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50 Cents Volume 144 Mystery surrounds the case of Brian Chris Sexton, a 23-year-old man that has been missing since Oct. 14. Courtesy Photo

Questions surround missing man By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

An eerie wind sweeps through the arid woods near Joyce Road in Scott Depot. It carries with it questions and mystery. Minutes away, a lonely home sits with an empty bedroom. A beagle named Mojo paces up and down the driveway off Kilgore Road. Inside the living room, confusion and grief crush a worried grandmother. An uncle consoles her. Across from them, Kiss and Jim Morrison posters hang from the walls of a vacant bedroom. Nearby, a mother walks the back roads and paths of Putnam County. Her will is not easily broken. She must overcome the odds. She must find her son. It's been more than one month since Brian Chris Sexton went missing. Questions still surround the case involving the 23-year-old man's disappearance. Every lead authorities tracked SEE QUESTIONS ON PAGE 5

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Manchin visits area residents By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Sen. Joe Manchin visited Teays Valley, meeting with groups that ranged from fourth-graders to residents who have 40 years of real estate experience. The senator took questions from Heather Slone’s class at Mountain View Elementary School and returned the favor by quizzing the youngsters about West Virginia’s state animal, flower and fish. He even came out on top when some of his staff members questioned whether the brook trout got the latter designation. “It’s a native,” he responded. “The rainbow isn’t.” Manchin followed his school visit with a trip to Tudor’s Biscuit World in Scott Depot, dining on beans and cornbread with a side of onions. He also posed for pictures and visited with former state Sen. Oshel Craigo, Winfield Mayor Randy Barnett, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards, Sen. Mike Hall, retired Judge O.C. Spaulding and local business people. Manchin also discussed gun legislation with representatives of the West Virginia Citizens De-

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin talks with Dorsey Johnson, former state Sen. Oshel Craigo and Winfield Mayor Randy Barnett during a business roundtable at Tudor’s Biscuit World in Scott Depot. fense League while cameras from national news network MSNBC followed him around. Barnett asked him to consider helping the town with needed upgrades to its sewer system, while Edwards mentioned Hurricane’s Christmas parade, with a float contest for the first time. “Did you find any judges?”

Manchin asked. Edwards confirmed he had. “Bunch of fools,” the senator replied, drawing a laugh from those at the table. Dorsey Johnson also dined with the senator, and Craigo introduced him as a regular at morning political discussions at the restaurant.

“He’s your biggest defender,” Craigo told Manchin, adding Johnson was a Democrat. “There’s not many of us left, baby,” Manchin replied while shaking Johnson’s hand. Attendees at both events asked Manchin if he preferred being SEE MANCHIN ON PAGE 6

Retirements rise in school system

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The number of retirements in the Putnam County school system continues to rise. Board of Education members announced five during their Dec. 2 meeting. Kristine Bybee-Finley of Buffalo Elementary, Nancy Fellure of Putnam Career and Technical Center, Janet Hill of GW Elementary, Brenda Dunlap of

West Teays Elementary and Betty Thompson, a Buffalo and Eleanor bus aide will retire. After approving the list, President William "Butch" Legg addressed the board. "There's more people retiring," he said. "This happens every year." Records from the Central Office prove his statement true. In 2010, 25 employees retired. In 2011, 29 retired. The biggest jump occurred in 2012 with 68 re-

tirements, a 134 percent increase in one year. Superintendent Chuck Hatfield believes the jump in numbers hinges on the generation of majority of school employees. "It's just an indication of the age and experience of our people," he said. "I think it's going to continue to climb." This year has seen 23 retirements. Hatfield said the rising retirement rate creates a challenge to

fill the gaps quality educators leave behind. "This is a big deal, but it's something we're expecting - we have several in the system already eligible to retire, and each year we see a few more," he said. "We anticipate it will climb more each year because of the older population." To be eligible, one must be 55 years of age or older and have at least 30 years in the school sysSEE RETIREMENTS ON PAGE 6

Herman Eye Center Introduces New Doctor See Page 6

Page 2 –Tuesday,December 10,2013 Gift of Hope Food Bank Saturday, December 14 (9 a.m. to noon) at Fraziers Bottom Church of God, 19064 Winfield Rd (Rt 817), Fraziers Bottom, WV. Proof of Putnam County Residence is only requirement.

Autoimmune support group An autoimmune support groups meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at noon. The meeting is held in the upper level of the September House located beside Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 850 Norway Avenue, Huntington. For additional information, call Carolyn Hopper at 781-7434 or Kimberly Marcum at 7364957.

Needed: seniors who enjoy singing The Hometown Senior Center has a senior choir that practices every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Why not come out and join in the fun at the Hometown Senior Center, 100 1st Avenue in Hometown. For more info call 304-586-2745.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church choir to present “Night of Alleluias!” The sanctuary choir of Mount Vernon Baptist Church will present the cantata, “Night of Alleluias!” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. The music will be under the direction of Rodney LeGrand. Soloists will be Stephanie Rogers, soprano; Sharon McClung and Denise Neely, altos; Elisha Conn, tenor; and Josh Callaway, bass. The Rev. Ron McClung, senior

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pastor, invites community residents to attend this special worship service. Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located at 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, near Exit 39 (Winfield) of I-64.

Holiday luncheon The Putnam County Chapter of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women will hold its Holiday Luncheon - $10.00 per person- Saturday, December 14, 2013, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, 12:00 Noon. Program – New Officer Induction Ceremony. Care Package project for Community Cupboard & Children’s Backpacks. Call Dot Turley for items needed. Bring a friend. All Democrats welcome. RSVP by December 12, 2013. Call President Turley 304-562-9886.

Diabetes education group Meets at 7 p.m., in Room B, Eleanor Town Hall, on the third Tuesday of each month. For more info, call Mary 304-9374093, Missy 304-937-3373 or Glenville 304-586-2523.

American Legion Post 187 American Legion Post 187 meets at 7 p.m. at the Winfield Presbyterian Church, Ferry Street, Winfield – every first and third Thursday of the month.

Voices of Praise” presents concert “Voices of Praise,” the fortyfive voice choir of the Teays Valley Church of God will present “The Greatest Story Ever Told” the weekend of December 14th and 15th. The one-hour show is a classic Christmas musical

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which will also feature “Praise in Motion,” the church’s worship dance troupe. The three performances begin with a matinee on Saturday, December 14th at 3 pm followed by an evening performance at 6 pm. The final performance will take place on Sunday, December 15th at 6 pm. Admission is free. A love offering to help those in need will be received. “It will be a great time of celebration and joy for the whole family, and each family will receive a special gift to take home which will enable them to continue the Christmas celebration,” said the church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-757-9222 for more information.

St. Francis bingo St. Francis Church at 525 Holley Street, St. Albans holds Bingo every Monday evening beginning with Early Birds at 5pm. Concessions are available. Please call (304) 727-3033 for more information.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church announces Christmas programs Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, has announced several programs to be offered during December to celebrate Christmas, according to The Rev. Ron McClung, senior pastor. The cantata, “Celebration of Alleluias!” will be presented by the sanctuary choir at 11 a.m., Sunday, December 15, under the direction of Rodney LeGrand. Christian Comedian of the Year Barry McGee is scheduled to appear at Mount Vernon for three services on Dec. 20-22. McGee serves as motor sports chaplain to NASCAR and his appearance at 7 p.m., Friday, December 20, will include his testimony and a unique “character” of Harvey Garvey Tater to relate the Christmas story. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, the Children’s Department will present special Christmas music using bells and chimes. “The children will hear a new Christmas drama written especially for McGee’s character of Harvey Garvey Tater who will interview Santa,” said Rev. McClung. On Sunday, December 22, McGee will speak at the 11 a.m. worship service. “Expect joy and celebration, worship and praise, and a great look as to why Christmas is so important to us,” Rev. McClung added.

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TheSkinny www.tri-countyymca.org How to put together an exercise plan Putting together an exercise plan is an age old issue that will have a lot of people wondering what to do in the next few months. It is no big secret that exercising and losing weight are big New Year resolution ideas but trying to figure out where to start can be a major obstacle to committing. So, where is the best place to start? The best place to start would be to ask the following questions: 1. What is your situation? And 2. How much time can you devote to exercise? By situation, are you trying to lose weight? Get in shape? Be healthier? In terms of how long, what kind of time commitment can you make? If you could devote 60 minutes per day that would be ideal but between work, family and other obligations maybe 30 minutes is more realistic. Evaluate yourself on what you can honestly devote to a constant routine. The next question to answer is where will you work out? Some enjoy working out at home and others prefer joining a gym. Evaluate what would motivate you the most. Would being accountable with others be best or can you independently work out on your own? Knowing your schedule and how much time you can devote will also play a factor in this decision. If you

have a limited schedule working out at home may be best. Logically, after establishing where and when, it is best to decide what type of exercise would be best. This type of question should be answered by either a doctor or a fitness professional. Don’t attempt to take on a program that can be overwhelming. Realistic goals are best. A full body routine is a good way to start and can be done 2 to 3 times per week and should include quads, hamstrings, chest, shoulder, triceps, abs and lower back. Make sure to keep adding that cardio as well! Try to add variety to your workout routine. Trainers can offer tips but make sure if weight lifting will be a part of it make sure you know your limits and safe weight amounts to work with. Make sure that you have rest periods between lifting weights of 48-72 hours. Advance planning will pay off for a workout routine that produces results! Tri-County YMCA is nonprofit organization located in Scott Depot and has served the Putnam County area since 1991. We offer a variety of fitness classes, programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages. For more information, please call 304-757-0016 or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.

Hurricane High School held its fall Senior Portfolio Exposition on Dec. 3. More than 40 area business representatives participated in the morning event. Students in Putnam County are required to maintain a portfolio that documents their progress and showcases their accomplishments throughout high school.

Robert Stonestreet of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP interviews a senior during the Portfolio Exposition at Hurricane High School. The purpose of the event is to provide a real world quality interview for the students and evaluate the student’s portfolio entries.

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Pioneer’s No Shave Facebook Food Drive successful

Travis McGrath, Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union’s Putnam County branch manager, was among those growing a beard to encourage food donations. Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union used Facebook as a platform for an online food drive and collected more than 700 non-perishable items. “Many companies use Facebook to continuously tout products and prices, but we really wanted to do something different so that people can see that we are human too,” said Shannon Bradley, VP of Member Experience with Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union. “Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union truly cares about its community and we really wanted to do some-

thing fun and interactive with our Facebook page this Thanksgiving season, so we came up with our very own spinoff of No Shave November.” Nine employees of Pioneer stepped up to for the challenge and decided they would not shave their beards until the end of November. Pictures were posted weekly and Facebook fans could go out and vote for the best beard by liking the page, liking and commenting on the pictures and sharing the photos. The contest went from Nov. 125. Each interaction was worth

one non-perishable food item. “We were extremely happy with the amazing amount of interaction that we received,” Bradley said. “We were so overwhelmed with joy as we bought the canned goods for the Salvation Army's Food Pantry and they were elated to hear what all the Facebook fans came together to do. Their pantries are pretty much bare. We were able to donate over 700 non-perishable food items to the Salvation Army. Bradley said although the donations will go a long way to

More than 700 items were donated to the Salvation Army Food Pantry thanks to Pioneer’s Facebook contest. help the community, it’s just the beginning for Pioneer. “We’re planning our next endeavor already so we hope that

you all will go out and join us in our efforts by liking Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union on Facebook,” she said.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Creamy Double Mashed Potatoes

Winfield Police to offer rape defense program By Justin Waybright

Ingredients 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2), peeled, cut into chunks 1 lb. red potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into chunks 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) Neufchatel Cheese, cubed ½ cup fat-free reducedsodium chicken broth 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

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Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until tender; drain. Return potatoes to pan. Add Neufchatel; mash potatoes just until Neufchatel is blended. Gradually add broth, continuing to mash potatoes until desired consistency. Stir in bacon

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Local residents will soon have the opportunity to stand against a crime no one is immune to. The police department is fueling a rape defense program, called RAD in an effort to equip men and women with skills necessary to protect themselves in the incident of a rape or attack. The initiative is supported by a $2,500 federal grant that has given officers teaching materials and equipment for demonstrations. The town police department hopes to offer the course to Winfield residents and high school students at the start of 2014. "This program will be multifaceted to cross age boundaries and get people to identify their surroundings so they won't become victims," said Winfield Police Chief John Perrine. Kevin Young is the first Winfield police officer to receive certification to teach the course. The local resident believes the new program is life-saving. "It's geared toward giving women the knowledge and confidence to defend themselves if they're attacked - it teaches them to be aware of surroundings," he said. "We show them the moves and vulnerable points on a male and female - this way they can

Officer Kevin Young will soon offer a new program to area residents and Winfield High School students. The rape defense program or RAD aims to equip men and women with knowledge and skills to better avoid attacks. put up a fight if someone attacks them." Young continued, "Deploying these moves could mean the difference between life and death." The violent crime rate in Putnam County has risen every year since 2009, according to statistics from the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services. In 2009, 83 offenses were recorded; in 2010, 87 were recorded; in 2011, 119 were recorded; in 2012, 154 were recorded.

WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane “CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS” Thought for the week: One man esteemeth one day above another; another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord. Whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. Romans; 14; 58 (KJV) Thank the Lord we all don’t do the same things - act the same and believe in the same things. That’s why we are individuals. God created each of us, as separate thinking humans, and then offered His plan that we could come to Him and ask forgiveness. Some people believe Christmas time is pagan and materialistic, others do not celebrate birthdays. I see nothing wrong in having a decorated tree with the smell of God’s earth and pine surrounding a room. According to history, the

custom of a tree and wreath were to symbolize eternal life by the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews. The star or angels to me are symbols of the first star, God told the Wise Men to follow and find a babe. The angels are God-helpers, then and now. Gifts were brought to Jesus with thoughtfulness and most important, no one knows the exact day of Jesus birth. But we have set aside a day to honor Him. Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. As time progresses we celebrate our own life with the adding of another year. Christmas time is a time to be happy, celebrate with family and friends, to show the next generation our handed-down traditions. My daughter Karrie, has a favorite custom with her family. Every year they go to a Christmas tree farm, while riding in a horse drawn carriage, drinking hot

Perrine said the key to avoid becoming a victim is staying alert at all times. "You've got to be aware of your surroundings and make eye contact with people," he said. "It's about personal security and situational awareness." Perrine is proud to offer area residents what he believes is a quality program. "This is a good community service program for us that will teach personal security and situational awareness," he said. chocolate. Usually among fleeting snowflakes, they select and cut their tree, making a special memory together on that day, for that year. I enjoy being in God’s house on Christmas Eve, with bright, flickering candles lighting the still darkness, watching the youngest to the oldest present their weeks of practice for the annual Christmas program. The feeling of tranquility and ‘all is well’ with God’s world, consumes you. We all may not think alike, we celebrate in different ways, but symbols of Christmas (since childhood memories) dwell with most of us forever. Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Whatever your customs are cooking, may the delicate snow flurries swirl and fall upon you this year, as we prepare to celebrate with friends and family the birth of our Savior Jesus. Prayer: Our Father, guide us this holy time of year, to do unto others with love. Amen.

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Christian's Sports Beat: Is it going to be sunny for the event?

By: Christian Deiss

Whenever I am participating in a sports event, I want to know what the weather is going to be like, so I can dress accordingly. The best way I have found is to research the forecast provided by the National Weather Service (NWS) on the internet. I am lucky to live across the street from Liz Sommerville, a NWS Meteorologist, based in South Charleston. I talked to her about how the weather service helps officials with sporting events, providing up-to-date weather forecasts for the participants and fans, “Usually they call us, if we know it is a very large

event we will call an event coordinator, a contact that we already have.” A couple of years ago I went to a Marshall vs. West Virginia football game in Morgantown. The game was first stopped during the third quarter because of a severe thunderstorm and then totally stopped in the fourth quarter because of another storm. I asked Sommerville how the NWS warns people of pending bad weather at an event, “If there is a severe storm or significant weather we have a couple of ways to let everyone know what is going to happen. We can issue a special weather statement, we issue those if there is not going to be quite severe but we see on the radar of a storm heading in that direction. If it is severe and we see that it is going to be worse we will issue a warning. Usually event coordinators have a weather radio or something like email on their phones that alerts them we have issued a severe thunderstorm warning or some sort of a warning.” I’ve noticed both watches and warnings issued by the NWS and have always wondered what the

difference between the two are; Sommerville filled me in, “A watch is when we are 50 percent confident that a weather event is going to happen, it is not happening currently and it may not happen. It is a confidence level, in other words we are just half certain it may occur. A warning means the weather event, whatever it is, is imminent; we are 80percent it is going to occur. It is happening or about to happen. So we don’t issue warnings unless it is absolutely necessary, we don’t try to jump the gun.”

The NWS uses a Doppler Radar system located at their South Charleston office. West Virginia is called the Mountain State as the Allegheny Mountains go right through the state. Those same mountains make weather forecasting a tougher job for meteorologists, “It is tough to predict largely because some of the things that occur in other areas don’t happen here. We have a lot of mountains; we’ll get more valley fog that we don’t get in other places. In other locations we get the big

storms because of the right ingredients, but here even if we have the right ingredients, sometimes because of the mountains it doesn’t come to be as big as we first thought. So it can be very tricky to come up with the correct forecast, but we do our best.” About a week ahead, I start looking at weather forecasts for events I’m going to be attending or participating in and Sommerville told me that’s a good idea, “We feel seven days is the most reliable because we don’t want people to base their plans solely on our forecast and things can change in seven days especially in West Virginia. What people don’t realize is that a model forecast can easily change from day to day and even from hour to hour and it’s smart to check the forecast on a regular basis.” If you are planning to go to an event, I recommend checking out the NWS’ forecast for that day by going to the weather service’s website http://www.nws.noaa.gov/pa/in dex.php. Hopefully you will never get caught off guard by bad weather.

"Sexton was last seen at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, near the power lines of Joyce Road in Scott Depot. K-9s were able to track his scent to a gate near the Save-a-Lot store along Teays Valley Road," according to authorities. "Sexton

was wearing a light grey buttonup shirt, dark blue/black slender fit jeans and white Adidas tennis shoes. He is described as 6' 0" tall, 145 pounds with long, blond hair and a mustache and goatee." Those with information regard-

ing the disappearance of Brian Chris Sexton are urged to call the Putnam County Sheriff's Department at (304) 586-0256 or 911. Leave anonymous tips at (304) 586-0263. A $13,000 reward is available.

National Weather Service office in South Charleston, where all the weather forecasting for the region takes place. Courtesy photo

QUESTIONS FROM PAGE 1 has drawn nothing. Hope is fading, but Angie Pauley presses forward. "People are giving up on him, but I'm hoping to get something done," she said. "There's an emptiness...I cry myself to sleep and when I wake up, it's a nightmare." The distraught mother continued in tears. "I'm driven to find him because I know my son needs me...That keeps me going...I can't give up," Pauley lamented. "He'd want me to fight to find him, so I'm going to fight." Joining her fight are Putnam, Kanawha and Cabell county deputies with members of the WestVirginia State Police, National Guard, West Virginia Search and Rescue and the FBI. Family and friends have also united to find Sexton. "We went to every place we know," said Chris' grandmother Sharon Sexton. "It's like he walked out there and disappeared." Chris' uncle shared in her frustration. "He's been gone almost two months and it isn't looking good," Shawn Pauley said. "In my gut, I feel foul play was involved." Sgt. Lisa Arthur, supervisor of Putnam County's detective unit has found clues, but nothing concrete that points to the missing man's whereabouts. Arthur dismisses rumors of foul play. "There is no new evidence to suggest any crime was committed," she said. "We've had exten-

sive interviews to verify statements, and a lot were rumors. We haven't gained any information to lead us to think he is a victim of a crime." Arthur has obtained testimonies regarding a confrontation at the party location where Sexton went missing. Authorities have conducted interviews with witnesses regarding his jacket that was found, burned in a fire in the same area. "We were offered explanations on that and they're being followed up on," she said. "The incident was not described as a fight, but there was some type of confrontation, but no evidence of a physical altercation." Although Sexton has been missing since Oct. 14, Arthur shows determination to find him. "We come to a logical conclusion, but we hope for a different outcome," she explained. "We always hope people will be found, no matter how long they've been missing." Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese agreed. "When you're investigating a missing person, the key is evidence," he said. "We hope and pray that we find him." Sexton's family shares a message to readers. "The only thing we want is to know where he's at...We want him back home," said Sharon Sexton. Pauley added, "Someone knows something...People don't just vanish into thin air. Please help bring my son home. He's deeply missed."

Introducing Dr. Travis the newest addition to the Herman Eye Center team Justin Travis, O.D. Primary Eye Care, Eye Diseases, Contact Lenses American Optometric Association West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians

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Blind Wizard opens on Main Street

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Putnam County and Hurricane representatives welcome Blind Wizard to the city. The ribbon cutting marked the fourth new business to occupy Main Street.

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County and city officials welcomed Blind Wizard as Hurricane Main Street's newest business. The national blind retail and cleaning franchise now has locations in Hurricane, Columbus, Ohio and will soon open a facility in Hickory, North Carolina. Owner Steve Neu is happy to

offer the service and products on Main Street. "There's definitely a need for it," he said, referring to the ultrasonic blind cleaning his business offers. "We're starting this franchise, and soon we will offer custom, cut-to-fit blinds for people within 24 hours of their request." City Manager Ben Newhouse has watched four new businesses set up shop along Hurricane's Main Street this year. He believes the area is becoming a

magnet for small business appeal. "Every one of the four new businesses is kicking tail and seeing good results," Newhouse said. "We have a lot of different facets here on Main Street and it's becoming a good niche for the business community." For more information about Blind Wizard, call (304) 397-6733 or visit the new facility at 2813 Main Street or online at www.blindwizard.biz.

Vision, heart and passion By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

For 27 years, Herman Eye Center has served the community and now it has another member to help accomplish its mission. Dr. Justin Travis joined the practice with one vision: to provide the highest level of eye care possible. It's a goal more than two decades in the making. "My grandfather was diagnosed with macular degeneration and was going blind, and that sparked my interest," Travis remembered. The young man decided to pursue a way to help others like his grandfather. The road to optometry began after Travis shadowed a local optometrist from his hometown in western Kentucky. Next, he graduated with honors from Kentucky Wesleyan College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. After this, Travis sought a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University

School of Optometry. He graduated with honors and received the Vision Service Plan Award. Keeping his inspiration for optometry in mind, the day soon came when his grandfather arrived for an exam. "That was a rewarding experience," Travis said. "It was comforting to help him understand his condition." The 26-year-old continues to pursue optometry, his passion, in an effort to help sustain healthy eyes and ensure vision to area residents. Many people search their whole lives trying to find their calling. Travis has found his. "It's so rewarding to watch people see for the first time - it gets me up in the morning," the young family man said. "I get to really impact people's lives." Travis has served patients from six months to 103-year-old in a facility that boasts state-of-the-art equipment. Herman Eye Center is equipped with an O.C.T., an Epic

Refraction System and Fondus Photography. This technology allows him to take detailed pictures of the retina, iris and even images from behind the eye. It's all in an effort to prevent and treat eye problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. "We do all this to provide patients with the highest level of care," Travis said. The new doctor joins Herman Eye Center owner Dr. James Herman and a staff of technicians and opticians. The facility provides a one-stop eye exam service and eye glass selection. Travis recommends annual eye exams for preventative care and the use of U.V. protection. To schedule an exam, call (304) 757-2533. Herman Eye Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The office is located at 3709 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane. For more information, visit www.hermaneye.com.

nate to have that - it makes for great dedication and commitment," he said. Although the vacant positions must now be filled, the superintendent remains confident in accomplishing the obligation. "Our location between Huntington and Charleston - near West

Virginia State University, Marshall University and the University of Charleston helps," he said. "Our pay is among the best in the state and we have a good reputation that makes it easier to recruit." The Putnam Board of Education meets again at 7 p.m. Monday Dec. 16.

RETIREMENTS FROM PAGE 1 tem, according to county policy. The majority of workers in the school system are longtime educators, who have resided in Putnam County most of their lives, he said. Hatfield believes those aspects benefit the schools. "Many are born and bred in Putnam County, and we're fortu-

Set in our ways The longer a person is not married and lives a single life, the harder it is to make a commitment to a person. I have found people are just “set in their ways”, which I think, they just aren't going to give an inch and if they did it would be toward their side not the other party. There are exceptions to this finding. I know a man who waited until later in life and married and he did fine, he was a giver. A woman once told me that in life there are givers and takers. You hope to marry a giver so if each one of you is a giver then there should be no problems with wanting the best for each other and for your children. Being “set in your ways” is not always bad. Some people are set on doing the right things in life and come what may, with the help of the Lord they will do good and hang in there. Other people are just set on doing bad and no matter how much you try to convince them to do right, they just are set on doing the wrong. The only way a person can really change is with the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior. Turning over a new leaf will not get it. Trying to keep the Ten Commandments is not going to get it. Going to church, giving of your

time and money to the church is not going to get it. The only thing that gets us to Heaven is Jesus, plus nothing, minus nothing.Why can't we be set in our ways to just do good? Getting back to the subject, a co-worker of mine is helping her daughter prepare for a wedding and that in itself is an undertaking. She is very good at decorating and knows what looks good and she is a good mother-in-law as she already has one daughter that is married. She never interferes and never tells her daughter what to do in any situation when it comes to her marriage. That is a good rule. People must work out their own issues. Being set in your ways is sometimes just stubbornness and that is not good. We all have our routine we do daily and that is not a bad thing, but when we have to have everything “just right” and in order all the time, that needs some work. Our lives aren't all on a schedule and you who have children know what I mean. You don't go to bed at 10 and sleep until 6 the next morning without one of them crying for mommy or daddy. Life is like that -unpredictable. If you find yourself set in your ways, ask if this is the best thing or can I change up my life and just let it be.

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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin sat down with students from Ms. Heather Slone’s fourth grade class at Mountain View Elementary School on Friday. governor, a post he held for six years, or his current job as a senator, which he started in 2010. “Both are great jobs, but governor holds a little bit of an edge,” Manchin told Slone’s class. He reiterated that at Tudor’s by saying being an executive fit him better, although he loved the experiences he is having learning more about the entire nation and world. Putnam Standard columnist Christian Deiss also interviewed Manchin, asking among other things whether the Marion County native wanted to run for president. The answer from that and other questions will appear in

Christian’s column next week. Realtor Tom Calabrese talked to Manchin about the changes in Putnam County during the past four decades, during which he’s developed subdivisions and sold property. “Forty years ago there wasn’t anything here,” said Calabrese, who relocated from north central West Virginia. “I just happened to catch the boom. The market has been great, really.” Manchin and Edwards both noted that they appreciate West Virginia’s stability, and the lack of boom-and-bust cycles in real estate

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Expectations run high for Buffalo boys By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

The Buffalo boys basketball team lost a pair of talented seniors, but the Bison plan to reload rather than rebuild after last year’s team went 21-5. Four of those losses came to eventual Class A runner-up Charleston Catholic, including a first-round defeat in the state tournament. Although all-state selection Levi Jordan is now at the University of Charleston and

Dylan Rich is running track at the University of Kentucky, expectations remain high for Coach Chuck Elkins’ team. “We lost two really good athletes, but we’ve got a lot of good athletes back,” said Elkins, who had led Buffalo to the state tournament in five of the past eight seasons. “We’re competitive, we just have to get over the hump.” Laythen Good, an honorable mention all-state pick a year ago, is recovering from a knee injury but should be back early in the season to join fellow returning

starters Isaiah Robinson and Bradley Harris. Aaron Lewis also started a fair amount in 2012-13, and the Bison also return several other seniors who played significant roles last year. Austin Moore is back, plus point guard Austin Hensley and transfer John Hayes. “We have an awful lot of experience back, eight or nine seniors,” Elkins said. What Buffalo doesn’t have is a ton of height – no one is taller than 6-foot-2. “We kind of figure you might

Tougher schedule helps prepare Buffalo girls By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Buffalo girls basketball coach Jamie Ball knows his team might not match its school record 18 victories from a year ago, but a tougher schedule should help prepare the team for the postseason. The Lady Bison were 18-4 a year ago, but lost in the sectional. That’s a hazard of playing in a group that includes powerhouses Huntington St. Joe and Charleston Catholic, so Ball wants to do all he can to prepare for those matchups. “Our schedule is going to be a lot harder this season,” said Ball, who will be entering his second full season as head coach. “We’re trying to get ready for the sectional. We’re trying to get better.” Buffalo will take trips to Parkersburg Catholic and St. Marys for tournaments this year, plus the Hometown Invitational Tournament and a pair of games with Charleston Catholic. “We’re trying to step up our game a little bit,” Ball said. Tiffani Bailey has graduated, but four returning starters will help quite a bit with that goal. Senior Chelsey Parkins, who already has committed to play softball at West Virginia State University, leads that group. Parkins is expected to become the school’s all-time leading scorer early this season, and she will get plenty of help from fellow seniors Paige Roush and Katie Allen, plus

junior Olivia Dunn. Noel Dingess and Mikala Lewis will play key roles for the Lady Bison as well, with flexibility being one of the keys to the team’s success. “Our top six, all six of them learn all the positions,” Ball said. “They’re interchangeable.” Athleticism and tenacity will be attributes as well. “We hope our defense is where it needs to be,” Ball said. “We’re

really athletic and want to play up in your face defense. We want it to be miserable to play Buffalo night in and night out. If we can get out and run, that’s a plus.” Huntington St. Joe will be a prohibitive favorite for another Class A state title, but the Lady Bison want to finish their season at the Charleston Civic Center. “They know we have the talent,” Ball said. “We just have to pull it together.”

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be bigger, but we’ll outrun you,” Elkins said. “We have a lot of speed, will use a lot of pressure defense. We run a motion offense with no real set cuts – we read what’s open and take that. “At the speed we want to play, people don’t sit around much.” The schedule, as usual, will be a difficult one geared toward postseason success. In addition to home-and-home with Charleston Catholic, Buffalo will

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take a long road trip to Moorefield and Pendleton County, play in the Hometown Invitational Tournament, play Magnolia at the Charleston Civic Center and host Tucker County. The HIT and Big Atlantic Classic tournaments are high priority, along with the usual expectation. “Our goal every year is to make the state tournament,” Elkins said.

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Poca girls are back healthy and stronger By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Poca girls basketball Coach Kenny Sayre has some seemingly simple – but extremely important – priorities for the upcoming season. “Finish the year for one thing – healthy and with a full team,” Sayre said when asked about the Lady Dots goals for 2013-14. Two seasons ago, Poca had to stop playing for the season after just three games. Injuries ravaged the team and forced it to disband. The Lady Dots made it through last season, but they struggled to a 6-22 record after senior Madi McGrew sustained a season-ending knee injury in December. She

was averaging more than 11 points and 10 rebounds for a team that at the time had a 5-6 record. “The girls really hung together,” Sayre said of last season’s squad. “We upset Herbert Hoover in the sectional and kind of got some momentum coming back this year.” In addition to McGrew, fellow senior Paula Ord has graduated, but four other starters return for the Lady Dots with more help on the way as well. McKenzie Ball, a junior, is the top returning scorer from 2013, and seniors Hannah Bailey, Harley Hutchins and junior Kendal Sayre are back as well. Experience is in short supply after that, but talent isn’t necessarily a problem.

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Poca boys basketball Coach Allen Osborne has built a tradition of success by playing tough schedules and keeping the ultimate goal in mind. Not surpris-

ingly, he will follow that same formula this season. The Dots bring back four starters from an 18-7 team that lost in the regional final a year ago, including double-digit scorers Doyle Frampton and Cam Cottrill. Matt Chandler and Jake Payne started a year ago as well,

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“We have a couple freshmen that could really help out,” Sayre said. “One will probably start, and our sixth and seventh will probably be a freshman and a sophomore.” Poca won’t have it easy when it comes to scheduling, however, particularly come post-season time. “Our section and region are really tough,” Sayre said. The section includes top five team Sissonville, plus likely top 10 squads Clay and Nicholas County, which came down from Class AAA. On the other side of the section, and in the Lady Dots’ region, are perennial powers Scott and Tolsia. “We’ll try to be competitive and grow,” Sayre said.

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giving Osborne an experienced group. “It’s going to be a challenging year,” he said. “We’re going to try to finish the job, but we’ve got some difficult hurdles to face. We lost four seniors who were great leaders.” Now in his 36th year as head coach, Osborne’s goal is to get his team ready for the postseason. That means a regular season schedule that includes Class AAA Nitro, 2013 state AA semifinalist Robert C. Byrd, and perennial Class A power Charleston Catholic, in addition to a tough Cardinal Conference slate. “The last two years we’ve led Class AA in scoring defense,” Osborne noted. “We want to play good defense, take care of the ball and take good shots.” An intelligent team – both on and off the court – helps with that. The team has a 3.5 GPA. “We’ll have balanced scoring and good depth,” Osborne added. Junior Christian Buckley – the last year’s state shot put champion – will be part of that, as will freshmen Elijah Cuffey, Luke Frampton and Chase Dotson. Kaden Meeks, Noah Randolph, Alex Hamrick and Shawn Arthur add to the talent as well. “We’re excited to gel,” Osborne said. “We want to get better every day and win the next game,” Osborne said. “Our flight is about the process. Don’t have any peaks or valleys, and be as good as we can be. We’ve got good people, good families, and good community support.” Poca opens the season at Nitro on Dec. 10 and plays its first home game Dec. 13 against Clay County.

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Hurricane boys try to build on success By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

All the Hurricane Redskins did last year was make the West Virginia basketball postseason for the first time since Coach Lance Sutherland’s mother was a cheerleader. So what do they do for an encore? “We’ll try to do the exact same thing,” said Sutherland, who in 2012-13 led his team to the state basketball tournament for the first time ever. “We’ve got a good nucleus coming back.”

The Redskins’ only other postseason appearances came in the 1950s, before all eight qualifiers traveled to Charleston for tournament play as they do now. Even with three returning starters, however, Sutherland cautioned that every season is different. It was nice having 35 players try out, however, about 15 more than usual. He kept 25 and acknowledged it was a rare instance of cutting players good enough to make the team in many other years. Seniors Henry Sorsaia and Ace Estep and junior Trey Dawson are returning starters from last year’s

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state tournament qualifier, and sixth man Garrett DeFries will enter the starting lineup. Noah Fennerty will look to build on his playing time during the state tournament, while J.T. Rogoszewski, Alex Wolford and Tanner McAllister will contribute as well. “Last year is over and done with,” Sutherland said. “It was the best year coaching of my life. It

was a great group of kids. This is a new year and it’s not fair to compare. This is a totally different group of men. They have the potential to be as good or better.” One thing that will be significantly different is Hurricane plays just eight home games, the product of trying to do everything possible to prepare for the postseason.

“We’ll play anybody, anywhere they want to,” Sutherland said. The Big Atlantic Classic in Beckley and the Williamson shootout are on the schedule, along with trips to Woodrow Wilson and Princeton, among others. Sutherland is now in his fourth year, with the record improving consistently from 8-15 in his initial season to 20-6 a year ago.

Lady Redskins expectations high By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

The Hurricane girls basketball team will be fun to watch, and at least part of the reason for that is that the players are having more fun themselves. Coach Natasha Lowe said it’s a close-knit group, made even more so by their commitment to getting better after last year’s 617 season. Many team members played summer league, fall ball and got together voluntarily to work out. “That was really exciting for me as a parent and a coach to see how much they care about it,” said Lowe, in her second year as coach. “It makes you feel

good. They’re a close group in and out of school and practice.” Lowe and assistant coach/husband Austin Lowe can feel pretty good about their returning nucleus as well, particularly junior Abby Watson, who was honorable mention allstate a year ago. Senior Taniesha Sturdavent and junior Audrey Barber started last year as well, and a bevy of bench help will be available. Nearly twice as many girls – 26 – came out this season compared to a year ago, which means full junior varsity and varsity teams instead of splitting quarters between the two. “We’re going to be able to run eight or nine girls this year,” Austin Lowe said. “We’re ex-

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tremely fast and athletic. I feel like we’re going to be fairly deep.” A large group of juniors includes Emily Browning, Kaylee Wooten, Kelli Kesler, Hannah Thompson, Cassi Sargent and Lauren London, with senior Bonnie Runyan and freshman Anna Gordon also expected to see playing time. The depth and scheme should help avoid the box-and-one defenses designed to stop Watson that created problems for the Lady Redskins a year ago. “We’ll play for 32 minutes, get in your face,” Lowe added. “We’ll press when we can. I think we’ll be real competitive. 6-17, I don’t see that happening this year.”

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Lady Generals lack experience, hopes remain high By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Winfield girls coach Tim Toler doesn’t have exactly the team he expected heading into this season, but he’s happy with the Lady Generals who will be taking the court. Just nine players turned out the first week of practice, about half what was expected. The roster has expanded since then, but Toler acknowledged it will be an

“interesting” year with a lot of new and inexperienced faces. One factor may be that the Lady Generals won the state soccer championship for the second consecutive year, with the title game played 48 hours before girls basketball practice began. “I’m ecstatic for our girls soccer program,” Toler said. “Would I still like to have them out for basketball? Absolutely.” Sophomores Jordan Pauley and Katie Bryant are making the transition, with the latter expected to

take over at point guard. “She’s got a nose for the ball, a knack for being in the right place at the right time,” Toler said, noting that instincts like that come from playing soccer as well. Although she has limited varsity experience, Pauley will step right in to a major role as well. While the Winfield girls may not have as much experience as Toler expected, he said the expectations haven’t changed and he still thinks the Lady Generals can be successful.

“We may take some lumps, but we’ll gain some major experience,” he noted. “We’ll always play our best, we’ll play hard. We are going to be competitive.” Junior Haylea Roberson is the top scorer back from last year’s team. “She’s going to be looked on for leadership,” Toler added. That also will be the case with fellow returning starter Chelsea Kirby, while seniors Morgan Eggleton and Karley Rogers will play significant roles along with

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The Winfield boys didn’t advance beyond the sectional tournament a year ago, and Coach Pat McGinnis expects to change that in 2013-14. “Our program is used to winning,” said McGinnis, who has led the Generals for 13 seasons. “It was very disappointing at the end of last year. This is a new group, and we’re eager to see how they perform. “You win with good people, and I think we’ve got that.” The top scorer returning from last year’s 15-9 team is senior Zach Fisher, with junior Bear Bellamy also a returning starter. Plenty of others will be counted on as well. “We have seven guys who should contribute significantly this year,” McGinnis said. Among that number are seniors Cole Schoolcraft, Toby Show, Brandon Wright and Taylor Hearn, plus junior Health Diehl. Show provides a strong inside presence, while the team welcomes Wright back after he sat out a season. With practice just under way, however, McGinnis is keeping his options open. “Several younger kids could be in the mix,” he said. Outside shooting will be a key to success, with most of the points likely to come from the perimeter. “We’ll be able to drive and kick some, too,” McGinnis noted, adding that Fisher is a bona-fide small college prospect. The Generals want to return to the success they experienced for the better part of a decade, including the 2004 state championship in Class AA and a semifinal appearance a year later. Winfield went to the state tournament again in 2009, the school’s first in Class AAA, and lost to an extremely talented South Charleston team in the first round. “Since then we’ve been kind of shut out,” McGinnis acknowl-

edged. The road gets slightly easier with South Charleston no longer part of the section this year, but Hurricane, Nitro, St. Albans and Point Pleasant provide plenty of challenges.

“Any of those teams can beat you on any given night,” McGinnis said. “Team chemistry is important, and we think we’re going to have that better this year. I like the kids on our team. It’s just a matter of how hard they work.”

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The Putnam Standard BRYAN A. FRAMPTON WILLIAM DAVID "BOBBY" JOHNSON EDWARD PATRICK MOONEY JR. FREDA FRANCES MOORE TERRY C. SOWARDS AVA S. BAILEY VANNOY DOROTHY "DOTTIE" EMOGENE WATSON

BRYAN A. FRAMPTON Mr. Bryan A. Frampton, 44, of Poca, passed away Dec. 1, 2013. Bryan was a 1988 graduate of Poca High School, served in the U.S. Navy and worked at the Post Office with more than 18 years of service. He attended Elizabeth Baptist Church, Bancroft. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing with his boys and closest friends. His passion was coaching and watching his boys play basketball and baseball. He loved Poca High Basketball and was a huge Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Myrtle Frampton and Hullette and Mable Scites. He is survived by his wife, Becky; three sons, Nathaniel, Noah and Luke, all at home; his mother, Kay and Junior Lane of Cross Lanes; father, Norman Jr. and Beajea Frampton of Melbourne, Fla.; brother, Todd and Kim Frampton of Ripley; mother- and father-in-law, Brent and Jackie Payne of Bancroft; sister-in-law, Lesley Payne of Poca; and brother-in-law, Brent and Sherry Payne of Poca. He also had a special place for three young people, Lyndsie Payne, Samantha Phillips and Jake Payne, whom he thought of as his own. He also had many nieces and nephews he loved dearly. The family would also like to express a very special thank you to our sons' caregiver and a very dear friend, Jackie Bailey, for helping take care of this family during this long and difficult process. Thank you to Sandy Fadal, who has helped make this journey less painful with many prayers and supports. Hubbard Hospice House and Kanawha Hospice are a phenomenal organization and this family will be forever grateful for your care. The Edwards Comprehensive Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital did a wonderful job taking care of Bryan and his family. Thank you Melissa Parsons; you are a remarkable nurse. A tribute to the life of Bryan was held Dec. 5, at Poca High School Gymnasium with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Condolences may be sent to

the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Frampton family.

WILLIAM DAVID "BOBBY" JOHNSON Mr. William David "Bobby" Johnson, 74, of Poca, passed away Nov. 27, 2013, at the Hubbard Hospice House. Bobby is retired from the Ironworkers and a Marine Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Connie Johnson. He is survived by his children; David Johnson, Teresa and husband, Ronnie Lucas and Loretta and husband, Bill Hilton; brother, Danny Johnson; sisters, Roberta Lett, Sue King, Brenda King and Linda Cooper; eight grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Private services were held. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Johnson family.

EDWARD PATRICK MOONEY JR. Edward Patrick Mooney Jr., 76, of Buffalo, formerly of Huntington and Berkeley Springs, passed away Nov. 29, 2013. He worked for many years as a nursing home administrator and was most recently employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He worked in post offices in the local area of Buffalo and Eleanor. He attended Buffalo Church of God and had a great, outgoing personality. He was devoted to his wife and family and his four special dogs. Born March 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward P. Mooney Sr. and Mary Mooney. Survivors include his wife, Colleen Holton Mooney; a son, Edward V. Mooney of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two grandsons; one brother; and one sister. Funeral services were held Dec. 3, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Jake Eldridge officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo. Online condolences may be sent to the Mooney family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

FREDA FRANCES MOORE Freda Frances Moore, 74, of Hurricane, formerly of Cabin Creek, passed away Nov. 29, 2013. Freda was born July 30, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Samuel and Birtie Stanley Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Stanley; daughters, Cindy Spaulding and Lora Stanley; and son, Clinton Stanley. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters; Iris Moore of Hurricane, Beverly Browning of Nitro and Robin Harris of Hurricane; son, Phillip Stanley of Colorado; sisters, Fanny Pomeroy, Phyllis Ross, Deloris Anderson, Sylvia Bennett and Gertrude Hodge. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Dec. 2, 2013, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Chaplain Calvin Akers.

TERRY C. SOWARDS Terry C. Sowards, 58, Culloden, passed away Nov. 28, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. He was born August 26, 1955, at Huntington, West Virginia, to the late William and Naomi Gilfilen Sowards. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Clayton Sowards. He was retired from the State of West Virginia, Division of Highways and was also a former truck driver for Heck's Department Store. Surviving is his loving wife, Diana L. Darnall Sowards; sons and daughters-in-law, Joshua and Joni Sowards of Hurricane, Daniel and Jodi Sowards of Culloden; sister, Bobbi Thompson of Chesapeake, Ohio; brothers, Ronnie Sowards of Hurricane, Jerry Sowards of Culloden and Fred Sowards of Florida; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 3 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Tim Gilfilen officiating. Burial was in Culloden Community Cemetery, Culloden. You may share condolences or memories with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m.

AVA S. BAILEY VANNOY Ava S. Bailey Vannoy, 94, of Scott Depot, formerly of Charleston, passed away Nov. 28,

Tuesday,December 10,2013 – Page 13 2013 at CAMC Teays Valley. She was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, where she lived until moving in with her son and daughter-in-law last January, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Isom Clayburn and Vada Bowling Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otha (Oat) Vannoy, Sr.; brother, Delbert Bailey; sisters, Jessie (Jay) Bailey, Eula Brammer, Lillian Wilson; and special cousin, Leslie Caperton. She is survived by her son, Otha "Ralph" Vannoy, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Linda Gibson Vannoy; granddaughter, Hilliary RaeVannoy; grandson, Otha (Oatie) R. Vannoy; and greatgrandson, Darian Kyle Jones; sister, Ila Bailey Wolfe and brother-in-law, Russell L. Vannoy; and many nieces and nephews who are also left to mourn her passing. She was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church where she spent many years in the Ladies Aide, helping to raise money for the church by making and selling candy at Easter and Christmas. Funeral services were held Dec. 2 at Cunningham-ParkerJohnson Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Vannoy and the Rev. William K. Berry officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico. The family request that donations are made to Davis Memorial Baptist Church, 3120 Fourth Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387, in memory of Ava. The family will accept Memorial online condolences at: cpjfuneralhome.com.

DOROTHY "DOTTIE" EMOGENE WATSON Dorothy "Dottie" Emogene Watson, 82, of Scott Depot, died Nov. 28, 2013. She was born in Clendenin, to the late John Claude and Gladys

Olena Bird Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Gene E. Watson of Scott Depot; son, Dr. Gene E. Watson, II, daughter-in-law, Vinnie S. Watson and granddaughter, Caroline E. Watson, all of Rochester, New York; grandson, Ryan A. Watson of Philadelphia; sisters, Betty L. Ellis (Gary) and Peggy S. Jones (Larry) of Scott Depot; sisters-in-law Susan Johnson of Charleston and Greyann Nida (Baxter) of South Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Morris Harvey College (B.A. in Education), and Marshall University (M.A. in Education). She was a teacher at Lakewood Elementary School in St. Albans for 25 years, prior to retiring from Kanawha County Schools. She was a lifetime member of the National Education Association and an honorary member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa. Dorothy lived in Switzerland for 7 years with her husband, Gene, who worked at the European Headquarters for Union Carbide in Geneva. During that time she learned to speak French and traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, and Africa. She was a former member and Sunday school teacher at Highlawn Presbyterian Church in St. Albans, prior to moving to Scott Depot in 1980. Before her long illness, she attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Scott Depot, where she was also a member of the choir. Services were held Dec. 2 at Chapman Funeral Home with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson officiating. Burial was at the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hurricane. The family suggests donations are made to the Union Mission. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.

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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 June 10, 2003, executed by Carol F. Lewis, A.K.A. Carol Faith Lewis and Billy J. Lewis, A.K.A. Billy Joe Lewis to Barry Dobson and George M. Cipriani, Trustees, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 642, at Page 424. Hereford & Riccardi, PLLC was appointed as Trustee by APPOINTMENT OF S U C C E S S O R TRUSTEE dated November 15, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1059, at Page 444. 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: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013, AT 8:25 O’CLOCK A.M. All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Bancroft Town District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at or near the center of the gate of L.E. Schowen and running back along the Schowen line and away from the Kanawha River, 160 feet; thence leaving Schowen line at right angle down the river 62 ½ feet; thence back toward the Kanawha River 160 feet; thence up the Kanawha River bank to the place of beginning, estimated to contain ¼ acre, more or less. This is the same property conveyed unto Carol F. Lewis and Billy J. Lewis by deed dated June 7, 1990, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 326, at Page 523.

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 § 11-22-1. 3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale. 4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee. 5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate 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 26th day of November 2013. HEREFORD & RICCARDI, PLLCTRUSTEE By: Philip B. Hereford, Member 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone (304) 346-1800 2t 12-10, 12-17 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 by that certain Deed of Trust dated June 29, 1990, executed by Shirley A. Holdren to John C. Musgrave, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 273, at Page 659. Hereford & Riccardi, PLLC was appointed as Trustee by SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE dated November 18, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office. 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: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013, AT 8:30 O’CLOCK A.M. All that certain lot or parcel of land, together with all the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and bounded and described as follows: Known as Lot No. Nineteen (19), Eldorado Acres, as shown upon a map prepared by E.L. Robinson, Engineer, dated August 31, 1981, entitled “Eldorado Acres Being A Forty-Five Lot Subdivision Situate Along Seville Drive, Scott District, Putnam County, W.VA.,” and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in the Map Cabinet A, Slide No. 126-B. This is the same property conveyed to Shirley A. Holdred by deed dated October 5, 2009, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 494, at Page 235. 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, reserva-

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tions, 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 § 11-22-1. 3) Real estate taxes due and payable have been paid. All real estate taxes hereafter will be the responsibility of the purchaser. 4) 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. 5) 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. 6) 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. 7) 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. There will be no refund granted of any amount if the third party purchaser elects not to purchase the property for any reason. Minimum acceptable bid will be $42,000.00. 8) For more information on this property, please see listing on the PROPERTIES FOR SALE W E B S I T E : http://www.resales.us da.gov/. Given under my hand this 27th day of November 2013. HEREFORD & RICCARDI, PLLCTRUSTEE By: Philip B. Hereford, Member 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: (304) 346-1800

2t 12-10, 12-17 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: 1765 ESTATE NAME: MINNIE DOVE CASE ADMINISTRATOR: DAVID C. CASE 202 CROSS LANES DRIVE NITRO, WV 25143 1008 ESTATE NUMBER: 1729 ESTATE NAME: KYLE B. CAVENDER EXECUTRIX: KIMBERLY ANN MAXSON 3995 PINNACLE VIEW HURRICANE, WV 25526 7416 ESTATE NUMBER: 1787 ESTATE NAME: CLAYTON WILLIAM LARCK, JR. EXECUTRIX: JUDITH A. LARCK 1920 WOODS DRIVE ST. ALBANS, WV 25177 8813 ESTATE NUMBER: 1768 ESTATE NAME: JANET SUE NUNLEY E X E C U T R I X : MARTHA JUNE HUTCHISON LOT 1 CAMELOT DRIVE BOX 13 K RED HOUSE, WV 25168 ESTATE NUMBER: 1782 ESTATE NAME: RAYMOND ARTHUR PAYNE E X E C U T O R : HAROLD PAYNE 38 CEDAR DRIVE HURRICANE, WV 25526 9220 ESTATE NUMBER: 1776 ESTATE NAME: MYRTLE MARIE PRIDDY EXECUTOR: JERRY PRIDDY 150 SCOTT LANE SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 9709 ESTATE NUMBER: 1708 ESTATE NAME: DAVID WAYNE SPENCER EXECUTRIX: LISA GAYE SPENCER 450 POPLAR FORK ROAD SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 9789 ESTATE NUMBER: 1785 ESTATE NAME: VER-

NICE LEE WEBB EXECUTRIX: MONA B. JAMES 720 BOWLES RIDGE ROAD LIBERTY, WV 25124 ESTATE NUMBER: 1597 ESTATE NAME: IVA L. WINTER E X E C U T R I X : KATHRYN E. WINTER 126 HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 9301 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 February 16, 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 March 3, 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 November, 2013. Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 2t 12-3, 12-10 ps ___________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: HARRY S. IRONS, C.R. MILLER or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. You will take notice that Larry Courtright, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402693, located in Curry District, Lot 53 Plat 3 Hurricane Heights Map 230C Parcel 140 Curry District, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Irons Harry Etal, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013. Larry Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/02/2014. $851.78

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__________________________ Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2014. $524.38 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Total Required

$1,376.16

You may redeem at any time before 01/02/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/18/2014. G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 11-26, 12-3, 12-10 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: INEZ G. BLAKE or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. You will take notice that Larry Courtright, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402694, located in Curry District, Lot 54 Plat 3 Hurricane Heights Map 230C Parcel 121 Curry District, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Blake Inez G., and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013. Larry Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/02/2014. $851.78

LEGAL NOTICE To: INEZ G. BLAKE or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. You will take notice that Larry Courtright, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402695, located in Curry District, Lot 55 Plat 3 Hurricane Heights Map 230C Parcel 102 Curry District, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Blake Inez G., and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for taxes on delinquent 9/20/2013. Larry Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $851.78 01/02/2014. Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2014. $524.38 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Total Required

$1,376.16

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2014. $524.38 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Total Required

$1,376.16

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GLENBRIER APARTMENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; located on Route 2 just East of Huntington All electric (Heat & Air); Kitchen appliances furnished; Water, Sewer & Trash paid; On-site management and maintenance; nice landscaping, swimming pool, close to schools & town, laundry facilities on site. For application or information, contact Site Manager (304) 5296607 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday,

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ADDRESS: 19 Eldorado Circle, Hurricane, WV 25526 DESCRIPTION: AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTOR OR FAMILY! COME & SEE AFFORDABLE FIXER UPPER HOME! Features 3 BR, 1 Bath, RANCH Home with 979 sq. ft. Forced Air Heat and CENTRAL A/C on CRAWLSPACE with public water and sewer on .09 Acre Lot, NICELY LOCATED in Teays Valley, near PUTNAM GENERAL HOSPITAL, Schools and Shopping! CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW! SALE DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2013 SALE TIME: 8:30 A.M. LOCATION: At Front of Putnam County &RXUWKRXVH :LQĂ&#x20AC;HOG :9 TERMS: Cash Sale, with 10 percent of Bid Price in Cash or Cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or Equivalent due at sale.Total purchase price payable by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check, cash or equivalent within (30) thirty days of sale date. Property sold â&#x20AC;&#x153; AS ISâ&#x20AC;? . For more information on this auction, please FRQWDFW WKH 5XUDO 'HYHORSPHQW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH OLVWHG below. All sales are subject to postponement or cancellation at any time. It is recommended that \RX FRQWDFW WKH 5XUDO 'HYHORSPHQW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH WKH GD\ before the sale to ensure that it is still scheduled. For Appointment to View, PLEASE CALL USDA Rural Development at (304) 776-5298, Ext. 117. USDA PROPERTIES FOR SALE WEBSITE: http://www.resales.usda.gov/ USDA is an Equal LENDER Opportunity Provider & Employer EQUAL HOUSING

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tion for doublewide. Home aeration unit on site, Â˝ acre m/l, utilities available. Assessed Value $20,900.00. Price drastically reduced for quick sale $5,900.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1210 jc)

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back porch, storage building. Assessed Price $73,800.00. Needs TLC. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Isâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just reduced for quick sale $29,900.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1210 jc)

area. Assessed Price $87,000.00. Needs TLC. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Isâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Price reduced for quick sale $59,500.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1210 jc)

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 919 Jackson Dr., St. Albans. Nice Brick and Sided Ranch Style Home - 4 Bedroom, 1 bath, living room w/fireplace, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, unfinished attic; attached garage. Very nice

HOUSE FOR SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 921 13th Street, Huntington. 3story Brick, 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, utility room, living room, kitchen, dining room. Needs TLC. price Assessed $51,400.00. Price just reduced. $19,500.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1210 jc)

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SIX CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Forest Memorial. Call 304-654-0844. (4tc 11-12 mfl)

Call 304-419-2685. (7-16) NORITAKE CHINA - Golden Cove 5 piece place setting, service for 12. Original $1,650, asking $1,200. Call for more information 304-757-4584. (rtc)

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Yuletide in the Park

Berklee Bonecutter poses for a picture with Bell (Ellie Kinder).

Kylie Skeuse and Allie Hill pose for a picture with Cinderella (Chloe Grover).

A Christmas scene lights the window of the Commons Area at Valley Park.

Model trains race across a custom track by Scenic Mountaineer Railroader's Association.

For Tickets or Information Online: www.miltonpac.com

Christmas lights greet all who enter Valley Park.

Or Contact: (304) 654-1339 • (304) 634-5857 UPCOMING EVENTS

CABELL MIDLAND SHOW CHOIR AND JAZZ BAND December 14th - 6:00 PM $10 Per Person

(Proceeds go to “Rhythm In Red Show Choir”

KAREN PECK AND NEW RIVER January 4th - 6:00 PM

Brayden, Brycen and Ashley Cyrus pose for a picture with Spiderman.

Photos by Justin Waybright