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Fund set for fire victims By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
A fund has been created to help a local family who lost their Scott Depot home and its belongings to a house fire recently. Travis Justice was able to rush his 1-1/2-year-old son Wyatt out of the burning ranch-style home. The family dog Bode did not survive. Jondrea was not home during the time of the fire. Teays Valley Fire Captain Jonathan Smoot noticed immediate support from neighbors after the fire. "They were very helpful in giving them clothes and they saved some things," Smoot said. "Hopefully it continues." Hope is coming. Fewer than 15 hours after the fire, drop-off and fund locations were created. Those wishing to help the Justice family can make donations to the "Travis and Jondrea Justice Fire Fund" at any City National Bank. Also, people can bring items to the River's Edge Cafe in St. Albans or Bammy's Chili Dogs
Putnam Business Park moves forward By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
A vision more than 17 years-inthe-making is gradually becoming reality for the Putnam County Business Park. The potential economic engine for the county is accelerating. Excavators tower toward the sky and carve into land in the Fraziers Bottom site. A new mining equipment firm greets traffic along a widened Winfield Road. Another business agrees to build on land across the road. Every day, crews move more than 100 loads of dirt from a site at phase III that stretches across 20 acres, toward the new U.S. 35. Soon, utilities will reach this south-side portion of the 205acre park. The excavation will provide fill dirt for another development: Solutia, a chemical company in Nitro. In exchange for the dirt, the leveling of the site in Fraziers Bottom is at no cost to the county.
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Andrew Dunlap, the new Putnam County Development Authority director stands in front of 20-acres of land that is being developed toward the southern portion of the Putnam County Business Park. Andrew Dunlap, Putnam County Development Authority's executive director couldn't be more pleased with the ever-in-
creasing appeal of the business park. "Every week, we're seeing a difference here," he said. "Most
businesses were in a wait-andsee posture, but now they're loosSEE PARK ON PAGE 4
Redskins come through as team to beat By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com
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Hurricane wants to be a team that returns to the state tournament. The Redskins were reminded in their season opener that the team part must come before the tournament part. Logan visited Hurricane Thursday night, and the Wildcats led by as many as 13 points late in the second quarter before Coach Lance Sutherland’s squad emphatically turned things around. The Redskins finished the first half on a 6-0 run then added a pair of 12-2 runs in the second half to finish off a 78-63 victory.
“In the first half we were definitely going one-on-one,” said senior Henry Sorsaia, who scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Garrett DeFries, who had 22 points and a pair of blocked shots, added, “We weren’t moving the ball. Last year we played great as a team. This year we have a long way to go, but we’ll get there.” Ace Estep had 12 points, and new point guard Jacob LemmerSEE REDSKINS ON PAGE 16 Junior Garrett DeFries drives to the basket. He had 22 points and a pair of blocked shots in Hurricane's victory over Logan.
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Country Western Dance The Brown Sisters will be the entertainment for the Nitro Senior Center's "Country Western Dance" to be held on December 21, 2013. The evening will start with a concession opening at 5:00 p.m. and music and dancing starts at 6:00 p.m. The center is located on Second Avenue and 21st Street, Nitro. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the Nitro Centers activities.
The Sights and Sounds of Christmas The youth group of the Teays Valley Church of God will be helping Putnam County get into the Christmas Spirit as they present, “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas,” an evening of instrumental and vocal music along with worship dance on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:45 pm. Participants are from seven different middle and high schools in Putnam, Kanawha, and Cabell counties. They include: Carissa Jones, Paige Williams, Drew Williams, Hannah Lacy, Hannah Pratt, Joshua Pratt, Taylor Isaacs, Emily Holbrook, B.G. Loper, Stephanie Loper, Collin Lawrence, Raegan Haas, and Michaela Ball. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Rd., (formerly 4430) just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-757-9222 or visit www.tvcog.org for more information.
Putnam Farmer’s Market meeting The annual membership meeting will be held on January 12 at the Hurricane City Hall from 1 pm - 3 pm. We will be starting the meeting with a covered dish lunch. The Market will provide meat, drinks, rolls and table service. We are asking members to bring side dishes and desserts. The meal will be from 1 -1:30 pm and will be good time to get to know your fellow market members better. The business meeting will be
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held from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. There are several changes to the Bylaws and Market Rules that will be discussed and voted on by the membership. We will also be electing new officers to serve for 2014 and will also be electing three members to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in being elected to the Board, please contact the nominating committee - Leasa Harless at 304-586-1279 or Susan Maslowski at 304-7435257. For more information or please visit our website.
Digital photography classes for beginners Beginning Digital Photography Classes will be taught by Laura Moul starting Tuesdays in January 2014 in Hurricane (starting Jan 21) at The Commons in Putnam Park. For more information see www.moulphotography.com. Preregistration is required. Call 304-743-8281 for more information or Putnam Parks Office 304-562-0518 ext 10. Laura will help anyone with their new camera they received for Christmas. Gift certificates for her popular photo classes can be personalized and ready to give as gifts. The three session class fee of $75 includes extensive reference materials.
Skating rink is open Admission is only $5.00 per person. Hours of operation are Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday’s 2 to 9:00 p.m.; Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - January by appt. only. Please call 304562-0518 ext. 11 for more information.
2014 pool discounts This holiday season the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission is giving a 25% discount on 2014 season passes. A great stocking stuffer! Beat the deadline December 21!!! To purchase season passes contact the Putnam County Parks and Recreation office by December 21 at 562-0518 ext. 10.
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WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane “CHRISTMAS, HUSTLE-BUSTLE” Thought for the week: Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. (KJV) If you do not know how to do the hustle-bustle, listen up! There are many ways to do it. First of all you can put a whole lot into it, or nothing at all. Still interested? You can visit the town malls, walk and look, and shop and drop, or you can go to one or more places to shop (gift card) and that takes care of it. You can take it out of your kitchen oven, place a card on it – done. You can
sit in your easy chair with your checkbook and send it by mail or you can get on a computer and have it delivered. However you want to do it, it’s still called the hustle- bustle of Christmas gift giving. Can you imagine 2000 years ago when King Herod received news of a future King to be born that could take his place. He was so upset he ordered his men to destroy all babies under two years of age. What a fearful–type of hustle-bustle the city became. With such greed of power, one ruler caused a generation of that city to be destroyed. Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth,
Velma’sView By Velma Kitchens Motivation Most of us are motivated to do something. I find myself in the mornings thinking about all the things I will do throughout the day, but especially in the evenings. I also find myself in the evenings tired and not motivated to do much of anything, especially the things I was hoping to get accomplished earlier in the day. I find myself in the morning
hours solving a lot of problems and problems of others and pondering on the things I want to do, like take that mission trip I always wanted to go on and the out-west trip and so on and so on. A wild imagination can go far and wide and then come full circle to reality. There is nothing wrong with a big imagination and I believe it helps creativity. As someone who has always had a big imagina-
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The Putnam Standard and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. This was a time when we ask the big WHY question. Why God allows such tragedy’s to happen to little children, just as the many school shootings that have happened recently in our own time. We ask the big WHY at the loss of a loved one in a tragic accident here at the holiday season. We, as created humans will not know the answers here on earth. He asked us to TRUST him, God is still in control and He knows what He is doing. Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name; for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea I have made him. Prayer: God in Heaven,Thank you for giving your Son, that we may have everlasting life, guide us thru the hustle-bustle season in your name. Amen.
tion, I believe it helps in writing and writers are creative and they have to have imaginations to complete their work. We are motivated to get up in the mornings and do something in this life that helps us. When we were younger and my Dad would yell at us to get up because we had to go to school, I was motivated because he only told us once and I didn't want to get in trouble first thing in the morning. I was also motivated to get a job after high school. I knew I had to go to school or get a job. I had even thought about the military and I am glad I got a job. I don't think I would have been motivated to go through basic training but I knew there would be someone who would make me motivated. Kids need motivated in this day and time to do good and keep on going to school and go on to college or get jobs and support their families. Being motivated is a key to a creative life and we need more motivated people in this world with big imaginations.
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New business strums onto Main Street By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
Notes and melodies welcomed county and city officials to the grand opening of Main Street Music. The new business offers lessons, instrument repair and a plethora of instruments and accessories. Yamaha, Ibanez, Squier, Dean and Fender guitars hang from the walls above owner Loren Amsbary and technician Sam Delauter. The two's passion for all things music is resonating throughout Hurricane, Putnam County and the state. Every high school band in the county plays on many instruments repaired and maintained by Delauter. The technician repairs instruments for 26 schools in 10 counties across the Mountain State. "I've always been mechanical and always enjoyed fixing things," he said. "There's a lot of pride in taking something people would just sell for scrap metal, fixing it and bringing it back to a
City and county leaders welcome Main Street Music to Hurricane. From left to right (standing): Ben Newhouse, Barbara Topham, Gretchen White, Scott Edwards, Sarah Meadows and Ashley Alford. From left to right (seated): owner Loren Amsbary and technician Sam Delauter. top-of-the-line instrument." Amsbary said the demand for music lessons and repair drew him and Delauter to open Main Street Music.
"We want to help outfit people with what they need music-wise," the Marshall Music Education major said. "I play in several bands, and I know how nice it is
to have a local musical store that helps you get the gig done." Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards is proud to offer another business to the ever-growing
Main Street. "I think it's great having a place like this in downtown Hurricane a quality shop like this is a hidden jewel for the city," he said. "People from other counties and cities drive here and then they may get a bite to eat next door and they get an idea of what we have in Hurricane." After the ribbon cutting, Delauter and Amsbary grabbed their acoustic guitars and strummed melodies together. "This is my artistic expression, and I love the fact that it's a universal language," Amsbary said. "I love to help people develop their musical skills - to me that's an honor." Delauter agreed. "I love the expression and freedom in it, because when you play, you let the instrument speak and what comes out is amazing," he said. "A good song can take you out of the darkest place." Main Street Music is at 2729 Main Street. It is open from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (304) 397-6179 or visit its site on Facebook.
Town discusses completed and upcoming projects By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
Poca Council members continue working on upgrades and improvements for the town. During the Dec. 9 public meeting, they spoke to local artist J.P. Owens about a project they have been seeking to complete for two years: a new sign on the garage at town hall. Town leaders want an image, depicting a sternwheel and water on the 30-year-old metal building. Once completed, the new 8' x 8' sign will greet drivers and residents passing by on W. Va. Route 62. "We want a weather-resistant sign on a metal building that has very little eave to protect it," Mayor Jim Caruthers said. "We wanted this two years ago for Heritage Days, so we're ready to move forward with this." New signs stand throughout
Poca. Two "welcome" signs - one at each end of town have been completed within the past two months. Also, new signs at Poca Middle and Elementary schools have been constructed within the past few weeks. Councilmember William "Wimpy" Jones helped design the town signs. He said special paints and materials must be used to create long-lasting images. "You must use acrylic enamel," Jones said. Councilmember Larry Echols asked, "Could we use two sheets of marine-grade plywood for the new sign?" Owens responded, "It will mold up if you use that." The push to create new imagery in Poca is all about beautification and appeal, the mayor said. Caruthers and the council agreed to allow the local artist until early January to provide a draft of the new sign. In other discussions, the
mayor informed council members on the progress of two town projects: sewer and streets.
"The sewer is about done we're finishing it up," Caruthers said. "The street paving in town
is 70 percent done." The Town of Poca will meet again 7:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 13.
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Christian's Sports Beat: From the Gridiron to the Nation’s Capital
By: Christian Deiss
Walking in the halls of the U.S. Senate these days is one of the biggest sports fan in West Virginia. Senator Joe Manchin roots and follows all of West Virginia’s sports teams from high school to college. Recently Senator Manchin came to my school, Mountain View Elementary (Scott Depot) to talk to my fellow fourth grade classmates and allowed me to interview him for this week’s column. First off I asked Senator Manchin if he still has time to keep up with West Virginia University and Marshall Sports. Manchin answered, “I watch every day, I read the sports page every day. I follow the sports world very carefully. West Virginia had a very difficult season this year, we have to rebuild and get good again. Marshall has done a tremendous job and going to a bowl game is awe-
some.” Manchin’s Washington, DC office is less than an hour away from Annapolis, Maryland the site of the Military Bowl that has Marshall facing Maryland on December 27. Speaking of West Virginia and Marshall, when Senator Manchin was governor, he helped start the Coal Bowl football game, between the two arch rivals, which isn’t played anymore after seven straight years. I asked what he thought it would take to get the big game started again, “I really don’t know. I am a little discouraged that they are not playing. It was the greatest game we had in our state. It was a game we had two rivals in our state very highly respected schools and it was always a sellout at either stadium. It got fans together; sometimes you had members of the same family that were rooting for the two different squads. Some were wearing blue and gold and some were wearing green and white.” I have learned that high school sports can help communities recover after disasters rock a local area. In 1968, the Farmington Mine Disaster took place killing 78 miners in Marion County. Senator Manchin grew up in the small coal town, losing his uncle and former classmates and teammates he went to school with at Farmington High School in the mine explosion. Manchin explained how high school
Christian interviews Senator Joe Manchin at Mountain View Elementary School. Photo by Kelly Stadelman sports can help keep a community together during a rough time, “That event as you know was very dear and close to me. Any time in West Virginia a tragedy occurs and hardships fall upon a community, everyone pulls together and forgets about who they were mad at and band together as one and a Friday night football game always gets a community excited and heal.” Manchin graduated from Farmington High School in 1965 before heading off to WVU on a football scholarship. At WVU, the young Manchin was an up and coming quarterback on the Mountaineer squad before he sustained a career ending knee injury prior to his sophomore year. Manchin told me he had fond memories of
playing under center for WVU, “It was something, I had a good opportunity but it all ended when I got hurt, but I really thought it was a privilege for me to get a scholarship to go and learn and play ball at WVU, which was always my dream.” While the injury stopped him from playing football it got Manchin focused on other opportunities in life, “Well sports would’ve run out sooner or later and politics is something that is with us all of our lives, whether you are involved or not. So I would encourage everyone to understand how politics work, the government, the constitution, so it’s important and necessary to have people involved in the process.” Manchin followed in the foot-
Many have their eyes fixed on the 15 available acres in phase I of the park, near Winfield Road. The parcels here are developed with utilities. "We have shovel-ready plots and we're getting more ready to go," Dunlap said. County Administrator Brian Donat is happy to see business park move forward. “We were always very hopeful business development would prosper in the park,” he said. And it is. More than 50 acres of the land are now occupied by companies
that are constantly expanding. Nippon Thermostat, FL SmidthLudowici and Multicoat are some of these. Multicoat Products is expanding its operation with the help of the WVEDA. The company agreed to purchase a 3.7 acre tract of land along Winfield Road. Construction is set to begin in February. "The parcel was purchased in 2007 and it looks like they're going to move forward with their new building." Dunlap said. The recent growth of commerce and traffic helped spur the
steps of two National Football League Hall of Famers at Farmington High - Frank Gatski and Sam Huff - and noted that it was unique that a small West Virginia high school would produce two all-time football greats, “Those were two of my idols growing up and I was thinking if they could play in the NFL coming from Farmington, surely I could do it too. It just made me think if you work hard enough and you practice hard enough and you are determined enough, no matter where you come from you can succeed.” Everyone who reads this column knows I root for the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles, so I wanted to know what teams Senator Manchin cheered for growing up, “The Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, because where I grew up in West Virginia, Pittsburgh was our closest major city so it just seemed natural to root for them.” It’s every little boy’s dream to be president someday and Senator Manchin isn’t far away from that office, but he told me it probably wasn’t going to happen, “I think that time has passed. What I want to be able to do is help our country as much as I can in the position I am in today as Senator.” I had fun interviewing Senator Manchin and having him come to my school. It was an experience I won’t forget anytime soon.
PARK FROM PAGE 1 ening up." Dunlap continued, "This is all an indication that the economy is
improving a little bit, and we're seeing more interest in our available land from potential tenants."
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re-opening of the nearby Marathon station. The housing market in the Frazier's Bottom area has also gained traction with the addition of new homes and subdivisions. “The best news I ever get is when businesses expand or show interest in the county,” Donat said. “To see businesses paying wages [high enough so that] employees can buy houses here is even better.” Dunlap shares the sentiment. He believes the business park's growth has just begun. Local and international businesses constantly eye lots in the Kanawha River community, Dunlap said. "We're seeing more activity," he said. Putnam County Development Authority Project Director Heather Vanater agreed. "We're seeing businesses not having the same record as they have years before, but seeing their levels come up like they were in 2008," she said. "Now, we're seeing companies let go of funding and we're seeing expansion." Dunlap added, "And that leads to employment and economic activity in general...We're ready to go.”
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Merry Christmas
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Mayor Scott Edwards joins his wife Danielle and daughter Peyton at the Christmas Parade. The Hurricane Middle School Dance Team performs during the parade.
Tessa Davis and Waylon, Ricky, Skylar and Rick Rose of Hurricane enjoy time with Santa Clause.
Ethan Roma enjoys time with a Chorki named "Jack" and a Chihuahua named "Oreo" during the Putnam County Parks' Reindog Parade. Photo by Justin Waybright The Hurricane Civic Chorus performs under the Gazebo at Main Street.
Caity Whitwer participates during the band's march down Main Street.
Matt Lyon leads the band during its performance at the Christmas Parade.
The Hurricane High School band marches down Main Street during the 2013 Christmas Parade.
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Heather Smith stands by her Basset hound "Masy" after winning first place in the "Medium-size Dog" category. Photo by Justin Waybright.
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Giving honor to veterans and service members can happen every day of the year if you really put your mind to it. While many people enjoy long weekends and holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Veteran’s Day, one company decided that every day was worth giving honor, and decided to do something about it. Classy Clean, LLC is a veteran owned, local maid service provider in Hurricane who serves residents in the areas spanning from Charleston to Huntington. Owners Mike and Nicole Masey are also serving local heroes all year long by providing free house cleaning services through Cleaning for Heroes. Cleaning for Heroes is a non-
profit organization that connects maid services across the nation to deserving individuals who have been injured or disabled in the line of duty. Cleaning for Heroes is dedicated to providing house-cleaning services, at no cost, to disabled and/or elderly members of the United States Military, local police or fire departments. Veterans' organizations nationwide are trying hard to meet the needs of disabled veterans, but until Cleaning for Heroes, there was no organization dedicated to meeting the needs of this very deserving group of men and women by providing much needed house cleaning help. Classy Clean is the first company to step forward and offer their help in the state of West Vir-
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ginia. Nicole Masey, Classy Clean, LLC explains: “We determined very early on during the formation of Classy Clean that service to the community would be a pillar of our organization. As veterans ourselves, we could not think of a better way than to give back to those who have severed our country and communities so selflessly. “Cleaning For Heroes provides us with a mechanism to reach out to those in need and we are extremely proud to be a part of this amazing organization.” Classy Clean demonstrates to their community they are a compassionate and socially responsible business by agreeing to provide their professional services at no charge for at least two veterans each month. Classy Clean provides residential and commercial cleaning services that are customized to meet the individual needs and budgets of their clients. They are insured, bonded, and licensed to perform business in the state of West Virginia. You may learn more about Classy Clean by visiting the website, www.classycleanwv.com or following on Facebook and Twitter at classycleanwv.
Stress management during the holidays The song says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” but for many of us, the holidays can bring on a great deal of stress. Although this time of year is filled with holiday parties and family, it also is filled with filled with financial obligations and bad eating. All of this can take a toll on your health so you need some ways to help deal with the stress so the holidays can be more enjoyable. Be realistic with your holiday schedule. With all of the parties and obligations there is no way you can be everywhere. The best way to manage your time is to prioritize which events you must attend, such as office celebrations and family functions and make sure you don’t over commit to too many parties. If you plan ahead and keep a calendar, it will keep your holidays organized and more manageable. Try to stay with a routine. School is out and time off of work can be a great time to sleep in, stay up late and skip the gym. However, you will be much better off sticking to a schedule as much as possible. So, make sure that you maintain normal bed-
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time schedules and make a point to eat healthy as much as possible in between all of the delicious holiday treats. With lots of activities going on, extra rest is very important to keep up with everything. Don’t be Clark Griswold. Holidays won’t always be perfect so try not to place that burden on you. Simply enjoy your time with friends and family and understand that others can be just as stressed as you. Also, holidays affect everyone differently. Many people can suffer from seasonal depression and it’s important to recognize. Try to not overspend. Sticking to a budget is very important so you don’t suffer from a financial hangover. There are several ways to do this. One way is to look into opening a Christmas club account at your bank which allows you to put aside money throughout the year. Another idea is to buy throughout the year so you don’t have to deal with financial strain during the holidays. Make a list and a budget and it will make gifting less stressful. Be aware of what can cause stress. Are there certain triggers that can set you off? If so, make sure you take precautions to help deal with them. Recognize negative feelings and learn how to cope with them. It will help keep your mental health in check this holiday season and will lead to an overall better experience. 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.
Hometown Elementary Spelling Bee Winner Hometown Elementary School would like to announce its school spelling bee winner as Bryson Barnett. The runner up is Abby Fox. Classroom spelling bee winners are: Tristan Fellure, Bryson Barnett, Blake Buzzard, Grace Davis, Andrew Scantlin, Haley Shue, Caleb Herndon, Autumn Pauley, Abby Fox and Jeremy Martin.
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Chocolate West Virginia Poison Center Offers Poison Éclair Cake Safety Tips Throughout the Holidays Submitted by Ashley Unger Ingredients: 1 pkg graham crackers 2 pkgs of small instant French vanilla pudding 1 12 oz Cool Whip Can of chocolate frosting 2 cups cold milk Directions: Grease 13x9 pan, line with layer of graham crackers. Prepare instant pudding with 2 cups cold milk. Mix until thick. Fold in Cool Whip & blend well. Pour half mixture into pan, cover with second layer of graham crackers and pour rest of pudding over crackers. Third layer of crackers. Frost top. Refrigerate at least 24 or 48 hours.
Crescents Submitted by Ashley Unger Ingredients: ½ cup butter (Imperial) 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup flour 1 cup nuts (finely chopped pecans) Directions: Cream butter & sugar. Blend in flour slowly & add nuts. Form into crescents. Bake on greased cookie sheet about 20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while hot. Triple these for a big batch.
Pat Oxley’s Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups Submitted by Eloise McDonie Ingredients: 1 – 8 oz pkg cream cheese (softened) ½ cup sugar 1 – 11 oz jar Mandarin Oranges (drained) 1 – 10 oz Maraschino Cherries (drained) 1 – 8 oz crushed pineapple (drained) ½ cup chopped pecans 1 – 8 oz carton cool whip (thawed) Directions: Mix ingredients. Line muffin cups with paper liners. Fill with ingredients. Freeze until firm. Take from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Makes 24.
During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is easy to overlook unsuspecting items in the home that could pose a real hazard. “Poisonings often occur when normal routines are disrupted, as is common during the holidays,” says Carissa McBurney, Community Outreach Coordinator for the West Virginia Poison Center. To help ensure that your holiday season is safe and merry, stay aware of the following potential hazards. Decorations Although glass candle lamps filled with liquid fuels are beautiful during this time of year, the liquid fuels can be very dangerous if swallowed. Many of these fuels may look like pretty beverages. Be sure to keep products in their original container and out of children’s reach. Snow spray may help make your décor realistic, but be careful as the pressurized container may cause eye damage if sprayed directly into the eye. As with all products, follow the warning labels and directions on the container. Food Food and celebrations are part of the joy of the holidays, but be sure to take proper precautions to avoid food poisoning. Make sure all meats are thoroughly cooked
and do not use the same plate before cooking and after cooking to avoid cross-contamination. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. If food is left at room temperature for a long period, discard all food that would require refrigeration. Alcohol Alcohol can be very dangerous to children, as well as to pets. Keep all alcohol products out of children and pet’s reach. During the holidays when parties and celebrations are taking place, children are more apt to drink unfinished alcoholic beverages. Clean up all alcohol immediately following dinner or parties. Be careful with mixing alcohol with medications. Alcohol can interact with medications in different ways and can lead to minor or life threatening consequences. Toys Although many precautions have been taken to make toys safe for children, some toys being sold are still unsafe. Always stay up-todate on toy recalls and toys containing unsafe chemicals. Most children’s products using small batteries are required to have a secured compartment to lessen the chance of accidental exposures. However, children can still swallow these batteries if not secured. Do not allow children to play with button batteries or
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items whose batteries are easily accessible. If the battery becomes lodged in the throat, esophagus, stomach, or intestine, the outcome can be potentially fatal. Also, do not purchase magnetic toy sets or novelty items if there are young children in the home as these high-powered magnets can also have devastating consequences if swallowed. If you suspect a poisoning has occurred, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Call the West Virginia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Medical experts at the West Virginia Poison Center are available 24/7, even on the
holiday, to answer calls about poison emergencies and poison questions. About the West Virginia Poison Center:The West Virginia Poison Center provides comprehensive emergency poison information, prevention and educational resources to West Virginians 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The WVPC is staffed by nurses, pharmacists and physicians with special training in treatment of poisonings. Located in Charleston, WV, the WVPC is a part of the West Virginia University-Charleston Division. Toll-free:1-800-222-1222.
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Throughout 2014, our community’s own Red Hot Show Choir is celebrating its 20th year at Hurricane High School! Join the celebration at Red Hot’s annual Dinner Theater on January 10, 11, and 12. This long-standing tradition has grown extremely popular over the years by providing a full service meal, featuring our seven-time State Champion Show Choir members as the servers. While eating a home cooked meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, homemade rolls, dessert and drink, guests will be entertained by special MC’s, individual performances, and over $2,000 in prizes. Following dinner, Red Hot will debut its complete 2014 competition show. Proceeds from the weekend will fund the group’s expenses for the upcoming competition season. Show times are Friday at 6:30 pm; Saturday at 1pm and 6:30 pm; and Sunday at 1 pm. Cost is $15 adults and $10 children 10 and under. Saturday’s 1:00 matinee offers discount pricing of $12 adults and $7 children. The event is held at HHS and doors open one hour prior to dinner. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 304-545-7884. Red Hot truly appreciates the continued support of this community!
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Salvation Army needs your help this Christmas The Salvation Army is working hard to help the community this holiday season. This past month they’ve been helping residents with clothing, food and energy assistance. Now, they're kicking it into high gear to gather toys for children in the community. But, what they need most right now is your help. “We have over 400 angels that have not been adopted,” said Major Darrell Kingsbury, Area Commander for The Salvation Army. Angels can be adopted at Charleston Town Center on the second level near Talbot's store. With a decrease in donations at the kettles, Christmas is looking bleak for the Charleston, WV Salvation Army. With just twenty days to raise their goal of $250,000, The Salvation Army needs the help of local residents. Area residents are asked to volunteer to ring bells at a kettle location, drop donations in the red kettles or to mail a check to their local Salvation Army office at PO Box 6130 Charleston, WV 25362. Volunteers can donate as little as two hours service, or as much as they like. There is no maximum. Call 304-343-4548 x 113 to volunteer. Major Darrell Kingsbury said “This community has always proven that it has a generous heart and spirit. I know they will come through for us during this time of need. We believe that, with the generosity of this community, we can attain our
Missing man found, cause of death undetermined The West Virginia Medical Examiner's office has positively identified through dental records the human remains found in the Scott Depot area of Putnam County on 12/06/2013 to be that of Brian Christopher Sexton Jr. The Medical Examiner stated the remains were consistent with being at the sight of his discovery without being moved since the date of his disappearance and ruled the death to be "undetermined pending toxicology results with no evidence of physical trauma, violence, or foul play." Sexton was found late Friday afternoon Dec. 6 by a hunter in the woods in Scott Depot.
goal for this season and the upcoming year.” For all of us, especially this year, the best prescription is to make Christmas a celebration of love and giving and to find in the season the truth that it is more blessed to give than to receive. By participating in The Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign, you can give a special Christmas present to your community. Working together, we can make wishes come true this Christmas. Over 1500 children in Kanawha, Putnam, Clay and Roane coun-
ties are expecting gifts and toys from The Salvation Army this season. Your help is needed to make these dreams come true. The Salvation Army works in many ways to give help to all who need assistance. Programs during the holidays include entertainment and companionship for nursing home residents, blankets for the homeless, meals for people who would be alone on Christmas Day, and toys and clothing for children from families who cannot afford such luxuries.
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Putnam Chamber annual dinner The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting will take place at the Charleston Marriott on Friday, Jan. 31. The Chamber encourages all members to attend; help us commemorate 2013 and plan for 2014. The Chamber would like members representing establishments of all sizes and kinds to gather in support and growth of Putnam County area businesses. Reservations for sponsorships are being accepted at this time and invitations will be mailed soon. Deadlines do apply to certain sponsorships. The Chamber asks that atten-
dees confirm sponsorship and/or reservation early since this annual event is a sell-out every year. Please email chamber@putnamcounty.org or call 304.757.6510 to coordinate your participation. Sponsorships are as follows: * Gold Sponsor: $2,000 – Industry Exclusive – includes 8 seats. Listed on invitation (time permitting), one month advertisement on the Putnam County Chamber website individual company logos on Power Point presentation, program, placard and all press releases. * Silver Sponsor: $1,500 – includes 8 seats. Listed as group Power Point presentation, pro-
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Winfield Middle gets grant Ninety percent of American schools do not teach computer science; ninety-five percent of students never try computer programming, and of those who do, girls and minorities are severely underrepresented – all of this in spite of the fact that technology shapes nearly every aspect of our lives. That is why all of the 670 students at Winfield Middle School will take part in the largest education event in history: The Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is an event organized by Code.org and supported by Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and more than one-hundred other organizations, to prove that regardless of age, race or gender, anyone can learn to build the technologies of the future. Every participant will spend an hour learning computer science, with online tutorials featuring Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Angry Birds. It is a statement that today’s students are ready to learn critical skills for 21st century success. Winfield Middle students will join over two-million students worldwide in The Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week in December. To aid them in this endeavor, Code.org has awarded the school a $10,000 grant to purchase laptop computers. They are the only West Virginia school to receive these funds for taking this step. Superintendent of Putnam County Schools Chuck Hatfield will present the $10,000 check to Winfield Middle School science teacher, Erika Klose, who organized the event, at the Putnam County Board of Education meeting on December 16, 2013.
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Upcoming School Sports Buffalo: Buffalo Girls BB Dec. 19 – Man (A) Buffalo Boys BB Dec. 17 – South Gallia (H) Dec. 20 – Moorefield (A) Dec. 21 – Pendleton (A) Buffalo Wrestling Dec. 17 – Quad (Parkersburg South) Buffalo Wrestling Dec. 21 – Barn Brawl (H) Hurricane: Hurricane Girls BB Dec. 17 – Woodrow Wilson (H) Dec. 19 – Parkersburg (A) Dec. 21 – Point Pleasant (H) Hurricane Boys BB Dec. 18 – Ripley (H) Dec. 20 – Capital (H) Hurricane Wrestling Dec. 19 – George Wash. / Woodrow Wilson Poca: Poca Girls BB Dec. 16 – Herbert Hoover (H) Dec. 20 – Clay Co. (H) Poca Boys BB Dec. 17 – Mingo (A) Dec. 21 – Robert C. Byrd (A) Poca Wrestling Dec. 21 – Barn Brawl (A) Winfield: Winfield Girls BB Dec. 17 – Princeton (H) Dec. 19 – GW (A) Winfield Boys BB Dec. 17 – Oak Hill (A) Dec. 20 – Wheeling Park (A) Dec. 23 – Point Pleasant (H) Winfield Wrestling Dec. 20 – Musselman (A)
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Phil Hudnall, of AEP John Amos Plant and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, thanks the award winning Poca Show Choir for providing entertainment during the Dec. 12 Business After Hours. The group sang a Lady Gaga song and a medley from Footloose. The Putnam Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours sponsored by AEP John Amos Plant drew a good crowd. Among those attending, left to right, Dave Wickline of AEP John Amos Plant, Jim Caruthers, Marty Chapman, president of the Putnam County Chamber, Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes and Bill Cummings of AEP John Amos Plant.
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The 2014 Putnam County 4H Special Lamb Program registration is now open! The Special Lamb Project for Putnam County pairs youth with special needs with a 4H’er experienced in raising livestock. Together, this pair shares the duty of feeding and caring for a lamb, and showing it and selling it at the Putnam County Fair in July. Each member of the team receives part of the proceeds from the sale of the lamb. This program is unique in that it offers realistic experiences to youth with special needs, with the goal of developing their physical and mental potentials. For the non-disabled 4-H member, this pro-
gram will establish a greater understanding of persons with disabilities and establish a friendship bond that will last for a lifetime. We are now taking in applications for youth interested in participating in the 2014 Special Lamb Program. Participants in this program must be me at least 9 years of age by January 1, 2014 and cannot be older than 21 as of January 1, 2014. 4-H’er applications are due by January 2, 2014, and the special lamb partner’s application is due by January 10, 2014. To access the applications you can go to: http://putnam.ext.wvu.edu/4h /spec-lamb-pgm , or call the Putnam County Extension Of-
fice and have them mail you an application. Questions can concerns regarding the program can be directed to: Beth Baldwin, 4-H Agent for Putnam County at (304) 586-0217. Programs and activities offered by West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Director, Cooperative Extension Service, West Virginia University.
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Putnam seeks alternative for drug offenders By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
In an effort to thwart the rising crime rate, slow the soaring jail bill and break the addiction cycle, Putnam County Commissioners approved an alternative sentencing option they hope will heal the area drug problem. The proposed solution is The Healing Place, a drug treatment center in Huntington that boasts a 70 percent success rate of graduates who remain sober after more than one year following completion. The 12-step program lasts six to nine months and is open to men. During Tuesday's commission meeting, county leaders learned about the potential cost savings the center could provide.
The per diem at The Healing Place is $32.50, according to Matt Boggs, project coordinator. This is a 67 percent savings over the inmate per diem of $48.25. That equals about a $7,000 annual savings per person. Boggs approached commissioners. "This disease affects us on every socioeconomic level," he said. "But, we're teaching men to be accountable and we're putting families back together...Lives are changing." The successful Healing Place graduate continued, "I ask you to stand up and make changes, so the state of West Virginia can begin healing." Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Sorsaia has watched the number of drug-related crimes rise during the past
few years. Area law enforcement officials agree that about 90 percent of them involve drugs. Sorsaia believes The Healing Place could be the solution to the problem. "To dedicate two beds at the facility for Putnam County would be a symbolic gesture on our part," he said. "We have drug courts, community corrections and day report that are pushing the envelopes, but we are desperately in need of more in-patient drug treatment centers." Sorsaia continued, "I visited The Healing Place and it is the only place I know of around that is doing the job." One-by-one, commissioners shared their views toward the request. "I think it's truly needed, not
just for Putnam County, but the whole state," said Commissioner Steve Andes. "However, we're going to $1.7 million on the jail bill and nobody pays us back they made the decision to make the mistake - so I'm asking is there anything where they can pay us back, because this falls on the taxpayers." Sorsaia answered, noting an unfortunate cycle that often spawns after conviction. "When we are convicting people, we are creating a whole sector of society that is unemployable," he said. Andes responded, "But, people don't want their taxes to go up, and this just adds to it. There should be something in place where they take personal responsibility." "We will look into the legal av-
enues for these individuals to compensate us," Sorsaia said. Commissioner President Joe Haynes shared his view on the matter. "I couldn't be more supportive of this program," he said. Commissioner Andy Skidmore asked, "Is this program presented as an alternative to jail?" "Yes," answered Sorsaia. "This is a step up, where they will be under 24-7 supervision for an extended period of time." Andes made a motion to reserve two beds for Putnam County at The Healing Place. The commission approved. "West Virginia has to think out of the box and be proactive about addiction," Sorsaia said. "If we're going to do something to keep someone out of jail, this is probably it."
continues to extinguish the grief...selfless love. Raynes stands amazed by the outpouring of community support. "They are wonderful people, and it's such a shame to see anything like this happen, but for people to get this fund set up so
quickly, it speaks volumes for what the community thinks of this family," Raynes said Captain Smoot is thankful the family made it out of the home. He recalled the intense flames that ripped through the ranch-style home at Beechwood Estates. "When we first pulled up, there
was a heavy fire from the front side of the house and the garage was fully involved with the fire, working its way to the living room," he said. "We were quick reacting and stopped the fire in the living room and saved some Christmas presents." Smoot continued, "We had it
knocked down in about five minutes." He believes the cause of the fire was electrical or chimney related. Firefighters from the Hurricane, Winfield, West Side and Nitro departments assisted in extinguishing the blaze. Putnam EMS crews also responded to the call.
FIRE FROM PAGE 1 in Dunbar. Items needed are clothes, gift cards, toiletries and Christmas gifts for Wyatt, a baseball fan. Rudi Raynes, a media specialist with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is friends with the hurting family. Through this tragic time, she noticed something that
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With nearly a full season left, Chelsey Parkins already is the leading scorer in Buffalo High School girls’ basketball history. But her focus is on the Lady Bison defense as she eyes her real goal – a trip to the Class A state basketball tournament. Parkins secured her place in school history Dec. 10 with a layup in the second quarter of Buffalo’s game against Poca. A change in the schedule allowed her to break the record at home as she stands at 1,154 points, 11 ahead of Tara Lewis, who played from 1999-2003. It’s likely Parkins’ jersey will join those of Lewis and Mikki Moore, who played at Buffalo from 19881992, hanging in the hallways outside the gym. But the second-team all-state selection from 2013 wants to do some more work before that happens. “I just think we have to work on our defense,” Parkins said when asked what it will take to get over the hump and into the state tournament. “Right now our defense is not where it needs to be. If we get our defense down, we’ll be OK.” Parkins already has signed to play softball at West Virginia State University, and the Lady Bison will seek their fourth consecutive state championship this spring. In an era where many players focus on just one season, Parkins chose to continue playing two sports. “I’ve always liked softball better,
Buffalo senior Chelsey Parkins became the Lady Bison’s all-time leading scorer in last week’s victory over Poca. She has 1,154 points in her career so far. A loud and rowdy student section helped lead the Hurricane Redskins to a win over the Logan Wildcats, 78-63. but I’ve played both since middle school,” she said. “I wanted to finish out my senior year because I’m never going to play basketball again. I want to make the most of it.” Parkins said she didn’t focus on the scoring mark, although Coach Jamie Ball had told her she was close. “He told me after the first game,” she said. “I needed like five, I think. I didn’t even know I was that close to it.” The accomplishment was celebrated at halftime of the Lady Bison 43-38 victory over crosscounty rival Poca. “It’s awesome,” she said with a smile. “It’s just awesome.” Buffalo, which got 11 points from Katie Allen in the game, is 21. Casey Skeens led Poca (0-3) with 14 points.
man and Trey Dawson had 10 each, Dawson adding four assists. That put all five starters in double figures with them accounting for 76 of the team’s 78 points, but Sutherland credited his substitutes with calming things down midway through the second quarter. Dustin Scarberry and Alex Osburn came off the bench, with Alex Wolford and Joseph Rogoszewski getting minutes late in the first quarter. “Our substitutes started to play as five,” Sutherland noted. “We need better play as a team and better decision making. That’s one of the things that will come. I thought Jacob played a hell of a game.” Logan didn’t make it easy to stay in a consistent flow. The
Wildcats were all over the floor and playing tight, as evidenced by the 25-to-1 free throw difference in favor of Hurricane in the first half. “They made us play ugly,” Sutherland said. “We’re lucky to win the game.” The Redskins’ free throw shooting wasn’t pretty, either. Hurricane made just 13 of 25 attempts in the first half and 25 of 47 for the game. “We’ve got to work on that,” said Sorsaia, who Sutherland said also moves into a different role this year, getting the green light to
take opponents off the dribble. “Against top teams you can’t do that. We’ve got to get to 70 percent.” Despite the fact that Logan played nearly twice as many players as Hurricane, the Redskins had the better of the play in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats 49-27. Sutherland attributed that to conditioning. “Everything we do in practice is at game speed,” he said. “For two hours, 120 minutes, we’re basically running at game speed. I think we are in pretty good shape.”
Hurricane girls win season opener
Senior Henry Sorsaia rises above a Logan player and gets a layup. He scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds against Logan.
Teays Valley Christian results Sophomore Emily Browning goes for a jump shot against Lincoln County during the season opener. The Lady Redskins won the game 68 to 54. Photo by Jack Rose Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography
Junior Hannah Thompson dives for possession of the ball during the match. Photo by Jack Rose Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography
Teays Valley Christian School is off to a 3-2 start early in the season. TVCS secured a 90-57 win over Ballard Christian Dec. 6 at the Calvary Classic in Hurricane hosted by Calvary Baptist Academy. TVCS shot 64% in that game,
with 37 rebounds and 19 assists, going 11 of 23 from 3-point range. Teays Valley was led by Vlad Novak with 18 points. Parker D'Antoni added 16, and Jace Hellar had 13. TVCS lost to Huntington St. Joe 67-51 on Dec. 10.
Obituaries
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CAROL SUE ARTHUR Mrs. Carol Sue Arthur, 76, of Poca, passed away Dec. 6, 2013. Carol is retired Magistrate Clerk with over 50 years of service. She is a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and a former member of Putnam County Board of Education and Putnam County Democratic Club. She is preceded in death by her husband, Neely Arthur and brother, Allen "Pud" Bailey. She is survived by her son Rusty and wife, Stephanie Arthur of Culloden; sisters, Phyllis Gibson of Poca and Katie Whittaker of Elkins; two granddaughters Brittanie and husband, Ryan Rimmey and Olivia Arthur; and two great-grandchildren, Brookelynn and Jalynn. The family would like to thank Broadmore Assisted Living and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Carol. Services were held Dec. 10 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Arthur officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. The family suggests donations are made to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 11410 Charleston Rd., Red House, WV 25168. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
GLORIA LEE CHANEY Gloria Lee Chaney, 86, of Hurricane, passed away Dec. 3, 2013. She was member of Hurricane First Baptist Church, a graduate of Hurricane High School, class of 1945, and had worked at Jo Ann Fabrics. She is survived by her husband, Cameron Chaney; sons, Tom Chaney (Jackie) of Hurricane, Alan Chaney (Robin) of Culloden and John Chaney of Eleanor; daughter, Robin Chaney of Georgetown, Ky.; sister, Peggy Cadman of Williamsport, Pa.; brother, Bob Ellis of Hurricane; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 7 at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park. Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
DANNY L. CHAPMAN Danny L. Chapman, 78, of Scott Depot, passed away Dec. 1,
2013. Danny was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Eskew Chapman; his daughter, Terri Lee Chapman; his parents, Scott and Alma Chapman; and his brother, Duane Keith Chapman. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; his son, Scott Robert Chapman (fiancee, Kristina Smith), and his granddaughter, Shelby Chapman, of Morgantown; his stepchildren, Chuck Mallory, Cindy Thomas and Dianna Faso of Naples, Fla.; brother-in-law, Robert Eskew (Donna) of Illinois; and nieces, Vicky Berghorst and Cheryl Jackson. He was born and continued to make his home in West Virginia. From an early age he loved all things with an engine; repairing, washing, waxing and polishing to perfection. He felt extremely lucky to have been able to make his living doing what he loved. He loved fast cars, motorcycles and NASCAR. Danny and his first wife, Mary Ann, owned and operated Danny's Service Center in Kanawha City for many years before moving to Scott Depot and opening Danny Chapman's Select Cars, from which he retired in 2001. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. William Harris for 43 years of wonderful care and also to Dr. James Tierney and staff for their constant care. A special thanks to his "adopted family," Roger and Grace Randolph, without whose love and support he could not have endured his final battle. Funeral services were held Dec. 7, at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, with Dr. Martin Hallet officiating. Burial will follow at Elk Hills Memorial Park, 4705 Pennsylvania Ave., Big Chimney. You may share sympathies with the family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m. The family suggests donations of sympathy be made to the following: Hospice House West, 4605-A MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; St. John United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560; David Lee Cancer Center, 3100 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane was honored to serve the Chapman family.
IRMA G. DeVORE Irma G. DeVore, 87, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away Dec. 9, 2013. Born May 15, 1926, in Fraziers Bottom, she was a daughter of the late Granville and Bessie Washington Wilcoxen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dwight DeVore. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God. She was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. Surviving are nieces, nephews
and cousins. Funeral services were held Dec. 11, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.
SALENA ALICE HANDLEY Salena Alice Handley, 84, of Culloden, passed away Dec. 5, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Culloden area and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ethel Burns; brothers, Lyle and Jackie Burns; and grandson, Derek Means. She was a member of the VFW post 9097 Lady's Auxiliary and loved spending time with friends at John Henson Senior Center. She is survived by daughters, Karen Handley of Culloden, Carolyn Handley of Dunbar and Kimberly Means of Barboursville; grandson, Trevor Means of Barboursville; sisters, Katherine Clark and Sue Ann (Ronnie) Jackson; and brother, William Burns. Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at Allen Funeral Home. Burial was in Culloden Cemetery Culloden. visit allenfuneralPlease homewv.com to share memories and condolences.
ANNA KATHRYN "TAT" HARRISON Anna Kathryn "Tat" Harrison, 88, of Scott Depot, passed away Dec. 8, 2013, at the home of her daughter, Donna Jividen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sattis O. "Doc" Harrison, and their infant son, Roger Allen. Also preceding her in death were her parents, J. Lunne and Sadie Harrison; her sisters, Virginia Wiblin, Violet Waite, Reba Ranson, Gaynelle Burdette and Edna Mae Jenkins; and brother, J.L. Harrison. Tat is survived by her daughter, Donna Jividen, and son-in-law, Veril; two granddaughters; one grandson; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Mary Harrison. The family would like to thank Kanawha Hospice Care, especially Lori and Kristin, for their wonderful care. The family requests donations to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387. Funeral services were held Dec. 10 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Gary Monday, her nephew, officiating. Burial was at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence or memory may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
LARRY E. HODGES Larry E. Hodges, 76, of Hurricane, died Dec. 3, 2013. Funeral services were held Dec. 6, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane.
Tuesday,December 17,2013 – Page 17 PATRICIA JEAN MESSENGER Patricia Jean Messenger, 52, of Milton, passed away Dec. 4, 2013. She was an insurance agent for Liberty Mutual in Teays Valley and a graduate of Hurricane High School. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Lewis, and son, Scott Russell, both of Hurricane; companion, Jeff Stafford of Milton; sister, Sherry Lindmark of Hurricane; brothers, Rick of Ohio and Joe of Kentucky; mother, Jean Hall of Winfield; and six grandchildren. Memorial services were held Dec. 6 at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane.
RAY HARDING MURPHY Ray Harding Murphy, 90, of Hurricane, passed away Dec. 9, 2013. Ray was born May 16, 1923, in Swandale, to the late Francis Banning and Ethel May Murphy. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Ray and Michael Wayne Murphy; four brothers, Coleman, Ralph, Robert and Carroll; and two sisters, Thelma and Gracie. Ray was a retired construction foreman, having worked on highways and coal strip mining. He was a member of Hurricane First Baptist Church, a member of Putnam Masonic Lodge 139 AF&AM. Joining the Army Air Force at age 17, he became a top turret gunner on a flying fortress during World War II, completing 30 missions over enemy territory and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and an Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air medal. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Audrey; son, Bill (Mary) Murphy of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter, Cathy (Dale) Burns of Huntington; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Russell Murphy of Clay; and sisters, Inez Maggio of Charleston and Zelma Heater of Gassaway. Funeral services were held Dec. 12, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. James McGehee officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park. Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
LOUIE ARDITH SIX Louie Ardith Six, 99, of Scott Depot, passed away at Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Naomi (Neff) Reynolds. Louie, a member of the First Advent Christian Church in Dunbar, was also preceded in death by her husband, James Milroy Six; brother, Howard Reynolds; and sisters, Lucille Six and Lorena Reynolds. She is survived by her son, Charles Edward Six Sr. and wife, Joy, of Scott Depot; brothers, Harold Reynolds of St. Albans and Hanley Reynolds of Charlotte,
N.C.; sisters, Lactie Calvert of Bridgeport and Loreta Phillips of Fairmont; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. The family would like to thank CAMC Teays Valley Hospital ICU and ER staff as well as all the staff of Putnam Care and Rehab nursing home for their wonderful care of Louie. Funeral services were held Dec. 9, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Pastor Nahum Balser officiating. Burial was at Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin. Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
JOHN W. SOVINE John W. Sovine, 88, of Hurricane, born Oct. 30, 1925, in Hurricane, passed away Dec. 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Beulah; his parents, Gilbert and Nannie Sovine; his twin sons, Stephen Clay and Michael Ray; and brother, Jim Sovine. He was a member of Hurricane First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by daughter, Joan Sovine of Hurricane; son, John W. Sovine Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Fayetteville, N.C.; daughter, Beth Milam of St. Albans; his four precious grandchildren, whom he loved dearly; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Madge Howerton of Cumberland, Va. Services were held Dec. 10, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Philip Bower officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park.
NELLIE JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS Nellie Josephine Williams, 75, of Eleanor, passed away Dec. 7, 2013. She was a lifelong homemaker. Born March 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Stover and Kate Craig Stover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll R. Williams, as well as four brothers and five sisters. Survivors include her children, Donnie Williams of Ravenswood, Mike Williams of Leon, Teresa Hart of Liberty and Greg Williams of Eleanor; brothers, Bob Stover of Buffalo and Jerry Stover of Nitro; sisters, Lorena Belle Rogers of Baltimore, Ohio, and Joan Smith of Red House; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kanawha HospiceCare for their compassionate service. Funeral services were held Dec. 9, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor David Panaro Jr. officiating. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Red House. Online condolences may be sent to theWilliams family by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
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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 elec-
PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT JULY 1, 2012 – JUNE 30, 2013
POSTAGE
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$10,350.33
ADVERTISING PREVIOUS BALANCE
$397.93
$458,954.34
INCOME: FIRE FEE DEPOSITS RETURNED CHECK
$967,833.66 ($548.20)
INTEREST: CHECKING CD # 7063669 CD # 7055932 CD # 7061239
$205.15 $386.62 $2,600.87 $1,639.65
TRAINING
$8,920.92
DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS
$1,455.50
AUDITS
$2,795.00
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
$2,837.00
INSURANCE
$2,475.00
WORKERS COMP TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL ASSETS:
$972,117.75 $1,431,072.09
EXPENDITURES: FIRE DEPARTMENTS & TEAMS: BUFFALO ELEANOR WINFIELD RT. 34 BANCROFT POCA TEAYS VALLEY HURRICANE
$45,633.55 $45,100.12 $48,511.40 $38,251.12 $36,093.13 $36,230.98 $71,048.62 $71,029.82
TOTAL:
$391,898.74
$954.00
CONTRACTED SERVICE: ELECTRONIC SERVICE MP&B PITNEY BOWES DE LAGE LANDEN PROPERTY TAX DIVISION (CD) ADELPHI KOMAX BUSINESS SYSTEMS
$3,780.00 $4,177.51 $1,136.16 $1,067.35 $9.74 $1,050.00 $202.50
INVESTIGATION
$1,532.00
REFUNDS/ERR PAYMENTS
$1,341.79
SUPPLIES/MATERIALS STAPLES PITNEY BOWES D SHELL/STATIONARY
$985.13 $84.79 $900.00
FIRE SERVICE BOARD: EMPLOYEES BENEFITS: EMPLOYEE WAGES FICA TAX GROUP INSURANCE RETIREMENT
$95,187.42 $7,281.96 $19,901.64 $13,326.24
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
$5,249.80
CAPITOL O/L – MISC.
$1,994.91
CAPITOL O/L – EQUIP.
$155,772.15
EMERGENCY REPAIR TELEPHONE PRINTING
FIRE SERVICE BOARD TOTAL:
$384,099.54
EXPENDITURE TOTAL:
$775,998.28
TOTAL ASSETS:
$655,073.81
$1,835.01
MAINT/REPAIR EQUIPMENT: ELECTRONIC SERVICE BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ADELPHI CONSULTING FINLEY FIRE ALAN CROSS, CDP STAPLES MAINT/REPAIR VEHICLES: FINLEY FIRE EQUIPMENT ABC FIRE SERVICES ALL AMERICAN FIRE EQUIPMENT GRESHAM’S AUTO WINFIELD VFD DILL’S FIRE EQUIPMENT tion 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
$8,929.89
$679.63
$5,894.71 $2,890.00 $343.95 $1,280.00 $2,182.17 $680.50 $106.74
$1,438.00 $9,965.00 $700.00 $602.50 $1,024.67 $380.00
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
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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, 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) 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 ___________________
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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES - An Equal Opportunity Employer DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS Application/complete job announcement @ http://wvde.state.w v.us/wvde-vacancies. Application can be mailed, email lbryant@access.k12.wv.us or faxed 304-558-0216 to Liz Bryant, WV Department of Education, Bldg. 6, Rm. 264, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25305-0330. Phone: 304-5582702. TITLE I TRANSITION SPECIALIST, PRESSLEY RIDGE AT GRANT GARDENS, ONA, WV Possesses an undergraduate degree in an education or human services field. Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully: (a) perform job requirements; (b) work within the special setting of a secure institution; and (c) work as part of a transition team in concert with others. SALARY: $40,410.00 $74,146.80 based of the Cabell County salary schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 12/20/2013 @ 4 p.m. I N F O R M AT I O N SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CHARLESTON, WV Minimum of five years field experience in the installat i o n , troubleshooting, and supporting of
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with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/20/2013 @ 4 p.m. SCHOOL COUNSELOR, J. M. “CHICK� BUCKBEE JUVENILE DET E N T I O N CENTER, AUGUSTA, WV Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia certificate as a school counselor for middle school and adolescent students as defined by West Virginia State Board Policy 5202. Possesses the knowledge skills and ability to successfully; (a) perform job requirements; (b) work within the special setting of a secure institution; and (c) work as part of a transition team in concert with others. SALARY: $38,010.00 $71,036.40 Hampshire County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 12/20/2013 @ 4 p.m. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, NORTHERN REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER, WHEELING, WV Holds or qualifies for a professional teaching certificate or permit endorsed in Multi-Categorical Special Education or equivalent as defined by State Board Policy 5202. Possesses the knowledge skills and ability to successfully (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within the special setting of a residential school and (c) work as part of a rehabilitation team in concert with others. S A L A R Y : $39,450.00 -
$78,078.00 commensurate with the Ohio County Professional Scale commensurate with education level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/20/2013 @ 4 p.m. A G R I C U LT U R E EDUCATION TEACHER, MT. OLIVE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, MT. OLIVE, WV Qualifies for or holds West Virginia Vocational Licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202, for Vocational Agriculture 9-12 or Agriculture Education 9-12. Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully; (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within a correctional setting and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others. S A L A R Y : $39,450.00 $72,836.40 based on the 2013-2014 Fayette County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/20/2013 @ 4
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http://wvde.state.w v.us/wvde-vacancies/. Three letters of reference, a resume’, a transcript of both undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded and a letter detailing your interest in the position must accompany the application. SALARY: $72,368.00$79,368.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience.) APPLY TO: Virginia Harris, Administrative Assistant/Secretary to WVBE, West Virginia Board of Education, Building 6, Room 351, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, West Virginia 253050330, Phone: 304558-3660 (3tc 12-17 wve)
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for quick sale $29,900.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1217 jc) HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER – 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 attached attic; garage. Very nice area. Assessed Price $87,000.00. Needs TLC. Sold “As Is� – Price reduced for quick sale $59,500.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1217 jc) HOUSE FOR SALE – 921 13th Street, Huntington. 3story Brick, 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, utility room, living room, kitchen, dining room. Needs TLC. Assessed price $51,400.00. Price just reduced. $14,900.00. 304295-9090. (1tc 1217 jc) SERVICES
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The Putnam Standard
Winfield heats up on opening night By Jack Withrow For The Putnam Standard
It was a cold, snow covered night for boys’ hoops around the state of West Virginia, but that didn’t keep the Winfield Generals from heating up the nets inside the gym as they defeated the visiting Ripley Vikings, 91-66. Winfield, led by seniors Zach Fisher (23 points) and John “Bear” Bellomy (17 points) started the Dec. 10 game off by hitting six 3pointers to lead Ripley 28-11 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was much of the same with Winfield guard Taylor Hearn pouring in 11 points and the Generals used a smothering defense to create several Vikings’ turnovers. Winfield’s shooting continued to heat up as they went 14 of 26 (54%) from behind the arc in the first half and led 58-29 at halftime. Although their second half 3point shooting cooled off, Winfield continued to apply defensive pressure on the Vikings that created several baskets off of turnovers. Winfield’s Cole School-
The Generals’ Bear Bellomy (30) and Tate Hancock (40) box out during last week’s victory over Ripley. craft (8 points) paced the Generals’ scoring in the second half as they extended their lead to 77-43 at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw the Generals (1-0) put it on cruise control as Coach Pat McGinnis inserted several subs to finish the game. Winfield finished the game shooting 33 of 77 (43%), which included 17 of 40 (43%) from behind
the 3-point line. The Generals had five players reach double figures as Taylor Hearn, Toby Show and Heath Diehl each contributed with 11 points. Ripley (0-1) was led by freshman Jamison Hunt who hit four 3-pointers and totaled 21 points. Ripley will travel back to Putnam County Wednesday December 18th to battle Hurricane.
Winfield’s Cole Schoolcraft drives to the hoop during the Generals’ 91-66 victory over Ripley.
Frampton brothers look forward to season By Bre Bias Poca High School
Poca High School’s Noah Frampton has been a standout player the past two years. Starting at a young age, basketball has always been a passion of his. However for the upcoming 2013-14 season, Frampton will get help from his freshman brother, Luke Frampton. The duo has played together for many years prior to now.
Noah describes Luke as a great player who can do anything on the basketball court. “It’s amazing to see how much he has grown up as a player,” Noah said. “He can guard bigger guys and is quick enough to defend guards.” Noah thinks they will work well together since they have played together for so long. There is a lot of chemistry built between the two. Although Luke looks up to Noah, Noah also looks up to Luke in some aspects on the
court. “I want to be a great leader like he is,” Noah said. “I also want to be as strong as he is around the basket. He always finishes his layups even when he gets hit.” Luke also mentioned things he admires about his brother Noah such as Noah’s competitive attitude and his amazing shooting skills. You would normally expect someone to feel a lot of pressure being put on the varsity team as a freshman. However Luke is comfortable with the situation.
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“Noah did it his freshman year, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever, having a brother in high school his freshman year and starting!” Luke said. “I can’t wait to get out there and play.” Rumor has it Luke may outshine Noah. Noah’s thoughts about this were very blunt. “Yes, he will outshine me,” Noah said. “God has blessed him with tons of basketball abilities. He is better in every single position than I am already, and he is just a freshman.
“So, when he is a senior, he will be pretty good.” Poca High School basketball is expected to be extremely successful this year. “God has given us the abilities to trust each other and rely on each other, so yes, we are a strong team that plans to go far,” Noah said. One of Noah’s goals consists of making it to states and playing at the Civic Center. “Our team will work harder than any other team to accomplish this goal,” he said.