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Board considers Aug. 18 start date Thursday, April 10, 2014

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Putnam County School officials listened when Randy Short, a Hurricane High School parent, expressed concerns about the 2014-15 calendar at the last board meeting. Short asked board members to start the second semester earlier so that AP students could get in more instructional days before taking the AP exams. “We had the meeting on March 17 had and some good comments and discussion,” superintendent Chuck Hat- Teddy Stewart, Poca High School Football Coach field told the board. “We went back and looked at the two options that we presented that night and made some modifications to Option 1. “We thought Mr. Short made some good points about trying to get more days into that first semester.” Also during the April 7 meeting, the board unanimously approved hiring Teddy Stewart, former assistant football coach at Hurricane, as the new head football coach for Poca; Jeff Pitchford as the new cross country coach for Buffalo; Ginger Miller as the new girls tennis head coach for Winfield and Jerry Wyant, Jr. as the new girls track head coach for Buffalo. Dr. Cindy Daniel, assistant suSEE BOARD ON PAGE 5

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Sorsaia gets first-hand look at Al-Qaeda By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

During the heart of the basketball season, Putnam County prosecutor Mark Sorsaia spent a week sitting in a courtroom in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with Al-Qaeda terrorists instead of in the Hurricane High School gym cheering for his son, Henry. “It was probably one of the most interesting experiences of my legal career,” he said. “I can’t say it was fun, but it was fascinating.” Sorsaia was selected by the government to travel to Cuba and observe the military commission court trial for two Al-Qaeda terrorists, Abd al-Rahim Hussein Muhammed Abdu Al-Nashiri and Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Haza al Darbi. “I was the former vice president for the National District Attorneys Association, and that put me on the first list,” he said. “I got a phone call and was asked if I

Prosecuting Attorney Mark Sorsaia traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in February to observe the military commission court trial for two Al-Qaeda terrorists. For seven days he lived in a tent at “Camp Justice.” wanted to be on another list of the prosecutors to go to Guantanamo, and I said I would.” Sorsaia left Andrews Air Force Base for Cuba on Feb. 16 with a

group of 11 other civilian observers. He was the only prosecutor in a group that included defense attorneys, ACLU individuals, freelance writers and people

from the Judicial Watch organization. After landing at the U.S. miliSEE SORSAIA ON PAGE 4

Hurricane victorious in matchup of top Class AAA teams By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

It was certainly warm enough for comfortable baseball, but the circumstances at Lola Meeks Field in Hurricane provided some extra heat. In a matchup of arguably the two best Class AAA teams in West Virginia, Hurricane scored an energizing result when it rallied from a 4-0 first-inning deficit to top visiting Cabell Midland 9-4 on Saturday, April 5. Hurricane junior first baseman J.T. Rogoszewski hit a two-run homer as part of a three-RBI day while second baseman Ace Estep and pitcher Austin Hensley drove in two runs apiece. Hensley, a senior, played a critical role on the mound, settling in to retire 18 of the final 22 Midland batters while the Hurricane of-

fense went to work. He struck out four, but most of his success was the result of inducing weak contact and letting his fielders do their jobs. "(Midland) was aggressive in the first inning and I got rattled," Hensley said. "I had to regroup, trust my stuff and trust my teammates." Hurricane compiled 10 hits, with every batter in the lineup reaching base at least once. Shortstop Trey Dawson walked three times and scored two runs out of the leadoff spot. Brandon Pauley, Sam Balser and Zach Fitzsimmons also grinded out multiple productive at-bats. After striking out four times in the first two innings, Hurricane came around in the third and fifth frames, yielding seven runs comSEE HURRICANE ON PAGE 10

Hurricane right fielder Alex Dunham (swinging, center) drives an RBI single in the first against Midland. Third baseman Brandon Pauley (right) looks on from the on-deck circle.

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Page 2 –Thursday,April 10,2014 MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) Meeting MOPs or Mothers of Preschoolers has started a Putnam County group. The group is for Mothers of children preschool age and younger. It meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Fridays of every month at River Ridge Church. The next meeting is April 11. Childcare and snacks are provided during the meeting. Surprise birthday celebration for Herb Cossin A surprise birthday celebration for Herb Cossin will be Saturday, April 12 beginning at 5 p.m. at Rt. 34 Fire Department. Please come and wish Herb a Happy 80th Birthday. Super Saturday Super Saturday for kids ages one to 12 years will be held at Valley Park Wave Pool Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. – noon. Kids can meet their favorite super hero… Batman, Robin, Spiderman, Captain America, and Batgirl. Military personnel, police and fireman will also be on-hand. There will be games and all sorts of activities for kids to enjoy as well as a rock wall, fingerprinting, safety rules, jump house, anti-bullying campaign, refreshments and more. Kids are welcome to dress like their favorite super hero or like the real heroes of today - a fireman, soldier, or policeman. Any questions, call the park office at 304-562-0518 Ext. 11. Easter egg hunt, games Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, Easter egg hunt with games, prizes, crafts, and snacks Saturday, April 12, 2 - 4 p.m. The event is free and parents may register their children online at www.mvbaptistchurch.org. Church members have donated candy and other items for the event.

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Debbie Carroll is coordinating the activity. Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located near Exit 38 (Winfield) off Interstate 64. Treasure Hunters' egg hunt Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, invites children ages two to 11 to the Treasure Hunters' Egg Hunt April 13, 1 p.m. Sign in at the parking lot behind the main church building. In the event of rain, the hunt will be held in the main church building. For more information, call 304-562-3074. Putnam County Democrat Club meeting The Putnam County Democrat Club will meet Monday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. at the old Putnam County Courthouse, second floor. Bring a covered dish and ask a friend of neighbor to join you. "Doorways to the Prophetic" class Glad Tidings Assembly of God invites you to the "Doorways to the Prophetic" class starting Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. The eight-week class is designed to encourage believers and to help them grow in their spiritual gifts. Registration for the eight sessions is $20. Each registrant will receive a detailed booklet for the class. For more information, contact the church office at 304-562-3074. First annual Hurricane football golf outing The first annual Hurricane High School football golf outing will be Monday, May 5 at Sleepy Hollow golf course. It is a four man scramble format, captain's choice. Signups are 9 – 11:30 a.m. Tee off at 11 a.m. Costs are $500 for a golf team, $125 hole sponsor, $600 team and sponsor. Pre-registration and hole sponsors are due Friday, April 18. Make checks payable to HHS Football and mail to First Annual HHS Golf Outing, 1035 Pendleton

April Birthdays! Happy Birthday to ALL

Justin Holley - 13 years old – April 10 Jonathan Beach Phyllis Raynes - April 10 Brittany (Templeton) Spears Jim Keeling – April 11 Troy Hinkle Bobby Edmonds – April 12 Dorothy Wise Darnitta Elswick – April 14 Brenda Grant Connie Cantley - April 14 Sally Jones Bill Chapman - April 15 Deborah Jude Ann Riffee Susie Johnson Brandon Riffee Margie Keaton Matthew Courts Eric Lambert Marvin Ball Holley Larabee Taylor Reese White Larry Leadmon Marylou Hutchinson

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Place, Hurricane, WV 25526. For more information contact Chuck Leadman 304-546-2863, cleadman@soleselectric.com or Jeremy Taylor 304-389-8252. Lunch will be provided. Door prizes, raffles and a silent auction will be held after the tournament. Meet the candidate luncheon The Putnam County Democratic Women will hold a “Come Meet Your Candidates” luncheon Saturday, April 19, noon, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, Hurricane. Cost is $12 per person. Door prizes requested. All Democrats welcome. Please RSVP by April 16. Dot Turley, President 304-5629886. Over 10,000 Easter egg hunt in Scott Depot All children ages preschool through the fifth grade are invited to attend a free Easter Eggstravaganza event from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Teays Valley Acres in Scott Depot. The event is free and will feature egg hunts, pony rides, free clothing give away, petting zoo, inflatables and more. The egg hunt times are 2:30 p.m. - preschool; 2:45 p.m. – kindergarten and first grade; 3 p.m. – second and third grades; 3:15 p.m. – fourth and fifth grades; and 3:30 p.m. special needs. Teays Valley Acres is located one mile east of Teays Valley Church of God at 4654 Teays Valley Rd. just east of Rocky Step. For information call 304-757-9222. Lion's Club pancake breakfast Applebee's of Teays Valley will sponsor a pancake breakfast 8 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19. All proceeds benefit the Scott Teays Lions Club. Tickets are $5 per person. Annual eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt Hurricane Church of Christ, 6oo Midland Trail - the Church on the hill beside of Hurricane Middle School - will host their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19 beginning at noon. Lunch will be provided - with treats. There will be games, Easter egg coloring, egg bag toss, face-painting, Easter egg hunt and a visit

from the Easter bunny. For more information call 304562-6491. Grilling class reservations open Join Chef Joe at The Greenhouse of Teays Valley, Saturday, April 19, 4 p.m., for a Grilling Class where people can help prepare several courses of grilled items like steaks, pizza, veggies, savory bacon and more. Cost for the event is $35 per guest. RSVP by calling 304-397-6316. Creekside hosts concerts in April Diablo Blues Band will play at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. There is a $3 cover for this event. VooDoo Katz member Andy Park will play folk-Appalachian music on April 23 beginning at 9 p.m., there is no cover. Easter cantata The sanctuary choir of Mount Vernon Baptist Church will present the cantata, “Then and There Settled and Done,” at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 20. Under the direction of Rodney LeGrand, music will feature Mary Lou Oxley and Stephanie Rogers, sopranos; Sharon McClung and Denise Neely, altos; Elisha Conn, tenor; and Josh Callaway, bass. Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located at 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, near Exit 39, Teays Valley, off Interstate 64. Chamber to host candidate forum The Putnam County Chamber will host a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. Cost is $20 per person which includes lunch. RSVPs are required and can be made at 304757-6510 or online at www.putnamchamber.org. All-you-can-make-and-eat sushi class The Greenhouse of Teays Valley will host a Instructional sushimaking class, April 22, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $35. RSVP to 304-3976316. April Business After Hours Business After Hours, spon-

The Putnam Standard sored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, will be at The Gallery on Thursday, April 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. RSVPs are required and prepayment is appreciated. Business After Hours is open to chamber members and their guests. There will be a cash drawing sponsored by BB&T valued at $400. You must be present to win. RSVP to 304-757-6510, chamber@putnamcounty.org or www.putnamchamber.org. Express your inner artist The Greenhouse of Teays Valley will host an evening of relaxed painting with a local artist on Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Painting supplies and canvas are provided. Cost is $55. Call 304-397-6316 to RSVP. Teays Valley VFD golf tournament Teays Valley Fire Department will be hosting a benefit golf tournament on April 30 at Little Creek Country Club in South Charleston. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; tee time is at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the community efforts of the fire department. For information, call 304-7577075, 304-741-4891, 908-956-1981 or email tvfdauxiliary@yahoo.com. Parking lot sale Parking lot sale, May 3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Valley Wave Pool Park, cancelled if rain. Call Putnam County Parks and Recreation office, 304-562-0518 Ext. 10 to reserve a space for $15. Moving On Up management seminar A “Moving on Up” management course, with Chuck Stump of The Performance Group, will begin May 9. This four-week course will meet May 9, 16, 23 & 30 at First State Bank during lunch - which is included. Topics include Making the Grade, The Carrot and the Stick, Do it Now, and, Facts and Friction. Webinars of each session will be available. Cost to enroll is $129 for the onsite class and $79 for the webinar. To register contact the Chamber at 304-757-6510 or email A.Alford@putnamcounty.org

Princess tea party to come to Putnam County On Saturday April 26, girls of all ages will live out fairy tales during the annual Once Upon a Time Princess Party. Dreams will come true as Valley Park will be transformed into a land of enchanting fantasy. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine and Tinkerbell will welcome hundreds to an event that can only be described as "magical." Karen Haynes, event organizer, is excited to offer the free party again this year. She will lead the

two-hour whimsical festivity as the "Fairy Godmother." "This is like our little Disney World," Haynes said. "People come from West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia and all over to see it." The Princess Party began in 2008, and since then, has grown into one of Putnam County Parks and Recreation's biggest events. Months of planning and decorating go into the free, two-hour event. For Haynes, it's all worth it.

"I love to see all the smiles," she said. Girls are to dress as their favorite princess for the party. During the community event, children will take part in a number of activities, from getting pictures with their favorite princesses, to carriage rides and making a custom crowns. Refreshments are provides. Donations are accepted. For more information, call the Putnam County Parks and Recreation office at 304-562-0518.

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Water project, MCHM discussed at Putnam County Commission By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Putnam County Commissioners hope the fourth time is a charm when it comes to receiving funds for the Manila Ridge water project. The commission held a public hearing for its $1.8 million Small Cities Block Grant application on Tuesday morning. The water line extension project is the second of a three phase project and would serve approximately 50 households. The county has already spent $400,000 on the development of engineering designs for the project. Also during Tuesday’s commission meeting County Attorney Jennifer Scragg Karr updated commissioners on the DSI landfill and its acceptance of waste that contained the chemical MCHM, which contaminated the drinking supply of nine counties. The landfill, owned by Waste Management, stopped accepting tankers of water tainted with MCHM from Freedom Industries on March 14 after being served papers from city of Hurricane and Putnam County Commission. Karr said that because the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) permit was still in place the county also served and filed papers asking the state agency to revoke the permit. The hearing was held March 28. However, prior to the hearing DEP withdrew the permit. “What was issued was a solid waste permit but when you look at these environmental laws they all sort of coincide,” she said. “You have to watch out for protecting the ground water and you have to watch out for protecting the air quality. You also have the one for solid waste. We filed the injunction for those three reasons.” Karr said one interesting thing the county discovered during the process of filing the papers was that the DEP issued two permits

to Waste Management for the disposal of MCHM in the landfill. “The first permit gave them permission for 100 tons,” she said noting the company exceeded that amount. “The second permit was for 2,600 tons.” Karr said the issue that remains for the county is the remediation at the disposal site. “The landfill has indicated that it is difficult to do because it has been over a month ago and other garbage has been piled on top of it,” she said. “The DSI attorney has indicated to us that it doesn’t know how to remove it because it has accumulated with all the other garbage. It may be difficult to remove the waste, but the company is willing to sit down and figure how to do it. “He also indicated that prior to the hearing on Friday the DEP told DSI that DEP will not permit the materials to be removed. That would be another issue.” Commissioners are still concerned that DEP didn’t notify local officials of the two permits and the modifications. “We are going to have meetings, try and get it remediated and move forward with that and have some discussions as to the future,” President Steve Andes said. Terry Martin of the Regional Intergovernmental Council ran the public hearing portion of the meeting. He told commissioners that he is currently conducting income surveys in the target area. “We did these three to four years ago but the development office wants us to do it again,” he said. “At least 51 percent of the individuals have to be low or moderate income level for the project to be considered.” Putnam County resident Teresa Thomas asked Martin about the third phase, Jim Ridge project. “Do you know when you plan to put in an application for this project?” she asked Martin replied, “It is probably two to three years away.”

The town of Buffalo celebrated 177 years on April 2. The town was incorporated in 1837. Photo courtesy of Friends of Buffalo WV History.

Andes noted that the Jim Ridge water project has not been engineered. In other business: * Dusty Hurley, Putnam County’s project manager, was hired as the new executive director for the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau. She replaces Linda Bush who is retiring at the end of the month. * Commissioners signed a resolution approving and adopting the county’s revised comprehensive plan titled “Bridging to the Future.” John Butterworth presented the plan to the commissioners on Tuesday. “The state requires the plan be updated every 10 years,” he said. “The plan itself is laid out by subject matter which translates directly into the priorities of the county.” Prior to updating the document, the planning commission held several meetings. It will hold the final public hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 before submitting the comprehensive plan to the state. Copies of the plan are available at the county commission office and the Putnam County Library. * Commissioner Andy Skidmore informed the commission that most of the spring paving projects are being postponed. “They are concentrating on taking care of the pot holes first,” he said. * The Putnam County Commission will have a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 to set the levy for the county. It’s next regular meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 22.

The Putnam County Animal Shelter is asking for help in deciding on the color of the 5k T-shirt. The choices are sapphire blue or a safety green. People can visit the Facebook page and vote for their favorite shirts.

Dog Jog benefits animal shelter The Putnam County Animal Shelter is accepting registrations for the Dog Jog. The Dog Jog is a 5k run or walk and will be held at 8 a.m. May 10 at Valley Park. Proceeds from the event benefit the Putnam County Spay and Neuter fund. The money will be used to cover costs of spaying and neutering, helping to prepare both dogs and kitties for adoption at the animal shelter. The organizers of the event are also asking for help in deciding on the color of the 5k t-shirts. The choices are sapphire blue or a safety green. People can visit the Facebook page and vote on the shirts. The front of the shirt will have the official Dog Jog Logo, and the back will list the sponsors. The shelter will be bringing dogs to the event hoping to find homes for several. Pre-registration before April 28 - $20; T-shirt only guaranteed if registered by April 28.

People can pre-register at: http://www.tristateracer.com/Rac eDirector/race.php?RaceID=1564 Late or race day registration $25. Race day registration 7 - 7:45 a.m. Age groups for the event are: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 plus. Prizes awarded to the overall top three male and female and to top three male and female in each age group. Also a prize will be given to each of the best male and dog and female and dog running teams. The race will begin in the parking lot directly outside the Wave Pool. The course is relatively flat and follows the track out of the park through quiet neighborhood streets, back to the park around part of the nature trail and finishes in the parking lot. For additional information contact Tom Smith, smitty57@suddenlink.net. Online registration will close at midnight May 10.

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Winfield’s 2013 Class AAA championship soccer team gathered around Mackenzie Arthur (seated, center) as she signed to play with Fairmont State University.

Winfield’s Arthur signs with Fairmont State soccer By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Mackenzie Arthur was already a part of history when she helped the Winfield girls soccer team to a Class AAA state title last fall, the Generals' second in a row and fifth overall for the program. This year, she'll write her name into a different school's record books. By signing her letter of intent on March 28 at Winfield High School, Arthur officially committed to Fairmont State University as it prepares to field its first varsity women's soccer team. Arthur, a wing defender, hopes to continue her success in a sport that has captivated her since age 5. While she was pursued by several colleges, Arthur said she chose the fledgling Fairmont State program specifically because she could be a pioneer. "I was nervous because I knew it was an important decision, but I thought (Fairmont State) was the greatest opportunity," Arthur said. "It'll be the first year of the team so you can make history. I love it there. It's a good spot." Fairmont State coach Patrick McGinnis landed the job in December, but he was already aware of Arthur's attributes before moving on from a successful stint at Alderson Broaddus. "Mackenzie is a fantastic person with a great personality, which naturally makes her a good teammate," McGinnis said. "She'll help build a solid defensive foundation as we work to start the program. Shutting down the opposition will help keep us

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in games. "Winning at Winfield has almost become expected, so she brings a high level of expectation with her. You can find great players everywhere, but finding a great player with a track record of winning is hard to find." Winfield coach Marshall Hoff said Arthur will give the young Fighting Falcons exactly what they need. "A brand-new program like that will need leadership, and (Arthur) is one you can count on," Hoff said. "She's a committed player. She's great in pursuit of what she's after." Hoff credited Arthur for helping his Generals not only defend well, but also diversify their attack through the midfield. He estimated her total steals were well into the triple digits last season, in addition to several goals and assists. "She has all-out speed, endurance and anticipation," Hoff said. "She'll excel at whatever position she plays." Arthur, who plans to study nursing at Fairmont State, joins fellow Winfield seniors Micha Rae Thompson (Concord University) and Lauren Prevett (North Greenville University) in committing to NCAA Division II soccer programs this year. When remembering her days on the Generals' back line, Arthur recalled the unique thrill of collaborating to protect the goal. "It's the best feeling when you come together as a team," she said. "It's hard to describe, but there's something about it that's really exciting."

tary base near Guantanamo Bay, a ferry took Sorsaia across an inlet to “Camp Justice,” a place he would call home for seven days. “It was a secured area with courtrooms, and there was an Army base like you would see in Afghanistan, a base camp with tents,” he said. “I stayed in a tent for a week with several other guys. It was like being in the Army. There is a latrine tent and a shower tent.” Sorsaia said prior to going to Cuba he did some homework on the military commission court proceedings and the two terrorists. According to the Office of Military Commission, Nashiri is charged with “perfidy, murder in violation of the law of war, attempted murder in violation of the law of war, terrorism, conspiracy, intentionally causing serious bodily injury, attacking civilians, attacking civilian objects, and hazarding a vessel. The charges arise out of an attempted attack on the USS Cole in October 2000. “Darbi is charged with conspiracy, attacking civilian objects, hazarding a vessel, terrorism, attempt, and aiding the enemy. The charges stem from an attempt to carry out terrorist attacks against shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and off the coast of Yemen, and a completed terrorist attack against the French oil tanker, MV Limburg.” Darbi worked for Nashiri. In the year following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Bush administration started capturing and imprisoning Al-Qaeda terrorists, Sorsaia explained. During interrogation the CIA used waterboarding techniques on many of the war criminals to get information. “The Bush administration decided to send them to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and prosecute those that could be prosecuted and detain those that couldn’t,” he said. “This was a unique situation because for the first time in history the U.S. kept the enemy combatants.” When President Obama took office he hoped to close the

Prosecuting Attorney Mark Sorsaia was assigned an escort, Mark Braux while at Camp Justice. Braux escorted Sorsaia daily to meals and the courtroom. Guantanamo Bay prison due to the controversy surrounding the techniques the CIA used to gather intelligence. However, there wasn’t another facility to house the war criminals and the prison remained open. Five years ago Congress passed the Military Commissions Act of 2009. The act created the military commission that combined military and civilian criminal code and prosecuting procedures for terrorists, Sorsaia said. “They created this court for the purpose of dealing with the detainees,” he explained. “It is my understanding that under the military commission act that the government wanted to open up the proceedings for some transparency.” Sorsaia said that transparency was one of the main reasons he was there observing the proceedings. “If the government is successful in executing Nashiri, the government understands in today’s world there is going to be a debate,” he said. “The debate is going to be did the United States railroad this guy, torture this guy, execute this guy without a fair trial? “The government is going to have to defend its actions, so what they do is have people like me there to observe.”

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On Monday, Feb. 17, Sorsaia woke up at 5 a.m. ate breakfast and was seated in the military courtroom by 8 a.m. He planned to do the same thing on Tuesday but Nashiri had different plans. “Nashiri’s lawyer gets up and says ‘I got into a fight with my client and my client wants to fire me’ and the judge just stops and looks,” Sorsaia said. “We get into the debate about should he get another lawyer, should he not get another lawyer. “If he fires the lawyer it is going to delay things for months. I’m angry because I went to Guantanamo to watch this then on Tuesday he wants to fire his lawyer.” The judge gave everyone the afternoon off to see if something could be worked out. “So my soldier friends took me to the beach,” he said. “It was beautiful.” Being the only prosecutor allowed Sorsaia to spend time with Gen. Mark Martin and the other members of the prosecution team. “I was very impressed with the prosecution lawyers,” he said. “We would talk and they would ask me questions, ‘Well, did you ever have this happen to you?’ “What was really surprising to me was there was a lot of things in play that I have a lot of experience on.” The trial did continue throughout the remainder of the week. Sorsaia said he experienced a range of emotions while observing. “Sometimes I found it interesting,” he said. “I found it legally fascinating, the issues and debates as a lawyer especially and as a state prosecutor. Sometimes I got angry, sad and disgusted. But I guess that is the nature of criminal ligation. “But when you are sitting in the room with Al-Qaeda, people that are accused of being Al-Qaeda terrorists that did what they did and remember 9-11, it is kind of a strange experience and you see victims of the families there.”

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Bosley, Rogers are Teays Valley gamers of the week Teays Physical Therapy Center Inc. is pleased to present this week’s gamers of the week awards to Courtney Rogers of Hurricane High School and Bryan Bosley of Winfield High School. After a shaky start junior pitcher Bosley rallied from a loss on opening day to pitch back-toback shutouts. In 15 innings pitched Bosley has an earned run average (ERA) of 0.46 and is being very efficient with his pitch count. “He’s very valuable to us because of his versatility,” Head Coach Will Isaacs said. “Last year he played outfield for us and was a good hitter. This year he’s really been a big help for us on the mound. He doesn’t have a whole lot of experience there but he’s extremely athletic, smart and listens well so it is coming to him quickly.” Bosley talked about his individual performance and team play. “We’ve been working hard consistently all offseason to get better,” he said. “We’ve been working on hitting, strength and speed and throwing the entire offseason. “We are at our best when we are playing error free baseball with a high level of focus and intensity defensively.” He said that expectations are always high at Winfield regarding post season play. “Our goal is always going to be to win a state championship, that’s what we play for,” he said. “We go into every game expecting to play our best and whatever happens, happens. Coach Isaacs has helped us a lot, keeping us working hard all off-season and progressing our throwing to keep our arms healthy. “He does a great job keeping our bodies in good shape all year round so when the season hits it’s not just a big rush; we are ready to handle the increase in activity

Teays Physical Therapy Center’s Matt Smith, ATC, presents this week’s male Gamer of the Week to Bryan Bosley of Winfield High School. Pictured with Bosley is Coach Will Issacs. without injury.” Bosley, the son of Mike and Pam Bosley, has a 3.95 GPA. He was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. “The game is just a lot of fun for me and I’m a really competitive person,” he said. “I want to win every game I play but my love for the game is the most important thing. Isaacs praised his upperclassman leader. “He’s an outstanding young man. He comes from a good family, does well in the classroom, has great character, is a great team player and leads both vocally and by his example.” The 2013 AAA State softball champs have come out hot in 2014. With seven returning starters the Hurricane Redskins already look good to contend for a repeat. Rogers has started the season just as hot as she ended last year where she finished with a .492 batting average, 11 home runs and 60 RBI’s. Her stats for 2014 so far include a 4-0 start from the mound, four home runs with a batting average in the high .600’s in six games. “I think I am playing my best

right now,” she said. “I try to do my best every game but this season I am feeling stronger at the start of the season than I did last year.” As for the team, she said that they have a great chemistry with each other and play well together. Hurricane is off to a 6-0 start with four of those wins coming from pitching performances from Rogers. Those wins include Winfield, Spring Valley, Nitro, and rival Lincoln County. Coach Josh Caldwell has been more than pleased with the start of his returning first team all state captain. “She has had a great start from both the mound and the plate,” he said. “Besides the pitching and hitting, Courtney is a leader for this team, both leading by example and encouraging and motivating her teammates when needed. “She sets an example for the younger players by putting the work in practice or helping them with drills.” Rogers said her biggest motivator in softball is her father. “He encourages me to practice throwing and hitting and work hard outside of practices,” she

ate, she noted. Option 2 is unchanged. Teachers start on Aug. 18 and students on Aug. 20. Christmas break runs from Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 and the last day of school is on June 4. At the teachers’ request, the first option kept all of the Outside of School Environment (OSE) days at the end of the school year, while the second option has the OSE days starting in March, she said. Both calendars give an entire week off at Thanksgiving and a week for spring break. “Because we will be starting the semester four days earlier it give us four more days of instruction for Westest and AP testing,” Daniel said. “We thought that was a good decision based on some very good feedback and input we received at the last meeting.” Short was very appreciative

that they took his comments to heart. “I know they put a lot of work into this calendar and I am very appreciative of the fact that we had a public forum that you considered input from the parents of students,” he said. “I think this is a good compromise and a good start towards trying to get some more instructional days balanced between the two semesters.” The board will meet again at 7 p.m. April 15 to vote on the calendar and lay the levy for the Putnam County Schools. “It will be our intention to recommend option 1 to the board to vote on unless there is an objection to that or someone else has something they would like to add to it,” Hatfield said. “So we can get it to the state for final approval and let the public know so they can plan vacations.”

BOARD FROM PAGE 1 perintendent curriculum and instruction, said that option 1 school calendar now has a start date of Thursday, Aug. 14 for teachers and Monday, Aug. 18 for students. The other difference is the last day for students before the Christmas holiday. “In this calendar you can see we have school on the 22nd and 23rd of December,” she said. “As a result of doing that it enables us to do a couple of things. One, we picked up four days. We start two days earlier and have two more days of school in that first semester so that semester would end four days earlier, Jan. 14. “Consequently as well we will be able to end school four days earlier. So the last day for students on this calendar would be June 1.” The last day is a two-hour early dismissal for the last faculty sen-

Teays Physical Therapy Center’s Brad Coleman, ATC, presents this week’s female Gamer of the Week award to Courtney Rogers of Hurricane High School. said. “He makes as many games as he can and is always pushing me to do my best.” Rogers is the daughter of Mark and Nanette Rogers. She has one more year to decide where she would like to play softball in college but she has looked at schools such as Wesleyan and Wheeling Jesuit as two possible options. “I have gone on several visits to campus but I still have plenty of time to decide,” she said. “I’m not going to rush my decision.”

She plans to study biology and then go to medical school where she will work to become a cardiologist. While still at Hurricane she has a 3.75 GPA and is involved in Youth Alive. Outside of school she plays for the Diamond Dusters travel softball team in the off-season. Look for other local area high school athletes to be named next week’s female and male gamer of the week sponsored by Teays Physical Therapy Center Inc.

Local event scheduled as part of National Health Care Decisions Day National Health Care Decisions Day is April 16, and a local event will help people ensure their wishes are respected by making plans for their future care. Charleston Area Medical Center will conduct educational outreach and explain advance directives such a Medical Power of Attorney and Living Will at Teays Valley Hospital on Wednesday, April 16. For more information contact Phyllis Hale at 304-757-1782 or e-mail Phyllis.hale@camc.org. Events about the many other Health Care Decisions Day participants are on the West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care website, www.wvendoflife.org. Dr. Alvin Moss, director of the West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care, shared a story about how submitting a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form to the registry helped ensure a patient’s wishes were respected. “The EMS squad was called to the home of a person who was enrolled in hospice, and the responders asked about appropriate medical treatment,” Dr. Moss recalled. “The family could not find the patient’s DNR card, but they did show EMS the letter from the Registry informing the patient that

his DNR card was registered. The hospice’s submission of the patient’s DNR card to the Registry resulted in the patient’s DNR status being respected by EMS, and the patient received the treatment that he wanted.” Dr. Moss noted that personal stories such as those in which a form was submitted to the Registry – whether from a hospice, physician’s office, private home, hospital or long-term care facility – are the reason the Center for End-of-Life Care’s record numbers matter. A Living Will allows people to outline the medical treatments they would want if terminally ill or permanently unconscious and unable to speak for themselves. A medical power of attorney identifies who should speak for that person if the person is unable to make decisions and the needed decisions are not covered by the living will if the person completed one. The POST form provides medical orders based on patients’ wishes and includes more specific instructions for those who may be facing life-threatening situations in the coming year. For information call 1-877209-8086 or visit www.wvendoflife.org.

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Christian's Sports Beat: Hurricaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsung hero

By: Christian Deiss

The Hurricane Redskins boys basketball team just came off a special season, making it to the state finals. One unsung hero was at the side of Lance Sutherland, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach, the whole season. That person would be his son, Tanner, who helped the team throughout the entire season. Every team needs that special someone to provide encouragement and a helping hand and Tanner is that someone. A few days after the championship game I caught up with coach Sutherland and Tanner over milkshakes at Mayberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Hurricane. Coach Sutherland told me he is one proud dad, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is amazing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great having him around because it helps create that family atmosphere that we really like to have on the basket-

ball team. By having Tanner around, the players see how I treat him and they understand I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t treat them any differently than I treat my own son.â&#x20AC;? You can find Tanner on the bench during every Redskins game. Tanner is seven years old and a first grader at Conner Street Elementary in Hurricane. I asked Tanner what it was like helping the squad, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been really good helping the team and I have had a lot of fun being with my dad and all of the players.â&#x20AC;? Just like me, Tannerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite class in school is physical education. I was in the stands when Hurricane lost in the finals to Huntington by one point, ending an exciting season for the Putnam County team. As his father is proud of him, Tanner told me he is also proud of his dad, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watching my dad coach makes me really happy, he is a real good coach. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to get to travel with the team, I think they like having me around to fool around with. The players pick on me a lot but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m their little brother, but I always feel like part of the team.â&#x20AC;? When Tanner isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rooting for the Redskins, he cheers for the New York Yankees in baseball and the Pittsburgh Steelers in football. His favorite college team is West Virginia University.

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The championship game was a heartbreaking loss, but coach Sutherland will remember the contest for a long time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was one of those moments that I will cherish forever. Other than my marriage and my children being born, it was probably the happiest day of my life.â&#x20AC;? Tanner echoed his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughts, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sure wish it wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone into overtime but it was fun, I was proud of my dad and the team.â&#x20AC;? Since the basketball season is over, Tanner is now concentrating on his little league baseball team in Hurricane. Tanner is a number of years away from playing high school basketball, but that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped him from thinking about his dad coaching him â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be real fun, dad would teach me a lot of stuff in high school and I just hope he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yell at me if I mess up,â&#x20AC;? he said. His dad wants that to happen if possible, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if I will still be coaching when Tanner is in high school, but if it happens it would be fun. Actually his mother and I have talked about it and she would like to see it happen so we will see how it goes.â&#x20AC;? When the Redskins hit the court next season, be sure to look for Tanner, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsung hero helping his dad and team.

Tanner Sutherland on the Hurricane Redskins bench at the WV State Basketball Championship Tournament. Photos by Christian Deiss

Coach Lance Sutherland and his son Tanner during the team introductions at the WV State Basketball Championship Tournament.

Women gather to discuss water contamination concerns The Women and Water Campaign will host a Women and Water Listening session on Thursday, April 10. The session will kick off with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. It will be held

at the Putnam County Courthouse and is open to all women and families. This session is happening on the heels of the WV Testing Assessment Project (WVTAP) Health Expert Panel and the re-

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Residents might notice low water pressure, discolored water or no water for short periods of time when crews are flushing lines in their neighborhoods. Residents should limit water use and avoid using hot water when crews are flushing in their immediate area. If residents notice discolored water, they should run an outside faucet for about 5 minutes to flush the pipes in their homes. Never use hot water, because the sediment will go through the homeĘźs hot water heater and could damage it. The idea is to pull clean water through the lines and try to create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;high amount of turbulenceâ&#x20AC;? to stir up sediment that settles on pipe bottoms and knock off rust that builds up on fittings. Water moves slowly through pipes in the winter because demand is low. The city tries to flush its system before lawn watering and car washing kick into high gear in the summer. If you have any questions, call Ronnie Woodall, Water & Sewer Superintendent at 304-741-4869.

cent incident surrounding the dumping of MCHM in the Hurricane landfill. It is an opportunity for women to come together to discuss concerns around the recent water crisis and learn information about the possible effects on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health from chemical exposure. The Women and Water Campaign, a WVFREE project, was developed in response to the Elk River chemical spill when womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health concerns began to emerge. Information captured from these sessions will be compiled in a report to assist decision and policy makers with recommendations supporting womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental health moving forward. For more information on the events or to schedule a session before April 18 in a community affected by the Elk River chemical spill, contact Maya Nye at 304-3896859 or maya@chemsafety.org.

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Chet Marshall Memorial 5K results The Chet Marshall Memorial 5K sponsored by Putnam County Rotary was held March 29 at Eleanor Park. The 5K is an annual event with proceeds funding scholarships for high school seniors who plan to attend college in West Virginia. Last year, the event was renamed the Chet Marshall Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Scholarships. "Papa Chet,” as he was affectionately known, was part of the Putnam Rotary club for many years and a huge supporter of the scholarship program. He started the 5K event to provide additional funding to help more students. Marshall lost his battle with cancer in February 2013. Overall male winners as they placed with name, time and pace: 1. Brian Duncan, 19:53.3, 6:25 2. William Whaley, 20:21.6, 6:34 3. Brin Middaugh, 20:29.8, 6:36 4. Kent Estep. 22:29.3, 7:15 5. Bobby Rhyne, 23:14.9. 7:29 Overall female winners as they placed with name, time and pace: 1. Heather Valiquette, 22:58.6, 7:24 2. Nicole Burt, 25:05.8, 8:05 3. Jill Coulter, 28:27.2, 9:10 4. Ashley King, 28:50.5, 9:17 5. Madison Boyd, 29:00.7, 9:21 Following is a list of participants: 1. Brian Duncan, Scott Depot 2. William Whaley, Scott Depot 3. Brin Middaugh, Winfield 4. Kent Estep, South Charleston 5. Heather Valiquette, Hurricane 6. Bobby Rhyne, Hurricane 7. Gary Sims, Hurricane 8. Billy Porter, Kenova 9. Adam Burt, Point Pleasant 10. Andrew Inman, St. Albans 11. Nicole Burt, Point Pleasant 12. Chris Legg, Winfield 13. Jake Hicks, Hurricane 14. James Sturgeon, Charleston 15. Garrison Greathouse, Lanham 16. Gregory Beheler, Spring Hill 17. Ryan Moses, Hurricane 18. John Owen, St. Albans 19. Jill Coulter, Hurricane 20. Martin Payne, Hurricane 21. Ashley King, Scott Depot 22. Madison Boyd, Hurricane 23. Bill Simmons, St. Albans 24. Andy Magnusson, Milton 25. Dale Callicoat, Scottown, Ohio 26. Jonathan O'Dell, Hurricane 27. Casandra Gibson, Scottown, Ohio 28. Jaye O'Dell, Hurricane 29. Tony O'Dell, Hurricane 30. Jonathan Moon, Hurricane

The 5K Run/Walk funds scholarships for high school seniors. It was held March 29. 31. Annie Erwin, Hurricane 32. Deborah Keeney, Hurricane 33. Amy Jo Riffee, Hurricane 34. Blair Allen, Hurricane 35. Charles Babcock, Tornado 36. Cassidy Hoffman, Scott Depot 37. Chad Stutler, Winfield 38. Joseph Hensley, Hurricane 39. Stephen Inman, St. Albans 40. Scott Chambers, Scott Depot 41. Robert Stonestreet, Hurricane 42. Lou Ann Stump, Charleston 43. Sonia Lambert, Kenova 44. Leigh Ann O'Dell, Hurricane 45. Anthony Payne, Hurricane 46. Victoria Sikora, St. Albans 47. Kate Owen, St. Albans 48. Nancy Davidson, Hurricane 49. Libby Workman, Nitro 50. Cynthia Kirkhart, Thurman, Ohio 51. Erin Sikora, St. Albans 52. Jessica Lemon, Kenova 53. Pam Mays, Fraziers Bottom 54. Kelly Estep, South Charleston

55. Sherri Lyons, Fraziers Bottom 56. Kelly Young, Hurricane 57. Ally Weekley, Charleston 58. Morgan Stutler, Winfield 59. Melissa Duncan, Scott Depot 60. Jenny Strickland, St. Albans 61. Susan Weekley, Charleston 62. Marybeth Smith, Winfield 63. Ashlee Payne, Hurricane 64. Cindy Ball, Hurricane 65. Becky Ellis, Fraziers Bottom 66. Steve Hoffman, Scott Depot 67. Marlene Smith, Scott Depot 68. Kelley Stewart, Hurricane 69. Denise Chambers, Scott Depot 70. Ray Davis, Branchland 71. Eddie Moon, Hurricane 72. Melissa Callicoat, Scottown, Ohio 73. Christina Richardson, Red House 74. Tara Miller, Cross Lanes 75. Jessica Evans, South Charleston 76. Ali Thompson, Scott Depot 77. Kim Hoffman, Scott Depot 78. Hope Miller, Hurricane 79. John Young, Cross Lanes

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Little commemorates Eagle Scout status Winfield native Tobin Little held his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on April 5 at Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, commemorating the lofty ranking he earned in December. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The 17-year-old Little belongs to Troop 164, which is chartered by Eleanor Presbyterian Church under scoutmaster Shawn Rayburn. Tobin's parents are Skip and Donna Little, while his grandparents are Wayne and Becky Sloter of Vincent, Ohio, and Larry and Patricia Modz of West Monroe, La. Little has earned membership into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. He has also served as his troop’s Senior Patrol Leader, during which time he wrote and incorporated a troop code of conduct. He has held the following additional roles for Troop 164: Scribe, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative, Chaplain’s Aide, and Den Chief. Little is a junior at Winfield High School where he has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He participates in the school's marching, concert and pep

Tobin Little receives the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. bands and has been selected to be in all-county and all-area bands. He is also active in the FUEL Bible Club. He is an active member of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist, where he performed his Eagle Scout service project. Little designed and led the construction, finishing and installation of three sets of wooden shelves for the church's bus garage. Little is involved in the AWANA Journey youth group, where he received the Meritorious Award. He sings in the adult and youth choirs, is a member of a teen quartet, and regularly sings solos. He also plays solos on his trombone during church services.

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Poca survives for win in game of missed opportunities By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

In a game that featured 22 runners left on base, the Poca baseball team was just opportunistic enough to eke out a 5-3 victory Friday, April 5 at Buffalo. Effective pitching by starter Lucas Marshall (five innings, two runs) and reliever Jake Payne helped the Dots carry a 5-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh, when Buffalo threatened to steal the game. Three walks and an error pushed a run across against Payne with one out, but that's when Poca coach Mike Hutchinson put junior Noah Frampton on the mound to escape the situation. Frampton obliged by inducing pinch-hitter Alex Johnson to line softly back to the pitching rubber. Frampton caught it and tossed to third base for a game-ending double play. "It got a little interesting," Hutchinson said. "We had some pitchers available at the back end of the bullpen. In a tight game like this, we needed to bring (Frampton) in to seal the deal." Frampton, who played third base for the first six-plus innings, doubled in Poca's second run against Buffalo starter Aaron Lewis in the third. It was one of just two extra-base hits on a blustery evening by the Kanawha River. "(Lewis is) a pretty good pitcher, so I was looking for a fastball, but I got a curveball," said

Frampton, who also singled in the fifth. "I swung hard and made pretty good contact. Once our bats start going, I think we'll be a pretty good team." Poca pounded out eight hits, with second baseman Skyler Vealey picking up two singles and an RBI. The Dots added on late via a fielder's choice by Marshall and Ricci Savilla's bases-loaded walk. Poca’s leadoff hitter Bubba Hill reached base three times, while Matt Chandler, Noah Frampton, Luke Frampton and Payne each got on twice. However, the Dots left the bases loaded twice in the final three frames, keeping the outcome in doubt. "That's pretty much been our theme all year," Hutchinson said. "We get guys on and we leave them on. We need to build on that and...score some runs." Poca did just that Saturday in a 10-7 home win over St. Albans. The Dots carried a 3-2 record into games against Herbert Hoover, Chapmanville and Mingo Central this week. Buffalo senior Laythen Good played a role in limiting Poca's offense, tossing four innings in relief for Lewis, who was restricted by a pitch count. Both Buffalo pitchers struck out five, keeping the Dots from running away with the game early. Good also went 2 for 2 with two walks from the leadoff spot. He was on third base in the fifth when Bison catcher John Fisher laced a two-run single to cut the

Poca left fielder Brett Watts throws the ball back into the infield during the Dots' win at Buffalo.

Buffalo's Laythen Good (foreground) dives back to first base on a pickoff attempt by Poca pitcher Lucas Marshall on Friday, April 4 at Buffalo High School. Good reached base four times but Poca won 5-3.

Poca lead to 3-2. "I thought we had a pretty good battle tonight," said Buffalo senior Nick Gunter, who doubled after Good to set up Fisher's atbat. "That's a heck of a (Class) AA team right there (in Poca)." Throughout the game, the Buffalo dugout was notably loud, but especially in the final three innings. "Hard to put together a rally when the dugout's quiet," Gunter said. "It helps us stay focused. Last year we had talent, but the group of guys we have now wants to do better." Friday's defeat put coach Jimmy Tribble's young Bison at 4-

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Buffalo's Nick Gunter (center) runs to first on a groundout as Poca catcher Ricci Savilla looks on. Gunter doubled in the fifth inning of the Bison's 5-3 loss. 3 entering a five-game week, although two of their losses have come against Class AA competition. "We're still trying to figure things out," said Tribble, whose team features 10 freshmen and

just five seniors. "If they don't quit, they'll get better because of who we're playing. "The only thing you worry about is getting down after losses. You've got to keep your head up and keep playing."

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GREATER VISION April 12th - 7:00 PM Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar of Teays Valley participated in Winfield Little League’s opening day activities. A specialty trailer was set up at the event selling Applebee’s food from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and raising more than $1,500 for the Winfield Little League. John Rectenwald, General Manager of the Applebee’s at Teays Valley and his team worked all day to support the opening day events. The Apple”Bee” was also at the event to throw out first pitches, take pictures with players, and give out balloons. The Winfield Little League board said they were excited about partnering with Applebee’s.

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Eggs a tradition to help fund Confidence projects For more than two decades, teachers and parents at Confidence Elementary School have made Easter eggs to support projects for students. On Friday afternoon – and well into the evening – about a dozen volunteers mixed and melted peanut butter, cherry nut and coconut then covered it in chocolate to create nearly 1,000 half-pound sweet treats. Nearly two-thirds of those were peanut butter.

Crystal Witt, president of the PTO and parent of first-grader Miranda and sixth-grader Zack, has been involved with the parent-teacher group for about eight years. Witt said the money raised from the egg sales – several thousand dollars before expenses – is used to buy things for students. It may be classroom items, playground equipment or anything else that helps the Blue Ribbon school continue to succeed.

From left, physical education teacher Andrea Smith, kindergarten aide Sharlene Wiseman, fourth-grader Emma Luikart and head cook Rebekah McComas trim the chocolate and decorate eggs for delivery.

Jeanette Mobley and Todd Combs dump the peanut butter from the mixer to a bowl so it can be shaped into eggs.

Photos by Chris Stadelman

PTO President Crystal Witt puts a tray of eggs into the freezer to help solidify them before they’re covered with chocolate.

From right to left PTO member Erin Painter, Principal Colleen Huston, PTO member Shelley Trader and special education teacher Beverly Easter mold the peanut butter mixture into eggs.

Forrest Burdette Methodist Women host annual spring festival Winter, hopefully, has given way to spring and all the traditions that come with it. For many years, one of those traditions has been the annual spring festival sponsored by the United Methodist Women at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Ave., Hurricane. The 2014 festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Featuring books, crafts, baked goods, flavorings, cards, Easter eggs and hot dogs, the event is a mission project to help support mission outreach throughout West Virginia and around the Hurricane area. Since 1969, handmade chocolate-dipped Easter eggs have been constructed by at least two generations of ladies of Forrest Burdette. Friends and neighbors volunteer in the mixing, mold-

ing, dipping and decorating process. According to a press release, since that time 37,719 eggs have been made during the week before Palm Sunday. Last year 2715 eggs were made. From a hot dog lunch to a good read, delicious baked goodies to a variety of crafty items, Forrest Burdette will soon bring a tradition, as well as, a touch of spring to Hurricane.

After many days of hard work, the ladies take a break and enjoy a meal.

Rows of Easter eggs are ready to be dipped in chocolate.

An assortment of crafts can be found at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church during the spring festival.

Finishing touches are put on the eggs making them ready for Easter and the spring festival.

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Hurricane girls, boys win track meet All four Putnam County high school track teams had solid performances in the 2014 BB&T Classic at Charleston's Laidley Field on Friday, April 4. The Hurricane girls and boys track teams took first overall, followed by Winfield's girls and boys squads. The Buffalo boys team placed fifth overall and first among Class A schools. Poca boys track team placed eighth overall and first among Class AA schools. Hurricane second baseman Ace Estep (No. 33) relays to shortstop Trey Dawson on Saturday, April 5 against Cabell Midland. Estep had a pair of RBI doubles in the 9-4 home win, while Dawson walked three times and scored two runs. HURRICANE FROM PAGE 1 bined. With each success, the home dugout grew louder and more demonstrative, at times cheering after every Midland pitch. "We had some adversity, but we rallied as a team, kept our heads in the game and played like we could," Rogoszewski said. "When we get into the games, we have fun." Rogoszewski sent an oppositefield shot over the wall in rightcenter to cut the Midland lead to 4-3 in the third, then Estep and Hensley delivered run-scoring hits against Knights starter Tyler Hayes to put Hurricane ahead. In the fifth, Estep doubled in Pauley and Hensley's bunt single plated Estep, making it 7-4 against Midland reliever Derek Adkins. Rogoszewski's basesloaded walk scored an eighth run, then Fitzsimmons added an RBI hit in the sixth. "We just kept pecking away and didn't get rattled," Hurricane coach Bryan Sutphin said. "Once we settled in, I was pleased. Anytime you play this early in the year against a good team, there are a lot of emotions, but I was happy with the way we kept that in check." As if to highlight their tight placement at the top of the Charleston Daily Mail's weekly rankings, Midland and Hurricane

each sported red jerseys, but only the Knights were seeing crimson at the end of seven innings. But the game didn't start that way, as 2013 second-team allstate selection Seth Kinker launched a towering home run to start a four-run first for Midland (4-4). Bryton Jobe, Cody Ballengee and Adkins followed up with RBIs in the frame. However, the defending state runners-up could muster just four baserunners in the final six innings against the strengthening Hensley. "Hensley showed some mature senior leadership," Sutphin said. "He kept attacking and stuck to his plan. I was pleased and proud to watch him work. He settled in and we made some plays defensively." By the time Hensley punctuated his fifth-inning squeeze bunt with a boisterous celebration at first base, Hurricane was ready to seize its fourth win of the young season. Hurricane had games at Capital (Monday) and Lincoln County (Friday) scheduled this week. The squad travels to Charlotte, N.C., for an invitational tournament April 14-16. "Baseball is a slow process, so we've got to keep on the grind," Hensley said. "We've got to get hot at the right time."

Girls results For the Hurricane girls team, Tori Dent placed first in the 1600 meters with a time of 5:06.69 and placed second in the 800 meters at 2:18.66. Her teammate Anna Gordan placed second in the 800 meters with 2:24.94, followed by Castro with 2:26.77. In the girls 3200-meter race, Hurricane’s Abbie Short earned a first-place finish with a time of 11:58.48, followed by Rachel Englund of Winfield at 12:07.51. Short placed third in the 1600 meters with 5:28.90. In the sprint races, Sydney Hancock of Winfield finished second in the girls 100-meter dash with a time of 13.55 and Winfield’s Anika Shah came in fourth in the 200 meters at 28.70 seconds. Winfield captured first and second in the 400-meter dash. Barkley Castro placed first with 1:01.90, followed by Mary Zulauf with 1:02.18. Audrey Barber of Hurricane earned a first-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16:42 and a second-place time in the 300-meter hurdles at 48.78. Her teammate Chloe Papa was third in the 100-meter hurdles with 17:50. Winfield’s Josee Erlandson was third in the 300meter hurdles with 49:21. Winfield’s relay teams took home the gold in three races. Rachel Sneeringer, Zulauf, Hancock and Shah took first in the 4x100 meters (52.01) and first in the 4x200 (1:51.08). In the 4x400meter relay, Winfield’s team of

Castro, Zulauf, Cheyenne Carpenter captured placed first with a time of 4:30.82. Hurricane’s relay team of Jennifer Pendleberry, Taylor Coalter, Rosheka Beckford and Katie Halkais placed third in the 4x100 meters (55.32) and second in the 4x200 (1:56.91). The school’s team of Krissy Rich, Haley Black, Papa and Gordon placed second in the 4x400. Hurricane 4x800-meter relay team of Dent, Rich, Gordan and Ally Lawhorn took first (10:30.51) while Winfield’s Castro, Englund, Brooke Humphreys and Mikayla Pritchard placed fourth (11:18.93). The Hurricane’s shuttle hurdle team of Lauren London, Bianca Benincasa, Papa and Barber took home first with a time of 1:09.98 while Winfield’s team of Jordan Pauley, Lauryn Bady, Josee Erlandson and Kaylee Kirkpatrick was second with 1:12.05. In the field events, London placed first in the vault (10 feet) and the long jump (16 feet, 1.25 inches). Her teammate Barber was second in the long jump (15 feet, 10 inches) and Winfield’s Allie Perry was second in the vault (9 feet, 6 inches). Hurricane’s Abby Watson earned first place in the shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 3 inches. In the discus Watson placed third at 113 feet, 6 inches. Boys results In the sprint races Hurricane’s Nick Young took first in the 200 meters (23.12) while Winfield’s Bryce Humphreys was first in the 400 meters (52.09). In the 800meter run Buffalo’s Isaiah Robinson placed first with a time of 2:03.28 followed by Jimmy Grant of Hurricane with 2:03.87. Buffalo’s Hayden Harrison took first in the 3200 meters with a time of 10:03.66. Hurricane’s Jake Henley was tops in the 1600 with a time of 4:37.30 and third in the 3200 with 10:17.81. Hurricane's relay team of

Austin McCoy, Brandon Howard, Young and Hendricks placed second in the 4x100-meter race with a time of 45.90. The same team also placed second in the 4x200 at 1:35.67. Winfield’s Ryan Daly, Blaine Young, Evan Fairchild and John Hathaway finished second (46.52) in the 4x100 meters. The Generals' 4x200-meter relay team (Humphreys, Daly, Fairchild and Hathaway) placed third (1:37.89). Winfield’s 4x400 meter relay team of Tyler Hill, Eric Johns and Austin Mullins and Humphreys placed first (3:43.67) and Hurricane’s Jimmy Grant, Luke Peng, Braden Stewart and Young took third (3:45.45). Poca’s relay team of William Just, Trevor Landers, AJ Keys and Hayden Webb finished third (47.07) in the 4x100-meter race. In the 4x800 meter relay, Hurricane (Grant, Stewart, Luke Miller and Conner Fowler) place second with 8:36.27 followed by Winfield (Humphreys, Johns, Richard Roda, and RJ Weiford). Buffalo’s shuttle hurdle team beat out all of the Class AAA and AA schools. Gabe Garrison, T.Y. Smith, Cody Sheppard and Hayden Erwin placed first (1:04.72) while Hurricane’s team of Brandon Howard, McCoy, Brian Hughes and David Westfall grabbed second (1:04.90). In the field events Hurricane's Garrett DeFries won the high jump (6 feet, 4 inches) and the long jump (20 feet, 9 inches). Winfield’s Christian Smith placed second in the long jump (19 feet, 11 inches), plus third in the high jump (6 feet, 2 inches) and the vault (12 feet, 6 inches). His teammate Chris Cochran placed second in the vault at 12 feet, 6 inches. Poca’s Christian Buckley won both the shot put and the discus events. He had a throw of 52 feet in the shot put and 166 feet, 7 inches in the discus. All results are courtesy of www.runwv.com.

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The Putnam Standard DORA JAN ATKINSON CONNIE E. SMITH FOWLER LOIS JEAN BILLUPS HATHAWAY DENVER LEE ICENHOWER LOIS MARIE MCCLANAHAN FRIEDEL MONK GENE EDWIN WATSON BILL B. WOOD JOHN THEODORE WRIGHT

DORA JAN ATKINSON Dora Jan Atkinson, 62, of Leon, W.Va., passed away March 31, 2014, at Grant Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio. Dora was an educator in the Mason County Schools, until her retirement in 2007. She was also a member of Carroll Memorial Community Church, in Lincoln County. Dora was born November 2, 1951, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter to the late William Robert, Sr. and Dorothy Hudson Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William "Bobby" Atkinson Jr., and sister Nancy Carroll Atkinson. Survivors include her nephews William R. "Robby" Atkinson and his wife, Michelle, of Barboursville, and Jason Burdette of Dallas, Texas; great-nephew Brandon T. Atkinson; sister-in-law Kathy Atkinson of Barboursville; several cousins; and her special kids Chloe, Sleepy and Rex. Services were held April 4, 2014 at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Pastor Robert Patterson officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Letart, W.Va. The family asks that donations are made to the National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10012, or visit www.ndss.org. Crow-Hussell Funeral Home assisted the family. An online registry is available at: www.crowhussellfh.com. CONNIE E. SMITH FOWLER Connie E. Smith Fowler, 62, of Leon, passed away March 28, 2014, at her home. She was a retired employee of the state of West Virginia Social Security Division. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Mary Jane Smith. Survivors include her children, Tina Smith (Phillip) of Leon and Elbert (Jessica) Fowler of Big Chimney; lifelong partner, Damon Harrison; brother, Conrad Smith of South Charleston; sister, Imogene Purdue of Comfort; 12 grandchildren, Nathan, Cody, Austin, Morgan, Abby, Skylor, Sydney, Lenzy, Stevie, Brady, Brex and Alijiah; and great-granddaughter, Kynzie, and one on the way due Oct. 6. Services were held April 1 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. Burial was at Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Condolences may be expressed

to the family by visiting www.curryfuneralhome.org. LOIS JEAN BILLUPS HATHAWAY Lois Jean Billups Hathaway, 85, of Hurricane, died March 30, 2014, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kenova on March 14, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents Rush and Elma (Dean) Billups; brothers, Howard, Glen and Joseph Billups; husband, Robert "Bob" Hathaway Sr.; son, Robert "Bobby" Hathaway Jr.; and foster son, John Ballentine. Survivors include her children, Rodney (Joan) Hathaway of Culloden, Karen (Steve) Ward of Hurricane, Nancy (Paul) Drake of Scott Depot, Helen (Russ) Cook of Hurricane, Mary Beth (Paul) Bednar of Pittsboro, N.C., and foster son, Roger Elliott of Hurricane; grandchildren, Josiah and Marissa Drake, Kristen and Bing Ward and Andrew and Mary Ann Bednar; nieces and nephews. Lois lived in the Hurricane community for more than 55 years. She graduated from Marshall College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Teachers. She had been a teacher in Boone, Lincoln and Putnam counties. She had been a member of the Kanawha-Putnam Association for Retarded Children (the ARC) and helped pioneer special education programs in Putnam County in the 1960s. She was a special needs foster parent for 38 years and a lifelong advocate of the disabled. Services were held April 2 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel, Hurricane, with Minister Thomas Malcolm officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mount Salem United Methodist Church, c/o Kent Hill, 4088 U.S. Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. DENVER LEE ICENHOWER Denver Lee Icenhower, 79, of Winfield, passed away March 31, 2014, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Born July 14, 1934 in Clendenin, he was the son of the late Alfox and Annie Myers Icenhower. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Edith, John, Ruth, Geniece, Mildred, Bill, Roberta and Freda. Denver served his country with the United States Army and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 132. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; children, Lisa (Patrick) Abbott of Silver Spring, Md.; Greg (Dianna) Icenhower and their daughter, Annie of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Paul (Sheila) Icenhower, of Cincinnati; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Services were held April 5 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, led by Dave Stauffer, Senior Minister, Gateway Church, St. Al-

bans. Burial followed in Winfield Cemetery, Winfield. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. (www.hospiceofhuntington.org). Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield assisted Icenhower family. LOIS MARIE MCCLANAHAN Lois Marie McClanahan of Hurricane passed away March 28, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. She was born Oct. 13, 1927, in Charleston. Lois was employed by the state of West Virginia Auditors Office and later retired from the Kanawha County Mental Hygiene Commission. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert C. and Irene Griffith Burford; husband of 68 years, Roscoe E. McClanahan; one brother, Robert Burford; and sisters, Reba Carpenter and Helen Brown. Survivors include her daughters and their husbands, Beverly and Gordon Smith and Karen and Tom Turner, all of Hurricane; two granddaughters, Tracy and Jeb Hockenberry of Charleston, S.C., and Beverly and Travis Gordon of Hurricane; and one great-grandson, Hudson Hockenberry of Charleston, S.C. At her request, she was cremated. Memorial services were held April 4 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Thompson officiating. Inurnment was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605-A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Online condolences may be made at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com. FRIEDEL MONK Friedel Monk, 88, of Hurricane, passed away March 28, 2014. Friedel Margaretha Schaller Monk was born in Walldorf, Baden, Germany on Sept. 20, 1925, to the late Willi Schaller and Liesel Willinger Schaller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Heinze and Erwin Schaller. She married Kermit Monk on July 22, 1948. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Winfield Congregation, and enjoyed her family and special dog, Inky. Survivors include her husband, Kermit Monk of Hurricane; three children, Gary Monk (Camille Armstrong) of Hurricane, Jimmy Monk (Donna) of Charleston and Susan Moore of Proctorville, Ohio; niece, Burgel Kaustraeter of Pacifica, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Thursday,April 10,2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Page 11 Services were held April 2 at Long and Fisher Funeral Home with Alex Flores officiating. Entombment was at Floral Hills Garden of Memories. GENE EDWIN WATSON Gene Edwin Watson, 86, of Scott Depot, died March 27, 2014 at CAMC Teays Valley. He was born in Charleston to the late Johnie Anthony and Violet Louise Asbury Watson. He was preceded in death by his life, Dorothy E. Watson of Scott Depot. Survivors include his son, Dr. Gene E. Watson II (Vinnie S.), and granddaughter, Caroline E. Watson, all of Rochester, N.Y.; grandson, Ryan A. Watson of Philadelphia, Pa.; sisters, Susan Johnson of Charleston and Greyann Nida (Baxter) of South Charleston; sisters-in-law, Betty L. Ellis (Gary) and Peggy S. Jones (Larry) of Scott Depot; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene retired from Union Carbide Corporation after 32 years of service. After retiring, he taught courses at the University of Charleston. He was a former member and Sunday school teacher at Highlawn Presbyterian Church in St. Albans prior to moving to Scott Depot in 1980. In later years, he also attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Scott Depot. Services were held April 3 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Dr. Jeffery Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to Union Mission, P.O. Box 112, Charleston, WV 25312. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Watson family. BILL B. WOOD Bill B. Wood, 82, of Hurricane, passed away March 28, 2014 at his home. Born Sept. 13, 1931 in Ansted, he was the son of the late Elvie S. and Glenna M. Forsythe Wood. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley E. Wood. Bill was a process control systems engineer with Union Carbide Corp., South Charleston plant and attended Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane. He served his country with the United States Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Joretta F. Wood; his children, Steven L. (Bettyann) Wood of East Petersburg, Pa., and their children, Dustin, Ryan (Karen), Dylan and Laken, Kenton B. and Yvette Wood of Pinehurst, N.C. and their son, Chris (Meghan), Natalie B. and Jeff Faulkner of Culloden and their children, Devin (Jeff ) and Shae. He is also survived by his sisters, Zelma Brown of Summersville, Doris Shepherd of Roanoke, Va., Kay Darby of Millpoint, Janice Smith of Rock Hill, S.C., Brenda Teets (Gordon) of Harrisonburg, Va., Joann Nickell (Robert) of Lewisburg; his brothers, Clyde L. Wood of Culpeper, Va., E. Colin Wood (Jana) of Sissonville; his great-grandchildren, Lexa Wood and Jackson Thomas. Services were held April 2 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with the Rev. John Mason officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the family. JOHN THEODORE WRIGHT John Theodore Wright, 76, of Hurricane passed away March 26, 2014 at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington. Born July 26, 1937 in Long Island, New York, he was the son of the late William Henry and Anna May Wright. John is preceded in death by son, William Wright; granddaughter, Ashley Wright; and brother, Bill Wright. John was a machinist and truck driver by trade and was a fire fighter in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He was also a member of VFW American Legion Post No. 390. Survivors include his loving wife, Carolyn Wright; children, John Wright (Carla) of Hurricane and Shirley Wright of Hurricane; sisters, Laura Freeze and Nancy Roth; grandchildren, Michael, Nikki, Anna and Emma; and great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Aerian and Aerika. Services were held March 31 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with the Father Harry C. Cramer officiating. According to John's wishes, he was cremated following the funeral service. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Wright family.

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LEGAL NOTICE To the Creditors and Beneficiaries of the following deceased persons estates: I have before me the estates of the deceased persons and the accounts of the fiduciaries of their respective estates as listed below: ESTATE NUMBER: 1888 ESTATE NAME: LARRY EARCEL HODGES A D M I N I S T R AT O R CTA: GARRY A. HODGES RT.4 BOX 201 HURRICANE, WV 25526 9357 ESTATE NUMBER: 1804 ESTATE NAME: JERRY D. KEELING EXECUTRIX: DONNA B. KEELING RT.3 BOX 78 HURRICANE, WV 25526 9560 ESTATE NUMBER: 1876 ESTATE NAME: JAMES H. KELLEY EXECUTRIX: WILMA JEAN KELLEY RR2 BOX 34F POCA, WV 25159 9625 ESTATE NUMBER: 1859 ESTATE NAME: PAUL ALLEN MCLANE E X E C U T O R : MICHAEL WAYNE MCLANE 8872 MCLANE PIKE LIBERTY, WV 25124 7487 ESTATE NUMBER: 1894 ESTATE NAME: ROBERT LEE MORGAN EXECUTOR: TIMOTHY M TAYLOR 152 OAKWOOD ESTATES SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 9729 ESTATE NUMBER: 1858 ESTATE NAME: REBA FAYE MEADOWS ROOPER EXECUTRIX: JANET LOU ROOPER HILL 2625 LAKEVIEW DRIVE ST. ALBANS, WV 25177 3425 ESTATE NUMBER: 1890 ESTATE NAME: LOWELL CARROLL SHINN EXECUTRIX: PATSY F. SHINN 200 2ND STREET APT.405 POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 1055

ESTATE NUMBER: 1774 ESTATE NAME: PATRICIA LOU SWAIN A D M I N I S T R ATO R : HAROLD G. ROBBINS 2646 SHAKE RAG ROAD WAYNESBURG, KY 40489 8391 ESTATE NUMBER: 1666 ESTATE NAME: PATRICK G THORNTON EXECUTRIX: DESTINY THORNTON PO BOX 1260 102 GUM STREET ELEANOR, WV 25070 1260 ESTATE NUMBER: 1845 ESTATE NAME: JAMES STEPHEN UPTON EXECUTRIX: SONJA MAE UPTON 320 HURRICANE AVENUE HURRICANE, WV 25526 1622 ESTATE NUMBER: 1887 ESTATE NAME: RICHARD EUGENE WEAVER JR ADMINISTRATRIX: TERRY WEAVER PO BOX 221 HOMETOWN, WV 25109 0221 ESTATE NUMBER: 1796 ESTATE NAME: CLYDE EVELYN WHITT EXECUTOR: PAUL RICHARD WHITT 53 RIVERVIEW DRIVE WINFIELD, WV 25213 9645 All persons having claims against these estates whether due or not, are notified to exhibit the claims with legally verified vouchers, to the fiduciary of the deceased person, as named above with seventyfive days of the first publication of this notice or not later than June 17, 2014. If the claim is not exhibited to the fiduciary by that date, you must exhibit the claim at the office of the undersigned fiduciary supervisor at the address shown below within ninety days of the first publication of this notice or not later than July 2, 2014. If you fail to file, any or all claims may by law be excluded from all benefits of the estate.

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Fund Balance Property Taxes-Current Year Prior Year Taxes Tax Penalties, Interest & Publication Fees Property Transfer Tax Gas and Oil Severance Tax Wine & Liquor Tax Payment in Lieu of Taxes Building Permits Federal Grants/Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes Charges for Services Sheriff's Service of Process Sheriff's Earnings County Clerk's Earnings Circuit Clerk's Earnings Prosecuting Attorney's Earnings Accident Reports Motor Vehicle License Fees Clerk Deed Fees Rents & Concessions Ambulance Fees Franchise Agreement IRP Fees (Interstate Registration Plan) Fines, Fees & Court Costs Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement Interest Earned Miscellaneous Revenue Sheriff's Commission Commissions Gaming Income Video Lottery Planning Commission Revenue Refunds/Reimbursements (External Sources) Transfers Other Funds Emergency 911 Reimbursement Dog & Kennel Reimbursement Home Confinement Reimbursements General School Reimbursements Magistrate Court Reimbursements Total Estimated General Fund Revenues

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2,650,000 10,357,104 1,049,200 254,500 395,000 85,000 46,500 26,200 31,000 85,000 1,025 10,200 10,125 163,500 52,000 1,025 6,300 4,600 4,600 19,476 1,575,000 290,000 30,000 19,500 115,000 12,500 30,125 15,000 3,300 68,500 121,000 12,000 30,200 31,000 1,321,160 57,500 87,500 137,500 23,000 $ 19,232,140

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GENERAL GOVERNMENT County Commission$ 543,459 County Clerk 695,178 Circuit Clerk 565,120 Sheriff – Treasurer526,541 Prosecuting Attorney 1,027,563 Assessor 445,226 Statewide Computer Network 62,733 Fiduciary Supervisor 113,049 Agricultural Agent 76,089 Elections - County Clerk 179,359 Magistrate Court 2,000 Circuit Court 9,650 Civil Service 1,425 Courthouse 949,141 Other Buildings 1,074,734 Data Processing 180,000 Regional Development Authority 14,711 Industrial Development 212,766 Planning & Zoning 295,659 Litigation Reserve 35,000 County Clerk Operations 14,759 Contingencies–NottoExceed10%ofBudget 590,851 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 7,615,013

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Sheriff - Law Enforcement 3,252,362 Sheriff - Service of Process 73,338 Regional Jail 2,000,000 Home Confinement 245,017 Emergency Services 169,854 Communication Center 1,006,437 Ambulance Authority 3,061,284 Dog Warden/Humane Society 379,030 Central Garage 107,439 Community Based Corrections Program 194,600 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 10,489,361 HEALTH AND SANITATION Local Health Department Mental Health Vital Statistics Water TOTAL HEALTH & SANITATION

125,000 23,860 500 149,360

CULTURE & RECREATION Parks & Recreation 4-H Camp Fair Associations/Festivals Visitor’s Bureau Library TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION

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CAPITAL PROJECTS Sheriff - Law Enforcement Ambulance TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

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160,000 160,000

Coal Severance Tax Estimated Revenues Assigned Fund Balance Coal Severance Tax Total Coal Severance

All beneficiaries of these estates may appear either before the fiduciary by the date first shown above or before the fiduciary supervisor by the date last shown to examine the claims and otherwise protect their respective interests. Subscribed and sworn to before me on the 28th day of March, 2014. Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 2t 4-3, 4-10 ps ___________________

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APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT

Latitude: 38:28:34

Public Notice No.: L21-14 Public Notice Date: April 10, 2014

Activity: To operate and maintain an existing 0.03 MGD sewage disposal system with existing collection system to

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Longitude: 81:49:12 Receiving Stream: Kanawha River

discharge treated sewage into the Kanawha River near mile point 38.3 via Outlet 002. Also to operate and maintain disposal systems and best management practices for the discharge of treated industrial wastewater via Outlet 003; treated industrial wastewater and storm water runoff via Outlets 001, 004, 005 and 006; and the emergency discharge of cooling tower blowdown via Outlets 007 and 008 all into the Kanawha River in the vicinity of mile points 38-39 (Outlet 001 discharges to Little Scary Creek, a tributary of the Kanawha River). Also to operate and maintain disposal systems and best management practices for the discharge of untreated storm water runoff via Outlets 011 and 025 into the Kanawha River

between in the vicinity of mile points 3839 and via Outlet 035 into Bills Creek, a tributary of the Kanawha River. Tier 1 protection is provided for the uses specified in 47 CSR 2. Business conducted: Production and distribution of electric power. 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 draft permit 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 addressed to: Director, Division of Water and Waste Management, DEP ATTN: Lori Derrick, Permitting Section 601 57th Street SE Charleston, WV 25304-2345 The public comment period begins April 10, 2014 and ends May 10, 2014. 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

Story Idea? CallToday! 743-6731 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 Draft Permit(s). Interested persons may contact the public information office to obtain further information. The application, draft permit and any required fact sheet may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Waste Management Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304-2345, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Division at a nominal cost. Calls must be made 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1t 4-10 ps

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given that Parkline Inc. has applied to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, for a construction permit, For a Blast and Paint Operation located on Rt. 62 in the Eleanor Industrial Park, Eleanor, WV 25070, Near the town of Eleanor WV Putnam County. Latitude and Longitude coordinates are: Lat 38.538392

Long -81.9444783

Parkline Inc. estimates the potential to discharge the following regulated air pollutants will be: PM-2 Tons Per Year PM10-1 TPY VOCs- 17.5 TPY Combined HAPS 17.5 TPY Xylene- 8.423 TPY Hexamethylene Diisocyanate- 4.24 TPY Ethyl benzene- 3.45 TPY Startup of operation is planned to begin on or about the first day of June, 2014. Written comments will be received by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304, for at least 30 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Any questions regarding this permit application should be directed to the DAQ at (304) 926-0499, extension 1227, during normal business hours. Dated this the 27th day of March, 2014. BY: Parkline Inc. William Ward, CEO P.O. Box 65 Winfield, WV 25213 Rt. 62 Eleanor Industrial Park, Eleanor, WV 25070 1t 4-10 ps

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Putnam County Sports Schedules (April 10-17) Buffalo Baseball Thu. April 10 at Fayetteville (5:30 p.m.) Sat. April 12 at Williamstown (12 p.m.) Mon. April 14 at Hannan (5:30 p.m.) Tue. April 15 at Ravenswood (6 p.m.)

Softball Thu. April 10 at Wahama (5:30 p.m.) Tue. April 15 vs. Sissonville (5:30 p.m.) Thu. April 17 - Best of Best Tourney Track & Field Sat. April 12 at Point Pleasant (10 a.m.)

Hurricane Baseball Fri. April 11 at Lincoln County (5 p.m.) Mon. April 14 at Charlotte Invitational Tue. April 15 at Charlotte Invitational Wed. April 16 at Charlotte Invitational

Lacrosse Fri. April 11 at Buckhannon-Upshur (7 p.m.)

Softball Thu. April 10 vs. Cabell Midland (5:30 p.m.) Fri. April 11 vs. Woodrow Wilson (5:30

Across 1. “How ___ Has the Banshee Cried” (Thomas Moore poem) 4. Escapade 9. Brio 13. Astringent 15. Obviously surprised 16. Cartoon bear 17. Food sticker 18. Atomic number 5 19. Beat badly 20. Old Glory (3 wds) 23. Bank 24. Charge 25. Cujo’s disease 28. Creole vegetable 30. Conditions 33. And others, for short 34. Architectural projection 35. “Stupid me!” 36. Political entity in Europe dissolved by Napoleon (3 wds) 40. “Then what?” 41. Sharp, narrow ridge found in rugged mountains

p.m.) Mon. April 14 vs. Ripley (6 p.m.) Tue. April 15 vs. Huntington (5:30 p.m. DH) Thu. April 17 at Buffalo Tourney

Tennis Thu. April 10 at Point Pleasant (4 p.m.) Fri. April 11 at Nitro (4 p.m.) Sat. April 12 vs. Logan (2 p.m.) Tue. April 15 vs. Cabell Midland (4 p.m.) Thu. April 17 at Spring Valley (4 p.m.)

Track & Field Sat. April 12 - BB&T Classic at Laidley (5 p.m.)

Poca Baseball Thu. April 10 vs. Mingo Central (6 p.m.) Sat. April 12 at St. Albans (2 p.m.) Thu. April 17 at Woodrow Wilson (4 p.m.)

Softball Thu. April 10 vs. Chapmanville (6 p.m.) Sat. April 12 vs. Tolsia (1 p.m. DH) Mon. April 14 at Clay County (5 p.m.) Tue. April 15 vs. Mingo Central (5 p.m. DH)

42. Balcony section 43. Ottoman governor 44. Banquet 45. Typewriter roller 47. 20-20, e.g. 48. Donkey’s harsh cry 49. Suitable for feeding into a computer (2 wds) 57. Ashtabula’s lake 58. “No kidding” 59. “Neato!” 60. One million bytes (pl.) 61. “Tomorrow” musical 62. Chuck 63. “___ on Down the Road” 64. Resident 65. Athletic supporter? (golf) Down 1. Feed bag contents 2. Dart 3. Charlie, for one 4. Conspiratorial groups of plotters 5. Acute physical or mental pain

Thu. April 17 vs. Herbert Hoover (6 p.m.)

Tennis Fri. April 11 at Parkersburg Catholic (4:30 p.m.)

Winfield Baseball Thu. April 10 vs. Huntington (7 p.m.) Fri. April 11 at Spring Valley (7 p.m.) Mon. April 14 at Point Pleasant (7 p.m.) Thu. April 17 vs. Ripley (7 p.m.)

Softball Thu. April 10 at Logan (5:30 p.m.) Sat. April 12 at Parkersburg (12 p.m. DH) Mon. April 14 vs. Spring Valley (5:30 p.m.) Wed. April 16 vs. Lincoln County (5:30 p.m.)

Tennis Thu. April 10 vs. Cabell Midland (4 p.m.)

Track & Field Sat. April 12 at George Washington (4 p.m.)

6. Leopard 7. Group of poems with a common epic theme 8. Not having to pay for property use (hyphenated) 9. High nest: Var. 10. Aerial maneuver 11. Chill 12. Pesky insects 14. “___ we row along,...” lyrics 21. “Comprende?” 22. Camelot, to Arthur 25. Doctor’s order 26. Agreeing (with) 27. Mount ___, tallest Indiana sand dune 28. Be bombastic 29. Cattle 30. Dostoyevsky novel, with “The” 31. Fake 32. Bishop of old TV 34. Black cat, maybe 37. Pie cuts, essentially 38. Light blue Monopoly avenue 39. Engage in make-believe 45. Reverent petition to God 46. Boy 47. Plural of “this” 48. Contradict 49. Same: Fr. 50. Length x width, for a rectangle 51. Smokes 52. Coastal raptor 53. Crosspiece between chair legs 54. Sack 55. Ditch 56. “... or ___!”

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West Virginians encouraged to check for unclaimed tax refunds U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin encourages West Virginians to check whether they are among the nearly one million taxpayers who have not claimed $760 million in tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If left unclaimed, these tax refunds will become government property. The money comes from people who didn’t file tax returns in 2010, but were eligible for tax refunds. The final deadline for reclaiming tax refunds is April 15. “When so many families continue to struggle to make ends meet, every penny counts. I strongly encourage all West Virginians to take a look at their records to see if they are eligible to collect tax refunds from the IRS,” Manchin said. “Please check to see if you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans missing a refund that you deserve.” Taxpayers in West Virginia are

one of eight states missing out on the most money. The IRS estimates that approximately 4,100 West Virginians are eligible to receive tax refunds, averaging $626 per refund. Taxpayers can receive refunds directly into their bank account, split a tax refund into two or three financial accounts or buy a savings bond. Current and prior year tax forms and instructions are available on the Forms and Publications page of IRS.gov or by calling toll-free 800-829-3676. Taxpayers who are missing Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 for years 2010, 2011 or 2012 should request copies from their employer, bank or other payer. If these efforts are unsuccessful, taxpayers can get a free transcript showing information from these year-end documents by going to IRS.gov. Taxpayers can also file Form 4506-T to request a transcript of their tax return.

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NOW HIRING PART-TIME APARTMENT MANAGER Patton Place Apartments is now taking applications /resumes for part time manager approx. 15 hours a week. Excellent pay with flexible day time week day hours, paid vacations, paid holidays. Steady, secure employment with one of West Virginias top Management Companies. Well maintained 32 unit complex for elderly/disabled persons. Please call 304-586-2034 for our mailing address and to schedule an interview, or fax your resume to 304-586-3685. Office hours are now Monday and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday 7:30a .m. to 11:30 a.m. In accordance with Federal Housing Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Of-

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Freshman slugs winning homer as Winfield comes back By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Storm clouds rolled in along the Kanawha River, threatening to interrupt a terrific softball game between Winfield and host Poca on Monday, April 7. But Generals freshman Cartney Schoolcraft wasn't about to let the weather ruin her at-bat, as she slugged a tiebreaking solo home run through the raindrops to hand Winfield a 4-3 comeback victory. Poca jumped in front 2-0 after one inning and 3-1 through two, seemingly on the verge of extending its winning streak to three. However, Winfield knotted the score with runs in the fourth and fifth as the sky darkened. After a scoreless sixth, Schoolcraft came up with one out and the bases empty, lifting a Tori Ward fastball over the center-field fence to give Winfield (5-7) its first lead of the evening. "She has a pretty good bat," said Winfield sophomore catcher Maddie Wall of Schoolcraft. Wall was good at the plate herself, driving in Winfield's first two runs in the second and fourth innings. Winfield pitcher Abbie Short settled down after allowing four hits in the first, as Poca managed just five baserunners in the final five innings. The sophomore retired seven of the last eight batters to close out the win. Wall said abandoning the curveball was key to Short's improvement. "We stopped calling the pitch that wasn't working," Wall said. "Some days it works, some days it doesn't." Winfield second baseman Natalie Miskofsky helped Short stay on track in the bottom of the third, laying out for a diving catch of Bre Bias' pop fly in foul territory. From that point on, Poca advanced only one runner as far as third base. Generals right fielder Hayley Smith also made an above-average grab in the fifth, indicating

Winfield sophomore Abbie Short fires a pitch Monday against Poca with Generals shortstop Mallory Litton (background) looking on. Short retired 20 of the final 25 batters in the road win. that Winfield is warming to the task as the season progresses. "We've lost at least four games with errors," Winfield coach Chuck Slater said. "But we have five (freshmen) playing defense and offense every day. They're starting to get better." Winfield, which also scored a comeback win Saturday against Nitro, has won two straight after four losses in a row. Center fielder Kenna Markham had a single and three walks, while left fielder Ally Folk bounced a run-scoring hit in the fifth to tie the game. Poca (5-6) collected 10 hits to Winfield's five, but the Dots stranded eight on the basepaths. Sarah Fisher, Ward and Wagner drove RBI doubles early before the offense dried up. "We didn't hit at the opportune time," Poca coach David Skeens said of his team, which features five underclassmen starters. "Right now it's more about them...playing and learning how to win." Although her day in the pitching circle didn't go as planned, Ward went 2 for 2 with a walk to spark the offense. Poca freshman

The Generals storm onto the field to congratulate Schoolcraft (No. 16) after her go-ahead home run in the seventh inning. Winfield won its second straight despite trailing 2-0 and 3-1 early.

Poca catcher Casey Skeens looks to her dugout for instruction during Winfield's 4-3 win Monday, April 7. Skeens singled twice for the home team.

Poca left fielder Hayley Wagner takes a swing in the second inning of Monday's game while Winfield third baseman Cartney Schoolcraft (background, left) and left fielder Ally Folk (background, right) prepare to defend.

catcher Casey Skeens did likewise with a pair of bunt singles and a run scored out of the leadoff spot. "I'm not looking to hit a home run or triple," said Casey Skeens, no relation to David. "I'm looking to get...around the bases and help my team by scoring runs." Remarkably composed behind

the plate, Skeens said her quick adjustment to high school softball can be attributed to years of travel-team competition. She sees good things ahead for her team despite Monday's difficult loss, Poca's second of the season to Winfield. "We're getting there," Skeens

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said. "I think as the season goes we're going to progress a lot more. Right now, we have to focus and bear down and we'll be fine. "Even though we're friends with all the (Winfield) girls, we treated it like just another game. Everyone likes to beat Winfield but we just fell short today."