The Best - Braxton Citizens` News
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The Best - Braxton Citizens` News
County youth graduate ChalleNGe Academy Vol. 32, No. 31 July 31, 2007 See Page 9 25 CENTS “D EVOTED TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE www.bcn-news.com TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” Flatwoods VFD receives $57,413 AFG grant Bill Hopkins recognized for community service Senators Jay Rockefeller and Robert C. Byrd, as well as Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito, have announced that the Flatwoods Community Volunteer Fire Department is being awarded $57,413 as part of the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The funds will assist with improvements to the department’s operations and safety efforts. “These grants, which support local fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS), will help make communities throughout West Virginia safer. Increasingly, firefighters are called upon to respond not only to fires and medical emergencies, but also to hazardous materials accidents and natural disasters. These grants directly fund efforts to improve the effectiveness of EMS and firefighting operations, to strengthen firefighter health and safety programs, and to establish and expand fire prevention programs,” Byrd said. “Local fire departments play an integral part in keeping our communities safe, and so I am pleased to announce this important funding for the Flatwoods Volunteer Fire Department,” said Capito. “It is good to see Flatwoods’ hardworking and committed firefighters get this well-deserved assistance.” For Fiscal Year 2007, the AFG program will award a total of approximately $490 million in direct assistance to fire department and emergency medical service organizations to improve the effectiveness of firefighting operations and emergency response capabilities. First responder organizations can use the funds to purchase response equipment, personal protective equipment and vehicles. “These funds represent an important commitment by the federal government to make sure our firefighters have everything they need to do their crucial, life-saving job,” Rockefeller said. “Firefighters are the backbone of public safety, and with this muchneeded grant now secure – they will be better equipped to protect the people of this community.” The grants are funded through the annual Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Rockefeller has consistently supported funding for this program and for other first responder grant programs as well; and Byrd, the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and also of that panel’s Homeland Security Subcommittee, has championed efforts to ensure funding and resources for America’s first responders. The AFG program is administered through the Department of Homeland Security’s Preparedness Directorate Office of Grants and Training. The Braxton Community Coalition recognized Rev. Bill Hopkins, last Thursday, for his dedicated community service and volunteerism. A large group was on hand at the BCC’s general membership meeting held at the Mountaineer Foodbank to recognize the important impact Rev. Hopkins efforts have had on the community and its residents. BCC coordinator Claudia Temple presented the dedicated volunteer a certificate of appreciation on behalf of her organization and the community. A veteran of the Korean War, Rev. Hopkins is now an active member and chaplain for American Legion Post #33. He also serves on the Post’s Honor Guard which attended and performed at approximately one hundred funerals and other ceremonies throughout the area in 2006. A minister since 1969, he is always on hand to help out fellow veteran’s and community members in need of transportation to medical and other appointments and provides regular spiritual guidance to his congregation and friends. He has been a member of the Braxton Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for six years and currently serves as Vice President. He can be found at the hospital every Thursday morning volunteering to cook breakfast for the employees and visitors. Rev. Hopkins’ volun- Rev. Bill Hopkins and family members who were present when he received the BCC Certificiate of Appreciation. (L to R) Daughers Tina Facemire (left) and Cindy Robinson (right). Jean Hopkins and great-grandchildren Rebecca and Mark Isaac Robinson. teer work in Braxton while he and his family tary School in honor of County goes back to the lived in Randolph County Grandparents Day. Each years when the volunteer Rev.. Hopkins was respon- September grandparents Emergency Medical Ser- sible for the annual are invited to dine with Thanksgiving Dinner in their grandchildren at the vices was formed. Rev. Hopkins also vol- the Elkins and Beverly school. “Throughout his life unteers with the Senior area. This tradition conCompanion and Foster tinued when the Hopkins Rev. Hopkins has dedifamily returned to Braxton cated his life to serving his Grandparent Programs. In the aftermath of County. For the past six Lord, family, community Hurricane Katrina he years he has organized and country. He is the true made a trip to New Orleans and served as chief chef for example of a dedicated voland another to Mississippi this county’s annual com- unteer that gives freely of to help prepare and serve munity Thanksgiving meal his heart and time without over 144,000 meals for vic- served at Braxton Commu- the desire for recognition tims, workers, and volun- nity Memorial Hospital. The from others. For Braxton teers in the wake of the effort served approximately County and its residents disaster. four hundred dinners in he is a true blessing. We He is an active sup- 2006. Bill Hopkins has given appreciate being given porter of the Braxton true meaning of Thanksgiv- this opportunity to recogCounty Rotary Club and is ing to thousands of families nize Rev. Bill Hopkins for responsible for the prepa- over the past thirty-one his outstanding contribution to the Braxton County ration of breakfast at their years. Since 2001 Rev. community and its resisemi-annual Blood Hopkins has cooked break- dents,” Temple said in Screening/Health Fair. For twenty-five years fast at the Sutton Elemen- making the presentation. Local YTP performers perform at State Volunteerism Conference The Youth Theater Project (YTP) performed “Us” as the showcase presentation for the State Volunteerism Conference, Faces of Leadership, July 12. The performance was the final piece of a three day state conference on volunteerism. The YTP participants, who performed under the direction of Paula Sanders, were Brittany McCumbers, Briar Martin, Tess Morris, Jessica Bates, Adam Tan- ner, Wes Carpenter, Dalton Miller, Camma Duchaine and Kyle Allen. The group received a standing ovation and was requested by various groups around the state to come to perform their show. The YTP participants were given scholarships that included room, meals and registration as part of the Youth Leadership Institute. This was paid for by the Sojourner’s care network and a stipend to pay for travel was also paid for by the state’s office of the Commission for National and Community Service. The show was based on a production written by the group last year, with the direction and consultation of Cicely Bosley Morris, a Braxton county graduate of Fairmont University. Cicely used the experience to write a research grant which was based on youth voice in a theater setting in Appalachia. According to Cicely, the experience helped her gain a graduate assistantship to Central Florida University, where she will be working and studying beginning this Fall. The YTP performers participated in the Youth Service Leadership Academy, with dozens of other youth volunteer groups. The purpose of YSL is to gain knowledge and skills Governor Joe Manchin poses for a photo with some of to strengthen youth serthe YTP performers who showcased their talents at the State Volunteerism Conference earlier this month. vice to communities throughout West Virginia. They learned how to engage other youth in their communities in a meaningful way; to draw from the resources of youth; and learned how to further develop leadership skills while strengthening youth and adult partnerships. YTP youth were supervised, driven and supported by Mitzi, Esker and Mike Morris and Paula Sanders. Carey Duchaine aided in transporting props from Charleston. Kevin Carpenter filmed the event with the professional camera equipment purchased by the YTP group last year as part of their Youth Film Project. This project will culminate in a film about the group, produced by videographer Ashley Gateless. Ashley is a former Landmark particiPlease turn to YOUTH PLAYERS page 3 Season passes available Paula Sanders, Jessica Bates, Tess Morris and Mitzi Morris accepted an award for the Landmark Studio for leadership in youth learn and serve programming. Season passes for Braxton County High School football games are now available according to BCHS Athletic Director Lynn Stalknaker. An adult may purchase a varsity football season pass for $20 which will allow admission to all home varsity games. The season pass for both varsity and junior varsity home contests is $25 Students and senior citizens receive a $5 discount. Reserve seating is available for $5. Reserve parking passes are $20. Only 30 spaces are available, on a first-come-first serve basis. Proceeds from the parking passes go the BCHS band. Copeland sentenced to 7 to 28 years in prison Allison Brooke Copeland, age 19, of Exchange Road, Sutton, was s e n tenced to 7 to 2 8 years i n prison for her role in t h e home Copeland invasion robbery of Virginia Lucille Boone of Wilsie in January of this year. Copeland appeared before Circuit Judge Jack Alsop on Monday, July 23 for sentencing. She had plead guilty to conspiracy with Jesse Gregory and a juvenile and to aiding and abetting them in committing robbery in the second degree, grand larceny and abuse of an elder person. At that May 29, 2007 hearing, Prosecuting Attorney William Martin told the Court the evidence would show that Gregory and the juvenile actually went into the home and committed the robbery while Copeland drove the car and acted as a lookout. She also assisted in cashing in Wal -Mart gift cars which were stolen. Copeland’s attorney, T. J. Drake, asked the Court to treat his client as a youthful offender which would have resulted in her commitment to a correction facility for youthful offenders for 6 months to 2 years and then placement on probation. Several of Copeland’s family members asked the Court to place her in a drug rehabilitation program. In passing sentence Judge Alsop noted that the crime involved serious violence against a person and therefore the Court could not consider probation. Further the Judge found that sentencing as a youthful offender was not appropriate due to the limited duration of the confinement. Copeland was sentenced to not less than five years nor more than eighteen years on the robbery charge; and not less than two nor more than ten years on the charge of abuse of an elder person. The sentences will be served consecutively. She was also sentenced to not less than one nor more than five years on the conspiracy charge and to not less than one nor more than ten years on the grand larceny charge which were ordered to be served concurrently with the sentence for robbery. All Year Sports Season Passes are available. Bearers will gain access to all home games of any Braxton County High School sport. The cost to adults will be $75, Students and senior citizens will pay $50. To purchase any of the above call Lynn or Shelly Stalknaker at 765-2355. Lady Eagles Volleyball practice begins August 6 Practice for Braxton County High School’s volleyball team will begin August 6. Coach Bill Mitchell announced that practice is set from 9 a.m. until 12 noon until school begins. Anyone needing further information may contact Coach Mitchell at 364-2254. Page 2 OPINION Braxton Citizens’ News Our views Your views As I See It July 31, 2007 Editorials Letters Columns Their views From our readers Just look at this! A weekly photo of opinion in Braxton County... sometimes good and sometimes not so good. By Ed Given We should not be scammed…. Profound senitment... My email box is filled with crap. Sorry, there is no other way to describe it. We are told, time and time again, that we are in the electronic age. Our business certainly has changed and for the most part I think those changes have been for the betterment of our overall product and the services we provide our readers. However, the more dependent we become the more vulnerable we are as well. I talked, in this space, about a computer crash a few weeks ago. That was caused primarily by a virus that came undetected, attached to some email. I understand that the current phase is an email saying a friend or classmate has sent you a card and you should “click” on the site listed to see it. Another popular one is that you have received a gift or gift certificate form and should go to a particular site to retrieve it. I am told that both of these often contain virsus that can do damage to your computer. The other aspect is to get bank account or credit card information. We know what that can do. Please don’t give out that type of information no matter how conviencing and presuasive the argument might be. I get literally dozens of these unsolicited emails each week. I don’t open them in any form. I know that occasionally I will mistake a legitimate email for one of the scams but that’s the way it will have to be. If you sent something to my email address or through the one on our bcn-news.com website be specific. Be sure to put a subject in the appropriate space. I seldom open emails with no subject. I am old fashion. I figure that if you don’t have the time or energy to put a three or four word description in the subject line, I probably should take the time or energy to see what you have to say. Of course, scam artists are not limited to the internet. We get calls constantly, here at our office, about this group or that wanting money I got the following email from a friend about one such call they received. Here is what they said…. “Thought I would share a call I just received (7:10pm) from the Disabled Veterans asking for a monetary donation to support those that have given everything for our freedom....when I asked what percentage goes towards the cause, he immediately got his supervisor and she came on and said 20% towards the cause and 80% for administrative fees......think they have their breakdown a little backwards, huh...just thought I would share.” This reader was very savvy… These companies have to answer this type of question. If they don’t, I certainly wouldn’t give them any money. In my column last week I spoke about running into people you know in unexpected places. I omitted an additional observation that should have been included in the writing. Another example... its a small world... While at the HOG Rally at Canaan Valley we attended part of the ceremonial functions which included a Saturday evening awards dinner and dance. While there, I noticed a State Trooper 9who walked by. I though he looked familiar but neither of us spoke. The more I pondered his identity, the more curious I became, so later in the evening when he passed where we were standing, I stopped him and asked if he was Aaron James from Frametown. He quickly confirmed my suspicious and we had a very nice, though brief chat. Aaron is stationed in the Elkins Detachment of the West Virginia State Police. It was good to see him. It really doesn’t matter whether it’s Canaan Valley, Florida or California, all too often we realize that our planet truly is a small world. The alarm from the 9-1-1 center last week, that a vehicle was in the river at Foodland, sent cold chills up the backs of emergency service workers and other first responders. Fortunately, it wasn’t the dreaded circumstances that create such harsh feelings. An employee of the store had parked her vehicle on the far side of the parking lot. It rolled across the pavement and jumped over a large rock before plunging into Elk River. Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle at the time, nor did the truck hit anything or anyone on it’s journey. Lola's World News And Views Citizens’ NEWS Tax auction.... Dear Editor, I grew in Hyre. I lived in Newville before leaving West Virginia, but my heart has always been in these former residents continues. mountains and with I suspect two thirds of the the good people of houses that once filled Widen are not Braxton County. In standing now. I noted as before 1987, I purchased a several homes with mowed lawns, tract of land in flowers and well kept surroundings. I Centralia from the thought of the Elk River volunteers Braxton County Sheriff clean up and how some salvage at the Tax Auction. business could probably gather a lot Jeniver Jones gave me in the town. a clear deed. Mark I did not attend the dinner this Hornish did not survey year that is always held on last it, be he provided me Friday night of July at Clay High with a clear letter of its School before the day at Widen. Then existence. I paid Braxon Saturday the Widen Day happens ton County property in the now almost abandoned town. taxes for 20 years for Some of the former residents keep a my “property”. movement going to keep in touch In 2006, I started along with establishing a fund for researching to find its scholarships for those affiliated with actual location. My first Clay and Widen families. One can be indication of a problem and stay a member funding this was when I looked endeavor by paying your dues. To pay closely at the Parcel ID your dues or for further information on my Tax Statement. contact Joyce Gibson, Box 312, Clay My Parcel ID is NOMPWV 25043-9312. 0513. I soon learned Lola B. Given Please turn to LETTERES [email protected] page 3 By Lola B. Given Reminiscing happy times... Well do I know that reminiscing and reliving our younger years has a soothing effect like nothing else. So the last Saturday of July I wandered back to Widen, my old stomping ground, to get to meet with school friends and other old friends from my younger days. We meet to exchange our successes and sometimes failures. Therapy to a T. I always drive up and down the streets of that near ghost town where once I walked to school, went to our recreation center, and visited in different homes. I remember those who were like family that have gone home to be with the Lord. >From a distance it looked like the church is still being used and kept up. My brothers helped build that building and the company gave the church a deed to the ground. I assume that record is on file at the Clay County Court House. Friend’s and former residents from Arizona attended this year and I suspect they had traveled the farthest to be there. It’s nice the interest of some locations, with additional barriers in place so the necessary permanent repairs can be www.bcn-news.com completed. A total of $166 million in critical needs have Braxton been identified. One area of particular distress to me is the maintenance needed on the “new” by Delegate Brent Boggs PUBLISHER/EDITOR parking building built for Ed Given visitors and capitol workers. While only eight years old, the SPORTS EDITOR I am writing this week’s offense. I am pleased that both Shirley Shuman House Judiciary Chair Webster building is in need of millions column early Monday morning and Senate Chair Kessler are of dollars in maintenance, after being called out to work OFFICE MANAGEMENT Jeanine Given including several faulty welds on the railroad unexpectedly working this issue vigorously having been identified during for the special session. late Sunday afternoon at the CIRCULATION Amber Kelly inspection and testing. This month’s meetings completion of the July interim Senator Helmick and I meetings. Since arriving at the were especially fruitful and ADVERTISING especially focused our discusCapitol last Friday morning, interesting. This was my first Allison Given as a member of the Council of sions on the need to find out if Governor Manchin has unoffiPRINTING construction specifications for cially – at this writing – decided Finance and Administration. Mike McElwain the building were met. If not, Membership is comprised of to call a special session at the (SSN 393130) three members of both the the State needs to go back and conclusion of August interim A Weekly Publication vigorously explore restitution House and Senate, along with Established February 9, 1976 meetings. Over the next few from the builder and the bond State Auditor Glen Gainer, weeks the special call items P.O. Box 516 / 501 Main Street Treasurer Perdue, Administraholder on the project. Also, will be compiled by the GoverSutton, West Virginia 26601 renovations to heat and A/C, nor and distributed to members tion Secretary Ferguson, RevE-mail: [email protected] and the public. enue Secretary Alsop. The bulk telecommunications and (304)765-5193 of the presentation and discus- ventilation are ongoing. While the Governor will Entered as periodic rate at the The meeting also included make the final determination sions centered around the Sutton, WV Post Office presentations from the State what he places on the special ongoing critical upgrades Postmaster: call, one issue that I believe needed with the capitol complex Treasurer’s office regarding the Send address change to: status of state bond debt and Braxton Citizens’ News P.O. should and will arise will be the and specifically the unique the funds set aside in the current duplication of court needs called for in mainteBox 516, Sutton, WV 26601 Rainy Day Fund and from the costs. Historically, if multiple nance and restoration of the Subscription rates: main capitol building. As a Revenue Secretary on the offenses were to occur, court $17.50 in county, $25.50 in historic building, even pressure status of income tax returns costs are assessed only once. state, $41.00 out-of-state and the fund from which reHowever a recent directive cleaning the exterior requires E-subscription, $20.00 special precautions, so as not to funds are paid. seems to now be placing undue Senior Citizens may deduct $1 cause further damage. Also the Even though we’ve had a financial burden by requiring foundation is giving way in few good rains in the past few court cost to be paid on each Read the Citizens’ News on the World Wide Web Dear Editor, I was struck by the profound sentiment expressed in the letter from 11 year old Sarah Jo Jenkins that appeared in a recent issue. Written on the eve of her mother’s National Guard Unit’s deployment to Iraq, Sarah writes, “…if Mom doesn’t come back, my family will be lifeless on the inside, and joy will be something that is hard to bump into…Our life is empty without her.” The unfortunate tragedy of this circumstance is magnified a thousand fold because it is shared by the families of other soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Sarah reminds us that the ultimate cost of war is the price paid by those innocents most directly affected. It is my hope that all Americans will remember that the most unjust peace is better than the most just war, and that we will all work towards this goal. Sincerely, Dr. Sally Stewart News from our Capitol weeks, the annual rain deficit for most of West Virginia is substantial. Accordingly, Governor Manchin has issued an Executive Proclamation for drought aid in forty-two affected counties. In his announcement, he agreed that fields are parched, livestock needs water and farmers need assistance immediately. This declaration should provide a much needed opening for federal emergency funding for farmers. As explained, county-bycounty estimates made by the Farm Service Agency will be sent to the USDA, which will make a determination of need, based on funds available and local conditions. Adequate livestock is another pressing matter and the WV Conservation Agency is working in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture on this critical issue. Also actively involved in these relief efforts are the State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. At this writing, the amount of match assistance needed from Governor Manchin and the Legislature is pending. We’re likely to see hay trucked in from out of State over the next several months to make up for the deficit. Please turn to CAPTIOL page 3 Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV CAPITOL continued from page 2 I always look forward to your comments and suggestions. Please address your correspondence to the Capitol office at: Building 1, Room 472M, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305. The office telephone number is 340-3280 and fax number: 340-3388. My home office number is 364-8411; home fax is 364-8711. For those with Internet access, my email address is [email protected]. You also may obtain additional legislative information, including the copies of bills, conference reports, interim schedule, and other information from the Legislature’s web site at http:// www.legis.state.wv.us/. If you write or leave a message, please remember to include your phone number with your inquiry and any details you can provide. Continue to remember our troops - at home and abroad - and keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers. Until next week – Take care. YOUTH PLAYERS continued from page 1 pant, recently graduated from Muskingum University. This film will be shown at the Landmark’s WV Filmmaker’s Festival in October, in a youth category. In June YTP members Tess Morris and Jessica Bates, along with Mitzi Morris and Paula Sanders attended a 2 day Leadership Grant Institute in Ohio and accepted an award for the Landmark Studio for leadership in youth learn and serve programming. Mitzi is a parent volunteer, and was recently presented with a Friend of the Landmark Volunteerism Award for her many hours of participation as a volunteer with the Youth Theater Project. “Without volunteers like Mitzi, we couldn’t have a program like this for kids in the community,” says Sanders. It takes a lot of hours of supervision and guidance to allow this many youth to participate in a program like ours and now that the grant money has dried up, we rely even more on volunteers like Mitzi to keep the program going. My hope is that the community will come forward with donations and volunteer time and materials so that we can continue.” Leah Heater, another Landmark participant and now a college graduate, will be holding a concert with proceeds going to the Youth Theater Project on August 19 at the Landmark Studio in Sutton. For more information on this performance or to participate by volunteering time, materials or money, please contact Paula Sanders at 765-2623. Funding for AppalYouth Youth Leadership grants is provided by Sojourners Care Network through a grant from the Learn and Serve America: Community Based Program of the Corporation for National and Community Service. LETTERS continued from page 2 that NOMP is the Tax Assessor’s indication for “No Map”. In other words, there is no tax map on file in the Tax Assessor’s office. I soon came to realize the Braxton County Tax Assessor, nor any other Braxton County Government official, have no idea if my parcel actually exists or not and they have shown little willingness to find out. I continued my research to Charleston where I made some very interesting discoveries. By West Virginia law, Braxton county and all other counties can sell you and me “property” at delinquent tax auctions that they have no idea if it exists. In North Carolina, if I sell someone something that does not exist, they call it fraud and I go to jail. In West Virginia if the government does it at a delinquent tax auction, they call it the law. There are approximately 1,300 “NOMP” parcels that Braxton County citizens are paying taxes to Braxton County for land that Braxton County has no idea if the property exists and there are great odds that it does not exist. There are many “NOMP” properties through out West Virginia. The government officials in Charleston and Sutton left me with the opinion they are unwilling to do anything about this inconsistency in the tax laws. Some where along the line I believe that they have forgotten “We Are The People For the People” in our government. I have several professional opinions that my “property” does not actually exist as sold to me. I will continue to pay my taxes and search for answers. Sincerely, R. Mac Sanford Lexington, NC Needing help... Hello my name is Patricia Hager. I live in Hurricane, WV and am a local small business owner there. Yesterday I received my new premium from Brick Street who is responsible for workers comp premiums now. I was shocked to see that my rates had more than doubled and I am sure others are realizing this too. They have increased our premiums mostly in the code column 0990 which involves the inclusion of a balance to minimum premium in the amount of $382.61 on my total premium of $577. We also must pay a $75. fee included as we are being penalized for previous workers comp policies that did not pay their bills. I am asking everyone who is a small business owner in our state to contact the Insurance Commission in Charleston and request a complaint form to be completed against Brick Street. Funny as the commission is the one who ok’ed this but that is what we are supposed to do. Make a copy of that form once completed. Send the original to the commission address and the copy with a letter to Governor Manchin to his office asking him to help us. Something has to be done to lower the rising costs for businesses of which many never even file claims. I am one of those and have been in business 12 years. My worker is here one day a week and this $577 is because of that. I may have to let her go and just close on days I have to be out of town, etc. Because I can not keep paying these high fees and remain in business in our state. Thank you for helping me with this task of alerting businesses what they can do. Many will do nothing, thinking there is nothing we can do. I beg to differ, because with many complaining we have a voice. Sincerely, Patty Hager, owner of Whispering Wisteria House 3222 Morning Rd Hurricane, WV 25526 304-562-6941 July 31, 2007 Page 3 Sutton’s first town hall meeting a success Attended by approximately 25 citizens, Sutton’s first town hall meeting was a great success, according to Sutton Mayor, Jim Walker. Almost everyone in attendance would agree that the meeting was informative and encouraging. The format was simple, citizens were given an opportunity to bring to the meeting their concerns, and there were some. Topics of discussion ranged from more police patrol, parking problems in town, to drainage problems. Mayor Walker stressed that the town was working on some of the important infrastruc- ture needs: cleaning drains, sewers, cutting grass, keeping the town clean. He also stressed that he had three goals as Mayor: to keep the town clean, to keep it safe and to encourage economical growth. He reported on several major projects that were taking place, such as cleaning up around the town dumpsters and keeping them clean. The sidewalk at Sutton Elementary has been repaired and concrete barriers will be used to keep cars off of the sidewalk. The sidewalk will be ready for school opening in August. The Sutton Fall Festival was dis- cussed. The festival, scheduled for September 20, 21, and 22 promises to be even bigger and better than last year. There was a feeling after the meeting that people were feeling positive about the town and the direction it’s going. Mayor Walker emphasized that no one person or small group of people can make the positive changes to keep moving forward. “There are so many issues facing our town that requires the help of everyone. One of Sutton’s main problems right now is the drug-related criminal activity in and around the town. With the help of everyone, we can begin to change that problem. Parents and police authorities need to adopt a zero tolerance for drugs in our community,” explained Walker. Anyone interested in becoming a part of the solution to these problems, is encouraged to participate in the next town hall meeting, scheduled for the third Thursday of the month, August 23. For more information or to talk with the Mayor about your concerns, his office hours are 9-12, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2-5 on Tuesday and Thursday, or call 7655581 at the Sutton Community Building. World renowned longbow archer Byron Ferguson to participate in 2007 Hunting & Fishing Days World-famous longbow archer Byron Ferguson will demonstrate his amazing bow-shooting skills during this year’s Celebration of National Hunting & Fishing Days event at Stonewall Jackson Lake Resort State Park on September 22 and 23, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. “For years, Byron Ferguson has dazzled audiences across the globe with his ability to perform feats with a bow and arrow that are unbelievable, said Jezioro.” I have wanted to see Byron in person ever since the first time I saw him on ‘American Shooter’ performing his ‘Shot of the Week’ segment. He is going to be a great addition to an already successful event.” West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration is like no other event held in the state, with hands-on learning opportunities for youngsters and families in the area of wildlife and outdoor recreation. Over the weekend event, nearly 20,000 wildlife enthusiasts will be in attendance to try their hand at everything from archery, shooting, flyfishing, and kids fishing derby, to list only a few; making it the state’s largest outdoor hunting and fishing event. “I’m sure archers and archery enthusiasts will take advantage of this opportunity to view Ferguson’s expertise and attend his shows at National Hunting & Fishing Correction In last week’s Citizens’ News account of Circuit Court activities an error occurred. Bryan Neil Smith entered a plea of guilty to the felony offense of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine. We stated that pursuant to a plea bargain agreement with the Prosecuting Attorney, charges involving operating a clandestine drug laboratory were dismissed. That was in error. Smith was never charged with operating a clandestine drug lab. The charge that was dismissed as part of the plea agreement was delivery of a controlled substance. We apologize for the inaccuracy. You can Charge Your Citizens' News Subscription, Classified or Display Advertising Visa or MasterCard to your Call 765-5193 Days,” Jezioro said. “But even if you are not into archery, you don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. I can assure you that you will be amazed.” The Schedule of Events denoting the times of his demonstrations, as well as other activities, will be posted on the DNR’s Web site, www.wvdnr.gov in late August. The 2007 West Virginia Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the West Virginia Wildlife Federation, will be held at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park in Lewis County (Interstate 79 exit 91) September 22 and 23. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children under age 15, and children 3 and under free. For more information call (304) 558-2771, or visit the DNR’s Web site at www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/ nathuntfish.shtm . Entries needed for Jubilee Fine Arts Show The 34 th Annual Stonewall Jackson Jubilee will be held Aug. 31 thru Sept. 3 at WVU Jackson’s Mill, near Weston. One of the more popular shows at the Jubilee is the fine arts show. Organizers of the event are making plans for the show. Allison Helms, chairwoman of the Fine Arts Department at West Virginia University has agreed to judge the show. Artists can submit artwork to the Exhibition on Saturday, August 25 between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. Receiving will be held at the Harrison Cottage at WVU Jackson’ Mill near Weston. All original work in any medium is eli- gible for entry, excluding photographs and commercially reproduced prints. A number of cash awards and ribbons will be awarded, including: Best of Show, WV Heritage Award; WV Watercolor Award; Blue Ribbons, Peoples Choice, and more. Submitted work must be original and not copied from another person’s artwork or any published artwork, animated character, comic or photograph. This adult division will include any artist 18 years of age or older. The student division will include students 12 years old, or in the 7th grade through high school. Each artist may enter one or two artworks for the non-refundable fee of $20 for adults and $10 for students. This is a juried exhibition. The judge will select works from the submitted pieces to be included in the show, and will then judge from the selected works for awards. Any artwork submitted must remain at the exhibit until 4:30 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 3, 2007. Pickup will be from 4:30 5:30 p.m. only. The person picking up the artwork must sign for it. The 2007 prospectus may be obtained by calling the Jubilee Office at 800-2961863. Each artist should carefully read all information, complete the entry form and submit it with the artwork. David L. “Baby Dave” Jack, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Picnic Where? When? Time? Holly Gray Park Saturday, August 11, 11:00 A.M. To? All family, friends and guests are invited and bring a covered dish, (meat and drinks will be provided), or just show up if a dish is not available. Also, bring any pictures or stories you would like to share with everyone. A silent auction will be held to raise money for the “Baby Dave” Memorial Scholarship Fund. We were able to present 4 scholarships this past year to Braxton County High School Graduates. The scholarship fund was established by the family, friends and truck drivers to assist students that are enrolling in Trade Schools and future truck drivers. For more information: Call David L. Jack, Sr. at 765-5956 Or Tom & Mary Cool at 765-7222 Citizens’ NEWS Page 4 July 31, 2007 With Deepest Sympathy James Burroughs officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest memorials to the American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd., Charleston, WV. Conantiques. She spent years dolences may be sent ontaking care of many who line to www.stockertwere ill and couldn’t care gibson.com. for themselves. She was a Charles Loy Neal sweet soul and a trusted Charles Loy Neal, 66, friend. Surviving are a of Leesville, LA, passed away Monday July 23, daughter, Nancy L. 2007 in Rapides ReMcMillion of Warren, Ohio; gional Center in Ala son, Charles R. exandria, LA after a McMillion; three grandchildren, Capt. A.C. (Beth) long illness. He was born McMillion of the Cortland on May 24, 1941 in Fire Department, Sean M. Glenville, WV the son of the McMillion of Cleveland, late Charles Stewart Neal Ohio, and Sara McMillion of Sebring, FL and Virginia of Vienna, Ohio; seven Hite Neal Groah of great-grandchildren; a sis- Camden, WV. Charles was a retired ter, Nedra Given of Warren, Ohio; and a brother, Carlos E-8 Master Sergeant from the US Army. He was the G. Young of Alaska. Preceding her in Riffle Team Coach for West death were her parents; Virginia University from her husband, DeForrest 1972 to 1976. He loved McMillion, whom she mar- hunting and fishing, held ried July 25, 1942, and who a general class Ham/Amadied April 5, 1999; a son, teur operators license. He Joe F. McMillion, who died was a member of the First Oct. 28, 1998; a sister, United Methodist Church Glenna Shank; and a in Glenville, WV as a child brother, Capt. George A. and was presently a member of the First United Young, USMC. Services were held on Methodist Church in Wednesday, July 25, at Leesville, LA. He is preceded in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew M. Tho- death by his parents, one mas officiating. Interment son Michael Solomon Neal, followed at Oakwood Cem- one sister, Kenna Jean etery. Material contribu- Lorentz, Step father Kentions may be made either neth Groah and step to First Baptist Church, mother Agnes Neal. He is survived by his 3217 Surrey Road S.E., Warren, Ohio 44484, or to wife of 43 years, Bonnie the American Lung Asso- Brown Neal of Leesville, LA. ciation, 25 N. Canfield- One son Norman Eric and Niles, Road, Austintown, wife Melissa Neal, Granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Ohio 44515. Arrangements are Neal and Grandson Ryan entrusted to McFarland & Eric Neal all of Anacoco, LA. Edna Neal Son Funeral Services Co., Sister, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Simmons and husband Ohio 44481. Please visit George of Ohio. Brother, www.mcfarlandfuneral.com John Neal of Sebring, FL. to view this obituary and Father and Mother in-law, Solomon and Betty Brown send condolences. of Heaters, WV. Charles is Marie Jean “Aunt Jean” also survived by many nieces and nephews. Berry Funeral services Marie Jean “Aunt Jean” Berry, 85, of Heaters were held at 2:00 PM Fripassed away Sunday, July day July 27, at Stockert22, 2007 at Braxton County Gibson Funeral Home in Memorial Hospital after a Flatwoods, WV with the Rev. Lonnie Ramsey officilong illness. She was born on ating. Burial followed in January 31, 1922 in Heat- Little Kanawha Memorial ers, the daughter of the Gardens in Heaters, WV. late Charles and Ida Mae with Military Graveside Berry. Aunty Jean was a rites provided by American Post #33, homemaker and member Legion of the Heaters United Gassaway, WV. Friends called from 6Methodist Church. She is survived by 8:00 PM Thursday evening many nieces, nephews, at the funeral home. great nieces and nephews. Online condolences may sent to Graveside services be were held on Thursday, www.stockertgibson.com July 26, 2007 in Heaters Elbert L. Melvin Sr. Cemetery with the Rev. Elbert L. Melvin Sr. of Frederica, DE, formerly of Braxton County died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Heartland Hospice House, Wilmington, DE. He was 67. Mr. Melvin was born in Felton, DE son of the late Oliver H. Melvin and Laura A. Melvin-Harvey.He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He rose to the rank of lance corporal and was very devoted to the corps. Mr. Melvin was an auto mechanic and worked for Melvin Sunoco and Shirey’s Auto Sales. He was also employed by Michael Motors, Gassaway, WV. He OBITUARIES Noralee Y. McMillion Noralee Y. McMillion, 84, of Warren, Ohio, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital. She was born May 30, 1923, in Bower, WV, the daughter of Samuel F. and Arminta (Davis) Young, and had lived in Warren since 1964, moving from Dille and Shinnston, WV Mrs. McMillion was an active member of First Baptist Church, having served both as a deaconess and a trustee, and a former member of the Federation of Women’s Club in Widen, WV. She worked for Atty. Bruce Birrell for many years and was well known for her appraisals of home furnishings, especially of Rhonda Lea Crislip August 2, 1971-June 2, 2007 It has only been two months since you left us, But it seems like a lifetime. You were and always will be Beautiful, bubbly daughter and sister. We were so proud of you for going back To college, and making excellent grades. It’s hard to think of life without you in it, All we have left are memories that are so Precious, that they are wrapped in love. And stored safely in our hearts forever. Loved and Missed so, Dad, Mom and Brother The Sun and Sky See the sun See the sky Watch it as the day goes by Do we know the sun and sky Were here to see Just as nature is to be See the sun See the sky Watch nature and see As time goes by As time goes by, do we see How we are all meant to be See the sun See the sky Watch it and see How it is all meant to be And wonder why As time goes by. This poem was written by Rhonda, and was going to be published in “Reflections, A Collection of Short Works. Braxton County, WV “There is a Difference in Funeral Homes” When a death occurs in your family, it’s important to know that there is someone you can trust nearby. That is why, for over 146 years, families in Sutton and surrounding communities have called on Greene-Robertson Funeral Home to assist them at their time of loss. Our primary objective is to take care of the details and complexities while offering you personalized service. Many families request information regarding our pre-arrangement options which can be tailored to your needs. If you would like a free copy of our “Personalized Pre-Planning Guide” please contact us and we will be glad to mail one to you. GREENE-ROBERTSON FUNERAL HOME P.O. Box 404 / 600 Riverview Drive Sutton, WV 26601 304-765-5502 Steve Jeffers, Owner, LIC John Ware, Funeral Coordinator Raymond Bledsoe, Preneed Counselor was a workaholic, and when it came to cars he could fix almost anything.He was an avid NASCAR and football fan. Mr. Melvin was very family oriented and loved to go camping with his family, and he also loved to spoil his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles R. Melvin, Dwayne C. Hosey and Clarence C. Melvin; and a sister, Clara Marie Melvin. Mr. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Georgia Melvin of Frederica, DE; a son, Elbert L. Melvin Jr. of Elkton, MD; a daughter, Sherry M. Virgilio of Newark, DE; his brothers, William J. Melvin of Deming, N.M., Bazil Melvin of Exchange, W.Va., Raymond Clutter of Sutton, Henry J. Harvey of Hartly, DE and Carl B. Harvey of Anchorage, Alaska; his sisters, Mary E. Dillon of Oberlin, Ohio, Helen J. Gray of Centerville, PA, Deloris E. Ware of Centralia, Kay Y. Hosey of Morgantown, WV, Maryland S. Hinkle of Elkins, WV, and Brenda C. Barker of Martinsburg, WV, seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Elbert III, Brian, Meghan, Mallorie, Kayla and Kyle; and a greatgrandchild, Nicolas. Funeral services were held July 30, 2007 in Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington. Burial followed in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Donations can be made to the Heartland Hospice Service, The Stockton Building, 261 Chapman Road, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19702.Arangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington. www.melvinfuneralhome.comShirley Westfall Shirley Westfall, 60, of Sutton died July 25, 2007 while a patient in Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. She was born March 25, 1947 in Sutton a daughter of the late Thurman P. and Virginia Ruby Dillon Cogar. Also preceding her in death were her grandparents Ira and Lovie Maude Bell Cogar who raised her. She was a Baptist by faith and a former 911 dispatcher for the Braxton County Emergency Services for 26 years. She is survived by two sons, Angelo “Chuck” Groves of New Cumberland, WV and John J. Groves of Burnsville; one daughter Tammey Perkins of Gassaway; 2 sisters, Macel Dailey of Martinsburg and Flossie Frame of Flatwoods; 6 grandchildren, Stacie Groves, Lydia Groves, James Michael Crist, Patrick Butler II, Robert Ross II, and Brandon Ross; niece Brenda Nettles, and nephew Ralph Marshall. A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at GreeneRobertson Funeral Home, Sutton with Pastor Randy Stout officiating. The body had been cremated. Dottie L. Jackson Dottie L. Jackson, 93 of Little Birch, WV died July 21, 2007 at home. She was born January 24, 1914 at Laural Run, Braxton County a daughter of the late Alva and Dorrie Johnson Snyder. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dorsey, Donnie, Dwight and Delmer Snyder; sisters, Dacie Cunningham, Dollie Jackson, Dessie Harris, and Dulcie Snyder; her son-in-law Thomas Staats. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Amos Jackson. Son, Roger Jackson and wife Nancy of Little Birch, Daughter Paula Ann Staats of Clarksburg. Sisters, Polly Perrine of Cross Lanes, and Faye Frame of Jacksonville, FL. Grandchildren, Valerie Hurst and husband Dave; Michelle Miles and husband Scott; Christy Walls and husband Wesley all of Clarksburg; Paula Sue Staats of Mt. Claire; Jayson Staats of Morgantown, Diana Kees and husband Joe of Carey, NC; Gary Long and wife Julie of Little Birch. 4 Great grandchildren, Jessica Miles and T.R. Miles of Clarksburg, Tyler Long and Cameron Long of Little Birch. Services were held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Greene- Robertson Funeral Home with Rev. Linn Schiefer officiating. Burial followed in the Braxton County Cemetery in Sutton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Care Rt. 1 Box 43C Burnsville, WV 26335. Ruth Paugh Thayer Ruth Paugh Thayer, 79, of Reisterstown, MD formerly of Newville, WV. passed away Thursday July 26, 2007 in Manchester, MD after a long illness. Ruth was born on July 1, 1928 in Newville, WV the daughter of the late Ernie and Blanche Spicer Paugh. She was a retired Restaurant Manager, loving mother and grandmother. She is Survived by her husband, Floyd Burton “Burt” Thayer, daughter, Connie Cover of Baltimore, MD. Two grandchildren Elizabeth Ann Cover and John Michael Cover both of Florida. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 PM Saturday July 28, 2007 at Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV with the Rev. Bill Griffin officiating. Burial followed in the Newville Cemetery. Hazel Marie Brown Hazel Marie Brown, 85, of Cleveland, OH., formerly of Napier, WV passed away Friday July 27, 2007 in Elizabeth Skilled Nursing Center in Cleveland after a long illness. She was born on December 8, 1921 at Napier, WV the eldest of 8 children CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 August 3rd & 4th Friday 8:00p.m. Saturday 8:00p.m. Sunday CLOSED Visit our web page at: www.geocities,com/elktheatre G Elk Theatre Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV COMMUNITY CALENDAR Pool Party: Teamwork was evident at Sutton Elementary School during the 2006-2007 school year. The parent activities were very well attended and were enjoyed by the students and their families. A pool party has been scheduled for August 6 th from 6-8pm at the Sutton Pool to thank the families who participated in at least 8 of the 10 activities throughout the year. Please bring your SES Season Ticket with you, but it is not a requirement for admittance. •••••••••••••••••••• Prince Reunion: 20th annual to be held on Saturday August 4th at the Flatwoods community building at 11a.m. All family and friends welcome. Country & Western theme. ( all six shooters must be checked at door ) Please plan to come out and spend a great day with family and friends. •••••••••••••••••••• Cottrill/Cottrell Reunion: The Cottrell/Cotrill and Descendents Reunion will be held this year at the Gassaway Fire Department in Gassaway, WV. The reunion will be on Saturday, August 11, 2007 and will begin at 10:00am. Bring a covered dish, something for the White Elephant Sale and enjoy the day with family and friends. Everyone Welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Notice: There will be a Yard Sale at the new Library, at the corner of 5 th and Main, on Saturday, August 4, 2007, 8:00am12:00. All proceeds go to the new library! •••••••••••••••••••• Yard Sale: There will be a benefit yard sale for the youth of First Southern Baptist Church on Friday, August 3 rd from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. The sale will be held at Robinson Sales and Service on Airport Road in Sutton. Rain or Shine. •••••••••••••••••••• Huffman Reunion: The family of the late Earnest and Ida Huffman will meet at the Burnsville Community Center August 5, 2007 for our annual picnic lunch. The event will begin at 12:30 pm. Please bring a covered dish. All family and friends are welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Appalachian Autumn Festival Pageant: The Frametown Vol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 of the late George Jennings and Mary Dolan Brown. She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by one son, Bobby Brown. Brothers, Hayward, Thomas and Robert two sisters Gay M. and Regina. Hazel is survived by her children, Beatrice Ferguson, Gary and Larry Brown all of Cleveland, OH. Wanda Milhoan and Charles Blake both of Akron, OH. Sisters, Mildred Kmeyer of Ravina, OH. And Mary E. Wade of Marlinton, WV. #5 Grandchildren #10 Great-grandchildren and many step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV with the Rev. Delmas Singleton officiating. Burial will be in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV. Online condolences may be sent to www. stockertgibson.com unteer Fire Department Appalachian Autumn Festival will hold its annual pageant on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18. The pageant will be held in Kenton Meadows Field in Gassaway and will begin at 7:00 p.m. each night. In case of rain, the pageant will be moved to the Gassaway Community Building. The categories are Flame Queen (ages 16-21), Junior Miss Flame Queen (ages 1315), Flame Princess (ages 10-12), Spark Princess (ages 6-9), Sparkle Princess (ages 3-5), Sparklette Princess (ages birth to 2) and Spark Prince (ages birth to 2). Friday night will be modeling of back to school wear for all divisions except the Queens. Queens will be doing event promotion (jeans and t-shirt) and then modeling of streetwear. Saturday afternoon will be the judge’s interviews with the queen’s contestants, then modeling of formal wear for all contestants. Queens will also be doing an on stage interview. All winners will receive a crown, sash, crown pin and gift bag. The runnerup in each division will receive a sash and crown pin. Photogenic will also be awarded in each category and Congeniality will be awarded in the Junior Miss and Queen’s division. The winners of these awards will receive a sash. The cost to enter is $100.00 for each division. Deadline for all entries is August 1. No entries can be taken after this date. The proceeds from the entry fees will be used by the fire department to purchase new equipment. For an application or more information call 364-5576, 364-4094 or email at [email protected]. Applications may also be picked up at Sam’s Grocery in Frametown. •••••••••••••••••••• Polemic Run Baptist Church Homecoming: Beginning on Aug. 12th at 10:00 AM. Preaching 11 AM with Preacher Scott Conner from Rockingham, NC Son of Charles & Olly Conner . Lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon. Take Rte. 19 south from I-79 go south about 4 miles turn right on Polemic Run Road go about 2.8 miles you will come to a 2 lane steel suspension bridge cross the bridge and go 1.6 miles on the right side of the road. Come one come all and visit with old friends and make some new one. Any questions call Vernon Rose @ 765-5717 or Dave Conner @ 7657525. •••••••••••••••••••• Covered Dish Reunion for former BFGoodrich folks: “A Used-to-Work-Together Get-Together” On Saturday, August 11 th , beginning at 10:30-ish AM, at Calhoun County Park, the first shelter on the right, former employees and retirees of Goodrich Corporation (formerly BFGoodrich) and their families are invited to attend a Covered Dish Reunion. For more information, you can contact Irona @ (304) 354-7024 or Shirley @ (864) 9538087. •••••••••••••••••••• Final Fall Soccer Registration and Free Clinic: On Saturday, August 4 th a coaches and players clinic will be held at the Weyerhaeuser ball field in Heaters. The coaches and players clinic will be from 10:00AM-1:00PM and will be instructed by the Men’s Head Soccer coach for Marshall University, Coach Bob Gray. Final registration for the fall soccer season will be at 9am the same day. You can also register from 4:00PM – 9:00PM at the Braxton County Fair on Wednesday through Saturday at the Braxton County Soccer Association table. Please call David Stanley at 304-518-9823 if you have any questions. •••••••••••••••••••• Stonestreet Reunion: The 46 annual Stonestreet Reunion will be held once again on August 12th (The Second Sunday) at Holly Gray Park ,at the Carson Dobbins Pavilion. Pack a picnic lunch and come spend the day with great fellowship and just reminisce of the past and present. Everyone welcome •••••••••••••••••••• Brown/Cogar Reunion: The annual Brown/ Cogar Reunion will be held August 5 th at the Flatwoods Community Building. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the day with family and friends. Everyone welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Vacation Bible School: First Baptist Church of Burnsville will hold Vacation Bible School on Saturday, August 11, 2007. The event begins at 10:00am and will end at 4:00 pm. Lunch will be served. “Come be Fishers of Men”. •••••••••••••••••••• Kendall Reunion: The Kendall Reunion for the family of Neva and the late Adrian Kendall will be held on August 5, 2007. The reunion will be held at the Kendall farm. Come out and enjoy the day with us! •••••••••••••••••••• Wine Reunion: The Wine Reunion will be held Sunday, August 5 at the Bulltown Picnic Area again this year. A covered dish luncheon will be served at 12 Noon. We encourage all relatives to attend and take part in the day’s activities. Don’t forget to bring something for the auction we have to raise money for the cost of renting the shelter and to purchase the gifts that are awarded every year. Hope to see you there! •••••••••••••••••••• Prince Reunion: Prince family reunion held August 4th at Flatwoods Community Center. Family and friends are all welcome. The fun begins at 11am. Western theme, come and win a prize. All sixshooters taken at door. Please come and enjoy the day with us . •••••••••••••••••••• Mini-Flea Market/ Yard Sale: The Braxton County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold a flea market and yard sale on Thursday, August 9 th beginning at 9am. There will also be hot dogs, coffee and soft drinks, a bake sale, 50/50 Drawing and Door prizes throughout the day. There will be something for everyone! The event will be held in the Hospital Parking Lot. All proceeds will go to the Braxton County Memorial Hospital. •••••••••••••••••••• Strange Creek Methodist Bible School: Come take a wild ride through God’s word at our vacation bible school August 5 th-August 10 th, 6:30-8:30 pm. From 1 to 91, we have something for everyone! We will have a kick off at the Sutton Pool August 5 th from 2-5pm. Hope to see you there. Wahoo! •••••••••••••••••••• Homecoming: The annual Homecoming of Cutlips Baptist Church, Exchange, will be Sunday, August 12, 2007. Services begin with Sunday School at 10am. Following Sunday School, the morning message will be delivered by our Pastor David Gumpter. Butch Collins of Canvas will deliver the afternoon message. The East Clarksburg Baptist Church Choir will also perform, Everyone welcome. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the day with us. •••••••••••••••••••• Meeting: The next meeting of the Central West Virginia Beekeepers Association will be on Monday, August 6, 2007. The meeting will be held in the Vo-Ag Room at Braxton County High School. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. We will be having a guest speaker from Harrison County Beekeepers Association who will talk on a new bottom board he recommends to prevent swarming. All members are asked to please try to attend this meeting. For more information, please call 452-8509. •••••••••••••••••••• Meeting: Wilse-Rosedale Waterline Association will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2007 at 7pm at Frametown Fire Department. •••••••••••••••••••• Notice: The West Virginia State Police, in conjunction with the Governor’s Safety Committee, will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in Braxton County in the month of August 2007. The purpose of this project is to reduce the number of alcohol related deaths and motir vehicle accidents in West Virginia with the ultimate goal being to arrest and prosecute drunk drivers. The DUI check point is scheduled July 31, 2007 Page 5 for August 31-September 01, 2007 between the hours of 8pm and 2am on WV Rt. 4 in Flatwoods, WV. •••••••••••••••••••• Hart Reunion: Family and friends of Will and Mae Frame Hart are invited to the Hart Reunion, Sunday, August 5, 2007. It will be held at the Clem Hart farm on Tate Creek, Braxton County. Bring a covered dish and dinner will be served at 1:00 p.m. Come early and stay late. For more information, please contact Pauline Hart Wilson at 304-226-3176. •••••••••••••••••••• Car Show: The Central WV Car Club will host a Car Show and Swap Meet Saturday, August 4, 2007. The event will be held from 10am-3pm at Flatwoods, Exit 67 off I-79 on hill in frot of Days Inn Hotel. No judging, 50/50 drawing, Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, DJ, BBQ Dinner. $12 Registration Fee (includes 2 dinners). Additional dinners are $6 each. •••••••••••••••••••• Homecoming: Stump Chapel Church, Tesla, will be having their Homecoming August 5, 2007 starting with Sunday School at 10 am, Preaching at 11am with Rev. Larry Coffman. A dinner will follow at noon. Preaching in the afternoon with Rev. Larry Coffman and the Harless Family from Wyoming County will be performing. Everyone Welcome. •••••••••••••••••••• Notice: I, Zelda Rhodes, would like to thank all those who have faithfully made donations and/or provided labor for the upkeep of the Tesla Cemetery for so many years. Those who made donations in 2006 were: Rodney and Sharron Jackson, Betty Hickok, Ilene Freeman, John Eakle, Sandra Kay Tinney, Gary and Margie Williams, Sharon Unger, Kenneth and Mildred Carder, and Virginia McEachron. Several of them also have donated in 2007, as has Shirley Bird. If you have loved ones or friends buried in Tesla Cemetery, future donations may be made to the Tesla Cemetery Fund, c/o James Morris, 2010 Appalachian Corridor, Sutton, WV 26601. Jim, who also has family members buried there, has helped maintain the cemetery for many years and I have relinquished the balance of the Tesla Cemetery Fund to him to continue upkeep efforts. •••••••••••••••••••• Cunningham Reunion: The descendents of the John and Mary Cunningham family will meet at the Cunningham House for their annual reunion on August 4, 2007, at 11:00am. The reunion will be held at the Bulltown Historical Area. We would like to invite all family, former neighbors and friends to come bring a covered dish, memories, pictures and share the day of visiting and renewing old friendships. •••••••••••••••••••• Bourne Reunion: The Bourn Family Reunion will be held Saturday, August 4th at the Bourn farm at Lower Sleith. Be there at 11 am with chairs, food & drink for dinner at 12. All friends of the family are invited to join us for a day of fun & fellowship. •••••••••••••••••••• GED Classes: The Braxton County Adult Learning Center is now open full time during the summer! Located in the downstairs of the Board of Education Building, we are open from 8am-2pm Monday thru Friday. If you are 18 years or older, you have the option of creating your own schedule. You can complete all assignments during classroom hours and not get a report card. The cost is free and all supplies are furnished. There is currently a waiting list for 16 and 17 year-old students. However, please feel free to call and have your son or daughter added to the list. Contact Amy Curtis at 765-5415 for more information. The next GED Test will be on September 18 th and 19 th. (GED TEST $50.00) Registration is scheduled for September 1 1 th a t 8 : 3 0 a m . Y o u must register if you plan on taking the GED test!!! Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking Jackson Stone/Jackson Trucking has mason sand and limestone sand, and three sizes of Ohio River gravel. We also have various sizes of crushed limestone, house coal, red mulch, brown mulch and agriculture lime stockpiled at our yard on Little Birch Road. We can be reached at 304-765-7502 to schedule a delivery or to check on a time to get your own truck loaded. 304-765-7502 Coastal Lumber Company, a large, privately held hardwood manufacturer is seeking Lumber Stackers for its Frametown and Gassaway Facilities. The company offers a competitive comprehensive compensation package and a broad range of benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Long and Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401-K Retirement Plan, and Vacation. The company does have a DrugFree Workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please stop by either the Frametown or Gassaway office to apply. Cataracts? Treated right in our Eye Center! Dr. Jerry Black, M.D., Ph.D. 1(800)352-20/20 Buckhannon Eye Center "The finest care in sight" Citizens’ NEWS Page 6 July 31, 2007 Braxton County, WV COMMUNITY CORNER from the Elvis role. Now one Wally is wearing. I am including three of the his grandson is Elvis. He love the bubbles floating pictures. has an outfit just like the around while he sings. I Maranatha! PAT’S CHAT Hello Readers, August already! The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers the following in regard to this month’s weather: Too cool for the pool. Rainouts come rarely, then beaches are covered with bathers (some barely!). Golfers scatter when dark clouds gather, seeking shelter while they swelter. Damper for campers. We will wait for the full Sturgeon Moon to appear on the 28th. Also slated for that date is a total eclipse of the Moon. This eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America, the Moon entering penumbra at 3:52AM. It will be an early morning start to an event which will last until 9:23AM. The sky’s highlight this month will be the Perseid meteor shower, occurring this year under ideal new Moon conditions (dark sky). The shower will peak on the night of the 11th when meteor intensity will increase after midnight to about one meteor per minute. The best place for viewing is away from as many ground sources (street lights, dusk to dawn lights, etc.) of light as possible. Gather up some friends, spread out a blanket, have some wine or a thermos of hot coffee or tea handy, relax and enjoy the sight. Plan to spend some time watching for the shooting stars... Joe-pye-weed is coming in full bloom. With that comes a whisper of the new season around the corner for us. When I was working, the bloom of Sweet Joe-pye-weed meant that it was time to begin getting ready for another class of children: get to the BY PAT RIDPATH cious. We were on the spacious grounds behind the church. Did I say the food was delicious food! This past weekend Sheri-Lyn Sapp, John and I went to the celebration of Max Reed’s 90th birthday, at his home on Tallmansville Road here in Buckhannon. He is the one who gave me the pictures of Bower which I have given to the Burnsville Library. He lived there when he was a child. He said a man by the name of Steele stayed with them. I wonder if it was the father of my friends, Freddie, June and Nancy! The celebration for him looked like a County Fair or something! So many cars, so many people, food being barbecued, the weather was beautiful and his home is on the top of a hill with beautiful scenery! He introduced his children and grandchildren. They are all beautiful. Even a niece came from California to help her uncle celebrate! The most impressive comment I heard was that at 90 he has no aches or pains. I met a lot of the folks from his church, Mt. Hope United Methodist. That is where I played the piano when the regular pianist was in Florida. We should have Max’s secret for his long and pain-free life! I got a couple of local calls and one from Kansas City about the squash recipe. I am so glad people are trying it. It is very good. One person gave me another recipe for squash that sounds good, using a package of stuffing mix. I can’t find the recipe, though, or I would share it. She will have to call and give it to me again. All you Orlando people will want to meet with Patsy Reckart on August 3 rd at 6:30 p.m. to help plan for the reunion that is set for August 18. They are meeting on the Reckart property right next to the Baptist church at Orlando (the former Catholic Church). If you cannot go to the planning session, at least try to attend the reunion at the church in Orlando (is that right, Patsy?) on August 18th at noon. Bring family pictures, lawn chair and umbrella and lots of food. You can call Patsy at 269-7152 or Peggy at 8532621. My nephew, Rodney Tullett, (married to Sonny’s daughter, Teresa) is doing a charity bike ride in Boston, the Pan Mass Challenge. (The ride starts in Sturbridge, MA and goes to the tip of Cape Cod and at each of the 200 miles there will be supporters and cancer survivors cheering them on. Last year the 4000 riders raised over 26 million dollars for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Of the money donated, 99% goes directly to cancer research. Gifts can be made until October 1st, 2007. If you want to support Rodney’s efforts, go to http://www.pmc.org/ Class of 1957 was celebrating their 50th anniversary riding e g i f t s / on the float in the parade for Kanawha Alumni Weekend at giftinfo.asp?EgiftID=RT0040 Burnsville. and make a donation. I hope that many of you will choose to make a donation, like even 20 or 25 cents a mile would help. Wally Hefner had a great article in last week’s paper. He was dressed as Elvis (and even sang, I think) riding on the float in the parade for Kanawha Alumni Weekend at Burnsville! His is the class of 1957 was celebrating their 50 th anniversary. If you have not read the article, you should try to get it and read it. He has retired O n July 21 John and I attended a beautiful wedding at a little church in L o s t Creek. So now Mr. and Mrs. Gary Garden will live at his French Creek home and Elias, his son, now has a sister, Rebekah’s daughter, Morgan. What a sweet family that ceremony created! Congratulations, Gary! I played the usual wedding songs for them and Tara Donnen, sister to the groom, told me that her son, Ian, who is two, wanted to come up and play the guitar (or maybe the drums) that were also on the stage. He said, “Mamaw Pat play that and I’ll play that.” He pointed to the keyboard piano I was playing and then to the opposite corner where the drums and guitars were sitting behind a glass screen. I am sure that would have livened up the ceremony if he had been allowed to help me. (I am his step-great-grandmother. He helps me not miss my own greats so much. They live in Florida.) The day was beautiful and the food at the reception was deli- AUGUST, 2007 classroom, clean desks and shelves, prepare bulletin boards, get the students’ names on folders and workbooks and start writing lesson plans... There are dozens and dozens of things to do before students arrive for school term. I liked to start getting ready on the first of August and do something every single day during the month toward getting prepared for the new term; that way I felt ready by the time the children arrived in my classroom. Burnsville Elementary School students who have August birthdays are: Jessica Cosner, August 2; Jacob Pyles, August 21; Angelica Jenkins, August 22; Kaleb Groves, August 26; Hannah Drake, August 28 and Kelayni King, August 29. Happy birthday wishes go out to these children! The BCARSE (Braxton County Association of Retired School Employees) is anticipating a new year of programs and activities. We have what we believe to be a fine offering for the upcoming months. The August meeting will be at the Century Inn in Sutton and will feature the installation of officers by Regional Director Garry Lynne Shearer, who will also address 2008 Legislative goals and MAPD issues. Liz Bradford will BY PAT MORRIS BLAKE speak to community projects, our volunteer hours status and how we can better serve our communities. The October meeting will also be at Century Inn and the featured speaker will be Richard Smith, NEA spokesman, who will discuss the prevention of identity theft. For December we look forward to a Christmas party to be hosted by our president, Carol Merzouk, at her home. I will be noting BCARSE business from month to month. Please check this column for updates and 2008 news. In conclusion I want to send along another great recipe from Linda (Lenny) Blake. This is a Spinach Salad that she made recently and it is tasty. Ingredients: 1 bag of spinach, mushroom slices, 4 boiled eggs sliced, 3 red onion slices quartered, 1/2 cup soy nuts and a sweet salad dressing such as honey mustard. Presentation: arrange the spinach on a plate or in a bowl. Place the egg slices around the outside edge. Arrange mushrooms on the inside section. Sprinkle soy nuts and onion all over. Drizzle on the salad dressing. Thanks for checking in, Readers, and I’ll ‘see you in September.’ Read the Braxton Citizens’ News online at www.bcn-news.com Everything’s easier with people you know WEST 38 POLES A New Writing Project By Skip Johnson This 56-page booklet centers on a hilltop farm near Herold that has had only three owners in 132 years, plus it touches on other interesting history of the community in general. The booklet features a handsome color cover designed by Neal Gentry, inside design and layout by Neal and Rob Johnson, 30 inside black and white pictures and sketches by Tricia Lewis Friend and Dan Lewis. Community People You Know TM It’s easier to get things done with people you know. West 38 Poles is now available at the Book Cellar store at the Flatwoods Factory Outlet Mall, or it can be ordered on the Internet at UpperRiver.com. © MCS Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV COMMUNITY CORNER GASSAWAY NEWS Hello Everyone! I hope this finds all of you doing well. Can you believe July is almost gone? Where does the time go? Parents are getting their school shopping underway. The kids’ vacation is almost over. Summer just never seemed long enough when we were kids. I remember all of us in the neighborhood gathering at the Presbyterian Church yard to play Kick the Can, or Hide and Seek. It was the only time of year that our parents would let us play outside after dark. We had so much fun! I can also remember camping out in tents in each other’s yards. I am sure we drove our parents crazy but they were all so good to us. Times, of course, were much different then. Never did I hear any of our parents’ mention they feared for our safety from child molesters or kidnappers. They worried we would get hurt on our bikes, roller skates, skateboards or falling out of a tree. The song by Bucky Covington, “A Different World”, sure rings true for me and I’m sure for all the kids I grew up with. We never played in our houses. Outside was the place we wanted to be. Even in the winter time, we would sleigh ride until we were numb. It is a much different world today. Some things are better and many are horrible compared to then. I would walk to Beane’s Market when I was 5. Can you believe that? I would never have let Ryan do that. Ha ha! I am sure that all of you have your own memories of your childhood, here in Gassaway. If you would like to share any of them, call or email them to me. I noticed a lot of people at the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday. Remember that it is in the Church of Christ parking lot in Gassaway, bright and early on Wednesday mornings. Birthdays this week are: July 30 th -Keith & Kyle Rice, Beth Bennett, Cathy Mowery, Paula Cunningham, Vicki Cawthon, Helen Schott; July 31 st -Ronnie Jones, Michael Belknap, Melvin James; August 1 st -Cathy Gum Dempsey, Guy Covey, Leona Roberts; August 2 nd- D o u g l a s Given, Jackson Lane Bragg, Mary Ann Taffer, Bill Cochran; August 3 rd Ann Richmond, Jimmie S i x ; A u g u s t 4 th- A l e x Hardway, Isaac Nicholas; August 5 th- T a m m i e Boggs, Cora Mack, Jane Dittman. Belated birthday wishes to Charity Gay Jones of Rocky Mt., NC on July 23 rd . Happy Birthday to all of you!!! WVU football is just around the corner!!! Are you ready? They are picked to win the Big East. I hope they do!!! I really want us to beat Louisville. It will be at our field this time. I am sure it will be a great game! Any predictions for the Friends of Coal Bowl II? Of course you know who I choose!! Either way it goes, it is sure to be an exciting game for the friendly rivalry. Congratulations to Karla and Chris Conrad who were married on July 21 st by Pastor Tim Kelley. Please keep the following people in your prayers, Victoria Cottrill, Susie Wyant, Jean Berry, Don Singleton, Mike Stewart and the family of Freddie Loyd. To Bradley Huffman of Kentucky, all of your friends here in WV miss you and wish you well. This week’s recipe is Grilled Chicken Salad by Diana Rattray. 2 to 3 chicken breast halves, grilled and sliced into narrow strips 1 head romaine lettuce or mixed greens 4 hard-cooked eggs 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges 12 to 16 ripe or pimiento stuffed olives, sliced sliced purple onion or green onion 8 small new potatoes, boiled and halved, optional Mustard Vinaigrette 1 tablespoon Creole mustard 3 tablespoons white wine or sherry wine vinegar ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Dash Tabasco sauce 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation: Arrange chicken, l e t t u c e , sliced hardcooked eggs, and remaining salad ingredients on 4 plates. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a blender or jar. Cover and blend or shake until smooth. Serve the dressing with the salad. Serves 4. Mark your calendars for the Home Grown Country Live show this Tuesday at 7pm and Friday August 10 th at Mountain Lakes Amphitheater. These shows are showcasing local talent with a house band, The Davisson Brothers. Stop by and check it out. Also remember that Bucky Covington will be making his WV debut there on August 23 rd . Sympathy is extended to the families of Shirley Westfall, Ruth Paugh Thayer, Charles Loy Neal, Dottie L. Jackson and Freddie Loyd. Please keep them in your prayers. If you have news you would like to share, please call me at 3644615, email me at [email protected] or you may mail it to me at 813 River Street Gassaway. Home grown tomatoes, home grown tomatoes What would life be like without homegrown tomatoes Only two things that money can’t buy That’s true love and home grown tomatoes. - John Denver, Home Grown Tomatoes Until next week, take care!!! ORLANDO NEWS Hello All Recent visitors of Marie Henline were Rose Shaver, Suzie Marple, Carol Shirley, Nancy Singleton, Diane Slaughter, Tom Ratliff, Pauline Ratliff, Joe and Jared Conley, and Betty Ratliff. I visited Charles Bennett others to visit him were John Bennett, Rusty Posey, and Bud Henline. Rollin Kidd of East lake Ohio spent Sunday thru Tuesday with Faith Kidd of Napier, Elizabeth Persinger spent Monday with the Kidd’s. Recent visitors of Vorris and Madeline Scott were Bob and Sharon Saunders of Weston and Christina Jones and son Hunter of Clarksburg. This week’s recipe is for: Zucchini Pie 3 cups zucchini, cut in quarters & sliced thin 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup Bisquick baking mix ½ cup Parmesan cheese (I use dry) ¼ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon oregano 4 large eggs ½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil 1 dash garlic powder or 1 clove garlic finley minced salt & pepper Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix zucchini, onion, bisquick mix, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Combine oil and eggs. Add to the zucchini mix, turning until the BY MELINDA FRAME BY KATE POSEY zucchini mix is evenly coated. Pour into a buttered 10x6 or 9x9 baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. You can test it by placing a butter knife in the center. If it comes out clean, it is done. PUBLIC AUCTION Former Bail Welding Supply Sat., Aug. 4, 2007 at 9:00AM Miller& Sons’ Auction Company will auction the equipment and tools from the former Bail Welding Supply 2 mi. south of Gassaway on Rt. 4. This will be a huge sale and will include a Ford 4WD Compact Tractor, a Terramite Back Hoe Loader, ’75 Ford LTD (LN), new 8T warn wench, bush hog, finish mower, pull behind trail mower, Gravely Tractor and attachments, and hundreds of other tools and equipmenttoo much to list in this space. In addition, Coca Cola collectibles, Clarksburg 1930-40 Akro Agate Gypsi and Concentric Circle dishes, crocks, and other collectibles will be offered. Bring your lawn chair, and join us! See AuctionZip.com for terms, a complete list, and great photos or call 742-5553 or 651-5554 for information. John Miller, # 1573 Raymond Bail, owner July 31, 2007 Page 7 Smailes graduates from basic training Air National Guard Airman Zachary T. Smailes has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, Airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Douglas and Kimberly Samiles of N. Baxter St., Sutton. Smailes is a 2006 graduate of Lewis County High School. Air National Guard Airman Zachary T. Smailes Diagnostic Imaging Providing you with the latest in technology. At BCMH, we are dedicated to bringing you the best care available. 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Cunningham, no seatbelt, paid; Matthew A. Cuatt, speeding, paid; Christina Scrites, speeding, payment schedule; Joy Jenkins, Driving under the influence first offense; driving without headlights, operating ATV on road, no operators; Sherry B. Lowther, unlawful wounding; Darius Nottingham, manufacturing marijuana, probable cause found, case bound for circuit court July 26: John A. Johnstone, speeding, paid; no proof of insurance, dismissed; Michael S. Pauley, speeding, paid; No proof of insurance, dismissed; Colton P. Prudnick, speeding, paid; Dawn M. Forth, speeding, paid; Scott D. Kennedy, Domestic Battery; Dencle B. Hersman, accident, failure to render aid or information, leaving the scene of an accident with damages, Driving revoked for DUI; Joshua B. Meade, fleeing in vehicle, Driving suspended 2 nd offense; Reckless driving, speeding July 27: Eileen Heckon, speeding, paid; Thomas W. Breckenridge, speeding, paid; Thomas E. Byers, obtaining under false pretenses; Jessica L. Woodrum, No proof of insurance, dismissed; speeding, paid; Lesa M. Henderson, The reunion will be held at noon on August 4 th at the home of Kathy and the late Danny McCumbers on Mill Fork in Rosedale. All relatives and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring a covered dish and chair. Realzing we are all busy with our lives, Danny started hosting the reunion years ago because often this is the only time a year that some of us see each other. Although he is no longer with us, his wish was that the reunion continue. We will assemble a photo collage in memory of Danny and our other beloved family members who are awaiting our reunion with Driving under the influence, first offense; Carlin B. Lucky, speeding, paid; Charles L. Moneypenny, Expired registration/plate, dismissed July 30: Pamela B. Paint, speeding, paid; Jason R. Daniel, speeding, paid; Amber M. Baylock, speeding, paid; Anthony J. Chaplain, left of center, paid; No proof of insurance, dismissed; Gary L. 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The Avademy is pleased to announce that Cadet Orville Martin Wilson Jr., son of Orville and Cynthia Wilson of Gassaway, Cadet Christopher David Nottingham, son of Diana Liddy of Duck and David Liddy of Gassaway, and Cadet Dustin Tyler Tinney, son of Katrina Hale of St. Albans and Anthony Chad Tinney of Sutton, have completed the requirements for graduation. Cadet Wilson was recognized for receiving the Deputy Director’s Distinction Award for serving as an Ambassador for the MCA for the first half of the class, Highest Academic Points, Honor’s List, Instructor’s List, and Mentorship Award, as well as obtaining the First, Second, and Third Phase Completion Ribbons. Cadet Wilson held the following leadership position(s): Platoon Leader. Cadet Wilson also participated in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. TYPICAL DAY’S TRAINING SCHEDULE AT MCA TIME 0500-0515 0515-0600 0600-2000 0600-0630 0630-0700 0700-0800 0800-0815 0815-0830 0830-0930 0930-0945 0945-1045 1045-1100 1100-1200 1200-1300 1300-1400 1400-1415 1415-1515 1515-1545 1530-1630 1530-1630 1530-1630 1630-1730 1630-1730 1545-1700 1700-1730 1730-1845 1845-1930 1845-2000 1930-2030 2030-2045 2045-2100 2100 Cadet Nottingham was recognized for receiving the Deputy Director’s Distinction Award for his assistance at an MCI OPI and for having no sick calls and no profiles thru the grading period, Highest Academic Points, Honor’s List (3 times), Instructor’s List (3 times), and Mentorship Award, as well as obtaining the First, Second, and Third Phase Completion Ribbons. Cadet Nottingham also participated in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. Cadet Tinney was recognized for receiving the Deputy Director’s Distinction Award for his assistance at the WV State Board of Education Meeting and Division of Juvenile Services, Honor’s L i s t , Instructor’s List, Level One PT Award (3 times), and Mentorship Award, as well as obtaining the First, Second, and Third Phase Completion Ribbons. Cadet Tinney held the following leadership position(s): Platoon Leader (2 times).. Cadet Tinney also participated in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program. All graduating Cadets have completed the 22-week residential phase of ChalleNGe that SUBJECT SQUAD Wakeup/Dress/Headcount All Physical Training All Laundry Call Design Personal Hygiene All Barracks Maintenance All Breakfast/Med Call All Formation/Latrine/Headcount All Cadet of Day Inspection All CPR/First Aid Group A PLATO Group B Reading Group C PLATO Group D Sexual Responsibility Group E Formation/Latrine/Headcount All CPR/First Aid Group B PLATO Group C Reading Group D PLATO Group E Sexual Responsibility Group A Formation/Latrine/ Headcount All CPR/First Aid Group C PLATO Group D Reading Group E PLATO Group A Sexual Responsibility Group B Formation/Latrine/ Headcount All Lunch/Med Call All Formation/Latrine All CPR/First Aid Group D PLATO Group E Reading Group A PLATO Group B Sexual Responsibility Group C Formation/Latrine/ Headcount All CPR/First Aid Group E PLATO Group A Reading Group B PLATO Group C Sexual Responsibility Group D Formation/Latrine/ Headcount All Tutoring Select Individuals MPAACT WV English 132 Group W ACT Prep Group V MPAACT WV English 132 Group V ACT Prep Group W Organized Athletics All CS Chapel Cleaning Select Individuals S2C Heartland Select Individuals Formation/Latrine/ Headcount All Evening Meal/Med/Mail All Game Night All Phone Calls 1st Plt Personal Hygiene All Letter Writing All Hygiene Inspection/Med Call/ Headcount All Taps/Lights Out All includes activities in eight core component in a quasi-military environment. Quasi-military is a term used to describe the program because it resembles military training. Our structured environment includes many aspects related to military train- ing such as paying attention to detail, respect, self-discipline and a chain of command. The eight core component areas ranging from Service to Community to Employability Skills. In addition to classroom studies, the Cadets traveled to the Nation’s Capitol in Wash- Cadet Orville Martin Wilson Jr. ington, DC. Cadets in this class provided 3879 hours of Service to Community projects for such organizations as the Heartland Nursing Home, Terra Alta Beautification, Ronald McDonald House, Preston County Animal Shelter and the Dominion Post Book Sale. Following graduation, these Cadets will begin the one-year post-residential phase of ChalleNGe that includes placement activities in education and/or employment. Applications are currently being accepted for Class 1-08 that begins in January. Call tollfree at 1-800-529-7700 for more information. Cadet Christopher David Nottingham Left: The typical day for a MCA cadet is much different from their previous r o u t i n e s . However while attending the Academy, cadets raised their TABE scores from 8.1 to 10.1 in Reading, from 6.2 to 9.0 in Mathematics and from 6.4 to 8.8 in Language Arts. (The Adult Basic Education test which is a measure of performance which correlates to traditional secondary school grade levels.) Cadet Dustin Tyler Tinney Above: Class 1-07 take a moment to have their picture taken on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on their trip to Washington, D.C. Right: Several cadets take a break and pose on this statue while on their trip. Left: Cadets stare in silenced amazement as most of them see the Vietnam Memorial for the first time and realize that each name is a life lost. Citizens’ NEWS Page 10 July 31, 2007 Braxton County, WV Stout and Woods to exchange vows •The Best - Local News First and Most Factually New businesses spring up in Braxton Vol. 32, No. 7 February 13, 2007 •The Best - Sports Coverage •The Best - Editorial Section Read all about them on Page 9 of this issue. “D EVOTED 25 CENTS Grand Jury indicts 16 The February term of the Braxton County Grand Jury returned indictments against sixteen individuals when they met last Tuesday, February 6. The Honorable Richard Facemire, Judge of the Circuit Court addressed the Grand Jurors regarding their duties and obligations. Thereafter, the Grand Jury began considering cases presented to them and whether indictments should be handed down in those cases. Among those charged were three individuals involved in the breaking and entering of a local pharmacy. Michael Gillespie of Cowen and Adam Green of Craigsville as well as Billy Ray Webb, Jr. were all charged with breaking and entering, conspiracy and petit larceny. Webb is currently lodged in the Central Regional Jail. The indictment was presented by Sergeant John Bonazzo of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police. Eric Digman of Sutton was indicted on charges of grand larceny and entering a building other than dwelling. The case was investigated by Sgt. Bonazzo. Digman is currently serving a sentence in Huttonsville Correctional Facility on a Nicholas County charge. Travis Cook of Frametown was charged with uttering, conspiracy and breaking and entering. The case against Cook was presented to the Grand Jury by Trooper Kenneth Sharp and Sgt. Bonazzo. Sandra Gibson of Herold Route, Sutton was charged with 39 counts each of forgery and uttering. The charges against Gibson stem from an investigation by Trooper Mark Yost. Jerry Dennison of Gassaway was indicted on 24 counts related to sexual assault and abuse. Seven of the counts were for sexual assault in the second degree. Seven additional charges were sexual assault in the third degree. Ten counts were for sexual abuse by a custodian. All are felonies. Trooper Sharp investigated the allegations. Tonya Hart of Frametown was charged with delivery of a controlled substance: cocaine, and two counts of conspiracy. The indictments stem from an investigation by Sgt. Bonazzo. James Bailey of Frazier’s Bottom, Putnam County, was indicted on charges of grand larceny. Sgt. Bonazzo presented the evidence that resulted in the indictment. Josh Linger of Heaters was charged with 3 rd degree sexual assault. The case was presented by Deputy David Dennison of the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department. Michael Marcum of Old Turnpike Road, Sutton, had three counts returned against him. They were, grand larceny, burglary and aiding and concealing stolen goods. Sgt. Bonazzo investigated the allegations. William Bohn of Princeton was indicted on three charges related to transporting controlled substances into a correctional facility. The investigation by Trooper Kenneth Huddleston resulted in Please turn to IINDICTMENTS page 3 TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE www.bcn-news.com TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” CRJ correctional officers arrested A three month investigation has resulted in the arrest of two current and one former Central Regional Jail correctional officers. The trio found themselves on the wrong side of the bars Friday, at the same facility were they previously supervised inmates. State Police arrested Trevor Lee Ward, Cassandra Lynn Putman, both of Mt. Nebo and Okey Ferrellan Smith of Gassaway, Thursday, February 8. Charges, against the trio, stem from evidence authorities uncovered that led them to believe the CRJ employees passed contraband to prisoners for profit. According to Trooper A. J. Shingler of the State Police’s BCI Unit (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) his agency was alerted of the accusations when an internal investigation by CRJ authorities uncovered irregularities. The investigation by Trooper Shingler, Trooper K.W. Huddleston of the Sutton Detachment and the Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney’s office lead to the arrests. Trooper Shingler praised the professionalism and quality of work by CRJ investigators. Ward and Putnam have been charged with conspiracy and transport- ing illegal items into a cor- items to prisoners for a fee. tition of the investigation. rectional facility. Smith That contraband included Other correctional officers has charged with conspir- tobacco products, cocaine reportedly resigned during ing to transport items into and other items banded the CRJ probe. the CRJ. from the jail. Trooper Shingler The trio was arraigned Putman resigned in stated that the investigabefore Magistrate Nancy January. Ward and Smith tion is continuing and adMeans. Their bonds were were on administration ditional individuals may be set at $7,000 for Putnam, leave pending the compe- charged. $5,000 for Ward and $3,000 for Smith. All three posted their respective bonds and were released on Friday. Police believe the correctional officers, through contact with inmate family members, provided illegal Trevor Ward Cassandra Putman Okey Smith Bender receives suspended sentence, others appear in Circuit Court . Firefighters braved single digit temperatures last Tuesday battling a house fire on Airport Road. Volunteers were alerted just before noon when neighbors saw flames coming from the home of Betty Houghton. In spite of the efforts from both Sutton and Flatwoods Volunteer Fire Departments the entire structure and its contents were destroyed. The structure was owned by John K. Skidmore of Sutton. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined at this time. No one was at home at the time of the fire. BCMH nurse accepted into groundbreaking leadership program Amy Gray chosen for WVNLI Braxton County Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Amy Gray, RN, Home Health Nurse Manager, has been accepted into the West Virginia Nursing Leadership Institute. The WVNLI is a ground-breaking statewide program to further prepare nurses in leaderAmy Gray, RN ship skills to assist their institution and profession Virginia Nursing Leaderas West Virginia addresses ship Institute, created by an impending and serious the WVU School of Nursing nursing shortage. – Charleston Division and Amy is a member of the Charleston Area Medithe third class of the West cal Center Health Educa- tion and Research Institute. Thirty men and women from throughout the state have been selected for this class and completed their first session in Charleston in November. Participants will come to WVU’s Charleston Division three more times during the next year for two-and-a-half day sessions of interactive classes. The curriculum will provide nurses with the experiences, insights and skills necessary to become effective leaders. Participants will learn effective strategies to motivate others and work more successfully in Please turn to LEADERSHIP page 3 Weyerhaeuser to cut back production at Sutton mill Weyerhaeuser Company announced, late last week, that two oriented strand board mills in Canada and one in West Virginia will implement a reduced operating posture due to weak demand, beginning first week of March. “Despite the best efforts of our mill employees, we cannot avoid reducing supply from these mills,” said Phil Dennett, vice president of iLevel Strand Technologies. “We’re taking this action to balance our production with market demand.” This reduction will take 500 million to 600 million square feet of oriented strand board out of Weyerhaeuser’s system on an annual basis. Mills affected by the announcement are in Drayton Valley, Alberta; Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan; and Sutton. In addition, the company previously announced curtailment at its Miramichi, New Brunswick OSB facility at the end of last year. At Sutton OSB in Braxton County, production will be reduced from the current seven day schedule to five days. Susan Larkin, Public Affairs Manager, for Weyerhaeuser’s Eastern Region said layoffs would accompany the reduction. She stated the exact extend of the downsizing was cur- rently being developed and would not be announced until early next month. Dennett said Weyerhaeuser is monitoring customer demand closely and will adjust its operating plans accordingly. Weyerhaeuser is one of North America’s largest producers of oriented strand board, with the capacity to produce 4.3 billion square feet a year. In 2005, sales were $22.6 billion. It has offices or operations in 18 countries, with customers worldwide. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser’s businesses, products and practices is available at http:/ /www.weyerhaeuser.com. On February7, Rondle Bender appeared in Circuit Court of Braxton County, with the Honorable Richard Facemire, presiding. Bender previously entered a plea of guilty to the felony offense of manufacturing a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. The Defendant, represented by attorney Thomas J. Drake, requested the Court admit him to probation. Bender indicated that he had straightened out his life; had gotten a fulltime job and had a minor child in his custody which he needed to support. The Prosecuting Attorney opposed the motion for probation. Judge Facemire stated that he would give the Defendant an opportunity to prove himself. Whereupon, the Judge sentenced the Defendant to not less than one nor more than five years in the Penitentiary on the manufacturing charge. Judge Facemire further sentenced Bender to not less than one nor more than five years for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. The Judge ordered the sentences run consecutively, meaning that the Defendant was sentenced to two to ten years. The Court then suspended the sentence and admitted the Defendant to probation for a term of five years under strict terms and conditions. In other action, the Court set the matter of Edward Facemire and Shelly Facemire, Plaintiffs, v. Bernard Greathouse and James Russell Greathouse, Defendants, for a Bench Trial on May 18, at 9:00 A.M. Mark Morgan was scheduled to appear in Court pursuant to a plea bargain agreement. Richard Holicker attorney for Morgan was present as was William C. Martin Prosecuting Attorney; however the Defendant was unable to get to Court due to the weather. Judge Facemire continued the plea hearing until February 20, at 10:00 A.M. Troy Keith Grantham was scheduled for a hearing before the Court involving charges of operating a clandestine drug laboratory. Counsel for the De- fendant, Barbara Schamberger, moved to continue the matter due to medical reasons of counsel. The Court granted the motion to continue the matter until March 12, at 11:00 A.M. The Defendant on Tuesday, February 6, was charged with violating the law and Judge Facemire ordered that the Defendant’s bond be revoked and the Defendant be remanded to the Central Regional Jail pending a hearing on bond revocation. Daniel Hacker, pursuant to a plea agreement between Prosecuting Attorney William Martin and the Defendant, previously entered a plea of guilty to two counts of an indictment charging him with conspiracy involving illegal drugs. The Defendant appeared before the Court for sentencing. Hacker was represented by counsel James Milam and the State by Braxton County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Dotson. The Defendant requested the Court to grant him probation. Pursuant to the plea agreement, the State agreed not to oppose that motion. The Defendant’s counsel called Sgt. John Bonazzo to testify in support of their motion for probation. Sgt. Bonazzo stated that Hacker had assisted Vol. 32, No. 13 them in drug investiga- March 27, 2007 tions and was cooperative. Prior to sentencing, Judge Facemire ordered the Defendant to undergo a drug test. Hacker tested positive for morphine and opiates. Judge Facemire stated that he did not have suffi25 CENTS cient information to make a final decision with regard to sentencing and ordered the Defendant be committed to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections to undergo sixty days Diagnosis and Classification at the State Penitentiary and thereafter be returned to the Court for further sentencing on May 14, at 9:30 A.M. The West Virginia This matter of State the Coaches Association State v. Mary Jane Hall had recently selected John to be continued due to Godwin, the one of Braxton fact that the Defendant’s County’s most beloved counsel could not appear in coaches, as one of six ReCourt as a result of tired the Coaches of the Year. weather. T h e James E. Cutlip came recepbefore Judge Facemire. tion in The Defendant was intheir dicted for the felony offense honor Please turn to COURT w a s page 3 held at t h e Civic Center in Charlest o n , a n d the six coaches r e ceived John Godwin their awards at halftime of the AAA boys’ championship game. Coach Godwin’s granddaughter, Carrie Bodkin, the head volleyball coach at AldersonBroaddus College, presented his award. Coach Godwin received this honor because of “ his dedication to and love of sports and the countless hours spent molding young minds and leading the youth of Braxton County on their way to becoming successful adults.” Braxton County Middle School athletic director Kim West commented on Godwin’s selection for the award, “Although I did not have the opportunity to be coached by Coach G, he was my please turn to GODWIN page 3 Coach John Godwin honored at State Basketball Tournament •The Best Community News BCMH honors doctors In commemoration of National Doctors’ Day 2007, Braxton County Memorial Hospital would like to thank all of their physicians who have dedicated their lives to the practice of medicine. Your dedication to the mission of caring for the body, mind and spirit has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of your patients. The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 30, 1933, in Winder, Ga. The idea came from Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Cha Almond, and the date was the anniversary of the first use of general anesthetic in surgery. (On March 30, 1842, Dr. Crawford Long of Barrow County, Ga., used ether to remove a tumor from a patient’s neck.) The Barrow County Medical Society Auxiliary proclaimed the day “Doctors’ Day,” which was celebrated by mailing cards to physicians and their wives, and placing flowers on the graves of deceased doctors, including Dr. Long. The United States House of Representatives adopted a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day on March 30, 1958. In 1990, legislation was introduced into the United States House of Representatives and United States please turn to DOCTORS page 3 See Page 9 “D EVOTED TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” www.bcn-news.com The Felix Sutton Cemetery A slice of Braxton County history near Days Inn By Skip Johnson The grave of Braxton County’s representative in the first West Virginia House of Delegates. The grave of his son, who wrote a well-known book. A near life-sized marble statue. A Romanesque style stone arch. And a rare stone wall. All are part of the Felix Sutton Family Cemetery in Flatwoods near Days Inn. The cemetery is familiar, at least at a passing glance, to thousands of motorists on nearby Interstate 79. It can also be seen from the parking lot of the Flatwoods Factory Outlet Mall, and a closer look can be obtained from Days Drive, which passes the cemetery entrance. But the story of the cemetery - particularly in regard to one person who isn’t buried there - can become confusing, so keep in mind that John D. Sutton, founder and namesake of the town of Sutton, is not buried there. He is buried in the Skidmore Cemetery on the south side of Sutton, as is his father. John D. Sutton, the author of the book, The History of Braxton County and Central West Virginia, is buried in the Felix Sutton Cemetery, as are his wife and their 11 children. His book, published in 1919, is still a valued source of information on the early days of the county. A grandson, also named John D. Sutton, is buried at the Felix Sutton Cemetery as well. The son of Clark and Lucy Squires Sutton, he was in the Army in World War I and died of influenza in 1919 at age 26 at Webb City, Mo., as he was preparing to return home. The family account, passed down through the years, is that the train bearing his body stopped in front of his grandfather’s home in Flatwoods. In 1916, the grandson was stationed at Redmond, Washington. Ironically, in a letter he wrote to his family, he said that their army camp had escaped the flu, and added, “I think we are lucky.” Felix Sutton, the cemetery namesake, is obviously buried there too. He was the father of the book writer and nephew of the town founder, and a member of the state’s first Legislature, which met at Wheeling in 1863 when the state was formed in the dark days of the Civil War. Felix Sutton was part of the “Alexandria Connection” which was destined to help shape local history. He was born in Alexandria, Va., in 1802, the son of James and Caroline Sutton, and came to what is now Braxton County around 1810, when the state was still part of Virginia. The move occurred after James Sutton, his father, died in 1806. Norma Darr, a Sutton family descendant who lives in Medina, Ohio, said the story she grew up hearing was that Felix and a sister, Anna, came here with their grandfather, John Sutton, who was the father of John D. Sutton, the founder and namesake of the town. The town founder had already arrived in Braxton County, having been sent here to look at land that the Civil War, but he gave no details of his own service. His obituary gave more information, including that he joined at age 17 and saw action at Petersburg, Richmond, and Appomattox. Two articles he wrote were titled “A Confederate Scout” and “The Soldier Boy.” John D. and Mariah Sutton were married for 67 years. Mariah died in 1933 and her husband died in 1941 at age 97. At the time of his death, only three of his children were still living: Oley, a lawyer in Sutton, died in 1953; Clark, the farmer and stockman, also died in 1953; and daughter Mary Elizabeth died in 1970, the last of the family. John D. would not know this when he wrote his 1919 history book, but his obituary in the April 3, 1941, issue of the Braxton Democrat, written by Ada Hyer, said he was the last surviving Union veteran in Braxton County. Kay Watkins Murphy, great granddaughter of John D. and Mariah Sutton, said that her great grandparents lived near where McDonald’s is now located. This is also where please turn to CEMETERY page 3 25 CENTS Braxton basketball star to be inducted into GSC Sports Hall of Fame Governor spends Wednesday in county Curry Ridge Waterline Extension dedicated West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin began a full day of activities in Braxton County at the Bulltown Campground His- Burnsville Mayor Marsha Dean welcomes those in attendance to the Curry Ridge Waterline Dedication. The first stop in Governor Joe Manchin’s widespread tour of Braxton County on Wednesday was at the Bulltown Historical Area. Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Senior Center Twenty-seven BCHS seniors receive Promise Scholarships Vice President of Academic Development at Glenville State College. Pounds was on hand to present a bronze plaque in honor of Braxton County native Lorena Hefner. Upon her death in 1997, Ms. Hefner’s estate, in accordance with her will, provided a donation of funds in excess of $1,000,000 to GSC to create an endowment to provide scholarships for Braxton County High School. Pounds stated that 137 Glenville students from Braxton County were receiving money form the Hefner Scholarship this year. He presented the plaque to her nephew who told the students and others in attendance of his aunt’s devotion to both Denny Pounds presents a bronze plaque commemorating Braxton County and the Lorena Hefner Scholarship Endowment to her nephew Glenville State College. (See Tom Hefner (center), who in turn presented it to BCHS more details of Tom Hefner’s recollection of his principal James Lambert (left). Governor Manchin presents certificates to recipients Governor Joe Manchin was greeted by Superintendent of School Carolyn Long when he arrived at Braxton County High School last Wednesday around 10:00 a.m. Also 25 CENTS TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” www.bcn-news.com spend the night, will find all the enmities in the four second floor rooms, two cottage suites and four rooms in the carriage house. Each room has its own bath, heating, airconditioning, and cable. The suites will bear the names of Tim and Melody’s mothers while the main house rooms will be named for the Urbanic’s grand children. Wireless internet is available though-out the facility. The adjacent structures that housed “the Pub” when Simplicity was in operation, will become Cimino’s Little Dishes. Diners can view the tranquility of Elk River while sipping their favorite wine or beverage and nibbling on one of Chef Tim’s “little dishes” that will be prepared in a separate kitchen under construction. The facility will also be utilized for breakfast dining for overnight guests. Future plans call for a retail wine cellar and gift shop in the basement. Tim also has designed an off street parking area that he hopes to build in the near future. The third floor, which was used for storage, is being remodeled for the owners living quarters. The bulk of the work is scheduled for completion no later than mid-July. Tim and Melody say that only a one week closure of Café Cimino will be necessary to accommodate the move. The owner’s emphasize that the new facility will only be an expansion of the fine food and hospitality that has made their restaurant famous throughout the Mountain State. “One of the main ingredients of our success is our popular and proficient staff. In addition to our Italian cuisine we will continue to emphise the quality of service our customers have grown accustom to at our new location,” says Melody. The couple plan to add five employees, once the facility is in operation, which will bring their total staff to fifteen. “We are very excited about the expansion,” says Chef Tim. “We were in- Coun y Comm ss on o e app y o L e B ch wa e ne mon es m “We heard an explosion and the house is filling with smoke,” is what the caller told a 9-1-1 dispatcher early Saturday morning. The alarm was sounded at 7:30 a.m. June 2nd to alert Frametown and Servia Fire Departments that they were needed at the home of Dr. Doug Given and family. Dr. Given had already left for his shift at the hospital. Wife, Mary, two daughters and a family friend were at home when they heard an explosion in the area of the bathroom. The occupants fled the residence with only the clothes they had on. Little did they know that would be just about everything that would be salvaged from their home. When firefighters arrived, there was no visible flames, however the house spewed dense smoke from most openings and was very hot. The lack of water finally overcame more than forty volunteers from six fire departments. The house was a total loss. Preliminary estimates lead officials to believe the lost of the structure and its contest will exceed $300,000. One fire fighter was transported to Braxton County Memorial where he was treated for heat exhaustion and released. Gassaway, Sutton, Flatwoods and Big Otter assisted in battling the blaze. The State Fire Marshal’s office was to visit the site on Monday to aid in determining the cause of the blaze. Assistant Frametown Fire Chief Angie Short, extended her department’s thanks to those who assisted in battling the fire. B ax on Coun y Deve opmen Au ho y app oved o RBE G an B Senior Citizens may deduct $100 You may also visit our website and subscribe online or cut this coupon out and mail it to: Citizens’ News P.O. Box 516, Sutton, WV 26601 aunt on page 3 of this issue.) After receiving the plaque to memorials the perpetual gift of Lorena Hefner, Tom presented it to BCHS principal James Lambert. Hefner requested the plaque be permanently displayed in a public area of the high school as a reminder to students that a helping hand awaits if they wish to pursue their education at Glenville State College. In introducing the honored guest speaker, Long called Governor Joe Manchin, “the best friend the State of West Virginia has ever had.” During his remarks, the Governor praised the students for their academic accomplishment and reminded them that statistics show that a college graduate can earn $1 million more in their life time than a non-college graduate. “Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do it,” Manchin told the Promise Scholarship recipients. He also asked that in return for the scholarship, the students “give back” to their state, communities and fellow man. With the assistance of the Superintendent and Principal, the Governor presented each student a certificate commemorating their earning of the PROMISE Scholarship and posed for photos with each. Following the ceremony, students and their guests enjoyed refreshment with the governor in the school’s conference room. Governor Manchin posed for photos with each Promise Scholarship recipient after he presented them a certificate. Mountain Lakes Amphitheater kicks-off 2007 season See Page 9 “D EVOTED TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” www.bcn-news.com Gun at BCHS results in arrests Bringing a gun to school has landed a two area young men in jail. Trooper J.E. Kincaid of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police received an anonymous call early last Thursday morning stating that a Braxton County High School student had brought a gun to local facility. The informant told the officer that the youth was showing the weapon to friends on the school bus on Wednesday. Trooper Kincaid interviewed students who rode the bus and confirmed that the incident had occurred. When the officer confronted the juvenile, identified only as EKM, the young man confessed and told the investigator that he had sold the gun to Jeremy Dennison, 18, of Frametown. During the questioning, the hand gun was recovered. Both the juvenile and Dennison were charged with possession of a deadly weapon on premises of an educational facility. EKM was incarcerated in a juvenile detention facility following a hearing in Braxton County Magistrate Court. Dennison was lodged in the Central Regional Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond imposed by Braxton Magistrate Joey Kohari, where he remains at press time. During the investigation, Trooper Kincaid uncovered information that led him to believe a Local guard unit recalled to Iraq Rosedale man was growing marijuana. On Thursday evening, members of the Sutton Detachment along with Trooper A.J. Singler executed a search warrant at the residences of Daniel McCumbers, II. Officers confiscated 44 plants in individual pots. Charges are pending against McCumbers. The 821 st Engineer Trooper Kincaid C o m p a n y , based in stated that both investiga- Summersville, has been tions are continuing and notified that they will be additional charges are an- called to active duty in ticipated. support of Operation Iraqi Freedom starting in July. The unit, which also maintains a detachment in Spencer, includes the former company of the 1092 nd Engineering Batand sustainable use of our talion that was based in Gassaway. forests.” Approximately 175 The Show is sponsored by the West Virginia soldiers of the West VirForestry Association. The g i n i a A r m y N a t i o n a l Association is comprises Guard will receive orders of nearly 1000 members for deployment. Of that that include foresters, log- number, an estimated 50 gers, private landowners reside in Braxton County. and businesses that pro- Of those, some 30 have duce furniture, lumber, already seen action in flooring, building supplies, Iraq. The unit’s mission fencing and paper. The Associations mission is to will be to build roads, airenhance West Virginia’s fields and other critical forest industry and pro- infrastructure projects. mote sustainable, mul- The versatility of the 821 st tiple use forest manage- e n g i n e e r i n g p e r s o n n e l ment. make the unit valuable for For complete sched- reconstruction and huule of the show see the man aid projects in the special supplement inside war-torn county. this issue of the Citizens’ Soldiers in the Guard News or v i s i t unit are expected to be on www.wvfa.org. For more duty in southwest Asia for information visit the 12 months, which inabove listed website or cludes time for training, contact the West Virginia deployment and demobiliForestry Association toll- zation activities. Members of the 821 st will refree at: 1-888-372-WOOD ceive mobilization processing and mission-specific training at Fort McCoy, Wis. before leaving for the Far East. More than 500 memProsecuting Attorney bers of the 1092 nd spend Dotson advised the Court 1 4 m o n t h s i n I r a q i n that the victims were con- 2003-2004. The last West sulted regarding this mo- Virginia Army National tion and did not oppose the G u a r d d e p l o y m e n t t o Defendant being released southwest Asia took place upon home confinement. last August and involved Judge Facemire granted members of the Kingwood the motion and ordered based 753rd Explosive Ordthat the Defendant be re- nance Disposal Company. leased on home confineLast week, 85 memment as long as she did not bers of the Charleston have any direct or indirect based 130 th Airlift Wing of contact with the victim or the West Virginia Air Naher co-defendants. The tional Guard were called Judge further ordered that to active duty in AfghaniCopeland could not leave stan. An additional 29 Air her residence without per- Guard personnel from the mission of the Court and Martinsburg based 167 th Please turn to COURT Airlift Wing are also now page 3 on active duty. WV Timber & Wood Products Show begins at Holly Gray Park this Friday Youth Day will kick-off the 2007 West Virginia Timber and Wood Products Show. Over 250 students from Braxton and Webster Counties will participate in a Youth Day on May 11, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The main show will open at 2:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon and conclude on Saturday May 12, 2007 at Holly Gray Park, Flatwoods, West Virginia. Jessica Schueler from Hinton, WV, is the 2007 Timber & Wood Queen. Rob Jones, Youth Day coordinator states, “The students that attend will learn of the history and current importance of the forest industry in West Virginia. Students will participate in hands-on activities that show how forest management practices provide the various wood products we use everyday.” The main show will begin on Friday afternoon with a wood c h o p p i n g demonstration by the W V U Woodsmen T e a m . Saturday’s events include a Professional L u m berjack Competition, B o w Shoot, Mud Race, and S t a t e Championship Loader and Skidder Operator and Truck Rodeo Contests. Other events held throughout the show include chainsaw carving demonstrations, Equipment, Educational and Craft exhibits, Gun Show, Monster Truck Rides, Helicopter Rides and Live Bluegrass M u sic. Show chairperson, M a r k B o z i c states, “ O u r Show has s o m e thing for everyone. Forestry professionals can view the latest equipment and test their skills in logging contests while the public and learn more about the management Copeland requests home confinement; other cases see Circuit Court action On Friday, April 27 one of the parties’ accused in the home invasion of an elderly Braxton County woman was released on home confinement. The action occurred when the Braxton County Circuit Court of Braxton County met in regular session with the Honorable Richard Facemire, presiding. Allison B. Copeland stands charged with the felony offenses of grand larceny, robbery in the second degree, abuse of an elder person, and conspiracy, involving the robbery of an elderly lady in the Rosedale area. It is alleged that Copeland along with Jessie Gregory and a juvenile entered the home of the woman, bound her with duct tape and robbed her. Judge Facemire had previously denied the Defendant bond and ordered that she be incarcerated in the Central Regional Jail pending indictment. Copeland appeared in Court with her attorney, Thomas J. Drake. The State was represented by Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney William C. Martin and his assistant Daniel Dotson. The Defendant requested that she be re- leased from Central Regional Jail on home confinement. The Prosecuting Attorney advised the Court that the Defendant and he were negotiating a plea agreement whereby Copeland would enter a plea of guilty to some of the offenses for which she is charged except for the offense of kidnapping and that the Defendant would cooperate with the State of West Virginia regarding the prosecution of the remaining co-defendants. Judge Facemire inquired if Prosecutor had discussed the matter with the victim. Assistant County Commission may consider consolidating Flatwoods and Sugar Creek PSDs One of the items that came out of Friday’s Braxton County Commission meeting was the body’s desire to investigate the possibility of consolidating the Flatwoods and Sugar Creek Public Service Districts. The matter came up for discussion under an agenda item titled “PSD consolidation study agreement.” Dunn Engineers, Inc. had provided a written proposal at the request of Commission president Terry Frame. That document outlined the scope of work to be performed by Dunn in preparing the study. The stated cost for the services was $10,000. In addition, a fee schedule for services beyond those stated was also given. They range from $150 per hour for a “principal” to $45 per hour for a “clerk/typist.” A brief discussion was held during which Terry Frame stated that the Commission was just beginning to investigate the possibility of combining the two PSDs. She stated that the request for proposal was a starting point to allow the Commission to investigate the possibility and feasibility of the merger. Mike Chapman made a motion to table consideration on Dunn’s proposal to a work session to allow for more information. In addition, Commission David Jack was absent. The meeting began with Ray Strader addressing the Commission on behalf of the Sons of the American Legion. The Commander of Post 33 gave a brief history of the formation of the new group and announced that they were planning the “1st ever statewide POW/MIA Recognition Day.” Strader stated that in Braxton County alone there were still 23 service men and women unaccounted for. He stated that the event would be held on September 15 in conjunction with the 75 th Anniversary of MIA/POW Day at Holly Gray Park. “This event will be a salute to all veterans past and present as well as recognize our POW/MIA soldiers,” the representative said. Strader added that the organizations hope to erect a memorial to the local POW/MIA’s. The Commission endorsed the proposal and stated they would consider financial support at their work session. Steve Rollings gave the Commission a presentation regarding the WV Counties Risk Pool on behalf of Baco Risk Management Program. Following the explanation, Rollings stated that if the Commission wanted to view a rate proposal, he needed additional information. President Terry Frame re- quested that the County Clerk and Commission assistant cooperate with Rollings in getting the added information he needed. She cushioned that a through review may not be feasible due to the timeframe involved. Ted Elonis gave a report on the extension of water service to the Barker Ridge Area. He stated that equipment was on site and the contractor was awaiting the delivery of pipe. Elonis also asked if the letter, the Commission had agreed to send to the Town of Sutton requesting they pursue cleanup of the downtown fire site, had been sent. Commissioner Frame stated that it had not. Lee Fisher inquired as to the status of the large clock that had been proposed for the Courthouse. He stated that one of the groups who contributed to the cost of the clock was interested in knowing of the status. Terry Frame explained that some problems had arisen and that the clock could not be placed on the front of the Courthouse as originally intended. She added, “We do intend on putting it up… we just have to work out the details of where and how.” Carol Belknap and Tom Allen were present regarding a hearing in the estate of Jacob Conrad, deceased. County Clerk John David Jordan explained that a will was produced shortly after Conrad’s death that was not in his hand writing nor did it contain proper testaments. Jordan stated that his deputy had deemed the will inadequate under state law. Tom Allen told the Commission that he bePlease turn to COMMISSION page 3 •The Best Web Site www.bcnnews.com Governor recognizes Mountaineer Food Bank volunteers nd Café Cimino heads for new home Cop p d “It seemed like the natural progression,” is how owners Tim and Melody Urbanic termed their recent purchase of the property formerly occupied by Simplicity the Haven Inn on Main Street, Sutton. Renovations are now underway to accommodate the eatery that has gained statewide notoriety over the past eight years. Not only will Café Cimino find lavish, more spacious accommodations at their new home, they will also have a new name Café Cimino Country Inn” as the couple will expand to provide a bed and breakfast. A new kitchen is being constructed under the watchful eye of Chef Tim. The spacious addition is necessary to accommodate the additional seating the new facility will offer. The first floor of the turn of the century home, will feature four separate dining rooms that will seat 70 guests. Part of the improvements, currently underway, will allow for outdoor dining on the spacious porch with retractable awnings to shield patrons from the sun. Guests, who wish to on hand, were 27 students who had earned the PROMISE Scholarship along with parents and school faculty. The Program began with Superintendent Long introducing Denny Pounds, Awards Night held at Braxton County High School “D EVOTED •The Best Classified Section This archway was dedicated in 1911 to the memory of Felix Sutton. his father had purchased died of diphtheria only on Granny’s Creek and Elk months apart in 1877. River. John D. Sutton They were daughters Sustayed here the rest of his san, Bertha, and Nancy, life, as did his father. A and a son, John D. Their single bevel top monument last two children - twins marks their graves in the James and Mariah - also Benjamin Skidmore Cem- died young. etery. In addition to Jessie Felix Sutton became Leah, the other children A picturesque view from the back of the cemetery looking one of the first permanent who lived to adulthood were toward Interstate 79. settlers in Flatwoods. He Clark, Oley, Felix, and married Susan Skidmore Mary Elizabeth. Clark was in 1829, and they had five a farmer and stockman. children: daughters Anna, Oley and Felix became lawMargaret, Sallie and yers. Mary Elizabeth was Naomi, and a son, John D. a housewife. In his later Sutton, who would become years, John D. Sutton lived the author of the history with Mary Elizabeth and her husband, John Herbert book and other writings. Susan Skidmore Watkins. John D. Sutton had a Sutton died in 1846, and became the first person variety of interests, alburied in the Felix Sutton though in his book he says Cemetery. Felix Sutton only that he was a “farmer lived for another 38 years, and stockman.” He followed but never remarried. He his father, Felix, into poliwas a farmer, and contrib- tics, and was a delegate to uted in various other ways the 1916 Democratic Nato the county’s formative tional Convention in St. years. According to his Louis, the convention that son’s book, he was a county nominated Woodrow Wilson surveyor, justice of the to a second term. At age peace, sheriff, commis- 79, he was elected to the sioner of one of the county’s West Virginia House of Del16 school districts, and a egates, serving from 1923 The monument of cemetery namesake Felix Sutton and his wife Susan Skidmore Sutton. teacher. But he is best to 1927. He was an avid reader known for serving in the first two terms of the West and a prolific writer. The Virginia Legislature in title page of his book says he was the author of “Sixty 1863 and 1864. He died in 1884 at the Years in a Dream” and serial stories. age of 82. The inscription other on his monument says: I Norma Darr has a collecwant no man to stand at my tion of several of his stograve and say that I ever did ries, some written under him a wrong. The record of the pen name Si Allen. His his death at the Braxton stories included “Why County Courthouse gives Women Don’t Marry,” “The his place of birth as the Man and the Monkey,” and District of Columbia, which “The Rise and Fall of the prior to the Civil War in- Bull Moose Party.” His history book is cluded at least a portion of Alexandria, the town that over 450 pages long, but he lies in the shadow of the could be a man of few words. For example, he nation‘s capital. His son, the book au- listed the names of soldiers Vol. 32, No. 19 thor, was born in 1844, and from Braxton County, he May 8, 2007 married Mariah V. among them, who served Morrison in 1866, soon af- in the 10th Regiment of the ter he returned from the West Virginia Volunteer The near life size statue at the grave of Leah Sutton, who Civil War. Among their Infantry, a Union outfit in died in 1909. children was a daughter, Jessie Leah, at whose grave stands an almost life-sized marble figure of a young, robed woman. Her 25 CENTS gaze has mesmerized cemetery visitors for ninetyfive years. Jessie Leah, the eighth child, died on June 29, 1909, at age 26. The statue was commissioned by her father, and unveiled on June 16, 1912. Her father wrote that it was “the work of a noted Italian sculptor,” but he doesn’t On name the sculptor. He said Saturthat approximately one d a y , thousand people attended M a y the unveiling. 19th, Six of the 11 children Glenville of John D. and Mariah died Jim Jackson and the gate he built in 2005 which graces the entrance of the historic State young, including four who Sutton Cemetery. College will ind u c t five individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame, which was established in May 2001 through the generosity of the late Curtis Elam, a 1949 graduate. Gassaway native Gary Nottingham will be among the prestigious group of honorees. Nottingham, a Braxton County High School alumni, graduated from Glenville State College in 1979 lettering in baseball and basketball. He competed for coaching legend Jesse Lilly, Jr. on the basketball court, served as his team’s captain in 1979 and was assist and steals leader in 1978 and 1979. While winning his two letters in baseball, he was named to the WVIAC All Conference Team. After graduating from GSC, he went to Bowling Green, KY and served as a graduate assistant at Western Kentucky University. Gary returned to his alma mater in to serve as an assistant football coach, head tennis coach, and assistant basketball coach under his mentor, Coach Jesse Lilly, Jr. In 1983, he became head basketball coach and served in this capacity until 1997 when he took a coaching position in Spartanburg, SC. During his tenure at GSC, he accumulated 207 wins, while establishing Glenville State as one of the top teams in the WVIAC. His men’s basketball teams posted ten winning seasons, second most in school history. Gary was named WVIAC Coach of the Year in 1993, NAIA District Coach of the Year in 1993 and posted a Career Record 207-189 and WVIAC Record 150-130. He is married to the former Jennifer Chapman of Richwood and they have two children, Paulina and Quin. The Nottinghams reside in Champaign, IL where Gary has enjoyed much success in his position as Assistant to the Head Coach for the University of Illinois Men’s Basketball Program. Other 2007 inductees include: Earl “Big Lennie” Spencer, a native of Richwood, played for one year and lettered in basketball all four years of his college career. He was one of the early 1000 point scorers for the Pioneers, competing for the legendary Coach Nate Rohrbough. “Lennie” would have graduSee Page 9 in 1943 but was called ated to serve his country during www.bcn-news.com “D EVOTED TO B RAXTON C OUNTY -- R ESPONSIVE TO ITS CITIZENS ’ NEEDS ” WWII. After the war and a tour in Korea, he took a six month leave from the Air Force in 1952 and completed the twelve hours he needed to obtain his degree. His military career included another tour of combat in Korea and a combat tour in Vietnam. He retired as Colonel in 1973. “Lennie” and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Montgomery, Alabama. They torical Area. It was stand- The Delegate also emphaare parents of three sons: ing room only when sized the critical part comPlease turn to NOTTINGHAM Marsha Dean, acting munity involvement plays page 3 mayor and recorder for the in the success of such Town of Burnsville, wel- projects. comed everyone to the That message was rededication of the Curry iterated by Governor Ridge Waterline Extension Manchin when he took the just after 9:00 a.m. podium. He too praised the Evelyn Post, chairman efforts of the late Clyde of the Burnsville Public Westfall and the part the Utility Board outlined the Curry Ridge Waterline Asscope of the project that sociation played in the efcost just over $2.6 million. fort that began in 2002. “It She echoed the words of takes people to make a Dean in praising the efforts dream reality and that is of Clyde Westfall, who died what we are here to cel- Governor Joe Manchin and Delegate Brent Boggs join members of the BCSCC in officially last month before seeing ebrate to day,” the Gover- breaking ground for the new complex located just below Sutton. Also pictured are Board the completion of the nor told the crowd. members Bill Huffman, Noel Pletcher and Evelyn Post as well as Rosemary Wagner. Debbie Owens, project he spearheaded. House of Delegates daughter of Clyde and member Brent Boggs also Brenda Westfall, gave a credited Westfall for his de- touching account of how termination and persis- important the waterline tence in seeing the project project was to her father through. Boggs also spoke and his dedication to the on the importance of clean people of his community. A long awaited day oc- group’s planned second ality. Post also announced safe drinking water and the Later in the program, curred Wednesday, May 9, phase of construction that the substantial completion cooperative effort between Evelyn Post presented a when Governor Manchin would include an assisted date of the new center as federal, state and local gov- plaque of appreciation to made his final stop in the living complex. She intro- being December of this ernments to provide fund- Brenda Westfall recogniz- County at the site of the duced the Senior Citizens year. ing necessary for the real- Please turn to CURRY RIDGE new Braxton County Senior Board of Directors and Post introduced Rev. ization of the expansion. page 3 Citizens Center. BCSCC praised their hard work in Please turn to SENIOR CENTER Board of Director’s Chair- bringing the project to repage 3 man Evelyn Post began the Ground Breaking Ceremony with a welcome and outlined the plight that had brought seniors of the community to the important mile-stone. She acknowledged a long list of contributors to the afternoon ceremony and the project they were there to formally kick off. She gave a special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams who had Evelyn Post and Marsha Dean present a plaque to made the site available for West Virginia’s Governor speaks to a large crowd during Brenda Westfall (left) and her daughter Debbie Owens the new center. Post added the ground breaking last Wednesday. (See additional recognizing the dedication of their late husband and that the plot of ground was photos of the Governor’s travels though Braxton County large enough for her on Page 9 of this issue.) father to the Curry Ridge project. Photographic review of the Governors’ visit to Braxton Vol. 32, No. 20 May 15, 2007 Vol. 32, No. 23 June 5, 2007 Mountaineer Food Bank held an Open House on May 9, in honor of their volunteers. Governor Joe Manchin was the special guest of honor. “Our volunteers are valuable tools in making it possible for us to serve the 260,000 people each month through our network of feeding programs,” says Executive Director, Carla Nardella. Having the Allison Brooke Copeland, 19, ofvolunteers Exchange support makes it possible Road, Sutton appeared in to receive a variety of donations that are Braxton County Circuit labor intense. Court last Tuesday, May we did not have our 29, before Judge “If Jack Alsop. Copelandvolunteers entered a there would be of food plea of guilty to many grand donations larceny, robbery in the second degree, abuse of an elderly person and conspiracy, all felonies. The charges stem from the January 21, 2007 home invasion of Virginia Boone, 71, of Wilsie. Prosecuting attorney William Martin told the Judge that the evidence would show that Copeland drove the car and acted as a lookout while a juvenile and Jesse Gregory entered Boone’s home, bound her with duck tape and robbed her. After hearing from the victim, Judge Alsop revoked Copeland’s bail and remanded her to the Central Regional Jail to await sentencing which was set for July 23. Charges are still pending against the others charged in the incident. On Monday, May 14 Jackie Butler came before Judge Richard Facemire. Butler was indictmented by a Braxton County Grand Jury on 352 counts of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Judge Facemire had scheduled the matter for a jury trial on May 30. The Prosecuting Attorney requested the Court continue the trial in that the State was not ready to go forward. The Defendant’s counsel, Bernard Mauser, did not oppose said motion. which Judge Facemire granted. Butler’s trial was rescheduled for August 20, beginning at 9:00 A.M. On June 27, 2006 Shane Brantly entered a plea of guilty to the felony offense of conspiracy. He was now and appeared before the Court to request probation. The Prosecuting Attorney announced that they did not oppose the Defendant’s motion for probation. Judge Facemire denied the Defendant’s motion for probation and ordered that the Defendant be sentenced to the Penitentiary for not less than one nor more than five years. Diana Yoho Conrad, who previously entered a plea of guilty to the charge of delivery of a controlled substance in January of this year, came before Judge Facemire for sentencing. The State of West Virginia appeared by her Prosecuting Attorney William C. Martin and the Defendant appeared in person and by and with the assistance of counsel, Barbara Schamberger for sentencing. The Defendant by her counsel Barbara Schamberger requested the Court grant Conrad probat u y bond vok d m High School and is employed with the Circuit Clerks office in Sutton. Ronnie is a 2005 graduate of Braxton County High Schoo and s emp oyed by Capital Tunneling of Coumbus, Oh o. The coup e will reside in Riffle, West Virginia. The spec a event w l take p ace on August 18, 2007 at 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Temple on Chape Route, Gassaway. A recept on w fo ow. Cynthiana and Ronnie would like to invite all of their family and friends to share their special day. Sutton Elementary hosts Academic Fair •The Best - Coverage Of Local Government Actions •The Best Advertising Steve and Tamera Woods along with Ronnie and Ang e Stout wou d ke to announce the engagement and forth coming marriage of their children, Cynthiana and Ronnie. Cynthiana is the granddaughter of Junior Ray and Karen Woods of Sutton, and Karen Frame of Burnsville and the late Laymen Jones of Sutton. Ronnie is the grandson of Denz and Lorra ne Stout of G env e, and the ate Robert and Virginia Friend of Exchange. Cynthiana is a 2007 graduate of Braxton County and other items that we tribute,” explains Nardella. The Claude Worthington ing efforts to improve the would have to turn down, Governor Manchin Benedum Foundation and quality of life for children especially the children’s recognized Mountaineer the Kids in Distressed Situ- in West Virginia. KIDS acclothing. Our volunteers Food Bank’s volunteers, ations (KIDS) for support- quire donations of fold and lachildren’s bel our clothing, newsletters school supthat go out plies, toys and four times a a variety of year and items for chilstuff our endren from revelopes for tailers. KIDS our annual then transport caring donor these donations from the direct mail campaign as donor location well as reto Mountaineer Food packing and separating Bank’s wareall the food house. The that we dis- Governor Manchin poses for a group photo with the Mountaineer Food Bank volunteers. C l a u d e Worthington Benedum Foundation provides grant monies to pay for the transportation of the donations. Mountaineer Food Bank’s volunteers repack, remove price tags, and do what ever is necessary to make the donation ready to go to the 470 feeding programs that are being served in 48 West Virginia counties. This is a collaborative effort that makes it possible for many children to have new clothes for school and coats for winter. In addition to the Governor, Beverly Railey Please turn to FOOD BANK page 3 ...all the news and activities that affect you in our community!!! In every issue of the Citizens' News you will Zero In on all the important information that affect everyday life in Central West Virginia. Subscribe Today! Ronn e & Cynnth ana Westfall family thank you The family of Brenice Westfall would like to thank those who sent food, f owers, cards, called and sent the many thoughts and prayers that were felt during our time of great loss. We have drawn much strength from the outpouring of love and prayers that have come our way, not only after Brenice s passing, but before. A special thank you to Hospice of Burnsville, the pall bearers, Richard Roach Funeral Home, those who opened and closed the grave, Pastors Bill Hopkins and Mark Stump for their kind words during the service and their churches, Gassaway Bapt st and F rst Southern Baptist for preparing and serving a delicious meal. We are sustained by our faith, our love for and the many happy memories we have of Brenice as husband, Dad and Papaw. We will always have an empty place in our hearts while we have to live on here without him, but we know we will be reunited one day through God s promises. The Fam y of Bren ce Westfall Note from BCHS Athletic Department The Braxton County High School Athletic Department has some open spots for Advert sement on their football field. The sign at the field cost $175 for the f rst year and payment would be made to: Chris Drake, Screen Wor d, 776 State Street, Gassaway, WV 26624. You can also ca Screen Wor d at 3644363. After the first year payment, $100 w be pa d to BCHS Athletics. This donation could be a tax wr te off and the money w help pay for uniforms, equ pment, buses, ect. If you would like to change your current sign, the cost will be an extra $50 plus the renewa fee of $100. We wou d ke to encourage all businesses, big and small, in Braxton County to advertise their business and support our athletes that play their hearts out for the county. If you have any questions, please call Lynn Stalnaker at 765-2355 (home) or 765-7331 Ext. 1019. Sign renewals are due August 15, 2007. If you do not want your s gn renewed, please call 7652355. Do you enjoy working with the elderly and want to have fun while you do it? Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Subscribe Today! In County $17.50 In State $25.50 Out of State $41.00 Ma To C t zens News P O Box 516 Sutton West V rg n a 26601 Or Ca 304 765-5193 and charge t to your MasterCard or V sa Name ________________________ If this is being purchased as a gift, please list the recipiant s name here: ____________________________________________ Address______________________ _____________________________ State ______________ Zip _____ Ivydale, WV, is searching for a full time Activity Coordinator. Your responsibilities will include the coordination, direction and planning of the activity program to meet the specific needs of each and all residents. Certification by the state is preferred, but not required If interested, send resumes to the attention of Administrator, Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1053 Clinic Drive, Ivydale, WV 25113. Our fax number is 304-286-3906. You may also apply in house, we are located in Big Otter. EOE Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV July 31, 2007 Page 11 Farley, Baker and Carpenter appointed to New River Community and Technical College Board of Governors Robert Farley, Leslie Baker and Kay Carpenter have been appointed to the New River Community and Technical College Board of Governors. “We are honored to have the guidance of these three individuals on our board of governors,” said New River President Dr. Ted D. Spring. “Their experience and leadership are an asset to our organization and we sincerely appreciate their commitment to the college.” Farley, president and CEO of the Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Com- merce, has been appointed to the board of governors as the organization’s chairman, where he will serve a two-year term. In addition to his duties on the New River Board of Gove r n o r s , F a r l e y also serves on both the Princeton Community and Memorial Hospital boards, the Mercer County Development Authority, Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Glenwood Park Retirement Village Advisory Board. Farley retired from Appalachian Power in July, 1996 after 29 years of service. He joined the Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce in November, 1998 as an executive assistant and became the organization’s president and CEO in January, 2006. Baker has worked at the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia for 17 years. After beginning her career as a volunteer, she has since become a key member of the museum’s administrative team. Baker has completed grant writing workshops and seminars conducted by the College of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Division of Tourism and the Grant Institute. Baker is a past member of the West Virginia Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families and is a member of the Raleigh County School Board Strategic Planning Committee. She also sits on the governing boards of the Southern West Virginia Irish Heritage Festival, Beckley Kids Classic Festival and Beckley Renaissance. Carpenter has been an educator in West Virginia for over 39 years and has held the positions of director of special education and Title I, area administrator, assistant superintendent and superintendent. She also serves on a number of state educational committees including the West Virginia Textbook Advisory Committee. After graduating from West Virginia University, Carpenter earned her Master’s Degree from Marshall University Graduate College, where she also was an adjunct professor. Robert Farley Lelsie Baker Kay Carpenter Bucklew’s announce birth of second child Charles Alexander Bucklew welcomed his brother, Jack Stacy Bucklew, on July 7, 2007. Jack weighed 8lbs 12oz and was 21 1/2 inches in length. Alexander and Jack are the sons of Brian and Rebecca Jo Bucklew of Sunrise, Florida. His grandparents are Chuck and Diana Bucklew of Davie, Florida; Sandy and Jim Desmond of Davie, Florida; and Thomas and Wanda Morris of North Liberty, Indiana. Great-grandparents are Patricia and John Ridpath of Buckhannon, West Virginia; Carolyn Kupiec of Lady Lake, Florida; and Mary Jo Morris of Mishawaka, Indiana. 15 year old fiddle player to play free concert in Summersville Charles Alexander and Jack Stacy Forage Management and Supplemental Feed Workshop Drought situations can be hard on livestock producers both financially and psychologically. It is also hard on our pastures and hay fields. It is a good time to review what needs to be done to help our pastures and hay lands recover from a drought, so that they can be as productive as possible the following year. Ed Rayburn, WVU Extension Forage Agronomist, will be the speaker at a Forage Management and Supplemental Feed Workshop on August 7, 7:00 p.m. at the Gassaway USDA Service Center. At the workshop, Dr. Rayburn will discuss management options that we have in central West Virginia to help our forages recover when adequate rainfall returns. Because local hay supplies are limited, Dr. Rayburn will also provide information on supplemental feeds that we can use to extend the available hay. This workshop will provide you with valuable information for dealing with the drought. The Gassaway USDA Service Center is located in the Allegheny Power Building on Route 4 between Sutton and Gassaway. From I-79, take Exit 62 and go south toward Gassaway for about 2.5 miles. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Debbie Friend at the WVU-Braxton County Extension Office at 765-2809. Coastal Lumber Company Frametown Mill announces employee of the quarter Coastal Lumber service to the company. We perous future with Coastal Company’s Frametown Mill also wish him a very pros- Lumber. would like to announce Stanley Cottrill was chosen as Employee of the Quarter for April, May, and June 2007. Stanley began his career with Coastal Lumber in August 1990 at the Gassaway location. There, he served as yard mechanic and assisted with log scaling. Early in 1994, the Framtown Mill opened for production. Stanley was transferred to the new location as head sawyer. He also held the positions of millwright and mill foreman. Currently, Stanley serves as the mill superintendent. He is in charge of production, maintenance, ect. He also supervises the mill employees. Stanley Cottrill Stanley’s extensive sawmill knowledge has been invaluable to Coastal Lumber Company through DELIVERING TELEPHONE BOOKS the years. He is a very versatile employee with good Indepenednt Contractors (Must be at least 18) needed to problem solving and maindeliver the new Phone Book in Summersville, Gassaway, tenance skills. He has Webster Springs, Sutton, Richwood and surrounding areas. firmly established himself GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ! as an asset to the Coastal Lumber team. We would like to Call today! thank Stanley for his Market Disrtibution Specialists, Inc. many years of dedicated On Friday, August 3rd, Ivy & Stone, Council for the Arts, is very pleased to present the second in its Free Summer Serenade Series. These free concerts are presented to the public as a gift to show our appreciation to our patrons for our highly successful 2006-07 season. The outdoor concert will take place at 6 p.m. under the towering oaks on the Brown Oaks lawn in Summersville, WV. Dakota Hobbie, a West Virginia fiddle prodigy at 15 years old has been playing fiddle since the age of 4. Dakota, a Hampshire County WV native, is a two time blue ribbon winner at the Maury River Festival in Virginia. She has performed on a gospel CD with her father, musician, Pete Hobbie. Dakota has received a scholarship to Davis and Elkins Augusta Workshop and plays in the orchestra at Shenandoah University. “Busted for Life”, a Relay for Life team from Birch River will be on hand at the concert with a BBQ supper for purchase will all proceeds going to The American Cancer Society. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and your hearty appetite and enjoy one of the last outdoor concerts of the summer!! This presentation is made possible through the assistance of our Corporate Sponsors: the Seelinger Family Foundation, City of Summersville, L. J. Hughes & Sons, Inc., Community Trust Bank, C93 FM 92.9, New River Community and Technical College, Breckinridge, Davis & Sproles and Chapman, P.L.L.C., Dr. Lewis D. Gilbert, D.D.S., Britton Engineering, Summersville Memorial Hospital, the City of Summersville and the Nicholas County Commission. In the case of bad weather, the concert will ALUMNI Class of 71, 72, 73, 74 then shut the door 1st weekend in August every year! Bee Run 765-3891 Robbie Hall Cataracts? $ EARN EXTRA MONEY $ 1-888-606-8900 Dakota Hobbie Treated right in our Eye Center! Dr. Jerry Black, M.D., Ph.D. 1(800)352-20/20 Buckhannon Eye Center "The finest care in sight" Citizens’ NEWS Page 12 July 31, 2007 Villers family note of thanks Thank you From the Delphia Jane “Malcomb” Villers Family The Villers family would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation to all the friends and family who helped make the passing of Delphia Jane”Malcomb” Villers more bearable. Special thanks to the ladies who prepared the great meal for us at the Heaters Community Building, which gave us time to spend with family and friends. Special thanks to Tim Sizemore and the staff at Stockart & Gibson Funeral Home for being so very patient and kind. Special thanks to the Loyd brothers for opening and closing the grave. Special thanks to all our family and friends who stayed in constant prayer, came to call, sent flowers and cards and to all those who shared great memories of my mom with me. Again, thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Calvin and Cheri Villers Jenkins family express thanks I would like to take this time to thank all the churches and everyone for the prayers, cards and kindness during my stay in the hospital. Words cannot ex- press how much I appreciate all of you. Please keep my family and I in your prayers through my recovery. Thank you Leona Jenkins and Family Hot Air Ballon takes flight at Frametown Elementary School On May 31, 2007 students from Flatwoods and Frametown Elementary Schools were treated to a very unique experience from the Liberty Balloon Company. This hot air balloon company travels through out the county conducting educational presentations, outdoor inflations, partial indoor inflations, and slide presentations. Students watched as the hot air balloon was inflated outside with a fan and gas burners. Next, a few staff members were allowed to take “tethered” rides. Once the balloon was deflated and taken inside, it was partially inflated and students and staff went inside the balloon for a question and answer session. Students also watched a slide show regarding the history of hot air ballooning. The faculty, staff, and students of both schools would like to thank the following contributors who made this presentation possible: Weyerhaeuser, Richard McLaughlin, Bridget Riffle, Sports Connection, Walker’s Drug Store, Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Adkins Contracting, NAPA Auto Parts, Braxton County Board of Education, Charleston Filter Service, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Sears, Cunningham Motors, and Frametown Elementary P.T.A. Without this support, this wonderful program would not have been possible. Braxton County, WV Registration deadline for Training Seminar is August 9 Evelyn Post, Executive Director of Central WV Aging Services and CARE, Inc. announces the presentation of a one day seminar for 6 continuing education hours benefiting licensed social workers, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at Stonewall Resort near Weston on Saturday, August 11. “How Social Security can benefit you and your Clients”, presented by Joey Herron, Claim Representative, Social Security Administration, Fairmont, will deal with the basic benefits of the Social Security Administration, that is, retirement benefits, social security disability and Medicare, including the newest addition, Medicare Part D. “Making a Difference” will be presented by Mary Lough,. Mission Delivery Manager, South Atlantic Division, American Cancer Society, Morgantown. The American Cancer Society has the goal of decreasing cancer mortality by 50% and decreasing the incidence of cancer by 25% by 2015. This presentation will address how the professional can make this goal a reality. All attendees must pre-register and there is a charge. Call Betty Talbott, Seminar Coordinator at 472-0395 or 1-800-2960069 for a brochure or further details. Polemic Run Pest Control Jimmy Rose, owner License # 1201 2450 Polemic Run Phone Sutton, WV 26601 (304) 765-5561 A great place to live The hot air ballon lifts off of the ground and the seated students watch intently. About Hospice... Howard Swick, Hospice Care Public Relations/Chaplin “Hard Questions to Answer” The greatest fear that man has is the fear of extinction. Nothing is feared more than our own death! But let me suggest to you, that without an understanding of death we cannot answer the fundamental questions of life: Questions like Who Am I? Why Am I Here? Why Do I Suffer? Who Created Me? What Happens When I Die? Where are my deceased friends and relatives? Is There A Heaven And A Hell? And If So, Where will I go? Although most of us have these questions in our mind the truth is: Many are afraid to ask those questions to others, and we seek out ways to deny them! I believe that the reason we need to know the answers to these questions about dying and the Afterlife is to bring us comfort, the feeling of security, and finally to a place of peace. When we reject asking those questions it reveals our denial about death. In re- ality death is a part of or the completion of the circle of life. When we start to understand that, then it allows us to begin to live life fully now! We shouldn’t fear death but at the same time we should never take life lightly. I believe that life is a precious Gift from our creator and we should live everyday to the fullest, as if it were our last. There is a song that I heard the other day on the radio that said “live like you were dying.” In actuality we should enjoy this gift of life each day and soak up the rays of sunshine and not allow the everyday F O R P O N D stress to get us down. It’s like the Hospice Care slogan says “Life is for Living…” In addition to Patient Care, Community Education is also at the top of the Hospice Care agenda. Hospice Care Representatives are always just a phone call away to answer any questions about Hospice Care Services or to speak at your Local Church or Civic Group. In your area for the Very Best Care, for Quality Care call Hospice Care, 1866-656-9790! Hospice Care, “Life is for Living…” Howard Swick, Hospice Care Public Relations. Delivery will be: Wednesday, August 8th At: Sutton Feed & Hardware 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (304) 765-7151 TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL 1-800-247-2615 www.farleysfishfarm.com FARLEY & FARLEY FISH FARM INC CASH, ARKANSAS 72421 S T O C K I N G Community People You Know TM This is a great place to live. Community people make it that way. Around here people know their neighbors. It’s a way of life that we all enjoy. Support your community. Shop locally. Invest locally and get involved in community service. © MCS Braxton County, WV Citizens’ NEWS Farm Auction Saturday, August 11, 2007 Time 9:00a.m. Estate of James K. Boone (A long Time Collector of Antiques) 1.4 miles from Rock Cave 2.2 miles from Kanawha run Rd. 50.2 acres Farm with Brick home, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Central Air&Heat, Cellar, Sheds, Outbuildings, Free Gas Sq. Metal Crank Churn, Daisy Churn, Apple Peeler, Rolling Pins, Rocking Chair, Shaving mugs and razors, Stone Crocks, Cherry Pitter, 2 old scales, Griswold Skillets, Griswold Dutch Oven, Wagnor Skillets, Iron Tea kettle, Wash Boards, Aluminum Lunh Buckets, Wash Tubs, Wood Ironing Board, Kitchen Cabinet, Cream Can, Carbid Light, Boxes of Glass, Various Figuines, Punch Bowl Set, Glass Top mason Jar, Boxes of China, Wases, Glasses, Several Carnival Glass Pieces, China Set, Kitchen Glass, Sterling Silver, Living Room Set, Dining Room Table/Chairs, Glass kitchen table/chairs, Reclina, 3 Bedroom Suites-2 Maple, 1 other, Sewing Machine, Exercise Bike, Brass Spit Tune, Outdoor and Hand Tools, Fishing Rods, microwave, Sweeper, Refridgerator, Toaster, Washer/Dryer, Hedge Trimmer, Weedeater, Silex, Various Christmas Decorations, Battery Charger, Wall Pictures, Nicnack Shelves, Cook Books, Bread Boxes, Records, 3 Metal Lockers, Wooden Barrell, HP Computer Pump Rossie 22, 870 Rem. and Several others. Today’s Way to Sell (304) 452-8821 Much more on the day of Sale..... Auction conducted by Smith Auction Service, Charles A Smith, Auctioneer #1097 All announcements the day of the auction take precedence over printed material. NRFA July 31, 2007 Page 13 Senior Center releases weekly lunch menu Braxton County Senior Citizens’ Center Inc. Nutrition Program is funded through the Bureau of Senior Services utilizing III C Federal and State Funds. Meals are served daily from 11:30 am till 12:30 pm at the Braxton County Senior Center 602 Elk Street, Gassaway, WV 26624 and the Burnsville Community Center Burnsville. There is no discrimination in the services sponsored by the Braxton County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. regardless of race, creed, sex, handicap or national origin. Monday: Fish, Pasta Salad, Beets, Fruit and Bread Tuesday: Vegetable Cottage Cheese Salad, Baked Potatoes, Biscuit, Siced Peaches Wednesday: Bean Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, Crackers, Jello with fruit Thursday: Salisbury Steak, Rice, Peas, Fruit and Bread Friday: Chicken Corn Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit, and Bread Braxton County Senior Citizens’ Center serves milk and butter with each meal. Get the Citizens’ News delivered directly to your home or office computer every Thursday no matter where you are... with an e-subscription No Hassel with Poor Mail Delivery service... ONLY $ 00 20 per year SAVE up to Read all the Braxton County News you need to known Timely and in the comfort of your home or office... You receive the entire paper, less inserts, requires: computer & internet service $ 2000 over paper copies log on to bcn-new.com and subscribe online or Mail this Coupon with Payment Today... Mail this form and $20 for one full year to: Citizens’ News, Post Office Box 516, Sutton, WV 26601 Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________ Perferred User Name: ________________________________________________ Perferred Password: ________________________________________________ User names and passwords should be no more than 15 characters (letters and/or numbers. Username must start with a letter and cannot contain special characters. Passwords may began with numbers or letters and may contain special characters. Citizens’ NEWS Page 14 July 31, 2007 First & Factually BARKER CONSTRUCTION General Building Contractor. New construction; homes, garages, porches, decks. Remodeling; siding, roofing, concrete. Dozer, backhoe, excavator and dump truck services. Licensed and insured. Call for Free Estimates 765-7519 or 5521203. WV011566 4-18tf C E N T R A L C O N T R A C T I N G : Complete residential service. Roofing siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, building and remodeling. Insured. WV FRIENDS DITCH WITCH #029277. Call 765-7597. AND BACKHOE SERVICE 3-16tf Sewer, water, gas, electric, telephone, drain lines, M & R CONSTRUCTION certified septic systems. Drywall hung & finished, WV005906. Thomas A. roofing, siding, build decks, Friend, Chapel Route, build additions on houses, insured and licensed. WV Gassaway. 765-5265. 9-26tt Lic. # 023510. 1 Free estimate per contract. Call CRITTERS ENTERPRISE: 364-8433. 2-15tf Certified Class I & II septic installations, repairs and CONTINUOUS GUTTER inspections. Dozer and installation and repair, and backhoe service doing drain lines. Call 765-7540 house sites, footers and or 765-5489. Free more. Eddie Facemire estimates. WV Lic WV#033553 Call 364- #WV021734. 2-22tf 2257. 10-2 doing business since 1985. Call Sherry Jo’s for your appointment 364-5441. Mention this ad and receive a hot paraffin wax treatment. 4-4tf J&S ASPHALT BLACKTOP PAVING. Driveways, Parking lots and more. Also sealcoating. Senior, Veteran and Summer discounts. Over 20 years experience. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. 472-7362 D.S. CONTRACTING INC. or 304-613-5288. 9-4 General Building New RETIRED CONTRACTOR/ Contractor. homes, SKILLED CARPENTER: construction; Available to do odd jobs. Call garages, porches, decks. siding, Buck at 765-7116. 8-21 Remodeling; roofing, concrete. Dozer, SHERRY JO’S NAIL backhoe, excavator and SALON Total nail care dump truck services. Call provided by an experienced 765-7540 or 765-5489. award winning Manicurist WV021734.1-27tf “Firecracker Special” Elk Village Apartments Move-in by July 31, 2007, Get your 1st Month Rent FREE to qualified applicants. Security Deposit to be paid in 3 installments. All Electric. HUD Accepted. Laundry on Site. 1 BR - $362/month. Call (304)765-2433 Tues. & Thurs/ **No Processing Fee* Equal Housing Opportunity FOR SALE: Chapel Route, 4.5 miles from the Gassaway Dairy Queen. One of the most outstanding properties located in West CULVERHOUSE CONVirginia. Nearly 40 acres TRACTING: General Buildplus a two-bedroom cottage ing Contractor. New conwith knotty pine paneling. FOR SALE: 2 Newborn Lee struction, garages, porches, Has been in the same family Middleton Dolls. Sleeping decks, concrete work, pafor 60 years and available babies. Redhead and Brutios, driveways, shingle or nette; $80 each OBO. Call for the first time. City water metal roofing, retaining 765-5489. Made in the USA. and breath taking views. walls, backhoe services. Li- 7-31 Priced at $150,000. Call Bill censed and insured. Call Huffman at 304-533-7979. 765-5706 WV 032828. 12- FOR SALE: 31 Foot Terry 8-21 18 Trailer, Great condition. New carpet, tile and tires. Central heat, canopy. MOBILE $4,000 OBO 765-0385. 7FOR HOMES 24 information. I do windows. 364-5218. 8-15tf SALE FOR SALE: 2002 TC 440 EX, race ready, elka shocks, Lone star axle, Gibson A-arms. Too many extras. Just rebuilt. 3,000 D & M CONTRACTORS: 678-8333 7-31 General Building, residential, roofing, siding, FOR SALE: Fill Dirt $20.00 painting, remodeling, and Dump Truck Load, $10.00 decks. Licensed and Pick-up Truck Load. $20.00 insured. 15 years pick-up load Planner shavexperience. Visa & ings. $10.00 Pick-up truck Mastercard accepted. 304- load of Bark/Mulch. $10.00 364-5736. Owner Dallas Pick-up truck load of Sawdust. Braxton Lumber Co. McCumbers. WV029016. 9-6tf PO Box 53, Heaters, WV 765-5461. 8-21 SUTTON EXCAVATION INC. Driveway ditching and FOR SALE: Dark wood grading, clean creeks and Jenny Lynn Baby Crib with drainage ditches. Grad-all Baby Sealy Posturepedic mattress. $50 Call 765service, dump truck 5491. 8-7 services. Will haul gravel and dirt. Free estimates. FOR SALE: Clean, Quart Call 765-5576. No job too Canning Jars, large and small. 3-7tf small mouth; Women’s jeans size 14, all in good YVONNE’S CLEANING condition. 765-7430. 8-7 SERVICE: Dependable, references, reasonable FOR SALE: Western Roprates. Call for more ing saddle. Black with suede LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF MINING AND RECLAMATION ADVERTISEMENT Notice is hereby given that Brooks Run Mi n i n g Company, LLC, 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, WV 26601 (Permittee Name and Business Street Address) has a permit on file with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface mining of approximately 170 acres and has submitted an application to the DEP, 105 South Railroad Street, Suite 301, Philippi, WV 26416 (Regional DEP Office Address), for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number H471 to operate a haulroad (Surface/Tipple/Preparation Plant/Haulroad/Shop Area/ Face Up Deep Mine) in the N/ success in life. If you are interested and need more information, please send email to: [email protected]. 8-7 • BUY • SELL • TRADE From The BUSINESS SERVICES Braxton County, WV A (Geological Title) seam of coal. The operation is discharging into Grassy Fork of Left Fork of Wolf Creek & Lick Creek of Laurel Creek all of Elk River (Receiving Stream) of Kanawha River (Major Sub basin) and is located 4.5(miles), southwest (Direction) of Centralia, WV (Nearest Post Office) in Holly District of Braxton County, Longitude 80 38 ‘ 18 “ and Latitude 38 35 ‘ 53 “ (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map). Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: NAMEADDRESS Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, WV 26601 Peter Silitch Rt. 1, Box 27, Strange Creek, WV 26639 Sun Lumber Company PO Box 590, Weston WV 26452 *and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: NAME ADDRESS N/A Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: NAMEADDRESS Brooks Run Mining Company, LLC 25 Little Birch Road, Sutton, WV 26601 Peter Silitch Rt. 1, Box 27, Strange Creek, WV 26639 James Nugen 3 0 4 Nelson Ave, Summersville, WV 26651 B&O Railroad (CSX) 500 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 WV Dept. of Transportation 1900 Washington St. East, Charleston, WV 25305 Tommy &/or Lydia McCourt 2790 Centralia Road, Sutton, WV 26601 Virginia Carol Morris Wolf Route 2, Sutton, WV 26601 *and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: NAME ADDRESS N/A Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the permit renewal application shall identify the applicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above until , or thirty (30) days from date of final publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until , or thirty (30) days from date of final publication in the DEP Regional Office located at the address above AND in the Braxton County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. DEP Telephone No. (304) 457-3219 Permit No. H-471 *These items are to be completed only for operations involving mineral removal. Include location map in accordance with 38-23.2(b)(2) 8-7 seat; good condition. $120 OBO. Also Herford Brand Youth western saddle; good condition. $100 OBO. Call Tina at 765-5489. 7-31 FOR SALE: 4 tires; 215/65 R 16 $40 call 765-5193. 814 FOR SALE: No Credit, Slow Credit, or just plain Bad Credit. We may be able to help you get a new or preFOR SALE: Blackberries. owned home. Call or stop 853-2618. 7-31 by the Home Show of Buckhannon, Rt. 33 between Weston and Buckhannon. (304) 472FOR 8900. Open 7 days a week. RENT 7-31 FOR SALE: No Money Down Program for landowners. Call or stop by the Home Show of Buckhannon, Rt. 33 between Weston and FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 Buckhannon. (304) 472full bath mobile home in 8900. Open 7 days a week. Flatwoods with large yard, We also take trade-ins. And close to church, school and we have many preowned post office. Absolutely no homes to choose from. 7pets. First months rent, se31 curity deposit, 1 year lease and references required. FOR SALE: Special FHA fi678-4189. 7-31 nancing program for land owners. 0 down if you own FOR RENT: Small house land or can use family land. with 1 bedroom, living room, We own the bank, your apkitchen and bath. Town Hill, proved. Call Today 872Sutton. May see by appoint- 5004. 7-03TF ment only. Rental application required, no pets. 765- IT’S DEALING TIME AT 5176. 7-17TF MIDDLE TOWN HOMES of Weston offering new & used MEETING SPACE FOR singles modular and secRENT: The Sutton tions starting as low as Volunteer Fire Department $39,900 set & delivered. has a large meeting room Are you ready to deal? Stop available for rent. Ideal for by or call today! 1-800-874B i r t h d a y / C h r i s t m a s / 4663. 2-13 TF Wedding parties, meetings, multi-day training sessions LOT MODEL CLEARand more. Ground level on ANCE: Save $1,000’s on Main Street, Sutton. 2005 display model homes. Formerly the location of Choose from sectionals, Fisher Auto Parts across singles or modulars. We from the Courthouse. Call also have repos. Call 800765-5193 for rates, 874-4663 or 304-269information and 7500. 12-20tf scheduling. 11-21TF FOR SALE: Price reduced FOR RENT: Mobile home on new Clayton doublewide lots near interstate, senior located five miles down citizens welcome. Call 304- Chapel Route from Dairy 853-9103. 1-25tf Queen. Situated on 11 acres +/- and appraised for FOR RENT: Garage for rent $111,000. Now offered for or lease 32x48 in $95,000. This is a bargain. Flatwoods. Call 765-7797 or Must See. Call Bill Huffman 765-3478. 12-30tf at 533-7979. 8-29tf FOR RENT: Older 3 Bedroom home, 1 bath between Flatwoods and Heaters. Call 304-872-2493. 7-31 FOR RENT: In Flatwoods area, One bedroom apartment $225 a month. 2 bedroom homes starting at $350 a month. One month’s rent required for security deposit. Utilities not included in rent. No Pets. Call Diana at 765-3332 for more information and to make viewing appointments. 5-13tf FOR RENT: Small 2 bedroom trailer. No pets. Call 466-5107. 5-8TF REAL ESTATE HELP WANTED: Professional career testing offered. WV Regional Jail Authority Correctional Officer testing will be conducted at the Central Regional Jail, Braxton County, Sutton, WV, every Thursday at 12:00 noon, beginning July 19, 2007. Each session has 30 slots for applicants wishing to test. A Photo ID and a copy of your DD214 (if applicable) are required on the day of the testing. For an appointment to test, call Central Regional Jail at 304765-7904 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Job and test applications are available upon request and need to be completed and submitted on the day of the testing. Annual base pay for Correctional Officer I: $20,120.00, Correctional Officer II: $21,260.00. 7-31 HELP WANTED: Need log skidder operator. Should be able to run dozer and cut timber if needed. 765-5219. 8-7 HELP WANTED: Cook needed at Truck Stop 67 in Flatwoods. Must be dependable, productive, punctual and able to work a variety of shifts. If you are reliable, honest, and dedicated, apply in person at Truck Stop 67 on I-79 exit 67. Phone 304-765-7341. 2-13TF HELP WANTED: Babysitter for my 2 ½ year old child in the Gassaway area. Would prefer someone in my home. Monday thru Thursday starting in mid-August. From approximately 7:40 am to 3:45 pm, with time off at the holidays. Must be a non-smoker. Please send resume, with references to: Babysitter, PO Box 56, Gassaway, WV 26624 or call 364-8439. 7-31 HELP WANTED: Hiring Electricians for immediate openings, Journeymen and Master Electricians. Only experienced need apply. Benefit package available. Compensation based on experience. Call Steorts Electric Co, Inc. at 1-877889-0444 or fax resume to (304) 765-0445. Please ask for Dawn. 7-31 HELP WANTED: Flatwoods Leather Co. at the Flatwoods Outlet Mall is now seeking two part-time sales trainees. Experience is a plus. Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule, evenings and weekends are required. Applicant must be out-going and have a friendly personality. Must also be dependable and have reliable HELP transportation. Starting salWANTED ary will be $8.00 an hour. Previous applicants need not apply. No phone calls, HELP WANTED: Are you apply in person. Senior Citilooking for the perfect busi- zens are encouraged to ness to work from the pri- apply. 7-31 vacy of your own home or at your own convenience? HELP WANTED: Clerical/ Then you have found it! Data Entry person with ofShould be computer liter- fice skills including typing and telephone reception ate, 1-2 hours access to the experience. Multi-tasking internet weekly and must be abilities mandatory. Must efficient and dedicated. A have worked in office enviresponse from you might be your greatest turn over to CONTINUED ON PG. 15 FREE TO GOOD HOME: 3 Red, Gold and White kittens. Housebroken and very cute. They are all eating dry food. 765-3199 FOR SALE: House for sale by owner. House is in Sutton, ¼ acre, $35,000. Needs work. Call 1-304742-5139 Anytime. 8-7 FOR SALE: Chapel Route, 4.5 miles from the Gassaway Dairy Queen. Brand new 3BR, 2 Full baths, vaulted ceilings, country kitchen and city water. All situated in nearly 13 acres. Professionally appraised for $111,000 but priced at $89,500. All reasonalble offers will be considered. Bank financing has been arranged for qualified buyers. Call Bill Huffman at 304-533-7979. 8-21 LOST DOG: Older, male neutered dog missing from Frametown Area. Brown with white face. Approx. 25 pounds. Call 364-5062. BRAXTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: The following animals are currently available for adoption at the Braxton County Animal Shelter: Sinbad- male 1 ½ year old golden mix- I’m a great dog, I’m calm but playful and a loving companion, looking for the same in my new owner. Marina- female 1 ½ year old golden mix. Loving and playful are some of my best traits. I’m looking for a loving home, they tell me at the shelter that I seem to be good with kids and other animals. Sara- female 1 year old Shephard mix. I’m full of energy, like playing with other animals and kids. I miss running and tumbling, looking for a good home with kids that like to play. Female 18 week old mix. I’m new to the shelter and don’t have a name yet, I’m quiet but playful, would you come and give me a home. Katie- 2 year old Aussie mix- Now that all but one of my kids are gone, I can find a home. I was a really good mother and very protective of them. Gorge- 6 week old male Aussie mix- I’m Katie’s last pup, I love to tumble and play, mom keeps close watch of me and makes sure I don’t get in to much trouble but I need a good home with a loving family. The Braxton County Animal Shelter adopts animals between the hours of 12 and 3 Monday –Friday and 10-3 on Saturday. Adoption fees are $68.00 this includes a mandatory rabies vaccination, spay or neutering of the animal and worming. We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter. If interested please contact Rob Hamil at the shelter 765-2200. Citizens’ NEWS Braxton County, WV July 31, 2007 Page 15 Leave message. 7-31 From The Continued from Page 14 ronment for minimum of two years. Benefits available after 90 days. Send resume to Clerical/Data Entry, P.O. Box 608, Sutton, WV 26601. 7-24TF HELP WANTED: Wanted, female caregiver for middle-aged woman, 3 days per week in Gassaway area. Light cooking and housework. Beginning August 1st. For more information, call 364-2339 between 9am and 6pm.7-31 HELP WANTED: Truck Driver with CDL 2 years experience to haul lumber flat bed. Local work, good pay-benefits. EOE Call 304-453-6381. 12-27TF Jail, Braxton County, Sutton, WV, every Thursday at 12:00 noon, beginning July 19, 2007. Each session has 30 slots for applicants wishing to test. A Photo ID and a copy of your DD214 (if applicable) are required on the day of the testing. For an appointment to test, call Central Regional Jail at 304-765-7904 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Job and test applications are available upon request and need to be completed and submitted on the day of testing. Annual base pay for Correctional Officer I: $20,120.00; Correctional Officer II: $21,260.00. 8-28 www.riverbendauction.com 1800-726-2897 Riverbend USA. Randy Burdette #927 Broker. TRUCKING SCHOOL GRADS- If you are staying out too long, or looking for a company to begin your driving career with, We Can Help You! Howard Transportation offers a competitive pay scale, more weekends home, paid Life and Health Insurance. Take the truck home, and a friendly staff to support you. Call our Kenly, NC Recruiting Office to find out more.1-877-2843332. FOR SALE: 1990 Olds Cutlass Supreme Stationwagon. New transmission. $900 OBO. 7650385. 7-24 FINANCIAL Commercial loans with LOWEST possible FOR SALE: 2002 Dodge Ram interest rates. We force the 1500 Crew Cab 5.9 Engine, market to compete. Apartment treadmill, Farmall tractor, 3 pt. Power Seats, windows, pedals, c o m p l e x e s , r e t a i l , h o t e l s , Hitch scraper with blade f/tractor, locks. Cd player, cassette, run- home parks, new construcMassey-Ferguson dyno side ning boards, aluminum wheels, tion, gas stations and many mower, misc. tools and equipcruise and much more. Good more. Fee required at closing. ment. 2 miles off Rt. 19, Harper condition. $12,500 call 304-649- Established 25 years. Call Hill Rd., Little Birch, WV. Follow anytime 304-923-1621. HELP WANTED Drivers-ACT 8804. 3-06TF the signs. Call 765-2280 for more NOW! Sign-On Bonus. 36 to 45 information. 8-7 FOR SALE: 1997 Pontiac Grand FOR SALE SAWMILLS from cpm/ $1000+ wkly. $0 Lease/ Am in excellent condition. Lots only $2,990.00. Convert your $1.20pm CDL-A + 3 mos OTR. YARD SALE: August 2,3,4, of new parts, brand new tires, LOGS TO VALUABLE LUM- 800-635-8669. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. doesn’t use any oil. $2,000 OBO BER with your own Norwood Rain or shine. Chapel Rt. Trace portable band sawmill. Log HELP WANTED CLASS A&B Call 765-3904. 7-31 Run, 1 mile on right. 9am-5pm. s k i d d e r s a l s o a v a i l a b l e . CDL Drivers for road construc7-31 FOR SALE: F.S.-1996 Dodge www.norwoodindustries.com tion. Starting pay- $16.00 per 1500 black extended cab w/gray - FREE Information: 1-800- hour. Travel to and from work YARD SALE: HUGE 3 Family provided for some areas of WV. int., auto, 4x4, cruise,a/c,am/fm/ 578-1363 ext. 300N. yard sale. 1 DAY ONLY, August Requires M-F travel. Company cass,pdl,pw,tilt,new tires,new 3 rd . 2000 Honda XR100, new FOR SALE Absolutely No Provides Hotel for employees. bed w/rhino lining ,tow rear tires and new sprockets. 028 pkg,104kmi,360 motor. 765- Cost To You!! All Brand New Slurry Pavers, Inc. 1277 MounStihl Chainsaw, Furniture, apPower Wheelchairs, Hospital tain Rd., Richmond, VA 23060. 2337 after 7pm. 8-7 pliances, bed linens, clothing Beds and Scooters. Immedi- 1-800-966-1812. and much more. Rick and Suzie FOR SALE: 1996 Acura NSX, ate Delivery. Call Toll-Free Campbell at Servia. 7-31 HELP WANTED WANT HOME $4000, good condition, low mile- 1-888-998-4111 to qualify. MOST WEEKENDS WITH MORE age, clear title, ext. red, int. black, FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: FOR SALE HOMEOWNERS PAY? Run Heartland's Ohio reCall the National Youth Advo- Removable TARGA top, 5-speed WANTED! Kayak Pools look- gional! $.45/mile company drivcate Program at 800-836-9894 manual transmission, (225) 910or ing for Demo homesites to dis- ers, $1.15 for Operators! 12 or 304-366-5832 for information 6308 play new maintenance free months OTR required. HEARTor visit www.nyap.org. No fees [email protected] 8-7 Kayak pools. Save thousands of LAND EXPRESS 1-800-441& No wait. 7-24TF 9 5 3 . $$. Unique opportunity! 100% fi- 4 HELP WANTED: Elk River HELP WANTED: Local hardware Foodland is hiring deli/bakery store looking for sales person. clerks and also seeking an expeIndividual must be self-starter and rienced cake decorator. Starting good with public. Apply at 612 pay will be $7.00 per hour with Elk Street, Gassaway, during appropriate expereince. Please apply at Elk River Foodland. business hours. 7-31 8-6 HELP WANTED: Help wanted on small dairy farm. General housecleaning also. Housing for ????? nancing available. 1-877-377- www.heartlandexpress.com. PAWNING, BUYING & SELLsingle person provided. Call 4197665. MISC. WANTED ING: Guns, Musical instruments, 289-8503. 8-7 HELP WANTED Driver- GREAT tools, AMP’s, electronics & more. FOR SALE $500 Police Im- MILES & HOME TIME. Great HELP WANTED: Lloyds RestauCall 304-269-6330.7-27TF pounds! Cars from $500! Tax health insurance and benefits, rant in Flatwoods is now hiring JUST MOVED TO BRAXTON Repo's US Marshall and IRS 401k, bonuses, late model WANT TO BUY: 8 ft. Aluminum waitresses for their staff. Please COUNTY? If you have just ABSOLUTELY NO HUNTING, sales! Cars, Trucks, SUV'S, equipment. We want safe procall 765-2626 for more informa- moved to Braxton County within TRAPPING, OR TRESPASSING Jon Boat. Call 765-3040 or 644- Toyotas, Honda's, Chevy's and fessional Company Drivers . 9353. 7-31TF tion. 7-31 more! For listing call 1-800-425- PGT Trucking 866-748-3528. the last 30 days, for the first time, on the property of John and Lois www.pgtlikefamily.com. 1620 ext. 2428. we have a gift for you. Stop by Oman in Gem, on either side of HELP WANTED: Now hiring smil- the Citizens’ News office and the creek. 11-23tf ing faces! 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Violators A u g u s t pany Up to .42¢ Mile 1 Year T/T 1 0 : 0 0 A M . W V U C A R S , Located in Braxton will be prosecuted. Property munity. Stop by today! 1-6tf cation for an application. 8-7 experience & good MVR reowners will not be responsible TRUCKS, VANS, BUS, COM- quired. Owner Operators 90¢ County for accidents. 10-17TF PUTERS. Call for Free bro- Mile all miles +FSC Home WeekNOTICE: All persons having HELP WANTED: The Town of chure. DMI. 1-800-842-2947, Or Call: unpaid accounts with Dean’s Sutton is accepting applications ends! 1-800-948-6766 F a x 3 0 4 8 4 2 5 8 2 6 h t t p : / / Wrecker Service Central Serfor the position of part-time town 1-866-4GO-MART w w w . d m i a u c t i o n s . c o m epestransport.com. worker for the Sanitation Departvice-Burnsville need to have AUTOS Carlyle Millard, CAI License Benefits: Paid ment. Interested persons may them paid by September 30, HELP WANTED Need a high Number 43-07. pick up a job application at Sutton FOR SALE 2007. If not, action will be taken paying career? Learn to drive. Vacation, Health Town Hall, located at 450 Fourth to collect them. 7-24 AUCTION: 10 am August 4, Alliance Tractor Trailer Training and Life Insurance, Street. Cut off date for accepting Centers, NC. 1-800-334-1203. applications for this position is NOTICE TO SHEILA BUTTS FOR SALE: 1989 Ford F-150. Machine Shop & Fabricating www.alliancetractortrailer.com. 401K Retirement Equipment, Trailers, Tractor & August 7, 2007. EOE. 8-7 AND ANTHONY BRADY: The Red, dark interior, 2WD, 5- Tools ¥ 2026 1/2 Ritter Drivel, Plan, Flexible Work speed, new tires. Lots of new HELP WANTED MECHANICS: personal belongings left at 173A HELP WANTED: Applications/ Dogwood Road, Gassaway, will parts. Great deal! $1500 OBO. Daniels, WV ¥ RMI,. Al Th- Up to $20,000 bonus. Keep the Schedule ompson, WV #438 304-824Call 364-2307 after 6pm. 8-14 Resumes are currently being Army National Guard Rolling. Fix be disposed of on or after July 5904 www.rmiauctions.com An Equal accepted for Case Management Humvees, Strykers, etc. Expand st Positions in Harrison and Lewis 31 if they have not been re- FOR SALE: 2003 750 Honda 10%BP. your skills through career trainOpportunity Shadow Ace. 3100m, Garage Counties. The incumbent would trieved. 7-31 ing. Be a soldier. 1-800-GOAUCTIONS: New River ReEmployer kept, driver floorboards, padded be expected to provide assessGUARD.com/mechanic. ment, service planning, and co- NOTICE: No hunting, trespass- sissy bar, and large leather treat home, pool, 3 acres near $7.00 an Hour ordination for child or adult cli- ing or 4-wheeling on property saddlebags. Excellent condition. Beckley WV. Owned by NFL HELP WANTED DRIVERSS t a r . A u g u s t 4 t h owned by Luella Sanders and $4,000 Clear title. 765-2252 ents with psychiatric or developmental disabilities. To fulfill the Kerry Smith on Sulfur Run; also requirements of this position, a Karen Easter on Tom Hughes Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s Fork. Will not be responsible for degree in a human service re- accidents occurring on property. lated field such as psychology, 8-7 sociology, social work, counselSALE: 3 Families. August ing, special education is preferred YARD nd rd however other Bachelor’s or 2 and 3 . 9am to 4pm. 6.5 miles Master’s degrees will be consid- on Wilsie-Rosedale Road. 7-31 ered if the degree enables the incumbent to be credentialed YARD SALE: August 1,2,3 8am under Medicare standards. Pre- to 4pm. Fred Lough Estates on vious experience working with top of hiss beside Alicia’s Beauty children or adult psychiatrically Shop. Follow the signs. 7-31 or developmentally disabled Big 3 family sale, population is preferred. The in- YARD SALE: rd th cumbent must also possess a August 3 and 4 , 8-5pm. Lots of new things. Clothes size 8-12. valid WV driver’s license and have a reliable means of trans- Plenty of household items. Some More Than Just portation. Qualified applicants furniture. Christmas items. Some A Hardware Store sporting goods and coats. Flower, should send a response to: HuWedding Bouquets & Flowers We Carry Auto & man Resources, United Summit WV; 3 miles below Copen, 3 miles Silk & Live Arrangements Center, #6 Hospital Plaza, above Cedarville. 7-31 Small Engine Parts & Gift Items • Funerals Clarksburg, WV 26301 or email Plumbing Supplies We service all funeral home SALE: Saturday August resumes to [email protected]. YARD th . 9-3pm. 1280 Old Woman’s 4 765-7262 or Please indicate in the cover letter See Us For: 800-860-8484 or subject line of the email which Run. 1 mile from Sutton Court Block • Mortor ad you are responding to. ADA/ House on left. 7-31 EEO. 7-31 Sand • Gravel State of the Art Technology YARD SALE: Friday and Saturrd th Paint• Plumbing HELP WANTED: Psychologist. day, August 3 and 4 at Harry R. Cabinets By: Schmidt, 12 FAMILY UNITS Storage Tanks United Summit Center, Inc., a Frames, 1550 Herold Rd., Sutton. Scheirich & Home Crest 35 Camden Avenue comprehensive health center Call 765-7003. 7-31 Carhart Clothing Appliances By: Tapen, GE & Film, digital, enlargements Sutton, West Virginia 26601 serving Harrison, Lewis, Braxton, th Propane • Electrical beginYARD SALE: August 4 Modern Maid Doddridge and Gilmer Counties, (304)765-7173 and lots more... is seeking a full time lisenced or ning at 9:30am, across from the 364-5335 1-800-760-7173 Elk Street, Gassaway supervised psychologist to pro- Pepsi Plant in Flatwoods. Few Barbara & John David Jordan Open: M-F 9 AM to 5 PM vide therapy services, treatment older items including a wash 364-5193 Evenings & Sat. by appointment owners plan reviews, testing, mental hy- stand. Various other items. 7-31 giene evaluations and testimony Used Cars • Pawn Shop in our Braxton County Office. The YARD SALE: Huge rummage loads of items. AuMoney Loans • We Buy Guns incumbent will also provide con- sale. Truck st th sultation to various contractors, gust 1 -4 . 8am-4pm. 4.5 miles staff and community organiza- on Chapel Rd. in the former and tions. Salary and fringe benefits McCoys County Mart Building. All proceeds will be donated to are competitive. A current WV Drivers License is required. This Elmira Baptist Christian AcadJoe & Angie Reeder Steven Jeffers, director position involves some travel to emy.7-31 "The Home Center" 600 Riverview Drive 306 Chapel Road Buy Sell Trade USC Satellite offices and county Sutton, West Virginia Main St., Sutton Gassaway, WV 26624 YARD SALE: Large yard sale, courts. Full and part-time hours 765-7381 are available. Qualified individu- lots of tools, some antiques, Gassaway, WV 26624 als should submit their resume/ household goods, rocking chair, application to: Human Re- chain saws, elec. Heater, pressources, United Summit Center, sure canner, lawn mower and #6 Hospital Plaza, Clarksburg, misc. items. 9am-4pm, August WV 26301 or email resumes to 10-12, 2007. Earl Prince [email protected]. Please indicate dence in Heaters (Bear Garden Fitness Prices in the cover letter or subject line Rd.) 765-5165. 8-7 Use Our of the email which ad you are $25 per month with 1 year contract • $30 per month with 6 month contract YARD SALE: Huge Yard Sale. ATMS responding to. ADA/EEO. 8-7 ® $35 per month with no contract• Gymnastics - Call for pricing Several families. August 11, 8amFlatwoods Quik Mart Exit 67 of I-79 Flatwoods 3pm. Lots of baby items, baby HELP WANTED: Part time Job New Showers & Bathrooms SuttonBranch Offer From Starpoint Trading clothes, 3 baby beds, walker, 765-2828 Located on Rt. 4 toward Gassaway • 364-8113 101A West Main Store. Are you seeking an extra booster seat, baby toys, truck tiresBig Otter Go-Mart income? would you like to set 15” and 16”. Lawnmower tires, Exit 40 of I-79 your own work schedule? Work computer desk, oak desk, climbGo-Mart the hours you choose. We have ing tree stand, household items, Exit 67 of I-79 - Flatwoods the answer ,the Job is suitable for maternity clothing, clothing, enRelaxing, deluxe BurnsvilleBranch ages ranging from 19 years and tertainment center, chest of drawchair with Salt Lick Road above if you are interested con- ers, playstation/games, 2002 Heather at ClayBranch tact Laura Sullivan via Email at: Murray Go-Cart-6.5 HP, TV stand, Two Run [email protected] for wooden rocking chair, washer/ dryer, electric range, refrigerator Go-Mart more information 8-21 Exit 62 Off I-79 with ice maker, end tables and Exit 62 of I-79 -Gassaway Right 1/2 Mile Gassaway Branch Go-Mart HELP WANTED: Professional stand table, electronic air hockey, 1-800-427-2389 or 364-5132 700 Elk Street Birch River Call Career Testing Offered: West chopper bicycle, remote control Virginia Jail Authority Correc- cars, trucks, boat, Buck Stove tional Officer Testing will be con- insert, 4 tier glass shelving unit, Central West Virginia Has Great Services - Use Them And Everyone Benefits! ducted at the Central Regional Strawberry Shortcake bedding, Services Available to Residents and Visitors of Braxton County HARTSProHardware Sutton Floral & Gift Sutton Feed & Hardware, Inc. 364-5282 Hall's Kitchens ELK MOTOR COURT Keith's Alignment & Mechanical Ser vice Service 765-2351 One Hour Photo Processing Walker's Drug 765-7151 500 Home Sales Argle's Gun & Pawn Shop 304-364-5051 Joe's Central Tire Serivce Braxton Motor Inc. Now Under New Ownership SUTTON AUTO PARTS Legg's Beauty Shop 364-5451 Funeral Home 765-5502 364-8567 Xpress Fitness & Gymnastics Pedicures Greene Robertson Citizens’ NEWS Page 16, July 31, 2007 Braxton County, WV LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE Flatwoods Town Council will accept sealed bids on a 1989 International Dump Truck/Blade located at Town Building, 400 Gauley Turnpike, Flatwoods. All bids must be received by 5:00 pm, August 10, 2007. Leave bids at Mayor’s Office or mail to: PO Box 52, Flatwoods, WV 26621. 7-31 ALL NEW R edesigned 08 Ford TTaurus aurus Redesigned Now available in All Wheel Drive... From PLUS ... PLUS... ALL NEW 08 Ford Superduty The Benchmark for All Other T rucks... Trucks... win Pkg.. with T Twin FX4 Pkg Turbo P e Powerstrok owerstroke owerstrok Diesel PLUS ... PLUS... ALL NEW R edesigned 08 Ford Escape Redesigned Compact Sport Utility with offroad 4X4 Capacity ... PLUS... PLUS Several 08 Ford Rangers In-Stock A great small truck for better mileage and service.... 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Please mark the outside of the envelope “sealed bid”. 7-31 NOTICE OF HEARING before the oil and gas conservation commission of the state of west virginia In The matter of the request by Chesapeake Appalachia, llc and Petroedge Resources, llc for an order from the commission establishing special field rules in Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur and Webster counties, West Virginia covering Gilmer, Peterson, Roanoke, Adrian, Buckhannon, Ellamore, Junior, Burnsville, Orlando, Walkersville, Rock Cave, Alton, Cassity, Beverly West, Newville, Goshen, Pickens, Adolph, Mill Creek quadrangles. DOCKET NO. 182cause no. 170 notice of hearing Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC (Chesapeake) and PetroEdge Resources, LLC has requested a hearing before the Commission for the establishment of special field rules covering Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur and Webster Counties. Chesapeake and PetroEdge wishes to drill several Marcellus shale wells in the designated area. Although the Marcellus is a “shallow” formation, the request is to be allowed to drill 75 feet into the Onondaga limestone to enable the logging and completion of the entire Marcellus shale section. Neither operator will perforate or complete any formation below the base of the Marcellus shale formation; however, by definition, since the proposed wells will be drilled in excess of twenty feet into the Onondaga limestone, they will be considered deep wells. Therefore, Chesapeake and PetroEdge are requesting the Commission set spacing for the proposed wells to conform to the following: 1000’ between wells and 50’ from a lease line or unit boundary Notice of the pre-hearing conference was given as required by law by Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC and PetroEdge Resources, LLC to all interested parties. DATE: August 9, 2007 TIME: immediately following the 11:15 am pre-hearing PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection 601 57 th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304 OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Barry K. Lay, Commissioner Dated this 12 th day of July, 2007, at Charleston, West Virginia. 8-7 NOTICE OF HEARING before the oil and gas conservation commission of the state of West Virginia in The matter of the request by Chesapeake Appalachia, llc and Petroedge Resources, llc for an order from the commission establishing special field rules in Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Jackson, Kanawha, Nicholas and Roane counties, West Virginia covering Peniel, Spencer, Arnoldsburg, Kentuck, Walton, Looneyville, Tariff, Chloe Rosedale, Gassaway, Sutton, Romance, Kettle, Clio, Newton, Ivydale, Strange Creek, Herold, Little Birch, Big Chimney, Blue Creek, Clendedin, Elkhurst, Clay, Charleston West, Charleston East, Quick, Mammoth, Bentree, Belle, Cedar Grove, Montgomery and Gauley Bridge quadrangles. DOCKET NO. 182cause no. 171 notice of hearing Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC (Chesapeake) and PetroEdge Resources, LLC has requested a hearing before the Commission for the establishment of special field rules covering Braxton, Clahoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Jackson, Kanawha, Nicholas and Roane Counties. Chesapeake and PetroEdge wishes to drill several Marcellus shale wells in the designated area. Although the Marcellus is a “shallow” formation, the request is to be allowed to drill 75 feet into the Onondaga lime- stone to enable the logging and completion of the entire Marcellus shale section. Neither operator will perforate or complete any formation below the base of the Marcellus shale formation; however, by definition, since the proposed wells will be drilled in excess of twenty feet into the Onondaga limestone, they will be considered deep wells. Therefore, Chesapeake and PetroEdge are requesting the Commission set spacing for the proposed wells to conform to the following: 1000’ between wells and 50’ from a lease line or unit boundary Notice of the pre-hearing conference was given as required by law by Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC and PetroEdge Resources, LLC to all interested parties. DATE: August 9, 2007 TIME: immediately following the 1:00 pm pre-hearing PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection 601 57 th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304 OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Barry K. Lay, Commissioner Dated this 12 th day of July, 2007, at Charleston, West Virginia. 8-7 LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER PARKWAY AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENT ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 Balance in Checking Account $5,449.74 Balance in Investment Account 53,451.85 Total Assets $58,901.59 Beginning Balance Checking Account January 1, 2007 $10,897.61 Interest Income 110.78 December Interest Income 37.52 Deposit from WVDOT 11,632.89 11,780.99 Advertising 4,200.00 Professional Fees 12,906.42 Postage/Mailing 39.00 Photocopying 10.25 Misc. Operational Expenses 73.39 (17,229.06) Ending Balance Checking Account June 30, 2007 $5,449.74 Beginning Balance Investment Account January 1, 2007 $52,773.19 Interest Income 678.66 Ending Balance June 30, 2007 $53,451.85 Respectfully Submitted: July 16, 2007 Reta Kight, Chairman 7-31 Class of 1957 celebrates 50th reunion We would like to thank each and every one that attended our 50th Reunion and made it a success. It was wonderful to meet and fellowship with our classmates again. We enjoyed the visitors we had. We didn’t graduate with them, but we sure did enjoy having them with us and talking about old times. We had a special welcome by Harold (Shorty) Greenlief, who did a wonderful job. He also asked if anyone wanted to say anything about their lives or about our school years. Everyone enjoyed the one’s who spoke. Our memorial service was very touching by Vaughan James. We remember the ones who have passed away. We had 13 classmates and 1 teacher that we have lost over the years. We also remember our classmates who could not be with us due to illness. Noel Jon Pletcher handed out Door Prizes and Gifts to the oldest man and woman, who had been married the longest, the ones who traveled the furthest. At noon, we had lunch and fellowship. Pictures were taken by Vanessa Vaughan and others who had their cameras. After lunch, many enjoyed the Gassaway Days Parade and met many more friends and families. Being that this was our 50th Reunion, we were the hosts of the Alumni Dinner at Flatwoods. Most of our class attended this dinner. Erman Smith was the speaker for our class. He spoke about how things had changed since then. He did a great job. Lowell Rollyson gave the Invocation and Benediction. He also did a wonderful job representing our class. We donated $1,300 dollars to the Alumni for the scholarship fund. We hope it will give someone the opportunity of a college education. We had donations and Shirley Sponaugle and Noel Jon Pletcher sold bricks to help raise the money. Thanks and thanks to our committee for the hard work to make this a success. Joe Ellen and Erman Smith, Shirley McMillion, Karen Moore, Noel Jon Pletcher, Lowell Rollyson, Ruby Wayne, Gassaway Bank for donating things for our gift bags, City National Bank, Walker’s, Stitches-N-Stuff, Senior Citizens for putting our class picture in the window, Gassaway Fire Department for their help and for use of their building. All in all, we thank the Lord for giving us this beautiful day and watching over everyone who came long distances and taking everyone home safely. We hope to see each one again for our 55th Reunion. We hope each and every one had a real good time re- membering the good old days. May God Bless from the Class of ‘57. Class members attending the reunion were as follow: Karen Moore, Martha Jo Friend, Shirley Sponaugle, Maxine Seal, Noel Jon Pletcher, Rose Cutlip, Jackie Davis, Patricia Lamb, Phillip T. 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