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e Online condolences & guest register at www.pivont funeralhome.corn Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton, WV. LESTER HOLLAND Luster Leo Holland, 65 of Sandstone, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, March 14, 20!6 at his home following a long illness. Born December 29, 1950 at Alma Francis Eugene Fox Sandstone, he was the son of the late Keatley, 91, passed away March 15, Charles Lester and Emma Irene2016, at her home in Indian Mills, Eskins Holland. West Virginia. Mr. Holland was a heavy She was born October 17, 1924, • equipment operator and was a U.S. in Judson, West Virginia, the Army veteran of the Vietnam War. daughter of the late Lester H. and He was a member of Sandstone Mary Etta Shepherd Fox. Baptist Church at Sandstone and Mrs. Keatley was a homemaker lived most of his life at Sandstone. and a member of the Indian Mills Besides his parents, he was Baptist Church for more than 50 ALMA KEATLEY preceded in death by two brothers, years. Billy and Joe Holland and his former She is survived by her husband wife, Clara Richmond. of 73 years, James A. Keatley of Survivors include a son, Keith Indian Mills; four sons: James W. Holland & wife Stephanie of (Evelyn) and Danny, both of White Sandstone. One brother, Robert Sulphur Springs, West Virginia; "Red"Eskins & husband MaryAlice Gary (Nancy) of Hinton, West of Belleview, OH and a sister, Mary Virginia; and David (Terri) of Forest "Peggy" Tabor & husband David of Hill, West Virginia; five daughters; Meadow Bridge. Two grandchildren, Melva (Bill) Wheeler of Indian Mills, . ,Austin and AlaynaHolland. West Virginia: Marjorie (John Funeral services were held at 2:00 Northeimer) of Charleston, West p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Virginia: Ruth (Bill) Williams of Pivont Funeral Home Chapel inClarksville, Maryland; Sarah Hinton with Pastor Jackie Ward (Kenny) Moore of Farmville, officiating. Burial followed in the Virginia; and Elizabeth of N. Richmond Cemetery at Sandstone. Wilkesboro, North Carolina; ten Friends called from 12:00 p.m. until grandchildren, 17 great- 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the grandchildren; and two great-great- funeral home. grandchildren. In addition to her Pallbearers were; Darrell Cooper, parents, she was preceded in death Adam Bragg, Gary Bragg, Eugene by a daughter, Rachel; a grandson, Holland, Adam Bragg and J.D. Evan Williams; one brother; and six Cales. sisters. Last Call to Order a John Henry Park Commemorative Brick Orders will be taken until the end of March for one of the eight spaces remaining for John Henry Historical Park commemorative bricks. These bricks along with those previously ordered will be installed on a wing on the existing wall located near the Great Bend Tunnel. The commemorative bricks are approximately 4"x8" which allows inscriptions of up to three lines with 16 spaces on each line. They will become a permanent part of the park and provide a perfect way to show your family's support of the park, promote a business, recognize a group, or commemorate loved ones. For more information or to get an order form to reserve one of the remaining eight bricks spaces, either stop by the V~%'U Extension Office in the Memorial Building in Hinton or call 304-466-7113. Brick spaces will be reserved in the order that completed order forms with an accompanying $100 contribution check are received. Plans call for the wall to be completed in time for the 2016 John Henry Days celebration provided the bricks can be fabricated before then. AGENDA Summers County Board of Education Regular Meeting March 24, 6:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Invcation/Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Appearance 6. Discussion of Current Issues 7. Approve Resignation of Professional Personnel 8. Approve Resignation of Service Personnel 9. Approve Employment of the Superintendent 10. Approve Employment of Professional Personnel 11. Approve Employment of Service Personnel 12. Approve Employment of Probationary Professional Personnel for 2016-17 School Term 13. Approve Employment 8f Tues. March 22, 2016 Hinton News - 3 Paid Political Advertising DAVID GILBERT IS RUNNING FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY David Gilbert of Nimitz is running for Summers County Prosecuting Attorney. He is married to Heather (Day) Gilbert..They have three children. Heather was raised in Nimitz, and she is an author. Her parents are Stanley and Betty Day. David grew up on a dairy farm in rural Western New York. He met Heather when they were students at Bob Jones University. They married while he was a law student at Columbia University. David graduated with a 4.0 from Bob Jones University. He was a Stone Scholar at Columbia, and he served as a managing editor of the Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems. He also served as president of the Columbia Coalition for Life. After law school, David worked in the. New York City office of Kaye Scholer, LLP. He was a corporate lawyer. But both David and Heather felt the pull of the country, and in 2000 they moved to Western New York. There David worked in a general practice firm. The biggest share of his practice was advising towns, villages, and schools. David also served as an assistant district attorney. As an ADA, he prosecuted felonies, misdemeanors, and lesser offenses. On weekends, he helped out on his parents' farm. In 2006, David was hired to teach at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia. At Liberty, David taught Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Environmental Law, Legal H!story, and State and Local Government. He also coached negotiation competition teams. But family has always been important to David and Heather. In 2012, they moved to Nimitz to be near Heather's family. David was hired to clerk for Circuit Judge Paul M. Blake, Jr., of Fayetteville. In 2013, David formed a law practice in Beckley with two of his former students, Todd Kirby and Lindsey Ashley. David's practice includes criminal law, civil litigation, estate planning, and real estate. In 2015, David served as per diem legislative counsel for the West Virginia House of Delegates. As legislative counsel, he advised the Education Committtee, the Political Subdivisions Committee, and the Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development Committee. David's work for the Legislature brought him into regular contact with Roy Cooper. Roy encouraged David to run for Prosecuting Attorney. David believes that the prosecuting attorney plays a key role in our criminal justice system. The prosecutor, alone, is responsible for seeing that justice is done. David believes that it is past time to hold criminals accountable and that the best way to do The family would like to thank The family received visitors from Probationary Service Personnel for that is to ensure that criminals receive swift, sure, and appropriate punishment. Hospice of Southern WV .nurses, p.m. at .Pivont Funeral Home in 2016-2017 School Term Misdemeanor crimes should lead to misdemeanor convictions. Felony crimes should Kathy, Staci and Connie as well as,Hint°n'. ~: , West...¢::,,~,~.Virginia,~.~ -,.fr°m 6:00, stl:e:PP(°Vf h:S uu t Jlea .to felony convictions. When people Rave earned a prison sentence, prison Hospital.the nurses at Raleigh Genera~l. ! 'un'Cil~"~P:m'2(}16.;A, ~teb~ion~of4if~T~sday* ~rch-t-~,wa~ held Board of Education as' d they belong. This does. d0t;eJi inate lhe,possibility, for mercy. But mercy,ceases, Online condolences & gtlest at4'l"OO'a.~.'Fviclay,'°MavcIz'l~ch'ht Fiscal Year Ended Juz~e 3~, 201~--r~'~ mercy when it becomes the rule. • ........................ . ....... , register at www.pivontfuneralhome the funeral home with PaStor Steve 15. Approval to Have Summers | This election season you have a choice. You can make a difference. If you want a new .com Howdock officiating. Interment C::tY:::rd:fpEedU;:~=dA~aa] ~ approach to prosecution in Summers County, vote GILBERT on Primary Day. Arrangements were by Pivont followed at Indian Mills Cemetery. Funeral Home, Hinton, WV. Aspecial thanks to Marlene Cook, Certified Public Accountant (~PA~ ! FOR MORE INFORMATION her friend and caregiver; herContract I Paid for by David Gilbert Beginning June 30, 2016 for a 3Year I http://www.facebook.com/David-Gilbert.108889906123078. Hospice caregivers Connie, Kathy, Liz, Shirley, and Stacy; and the 16. Approval of Memorandum of MARGARET HUFFMAN Margaret Elizabeth Huffman, 95, ofHinten, WV died Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Main Street Care, Hinton, where she had resided for two years. She was born December 16th, 1920, in Clifton Forge, Va., a daughter of the late O.L. and Bertie May Williams Huffman. She graduated from Hinton High School and attended Dunsmore Business College and Beckley College. She was employed by the Dravo Corporation, Ball Lumber Company and the office of W. A. Brown, attorney. She retired from First National Bank of Hinton after 28 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hinton, the Business and Professional Women's Club and the Hinton Woman's Club. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Eloise Huffman, James Allen Huffman, Geneva Huffman Lindsay, Lena Huffman Lantz, Emmajean Huffman Allred and Oren Luther Huffman Jr. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Margaret Lindsay McDonnell, Jane Lantz Weaver, Charles Luther Lantz, James Ralph Lantz and Frances Paige Allred. She also is survived by great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday March 19, 2016 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Rev. Melissa White officiating. Burial followed in Greenbrier Burial Park, Hinton. Friends called from 2:00 p.m. until time of services on Saturday, March 19 at the funeral home. Hospice staff. Understanding Between ResCare/ CFM In lieu of flowers, the family asks Braley & Thumps on and the The Campbell-Flannagan- that donations be made to Hospice Summers County Board of Murrell House Museum closed for of Southern West Virginia, P.O. Box Education 1472, Beckley, WV 25802-1472 or 17. Approve Calendar Changes the season on November 1. Tours may still be arranged by calling 304- Ballard Christian School, HC 77 Box for the 2015-2016 School Year445-5769 or by sending an email to: 106, Ballard, WV 24918. 18. Approve Out of State Online condolences & guest Transportation Request cfm_fmh@yahoo.com. Our meetings are the third register at www.pivontfuneralhome 19. Discussion and/or Action Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. .com. Concerning Out of County Transfer and are open to the public. We meet Arrangements were by Pivont 20. Informational Items at the Museum, ~but if the Funeral Home, Hinton, WV. 21. Approval of Bills temperature is cold, call for an 22. Transfers and Supplements Notice 23. Adjournment alterative meeting place. If you are interested in Hinton's history or HISTORICAL CALENDAR getting in some volunteer Historical Calendar The 2016 Notice experience,-we welcome you to participate in the Museum's Historical Calendar sponsored by activities. You may also visit us on the Veterans Museum is available at Facebook and our website is: cfm- the Summers Co. Library and the MUSEUM CLOSED Railroad Museum. This calendar The Hinton Railroad Museum atfmh.org. We will reopen in May. features the Blue Sulphur Springs 206 Temple Street will be closed Resort, the Federal Prison atuntilAprill, 2016. We want to thank Alderson, an 1870 steam locomotive, the citizens of Hinton and Summers The Masonic Theatre, Mecot County for their support during the Camara and the Alderson Lion.past year, and look forward to 2016. 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