Pour into the buttered baking dish. Lightly beat the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and slowly drizzle it into the flour mixture. Don’t worry if it seems a little dry at first. Continue to stir the mixture until the flour is completely absorbed into the egg. (You might want to get your hands into it and use your fingers to finish.) Take a small bit of the topping and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Gently flatten the ball into a disk and place it on top of the apple mixture in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining topping, slightly overlapping the disks. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the juices are bubbling and the topping is a light golden brown. Let the cobbler rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. While the cobbler is sitting, coat the almonds with the reserved sugar syrup. Drain off the excess syrup and place the almonds on a buttered parchment lined baking sheet. Roast until the almonds are golden brown, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Scatter them over the cobbler. Tips: To make cutting the butter into the flour/sugar mixture a bit easier, try grating frozen sticks of butter on the large holes of a hand grater. You’ll have small bits of cold butter which will help the coarse meal form quickly. Use a melon baller to scoop out the core of the apple halves quickly and with minimal waste. Sympathy is extended to the families of Jack Eugene Coffman, Ethel Lee Wine and James Edward Armstead. Please keep them in your prayers. If you have news you would like to share, please call me at 3644615 or email me at gassawaynews@hotmail.com or you may mail it to me at 813 River St. Gassaway 26624. In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil. And at no season, safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb colour effects as from August to November. - Rose G. Kingsley, The Autumn Garden, 1905 Until next week, take care!! Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV MAGISTRATE COURT R-E-P-O-R-T Magistrate Beth Smith’s Court: September 5: Patrick Murphy-trespassing; Dwayne C. Terry, speeding, payment schedule; Tod W. Jones, No red flag on oversized load, paid; James B. Massey, speeding, paid; Eric Linger, Grand Larceny, daytime burglary; Ronnie McCraw, Disorderly conduct; James A. Tingler, Driving Under the Influence, Possession of a controlled substance; James L. Allen, Driving Revoked for DUI, Driving Under the Influence; Howard Smith, obstructing officer; Jack Jenkins, Destruction of property; Frank Verton, Domestic Battery, dismissed; James Schoonover, worthless check, Pizza Hut, Sunoco September 6: Eric W. Woods, No seatbelt, paid; Geneva A. Dean, speeding, paid; Ronald L. Kirtpatrick, speeding, paid September 7: Dennis Stewart, speeding, paid; Melvin H. Shaffer Jr., speeding, payment schedule September 10: Marie Sorkin, No proof of insurance, dismissed; Justin Starkey, speeding, paid; No proof of insurance, dismissed; Alisha Popp, speeding, paid; No proof of insurance, dismissed; Roy Rhodes, No proof of insurance, dismissed; Driving Suspended Magistrate Donald Sharp’s Court: September 5: Matthew J. Dancy, speeding, Improper passing; Jason L. Rittenhouse, no seatbelt, paid; Matthew S. Nicholson, Domestic Assault; David D. Fox, Driving Suspended, False information, Improper Registration, No insurance, Obstructed plate September 6: Matthew G. Rogers, petit larceny; Gary W. Loyd, worthless check, Shoneys, payment schedule; Mark McVicker, loaded gun in the vehicle, payment schedule; Melissa Dawn Owens, speeding, paid; John R. Tindell, Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection, paid; Jeanie Carder, No child restraint, fraudulent or improper motor vehicle inspection; Mark A. Prince, Possession with intent to deliver controlled substance (morphine); conspiracy to deliver; Shirley Dennison, Possession with intent to deliver controlled substance (morphine); conspiracy to deliver; David T. Dennison, Possession with intent to deliver controlled substance (morphine); conspiracy to deliver; Anthony A. Keen, Driving under the influence, second offense, Driving Revoked; Tiffani L. Waldheim, Driving Suspended, dismissed; left of center, no contest; obstructed windshield, no contest; no proof of insurance, dismissed; improper registration, dismissed; Debra L. Lewis, speeding, Outpatient Nursing Braxton County Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Nursing department saves you time and unnecessary stays in the hospital by providing a wide variety of services that require the assistance of a nurse, but not the presence of a physician. 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Previously Frozen Pound Pound Kroger Grade A Large Eggs 18 ct Kroger Orange Juice Select Varieties Gallon $ 88 $ 299 Pepsi or Diet Pepsi Boneless Half Center Cut Pork Loin 24 pk 12 oz Cans All Natural Pound Barker Ridge community letter of thanks August 6, 2007 was a day to be celebrated by the families of the Barker Ridge Community. Due to the hard work and efforts of many individuals this small community now has city water. We would like to express our deep and sincere appreciation to the following individuals that made it possible to have clean, safe drinking water. WV House of Representatives Delegate Brent Boggs Braxton County Commission Members: Terry Frame, Mike Chapman, Evelyn Post (former Commissioner) Flatwoods Canoe Run Manager: Steve Sanders Flatwoods Canoe Run Board Members: Jim Rogers (former Chairman) Johnny James (former Member), Eldred Drake Flatwoods Canoe Run Staff: Kathy Uldrich and Linda Cox Infrastructure Council Chairman: Jeff Brady & Council Members Dunn Engineering Vice President: Fred Hypes Dunn Engineering Inspector: Fred Hamric Diversified Enterprise: Lee Kerr, Project Supervisor and his workers on this project. Community Leader: Ted Elonis Submitted by: Virginia (Ginny) Strother dismissed; David Fraley, Destruction of property, Delinquency of a minor, payment schedule September 7: Robert E. Helmick, Driving Under the Influence; James R. Stokley, receiving/transferring stolen property; Yvette D. Lynch, Reckless Driving; Nicole Isley, Obstruction, dismissed; Don Call, Battery, Dismissed; Jason Bedunah, failure to deliver title, failure to register vehicle, dismissed; Yvette D. Lynch, permitting Driving under the Influence, dismissed; Robert A. Hamburg, Driving Under the Influence, first offense; possession less than 15 grams, Marijuana September 10: Timothy C. Alexander, 5,900 pounds overweight, paid; Gloria E. Turner, speeding, paid; Roger D. Anderson, speeding, paid; Gary L. 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Visit our website at www.kroger.com for additional savings. $ 1 Perdue Fresh Ground Chicken 16 oz Pkg Everyday Unlimited MANUFACTURERS DOUBLE COUPONS up to & Including a face value of 50¢ $ 99 See Store for details 1 Citizens’ NEWS Page 8 September 11, 2007 Ball-Godfrey family holds annual reunion The annual reunion of the Elijah Thomas and Isabel Jane (Wright) Godfrey family and the Creed James and Annie Lee (Lloyd) Ball family was held at the Burnsville Community Center, Burnsville, WV on Saturday, August 25, 2007. Forty-seven people were in attendance. Creed and Annie Ball’s decedents, extending to the fifth generation, who attended were also the decedents of Elijah and Isabel Godfrey: Donnie, Diana, Christopher, Ashley, David and Cassie Godfrey from Kentucky; Kate “Kathy” (Godfrey) Shaffer, Gloria Shaffer, Rafael Estrella, and Destiny Shaffer; Maria, Andrew, and Morgan Taylor; June (Godfrey) Wilson, Beverly Sue, Casey and Crystal Wilson; Pete, Linda, Jennifer, and Margee Godfrey, all from West Virginia. Creed and Annie’s On Sale September 10th new scratch-off games Enchanted Cash Win up to $25,000 Harvest Moon Win up to $1,000 Keno Win up to $15,000 Scream for Cash Win up to $13,000 Spotlighting Winners of Winners of more than $600 claimed during March 2007. MORE THAN $10.1 MILLION in all games and prize amounts claimed in March 2007. Winners of more than $600 claimed during July 2007. MORE THAN $9.9 MILLION in all games and prize amounts claimed in July 2007. Albert Thornton, Jr. Pittsburgh, PA $2,700 Virginia Huffman Coalton $1,000 Roger Buzzo Malvern, OH $10,000 Waynette Miracle Williamstown $2,400 instant games Are You In Vonda K. Greiner, Buckhannon, WV $5,000 Golden Goose Lara Arthur, Chapmanville, WV $1,000 Donnie A. Bennett, Wheeling, WV $1,000 Michele B. Farren, South Charleston, WV $1,000 Darlene Gill, Eagle River, AK $40,000 Frank Hatfield, Huntington, WV $1,000 Jerry Jones, Jr., Charleston, WV $1,000 Shondale V. McConnell, Oak Hill, WV $1,000 Lloyd J. Parker, II, Clarksburg, WV $1,000 James E. Ruggles, Peach Creek, WV $40,000 Ryan M. Smith, Milton, WV $1,000 Roger Walker, Great Cacapon, WV $1,000 Bee Lucky Frank D. Schneider, II, Reno, OH $1,200 Lisa A. Snodgrass, Chesapeake, WV $1,200 Robert Watson, Milton, WV $1,200 Big Bass Bucks Raymond T. Freeman, Grayson, KY $8,000 Jeffrey Webster, Vienna, WV $8,000 Block Bingo Heather Jones, Gassaway, WV $700 Julia M. Kelly, Point Pleasant, WV $700 Sawn Maditz, Lumberport, WV $700 Mildred M. McClung, Davisville, WV $700 Thomas Owens, Clarksburg, WV $700 Marc A. Skidmore, Philippi, WV $700 Cynthia A. Snavely, Charles Town, WV $700 Jesse O. Sword, Ashland, KY $5,000 Helen D. Warner, Buckhannon, WV $700 Shipload of Cash Jennifer R. Cogar, Lost Creek, WV $8,000 Samantha J. Hannah, Kermit, WV $8,000 Jean A. Willard, Elmira Heights, NY $8,000 Silver 6s Martha Banks, Columbus, OH $1,200 Sharon Ellis, Renick, WV $1,200 Linda Flint, Burnsville, WV $1,200 Howard H. Hively, Jr., Bridgeport, WV $1,200 Christopher P. Hutchings, Fayetteville, WV $1,200 William E. Lewis, Charleston, WV $1,200 Randall L. Nichols, Locust Grove, GA $1,200 Margaret Nickell, Hico, WV $1,200 Green Machine 3 $300 Winners Money Ben 77 $100 Winners Money in the Pocket Silvio V. Cucit, Maysel, WV $888 Cash on the Spot 63 $120 Winners Money Tree Mark A. Cole, Daniels, WV $700 Cat Scratch Richard Anderson, Beckley, WV $4,000 Roger Fox, Walker, WV $4,000 Geraldine Y. Higdon, Kearneysville, WV $4,000 Alice Smith, Buckhannon, WV $4,000 Record Numbers Christopher Cales, Green Sulphur Springs, WV $2,000 Scott D. Carpenter, Marietta, OH $2,000 Teresa L. Lovins, Huntington, WV $2,000 Amanda L. Minnix, Wallace, WV $2,000 Erica R. Sypolt, Albright, WV $2,000 Cherry Doubler Wanda Darlington, Tunnelton, WV $2,000 David Hammonds, Spencer, WV $2,000 Corliss M. Harvey, Gowanda, NY $2,000 Leonard Ward, Saint Albans, WV $2,000 Bethany Faith Noel Jones would like to announce the in enlargement of her home by two “feet” with the birth of her new sister, Annalise Charity Rose Jones on June 4, 2007. Their proud parents are Jonathan and Sarah “Burgess” Jones of Silver Lake. Annalise was 21 ½ inches long and weight 7 pounds and 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Debbie Carpenter Burgess of Heaters and Lloyd Burgess of Replete. Senior Center lunch menu Braxton County Senior Center Inc. Nutrition Program is funded through the Bureau of Senior Services utilizing III C Federal and State Funds. Meals are served daily from 11:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. at the Braxton County Senior Center 602 Elk Street, Gassaway, WV 26624 and the Burnsville Community Center Burnsville. There is no discrimination in the services sponsored by the Braxton County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. regardless of race, creed, Gem 7s Ida Cartwright, Reedsville, WV $777 TV Guide Crossword Samuel W. Aley, Clarksburg, WV $700 Jackie Avey-King, Martinsburg, WV $700 Marylin Bennett, West Liberty, WV $7,000 Jeremy Blizard, Glenville, WV $700 Michael Burns, Jr., Parkersburg, WV $700 John R. Gochenour, Lost River, WV $700 Randall G. Hewitt, Parkersburg, WV $700 Scott Maddy, Alderson, WV $700 Tammy Martin, Morgantown, WV $700 Penny K. 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Three children of Hollie Francis and Iva Jane (Fincham) Godfrey Riddle, Barbara Godfrey, Michael Godfrey, and Shirley Godfrey, were present. Two children of Gordie Lynn and Rena Mae Godfrey, Linda Mae (Godfrey) Johnny Smith and John Robert Godfrey, were present. All are from West Virginia. A son of Cleve and Alda Godfrey attended this year: Kenneth Godfrey. A great-grandson of Cleve and his first wife, Orpha Love Westfall Godfrey, Todd Michael and his wife, Shannon McPherson, were present. All are from West Virginia. Others attending from West Virginia were the family (and their friends) of Bud and Drusy (Bush) Godfrey; and from Pennsylvania, Don and Cathy Godfrey Helms. A covered dish dinner was enjoyed and plans were made to hold next year’s reunion on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Burnsville Community Center. 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Page 9 Braxton Citizens’ NEWS September 11, 2007 Section A Special Look at Braxton County 2 A Photographic Look... at the Appalachian Autumn Festival sponsored by the Frametown Volunteer Fire Dapartment Erica Nicholson, Sparklette Princess Hannah Radcliff, Sparklette Princess 1st Runner Up Carson Morrow, Spark Prince 1st Runner Up Amelia Miller, Sparkle Princess Quinton Loyd, Spark Prince Saige Coffman, Sparkle Princess 1st Runner Up Shayla Eastwood, Spark Princess 1st Runner Up Taylor Riffle, Spark Princess Kendra Hurst, Flame Princess 1st Runner Up Erika Butler, Junior Miss Flame Queen Sheyanne Eastwood, Flame Princess Brianna Greenlee, Junior Miss Flame Queen 1st Runner Up The Harley Davidson Winners are: 1st place, Ray Carr; 2nd place, Bill Westfall; 3rd place, Darrell Nicholas. Flame Queen 1st Runner Up is Ashley Conley. The fire dept. officials are: April Miller, 2nd Lieutenant (equip); Mike Roberts, 1st Lieutenant; Kevin Brown, Timothy Maxey from the WV Dept. of Forestry and 2006 The 2007 Appalachian Autumn Festival Flame Queen is Captain; Wayne Cook, 1st Asst. Chief; Angie Short, Fire Flame Queen Tashauna Hurst are pictured above with Kathryn Meadows. Chief. Smokey the Bear. Citizens’ NEWS Page 10 September 11, 2007 Braxton County, WV Local youth attend Spruce Grove CEOS VFW Youth Camp has busy summer Steve Chapman and Chance Gilley, both of Copen, WV attended VFW Youth Camp, July 15-21, on the 450-acre beautiful farmland of the Cedar Lakes Conference Center and Youth Camp in Ripley, WV. This camp is held annually and provides many activities and developmental skills for our WV Youth. This natural setting provided swimming, volleyball, softball, archery, campfires and rock-wall climbing. Also during the week of camp, other skills were taught and achieved such as: military style bed making, marching as a group to every meal, athletic competition between groups and, most important, understanding and appreciating patriotism and leadership. The boys were proudly sponsored by the Burnsville Ladies Auxiliary VFW, the VFW #3757, and the Clarksburg District #6, and represented the Coalminers Family. Each youth group was split up into different families during this week. There were families such as the Woodlands, the Coalminers, the Farmers, ect. Being a part of the Coalminers group, they brought home First Place ribbons for the Family of the Week. Steven brought home a Diving Trophy for 2nd Place, being the family’s team swimmer. Both youths also brought home additional ribbons for family competition in volleyball and softball for 2nd and 3rd Places. Steven is the son of Eric and Leah Nicholson and Jason Chapman of Copen. He is a 7th grader, member of the Honor Roll and the Student Council. He is also starting first-string for Braxton County Redskins ATeam and is Team Captain. Steven, while attending VFW Camp, proudly represented his mother, a retired Army National Guard member of the 119th Engineering of Buckhannon, WV. Chance Gilley, is the 11-year-old son of Earl and Tabitha Gilley also of Copen. He is a 6th grader, member of the Honor Roll and is also a member of the Braxton County Redskins ATeam. He plays the position of defensive tackle. Chance also proudly represented a family member during the week of VFW Camp, his late great-grandfather, a WWII Army Veteran, and aunt that is among those stationed and participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both youths and their parents would like to thank all the VFW groups for their sponsorships and continued support. A special big thank you to Hershel “Woody” Williams pictured with Steven for being WV’s only living man to receive the Medal of Honor. Both youths had a wonderful time and were treated like family by the VFW Members, families and volunteers. The Camp is a great opportunity and experience for any boy or girl currently 11-13 years of age and has been continuous since 1960. The Spruce Grove CEOS have been in the summer of 2007. An “Out to Dinner” meeting was held on July 16, 2007 at Shoney’s Restaurant. In attendance were Willa Brown, Gloria James, Mary O’Dell, Eula Young, and Sandy Samples with guest Jackie Samples. Everyone enjoyed the dinner buffet and fellowship. On August 13, 2007, the club enjoyed a picnic at the home of Frieda Woods on the Little Birch River. We has a short meeting to make all the club members aware of the upcoming Annual Conference at the historic Jackson’s Mill on October 9-11. President, Janis Young has received a scholarship from the Braxton County Outreach Service to attend the conference this year. The theme of the conference this year is “The Magic of the Running Stitch”, and Janis will be returning with new ideas and programs to share with the community. Our Read Aloud program will begin in September 2007, at the Frametown Elementary School. Spruce Grove will be hosting a yard sale at the home of Rosa Lee Blake this fall, please look in this publication for time and dates. An afghan raffle will also be held this fall to raise funds for service to the community. The club celebrated the Blue Ribbon won at the Braxton County Fair for their exhibit “Remembering Polly Hanst”, a lifelong 4-H member as well as an avid CEO member, demonstrating the history of her interesting life, as well as her many contributions to the 4-H Program in West Virginia. The Spruce Grove CEOS would like to thank Sutton resident honored Casey Burroughs, from Sutton, WV, was recently awarded the Hyma Award for Chemistry at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s 2007 Annual Awards Convocation. West Virginia Wesleyan is a four-year residential liberal arts college, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the foothills of north central The family of Virgil (Buck) Pritt would like to convey to family and friends our sincere thanks to everyone who called, sent flowers, cards, food, visited and said prayers. We want to send our has mason sand and limestone sand, brown mulch and three sizes of Ohio River gravel. We also have various sizes of crushed limestone stockpiled at our yard on Little Birch Road. We can be reached at (304)765-7502 to schedule a delivery or to check a time to get your own truck loaded. (304)765-7502. Treated right in our Eye Center! Dr. Jerry Black, M.D., Ph.D. 1(800)352-20/20 Buckhannon Eye Center "The finest care in sight" West Virginia. Offering over 40 programs of study, Wesleyan also offers an active student life program, 18 NcAA Division II athletic teams, and a comprehensive merit and needbased financial aid program. To receive information about West Virginia Wesleyan College, please contact the Office of Admission at 304-473-8510. Pritt family thank you Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking Cataracts? Frieda Woods for the use of her beautiful picnic area. We also send get well wishes to Sandy Samples and Eula Young. Thinking of you also Grace James, Carolyn Patrick, Faye James, and Ellen Davis. We miss you all! FOR SALE 66 Acres, Flatwoods Exit Mineral Rights Included 1-304-925-7000 Larry Hoylman 304-415-7709 sincere thank you to Pastor Earl Cayton, StockertGibson Funeral Home and Hospice. The Pritt Family Jarvis family note of thanks The family of Bradley Jarvis wish to express our sincere appreciating to those who have called, visited, sent cards, flowers, brought food and for all of the prayers. Thank you to those who opened and closed the grave. A special thank you to Kroger and Richard Roach Funeral Home. Dessie, Linda, Eric and Nathan Jarvis Coffman Insurance Services, Inc. P.O. Box 450 Birch River, WV 26610 WV Insurance Company offering Homeowners Policies, Mobile Homes, Modulars, Sectionals, Farm & Business Insurance. For Rates or an Appointment Call 1-800-649-8995 Terry K. Coffman Come on out & Celebrate PawPaw’ PawPaw’ss Birthday September 15th All Day Music • BBQ Ribs with all the Fixins’ Come on and Friday (14th) & Saturday (15th) to Rock the Dance Floor while the stage is jammin’ with the awsome sounds of MUST PROVIDE PICTURE ID. $500 COVER. AS ALWAYS WE SUGGEST YOU BRING A DESIGNATED DRIVER. Page 11 SPORTS Braxton Citizens’ News September 11, 2007 • Youth • Middle School • High School Reporting Braxton County’s sports action Eagles come close again For the second week in a row, the Braxton Eagles stayed in the football game until the very last but ended up with a loss, in this case Philip Barbour’s 17-14 victory over Braxton. In the game last Friday night, Philip Barbour scored first on a 27-yard field goal by Dustin Cale with 2:40 left in the first quarter. The Colts added a touchdown midway through the second quarter as Dustin Newman and Michael Hunter connected on a 51-yard pass play. The kick was good. The Eagles, although down 10-0 midway through the second quarter, refused to quit and by halftime had pulled within three points of the Colts on an 88-yard kickoff return by Cord Metz and Metz’s PAT kick. Braxton made it deep into Philip Barbour territory twice late in the first half but lost the ball on downs once and failed on a fieldgoal attempt on the other. Acknowledging this effort by his squad, Braxton coach Leon Franklin commented, “They played their hearts out.” He added, “We could have easily tucked our tails and given up, but we didn’t.” The coach continued to comment on the team’s getting “within range several times” but being unable to capitalize on that. Braxton was unsuccessful on three field goal attempts, but Franklin emphasized , “It’s hard to carry the ball as much as Cord Metz does and still have the leg to make field goals.” Metz carried the ball 13 times for 87 yards and returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. After a scoreless third quarter, the Colts added to their leadin the fourth with a 16-yard scoring run by Justin Simon. Cale’s successful kick extended Philip Barbour’s lead to 177 with 7:47 left in the game. Braxton came back late in the fourth as the Eagles moved from their own 39-yard line to the Colts’ two in seven plays. From there, Metz went into the end zone for the touchdown. His kick was good, and the Eagles were once again within three of tying the score. Tough Braxton defense and a penalty on the Colts returned possession to the Eagles late in the game. Starting on their own 43, with the clock run- place where we can take game may come down to talizes on the other team’s ning down, the Eagles advantage of opponents’ whoever makes the fewest mistakes.” Game time is moved deep into Philip mistakes. Friday night’s mistakes or whoever capi- 7:30 p.m. Barbour territory, and, with Right: Eagle 22 seconds left in regulajunior tion playing time, Braxton quarterback, tried their third field goal Eric Gregory of the night. Once again, with the ball at it failed to go through the last Friday uprights, and Philip night’s game Barbour maintained the against Phillip three-point edge. Barbour. At home again this week, Braxton faces Ritchie County, currently 0-3. Asked about Ritchie, Coach Franklin explained that he hasn’t had a good chance to look Below: Cord at the team yet, but he Metz with a field knows that they lost to “a goal attempt. good St. Marys team, to Clay, and to Calhoun, All photos on which has a very good team this page are by this season.” He added, Grayg “Braxton is getting to the Ralphsnyder. Statistics: Braxton vs. Philip Barbour: Rushing: Braxton: Cord Metz ........................................ 13 carries for 87 Eric Gregory .................................... 11 carries for 34 Ryan Fisher ....................................... 3 carries for 23 Nathan Tallarito ................................... 1 carry for –3 Chris Shuman ................................... 2 carries for –5 Total ............................................... 30 carries for 136 yards yards yards yards yards yards Rushing: Philip Barbour: Jordan Simon ................................ 18 carries for 102 Dustin Newman .............................. 10 carries for 22 Michael Hunter ................................ 5 carries for 17 Total .............................................. 33 carries for 148 yards yards yards yards Passing: Braxton: Eric Gregory ......................................... 6 of 11 for 71 yards Chris Shuman ........................................... 4 of 8 for 5 yards Receiving: Braxton: Anthony Crist .............................. 3 receptions for 43 Cord Metz .................................... 4 receptions for 22 Eric Gregory .................................... 1 reception for 9 Michael Coen ................................. 1 reception for 2 Total ........................................... 70 receptions for 76 yards yards yards yards yards Passing: Philip Barbour: Michael Hunter ......... 9 of 23 for 153 yards, 1 interception Knights now 2-0 Braxton County Middle School’s Knights won their second game of the season with a 36-14 defeat of Glade last Thursday night. The Knights scored three times in the first half and led 22-0 at halftime. Braxton added two touchdowns, one in the third quarter and the other in the fourth, before Glade got on the scoreboard. Knights’ coach Rob Cline explained the onesided win, “I think we eliminated a lot of mistakes from the first game to this one. I’m sure the other two coaches will agree with me that we improved tremendously, and that if we continue to improve at this rate, we should have a great season.” Highlights of the game, according to Coach Cline, included Zac Perkins’ performance. “Zac ran the ball well, and the line blocked very well,” he explained. He also remarked that Yannick Yewawa performed well on defense, especially on one play. “Yannick had what was probably the best hit of the game,” Cline said. “It came in the third quarter. I had stressed at halftime that, even though we were up by 22 points, we could not count on a win and that we had to play just as hard in the second half. We didn’t do well on our first possession and had to punt. Yannick got his hit on the punt return, and it perked up our whole team,” he added. Another aspect of the game which Coach Cline liked was the fact that his players, who had fumbled four times against Clay the week before, had no fumbles. This week Braxton will host always-tough Spencer. This season, Coach Cline reported, Spencer “has a really good quarterback.” However, he is “most concerned about their flanker back, an elu- sive player.” As a result, the coach feels that his squad “definitely needs to be ready for a challenge.” The game begins at 6 p.m. Thursday evening. Statistics: Braxton vs. Glade: Braxton Scoring: Zac Perkins ............................................................. 2 yard run Yannick Yewawa ................................................................ run Jordan Coen ...................................................... 57-yard pass Yannick Yewawa ................................................................ run Ronnie Carroll ...................................................... 11 yard run Jacob Shaver ...................................................................... run Glade: David Muzny ....................................... 72 yard kick-off return Matt Ledsome ....................................................... 40 yard run David Muzny ....................................................................... run Rushing: Braxton: Zac Perkins ....................................... 12 carries for 142 yards Yannick Yewawa .................................. 7 carries for 30 yards Ronnie Carroll ......................................... 1 carry for 11 yards Jacob Yanero ........................................ 3 carries for 20 yards Frankie Steiner ..................................... 4 carries for 13 yards Lance Gross .......................................... 3 carries for 14 yards Jordan Lacy ............................................... 1 carry for 2 yards Passing: Braxton: Ronnie Carroll ........................................... 1 of 5 for 57 yards Jordan Lacy ................................................... 1 of 1 for 1 yard Receiving: Michael Coen ..................................................... 1 for 57 yards Zac Perkins ............................................................ 1 for 1 yard Lady Eagles performing well Volleyball coach Bill Mitchell commented that his squad “is doing pretty well right now.” The Lady Eagles won over Gilmer, Liberty and South Harrison last week but lost to Ritchie. In a tri-match on Tuesday, Braxton outscored Gilmer 25-17 and 25-11. One of the best performances in that match came from Tiffany Huffman who contributed 5 aces, 3 kills, and 6 digs. On the same night Ritchie won 25-20 and 25-18 over Braxton. On Wednesday, Braxton won three out of four against Liberty with scores of 25-18, 19-25, 2513, and 25-22. Danielle Wyant had an outstanding evening with 3 aces, 2 kills, 1 block, and 10 digs. The Lady Eagles defeated South Harrison with scores of 25-14, 27-25, and 25-20 on Thursday. Coach Mitchell commented that Kattie McMillion “really hustled in that match.” McMillion ended with 4 aces, and 22 digs. Braxton’s jv team lost 25-12 and 25-16 to Liberty but beat South Harrison 25-19 and 2515. This week Braxton hosts Gilmer at 6 p.m. Tuesday and travels to Calhoun on Thursday. Individual statistics: Braxton vs. Gilmer: Danielle Wyant ............................. 1 kill ......................... 1 dig Carrie O’Malley ........................... 2 kills Macy Frame ................................ 3 kills ....................... 6 digs Kattie McMillion .......................... 5 kills ....................... 5 digs Tiffany Huffman ...... 5 aces ........ 3 kills ....................... 6 digs Braxton vs. Ritchie: Danielle Wyant .......................................... 1 block ...... 3 digs Carrie O’Malley ........ 1 ace .......... 1 kill ....................... 5 digs Macy Frame ............. 1 ace .......... 1 kill ... 1 block ........ 1 dig Kattie McMillion1 ace, 2 digs Tiffany Huffman ............................. 1 kill ... 1 block ...... 5 digs Jessica Murphy ........ 1 ace .......... 1 kill ... 1 block ...... 2 digs Braxton vs. Liberty: Danielle Wyant ...... 3 aces ........ 2 kills ... 1 block .... 10 digs Carrie O’Malley ...... 2 aces ........ 3 kills ..................... 12 digs Macy Frame ........... 2 aces ........ 4 kills ... 3 block ...... 8 digs Kattie McMillion ............................ 1 kill ....................... 8 digs Tiffany Huffman ........................... 5 kills ..................... 15 digs Bethany Frame ...... 2 aces Braxton vs. South Harrison: Danielle Wyant ...... 3 aces ........ 4 kills ..................... 15 digs Carrie O’Malley ........................... 5 kills ..................... 20 digs Macy Frame ................................ 2 kills . 2 blocks .... 17 digs Kattie McMillion ..... 4 aces ......................................... 22 digs Tiffany Huffman ...... 2 aces ........ 6 kills ..................... 14 digs Jessica Murphy ........................... 2 kills ....................... 4 digs Bethany Frame ........ 1 ace ........................................... 6 digs D’s Lounge 741 State Street • Gassaway, WV Saturday, Sept. 15th • 10 pm - 2 am Stormy Monday Band $5 Cover per person • NRFA • We suggest a designated driver. Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV Longs celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Roy and Carol (Norman) Long celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary with a dinner cruise on the Sutton Lake. Roy and Carol were married August 10, 1957 in Sutton by the Rev. Oakey Jackson. They are the parents of four children, Lourie and Don Logsdon, Mike Long, David and Becky Long Orlando reunion deemed great success and Kim and Michael Jackson. They are the proud grandparents of three g r a n d c h i l d r e n , Carley Logsdon, Luke Long and Seth Logsdon. Congratulations on your We want to thank all 50 years together. that worked so hard and those that came to the Orlando Reunion. It was just wonderful to get to see all those we may have went to school with or just grew up with, many years ago in what used to be a very busy and industrious little town. A very delicious dinner graced the table at lunch time. Thanks to all who brought food and drinks on such a hot day. The temperatures rose up into the 90s, but that didn’t seem to effect those who came to greet old friends and school mates from as far back as the 40’s. There were approximately 100 people who attended and we are already looking forward to next year. Some of us toured the little Methodist Church that sits in Orlando as we hadn’t been in it Roy and Carol Long as they celebrate their 50th wedding since we were just kids. It anniversary aboard the paddlewheeler at Sutton Lake. is over 100 years old so it is kind of a land mark in the community. The Old Catholic Church was built around 1920. Everyone is still talking about the wonderful time they had are hoping for a bigger and better “Orlando Reunion” next year. The more cars you insure, the more money you can save. Contact us about a discount for insuring multiple vehicles. Debbie Kohler Insurance Agency Debbie Kohler, MBA 609 Elk St. Gassaway, WV 26624 304-364-5202 kohlerd1@nationwide.com ©2006 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Home office: Columbus, Ohio 43215-2220. Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and On Your Side are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Not available in all states. We offer non-Nationwide homeowners insurance products only in FL. Reminder: Any articles or ads you wish to appear in the paper must be submitted on Thursday by 4 p.m. prior to the Tuesday publication. ~ Thanks, CN Staff COLLECTORS’ DREAM AUCTION Sat., Sept. 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM Diana, WV LOTS of GLASS! ANTIQUES! COLLECTIBLES! Bring a lawn chair and join us for a day at the auction! Good food and facilities will be available. Lots of beautiful glass, collectibles, and furniture will be auctioned. From Webster Springs, take Rt. 20 N. to Diana and watch for signs. From Buckhannon, take Rt. 20 S., and from Flatwoods, take Rt. 15 E., then 20 S. to Diana and watch for signs. See AuctionZip.com ID# 4287 for a list & photos, or call 742-5553 or 651-5554 for information. John Miller-Auctioneer, License # 1573 Lifetime Members: © 2007 Weight Watchers International, Inc., owner of the Weight Watchers registered trademark. Page 12 September 11, 2007 who ever heard of Beforeglow? come back for only $900 per week - attend consecutively & stay locked in at this lower rate indefinitely! See meeting room sign for details or call or click 1-800-788-3993 weightwatchers.com Become an After. And stay one. Because Weight Watchers meetings are all about learning how to live in the real world. How to go to restaurants. How to eat what everyone else eats. And how to lose weight at the same time. Now that’s something to glow about. 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Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV LEGAL NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT Notice is hereby given that Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC, 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, WV 26601 (Permittee Name and Business Street Address) has a permit on file with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface mining of approximately 170 acres and has submitted an application to the DEP, 105 South Railroad Street, Suite 301, Philippi, WV 26416 (Regional DEP Office Address), for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number H-471 to operate a haulroad (Surface/ Tipple/Preparation Plant/ Haulroad/Shop Area/Face Up Deep Mine) in the N/A (Geological Title) seam of coal. The operation is discharging into Grassy Fork of Left Fork of Wolf Creek & Lick Creek of Laurel Creek all of Elk River (Receiving Stream) of Kanawha River (Major Sub basin) and is located 4.5(miles), southwest (Direction) of Centralia, WV (Nearest Post Office) in Holly District of Braxton County, Longitude 80 38 ‘ 18 “ and Latitude 38 35 ‘ 53 “ (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map). Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: NAME ADDRESS Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, WV 26601 Peter Silitch Rt. 1, Box 27, Strange Creek, WV 26639 Sun Lumber Company PO Box 590, Weston WV 26452 *and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: NAME ADDRESS N/A Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: NAME ADDRESS Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, WV 26601 Peter Silitch Rt. 1, Box 27, Strange Creek, WV 26639 James Nugen 304 Nelson Ave, Summersville, WV 26651 B&O Railroad (CSX) 500 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 WV Dept. of Transportation 1900 Washington St. East, Charleston, WV 25305 Tommy &/or Lydia McCourt 2790 Centralia Road, Sutton, WV 26601 Virginia Carol Morris Wolf Route 2, Sutton, WV 26601 *and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: NAME ADDRESS N/A Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the permit renewal application shall identify the applicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above until October 25, 2007, or thirty (30) days from date of final publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until October 25, 2007, or thirty (30) days from date of final publication in the DEP Regional Office located at the address above AND in the Braxton County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. DEP Telephone No. (304) 4573219 Permit No. H471 *These items are to be completed only for operations involving mineral removal. Include location map in accordance with 38-2-3.2(b)(2) 9-25 September 11, 2007 Page 13 Trustee Crystal S. Flanagan, Substitute Trustee 235 High Street, Suite 311 Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 413-0010 Toll free: (866) 839-8856 Reference File No. 20154-06 9-18 NOTICE OF HEARING To: Ann Conley You are hereby given notice that the undersigned will bring the abovestyled action on or for final hearing before the Family Court Judge. The hearing will be on the 7 th day of November, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Hearings before the Family Court Judge shall be held at the following location: Braxton County Courthouse Annex, 4 th Floor. You may be present to protect your interests. James M. Conley 9-18 LEGAL NOTICE In the matter of the change of name of Marian C a r r u t h e r s t o h e r maiden name of Marian Koller. This notice that we will, on the 22 nd day of October, 2007, at 9:15 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, petition the Judge of the Circuit Court of Braxton County, West Virginia at the courtroom in the Braxton County Courthouse, for the change of name from Marian Carruthers to the name of Marian Koller. Marian Carruthers, Petitioner. 9-25 Jackson family note of thanks The family of Leilani Jackson would like to thank everyone for the last 2 ½ years they have prayed and supported Leilani with her battle with cancer. The family is so thankful to the Lord, family and friends who helped hold our family together. Thanks to everyone who brought delicious food, activities for the children, the many, many cards that we have received and are still receiving which mean so much to us. The flowers, donations, donations to Hospice, Central WV Aging and the Dream Foundation. Doris, Lori and singers at the me- morial service, Pastor Mike Sisson and Pastor George Hamrick for their kind words of comfort. To the Sutton Baptist Church kitchen staff for the wonderful meal that was served after the memorial service. The Sutton Baptist Church nursery staff for caring for the children during the service. Thanks Jerry for the wonderful video you put together of Leilani for the Memorial Service and to Steve and staff at Green Robertson Funeral Home for assisting with the service. God Bless, Tim, Rizon, Wyatt, Gary (dad), Sherry (mom), Kim, Randy & Jeb Youth Bowling League to begin this week IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BRAXTON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: JENNIFER CARPENTER, as Administratrix of the Estate of Derrick A. Hinely CIVIL ACTION NO. 06-P-19 Honorable Richard Facemire NOTICE TO: Wayne Riddlehoover, father of Derrick A. Hinely, deceased, and any and all other persons having an interest in the Estate of Derrick A. Hinely You are hereby notified that the undersigned will, on the 9th day of October 2007, at 2:00 o’clock p.m. in the Circuit Court of Braxton County, West Virginia in Sutton, West Virginia, bring on for hearing a PETITION OF JENNIFER CARPENTER, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF Derrick A. Hinely SEEKING PERMISSION OF THE COURT TO COMPROMISE AND SETTLE A CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DEATH AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS at which time and place you may appear to assert your interests, if any, to the proceeds of said settlement. Joyce H. Morton, Esq. (W.Va. State Bar No. 163) VanNostrand & Morton P.O. Box 247 113 Main Street Webster Springs, WV 26288 (304) 847-2773 (304) 847-2729 fax and Sandra B. Harrah (W.Va. State Bar No. 7130) Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler, P.L.L.C. NorthGate Business Park 500 Tracy Way Charleston, West Virginia 25311 (304) 345-5667 (304) 345-1519 fax 9-18 NOTICE OF FILING ESTATES To the creditors and beneficiaries of the within named deceased persons: I have before me the estates of the following deceased persons and the accounts of the fiduciaries of their respective estates: Decedent: John S. Posey Fiduciary: Lawrence Posey 35 Glen Elks Court Clifton, NJ 07012 Decedent: Freddie Ray Loyd Fiduciary: Michele Y. Loyd 104 A. South Bryne St. Sutton, WV 26601 Decedent: Stephen Earl Cutlip Fiduciary: Kathy Cutlip HC 63 Box 10 A Exchange, WV 26619 Decedent: Flossie Perrine Fiduciary: N. Mary Singleton 211 Cutlip Fork Gassaway, WV 26624 And Wanda J. Mowery 201 Sergents Dr. Gassaway, WV 26624 Decedent: Isabel Hedrick Lloyd Fiduciary: Ellen Conyers 11584 Lantern Lane Waldorph, MD 20601 Decedent: Ureatha J. Harris Fiduciary: John Harris 320 White Oak Est. Sutton, WV 26601 Decedent: Vernon F. Singleton Fiduciary: Betty Sue Singleton PO Box 15 Heaters, WV 26627 Decedent: Harley Ray Cummings Fiduciary: Helen Mollohan HC 71 Box 328 Duck, WV 25063 Decedent: Dottie Lee Jackson Fiduciary: Roger Lee Jackson 649 Little Birch Rd. Sutton, WV 26601 Decedent: Oval Gray Gates Fiduciary: Cora L. Gates 700 Church Dr. Sutton, WV 26601 Decedent: Alan Graham Corbett Fiduciary: Donna June Corbett 160 Kriner Ave. Akron, OH 44312 All persons having any claims against the estate(s) of any of the above-named persons whether due or not, are notified to exhibit the same with vouchers thereof, legally verified, to the fiduciary of such deceased persons as shown herein within 75 days of the first publication hereof or not later than then the 18 th day of November, 2007; and if not so exhibited to such fiduciary by that date to exhibit the same in the office of the undersigned Fiduciary Supervisor at the address shown below within 120 days of the first publication of this notice or no later than the 6th day January, 2007; otherwise any or all such Claims may by law be excluded from all benefits of said estate(s). All beneficiaries of estate(s) may appear either before the above-named fiduciary by the date first above shown or thereafter before the Fiduciary Supervisor by the date last above shown to examine said claims and otherwise protect their respective interests. Given under my hand this 4th day of September, 2007. Tamera Facemire Fiduciary Supervisor 9-11 PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE: Flatwoods-Canoe Run Public Service District is currently in possession of unclaimed property for the following individuals related to the wastewater (sewer) operation: Barr, Charles; Campbell, Casey; Collins, Grace; Conley, Judy Specht; Dobbins, Beverly; Fox, Issac and Mary; Gose, Grace; Lanham, Howard D., Puckett, John; Smith, Randall; Sundowner Cruz Thru. The following individuals have unclaimed property related to the water operation: Brown, Niki; Collins, Grace; Cudlin, Lois; Dean, Vickie; Duckworth, Joseph; Green, Kathy; Herrin, Sonia; Hull, James A.; Miller, Lucas; Moore, Shane; Rhodes, Karen and Alan; Severence, Nicole; Stump, Charles E.; Tanner, Crystal. To make a claim, the above named individuals must call FlatwoodsCanoe Run Public Service District at 304-765-2300, during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or visit the office at the Water Plant at the East End of Main Street, Sutton, West Virginia with valid photo identification. If the above claims are not made by the close of business, Monday, October 1, 2007, all unclaimed property remaining will be turned over to the State of West Virginia’s Division of Unclaimed Property. 9-11 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 the 10th day of June, 1999, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Braxton County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 0154, at page 294, Deborah Lea Posey did convey unto Richard A. Pill or Randall R. Conrad, II, Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Fabio Crichigno and/or Sarah Crichigno, and/or Christopher R. Arthur and/or Crystal S. Flanigan, any of whom may act, as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee dated February 21, 2007 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 the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Braxton County Courthouse in Sutton, West Virginia, on September 26, 2007 at 11:00 o’clock am the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Burnsville District, Braxton County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: The following described real estate, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Wellen Addition to the Town of Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia, known and designated on map or plat of said Wellen Addition as Lots Nos. 25 and 26. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 454 Back Street, Glenville, WV 26351. 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: $2,000.00 as a cash 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. Fabio Crichigno, Substitute Trustee Sarah Crichigno, Substitute Trustee Christopher R. Arthur, Substitute Mountaineer Youth Bowling League will begin their 2007-2008 season at Mid Mountain Bowling Lanes in Sutton on September 15, 2007. The league will bowl a total of 25 weeks and will end on April 16, 2008. All youth interested in bowling this year should meet at Mid Mountain Lanes at 12:30 p.m. for registration before bowling begins. There will be a one time sanction fee of $13.00 to join the United States Bowling Congress, and the cost weekly will be $7.00 for regular bowlers and $5.50 for Pee Wee Bowlers. Bowlers will arrange their perspective teams on week one of bowling, 4 members per team. Bowling instruction will be available for those beginner bowlers. The youth league travels to other parts of West Virginia to participate in youth tournaments in the spring, this is by choice only. Educational scholarships are available to senior bowlers, from the United States Bowling Congress, West Virginia Youth Bowling Association, to further their education after completing high school. Weekly bowling time will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoons. Bowling is a great sport for the winter months, providing athletic and social skill development. We are especially thankful to Mid Mountain Lanes who support this important program for the Braxton County Youth. For more informat ion, please call Janis Young, 364-4613, or Rick and Diane Ware at 3648732. Manchin named September Adult Family Care Month September has been proclaimed as Adult Family Care Month by Governor Joe Manchin III. Please join us in commemorating Adult Family Care by attending an Open House for Adult Family Care at the Braxton County WV DHHR on September 26, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is currently in need of Adult Family Care homes that can provide a loving, caring environment for aged and disabled adults. The Adult Family Care program provides for adults, who need and desire the support, protection and security of family living. This offers them and opportunity to live within a family unit where they can function individu- ally. An Adult Care provider must be a responsible person at least 21 years of age, who is financially independent prior to entering the program. The provider may receive payment for providing supervision and care for no more than three adults. DHHR provides all training, at no cost, to interested applicants. The providers home must also receive approval for safety standards from DHHR before adults can be placed in their care. For more information about becoming an Adult Family Care Provider, contact DHHR Adult Family Care Homefinders: Vicky Caruthers, Greenbrie r County, 304-647-7476; or Amanda Phillips, Mercer County, 304-4258738. Visit us online @ www.bcn-news.com Citizens’ NEWS Page 14 September 11, 2007 First & Factually provided by an experienced award winning BUSINESS Manicurist doing business since 1985. Call Sherry S E R V I C E S Jo’s for your appointment 364-5441. Mention this ad and receive a hot paraffin BARKER CONSTRUCTwax treatment. 4-4tf ION General Building Contractor. 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WV021734. or 304-613-5288. 9-4 1-27tf Now Hiring Full and Part Time Positions Apply at any: Go Mart Food Store Located in Braxton County Or Call: 1-866-4GOMART Benefits: Paid Vacation, Health and Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Flexible Work Schedule An Equal Opportunity Employer $7.00 an Hour COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE: High visibility and high traffic area. Immediate opening on 1,200 Sq. Ft. area. Build to suit. Immediate opening on 170 Sq. Ft. office. Available soon, 1,700 Sq. Ft. Prime retail space within walking distance to Puppy, Jessy. She has all Sutton. May see by appoint- stores, bank, and the teddy bear ment only. Rental applica- restaurant. Please call 678features, button nose, great tion required, no pets. 765- 3245. Leave detailed facial expression, erect 5176. 7-17TF message if unavailable. ears. Call 765-7335. 9-11 9-11 MEETING SPACE FOR The Sutton FOR SALE: Fill Dirt $20.00 RENT: Dump Truck Load, $10.00 Volunteer Fire Department MOBILE Pick-up Truck Load. $20.00 has a large meeting room pick-up load Planner shav- available for rent. Ideal for HOMES ings. $10.00 Pick-up truck B i r t h d a y / C h r i s t m a s / load of Bark/Mulch. $10.00 Wedding parties, meetings, Pick-up truck load of Saw- multi-day training sessions FOR SALE: Bad Credit, dust. Braxton Lumber Co. and more. Ground level on Slow Credit, No Credit and PO Box 53, Heaters, WV Main Street, Sutton. Good Credit; let us help you 765-5461. 9-25 Formerly the location of get the home of your Fisher Auto Parts across FOR SALE: Mattress, New from the Courthouse. Call dreams at the Home Show of Buckhannon (Rt. 33 Queen Pillowtop in Plastic 765-5193 for rates, between Weston and with warrenty. Sacrifice information and Buckhannon). We have $150.00. 304-541-8120. scheduling. 11-21TF Many financing options to 10-2 assist you, including “no FOR RENT: Mobile home Money Down” and “Land/ FOR SALE: Full Mattress lots near interstate, senior Set, Brand New in plastic citizens welcome. Call 304- Home Programs.” We carry only Clayton and Norris with warrenty. Must Sell. 853-9103. 1-25tf Homes, America’s $125 304-541-8120. 10-2 Favorites. We are open 7 FOR RENT: Garage for rent days a week, (304) 472FOR SALE: Mattress, New or lease 32x48 in Queen Pillowtop in Plastic Flatwoods. Call 765-7797 8900. We can take your application over the phone. with warrenty. Sacrifice or 765-3478. 12-30tf 9-25 $140.00 304-541-8120. 10-2 FOR RENT: Small 2 bedFOR SALE: 1992 14x76 room trailer. No pets. Call Oakwood Mobile Home. 2 FOR SALE: King pillow top 466-5107. 5-8TF bedroom, 2 bath, excellent set, new in plastic. Must Move! $295 304-541-8120. FOR RENT: Unfurnished condition. Central AC, and 10-2 apartment, 501 Main Street, appliances included. Wood heat (insurance approved). Gassaway. $375 a month 3 small porches and FOR SALE: 5 Vinyl plus utilities. $400 Security windows. 41 ¾ x 58 inches, Deposit. 364-5839 or 330- underpinning included. 9-5TF Must be moved. $15,000, double paned, tilt in/out for 699-4305. price negotiable. Please easy cleaning. Call 765FOR RENT: One and two call 765-5818 and leave 3057. 9-18 bedroom a p a r t m e n t s name and number. 8-28TF starting at $275. Two and FOR SALE: Wormy t h r e e b e d r o o m h o m e s FOR SALE: 2 Bedroom Chestnut lumber. s t a r t i n g a t $ 3 7 5 . O n e older mobile home on 2 Gassaway Flea Market. 9-11 months rent required for small lots in Sutton. security deposit. Utilities $25,000. 304-874-3970 or not included. Absolutely 304-678-7434. 9-11 FOR SALE: 2005 25’ no pets. Application reCamper. Excellent Condition. quired. Applications may Used 3 times. Canopy, stereo be picked up at Lloyd’s FOR SALE: Special FHA financing program for land system, microwave and air Inc. 2220 Sutton Lane. owners. 0 down if you own conditioning included. Sleeps 9-5TF land or can use family land. six, Queen size bed. $15,000 We own the bank, your apOBO. 765-7052. 10-2 FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom proved. Call Today 872trailer in quiet trailer park. 5004. 7-03TF No pets. $275 per month. Security Deposit. 304-364- IT’S DEALING TIME AT FOR 8194. 10-2 MIDDLE TOWN HOMES of • BUY • SELL • TRADE From The SHERRY JO’S NAIL SALON Total nail care Braxton County, WV R U T H E R F O R D FLOORING: Need new carpet, hardwood, or tile? New business in town. No job too big or too small. Just call Rutherford Flooring at 304-750-2038. 9-11 CONTINUOUS GUTTER installation and repair, and drain lines. Call 765-7540 or 765-5489. Free estimates. WV Lic #WV021734. 2-22tf D & M CONTRACTORS: General Building, residential, roofing, siding, painting, remodeling, and decks. Licensed and insured. 15 years experience. Visa & Mastercard accepted. 304364-5736. Owner Dallas McCumbers. WV029016. 9-6tf SUTTON EXCAVATION INC. Driveway ditching and grading, clean creeks and drainage ditches. Grad-all service, dump truck services. Will haul gravel and dirt. Free estimates. Call 765-5576. No job too small. 3-7tf CENTRAL CONTRACTING:Complete residential service. Roofing siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, building and remodeling. Insured. WV #029277. Call 765-7597. 3-16tf CULVERHOUSE CONTRACTING: General BuildM & R CONSTRUCTION ing Contractor. New conDrywall hung & finished, struction, garages, porches, r o o f i n g , s i d i n g , b u i l d decks, concrete work, padecks, build additions on tios, driveways, shingle or h o u s e s , i n s u r e d a n d metal roofing, retaining l i c e n s e d . W V L i c . # walls, backhoe services. Li023510. 1 Free estimate censed and insured. Call per contract. Call 364- 765-5706 WV 032828. 8433. 2-15tf 12-18 ASPHALT BLACKTOP PAVING: Driveways, Parking lots, and act. Free Estimates. All work guaranteed. Experienced and affordable prices. Senior, Veteran and Summer discounts. 304613-5288. 9-11 IN HOME CARE: Will Care for elderly in my home. Have opening for complete care, 24/7. Gassaway Area. 10 years experience with the elderly. Call 304-3645218. 10-2 ASPHALT PAVING AND FOR S E A L C OAT I N G : Driveways, parking lots. SALE 25% Discount on all paving. Senior discounts. 20 years experience. All work FOR SALE: Female Bullguaranteed. Free dog Puppy For Adoption estimates. 472-7362. 9-11 AKC registration Bulldog RENT FOR RENT: 2 to 3 bedroom Duplex, Frametown, $300 FOR RENT: Small house per month, $300 deposit. No with 1 bedroom, living room, pets. 304-364-8194. kitchen and bath. Town Hill, 10-2 Services Available to Residents and Visitors of Braxton County HARTSProHardware More Than Just A Hardware Store We Carry Auto & Small Engine Parts & Plumbing Supplies 364-5282 Hall's Kitchens Cabinets By: Schmidt, Scheirich & Home Crest Appliances By: Tapen, GE & Modern Maid 364-5335 Open: M-F 9 AM to 5 PM Evenings & Sat. by appointment Used Cars • Pawn Shop Money Loans • We Buy Guns 500 Home Sales and Argle's Gun & Pawn Shop Sutton Floral & Gift Wedding Bouquets & Flowers Silk & Live Arrangements Gift Items • Funerals We service all funeral home 765-7262 or 800-860-8484 ELK MOTOR COURT 12 FAMILY UNITS 35 Camden Avenue Sutton, West Virginia 26601 (304)765-7173 1-800-760-7173 Barbara & John David Jordan owners Joe's Central Tire Serivce Joe & Angie Reeder Sutton Feed & Hardware, Inc. See Us For: Block • Mortor Sand • Gravel Paint• Plumbing Storage Tanks Carhart Clothing Propane • Electrical and lots more... 765-7151 Braxton Motor Inc. K&eith's Mechanical Service, LLC Alignment & Mechanical Ser vice Service 765-2351 Keith’s Alignment Keith & Lisa Brown, Owners “Where Satisfied Customers Send Their Friends” One Hour Photo Processing Film, digital, enlargements Walker's Drug Elk Street, Gassaway 364-5193 Funeral Home Steven Jeffers, director Main St., Sutton 600 Riverview Drive Sutton, West Virginia Gassaway, WV 26624 364-8567 765-7381 765-5502 765-2828 Pedicures Relaxing, deluxe chair with Heather at Legg's Beauty Shop Call 364-5451 Exit 62 Off I-79 Right 1/2 Mile 1-800-427-2389 or 364-5132 HELP WANTED: Need cash? Host a Photo Shoot in your home or business! No cost to you! 1-800-8927604. 9-11 HELP WANTED: Dietary Aide/Cook (PRN/part-time) for 70-bed hospital; hours vary from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; high school diploma or equivalent, current WV food handlers card, able to lift 50 pounds, ect. EO-AAE Send resume to Diane Keegan, SJMH, 230 Hospital Plaza, Weston, WV 2 6 4 5 2 , dkeegan@stonewallhospital.com 9-18 HELP WANTED: Manufactured Home Salesperson needed. 401K, Heath Benefits, and great income. Top 25% of the companies salespeople make over $75,000 a year. Fax resume to 304-872-5034 or Call Terry at 872-5004. 9-5TF HELP WANTED: Town of Sutton is accepting applications for a full time police officer. Shift work and on call duty. If not certified, applicant must complete basic training at State Police Academy within the prescribed time allotted by the Academy. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, applications must be returned to City hall by 4:00 pm Friday, September 14, 9-11 Weston offering new & used 2007. singles modular and sections starting as low as HELP WANTED: Owner $39,900 set & delivered. Operators. Opportunity is Are you ready to deal? Stop calling. It’s time to get a by or call today! 1-800-874- Return Investment out of truck. 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Call CONTINUED ON PG. 15 Use Our ATMS JacksonQuikMart Exit 67 of I-79 - Flatwoods SuttonBranch 101A West Main KrogerStore Mid-City Plaza Go-Mart Exit 67 of I-79 - Flatwoods BurnsvilleBranch Salt Lick Road ClayBranch Two Run Go-Mart Exit 62 of I-79 -Gassaway Pro-Mart Birch River Central West Virginia Has Great Services - Use Them And Everyone Benefits! MISSING: All white Pit Bull. ½ Blue Nose, ½ Gator, with two different colored eyes. She is friendly and comes to the name Coda. If you have any information or know her whereabouts, please call Ashley Facemire at 689-7151 or text Wesley Jarrell at 412-478-7024. There will be a $500 reward if returned home safe. Hi my name is Scratches I’m a 4 year old male rat terrier. My parents couldn’t take care of me any longer so I was taken to the shelter to find a new home. I have all my shot records. I miss being on my parents lap and running in the yard. The people at the shelter treat me real nice but I would really like to find a new home. Being a collie, I’m all hair and boy is it hot. I look Lassie. I’m male and about 3 years old. The dog catcher picked me up after my owners went to a nursing home. He brushed me, cut out all my matted hair and wow I feel like a new dog. I’m so happy! The only thing I need now is you to come and take me home. Now Under New Ownership New Showers & Bathrooms HELP WANTED They tell me I’m a Collie Norwegian mix, all I can tell you I was born March 19, 2007 to a very nice couple that moved and couldn’t take me with them. So I ended up here at the animal shelter I’m female, like to play and would love to come home with you. Xpress Fitness & Gymnastics Located on Rt. 4 toward Gassaway • 364-8113 FOR SALE: Why pay rent when you can own with $0 down? We own the bank, many financing options available. Call today! 8725004. 9-5TF BRAXTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: The following animals are currently available for adoption at the Braxton County Animal Shelter: Greene Robertson "The Home Center" SUTTON AUTO PARTS FOR SALE: The #1 Dealer in America. Call for your special financing today. $0 down options available. Call today! 872-5004. 9-5TF State of the Art Technology 306 Chapel Road Gassaway, WV 26624 Fitness Prices $25 per month with 1 year contract • $30 per month with 6 month contract $35 per month with no contract• Gymnastics - Call for pricing FOR SALE: $0 down on your new home today. 2,3,4,and even 5 bedroom models. Call today 8725004. 9-5TF Located on Rt. 4/19, 1 mile past I-79 intersection towards Flatwoods See us today for all of your “Mechanical Needs” Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (304) 765-2351 Buy - Sell - Trade 304-364-5051 Bill Huffman at 533-7979. 8-29tf ® Hi my name is Stella; I’ve been at the shelter for a week. I was so scared to be here I wouldn’t let anyone near me. But after the nice people at the shelter let me know I was going to be ok. Im a great dog. See I’m a Sheep dog with the hair in my eyes everything, I like to play and be petted. Would you be my flock? We’re new to the shelter there is 8 of us and yes 8 is enough, we are a mix of Collie, hound and retriever. Being 3 months old and we have lots of energy. As a group we are a hand full but as individuals we are loving dogs with distinct personalities. The people at the shelter named us, Prince Charming, Dopey, Sleepy, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy and Doc are you our Snow White. The Braxton County Animal Shelter adopts animals between the hours of 12 and 3 Monday –Friday and 10-3 on Saturday. Adoption fees are $68.00 this includes a mandatory rabies vaccination, spay or neutering of the animal and worming. We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter. If interested please contact Rob Hamil at the shelter 765-2200. Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV September 11, 2007 Page 15 & No wait. 7-24TF From The PAWNING, BUYING & SELLING: Guns, Musical instruments, tools, AMP’s, electronics & more. Call 304-269-6330.7-27TF Continued from Page 14 sign on bonus. $11.25 per hour. Truck drivers, military ????? police, mechanics, medics, cooks, chemical personnel, MISC. clerks, artillery and many more. Call 304-364-8474. 9-18 REWARD: For a plastic 450gallon water tank stolen from our H E L P WA N T E D : C l e r i c a l / property on Scott’s Fork Road Data Entry person with office sometime Friday Night, August s k i l l s i n c l u d i n g t y p i n g a n d 31, 2007. We will give $100.00 telephone reception experi- for information leading to the ence. Multi-tasking abilities recovery of that tank. Please call mandatory. Must have 765-2627. 9-11 worked in office environment for minimum of two years. Benefits available after 90 NOTICE: Beginning September days. Send resume to Cleri- 4, 2007 we will not be cal/Data Entry, P.O. Box 608, responsible for any accidents or Sutton, WV 26601. 7-24TF damages on our property on Scott’s Fork Road. Jerry and HELP WANTED: Truck Driver Chub Blake. 9-11 with CDL 2 years experience to haul lumber flat bed. Local work, LOST: Gold wedding ring with a good pay-benefits. EOE Call diamond set at Bee Run near 304-453-6381. 12-27TF marina. Reward of $200. Call 304-354-7549 or 304-853-2486. HELP WANTED: Professional 9-11 Career Testing Offered: West Virginia Jail Authority Correc- MISSING: OUR BELOVED DOG. tional Officer Testing will be S h e conducted at the Central Rei s gional Jail, Braxton County, missing Sutton, WV, every Thursday at from 12:00 noon, beginning July 19, t h e 2007. Each session has 30 Corley slots for applicants wishing to Caress test. A Photo ID and a copy of / Bear your DD214 (if applicable) are Garden required on the day of the testarea ing. For an appointment to test, since call Central Regional Jail at Saturday, 304-765-7904 between the August hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. 25th. Job and test applications are S h e available upon request and is part need to be completed and submitted on the day of test- Beagle and part Pug. She ing. Annual base pay for Cor- comes to the name “Puggy”. She rectional Officer I: $20,120.00; was last seen running with a Correctional Officer I I : Basset Hound out Corley $21,260.00. 9-25 Caress. She is greatly missed by her family and we ask that if anyone has seen her to please contact the Yanero Family @ 765-3911. REWARD if returned. 9-18 ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING, TRAPPING, OR TRESPASSING on the property of John and Lois Oman in Gem, on either side of the creek. 11-23tf NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING on the J. W. Singleton, Carol Emge, and Phyllis Cierpisc properties located between Exchange and Bonnie Road without written permission. Violators GARAGE SALE: Garage Sale at will be prosecuted. Property Bev Legg’s house. First brick owners will not be responsible 10-17TF house past airport. Call for for accidents. directions. 9am-5pm. 765-3176. 9-11 YARD SALE: At 8 mile marker on Wilse-Rosedale Rd. Friday and Saturday, September 14 th and 15th. 8:30 till ? 9-11 NO TRESPASSING on the property of Lind a Hurst on Cutlip’s Fork in Gassaway from this date forward, Sept. 11, 2007. 9-18 JUST MOVED TO BRAXTON COUNTY? If you have just moved to Braxton County within the last 30 days, for the first time, we have a gift for you. Stop by the Citizens’ News office and sign up for a FREE three month subscription; plus, a FREE gallon of paint from Sutton Feed and Hardware, 75 S. Stonewall St., Sutton. We are located at 501 Main St., Sutton, and we would like to welcome you to our community. Stop by today! 1-6tf NOTICE: No trespassing on my property or Residence located on Bug Ridge. Marie Rhodes. 8-28 HELP WANTED We have drivers projected to earn $83,000 this year! How much will YOU earn? Excellent Hometime! Home most weekends! We simply offer FOR SALE: 2002 Dodge Ram more! HEARTLAND EXPRESS 1500 Crew Cab 5.9 Engine, 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 4 1 - 4 9 5 3 . Power Seats, windows, pedals, www.heartlandexpress.com. locks. Cd player, cassette, running boards, aluminum wheels, Attend cruise and much more. Good MISCELLANEOUS College Online from Home. condition. $12,500 call 304-6498804. 3-06TF *Medical,*Business, *Paralegal, *Computers, *Criminal Justice. Job Placement Assistance. Financial aid computer provided if qualified. (866)-858-2121 WANTED www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com. AUTOS FOR SALE REAL ESTATE BANK WANT TO BUY: 8 ft. Aluminum FORECLOSURES! Homes from Jon Boat. Call 765-3040 or 644- $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! 9353. 7-31TF Repos,REOs, HUD, FHA, etc. These homes must sell! For WANT TO BUY: SHS Yearbook. Listings call 1-800-298-1791 ext. Graduating class of 1960. Good 4712. condition. Reasonably priced. Contact Millie Casto Connor at UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 610-521-9305. 9-25 Bank Repo’s, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, WANTED: I need a healthy 1 $238/month. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, year old Border Collie for $208/month, 4% down, 20 years companionship. 304-364-5239. at 8%. For listings 800-620-4946 9-18 ext. R881. FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: Call the National Youth Advocate Program at 800-836-9894 or 304-366-5832 for information or visit www.nyap.org. No fees WANTED: Bass wood logs, 11 ft. long, can have trim. 6-14 in diameter, $1.50 a rail. 847-2434. 11-27 A great place to live STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ADOPTION: Caring, loving, secure couples would love to provide newborn with a life filled with happiness and endless opportunities. Please call Denise at Adoption House 877921-1102. AUCTION Farm and Chattels, Friday, October 12, Wilmar Purebred Horse Farm, Charles Town, Jefferson County WV, 87 acres with home, barn and other improvements, lots of equipment and chattels selling pricemeal. www.riverbendauction.com FREE BROCHURE 1-800-7262897 Riverbend USA/ United Country Auction Services, broker, Randy Burdette #927. Community People You Know TM This is a great place to live. Community people make it that way. Around here people know their neighbors. It’s a way of life that we all enjoy. Support your community. Shop locally. Invest locally and get involved in community service. © MCS Mile all miles +FSC Home Weekends! 1-800-948-6766 HELP WANTED Vendors epestransport.com. needed for WVU Football Games. Make great money while HELP WANTED EARN UP TO $550 WEEKLY! Helping the govwatching game. 1-877-367ernment. PT. No experience. 0123 x105 Excellent opportunity. Call Toinfo@emsvending.com. day! 1-800-488-2921. Ask for Department S. HELP WANTED DRIVERS ACT NOW! 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CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888) 349-5387. HELP WANTED WANT HOME MOST WEEKENDS WITH MORE PAY! Run Heartland’s Ohio Regional! $.45/mile company drivers, $1.15 for Operators! 12 months OTR required. HEARTLAND EXPRESS 1-8004 4 1 - 4 9 5 3 . www.heartlandexpress.com. HELP WANTED- PROFESSIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER- (Huntington ,WV) The Herald-Dispatch is seeking candidates to aid our circulation operation, managing all attributes of home-delivery and singlecopy operations. Position will manage staff of eleven plus all contractors. Full-time, permanent salaried position with full-benefits available. Salary based on experience. Please email resume to: mcampbell@heraldd i s p a t c h . c o m . HOMES FOR RENT Affordable 1-4 bd Homes from $199/mo! 3bd 2.5ba Home only $299/mo! 2bd 1ba only $199/mo! For Listings and info 1-800-620-4946 ext. B877. UNFURNISHED HOUSES Bank Repo’s, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, $238/month. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $208/month, 4% down, 20 years at 8%. 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The West Vi rginia Good Sams invite all Rivers and Good Sam Members to come to their Fall Samboree, which will be held September 7-9, 2007 at Wetzel County 4-H Grounds in New Martinsville. The West Virginia Good Sams raises money each Samboree for donations which goes to WV Special Olympics and Dogs For Deaf (which supplies trained dogs to the hearing impaired). The WV Good Sams have a silent auction with prizes supplied by each chapter and from each state staff member. The Country Road Good Sams, which Herb and Judy are members, recently made homemade apple butter to sell at the Samboree to help the Christmas from the Heart and names the club gets off the Angel Trees. If you would like to join a chapter or attend the Samboree, log onto the website at www.wvgoodsams.com. Herb & Judy Floyd Flatwoods Baptist Church forms new “Boys and Girls Club” On All New 2007 Ford F-150’s ..with approved Ford Credit Financing , Taxes & Fees extra. Compare Our Prices ANYWHERE!!! We can’t be Beat!!! Flatwoods Baptist Church recently implemented a Boys and Girls Club. The Clubs are for boys and girls 7 to 18 years of age. The youths met on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., while the adults attended night service. The clubs were started on June 27, 2007. The girls call themselves God’s Gals and the young men call themselves “Soldiers For Christ”. Once a month, the ladies of the church join together, usually at the church or one of their homes with fellowship, devotions and food. This is called our “Ladies Tea”. On August 16th, the girs club hosted their first annual Ladies Tea. The girls are pictured above. The girls prepared and served the food. After everyone had eaten, songs were sung by the girls, followed by devotions. Devotions were presented by Miss Briar Martin and Miss Allyson Beatty. Their devotional was centered on blessings. There were several testimonials on different blessings. On behalf of the girls, we would like to thank all the ladies who came out to support us. If any boys or girls, ages 7 to 18, would like to join our club on Wednesday night, come join us at the Flatwoods Baptist Church. If you need information, feel free to call Phyllis James, the girl’s club director at 765-2278. Left to Right (Front Row) Sarah Armstrong, Stephanie Beatty, Taylor Armstrong, Leslie Coffman, Rayven Palmer, (Back Row) Allyson Beatty, Briar Martin, Shelby Palmer, Misty Goodwin, Kourtney Davis, Courtney Palmer, and Brittney Beatty. Moyers becomes ordained Baptist Minister Joe Moyers became an ordained Baptist Minister during an Ordination Ceremony at Dawson Baptist Church on Sunday, August 12, 2007. On this joyous occasion, he was supported by family members including: Ann Moyers, Misty and Lupe Moyers-Chavez, Isabellia and Christina Moyers-Chavez, Bernice Moyers, Fred and Rachel Burke, Jean Jackson, Robert and Lavonne Minigh, and Vic and Roberta Moyers. Many cherished friends also joined them in celebrating. Joe is well supported and loved by his family and friends. He is very proud of this momentous occasion as well. The Moyers family would like to thank all of those who joined in rejoicing on this significant event. Elder Joe Moyers Veteran Supporters to Gather at Holly Gray Exit 62 Off I-79 -- Right 1/2 Mile, Gassaway, WV 1-800-427-2389 or 364-5132 Visit Our Web Site: www.michaelmotors.com E-Mail: info@michaelmotors.com Holly Gray Park will be the gathering place on Saturday, September 15th of veteran service organizations for the first statewide POW/MIA Commemoration Day. On hand will be representatives from the uniformed services as well as military equipment, VA Medical Center Representatives and VA Regional Claim staff. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9a.m. The day will continue with the posting of flags and wreaths for West Virginia’s Missing- in- Action, speakers representing the uniformed services, and Medal of Honor winner, Woody Williams. There will also be a fishing tournament, mo- torcycle show, and live entertainment. All proceeds from the event will be contributed to either groups at the state’s VA Hospitals; the Army National Guard; or Fisher House, an organization that provides services for families of patients at VA hospitals. Admission is free to the public.