PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Commission convened for its regular session meeting on Tuesday where it honored the lives of two Mercer County community leaders, Carlyle “Lyle” Huntington and Nick Ameli.
Amelia, who passed away on April 27, 2023, at the age of 85, was a tireless public servant who worked extensively in support of community entities such as Child Protect of Mercer County, Children’s Home Society, the Mercer County Vocational Technology Center, Mercer County Drug Court, and the Chuck Mathena Center.
“Lyle tackled every project he supported with the tenacity of a bulldog,” said Mercer County Commission President Bill Archer. “With a keen eye of detail mixed with a visionary’s perspective on long-range planning, Lyle helped guide the county in a positive direction through his positive energy and uncompromising tenacity.”
The Mercer County Commission would also honor Nick Ameli, “one of southern West Virginia’s most successful businessmen and community servants,” during Tuesday’s meeting.
Ameli passed away on May 8, 2023, and, during his life, was active in the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce and Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department. He also served on the Mercer County Development Authority, Mercer County Landlords Association, United Way of the Virginias, Bluefield Sales Executive Club, Bluefield Rotary Club, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and National Financial Advisors.
“Nick lived to serve his family, his community, his state, nation and the world with the heart of a true servant,” said Archer.
The Tuesday meeting of the commission also saw the reappointment of Mercer County Representative Tish Chafin to the WV First Foundation, along with Michelle Stewart to the Mercer Day Report Center, the latter taking an oath of office during the session.
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