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Accused quadruple murderer waives preliminary hearing .... 1AThe Rocket’s Red Glare ......................................................... 1AScattered power outages still remain in county ..................... 1AFormer County Clerk and Commissioner Hinkle dies ........... 1ACommission shuts down Park Visitors Center ....................... 1ATwo arrested on burglary conspiracy charges ........................ 1ARichwood has new Police Chief ............................................ 1ASurviving the Storm of the Century ....................................... 2AEagle eggs and embryos ......................................................... 2ASRMC Board of Trustees meeting ......................................... 3ASummersville City Council meeting report ........................... 3AThorns and Roses ................................................................... 3A

Obituaries:Betty L. Baker ................................................................... 4ADorothy “DJ” Barnett ...................................................... 4AEleanor Glenna Brewster .................................................. 4AErnestine May Farina ........................................................ 4ANina Jean Hagy ................................................................ 4ASpurgeon Douglas “Jinks” Hinkle ................................... 4ABonnie Mae Jones ............................................................ 4AWilliam A. “Bill” Markle ................................................. 4A

Helen J. Pierson ............................................................... 4ADarrell D. Slussar II ......................................................... 4ADanny Trent ..................................................................... 4AGene T. Waggy ................................................................. 4ARenee D. Wiseman ........................................................... 4A

Events ...........................................................................6ASchool Board discusses proposed meal payment .................. 7ACommunity ...................................................................8AHome and Family ......................................................... 9A-10AFrom the Halls of Birch River ............................................... 9AChurch Events ...................................................................... 11AWebster County News ..........................................................12A

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Sports ............................................................................. 1B, 7BClassifi ed Advertising ..................................................... 2B-4BLegal Advertising ............................................................ 5B-7BSummer Reading Challenge ........................................8BBygone Years ......................................................................... 9BBette’s Beds ........................................................................... 9BDear Senior Support .............................................................10BThe Wilderness Messengers .................................................12BBusiness Directory ......................................................11B-12B

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Community, 8A• But then again...• Heather Roberts crowned Nicholas County Fair Queen

Sports, 1B• Waters wins Nicholas County Men’s Open• Summersville Senior League Girls All-Stars win District 8 title• Summersville 11- and 12-Year-Old All-Stars play in tournament

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2-AMy side of the mountain Perry E. Mann editorial

3-AThorns & Roses

4-AObituaries

5-AAd Index

6-AEvents

In this sectionIn this section

photo by Lundy Bailey II

A spectacular fi reworks display lit up the sky over the National Guard Armory and Summersville Arena and Conference Center on Wednesday night, July 4. Thousands of people, many still without power in their homes due to the recent storm, laid their wor-ries aside and packed the parking lots of Summersville to enjoy the fi reworks, food and

live music and to celebrate America’s Independence Day. The fi reworks display was provided by the City of Summersville and the Summersville CVB and the live music

and other entertainment was hosted by Summersville Papa Johns.

The Rocket’s Red Glare

Two Nicholas County men were arrested last week on felony charg-es stemming from a burglary at a residence.

According to the complaint fi led in Nicholas County Magistrate Court, Chris-topher Lee Herrada felo-niously conspired with Dillon Foster on June 21 to burglarize the mobile home residence of Keith Reeder in the Kirkwood Trailer Park on Phillips Run Road north of Sum-mersville.

The complaint stated that Herrada lured Reed-er away from his resi-dence so that Foster could burglar-ize the trailer. Foster confessed to police that he entered the residence of Reeder and took items belong-ing to Reeder.

Both Herrada and Foster were arrested on Tuesday, July 3, by

Two arrested on burglary conspiracy charges

Christopher Lee Herrada

Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff J.D.Ellison. Herrada was charged withconspiracy to commit nighttime bur-glary. He was taken to the Central Regional Jail where he remains with

bond set at $25,000 cash only. Bond was set by aBraxton County Magis-trate during arraignmentat the Regional Jail whilepower was off in NicholasCounty due to the storm.A preliminary hearing for Herrada was held Tuesday, July 10, in Nicholas Coun-ty Magistrate Court.

Foster was arrested andcharged with burglaryand conspiracy to commit

nightime burglary. He was released after posting $2,500 bond on each of the two charges. Bond was set by Se-nior Status Magistrate Bobby Gordon after Foster had walked into NicholasCounty Magistrate Court and con-fessed to the charges.

Maxine CorbettRichwood EditorThe recent power outage did

not deter Richwood’s Common Council from holding the regularly scheduled July 5 meeting. The only Council member absent was Britt Nicholas, a National Guardsman assisting with relief efforts.

The meeting began with a brief statement of storm aftermath relat-ed information from Mayor Robert Johnson. The mayor spoke of the interruption of water service and the condition of the waste water treatment plant still awaiting a gen-erator. He commended his staff of employees for their tireless effort, as well as the volunteer fi remen and volunteers at the Food and Clothing Pantry. The Pantry is a designated emergency shelter in times of disas-ter, and volunteers provided multi-ple services to those in need.

Mayor Johnson announced a spe-cial meeting had been scheduled for July 12 with the sole agenda item to center around incident response concerns. He said, “We need to take a look with fresh eyes as to disaster response.”

The Council went into an execu-tive session to deal with a person-nel item; appointing a police chief. Larry J. Tinney, a previous chief with many years of service to the local Police Department, was ap-pointed to return to his former po-

Richwood has new Police Chief

sition.The third and fi nal reading of an or-

dinance dealing with procedures forspecial and emergency meetings wasapproved.

A motion carried to reappoint RalphBrown to the Ward II Council seat hehas held for several months. Brownfi lled an unexpired term which hadno candidate for offi ce in the recentMunicipal Election. He had agreed tocontinue on Council should he be ap-pointed.

A building permit at 103 River-side Drive was approved for a storagebuilding. This approval came with theprovision that the owner of the prop-erty agree to placing the building onthe rental property.

There were no public comments.The lone concern by Council camefrom Vickie Hinkle who again askedthat the city workers be given a raiseand a bonus for their work during therecent city wide cleanups. The offi cestaff had been granted a raise by In-terim Mayor Lois Schoolcraft but theother city workers were not includedin this pay raise.

In closing, Mayor Johnson saidVISTA worker Ray Moeller wouldattend the July 19 Council meeting togive a report on progress as to derelictstructures. He reminded all of the July12 special meeting that will addressdisaster emergency response.

Council meets the fi rst and thirdThursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Accused quadruple murderer waives preliminary hearing

James Roy Belknap of Leiv-asy has waived his preliminary hearing in Nicholas County Magistrate Court on four mur-der charges.

The action took place on Tuesday, July 10, after Belknap had a couple of weeks ago waived the time period for the preliminary hearing to be held.

A spokesman for Nicholas County Magistrate Court said waiving of the hearing means the charges will now be pre-sented to the Grand Jury in Sep-tember.

Belknap is charged with the May killing in Leivasy of Ste-ven Hendrix, Amber Martin and Hendrix’s six-year-old son, Da-kota and four-year-old daugh-ter, Kaylee, all of Quinwood.

The Nicholas County Commission voted last Tuesday, July 3, to close down the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park Visitors Center.

Park issues dominated the meeting with the Commission also granting emergency funds to the park for the re-moval of fallen trees from the recent storm and hearing a request for addi-tional funding for the park. The Com-mission also heard an update on the pi-lot project to be completed at the park next month in conjunction with the Community Service Initiative of the National Boy Scout Camporee in Fay-ette County and a request for funding additional service projects.

The Commission also heard a con-cern regarding donations to the animal shelter and approved a resolution re-garding the chiller/water heating proj-ect at the Courthouse.

Former Nicholas County Clerk and Nicholas County Commis-sioner Spurgeon “Jinks” Hinkle, 71, of Craigsville died Friday, July 6, at Summersville Re-gional Medical Cen-ter of complications from cancer.

Hinkle was elect-ed to three terms as a Republican to the offi ce of Nicholas County Clerk serv-ing from 1963 to 1981.

Later he was twice elected as a Demo-crat to the Nicholas County Com-mission, fi rst serving from 1993 to 1999 and then again from 2005 to 2011 for a total of 30 years as a Nicholas County elected offi cial.

Current Nicholas County Clerk Audra Deitz served as a Deputy County Clerk under Hinkle for 18 years from 1963 to 1981 and re-

Former County Clerk and Commissioner Hinkle dies

Commission shuts down Park Visitors Center

Spurgeon “Jinks” Hinkle

members hin with great fondness.“’Jinks’ was a special person.”

said Deitz. “He was good to work for and would always help people in any way he could.”

Craigsville busi-nessman Dock Hin-kle of Summersville, part owner of Hard-ware That’s Us, was a longtime friend of Hinkle’s.

“He was an abso-lutely one dynamic thumbs up man with-out a thumb,” said Dock in reference to

“Jinks” being a double amputee as the result of being electrocuted in an accident in the late 1950s.

“He was a genius politician,” said Dock Hinkle noting that “Jinks” had helped put several

Present for the meeting were Com-mission President Birl O’Dell, Com-missioner Yancy Short M.D. and Commissioner John Miller.

Park issuesNicholas County Board of Parks

and Recreation Commission President Pam Cline came before the Commis-sion regarding several matters.

Cline said that 22 trees in the park had blown down in the June 29 storm. She said some need to be moved im-mediately because they are in the way of areas needed by the Nicholas Coun-ty Fair at the park this week. She said a few of the trees had already been re-moved by park personnel but the park had contacted a company that said they

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Despite most county residents having their electricity restored over the past eight days, scattered pow-er outages still remain in Nicholas County.

Nicholas County Offi ce of Emer-gency Services/E-911 and Offi ce of Homeland Security Director Carla Hennessey said on Tuesday that ap-

Scattered power outages still remain in county

proximately 23 percent of Nich-olas County customers are still without electricity as the result of the Derecho storm which struck the state June 29.

“They are continuing to make

2A — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas ChronicleOpinion

Monsignor P. Edward Sadie takes issue with a Charleston Gazette edi-torial titled “Pro-life: Stem cells of-fer hope.” He states that the Catholic Church is not an obstacle to stem-cell research but insists that medical re-search “respect human dignity” and not reduce human embryos to ”sim-ple laboratory material.” He further asserts: “Morally, ethically, even hu-manely-speaking, one cannot justify taking innocent life for any real or al-leged good.”

Innocent life as I write is being tak-en by the morgue load in Iraq, Israel, and Lebanon for a reason that is real and good in the perspective of the re-spective members of the warring par-ties. Killing is war’s occupation and profi t, and innocents must watch out for themselves.

Then this: “The church, as the con-science of society, calls for moral and ethical refl ection on the use of human embryos from stem-cell research. People of faith must not stand by and let newspaper editors, politicians and movie stars formulate a culture in which human life is viewed basically as a commodity that can be created for parts to be bought and sold.”

And this: “The Bald Eagle Protec-tion Act, passed in 1940, protects the national adult bird and also that bird’s eggs. I wager you are willing to pro-tect this embryonic animal while, at the same time, standing ready to offer up our embryonic brothers and sisters on the altar of stem-cell sacrifi ce. I cringe at the moral confusion in the editors of a newspaper with such in-fl uence.”

Why should medical research re-spect human dignity over the digni-ty of any other species? Science uses many species for research: rats, rab-bits, mice, and any other species that it can use to further its experiments on behalf of humans. The Church sel-dom says a word in protest to the use of other species. Why? Because the Church presumes that all other spe-cies are animals and that humans are semi-divine; that is, they have a soul, have free will and if it is used rightly can have a heaven hereafter. Further, it presumes that there is a God who had a Son. Upon these presumptions the Church is founded. But its foun-dation is faith and faith has no under-pinning but hope: It is an implausible hypothesis irrationally held.

There is no evidence that a reason-able person would consider conclu-sively that there is a God, that hu-mans have a soul, that humans have free will and that they are different in kind from all other life. Thus the premises of Monsignor’s arguments against stem-cell research are faith-based and not science-based. And to that extent, to one who looks to sci-ence for truth, his premises are di-vinely revealed, rationally suspect and sentimentally based.

The eagle is a cousin. If one were to compare the genetic content of the DNA of the eagle with humans, he would fi nd that, in fact, the eagle is a close relative. The eagle in his niche is king and adapted wonderfully to his environment. Like man he grows from a baby to an adult. Also like man he mates, has a family, provides for the family, protects the family and

Eagle eggs and embryospreys upon other species for food. He has a brain, keen eyes, a heart and all the other organs man has. And since there are just a few hundred eagles remaining on earth and since there are 6 billion humans here, and mil-lions more every day, the value of an eagle or an eagle egg is precious rel-ative to the embryo of a human, of which there are millions in hand and multi-billions in potential.

But the Church believes that the embryo of a human has a soul and the egg of an eagle does not. How does the Church know this? It has no way of knowing. There is no evidence that man has a soul and an eagle does not. Man in his arrogance and andro-centric illusion presumes that he has a soul and the eagle does not and that therefore human embryos are more precious than eagle eggs.

The Church, says Monsignor, is the conscience of society. It is not my conscience and I am a part of soci-ety. It is not because its morality is human oriented and centered. The Church takes for truth that God did all that Genesis alleges He did: That he created all things material and or-ganic, made man in his image and ordained that he should rule over all and use all to his welfare and com-fort, including all other life. But the truth probably is that Creation is a fa-ble, upon which mythical foundation the Church derives many of its be-liefs. The Church talks but does not walk Christ’s truth.

Evolutionary truth is that all life

began billions of years ago and evolved into innumerable species, one of which is man and another of which is the eagle. Man has prolifer-ated. He has elbowed all other spe-cies to the margins and has caused by his numbers the reduction of the numbers of countless other species, including the eagle. Further, the truth is that man may, and perhaps will, ex-pand his numbers to twice what they are but the result will be woe for man and extinction for all other species except for the turkey vultures.

Monsignor’s premises in his ar-guments against the use of embryos for medical purposes are weak, if not lifeless. Further, he does not argue fairly. There is no evidence that edi-tors, politicians and movie stars are sociopaths and have in mind, when they support embryonic stem-cell research, formulating “a culture in which human life is viewed basically as a commodity that can be created for parts to be bought and sold.” To argue that their consciences are less acute than Monsignor’s is to argue ad hominem and to argue arrogantly.

The really low blow by Monsignor is this: “I wager you are (the “you” I take to be me) willing to protect this embryonic animal while, at the same time, standing ready to offer up our embryonic brothers and sisters on the altar of stem-cell sacrifi ce.” It would be interesting to see what conversa-tions and relations Monsignor would have with his stem-cell brothers and sisters, who are no larger than—think of this—the period at the end of this sentence. Monsignor has aped the politicians. He has demagogically converted a few cells to “brothers and sisters,” for shame. Yes, I would sacrifi ce stem-cells for the benefi t of my brothers and sisters, with whom I spend an evening, during which they sit in chairs and talk and laugh and cry and drink a toast with me.

Surviving the Storm of the Century

Hooray for all of us here in Nicholas County. We have all managed to survive our own personal storm of the century. This was a bit harder to take than the ice storm we suffered a few winters ago when we lost power for a few days. This time around it was a much longer trial of wits and patience.

There is little doubt we managed to survive simply through perseverance and people helping people. What would have happened without our loyal volunteer fi remen and the National Guardsmen? They stood at the ready with ice, water, and food. And what about the power company that got the Route 19 business strip up and running, the most important building in that com-plex the Summersville Regional Medical Center? I am sure there are some life saving tales to be told by the employees there.

And let’s hear it for the restaurants and hotels along that strip of highway that had an exclusive on electricity. They serviced not only the road weary travelers but local, powerless citizens as well. Shoney’s employees will nev-er know how satisfying that fi rst cup of coffee in more than 48 hours was to little old addicted me. And a hot breakfast! What a luxury. Scrambled eggs never tasted that good!

And let’s hear it for the gasoline outlets that serviced vehicles to get to the fi rehouses where ice and food was available, and also needed for generators for those smart enough to have one. The new business in town, Sheetz, re-mained open with gas. Longtime businessman, Day Gohill, managed to keep three stores on line; U-Save at Craigsville, IGA in Nettie, and the U-Save Travel Plaza at Mount Nebo. Ice and gas were available to those communi-ties and to the outlying areas as well, cutting miles of travel for Richwood-ers, an especially good thing for those searching for gasoline.

But it was the random acts of kindness that sprang to life as neighbor helped neighbor. I appreciated every phone call from friends checking to see if I was “all right”. I was, due to my personal servant, my son, who kept close tabs on my needs. For those without transportation, this storm’s after-math could have spelled disaster. And there are many without vehicles living in Richwood.

It was hard to have no electricity. It was even harder when Richwood’s water service was interrupted. I must admit, when I turned on the faucet and water again fl owed, my fi rst thought was for a shower. Albeit, aware of the problems with the system, it was a short time under that cooling fl ow!

I fear these outages may become more frequent if global warming pro-gresses as predicted. Therefore, there is one thing I know. Clearly the City of Richwood must fi nd a way to ob-tain generators for both the water and waste water systems. If that means we must purchase generators, so be it.

We customers will simply have to realize this must be done and any in-crease in rates to accomplish these purchases will have to be met. No one, in-cluding me, wants to pay more each month to meet payments on generators. But the simple fact is, for our future, there is no other way to go.

I am sure Mayor Johnson will explore every avenue as to grants and pos-sible outright gifts from governmental agencies. But this is something that must be addressed and soon. We don’t know what Mother Nature has in store for winter. It will be better to pay a few more dollars each month on our utili-ties than to have to deal with outages in the dead of winter that could last for days on end.

This latest emergency will soon be forgotten. People won’t remember the frequent trips to the fi rehouse for necessary supplies. We will get compla-cent and balk at the mere mention of what it will take to purchase generators. Let’s not put this agenda item on the back burner in hopes of a smooth run-ning world. Let’s deal with the situation while this emergency experience is still fresh in our minds!

The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, July 12, 2012 — 3A

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NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF NICHOLAS COUNTY HOMESTEAD ELIGIBILITY

1. Must be 65 on or before June 30, 2013 to receive exemption the following year.

2. You must live on property more than six months each year.

3. You may have only one in the state of West Virginia. Qualifying for a similar Homestead Exemption in another state will remove your West Virginia exemption.

4. You must live in state two calendar years prior to receiving Homestead Exemption.

5. Those living in West Virginia and moving away are eligible by reestablishing West Virginia residency within five years.

6. You are not required to file each year unless you change residence or lose your disabled status.

7. First time claims for Homestead Exemption must be filed between July 1 and on or before December 1.

DISABILITY ELIGIBILITY 1. Must show proof of eligibility by doctor certification, proof of receiving Social

Security Benefits for disability. Written certification by Veterans Administration. Any lawful recognized Workman’s Compensation document, any lawful certification of Black Lung, and other lawful documentation certifying that a person is totally and permanently disabled. In all cases the claimant must be totally and permanently disabled.

2. Claimant must have been granted total disability(not applying for) to be eligible.

3. First time claims for disability exemption must be filed between July 1 and on or before December 1.

Qualified applicants will receive a $20,000 reduction in assessed value. All Homestead Exemption/Disability must apply no later than December 1.

No application will be accepted after December 1.

NOTICE TO FARMERS The following are guidelines for land qualifying as farmland: 1. The tract consists of at least five acres or is part of more than one tract which totals

at least five acres and last year produced for sale, use, or consumption at least $1,000 worth of agricultural products.

2. The tract (or tracts) consists of under five acres and last year produced for sale and sold at least $500.00 worth of agricultural products. Applications may be obtained at the Nicholas County Assessor’s Office. This Form must be filed at the Assessor’s Office between July 1 and September 1, 2012. This application must be filed each year. The 2012 applications are based on the use of the land during the calendar year 2011.

No applications will be accepted after September 1, 2012.

3. Also you need to be informed of a 2005 Legislative Law change that may effect you. Beginning July 1, 2005 the Assessors Office will be required by law to collect a $1.00 per head fee for all breeding age sheep and goats to expand the coyote control program statewide through the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

This law is listed under House Bill 3023 and was passed into law on April 9, 2005. If you have any questions please call us at 872-7800, 872-7839, or 872-7857.

ERNIE DENNISON ASSESSOR NICHOLAS COUNTY

NOTICE

The Nicholas County Civil Service Board will give an entry level test and will also be giving a

promotional test for Deputy Sheriff on July 14, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The test will be given at the

Day Reporting Center on Broad Street, Summersville, WV. You can pick up an

application to take the test in the Sheriff’s Office or the Nicholas County Clerk’s Office.

Audra Deitz, Secretary Nicholas County Civil Service Board

tive American Red Cross staff, for their generous contribution so that meals, water and other necessities could be provided to the citizens of Nicholas and Fayette counties dur-ing the recent power outages.

Rose to Kimary McNeil and the 4-H staff for safely getting campers out of the camp before the big storm hit on June 29.

Rose to Summersville Mayor Robert Shafer and all city employees whose tire-less efforts helped bring re-lief after the recent storm.

Rose to Metalcraft secu-rity guard Derek Rexrode for bravely saving a home from total fi re destruction by fi rst calling 911 and then practical-

ly putting out the fi re single-handedly with the help of two fi re extinguish-ers.

Rose to Mt. Nebo U-Save employees for all they did to help the public get through the recent power outage crisis.

Rose to Gene Bishop’s Ga-rage for their honesty.

Rose to Steve and Joy Fer-guson, from a very apprecia-

The fi rst order of business for the regularly scheduled business meet-ing of Summersville City Council held on Mon., July 9 was the approv-al without reading of the notes from the meeting held June 25. That being accomplished, Council moved on to the Coal Severance Fund Budget Re-vision #1, which Mayor Robert Sha-fer advised was increased by $1,555 from the $30,000 originally antici-pated, bringing the total to $31,555 and with the additional anticipated tax revenue, the grand total comes to $46,555. This budget revision was unanimously approved by Council.

As for the Recorder’s report, Re-corder Fred Reed noted that the last several days had been fun, sarcasti-cally referring to the recent storm and headaches it left in its wake, and he thanked fellow Councilman and Se-nior Center President Joe Rapp for all the assistance shown by the Center.

Mayor Shafer, as part of his May-or’s report, said that at the start of the storm all of the City’s Departments, (Street, Utility and Police) respond-ed in a timely manner, and the Senior Center, which is the City’s prima-ry shelter, was immediately opened. The water and sewer systems, he said, were checked on an hourly ba-sis, and that at no time were any of the utilities compromised, eliminat-ing the need for the citizens of Sum-mersville to be concerned with any ‘boil water advisories’. Damage was incurred to the Glade Creek water tank in an amount estimated to be roughly $5,000.

The Street Department responded well to the need to clear the streets of debris and erect roadblocks where needed, while the Police Department handled emergency calls and provid-ed extra patrols to ensure the integ-rity of pharmacies, banks and other businesses that would be tempting targets when lack of electric power generally translates to a lack in the effectiveness of security systems and alarms. Thankfully, said the Mayor, there were no incidents or break-ins.

Mayor Shafer praised the Senior Center for their handling of the emer-gency, saying that the Center played a critical role, especially during the fi rst couple of days, by not only sup-plying local citizens with food and drink, but were also feeding all of the

The Summersville Regional Med-ical Center Board of Trustees met in regular session on June 28, with the fi rst order of business being a re-port from executive management and Director of Support Services, Dave Henderson, who advised that the golf tournament and gala were both successful fund raising events. He said that the gala for 2013 was planned for Mar. 9. The golf event will be scheduled at a later date, but will likely be on a Monday or Tues-day due to changes at the Glade Re-sort. Mr. Henderson informed the Board that an ad had been placed in the Nicholas Chronicle and local car dealers had been informed of the hospital’s desire to receive sealed bids on a replacement vehicle for the facility’s Equinox, which had been damaged in an accident last month. CEO Debbie Hill reported on behalf of Jennifer McCue, noting that some progress had been made in recruiting new RN staff to fi ll acute care vacancies. Dan Shelford, Chief Compliance Offi cer/ Risk Manager, reported on progress with previous and upcoming surveys.

CEO Hill and Ann Greynolds, In-fection Control/ Outpatient Nursing Coordinator, discussed the facility’s policy for infl uenza vaccines. The hospital saw drastic improvement in the vaccination rate in 2012, but needs to further improve the com-pliance in coming years. After dis-cussing policies in place at other hospitals, the SRMC administration recommended a policy that provides strong encouragement for all staff to take the fl u vaccination unless their physician provides a statement showing a contraindication. ALL employees who do not, or cannot take the vaccine will be required to wear a mask from the time the vac-cine is available until the end of fl u season. Failure to wear the mask by staff opting to not take the vaccine will result in counseling, and pos-sible termination. The goal of the vaccination campaign is to protect the patients, the other staff and their families from the fl u. The Board unanimously approved the policy change.

Chairman Robert Shafer reported on the Community Health Needs Forum held June 27 at the Summers-ville Arena and Conference center. The Forum was well attended by a diverse group of business leaders, SRMC Board, and City and County leaders. A large number of Commu-nity Health Needs surveys were dis-tributed. CEO Debbie Hill reported that the survey will be available on the hospital’s website by access-ing the following: HYPERLINK “http://summersvilleregional.org” http://summersvilleregional.org. A large response will provide data to improve planning for hospital ser-vices, physician recruitment and community education throughout the hospital’s service area. Surveys should be turned in to administra-tion by July 30. The results are to be shared with the Board in August, and a second community forum held in September or October to share the three-year plan with the public

Brian Kelbaugh, CFO, reported a positive fi nancial report for May 2012. Accounts Payable reduced by $500,000 for the month and Accounts Receivable reduced by $50,000. Income from operations for the month was $329,132. After consideration from non-operating revenue and depreciation expense, the excess revenue over expenses was $168,526, bringing the year-to-date profi t to $60,582. Salaries were below budget by $200,000 as were overall operating expenses. Net pa-tient revenue was below budget by $300,000. Day’s cash-on-hand im-proved above the current goal. Net days in Accounts Receivable re-mained above the goal, although a slight reduction was noted. Days in Accounts Payable reduced by 14. Staffi ng costs as a percentage of revenue was at current goal, but is expected to rise during the summer months due to low seasonal utiliza-tion and employee vacation time. This is still being monitored closely. Mr. Kelbaugh requested approval of a Board Resolution to submit an ap-plication for the Neighborhood In-vestment Program. This program al-lows tax credits to donors as defi ned by the program. The Resolution was approved.

Dr. Bandy Mullins requested ap-proval for reappointment of fi ve teleradiologists and a new privilege request for a current OB/GYN. All were approved. CEO Hill updated the Board on the progress toward obtaining Meaningful Use in the outpatient setting and new chal-lenges realized. Patient education material regarding patient satisfac-tion surveys was shared with the Board, along with the most recent survey results. Ms. Hill discussed the Readmission Reduction pro-gram, including a positive response by the SRMC medical staff to an educational session presented by Dr. Tom Horsman of CAMC. Ms. Hill reported that Peggy Williams, RN, Assistant Director of Nurs-ing is actively following patients in the three diagnosis categories being monitored by the government for readmission penalties. This includes congestive heart failure, pneumo-nia and acute myocardial infarction. A new category for future penalties for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will also be moni-

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electric power crews at least two meals a day. The Mayor was reluc-tant to start naming names of those businesses and private citizens that contributed, for fear of omitting someone, but was very grateful to those who helped out. The Fire Department was also commended for their providing of sanctuary for those in need, as was the Red Cross for preparing 6,000 meals per day for distribution through-out the county. Mayor Shafer said the response was phenomenal from many people and retail stores wanting to help out.

Mayor Shafer was somewhat critical of First Energy, the power company that supplies electricity to the City, saying that they were apparently structured more for big city service than for rural areas, and that they have serious issues with the way they respond to out-of-power customers. The Mayor said future meetings are planned with the company and various government entities, such as area mayors and members of the Coun-ty Commission. These problems, the mayor said, is something that First Energy acknowledges and are working to correct for the future.

Mayor Shafer next addressed the subject of cleanup in the City of Summersville, stating that the City will not be going onto peo-ple’s property to cut trees due to the tremendous volume. The City will, however, pick up debris at the edge of someone’s property, if the property owner can drag it at least that far. Mayor Shafer advised that although the State is under a no-burn period, the City is allowed to burn because it has provided a fi re truck at the burn site at the back of the Ferguson Building. Citizens are forbidden to bring burnable re-fuse to the site, all limbs, trees, etc. MUST be transported by the City.

In closing, Mayor Shafer thanked everyone who helped dur-ing this ongoing emergency, say-ing that joining together is how we get through these kinds of things.

Councilwoman Lisa Baker of-fered condolences on behalf of the City for the recent death of longtime public servant Spurgeon ‘Jinks’ Hinkle.

tored. The hospital plans to seek grant opportunities to send scales and blood pressure monitoring devices home with patients who are admitted with the above diagnosis to assist them in monitoring their health and recogniz-ing problems early before the condi-tion requires hospital admission. This process requires close following by the patient’s attending physician. The hospital will begin to track the data by the patient’s personal physician and to reach out to those physicians who do not admit to the hospital but whose patients experience high readmission rates, to determine what can be jointly done to reduce readmissions.

Ms. Hill reported that the facil-ity was awarded a $1000 gift by the American Medical Facilities Manage-ment Foundation, which is a West Vir-ginia based long-term care chain that awards gifts to agencies in their com-munity each year. AMFM owns two facilities in Fayetteville. The money will be used toward the fundraising on the extended care unit to purchase new resident room window blinds. Ms. Hill informed the Board that the West Vir-ginia Health Care Authority had ap-

proved the request for a crisis grant to fund the replacement and expansion of the hospital’s security camera door system. The new equipment will be or-dered in July and installation will be started immediately.

Nora Ramsey reviewed Board ed-ucational material on readmissions,

Summersville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees meetingemployee morale and the relationship to the patient experience, emergency department payment options and the coming changes in healthcare in the next decade.

The Board held a short executive session, resulting in the approval of an addendum to a provider contract.

4A — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas ChronicleObituaries

In Memory July 15, 1986 - January 31, 2006

Bri, You are in our thoughts every day. We wish you were here. We would celebrate your birthday together.

Always in our hearts and forever loved.

Dad, Mom, Sarah and Stacy

In Memory of Ryan Young October 1, 1992 -

July 10, 2009

Time is too slow for those who wait,

too swift for those who fear, too long

for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice; but for those who

love, time is eternity.

Life is so different without you. We

love and miss you so much.

Mom & Sis

Card of Thanks

The family of Jean Ann Ramsey

Cogar would like to express our sincere

gratitude for the kindness and support

shown to us during our tragic loss. We

want to thank everyone for the visits, prayers, cards, phone

calls, food and flowers. Everything was greatly

appreciated.

Special thanks to White Funeral Home,

Pastor Arnold Nicholas and the

Bethel United Methodist Church.

Porter, Steve, Doug and Linda Cogar, Joyce and Dave Welch, Rick,

Renee, Tasha and Clarissa Hanks

Betty L. BakerBetty Baker, 82, of Men-

tor, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at Governor’s Pointe in Mentor. Born October 8, 1929 in Zela, she has lived in Mentor for the past 57 years.

She was a member of Cen-tral Assembly of God in Men-tor and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and read.

Mrs. Baker was employed as a sales associate at the May Company Store at Great Lakes Mall before her retirement.

She is survived by her chil-dren, Ron (Roe) Baker of Mentor, Carolyn (Joseph) Skof of Wil-loughby and Jeff (Wendy) Baker of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Matt, Melissa, Ashley, Katelyn, Austin and Joselynn; great-grand-daughter, Madison; and sisters, Norma (Strawn) Brown of Zela, and Joyce (Dick) Musser of Ashtabula. She also leaves many nieces, neph-ews, cousins and their families.

Her husband, Ronald Glen Baker passed away March 27, 2003. Her parents, Ernest and Cora (Painter) Harmon are also deceased.

Services were held Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, Willoughby, Ohio. The Rev. Charles S. Pahlman of Central Assembly of God offi ci-ated at the service. Final resting place is in Mentor Cemetery.

Dorothy “DJ” Barnett

Dorothy “DJ” Barnett, 15, of Green Valley (Quinwood), passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

Born Sept. 29, 1997, she was the daughter of Randy Lee and Amy Lynn Riffl e Barnett of Quinwood.

DJ was an honor roll student at Richwood High School and was a member of Trinity New Covenant Church of Rainelle.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Doro-thy Riffl e, formerly of Cowen; and an aunt, Joyce Miller.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Scott Franklin Barnett of Quinwood; grandparents, Helen and Homer Barnett of Quinwood; an aunt, Connie Barnett of Quinwood; three uncles, Danny Barnett of Charmco, Roger Barnett of Quinwood and Homer Barnett Jr. of Quinwood; two cousins, Katie Barnett of Charmco and Catrena Miller.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Fairview Cemetery in Nettie with Pastor Ronald McClung offi ciating.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle.

Eleanor Glenna Brewster

Eleanor Glenna Brewster, 90, of Cowen, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

She was born Feb. 24, 1922, at Birch River, a daughter of the late

Arch and Rhoda Davis Hoover.Eleanor was a homemaker,

raising her children and work-ing on the family farm. She was a protestant by faith.

Surviving are her children, Jim Brewer of Cowen and Charlene (Joe) Bragg of Cowen; brother, Gaylord Hoover of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren; and fi ve great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Brewster; children, George Brewster, Sarah Brewster and Judy Brewster; brothers, Ireland Hoover, John Hoover, Virgil Hoover, Orville Hoover, Clayton Hoover, Shirley Hoover, Patrick Hoover, and Roland Hoover; and sister, Beulah Hall.

Service was held Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen, with Rev. Larry Lovely offi ciating. Burial followed at the Hoover Cemetery, Birch River.

Funeral services were entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.

Ernestine May Farina

Ernestine May “Chris” Farina, 67, of Mt. Lookout, formerly of Waterbury, Conn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in the Summers-ville Regional Medical Center. Born July 6, 1944, at Waterbury, Conn., she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Hilda Corey Clark. She was preceded in death by an infant child, August Clark.

She was a member of the St. Johns Catholic Church in Sum-mersville and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, August V. Farina; children, Lisa Pineault of Waterbury, Audra Farina of Winsted, Conn., Chris-tine Lavassuar of Winsted, Amy Farina of Winsted, and Au-gust Farina, III of Torrington, Conn.; and six grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes the body was cremated. Memorial services were held in Connecticut.

White Funeral Home at Summersville is in charge of the arrangements.

Nina Jean Hagy Nina Jean Hagy, 77, of Rich-

wood, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Nicholas County Nursing and Rehab Center, Richwood.

She was born on March 31, 1935, in Gilmer County, to the late Fer-rell and Hazel James Kennedy.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She was a member of New Pros-pect Baptist Church, Richwood.

She was a dietary Man-ager at NCN&RC and an aide at Cherry River Elementary

Her grandson, Joel was her pride and joy. She loved to read and enjoyed working with children

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Hagy; brother, Kenneth Kennedy; and two sis-ters, Nora White and Colleen.

She is survived by two sons, James Robert Hagy of Summers-ville, Michael and Nancy Hagy of Richwood; grandson, Joel Hagy of Princeton; and a brother, Larry Kennedy of Millstone, W.Va.

Services were Monday, July 9, 2012, at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, with the Rev. Brent Franco and Pas-tor Dewayne Walker offi ciating.

Interment followed in the West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin.

All arrangements were made by Simons-Coleman Fu-neral Home, Richwood.

Spurgeon Douglas “Jinks” Hinkle

Spurgeon Douglas “Jinks” Hinkle, 71, of Craigsville, of the Christian faith went home to be with the Lord on Friday July 6, 2012, in Summersville Regional Medical Center, Summersville.

He was born on March 31, 1941, to the late Spurgeon and Thelma Irene Gibson Hinkle in Richwood.

He was born with determina-tion and a strong willpower.

He was a member of Little Laurel Baptist Church, Rich-wood. He loved the children at the church and they loved him.

He was owner of several busi-nesses through the years, and he served nearly 30 years as County Clerk and County Com-missioner for Nicholas County.

In 1960 he was electrocuted and survived and lived the remainder of his life as a double amputee of his arms. He was admired for not considering himself disabled but providing for his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Spurgeon Hinkle.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Loretta June Hinkle; son, Douglas Hinkle of Craigs-ville; two granddaughters, Amy Jolene Hinkle and Amanda Jane Hinkle; and mother, Irene Hinkle.

The funeral service was Tues-day, July 10, 2012, at Little Laurel Baptist Church, Richwood, with Pastor Jack Cole offi ciating.

Interment followed at West Vir-ginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin.

In lieu of fl owers family re-quests donations be made to Little Laurel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 363, Richwood, WV 26261.

All arrangements were made by Simons-Coleman Fu-neral Home, Richwood.

Bonnie Mae Jones Bonnie Mae Jones, 67, of Sum-

mersville, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Orbie C. and Laura Mae Brown Holley and was born at Rainelle Jan. 19, 1945.

She was a former licensed activity therapist in Alliance, Ohio, where she attended the New Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Fred A. Jones; daughter, Stephanie Gail Knepp and husband, Jef-frey Scott, of Pataskala, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Jessica, Susann, Joshua and Allen.

Funeral services were con-ducted at the Cassaday-Turkle Christian Funeral Service in Al-liance, Ohio, and burial followed in the Alliance City Cemetery.

The Waters Funeral Cha-pel in Summersville was in charge of local arrangements.

William A. “Bill” Markle

William A. “Bill” Markle, 78, of Dixie, passed away Fri-day, July 6, 2012, surrounded by family, after a long illness.

Bill was born Aug. 30, 1933, in Maysel, to Norvel D. Markle and Maysel Mullins Markle. He was a 1952 graduate of Clay County High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, while sta-tioned in Germany. Bill was retired from Exxon Mobil after 33 years of service as a truck driver. He was an avid West Virginia Moun-taineer and Dallas Cowboy fan.

Bill also enjoyed camp-ing, boating and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rob-ert “Wink” and Boyd; and his sister, Dortha Roop.

Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Loreine; daughter, Judith (Larry) Coffman of Weston; grand-daughter, Lora (Brad) Snodgrass of Parkersburg; his pride and joy, great-granddaughter, Delaney Eliza-beth Snodgrass; sisters, Charlotte (George) Johnson of Gauley Bridge and Barbara Truman of Surgoins-ville, Tenn. and his brother, Broadus (Ella Mae) Markle of Maysel.

A graveside service was held Monday, July 9, at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with Minister Roger Tinnel offi ciating.

On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serv-ing the Markle family.

Helen J. Pierson Helen J. Pierson, 79, of Drennen,

died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in the Summersville Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ted and Ethel Gray Rad-er and was born Dec. 8, 1932.

She was a homemaker and attended the Salem Bap-tist Church.

She was also pre-ceded in death by her husband, Warren Paige Pierson; brother; Bill; and sis-ters, Ruth and Shirley.

Surviving: three sons and wives, Paige and Becky of Hickory, N.C., Rex and Beverly of Clay, and Denny and Marie of Sum-mersville; brother, James Rader of Craigsville; sister, Betty Hawkins of Lewisburg; four grandchildren, Rex Jr., whom she raised and loved like her own, and Angie, Tonya and Deric; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Waters Funeral Chapel at Summers-ville with Pastor Arnold Nicholas offi ciating. Burial followed in the WV Memorial Gardens at Calvin.

E-Condolences: watersfu-neralchapel@frontier.com

Darrell D. Slussar II

Darrell D. Slussar II, 21, of Richwood, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 2, 2012, in West Virginia Univer-sity Hospital, Morgantown.

He was born on Aug. 14, 1990, at Beckley, to Darrell D. Slussar and Marilyn Alderman Spencer.

He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend

He played the guitar and he was a songwriter and composer. He played basketball, football, and soccer, and he enjoyed drawing.

When he loved it was incred-ible not with words but actions.

He found his happiness with his companion, Ali-sha, and child, Zayden.

Survivors include his beloved companion, Alisha Noel of Rich-wood; son, Zayden Reed Slussar at home; parents, Marilyn and Jamie Spencer of Richwood, Darrell Slussar of Cowen; brother, Simeon Spencer of Richwood; step-brother, Brian Goins of Lewisburg; grand-parents, Charlene Nicola of Rich-wood, Danny Alderman of Dunbar, and Ray Johnson of Cowen.

The service was Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, with

Junior Mayle offi ciating.Interment was in Mountain

View Memorial Park, Richwood.Simons-Coleman Funeral Home,

Inc., 12 Railroad Ave., Richwood, was in charge of all arrangements.

Danny Trent Danny Trent, 60, of Brownsville,

died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at home. He was born July 9, 1951, in

Gauley Bridge, to the late Beuford and Nona Mink Trent. In addi-tion to his parents he was also preceded in death by his broth-ers, Herman and David Trent.

He was a coal miner for Maple Coal Company and a Marine Corps Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Misty Dawn Maynard Trent of Browns-ville; sons, Stephen Christopher Trent of Oak Hill; Michael Brian Trent of Fayetteville; step-son, Josh Sorrell of Fayetteville; step-daugh-ters, Amy Sorrell of Summersville and Anita Wendall of Fayetteville; brothers Calvin Trent of Gauley Bridge; Lloyd Trent of Ansted and Beuford Trent of Virginia; sister, Margie Gray of Pinch; 10 grandchil-dren and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with the Rev. Charles Blankenship and the Rev. Mike Lanham offi ciating. Burial fol-lowed in the Simms United Meth-odist Church Cemetery, Swiss.

Friends called two hours prior to the service.

Online condolence may be sent to the family at www.carl-wilsonfuneralhome.com . Pen-nington Funeral Home is honored to serve the Trent Family.

Gene T. Waggy Gene T. Waggy, 78, of Kanawha

City, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, at CAMC General Hospital after a sudden illness.

Gene was born May 19, 1934, in Richwood, son of the late Wil-liam and Jennie M. Waggy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth “Gerry” Waggy; and brother, Robert Waggy.

He was a graduate of Charleston High School, class of 1952, gradu-ated in 1957 Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Chemistry from Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston), and earned an M.S. in Environmental Science from Marshall University. He served his country in the West Virginia Air National Guard weather service. Gene retired in 1994 after 39 years from Union Carbide as an Environmental Scientist. He was a member and elder of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church.

He was published in scien-tifi c journals and books. He was a member of the science fraternity at University of Charleston and former president of Morris Har-vey Alumni Association. He was a former offi cer of the retired “old Timers Club” for Carbiders. He was a member of the Kanawha City Neighborhood Association. He has a fund established at the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. He was a supporter of the Clay Center.

Our beloved husband and father, we will miss his hearty good morning greetings, his eagerness to create or help with any project needing done, his easy going nature and oh so careful planning for the future, even without him in it. He was born during the Depression era and like so many of his genera-tion, he believed in saving fi nan-cially for a rainy day, protecting the environment, and helping his fellow man. In his later years, we were able to encourage him to enjoy the fruits of his labor by traveling

often with his wife. Gene volun-teered at his church and for several other community service projects. He was always ready to hand out advice, whether you wanted it or not. Of course for our generation, our parents became much smarter in our eyes as we aged. Conse-quently, by the time he passed on, he was truly a genius. He made it very clear to each of us in these last few months that he’d had a wonderful life, been blessed with his family, loved his home and his fl ower garden, from which he took so much joy. We will miss his wise counsel, his quick laugh that lit up his face and soft brown eyes, his gentle hugs and comforting words.

Gene is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; daughter, Sharon Lynn Waggy of Kanawha City; son, Todd T. Waggy (Melissa) of Florence, MT; brothers, Jim R. Waggy of Charleston and Bill Waggy of Vacaville, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Bob and David Waggy of Buckhannon, James C. Waggy, of Kanawha City and Carol A. Waggy of Morgantown, Hank Waggy of San Antonio, Texas, and Mary-Betty Stevenson of Vacaville.

A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church with Elder Katherine McCrary offi ciating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the church fellowship hall. The fam-ily appreciated those attending the visitation who brought nonperish-able food items to help feed the hungry through Common Grounds.

In lieu of fl owers the family requests that donations be made to the Gene T. Waggy and Bonnie K. Waggy Scholarship Fund, c/o (Uni-versity of Charleston) or to Village Chapel Presbyterian Church. Enve-lopes will be provided at the church.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Harding Funerals & Crema-tions 514 50th St. SE Kanawha City is serving the Waggy family.

Renee D. Wiseman A beautiful daughter, sister,

mother and grandmother, Renee D. Wiseman, 48, of Metamora, Mich., became an Angel and received her Golden crown and wings on Friday, June 8, 2012, at Brian House in Davison. She was born Nov. 5, 1963, in Sum-mersville.

She was a loving daugh-ter of the late Charles R. Wiseman of Summersville and Mylia Wiseman and Paul Hrica of Delray Beach, Fla. Also surviving are sisters, Sonya Hale of Ashland, Ky., and Charlene O’Dell of Summersville; brother, Gregory Wiseman of Delray Beach; three daughters, Jessica, Audrey and Dillynn Bryant; and two granddaughters, Mari and Lela all of Lapeer, Mich.; grand-mother, Virginia Wiseman; and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held at the Summersville Bap-tist Church Family Life Center, Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 2 – 4 p.m. The Rev. Jim Crouch will offi ciate the service.

In lieu of fl owers, contributions may be sent to the American Diabe-tes Association in honor of Renee.

Helen J. Pierson

Renee D. Wiseman

Community Service Pilot Project for Park Aug. 6-8

The Nicholas County Communi-ty Service Initiative Pilot Project, in conjunction with the National Boy Scout Reserve Center under con-struction in Fayette County, will be taking place on Aug. 6-8 at Nich-olas County Veterans Memorial Park.

The initiative, to be completed by the West Virginia Citizens Conser-vation Corps, will include complete renovation to the historical barn, a new kitchen and concession area

for the 4-H multi-purpose building and a new walking trail that will connect parking behind the stadium to the Little League fi elds.

Taylor Made will be performing a free concert on the evening of Aug. 8 in a festival-like setting that will

be open to the community to enjoy.There will also be a tour of the proj-ects and recognition of the peoplewho have made this possible. Topnational Boy Scouts of America of-fi cials will be here as well as Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.

The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, July 12, 2012 — 5A

students through college. “He went above the call of duty as a County Commissioner,” said Dock Hinkle.

“’Jinks spent countless hours working with the Central Appala-chian Empowerment Zone to try and get public water for more areas of Nicholas County and other counties.”

Dock added that “he could still op-

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erate a bulldozer like it was nobody’s business.”

Nicholas County Commission President Birl O’Dell also had praise for “Jinks” Hinkle.

“He was a dedicated public ser-vant for many years,” said O’Dell. “I served 12 years with him and a lot was accomplished while he was on the County Commission and we both enjoyed working together.”

Current Nicholas County Board of Education member Bob “Dig-ger” O’Dell of Leivasy was a County Commissioner while “Jinks” Hinkle was County Clerk so the two knew

each other well.O’Dell, who is also retired from

the Department of Highways, point-ed out that the department made a video shown to all employees featur-ing “Jinks” Hinkle operating a bull-dozer. O’Dell said the purpose of the video was to show employees how they can come back to work after suffering injuries just as “Jinks” Hin-kle had done for many years after be-ing electrocuted in the late 1950s and having both of his arms amputated.

For more information, see obitu-ary on page 4A.

could remove all the trees for $5,000.The Commission voted to give the

park up to $2,500 in emergency fund-ing for removal of the trees.

Cline added that some shingles were blown off one of the cabins and the roof was blown off the barn. A new roof is planned for the barn as part of the community service initiative Aug. 6-8.

Cline also asked if the Commission had made a decision regarding the Visitors Center next to the golf course and adjacent to the park. The building also houses the park offi ce, Summers-ville Chamber of Commerce offi ce and a conference room.

The Commission advised Cline that they had consulted with the prosecut-ing attorney and it was determined that even though state grant money was used to build the visitors center building, they could still vote to close it.

The Commission voted to close the Visitors Center at the park because of lack of usage and no one to man it on a regular basis.

The Visitors Center materials and information will be moved to the Summersville Convention and Visi-tors Bureau offi ce at the Summersville Armory and Convention Center. The Visitors Center signage on U.S Route 19 will also be moved closer to the Ar-mory.

Cline also requested from the Com-mission an increase in their budget allocation for the park. “We haven’t had an increase in our budget for quite some time,” said Cline. The Commis-sion allocates $66,000 per year in their budget for the park.

“We need to make some improve-ments to our facilities so we can in-crease our rentals but we don’t have the funds,” said Cline.

The Commission said they would take the request under consideration and look to see if there will be addi-tional carryover funds which will be determined at the end of July.

Animal Shelter donationsDennis Bennett of Craigsville came

before the Commission to express concern about monetary donations he had made to the Nicholas County Ani-mal Shelter. He noted that one check was lost, six checks took three months to cash and 21 took two months to cash with the bank being just .25 miles away. He said he was told by animal shelter personnel that the problem was with processing the checks at the courthouse.

Bennet said he thinks the problem needs to be checked out by the Com-mission.

The Commission advised Bennett that the problem is not with processing checks in the sheriff’s offi ce because there is only a two-day turnaround time from when they receive checks and they are taken to the bank.

The Commission said they would look into the problem of the delay in cashing checks given to the animal

shelter. Request for funding for Commu-

nity Initiative ProjectsLocal CPA Steve Ferguson, Chair-

man of the Fundraising Committee for the Reaching the Summit Com-munity Service Initiative, came before the Commission to request additional funding for the program.

Ferguson explained that thus far they have raised $76,000 with more than $12,000 more pledged which will be more than enough for the pi-lot project for the park to be complet-ed Aug. 6-8 by the Citizens Conserva-tion Corps of West Virginia. The funds will go toward supplies and materials for the pilot project which will include complete renovation to the historical barn, a new kitchen and concession area for the 4-H multi-purpose build-ing and a new walking trail that will connect parking behind the stadium to the Little League fi elds.

The goal of the project is to use it as an example for the Boy Scouts who will be completing community service projects in several counties next sum-mer as part of the Boy Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve in Fayette County.

Ferguson said the park dining hall upgrading project will be held off un-til next year and an outdoor classroom at the park for the Board of Education has also been approved for 2013.

Ferguson said the goal of the com-mittee is to reach $530,000 by July 2013 for all of the projects in the coun-ty. He requested that the Commis-sion contribute between $25,000 and $50,000 for the Community Service Initiative Projects for 2013.

The Commission said they would take the request under consideration and see if there would be funds in the carryover budget which will be deter-mined in July.

Sheriff’s matterSheriff Wetzel Bennett came before

the Commission to advise them con-cerning a grant which his department is eligible to receive.

Bennett said his department was eligible to receive a grant that would enable them to pay a deputy sheriff to be a Prevention Resource Offi cer (PRO) at Richwood Middle School. The grant would require that the de-partment backfi ll the deputy sheriff’s position that would be vacated by the PRO offi cer.

Since the Commission is already paying the salary of the PRO offi cer at Richwood Middle School at a to-tal cost of $25,000 less than it would take to backfi ll the deputy sheriff’s po-sition, the sheriff and the Commission agreed that it would be better for the sheriff’s department to turn down the grant.

Executive sessionThe Commission met in executive

session with County Clerk Audra De-itz, Deputy County Clerk Shannon Bailes and Deputy County Clerk Betty Griffi n to discuss a personnel mater.

No action was taken as a result of the executive session.

Estate matterThe Commission accepted the fi nd-

ings and recommendations of Fiducia-ry Commissioner Harley E. Stollings regarding the estate of the late Jen-nings Vickers.

Adoption of resolutionThe Commission adopted a reso-

lution approving the payment of in-voices by the Region IV Planning and Development Council to Casto Tech-nical Services for their construction work and other services on the chill-er/water heating project for the Court-house. The funds to pay the invoices will come from the energy effi ciency and conservation grant received by the Commission.

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6A — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas ChronicleEvents■ Thursday, July 12, 2012

• Nicholas County AARP Chapter 4211 mem-bers will meet at the One-Room School Museum in the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. for their monthly meeting. Please bring items for the Nicholas County Animal Shelter.

■ Saturday, July 14, 2012• Welcome to the Indian Rocks Communi-

ty park picnic from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Craigs-ville Indian Rock Community Park. Food and drinks will be served. Come one and all. Contact Linda Godbey at 304-742-6449 for information.

• There is a retirement dinner/party scheduled for 4 p.m. at Leivasy People’s Place, Inc. for Cathy Belcher, Postmaster of Leivasy Post Offi ce. Please come and bid her farewell as she starts the next phase of her life. There will be lots of good food, good fel-lowship and good music, and you can add to the fun by singing! Yes, just like all of the past parties, Jack Bowers will be taking your requests, singing your requests or letting you sing your own requests!

No gifts please! Just come, enjoy and tell Cathy goodbye!

■ Sunday, July 15, 2012• The Nicholas County Historical and Genealogi-

cal Society’s Annual Picnic will begin at 2 p.m. at Bob and Ann Campbell’s home on Webster Road.

■ Monday, July 16, 2012• The Nettie-Leivasy Public Service District’s regu-

lar monthly board meeting will be held at the Nettie water offi ce at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. To be put on the agenda, please call 304-846-9589.

■ Tuesday, July 17, 2012• Due to scheduling confl icts, the July meeting of

the Summersville Regional Medical Center Medi-cal Staff Executive Committee has been resched-uled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. in the ICU Conference Room. The purpose of the meet-ing is to consider monthly reports and any oth-er business that may come before the Commit-tee. For further information, please call 872-8402.

■ Thursday, July 19, 2012• Nicholas County Historic Landmark

and Preservation Commission will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Landmark Commission Of-fi ce, 717 Main Street, Suite 204, Summersville.

■ Friday, July 20, 2012• Nicholas County Retired School Employ-

ees will meet at 11:30 a.m. at The Ranch House Restaurant in Craigsville. All members and retired school employees are encouraged to attend this fi rst meeting of the 2012-13 year. A special presenta-tion will be given concerning pre-need services.

■ July 27-28, 2012• Alumni Association Dinner at Clay

High School on Friday, July 27 at 6 p.m.Widen Day – all day Saturday, July 28.

■ Sept. 7-8, 2012• The Nicholas County Potato Festival is

September 7 – 8, 2012. For more informa-tion, please call (304) 872-3722 or visit our web

site www.summersvillepotatofestival.com.

■ ReunionsSaturday, July 14

• Tipton School Reunion – the 21st Annual Tip-ton School Reunion will be held at the Royal Cha-pel UM Church picnic area at Tipton on Sum-mersville Lake Road, Rt. 129, (between Poe and Drennen). We will meet at noon to eat, so bring your covered dishes and drinks. We will spend the af-ternoon reminiscing about the “old days.” Also, bring your pictures and any mementos you would like to share. For information call 304-872-3257.

July 14-15• Brown family sing at Methodist church at Swiss.

Sing will begin at 6:30. On Sunday, July 15, a pic-nic will be held at Carnifex Ferry starting at 1:30.

Saturday, July 21• Mullins-Mullens Annual Family Re-

union: Nicholas Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your family and close friends! Come early and stay late! Contact Tamara (304) 549-7926 with questions. 6/28, 7/19

• Harlow reunion at Bob and Ann Camp-bell’s log cabin on Route 129 at noon. Bring a covered dish and join us.

• White family reunion at 1 p.m. at the home of Jack and Shirley White at Camden on Gauley. Bring covered dish and a gift basket for auction.

Saturday, July 28• RHS Class of 1997 15-Year Reunion Pic-

nic at Woodbine 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Family Friend-ly. Contact: Kathryn Mantz Frazier at (505) 459-4011 or violetkat09@yahoo.com

August 3-4• Attention Richwood High School class

of 1977: A 35-year reunion to be held Aug. 3 & 4. Contact Danny Bess for details at 304-993-3191 dbess@nalco.com 6/7, 6/14

• ATTENTION NCHS CLASS OF 1972: Our 40-Class Reunion will be held August 3-4. Friday, Au-gust 3 - Meet & Greet at City Hall in the former Teen Center. Saturday afternoon, August 4 - tour of Old Main Building and Old Main Museums. Saturday night, August 4 - dinner at the Summersville Arena & Con-ference Center. We need contact info for the follow-ing classmates: Randell Knight, James Centers, Shelby Williams, Johnny Fox, Karen Tully Wright, Vetta Ward Brown, Debra Goode Henry, Susan Legg Burch, Arthur Sebert, Charles McKinney, Sandra Cogar, and Betty Givens Lenik. For more information contact Chuck Comer at 304-619-9771 or ccomer.norco@frontier.com.

Saturday, August 4• A 45th year reunion for the Richwood High

School Class of 1967 will be held at the Richwood Alumni Hall at 6 p.m. Dinner and social will be in-cluded. If you know someone who graduated in this class and did not receive information, please ask them to contact Lillian (Frazer) Kutcher, 304-846-2343, cell phone 304-520-7124, or email billbird2003@yahoo.com for information. Hope to see you there!

• The Bailey Family Reunion will be held from 12:00 noon until ? at the Ruritan Building, (the old Canvas school.) Bring a covered dish.]

Saturday, August 25• The NCHS Class of 1952 is planning a 60th-

year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 25. For more information contact Ginny at 304-872-3067, Cora at 304-872-3543 or Nina at 217-864-3383.

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Backyard Medicine Seminar – Dr. June Turner

July 15 – Scenic Mountain Triathlon

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Wildlife, Recreation, native orchids, scavenger hunt Cranberry Glades Tour 10:00 am Butterfly Tent 11-4 and program

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Storm,Continued from 1-A

progress but there are still some outages in all areas of the county,” said Hennessey.

Hennessey said all seven of the volunteer fi re departments in the

county along with the Jodie Volun-teer Fire Department near the Nich-olas, Fayette and Clay County lines remain open and are handing out ice, bottled water and hot meals.

Hennessey and Nicholas Coun-ty and Webster County Commis-

sioners along with Webster Coun-ty emergency personnel met last Thursday evening, July 5, at the Nicholas County E-911 Center with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to do a dam-age and needs assessment.

Hennesey said at that time, 80

percent of the county was still with-out power. She said when the power initially went out, her fi rst priority was restoring power to Summers-ville Regional Medical Center.

Much progress was made on Thursday evening, Saturday and

Monday in getting power back on to many areas of the county. Crews from a number of states, some from as far away as Nebraska and Okla-homa, were in the county repairing damage to lines, poles and sub-sta-tions.

SVFD Captain Brian Bell, right, hands a bag of ice to a storm victim at the fi re station.

Commissioners John Miller and Birl O’Dell speak with Gov. Tomblin during his visit to the county.

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A plan to encourage all parents to pay ahead of time for their student’s breakfasts and lunch meals was discussed by the Nicholas Coun-ty Board of Education on Monday evening, July 9.

The Board also discussed kinder-garten enrollment for the upcom-ing school year at certain schools, approved the fi rst reading of a new Employee Leave Policy, reviewed storm damage and discussed a pos-sible Saturday school for students with absenteeism problems.

Present for the meeting were Board President Dr. Lloyd Adkins, Vice-President Phil Berry and mem-bers Barbara Taylor, Jason Swager and Bob M. O’Dell.

Food Service ProposalFood Service Director Jack

Daugherty and Superintendent of Schools Beverly Kingery advised the Board that while improvements have been made in collecting over-due lunch and breakfast money from students, they would like to do away with charging parents after-ward for their children’s meals.

Daugherty said they would like to encourage all parents to pay as they go for lunch and breakfast costs for their children or pay ahead of time with payments such as $10. $20 or $30 being made in advance. Stu-dents would still be able to pay the daily rate each day they eat school meals. This would help discourage the current procedure of billing par-

ents after their child eats so many meals.

Kingery said that by encourag-ing parents to pay ahead of time, it would help alleviate the problem of parents forgetting to pay for their children’s meals.

Kingery said those parents who still owe for their child’s meals will still receive a phone call from the school followed by a letter if they are three or four meals overdue.

A question was asked about par-ents who couldn’t afford to pay very much ahead of time. It was the gen-eral feeling that most families who fall into that category already qual-ify to receive free or reduced priced meals.

The Board decided to put the item on the agenda of the next meeting as an action item.

Kindergarten enrollmentKingery advised the Board that

kindergarten enrollment for the up-coming school year at some of the schools, most notably Mount Nebo and Mount Lookout Elementa-ry Schools is over the limit for the number of teachers available.

She said a possible solution would be to have all the children who live close to U.S. Route 19 be bussed to one of the two schools so that only one additional kindergar-ten teacher would need to be hired instead of two.

Board organizational structureThe Board offi cially decided to

keep the same offi cers for the up-coming school year including Board President Dr. Lloyd Adkins, Vice-President Phil Berry and Secretary (per state law) Beverly Kingery, Su-

perintendent, or designee.Committee assignments are

RESA IV — Barbara Taylor; West Virginia School Boards Association — Bob O’Dell; Sheltered Work-shop — Phil Berry and Jason Swa-ger; WVU 4-H Extension — Ja-son Swager; and Nicholas County Board of Parks and Recreation — Jason Swager.

Employee Leave PolicyThe Board passed the fi rst read-

ing of a revised Employee Leave Policy. One of the major changes is that a physician’s note for an em-ployee regarding illness can no lon-ger just say “the patient was seen” but must include language saying that they were “seen for an illness or injury.”

Another major change is that em-ployees can no longer take “dock

days” or days without pay at their own discretion.

Food Service bidsFood service bids awarded for

2012-13 were CrookBrothers for produce, Flowers Bakery for bak-ery products and Broughton Foods for dairy products.

Storm damage reviewKingery said the county schools

escaped serious damage in the June 29 storm with the worst being a tree which fell on a fence at Craigsville Elementary School.

Kingery said nearly all of the schools had food ruined due to the lack of refrigeration because of power outages.

Saturday SchoolKingery said she and Circuit

Judge Gary Johnson are discussingthe idea of implementing SaturdaySchool to allow students with ex-cessive absences to make up daysmissed on two Saturdays per monthif the days need to be made up in or-der to become exempt from havingto take semester examinations.

School Board discusses proposed meal payment

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8A — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas Chronicle

Nicholas County Senior Center News — 12AChurch News and Events — 12A

Webster County News — 13A

You never miss it till it’s goneI didn’t think a lot about it when the electricity shut off that Friday, after all, we live in Mt. Nebo, where power outages of anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days are fairly common. I had been watching a 1970’s era Billy Graham crusade and the juice went out just as he was describing the heaven that awaits the faithful, and just as the camera panned the stadium packed with a mostly middle-aged and older audience, many of whom in the 40 or so years since the original broadcast have long since found out for themselves what waits on the other side. It was a sobering thought, and one that drove me outside to the big Adirondack chair in the backyard to contemplate, although with a nice breeze blowing and the shade helping to keep my

drink cool, the conditions were becoming more and more suitable for a big nap. I was just getting comfortable, with the Reverend Billy and thoughts of heaven still very much on my mind when all of the sudden, as the saying goes, all hell broke loose.

The gentle wind in a matter of seconds grew to gale force as the sky darkened and a noise not unlike the sound of a couple hundred freight trains came up from the south. I could hear trees breaking all around me, cracking and popping as effortlessly as a tantrum-throwing third-grader might snap a #2 lead pencil. Our backyard went from tranquility to what seemed like the end of the world in no time.

I yelled at Suz, who was just walking up the driveway, to get in the house. “It’s a tornado!” I screamed. Suz, partly because she’s accustomed to my tendency to exaggerate, and partly because she’s a woman and predisposed by reason of her gender to automatically dismiss a man’s point of view, immediately called into question my assessment of the raw, destructive

power unfolding before our very eyes. “It’s NOT a tornado,” she said, in a calm yet mocking tone meant to ridicule my seeming lack of courage in the face of what had yet to register in her mind as danger. Now, it was about that time, I must confess, that I pictured a funnel cloud reaching down to pluck her and her sarcastic mouth out of the driveway, and depositing her, unharmed, into a fi eld at least a mile away. That’s a little overboard, in a Wizard of Oz kind of way, but a man can dream. She fi nally got the message though, after being pelted by gravel and the collective bits of bark and twigs from hundreds of trees. We both took refuge in the dining room – where we could watch all the action.

I don’t know whether it was a bona fi de tornado, but whatever it was, it was tearing up our little part of the world. It might not have

been suffi cient to rattle the wind-tossed folks in Oklahoma, but it impressed me plenty. Suz and I stood watching as tree limbs and porch furniture blew past. It was

all I could do to hold the storm door shut. I fully expected to see roof shingles and vinyl siding caught up in the swirling maelstrom of debris – and maybe a chicken or two; we had seen at least one hen still pecking around in the yard, oblivious to the peril and apparently without sense or instinct enough to head for the coop with all the others. Not that that chicken was alone in her stubbornness; Suz and I really should have gone to the basement, and would have, had we not been so mesmerized by the awesome display of force. I suspect this is how a lot of people get themselves killed.

While the storm was bad enough, the aftermath was worse. Trees down, gas lines, electricity

out… and our vow, made only the week before, to eat healthier soon devolved into a race with bacteria to eat whatever was left in the fridge before spoilage set in. But we got through the catastrophe ok, thanks to the gas-swigging, noise polluting portable generator that few Mt. Nebo-ites can live without.

I had just sat through the traffi c lights at the north Mt. Nebo exit, not realizing until a full minute had elapsed, that the lights had begun working again. It doesn’t say much for my level of alertness at 11:30 that Thursday night, but it was a good sign for the rest of the neighborhood. And it may be a bit of a stretch to think of the Tractor Bar as a beacon of hope, but that’s exactly what it was, because if the bar had electricity, then at only half a mile down the road, we would have it too. I anxiously rounded the curve, and was pleased to see a lone streetlight bathing the little tavern in what I would call a welcome, if not glorious glow of non-generator supplied illumination. Whatever they pay those linemen, in my opinion, is not enough.

The sweltering heat had taken its toll, especially on poor Suz, and I thought surely she’d already gone to bed, sweating up the sheets without me. Between the generator racket and the window fan blowing at full blast, she probably wasn’t even aware that deliverance had come. But she called me on my cell phone and we shared the news together, our excitement tempered only by the reality that we were still in Mt. Nebo, and lessons learned from past experience that told us we’d better keep the generator handy for a while longer.

The power held, and we were once more on the road to regular, hot water hygiene. Soon those legs, (hers, not mine) could fi nally get reacquainted with the razor – and that, believe me, is cause enough for celebration.

Most of us in the county have had power restored; some still have not. It does make you appreciate it more, like the old adage says: You don’t know what you have till it’s gone. But then again, that’s true about so much in life.

Nineteen-year-old Heather Roberts was crowned the

2012 Nicholas County Fair Queen on Monday evening, July 9, in

the pageant held in the Veterans Memorial Park Dining Hall.

She was selected over seven other contestants who were vying to become queen and reign over the 88th Annual Nicholas County Fair being held through Saturday, July 14, at the park.

Roberts is the daughter of Rocky and Wendy Roberts of Glade Creek. She will be a sophomore at Marshall University. She is majoring in psychology and is a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma social sorority.

The fi rst runner-up was Cierra Fields, 16. the daughter of Jeff and Juanita Fields of Nettie. She will be a junior at Richwood High School where she is a member of the Lumberjack Express and a Lovely Lumberjack Lady majorette.

Selected as second runner-up was Emily Dorsey. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Chris and Esther Dorsey of Whitewater Road in Zela. She will be a junior at Nicholas County High School where she is a varsity cheerleader.

Chosen by the contestants as Miss Congeniality was Kenzi Hayhurst, 16, of Summersville. She will be a junior at Nicholas County High School where she is a varsity

cheerleader and runs track. She is the daughter of Eric and Kim Hayhurst of Summersville.

Other contestants in the pageant were Tabitha Blankenship of Fenwick, Brittnee Underwood of Summersville, Chaney Cherry of Summersville and Haley Hinchman of Richwood.

The girls were judged based on personal interview and appearance, poise and personality in streetwear and evening gown.

The new queen earned an expense paid trip from the Nicholas County Fair to compete in the Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen of Queens Pageant in January.

Queen Heather also received a $250 scholarship from the Nicholas County Fair, the Austrian Crystal Tiara provided by First Community Bank, a photo session provided by Hillary O’Dell Photography along with a sash, fl owers and plaque

First runner-up Cierra Fields received a $150 scholarship from the Nicholas County Fair along with a plaque, sash and fl owers.

Second runner-up Emily Dorsey received a $100 scholarship. sponsored by the Nicholas County

Fair along with a plaque, sash and fl owers

Miss Congeniality Kenzi Hayhurst received a plaque, sash

and fl owers.Judges for the pageant were Laura

Davis, Sharon Knight and Laura Jarrett.

Courtney Martin was the pageant emcee and Heather Bailes was pageant tabulator. Sarah Keiper is the pageant director.

Heather Roberts crowned Nicholas County Fair Queen

From left, fi rst runner-up Cierra Fields, second runner-up Emily Dorsey, Queen Heather Roberts, Miss Congeniality Kenzi Hayhurst, and Mackenzie Mullins, 2011 Nicholas County Fair Queen.

2012 Nicholas County Fair Queen Heather Roberts

On Saturday, April 28, 2012, the Richwood High School Marching

Band, “The Lumberjack Express”, under the direction of Mr. Greg James, performed for thousands of spectators at Walt Disney World inside of the “Magic Kingdom” theme park in Orlando, Florida. As part of the “Disney’s Performing Arts” program the Lumberjack Express went through a rigorous application and audition process, and based upon their prestigious record of spectacular performances, and past ratings at Walt Disney World, secured an opening spot leading the “Celebrate A Dream Come True” parade, the premier

Richwood High School “Lumberjack Express” Showcased in Walt Disney World

The Richwood High School “Lumberjack Express” showcasing their nationally recognized talent in front of the world- famous landmark, Cinderella Castle, inside of Walt Disney World’s “Magic Kingdom”.

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parade inside of the park. The band students at Richwood High School spent part of the week inside all four of the Disney theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios), and also toured the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, FL. While in St. Augustine, they had a fi rst-hand look at the oldest school in the USA as well as an educational experience at the famous fort, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. The talented group of students, in an entourage of over 120, also spent some down time in the sun at Daytona Beach, the “World’s most famous beach.”

When asked his favorite moment of the trip, an obviously proud Mr. James said, “Spending time with the kids is always my favorite thing on our trips. We have such good kids, and I am always SO proud of them. We also can’t overlook the

parents who take their own time to travel with us, to help make sure everything runs smoothly. I couldn’t ask for a better group. It is a wonderful feeling inside as we look down the street at Disney World during the parade, and see nothing except a giant sea of orange all the way down to the castle. What a great, once in a lifetime experience for these kids. Their performance truly exemplifi es the pride our kids show in their talent, school, county, and state, and that’s a rare thing in today’s world.”

The “Lumberjack Express” boasts an overwhelming enrollment each year, a rarity for a small town in West Virginia. Mr. James however, reminds them that it isn’t quantity that counts, but quality. Fortunately, for this year’s edition of the “Lumberjack Express,” they have both.

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THE “FRANK AND DAVE” SHOW

It was just the two of them that came fl ying into the school for our Marathon Scholars program, but fl y in they did. Frank Young and Dave Henderson were already in the multi-purpose room when the students fi led into the room looking all fi ne in their brand new T-shirts. I came out of a long meeting and walked straight down the hallway, stopping only long enough to grab

the camera from my desk.

There they were, all smiles and happy, ready to perform their skit. Dave is the “straight” man for the act who tries to keep up with

Frank. Dave vows every year that Frank “ad libs” to the point he never knows what to expect, but he just rolls with the punches, and the kids just love it. Their “Empty and Full” skit this year was very visual, but simple and to the point.

As the students and teachers fi led into the room, Dave kept looking for the teacher wearing Eeyore slippers and pigtails in her hair. He was referring to the recent article recognizing Teresa Conrad as Birch River Elementary’s Teacher of the

Year. As a smiling Teresa quickly pointed out, “I don’t dress like that EVERY day,” but, I am sure she really appreciated being recognized. I was pleased!

Frank always has just one more lap to complete his twenty-six miles, so the kids cheer him on as he races his wheelchair around the room. After he receives his medal, he then places the medals around the necks of every student. The kids know to lean forward so that he can reach them, and some grab a hug as they pass by him. Frank seems to genuinely like kids and they can sense that. Ms. James got a medal and special recognition, too, because she is the one that pushes them every day in P.E. to complete their miles. She got a hug, too.

It was a wonderful ceremony, as usual, but just as quickly as they fl ew into the school, they fl ew out.

Frank and Dave raced back up the hallway and out the front door to head back up the mountain. They had lots of schools to visit before the end of the school year, so time was precious.

We DO appreciate Frank and Dave and everyone who is responsible for the Marathon Scholars program. You know how I feel about “It takes a village to raise a child”—well, this is a perfect example of that, and Frank is such an inspiration. His jolly personality and wonderful outlook on life is uplifting and to be admired. Dave is insightful and aware of just how important “the village” is, and his direction and leadership at the Summersville hospital, which supports these types of programs impacts both present and future generations. Thank you again!

Ms. Porter’s kindergarten class poses in their new shirts and medals.

Ms. James gives Frank a hug after receiving her medal.

Mr. Rose and his fi rst graders have earned their medals.

Mrs. Blake and the second grade class proudly pose for their picture.

Mrs. Martin and her class are looking quite festive in their new shirts and medals.

Frank started out empty, but after reading and exercising, his mind was full.

Mrs. Spencer and her class are smiling for their picture.

Phillips — KeifferMr. and Mrs. Larry Phillips

of Buckhannon announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Phillips, to Nick Keiffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Keiffer of Summersville.

Alicia Phillips is a 2005 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School. She is employed at Hinkle Family Dentistry in Craigsville.

Nick Keiffer is a 2003 graduate of Nicholas County High School. He is employed at B E Aero Space in Fenwick. The wedding is planned for July 14, 2012, at the Good Evening Ranch in Canvas.

Alicia Phillips and Nick Keiffer

Criste – StumpMr. and Mrs. Gary Criste of

Summersville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Criste, to Alex Stump, son of Randy and Brenda Stump of Birch River.

Whitney is the HR Manager for Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law in Parkersburg, W.Va. Alex is a graduate of West Virginia University and is a territory sales manager for Pepsi Beverages Company in Mineral Wells, W.Va.

A July wedding is planned in Lansing, W.Va. The couple will reside in Parkersburg.

Alex Stump and Whitney Criste

Happy 1st birthday

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Love Daddy and Mommy.

Hinkle Madison Lee Hinkle celebrated

her third birthday on June 26, 2012. She is the daughter of Shawn and Laura Hinkle of Craigsville.

Grandparents are Dale and Kathy Hinkle of Craigsville and Kay and the late Curtis Wilfong.

The birthday celebration was held at Big Ditch Lake at Cowen. Those attending were Aunt Fay and Uncle Ben Bennett, Dewey (Paul), great-grandmother Maude Herron, Uncle Jamie, Aunt Sonja

and Uncle Buck, Lynn, Grandma Kay, and Grandma Kathy and Papaw Dale.

Madison Lee Hinkle

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It has been a very bad week for a lot of people. Thanks to all

the wonderful and hard-working utility workers, fi re department members, EMS workers, and all the wonderful people out there who have helped in one way or another. Times like these bring out the best in most people, but also brings out the worst in some people. Hot weather causes hot tempers and the stress of no power and water feeds the fl ame. Be patient and help your neighbor. The “angels of mercy” are working as fast as they can.

There was a crew from Alabama working in Leivasy and also crews

from New Jersey in the area. That’s the only ones I was told about. I would be glad to print your stories and pictures here. Just call or email me! You can also fi nd me on Facebook.

I have heard of several people who had to drive home in the storm. I was one of them. It was very scary. I had a limb to fall in front of me and had to back up and go around. There was stuff fl ying everywhere, being driven by the wind. I turned back on this side of Quinwood due to trees in the road, and stayed at Cathy’s until

the storm let up. I had to travel on the sides of the road several places in order to get home, but I made it, like so many more of you — grateful to be home. My little area was spared but just across the hill was devastation.

LOCAL POSTAL SERVICE CHANGES

At Nettie Post Offi ce, the Offi cer in Charge (OIC) Linda Garcia has already been reassigned as the Postmaster Relief at Fenwick Post Offi ce, which may be temporary, but a new postmaster for Nettie has been chosen. Patricia “Trish”

Morrison will be taking charge with other changes being announced soon.

Linda was hired by Mary Sue Evans in 2003 and worked with her until her death. Rosie Hizer was assigned the Postmaster position and when she was re-assigned in less than a year later as Postmaster at Quinwood, Linda became the OIC.

Linda will be working at Nettie until all permanent changes have taken place and as of now, her future is uncertain. She wants her customers and friends to know how much she loves them, working at Nettie has really been wonderful and she has been very happy there. She has met Trish and thinks she will be a good postmaster and that her customers will like her.

Pictures and interviews will be in the next few weeks.

BIRTHDAYSHappy Birthday to Mary Lewis

on July 3, Johnny Nicholas on July 4, Ashley White Lively and Julie Kincaid Underwood on July 6th, Nancy Silman and Janet Jones on July 7, Ruth Hall and Chad Smith on July 8.

A very special happy birthday goes to my step-grandson Dylan Snider on July 4, my daughter-in-law Teresa Hinton on July 5 and my granddaughter Bethany Hinton who celebrates her 5th birthday on July 6. Happy Birthday to Teresa Keeton on July 11, Tina Spence on July 14, Nancy Varney and Kelly Woods on July 15.

PRAYER LISTPrayers for the ones who still do

not have power and water and the ones who lost all their food because of it. Prayers for the families of the ones who have died due to the effects of the storm and outages.

SYMPATHYCondolences and sympathy is

extended to the family and friends of Jinks Hinkle.

Condolences and sympathy are extended to the family of D.J. Barnette.

Condolences and sympathy to my family on the death of my dad’s last brother, Tommy, who lived in Oregon.

RETIREMENT DINNER/PARTY

There is a retirement dinner/party scheduled for Saturday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at Leivasy People’s Place, Inc. for Cathy Belcher, Postmaster of Leivasy Post Offi ce. Please come and bid her farewell as she starts the next phase of her life.

There will be lots of good food, good fellowship and good music, and you can add to the fun by singing! Yes, just like all of the past parties, Jack Bowers will be taking your requests, singing your requests or letting you sing your own requests! No gifts please! Just come, enjoy and tell Cathy goodbye!

NEW QUEEN OF LOSERS ‘R’ USLois Sears is the new Queen of Losers ‘R Us. She was crowned at the

meeting at Leivasy People’s Place, Inc. on June 28 by leader Ann Young. She received approximately $30 in the ‘Fines’ jar and a basket of goodies from Bath and Body Works for her accomplishment. Since Lois joined a little over a year ago, she has lost twenty pounds. Way to go, Lois!

Anyone interested in joining our support group, meetings are usually each Thursday at 6:00 pm. For more information, call Ann at 304-846-9335.

New Queen of Losers ‘R’ Us, Lois Sears.

Did you know that Frontier was charging up your phones with their vans? This one is located right outside of Leivasy. The electric had just come back on so they were getting ready to leave. Frontier employees went above and beyond, even with their generators being stolen. If you have any information about the people who stole them, please report it.

The top of this Hemlock was snapped off. It’s laying on the ground to the right. Looks like it barely missed the shed.

The constant humming of the tractor running at a steady speed to get our generator working is disturbing and strange in our usually quiet holler. Last time in this column I mentioned that I am a creature of habit and how I appreciate our daily routine. A

power outage can yank you out of your comfort zone real quickly. How many lights did I leave on? The washing machine stopped mid cycle. Four freezers full of food have to be saved. Luckily we have a generator that runs on tractor power. There were some advantages this time (never forget the positive things in a bad situation) in hooking up the generator. There was no snow or ice, so the tractor did not slip on the steep ground leading

to the little platform where the generator sits. We also had just fi lled up four cans with diesel fuel to use in the tractors to bring in the last hay. The four cans lasted for 24 hours, long enough to fi nd an open gas station in Birch River for refi lls. It is hard to tell how many more refi lls we have to get, but we are glad that the food we keep in our freezers is safe.

We have had more severe damage in other storms with

many days of clearing roads and fences, sometimes in hot weather, sometimes in icy conditions. Till now, it has been only an inconvenience and disturbance, disrupting our work schedule.

The garden, the pastures and the hay fi elds are extremely dry. We have had similar conditions in some years, but the drought conditions occurred much later in the season, more towards the end of August or September. Our creek and all our springs have dried up since the middle of June, and we hope that we will soon get some relief from the unrelenting heat and that we can welcome some rain.

The bugs are out, in full attack mode. They don’t mind heat or dry ground; they are here to conquer. I mentioned Bt for all problems with caterpillars. Now we have other crops that are a major attraction for all kinds of beetles and crawly things. I would like to give some information on organic pest and disease controls. Again it is advisable to use a sprayer for the applications of these products.

Pyola is an organic insecticide consisting of Pyrethrum and Canola oil. It kills Japanese beetles, squash bugs, fl ee beetles, bean beetles and the newly advancing Harlequin bug.

Soap Shield is an organic fungicide. It contains fi xed copper, which is one of the oldest fungicides and bactericides. Soap Shield is a combination of fi xed copper and a fatty acid, which together form a copper salt of the fatty acid known technically as a true soap. You can safely use Soap Shield for powdery mildew, rusts, black spot (fungus on roses) leaf and fruit spot, downy mildew and late blight. We have successfully used this product on roses, grape vines, and tomatoes.

Early blight on tomatoes can be prevented by mulching the plants. The surrounding mulch will prevent contact with the soil, so that the plants will not pick up disease causing bacteria or spores from the ground when rain or water from hoses splash against the plant. Late blight is usually airborne, so preventive spraying might be of help. One also has to repeat spraying after every rain. Bt is used against cabbage worms, corn borers, tent caterpillars and tomato horn worms.

Whenever possible, try to buy locally, but if you cannot fi nd the products mentioned above, check the website www.GardensAlive.com. They have interesting pictures that help you identify insects and diseases.

After checking the process of restoring electricity in our area, it looks like we will be hearing the rumbling of the tractor for fi ve more days. We are thankful that the strong storm did not claim any human lives in our state and that the main concern of everybody is the availability of fuel, ice and water. Sometimes we can count ourselves lucky!

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Due to circumstances beyond our control, Sugar Grove Methodist Church Homecoming on July 15, 2012, has been CANCELLED. We shall look forward to seeing everyone next year!

July 14The Boggs Walnut Grove

Community Church will have a Saturday night singing July 14 at 7 p.m. The Singers will be James Lynch and Duane Peyatt. Please mark your calendar and come and join us for a evening of worship. Pastor Steven Phillips welcomes everyone.

July 14The Summersville Presbyterian

Church Youth are having a yard sale Saturday, July 14, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. All proceeds go to help the food pantry. For every four cans of food, we are giving a bag to fi ll up with clothes.

July 15Tioga House of Prayer will

have a gospel sing on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Guest singers will be The Preast Family. Services begin at 7 p.m.

July 16 – 20Little Union Baptist Church

in Calvin will hold its annual vacation Bible school July 16 – 20 from 6 – 8:45 p.m. There will be classes fro kids ages 3 through grade 12. The theme of this year’s VBS is “Sonrise National Park.” This VBS will point kids to Jesus and they will learn to depend on his promises. Come on out to Sonrise National Park, a land of invigorating power and beauty where there is nothing between you and God’s big sky. The closing program will be Friday, July 20 at 8 p.m. For more information, call 304-742-3941.

July 16 – 20Craigsville Church of the

Nazarene Bible School: Serengeti Trek – Where Kids are Wild about God. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy Bible Point Crafts, games, stories, snacks and music. Call 304-742-5097 for information.

July 16 – 20Adventures on Promise Island:

Excitement and fun as kids learn about promises that God made to Bible people. July 16 – 20 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Cowen First Baptist Church. Classes for all ages. Contact Chris or Louise Mullens at 304-226-5564. Pastor Mike Brown welcomes everyone.

July 19The Runa-area neighborhood

watch will have a meeting at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church on Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend and bring your neighbor. Surrounding communities are welcome, too.

Church Events

Bringing out the Best in Us

By Joseph J. MazzellaMy community and state

are still recovering from the catastrophe that struck recently. A wall of storms with hurricane force winds struck late on Friday evening, knocking down trees, blocking roads, damaging homes and destroying power lines. Hundreds of thousands of people suddenly found themselves in the dark without water, electricity,

air conditioning, telephones, Internet and television. They found themselves cut off from the modern world enduring sweltering 90 degree plus heat with no help and no idea when it would be over.

The most amazing thing happened, however, as the reality of the crisis sank in. It brought out the best in us. While there were a few acts of selfi shness and stealing, they were overwhelmed by the wave of love and compassion that came from the hearts of so many. People shared their food, ice and gasoline. People, who still had power, opened their homes to

those who had none. People rushed out to clear roads and homes of fallen trees. Selfl ess power crews worked around the clock to repair the damage and restore electricity. People gathered on front porches to talk, share hugs and offer worlds of hope and faith that God would see them through it all. Strangers came together as one family to help each other in this time of great need. It was such a joy seeing all these people acting like true children of God under the most trying of circumstances.

Life’s disasters strike all of us from time to time. No one is

spared. We all get hurt. We all get challenged. We all get squeezed by diffi culties during our days here. How we respond to them, though, is up to us. We can let them bring out the worse in us or we can let them bring out the best in us. We can react to them like demons of selfi shness or like angels of love. May you always bring the best from your heart and soul to whatever life may throw at you. May you live all of your days here with so much love that Heaven sings and God smiles.

A Christ-Centered MessageBY VIC HUGHART

Friends, we will continue with Rom: 5:3. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience”.

Paul just said that he rejoiced in the midst of tribulation. Not too many people can say this. This is a direct result of being justifi ed by faith in Jesus Christ’s fi nished work and knowing it. When we believe that God loves us because of our faith in Him and not because of our own performance, then we too can

rejoice even in tribulation. People who are trusting in their

own efforts will be devastated in times of trouble because they will know they are getting what they think they deserve, and they will feel that they have to clean up their act before they can expect any help. Their attention is on self instead of on Jesus.

People have taken this scripture to say that God is the one who brings tribulation to accomplish these positive results

in our lives. That is not what this scripture says.

Tribulations exist, not because God creates them, but because there is a battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the devil. When we operate in faith, God can grant us such victory that we are actually better off because of this battle. The enemy doesn’t come against us to be a blessing, but a blessing can be

obtained from the enemy if we are victorious.

Tribulations are attracts from Satan intended to steal away the Word of God out of our lives. We should not say that tribulations come from God, for God is not the one who tempts any man or woman.

If tribulations were what perfected us, then someone would be perfect by now. God’s Word is given to make us perfect, and thoroughly furnished unto every go od work. God’s Word does not need a supplement of Satan’s tribulations.

When people believe that God has ordained the problems in their life to work some redemptive virtue they will submit to those problems and therefore are submitting to Satan. They have to or else, in their way of thinking, they would be rebelling at God. We are to submit ourselves to God and resist the

devil, not the other way around. If Satan can reverse our thinking on this issue and get us to submit to the problems he brings into our lives, he’s got us.

Paul is rejoicing here even in tribulation that he had the opportunity to use, and therefore strengthen, his patience that had already been given him as a fruit of the Spirit and through the Holy Word of God. As he believed that, as he stood in patience, he would gain experience that would cause him to hope even more the next time the devil attracted.

We can also rejoice in tribulation, knowing that regardless of what the devil does we will always win and reap victory.

Vic HughartPO Box 56Summersville, WV 26651304-872-4831 hugarv@hotmail.comvichughart.com

Hot dog! It’s Friday! Call 304-872-8147 OR E-MAIL

seniorcenter@summersvillewv.org to place your delivery order of $10 or more for hot dogs on Thursday or on Friday morning before 10:30. Bag lunches include a BBQ or chicken salad sandwich, chips and a cookie for $3. Salad is $1 more and varies from week to week between Macaroni, Pasta or Potato.

New Trip List For 2012You do not need to be a member

of the center to go on the trips. Call Joe Rapp at 304-619-4950 or 304-872-1864 to reserve your place on these trips; they sometimes fi ll quickly: Branson Show Extravaganza – Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2012; MONEY DUE NOW; Biltmore Estates and Asheville, N.C., Nov. 12-15, 2012

Menus for JulyLunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

on the dates listed — Tuesday and Thursday and hot dogs on Fridays.

Menus are subject to change without notice: July 12, Breakfast; July 17, Taco Salad, Corn, Dessert; July 19, Pot Roast, Vegetables, Bread, Dessert; July 24, Chicken, Vegetables, Bread, Dessert; July 26, Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Dessert; July 31, Covered Dish

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compare, our front room is $150 for the whole day and $75 for half day. Contact the offi ce 304-872-8147 for details if you are planning birthday parties, baby or bridal showers, graduation parties, reunions, seminars, lectures, etc. We have two rooms available with separate entrances and audio/visual equipment.

Catering is available at the center. Call the offi ce for information at 304-872-8147.

Prayer ListOur State, Judy Long, Susie

Minnich, Jack Lanham, Pearl Barnette Family, Kids with tonsillitis, Families without power, Pete Gilbert family, Our City Workers, Maggie Selman, Louise Hamilton, our center and military men and women.

We have bingo at no charge for everyone on Tuesday after lunch. Thursday at 10 a.m. before lunch, progressive Cover-all Bingo available only to members. Make sure your have paid your 2012 dues and join us!

Thursday night at 6:30, join us for covered dish meal, card games and Bluegrass Music. Bring a dish and an instrument and join the fun!!

Remember we need your support. We raise almost all our own funding.

Nicholas County Senior Center News

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Route 55 Corner of Tioga Road, Craigsville, WV We are just a country restaurant with

down home country cooking! We have daily homemade specials. Here are a few:

Homemade Baked Spaghetti or Lasagna served with salad and homemade garlic bread.

Homemade Meatloaf Fresh Baked Turkey with homemade dressing Baby Back Ribs so tender they fall off the bone.

Homemade Soup every day – served with cornbread Grandpa said is better than Grandma used to make!

We have Wild Game Burgers - Elk – Buffalo or Alligator! The Gut Buster is 1/2 lb. of Philly Steak with grilled peppers &

onion on a homemade bun. Add swiss cheese and our special sauce and you have a great sandwich.

If you are real hungry try our Hillbilly Challenge Burger. If you eat it all – it’s free! If you don’t, you pay.

We have Fried Green Tomatoes every day! We also have a Fried Green Tomato B-L-T Sandwich.

We have lots for you to look at while you wait. Norman Rockwell, John Wayne and Gone With The Wind plates from the ‘30s to the ‘90s and lots of Coke collectibles. When you walk into our back dining room, you walk into the old west with John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Did you ever wonder what Wyatt Earp’s gun or Jesse James’ gun looked like or the gun that fired the shot heard around the world? We have them and many more. So please stop by and have dinner with us and enjoy yourself while you are here.

Cecil & Shirley Alice Eldridge, owners. Our building and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

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ESTATE AUCTION ESTATE AUCTION ESTATE AUCTION

We are proud to offer the estate of a friend, the late Nancy Jane Cowger, much handed down for generations through the Beryl and Gladys Lanham family including farm equipment, stoneware, including many crocks, bowls and jars, cast ironware including Griswold and Wagner, Glassware including Fenton and Depression, Old Pottery and Pottery of artists including Loy Carpenter and Van Nostrand, primitives including furniture and tools, collectibles, furniture, household items and tools. This will be a great auction with unique and unusual items. In addition, we will sell at absolute auction the property and building which was formerly the Lanham Service Station. Check out the complete listing, terms, and photos on AuctionZip.com, ID # 4287 or call 304-742-3259 or 304-651- 1828 for information.

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Webster County News By Elizabeth Tracy

The Webster County Humane Society’s benefi t concert, Pet Aid III, is scheduled to be held this Saturday, July 14, with various performers lined up.

The concert will begin around 11 a.m., on Baker’s Island in Webster Springs. The event is free to the public, but anyone wishing to make a voluntary donation to the Humane Society will be welcome to do so.

The line-up of performers is still open to any area singers and musicians who would want to be part of this year’s concert. Contact Pam at 304-847-2520 or Elizabeth at 304-847-5285 for more information. Music of all types is welcome at the concert.

Everyone is invited to come out to Pet Aid III, and enjoy an afternoon of fun and music for a worthy cause, said a spokesman. There will be free door prizes given away as well.

A recent large pothole in the street across from the library in Webster Springs not only posed obvious dangers to cars, pedestrians, and animals, it also drew attention to a little-thought-of question: how far away is the solid ground under people’s wheels and feet?

The pothole on East McCutcheon Street measured 19 inches long and

Pothole Exposes Curious Concern16 inches wide. It was also 17 inches deep. The layer of asphalt that had supported whatever had been traveling on that part of the road measured three inches at its thickest edge. It was not clear how much, if any, of the ground spreading out from the pothole was also hollow underneath the pavement.

The big pothole is fi xed now and safe, but it exposed a nearly two-feet gap between the asphalt surface and the solid ground below it.

There were 51 dogs and cats euthanized at the county’s animal shelter in June, bringing the total number of animals killed there during the fi rst six months of 2012 to 278.

There were 16 adult dogs, aged from one to fi ve years old, euthanized on June 14. Twelve were females. The breeds were one blue tick, one red mix, three beagles, one black-and-tan, one fi est, two collie mixes, and seven other mixed breeds.

There were 35 dogs and cats euthanized on June 25. Seven

of the animals were 6-week-old kittens.

The dogs included 13 puppies. Six pups were 5-month-old mixed breeds. Two were 6-month-old pit bull pups. The other fi ve puppies were 8-month-old mixed breeds.

The ages of the adult dogs ranged from two to 5 years old. Twelve of the adults were females. The breeds included one Irish setter, one walker, one collie, one collie/Norwegian mix, one fi est mix, two pit bulls, three hound mixes, and fi ve other mixed breeds.

Animal Shelter Deaths Near 300 For Year

County Commission Meets

The County Commission will fi nalize their budget at a special meeting on July 12, but they have already let go of the county’s litter control offi cer, effective July 1, and have notifi ed agencies including the two libraries, fi ve fi re departments, Camp Caesar, the Child Advocacy Center, and the Economic Development Authority that funding will not be forthcoming from the Commission, in anticipation of a smaller budget than last year.

The Commission explained at the their regular meeting on July 5 that, according to state law, they are required to follow a funding hierarchy that puts the operation of the courthouse and its offi cials fi rst, and contract agencies such as

those recently notifi ed, last, when fi xing their budget. When the Commission goes over the fi nal fi gures on the 12th, they will have more solid numbers to go on and can update the elected offi cials about how the budget has shaped up for their own departments.

Offi ce of Emergency Services director Richard Rose told the Commission that one area of need brought to light by the recent power outage was how to help special needs people. Some county residents are bedridden or wheelchair-bound, with no family or friends to assist them in times of emergency. During the recent power outage, Webster County Memorial Hospital had enough bed space to allow some special needs residents to take refuge there. The OES and hospital plan to brainstorm to fi nd more viable solutions to the issue.

Another need, said Rose, was getting in more dumpsters for the public to use so they could discard

spoiled food if they needed to.Rose had high praise for private

citizens who took the situation in stride and reached out to others, and especially for all of the fi re departments who assisted throughout the county. The volunteer fi remen did everything from taking supplies to people to helping out the Dept. of Highways, said Rose.

“If it wasn’t for the volunteers, I don’t know where we’d be,” Rose commented.

The fi re departments were still distributing ice and water to people without electricity, said Rose.

The school board was also very cooperative and ready to assist

in any way they could, and good communications with the power, phone, and water companies, and the PSD’s really helped, said Rose.

“It was neighbors helping neighbors that made us survive,” Rose commented.

Also during the County Commission meeting, Wayne Eads with the Solid Waste Authority, discussed the possibility of getting a proposal for mandatory garbage service on the November ballot. It wouldn’t necessarily require county residents to sign on to professional garbage service, but it would mandate that people have proof of some type of legal garbage disposal.

Health offi cials are cautioning people to use safety measures with their food and certain appliances commonly used during emergencies, to avoid illnesses following the June 29 power outage or any future situations.

Food safety measures were implemented at local businesses, and all frozen foods on the shelves

at grocery and convenience stores and being served at restaurants following the recent power outage are perfectly safe, stated Webster County Health Dept. sanitarian George Clutter. He went to every food establishment in the county to inform the owners about getting rid of their perishables, and was there when the unsafe food was

discarded, said Clutter. Some of the restaurants had generators and were able to save some of their food, but the two Go Marts, the G & R in Webster Springs, and the Cowen IGA, lost all of their perishable food, Clutter stated. Business shelves were quickly restocked with safe food, due to the frequency of supply trucks coming in, he said.

Clutter echoed warnings from state health offi cials that the public needed to follow food safety rules for the food in their own refrigerators and freezers as well. Some freezers will keep food frozen for up to 24 hours without electricity and if food is still partially frozen, it should be safe to refreeze if its temperature has

been below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. However, any food that needs to be refrigerated or frozen should be thrown out if it has been at a temperature above 41 degrees F for more than four hours.

People should also keep in mind where they were and what they were doing when a power outage occurs, said Clutter. Otherwise, a stove burner can be accidentally left on and then heat up again unnoticed once power is restored.

State health offi cials also cautioned the public to always use gas generators, gas and charcoal grills, and camp stoves in an open area, and also away from open windows or window air conditioners, to avoid poisoning from carbon monoxide.

For more information about food and appliance safety during or following an emergency, contact the Health Dept. at 304-847-5483.

Safety Procedures Urged To Avoid Illness Following Power Outage

The June 29 power outage left 100% of Webster County in the dark, and approximately 20% of residents remained without power as of July 6.

Generators were used by WV American Water Co. in Webster Springs and the Cowen P.S.D., and kept the water running for those customers. Gasoline quickly became a scarce commodity, and local grocery stores and restaurants, as well as other businesses, were forced to shut their doors.

Shelters were set up at Camp Caesar on Route 20 and at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Webster Springs. Around 25-30 people took advantage of the shelters during the early days of the outage, and the two places then served as cooling-and-comfort stations after people returned to their homes.

The storm damaged the main transmission lines that feed electricity into the state, and blew into Webster County with winds estimated at 70-to-80 miles an

hour, said OES director Richard Rose. Locally, the scenes of the storm included broken and blown down utility poles, lines with trees leaning heavily on them and with large limbs straddled precariously upon them. Properties and roads throughout the county were littered with leaves and branches. In Webster Springs, the chimney was blown off of one house. Other homes in the county had large branches on their roofs or against their houses.

No one was reported injured by the storm. A few people who used oxygen at home suffered from breathing problems and went to the hospital, said Rose.

There were multiple tree fi res throughout the county caused by sparks from power lines.

Additional power company crews were sent in, and National Guardsmen were on the scene to assist, said Rose.

Power was restored to some areas, including Webster Springs

and Cowen, by early Monday morning. During the time without electricity, county residents coped in various ways. For food, some people relied on peanut butter sandwiches while others grilled out, using up their perishable meats while they were still good, and also able to enjoy grilled vegetables. People cooled down with forced cold showers, but some also took advantage of the sweltering temperatures to put containers of water in their yards and let the summer sun heat up the water.

This type of resourcefulness was also exhibited at Webster County Memorial Hospital, whose generator wasn’t able to run the clothes dryer. Clean, dry linens started becoming an issue, said hospital administrator Annette Keenan. The hospital’s housekeeping staff solved the problem in a non-electric way, by stringing up clotheslines at the hospital and hanging the laundry out to dry.

Rose said that it is expected that, at some future date, the power company will have to deliberately

shut off power for short periods in order to make repairs to the lines.

Power Outage Impacts Entire County

A large branch blew onto this house in Webster Springs during the June 29 storm.

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Brandon Waters of Summersville was the winner of the annual Nich-olas County Men’s Open Golf Tour-nament played Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, at the Nicholas County Memorial Course in Sum-mersville.

Waters shot a 69 the fi rst day and carded a 72 the second day for a 36-hole total of 141.

Three strokes back in second place was Harold Davis with 144.

Tim Boggs of Beckley won the fi rst fl ight by winning scorecard play-off over Reuben Prillaman.

Bill Starcher won the second fl ight, David Gorby took the third fl ight and Jerry Hickman topped the senior fl ight.

Cash prizes were awarded to the fi rst, second and third place winers of the championship, fi rst, second and senior fl ights.

A total of 39 golfers participated in the tournament.

Flight winners were as follows:

Championship fl ightBrandon Waters 69-72 141Harold Davis 73-71 144Josh Arbaugh 72-75 147Tom McGirl 72-75 147Tim Fitzwater 71-78 149Mark Sims 72-77 149Brandon Tinney 73-81 154Trae Sprague 73-82 155Ed McCormick 74-83 157

First fl ightTim Boggs 76-69 145Reuben Prillaman 76-69 145Dennis Vass 76-72 148Mike Smith 76-73 149Butch Fox 76-80 156Mike Halstead 75-80 155Andy Canterbury 76-81 157Larry Powers 75-82 157

Second Flight

Waters wins Nicholas

County Men’s Open

Nicholas County Men’s Open Golf Tournament winner Brandon Waters

Bill Starcher 73-77 150Steve Ferguson 79-77 156Joe Evans 79-77 156Greg Midkiff 79-80 159Bud Morgan 83-77 160George Barr 77-84 161Jeremy Neff 80-91 171Jamie Fitzwater 78-withdrew

Senior FlightJerry Hickman 73-77 150Rock Moyer 74-79 153Darrell Adkins 76-78 154Ernie Fox 78-77 155Tom Broyles 80-75 155Jim Gilbert 78-82 160Dave Jones 85-87 167Steve Hayslette 81-87 168Bob Page 83-86 169Jack Trent 82-91 173John Lilly 90-95 185

Third fl ightDavid Gorby 90-83 173Andy McDonald 92-99 191Brian Davis 117-118 235

The Summersvillle 14- and 15-Year-Old Senior League Girls’ Softball All-Stars won the District 8 title with a 24-3 victory over the Craigsville/Cherry District 14- and 15-Year-Old Softball All-Stars in the two-team tournament on Thurs-day evening, June 28, at Bob Ham-rick Little League in Craigsville.

Summersville will play in the 14-and 15-Year-Old Senior League Softball State Tournament July 14-18 at Beckley.

The date and opponent for Sum-mersville had not yet been deter-

Summersville Senior League Girls

All-Stars win District 8 title

The District 8 champion Summersville 14- and 15-Year-Old Senior League Girls’ Soft-ball All-Star Team, front, Charity Hawver, left, and Alison Amick, right. Second row,

from left, Haley Willis, Logan Foster, Bethany Walters, Wilma Underwood, Paula Alder-man, Kimberlie Akers and Syera Fazenbaker. Back, from left, Manager Kevin Amick

and Coach Joe Bill Lay. Not pictured, Emily Hayes, Sabrina Woodard and Coach David Hayes.

mined by early this week.The contest against Craigsville/

Cherry River was halted after fi ve in-nings by the 10-run mercy rule.

Summersville scored at least two runs in every inning with many com-ing on bases-loaded walks and errors.

Craigsville/Cherry River scored all three of their runs in the fi fth inning.

Haley Willis pitched a complete game for Summersville and recorded several strikeouts.

Members of the Summersville 14- and 15-Year-Old Senior League Girls’ Softball All-Star Team are as follows:

Alison Amick of the Night Hawks, Charity Hawver of the Night Hawks, Logan Foster of the Night Hawks, Kimberlie Akers of the Night Hawks, Bethany Walters of the Night Hawks, Syera Fazembaker of the Braves, Pau-la Alderman of the Braves, Sabrina Woodard of the Braves, Wilma Un-derwood of the Braves, Haley Willis of the Braves and Emily Hayes of the Braves.

The team manager is Kevin Amick of the Night Hawks. Joe Bill Lay of the Night Hawks and David Hayes of the Braves.

Summersville

13-Year-

Old Softball

All-Stars to

play in State

TournamentThe Summersville 13-Year-

Old Junior League All-Star Softball Team will compete in the 13-Year-Old Junior League All-Star Softball State Tourna-ment July 14-18 at the Beckley Little League Complex in Beck-ley.

Summersville was the auto-matic District 8 champion by virtue of being the only league in the district to fi eld an all-star team. The opponent and starting time of Saturday’s game hadn’t been determined by early this week.

The Summersville 13-Year-Old Junior League All-Star Softball Team is made up com-pletely of girls who played for the Summersville Yankees which won the Summerville Se-nior League Softball title with a perfect record of 12-0 during the regular season.

Members of the Summers-ville All-Stars are Madalyn McCoy, Lauren Hefl in, Kay-cee Tinnel, Hannah Overbaugh, Amanda King, Elissa Bailey, Danielle Payne, Kaylee Foster and Alyssa Foster.

Mike McCoy is the manager. James Tinnel and Scott Hefl in are the coaches.

The Summersville Little League 11- and 12-Year-Old Baseball All-Star Team played in the District 8 South 11- and 12-Year-Old All-Star Tournament July 6-9 at Holly Grey Park near Flatwoods.

Summersville lost their fi rst game of the three-team double elimination tournament 15-3 to Braxton County on Saturday, July 7. The other team in the tourna-ment is Clay County.

If Summersville was able to rally Monday evening, July 9, and defeat Clay County who they trailed 4-2 before the game was suspended Sunday, July 8, by lightning, they will advance to the District 8 fi nals as the South Dis-trict 8 runner-up.

Summersville 11- and 12-Year-Old

All-Stars play in tournament

The Summersville Little League 11-and 12-year-old baseball All-Stars, kneeling, from left, Isaac Sergeon, A.J. McManus, Nick Nutter, Cameron Crislip and Chayse O’Neil.

Middle, from left, Trey Milam, Devin Hamrick, Jared Gregory, Peyton Hosey, Jack Mc-Cutcheon, D.J. McCutcheon and Jared Sagraves. Back, Coach Dave Sales, Manager Neil

Gregory, Coach Andy Eades and Coach Roger Gregory.

A big 11-run fourth inning by Braxton County lifted them to the victory over Summersville in the game halted after four innings by the 10-run mercy rule.

Braxton County took a 1-0 lead with a single run in the top of the fi rst inning and made it 2-0 with a run in the top of the second inning.

Two runs by Braxton County in the top of the third inning extended the lead to 4-0 before the 11-run out-burst in the top of the fourth inning made it 15-0.

Summersville scored all three of their runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Chayce O’Neal and D.J. McCutcheon each singled in a run in the inning and Jared Gregory hit a sacrifi ce groundout to bring in a run.

Pitching for Summersville were

Gregory with three strikeouts and Trey Milam with one strikeout.

The members of the the Sum-mersville Little League 11- and 12-Year-Old Baseball All-Star Team are Isaac Sergeon of the Reds, A.J. McManus of the Pirates, Nick Nut-ter of the Reds, Cameron Crislip of the Giants, Chayse O’Neil of the Giants, Trey Milam of the Pirates, Devin Hamrick of the Red Sox, Jared Gregory of the Reds, Peyton Hosey of the Red Sox, Jack Mc-Cutcheon of the Pirates, D.J. Mc-Cutcheon of the Pirates and Jared Sagraves of the Reds.

The manager is Neil Gregory and the coaches are Dave Sales, Andy Eades and Roger Gregory.Braxton County 112 (11) - 15

Summersville 000 3 - 3

Summersville 10- and

11-Year-Old Girls’

Softball All-Stars to play

in State TournamentThe Summersville Little League 10- and 11-Year-Old Girls’ Softball

All-Star Team will compete in the 10- and 11-Year Old Girls’ Softball All-Star State Tournament July 14-18 in Beckley.

Summersville was automatically the District 8 champion as the result of being the only league in the district to fi eld an All-Star team.

The opponent, date and time of Summersville’s fi rst game in the State Tournament had not been determined as of early this week.

The members of the Summersville 10- and 11-Year-Old Girls Soft-ball All-Star Team are Ashley Nicholas of the Braves, Olivia Carpen-ter of the Braves, Sydney Lycans of the Braves, Brennah Groves of the Braves, Madison Spencer of the Yankees, Emily Hellems of the Yan-kees, Olivia Stear of the Rockies, Lindsay Brake of the Rockies, Josie Chapman of the Rockies, Meagan Nuckols of the Rockies, Abby Mc-Cutcheon of the Rockies and Sierra Dorsey of the Rockies.

The manager of the team is Robbie Brown of the Braves. The coaches are Bobby Spencer of the Yankees and Mike Carpenter of the Braves.

Summersville

Little Bears

Football and

Cheerleading

Sign-ups

announcedThe Summersville Little Bears

Midget League Football and Cheerleading sign-ups will be held Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Summers-ville Community Center gymna-sium near Old Main.

The cost is $25 per participant. Participants need to bring a copy of their physical examination, birth certifi cate and health insur-ance.

Age groups are as follows: ages 4-6 fl ag football; ages 7-9 junior varsity; and ages 10-12 varsity.

Practice begins July 23.

The Nicholas County High School Lady Grizzly volleyball team conclud-ed the three-week summer practice pe-riod by competing in a tournament at Parkersburg High School in Parkers-burg on June 23.

NCHS went 2-3 overall including 2-2 in pool play matches before being defeated in the semifi nal round.

The Lady Grizzlies defeated Cal-houn County and Buffalo and lost to George Washington and Parkersburg in pool play matches before losing to Herbert Hoover in the semifi nals of the championship round.

Semifi nal roundNicholas County versus Herbert

HooverNicholas County lost a pair of close

games to the Lady Huskies 26-27 and 22-25.

In the fi rst game, Shayla Stear and Mariah Eberhart each score six points for NCHS. Lauren Young added fi ve points and Nicole Hamilton four. Jada Munger chipped in three points and Christy Hamilton two.

Young had seven points in the sec-

NCHS Volleyball team goes 2-3

in Tournamentond game. Stear and Christy Hamilton contributed four points each, Nicole Hamilton three and Munger and Eber-hart two apiece.

For the match, Nicole Hamilton and Munger each registered three kills. Christy Hamilton, Stear and Haylie Neff each had one kill.

Nicole Hamilton had three blocks and one block assist. Stear had two dinks and two service aces. Mariah Eb-erhart had 11 assists and one ace.

Young had a 91 percent back row li-bero return rate.

Pool Play matchesNicholas County versus Calhoun

CountyThe Lady Grizzlies won over the

Lady Red Devils 25-8 in the fi rst game and 25-17 in the second game.

Neff and Nicole Hamilton combined for 17 of the Lady Grizzly total in the fi rst game with nine and eight points, respectively. Eberhart and Christy Hamilton each scored three points and Stear and Munger one apiece.

Stear scored nine big points in the second game and Eberhart six. Sis-

ters Nicole and Christy Hamilton each scored three points as did Neff. Munger added one point.

Nicole Hamilton registered four kills in the match and Neff two. Christy Hamilton and Stear each had one kill. Nicole Hamilton and Neff each had a block.

Young had fi ve service aces, Ni-cole Hamilton four, Eberhart three and Christy Hamilton and Shayla Stear two apiece. Eberhart had eight assists and Neff and Stear one each Stear had a dink.

Young had a 99 percent successful return rate from the libero position.

Nicholas County versus George Washington

NCHS was defeated handily in both games by the Lady Patriots 9-25 and 12-25.

Stear scored three points in the fi rst game and Young two. One points each was contributed by Ni-cole Hamilton, Eberhart, Munger

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Associate Broker 872-4257 Home 619-5910 Cell

Dawn Moore Realtor

872-9109 Home 651-5865 Cell

2002 WEBSTER ROAD, SUMMERSVILLE WV 26651

Joni Mazurek 872-5000

W.V. Certified Appraiser #CRO950

PRIVATE AND ELEGANT This home was built for entertaining. Custom kitchen with Jenn-Air appliances, cherry cabinetry, family room with stone faced, wood burning fireplace, formal living and dining, master suite with custom bath and shower. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened in back porch and patio. Situated on wooded and professionally landscaped 2.02 acres. $344,900 #1220

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REDUCED REDUCED Nice Brick Ranch home in Summersville with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Beautiful eat-in kitchen with newer countertops as well as a formal dining room. Oversized master bedroom with beautiful master bath featuring a jetted tub and separate shower, also a very large walk in closet and dressing area. $199,000 REDUCED to $184,900 #1209

NEW ROOF - NEW BATH 68 OAKFORD AVENUE - Great little house in Richwood offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, new metal roof. Walk to town to fish or head over the hill to Cherry River Country Club...could be your next 2nd home in the mountains. $32,500 #1188

NEW LISTING IN TOWN Lovely split entry house has 3 large bedrooms 2 baths, lower level family room & bath. 2 fireplaces, custom oak, hickory & elm paneling. Excellent condition, private back yard. Won’t last long in town, great for the growing family! #1230

NEW LISTING! COUNTRY RANCHER This home has the perfect country setting. With 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, covered porch, 2 car garage, 3 outbuildings and many other amenities on 2.51 acres. You must see at $169,000 #12-396

NEW LISTING! SUMMERSVILLE LAKE AREA GETAWAY Fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home with central air and heat. 14’ x 70’ with expando, large covered deck. $49,900

RUSTIC MOUNTAIN RETREAT Nice rustic home with 16x32 outbuilding/workshop, separate studio over cellar, 2 car detached garage, large master suite, beautiful second bathroom, many cabinets for storage, Great home for entertaining. $169,000 #1228

CUSTOM BUILT HOME Energy efficient passive solar, hot water radiant heating, 12 inches of foam block insulation in the exterior walls, heated floors. Sun room with fireplace, custom kitchen and cabinetry. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. House is surrounded by flowers and trees. $255,900 #1223

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Spacious, modern, energy-efficient commercial building has convenient in-town location with easy access to US Rt. 19. Quality construction with many custom features. Excellent office and residence opportunity for the professional. #1222

GREAT COUNTRY LOCATION Very nice 3 bedroom home with 47 acres, 2 car garage, 2 outbuildings, sunroom, large rear deck and a covered front porch. Just out of Birch River. Priced at $179,000 #1221 MLS 12-227

OWNER SAYS “BRING ALL OFFERS” R ancher with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, situated on over thirteen acres. U pgrades include new ceramic tile, paint, carpet, C orian countertops, kitchen cabinets, and more. L ower level features large family/game room, bar, bedroom, bathroom, office, many closets, stone fire place and more. H igh efficient underground heating/cooling system. 72 x 30 storage building/workshop, and shed. W hen you are not lounging by the 27 x 5 pool, with privacy fence. G o to the lake and launch your 32 ft. pontoon boat which comes free with the house. T his property has it all. W aiting for new owners. P riced at $459,000. #1186

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SUMMERSVILLE PLACE

Rental Assistance Available Under The H.U.D. Section 8 Program Tenant Pays 30% of Adjusted

Income Toward Rent Income Limit $16,650 Per Year

304-872-6481

908 Main Street Summersville, W.Va.

For interview or further information, call:

SENIOR AND HANDICAPPED HOUSING

Also accepting applications on a limited basis from those qualifying between the ages of 50 and 62.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR A COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The Sheltered Workshop of Nicholas County, Inc., Craigsville, West Virginia 26025, is accepting resumes for

the position of Executive Director.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business or Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Services, plus relevant

management and work experience preferred. Knowledge and application of services related to providing support services to individuals with disabilities. Organized and thorough in business practices to achieve growth for a

sustainable rehabilitation program. Candidate must have demonstrated leadership, communication and strategic

planning skills. The Sheltered Workshop of Nicholas County, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resume and salary requirements to Board President, Jason Swager, P.O. Drawer 730, Craigsville, WV 26205.

V ACATION RE N TAL Come to Hilton Head Island, SC, where the livin’ is easy. Available after Aug. 1. Summer Rate – $900 per week including tax. 2 BR, 2 1 ⁄ 2 baths, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, back porch. Two-story unit in small villa complex, overlooking tennis court and pool. Short walk to beach through wooded path. Sleeps 8.

Call (304) 206-7812 or (304) 872-2585 nights

For more information call

304-872-6236 TTY.TDD 800-982-8711

NICHOLAS MANOR APARTMENTS We are now accepting

applications for 2 bedroom apartments. All units are fully

carpeted, air conditioned, kitchen appliances furnished,

water, garbage and sewer included.

Accepting HUD Vouchers

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and

employer.

Behavior Support Specialist: To work with individuals with developmental disabilities assessing behavior problems, developing effective interventions, training staff and monitoring implementation of interventions. Position is open in the Summersville area. Must have BA/BS and 2 years experience working with IDD individuals. Experience and working knowledge of behavioral principles and techniques preferred. Salary negotiable based on experience. Reply to: BSS-Summersville, 4834 MacCorkle Ave., South Charleston, WV 25309 or email résumé to cgarris@paiswv.com .

FULL, PRO RATA OR PART-TIME OPENING AVAILABLE

Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician Job Requirements Include:

1. MT/MLT ASCP Certification or eligible. 2. Must be able to work all shifts including weekends 3. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills required.

Position with benefits including: Health Life Insurance Retirement Paid Time Off

Send Resume To:

Braxton County Memorial Hospital 100 Hoylman Drive Gassaway, WV 26624 Attn: Candace Wimmer

quired. 872-2828. 7/5m, 7/12, 7/19 3tp

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

1997 Fleetwood 14X70, 2 BR, 2 bath, stove and refrigerator included. 304-497-2371. In excellent condi-tion. 7/5, 7/12 2tp-WHY PAY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? Call or stop by Freedom Homes of Mt. Nebo today to meet with one of our Home Consultants

and explore what we have to offer! Call 304-872-5004 to set up an ap-pointment! 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tb-WE NEED YOUR TRADE-IN!!! We are paying top dollar for single-wide trade-ins on our new homes! Call Freedom Homes of Mt. Nebo today to set up an appointment to appraise your trade. 304-872-5004. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tb -LOT MODEL FOR SALE! Amish built and crafted home with fi nished and painted drywall throughout, thermalpane windows, 2 x 6 exterior walls, and many extras! $69,900 de-livered and set with skirting and AC unit at Freedom Homes of Mt. Nebo 304-872-5004. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tb -TRADE-INS NEEDED!! Trade in your used singlewide today on a new

singlewide, doublewide, or modular home! Call Freedom Homes of Mt. Nebo today to set up an appointment to appraise your trade 304-872-5004. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tb -FINISHED AND PAINTED DRYWALL IN A DOUBLEWIDE? Come up and check out Freedom Homes Skyline Brand! Call or stop by Freedom Homes of Mt. Nebo 304-872-5004. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tb -LOT MODEL FOR SALE! 3 bed-rooms, 2 full baths, 360 degree swiv-el fl at screen TV, and many extras! $74,900 delivered and set with skirt-ing and AC unit at Freedom Homes of Mt. Nebo 304-872-5004. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tb

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

3 BR/ 1 BATH single wide on Deitz Road in Mt Lookout. $550 per month plus $550 security depos-it. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. Call 651-4215. 7/12, 7/19 2tp

MOBILE HOMES PARK FOR SALE

Trailer park for sale at Cowen, WV. 15 lots plus doublewide house. Approximately 8 acres of land. City water and sewer. Phone 304-226-0888. 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 4tp

GARAGE FOR RENT

Frontage on Rt. 41 Mt. Nebo, 32 x 40, 12-ft. ceiling for storage or shop. $300 month. Sec. dep. References, contract required. 872-2828. 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 3tp

LAND FOR SALE

2 acres at end of Old Nicholas Road at Mt. Nebo. Possible owner fi nanc-ing to qualifi ed buyers. 304-619-7002. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tp2- to 20-acre parcels of beautiful, quiet wooded land along Muddlety Creek in Summersville. Minutes from major highway. Prices starting at $7,000 per acre. Water and elec-

tricity available. Call 304-964-9741 or 304-872-5756. 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 3tp

LOTS FOR SALE

3 lots for sale on Pine Run Fork Road at Enon – 4 miles from Summersville on Route 39 West. Call 304-472-8505. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 3tpHOMESITES in the Summersville area at Bright Mountain Estates, Foxfi eld Farms, Woods at Townsend. Select now for spring construction season. Call Bright Enterprises, Jamie Smith, at 872-3000, ext. 339. 1/12 TF

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2-Bedroom unfurnished apartment.

Refrigerator and range furnished. No utilities provided. No pets. $300 per month rent. $300 security depos-it. Broad St., Summersville beside C. Adam Toney. 7/12 TF

4B — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas Chronicle

CALVIN MUSIC

304-742-3188

DIRECT CARE STAFF : Currently seeking caring, dedicated, and motivated individuals to provide residential and community based skills training to people with disabilities supporting our mission: Helping People Help Themselves. Immediate openings available. Previous home health, mental health, or MR/DD experience a plus though not required. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a GED or high school diploma and have good communication skills. Reliable transportation w/auto insurance and valid Driver’s License a must. Successful completion of criminal background check. Benefits: Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time hours available. Competitive pay ranging from $7.25 - $10 per hour based on experience with holiday pay, paid on the job training including First Aid and CPR, mileage reimbursement. Applications may be submitted online at http://www.paiswv.com/ or at PAIS, 425A Main Street, Summersville, WV 26651 (304) 883-2048

Employment openings for

MECHANICS WELDERS

Competitive wage and benefit package Pre-employment drug test

and driver’s license required. For consideration, please apply at:

L.J. Hughes & Sons, Inc. 320 Turnpike Road

Summersville, WV 26651

Employment openings for

DRILL HELPERS Competitive wage and benefit package

Pre-employment drug test and driver’s license required.

For consideration, please apply at:

L.J. Hughes & Sons, Inc. 320 Turnpike Road

Summersville, WV 26651

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Agent: Jennifer TolerHome Style Realty • 304.392.5100

One bedroom, full kitchen, full bath, with small porch. All utilities includ-ed except electric ($50 budget). $685 month plus deposit. 304-872-2696 or 304-880-6319. 7/12, 7/19 2tpEffi ciency apartment with cooking facility. Hardwood fl oors, front-door parking. $635 plus deposit. Smaller effi ciency with all utilities included. $485 month plus deposit. 304-872-2696 or 304-880-6319. 7/12, 7/19 2tp2-bedroom apartment in Mt. Lookout; no pets; $425 month plus $300 security deposit; utilities not in-cluded; not HUD approved. 304-872-1519. 6/28 TF

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

7 rooms (includes conference room and waiting room), 1,300 sq. ft. Also, 1,200 sq. ft. offi ce space. Paved park-ing in front. 818 Arbuckle Road. Can be combined to make 1 larger space. 872-2793 or 618-0736. 10/6 TF

Classifi eds,Continued from 3-B

MISCELLANEOUS

Eliminate your heating bills. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Youngs Inc 304-345-8222. 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 3tp2 Grave plots at Memorial Gardens in Calvin, WV. $1,500. Call Bob Russell at 304-742-3130. 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 5tp

WILL DO

Fence installations and repair of all types of fencing. Odd jobs welcome. Call Larry 304-872-6395. 7/12 1tpPave and repair driveways. Also seal coating. Free estimates. More than 35 years experience. Licensed and insured. Driveways installed with state of the art equipment. Excavating available. Talk to me personally for estimate. Start with trust accredited business. Member of BBB. With A+ rating. Ask for BBB credentials before signing contract. (304) 765-3555 or (304) 472-7349. Marsh’s Paving. 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 4tpAsphalt Paving residential and com-mercial. No job too small or too large: Driveways, parking lots and more. Also, sealcoating. 30% sum-mer discounts. Also, senior and vet-eran discounts. Over 25 years expe-rience. All work guaranteed. Free es-

timates. Licensed, insured and bond-ed. 472-5176 or 613-5557. 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 4tpWill do: Time, oil, adjust and clean most all sewing machines. Parts ex-tra. Phone 872-2675 or 304-619-2297. 3/29 TF

EMPLOYMENT

YOUTH SERVICE WORKER Pressley Ridge has an opening for a Youth Service Worker to work directly with troubled youth providing case management ser-vices and coordination. The po-sition is based in the Nicholas Co DHHR offi ce. Must have a Social Work Degree. Starting salary is $26,160 with experience consid-ered. Send resume and cover letter to Pressley Ridge, P. O. Box 1202, Crab Orchard, WV 25827 or email Patricia.K.Caufi eld@wv.gov. EOE 7/5, 7/12 2tbAttention RNs. Four-star skilled nursing center has openings for RN. Quality oriented facility. Excellent team, highly skilled staff. We are looking for a key player, with great skills who enjoys working with the elderly. We offer: complete ben-efi ts, including medical, dental and life coverage, paid vacation and holidays, 401K, competitive wag-es and an opportunity to work with the best! EOE. Send resume to Attn: Administrator, 200 Days Drive, Sutton, WV 26601. 7/5, 7/12 2tbPart-time barber at Hair Business at Mt. Lookout. 872-4643. 7/5, 7/12 2tpCOMING SOON! A progressive Credit Union will be opening in Summersville in August 2012. We are accepting resumes for a part-time

teller/clerk and a full-time Member Service Representative. We offer competitive salaries and all full-time positions come with an excel-lent optional benefi t program! If you would like to be part of our team, please send your resume with salary requirements today. Equal opportunity employer. Send re-sume to Resumes, P. O. Box 503, Summersville, WV 26651. 6/28 – 8/9 7tpNow Hiring Class A CDL licensed drivers. Home every night! $2,000 Hiring Bonus! Candidate must have valid CDL license with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements. Two year driving experience required. Competitive wages and benefi ts in-clude paid time off, 401 (K) with Company match, health insurance. For further information, call 304-574-2509. 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 4tbNow Hiring Class B CDL li-censed drivers for local deliv-eries. $ 1000 Hiring Bonus! Candidate must have valid CDL li-cense with Tanker and Hazmat en-dorsements. One year driving ex-perience required. Competitive wag-es and benefi ts include paid time off, 401 (K) with Company match, health insurance. For further infor-mation, call 304-574-2509. 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 4tb#1 Avon immediate openings, 40% earnings, $$$ extra income. No door-to-door. Flexible hours. 742-5283. 5/31 – 7/19 8tp

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

Summersville Regional Medical Center is seeking proposals for trad-ing in a damaged 2007 Chevrolet

Equinox with an estimated repair of $5000. We are interested in a pick-up truck with the following mini-mum requirements: 2010 Model or newer - Approximately 50,000 miles - 6-cylinder automatic - 4-wheel drive. Please mail sealed proposals to Summersville Regional Medical Center, 400 Fairview Heights Road, Summersville, WV 26651, Attn: Dave Henderson or Beth Knight. Sealed proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. on July 16, 2012. The bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. SRMC, in its sole discretion, will award the bid based upon the best value after considering the mileage, age, condition, and price of the ve-hicle. The vehicle may be viewed at John Collins Towing, 909 Powells Creek Road, Birch River, WV. (304) 619-8697. 7/12 1tb2007 GMC Sierra. Excellent con-dition. 22,000 miles. $17,500 Call 872-6511. 7/5, 7/12 2tp

FLEA MARKET/ANTIQUES

“The Good Old Stuff” Antiques, primitives, crafts, candles and lots more. Located across from Summersville Public Library just off Rt. 19. New merchandise weekly. Closed Wednesday. 304-883-2518. 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 4tp

YARD SALE

Garage Sale Friday, July 13, 1592 Runa Road, Mt. Nebo, 8 a.m. TV, lawn tools, household items. 7/12 1tpBenefi t Yard Sale and Hotdog Sale at Jordan Chapel Gym, Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, 9:00-

4:00, Saturday, July 14, 9 – 3. Large Variety, New merchandise daily! Live music. 7/5, 7/12 2tpBig 3-family yard sale: quilts, com-forter set, new drapes, little girl closthes, home décor, toys, rugs, cheval oak mirror, complete Bible on CD (new), fabrics, craft supplies, designer purses, NASCAR, fl oral wreaths, etc. Saturday, July 14, from 8 – 4 p.m., 176 Groves Street. 7/12 1tpOur big annual Yard sale – Lots of great bargains. Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. - ? Rain or shine. 320 Town Mountain Road, Summersville. Please do NOT come early. 7/12 1tpYard sale Thursday, July 12 – Saturday, July 14. Start time 8:30 a.m. 1823 Pool Road, Pool, WV. Second house on the left past Mount Gilead Church from Drunkards Roost. A little bit of everything. 7/12 1tpYard sale, Coke Road, Craigsville. Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14. Cancel if rain. Follow signs. Cindy Brown’s things. Baby clothes (girls newborn – 12 months) toys, etc. Men’s stuff, bird house décor, girl’s clothes 6x – 14, too many items to mention. 7/12 1tpGarage sale, 301 Irish St., Summersville, 9 – 4, Friday, July 13, 2012. 7/12 1tpYard sale, Thursday, July 12, from 9 – dark. Groves Ford Road towards Canvas. Lots of everything. 7/12 1tpYard sale Mt. Lookout. Turn right at Hair Business end of hard top on hill. Saturday, July 14, from 9 – 5. 872-0589. 7/12 1tp

June Property Transfers

Jeffrey Russell and Arlene Hob-son to Arlene Hobson and Hayden Webb, property in Beaver District for $20,000.

Carl Tabit to Stephen and Lillian Campbell, property in Grant District for $2,000.

Virginia Groves to Pamela Kidd, property in Kentucky District.

Timothy and Catherine Smallwood to Lynne Mills, property in Summers-ville District for $108,000.

Dale, Beverly, Danny, Karen, James, Kimberly, William and Ann Ward and Donna and Johnny Hines to James Mi-nor and Donna Plummer, property in Kentucky District for $65,000.

Cowen Properties and President Howard Blyler to D. Ralph and Mary Carpenter, property in Beaver District for $25,263.

Little Laurel Baptist Church Trust to Robert Crowder, property in Beaver District for less than $100.

James WIlliams Sr. to Steven Trescot and Julie Nethken-Trescot, property in Beaver District for $30,000.

Paul and Clarissa Meadows to Da-vid and Patricia Foster, property in Summersville for $45,000.

Larry and Gary Cook to Wesley Nutter, property in Wilderness District for $22,000.

Dail and Homer Mullens to Thomas Dillon, property in Beaver District for

$15,000.Arthur Standish Trust and Victor

McClure Estate to Go Mart Inc., prop-erty in Beaver District for $206,000.

Summersville Church of God to New Beginnings Worship Center, property in Summersville Corp.

Terry Foster to David Aldridge, property in Wilderness District for $1,000.

Franklin and Elizabeth Dix to Dix Enterprises Inc., property in Summers-ville District for less than $100.

James and Lee Ann Derito to Kris-ten Derito, property in Beaver District.

Harold and Barbara Judy to Victory Chapel Community Church, property in Kentucky District for less than $100.

Daniel and Margaret Morgan to Warren and Jalea Morgan, property in Beaver District.

Ada Callaway to Jason Kinser, prop-erty in Jefferson District.

Catherine, Dolores and Russel Mar-shall and Josephine Woody to Reva Giannini, property in Wilderness Dis-trict for $850.

Frederick Moore II to Trampus and Natalie Dobson, property in Kentucky District for $230,000.

Betty Blackwell to Dianna Pierson, property in Wilderness District for $10,000.

Albert McCutcheon Life Estate to David, Richard and James McCutch-eon, property in Wilderness District.

John Morrison to Michael Morrison, property in Kentucky District.

William Boyce to Bradley and Terri Boyce, property in Kentucky District for $22,000.

Joseph Russell to Beverly Russell, property in Beaver District for less than $100.

Len and Angela Hanshaw to Paul Tasker, property in Wilderness District for $500.

Charlotte Horvat to Carl Horvat II, property in Summersville District.

Charlotte and Carl Horvat II to Bon-nie Green, property in Summersville District for $20,000.

Alice White to Howard White, prop-erty in Town of Summersville for less than $100.

Billy Moore to Deborah Greene, property in Wilderness District for $25,000.

Lavana Conrad to Larry Conrad, property in Beaver District.

Anita Brown to Melissa Brown, property in Beaver District.

Cheryl O’Dell to Janet Hudkins, property in Kentucky District for less than $100.

Substitute trustee Connie Kesner and Amber and Brian Deitz to Bank of America, property in Summersville Corp. for $68,964.

Louis Maiuri to Timothy McKin-ney, property in Hamilton District for $10,000.

Lucille and Attorney-in-fact Gene Frame to James Frame, property in Hamilton District for $500.

Bent Lycans and Laura Lycans

Young to Brent Lycans and Jaclyn Hatfi eld Lycans, property in Kentucky District for $35,438.94.

Paul and Mary Humphreys to Craig Johnson LLC, property in Beaver Dis-trict for $75,000.

Charles McCue Revocable Liv-ing Trust and Guarantor and Trustee Charles S. McCue to Sybil E. McCue Revocable Living Trust and Guarantor and Trustee Sybil McCue, property in Kentucky District.

Rebecca Goff to Dennis and Judy Sparks, property in Wilderness Dis-trict.

Tommy and Sharon Moses to Tom-my Moses Jr., property in Wilderness District.

Norman and Hicle Rexrode Life Es-tates to Susan Butcher, Barbara Wil-liams, Norman Rexrode Jr. and Jane Jones, property in Summersville.

Roger and Deborah Meador to Tra-vis Hunter, property in Summersville for $125,000.

Levern and Patty Collins to Charles Collins, property in Hamilton District for less than $100.

Lester and Charlene Perry to Gary and Leslie Carpenter, property in Ham-ilton District.

Gary and Leslie Carpenter to Charles and Geraldine Shuss, property in Hamilton District for $3,500.

Robert Crowder to Lola Crowder, property in Beaver District for $8,000.

Dorothy Bennett Life Estate to Patsy Bond, property in Beaver District.

Sandra Williams to Dawn Wilson, property in Wilderness District for $12,000.

Dianna Pierson to Rebecca Stewart, property in Wilderness District.

Edith Whittington to Shannon Whit-tington, Meredith Livesay, Greta Da-vis, Donald Whittington and Ronald Whittington, property in Kentucky District.

Carlotta Evans to Mountainheart Community Services Inc., property in Summersville Corp. for $195,000.

Donna Carroll to Wannie, Janis, James and Clara Lusk, property in Hamilton District for $8,000.

Lindsey Ray to Quality Manufac-tured Homes LLC, property in Sum-mersville District for $17,500.

Leo Perkins to Gale and Rosetta Hall, property in City of Richwood for $12,000.

Jack Chapman Irrevocable Trust and Trustee Carolyn Chapman to Paul and Leslie Mateer, property in Kentucky District for $4,500.

Three Forks Realty LLC to Terry and Jessica Ward, property in Hamil-ton District for $50,065.

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4x4

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2008 Ford Explorer 4x4 XLT

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The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, July 12, 2012 — 5B

Legal NoticesLegal NoticesLegal Notices

Renewal AdvertisementNotice is hereby given that Atlantic Leaseco, LLC, 702 Professional Park Drive, Suite

D, Summersville, WV 26651 has a permit on fi le with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface mining of approximately 69.04 acres and has submit-ted an application to the DEP, 254 Industrial Drive, Oak Hill, WV 25901, for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number E007800 to operate and maintain an underground coal mine in the Kittanning seam of coal. The operation is discharging into Falls Run of Clear Fork and Little Creek of/and Muddlety Creek of Gauley River; Tug Fork of Powell Creek and Rockhouse Run of Anthony Creek of/and Birch River of Elk River; all of Kanawha River and is located 4.6 miles, northwest of Calvin in Hamilton District of Nicholas County, Longitude 80º 43’ 52” and Latitude 38º 24’ 4” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map).

Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by:

Name Address

Atlantic Leaseco, LLC702 Professional Park Drive, Suite DSummersville, WV 26651

Plum Creek TimberlandsP. O. Box 1109Lewisburg, WV 24901

Gauley Eagle Holdings, Inc.103 Ballpark Drive, Suite 103Craigsville, WV 26205

and the mineral associated herewith is owned by:

Name Address

Pardee Minerals, LLC340 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 300Charleston, WV 25314

MeadWestvaco Corp.P. O. Box 577Rupert, WV 25984

H.R. Dietz Et AlP. O. Box XSummersville, WV 26651

and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by:

Name Address

Pardee Minerals, LLC340 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 300Charleston, WV 25314

MeadWestvaco Corp.P. O. Box 577Rupert, WV 25984

Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by:

Name Address

Plum Creek TimberlandsP. O. Box 1109Lewisburg, WV 24901

Rapp, Eugene369 Muddlety Valley RoadSummersville, WV 26651

Vaughan, Junior374 Muddlety Valley RoadSummersville, WV 26651

Tenney, Charles & Sharon373 Muddlety Valley RoadSummersville, WV 26651

Vaughan, Billy & Jonell379 Muddlety Valley RoadSummersville, WV 26651

Vaughan, William & Kathleen379 Muddlety Valley RoadSummersville, WV 26651

Vaughan, Bradford A.P. O. Box 358Bradley, WV 25818

Frame, Matthew J. & Stephanie389 Muddlety Valley RoadSummersville, WV 26651

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 August 25, 2012, or thirty (30) days from date of fi nal publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until August 25, 2012, or thirty (30) days from date of fi nal publication in the DEP Regional Offi ce located at the address above AND in the Nicholas County Clerk’s Offi ce during nor-mal business hours.

DEP Telephone No: (304) 465-1911 Permit No.: E0078007/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 4t

Renewal AdvertisementNotice is hereby given that Atlantic Leaseco, LLC, 702 Professional Park Drive, Suite

D, Summersville, WV 26651 has a permit on fi le with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the surface mining of approximately 322.11 acres and has submitted an application to the DEP, 254 Industrial Drive, Oak Hill, WV 25901, for renewal of Article 3 Permit Number P065700 to operate and maintain a preparation plant. The operation is discharging into Crooked Run, Clear Fork, Sugar Camp Run, and Unnamed Tributaries of Muddlety Creek of Gauley River of Kanawha River and is located 3.3 miles, northwest of Calvin in Hamilton District of Nicholas County, Longitude 80º 44’ 5” and Latitude 38º 23’ 8” (Coordinates from USGS Topographic Map).

Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by:

Name Address

Atlantic Leaseco, LLC702 Professional Park Drive, Suite DSummersville, WV 26651

Pardee Minerals, LLC340 MacCorkle Ave SE, Suite 300Charleston, WV 25314

Gauley Eagle Holdings, Inc.103 Ballpark Drive, Suite 103Craigsville, WV 26205

and the mineral associated herewith is owned by:

Name Address

Pardee Minerals, LLC340 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 300Charleston, WV 25314

and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by:

Name Address

Pardee Minerals, LLC340 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 300Charleston, WV 25314

Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by:

Name Address

Atlantic Leaseco, LLC702 Professional Park Drive, Suite DSummersville, WV 26651

Pardee Minerals, LLC340 MacCorkle Ave SE, Suite 300Charleston, WV 25314

Gauley Eagle Holdings, Inc.103 Ballpark Drive, Suite 103Craigsville, WV 26205

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 August 25, 2012, or thirty (30) days from date of fi nal publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until August 25, 2012, or thirty (30) days from date of fi nal publication in the DEP Regional Offi ce located at the address above AND in the Nicholas County Clerk’s Offi ce during nor-mal business hours.

DEP Telephone No: (304) 465-1911 Permit No.: P0657007/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 4t

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATEThe undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that cer-

tain Deed of Trust, dated the 2nd day of May, 2005, and duly recorded in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 359, at page 616 and re-recorded in Deed Book 457, at page 665, T. Michael Hewitt and Linda Lindsey and Julie Hewitt did convey unto Sarah A. Crichigno, Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the benefi ciary has elected to appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee dated April 24, 2012 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s offi ce; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee hav-ing been instructed by G MAC Mortgage, LLC (successor by merger to GMAC Mortgage Corporation) to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the N icholas County Courthouse in S ummersville, West Virginia, on July 16, 2012 at 1 1:30 o’clock a.m. the following described real estate, together with its improve-ments, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Richwood District, N icholas County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN NICHOLAS COUNTY, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 342, PAGE 455, ID# 621100, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CONTAINING 1.164 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM CLAIR B. HEWITT AND ELLEN HEWITT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 342 PAGE 455 DATED 01/03/1991 AND RECORDED 11/02/1991, NICHOLAS COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 4 0 Avenue B, Richwood, WV 26261.

The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Offi ce or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and also the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affi xed to the deed). The purchasers shall be responsible for pay-ment of all real estate taxes.

The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

TERMS: $12,000.00 in cash and/or certifi ed funds as deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.

FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the prop-erty, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at thee sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announce-ment at the time and place designated or by posting a notice of the same, and act by agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale.

SENECA TRUSTEES, INC.6108 Mid Atlantic DriveMorgantown, WV 26508

(304) 413-0044(304) 292-2918

Toll free: (888) 534-3132Reference File No. 42- 025129-09

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALEPursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 13th day

of December 2007, signed by Anthony D. Long, to Metz Law Offi ces, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicolas County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 392, at page 462, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Lender, and default having been made un-der the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Lender and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 2:15 o’clock P.M. on the 17th day of JULY 2012 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Nicholas County, West Virginia the following described real estate:

All those certain lots or parcels of land, together with the improvements there-on and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate at Beech Glen, Jefferson District, Nicholas County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows:

Parcel I: Beginning at an iron stake on the southeast side of the C&O Railroad right of way near the residence of Mary J. Woodson; thence S. 27 degrees E. 109.20 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 72 -09 E. 20.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 29 – 08 E. 21.77 feet to an iron pin on the old county road; thence S. 70 – 18 W 68.08 feet along the old county road to an iron in; thence continuing along said old county road S. 86 – 51 W. 86.61 feet to an iron pin; thence along the right of way of the C&O Railroad, N. 27 – 22 E. 155.30 feet to the place of beginning, and being part of the 1 1/2 acres set forth in Deed Book 151 at page 101.

Along with a right of way along the old county road from the road alongside the present public hightway, such right of way to be appendant to the lot afore-said and the use thereof to be in common with other’s entitled thereto and not to be executed.

Parcel II: Being all the residue of a certain lot containing 1 1/2 acres, more or less, which said residue includes all of that portion of said lot lying on the south side of Hodge and W.R. Williams on both sides of Gauley River and to include any part thereof which may be in Fayette County, said 1 1/2 acres being set forth more fully in Deed Book 151 at page 101, to which reference is here made.

Subject to the exception and reservation from Parcel II that lot conveyed to W.R. Williams et ux by deed recorded in Book 198 at page 54 and that certain lot surrounding the residence of Mary J. Woodson, all as shown on a map dated March 16, 1962, and attached to that certain deed from Mary Jarrett Woodson et vir to M.E. Hodge et ux recorded in Deed Book 213 at page 426.

It is the intention of this notice to sell the secured property by proper descrip-tion as was intended to be transferred and conveyed in the aforesaid deed of trust.

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 131 Riverfront Dr., Jodie, West Virginia 26690

TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the es-sence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fi tness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the prem-ises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale may be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

Any sale hereunder may be adjourned from time to time without any notice other than oral proclamation at the time and place appointed for this sale or by posting of a notice of same. Should the Trustee not appear at the time appointed for the sale and there is no notice posted of a continuance please contact the offi ce of the Trustee to make further in-quiry. Any sale may be conducted or adjourned by the designated agent or attorney of the Trustee. The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of communications set forth below.

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81

Parkersburg, WV 26102Telephone (304) 485-3851

Fax (304) 485-0261E-mail: vgolden@goldenamos.com

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITYDRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND 4(f) STATEMENT

NICHOLAS COUNTY AIRPORT/SUMMERSVILLE LAKE PROJECTNICHOLAS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, by this Notice of Availability (NOA), advises the public that the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) and Draft 4(f) Statement for Obstruction Removal at the Nicholas County Airport (Summersville Lake Project,) are complete and available for pub-lic review. The purpose of the project is to bring the approach to runway 22 into confor-mance with FAA design standards. The project consists of removing trees currently in the approach surface and re-vegetating the area with acceptable species of trees and shrubs that, when fully mature, will not penetrate the approach surface to runway 22. A Finding of No Signifi cant Impact (FONSI) is anticipated for the proposed project.

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 40 CFR 1501.4, the DEA and 4(f) Statement will be available to the public in the affected area for thirty (30) days for review and comment. Final determination regarding the need for additional NEPA documentation will be made after the public review period, which begins July 5, 2012. A c

opy of the documents may be viewed at the following locations:Nicholas County CommissionNicholas County Courthouse700 Main Street, Suite 1Summersville, WV 26651

Federal Aviation AdministrationBeckley Airports Field Offi ce176 Airport Circle, Rm 101Beaver, WV 25813

Environmental Analysis Section, Planning Branch Huntington District Corps of Engineers 502 Eighth Street Huntington, West Virginia 25701-2070

Comments pertaining to the documents should be directed to:

Mr. Matthew Di GiulianBeckley Airports Field Offi ceFederal Aviation AdministrationBeaver, WV 25813

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATEThe undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that

certain Deed of Trust, recorded the 27th day of September, 2005, in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 363, at page 485, William A. Underwood and Melissa D. Underwood did convey unto Richard A. Pill, Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the benefi ciary has elected to appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee dated June 4, 2012 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s of-fi ce; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by B ranch Banking and Trust Company to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the N icholas County Courthouse in S ummersville, West Virginia, on July 16, 2012 at 1 1:30 o’clock a.m. the following described real estate, together with its improve-ments, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Wilderness District, N icholas County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:

All that certain tract or parcel of real estate, together with any buildings or im-provements thereon, rights or rights of way incidental thereto, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Wilderness District, Nicholas County, West Virginia, and as more particularly bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a setstone (found) corner to tract and corner to Mark Baker, which bears S. 53° 26’ 32” E. 163.84’ to a 1 1/2” iron pipe (found), thence, with Mark Baker, N. 53° 19’ 43” W. 305.73 feet to a 1 1/2” iron pipe (found) on east side of W.V. State Route 41, corner to same, thence leaving Mark Baker and with east side of W.V. State Route 41, N. 03° 07’ 24” W. 534.36 feet to a roofbolt (set) on east side of W.V. State Route 41, thence, leaving W.V. State Route 41 and through original tract the following two (2) calls, S. 66° 09’ 20” E. 343.83 feet to a 3/4” rebar (set), thence, S. 03° 58’ 45” W. 578.56 feet to the point of beginning containing 3.59 acres more or less.

This deed of trust is made subject to the same exceptions, reservations, condi-tions, restrictions, and easements contained in prior deeds of conveyance of record for the above described real estate, insofar as same are presently applicable and have not been released, abandoned or discharged by law or otherwise.

At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 4129 Wilderness High way, Mount Lookout, WV 26678.

The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Offi ce or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and also the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affi xed to the deed). The purchasers shall be responsible for pay-ment of all real estate taxes.

The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

TERMS: $9,000.00 in cash and/or certifi ed funds as deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the prop-erty, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.

Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announce-ment at the time and place designated or by posting a notice of the same, and act by agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale.

SENECA TRUSTEES, INC.6108 Mid Atlantic DriveMorgantown, WV 26508

(304) 413-0044(304) 292-2918

Toll free: (888) 534-3132Reference File No. 42-010380-12

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FAMILY COURT OF NICHOLAS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIAAMY M. PIERSON, Petitionervs. 12-DV-132CHESTER D. KEEN, Respondent

ORDER OF PUBLICATION(DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

The object of this suit is to obtain protection from domestic violence.The object of this publication by Class I legal advertisement is to notify Respondent of

the EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER prohibiting the above-named Respondent fromabusing, harassing, stalking, threatening, intimidating or engaging in conduct that placesPetitioner and/or the child(ren) and/or incapacitated person(s) named in the ORDER inreasonable fear of bodily injury.

To the Above-Named Respondent: CHESTER D. KEENIt appearing by affi davit and by evidence duly taken in this action that you could not

be found in or that you have left the State of West Virginia, you are hereby notifi ed of theORDER following immediately below. This EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER will re-main in effect until the fi nal hearing on this matter is held. The fi nal hearing will be heldat the above-named Family Court, located at Courthouse Annex, 511 Church Street, 3rdFloor, Summersville, WV 26651 on JULY 17, 2012 AT 9:00 A.M. The fi nal hearing may result in the issuance of a fi nal domestic violence protective order and will be held whether or not you appear.

DATE: JULY 3, 2012Debbie Facemire

Clerk7/12 1T

6B — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas Chronicle

Legal NoticesLegal NoticesLegal NoticesNOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

DECEDENT’S NAME FILE PERSONAL REPR. ADDRESSAlice M. Thompson 8393 Melinda G. Neff, 136 Barren Hill Rd., Honey Brook,

PA 19344Doyle R. Waggoner 8418 Patricia Sweeney, 9527 Webster Rd., Summersville,

WV 26651Thelma M. Dancy 8420 William Hickman, P. O. Box 326, Fenwick, WV

26202Dimples Smith 8422 Wetzel Bennett, 700 Main St., Suite 3,

Summersville, WV 26651Robert Junior Wilfong 8425 Christine R. Wilfong, 6 McCarty Ave., Richwood,

WV 26261Forest Loring Seabolt 8432 Oris Everett Seabolt, P. O. Box 799, Craigsville,

WV 26205Danny Guy Bennett 8433 Dorothy J. Bennett, 433 Carpenter Rd., Craigsville,

WV 26205Irene M. Skaggs 8434 Gordon F. Murphy, P. O. Box 1178, Craigsville, WV

26205Betty Jane Cutlip 8435 Barbara Porter, 500 Fifth St., Radford, VA 24141Dottie Ann Kidwell 8440 Earl A. King, 1305 Dilston Rd., Silver Spring, MD

20903Charles Wesley Hayslett 8411 Virginia L. Hayslette, 622 E. Mt. Lookout Rd., Mt.

Lookout WV 26678Helen Louise Jarvis 8442 Carolyn L. Jarvis, 238 Curry Lane, Tioga WV 26691Mina Elizabeth Morrison 8443 Christine M. Montgomery, 64 Gen Rd., Swiss, WV

26690Mary V. Treadway 8446 Douglas Treadway, P. O. Box 831, Tierra Amarilla,

NM 87575Iva Orphenia Spencer 8452 Jacqueline S. Cox, 181 Park Ave, Craigsville, WV

26205Wanda Hendrickson 8454 William G. Hendrickson, 865 Middle Collison Creek

Rd., Mt. Lookout, WV 26678Zura Levada Ramsey 8457 Beverly Klemann 1592 Runa Rd. Mt. Nebo WV

26679 & Linda Gossett PO Box 7031 Chestnut Mtn GA 30502

The administration of the above decedent’s estate is pending in the offi ce of the Clerk of County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, 700 Main Street, Suite 2, Summersville, WV 26651.

All persons who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifi cation of the personal representative, venue or jurisdiction of the Court must be fi led with the Clerk of the County Commission within three (3) months after the date of the fi rst publica-tion or thirty (30) days of service of a copy of the notice whichever is later.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must fi le their claims with the Clerk of the County Commission within three (3) months of the date of the fi rst publication of this notice or thirty (30) days after service of a copy of this publication by the personal representative.

Settlement of the estate of the above named decedents will proceed without reference to a Fiduciary Commissioner unless within ninety (90) days from the fi rst publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party in interest or an unpaid creditor fi les a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a Fiduciary Commissioner.

Date of fi rst publication of this Notice is July 5, 2012 Audra Deitz Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia

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NOTICE OF PENDING OR UNADMINISTERED ESTATENotice is hereby given that settlement of the estate of the following named decedents

will proceed without reference to a fi duciary commissioner unless within forty fi ve days from the fi rst publication of this notice such reference is requested by a party in interest or an unpaid creditor fi les a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fi -duciary commissioner.

Stark D. Amick Dated this 5th day of July, 2012.

Audra DeitzClerk of the County Commission of

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF BLASTING OPERATIONSNotice is hereby given that Meadow Creek Minerals, LLC P.O. Box 309 407 Prosperity Road Prosperity, WV 25909 (304) 252-7429 Permit No. S-3022-88 situated in Grant District of Nicholas County, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of

Kesslers Cross Lanes will be conducting blasting activities in accordance with all State and Federal Laws and as approved by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Blasting activities will occur Monday through Saturday from “sunrise to sunset” (or list other specifi c times). No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to com-mence on July 16, 2012 and continue through July 15, 2013. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to the specifi c area will be safeguarded from unau-thorized entry. The warning signal prior to each blast shall be from an air horn, audible to at least one half mile from the blast. The warning will be given three (3) minutes prior to detonation and will consist of three (3) short blasts of fi ve (5) seconds duration with fi ve (5) seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be one long blast from an air horn, of twenty (20) seconds duration.

Blasting shall be conducted in such a way so as to prevent adverse impacts to the pub-lic or the environment. Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situation where rain, lightning, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires un-scheduled detonations.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTONCASE NO. 12-0652-PWD- 19ABIRCH RIVER PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTa public utility, Birch River, Nicholas County. Rule 19A application to increase water rates and charges.

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY INTERIM RATE INCREASEOn May 18, 2012, Birch River Public Service District (Birch River) fi led an application

requesting a water rate increase. To qualify for the optional rate procedure for small utili-ties established by Rule 8.2 (Old Rule 19-A) of the Public Service Commission Rules for the Construction and Filing of Tariffs (Tariff Rules), 150 C.S.R. 2, the annual gross revenue of the utility must not exceed $1,000,000.

On the recommendation of Commission Staff, the Commission approved an emergency interim rate increase for Birch River effective for bills rendered on and after July 6,2012. The specifi c rates approved are as follows:

RATES (customers with metered water supply)$12.20 per thousand gallons water usage

MINIMUM CHARGENo minimum bill will be rendered for less than the following based on meter size: 5/8 inch meter $ 32.19 per month 3/4 inch meter $ 48.28 per month1 inch meter $ 80.47 per month1- 1/2 inch meter $ 160.94 per month2 inch meter $ 257.51 per month3 inch meter $ 515.01 per month4 inch meter $ 804.70 per month6 inch meter $1,609.41 per monthThe above minimum charge is subject to an additional $1.47 per thousand gallons. LEAK ADJUSTMENT INCREMENT$6.74 per thousand gallons of water is to be used when the bill refl ects unusual con-

sumption which can be attributed to eligible leakage on customer’s side of the meter. This rate shall be applied to all such unusual consumption above customer’s historical aver-age usage.

This emergency interim rate increase is applicable to all Birch River customers. The emergency interim rates are subject to refund if not justifi ed by an ongoing Staff audit and fi nal decision in this matter. Customers may review the specifi c emergency interim rate changes at the Birch River offi ce.

These rates are interim rates only and may be increased, decreased or left unchanged at the conclusion of this rate case. During the course of this proceeding the Staff of the Commission will recommend fi nal rates for use by Birch River. Those rates will be pub-lished at a later date and may be protested at that time.

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATEThe undersigned Trustees, by virtue of the authority vested in them by that certain

deed of trust dated May 30, 2007, and duly recorded in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 384, at page 554, Norman W. Lavancher and Heather D. Lavancher did convey unto Richard A. Pill or David D. Pill, Trustee, certain real property described in said deed of trust; and the benefi ciary has elected to appoint Teays Valley Trustees, LLC as substitute Trustees by a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Offi ce; and default having been made under the aforementioned deed of trust and the undersigned Trustees, having been instructed by the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Nicholas County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Summersville, West Virginia 26651on: August 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

All that certain tract or parcel of real estate, together with any buildings or improve-ments thereon, rights or rights of way incidental thereto, and appurtenances there-unto belonging, situate in Wilderness District, Nicholas County, West Virginia, and as more particularly bounded and described as follows:TRACT 1Beginning for a description at a 1/2 inch Rebar (found) being the S.E. Corner of Lot No. 59 also being on the west line of Sunset Drive; thence leaving said West line S. 52° 14` W. 106.74 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar, the S.W. Corner of Lot No. 59; thence N. 17° 37` W, 99.92 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar, the N.W. corner of Lot No. 59; thence N. 52° 3` E. 117.41 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar, the N.E. Corner of Lot No. 59, being on the west line of Sunset Drive, thence with said west line S. 11° 55` S. 103.24 feet to the place of beginning containing 0.24 acres, more or less.TRACT IIBeginning at a 1/2 inch Rebar (found) being the N.E. Corner of Lot No. 61 and also being the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Sunset Drive; thence with the west side of Sunset Drive S. 11° 55 E. 103.24 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar, the S.E. corner of Lot 61; thence leaving said Sunset Drive S. 52º 37` W. 117.41 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar, the S.W. Corner of Lot 61; thence N. 17° 37 W. 99.96 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar located on the south line of Lakeview Drive; thence with said south line N. 53° 00` S. 128.0 feet to the place of beginning containing 0.264 acres, more or less.Subject property includes manufactured home serial number NCFLP59A/307332854523B; model, Berkshire; make, Fleetwood, which is affi xed and attached to the land and is part of the real property.Being the same real estate conveyed to Norman W. Lavancher and Heather D. Lavancher, husband and wife, by Quality Manufactured Homes, LLC, a West Virginia limited Liability Company, by deed dated May 30,2007 and to be recorded in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia, si-multaneously with this instrument.This Deed of Trust is made subject to the same expectations, reservations, condi-tions, restrictions, easements, contained in prior deeds of conveyance of record for the above described real estate, insofar as same are presently applicable and have not been released, abandoned or discharged by law or otherwise.

30 Sash Lane, Mount Nebo, WV 26679

The aforesaid property is SUBJECT TO any and all easements, rights-of-way, condi-tions, covenants and restrictions of record or in existence.

The sale of the foregoing real property will be made subject to all exceptions, reserva-tions, rights of way, easements, conditions, covenants, restrictions, leases and other ser-vitudes of record, if any, pertaining to said real estate, subject to all matters disclosed by an examination and inspection of the property, subject to any and all unpaid taxes as recorded against said property, and to any further matters announced at said sale. The property is sold subject to an accurate survey at purchaser`s expense.

The sale of the foregoing real property will also be made expressly subject to any and all other deeds of trust, judgments, liens, and all other encumbrances of any nature whatso-ever, if any, having priority over the deed of trust referred to herein.

The Trustees reserve the right to adjourn the sale, for a time, or from time to time, with-out further notice, by announcement at the time and place of sale describe above or any adjournment thereof. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

The subject property will be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Trustees shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property. The Trustees will deliver a trustees` deed to the purchaser without any cove-nant or warranty (express or implied) in the form prescribed by W. Va. Code §38-1-6. The Trustees make no representations and warranties about the title of the real estate to be conveyed. If the Trustees are unable to convey insurable or marketable title to purchaser for any reason, purchaser`s sole remedy is return of deposit.

TERMS OF SALE: $8,000.00 cash in hand at the time of sale in the form of a certifi ed check or cashier`s check made payable to “Teays Valley Trustees, LLC,” and the balance in cash closing within 30 days of the date of the sale. Purchaser shall pay for transfer stamps and recording fees. Additional terms of sale may be announced prior to the sale.

Teays Valley Trustees, LLC600 A-1 Prestige Park

Hurricane, West Virginia 25526(304) 757-7956

http://foreclosure.closingsource.net

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and Christy Hamilton.Stear also had three points in the

second game. Two points each were scored by Nicole Hamilton, Eberhart, Young and Hamilton.

Munger had one point.Nicole Hamilton registered two kills

and Stear one. Stear had three aces and Christy Hamilton one.

Nicole Hamilton had a block and Neff had a dink. Young had an 80 per-cent successful return rate from the li-bero position.

Nicholas County versus BuffaloThe Lady Grizzlies took the fi rst

game over the Lady Bison 25-18 and won the second game 26-24.

Stear and Munger tallied 15 of the NCHS points in the fi rst game with eight and seven, respectively. Four points each were scored by Nicole Hamilton and Eberhart. Neff and Christy Hamilton each had one point.

Balanced scoring was key in the second game led by Christy Hamil-ton with seven points and Eberhart six. Stear and Neff each had four points.

Munger scored three points and Ni-cole Hamilton two.

Nicole Hamilton and Stear each registered three kills. Christy Ham-ilton had two kills with one apiece from Munger and Neff. Stear had four service aces, Eberhart three and Munger one.

Stear had a block assist and a dink. Eberhart had 12 assists. Young had an 88 percent successful return rate from the libero position.

Nicholas County versus Park-ersburg

Nicholas County lost two one-sid-ed games to the powerful Lady Big Reds 9-25 and 5-25.

Stear led NCHS in the fi rst game with four points. One point each was scored by Nicole Hamilton, Eb-erhart, Munger, Neff and Christy Hamilton.

In the second game, one point each was scored by Stear, Nicole Hamilton, Eberhart, Munger and Neff.

Christy Hamilton, Stear and Jess Nuckols each recorded a kill. Eber-hart had three assists and Stear had a service ace.

Young had an 86 percent success-ful return rate from the libero posi-tion.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLAY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIAORDER OF PUBLICATION

KELLIS NICHOLS and CHILTON NICHOLS, PLAINTIFFSVSDONNA MANN, WILLIAM STEWART, JOHN LYNCH, BILLY W. LYNCH, FREDDIE

LYNCH, DONA SCHLERITZOVER, DAISEY SIZEMORE, HAROLD DAVIS, ERSKIN DAVIS, W. C. DAVIS JR., by his fi duciary W. C. DAVIS SR., GERALDINE HANNAH, ROBERT NICHOLS, MARIE FAULKNER, RANDALL NICHOLS, PATRICIA LITTLE, ANNA CARREL, and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOUISE BRAGG, and HEIRS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN OF THE ABOVE NAMED PARTIES,

DEFENDANTS CASE NO. 77-M-2

*The object of the suit is to allow the Court to modify a previous Final Order entered so that it is correct and complies with the Report of Commissioners.

TO THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN PARTIES AND/OR HEIRS OF PRTIES NAMED ABOVE AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

It appearing that a Motion to Correct Order entered by the Court fi led in this ac-tion that the above named Defendants or their heirs, known and unknown it is hereby ORDERED that a hearing on the MOTION TO CORRECT ORDER fi led in this matter will be held in the Courtroom of the Circuit Court of Clay County, West Virginia, Clay County Courthouse, Main Street, 2nd Floor, Clay, West Virginia, 25043, on the 6th day of August, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard, at which time you may appear and protect any interest you may have in this matter.

An Answer or Responsive Pleading in this matter may be served upon Wayne King, Co-Counsel for the Plaintiff, Chilton Nichols, 420 Main Street, P. O. Box 356, Clay, West Virginia 25043, Phone 1-304-880-8886 and/or Clinton Bischoff, Co-Counsel for Plaintiff, Chilton Nichols, 517 Main Street, Summersville, West Virginia, Phone 1-304-872-4085 or Fax 1-304-872-1043 on or before the 6th day of August, 2012.

A copy of the motion can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at his offi ce pursu-ant to the Rules of Civil Procedure to be used by the Court in Adoption actions.

Entered by the Clerk of said Court on the 18th day of June, 2012.MICHAEL W. ASBURY, CLERK

CIRCUIT COURT OF CLAY COUNTY6/28, 7/5, 7/12 3t

NICHOLAS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITYSUMMERSVILLE AIRPORT

SUMMERSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIAOBSTRUCTION REMOVAL

CONTRACT NO. 1FAA AIP NO. 3-54-0025-008-2012

JUNE 2012

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed proposals will be received by the Nicholas County Airport Authority at the

Nicholas County Commission, 700 Main Street, Suite 1, (or mailed to P.O. Box 754),Summersville, West Virginia 26651 until 1:30 P.M., August 2, 2012, for the followingwork:

Contract No. 1 – Obstruction RemovalThe bid prices shall include the costs for furnishing labor and materials and performing

all work set forth in the Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Form of Proposal, Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract, Supplemental GeneralConditions and Detail Specifi cations and Drawings prepared by Chapman Technical Group. Immediately following the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, all proposals which have been submitted in accordance with the required provisions will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The work to be bid upon is generally described as follows:

Contract No. 1 – Obstruction RemovalThe intent of this project is to remove trees which are currently penetrating the Runway 22 Threshold Siting Surface at the Summersville Airport, located in Summersville, WestVirginia. The project includes the clearing and off-site disposal of approximately 8 acres of trees in accordance with the standards and regulations set forth by the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The clearing area contains marketable timber which will becomeproperty of the Successful Bidder upon removal. The clearing shall consist of removing all trees at a maximum height of 12” above the existing ground surface, removing alltimber and slash from the site, treating the remaining stumps with herbicide to preventsprouting and treating the clearing area to remove invasive species of vegetation. The removal of trees can only be performed during the period of November 1, 2012 through February 15, 2013. The project will also include re-planting trees/shrubs to mitigate the vegetation loss, installing the temporary sediment and erosion controls detailedin the Best Management Practices (BMP) developed by the West Virginia Division ofForestry and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, mobilization and all other appurtenances required for a complete project as detailed in the construction plans and specifi cations prepared by Chapman Technical Group.

Construction Time Limits – The Contractor will be required to achieve Substantial Completion for the clearing portion of the project within 60 calendar days of the effec-tive date of the Notice to Proceed for clearing. The Contractor will be required to achieve Substantial Completion for the mitigation planting and fi nal site restoration portionof the project within 30 calendar days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed formitigation planting and site restoration. The Contractor will be required to achieve fi -nal completion and readiness for fi nal payment within 15 calendar days of the effectivedate of the Certifi cate of Substantial Completion for the mitigation planting and siterestoration. Liquidated Damages will be $3,000 per day for each after the expiration of the construction time.

Plans, Specifi cations and Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:Chapman Technical Group Nicholas County Commission43 East Main Street 700 Main Street, Suite 1Buckhannon, WV 26201 Summersville, WV 26651

Chapman Technical Group Contractors Association of WV200 Sixth Avenue 2114 Kanawha Boulevard, EastSt. Albans, WV 25177 Charleston, WV 25311

McGraw-Hill Dodge ReportsVirtual Plan Room: www.dodge.construction.comPhone: (501)-321-5406, Fax: (501)-625-3544

One (1) copy each of the Plans and Specifi cations may be obtained by each Bidder fromthe offi ce of Chapman Technical Group, 43 East Main Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, telephone (304) 472-8914, upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of $125.00 each.

Each prospective Bidder shall be required to purchase a minimum of one copy of theBidding Documents and be subsequently included on the Engineer’s offi cial bid register. They consist of plans, specifi cations and a bid submittal packet. The bid submittal packet provides an unbound copy and listing of the items which are to be submitted with the Bid. Bids received from Bidders not included on the offi cial bid register will be declared non-responsive and returned to the Bidder.

Each prospective Bidder must provide the following items as part of their bid submittal to be considered as a responsive bid.

1. West Virginia Contractor’s License2. Contractor’s Statement of Qualifi cations (Evidence of Competency and Financial

Responsibility)3. Bid Bond

Bidders are advised that a two-envelope system will be used. Each bid must be sub-mitted in a sealed main envelope containing the Bid Bond, WV Contractor’s License, Contractor’s Statement of Qualifi cations, and all other necessary documents as requiredon the bid opening checklist developed by the Engineer, and a separate sealed envelope inside the main envelope marked “Bid Proposal” containing the completed and signed bid(Form of Proposal).

The main envelope will be opened fi rst and if the Bid Bond, WV Contractor’s License,and Contractor’s Statement of Qualifi cations are included and appear to be in order, the envelope containing the bid will then be opened and publicly read aloud. If the above ref-erenced documents are not included as part of the bid submittal, the envelope contain-ing the bid will not be opened and the bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.

A Bidder may not withdraw his/her bid for a period of (90) days after the date set for opening of bids.

Bids shall be accompanied by a certifi ed check or bid bond payable to the NicholasCounty Airport Authority, Summersville, West Virginia, in an amount not less than fi ve percent (5%) of the Base Bid.

Nondiscrimination in Employment - Bidders on this work are required to comply withthe President’s Executive Order Number 11246 and the provisions of executive order num-ber 10925 as included therein. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this order are explained in the specifi cations.

Bidders must comply with the minimum rates for wages for laborers and mechanics as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act.

All prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid Conference to be held at theSummersville Airport, Summersville, West Virginia, at 1:30 P.M., July 23, 2012, for thepurpose of discussing the project and touring the site.

Each Bidder is hereby notifi ed that all bids may be rejected if the lowest responsive bid exceeds the Project estimate by more than seven percent (7%), and it is determined that an award of the contract would have an excessive infl ationary impact.

The Authority has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program inaccordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). As a recipient of funding from the DOT, the Authority signed an assurance to comply with the provisions of 49 CFR Part 26, “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in DOT Programs.”

This project, due to the amount of federal participation, requires the Contractor to meeta goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation of 1.4 percent (1.4%). The Contractor will be required to justify the amount of DBE participation which will be uti-lized or that there was a good faith effort made to allow for DBE participation. It is thepolicy of the Authority that DBE’s, as defi ned in 49 CFR Part 26, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts assisted in whole or part by funds granted by the DOT.

The Authority’s policies prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, handicap, age, religion or national origin, in the award or performance of any contract subject to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Authority will require its em-ployees, agents and Contractors to adhere to the provisions of this program.

The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and will require the Contractors to ad-here to the provisions of this program.

The Nicholas County Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. NICHOLAS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

BY: John Miller, President7/5, 7/12 2t

NOTICE TO BIDDERSNICHOLAS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

SUMMERSVILLE AIRPORTSUMMERSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA

Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 PM (LPT) August 2, 2012, and then publicly opened and read aloud at the Nicholas County Commission, 700 Main Street, Suite 1, Summersville, West Virginia 26651, for furnishing the following:

Contract No. 2 – Acquire Pre-Fabricated Cabin and Yurt KitsThe Nicholas County Airport Authority intends to purchase pre-fabricated cabin and

yurt kits for delivery to the Summersville Airport located in Summersville, West Virginia. The units shall comply with specifi cations prepared by Chapman Technical Group.

Contract time limit – 150 calendar days.

Copies of the specifi cations are on fi le and may be inspected at: Chapman Technical Group Nicholas County Commission 43 East Main Street 700 Main Street, Suite 1 Buckhannon, WV 26201 Summersville, WV 26651

Chapman Technical Group 200 Sixth Avenue

St. Albans, WV 25177

Specifi cations may be obtained from Chapman Technical Group, 43 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV, (304) 472-8914, for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held for this project. Questions regarding bids shall be directed to Chapman Technical Group at (304) 472-8914.

The Nicholas County Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Contract award will be contingent upon Federal Aviation Administration approval and funding availability.

The Authority has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). As a recipient of funding from the DOT, the Authority signed an assurance to comply with the provisions of 49 CFR Part 26, “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in DOT Programs.”

This project, due to the amount of federal participation, requires the Contractor to meet a goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation of 1.4 percent (1.4%). The Contractor will be required to justify the amount of DBE participation which will be uti-lized or that there was a good faith effort made to allow for DBE participation. It is the policy of the Authority that DBE’s, as defi ned in 49 CFR Part 26, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts assisted in whole or part by funds granted by the DOT.

THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THE MOST RECENT UPDATED PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO INSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY; TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS 49 CFR PART 21 - NONDISCRIMINATION IN BENEFITS FOR AND SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, AND 49 CFR PART 30 - DENIAL OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS TO SUPPLIERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES OF COUNTRIES THAT DENY PROCUREMENT MARKET ACCESS TO U.S. CONTRACTORS (FOREIGN TRADE RESTRICTION); AND BUY AMERICAN - STEEL AND MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS PROVISION OF THE AVIATION SAFETY AND CAPACITY EXPANSION ACT OF 1990.

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Legal NoticesLegal NoticesVolleyball,Continued from 1-B

MEETING NOTICERegion 4 Planning and Development Council’s Annual July Dinner Meeting will be held

on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Summersville Dam Picnic Area also known as “Roadside Park”, Shelter 3, Summersville, West Virginia. Proposed Agenda: Approval of Minutes, Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Director’s Report and Approval of Intergovernmental Reviews.

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Swimming lessons at

Veterans Memorial

Park PoolSwimming lessons will be held at the Nicholas County Veterans Me-

morial Park Pool for two more weeks. The cost is $35 per child with $5 discounts for each additional child.

The fi rst week starts July 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the second week of lessons for this season will start July 30 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate classes of-fered.

Also, a water aerobics class will be offered for the Senior ladies. The class will be on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. The cost is $5 per class. Please call 304 872-7900 for more information.

Summersville Middle School

football organizational

meetingThere will be an organizational meeting on Aug. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30

p.m. at the Summersville Middle School gymnasium for all students inter-ested in playing football this fall.

Students must bring with them a copy of a physical examination dated after June 1, 2012, and a copy of their health insurance. All students inter-ested in playing must have obtained a 2.0 grade point average the previous spring to be eligible to play and must be enrolled at Summersville Middle School. There will also be a parent meeting coinciding with the athlete meeting. For more information, call 619-4873.

Maxine CorbettRichwood EditorThe Collins Company hosted the

June 18 meeting of the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce with Plant Manager Ernest Lake in charge of present-ing the program. Two dozen mem-bers and guests were treated to lunch and given a trip down memo-ry lane.

Lake gave a history of the mill founded in 1901. The City of Rich-wood was actu-ally designed by mill engineers, with the fi rst houses construct-ed for mill em-ployee families, using the hard-woods that had brought the mill to the area.

Lake point-ed out the recent construction and improvements that had brought the business to a state of the art facility. He told those pres-ent how the mill operates, and the ac-tual “action” could be viewed from the windows in the conference room that overlook the work areas.

The renovation had been quite an investment for The Collins Company, costing more than a million dollars, but the increased productivity had been worth the cost, Lake said.

Collins hosts Richwood

Chamber meeting

Vice-President Ronnie Bragg chaired a recent Chamber of Commerce membership meeting hosted by The Collins

Companies mill.

Ernest Lake, Plant Manager for The Collins Companies, explained the lumber mak-ing process, speaking near one of many windows with a view of the actual work in

progress.

Lake was slated to retire after 36 years at this, the oldest continually operating sawmill in West Virginia, at the end of June. He was thanked by Chamber Vice-President Ron-

nie Bragg, who was chairing this meeting, for his help with the work of the Cham-ber, and con-tributions to the community over three de-cades.

C h a m b e r members were reminded of the July 15 Scenic Mountain Tri-athlon and the July 30 -Aug. 4 Cherry Riv-er Festival. It was announced that water has now been in-stalled inside the Lodge at Camp Splin-ter. A hot water heater will be installed next

week, and a refrigerator, donated by Sears Roebuck in Summersville, has been added.

New Chamber members include Mary Lou Cooper, Terry Trivolette, and the Richwood Food and Cloth-ing Pantry, Jim Thompson, Direc-tor.

The Chamber meets the third Monday of each month at 12 noon. New members are always welcome.

Scenic Mountain

Triathlon scheduled

for SundayRichwood’s annual Scenic Mountain Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday,

July 15. This swim, bike, run event is one of the premier races on the east coast of the United States.

The race begins with a half-mile swim in Summit Lake. The second leg of the contest takes the contestant up Kennison Mountain to the Cranberry

Mountain Nature Center. The fi nal portion of the event is a 3.1 mile run to the gates at Cranberry Glades, with the re-

turn trip bringing the triathlete to the fi nish line at the Center. The entire race course is within the confi nes of the Monongahela National Forest where athletes enjoy the scenic beauty of the route.

Following the race, a cookout meal will be available. This event begins with a spaghetti din-ner at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cher-ry River Plaza on Saturday, July 14, where the public is urged to come out and meet the ath-

letes. Serving time begins at 5 p.m.The Sunday action at Summit Lake begins at

10 p.m. All traffi c will be stopped on the lake exit road until all swimmers have exited the wa-ter. The best vantage point for spectators is at the Cranberry Nature Center where the bike transi-tion and the end of the race occur. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the race!

8B — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas Chronicle

By Mary MadenIllustrated by Tana Brinnand

Visit the author on the web at: www.marymaden.com!

Summer Reading Challenge 2012

Kids, parents and grandparents will enjoy reading the 8 chapters of the serial story, Sidney the Dancing Caterpillar, by author Mary Maden. When a prank goes awry, 10 year-old Jamie fi nds himself in the middle of a fl ower garden––and a whole lot of trouble! Jamie also fi nds a strange-looking caterpillar named Sidney. But Sidney is no ordinary bug––he’s a “Reading Bug” with a hidden talent! Wonder of wonders––Sidney loves reading so much that he literally dances for joy! But, tragedy strikes when Jamie’s new friend, Billy, sets out to catch the dancing caterpillar in a jar ––and in the process––may have “accidentally” stepped on Sidney! Find out how both Sidney and Jamie go through a metamorphosis in this heartwarming story. You won’t want to miss any chapters! Join the Chronicle each week beginning June 28 and continuing through August 16 for the adventures of Sidney the Dancing Caterpillar!.

Contest:The Summersville Area Chamber of Commerce and The Nicholas Chronicle are sponsoring the 2012 Summer Reading Chal-

lenge for kids who complete (by reading or have read to them) all eight chapters of Sidney the Dancing Caterpillar. Follow the adventure every Thursday, collect the story icon for each chapter and affi x it the game board shown here (we’ve included the fi rst icon to get you started). No photocopies will be accepted. Participants must use the original game board and original game pieces for the remaining seven chapters.

Prizes:Everyone under the age of 18 who returns a completed game board to The Nicholas Chronicle will receive a goody bag full of treats! In addition,

six winners, selected by random drawing from the completed game boards, will each receive a book bag full of school supplies and books. In addi-tion, the elementary school with the most participants will receive an ice cream party, sponsored by the Summersville Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

~ Margaret Fuller

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1129 Broad Street, Suite 100

Summersville, WV 26651

872-9000 Located behind Dairy Queen

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Ch. 3 gamepiece

The Story So Far… Jamie’s friends leave him alone to take the blame for ruining a fl ower garden. Mrs. Garcia, the garden’s owner, insists that Jamie take responsibility and fi x the fl ower garden. As Jamie is leaving the garden he sees the mysterious bug again!

Chapter Three

Seeing Things?“What!” Jamie’s jaw dropped in surprise. “You again!” Jamie didn’t know whether or not to be scared. But, somehow, he didn’t

feel threatened by the funny-looking thing. Curious, he got down on his hands and knees for a closer look. The strange-looking insect stood upright on top of the bicycle handlebars, and looked expectantly at Jamie.

“Are you real?” Jamie asked. The bug nodded its head vigorously, its whole body wiggling.“You can’t be real,” Jamie argued. “You’re…what do you call it…a hal-

lucination. That’s it! I hit my head when I fell and now I’m seeing things!” The bug began to shake its head back and forth as if to disagree.“You can understand me?” Jamie asked.Again, the bug nodded its head as if to say yes.“That’s impossible!” Jamie scoffed. “Isn’t it?”Again, the bug shook its head back and forth indicating no.“You really do understand me!” Jamie cried in disbelief.“Jamie!” a voice called. “Huh?” Jamie mumbled. “Are you talking to me?”“No, I’m talking to Josh,” Billy said sarcastically. Jamie realized that the voice was coming from behind him. When he turned

around he saw Billy and Josh. “C’mon,” Billy ordered. ”Let’s scram before Mrs. Garcia yells at us again!”Jamie breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment, he had thought the bug was

talking to him!“Just got to grab my bike!” Jamie shouted back. When Jamie turned back around, the bug had vanished! Jamie picked up his bike, and carefully walked it out of the yard. He didn’t

want to run over the bug––or any more of Mrs. Garcia’s fl owers! As soon as Jamie caught up to Billy and Josh, they quickly rode away. The

three boys pedaled down the street, zigzagging back and forth as they talked. “Cool ride, Dude!” Billy taunted Jamie. “Especially at the end. Speaking of

ends, I bet you have some thorns in yours!”Both Billy and Josh burst into huge guffaws of laughter.“What did Mrs. Garcia say to you?” Josh interjected.“Nothing, much,” Jamie said.“I bet she’ll call our parents for sure!” Billy moaned. “Bummer!”“Yeah, bummer,” Jamie agreed. “Listen, I gotta get home. Catch you lat-

er?” “No problemo,” Billy said. “Catch ya tomorrow!”“Sure,” Jamie fi bbed. “Later, Dude!” Billy said. “C’mon, Josh.” Jamie was relieved to see the boys go. He had avoided telling them about

having to go to Mrs. Garcia’s––for now!Hurriedly, Jamie rode home. He parked his bike in the driveway and head-

ed straight to his room. He shut the bedroom door and sat down at his desk. He turned on his computer and anxiously waited for the screen to come alive. He had to fi nd out what kind of insect it was!

Jamie “googled” the word “bug.” Hundreds of websites came up. He clicked on one of the sites. Jamie read over the page with diffi culty. There were too many words he didn’t know! Frustrated, he thought for a minute. On the left-hand side of the page were drawings of different kinds of bugs.

“If I can fi nd a picture instead of reading all this,” Jamie said, clicking on one of the illustrations. A big, full-color photograph popped up.

“That’s it!” Jamie cried with excitement.Staring out from the computer screen was the exact same bug he had seen

at Mrs. Garcia’s!

Next Time… Things Aren’t Always What They Seem!

1. In chapter three, Jamie says: “You’re…what do you call it…a hal-lucination…” If you don’t know what the word “hallucination” means, try to guess by reading the rest of the sentence. Now guess what the word means. Look in the dictionary to see if you are correct. Look in your newspaper for a word that you do not know the meaning of. Read the entire sentence that the word is in. Can you guess the word’s meaning? If you still can’t guess, read the sentences before and after. Look up the word in the dictionary. Were you correct?

2. For some reason, Jamie didn’t want Billy and Josh to know about his having to go to Mrs. Garcia’s. Why do you think that Jamie doesn’t want them to know?

3. The author uses the word “Googled.” Do you ever use the word “Google?” Do you know what it means? Look up the word “Googled” in the dictionary. Do you fi nd it there? If not, why not? Discuss with your teacher and class some other words that we use like the word “Google.”

4. Why was Jamie frustrated when he was using the computer to fi nd out what kind of insect he had

seen? Does this give us some information that we didn’t know about Jamie? What does this tell us about Jamie?

Chapter Three: Seeing Things?

Study Guide Questions

The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, July 12, 2012 — 9B

Have you ever wondered who the newsmakers were in the days gone by? Read what The Nicholas Chronicle reported 48 years ago on July 9, 1964:

165 Persons Are Enrolled at First County 4-H Camp“Hands That Serve” is the theme of the Nicholas County 4-H camp, which is being held at Nicholas County Memorial Park July 6-10.Approximately 165 campers and instructors enrolled at camp Monday, according to Rush Butcher, Nicholas County 4-H club agent.Among those assisting with the camp are: Clarence Wilson, Soil Conservation Service, Paul Hamilton, Garrett Bragg, and Ray Shamblin, all from the department of Natural Resources; Carlos Rapp, Vocational Agriculture Instructor; Oley Bennett, Appalachian Power Co.; and Harold Phillips, State Farm Insurance Co.Three camp directors from Morgantown are Thomas Bare, camp director; Miss Wildene Jones and Joe Neel, music and recreation directors.Local camp leaders are Mrs. Ralph Jones, Mrs. Jessie Hume, Mrs. Ruby Butcher, Miss Patricia P’Simer, Mrs. Carl Morrison, Miss Karen Ann Isner, Mrs. Betty Sapp, Miss Charlotte Moneypenny, Mrs. Roy Groves, Mrs. John McClung, and Mrs. Charles Eib. Also assisting at camp in Norman L. Rexrode, Nicholas County Extension agricultural agent.

Twenty-One Clubs RepresentedTwenty-one 4-H clubs in Nicholas County are represented at camp this week by the following: Mt. Lookout Go Getters, Junior- Helen Pitsenbarger, Billy Pitsenbarger, Joan Worlledge, Debby Dorsey, Linda Underwood.Mt. Lookout Go Getters Senior- Jamie Murphy, Hester Worllledge.Mt. Nebo Mountaineers- Janet Cox, Patsy Cox, Sharon McClung, Sandra McClung, Edra Conrad, Nancy Dorsey, Connie Beam, Glenna Bailes, Ellen Sebert, John McCutcheon, Tim McCutcheon.Canvas Pioneers III- Pamela Fitzwater, Barbara Jean Groves, Rebecca Chapman, Sharon Hines, Sharon Hughes, Fredrick Corbett, Michael Smith, Daniel Hughes, Allen Chaffi ns, Charles Meadows.Canvas Pioneers I- John Bolyard.Dain’s Dandy Doers- Sheila Thomas, Beth Donaldson, Gary Adams, Mike Adams, David Adams, Mike Tyler.KC Laners, Junior- Rebecca Hypes, Alice Sue Hypes, Patricia Bobitt, Sharon Kincaid, Mary Louise Kincaid, Mary Louise Kincaid, Brenda Harlow, Larry Olin, David Malcolm.Tioga Tiolers- Mildred Bailey, Frances Ann Meckes.Do and Dare, Senior- Sandra Herold, Mary Tucker.Do and Dare, Junior – Charles Tyree, James Tyree.Milltown Movers- Letitia Hodovan, Debra Thomas, Carl Roberts.Shining Stars II- Carla Coffman, Pamela Holcomb, Mary Harris.KC Laners, Senior- Janet Hypes, Ann Bobbit, Danny Hypes.Delphi Busy Beavers- Danny Curry.

Personal MentionAmong the 4th of July guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hylbet Stickler of Mt. Nebo, besides children, Tommy, Brud, Robert, Jimmy, Karen, Ginny, Judy, and Mary Helen were two of Mrs. Stickler’s brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Norman and children Frances, Phyllis, Richard, and Joyce, of Baltimore, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Norman and children, Nancy and Steve of Persinger; Mrs. Lester Norman’s mother, Mrs. Gracie Graham; also Mrs. Norman’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moore and children, Naomi, Sharon and Jackie; Mr. Sticklers nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ramsey and daughter, Donna; Sherman Legg and Larry Pierson. Besides all the ball playing and picking cherries, all braved the rain to set a table outside and have a picnic dinner. An enjoyable time was reported to all present.

Disaster CleanupThe worst of the disaster is over.

We have the power back on and the cleanup has begun in earnest. In my lifetime, I have been caught in a doz-en tornados in Texas, one hurricane in Florida, two fl oods in Texas, one mudslide in California, and one bliz-zard in Austria. I’m lucky that way. I’ve learned not to panic or cry too much over what I’ve lost, but how

to focus on the bright side of it all. I have several FEMA books on the way to use 10% bleach water to clean contaminated household items. It took FEMA fi ve days to get water to the Superdome after Katrina. It only took FEMA four days to get wa-ter and ice to us this time, a one-day improvement. I have heard the term “land hurricane” applied to what hit us this time. Since this isn’t my fi rst dance with violent nature, I recog-nized the eye of the storm as it passed overhead. I knew when everything got super still with no air moving that I had about a minute before the backside of the storm slammed us like a pro wrestler. I watched as a plastic tub I was using for lawn gar-bage dumped its contents and made two airborne circles before falling to the ground only 50 feet from where it started. Not bad, I’ve seen much worse.

Cleanup after a storm like that one is part trea-sure hunt and part jigsaw puzzle. First, you have to fi nd all the piec-es and then you have to put them back together. I had my inven-tory of daylilies and trees potted and ready for the farmers market. Many of them were ripped right out of the pots. The daylilies didn’t suffer too much with a few torn leaves and broken stems. The trees, however, are not going to survive the beating. They are just too fragile at that developing stage. I had not taken out crop insurance, as my inventory was rather small. I knew better, but I didn’t do what I should have done and I have lost most of the tree crop for this year. I won’t make that mistake again. Insurance is nec-essary to protect even a small crop, especially since it was to be a large

part of my cash fl ow this season.

Many trees were downed by this storm and many more limbs were unceremo-niously pruned from a lot of trees. The pow-er company cuts the limbs from the power lines in too big a hurry to worry about how the job is getting done. The need to restore pow-er is paramount. Proper pruning is a secondary part of storm cleanup. Get the trees and

limbs off the roof, out of the road; make the area safe, and then worry about pruning. The trees are wounded and suffering. It is defi nitely not the right time of year for pruning trees, but it is necessary. Go back and look at the damage to the trees. Prune the broken limbs back to the collar where they meet a main branch or the trunk. Do not use wound paint.

You may have to cut down trees

that were snapped in half or topped by the storm. Topped trees have a smaller chance of survival. If there is no other trunk that can become the main trunk, the best option may be to remove the tree. There are tech-niques for pruning to reestablish a main trunk, but it is diffi cult and not always successful. Make the call to remove a tree based on how close to other buildings it is, how old it is, and its health before the storm. I’ll send you a pamphlet on how to prune in this manner if you need one.

Some trees have been partially up-rooted. You can replant the tree and stake it at the correct upright posi-tion. Tree trunks are made strong by swaying in the wind so staking a tree is not recommended under normal circumstances. If you need to stake one upright then be sure to use a ma-terial that will not gouge the bark. Think of it as a cast for a broken arm and use a comfortable soft cloth (rub-ber) around the rope. Do not leave the stakes in place for more than a year. Check the stakes frequently for signs of damage to the tree and let the tree have some sway. Help the trees heal.

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Summersville CEOS meeting

The Summersville CEOS met on June 27, 2012 at the Summersville Memorial Methodist Church at 1 p.m.

Mozelle Brown had the devotional “Pat and Mother”.

It was announced that there is a WVCEOS Poetry Contest.

The Nicholas County Fair will be held July 9 – 14, 2012.

“Would You Like to Be Happier?”was the lesson led by Ethel Oliver. She pointed out the three blessings ex-ercises that consist of:

1. Every night before you go to bed write down three things that wentreally well that day.

2. Keeping a blessings journal focuses your attention toward the pos-itive.

3. Write a testimonial of grati-tude to someone who had a major im-pact on your life.

Finally, perform random acts of kindness and be mindful of your breathing.

Members attending in June were Beulah Summers, Nancy Callahan, Ethel Oliver, Mozelle Brown, Irene Callahan and Mary Callahan.

Please join us for our next meeting on July 25, 2012 at the Summersville Memorial Methodist Church.

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Summersville Middle School’s Summer SeriesThe Summersville Middle School Cross Country Team is hosting a

series of races in the summer of 2012. The purpose of this series is to offer people in our local and surrounding communities the chance to participate in an ongoing event that can be beneficial to their health and lifestyle. This series is intended to provide a healthy activity for individuals of all ability levels.

Participants will receive a different t-shirt for each race that they register. Participants that COMPLETE all three races will receive an additional t-shirt after the Midnight Blast 5K Run on Friday the 13th of July.

Water will be provided at different locations on the race courses, and both water and refreshments will be provided at the finish line of the races. The refreshments and drinks will be provided by Mountain Lake Pharmacy. Also, thanks to our gracious sponsors and supporters: The Bright Foundation, Sheetz, Summersville Family Medicine, LJ Hughes & Sons, Inc., Frontier Communications, McDonalds, and of course the Nicholas Chronicle!

It is SMS’s initiative to build a strong and successful cross country program in the area by encouraging a healthy and active culture among our community. Be Healthy, Be Fit, and Be a Supporter of the Summersville Middle School Cross Country Team!

Summersville’s Midnight Blast 5K Run – July 13, 2012 Times: Registration 10:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m. 5K Run—Midnight

Awards—Immediately After Race Location: Summersville Arena and Convention Center q 5K Run Pre-Registered: 5K Run—$15 Same Day Registration: 5K Run—$20 For Pre-Registration entries must be received by Monday, July 2, 2012.

Summersville Middle School’s Summer Series Register for ALL 3 Events by checking on the events in which you would like to participate. Registration: q ALL THREE RACES Series Price: Pre-Registered Only $40

Series Pre-Registration must be received by Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Registration for the Series Discounted Price may not be done online.

Finishers of all 3 races will receive an additional t-shirt! AWARDS

Runners: Top 3 Male/FemaleAge Divisions Top 3 Male/Female Runners 14-under/15-19/20-24/25-29/30-34/35-39/40-44/45-49/

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Name_______________________ Address

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WAIVER: For and in consideration of my participation in any of the Summersville Middle School’s Summer Series Races, I, the undersigned, release forever the sponsors, the program, its members, volunteers, co-sponsors, landowners, race organizers, race directors, other participants, and all those associated with the Summersville Middle School’s Summer Series Races from any claim for harm, injury or loss that occurs to me or my child/ward or anyone on his/her behalf as a result of participation in this event. I therefore attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this event and am aware of the potential dangers.

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Dear Senior Support Readers,There is good news for seniors and

people who suffer joint pain. You can lift lighter weights and achieve your strength training goals. Some people fi nd the prospect of lifting pounds and pounds of weights so overwhelming they don’t exercise at all. The secret is to lift the lighter weights more times, to the point of fatigue.

Researchers have found that a much broader range of weight loads, including very light loads, can in-duce muscle growth. Many older adults have joint problems that pre-vent them from using weights.

It’s only been a couple of decades since one physician published a study of high-intensity strength training in nursing home residents. Since that landmark study, exercise scientists have learned the numerous benefi ts of strength training for older adults, and that it can be done safely. Today, with few exceptions, almost all older adults are advised to include strength training in their regular exercise pro-grams.

If you are a senior and have ob-tained permission from your phy-sician or healthcare professional to exercise and use weights, there is a common sense way to incorporate weights into an exercise regime. Rather then struggling with or being intimidated by heavy weights, lift a lighter, more manageable weight that you can lift 15 to 20 times and lift to the point that you feel fatigued.

What is fatigue? It’s a nine or 10 on a scale where 10 is the maximal effort. You may feel your arms/legs shake, but this kind of load is much easier on your joints. There is a growing body of evidence that sug-gests less intense exercise also pro-vides health benefi ts.

For example, a person can achieve health benefi ts walking for a half-hour walk fi ve days a week. There’s no need to run fi ve or 10 miles to be considered “fi t,” or walk the much-touted 10,000 steps a day. Likewise, sitting for hours at a time is harmful. It is recommended that a person who sits for long periods standup and move around every hour (more fre-quently if your situation permits).

In addition to keeping you more physically fi t, a walk in the park can improve cognition in people who are depressed. Researchers found that people with clinical depression im-proved their mental performance by an average of 20 percent after nature walks or walks in a city park. Inter-estingly, cognitive improvements were noticeably better compared to results from people who walked in busy, urban environments. It was thought that a walk in a peaceful set-ting allows the brain to restore and refresh its cognitive capabilities by eliminating external distractions that can tax working memory and atten-tion.

You don’t need expensive exercise equipment to exercise. Leg exten-

sions can be done while sitting in a straight back chair. Sit back in the chair and gradually ex-tend one leg out un-

til your knee is straight and parallel to the fl oor. With your leg extended, fl ex your foot so you toes are point-ing upward, and hold for two sec-onds. Return your leg to the starting position. Repeat 10-15 times with

each leg.The bottom line, movement any

movement is important.* * * *Do you have a question or com-

ment on this or any related subjects concerning senior citizens? Please write to “Dear Senior Support” care of The Nicholas Chronicle, Box 1070, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19436 or E-Mail us at SUPPORT-NAN@AOL.COM.

Dear Senior SupportBy Nancy I. Kuss

“A helping community voice for senior citizens and their families....”

Summersville Chapter #732 Military Order of the Purple Heart held a raffl e for a patriotic quilt donated by Vicki Fleer, owner of The Quilt Shop on June 28.

“Gold Star Mother” Janie Richard-son drew the winning ticket at the store with the quilt in the background. Ms. Richardson is the mother of deceased “Iraqi Freedom” Purple Heart Veteran Bryan Richardson. The winner of the raffl e was Mrs. Susan Cottrell of Mount Lookout.

When asked why she had donated the quilt to the Military Order of the Purple Heart for a fundraiser, Mrs. Fleer stat-ed, “I have many veterans in my fam-ily. I thought the patriot quilt would be a good idea for a raffl e because they are a new Chapter and I wanted to help them get started”.

Citizens of the community bought over $755 worth of tickets at $1 each for a chance to win the beautiful lap quilt with a Bald Eagle in the middle surrounded by stars.

The winning ticket was sold by chap-ter member Luther “David” Spence. Vice-Commander Hal Erwin stated “the support of our raffl e by the citizens of Nicholas County was heartwarming.”

Cottrell Wins Quilt

From left, Past State Commander Jim Grose, Patriots Jack Dorsey, Jim Messen-ger, Shorty Halstead, “Gold Star Mother” Janie Richardson, Past Commander Steve

Ramsey, Vice-Commander Hal Erwin and Adjutant Ralph Kelly.

Susan Cottrell with sons Jacob Cottrell (left) and Anthony Adkins (right).

Ken and Carol Stowers of Nettie have been chosen as Nicholas Coun-ty’s Conservation Farmers of the Year for 2012 by the Elk Conserva-tion District (CD). They have been cooperators with the Elk CD since 1967.

The Stowers run a cow/calf opera-tion on 445 acres. They have com-pleted several programs with Elk CD and the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture Natural Resource Conservation Service. The conservation practices include prescribed grazing, nutrient management, brush control, water-ing facilities and division fencing. The Stowers are conscientious about the importance of the natural re-sources on their farm and conserving them for future generations.

Conservation farms are chosen for proper land use and best manage-ment practices of conservation mea-

sures according to farm plans. The conservation farm awards program is conducted annually in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Farm

Service Agency, West Virginia Con-servation Agency, and Elk CD. ElkCD serves Braxton, Clay, Nicholasand Webster counties.

Stowers Farm is 2012 Nicholas County Conservation Farm of the Year

Ken Stowers and Elk CD Supervisors.

Horses enjoying the pasture at the Stowers farm.

The Nicholas Chronicle Thursday, July 12, 2012 — 11B

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JAN. 28, 2012 JULY 28, 2012 FEB. 25, 2012 AUG. 25, 2012

MARCH 31, 2012 SEPT. 29, 2012 APRIL 28, 2012 OCT. 27, 2012

MAY 19, 2012 NOV. 17, 2012 JUNE 30, 2012 DEC. 29, 2012

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Weather from Mount NeboCompiled by National Weather Service observer Rusty Moses

• Precipitation for June 2012: 2.28”• Elevation: 1,950 feet

Date Hi/Lo Temperature PrecipitationJune 30 --------------------- 95°/58° --------------- .49”July 1 ----------------------- 92°/67° --------------- .04”July 2 ----------------------- 88°/66° -----------------0July 3 ----------------------- 85°/64° -----------------0July 4 ----------------------- 89°/64° --------------- .05”July 5 ----------------------- 90°/71° -----------------0July 6 ----------------------- 83°/65° --------------- .38”July 7 ----------------------- 90°/66° -----------------0July 8 ----------------------- 92°/72° -----------------0

God bless America and God bless all the folks who still do not have electricity. We don’t appreciate all the comforts of life until we do not have them. My power was off eight days, and believe me, when I fl ipped that switch and “there was light” I was one happy camper. We still have lots of families in The Wilderness who do not have their power yet. I am sure the utility workers are work-ing day and night to get power re-stored. One father shared with me how his family had talked to each other more the past two weeks than ever before.

We had a wonderful week “Up Yonder.” I had an exciting time cooking breakfast over the open fi re in the fi replace. Don’t throw away your iron skillets, they come in han-dy to cook over an open fi re. They made the sausage and eggs taste de-licious.

It was quite scary on Friday eve-ning when the big wind storm hit. We were already gathered “Up Yon-der” ready for our week long home-coming and chairs, tables and every-thing was blown all over the place. One big table went straight up and knocked a hole in the ceiling, then came down on my niece, Macken-zie Johnson. It broke her glasses and gave her a black eye. Most of all it

scared us all to pieces. We took shel-ter in the kitchen and in front of the big fi re place.

Celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary “Up Yonder” with family

Through it all we were still able to celebrate Rock and Elaine Foster’s

25th wedding anniversary. They live in Somerset, Pa. Although the storm caused plans to be altered, the par-ty was a great success. The caterers were from Fayette County, and they had no power, so we just had a deli-cious dinner: lasagna, salad bar, Tex-as toast and cake and ice cream. The granddaughters of Trish and Allen Donaldson were among the many family members and friends on hand to help the Fosters celebrate their anniversary at the family gather-ing place “Up Yonder” near Hughes Bridge in Summersville. We were blessed to have all the brothers and sisters and their families and friends gathered from far and wide to spend time in our favorite place.

Since my article last week was lost in my computer, I don’t even remem-ber what all was in it. I know we had a great Bible School at Gilgal. Atten-

dance was about 140 each night. A special thanks to all who helped and all the parents who took the time to bring their children. “Sonrise Na-tional Park” was the theme all about God’s wonderful creation.

A group from Berk, Va., The Im-pact Singers, put on a wonderful concert for the Summersville Par-ish of The United Methodist Church at Gilgal last Sunday evening. They were a wonderful group of young people and very talented.

This Sunday we had church in the basement since there was no power and it was much cooler downstairs. The power is still off at the church and some of the surrounding homes.

A special THANK YOU to all the friends and neighbors who are help-ing each other through this trying time. God Bless You All.

Elaine and Rock Foster celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary

“Up Yonder” with family.

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14B — Thursday, July 12, 2012 The Nicholas Chronicle

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