WEDNESDAY ■ JULY 18, 2012

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East winsfourth straightin football

The West All-Starsjumped ahead 21-0, butdropped a 31-24 deci-sion to the East Fridaynight in the Virginia HighSchool CoachesAssociation’s Senior All-Star football game.Several Region D playersparticipated in the gameon the West squad,including Austin Dotsonand Austin Kelly ofClintwood; Drew Mullinsof Central; Evan Orr ofUnion; Tyler Graham andChristian Robbins of Lee;Jay Howington, of GateCity; and Dustin Waynickof Hurley. Clintwoodhead coach Rick Mullinsand defensive coordina-tor Kent Grant served ascoaches for the West.

East beatsWest in softball

The East All-Stars tookwins in softball Thursdayin the Virginia HighSchool CoachesAssociation’s Senior All-Star games. Gloucester’sHannah Joyce went 2-for-2 to lead the East toa 6-0 win over the Westat Christopher NewportUniversity in NewportNews. Eastside’s LindsayLawson, the VHSCAGroup A softball player ofthe year, finished her highschool career by going1-for-4 for the West.Virginia High’s HannahSmith was the only otherRegion D representative.

West falls toEast in volleyball

The East All-Starsstopped a two-year skidThursday by defeatingthe West 3-1 in theVirginia High SchoolCoaches Association’sSenior All-Star volleyballgame at ChristopherNewport University inNewport News. Kellam’sCheyanne James led theEast attack with 16 kills,while Savanna Burton, ofNarrows scored sevenkills for the West. TheWest, which includedUVa-Wise signee KalaMorgan, of Eastside,won the first game of thematch 25-17. But, theEast responded withthree straight game winsby scores of 25-19, 25-19, 25-18.

Stacy Ervin,John Altizernamed to HOF

Nine individuals havebeen selected to the2012 Virginia High SchoolHall of Fame. Membersinclude Stacy Ervin, TwinSprings; four coachesPat Deegan, JamesMadison and Westfield;John Shotwell, JamesRiver; Robert Smith,Burley; and Troy Wells,Martinsville and HiddenValley; and four contribu-tors John Altizer,Appalachian OfficialsAssociation; Mary SueCrommelin, First Colonial;Steve Geiman, WilsonMemorial; and BrucePatrick, Fairfax CountyPublic Schools.

The Top 5

Justin Hamilton gets up in the air for the cover photo ofthe 2000 Coalfield Progress football supplement.

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Phil Robbins leaves the sidelines following a game in the2010 football season.

Today The Dickenson Star fea-tures a five-part series on a look atthe top 5 athletes in the history ofthe Lonesome Pine District asselected by the readers of TheCoalfield Progress, TheDickenson Star, The Post andCoalfield.com.

BY KEVIN MAYS★ SPORTS EDITOR

Was it a coincidence that PhilRobbins’ final year of prep levelcoaching came in the final year ofthe Powell Valley Vikings?

Or, was that Robbins’ plan allalong?

After all, the coach is knownfor his ability to plan to the verylast detail as much as he is for call-ing the game-winning play.

“When you’re the head coachyou’ve got to be the CEO,” saidRobbins. “If you have a passionfor the game, you want to stress allthe details of the game and theprogram.

“I wanted our football field tobe the best ever. I wanted ourplayers to look good, as well asplay good. I wanted us to look

good warming up. I wanted ourwhole program from start to finishto be the best.”

It was Robbins’ passion thatdrove him on the Powell Valleysidelines for 27 years. He finishedwith more than 300 football victo-ries and nine state championships— seven in football and two intrack and field.

It’s passion that fuels a coach tobe successful, he said, and passionthat makes a coach want to bemore than just his or her job.

“You can go to work every day,but if you don’t want to go to workwith a smile on your face everyday and have a desire to get betterevery day, it’s not the same,” saidRobbins. “That’s the passion. Iwanted to get better. I wanted ourplayers to get better. I wanted ourprogram to get better every day.”

Passion for the game,details, drives

Robbins to success

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Today The Dickenson Star fea-tures a five-part series on a lookat the top 5 athletes in the historyof the Lonesome Pine District asselected by the readers of TheCoalfield Progress, TheDickenson Star, The Post andCoalfield.com.

BY KEVIN MAYS★ SPORTS EDITOR

When Justin Hamilton thinksabout the thousands of athleteswho have called the LonesomePine District home during theirhigh school playing days, he’ssurprised to learn he was selectedas the fifth best athlete in the dis-trict’s 50-plus year history.

“That’s a bit of a surprise tome,” Hamilton said of receivingthe news. “The LPD has alwaysbeen one of the best districts in thestate and just to be mentioned asone of the best is just such a greathonor.”

Hamilton grew up inClintwood in an athletic family.So, it was natural to assume hewould want to grow up and be aprofessional athlete.

Clintwood Greenwave sup-

porters started talking aboutHamilton and his potential for theWave program as soon as he couldput on a helmet.

When he started playing sportson the high school level he didn’tdisappoint.

Hamilton’s prep career span-ning from 1997 to 2001 included

Hamilton thankfulfor opportunities

Justin Hamilton is stillinvolved in football as thedefensive coordinator ofthe UVa-Wise Cavaliers.

Phil Robbins before thestart of the 2010 season,the final one for Robbins atPowell Valley and the finalone for the school.

Tops in the LPDDuring the month of June and early July,readers of The Coalfield Progress, The

Dickenson Star, The Post and Coalfield.comvoted on who they thought were the topathletes and coaches in Lonesome Pine

District. Today those results are revealed,along with stories about the fifth best of alltime in the district as selected by the read-

ers. See Complete list on 3B.

BY KEVIN MAYS★ SPORTS EDITOR

UVa-Wise’s athletic program has beenapproved for the first step of a three-yearprocess for membership in the NCAA DivisionII, school officials announced Friday.

The NCAA notified UVa-Wise Friday thatthe current NAIA school has been granted intocandidacy year one membership of NCAADivision II.

“The entire UVa-Wise community is pleased

that the NCAA Division II membership com-mittee has accepted us into candidacy yearone,” UVa-Wise Athletic Director DannySterling said in a press release. “This is a testa-ment to the hard work and vision of many peo-ple all across campus and in the community,without whom none of this would be possi-ble. It truly is a campus-wide initiative thatrequires the help and support of every memberof the college community.”

The three-year process allows UVa-Wise toimplement NCAA Division II policies while

continuing to be a member of the NAIA Mid-South Conference, which includes eligibilityfor postseason play in the NAIA in the upcom-ing school year.

As a member of NCAA Division II, UVa-Wise will compete as a member of the GreatMidwest Athletic Conference, which acceptedthe school into its conference earlier this yearcontingent upon approval of the NCAA.

The G-MAC, a new conference which con-

NCAA approves UVa-Wise for membership

Despite a

stellar prep

and collegiate

football

career and a

stint in the

NFL, Justin

Hamilton said

he liked play-

ing basketball

as much or

more than

football.This photo of Powell Valleycoach Phil Robbins wastaken after the Vikingsgave him his first statechampionship in 1985. PLEASE SEE DRIVES, PAGE 2B

PLEASE SEE JUSTIN, PAGE 2B

PLEASE SEE UVA-WISE, PAGE 3B

BY KEVIN MAYS★ SPORTS EDITOR

POUND — Errors plagued theThunder baseball team Sundayand eventually led to its departurefrom the Virginia State SeniorLeague Baseball Tournament.

Pitcher Nate Thompson threwa complete-game, one-hitter forthe Thunder, a combined squadof players from Wise, Pound andClintwood, in a losers’ bracketgame against Azalea. But, fourerrors by the Thunder defense ledto two runs and a 2-1 victory forAzalea.

The loss came just a few shorthours after the Thunder droppeda 13-3 five-inning decision lateSaturday night to Dumfries -Triangle - Quantico in the tourna-ment’s quarterfinal round.

Saturday’s loss was marred bya rain delay of just over threehours.

The rain didn’t seem to affectDTQ, however, as the teamscored seven runs in the firstinning and used seven hits andfour Thunder errors to roll to avictory.

The Thunder scattered sevenhits in the game, but managedonly three hits.

Austin Turner finished 2-for-3at the plate with a RBI, whileShawn Gardner was 1-for-2 withtwo RBIs.

Alex Adkins, Logan Johnson,Ryan Kommes and Thompsoneach added a hit in the contest.

The Thunder continued tostruggle at the plate in Sunday’selimination game, managing only

two hits in the contest.But, Thompson countered by

throwing no-hit baseball throughsix innings.

The Thunder took a 1-0advantage in the bottom of thefifth inning when Kommes drewa walk off Azalea pitcher PatrickSnyder and then stole secondbase.

Mark Dotson then doubled todrive in Kommes and give theThunder the lead.

A throwing error allowedJordan Olson to reach secondbase in the top of the sixth forAzalea.

Olson then moved to third ona sacrifice bunt from ChaseAnderson and scored on a wildpitch to tie the game at 1-1.

The Thunder threatened in thebottom of the sixth inning whenLogan Johnson reached first baseon a throwing error and moved tosecond when Thomas Estep washit by a pitch. But, the Thunderfailed to score.

In the top of the seventh,another throwing error allowedAzalea’s Collin Reese to reachsecond base. Reese was laterthrown out in a run-down playbetween third and home when hetried to score on a hit from DevanJoshua.

Joshua advanced to second onthe run-down play and thenmoved to third on a stolen base.

A fielding error then allowedJoshua to score from third to giveAzalea the winning run.

Azalea’s Anderson picked upthe save on the mound by strikingout the side in the bottom of the

seventh to preserve the win forhis team.

In the other losers’ bracketgame played Sunday at Pound,Phoebus defeated Cave Spring 2-1.

In the winners’ bracket semifi-nals, DTQ advanced to the win-ners’ bracket final with a 5-2 vic-tory over Olive Branch andFairfax defeated Mechanicsville12-3.

The tournament is scheduledto continue through the weekwith the championship game setfor 10 a.m. Wednesday and an ifnecessary game to follow at 1p.m. Wednesday.

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It’s that passion Robbins said heshares with the other four LPD topcoaches.

“Ralph Cummins, I think, addedsomething every year to make hisprogram better. Tom Turner was thebest play caller I’ve ever seen. Andhe had a knack for making thatunusual call at a time when you did-n’t expect it and it usually worked.

“Mack Shupe just had a pure pas-sion for the game of baseball and thatpassion transferred to the kids andmade them want to get better. JimRiggs was known for his tough lovetype of coaching. But, he also didmore for integration in Wise Countythan anyone. He brought white andblack athletes together on the sameteam and he treated them all the sameand had success,” Robbins said. “I’vetaken something and learned fromeveryone of those guys. To even bementioned in the same class as thoseother four is an accomplishment.”

Robbins said learning fromcoaches who came before him issomething he has always cherished.As he got older and more experi-enced, Robbins also shared withyounger coaches.

“I never thought that I had a cor-ner on the market,” he said. “If Ithought that I could help anothercoach and that coach wanted help, Iwould give it to him. It didn’t matterif it was after the season or in themiddle of the season, I would sharewhat I knew with another coach if hewanted to know something.

“Then we wanted to go out Fridayand have our players out-play theirplayers and win.”

Robbins credits the players andthe community as well as his coach-ing staffs for the success he enjoyedin football and track through theyears.

In addition to seven state titles,Robbins’ Vikings won 15 LPD titlesand 14 Region D championships infootball and 20 district and regional

titles in track.Why so much success at Powell

Valley?“I had some kids that could play,”

he said in a matter-of-fact tone. “Wehad a great P-Nut football programthrough the years that developedgreat kids and great football players.Once you start winning, you build atradition and it becomes a pridething.

“If you’ve got that kind of prideand some kids that can play the game,you’re going to be successful.”

Robbins has moved away fromthe play calling, but is still involvedin football. Robbins has put his pas-sion for planning to work at UVa-Wise as an assistant in charge ofequipment and planning.

“I’m not interested in offense anddefense. That’s not my deal.Somebody else can have that,” hesaid. “But I want to make sure thoseplayers look good when they comeout of the locker room and have pridein their team and their program.”

three years on the All-LPD,All-Region D and All-Statefootball and basketballsquads and all-state recog-nition in track and fieldafter he won both the 110-meter and 300-meter hur-dles state championships inhis junior season.

Ironically, track was thesport Hamilton said he real-ly wasn’t all that interestedin.

“I never really did getthat running just to be run-ning thing,” he said with achuckle. “I ran track to stayin shape and to spend moretime with coach (Bob)Meade and coach (Mike)Strouth.”

The impact his highschool coaches had onHamilton is not lost. Eventhough he graduated fromhigh school in 2001, he stillspeaks highly of all of hiscoaches.

“My wife and I still talkabout high school sports,”he said. “It was a big part ofmy life. The thing I remem-ber most is just all the peo-ple that were involved. Allthe teammates and friendsand especially coach Meadeand coach Strouth andcoach (Bill) Castle andcoach (Mike) Greear.

“They just helped me so

much and encouraged me,and it really meant a lot tome.”

The other help camefrom his family.

“My family was so sup-portive of me and they stillare,” said Hamilton. “They

always were at my gamesno matter where I was play-ing and they were alwayssupporting me. I always hada ride to practice and Ialways had somebody at mygames watching me.”

Hamilton excelled in

football, basketball andtrack in high school. Whenit came time to make a deci-sion, he chose to play foot-ball for Virginia Tech. Hereadily admits, though, thatbasketball was the game heenjoyed playing the most in

high school.“I love basketball just as

much as I love football,” hesaid. “That was the biggestsport in my family when Igrowing up and I just havealways loved playing bas-ketball.”

Hamilton played fourseasons at Virginia Tech andbecame known around theBlacksburg campus as “Mr.Versatility” because of thenumber of positions heplayed.

Most notably, Hamiltonplayed wide receiver anddefensive back for theHokies as well as beinghand-picked by VirginiaTech head coach FrankBeamer to play on specialteams. Beamer has a reputa-tion of picking the Hokies’special teams players whoare some of the top athleteson the team.

Just like in high school,Hamilton trusted his coach-es’ decisions about movinghim around from position toposition and he changedpositions without complain-ing.

Being a team player paidoff for him.

He was drafted by theNFL’s Cleveland Brownsand played in the defensivesecondary for two years forthe Browns before going tothe Washington Redskins in2008.

After his run in the NFLconcluded, Hamilton land-ed a job as strength and con-ditioning coach at UVa-Wise before being named asthe Cavaliers’ defensivecoordinator last season.

DrivesFROM PAGE 1B

JustinFROM PAGE 1B

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Breaking tackles was a common thing for Justin Hamilton during his playing days at ClintwoodHigh School.

Thunder fall in state Senior League tournament

PHOTO BY KEVIN MAYS

Thunder first baseman Thomas Estep, left, makes the grab and prepares to throwaround the infield as Azalea’s Patrick Snyder is retired in Sunday’s state SeniorLeague tournament at Pound.

TOP 10 Players1) Ed Clark2) Thomas Jones3) Scott Church4) John McFall5) Justin Hamilton6) Doug Bates7) Travis Turner8) David Mitchell9) Tracy Lyle Harding10) Don Dorton

HHoonnoorraabbllee MMeennttiioonnJason SartinChristy GrayCharlie BeverlyJ.W. SalyersJeff WilliamsDanis SimmonsDoug CampbellJulius JonesSarah Beth CarpenterZack MooreRoshanna Jackson

Top 10 Coaches1) Ralph Cummins2) Tom Turner3) Mack Shupe4) Jim Riggs5) Phil Robbins6) Stan Wilson7) Jim Adams8) Robin Dotson9) Gothard Bays10) Janet Nelson

HHoonnoorraabbllee MMeennttiioonnHarold LesterBill DeelTom TurnerJeff AdkinsDave BentleyBarry JonesJames BollingSteve Hubbard Sr.

Tops in the LPD

sists of Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.),Kentucky Wesleyan and four Ohio schools— Cedarville, Central State, Urbana andUrsuline — will begin competitive play onthe NCAA Division II level beginningwith the 2012-13 school year.

UVa-Wise and Georgetown College, afellow Mid-South Conference memberthat was granted approval by the NCAA onFriday, will join the G-MAC in the fall of2013.

Sterling said earlier this year UVa-Wise

would continue to compete in the Mid-South Conference in the 2012-13 schoolyear as a full member of the NAIA andplay a full Mid-South Conference sched-ule.

In 2013-14, UVa-Wise would move toNCAA Division II as a probationary mem-ber of the G-MAC. But the Cavs’ teamswould not be eligible for NCAA post-sea-son play.

In 2014-15, the school would become afull member of the G-MAC and play a fullconference schedule, but would still not beeligible for NCAA post-season play.

In 2015-16, UVa-Wise would be recog-nized as a full member of NCAA DivisionII and then would be eligible for all post-season play.

During the process, the college will filereports with the NCAA and will hostNCAA officials on campus visits to reviewthe school’s progress.

At the completion of the process, the

NCAA will make a ruling on whether theinstitution is granted full NCAA DivisionII membership.

“Everyone should join me in thankingall those involved, especially KendallRainey, Tom Nyman, Tom Costa and SimEwing, as they are truly the reason wewere able to put together a successfulapplication,” said Sterling.

WEDNESDAYBASEBALLLITTLE LEAGUEVirginia State Senior LeagueTournament(at Pound)ChampionshipWinners Bracket Final Winner vs.Losers Bracket winner 10 a.m.If NecessaryIf Necessary 1 p.m.TENNISUVa-Wise Open(at UVa-Wise Jim HumphreysTennis ComplexOpening Round matchesTHURSDAYTENNISUVa-Wise Open(at UVa-Wise Jim HumphreysTennis ComplexOpening Round matchesFRIDAYTENNISUVa-Wise Open(at UVa-Wise Jim HumphreysTennis ComplexPreliminary matchesSATURDAYTENNISUVa-Wise Open(at UVa-Wise Jim HumphreysTennis ComplexSemifinal matches

AUTO RACINGLonesome Pine Raceway,CoeburnVarious divisions 7 p.m.SUNDAYTENNISUVa-Wise Open(at UVa-Wise Jim HumphreysTennis ComplexChampionship matches

BASEBALLSunday game

Senior League Virginia State Tournament

Loser’s BracketDumfries 13, Wise Thunder 3

Thunder 001 02 — 3 2 4Dumfries 710 14 — 13 7 2

Thompson, Flannary (1),Turner (4), Mills (5) and Gardner;Moore, Hamlin (3), Steele (4),Steger (5) and Bridis.W — Moore.L — Thompson.

Saturday gameVirginia State Tournament

QuarterfinalAzalea 2, Wise Thunder 1

Azalea 000 001 1 — 2 1 3Thunder 000 010 0 — 1 2 4

Snyder, Anderson (7) andBateman; Thompson andGardner. W — Snyder. L —

Thompson. S — Anderson.GOLF

Lonesome Pine InvitationalResults from the 81st annual

Lonesome Pine Invitational golftournament played Saturday andSunday at Lonesome PineCountry Club in Powell Valley:

Championship Flight1. Mike Damron 67-68—1352.

Adam Mahan 68-70—138T-3. BillSergent III 74-65—139T-3. ChaseKress 71-68—139T-5. BryanBentley 72-68—140T-5. BenCampbell 68-71—140T-5. TreMullins 66-74—140T-8. LawrenceLargent 69-72—141T-8. JustinHarvey 71-70—141T-8. FrankieBritt 70-71—141T-11. Mike Poe71-71—142T-11. Bill Hardin 69-73—14213. Luke Minor 74-69—143T-14. Lucas Holcomb 73-73—146T-14 Leif Ratliff 76-70—14616. Matt Dotson 73-74—147T-17. Mike McCall 76-73—149T-17.Bill Damron 71-78—149T-19.Darren Jernigan 79-71—150T-19.Casey Castle 71-79—15021.Payne Jones 75-76—15122. TylerRobinette 71-83—15423. CalebRoark 75-80—15524. Kevin Auton83-75—15825. Doug Ramsey 83-83—16626. Tim Rpbinette 81-WD-WD

Seniors Championship1. Tony Green 68-67—1352.

Mike Freels 72-74—1463. Bob

Ross 71-76—1474. Mike Granato77-75—1525. Rick Morgan 84-82—166

First FlightT-1. Michael Haney 69-71—

140T-1. Walt Crace 69-71—1403.Derek Adams 75-69—1444.Andrew Horsman 72-73—145

Second Flight1. Steve Pastorek 78-74—

1522. Sam Adams 79-74—1533.Jordan Barnette 79-75—154T-4.Wayne Maddux 78-77—155T-4.Samuel Keathley 77-78—155

Third Flight1. Verl Newsome 81-77—

1582. Jeff Roberts 81-82—1633.Ted Barnette 84-80—164

Fourth FlightT-1. Drew Adkins 87-78—

165T-1. Justin Sturgill 86-79—165T-1. Glen Pearson 86-79—1654. Brandon Thacker 86-81—167

Fifth FlightT-1. Hank Horsman 88-84—

172T-1. Mobeen Reza 88-84—1723. Larry Amos 90-86—1764.Rex Woodard 90-89—179

Sixth Flight1. Matthew Horsman 96-81—

1772. Stuart Begley 91-94—1853.Don Whittaker 93-93—186

Seventh Flight1. Chad Slone 97-95—192T-2.

Derrick Newsome 97-98—195T-2.Mark Newsome 97-98—195

Jesse Yates caught this 30-pound, 30-inchcatfish while fishing with his dad, Benny, inthe Russell Fork River at Bartlick.

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RESULTS

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UVa-WiseFROM PAGE 1B

BY KEVIN MAYS★ SPORTS EDITOR

BIG STONE GAP — Steadyplay led to a solid win forPikeville, Ky. native MikeDamron Sunday in the 81st annu-al Lonesome Pine Country ClubInvitational tournament.

Damron, who works in com-mercial real estate in Tampa, Fla.,shot a 67 Saturday and a 68Sunday to finish with a 7-under-par 135 in the two day tourna-ment.

He finished three strokesahead of Norton’s Adam Mahan,who finished with a two-day totalof a 4-under-par 138.

Former champion Bill SergentIII and defending Invitationalchamp Chase Kress each fin-

ished third with a 3-under-par139.

Bryan Bentley, Ben Campbelland Tre Mullins, who led thefield with a 66 on Saturday, fin-ished tied for fifth with a 2-under-par 140, while threegolfers — Lawrence Largent,Justin Harvey and Frankie Britt— tied for the eighth spot with a1-under-par 141.

Damron, who was the golf proat LPCC from 1988-90, stayedconsistent throughout the tourna-ment, while Mahan and Mullinsstruggled — particularly early —on the second day of play.

“I was pretty comfortabletoday,” said Mahan. “This is agreat course. It’s just a neat place.

“The thing I was most proudof was I just had one bogey. You

can usually make a lot of birdies,but you’re going to make somebogeys too. I think a key wasplaying consistent and just hav-ing that one bogey.”

Mahan struggled in the earlygoing and was 4-over going intothe 11th hole. But, a birdie on 11,an eagle on 12 and birdies on 14and 15 put him right back in thethick of the race.

“When I got those birdies andthat eagle I thought maybe I dohave a chance at this,” saidMahan. “It may have given me anoutside chance, but Mike’s agood player.”

Damron was well aware of thecharge being made by Mahan.

“He was coming on strong andI couldn’t afford to just try to fin-ish up. I had to keep playing,”

said Damron.Mahan kept the pressure on

Damron on the final nine holes ofthe tournament, but he said hemissed a five-foot putts on 17 and18, which were crucial.

GREEN WINS SENIOR TITLETony Green of Kingsport,

Tenn. won the Seniors divisionchampionship with a two-day, 7-under-par 135.

The win opened up a lead forGreen in the Tricities AmateurSenior circuit points battle.

Green entered the LPCCInvitational with a 185.5 to 185lead over Mike Freels, who fin-ished second in the Invitationalbehind Green with a 4-over-par146.

With the win, Green increased

his lead over Freels by 15 pointswith one more tournament left onthe circuit.

Michael Haney and WaltCrace tied with a 2-under-par 140to win the First Flight.

Steve Pastorek won theSecond Flight with a 10-over-par152, Verl Newsome shot a two-day total 158 to win the ThirdFlight, while Drew Adkins, JustinSturgill and Glen Pearson shot a165 apiece to win the FourthFlight.

Hank Horsman and MobeenReza each shot a 172 to win theFifth Flight, while the SixthFlight was won by MatthewHorsman with a 177.

Chad Stone shot a two-daytotal of 192 to win the SeventhFlight.

Steady play leads Damron to LPCC Invitational win

Free physicals will be given for anyboys planning on playing a sport atClintwood High School this year at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 at the CHSField house. Bring a parent to sign thephysical form and have insurance informa-tion with you. Physicals for middle schoolfootball will be on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. atthe CHS Field house.

TYLER YATES MEMORIAL GOLFTOURNAMENT PLANNED ATWILLOWBROOK

The fourth annual Tyler Yates Memorialcharity golf tournament will be held atWillowbrook Country Club on Saturday,

July 21. The tournament uses a two-manformat. Blind draw will establish teams byHDCP/High and Low at the Club House.There will be 27 holes with a varied format.Registration must be completed by Friday,July 20 at 5 p.m.. Funds from the tourna-ment go to support youth golf programs atWillowbrook. For more information, con-tact Glen Turner at (276) 531-8542.

HAYSI LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALLSCHEDULES CAMP, REGISTRATION

Haysi Little League Football will holdcamp and registration for the season July31 - Aug. 3, 6 p.m., at the Sandlick footballfield.

GREENWAVE YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP SET

The Clintwood Greenwave youth foot-ball camp will be held July 23 - 24 from 6p.m. - 8 p.m. each day. Cost for the campis $20 which includes a camp T-shirt. Thisis a non-contact camp stressing the basicfundamentals of football including abili-ties and footwork. High school coachesand athletes will be conducting the camp.Applications will be available at 5 p.m. onJuly 23 at the high school field house.

POUND YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION SET

Registration for Pound Youth Footballand Cheerleading will be held July 18, 19,25 and 26 from 6-8 p.m. at J.W. AdamsElementary School for boys and girls ages6-12.

BOATING SAFETY CLASS SCHEDULED AT MECC

A boating safety class will be heldSunday, July 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at GodwinHall on the campus of Mountain EmpireCommunity College. Preregistration isrequired for the class and can be complet-ed at Huntfishva.com.

Clintwood High School athletic physicals set for July 18GAME PLANS

Haysi High Schoolsubstitute teacherorientation:Wednesday, July 25at 5 p.m. at theschool.

Haysi High Schoolopen house, dinnerfor Ervinton students:Wednesday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m. for Ervintonstudents in grades 8-12 who will beattending HHS duringthe 2012-2013 schoolyear. All new incomingEHS students andparents are invited toattend. Call the schoolat 865-5126 for moreinformation.

Longs ForkElementary Schoolopen house: July31, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Call the school at926-6339 for moreinformation.

Haysi Little LeagueFootball sign-ups,camp: July 31through Aug 3, 6 p.m.,at the football field atSandlick.

Jammin’ at theJettie returning:Aug. 10, 7 p.m., atthe Jettie BakerCenter, Clintwood.Musicians, listenersand dancers welcometo attend the openjam session.

Pickin’ night atBreaks InterstatePark: Third Tuesdayof each month, 7 p.m.,on the deck of theRhododendronRestaurant. Anyoneinterested in playing orlistening is welcometo attend. ContactPark Naturalist JaydRaines at 276-865-4413, ext. 3221, formore information.

Vendor spaceavailable atDickenson CountyFair: Registrationdeadline is July 20.This year’s fair will runfrom Saturday, July28, through Saturday,Aug. 4. July 28-29 willfeature motocrossevents only. Foodvendors are limited tothe three countyKiwanis Clubs and thecarnival company.Display spaces are 10feet by 10 feet. Feesfor spaces inside thefair’s vendor buildingare $100 for theweek. Fees for out-side vendor spacesare $75 for onespace, $125 for twospaces, $175 forthree spaces, and$200 for four spaces.A one-day only dis-play is $50. For infor-mation, or to register,contact ChristyJohnson by phone at276-926-6132 from5-9 p.m. or leave amessage during theday; or contactTammy Hill at 276-926-8550 during theday.

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WEDNESDAY ■ JULY 18, 2012

TheDickenson Star

High-jumping, fender-bumping, dirt-fly-ing fun will return to the Dickenson CountyFair this year.

This year’s motocross and four-wheelercompetitions will be held Saturday, July 28and Sunday, July 29 at the fairgrounds,located near Haysi Kiwanis Park. The rac-ing events promise plenty of thrills and funfor competitors and spectators alike.

The regular fair will open Monday, July30 and run through Aug. 4.

MOTOCROSS RACINGSaturday, July 28 will include a

motocross practice session from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. Practice fee will be $10 per class.

Spectator admission is $5 per person.Parking is free.

Sunday, July 29 is motocross race day.Gates will open at 2 p.m. and racing actionwill begin at 5 p.m. Racing fee is $15 forthe first entry and $10 for the second entry.The top three finishers in each class willreceive trophies.

Riders are required to wear protectiveequipment to participate in any event.

Classes include:1. 50cc motorcycles (4-6)2. 50cc motorcycles (7-9)3. 50cc ATVs4. 65cc motorcycles5. 70cc ATVs6. 85cc motorcycles (beginner)7. 85cc motorcycles (expert)

Area quilters, from beginners to seasonedstitchers, are invited to enter their best workin the upcoming Dickenson County Fair QuiltShow.

The Crooked Road Quilters Guild is onceagain hosting the annual show.

THE BASICS

Who can enter: Anyone. This show isopened to the public. Everyone is asked toparticipate and show off their work.Membership in Crooked Road Quilters Guildor any other guild or organization is NOTrequired to enter.

Entry deadline: Monday, July 30. Quiltswill be accepted from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. that

day at the fairgrounds’ vendor building.Quilts may also be left at All To Pieces quiltand fabric shop, 264 Main Street, Haysi, fromJuly 23-27 for delivery to the fairgrounds.

Judging and prizes: Judging will beTuesday, July 31 by paid judges who do notlive in our area. First, second and third placewinners will receive ribbons. Ribbons will bedisplayed on quilts by opening time that sameday. Best in Show winner will receive a giftbasket donated by Backporch Treasures,Haysi.

On display: Entries will be on view for thepublic from Tuesday, July 31 until Saturday,Aug. 4. Quilts may be picked up from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 4.

Guild to hostshow-and-tell

meetingnext month

The Crooked Road QuiltersGuild met July 3 at Jonnie B. DeelMemorial Library, Clintwood, with10 members present.

President Patricia Comptoncalled the meeting to order. LucilleGreen read the secretary’s report.Mary Sue Steffey reported onmonthly donations for theDickenson County Food Bank.Lora Clevengier talked about theguild’s luncheon plan for July 17 atMountainRose Vineyard. Memberswill have lunch and view the roses.Members will carpool.

The August meeting will be ashow and tell with members show-ing what they have been workingon.

Pictures of the trunk show werepassed around for viewing. It was agreat show with many beautifulquilts made by Phyllis Street.Cathy Helton will be contactedabout a future trunk show.

Raffle quilt money and ticketswere collected by Lora Clevengier.Contact any member for tickets.This is a beautiful quilt.

Alpha Hawkins will bring a pat-tern for chemo caps at the nextmeeting.

Fabric for the challenge is stillavailable. Contact PatriciaCompton or All to Pieces FabricShop at Haysi to purchase. Fabrichas been chosen for the 2013 chal-lenge.

The door prize was won byNellie Edwards. Fat quarters werewon by Lora Clevengier.

The University of Virginia’s College atWise will hold a groundbreaking ceremony forits health and wellness center on Thursday, July19, at 1 p.m.

The ceremony will be held on the lawn adja-cent to Bowers-Sturgill Hall.

Richard and Leslie Gilliam, natives ofSouthwest Virginia, have pledged $8.3 milliondollars for a new health and wellness centeraddition to the Slemp Student Center and reno-vations to Greear Gymnasium.

Richard Gilliam, a native of Wise, is a 1974graduate of UVa- Wise (formerly Clinch Valley

College), and Leslie Gilliam is from Jonesville.“My wife Leslie and I are delighted to help

provide UVa-Wise with new facilities for fit-ness,” Richard Gilliam said. “Our goal is toprovide for UVa-Wise in a way that will assistthe school in attracting and retaining studentsand to support and encourage a healthylifestyle for students.”

Their generous gift, the largest in the histo-ry of the school, will provide both a new addi-tion to the Student Center’s existing fitnesscenter and the renovation of 5,833 square feetof the Fred B. Greear Gymnasium.

Construction of the health and wellness centerwill add 11,000 square feet to the current fit-ness facility.

The center will house a new exercise area, amultipurpose room for yoga, Pilates, danceandother activities, two conference rooms forindividual and group health advising andinstruction, and locker rooms.

The renovation to portions of GreearGymnasium will feature a new entry and refur-bished restrooms and locker rooms. The proj-ect will provide excellent space for group exer-cise and intramural activities.

Dirt-flyin’ fun returns to county fair

SEE COUNTY, PAGE 7B

Motocross events at the 2012 Dickenson County Fair promise plenty of thrillsfor riders and spectators alike.PLEASE SEE FAIR, PAGE 6B

Area quilters are encouraged to enter their best work in the upcomingDickenson County Fair. Here, several quilts from last year’s show are displayed.

UVa-Wise sets groundbreaking for health and wellness center

Time to gather quiltsfor annual fair show

Adult learners, unlikechildren in public schoolsystems, have no lawsrequiring them to attendschool. Instead, they seekout opportunities to learnbecause of their owninternal motivation toachieve their goals.

However, adults maysometimes have troubledefining their personal oreducational goals. Whenneeding help with thistask, they may look totheir local adult educationprogram for assistance.

When adult learners enroll in a pro-gram, they usually remain there becausethey see the possibility of achieving theirgoals. Because of its importance to learn-er achievement and retention, goal set-ting is an important aspect of adult edu-cation programs.

Goal setting is an interactive processwhich involves learners in identifyingand recording their goals. Goals shouldalways be attainable and measurable. Atimeline for achieving goals should bebased on an instructional plan and perti-nent learning activities. Goals shouldalso undergo periodic review and revi-sion.

Adult education staff can help assesshow prepared learners are to achievetheir goals, what is involved in preparingto reach those goals, and how long itmight take to complete the process.

In his definition of self-directed learn-

ing, Malcolm Knowles,who is considered thefather of adult learning,describes a process “inwhich individuals take theinitiative, with or withoutthe help of others, in diag-nosing their learningneeds, formulating learn-ing goals, identifyinghuman and materialresources for learning,choosing and implement-ing appropriate learningstrategies and evaluatinglearning outcomes.”

His description emphasizes goal set-ting as a means to achievement.

Learners benefit from goal setting inseveral ways. They begin by taking own-ership in their own learning and settingrealistic expectations. They can developan understanding of short-term and long-term goals.

Individuals will be motivated by aclear learning plan and will develophigher self esteem as they work towardachieving those goals. Learners willshare in a collaborative approach to theirlearning as they are involved in theprocess of monitoring and evaluatingtheir own progress.

Do you need help setting some mean-ingful educational goals? ContactSouthwest Regional Adult Education at889-5424, or call toll-free at 1-866-581-9935. Setting and achieving goals canput you on the right track for a betterfuture.

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Rebecca Cheryl Fletcher & James Lee Puckett

Fletcher, Puckett to be wedRicky and Pam Fletcher of Clintwood are

pleased to announce the upcoming marriage oftheir daughter, Rebecca Cheryl Fletcher, toJames Lee Puckett, son of Denise and J.R.Osborne of Powell, Tenn., and Jimmy Puckettof Clintwood. The wedding will take place Aug.4, 2012 at 5 p.m. at Clintwood UnitedMethodist Church.

THE DICKENSON STAR ■ WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012 ■ PAGE 5B

Kason Slemp

Celebrates first birthdayKason Slemp celebrated his first birthday on

April 21, 2012 with a bass fishing party atClintwood Pizza Plus. He is the son of Tony andAmy Slemp of Clintwood. Grandparents areGrayon and Tippy Deel of Davenport, JackSlemp of Pound and Teresa Slemp of Clintwood.

Kayden Ellise Bostic

Announce birth of daughterKayden Ellise Bostic, the daughter of Kory and

Brandi Collins Bostic of Big Stone Gap, was bornMay 12, 2012 at 6:31 p.m. at Bristol RegionalMedical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 14ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Kayden waswelcomed home by her big brother, Kam.

Grandparents are Bobby and Diane Collins ofCoeburn and the late Kay Collins; and Kennyand Cherly Bostic of Bee.

Great-grandparents are Virginia Bostic ofCouncil and the late Ellis Bostic; Peggy Bartonof Haysi and the late Chan Barton; and Elmerand Pat Sanders of Coeburn.

Cards, calls, visits, food, medical help appreciated

I send a big, big hi toall my readers out there. Ihave missed doing myarticle so much.

I want to thank you allfor the phone calls fromsome of the ladies fromSplashdam Church andall the other calls I gotfrom all my family andfriends, and RachelChapel Church for thenice get-well card and allof the church memberswho took time to sign it.

If I get better so I cango to church I am goingto come tell you all“thank you” in person.The calls and cards meantso much to me.

I had some great doc-tors and nurses at JohnsonCity Hospital. They gotme back some on my feetand then got into rehab ina Norton hospital. Theywere so great. I thought Iwould never walk again

but Lord knows I workedhard. My therapist wouldtell me to do 20 leg liftswith weights on and Iwould do 40 on each legand before I knew it I waswalking 120 feet andevery day I would walkmore.

Nelson got put in thehospital. He had a heatstroke so they were takingme to Norton and theywere on their way toJohnson City with him.He stayed for a few daysthere and his daughterand I had him put in anursing home atClintwood until I got

home.I want to thank you all

who took good care ofhim, brought him food,and a big thanks to Bettyand Danny, DanielleHonker and Mike andTammy Garrett, and a bigthanks to Heather Garrettfor coming and staying allnight, to our friend andgreat landlord Tivis forthe great meals hebrought Nelson.

Now I have a greatnurse Brentney stayingall day and Heather stillstaying all night. And toall the visitors, Cassidyand her friend, this visitmean a lot.

I sat at the table andstrung beans and peas, cutcabbage and somecucumbers and my nursegot them on cooking forus. Thanks to Tivis andTammy for the gardenstuff.

A belated happy birth-day to Anthony Garrett.They had him a party atgrandma and grandpa’shouse and his step mommade the best chili.Heather brought us someone night. It was so good.

A happy birthdayto Jacob Polzin and allwho had one, and get wellto all (me, too). My heartgoes out to all who havelost a loved one and to thefamilies of the young kidswho got killed and hurt.The girl who was thedriver is first cousin tomy nurse Brentney.

God bless you all andkeep you safe in his handsuntil next week. Call oremail me. I would love tohear from you.

■ Call Nan Charles at276-835-1397 or e-mailher at mountain-cats2003@yahoo.com.

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McKinney completesbasic combat training

Army Pvt. Racheal M.McKinney, a DickensonCounty native, has gradu-ated from basic combattraining at Fort Jackson,Columbia, S.C.

McKinney is thedaughter of VintonMcKinney of FoxtownRoad, Clintwood.

She is a 2010 graduateof Clintwood HighSchool.

During the nine weeksof training, the soldierstudied the Army mission,history, tradition and corevalues, physical fitness,and received instruction

and practice in basic com-bat skills, militaryweapons, chemical war-fare and bayonet training,drill and ceremony,marching, rifle marks-manship, armed andunarmed combat, mapreading, field tactics, mil-itary courtesy, militaryjustice system, basic firstaid, foot marches, andfield training exercises.

Mi l i taryNews

Program helps adultlearners set goals

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Motorcross Practice - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMDemolition Derby - 6:00 PMTeen & Miss Dickenson County FairBeauty Pageant On Main Stage - 7:00 PM

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Motorcross Race DayGates Open at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMArts & Crafts Exhibit building openingbring your goods to display2:00 PM - 5:00 PMDickenson County Fair Baby & Little MissBeauty Pageant - Baby (0-35 Mos.)Little Miss (3-12) - 6:00 PMGo Cart Race - 7:00 PM

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Carnival Rides, Games and ConcessionsOpenKids Day Activities Start at 5:00 PMSponsored by E&S Grocery &WDIC RadioSenior’s Day Activities

Sponsored by Dickenson County HomeHealth, Stone Mountain Health &Appalachian Agency for Senior CitizensGet in Free & 1 Price Rides all RidesQuilts will be judgedCorn Hole TournamentVolleyball TournamentShades of Blue - 7:30 PMPatriots - 9:00 PM

WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 1ST

4-Wheeler Mud Bog ($10 Entry Fee) -6:00 PMKristi Isom Stanley on Main Stage - 7:00 PMShare the Fun 4-H Talent Show on SmallStage - 7:00 PMSouthern Breeze on Main Stage -9:00 PM

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FairFamily reunion filled withgood music, dancing

I had a wonderful day on Friday,July 6. I was invited up to CouncilPark for the reunion of the TivisEdwards family. I grew up withJeneva, Edgar, Janice, Lena andJoann.

I know the whole family becausemy sister Madeline married one ofthe children, Ayers. He died of can-cer in 1959 or 1960. We used to goon the Fourth of July picnics withTivis and Barbara’s family. Thatwas Ayers’ family and our family,Madeline’s, side.

I laughed more than I hadlaughed in a long time. That is sucha happy family, although they havebeen through a lot, too. Ayers,Burns, Tammy, Lillian, Jeneva andShirley are all gone on to heaven tobe with their Mom and Dad. So thatfamily is getting smaller and small-er, like mine. But they are still fullof joy.

We had a wonderful dinner, thenmusic, music, music and dancing,dancing, dancing. Chad Countsplayed the juice harp. That’s

JoAnn’s son. Lenord’s boys playedthe mandolin and fiddle. Edgarplayed the banjo and HanselEdwards played the guitar. Goodold country music filled the air,foot-tapping music and singing.

Lillian’s daughter flat-footed, sodid Loretta E., Lenord’s girls.JoAnn and her son Chad pulled offhis shoes, rolled up his pants andboy, did he flat-foot, barefooted.Laughter and happiness filled theair and I came away from thatreunion happy and feeling great.Thanks, JoAnn, and all the familyfor making me feel so welcome.

Then on Saturday my friends

Donna, Pearlie and I, along withBob, our driver, attended the beau-tiful outdoor wedding of Cody andJazmine out in the country nearJohnson City, Tenn., on a farm. Theweather was hot, the wedding out-side in the sun, but it was so beau-tiful.

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THURSDAY • AUGUST 2ND

Teen NightTeens 13-19 & Under Get in Free1 Price Rides all RidesDressed to Kill - Kiss Tribute BandOn Main Stage at 7:00 PMNWA Wrestling - 9:00 PM

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Truck & Tractor Pull - 6:00 PMTodd SullivanTim McGraw ImpersonatorOn Main Stage at 7:00 PM

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Kiwanis-Dickenson County Fair HorseShow at Horse Show Ring - 7:00 PM

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Breaking Out triathlon/duathlonto benefit American CancerSociety: July 28 at Breaks InterstatePark. The triathlon will consist of a3K kayak or canoe course, a 5Kmountain bike ride, and a 5K crosscountry run. The duathlon will includea 5K mountain bike ride and a 5Kcross country run. Entries are nowbeing accepted. Individuals and teamsof two to four people are eligible toenter. Categories for adults and youthcompetitors will be available. Entryfees are $100 for adult teams and $50for adults. Youth entry fee is $20 percompetitor. You may register up tothe day of the event; however, lunchand event t-shirts will be provided tothose who pre-register. The event isco-sponsored by Fishing for a CureRelay For Life Team, Breaks ParkRelay Team, and Dickenson CountyRelay for Life. All proceeds go to theAmerican Cancer Society. For moreinformation or to register, contact VickyO’Quinn at mwolvo@hotmail.com or

Jenny O’Quinn atjoquinn@breakspark.com.

Instruments needed for countyschools’ band programs: With 50 more studentsthan last year registered for the bandprogram in Dickenson County schoolsnext school year, there simply are notenough instruments to go around.Students have the option to participatein a rent-to-own program, or may bor-row an instrument from the school divi-sion if a purchase is not possible.Needed woodwind instrumentsinclude: flutes, clarinets, saxophones ofall types, oboes, and bassoons.Needed brass instruments are: trum-pets, french horns, trombones, bari-tones and tubas. Needed percussioninstruments include: snare drums,sticks, drum stands, xylophones, andbell kits. For more information, contactband directors Katie Elswick at krel-swick@dickenson.k12.va.us or 865-5361 or Shelly Molinary atsmolinary@dickenson.k12.va.us or926-8400.

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CountySummer vacation coming to an end soon

Hello to all of you. Ihope you are doing welland had a good week. Ithas been raining which wedo need.

Thanks to Bill Fuller’sbrother who gave mesome squash and zucchini.I love fried squash andzucchini bread. Thanks toBrandy Church for thesquash and green pepper. Ilove the fried green pep-per. I hadn’t tried itbefore. I learn somethingnew all the time.

Shew! It’s almost timeto return to school. Itdoesn’t seem we havebeen out but about a week.I hope we don’t have a lotof problems with theschool situation. Kids, getready for whatever changewe may have.

Welcome to SherriWillis, new principal atSandlick ElementarySchool. I am sure all ofyou will like her a lot. Mr.

Whitner will be HaysiHigh School principal so Iam sure he will be finethere. Regina and Dwaynewill not let him get lost inhis work.

I want to wish DakotaFuller a happy belatedbirthday. His mom (Cindy) and dad (Jerry) want himto know how much theylove him and can’t believehe has grown up so fast.Well Cindy, they reallydo.

Happy belated birthdayto Lois Wright inMichigan. I hope you hada wonderful day.

It looks like theDickenson County Fair is

going to have a lot ofthings going on. I willprobably miss most of itso you all keep me postedon what is going on. KatyJo, you make sure you doall right.

Jean Raines, I hopeyou are feeling better.Women just don’t give up,do they?

I want to send my sym-pathy to all who have losta loved one.

Get well to all the sick.Keep them in yourprayers.

Happy anniversary andbirthdays to you whereveryou are.

Remember, don’t makeold people mad. We don’tlike being old in the firstplace, so it doesn’t takemuch to tick us off.

I think this is a goodquote. So you young peo-ple who think we’re old,just remember this.

Send me news.

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BY CLIFTON D. CAUTHORNE JR.CALVARY BAPTIST OF CLINTWOOD

"Of all people!" That is what my mother would say ifshe could not believe that something had happened tosomeone.

In the book of Genesis, we meet the PatriarchAbraham's wife Sarah. As we consider how God blessedher, we marvel at his grace and exclaim, "Of all peo-ple!" Through her, we learn that in spite of our circum-stances and failures, God can accomplish great things inand through our lives if we trust him.

What kind of challenges do we find in Sarah's life?For one thing, she struggled with an inconsistent hus-band. Although Abraham generally acted in accordancewith godly principles, he still (like all of us) struggledwith sin.

Twice, considering his own safety rather than thewell-being of his wife, he told people that Sarah was hissister and not his wife. (Genesis 12,20)

Consider what spiritual consequences Abraham's liescould have had on Sarah. How does it affect us when wenotice the inconsistencies of a Christian?

Hypocrisy makes it difficult for us to trust the hyp-ocrite's God. However, by God's grace, we can chooseto place our faith in God and his Word despite thosewho imperfectly represent him here on earth.

Not only was Sarah's husband inconsistent, but shewas inconsistent as well. In Genesis 16, she encouragedher husband to father a baby by another woman.

Sarah's sinful advice not only caused division inAbraham's home, but it has also brought about the mod-ern-day conflicts in the Middle East. Sarah's descen-dants (the Israelites) still find themselves at war with theother woman's descendants (the Arabs).

In spite of the sins of our past, we can place our con-fidence in God and his Word. First John 1:7 teaches that"the blood of Jesus Christ [God's] Son cleanseth us fromall sin." As with Sarah, a merciful God can forgive ourpast sins and demonstrate his power in and through usby his Son Jesus Christ.

Such forgiveness and power only comes throughfaith. Sadly, Sarah did not always believe God. When

God told Sarah that she would be a mother at age 90,she "laughed within herself" and did not believe thatGod could bless her with a son. (Genesis 18:12)

God confronted Sarah about her doubts in Genesis18:15. After denying that she laughed at God's promiseto her, "[The Lord] said [unto Sarah], 'Nay; but thoudidst laugh.'"

Evidently, God's direct confrontation of Sarah's sinled her to repentance. Hebrews 11:11 reports that"through faith also Sara herself received strength to con-ceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she waspast age, because she judged him faithful who hadpromised."

God miraculously blessed Sarah with a son becauseshe did not allow her past to keep her from placing herconfidence in God at the present.

Have you ever doubted God or his Word? Even if wehave doubted him before, God invites us to trust himtoday.

The Devil wants to point out our past and persuade usthat God cannot bless our lives. Listen to hymn writerIsaac Watts as he exposes Satan's lie and praises the Godof our salvation:

The lying tempter would persuadeThere’s no relief in Heav’n;And all my swelling sins appearToo big to be forgiv’n.

But thou, my glory and my strength,Shalt on the tempter tread,Shalt silence all my threatening guilt,And raise my drooping head.

I cried, and from his holy hillHe bowed a listening ear;I called my Father, and my God,And he subdued my fear.

Salvation to the Lord belongs;His arm alone can save;Blessings attend thy people here,And reach beyond the grave.

Neighbors Helping NeighborsGREG MULLINS Pharmacist

8461 Main Street, Pound,VA 24279

Phone: 276-796-2200

Despite past sins, God promises a future

Church Bulletin noticesmust be in TheDickenson Star newsoffice by 5 p.m.Thursday for publicationthe next Wednesday.Notices may be called into 926-8816, faxed to926-8827 or e-mailed toptate@coalfield.com.Church Bulletin isreserved for announce-ment of special eventsand services. Toannounce regular servic-es and hours, pleasecontact our paid adver-tising department. Thepublic is cordially invited

to attend the followingevents sponsored byarea churches.

JULY 22

Dwale CommunityChurch: PalmerLeftwich will preach atthe 11 a.m. service.Pastor: Tommy Austin.

Georges ForkFreewill BaptistChurch: Danny Stanleywill preach at the 11a.m. service. Pastor:Harold Stanley.

Mountain ViewFreedom of Worship:Tim Mullins will preachand the congregation willsing at the 11 a.m. serv-ice.

Pound River Churchof the Brethren:Darrell Milgrim willpreach and GospelGrass Trio will sing at the11 a.m. service.

Rachel ChapelFreewill BaptistChurch: Robert Phippswill preach at the 11a.m. service. Pastor:Willie Stanley.

Ramey Flats Church:Bill Knoskie will preachand the Gospel Lightswill sing at the 11 a.m.service.

OTHER

Vacation Bible schoolat Rachel Chapel: July23-27, 6-8 p.m. nightly.The theme is “Christmas

in July”. Everyone is wel-come. Pastor: WillieStanley.

Vacation Bible schoolat Calvary BaptistChurch, GeorgesFork: July 23-27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly. Formore information or aride call 926-4988.

Calvary BaptistChurch annual homecoming: Aug. 5.Pastor Jerry Turner ofDothan, Ala., will preachand John Delaney willprovide special music.Services will be held at10 a.m., 11 a.m. and1:30 p.m. with a dinneron the ground at 12:30p.m.. Everyone is invitedto “Come Back toCalvary.”

B U L L E T I N

Fletcher is PACE’s newassistant director

Donna Fletcher is thenew assistant director ofAppalachian Agency forSenior Citizens’ AllCAREfor Seniors PACE pro-gram.

Fletcher will assist theAllCARE for Seniorsdirector with planning,managing and overseeingactivities and operationsof the primary PACE(Program of All-InclusiveCare for the Elderly) cen-ter as well as the satellitelocation in Haysi.

Prior to her employ-ment with AASC,Fletcher spent more than20 years in healthcare,

most recently as coder forClinch Valley MedicalCenter and QualityAssurance Coordinator forClinch Valley Physicians.

Fletcher received abachelor of science degree

in organizational manage-ment from BluefieldCollege in Bluefield, Va.,and is a certified coderwith American HealthInformation Associationand American Academy ofProfessional Coders.

When Fletcher is notvolunteering in her churchor the Feeding AmericaMobile Food Pantry, she isgardening with her hus-band at their home inVansant.

For more informationabout AASC, visit theorganization’s website atwww.aasc.org or call toll-free at 1-800-656-2272.

Donna Fletcher

Medical waste doesn’tbelong in household trash

Do not place medical waste inyour household trash, theCumberland Plateau Regional WasteManagement Authority and itsmember counties’ solid wastedepartments advise their customers.

This practice is illegal and costlyto correct, a press release from theauthority states. If you are foundperforming this practice, you can becharged with improper disposal ofregulated medical waste.

Besides medical syringes andneedles, medical waste includesitems that have come into contactwith bodily fluid from someonereceiving treatments with nuclearmedicine. This includes any materi-al that comes into contact with bod-

ily fluids such as urine, saliva,blood, tobacco spit, bandages, adultdiapers, wound dressings, sharps,nasal drainage. These items willcause the landfill sensors to sound.

If you are a patient receivingnuclear medicine, please keep allmaterials/trash isolated for at leasttwo weeks before your scheduledtrash pickup date. This will allowany nuclear materials to dissipateand can be placed into your normalhouse trash.

If you need assistance with deter-mining if you can or can’t dispose ofmaterials into your household trashplease contact the DickensonCounty solid waste transfer stationat 276-835-1024.

Alderman recognized

for communityservice

Dr. Kurtz Alderman of Clintwood was recentlyhonored by the Modern Woodmen of America’sHometown Heroes Program for his countlesshours of service to the Dickenson County commu-nity.

Alderman was honored for his many years ofvolunteer service as the Clintwood High Schoolfootball team physician.

In recognition of his efforts, members ofModern Woodmen’s Clintwood chapter presentedDr. Alderman during a dinner at Clintwood PizzaHut with a certificate and awarded a $100 grant tothe Clintwood Food Bank, the charitable organi-zation of his choice.

Alderman is also a life member of ClintwoodKiwanis Club, as well as a member of ClintwoodUnited Methodist church.

BAPTIST

Clintwood Baptist ChurchClintwood

BAPTIST - FREE WILL

Dyers Chapel ChurchClinchco

Flemingtown Free Will BaptistClintwood

Fremont Freewill BaptistClinchco

Hill Ridge Freewill BaptistClintwood

Lick Creek Freewill BaptistHaysi

Peuther Chapel ChurchClinchco

Rachel ChapelCoeburn

Splashdam Freewill BaptistChurchHaysi

Valleyview Freewill BaptistClintwood

BAPTIST - INDEPENDENT

Calvary Baptist ChurchClintwood

Skeetrock Bible Church926-6242Pastor: Eddie Mullins Sun. School: 9:45amSun. Worship: 11:00amSunday AWANA Club: 6:00pmWednesday Bible: 7:00pm

Skeetrock Community ChurchClintwood, VA

BAPTIST - MISSIONARY

Clinchco Missionary BaptistClinchco • 835-9582Pastor: Randy MooreSunday School: 10amSunday Worship: 11amWednesday Bible Study:6:15pm

BAPTIST - SOUTHERN

Greenbriar Baptist ChurchHaysi

BIBLE

Clintwood Bible ChurchClintwood

BRETHREN

Cumberland Church of theBrethrenClintwood

Pound River ChurchClintwood

CATHOLIC

St Joseph's CatholicClintwood

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Breaks Church of ChristBreaks

Clintwood Church of ChristClintwood

COMMUNITY

Faith Bible ChurchClinchco

HOLINESS

Walnut Grove Holiness ChurchHaysi

JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

Kingdom Hall-Jehovah's WitnessClinchco

METHODIST - UNITED

Clintwood United MethodistClintwood

McClure United MethodistMcClure

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Mountain View Freedom of WorshipClintwood

OTHER

Good News ChapelBartlick

PENTECOSTAL

Clinchco PentecostalClinchco

PRESBYTERIAN

Big Ridge Presbyterian Church Big Ridge

Sandlick PresbyterianSandlick

PRESBYTERIAN - PCA

Bartlick Presbyterian ChurchHaysi

Dickenson First PresbyterianHaysi

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Jones & Counts PharmacyJones & Counts Pharmacy251 Main Street • Haysi, VA • 865-5560

“Your Hometown Pharmacy”Don Jones & Ervin Counts, Pharmacists

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NEW THIS WEEK

Rasnake, Rasnic, Rasnickfamilies (42nd annual):Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Lebanon High School. Pleasebring a covered dish and enjoythe day. Call 276-859-2776 formore information.

Counts family (71st annu-al): Aug. 4, 3 p.m., BreaksInterstate Park, shelter no. 5.The reunion will furnish a

cookout. Descendants of JohnCounts (17??-1803) of GladeHollow are invited to attend.Anyone having family artifactsor photos are encouraged tobring them. For more informa-tion visit www.countsfamilyre-union.com or email GailMarney atgmarney@yahoo.com.

Turner family: Aug. 11,4 p.m., Haysi Kiwanis park.Please bring a covered dishand a dessert. Call 276-835-8451 for more information.

Descendants of Josephand Laura Ball Silcox,Monroe and Alice Silcoxand Ambrose and ZilphiaCounts Silcox and relatedfamilies: Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.,

Dickenson County CareerCenter, Clinchco. Please bringa covered dish. Call Reba at276-395-2725 for more infor-mation.

JULY 21-22

Fletcher family: July 21, 11a.m., Clintwood Walking Parkshelter. Bring a covered dish,drinks and pictures ofdeceased family for a memorytable. Call 276-835-8714 formore information.

Kendrick Phipps families:July 21, 11:30 a.m., Bear Penshelter. Please bring a covereddish. Call Randall Phipps, 926-4113, or Rosanna PhippsSellers, 926-6472, for moreinformation.

Phipps family (36th annu-al): July 22, 12 p.m.,Clintwood Community PicnicShelter. Please bring a covereddish. Call Randall Phipps, 926-4113, or Kathy Stanley, 926-6871, for more information.

Nelson and Lula RamseyBranham family: July 21, 11a.m., Ramsey Ridge Church.Please bring a covered dishand drinks.

J.C. and Jane Swindalland Henry and CarrieShort families (memorialand reunion): July 21-22.Church services will be held atLittle Zion Old Regular BaptistChurch, near the Camp Creekand Camp Jacob intersection,Saturday and Sunday morn-

ing. A potluck dinner will followthe Sunday service atClintwood Community Center.All family and friends are invit-ed to attend.

JULY 28-29

Wallace family: July 28, 10a.m., John Flannagan Spillway.This year, it will be “HillbillyStyle.” Please bring a covereddish. Call 276-639-7500 formore information.

Wallace family (24thannual): July 28, 10:30 a.m.,Breaks Interstate Park, shelterno. 6. Please bring a covereddish. Call Amanda CountsPayne, 615-582-3884, or EricCounts, 423-293-2696, formore information.

F A M I LY , C L A S S

What are America’s mostpopular baby names?

BY JOSH MCMURRAYSOCIAL SECURITY DISTRICT MANAGER

Each year, Social Security announcesthe top baby names for boys and girls,based on Social Security card applica-tions for babies born in the previousyear. If you have children or you’refriends or relatives with those who do,chances are you might know a fewbabies with the “in” names.

This year, the most popular babies inthe playpen are Jacob and Sophia, fol-lowed by Mason and Isabella. You canvisit them in their online “crib” atwww.socialsecurity.gov/babynames.

At the website, you also can see otherlists of popular baby names. For exam-ple, you can search for the 1,000 mostpopular names of a decade, the five mostpopular names of the past century, orsearch for the most popular names inyour state. You can even get popularbaby names for twins. Plug in any name— including your own — to see where itcomes in on the list.

But Jacob and Sophia’s page isn’t justabout baby names. Find out about get-ting a Social Security number for yourbaby and what every parent should knowabout Social Security.

Learn about benefits for children andgrandchildren, and plan your family’sfinancial future.

You also can link to informationabout having a healthy pregnancy, tak-ing care of your newborn, and child-proofing your home. Need to read up onchildhood immunizations, food stamps,or other nutrition assistance programsfor families with children? The links arethere, along with more information thanthere are gifts at a baby shower.

When people think about SocialSecurity, they often think of the retire-ment years. But Social Security is therethroughout your life — from the day achild is named. Social Security’s popularBaby Names page has a lot to offer. Seefor yourself atwww.socialsecurity.gov/babynamestoday.

Commodity Storage grantoffered to livestock producersLivestock producers in Southwest

Virginia counties will be eligible formatching grants this year under a pro-gram funded by the Virginia TobaccoIndemnification & CommunityRevitalization Commission.

The Southwestern VirginiaCommodity Storage Initiative Projectoffers livestock and grain producersan opportunity to apply for a costshare incentive up to $3,300 per pro-ducer for improvement practices ineither hay/straw storage, feed/grainstorage, or commodity feed storagestructures.

A larger cost share up to $10,000 isavailable for three-bay or larger com-modity sheds or 10,000-bushel or larg-er grain bins. Cost share funds will beavailable to producers who meet alleligibility requirements. Eligibilityrequirements can be obtained from theWise County Extension Office.

These requirements includes thatthose applying for bulk feed storagestructures or bins must own a mini-mum 25 breeding age females or

stockers of cattle or own 50 breedingage females of sheep or goats annual-ly; those applying for grain bin storagemust produce 50 acres of grain; andthose applying hay/straw storage struc-ture must produce at least 25 acres ofhay or own 25 breeding age females orstockers of cattle or own 50 breedingage females of sheep or goats.

The objective of the SouthwesternVirginia Commodity Storage Initiativeis to improve the feed and/or storageefficiency of commodities for live-stock and grain producers in tobacco-dependent communities. Constructionof on-farm structures will enhancefarm profitability and therefore benefitthe region’s overall economy.

For more information contact AmyOsborne at the Wise County ExtensionOffice, located in the Wise Skill Centeron Hurricane Road in Wise. The officeis open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.until noon and 1 until 5 p.m. The officephone number is 328-6194.

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3 BDRM/2 FULL BATHHOUSE on Jackston St. Over1700 square ft.. Central air,hardwood through-out.$115,000. Call 276-926-4989. 7-11-3t s7-25---2 BDRM/1 BTH HOUSE onBartley St. in Haysi. Priced tosell, $13,900. Owner financ-ing available. Call 423-274-0282 or 423-571-7202. 6-27-12-tfn---2 BDRM/1 BTH HOUSE on1–1/2 acre land. New metalroof, guttering in 2010, onThe Lake Road, for moreinformation call 276-926-5603 or 276-644-1918. 5-30-9t s7-25

2 BDRM, 1 1/2 BTH MOBILEHOME, nice lot in HollyBrook. Lot rent is$125/month. Call 276-926-6231. 7-11-3t s7-25---3 BDRM/2BTH mobile home,2 car garage with land. 1 milefrom Bear Pen Park. 926-5355. 7-4-4t s7-25---LAND AND TRAILER. BigStone Gap. $65,000.Serious Inquiries Only. Call276-220-3778. 6-27-12-tfn-nc

HAVING AN ESTATE SALE,everything must go. The salewill be at 505 DickensonHighway, Clintwood on July27 and 28 from 9-5. 7-18-2ts7-25

FILL DIRT in Clintwood area.Rates depend on haulage dis-tance. 926-8429. 7-18-12-tfn---HOUSEBOAT 12' X 55' atSouth Holston Lake. In goodcondition. For more informa-tion call 423-282-5868. 7-11-2t s7-18---MULLINS TRUCKING hasgravel for sale. Pickup/deliv-ery, septic systems, houseseats, etc. (276)393-2666. 1-12-tfn

LOST DOG– Male BlueHeeler. Answers to "BO".Blue collar with blue and redtags. Last seenFoxtown/Happy Valley. Call276-219-7613, 276-275-1426or 276-926-4436. 7-18-1t s7-18

HOUSE LOCATED INMcCLURE. Newly remodeledinside and out, 3 bedroom, 1bath, full basement. No petsand reference required. 276-835-8942. 7-18-2t s7-25---2 BDRM/ 2BTH NICEMOBILE HOME in a nice loca-tion in Clintwood. Referencesrequired. HUD approved. Call276-395-3661. 7-18-1t s7-18---2 BDRM, 2 BTH TRAILER onRose Ridge in small trailerpark. All appliances, islandsink, garden tub, extra nice,large yard, $400/rent,$200/deposit. NO PETS. Call276-835-8488. 7-18-2t s7-25---2 BEDROOM TRAILER, HUDapproved, two miles fromHaysi on Big Ridge Road.Call 276-835-1354. 7-18-2t s7-25---1 BDRM HOUSE in Bartlick,$300/month, $300/deposit,Call 276-865-5500. 7-11-2t s7-18---FOR RENT– A house inClinchco, 5 rooms with stoveand refrigerator and heatpump, deposit and referencerequired. 835-8581. 7-4-12-tfn

THREE BEDROOM, TWOBATH MOBILE HOME NEARTARPON. WASHER, DRYER,STOVE, REFRIGERATOR.HUD APPROVED. 865-4372.7-11-2t s7-18---THREE BEDROOM HOUSEAT TARPON. STOVE,REFRIGERATOR. HUDAPPROVED. PRIVATE LOT.865-4372. 7-11-2t s7-18---A & D HOLDINGS has ahouse in Clinchco and a 2bdrm mobile home in theTarpon area, HUD approved.276-835-7027. 7-11-12-tfn---VERY NICE MOBILE HOMESin Flemingtown section ofClintwood with heat pumps.Call 926-5322. 5-16-12-tfn.---3 BDRM TRAILER, HUDapproved in Violets TrailerPark. For more info call 276-926-8836. 4-11-12-tfn

FURNISHED OFFICE SPACEin Nora – 1 to 3 Rooms,Phone, Internet, Copier, Fax,Utilities, Kitchen (276) 608-4899. 7-11-2t s7-18---BUSINESS OFFICE SPACE onCourthouse Road, situatedbehind the Dollar Generalbuilding in Clintwood.Available for occupancy byFeb. 1. For more information,call (276)614-4146 or(276)614-4177. 12-30-tfn

WORK-At-Home andFederal/ Postal Job Scams.Public Service Message.Looking for a Federal orPostal job? What looks likethe ticket to a secure jobmight be a scam. For infor-mation, call the FederalTrade Commission, toll free1-877-FTC-HELP, or visitwww.ftc.gov. A messagefrom The Dickenson Starand the FTC. 7-9-tfn---FIRST CHOICE HOMEHEALTH CARE is acceptingapplications for an RN posi-tion for visiting field work.This is a full time positionwith benefits (health insur-ance, life insurance and den-tal insurance). Applicantsmust have reliable vehicle,have current Virginia license,good organizational skillsand possess excellent nurs-ing skills. Salary negotiableplus mileage.

Home health experiencenot required for this position.Please apply in person toFirst Choice Home HealthCare, 46–7th St., Norton, VA(across from Norton PostOffice). Applications will beaccepted until position isfilled. No phone calls. EOE 7-18-2t s7-25---THREE PART-TIME POSI-TIONS Needed at Local LawOffice: If you are a responsi-ble, dependable person withexcellent computer skills,proficient in computer pro-grams such as Excel, cantype at least 60 wpm accu-rately, have good grammarand writing skills, and wantto work at least 20 hours perweek, please send yourresume to: Part-TimePosition, PO Box 380,Norton, Virginia 24273 nolater than August 1, 2012. 7-18-1t s7-18---CCAARRPPEENNTTEERRSS–– OOPPEERRAATTOORRSS ––LLAABBOORREERRSS– HIGHWAY PRO-JECTS IN SMYTH,ALLEGHANY, FRANKLINAND DICKENSON COUNTIESIN VIRGINIA. APPLY ATORDERS CONSTRUCTIONCO., 605 LITHIA ROAD,WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382.276-227-0378 EOE 7-11-2t s7-18---ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A 1BDRM APARTMENT RENTFREE? This might be the jobfor you. Night Manager atSouthern Heritage Inn. NoPets. For more informationcall 276-926-4617 or 276-865-2187. 7-4-3t s7-18---DRIVERS CLASS–B CDL:Great Pay & Home–Time! No-Forced Dispatch! New sin-gles from Dublin terminal tosurrounding states. 888-567-4861. 6-27-4t s7-18

NEED YARD WORK DONE?Reasonable rates. Call 276-926-4859 before 9 p.m. 7-4-12-tfn---WILL DO EXCAVATINGWORK (Big ponds, septic) inDickenson and Wise. Call276-926-6103 or 276-926-2224. Ask for Dustin. 7-4-4ts7-25

LEGAL NOTICEVIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

DICKENSON COUNTYDEWEY BELDON FIELDS, JR

PLAINTIFFVS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL

PROPERTY BY COURT ORDER

CASE NO. CL10-50PAUL ED FIELDS

DEFENDANTPursuant to Order entered

May 8, 2012, in the CircuitCourt for Dickenson County,Virginia, the undersignedSpecial Commissioners willoffer for sale at public auc-tion to highest bidder the fol-lowing real estate, togetherwith improvements thereon,situate, lying and being inDickenson County, Virginia,described as follows, to-wit:

Tax ID Number:00000000002460 (190B–2070):

CEMETERY AND ACREAGE:A 4.1 acre, more or less, tractconsisting of real propertywith a cemetery locatedthereon, situate in the CaneyCreek Section in the ErvintonMagisterial District ofDickenson County, Virginia.

Being that same propertydevised and bequeathed toDewey Beldon Fields, Jr., andPaul Ed Fields by the LastWill and Testament of DeweyFields, who died July 23,1974, in Dickenson County,Virginia.

EXCEPTING and RESERV-ING from this conveyance allcoal, gas, oil, minerals andmineral/mining rights as mayhave been heretofore sold orconveyed.

This conveyance madeSUBJECT to any and allreservations, easements,exceptions, conditions,restrictions and/or adverseconveyances as the samemay lawfully affect theabove-described property.DDAATTEE AANNDD TTIIMMEE OOFF SSAALLEE::JJuullyy 1199,, 22001122,, aatt 11::0000 PP..MM.

PPLLAACCEE OOFF SSAALLEE:: Frontsteps of Dickenson CountyCourthouse, 293 ClintwoodMain Street, Clintwood,Virginia.

TTEERRMMSS OOFF SSAALLEE: Cash orCashier’s Check. A deposit of10% of the sale price in cashor certified/cashier’s checkrequired at the time andplace of sale. Balance ofsale price to be paid in cashor its equivalent within 30days of auction date. Saleshall be subject to approvalof Dickenson County CircuitCourt. Subject to such addi-tional terms as may beannounced at sale. The prop-erty and any improvementsthereon shall be sold in “ASIS, WHERE IS” conditionwithout warranty; and con-veyance shall be made bySpecial Warranty Deed.

TO VIEW THIS PROPERTYPRIOR TO SALE, contact theundesigned SpecialCommissioners.GREGORY D. GILBERT AND

WILLIAM J. STURGILLSPECIAL COMMISSIONERS

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

GREGORY D. GILBERTP. O. Box 336

Wise, Virginia 24293(276)328-5286

ORWILLIAM J. STURGILL

P. O. Box 3458Wise, Virginia 24293

(276)328-86007-11-2t s7-18

---NOTICE OF

TRUSTEE’S SALEDickenson County, Virginia

In execution of a CreditLine Deed of Trust datedOctober 7, 2006, of record inthe Circuit Court Clerk’sOffice for Dickenson County,Virginia in Deed Book 430,Page 749 (which Deed ofTrust was corrected byCorrected Credit Line Deed ofTrust dated October 7, 2006,of record in the aforesaidClerk’s Office in Deed Book448, Page 114), the under-signed Substitute Trustee(hereinafter “Trustee”) will,on Monday, July 23, 2012, at1:00 p.m., at the front doorsof the Dickenson CountyCourthouse, Main Street,Clintwood, Virginia, offer for

sale at public auction to thehighest bidder the followingproperty with improvementsthereon:

All that certain tract or par-cel of land, with all the appur-tenances thereunto belong-ing, situate, lying and beingon the waters of TildaAnderson Branch, inDickenson County, Virginia,and being more particularlybounded and described asfollows, to-wit:

BEGINNING at a metalstake witnessed by a con-crete post; thence in an east-erly direction 193 feet acrossa flat to a metal stake wit-nessed by a poplar treemarked by three hatchetmarks; thence in a southerlydirection 262 feet with afence line to a metal stakewitnessed by a maplemarked by three hatchetmarks; thence in a westerlydirection 134 feet down thehill to a metal stake wit-nessed by a beech tree in thecenter of a hollow; thence ina northerly direction 235 feetup the hill to a metal stakewitnessed by a white oakmarked by three hatchetmarks; thence in a northerlydirection 180 feet to theBEGINNING, containing 4acres, more or less, andbeing the same land con-veyed to Daniel MorganMullins by Deed dated May18, 1989, and of record inDeed Book 258, Page 434, inthe Circuit Court Clerk’sOffice of Dickenson County,Virginia. TAX ID NO.: 18087

There is excepted andreserved from this con-veyance such of the coal, oil,gas, minerals, rights, privi-leges, etc., that have beenheretofore sold or exceptedfrom said property. Thisproperty is made subject toand/or benefit of those addi-tional superior liens, mechan-ics’ liens, restrictions,covenants, easements, rightsof way, and conditions appli-cable to said real estate, ifany there be, as contained inprior deeds properly ofrecord.

Bids may be solicited inparcels or in bulk, in theSubstitute Trustee’s discre-tion. Deposit of $3,000.00cash or check drawn uponcertified funds (no personalor cashier’s checks drawnupon uncertified fundsaccepted without priorTrustee approval) for the bidshall be required to qualify asa bidder before the sale,except from the Noteholder,or a deposit of 10% of thesale price, whichever islower. Deposit, without inter-est, is applied to the pur-chase price at settlement.Settlement will be held on orbefore 15 days after the sale.The Trustee reserves theright to extend the date ofsettlement as may be neces-sary to complete arrange-ments for settlement. TheTrustee also reserves theright to amend or supplementthe terms of sale by verbalannouncements during thesale, modify the require-ments for bidders’ deposits,withdraw all or part of theproperty from the sale beforethe commencement of bid-ding, recess the sale, andconduct such other sales asthe Trustee may determine inher discretion.

The balance of the pur-chase price shall be in cashor its equivalent. The proper-ty and any improvementsthereon shall be sold in “ASIS, WHERE IS” conditionwithout any warranties. Thepurchaser recognizes andagrees that any investigation,examination, or inspection ofthe Property is within thecontrol of the owner or own-ers or other parties in pos-session and their agents andnot within the control of theTrustee, the Noteholder, ortheir successors or assigns.The purchaser will berequired to sign aMemorandum of Sale incor-porating all the terms of thesale. Written notice hasbeen sent to the owner(s)pursuant to Virginia law.

Joyce S. SturgillSubstitute Trustee

For information contact:Johnny PooleTina Brooks

New Peoples BankP.O. Box 2500

Lebanon, VA 24266276-889-51007-11-2t s7-18

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Trust in the original principalamount of $65,986.50, fromCheri Taylor and Teddy M.Taylor, Grantor(s), dated May21, 2002, recorded amongthe land records of the CircuitCourt for the County ofDickenson on May 31, 2002as Instrument #020001066in Book 376 at Page 038, theundersigned appointedSubstitute Trustee will offerfor sale at public auction atthe CCoouurrtthhoouussee SStteeppss ffoorr tthhee

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TTEERRMMSS OOFF SSAALLEE:: AALLLLCCAASSHH.. A bidder’s deposit of$7,000.00 or 10% of the saleprice will be required in cash,certified or cashier’s check.Settlement within fifteen(15) days of sale, otherwiseTrustee may forfeit deposit.Additional terms to beannounced at sale. Thisnotice is an attempt to collecton a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used forthat purpose. Loan Type:Conv/Conv (Trustee #520058)

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Virginia, LLC is applying forbond release on Permit #1101895 located in Wise andDickenson Counties, 5 mileswest of Clintwood, VA offRoute 631 on Cane Branch.This permit consists of 29.11acres which are bondedunder the Virginia CoalSurface Mining ReclamationFund (Pool Bond). As provid-ed by 4VAC25-130.801.17 ofthe Virginia Coal SurfaceMining ReclamationRegulations, the applicant isrequesting that the totalbond amount of $10,000 inthe form of an insurancesurety currently posted forthis permit be released.

This bond release requestis based on completion of theextended period of responsi-bility (6 full years) for suc-cessful revegetation and thefollowing reclamation:

1. Backfilling, regrading andrevegetation of all distur-bances.

2. Hydroseeding was per-formed in 04/05 and trees

planted in 02/06.3. The post-mining land

uses on this permit areunmanaged forest and fish &wildlife habitat.

Any person with a validlegal interest which might beadversely affected by thisproposal; or an officer orhead of any federal, state orlocal government agency orauthority may within 30 daysof August 8, 2012 submitwritten comments or objec-tions concerning this bondrelease, and may alsorequest, in writing, that theDivision of Mined LandReclamation hold a publichearing or an informal con-ference. A copy of materialsconcerning this request willbe available for publicinspection at the Division ofMined Land Reclamation'soffice in Big Stone Gap,Virginia.

All correspondence shouldbe submitted to the Divisionof Mined Land Reclamation((AAtttteennttiioonn:: PPeerrmmiitt SSeeccttiioonn)), P.O. Drawer 900, Big StoneGap, Virginia, 24219.Telephone (276) 523-8202.Written comments and arequest for informal confer-ence may be e-mailed to theDivision atDmlrPublicNotice@dmme.vir-ginia.gov .

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PUBLIC NOTICEDickenson County Behavioral

Health Services will destroyinactive consumer recordsbeginning July 31, 2012,according to the code ofVirginia Section 42.1-79. Theconsumer or an authorizedrepresentative will have anopportunity to request pos-session of their record bycalling our office. Proof ofidentity will be required.Included in the purging willbe adult records inactiveprior to December 30, 2005.Included will be inactiverecords of juveniles who are18 years of age, with a mini-mum retention of 6 years.The deadline to contact willbe July 20, 2012. For moreinformation call 926-1680.

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PPUUBBLLIICC NNOOTTIICCEEAPPLICATION FOR

PERMIT REVISION TOCSMO PERMIT #1201856

NPDES PERMIT NO. 008156UNDER CHAPTER 19

TITLE 45.1CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NO.

1122WWAACC0055Paramont Coal Company

Virginia, LLC, 5703Crutchfield Drive, Norton, Va.24273 is applying to theVirginia Division of MinedLand Reclamation (VDMLR)for a Revision of Permit No.1201856. This revision appli-cation proposes that an addi-tional 533.15 acres be addedto the approved limits ofunderground mining (PMU).Recovery of additional LowerBanner seam reserves is pro-posed by conventional under-ground mining method at thefollowing location:

The proposed undergroundamended PMU is located tothe north and east of the cur-rent PMU area south of StateRoute 83 at the headwatersof Georges Fork in DickensonCounty.

A copy of the applicationmaterials will be available forinspection and public com-ment at the DickensonCounty Building Inspector’sOffice, Clintwood, Virginia.The additional mining areawill be located in DickensonCounty.

Any person whose inter-ests are or may be adverselyaffected by the proposedoperation, or any officer orhead of any Federal, State, orLocal Government agency orauthority may within 30 daysof July 18, 2012 submit writ-

ten comments or objections,concerning the proposedoperation, and may alsorequest in writing, thatVDMLR hold an informal con-ference concerning the appli-cation. A request for an infor-mal conference shall followthe requirements of 4 VAC25-130-773.13(c) of VDMLR’SRegulations.

All correspondence shouldbe submitted to VDMLR, P.O.Drawer 900, Big Stone Gap,Virginia 24219, Attn: PermitSection, Phone: (276) 523-8202

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NORTON — Running the BostonMarathon once is considered quite a feat,but tackling the prestigious 26.2-milecourse three times is something else alto-gether.

That’s just what Norton residentTracy Fultz, 52, accomplished April 16when he crossed the finish line in Bostonfor the third time since his first race therein 1995.

Fultz works full-time for the U.S.Forest Service in tree stand managementand as a wildland firefighter, a physical-ly demanding job that provided the inspi-ration for his running career.

“I started running when I startedworking for the Forest Service (about 30years ago) to keep in condition to fightfires,” he said. “Our job is a very physi-cally demanding job, working in themountains on treacherous, steep terrain.”

Those first few footfalls provedaddicting, and Fultz soon found himselfhooked, entering races and dreamingabout Boston.

“If you run Boston, you’ve reachedthe pinnacle of running,” he said. “It’sthe most prestigious marathon in theworld and the only one in the world youhave to qualify for.”

Fultz has now completed sixmarathons. His first, the Marine CorpsMarathon in Washington D.C., was in1993.

He qualified for his first BostonMarathon in the Carolina Marathon heldin Columbia, S.C., with two minutes tospare.

QUALIFYINGThose wishing to run Boston must

attain a pre-determined qualifying timebased on their age on a certified course— meaning a course that has been accu-rately measured and certified by USATrack & Field, the national governingbody for track and field, long-distancerunning and race walking in the U.S.

Athletics Canada and the Associationof International Marathon and RoadRaces offer additional certified courselistings for races outside the U.S.

To qualify for the 1995 race, Fultz hadto log a less than three-hour, 10-minutemarathon. He finished the CarolinaMarathon in three hours, eight minutes.

At age 34, Fultz ran his first BostonMarathon, finishing in three hours, 33

minutes. During his second appearance— also the 100th anniversary of the race— Fultz finished in three hours, 13 min-utes.

The Boston Marathon began in 1897.Fifteen participants started that inauguralyear and 10 finished. By comparison, thecentennial race boasted 35,868 finishers.The race is deemed the world’s oldestmarathon and is regarded as one of theworld’s most prestigious road races. It isheld each year on Patriot’s Day, the thirdMonday in April.

Sixteen years after his last trip toBoston, Fultz returned to the course,desiring to tackle his favorite raceagain and to see how he would fare at hisage. He was 51 when he ran earlier thisyear and finished in three hours, 46 min-utes.

This year’s race was one of the hotteston record, with temperatures in the mid-80s. The Boston Athletic Association,which manages the race, offered severalthousand deferrals to next year’s racedue to the heat.

“It was brutal,” admitted Fultz. “Itslowed my time probably 20 to 30 min-utes.”

Support from spectators and cama-raderie among fellow runners kept himmoving. He said several communitiesalong the way kept runners cool withwater hoses, fire hydrants and mistinghuts.

Fultz said he was fine until about mile

14, when his legs cramped and he had tosit for a minute. Another runner camealong and helped him stretch, and Fultzcontinued and crossed the finish line fora third time.

TRAININGFultz, who regularly runs 20 to 25

miles a week, sets aside six months formarathon training, slowly building hisweekly mileage to between 65 and 70miles. His longest run during training isbetween 20 and 21 miles, and he regular-ly logs his runs around Wise.

His favorite route starts at theUniversity of Virginia’s College at Wiseand winds around the Lonesome PineAirport, passes by the Wise County fair-grounds and through the county’sHurricane section. He also does a fewruns starting at John I. Burton HighSchool, tackling the grueling climb up toHigh Knob.

Balancing a full-time job while train-ing is difficult, he said, but the benefitsrunning brings him make it all worth-while.

“You get it in your blood; it’s some-thing you’ve just got to do,” he said.“You get into a nine- or 10-mile run, youget that runner’s high and those endor-phins and you just feel like you could run50 miles.”

Running also builds a healthier body,offers stress relief and better sleep, headded.

FUTUREFultz said he would like to run Boston

again, though he doesn’t know yet if thatwill be next year.

When he retires from the ForestService, he also has aspirations to runacross the country and raise money forthe American Cancer Society, a causeclose to his heart — his father died oflung cancer a couple of years ago.

When he crossed the finish line thisyear, Fultz thought of his father, sharingwith him that special moment that hedeems indescribable.

“When you cross the finish line thereat Boston, it’s one of the most incrediblefeelings that you’ll ever experience,” hesaid. “It’s like you’re floating.”

Marathon manRunner does third Boston Marathon

‘If you run Boston,

you’ve reached

the pinnacle

of running.’

— Tracy Fultz,

three-time Boston

Marathon finisher

Tracy Fultz, 52,

stands atop the

Powell Valley

overlook with

his Boston

Marathon

finisher

medals.

Fultz has run

the prestigious

26.2-mile race

three times,

including this

year, finishing

in three hours,

46 minutes.PHOTO COURTESY JASON FULTZ

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Members of the Modern Woodmen of AmericaClintwood Chapter recently helped raise $2,000 forErvinton Elementary School during a field day event.

The amount includes $1,000 matched by ModernWoodmen’s home office through the organization’smatching fund program. The money will be used forvarious projects for the seventh grade students of theschool.

The matching fund program offers ModernWoodmen members nationwide the chance to showtheir support for a community cause, organization orindividual in need by holding fundraisers.

Bill King, the local Modern Woodmen agent, andDavid Robbins, activities coordinator for the Clintwoodchapter, have presented over $20,000 in DickensonCounty the past three years.

As a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society, ModernWoodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investmentproducts not to benefit stockholders but to improve thequality of life of its stakeholders — members, theirfamilies and their communities. This is accomplishedthrough social, charitable and volunteer activities.

From left are Ervinton Elementary School seventh graders Cheyenne Counts, Michelle Nelson and JustinMullins and Bill King, Modern Woodmen of America local representative.