NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled for Monday December 2, 2024 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:
ZMA2024-03: Mark Roper is seeking to rezone approximately .81 acres of land from Old Town Residential to Planned Unit Development in order to build one single family detached home and nine townhome unit. The properties being rezoned are located between W. Academy Street and Ann Street, and are identified as Tax District 3/Map 4/Parcels 101, 102, 103, 105, 106. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map calls for these properties to be Old Town Residential.
ZMA2024-04: Request by Elm Street Communities Inc., to rezone approximately 180 acres of land from Urban Reserve to Neighborhood Residential. The properties are identified as 632 Vinton Lane (Tax District 3, Map 12, Parcel 218) and the larger surrounding tract of Tax District 3, Map 12, Parcel 217. Both properties front Vinton Lane and Berryville Pike. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map identifies these properties as Mixed-Use Residential and General Commercial.
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 ON THE CITY OF CHARLES TOWN BOND ORDINANCE
A public hearing will be held on the followingentitled Ordinance at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Charles Town (the “City”) to be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 101 East Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, and at such hearing any person interested may appear before the City and present protests, and all protests and suggestions shall be heard by the City and it shall then take such actions as it shall deem proper in the premises upon an Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS, BETTERMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWERAGE PORTION OF THE EXISTING PUBLIC COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CHARLES TOWN AND THE FINANCING OF THE COST THEREOF, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED, THROUGH THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT MORE THAN $2,844,984 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024 A (WEST VIRGINIA SRF PROGRAM); NOT MORE THAN $216,016 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024 B (WEST VIRGINIA SRF PROGRAM) AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024 C (WEST VIRGINIA SRF PROGRAM/FORGIVABLE) PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF AND SECURITY FOR THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; APPROVING, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SUCH BONDS AND ADOPTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
The abovequoted title of the Ordinance describes generally the contents thereof and the purposes of the Bonds contemplated thereby. The City contemplates the issuance of the Bonds described in the Ordinance. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to (i) pay a portion of the costs of design, acquisition, construction and equipping of certain extensions, additions, betterments, and improvements to the sewerage portion of the existing combined waterworks and sewerage system of the Issuer as described in the Ordinance (the “Project”); and (ii) pay costs of issuance for the Bonds and related costs. The Bonds are payable from the revenues derived from the System and from the proceeds of combined waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds issued by the City for the purpose of permanently financing the Project. No taxes may at any time be levied by the City for the payment of the Bonds or the interest thereon.
The above-entitled Ordinance was adopted by the Council of the City of Charles Town on November 4, 2024. A certified copy of the aboveentitled Ordinance is on file with the City for review by interested parties during regular office hours.
Following the public hearing, the City intends to enact the Ordinance upon final reading.
/s/ John Nissel
City Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: KENNETH WILLIAM AKINS Case No. 18-G-2
An Alleged Protected Person
NOTICE
TO: Melvin L. Akins, Sr.
Brenda Akins
Melvin L. Akins, Jr.
Scotty Akins
Donald Akins
Mark Akins
Steve Akins
Vicky Akins
Timothy (Last Name Unknown)
and all other Family Members
& Interested Parties
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, convening at 110 N. George Street, Mini Mag Court, Charles Town, WV, on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Case No. 18-G-2.
A copy of said Petition and Notice of Appointment of Counsel can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at her offices in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Dated: October 25, 2024
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Circuit Court
11/7/2t
AMENDING AND REENACTING RANSON CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 2
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – The Ranson City Council will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2024, 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 2024-361 Amending and Reenacting Ranson City Code Chapter 2 Article II. 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 November 19, 2024: City of Ranson, Attn: City Clerk, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or emailing at [email protected] Written Comments received prior to November 19, 2024, will be provided to the Ranson City Council and inserted into the official record.
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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 March 13, 2024, executed by the Borrower, Daisy A. Ballenger, to Douglas McElwee, the Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 2544, at Page 643. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 51 Boxwood Lane, Charles Town, WV 25414. Pill & Pill, PLLC was appointed as Substitute Trustee by an APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated August 29, 2024, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1331, at Page 213. 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 to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
November 25, 2024, at 4:54 p.m.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
All that certain lot or parcel of real estate situate approximately 1 mile from Charles Town, on the south side of Flowing Spring Road (State Route 17/1) in Charles Town Magisterial District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 8, Section B of the Walnut Grove Subdivision as the same is designated and described on a plat of Section B of Walnut Grove Subdivision made by Charles R Atherton C.E Dated January 18, 1974, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission, Jefferson County, West Virginia in Plat Book 3, Page 32, to which plat reference is hereby made for a further description of the property.
Being the same property conveyed to Daisy A Ballenger, by deed from Charles Jenkins and Linda Jenkins, dated 02-20-2004, recorded 03-08-2004, in Book: 986 Page: 231, 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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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 May 31, 2019, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust Book 2226, at Page 407, Ashley Rene Ballantine Phillips and Kimberly Ann Phillips did convey unto Jessica M. Springs, 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 November 25, 2024, at 4:56 PM
The following described real estate, with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All that certain lot of land situate in Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia about one mile north of Charles Town on the east side of the Flowing Springs Road (Secondary Route No. 17/1), more particularly designated and described on a plat of SECURITY HILLS subdivision, made by John Kusner, Land Surveyor, dated December 3, 1975, as Lot 12, which said plat is recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia in Plat book No. 3, at page 119.
TOGETHER WITH the non-exclusive right of way or easement for access to and from said lot and the public road over an existing twenty-five foot right of way as shown on said plat.
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 102 Porter Way, Charles Town, WV 525414.
AND BEING the same real estate which was conveyed to Ashley Rene Ballantine Phillips and Kimberly Ann Phillips, by Deed dated May 31, 2019, from James Edward Tyler, Jr. and Brenda R. Tyler, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 1224, at Page 630.
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: [email protected]
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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: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Claim Deadline: Sunday, January 5, 2025
ESTATE OF:
PAUL RICHARD MANZUK
EXECUTRIX:
PAULA MOESSNER
11621 DEER FOREST ROAD
RESTON VA 20194‑1104
ESTATE OF:
MARY JEAN LIGHT
EXECUTRIX:
LINDA J DUNN
PO BOX 186
SUMMIT POINT WV 25446‑0186
ATTORNEY:
JOHN K DORSEY
104 WEST CONGRESS STREET
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑1622
ESTATE OF:
REBECCA J MCDANIEL
EXECUTRIX:
SARAH STARE
3212 PORTRAIT WAY
CHAMBERSBURG PA 17202‑8107
ESTATE OF:
WILLIAM DAVID WOLFINBARGER
ADMINISTRATRIX:
KRISTIN ALAYNE WOLFINBARGER
79 CHADWICK DRIVE
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑4464
ATTORNEY:
JOHN K DORSEY
104 WEST CONGRESS STREET
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑1622
ESTATE OF:
MAURICE ROBERT PALMER II
EXECUTOR:
ROBERT BEATTIE PALMER
40 BAYBERRY LANE
SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403‑8209
ATTORNEY:
MICHAEL O MANNING
6045 WILSON BOULEVARD
ARLINGTON VA 22205‑1546
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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: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
DATE FILED
10/22/2024
ESTATE NAME:
CHARLES R ACKENBOM
657 FRIENDSHIP WAY
PALMYRA VA 22963
ALINA M ACKENBOM
PO BOX 145
PALMYRA VA 22963‑0145
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 10/29/2024
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
11/7/2t
ACCEPTING BIDS
The Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission is now accepting bids for mowing services of six county parks for the 2025 mowing season.
Address sealed bids to the attention of Andrew Upwright, Park Superintendent and specify “Mowing Services Bid” on the envelope. Sealed bids must be received by Monday, December 2, 2024 at 235 Sam Michaels Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442. The bid opening will be held in the Administrative Office at the same address listed above immediately following the bid submission on the same day (12/02/24) at 10am. Bids submitted after the deadline will not be valid or considered. No oral, telephone, fax or email proposals will be accepted. Contractor work is to begin on or about the week of April 1st, 2025. Start date subject to change due to rate of grass growth and start of growing season. The contract should end on or about October 31st, 2025, which is also subject to change due to the rate of grass growth and end of growing season.
If bids will be hand-delivered before the due date, please deliver between 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday) to the Jefferson County Community center at 235 Sam Michaels Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442.
Additional bid information and specifications can be found at www.jcprc.org. Any questions regarding bid specifications may be answered by contacting Andrew Upwright, Park Superintendent, at [email protected] or 304-728-3207 x5104.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: C.R.W.
Case Number: 24-FIG-19
The object of this Petition is to establish guardianship of C.R.W.
By sworn affidavit filed with Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s Office, the whereabouts of Ryan Scott Caldwell, Father of C.R.W. are unknown.
To Ryan Scott Caldwell, Father of C.R.W., is to take notice that a hearing will be held on November 13, 2024 @ 9:30 PM, 119 N. George St. Charles Town, WV 25414, on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court case # 24-FIG-19. 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 11/07/2024.
Tina Renner, Circuit Clerk
119 N. George Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
By: Edie Coope
Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 am
The County Commission of Jefferson County will hold a Public Hearing regarding a Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning) for the Media Farm properties designated as Tax District: Charles Town (02), Map: 4, Parcels: 11, 11.1, & 13. The properties are located on Media Farm Lane, west of Flowing Springs Road, south of the intersection with Daniels Road. The property owner of these three lots is Harvest Homes, LLC. The combined Parcel Size is approximately 127 acres. The properties are currently zoned Rural (R) and a petition has been made to the County Commission by the property owner to change the zoning classification from Rural to Residential Growth (RG) (Planning Commission File #24-2-Z).
The hearing will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 am in the County Commission Meeting Room located in the Charles Town Library, 200 E. Washington St., Charles Town. This meeting will also be available live through ZOOM. Invites will be posted on Facebook and sent through email alerts.
Oral or written comments can be provided at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to [email protected] or to PO Box 250, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Please contact the Office of Planning and Zoning for additional information on the proposed request: 304-728-3228/[email protected] or visit the County’s website: www.jeffersoncountywv.org.
By Order of the Jefferson County Commission
Steve Stolipher, President
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Jefferson County Commission
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm
The County Commission of Jefferson County has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM to receive public input on the Planning Commission’s recommended DRAFT 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The hearing will be held in the Jefferson High School Auditorium, 4141 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV. This meeting will also be available live through ZOOM.
You may provide oral or written comments at the hearing in Jefferson High School Auditorium. In addition, you may provide written comments to [email protected] or by mail to 116 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 prior to the Public Hearing and through Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
Staff will be available outside the Jefferson High School Auditorium on December 4, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an Open House with displays of relevant Land Use Maps and copies of the text to review. Questions and discussion may occur during the Open House. Please be advised, the County Commission only accepts comments during the Public Hearing; the Public Hearing is not an opportunity for questions and answers.
A copy of the DRAFT 2045 Comprehensive Plan is available for review or purchase at the Office of Planning and Zoning office located at 116 East Washington Street, Charles Town, and on the County’s website at www.jeffersoncountywv.org. Copies are also at all local libraries in Jefferson County.
Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, the County Commission will take action to approve, reject or modify the proposed 2045 Comprehensive Plan at a subsequent County Commission meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact the Departments of Planning and Zoning at 304-728-3228 or visit the County’s website: www.jeffersoncountywv.org.
By Order of the Jefferson County Commission
Steve Stolipher, President
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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 October 5, 2020, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Document No. 202000013412, in Book No. 2313, at Page 500, Kristen Torre did convey unto Stephen M. Mathias of Bowles Rice LLP, 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 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC 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
December 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in 08 – Ranson Corp District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
The following described parcel of real estate, situate, lying and being in Ranson Corporation District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, being more particularly described as follows:
Lot 315, Phase VI, Section B, Briar Run shown on that plat entitled “Plat Showing Re-Plat of Phase VI, Section B Briar Run Subdivision,” recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia in Plat Book 25, at Page 682.
AND BEING that same real estate conveyed from Dan Ryan Builders West Virginia, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, to Kristen Torre, by Deed dated October 5th, 2020, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, immediately prior hereto.
SUBJECT TO any and all easements, rights-of-way, conditions, covenants and restrictions of record or in existence.
The address of the parties of the first part to which the notices required by West Virginia Code § 38-1-4 shall be mailed is: 75 Cecily Way, Ranson, West Virginia 25438.
At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have an address of: 75 Cecily Way, Ranson, WV 25438.
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. 87992
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF RANSON
Ordinance 2024-364 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 14 – RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR CITY OFFICERS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF RANSON, WEST VIRGINIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – The Ranson City Council will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2024, 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 2024-364 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 14- Rate of Compensation for City Officers, of the Municipal Code of Ranson, West Virginia. 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 December 3, 2024: City of Ranson, Attn: City Clerk, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or emailing at [email protected] Written Comments received prior to December 3, 2024, will be provided to the Ranson City Council and inserted into the official record.
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF RANSON
In accordance with W. Va. Code §8A-5-8 et seq., the Ranson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 2, 2024, 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 on the final plat proposal for Huntwell West Phase 2A located off North Mildred Street and Old Leetown Road, Ranson WV (Lots 301-445), accepting the bond, and entering a development agreement for Phase 2A of Huntwell West. All persons are invited to attend and make comments about the proposed final plat.
Copies of the proposed plat and bond are available upon request in the Community Development Department. If you cannot attend but wish to comment, you may write and it must be received to the following address: City of Ranson, Attn: Community Development Department, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or email [email protected]. Written Comments received prior to November , will be provided to the Planning Commission, and inserted into the official record.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
STORMWATER ASSESSMENT STUDY
City of Charles Town
101 E. Washington Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
The City of Charles Town is seeking an experienced consultant to provide a comprehensive Citywide stormwater drainage study and stormwater system assessment. Expressions of Interest can be submitted in electronic or paper format and must be received by 3pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Charles Town City Hall Offices. The full request for expression of interest can be viewed on the City’s website at www.charlestown.wv.us. Questions may be directed to Cindy Rezmer, Operations Director at [email protected].
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City of Ranson Parks and Recreation Board – Open Positions
The City of Ranson is accepting applications for the Board of Parks and Recreation Commission. The board provides control and oversight of the properties and activities operated in connection with the Ranson public park and recreation system. To qualify, applicants must be a resident of the City of Ranson and a freeholder of the city. Interested residents of Ranson who meet the eligibility requirements and wish to serve on the Board are encouraged to submit an application, which is available at www.ransonwv.gov. A hard copy may also be mailed or delivered to City of Ranson, Attention: City Clerk, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or email [email protected]. This position will remain open until it is filled, with first consideration of candidates scheduled for December 17, 2024 For further inquiries, please contact the City Clerk’s office.
11/14/3t
City of Ranson Board of Zoning Appeals Opening
The City of Ranson is accepting applications for an opening on its Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing and deciding appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination of the city’s zoning code and its administration. Applicants must be a resident of the City of Ranson for at least three years prior to appointment. Applicants cannot be a member of the Planning Commission. Applicants cannot hold any other elective or appointive office within the city.
Qualified residents of Ranson who are interested in serving on the Commission must complete an application form, which is available at www.ransonwv.gov. Materials should be submitted to [email protected] A hard copy may also be mailed or delivered to his attention at City of Ranson, 312 S. Mildred Street, WV 25438. This position is open until it is filled, with first consideration of candidates scheduled for December 17, 2024
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The City of Ranson, Building Code Appeal Board Openings
The City of Ranson is seeking applicants for multiple openings on the Building Code Appeals Board. The Building Code Appeals Board assists the city in considering appeals of decisions made by Ranson building officials and other matters related to Ranson building code enforcement. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a qualified resident of the City of Ranson. Must have experience and training relevant to building construction and be qualified to review and make decisions on building-related matters. Members cannot be employees of the City of Ranson.
Qualified residents of Ranson who are interested in serving on the Commission must complete an application form available at www.ransonwv.gov any other supporting materials that demonstrate their qualifications to serve can be submitted. Materials should be submitted to [email protected] A hard copy may also be mailed or delivered to his attention at City of Ranson, 312 S. Mildred Street, WV 25438. This position is open until it is filled, with first consideration of candidates scheduled for December 17, 2024
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
CROSSWINDS IN THE CITY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff,
vs. Case No. CC-19-2022-C-32
Judge Cohee
CESAR A. VIGIL, and CELIA B. VIGIL, Defendants.
BONDED SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S
SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
Pursuant to and by virtue of an Order Confirming Special Commissioner’s Report and Directing Sale of Real Estate entered by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, on the 25th day of September, 2024, in a case therein pending, Case No. CC-19-2022-C-32, under the style of “Crosswinds in the City Homeowners association, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Cesar A. Vigil, Jr. and Celia B. Vigil, Defendants,” the undersigned Bonded Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder to be held at the front door of the Jefferson County Court House, situate at 100 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. all that certain parcel of real estate, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the City of Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 77 as the same are designated and decreed on a plat of Crosswinds IV made by Appalachian Surveys of WV, LLC, dated May 2000, said plat being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 18 at Page 42 et seq.
The physical address of the Property is 758 Crosswinds Drive, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414.
[Tax Map 10, Parcel 77; Acct. 00008617]
AND BEING all and the same parcel of real estate which was conveyed by Deed from Jason L. Landsdown to the said Cesar A. Vigil, Jr. and Celia B. Vigil, husband and wife as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, dated June 27, 2005, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 1010 at Page 676.
THE CONVEYANCE OF THIS REAL ESTATE WILL BE MADE SUBJECT TO all easements, rightsofway, restrictive covenants, conditions, reservations, and other conditions of record found and enumerated in the chain of title and those reasonably apparent upon an inspection and view of said real estate or as determined by a survey.
THIS SALE SHALL ALSO BE MADE SUBJECT TO the rights of any person or persons occupying the premises, if any there be, and the Bonded Special Commissioner shall not be under any duty to cause any person or persons who may be occupying said premises to vacate the same. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and the Bonded Special Commissioner makes no warranty of any type as to the condition of any improvements located upon the premises, if any there be. The Bonded Special Commissioner’s deed to any purchaser will not contain any warranty of title.
TERMS OF SALE
Cash or bank check on day of sale in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, with the balance due, in cash or certified funds, forty-five (45) days from the date of confirmation of said sale by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, to which in all respects this sale shall be subject. Announcements at the day of sale or by further order of said Court shall have precedence over this notice. All real estate taxes and all other charges and assessments levied against the property shall be pro-rated to the date of settlement. All recording fees and charges and all transfer and excise taxes shall be paid by the purchaser.
Given under my hand this 4th day of November, 2024.
/s/Abraham M. Ashton, Esq.
Bonded Special Commissioner
208 S. Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-267-1020
CERTIFICATE
I, Tina Renner, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, hereby certify that bond and security has been given by the Bonded Special Commissioner as required by the Court.
Given under my hand this 4th day of November, 2024.
Tina Renner, Clerk
By: Becky Chalk, Deputy
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
GREEN MEADOWS HOA, Plaintiff,
vs. Case No. CC-19-2022-C-65
Judge Bridget Cohere
ELIZABETH VALICEK, Defendant.
BONDED SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S
SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
Pursuant to and by virtue of an Order Confirming Special Commissioner’s Report and Directing Sale of Real Property entered by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, on the 25th day of October, 2024, in a case therein pending, Case No. CC-19-2022-C-65, under the style of “Green Meadows HOA, Plaintiff, v. Elizabeth Valicek, Defendant,” the undersigned Bonded Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder to be held at the front door of the Jefferson County Court House, situate at 100 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. all that certain parcel of real estate, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Charles Town Corp District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 8, as the same is designated and described on a plat entitled “Plat of Correction Final Plat of Subdivision Lots 1-67 Green Meadows” made by Associated Engineering Sciences, Inc., dated July 2003, said Plat being recoded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 20, at Page 26, together with a non-exclusive easement over Crescent Drive and all common areas shown on the aforesaid Plat for all of the usual purposes for access to and from said real estate.
The physical address of the Property is 18 Sagewood Street, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414 (formerly 18 Holmes Way, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414)
[Tax Map 9C, Parcel 8; Acct. 00008862]
AND BEING all and the same parcel of real estate which was conveyed from Robert C. Burgess and Jocelyn R. Burgess to the said Elizabeth F. Valicek, dated the 25th day of April, 2013, the same being recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 1124 at Page 741.
THE CONVEYANCE OF THIS REAL ESTATE WILL BE MADE SUBJECT TO all easements, rightsofway, restrictive covenants, conditions, reservations, and other conditions of record found and enumerated in the chain of title and those reasonably apparent upon an inspection and view of said real estate or as determined by a survey.
THIS SALE SHALL ALSO BE MADE SUBJECT TO the rights of any person or persons occupying the premises, if any there be, and the Bonded Special Commissioner shall not be under any duty to cause any person or persons who may be occupying said premises to vacate the same. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and the Bonded Special Commissioner makes no warranty of any type as to the condition of any improvements located upon the premises, if any there be. The Bonded Special Commissioner’s deed to any purchaser will not contain any warranty of title.
TERMS OF SALE
Cash or bank check on day of sale in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, with the balance due, in cash or certified funds, forty-five (45) days from the date of confirmation of said sale by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, to which in all respects this sale shall be subject. Announcements at the day of sale or by further order of said Court shall have precedence over this notice. All real estate taxes and all other charges and assessments levied against the property shall be pro-rated to the date of settlement. All recording fees and charges and all transfer and excise taxes shall be paid by the purchaser.
Given under my hand this 4th day of November, 2024.
/s/Abraham M. Ashton, Esq.
Bonded Special Commissioner
208 S. Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-267-1020
CERTIFICATE
I, Tina Renner, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, hereby certify that bond and security has been given by the Bonded Special Commissioner as required by the Court.
Given under my hand this 4th day of November, 2024.
Tina Renner, Clerk
By: Becky Chalk, Deputy
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF RANSON
AMENDING AND REENACTING RANSON CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 2
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – The Ranson City Council will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2024, 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 2024-361 Amending and Reenacting Ranson City Code Chapter 2 Article II. 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 November 19, 2024: City of Ranson, Attn: City Clerk, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438 or emailing at [email protected] Written Comments received prior to November 19, 2024, will be provided to the Ranson City Council and inserted into the official record.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: NAME CHANGE OF: LEIGH LAWHON STEWARDSON TO LEIGH MICHELLE LAWHON
CIVIL ACTION NUMBER: 24-P-145
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that on the 13TH day of December, 2024, at 11:45 A.M. on said day, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard Leigh Lawhon Stewardson applied by Petition to the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia for the entry of an order by said Court changing their name from LEIGH LAWHON STEWARDSON TO LEIGH MICHELLE LAWHON at which time and place any interested party may appear and be heard, if they so desire. You are hereby notified that this matter may be rescheduled without further notice or publication. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office: Clerk of Circuit Court, 119 North George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court the 31ST day of October, 2024.
Tina Renner, Circuit Clerk
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Deputy Clerk
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