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The economic benefits could be vast after the completion of the new U.S. 35, county officials said, although the state cautioned that the project isn’t moving as quickly as some initially thought. The project has the potential to alleviate safety issues and propel the local economy forward. "If they can finish that, it'll be one of the biggest things to happen to Putnam County in a long time," said Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President Marty Chapman. "I'm real excited to see it done - I'd love to see it turn into an area like Corridor G for the county." According to the DOH Transportation Renovation and Improvement Plan for Putnam County, the 14.6-mile, $214 million project is a candidate for “P3” funding, a public/private partnership between the state and a contractor. In July, Senate Bill 190 was passed to change funding requirements for public and private transportation projects. Under the bill, language has been adjusted to allow projects like the U.S. 35 extension to be potentially funded through a payment plan from the state to the contractor. "The contractor will front the money to do the project, then the state will make payments to the contractor - it's similar to
Focus on family helps Fruth By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com
Lynne Fruth proved she can make dramatic changes. She went from a career in education to president and chairman of Fruth Pharmacy in a matter of just a few years, for example, and gave up the idea of playing basketball at West Virginia University only to end up a captain of the WVU softball team. Lynne Fruth also proved she knows when not to change things that work. The company her father started with a single store in 1952 now has nearly 700 employees who take care of 26 locations, but it operates with the same community-minded, family-oriented philosophy Jack Fruth started with. A business that took in $37 its first day now supports legions of community organizations and has handed out more than $500,000 in col-
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lege scholarships. “I have often said that growing up in a family business is a unique and wonderful experi-
ence,” Lynne Fruth said during her recent keynote address at Celebrate Putnam. “The business is so much a part of your
life that it’s hard to tell where the family stops and the business SEE FRUTH ON PAGE 7
Thankful hearts provide meals, hope By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
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Frances Fruth, left, and her husband Jack taught many lessons to their daughter Lynne, who now is president and chairman of Fruth Pharmacy. The chain employees nearly 700 people.
While many families are planning their holiday meals, more than 6,000 residents in Putnam County will struggle to find dinner tonight. Help is here. Across the county, teams of volunteers are working with food pantries from Poca to Hurricane in an effort to erase hunger. The spirit of giving comes alive at organizations like Five Loaves/Two Fish and the Christian Community Cupboard. One of the county's busiest pantries is located in Hurricane.
On Tuesday mornings, families form a line out the door of the Christian Community Cupboard, waiting for food. Men and women come with a burden. Minutes later they leave with relief. Volunteers, like Brenda Ginn, help make this happen. Every October, she joins members from First Baptist Church in Hurricane to work at the cupboard. Every month a different church holds shifts. "This makes you appreciate what you have," Ginn said. "This is something I felt led to do, and my husband is here every TuesSEE MEALS ON PAGE 2
Gathering hope - Volunteers sort food at the Five Loaves/Two Fish food pantry in Poca. Courtesy Photo
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Page 2 –Tuesday,December 3,2013 “Christmas Village” Putnam County Parks and Recreation will be having their first annual “Christmas Village” at Valley Park parking lot on December 5-7. If you have art and craft items you would like to sell, please call the park office to register. Spaces are limited. Cost is $15 each. To register, call 304-562-0518 ext 10 between 7 am and 3 pm Monday – Friday.
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ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.
Reindog parade Putnam County Parks and Recreation will be having their annual Reindog parade on December 7th from 10 am – noon at the Valley Park Community Center by the Wave Pool. Registration will be from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. - fee is $10. For more information or to register early, please call 304562-0518 ext 10.
Arts and crafts show The 30th Annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 with Midnight Madness from 9 pm to 12 midnight and again on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am to 4 pm at Nicholas County High School, Summersville. Over 100 booths will be set up and ready for you to visit! Admission is by donation and door prizes will be given hourly with a grand prize drawing for $100.00 at 3 pm on Saturday (you must be present to win the Grand Prize). Santa says – Be at this show, but no early birds please!
Schools developmental screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 21/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500
Glad Tidings Little Drummer Boy toy sale Glad Tidings Assembly of God at 121 Mill Road in Hurricane will be having their annual Little Drummer Boy Toy Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 10-12. Toys and children's books will be offered for $1 each to low-income families who may not otherwise be able to afford a Christmas gift for their child. For more information or to donate new or gently-used toys or children's books, please contact the church office at (304)5623074 or gtagwv@gmail.com.
Putnam Farmers’ Market membership meeting/dinner Who: Members of Putnam Farmers’ Market and anyone interested in becoming a member of Putnam Farmers’ Market What: Putnam Farmers’ Market will host its annual membership meeting and dinner on Sunday, December 8th. Putnam Farmers’ Market will host dinner
starting at 1:00 pm. Starting at 1:30 pm Putnam Farmers’ market will discuss the upcoming 2014 market season. Where: Hurricane City Hall, Hurricane, WV 25526 When: SUNDAY, December 8, 2013 at 1:00 pm
General Admission Show Choir to host breakfast with Santa Winfield General Admission Show Choir will be having a Breakfast with Santa at Applebee's on December 14th from 7:30 to 9:30. Tickets are $5.00 and you get pancakes, sausage, and juice, milk or coffee.
can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1.800.333.5051 or find meeting locations at www.aawv.org.
Hurricane Church of Christ food pantry The food pantry of the Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (the one on the hill by the Hurricane Middle School) is open on Friday from 11:00-1:00. Please call 304-562-6491 to make an appointment.
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Polio survivors support group meetings
Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2440 US Route 60, Hurricane. For more info., call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
The WV Chapter of Polio Survivors Support Group meets at noon every second Saturday at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Meetings are held in the Conference Room, which is located next to the cafeteria. For more information please call 304-7366325.
Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive, Winfield, WV 25213. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.
Curves of St. Albans free fitness assessments
Hurricane Civic Chorus concerts
Join Curves of St. Albans, the second Tuesday of every month, for “Free Fitness Assessments’. These assessments will be offered to anyone who wants to know their BMI and Body Fat Percentage.
The Hurricane Civic Chorus under the direction of MaryBeth Norman and accompanied by Tom Minshall, will be performing at the Hurricane Gazebo the Saturday afternoon of December 7th around 3:30 or 4:00 p.m., before the Christmas parade, weather permitting. The chorus will also be performing their Christmas concert on Saturday evening the 7th of
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The Putnam Standard December at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!
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 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.
Putnam Democrat Club Christmas dinner/party The Putnam County Democrat Club will hold their Christmas Dinner/Party on Monday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Hometown Senior Center. Bring a covered dish and some canned or non-perishable food items to be delivered to the local food pantry. You may call 304-776-2385 for information. Check out the new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PCD CWV.
MEALS FROM PAGE 1 day and Friday to help pick up groceries." She continued, "This is something we like to do - we like to help people." Weeks before Thanksgiving, that's what she did. Ginn and others packed cereal, vegetables, bread, detergent, toilet paper and more into shopping carts. Then they unloaded hope into the cars of those who needed it most. Volunteers ensure that people leave with thankful hearts and full
kitchen cabinets. Ginn and others count it a joy to help. Stan Summerfield has volunteered at the pantry for more than eight years. He oversees daily operations. "I do this for the people and I'm blessed that God allows me to be able to help," the Buffalo resident said. "I just think about all the people that need to be fed." The Christian Community Cupboard is ran by the Teays Valley Ministerial Association and
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has been in operation for more than 30 years. It receives financial support and food donations from a team of area churches, grocery stores, schools and businesses. The Huntington Area Food Bank also drops off food every month. To support this organization, send donations to P.O. Box 511, Hurricane, WV 25526. In Poca, more than 200 area families pour into Fives Loaves/Two Fish to get their needs met every month. The pantry opens its doors at the Poca United Methodist Church on 112 Silver St. every second and fourth Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Dreama Ward has directed the process since the pantry opened in 2008. Since then, she has watched the number of families coming to Five Loaves/Two Fish increase. The pantry supplies nearly 100 hungry families with food on the Saturdays its open. "Jesus fed the multitudes with two fish, so that's where we get our name," Ward said. "When I retired I thought my husband and I would loaf around and travel, but when this was handed to me, it became my mission, and it's so rewarding." Five Loaves/Two Fish is sup-
Volunteers prepare for a Saturday crowd at the Five Loaves\Two Fish Food Pantry. ported by donations from people and organizations. The USDA, various churches, United Food Operations, the Union Mission, Boy Scout troops, the town of Poca and individuals all drop off food and financial gifts. "It's all just amazing - there are times when I wonder where are we going to get money to buy the food, and then checks will just come in the mail and people will drop off donations," Ward said. "People just come and they give."
The Poca resident knows how important having a meal is. She knows what it's like not knowing if dinner will be on the table. She's been there. "I've been where some of these people are and I've been in their shape, and I know what it's like to think 'what am I going to feed my children this evening,'" Ward said. "Whatever we can give them to help, is just grand." In recent years, the pantry has even supplied turkeys during Thanksgiving and hams at Christmas, all donated by individuals. The sight of frowns turning to smiles; the feeling of giving hope and the realization of knowing she's making a difference will keep Ward serving at Five Loaves/Two Fish for years to come. "It's all of us working together with the Lord's guidance," she said. "He will supply the needs." To support this organization, send donations to P.O. Box 9, Poca, WV 25159. If you know of a food pantry or an organization in Putnam County seeking donations please contact Trudy Black at (304) 7436731 and we will publish the names and addresses.
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Christmas parade to excite Hurricane By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE - Bells will jingle, red and green lights will flash and Santa will greet hundreds of children during the town's annual Christmas Parade Saturday Dec. 7. For nearly half-a-century, the yuletide fun has welcomed the holiday to Hurricane's Main Street. It's a tradition Mayor Scott Edwards is proud to offer. "To have a good community, you must have good events to bring people together - that's why we're the great community that we are," Edwards said. Last year, more than 1,000 people brought their cameras, their children and their Christ-
mas spirit to the parade. The mayor hopes this year will be the biggest yet. Edwards believes the Float Contest will seal the deal. First place is $500, second place $300 and third place $200. The competition is open to anyone. Participants must register at City Hall by Friday Dec. 6. "This brings the community together - you get to see people you haven't seen in a while, and kids love a parade," Edwards said. "It's going to be a great day." Hayrides and pictures with Santa will complete the Christmas event. The day will end with a tree-lighting by the Gazebo. To register for the Float Contest or to receive more information, call (304) 562-5896.
More than 1,000 people watched custom floats roll down Main Street during last year's Christmas Parade. Saturday's event is full of festivities for families and children.
Tips to prevent frozen pipes during cold weather Every winter, Putnam PSD is called to temporarily shut off service for numerous homes and businesses that have experienced leaks and/or plumbing damage as a result of the freezing of water in internal pipes. As ice forms, it expands in volume and can therefore result in broken pipes and fittings and create a leak that can lead to property damage and expensive repair costs for the property owner. In order to reduce your risk of frozen pipes, here are some preventative measures you can take: • Insulate pipes that are located in unheated portions of a building such as basements, crawlspaces, and garages. • If any spigots for garden hoses or sprinkler systems are located on the outside of the
building, ensure that the valves leading to them are shut off and the pipes are drained. • If any sinks are located on an external wall, leave the cupboard doors underneath them open so the pipes can be warmed by your building’s heating system. • On nights when it is expected to be particularly cold, leave one or two faucets running with a thin (size of a pencil lead) stream of water. The flow will help keep the water in the pipes moving, thereby reducing the freeze risk. • Make sure that your building’s walls and windows are well-insulated and all cracks that may let cold air inside are repaired. Property owners are responsible for leaks and repairs be-
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yond the water meter; following these tips before the arrival of frigid weather can pay dividends by helping to avoid costly repairs. If you do experience pipe freeze, attempt to thaw the frozen portions of the pipes with a hair dryer (never a blow torch or other open flame, per risk of fire). Once the pipes are thawed, check for visible leaks
and ensure that you do not have low water pressure. If you need assistance thawing pipes or finding and repairing leaks, think safety first and call your landlord, a plumber, or a trusted friend. Putnam Public Service District is a public, communityowned-and-operated water and wastewater utility serving the citizens and businesses of Put-
nam County, WV. For more information on the company, visit PutnamPSD.com or connect with Putnam PSD on Facebook (facebook.com/PutnamPSD), twitter (@PutnamPSD), tumblr (PutnamPSD.tumblr.com), Pinterest (pinterest.com/PutnamPSD), Instagram (@PutnamPSD), and Vine (Putnam PSD).
HURRICANE’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Saturday, December 7 4:30 - Parade on Main Street
Tree Lighting and Santa at the Gazebo after the Parade!
PARADE FLOAT CONTEST $500 FIRST PLACE $300 SECOND PLACE $200 THIRD PLACE Register Now!
Hayride with Santa! Sponsored by Hurricane Fire Department December 8, 9 and 10th
Call 304-562-5896 or Email: bcampbell@hurricanewv.com
Churches, schools, civic groups, clubs enter your float for a chance to win!!!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Slow Cooker Barbecued Beans Ingredients 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained, 1/2 cup liquid reserved
Art by Natalie Larson
Directions: In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onions are tender; drain. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix bacon, onion and remaining ingredients, including reserved liquid. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
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Yuletide in the Park is here By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
December is full of family activities at the annual Yuletide in the Park. Putnam County Parks and Recreation and the Putnam County Visitors Bureau have teamed up to create the holiday festivities. Valley Park will transform into a winter wonderland of light displays that will run Dec. 1 until Dec. 31. Guests can drive through the park at dark. Donations are accepted at the entrance. Family craft night will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 3 in the Community Center. Guests will create gingerbread houses and wreaths. The cost to participate is $20 per item. The fun continues during Christmas with the Superheroes and Princesses from 6 p.m. to 8
Yuletide in the Park kicked off this week and will continue through Dec. 31, offering a wide array of events for families. p.m. Friday Dec. 5 at the Community Center. Next, the PJ Party for Kids will bring wagon rides, the Polar Express movie, storytelling, a bon fire, a live nativity and visits with Santa from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Dec. 6. The evening event leads into a Saturday, full of activities. The Paws and Claus Reindog Parade will prance through the Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 7. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
WeeklyDevotional By Mary Jane “DECEMBER’S MAGIC” Thought for the week: Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman’-u-el. (KJV) The entire month of December seems to have a magical feel. The glistening-white cold snow that comes with the winter season (the first one was early this year on Nov. 12th - we woke to see trees displaying their lace gowns, covering all the mountains). It’s the time of year children’s faces are all aglow with anticipation of gifts. The celebration of Jesus birth, family gatherings, parties, church activities, and the old familiar Christmas carols you hear floating in the air. Yet, for others it is a sad
time of year. The Veterans Memorial Field house was built in 1950, it was demolished in 2012, after 52 years. But in its day, it was used for many joyous occasions. One being, in the early 50’s, at Christmas time, the county gathered all rural elementary school children for the day - transporting them by bus to this large building. As we sat in the new bleachers filled with other surrounding schools, gazing at a new shiny gym floor, we sang carols, then listened for our school name and teacher to be called out; then, your name - a gift and treat were received. This was a memory day. And a time when prayer and God were always in the opening of any school activity. December, being the ap-
Next, Kids Fun Day with Santa will take place noon to 2 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Rock Around the Christmas Tree Dance will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy Sundaes with Santa inside the Community Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8. For more information about Yuletide in the Park, call (304) 562-0518.
proaching end to another year, with the cold wind blowing outside your window, you think of the coming year, your age, your accomplishments and plans, those who have passed on, just a time to take stock of yesterday and today. December, we recognize the birth of Jesus, God’s Son, whom He sent to save the world from sin. Our gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Would any life insurance company offer you any better coverage for everlasting life? Yet we do not take time to trust and have faith in a God who takes care of us every second of the day. To arise up in the morning, to open your eyes (eyes to see ) and feel a heart beating (that little pump, that gives us life). This human body that God created, it just amazes me how anyone cannot believe there is a supreme being. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. We need to take time to read and meditate on His word, talk to God alone in a quiet place and see what you feel. “The Real Reason” - it’s the birth of our Savior, Jesus, that is the real reason for the Holiday. Prayer: Thank you God, for sending you Son and your plan for everlasting life. Amen.
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Christian's Sports Beat: From both sides of the fence
By: Christian Deiss
A familiar voice that is heard around the state doing news and sports almost every day is Jeff Jenkins, Vice President of News Operations for the West Virginia Radio Corporation. Not everyone does or can do both types of reporting, which Jenkins does on West Virginia Metro Radio, providing news coverage during the day and high school and college sports coverage at night and on the weekends. I have only covered sports so far in my young career and so I asked Jenkins why he likes covering news and sports on the radio, “When I was growing up I was always a sports fan, I liked playing (football and track) and listening to sports on the radio, especially the Reds and Mountaineers. So when I got older, I would actually
tape myself doing play-by-play of high school basketball games and listen to myself afterwards. While at WVU I interned in sports with Metro News in Morgantown and was offered a news position when I graduated, so that’s how it all got started for me in my career.” Jenkins, a graduate of East Bank High School in Kanawha County and West Virginia University in Morgantown, has been with Metro News for 26-years. Doing both news and sports, I would think it would be challenging sometimes for reporters like Jenkins, so I asked the veteran broadcaster to tell me about the challenges, “The time that it takes to do both is probably the biggest challenge, because it takes time to drive to the various sporting events which takes you away from your family and in news too it takes time if you do it right, you have to spend a lot of time at it.” Jenkins is a former student manager for the West Virginia University football team. Coming up this Friday and Saturday is the State High School Football Championships in Wheeling known as the Super Six. Again this year Jenkins will be providing coverage during all three final games for the Single A, Double A and Triple A matches. Jenkins told me how exciting it is
Christian interviewing Jeff Jenkins of WV Metro News. Courtesy Photo for him to cover the two-day event, “I have covered it when it was here in Charleston, the year it was played Morgantown and now the last several years in Wheeling and have enjoyed it every year. I mean - it is it, you get to see the best of the best because there is no next game, the winner is the winner and all of the players are doing their best to take home the title.” In previous seasons Jenkins was in the booth doing play-byplay or color of high school games, this season Jenkins
County approves website redesign By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
Commissioners approved the proposal to redesign the 10year-old Putnam County website. CIS Internet will take on the $4,800 project. The goal behind the design involves streamlining county organizations, events and news on one, easily accessible site, said Greg Eiler, CIS Internet representative. "I'd like to bring in feeds from other sites so you're not duplicating information," he explained. "We need to go into the project, realizing we don't have $20,000 to $30,000 to do this site. So, we're going to try and bring things together economically to still have a dynamic site." Eiler continued, "It can become a springboard to share information." County leaders seemed onboard with the plan. "It's going to be a nice synergy," Putnam County Manager Brian Donat said. "So, you're going to work with Parks, the Chamber and CVB to update their websites?"
Eiler responded. "Yes, it's a bonus," he said. "We're not forcing anybody to participate, though." Eiler hopes to have the website overhaul finished by May. He believes that could be the perfect time to offer viewers a more informed source of county
news and happenings. "It's massive work, but the key is to try and have everything ready to go by summer when people travel and move," Eiler explained. "The internet continues to change, and I'm excited to bring new things out there."
moved down to the sidelines giving him a new perspective of the game, “I didn’t know how much I was going to like my new assignment, but I really like being close to the action down on the field. I really enjoyed talking to the coaches before the game and at halftime and getting information from the referees during the game.” One of Jenkins biggest challenges in his career coving news and sports came on January 2, 2006, the day West Virginia was taking on Georgia in the Sugar
Bowl in Atlanta and it was also the day of the Sago Mine Disaster, in Upshur County that took the lives of 12 miners. Jenkins was in Atlanta covering the game when the disaster happened and had to put on both his news and sports hats, “I was split because that was a big event happening in West Virginia and I couldn’t be here for it, but I also had a job to do in Atlanta. The Sugar Bowl victory by the Mountaineers was huge but also knowing what was going on at the mine meant for a tough ride back listening to the lead national story and not being there.” Jenkins’ news team won awards for the coverage they provided of the Sago disaster. I have listened to Jenkins a lot on the radio and I like the coverage he provides, so I asked him what advice he could give me if I decide to be a full-time reporter when I grow up, “Find something you like to cover, either news or sports and be committed to work hard. Good reporters are the ones who work hard because you can’t control when a story breaks, news or sports, so you have to be willing to put in that extra effort and you will succeed.” You can listen to Jenkins on 58 WCHS-AM in Charleston and many other stations on the West Virginia Metro News Network across the state.
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death, and you really can do that, so why not run it until its heart stops then you wouldn't have to kill it the other way. I have heard you can kill a chicken a couple of ways. One of the ways to kill a chicken is to wring their neck which breaks and it is dead. The other way is the way my mom and I planned to kill the chicken. My grandma had done it a hundred times and how hard could it be? Mom told me to get the chicken. Well, I didn't just go after the chicken I had to run and catch it, which I did. I had the chicken by the legs and the neck, which is the way you hold a chicken you are getting ready to kill it. So, Mom said to hold the chicken on the tree stump and she would take the hatchet and chop the neck off.
Now if you look at a chicken you will know that a chicken has a small neck. Wonder why? As Roger Miller once asked, why doesn't a chicken have lips? Why doesn't a chicken gain weight in its face? Think about it. Anyway I had the chicken where I wanted it and mom raised the hatchet and just as she came down on that chicken neck I let go of the chicken and the feathers flew. She thought she had cut the neck off but we couldn't see the head anywhere and we looked and there ran that chicken with a lop-sided neck running into the woods with the neck nicked from the hatchet! We thought for sure the chicken would die but we never saw the chicken for a few days. Mrs. Pullen later told mom she saw a chicken with something wrong with its neck and I don't think mom ever told her about the mishap. Anyway we didn't kill the chicken and I don't think I have ever been involved in anything like that again. Pioneer women had nerves of steel.
funding method is the way to go. "We're just in the throes of the process, and it's not a go yet," Walker said. "We should be in a better position shortly to narrow this down. On the surface, it fits the criteria we put together, but we must wait until we have a definitive answer." County officials remain excited about the potential, however. Chapman pointed out the current issue that sometimes stifles economic growth and business appeal in the Buffalo and Fraziers Bottom area where the new roadway will be constructed. "You have four-lane roads in Ohio, but into West Virginia, they're dumping traffic into a two-lane - that's a lot of pressure on a two-lane road," he explained. "Once this is completed, it'll help bring in more traffic to existing business and help appeal to new businesses by providing a safer road." Chapman and other county leaders look to Putnam Business Park in Fraziers Bottom to receive a great impact. It sits just minutes from the proposed road and has three shovel-ready parcels of land, totaling more
than 15-acres up for sale. Putnam County Development Authority Executive Director Andrew Dunlap is excited about the opportunities the proposed project could provide for the business park. "People want shovel-ready sites, and this project should make our land more saleable - it will make it more connected and help with the logistics of the companies that are here," he said. "People always want to know how well the land is connected to the interstate - I can now tell them about the new 35 construction that could take place next year - that's nice to be able to say." Skidmore added, "Route 35 is a gateway into Putnam County, and the four-lane road will help funnel traffic into Teays Valley. We've pursued this new roadway because of potential economic impact and safety issues - we've been looking into solutions, and we thank the state DOT for finding a way." Once completed, 10.6 miles of the new four-lane U.S. 35 would stretch into Mason County and the remaining four miles into Putnam County.
By Velma Kitchens The Great Chicken Caper When I was in the fifth grade I lived on Clymer Creek which is out Route 34 past Turkey Creek the next road on the left heading toward Hamlin. Well, I was just 12 years old and we lived in a house which we rented from Mr. Pullen. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Pullen and Mrs. Pullen gave me chocolate cake and it was so good. Now I was never afraid of much when I was younger but young people are silly at times. We had some chickens running around the house and I don't think I had ever helped anyone kill a chicken to eat before but I asked mom if we could kill a chicken and fix it to eat. We had a hatchet and a tree stump, so what more could we need? We ran that chicken nearly to
U.S. 35 FROM PAGE 1 bonding issues," explained Commissioner Andy Skidmore. Under this plan, no financial responsibility would fall on the county, he said, or motorists through tolls, as was proposed a year ago. The engineering is done and the right-of-ways purchased. Now the pursuit of the P3 funding method falls into the hands of officials with WVDOT. Brent Walker, communications director for the state DOT, said the funding method is a potential option for the project, but nothing is approved yet. "We thank the Legislature that allowed us to continue with this project and helped provide the public/private partnership as a way to fund. We don't know for sure if the Route 35 project is going to be P3-funded, but on anyone's list, you'd expect it to be high on it," he said. “It's certainly a method that is exciting to us, but there is just too much planning left to go to pull the trigger and move forward." WVDOT Representatives must still meet with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, legal counsel, potential contractors and consultants to discuss the project and if this
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Cat Pleska, President of Mountain State Press will present, “Shhh! The Secret of Writing and Publishing Books,” at the Putnam County Library on Sunday, December 8. Join us from 2 pm - 4 pm as Ms. Pleska explains how manuscripts are written and published today. Along the way, take a look at behind the scene stories of authors and publishers that will reveal how it all happens. Ms. Pleska teaches writing and literature at West Virginia State University and recently edited “Fed From the Blade,” an anthology of stories and poems written by
West Virginia writers. Books will be available for sale and refreshments will be served.
Winfield cops attend program focused on protecting children ARLINGTON, VA - Specialized course about resources available to the Winfield Police teaches valuable tactics in protecting and saving children. Winfield Chief of Police John J. Perrine and Mayor Randy Barrett, just returned from the prestigious Chief Executive Officer Training Seminar, held just outside of the nation’s capital, at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) located in Alexandria, VA. After receiving an invitation to attend the specifically designed training seminar for Law Enforcement Executives and 911 Emergency Center managers, Mayor Barrett and Chief Perrine attended the program on Sunday & Monday, November 17-18th, as a guest of the NCMEC. The Chief and Mayor joined 46 other Chiefs, Sheriffs, and 911 Emergency Managers who were also selected and invited, to attend the 149th session of the CEO course, and Barrett and Perrine are now one of more than 5,000 who have completed this training. The Missing & Exploited Children Seminar for Chief Executives was designed to provide attendees a better understanding of the issue of missing and sexually exploited children – and how to specifically deal with the situation of a child who’s been reported miss-
ing - when time is critical. “This has been a valuable experience for me,” said Mayor Randy Barrett. “To have been selected in itself, was an honor, but to be able to bring this knowledge home and put it into practice, is a plus for the citizens of Winfield.” The Winfield Police Department will participate in the Missing Kids Readiness Project which promotes best practices for responding to calls of missing, abducted and sexually exploited children, said Perrine. Once we be adopting the policies and implement the procedures the City of Winfield will be recognized by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® for meeting essential training and policy elements demonstrating preparedness for responding to a missing child incident said Perrine. Created in 1997 and funded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency (OJJDP), the CEO training discusses the needed steps in implementing best practices for call takers, responding officers, investigators, and Command Staff. Once candidates are selected to attend, all travel and lodging expenses during training are covered by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children through a grant by OJJDP.
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FRUTH FROM PAGE 1 starts.” For Fruth, that exceptionally close relationship worked out well, and she said she continues to be exceptionally thankful for the many lessons her family taught her about life and business. She boiled them down to a handful, and talked about the background for each. • Nobody ever got ahead working 40 hours a week. Always do the right • thing, no matter the cost. • Don’t be envious of what someone else has unless you are willing to do what they did to get it. • When you’re in over your head, it doesn’t matter how deep the water is. • It’s important to give back. Fruth Pharmacy remains based in Point Pleasant, where Jack Fruth started with the support of his wife, Frances, more than a half-century ago. But Lynne loves living in Putnam County so much that she’s willing to make the commute on a regular basis. Her community, however, extends well beyond the local area and through all of the markets in West Virginia and Ohio that Fruth serves today. The list includes stores in Hurricane, Winfield, Scott Depot, Nitro, and Milton. “Last year, we opened our first new stores in seven years and have continued to provide jobs for nearly 700 people,” Fruth said. “Continuing the business at Fruth Pharmacy has been one of the most difficult things that I have ever done, but it has also been one of the most rewarding.” Fruth got her undergraduate degree from WVU and her master’s degree from Marshall, following the passion for education
Jack and Frances Fruth started with a single pharmacy, with Jack working long hours and helping members of his local community. she learned from her father. Jack, born in 1928, grew up during the Depression, attended Buffalo High School and later made good on a promise never to wear blue jeans again after his financial status required it as a boy. Illness took away his dream of attending West Point, but after he graduated from Greenbrier Military School he attended Duke University and Ohio State before he came back to Mason County to start his own business. “Dad liked to say that he came to down with a wife, a baby, and a suitcase full of dreams,” Lynne Fruth said. “It would be years before dad had another pharmacist to give him time off.” Fruth said her father’s sevenday weeks – plus a note on the pharmacy door giving his home number to anyone who needed it – taught her that first lesson about hard work. “That kind of above and be-
yond service won the hearts of loyal customers,” she noted. The family opened a second store in Point Pleasant in 1963, but it was destroyed by fire in 1969 and it took five years to expand again. Steady growth through the next three decades took the chain to 13 stores by 1990, but disaster struck again in 1996 when another fire destroyed the corporate headquarters and distribution center. In both instances, Lynne Fruth said, her thought immediately
turned to the many family members who could be caught in the blaze. “All I could think of was, ‘Oh my gosh, I hope my father is not in there trying to get things,’ ” she said of the first fire, which occurred when she was in grade school. Her siblings escaped safely from the second fire. Although Fruth sustained $2 million in damages in 1996, no employees were laid off and the company found plenty of others willing to repay the kindnesses Jack Fruth had shown over the years. “Neighboring businesses and communities offered Fruth free offices and warehouse space, and by the next day a temporary warehouse was set up in Ohio,” Lynne recalled. “The generosity of the local people helped Fruth Pharmacy to survive.” It was proof of the second lesson that doing the right thing is always the proper course. Fruth said her father also taught her to encourage others, and to not be envious of what they had but to work hard to get where you wanted to be. “This is good advice as you go out into the world,” she said. “Bosses don’t like whiners, especially the kind of whiners who are jealous of another person’s hard-earned success.” It wasn’t until 2008, following a successful career in education, that Lynne Fruth moved fulltime into the business her father
had started. He had died in 2005, and she was determined that more family involvement was needed. “Trying to learn the very complicated business of retail pharmacy was like drinking from a fire hydrant every day,” she said, drawing a laugh from the Celebrate Putnam crowd. “The days were long, and there were many obstacles to overcome. But more wisdom kept me going.” That, she said, is when she remembered her father’s phrase that it didn’t matter how deep the water was if it was over your head. She also recalled his commitment to his employees and the communities in which he operated. A nickel from each gallon of milk helped build the Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington, and more than 10,000 children in West Virginia and Ohio received free vitamins from Fruth Pharmacy. Animal shelters, medical mission trips and educational initiatives of many types are proof that it’s important to give back. And it will continue to be so. “Saving the company that my father worked 54 years to create was important, but the most significant accomplishment was the preservation of the 700 jobs and the families that they support,” Fruth said. “And that is the kind of legacy that I learned from my parents.”
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Hurricane High Spirit Dancers By Macey Lewis Hurricane High School
Hurricane High School Dance Team is very active and has an impact on the school. “We have a very young team that is full of potential,” senior Allison Bellomy said. “It will be exciting to see the progress we’ve made by the end of the year.” The girls perform at all of the football and basketball games. They work hard to get where they are and their routines make it look like they will have a successful year. “Being on the dance team for four years has built my character and helped me form friendships
that will last a life time,” said Bellomy. The team is hosting numerous fundraisers to raise money for earrings, poms and uniforms. The fundraisers include car washes, sales, t-shirts and a Spirit Dance team night at Hussons. The team hopes to raise a significant amount of money to start the year off right. Next summer the team is making plans to travel to the University of Kentucky for a three to four day camp. Coach of the team is Malicy Black and assistant coach is Megan Pennington. The coaches hold tryouts at the end of the year and all are welcome.
Hurricane High school news * Hurricane High has been approved to participate in the To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) Storyteller’s Project. TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also invest directly into treatment and recovery. At HHS, we plan to have several events to raise awareness and to create a network of support. It all started with one high school students story she wrote about a struggling friend. The story, To Write Love on Her Hands, inspired a movement. For more information, log onto: http://TWLOHA.com or see Grace Pritt or Ronda Moncada for HHS Storytellers.
* HHS Poetry Out Loud Competition - HHS will have its second school-wide Poetry Out Loud Competition, Wednesday Jan. 15th. Last year, the HHS winner, Grace Pritt went on to be titled Runner-up in the WV Poetry Out Loud Competition in Charleston. If you are interested in poetry recitation, please see Moncada in the library for more information. * Homecoming DVDs - It’s not too late to purchase a Homecoming Video. See Mrs. Weddington in Room 111 to place your order. DVDs cost $10. * HHS Library-Media center has access to over 1500 eBooks, as well as Kindles and Google tablets to check out to read them. See Moncada for details.
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Girls’ Lacrosse growing in Hurricane By Hanna Pennington Hurricane High School
Lacrosse in West Virginia is spreading like wildfire. But girls’ lacrosse? It’s getting there! “I really think lacrosse is so unique because it is the oldest game in America, but yet the sport of the future,” said lacrosse enthusiast Lora Davie. Since lacrosse is not a sanctioned sport, it is treated as a club and it is difficult to get clear answers about field availability and transportation, which means there is only a slim chance of having a girl’s team at Hurricane High School this season. However, there is hope for next year. “I think Mr. Campbell is just thinking that we will get one program figured out and then expand so that both programs are viable,” said Davie, referring to the boy’s lacrosse team that took off last year. Currently, lacrosse lessons are
Hurricane High School hopes to field a girls lacrosse team this year. offered at Quantum Sports Center. These lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of both advanced players and beginners. Davie said that lessons at Quantum are a great way to start
the growing sport of girls’ lacrosse. It’s also a stellar way to prepare for what’s to come in the next girls’ sport at Hurricane High School.
Off limit areas at Hurricane High By Cheyenne Carr Hurricane High School
In the past at Hurricane High School students had freedom to go out in front of the school. This past year though, students returned to school to find changes. One change is that they are not allowed to eat lunch out front of the school any more. Many students are curious why this rule has changed. “It’s a safety issue,” Vice Principal Linda Thaxton, said. “I don’t think anything will happen to us
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but if so the back is available so it’s safer because we have the fence, gates and we can control everyone a lot better.” “I think it is helpful for us to supervise.” The other off-limit places inside the school in the new gym, the floor up against the wall during lunch, and the back hallways. There is also more off limit places including the hill during football games and the track during lunch. “I think it’s safer that we don’t eat lunch out front during lunch and it prevents accidents,” Courtney Tabor said. What Tabor does not like is that when there is no more seating left in the cafeteria and students can’t
sit up against the wall while eating. Robbie Counts also thinks it’s unfair that the hill during football games is off limits. “Because I would like to not be crowded by all the people and have more room,” he said. Edainah Young doesn’t like the fact that the track is off limits because she thinks the students should be able to walk around and stretch before class. Whether you like the rules or not, the spaces are off limits are for a good reason. It is necessary for our student body’s safety and well being according to administration. The students may not like it, some may agree, but it is a part ensuring school safety.
Schools get new software Each new school year brings changes. One such change this year is the online grading system used to by teachers, students, administrators and parents. The new program is called Engrade. Students and parents were given their login information in September. If a student or parent
needs login information, he or she can contact Assistant Principal Heather Hawes or the student’s teacher. Engrade allows administrators and counselors access to student grades, attendance and BASES grades, which will allow for early interventions when grades drop or attendance falls.
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Robert A. Keely spoke to the Rotary Club of Putnam County about club project opportunities. Since it was chartered in 1995, the Rotary Club of Putnam County has contributed more than $59,000 to the Rotary Foundation, the charity arm of Rotary International. The Foundation, in turn, supports projects around the world that focus on peace, health, education and alleviation of poverty. Changes in the funding policies of the Foundation program will provide better opportunities for support of club projects both locally and in other countries, Bob Keely told the Putnam club at a recent meeting. Part of the Foundation funds are returned to the local district - in our case, southern West Virginia - to be used as the district determines. A match for the annual dictionary project comes from these monies. Special grants for the Arts in Action program and Teays Valley Strings came through matches from these discretionary monies. Another district grant to the
Putnam area paid for "talking dictionaries," language translators for use by students seeking greater fluency in English. Putnam Rotary has sent funds to the Foundation for the Polio Plus project, intended to eradicate poliomyelitis where vaccine is not otherwise available for children. The Foundation used over $200 million to match $355 million offered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. A major change is elimination of the Group Study Exchange program. Formerly, the GSE enabled young professionals to view the practice of their vocations in other countries. Team members were non-Rotarians aged 25 to 40. Teams were "exchanged" between districts or local clubs. Visiting team members were hosted in Rotarian homes from local clubs. The GSE teams are replaced by Vocational Training Teams, and team members will go beyond observation. Visiting members of the visiting VTT work alongside host professionals to learn the ways of work in a foreign context. The team may include Rotarians as well as non-Rotarians. There is no age limit on VTT members. There is no longer a requirement for an "exchange" between Rotary districts. The visits may be one-way. Team members must have at least two years of experience in their professions, and the team leader must be expert in the field. "The changes are meant to simplify and focus," Keely said. "The Rotary Foundation will support its projects with more of the decisions made by local districts and local clubs.”
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Dougherty Teays Valley Employee of Excellence Ed Dougherty, physical therapy, is the Teays Valley Hospital employee of excellence for the fourth quarter, 2013. Dougherty was recognized for not only being excellent at his job, but for the compassion he showed a former patient. "This employee has always shown respect to me and all those around me. I came to the wound clinic to get care for my legs and stump. After two years of effort my legs had to be amputated. While in the hospital at Teays Val-
ley, he would come to see me and check on my recovery. He even came on his days off. Needless to say he lifted my spirits and helped me to transfer from a person with legs to one who had none. I truly believe he deserves the Employee of Excellence Award. His respect for others and his caring, which goes beyond the workplace, makes him an excellent example of the values of this award," the patient wrote in nominating Dougherty.
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin speaks during the Putnam County Adult Drug Court Opening Ceremony Monday Nov. 25. Putnam County Circuit Judge Joseph Reeder and West Virginia Director of the Division of Probation Services Mike Lacy joined in welcoming the new program to the county. Photo by Justin Waybright
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The Putnam Standard HELEN HARRISON MCLANE ARBOGAST DAVID R. BOWMAN MARGARET ELLEN CAIN ESTHER FREDA COLEMAN PAUL EDWIN ELLIS ANNA BEATRICE "SIS" EPLING THELMA BEATRICE GANDEE KEITH ALLEN HERDMAN DAVID LEE HIGGINBOTHAM JERRY KEELING DENNY RICHARD MOORE JAMES DANIEL SARGENT KATHY JO SOWARDS and HUNTER AUSTIN WALKER MARY ELIZABETH WARNER DELBERT RAY WENDALL CLYDE EVELYN WHITT RAYMOND R. WHITTINGTON CONNIE SAMMS WINTERS
HELEN HARRISON MCLANE ARBOGAST Helen Harrison McLane Arbogast, 83, of Green Bank, passed away Nov. 23, 2013, at the home of her son, Randall McLane, in Red House. Born Feb. 11, 1930, at Poca, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Cora Lee Truette Harrison. Helen was a charter member of Hebron Baptist Church, Green Bank, where she served as former secretary and former assistant secretary. She also was a former officer of the Eastern Star No. 153, Nitro, and was executive secretary of the Green Bank Senior Center. In 1949 Helen married her first husband, David McLane, and, after his death, she married Percy Arbogast in 2000. Both preceded her in death, along with three sisters, Ruth Miller, Violet Perkins and Gladys Boles, and four brothers, Sam, Clarence, Donald and Dennis Harrison. She is survived by two daughters, Linda K. Null (Gary) of Robinson, Ill., and Cora Jean Childers (Randy) of Vero Beach, Fla.; one son, Randall McLane (Saundra) of Red House; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Janet Warner of Marlinton; a stepson, Ted Arbogast of DuBois, Pa.; a goddaughter, Nancy Mock of Marlinton; and a sister, Gloria "Dovie" Casto of Red House. Funeral services were held Nov. 29, at Hebron Baptist Church, Green Bank, with the Rev. Wayne Hooper and the Rev. Ray Humphries officiating. Burial was in Arbovale Cemetery. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Arbovale, was in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
DAVID R. BOWMAN David R. Bowman, 67, of Scott Depot, passed away Nov. 16, 2013. He was born August 2, 1946, in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Deward Belmont and Evelyn Francis Smith Bowman. David was employed by West
Virginia Spring and Radiator of Nitro and a former employee of Freightliner, Cross Lanes for 20 years as a parts manager. He was a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge #565. Surviving is his loving wife of 47 years, Gail Sisk Bowman; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael D. and Tina Bowman of Madison and Gregory S. and Missi Bowman of Hurricane; eight grandchildren; brothers, Eddie Bowman of Blairsville, Ga., Joe Bowman of Southside, Dan Bowman of Scott Depot, Stevie Bowman of St. Albans and also his beloved dog, Sasha. Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Rev. Jerry Losh officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
MARGARET ELLEN CAIN Margaret Ellen Cain, 73, of Leon, died Nov. 20, 2013. Services were held Nov. 23, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans.
ESTHER FREDA COLEMAN Esther Freda Coleman, 86, of Liberty, passed away Nov. 17, 2013. She was born April 8, 1927, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Coleman in 2007; daughter, Beverly Coleman; as well as several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, Glenn Coleman of Liberty and his fiancĂŠe, Carrie Knoble who was Esther's special caregiver for many years; Gary Coleman of Liberty; daughter, Nicole Coleman of Liberty; granddaughter, Beverly Elswick of Buffalo; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 21, at Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo with Pastor Randy Parsons officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Church Cemetery, Given. Online condolences may be sent to the Coleman family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
PAUL EDWIN ELLIS Paul Edwin Ellis, 96, of Hurricane passed away Nov. 17, 2013. Born August 18, 1917 in Hurricane, he was a son of the late Cyle Otis and Mary Eunice Eggleston Ellis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Mervin Ellis and sister Eleanor Billups. Mr. Ellis was a 1936 graduate of Hurricane High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the South Pacific Theatre. After peace, he was stationed in Japan. He retired in 1967 from Union Carbide Corp. in the Process Safety depart-
ment. Mr. Ellis and his wife were longtime members of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, where he served as Deacon, Chair of the Trustee Board and sang in the choir. He had memberships in the Hurricane Lions Club, Putnam County Democrat Club, American Political Item Collectors Association and the Upper Vandalia Historical Society. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Ruth; sons, Michael Ellis of Hurricane and Edwin Ellis and wife Rebecca of Fraziers Bottom; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Gunther of Hurricane and brother, Clyde Ellis of Hurricane. Funeral services were held Nov. 21, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Dr. James Lutz and the Rev. Doug Heidt officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories and express condolences.
ANNA BEATRICE "SIS" EPLING Anna Beatrice "Sis" Epling, 91, passed Nov. 17, 2013. Beatrice was born to the late Arnold and Mamie Henson on June 11, 1922, in Hurricane, where she was a lifelong resident. She is survived by her only sister, Betty Akers from Plymouth, Ohio; and preceded in death by her three brothers, Mervin "Sie" Henson, John Henson, and Harold Henson. Beatrice married the late Charles Palmer Epling in 1942 and had two children. She is survived by her son, Charles Ray Epling of Hurricane and his wife, Brenda Marie Epling. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita Marie "Sue" Whitt; and two grandsons. Beatrice is survived by five granddaughters; one grandson; and 13 great-grandchildren. Beatrice retired from the Putnam County Board of Education, where she was a cook for Hurricane High School. She was also a longtime member of Mt. Olive Independent Baptist Church of Hurricane. Services were held Nov. 20, at Allen Funeral Home of Hurricane. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park. Online condolences can be sent to www.allenfuneralhomewv.com.
Tuesday,December 3,2013 – Page 11 THELMA BEATRICE GANDEE Mrs. Thelma Beatrice Gandee, 85, of Buffalo, passed away Nov. 22, 2013. Thelma was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Teddie Gandee. She is survived by three children; David C. and wife, Shelah Boggess, Cathy R. and husband, Mike Garrison and Tedra L. and husband, Kenny Stuck; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 24 at Gatens Harding Funeral Home Chapel (Poca) with Pastor Clifford Curry officiating. Burial was at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Online condolences may be sent to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
KEITH ALLEN HERDMAN Keith Allen Herdman, 58, of Dunbar, passed away Nov. 20, 2013. He was kind and gentle, and a loving father with a good sense of humor. Born Oct. 28, 1955, in Point Pleasant, he was the son of the late Randil Herdman and Celestia Bowling Herdman. He is survived by a daughter, Renee Herdman of Dunbar; stepdaughters, Michelle Cervone, Lillie Rose and Rosa Rose, all of Dunbar; longtime companion, Michele Cowley of Nitro; sisters, Arettia Hollis of Columbus, Ohio, and Jeanie; brothers, Brycle E. (Marie) Herdman of Cross Lanes and Randil L. (Diana) Herdman of Leon; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 23, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Randy Parsons officiating. Burial was in Shiloah Church Cemetery, Red House. Online condolences may be sent to the Herdman family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
DAVID LEE HIGGINBOTHAM David Lee Higginbotham, 47, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away Nov. 16, 2013.
Born June 28, 1966, in South Charleston, he was a son of the late Gerald L. and Dolores Jean Crago Higginbotham. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Lynn Higginbotham. David was a 1984 graduate of Hurricane High School and was a member of VFW Post 9097, Teays Valley. He was currently employed as a truck driver with E.I. DuPont and had formerly driven for both Miller and Dana Transports, as well as owning and operating his own trucking business. Surviving are his wife, Benita Carpenter Higginbotham; his daughters, Kara and Lea Higginbotham, both of St. Albans; his stepdaughter, Chloe Holley of Hurricane; his sister, Lisa Higginbotham Langley of Hurricane; his uncle, Robert G. Higginbotham of St. Albans; his aunt, Betty J. Higginbotham Bradley of Naperville, Ill.; and three nephews. Funeral services were held Nov. 22, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.
JERRY KEELING Jerry Keeling, 67, longtime resident of Hurricane, passed away Nov. 25, 2013. He was a Vietnam War veteran and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Donna Johnson Keeling; son, Kenneth E. Keeling (Jody Edwards Keeling), and their two sons, Gabe and Logan; daughter, Lena Keeling Salmons (David Salmons II), and their two daughters, Megan and Brooke; and daughter, Angela Keeling, her mate, Cynthia Cutright, and her sons, Griffin, Nathaniel and Camden. He is also survived by his mother, Hazel Cooper Mikell; sisters, Patricia Black (Joe) and Gloria Brisbine (Charles); and a multitude of nieces and nephews, friends and family that he loved dearly. Funeral services were held Nov. 30, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Elders William John-
Page 12 –Tuesday,December 3,2013 son, Harold Johnson and Lewis Johnson officiating. Burial was at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Hurricane. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.allenfuneralhomewv.com.
DENNY RICHARD MOORE Mr. Denny Richard Moore, 66, of Hurricane, passed away Nov. 23, 2013. Denny lived in the area his whole life. He was proud to be an Army Veteran. He loved to farm, hunt and fish. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan King. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Christine Moore; daughter, Tammy and husband, Steve King; son, Denny and wife, Tina Moore; brother, Albert Moore; sisters, Geraldine Sowards, Orpha Wiettee, Barb McCutcheon, Mena Stanley and Mary Jo Parsons; and two grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 26 at Gatens Harding Chapel (Poca) with Bishop Chester McCutcheon officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Cross Lanes. Online condolences may be sent to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
JAMES DANIEL SARGENT James Daniel Sargent, 51, of Leon, passed away Nov. 25, 2013. He was born May 9, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, and was the son of Dwight Sargent of Scott Depot and Evelyn (McIntyre) Sargent of Leon, with whom he made his home. James was a loving and caring person. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his ATV. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his mother and father, other survivors include his stepmother, Jenny Sargent of Scott Depot; brother, Larry Sar-
gent of Fairplain; maternal grandmother, Mildred McIntyre of Evans; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. His sister-in-law, Patricia Sargent, also preceded him in death. Services were held Nov. 27, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, with Pastor Benjamin Riggleman officiating. Burial was in Creston Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent to castofh@gmail.com.
KATHY JO SOWARDS and HUNTER AUSTIN WALKER Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, mother and son, were called to Heaven within 30 minutes of one another. Kathy Jo Sowards and her infant son, Hunter Austin Walker, passed away at CabellHuntington Hospital. Kathy was born Nov. 19, 1985 in Huntington and was the daughter of Greg and Lisa Persinger Sowards. She was also preceded in death by her grandfather, Arnie Persinger. She was a dietician with Genesis Teays Center, Hurricane, with nine years of service and was a 2003 graduate of Hurricane High School. In addition to Greg and Lisa, also surviving her are Kathy's daughter and Hunter's sister, Hayley Nicole Walker and Todd Walker, Kathy's fiancée and the children's, father; brother/uncle Gregory Sowards, Jr. (Christy); grandmothers, Katherine Sowards and Diana Persinger both of Culloden; Wanda Persinger of Hometown; several other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews including Mikie, Lindsey, Xander and Troy Alan; Todd's mother, Sandy Walker of Culloden. Funeral services were held Nov. 25, 2013 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Darren Persinger officiating. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. You may
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MARY ELIZABETH WARNER Mary Elizabeth Warner, 83, of Leon, passed away Nov. 16, 2013. Born June 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Bertha Hunter Casto. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Carroll W. Warner; son, Roger W. Warner; along with six brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include sons, Richard Warner of S.C., and Danny Warner of Leon; daughters, Glenda Warner of Cardington, Ohio, and Loretta Hardy of Caddo, Okla.; sisters, Thelma Blake and Velma Cochran, both of Eleanor; brother, Arnold Casto of Westerville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 20, at the Mt. Zion Church, Given with Pastor Scott Casto officiating. Burial was in the Stewart and Warner Cemetery, Leon. Online condolences may be sent to the Warner family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
DELBERT RAY WENDALL Delbert Ray Wendall passed away Nov. 19. He was born Aug. 30, 1957, to the late James Monroe Wendall and Ada Marie Larck Wendall. He is survived by his loving wife, Reathel Ann Songer Wendall; daughter, Marty Jo Means; sister, Bonnie Jean Markham of Hurricane; brother, Frankie Ward Wendall of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Nov. 27, at French Cemetery, Berryhill, Davis Creek, with the Rev. Walter Means officiating. The family requests donations
The Putnam Standard are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387. You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home was entrusted to the handle the arrangements.
CLYDE EVELYN WHITT Clyde Evelyn Whitt, 95, passed away Nov. 16, 2013. She was born to the late Charles E. and Estella M. Rogers Wymer on Feb. 24, 1918, in Scott Depot. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John R. Whitt, and her sister, Olive Wymer. She was a loving wife and mother, a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church, having joined the church on Nov. 28, 1937, and a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She leaves behind her sons, Paul R. Whitt (Patty) of Winfield and John Stephen Whitt (Alice) of Scott Depot; four grandsons; one sister, Audra Canterbury of Scott Depot; little brother, Luther Whitt of Hurricane; one step-greatgranddaughter; two step-greatgreat-grandsons; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Mike Derry officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence or memory may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
RAYMOND R. WHITTINGTON Raymond R. Whittington, 76, of Stoutsville, Ohio, passed away Nov. 17, 2013. He was born and raised in Putnam County. Raymond worked for GM in Cleveland and Hamilton, Ohio, as well as Detroit, Mich., and retired from Fisher Guide (GM), Colum-
bus, Ohio. He served his country for three years in the United States Navy. Raymond was a member of the Grove City Baptist Church and Logan Elm Baptist Church, Circleville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramie and Elbin Whittington, and his brother, Vernon. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; three daughters, Lisa (Jon) Eltzroth of Hillsboro, Ohio, Susan (Gary) Fearnow of Stoutsville, Ohio, and Jill (Jason) Provens of Massachusetts; eight grandchildren; sister, Betty (Paul) Bowers of Buffalo; and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Nov. 22, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Dave Cavanaugh officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo. The family suggests donations may be made to Mount Carmel West Hospital, Palliative Care Center, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222. Online condolences may be sent to the Whittington family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
CONNIE SAMMS WINTERS Connie Samms Winters, of Poca, was born April 27, 1956 and passed away Nov. 23, 2013. Connie was a 1974 graduate of East Bank High School and was a loving homemaker. Later, she was employed by Kroger deli and Public Finance. Funeral services were held Nov. 27, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Roger Gogus officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Short Form Settlement of Estates To the Creditors, Distributees and Beneficiaries of the within named persons: I have before me the final settlement of the estates of the following persons, which shall be presented to the County Commission of Putnam County, at the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the 10th day of December, 2013 at 09:00 for its approval which settlements have been presented to me pursuant to West Virginia Code 44-3A-4a, as amended, (Waiver and Application for Short Form Settlement by distributes and beneficiaries) which settlements I have approved as indicated below: Estate of Monna Jean Call: Owen Dean Fox, Administrator CTA Estate of George William Cook: Brenda Sue Burford, Administrator CTA Estate of John Lewis Craig: Rebecca L. Meadows, Administratrix Estate of Larry David Flora: Nancy L. Flora, Executrix Estate of Reta Lucille Harrison: Marcus D. Harrison, Executor Estate of Judith Hostetter: Phillip Hostetter, Executor Estate of Clifford Horton Hunt: Maxine V. Hunt, Administrator CTA Estate of Virginia Sue McDowelle: Crystal Dotson, Administratrix Estate of Charlie Leroy Newsome: Betty Jo Newsome, Executrix Estate of George Richard Pauley, Sr.: Thomas K. Pauley, Executor Estate of Barbara Jean Robinson: Douglas A. Robinson, Sr., Executrix Estate of Paris Stephen: Lamarr L. Myers, Executor Estate of Janet Sue Womack: Robert Womack, Administrator Estate of Mabel Marie Young: Carolyn A. Wilkinson, Executrix Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such per-
son may appear before the County Commission at the above time and place and thereupon protest his/her interest or else be forever barred from asserting such interest thereafter. Given under my hand this 26th day of November, 2013 Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 1t 12-3 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 1708
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ESTATE NAME: DAVID WAYNE SPENCER EXECUTRIX: LISA GAYE SPENCER 450 POPLAR FORK ROAD SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 9789 ESTATE NUMBER: 1785 ESTATE NAME: VERNICE 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 ___________________ 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 28, 2007, executed by Jerimy Hazlewood to Dru A.
Shope, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 835, at Page 766, which Deed of Trust was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to The Huntington National Bank by ASSIGNMENT dated October 29, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 54, at Page 851. Hereford & Riccardi, PLLC was appointed as Trustee by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated November 4, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1058, at Page 999. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Putnam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on:
thence with same Vaughan line, S. 63° 44’ E., 120.90 feet to a point in the Route 44 (Bills Creek Road) western right of way line; thence with said Route 44 right of way line and being 75 feet left of and parallel to Route 44 centerline, N. 5° 20’ W., 396.47 feet to a point in the division line of the parcel herein conveyed and the Halstead parcel; thence with Halstead line, S. 71° 40’ W., 285.88 feet; thence N. 01° 42’ E., 60.91 feet; thence N. 68° 13’ W., 329.06 feet to a point in the Shidler parcel, S. 02° 26’ W., 641.89 feet to the place of beginning, and estimated to contain 6.77 acres, more or less, it being the intention of the parties of the first part herein to convey unto the party of the second party, by the execution of this conveyance of all of the lands owned by the parties of the first part herein situate north of Interstate Project No. I-64-1 and west of Route 44 (Bills Creek Road).
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013, AT 1:15 O’CLOCK P.M.
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All those certain lots or parcels of land, together with the app u r t e n a n c e s thereunto belonging, lying and being in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and described as follows: PARCEL ONE: BEGINNING at an iron pin set in the northerly controlled access line of Interstate Project No. 1-641, said point also being in the division line of the Shidler parcel of land; thence leaving said common division line and with the controlled access line of said Interstate Project I-64-1 with a curve to the right having a radius of 7769.44 feet concentric to Route I-64 centerline and in an easterly direction 339.23 feet to a point in the division line of the parcel herein conveyed and the Woods parcel; thence leaving said Route I-64 and with the Woods line N. 2° 10’ E., 163.85 feet; thence with said Woods line N. 83° 46’ E., 66.68 feet to the corner of the Woods parcel and the Vaughan parcel; thence with the Vaughan line the same, N. 83° 46’ E., 27.80 feet; thence with the same Vaughan line, N. 52° 05’ E., 123.70 feet;
Situate on Putnam County Route No. 44 between I-64 and U.S. Route 3 in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia. BEGINNING at a point in the western revised right of way line, said point being in the western original right of way line and 75 feet left of and at right angle to Putnam County Route 44 centerline at Station 24 + 88, Project I-641(22)41, Putnam County, West Virginia; thence N. 5° 19’ 57” W., with said western original right of way line, parallel to centerline, 336 feet to a point in the western revised right of way line, said point being 75 feet left of and at right angle to centerline at Station 28 + 24; thence northeasterly with said revised right of way line 48 feet, more or less, to a point 30 feet left of and at right angle to centerline at Station 28 + 35; thence southeasterly in a reverse centerline direction, continuing with said revised right of way line, parallel to centerline, 343 feet to a point 30 feet left of and at right angle to centerline at Station 24 + 92; thence southwesterly continuing with said revised right of way line 45 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning and containing 5,030 square feet (0.115
acre) of permanent drainage easement in, over, through and across the above described piece of real estate that is to be reserved from this conveyance. This is the same property conveyed unto Jerimy Hazlewood by deed dated June 28, 2007, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 476, at Page 487. 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 13th day of November 2013. HEREFORD & RICCARDI, PLLCTRUSTEE By:
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Philip B. Hereford, Member 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: (304) 346 1800 2t 11-26, 12- 3 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and Notice of the Beneficiary/Servicer’s election to sell property, is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee(s) by that certain Deed of Trust dated October 12, 2007, executed by Jeffrey T. Vaughn and Renea M. Vaughn to Robert M. Fletcher, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 849, at Page 18. Philip B. Hereford was appointed as Trustee by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated October 27, 2010, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 953, at Page 737. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Putnam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. All those certain lots, tracts, or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate on the Waters of Sigmon Fork, a tributary of Eighteen Mile Creek, in Union Tax District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: PARCEL NO. ONE: Beginning in a stone set in the ground on the east side of the Sigmon Fork Road, a corner to the tract of Berth Lovejoy; thence N. 47 deg. E. 55 poles to a stone near the top of a ridge and on the west hillside; thence N. 62 deg. W. 24 poles 11 links to a stone on the east side of Rhodes Branch and on a steep hillside; thence up the branch, N. 21 deg. E. 4 poles to
a Linden tree on the east side of said branch; thence crossing the branch N. 491/2 deg. W. 16 poles to a white oak on an east hillside, witnessed by a small sugar maple and by an “x” cut in the face of a small cliff; thence S. 33 deg. W. 28 poles to a stone on the end of a point between Rhodes Branch and Sigmon Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence S. 36 deg. W. 31 poles to a stone set in the ground on the east side of Sigmon Fork Road; thence up said road, S. 62 deg. E. 30 poles to the beginning, containing twelve (12) acres, more or less. PARCEL NO. TWO: Beginning at a stone in the line of Sam Boggess fourteen (14) poles from the Sigman Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence up the hill, S. 71 E. 40-4/5 poles to a black oak; thence S. 48-1/2 E. 24 poles to a black oak, S. 32 E. 52 poles in stone and white oak on the ridge in line of M. A. Lovejoy with lines of same N. 30 E. 24 poles to a stake and Lynn stump, N. 62 E. 55 poles to a stone on south side of Sigman Fork, N. 17 W. 17 poles to a stone on Carvel Bone Branch and the road; thence down the road, N. 63 W. 105 poles to a stone in R. F. Lovejoy’s line with same, S. 24 W. 6-1/4 poles to a stone, S. 83 W. 22 poles to a Sycamore and S. 75 W. 22 poles to a stone in Sigman Fork, corner to land of Sam Boggess, with same S. 13 W. 14 poles to the beginning, containing 40-3/8 acres, more or less. PARCEL NO. THREE: Beginning at a post on the north side of Sand Hill Road, same being in the line of Rufus Thornton; thence N. 47 E. 13 poles 9 links to a white oak on a steep point; thence along the south hillside S. 35 E. 2 poles to a stone; thence S. 49 E. 6 poles to a stone; thence S. 57 E. 6 poles to a stone, thence S. 57 E. 6 poles to a stone; thence S. 65 E. 3 poles 17 links to a white to a white oak marked as corner, thence over a steep bluff S. 27 W. 10 poles to the Sand Hill Road; and over a steep bluff S. 27 W. 10 poles to the Sand Hill Road; and thence with same N. 61 W. 21 poles 19 links to a fence post on the
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north side of Sand Hill Road, and the beginning, estimated to contain 1 3/4 acres, more or less. PARCEL NO. FOUR: Beginning at a point in the Sigman Fork Road above the residence of Freddie Lovejoy, same being a corner to land now owned by Rufus Thornton; thence with one line of Freddie Lovelace, N. 24 E. 93-3/4 poles to a point in the line of Virgil Lovejoy in a low gap on the divide between Sigman’s Fork and Painter’s Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence with three lines of said Lovejoy, E. 46-1/2 E. 21 poles to stone on a high know; thence N. 751/2 E. 50 poles to a stone by a road; thence N. 59 E. 22 poles to land of Robert Harrison; thence with two lines of same S. 45 E. 5 poles to a stake and stone; thence N. 60 E. 78 poles 20 links to the land of R. Coleman; thence with one line of same South 251/2 poles to the corner of Oscar Lovejoy’s land; known as the Fellure land; thence with one line of same, S. 30-1/2 W. (with var.) 89 poles 19 links to a stake and stone; thence down the Camel Bone Branch,
S. 37 W. 17 poles 10 links to a beech on west hillside; thence S. 35-1/2 W. 23 poles ro another beech; thence S. 38-1/2 W. 38 poles to a stake and stone on west side of branch in a line of Ivan Lovejoy; thence with the lands of Ivan Lovejoy and Rufus Thornton, N. 70 W. 40 poles to a stone, N. 80 W. 6 poles, N. 65 W. 18 poles to a white oak; thence N. 57 W. 6 poles to a stone N. 49 W. 6 poles to a stone; thence N. 35 W. 2 poles to a small white oak on a steep place, S. 47 W. 12 poles to the road and down the road, N. 62 W. 20-1/3 poles to the place of beginning, and containing 87-1/2 acres, more or less. PARCEL NO. FIVE: Beginning at a stone and pointers about 16 poles south of dividing ridge between Sigman and Painter’s Fork of 18-Mile Creek; corner to lands of R. Coleman; thence S. 30-1/2 W. down a drain 89 poles 19 links to a stone and pointers, S. 56 E. 50 poles to a stone and pointers; thence N. 79-1/4 E. 19 poles 10 links to a double chestnut oak on the south side of a High Knob; thence N. 10 E. 18 poles to a stone and pointers near the top of the
ridge; thence N. 38 E. 52 poles to a hickory and pointers, N. 10 E. 28 poles to a stone and pointers corner to land of R. Coleman, with same, N. 68 W. 72 poles 7 links to the place of beginning, and estimated to contain 41-1/2 acres, more or less. This is the same property conveyed unto Jeffrey T. Vaughn and Renea M. Vaughn by Deed dated July 28, 2003, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 439, at Page 475. TERMS OF SALE: 11) 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.
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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.
PHILIP B. HEREFORD, TRUSTEE 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, WV 25301 WV State Bar No. 1687 (304) 346-1800 2t 11-26, 12-3 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 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 $524.38 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 __________________________
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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
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
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:
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 __________________________
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 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
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
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.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY . . . Given under my hand this 14th day of November 2013.
Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014.
Amount equal to the taxes
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$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
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Poca band achieves goals
School News
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Winfield Generals Band grows in success By Justin Waybright justin@putnamstandard.com
Poca High School Marching Band prepares to march at halftime of a football game. The band achieved their goal by winning the Grand Champion trophy at the state competition in October. (File Photo)
By Cydney McGrew Poca High School
Bob Carroll and the Poca High School Marching Band just finished a very successful season. The marching Poca Dots achieved their goal by winning the Grand Champion trophy at Wahama in October. They also earned several first place trophies throughout the marching band season. “This senior class really stood out to me,” Carroll said. “They are the best student leaders that I’ve had since I’ve been here.” Carroll said this year has been the best start to the competition season that he has ever had in his history as band director. “We have a very hard working group,” he said. “They have the drive and determination that it takes to be the best they can be.” His band enjoyed perform-
ing in the Poca Heritage Day Marching Band Festival the last weekend in September. “We always keep the contest running at night because it sets a good atmosphere underneath the lights,” Carroll said. “It was a great evening of music for the community.” At the end of the year the marching band traveled to Hershey Pennsylvania to participate in the Tournament of Bands Other accolades bestowed upon the PHS Marching Band during the competitive season include: * Lewis County competition - First Place in everything * Spring Valley competition First Place in color guard, band and percussion * Hurricane competition First Place in band and percussion * Cabell County competition - First Place percussion and runner up Grand Champion in the band competition.
The Winfield Marching Generals Band is growing in number and success. The 96-member-strong group is the largest the high school has seen since 2005. "We've grown by a few members every year," said band director Geary Jack. "I'm looking to be at 110 members next year." Jack believes the success his band has experienced this fall will help make that goal a reality. The Winfield Marching Generals won 2nd Runner-up Grand Champion and 1st place Feature Twirler at the Black Walnut Festival Saturday Oct. 12. On Oct. 19, the band competed against 23 high schools from 17 counties at the 2nd Annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational. The Generals earned 3rd place among AAA bands, 2nd place Percussion, 2nd place Drum Major and 3rd place Twirler. Winfield won First Runner-up Grand Champion at the Festival on the River Oct. 26. Senior Claire Allison has won multiple first place awards for drum major and senior Kayleigh Kleppinger has won several first place awards for feature twirler this season. "We're doing very well and that's because of their work ethic," Jack said. "They're the ones who put in the time and effort." The hard work has paid off, not only in awards but in impact. Just before Veterans Day, the band performed for a hometown crowd during a football game. "Our theme was based on World War II, and we tried to honor and salute our veterans with a special field show," Jack said. "The VFW Post made us a
The Winfield Generals Band marches through the streets of Spencer during the Black Walnut Festival Saturday Oct. 12. The band won AAA 2nd Runner-up Grand Champion. Courtesy Photo
The Generals perform at the 2nd Annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational where they won 3rd place against 23 high schools. Courtesy Photo
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glass plaque and presented it to us for patriotism in honoring veterans from the past and present. The presentation meant a lot to the kids." The band director looks back at 2013 with pride. "I'm impressed with the stu-
dents," he said. The Winfield High School Band will host its annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday Dec. 19. For more information on upcoming performances, call (304) 586-3279.