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May 24, 2023

Notice of Election

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Capon Bridge Municipal Election will be held on June 13, 2023, at which time a Mayor and 3 council members will be elected to a term beginning July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027. A Recorder will be elected to an unassigned term ending June 30, 2024, and one council member will be elected to an unassigned term ending June 30, 2024.

Election polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 13, 2023, at the Capon Bridge Ruritan Community Center.

Early voting is available at the Capon Bridge Town Hall, 259 Whitacre Lane, Capon Bridge, WV beginning 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning May 31, 2023, to June 10, 2023, including Saturday, June 3 and Saturday, June 10, 2023.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

OF WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTON

CASE NO. 23-0369-E-SCS-PW

CAPON BRIDGE SOLAR, LLC

Petition for Waiver of Modification of Solar Siting

Certificate.

NOTICE OF FILING

On November 12, 2021, in Case No. 21-0566-E-SCS-PW, the Commission granted a Solar Siting Certificate to Capon Bridge Solar, LLC (Capon Bridge) to construct a 20MW solar electric generating facility (Project) in Hampshire County, West Virginia as an exempt wholesale generator, subject to certain conditions.

On April 25, 2023, Capon Bridge filed a Petition for Waiver of Modification of Solar Siting Certificate. Capon Bridge stated that minor modifications to the Project footprint result in a reduction of 13.71 acres. The modifications are (i) the addition of a 50-foot vegetated buffer around streams or other water in order to obtain the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) construction storm water permit, (ii) an increase to the wetlands boundaries, (iii) the addition of a laydown area to temporarily store construction equipment and Project materials, (iv) the addition of a construction access road, and (v) the addition of a stormwater retention pond to comply with West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) Stormwater Management requirements. Capon Bridge stated that the modifications will not have a material effect upon the cost of the Project and requested that the Commission waive the need for Capon Bridge to obtain Commission approval or provide notice of the modifications.

Anyone desiring to protest or intervene should file a written protest or notice of intervention within 30 days following the date of this publication unless a later date is authorized by Commission order. Failure to timely protest or intervene can affect your right to protest aspects of this Siting certificate case or to participate in future proceedings. All protests or requests to intervene should briefly state the reason for the protest or intervention. Requests to intervene must comply with the Commission’s rules on intervention set forth in the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. All protests and interventions should be addressed to Executive Secretary, P. O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323.

In the absence of substantial protests within said thirty day period, the Commission may waive formal hearing and grant the application based on the evidence submitted with said petition and its review thereof.

Capon Bridge Solar, LLC

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Tariff Form No. 12

PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN RATES BY NON-LRR MUNI UTILITY

NOTICE is hereby given that the Town of Romney, public utility, has adopted by ordinance on May 8, 2023, a two-step increase in rates, tolls and charges for furnishing sewer service to 983 customers at Romney in the County of Hampshire.

The Step 1 increased rates and charges, based upon Central Hampshire Public Service District’s resale rate being less than $13.10, will become effective upon adoption on May 8, 2023, unless otherwise ordered by the Public Service Commission and will produce approximately $291,232 annually in additional revenue, an increase of 30.08%. The average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will be changed as follows:

BASED ONINCREASE INCREASE

Residential (2,400 gal/mo) $ 16.4935.50%

Commercial (14,000 gal/mo) $ 96.1835.50%

Resale (727,000 gal/mo)$ 0 0%

The Step 2 increased rates and charges, based upon Central Hampshire Public Service District’s resale rate being equal to or greater than $13.10, will become effective upon completion of negotiations of the resale rate with Central Hampshire Public Service District, unless otherwise ordered by the Public Service Commission and will produce approximately $309,465 annually in additional revenue, an increase of 32.50%. The average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will be changed as follows:

BASED ONINCREASE INCREASE

Residential (2,400 gal/mo) $ 15.1032.51%

Commercial (14,000 gal/mo) $ 81.7732.51%

Resale (727,000 gal/mo)$2,333.6732.46%

Central Hampshire Public Service District is the Town of Romney’s only sewer resale customer.

The increases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated class. Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than average. Furthermore, the requested rates and charges are only a proposal and are subject to change (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this filing. The Commission shall review and approve or modify the increased rates only upon the filing of a petition within thirty (30) days of the adoption of the ordinance changing said rates or charges, by:

(1) Any customer aggrieved by the changed rates or charges who presents to the Commission a petition signed by not less than twenty-five percent of the customers served by such municipally operated public utility.

All petitions should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, 201 Brooks Street, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323.

A complete copy of the proposed rates, as well as a representative of the utility to provide any information requested concerning it, is available to all customers, prospective customers, or their agents at Town Hall, Town of Romney, 340 East Main Street, Romney, West Virginia during regular business hours.

A copy of the proposed rates is available for public inspection at the office of the Executive Secretary of the Public Service Commission at 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

MOUNTAINEER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

MORGAN COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

MCHC – GARAGE

General Notice

Mountaineer Community Health Center (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

MCHC - Garage

Thrasher Project #T60-11060

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Mountaineer Community Health Center located at 783 Winchester St., Paw Paw, WV 25434 until Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

This project is for the construction of a new one story, 600 sf concrete slab on grade, wood framed garage on the designated area of the existing MCHC site located in Paw Paw, WV. In general, the exterior finishes will be conventional shingle roofing, vinyl siding with aluminum soffits, trim, gutters and downspouts, painted hollow metal doors, and 8’x12’ garage door. The interior walls are stud walls with 1/2” OSB and sound batt insulation, painted hollow metal door frames, finished concrete floors, and gypsum wall board ceilings. Site work will consist of concrete entrance sidewalks and curbs from new asphalt driveway that expands off the existing drive. All site utility extensions to public utilities are also to be included in the contract.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: MCHC – Garage

The Work will be substantially completed within 120 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run and completed and ready for final payment within 150 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $250 per day.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553 or www.thethrashergroup.com

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Architect will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:

The Thrasher Group, Inc.

600 White Oaks Blvd.

Bridgeport, WV 26330

Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below.

Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents will be transmitted to the prospective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats:

•Bidding Documents issued as hard copy full-size drawings and hard copy specifications, are available for $100.00 per set.

•Bidding Documents issued as digital drawings and digital specifications, are available for $40.00 per set via the following link:

QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553

Amounts paid are not subject to refund.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at

Mountaineer Community Health Center The Thrasher Group, Inc.

783 Winchester Street600 White Oaks Boulevard

Paw Paw, WV 25434Bridgeport, WV 26330

Contractor’s Association of WV

2114 Kanawha Boulevard East

Charleston, WV 25311

A two-envelope system will be used.

Envelope No. 1 must have the following information presented on the front:

Name and address of Bidder

Bid on Contract – MCHC - Garage

Received by the Mountaineer Community Health Center

Envelope No. 2 labeled “Bid Proposal” shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1.

Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items checked for compliance as outlined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page BOR - 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal”, will then be opened and will be publicly read aloud. If the documents required to be contained in Envelope No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal” will not be opened and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.

A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to Mountaineer Community Health Center in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid.

Contractor is required to provide the Drug Free Workplace Certification in accordance with WV Code 21-1D-5.

All Bidders are required to have a West Virginia Contractor’s License per Section §30-42-12 of the West Virginia Code.

Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.

The Mountaineer Community Health Center reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Pre-Bid Conference

A Mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Mountaineer Community Health Center at 783 Winchester St., Paw Paw, WV 25434. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.

Instructions to Bidders

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner:Mountaineer Community Health Center

By:Mr. Ciro Grassi

Title:CEO

Date:May 12, 2023

May 19, 2023

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in it by that certain Deed of Trust dated February 3, 2020, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 644, at Page 370, Randy R. Wilson and Rachel A. Wilson and Roger D. Wilson and Lona Ruth Wilson did convey unto William C. Keaton and/or W. Joseph Milleson, Jr., Trustee, certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Pill & Pill, PLLC as Substitute Trustee by a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by the secured party to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Hampshire County Courthouse, in Romney, West Virginia, on

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 3:06 PM

The following described real estate, with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Sherman District, Hampshire County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:

All that certain tract or parcel of real estate containing 100.934 acres, more or less, together with any and all rights, rights of way, structures, minerals, easements, improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being situate in Sherman District, Hampshire County, West Virginia, and being more particularly described by that certain Plat of Survey of record in the Office of the clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Map Book 12, at Page 172. Reference is hereby made to the said plat for a more particular metes and bounds description. Said real estate is depicted on the 2019 Hampshire County Land Books as being Tax Map 16, Parcel 6.1, for said district.

The real estate being conveyed hereby is being conveyed subject to any all reservations, restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements, or rights-of-ways granted, reserved or provided for in any and all instruments in the chain of title. Specifically, the Grantors do convey unto the Grantee all of their rights, title and interest in and to that certain right-of-way pertaining to “Tract 2” being conveyed hereby which is being conveyed subject to, and together with, a non-exclusive right of way shown on the aforementioned Plat of Survey. The said right-of-way is to be used for ingress and egress and the benefit of the owners of “Tract 2” being conveyed hereby, and also for the benefit of having the legal right to use the same. The aforementioned Plat of Survey, and any and all Notes set forth thereon, are by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof for any an all pertinent purposes and reference is made to same for a more particular description of the right-of-way also being conveyed hereby.

At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 100.934 acres off Rt. 7, Rio, WV 26755. We have reason to believe the property may have a current mailing address of 879 Wilson Farm Way, Delray, WV 26755.

AND BEING the same real estate which was conveyed to Randy R. Wilson, Rachel A. Wilson, Roger D. Wilson, Lona Ruth Wilson by Deed dated October 19, 2018, from Roger D. Wilson and Lona Ruth Wilson, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 553, at Page 332.

The above-described property will be sold subject to any covenants, restrictions, easements, leases and conditions of record, and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes.

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

TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a deposit with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.

Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

Richard A. Pill, Member

P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404

Phone 304-263-4971, Fax 304-267-5840, e-mail: foreclosures@pillwvlaw.com

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TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

485 Lindsey Rd, Augusta, WV 26704

In a Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2006, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 425, at page 395 Gary R Forrester and Barbara J Forrester did convey unto FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, certain real property. The beneficial holder of that Deed of Trust has elected to appoint Terra Abstract Trustee West Virginia, Inc. as substitute trustees by a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office. Default having occurred under the Deed of Trust and the beneficial holder having instructed the undersigned Trustees to foreclose, this real property will be sold at public auction at the front door of the Hampshire County Courthouse, 66 N. High Street, Romney, West Virginia 26757 on:

June 29, 2023

At 11:00 A.M.

The property for sale as described by the Deed of Trust is as follows:

THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS POLICY IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE, CITY OF AUGUSTA, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

ALL THOSE TWO CONTIGUOUS CERTAIN TRACTS OR PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE, SITUATE IN SHERMAN DISTRICT, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

FIRST PARCEL: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. ELEVEN (11) OF MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION, SITUATE IN SHERMAN DISTRICT, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, TOGETHER WITH ALL ROAD, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION AS PREPARED BY ALLEN G. CLEM, LLS, APRIL 30, 1973, WHICH PLAT IS DULY RECORDED IN THE CLERK`S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, IN MAP BOOK NO. 1, AT PAGE 128, AND BY REFERENCE IS EXPRESSLY MADE A PART HEREOF.

SECOND PARCEL: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN SHERMAN DISTRICT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES NORTHEAST OF THE VILLAGE OF DELRAY, BOUNDED BY THE LANDS OF COURTNEY SMITH (W.B. 27/175) ON THE NORTH, THE LANDS OF CHARLES WILLSIE, ET ALS, (139/333) ON THE EAST, THE LANDS OF JAY WATTS (237/436) ON THE SOUTH, THE LANDS OF MARTIN ALEXANDER (213/21), ARTHUR SMITH (308/273), AND CHARLES BROWN (208/384) ON THE WEST, WHICH PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE CONTAINS 18.0392 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A SURVEY AND PLAT AS PREPARED BY CHARLES W. W. STULTZ, LLS, DATED THE 30TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1981, AND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO SAID SURVEY BY METES AND BOUNDS, A COPY OF WHICH SAID METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION FOR PLYMOUTH CORPORATION AND PLAT OF SURVEY ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT AND PROPERTY REASONS.

APN: 09-008-019

The purchaser will take the property subject to all exceptions, reservations, rights of way, easements, conditions, covenants, restrictions, leases and other servitudes of record, if any, pertaining to said real property.

The purchaser will be responsible for paying any transfer stamp, excise taxes, and recording costs associated with recording the Trustee’s Deed into their name.

The purchaser will be responsible for paying any unpaid property taxes owed to the Sheriff of Hampshire County prior to or following the sale directly to the Sheriff.

The purchaser will take the property subject to any deed of trust, judgment, lien, and any other encumbrance having priority over the deed of trust referred to herein.

The purchaser will take the property subject to any deed of trust, judgment, lien, and any other encumbrance that is junior (“junior claims”) to this Deed of Trust and to which sufficient notice was not given. In that case, unless such right to notice is waived, the chain of title shall not merge with this Deed of Trust as to those unnoticed deeds of trust, judgments, liens, and other encumbrances and will be subject to a further noticed and published sale under this Deed of Trust pursuant to W.Va. Code 38-1-4, in which bidding shall resume at the last highest bid given. In the event of a surplus of such sale, the mortgagors and noticed junior lienholders are hereby on notice that if such surplus is less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), then the Substitute Trustee will disburse those proceeds to the most senior interest holder as it sees fit, unless an objection is made in writing.

The Trustees do not guarantee or represent that the boundaries described above are accurate, are not encroached upon, or that any particular structure located on the property is contained within the described boundaries. The property is therefore sold subject to an accurate survey at purchaser’s expense.

The Trustees reserve the right to adjourn the sale, for a time, or from time to time, by announcement at the time and place of sale described above or any adjournment thereof. Such adjournment will be noticed by posting a notice at the front door of the county courthouse or where such notices are traditionally posted at the county courthouse. Such notice will include the date and time when such sale will reconvene.

The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids for any reason.

The Trustees make no representations as to the condition of the property. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition.

The Trustees make no representations as to whether the property is occupied. The purchaser is responsible for gaining access and possession of the property. Trustees shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

The purchaser may assign its rights prior to the delivery of the trustee’s deed by a signed request in writing to the trustee; the assignee of the purchaser shall be bound by all terms and conditions applicable to the purchaser.

The Trustees will deliver a trustees’ deed to the purchaser without any covenant or warranty (express or implied) in the form prescribed by W. Va. Code §38-1-6. The Trustees make no representations and warranties about the title of the real estate to be conveyed. If the Trustees are unable to convey insurable or marketable title to purchaser for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit.

TERMS OF SALE: Purchaser must bring $10,000.00 cash in hand at the time of sale as a deposit in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made payable to “Stern & Eisenberg, PC, counsel for Terra Abstract Trustee West Virginia, Inc.” Those appearing without their deposit will not be allowed to bid. The balance of the successful purchaser’s bid must be proffered in cash within 30 days of the date of the sale. Purchaser shall pay for transfer stamps and recording fees. Additional terms of sale may be announced prior to the sale.

Terra Abstract Trustee West Virginia, Inc.

1581 Main Street, Suite 200

The Shops at Valley Square

Warrington, PA 18976

215-572-8111, Fax: 215-572-5025

www.sterneisenberg.com

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CENTRALHAMPSHIREPSD HAMPSHIRECOUNTY, WV

SOUTHWESTERNHAMPSHIRECOUNTYWATER EXTENSION

ADVERTISEMENTFOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Southwestern Hampshire County Water Extension project will be received by the Central Hampshire Public Service District at their office located at 18540 NorthwesternPike,Augusta,WV26704,until11:00A.M.localtimeonJune13,2023,atwhichtimethe Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

Anycontractorcontractsawardedunderthisinvitationforbids areexpectedtobefundedinpartby grantsandloansfrom:USDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentSmallCities BlockGrant; West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.Neither the United States, the State of West Virginia nor any of their departments, agencies or employees are or will be a party to this invitation to bid or any resulting contract.

This construction ofthis projectwillalsobe funded inpart with fundsmadeavailable from the Federal GovernmentthroughtheUSArmyCorpsofEngineersSection571 program.Biddersmustcomplywith all applicable laws and regulations for construction projects receiving Federal aid including, but not limited to, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act as amended.

Themethodofbiddingwillbeas follows:

CONTRACT#1–WaterLineExtensions(PhaseI & II):

Unit pricecontractto provide and install46,020LF6-inchwaterline; 3,260LFof4-inchwaterline;11,985 LF 3-inchPVC waterline; 10,455 LF 2-inchwaterline; 940 LFof directional drills; 460 LFof highway bores; 713 LF of highway open cuts; 715 LF of stream crossings; 50 gate valves; 6 fire hydrants; 21 Air Release Assemblies; 12 Flushout Assemblies; 1 35 GPM booster station; and other work required to provide the complete system improvements project.

CONTRACT#2–WaterStorage Tank:

Lump sum contract to construct one (1) water storage tank measuring 20 feet in diameter by 21 feet in height to the overflow with a nominal volume of 50,000 gallons. Contract also includes access road and appurtenances to make a complete operating system.

The IssuingOfficefortheBiddingDocuments is: CerroneAssociates,Inc.,97-14thStreet,Wheeling, WV 26003. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

TheBiddingDocumentsmayalsobeexaminedatthefollowing locations:

1. Construction.com 1-800-393-6343

2. ContractorsAssociationofWestVirginia,2114KanawhaBlvd.,East,Charleston,WV 25311

3. OfficeoftheOwner,CentralHampshirePublicServiceDistrict,18540NorthwesternPike,Augusta, WV 26704

Digital copies of the Contract Documents on compact disc may be obtained from the office of CerroneAssociates, Inc. located at 97-14th Street, Wheeling WV 26003, upon payment of the following deposit:

Plansand Specifications:

Contract 1 – Water Line Extensions (Phase I & II)$50.00 Contract2–WaterStorage Tank$ 50.00

Printed copiesof theContractDocumentson maybeobtained fromthe office of CerroneAssociates, Inc. located at 97-14th Street, Wheeling WV 26003, upon payment of the following deposit:

Plansand Specifications:

Contract 1 – Water Line Extensions (Phase I & II)$250.00 Contract2–WaterStorage Tank$ 250.00

TherewillbeaMANDATORYpre-bidconferenceonMay31,2023at11:00a.m.forallbidderslocated at: CentralHampshirePSDOfficeBuildinglocatedat18540NorthwesternPike,Augusta,WV, 26704.

If Contractor intends to let any subcontractors for a portion of the work, Contractor shall takeaffirmative steps to assure that small, minority and women’s businesses are used when possible as sources of supplies, equipment, construction, and services.Affirmative steps shall consist of: (1) including qualified small, minority and women’s businesses are used when possible as sources of supplies, equipment, construction, and services; (2) assuring that small, minority and women’s businesses are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (3) dividing total requirements when economically feasible, into small tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation of small, minority and women’s businesses; (4) establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the work permit, which will encourage participation by small, minority and women’s businesses; (5) using the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce; (6) requiring each party to a subcontract to take the affirmative steps of this section; and (7) Contractor is encouraged to procure goods and services from labor surplus area firms.

By the submission of its bid, the bidder, offer or, applicant, or subcontractor certifies that he does not maintain or provide for his employees any segregated facilities at any of his establishments, and that he does not permit his employees to perform their services at any location, under his control, where segregated facilities are maintained.He certifies further that he will not maintain or provide for his employees any segregated facilities at any of his establishments, and that he will not permit his employees to perform their services at any location, under his control, where segregated facilities are maintained.The bidder, offer or, applicant, or subcontractor agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in this contact.As used in this certificate, the term “segregated facilities” means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants andothereatingareas,timeclocks,lockerroomsandotherstorageordressingareas,parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation and entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise.He further agrees that (except where he has obtained identical certifications from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) he will obtain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontract exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause; that he will retain such certifications in his files, and that he will forward the following notice to such proposed subcontractors (except where the proposed subcontractors have submitted identical certifications for specific time periods).

HUD REQUIREMENTS

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s ExecutiveOrder No. 11246and “HUDSection109,”whichprohibitsdiscriminationinemploymentregardingrace,creed,color,sexor national origin.

This Community Development Block Grant project is to be financed in part by a grant from the United StatesDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD)andtheWestVirginiaDevelopmentOffice andwillbereferredtoastheCentralHampshirePSDSouthwesternHampshireCountyWater Extension.

The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the HousingandUrbanDevelopmentAct of1968,asamended,12U.S.C.170lu(Section3).Thepurposeof Section3istoensurethatemploymentandothereconomicopportunitiesgeneratedbyHUDassistanceor HUD-assistedprojectscoveredbySection3,shall,tothegreatestextentfeasible,bedirectedtolow-and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

The contractor will ensure that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG-assisted project will be extended to lower income project area residents. Further, the contractor will, to the greatest extent feasible, utilize business concerns located in or substantially owned by residents of the project area, in the award of contracts and purchase of services and supplies.

The parties of this contract agree to comply with HUD’s regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3.Bidders’ attention is directed to the Section 3 “Clause” set forth in the contract documents.

Bidders must comply with the requirements for Affirmative Action and Minority Business Enterprises participation as described in the Federal Specifications insert to the Contract Documents. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act, and the West Virginia Division of Labor Wages for Construction of Public Improvements pursuant to West Virginia Code §21-5A-3.

USARMYCORPSOFENGINEERS REQUIREMENTS

This construction of this project will be funded in part with funds made available from the Federal GovernmentthroughtheUSArmyCorpsofEngineersSection571 program.Biddersmustcomplywith all applicable laws and regulations for construction projects receiving Federal aid including, but not limitedto,theCivilRightsActof1964,theContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct,andthe Davis-Bacon Act as amended.

A five percent (%5) Bid Bond or certified cashier’s check must accompany all bids.The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.No Bidder may withdraw his bid within90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Owner:CENTRALHAMPSHIREPUBLICSERVICE DISTRICT

18540Northwestern Pike

Augusta,WV 26704

By:RICHARD WOOD

Title:CHAIRMAN

Date:May15, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA,

THAT BEING THE JUVENILE COURT OF SAID COUNTY

IN RE: ABUSE & NEGLECT:

A.M., JuvenileCASE NO.: 23-JA-12

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

TO: Roger Burton, Father of A.M.

Be advised that a Petition has been filed in the abovecaptioned action by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources alleging that the children who are the subject of this action are abused/neglected children. The object of this action is to obtain an Order granting custody of your minor child to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. You have the right to be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings in this matter. This action may result in the termination of your parental rights in regard to said children. You should file an answer or other response to this action no later than June 9, 2023.

A copy of the Petition and other pleadings in this case may be obtained from the office of the Circuit Clerk at the Hampshire County Judicial Center in Romney, West Virginia.

Please be further advised that a hearing has been scheduled in the abovecaptioned matter on June 21, 2023, at 1:15 p.m., and you should be present at the aforesaid day and time to protect your interests.

Entered by the Clerk of the Court this 9th day of May, 2023.

Sonja K. Embrey

Hampshire County Circuit Clerk

By: Beverly D. Shanholtz

Chief Deputy

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA,

THAT BEING THE JUVENILE COURT OF SAID COUNTY

IN RE: ABUSE & NEGLECT:

S.D., JuvenileCASE NO.: 23-JA-1

X.D., Juvenile23-JA-2

L.M., Juvenile23-JA-3

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

TO: Eli Acosta, Father of L.M.

A copy of the Petition and other pleadings in this case may be obtained from the office of the Circuit Clerk at the Hampshire County Judicial Center in Romney, West Virginia.

Please be further advised that a hearing has been scheduled in the abovecaptioned matter on June 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., and you should be present at the aforesaid day and time to protect your interests.

Entered by the Clerk of the Court this 9th day of May, 2023.

Sonja K. Embrey

Hampshire County Circuit Clerk

By: Beverly D. Shanholtz

Chief Deputy

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA,

THAT BEING THE JUVENILE COURT OF SAID COUNTY

IN RE: ABUSE & NEGLECT:

O.H., JuvenileCASE NO.: 23-JA-23

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

TO: Dane Christianson, Purported Father of O.H.

A copy of the Petition and other pleadings in this case may be obtained from the office of the Circuit Clerk at the Hampshire County Judicial Center in Romney, West Virginia.

Please be further advised that a hearing has been scheduled in the abovecaptioned matter on June 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., and you should be present at the aforesaid day and time to protect your interests.

Entered by the Clerk of the Court this 9th day of May, 2023.

Sonja K. Embrey

Hampshire County Circuit Clerk

By: Loretta A. Spencer

Deputy Clerk

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“NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING”

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a public meeting on June 15, 2023, at 9:30 am to discuss the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Intended Use Plan for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (CWSRF). A part of the Intended Use Plan is the Fiscal Year 2024 Priority List. The meeting will take place in person at the WV DEP’s Headquarters in Charleston, WV. An option to attend remotely or call-in is below. A copy of the draft Fiscal Year 2024 Intended Use Plan is available, and may be requested by calling, writing, or sending an email request to the address below. The plan can also be viewed on DEP’s web site.

Contact

Katheryn Emery

WV Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water & Waste Management

Clean Water State Revolving Fund

601 57th Street, SE

Charleston, WV 25304

304-926-0499 Ext. 43830

Katheryn.D.Emery@wv.gov

Google Meeting information

https://meet.google.com/tkd-hsoo-arb

Dial in number: 1-910-302-3018

PIN: 104 878 179#

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023, AT 10:00 A.M.

The herein described real estate of the Larry G. Pultz Living Trust, dated 2 May, 2011, and Callie R. Pultz, shall be sold at public auction on the Courthouse steps in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

Said real estate will be sold pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned, by the provisions of that certain Deed of Trust executed by Larry G. Pultz and Callie R. Pultz, unto H. Charles Carl, Ill, and/or William C. Keaton, Trustees, to secure unto The Bank of Romney, a Banking Corporation, the beneficial owner of that certain Deed of Trust dated the 28th day of September, 2006, and of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 435, at Page 30. Default having occurred relative to the covenants and conditions as set forth in said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Trustee, having been instructed in writing by the beneficial owner so to do, will offer the hereinafter described real estate for sale at public auction to the highest responsible bidder at the front door of the Courthouse in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., which said property is more particularly described as follows:

All that certain tract or parcel of real estate known and designated as Lot No. 34 of Woodland Estates Subdivision, situate in Sherman District of Hampshire County, West Virginia, which real estate is more fully described on a plat of said subdivision, duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Map Book No.5, at page 7, to which said plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of said real estate.

And being the same real estate which was conveyed unto Larry G. Pultz and Callie R. Pultz, his wife, by deed of Virginia M. Wright, dated the March 23, 2005, which said deed is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 442, at page 173. And further being the same real estate in which Larry G. Pultz conveyed all his right, title, and interest, that being a one-half undivided interest, unto the Larry G. Pultz Living Trust, dated 2 May 2011, and of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 500 at Page 120.

Said real estate is depicted on the Hampshire County Land Books as Tax Map 24, Parcel 110 for said district.

The property will be conveyed in an “AS IS” condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or affecting the subject property.

The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deeds of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.

The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.

The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.

Terms of the sale are 10 percent cash down to be paid on day of sale, and the balance to be paid by certified or cashiers check within 30 days of the date of the sale.

For further information and/or viewing, contact William C. Keaton, Attorney at Law, 56 East Main Street, Romney, West Virginia, 304-822-4187.

All announcements made on the day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

William C. Keaton, Trustee

56 East Main Street

Romney, West Virginia 26757

304-822-4187

WVSB#7182

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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, to wit:

In accordance with West Virginia Code §11-8-12, as amended, the Hampshire County Board of Education proceeded to make an estimate of the amounts necessary to be raised by a levy of taxes for the 2024 fiscal year, and doth determine and estimate the several amounts to be as follows:

The amount due and the amount that will become due and collectible from every source during the fiscal year INCLUDING THE LEVY OF TAXES, is as follows:

Federal

GeneralSpecialStimulus & PermanentBondDebtSchool

CurrentRevenueStabilizationImprovementConstructionServiceFiduciaryActivity

Expense FundFundFundFundFundFundFundFundTotal

Estimated revenues:

Local Sources:

Property taxes (Net of allowances)$ 7,971,490----2,887,138--10,858,628

Other local sources340,00026,454--250,15050,00091,770246,7041,005,078

State Sources:

State aid to schools 21,645,149545,342------22,190,491

School Building Authority funds----30,000,000---30,000,000

Federal Sources:400,0003,943,5761,340,046-----5,683,622

Total estimated revenues 30,356,6394,515,3721,340,046-30,250,1502,937,13891,770246,70469,737,819

Estimated transfers in and other financing sources298,306424,820-----90,296813,422

Estimated beginning balance3,100,000--191,00022,000,000-2,178850,00026,143,178

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Total estimated revenues, other financing sources,$ 33,754,9454,940,1921,340,046191,00052,250,1502,937,13893,9481,187,00096,694,419

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and beginning balance

Estimated expenditures:

Instruction$ 19,274,9131,928,83148,910---3,9281,057,00022,313,582

Supporting services:

Students2,113,11042,665528,910-----2,684,685

Instructional staff733,680445,150------1,178,830

Central administration462,770-------462,770

School administration1,686,130-317,630-----2,003,760

Central services706,9154,067172,840-----883,822

Operation and maintenance of facilities3,590,23044,000102,420-----3,736,650

Student transportation4,620,54746,110------4,666,657

Food services91,8301,902,113------1,993,943

Capital outlay---191,00052,250,150---52,441,150

Debt service:

Principal retirement-----2,475,00056,020-2,531,020

Interest and fiscal charges-----462,13834,000-496,138

Total estimated expenditures 33,280,1254,412,9361,170,710191,00052,250,1502,937,13893,9481,057,00095,393,007

Total estimated transfers and other financing uses474,820129,266169,336----40,000813,422

Estimated budgetary reserves-397,990------397,990

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Total estimated expenditures, other financing uses, $ 33,754,9454,940,1921,340,046191,00052,250,1502,937,13893,9481,097,00096,604,419

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and reserves

I, Jeffrey A. Pancione, Secretary of the Hampshire County Board of Education, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the proposed budget being considered for adoption by the board of education on the 15th day of May, 2023.

Jeffrey A. Pancione

Secretary of the Board of Education

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Public Meeting Notice

A regular meeting of the Hampshire County Historic Landmarks Commission will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at the Hampshire County Courthouse 2nd Floor Courtroom. The public is invited to attend.

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IN THE FAMILY COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY,

WEST VIRGINIA

In Re:

The Matter of:

Sheila Ann Martinez,

Petitioner

and

Francisco Martinez

Respondent

Domestic Action No. 23D62

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.

To the Above-Named Respondent:

It appearing by affidavit filed in this action that Francisco Martinez is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia or has an unknown address. It is hereby ordered that Francisco Martinez serve upon Sheila Ann Martinez, Petitioner, whose address is 606 Valley View Apts, Romney, WV 26757, an answer, including any related counterclaim or defense you may have to the petition filed in this action on or before July 3, 2023. If you fail to do so, thereafter judgment, upon proper hearing and trail, may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

A copy of said petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at this office.

Entered by the Clerk of said Court on 19th day of May, 2023.

Sonja K. Embrey

Clerk of Court

By: Beverly D. Shanholtz

Chief Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY,

WEST VIRGINIA

Bank of Romney

PO Box 876

Romney, WV 26757

Plaintiff

John E. Stoltzfus

7236 Spring Gap Road

Slanesville, WV 25444

Defendant

Civil Action No. 23-M14C-00111

The object of the above entitled action is Obtain Judgment against the defendant.

And it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain the residence or whereabouts of the defendant without affect.

It is ordered that John E. Stoltzfus do serve upon Honorable Ronald J. DiCiolla, magistrate, whose address is 50 South High Street, Suite 3, Romney, WV 26757, an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before June 17, 2023, otherwise judgment by default will be taken against John E. Stoltzfus at any time thereafter. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office.

Entered by the Clerk of said Court May 10, 2023.

Christie D. Davis

Magistrate Court Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY,

WEST VIRGINIA

Bank of Romney

PO Box 876

Romney, WV 26757

Plaintiff

Anthony W. Fletcher, Jr.

552 Henry Miller Blvd.

Paw Paw, WV 25434

Defendant

Civil Action No. 23-M14C-00042

The object of the above entitled action is Obtain Judgment against the defendant.

And it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain the residence or whereabouts of the defendant without affect.

It is ordered that Anthony W. Fletcher, Jr. do serve upon Honorable Gregory D. Kesner magistrate, whose address is 50 South High Street, Suite 3, Romney, WV 26757, an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before June 17, 2023, otherwise judgment by default will be taken against Anthony W. Fletcher, Jr. at any time thereafter. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office.

Entered by the Clerk of said Court May 10, 2023.

Christie D. Davis

Magistrate Court Clerk

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Substitute Trustee, Pill & Pill, PLLC, by that certain Deed of Trust dated July 11, 2005, executed by Borrower, Francis A Tarantino, to R. Vance Golden, III, the Trustee of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Book 397, at Page 199. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 63 Short Drive n/k/a 364 Orchard Drive, Romney, WV 26757. Pill & Pill, PLLC were appointed as Substitute Trustees by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated February 15, 2023, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 699, Page 623. The borrower defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustees have been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Substitute Trustees will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Hampshire County, in Romney, West Virginia, on the following date:

May 31, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

All that certain tract or parcel of real estate containing 0.84 acres, more or less, being known and designated as Lot No. 43 of Sunrise Summit Subdivision, as shown on the map or plat of the Sunrise Summit Subdivision in Sherman District, Hampshire County, West Virginia, said plat being of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West Virginia, in Map Book No. 1, at. Page 104.

And being the same real estate conveyed unto Francis Tarantino by deed of Vicki Horton Booth dated the 27th day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book 445, at Page 505 in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Hampshire County, West. Virginia.

TERMS OF SALE:

1)The property will be conveyed in an “AS IS” physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the subject property.

2)The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.

3)The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.

4)The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.

5)The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.

6)The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale.

Pill & Pill, PLLC, Substitute Trustee

Pill & Pill, PLLC

85 Aikens Center

Edwin Miller Boulevard

P.O. Box 440

Martinsburg, WV 25402

304-263-4971

foreclosures@pillwvlaw.com

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY,

WEST VIRGINIA

Bank of Romney

PO Box 876

Romney, WV 26757

Plaintiff

Leann Eskridge

73 Sand Hill Road

Romney, WV 26757

Defendant

Civil Action No. 22-M14C-00663

The object of the above entitled action is Obtain Judgment against the defendant.

And it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain the residence or whereabouts of the defendant without affect.

It is ordered that Leann Eskridge do serve upon Honorable Ronald J. DiCiolla, magistrate, whose address is 50 South High Street, Suite 3, Romney, WV 26757, an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before June 17, 2023, otherwise judgment by default will be taken against Leann Eskridge at any time thereafter. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office.

Entered by the Clerk of said Court May 10, 2023.

Christie D. Davis

Magistrate Court Clerk

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY,

WEST VIRGINIA

Bank of Romney

PO Box 876

Romney, WV 26757

Plaintiff

Naomi Stoltzfus

7236 Spring Gap Road

Slanesville, WV 25444

Defendant

Civil Action No. 23-M14C-00111

The object of the above entitled action is Obtain Judgment against the defendant.

And it appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain the residence or whereabouts of the defendant without affect.

It is ordered that Naomi Stoltzfus do serve upon Honorable Ronald J. DiCiolla, magistrate, whose address is 50 South High Street, Suite 3, Romney, WV 26757, an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before June 17, 2023, otherwise judgment by default will be taken against Naomi Stoltzfus at any time thereafter. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office.

Entered by the Clerk of said Court May 10, 2023.

Christie D. Davis

Magistrate Court Clerk

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