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 July 21, 2022, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 2471, at Page 494, Adam G. Rodgers did convey unto Andrew R. Thalman, 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 Jefferson County Courthouse, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on
February 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM
The following described real estate, with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Charles Town Corporation District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All that certain parcel of real estate situate in Charles Town Corporation District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, situated at the northeast intersection of South Mildred Street and Forrest Avenue, in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, bounded and described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the east line of South Mildred Street and north line of Forrest Avenue, thence in a northerly direction with the east line of said South Mildred Street 70 1/2 feet to the corner of the property (formerly) of Grover L. Bush and wife, thence in an easterly direction perpendicular to South Mildred Street, with the south line of said Bush property 130 feet, thence in a southerly direction parallel with South Mildred Street 70 1/2 feet to the north line of Forrest Avenue, thence in a westerly direction with the north line of Forrest Avenue 130 feet to the beginning.
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 625 South Mildred Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
AND BEING the same real estate which was conveyed to Adam G. Rodgers, by Deed dated June 14, 2022, from Fresh Look Properties LLC, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 1285, at Page 238.
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
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Richard A. Pill, Member
P. O. Box 440, 85 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone (304) 263-4971, Fax (304) 267-5840, e-mail: [email protected]
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In the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia
Notice to all persons claiming an interest in the Estate Thelma M. Kaetzel. deceased.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The purpose of the above entitled action is to see the admission of Probate In Solem Form of a writing authorized and signed by Thelma M. Kaetzel. dated August 27, 2021, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Thelma M. Kaetzel (COPY) pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code # 41-5-5.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, the 6th, February 2025, at 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, the Petitioners, Susan Kay Waters and Stephen Dale Carper (Under Will Appointed CoExecutors) will apply to the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia,County Commission Meeting Room located at the Old Charles Town Library, 200 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, 25414 for an Order admitting to probate as the Last Will and Testament of Thelma M. Kaetzel,,deceased. And that said writing be recorded as and for the Last Will and Testament of Thelma M. Kaetzel. deceased.
Any person objecting in any manner or who may have reason why such writing should not be recorded as and for the Last Will and Testament of Thelma M. Kaetzel. is hereby given notice to appear at the time, date and place aforesaid, and shall be heard in opposition to such writing. Please take further notice that the said time and place of the hearing may be rescheduled without further notice or publication.
Entered by the Clerk of the County Commission this 17th, day of January 2025.
Jacqueline C. Shadle
Clerk of the County Commission
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF U.D.
Case No. CC-19-2024-A-33
NOTICE TO:
SINCERLY THEODORE JONES DORSEY
&
KYLIE BETH BRILL
Notice is hereby given to the above-named parties pursuant to West Virginia Code § 48-22-602(c) that a petition in the above-captioned matter has been previously filed in the Circuit of Jefferson County. Notice is further given that a hearing on said petition is scheduled for March 17, 2025, at the hour of 2:30PM in Jefferson County Circuit Court, located at 100 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414, to determine the issues alleged in the petition and possible termination of parental rights in and to said child.
A copy of the petition can be obtained from CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, located at 110 N. George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Send any responsive pleadings to the above listed Clerk and to Petitioners Attorney: Patrick Kratovil, Esq.,
Kratovil Law Offices PLLC,
P.O. Box 337.
Charles Town, WV 25414
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust, dated July 31, 2020, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Document No. 202000010131, in Book No. 2299, at Page 545, Luis C Arellano-Martinez and Marbelly D Arellano did convey unto Charles S Trump IV & George I McVey, either of whom may act, Trustee(s), certain real property described in said Deed of Trust; and the beneficiary has elected to appoint Seneca Trustees, Inc., as Substitute Trustee; and default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by CITIZENS BANK NA f/k/a RBS CITIZENS NA to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town, West Virginia, on
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in 04 – Harpers Ferry Dist District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All of that certain real property, with improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate, and being, in Harpers Ferry District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 97 as the same is designated and described on a plat entitled “Final Plat, Sheridan Phase II” made by Resource International, Ltd., dated July 18, 2005, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 23, at Page 40. TOGETHER WITH a non-exclusive right of way over the streets and roads shown on the aforesaid plat for access to and from said real estate herein conveyed.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 93 Five Forks Drive, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425
SUBJECT TO and TOGETHER WITH the following: all covenants, restrictions, conditions, easements, reservations, rights-of-way, public utility easements, and other matters of record or in existence, to the extent valid, subsisting, and enforceable; any lien of taxes for the current year and subsequent years, accrued but not yet payable; matters that would be shown by an accurate survey and inspection of the property; zoning requirements, statutes, rules, orders, restrictions, regulations, and ordinances of governmental agencies or their instrumentalities relating to the property, the buildings located thereon, their construction and uses, in force on the date hereof (if any such exist); and, all roads and legal highways.
FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 4, ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 38 OF THE WEST VIRGINIA CODE, ANY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE SHALL BE MAILED TO THE GRANTOR(S) HEREUNDER AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS (OR SUCH OTHER ADDRESS SUBSEQUENTLY GIVEN TO LENDER IN WRITING BY THE GRANTOR(S)): 93 Five Forks Drive, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 93 Five Forks Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.
The referenced real estate will be conveyed with no covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary and sewer charges. The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and also the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the deed). The purchasers shall be responsible for payment of all 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: $9000.00 in cash and/or certified funds as deposit at the time of sale with the balance due and payable within 30 days of the day of sale.
FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Trustee may postpone the sale by public announcement at the time and place designated or by posting a notice of the same, and act by agent in the execution of the sale. The parties secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale.
SENECA TRUSTEES, INC.
5000 Coombs Farm Drive, Suite 104
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 413-0044
(304) 292-2918
Toll free: (888) 534-3132
Reference File No. 84470
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Proposal: Wayfinding Implementation Plan
Proposal Due Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:00PM
Description: The City of Charles Town is accepting proposals for services in the development of a wayfinding implementation plan. The signage program includes pedestrian and vehicle wayfinding signs, among others, throughout the City. All designs and mapping have been completed and this RFP aims to select a firm who can execute the final stage of production which is the creation and installation of wayfinding signs. For a full scope of work identified under this RFP, please visit the City’s website at www.charlestownwv.us/business/bid_postings.php. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, February 21, 2025. All hardcopy submissions shall include an electronic version. Submissions should be addressed to:
Alissa Meeks
Director of Community and Economic Development
City of Charles Town
304-724-3253
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PUBLIC Meeting Notice
Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Shepherdstown Town Hall, 104 N. King St., First Floor
Applications
25-02: 202 Rocky Street
Multiple exterior renovations to include replacement of vinyl windows with wood windows, shutter replacement with same, metal porch posts with wood posts, and the addition of tongue and groove porch flooring, window planters, awnings, and gutters.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on February 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room at Charles Town City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV by the City of Charles Town Board of Zoning Appeals on the following matter:
BA-2024-10: Mark Roper is seeking a variance from setbacks and maximum lot coverage requirements of the Old Town Residential Zoning District. The property is located at 418 S. Samuel St, approximately 128 feet north of the intersection of S. Samuel St and Hunter St., and is also identified as Tax District 3/Map 3/Parcel 28. The requested variances are from:
1. Side yard Setbacks: A decrease form 10 ft to 5 ft.
2. Maximum lot coverage: From 70% to 72.5%
Applicant desires to build a deck and sunroom, necessitating the variance requests.
To access additional information, please visit www.charlestownwv.us. Choose the “Government” tab, and hover over the drop-down menu to select “Agenda and Minutes.” From this page, you can access upcoming events, including the Board of Zoning Appeals information. This information will be accessible at the close of business on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Written comments can be mailed to City Staff at P.O. Box 14, or dropped off at City Hall at 101 E. Washington St., Charles Town, WV. Call 304-724-3251 for questions. Public comments are welcome at the scheduled public hearing.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Charles Town City Hall, 101 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV by the Charles Town City Council on the following matters:
TXA2024-05: A text amendment to the Charles Town Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 1322.09 Neighborhood Commercial District, to amend the minimum lot size, clarify open space requirements, and clarify use requirements.
To access additional information, please visit www.charlestownwv.us. Under the ‘Government’ tab, go to ‘Agendas and Minutes’. This information will be accessible by the close of business on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Written comments can be mailed to City Staff at P.O. Box 14, or dropped off at City Hall at 101 E. Washington St., Charles Town, WV. Call 304-724-3248 for questions. Public comments are welcome at the scheduled public hearing.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled for February 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Charles Town City Hall, 101 E Washington Street, Charles Town, WV by the Charles Town City Council to consider a Resolution Approving Entry and Form of a Shared Parking Lease Agreement between the City of Charles Town and 111, West Congress, LLC, for a Parcel of real estate located in the Corporation of Charles Town, Jefferson County, WV, designated as Parcel 8 on Tax Map 2A.
To access additional information, please visit www.charlestownwv.us. Under the ‘Government’ tab, go to ‘Agenda and Minutes’ This information will be accessible by the close of business on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Written comments can be mailed to City Staff at PO Box 14, or delivered to City Hall at 101 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV. Public comments are welcome at the scheduled public hearing.
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State of West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
PUBLIC NOTICE
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET SE, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440.
APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE GENERAL WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT NO. WV0115924
Public Notice No.: BS-005-2025 Public Notice Date: January 30, 2025
Paper: The Spirit of Jefferson
The following has applied for coverage under the General WV/ NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit No. WV0115924 for this facility or activity:
Appl. No.: WVR112702
Applicant: LGI HOMES – WEST VIRGINIA, LLC
209 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, CHARLESTON, WV 25302
Location: CHARLES TOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY
Latitude: 39:16:11 Longitude: 77:50:04
Receiving Stream:
Cattail Rn / Shenandoah R / Potomac R
Activity:
Storm water discharge from construction activities on 55.0 acres in Jefferson County.
Business conducted:
Construction of homes/townhouses with infrastructure..
Implementation: NA
On the basis of review of the application the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West Virginia Legislative Rules,” the State of West Virginia will act on the above application.
Any interested person may submit written comments on the site registration permit application and may request a public hearing by addressing such to the Director of the Division of Water and Waste Management within 30 days of the date of the public notice. Such comments or requests should be emailed to [email protected] or addressed to:
Director, Division of Water and Management, DEP
ATTN: Billy Shirley, Permitting Section
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304-2345
The public comment period begins January 30, 2025 and ends March 01, 2025.
Comments received within this period will be considered prior to acting on the permit application. Correspondence should include the name, address and the telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the nature of the issues raised. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever a finding is made, on the basis of requests, that there is a significant degree of public interest on issues relevant to the site registration permit application and this facility’s coverage under the General Permit. Interested persons may contact the Public Information Office to obtain further information.
The application may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Waste Management Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the application and the General Permit and Fact Sheet may be obtained from the Division at a nominal cost.
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Notice of Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file written notice of an objection with the County Commission through the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of the service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not filed timely, the objection is forever barred. Any person interested in filing claims against an estate must file them in accordance with West Virginia Code 44‑2 or 44‑3A.
Settlement of the estate(s) of the following named decedent(s) will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within 60 days from the first publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner.
First Publication Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Claim Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
ESTATE OF:
BENJAMIN PATRICK ANDERSON
ADMINISTRATRIX:
EVELYN ANDERSON
165 FENWAY CIRCLE
APT 304
WINCHESTER VA 22603‑4774
ATTORNEY:
CHARLES HOWARD
146 AUGUSTA COURT
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑6013
ESTATE OF:
HERBERT JAMES MILLER
EXECUTRIX:
MELISSA M WALKER
6793 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE
FREDERICK MD 21702‑2955
ATTORNEY:
JOHN K DORSEY
104 WEST CONGRESS STREET
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑1622
ESTATE OF:
BARBARA JEAN D. INGERSOLL
EXECUTOR:
VICTOR N HAGERSTROM JR
206 GLEBE LANE
LANCASTER PA 17602‑6114
ATTORNEY:
ALISON A COX
101 S.QUEEN STREET
MARTINSBURG WV 25401‑3315
ESTATE OF:
RONALD ALLEN LEWIS SR
ADMINISTRATRIX:
SARAH SLADE
210 TINKERVIEW DRIVE
CLOVERDALE VA 24077
ESTATE OF:
THELMA ARBUTUS PEARL
ADMINISTRATOR CTA:
JEFFREY GROVE
250 ANNIE GROVE ROAD
HARPERS FERRY WV 25425‑4787
ESTATE OF:
ALVA LEE MCNEAL
ADMINISTRATOR:
RAYMOND MCNEAL
98 DITTO FARM DRIVE
FALLING WATERS WV 25419‑4061
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 1/24/2025
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
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Notice of Ancillary Filing without any Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following foreign will or affidavit of heirs has been filed in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208, and no appointment or administration is being made pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code 44‑1‑14b.
An interested person(s) objecting to the filing of the foreign will or affidavit or objecting to the absence of appointment or administration being made in this state must file a statement with the Jefferson County Commission through the County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of first publication or 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not timely filed, the objection is forever barred. The Jefferson County Commission upon receiving any timely objection thereto shall schedule a hearing or hearings thereon and order relief, if any, it considers proper including, but not limited to, an order directing that full and complete ancillary administration of the estate of the nonresident decedent be made in this state.
First Publication Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
DATE FILED
01/23/2025
ESTATE NAME:
MILDRED BONAVEE PRICE
3103 FINCH FARM ROAD
TRINITY NC 27370‑8833
RANA DIANE GANTT
3075 FINCH FARM ROAD
TRINITY NC 27370‑8832
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE FILED
01/15/2025
ESTATE NAME:
NELLIE BUCHANAN MENDER
591 BLACKSMITH ROAD
GETTYSBURG PA 17325‑7051
JOYCE CAROLE THOMAS
591 BLACKSMITH SHOP ROAD
GETTYSBURG PA 17325‑7051
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR
MARIA TERESA MILLER
11028 POWELL ROAD
THURMONT MD 21788‑2839
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 1/24/2025
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
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