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Abby Watson celebrates with Hannah Thompson after hitting her 1,000th career point.

Watson scores 1,000th point

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

At one point it looked like Abby Watson was on pace to score 1,000 points in a single night. Then it appeared Taneisha Sturdavent could set a rebounding record.

Ultimately Watson finished with a “mere” 34 points, although that was four more than the junior needed to hit 1,000 for her career. And Sturdavent pulled down “just” 21 rebounds to go with her 19 points.

Most importantly, however, Hurricane pulled away from Princeton Jan. 16 for a 68-40 victory, making the Lady Redskins 63 on the season and matching last season’s total victory mark.

That allowed the team to share a pair of celebrations.

With 3:39 left in the third quarter, Watson pulled up and hit a 3pointer – her seventh of the game – to hit the 1,000-point mark for her career and give the Lady Redskins a 45-28 lead. Coach Austin

Students show creativity

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Creative minds from area high schools gathered to present their ideas during the 2014 Business Symposium.

From custom T-shirts to one-ofa-kind dog tags, student teams from Poca, Winfield and Hurricane excelled in creating, designing, marketing and selling products - all for local charities.

More than learning, it was an opportunity for the students to get a taste of the business world, said Gretchen White, project director for the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, the event sponsor.

"These students have learned new skills, and they need the opportunity to present them," she said. "Some are extraordinarily poised and will make an impact in

Winfield High School students Tori Grass, Cherish McMillion, Andrew Campbell, Tony Salgado, Derek Whiteside, Dakota Grigsby and Brett Adkins present their project "Generations" during the 2014 Business Symposium at Buffalo High School. The Generals sold more than $1,600 worth of products and donated the money to Lily's Place. the business world."

Winfield High School senior Tori Grass helped her team members Cherish McMillion, Andrew

Putnam schools roll with changes

Campbell, Tony Salgado, Derek Whiteside, Dakota Grigsby and Brett Adkins create T-shirts and sweatshirts under a project called

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Putnam teacher receives national honor

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

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Putnam County students began their second semester Wednesday after missing a slew of instructional days because of weather and water problems.

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

When weather and water problems cancelled schools, county school officials had to adapt.

Prep days were changed. The semester was adjusted. Finals...well, they were nixed.

The decision to waive final exams is an effort to ensure a smoother transition for both stu-

Hometown Elementary Teaching Principal Barbara "Tootie" Black received national recognition for her efforts in math and science instruction.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in conjunction with the National Science Foundation announced Black's achievement, choosing her as a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Teaching.

Since 1983, more than 4,200 teachers across the U.S. have SEE TEACHER ON PAGE 10

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Hometown Elementary Teaching Principal Barbara "Tootie" Black received national honors for her efforts in hands-on science and math instruction. Black has taught at various elementary schools across the county and has achieved a plethora of awards for her efforts.

Inside This Week: POCA FOOTBALL COACH RETIRES - PAGE 3 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - PAGE 4 CANDIDATES FILE - PAGE 5

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Page 2 –Thursday,January 23,2014 Mothers of Preschoolers group A new MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group is being formed at River Ridge church's Teays Valley/Hurricane location.

The first meeting of the Teays Valley MOPS group will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24. The group will continue to meet at the same time on the second and fourth Friday of each month through May. Child care is provided. Teays Valley MOPS will follow the Putnam County Schools schedule, so if school is delayed or canceled, the meeting also will be canceled.

River Ridge is located in what used to be the Saturn car dealership, just off I-64, Hurricane Exit 34.

Upper Vandalia Society to meet The Upper Vandalia Historical Society will meet Jan. 26 at the Putnam County Board of Education office in Winfield, located behind the old Court House.

(Weather permitting).

There will be a guest speaker and discussion will center on area bridges.

Bring a friend or prospective member, and plan to stay for refreshments after the meeting.

If you have any questions, please call 304-760-2121. Cheryl Wintz Withrow.

Fly fishing and fly tying class Putnam County Parks & Recreation is hosting a Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Class on May 5, 8, 12, & 15 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Commons located at Valley Park in Hurricane.

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

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

Participants must be at least 14 yrs. & up. Cost: $30 (Pre-Pay Class). Call (304)562-0518 ext. 10 to register.

Grief Support Group in Scott Depot Teays Valley Church of God will be the location of a “GriefShare” weekly support group beginning Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. “GriefShare” is a special support group for people grieving the loss of someone close.

The group is sponsored by people who understand what grief feels like and is designed to offer comfort and encouragement to those who are grieving. Whether you have recently lost a loved one or it is has been several years, “GriefShare” can help. The class is free, but participants need to call (304) 757-9222 to register.

Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot just east of exit 40 off I-64.

Applications being accepted for free home energy audits The City of Hurricane is now accepting applications for free home energy audits for residences in the area. All applicants must own their homes, no rental properties allowed.

The City will have a contractor assess homes for their energy efficiency and provide a report of necessary improvements needed at the homes for utility savings.

An audit may take approximately 2-3 hours.

Some of the audit components include the assessment of windows, doors, insulation, and hot water tanks. Improvements are

the responsibility of the homeowners, but the City will assist to find resources thru other nonprofits or programs to refurbish the homes. Strong consideration of resident’s applications will be given to homeowners that are able to make improvements upon completion of the audit.

It’s the City’s first priority to assist residents on fixed incomes to minimize their heating/cooling costs.

There is no deadline for applications at this time. The anticipated target is 45-50 homes to receive the free audits. Any questions, please contact Hurricane city hall.

Kindergarten, Preschool Roundup St. Francis of Assisi School announces Kindergarten, Collaborative Pre-School and Pre-School Roundup for Feb. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Come by and see the wonderful education St. Francis has to offer.

To register bring your state issued birth certificate, shot records and a copy of a well visit if available.

If you have any question, feel free to call 304-727-5690.

City of Hurricane Rain Barrels The city of Hurricane has 60 barrels for sale at $25/barrel.

Purchases can be made at city hall. A receipt will be given and barrels will need to be picked up at street department/recycling center (across from Creekside Café). The barrels only have two holes with caps at the top. The barrels do not include any parts.

Any questions, contact Hurricane city hall.

Senior Fitness classes Senior fitness classes are held at the John Henson Senior Center in Hurricane from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

A certified fitness instructor leads the class. For more information, call 304-757-0016.

Boys invited to Cub Scout meetings Cub Scouts Pack 586 invites boys to come check out their meetings and learn more about scouting.

Pack 586 holds weekly meetings on Tuesdays at Eleanor First Baptist Church. Activities include games, character building activities and more.

For more information, call Cub Master Glen Armstrong at 304586-1157.

Boy Scout Troop 164 invites Youth to meetings Boy Scout Troop 164, based in Eleanor, invites area youth to come to a meeting and learn more about scouting.

The small troop stays active, with campouts, merit badge work, summer camps, games, lock-ins, food drives and more.

The troop is led by Scoutmaster John Snedegar, with assistant Scoutmasters Marty Fertig, Markel Fertig and Jake Fertig. The troop meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Presbyterian Church on Roosevelt Boulevard in Eleanor.

Breast Cancer support group Meetings are held in the education room at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital every fourth Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Questions, call CAMC Family Resource Center at 304-388-2545.

The Putnam Standard Hurricane Civic Chorus The Hurricane Civic Chorus meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane.

No auditions required and membership is not restricted to Hurricane residents.

Questions, call 304-562-6539.

Moms & Tots Playgroup offers weekly activities Teays Valley Moms and Tots offer weekly activities for children 4 and younger, as well as monthly Mom's Night Outs for mothers. For more information, e-mail tvmomstots@yahoo.com.

Silver Sneakers class The Tri-County YMCA in Scott Depot hosts the Silver Sneakers Muscular Endurance Class from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Certified instructors lead classes.

For more information, call 304757-0016.

Literacy Volunteers now training adults Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County is now training adults who would like to help other adults learn to read, or who would like to teach English to a non-English speaker. No experience is required and free training is provided.

Call 304-757-1550 or email putnamliter...@yahoo.com.

Putnam PSD suspends use of credit cards, debit Putnam Public Service District has, as of 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 suspended acceptance of credit and debit cards for payment of bills for water and/or sewer service.

The District was advised by Rock Branch Community Bank that there had been fraudulent activity on the debit cards of several local individuals. While researching what appeared to be

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unusual purchases, the bank found that recent payments to Putnam PSD were a common transaction for all of the customers with the cards at issue.

Putnam PSD has been in contact with the company that manages its payment gateway and they have not identified any breach of security in their system and no other bank or financial services provider has contacted Putnam PSD. However, in order

to ensure that the system is secure, Putnam PSD decided to immediately suspend acceptance of credit and debit cards until potential payment system problems have been identified and resolved.

As a precautionary measure, the District also advises any customer who has made a credit or debit card payment to the District between Oct. 1, 2013 and Jan. 16, 2014 to check his or her state-

ments carefully for suspicious activity and report any discrepancies to the customer’s bank and/or credit card company.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to restoring the option for our customers to securely pay their PPSD bills with a credit or debit card as soon as it is safe to do so.

Putnam PSD will share updates as we receive them on our twitter (@PutnamPSD) and Facebook accounts (Facebook.com/PutnamPSD) and on our website (PutnamPSD.com).

Customers can also call our office at 304-757-6551 or email us at customerservice@putnampsd.co m with any questions.

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Tudor’s Biscuit World gives Make-A-WishŽ check for $33,000

Thursday,January 23,2014 – Page 3

Poca says goodbye to football coach

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Make-A-Wish receives a check for $33,000 at Tudor’s Biscuit World in Teays Valley location. The check will help grant more than nine wishes of West Virginia children.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, Tudor’s Biscuit World gave MakeA-Wish a check for $33,000 to help grant more than nine wishes of West Virginia children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. The presentation was held at the Teays Valley, WV location.

Tudor’s Biscuit World has been raising money to fulfill the wishes of Make-A-Wish children since 1993, that’s over 20 years of collecting money from our customer’s by our annual promotions and wishing wells that are located in Tudor’s Biscuit World locations.

Thanks to the efforts of Tudor’s Biscuit World customers and employees $28,000 was raised from our annual Oct. fundraiser to grant the wishes of five West Virginia children. Throughout the month of October, Tudor’s Biscuit World customers were invited to

purchase a $1 “pumpkin� in support of Make-A-Wish. To energize the fundraiser, Tudor’s held a company-wide contest with prizes for the locations that raised the most money.

Make-A-WishŽ Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children, aged 2 ½ to 18, with life-threatening medical conditions. Currently, the local chapter is one of the most active in the country, having fulfilled more than 13,000 wishes.

For more information, please call Make-A-Wish at (800) 664-9474 or visit its Web site at www.wishsouthwv.org.

Tudor’s Biscuit World is a West Virginia restaurant company specializing in home-style breakfasts, sandwiches and dinner entrees.

Tudor’s has over 65 locations throughout the state and outlets in Ohio and Kentucky.

Since he was 8-years-old, Bob Lemley has carried with him an undeniable love...Football.

That love has brought him four AA state championships, 141 victories and 24 football seasons at Poca High School.

Touchdowns, championships and crowded bleachers are now memories for the veteran coach.

Saying goodbye to coaching the game he loves is one of the hardest things Lemley has ever done. But, it was time, he explained.

"It's difficult," the 67-yearold said. "I'm not turning my back on football - I love football, I'm just going to do something else."

Lemley coached more than 500 young men during his career at Poca High School. More than producing winners on the field, the coach has strived to create winners at another challenge...Life.

"The game has rules and you have to stay within those rules to be successful - at life there are rules and you got to learn to live within those boundaries - discipline is what football gives you - it also teaches you loyalty and hard

Poca football coach Bob Lemley looks beyond the bleachers of the field, toward the future. The 24-year Poca High School coach retired just days ago. work," Lemley explained. "If you can do that playing football then you can do that in the world."

The veteran football coach continued, "Just because you get a bump or get knocked down, doesn't mean you stay down...You got to get back up and keep going."

Lemley knows this all too well. He took the Dots from a losing season in the early 90s to a state AA championship title in 1994. He also brought to Poca three, back-to-back state titles from 2001 to 2003.

The coach will never forget how the Dots were viewed in 2001. Many referred to them as "Underdogs," he said.

Yet, they overcame.

"Things happened that weren't supposed to happen," Lemley explained. "No one even gave us a chance to win, but everything has to fall in place, and the Lord was on our side that time."

When he reminisces about his seasons at Poca, his son comes to mind. Bobby was an All-State linebacker on the 1994 championship team that Lemley coached.

"One of the greatest feelings was to coach my son and win a state championship with him on the field - that was a highlight of my career," he said. "Not many coaches can say they've done that."

More than anything, Lemley hopes he made a lasting impact on the athletes he taught.

"You like to know what you're doing is worthwhile for them later on," he said. "It disappoints me when they sometimes go down the wrong road, and I wonder if I was any help to them or what I could've done differently."

Last week, Coach Bob Lemley walked past the Poca goalposts for the last time. The sound of victory and the colors of scarlet and grey will forever remain etched in his heart.

A head coach for the 2014 Poca High School football team has yet to be determined.

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One Stop secures education grants One Stop, a chain of convenience stores headquartered in Charleston, WV, announced that they have successfully secured $500 grants for 28 West Virginia schools – including four in Cabell County – through the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program.

Michael Graney, President of One Stop, said, “One Stop is a part of many communities throughout the state and we are proud to be able to support our local schools. It is our hope that these grants will help enhance educational opportunities for our state’s children.”

Graney said schools in Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell, Raleigh, Jackson, Logan, Doddridge, Marion, Monongalia, Harrison, and Mercer Counties received grants.

One Stop representatives worked with school officials from around the state and ExxonMobil to apply for the funding.

In Putnam County, Poca High School will receive assistance.

For additional information and the full list, contact Michael Graney or Kim Dunlap at (304) 926-3002 or via email at mgraney@itjusttakesonestop.com or kdunlap@itjusttakesonestop.com or visit the website at www.onestopwv.com.

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West Virginia Legislative Update

By Delegate Jim Butler We have just completed the first week of the 2014 Legislative Session and it has been a bit of a bumpy start.

As everyone knows, the water emergency hit the Capital City hard as well as several surrounding counties, including parts of Putnam County. I realize that as of today we are not all in the clear yet, but things are starting to get back to normal. An incident like this makes us appreciate the public utilities available to us, and it makes us consider many aspects of regulation, common sense, and emergency response.

All things considered, it appeared that people handled themselves well, and the emergency response was tremendous.

The National Guard, Red Cross, Volunteer Fire Departments, and

many more people too numerous to mention stepped up and helped one another. I would like to say thank you and well done!

On Jan. 16 we had a bit of a surprise when the leadership forced a vote on a resolution that in effect changed a long standing rule that governed the manner in which bills that pass in committees get to the “Full House” for a vote. I voted against this resolution. There was much debate, but it did pass along party lines.

Republican voted Every against this resolution/rules change, and every Democrat voted for the change. The best explanation for this was because it makes it easier for the clerks to schedule bills, but in essence this resolution nullifies the votes of the vast majority of delegates and puts all the power into the hands of as few as 10 members of

the Rules Committee.

I have been appointed to the newly formed Committee on Energy. I remain on the Committee on Roads and Transportation and the Committee on Education.

On Jan. 16 the Full House passed our first bill of the session. It was HB 4175 and is known as the West Virginia Small Business Emergency Act. It will allow for the development of special rules to help small businesses who are adversely affected by emergencies such as the current water emergency.

I continue to sponsor bills that I think would encourage the expansion of existing job creating businesses, as well as the creation of new ones such as the multi-billion-dollar ethane cracker plant which is expected to be located in Wood County.

Manufacturing such as this could result in great opportunities for Mason and Putnam Counties, as well as the rest of West Virginia.

I also re-introduced Andrea’s Law which, if passed, would greatly increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders who seriously injure or kill someone.

I was happy to hear the Governor mention the public, private partnership legislation that I helped pass during the last legislative session. Along with many others in our communities, I was hoping, and almost expecting, that he would mention that the legislation has allowed for a funded plan to complete Route 35, without tolls, and that he had approved it. Unfortunately that did not occur, so we will continue to look for avenues to get this very important road done.

By Sen. Mitch B. Carmichael We have just completed the fI approach each Legislative session with an optimistic vision for crafting the policies that are required to launch our state on an exciting path of progress, prosperity, and plentiful jobs.

For far too many years, West Virginia has lagged near the bottom of states in terms of jobs and income. Our citizens are among the poorest in the nation. West Virginia has the highest percentage of people on public assistance and the lowest workforce participation rate in America.

Our young adults are leaving to seek opportunity in other states. Who among us has not been affected by the unfortunate circumstance of children or

grandchildren that are forced to leave our state in pursuit of jobs?

Our state is losing population and jobs! Absent real and substantive change, the West Virginia economy will continue to decline. By virtually any measure of economic and societal progress, the state of West Virginia ranks very poorly.

The real tragedy is that it doesn’t have to be this way. True prosperity can and should occur within the borders of West Virginia. The condition in which we currently find our state should spur every citizen to support fundamental and substantive reform. Our citizens deserve meaningful change and hope for a brighter future. The incremental, go-slow approach is the equivalent to doing nothing.

With the right set of economic policies and legal reforms, West

Virginia can flourish and generate amazing opportunities for our citizens.

Unfortunately, much of the entrenched political leadership within our state simply will not allow the needed reforms to be enacted. Instead, the majority party seeks to dampen our ambition with claims that West Virginia is doing well. I reject this approach.

In my view, we should attack and resolve the issues that confront our state. The first step to solving any problem is acknowledging that one exists. Now is the time to take bold and courageous steps to enable free-market capitalism to generate prosperity and opportunities for our precious citizens. The path to economic prosperity and jobcreation is well-known and documented. As America struggles

against a President with a biggovernment, socialistic agenda, let us in West Virginia revitalize our freedom by embracing the principals of free-market capitalism that made America great.

Working together, it is our responsibility to change this state and make it better. West Virginia is a beautiful state. We have been blessed with an abundance of natural resources, hard-working people, and close family ties. Let us chart a bold course toward freedom and American capitalism that will ignite growth and provide opportunities for this and future generations.

In the coming weeks, the specific proposals to support and energize growth will be outlined in this column. I look forward to working with each of you to fulfill our shared dream of a prosperous West Virginia.

January Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Colt Sowards (18 years old) Regina Tassen – Jan. 22 Ethel ‘Tiny’ Tatum - Jan. 23 Dr. Mark Brown – Jan. 23 Sandra Smith – Jan. 25 Kyle Zimmerman - Jan. 25 Mike Lemley – Jan. 26 Janet Foster Clark – Jan. 26 Brandon Chapman - Jan. 26 Rachel Anderson – Jan. 27 Tina Smith – Jan. 28 Janet Wellman Wallace – Jan. 28 Tim Sovine – Jan. 28 Marsha Harper – Jan. 29 Christine Spaulding – Jan. 29 Dale Fisher – Jan. 31

If you - or someone you know - will be celebratrating a birthday in the coming months...

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Thursday,January 23,2014 – Page 5

Candidates file for office

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Hurricane High School students Garrett DeFries, Tanner McCallister, Olivia Cox, John Fisher and T.J. Keyton brought in a profit of $1,376.80 from their project "Redskin Global." The money was donated to the Dylan Jeffries Fund.

The filing period for political office is open and the race to secure the votes in the 2014 Primary and a spot on the General Election is underway.

Candidates have until midnight Saturday, Jan. 25 to file.

The following is a list of candidates who filed with the Putnam County Clerk’s office as of noon Tuesday morning.

On the county level, incumbent Steve Andes, a Republican, has filed and will seek reelection to the Putnam Commission. He is currently running unopposed.

Deloris "Jeanie" Nibert, a Re-

publican, is seeking the position of 26th Circuit Court Family Judge. The office offers an unexpired term.

Rob Cunningham, who took over for Deborah Phillips on the Putnam County Board of Education in November, will seek election to a 4-year term.

Bob Siebel will seek election to the position of conservation district supervisor. Brenda Landers, a Republican, will seek election to the Putnam County Executive Committee.

Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood, a Republican, has filed for candidacy on all three District Executive Committees, senate, delegate and house.

On the state level, incumbent

Mike Hall, a Republican, will seek election to the West Virginia Senate.

On the national level, Jim Moss, a republican from Hurricane, will seek Shelly Moore Capito's seat in the U.S. Congress.

Potential candidates who wish to file for a county office can do so at the Putnam County Courthouse during working hours. The county office will be open 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Jan. 25.

Those seeking national or state positions must file with the Secretary of State's office in Charleston.

The primary is scheduled for May 13.

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Drew Beckner, Matt Chandler, Brandon Drake, Jason Miller and Neal Scantlin created a project called "DotCom." The group brought in more than $1,100. The Dots donated the funds to the Kanawha-Putnam Habitat for Humanity.

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The Generals sold the custom shirts for a total profit of $1,616.50 - all of which was donated to Lily's Place, a pediatric addiction center.

"I really liked working together on this," Grass said. "I found out what I want to do for the rest of my life now."

The DECA and Future Business Leader of America member hopes to become a CEO of a business upon graduating from Marshall University.

Grass' family is proud of her achievements.

"The more they can learn, the more they can prepare for something they're passionate about," her mother Tonya Kyle said.

Grass' grandmother Linda Hughes agreed, "I think this is great because it will help her be prepared to go to college."

Hurricane High School senior Garrett DeFries helped his team members Tanner McCallister, Olivia Cox, John Fisher and T.J. Keyton bring in a profit of $1,376.80 from the sale of shirts and other items to be used in the student sections of ball games.

The company name was "Redskin Global."

"This all gives you an outlook on how business in the real world really is - it gives us a challenge," DeFries said. "I liked it."

The Redskins donated the earnings to the Dylan Jeffries Fund, an account to benefit the medical and funeral expenses of a West Virginia high school football player who lost his life from injuries sustained during a September game.

Doug Spaulding, business coach with West Virginia Small

Business Development Center helped lead the Hurricane team to success.

"They did everything themselves - I just steered them and gave them direction," he said.

"They did well and sold quite a few."

Poca High School students Drew Beckner, Matt Chandler, Brandon Drake, Jason Miller and Neal Scantlin created a project called "DotCom." They were able to bring in $1,145.13 from the sale of custom T-shirts and dog tags for Poca sports fans. The Dots used social media to boost sales.

"This was a good learning experience to be a part of, and we ended up coming out very strong, and we were able to raise money for a charity," Miller said.

The students donated their money to the Kanawha-Putnam Habitat for Humanity.

Jen Moore, branch manager of City National Bank in Winfield helped the team prepare for its project.

"The ideas these kids come up with amazes you," she said.

"They're so advanced."

Moore continued, "It was so rewarding to see them get it complete."

Marty Chapman, Putnam Chamber of Commerce president, believes students who competed in the symposium will pave the way for business and entrepreneurial success.

"The efforts applied by these students are helping today's young people prepare to become tomorrow's business leaders and entrepreneurs," he said.

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Christian's Sports Beat: How to jump into a sport

By: Christian Deiss

Some people think of sports as only playing football, baseball, soccer, basketball, etc., since these sports can be seen on television, 24-hours a day, seven days week. One sport that people should consider, but usually don’t, is cheerleading, which is taught in Hurricane at River Cities Gymnastics and Cheerleading.

As you have read in previous columns, I run and play soccer, while one of my best friends, Kaylee Dawson of Scott Depot, takes cheerleading classes at River Cities. I wanted to know more about her training, because she told me cheerleading is really a sport and I wanted to see for myself. After watching Kaylee train one afternoon, I asked Kaylee’s coach at River Cities, Aaron Billups why people don’t think cheering is a sport, “It’s all

about tradition and when cheering began it wasn’t much of a sport and it was all boys without any flipping and jumping, just yelling to the fans in the stands.

As time progressed, cheerleading became more of an athletic endeavor with flips, jumps and tumbling and of course it now includes girls along with the boys.

If you watch a gymnastics meet, they use a lot of the same skills as our kids doing their cheering routines.” Cheerleading competition now even has a place on ESPN. I have watched cheerleading squads at high school football games every Friday so I know that it takes hard work to do the various routines. Coach Billups told me how cheering is a good activity for young people, “It gives them something to do athletically and keep themselves in shape. Our program allows kids to not only get strong physically but also mentally by having them interact with kids from all over the state. We have kids that come from as far as three hours away so it brings kids together, creating friendships that last a lifetime while also exercising.” According to a recent survey by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), there are almost 400,000 individuals involved in high school cheerleading in the United States today.

Kaylee and I enjoy playing out-

side whenever possible and that’s probably why we are such good friends and it helps we live in the same neighborhood.

Coach Billups says it is frustrating that more kids are not as active, “There is so much for kids to do these days other than exercising, there are video games and 300 channels on the TV, but for the ones who enjoy being active there are plenty of opportunities that they need to explore.”

Billups was a four-year member of the Marshall University Cheerleading squad, serving as it captain for two years.

Kaylee knows that I have fun playing soccer and running with my parents and in races, so I wanted to know what Kaylee thought about her sport, “Cheerleading is a big part of my life and I am glad I do it. Going to different parts of the county to compete is a lot of the fun because you get to meet a bunch of different people.” Kaylee who is also in my fourth grade class at Mountain View Elementary School competed in national competition last year at Disney World in Florida.

Kaylee has been cheering for four years and Coach Billups likes what he sees, “Kaylee has progressed a lot since we got her in our program, going from a level one athlete to a level four.

She is an outstanding young athlete, that doesn’t mind working

Coach Billups work with Kaylee Dawson of Scott Depot at a recent training session. Courtesy photo hard at the sport. She is probably one of the best tumblers in her age group.” The nine-year old is scheduled to compete at Disney World again this spring.

Back to the television side of the sport, Billups knows the coverage provided by the largest sports channel in the world is worth every second of the attention, “I think it helps being on ESPN, because it brings awareness to the sport in a national fashion and lets athletes know they can take the sport further than high school and even receive a scholarship for the sport.”

According to the River Cities website, over 30 of their athletes

have received college scholarships.

I also recently found out first hand, if you want to make Kaylee mad, you tell here cheerleading is not a sport, “People want to compare cheerleading to sports like football and basketball and that’s not fair. What we do is physical too and we can get hurt just like them.” I learned my lesson very quickly.

For more information on this exciting sport, go to www.rivercitiesgym.com and after practicing a few times with my best friend, the next tumble I take playing soccer won’t be as bad as I will know how to get back up.

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Abby Watson shoots the ball while Taneisha Sturdavent gets into position for a rebound. Watson had a team-high of 34 points in the game and Sturdavent had 19 points and 21 rebounds.

WATSON FROM PAGE 1 Lowe called a time out, and teammates mobbed their star with hugs and smiles.

Not long later, Hurricane closed out its sixth victory of the season, and another celebration ensued.

“We got a lot of things out of the way,” Lowe said. “Abby’s 1,000th point, getting our sixth win. We’re getting it. That’s the biggest part.”

Watson, with a University of Charleston coach in the stands, put on a show in the first eight minutes. She scored 16 points in less than five minutes as the Lady Redskins took an 18-5 lead with 3:15 left in the quarter. Princeton made it close in the second quarter, though, drawing to within 3228 as Watson missed the final 7:09 with two fouls.

A 16-0 run to start the third quarter, with 11 from Watson, two from Sturdavent and a 3-pointer from Kaylee Wooten, ensured Watson’s big night would be a good one for the team as well.

“It feels awesome,” Watson said afterward. “It’s very big accomplishment.”

She acknowledged that most of the time she prefers to drive to the basket, but, “It just so happened I was on tonight.”

After going 6-17 a year ago, Watson is just as proud of playing for a team that is 6-3 as midseason approaches.

“I feel like we work together as a team, and we’re getting a lot better,” she said. “We know what we can do, what we can’t do.”

Watson knows one thing she can’t do is get into foul trouble.

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During the long second-quarter drought Hurricane had just one field goal, a 3-pointer from senior Bonnie Runyon.

“Usually I miss those shots,” she said, smiling. “As soon as I saw it I knew it was going in.”

Wooten, who nailed a trio of 3pointers herself, said the team needs to learn to execute with Watson not on the floor.

“It’s a little harder, but I guess we manage,” the sophomore said.

“This win is really big. We’re close to beating our record from last year.”

In addition to Watson’s outing, Sturdavent played a key role in the victory and, Lowe noted, in the team’s overall success. She grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and had a pair of steals despite battling illness.

“I just get after it,” she said. “I box out. You’ve got to rebound to score. Scoring’s not my big thing, but I do what I can.”

Princeton Coach Tesla Akers came away impressed with both Watson and Sturdavent.

“She’s strong and she plays so hard,” Akers said of Sturdavent, a senior. “You can’t coach playing hard. She does all the dirty work and deserves a lot of credit.”

Of Watson, she added, “She’s a great leader. She accepts that role, accepts that challenge and loves it. She’s by far the best player I’ve played yet this year.”

Lowe doesn’t disagree one bit.

“She’s a gamer. She gives 110 percent effort 110 percent of the time,” he said. “I’m glad she’s on my team.”

CHARLESTON - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin joined State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Phares, General Manager of Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Doug Shields, and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia President Fred Earley, to present the 2014 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, Erin Sponaugle, with $5,000 and a new Toyota.

"It is no secret our state's future lies in the hands of our children and it is my honor to recognize Erin for her continued commitment to inspire, guide and encourage students in her classroom-helping them to be their best," Gov. Tomblin said.

"I'm proud of our Teacher of the Year for her continued dedication to her students and her passion for creating and inspiring a lifetime of learning."

Sponaugle has been a teacher for more than ten years and currently works at Tomahawk Intermediate School in Berkeley County.

"I am deeply humbled and honored to represent the students and teachers of the Mountain State as the 2014 West Virginia Teacher of the Year," said Sponaugle.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia presented Sponaugle with a $5,000 check.

"We are always pleased to be able to assist in rewarding our state's teachers who exemplify the outstanding qualifications

and dedication to students that Ms. Sponaugle possesses," said Highmark West Virginia President Fred Early. "She is truly a role model for our children."

Each year Toyota donates a new car to the state teacher of the year for use as he or she travels the state this year.

"Through the West Virginia Teacher of the Year program, Toyota West Virginia is able to recognize teachers who show enthusiasm, dedication and go above and beyond their job requirements to instill excellence into education," said Doug Shields, Toyota West Virginia general manager. "Teaching is a profession worthy of our utmost respect. This award honors teachers who exemplify innovation and knowledge and show genuine interest in the lives and success of their students. As a corporation, Toyota West Virginia

is striving to honor and reward our leading educators who are preparing our next generation of leaders. Teachers change lives every day, and make the world a better place - one student at a time and one day at a time. It is with great pleasure we recognize the 2014 Teacher of the Year - Erin Sponaugle from Berkeley County."

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Buffalo cruises to victory over Sherman

By Philip See www.msphoops.com

Buffalo hit shots early, forced a bundle of turnovers, and cruised to a 74-54 victory over Sherman.

Buffalo had five players with nine or more points with Aaron Lewis scoring 16, Laythen Good 14, John Hodges 11, Isaiah Robinson 10 and Bradley Harris nine.

Blake Brewer led Sherman with 17 points, and Corey Smith added 11 during the Jan. 16 matchup.

The Bison got off to a great start, hitting shots and forcing Sherman into bad shots and turnovers on their way to a 23-9 lead after a quarter. The rest of the game would be pretty similar to that, as they held a 20point lead at the half and pushed it up to 25 early in the third quarter before coasting to the 74-54 win.

This was a really nice win for Buffalo. This is not too bad of a Sherman squad, and Buffalo made them struggle all night.

Their pressure was good, and their balance on offense was very impressive.

The Bison don’t have that one guy who is necessarily going to go off and get you 25 or 30 on any given night, but they put

Senior Jace Heller soars through a Wood County defender, helping the Teays Valley Christian Lions roar to a 74-53 win. The 5' 11” guard put 18 points on the board during the game. Photo by Jack Rose Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography

Teays Valley Christian ready for backyard rivalry game

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Senior Laythen Good scored 16 points in the game against Sherman. File photo five guys out on the floor that can score.

Their strength is that anyone out there can score and can score from just about anywhere on the floor. Again, it is hard to see them getting past St. Joseph or Charleston Catholic in their section, but this is a team that

could certainly get hot and do some damage in the postseason.

The loss had to be a disappointment for Sherman. The Tide have been playing pretty good ball, and they couldn’t get much of anything going all night.

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The boys of Teays Valley Christian have had a season of ups and downs.

One day, they're in the valley, the next, they're standing on the mountain. A mixture of wins and losses dot the Lions' season.

The team carries with it a diverse group of 14 young and old players, all gearing up to face backyard rivals Calvary Baptist Academy Jan. 24.

Their 74-53 win against Wood County Christian fuels their fire to bring home victory to Teays Valley.

Coach Jody Sowards recalled some highlights from last week's win.

"We played four solid quarters," he said. "The starting five played almost the entire game, and we're in shape and conditioned."

Sophomore Parker D'Antoni racked up 25 points, making him the lead scorer during the game.

The guard was five of eight from 3-point range and 86 percent in free throws.

"I know it boosted his confidence," said Sowards. "That was a good spark."

Jace Heller also was a key that

turned the door to the solid win, the coach said. The senior put 18 points on the board during the Wood County match.

"He always pushes hard every game - he averages about 20 points per game," Sowards said.

"His aggressiveness was a key for us."

Senior Zack Moore helped amplify the Lions' roar during the contest. The center/power forward created opportunities for the offense to sink some buckets, the coach said.

"He played well inside, which opened our outside game for us," Sowards said.

Moore made 9 points.

The coach hopes his team can build off the momentum from the win against Wood County to roar past Calvary Baptist Academy.

"We want to beat each other," he laughed. "They play extremely well, and they'll fight for the win, but if we continue playing like we are, you just never know."

Sowards continued, "The ball bounces different ways different nights."

Calvary Baptist Academy fell to the Lions Dec. 13 in a close match. Teays Valley Christian edged them 51-48.

Catch the rivalry action at Teays Valley Christian High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday Jan. 24.

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Poca beats Scott again, but tough games ahead

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The Poca boys basketball team’s likelihood of success in the postseason could be determined by the end of the month.

The Dots face a tough Sissonville team Friday night, Class A power Charleston Catholic on Jan. 28 and conference rival Herbert Hoover on Jan. 31.

“The next three games are very important to us,” junior Matt Chandler said. “They could determine the success of the rest of our season.”

Coach Allen Osborne agreed, adding that the first week of February isn’t any easier with matchups against Herbert Hoover, Chapmanville and Tolsia.

“We get our seeding in the sectional based on the regular season outcomes,” he said. “We have to be ready for these games because playing at home during the postseason is important to us.”

Poca’s student cheering section, The 6th Man, may be one of the reasons for the victories at home. The section helped propel the Dots to its second convincing win (77-48) over the Scott Skyhawks on Jan. 17. Poca is sixth in Class AA in MetroNews Power Index.

“The home crowd really helps out and gets us fired up,” junior Christian Buckley said.

The Dots started slow in the rematch against Scott. The Skyhawks jumped out to a 4-3 lead

Poca’s Christian Buckley shoots the ball and gets two of his eight points.

Elijah Cuffee gets into position for a rebound. midway through the first quarter.

“Scott was playing zone defense and we had trouble finding open shots,” Chandler said. “As soon as we adjusted, we started penetrating and finding the open man.”

The Dots went on an 11-0 run and Scott never caught up as Poca continued to expand the lead in the second quarter.

“We didn’t get off to a good start on offense,” Osborne said.

“Once we started to make shots I thought we played well.”

In the second half the Dots continued to expand their lead, making it 34-16 at the half.

“At halftime coach said we

Poca’s Matt Chandler drives through two Scott players on his way to the basket. Chandler had a team-high 21 points in the matchup. needed to drive and get to the hole,” junior Noah Frampton said. “He also said if we have a good look at the basket to take the shot.”

Frampton and other team members didn’t disappoint. They went on a 14-2 run in the first four minutes of the third quarter.

Up by 30 points, 48-18, Cam Cottrill and Chandler went to the bench to get some rest and the Skyhawks were able to pull within 15 points. But that was as close as they would get. Poca

shot 58 percent from the floor.

“Scott has a good team, but our defense really played well tonight,” Osborne said.

Another key to Poca’s success is its ability to shoot free throws.

The team made 11 of its 15 attempts, or 67 percent.

Whenever a Dot goes to the line, the other four players stay in the backcourt.

“We started getting back on defense a couple of years ago,” Frampton said.

Osborne believes the maneu-

ver gives his team a better chance to stop the fast break.

“It also puts a little more pressure on the boys to make the basket,” he added.

Chandler led the Dots with 21 points, followed by Elijah Cuffee with 19 points and Frampton with nine points. Luke Frampton and Cuffee had 10 rebounds apiece. Luke Frampton also had five assists.

Perhaps the most memorable moment of the evening came before the varsity even started, when Kaden Meeks hit a 3pointer from half court at the buzzer to win the JV game 54-52.

With 20 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter Poca JV led 51-50.

“Our game plan after the timeout was to get a defense stop, but we didn’t,” Meeks said.

Scott JV got a quick basket and reclaimed the lead 52-51.

“With four seconds on the clock I knew we had to get the ball down the court fast and score,” the sophomore said. “The rule is with four or more seconds on the clock you’ve got to score and that is what we did.”

Two passes later the ball was in Meeks hands and he took aim and put it up. The gym exploded.

“I had a weird feeling that something cool was going to happen,” he said of when he released the ball. “Coach has been pushing me to work hard and I try to do that every day in practice and in games.”

Meeks also had seven points in the varsity game.

Teays Valley Christian girls push through obstacles

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

The Teays Valley Christian girls’ basketball players are staring at mountains.

Yet, one at a time, they're telling them to move.

From transitioning to a new coach, to fielding a small squad, the resilient Lady Lions are pressing forward toward the prize of a successful 2014 season.

The girls boast a successful record, but the early accolade has not come easy, explained coach Tim Bailey.

"We only have seven girls, and I think it's been a big transition for them with having a new coach," he said. "Last week, we lost one because of an injury."

Senior Kathlyn Mozingo broke her toe in gym class, making the already small number of players even smaller. However, Bailey believes there is light amid the darkness. He said the small group is beginning to use the power of unity and a positive attitude to

push through.

"You've got to be family when you're out there, and that's how we’re playing the game," he explained. "We have only six now, but we can compete against anybody."

The Lady Lions have roared past most teams it has played this season, winning the first five games. One loss came against Elk Valley Christian, the other Wood County Christian.

Although the Lady Wildcats from Wood County won against the Lady Lions 31-54 last week, the coach remains unwavering about his team's ability.

"I could not be more proud and more blessed to be where I'm at right now with them," Bailey said.

"Our girls played hard the whole time against Wood County, and I wasn't upset because they didn't give up on me and they didn't give up on themselves."

He applauded the efforts of his three senior captains Gabby Harrah, Grace Kesler and Rachel Kizer.

In just days, Teays Valley Chris-

tian's girls will face Cross Lanes Christian's undefeated team in a David versus Goliath matchup.

Yet, Bailey is confident his team can reach victory during the Jan. 27 game.

"Cross Lanes Christian is a very good team - they've got solid players and they've got one of best players around, who is close to 6' 1" - so they've got size and they can handle the ball," he explained. "When you go in and you're expected to lose - if you can just hang around, take the wheel, hit some shots, hit some boards, you never know what could happen."

Bailey continued, "On paper, they're bigger than us and they shoot better than us...But games aren't played on paper."

The action starts at 6 p.m.

Monday Jan. 27 at Teays Valley Christian School.

Teays Valley Christian's Grace Kessler takes possession of the ball during a hard fought game against Wood County. The Lady Lions fell to the Wildcats 31-54. Photo by Jack Rose Jr. of One-Eyed Jack's Photography

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been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Awards are based upon knowledge of content, instructional strategies and leadership in education outside the classroom.

Black is one of two West Virginia educators to receive the award.

The other recipient is Gabriella Rhodes, a teacher at Union Elementary School in Buchannon.

The local principal feels elated to receive such an honor.

"It validates what I've been trying to promote - the kids need to be actively involved in learning learning by doing," Black said. "It is a highlight of my career and truly an honor to be a part of such an extraordinary group of professionals devoted to inspiring students. It fuels my passion and enthusiasm as an educator and demonstrates my path as a lifelong learner devoted to the development of young scientists."

The longtime educator takes a unique approach to teaching.

From raising trout in the classrooms to learning about the school's pet tarantula "Charlotte," attention among students stays lit.

"Kids are naturally inquisitive and they love science," Black explained. "I'm trying to turn kids on to learning."

For more than 20 years, she has helped bring science and math to life for countless students at West Teays, Rock Branch, Buffalo and Hometown elementary schools.

Black holds the Milken Educator Award, the WV Academy of Science Teacher of the Year, the Alpha Delta Kappa Excellence in Education Award and the WV Council of Teachers of Mathematics Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Karen Nowviskie, director of early childhood education for Putnam schools, has known the veteran educator for years. She believes Black is an asset to the

school system.

"She is one of the best teachers in the county, and is one of the most hands-on teachers I've known," Nowviskie said. "She believes that students learn by doing, and I think the fact that we have teachers like her in our classrooms speaks very well of the quality of instruction that students get in Putnam County."

There may be only 86 students enrolled at Hometown Elementary, but the academics there are larger than life, Black said.

The school is recognized as a "WV School of Excellence." Projects and student awards cover its hallways.

The teaching principal is proud of her school.

"We may be the smallest school in the county, but there's excitement here," Black said. "The children's excitement in learning, especially something new, is what I love most."

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Boys Power Index for week two Every week MetroNews puts together a Power Index for West Virginia boys basketball.

The MetroNews Power Index is a computer based formula that factors in strength of schedule.

Records listed are for games played through Jan. 14th.

Below is a look at the individual top 10 for each class for week two: CLASS AAA 1. Washington (8-0) (overall #1) 2. Musselman (6-0) (overall #2) 3. Parkersburg South (9-0) (overall #3) 4. Hedgesville (8-1) (overall #4) 5. Capital (4-0) (overall #5) 6. Huntington (5-0) (overall #7) 7. South Charleston (5-1) (overall #8) 8. Wheeling Park (6-2) (overall #9) 9. George Washington (5-2) (overall #11) 10. Jefferson (5-3) (overall #12) CLASS AA

1. Robert C. Byrd (8-0) (overall #6) 2. Westside (7-1) (overall #10) 3. Bluefield (6-1) (overall #15) 4. Chapmanville (7-1) (overall #17) 5. Wyoming East (6-1) (overall #23) 6. Poca (6-1) (overall #24) 7. Petersburg (6-2) (overall #29) 8. Scott (6-4) (overall #31) 9. Fairmont Senior (4-3) (overall #33) 10. Bridgeport (5-3) (overall #35) CLASS A 1. St. Joseph Central (12-0) (overall #16) 2. Beckley Christian (6-0) (overall #27) 3. Charleston Catholic (5-1) (overall #28) 4. Tucker County (6-1) (overall #30) 5. Gilmer County (6-1) (overall #32) 6. Parkersburg Catholic (6-3) (overall #34) 7. Valley Fayette (7-1) (overall #37) 8. Wheeling Central (6-1) (overall #38) 9. Notre Dame (7-2) (overall #41) 10. Buffalo (5-2) (overall #44)

dents and teachers, Putnam school leaders explained.

"We're waiving finals because kids have been out so long and we're at the end of the semester," Putnam School Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said. "Everyone seems to be understanding, and ready to start anew."

He continued, "Everybody's refocused, rejuvenated and ready to go."

Karen Nowviskie, director of early childhood education for Putnam schools, agreed. She believes waiving finals was the solution.

"We didn't think it was fair for the kids, many who'd been out of school since before Christmas, to be put back into an environment like this and be ready to take exams," Nowviskie explained.

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Hatfield said there could be make-up days due to the amount of instructional time missed in 2014. He is meeting with state department of education officials to discuss the issue.

"There's been lots of questions from folks wondering if we're going to have to do make-up days," he said. "Nothing is confirmed on that."

Regardless of make-up days, students in elementary and middle schools may have a challenge ahead of them, Nowviskie said.

"There will probably be a lot of re-teaching and reviewing for the students," she said.

Hatfield hopes the adjustment is seamless. He is ready to put the woes from the past few weeks behind him.

"This shall pass," the superintendent said. "I'm sure there will be some degree of re-teaching and transition, but our kids are resilient - they adjust well, and in a day or two, they'll be back in the routine and they'll be fine."

Hatfield continued, "This is why we feel it's a good idea to end semester and move forward."

The county schools had the green light from the water company and health department to reopen last Friday. The same day as students officially ended their first semester. The new semester began on Tuesday.

One event which has been changed twice is the Putnam County Spelling Bee. It is rescheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Putnam Career and Technical Center in Eleanor.

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Fruth Pharmacy and West Virginia Fundraiser for two Immunization Network partner year old with cancer POINT PLEASANT, WV - Fruth Pharmacy and the West Virginia Immunization Network (WIN) have recently formed a partnership in order to help educate and make many types of vaccinations more accessible to the citizens of West Virginia, including the Influenza vaccine.

One of the most effective ways of preventing illness is for adults to stay up-to-date on vaccinations. Immunization has drastically reduced and in some cases eliminated deadly infectious diseases.

“Immunization is the only responsible choice,” CK Babcock, Clinical Assistant Professor for West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and Fruth Pharmacy explained. “It protects you, your family, and all the people you come into contact with on a daily basis.”

Many adults who do not pursue vaccination, are not aware of the risks of being under immunized. Fruth Pharmacy’s partnership with WIN will help increase immunization education for residents of West Virginia.

“Adults are 100 times more likely than children to die of vaccine-preventable diseases,” Elaine Darling, Program Manager for the West Virginia Immunization Network (WIN), stated.

“Many adults don’t realize that they need to be vaccinated to prevent diseases such as pneumococcal, whooping cough, hepatitis A & B, HPV, shingles, and more.”

Batman and Captain America will appear at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 25, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, as part of a fundraiser for 2-year-old Jack Rollins who was diagnosed with cancer two days after Christmas.

The fundraiser will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, and will feature baked goods, hotdogs, handmade scarves and jewelry, Origami Owl jewelry, and Thirty

Adults are 100 times more likely than children to die of vaccine-preventable diseases. Adults as well as children need to stay up-to-date on needed immunizations. Courtesy Photo As the partnership between Fruth Pharmacy and WIN continues to grow, WIN will provide educational opportunities to Fruth Pharmacy communities, as well as additional trainings and educational materials to pharmacy staff. For every immunization that Fruth provides a patient, $1.00 will be donated to WIN to support its efforts to improve immunization rates in West Virginia.

Fruth Pharmacy encourages other pharmacies and healthcare providers to join in this effort as well.

WIN has supported increasing access to vaccinations by helping pharmacies to provide many types of immunizations. Fruth pharmacists are trained to give many types of immunizations. If you are seeking immunization,

please speak with a Fruth pharmacist. Fruth Pharmacies currently vaccinate adults over 18 years of age. Fruth provides the following immunizations: influenza (flu), pneumococal, whooping cough, and shingles.

The West Virginia Immunization Network (WIN) is a statewide coalition focused on improving immunization rates.

WIN’s membership includes over 200 members from both the public and private sectors. To learn more about WIN, please visit: http://immunizenow.org Fruth Pharmacy is a familyowned and operated business consisting of 27 locations in both Ohio and West Virginia. To learn more about Fruth Pharmacy please visit: www.fruthpharmacy.com

LIHEAP Program opens The Public Service Commission announced that the applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program are being accepted through Jan. 31, by the Department of Health and Human Resources. West Virginians needing help with their home heating bills are encouraged to apply.

Applications and additional information are available at local DHHR offices, community action agencies and senior centers operated by any Area Agency on Aging. Applications are also available at www.WVinROADs.org along with a quick guide that helps potential applicants determine their eligibility.

The application can be completed online, but must be printed and mailed to the DHHR office located in the ap-

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One products, with proceeds going to support the Rollins family during Jack’s treatments at WVU Children’s Hospital.

Batman and Captain America will be available for photographs.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located near Exit 39 (Winfield) of Interstate 64.

For further information, contact Lori Elliott (Jack’s cousin) at 304-205-2784 or 304-766-3026 (she’s an administrator at West Virginia State University).

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plicant’s county of residence.

Sending the forms to the wrong address or a utility company will delay approval. If you need assistance using the inROADS web site, call the Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). Seniors who need assistance can also find information at the Area Agency on Aging web site www.NeedHelpPayingBills.com.

Eligibility is based on income, household size and whether the household is responsible for paying the heating bill. A complete explanation of qualification guidelines is available at www.wvdhhr.org/.pdf.

All applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31. Any applications postmarked after that date will not be processed.

Nominations accepted for Prestera Award The Michael Prestera Award of Excellence recognizes individuals whose contributions have resulted in improvements in mental health and/or substance abuse in Cabell, Mason, Lincoln, Wayne, Kanawha, Clay, Boone and Putnam counties in West Virginia. This is the 18th year this award has been given.

This year’s winner will be honored at the Prestera Annual Board of Director’s meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 25.

If you know of someone worthy of this prestigious award, please visit www.prestera.org and return the completed nomination form to Karen.Yost@Prestera.org no later than Feb. 7. Nominations may be faxed to 304-697-1251, or mail them to Prestera Center, 5600 U.S. Rt. 60 East, Huntington, WV 25705.

Page 12 –Thursday,January 23,2014 NANCY ALDRIDGE DEBORAH FAY BRUCE DAVID PAUL CLEEK HANDSFORD "JACK" COCHRAN PERLIE BELLE BELLER EVANS BONNIE JEAN LAWRENCE HARDEN PAULINE FISHER JEFFRIES CWO3 FRANKLIN D. JOHNSTON KAREN DEE "DECIE" PAINTER BUD EDWARD RUNYON RONALD WILSON SULLIVAN BRUCE E. TAYLOR DEBRA "DEBBIE" K. COBB WITT SEBERT T. WITT

NANCY ALDRIDGE Nancy Aldridge, 79, of Leland, N.C., passed away Jan. 15, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Sharon and Mark Hesson of Hurricane.

Nancy was born Aug. 22, 1934, to the late Alford and Lucy Province. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James F. Aldridge, and son, Harold Aldridge of Leland, N.C. Survivors include her sons, Gary and wife, Sandy, of Leland, N.C., Bob and wife, Tammy, of Sissonville and Danny and wife, Teresa, of North Augusta, S.C.; daughters, Janet and husband, Roger Ferrell, of Hurricane and Lou Ann Aldridge of Leland, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

DEBORAH FAY BRUCE Mrs. Deborah Fay Bruce, 65, of Hurricane, passed away Jan. 10, 2014.

She is survived by her children, Serena Earley and husband, Tom, of Eleanor, Wes Stover of Poca and Abby Sheltz and husband, Brian, of Red House; twin sister, Pam Jarrell; brothers, Bruce and Larry Cavender; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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

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

DAVID PAUL CLEEK David Paul Cleek, 66, of Hurricane.

He was a retired attorney graduating from the University of Louisville Law School in 1973. He graduated from Marshall University in 1969. He was the founding member of the law firm of Cleek, Pullin, Knopf & Fowler, and also worked at several other law firms in the area. He worked in various positions in the West Virginia Attorney General's Office and was a senior deputy attorney general when he retired in 2003 after over 28 years of practice.

After retirement, he spent time as a volunteer for the Special Olympics, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club and Manna Meals. He was also an assistant Cub Master for the Boy Scouts of America. Particularly close to his heart were his volunteer activities for his grandson, Alex, at West Teays Elementary School, Special Education.

Survivors include his daughter, Ashley C. (Chad) Pack, and their son, Alex Pack; his son, Brian D. (Jennifer) Cleek and their sons, Wyatt, Hudson and Theodore Cleek; and his brother, Robert D. (Carla) Cleek. He is also survived by a wonderful, special woman, Nancy Ann Smith, and numerous friends.

The online guestbook may be accessed at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com.

HANDSFORD "JACK" COCHRAN Handsford "Jack" Cochran, 83, of Winfield, passed away Jan. 13, 2014. He was the son of the late Howard and Marie Westfall Cochran.

He was owner and operator of several businesses, including being a general contractor/developer for over 60 years.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Verdella "Faye" Cochran; great-grandson, Jeremiah Brown; sister, Bette Dawn Rasnic; and brothers-in-law, H.A. "Corky" Gibson, Gilbert Lovejoy and John O'Shea.

Survivors include his daughters, Debbie (Johnny) Brown, Cindy Harper and Kim (Sam) Cunningham; son, Jay (Jodi) Cochran, all of Winfield; two sisters and one brother; brothers-in-

Obituaries law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews. Jack was blessed with 13 grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.

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

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

PERLIE BELLE ELLER EVANS Perlie Belle Beller Evans, 94, of Teays Valley, passed away Dec. 30, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Cleveland Evans Jr.; parents, John and Emma Beller; brother, Donald Beller; and sister, Irene Beller.

Perlie is survived by her daughter, LaDonna Evans Jones of Dunbar; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; and one niece.

Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

BONNIE JEAN LAWRENCE HARDEN Bonnie Jean Lawrence Harden, 59, of Hurricane, died Jan. 12, 2014.

PAULINE FISHER JEFFRIES Mrs. Pauline Fisher Jeffries, 71, of Red House, passed away Jan. 9, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Jeffries; parents, Levie and Flossie Fisher; and brother, Robert Fisher.

Pauline is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Sherry Jeffries of Red House; daughters, Karen Jeffries of Red House and Tammy and Jeff Samples of Red House; sister, Ersel Willard of Poca; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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

CWO3 FRANKLIN D. JOHNSTON CWO3 Franklin D. Johnston 76, of Eleanor, passed away Jan. 11, 2014.

He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Sea Leopard during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, earning several military decorations, including two Bronze Stars. After retiring from the military, he returned to service by volunteering for Operation Desert Storm. Following his military career, he worked in the transportation industry.

Born July 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Elva King Johnston and Basil Johnston, and his stepfather, Clarence Wysong. He was also preceded in death by four sisters; two brothers; and daughter, Sherri Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife, Eloise Wysong Johnston; two sons, Geoffery Johnston of Hunt-

The Putnam Standard ington and Stephen Johnston of Milton; daughters, Pamela Johnston Crews of Florida, Stephanie Johnston of Milton, Paula Blankenship Moore of Buffalo, Mary Blankenship Eplin (Ralph) of Grove City, Ohio, and Laura Blankenship Savilla (Rich) of Nitro; three brothers; one sister; 15 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

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

KAREN DEE "DECIE" PAINTER Karen Dee "Decie" Painter, 72, of Bancroft passed way Jan. 10, 2014.

Born Dec. 29, 1941 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Naomi Alice "Tissie" Bailey, of Poca and the late, Roscoe Watson Bailey. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren.

Decie was a retired cook from Poca High School.

In addition to her mother Tissie, she is survived by her husband, Gary L. Painter; her children, Arnie L. Painter (Rebecca Combs) of Leon, Grindl PainterHawley (Chip) of Poca, Bennett L Painter (Kris) of Liberty; three sisters and five grandchildren.

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

BUD EDWARD RUNYON Bud Edward Runyon, 67, of Hurricane, passed away Jan. 9, 2014.

He was born in Pikeville, Ky., the son of the late Nathaniel Calvary and Myrtle Sammons Runyon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Camella Robinson Runyon; one daughter, Gina Runyon of Hebron, Ky.; one son, Todd (Ashley) Runyon of Louisville, Ky.; and four grandchildren.

He is also survived by two sisters, four brothers, and a host of friends and family.

The guestbook may be signed online at www.jwcallfuneralhome.com.

RONALD WILSON SULLIVAN Ronald Wilson Sullivan, 64, passed away at his home in Buffalo on Jan. 8, 2014.

He was born Aug. 12, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Stuart and Hilda (Medley) Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patty Sullivan.

Ronald is survived by his two daughters, Rhonda Michelle (Greg) Null of Hurricane and Jennifer Lynn Stotts of Charleston; one adored granddaughter, Amber Michelle Null; and brother, Kent (Linda) Sullivan of Winfield.

The family invites friends to share their favorite memories of

Ronnie by viewing his obituary and clicking on the guestbook icon at www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

BRUCE E. TAYLOR Mr. Bruce E. Taylor, 62, of Poca, passed away Jan. 9, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Kim; son, Josh; granddaughter, Kassy; mother, JoAnn Taylor; father, Kenneth Taylor; brother, Mike Taylor; sisters, Cathy Scarberry and Susan Wright; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

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

DEBRA "DEBBIE" K. COBB WITT Debra "Debbie" K. Cobb Witt, 59, of Red House, passed away Jan. 14, 2014.

Debbie was born June 22, 1954, in South Charleston, and was a daughter of the late Otis and Gladys Cobb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Jim-Bob Cobb, and her father-in-law, Amos Witt.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Witt; her granddaughter, Delaney Grace Witt; her sons, Travis Witt and his companion, Michelle, and Scotti Witt and his companion, Hillary; one brother; two sisters; mother-in-law, Lucille Witt; special aunt, Genny Coon of Nitro; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece and caregiver, Chastity Scantlin and her husband, Greg and their children.

Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, was honored to serve the Witt family.

SEBERT T. WITT Sebert T. Witt, 95, of Red House passed away Jan. 11, 2014. He was the son of Albert and Cora Martin Witt.

He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army in the Aleutian Islands.

In 1947, he married Eugenia Parkins. Sebert and Eugenia became farmers and owners of Clay Knoll Farm. Shortly after they retired from farming, Eugenia died in 1981. In 1988, Sebert married Maxine Sayre Jordan and enjoyed 25 years of loving companionship with her.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine; his daughters, Marsha Walton (Bob) of Fairport, N.Y., Cheryl Hull (Tom) of Scott Depot and Colleen Cox (Paul) of Princeton; his sister, Josa Moles (Damon) of Confidence; his stepson, Dan Jordan (Mary) of Red House; his stepdaughters, Connie Chapman (Tom) of Antofagasta, Chile, and JeanAnn Goodman (Charlie) of Scott Depot; two grandsons; five granddaughters; and four greatgranddaughters.

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

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BID NOTICE The Winfield Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting bids for the work of refurbishing a fire department apparatus. All bids must be sealed and received no later than 4:00 pm February 3rd 2014. The bidder must bring the apparatus to meet all NFPA standards.

WVFD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Contact Asst. Chief Tony Gillispie @ 304395-1498.

2t 1-23, 1-30 ps ___________________ 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 28th day of January, 2014 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 Greg Stewart Denter: Kilo Estel Denter Lucas, Executor

Estate of Judy Lee Dixon: Clarence Lee Dixon, Executor Estate of Helen F. Eggleston: Timothy L. Eggleston, Executor Estate of Julius Omar Hatcher: Roberta Arlee Hatcher, Executrix Estate of Mary Ellen Hazelwood: Mary Judith Hazelwood, Executrix Estate of Georgianna Marie LeMasters: James Robert LeMasters, Executor Estate of Chet (aka) Chester Ray Marshall: Vickie Marshall & David W. Lanham, Co-Executor’s Estate of Victoria Elizabeth McNeil: Donald E. McNeil, III, Executor Estate of Helen Elizabeth Null: Patricia A. Allen, Executrix Estate of Stephen F. Whaley: Melinda L. White, Executrix Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person 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 17st day of January, 2014.

Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 1t 1-23 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: 1816 ESTATE NAME: GLORIA FAYE ASBURY EXECUTOR: WAYNE BRAXTON ASBURY P.O. BOX 44 BANCROFT, WV 25011 0044 ESTATE NUMBER: 1801 ESTATE NAME: DAVID ROGER BOWMAN ADMINISTRATRIX: BRENDA BOWMAN 1763 SCOTT DEPOT RD SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 7226 ESTATE NUMBER: 1786 ESTATE NAME: VIRGINIA LEA GREEN A D M I N I S T R ATO R : RON R DONLEY 4787 ARDMORE LANE HOSCHTON, GA 30548 6229 ESTATE NUMBER: 1806 ESTATE NAME: ANNA KATHRYN HARRISON EXECUTRIX: DONNA JO JIVIDEN 2431 ROCKY STEP ROAD SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 9671 ESTATE 1723

NUMBER:

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ESTATE NAME: GEORGIA MARIE MITCHELL EXECUTOR: GREGORY WALTER MITCHELL 3506 E MARITANA DRIVE ST. PETE BEACH, FL 33706 3918 ESTATE NUMBER: 1814 ESTATE NAME: ALVA DALE SEXTON ADMINISTRATOR: WILLARD SEXTON 3798 TEAYS VALLEY ROAD HURRICANE, WV 25526 8874 ATTORNEY: JERRY ALFORD ALUM CREEK, WV ESTATE NUMBER: 1703 ESTATE NAME: SHERYL ANNE SODARO A D M I N I S T R AT O R CTA: GERALD MARK SODARO 500 SCARY ROAD SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560 8200 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 April 8, 2014.

If the claim is not exhibited to the fiduciary by that date, you must exhibit the claim at the office of the undersigned fiduciary supervisor at the address shown below within ninety days of the first publication of this notice or not later than April 23, 2014.

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

All beneficiaries of these estates may appear either before the fiduciary by the date first shown above or before the fiduciary supervisor by the date last shown to examine the claims and otherwise protect their respective interests.

Subscribed and sworn to before me on the 17th day of January, 2014.

Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 2t 1-23, 1-30 ps ___________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000038 – Putnam County – MICHAEL MCCALLISTER) To: ESTATE OF JAMES R. GAYLOR, KAREN ROOPER, JUDITH K. LINDSAY, CATHERINE ANN JEFFREY, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that MICHAEL MCCALLISTER, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000038, 2.13 AC TURKEY CRK, located in CURRY, which was returned delinquent in the name of GAYLOR J R, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was

sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 15th day of November, 2012, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2014, will be as follows:

Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $117.51

To: WILLIAM G. GORDON, WILLIAM G. GORDON, BENEFIEICAL WEST VIRGINIA INC, BENEFIEICAL WEST VIRGINIA INC – SECRETARY OF STATE, RECORDS PROCESSING SERVICE, BRENT S. KNIGHT TRUSTEE, TAMARA MORRISON TRUSTEE, WV DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND REVENUE, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD, WV STATE TAX DEPARTMENT, MASON COUNTY CLERK MASON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OCCUPANT, WILLIAM G. GORDON – REGULAR MAIL, WILLIAM G. GORDON – REGULAR MAIL, BENEFIEICAL WEST VIRGINIA INC – REGULAR MAIL, RECORDS PROCESSING SERVICE – REGULAR MAIL, BRENT S. KNIGHT TRUSTEE – REGULAR MAIL, TAMARA MORRISON TRUSTEE – REGULAR MAIL, WV DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND REVENUE – REGULAR MAIL, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD – REGULAR MAIL, WV STATE TAX DEPARTMENT – REGULAR MAIL, MASON COUNTY CLERK MASON COUNTY COURTHOUSE – REGULAR MAIL, OCCUPANT – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $22.83 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2013 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014. $707.23 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

0.00 Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $847.57 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Return to WV State Auditor’s

3t 1-23, 1-30, 2-6 cs __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402721 Teays Construction, LLC)

You will take notice that Teays Construction, LLC the purchaser of the following real

estate, Certification No.: 402721, located in Buffalo District, Buffalo .607 Ac, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Gordon William G, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for taxes on delinquent 9/20/2013. Teays Construction, LLC requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/27/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/27/2014. $1,726.69 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014. 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 01/27/2014. $694.83 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$2,421.52

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/13/2013.

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia

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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.

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of the sale, with interest, to $6,828.43 01/27/2014.

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014. 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 01/27/2014. $867.35 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00

LEGAL NOTICE Total Required (Cert No. 402727 Teays Construction, LLC) To: TERESA N. LAWSON, HAROLD RAY COLE III, HAROLD RAY COLE III, HAROLD RAY COLE III, S. KNIGHT BRENT TRUSTEE, TAMARA MORRISON TRUSTEE, WV DEPARTOF TAX AND MENT REVENUE, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD, DARLENE J. CHANDLER, DARLENE K. LOCKHART, BCSE, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MILTON KENNEY, VA VETERANS HOME, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD, DCM SERVICES FOR FIFTH THIRD BANK, DCM SERVICES FOR CHASE, WV STATE TAX DEPARTMENT, MASON COUNTY CLERK MASON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OCCUPANT, DCM SERVICES CINDY ROYER, ADMINIXTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY EUGENE LAWSON, HARVEY D. PEYTON ESQUIRE, JAMES B. ATKINS ESQUIRE, TERESA N. LAWSON – REGULAR MAIL, HAROLD RAY COLE III – REGULAR MAIL, HAROLD RAY COLE III – REGULAR MAIL, HAROLD RAY COLE III – REGULAR MAIL, BRENT S. KNIGHT TRUSTEE – REGULAR MAIL, MORRISON TAMARA TRUSTEE – REGULAR MAIL, WV DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND REVENUE – REGULAR MAIL, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD - REGULAR MAIL, DARLENE J. CHANDLER – REGULAR MAIL, DARLENE K. LOCKHART- REGULAR MAIL, BCSE – REGULAR MAIL, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – REGULAR MAIL, MILTON KENNEY – REGULAR MAIL, VA VETERANS HOME - REGMAIL, PUTNAM ULAR COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD – REGULAR MAIL, DCM SERVICES FOR FIFTH THIRD BANK- REGULAR MAIL, DCM SERVICES FOR CHASE, WV STATE TAX DEPARTMENT, MASON COUNTY CLERK MASON COUNTY COURTHOUSE – REGULAR MAIL, OCCUPANT – REGULAR MAIL, DCM SERVICES – REGULAR MAIL, CINDY ROYER ADMINIXTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY EUGENE LAWSON – REGULAR MAIL, HARVEY D. PEYTON ESQUIRE – REGULAR MAIL, JAMES B. ATKINS ESQUIRE – REGULAR MAIL, DCM SERVICES –SECRETARY OF STATE or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Teays Construction, LLC the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402727, located in Curry District, Hurricane Lot H Prt 12 Maple Hts, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Lawson Teresa N 2010-11, Cole Harold Ray III Et Al 2012, 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.

Teays Construction, LLC requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/27/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date

$7,695.78

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/13/2013.

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 1-9, 1-16, 1-23 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402735 Corey Jackson) To: CHAD EVERETT STALNAKER, WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL, WV STATE TAX REVENUE, IRS or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Corey Jackson, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402735, located in Poca District, Prt Lot 30 Lymberger Crk, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Stalnaker Chad Everett, 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.

Corey Jackson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/27/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/27/2014. $3,037.46 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014. 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 01/27/2014. $355.27 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$3,392.73

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/11/2013.

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,

The Putnam Standard

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

AIR QUALITY PERMIT NOTICE Notice of Application Notice is given that Cranberry Pipeline Corporation has applied to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, for a G35-A General Permit Modification Application for Manila Creek Compressor Station located near Bancroft, in Putnam County, West Virginia. Going north on County Rt. 54 from Poca for 1,5 miles, turn left on County Rt. 5 for ~4.4 miles, then left on unmarked dirt road, stay to left and go ~0.4 miles and station will be on left. The latitude and longitude coordinates are: 38.5426 and -81.8129.

The applicant estimates the increased potential to discharge of the following Regulated Air Pollutants will be: Pollutant VOC SO2 PM10 PM2.5 CO2 Equivalent Benzene Toluene Ethylbenzene Xylenes Formaldehyde

Ton/Year 13.49 0.01 1.12 1.12 3583.93 0.21 1.25 0.73 7.33 2.13

Modification of operation will take place on or about March 23th, 2014. Written comments will be received by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street, SE, Charleston, WV 25304, for at least 30 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice.

Any questions regarding this permit application should be directed to the DAQ at (304) 926-0499, extension 1227, during normal business hours.

Dated this the 23rd day of January, 2014.

By: Cranberry Pipeline Corporation Randy Spencer Safety and Environmental Manager 900 Lee Street East, Suite 1500 Charleston, WV 25301 1t 1-23 ps 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-9, 1-16, 1-23 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402742 H3 LLC) To: TINA KERNS ROBERTS, TINA KERNS ROBERTS – REGULAR MAIL, TINA KERNS ROBERTS, EARL M. ROBERTS JR, HOWARD KERNS, WANDA KERNS, ORVILLE JOHNSON, ETHEL JOHNSON, R.A. DOZIER, CORA M. DOZIER, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that H3 LLC the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402742, located in Scott District, 1.014 Ac Greenbrier Drive, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Roberts Tina Kerns, 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. H3 LLC requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/27/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/27/2014. $3,209.80

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014. 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 01/27/2014. $528.93 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00 Total Required

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant

$3,738.73

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/10/2013.

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 1-9, 1-16, 1-23 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402745 Teays Construction, LLC) To: THOMAS A. SWISHER,

MARY A MCCALLISTER, MARY A SWISHER, THOMAS A. SWISHER – REGULAR MAIL, MARY A MCCALLISTER – REGULAR MAIL, MARY A SWISHER – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Teays Construction, LLC the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402745, located in Scott District, Lot 42 Tract III Teays Meadows (Revised New Survey) 2010-11 Lot 42 Tract III Teays Meadows 2012, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Swisher Thomas A Et Al, 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.

Teays Construction, LLC requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day

you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/27/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/27/2014. $963.66 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014. 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 01/27/2014. $564.19 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00

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 1-9, 1-16, 1-23 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE

$1,527.85

(Cert No. 402746 Teays Construction, LLC)

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/13/2013.

To: THOMAS A. SWISHER, MARY A MCCALLISTER, MARY A SWISHER, THOMAS A. SWISHER – REGULAR MAIL, MARY A MCCALLISTER – REGULAR MAIL,

Total Required

MARY A SWISHER – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Teays Construction, LLC the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402746, located in Scott District, Lot 48 Sec D Teays Mdws Subd, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Swisher Thomas A Et Al, 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.

Teays Construction, LLC requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before

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CLASSIFIEDS

Legal Notices/Classifieds

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

01/27/2014, will be as follows:

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/27/2014. $612.81

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Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00

(Cert No. 402757 Corey Jackson)

LEGAL NOTICE

Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/27/2014. $564.19 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$1,177.00

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/13/2013.

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.

To: OKEY EDWARD STANLEY, SHELIA LYNN STANLEY, WV STATE TAX REVENUE, IRS or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Corey Jackson, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402757, located in Union District, Lot 15 Blk 4 N Nitro, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Stanley Okey Edward, 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.

Corey Jackson requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/27/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/27/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/27/2014. $1,205.23

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/27/2014. 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 01/27/2014. $355.27 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/27/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$1,560.50

You may redeem at any time before 01/27/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 12/11/2013.

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.

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Sports

The Putnam Standard

Hurricane shuts down Riverside in easy victory

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

BELLE – Hurricane Coach Lance Sutherland told his team he wasn’t pleased after the Redskins dropped a 13-point decision at Woodrow Wilson, and his message appears to have gotten through.

In the two outings immediately after the loss – the midst of a murderers’ row schedule – Hurricane has turned up its defense and gotten its offense rolling. The Redskins whipped Princeton 6439 on Jan. 15, then manhandled Riverside 66-44 Friday night. The Warriors came into the game 4-1.

“We had two good practices Monday and Tuesday,” senior Henry Sorsaia said. “We’d been lackadaisical, including me, and sloppy.”

Being out of school due to holidays, bad weather and water problems may have contributed to the problem, but the Redskins (7-2) certainly got back on track last week.

“We played pretty good at Princeton,” Sorsaia said after the Riverside game. “But I don’t think we’d played a full game together like this all year. We played all four quarters.”

The teams battled back and forth in the first quarter, with hotshooting Trey Dawson scoring nine of his 19 points to help the Redskins keep the score tied 1616 after eight minutes. It remained close early in the second before Hurricane, ranked 14th in the state in the MetroNews Power Index, broke the game open with a 9-1 to close out the first half.

“We came to play from the beginning,” Dawson said. “We had a lot of intensity in the second quarter.”

He said his big offensive night was a tribute to teamwork.

“When the guys work the ball around like that … those shots are available,” Dawson said.

“Everybody can handle the ball.

Trey Dawson got off to a fast start against Riverside, scoring 17 of his team-high 19 points in the first half of a 66-44 victory.

We’ve got good upside.”

The lead never dropped below eight points in the second half, as Sorsaia had eight of his 16 points and six of his 11 boards after intermission, and Garrett DeFries scored all nine of his points in the second half.

The team’s talent will be tested in the coming weeks, with games against potential tournament teams South Charleston, George Washington, Parkersburg South and, this Saturday, cross-county rival Winfield.

While happy with the offensive output, Sutherland noted the defense that has allowed an average of 41.5 points in the past two games is a key to long-term success.

“It just took us a while to figure out what we wanted to do defensively,” he said. “It’s taken me this long to figure out what our rotation should be.”

The depth was on display against Riverside, as J.T. Rogoszewski, Dylan Tinsley and Tanner McAllister all picked up key minutes. Rogoszewski, back from an early-season injury, scored six of his eight points at

the free throw line and added length and athleticism on the defensive end.

“Defense, hustle, that’s what I try to do,” he said. “I try to draw fouls because I know I can shoot free throws.”

Sutherland noted that the subs add a necessary aspect if the Redskins are going to be successful in the postseason.

“It’s a long season,” he said.

“You’ve got to have seven, eight, nine guys in our rotation. Dylan, Tanner, J.T., they’re what got us where we were at tonight.”

Hurricane scored just eight points in the fourth quarter, but that was largely due to going into a four-corners stall that the Redskins also employed at Princeton.

“At Princeton we got layup after layup,” he said. “Tonight we had a couple turnovers when we pulled it out and weren’t sure what to do.”

Sutherland said overall he’s seeing improvement in the team’s basketball IQ. “They’re getting better,” he said. “We’re fortunate to have smart people, not just smart basketball players.”

J.T. Rogoszewski drives to the basket against Riverside. Rogoszewski came off the bench to score six of his eight points at the free throw line.

Henry Sorsaia drives past Riverside’s Josh Carpenter to score. Sorsaia had another double-double for the Redskins with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

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