The Putnam Standard, April 24, 2014

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The county’s special lamb program is celebrating 25 years. A total of 18 youth are signed up to work with lambs.

By Chris Stadelman

chris@theputnamstandard.com

Special Lamb celebrates 25 years

By Amanda White For The Putnam Standard

The Annual Putnam County 4H Special Lamb program is underway with nine paired partners preparing to get their lamb, a Putnam County tradition now celebrating its 25th year.

"This program is to help youth learn valuable life lessons, they are accountable for another living creature and they are producing a food good for the community," said Elizabeth Baldwin, facilitator of the program and employee of the West Virginia University Extension. "Not only that, but they are also breaking barriers of working with a peer that they may not necessarily work with on a regular basis and learning from each other in ways such as communication and building trust."

There are a total of 18 youth signed up this year, which means there will be nine pairs with nine lambs.

"The children are to be the ones (with the parental supervision) to raise and care for the lamb," Baldwin said. "This would include feeding, cleaning out the SEE LAMB ON PAGE 10

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More than a dozen residents and business owners from just outside the Winfield city limits attended the Putnam County Commission meeting to oppose annexation, a move the mayor said was premature.

John Perry and Penny Summers Fisher both dropped off letters to commissioners, and Lynne Fruth of Fruth Pharmacy spoke at Tuesday’s meeting and submitted

a petition signed by property owners and customers of Fruth and the Winfield Quick Stop.

“I understand that the concept of creating revenue is very attractive to the city of Winfield, however they haven’t really demonstrated to the business community any benefit that is going to come with that tax,” Fruth said, noting a business and occupation tax on gross revenue could cost $10,000 to $20,000 a year for some businesses. “In the 1980s Fruth Pharmacy came to

Winfield and made a deal (on property) well outside the city limits. We invested money in a community that had no drug store, that had very little business.

“I do not want our business to be annexed because there is not any benefit for us and there is significant cost.”

Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett apologized to county commissioners, noting that any annexation proposal was months away from being presented to them.

“We got the map late Thursday

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night, so we’re months away from even coming to you all,” he said.

“It’s a long process. If I hadn’t been up front with everybody you all wouldn’t be getting the calls now. I’m sorry for the stuff that you all are getting because it should land on me.”

Barrett said Winfield council has voted to pursue the annexation, but a map identifying the area was received just Thursday evening. He said he would proSEE OWNERS ON PAGE 5

Candidates in 2014 election share views

By Matt Gajtka and Kelly Stadelman The Putnam Standard

Thirteen candidates vying to represent Putnam County residents at the state and county level responded to questions from business leaders in the community.

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a candidate forum on Tuesday at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club. All the state and local candidates were invited to attend.

Each candidate gave a oneminute opening statement before Moderator Kennie Bass of WCHSTV opened the floor and accepted questions from the audience.

Candidates attending the forum included: Family Court: Jeanie Nibert and Richard Witt Putnam County Commission: Steve Andes Putnam County School Board: Craig Spicer and Rob Cunningham State Senate – 8th District: Ed Gaunch House of Delegates – 13th District: Josh McGrath, Josh Martin and Scott Cadle House of Delegates – 14th District: Jim Butler House of Delegates – 15th District: Geoff Foster and Duke Jordan House of Delegates – 22nd District: Michel Moffatt

A good crowd turned out to hear political candidates answer questions Tuesday afternoon at Sleepy Hollow.

House of Delegates The first question went to the House of Delegate candidates.

Bass asked candidates how they would manage the state’s budget shortfall and how they would fill in the holes.

Moffatt, a Republican, led the conversation by condemning the state government for digging into the Rainy Day Fund to cover any budgetary shortfalls. Moffatt said the needed revenue is available if the state can find a way to cut back on certain projects, programs and grants.

He also said West Virginia needs to adjust its taxation plan to become “more job-friendly and less lawsuit-friendly,” but he reiterated that it’s “not going to happen overnight.”

Foster, a Republican, said that

West Virginia does have a budget problem. He also noted that the state spends more per person than any other state and said that with more jobs the state would be better position.

“West Virginia spends $11,444 per person, more than double than other state on each citizen,” he said. “We aren’t getting the jobs in the area we need to move our state forward.”

Jordan, a Republican, agreed with Foster. He said that just yesterday he spoke with the Department of Health and Human Resources about their budget and needs.

“Why are we sending children out of state to get treatment, why can’t they get treatment them here?” he asked. “Basically we need to look at the whole system.

The money is there, we just need to look at it. Once I get there I’ll take a look and figure it out.”

Cadle, a Republican incumbent, said he wanted to do things differently.

“We should have never signed into Obamacare,” he said. “We could have put the people who didn’t have health insurance in a pool and gave them insurance.”

McGrath, a Democrat, said the basic of budgeting is to make sure you aren’t spending more money than you are bringing in and allocating it properly. He also wants to see the state do more to encourage business development to help with the shortfall.

“We need to bring business to our state and market what we have to offer,” he said.

Martin, a Democrat, said he spoke from experience. He worked with a state agency on its budget.

“We are actually paying more money for the same service,” he said. “If there was accountability for these entities this wouldn’t occur. We have to get new ideas that will work for our economy.”

Butler, a Republican incumbent, said that even though the natural gas industry is making its way to the region, the state “can’t give up on coal” for revenue. He said there are proposed bills in the Legislature that allow coal mined in the state to be burned in SEE ELECTION ON PAGE 4

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Page 2 –Thursday,April 24,2014 Putnam Chamber business after hours The next Business After Hours sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will take place at The Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24.

The cost to attend is $20 per person, RSVPs are required and pre-payment is appreciated.

There will be a cash drawing sponsored by BB&T valued at $400, but you must be present to win.

Food and refreshments will also be included in a relaxed social setting. Additionally, the Chamber identifies future Business of the Month winners from the calling cards of those in attendance.

For information or to RSVP contact the Chamber at 304-757-6510 or chamber@putnamcounty.org or at www.putnamchamber.org.

Meet the candidates at senior center Hometown Senior Center in Putnam County will be hosting a meet the candidate event at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25. The event is sponsored by Putnam Aging. For questions call 304-755-2385 Ext: 1126.

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."

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.

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 provided.

Donations are accepted.

For more information, call the Putnam County Parks and Recreation office at 304-562-0518.

Sovine performs at Main St. Art Studio Main St. Art Studio in Hurricane will host another "Art Moves On Main." Greg Sovine will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Throughout his musical career, Sovine has played practically every genre of popular music, hard rock, soft/pop rock, southern rock, country, big band, and bluegrass. Currently he is focusing on solo performances, featuring songs from the 1960’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

For more information on the performance call Wes Reed 304552-6983.

Upper Vandalia Historical Society meeting The Upper Vandalia Historical

Society will hold its first “Show & Tell” meeting of the year at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27 at the Putnam County Board of Education office located behind the old Court House, Winfield.

Those attending are asked to bring items, stories or pictures of interest to local history.

Refreshments after the meeting. Questions, call Cheryl Wintz Withrow, 304-760-2121.

Habitat for Humanity hosts open house Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam celebrate the construction of its 157th home at an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. The home is located at 5 Nilan Drive in Hurricane.

The community is invited to walk through the home and see the transformation of an abandoned foreclosed property into a new home for a family of four.

Through new home builds and remodels Habitat provides the opportunity of home ownership.

Partner families are identified based on a level of need, willingness to partner and their ability to pay a zero interest mortgage.

Land and construction materials are acquired and with volunteer support and hundreds of hours of labor from partner families -- what we call "sweat equity" a home is built. The homeowner assumes title to the property and makes payments on their zero interest mortgages.

National Day of Prayer In recognition of National Day of Prayer on May 1, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2440 US Rt. 60, Hurricane will have a 24-hour

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scheduled day of prayer. Beginning at 8 p.m. April 30, the congregation will pray in half hour increments until 7 p.m., May 1, at which time there will be a prayer service for the community.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Information call 304-562-3900.

Creekside in Hurricane announces schedule Creekside in Hurricane has set its May entertainment schedule.

It includes: Friday, May 2: 8:30 p.m. Jordan Jefferson, Acoustic Pop Rock Saturday, May 3 – 9:30 p.m.

Black Mtn Revival, Folk Grass from Roanoke, Va. $3 Cover Saturday, May 10 – 9 p.m. Two Bands, Our Alias/Mojomatic. $3 Cover, Appalachian Rock/Folk Friday, May 16 – 9:30 p.m. Beggars Clan, Appalachian Rock Thursday, May 29 – 8 p.m. Jeff Thomasson, Jazz Guitarist Saturday, May 31 – Others & Us, $3 Cover, Folk/Rock.

Town of Eleanor yard sale Eleanor’s town-wide yard sale will be May 1-2-3. Call 304-5862319 for more details.

Hurricane Main Street spring festival Hurricane's annual Main Street Spring Festival will be May 3, from 1-5 p.m. Main Street will be closed for the event.

Activities include a talent contest, Jupiter Jumps, games, music, cotton candy, Sno Biz popcorn, vendors, concessions and more.

For more information contact Brenda Campbell 304-562-5896 or bcampbell@hurricanewv.com.

Fly fishing, tying class Putnam County Parks & Recreation is hosting a fly fishing class 6 - 9 p.m., May 5, 8, 12, & 15 and a fly tying class on May 19, 22, 27, & 29 in the commons at Valley Park, Hurricane.

Class focuses on the basics of fly fishing, fly selection, stream entomology, fishing knots, hands

The Putnam Standard on casting, choosing a fly rod, and the basic techniques in casting a fly rod for all pan fish.

Participants must be 14 years and older. Cost is $30, pre-pay class. Call 304-562-0518 Ext. 10 to register.

Putnam County Schools developmental screening Putnam County Schools developmental screenings will be held Friday, May 9 at Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road.

Children ages 2-1/2 - 4 years old will be screened for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Call 586-0500 Ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

Buffalo Heritage Days Buffalo Heritage Days, May 910 celebrates Putnam County’s oldest town. Events include Buffalo Academy Museum, tour of historic buildings, historic Church service; and Academy reunion at 1 p.m.

For more info call Leah Higginbotham, 304-937-2755.

St. Francis summer academy Registration is now open for St. Francis of Assisi school’s summer academy for children ages three12. Children will explore the arts, photography, dance, design and learn new skills such as cooking, ceramics, hiking, kickball and basketball along with lots of fun.

This year St. Francis will offer mini courses on many activities.

Other activities include field trips to the pool, movies and bowling.

Two four-week sessions will keep children entertained. Sessions are June 2-27 and July 7 – Aug. 1, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Summer Academy is staffed by certified teachers and college education majors. Children can be signed up on a weekly basis or a drop in basis.

For more information call 304727-5690 or visit website www.sfswv.com.

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Thursday,April 24,2014 – Page 3

School board sets 2014-15 start date, talks health insurance

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Barboursville natives Easter Miller (left) and Shaun Beckett display their authentically-styled Confederate clothing at a city council meeting April 15. Both will participate in Civil War Days festivities, which are scheduled for May 2-4 at Barboursville Park.

Civil War Days return to Barboursville in early May

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

The distant past will soon become the present in Cabell County, as Civil War Days are scheduled for Barboursville Park from May 2-4.

Battle reenactments, a camp dance and a critically-acclaimed one-man show will highlight the weekend's festivities, all of which are designed to invoke the spirit of the early 1860s.

Many local Civil War enthusiasts will take part in the activities, including Barboursville natives Easter Miller and Shaun Beckett.

Both belong to a four-generation family of passionate reenactors.

"It's like an addiction," said Miller, who along with grandson Beckett showed off her gray Confederate-era garb at a Barboursville city council meeting April 15. "We've met a lot of wonderful people. It's a fun thing to do and we're hooked."

Beckett's young daughter Ashton has also gotten into the reenactment scene, as has his mother Natalie Adkins, who is Miller's daughter. While Miller self-deprecatingly calls herself "porch fluff," Beckett goes all in with the camp experience alongside fellow soldiers.

John Belcher, division commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, will lead the battle reenactments. The Guyandotte resident represents his ancestor Gen. Albert Jenkins, a two-term United States congressman from Cabell County and prominent figure in several Confederate campaigns.

Civil War Days begin Friday, May 2 with an education session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tailored toward school-age children, but all are welcome for North Carolina native Stan Clardy's "Soldiers In Gray" production at 8 p.m.

"It will bring you to tears," Belcher said. "The man is very informed of all aspects of the war.

Not just the Southern perspective, but all perspectives."

Billed as a musical journey through the war, "Soldiers In Gray" features Clardy playing the part of a Confederate soldier before, during and after the battles that fractured America. Learn more about the play at stanclardy.com.

"You need to bring a hanky," Miller said. "I saw it and I couldn't believe how good it was."

Clardy will also bring his popular puppet "Bobby Lee Opossum" to entertain children throughout the weekend.

Saturday, May 3 will feature 2 p.m. military activities at Lake William. A noontime "ladies tea" social gathering will take place beforehand, and the day wraps up with a dinner dance at 7 p.m. and an artillery firing over the water at 10 p.m.

On Sunday, Baptist minister Matt Hornbeck will officiate a 10 a.m. church service before another battle session at 2 p.m.

Camp closes at 4 p.m.

Belcher said attendees are in for a special treat, as full-blooded Cherokee Joseph Smith, a.k.a.

Crazy Fox, is scheduled to be in Barboursville for the weekend.

Smith has been officially honored by the Cherokee Nation for his portrayal of native scouts in Civil War reenactments.

"A lot of people discredit the Native American involvement in the Civil War, but it was a very real aspect," Belcher said. "I'm the only commanding officer to utilize Cherokee scouts (in reenactments). There's so many kernels of truth there. That's one little aspect of what we do as far as bringing out all aspects of history."

There is no charge to attend any of the events. Interested reenactors can register at Barboursville Park on May 2 and 3 prior to activities.

After agreeing to a start date of Aug. 18 for the 2014-15 school year, Putnam County school board members turned their attention to the Affordable Health Care Act. The board unanimously passed a resolution agreeing to track the number of hours worked by the school system employees.

“The main purpose (of the resolution) was to clear up definitions and how it may apply to school systems and some of the things we are going to have to do,” Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said. “One thing we’ll have to do we haven’t done in the past, we have to track some of our employees.

“Some of our part-time people we are going to have to track because we might need to offer them or they may qualify and be eligible for health insurance.”

By law the school system is required to offer a qualifying health plan to all full-time and their dependents by Jan. 1, 2015. A fulltime employee is defined as someone working at least 30 hours per week or 130 service hours per calendar month.

Treasurer Chris Campbell said that the main purpose of the resolution was to formulize the measurement, administration and stability periods. Like other school systems in West Virginia,

Putnam County will use three periods of measurement to determine hours of services for its employees.

“We’ll be looking from May 1 to next April 30 for our measurement period,” he said.

Hatfield added, “That is the period we are going to use to determine whether someone is eligible or whether they are not.”

To be eligible for a health plan from Putnam County Schools, an employee has to work at least 30 hours a week.

At the end of the measurement period, the administration period will begin. The administration period runs from May 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015.

“Anybody who qualifies from that point we have two months after that to offer them the insurance and for them to sign up, and then they would be given insurance for the following July 1 to the June 30 period,” Campbell said.

Employees will be tracked based on the amount of time for which they are paid.

“We’ll utilize the payroll system to run reports for that,” he said.

“There are certain people we do pay by the hour, and we’ll track those people.”

The central board office issues about 2,000 W-2 forms a year.

The stability period is after the administration period. It runs from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

An employee who satisfies the 30 hours a week under the measure-

ment period must have health care under the stability period.

During the stability period the school system will continue to track the number of hours worked by each employee to make sure they satisfy the service hour requirement.

The resolution also explains what will happen with new employees.

“For new employees we have to track them separately for the first year,” Campbell said.

The initial measurement period will be 11 months after the first day of the employee’s start date.

The administration period will be a period of 30 days immediately after the measurement period. The stability period is 12 months immediately following the administration period.

During the April 15 meeting, the board also approved the purchase of nine new school buses.

Six of the buses will be 78 passenger, and three of the buses will be 54 passenger.

“We put buses on a rotating replacement,” Hatfield said. “Some of our buses may retire and some we’ll maintain for substitute buses or if we have a trip going out.”

The school system has a fleet of about 90 buses.

The next regular meeting of the school board will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the central board office.

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ELECTION FROM PAGE 1 the state.

Butler then reinforced that personal property and business inventory taxes are “holding West Virginia back” in comparison to other states as far as attracting employers. He also called West Virginia “the worst legal climate in the country” and that the right people need to be elected to make the legal system more fair and competitive to businesses.

Gaunch, a Republican, concurred with Butler in his focus on current leadership’s responsibility for the projected budgetary shortfall. He said “we’ve been sending the same people to Charleston for 80 years and expect different results.”

Gaunch criticized what he perceives as a “backward” approach to setting the budget; that is, he said state leaders decide how much they want to spend first and find the revenue later.

The next legislative question was about how the state could make up for lost revenue if it eliminated the inventory tax.

Jordan said that what the state needs to make up for lost revenue is more businesses.

“We simply need to open the doors to new business in the state,” he said. “Sometimes the state has problems with opening our doors.”

Foster agreed with Jordan that the business base in West Virginia needs to be expanded. Foster also commented about drug testing issues with employees as it relates to trying to attract more businesses to the state.

“The employee can still receive unemployment even though he failed a drug test,” he said. “If you are going to receive unemployment than you should pass a drug test.”

McGrath said there is really no easy answer to making up for lost revenue.

“We need to put ourselves on track and grow business,” he said.

“Right now if we stay on this same track where are we going to be in 10 years. We need to make tough decisions now.”

Martin said that the state has to be responsible when looking at reducing the inventory tax.

“You have to phase it out and bring in new streams,” he said.

“You do it slowly to allow other businesses you are attracting at

the time to adjust. You also have to look at the infrastructure of our state.”

Butler proposed that the state government could, through an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution, use revenue from natural gas to offset any losses. He said leaning on that severance tax wouldn’t have to be a long-term situation, as it will increase the state tax base and attract more businesses.

Butler said “growing the bottom of the tax-base pyramid” would help fund other programs.

Cadle said that the gas industry will bring in jobs to make up for the loss, and the completion of U.S. 35 will help.

“We have to get Route 35 done so that we can relocate more businesses in Kanawha Valley,” he said. “If we can get goods in and out it will help our businesses.”

Moffatt said making up for lost capital is “a spending issue, not a revenue issue.” He further stated that any concerns about drug use and increased Medicaid membership draining the state’s budget can be solved through attracting jobs to the region.

Gaunch unequivocally said he believed the establishment of a sound budget is the top priority of being a state senator.

“That’s what drives everything: where the money comes from and how you get it,” he said.

Gaunch said he’s a proponent of reducing government size, although he mentioned he would drop positions through “attrition,” not immediate reductions.

The final question dealt with the candidates’ position on the greyhound industry and the tourism industry being subsidized by taxpayers.

McGrath said that tourism is important for West Virginia in terms of growing the state, marketing the state and creating more jobs. However, there needs to be a balance.

“We want to make sure the state is showcased in the best light possible,” he said. “Spending tax dollars to subsidize certain things is probably not the best use of our dollar and should be monitored.”

Cadle said that he is against giving subsidies to agencies and industry.

“Nobody has ever given me a

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dime to help me out,” he said. “If these people can’t support themselves they need to go out of business.”

Martin doesn’t believe the government should be in the business of giving out subsidies.

“That being said, tourism is a very important part of our economic pie in West Virginia,” he said. “I think the money is better spent in marketing and promoting our state and its race tracks.”

Moffatt called any thoughts of subsidizing casinos and racetracks “insane.” He related to other business owners in attendance in saying that the government never helped any of them grow their success.

“If they can’t compete, they’re out and should go out of business,” Moffatt said of West Virginia casinos.

Jordan said that he has the bad side of gambling.

“I’ve seen people losing everything they got because of the racetrack,” he said. “I’m sure the tracks have the money to subsidize themselves.”

Foster spoke from his own experience of owning and operating a business.

“If we have the money to expand we expand and we support ourselves,” he said. “If they aren’t able to do that why should our tax dollars go to that?”

Although Butler agreed with the panel’s sentiment that direct subsidies are inappropriate, he admitted that promoting tourism “is very important.” Butler called tourism “somewhat of a new industry for West Virginia” and expressed his willingness to help market the state.

He expressed regret that certain projects are dependent on gambling revenue, suggesting that it’s time for the state economy to lean more on manufacturing again.

While Gaunch expressed his desire to help marketing statewide tourism, he was direct in his response to the idea of gambling subsidies.

“If a business can’t make it without government help, it can’t make it,” he said.

County Commission The first question for the sole county commission candidate dealt with an increase in fire fees.

Andes, a Republican, reminded the audience that the fire departments in Putnam County are audited by the state every year. He said the county commission decided to raise the fire fee charged to taxpayers because they needed to pay down debt and replace old engines.

Andes said the fire fee hadn’t been increased in 28 years, and that the fire board is open for questions from the public at all times.

The second question focused on the DSI landfill accepting accepted tankers of water tainted with MCHM from Freedom Industries.

Andes said the county is “leading the way” on protecting DSI Landfill in Hurricane from Waste Management’s disposal of a hazardous chemical.

He said although the Department of Environmental Protection officials claimed they followed the letter off the law, the chemical is considered toxic waste by the federal government.

The county and the city of Hurricane have worked in tandem on the legal effort, but they will find out Waste Management’s course of action next week.

“The chemical doesn’t belong in a dump,” Andes said. “It needs to be incinerated in a hazardous waste facility.”

The final question asked Andes his opinion on annexation.

Andes declined to take a hardline stance on annexation, for what he said was a practical reason. “Some of my constituents are for it, some are against it,” he said. “I’m with them.”

After some laughter from the audience, Andes reiterated that the county conducts public hearings to determine whether certain businesses and areas should be taken under municipal governments.

“If you want in, we’ll let you come in,” he said.

Family Court Judge The first question posed to the candidates vying for Family Court judge, both Republicans, dealt with what they would change or improve in the office.

Witt said he would like to see the system be able to continuously work the same case instead of it being continued to another day.

“Right now when you start a case you don’t get to end it on the same day started,” he said. “I think when you start a case you should get days in between.”

He also noted that he would have staff stagger lunch times.

Nibert, appointed to the position late last year, said she has already made changes to the office and will continue to do so.

“When I walked in there, people were waiting six to eight months to get their case heard.

Now the wait time is down,” she said. “We can’t have hearings continued until the next day because the schedule is already set.”

In response to Witt’s comment about staff lunches she said the office closes for an hour so that the staff can eat and get ready for the afternoon.

The next question asked candidates about the primary problem with Family Court judges and how they would address it.

Nibert said that the biggest problem is the lack of enough Family Court judges in the state of West Virginia. The state did a study and asked judges to track time.

“The state is doing the same tests and I keep track of my time,” she said. “Last time we asked for 50 more judges in the state but

only got 10. We are going back to ask for more.”

Witt agreed with Nibert about the state needing more Family Court judges.

“I’ve talked with a lot of people who have to wait to get their case heard,” he said. “We do need another Family Court judge in Putnam County.”

The final question for the candidates dealt with domestic violence and if the court had the tools necessary to keep families together.

Nibert said that domestic violence issues have been one of her pet projects since being sworn into office.

“You have to figure out which side is telling the truth,” she said.

“Most people don't want to be there. They cry and ask for one last time. We do need to keep the family together if it is safe.”

Witt said he is familiar with domestic violence and the questions the issue raises.

“The problem is the lack of time they are scheduled for in the courtroom,” he said. “There is only 15 minutes for each case and the court is making major decisions.”

School Board The school board candidates, both currently on the board, were asked about common core requirements for the school system and the issues it creates for parents.

Cunningham noted that the common core standards are set by state, and counties don’t have an option.

“I like the theory but I don't think it is attainable,” he said.

“You set standard so that you can reach standards.”

Spicer reiterated Cunningham’s comment about the common core requirements being set by the state.

“Our job is to make sure we apply it to our children,” he said.

“I have great concerns as far as applications.”

The second question for school board candidates regarded whether the Putnam County school system is using its budget appropriately.

Cunningham has only been on the board since October. He filled Debbie Phillips’ vacant seat. He said from his experience on the board the county uses its money well.

“In Putnam County we have great facilities and our test scores are at the top,” he said. “I’m going to keep pushing the superintendent. My goal is to be ranked nationally, but it is going to take a lot of work.”

Spicer said that the county stays within the school formula set by the Legislature.

“We are doing everything we can to watch how we spend taxpayers’ money,” he said. “Year after year we are at the top in the state and that is because of our people. Our people are dedicated to their job.”

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Lemonade Day comes to Putnam Do you have a child who wants to learn more about running a business?

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hurricane have partnered with Lemonade Day for a special event. The event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 during the Hurricane Spring Festival on Main Street.

Children in Putnam County have the opportunity to gain entrepreneurial skills by setting up a lemonade stand. Registration information can be picked up at The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce or the City of Hurricane Municipal Building.

What is Lemonade Day? Lemonade Day is a nationwide, educational initiative that teaches youth how to start, own

and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day is a national foundation that was introduced in Houston, Texas and replicated throughout the United States. This year marks the second year of Lemonade Day in West Virginia. Through a Benedum grant given to Vision Shared, over 3,000 kids will participate in the Lemonade Day event.

In addition to this special event festival include a talent contest,

inflatables, food, face painting and much more.

For more information on this event contact Ashley Alford at 304 757-6510 or A.Alford@putnamcounty.org.

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every $100,” Barrett said. “With the annexation we would have more people helping grow our city.”

He said the city failed in its attempt to annex the same businesses and residents about 10 years ago.

Like before, the decision on the annexation will be decided by the Putnam County Commission. A public hearing will be held prior to the county commission’s decision.

Commission President Steve Andes noted the issue wasn’t on the agenda and commissioners couldn’t take any action, but he assured attendees the issue would be well publicized and a public meeting would be held before any action is taken.

In other business: * County attorney Jennifer Scragg Karr said a hearing is tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m.

Monday, April 28, during which the city of Hurricane will try to enforce a subpoena to conduct testing for MCHM at the DSI

Landfill. She said a chemist and an engineer showed up Friday but were told there were certain areas in which they could not conduct testing.

“The city … filed for relief to get court to order them to comply so they can go out and get samples,” Karr said. The city also will try to recover attorneys fees related to enforcing the subpoena, she added. * Commissioners appointed former Sheriff Mark Smith to the Putnam Public Service District board and new CVB director Dusty Hurley to serve on the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission.

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“We want to be able to highlight every piece of property,” she told commissioners, estimating 90 percent are opposed. “I think it will paint a very stark picture in terms of what the public’s opinion on the annexation is.”

Barrett agreed many businesses would not see benefits but said that’s because they’re already receiving them.

In an interview last week, Barrett said the main reason for the annexation is to give some of the residential housing more police protection.

“There are people who are asking for police protection from Winfield,” he said. “People ask us to patrol their areas but we tell them we can’t because they are outside the city.”

The annexation would also generate additional revenue for the city.

“If you are a retail business it will cost you about 25 cents for

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Early voting begins Wednesday, April 30 Putnam County election officials tested equipment for the May 13 primary election without any problems and have set the schedule for early voting.

County Clerk Brian Wood said early voting starts Wednesday, April 30. It will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, extended until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. It also will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and Saturday, May 10. May 10 is the last day for early voting.

“The Sunday after and Monday after we’re preparing for election day,” Wood said, adding people come in on that final Monday wanting to vote early. “Unfortunately we have to tell them to go to the polls.”

Regular voting will be open at precincts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with counting at the courthouse that night open to the public.

“We do it all up there on the stage (in the courtroom),” Wood said. “Everything is right out there for everyone to see.”

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Poca track team possesses outstanding athletes, talent

By Travis Covert Poca High School

The 2014 Poca High School track team has high expectations as multiple individuals from last year’s team qualified for the state meet.

“I feel that the team will do very well,” AJ Keyes said. "We are strong in quite a few events and we have the potential to make a run in states this year."

The strongest event on the team is shot put and discus, led

by Christian Buckley. Buckley is nationally ranked by placing top eight in the Junior Olympics the past three years. He has received interest from schools throughout the country such as Purdue, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and William and Mary.

Last year Buckley won the state title in discus and shot put by beating out his elder brother Quentin. However, shot put and discus aren't the only two events where the Dots team is strong.

Keyes in the long jump has improved tremendously by going from 19 feet 6 inches to an astounding 20 feet 1 inch so far this season. He broke the school record and it’s only the beginning of the season.

The girls team is a different story. They are very strong individuals in their events but will struggle to make states as a team that lacks numbers often does.

"It's difficult for us to compete as a team because we can't earn the points to place due to the lack of runners, but by ourselves in our own events we place pretty well," Destiny Keyes said.

Freshman standout Mikayla Fisher added, "It's a lot of pressure being a freshman because you feel like you have to earn your place on the team. I give it 100 percent at every practice and meet so I can get better. I feel like I've truly contributed to the team."

Junior Madi Eastwood is a strong runner who competes in the long jump and relays. Her preference is the 100-meter dash.

"I like individual events and I've always been fast so I'm really strong in this event," she said.

“Altogether between the boys and the girls this season it should be a fairly good season,” teammate Hayden Webb said. "I feel like the team will do well.

We have a great shot at making it to states because we have a lot of strong individuals who will be able to earn us the points to make it to states.”

For the team it comes down to each individual having their best performance and giving it their all.

"As long as we try our hardest we're capable of anything,” Fisher said.

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Winfield track teams sweep invitational; Hurricane, Buffalo perform well The Generals boys and girls track teams grabbed first-place honors at their own Winfield Classic on Friday, April 18.

Winfield’s girls were especially dominant, topping second-place Hurricane by more than 100 points. The Generals won all five relays, with sophomore Mary Zulauf running the anchor leg in the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 races.

Zulauf also took the top prize in the 400-meter dash by more than two seconds, joining fellow Winfield sophomore Rachel Englund (1600 run) on the winner’s podium. The Generals’ Sydney Hancock and Anika Shah finished 2-3 in the 100 and 3-4 in the 200.

Hurdles were also a strong suit for the Winfield girls, with junior Josee Erlandson taking first in the 300 and second in the 100. Jayne

Lawman also earned points in both hurdle events.

Winfield freshman Carly Hinkle and sophomore Hannah Cartwright claimed the top two spots in the girls high jump, while Cartwright was runner-up in the long jump, too. Allie Perry bested the field in pole vault.

Hurricane’s Abby Watson reigned in the field events, taking the shot put and discus by comfortable margins. Teammate Lauren London won the long jump.

The team competition was much closer on the boys side, as Winfield edged Buffalo by a mere three points.

Winfield sophomore Christian Smith was the day’s most explosive leaper, taking home gold medals in the high jump and long jump battles. Smith was second

to Generals senior Chris Cochran in the pole vault.

Winfield earned wins in the 4x400 and 4x800 relays, although Hurricane (4x100) and Buffalo (4x200) split the other two.

Buffalo’s Isaiah Robinson blew away all challengers in his favored 800, with Winfield’s Bryce Humphreys and Eric Johns trailing in second and third. Bison junior Jordan Tucker was consistently good in the sprints, as he placed second in both the 100 and 200.

Nick Young earned Hurricane’s lone individual victory by outleaning Tucker at the finish line in the 200.

Poca junior Christian Buckley put forth his usual dominant performances in the shot put and discus.

Putnam County Sports Schedules (Apr. 24-May 1)

Buffalo Baseball Thu. 4/24 at Cross Lanes Christian (5:30pm) Sat. 4/26 vs. Man (1pm) Mon. 4/28 vs. Teays Valley Christian (6pm) Tue. 4/29 vs. Charleston Catholic (6pm) Thu. 5/1 vs. Fayetteville (6pm)

Softball Thu. 4/24 vs. Winfield (5:30pm) Fri. 4/25 at Boyd County, Ky. (5:30pm) Sat. 4/26 at Boyd County, Ky. (10am) Mon. 4/28 at Charleston Catholic (5:30pm) Tue. 4/29 vs. Parkersburg South (5:30pm) Thu. 5/1 at Nitro (5:30pm) Track & Field Tue. 4/29 at Point Pleasant (4pm)

Hurricane Baseball Fri. 4/25 at Ed Carter Invite (6pm) Sat. 4/26 at Ed Carter Invite (1pm) Tue. 4/29 at Winfield (7pm) Wed. 4/30 at Cabell Midland (7pm)

Softball Thu. 4/24 at Cabell Midland (5:30pm) Fri. 4/25 vs. St. Albans (6pm) Mon. 4/28 at South Charleston (5pm) Tue. 4/29 – MSAC Tourney (6pm) Tennis No matches scheduled Track & Field No meets scheduled

Poca Baseball Thu. 4/24 vs. Point Pleasant (7pm) Fri. 4/25 vs. Tolsia (5pm – DH) Sat. 4/26 vs. Bridgeport (12pm) Mon. 4/28 vs. Clay County (6pm) Tue. 4/29 at South Charleston (6pm) Wed. 4/30 vs. Winfield (7pm) Thu. 5/1 vs. Mingo Central (6pm)

Softball Thu. 4/24 vs. Sherman (6pm) Mon. 4/28 at Scott (6pm) Tue. 4/29 at Clay County (6pm) Wed. 4/30 vs. Chapmanville (6pm)

Tennis Thu. 4/24 at Charleston Catholic

(4:15pm) Tue. 4/29 at Chapmanville (4:30pm)

Track & Field Tue. 4/29 Subway Invitational (Point Pleasant) Winfield Baseball Fri. 4/25 at Ed Carter Invite (4:30pm) Sat. 4/26 at Ed Carter Invite (1pm) Tue. 4/29 vs. Hurricane (7pm) Wed. 4/30 at Poca (6:30pm) Thu. 5/1 at Huntington (7pm)

Softball Fri. 4/25 vs. Riverside (5:30pm) Mon. 4/28 vs. Huntington (6pm) Tue. 4/29 – MSAC Tourney (5:30pm)

Tennis Thu. 4/24 at Parkersburg (4:30pm) Fri. 4/25 vs. Spring Valley (4:30pm) Mon. 4/28 at Point Pleasant (4:30pm) Tue. 4/29 at Huntington (4:30pm) Thu. 5/1 at Cabell Midland (4pm) Track & Field No meets scheduled

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Underclassman shine on Parkins fans 11 to lead Lady Bison Poca High’s softball team

By Jack Withrow

For The Putnam Standard

By Tamara Back Poca High School

This year the Poca High School softball team is shocking people with its talent.

It is the middle of the season and the young team is already showing fans what it is made of.

It is made of mostly underclassman, freshmen to be exact that have the will and desire to win.

“I think there are a lot of people with high expectations for our season this year,” senior Rachel Yates said. “Some of them would be improving from last year and hopefully making it to states. I believe that we will go far this year and really show everyone what we can do.”

Last year’s season was a little rough for the team including a losing streak they could not shake.

“Last year we had a very inexperienced team,” Natalie Parkins said. “We had girls step up to play so we could have a team when things were not looking too promising for one. While the season was anything but successful, it was understood and accepted by the returning players.”

The underclassman mostly make up the team but their skill is greatly advanced. “The freshman this year know the game and show their talent,” Yates said.

“With them outnumbering the upperclassman, they have defiantly stepped up and taken on each of their roles on and off of

the field. No doubt in my mind, they will be a dominant team here in the next years to come.”

With new talent on the team Parkins is excited about the possibilities.

“The level of ability and knowledge that our varsity team has this year is much greater than last years,” she said. “We have speed, talent, and some force behind us when we play the way we should.

Hopefully we can come together as a team, work hard, and have a great season.”

Although the skill and talent is good Sarah Fisher says it is due to the coach David Skeens and his staff.

“Our coach inspires confidence among the team by picking us up when we are down, telling us to move on when we mess up and get the next out,” she said. “He praises us for the things we do good and tell us what we can do better next time.”

The softball team is already off to a good start with eight wins and 10 losses. Of course every team has their challenges they have to overcome.

“One challenge our team faces is keeping our spots on the field and in the line up,” Fisher said.

“No one has a guaranteed spot, you have to fight for your position to prove you belong there.

“The way we overcome this is by putting everything out there and working hard.” The hope is high for the Dots softball team and the community needs to get behind the team.

Buffalo knocked in eight runs on eight hits, highlighted by senior Ali Burdette’s solo homerun over the centerfield fence, to defeat the Man Hillbillies 8-2 on the opening day of the Best of the Best Softball Tournament last Thursday.

The game started out a little rough in the first inning for Buffalo’s senior pitcher Chelsey Parkins, as she allowed two runs on two hits as the Lady Hillbillies jumped out to a quick lead. But Parkins battled back and shut down the Hillbillies’ bats over the final 6-2/3 innings while striking out 11.

“The first inning is usually my weakest but I feel like after that I start throwing and learn how the umpires are calling it,” Parkins said. After the first six batters, Parkins settled down and started using off speed pitches to keep the Lady Hillbillies off balance.

Parkins added, “I usually use a lot of change-ups along with my curveball.”

It didn’t take long for Buffalo batters to pick their pitcher up as the Lady Bison plated four runs of their own in the bottom half of the first inning. After senior left fielder Katie Higginbotham scored on a passed ball, Ali Burdette (3-for-4, 3 RBI) drove home two more runs with a line drive double to left field off of Man

The Buffalo softball team was crowned champions of the 2014 Class A-AA Best of the Best tournament last Saturday. The West Virginia Sportswriters Association ranks the Bison team second in the state. pitcher Madison Keffer.

Two batters later, senior second baseman Noell Dingess (2-for3, 2 RBI) knocked in Burdette for the fourth run of the inning and the Lady Bison (6-5) never looked back.

Buffalo made several nice defensive plays including a diving catch in foul territory by first baseman Paige England in the sixth inning. Parkins gave a lot of credit to the Bison’s experienced defense.

“Knowing that I have them behind me allows me not to worry about striking batters out because I know my defense can handle anything. I am focused on the batters putting it in play,” she said.

Ali Burdette connects on a solo homerun for Buffalo during the Bison's 8-7 victory over Man.

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By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Hurricane High School’s swim team was recognized by Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards and city council during the April 7 meeting for its outstanding performance at the WV High School Swimming Championships in February. Team members set six state records in individual events. Members of the team include Max Adams, Alexia Assi, Ty Bayliss, Alison Clay, Claire Coleman, James Davie, Luke Earls, Jana El Khatib, Bekah Guyer, Taylor Haney, Austin Harper, Eva Howden, Morgan Kimble, Katharina Kohlei, Taylor Krisher, Brady Lawman, Madisyn Lyons, Jacob Manoni, Kristin Maxson, Will Maynard, Connor McClanahan, Colleen Miller, Kaylee Miller, Bailey Nida, Robbie Pearson, Grace Peyton, Lauren Shaffer, Quintin Shurow, Zachary Shurow, Patrick Thomas and Patrik Wiest.

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With state-ranked Lincoln County coming to town, the Winfield softball team had to know it was in for a test.

What the Generals couldn’t have known is how quickly the visiting Panthers would strike with their potent bats.

Lincoln County, No. 6 in Class AAA according to the April 14 West Virginia Sportswriters Association poll, beat youthful Winfield with a nine-run first inning that powered a 12-0 win.

The Panthers had scored six or more runs nine times entering the game, so their continued offensive eruption wasn’t a surprise on April 16. Still, seeing Lincoln County drive the ball all over Jeff Wymer Field served as a shock to the Generals.

“I’ve never seen a team hit the ball that consistently against us,” said ninth-year Winfield coach Chuck Slater. “They just pounded the ball. I don’t have to like it, but we have to accept it today.”

Lincoln County pitcher Brooke West lined a leadoff home run over the right-field wall, starting the first-inning bombardment.

The Panthers (12-4) ripped four doubles in the frame off Winfield’s Abbie Short, including a pair from Brandi Isaacs and Meagan Tully’s two-RBI gap shot.

Whitney McKay’s two-run homer in the third increased the Lincoln County lead to 12, meaning that Winfield needed to score

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Winfield sophomore pitcher Abbie Short (right) winds and fires home in the first inning against Lincoln County on April 16. Freshman Tayler Huffman (background) awaits the pitch at her first base position. in the bottom half to keep the game going. Despite getting two runners on against West, the Generals couldn’t do so.

“It’s just one of those days,” Slater said. “I told the girls we have to get over it and come out tomorrow and try again. I’m not overly concerned. We’re just trying to stay with it.”

Winfield stroked five hits in three innings, so West didn’t dominate by any means. Nevertheless, Lincoln County’s huge early output made the final result academic.

“They’re a really good team, but I thought we could come out here and hit, too,” said freshman right fielder Maggie Rumbaugh, who had two singles to lead the Generals. “It was just the first part of the game that really got us.”

With seven underclassmen (four freshmen) in his starting lineup against Lincoln County, Slater is showing trust in his young talent, even if a few lopsided results can be expected with such a strategy. In addition to Rumbaugh, fellow freshmen Emily Moore, Cartney Schoolcraft and Tayler Huffman were on the diamond for the first pitch.

Ally Funk was the only senior to start April 16, with juniors Kenna Markham and Natalie Miskofsky helping in the experience depart-

ment. Sophomores Mallory Litton, Maddi Wall and Short rounded out the group that challenged one of West Virginia’s best squads.

Moore figures to be an important part of Winfield’s future. She calmed things down while pitching the final two innings, and also came within a few feet of hitting a long home run in her lone at-bat.

Moore, who shares pitching duties with Short and Schoolcraft, has made several starts this season in addition to occasional relief work.

“The hitters are a lot better,” said Moore when assessing her biggest adjustment to high school softball.

Wall, Winfield’s catcher against Lincoln County, continues to display an authoritative, yet cheerful personality behind the plate. Her leadoff double in the second was Winfield’s only extra-base hit.

Although the Generals had won four of seven entering the Lincoln County game, they carried a 7-11 record into an April 18 home matchup against Capital. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, they know there’s more time to sharpen their precocious skills.

“I think we’ve been playing well,” Moore said, “but we could be playing better.”

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Generals junior Natalie Miskofsky (No. 5) lines a single to right field in the second inning April 16. The second baseman was one of four Winfield players to get a hit against Lincoln County.

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Thursday,April 24,2014 – Page 9

Winfield Middle archery qualifies for national event

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

The immensely popular “Hunger Games” series of movies and books has glamorized archery to youngsters worldwide, and a group of local students have made the fantasy a reality.

While Katniss Everdeen and Co. may have inspired some members of the Winfield Middle School archery team, the freshfaced sharpshooters have parlayed their budding passion into a berth in next month’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) tournament in Louisville, Ky. The team had to go through two stages of qualification to reach this point, the latter of which was the state tournament March 29 at the Charleston Civic Center. Winfield placed fourth among West Virginia middleschool teams, an impressive result for a program in just its second year.

Their performance at the Civic Center was enough to push them past the threshold for national qualification; the team placed seventh in 2013.

“We were in awe just to be able to attend (the state tournament) last year,” said team co-coach Lynda Rumbaugh. “It was great for them to know they had the ability to compete at that level.”

Fortified by financial support from generous local businesses, Winfield Middle will make the trip to nationals May 9-10. A total of 24 team members are expected

Winfield Middle earned a berth in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) tournament in Louisville, Ky. on May 9-10. A total of 24 team members are expected to compete alongside some of America’s finest young archers. to compete alongside some of America’s finest young archers, with three alternates also tagging along.

Karly Walker will lead Winfield Middle into the NASP tournament. She racked up the secondbest score in the state in March, missing first place by a mere two points.

Walker and the rest of the team have been practicing after school and during gym classes to prepare for their trip to Louisville.

According to NASP regulations, archers shoot with standard bows and arrows at 80-centimeter targets from distances of 10 and 15 meters.

“Archery is a life skill,” said Krista Snodgrass, NASP coordinator and public information specialist at the West Virginia

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“Anybody can do it, boy or girl, athletic or not. Your last day of high school football is probably your last day of football ever, but archery can be a lifetime thing.”

Snodgrass added that she hopes young archers eventually purchase hunting and fishing licenses as adults, thus maintaining their involvement in the sport on a long-term basis.

About 300 West Virginia schools have NASP teams, which must be co-ed. Snodgrass said the success of the “Hunger Games” series has certainly boosted the sport, especially among girls.

“It’s helping a lot,” she said.

“We’ve had huge interest over the past couple years. You need at least four girls to have a team, and we used to struggle to find

enough. Now, they’re pretty much even.”

The WVDNR oversees all NASP programs throughout the state, which are open to students in grades four through 12. Although the state Department of Education works in conjunction with the schools to administer archery teams, it’s up to the individual programs to find the necessary funding.

Winfield Middle’s team was preceded by an elementary-level program, which was founded by Lynda’s husband, Joe. There are now efforts to start a school-sanctioned archery squad at Winfield High.

“That’s our hope,” Lynda Rumbaugh said. “We’re working on funding. It’s good for kids and the community. Anything that keeps

Karly Walker is Winfield Middle School team’s top scorer. She racked up the second-best score in the state in March, missing first place by a mere two points. them engaged and occupied is a positive thing.”

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The program allows a child with experience in 4-H to partner with a child with a disability that prevents him/her from participating in the fair alone, the partners then work together to get the lamb to the fair.

"It's a life learning experience," said Angela Slate, mother of a participant whose father helped organize the program 25 years ago. "They get in touch with something they would have never gotten in touch with otherwise.

That lamb is opening a door to be able to see how other people are."

Slate said she considers the program a valuable asset to the community.

"I'm a strong believer in this program," she said. "It gives kids opportunities they wouldn't have had. It's great to give your time to

another child."

Baldwin said most kids love the program and continue to come back year after year.

"The kids’ take away from the program is personal growth," she said. "I think once they have participated, the 4-H’ers and special needs youth enjoy making new friends and raising the lamb is always a highlight for both partners."

Baldwin said the participants take pride in their work, something that can be seen once the county fair starts.

"My absolute favorite thing about this program is watching the youth show at the fair," she said. "The pride that these youth take in their project is something to be admired. For the most part, it is a great inclusion program and it is something that I am honored to be a part of."

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Sheriff department conducts alcohol compliance checks During the month on April the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and Putnam County Sheriff’s Department conducted underage alcohol compliance checks on establishments selling alcohol throughout Putnam County.

Out of the 34 establishments visited four sold to underage operative, at an overall buy rate of 11.76 percent.

Citations were issued to all salesclerks selling alcohol to minors by Putnam County Sheriff’s Department.

Funding for this effort was provided by The Governor’s Highway Safety program.

Establishments visited are as follows : Non-Compliance: Rock Branch Exxon, Poca; Mid Valley Mart, Hurricane; Par Mar Store # 15, Hurricane; and Clark’s Pump N Shop, Frazier’s Bottom In compliance: Travel Centers of America, Hurricane; Dollar General Store # 6080, Winfield; Winfield Quick Stop, Winfield; Little General Store # 808, Hurricane; Go Mart # 43, Winfield; Smoker Friendly’s Liquor Plus # 8, Scott Depot; Big Kmart # 3724, Scott Depot; Speedway # 9352, Scott Depot; Fruth Pharmacy, Scott Depot; Dollar General Store # 612, Hurricane; Rite Aid Pharmacy #

4731, Hurricane; Walgreen’s # 12678, Hurricane; Par Mar Store # 17, Hurricane; Speedway # 9221, Culloden; Buffalo Tiger Mart # 184, Buffalo; Dollar General Store # 10429, Buffalo Stokes Grocery, Buffalo; Go Mart # 83, Poca; Gino’s Pizza, Nitro; J’s Country Market, Red House; Dollar General Store # 4830, Poca; Magic Mart # 567, Hurricane; Rite Aid Pharmacy # 966, Hurricane; Eleanor Foodland, Eleanor; Corner Mart, Pliny CVS Pharmacy # 7124, Hurricane; Little General Store # 5100, Hurricane; Speedway # 9363, Winfield; Go Mart # 80, Teays Valley; and Kroger # 784, Scott Depot.

Sheriff Department reports March calls The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department during the month of March responded to a total of 1,248 calls for assistance. The department made 24 felony arrest and 57 misdemeanor arrest. The Road Patrol also investigated 53 auto crashes, and issued 24 mis-

demeanor citations.

Furthermore, the Road Patrol arrested five DUI’s and completed 128 written complaints. 25 warrants and 18 Domestic Violence Petitions were served. Home Confinement averaged 52 inmates with 268 home verifications and

Western Regional Jail averaged 90 inmates per day.

Process division served 392 civil papers. Tax Office accepted 141 concealed carry permits and issued 154 permits.

A total of 851 DMV decals were also issued.

Hurricane High football player Nick Williams placed 11th in the men’s beginner division at the 2014 Thunder Throwdown in Huntington on Saturday. Ryan Haynes of Scott Depot placed 17th. Both Haynes and Williams are members of the Potential Plus’ Revved Up Crossfit team. Photos by Jack Withrow

Kelli Sansom of Winfield placed second in the women’s beginner division at the 2014 Thunder Throwdown in Huntington on Saturday. Sansom competed with the Potential Plus’ Revved Up Crossfit team. Teammates Kendra Wallace of Hurricane placed fifth, Kathy Dech of Hurricane placed 18th and Jennifer Tilson of Winfield placed 33rd.

Annual System Flushing 2014 Beginning March 31st and ending in June

Putnam Public Service District will be flushing water lines in its service area during the months of April, May, and part of June 2014. Flushing of water lines is done to clean out distribution pipelines - removing any impurities or sediment that may be present in the pipe. Routine annual flushing is in accordance with the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health recommendations. Putnam PSD is in full compliance with all recommendations from regulatory agencies.

For more details, visit us on the web PutnamPSD.com and connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/ PutnamPSD) & twitter (@PutnamPSD).

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Obituaries

The Putnam Standard LEE "WEB" ABSTEN CHESTER L. ADKINS EVA BELLE LOWE CONNER EDMAN F. DAVIS JR. KEITH EDWARD HENRY CRAIG HAMPTON JACOBS MARTHA MABEL JONES DANNY R. KEMPER B.H. BUD MORGAN DONALD C. PITTMAN DAWN KRISTIN SELBE LEWIS JAY THOMAS JENNIFER ELIZABETH WAUGH DARRELL KEITH WEST PATRICIA LOU CLATWORTHY WILLIAMS CHARLES EVAN WINGATE LEE "WEB" ABSTEN Lee "Web" Absten, 72, of Buffalo, passed away April 11, 2014.

Lee was a devoted Christian man that attended numerous churches throughout the area. He was a mechanic and a member of the Laborers Union No. 1353. He will be affectionately remembered as a "jack of all trades" by his friends and family.

Born June 12, 1941 in Liberty, son of the late Charlie O. Absten and Gertie Gibson Absten. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Genvie Stitley and brother, Don Absten.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Hazel Craig Absten; daughters, Mary (Terry) Ashworth of Cottageville, Kimberly (Dale) Jividen of Davisville and Melissa (Philip) Blake of Buffalo; grandchildren, Joshua Jividen, Brandi (Nathan) Somerville, Cierra Justice, Hillary Justice, Steven Ashworth, Shauna Blake, Salina Blake, Owen Blake, James Elswick and Kaleb Doman; five great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.

Services were held April 15 at Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor with the Rev. Randy Parsons officiating. Burial was at Oldaker-Kirkpatrick Cemetery, Buffalo.

Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the Absten family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

CHESTER L. ADKINS Chester L. Adkins, 88, of Hurricane, passed away April 15, 2014, at Rose Terrace Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Adkins was born April 9, 1926, and was a lifelong resident of Hurricane. He was the son of the late Clarence and Violet Adkins of Hurricane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Mamie Chrystalee "Tots" Adkins; grandson, Roger Pennington Jr.; brothers, Tom, William and Hal Adkins; and sister, Elizabeth Bolt.

Mr. Adkins was a retired mechanic from Columbia Gas Transmission. He was a member of Putnam Masonic Lodge No. 139 and Trace Fork Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Donnie (Wanda) Adkins of Hurricane; daughters, Nina (Wayne) Turley of St. Albans, Rebecca (Roger) Pennington of Gulf Port, Miss., and Robin (Robert) Niebur of Hurricane; brother, Dewey Adkins; sister, Roma Campell; wife, Connie Henry; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

A private family service was held at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share condolences and memories.

EVA BELLE LOWE CONNER Eva Belle Lowe Conner, 88, of Tornado passed away April 13, 2014 at her residence.

Born Feb. 24, 1926 in South Charleston, Eva was the youngest child of the late K.D. and Clara Belle Halstead Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael B. Conner; two sisters and two brothers.

Eva retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital with 10 years of service. She was a member of New Hope Baptist church.

Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Charles Harley Conner; daughter, Connie H. Conner Ocheltree of Hurricane; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Services were held April 17 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Rev. George G. Pauley and Rev. Duane Defoe officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park.

The family requests donations are made to New Hope Baptist Church, 9414 Coal River Road, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, assisted the Conner family. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

EDMUN F. DAVIS JR. Edmun F. Davis, Jr., 95, of Scott Depot, passed away April 12, 2014 at his home.

Born Oct. 17, 1918 in Charleston, he was a son of the late Edmun F. Sr. and Mary Maysel Greybill Davis. He was retired from E.I. DuPont, Belle, after 40 years of service and was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot. He served his country with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 74 years, Kathern King Davis; his children, Edmun Davis, III (Glendora) of Merriam, KS, James Robert Davis (Toni) of Hurricane, John Rodney Davis of Kansas City, KS, Karen Anne Kinder of Scott Depot; brothers, George Jackson Davis (Ellen) of Charleston, Harry Berton Davis (Sue) of St. Albans; 9 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren.

Services were held April 17 at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot with Dr. Martin Hallett officiating. Burial

was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to either Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25389 or to St. John UMC Building Fund, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Davis family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to leave an online condolence or memory.

KEITH EDWARD HENRY Keith Edward Henry, 55, of Apple Grove, WV, passed away April 14, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born Feb. 3, 1959, in Franklin County, OH, a son to Lonnie Henry of Florida, and Hazel Wetzel Elwood of West Jefferson, Ohio. He served in the US Army and worked in the construction industry.

Survivors include his parents; best friend Sue Henry of Apple Grove, and son Korey Henry & (Kristy McCoy) of Logan, son Ben Baker, and daughter Raven (Brandon) Shull of Milton, WV, and grandson Braylon Shull.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant assisted the family.

CRAIG HAMPTON JACOBS Craig Hampton Jacobs, 61 of Scott Depot passed away April 13, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

Born Sept. 7, 1952 in Charleston, Craig was a son of the late Robert Eugene and Verna May Martin Jacobs. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Eugene Jacobs, Jr. and sister-in-law, Vicki Lynn Jacobs.

He retired from Bayer CropScience with 20 years of service and served in the West Virginia Air National Guard.

Survivors include his daughter, Jaclyn E. Jacobs of Scott Depot; sister, Sharon (Charles T.) Hickman of Indiana; sister-in-law, Sandy Jacobs of St. Albans; brother, Gregory A. Jacobs of Clendenin and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held April 21 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans.

The family requests donations are made to CAMC Foundation, Women’s and Children’s Playroom, 3412 Staunton Avenue, Charleston, WV 25304.

MARTHA MABEL JONES Mrs. Martha Mabel Jones, 94, of Poca, passed away April 16, 2014.

Services will be held April 26, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel, Poca.

DANNY R. KEMPER Danny R. Kemper, 61, of St. Albans, died April 13, 2014.

Born Oct. 29, 1952, in Charleston, he was a son of Georgia Gray Kemper of Scott Depot and the late Clarence Eugene Kemper. Dan was a former plant

Thursday,April 24,2014 – Page 11 manager for Amerimax, Bristol, Ind., and also served as a volunteer fireman with Elkhart County Fire Department. He served his country with the United States Navy from Aug. 15, 1971, to Feb. 15, 1974. He was stationed on the USS Pensacola. He was active with the Navy Reserves from Feb. 1974 to Aug. 1976. He received his honorable discharge on Aug. 15, 1977. He was also a part of the Elkhart County Police Reserves for 11 years, from Jan. 21, 1993, to April 1, 2004.

Survivors include his mother; his wife, Pamela; daughters, Natalie E. Gill (Craig) of Yoder, Ind., and Bethany A, Kemper of Elkhart, Ind.; brothers, Timmy A. Kemper of Hurricane and Clarence Eugene Kemper Jr. (Brenda) of Denmark, S.C.; and seven grandchildren.

Services were held April 19 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Dr. Melissa Pratt officiating.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to the West Virginia Veterans Home, 512 Water St., Barboursville, WV 25504.

B.H. BUD MORGAN B.H. Bud Morgan, 79, of Teays Valley passed away April 7, 2014, after a 19-month struggle with Thymic Carcinoma.

He retired as distribution supervisor for Union Carbide after 36 years of service, was a 1953 graduate of St. Albans High School, and served four years in the military.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Jean Morgan; sons, Michael Morgan of St. Albans, Scott Morgan (Jana) of Middleberg, Fla.; and granddaughter, Kristina M. Morgan; brother, Frank (Lora) of Boise, Idaho.

Per the request of Bud, there were no services. His ashes will be scattered in the Atlantic Ocean during a private family ceremony.

The family suggests that donations are made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston WV 25387-2536.

Chapman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

DONALD C. PITTMAN Donald C. Pittman, CLU ChFC, 73, of Hurricane, passed away April 7, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice

House, Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Ann Pittman, and his brother, Rodney E. Pittman.

Born March 21, 1941, in New Orleans, La., Don moved to West Virginia in 1995. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in architecture and worked as an architect and in the construction business until he joined New York Life in 1984 in New Orleans, La. He was promoted to New York Life's home office in New York City for career development, then to Herndon, Va., and finally to Charleston, W.Va. He retired as general manager of the Charleston office in 1996. After his retirement, he became a freelance wedding videographer and continued to live in West Virginia.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sandra Matranga Pittman; daughter, Bobbi Jane Pittman of New Orleans; his brother, Glynn R. Pittman (Jonette) of Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Karen C. Perkins (Lee) of Monroe, La.; sister-inlaw, Stephenie Pittman of New Orleans; as well as 11 nieces and nephews.

Services were held April 13 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Father Harry Cramer officiating. Burial will be at a later date in New Orleans, La. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the Pittman family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m to share sympathies with the family.

DAWN KRISTIN SELBE Dawn Kristin Selbe, 40, of Winfield, passed away April 13, 2014, after a short but courageous fight with inflammatory breast cancer.

She was born Aug. 24, 1973, in Milwaukee, Wis., and was a daughter of Linda Price Gunnoe and the late Carl Ward.

In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband of 19 years, Jamie Selbe; daughters, Rhianna Selbe and Braelyn Selbe; sister, Debbie Dover; brothers, Tommy Jarrett and Trevor Ward; stepfather, Ron Gunnoe; along with an entire family that loves her deeply.

Dawn worked at H. James Stanton Cardiology and had previously worked at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was a 1991 graduate of Hurricane High School and graduated from West Virginia State University, where she received her degree in nuclear

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Dawn touched so many lives and fought her battle with everything she had.

Services were held April 18 at First Baptist Church, St. Albans, with Pastor Joel Harpold officiating.

The family requests donations are made for the college fund of Rhianna and Braelyn Selbe. You may make donations to any BB&T location and reference the 'Dawn Selbe Memorial Fund.'

Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, assisted the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

ternal grandparents Allen & Faye Thomas, and maternal grandparents Willie & Hazel King.

Survivors include his children, Christian Thomas of New Haven, WV, and Eliza McCoy of Point Pleasant; loving mother, Carolyn King Thomas of Point Pleasant; three brothers, William & (Tina) Thomas of Arbuckle, WV, Jeff Thomas of Point Pleasant, and Chris & (Missy) Thomas of Leon; three nieces; and a host of friends and neighbors.

Services were held at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, April 13 with Pastor Greg Collins and Chris Thomas officiating. Burial was in the Leon Cemetery.

LEWIS JAY THOMAS Lewis Jay Thomas, 47, of Leon, passed away April 9, 2014. He was born Feb. 4, 1967, in Gallipolis, OH, a son to the late Wayne Thomas and Carolyn King Thomas of Point Pleasant, WV. He was a proud member of the Maranatha Cornerstone Church in Letart, WV, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local # 317 in Huntington, WV, where he was a journeyman lineman.

Jay was preceded in death with his father Wayne Thomas, by pa-

JENNIFER ELIZABETH WAUGH Jennifer Elizabeth Waugh, 22, of Ashton, WV, passed away April 13, 2014. She was born Sept. 9, 1991, in Mason County, WV, a daughter to Delbert Waugh Jr. and Kathryn Schrock Waugh of Ashton, WV. She attended the Ball's Chapel Church & the College Hills Church.

She is preceded in death by special friend Sheila Schrock, maternal grandfather Dale Schrock, and paternal grandparents Delbert & Opal Waugh.

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Survivors include her parents; maternal grandmother Stella Schrock of Maryland; three brothers, Gene (Tara) Waugh, Carl (Brianna) Waugh, and Christopher (Kathryn) Waugh all of Ashton; and one sister Jessica Waugh, also of Ashton.

Services were held April 17 at Ball's Chapel Church, Ashton, with Pastor Mark Mayes and Pastor Darrell Johnson officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV, assisted the family.

DARRELL KEITH WEST Darrell Keith West, 80, of Scott Depot, died April 14, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, after an extended illness.

Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, was in charge of arrangements.

PATRICIA LOU CLATWORTHY WILLIAMS Mrs. Patricia Lou Clatworthy Williams, 74, of Scott Depot, formerly of St. Albans, passed away April 13, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; sister, Beverly Cash Ja-

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The Putnam Standard cobs; and brother, Floyd Curtis Cash.

Survivors include her greatniece and caregiver, Lurhesa Walls of Scott Depot; sisters, Norma Cash Stover of St. Albans and Floretta "Bink" Cash Wikle of St. Albans; her fur babies, Hank Williams and Petey Williams; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held April 17 at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Williams family.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

CHARLES EVAN WINGATE Charles Evan Wingate, 50, of Hurricane, passed away April 15, 2014. Born May 15, 1963, in Charleston, he was a son of D.C. and Louise Walters Wingate of Clendenin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law.

A 1981 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School, Evan received his degree in industrial engineering from WV Institute of Technology, Montgomery. He was employed by Columbia Gas

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Transmission for the past 28 years. He grew up in the Clendenin UM Church, which also hosted his Cub Scout Pack No. 144.

Evan was a member of the Putnam County Farm Bureau.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Stephanie Carte Wingate; daughters, Jessica Marie Wingate and Erin Nicole Wingate, both at home; one sister and one brother; several nieces and nephews.

Services were held April 18 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Gary Walker officiating.

Graveside services at Fortune Cemetery, Montgomery County, Ky. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd., South Charleston, WV 25309; Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311; Putnam County Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 279, Eleanor, WV 25070-0279; or to a charity of your choice.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Wingate family.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

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NOTICE “TAXES ASSESSED FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FOR THE TAX YEAR 2013, HAVE BECOME DELINQUENT AND UNLESS PAID BY APRIL 30, 2014, WILL BE INCLUDED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE FORTHCOMING DELINQUENT LIST.” STEVE DEWEESE, SHERIFF & TREASURER OF PUTNAM COUNTY 2t 4-17, 4-24 ps ___________________ 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: 1920 ESTATE NAME: PENNY JEAN BLACKBURN ADMINISTRATRIX: CATHY BLACKBURN 5157 BEAGLE CLUB ROAD PLINY, WV 25082 8084 ESTATE NUMBER: 1841 ESTATE NAME: EUGENE DYKE CAMPBELL EXECUTRIX: LILLIAN THOMAS CAMPBELL 1661 AMANDA DRIVE HURRICANE, WV 25526 8733 ESTATE NUMBER: 1916 ESTATE NAME: PAULINE S. DARBY EXECUTOR: PHILLIP K. DARBY P.O. BOX 455 ELEANOR, WV 25070 0455 ESTATE NUMBER: 1686 ESTATE NAME: MAN WEI KWEI EXECUTOR: LEON KWEI 18 EDGEWOOD DRIVE HURRICANE, WV 25526 9218 ESTATE NUMBER: 1685 ESTATE NAME: SUSAN SAUKOON KWEI EXECUTOR: LEON KWEI

18 EDGEWOOD DRIVE HURRICANE, WV 25526 9218 ESTATE NUMBER: 1901 ESTATE NAME: CORA SUE RALSTON DAVIS ADMINISTRATOR: RAYMOND E DAVIS 5 ELWOOD AVE DUNBAR, WV 25064 ESTATE NUMBER: 1897 ESTATE NAME: ROGER HOWARD SMITH EXECUTRIX: JANE C SMITH 82 WILLOWWOOD CIRCLE HURRICANE, WV 25526 9268 ESTATE NUMBER: 1908 ESTATE NAME: ELBERT ANCIL SWAIN A D M I N I S T R AT O R CTA DBN: HAROLD G ROBBINS 2646 SHAKE RAG ROAD WAYNESBURG, KY 40489 8391 ESTATE NUMBER: 1917 ESTATE NAME: DOROTHY EMOGENE WATSON EXECUTOR: GENE EDWIN WATSON II 69 SHELWOOD DRIVE ROCHESTER, NY 14618 3709 ESTATE NUMBER: 1918 ESTATE NAME: GENE EDWIN WATSON EXECUTOR: GENE EDWIN WATSON II 69 SHELWOOD DRIVE ROCHESTER, NY 14618 3709 ESTATE NUMBER: 1913 ESTATE NAME: BILLIE BROADDUS WOOD EXECUTRIX: NATALIE FAULKNER 48 WESTMINSTER DRIVE CULLODEN, WV 25510 9654 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 July 8, 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 23, 2014.

If you fail to file, any or all claims may by law be excluded from all benefits of the estate.

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 18th day of April, 2014.

Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 2t 4-24, 5-1 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 29th day of December, 2006, signed by Brian G. McCoy and Jennifer A. McCoy, to William B. Summers, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 817 at page 113, said deed of trust having been rerecorded in Trust Deed Book 856 at page 842, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction

Glenn Yeager II

at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 6TH DAY OF MAY 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Town of Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being all of Lot No. 58, Section Two as the same is shown on a map entitled “Henderson Subdivision, Section Two, Hurricane, Curry District, Putnam County, West Virginia, Scale 1”=50’” made by Charles W. Strickland, Jr., PE NO. 4459, dated March 1973, and of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 215 at page 109.

This conveyance is made subject to those certain covenants and restrictions contained in certain deed from Ray Henderson and Eloise G. Henderson, his wife, to Charles H. Bright and Mary F. Bright, his wife, dated April 4, 1973, and of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 196 at page 506.

It is the intention of this notice to sell the secured property by proper description as was intended to be transferred and conveyed in the aforesaid deed of trust.

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 2608 Hayslette Avenue, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee

does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

Trustee at sale is under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.

The party(ies) secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. If the purchaser at sale is unable to complete the terms of purchase within 30 days, the Trustee reserves the right to transfer the property to the next highest bidder.

Any sale hereunder may be adjourned from time to time without any notice other than oral proclamation at the time and place appointed for this sale or by posting of a notice of same. Should the Trustee not appear at the time appointed for the sale and there is no notice posted of a continuance please contact the office of the Trustee to make further inquiry. Any sale may be conducted or adjourned by the designated agent or attorney of the Trustee.

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by

instrument of record.

Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of communications set forth below.

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Processor: Kristi/Ext. 27 (McCoyBrian.nts/mb aker/finishedforeclosure2014) 2t 4-24, 5-1 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and Notice of the Beneficiary/Servicer’s election to sell property, is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee(s) by that certain Deed of Trust dated July 19, 2007, executed by Stephen W. Carnes and Elaine S. Carnes to Barry Dobson and Michael G. Comer, Trustees, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 843, at Page 898.

Hereford & Riccardi, PLLC was appointed as Trustee by APPOINTMENT OF S U C C E S S O R TRUSTEE dated March 8, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1034, at Page 514 and rerecorded in Book 1065, at Page 999. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Put-

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nam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on: TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014, AT 9:45 O’CLOCK A.M. All of that certain lot or parcel of real estate, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot No. 30, Section 2, Hidden Valley Estate, as shown and designated on a plat entitled, “Hidden Valley Estates, Section 2”, dated May 1, 1992, made by Jimmy D. Calhoun, RPE No. 4782, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia in Map Cabinet B, Slide 355.

This is the same property conveyed unto Stephen W. Carnes and Elaine S. Carnes by deed dated July 11, 2002, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 430, at Page 331.

TERMS OF SALE: 1) The property will be conveyed in an "AS IS" physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-ofways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk's office or affecting the subject property.

2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-2.

3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.

4) The Trustee reserves the right to

continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.

5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate the property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. 6) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent.

Given under my hand this 7th day of April 2014.

HEREFORD & RICCARDI, PLLCTRUSTEE By: Philip B. Hereford, Member 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: (304) 346 1800 2t 4-17, 4-24 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and Notice of the Beneficiary/Servicer’s election to sell property, is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee(s) by that certain Deed of Trust dated October 12, 2007, executed by Jeffrey T. Vaughn and Renea M. Vaughn to Robert M. Fletcher, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 849, at Page

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Page 14 –Thursday,April 24,2014 18. Philip B. Hereford was appointed as Trustee by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated October 27, 2010, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 953, at Page 737. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust.

Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Putnam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on: TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014, AT 10:00 A.M. All those certain lots, tracts, or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate on the Waters of Sigmon Fork, a tributary of Eighteen Mile Creek, in Union Tax District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: PARCEL NO. ONE: Beginning in a stone set

in the ground on the east side of the Sigmon Fork Road, a corner to the tract of Berth Lovejoy; thence N. 47 deg. E. 55 poles to a stone near the top of a ridge and on the west hillside; thence N. 62 deg. W. 24 poles 11 links to a stone on the east side of Rhodes Branch and on a steep hillside; thence up the branch, N. 21 deg. E. 4 poles to a Linden tree on the east side of said branch; thence crossing the branch N. 491/2 deg. W. 16 poles to a white oak on an east hillside, witnessed by a small sugar maple and by an “x” cut in the face of a small cliff; thence S. 33 deg.

W. 28 poles to a stone on the end of a point between Rhodes Branch and Sigmon Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence S. 36 deg. W. 31 poles to a stone set in the ground on the east side of Sigmon Fork Road; thence up said road, S. 62 deg. E. 30 poles to the beginning, containing twelve (12) acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. TWO: Beginning at a stone in the line of Sam Boggess fourteen (14)

poles from the Sigman Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence up the hill, S. 71 E. 40-4/5 poles to a black oak; thence S. 48-1/2 E. 24 poles to a black oak, S. 32 E. 52 poles in stone and white oak on the ridge in line of M. A. Lovejoy with lines of same N. 30 E. 24 poles to a stake and Lynn stump, N. 62 E. 55 poles to a stone on south side of Sigman Fork, N. 17 W. 17 poles to a stone on Carvel Bone Branch and the road; thence down the road, N. 63 W. 105 poles to a stone in R. F. Lovejoy’s line with same, S. 24 W. 6-1/4 poles to a stone, S. 83 W. 22 poles to a Sycamore and S. 75 W. 22 poles to a stone in Sigman Fork, corner to land of Sam Boggess, with same S. 13 W. 14 poles to the beginning, containing 40-3/8 acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. THREE: Beginning at a post on the north side of Sand Hill Road, same being in the line of Rufus Thornton; thence N. 47 E. 13 poles 9 links to a white oak on a steep point; thence along the south hillside S. 35 E. 2 poles to a stone; thence S. 49

E. 6 poles to a stone; thence S. 57 E. 6 poles to a stone, thence S. 57 E. 6 poles to a stone; thence S. 65 E. 3 poles 17 links to a white to a white oak marked as corner, thence over a steep bluff S. 27 W. 10 poles to the Sand Hill Road; and over a steep bluff S. 27 W. 10 poles to the Sand Hill Road; and thence with same N. 61 W. 21 poles 19 links to a fence post on the north side of Sand Hill Road, and the beginning, estimated to contain 1 3/4 acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. FOUR: Beginning at a point in the Sigman Fork Road above the residence of Freddie Lovejoy, same being a corner to land now owned by Rufus Thornton; thence with one line of Freddie Lovelace, N. 24 E. 93-3/4 poles to a point in the line of Virgil Lovejoy in a low gap on the divide between Sigman’s Fork and Painter’s Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence with three lines of said Lovejoy, E. 46-1/2 E. 21 poles to stone on a high know; thence N. 751/2 E. 50 poles to a stone by a road;

thence N. 59 E. 22 poles to land of Robert Harrison; thence with two lines of same S. 45 E. 5 poles to a stake and stone; thence N. 60 E. 78 poles 20 links to the land of R. Coleman; thence with one line of same South 251/2 poles to the corner of Oscar Lovejoy’s land; known as the Fellure land; thence with one line of same, S. 30-1/2 W. (with var.)

89 poles 19 links to a stake and stone; thence down the Camel Bone Branch, S. 37 W. 17 poles 10 links to a beech on west hillside; thence S. 35-1/2 W. 23 poles ro another beech; thence S. 38-1/2 W. 38 poles to a stake and stone on west side of branch in a line of Ivan Lovejoy; thence with the lands of Ivan Lovejoy and Rufus Thornton, N. 70 W. 40 poles to a stone, N. 80 W. 6 poles, N. 65 W. 18 poles to a white oak; thence N. 57 W. 6 poles to a stone N. 49 W. 6 poles to a stone; thence N. 35 W. 2 poles to a small white oak on a steep place, S. 47 W. 12 poles to the road and down the road, N. 62 W. 20-1/3 poles to the place of beginning, and con-

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taining 87-1/2 acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. FIVE: Beginning at a stone and pointers about 16 poles south of dividing ridge between Sigman and Painter’s Fork of 18-Mile Creek; corner to lands of R. Coleman; thence S. 30-1/2 W. down a drain 89 poles 19 links to a stone and pointers, S. 56 E. 50 poles to a stone and pointers; thence N. 79-1/4 E. 19 poles 10 links to a double chestnut oak on the south side of a High Knob; thence N. 10 E. 18 poles to a stone and pointers near the top of the ridge; thence N. 38 E. 52 poles to a hickory and pointers, N. 10 E. 28 poles to a stone and pointers corner to land of R. Coleman, with same, N. 68 W. 72 poles 7 links to the place of beginning, and estimated to contain 41-1/2 acres, more or less.

This is the same property conveyed unto Jeffrey T. Vaughn and Renea M. Vaughn

by Deed dated July 28, 2003, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 439, at Page 475.

TERMS OF SALE:

1) The property will be conveyed in an "AS IS" physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-ofways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk's office or affecting the subject property.

2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-2.

3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.

4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.

5) The Trustee shall be under no

duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate the property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. 6) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent.

Given under my hand this 7th day of April 2014.

PHILIP B. HEREFORD, TRUSTEE 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, WV 25301 WV State Bar No. 1687 (304) 346-1800 2t 4-17, 4-24 ps ___________________

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Winfield baseball rallies three times before falling in 12 innings

By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

Although the result didn’t go the Generals’ way, at least Winfield baseball players will have a good story to tell when someone asks how they spent their spring break.

The persistent Generals rallied three times to tie visiting Ripley before suffering an 8-6 loss in 12 innings on April 17. Winfield trailed 2-0 early and 5-2 entering the bottom of the seventh, but repeatedly responded to extend the evening’s action.

Winfield was down to its final out on two occasions before forcing further play, with Derek Whiteside and Tate Hancock coming up with critical RBIs in the seventh and eighth, respectively.

“I think we came back because our coach is always pushing us,” Whiteside said, referring to Winfield dugout boss Will Isaacs. “We work too hard in practice not to win.”

Finally, after more than three hours of baseball, Ripley got runscoring hits from Jared Bumpus and Remy Boyce in the top of the 12th to snatch the lead for good against Winfield reliever Jordan Clark, who removed his typical catcher’s gear to take the mound for the final five innings.

Clark, usually a short reliever, took over for starter Casey Frye in the eighth and allowed four hits while keeping Winfield alive through extra innings. The senior also doubled and walked twice at the plate. “(Clark) got the loss but he did a heck of a job considering what the plan is and what he’s been preparing to do,” Isaacs said.

“That’s a heck of an effort.”

Ripley scored single runs in the first two innings against Frye, although the sophomore righty settled in from there, dispatching nine in a row to cruise into the sixth. He said his curveball was breaking tightly, helping rack up

Winfield designated hitter Derek Whiteside (No. 24) lunges to foul off a pitch in an April 17 game versus Ripley. Whiteside went 3-for-5 on the night, including the game-tying single in the bottom of the seventh. five strikeouts.

“I tried to focus on throwing strikes, which is my strength,” Frye said.

Frye walked only one through six, but his control deserted him long enough for Ripley to break a 2-2 tie with a three-run seventh. A two-out, bases-loaded walk scored one run, then Luke Layhew followed with a two-run single that figured to cinch the game for the Vikings.

However, Layhew surrendered the lead on the mound, issuing walks to Anthony Imperial and Clark before Bear Bellomy’s single to left field.

Although Imperial was thrown out at the plate on the hit, Bryan Bosley’s RBI groundout and a throwing error by Ripley third baseman Lane Casto gave Whiteside an opportunity to drive in the tying run.

The senior delivered, driving an infield single between shortstop and third that forced extra baseball. Whiteside finished 3-for-5 with a walk as the designated hitter.

“I’m hoping that was my breakout game,” Whiteside said. “My season hasn’t really been what I wanted it to be, but I’m working on some mental hints (at the plate).”

Ripley regained the lead in the eighth on Boyce’s RBI single, but freshman Hancock drew a walk with the bases loaded in the bottom half to tie the game at six.

After Ripley’s two-run 12th, the Generals made it interesting when Brandon Wright and Bellomy each singled against reliever Chris Jordan, but Bosley struck out to end the game just shy of 11 p.m. Bosley had tripled in the 10th and reached base three other times.

“You hate to lose, but you pull your pants up and suck it up,” Isaacs said. “It would’ve been easy for the kids to lay down and mail it in, but they continue to work hard. I never question their effort.

Their attitude is always great.”

Wright turned in another superlative game in the Generals’ leadoff spot; the senior shortstop went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two steals, two runs scored and a walk.

Although the epic defeat sent Winfield to a 5-9 record, it didn’t appear to downgrade the Generals’ confidence. In fact, their success in pressurized situations may have boosted morale as the regular season enters its final three weeks.

“I believe we’re one of the best teams in the state,” Whiteside

Sophomore pitcher Casey Frye (center, No. 9) looks for his sign against Ripley with shortstop Brandon Wright (right) looking on behind him. Frye threw seven innings for Winfield, striking out five.

Winfield center fielder Bryan Bosley (No. 10) slides into second base as Ripley shortstop Chris Jordan (left) throws over him to try to complete a double play.

Bosley reached base four times in the Generals' 12-inning loss. said. “Our record might not show it, but we have no doubt one of the most athletic teams. If we hit

the ball well and pitch to contact, we can make the plays to beat anyone.”

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