The Putnam Standard, January 30, 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014

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Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett and landscape architect Todd Schoolcraft walk across riverfront property where plans to create a town park are underway.

Winfield considers new park

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

A new park, boat launch, walking trail and community center could soon come to Winfield.

The town council's agreement in September to relocate the police department and town hall opened the opportunity. Once police officers move to their new home at the former PJ's Day Care building at 3426 Winfield Road, the old police station at 21 Second St. can be transformed into a community center.

The town-owned land surrounding the one-story, brick structure will then come into play, opening up a plethora of design ideas - all geared toward the community.

Early plans include a boat launch, canoe/kayak access, a basketball court, fishing dock, picnic shelters and a trail stretching from Winfield Elementary School to the Kanawha River.

"We're in a good community in SEE WINFIELD ON PAGE 2

CAMC Teays Valley adds new ICU unit

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

The staff of CAMC Teays Valley Hospital planned and built a new $3.7 million state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit with patients and families foremost in their minds.

“This new unit will provide a much better experience for our patients and their families,” said Randy Hodges, president and CEO of CAMC Teays Valley. “We included our nurses and physicians as well as our ancillary services in designing this new unit to make sure we were meeting all needs.

“It was truly built with the ideas of the people who will use the new ICU unit.”

Missy Nichols, nurse manager, RN and director of ICU, was one of the key individuals on the planning committee. She had the privilege of opening the doors and unveiling the new ICU addition to the public on Jan. 23. Patients moved in on Monday.

PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214

President and CEO Randy Hodges, Associate Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer Mary Beth Mullins, Director of ICU and Nurse Manager Missy Nichols, RN, and Patient Access Coordinator and Safety Officer Wanda Marks greet visitors to the new ICU unit.

The new 8,200-square-foot ICU expansion has eight private rooms with the capacity to expand to 10, if necessary. The old ICU had four semi-private rooms, which caused the capacity of the ICU to drop if there were patients

Students could see shorter summer break

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

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Putnam County students may be in school at least until June 11.

Putnam Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield announced the calendar change during the Jan. 21 board of education meeting, which was conducted via telephone because of icy conditions.

The original date to end the second semester was May 30.

However, winter weather and the recent water crisis changed that, canceling school 12 days in Janu-

with different infections who had to be isolated.

Sara Spencer, infection control nurse and employee health nurse, is excited about the new addition and being able to control patient infections with the private rooms.

“With each patient having his or her own room, it makes it easier to control infection,” she said.

When it came time to start installing equipment and materials, SEE CAMC ON PAGE 5

Putnam PSD approves credit, moves forward

ary alone and taking all available make-up days.

"There has been no decision to add more days yet - we'll probably wait until March when the sun comes out to decide," he said. "There are things people need to keep in mind: we do everything we can to have school, but we never lose sight of our top priority, which is keeping kids safe."

Hatfield continued, "We've had weather, we've had water, but we're doing the best we can...We will never put kids out SEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 5

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

It's been a tough start to 2014 for the Putnam PSD, but good news is on the way.

A 1,000-gallon credit, sewer projects and credit/debit fraud remedies are in the works.

First, all customers affected by the West Virginia American water crisis on Jan. 9 will receive a 1,000-gallon credit on their February bill. Putnam PSD board members approved the measure during their Jan. 23 meeting.

"Absolutely!"

Treasurer Calvin Hatfield exclaimed. "I approve the credit."

The decision passed unanimously. On their next bill, customers affected by the water crisis will see the credit, which Putnam PSD officials estimates will be about $9.91.

"This is all about the people and the businesses affected," explained General Manager Michael McNulty. "If we can help, we're going to help."

Next, Putnam PSD officials laid to rest rumors of credit SEE PSD ON PAGE 6

Inside This Week: COUNTY COMMISSION - PAGE 3 ELECTION FILINGS - PAGE 4 HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIRS - PAGE 8

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Page 2 –Thursday,January 30,2014 Putnam County Schools developmental screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be Friday, Feb. 7 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

PHS Class of 1958 to meet The PHS Class of 1958 will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month for a luncheon starting at 1 p.m. at Cross Lanes at Bob Evans.

Notice: The 2014 Putnam Union PSD water meetings will be held the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Rt. 34 Fire Department.

Alzheimer Association support group Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 at Hometown Senior Center.

This meeting is for the caregivers of the Alzheimer patients.

This is a great opportunity for family members to get some information and support concerning your loved ones. Everything is confidential.

Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in

Hometown.

If you need directions call 304586-2745. Please feel free to attend.

T.O.P.S. No. 599 Weekly meetings of TOPS "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," are held at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Patrick Church, 207 Jefferson Street, Bancroft. Questions, call Sharon, 304-523-4618.

Teays Valley Fire Department computer lab hours Teays Valley Fire Department, Scott Depot Road, offers a Computer Lab for public use on Mondays from 3 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m.

WINFIELD FROM PAGE 1 Putnam County and we need something like this for our citizens," Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett said.

During the Jan. 14 Winfield Council meeting, town leaders voted to move forward with the first step: contracting Michael Baker Corporation, at the cost of $5,000, to create concept plans for the project.

Barrett joined Landscape Architect Todd Schoolcraft and Town Planning Director Laura Cox to discuss ideas for the proposed riverfront property on Second Street.

The plan for a boat launch dominated their conversation.

"We're the only community along the Kanawha River that doesn't have some type of public access," Cox said. "It'd be nice to have some sort of access to the river - maybe a boat ramp and fishing dock."

Schoolcraft added, "If you can get some kind of access then you'll have something to work with."

Initial plans suggest public river access with parking that would extend past the left side of the police headquarters. Barrett hopes to fund the overall project through grants.

Schoolcraft believes securing

Putnam County Library Hours The Putnam County Library, located on Rt. 34 in Teays Valley (Beside Putnam Village) is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop invites area youth to meetings Boy Scout Troop 36, based in Hurricane, invites area youth to come to a meeting and learn more about scouting.

The troop stays active with camp outs, summer camp, games, food drives, community service projects and more.

The Putnam Standard The troop meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane.

For more information, call David Miller, 304-562-9271 ext 6115, or Steve Caldwell, 304-5629233.

Zumba Gold at Hansford Senior Center A new Zumba Gold class is offered at Hansford Senior Center in St. Albans every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Zumba Gold is recommended to beginner and senior participants. Low impact and fun dance workout. Cost $5, no previous registration. You can contact instructor Edith Bourne at 304-8817564, or at www.zumba.com.

Free Pre-K programs

An aerial shot of the proposed property for Winfield Park. Early plans include a basketball court, river access and walking trails. The proposed project includes land to the left and right of the police department. Courtesy Photo them will best be pursued after concept plans are drawn. He hopes to have them complete within one month.

"There's funding out there," Schoolcraft said. "We can look at Recreational Trails grants and Land/Water Conservation grants."

Cox responded, "The trick is just getting it all to work together."

Winfield already has a head start in getting the park underway. Putnam Schools agreed to donate unused playground

January Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Lyle Dale Fisher – Jan. 31 Rob Jividen – Jan. 31 Mary Ann Elswick Bob Elswick Heather Hutchinson Adkins – Jan. 31 Richard Chambers Patrick King – Jan. 31

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

Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name - OR just email the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

equipment from Confidence Elementary to the town. Also, Winfield officials plan to use the playground equipment left behind from the staff at the former PJ's Day Care building.

"The city of Winfield doesn't have a park of any kind, so I think this is a great idea," Cox, who is also a town resident, said. "It would be nice to tie the new city hall to the park too."

Schoolcraft agreed.

"We could have access from the town hall, so it would be nice for employees at lunch to walk to the park," he added.

Barrett did not give a timeline on when the project could start, but said he is confident the park "will happen."

"It may have to be done in phases," the mayor explained.

"It's in progress and after we get the concept plans, we'll move on to the next piece of the puzzle."

The Putnam County Collaborative Pre-K Program will begin registration for their FREE 4-year old pre-k program as follows: • Jan. 29 - Pre-K Registration Packets are available for parents to pick up at all elementary schools, existing pre-k sites, Head Start centers, Putnam County Schools’ central office and on the pre-k website.

• Beginning on Feb. 3, you may call 304-586-0500 x1940 to schedule your registration appointment.

No early calls will be accepted.

• March 7 & 28 - for the Hurricane, Scott Depot and Teays Valley areas.

• March 21 - for Winfield, Poca, Eleanor, Buffalo, Rock Branch and Confidence areas.

Children must turn 4 before

Sept. 1 to be eligible. If your child will be 5 before Sept. 1, they will be considered for pre-k based on the outcome of a kindergarten readiness test. The following documents will need to be turned in with your registration packets: vital statistics birth certificate, 3or 4-year old health check form, age appropriate immunization record, and proof of residence, along with other registration materials that will be included in your packet. More information about FREE Putnam County PreK can be found at www.putnamschools.com under parents/community or by contacting 304-586-0500 x1133 or x1107. These extensions are only for information, not registration.

The registration extension is x1940.

Library hosted presentation This past weekend, Putnam County Library hosted West Virginia author and publisher Cat Pleska as she presented "Shhh!

The Secret of Writing and Publishing Books."

Pleska teaches writing and literature at West Virginia State University and is president of the nonprofit Mountain State Press.

Approximately 35 aspiring writers attended the afternoon event where they learned how manuscripts are written and published.

Those attending got a look at behind-the-scene stories of authors and publishers showcasing how it all happens.

Reference Librarian Linda Risse

said, “This event had been cancelled and re-scheduled due to weather and sickness and we weren’t sure how many would come. But we had a very nice turnout and hope to have more of these presentations in the future.

The afternoon went very, very well."

Currently, Children’s Story Hour is being held at the main library on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and at the Hurricane, Buffalo, Eleanor and Poca branches on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. If Putnam County schools are closed, there is no story hour.

The Putnam County Library is located at 4219 W.Va. Route 34, Hurricane. Winter hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9-7; Wednesday and Friday 9-5; Saturday 10-2; and Sunday 1-5.

Risse said if Putnam County Schools are closed, the library opens at noon.

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Community News

Thursday,January 30,2014 – Page 3

County organizations to face challenges in 2014

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Directors from Putnam Health Department, Community Corrections, Parks and Libraries believe the next fiscal year will bring its share of challenges, but they're prepared.

One by one, department leaders shared their financial updates during the Jan. 28 Putnam County Commission meeting.

First, Lolita Kirk, the KanawhaCharleston Health Department administrator and Putnam Health Department interim administrator, showed optimism in the organization's outlook for 2014.

"Everything's going along," she said. "We're recovering from the water and weather, and have spent a lot of time on emergency response, and we're rolling with the punches."

Kirk continued, "Our staffing is full, and when Spring comes, we will get busy."

Commissioner Andy Skidmore asked, "Are you getting a lot of walk-ins at the new location?"

She responded, "Yes, it's picking up, and we should be getting some new signs soon."

At their December meeting, commissioners approved a $20,000 loan to the health department in an effort to resolve debt related to a lease agreement at its former location in Teays Valley.

The six-month contract for the Putnam-Kanawha health department partnership renewed this month. Officials at the health department continue to ponder a permanent joint venture.

“We will continue rolling with the six-month contract and see where that goes,” Skidmore said.

The commissioner applauded the health department's progress during the past few months.

"You all have really brought some professionalism to the board of health, and it's been a great transition," he said.

Next, Putnam Parks and Recreation Director Scott Williamson discussed some plans for Valley Park in Hurricane. He hopes for a successful year.

Recent power outages and

frigid weather has inspired Williamson to look into an alternative form of power in emergency situations.

"Valley Park sits near a natural gas line, so in case power goes out, we could keep the heat on," he explained. "Frank Chapman and I are moving in that direction."

Another project for the park includes repaving the entrance road and installing new circulating pumps at the wave pool.

Williamson is waiting for the approval of TIF funding before he pursues the idea.

"We're putting things in place, so we'll be ready to go, but we're still waiting to get the green light," he said.

Commissioner Steve Andes responded, "The money is there, we're just waiting on authorization."

Williamson said he will continue to develop a master plan for Valley Park and a strategic plan for the county parks system.

Next, Jamie Hunt, director of the county's community corrections program, spoke about recent growth in the number of participants.

"We are going to increase programming and split our domestic violence class into two courses," he said. "We need more space we had a reimbursement from the JAG grant of about $20,000 and we're going to see if we can use it to get more space, so hopefully we'll have this remedied in the next week or two."

Hunt said his department's budget is geared toward people and participants rather than overhead and material costs.

"We put our money into people, and there are changes going on in some offenders' lives," he said. "We're trying to bring them back into the community - you can really see attitude changes in them."

Next, Steve Christo, director of Putnam County libraries, discussed how technology has impacted the budget. For instance, area residents can access free ebooks online, through the libraries website.

As convenient as it is, the service does bring a setback as de-

Learn from realty experts A home buyer seminar entitled “It All Begins with Home,” will be presented Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam County Public Library. The Seminar is designed to prepare potential homebuyers for what to expect when purchasing a home.

This is not a Sales Presentation - it is an educational opportunity and initiative to share knowledge

with community members on the “ins and outs” of purchasing a home. Those attending will get firsthand knowledge, tips and tactics for preparing themselves and their finances.

Attendance is free, but seating is limited. To register or for more information, call 304-542-6532 or e-mail: michaelmaddoxrealtor@gmail.com.

mand continues to rise, Christo explained.

"We circulate about 200,000 items a year and e-books continue to grow," he said. "With our system, we pay more than you pay to buy the e-book, because they know we get multiple uses for it."

The e-books do not expire, so there are no overdue fees on them.

Another hit to the budget comes from the requested 7.5 percent cut in funding to libraries from the governor. That translates to a $26,000 loss to Putnam County libraries, Christo said.

"Our legislators don't seem very encouraging in reversing this," he said. "We're doing what we can and holding on there."

Commissioners ended their Jan. 28 meeting by approving five Community Participation Grant applications and one contract.

Grants sought include a $3,000 request for collapsible bleachers at the Tri-County YMCA; a $1,000 request for supplies for Putnam Literacy; a $2,000 request for a new EMS building for the Putnam County Fair; a $3,000 request for children's books and a $5,000 request for water repair for Putnam County libraries; and a $2,000 contract for the Hoge House.

The Putnam County Commission meets again 9 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 9.

Pictured is just one of the many tributes that serve to honor the Four Chaplains.

Courtesy Photo

Four Chaplains memorial service James E. Marshall American Legion Post # 187, Winfield, W.Va. will hold a Four Chaplains memorial service at the Winfield Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

On Feb. 3, 1943, the U. S. Army Transport DORCHESTER was tragically sunk in the North Atlantic by a German U-Boat. Of the 902 young men on board, only 230 survived. Many of those survivors owe their lives to the courage and leadership exhibited by the heroic Four Chaplains, who in sacrificing their lives, created a unique legacy of brotherhood.

Since 1951, thousands of Four Chaplains Interfaith Memorial Services are held across the nation on or near February 3rd each year. The Memorial Service is a tribute to those courageous Chaplains and the 672 brave men who lost their lives on that fateful night. Further, the service honors all those who have served and whose courage and faith have sustained our country.

The service is open to the public. A free spaghetti dinner will be served in the church fellowship hall following the program. Address questions to Dan Chandler at 304-397-6609.

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Commentary

West Virginia Legislative Update

By Del. Jeff Eldridge As the legislature enters the fourth week of the regular session, I am humbled to continue to represent my constituents from the 22nd District of West Virginia in the House of Delegates. Of the bills I am co-sponsoring House Bill 4197 and House Bill 4206 are particularly important to me.

As Co-Chair of the Interim Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Subcommittee, we discussed many issues relative to the parks system in West Virginia.

During the interim meetings we

discussed Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 which requested the Joint Committee on Government Finance to explore options on how to fund the maintenance and the development of our state’s parks and recreational areas.

As a result of that study I am co-sponsoring House Bill 4197, which would promote corporate sponsorships for state parks and recreational areas that are managed by Parks and Recreation Section. West Virginia parks attract over 6.5 million visitors annually and $126 million the state

each year and are important to preserve.

I am also co-sponsoring a bill that would benefit people who are disabled or handicapped.

House Bill 4206 would restrict van accessible parking spaces only to vans that have side-loading wheelchair lifts or ramps and have a valid registration.

In order to ensure that a chemical leak will never causes a water crisis again, the House has introduced House Bill 4258, a bill requiring the registration and inspection of industry’s aboveground storage tanks. The Senate

also introduced a bill calling for aboveground storage tank reform, Senate Bill 373. The House and the Senate are both working hard to protect the people of West Virginia and our water resources.

I will continue to keep the community updated on my role in the West Virginia House of Delegates. As always, I would like to encourage residents to contact me with questions and concerns as your participation in the legislative process is important. Residents can contact me by e-mail at jeff.eldridge@wvhouse.gov# or via phone 304-340-3113.

By Sen. Mitch Carmichael Today marks the third week of the annual 60-day West Virginia legislative session. In a typical session, over 3,000 bills will be drafted and submitted for consideration.

Normally, the media and the public writ large coalesce around a few significant issues. As discussion and action on these subjects intensifies, it is my pleasure to provide you with the status of each bill and some relevant comments regarding the particular issue. As always, I encourage you to make your position known to me via telephone, email, or a personal visit to our Capital.

This year, the undeniable bill of interest is SB-373. This measure is in response to the water contamination crisis that originated in the city of Charleston and spread throughout a nine county

area that is served by WV American Water. It is of the utmost and paramount importance that your legislature and other public servants do everything possible to provide, protect, and insure that our citizens have safe, abundant, and clean water.

On this issue, there can be no compromise. The most basic element of health and survival is clean drinking water. Any contamination of our water resources must be met with swift action. Among the greatest blessings to be bestowed upon West Virginia is a wonderful configuration of rivers, streams, and lakes.

This abundant water system is the envy of many other states.

Our water resources are life sustaining, provide navigable passageways with which to bring goods to market, and attract business with jobs for our citi-

zens.

It is incumbent upon policy makers to properly utilize and balance all the competing interests for this resource. Always, the top priority must be the protection of drinking water for this and future generations.

The process for a bill to become law is generally long and arduous. Our founding fathers designed a constitutional democracy with attendant checks and balances that protects against hasty action. However, some legislators adhere to a philosophy that a crisis is fertile ground for quick action to create new law.

Personally, I reject this approach.

In this particular case, I believe a more deliberate study of the facts and a circumstance surrounding this event is warranted.

Our state must put in place strong deterrents, penalties, and

the regulatory authority to insure these events are never to be repeated. There is much discussion that the authority to prevent this chemical leak was already in code. This issue should be thoroughly researched and vetted. If current and previous administrations’ were not enforcing existing law, then how can we expect them to enforce a new law?

Please note that this Senator will proudly, thoughtfully, and quickly support passage of initiatives designed to protect one of our most precious natural resources - clean water.

In the coming week, I expect your legislature to promptly act on this important legislation.

However, I will continue to work with my colleagues to seek a more deliberate and thorough approach to insuring this crisis is never repeated.

Putnam Chamber legislative update Both the Senate Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees have approved SB 373 and the bill has been sent to the Senate Floor. The bill was read a first time on Friday and went to an amendment stage Monday.

The bill seeks to set new standards for above ground storage tanks. The measure comes in the

wake of the chemical spill into the Elk River on Jan. 9 that affected 300,000 West Virginians in a nine-county area.

As written, the bill would require owners and operators of above ground tanks to register and acquire permits from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Winfield, West Virginia, USPS 451-160 The Putnam Standard (ISSN, 451160) is published weekly at P.O. Box 179, Winfield, WV 25213. Yearly subscription rates: In-County $22.00; In-State $38.00; Out-of-State $48.00. Chris Stadelman, Publisher and Kelly Stadelman, President. Periodical Postage paid at Main Post Office, Winfield, WV, and additional mailing offices under the act of March 3, 1979. Postmaster: Send Address changes to the Putnam Standard, P.O. Box 179, Winfield, WV 25213. We reserve the right to accept or reject and to edit all news and advertising copy.

(WVDEP). SB 373 would also require annual inspections, the development of a spill prevention plan, allow public access to documents and set up a funding mechanism to pay for the program.

False Claims Act Recommitted to the House Judiciary Committee The False Claims Act, HB 4001, was recommitted on Friday to the House Judiciary Committee.

The action was taken after the House Rules Committee moved the bill from the House Calendar (inactive) to the Daily Calendar (active).

As written, the bill expands the potential for lawsuits against employers by creating a new cause of action. Also, the bill would be applied retroactively and contains no threshold on what constitutes fraud.

Chamber Watch List State Senate SB 250 - Adopting several liability in tortious conduct actions SB 251 - Implementing terms of Uniform Arbitration Act.

Passed out of Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee on a unanimous vote Jan. 21; Senate Judiciary Committee reported the bill to the Senate Floor Jan. 24.

SB 270 - Creating Jobs Impact Statement Act SB 295 - Extending time period for wage payments after terminations SB 373 - Water Resources Protection and Management Act. Passed out of Senate Natural Resources Committee on a unanimous vote Jan. 23; Senate Judiciary Committee reported a Committee Substitute to the Senate Floor Jan. 25.

House of Delegates HB 2128 - Requires all state employers to provide access to or copies of an employee's personnel file.

HB 4001- Creating the WV False Claims Act. Recommitted to the House Judiciary Committee The WV Chamber and the WV Business and Industry Council were sources for information.

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Election race begins

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

The filing period is now over and the race to secure votes in the 2014 Primary and a spot on the General Election is heating up.

For Putnam County Commission, incumbent Steve Andes, a Republican, will seek reelection.

He will square off against Jerry Dials, a Republican.

Deloris "Jeanie" Nibert, David Hill and Richard "Rick" Witt seek the position of 26th Circuit Court Family Judge.

Rob Cunningham, who took over Deborah Phillips' board of education spot in November, will seek election to a four-year term.

Diana McCallister and incumbents Craig Spicer and William "Butch" Legg will also compete for a spot on the board.

Bob Siebel will seek election to the position of Conservation District Supervisor.

Republicans Brenda Landers, Neuasa Trador, Shirley Searls, Michel Moffatt, Lester Searls, Ron Stone, Hoy Fellure, Jim Caruthers, Stephanie Butcher, Nancy Reagan Foster, Linda Gray, John Gray, Joe Bocook and Darrell Justin Black and Democrats Florence McNeely, Karen Coria, Travis Hoffman and Sharon Bowles will run for a spot on the County Executive Committee. Positions sought are based on districts.

Republicans Brian Wood, Jim Caruthers, Darrell Justin Black, Shirley Searls, Stephanie Butcher and Democrat Karen Coria will seek spots on the District Executive Committee for the Congressional District.

Democrat Karen Coria and Republicans Shirley Searls, Brian Wood, Jim Caruthers, Hoy Fellure, Stephanie Butcher, Michel Moffatt, Lester Searls, Joe Bocook, Nancy Reagan Foster and Linda Gray will seek spots on the District Executive Committee for the Senate District.

Democrat Karen Coria and Republicans Brian Wood, Paul Hartling, Shirley Searls, Jim Caruthers, Stephanie Butcher, Brenda Kay Landers and Darrell Justin Black will run for the District Executive Committee for the Delegate District.

On the state level, incumbent Mike Hall, a Republican, will seek election to the Senate. Democrats Jim Dagostine, Joshua Martin and Josh McGrath and Republicans Tim Gibson, Nathan "Nate" Westfall, Geoff Foster, Duke Jordan and Ashley Stinnett will run for the House of Delegates.

The Primary Election for the county is Tuesday, May 13. The General Election is in November.

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Community News

Thursday,January 30,2014 – Page 5

Barnes Agency thrives in new year

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Respiratory therapists Chuck Miller and Jody Cross tour the $3.7 million stateof-the-art Intensive Care Unit at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

CAMC FROM PAGE 1 Spencer was involved. She put up Post-It notes on places where she wanted hand sanitizers.

“There are a total of 50 hand sanitizers installed in the new ICU unit,” she said with a smile. “Two outside every door and three in each room to encourage hand hygiene.”

Spencer is also happy about the negative air room in the new ICU unit. A negative air room keeps air coming into the room, she explained.

“The door stays closed all the time,” she said. “It can be used for Tuberculosis patients.”

Nichols said the expansion was necessary in order to improve the care the hospital provides to its critical care patients.

“All of our rooms are private so that families can stay with their loved ones 24/7,” she said. “The larger rooms also make it is easier for medical staff to attend to the patients.”

Angela Goddard, director of surgical services, added, “With ICU patients there is often more equipment. The larger rooms makes it easier to do bedside procedures and give physicians space to walk around.”

Across from each ICU room are large nursing stations.

“The nurse will have a direct visual with the patients at all time,” Nichols explained. “Each nurse has two patients and plenty of support staff.”

In addition to the nurses keep-

ing an eye on patients there are six monitors with camera feeds from each ICU room.

“We have a monitor technician who will be monitoring the camera feeds 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” she said. “We will always have visual of patient vitals at all times.”

There are three hallways leading to and out of, the new ICU unit – one to surgery and another to the nursing unit.

“The third leads directly to a helipad,” Nichols said. “It gives the ability to fly out the patient to Charleston or another hospital if we need, too.”

Since 2006 CAMC has invested more than $10 million in its Teays Valley Hospital.

“We have grown as Putnam County’s population has grown,” Hodges said. “We are truly excited about this new expansion.”

A new hyperbaric chamber and a 64-slice MRI are among the technology investments CAMC has made this past year. April Bostic, imaging director, said the new technology is very important for patient care.

“The hyperbaric chamber helps our patients who require wound care for healing,” she said. “We are also getting ready to a Wide Bore MRI. The image quality will be better and it helps our patients who are claustrophobic.”

The new technology will be installed at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital in the next month.

STUDENTS FROM PAGE 1 there in an unsafe situation just to get a day of school in."

The June 11 end date is subject to change, he said.

The Jan. 9 chemical spill, combined with two winter storms, kept students out of the classroom for the majority of January.

In an effort to adjust, Putnam schools remained open Jan. 17 when many counties closed.

However, the weather fought back, cancelling classes Jan. 21 and 22 and forcing the school system to use all its make-up days.

Putnam school officials also chose to end the first semester and waive final exams in an effort to adapt to the large number of cancellations this year.

Of all the changes, the decision

to extend school through June 11 is one Hatfield was reluctant to make. However, all other options were exhausted, he said.

"We're still operating under the old calendar, and once you've used your days under the old system, there are no more days to make up, so you get what you get," Hatfield explained. "There's nothing we can do about it."

The new calendar, adopted by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's education reform bill, will go into effect next year. It will allow for more flexibility, Hatfield said.

As of now, the last day for teachers and staff will be June 12.

That is also subject to change.

"We're all in the same boat, but we'll figure it all out in the spring," he said.

Walking through local hospitals as vice president of marketing and public affairs, Jeff Barnes never thought he'd be where he is today.

In 2003, he took a leap of faith.

It paid off.

The local family man opened his own marketing and public affairs office in Hurricane. Now, he is enjoying the fruits of his labor.

The Huntington resident is watching his marketing and public relations company - the Barnes Agency - take off, winning multiple awards from the American Advertising Federation and adding a second office in Huntington.

"We've continued, especially in the last couple years, to grow at a very rapid rate," Barnes said.

"We've doubled in growth in the last two years alone, and that growth will continue in the years to come."

The public affairs professional continued, "I'm stoked about this agency - there has been a lot of changes in advertising, and I'm glad we're on the positive end of those changes."

More than helping area businesses and organizations grow; Barnes keeps his heart set on West Virginia nonprofits. Philanthropy has remained the backbone of the Barnes Agency for more than 10 years.

Why? Barnes believes in giving back what has been given to him.

"We've made an aggressive commitment to be very philanthropic and give back to the city and community," he said. "We've only had our office in Huntington, operational for 30 days, but we've already agreed to support organizations such as Huntington Area Food Bank, United Way of the River Cities, Ronald McDonald House of the Tri-State and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State."

Barnes continued, "We're providing services to these organizations pro bono, because they are nonprofits with tremendous causes, and we feel like we have the responsibility to give back to the communities that have already expressed their support for us."

In pursuit of success, the Barnes Agency staff has worked

Jeff Barnes sits in his Huntington office that opened weeks ago. The Barnes Agency owner is now enjoying success in two locations. He believes the future will be bright. with organizations such as the Greenbrier, Marshall University, First State Bank and the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, just to name a few.

Barnes counts it a blessing to help businesses thrive. In doing so, his agency continues to prosper, bringing in an average of two new clients a month, while retaining loyal ones.

"We are adding new clients on a consistent basis each month and retaining consistent clients yearly," Barnes said. "I believe this trend will continue."

So what's next for the veteran marketing professional? Only time will tell.

"I hope to double my staff during the next two years," Barnes said. "It's also been highly recommended by a number of friends and clients that I become

active in local or state government - I've been giving that consideration, and will continue to consider it down the road."

Regardless of the future, one thing is for certain: Barnes will never forget what his father told him years ago.

"It often takes a high risk to get a high reward," the business owner recalled. "Is it difficult to make it in West Virginia? Yes, but if you do things right, then I can't think of a more rewarding experience than to make it happen right here in my home state."

Barnes thanks his staff, family and local businesses for helping his agency reach success.

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Christian's Sports Beat: An inside look from one who knows

By: Christian Deiss

There are a lot of issues facing every sport these days such as preventing concussions, performance enhancing drugs (PED’s) and money in college athletes. These topics were just some of the many things that were talked about by former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Merril Hoge at last week’s University of Charleston Speaker Series event, Under Review: The future of Football and the NFL. Before he spoke to the audience, I got a chance to speak with Hoge about some questions I had facing the sports world. I hear exfootball commentators say professional football has changed since they played so I asked Hoge if he agreed with that thought, “I don’t know if it has changed a lot, but I think things are definitely getting cleaned up. I was taught to hit, to play with my shoulder

pads, by one of the greatest coaches ever, Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In football today they have let things erode just a little bit, getting away from the classic style of playing and started targeting the head area and because it wasn’t a penalty it was okay to play like that, but after they realized the problems from head trauma, the league decided to clean that area up, which I think is a good thing.”

I hear my dad say the game of football isn’t as rough as it used to be and I asked Hoge if he thinks that hitting is being taken out of football, “I think that is a misconception and overreaction by the fans and some current and former players, because no one ever said you can’t hit and no one said you can’t hit hard, the NFL just said we don’t want players to deliberately hit around the head, with your head. Hoge played seven years for the Pittsburgh Steelers 1987 – 1993 and one season for the Chicago Bears in 1994.

When I play soccer I wear proper protective equipment to help prevent getting injured. I wanted to know what Hoge thought kids can do to prevent injuries, namely to the head, “You never can prevent it, if you are going to play in contact sports, if you are active, you can’t completely prevent it, it’s impossible to create an environment

that it will never happen. You just try to make things safe and reduce the risk of it happening. You do that by playing the game, any game correctly with the right equipment on. And if it does happen, and there is a possibility that it could, what you want to do is do the right thing with that injury and get the correct treatment from a doctor.”

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Hoge in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft with the 261st pick overall. During a road game against the Kansas City Chiefs, while playing for the Bears, Hoge received a concussion and five days later, the team doctor approved him to resume playing during a telephone call without examining him to determine if he had recovered; he was still suffering post-concussion symptoms.

Hoge sustained another concussion several weeks later, and had to be resuscitated after he stopped breathing. He spent 48 hours in the intensive-care unit and was forced to retire due to brain injury. Hoge had to learn to read again and experienced memory loss, confusion and headaches. Because of the head injury Hoge retired. After his recovery, Hoge was hired as an onair analyst for ESPN in 1996.

Another issue facing the world of sports in recent years has been PED’s but Hoge thinks the NFL is moving in the right direction in

to Putnam PSD. Immediately, staff members shut down the online payment system and began their investigation. The results were favorable.

"There were no breeches on our system," said Sharra Huffman, Putnam PSD billing and customer service supervisor. "We checked both our payment and

our collection system - this all could have been related to the Target situation - we don't know where the breech occurred, but we are confident it was not through us."

Huffman said Putnam PSD did work with BB&T to change its payment collection account as a precautionary measure.

Christian chats with former NFL running back and current ESPN analyst Merril Hoge at the University of Charleston. taking care of the problem, “With the drug testing that is now taking place in the NFL it has become very hard to get away with using performance enhancing drugs, because if they find out you are using PED’s, you are not going to be playing very long and if you get suspended the loss of income is great.”

I tell my dad all the time college athletics is all about money

and not enough about the sport.

I again wanted to know what Hoge thought about this, “Money changes a lot of things and college football with their bowl games and now a playoff will always be influenced by the money aspect because it is a business and more people need to understand that fact. Not saying that’s right but that is the way it is now and it’s not going to change.”

McNulty believes the fact that Putnam PSD was a common thread among many affected by the fraud, is a "coincidence."

"We went through all eight billing computers and found nothing - no malware or anything," he said. "It's not us - we did not have a breech."

Putnam PSD Chairman Joe

Miller expressed his thoughts on the matter.

"Any time something like this happens, people jump to conclusions, and you're guilty until proven innocent instead of the other way around," he said.

Secretary Paul Callahan agreed.

"The good part about all this is we were proactive," he said. "That comes back to community service."

During the end of the meeting, McNulty updated board members on the progress of the W. Va. Route 33, U.S. Route 60 and Marina Park extension projects. He said new waterlines are already installed at Marina Park.

Residents there can expect to use them by the end of February, McNulty estimates.

The other sewer extensions should be complete toward the end of summer, he said.

"We're almost half way on Route 60 and 33," McNulty said.

"We've been battling inclement weather and hard rock. We still have a long winter left, but we're hoping to finish up in August."

Once the project is complete, it will bring about 20 million gallons a year to Putnam PSD to treat.

The next Putnam PSD meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 13.

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Board approves polling sites staff retirements

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Putnam Schools approved 20 teacher retirements and 18 polling locations during the January board of education meeting.

The 25-minute discussion was made possible via telephone from the Central Board Office Monday, Jan. 21.

First, board members approved the list of retirements that increased from just five during the Dec. 2 meeting. Part of the reason for the high number this month is due to the incentive attached to early notification, Putnam Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said.

"The teachers are meeting the Jan. 15 deadline for a $500 incentive and the one-year dental and optical insurance," he explained.

"Most who are going to retire, have already notified us."

In 2010, 25 employees retired, according to records at the board office. In 2011, 29 retired. The biggest jump occurred in 2012 with 68.

This year, approximately 55 will retire, Hatfield estimated.

Teachers Judith Berry, William Billups, Carol Blackburn, Connie Cantrel, Harriet Cartmill, Cheryl Cicchirillo, Susan Cooper, Linda DeLong, Janice Ellis, Pamela Hill, Darlene Hudnall, Violet Hunt, Tamara King, Jennifer McCoy, Rosalie Meadows, Deronda Naylor, Douglas Pitzer, S. Jane Sentelle, Barbara Shrewsbury, Patsy Smith, Kathy Taylor, Lisa Ward and Rex Young were approved for retirement during the January

meeting.

Also, board members approved a resolution for a $4,000 grant from the West Virginia Governor's Community Participation Programs Funds. The money is designated for upgrades to Hurricane High School's soccer facility.

Next, board member Sam Sentelle discussed the effect a current bill in the state legislature could bring to the West Virginia school system.

"It's House Bill 4146, and they're setting up committees to make recommendations on it Jan. 31 to not have more than 27 school districts in West Virginia and how to consolidate the districts," he said. "They're always wanting to change things around."

With the May 13 Primary Election about four months away, Putnam Board of Education members approved 18 schools to be used as polling places.

Buffalo, Poca and Hurricane high schools will be available.

Buffalo, Conner Street, Lakeside, Winfield, Confidence, Rock Branch, Scott Teays, Eastbrook, Mountain View, George Washington, Hometown and West Teays elementary schools will be open for the election. Hurricane, Poca, and George Washington middle schools will also be used.

The 18 approved schools will be used for the Nov. 4 General Election as well.

The Putnam Board of Education meets again at 7 p.m. Monday Feb. 3 at the Board Office in Winfield.

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Thursday,January 30,2014 – Page 7

CAMC recognized among top five percent in nation Charleston Area Medical Center has been ranked among the nation’s top 5 percent of hospitals, according to an independent study of mortality and complication rates for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide as released by Healthgrades, the nation’s leading health care ratings company.

CAMC is the only hospital in West Virginia and one of only 260 hospitals nationwide to achieve the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ based on its outstanding clinical quality performance.

“This award acknowledges the achievements CAMC has made to provide our patients with consistently high levels of clinical care,” said Dave Ramsey, CAMC’s president and CEO. “Our physicians and staff have demonstrated the

commitment and collaborative spirit necessary to implement the best possible programs and processes that produce exceptional clinical outcomes, which this recognition validates.”

The Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence is presented only to those hospitals that stand out above the rest for overall clinical care across a broad spectrum of services. While many hospitals have specific areas of expertise and high-quality outcomes in certain areas, the select hospitals recognized with this award exhibit comprehensive high-quality care across multiple clinical specialties.

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Reaching out to the local community Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of situations in which Tri-County YMCA had the opportunity to offer services and shelter to the local community. The first was the Polar Vortex, which brought the coldest temperatures in 20 years to our area! By working with the American Red Cross, we were able to keep our doors open all night and serve as a shelter and warming station for those with no power during the first part of January.

Next came the water crisis. Because Tri-County YMCA is served by the Putnam Service District we were not affected with the Do Not Use order. Once it was realized how serious the situation was and how many people were impacted, we made the decision to open our doors to the public and offer free showers. In the first weekend alone we had well over 700 individuals and families come and take advantage of our shower facilities and this continued during the week when water was being cleared by zones. It was overwhelming to see the dif-

lence by our physicians, clinicians and staff,” said Dale Wood, CAMC’s chief quality officer. “For patients, this recognition represents objective confirmation that we are continuing to offer exceptional quality, and they can feel confident that they are receiving high quality care.”

From 2010 through 2012, if all other hospitals performed at the level of Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence, 156,036 lives could have potentially been saved.

“We’re fortunate to be part of a health system that places quality and patient safety at the forefront,” Wood said. “Our success comes from everyone working together and being committed to doing the right thing for every patient, every time.”

ference this made for thousands in our area and the outpouring of thanks. We received letters, Facebook messages and posts and thank you cards from many who were grateful just to have access to a clean shower. We estimate that we served well over 2,000 individuals and families. In this time of crisis, we were glad to have the opportunity to serve everyone in our community and hope to continue to do so in the future. This is one of the many reasons that we are so much more than just a gym.

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Class AAA 1 Parkersburg South 2 Spring Valley 3 Greenbrier East 4 University 5 Huntington 6 Nitro 7 Logan 8 Cabell Midland 9 Morgantown 10 St. Albans Other teams receiving votes: Martinsburg and South Charleston

Class AA 1 Westside 2 Fairmont Sr. 3 Summers Co 4 North Marion 5 Sissonville 6 Scott 7 Lincoln 8 Pikeview 9 Keyser 10 Chapmanville Other teams receiving votes: Grafton, Petersburg, Clay Co., Bridgeport and Bluefield

Class A 1 Huntington St. Joes 2 St Marys 3 Gilmer 4 Pocahontas Co 5 Tucker Co 6 Trinity 7 Wheeling Central 8 Charleston Catholic 9 Magnolia 10 Tygart Valley Other teams receiving votes: Tyler Co and Williamstown

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School News

The Putnam Standard

Its Lights, Camera, Showtime for Buffalo

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Buffalo Showtime may only have 26 students, but its performances are larger than life.

It may be the only A show choir in that state that performs, but that hasn't hindered success.

During weekday evenings, young men and women gather inside Buffalo High School to practice.

The sound of rhythmic melodies resonates through the hallways. Inside the auditorium, students move to the beat and sing with all they got. They perform as if no one is watching.

It's that undeniable desire that moves them forward.

"We're a tight-knit group," said member Zack Fowler. "We may be small, but the talent we have to pull from is remarkable."

Success proves the student's words true. In recent years, Buffalo's Showtime has placed as high as second runner-up in state competitions, gradually building itself a reputation of small but mighty.

Allison Saunders said the show choir was the perfect niche.

Buffalo Showtime students practice for upcoming festivals and competitions. The high school show choir consists of 26 students.

"I was always kind of a shadow in the hallways and wanted to get out there and make friends," she explained. "Now, I have a group

that's as close as a family."

Instrumentalist Jeremy James described the unique bond that formed this season among Show-

time performers.

"We're a lot like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich - the guys are like peanuts, the girls are real

sweet and you add the bread, which is the rhythm section, and it makes us the cat's meow," he said.

Director Mark Hopkins is excited about the upcoming events his students will compete in. He said preparation is geared toward hard work and having fun.

"We try to provide a positive performance opportunity to everyone who wants to sing at Buffalo," Hopkins explained. "I want to develop their individual talents as well as their ensemble responsibilities through this experience."

The director continued, "Our goal is to do our best each time we perform and to always leave the stage knowing we had a blast - if we receive an award, great, but the real reward is knowing we touched someone in the audience through our performance."

Buffalo Showtime will perform during Music Fest Feb. 1 at Poca High School.

Next, the group will present on Feb. 8 at Hurricane High School; Feb. 15 at Capital High School, March 1 at Robert C. Byrd High School and March 15 at the State Festival at the Charleston Civic Center.

Visual Volume: where music and show collide

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Visual Volume consists of 59 Poca High School students who share two things in common: the love of music and performance.

When they come together in unity, the results that follow treat both the eyes and ears. The combination of sound and sight will collide when the show choir hosts its annual Music Fest Saturday, Feb. 1.

Director Joseph Kincaid is ready for his performers to blow audiences away.

"You will see something out of this world," Kincaid said. "Our theme is outer space, and you will hear sounds that match it-there will be a wall of sound."

Kincaid continued, "You're going to see a unique concept with a show that interacts with the set

we have - the singers and dancers will interact with it as well."

During the all-day event, entertainment for the ears and the eyes will collide.

Fourteen schools will compete in the festival that begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 9:45 p.m. Admission is $13 per person.

More than hosting another successful festival, Visual Volume is ready to add another state championship to its already heavy belt.

Poca's show choir is an 11-time state champion, back-to-back reigning champion and is ready to make its mark on 2014.

"We've got to stay focused and work hard during practice," member Zach Russell said.

"We've got to come together."

Emily Wolfe remembered when she first saw Visual Volume perform. She was a sixth grader at Poca Middle School.

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The Poca High School show choir lights up the stage during a recent performance. Visual Volume will host its Music Fest Saturday Feb. 1. Fourteen area schools will perform during the all-day event. Courtesy Photo After seeing the show choir perform just once, Wolfe was hooked.

"I saw them and just fell in love with it," she said.

She described what it feels like to perform.

"When we all come together, the adrenaline hits, and it's like a one-of-a-kind feeling," she said.

"I can't do anything but smile."

Performer Katie Cottrill agreed.

"Getting a reaction from the audience is a rush," she said.

Visual Volume provides entertainment for not only the ears but the eyes, explained Corey McClanahan.

"It's more like a story telling

than a choir," he said.

After hosting Music Fest on Feb. 1, Visual Volume will perform Feb. 9 at Hurricane High School; Feb. 22 in Nashville TN; March 1 at Robert C. Byrd High School; March 8 is TBA and March 15 at the West Virginia State Show Choir Competition at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sports

The Putnam Standard

Thursday,January 30,2014 – Page 9

Disruptions affect Buffalo boys’ basketball rhythm

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – The school year - and by extension the basketball season - has been a series of disruptions so far. A holiday break, followed by weather issues, then water problems, and more weather issues.

Buffalo’s game at powerhouse Charleston Catholic followed a similar pattern.

The Bison fell behind 9-0 quickly, then battled back to trail

just 11-9. The Irish (6-2) took a 13point lead into halftime, then Buffalo chipped away to make it a four-point game with a minute to play in the third quarter.

Charleston Catholic star senior Nick George scored the final five points of the period, however, and despite a couple more attempts the Bison (6-4) couldn’t get closer than 10 the rest of the way in a 7765 loss.

Every time it got close, “We did something stupid,” said John Hodges, who had 11 points and eight assists in the game.

Second half surge helps Poca boys

By Brian Harper For The Putnam Standard

Whatever halftime adjustments the Poca Dots made definitely worked.

The Dots grabbed momentum early in the third quarter with pressure defense and torrid 3point shooting to pull away in their 79-47 win versus the Sissonville Indians Friday night.

“I’m proud of the way they played,” said head coach Allen Osborne. “We wanted to pressure them on defense.”

It turns out that this is exactly how Poca put the game out of reach. That - and great shooting.

The Dots raced out to a big lead in the first, thanks in part to the aforementioned defense and shooting, going on a 12-0 run to take an early lead in the first.

However, the Indians used an 8-0 run of their own to claw back in the game. Things settled down after that, with both teams trading baskets as the first quarter ended with Poca leading 22-13.

The second quarter was slow for both teams, with neither team able to seize momentum.

The teams traded baskets for much of the quarter, but sloppy play late from Poca allowed the Indians to get within seven points at the half, 32-25.

Much like the first quarter, the Dots jumped on the Indians right away beginning in the third, with pressure defense forcing several Sissonville turnovers.

The Dots also were lights out from the field, going on an 18-3 run that effectively put the game away.

Sissonville did not help their cause with their sloppy play, as Poca outscored the Indians 24-7 in the period to stretch their lead to 56-32 heading into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was much of the same for Poca, as they continued to shoot the ball well.

As for Sissonville, they never really recovered, and were unable

Freshman guard Elijah Cuffee drives to the basket. He led the way for the Dots with 26 points against Sissonville. to handle the Dots’ pressure defense.

The fourth quarter was relatively quiet, with both teams trading baskets up until the end.

The Dots were able to add to their lead, with the final score being 79-47.

Freshman guard Elijah Cuffee led the way for the Dots with 26 points, while junior guard Matthew Chandler had 17 and junior guard Noah Frampton had 14.

Chance Brown led the Indians with 11 points, while Steven Hairston added 9 points.

“I try to play good defense,” Cuffee said after the game, “and let the offense take care of itself.”

Cuffee, along with the rest of his teammates, knew what the main takeaway was from this game.

“We need to play hard for both halves,” he concluded.

Osborne thought the team had good balance during the game.

“They’re smart, good kids and this was a good team win for us,” he said. “I’m proud of how our team played.”

The Dots will have a chance to put their approach to the test when they play back-to-back away games against Herbert Hoover on Friday and Chapmanville on Saturday. The next home game is Tuesday against Tolsia.

“It’s little mistakes,” Isaiah Robinson added. “Little fundamental things like making a bad pass, missing a layup. You have to execute, and Charleston Catholic did that tonight.”

Robinson led the team with 20 points, and Laythen Good hit five 3-pointers as part of his 16 point outing. Good said the layoffs and cancellations have affected the team.

“We’d like to get back in the rotation - school, practice, game,” Good said. “Our offense is based on rhythm, and when we’ve been out of school we’ve been out of rhythm.”

Expectations remain high, however, and the players know how close they were to taking down one of the best teams in the state on the road.

“It’s awful,” Good said of the feeling. “Being a competitive player, it kills you. You come out strong, get close, and mental mistakes kill us. We’ve worked on it in practice, and we’ll continue to work on it.”

George finished the game with 16 points for Charleston Catholic, and Garrett McCarthy equaled a career high with 31 points, including the first nine points of the game on a trio of 3-pointers.

Buffalo Coach Chuck Elkins agreed the team - which starts five seniors and brought four more off the bench Jan. 22 - showed flashes of how good it can be.

“I’m very proud of them,” he said. “I think we played well.

Some kids played very well in spots. Our kids gave great effort.

We’ve played the best and played

Aaron Lewis (20) and Isaiah Robinson (10) surround the Irish's Nick George. with them. We just have to get over the bump of mental mistakes.”

The schedule certainly doesn’t get easier, with Tucker County, Magnolia, Greater Beckley Christian and a return date with Charleston Catholic on the horizon. But with Huntington St. Joe and Charleston Catholic in the section, Elkins knows just two of those three will even have a chance at a state tournament berth.

If the routine ever gets close to normal again.

“We’ll start from tonight,” Elkins said. “It’s getting to be a joke. If THIS happens we’ll do this. If THIS happens we’ll do something else. There’s no set schedule.”

Irish Coach Bill McClanahan said the strong finishes for his team are a focus, noting that they

look at the first and last two minutes of each half as a “fifth quarter.”

“We do try to take care of the basketball, made good decisions at the end of quarters,” he said.

“As a team against Gilmer we shot 62 percent from the floor, and as a team tonight we probably shot well above 50 percent. We’ve just got to be consistent.”

Although he’s certainly aware of the other talented teams in the area, McClanahan said he’s not worried about the postseason lineup yet.

“This was just our ninth game,” he said. “We want to be peaking in March, but we’re not focused on March yet.”

Buffalo is back in action this week at the Big Atlantic Classic, then returns home Friday night for a Hometown Invitational Tournament game.

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DENNY RICHMOND ASHWORTH Denny Richmond Ashworth, 62, of Scott Depot, passed away Jan. 22, 2014.

Born June 8, 1951, in Culloden, he was a son of the late James and Lona Ashworth.

Denny was a truck driver by trade and a Baptist by faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Ashworth; children, Billy Lee Ashworth (Melissa) of Scott Depot and Becky Toney (Paul) of Charleston; brothers, Calvin Ashworth (Phyllis) of Hamlin, Barry Ashworth (Rosalee) of Culloden and Wayne Ashworth (Willow) of Ona; six grandchildren and several nephews.

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EUGENE DYKE CAMPBELL Eugene Dyke Campbell, 92, of Hurricane, passed away Jan. 19, 2014.

Eugene was born July 11, 1921, in Charleston, to the late Robert Campbell and Alice Dyke Campbell. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Fiji Islands and retired from Union Carbide Corporation's Institute Plant.

In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by son, Gary Wayne Montgomery; brothers, Glenn and Ralph; and sister, Dorothy Norman.

Survivors include his wife, Lillian Campbell; daughter-in-law,

Barbara Montgomery; granddaughters, Julie Montgomery and Kristee White (John); greatgranddaughter, Samantha White; and several nephews and nieces.

JERRY LOU COURTNEY Mrs. Jerry Lou Courtney, 76, of Hometown, passed away Jan. 18, 2014.

She was born June 20, 1937, in Spencer, the daughter of Ernest O. and Virginia K. Greathouse Anderson.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister; her mother and father; stepmother, Pearl Anderson; and stepfather, George Hively.

Survivors include her husband, Charles L. Courtney Sr.; three children: daughters, Carolyn Louann (Kenneth) Casto, of Mount Sidney, Va., and Cathy Finney of Hometown; son, Chuck and wife, Lisa, of Hometown; five grandchildren; two step-grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

MARY EVON FIELDS Mary Evon Fields, 78, of Hurricane, formerly of Charleston, passed away Jan. 22, 2014.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Fields; parents, Warren C. and Martha Moffatt Boggess; brothers, Kip, Noble and Bob Boggess; and sister, Jacqueline Fields.

Surviving are her sons, Ricky H. Fields of Scott Depot and Dale E. Fields of Charleston; one granddaughter; several great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Wickline and husband, Ed, of Hurricane; sisters-in-law, Jewell Bailey of Sissonville and Audrey Marece of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at cpjfuneralhome.com.

JAMES "JIM" D. PHELPS James "Jim" D. Phelps, 69, of

Obituaries Culloden, passed away Jan. 20, 2014.

Born Jan. 10, 1945, in St. Albans, Jim was a son of the late Hartley and Mamie Phelps.

Jim served his country with the United States Army while stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He retired from BB&T in the operations department as a senior vice president after 34 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Phelps; daughter, Sara Elizabeth Crawford of Culloden; and grandchildren, Ian Alexander Crawford and Myla Grace Crawford.

Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Jim or to express condolences.

REBA FAYE ROOPER Reba Faye Rooper, 99, of Hurricane, passed away Jan. 15, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett; her parents, Sim and Mary Meadows; four brothers; five sisters; son, Jack; grandson, David; granddaughters, Jeanne and Joanne Erwin; and son-in-law, Gary Hill, Surviving are daughters, Ramona Erwin (Clifford), Gaye Samples (Dale), Janet Hill; daughter-in-law, Lorene Rooper; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane was honored to serve the Rooper family.

JOHN R. RUDDICK John R. Ruddick, 55, of Teays Valley, passed away Jan. 21.

He is survived by his wife, Patty, and daughters, Catherine (Robert) Kopera and Amanda (Chris) Barone. John is also survived by his parents, John and Joyce Ruddick of Wilmington, Del.; his brothers, James (Carol) Ruddick, Michael (Sandra) Ruddick and Edward (Tracey) Ruddick; his sisters, Marybeth (Ruddick) Embras (Joe), Theresa (Ruddick) Morrin (Tom) and Susan (Ruddick) Quinn (Tim); two grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews.

The Putnam Standard Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

SHEILA ANNETTE SHUE Mrs. Sheila Annette Shue, 45, of Poca, passed away Jan. 18, 2014.

Sheila lived in the area her whole life and was the crossing guard at Ann Bailey Elementary.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry McDaniel, and grandparents, Samuel Reed and Clarence McDaniel.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Shue; mother, Linda McDaniel; children, Lee Addison Fisher, Rex Lawson Fisher and Selina Marie Fisher, all of St. Albans, Dustin Michael Shue of North Carolina and Hailey Marie Shue of Hometown; brothers, Kevin and wife, Tina McDaniel, of Poca and Jeffrey McDaniel and Travis and wife, Missi McDaniel, of Nitro; grandmothers, Dorothy Reed of Elkview and Ruby McDaniel of Georges Drive; and also the father of her children, Richie Fisher.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

CHRISTIAN DREW STANLEY Christian Drew Stanley, 23, of Hurricane, passed away Jan. 14, 2014.

He was born May 10, 1990, in Columbia, S.C., a son of Sameer Mathur and Stephanie Ann Reed, both of South Carolina.

Survivors include his son, Anthony Thomas, and the mother of his son, Samantha Thomas; maternal grandfather, Larry Reed of SC; maternal grandmother, Rose Marie Lewis of St. Albans; brothers, Joseph Aaron Holly of SC, Lee Christian of Nitro, Supremo Christian Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Sebastian Gabriel Christian of Utah and Bionca Gabrielle Christian of Utah; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends that he loved dearly.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

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JAMES LITTLETON WARD James Littleton Ward, 64, of Hurricane, passed away Jan. 18, 2014.

James was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Tiny Lovejoy Ward; sisters, Myrtle McCallister and Tootsi Hively; and Anthony Hawkins, whom he thought of like a son.

James was like a second dad and grandfather to many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Wilcox Ward; daughters, Lisa D'Angelo of St. Albans, Lynn Russell of Hurricane, Natasha Wartenburg of St. Albans and Nicole Taylor of Hurricane; sons, Michael Zabrieszack of Heaters, Jimmy Ward of Hurricane and Josh Dixon of St. Albans; one sister; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He also thought of Steve Cook, Tubby Pauley and Jerry Hively as sons.

You may share condolences or memories with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m.

EVELYN JEAN WHITE Evelyn Jean White, 84, of Eleanor, died Jan. 19, 2014.

She was born May 22, 1929, in Gordon, the daughter of the late George and Corna Kinzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Austin "Junior" White; two daughters, Jacqueline K. White and Judith Johnson; and one sister, Glessa Elswick.

Evelyn is survived by her son, John E. White (Linda) of Smithfield, Va.; daughter, Jennifer Johnson of Buffalo; son, James A. White (Pam) of Charleston; daughter, Joline Brady (John) of Winfield; daughter, Janetta Cambron (Mark) of Fultondale, Ala.; two brothers; two sisters; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren.

The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.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.

ADMINISTRATOR: WILLARD SEXTON 3798 TEAYS VALLEY ROAD HURRICANE, WV 25526 8874 ATTORNEY: JERRY ALFORD ALUM CREEK, WV

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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.

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 NUMBER: 1723 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

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

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 ___________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Eastwood System, Inc. have proposed a settlement of Administrative Consent Order No. 7959 which resolves violation(s) of the WV Water Pollution Control Act which occurred in Putnam County, WV. In accordance with the proposed Consent Order, Eastwood System, Inc. has agreed to pay administrative penalties and to comply with the Act. Final settlement is subject to comments received during the thirty (30) day period ending March 2, 2014. Fur-

ther information about this Administrative Consent Order is available by contacting the Chief Ins p e c t o r , WVDEP/Environmental Enforcement, 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304, (304) 926-0470 or by accessing WV Department of Environmental Protection’s website at http://www.dep.wv.g ov/pio/Pages/Settlements,Ordersouttopublicnotice.aspx 1t 1-30 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 8th day of June, 2007, signed by Locie Allen Taylor and Leeann Ellen Taylor to D. Kevin Moffett, Esq., Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 832, at page 866, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor/Servicer, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor/Servicer and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 12th day of February, 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All those certain tracts or parcels of land, together with all the improvements thereon, and all easements, rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Town of Hurricane, Curry District, Putnam County, West Virginia, being more particularly bounded and described as follows: PARCEL NO. 1: Being Lot Number 45, Plat No. 3 of the Hurricane Heights Addition to the Town of Hurricane, Curry, Putnam County, West Virginia, more particularly bounded and de-

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scribed as follows: Beginning at a steel bar set on the common corner of said Lot 45 and Lot 46 and the northerly right of way line of Maple Street; thence, with said line of said Street, S. 34° 37’ W. 50 feet to a steel bar, common corner to Lot 44; thence, leaving said street and with the common boundary line of Lot 44, N. 55° 23’ W. 145 feet to a steel bar in the southerly line of a 15 foot (in width) alley; thence, with said line of said alley, N. 34° 37’ E. 50 feet to a steel bar, common corner to said line of said alley and said Lot 46; thence, leaving said alley and with the common boundary line of Lot 46, S. 55° 23’ E. 145 feet to the place of beginning, all as shown upon that certain map dated November 14, 1983, prepared by Roger F. Rogers, L.L.S., said map of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 275, at page 3.

The parties hereto, and their heirs, successors and assigns in title agree, as a restrictive covenant running with the land, that mobile homes may not be placed upon the property conveyed by this document.

PARCEL NO. 2: All of Lot Nos. 44 and 46 of Plat No. 3 of the Hurricane Heights Addition to the City of Hurricane, situate in Curry District, Putnam County, West Virginia, as shown upon a map of the same dated November 14, 1983, prepared by Robert F. Rogers, L.L.S. #142, said map being attached to deed of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 275, page 3.

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

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 2404 Maple Street Hurricane, West Virginia 25526

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

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

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

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

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

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; pay-

Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of com-

munications set forth below.

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Fifth Third Mortgage Company Processor: Victor Rollins/Ext. 12 TaylorLocie.ntc/kj 2t 1-30, 2-6 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 28th day of November, 2007, signed by Angela M. Neal, to Metz Law Offices, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 852, at page 938, and R. Vance Golden, III, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Poca District, Putnam County, West Virginia and being all of Lot No. 154 and part of Lot No. 155, Section I, Forest Park, as the same is showing upon that certain map entitled, “All of Lot No. 154 and 24’ of Lot No. 155, Section I, Forest Park Subdivision, Poca District, Putnam County, West Virginia, said map dated November 2, 1978 and prepared by Edward Ben Converse, LLS, said map is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County

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Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 238 at page 278.

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

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 154 Oakmont Drive Poca, West Virginia 25159-9677 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

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

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

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

Any sale hereunder may be adjourned from time to time without any notice other than oral proclamation at the time and place ap-

pointed for this sale or by posting of a notice of same. Should the Trustee not appear at the time appointed for the sale and there is no notice posted of a continuance please contact the office of the Trustee to make further inquiry. Any sale may be conducted or adjourned by the designated agent or attorney of the Trustee.

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

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

R. Vance Golden, III, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Processor: Kristi Payton/x27 (NealAngela.nts/mba ker/finishedforeclosure2013) 2t 1-30, 2-6 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 5th day of February, 2007, signed by Nathan D. Garretson, Jr. and Lindsey L. Bailey to Richard A. Pill, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 818, at page 870, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor/Servicer, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor/Servicer and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 12th day of February,

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

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 3920 39th Street Nitro, WV 25143

improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

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

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

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

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

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make

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

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Green Tree Servicing, LLC Processor: Maggie Brown/Ext. 24 GarretsonWilliam.ntc /kj

at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain real estate, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Area S. of the Nitro Reservation, Nitro, Poca District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being all of Lot 3920, in Area S. of Nitro Reservation bounded and described by reference to the coordinate survey called “A Primary Reference Systems,” established by the United States Government 1918, covering Explosive Plant C, more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the southwesterly corner of 39th street and 2nd Avenue Coordinate location, N. 76 plus 74 and 36 hundredths, E. 42 plus 74 and 93 hundredths, thence with the west line of 2nd Avenue in a southerly direction 65 feet to an iron pipe common corner to Lots 3920 and 3819; thence 90° to the right 50 feet to a stake common corner to Lots 3918, 65 feet to a stake; thence 90° to the right of said street line, 50 feet to the place of beginning.

2t 1-30, 2-6 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 14th day of November, 2003, signed by Alouise Gillispie, as surviving joint tenant, to R. Vance Golden, III, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 678, at page 751, said deed of trust having been rerecorded in Trust Deed Book 746 at page 440, and R. Vance Golden, III, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain parcel of real estate together with improvements thereon and the appurtenances belonging to Grantor, situated in city of Nitro, Putnam County, West Virginia, described as follows: Described as Lot No. 3319 and a part of Lot No. 3322 in Area S of the Nitro Reservation, and hereinafter referred to, located, bounded and described by reference to the coordinate survey called “A Primary Reference System” established by the United States Government (1918) covering Explosives Plant C, and indicated by coordinate parallels as follows: Beginning at a point on the easterly line of Second Avenue, coordinate location N 66 plus 69.36 and E 43 plus 22.93 and running thence in a southerly direction along the Second Avenue line for a distance of 25.05 feet,

thence 14 degrees 15 minutes to the right, continuing along the Second avenue line for a distance of 46.4 feet to the common corner of Lots 3319 and 3320; thence 104 degrees 15 minutes to the left along said common lot line for a distance of 206.25 feet, thence 88 degrees 55 minutes to the left for a distance of 70.4 feet; thence 91 degrees 5 minutes to the left for a distance of 196 feet to the point of beginning, embracing an area of .32 of an acre, more or less.

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

The above-described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 3319 33rd Street Nitro, West Virginia 25143 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

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

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

The party(ies) secured by the Deed of

Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. If the purchaser at sale is unable to complete the terms of purchase within 30 days, the Trustee reserves the right to transfer the property to the next highest bidder.

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

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

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

R. Vance Golden, III, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Nationstar Processor: Kristi Payton/x27 (GillispieAlouise.nts/ mbaker/finishedforeclosure2014) 2t 1-30, 2-6 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 14th day of March, 2007, signed by Candace M. Harrison to L. Richard Dorsey, II, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 822, at page 707, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Cre d i t o r / Se r v i c e r, and default having

been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Sec u r e d Creditor/Servicer and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the

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

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 32 Janette Drive Poca, WV 25159

vised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

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

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

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

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

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is ad-

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

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851

12th day of February, 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Poca Town District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as all of Lot Number Thirty-Two (32) of Silver Valley Estates, situate in Poca Town District, Putnam County, West Virginia, said lot herein conveyed being described and designated on that certain map or plat entitled, “Survey Of: Silver Valley Estates Subdivision – Phase I (Revised) Situated In: Poca District, Putnam County, West Virginia, Survey For Corey Development Scale 1”=50’ Date: 12-1075”, said map prepared by Converse & Associates, Engineers & Surveyors; said map or plat being duly of record in the Office of said Clerk in Map Book 6, at pages 50 and 51.

Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Fifth Third Mortgage Company Processor: Victor Rollins/Ext. 12 HarrisonCandace.ntc /kj 2t 1-30, 2-6 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 8th day of December, 2006, signed by Aaron H. Staats to William B. Summers, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 815, at page 159, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Cre d i tor / Se r vi c e r, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor/ Servicer and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 12th day of February, 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain tract, lot or parcel of land together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Town of Poca, Poca District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the southerly line of Etta Street; said beginning being also located at the intersection of the southerly line of said Etta Street with the easterly line of the H.T. Caruthers rightof-way; said beginning point is also located S. 75 deg. 15’ E. 20.25 feet from the southerly line of Etta Street, S. 79 deg. 54’ E. 94.40 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving Etta Street and running S. 13 deg. 26’ W. 89.58 feet to an iron pin in the north side

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of said H.T. Caruthers Heirs right-of-way; thence with two lines of said right of way, N. 59 deg. 19’ W. 44.12 feet to an iron pin; N. 22 deg. 56’ W. 88.12 feet to the place of beginning, containing 0.11 acres, more or less, together with the right of ingress and egress to said Etta Street, said parcel is shown upon a map entitled “Survey of lot sold to John W. Britton

by W.H. Caruthers, Poca, Putnam Co., West Va.,”, made by C.R. Conner, C.E. and which map is duly of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 74 at Page 276.

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

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 106 Etta Street Poca, WV 25159 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

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

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

longer.

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

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

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

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

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E - m a i l : vgolden@goldenamos.com Lender: Fifth Third Mortgage Company Processor: Victor Rollins/Ext. 12 StaatsAaron.ntc/kj 2t 1-30, 2-6 ps ___________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000002 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON) To: ALFRED R PARSONS, RICKY PARSONS, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000002, LOTS 4 & 5 BLK 2 SHOWENVILLE, located in BANCROFT CORP, which was returned delinquent in the name of PARSONS BEULAH MAY, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $510.78 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $161.84 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. $689.45 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. $1,362.07 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000008 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: GENEVIEVE HEDRICK, BRIAN HEDRICK, JENNINGS TRUST C/O PAMELA CASTO, BRIAN HEDRICK JENNINGS JR, PAMELA CASTO, ZELFA HEDRICK, HARRY PAXTON, F M BROWN, K G ATKESON, EVERETT SISSON, WILLIAM H STANLEY, GLORIA STANLEY, CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF PT PLEASANT, C C LEWIS, J M HENSON, CECIL MEADOWS, EVA MEADOWS, JESSIE MILLER, WESLEY MILLER, RUSSELL C SMITH, MAGGIE SMITH, HAZEL SMITH, J C SMITH KIRBY, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000008, 9.50 AC CERT #1246, located in BUFFALO, which was returned delinquent in the name of HEDRICK GENEVIEVE, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $98.51 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $4.38 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for

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preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2013 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014. $698.79 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. $801.68 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000032 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON) To: DEBRA G DONAHOE, DEBRA G DONAHOE, STATE TAX DEPT COMPLIANCE DIV AMU, ESTATE OF RONALD J BIRD, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000032, 0.75 AC TRACE CRK, located in CURRY, which was returned delinquent in the name of BIRD RONALD J, 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:

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000070 – Putnam County – BRIAN ELLIS) To: LULA MAY TAYLOR, ESTATE OF LULA MAY TAYLOR, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that BRIAN ELLIS, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000070, 1 AC TRACE FORK, located in CURRY, which was returned delinquent in the name of TAYLOR LULA MAY, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $115.63 March 31, 2014.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $21.08 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. $689.45 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

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Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $305.42 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $196.33

You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

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

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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. $1,208.98 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.

Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $625.50 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to $491.39 March 31, 2014.

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. $689.45 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. $1,806.34 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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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. $826.16 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

Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

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the name of ALFORD JAMES C, 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:

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000081 – Putnam County – BRIAN ELLIS) To: JAMES C ALFORD, JAMES C ALFORD, GARY W ALFORD, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that BRIAN ELLIS, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000081, LOT 64 2ND CORBLY ADD (LIFE ESTATE), located in HURRICANE CORP, which was returned delinquent in

(2012-S-00000123 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON) To: CASSANDRA D SLATER, CASSANDRA D SLATER, BRANCH BANKING & TRUST, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000123, LTS 68 & 80 NITRO HTS, located in POCA, which was returned delinquent in the name of SLATER CASSANDRA D, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $580.42 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $450.28 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of

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notice with interest from January 1, 2013 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014. $698.34 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to 0.00 March 31, 2014.

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. $1,729.04 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000129 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: MARIA BAKER, ROY T BURNS, CHARLEY BURNS, JACK A SMITH III, EDITH LANTZ, BESSIE SHANK, CF SHANK, JH RUBY, BLANCH RUBY, WE RUBY, IDA RUDY, LT RUBY, MARY RUBY, LYDIA RUDY, LL MAYES, JULIA HENSON, JM HENSON, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000129, 28.33 AC MIN POPLAR FORK, located in SCOTT, which was returned delinquent in the name of BAKER MARIA, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $177.07 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $57.34 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. $685.23 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. $919.64 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000136 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: ERNESTINE E CHANDLER, EARL E ERSKINE, RUTH ERSKINE, MACEL M ERSKINE, IVAN C ERSKINE, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000136, ½ OF MIN 31 AC ERSKINE LD, located in SCOTT, which was returned delinquent in the name of CHANDLER ERNESTINE E, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $101.66 March 31, 2014.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $7.02 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. $685.23 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. $793.91 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000161 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: KEITH M PATRICK C/O JOSH PATRICK EXECUTOR, GREGORY NAWOROL, JAQUELINE L PATRICK, GEORGE W HYDEN, HELEN C HYDEN, MYRTLE HYDEN, CLARA BELL MARTIN, MF BAILES, STATE OF WEST VIR-

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GINIA STATE TAX DEPARTMENT COMPLIANCE DIVISION AMU RE: 1455604, JOSHUA C PATRICK, RONDA L PATRICK C/O JOSH PATRICK, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000161, 32.5 AC BIG SCARY, located in SCOTT, which was returned delinquent in the name of PATRICK KEITH M ET AL, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $339.94 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $228.21 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, $725.91 2014.

Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

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such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $303.83 March 31, 2014.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $194.86 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. $689.45 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to 0.00 March 31, 2014.

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. $1,188.14 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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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. $1,294.06 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000165 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON) To: ANNETTE QUEEN BOOTHROYD, DALLAS QUEEN JR, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000165, LOTS 96, 97 & 98 SEC 2 SUNRISE ACRES, located in SCOTT which was returned delinquent in the name of QUEEN ANNETTE, 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

(2012-S-00000181 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: LARRY J FORTH ETAL C/O NOLA FORTH, NOLA FORTH ETAL, CARL D CALDWELL, LARRY JOE FORTH JR, W MEANS, EVERETT JACQUELINE H MEANS, LARRY FORTH, JAMES NELLEACH, MYRTLE SON LEACH, VICTORIA GILL, JAMES M GRAY, MARGARET ROSE GRAY, GARNETTE GRAY, HENRIETTA GRAY, MAUDE GRAY, A G MCCOY, J C FRAZIER, J E FRAZIER, JOHN W FRAZIER, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000181, MIN TRACT 5 (3 AC), TRACT 6, TRACT 3 (2.5 AC), TRACTS 13 &, located in TEAYS VALLEY, which was returned delinquent in the name of FORTH LARRY J ET AL, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $196.10 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $69.34 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. $698.79 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. $964.23 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000182 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: LARRY J FORTH ETAL C/O NOLA FORTH, NOLA FORTH ETAL, CARL D CALDWELL, LARRY JOE FORTH JR, EVERETT W MEANS, JACQUELINE H MEANS, LARRY FORTH, JAMES NELSON LEACH, MYRTLE LEACH, VICTORIA GILL, JAMES M GRAY, MARGARET ROSE GRAY, GARNETTE GRAY, HENRIETTA GRAY, MAUDE GRAY, A G MCCOY, J C FRAZIER, J E FRAZIER, JOHN W FRAZIER, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000182, MIN TRACT 1-A (10 AC) CEDAR VIEW FARM, located in TEAYS VALLEY, which was returned delinquent in the name of FORTH LARRY J ET UX, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $98.82 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $4.69 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. $698.79 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

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

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000187 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: GENEVIEVE HEDRICK, PAMELA CASTO, RUTH AMBLER ELIZABETH ALLEN, IRENE LOUISE FORTH AMBLER, ROBERT F FORTH, NORMAN D FORTH, JENNINGS BRIAN HEDRICK TRUST C/O PAMELA CASTO, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000187, 15.33 AC COW CRK, located in TEAYS VALLEY which was returned delinquent in the name of HEDRICK GENEVIEVE, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $123.86 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $21.08 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. $698.79 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

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resentatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000188, 27.28 AC RIVER & HILLS NEW SURVEY, located in TEAYS VALLEY, which was returned delinquent in the name of HILL JASON E & JENNIFER N, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $234.61 March 31, 2014.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $179.94 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. $725.91 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to 0.00 March 31, 2014.

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. $1,140.46 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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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. $843.73 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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. $802.30

(2012-S-00000188 – Putnam County – H3 LLC)

Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable

To: JASON E HILL, JASON E HILL, JENNIFER N HILL, JENNIFER N HILL, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, rep-

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE

(2012-S-00000197 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: W E ALLEN, J W ALLEN, SUSAN COTTLE, M L SMITH, LYDIA MORRIS, J W COTTLE, W L COTTLE, B H COTTLE, MYRTLE CASKEY, OLLIE COTTLE, DOLLY COTTLE, VERNA CASDORPH, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000197, ½ OF OIL & GAS TO JIM RIDGE RD, located in UNION, which was returned delinquent in the name of ALLEN W E, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $97.54 March 31, 2014.

Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $3.50 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. $685.23 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. $786.27 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000200 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: CHARLESTON WELDING CO LLC, CLAYTON FRANK KELLEY NOTICE OF PROCESS, DONALD E CASTO, PAMELA K CASTO, CHRISTOPHER CASTO, PRISCILLA DANGERFIELD, FLORENCE J CASTO, BILLY CASTO, OKEY CASTO, BURT BOGGESS, VIOLET STANLEY, MARY J BOGGESS, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000200, 1/3 OF 30 AC 18 MILE CRK, located in UNION, which was returned delinquent in the name of CHARLESTON WELDING CO LLC, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $107.69 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $13.76

LEGAL NOTICE

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. $820.24

Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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

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

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000203 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: EDNA MARIE ERWIN C/O FRANK T LITTON JR, JANE T BARTRAM, ROBERT WANDLING, VIOLET WANDLING, ESTEL WANDLING, WANDLING, EDITH SHIRLEY WANDLING, WANDA WANDLING, HERBERT WANDLING, NELLIE WANDLING, HESTER WANDLING HARRISON, WALTER HARRISON, BERTHA WANDLING, STANELY SMITH, GEORGIA LEE WANDLING, H COLLINS, HARVEY GENEVIEVE WANDLING, RAY MORRIS, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000203, 1/5 INT MIN 51.50 AC PEACH RD, located in UNION, which was returned delinquent in the name of ERWIN EDNA MARIE, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $98.82 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $4.69 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. $698.79 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. $802.30

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. $698.79

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

Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2014.

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You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000218 – Putnam County – AMFLO ENTERPRISES LLC) To: DALE RICE, WILLIAM E. LIGHT, SR., JOE C. HEREFORD, TRUSTEE, PHILLIP HEREFORD, TRUSTEE, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

You will take notice that AMFLO ENTERPRISES LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 53.91 2012-S-00000218, ACRE LUIKART RIDGE RD, located in UNION, which was returned delinquent in the name of RICE DALE, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $718.43 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $566.98 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. $725.91 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to 0.00 March 31, 2014.

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. $2,011.32 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE (2012-S-00000229 – Putnam County – H3 LLC) To: PAULINE E WELLS C/O DEBORAH POULIN, DEBORAH POULIN, JOHN G ANDERSON, GLORIA M ANDERSON, OB LITTLE, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders.

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You will take notice that H3 LLC, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2012-S-00000229, 25 AC MIN MILLER LAND, located in UNION, which was returned delinquent in the name of WELLS PAULINE E, 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $107.69 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2014. $11.43 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. $685.23 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to 0.00 March 31, 2014.

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. $804.35 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 Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 1-30, 2-6, 2-13 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: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2014. $117.51 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 0.00 March 31, 2014.

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

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

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Sports

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Hurricane wins another tight battle with Winfield

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

With the game on the line, Hurricane’s Henry Sorsaia twice stepped to the line and sank free throws like the All-American he is nominated to become.

The senior, honored before Saturday night’s game as a finalist for the McDonald’s All-American team, hit a pair of free throws with 4.7 seconds left to tie the score 59-59. In overtime, Sorsaia scored the first basket on an offensive rebound, then broke a 6161 tie with another pair of free throws for what proved to be the final points of a 63-61 Redskins’ victory.

Sorsaia scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds – five of them offensive – in the victory.

But he may have been proudest of his 8-of-10 performance from the foul line.

“The crowd was going crazy,” he said of the key moment. “I’d made a couple in a row and had a rhythm going. I had to knock them down.”

The entire Hurricane team, Sorsaia included, struggled at the

Winfield’s Zach Fisher calls out a play as he dribbles around Hurricane’s Trey Dawson. Fisher had seven points and four assists in the game. line early in the season. Sorsaia got some advice from former player Jeff Hurst, now at Calvary Baptist Academy, and the results have been evident.

“He’s probably shooting 65 percent on the year,” Coach Lance Sutherland said of Sorsaia, noting that’s a significant improvement.

Jay Miller, director of operations from McDonald’s of Tri-State, recognized Henry Sorsaia as a nominee for the 2014 McDonald’s All American High School Basketball team. Henry and his parents, Mark and Cynthia Sorsaia, accepted the plaque prior to Saturday night’s game against Winfield. Henry Sorsaia is one of only 984 from across the nation to be selected for this honor by a group of nationally prominent basketball experts.

From Winfield’s perspective, the game never should have come down to last-second free throws. Hurricane’s last lead in regulation came midway through the third quarter, when Ace Estep made it 36-35 with a layup.

A few late turnovers and a couple non-calls when Generals fans thought there were fouls allowed the Redskins to close on an 8-2 run to tie the score.

“They turned the pressure up a little bit,” Winfield’s Zach Fisher said. “We just have to work hard in practice, focus at the end of the game and take care of the ball better.”

Much like the first matchup between the two teams, Toby Show had a last-second look where the ball bounced off the front edge of the rim.

“It just didn’t go,” said Show, who scored 20 of his game-high 29 points in the second half.

The Generals have lost five of six, but three of those losses are by two points and a fourth was a five-point defeat at No. 2 Huntington.

“Real frustrating,” Show said of the narrow margins. “It could be a lot worse, we could be getting blown out. We just have to come to practice and work harder, and

Hurricane’s Henry Sorsaia grabs a rebound over Winfield’s Toby Show and Bear Bellomy while Ace Estep (3) and J.T. Rogoszewski (12) look to pick up a loose ball. The Redskins beat the Generals 63-61 in overtime.

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we’re going to end up winning some of those games.”

Winfield Coach Pat McGinnis was pleased with his team’s performance overall.

“They have a good team. We have a good team,” he said.

“We’re better than our 6-5 record.

I have nothing but praise for the effort our kids gave. Losing close games like this wears on you, but they’re good guys. They’re resilient and they’ll bounce back.”

The entire packed house, many of whom braved a major snowstorm to attend, left as exhausted as the players after the back-andforth battle. The first quarter alone included six lead changes, and both teams had chances to secure a victory. Before Show’s near miss with 0.7 seconds left, Winfield stepped out of bounds with 1.5 seconds left with some close contact along the side line, and Hurricane left the ball slip away on the ensuing opportunity to win in regulation.

“It’s always like this when we

play Winfield,” Estep said. “This year we’ve been getting down and then we push a little harder.”

As evidence of increased second half intensity, a game that had just five total fouls in the first half saw that swell to 28 in the second half.

“They kind of let us play in the first half, but it got a little chippy with the rivalry and they called it tighter,” Estep said.

Prior to Sorsaia’s key free throws, Trey Dawson scored five points for Hurricane, including his first 3-pointer of the game and a layup off a steal at half court.

“Absolutely,” Dawson said when asked if he remained confident on the late 3-point shot.

“When you’re off a little bit you try to drive and find your touch.

When the time comes, you’ve got to take the shot.”

Winfield next plays at Nitro on Feb. 4. Hurricane’s next home game is the same night against St. Albans.