ORDER OF PUBLICATION
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV
IN RE: The Marriage of:
Kenneth Michael Dukes, Petitioner
and Cecy Michelle Dukes, Respondent;
Civil Action No. 24-D-299
The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce. This is a publication by class II legal advertisement.
To the Above-Named Respondent: It appearing in this action that Cecy Michelle Dukes is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia or has an unknown address. It is hereby ordered that Cecy Michelle Dukes serve upon Jefferson County Clerk’s office, 119 North George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 an answer including any related counter claim or defense you may have to the Petition filed in this action, on or before January 13, 2025. If you fail to do so, a judgment, thereafter judgment, upon proper hearing and trial, may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk’s office.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 12th day of December, 2024.
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Court
By: Deanna L. Davis, Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: SURPLUS FUNDS RESULTING
FROM TRUSTEE’S SALE OF
PROPERTY POSSESSION AN ADDRESS
OF 6981 FLOWING SPRINGS ROAD,
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV 25442
TERRA ABSTRACT TRUSTEE CASE NO. 2024-P-160
WEST VIRGINIA, INC.
Petitioner,
v.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR ASSIGNS
OF LLOYD W. BOYER,
Respondents.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of the above action is to declare by Order, pursuant W.Va. R. Civ. P. 57 and W.Va. Code §55-13-1 et. seq., that surplus funds resulting from the sale of real estate located at 6981 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442, should be interpleaded into the account of the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk for accounting and distribution.
It appearing by an affidavit filed in this action that the Respondent, Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns of Lloyd W. Boyer, cannot be ascertained or located.
THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED that any and all Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns of Lloyd W. Boyer serve upon Tina Renner, Circuit Clerk, P.O. Box 1234, 119 North George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414, and Anthony W. Selbe, Esq. or Brandi Leighton-Burger, Esq., at 1581 Main Street, Suite 200, Warrington, PA 18976, an answer or other defense to the Petition filed in this action on or before Thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, otherwise judgment by default will be taken 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 this18th day of December, 2024.
Tina Renner, Clerk
Jefferson County Circuit Court
By: Becky Chalk, Deputy Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that there will be an election held in the City of Ranson, West Virginia, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Ranson City Hall located at 312 S. Mildred Street. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing the following positions: Two (2) Council Members: One (1) At-Large Council Member, One (1) Third Ward Council Member. Each term will be for four (4) years. Mayor: The term of office for the Mayor shall also be for four (4) years.
The filing period for candidates will commence on January 13, 2025, and will end on January 25, 2025. Certificates of Announcement can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV. There is a filing fee of $100.00 for City Council members and $120.00 for Mayor, which is equivalent to one percent of the annual salary for the respective position.
Candidates must submit their filings to the City Clerk no later than January 25, 2025, and if mailing, the application must be postmarked by midnight on that date. Official write-in candidates must file a Certificate of Announcement at least forty-nine (49) days before the general election for their votes to be counted.
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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 October 17, 2017, executed by the Borrowers, Veronica Eury and Gary Eury, to Teays Valley Trustees, LLC, the Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 2161, at Page 341. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 510 Cedar Hill Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Pill & Pill, PLLC was appointed as Substitute Trustee by an APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated October 22, 2018, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1214, at Page 605. The Borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustee has 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 Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
January 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
The property is described as all of that certain lot or parcel of real estate, with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate, lying and being in Harpers Ferry District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
Parcel 1: Being the all of the western 1/2 of Lot 44 and the eastern 1/2 of Lot 44, as shown on a plat entitled “Lot 44, Section I, Keyes Ferry Acres, Harpers Ferry District, Jefferson County, West Virginia”, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia in Deed Book 663, at Page 26. Parcel 2: All of Lots 45 and 46, Section I, of Keyes Ferry Acres as the same are bounded and described in a plat of Section I, of Keyes Ferry Acres as the same are bounded and described in a plat of Section I of Keyes Ferry Acres, dated 05/19/1964, made by E. P. Hickman, Surveyor, and attached to a deed recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of said County in Deed Book 267, at Page 90.
Being the same property conveyed to Gary S. Eury by the Deed dated December 12, 2011, and recorded in Deed Book 1104, at Page 509, in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson 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
BY:Jonathan L. Wertman, Esq.
Pill & Pill, PLLC
85 Aikens Center
Edwin Miller Boulevard
P.O. Box 440
Martinsburg, WV 25402
(304) 263-4971
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF RANSON
Ordinance 2024-369 An Ordinance of the Ranson City Council, Adopting an Ordinance to Annex 10+ Acres of Land into the City of Ranson, Pursuant to §8-6-4a. Annexation Without Election for Municipalities in Counties that have an Adopted Countywide Zoning Ordinance Which Includes Urban Growth Boundaries
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – The Ranson City Council will hold a public hearing on January 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Ranson City Hall, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV. The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments to Ordinance 2024-369 An Ordinance of the Ranson City Council, Adopting an Ordinance to Annex 10+ Acres of Land into the City of Ranson, Pursuant to §8-6-4a. Annexation Without Election for Municipalities in Counties that have an Adopted Countywide Zoning Ordinance Which Includes Urban Growth Boundaries. Documents are available during regular office hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays, excluding holidays at City Hall. All persons are invited to attend and make comments about the proposal.
If you cannot attend but wish to comment, you may use the mailing process, and it must be received at the following address prior to January 21, 2025: City of Ranson, Attn: City Clerk, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or emailing at [email protected] Written Comments received prior to January 21, 2025, will be provided to the Ranson City Council and inserted into the official record.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARLES TOWN UTILITY BOARD
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
The City of Charles Town, West Virginia, by and through its Utility Board is seeking proposals for professional services from qualified firms to provide Public Relations and Communications Services.
CTUB is seeking a firm that has the capabilities to work in collaboration with the CTUB Board of Directors and Staff to develop proactive public relations programs that strategically help maintain and/or improve opinions and communications with the public. The firm should have proven capabilities in local media relations, customer relations, organizational marketing, website and social media management, and issues/crisis communications. Experience specifically related to Municipal Utilities and environmental issues such as PFAS, EPA and West Virginia Department of Environmental regulations is preferred but not required.
The contract is anticipated to begin on March 1, 2025, for a period of one (1) year with the potential for extension thereafter.
The accompanying RFP with its terms, conditions, attachments and all other forms in this RFP package are due by or before 4:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025. RFP’s received after the due date and time will not be accepted.
Please submit three (3) copies of all requested information to:
Charles Town Utility Board
661 S. George Street, Suite 101
Charles Town, WV 25414
Copies of the Public Relations and Communications Services Request for Proposal Document are available at the Charles Town Utility Board office as listed at the address above or email Ashley Stottlemyer at [email protected].
The City of Charles Town, by and through its Utility Board will afford full opportunity for minority business enterprise to submit a show of interest in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any interested firm or individual on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age handicap or national origin in the contract award and reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all proposals.
CTUB reserves the right to modify or cancel this Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or the project; to reject any or all proposals; and to waive any or all irregularities. This RFP does not obligate CTUB to award a contract for the project or to reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of any proposal.
Proposal Requirements
Responses are to be concise, specific and straightforward. All pertinent information is to be contained in the response. Each response is to include the following:
Item 1 – Qualifications of the Organization: How long in business, location(s), size of staff, qualifications or current personnel.
Item 2- Information pertinent to the respondent’s background and experience relative to this project, public relations experience with a utility provider and/or public entity.
Item 3- List of current clients.
Item 4- Three (3) references.
Item 5 – Submit a case study of a public relations program the firm has completed for a comparable client, including challenge presented, a description of the program implemented and any subsequent results. Please include contact information for the client.
Item 6- Firm Name, Address and Telephone number and email addresses.
Item 7 – Main Contact person.
Item 8 – Respondent’s size and organizational structure.
Item 9- Resumes of personnel to be assigned to the project.
Item 10 – Fee proposal, include a breakdown of all fees for each task. The fee breakdown should be summarized with a total monthly cost to CTUB.
Information Requests
All questions and requests for information are to be directed to the designated CTUB Contact Person, Ashley Stottlemyer at (304) 885-0010 or [email protected].
Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025. Three (3) copies of each proposal are to be delivered to 661 South George Street, Suite 101, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 to the attention of Kristen Stolipher, Utility Manager. Proposals received after this time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. All proposals being mailed (including Federal Express, UPS, Priority Mail, etc.) or hand-delivered shall be directed to the attention of Kristen Stolipher, Utility Manager, in a sealed envelope and be clearly marked on the outside of the mailing or hand delivered envelope as follows: “RFP Proposal – Public Relations and Communication Services.
Evaluation and Selection
All proposals will be evaluated by a small in-house committee made up of at least two (2) CTUB Directors and two (2) CTUB staff members familiar with the project. Interviews and/or presentations of the proposals will be requested if needed. The proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria listed above.
The final scope of work and fee will be negotiated with the selected vendor. All firms submitting proposals will be notified of the selection results
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC MEETING
The Jefferson County Board of Education will be holding two public meetings to discuss the Jefferson County Schools 2025-2026 proposed school calendar. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:00pm and the second meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 5:00pm. Both meetings will be held at the Washington High School in the WHS Auditorium located at 300 Washington Patriots Dr., Charles Town, WV 25414.
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NOTICE OF JOB POSTING
Job Title: Planning and Permits Technician
Employer: City of Charles Town, WV
Application Deadline: Open until filled with first review of applications scheduled for January 13, 2025.
Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary $46,197.00 to $50,993.00 depending upon experience and qualifications with the potential to earn $73,851.00 through pay scale progression.
Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, state retirement plan (PERS), participation in the West Virginia Deferred Compensation 457 Plan with a 1 % automatic employer contribution and an employer match of up to 3% employee contributions, merit-based pay scale, including approved COLA adjustment, tuition reimbursement program, holiday, vacation and sick leave compensation.
To apply: Submit an employment application and any other supporting materials to the City of Charles Town, Attn: Alissa Meeks, Community Development Director, PO Box 14, Charles Town, WV 25414. Applications that ae emailed to the City should be sent to: [email protected].
Description: Charles Town is seeking a Planning and Permits Technician to process building permits, land use and related applications and provide technical and administrative support to members of the Community Development Department. This position interacts extensively with the public. Educating applicants about the City’s relevant ordinances, regulations, zoning, and review processes are all important components of this position. This position requires a team player who is organized, efficient, an effective communicator and customer-service focused.
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree may be substituted for work experience.
A complete job description and application are available for review at www.charlestownwv.us under the drop-down menu Government – Job Vacancies. The City of Charles Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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 Trustee, Douglas McElwee, by that certain Deed of Trust dated February 24, 2020, executed by the Borrower, Emily B. Reynolds, to Douglas McElwee, the Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 2267, at Page 557. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 30 Chickadee Ct., Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. Pill & Pill, PLLC was appointed as Substitute Trustee by an APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated August 29, 2023, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1307, at Page 118. The Borrower defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Substitute Trustee will sell the following described property, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
January 13, 2025, at 5:04 p.m.
All that certain parcel of real estate situate in Charles Town District of Jefferson County, West Virginia, more particularly described as follows:
Lot 13 in Section 15-J of the Shannondale Subdivision in Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, as said lot is described on a plat of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of said County in Plat Book 1 at page 59, to which plat reference is made for a more particular description.
AND BEING the same property conveyed unto Emily B. Reynolds by the Deed dated the 24th day of February, 2020, from Michael A. Doyle, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 1236, at Page 596.
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
BY: Jonathan L. Wertman, Esq.
Pill & Pill, PLLC
85 Aikens Center
Edwin Miller Boulevard
P.O. Box 440
Martinsburg, WV 25402
(304) 263-4971
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Meeting Notice
Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Shepherdstown Town Hall, 104 N. King St., First Floor
Applications:
24-24: 106 N. Church Street
Placement of a manufactured shed / greenhouse in rear yard, measuring 6’ x 6’ with a 6’ 10” high roof ridge.
25-01 202 Rocky Street
Multiple exterior renovations to include a new standing seam metal roof and the replacement of rotted soffit, fascia and cladding with James Hardie Plank Lap Siding with smooth finish.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: I.B.
Case Number: 24-FIG-23
The object of this Petition is to establish guardianship of I.B..
By sworn affidavit filed with Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s Office, the whereabouts of Joseph Bryant, Father of I.B. are unknown.
To Joseph Bryant, Father of I.B., is to take notice that a hearing will be held on January 2, 2025 @ 9:30 AM at the Berkeley Judicial Center located at 380 W, South St. Martinsburg, WV 25401 on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court case # 24-FIG-23. You have the right to appear & protect your interests in this matter.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned clerk at her office.
Entered by the clerk of said court 12/26/24.
Tina Renner, Circuit Clerk
119 N. George Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
By: Edie Cooper
Deputy Clerk
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Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing
Meeting Date & Time: January 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: County Commission Meeting Room located in the lower level of the
Charles Town Library (entrance on Samuel St.)
200 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414
All requests are pursuant to the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance
File #: 25-1-ZV
Request: Variance from Section 9.7 to reduce the rear setback from 12’ to 8’ to replace an existing 12’ x 60’ mobile home with a 16’ x 60’ mobile home.
Parcel Info: Richard A Shiflett Et Al / Attn: William Shiflett, Jr.
41 Prospect Ave, Charles Town, WV
Parcel ID: 02010A01220000; Property Size: .34 ac; Zoning District: Residential Growth
File #: 25-2-ZV
Request: Variance from Appendix B and Section 4.11 to eliminate the required landscape buffer for a proposed 12,000 sf warehouse (Site Plan File #24-8-SP).
Parcel Info: Jefferson Rentals, LLC
Vacant lot on the SW corner of W Burr Blvd. and James Burr Blvd., Kearneysville, WV
Parcel ID: 02000100160017; Property Size: 3.44 ac; Zoning District: Industrial Commercial
File #: 25-1-CUP
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish the following land uses: a Convenience Store (dba The Country Store); and, an Automobile Repair, Sales and Service (dba RC Auto Service). The proposal includes continuing the use of the existing grocery store and establishing an auto repair business within an existing metal-frame building. The applicant intends on consolidating the subject parcels to expand the parking area for the proposed land uses. All new signage will comply with Article 10.
Parcel Info: Corey Ramey, Owner
4360 Sulphur Springs Rd and 4378 Sulphur Springs Rd, Kearneysville, WV
Parcel ID: 07001200020002 and 07001200020004; Project Size: 2.12 ac; Zoning District: Rural
File #: 25-2-CUP
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a firearms business from an existing dwelling unit (proposed land use designation as listed in Appendix C of the Zoning Ordinance: Retail Sales and Service, General). All FFL related business will be by-appointment only. No employees other than the residents of the property. No business signs are proposed.
Applicant: QRF Solutions K9 LLC
Parcel Info: Nicolas Russo and Alice Davenport, Owners
1899 Trough Rd., Shepherdstown, WV
Parcel ID: 09000900070006; Project Size: 1 ac; Zoning District: Rural
File #: 25-3-ZV and 25-5-ZV
Request #1: Variance from Section 11.1 to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 25 to 10 for a proposed Nursing Home operating as an Assisted Living Facility for up to 16 residents (#25-3-ZV).
Request #2: Variance from Section 4.10 waive the requirement of a site plan for the installation of a parking lot for a proposed Nursing Home operating as an Assisted Living Facility for up to 16 residents (#25-5-ZV).
Parcel Info: Blue Iris, LLC, Owner
1163 Gardners Ln., Shepherdstown, WV
Parcel ID: 09001700090003; Property Size: 6.63 ac; Zoning District: Rural
File #: 25-4-ZV
Request: Variance from Section 9.7 to reduce the rear setback from 50’ to 15’ for a 16’ x 32’ accessory structure.
Parcel Info: Elody & Chris Mackey
Oak Tree East Subdivision, Lot 11, 335 Acorn Cir., Harpers Ferry, WV
Parcel ID: 04000100240008; Property Size: 2.19 ac; Zoning District: Rural
Office of Planning & Zoning files may be reviewed during regular business hours or you may view online at www.jeffersoncountywv.org.
Questions or Comments may be directed to 116 E. Washington St., Charles Town, WV 25414, [email protected] or call 304-728-3228.
Witten submissions to the Board must be received no later than one week prior to the meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet that is posted online.
Any party desiring a transcript of these proceedings will be responsible for providing a stenographer at their own expense.
By Order of the Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals
Tyler Quynn, Chair
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