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Murder charges filed in child’s death JEFF LESTER NEWS EDITOR A Pound couple has been indicted on charges of felony murder in the death of one of their twin infant sons. A Wise County grand jury handed down indictments Wednesday against Franklin Len Mullins, 45, and Viola Marie Mullins, 43, of 8845 Maple Lane Rd. Each is charged with one count of felony murder, punishable by up to 40

Franklin Ray Mullins died in June 2015. Twin brother Ryan Len Mullins died in August 2015. years in prison, in the death of Franklin Ray Mullins. The crimes allegedly took place between late May and early June of last year. In July, the couple was indicted on

two counts each of child abuse and neglect in the infant’s June 2015 death. According to the county sheriff ’s office, a medical examiner determined the cause of death was e. Coli bacteria

in his lungs. Police say evidence suggests that actions by the parents contributed to the death. Franklin Len Mullins was arraigned July 5 on charges associated with the death of the other twin, Ryan Len Mullins, who passed away Aug. 17, 2015. In that case, he is charged with second-degree murder, felony murder and child abuse and neglect. During a July 5 hearing, Mullins was ordered held without bond.

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At the podium Wednesday were, at left, Elad Cohen, Energix Renewable Energies chief financial officer, and Energix chief executive officer Asa Levinger. The backdrop for their discussion was a map of property near a new data center in the Lonesome Pine Technology Park that could be developed for a solar energy power installation.

Solar project looks at Wise County JENAY TATE EDITOR AND PUBLISHER WISE — When Asa Levinger looked out his hotel window Wednesday morning, the Israeli businessman said he “felt I am doing something right.” He was in rural America, “not waking up in a fancy hotel in L.A. or Vegas,” Levinger told the gathering at The Inn at Wise. “I am following my truth. I am following my company’s goals.” Levinger is chief executive officer of Energix Renewable Energies, a company he founded in 2009 that is now the largest renewable energy company in Israel. The company’s solar and wind projects in Israel, Poland and Africa generate a total capacity of about 650 megawatts. Energix is looking to build

What they have seen in Wise County in the last 24 hours, the welcome and hospitality, he said, ‘means we have a partner here,’ Energix CEO Asa Levinger said. an at least 500-megawatt solar facility in the United States, and specifically somewhere in rural Virginia. “I don’t want to go where all the big guys are there,” Levinger said, like California or Arizona. Energix brings something new and different to the equation, he said, particularly an investment strategy that includes long-term ownership

of its operations — instead of development, sale to someone else, investor payout and gone. “We are here to stay,” he said. “This is what makes us a little different from the others.” When you have right-minded investors as Energix does, the right physical environment and support from the local community, “when you have this, you can figure out anything,” he said, noting that any project will encounter issues. Energix is a company that thinks out of the box, he stressed. “We like the challenge. We live for the challenge,” Levinger said, noting that the company earned the Most Innovative Renewable Energy Company Award of 2015 from New Economy Magazine. Energix is a business and making money is important, but critical to their thinking, he

said, is that “we are changing something. We are making something better.” It means “I will leave a better place for my four kids because we are doing something right.” What they have seen in Wise County in the last 24 hours, the welcome and hospitality, he said, “means we have a partner here.” The gathering in Wise County came less than a month after Gov. Terry McAuliffe met with Levinger and Energix on his trip to Israel. It is “not just a meet and greet,” advised Ralph Robbins, executive director of the Virginia-Israel Advisory Board. Robbins said “a convergence of circumstances” put Energix in Wise County and the day’s session needed to be open, interactive and focused on “how you can make it hap-

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Childhood health is forum focus S U B S C R I B E R I N F O R M AT I O N H E R E

KATIE DUNN STAFF WRITER WISE — It’s no secret Southwest Virginia has its share of health issues. High rates of tobacco use, adult obesity and physical inactivity, teen births, and accidental death rates — the latter primarily driven by drug overdoses/poisonings and motor vehicle accidents — are among the region’s primary concerns. Southwest Virginia counties are also often ranked among the least healthy communities statewide in the annual “County Health Rankings & Roadmaps,” which assesses the overall health for almost every county nationwide. Improving the region’s health was among the topics discussed during the Southwest

A follow-up event to the Southwest Virginia Economic Forum will be held from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Virginia Economic Forum in May that focused on developing ideas for moving forward the coalfield communities’ economies. These conversations helped launch several initiatives, including a campaign to promote healthier lifestyles and more accessibility to health

services in the Lenowisco and Cumberland Plateau health districts. These districts collectively cover Wise, Scott, Lee, Dickenson, Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell counties, and the city of Norton. The forum challenged attendees to identify strategies for health and wellness, education/workforce development, attracting new businesses and preserving existing outfits, encouraging more entrepreneurship, expanding agriculture and natural resource opportunities, improving the region’s quality of life, and identifying potential emerging markets. These groups will reconvene next Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the University of Virginia’s College

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POUND — Based on what she’d been hearing in the community, Janice Payne arrived at town hall Tuesday braced for conflict over a new residential group home she’s developing. Instead, Payne found broad support among town council members for her efforts. Payne owns Rachel’s Haven, a Pound-based business that develops, manages and leases homes to individuals who are intellectually disabled. They have been in business for 10 years with several homes already in Pound and have had a wonderful record, rapport and reputation, Payne told council. That is, until she purchased a home in Pound Bottom to expand Rachel’s Haven living accommodations. Since then, Payne told council, she has heard a flurry of reports about her plans that are wrong, including comments from an unnamed council member who was overheard at the post office by a Rachel’s Haven employee. “Shame on you,” Payne said, to whichever member had spoken when he didn’t have his facts. She advised that he had been overheard remarking she was opening a methadone clinic. “I am not exaggerating or making it up,” Payne said. “They need to do their research before they run their mouths in the community.” Payne described the work of Rachel’s Haven, its clients who are intellectually disabled and the legal and historic framework within which they operate. “These are homes they rent just like anyone else,” Payne said, but they need someone to live with them, no different from an aged or disabled parent who requires living assistance. Payne explained that the U.S. Justice Department had investigated practices in Virginia and concluded the

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Crash injures one person This vehicle crashed shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday in Norton, sending one woman to the hospital and shutting down a street for an extended period. According to city police Chief James Lane, the 2011 Chevrolet was traveling west on Route 74 from Kentucky Avenue when it veered off the left side of the road, went up an embankment, then down an embankment. Witnesses and investigative evidence indicate the vehicle struck the railroad tracks and flipped about three times. First responders had to extricate the driver, Barbara Lynn Baker of Big Stone Gap. She was transported to Norton Community Hospital, then airlifted to another hospital. Police believe a medical condition may have contributed to the wreck. Baker was charged with failure to maintain proper control of the vehicle. JEFF LESTER PHOTO

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pen . . . We will not get this opportunity again.” The event, dubbed the Shine Wisely Summit, was organized by Wise County Circuit Court Clerk Jack Kennedy and included presentations from the Virginia Association of Counties, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Wise County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority and Mountain Empire Community College. Del. Terry Kilgore spoke at lunch, promising whatever assistance would be necessary. While Levinger’s focus was an introduction of his company, others pitched the message of Wise County and Virginia, with commitments of assistance and support coming from every level. “We have support from the top down and that’s always good,” Robbins said. By telephone as the morning opened, Virginia

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state had failed people with intellectual disabilities, who were not able to live in the least restricted environment as possible. The Justice Department mandated a change and reached a settlement with the commonwealth. They want people out of institutions, she said, adding, “they have the right to live the same kind of lives that the rest of us do.” Specifically, the justice department wants intellectually disabled individuals integrated into the community in “normal” neighborhods, “I am required to be compliant with that also,” she said. “Anyone here who has a problem with that needs to understand your fight is not with me or Rachel’s Haven. Your fight is with the Department of Justice.” “If people in that neighborhood have a problem then they need to educate them-

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being built in the Lonesome Pine Technology Park near the airport are large electricity consumers and solar power availability is attractive to them. Kennedy noted that federal contracts now require a “carbon footprint” measurement and

selves,” she said. They should not be concerned that the group home residents will harm them or that location of the home will bring down their property values. “These people with intellectual disabilities . . . have feelings, hopes, dreams and goals the same as we do,” Payne said. “We live in a country that is supposed to be free,” she continued, where people with intellectual disabilities have the right to live in “normal” homes and live in “normal” neighborhoods. “Shame on anyone who tries to squash that,” she said. Councilman Jonathan Walters stopped Payne, suggesting she was “being borderline disrespectful to those of us up here.” Noting that his wife is a special needs teacher in Dickenson County, Walters told Payne, “you will find you have a lot more friends than you realize.” Payne said she was glad to know of

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location of data centers “are driven largely by that footprint.” “Once you have solar as part of the energy mix, you can attract more companies,” Robbins said. County Economic Development Director Carl Snodgrass noted that the Wise County

Industrial Development Authority owns roughly 300 acres adjacent to the new data center and combined with nearby acreage owned by the town of Wise could create a site close to the 400 acres Energix needs for a solar plant installation. Jessica Sweeney of the county’s GIS office also noted that the IDA property is located in an enterprise zone. Robbins spelled out the converging circumstances that brought everyone to the table. • The governor is committed to alternative energy development, particularly solar. • The nation is committed to alternative energy. • Virginia laws “are being drafted as we sit here . . . we can have a voice in making those move in the right direction,” he said. “One reason we are here is to learn from each other.” • Virginia is close to the federal government “and may get closer,” he said, referencing former governor and democratic

council support. “My perception of where most of you were coming from was not good,” she said. “I feel like for the most part, people in Pound want to do the right thing,” Payne said. But a lot of people got riled up unnecessarily over mistruths, she noted, adding, “People need to know what they are talking about.” Councilman Terry Short said he was one of the ones who questioned the facility in Pound Bottom, which is in the most restrictive residential zone. To locate there requires a special use permit, Short noted, while other Rachel Haven’s homes are located on Indian Creek in a Residential 2 zone. A residential group home is a permitted use there, he said. Short said his questions were all about procedure and process. Payne said she had filled out the application provided by Wise County building and zoning official Robert Mullins. Short

vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine. • Wise County and the region are seeking economic revitalization programs. • Wise County wants to take the lead in a project. • Several sites in Wise County are suitable for solar. • There is financial support and special funding opportunities locally, regionally and on a state level. • Solar technology is not a fad, is accelerating and approaching grid parity, meaning the cost is about the same as other power sources. Costs will drop even more as the technology of solar panels and storage advances. This is the convergence of circumstances, he said, adding, “We’re right there, at this moment.” Representatives from Old Dominion Power Co. and Dominion Virginia Power also were on hand and met privately with Energix following the morning discussion and luncheon.

said the application and $100 fee actually should be made to the town, not the county. Short said he had done his homework, learned a lot about Rachel’s Haven and appreciated Payne and those who work for her. Payne said she employs 32 people and that Rachel’s Haven residents patronize the grocery, pharmacy and retail businesses, bringing revenue into the town. “The people who live here love where they live,” she said. “I love every one of them like they were my own family,” Payne said. She noted that her son was the first resident at Rachel’s Haven. One resident spoke at the beginning of the meeting, questioning whether the undertaking was a business that would increase traffic. The man also acknowledged that he didn’t have much information about it and would reserve judgment until he knew a little more.

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STAFF WRITER WISE — The county school division is ranked fourth statewide for the second consecutive year following the receipt of its 2015-16 Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores. Of the state’s 132 school divisions, only West Point Public Schools (94.4 percent student pass rate); Falls Church City Public Schools (91.53 percent pass rate); and Poquoson City Public Schools (90.04 percent pass rate) ranked higher than Wise County students, whose overall pass rate was 90.03 percent. This percentage also represents a 1.1 percent jump from the county’s overall pass rate in 2014-15. The Virginia Department of Education on Aug. 16 released data detailing how individual schools, school divisions and

the commonwealth performed on the English, writing, mathematics, science and history SOL tests. State accreditation ratings for 2016-17 are expected to be released in mid-September. Wise County now ranks ninth statewide in reading; 10th in writing; second in math; fifth in history and social science; and seventh in science. By comparison, the division ranked eighth in reading; 11th in writing; second in math; eighth in history and social science; and eighth in science the previous year. Marcia Shortt, the division’s director of elementary and middle school education, wrote via email Wednesday that the coun-

College’s new library opens soon The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new library Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Also, many attendees will take part in the 2016 version of Operation Book Brigade by hand-carrying books into the new facility. That part of the event commemorates the 1959 Book Brigade, when the library moved from Crockett Hall to Zehmer Hall.

at Wise to provide progress updates about implementation of these strategies. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. at the David J. Prior Convocation Center. About 20 people also participated in a health and wellness action team meeting on Tuesday to devise a plan for establishing a childhood health and wellness task force. The group chose this pursuit as its main focal point out of several ideas proposed at the May forum. Primary themes during this week’s meeting centered on a desire to better advertise existing regional healthcare resources and foster more community outreach and involvement in current and future health initiatives. Several people said quality regional health programs exist, but more effort should be made to make the public aware of these services. In

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90.12 percent; and statewide history was 86 percent and the county’s, 93.57 percent. The county saw gains in several subject areas, and Shortt wrote that some of the more notable achievements included the division’s move from 27th place to 12th place in fourth grade reading; from 19th to eighth place in seventh grade reading; from 14th to seventh place in third grade math; from seventh to fifth in seventh grade math; and remaining first in eighth grade math. It did experience declines in some subject areas, however. Shortt wrote that “based on our longitudinal data our . . . biggest concerns are” fifth grade reading, fourth grade math, and Algebra I. See www.doe.virginia.gov for more information on Wise County’s 2015-16 SOL test results.

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A Big Stone Gap coal trucking company and its owner must pay a total of $375,000 in civil penalties, restitution and fines for providing advance notice of safety inspections. Judge James P. Jones Monday sentenced Hillis Bresee and Bresee Trucking in U.S. District Court, United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. announced in a press release. The company and owner had previously pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act by providing advance notice of safety inspections. Federal prosecutors charged that Hillis Bresee and Bresee Trucking violated the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act in approximately February 2012 by giving advance notice of safety

response, the group agreed to compile a database of existing health resources and disseminate it to communities, including posting it online and placing it in schools and doctors’ offices. The group hopes the database will also help identify strengths of current regional health services and areas where more work is needed. Beth Bingman, a retired teacher who lives in Dungannon, and Betsy G r o s s m a n , outreach/clinical trials research navigator with the University of Virginia’s Cancer Center, said the group must also begin talking to individual communities for insight into their specific needs. Implementing solutions for these needs will also require the region’s health agencies and organizations to develop stronger grant writing skills, said Sue Cantrell, Lenowisco Health District director and health and wellness

inspections and failing to ensure adequate inspections of coal haul tractor-trailers, including braking systems. Hillis Bresee, 63, of Pennington Gap, was sentenced to three years’ probation, which includes a threemonth period of home detention with electronic monitoring. Bresee Trucking was sentenced to three years’ probation. Hillis Bresee and Bresee Trucking also must pay $300,000 in civil penalties, a total of $70,000 in restitution to two former employees of the company, and fines of $5,000. The payments must be completed within one year. “Mining companies and their owners and operators must know that providing advance warning of the presence of safety inspectors who

action team co-chair. There are a lot of “good efforts taking place” by various regional entities, but she said a deeper understanding of grant writing would greatly benefit these initiatives. Gail Bryant, a school nurse at Wise County’s Alternative Education Center, also proposed introducing more preventive healthcare education in schools. School nurses are often the sole healthcare provider and students’ only source of information on important topics like proper dental care or obesity. Students also often don’t know how to choose nutritious foods, cook meals, or even plant a garden, she added. “We need to develop a culture where students know how to cook and grow a garden and use those foods. The only thing they know (right now) is to go to McDonald’s and get a hamburger.” In response, Melody

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visit mining operations will not be tolerated,” Fishwick said Tuesday. “This case also demonstrates the need for mining companies to maintain adequate safety inspection records, maintain safety systems on equipment, and comply fully with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act. The employees who work in this industry deserve no less.” The Norton office of the Mine Safety and Health Administration conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Randy Ramseyer and Special Assistant United States Attorney Kevin Jayne prosecuted the criminal case for the United States. The civil proceedings were handled by J. Matthew McCracken of the United States Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor.

Counts, Cumberland Plateau Health District director, suggested more grants that support school garden projects or initiatives through local farmers markets should be explored. Examining how to make school meals, snacks, and even items provided through local food backpack programs more nutritious was also mentioned. Joyce Addington, health services coordinator for Wise County Public Schools, said another issue tied to students’ healthcare is transportation. Even if schools offer health programs before or after school hours, it’s not beneficial if students or parents can’t find transportation to attend. Aiding older residents should also be a focal point, noted Stan Botts, an optometrist in Norton. He suggested the group focus on increasing the availability and promotion of physical fitness

opportunities, including group exercise classes, for the region’s residents, especially the elderly. These options must also be reasonably priced, he added. Cantrell suggested contacting local communities and identifying resources and individuals who would be willing to lead these type activities as one possibility. The group agreed that beyond next week’s forum follow-up, it will meet again and continue discussing services and programs provided by regional healthcare agencies and organizations and closely examining individual communities’ needs and how best to address them. For more information on the economic forum and next week’s event, visit http://www.uvaw i s e . e d u / u v a wise/administrationservices/office-economic-development/swvaeconomic-forum/.

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ty’s “pass percentages exceeded state percentages in every test.” She also praised the “excellent job our teachers, administrators and students did” during the past academic year. “Our staffs are truly dedicated to the success of our students,” she wrote. “This speaks volumes about our schools and how hard all our people work.” The state’s overall reading pass rate totaled 80 percent and Wise County’s, 87 percent; statewide writing was 77 percent and the county’s, 84.2 percent; statewide math was 80 percent and the county’s, 91.86 percent; statewide science was 83 percent and the county’s,

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Historian stirs memories of war, mining GLENN GANNAWAY POST NEWS EDITOR JAMES ROBERT HARRIS James Robert Harris, 75, of Taneytown, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016, in Frederick, Md. James was born in Washington, DC to Roy and Nancy Harris and he was married to Mary Harris in Coeburn. James graduated from McKinley High School where he played football and baseball. After high school he attended the University of Maryland and earned an Associate’s Degree. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and a US Army Veteran. James was a member of the American Legion and participated in their honor guard that performed at the Washington Redskin games. He was active at a church in Thurmont, MD. He was an avid sports fan and faithfully followed his favorite teams consisting of the Nationals, the Redskins, and the University of Maryland teams. He also loved golf. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Harris. James is survived by daughters Sherry Rowland and Lisa Lust and son Jamie Harris; brothers Ralph Harris, Phillip Harris, Roy Harris, Michael Harris and Allen Harris; grandchildren Cory, Cody, Colton and Cheyenne Lust, Nathan Eugene Fulton and wife Tiffany Nicole Fulton, Nicole Lynn Fulton; great grandchildren Alex Harris, Nico Harris, Bailey Nicole Fulton, and Landen Eugene Fulton. Special thanks to the nurses at Frederick Memorial Hospital for their professionalism and great consideration for James’ personal comfort and care as well as for his family. James was loved by all you met him and will be greatly missed. Graveside Services will be conducted 12 p.m. Saturday, August 20, at the Greenwood Acres Cemetery Coeburn. Military Honors will be conducted by the Local VFW Members and the National Guard Honor Team. Family and friends will meet at 11:15 a.m. at the Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, to go in procession to the cemetery. Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to sign guest register book online. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Coeburn, is in charge of arrangements. IRENE MILLER Irene Miller, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Denver, N.C. She was a lifelong member of Hubbard Chapel Church and lived on Birchfield Road in Pound. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Miller. Surviving are daughter, Patricia Miller Cavazos and husband Lee of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Cory W. Cavazos of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Kierstyn Cavazos Varnum and husband Josh of Stanley, NC and Trevor E. Cavazos of Charlotte, NC; sister, Pauline Baker of Pound; brother, Clarence Strouth and wife Eileen of Jonesville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Irene Miller will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, August 19, at the Sturgill Funeral Home chapel in Wise, with Rev. Billy Hibbitts officiating. Burial will follow in the Hubbard-Stapleton Cemetery in Pound. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of services. Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family. Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise, is in charge of arrangements.

History never really dies down completely. It continues to send ripples through modern society. Historian Randall Osborne spoke Saturday about a notorious Civil War figure who may have ended up in a land where Confederate symbols are still celebrated today. Osborne also touched on his current research into the beginnings of large-scale Appalachian resource extraction, a history that still touches residents of the region. Osborne was guest speaker at a Wise County Historical Society meeting at Mountain Empire Community College’s Wampler Library. Osborne, a retired Pike County, Ky. teacher who holds a history degree, is a frequent lecturer on various Civil War topics. Osborne is the author of the recent Marauder: The Life and Times of Nathaniel McClure Menefee, the story of a shadowy Confederate soldier. Osborne is also the co-author of The Virginia State Line and State Rangers and has written many articles. Osborne told listeners he is researching a future book on early coal and timber sales, primarily in eastern Kentucky but also in Southwest Virginia. The scope of Osborne and friend Kevin Hall’s coal and timber research will be the upper Big Sandy River valley and upper North Fork of the Kentucky River, including Floyd, Pike, Letcher and parts of Knott and Perry counties. The research also brings Osborne and Hall into Southwest Virginia, “since so many of the mineral speculators, brokers, etc. headquartered in Big Stone and Wise at that time,” Osborne explained in an email after Saturday’s talk. Big Stone Gap and Wise, Osborne wrote, were probably “a bit more settled and less violent than the hinterlands of Pikeville and Whitesburg” at that time. Saturday, Osborne touched on the current research, telling an anecdote about John C.C. Mayo, who bought up land and mineral rights on both sides of the state border in the late 1800s. Mayo, Osborne said, would visit a small landowner in the company of two men, John Wesley “Devil John” Wright — thought to be one of the models for the Devil Judd Tolliver character in John Fox Jr.’s The Trail of the Lonesome Pine — and a local Baptist minister. Mayo, Osborne said, would slip $10 in the minister’s pocket to accompany him for

the day. “The landowner found himself seated at a table with the devil on one end, God on the other end, and a man with a pocketful of money directly across from him,” Osborne said. Speculator Richard Broas was known to buy mineral rights for 10 cents an acre, Osborne said. Broas, who had earlier worked in Pennsylvania, eventually set up headquarters in Wise County as well as in Kentucky, as did Mayo and at least three other speculators. Osborne contrasted the effects of logging and coal mining. While timber agents bought and cut trees, they were soon gone — along with the splash dams the industry needed — and the landowner would have a second growth in about 30 years. The sale of mineral rights had more long-lasting effects.

MENEFEE Osborne gave a detailed portrait of Nathaniel McClure Menefee, a Confederate guerrilla who wreaked havoc on both sides of Pine Mountain and may have ended his days in exile in Brazil with thousands of other Southerners — although it’s possible he returned to the United States before his death. Losing his left leg in the Mexican War — the skirmish actually took place six weeks after the war ended, as Menefee later learned — Menefee dug gold in California, served as a county clerk in Sonoma, Calif., and attended the University of Louisville law school before the Civil War. Fighting for the Confederacy, Menefee was in the First Battle of Bull Run, where he was recognized for always being “in the thickest of the fight,” as an observer put it. Menefee was leading marauders on the Kentucky side of Pine Mountain by October 1861. Menefee is thought to have hung a 14-yearold boy on Shelby Creek for having taken a shot at him. Menefee had a knack for selfpromotion. “If he were alive today, he would be a strategist for one of the two major political parties,” Osborne said. Menefee sent a letter to the Richmond Whig newspaper narrating his exploits on Elkhorn Creek, a fight that led to the March 15, 1862 Battle of Pound Gap. After Union commander James Garfield issued a general order on March 24, 1862 offering a $100 reward, dead or alive, for Menefee and Vincent Witcher of the 34th Virginia Cavalry Battalion, Menefee crossed into Wise County and eventually joined the Virginia

State Line, becoming an officer in a legitimate unit. Menefee reached the rank of colonel. Burdened by the baggage of a bad reputation, Menefee faced a court martial in Wytheville in March 1863. Given permission to travel to Wise County to gather evidence for his defense, Menefee went after two former commissary officers who had become storekeepers. Finding John P. Chase very ill, Menefee sat at the foot of his bed until he was satisfied Chase wouldn’t be able to testify. Menefee then visited Samuel Newberry’s home in Guest Station (now Coeburn) where he found Newberry’s mother was “layin’ a corpse.” Approaching Newberry in a friendly manner, Menefee asked him to come outside for a talk, then killed him instantly with a pistol shot. Menefee fled to Bristol and boarded a train, reaching Cleveland, Tenn. before authorities overtook him. There’s scant record of Menefee after that until February 1867, when he took the American steamship La Place to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Menefee eventually traveled 600 miles up the Amazon to a Confederate colony founded by Lansford Warren Hastings, who wanted to form a new country with himself as head. Osborne was able to track Menefee to Santarem, a village about 3 degrees south of the equator. Norma Guilhon, who had written a book on the Confederates in Brazil, told Osborne that the Brazilian Reflector newspaper in 1868 had a story that mentioned “Col. Dobbins, Col. Menefee” and others who were doing well in the Tapajos colony, which was about 45 miles from Santarem. After the Civil War, an estimated 8,000-15,000 Southerners immigrated to Brazil. As the Seattle Times put it in a 1995 article, one of the attractions Brazil had for Southerners was slavery, which Brazil didn’t abolish until 1888. Many Southerners hoped to start a plantation system and revive the lives they had known in the South. Last May, the New York Times published an article describing a “Confederados” celebration, with photos of men and women wearing Confederate uniforms and “Southern belle” gowns. “The descendants of the Confederates, who are thought to number in the thousands across Brazil, generally say their festivities are detached from the polarizing views around similar commemorations in the United States,” The Times reported.

Wild pigs targeted by wildlife officials GLENN GANNAWAY POST NEWS EDITOR Virginia’s feral swine population is growing, and wildlife officials are encouraging residents to report the animals, which are considered a nuisance species. Several weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services sent postcards to residents of Lee, Wise and Scott counties urging them to report feral swine by calling 1855/571-9003. Jeff Rumbaugh, a wildlife biologist for USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, said a first round of postcards was sent out in February. Feral swine populations have been seen in just about every part of Virginia, officials say. The wild pigs can cause a tremendous amount of damage to crops and to habitat by rooting up native plants, said Shannon Bowling, terrestrial wildlife manager for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Region

While some hunters shoot the pigs, that doesn’t make a dent in the population: feral swine can have up to three litters in 14 months. 3. Large populations can also damage water supplies. Feral swine are also aggressive toward other animals and are capable of driving out other wildlife species. And they can spread diseases to livestock and wildlife, and even to pets and people, Bowling said. They also carry parasites, Rumbaugh said. And while some hunters shoot the pigs, that doesn’t make a dent in the population: feral swine can have up to three litters in 14 months. At that rate, hunters would have to harvest 70 percent of the animals each year just to stabilize the population. USDA Wildlife Services and VDGIF have worked hand in hand since 2014 to manage feral swine, Rumbaugh said. When citizens report sightings of the pigs, Wildlife Services investigates.

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Some reports, Rumbaugh said, end up being of domestic pigs that have escaped, and there’s the occasional pet pot-bellied pig that wanders off from the yard. And there are reports of people releasing pigs because they think they’d make for good hunting. “That’s part of our investigation, to try to figure out where these pigs come from,” Rumbaugh said. But if an investigation determines the presence of feral swine — a landowner may see the pigs crossing his or her property, or notice rooting damage — officials begin surveillance with trail cameras to determine how many pigs there are and their movements.

Wildlife Services traps feral swine in corrals about 20-30 feet in diameter, baited to lure the pigs inside, where they hit a trip wire closing the gate. Wildlife Services also uses remote technology, Rumbaugh said: a motion-activated camera mounted at the corral notifies operators when swine enter the corral, and a text message back to the trap triggers the gate. Trapping allows Wildlife Services to capture an entire group of pigs and saves a tremendous amount of work, Rumbaugh said. Hunting doesn’t remove enough pigs, he said, citing the 70 percent figure that would be required to be taken each year. “Hunters aren’t going to remove that many,” he said. Putting out bait to lure pigs for hunting also wises up the animals: “When they start being shot at, that starts educating the rest very quickly,”

Rumbaugh said. Hunting feral swine, however, is legal, and even on national forest land, although most swine are likely to be found at lower elevations near farmland. David Ford, a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer for the Clinch Ranger District, said a valid license and national forest stamp are required. “Whatever season’s in, you can take a pig, as long as there’s a season in,” Ford said. But, he stressed, baiting pigs or any other animal on national forest land is

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Dedication Norton City Council Tuesday recognized city employee Teresa Hylton, who is retiring after 35 years of service. City Manager Fred Ramey called Hylton dedicated, hard working and detail-oriented. Standing with her is Mayor William Mays. Behind them are council members Mark Caruso, Robert Fultz, Joe Fawbush and Dee Belcher.

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Forest retreat set for September Western Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forestlands during the annual Forest Landowners’ Retreat, to be held Sept. 23-25 at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Center in Abingdon. Topics will include forest stewardship planning, hardwood management, timber sales, wildlife management, forest health and more. A tour of Channels State Forest and nearby properties will showcase management in action. Sponsoring partners are Virginia

Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program. To register online or to download a brochure, visit www.forestupdate.frec.vt.edu. The deadline to register is Sept. 9. Several price options are available for the retreat. Full registration with Friday and Saturday lodging and all meals is $75 per person or $150 per couple. Registration with all meals and Saturday lodging is $60 per person or $120 per couple.

For those who live nearby, a commuter option with all meals but no lodging is $35 per person or $70 per couple. For information, contact Jennifer Gagnon at 540/231-6391 or [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who desire any assistive devices, or other accommodations to participate in this activity may also contact Jennifer between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations, no later than Sept. 9. TDD number is 800/828-1120.

Take steps to avoid Zika virus Zika virus is mainly spread to people through mosquito bites, but can also be spread through sexual contact with an infected person. Symptoms of Zika include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Most people infected with Zika don’t even know they have it. Only one in five infected people show any symptoms. Symptoms are usually mild. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they rarely die. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn that having a Zika infection during pregnancy is linked to birth defects. Pregnant women should avoid or delay travel to areas with Zika, prevent mosquito bites and practice safe sex if their partner has traveled to a Zika-infected area. According to the CDC, Zika-infected areas include the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America and Papua New Guinea.

Health officials advise caution for people who have traveled to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America and Papua New Guinea. “There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika infection, so prevention is the best way to make sure you stay healthy,” said Lenowisco Health District Director Dr. Eleanor S. Cantrell. “Everyone should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Use insect repellent correctly, wear long sleeves and long pants, stay in places with air conditioning or that have well-maintained window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out. Remember to eliminate standing water from containers around your home.” Individuals returning from travel to areas with Zika transmission should report symptoms of Zika infection — fever, rash, joint pains and conjunctivitis (red eyes) —

COALFIELD CALENDAR OF PUBLIC MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 22 Coeburn Town Council workshop 6:30 p.m. at 413 Front Street. Pound Planning Commission (Don Sturgill, 796—4306) meets at 6 p.m. at Pound Town Hall. The City of Norton Community Policy Management Board (Elizabeth Fleming, 679-2701) meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Norton School Board Office. TUESDAY, AUG. 23 Norton Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (John E. Black, 6790020) meets at 5 p.m. in the Regency Towers community room (200 Sixth Street). Wise Town Council (Beverly C. Owens, 328-6013, voice and TDD) meets at 7 p.m. at the Wise Municipal

immediately to their healthcare provider or to the health department. They also should avoid mosquito bites for at least three weeks after returning, and use mosquito repellant, stay inside, wear long sleeves and long pants and eliminate mosquito breeding sites around the house or worksites. There are other recommendations for specific persons or circumstances, including those who are pregnant, planning pregnancy or are sexually active. Sexually active couples or individuals who have traveled to Zika-affected areas — whether or not they have symptoms of infection — should consult their health care provider for guidance. Protect yourself, your family and your commu-

building. Wise County Board of Social Services (Susann Light 276/3288056) meets at 5 p.m. at Wise County Social Service Department in Wise. Lonesome Pine Office on Youth Board (Mark Keith 523-5064) meets at 4:30 p.m. at the office on 219 Wood Avenue East, Big Stone Gap. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Lonesome Pine Regional Library Board of Trustees (Amy Bond, Director 328-8325) meets at 1 p.m. at Director’s Office, LPRL Headquarters in Wise. MONDAY, SEPT. 5 Norton Industrial Development Authority (Fred L. Ramey Jr. 679-1160) meets at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers in the municipal building. Town of Wise Planning Commission (Laura Mullins 328-6013, voice and TDD) at 6 p.m. in council chambers at the Wise Municipal building. RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 6.

Paving project to start Weather permitting, the city of Norton intends to begin milling and paving Guest River Road and part of East Park Avenue on Monday, Aug. 22. The work is expected to last

for up to a week. During this time motorists should expect delays. Citizens are urged to slow down and be alert for flagmen and equipment in those areas.

nity by doing the following: • Eliminate standing water around your home each week. Empty, scrub, cover or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots and trash containers. • Prevent mosquito bites by using an Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellant containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Wear loose-fitting long sleeves and pants. Treat clothing and any outdoor gear with permethrin spray, but do NOT use permethrin on skin. • Keep mosquitoes out of your home by using air conditioning. Keep windows and doors closed, keep screens on windows and doors and repair any holes in them. For more information, visit www.ZikaVA.org or call the Wise County/Norton Health Department at 276/3288000.

Blood drives scheduled Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations next week: • Wednesday, Aug. 24: 9 a.m.noon, Wise County Christian School, Wise; 1-4 p.m., Heritage Hall, Wise. • Friday, Aug. 26, noon-4:30 p.m., VFP Concrete, Duffield. To donate blood, individuals must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. People with a cold, sore throat, fever, flu or fever blisters or who are taking antibiotics may not donate. Donors should eat a balanced meal before giving blood. In addition to scheduled blood drives, donors are welcome at Marsh Regional’s collection centers: 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 300, Kingsport, and 1996 W. State St., Bristol. For more information about scheduling a blood drive at a local business, church, school or community organization, please call 276/679-4669 or visit www.marshblood.com.

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Make easier access to tourist attractions TO THE EDITOR: Wise County has several existing tourism attractions that could bring more visitors with the right planning. Our area can never stop looking and finding ways to upgrade local tourism attractions. You want visitors to find new upgrades each year. Roaring Branch is located between Appalachia and Big Stone Gap. This small waterfall-type attraction is beside the highway, a great mountain stream running down over rocks. Today, Roaring Branch has a very limited, dangerous parking lot beside the highway. There is room for probably two cars. Most local citizens have never stopped here. Many don’t even know about it. Very poor signage for Roaring Branch. This attraction connects by trails to Keokee Lake and Cave Springs in Lee County, under Jefferson National Forest control. Wise County will never be a player in tourism by allowing attractions like Roaring Branch to waste away. There are no excuses. There are many Wise County employees who are paid major big dollars that could lobby and write grants. There is potential parking in the area. Nearby is a spot where, somehow, Wise County allowed the Virginia highway department to fill up a old riverside parking lot with dirt. This was the parking lot with the large rock near the Powell River. Wise County has many scenic views with no roadside parking because the highway department has dumped dirt, blocking parking. This is a bad policy for being a player in tourism. Tourism killer policies. Closing roadside parking has not stopped the trash problem. Roadside trash is a people problem. The Wise County Industrial Development Authority needs to form a county parks and recreation department under tourism. The Roaring Branch complex could become a quality of life-type tourism attraction. Quality of life attractions can be used when recruiting outside businesses. Wise County IDA needs to remove the dirt and pave the old large rock/riverside parking lot. The town of Appalachia is working on a Powell River Trail, using a former railroad bed. This new trail will connect Appalachia and Big Stone Gap. The Roaring Fork attraction, Powell River Trail and the Powell River viewing area could work together with some walking bridge development. Build a new bridge complex from the riverside parking lot to Roaring Branch. Build the bridge complex alongside the river, than build a bridge system across above the highway to Roaring Branch. Add a second bridge across Powell River. This would open up a new route for the new Powell River railroad bed trail. This would open a new potential option to build a Powell River riverwalk trail system. Powell River is a nice small river that visitors would enjoy. The Powell River parking lot could offer many uses. The parking lot has a great view of Powell River. The parking lot could host a farmers market. Have an arts and craft day each week for local craft people. The parking lot could be used to promote local tourism attractions with a display. The parking lot could host car shows with planning. Build a small stage for musical events. Make our assets work. The Powell River Trail has many nice rock for-

mations that could be developed. Build hiking trails that take visitors to the bottoms and tops of these rock formations. Look into rock climbing. The rock formation area could be the home of some mountain bike trails with planning. Build a complex of mountain bike trails. There could be potential hiking tails built to the top of nearby Little Stone Mountain. Bundle your attractions. With planning, you would have pedestrian bridges to Roaring Branch/Powell River Trail, a paved riverside parking lot, a Powell River riverwalk, rock formation hiking trails, a mountain bike trail system and a hiking trial to Little Stone Mountain. Growing a quality of life attraction into a tourism attraction. This complex would be near a potential Appalachia Village, Little Stone Mountain Parkway and Little Stone Mountain observation/visitor center. LARRY BAKER WISE

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Both campaigns have plenty of baggage JOHN L. MICEK If you ever wonder why some people think the game is rigged, why they believe the rich get access to government and power and influence the way the average working stiff doesn’t, then two headlines are instructive. Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Paul Manafort, the campaign manager for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, had popped up in a “secret ledger” showing $12.7 million in cash payments were earmarked for him from a political party headed by Ukraine’s former president, a proRussian strongman named Viktor F. Yanukovych. That came on top of revelations last week of what appears to have been an entirely too cozy relationship between Democrat Hillary Clinton’s State Department and major donors to the controversy-prone Clinton Foundation. Both incidents are each, for their own reasons, profoundly troubling. And they would be, on their own, in a normal campaign year, a serious argument for disqualification for the respective candidates. But this isn’t any other year. The voting public has proven strikingly immune (or perhaps is now simply indifferent) to shocking, shameful or embarrassing things the Democratic

MICEK The voting public has proven strikingly immune (or perhaps is now simply indifferent) to shocking, shameful or embarrassing things the Democratic and Republican nominees have said or done. and Republican nominees have said or done. However, there is something particularly unsavory and unseemly about Manafort’s Ukrainian payday and the reports that Clinton’s State Department skated right up to the edge of “pay-to-play.” Let’s stipulate up front that the skills of a political consultant like Manafort are entirely portable. Getting a candidate elected in Pretoria isn’t that much different from getting one elected in Pittsburgh. The difference here, of course, is the candidate. Yanukovych was a strongman whose stormy tenure was beset by allegations of police abuse

and corruption, according to published reports. There’s no evidence Manafort, based on the ledgers, received any cash. And he has denied taking any. Even still, it’s more than a little troubling that Trump would pick a guy who was apparently okay with shilling for someone as repellent as the proRussian Yanukovych. Meanwhile, at issue for Clinton are two email conversations, dating from 2009 and made public by the rightleaning Judicial Watch. They showed that Douglas J. Band, then the head of the Clinton Global Initiative, pressed senior Clinton aides Huma Abedin and Cheryl D. Mills to arrange a meeting between a foundation donor and a senior State Department official. That donor, Gilbert Chagoury, has denied that a meeting with anyone at the State Department ever took place. And he says that he was just trying to relay information about his home country of Lebanon, The Post reported. As The Post also notes, Clinton herself was not involved. But Abedin, who simultaneously (and improperly) worked at both the State Department and Clinton Foundation, was involved and apparently encouraged the interaction. And, no, there’s no direct evidence of illegality here. Even so, it doesn’t

pass the basic smell test. In the end, a deep-pocketed donor received favorable consideration in a way that is unimaginable (and unavailable) to the average citizen. And that’s just unacceptable. If Trump is serious about his bumper-sticker pledge to make America great (whether it needs to be made great “again” is open to debate), then he can’t employ a guy who takes money from governments whose values are not consonant with our own. And if Clinton is going to credibly champion the little guy on the stump, then she needs to thoroughly explain (and perhaps be held to account by voters) why the Clinton Foundation was not a favor bank for the rich and powerful. And then she needs to reassure voters that it will never happen in the White House. And if neither thing happens, then ask yourself (again) why people think the game is rigged. It shouldn’t be hard to answer. An award-winning political journalist, Micek is the opinion editor and political columnist for PennLive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa. Readers may follow him on Twitter @ByJohnLMicek and email him at [email protected].

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Hunter Lunsford’s 71 led Eastside to a Group A victory at the Farmers and Miners golf tournament Wednesday. His was the second-lowest score of the entire 18-team competition.

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Drew Richards carded an 80 to help propel Eastside to its team victory at Cedar Hill. RICHARD MEADE PHOTOS

Eastside tops Group A, Union second in its class at F&M golf tournament RICHARD MEADE SPORTS WRITER JONESVILLE — Eastside, Union and Central golf teams participated in the 26th annual Farmers and Miners National Bank high school golf tournament Wednesday at the Cedar Hill Country Club. Eighteen teams from Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee took part. Teams were divided into two tournament classes, with scoring for Group A and AA/AAA. The Eastside Spartans captured first place in

Group A teams with a score of 335. The Twin Valley Panthers placed second in the group on 351. Eastside was led by Hunter Lunsford’s low score of 71. Lunsford finished second in the tournament behind medalist Eli Fagan of AAA David Crockett High School from Tennessee who posted a score of 69. “We have an experienced team returning and they’re all just juniors,” Eastside head coach Tim Clay commented. “Hunter is a good player. He won the region two

years ago. He is consistent.” The Union High Bears team finished second in the Group AA/AAA class with a score of 316, behind Crocketts’ 306. The Bears were led by Wes Slagle’s score of 75 and Madison Blanton’s 76. “We hope to return to the region this year,” Union head coach Jarred Chandler stated. “We have two seniors and four sophomores and we’ll get better.” The Central Warriors posted a team score of

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Landon Elkins was out front for the young Central squad in the expansive golf tournament.

Funk enriches new talent of Cavs women’s tennis With the 2016 fall season right around the corner, the UVa-Wise women’s tennis team and head coach Danny Rowland announced three new additions to this year’s roster. The Cavaliers will welcome Carlysle Funk, Taylor Carter and Aya Melhem to the Jim & Betty Humphreys Tennis Complex this fall. Hailing from nearby Coeburn and Eastside High School, Funk was a two-time Conference 48 doubles champion for the Spartans. She claimed the Conference 48 singles championship her senior year. Off the tennis courts, Funk was History Club President and a member of several other organizations. These included the Future Business Leaders of America; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. At the college, Funk will be pursuing

a degree in psychology. Carter, who is from Church Hill, Tenn., and Gate City High School, worked her way up from No. 4 singles and No. 3 doubles to the top spots during her four years playing for the Blue Devils. As a senior, she played No. 1 singles and doubles on her way to claiming the Conference 40 singles and doubles titles to be named All-Conference Player of the Year. Carter was also the 2016 Virginia High School League Region 2A West singles champion and 2016 Region 2A West doubles runner-up. A threetime all-conference performer, she helped lead Gate City to three 2A State Championships, three 2A West Regional Championships and four Conference 40 titles during her high school career. Graduating as valedictorian of her class, Carter served as class presi-

dent her senior year and was Gate City Honor Society President. She will be pursuing a degree in mathematics at the college. A native of Rockvale, Tenn., Melhem played No. 1 singles all four years at Blackman High School. She reached the 2016 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Class AAA State Tournament semifinals in doubles. As a senior, Melhem went undefeated in both singles and doubles against District 7-AAA opponents and was named Region 4-AAA runner-up for doubles. Twice named Region 4-AAA All-Region, Melhem was a four-time team MVP at Blackman. At UVa-Wise, she will be pursuing a degree in biology/premed. The Cavs open the 2016 season on Sept. 7 by traveling to Milligan College.

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Quarterback job wide open before Cavs take the field Who lines up behind center for head coach Dane Damron in his first season at UVa-Wise may be the biggest question mark entering fall camp. The Cavaliers return senior Jeremy Eubank (6-3, 225), sophomore Max Rodgers (6-3, 215) and sophomore Joe Dickinson (5-11, 185). Eubank is the most experienced signal caller on the roster, having played in 23 games during his first three collegiate campaigns. The trio will join a cast of new-

comers in an open competition for the quarterback job. Eubank passed for 1,170 yards and six scores in eight games last season. The former Hampton Crabber completed 60.8 percent of his pass attempts as junior. Eubank’s best game of the year came against Glenville State when he passed for 112 yards and two touchdowns while completing eight of nine pass attempts. Rodgers saw action in three games as a freshman and com-

pleted 14 passes. The Mouth of Wilson native completed 11 passes against Charleston while also throwing for a season-high 127 yards in the loss. Dickinson has yet to appear in a game as a Cavalier. New faces will join the quarterback ranks this fall, including Eastern Kentucky University transfer Brycen Lee. A 6-foot-5, 180-pound native of Mayo, Fla., Lee completed 67 percent of his passes en route to first-team allstate honors as a high school

senior. Runner-up for state player of the year, Lee passed for 3,062 yards and 30 touchdowns in his final prep season. He redshirted last season at EKU and has four years of eligibility at UVa-Wise. Tyrell Adams was a twosport standout at Roanoke’s William Fleming High School. On the football field, Adams earned All-Timesland accolades as he aided the Colonels to 12 wins over the last two seasons. Once turning in his cleats, he

earned first-team all-region and second-team all-state honors as a basketball player. “The quarterback position is a wide open race,” offensive coordinator Klay Koester said. “I look forward to seeing the competition between the players coming back and the players that we have signed.” UVa-Wise kicks off the 2016 regular season Sept. 1 when the team travels to Greeneville, Tenn., to take on Tusculum College.

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FRIDAY Football High School Jamborees Eastside, Northwood at Ridgeview, 5 p.m. Union, Thomas Walker, Grundy, Grayson County at J.I. Burton, 4 p.m. Hurley, Virginia High at Central 5 p.m. MONDAY Volleyball High School Nonconference J.I. Burton at Lebanon 7 p.m. TUESDAY Volleyball Nonconference Union at Eastside 7 p.m. Central at Rye Cove 7 p.m.

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Farmers & Miners Invitational At Cedar Hill Country Club in Jonesville Large-School Division Team scores: David Crockett 306, Union 316, Virginia High 323, Daniel Boone 340, Lee High (Red) 341, John Battle 345, Sullivan Central 360, Gate City 383, Marion 398, Lee High

(Gold) 419, Central 433, Lebanon (incomplete) Individual scores David Crockett — Eli Fagan 69, Gibson Miller 76, Sam Pleasant 80, Jordan Whitaker 81 Union — Wes Slagle 75, Madison Blanton 76, Cole Stanley 82, Evan Blanton 83 Virginia High — Chance Thomas 73, Zach Griffith 79, Briggs McKenzie 81, Jared Moulse 90 Lee High (Red) — Caleb Haynes 74, Hunter Watson 82, Kiara Thomas 85, Jonah Hilton 100 John Battle — Hunter Farley 82, Landon Moore 83, Grace Gillen 88, Timmy Burnete 92 Sullivan Central — Michael Akard 85, Tyler Jones 85, Noah Vaughn 95, Aaron Gray 95 Gate City — Mason Speaks 92, Sarah Arnold 95, Luke Wallen 97, Caden Gay 99 Marion — Luke Richardson 88, Devin Hayden 99, Cole Yarber 101, Chase Tucker 110 Lee High (Gold) — Aceland Belcher 100, Robbie Burchette 100, Dalton Robbins 109, Caleb Belcher 110 Central — Landon Elkins 96, Lucas Hughes 110, Peyton Rogers 111, Hannah Damron 116 Lebanon — Adam Hooker 77, Lexi Cantrell 80 Small-School Division

Fall Sports supplement comes out next week! Full of photographs and information on area teams, the 2016 Fall Sports supplement will be published in The Coalfield Progress, The Dickenson Star and The Post on Aug. 23, 24 and 25. Be sure to get your copy of this special publication.

Future Lady Bears to hold sign-ups The Union Future Lady Bears will hold signups Sunday, Aug. 21, from 4-6 p.m. at the Powell Valley Middle School gym; Monday, Aug. 22, and Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 5-7 p.m. at the Union High School cafeteria; and Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Powell Valley Middle School gym. Entry fee is $30 per player. One sibling is $25 and two or more are $20 each. The league is open to girls from Big Stone Gap and Appalachia in grades 2-7. For more information, contact John Brooks at 565-4923 or 275-4186.

BENGE’S REVENGE SCHEDULED The 15th annual Benge’s Revenge Bike

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433. The Warriors were led by Landon Elkins’ 96. “We are very young and have no seniors,” Robin Dotson, Warriors head coach commented. “We have some potential. We just have to keep working.” Final team scores were: David Crockett 306, Union 316, Virginia High 323, Eastside 335, Daniel Boone 340, Lee High 341, John Battle 345, Twin Valley 351, Sullivan Central 360, Patrick

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Challenge is set for Sunday, Sept. 11. The 75mile ride goes from Norton through Appalachia and Keokee, back to Big Stone Gap, through Powell Valley, back to Norton and concludes with the climb to Flag Rock. There are also 50- and 25-mile races. For more information or to register, visit www.bengesrevenge.com or call (276) 679-7800.

RADIO PIGSKIN PICKS KICKS OFF The radio show Pigskin Picks enters its 16th season with the 2016 Coaches Show. WAXM 93.5 will air the annual coaches show tonight, Aug. 19, at 5:30 pm.

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Team scores: Eastside 335, Twin Valley 351, Patrick Henry 381, Rye Cove 495, Thomas Walker (incomplete), Hancock County (incomplete) Individual scores Eastside — Hunter Lunsford 71, Drew Richards 80, Seth Boles 86, Adam Ketron 98 Twin Valley — Roger McClanahan 83, Jacob Owens 86, Cole Payne 88, J.T. Harmon 94 Patrick Henry — Seth St. Johnson 91, Cole Cox 92, Eli Stanley 98, Thatcher Stanley 100 Rye Cove — Michal Griffin 115, Brennen Barry 119, Tyler Starnes 125, Emmanuel Burchell 136 Thomas Walker — Taylor Williams 76, Tanner Cope 83, Caleb Sharrett 92 Hancock County — Walt Collins 106, Patrick Dunsmore 110, Kip Collins 123

FOOTBALL RESULTS

COLLEGE NCAA Division II Mountain East Conference UVa-Wise September 1 at Tusculum 6 p.m. 10 Notre Dame College (Ohio) noon

17 at Shepherd noon 24 Glenville State 2 p.m. October 1 at West Virginia State 1:30 p.m. 6 Concord 7 p.m. 15 at West Liberty noon 22 Fairmont State 1 p.m. 29 at Urbana (Ohio) 1 p.m. November 5 West Virginia Wesleyan noon 10 at University of Charleston 7 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL (All games 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted) VHSL Group 2A West Mountain Conference Central August 26 Eastside September 02 at Ridgeview 09 Letcher County, Ky 16 at Richlands 23 Lebanon 30 Grundy October 07 at John Battls 14 at Union 21at Lee High 28 Gate City Ridgeview August 26 Jenkins, Ky. September 2 Central

9 Paintsville, Ky. 16 Union 23 at Lee 30 at Gate City October 7 Open 14 John Battle 21 at Marion 28 at Grundy November 4 at Honaker Union August 25 J. I. Burton 7 p.m. September 2 at Richlands 9 David Crockett, Tenn. 16 at Ridgeview 23 at Gate City 30 Open October 7 Lee High 14 Central 21 at Eastside 7 p.m. 28 Letcher County, KY November 4 at John Battle

VHSL Group 1A West Cumberland Conference J.I. Burton August 25 at Union 7 p.m. September 2 at Chilhowie 9 Lee High 16 at Unaka, Tenn.

23 Twin Springs 30 at Eastside 7 p.m. October 7 Honaker 14 Open 21 at Castlewood 7p.m. 28 Rye Cove November 4 Thomas Walker Eastside August 26 at Central September 2 Hurley 7 p.m. 9 at Honaker 16 at Lee 23 at Thomas Walker 7 p.m. 30 J.I Burton 7 p.m. October 7 Rye Cove 7 p.m. 14 Twin Springs 7 p.m. 21 Union 7 p.m. 28 at Castlewood 7 p.m. Castlewood August 26 at Patrick Henry 7 p.m. September 2 Honaker 7 p.m. 9 at Thomas Walker 7 p.m. 16 at Hurley 23 Rye Cove 7 p.m. 30 Northwood 7 p.m. October 7 at Twin Springs 7 p.m. 14 at Lebanon 7 p.m. 21 J.I. Burton 7 p.m. 28 Eastside 7 p.m.

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Happenings Extension Fair set Sept. 10 Join the Wise County Extension office on Saturday September 10. Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Extension Fair will take place at the Wise County Fair Grounds. This is a great opportunity to come and support local agriculture and the Extension office. The day will include a farmers market, poultry auction, livestock show (sheep and goat), concessions and cake walk. Presentations will be given on Improving Pastures and Hayfields Extension Hiking Series, Getting Started in Beekeeping and Making Your Gardens and Landscapes More Pollinator Friendly. For the fair we will also be taking in exhibits to be judged and displayed. Entries for exhibits will be held on Thursday September 8 from 4-7 at the Wise County Fair Grounds. Judging will take place on Friday. Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule or contact the Wise County Extension Office for more details 276-3286194.

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Series features music, medicinals Now in its second season, the Mountain Music and Medicinals series brings together live old-time and bluegrass performances with workshops in traditional herbal healing. There will be five performances around Southwest Virginia, including a square dance in Dungannon. All events are free and family friendly, and begin with an hourlong workshop on easy herbal remedies for colds and flu led by Willie Dodson of Appalachia. • The series opens Sept. 1 with a performance in Clintwood by acclaimed local old-time singer and instrumentalist Tyler Hughes. Hailing from Big Stone Gap, Hughes is steeped in the traditions of oldtime, bluegrass, and country music that thrive in the southern highlands. Since he was 12 years old, Hughes has been per-

forming close to home and across the East Coast with a variety of acts and as a solo artist. He has appeared on PBS’ Song of the Mountains, NPR’s Mountain Stage, Jazz at the Lincoln Center, the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and at the historic Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. “Tyler Hughes delivers his music with great taste, wisdom, and joy,” Appalachian scholar and folklorist Katie Hoffman says. “He’s comfortable in his own skin, which explains why he connects so well with audiences — he knows how to draw them in and deliver an experience they’ll remember. In Hughes’ hands, an old song or melody takes on a fresh, new life.” • On Sept. 8, ballad singer and old-time musician Elizabeth LaPrelle takes the stage at the Pennington Gap Community Center. Raised in Rural Retreat in Wythe County,

LaPrelle grew up in a community rich with fine old-time musicians. She developed her repertoire under the tutelage of powerful female ballad singers Ginny Hawker and Sheila Kay Adams, and from a wealth of field recordings of legendary singers from the Appalachian mountains. LaPrelle has performed at festivals and concerts all over the country, toured as part of the Music from the Crooked Road project, and won prizes at many fiddler’s conventions. She was also a guest on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” on National Public Radio. “Elizabeth attends to these time-honored ballads with a level of comfort and conviction rarely found these days,” Virginia State Folklorist Jon Lohman said. “There is a real

Master gardener classes set Master gardener classes will be held in the Wise area beginning Oct. 4. To request an application or for additional information, contact Beth Walker, 276/679-5334; Paxton Allgyer, 276/5234734; Sharon Daniels, 276/679-4768; or Phil Meeks at the Wise County Extension Office, 276/328-6194.

Miss Guest River Rally Pageant The Coeburn Civic League is hosting the annual Miss Guest River Rally Pageant on Saturday, August 27 beginning at 4 p.m. The pageant will be held at the Depot Stage in downtown Coeburn. Categories range from Baby to Miss. Registration fee is $30. Rehearsal and registra-

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Drama pre-shows Pre-show entertainers for this week’s Trail of the Lonesome Pine are Justa Drive (Tristan Craiger, Laken and Tessa Culbertson) on Thursday, Jack Beck with Irish and Scottish music on Friday and the outdoor drama house band (Larry Mullins, Mary Lou Carter, Anna Wells, Andromeda Strong, Alyvia Davidson and Shelby Peace) on Saturday. Pre-shows start at 7:15 p.m., with lights going up on the outdoor drama at 8 p.m.

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American Shakespeare Center to stage Our Town American Shakespeare Center will stage Our Town in the Gilliam Center for the Arts on the UVa-Wise campus, at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12. The performance is presented by Pro-Art Association and the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. This classic drama is a moving look at life in the small town of Grover’s Corners. Our Town examines what it means to grow up. In three acts, “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity,” Thornton Wilder studies the deeply personal, yet remarkably universal, lives of

the Webb and Gibbs families. This poignant American tale explores friendship, love and death, but most importantly, what it truly means to live. Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors 55+, free to K-12 and college students. UVa-Wise students receive cultural credit for attending this event. The program is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. For information or assistance for persons with special needs, call Pro-Art at 276/376-4520 or go to www.proartva.org.

If you’ve always wanted to be considered nobility, now is your chance. Big Stone Celtic, a celebration in Big Stone Gap of the region’s Scots-Irish, Breton and other Celtic ancestries, will name a Lord and/or Lady Big Stone for its Sept. 24 celebration. The day includes a parade that begins at 11 a.m. beside the fire hall and travels through town. The Lord and Lady will ride in a 1962 MG sports car behind the pipe band. Those who want to nominate a candidate for Lord or Lady Big Stone are invited to send a onepage letter giving their reasons. Letters should be sent to Tales of the Lonesome Pine, 404 Clinton Ave. E., Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219 or email [email protected]. The Lord and Lady do not need to be Big Stone Gap residents. Anyone who does good things for the region and is an unsung hero is eligible. From the submitted letters, the festival committee will select and notify a Lord or Lady, who will get to name his or her own escort. The 2015 Lady Big Stone was Rhonda Amburgey of Rhonda’s Hallmark store. In addition to the parade, the festival features Celtic artists playing at various downtown venues throughout the day, along with vendors and demonstrators. Foods from Celtic nations will be available at Big Stone Gap Presbyterian Church. The Tour de Crackers Neck Bike Race will return, along with the K9 Doggie Dawdle and the evening ceilidh dance.

Chicken Corn Soup A hardy version of familiar chicken noodle soup Ida Lapp is the author of Delicious Country Style Cooking with Memories of Home. It is not a bestseller, like cookbooks written by Rachel Ray or Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman). It is hand-written with unnumbered pages, and is probably self-published, yet a significant number of the thousands of annual visitors to Lancaster County, Pa., take a copy of this cookbook home with them. Mrs. Lapp was born into an Amish family. She grew up on a 98-acre farm in a house built in 1857. Her cookbook contains basic Amish recipes and, as the title suggests, also has drawings, poems, sayings, and recollections. She wrote of her childhood: My memories of home are mostly of our togetherness, especially at meal time. After a delicious meal we would all sit and tell stories or discuss daily

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happenings. Since there was fourteen of us, we had plenty to tell! The sayings in the cookbook include these: • Let each sunrise awaken a new hope within you. • Be like a turtle… at ease in your own shell. In our kitchen on Mill Creek, we recently followed one of Mrs. Lapp’s recipes to make Chicken Corn Soup. Washington Post food columnist Tim Artz, who like Mrs.

Lapp is a native of Lancaster County, described Chicken Corn Soup as “…a hearty version of chicken noodle soup, frequently served for lunch. It is made not only during the peak corn season but also throughout the year using corn that was blanched, shocked in ice water, cut from the cob, and frozen at the height of sweetness.” CHICKEN CORN SOUP 2 ½ pound stewing chicken (with bone) 3 or 4 cups water 1 ½ pints corn ½ cup chopped celery 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 small onion, chopped

(optional) ½ cup noodles (broken) 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1 chicken bouillon cube (optional) Cook chicken and salt with water until tender. Separate chicken from broth and cut in small pieces. Use broth and cook chicken with vegetables and noodles for about 30 minutes on low burner after boil-

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Soup kitchen offered as service to all GAYLE ADAMS KILGORE 796-5539 OR [email protected]

SOUP KITCHENS On Aug. 20, the soup kitchen at First Baptist Church will be open for anyone who needs a good meal and fellowship. Please take advantage of this wonderful service.

TOWNWIDE ‘YARD’ SALE There will be a town-wide “yard” sale on Sept. 3. The wives of member Masons of Blue Lodge No. 59 will be participating. They will be located in the fellowship hall beside Old Mill Jewelers. Their sale will begin at 10 a.m. Proceeds will go to assist with the local children’s Christmas and the disaster fund that the Masons have as some of their special projects. Please

come and buy to support these worthy causes.

CHANGE IN DATE FOR AUGUST Pound Chapter No. 67, Order of the Eastern Star, will have its August meeting on Aug. 25 instead of the third Thursday. If you are a member of the Star, please come to help the Chapter remember their departed Sister Mary Bledsoe.

CLASS REUNION The Pound High Class of 1964 will have a cookout on Aug. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. in Hidden Valley near Lonesome Pine Airport. Follow Hurricane Road to

the Wise County Fairgrounds and make a right; at the next intersection, turn onto Hidden Valley Road. Please bring hot dogs, buns, drinks, and “fixings” of your choice for you and your spouse/guest. If you have questions, please call Margaret Sturgill at 796-5060 or Wallace Mullins at 870-1976.

PRAYER CONCERNS Continue to remember Emily Conley. Please lift up those who are in poor health, have suffering loved ones, or who have lost loved ones. I apologize to the Dorton family for getting their son’s name incorrect last week. His name was Jerry.

Han Solo settles one debt in Star Wars Aftermath Fiction is featured at Lonesome Pine Regional Library. For information go to www.lprlibrary.org or call 328-8325. The Angels’ Share (A Bourbon Kings Novel) – J.R. Ward. Return of the Kentucky aristocratic Bradfords and their staff as they face the suicide/possible murder of the family patriarch. Dark Carousel (A Carpathian Novel) – Christine Feehan. Romance between Charlotte Vintage and Tariq Asenguard, a renowned collector of old carousel horses. Midsummer Night’s Mischief (A Wiccan Wheel Mystery) – Jennifer Hesse. Edindale attorney Keli investigates the disappearance of a priceless Shakespearian heirloom during the town’s Renaissance Faire. Truly Madly Guilty – Liane Moriarty. Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One small dog. A backyard barbecue. What could possibly go wrong? Star Wars Aftermath: Life Debt – Chuck Wendig. Han Solo settles a debt: helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee home world of Kashyyyk. The Woman in Cabin 10 – Ruth Ware. From the

AT THE LIBRARY author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, a journalist on assignment aboard a luxury liner witnesses a woman being thrown overboard, but all passengers are accounted for and no one believes her. A Bee in Her Bonnet (The Honeybee Sisters) – Jennifer Beckstrand. They have the most delicious honey in the Amish Wisconsin community. Romance between lively Poppy Christner, who investigates vandalism on her family’s farm, and the pesky, albeit handsome, Luke. Whitefern– V. C. Andrews. In this sequel to My Sweet Audrina, a changed will during her beloved papa’s dying moments stipulates that Audrina control the family business despite her once devoted husband Arden’s protests, which become frighteningly frantic, nearly violent. Once again the shadowy halls of the sprawling Victorian mansion no longer feel safe.

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ing. Add boiled eggs and serve very hot. You may need to add more water for broth. For extra flavor you can add bouillon cube to your broth while cooking. MABEL’S TABLE Chris’ grandmother, Mabel Palmer, enjoyed talking about cooking and readily shared cooking tips with others. So in this section of our column we sometimes offer suggestions. • Wash the chicken and put it in a large pot. Cover the chicken with water and cook over medium heat for 1 ½ hours. • Turn the chicken over once, halfway through the cooking. • When the chicken is done, remove the pot from heat, place the chicken on a platter to cool slightly and pour the broth into a large container. • When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and the chicken from the bones.

Sources: Delicious Country Style Cooking with Memories of Home, Ida Lapp, www.washingtonpost/5-13-14, www.lillianscupboard.wordpress.com We welcome your input. We would like to hear from you. Send us your comments, suggestions, recipes to: [email protected] or Mill Creek Kitchen, P.O. Box 457, Pound, Va. 24279.

tion will be Sunday, August 21 from 4-6 and Thursday, August 25 from 4-6 at the Depot Stage. This year’s theme is Team Spirit! Dress in your favorite game gear or as your favorite player for all categories except Junior Miss and Miss. Junior Miss and Miss will wear traditional pageant attire. Baby thru Little categories will be judged on natural pageant parameters (age appropriate hair and makeup) no glitz for these categories. The Depot will be open for anyone wishing to prepare for the pageant on pageant day. Pageant is open to girls from all localities.

Twelve step recovery groups meet in Norton on Tuesdays Twelve step recovery groups meet on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Norton United Methodist Church, 8th Street at Virginia Avenue.

Hospital auxiliary hosts jewelry sale Sept. 28 Norton Community Hospital auxiliary will host a $5 Masquerades Jewelry Sale on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the hospital lobby. Benefits NCH auxiliary charity of choice.

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DIVERSIONS Items for Diversions are published each Friday. E-mail, [email protected];.fax 679-5922.

PRO-ART www,proartva.org Questions about seating or tickets call 276-376-4520.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12 American Shakespeare Center Our Town by Thornton Wilder 7:30 p.m. Gilliam Center for the Arts - UVa-Wise $15 Adults ~ $10 Seniors (55+) K-12 Free ~ College Students Free with ID.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 Dave Eggar & Sasha Lazard with  Mario Diaz &  Chuck Palmer 8 p.m. Gilliam Center for the Arts -  UVa-Wise $15 Adults ~ $10 Seniors (55+) K-12 Free ~ College Students Free with ID.

APPALSHOP OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING SERIES Appalshop, 91 Madison Avenue, Whitesburg, Ky. Telephone Caroline Rubens at (606) 633-0108. Thursdays through Sept. 1, 9 p.m., Films Under the Stars: Summer Screening Series showcases unique culture, stories of Letcher County, Ky., and Appalachia. Free; donations encouraged. Bring blanket or lawn chair. • Sept. 1, It’s a Tradition: Feathered Warrior (1973, 12 minutes); Catfish Man of the Woods (1975, 27 minutes); Morgan Sexton: Banjo Player from Bull Creek (1991, 28 minutes).

FRIDAY, AUG. 19 Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, Castlewood, Bluegrass Circle, free admission to concerts. Donations appreciated. Cake walks, 50/50 drawing. Dance in the pavilion rain or shine. 7:30 till 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 20 Country Cabin II in Norton, Appalachian Strings, 7:3010:30 p.m. Admission $5 adults age 12 and over, $1 children age two through 11. Call 276/679-3541 for information. All events at Country Cabin II sponsored by Appalachian Traditions, Inc. Ma & Pa’s Restaurant, Castlewood, Benny Jones Band, free admission to concerts. Donations appreciated. Cake walks, 50/50 drawing. Dance in the pavilion rain or shine. 7:30 till 10:30 p.m.

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK ACTIVITIES Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, Va. 24244. Telephone (276) 940-1643 for information or required pre-registration. Minimum age and other restrictions may apply. • Friday, Aug 12, 10 a.m., Outdoor Skills. • Friday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m., Canoe the Clinch: Cherokee Run for ages 6 and up. • Saturday, Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 .m., Devil’s Bathtub Hike for ages 10 and up. • Saturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m., Kayak the Clinch: Boones Run for ages 13 and up. • Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m., Wild Cave Tour: Bowling Cave for ages 8 and up. • Saturday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., Fincastle Hayride. • Sunday, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m., Kayak Trip: Longhunters Run for ages 13 and up. • Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m., Canoe the Clinch: Cherokee Run for ages 6 and up. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m., Canorkel for ages 6 and up. • Thursday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m., Stock Creek Passage for ages 8 and up. • Thursday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m., Campers Craft. • Thursday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m., Snorkel the Clinch for ages 7 and up. • Thursday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m., CSI: Critter Scene Investigation. • Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m., Full Moon Hike. • Friday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m., Outdoor Skills. • Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m., Night Hike. • Saturday, Aug. 20, 2-4 p.m., Wilderness Road Blockhouse open. • Sunday, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m., Kayak The Clinch: Boones Run. • Sunday, Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m., Wilderness Road Blockhouse open. • Sunday, Aug. 21, 2:30 p.m., Canoe Trip: Cherokee Run. • Saturday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m., Clinch River Food Festival. • Sunday, Sept. 4, 5 p.m., 14th annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival. • Hiking trails open 8 a.m.-dusk. Cabins, campgrounds, Cove Ridge Center open. Pool, Visitor Center, Chairlift open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Reserve Cove Ridge Center, cabins, campgrounds, picnic shelters, park programs at 800-933PARK or www.virginiastateparks.gov. • Natural Tunnel State Park is an affiliated site on the Crooked Road.

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Willie Dodson, here during a plant walk with a Twin Springs High School class last fall, will give workshops on herbal remedies as part of the Mountain Music and Medicinals series. (Photo courtesy of Willie Dodson.)

kind of chilling effect of her singing. . . . Elizabeth is more than simply an ‘interpreter’ of this genre. . . . She is accessing those aspects of the songs that transcend place and historical time, and speak directly to the heart.” On Sept. 28, Peyton Kendrick and Thomas Cassell will perform at The Pizza Factory in Haysi. Kendrick and Cassell are two emerging young bluegrass pickers from Norton with a sound characterized by tight riffs and fast solos. Cassell, the 2015 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Rockygrass mandolin champion, teamed up with Kendrick, an expert songwriter and guitarist, early in 2016 to form this new duo. The pair is rapidly gaining popularity at TriCities area venues, and was a fan favorite at the recent High Knob Music Festival in Norton. “Kendrick and Cassell’s impressive mix of traditional bluegrass and jazz-influences is surprising consid-

ering their youth and level of talent,” Whitesburg Ky.-based singer/songwriter Katie Caudill said. “Cassell, who is 18, and Kendrick, who is 25, are well on their way to being considered masters of their craft, and rightfully so.” Mountain Music and Medicinals began last winter as a series of events at Tales of the Lonesome Pine used bookstore in Big Stone Gap. To the surprise of event organizers, these workshops and performances drew attendees from as far away as Knoxville and Claiborne County, Tenn. Appalachian Voices, a non-profit organization with an office in Norton that works with Appalachian communities to promote the region’s natural heritage and economic future, is sponsoring this second season of Mountain Music and Medicinals, which will include five events across Southwest Virginia in September:

• Tyler Hughes, Sept. 1, Clintwood Kiwanis Club. Medicinals workshop at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. A supper of soup beans and cornbread provided. • Elizabeth LaPrelle, Sept. 8, Pennington Gap Community Center. Medicinals workshop at 6:30 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. A supper of soup beans and cornbread provided. • Empty Bottle String Band square dance with caller Matt Hepler, Sept. 10, at the historic Dungannon Depot. Medicinals workshop at 6 p.m., music at 7:30. Concessions will be available for purchase to benefit Dungannon’s revitalization projects. • Rich Kirby, Sept. 20, Hazel Mountain Community Center. Medicinals workshop at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. A supper of soup beans and cornbread provided. • Kendrick and Cassell, Sept. 28, The Pizza Factory in Haysi. Medicinals workshop at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m.

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110-Houses HOME FOR SALE in Norton: 4–5 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal living room & dining room, large eat in kitchen, lots of closet and storage space. 4,138 Sq.ft. Shown by appointment only to qualified buyers. This home is on Zillow if you want to view pictures. Please call 276-698-8449 for additional information. 2-STORY HOUSE, Slemp Street, Wise. 3BR, 1-1/2BTH. Call (276)328-5288 after 5 p.m. or leave message. DOUBLE WIDE with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on Hash Hollow Rd, Wise. Sits on 2.11 acres with detached garage (30x40), horse barn (40x30) and rental trailer on property. Serious inquiries only. No rent to own. $135,000 276-275-6471

COEBURN TOWN LIMITS, 3BR, 2BTH White brick home, FP w/gas logs, central H/A. Approx. 3 acres of land. No pets. Call 276395-3809 in evening, leave a message if needed or 276395-2999 during day. 3BR, 2BTH HOUSE FOR SALE. 7923 Carter Branch Road, Wise. Large living room, large family room with fireplace. Eat-in kitchen, small patio, new deck on front. Apartment in back can be rented out. Large lot with fruit trees. Was $79,500, reduced to $69,000. Call (804)746-5101 or (276)2201968. If no answer leave message. HOUSE FOR SALE– 141 Azalea Ln Big Stone Gap, VA. Brick and cedar siding house, 2100 sq ft, 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, all floors Hardwood or ceramic tile. New architectural shingles, Trane heatpump, one car garage, fenced in back yard. This house is in very good condition and move in ready. Call 276-5235910. 120-Mobile Homes 2 AND 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES set up in parks in Wise, Norton and Coeburn areas. Call (276)679-2920.

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120-Mobile Homes TRAILER PLUS LAND, 1972 Norris trailer. Appraised at $13,000, but no title. (276)796-4294.

410-Houses/Apartments 2BR APARTMENT in Banner Section of Coeburn. New countertops. No pets. $500/ month, $250 deposit required. (276)275-1955 or (276)395-5840 2BR, 3BR AND 4BR MOBILE HOMES. HUD approved No pets. Near college in Wise. Call (276)328-2290. 2BR, 1BTH MOBILE HOME located in Coeburn. $300/ month. May pet qualify. (276)393-8048. 2BR APARTMENT– Town & Country Apartments, Castlewood. Washer/ dryer hookup. References and lease required. Call (276)7622303, leave message. FOR RENT: 2BR, 1BTH APARTMENT. Washer, dryer, carpeting. In town of Wise. $500 plus $500 deposit. Available immediately. (276)321-9710 3BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOME for rent in Wise. $450/ month, $450 deposit. On private lot. No pets. Call after 6pm, (276)328-2550 or (276)275-4192. 2BR, 1BTH GROUND LEVEL APARTMENT in Wise. Close to downtown and UVA-Wise. $450/ month. (276)5237553 IN NORTON– SUPER NICE 2BR MOBILE HOME. Very heatable. No pets. Will be available August 1. (276)679-1551. 3/4 BEDROOM HOUSE, downtown Big Stone Gap. $850/ month. No HUD. View at www.facebook.com/ BSGRentalHome 276-3370963

410-Houses/Apartments 2 Bedroom; 2 1/2 Bath Townhouse - Lost Creek, Norton, VA Call 395-6500 2 AND 3BR CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT. Woodland Court, Wise, VA Call (276)9736039 VERY NICE 2BR , 1-1/2 BTH TOWNHOUSE in Coeburn. Heat pump. $575 per month. (276)395-3938. 2BR, 1BTH MOBILE HOME, 1109 East Park Avenue, Norton. Central air. Call (276)328-6136. 2BR, 1BTH TRAILER in Riverview section of Coeburn. Call (276)2987328, leave message. 3BR HOUSE FOR RENT located in Norton. $550/ monthly plus deposit. No pets. Call (276)328-4078. NO CALLS AFTER 8PM. 3BR, 1BTH AND 2BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOMES. Both have appliances, washer and dryer, heat pump and laminate floors. Private lot in Coeburn. No pets or smoking. (276)275-1128 TWO BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for rent. Shawnee Ave., Big Stone Gap. (276)596-4969. 2BR MOBILE HOME in town of Coeburn. Heat pump. $375/ month. 276-807-4070. NICE 3BR, 2BTH DOUBLEWIDE with large yard in Hurricane section of Wise. No pets. $700/ month. Deposit required. (276)8707190. FOR RENT OR SALE– Two bedroom, one bath house in Norton. Call (276)679-1392 or 393-3155.

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530-Miscellaneous IN HOME CARE, INC. is now accepting LPN applications! LPN job openings to work Private Duty in St. Paul, VA, both night shift and day shift starting immediately. Requires a current/ valid Virginia nursing license. If interested please call Jessica at (276) 328-9340 ext. 29 or email resume to [email protected]. EOE. DIRECT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS/ COMMUNITY LIVING SPECIALISTS. Full-time Direct Support Specialists and full-time and part-time Community Living Specialists needed for adult group homes in Big Stone Gap and Duffield to assist residents who have mental health and development disability issues with daily living activities such as grooming, laundry, cleaning their rooms, leisure activities, medication delivery, community outings, appointments, etc. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. High school diploma/ GED required. Clean drug screen, clear criminal background and good driving record also required. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Competitive wages and excellent benefits package. Apply on-line at www.frontierhealth.org/care ers. For more information, call Denise Sturgill at 276523-1645. EOE

530-Miscellaneous THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2016– 2017 school year: Data Manager, School Nurse for Lee High School, Secretary for Lee High Guidance Office, substitute teacher, substitute cook, substitute custodian, substitute bus driver (CDL's required), part-time PAL's tutor and part-time Title I tutors. Internal applicants must send a letter and resume. External applicants must submit an application, letter, and resume. Submit all requested documents to Dr. Vickie Brown, Director of Human Resources, 153 School Board Place, Jonesville, Virginia 24263. Applications can be obtained at the Lee County School Board Office or are available online at www. leectysch.com. All applications are due by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016. The Lee County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or status as a parent. Equal Opportunity Employer.

530-Miscellaneous PART-TIME DELIVERY POSITION for The Coalfield Progress, Dickenson Star & The Post. This position will be an on call “as needed” back up driver. Tuesdays – Fridays. Must have good driving record. Apply in person at the Coalfield Progress, 725 Park Avenue, SW. Norton, VA, 9:00 AM to 4:00 pm. No phone calls please.

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130-Lots/Acreage 56 ACRE FARM OR DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY Near fairgrounds in Wise. Has county water and sewer on the property. Beautiful view. Call 276-393-0067. LOTS FOR SALE– Mountain Meadows Subdivision, Old Hurricane Road (Route 680), Wise. Call Terry Collier at 395-6500. FOR SALE– LAND FOR DOUBLEWIDES. Off Hurricane Road in Wise. Paved streets. County water and sewer. Underground electric and utilities. (276)393-0067. 40 ACRES, COEBURN. Behind Middle School. Reduced! $70,000. Home sites, 4 wheel trails, lots of potential. 276-395-2999 or (276)395-3809. 160-Yard/Garage/Bake Sales ESTATE SALE– 901 E. FRONT ST., COEBURN. August 11, 12, 13; 9am– 2pm. September 1, 2, 3; 9am– 2pm. Furniture, small appliances, men’s clothing, tools, books, Avon collectible steins, Nascar, computer, TV with stand & VCR, dishes, etc. 190-Campers/Supplies 1998 30’ HORNET TRAVEL TRAILER. Has been set up in a campground on Cherokee Lake since purchased, under a shelter. Sleeps 6. Excellent condition. Asking $7,000. Call (276)679-2854 or (276) 325-0093. If no answer leave message.

410-Houses/Apartments LARGE 2BR APARTMENT– Carpet, paneling, walk-in closet, washer/ dryer. Furnished or unfurnished. Located near Wise Lake. Call (276)328-4422. 1BR APARTMENT located in Big Stone Gap. $300/ month. Includes water. (276)393-8048.

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 4BR/ 4BA 2 Story home for rent. Island Kitchen w/granite counter tops. Hardwood Floors. Fireplace, H/P, Wraparound deck w/porch. Storage Shed. No Pets. $1300/ mo, $1300 Dep. Lease required. Address: 6413 Cormorant Rd, Wise, VA 24293. Contact (276) 870-9590. 2 AND 3BR SINGLEWIDES, West Norton. Call (276)3284100. 8 ROOM FURNISHED APT. in Appalachia. Upstairs, Appalachia Beauty Shop. HUD approved. $600/ month. Call Susie Richardson, (276)5650111 (home) or (276)5650222 (work) for more information. 2BR, 2BTH APARTMENT. $500/ month. (276)3289622.

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LOOKING FOR A FEDERAL OR POSTAL JOB? What looks like the ticket to a secure job might be a scam. For information, call the Federal Trade Commission, toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov. A message from The Coalfield Progress and the FTC. COURT REPORTER/LEGAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST Seeking applicants for new and/or experienced court reporter. Located in Wise, VA. Requires travel to surrounding areas. Description: Report legal proceedings verbatim using specialized equipment and prepare transcripts. Email resume to: [email protected] PART-TIME RN needed for home health visits. Company car provided for visits. Minimum of 1 year nursing experience required. For more information or to apply, please call Jessica @ (276)328-9340 or (800)7843500 or email resume to [email protected]. EOE.

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To apply, please visit jobs.virginia.edu and complete an online staff application, attaching a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. UVa’s College at Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UVa-Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

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Wise County Redevelopment and Housing Authority is accepting applications for properties in Wise, Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Pound, Coeburn & St. Paul. Rent is based on income. Security Deposits can be made in payments.

Contact WCRHA at 395-6104 or 565-2840. WCRHA is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The following jobs are available through the Norton Virginia Employment Commission:

• Automobile Technician - Coeburn • Tandem Coal Truck Driver - Norton • Social Worker/Case Worker - Norton • Electrician - Farmville • Plumber Assistant - Coeburn • Restaurant Worker - Norton • Customer Service Agent - Wise • Tourism Director - Big Stone Gap

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whichnewspaper makes it will illegalnottoknowingly advertise This “any preference, limitation, or discrimaccept advertising for real estate ination because of race, color, relithat fairsex,housing law. gion, violates national the origin, elderliness, familial status or intention Our readers arehandicap herebyorinformed to make any such preference, limitathat dwellings advertised in this tion, all or discrimination.” newspaper are available on an This newspaper will not knowingly equal basis. For more acceptopportunity advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Fair Our information about Virginia's readers are hereby informed that all Housing Law or to file a fair housing dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available equal opportucomplaint call onthean Virginia Fair nity basis. For more information or to Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. file a housing complaint call the Toll freeFair callHousing (888) 551-3247. For Virginia Office at (804) 367-8530. free call call (888)(804) 551the hearingTollimpaired 3247. For the hearing impaired call 527-4290. (804) 367-9753. 10-08

For more details on these and other current job orders, visit the Virginia Workforce Connection website, www.vawc.virginia.gov, come by the Norton local office of the Virginia Employment Commission at 1725 Park Avenue, SW, send an email to [email protected], or call 276-679-9413

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CAREER, NOT JUST A JOB JOIN THE MEOC TEAM TODAY! Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. is now recruiting trained workers in providing personal care services to the elderly in Lee, Scott and Wise Counties and in the City of Norton.

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for a Director of Alumni Relations. This position is responsible for increasing alumni, parent and friend involvement in the Alumni Association; raising financial support for the Alumni Association; managing Alumni sponsored events; Alumni communications; and providing support for the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The position will also provide oversight of Alumni Hall; database management; and provide financial management for the Alumni Association. A bachelor’s degree is required, as well as at least two years’ experience in public relations.

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We are seeking personal care aides (PCAs) or certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who are willing to work in the homes of older persons. Please, apply on our web page at www.meoc.org. If you have previously applied and are still interested, please call to update your application.

Please contact Markeda Hall or Linda Begley at 1-276-523-4202 OR 1-800-252-6362

Approximately 2,000 sq ft with 6 exam rooms, a large waiting room, reception area, and private office and restroom. Perfect for physician’s office but has potential for other uses. It is located in Norton, VA. Please contact Amy Mullins 276-325-0469 or 276-325-0461 with any inquiries. $1,500.00 per month.

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STARTING WAGE $8.25 AN HOUR MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT .54 CENTS PER MILE FLEXIBLE HOURS WORK CLOSE TO HOME MEOC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MEOC GIVES PREFERENCE TO OLDER WORKERS DON’T HAVE THE NECESSARY TRAINING — WE WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AT NO COST TO YOU!

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960-Legal Notice Trust in the original principal amount of $112,520.00, dated December 2, 2009 recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the Wise County, Virginia, in Document No. 200903988, at Page 000005, default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court of Wise County, 206 East Main Street, Wise, on August 25, 2016 at 9:00 AM the property described in said deed, located at the above address and briefly described as: Southerly half of Lot 9, all of Lots 10 and 11, Block 57, as shown on Plat attached to Deed recorded as Instrument 200304605, with improvements thereon. Subject to any and all covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, if any, affecting the aforesaid property. TERMS OF SALE: CASH: A deposit of $20,000.00 or 10% of the sales price, whichever is lower, cash or certified check will be required at the time of sale, but no more than $10,000.00 of cash will be accepted, with settlement within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale. Sale is subject to post sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to postsale confirmation of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this firm is a debt collector attempting to collect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. SAMUEL I. WHITE, P.C. Substitute Trustee This is a communication from a debt collector. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: SAMUEL I. WHITE, P.C. (44717) 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 757-457-1460 - Call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or visit our website at www.siwpc.net 8-12-2t s8-19

960-Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on August 26th, 2016 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn, Virginia. Offered for sale to the highest bidder will be the following item(s): 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix VIN #1G2WP12K41F173369 2001 Nissan XTerra VIN #5N1ED28Y41C561345 Miners Exchange Bank reserves the right to bid at this sale. The terms of the sale are CASH. The Bank also reserves the right to adjourn or cancel the sale by announcement made at the date and time herein specified, without further advertising. The items offered for sale are available for inspection during regular business hours. MINERS EXCHANGE BANK Collections Department Juanita Ring 8-19-2t s8-26 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on August 19th, 2016 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn, Virginia. Offered for sale to the highest bidder will be the following item(s): 2010 Chevy Cobalt VIN #1G1AD1F59A7167475 Miners Exchange Bank reserves the right to bid at this sale. The terms of the sale are CASH. The Bank also reserves the right to adjourn or cancel the sale by announcement made at the date and time herein specified, without further advertising. The items offered for sale are available for inspection during regular business hours. MINERS EXCHANGE BANK Collections Department Juanita Ring 8-12-2t s8-19 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Pursuant to an Order entered the 13th day of May, 2016, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale pursuant to §58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, on Wednesday, the 24th day of August, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Municipal Building of the City of Norton, Virginia, the following described property for payment of delinquent taxes: OWNER NAME GEORGEANNE HUNNICUTT MAYS PAMELA H. MULLINS KIMBERLY HUNNICUTT

960-Legal Notice TAX MAP NO. MAP # 434-3-6-1, 2 The property to be sold is the following described property lying and being in the City of Norton, Wise County, Virginia, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL ONE: BEING Lot 1 as shown on plat designated as “Cooper Subdivision Replat of Block Nos. 4, 5 and 6 of Plat No. 2 of Jones Addition to the City of Norton”, which plat has been properly dedicated and recorded under a document dated July 29, 1972 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Wise County, Virginia, together with a copy of ordinance of the City of Norton, Virginia, authorizing the vacation of the former lots, and described on said plat as follows: BEGINNING at a stake at the apex of a curve at the northerly end of Monroe Street; which beginning point is a common corner of Lots 1 and 2; thence with the division line of said lots, N 55 30 W 125.00 feet to a stake; thence N 30 30 E 25 feet to a stake; thence N 52 00 E 103.23 feet to a stake; thence S 22 00 E 157.77 feet to a stake in the northerly side line of Monroe Street; thence with the northerly side line of Monroe Street, N 59 30 W 13 feet to a stake at the point of tangent of a curve; thence with a curve to the left whose radius is 25 feet and with the arc of said curve 90 degrees to the beginning and being a part of the property conveyed to the party of the first part by W. T. Clements and Ruth Ann Clements, his wife, and George E. Hunnicutt and Mary B. Hunnicutt, his wife, by deed dated August 26, 1972 of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 449, page 417. There is excepted and reserved from this conveyance, all such coal and other minerals, mining rights and privileges as may have heretofore been sold and conveyed or excepted and reserved by prior owners of said lot. BEING the same lot or parcel of land conveyed unto Warren H. Hunnicutt by deed dated the 26th day of May, 1978, from Highlands Service Corporation, a Virginia Corporation, and of record in the Clerk's Office of Wise County, Virginia in Deed Book 517, page 439 to which reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description and reference being further made

960-Legal Notice to references and exceptions to which this deed is made subject. PARCEL TWO: BEGINNING at a stake at the apex of a curve at the northern end of Monroe Street, thence leaving Monroe Street N 59 30 W 125 feet to a stake; thence S 30 30 W 25 feet to a stake; thence S 18 00 E 197.20 feet to a stake on the eastern line of Walnut Street; thence with Walnut Street S 59 30 E 15.31 feet to a stake; thence N 30 30 E130.67 feet to a stake on Monroe Street; thence with Monroe Street N 59 30 W 13.00 feet to a stake at the point of tangent of a curve; thence with a curve to the right whose radius is 25 feet and with the arc of said curve 90 degrees to the BEGINNING. And being that same property conveyed unto Warren Harding Hunnicutt and Gereva Hunnicutt, deceased, the parties of the first part by deed dated February 4, 1992 of record in the Wise County Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Deed Book 724, page 043. Terms of Sale: CASH. Ten Per Cent Bidder's Deposit will be required, with balance due 14 days from Sale. Property to be conveyed with Special Warranty of Title, free and clear of all liens except 2016, real estate taxes which will be prorated. Sale subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court for Wise County and the City of Norton. For Information: Refer to tax maps available for inspection in the office of the Commissioner of Revenue for the City of Norton. For further information contact: WILLIAM E. BRADSHAW SPECIAL COMMISSIONER P. O. BOX 267 1752 HOLTON AVENUE, E BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219 PHONE: 276-523-2428 8-9-4t s8-19

960-Legal Notice of the Courthouse of Wise County, Virginia, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder the following property: PARCEL I: All that certain tract or parcel of land situate, with the buildings thereto belonging, situate in Norton, Wise County, Virginia, more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake at a distance of 335 feet from the intersection of the eastern line of South First Street and the boundary line of the said party of the first part and United States of America; thence along said boundary line north 67 degrees and 50 east, 51.52 feet, more or less, to the southwestern corner of property deeded to Andrew Johnston and wife; thence along the western line of said property, north 8 degrees and 15 minutes west 235.5 feet, more or less, to the southern line of Railroad Avenue, as shown on a plat, also the northwestern corner of property deeded to Andrew Johnston and wife; thence along said Railroad Avenue, south 81 degrees and 45 minutes west, 50 feet, more or less, to the intersection of the southern line of said Railroad Avenue, with the eastern line of Spout Spring Avenue as designated on a plat; thence along the eastern line of Spout Spring Avenue and Lot 14 on said plat, south 8 degrees and 15 minutes east 248 feet, more or less, to the point of BEGINNING. BEING the same property conveyed to Bobby A. Sluss and Elizabeth Jane Sluss by deed recorded in

960-Legal Notice the Wise County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Instrument Number 960004026 (Deed Book 831, Page 666). PARCEL II: All that certain tract or parcel of land in the Town of Norton, County of Wise and State of Virginia, known as “Spout Spring Addition to Plat No. 2 of Norton” which said parcel of land is bounded and described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a stake at a distance of 386.52 feet from the intersection of the eastern line of South First Street and the boundary line of the said party of the first part; thence along said boundary line north 67 and 50 minutes East 51.52 feet, more or less, to the south western corner of property deeded to the said parties of the second part; thence along the western line of said property; north 8 degrees and 15 minutes west, 223.2 feet, more or less, to the southern line of Railroad Avenue as shown on a Plat; thence along said Avenue, south 81 degrees and 45 minutes west 50 feet, more or less, to the north eastern corner of Lot 15 as shown on a plat; thence along the eastern line of said lot; south 8 degrees and 15 minutes east, 235.5 feet, more or less, to the point of BEGINNING, shown on a Plat as Lot No. 16, “Spout Spring Addition to Plat No. 2 of Norton.” BEING the same property conveyed to Bobby Anthony Sluss and Elizabeth Yates Sluss by deed dated January 28, 1999, and recorded in the Wise County Circuit

From Page 11 TEXAS BASED COMPANY with 30 plus years in business seeks a local contract representative in the Southwestern part of VA to source real estate documents from county offices. Prefer candidates with real estate, land management or legal assistant backgrounds. Please provide resume and references. [email protected] POSITION AVAILABLE. PLUMBERS ASSISTANT. Requirements: General plumbing skills, operating equipment. Must have valid drivers license, CDL preferred, not a must. Drug free. Taking applications from 9am till 4pm. Contact Funk Drilling, 108 Quillen Avenue, S.E., Coeburn, VA 24230, (276)395-3392. LICENSED/ CERTIFIED TEACHER with endorsement in Special Education or Early Childhood Development for Infant and Toddler Connection of DILENOWISCO. This full time field-based position assists families of children under the age of three living in the counties Wise, Dickenson and the City of Norton who are eligible for services through Virginia's early intervention system. The service coordinator will assist families in identifying and accessing needed services; coordinate provision of those services; develop, review, and evaluate the individual family service plans; and initiate activities necessary for transition to pre-school services. The service coordinator discusses with the parent/ guardian how the purpose of EI is to support children in developing positive social relationships, acquiring new skills, and assisting children in learning how to get their needs met in the routines and activities that are important to the child and family, participate in assessments, and providing educational services as needed . Requirements are a knowledge of service delivery practices to infants and toddlers with disabilities, and their families; developmental stages for infants; advocacy techniques; and community programs that provide services to infants ages birth to three: the ability to maintain flexible schedule; communicate effectively with families and a variety of individuals agencies; complete work efficiently, timely, and accurately; and work as a member of a team. Acceptable driving record and ability to safely operate motor vehicles. Excellent benefits package. Bachelor's degree in the education or human services required. Licensed teacher with a professional or technical teaching certificate required. Early Childhood Development or Special Education Endorsement preferred. Apply on-line at www.frontierhealth.org/care ers. EOE

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960-Legal Notice NOTICE OF SALE Farmers & Miners Bank will offer for sale one 2006 Honda Accord, ID #1HGCM66896A060123 at the Wise Office, 331 East Main Street, Wise, VA. Sealed bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 20, 2016 The secured party reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. 8-9-4t s8-19 ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Case No. JJ014645-07-00 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Dakota Nathaniel Reynolds Wise County Department of Social Services v Annette Elizabeth Reed The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of Annette Elizabeth Reed, the mother, as they pertain to Dakota Nathaniel Reynolds, a child under the age of eighteen (18) years, whose date of birth is November 29th, 2011. “Residual parental rights and responsibilities” mean all rights and responsibilities remaining with the parent after the transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to the right of visitation, consent to adoption, the right to determine religious affiliation and the responsibility for support. It is ORDERED that Annette Elizabeth Reed appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before October 4th, 2016 at 9:00 AM. Susannah Wells Clerk August 8, 2016 8-19-4t s9-9 TRUSTEE SALE 205 Sycamore Avenue W Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 Wise County In execution of a Deed of

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE In execution of a Corrected Deed of Trust dated 12-21-2006, recorded as Instrument No. 200700145, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Wise, Virginia, the undersigned Trustee, will on September 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at the front doors

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TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP TOURISM DIRECTOR Develop, plan, and direct tourism marketing programs; conduct market research; promote the Town’s tourism assets, programs, events, and resources as assigned. Excellent benefits package. Complete job description and employment application are available at www.bigstonegap.org or at the Town Hall located at 505 E. 5th Street, S., Big Stone Gap, VA. EOE.

Wastewater Technician Wise County Public Service Authority is seeking candidates for the position of Wastewater Technician. This position will work under the direction of the Operations Manager. This person will perform various duties related to the operation of package wastewater plants and various wastewater pump stations, including chemical dosing, pump service, meter reading, and other duties required. Minimum requirements include: 1) Two (2) years experience in the operation of water and wastewater systems, 2) Possession of a Class IV Wastewater Operators license or ability to obtain within 6 months of eligibility to test. 3) Basic mechanical and maintenance experience. 4) Valid driver’s license. 5) High school diploma or GED. Applicant subject to pre-employment drug screen & random drug testing thereafter. Must present valid Drivers License & satisfactory DMV record. Subject to criminal background check. Must complete a Wise County PSA employment application to be considered. Applications are available by contacting Wise County PSA at (276) 679-1263 and will be accepted until 4:30 PM, September 9th, 2016.

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Acclaimed troupe to stage Shakespeare, Wilder The American Shakespeare Center’s performance of The Two Gentlemen of Verona will feature the stage debut of a local adoptable dog from PAWS of Southwest Virginia. A fortunate dog will land the plum role of Crab, canine companion to the clownish servant Launce. Shakespeare’s comedy will be presented at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise’s Gilliam Center for the Arts at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11. ASC stages the classic Thornton Wilder drama Our Town at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Both shows are presented by Pro-Art Association and UVa-Wise. The American Shakespeare Center wowed Gilliam Center audiences last year with its performances of Shakespeare’s The Life of King Henry the Fifth and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. • It takes two clever women, a pair of devoted servants and a dog to make things right when long-distance love tangles the heartstrings of the play’s “two gentlemen,” Valentine and Proteus. Shakespeare tries out some of his most popular ideas for the first time in this early comedy about the competing demands of love and friendship. Jealous lovers, a cross-dressing heroine, and a daring escape into the forest make The Two Gentlemen of Verona simultaneously a familiar and completely Harper as Crab and Andrew Goldwasser as Launce in ‘The Two refreshing trip. American Shakespeare Center’s Hungry Hearts Tour travels with a special, Gentlemen of Verona.’ Harper was adopted in 2011 from Mercy additional purpose: helping shelter dogs find their “forever home.” After the show, Rescue and Adoption; the American Shakespeare Center’s Sept. 11 audience members may apply to PAWS to adopt the local dog or one of his or her UVa-Wise show will feature a local adoptable dog from PAWS. (Photo friends. by Michael Bailey/courtesy of American Shakespeare Center.) PAWS (People for Animal Wellness and Safety) of Southwest Virginia is a nonprofit 501(c)3 animal rescue group located in Wise County and has been in operabut most importantly, what it truly means to live. tion since 2002. PAWS funds help support the care of foster animals and a low-cost Admission to either Sunday’s or Monday’s performance is $15 for adults, $10 neuter and spay program. Volunteers work locally with no formal facilities, and seniors for 55 and up, and free to K-12 and college students. UVa-Wise students depend solely on tax-deductible donations and volunteer assistance. receive cultural credit for attending this event. • Wilder’s Our Town, a classic of the world stage, is a moving look at life in the The program is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and small town of Grover’s Corners. The play examines what it means to grow up. the National Endowment for the Arts. In three acts, “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity,” For information or assistance for persons with special needs, call Pro-Art at Wilder studies the deeply personal, yet remarkably universal, lives of the Webb and 276/376-4520 or go to www.proartva.org. Gibbs families. This poignant American tale explores friendship, love and death,

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the conveyance, which shall be by special warranty, including but not limited to the preparation of the deed and the grantor's tax. The sale is subject to such additional terms as the Trustee may announce at the time of sale. The purchaser will be required to sign a memorandum of sale incorporating all the terms of the sale. Written notice of this Trustee's Sale has been sent to the owners by certified mail in strict compliance with Section 5559.1 of the Virginia Code. George F. Cridlin For information contact: George F. Cridlin Trustee P.O. Box 703 Jonesville, VA 24263 276-346-3050 Dates of Advertisement: August 19, 2016 August 26, 2016 8-19-2t s8-26

completion of the implementation of the postmining land uses, the required liability period and the following reclamation: 1. Types of reclamation work performed: Completion of the required backfilling, regrading, placement of soiling material, seeding, and drainage control of the subject areas. 2. Approximate date(s) of reclamation work performed: May 2002 to April 2015. 3. Description of reclamation results achieved: Restoration of the site to its approximate pre-mining configuration and establishment of the post-mining land uses. 4. Description of the post-mining land uses: Unmanaged forestry, fish and wildlife habitat, industrial and agricultural. Any person with a valid legal interest which might be adversely affected by this proposal, or an officer or head of any federal, state or local government agency or authority, may within 30 days of August XX, 2016 submit written comments or objections concerning this bond reduction, and may also request, in writing, that the Division of Mined Land Reclamation hold a public hearing or an informal conference. A copy of materials concerning this request will be available for public inspection at the Division of Mined Land Reclamation's office in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. All correspondence concerning this bond reduction application should be submitted to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation (Attention: Permit Section), P. O. Drawer 900, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219. Telephone (276) 523-8202. Written comments and a request for informal conference may be e-mailed to the Division at DmlrPublicNotice@ dmme.virginia.gov 8-12-4t s9-2

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From Page 12 Court Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 990000391. There is EXCEPTED and RESERVED unto the said Fleming Land Corporation, its successors and assigns, all the gas, oil, coal and other minerals in, on, or under, the above described premises, provided that in removing the same the said Fleming Land Corporation, its successors or assigns, shall not enter upon the surface of the premises. There is also granted to the Grantee the use of any and all easements, right of ways, roadways, water rights, pipeline rights, sewer systems including any field lines attached thereto, in existence and which lawfully may be used by Grantors, whether by express grant, prescriptive use or otherwise, and which are appurtenant to and part of the use and enjoyment of this particular tract or land. There is also conveyed by this instrument all buildings, improvements, fixtures, easements and appliances now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the property herein attached. This conveyance is made subject to all prior recorded conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements and conveyances affecting the property hereby conveyed. This sale is subject to all restrictions, rights-of-way, conditions, easements, and mechanics' and materialmen's liens, if any, whether of record or not of record, to the extent any of the foregoing apply and take priority over the lien of the Deed of Trust. Deposit of 10% of the purchase price, by cash or certified check shall be required of the highest bidder, except from the Noteholder. Deposit, without interest, is applied to the purchase price at settlement. Settlement will be held on or before 15 days after sale, but may be extended in the discretion of the Trustee. Upon purchaser's default, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at the risk and costs of the defaulting purchaser. In the event the Trustee cannot convey to the purchaser marketable title, in the Trustee's sole discretion, the sale may be rescinded and the purchaser's sole remedy shall be the refund of the deposit. The balance of the purchase price shall be in cash or its equivalent. Settlement shall be at the office of the trustee or other mutually agreed location. The property and any improvements thereon shall be sold in “as is” condition without any warranties. The successful bidder shall assume all loss or damage to the property from and after the time of the sale. Purchaser shall be responsible for all costs of

970-Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Norton Board of Zoning Appeals has received the following application: Appeal Number 2016-0801 Thea Hersey of 513 Craig Street NW, Norton, VA is seeking a variance from the side yard requirements as defined in Section 26.1-13-1 (g) (6) of the Norton City Code. This hearing will be held on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers. Further details, maps, etc. are available in the Building Official's office during normal working hours. The applicant and other interested parties will be heard at this time. Winfred H. Collins Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals 8-12-2t s8-19 PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Bond Reduction Under Chapter 19 Title 45.1 Code of Virginia Publication # 16HGC05 Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC is applying for bond reduction on Permit No. 1601871 located in Wise County, 4.4 miles NW of Saint Paul, VA off Route Nos. 58, 658, and 659 on Bull Run and Dry Fork. This permit consists of 281.21 acres which are bonded for $388,600.00 in the form of an insurance surety. As provided by 4 VAC 25130.800.40 and 4 VAC 25130.801.17 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations, the applicant is requesting a Phase I bond reduction on Increment no. 3. A Phase II bond reduction on Increment no. 2 and a Phase III bond release on increments no. 1 and 5. The applicant is requesting that the current bond amount be reduced by $339,400. This bond reduction request is based on the

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BIG STONE GAP VIRGINIA 24219 The Mountain Empire Community College Foundation is soliciting sealed proposals to provide professional tax and auditing services for the Foundation's annual audit and tax filings. Sealed proposals will be received at the MECC Foundation Office, 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, until 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2016. Complete requirements of this Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting Brandi McAfee at the above address or by telephone at 276-523-7466. MECC Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it appears in their best interest to do so. Mountain Empire Community

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF DECISION TO EXTEND COMMENCEMENT TIME FOR COAL SURFACE MINING NPDES PERMIT NUMER 1202114 FOR MILL BRANCH COAL CORPORATION CODE OF VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 4 VAC 25-130-773.19 (e) of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control Reclamation Act, the Division of Mined Land Reclamation (Division) hereby provides notification of its decision to grant an extension of time (From 3 years to 5 years) for commencement of operations on permanent program coal surface mining Permit Number 1202114 for Mill Branch Coal Corporation. This decision is based on the Division's findings that conditions exist beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the permittee which have prohibited commencement of mining operations. All correspondence or inquires concerning this decision should be directed to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation, P. O. Drawer 900, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, Attention: Permit Section, Phone (276) 523-8160. Authorized by Gregory F. Baker Reclamation Program Manager Division of Mined Land Reclamation of the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals & Energy 8-19-1t s8-19 PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR PHASE III BOND RELEASE OF INCREMENTS 1 AND 2 ON PERMIT 1100605 UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 CODE OF VIRGINIA PUBLICATION NUMBER: 16ADC06 Red River Coal Company, Inc. of P.O. Box 668, Norton, Virginia 24273 is applying to the Virginia Division of Mined Land Reclamation for Phase III bond release on Increments No.1 and No.2 containing 247.87 acres and the post mining land use of unmanaged forest has been met on Permit Number 1100605 at the following location: In Wise County approximately nine miles north of Norton, west of Route 620 on Critical Fork and Roberts Branch. The permit area is located on the Flat Gap, VAKY USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle map. This permit consists of 286.73 acres, which are bonded for $460,500.00 in form of insurance surety. As provided by §4 VAC 25-130800.40 and §4 VAC 25-130801.170 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a Phase III bond

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release of $360,500.00 on Increment No.1, and 2 consisting of 247.87 acres and the post mining land use of unmanaged forest has been met. Backfilling, regrading, seeding and tree planting was performed on April 2002. A copy of the bond release materials are available for public inspection and comment at the Division's Big Stone Gap office. Any person whose interests are or may be adversely affected by the Bond Release application, or an Officer, or Head of any Federal, State, or local government agency or authority may within 30 days of September 2, 2016 submit written comments or objections to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation concerning the bond release application; and may also request, in writing, that the Division hold an Informal Conference concerning the application. A request for an informal conference shall follow the requirements of 4 VAC 25130-773.13c of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations. All correspondence concerning the application should be submitted to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation, P. O. Drawer 900, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219, Telephone: (276) 523-8202 Attn.: Permit Section. Written comments and a request for informal conference may be e-mailed to the Division at dmlrpublicnotice@ dmme.virginia.gov RED RIVER COAL COMPANY, INC. Applicant 8-12-4t s-9-2

hours. The applicant and other interested parties will be heard at this time. Winfred H. Collins Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals 8-12-2t s8-19

request, in writing, that the Division hold an Informal Conference concerning the application. A request for an informal conference shall follow the requirements of 4 VAC 25130-773.13c of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations. All correspondence concerning the application should be submitted to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation, P. O. Drawer 900, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219, Telephone: (276) 523-8202 Attn.: Permit Section. Written comments and a request for informal conference may be e-mailed to the Division at dmlrpublicnotice@ dmme.virginia.gov RED RIVER COAL COMPANY, INC. Applicant 8-5-4t s8-26

bonded for $1,341,000.00 in form of insurance surety. As provided by §4 VAC 25-130800.40 and §4 VAC 25-130801.170 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a Phase I bond release of $804,600.00 on Increment No. A, and B consisting of 516.71 acres. Backfilling, regrading, seeding and tree planting was performed on April 2014. A copy of the bond release materials are available for public inspection and comment at the Division's Big Stone Gap office. Any person whose interests are or may be adversely affected by the Bond Reduction application, or an Officer, or Head of any Federal, State, or local government agency or authority may within 30 days of September 2, 2016 submit written comments or objections to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation concerning the bond release application; and may also request, in writing, that the Division hold an Informal Conference concerning the application. A request for an informal conference shall follow the requirements of 4 VAC 25-130-773.13c of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations. All correspondence concerning the application should be submitted to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation, P. O. Drawer 900, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219, Telephone: (276) 523-8202 Attn.: Permit Section. Written comments and a request for informal conference may be e-mailed to the Division at dmlrpublicnotice@ dmme.virginia.gov RED RIVER COAL COMPANY, INC. Applicant 8-12-4t s9-2

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Norton Board of Zoning Appeals has received the following application: Appeal Number 2016-0802 Central Freewill Baptist Church of 700 Kentucky Avenue SW, Norton, VA is seeking a variance from the setback requirements as defined in Section 26.1-13-2 (f) (1) of the Norton City Code. This hearing will be held on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers. Further details, maps, etc. are available in the Building Official's office during normal working

PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR PHASE III BOND RELEASE OF INCREMENTS 1 AND 2 ON PERMIT 1100584 UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 CODE OF VIRGINIA PUBLICATION NUMBER 16ADC05 Red River Coal Company, Inc. of P.O. Box 668, Norton, Virginia 24273 is applying to the Virginia Division of Mined Land Reclamation for Phase III bond release on Increments No.1 and No.2 containing 21.42 acres and the post mining land use of unmanaged forest and hayland pasture has been met on Permit Number 1100584 at the following location: Five miles northwest of Norton off Route 620 near the headwaters of Powell River in Wise County. The permit area is located on the Flat Gap, VAKY USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle map. This permit consists of 21.77 acres, which are bonded for $100,000.00 in form of insurance surety. As provided by §4 VAC 25-130800.40 and §4 VAC 25-130801.170 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a Phase III bond release of $0.00 on Increment No.1, and 2 consisting of 21.42 acres and the post mining land use of unmanaged forest and hayland pasture has been met. Backfilling, regrading, seeding and tree planting was performed on October 1992. A copy of the bond release materials are available for public inspection and comment at the Division's Big Stone Gap office. Any person whose interests are or may be adversely affected by the Bond Release application, or an Officer, or Head of any Federal, State, or local government agency or authority may within 30 days of August 26, 2016 submit written comments or objections to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation concerning the bond release application; and may also

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PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR PHASE I BOND RELEASE OF INCREMENTS A AND B ON PERMIT 1600876 UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA PUBLICATION NUMBER: 16ADC07 Red River Coal Company, Inc. of P.O. Box 668, Norton, Virginia 24273 is applying to the Virginia Division of Mined Land Reclamation for Phase I bond reduction on Increments A and B containing 516.71 acres on Permit Number 1600876 at the following location: On Phillips Creek approximately 1.7 miles south of Flat Gap off State Route 627, and on Roaring Fork approximately 2.6 miles north of Dunbar, in Wise County. The permit area is located on the Flat Gap and Norton USGS quadrangle maps. This permit consists of 568.95 acres, which are

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Coeburn church celebrates 135th anniversary Church Bulletin notices must be in the Coalfield Progress news office by noon Tuesday for publication in Friday’s paper; emailed to [email protected]; or phoned in at 679-1101. The Church Bulletin is reserved for announcements of special events and services. To announce regular services and hours, contact the paid advertising department. The public is cordially invited to attend the following special events sponsored by area churches. • Calvary Baptist Church, South Fork, Pound, will be celebrating the dedication of our new church building on Saturday, Sept. 3 with a community cook out from 4-6 p.m., followed by gospel singing from 6 - 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 4 worship and dedication at 11 a.m. • Christian Faith

Church, Josephine section of Norton. Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. The Hampton Family and Friends singing and ministering. Nolan Stanley will be ministering on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Larry Hammonds ministering Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. No church serive Sunday, Aug. 28 due to church picnic.. • Stevens Church of God Food Pantry, fourth Thursday each month, barring unforeseen

scheduling conflicts. • Pyles Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, features special singing. Pastor Randy Carter. • Norton United Methodist Church, 8th Street at Virginia Avenue, will observe The Second Sunday in Kingdomtide on August 21 at 11 a.m. Prelude of favorite hymn tunes begins at 10:50 a.m. with Frank Gentry, pianist. The Church also leads weekly Sunday Outreach Worship at Mt. View Regional Medical Center at 10 a.m. • Beckners Chapel will be having a homecoming service on Sunday August 21. The Meade Family will be singing and pastor Tim Strange will be bringing the message. Dinner will follow • Coeburn First Baptist Church will hold its 135th anniversary homecoming service Sunday, August 14 at 11

a.m. with a concert by Diane Collins. Dinner will be served following the service. • St. Anthony Church, 1009 Virginia Avenue, Norton, Concelebrated Mass, Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., celebrating fourth annual feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz, first Filipino saint, Rev. Fr. Arnel Ayo and Rev. Erno Diaz, celebrants. Rogelio Penaverde Jr., tenor; E. Alan Ongengco, M.D., organist; St. Anthony choir conducted by Virgie Baluyot-Sterlin, M.D. Luncheon follows in social hall. Donation of $20 supports church, seminarian in Philippines. Call 914/9074058.

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Grazing school set on Veterinary College campus The Virginia Cooperative Extension, University of Tennessee Extension, Daniel Boone Soil & Water Conservation District, Claiborne County Soil and Water Conservation District, Clinch-Powell Water Shed Alliance, and Natural Resource Conservation Service is pleased to announce the VA-TN Grazing School to take place Sept. 16-17 at Lincoln Memorial University’s Veterinary College campus in Ewing. Designed with beginning and experienced producers in mind, this two-day, intensive course will teach you everything you need to know to better manage grazing on your farm, including: • Basic pasture management • Grazing management • Designing a rotational grazing system • Fencing and watering options • Strategies to extend the grazing season • Matching forage quality and animal needs • Creating a forage budget • Grazing economics Registration fee includes two lunches, one dinner, materials, and grazing stick. Registration before Sept. 9 is $50 and after it is $75. No refunds or cancellations after Sept. 9. The class is limited to 30 participants. For more information, contact Amy Gail Fannon ([email protected]) in the Lee County Extension Office. The office is open 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 276/546-2057.

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