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Moorefield
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Established 1845
and Hardy County News
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Wednesday
September 4, 2013
VOLUME 122 - NUMBER 36
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TWO SECTIONS - 16 PAGES 94¢
Ambulance Fee Billing in Critical Condition
Logistic Problems Plague Bills’ First Mailing
Who’s your ride?
By Jean A. Flanagan
Moorefield Examiner
In working to mail the invoices
for the $10 per month ambulance
fee, the Hardy County Commission has run into a few obstacles. First, the sheer volume of paperwork required is staggering.
There is an estimated 8,000-plus
addresses in the county and each
one will get an invoice. Invoices,
cover letters and hardship exoneration applications must be printed,
folded and stuffed into envelopes
before being mailed. The postage
will cost more than $3,000.
Second, the list the Hardy
County Emergency Ambulance
Authority and the Commission
created seems to be inaccurate.
“There are probably 2,900 double
entries and we don’t know why,”
said County Clerk Gregg Ely.
The discrepancy was discovered
when a consultant was asked to
help the County Coordinator establish a data base for the mailings. It is unclear whether the
county will pay the consultant. So, rather than 8,000 addresses
Fraley Amb. Co.
Fraley Amb. Co.
Baker-North River
Baker
Baker-Wardensville
Mathias
Wardensville
Wardensville
requiring invoices, there may only
be 6,500 - give or take. “That means we may have
less income than we thought,”
Greg Greenwalt, president of the
HCEAA, told the authority board
of directors at their Wednesday,
Aug. 28 meeting. “It’s something
to consider when the Budget
Committee looks at the budget.”
Last, but certainly not least, the
County Commission will include
a “Hardship Exoneration” form
along with the invoice, but they
have yet to define what constitutes
a hardship. According to the commissioners at the Aug. 20 meeting, the
HCEAA will review the hardship
applications, but the County Commission will have the final decision
as to whether a hardship exists or
not and to grant the exoneration,
or not.
“I would like to apply for a
hardship exoneration,” said Sara
Young, a Hardy County resident who appeared before the
HCEAA. “My husband and I have
spent a lot of money. We have taken the EVOC (Emergency Vehicle
Continued on page 6
Lost River Dam
Back on the
Drawing Board
By Jean A. Flanagan
Moorefield Examiner
Plans to construct an earthen
dam in Lost City have made their
way from the back burner. At the
Aug. 2 meeting, Hardy County
Commissioners J. Michael Teets,
William “JR” Keplinger and A.
J. Wade signed a letter to Hardy
County’s congressional delegation
requesting funds. The letter asked
for funding specifically designated
to finish the project. “We have
about $17 million,” Teets said.
The dam will be located on
Lower Cove Run Road, approximately one-half mile from the intersection of State Route 259 and
will encompass 231.5 acres.
Several legal battles have hampered the dam’s construction.
Most recently seven residents of
Lost City went to court charging
the Environmental Impact Study
did not comply with the National
Environmental Policy Act and
construction of the dam would
negatively impact their properties.
The United States 4th Circuit
Court rejected those claims and
the plaintiffs appealed. The 4th
District Court of Appeals upheld
the lower court’s decision.
The dam was first proposed in
1974, as one of five dams recom-
mended for the Lost River Watershed. Since then, three dams
have been built. They include the
Kimsey Run, Upper Cove Run
and Parker Hollow. In 2009 fourth
dam was eliminated from the project.
“Lost River site 16 is the last
structure in the series,” said Kevin Wickey, state conservationist
with the West Virginia Natural
Resource Conservation Service, a
division of the United States Department of Agriculture. “It is being built for flood control and as a
water supply.”
The Lost River #16 dam will be
approximately 90 feet high and will
hold 400 acre-feet of water supply
storage. It will have a capacity for
1,902 acre-feet of floodwater.
According to Wickey, land acquisitions were halted during the
legal actions.
“There were two sites acquired,” he said. “There are eight
more needed. The local sponsors
are responsible for land acquisition.”
Local sponsors include the Potomac Valley Conservation District, the West Virginia Conservation Agency and the Hardy
County Commission.
The local sponsors are also reContinued on page 6
Photo by Mike Mallow
Town to Address Flooding
Issues on Jefferson Street
Flooding on Jefferson Street has been a problem since the street was repaved last year. Moorefield’s
Public Works crews will change the grade to permit better drainage. The work is expected to be
done later this month.
Getting Ready For Trouble
Ed. Note: September is National
Preparedness Month. The Moorefield Examiner is providing information to help in case of an emergency. More information can be
found at www.ready.gov.
INSIDE
Opinion..................... 2
News.......................... 3
Obituaries................. 4
Social......................... 5
Library Windows....... 6
Sports...................... 1B
Classifieds................ 4B
Legals....................... 6B
When disaster strikes, you and
your family might have to survive
on your own and shelter in place.
Essential to your family’s survival
is being prepared with enough
food, water and other supplies for
at least 72 - 96 hours or 3 - 4 days.
It may not be possible to get
supplies once the emergency has
occurred, therefore you need an
emergency kit.
Continued on page 8
HARDY TIMES
Corrections
In the story entitled “Local
Woman Honored for Ag Contributions,” we neglected to acknowledge that Shelby’s son, Darrell Hulver is manager of Page
County Co-Op in Luray, Va. The
Examiner regrets the omission.
In the story entitled “Ambulance Fee Due Sept. 1,” speaking
about the National Guard Armory, Commissioner A. J. Wade
said, “It seems that they (RDA)
ought to give it to us or we outta
quit paying.” The Examiner regrets the error.
Christmas Assistance
Applications for Christmas assistance may be picked up at Community Action, 401 Maple Ave. in
Moorefield, beginning Tuesday,
Sept. 3. Applications, current
proof of income and proof of ID
must be returned to Community
Action by Nov. 8. For information, call Corrie Andrews at 304538-7711.
Public Meeting
The Potomac Valley Conservation District Board meeting will
be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4,
at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be
held at the USDA Service Center in Moorefield. A copy of the
agenda will be available three days
prior to the meeting and may be
obtained at the District office, 500
East Main St., Romney, WV or by
calling 304-822-5174. The public is
invited to attend.
GED Testing
GED testing will occur at Eastern WV Community and Technical College on Friday, Sept. 6 from
4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7
from 8 a.m. until noon.
To be eligible, a candidate must
attend a GED practice test seminar at one of the following locations:
• Eastern WV Community and
Technical College in Moorefield.
Call Vera Shockey at 304-4348000, ext. 234 to register.
• South Branch Career and
Technical Center in Petersburg.
Call Amanda Barger at 304-257277 to register.
Candidates must have a current, valid state or federal issued
ID. Accommodations for special
These classes are offered free.
needs can be made by calling the
people listed above.
To register go on-line to www.
Please be advised the dates can wvdnr.gov or call 304-822-3551.
change without notice.
Mathias Homestead
You can tour the John Mathias
Homestead this year from 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m. on Saturdays and noon 4 p.m. Sundays in 2013: Aug. 31
and Sept. 1, Sept. 28 and 29. The
homestead is located at the intersection of Route 259 and Howard’s Lick Road in Mathias.
Hunter Education
There will be a Hunter Education Class held Saturday, Sept. 7
and Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Hardy County 4-H Camp Pinnacle.
Classes are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on
Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Food School
Food School will be held Monday, Sept. 9 at Hardy County
Health Dept. at 9 a.m., and the
Moorefield Middle School at 7
p.m. Please phone 304-530-6355 to
register for the class you are planning to attend. All classes held at
MMS will be in the Large Group
Instruction Room 13.
2 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Honor Grandparents
West Virginians apparently have a gene that says we
should honor people who are special. Not only do we have
that genetic force, we have people who take it and make
things happen.
Anna Jarvis of Grafton is credited with celebrating
Mother’s Day for the first time in 1908. She continued to
lobby for it to become an official holiday which was done by
President Woodrow Wilson in 1914.
Father’s Day was celebrated first in Fairmont that same
year following the Monongah Mining Disaster where 361
men were killed. Grace Golden Clayton suggested a service
to honor her father and the fathers who died in the mine disaster, but she was not one to push for national recognition.
Instead, a woman from Washington State is considered the
founder of Father’s Day which was first held 1910. We know
better here in West Virginia. Father’s Day received its first
Presidential proclamation by Lyndon Johnson in 1966, but
it was Richard Nixon who signed it into law.
Finally, Marian McQuade of Oak Hill is considered the
founder of National Grandparents Day. US Senator Jennings Randolph introduced a resolution in 1973 to make it
a national holiday. It died in committee and Mrs. McQuade
went on a campaign urging states to proclaim their own
Grandparents Day. Within three years she had proclamations from 43 states. Randolph tried again in 1977, was successful and President Jimmy Carter signed the law in 1978.
So this Sunday is Grandparents Day, a recognized and
celebrated holiday. We strongly encourage you to visit, call,
take to dinner, or send word somehow that your grandparents are special to you and your family. Make sure, before
it’s too late, that you sit down with them and talk about their
childhood, their growing up, their service to their country,
and what they remember about their own generation and
those who came before them.
We’ve discovered for ourselves that there are so many
questions we have unanswered regarding family history. If
we had only known to ask them while they were still alive,
or, if we had only listened. Our advice is that if you have
grandparents, please talk to them and listen to them. It is
so worth it.
News Briefs
The American Red Cross
Bloodmobile will be in Moorefield
on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Eastern WV Community College from
11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will also be at the Moorefield
Church of the Brethren on Thursday, Sept. 12 from noon until 6
p.m. All blood types are needed,
but especially O negative and O
positive. You may sign up online
at www.redcrossblood.org.
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West Virginia has received its
ninth consecutive reduction in
workers’ compensation loss cost
rates from the National Council on Compensation Insurance
(NCCI), Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
announced recently. The NCCI
filed a proposed 8.8 percent overall decrease with the West Virginia
Insurance Commissioner, expected to save $36 million of projected
premium reductions for West Virginia employers. The new loss cost
rate is effective Nov. 1, 2013. In
addition, NCCI filed an 8.5 percent rate decrease in the residual
market as part of the filing. With
this reduction, West Virginia employers will have saved $250 million since workers’ compensation
privatization.
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced recently that Area Development, a leading publication
covering site selection and facility
planning, honored West Virginia
with a 2013 Silver Shovel award.
The award is presented in recognition of states that have achieved
significant success in terms of economic impact and jobs creation.
States receiving the awards deserve special recognition for efforts to attract new businesses and
help existing corporate citizens to
expand their businesses, according
to the editor of the publication.
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American Mountain Theater in
Elkins continues their Gospel and
Bluegrass series which runs each
month on a Sunday afternoon at
3:30 through October. On Sept.
15, The Isaacs return to Elkins.
Their acoustic sounds appeal to a
wide variety of audiences. More
information is online at www.
americanmountaintheater.com or
by calling 1-800-943-3670.
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AAA Fuel Gauge reported that
a gallon of unleaded gasoline cost
West Virginians an average $3.545
last week, down 2 cents from the
previous week. The national average stayed the same for the third
week at $3.54. Across West Virginia prices ranged from a high of
$3.797 at Martinsburg to a low of
$3.442 at Parkersburg. In Hardy
County prices continued at $3.59
on both sides of the mountain.
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Publishers: Mr. and Mrs. David O. Heishman; Editor: Phoebe F. Heishman; General
Manager: James O. Heishman; Managing Editor: Jean A. Flanagan; Advertising Manager:
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Opinion
Dear Editor,
We, the members of the Mathias Senior Citizens, Inc., wish to
express our utmost and deepest
gratitude to all of the businesses
who donated door prizes to our
recent Senior & Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. Over sixty seniors
and volunteers attended this year’s
event and had a wonderful time of
fellowship and fun. Congratulations to all of the winners. No one
went away hungry thanks to the
variety of delicious dishes that was
brought in.
Dear Editor,
Commissioner
William
Keplinger referred to the “wild
people” expressing opinions at
a recent meeting concerning the
Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad
building (quoted in the Aug.
7 Moorefield Examiner). Some of
those “wild people” are no doubt
his neighbors, who may have voted
for him in the last election. To refer to them in this manner is condescending, demeaning, and disrespectful. A prompt apology is
needed.
Mr. Keplinger, you might be
able to play and sing, but this time
you were off-key.
Ken Shifflet
Mathias
Big House? I hear them under
there thumping around occasionally. I’ve never seen where they’ve
By
tried to get up inside. Twice there
have been problems with old fireDavid O.
hearths being undermined
Heishman place
and we’ve had to replace them.
Poured concrete pads under stone
or brick have done the trick.
Principal problem with woodchuck’s residence is it’s proximity
and another hole under my green
to garden. They’ve left it alone
shop building. Ole pig moves right
pretty well this year. About two
along in either direction so I gotta
weeks ago I found first small hole
be quick to get him.
they’d dug under my garden fence.
I’ve found that when I spot him
Fence panels only rest on the soil
on the move, there’s just not been
surface so digging under is no big
time to get out my gun, slip out
chore.
back door, around the house and
Fence is meant to be a nuisance
pick him out of the background in
for most thieves. Why bother to
time to get off a decent shot. I’ve
wasted a couple shells, but so far fight it when everything outside is
no luck. Late spring when alfalfa so lush and green. I haven’t seen
out front was fresh and tall, I did a deer track inside since I put it
get one. I saw the pig, waited until up and I hadn’t seen any sign of
he was in tall fodder, then got my small varmints except for mouse
gun, assumed good trap shooting holes in a few tomatoes. Since
position, yelled PULL. Pig came the hole appeared, I haven’t really
bursting out into short mowed yard seen any damage I could attribute
heading for home and I rolled him. to whistle pigs. Just knowing they
So, why am I worrying about have breached my defenses grinds
groundhogs that reside under me though
I still think best defense would
be a good groundhog shaking
dog. Nothing better to keep farm
varmints at bay. Deer, raccoons,
groundhogs, you name it, all
cringe from a good dog. No cute
little lap dog either. I want a dog
big enough to make bones crack
when he snaps groundhog like a
whip. I want a dog fast enough to
catch a tossed tennis ball on the fly
or first bounce at worst. I want a
dog with acceleration, so when I
holler “sic him” he makes tufts of
grass and gravels fly.
Trouble with a dog is I’d have
to build a pretty tight fence around
Big House, lawn and garden to
hold him. Then I’d have to haul
him back and forth to Moorefield
and make a place for him to stay
in town. Doable. Lot of fence
building both locations. I’ll think
about it. Seriously. A Wednesday evening postscript - Saw two
groundhogs today. A load of #5
shot took out a young one. Threw
three shots at another larger pig,
probably mama, but didn’t stop
her. Bet it scared the bejesus out
of her though.
Deborah Bland and Dwight
Ludwig were married Sept. 1.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J.
Bean, a daughter, Jennifer Muntzing...to Mr. and Mrs. William McCoy, Jr., a son, John Wright...to
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wolfe, a son,
Andrew Miguel...to Mr. and Mrs.
Marvin High, a son... to Mr. and
Mrs. Paul High, a son... to Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Eye, a son, Bradley
Thomas.
Temperatures recorded in August ranged from a high of 98 degrees to a low of 40 degrees.
Fred Schmeichel’s Acme Store
and G. H. W. Simon’s store were
robbed. W. E. Fisher’s Electrical
Shop was entered but nothing was
missing.
Julia Wells Fink, 77, Criders,
died Sept. 2...Dr. John A. Garber,
72, retired chief of personnel of
the supervising architect’s office
of the Treasury Department, died
Aug. 6...Mrs. Frank Heishman of
Wardensville had died...Howard
Scott Lewis, 87, Romney, had
died.
Eunice Sindy and James R.
Locke were married Sept. 1...
Lacy Lane Jenkins and Raymond
Paul Daugherty were married
Sept. 3...Marriage licenses were
issued to Ella Lawless and George
W. Strawderman...to Ruby I.
Miller and Napoleon R. Funk...to
Grace Mae Lewis and Raymond
C. Smith...to Pauline Rinard and
Frederick Ward Kritsel.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arndale
Kerr, a daughter...to Mr. and Mrs.
Allen Fitzwater, a son.
We also wish to thank each and
every senior, volunteer, business
owner, and supper “guest”, who
help make our Potpie Suppers a
success throughout the year. Without you, we could not continue to
deliver lunches to those in need.
Thank you to the cooks and the
drivers who strive to get those
lunches out no matter what.
This organization has been going strong for over 25 years, because of the shared dedication and
hard work of a handful of members, both past and present, and
the faithfulness of the community.
Again, thank you all and may
God Bless.
Sincerely,
The Members of the Mathias
Senior Citizens, Inc.
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My Unbased Opinion
What a beautiful rainy Wednesday morning. Sitting at Big House’s
front dining room window writing
this column, I can barely see Doghouse’s roof across the highway
through the rain and fog. I woke
there this morning listening to rain
on the roof and stayed a bit for the
music. August 28th, I’m writing
on Wednesday because Labor Day
weekend is coming up. I need an
early column so the newspaper can
be “put to bed” early and the staff
can have a day off on Monday.
Just checked the list of columns
I’ve written lately and found last
four were written on pretty serious subjects. I try to mix them up.
Some readers won’t touch serious
subjects, want light and happy topics instead. Others do want serious
opinions, which give them opportunities to blow verbal holes in my
perceived stupidity.
Speaking of blowing holes, my
Remington 12 gauge pump shotgun is lying loaded on the dining
room table behind me. Past couple of times I’ve spent time here at
the window, I’ve seen a groundhog
in transit between a den entrance
under Big House’s front porch
Fifteen Years Ago
September 9, 1998
In studying the second set of
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate
maps, the Town of Moorefield
found more problems in North
Moorefield.
County Commissioners met
with the new OES Director Michael Southerly to discuss the
E-911 feasibility study, addressing
procedures, I-Flows, and other issues...Commissioners also heard
plans for Welton Park
Julia Wilkins of Mathias had
been crowned the 1998 Poultry
Queen.
Ruby E. Barr, 85, Fisher, died
Aug. 27...Roy Chester Delawder,
62, Elizabethton, TN, died Aug.
31...Irene Wolfe Shoemaker, 73,
died Aug. 31.
Heidi Michele Helmick and
Russell William Wheeler were
married July 4...Jacalyn I. Kite
and Sgt. Peter T. Burns III were
married Aug. 7.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Shultz, a son, William Steven III.
Thirty Years Ago
Week of August 31, 1983
The Secretary of State ordered
the Hardy County Commission
and the County Clerk to bring the
magisterial districts into compliance by December 1983. The four
magisterial districts were found to
be unequal in population based
on the 1980 Census.
Dr. Donald O. Hindman began
practicing medicine at the Love
Memorial Clinic.
Some 2000 county student
were headed back to school on
Sept. 3.
The Lost City Nutrition site
was in dire need of volunteers to
deliver meals to senior citizens
and bring others to the nutrition
site.
Richard B. Heavner, 29, was
killed in an automobile accident
on Aug. 31...John S. Kuykendall,
87, died Aug. 27...Samuel Daily
Stultz, 90, Bergton, died Aug. 26...
Cary Bowen Sutton, 96, Houston,
TX, died July 26...Hannibal Leon
Cole, Jr., 64, Mathias, died Aug.
26...Glessner Franklin See, 78,
New Market, died Aug. 27.
Dorothy Kolonis and Grant
See were married Aug. 14...Faye
Diane Neff and Dale Eugene
Haggerty were married Aug. 5.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Ours, a daughter, Eugenia Renee.
Forty-five Years Ago
September 4, 1968
Hardy County’s official school
enrollment was listed at 2,103.
Major Paul L. Kite was presented a Bronze Star with V-device “for heroism in connection
with military operation against a
hostile force” in Oct. 1967.
A Federal jury acquitted former governor W. W. Barron of
charges of conspiracy.
Hardy Telephone began modernizing lines and equipment.
First Lieutenant Fred Omar
Pratt, 27, died in Vietnam Aug.
26, as a result of wounds received
while piloting a military aircraft
on a combat operation. He was
the second Hardy Countian killed
in Vietnam...Frank E. Mathias,
87, Harrisonburg, died Aug. 30...
Bruce W. Orndorff, 51, died Aug.
30 from injuries received in an automobile accident...George Dean,
83, South Fork, died Aug. 27.
Today is Newspaper
Carrier Day
The US Post Office is doing
different delivery routes for newspapers. Changes were made last
month in delivery schedules and
we’re hearing from some of our
readers that they are pleased.
Brother Sam called the other
night to say he had received the
Wednesday paper on Wednesday,
not a week or more later, but on
the actual publication date. He
lives in Fairfax. We suspect that
others out there are getting the
Examiner early or having delays
not seen before. If you are getting
the Examiner early or late, you
might let us know. We would like
to know just how the new delivery
system is working. Write to us at
circulation@moorefieldexaminer.
com and tell Kathy if you are
happy or sad about your Examiner
mail delivery.
Read a Book Day - Sept. 6
Remember some years back
when there was a discussion about
a consolidated high school to be
located between Moorefield and
Petersburg? The consolidation
was not the usual, it would bring
two communities from two different counties in a new facility.
After wiggling and wobbling and
waffling for months, the idea was
canned. It had never been done
before...MHS and PHS together?
Sixty Years Ago
September 9, 1953
The American Legion, the Lions Club, the Fire Company and
the Moose were making plans for
a welcome home celebration for
Sgt. Edmund Reel who had been
released as a Prisoner of War in
North Korea.
The 33rd Tri-County Fair
opened for four days with one of
the best groups of entertainers in
the history of the Fair.
Jacob Wesley Shanholtzer,
77, Hoy, died Aug. 28...John J.
Cornwell, 86, Romney, former
governor and publisher of the
Hampshire Review, died Sept. 8...
David Earls, Jr., Baker, died Sept.
7...Arthur Miller, Lost City, died
Aug. 29.
Anne Elizabeth Wilson and
Charles Andrew Boor were married Aug. 29.
Born to Pvt. and Mrs. Howard
Hardy, a daughter, Debra Renae...
to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kasper, a
daughter, Linda Kay.
Seventy-five Years Ago
September 7, 1938
Over 2000 people from both
states attended a gathering to advocate the completion of the John
Marshall Highway as an important
link between the highway systems
of Virginia and West Virginia.
Never happen...Who will be in
charge?...It’s never been done before...and so the arguments went.
Well, Gilmer and Lewis county
are in the process of doing what
has never been done before. They
are consolidating two elementary
schools in a new $11 million facility being built right on the county
line. We particularly like one
comment which said the experiment would be testing how well
county school systems could work
together to provide a quality education. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that experiment had years
ago been proven? Shucks, Hardy
County couldn’t even agree to
consolidate two in-county schools.
Teddy Bear Day - Sept. 9
The AP recently reported that
Southern Living magazine is spon-
Ninety Years Ago
September 6, 1923
W. F. Meuller of Paw Paw was
advertising Westinghouse Light
and Power plants.
Paul Brill had opened a new up
to date barber shop above A. L.
Calvert’s ice cream parlor in Wardensville.
J. Allen Hawkins had a position at Fairmont High School.
Mrs. Clara Shoemaker had
died.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Sherman, a son...to Mr. and Mrs.
Carson Shell, a son.
soring a competition to see who
has the top college football tailgate parties in the South. WVU
and Marshall are among the 15
schools in the competition. The
rest are Virginia Tech, Alabama,
Appalachian State, Clemson,
Florida State, Georgia, LSU,
Mississippi, Oklahoma State,
Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee
and Vanderbilt. Southern Living
is looking for the school that best
honors the tradition of Southern
hospitality with “the most stylish and spirited spread.” Online voting runs until Sept. 30 at
www.southernliving.com/tailgate.
From what we know about WVU
tailgates, that school should have
a good shot at first place. However, you have to vote for the honor.
Swap Ideas Day - Sept. 10
News
Keller Honored at National
Teacher’s Day Celebration
Family and friends joined Bill Keller (front row, center) at the Hardy County Courthouse as he was
recognized for National Teachers Day in Hardy County. Jeff Hester, son of Wendell Hester (front row,
Photo by Jean Flanagan
right of Keller) presented the award.
By Jean A. Flanagan
Moorefield Examiner
William “Bill” Keller was presented with the inaugural Wendell
“Del” Hester National Teachers
Day award by National Teachers
Day, Inc.
“This day was created to honor
the people who dedicated their
lives to teaching our children,”
said Norman Sites, founder and
president of National Teachers
Day, Inc.
Keller was chosen, Sites said,
because he had an excellent career
in teaching, taught all his life and
is still regarded in high esteem after the passage of time. “He also
graduated from Shepherd College,” Sites said.
Keller graduated from Moorefield High School in 1959 and
went to Potomac State and Shepherd College, where he was named
Outstanding Senior Athlete. He
later received a Master’s degree in
Safety and Education from West
Virginia University.
Keller taught one year in Morgan County, but returned to
Moorefield High School in 1966.
He retired in 1998 after 32 years as
physical education and driver education teacher, head basketball
coach, assistant football and baseball coach, assistant principal and
athletic director. He was recently
inducted into the Moorefield Athletic Hall of Fame.
Jeff Hester, son of Wendell
“Del” Hester, presented the
award to Keller.
“This is a very special day for
me,” Keller said. “I want to thank
the Lord for my health and for the
opportunities He’s given me.”
Keller also thanked his family,
former teachers and coaches he
worked with and the Board of Education for allowing him to come
back to Moorefield High School. Sites said former teacher Wilda
Kimble was receiving the same
award in Dorcas.
“This is about recognizing
teachers,” Sites said. “We’d like
this to become a national holiday,
like Mother’s Day and Father’s
Day.”
Sites said National Teachers Day is not affiliated with the
school system or the National Education Association, which recognizes teachers in May.
Hunters Should Remember
Ethics on Public Land
The fall hunting seasons are
about to get underway in West
Virginia, and it’s time for hunters
to begin scouting both for game
and for places to enjoy their sport,
either on private or public land.
“We often talk about getting
landowner permission before
hunting on private land and the
ethical standards that should be
followed, but we need to also emphasize hunter ethics on public
land,” according to Mike Peters,
wildlife biologist with the West
Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). “West Virginia is very fortunate
to have 78 wildlife management
areas, eight state forests and three
national forests totaling more
than 1.5 million acres open to the
public for hunting, trapping and
fishing. This is more than 10 acres
of public land for every resident,
licensed hunter.
“It sounds like there is plenty
of room for everyone, but chances
are, if you hunt or trap on public land, you will encounter other
outdoor enthusiasts while afield,”
Peters said. “How we conduct
ourselves during these encounters
may not only determine the success and enjoyment of our hunt
but also other outdoor enthusiasts
using the same public lands.”
To the Citizens of Hardy
County
Don’t Write Your Checks Just
Yet
You would be a FOOL to give
any money to the HCEAA/COMMISSION until we get more details in writing where our money
will be spent. As far as I’m concerned the Commissioners, excluding A.J Wade have no clue
what to do.
How much money actually
goes to the Rescue Companies?
Will it be based on territory covered or perhaps population? The
only thing their telling us is they
want our money.
As far as we know one dollar
from each paying citizen goes to
the Rescue Company one dollar goes toward the building that
was purchased but not needed for
Fire or Rescue, and $118 goes into
Here are some suggestions that
may help you on your next public land hunt to be a more ethical
public land user.
• Make sure you know and understand the regulations for the
public land on which you are hunting or trapping. Although many
of the regulations among public
lands are similar, some may have
regulations specific to that area,
such as older-aged deer management areas.
• Be respectful of other hunters
and try not to hunt the same area
as someone else.
• Have a back-up plan, and try
to scout several areas to hunt. This
way, if someone else is already using the area you were planning to
hunt, you have other alternatives
and your day is not ruined.
• Some types of hunting, such
as dove and waterfowl hunting,
can be very social. If another hunter shows up late, invite them to
join your group if you have room.
Chances are, this will improve
both of your hunting experiences
because you will not be competing
for the same game.
• If you come across other
hunters, ask them where they plan
to hunt and tell them where you
plan to hunt. Working together,
you can increase your chances of
some special fund set up by the
Commission.
The Commission bought a
building they didn’t need, knowing
that the Mathias Baker Fire Department was getting licensed and
equipped with two ambulances,
one chase unit, and a Baker location to serve the community since
certain unmentionables brought
down the previous Rescue Squad.
The Fire Department also has
Deed in hand to a building free
and clear given to them by Janie
Berg/Loudoun Heights.
SO IM ASKING THE CITIZENS OF HARDY COUNTY NOT TO WRITE YOUR
CHECKS UNTIL WE GET ANSWERS.
I do agree something needs to
be done and I’m glad to support
the HCEAA, but my solution is
the citizens write the check to the
not interfering with each other’s
hunting and keep everybody safe. In some situations, more hunters
can be a positive factor.
• If you are going to hunt an
area where someone else may already be hunting, proceed with
caution and courtesy. Just remember -- you would not want someone to interrupt your hunt.
• Blinds and tree stands should
be placed and removed at appropriate times. Placing a tree stand
on public land three weeks prior
to the season to reserve “your
spot” is not only unfair to other
hunters but is also illegal. This
also applies to leaving a tree stand
up all season.
• Dispose of hides and carcasses from harvested game in a lawful
manner. It is illegal to dump deer
carcasses on public land.
• Leave the area in better condition than you found it. Do not
leave trash, and if you see trash,
pick it up and dispose of it properly.
“The old adage, ‘first come, first
served,’ applies in many situations
while using public land,” Peters
said. “Just remember – public land
is for everyone. As outdoor enthusiasts, we need to treat others
using public land the same as we
expect to be treated.”
local rescue company in their area
such as Fraleys Ambulance Service, Wardenville Rescue Squad
and now the Mathias Baker Fire
Dept make a copy of the check
and send a copy to the HCEAA/
COMMISSION for proof of payment. Then you know where your
money is going and for the right
reasons.
So let me finish by saying and
apologize for the following,
I’m proud of our “wild people”
and our “shack”, and if you want
“Dumb and Dumber” to spend
your money without your consent
take a seat in the back row.
Proud Outspoken Citizen of
Hardy Co.
Steve Elliott
Baker
MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 3
Letter to the County Commission
You didn’t only flip-flop as the
paper stated, you plain out lied to
all of us, especially to Mrs. Berg.
Now you’re making the taxpayers
pay for someone else’s mistake.
Your meetings were a waste of
our time and yours, because you
had already made up your mind,
just because you live on that side
of the mountain. You never did
check to see where that $300,000
went and that should have been
first on everyone’s list.
Sure, I agree they need an ambulance service across the mountain, but let them work for it. Why
should we pay for their mistakes?
Did any commissioners ever help
the Fraleys when they came to
Moorefield? Not that I ever heard
about, and I do remember that.
Not too long ago you were talking about a new courthouse (now
we’re getting a new school). In
the last paper someone brought
up about a nursing home. What
for? We have one already. I’m
surprised you haven’t mentioned
a hospital since Petersburg, Romney and Keyser have their own.
I think, Mr. Teets, you and JR
just love to spend someone elses’s
money! And J.R., so you think
we are “wild people.” Thank you.
You haven’t seen “wild” yet. You
haven’t seen anything yet, just wait
until your time is up. Women, get
ready, its time for someone of us
to get in there and hold their feet
to the fire. I know some of you are
smart enough to hold that office.
Mr. Wade, please hang in there
for us. Seems like you’re the only
one who knows what he’s doing and looking after us “wild
people.” Thank You! Mr. Ward,
no one ever said anything about
“hanging someone.” I said they
should be caught, pay back the
money and do jail time. Is that
asking too much? They broke the
law and had a $42,000 phone bill.
WOW
Elaine, thank you for speaking
up, but did you get any answers?
Seems like we never get the answers to any questions, regardless.
All we ever heard at the first meeting in answer to our questions was
“we don’t know” or “We didn’t
look into that.” Their minds were
made up before any meetings
were ever held.
Those meetings were just al BS
to make them look good, they had
tried to fool everybody.
When people ask me about
the public meetings, I told them
what was said, then I asked them
why they weren’t there. I heard all
kinds of excuses.
I also said, “They are going to
do what they want regardless of
what the public says.” And they
did.
Our president, governor, only
get to serve 4 years, so why should
any commissioner get to serve 6
years? I have voted ever since I became of age and I’ll keep on voting
as long as I’m able to.
I’ve worked on the counting
board at election time in Grant
several times. I know how elections are supposed to work. They
don’t always turn out the way we
want. That’s why we should all
register and vote in any and all
elections. At least we will have
tried to get the right people in the
right office.
One of the Wild People
Joanna Hesse
W.Va. Division of Forestry Firefighters
Assist with Fighting Fires in Montana
The West Virginia Division of Forestry dispatched a fire fighting crew to Montana on Monday to assist
with wildfires at the Miner Paradise Complex south of Livingston. Ten crew members are DOF foresters, five are civilians from West Virginia, and five are personnel from Pennsylvania. In addition to the
20-person crew in Montana, Fire Specialist Rodger Ozburn is working the Big Beaver Creek fire. All are
expected to serve 14-day tours of duty.
Volunteers Needed to Help
Spread Heart-Healthy Messages
The Hardy County Office of
the West Virginia University Extension Service is recruiting volunteers to help spread the word
about the “Love Your Heart
Movement” – a campaign devoted to helping women live longer,
heart-healthier lives.
The program is adapted from
the National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute’s campaign and is
targeted to help West Virginians
become educated and empowered
to take charge of their own health.
Volunteers will help spread
heart-health messages to friends,
family and co-workers through
materials provided by the WVU
Extension Hardy County office.
“Nearly 75,000 women in our
state suffer from heart disease,”
according to Elaine Bowen,
Ed.D., WVU Extension Service
health promotion specialist. “It’s
our responsibility as family members, friends and neighbors to
make sure that we look out for
each other. One of the best ways
to do this is to educate ourselves
and others about hear disease’s
symptoms and risks.”
Volunteers and community
partners are needed to share
a heart health message with Hardy County Residents. To learn
more about volunteering to become part of the Love Your Heart
Movement, contact the Hardy
County Office of the WVU Extension Service at 304-530-0273
West Virginia’s Deer and Bear
Archery Seasons to Open in Sept.
West Virginia’s 2013 archery
seasons for white-tailed deer and
black bear open on Saturday, September 28. The bear archery season is a split season (Sept. 28-Nov.
23 and Dec. 9 - Dec. 31). The deer
archery season runs through Dec.
31.
This is the second year the black
bear archery season will have both
a September start and an extended December segment. “The
black bear population continues
to expand,” said Curtis I. Taylor,
Chief of the Division of Natural
Resources Wildlife Resources
Section. “We believe the expanding population can sustain an ex-
tended archery season and provide a great deal of recreational
opportunity.”
In addition to a base license,
bear hunters must purchase a Bear
Damage Stamp (Class DS) to hunt
bear in West Virginia. Two bear
may be taken during the archery
Continued on page 8
Heishman Joins Law Firm
The law office of Walters &
Krauskopf would like to announce
the addition of Associate Attorney
James O. Heishman to their staff.
Heishman was born and raised
in Hardy County and attended
Moorefield High School. He attended the University of Kentucky
and in 2003 graduated Magna
Cum Laude with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Journalism. After
his undergraduate studies, Heishman attended law school at West
Virginia University, where he
earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2006. Upon graduation, he returned
to Moorefield to manage the family business, the Moorefield Exam-
iner. He also opened his own private law practice. In 2008, Heishman was hired
by the Hardy County Commission
as the Assistant Prosecutor and
held that position for the past five
years. Along with his employment
with Hardy County, he was also
named the General Manager at
the Moorefield Examiner. Heishman serves on the Board
of Directors of the West Virginia
Press Association and is on the
Board of the E. A. Hawse Health
Center.
Walters & Krauskopf considers
Heishman a great addition and
looks forward to his involvement
in the future growth of the firm.
James O. Heishman
4 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Obituaries
James William Funkhouser,
MD, 84, Kettering, Ohio, passed
away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He
was born on August 22, 1928, in
Dayton, OH, to the late William
and Nellie Funkhouser.
Dr. Funkhouser earned his
Bachelor of Medical Technology
at the University of Dayton. He
then received his Masters in Bacteriology and his Medical Doctorate
from Ohio State University.
He had a distinguished career
at the Miami Valley Hospital becoming director. He co-founded
the Community Blood Center,
Community Tissue Center and
was co-founder and director of the
CompuNet laboratories at the hospital. Dr. Funkhouser wrote for
numerous publications, journals
and magazines.
His great passion was his Swiss
heritage and restoring the family
home built in 1844 in Hardy County. He was successful in getting the
Henry Funkhouser Farm and Log
House at Baker listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dr. Funkhouser was preceded
in death by his wife, Mary Ann
Funkhouser; a son, Steven Funkhouser; brothers Harold, Paul and
Jack Funkhouser.
He is survived by a son Jeffrey
A. (Debra) Funkhouser of Waynesville, OH; daughters Cynthia
A. (Gregory) Rose, of Wooster,
OH, and Judith L. Funkhouser
or Oakwood, OH; grandchildren
Danny Rose, Steven Funkhouser
and JoNell Funkhouser, and several nieces, nephews and special
friends.
Services were held July 20 in
Centerville, OH, followed by burial in Woodland Cemetery.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Brenda Turner Richardson, age
62, of Moorefield, W.Va., passed
away on Monday, August 26, 2013
at her residence.
She was born on August 2, 1951
in Moorefield, W.Va., and was the
daughter of the late Paul Herman
Turner and Autumn Dora Weatherholtz Turner. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death
by three brothers.
Mrs. Richardson partnered
with her husband for over 30 years
as a co-owner and operator of The
Top Hat Supper Club. She was
Catholic by faith.
She is survived by her husband
and best friend of over 40 years,
Terry Richardson; one daughter, Kathran Autumn Richardson
of Moorefield, W.Va.; one son,
Terry “Buck Turner” Richardson,
of Moorefield, W.Va.; one sister,
Ruby Autumn Smith of Middletown, Md.; three brothers, Forrest
Paul Turner of Circleville, Ohio,
Donald G. Turner of Augusta,
W,Va. and Gale Gene Turner of
Moorefield, W.Va.; and five grandchildren.
A funeral service was conduct-
Age In Action
Sept. 9 - 13, 2013
lie and Bruce Leslie, 56; Sandra
Mathias,
Moorefield,
Evans and Polly Ours, 47; John
Wardensville (Home Delivered)
Childs and Bill Long, 46 1/2; and
Nutrition Sites
Leona Reynolds and Eleanor
Monday, Sept. 9 - Chip Beef
Heishman, 42.
Gravy, Biscuit, Hash Browns,
The bridge club meets each Green Beans, Apple Juice
Tuesday, Sept. 10 - Pinto Beans,
Wednesday at the library beginCornbread,
Onions, Tomatoes,
ning at 7:00 p.m.
Apricots
Wednesday, Sept. 11- “Birthday Meal”: Breaded Pork Patty,
ommunity alendar f vents
Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Brussel
Sprouts, Dinner Roll, Fruit, DesUnited
Methodist
Church
For
more
Every Sunday
sert
AA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., (CS), information, call 304-897-6187.
Thursday, Sept. 12 - Beef &
Second Wednesdays
Gimmee 12 Steps Group, Baker
Noodles,
Spinach, Pineapple,
Hardy County Rod & Gun Club
Methodist Church, Old Rt. 55
Wheat Bread
meeting,
7:00
p.m.
All
members
Every Monday
Friday, Sept. 13 - Chicken &
AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Moore- urged to attend. Guests are welcome. Dumplings with Veggies, Northern
********
field Presbyterian Church
Potomac Highlands Shrine Club Beans, Pears
*********
Mathias Site Closed on Fridays
Al-Anon meeting at the Capon meets the second Wednesday of each ACTIVITIES AT MOOREFIELD
Bridge United Methodist Church month at Family Traditions RestauSENIOR CENTER
(corner of Route 50 and Cold Stream rant, Va. Ave., Petersburg, WV. MeetMonday, Sept. 9 ing
and
meal
to
start
at
5:30
p.m.
For
Road) meets every Monday at 7:00
Tuesday, Sept. 10 - Senior Shopp.m. For additional information, more information call 304-257-4801. ping, 1:00
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contact Clyde DeWitt at 304-874Wednesday, Sept. 11 Potomac Highlands Ladies Shrine
4291.
Thursday, Sept. 12 - Bowling,
Club meets the second Wednesday of
Every Second Monday
1:00
Friends of the Library meeting, each month, Grant County Senior
Friday, Sept. 13 - Bible Study,
4 p.m., except in Aug. and Dec. All Center, Petersburg, 6:00 p.m. For 11:15
meetings are open to the public and more information call 304-749-7288
Sat., Sept. 14 - Craft, Bake &
anyone interested is welcomed to at- or 304-434-7075.
Yard Sale, 8:00 - ?
Every
Thursday
tend.
REMINDERS
Wardensville Lions Club StoryEvery Third Monday
•Anyone
wishing to pick up a
SCV Camp 582 (Sons of Confed- time, 10 a.m., Wardensville Library.
meal
at
the
Mathias
Nutrition Site
**********
erate Veterans) meeting, 7:30, Hardy
or the Moorefield Nutrition Site,
AA
Meeting,
6:30
p.m.,
MooreCounty Public Library. Members
please call by 9:30 a.m. Due to the
urged to attend and visitors are wel- field Presbyterian Church
availability of food, substitutions
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come.
are sometimes necessary. Anyone
Narcotics
Anonymous
meetEvery Tuesday
under the age of 60 is welcome to
ing,
(open
meetings
to
everyone)
Narcotics Anonymous meeting,
come and eat with us and there is
(open meetings to everyone), 6:30 - 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic a cost. If you are age 60 or older
Church,
Grant
St.,
Petersburg,
WV.
7:30 p.m., Moorefield Presbyterian
and live in the Moorefield, Rig,
Church, S. Main St., Moorefield, WV. For information call Gary at 304- Fisher, Frosty Hollow, Fort Run,
For information, call Gary at 304- 530-4957.
or Old Fields areas and would like
*********
530-4957.
to come into the Senior Center for
Friendly
Franklin
Family
Group
**********
lunch and/or activities, and need a
for
parents,
spouses
and
family
AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., St. Mary’s
ride, please call us at 304-530-2256
Catholic Church, Grant St., Peters- members whose lives are impacted and the van will pick you up. Please
by
a
loved
ones
misuse
of
substances
burg.
(alcohol or drugs) meets at 7:00 p.m. call by 10:00 a.m.
Every Wednesday
•HCCOA receives funding from
Open Community Lunch, Em- at Faith Lutheran Church, 102 Maple federal and state entities including
Ave.,
Franklin,
WV.
For
more
informanuel Episcopal Church, corner of
WV Bureau of Senior Services and
Winchester Ave. and South Fork, Rd., mation contact Shelby 304-249-5538. Upper Potomac AAA, local govEvery
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Be our guest
AA Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Lost Riv- ernment, donations and memorial
for good food, good fellowship, to
contributions.
er
Grill,
Rt. 259.
visit with your neighbors or to meet
•The Moorefield Senior Center
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and greet new friends.
has
Ensure. It is available by the
AA Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Grove St.
Every Wednesday Night
case (24 cans), half case (12 cans)
United
Methodist
Church,
PetersAA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lost River
or six pack. Flavors available are
burg.
strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and
butter pecan. They are also available in the Plus. Call the center for
the price.
•The Moorefield Seniors are
A Howell game was played on
August 28 with four tables in play
in the South Branch Duplicate
Bridge Club held at the Hardy
County Public Library. There
were eight pairs playing 28 boards
with an average match-point score
of 42.
Overall winners were Kay Les-
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JAMES “BUSTER” EDWARD CLARK
James “Buster” Edward Clark, leaves behind many wonderful
56, of Romney, W.Va., died Mon- neighbors, friends and his special
day, August 26, 2013 at his resi- cat, “Teddy”.
dence.
A funeral service was held at
He was born on September 12, the Shaffer Funeral Home, Rom1956 in Romney, W.Va. and was ney, W.Va., on Thursday, August
the son of the late James M. and 29 with Rev. Wendell Everett ofLena Amanda (Wolford) Clark.
ficiating. Interment was at LahMr. Clark graduated from
mansville Cemetery, LahmansHampshire High School class
ville, W.Va.
of 1974. He was employed for
Memorials may be made to St.
37 years by Atlantic Broadband.
Paul
United Methodist Church,
“Buster” was respected and loved
200
Lemondrop
Kid Drive, Lahby his co-workers and all those he
mansville,
WV
26731
or Mt. Zion
served.
He is survived by his wife of 34 Church, Knobley Road, Rt. 6 Box
ed on Saturday, August 31, 2013,
years, Connie Lou (Webb) Clark; 6555, Keyser, WV 26726.
at the Elmore Funeral Home. two foster sons, Roger Able and
Arrangements were under the
Burial was at the Richardson Fam- Kody Mongold; and his loving ex- direction of the Shaffer Funeral
ily Cemetery in Moorefield, W.Va. tended family the Webb’s. He also Home, Romney, WV.
Pallbearers were John Riggleman, Matt Bourelle, Bryan Ward,
Mel Burrows, Tracey Ruddle,
Sheriton Stump, Tucker Eye, Jim
was elected to the House of Delegates
Hege, and James Carpenter.
from Fayette County.
Memorial donations may be
Sept. 8, 1862: Raiders led by
Confederate Gen. Albert G. Jenkins,
made to the American Cancer
a Cabell County native, rode into
Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, WinBarboursville. They skirmished with
chester, VA 22601.
the enemy, then rode into Wayne, LoArrangements were under the
The following events happened gan, and Raleigh counties.
direction of the Elmore Funeral
on these dates in West Virginia hisSept. 8, 1947: Morris Harvey
Home.
tory. To read more, go to e-WV: The College (now University of CharlesWest Virginia Encyclopedia at www. ton) moved to its current location on
wvencyclopedia.org.
the south side of the Kanawha River.
Sept. 5, 1861: Sutton was ocSept. 9, 1839: Anderson “Devil
cupied by 5,000 Union troops. Anse” Hatfield was born in Mingo
making dried potato necklaces to
Later in 1861, General Rosecrans County. He was the patriarch of the
sell. If you would like to see them, bivouacked 10,000 Union troops
Hatfield family and their leader durcome by the Center, 8 a.m. to 4 there, including a future president, ing the Hatfield-McCoy feud.
p.m., Monday - Friday.
William McKinley.
Sept. 10, 1782: Frontier heroine
Sept. 6, 1875: Members of the Betty Zane is credited with saving
•Medicare: If you need help
with your Medicare Part D Pre- notorious James Gang robbed Fort Henry in Wheeling during an
scription Drugs call the Center the Bank of Huntington and got attack by the British and Indians. Acaway on horseback. The robbery cording to one account, Zane sprintto talk with someone to help you,
spawned a host of legends, includ- ed across a field to retrieve gunpowMonday-Friday, 8 - 4. (304) 530- ing stories about outlaw Frank
der from the Zane family cabin.
2256.
James Ð brother of Jesse James Sept. 10, 1861: The Battle of Car•Wardensville Home Delivered hiding out in Wayne County.
nifex Ferry took place on the Gauley
Sept. 6, 1980: The new Moun- River. Union General William RoseMeals: If you are not receiving a
taineer
Field opened in Morgantown crans sent in brigades one at a time
regular home delivered meal and
with
a
41-27
win over Cincinnati. It as they arrived at the battlefield, alyou want to get a meal on any day,
was the first game of new coach Don lowing the outnumbered ConfederMonday-Friday, please call the
Nehlen, who would become the most
Moorefield Nutrition Site by 9:00 successful coach in West Virginia ates to repulse the piecemeal attacks.
During the night, the Confederates
a.m. at 304-530-2256. If you know University history.
decided to retreat before they could
you will not be home for your meal
Sept. 7, 1808: Peter Godwin Van be defeated in the morning.
or you need an extra meal you Winkle was born in New York City.
e-WV: The West Virginia Encan let Dave (Moorefield) or Eric Van Winkle was elected as one of the cyclopedia is a project of the West
(Wardensville) know the day be- first two U.S. senators from the new Virginia Humanities Council. For
state of West Virginia.
more information, contact the West
fore.
Sept. 7, 1848: Christopher Har- Virginia Humanities Council, 1310
•Farmer’s Market Coupons are
rison Payne was born in Monroe Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV
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to have a paper signed by them
giving you permission to do so.
A proxy paper is available at the
“We Work For Those Who Love and Remember”
Center. The amount is $20.00 per
Granite • Marble • Bronze
household. Birthday and income is
also needed. Questions, please call
the center at 304-530-2256.
DONATIONS
Memorials, L.L.C.
Those making donations were
Jim Weeks, Betty Wilkins, Lona
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IMPERISHABLE
(Opposite the Plaza Shopping Center)
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Wolfe, Stacey Henry, Kay and
George Lyter, Wesley and Sharon
Thompson, Bobby Smith, Mike
Stump, Linda Moyers, Zetta Shanholtz, Debby Sherman, Judy Hyre,
Karl Evans, Food Lion, and the
The family of Eula V. See would like to thank the Mathias
Moorefield Examiner. Donations
Baker Volunteer Rescue Squad and the North River
are greatly appreciated.
Volunteer Fire Department for the times they responded to
our calls.
Also to Dr. Thompson and Dr. Leslie and the staff at Grant
Memorial Hospital along with the Home Health Staff.
Everyone at EA Hawse Nursing HOme for the care they
gave to Eula.
BRENDA TURNER RICHARDSON
DR. JAMES WILLIAM FUNKHOUSER
I see the tears you are crying,
And the pain that’s in your eyes.
But please don’t be sad,
Because love never dies.
And though you cannot feel me hold you,
Or give you a quick kiss.
The sound of my voice and the touch of my hand,
Are the simple things you miss.
So please celebrate my birthday,
Filled with memories and love.
Just close your eyes and realize,
I am celebrating in Heaven above.
And when the sorrow overwhelms you,
Just pray and He will help you be strong.
And you will find the peace He alone can give,
Knowing I am in Heaven where I belong.
New Arrivals
Social
Hester Birth Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hester of
Winchester, Va. announce the
birth of their first child, a son, on
July 13, 2013. Paxton Del Hester
weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. Maternal
grandparents are Tom and Peggy
Hawse of Moorefield and paternal
grandparents are Jeff and Patricia
Hester of Winchester. Mrs. Hester is the former Chelsea Collins
Hawse.
Parker Birth Announced
James and August Parker
would like to announce the birth
of their third daughter, O’della
March Parker.
O’della was born on April 10,
2013 at 5:45 p.m. at Grant Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8
pounds, 3 3/4 ounces and was 20
inches long.
O’della was welcomed into the
world by her two sisters, Zanna
and Emma, her brother, Tyler, her
paternal grandparents, Joe and Dianna Fisher, and O’della’s pastor,
Pastor Carolyn Berg.
O’della is definitely a gift from
God.
Senator Joe Manchin and JoBeth Delawder
Local WVU Extension Offices Lend
A Hand in Keeping Your Pressure
Canner Working Its Best
Canning is a great way to be
able to enjoy local fruits and vegetables all year round. However,
it is important that canning equipment is kept in peak condition to
get the most out of your canning
efforts. West Virginia University
Extension’s local offices offer free
pressure canner testing in all 55
counties.
“Having a pressure canner
tested at a local WVU Extension
office allows individuals to help
safeguard their canned foods, as
well as the hard work and time involved with the canning process,”
says Litha Sivanandan, WVU Ex-
Family and Friends
are invited to join the
50th Anniversary
Celebration
of
Jennings & Carolyn
Whetzel
Sunday, September 8
2 – 4 pm
Crab Run Church of the
Brethren, Mathias, WV
Your presence will be your gift.
tension food safety and preservation specialist.
A pressure canner that is working correctly not only seals in food
flavor, but also allows for the elimination of harmful microorganisms
by way of high heat exposure that
makes certain that enzymes remain inactive to keep high-quality,
safe fruit and vegetable preserves.
“Taking the necessary stepslike having canners tested - helps
ensure that they are working properly, reducing the chance of food
spoilage from faulty equipment,”
says Sivanandan.
An important test to ensure jar
lids are sealed can be used 12 to 24
hours after the canning process. To
guarantee a proper seal, the center
of the jar’s lid should appear concaved or curved downward, and
must not move when pushed with
a finger. A lid that does not seal is
a typical result of a faulty pressure
canner.
Don’t waste your time or your
fruits and vegetables. Get your
pressure canner tested for free at
the WVU Extension Service Hardy County office, located at 204
Washington Street, Moorefield,
WV 26836. Please call ahead to
schedule your canner testing For
more information, call 304-5300273.
Moorefield High School
Student Selected as
National Youth Delegate
JoBeth Delawder, of Old
Fields, WV, student at Moorefield High School was selected to
represent West Virginia as a National Youth Delegate at the 2013
Washington Youth Summit on the
Environment at George Mason
University.
Delawder was awarded this opportunity to join a select group of
250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive
week-long study of leadership in
environmental science and conservation. Delawder was chosen
based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest
and excellence in leadership in the
sciences and conservation studies.
George Mason University
along with partners, National
Geographic and the National Zoo
were excited to welcome the nation’s youth scholars to DC. The
Washington Youth Summit was
held June 23-28, 2013.
During her visit, JoBeth met
with Senator Manchin on Capitol
Hill and spent the day discussing
“what the government is doing for
the environment”.
The Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE)
is a unique student leadership
conference designed to develop
and encourage future leaders in
the important field of environmental studies and conservation
in the 21st century. The Advisory
Board is chaired by Mark Bauman, Executive Vice President of
National Geographic Television
and co-chaired by Joe Sacco, Educational Director for the National
Zoo. Additional members include
world renowned scholars, distinguished scientists and an award
winning university faculty. For
more information visit us online at
wyse.gmu.edu.
MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 5
Hardy County Schools
Sept. Lunch Menu
Monday, September 2: No School
- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3: Teriyaki
Chicken on Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin
Oranges, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Wednesday, September 4: Fish
Sandwich, Baked Beans, Applesauce,
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Thursday, September 5: Chicken
Pot Pie, Sweet Potatoes, Peaches,
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Friday, September 6: Salisbury
Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy,
Fruit Cup, Honey Wheat Roll, Fruit
& Garden Bar, Milk
Monday, September 9: Beef Taco,
Pinto Beans, Peaches, Salsa, Fruit &
Garden Bar, Milk;
Tuesday, September 10: Pizza,
Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk;
Wednesday, September 11: Pork
Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple Chunks, Honey Wheat Roll,
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Thursday, September 12: Chicken
Tenders, Mixed Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, WW Sugar Cookie,
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Friday, September 13: Creamed
Chicken on Biscuit, Peas, Spiced Apples, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Monday, September 16: Chili Con
Carne, Corn, Fruit Cup, Hobo Bun,
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Tuesday, September 17: Cheeseburger, Oven Fries, Pineapple
Chunks, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Wednesday, September 18: Lasagna, California Blend, Mandarin
Oranges, Bread Stick, Fruit & Garden
Bar, Milk
Thursday, September 19: Ham,
Mac’n Cheese, Mixed Vegetables,
Applesauce, Honey Wheat Roll, Fruit
& Garden Bar, Milk
Friday, September 20: Chicken
Patty on Bun, Green Beans, Peaches,
Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Monday, September 23: Chicken
Quesadilla, Black Beans, Fruit Cup,
Salsa, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk
Tuesday, September 24: Pizza,
California Blend, Peaches, Fruit &
Garden Bar, Milk
Wednesday, September 25: Oven
Roasted Chicken, Cauliflower, Pineapple Chunks, Wheat Roll, Fruit &
Garden Bar, Milk
Thursday, September 26: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Broccoli, Applesauce, Fruit & Garden Bar, Milk;
Friday, September 27: Pork BBQ
on Bun, Corn, Diced Mango, Fruit &
Garden Bar, Milk
Monday, September 30:Rainbow
Trout Nuggets, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit & Garden Bar,
Milk
Breakfast includes a variety of
low fat milk, cereal, juice and yogurt
daily.
Hardy County Schools is an Equal
Opportunity Provider and Employer.
WIC Sept. Schedule
WIC offers nutrition education
and healthy foods to pregnant,
breast feeding, and postpartum
women, infants and children under the age of 5. Please phone
304-538-3382.
Hardy County WIC Clinic.
Wilson Plaza (first floor), 712
North Main St., Suite 105, Moorefield, WV, meets on Tuesdays and
Fridays in September, 9:00 - 3:00.
Hardy County participants can
receive services in Petersburg if
desired. Petersburg WIC Clinic,
Hospital Drive, is open Mondays
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the fol- Patients Shirk and VanMeter watch as the mock wedding begins.
lowing exceptions:
Sept. 2 : Closed LaborDay
WIC is an Equal Opportunity
Provider.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone
for the cards, flowers, food,
prayers and support that
was given to our family.
Thank you to Sherwin
Tharpe and to Loy-Giffin
Funeral Home for your
kind words during the
Celebration of Life
Ceremony for Eula V. See.
To everyone who helped
with the preparation of the dinner and clean up after the service at
the War Memorial Building, we can’t thank you enough. And to our
Summit Family and Friends, Thank You.
Donna and Craig
VIDEO IMPRESSIONS
Closing September 30
Last day to use tanning visits, Sept. 30
Lotion up to 45% off
Entire selection of DVDs, Blu-Ray and
Games for Sale
304-257-4483
415 Virginia Ave., Petersburg
Patients Enjoy Annual Mock
Wedding at Grant Memorial
Grant Memorial Hospital staff
recently said unofficial “I dos” for
patients” entertainment at the seventh annual mock wedding.
The wedding, which took place
on June 19, was broadcast live on
WELD and also featured Steve
Davis from the radio station as the
minister.
Whitney Cook (C.N.A.) played
the part of the bride, while Joshua
Gartin (from the hospital’s lab)
starred as the groom.
Dr. Steve Thompson acted as
father of the bride and has played
this role for five out of the seven
years the mock wedding has taken
place.
The best man was Brett Roberts, Casey Goldizen acted as
the ring bearer, maid of honor
was played by Lauren Brown and
Kelsey Harper was a flower girl
along with Samantha Simon.
Patients Evelyn Shirk and
Arvella VanMeter filled the
“mother roles.” Shirk acted as
mother of groom, and VanMeter
was mother of the bride.
Several local businesses offered to help with this activity:
Shop ‘n Save provided cake and
other refreshments, Petals Florist
gave the bouquet and Kaposy’s
supplied the tux jackets.
Those in attendance were serenaded with music by Jesse Crites
(R.N.) and Joe Crites.
Hospital staff and E-wing patients were reminiscing on their
own wedding memories as the
event went on.
“This is one of the favorite activities at the hospital,” said Josie
Goldizen, GMH Activities Director. “I ask the patients each year if
they want a wedding or ice cream
party, and they always select the
wedding.”
“Delight yourself also
in the Lord, And He
shall give you the
desires of your heart.”
PSALMS 37:4 (NKJV)
Thanks to everyone
for the birthday cards
on my 68th Birthday.
May God Bless!
BETTY TURNER
6 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Library Windows
Closed
The Moorefield library will be
closed September 13 for a staff
development meeting. We will
reopen on September 14 at our
regular hours.
Book Memorials
(July 2013)
And We Helped by Melinda
Chambers - given in memory of
Mary Rose and Bill Hicks by Betty
Williams.
Monetary Memorials
(July 2013)
Donation given in memory of
the lovely Betty Barbe by Jennifer
Fraley Ferrell.
New Fiction & Mysteries
The Whole Enchilada (Goldy
Bear mystery; 17) by Diane Mott
Davidson - After one of her best
friends meets an untimely demise,
Goldy Schulz must serve up a killer especially when she discovers
that she is next on the hit list.
I, Saul by Jerry B. Jenkins
- Israel is aflame with passion,
Rome is burning, and a murderer-turned-apostle strains against
his chains in prison, desperate to
share the Gospel one last time.
Two thousand years later, a modern-day seeker travels the globe
to save his best friend’s life and
is drawn into a search for that ancient prisoner’s secret memoirs-which may have already fallen
into the wrong hands.
Rosemary Opens Her Heart
(Home at Cedar Creek; 2) by
Naomi King - Zanna Lambright is
finally marrying Jonny Ropp, and
friends and family have come from
far and wide to celebrate. Among
them is young widow Rosemary
Yutzy, mother of toddler Katie,
whose husband was tragically
killed last fall. With a willing heart
Rosemary has taken over care of
her in-law’s family and continued
to run a baked goods business
from home, but privately she still
mourns her lost Joe, and is unpre-
pared for the changes in her life.
Living in Harmony (New Beginnings; 1) by Mary Ellis - Amy
King faces challenges in her young
Amish life when both of her parents are killed in a house fire
and her fiance, John Detweiler,
persuades her to leave Lancaster
County and make a new beginning
with him in Harmony, Maine.
Annie’s Truth (Touch of Grace;
1) by Beth Shriver - Annie must
leave the security of her family
and community to find her true
identity when she discovers she
was adopted as a newborn and
raised by her Amish parents.
Love Comes to Paradise (New
Beginnings; 2) by Mary Ellis Nora King believes she is a woman
in love. When Elam leaves their
ultraconservative Amish district
in Maine, Nora follows soon after.
But does she love the man or the
independence and freethinking he
represents?
Ambulance Fee Billing
Continued from page 1
Operation Certification) class and
become certified. We have started EMT training. I think these
should qualify us for a hardship.”
Greenwalt said the HCEAA
could not make a recommendation at this time.
“When the forms go out, there
will be a hardship application,”
he said. “Until we receive that,
we cannot make a recommendation. I’m not sure when they will
be sent.”
Young said the message from
the County Commission was if the
ambulance fee is not paid by Sept.
30, it will be considered late and
other charges will be assessed.
Greenwalt asked the HCEAA
Board members to think about
what constitutes a hardship. “I
don’t know how we got saddled
with this responsibility,” he said. Greenwalt advised Young to
take her petition directly to the
County Commission. Their next
meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 3.
In addition to financial hardships, county residents with more
than one residence in the county
can apply to have the second residence exonerated. “If you have a
house and a hunting cabin on the
mountain, that cabin would be exonerated,” Greenwalt said. “But who is going to verify those
secondary residences? That’s
something else the County Commission has to decide.”
Lease Agreement
While the HCEAA voted at the
last meeting to accept a lease of
the former Mathias Baker Rescue
Squad from the County Commission, several members voiced concern about a 30-day cancellation
clause in the lease. According to the lease, “The
Lessee and the Lessor shall have
the right to terminate this agreement upon (30 thirty days written
notice.”
“This is a problem,” said
HCEAA Board Member Grady
Bradfield. “This means we have a
month-to-month lease.”
Greenwalt asked the members
to review the lease for discussion
at the next meeting. “There may
be other things we want to address,” he said.
Baker Building
Greenwalt asked the Building Committee to establish a fee
structure and schedule for rental
of the Baker building. Individuals
and organizations have rented the
building in the past. “We need to charge something
to cover our expenses,” HCEAA
Board Member Julian Hott said.
“The biggest thing is that they
need to show proof of insurance,”
Greenwalt said. “If they aren’t
covered, they can go online and
purchase short-term insurance.”
The building is insured by the
West Virginia Counties Risk Pool.
EMS Coverage Area
Greenwalt pointed to a map
of Hardy County with coverage
areas outlined in various colors.
The map was created by the 911
Center. “This shows the coverage
areas and the dual alert areas,” he
said.
A motion was made, seconded and approved to approve the
service contract with the Mathias Baker Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department was recently licensed to respond to EMS
calls.
“The county had a contract with
Fraley, MBRS and Wardensville,
but it expired in 2008 and has not
been renewed,” Greenwalt said.
“There is no service agreement
with anyone.”
HCEAA Ambulances
HCEAA Board Member Alex
Santana asked about the disposition of two ambulances and a
chase unit owned by the HCEAA.
It was agreed that when the MBVFD was licensed, those vehicles
would transfer from the Wardensville Rescue Squad to Mathias
Baker. New Location
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intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more
information about REM, services offered or to see if
somebody you know qualifies for the program,
contact your local Moorefield office at 304-538-2098.
REM Moorefield, WV
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•Employment Services
•Respite Care
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Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 538-2098
New Non-Fiction
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That
Work by Ilona Bray - Features advice and stories from over 40 experienced fundraisers, foundation
staffers, journalists, and more, this
edition offers strategies for raising
donations from individuals, companies, and institutions, and covers the tools and staff you’ll need
to get the job done.
Coming Clean by Kimberly
Rae Miller - A memoir about
growing up in a cluttered and ratinfested home--the result of her
father’s struggle with compulsive
hoarding--describes how the burden led to the author’s suicide
attempt and her against-all-odds
bond with her parents.
New Easy Readers
The Fox in the Library by Lorenz Pauli - When Fox goes to the
library looking for mice, Mouse
offers fox a book so that he will
get new ideas -- like wanting to eat
chickens. But when the chickeneating, fox-hunting farmer walks
into the library, Fox and Chicken
think fast and come up with a surprising solution that just might
save them both.
The Birthday Queen by Audrey
Wood - The Birthday Queen is
busy in the Birthday Palace, making everything perfect for your
birthday, and it will be the best
birthday party ever.
Rawr! by Todd H. Doodler Rex is bigger than anyone else at
school, and everybody is scared
at him--but he reminds us that
“rawr” means hello in dinosaur
language.
The Wee Hours by Stephanie
Watson - A child’s dreams take
the form of mischievous Wee
Hours who ransack her bedroom
until the milder morning hours
come and put the Wee Hours to
bed.
Hiding Phil by Eric Barclay Three siblings come upon an elephant named Phil and decide to
bring him home--and then they
have to hide him from their parents.
Dinosaur Christmas by Jerry
Pallotta - After he gets a postcard
from a little girl, Santa Claus reminisces about all the trouble he had
when dinosaurs pulled his sleigh.
Penguin Cha-cha by Kristi
Valiant - Penguins are dancing in
their cove, and a young girl is determined to join in the fun.
Ten Orange Pumpkins by Stephen Savage - In this Halloween
countdown book, ten orange
pumpkins are each carried off by a
witch, a ghost, a spider, and other
Halloween creatures until there’s
just one.
Brownie & Pearl See the Sights
by Cynthia Rylant - After visiting
the shoe shop, the hat shop, and
the cupcake shop, a weary little
girl and her sleepy cat head home
for a nap.
Lost River Dam
“The license we applied for as
the Ambulance Authority is for
secondary responder,” Greenwalt
said. “If we are to serve as a backup, we should own and insure the
vehicles. That way, if Fraley needs
an ambulance, we should be able
to help them.”
Greenwalt said the HCEAA
and other EMS organizations
must have a Mutual Aid Agreement and the personnel must appear on the HCEAA roster. “If the vehicles are available to
any organization in the county,
this will show the public this is a
county organization,” he said.
“Our job is to have the resources
available to any ambulance company in the county.”
Training
Sara Young asked if the
HCEAA could facilitate training.
“As part of our EMT class, we
are required to have eight hours
of clinical training and 10 contacts
with patients,” she said. “Can you
help with that aspect of our training?”
Greenwalt said until the
HCEAA is licensed, they cannot.
“You should work with Mathias
Baker, Wardensville or Fraley,”
he said.
Santana said the requirement
was new and the organization that
facilitates the class should make
those arrangements.
Young said she and her husband were the only students from
Hardy County and the class being
offered in Mineral County. “Other students are getting their time
in Mineral County,” she said.
New Board Members
Greenwalt said Fraley Ambulance Service suggested paramedic Dave Pratt serve on the board as
their representative. A motion was
made, seconded and approved to
that effect. The recommendation
will be sent to the County Commission for their approval.
Santana said, since there are
two openings on the board, per-
haps the 911 center would like to Continued from page 1
Wickey said NRCS has approxihave a representative. “They cer- sponsible for securing the permits, mately 45 percent of the $29.8 miltainly have a stake in this,” he said. Wickey said. “They have applied lion price tag on hand. “Funding
for a 404 permit from the U.S. decision are not our area, either,”
Army Corps of Engineers and a he said.
Compensation
401 permit from the West VirginSince federal discretionary
While Fraley Ambulance Ser- ia Department of Environmental
funds
are in short supply, Wickey
vice is being compensated for the Protection.”
said
the
state may elect to fund
Section 404 of the Clean Waadditional fuel used to cover calls
ter Act regulates the disposal of the project or commit more to the
for EMS on the east side of the dredged or fill material in water- state matching funds. “With the
county, they have requested the ways and wetlands.
impacts of climate change, a deSection 401 of the CWA re- pendable water supply is becomHCEAA or County Commission
reimburse them for staffing when quires all applicants of a 404 per- ing extremely important,” he said.
mit also get a Water Quality CertiThe Parker Hollow Dam serves
they need additional personnel.
fication from the state.
as
the reservoir for the public wa“If Fraley goes to Mathias and
Wickey said the design for the
ter
system in Baker. Both Parker
the patient goes to Rockingham dam is about 95 percent complete.
Hollow
and Kimsey Run provide
Memorial Hospital, they are out The project will go out for bid and
fishing and recreational boating
construction
is
expected
to
take
of service for several hours,” Greopportunities
approximately two years.
enwalt said. “When they take their
limited resources out of the area, PYLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTION
it leaves the west side vulnerable.”
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and we help each other out.”
“When we go out on a call,
no one is covering for us,” said
HCEAA Member Mary Fishel.
“It happens in Wardensville all the
time.”
A motion was made, seconded and approved to reimburse
Fraley if an outside paramedic is
employed when the ambulance
company responds to calls outside
of their territory. The reimbursement is effective for 30 days.
The next meeting of the Hardy
County Emergency Ambulance
Authority will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11 beginning at 7 p.m.
The meetings are held at the RRT
Building across from the 911 Center and are open to the public.
MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 7
Potomac Lifestyles
Those Who Served
Our Country
Korean War Army Veteran
Harlan Delano Hott
Photo by Diane Hypes
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a
series of articles on Korean War Veterans living in and around Hardy
County.
By Diane S. Hypes
Moorefield Examiner
When Korean War Army Veteran
Harlan Delano Hott gets up in the
morning he has two beautiful views
of his world to enjoy. At his front window he can see the Valley View Golf
Course, where he enjoys one of his
hobbies, playing golf. And, as he
walks out the back door of his home
to the building where he works at his
other hobby, that of woodturning, he
can view one of the magnificent
mountain ranges in West Virginia,
Harlan is a tall, lean and handsome guy with wonderful posture, a
shock of white hair, and is gifted with
a smiling and friendly demeanor. He
also happens to have the unique distinction of being named after our
32nd President, Franklin Delano
Roosevelt.
Born on September 11, 1933, into
the Donald and Edna Hott family,
Harlan is the youngest of seven children, four sons and three daughters.
Regrettably he was only two years old
when his father, who was then the
Sheriff of Hardy County, died of double pneumonia.
Harlan attended both Moorefield
Elementary School and Moorefield
High School graduating in 1952. He
went to work for his brother Warden
at Valley Cheese until October of
1953 when he was drafted in to the
Army. He was sent to Camp Gordon,
Georgia for six weeks of basic training and six weeks of Military Police
Training. “While we were there,”
Harlan said, “some of the West Virginia boys, including George Harvey
and Johnny Vance from Hardy
County, and Joe Huffman, Wesley
Cosner, and Ed Snell from Grant
County, formed a basketball team,
and we even became the champions
on the base.”
After finishing his training Harlan
was stationed at First Army Headquarters on Governor’s Island, New
York. “I was there for six months
directing traffic and policing that
area, plus parts of New York City.”
While he was there he also played on
a basketball team with a First Lieutenant, who ended up becoming his
good friend.
When he got his orders to go to
Korea he flew from New York to
Seattle, WA then boarded a troop
ship sailing to Tokyo Bay. “There
were about 4,500 soldiers on the
ship,” Harlan said, “and on the way
we ran into three typhoons. There
were only about 30 or 40 boys that
did not get seasick on that trip, and
those that were not sick had clean-up
duty after the ones that were. The
vomit was up to the top of our boots,
and we had to do some major scrubbing to get it off. One guy was so sick
that he didn’t get out of his bunk for
the entire trip. All he had to do was
see the water and he would throw
up.”
“We were on that ship a month,”
Harlan said, “because the weather
was too bad to go ashore. Some of
the troops did get off the ship outside
Tokyo while we waited for the
typhoon to abate. Then we sailed to
Sasebo, Japan to drop off more
troops, and pick up some other
troops that were being sent to Korea
with us. We finally were able to sail
small boats to Inchon, Korea and
then marched to Seoul, Korea.
Before we got to Seoul, I ran into
that First Lieutenant that I had met
in New York, who I had played basketball with. Here was a First Lieutenant hugging a Private,” he said, “I
can’t imagine what the other soldiers
thought about no saluting!”
While they were stationed in
Seoul they lived in a large bombed
out school house which was surrounded by a rock and concrete wall.
“Our job,” Harlan said, “was to
guard the entrances and exits of the
building. It was very cold and snow
came through the windows into the
building right onto our beds, so we
slept in our uniforms.”
“Part of our job was to guard the
outposts around the city to make sure
the North Koreans didn’t get in.
When we started I was on duty for
eight hours a day. Then it was six
hours on, and six hours off which was
tough because we didn’t get much
sleep. Occasionally they brought us
coffee, but it was so bitterly cold that
our lips would stick to the cup and
tear the skin off. During the winter
we wore what they called ‘mickey
mouse’ boots, which were very thick
insulated boots. However when we
got back to our bunks and took off
our boots our socks would be wringing wet.”
When the South Koreans were
demonstrating against the Americans, Harlan, who was the point man
for his unit, was told to have the unit
break up the demonstration of several hundred people. Because he was
the tallest, they put him in the front
of the line while the rest of the troops
formed a V-shape around him as they
marched toward the demonstration.
The Colonel had told them to keep
the bayonet shield on as they
marched, but the Koreans did not
move back so he told us to take off
the shield. “I had the point of my bayonet at the throat of some South
Koreans,” Harlan said. “then they
started backing up which broke up
the demonstration. However, we
were prepared to use them.”
On his return to the states Harlan
boarded a troop ship going to San
Francisco Bay which was carrying
approximately 2,500 troops. This
time they encountered two hurricanes so everyone was told to stay
inside the ship. “It took three weeks
to make that trip,” he said. “When
we finally arrived in San Francisco we
boarded a troop train headed to the
Chicago area, and from there we
took a train to Pittsburgh, PA. and
then continued on to Cumberland,
MD. When we arrived a fellow soldier from Grant County and I began
hitchhiking home, We got lucky when
a friend stopped and picked us up
and drove me home to Moorefield,
and the other boy to Grant County.”
Harlan was in Korea from
December of 1954 until October of
1955. In December of 1955, Harlan
married Sylvia Joan Smith from
Petersburg, who he had dated for
over three years. Born in Petersburg,
WV, on February 4, 1937, Joan, the
youngest of eight children in the
Austin and Ada Smith family is a tall,
slim, lovely woman with an infectious
smile and organizational abilities to
die for.
Her father, she said, worked long
hard hours as a blacksmith to support
the family. Her mother assisted her
father in the shop, plus cleaned
homes for extra income. Joan graduated from Petersburg High School in
1955 and began working at the Grant
County Bank. When Harlan entered
Shepherd college in the fall of 1956,
she transferred to a bank in Charles
Town, WV.
Harlan studied Physical Education and Biology at Shepherd, graduating in 1960. He accepted a Teaching/Coaching position at Franklin,
WV. where he was the Football, Basketball and Baseball coach, plus the
Athletic Director of the school. He
taught at Franklin for two years, but
with a growing family he and Joan
decided they could not afford to stay
there,
so
he
accepted
a
Teaching/Coaching position with the
Newport News Public School System
in Newport News, VA. His position
Harlan and Sylvia Hott
included coaching JV Football, plus
he was also the Assistant Basketball
coach. During the summer, when
school was not in session, he managed the neighborhood swimming
pool and taught summer school.
In 1970, when that school closed
at the end of the school year, Harlan
got a job at Ferguson High School
teaching Physical Education, Driver
Education, plus Health and Biology.
He was also the Varsity Football
Coach and Varsity Golf Coach.
Harlan got his Masters Degree in
1974 in Secondary School Administration from Hampton University, in
Hampton, Virginia, and later went
on to take courses at William and
Mary, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, UVA and Washington
University for a Masters Plus.
Harlan said that he counts his
marriage to Joan as one of his greatest achievements. “She did a great
job getting us through college, and I
give her all the credit for raising our
five wonderful children.” And,
indeed, Joan’s work ethic plus her
devotion to her family have helped
move this hardworking couple
through the tough times in life to the
place where they both can say, “a
journey well traveled.”
While raising their children, Joan
also worked at the Hampton City
Schools as a substitute for the school
library department, and later
accepted a full time position as the
secretary for the librarian. She had
several other secretary positions at
schools in Virginia, and eventually
transferred to Bethel High School
where she worked until she retired in
1991, when she and Harlan moved
back to West Virginia to a home they
had purchased in 1988.
Harlan and Joan’s family today
includes their five children, Robert
Photo by Diane Hypes
Wendell, Cynthia Diane, Michael
Delano, Nancy Kaye, and Lori Ann,
plus thirteen grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
Looking back on his life, Harlan
said that he feels very fortunate to
have been a member of the “Hott”
family, and to have had a mother who
was able to successfully raise seven
children, six of whom were a big
influence on his life. About his
career, he said, “I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to
coach seven high school All Americans, five of which played football in
the NFL, and one who was the #1
draft choice for the Dallas Cowboys.”
Today, besides playing golf, Harlan spends most of his free time
woodturning in his shop behind his
home which is outfitted with professional woodturning machines and
tools. He became interested in woodturning while living in Hampton,
VA., and not only has made beautiful
furniture, but also designed original
and artistic pieces of art crafted from
different and unusual kinds of wood.
He also helped form a woodturning
club which is called, ‘The Woodturners of the Virginias’, and belongs to
the American Association of Woodturners, (AAW), a national association of woodturners. “I now turn
about as much as I play golf,” he said.
In summing up their philosophy
of life, Joan said, “I have learned,
sometimes the hard way, that you
shouldn’t count on anyone for your
happiness. You have a choice: You
can be happy, or you can grumble.
The better choice,” she said, “is to be
happy and enjoy your life.”
Good advice to all who face the
daunting challenges that come with
everyday life.
8 - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Getting Ready
Continued from page 1
Water, food, and clean air are
important things to have if an
emergency happens. Each family
or individual’s kit should be customized to meet specific needs,
such as medications and infant
formula. It should also be customized to include important family
documents.
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:
- Water, one gallon of water per
person per day, for drinking and
sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food per
person
- Battery-powered radio and a
NOAA Weather Radio with tone
alert, and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First Aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Infant formula and diapers, if
you have an infant
- Pet food and water if you have
a pet
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags
and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Toys, books, games for children
- Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to
help filter the air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape
to shelter-in-place
- Wrench or pliers to turn off
utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit
contains canned food)
- Any medication, including
over-the-counter and prescription
medications. Consult your doctor
as to how long the prescription
medication will last.
Clothing and Bedding
If you live in a cold weather
climate, you must think about
warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have
heat. Rethink your clothing and
Deer and Archery Season
Continued from page 3
or the gun season (or one each in
the archery and gun seasons) provided at least one bear is taken
in Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh
or Wyoming counties. Other than
the Class DS stamp, no additional
stamps are needed to harvest the
second bear during the archery
season except for non-residents
hunting on the National Forest
(Class I).
Hunters are also reminded that
they need stamps if they wish to
harvest additional deer during the
archery season. One or two additional archery deer, depending
on the county, may be taken with
Class RB (Resident) or Class RRB
(Nonresident) stamps (one per
stamp). Hunters should also note
in the regulations that in 23 counties or portions thereof, they must
take an antlerless archery deer prior to harvesting a second antlered
deer during the archery season. Additional archery stamps must
be purchased prior to the start of
the deer archery season.
The daily bag limit for deer has
increased this year, allowing an
individual to take up to two deer
in one day. However, only one
antlered deer may be taken in the
same day. The first deer does not
have to be legally checked at an official game check station prior to
harvesting the second deer in the
same day. Special regulations exist for the
four archery-only counties: Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming. In these counties, only two
archery deer may be taken, one of
which must be antlerless. In all counties, legal resident
landowners hunting on their own
property and holders of Class DT
(Life-threatening Conditions) licenses may use Class RB/RRB
stamp privileges without stamp
purchase. For complete information,
hunters should consult the 20132014 West Virginia Hunting and
Trapping Regulations Summary
available at any WVDNR office,
license agents, or by visiting the
WVDNR website at www.wvdnr.
gov.
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warm clothing and shoes per person, including:
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- Long pants
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- Sturdy shoes
- A hat and gloves
- A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Below are some other items for
your family to consider adding to
its supply kit.
- Emergency reference materials such as a first aid book or a
print out of the information on
www.ready.gov
- Rain gear
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates
and plastic utensils
- Cash or traveler’s checks,
change
- Paper towels
- Fire Extinguisher
- Tent
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Signal flare
- Paper, pencil
- Personal hygiene items including feminine supplies
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach
You can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water
to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to treat
water. Use 16 drops of regular
household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented,
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- Medicine dropper
- Important Family Documents
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US Issues Grants to Help West
Virginia Residents on Health Care
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)
- Sen. Jay Rockefeller says more
than $642,000 in federal funding is
on its way to West Virginia to help
residents learn about the Affordable Care Act.
The Democrat says $365,758
is headed to West Virginia Parent
Training and Information to help
people with limited literacy, disabilities and in rural areas. The
remainder - $276,617 - is going
to Advance Patient Advocacy to
work with medical centers.
The Department of Health and
Human Services funding is intended to help residents navigate new
coverage options and enroll in
health care plans under so-called
health insurance marketplaces.
Rockefeller says the funding
will give West Virginians the opportunity to sit down with experts
to determine what best meets their
needs.
Safety Alert: Chain saw
Vapor Lock Released
Chain saws often “Vapor Lock”
while being used on Fire Assignments as well as other project work.
Vapor lock occurs when the fuel
(usually gasoline) within the fuel
delivery system overheats and vaporizes too rapidly. The resulting
excess gas bubbles accumulate to
the point of actually blocking normal fuel delivery.
In the past this was dealt with by
relieving the pressure in the fuel
tank by opening the gas cap slowly
and allowing the vapor pressure to
vent to the atmosphere. By slowly
turning the fuel cap the pressure
would be vented in a controlled
manner, while some of the threads
on the screw type gas cap were still
engaged.
With the new quarter turn fuel
cap design used on Stihl chain
saws, it is more difficult to control
the venting of the vapor pressure.
When the lever is lifted, no venting occurs. The cap must be turned
counter clockwise to the open position before pressure is released.
This can allow excess pressure to
vent rapidly which can cause liquid and vaporized gas to rapidly escape from the fuel tank and come
in direct contact with the sawyer’s
hands, arms, torso, face, clothing,
and surrounding surfaces.
If working near possible ignition
sources, these vapors and liquids
can easily ignite, causing serious injury and fire hazard.
• As always move a minimum 20
feet safe distance from any potential ignition sources.
• Place chain saw in a shaded
area if possible away from heat
sources and allow chain saw to cool
for 5 to 15 minutes. If chain saw has
cooled and vented pressure through
the fuel tank vent, the saw has a
high probability of starting normally
without removing the fuel cap.
• If the fuel cap must be removed,
follow these safety measures:
• Always set the chain saw on the
ground and position yourself where
your face and body are not directly
over the fuel cap.
• Wear all PPE, including safety
glasses, long sleeve shirt and gloves.
• Place a rag over the cap to deflect any liquid splash of fuel.
• With a gloved hand slowly open
the cap maintaining control of the
cap at all times.
“Vapor Lock” is a frequent occurrence with chain saws in hot
conditions. Manufacturers are recommending to “NOT” use gasoline
with ethanol as an additive because
it can increase the likelihood of vapor lock.
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B
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Sports
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East Hardy High School Cougars
Kneeling: LeAnn Neff, Jodie Funkhouser, Samantha Lemons. Standing: Cheyenne Herbrandt, Marilyn Cassell, Vanessa Walker, Jordan Kelican, Kassidy Benjamin, Ally Dyer, Morgan Basye, Joleah Hamilton,
Shyane Constable.
Moorefield High School Yellow Jackets
Front row: Rachel Malcolm, Sumer Flinn, Megan Weekley, Melissa Kimble, Savannah Kite, Bethany Smith, Mallory Sisler. Back row: Alisha Redmon, Natasha Saville, Tara George, Brooke Riggleman, Cheyenne Lender, Serena Redman, Morgan Cosner, Katlyn Tompkins. Not pictured: Trisha Kimble
2B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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East Hardy’s Dillon Walker watched the ball sail.
Moorefield and East
Hardy Both Struggle
On the Fairway
Story & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
Whether it is watching as the ball lands in the drink or drifts into the
sand, golf is a challenging sport.
The good news is that those hazards don’t constantly come into play
with the proper focus and hitting.
Moorefield and East Hardy both had some struggling times at Valley
View Golf Course last Monday as Petersburg won the match.
Petersburg had the most successful outing of the season with a matchbest 180 as low-medalists Ryan Colaw and Brian George paced the Vikings with a 42.
Colaw could have finished with a better score, but sliced the ball on
his last hole which bounced into the tall grass and needed to use a provisional ball.
Matt Pennington contributed a 47 and Cody Berg added a 49.
Moorefield’s top golfer Tanner Carr struggled at times throughout the
day and to make matters worse, saw one ball land in the pond on the
last hole.
Carr finished with a 55 and was back out practicing once his match
finished.
Despite the dismal outing, his teammates rallied the Yellow Jackets
for a second place finish overall with a score of 190.
Austin Williams led the way with a 44, followed by Nick Martin with a
48, then Joe McNeill and Alex Eye with a 49.
Williams had two quite impressive putts to finish holes from a distance
of about 25 feet.
Not every hole is going to be successful, but trying to regroup and focus on the next hole is important in limiting mistakes.
Moorefield’s Mitch Martin had one swing on a fairway which sent the
ball landing a mere yard in front of him.
Martin took a deep breath, then made a solid hit toward the green.
Moorefield’s Jackson Vance is one of the alternates and he constantly
had a smile on his face even when the paparazzi waited around the corner.
Moorefield senior Joe McNeill kept his concentration on hitting off
the tee with gnats circling around and ended up tied for third for his
team’s best score.
Tygarts Valley was third overall and was led by Jared Wegman with a
42 and Alex Hinzman with a 44 as the Bulldogs tallied a 192.
East Hardy finished fourth with a score of 232 as Ian Im paced the
Cougars with a 53.
East Hardy’s next three scores were a 54 by Dillon Walker, Miranda
Cook garnered a 60, and Adam Holliday added a 65.
Im had to fight out of a sand trap, but overall was consistent with his
scoring compared to previous rounds.
Holliday had some struggles putting at times during the day.
Walker was in McNeill’s group along with George and took a swing
full of dirt on one of his drives halfway through the course.
Moorefield and East Hardy overcame challenges and will try to learn
from mistakes as the Potomac Valley Conference Championships is
coming just around the next tree at Valley View on September 16.
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MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 3B
Yellow Jackets Volleyball Set to Match
Moorefield’s Melissa Kimble bumped the ball during practice.
Preview & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
The Yellow Jackettes are learning the proper techniques to
bump, set, and kill for victories
this season.
Moorefield is showing good potential with jump serves and aggressive defense.
The fundamentals obtained will
assist in the quest to garner the
team’s first Potomac Valley Conference title since 2002 and build
the stepping stones to the state
tournament.
Moorefield has the talent in
place to sting the competition.
“We’re pretty excited about the
upcoming season, but we are very
young. They are working on volleyball fundamentals and learning
different rotations,” Moorefield
Coach Morgan See noted.
“We can beat anyone on any
given night. It is up to the girls
to which game they are going to
bring.”
The Yellow Jackettes are buzzing with excitement for their season opener against East Hardy.
“The girls are really fired up
and ready to open up. East Hardy
is always a good game. We’re excited about going over there and
seeing where we are and what we
need to work on,” Coach See exclaimed.
“Our goal is to beat East Hardy,
win the conference, and go all the
way to state. I’m glad I can be a
role model for some of the younger girls on the team. I definitely
see things starting to fall into
place more and more every day,”
Moorefield junior captain Cheyenne Lender remarked.
The Yellow Jackettes have a
tough road and have shown improvement since last season.
“One of our big keys is to finish
above .500. One of the main goals
the girls have is to win the PVC for
the first time since 2002. That is a
really big goal for them. They have
an itch to get to the state tournament too,” Coach See stated.
Moorefield showed glimpses of
greatness with regard to defense
last season by diving to save the
ball from hitting the floor.
“Our biggest strength is defense. We have an aggressive
bunch of girls who don’t mind
hitting the floor. That’s why they
have knee pads. Obviously, it’s
not just for looks. It’s exciting to
see them go after it, instead of letting someone else get it, we’re not
standing and watching,” Coach
See stated.
The knee pads are certainly not
a fashion statement, but an important part of the uniform.
“You have to bump, set, and
kill. It’s that simple [to win],”
Lender said.
Passing and setting the ball will
help the hitters slam the ball toward victories this season.
“We are working to get three
hits before we send it back. Our
attackers are very important. We
have three really good setters, but
we will narrow it down according
to our formation. Our team chemistry is syncing very well. If the
girls don’t mesh well, the sets and
passes aren’t going to be smooth.
It flows more naturally if the
chemistry on the floor is there,”
Coach See commented.
The Yellow Jackettes lost five
seniors, but have five talented
freshmen coming in.
“We have a very young team,
we only have one senior. We
lost five seniors and that’s pretty
significant,but at the same time
we have five freshmen. It balances
out. These five freshmen are pretty sound,” Coach See noted.
Moorefield’s lone senior is Melissa Kimble, but she has plenty of
support for leadership and teamwork.
Moorefield has selected junior
Cheyenne Lender and sophomore
Tara George as captains.
Lender and George have outstanding athletic talent and have
been good vocal leaders in molding teammates in practice so far.
Lender and George have shown
great hitting skills at the net and
delivering amazing jump serves.
Joining those three on the varsity squad will be Brooke Riggleman (11), Alisha Redman (11),
Mallory Sisler (10), Serena Redmon (10), Savannah Kite (10),
Sumer Flinn (9), and Bethany
Smith (9).
These girls have demonstrated
a good understanding of the game
and willingness to learn more.
Lender, Riggleman, Redman,
and Redmon will be rotating in to
set and deliver kills.
Flinn, Redman, and Kite will
also provide minutes on the junior
varsity squad.
The junior varsity team also includes: Katyln Tompkins, Morgan
Cosner, Natasha Saville, Trisha
Kimble, Megan Weekely, and Rachel Malcolm.
Communication is an integral
aspect of the game.
“Obviously if we aren’t talking with each other we will have
a collision. Communicating is a
big part of the game,” Coach See
noted.
“Communication is very important. The back person in the
middle is always our communicator. Our girls always talk. There’s
never a moment our girls don’t
talk,” Moorefield sophomore caption Tara George remarked.
Serving brings an offense points
most effectively with precision
placement.
“Serving isn’t about how hard
you hit it, but if you get it in. If you
can get it over the net every time,
I’d take that over hitting it hard.
You can get five aces in a row,
then mess up. Just get it over and
we can work for the point, volleying it back and forth.
“Serving is very important. If
we don’t have accurate serves,
they can land out or in the net and
that is points for the other team.
That is definitely something that is
critical. Communication, moving
in an athletic position, and serving
are all very important,” Coach See
commented.
“It is all about routine, they
need to do things over and over
again.”
The Yellow Jackettes are ready
to fly.
“It is not an anaerobic game, but
you have to move and the game of
volleyball is all about head to toe
movement,” Coach See stated.
Moorefield’s regular season
starts on the road against Potomac
Valley Conference rival East Hardy next Tuesday.
“Our main goal we have hanging in our locker room is to go to
Charleston. Our second goal is
to win PVC’s and our third goal
is to beat East Hardy. It would
be awesome to beat them in the
first game of the season, especially
starting us off for a good season if
we beat them,” George said.
Moorefield has two consecutive
matches against Class AA opponents with the Vikings of Petersburg on September 11 and a trip
to Keyser the next day.
Moorefield hosts Pendleton
County and Paw Paw in a trimatch on September 17.
The Yellow Jackettes travel out
of the state twice this season with
games against Strasburg (Va.) on
September 19 and Bishop Walsh
(Md.) on October 1.
These two games bookend a
five-game road trip.
Moorefield returns home for a
seven game homestand beginning
with a tri-match on October 2 with
Tygarts Valley and Paw Paw.
The last game in the homestand
is against rival East Hardy on October 17.
Moorefield travels to Pocahontas County for the PVC Championships on October 19.
The last home game for Moorefield is against Strasburg on October 23, then the Yellow Jackettes finish the season on the
road against Petersburg, Berkeley
Springs, and Paw Paw.
Moorefield is geared up to buzz
around the gym and over the net
toward Charleston.
Moorefield
Volleyball Roster
Melissa Kimble Morgan Cosner Trisha Kimble Cheyenne Lender Alisha Redman Brooke Riggleman Tara George Savannah Kite Serena Redmon Natasha Saville Mallory Sisler Sumer Flinn Rachel Malcolm
Bethany Smith Katlyn Tompkins Megan Weekley 12 11
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9 9 9 9 Coach: Morgan See
Cougars Volleyball Looks to Rocket in Playoffs
Preview & Photos
By Carl Holcomb
Moorefield Examiner
A new season brings new expectations for East Hardy.
Rewind the clock, last season
the Lady Cougars won their first
ever Region II title and state quarterfinal match.
East Hardy has been to six state
tournaments in the past decade,
plus consecutive regional appearances dating back to 2002 and seven straight Potomac Valley Conference championships.
That is all well and good, but
just a footnote in history.
Knowing the storied history of
this program elevates the expectations, but not for this season.
East Hardy Coach Marsha
Hahn wants the girls to focus on
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while winning.
“We don’t like to put the cart
before the horse. We’re still looking for the horse,” Coach Hahn
noted.
“Work hard, play as a team, win
but also learn to love the sport. It
gets harder as the expectations go
up. It’s not about what we’ve done,
but what we’re working for.”
East Hardy has two returning
starters, but plenty of determined
players ready to win.
“Lots of new people in different spots. We’re working to communicate better. The kids who
have faced tough games are less
intimidated and hopefully more
prepared during high stress situations,” Coach Hahn remarked.
The Lady Cougars have five seniors, but only one, Jodie Funkhouser, with state tournament experience.
The senior leadership this season is comprised of Funkhouser,
Marilyn Cassell, LeAnn Neff, Samantha Lemons, and Shyane Constable.
Funkhouser was a primary setter last season and will comprise
that role again.
Cassell, Neff, and Lemons have
been developing good skills which
will enable East Hardy to elevate
its potential.
Constable will be the defensive
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East Hardy graduated six seniors including two who are playing collegiate volleyball, Sarah
Liller and Morgan Mongold.
The Lady Cougars have a lot
of players who will be filling large
shoes and the preparation to succeed is coming to fruition every
day.
East Hardy’s juniors are Jordan
Kelican, Kassidy Benjamin, and
Morgan Basye.
These juniors have been showing great talent and will continue
to improve.
The following sophomores will
be on the varsity squad: Ally Dyer,
Cheyenne Herbrandt, Joleah
Hamilton, and Vanessa Walker.
These sophomores have showed
quality work ethic and will be a
great addition to the Lady Cougars’ quest for wins.
Basye, Benjamin, Dyer, Herbrandt, Funkhouser, Lemons,
Neff, and Walker were all part of
the first-ever Region II championship squad for East Hardy last
year.
“My goal is to go to state. We
have a lot to stand up to. We went
to state last year and won the first
round. I know we lost a lot of girls,
but we’re coming back. We’re
coming back strong. We work very
well together,” East Hardy senior
Jodie Funkhouser commented.
After the Hampshire County
scrimmage last week, Coach Hahn
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and the schedule will certainly test
the adept knowledge of the team.
“I think our goal this year is to
be as successful as we can and do
the best we can. I think we’re accomplishing that this year,” Basye
remarked.
“We want to win and have fun.
Winning is fun. I finally almost
love the schedule,” Coach Hahn
exclaimed.
East Hardy has a strong lineup
of competition including tournaments at Fort Hill and Hedgesville.
The Lady Cougars start the season against Class AAA Broadway
tomorrow in Baker.
East Hardy gets right into conference action hosting Potomac
Valley Conference rival MooreEast Hardy’s Joleah Hamilton stretched above the net to tap the field during the second match of
ball over as Kassidy Benjamin started to jump in defense during the season next Tuesday.
practice.
East Hardy has three consecutive
Class AA games against
you can’t pass, then you’re dead
was back to the drawing board.
“We have a lot of work to do. in the water,” Coach Hahn stated. Berkeley Springs, Petersburg, and
The proper pass will put the Frankfort.
We’re not where we want to be
East Hardy doesn’t meet up
at this point. This year we have a ball in play to the setter who can
larger athletic group that needs a get the right set for the hitter and with regional runner-up Pendleton
lot of fundamental skills. Our JV this is all done through communi- County until September 26.
The second Hardy County battle
program is at the point that we’re cation.
“Communication is vital to the is at Moorefield on October 17.
rebuilding and teaching a whole
new process. Our varsity is made floor because it’s hard to see every
East Hardy travels to Pocahonof bits and pieces - some old and angle. You have to rely on your tas County for the PVC Champisome new,” Coach Hahn com- teammates to help,” Coach Hahn onships on October 19.
mented.
said.
There are plenty of obstacles
The junior varsity will include:
“It is extremely important to this season, but the Lady Cougars
Dyer, Benjamin, Kelican, Ham- communicate. If you don’t have will just take the one step at a time.
ilton, Walker, Amanda Pippin, communication, it’s hard to get a
East Hardy is hoping for a seaHolly Fogel, Sierra Strawderman, bump, set, and attack,” Funkhous- son full of roses and rainbows.
Tela Funkhouser, Shannon Hahn, er stated.
Will that include a state bouRebekah Sager, Caitlyn Fitzwater,
Every pass is important.
quet?
and Emily Boyd.
“If you don’t have a good pass,
East Hardy has a simple goal then you don’t have a good set and
to win, but this will require team- the person can’t hit it over the net
work and the basic understanding and score points for our team,”
of volleyball techniques which all East Hardy junior Morgan Basye
starts with passing.
noted.
“Passing is the key to volleyball.
East Hardy is preparing to
Marilyn Cassell
12 Everything starts with a pass. If make the right strides this season
East Hardy
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Emily Anderson, Sales Agent
Office 304-874-3030 • Toll Free 1-877-293-3643
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT 2012
Moorefield Municipal Water System
206 Winchester Avenue
Moorefield, WV 26836
March 1, 2013
PWSID: WV3301601
Why am I receiving this report?
In compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, the Moorefield Municipal
Water System is providing its customers with this annual water quality report. This report
explains where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards
set by regulatory agencies. The information in this report shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2012 or earlier if not on a yearly schedule.
If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact Donald Eye, Superintendent, Town of Moorefield, Monday through Friday (7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) at (304)5306067. Further questions, concerns, or comments will be accepted at our regularly scheduled water board meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. at Inskeep
Hall, 206 Winchester Avenue, Moorefield, WV.
Where does my water come from?
Your water source is surface water from the South Fork of the South Branch of the
Potomac River and the South Branch of the Potomac River.
Source water assessment
The intake that supplies drinking water to the Moorefield Municipal Water System has a
higher susceptibility to contamination, due to the sensitive nature of surface water supplies
and the potential contaminant sources identified within the area. This does not mean that
this intake will become contaminated, only that conditions are such that the surface water
would be impacted by a potential contaminate source. Future contamination may be
avoided by implementing protective measures. The source water assessment report which
contains more information is available for review or a copy will be provided at our office during business hours or from the WVBPH 304-558-2981.
Why must water be treated?
All drinking water contains various amounts and kinds of contaminants. Federal and
state regulations establish limits, controls, and treatment practices to minimize these contaminants and to reduce any subsequent health effects.
Contaminants in Water
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit
the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits of contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least
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potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency
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The source of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) includes rivers, lakes,
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through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals, and, in some cases radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from
human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage
treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring,
or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil
and gas production, mining, farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals,
which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also
come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or the result of oil and
gas production and mining activities.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or
other immune disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800-426-4791).
Water Quality Data Table
Definitions of terms and abbreviations used in the table or report:
• MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest level of a contaminant that is
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best
available treatment technique.
• MRDLG - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal, or the level of a drinking
water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do
not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
• MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level, or the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that the addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
• AL - Action Level, or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
• TT - Treatment Technique, or a required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
Abbreviations that may be found in the table:
• ppm - parts per million or milligrams per liter
• ppb - parts per billion or micrograms per liter
• NTU - Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, used to measure cloudiness in water
• NA - not applicable
• NE – not established
The Town of Moorefield routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water
according to Federal and State laws. The tables below show the results of our monitoring
for contaminants.
Table of Test Results - Regulated Contaminants - Moorefield Municipal Water System
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that the default
having occurred in the payment of a certain
indebtedness secured by a Deed of Trust
dated May 26, 2004, by Terry A. Crites, Borrower/Trustor and Mark H. Wright or Patrick
N. Frye, Trustees in favor of Summit Community Bank, and said Deed of Trust is duly
recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the
County Commission of Hardy County, West
Virginia, in Trust Book No. 196, at Page 52,
which Deed of Trust authorizes the Beneficiary to remove, substitute or add a Trustee at
its option, and the Beneficiary having exercised its option and substituted William H.
Bean as its Trustee to act in the enforcement
of said Deed of Trust in person, and the
Substitute Trustee Appointment is recorded
in the Office of the County Commission of
Hardy County, West Virginia in Trust Book
276, at Page 629, and the undersigned
Trustee having been requested by the beneficial owner of said indebtedness to
enforce said Deed of Trust, will sell at public
auction and to the highest bidder, the following hereinafter described real estate on Friday, September 6, 2013, at 12:00 Noon at
the front door of the Hardy County Courthouse in Moorefield, West Virginia.
REAL ESTATE: All that certain tract or
parcel of real estate, together with all rights,
rights-of-ways, improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying along the
southeast side of the Rig Road (WV Secondary Route 10), near and northeast of the
Community of Critestown,in South Fork District of Hardy County, West Virginia, designated as “TRACT B” of the Tommie L. Crites
Property, containing 11.71 acres, more or
less, as recently surveyed by Larry L.
Kitzmiller,Licensed Land Surveyor, WV No.
280, and being more particularly described
by a “Description of Survey” under the signature and seal of said surveyor, which is
attached to and made a part of the hereinafter referenced Deed unto Terry A. Crites,
for all proper and pertinent purposes. Reference is also hereby specifically made to that
certain “Plat of Survey for Tommie L. Crites”,
as prepared by Larry L. Kitzmiller, L.L.S.,
which is of record in the Office of the Clerk
of the County Commission of Hardy County,
West Virginia, in Map Book No. 5, at page
51.
Being the same lot or parcel of real
estate conveyed unto Terry A. Crites, single,
from Tommie L. Crites and Shirley M. Crites,
his wife, by Deed dated October 31, 1994,
and of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s
Office in Deed Book No. 229, at Page 642.
The real estate is identified for tax
assessment purposes in the Hardy County
Assessor’s Office on Tax Map 322, Parcel
40.1.
FEDERAL TAX LIENS: In the event that
there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States Government would
have the right to redeem the property within
a period of 120 days from date of such sale
or period allowable for redemption under
local law, whichever is longer.
TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%)
deposit, in cash or approved check, must
be tendered on date of sale, with the balance due at closing which shall be within
two (2) weeks from date of sale. All costs of
deed preparation, transfer stamps and real
estate taxes now due or to become due are
to be paid by the purchaser. The property
will be conveyed by Trustee by quit claim
deed without warranty of title. If Trustee cannot convey an insurable or marketable title,
the purchasers sole remedy is a return of
deposit. The Trustee reserves the right to
continue sale of subject property from time
to time by oral proclamation, which continuation shall be in the sole discretion of the
Trustee.
Any excess monies obtained from said
sale, if any, will be applied toward inferior
liens in order of their priority.
For more information concerning the
property contact Tina Martin, Director of
Debt Management for Summit Community
Financial Group at 304-530-0522.
WILLIAM H. BEAN
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FOR
SUMMIT COMMUNITY BANK
116 Washington Street,
P.O. Drawer 30
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6198
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Hardy County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed
Book 261, at page 849, and duly signed by
the said Joshua L. Dingess and Kristin R.
Dingess, said Substitute Trustee will offer for
sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
the following described tract or parcel of real
estate, with all improvements and appurtenance thereto belonging, at the Courthouse
of Hardy County, in Moorefield, West Virginia, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013,
at 1:30 P.M. all that certain tract or parcel of
real estate, together with any and all
improvements, rights of ways and appurtenances thereunto belonging, being situate
in Moorefield District, Hardy County, West
Virginia, and situate about 1000 feet southeast of Secondary Route 2/2, approximately
3.5 miles northwest of Old Fields, containing
2.93 acres, more or less, and being the
same tract or parcel of real estate conveyed
unto Joshua L. Dingess and Kristin R.
Dingess, his wife, from FNB Bank, Inc., by
Deed dated July 5, 2011, and of record in
the Hardy County, West Virginia, Clerk’s
Office in Deed Book 319, page 282, reference to which is hereby made for all pertinent purposes.
This real estate is identified for tax
assessment purposes in the Hardy County
Assessor’s Office on Tax Map 164, as Parcel
6.9.
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.
Said Substitute Trustee was duly
appointed by instrument dated July 2, 2013,
and of record in the Hardy County Clerk’s
Office in Trust Deed Book 275, page 937.
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, which is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Substitute 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.
This real estate may be inspected at any
reasonable hour by visiting the premises
and interested parties may contact the
undersigned trustee or Grant County Bank
in connection with the sale.
TERMS OF SALE
Cash or ten percent (10%) of the purchase price on day of sale and the balance
upon closing, not to exceed thirty days.
Announcements made at sale take precedence over any written notice or advertisement.
Other particulars will be made known on
day of sale.
JOHN G. VAN METER,
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
28 Virginia Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4855
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there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right
to redeem the property within a period of
120 days from the date of such sale or the
period allowable for redemption under local
law, whichever is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust,
the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announcement at the time and place
designated or by posting a notice of the
same, and act by agent in the execution of
the sale. The parties secured by the Deed
of Trust reserve the right to purchase the
property at such sale.
SENECA TRUSTEES, INC.
6108 Mid Atlantic Drive
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 413-0044
(304) 292-2918
Toll free: (888) 534-3132
Reference File No. 42-027327-11
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE:
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF
NAME OF PAXTON SCOTT SUTER TO
PAXTON SCOTT RITCHIE, BY HIS NEXT
FRIEND, BRANDON SCOTT RITCHIE
CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-P-47
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of the above entitled action is
for the Petitioner to change the name of Paxton Scott Suter to Paxton Scott Ritchie.
It is Ordered that anyone objecting to
said name change shall appear and serve
upon William H. Judy, III, Petitioner’s Attorney, whose address is Judy & Judy, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 636, Moorefield, West
Virginia 26836, answer or other defense to
the Petition filed in this action on or before
the 29 day of October, 2013 at the hour of
9:00 a.m. otherwise an Order granting
change of name of Paxton Scott Suter to
Paxton Scott Ritchie will be entered.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained
from the undersigned clerk at her office
located in Moorefield in said County and
State.
Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Hardy County, West Virginia, this the 23
day of August, 2013.
Kim Evans, Clerk
By: Deborah J. Hines, Deputy
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Hardy County Board of Zoning
Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the hour of 7:00
PM in the Planning Office of the Hardy
County Court House, 204 Washington
Street, Moorefield, WV 26836. The purpose
shall be to review a variance request submitted by Mr. Ronald E. Crites. The purpose of
the Variance request is to commence a parttime Flea Market within a portion of an
unused poultry house in an “A” agricultural
zone. The location of the proposed Flea
Market is located on US220 South, South of
the Municipality of Moorefield, Hardy
County, West Virginia and being more particularly described as Parcel 12.3, Tax Map
323, South Fork District. Additional information may be obtained at the Hardy County
Planning Office located in the basement
level of the Hardy County Courthouse, 204
Washington Street, Moorefield WV—304530-0257.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Substitute Trustee will,
by virtue of authority vested in him by that
certain Deed of Trust dated July 5, 2011, by
and between Joshua L. Dingess and Kristin
R. Dingess, to William H. Bean and John G.
Van Meter, Trustees, securing The Grant
County Bank of Petersburg, West Virginia, a
corporation, having its principal address of
3 North Main Street, PO Box 929, Petersburg, West Virginia, in the payment of a certain promissory note, said note now in
default, and said Trust Deed of record in the
Office of the Clerk of the County Court of
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 23rd day of
November, 2005, and duly recorded in the
Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hardy County, West Virginia, in Deed
Book 215, at page 142, Richard A. Richman
and Melissa A. Richman did convey unto
Howard J. Krauskopf, Trustee(s), certain
real property described in said Deed of
Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to
appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute
Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee dated
December 27, 2011 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 Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A. to foreclose thereunder,
will offer for sale at public auction at the front
door of the Hardy County Courthouse in
Moorefield, West Virginia, on
September 12, 2013 at 1
2:45 o’clock pm
the following described real estate,
together with its improvements, easements
and appurtenances thereunto belonging,
situate in Capon District, Hardy County,
West Virginia, and more particularly
described as follows:
Lot 3 of Warden Acres Subdivision, containing 0.55 acre, more or less, situate in
Capon District, Hardy County, West Virginia,
and a plat of said subdivision is recorded in
the Hardy County Clerk’s Office in Map
Book 2, at Page 104.
Subject to easements, restrictions, and
covenants of record, if any.
At the time of the execution of the Deed
of Trust, this property was reported to have
an address of: 92 Warden Access Road,
Wardensville, WV 26851.
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: $13,000.00 in cash and/or certified funds as deposit with the balance due
and payable within 30 days of the day of
sale.
FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that
NOTICE
Table of Test Results - Unregulated Contaminants
Flood Protection Levee, Petersburg, WV
Lunice Creek / US Route 220 Levee Closure Structure
Emergency Preparedness Training Drill
The Grant County Commission will be conducting an
emergency preparedness training drill in accordance
with US Army Corp of Engineers requirements for
preparation of an actual flood event.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Hardy County Board of Zoning
Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the hour of 7:00
PM in the Planning Office of the Hardy
County Court House, 204 Washington
Street, Moorefield, WV 26836. The purpose
shall be to review a variance request submitted by Mr. Ken and Mrs. Lynn Judy. The purpose of the Variance request is to construct
a professional office building in an “A” Agricultural zone. The location of the professional office building is located on US220
South, South of the Municipality of Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia and being
more particularly described as Parcel 4, Tax
Map 362, South Fork District. Additional
information may be obtained at the Hardy
County Planning Office located in the basement level of the Hardy County Courthouse,
204 Washington Street, Moorefield WV—
304-530-0257.
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Hardy County Farmland Protection
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
September 9, 2013
The Hardy County Farmland Protection
will hold a regular scheduled board meeting
on Monday, September 9, 2013, at 6:00
p.m. in the Hardy County Rural Development Authority Building conference room,
223 North Main Street, Suite 102, Moorefield, West Virginia. The purpose of this
meeting is to conduct regular business.
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Highways
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Bids will be received electronically by
the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways through the Bid
Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com)
and by the sealed proposals (only when
prequalification is waived) being received at
its office in Building 5, Room A-748, 1900
Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West
Virginia until October 08, 2013 at 10:00
A.M.(Eastern Standard Time). The bids will
be downloaded and/or opened and publicly
thereafter for the construction of the following project (s):
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Call: 003
Contract: 1234713
State Project: S316-48-126.40 SEC 00
Federal Project: NHPP-0048 (048)
Description:
RESURFACING
CORRIDOR H THIN OVERLAY
PROJECT MIDPOINT
COUNTY: HARDY
DBE GOAL: 10% OF CONTRACT BID
AMOUNT, BIDDER MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN ASSURANCE OF MEETING GOAL ON
FORM IN PROPOSAL.
REMARKS:
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Proposals will be received from prequalified and West Virginia licensed contractors
only except that on Federal-Aid Projects a
contractors’ license is not required at time of
bid, but will be required before work can
begin. Registration is required with the
Department of Administration, Division of
Purchasing, in accordance with Chapter 5A,
Article 3, Section 12 of the West Virginia
Code. All contractors submitting bids on
project (s) must include one of the following
forms properly executed with each proposal: Proposal Guaranty Bond, Cashier’s
Check, or Certified Check for $500.00 or 5%
of total bid, whichever is greater.
*These are projects on which any contractor with a Category “W” Prequalification
Rating may be eligible to bid.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways reserves the
right to defer, delay or postpone the date for
receiving and publicly opening proposals
for any project designated in this advertisement, without the necessity of renewing
such advertisement. All bidders holding
valid bidding proposals will be notified of
such deferment, delay or postponement
and the date that proposals will be received
and publicly opened.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure
that in any contract entered into pursuant to
this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation
and will not be discriminated against on the
grounds of race, color, religion, sex or
national origin in consideration for an
award.
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, Division of Highways,
Gregory L. Bailey, P.E., Deputy State Highway Engineer - Programming and Planning
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
FAMILY COURT OF HARDY COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE
THE MARRIAGE OF:
JULIE DOLLY,
PETITIONER,
and DEREK DOLLY,
RESPONDENT
Civil Action No. 13-D-103
THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO
OBTAIN A DIVORCE
To the Above Named Respondent:
It appearing by affidavit filed in this
action that Derek Dolly is a nonresident of
the State of West Virginia, it is hereby
ordered that Derek Dolly serve upon Julie
Dolly, Petitioner, whose address is 421
Reynolds Gap Road, Old Fields, West Virginia 26845, an Answer, including any
related counterclaim or defense you may
have to the Petition for Divorce filed in this
action on or before October 10, 2013. If you
fail to do so, thereafter judgment, upon
proper hearing an trial, may be taken
against you for the relief demanded in the
Petition.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained
from the undersigned Clerk at her office.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court Family/Circuit.
Kimberly Evans, Clerk of Court
By: Deborah J. Hines, Deputy
9/4, 9/11 2c
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDY
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME OF
AUBREY FAITH HOSE
TO AUBREY FAITH BAKER
CASE NO. 13-P-48
NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF
CHANGE OF NAME:
Notice is herby given that on the 25th
day of September, 2013 at the hour of 9:00
a.m., or as soon thereafter as this matter
may be heard, Ashley Baker will apply by
Petition to the Circuit Court of Hardy County,
WV, at the Courthouse thereof in the City of
Moorefield for the entry of an Order by said
Court changing the name from Aubrey Faith
Hose to Aubrey Faith Baker.
Any person who has objection to the
change of said name for any reason may
appear at the time and place set forth above
and shall be heard in opposition to such
change.
Given under my hand this 27th day of
August, 2013.
Kimberly Evans, Circuit Clerk
By: Kelly Shockey, Deputy
9/4 1c
———————————————NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Wardensville Town Council
Application for Conditional Use
A public hearing at which you may be
present and speak will be conducted before
the Wardensville Town Council at which time
the following proposal will be considered:
Case WPC2013-002: An application for
a Conditional Use for the property at 417
East Main Street in the Business-Commercial (B-C) district. The application is made
by Dolgencorp LLC (petitioner) and Garrett
Construction Inc. (property owner) for Retail
Beer & Wine Sales (consumption off-premises) at the Dollar General Store location, a
business use undefined in the Wardensville
Zoning Ordinance and hence, considered
to be a Conditional Use.
Per State and Town Code, the Wardensville Planning Commission made an
advisory ruling on this nature at a previously
announced and advertised meeting held at
7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013. Wardensville Town Council is required to hold a
final public hearing on the matter within 15
days of the WPC advisory ruling.
The hearing before Wardensville Town
Council will be held at its regular monthly
meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday,
September 9, 2013, in the Conference
Room of the Wardensville Visitor and Conference Center, 301 East Main Street, Wardensville, W.Va.
All persons interested are invited to
attend the Wardensville Town Council hearing and be heard on the matter. Written
comments may be mailed (and must be
received three days in advance of the hearing date) to the Town of Wardensville, PO
Box 7, Wardensville WV 26851, [email protected].
Elizabeth T. Fridley
Wardensville Town Recorder
Zoning Enforcement Officer
9/4 1c
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AUCTION
Estate of Elmer Vetter
Saturday, September 14, 2013 • 4 PM
South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange
Moorefield, WV 26836
WOODWORKING TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE MOOREFIELD MUNICIPAL WATER
SYSTEM MET ALL FEDERAL AND STATE WATER STANDARDS FOR 2010.
Additional Information
All other water test results for the reporting year 2010 were all non-detects.
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness in water. We monitor it because it is a good
measure of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for
pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and
components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Town of Moorefield is
responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours,
you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2
minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your
drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking
water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available for the
Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
This report will not be mailed. A copy will be provided to you upon request at our office
during regular business hours.
9/4 1c
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
HARDY COUNTY COMMISSION
204 WASHINGTON ST. RM 101
MOOREFIELD, WV 26836
The Hardy County Commission will
accept sealed bids for the purchase and
installation of Court Security X-ray Scanner,
Walk Thru Metal Detector and the purchase
of 5 Body Armor Vests, Radios and Tasers.
Specifications may be viewed at the Courthouse - Sheriff’s Office, Sgt Miller. Bids to be
opened and publicly read aloud at 10:00 am
on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in Room 101,
Hardy County Courthouse at the address
stated above.
Mail/ deliver sealed bid by September
30, 2013 to 204 Washington St. Room 105,
Moorefield, WV. The Hardy County Commission expressly reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
9/4, 9/18 2c
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FOR SALE TO HIGHEST BIDDER
Bridge, overhead metal truss type, estimated weight in excess of 75 tons. Located
near 644 Fisher Rd., Moorefield, WV. Must
be removed and steel recycled. Stream
entrance permit in place.
Bids to be sent to:
Hardy County Parks Comm.
644 Fisher Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
Bids must be received by Sept. 17, 2013
and work completed before Oct. 31, 2013.
Hardy County Parks Comm. reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
For more information contact the Hardy
County Parks Comm. at above address or
call 304-530-0244 or 304-257-3457.
9/4 1c
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DATE:
September 10, 2013 @ 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
The Levee Closure Structure is
located on the west end of the US
Route 220 Lunice Creek Bridge,
between the Pizza Hut and
Welton Orchard Road.
DESCRIPTION:
For preparedness training
purposes concrete barriers with
tarps and sandbags will be placed
across the US Route 220 road to
effect a temporary levee that
would prevent Lunice Creek from
flooding east Petersburg.
TRAFFIC CLOSURE: Only one lane of traffic on US
Route 220 will be permitted to
pass between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. At some point during this
timeframe the road will be totally
closed for approximately 20
minutes.
For additional information or clarifications, please
contact Geary Associates, PLLC at 304-257-2022 and
ask for Moe Vetter.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Equipment
Delta floor drill press, Delta floor band saw, Delta jointer, Delta
frame and trim saw, Delta table saw, Delta wood lathe, Delta router/
shaper, Delta 12” planer, Delta scroll saw, Delta bench grinder,
Grizzly combination sander, Black and Decker jig saw, air
compressor
Tools
Dremel tool, soldering iron, several hand saws, levels, bench vice,
brace and bit, planes, wood clamps (wood and steel), routers,
biscuit jointer, several squares, saw blades, wood chisels, shop
vac, many hand tools, battery charger, Black and Decker circular
saw, drills, Makita Sander, many metal tool boxes
Household
Complete dish set, two pressure cookers, many canning jars, old
scales, old chairs, 2 matching lamps, wooden secretary cabinet,
White tredle sewing machine. bed frame, white tall cabinet, old wall
clock, shoe last, Camouflage hunting clothes and boots 4 drawer
dark oak small fold-out front desk.
For information Contact:
Roger Pratt
(304) 257-3012
Les “Buck” Crites
WV Lic# 1204 (304) 434-2412
Cash or Good Check accepted day of sale.
All items sold AS IS. Not responsible for accidents day of sale or
merchandise after it is sold.
Food and drinks will be available day of sale.
MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 7B
W.Va. Fails to Address
Child Abuse Quickly
(AP) - The agency charged
with protecting West Virginia’s
children from abuse and neglect
suffers from high staff turnover,
consistently fails to do timely investigations and appears unwilling
to fix its many shortcomings, according to a legislative audit.
Child Protective Services is
part of the Department of Health
and Human Resources’ Bureau
for Children and Families. The
audit presented to lawmakers in
Charleston says the bureau lacks
a sense of urgency in recruiting,
building and retaining a workforce
capable of timely investigations.
While it has been aware of and
studied the turnover problem for
six years, the audit concludes,
the bureau has done nothing to
change the situation.
The Dominion Post says interim bureau commissioner Susan
Hage told lawmakers that she is
taking the report seriously and
committed to change. She also acknowledged the bureau should be
farther along in addressing 14 recommendations.
But state Sen. Donald Cookman, a Hampshire County Democrat and retired circuit court
judge, called the situations laid
out in the audit “appalling.”
While state law requires CPS
workers to respond to abuse and
neglect reports within 14 days _
and within 72 hours in cases of imminent danger _ the audit found
workers met that standard less
than half the time.
In 2011, it said, only 48 percent
of the cases were handled promptly.
A national report released last
fall found that children are dying
from abuse and neglect at a higher
rate in West Virginia than in any
other state, a problem that judges,
social workers and others say is fueled by rampant substance abuse.
Though abuse and neglect reports have dropped nationally for
five straight years, the National
Child Abuse and Neglect Data
System found West Virginia had
the highest death rate at 4.16 children per 100,000 in 2011.
Yet the audit says the bureau
fails to conduct central reviews or
disseminate that information.
``The Legislature and the public are not aware of the number of
child deaths . reported each year
within the CPS system,’’ the audit
said.
The bureau cannot even pro-
vide consistent figures for the
number of employees, the audit
found. They ranged from 435 to
478.
The audit also cited the lack
of a centralized intake system for
abuse and neglect reports. Currently, 120 people around the
state take those calls. The audit
suggests 55 - one for each county
- might work better.
Hage said high employee turnover is part of the reason CPS has
been unable to change.
The audit says the rate is 28
percent among employees but 54
percent among trainees, many of
whom leave because the pay it
too low and the case loads are too
heavy.
Recruitment is also challenged
by regulations for social work licenses and rules that eliminate
people with certain academic
fields of study.
The audit recommends, among
other things, that bureau leaders
develop a long-term workforce
plan for CPS, improve its exit-interview system and conduct an annual child fatality review. It says it
the findings should be sent in an
annual report to both Gov. Earl
Ray Tomblin and the Legislature.
Mold Forces W.Va. VA Center
To Move 176 Patients
(AP) - The Veterans Affairs
Medical Center in Martinsburg
has relocated 176 patients after
mold was found in their individual
air-conditioning units.
Media outlets say the patients
are dealing with substance abuse,
post-traumatic stress disorder and
other issues.
The VA said Monday the re-
moval of the mold is expected to
take about 60 days.
Dr. Jonathan Fierer says the
relocation was necessary because
patient safety is of paramount importance.
He says the units are not attached to other buildings or any
common ductwork.
The affected areas were shut
Friday, the day after the mold was
discovered.
Administrator Ann Brown says
the hospital itself is open and business is being conducted as usual.
The center cares for veterans in
southeastern Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. It includes a hospital and nursing home.
Corridor H Construction
Could Help Troubled Stream
By John McCoy
The Charleston Gazette
DAVIS, W.Va. (AP) - Corridor
H’s environmental shoe is switching to the other foot.
The superhighway being built
through West Virginia’s Allegheny highlands might well, a few
years from now, be recognized
for solving a major environmental
problem instead of causing one.
“In the not-too-distant future,
people will be fishing for trout in
Beaver Creek,” said Steve Brown,
stream restoration program manager for the state Division of Natural Resources. “That will be a
huge environmental victory, and
the Division of Highways should
get credit for making that happen.”
Decades ago, Beaver Creek was
a trout stream. Nowadays it’s not.
Its waters, contaminated by coalmine drainage, are too acidic to
support all but the hardiest forms
of aquatic life.
That’s about to change.
Construction is well underway
on the highway’s next segment,
a 16-mile stretch between Davis
and Scherr. The four-lane road,
which will replace the existing
W.Va. 93, parallels Beaver Creek
for more than eight miles.
To help mitigate the effects of
the road’s construction, Division
of Highways officials purchased
all the land between the road and
the creek, plus the land that holds
the creek itself, for the express
purpose of restoring the creek’s
water quality and re-establishing
a trout population.
“Our plan is to build four access sites where the creek could
be treated with limestone sand,”
said Carl Nucilli, the project’s environmental monitor.
Similar treatments have restored acid-damaged streams
in Upshur, Pocahontas, Randolph and Nicholas counties. The
DNR’s Brown believes they will
work in Beaver Creek, too.
“The expectation within our
agency is to get (the water quality restored) and to manage Beaver Creek as a seasonally stocked
trout stream,” he said.
Brown, who lived in the Davis
area in the 1970s when the Beaver
Creek watershed was still being
heavily mined, said he would never have believed the stream could
be restored.
“I would have said, ‘No way.’ At
that time, it was an orange-bottomed slough, incapable of harboring any kind of life.”
The DNR’s success with other
streams eventually led Brown to
suspect that Beaver Creek might
respond to limestone-sand treatment. When highways officials decided to route Corridor H through
the watershed, Brown suggested
a cooperative effort to bring the
creek back to life.
“They thought it was a good
idea,” Brown said.
According to project manager Brandon Kline, construction
on the Davis-to-Scherr segment
should wrap up in June 2015.
Brown said there’s a good chance
the DNR would begin treating the
stream well before then.
“We have to get the water quality good and stable before we can
even think about putting trout in
there,” he said. “We can’t afford
big fluctuations in the amount of
acidity. If the pH drops much below 5.0, trout go belly-up.”
As part of the environmental
mitigation for the entire Corridor H project, highways officials
contributed $1 million to a DNR
endowment fund that pays for acid-treatment projects. Brown said
interest from the fund’s principal would pay for Beaver Creek’s
treatments for as long as they are
needed.
Restoring stream quality is only
one part of the Division of Highways’ multi-layered approach
toward environmental enhancement in the watershed. Other
plans include a recreational trail
to be constructed on an old railroad bed that parallels the highway and a rock-climbing park
slated for a construction-fill area
near Davis.
Charlie Riling, special projects
manager for the Division of Highways, said the rail-trail has long
been part of the Corridor H plan,
but won’t be completed until Congress approves its funding.
“It’s on the back burner right
now,” Riling added. “Getting the
funding might take a few years,
but the trail will eventually get
done.”
The DNR’s Brown said the
trail, when built, would give elderly anglers easy access to Beaver
Creek, which, because of its gentle gradient, would be relatively
easy to walk or wade.
“We also plan to use logs and
root balls - taken out and stored
when the highway’s right-of-way
was cleared - to build trout habitat in parts of the stream where
habitat is poor,” he said.
Since crews began construction on Corridor H in the 1970s,
environmentalists have criticized
highways officials for routing the
road through some of the state’s
most scenic and environmentally
sensitive areas. Brown said the
work along Beaver Creek shows a
different side of the project.
“This is a case of recreational
development made possible by
the construction of a four-lane
highway. People need to know the
story of how this happened.”
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8B - MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Volleyball Team Pictures 2013 Poultry Queens
and Their Courts
East Hardy Early Middle School 8th Grade - Varsity: Floor: Lexi Strawderman and Leanna Basye Standing: Julia Hahn, Maxine Cassell, Emma Baker, Brooke Miller, Abby Wilson, Kenna Wicks and Cara
Hinkle.
Poultry Queen Jaclyn Cleaver
Teen Queen Morgan Branson
Poultry Queen and Court, from left: 3rd Runner Up Abigail Anderson, 1st Runner Up Brooklin Gilbert
Queen Jaclyn Cleaver, 2nd Runner Up Shelby Hawk, 4th Runner Up Haylea Ault Photos by Michelle May
7th Grade - Junior Varsity: First Row: Isabella Auer, Bella Henderson, Elizabeth Dove and Rebecca
Whetzel. Second Row: Hannah Fogel, Jillian Bowers, Lexi Aurthur, Sierra Dispanet, Destiny Wilkins,
Tanner McDonald, Jasmine Abrell and Oliva Combs. Not pictured: Makayla Wilkins. EHEMS Coach:
Sara Orndorff.
Teen Queen and Court, from left: 3rd Runner Up Katlyn Ruddle, 1st Runner Up LaShonna Runions,
Queen Morgan Branson, 2nd Runner Up Emily Riggleman, 4th Runner Up Sierra McCaslin
Moorefield Middle School Volleyball: Front Row: Jaden Fleshman, Sydney Hardy, Anna Riggleman,
Alyssa Vetter, Rebekah Cook, Kira Tilley, Madison McGregor, Carmen Ketterman and Haylee Tompkins.Second Row: Lindsey Rinker, Emma Baker, Fabiana Taylor, Marissa Ratliff, Kylie Crites, Makaleigh Snyder, Ciara Smith, Cassie Rinker, Macie Zirk, Hanna Carlson and McKaylia Stonestreet. MMS
Coach: Tammie Ayers
2013 East Hardy Junior Varsity Volleyball: Front Row: Vanessa Walker, Ally Dyer, Kassidy Benjamin,
Jordan Kelican, Amanda Pippin, Holly Fogel and Sierra Strawderman. Back Row: Tela Funkhouser,
Shannon Hahn, Joleah Hamilton, Rebekah Sager, Caitlyn Fitzwater and Emily Boyd.
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Small Game Opportunities Available
Small game hunting in West
Virginia is scheduled to begin with
the opening of the one-day youth
squirrel season Sept. 7, 2013, followed by the opening of the statewide squirrel season Sept. 14,
2013.
“Squirrel season is very popular
with many West Virginia sportsmen. It is a time when hunters can
participate in one of their favorite sports and also enjoy the fall
beauty of the Mountain State,”
said Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the
Division of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Section.
The ruffed grouse season opens
October 12, 2013, and closes Feb-
ruary 28, 2014. Grouse hunters
should look for areas that provide
ample cover and soft mast species such as grape, hawthorn and
greenbrier. Most soft mast species appear to be above average in
abundance this year. The daily bag
limit for grouse is four.
Hunting season for raccoons
opens October 12, 2013, at 6 p.m.
and continues through February 28, 2014. Raccoon populations should be similar to previous
years. Hunters and their hounds
should have a very successful
season after locating good food
sources. Raccoon hunters are reminded that the daily bag limit is
four.
Opening day of cottontail rabbit season is November 2, 2013.
With the unusually wet summer,
rabbit populations are expected to
be higher with the increase of food
and cover. Old fields and brushy
pastures are the best habitat types
in which to rabbit hunt. Snowshoe
hare, bobwhite quail, ring-necked
pheasant, bobcat, red fox, and gray
fox hunting seasons also open November 2, 2013. Hunters should
be aware of daily bag and season
possession limits for each species.
Night hunting with lights for foxes
will open January 1, 2014 and continue until February 28, 2014.