By FRED PACEEDITOR

HUNTINGTON — A documentarymovie about Boone County entertainerJesco White is making its way to movietheaters across the country, and it’s oneof those things that make BooneCounty residents laugh or feel totallyembarrassed.

“The W ild W onderful Whites ofWest Virginia” is a documentary filmfeaturing Jesco White and other mem -bers of the White family and is nowshowing in Huntington.

Jesco White, who hails from BooneCounty, is best known for his dancingand Elvis impersonation. A PBS docu-mentary during the early ‘90s madehim famous — or as some may say ,

“infamous.”Jesco’s most famous quote from the

“Dancing Outlaw” documentary: "I'mtired of eatin' sloppy , slimy eggs,"which was directed toward his wife’ sapparent difficulties with cooking friedeggs.

Johnny Knoxville, the star of theMTV series “Jackass,” and MTV pro-ducers, spent time in Boone Countywith White and his entire family tomake the new documentary , which ismore about the entire White family thanit is about Jesco.

Tribeca Enterprises is promoting thefilm and at its Web site (www.wildand-wonderfulwhites.com) says, “Shoot-outs, robberies, gas-huffing, drug deal-ing, pill popping, murders, and tapdancing — what do these all have in

common? These are just a few of theparts of being a member of the Wildand Wonderful White Family.”

The filmmakers claim the legendaryfamily is as known for their wild,excessive criminal ways as they are fortheir famous mountain-dancing mem -bers.

Producers said the film explores boththe comic and tragic sides of life for theWhite family.

“This stylish, fast-paced family por -trait exposes the powerful forces of cor-ruption, poverty , and West Virginia’senvironmentally and culturally devas -tating coal mining culture that helpedshape the White family, a dying breedof outlaws preserving a dying form of

By FRED PACEEDITOR

FOSTER — Upon the recommen -dation of Boone CountySuperintendent of Schools JohnHudson, the Boone County Board ofEducation voted unanimously toaccept the Comprehensive EducationalFacilities Plan (CEFP) for the 10-yearperiod 2010 to 2020.

“The plan is a road map for us to fol-low,” Hudson said. “It is required bythe West Virginia Sate Board ofEducation and the West VirginiaSchool Building Authority (SBA).”

The plan has no recommendationsfor closing any schools.

“I want to go on record that I amagainst any closing of any school andoppose any configuration of grades,unless it is to keep schools from clos -

ing,” said board member Joe S.Taglient, Jr.

Other board members echoedTaglient’s comments.

“I am against the same things…noschool closings,” said board memberDanny L. Cantley.

Planning Advocates, Inc. developedthe plan after facilitating meetingswith the broad-based school and com -munity committee. The committeewas comprised of citizens and staf ffrom all geographic areas of the threehigh school attendance zones in BooneCounty.

Some of the data that influenced thecommittee’s final decisions included astable to slight increase in studentenrollment during the next 10 years.

The data summary also includedrecent and planned upgrades and reno-vations to some schools; combined

physical education and food servicespaces at some elementary schools;inequity of student/teacher ratios andper pupil expenditures among elemen-tary schools; desire to operate primari-ly with the grade grouping PK-5, 6-8and 9-12; improvement of the physicalcondition of schools, which will bemaintained; the desire to meet econo -my of scale requirements of the SBAto the degree possible; and improvingschool transportation ef ficiency andmeeting bus ride timelines to thedegree possible.

The plan did suggest the combiningof Wharton Elementary and VanElementary students within an expand-ed Van Elementary School.

It also suggested monitoring thetotal student population along CorridorG and evaluates the potential need foran additional school within the south -

ern portion of that area.Middle school recommendations

included converting Sherman Jr . HighSchool to a state-of-the-art, 6-8, mid -dle school by renovating and expand -ing the current facility to accommo -date the increased population. It alsosuggested converting the current ScottHigh School facility into a state-of-the-art Madison Middle School andconstructing a new Scott High School.

Other high school recommendationsincluded renovating and expandingSherman High School and upgrade, asneeded the Van 6-12 school facility ,while evaluating its long-term use.

The plan also calls for renovatingand expanding the current BooneCounty Career Center and enhance thepartnership between Boone County

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SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHMark Schriger, of Schoolwires, gives a presentation to the Boone County Board of Education at its July 27 meeting in Foster. Schriger’s Web site demonstra-tion offered a plan to update the school system’s and individual school’s Web sites. Schriger says the updated sites would be able to offer e-newsletter ande-alerts as well as employment opportunities available within the school system. More Web pages could be created, along with Twitter feeds and other use-ful tools and information. The board said it would consider updating the school system’s Web sites, but wanted to examine the plan in more detail beforemaking any decisions.

Boone BOE votes to accept 10-year plan

DOCUMENTARY FILM PHOTOGRAPH“The Wild & Wonderful Whites”featuring Jesco White is playing at a theater inHuntingon. Some believe the White’s families documentary films have beenan embarrassment to the county, while others say they are very entertaining.

Fair openswith car,bike show

By FRED PACEEDITOR

BOONE COUNTY — A video tourof Boone County’ s attractions andquality of life is now available onlineby clicking on the Boone CountyEconomic Development’s Web site atwww.boonecountywv.org.

The five-minute video features pic -tures and information on education,quality of life, real estate, re-location,tourism and a Boone County welcome.

“This is another tool for our eco -nomic development ef forts and anexcellent way to show off our county’spoints of interest, great quality of life,tourism, recreational opportunities andour educational system, which is sec -ond to none in the state,” said Larry V.Lodato, director of the Boone CountyCommunity and EconomicDevelopment Office.

“Just click on the web site and thevideo tour can be found on the lefthand side of the front page. Anyone inany location can see what BooneCounty has to offer,” Lodato said.

Lodato says another feature on thevideo tour is a “PodCast,” whichallows the county development of fice

to make periodic announcementsabout upcoming public events.

“For example, the dates and contactinformation about the upcomingBoone County Fair is now available byclicking the arrow on the ‘T oday’sMessage’ icon on the front page of theweb site,” he said.

Lodato said the video was producedby CGI Communications, based inRochester, N.Y., at no cost to the coun-ty. “It was recommended by theNational Association of CountyCommissions.”

“The communications company willbe seeking local business sponsors inthe near future,” he added.

Lodato added that the BooneCounty Community and EconomicDevelopment Corporation would haveits regular meeting at 5 p.m.,Wednesday, Aug. 1 1 at the BooneCounty Business Development Centerconference room.

Included on the agenda will be dis -cussion concerning the new entrepre -neurial project for the new and existingbusinesses and start-ups, the countyvideo tour , recreational projects and

Boone County online video tour just a click away, officials say

SUBMITTED PHOTOJust click on the web site and the video tour can be found on the left handside of the front page.

By FRED PACEEDITOR

LICK CREEK — The BooneCounty Fair Board hosted its 4thannual car and bike show at thefairgrounds at Lick Creek on July31, fair officials said.

“The weather couldn’ t havebeen more perfect for the showwith cooler temperatures, lowerhumidity and lots of fun andgames for everyone involvedthanks to Denise Bartley , fairboard member and organizer of thecar and bike show ,” said WandaKirk-Tomblin.

“Denise had door prizes for theadults as well as the children inattendance and games for all thatattended,” Kirk-Tomblin said.

She said the fair board also soldhot dogs, nachos, sweets, pop andwater for the event, which kicksoff the annual fair.

After the registration processwas completed, there were a totalof 29 cars and six bikes in theshow.

The judging started shortly after6 p.m., and after a lengthy time,the winners were announced at 9p.m., she said.

The Bike Winners were:Cruisers:1st Place: Dane Bender ,

Danville2nd Place: Virgil Wooten, Blair3rd Place: “Chance”Modified:1st Place Rick Aguillon,

Danville2nd Place Dale Miller, Clothier3rd Place Breonia Cook, FosterBest of Show:Rick Aguillon, DanvilleThe Car Show Winners were:Tuners:1st Place Jade Sheppard,

Madison 2001 Jeep WranglerHot Rods:1st Place: Ralgh Gragg, South

Charleston 1966 Chevy Chevelle2nd Place: Greg and Nancy

Sigmon, Wharton, 1962 ChevyImpala

3rd Place: JT & Julia Foster ,Wharton, 1969 Chevy Nova

Antiques:1st Place: David Gent, Foster ,

1973 Chevy Corvette2nd Place: David Crockett,

Hernshaw, 1965 Chevy SSChevelle

3rd Place: Gilbert Carter , ScottDepot, 1967 Chevy Nova

Under Construction:1st Place: Phillip Crouser ,

Wharton, 1936 ChevyCoupe2nd Place: Jesse Dotson, 1974

Chevy NovaTrucks:1st Place: Sonny Harvey ,

Sumerco, 1952 Ford Custom2nd Place: Fred Browning,

Danville, 1994 Chevy3rd Place: Bill Miller, Danville,

1984 Chevy K30Classics:1st Place; Virgil Hudson,

Racine, 1973 Dodge Challenger2nd Place: Greg

Sigman,Wharton, 1969 ChevyCamaro

3rd Place: Ray Reed, Foster ,1978 Lincoln Continental

Best of Show:David Quisenberry, Ottawa for

his 1955 Chevy Belair.A “CD” of the car and bike

show is available for $5, of ficialssaid.

“The Boone County Fair Boardwould like to thank all the partici -

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pants for their patience duringthe show and to thank you for

your participation in this yearsevent and hope to see you againnext year,” Kirk-Tomblin said.“We would also like to thankeveryone who donated itemsfor the door prizes to this year’sevent. Without your help, thiswould not have been possible.

Congratulations to all the win-ners and participants for thisyear’s event, without youevents like this would not bepossible for us.”

She said the board looks for-ward to seeing everyone againat this year’s fair.

“Just a reminder, Wednesdayis Gospel Night with SethBunning and Logan Darnellkicking things off,” she said.“Thursday is Rick K and his

awesome show band, Friday isCledus T. Judd, all events arefree, and free parking this year.We have fun activities and newprizes for the Kid’s DayActivities on Saturday, as wellas the parade, baby contest andBlackwater Outlaws perform-ing.” For more information orto sign up for the parade, pleasecontact Wanda Kirk-Tomblin at304-369-6906 or at 304-785-8849.

Schools and Southern WestVirginia Community andTechnical College.

There were other recommen-dations made in the plan thatincluded establishing a repre-sentative community commit-tee to determine the dispositionof all school buildings, which

are taken out of service asinstructional facilities.

To accomplish the plan, theBoone County Board ofEducation must receive suffi-cient funding, the summaryreported stated.

“The plan is likely not work-able without the passage of acountywide bond, and signifi-cant additional contributionsfrom the state SBA and otherstate and federal sources,” it

said. “Full implementation ofthe plan will allow BooneCounty Schools to reach itsoptimum potential in achievinga more cost-effective deliverymethod for its county-wideeducation program.”

In the 2009-2010 schoolyear, Boone County Schoolshad 4,672 students located in15 schools, plus the BooneCareer Center. The currentoperational cost for the county

school district is approximately$51 million per year.

The board will have a specialmeeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday,Aug. 10, in the conferenceroom at the operations complexin Foster, to act on personnelaction and to discuss topics per-taining to facilities, personnel,finance and board policy.

The next regular meeting ofthe board will beat 7 p.m., Aug.17, at the same site in Foster.

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new grants administered by thecounty development office.

“The public is welcome toattend,” said board presidentMickey Brown.

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dance,” the producers said.The documentary, directed by

Julien Nitzberg, follows thelegacy of the White family.

The film portrays the Whitefamily as an Appalachian clanthat is notorious for fighting,shooting, and other criminalactivity by larger-than-life char-acters. They tap-dance, shootand stab people, including mem-bers of their own family, and sell(and do) a lot of drugs.

Some have called the film"Sopranos" meets "Coal Miner'sDaughter."

The film has received somevery good reviews fromHollywood movie critics.

Family patriarch D. RayWhite, murdered in 1985, is adancing legend and folk hero tothe White family.

He was profiled in the PBSdocumentary "Talking Feet,"and was a master at inventingclever scams to counter "compa-ny town" corruption and pover-ty: he is said to have had hisentire family declared mentallyill, to collect government aidfunds.

Hank Williams III appears in“Whites” to back Jesco up onmusical numbers, and celebratesthe clan as "true rebels of the

South." Director Nitzbergdescribes the film as "a portraitof American 'badassdom' at itsbest."

Nitzberg followed the Whitefamily from the Boone CountyCourthouse to bars to hospitalsand to rehabilitation centers.

The White family doesn’thold anything back when show-ing how they live and how theydie.

In one scene, Jesco and sisterMamie, celebrate their motherBertie Mae White’s 85th birth-day. She is called “The MiracleWoman” because she raisedover 30 of the White family’schildren.

When Bertie — who is thematriarch of the family — dies,the White family is truly devas-tated.

Mamie expresses her painwith anger and rage, while Jescokeeps his pain inside.

As the film unfolds, we meetmore upstanding Boone Countyresidents, including attorneysand churchgoing folks withjobs. In addition, other officialsinterviewed by Nitzberginclude, Sheriff Rodney Millerand Capt. W.R. White, of theBoone County Sheriff’sDepartment; former BooneCounty Assistant ProsecutorParker Bazzle; attorneys FrankCurnutte and Pete Hendricks, aswell as film of the West VirginiaCoal Festival and other events

Jesco White attended.Asked to comment on the rep-

utation of the White family earlyin the film, Boone County evan-gelist Patricia Smith pauses,then says—“I'd really rather notcomment on that.”

Tragedy and death seem toalways be a part of the family’sway of life.

A young clan member speaksto the movie viewers fromprison, jailed for having shot hisuncle multiple times in the faceand sparking an armed policestandoff — he presumes he’scharmed the judge into grantingan early release, but viewer’ssoon learn he’s wrong. He gets a50-year jail sentence.

Viewers learn about KirkWhite and her troubles withdrug addiction. She has justgiven birth to a baby girl and thefilm then shows mom snortingpowdered lines of prescriptionnarcotics on a hospital roomnightstand with a family friend.

Kirk has her child taken byChild Protective Services, butthen bravely enters rehab so thatshe can get the baby back.

She tells her son she is sorryand it is a genuinely touchingmoment in the film.

Other family members, likeSue "Bob" Ann White andMousey White, tell stories ofpartying, pain and tragedy.

Many Boone County resi-dents are embarrassed of the

White family, while others feelthe family is misunderstood andunfairly judged.

The film shows a side ofBoone County that many wantto hide. Some say it promotesthe negative stereotypes ofsouthern West Virginians as allbeing “poor white trash.”

Others say the family hasbeen exploited by Hollywoodagain, which seems to want tomake profits from their namesand talents.

One thing is certain, theWhite family is real. They showtheir emotions for all to see andhear. The film shows them asbeing sincere, moody, person-able, funny and sometimescrazy.

Jesco and the entire Whiteclan has gathered a loyal follow-ing over the years and this newdocumentary film will no doubtbring more attention to them, toBoone County and to WestVirginia.

Is it good or embarrassing?This film allows the viewer todecide.

The documentary film can beseen in Huntington until Aug. 7at The Warner Theater, locatedat 1021 4th Avenue inHuntington.

Tickets for the film vary inprice from $3 to $6 dependingon the date and time. For infor-mation on show times andprices, call 1-304-525-4440.

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Magistrate Court Docket: July 19, 2010, through July 30, 2010 Mining death leads

to lawsuitA civil suit filed last week in

Boone County Circuit Courtcites unsafe working conditionsresulting in the death of a Belleresident.

A suit filed on behalf of thefamily of Mark Gray claims that“unsafe working conditions as adirect cause of the man’ s deathon July 28th, 2009.”

On that date, Gray wasemployed as an of f-road dumptruck operator for HawkeyeContracting, which was at thetime working for Catenary Coal,at the Samples Mine in BooneCounty.

The complaint alleges thatGray was “backing his vehiclearound a sediment pond, and thevehicle evidently traveledthrough a berm, the purpose ofwhich was to keep vehicles fromdriving into the sediment pond.”

Gray’s dump truck went intothe sediment pond and capsized.First responders were unable torescue him from the truck.

During an autopsy , medicalexaminers determined that hehad a blood alcohol level of .08percent.

Gray’s widow complained in

her suit that there was knowl -edge of potential alcohol con -sumption at the mine site and thecompanies failed to provideoversight and training to operatean articulating dump truck.

Madison man arrestedfor car theft

A Madison man alleged tohave stolen a car in Madisonwas captured by Charlestonpolice soon afterward on a dif -ferent charge.

Lt. John Adams, of theMadison Police, recently filed acriminal complaint in BooneCounty Magistrate Court char g-ing Russell Edward Creasy , 52,with car theft.

The complaint stated that onApril 27, he was called toMelissa’s Bar , located onJosephine Avenue for a stolenvehicle complaint. Pearl Backussaid her car was stolen.

“The complainant stated thatshe parked her car in the lot andwent inside Melissa’ s...whenshe came back out at 10:25 pm,she discovered her car was miss-ing.”

The car was a 1998 ChevroletMalibu.

“During the course of this

officer’s investigation, I discov -ered that Creasy was arrested onApril 28 by the CharlestonPolice Department for drivingwhile having a revoked license.”

After reviewing a surveil -lance tape from Melissa’ s,Adams “did observe a subjectfitting the accuser ’s descriptionwalk up to the front door ofMelissa’s, and then walked outand got into the victim’s vehicle,backing out of the lot and mak -ing a left turn towards Danvilleon Rt. 85.”

Adams continued, “I thenobtained a taped statement fromthe accused who advised he hadbeen drinking and was in anintoxicated condition. Theaccused stated that he did notremember taking the victim’ scar but does recall being stoppedby Charleston Police and beingarrested for driving on a revokedoperators license.”

The officer tied Creasy to thealleged car theft by obtaining acopy of the South CentralRegional Jail Authority invento-ry sheet that was filled out whenthe man was booked. It includeda list of clothing the man waswearing when arrested thatappears to match what the sus -

pect was wearing when he wascaptured on tape at the bar.

Man arrested aftermultiple drug sales

A Whitesville resident whosold marijuana not once, buttwice, to a willing customer laterdiscovered the sale was beingwatched by the U.S. 1 19 Drugand Violent Crimes Task Force.

In a criminal complaint filedby Deputy Brian Dotson, of theBoone County Sherif f’sDepartment who also workswith the task force, he outlinedthe arrest of James FranklinPlatt, 55, of Coal River Road.

Dotson’s complaint statedthat on May 26, 2010, Platt “didunlawfully deliver marijuana toa cooperating individual inexchange for $25.00 in U.S. cur-rency.” In a second criminalcomplaint filed by Dotson at thesame time he stated that on June1, “The defendant did unlawful-ly deliver marijuana to a cooper-ating individual in exchange for$20 in Whitesville, WestVirginia.”

Platt was char ged with twocounts of delivery of controlledsubstances as well as a pair ofconspiracy charges.

News Briefs:

It would appear a dispute between this state's volunteer fire -fighters and the state legislature over the availability of workers'compensation insurance coverage for these firemen has been par -tially resolved by State Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline andthe state Board of Risk and Insurance Management. But it's a

temporary fix at best.A couple of weeks ago some volunteer fire -

men were threatening to call a statewide striketo goad lawmakers into action to correct whatwas perceived as a loophole in current state lawthat would deny volunteer firemen insurancecoverage after July 1, 2011.

The warning of a possible strike came fromTom Miller (no relation so far as I know) who issecretary of the Sissonville Volunteer FireDepartment in Kanawha County and one ofthose working with legislators on bills thataffect volunteer firemen. He claimed that 129

of the state's 426 volunteer fire departments will lose liabilitycoverage on Sept. 1.

In response to those concerns, Insurance Commissioner JaneCline sent a memo to the volunteer fire departments early lastmonth in which she advised them that the VFDs didn't needbroad form workers' compensation insurance coverage becausethe directors and officers of the units have immunity from person -al liability under existing state laws.

Cline presented that same information to a July legislativeinterim committee.

But former legislator Sam Love, a lobbyist for the WestVirginia Fireman's Association, warned that Cline's memo didn'tsatisfy most of his members. And he raised an obvious questionthat remains unanswered. He wanted to know why broad formliability coverage was being sold to the volunteer departments ifit wasn't necessary.

That was followed up by an announcement last week fromSecretary of Revenue Virgil Helton that the West Virginia Boardof Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM) would step in Sept. 1to provide insurance coverage to 281 volunteer fire departments.This will give the task force that has been assigned to work outthis problem more time to come up with a permanent solution forthe state's volunteer firefighters.

Gov. Joe Manchin confirmed last Tuesday in a press releasethat BRIM would provide this coverage for the VFDs until June30, 2011 as a temporary solution while ef forts to continue toresolve the overall issue of workers' compensation coverage forthe firefighters.

The ultimate answer will be the responsibility of the 201 1Legislature and Manchin's successor as governor. This was theposition outlined by Kanawha County Commission PresidentKent Carper. He believes the real issue is the Legislature's need tofind a method of providing sufficient funding for these mostlyrural volunteer fire departments that have the responsibility toprotect so many West Virginia residents.

So we can expect this controversy to be an issue at the 201 1regular legislative session when it convenes in January.

Meahwnile, in a classic understatement, J. D. Stricklen of theWest Virginia Association of Homebuilders described last week'sannouncement that the West Virginia Housing Development Fundwould be offering first-time homebuyers a 3.5 percent interestrate on 30-year home mortgages as a "really big deal."

Gov. Manchin said this state's solid financial status was the rea -son such an attractive program can be initiated and that there isno state tax subsidy involved. A $35 million revenue bond issuewill be used to finance the program and Director Joe Hatfield ofthe state’s Housing Development Fund expects all the availablemortgage money to be gone by the end of the summer .

Since the private mortgage rates are now 4.5 percent, this willmean a savings of about $125 a month in mortgage payments bythose individuals who qualify for the new program. These folkswill also be entitled to zero percent interest on loans to cover theclosing costs and down payment.

There are certain limits on the incomes of families to qualify aswell as maximum amounts for the price of the new home butthose numbers should not pose a problem for most WestVirginians. Those who are interested can begin the process bycalling 877-WVA-DREAM.

Finally, it's probably going to be the only minor setback in hisall-but-certain march to the United States Senate for Gov . JoeManchin. He came in last when Secretary of State NatalieTennant conducted a random drawing for the order of candidates'names on the ballot for the special statewide primary electionSaturday Aug. 28

Former Congressman and Secretary of State Ken Hechler drewthe top spot among the three Democrat candidates seeking to betheir party's nominee for the unexpired term in the U. S. Senatecaused by the death of Robert C. Byrd. The favorite among the10 Republican candidates, John Raese of Morgantown, will befourth on the GOP primary ballot.

Politics ahead of America

Editor:The American people overwhelmingly

voted for change in Nov. 2008. But, if theRepublicans obstruction of progress is notstopped, the change we voted for is not pos -sible.

President Lincoln made it clear that therights of man are far more important thanman’s property rights. A quote of PresidentLincoln states, “Government of the people,by the people and for the people shall notperish from the earth.”

For the first 190 years of the country’soperation, U.S. Senators would seldom, onlyin unusual circumstances, try to delay a voteon measures they opposed by “filibustering,”talking without limit or using other stallingtechniques. For most of those years, theSenate could cut off the filibuster and force avote by imposing “cloture,” which took atwo-thirds majority of those voting.

In 1975, the Senate adopted a rule changeto allow cloture with 60 votes and those arethe rules that prevail. The significant thingabout filibusters through most of U.S. histo-

ry is they hardly ever happened. But sincethe early Clinton years, the threat of fili -buster has gone from exception to routine,with the result that doing practically any -thing takes not 51 but 60 votes.

A block of 60 votes is the exact numberrequired to choke off the filibuster, theSenate minority’s primary source of power,and the GOP’s best hope of defeating thebill.

Certainly, the current practice of the GOPis and will be automatic failure for bills notreaching the 60-mark.

History will record accomplishments ofthe administrations of President Clinton andObama were both dictated by the threat offilibustering.

During the Clinton years, the Republican-controlled Congress needed Clinton’s signa-ture for passage of any bill. But lacking the60 votes in the Senate for cloture, had toreach a compromise with Clinton for his sig -nature.

Is it any wonder when Clinton left of ficethere was over a 200 billion dollar surplus?

Today, President Obama, with theDemocrat-controlled Congress cannot passany bill without 60 votes in the Senate. Aslong as the Republicans continue theirobstruction, Congress will be unable to pass

any bill for Obama’s signature.Presently, there are 340 bills passed by the

House that the Senate as yet has not actedon, held up by the super 60 votes.

Most certainly the changes the peoplevoted for are encompassed in part in thesebills.

The news media that is controlled by theGOP is known for outright lies that appealsto the right wing of the party. The number ofthese outlets out-numbers the Democrat’smedia that favor their views. This must becorrected in order to compete.

The Democrat’s voice has only to be thetruth; but like their counter-parts, they mustget their message to the public hourly.

It is sickening to listen to the white menand women in the Bible-belt states. “AMuslim in the White House…the country isruined” or “Everything that is distasteful orwrong is Obama’s doing.” The said conclu-sion is there will never be any change intheir beliefs.

The Americans that voted for PresidentObama for a change, in order to get achange, must get the 60 votes in the Senateto pass any bill that will bring the changethey so desired.Richard CarricoDanville, W.Va.

This week, I was so pleased to join mem -bers of the West Virginia HousingDevelopment Fund, mortgage lenders, andrepresentatives from the West VirginiaAssociation of Homebuilders and otherstakeholders from the hous-ing industry to announce avery significant program thatI am confident will benefithundreds of potential WestVirginia homeowners.

Thanks to the diligentefforts of the West VirginiaHousing Development Fund,a $35 million bond issue willprovide mortgages to quali-fying West Virginians at 3.5percent for 30 years.

This new mortgage program presents aterrific opportunity for potential homebuyersand is the lowest mortgage rate that the WestVirginia Housing Development Fund hasever offered.

The bonds which helped this program

materialize received a ‘AAA’ rating byMoody’s and Standard & Poor ’s.

The West Virginia Housing DevelopmentFund is still the only state housing agencywith this rating in the nation.

The Fund has acted prudently in recentyears and their focus is paying of f.

The mortgages can be matched with theFund Home Ownership Assistance Programto help with down payments and closingcosts (up to $15,000).

All mortgage types are accepted (FHA,VA, Rural Development and PrivateMortgage Insurance) which encompasses thewhole array of housing in West Virginia.

The loans now being offered may be usedfor new construction, existing dwellings ornew manufactured, multi-sectional housing.Importantly, this new mortgage program willhelp the housing economy and put WestVirginians to work.

Housing Development Fund ExecutiveDirector Joe Hatfield said that the Fund wasextremely pleased with this interest rate andthat it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for

280 qualifying West Virginia families whocan now realize their dream of homeowner -ship.

I appreciate the West Virginia HousingDevelopment Fund and its board of directorsfor continuously stepping to the plate to pro -vide our citizens with opportunities.

The Housing Fund has been steadfast overthe years; they have kept the focus on theneeds of our citizens and found ways to getthe job done despite a challenging nationaleconomy. West Virginia housing officialshave strived to increase home ownership andI believe this new program will help contin -ue that mission.

Citizens who are interested in the programshould contact their realtor, builder, lendinginstitution or the Housing DevelopmentFund for more information about how toapply for a mortgage loan, income andhouse price limits and targeted/non-targetedcounty information.

Visit the Housing Development Fund’swebsite at www.wvhdf.com or call at 800-933-9843.

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Tax cuts for the rich: Bad forbudget, not good for economy

Housing Development Fund continues to open doors for families

By DAN HEYMAN,WEST VIRGINIA NEWS SERVICE

Congress is gearing up for a debate on the Bush era tax cuts forthe wealthy, which are set to expire at the end of this year . Someof the same lawmakers complaining mostly loudly about deficitspending on such things as unemployment benefits or loans forsmall businesses also say they want to extend the tax cuts.

Some economists however say the tax cuts are among the keyreasons the U.S. moved from a budget surplus to a deficit, andbelieve they're not the smartest way to encourage economicgrowth.

Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy with the Center onBudget and Policy Priorities, says the federal deficit could be cutin half by letting the tax cuts expire at the end of the year asscheduled. Otherwise, he warns, they could blow a huge hole inthe federal balance sheet.

“Ten-year cost of all the tax cuts is between three and four tril -lion dollars, half of the deficit at the end of that period.”

He says extending unemployment benefits stimulates moregrowth than an upper income tax cut, because the benefits goquickly and directly into the economy.

“Think about families in West Virginia who tend to live morepaycheck to paycheck. High-income people really are dif ferent.Their consumption is less sensitive to swings in income, becausethey save a large portion of their income.”

Republicans in the Senate are filibustering a plan to take a por -tion of the money paid back from the TARP loans to big banksand funnel it into small business lending by smaller banks. Marrbelieves that is a smarter plan than tax cuts because, he says, itwould have a more direct impact on employment.

“It’d be far better to let the high-end tax cuts expire and thenuse the money to create an incentive, for small companies and bigcompanies, to hire more workers.”

Republicans are calling letting the cuts expire a tax increase,and saying it would be bad for the economy. Marr says it wouldbe smarter to use a small portion of the money for tar geted taxcuts, or loans to small businesses that are now struggling to getfinancing.

OpinionWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 H PAGE 4A

TOM D.MILLER

JOEMANCHIN

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VFDs get temporary coverage solution

By FRED PACEEDITOR

BLUEFIELD, Va. — E. Stephen Lilly , Executive VicePresident and Chief Operating Of ficer of First CommunityBank, N.A. and Chief Operating Officer for its holding compa-ny, First Community Bancshares, Inc., has been appointed toNational Advisory Board for Ellie Mae.

Ellie Mae is an online network and softwarecompany that provides services and solutions tothe residential mortgage industry. Established in2000, the Ellie Mae Network helps connectmortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, commu -nity banks, credit unions, lenders and serviceproviders. It is the largest network of this naturein the country and enables all these groups toconduct safe and secure transactions.

“This is a unique opportunity to provide inputto one of the most advanced companies in the financial sector,”Lilly said. “I look forward to working with other members ofthe Advisory Board to help Ellie Mae provide even more solu -tions to the mortgage industry in order to make buying a homea much more streamlined process.”

Lilly has been in his current role at First Community Banksince 1997. His career in banking and operations began in 1981.He serves on a number of industry and local area boards andcommittees.

Lilly is a 1976 graduate of Scott High School and has livedin the Madison area for many years in the past. He is a BooneCounty product and is the son of Patsy Nelson of WashingtonHeights and Pete Lilly of Madison. He is married to the formerAnne Hatfield and the couple currently resides in Bluefield, Va.

Boone native appointed toa national board position

Massey reports losing over $88million; plans to reopen UBB mine

FROM STAFF REPORTS

On Tuesday, July 27, MasseyEnergy Company reported a netloss of $88.7 million or $0.88per share for the quarter endedJune 30, 2010, according to acompany press release.

The company generated$693.1 million of producedcoal revenue in the quarterfrom the sale of 9.8 million tonsof coal, the report stated.

By comparison, Masseyreported net income of $20.2million on produced coal rev -enue of $603.2 million in thesecond quarter of 2009 fromthe sale of 9.4 million tons ofcoal.

“The second quarter and firsthalf 2010 results include pretaxcharges of $128.9 million inincurred costs, asset impair -ments and accrued reservesassociated with the tragic acci -dent at the Upper Big Branchmine (UBB) that occurred inApril 2010,” the report said.“These char ges include esti -mates for loss of equipment,investigation costs, workerscompensation and other com -pensation and benefits provided

to the families of the UBB min-ers, charges expected to beincurred for litigation, net ofinsurance proceeds and otherrelated costs.”

Excluding the UBB relatedcharges; the company reporteda net loss of $1.6 million or$0.02 per share in the secondquarter of 2010 and net incomeof $32.0 million, or $0.34 pershare in the first half of theyear.

Commenting on the compa -ny’s second quarter results,Massey’s Chairman and ChiefExecutive Of ficer Don

Blankenship said, “This wasclearly a dif ficult quarter foreveryone associated withMassey. The tragedy at UpperBig Branch and the ensuing,contentious investigation over -shadowed our day-to-day oper-ations and largely occupied thetime and attention of manage -ment and many of our mem -bers. We continue to grieve theinjury and loss of our miners.Our ef forts to provide for theneeds of the families of theinjured or lost miners continueas well.”

“We remain intensely

focused on the safety of all ourmines and members even as theinvestigation to determine thecause of the explosion at UBBcontinues,” Blankenship added.“We are also continuing ourefforts to mitigate the lost pro -duction from UBB in order toserve our customers as best wecan. These ef forts have beendisruptive to operations as wemove crews and equipment todifferent locations but theyshould allow us to improve andstabilize production in the com-ing quarters.”

According to a report by theAssociated Press (AP) onThursday, July 27, MasseyEnergy plans to resume extract-ing coal by constructing a newentrance to its Upper BigBranch mine within months.

Massey told the AssociatedPress it wants government per-mission to restart two sectionsin an area untouched by theblast.

The Mine Safety and HealthAdministration took control ofthe mine on April 5 and will notallow production in active areasuntil it cancels that order, said aspokeswoman, Amy Louviere.

Car dealers fume over temporary tag program;DMV to delay changes until March, official says

By ERIC EYRETHE CHARLESTON GAZETTE

CHARLESTON — Car andtruck dealers across WestVirginia oppose a state propos-al that would require them toswitch to an electronic tempo -rary license plate program ini -tially scheduled to start Aug.31.

The dealers say the Divisionof Motor Vehicle’s programwould inconvenience cus -tomers, force dealerships tohire more employees and drivesmall dealers out of business.

“This is serious,” said LarryDawson, who owns LarryDawson’s Auto Sales in Nitro.“The old system is workingfine. But now they’re saying,‘You’re mandated. You have todo this.’”

In response to the com -plaints, DMV CommissionerJoe Miller announcedWednesday that the agencywould postpone the start of theelectronic tag program untilMarch 31. The agency alsoplans to of fer dealers a secondprogram option that incorpo -rates fewer changes.

“We’re not trying to forcethis down anybody’ s throat,"Miller said. “We are attemptingto work with the dealers andconsider their needs, which iswhat we’re doing with theextension. They felt the sched -ule was too aggressive, that wewere moving too fast.”

The changes would af fectmore than 1,300 car , truck,motorcycle, A TV and trailerdealers across the state.

For years, dealers haveissued temporary tags to cus-tomers after they purchasevehicles, then filed the requiredpaperwork at a DMV office ormailed the information to theagency. The DMV subsequent-ly sends permanent licenseplates to vehicle owners.

Under the new system —managed by a private informa -tion technology firm — dealerswould log into a DMV comput-er database and enter informa -tion about the new vehicleowner and purchase, while cus-tomers wait for the temporarytag to be printed at the dealer -ship.

The West Virginia Auto andTruck Dealers Association hasbeen “bombarded” by ques -tions and complaints about thenew program in recent weeks,said Ruth Lemmon, the group’sexecutive director.

“We’ve tried to educate theDMV on our concerns with thisprogram,” Lemmon said. “W esupport the electronic transferof records, but this has to bedone right, and this program isnot right.”

Dealers plan to meet withDMV officials on Aug. 4.

Pete Lopez, owner and presi-dent of Spencer Auto Group inRoane County , praised Millerfor trying to bring the state'stemporary tag system “into the21st century.” But Lopez does -n’t believe the current proposalwould do that.

“The program is a good pro-gram, if it's put in the rightway,” said Lopez, who serveson a DMV advisory board. “It’sjust not ready yet. We have tofind the right program.”

Miller said the electronic tagprogram would save the statemoney and make things easierfor dealers and their customers.

He said 19 other states haveadopted computerized tempo -rary license plate systems.Miller cited the followingadvantages:

• The program would relievedealers of any financial liabilitybetween the time when a cus -tomer purchases the vehicleand the state processes the tem-porary tag.

• Police and other lawenforcement agencies would beable to trace a temporary tagnumber to determine who ownsthe vehicle. The new owner ’sname would be entered into theDMV database — which policeroutinely use — at the dealer -ship.

• The DMV would no longerhave to pay to print more than180,000 temporary cardboardtags a year . The temporarylicense plates would be printedat dealerships.

• The DMV would be able totrack whether motorists securepermanent metal license plateswithin 60 days of receiving atemporary tag, as state lawrequires.

• Dealers could access aDMV database to determine avehicle's title, or ownership,history. “It would keep themfrom getting a pig-in-a-pokewith some of their trade-ins,”Miller said.

At the Aug. 4 meeting, DMVofficials plan to tell dealers thatthey have two choices: Theycan sign up for the entire elec -tronic tag program, or they canchoose only to print temporarytags at their dealerships, whilefiling customers’paperwork thetraditional way.

The second option wouldrequire that dealers have only afax machine and printer, Millersaid.

“They could do everythingelse manually,” he said. “We’readjusting the program. My goalis that all dealers will say this is

a great system.”The DMV has hired West

Virginia Interactive — a divi -sion of Reston, Va.-based NCI— to manage the electronic tagsystem, after three other poten -tial vendors were disqualified.NCI, which runs temporary tagprograms in other states, had acontract with the state Office ofTechnology, Miller said. Thecompany will receive $2 pertransaction.

The DMV and West VirginiaInteractive have already startedto test the electronic temporarytag program at nine dealershipsin West Virginia.

Some dealers have com -plained that they’ve sold carsand issued temporary tags, butcustomers haven’ t receivedpermanent license plates within60 days, said Dawson, who hasowned the Nitro pre-ownedvehicle dealership for 24 years.

“It’s not being done in atimely fashion,” he said.

Miller acknowledged thatsome “glitches” have poppedup. “But the problems that havecome up, most of them we’vebeen able to resolve in 24hours,” he said.

Miller said a second pro -gram-testing phase with 500dealers would start next monthand conclude on Dec. 31.

In recent weeks, dealershipowners have fired of f letters toGov. Joe Manchin and talked tostate lawmakers about the pro -posed temporary tag changes.

Dawson wants the DMV toexempt dealerships that sellfewer than 30 vehicles a monthfrom the electronic system.

“The new system is going toforce the smaller dealers to goout of business,” he said. “Theymight not have a computer -savvy person on staf f. It’s likeyou’re asking an electrician todo a plumbers’ job, but they’renot a plumber.”

The changes also would

require customers to waitlonger in the showroom,Dawson said. Some may decideto walk out the door, he said.

The DMV has met only oncewith Kanawha County dealersto explain the new electronictemporary tag system.

“We got a letter that theywere doing this,” Dawson said.“We weren’ t given a choice.This just isn’t right.”

Next year , the DMV alsoplans to consider a switch to a“paperless” electronic vehicletitle system, if the electronic tagprogram proves successful,Miller said.

To see more of TheCharleston Gazette or to sub -scribe to the newspaper , go tohttp://www.wvgazette.com/.

Copyright (c) 2010, TheCharleston Gazette, Charleston,W.Va.

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Lilly

By FRED PACEEDITOR

CHARLESTON – Gov. Joe Manchin today last week thatWest Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) willreceive broadform insurance coverage through the Board ofRisk and Insurance Management (BRIM) ef fective Sept. 1,2010, through June 30, 2011.

“I am grateful BRIM has stepped in to provide insurancecoverage, and peace of mind, for our VFDs,” Gov. Manchinsaid. “In addition, the BRIM coverage will provide theVolunteer Fire Department Workers’ Compensation TaskForce much needed time to further study all aspects of theworkers’ compensation challenge af fecting volunteer fire -fighters.”

Prior to BRIM, 281 volunteer fire houses were faced withlosing their broadform coverage, currently provided byBrickStreet Mutual Insurance Company, as of September 1st.West Virginia is served by 426 full-volunteer fire depart -ments, of which 281 have recently held broadform insurancepolicies with BrickStreet.

“The West Virginia State Firemen’s Association is pleasedto announce that we have helped secure broad form liabilitycoverage through June of 201 1, providing that fire depart -ments wanting this coverage go to their insurance agency andacquire a policy through BRIM. BRIM, the WV Board ofRisk and Insurance Management will provide broad formcoverage for volunteer fire departments within the State ofWest Virginia until June 30 2011. Until that time, we will beworking with the Governor ’s Of fice and the Legislature tosecure a minor change in WV Code that only af fectsVolunteer Fire Departments and their immunity from deliber-ate intent cases,” said John Holstein, Chief of the DanvilleVolunteer Fire Department and Public Relations Chairmanfor the West Virginia Fireman’s Association.

Secretary of Finance and Revenue Virgil Helton will callthe next task force meeting for 10 a.m., Monday , Aug. 30, atthe State Capitol.

By CASSIE SHANERTHE DOMINION POST

MORGANTOWN — WVU’sresidence halls are booked forfall due to an increase in fresh -men and transfer students.Michael Beto, WVU's assistantdirector of housing, said the uni -versity stopped accepting hous -ing applications for fall when its12 residence halls filled up in lateJune. He said WVU has space for5,957 students, including 372resident assistants.

"We had a very , very strongdemand for on-campus housingthis year ," Beto said. "I assumethat it's related to enrollment."

Brenda Thompson, WVU'sassociate vice president for stu -dent affairs and enrollment man -agement and services, said25,527 students were registeredfor classes as of Monday, but thatnumber will increase before thefall semester begins Aug. 23.

"We anticipate that we'll be upslightly this year , maybe some -where close to 29,000,"

Thompson said.WVU set an enrollment record

last fall, when 28,898 students —including 4,589 freshmen — reg-istered for courses inMorgantown. Beto said the uni -versity's residence halls havenever reached full capacity , butThompson said about 4,900freshmen are expected this fall.

Transfer students have alsoboosted the demand for on-cam -pus housing, Thompson said.About 750 transfer students wereregistered for fall classes as ofMonday, about 25 percent morethan last year.

First-year students at WVU arerequired to live on campus,including transfer students withless than 29 credit hours. Betosaid about 4,800 first-time fresh -men or transfer students submit -ted housing applications for fall.Students who failed to submittheir applications before the resi -dence halls reached capacity willhave to find housing elsewhere,he said.

The university's residence

halls previously filled up in 2008.A total of 28,840 studentsenrolled at the Morgantown cam-pus that year , including a record5,135 freshmen.

Beto said about 39 firsttimefreshmen have been placed on awaiting list in case space opensup in the residence halls.Meanwhile, they've been referredto WVU's of f-campus housingoffice.

Brian Walker, WVU's offcam-pus housing director , said he'sreceived "at least a few hundred"calls from parents and studentsseeking housing for fall since thedorms filled up.

"My phone has been lit up likea Christmas tree for the pastmonth," Walker said. "It's beencrazy."

But finding housing for stu-dents hasn't been a problem.Walker said there are plenty ofoff-campus apartments available.

"There are only a few land -lords that are full at this point,"Walker said. "The majority havesome availability."

Walker said he talks to stu -dents who contact his of ficeabout their ideal living situation,trying to get as much informationas possible, including where theywant to be located and how muchthey want to pay. He often refersthem to WVU's of f-campushousing website, which providesinformation about local land -lords, rental properties and room-mates.

To see more of The DominionPost or to subscribe to the news-paper, go to http://www .domin-ionpost.com/.

Copyright (c) 2010, TheDominion Post, Mor gantown,W.Va.

Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

By FRED PACEEDITOR

NAOMA — Installing the firstresidential solar hot water systemin the region, homeowners Kayand Danny Howell and contrac -tors Mountain View Buildersinvited the public to participateand learn from the all-day instal -lation on July 21.

The Howells are lifelong resi -dents of the Coal River area, whocontracted Mountain ViewBuilders, of Berkeley Springs, toinstall a 3-panel hot water sys -tem.

Kay Howell explained that notonly did she plan to save moneyon electricity, but also envisionedher family’s solar hot water sys-tem to serve as a model for any -one in the community interestedin solar hot water.

"The power bills just keep ongoing up, and by the time we paythem, there's not much left,"Howell said. "We want to showthat it's possible to own your ownpower source, which is cheaperin the long run, and renewable.”

“We invite anyone to come tothe installation and learn, orcome afterwards and see how it

works,” Howell continued. “W ehope to be the 'Jim Walter' homeof solar thermal, and introducethis opportunity to our communi-ty."

Co-owner of Mountain ViewBuilders, Mike McKechnie, saidhe aims to spread the word aboutthe benefits of solar hot water tolocal residents and local contrac -tors alike.

“We’re building contractors,and we know exactly how toughthe building trade has been hit bythis recession,” said McKechnie.“We want to share our knowl-edge with other building contrac-

tors and train them on-the-job forfree, and show them how easythis is. We want to explain thefinancial benefits to contractors,homeowners, and anyone elseinterested. Solar hot water is thebest place you can put yourmoney — by far, the best invest-ment you can make in yourhome.”

Solar hot water typically paysfor itself, then starts makingmoney for homeowners, after 5-7years. At the July 21 installation,McKechnie and the Howells alsodistributed informational materi -als about financial incentives toreduce the cost of the initialinvestment.

Through state and federal taxcredits, homeowners can gain

back up to 50 percent of the costof installation. Mountain ViewBuilders have also developed alow-interest loan program forsolar projects through WestVirginia’s own City NationalBank.

In addition, homeowners can“trade” the renewable ener gythey produce through solarrenewable ener gy credits, earn -ing as much as an extra $1,000per year.

The Howells encourage fellowhomeowners and business own -ers to explore grant opportuni -ties, such as a USDA grant forsmall businesses. In the Howells’case, the Annenberg Foundationalso contributed to the solarinstallation as part of their goal to

support community education forrenewable energy.

The Howells’ installationmarks the first solar project thatMountain View Builders havecompleted in southern WestVirginia, but McKechnie says hehopes it will not be the last.

“Our goal is to help contrac -tors and homeowners expandsolar hot water in this part of thestate,” said McKechnie.

Mountain View Builders isalso planning to install solar pan-els on local businesses inWilliamson. For more informa -tion about solar hot water, home-owners and contractors are wel -come to contact Kay Howell at304-854-2019 or MikeMcKechnie at 304-433-7277.

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By FRED PACEEDITOR

CHARLESTON — Children with life-threatening medical conditions need themagic of a wish-come-true. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvaniaand Southern West Virginia needs help to findchildren who may qualify.

Anyone can contact the or ganization and

refer a child. The child’s doctor determineseligibility. Life-threatening medical condi -tions, which generally qualify children forservices include, but are not limited to, vari -ous forms of cancer , heart disease, cysticfibrosis, Duchene’s muscular dystrophy andtransplants. Children with more chronic con -ditions like diabetes or Crohn’ s disease, orchildren with developmental delays, typicallywill not qualify unless there is a life-threaten-

ing complication.Anyone knowing a child between the ages

of 2-and-a-half to under 18 that may qualifyis urged to contact the or ganization at 304-342-9474.

Referring a child only takes a few minutes,but the memories of a wish last a lifetime.

For more information, call the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 1-800-676-9474 or visitits online Web site at www.wishgreaterpa.org.

Make-A-Wish Foundation seeks help

By DAN HEYMANWEST VIRGINIA NEWS SERVICE

CHARLESTON — According to a newstudy from Families USA, 9 out of 10 WestVirginia small businesses can receive a taxbreak on the cost of health insurance for theiremployees as a result of the federal lawpassed this spring.

Perry Bryant, executive director of WestVirginians for Affordable Health Care, saysthe tax credits are aimed at the employerswho need it most — those with ten or fewerworkers in businesses that pay lower wages,who can get back up to one-third of their pre-

miums.“It’s a local restaurant, a neighborhood

hardware store, a small construction firm.Those who are struggling the most, will getthe most assistance.”

Businesses with 11 to 25 employees are eli-gible for smaller tax breaks. The tax creditsare in effect now. Bryant says the credits willrise to as much as one-half of the employer'sportion of the premium costs in five years. Bythen, he adds, new health insuranceexchanges should make the coverage cheaperand easier to get.

“It really is a bridge until the new insurancereforms occur in 2014 that will be even moresignificant to small businesses.”

Small employers’premiums can be volatilebecause they are grouped for insurance cov -erage in pools that tend to be very small.Bryant says that’ s a serious problem, to beaddressed by the creation of the insuranceexchanges.

“If one employee develops cancer or has anorgan transplant, they may see their premi -ums go up 50, 60, 75 percent. Well, that prac-tice gets ended in 2014.”

Critics of health care reform ar gued itwould be bad for the economy , but Bryantsays small businesses have had a terrible timedealing with rising health care costs. With thechanges, some of them might be in a betterposition to add workers.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHPictured here in his garden, Robert Linkous has returned tohis home from the short-term rehabilitation program titled,“Lifesteps” at the Boone Nursing and Rehabilitation Centeron Lick Creek Road in Danville. Linkous, who had hipreplacement through Charleston Area Medical Center(CAMC), spent about two weeks with the therapy team work-ing daily with physical and occupational therapy. Afterspending just a short time with the team in the RehabCenter, Linkous was able to return to his home and shortlyreturn to his everyday activities, center officials said. Linkousis seen here in his beautiful garden at his home, working in itdaily brings him much joy, he said. The Rehab Unit consistsof eight private rooms, specialized for rehab at home, offi-cials added. “If you or a loved one has surgery planned orhave recently had medical conditions, such as a stroke, orgeneral weakness, please call me or MaryBeth today to dis-cuss the Lifesteps Unit at Boone Nursing and Rehab Center,”said Trina Hager, admissions and marketing director for thecenter. “You can also set up a tour of the facility.” Call 304-369-0986 for more information or to set up a tour.

By DAVID BEARDTHE DOMINION POST

CHARLESTON — State HighwayEngineer Marvin Murphy told TheDominion Post last week that theDivision of Highways has spent the $12million allotted for pothole repairs in itsWinter Road Damage Repair Program.

Potholes and an idea to expand thestate's trucking business were on themenu for members of the Legislature’ sSelect Committee on Infrastructure.

That spent money doesn’ t mean pot -hole repairs will stop, Murphy said.Patching is part of the DOH’s core main-tenance plan and crews will keep work -

ing on that into November when theasphalt plants shut down.

“Hopefully by now we've pretty muchgot all the primaries done,” he said, butthere's more work to do on the secondaryroads.

The $12 million was Road Fundmoney specifically dedicated to repairsfollowing the brutal winter , DOHspokesman Brent Walker said.

Murphy made his comments follow -ing a presentation to the Legislature’ sSelect Committee on Infrastructure. Thecommittee previously told Murphy itwants regular updates on statewide roadrepairs. Members have subjectedMurphy to intense grilling, with sharp

criticism for the DOH as a whole, butTuesday they simply accepted somehandouts from him describing theDOH’s standing maintenance plans.

When no questions arose, ChairmanJohn Unger , D-Berkeley , noted with alaugh, “Last time they just chewed up onyou, Marvin.”

Committee members were intriguedby an idea offered by Division of MotorVehicles Commissioner Joe Miller.

Miller said five separate agencies —including the DOH, the DMV and thePublic Service Commission — overseethe state's trucking and commercial vehi-cle business. That makes for majorheadaches for trucking firms.

“If I would try to convince a companyto move to West Virginia,” he said, “theywould laugh.”

In order to capitalize on the “huge,untapped potential” for expanded truck -ing business, he proposed the state emu-late Kentucky and other states by creat -ing a “one-stop” shop for trucking com -panies.

It could take the simple form of awebsite that channels users to the rightplace for permits, taxes, fees and more.Or, at the most efficient level, it could bea single of fice handling all the varioustasks now spread among the agencies.

Miller said he’s been interested in thisidea for about 11 years, but stressed that

he didn't want to start a turf war by mak-ing this a DMV mission. He said direc -tion should come from the Legislature orthe governor’s office. He recommendedthat the state hire a consultant versed insuch things to conduct a study of the var-ious options, along with their possiblecosts and benefits. Unger said membersunderstood Miller's turf concerns, “but Idon't want to wait another 11 years.”

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We’ve had our share of hot,humid, stormy weather thepast two weeks. I’m ready fora cool-down, but not cold,

snowy weath-er.

Sinceresympathy tothe family ofGeorgiaBrowning ofNellis whopassed awayJuly 25 at theage of 78.

Condolences to the familyof Nina Clark of Ashford whopassed away Friday, July 23, atthe age of 88.

Congratulations to AnthonyNeil Balla of Nellis andKatelan Turley of Ashford whowere married July 17. Anthonyis the son of Donna Balla ofNellis, and Katelan is thedaughter of Cathy Morris ofAshford and Rick Turley ofCosta.

A Benjamin Kirk familyreunion is scheduled forAugust 14, beginning at noon,at John Slack Park at Racine.Please bring a covered dishand spend the day with rela -tives and friends.

Congratulations to Ben andMichelle Hapney on the birthof their son. Cameron Michaelwas born July 27, weighting 8lb, 10 oz, and was 21 1/4 inch-es long. Cameron has an olderbrother, Brayden.

Vacation Bible School is inprogress until August 6 at theMorning Star House of Prayerat Ridgeview, beginning at

6:30 each evening.ANNIVERSARIESHappy anniversary wishes to

Scott and Brenda Krepps whowill celebrate their 23rd yeartogether August 8.

Evelyn Adkins sends happy53rd anniversary wishes to herhusband Bob on August 10.

Happy 4th wedding anniver-sary to Terry and Judy Smithof Nellis on August 7.

Belated happy anniversarywishes to Bobby and MeridaPrice of Winfield who cele-brated their 55th year togetherAugust 1.

Happy anniversary toMickey and Sandy Jones (for-merly of Peytona) who cele-brate their 28th year togetherAugust 7. They are the parentsof two sons, Josh and Justin.BIRTHDAYSA very special happy Sweet

16th birthday to my grand-daughter, Kassie Shope, onAugust 7 from all your family.

Happy birthday to RonBowles of Nellis on August 6from all your family.

Happy birthday to JuneGurski of Nellis on August 5from your brothers and sisters.

Happy birthday wishes toHarold D. Eastep in Jay, Fla.on August 7.

Helen Garretson Jones cele-brates her 69th birthdayAugust 10. Helen, formerly ofNellis, now resides inMissouri.

Happy 10th birthday toSabastian Eric Laws on August7.

Happy birthday to StevenHarless of Nellis who cele-brates August 5. He is the sonof Kermit and Rose Harless,

also of Nellis.Happy 21st birthday to Seth

Smith of Nellis on August 10.Happy birthday to Londus

Mallory of Follansbee whocelebrates on August 10. Hewas a former miner at Nellisfor 27 years.

Happy birthday wishes toElaine Woodrum on August 5and to her daughter Kristina onAugust 15.

Happy 34th birthday toJennifer and Jessica Tetoff onAugust 10 from Aunt Judy.Jessica and Jennifer are thetwin daughters of Frank andPeggy Tetoff of Sylvester.

Happy birthday to AmyPauley on August 5.

Happy birthday to JimmyHager of Nellis on August 6from Terri, Chris, J.D.,Kaitlyn, Cory, Sue, Wilkie, andyour mom.

Happy birthday to ImogeneKinder of Ridgeview onAugust 6.

Jamie Nelson of Cullodencelebrates his birthday August6.Happy birthday,Jamie.

Happy birthday wishes go toThomas Scott Bowles ofAshford who will be 14 yearsold August 8. Thomas is theson of Scott Bowles andTeresa Morgan. Grandparentsare Patricia Darby of Ashford,Tom Bowles of Ashford, andLucille Dix of Florida.

Melissa Chandler celebratesher 34th birthday August 9.

Happy 18th birthday toZachary Sampson on August5.

Happy 11th birthday to TreyTurley on August 10.

Sally Chandler celebratesher 46th birthday August 9.

Happy 15th birthday toEricka Dawn Pritt on August9.

Birthday wishes toStephanie Williams who has abirthday August 9. She is thegranddaughter of Arley andCarolyn Treadway of Ashford.

Happy 23rd birthday toAnthony Balla of Nellis, whocelebrates August 8, frommom who loves you.

Mark Graley of Ashford cel-ebrates his birthday on August8.

Randy Perdue celebrates hisbirthday August 5. Happybirthday, Randy.

Happy birthday to AmandaWoodrum Easter of CampCreek on August 5.

Happy birthday to HaroldRay Aliff of Ashford onAugust 4.

Happy birthday wishes go toJoshua Baldwin of Lake whowill be 20 years old August 5.He is the son of John andJoyce Darby Baldwin.Grandparents are PatriciaDarby of Ashford and Bob andNoreen Baldwin of Lake.

Happy birthday wishes toChantelle Shaw who will be23 years old August 4.

Happy birthday to JoAnnKeenan of Pinellas Park, Fla.on August 4 from all yourfriends in West Virginia. Havea great one, JoAnn!

That's all for this week. Besure to call (304)836-5379 orwrite P.O. Box 102, Nellis,WV 25142 with any news thatyou would like to share. Youcan also e-mail me at ntmcco-mas@suddenlink.net. Thedeadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday.Take care until next time.

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Community CalendarMadison Middle School soccer teamTry-outs begin Monday, Aug. 9; from 5 until 7 p.m.

Prospective soccer players will meet in the gym.All participants must have a valid WVSSAC physical examina-

tion form or proof on file for the 2010-201 1 year on file at theschool.

Try-outs are open to male and female students, grades 6 thru 8.

Indoor flea marketIndoor flea market sponsored by REV UP Madison, Friday,

Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. ?to 2 p.m., Madison Civic Center . Boothscan be rented for $15 each. ?There will be one table furnished foreach booth, extra tables can be ?rented for $5.00 each. Call earlyto get your booth. Call Lettie ?Eversole at 304-245-8846 or TrishPrice at 304-369-0197.

Boone County Ambulance to host EMT classThe Boone County Ambulance Authority, in cooperation with

RESA III, will host an EMT-Basic Class at its training center inRacine.

The Class will be held through Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., excluding Sundays.

On Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21.On Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28Cost of the class: is $150 for tuition, $90 book fee, $20 supply

fee and $3 for CPR card, for a total cost of $263.For more information, contact Bryan Justice, NREMT-P, train-

ing officer at the Boone County Ambulance Authority at 304-837-3911 or by email at bjustice@thebcaa.com

Baldwin-Nelson ReunionThe 2010 Baldwin-Nelson Reunion will be held on Aug. 7 at

11 a.m. If you are a friend or family member of the late Hasseland Edna Baldwin of Sharples, please bring a covered dish andjoin us at Waterways Waterpark. Follow the signs over the hill tothe last shelter on the left.

For more information, call 304-784-0254.

Boone County PSD meetingThe Boone County Public Service District (PSD) will hold its

regular monthly Water and Wastewater meetings Monday, Aug. 9,at the board office.

The water board meeting will open at 6 p.m., followed by thewastewater meeting in room 101 of the Danville CommunityCenter on Hopkins Avenue.

The water meeting agenda includes approval of invoices andline extensions. The wastewater meeting agenda includesapproval of invoices, Pond Fork wastewater project and districtoperations.

Those wishing to be placed on the agenda should call the of ficeat 304-369-2622.

Bible bashThere will be a “Back to school Bible bash” at New Port

Trailer Park, Aug. 9-13 starting at 11 a.m. Bible stories, crafts,games, and gifts for perfect attendance will be part of the bash.

RetestingBoone County Schools will be retesting students for either

Algebra Readiness ?or End of Course Algebra on the followingdates and times: Sherman Area - Sherman Sr. High School – Aug.10 at 9 a.m., Media Center; Scott Area - Scott High School –Aug. 12, at 9 a.m., Media Center.

Foster crime watch meetingThe Foster neighborhood crime watch meeting is scheduled for

7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Foster Community Center. Thespeakers will be law enforcement officers.

ASEP coaching classAn ASEP coaching class will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, from

5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. atHuntington High School for those interested in coaching a sec -ondary school sport. Register at www.wvssac.org.

WV Army National Guard Car Show/Stereo CompetitionJoin the West Virginia Army National Guard A-Troop 1-150th

Armored Reconnaissance Squadron for a Car Show/StereoCompetition and Open House. The event will take place Sunday,Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Williamson Armory,beside Southern West Virginia Community College inWilliamson. Bring the entire family to show support for the WestVirginia Army National Guard and to enjoy a wonderful, funfilled day which will include games, food, music, door prizes andmuch more. Also, check out the gear and weapons display usedby a real RECON Unit. Car show classes will include Hot Rods,Classics, Motorcycles, 4x4, Trucks and SUV. Car Show entry feeis $15 and $10 for the Stereo Competition. Registration begins at10 AM. A Cornhole Tournament and Muddiest 4x4 Contest willalso be held and trophies will be presented for both, along withtrophies for the Car Show and Stereo Competition winners. Formore information, contact the Williamson Armory at 304-235-2084, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out andenjoy a fun filled day with your family and the West VirginiaArmy National Guard.

Fundraising walk for minersA fundraising walk is scheduled for 7 p.m., Aug. 20, to raise

funds for the Whitesville Miners Memorial Park.Walkers are to gather at the Whitesville Elementary School

football field, walk through the town and return to the schoolwhere a group prayer will be given.

Please register by Aug. 8, so that shirts may be ordered.Registration is $15, which includes a shirt.

Contact Jennie at 304-854-1920, Heather at 304-854-1022, orMickie at 304-854-1178 for registration information.

Community Calendar

Scott and Teresa Dalton of Harts are proud to announce theengagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughterAshley Nicole to Jason Scott Bender, son of Dain and DelorisBender of Big Ugly. The couple will be married Aug. 14, 2010, at5 p.m. at Hannah United Baptist Church of Harts. Ashley is a2005 graduate of Chapmanville High School and has recentlygraduated from Logan/Mingo School of Practical Nursing.Jason is a 2002 graduate of Scott High School and is currentlyemployed at Progress Coal. The gracious custom of an openchurch wedding will be observed. Following the ceremony, thecouple will spend a weeklong honeymoon in Colorado. The cou-ple will reside at Northfork.

Announcing into the world, Braleigh Raeshell Hensley. She wasborn to her parents, Dale and Kayla (Dunlap) Hensley at 3:52p.m. on June 3, 2010, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Sheweighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces, and was 19 inches long.Braleigh is the granddaughter of Kimberly Dunlap ofChapmanville and Leslie and Themla Hensley of Kermit. She isthe great-granddaughter of Tom and Peggy Casey ofChapmanville and the late Riley and Josie Marcum and Homerand Carmel Hensley.

Scott High Class of 1970 reunionThe Scott High School Class of 1970 will have its reunion on

Aug. 27-28. If you are a member of this class, or know someonewho was, can you please contact Susan Heater Poveromo at 304-687-0714 or Ellen Isner Miller at 304-784-1970. You can also emailat ellenmiller21@hotmail.com and there will be a posting onClassmates.com and Facebook. The group is planning to attend thefirst Skyhawks’ football game of the season on Friday night andmeet at Riverview Country Club on Saturday night.

Head Start/Pre-KAppalachian Council Head Start is now accepting applications for

the 2010-2011 school year. Children must be 3- or 4-years-ld bySept. 1, 2010. Services are available to children with disabilities orspecial needs. There is no fee required for entrance into Head Start.

Information need to apply: Verification of income for a 12-monthperiod, birth certificate from vital statistics and a Social Securitynumber (optional). Head Start/Pre-K locations: Brookview, Danville,Nellis, Racine, Ramage, Whitesville and Wharton

For additional information, call 304-369-1000 or 1-877-539-2242.

Hiram ‘Hi’ Dillon ReunionThe annual Dillon family reunion will be held on Saturday , Sept.

4, at 1 p.m., at the Wharton/Barrett Community Center at Wharton.The family of Hi and Neva Dillion would like to extend a warm

welcome to family and friends. Please make every ef fort to attend.Bring a covered dish and join us for a day of fun and fellowship.

Appalachian Council Head Start accepting applicationsAppalachian Council Head Start is now accepting applications for

the 2010-2011 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old bySept. 1. Services are available to children with disabilities or specialneeds. There is no fee required for entrance into Head Start.

Information needed to apply: verification of income for 12 monthperiod, birth certificate from vital statistics and a social securitynumber. Call 369-1000 for more information. Head Start has loca -tions in Brookview, Danville, Nellis, Racine, Ramage, Whitesvilleand Wharton.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

MADISON CHRISTIAN CENTER: 700 Lincoln Ave., Madison, W.Va. Phone 369-2310. Service times: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m., Sunday Night 6 p.m.Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m.

BAPTIST

STAR OF BETHLEHEM FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH: Twilight. Pastor Melvin Messer.Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday service at 7 p.m. CallRicky Bailey at 245-8493 for pick-up service by the church van.

LORY BAPTIST CHURCH: 180 Lory Church Road, Julian. Pastor Garry Bowman. Fundamental Independent, KJV, family oriented Missionary Baptist Church. SundayMorning services at 10 and 11 a.m. Sunday night at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Jr. Church at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning. Luther Jowett, Jr. Church Director.Van Ministry. Phone 369-0593 or 369-5665.

BROWN’S BRANCH FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH: Pastor: Phil Rowe. Sunday School,10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Service, 6 p.m.; Fourth Sunday Evening Service, 2 p.m. (No NightService); Fifth Sunday Night, 6 p.m. (Communion and Foot wash service); WednesdayNight, 7 p.m.; Second Saturday of every month, 5 p.m. (Gospel Singing). Everyone welcome.

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH: 581 4th Street, Danville. Pastor: John Barker. Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Super Church Sunday 11 a.m.; Tiny Tots, Sunday 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday evening Service 7 p.m., AWANA (Grades 1-6,Sept.-May) and Children’s Choir Wednesday 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study, 7 p.m. A.F.A.C.T. for Teens, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Nursery available for all services. Phone 369-3352.

FREEDOM BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP: Corner of Jackson and 3rd, Madison. Pastor: Jack Casey. Services:Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 11 a.m.;Sunday Evening Services 7 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Youth Group 6:30 p.m.; AdultBible Study, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Phone 752-4360.

WEST MADISON BAPTIST CHURCH: 401 Fourth Avenue, Madison. Pastor, JamesBrowning. Services:Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Services,6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 6 p.m. Needing transportation, call thechurch office: 369-4733 or Parsonage, 369-1487.

MADISON BAPTIST CHURCH: Second St. and Washington Ave. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;Worship 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club 6 p.m.; Youth Activity 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,Adult Prayer and Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Youth Activity 6:30 p.m. Jr. Choir 6:30 p.m.; Adult Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Nursery available for all services.Phone 369-1061.

OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Rt. 3, Julian. Sunday Services: 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Service 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wed. Adult Prayer and BibleStudy and Youth Fellowship, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

CAZY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH: P.O. Box 68, Bob White. 245-8808. SundaySchool 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11:15 a.m.; Sunday Evening 7 p.m.; Wednesday NightBible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Gary Hunts.

OLIVE BRANCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST: Turtle Creek. Rev. Henry Damron. SundaySchool 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Night 6 p.m.; Wednesday Night BibleStudy 7 p.m., Youth 6:30 p.m. Phone 369-1236.

MORRISVALEMISSIONARYBAPTISTCHURCH: Morrisvale. Pastor David Cook. SundaySchool, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Night, 7 p.m.; Wednesday NightBible Study, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Phone 524-9412.

FREEDIE FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH: Van. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Worship— First Sunday, 11 a.m.; No night services. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studay, 6 p.m. Pastor Steve Burns. Phone: 245-8298.

WHARTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Wharton. Sunday School, 10 a.m.,Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 7 p.m., Bible Study. Wed. 7 p.m. Pastor Tony Darrell Searls. Phone 369-3003.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DANVILLE: Two blocks up Park Ave., Danville. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Children’s Church 7 p.m.; Adult Choir Practice, Sunday, 6 p.m. andWednesday at 7 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m.; Wednesday EveningYouth Group, 7 p.m. Pastor Georffrey Saunders, 369-0931.

NEW HOPE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH: 393 Main St., Madison. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6 p.m., ThursdayLadies Circle 6 p.m. Pastor John Harden, Phone 369-2250

GREENVIEW FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH: Greenview. Sunday Morning 10 a.m.,Sunday Night 7 p.m., Wednesday Night 7 p.m. Pastor Phillip Scott.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: R. Rt. 2, Box 966, Madison. Pastor Ray R. Barker. AnIndependent Fundamental church where the Bible is preached and taught, and everyone is welcome. Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Preaching Service and Jr.Church Services at 11 a.m.; Sunday night services 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Prayerand Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Many other activities planned each month. We have a vanministry, for information, call 369-5467 or 369-3735. Church is located three milessouth of Madison on Route 85, one mile south of Boone Memorial Hospital.

MARTH FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH:Pastor Chip Frame. Phone 247-7719. Services:Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m.; Sunday Night 7 p.m.; First Sunday2 p.m. service with no night service. Fifth Sunday Communion and Foot Washing.Everyone Welcome.

CATHOLIC

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH: State Route 3, Whitesville. Sister Evonne Eiskcamp.Sunday Massl at 9 a.m. and RCIA and information classes, 7 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays. Please call for information 854-2997. All are welcome.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

GREENVIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST: Services: Sunday Morning Bible Study 10 a.m.;Sunday Morning Worship Services 11 a.m.; No Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6 p.m. Minister Richard Runyon. Phone 756-2795.Everyone Welcome.

UNEEDA CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sunday School 10-11:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. E-mail: ranger855_99@hotmail.com. Minister Roger Dingess.

DANVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Minister Kenneth Mitchell. Services: Sunday BibleStudy 10 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.;Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

MADISON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 106 Ruckers St., Madison. Services: Sunday BibleStudy 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; WorshipService Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m. Channel 2 TV 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on cable. Phone 369-0364. Free Correspondence Classes.

ROCK CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST: Minister Ray Beadnell, Rt. 3, Rock Creek. Services: Sunday Bible Study 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m.; Thursday, LadiesBible Study 2 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Phone 369-0266. Website:www.rockcreek.ssmartweb.com

WILLIAMS MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST: Minister Marlon Harless. Services: Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service at 6 p.m.;Wednesday evening Bible Study at 6 p.m. On third Sunday of the month evening service will be at 4 p.m. Phone 247-6750.

CHURCH OF GOD

MADISON CHURCH OF GOD: Fountain of Life Minister Center. Location: Just off Corridor G on Rt. 3 East. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7 p.m.; Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Pastor,Stacy Dingess. Phone 369-0189 or 369-4760.

NEW LIFE CHURCH OF GOD: State Route 3, Seth. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Night Service 6 p.m.; For transportation call 837-7491 or 837-7979.

METHODIST

MADISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 367 State Street (Intersection of Rt. 85 & Rt. 17), Madison. Dr. Frank Frye, Pastor. Church office: 369-1262. Sunday School 9:50 a.m.;Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m.; Praise Services, Wednesday at6:30 p.m.; Wednesday dinners at 5 to 6 p.m.; Alleluia choir (Ages four to fifth grade),Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; Youth choir (grades sixth to 12th), Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.;Pathfinders (grades sixth to eighth), Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; Senior high youth(grades ninth to 12th), Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the churchoffice or visit our Web site at www.madisonmethodist.org.

RACINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rt. 94, Racine. Services: Sunday School 9:45a.m.; Sunday Morning 11 a.m.; Evening 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Pastor Rev.Damron R. Bradshaw. Phone 949-4062. A community-minded church.

NAZARENE

NEW HARVEST CHURCH OF NAZARENE: 331 State Street, 3rd Floor, Madison: 369-7111. Sunday morning 10:30 a.m.; Family Education (Sunday School) 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kid Venture for Kindergarten-5th grade; Refuge for teens for 6th-12thgrade and Adult Bible Study. Pastor Ruth Anne Delong. The church will provide transportation to all who need it. Call 369-7111. Web site: www.newharvestnaz.com.

BARRETT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Pastor Howard Sparks. Sunday School is at10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday night service is at 7 p.m. and prayermeeting is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church is located on the lower end of ClintonCamp. Call 247-6855.

OTHER

CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER AND ACADEMY: Rt 85, Van. Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.;Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday Adult and Youth Fellowship and Bible Study,7 p.m. Pastor Dan Holstein.

GOSPEL CENTER TABERNACLE: Riverside Drive, West Madison. Services: SundaySchool 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Mid-Week Service, Wed., 7 p.m., Youth Group, Wed., 7 p.m. Phone 369-1783, PastorWalter Gore, 369-4649.

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: Garrett’s Fork. Sabbath (Saturday) Services 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call 855-9368.

AMAZING GRACE FELLOWSHIP: Celebrate Jesus With Us. Seth. Sunday Praise andWorship Service. For your convenience we have two Sunday morning worship services, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and YouthService, 7 p.m. Pastor, Bart and Cindy Elkins. Phone 837-3353.n To place an advertisement in the Church Directory call 369-1165.

Positive, life-changing organizationWords can either bless or curse. They should mean what the

dictionary says they mean, but people often redefine them.My number one Christmas gift when I was 10 years old was a

dozen hardback historical novels for young men. Three of themwere written by Zane Grey.

Our mother took great care to read regularly to her three chil -dren. All of my adult life I have been surrounded by books, often

in the great libraries of Anderson University,Marshall University, Millikin University,University of Illinois and Trinity InternationalUniversity. My personal library numbers into thethousands and would be more had I not given somany books to others.

Blessed is the person who has the ability toread, understand what has been read and canretain and use a large portion of it. The personwho can read well may learn how to do mostanything else.

Some books are a blessing and are written toinform, instruct, inspire and build people andnations into positive examples of what they

should be. Other books are written to debunk the truth anddestroy everything that is good. Books, therefore, must be cho -sen carefully.

During my adult years, I have had the privilege of encouragingand motivating tens of thousands of people to give millions ofdollars for worthy causes. Not long ago I had an invitation tospeak at an area-wide fund raising dinner for The Boy Scouts ofAmerica. Among gifts to me at the end of my speech was a brandnew copy of The Boy Scout Handbook, which I highly treasure.

My strong recommendation is that every teacher , pastor, doc-tor, psychologist, coach, student, boy and man be sure you own acopy of this great book and make it a practice to read it often.This book, if read and obeyed, could change the life of Americaand the world.

During the last 10 days, more than 46,000 Boy Scouts, leaders,staff and volunteers from all over the world have been togetherfor the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill which isabout an hour south of the nation’s capital. They also expect asmany as 250,000 visitors.

These terrific 12 to 18-year-old boys look on the jamboree as“kind of a crown jewel of the 100th anniversary .” Director LarryPritchard described it as “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Itgives them a chance to put their Boy Scout citizenship training touse.”

A July 26 Associated Press story stated, “The event traditional -ly features a presidential address, but Pritchard said PresidentObama will address the scouts with a video message.” The presi-dent must have a tremendously important event on his scheduleto pass up an opportunity to be present and speak personally tothis group of outstanding young Americans.

The community that surrounds this military facility in BowlingGreen, Caroline County, Va., is expected to receive $75 millionas the result of the Boy Scouts and their friends being there. Thatis what I call an economic stimulus package and all without bor -rowing

You can obtain your own copy of this life-changing and gov -ernment-changing book by writing to: BOY SCOUTS OFAMERICA, P. O. Box 152079, Irving, Texas 75015-2079 or go totheir website at: www.scouting.org or call: 1-972-580-2000. Mycopy is from the 11th edition, 2005 printing, and as of that date,38,730,000 had been printed since 1910. That is what you call abest-seller.

Whatever kind of work you do, get your personal copy todayand one for your children, your extended family and friends. It isthe most important book you can buy other than the Holy Bibleand a good dictionary.

“Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to standagainst the wiles of the devil” (Eph.6:11).

When I became a Christian I thought that all my battles were over ,but I was wrong. The Christian’s life is not only a battle against theworld and our own flesh, but against Satan as well. It is sad we don’ t

think much of this enemy. The threat of Satan isvery real. Behind the allurements of the world,ungodly acquaintances, and heathen institutions isa sinister mind. He is scheming to cause theChristians to sin. The devil and his evil forceswatch us all the time and they want to find ourweaknesses and aim their fiery arrows at our souls.

They will even use our own thoughts to causeus to sin. Satan looks for every opportunity tobring about the downfall of God’s people, and hedoes not get tire of his diabolical work. He neversleeps. While we go to bed to sleep he is planningto get us when we get up the next morning. I thank

God that He is a sleepless watchmen:“Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep”

(Ps.121:4). As Christians we would be very foolish to try to underes -timate the power of Satan and his ability to injure even the strongestsaint. We can see this in Hosea 7-9 and also in Rev . 2. We would bejust as foolish if we dwelled too much on the power of Satan. TheBible itself spends more time focusing on our battle with sin thanour battle with Satan. Before you get to caught up in “demonicintrigue,” remember that Satan is a defeated foe. He can only actwith the God’s permission, as we see in the case of Job.

In Job there was a day that all the sons of God presented them -selves to the LORD and Satan came also. Satan told God if hewould remove the hedge about Job and his house he would curseHim. Look what God said,

“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thypower; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan wentforth from the presence of the LORD” (Job 1:12).

As the story goes, Job lost everything he had and even his childrenwere killed; but Satan could not touch Job at this time. But in Job 2God gave Satan permission to touch Job body but he could not killhim. “And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea,all that a man hath will he give for his life.

But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh,and he will curse thee to thy face. And the LORD said unto Satan,Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life” (Job. 2:4-6).

So we see here that Satan is a tool in the hand of God to instruct,chastise, and humble the saints. By allowing Satan to act, God is notguilty of his crimes. He is simply permitting Satan to act in such away that ultimately will bring about good for the church.

“So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his begin -ning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels,and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.

He had also seven sons and three daughters” (Job 42:12-13).Because of God’s sovereign control over Satan, we need not fear

him, but we must be on our guard. Calvin noted that Adam, whilestill residing in the garden, that he was carried away by the devil’ sblasphemies.” Even though Satan is a defeated foe, we need towatch our ways and our hearts. Paul tells us to put on the full armorof God. Not part of it, but the full armor of God. If you would readEphesians 6:10-18, you will notice that this armor is not ours, butGod’s armor. We humans have no defense or weapons in battle withSatan, of our own. We must rely on the grace of God and on Hisstrength. We must maintain a strong faith in him. We must walk inthe righteousness of God so we won’ t give Satan a foothold. Wemust fill our minds with the Word of God so we can escape thetemptations of Stan. Jesus did the same when He was in the wilder -ness, Matthew 4:1-11. Above all things, we must remain in constantprayer, that we might be strengthened and protected by the power ofChrist. Turn to Matthew 4:1-11 and study the guidelines and princi -ples that Jesus used to resist Satan. Put some of these to practice inyour life. Pray for God to help you and guard you against Satan.

Church Briefs

Church Directory

A Closer Walk

FaithWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2010 H PAGE 8A

BILLMEADOWS

BILL ELLIS

Benefit at Martha Freewill Baptist Church

There will be a benefit hotdog, barbeque, bake sale and gospelsing for Brother James Nipper at Martha Freewill Baptist Churchfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 7. The gospel sing will start at 7 p.m.with special singers, including Jacob’s Ladder and Hearts of Faith.

A love of fering will be taken up during the gospel sing.Refreshments will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Pine Grove Baptist Church

There will be a hotdog, bake and yard sale at Pine Grove BaptistChurch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 7.

Call-in orders will be accepted by calling 304-756-3633.The proceeds will benefit the youth of Pine Grove Baptist

Church.

St. John Baptist Church

St. John Baptist Church at Or gas will celebrate Homecoming2010 on August 8. The 11 a.m. service speaker will be ProphetessCarlotta L ynch. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Specialsinging at 2 p.m. by the Viv’N’Heirs and at 4 p.m., Dr. Troy Shawwill speak.

Everyone is welcome to be a part of the celebration. PastorRandy Saunders and the congregation of St. John invite you toattend this special service or any Sunday morning service at 1 1a.m.

Church picnic

Jarrell’s Valley Community Church will have a picnic at ChiefLogan State Park, Shelter 3, up the right hand fork, on Aug. 9.

There will be preaching, singing, games, good food, trophiesgiven out and lots of fellowship. Bring a covered dish.

Pastors Ronnie Gileson and Debbie Price invite everyone toattend.

Keith Full Gospel Church

In concert will be the Singing Cookes and Cooke Brothers at 7p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Keith Full Gospel Church. A loveoffering will be taken.

The church is located on Rt. 3, six miles west of Whitesville.For more information, call 304-837-7557 or 304-837-3965.

Mount Hermon Freewill Baptist Church

Mount Hermon Freewill Baptist Church will have regular serv -ices at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday . The pastor is JakeMaynard.

Christian Faith Academy

Christian Faith Academy is currently accepting applications forenrollment for the 2010-2011 school term.

For more than 25 years CFA has offered a God-centered educa-tion in a traditional classroom setting for students in kinder gartenthrough 12th grades.

For more information or to set up an appointment please call304-245-5711 or 304-245-8888.

By DAVID BEARDTHE DOMINION POST

MARION COUNTY — Acoal miner at CONSOL ’sLoveridge Mine in MarionCounty died Thursday after -noon after a mine rib collapsedand pinned him against a near -by continuous mining machine,CONSOL said.

The miner was JessieAdkins, 39, of Belington, saidCONSOL spokesman JoeCerenzia.

Adkins was a miner operatorworking as a bolter, with sevenyears of mining experience,three of those at Loveridge,located near Fairview, Cerenziasaid in a statement.

He was injured when coaland other materials from therib, on the side of the mineentry, collapsed.

Adkins was taken toFairmont General Hospital fol -lowing the accident, Cerenziasaid, and was pronounced deadat the hospital.

State Mine Health Safety andTraining (MHST) spokesmanHoy Murphy said the accidentoccurred at 1 1:55 a.m. Adkinswas pronounced dead at 1:18p.m.

No other miners wereinjured, Cerenzia said.

Cerenzia said continuousmining machines are used inunderground coal mining todrive tunnels, known in theindustry as entries, into the coalreserve for ventilation, move -ment of min- ers, equipmentand supplies; transportation ofmined coal or for developmentof longwall mining sections.

Murphy said that section ofthe mine has been closed, andan MHST inspector is on siteinvestigating the accident. U.S.Mine Safety and HealthAdministration is also investi -gating, said spokeswomanAmy Louviere.

Company of ficials are alsoinvestigating, Cerenzia said,and a final report will be issuedat a later date.

Adkins leaves behind a wife,Melissa, and two teenage chil -dren, Cerenzia said.

Loveridge employs about650 workers, Murphy said, andproduces about 21,000 tons ofcoal a day.

According to MSHA recordsfor 2009, Loveridge was thesingle-largest producing under-ground mine in Marion,Monongalia and Preston coun-ties. It had 17 “days away fromwork” accidents, compared to23 for CONSOL's BlacksvilleNo. 2 in Monongalia and 11 forRobinson Run 95 in Marion.

According to MSHArecords,Loveridge has had 10 nonfataloperator injuries to date in2010, and one nonfatal contrac-tor injury. For 2009, it had 15operator injuries and two con -tractor injuries.

The last fatality at Loveridgewas in 1996, when one operatorwas killed. Blacksville No. 2has had no fatalities since 1995.Robinson Run had one in 1998.

Eastern Associated Coal'sFederal No. 2 mine inMonongalia County — compa-rable in production toBlacksville No. 2 — had 25days away from work accidentsin 2009, with 26 operatorinjuries and 3 contractorinjuries. It's had five operatorinjuries to date in 2010. Therehave been no fatalities since1995.

Kingwood Mining's now-defunct Whitetail Mine inPreston County had 12 operatorinjuries in 2008, its last fullyear of operation. One minerwas killed there in 2006.

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Copyright (c) 2010, TheDominion Post, Mor gantown,W.Va.

Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

Christopher Todd RyanChristopher T odd “Chris”

Ryan, 41, of Danville passedaway Sunday evening, July25, 2010, in an accidentaldrowning.

He was preceded in deathby his grandparents, the Rev .Jim Ryan and Bert and SusieGriffith; and grandfather -in-law, CharlesMitchell.

He was a proudfather and a lovinghusband, son andbrother. Chris wasa great friend whowas always willingto lend a hand. Hewore his heart on his sleeveand showed love to all heknew. Chris loved the out-doors. He was an avid hunterand fisherman.

Left to cherish his memoryare his wife, Kelly; daughters,Kendyl, age 14, Matney , age11 and Dylan, age 7; parents,Jimmie and Christa R yan;brother, Michael (T ina); andnephew, Logan, all of Morris,Ala.; and grandmother , DorisRyan of Foster . Loving-in-laws include Gregory “Butch”Jarrell, Grace Ann and Charles"Buck" Mitchell; grandpar -ents-in-law, “Nanna” MadgeMitchell and Stella Wallace;brothers-in-law, Rob (Ivy)Mitchell of Raleigh, N.C.,Chuck Mitchell of Madison,Christopher Mitchell of SouthCharleston and JoshuaMitchell of Madison; sister-in-law, Jessica (Jeremy); andmany loving nieces andnephews.

Services were heldThursday, July 29, at HandleyFuneral Home, Danville, withDr. Frank Frye officiating.

A fund has been establishedfor Kendyl, Matney andDylan. Donations will beaccepted at Boone CountyBank, Madison.

You may express your con -dolences to the family atwww.handleyfh.com.

Sharon Regina WallsSharon Regina “Sherry”

Walls, 60, of Van went home tobe with the Lord on Sunday ,July 25, 2010, at HubbardHospice House, with her familyand friends by her side.

She was precededin death by hergrandparents, Jimand Agnes Runyonand Garla and LilyWalls; uncles, PaulRunyon andHoward, Doug andHillis W alls; andaunts, Ruth Walker and IdellaWalls Dawson.

She was a member ofWharton Missionary BaptistChurch, where at one time shesang in the choir . She lovedeveryone and was a special per-son.

She is survived by her par-ents, Scottie and Geneva Wallsof Van; brother , Paul DougWalls of Kearneysville; sisterand her husband, Donna andDavid Hartman of Julian;nephew, Brian Hartman ofJulian; aunt, Bonnie Stidard ofElizabeth, Pa.; and cousin,James Allen Runyon ofConcord, N.C. She also lovedher special friends, Gordan andLinda Eversole.

The family would like tothank the caregivers, Judy andGlen, and Hubbard HospiceHouse for all they did duringthis time.

Services were heldWednesday, July 28, at HandleyFuneral Home, Danville, withthe Rev. Darrell Searls and LyleJarrell of ficiating. Burial fol -lowed in Memory Gardens,Madison.

You may express your condo-lences to the family atwww.handleyfh.com.

Georgia Frances BrowningGeorgia Frances Browning,

78, of Nellis went to heaven tobe with her husband July 25,2010.

She was born July 6, 1932, inJulian and was the daughter ofthe late Bern and Mabel TurleyWilliams. Also preceding her indeath was her husband, HaroldA. Browning; sister , Della Mae

Carden; and daughter -in-law,Vickie Browning.

Georgia was a devoted wife,mother, grandmother, sister andfriend. She will be missed bymany and will be laid to rest inthe comforting hands of God.She was a member of EmmonsChurch of God.

She is survived by sons, Garyand wife, Rhonda Williams, ofNellis, Steve Browning ofDanville and Billy and wife,Laura Browning, of Nellis;daughters, Shillia and husband,Terry Laws, of Nellis and Karenand husband, Terry McNeely, ofLincoln County; brother , Jamesand wife, Charlene Williams, ofOhio; 13 grandchildren and 12great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was heldThursday, July 29, in PineviewCemetery, Orgas, with the Rev .Mike Graley officiating.

Arrangements are byHandley Funeral Home,Danville.

You may express your condo-lences to the family atwww.handleyfh.com.

Ruth Ann BaldwinRuth Ann Baldwin was born

on Feb. 1, 1943, the third childof Hassell and Edna Baldwin ofSharples, W.Va.

She was called home to rejoinher parents, one son — AaronWhitaker, and a sister EileenBaldwin in Heaven, whileattending a church picnic onSunday, July 11, 2010.

She is sur-vived by sevenchildren —Sharon W ise,T h e r e s aW h i t a k e ,Cynthia Stover ,Regina Cashen,Mary Ludwig,Jerry Whitakerand JuliaLynch; thirteen grandchildren— Ricky Stabe; Joseph Wise;Gerald and Joseph Stover; Seth,Nathan, Eli and Gage Ludwig;Sean, R yan and ShannonCashen; Tyger Whitaker , andZachary Frasier; two brothers

— Jimmy Baldwin of Sharplesand Norman Baldwin ofMadison; and eight sisters —Doris Carter of Danville,Francis Smith of Danville,Rosetta Sutphin of Julian,Catherine Ball of Six Mile,Bethelene Ball of Foster ,Brenda Elkins of Hewett, LindaKinser of Huntington, andTerena Davis of Buckhannon.

Ruth lived a life of love givento her family , her church, herfriends and her God. And forthat we consider her the greatestsuccess of all, a person whotruly lived the commandments.She always put God first andher Bible was her guidebook.She will be missed by her lovedones here on Earth and yet weknow she is in a much betterplace.

A celebration of her life serv-ice will be held at the MoncloFreewill Baptist Church onFriday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. Rev .Joe Lane and Rev . StaceyDingess will be of ficiating.Dinner will be served in the fel-lowship hall immediately afterthe service.

Naomi Jane DunnLeffingwell

Naomi Jane DunnLeffingwell, 81, of Quincy anda native of Boone County , diedJuly 30, 2010, at HubbardHospice House in Charleston.

Naomi was formerly ofKelly's Creek and had lived inthe Quincy area the past 47years. She was a Baptist and ahomemaker.

Surviving are her sons,Thomas Dunn of Diamond,Michael “Chuck” Dunn ofQuincy; daughters, DeborahZahniser of Holly Grove,Virginia Diane Dunn, BelindaHaynes and Anita Layton, all ofQuincy; grandchildren, CliffordCrum Jr ., Jennifer Jill Myers,Christy Crum, Toni Dillard,Lora Dunn, Tony Rumber g,Heather Craigo, Alishia Layton;and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held,Aug. 3, at Fidler and FrameFuneral Home, Belle, with theRev. Jack Gregory of ficiating.

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302 Walnut Dr.- 4 br., 2 1/2 ba.,home on 7.83 acre. 4 yrs. old.$275,000 #3006

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Holly Hills- 4br. 2 1/2ba., FR w/FPLR,DR., gar. $264,900 #1022

Bulger Rd.-Alkol-2 br., 1ba., kit. fr.$45,000 #6003

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A hunch from State Police landed eightpeople from Lincoln County in jail, facingcharges in connection with stealing copper.

Wednesday, July 21, Troopers noticed asuspicious looking truck in the Racine areaof Boone County. When they looked in thebed of the truck, they found about $30,000worth of stolen copper.

The copper was taken from the PatriotCoal’s Hobet 21 mine in Boone County.

Anthony Rusnak and Heather Wiblen arecharged with transferring and receivingstolen property and conspiracy.

Ronald Dean Hicks, Shane AllenMcComas, Gregory Ray Cooper,Christopher Messer and Renee Garrett areall charged with one count of grand larceny

and conspiracy.Ronald Dean Hicks remains in the

Southwestern Regional Jail inBarboursville on a $60,000 bond, whileCooper remains in the same jail on a$25,000 bond. Dustin Wiblen is also stillin the Southwestern Regional Jail, but nobond amount has been set.

All of the suspects are believed to beLincoln County residents, according toofficials.Dustin Wiblen is charged with two

counts of grand larceny and two counts ofconspiracy.

Troopers were able to get confessionsfrom all of the suspects.

Eight arrested for stealing copper

By LAWRENCE KEENEYSTAFF WRITER

MADISON — Last week, the BooneCounty Commission came much closer tobeginning construction on water service forthe Turtle Creek area.

Seven bidders participated, submittingpackages to the officials telling how muchthey would charge to place water lines ontothe corridor, and to connect them with MudRiver Road, Indian Grave Road, RaccoonBranch Road and the loop.

Bids ranged from a high of $3.5 million,from Tri-State Pipeline, Inc. to $2,515,763from what appears to be the winning bid-der, Mike Enzard & Sons, Inc, of SouthPoint, Ohio.

Enzard’s bid included $2,044,818 for theinitial cost of bringing water lines from aRt. 17 connection to Corridor G.

To connect it to Mud River Road wouldcost an additional $210,275, and to IndianGrave Road would add $102,135 to thecost. The Raccoon Branch Road connec-tion was bidded at $70,475, and the Loop,

at $128,400. Raccoon Branch Road is adja-cent to the Turtle Creek Post Office andacross Corridor G. from Indian Grave Roadand the Turtle Mart.

To make this project a reality, the BooneCounty Commission has committed$300,000 in coal severance monies whilethe additional costs will come from federalgrants and contributions from WestVirginia American Water Company, thatcontributes an unspecified amount per resi-dence or business that contract to acceptwater service.

On Wednesday, August 4th,events at the fair will includelive music, which begin at 7pm. Bands include theSheppard Brothers, SethBunting, Logan Darnell andWeekend Grass.

The music continues onThursday with Rick K & TheAll-nighters stepping on stage.

Friday evening at 9pm,Cletus T. Judd will perform at9pm.

This Saturday, the fair wrapsup with a day full of excite-ment. It starts with a paradethrough downtown Danville,followed by a “most beautiful

baby” contest at 1pm.Throughout the day, games,activities and more contests forkids will be held including tie-dye tee shirt making, the everpopular karaoke competitionand a hula hoop contest.

On Saturday night, there willbe the Boone County Friends ofMarshall drawing for the"Thunder in the Mountains'package, an auction at 7pm fol-lowed by music from the BlackRiver Outlaws at 9:30 pm.

The spetacular fireworks dis-play kicks off at 10:45 pm,wrapping up the fair for anoth-er exciting year.

Commission receives bids for Turtle Creek water

By DAN HEYMANWEST VIRGINIA NEWS SERVICE

CHARLESTON — Policeand victims advocates say low-level violence such as schoolbullying is connected to seriousproblems like domestic vio-lence. But, they say one goodway to help everyone to feelsafer is to ensure victims arenot left isolated.

Tonya Barnett works onschool bullying for southwestWest Virginia non-profit Step-by-Step. She says 60 percent ofschool bullies end up having aserious criminal conviction byage 21.

“If it doesn't get solved, itcontinues to grow. It will growinto domestic violence or intochild abuse, vandalism, andyour dropout rate. It's just astepping-stone that leads intoother problems.”

Barnett says communitiestend to accept a culture of vio-lence, but that can be changedwhen bystanders help the vic-tims.

A Greenbrier County sher-iff’s deputy says she’s seen achange when students feel they

can tell someone about prob-lems.

Sgt. Doris Vandal says shearrested a man two years agofor domestic violence based onwhat a student told her, and stu-dents often talk to her aboutissues at the school where she'sassigned.

“I think I'm the safe place.The students come to me, notonly while I'm at work, but alsothey know where I live so theycome knocking on my door orsee me in the store, or their par-ents see me in a store. I'm veryaccessible.”

Like a lot of states, WestVirginia has done a lot in thelast few years to provide moreservices for victims of crimes.

Rick Thompson, Speaker ofthe House of Delegates, saysthat's worth the effort and sayshe'd like to see it continue.

“I know we've got a tightbudget, but we will do everything we can within our powerto try to keep this programoperational.”

Bullying is one of the issuesat the Victim AssistanceAcademy meeting last week atWest Virginia State University.

Stop school bullying, officials say

By LAWRENCE KEENEYSTAFF WRITER

MADISON — A massivethunderstorm that barragedBoone County at the end ofJuly led to numerous reports offlooding, and at least one fatal-ity.

The West Virginia StatePolice confirmed July 26 thatChris Ryan, 41, of Madison,lost his life when he was sweptinto strong floodwaters near aresidence on Newport Road.His body was eventually recov-ered in the Coal River adjacentto Lick Creek. At least oneother person was rescued fromthe floodwaters in that samearea by first responders.

During, and in the aftermathof the storm, the DanvilleVolunteer Fire Department wasdispatched to in excess of 20rescue calls.

Heavy rains caused floodingin the Rock Creek area, fromBrookview Elementary to theFountain of Life Church onRoute 3, where one vehicle was

covered by floodwaters. The passengers of that car

were fortunately able to escapeto the Rt. 119 side of the flood-ing.

Shaw Branch Road wasflooded when roadway culvertsoverflowed from the Newportarea, downing several trees andtrapping a number of familiesin their homes.

Just up the road in Foster,high waters caused numeroustrees to be knocked over aswell.

The Danville Volunteer FireDepartment was assisted byMorrisvale VFD units, as wellas others from Madison,Racine, Spruce River and theBoone County EmergencyResponse Team. The BooneCounty Ambulance Authorityand the Lincoln County ERTalso assisted in rescue opera-tions.

Danville VFD Chief JohnHolstein sent his thanks to allunits who responded to theemergency.

Holstein asked all residents

to remember that floodwatersare always extremely danger-ous. “Do not place yourselfanywhere near floodwaters. Ifyou do find yourself trapped inyour home, attempt to go to

higher ground immediately anddo so, if possible, without goingthrough flooded areas,” he said.“Also, do not hesitate to call911 if you or your family is indanger.”

Floodwater victim identified by local authorities

Fire at Nellis destroys old Armco warehouse

Remaining schedule for Boone County Fair

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LAWRENCE KEENEY/THE COAL VALLEY NEWSThe West Virginia State Police confirmed July 26 that Chris Ryan,41, of Madison, lost his life when he was swept into strongfloodwaters near a residence on Newport Road. His body waseventually recovered in the Coal River adjacent to Lick Creek,pictured above. At least one other person was rescued from thefloodwaters in that same area by first responders.

SUBMITTED PHOTOFire destroyed an old Armco warehouse at Nellis early in themorning on Monday, August 2. Pictured are Shane Laws andDaniel Angel clearing debris from the roadway leading to NellisElementary School and the Historic Nellis Church/Archives. TheRacine Volunteer Fire Department was on the scene.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHDavid Quisenberry of Ottawa won “Best Of Show” for his 1955 Chevrolet Belair. A complete list of winners is list on the front page.

SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHThree happy car show winners display their trophies. A “CD” of the Boone County Fair Board 4th Annual Car & Bike Show is available for $5. See today’s front page story for details.

SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHThese boys show off the trophy won for this classic muscle car. There were several categories for cars and bikes in the show, whichalso featured door prizes and fun activities for the children. For a complete list of winners, see today’s front page story.

SUBMITTED PHOTOGRAPHPictured here is one of the motorcycle winners. After the registration process was completed, there were a total of 29 cars and sixbikes in the show.

Boone County Fair car & bike show

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Notice is hereby given that proceedings in the following estates are pending before the County Commission of Boone County, West Virginia.The Boone Clerk has granted letters testamentary or administration to the personal representative named below. Any claims against the estatemust be filed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 44, Article 2 of the West Virginia Code as amended. Any interested person object -ing to the validity of the will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of section eleven, twelve, or thirteen, article five, chap -ter forty one of the W est Virginia Code. Any interested person(s) objecting to the qualification of the personal representative or the venue ofjurisdiction of the court shall file such objections with Gary W. Williams, Clerk of the County Commission of Boone County, West Virginia, on orbefore November 2, 2010 which is within ninety days (90) days after the date of the first publicatio ns, or within thirty (30) days of service of thenotice whichever is later. This notice is first being published on August 4, 2010.

Settlement of the estates of the following named decedents will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within nine -ty (90) days from the first publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party in interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and goodcause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner .

Decedent: Ruth Cantley. Fiduciary: Stanley Cantley, Executor. 118 2nd Ave. Tornado, WV 25202Decedent: Douglas R Wilson Fiduciary: Katrina Laroche, Administratrix, 13000 Hatch Road, Westerville,Oh 43082Decedent: Leslie James White. Fiduciary: Shelia H White, Administratrix, P.O Box 72,Van WV. 25206Decedent: Robert Lee Burke. Fiduciary: Marie Martha Burke, Executrix, 319 Old County Road, Racine,WV 25165.Decedent: Floyd James Estep. Fiduciary: Brenda Estep Administratrix, 2529 Lower White Oak Road, Ashford, WV 25509Decedent: Melvin Beard Fiduciary:Nancy J.Beard Administratrix, P.O. Box 57, Twilight WV, 25204 Decedent: James Edward Ritchie . Fiduciary, Tammy Ballard, Administratrix, 52 Dempsey Lane, Foster, WV 25081

Decedent: Tommy Kay Whitmore. Fiduciary: Charlotte Ann Whitmore, Executrix, 912 Pond Fork Road, Madison WV, 25130Decedent: Janalene Jarrell Matsos. Fiduciary: Sue Ann Jarrell Miller , Executrix, 347 Upper Rock Creek Road, Rock Creek, WV 25174Decedent: Billy Cornell. Fiduciary:Mary Cornell,Excutrix, 310 Panther Branch Road, Ashford, WV, 25009 . Decedent: David Miller Fiduciary: Ladonna Miller , Administratrix,P.O. Box 58 Hewett, WV 25108Decedent: Ralph Divenere. Fiduciary:Dino Divenere ,Executor, 21401 Preston Court, Mundelein, IL, 60060 Decedent: Julia Kessler Fiduciary: Sharon K. Ritter,Executrix, 1562 Big Branch Road, Danville, WV, 25053Decedent: Mary Rose Carr. Fiduciary: Connie Mason, Executrix, P.O Box 316 Seth, WV, 25181.Decedent: Meredith Van Chambers, Fiduciary: Jeff Chambers, Executor, 327 Big Branch Road, Danville, WV 25053Decedent: William Robert Harris, Fiduciary:Deborah S. Remlinger-Harris, Executrix , P.O. Box 183, Wharton, WV 25208 Decedent: Jackson E. Woodard, Fiduciary: Shelia June Woodard Executrix, P.O. Box 128, Bloomingrose, WV, 25024.

Gary WilliamsCounty Dept. of Probate

Boone County 200 State Street

Madison, WV 25130304-369-7336

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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIAEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

At CharlestonPROCLAMATIONBy the Governor

Whereas, the death of United States Senator Robert C. Byrd on June 28, 2010, created a vacancy in this State’ srepresentation in the United States Senate; andWhereas, section four-a, article ten, chapter three of the West Virginia Code requires a special election to fill the unex-pired term to be held concurrently with the general election of November 2, 2010; andWhereas, section four-a, article ten, chapter three of the W est Virginia Code requires the Governor to immediatelyissue a proclamation calling a special primary election on August 28, 2010, and a general election on November 2,2010.NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE MANCHIN III, GOVERNOR of the State of W est Virginia, by virtue of the power andauthority vested in me by law , and in accordance with section four-a, article ten, chapter three of the W est VirginiaCode, do hereby proclaim the following:1. The unexpired term of the late United States Senator Robert C. Byrd shall be filled by election on November 2,2010, in accordance with section four-a, article ten, chapter three of the W est Virginia Code.2. A special primary election shall be held on August 28, 2010, for the purpose of nominating political party candi -dates in accordance with section four-a, article ten, chapter three of the W est Virginia Code.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the State of W est Virginia tobe affixed this nineteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord 2010.DONE at the Capitol in the City of Charleston, State of W est Virginia, this nineteenth day of July , in the year of ourLord Two Thousand and Ten and in the One Hundred Forty-Eighth year of the State.

By the GovernorJoe Manchin IIIGOVERNOR

Natalie E. Tennant8/4 SECRETARY OF STATE

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN RATES UPON APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that Hope Gas, Inc., dba Dominion Hope, a public utility, has filed with the PUBLIC SERVICECOMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA, an application containing decreased rates, tolls and charges for furnishing nat-ural gas service to all of its customers at various locations in the Counties of Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay,Doddridge, Gilmer , Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Marshall, McDowell, Mingo,Monogalia, Nicholas, Pleasants, Preston, Raleigh, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel, Wirt, Woodand Wyoming.The proposed decreased rates and charges will become ef fective November 1, 2010, unless otherwise ordered bythe Public Service Commission and will reduce revenues approximately $3.9 million annually , a decrease of 2%.The average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will be changed as follows:

TYPE OF CUSTOMER ($)DECREASE (%) DECREASEResidential $2 3%Commercial Various VariousIndustrial Various Various Resale $320 5%

Resale customers of Dominion Hope include Standard Gas, Consumers Gas Utility Co., Lumberport Shinnston Gas,East Resources, Inc., Mountaineer Gas Co., Southern Public Service Co., Blacksville Oil & Gas Co., Tawney GasServices, Inc., and Equitable Gas Co.The decreases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated class. Each class may receive andincrease or degrease greater or less than stated here.Individual customers may receive decreases that are greateror less than average. Furthermore, the requested decreased rates and charges are only a proposal and are subjectto change (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this filing. Any decrease in ratesand charges will not become ef fective until authorized and approved by the Public Service Commission. (If a hear -ing is scheduled, notice will be given of the time and place of hearing.)A complete copy of the proposed rates, as well as a representative of the Company to provide any informationrequested concerning it, is available to all customers, prospective customers or their agents at the Clarksburg of ficeof the Company, 48 Columbia Boulevard, Clarksburg, West Virginia.A copy of the proposed rates are available for public inspection at the of fice of the Executive Secretary of the PUB -LIC SERVICE COMMISSION at 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, W est Virginia.The 30-C procedure is designed to provide a procedure for changing rates charged to customers by natural gas dis-tribution utilities based exclusively on the cost of purchased gas. Consequently , protest should be limited to the rea -sonableness of such costs and the method by which they are calculated. Anyone desiring to protest or interveneshould file a written pri protest or notice of intervention within twenty-five (25) days following the date of this publica -tion unless other wise modified by Commission order. failure to timely intervene must comply with the Commission'srules on intervention set forth in the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. All protests and interventionsshould be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, Post Office Box 812,Charleston, W est V irginia 25323, with copies to Georgia B, Carter , Dominion Hope, 48 Columbia Boulevard,Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301 and E. Dandridge McDonald Post Of fice Box 1588,Charleston.WV 25326-15888/11

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NOTICEBIDS FOR 5000 LIMITED VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL PERMITS

Under provisions of section 29-22B-1107 of the West Virginia Code, the West Virginia State Lottery Commission will accept bids from persons whointend to become licensed operators and retailers for permits to purchase or lease limited video lottery terminals from licensed manufacturers. Theminimum bid per-terminal must be at least five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars. The total number of terminals to be awarded in the initial CompetitiveBid is five thousand (5,000). To be licensed as a limited video lottery operator or retailer , a person must meet the four-year West Virginia residen-cy requirement.

Bids for authorizations to own or lease video lottery terminals shall be submitted to the Purchasing Division, W est V irginia Department ofAdministration. Bids delivered or mailed to the Purchasing Division shall be in the possession and control of the Purchasing Division on or before11:00 a.m. eastern standard time on Monday , October 18, 2010. A duplicate bid shall be mailed to the State Auditor’s bid observer’s office usingthe same time restrictions. Mailed, hand-delivered and courier-delivered bids shall be addressed as follows and must also be received by the dead-line listed above:

Submit one (1) original bid to: (and) Submit one (1) copy of the bid to:State of West Virginia State Auditor's OfficeDepartment of Administration Bid ObserverPurchasing Division State of West Virginia2019 Washington Street, East 1900 Kanawha Blvd., EastCharleston, WV 25305-0130 Bldg. 1, Room W-118

Charleston, WV 25305-0230The outside of the bid envelopes should be clearly marked:

Buyer: West Virginia Lottery BuyerReq.: Limited Video Lottery Permit BidsDate: Monday, October 18, 2010 Time: (Bid Opening) 1:30 p.m.

Bids submitted to either of fice by e-mail or fax shall be rejected. Failure of the United States Postal Service or a courier service to make timelydelivery of any bid shall not validate any bid not in the hands of the Purchasing Division or the State Auditor’s Bid Observer’s Office by the requireddate and time. Each bid should be typed or printed on the BID FOR LIMITED VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL PERMITS form provided by the WestVirginia Lottery. Bid forms may be downloaded and printed from the Lottery’ s website at HYPERLINK"http://www.wvlottery.com"www.wvlottery.com. Hard copy forms may be obtained by contacting the Lottery at (304) 558-0500. The follow-

ing information will be required for completion of this form:

The bidder’s name: The bidder’s address: The bidder’s telephone number: The bidder’s LVL License Number (if a current permit holder): The number of video lottery terminals for which the permit is sought: The per-terminal bid for which the permit is sought: $ The total bid (per-terminal bid multiplied by the number of terminals): $ The amount of the bid bond submitted with the bid (must equal “total bid”): $ .

Additional bid information, including a sample of a completed bid, may be found on the Internet at www.wvlottery.com. No bid shall be consid -ered unless the amount of the bid equals or exceeds the $5,000 minimum per-terminal bid amount specified by the Commission. Multiple bids invarying per-terminal bid amounts must be accompanied by separate bid bonds and submitted in separate, sealed envelopes. No bid shall bealtered or withdrawn after the appointed hour for the opening of the bids.

No bid shall be considered unless the required bid bond accompanies the bid or was submitted to the W est Virginia State Treasurer on or before11:00 a.m. eastern standard time on Monday , October 18, 2010. In order to have a bid considered, each person submitting a bid must furnish abond guaranteeing payment of 100 percent of the bid amount for the permits sought by the bidder. The bond must be furnished in the form of oneof the following – cash or cash equivalent, negotiable security acceptable to the State Treasurer’s Office, a surety bond issued by a companyauthorized by the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to do surety business in the State of West Virginia, or an irrevocable letter of credit issuedby a national or state bank or other financial institution acceptable to the State Treasurer’s Office. If the bid bond is furnished in cash or accept -able negotiable security, the principal shall be deposited without restriction in the W est Virginia State Treasurer's office and credited to the W estVirginia State Lottery Commission, and a true copy of the receipt issued by the State Treasurer shall be included in the sealed bid(s). If the bidbond is furnished in the form of a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit, the bond or letter of credit shall be included in the sealed bid(s).

Permits shall be awarded to the persons submitting the highest per-terminal bids. No operator or retailer shall be authorized to directly or indirect-ly own or lease more than 675 video lottery terminals whether the permit is obtained by successful bid, by certificate of reservation or by a combi -nation of both reservation and bidding. No retailer shall be authorized to operate more than five (5) video lottery terminals at one licensed loca -tion, with the exception of qualified fraternal clubs and veterans’ organizations, which may operate up to 10 video lottery terminals at one licensedlocation.8/11

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If you have or know of any party that has a claim,possession or lien on a 1999 (year), Freightliner , (make),

1FV6HLBAOYHB, (vin#), Please contactKristi at 304-369-7103, extension # 26.

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INVITATION TO BID

The Boone County Board of Education will accept bids for TIRES, TUBES AND OIL. Bids will be duein the transportation office by Friday, August 6, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. Anyone desiring to bid may obtain a bid pack -age by contacting Steven K. Bradley, Executive Director of Transportation, 69 Avenue B, Madison, West Virginia

25130 - Phone (304) 369-8276.8/4

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

DUE TO DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE ON A LOAN SECURED BY THE FOLLOWINGDESCRIBED COLLATERAL,PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON

FRIDAY AUGUST 13,2010 AT 10:00AMAT THE REAR DOOR OF THE BOONE COUNTY BANK, INC LOCATED

AT 300 STATE STREET IN MADISON, WEST VIRGINIA. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THEFOLLOWING PROPERTY. ALL UNITS WILL BE SOLD AS IS AND WHERE IS

1996 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP TRUCKSERIAL # 1GCCS14X4TK188017

VEHICLE MAY BE INSPECTED DURING REGULAR BANKING HOURS PRIOR TO THE SALETERMS OF SALE: CASH..

BOONE COUNTY BANK, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID.FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE BOONE COUNTY BANK, INC.

AT 304-369-24078/11

The public is hereby given notice Tri River Transit is now accepting sealed bids for the following vehicles:

2003 Ford E-450 1FDXE45S53HB485212005 Ford E-350 1FDWE35L35HA242812007 Ford E-450 1FDXE45P17DA020272007 Ford E-450 1FDXE45P57DA020462004 Chevy Blazer 1GNCT18XX4K157256

The vehicle will be sold as is. Bids must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., August 13, 2010. Tri River Transitreserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids can be mailed to Tri River Transit, PO Box 800 West Hamlin,WV 25571 or dropped of f at the Tri River Transit office located at #11 Lincoln Plaza, Branchland, WV 25506.8/4

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ADVERTISEMENTNotice is hereby given that Frasure Creek Mining, LLC, 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 has submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division ofMining and Reclamation (DMR) located at 1 101 George Kostas Drive, Logan W est Virginia 25601, for an Article 3permit in order to add approximately 76.15 acres of mineral removal area to the current permitted 622.25 acres inAmendment No. 2 for a total surface disturbance of approximately 698.4 acres in order to area mine in the 7 Block,6 Block, 5 Block, Clarion and all splits, and contour mine in the Stockton and all splits, and Coalburg seams. The pro-posed operation is discharging into Roachbranch of W est Fork, and West Fork of Pond Fork of Little Coal River ofCoal River of the Kanawha River and is located 2.7 miles southeast of V an in the Crook District of Boone County ,Longitude: 81° 39’ 52” and Latitude 37° 57’ 03”. Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: WPP , LLC 1035 3rd Ave., P.O. Box 2827, Huntington, WV25727 Falcon Resources, LLC 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560*and the mineral associated herewith is owned by: WPP, LLC 1035 3rd Ave., P.O. Box 2827, Huntington, WV 25727Falcon Resources, LLC 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: WPP , LLC 1035 3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 2827,Huntington, WV 25727 Falcon Resources, LLC 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 Cole & CraneReal Estate Trustee 940 4th Ave., Suite 215, Huntington, WV 25701 W est Virginia Division of HighwaysWVDOH Dist. 1, 1334 Smith St., Charleston, WV 25301Earl GraybealGeneral Delivery, Sylvester, WV 25193*and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by: WPP , LLC 1035 3rd Avenue, P.O. Box 2827,Huntington, WV 25727 Falcon Resources, LLC 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 Cole & CraneReal Estate Trustee 940 4th Ave., Suite 215, Huntington, WV 25701 Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the surface mining application shall identify the appli-cant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DMR office and address above untilSeptember 10, 2010, or thirty (30) days from date of final publication. A copy of the application will be available forreview until September 10, 2010, or thirty (30) days from date of final publication in the DEP Regional Office locatedat the address above AND in the Boone County Clerk's Of fice during normal business hours.

DEP Telephone No.: 304-792-7250 Permit No.: S-4005-00

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ADVERTISEMENTNotice is hereby given that Hillside Mining Company , P.O. Box 1189, 500 Lee Street, Charleston, WV 25324 hassubmitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 1 101 George Kostas Drive, Logan,WV 25601 This application has been submitted for:

* FORMCHECKBOX Transfer, assignment or saleon Permit No(s).U-5039-91, to Loadout, LLC, Suite 100, One Carbon Center , Chesapeake, WV 25315. Comments on the application shall be in writing and shall identify the applicant and application number and be sentto the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the address above. Comments received by September 10,2010 , or thirty (30) days from date of publication, will be considered.

A copy of the application will be available until September 10, 2010, or thirty (30) days from final date ofpublication in the DEP Regional Office located at the address above AND in the Boone County Clerk's Of fice dur-ing normal business hours.

DEP Telephone No. 304-792-7250

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To those individuals who constructed a dwelling on the Spruce Boone Land Company property (located on the ridge-line of the right hand fork of Ottawa Hollow) in Boone County are hereby given a thirty day notice to remove the struc-ture as well as all personal belongings. Failure to comply within thirty days of the date of this notice will result in thedemolition of this dwelling. Please call Holly Grove Forestry (304 542-7833) if you have any questions or concerns.

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Notice is hereby given that ELK RUN COAL COMPANY INC, , PO BOX 497, 31754 COAL RIVER RD,SYLVESTER, WV 25193 has submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 1 101George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV, 25601 for a significant permit revision to Article 3 permit number S500408 in orderto Add Highwall Mining as a Method of Operation. The revised permit will discharge (Receiving Stream) of KanawhaRiver (Major Subbasin) and is located 4.0 (miles), Southwest (Direction) of Seth (Nearest PO),in the Sherman District of Boone County , Longitude 81° 40’ 41” and Latitude 38° 04’ 28” (Coordinates from USGSTopographic Map). *Surface of the area associated herewith is owned by: -Federal Coal Company: 601 SixthAvenue, Suite 200, St. Albans, WV 25177;-Alderson Heirs, LLC: 1020 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA30327;-Southern Land Company Limited Partnership / Dickenson Properties Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street,Suite 1401, Charleston, WV 25304;-C.A. Cabel et. al., C/O Southern Land Co. Limited Partnership: 300 CapitolStreet, Suite 1401, Charleston, WV 25304*and the mineral associated herewith is owned by:-Federal Coal Company: 601 Sixth Avenue, Suite 200, St. Albans,WV 25177;-Alderson Heirs, LLC: 1020 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-Southern Land Company Limited Partnership / Dickenson Properties Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street, Suite1401, Charleston, WV 25304;-C.A. Cabel et. al., C/O Southern Land Co. Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street,Suite 1401, Charleston, WV 25304*Surface of the area within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by:-Federal Coal Company: 601 Sixth Avenue, Suite200, St. Albans, WV 25177;-Alderson Heirs, LLC: 1020 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-Southern Land Company Limited Partnership / Dickenson Properties Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street, Suite1401, Charleston, WV 25304;-C.A. Cabel et. al., C/O Southern Land Co. Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street,Suite 1401, Charleston, WV 25304*and the mineral within 100 feet of the permit area is owned by:-Federal Coal Company: 601 Sixth Avenue, Suite200, St. Albans, WV 25177;-Alderson Heirs, LLC: 1020 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-Southern Land Company Limited Partnership / Dickenson Properties Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street, Suite1401, Charleston, WV 25304;-C.A. Cabel et. al., C/O Southern Land Co. Limited Partnership: 300 Capitol Street,Suite 1401, Charleston, WV 25304

Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the surface mining application shall identify theapplicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisor at the DEP address above until_9-3-2010__, or thirty (30) days from date of final publication. A copy of the application will be available for review until_9-3-2010 or thirty (30) days from date of final publication in the DEP Regional Office located at the address aboveAND in the Boone County Clerk's Of fice during normal business hours.DEP Telephone No.: 304-792-7250 Permit No.: S500408 8-4-10

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Notice is hereby given that Hobet Mining LLC, P. O. Box 305, Madison, West Virginia 25130 has submitted an appli-cation with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 1 101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, W est Virginia25901 for a Phase I release on Permit Number S012878, Increment #1 issued for 896.7 acres on 06/08/78. The permit is located in Scott District of Boone County and is located 2.2 miles, southwest of Julian, WV on Left Forkof/and Long Branch and Unnamed Tributaries of/and Big Horse Creek, Right Fork of/and Little Horse Creek, all ofthe Little Coal River of the Coal River . Hobet Mining LLC completed Backfilling and Regrading in April, 2008 and is requesting release of 60 percent of thereclamation performance bond currently in the amount of $2,583,360.Written comments on this application will be received at the DEP address above until September 10, 2010, or thir -

ty (30) days from date of final publication.8-4-10

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Notice is hereby given that Black W alnut Coal Company , P.O. Box 1189, 200 Laidley Tower, WV 25324 has sub -mitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 1 101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV25601

This application has been submitted for: Transfer, assignment or s ale on Permit No(s).U-5010-03 & U-501 1-03, toLoadout, LLC, Suite 100, One Carbon Center , Chesapeake, WV 25315. Comments on the application shall be inwriting and shall identify the applicant and application number and be sent to the Department of EnvironmentalProtection (DEP) at the address above. Comments received by September 10, 2010 , or thirty (30) days from dateof publication, will be considered.

A copy of the application will be available until September 10, 2010, or thirty (30) days from final date of publicationin the DEP Regional Office located at the address above AND in the Boone County Clerk's Of fice during normalbusiness hours.

DEP Telephone No. 304-792-7250

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Department of Environmental ProtectionOffice of Explosives and Blastings

Public Notice of Blasting Operations

Notice is hereby given that Omar Mining Company 0-5019-922992 Robinson Creek Road

Madison, WV 25130(304)-369-7103

Situated in Crook and Sherman Districts of Boone County,approximately 3.4 miles Southeast of Uneeda will beconductiong blasting activites in accordance with all North ,South, East, W est City or Town State and Federal Lawsand as approved by Department of Environmental Protection. Blasting activites will occur Monday throughSaturday from “sunrise to sunset”. No blasting shall be conducted on Sunday. Blasting is to commence on8-4-2010 and continue through 8-4-2011. Ten minutes prior to and immediately after each blast, all access to thespecific area will be safeguarded from unauthorized entry , The warning signal prior to each blast shall be from anair horn, siren, or other device audible to at least one half mile from the blast . The warning will be given three (3)minutes prior to Detonation and will be consist of three (3) short blasts of five (5) secondds durantion with five (5)seconds between each blast. The all clear signal shall be one long blast from an air horn. siren, or Otherapproved devices of twenty (20) seconds duration .Blasting activities will not be conducted at times other than those announced in the blasting schedule except in the event of an emergency situatuon where rain. lighting, or otheratmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detonations.*Type of blasting device will be specified prior to advertisement.8/4

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIAIN RE: Name Change of Kimberly Ann Morris to

Kimberly Ann Jarrell Legal Notice of Publication

Change of Name ProceedingCircuit Court of Boone County, West Virginia

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of August, 2010, at the hour of 1:00 o’clock p.m. or as soon thereafteras the matter may be heard, before the Honorable W illiam S. Thompson, Kimberly Ann Morris will apply by Petitionto the Circuit Court of Boone County for the entry of an order by said Court changing her name from Kimberly AnnMorris to Kimberly Ann Jarrell, at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard, if they sodesire. You are hereby notified that this matter may be rescheduled without further notice or publication. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk’ s office at: 200 State Street, Madison, WV25130.Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 20th day of July , 2010.

Sue Ann ZickefooseCircuit Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

Gregory Gilliam, William Aleshire and Alvin Ball.

Plaintifvs. Civil Action No. 10-C-177Charles Combs, Individually:Virginia Drilling Company, LLCa Virginia corporation;Boone East Development.Co.,a West Virginia corporation, andJohn Does1-5,

DefendantsORDER OF PUBLICATION

To the above named Defendant,John Does 1-10, who on or about July 23, 2008, proximately caused orproximately contributed to the Plantif fs’ personal injuries and other damages in Boone County , West Virginia, andwas a party to the cause of their injuries.

It is hereby Ordered that the defendant, John Does 1-10, serve upon W endle D. Cook, Plantiffs’ attor-ney, whose address is P.O Box 190 ,Madison, West Virginia 25130, and answer, including any related coutnerclaimor defense they may have to the Complaint filed in this action on or before September 16, 2010. In the event theyfail to do so, thereafter judgement, upon proper hearing and trial, may be taken agianst them for the relief demand-ed in the complaint.

The object of this suit is to obtain a money judgement in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional min-imum, prejudgement intrest, post judgement intrest, costs, and other relief which the court may deem proper .

A copy of said Complaint can be obtanied for the undersigned clerk at this of fice.Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Boone County , West virginia,July 28, 2010/s/ Sue Ann ZickefooseBoone County Circuit Court Clerk

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTONCASE NO. 10-0686-G-PC

MOUNTAINEER GAS HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP;MOUNTAINEER GAS COMPANY; andEAST RESOURCES, INC.

Petitioners.NOTICE OF FILING

On May 12, 2010, Mountaineer Gas Holdings Limited Partnership, Mountaineer Gas Company(Mountaineer) and East Resources, Inc. (East), filed with the Public Service Commission of W est Virginia(Commission) a joint petition for Commission consent and approval of an acquisition transaction pursuant towhich Mountaineer will acquire the public utility assets of East, which currently provides natural gas sales,transportation, and distribution services to approximately 4,700 residential, commercial, industrial, and whole -sale customers in 21 West Virginia counties. The petitioners also seek certain related approvals.

The petitioners assert that the acquisition transaction would have no adverse af fect on the existingEast or Mountaineer customers, other public utilities, or the public in general. Following the transaction, theformer utility assets of East would be operated by Mountaineer , subject to the Commission’s continuing juris-diction and regulation. Petitioners also represent that the current base rates and purchased gas rates of Eastcustomers, as well as the design of those rates, will remain in ef fect until the establishment of new base ratesfor Mountaineer.

Interested persons may file written comments of protest within thirty (30) days of the date of thispublication, by mailing the same to Sandra Squire, Executive Secretary , Public Service Commission of WestVirginia, Post Office Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323.

Persons or corporations wishing to participate in this proceeding for a purpose other than filing acomment or protest must file a written petition to intervene within thirty (30) days of the date of this publicationwith the Executive Secretary at the address above. Copies of petitions to intervene should also be forwardedto counsel for the petitioners, Christopher L. Callas, Jackson Kelly PLLC, Post Of fice 553, Charleston, WestVirginia 25322 and Susan C. W ittemeier, Goodwin & Goodwin, LLP, 300 Summers Street, Suite 1500,Charleston, West Virginia 25301. Petitions to intervene must comply with the Commission’ s Rules of Practiceand Procedure. 8/11

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Notice is hereby given that Frasure Creek Mining, LLC, 4978 Teays Valley, Scott Depot, WV 25560has submitted an application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division ofMining and Reclamation (DMR) located at 1 101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV 25601 for anArticle 3 permit for the surface disturbance of approximately 1 17.5 acres in order to Contour andHighwall Surface Mine in the 5 Block, Upper Clarion, Stockton, Coalburg, W inifrede, and all splitsthereof seam of coal. The proposed operation is discharging into Roach Branch of W est Fork ofPond Fork, of Little Coal River, of Coal River of Kanawha River and is located 2.7 miles, Southeastof Van in the Crook District of Boone County, Longitude 81o 40’ 13” Latitude 37o 57’ 07”.

Surface of the area associated herewith and the mineral associated herewith is owned by:SMO Falcon Resources, LLC, 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 SMO WPP, LLC, 1035 3rd Ave., P.O. Box 2827, Huntington, WV 25701Surface of the area associated within 100 feet of the permit area herewith and the mineral associ -ated herewith is owned by:SMO Falcon Resources, LLC, 4978 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot,WV 25560; SMO Cole & Crane Real Estate Trustee, 940 4th Avenue, Suite 215, Huntington,WV 25701; SMO WPP, LLC, 1035 3rd Ave., P.O. Box 2827, Huntington, WV 25701

Written comments and/or requests for an informal conference of the surface mining applicationshall identify the applicant and application number and will be received by the Permit Supervisorat the DEP address above until 9/10/10, or thirty (30) days from date of final publication. A copyof the application will be available for review until 9/10/10, or thirty (30) days from date of final pub-lication in the DEP Regional Office located at the address above AND the Boone County Clerk’ sOffice during normal business hours.

DEP Telephone Number 304-792-7250 Permit Number S5013098-11-10

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“I’m glad I came in! I really need the money.”CLAUDIA MCDONALD says, who received $825 for a gold coin minted in 1986.

The first days of the 5 dayreclamationdriveinLogan willbeahitwiththoselookingtoselltheirgoldand silver. Representatives are onhand thisweek purchasing all typesofunwantedandbrokenjewelry.Anestimated 55 people left the eventwithover$200dollarsfromoldclassrings, wedding bands, herringbones,andgoldteeth.Coinsdated1964andearlier were bringing big premiumsas well. Silver dollars, halves andquarters arrived in large quantities.Lotsofgoldcoinswerealsobroughtin. Rebecca Hughes walked awaywith over $1200.00 after selling anoriginal$20goldpiecefrom1888.

Ontheothersideoftheroomwererepresentatives from the AntiqueAssociation. They were purchasingall types of guitars, large currencybills dated before 1923, militaryitems and pocket watches. Onewatchwas purchased by a collectorinMontana for$835dollars. Therewere piles of sterling silver itemslikeoldsilverwaresetsandteapots.Onegentlemanrolledacartinwith3boxes full of silver coins.Companyofficials reported spending over$80,000 the first day of the event,alone.BrianEadeswithOhioValleysaid,“Wehavehadanoverwhelmingturnout this first day andwe expectto get busier every day this week.”The event continues today and runsthrough Saturday. The event is freeandthepubliciswelcome.

Dozens cash in yesterday with jewelry, railroad watches and guitars. An estimated $200,000 in Logan!By CHRISTINA BUTLERSTAFF WRITER

If you go:WHO: Ohio Valley Refinery Reclamation Drive

WHAT: Open to public to sell gold and silver.

WHEN: August 3rd - 7th

WHERE: Holiday Inn Express 101 George Kostas Dr. Logan, WV 25601

TIMES: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 9:00am - 6:00pm SATURDAY 9:00am - 4:00pm

SHOW INFO: (217) 523-4225

Items we will accept include:

Scrap JewelryDental Gold

Sterling SilverwareSterling Silver Tea Sets

Silver DollarsAll Coins Dated 1964 & Earlier

Industrial ScrapAll forms of Platinum

Local residents in amazement yesterday as Collectors provide a stimulus package to Logan!

By CHRISTINA BUTLERSTAFF WRITER

They are paying out right on the spot for my stuff. Unbelievable!!

Spokesperson for the eventsaid he expects to spend inexcessof$200,000.00thisweekfor vintage items and preciousmetals from local residents.Here are some examples ofwhat is going on in the eventthat started Tuesday in theHoliday Inn Express. OnepersonsoldanoldGibsonguitar thatwaspurchased in the1960’s for less than $250.00to a collector at the event for$2175.00 Anotherpersonhadapocketwatch collection that sold for

$4600.00., with one of thewatchesinthiscollectionbringing$375.00ofthe$4600.00talley. A husband and wife broughtin a box of old Jewelry,wristwatches, coins, and twoGermandaggersfromWW2andleft$785.00richer. This is cool that somethinglikethiswouldcomeheretoourtown.Whereelsewouldthisstuffever be sold? The refinery hasteamedupwiththecollectorsfora 24 month tour of the UnitedStates,bothbigandsmalltownstodiguphiddengems.

Refinery representatives will be on hand through Saturday to purchase all gold, silver and platinum items, as well as coins. Public welcome!

Items we will accept include:

Scrap JewelryDental Gold

Sterling SilverwareSterling Silver Tea Sets

Silver DollarsAll Coins Dated 1964 & Earlier

Industrial ScrapAll forms of Platinum

Got Coin? It might be just thetime to cash in. This week, startingTuesday and continuing throughSaturday,theInternationalCollectorsAssociation in conjunction with theOhioValleyGold&SilverRefinerywillbepurchasingalltypesofsilverandgoldcoinsdirectfromthepublic.Alltypesarewelcomeandtheeventisfree. Collectors will be on hand toidentifyandsortyourcoins.Thenthequality or gradewill be determined.AccordingtocollectorsItalkedwith,thebetterthegradethemoretheyareworth. With the current silver andgold markets, high prices are beingpaid for older coins too.Any coinsmintedin1964andbeforeintheU.S.are 90% silver except nickels andpennies. The coins worth is determinedbytherarityandthegrade.Oldsilverdollars are worth a great premiumrightnow.Evenwellwornandheavycirculated ones are bringing goodpremiums. Franklin and Kennedyhalves, Washington quarters andMercuryandRooseveltdimesareallworth many times their face value.WhileoldertypeslikeSeatedLiberty,StandingLiberties,andBarbercoinsareworthevenmore. Gold coins are really worth alot right now according to BrianEadesoftheInternationalCollectorsAssociation.Thiscountrydidn’tstartmintingcoinsuntil1792saysEades.Before that people would tradegoods using gold dust and nuggets.Someshopkeeperswouldtakemoregold than needed to pay for itemspurchased. There was no uniformsystemofmakingchange.

The government opened the firstmints and began distributing thecoins in 1792. By the beginning ofthe 19th century, coins and papercurrency were wide spread and ourmonetarysystemwasheretostay.In1933Roosevelt requiredallbankinginstitutionstoturninallgoldcoins. Once all banks turned in thisgold, the president raised the goldstandard from $20.00 per ounce to$33.00perounce.Thiswashiswayof stimulating the economy duringthe great depression.However, goldcoins were never redistributed afterthe recall. Not all gold coins wereturned in. Many folks during thattime didn’t completely trust thegovernment and chose to keep theirgold. Thesegoldcoinsaresoughtafterby collectors today and bringmanytimesthefacevalue.Anygoldcoinswith themintmarksofCC,DorOwillbringnicepremiums.Collectorsattheeventwillbegladtoshowyouwheretolook. Othertypesofcoinswill also be purchase including:foreigncoins,Indianheadcents,twocent pieces, half dimes, three centpiecesandbuffalonickelstonameafew. Collectors warn people againsttrying to clean their coins assignificant damage can be done andthecoinsvaluelessened.

Silver and Gold Coin Prices Up During Poor Economy.Collectors and Enthusiasts in Logan with$200,000 toPurchase Yours!

Hundreds of phone callsfrom local residents thisweek tothe corporate office of the OhioValley Gold and Silver Refinerypour in inquiring about items tobepurchasedallthisweekbytheteamofantiquebuyers that isonsitewithOVGSR. Theteamofbuyersthisweekare purchasing a vast array ofvintageitems(seeleft)alongwithcoins, gold jewelry, and sterlingsilver items the refinerydeals in.It is a Local shot in the arm forour economy. The spokespersonfor theeventexpects to spend inexcessof$200,000.00thisweekattheHoliday Inn Express payinglocal residents on the spot. Thespokesperson for the companyexplainedthatthesecollectorsarepayingcollectorpriceforvintageitems.It’sagreatwayforpeopletogetagreatvaluefortheiritems.

International antique buyers in town this week and ready to stimulate economy!

Local Residents are ready to cash in!

By CHRISTINA BUTLERSTAFF WRITER

Items of Interest:

Vintage Guitars: Martin,Gibson,Fender,National,Rickenbacker,Gretsch,Mandolins,Banjosandothers Pocket Watches: Hamilton,Illinois,Waltham,PatekPhillipe,Ball,Howard,SouthBend,ElginandothersWristwatches:Omega,Accutron,Longines,Hamilton,Breitlingandmanymore Old paper money:UnitedStates,ConfederateStates,BlanketBills,$1000.00billsandmore Antique Toys:Trains,Tinwind-ups,MechanicalBanks,Robots,PressedSteeltrucks,andmanymore War Memorabilia:Swords,Bayonets,Helmets,German,Confederate,Union,USA,andothers Local records reveal toour research department thatrecent vintage guitar soldfor $2400.00 and another for$12,000.00 to a collector thatwillbetiedintotheeventthisweekvialivedatabasefeed.

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By CHRISTINA BUTLERSTAFF WRITER