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Judge rules in favor of city Thursday, May 8, 2014

By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

A judge ruled the city of Hurricane can move forward with its investigation of contaminated water dumping at the DSI Landfill owned by Waste Management. The landfill accepted waste that contained the chemical MCHM from Freedom Industries, which contaminated the drinking supply of nine counties. Mayor Scott Edwards said city manager Ben Newhouse will serve as the lead investigator for the city. “He is very knowledgeable about the case and has been working and talking with our attorneys,” he said. “We are fighting for the citizens of Hurricane and will not be stepped on. The company simply made a mistake, and it needs to make it right.” The landfill did stop taking the tainted water after being served legal papers in March. Shortly after that, the state Department of Environmental Protection revoked the modified permits. Newhouse said at Monday night’s council meeting that Putnam County Circuit Judge Phillip Stowers ruled on the motion on Friday. “The judge went back and reviewed the constitution, specifically Chapter 8,” Newhouse said. “The judge said the city has the right to protect its citizens under the state home rule law. The city has the right to investigate if it is a public nuisance or a health concern for its citizens.” Newhouse has been asked to find out exactly what happened at SEE JUDGE ON PAGE 3

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Students experience military life By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Students in Putnam County’s three military clubs received hands-on experience May 1 while learning about the academic offerings of West Virginia State University. “We are showing the students what the Army and ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is like while also showing them the college and what it is all about,” said Bill Kinsey of the Yellow Jacket Battalion. About 70 students from Hurricane, Poca and Winfield high schools spent their day outside the classroom at the campus in Institute. The students started the day with a tour of the college, then completed four different critical-thinking tests plus a physically-demanding obstacle course. “This is a lot better than I thought it would be,” Hurricane’s Ariel Raines said. “I thought we would be in the classroom all day.

Students in Putnam County’s three military clubs received hands-on military experience at West Virginia State University. Above, Ryan Thayer and Travis Harrah work with other Poca High School military club members to solve the problem of how to get the team and supplies across a river without falling in the water. We’ve been doing a lot of mental and physical exercise. I just broke my nail.” Each task involved required the students to use problem-solving

skills, work together and listen to the team’s leader. The tasks were timed and the team incurred penalties if the instructions were not followed.

Hurricane’s Kaitlyn Eads found the test that involved moving tactical equipment across a river SEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 6

Winfield plans spring cleanup

Hurricane Senior football players prepare for the annual fundraiser Lift-A-Thon that will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31. Above are seniors who have played football all four years. Front row: Dylan Kimble, Connor Cunningham, Luke Browne, Matt Cooper and Josh Petry. Back row: Matt Spradling, Chris Brown, Brad Hodges, Dylan Tinsley, Chase Ross and Jared Zickafoose. Not pictured are Brian Hughes, Alex Lucas and Alec Hayes. Photo by Colton Cunningham.

Hurricane prepares for Lift-a-Thon The Redskins’ football season might have ended in December, but as most players know, the season never really ends. Starting Jan. 2 the players were

back in the field house, lifting weights and engaging in Cross Fit to prepare for the next training SEE LIFT-A-THON ON PAGE 3

Winfield spring cleanup for city residents has been scheduled for the following dates and times: May 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The city has arranged for Waste Management to place six dumpsters on the lot in front of the Wastewater Treatment Plant for your unwanted items. Again this year, there will be two dumpsters from R.J. Recycling for unwanted scrap metal. We can accept anything metal; grills, swing sets, old windows, etc. No refrigerators, freezers, propane tanks or anything containing freon can be accepted. Also, the city will not be accepting tires this year.

There will be no charge for city residents; however, you must bring a copy of your sewer bill showing your physical address for proof of residency and present it to the police officer on duty. This cleanup is for city residents only - no commercial or contractor’s trash will be accepted. The cleanup cannot accept: trees, limbs or brush, radioactive or asbestos material, batteries, paint (unless dried up in the can), white goods containing freon, propane tanks, volatile, corrosive, flammable, explosive, biomedical, infectious, bio-hazardous, regulated medical waste or toxic substance or material defined by or listed under federal, state or local laws or regulations.

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Page 2 –Thursday,May 8,2014 The Kay Financial Group hosts open house The Kay Financial Group will host a ‘Get Cooking with Hilliard Lyons’ open house from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, May 9. There will be live music, prizes, fun and food. There will also be a drawing for a $50 Wine Valley gift card will be at 1:30 p.m. Need not be present to win. Kay Financial Group is located at 135 Corporate Centre Drive, Teays Corporate Centre in Scott Depot. Arts in Action Presents Crescendo Concert Sar Shalom Bible Center will host Arts in Action’s annual “Crescendo Concert” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10. The church is located 4 Morris Court, Hurricane. The event is free, however, we ask each person to bring two canned goods to be donated to the Community Cupboard. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Men’s prayer breakfast at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Jack Cobb will be the featured guest for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Cobb is the National Disaster Relief Coordinator of American Baptist Men USA and will discuss the purpose and facilities of Camp Cowen located in Webster County. Persons who plan to attend are to call the church office or sign attendance sheet in the Narthex.

Community Calendar The Rev. Ron McClung is the senior pastor, and Jay Samples is the event coordinator. Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located at 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, near Exit 39 (Teays Valley) of Interstate 64. Eddie & Martha Adcock to perform at Opry House Eddie & Martha Adcock will perform Saturday, May 10, at the Mountaineer Opry House in Milton. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is adults $15, seniors $12, children 12 & under $5. Tickets sold at the door day of show. For more information call 304-743-5749. Mother’s Day concert in Hurricane PipeSounds will host its final concert of the tenth anniversary season on the Harrah Symphonic Organ at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 11. David F. Donathan, the minister of music/organist for Christ Church United Methodist, will be the guest organist presenting "Music for a Grand Occasion" with a brass quintet accompanying. There will be free admission for event, allowing the the PipeSounds Board an opportunity to thank the community of "concert patrons" from 2003 to 2013. A reception will be hosted by the United Methodist Women following the concert. Meet and greet for coach England Winfield High School would like to invite the community to

help kick-off a new basketball season by meeting and greeting its new boys basketball head coach Bryan England. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 at the high school. Attendees will hear about the goals and vision for the future of the boys basketball at Winfield. Refreshments will be served. Putnam County Democrat club to meet The Putnam County Democrat Club will meet 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 at the old Putnam County Courthouse, second floor. Bring a covered dish and ask a friend or neighbor to join you. Democratic candidates for the primary election are invited to attend. Rock Branch Community Bank Grand Opening Rock Branch Community Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Scott Depot branch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The community is invited to the open house at 4344 Teays Valley next to Sheetz. Refreshments will be served and staff members will be on hand to introduce themselves. Winfield open house for new Municipal Building The city of Winfield would like to extend an invitation to come and check out the new municipal building. An open house will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 16. Refreshments will be provided and Mayor Randy Barrett, council members and staff will be

present to answer questions and greet visitors. Urgent Call presents documentary The Urgent Call Community Drug Awareness Team will present the documentary “Appalachian Dawn” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship (The Depot) located at 4345 Teays Valley Road. “Appalachian Dawn” chronicles the journey of change and transformation through prayer and unity of a town in Kentucky consumed by addiction and illicit drugs. This is a free event. Tri County YMCA annual golf tournament Tri County YMCA’s annual golf tournament will be held May 16 at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. For more information call Kathy Stark or Betsy Ballingerall at 304-7570016. All proceeds benefit the Family Matters Financial Support Campaign. Spring concert at Forrest Burdette The Hurricane Civic Chorus is hosting a Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. The group is always looking for new members, no auditions necessary. For more information call 304-690-5387. WIC and Senior voucher training Putnam Farmers' Market scheduled a second training date for farmers wanting to participate in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) this year. Training will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Hurricane City Park. These vouchers give seniors and families the opportunity to get fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Training is open to anyone who would like to accept these vouchers.

The Putnam Standard Taste of Putnam The annual Taste of Putnam is noon to 5 p.m. May 18 at the large shelter, Valley Park. Contact Michael Henshaw 304-757-8959 for more details. WVSBDC offers small business workshop A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 20. There is a $35-per-person fee for the workshop, and registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call Dreama Wolfingbarger at 304957-2083 or email dreama.l.wolfingbarger@wv.gov. Sobriety checkpoint West Virginia State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, May 11 at 2 a.m. on W.Va. 34 in front of Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. An alternate checkpoint site has been designated along W.Va. 34 in front of the old Teays Valley detachment of the West Virginia State Police, Hurricane. Nitro senior dance Robert Tripplett and the Starlight Band will provide the music for dancing at the country western dance on May 17. The evening will start with a concession at 5 p.m. and the music will begin at 6 p.m. The center is located on 21st Street and Second Avenue in Nitro. Admission is by donation and door prizes and drawings will be held. The dances are open to the general public but you must be 18 or older to attend. Glad Tidings offers "Doorways to the Prophetic" class Glad Tidings Assembly of God located at 121 Mill Road in Hurricane offers "Doorways to the Prophetic" class at 7 p.m. Thursdays. For information, call 5623074.

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JUDGE FROM PAGE 1 the landfill in regards to MCHM. “The judge’s ruling gives us the right to ask questions and find out answers,” he said. “Approximately 228 tons of the contaminated waste was put in the landfill.” Both sides are to have an informal meeting this week, and Waste Management is to provide the city with information related to the case, Newhouse said. “If they don’t provide what we want then we’ll go back to the judge next week,” he said. The city’s concern rises out of the fact that the leachate from the landfill goes directly into the city’s treatment plant. “We have workers and citizens who live their lives around these water and sewage lines every day,” he said. “Our citizens’ health and safety is our priority.” The city has a chemical engineer on staff who will assist Newhouse. Newhouse said the city has already given some thoughts on the documentation. “We have a preliminary list of documents we want, but we are more interested to see what the company gives us,” Newhouse said. “We want to find out how the chemical ended up at the landfill and we want to collect samples from the site.” Legal Resolutions & Recoveries in April filed a lawsuit against Waste Management in federal court on behalf of the city and county. The city and county want Waste Management to remediate the disposal site. In a previous statement Lisa Kardell, director of public affairs for Waste Management, said that while Putnam County and the city of Hurricane have chosen to pursue legal action against Waste Management in regards to its disposal of waste containing a small amount of MCHM at the DSI Landfill, the company remains

Run for the Wall arrives in Putnam County May 21

The Hurricane City Council recognized the 55 members of the Red Hot Show Choir for all of its accomplishments and awards during the past year. Seniors Andrea Mashayekhi, Megan Barthelmess, Allison Bellomy, Brooke Campbell and Alison Vance attended the meeting and accepted the award from Mayor Scott Edwards. steadfast in its position that it was in full compliance with DEP regulations and permits and that the material in its current state is not hazardous to human health or the environmental. “As an approved subtitle D landfill, DSI Landfill possesses all required regulatory environmental controls and was fully compliant in both accepting and safely and securely disposing of a relatively small quantity of wastewater from Freedom Industries,” she said in a prepared statement. “The West Virginia DEP approved the waste stream as a nonhazardous material and the DSI Landfill accepted the waste in accordance with our permit. In other city council business: * Edwards informed council that the city workers are filling potholes and patching roads. “They are using a saw to cut so that a base can be built and then filling it in so it will last,” he said. The city is also in the process of upgrading the city park. “We received a $242,500 grant from the state to install a new two-lane bridge,” Edwards said. “It is costing the city $60,000.” He said that other park improvements include installing

Annual Putnam Aging senior picnic Putnam Aging will host its annual Putnam County Senior Picnic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Waves of Fun Park on Valley Park Drive in Hurricane. All Putnam County residents age 60+ along with their caregivers of any age are invited to attend free of charge for hours of fun, food, and entertainment. Lunch will be provided to everyone attending the event, along with games and drawings for a variety of prizes. The event will also feature entertainment including live music by Frankie McCallister. The annual picnic is hosted by Putnam Aging and the City of Hurricane. The Wendy’s of Teay’s Valley has volunteered to serve at the event this year. Putnam Aging’s Senior Picnic has become tradition, with this year’s picnic marking five consecutive years. Hundreds of seniors attend annually to enjoy the

springtime celebration. The first senior picnic was in 2009 and it saw a turnout of over 150 Putnam County seniors. Each year has seen the event grow in scope and popularity. Transportation to the senior picnic can be arranged for those who need it. To arrange transportation to the Putnam County senior picnic for yourself or a loved one please call 304-7552385 or email PR@PutnamAging.com. A nonprofit serving central West Virginia, Putnam Aging has been providing a variety of services including nutrition, home care, and more to seniors and the community for over 35 years.

LED lighting, acquiring a new concession stand, paving a twolane road all the way to the top by the basketball courts and putting in additional parking. “We know parking is a major issue on top of the hill,” Edwards said. “We are going to create 34 additional parking spots. We hope to get the work completed by the fall.” * Toyota gave Hurricane $15,000 toward technology upgrades in police cruisers, Newhouse said. “With this donation and the money from Sen. (Mike) Hall we now have $25,000,” he said. “It is nice to see Toyota give back to the community.” * Council unanimously passed a resolution allowing Edwards to explore land acquisitions contracts. “This gives me authorization to start talking and if I find anything I’ll bring it back to council,” he said.

Run for the Wall XXVI will arrive in Hurricane for an overnight stop on May 21. Run for the Wall is an annual motorcycle ride with veterans, friends, and family riding across the United States to accomplish their mission: * to promote healing among all veterans and their families and friends; * to call for an accounting of all Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action (POW/MIA); * to honor the memory of those Killed in Action (KIA) from all Wars; and * to support our military personnel all over the world. Run for the Wall will arrive 400 motorcycles strong at the Wave Pool Park on Teays Valley Road at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. Immediately following the arrival will be a presenta-

tion ceremony. West Virginia State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America will also be displaying the mobile wall. This wall lists West Virginians who were killed in action, held as POWs and those listed as missing in action. Please come and show your support to our Veterans. Run for the Wall began on May 14 in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and culminates with participation in Rolling Thunder’s “Ride for Freedom” in Washington, D.C. on May 25. Riders also lay a wreath on May 24 at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. For more information call state coordinator Linda Stimmell at 304-685-6258 or ljstimmell@aol.com.

LIFT-A-THON FROM PAGE 1 season, now three months away. Some players have memberships at area gyms, enabling them to work out on days the field house is not available to them. All of their hard work and dedication will come to fruition at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31 when the Redskins host their annual fundraiser Lift-A-Thon. Each Hurricane football player will attempt to “max out”, lifting

the most he can, on the bench press. Players are asked to have sponsors for their lift, either by the pound or a flat donation. During the fundraiser, concessions and raffle prizes will be available. If you would like to make a donation, please contact head coach Jeremy Taylor at 304-3898252, or your favorite Redskin player.

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Registration for 5K Dog Jog still open The Putnam County Animal Shelter is still accepting registrations for Saturday’s Dog Jog. Race day registration runs from 7 to 7:45 a.m. with the 5K run or walk starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at Valley Park in Teays Valley. The race will begin in the parking lot directly outside the Wave Pool. “100 percent of the profit from the event goes to the animal shelter,” volunteer Dusty Hurley said. “The proceeds will be used to cover costs of spaying and neutering, helping to prepare both dogs and kitties for adoption at the animal shelter.” People can pre-register at: http://www.tristateracer.com/Rac eDirector/race.php?RaceID=1564. Online registration will close at midnight May 9. The shelter will be bringing dogs to the event hoping to find homes for several. The 5K race is competitive and timed. Awards will be given out after the end of the race. Age groups for the event are: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 plus. Additionally, prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female and to top three

Yeller is a 2-year old retriever mix is longing for a new forever home. He is a well-behaved dog who would make a great forever friend. Please visit the shelter and meet this kind hearted boy. male and female in each age group. A prize will also be given the best male-and-dog and female-and-dog running teams. Hurley said the course is relatively flat and follows the track out of the park through quiet neighborhood streets, back to the park around part of the nature trail and finishes in the parking lot. For additional information contact Tom Smith at smitty57@suddenlink.net.

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Mexican Cornbread Recipe from Ann Burger Ingredients 3 cups self-rising meal 3 eggs ¼ cup sugar 1 Tbsp salt 1-2/3 cup milk ½ cup cooking oil 1-1/2 – 2 tsp crushed red peppers 1-1/2 cup longhorn cheese shredded 1 cup cream corn 1 onion, chopped Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: Mix well, put in 9x13 greased dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes – until brown.

Linda Bush was surprised when she entered the Casa Grande in Eleanor with her husband, Gene, and CVB board member Carol and Mike Beller. Bush’s family and friends gave her a farewell party on April 29.

Family, friends say goodbye By Kelly Stadelman kelly@theputnamstandard.com

Linda Bush’s family and friends decided to give her one last surprise before her final day as executive director of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau. CVB board member Carol Beller invited Linda and her husband, Gene, to dinner at board member Gary Clendenin’s Casa Grande restaurant in Eleanor. Beller also invited about 40 other people. “I’m speechless,” Linda Bush said upon seeing her family and friends at the April 29 surprise party. “I had no idea this was coming. I’ve been so busy at work and I haven’t had the time to think about my last day.” Putnam County commissioner Joe Haynes presented Bush with a resolution signed by the three commissioners. The resolution highlighted Bush’s 46 years of service to the county and her en-

joyment of planning and organizing events in promotion of Putnam County. “Linda Bush has demonstrated endless devotion for the Putnam County Civil War Weekend and Chairperson for the Putnam County Bridge to Ridge Bicycle Tour,” the resolution stated. Beller echoed the resolution’s content, adding that the CVB board is proud of the way Bush helped to grow the county’s profile throughout West Virginia. “Everyone throughout the state knows and loves Linda,” she said. “Linda has represented us well at the state meetings and helped us grow and develop our tourism industry.” Haynes also presented Bush with an award for her outstanding years of service to the county. “Notice there is a pineapple at the top,” Haynes said. “The pineapple is near and dear to Linda’s heart.” Linda’s son, Sheriff Steve Deweese, expressed his gratitude to

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everyone who gathered and spoke about the impact his mother had on his life. “This is my mother and I can brag about her,” Deweese said. “I have an amazing mother who has meant a lot to my success. It is very humbling to go out and about the county and you hear people say ‘I didn't know Linda was your mother.’ Mom, I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me and Putnam County.” Susan Deweese concurred with her brother. “You are a terrific mother and even better grandmother,” Deweese said to her mother. “I never thought you’d do it but you did. You retired.” Bush said she is looking forward to retirement. “I’ll miss everyone, but I’ll still see you,” Bush said. “I can’t wait to read the paper to see what the county is doing. I still want to be involved.”

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Poca falls to Sissonville, looks to next year By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

SISSONVILLE - After stacking up five consecutive victories to close the regular season, the Poca softball team felt it was peaking leading into a best-of-three sectional showdown with Sissonville. Poca's late surge fit the usual narrative about young teams; that is, they improve as a season goes along. However, as the Dots discovered Monday, growth doesn't always occur in a neat and tidy fashion. Sissonville, ranked No. 4 in the latest statewide Class AA poll, showed why it's considered one of the postseason favorites, taking advantage of Poca mistakes to earn a sectional sweep on its home field. Sissonville won 4-2 and 11-5 to advance to next week's regional semifinal round, although Poca rallied from early deficits in both games to make the Indians sweat a bit late. Nevertheless, the Dots will look back at the doubleheader with some regret. "I thought we were getting going and on a roll," said Poca coach David Skeens, whose team finished with a 16-13 record. "We'd played good up to this point, but we just didn't make the plays when they were there to be made." Of Sissonville's 15 runs on the evening, nine scored either directly on Poca errors or immediately after them. The second inning was particularly lethal for the Dots, as the Indians took early leads in that frame in both games. The top of the second in Game 2 was especially rough for Poca. Sissonville didn't hit the ball very hard off sophomore pitcher Tori Ward, but five runs came across on four infield singles, a throwing error and a blooper that barely made the outfield grass. "It seemed like all the pressure was on us all night," Skeens said. "We needed to put the pressure

on them by making the plays." Poca did apply some heat late in both games, albeit with the bats. In Game 1, junior Haley Wagner walked with two outs in the seventh and came around to score to cut Sissonville's lead to 42. However, Sarah Fisher lined out to first base with runners on second and third to seal the result. Game 2 was more of a long shot for the Dots, but they managed to score four runs in the final three innings to chase Sissonville sophomore pitcher Alexee Haynes, who has already verbally committed to the University of Pittsburgh. "We had a lot of strikeouts against her earlier this season, so to come out and hit like that was good," Poca senior center fielder Natalie Parkins said. The Dots had 13 hits in 14 innings Monday, with freshman catcher Casey Skeens getting six of them, including two triples. Poca's dyamic leadoff hitter also had four stolen bases and scored three runs. Skeens, no relation to her coach, said it was impossible to predict how a squad with six freshmen starters would react to postseason pressure. "I think we prepared well, but coming out here as a young team, it's going to be nerve-wracking," she said. "I know I was nervous, but I wanted to come out here and play some of the best ball I've ever played. I look forward to us bouncing back and surprising some people next year." Fisher, Jasmine Luikart and Bre Bias slugged two hits apiece for Poca, while Ward ripped an RBI double late in Game 2. Freshman Luikart got the start in Game 1 and did well to limit Sissonville (20-7) to four runs, only one of which was earned. "We played like we were young,

Freshman Casey Skeens prepares to hit in Game 2. The freshman catcher went 6 for 8 on the day, including a pair of triples. She also stole four bases and scored three runs. but it's a good opportunity for them to learn," David Skeens said. "Most of them haven't experienced this, and it's against a good team, as good as any in (Class) AA. I think they'll learn what it feels like to lose, and they'll want to do more in the offseason to improve." Poca started the year in shaky fashion, losing nine of its first 14 games before going on an 11-2 streak to enter the sectionals with confidence. A few hiccups Monday didn't detract from the larger positive trend. "We started to work together as a team," Casey Skeens said. "All you can ask is for a team to come together and work harder over the course of a season." Poca is a team defined by its young talent, but the Dots' lone senior starter had the last word as they loaded the bus for the final time this spring. "We became a better team

chemistry-wise," Parkins said. "We had some moments where we kind of fell apart over the season ... I think tonight was just one of those times.

"I only had (played) one year of softball when I was a freshman, so for me to start and to be on a team that truly cares, it means a lot."

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Poca junior Haley Wagner sprints for third base in the seventh inning of Game 1 on May 5. Wagner walked and scored but the Dots' rally fell short.

Poca senior Natalie Parkins (right) lunges toward first base after hitting a ground ball May 5 at Sissonville. Parkins appeared to be safe, but was called out on the play.

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Hurricane softball runs into rough patch late By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

The Hurricane softball team might have been entertaining thoughts of vengeance prior to its Mountain State Athletic Conference semifinal against Cabell Midland. While Hurricane had owned this year's season series prior to the game, winning three times in three meetings, Midland defeated the defending state champions in the 2013 MSAC final. Furthermore, Hurricane drubbed Midland 13-1 on April 24, further enhancing the good feelings for the Redskins. But the visiting Knights invoked a sense of deja vu in the MSAC semifinals, earning a 6-3 upset victory May 1 to advance to the conference final. The powerful Hurricane lineup collected nine hits, but couldn't string enough together to rally from a six-run deficit. "Midland is always a rival," said Hurricane junior cleanup hitter Courtney Rogers, who had a rare 0-for-3 game. "We just didn't seem like we were in it. I don't think we were mentally focused." There could be something to Rogers' theory, as Class AAA No. 1 Hurricane left 10 runners on base in seven innings, including six in the first three frames. By that time, fourth-ranked Midland had taken a 3-0 lead with Rogers in the pitching circle.

Hurricane sophomore Maddie Hebb sprints to third base in the second inning against Midland. Hebb walked and singled in four plate appearances.

Hurricane leadoff hitter Maddie Casto waits for a pitch in the first inning. The junior second baseman singled later in the at-bat.

The Knights grew their advantage to 6-0 in the fifth, and while Hurricane struck back for single runs in the final three innings, it went 3 for 10 with runners on base over that span. Part of that offensive frustration was a credit to Midland pitcher Jenna Marsh, who leaned on a diverse repertoire to keep the home team from getting comfortable. She struck out six to counteract four walks. "I don't think we were that patient in the box," Rogers said. "We didn't wait on our pitches to hit." Hurricane players also lamented their inability to move

to come back and play better altogether." Despite its difficulties, Hurricane had its younger players carry much of the offensive load. Freshman Camryn Metz went 2 for 2 out of the No. 9 spot in the order, while sophomore Amber Null also had two hits. The defending champs did play better Friday afternoon in the MSAC consolation game, but they suffered a 6-4 10-inning loss to Ripley. Hurricane dropped to 233 with its first set of consecutive losses on the year. A best-of-three sectional showdown with Lincoln County

runners over. Contrast that with Midland's three successful bunts, including a squeeze play that scored a run. The game's final play summed up the overarching theme of the night. Emily Davis' sacrifice fly pulled Hurricane within three with two outs in the seventh, but Maddie Hebb was thrown out trying to advance to third base on the play, a bit of aggression that wasn't rewarded. "We beat ourselves," freshman catcher Katie Adams said. "We just need to do the little things better, and we'll be fine. We have

awaits, with Game 1 set for May 6. Considering that Hurricane won 11 in a row after an April 16 loss to St. Albans, it's no surprise Rogers and company are confident in their ability to regroup for the postseason. "I think we'll come out fired up," Rogers said. "We hate the feeling of losing and don't want it again." Adams was just as strong in her assertions, if not more so. "We rebounded pretty well from St. Albans, and I think we can do it again," she said. "I think we're going to be out for blood now."

STUDENTS FROM PAGE 1 challenging. “We had to really work as a team to get all of the equipment across at a unit,” she said. “I carried five guns on my back. I really enjoy the club and learning what the military is like.” Winfield’s Michael Raines enjoyed challenging fellow club member Tyler Wilmoth in the obstacle course. “I think I won,” he said with a smile. “I’ve always been interested in the military and am learning a lot about what is involved on a daily basis.” Wilmoth said his favorite part of the military club is the handson experience. “At one of our club meetings we got to try out night vision goggles,” he said. “It took me a while to get used to the change in depth perception.” Both Hurricane and Winfield are in the first year with military clubs, while Poca has had a club for 2 1/2 years. P atty Blake, a counselor at Poca High School, is the co-sponsor of the club with teacher Charles McCormick. Blake said the club is also a good source of scholarships for students who are truly interested in the military. However she realizes not every club member will

Winfield High School’s Michael Raines and Tyler Wilmoth race through the obstacle course. Both military club members have aspirations of joining the military after graduation. enter the military. “Some are planning on entering the military and some are not,” she said. “The kids involved in the military club really like hands-on activities that we offer.” Poca’s Beth Jackson is one of the original members of the club. She plans to make the military her career after graduation. “Most of my family is in the military,” she said. “I want to join the Army and be a physical therapist.” Winfield’s Parker Medley and Tony Losito said they want to make a career of the military. “I want to join the FBI and work

in the crimes against children division,” Medley said. “In the military club you get to learn about the army and have a better idea of what to expect.” Losito added, “The club is fun and everyone is like a family. I want to be in the National Guard and help people.” Staff Sgt. Adam Justice works with all three of Putnam County schools’ military clubs. He said the clubs are modeled after a JROTC program. “We hope that we can someday have an JROTC program in Putnam County,” he said. “There is a waiting list and Putnam County

Kaitlyn Eads practices her leadership skills as she leads her military team carrying a wounded solider through a minefield. The team members of James Brantley, Conner Myers, Jessie Theuenin and Nick Kirby are blindfolded so that they can practice their listening skills. Beth Jackson played the role of the wounded solider. has submitted an application.” He said that based on current and future participation there is definitely a need and desire from students to have a JROTC program in the county. “We have 15 students in the club at Poca, 37 students in the club at Hurricane and 24 at Winfield,” he said. “We just had a club day for eighth-graders from Winfield Middle School who will be freshmen next year. We had 37 students sign up and want to participate in the military club.” Blake said that Poca High

School added an auxiliary gym and a storage unit in hopes that it is chosen as a site for a JROTC program. “If we had a program the students can enter basic training at a higher rank,” she said. “The program would also give college credit to the students involved.” As a sponsor, Blake said she’s discovered that the military club instills a lot of community pride and fills a niche for some kids. “It gives them a purpose and a way to fit in,” she said. “It also keeps some kids from dropping out.”

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Buffalo baseball works on maintaining focus By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

HUNTINGTON - Oftentimes in high school sports, there are mismatches. Although most of those occur when larger schools meet smaller ones, they can also happen within the same class, as was demonstrated Friday in a baseball doubleheader between Buffalo and Huntington St. Joseph. The visiting Bison were slow out of the gate on Kentucky Derby weekend, but they soon reached a full gallop in a doubleheader sweep of outmanned St. Joseph by scores of 12-2 and 10-0 at George Smailes Field in Huntington. Although the Bison (16-8) aren't yet ranked in Class A, they have won seven straight after a three-game losing streak. "We got the job done," said Buffalo senior Blake Caplinger, who pitched seven innings in the opening game. "When we should win games, we do. I think we did a pretty good job coming out here and taking care of business." Following a nine-run Buffalo outburst in the final three innings of Game 1, senior pitcher Beau Whittington led the way in the second matchup, striking out eight in a five-inning no-hitter. The right-hander allowed only one baserunner, a walk to mound opponent Ben Vanston in the second. "I got ahead of batters and threw strikes," Whittington said. "I've had trouble with that in the past. My curveball wasn't working at all, so I just had to throw it by them." St. Joseph twice came close to a hit against Whittington, but the Buffalo defense made terrific plays to preserve the gem. Anthony Rabel slammed a hard grounder toward the right side of

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Junior catcher John Fisher waits on a pitch in Game 2. Fisher had five hits and drove in six runs during the doubleheader sweep. the infield in the second, but Buffalo second baseman Nick Gunter dived to stop it and threw Rabel out. Rabel later drove a Whittington pitch deep to lead off the fifth; however, Bison center fielder Laythen Good sprinted to his left to make a superb catch on the move. "We've come a long way this season," said Whittington, who improved to 5-1 on the mound. "We had trouble making errors in the past but we're playing a lot better. When you come into a game like this, you can sometimes not do very well. "You try to keep a good head, stay focused, laugh a little bit and have fun. You don't want to take it too seriously." With 22 combined runs across 12 innings, the Buffalo offense also had its share of moments. Junior catcher John Fisher produced out of the cleanup spot, driving in a team-high six runs on the day. Gunter went 3 for 3 to start Game 2 and collected four RBIs overall, while shortstop Aaron Lewis had five hits and cashed in four runs, including a three-run double in the seventh inning of

Game 1. Buffalo struggled with the slower velocity of St. Joseph pitching early, but the Bison bats broke out for nine runs in the final three innings of the first game, then scored nine more in the opening three frames of Game 2. Although the Bison eventually got in the swing of things at the plate, they had significant help from jittery St. Joseph fielders. The Irish committed nine errors and generally had a difficult time getting throws to first base in time. "When they start dropping balls and making errors, it's easy to get lackadaisical," Buffalo coach Jimmy Tribble said. "It's a mental thing, and we're dealing with high school kids and they're going to have their lapses. The good thing is they did what they were supposed to do – win a couple games." Buffalo's had quite a few romps lately, with six of its seven consecutive victories coming by seven runs or more. However, the Bison also earned a one-run win over No. 7 Man on April 26, avenging an earlier defeat to the Hillbillies.

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Bison senior Blake Kaplinger tosses the ball back to the pitcher from his first base position. Kaplinger earned a victory on the mound in Game 1 at St. Joseph.

Buffalo junior left fielder Brandon Buntura runs from second base to third in Game 2 of a doubleheader against Huntington St. Joseph. The Bison swept both games. Buffalo has a four-game week to close the regular season before sectionals begin May 12. The Bison will host the three-team tournament, which includes fourth-ranked Charleston Catholic and St. Joseph. "That's going to be a dogfight

for us," Caplinger said. "We have good senior leadership, I think it's going to help us. We've got a lot of young guys on this team, and we just have to keep them focused on what the goal is, and that's to go a long way in the tournament."

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Track teams get ‘dress rehearsal’ for state meet By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

CHARLESTON – Track athletes from across the state want to be atop the podium at Laidley Field during the May 23-24 state meet, and a number of Putnam County athletes got a taste of that during the annual Gazette/Friends of Coal Relays. "It's a dress rehearsal," said Winfield assistant coach Brittany Bailey. "It's two days so it's the same format as states, too." But even though many competitors had at least part of their attention on the upcoming state meet, the size of the stage and the quality of the talent raised the stakes beyond the typical regularseason event. "(The field) is so close to what we'll see at state," said Buffalo senior Gabe Garrison. "It helps a lot." Putnam County teams controlled the podium in the Class AAA girls competition, with Winfield and Hurricane taking first

and second, respectively. Success in relays and field events anchored Winfield's winning push. Sydney Hancock, Mary Zulauf and Anika Shah each contributed to victories in the 4x100 and 4x200, with Carly Hinkle the fourth member on the 4x100 team and Jesse Erlandson joining for the 4x200. The Generals placed second in the 4x400 and 4x800, also. Freshman Hinkle and sophomore Hannah Cartwright took first and second in the high jump, accompanying junior Allie Perry's triumph in the pole vault. Hurricane owned the 800meter distance all weekend, with Tori Dent and Anna Gordon taking the top two spots in the individual race, then combining with Ally Lawhon and Joie Johnston to win the 4x800 relay by almost 10 seconds. Hurricane's Lauren London pitched in with a victory in the long jump, and a second-place finish in the shuttle hurdle relay helped the Redskins as well.

Audrey Barber, who anchored that relay and also took third in the 100-meter hurdles, said maintaining energy was a challenge. Competition went from 4-10 p.m. Friday and continued more than eight hours Saturday. "It's a long weekend," she said. "I think I was tired today." The Winfield boys nabbed third as a team, with sophomore Christian Smith earning the Generals' lone individual victory in the high jump. Junior Bryce Humphreys was strong, too, taking third in the 200- and 400-meter dashes. Humphreys led off Winfield's third-place 4x400 relay effort, adding to the bronze earned by the Generals' 4x100 team. The Buffalo boys put together a fierce collective performance, finishing a clear second among 11 Class A squads. Although the Bison couldn't threaten winner Doddridge County, they were 36 points clear of third-place Coal Grove (Ohio). "It's a different feel this year," said Garrison, who won the 110-

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meter hurdles and participated in two strong relay efforts. "It's a more dedicated group. We usually don't see this type of improvement during the season." Junior sprinter Jordan Tucker

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Buffalo's Brianne Cantley (center) pushes up the track in the 100-meter dash. The junior took fourth in the event, collecting four points for the Bison.

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE don Smith by fractions of a second. Tucker said coach Richie Wyant's usual lofty aspirations are warranted with this group. "Coach always thinks we can win state, but we really could do it this year," Tucker said. That goal is within reach if Buffalo can keep up its dominance in the track events. Senior star Isaiah Robinson cruised to a four-second win in the 800, while sophomore Hayden Harrison grabbed runner-up honors in the 1600 and 3200. Relays were also strong for the Bison. Their hurdle team of Hay-

Buffalo's Isaiah Robinson barrels to the finish in the 800-meter run. The senior claimed first place in the event by more than three seconds.

den Erwin, Garrison, Cody Sheppard and Ty Smith blew away the competition, accompanying second-place finishes in the 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800 races. The 4x200 quartet of Garrison, Erwin, Tucker and Earl Kosa nearly earned another gold for Buffalo, but an official review determined Doddridge edged them by three-hundredths of a second. The Poca boys finished third in Class AA, with several moments standing out. Junior Christian Buckley set a personal and program record by hoisting the shot put 57 feet, topping freshman teammate Chase Dotson (50

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feet). Buckley was similarly powerful in discus, slinging it 168 feet, 11 inches to establish a meet record, albeit shy of his personal best. He said throwing in the morning Saturday was an adjustment from his usual afternoon routine. "I had the experience from state last year, but (throwing early) is definitely different," Buckley said. "The shot's a little better than the discus right now." The Dots' 4x100 relay team of A.J. Keys, Trevor Landers, Hank Larch and Hayden Webb won by more than a second over secondplace Roane County. Poca athletes also excelled in the long jump, with Larch, Keys and Webb earning second, third and fourth.

Hurricane's Rosheka Beckford (right) sprints around the inside during the 4x200-meter relay at the Gazette/FOC Relays. The Redskins placed sixth in the event.

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No place like home for streaking Buffalo softball By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

It rained in Buffalo on the afternoon of April 29, just like it did throughout most of the Kanawha Valley. However, unlike several teams in the region, Bison softball played on. That's one of the benefits of having an all-turf infield, a rarity in West Virginia. Although Buffalo and visiting Parkersburg South had to wait out a short thunderstorm delay, the Bison completed a doubleheader sweep by identical 4-0 scores, stretching their winning streak to 16 games. Twelve of the Bison's consecutive victories have come in on their man-made surface, where the three-time defending Class A champions are 13-1. Buffalo boasted its overall mark to 17-5 heading into a senior night contest against Van. Game 2 with Parkersburg South was played under clear skies, an ideal evening that would have been wasted if Buffalo had a traditional dirt surface. "We love the turf," Buffalo coach Darrell Moore said. "People don't realize that it's the future. We played tonight, but nobody else did. If you want to play ballgames, if you want to practice all the time, turf's the thing." Considering the way the Bison are playing lately, they will take any opportunity to get on the field. Pitchers Ali Burdette and Chelsey Parkins provided the ballast against Parkersburg South, al-

Katie Higginbotham (left, blue jersey) stands in against Parkersburg South pitcher Alyssa Gates on April 29. Buffalo's modern softball complex is one of few in the state with an all-turf infield, which limits the effects of inclement weather. lowing just two singles each in complete-game efforts. Burdette struck out nine Patriots and Parkins whiffed eight. Burdette batted cleanup in both games, reaching base six times in seven plate appearances. The junior's two-run homer in Game 1 put the Bison ahead 3-0, and she rapped an RBI single to cap Buffalo's four-run fourth inning that won Game 2. Parkins hit third, collecting three hits, three runs and two free passes in the doubleheader. Chase Christy, Noell Dingess, Olivia Dunn, Katie Higginbotham and Courtney Allen also drove in runs for Buffalo. "Our hitting has really come around," said Dunn, Buffalo's junior center fielder. "We've come together as a team. It's different

people doing it every game." After the brief rain delay during Game 1, a rainbow appeared over the hills to the east, as if to signify the "no place like home" feel of Buffalo's modern complex. "Because we have turf, it gives us opportunities to play even when we have a downpour," said the sophomore Christy, who started at catcher in both ends of the doubleheader. "It's really nice because I'm always excited to play." It's not all about the surface, though, as the area also includes a padded backstop and grandstand behind home plate, a full locker room, an indoor batting cage and an area for fielding drills. "It's the best softball facility in the state," Moore said. "Every

Buffalo's Courtney Allen (blue jersey) slides into third base on a single by Chelsea Parkins in Game 2 of a doubleheader against Parkersburg South. Allen doubled earlier to drive in a run in the Bison's 4-0 win. year we do something different with it." As the Bison prepare to make a run at their fourth Class A state title in a row, they're grateful to have the ability to further hone their skills, fair weather or otherwise. "Other teams don't have what we have," Dunn said. "We have practice for hours in our building, no matter what. We can do anything inside. I think it gives us an advantage." Buffalo was scheduled to play five games during the final week of the regular season, ending with a Saturday matchup at Class AAA power Lincoln County. Following that, the Bison face Charleston Catholic in the sectionals as their quest for another championship

begins. "I really want to go back (to the state tournament)," Christy said. "It's driving me crazy to get there. I'm very anxious and ready to go." Much like his players, Moore feels good about his team's chances to defend the crown, although he added the usual coaching caveats. "We're on a good roll right now," he said. "We're pretty confident, but you never know when you get to sectional play." Buffalo, which beat Charleston Catholic 10-0 on April 7, will start its best-of-three sectional series Wednesday, May 7 at the University of Charleston. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, with Game 3 later that day if needed.

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Winfield baseball gets back on track against Poca By Matt Gajtka matt@theputnamstandard.com

The Winfield baseball team carried a three-game losing streak into its home meeting with Poca April 30, but the Generals didn’t allow a soggy night to weigh them down. Winfield snapped out of it emphatically with a 12-1 victory between the raindrops, a win that was all the more cathartic after back-to-back losses to county rival Hurricane. The Generals had been outscored 23-5 in their previous three outings altogether. “It’s a lot better feeling,” senior shortstop Brandon Wright said. “Not scoring a lot the last few games was pretty tough.” Jordan Clark's fourth-inning grand slam was the defining moment of the night, boosting Winfield's lead to 6-0. The senior catcher also walked twice and scored a pair of runs, while Casey Frye, Bryan Bosley and Wright drove in two runs apiece. The Generals (8-13) did most of their damage in the final two frames, posting 10 runs on seven hits, four walks and three hit batsmen over that span. Winfield's impressive output brought the game to a merciful end, as intermittent rain began to intensify. With inclement weather in the forecast, the matchup was moved from the waterlogged surface in Poca to the Winfield diamond, which has an all-turf infield. The Dots were still technically the "home" team, although it was almost immediately evident Winfield was feeling more at ease in the adverse conditions. “When you first come out on the field at the beginning of the game, you’re thinking (playing in the rain) might be rough,” Wright said, “but when you get off to a start like that and your bats are working, you get into it more and it’s more fun than you thought.” Generals starting pitcher Bosley navigated a pair of walks in the bottom of the first, then his teammates went to work in the second, as consecutive singles by Tate Hancock and Derek Whiteside led to Frye's sacrifice fly. Bosley made it 2-0 in the third

Poca junior Noah Frampton throws a pitch as left fielder Brett Watts defends in the background. Frampton went four innings on the rainy evening, striking out six Winfield batters. with a two-out double to right field that plated Bear Bellomy. In the fourth, Aaron Perry (single), Wright (intentional walk) and Anthony Imperial (single) reached ahead of Clark's loud blast to left. “Hitting like that changes the atmosphere,” Bosley said. “It gets everyone feeling better.” Frye's RBI single got the ball rolling in a six-run fifth for Winfield, followed immediately by Wright's two-run liner to left-center. Wright reached base three times in the leadoff spot, as did Clark, Bosley, Hancock and Whiteside further down the order. “I like the (leadoff ) spot,” Wright said. “Some people think there’s too much pressure up there, but I don’t mind it at all. The main focus is not striking out. It helps a lot if you put the ball in play.” Two more Winfield runs came across on hit batsmen, as Poca used three pitchers in what became the final inning. A slick baseball contributed to a total of nine unintentional walks and four hit batters in the game. Bosley acknowledged some grip issues on the mound, but he was effective despite issuing four walks. “I just had to try my best to adjust (to the weather),” said the junior right-hander, who allowed just two hits in five innings. “It was a little different because it wasn’t constant rain. I had to try to readjust between pitches.” Poca (7-15) might have been happy just to get on the field after

two consecutive rainouts, but the Dots' defeat was their third in a row. “Just getting on base was an issue,” junior third baseman Matt Chandler said. “It’s hard to produce runs when there aren’t a lot of baserunners. We were hitting the ball pretty good last week, but we were out of rhythm tonight.” Chandler cashed in the Dots’ lone run with a fourth-inning double that scored starting pitcher Noah Frampton from first base. Chandler was robbed of another hit by Winfield third baseman Bellomy in the second. Both teams have been plagued by uneven play this season, although they have about two weeks to shore things up for the postseason. “In our good games, we play really well,” Bosley said. “But we need to find consistency in these last few games to get running for sectionals and regionals.”

Winfield junior Bryan Bosley looks to the dugout for a sign during a third-inning at-bat. Bosley later hit an RBI double, adding to his complete game on the mound.

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Thursday,May 8,2014 – Page 13

Christian's Sports Beat: Teamwork key to Power’s performance

By: Christian Deiss

CHARLESTON - The 2014 baseball season has begun for the West Virginia Power and the other South Atlantic League teams. The Power’s 2013 squad worked as a team, helping them get to the playoffs, and hopefully that formula works again this year for the players and coaches. Just like last year’s team, this year’s squad has also started off the season slow, winning only eight of its first 24 games as of April 30. Recently I watched

Shane Carle start a game at Appalachian Power Park against the Hagerstown Suns in which he went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three runs in a 5 - 2 loss. I got a chance to talk to Carle about playing on a close knit team, “The chemistry has to be there for any team to succeed. It starts in spring training and builds and evolves from there throughout the season.” Despite a recent nine-game losing streak, I watched every player encouraging each other from the dugout. Leading the young pitching staff again this season is coach Jeff Johnson, who was with the Power last year. Before a recent game, I asked coach Johnson his thoughts about working with a close team, “A close team is one of the most important things if the team is going to have success. In professional baseball it is a little different than say in the little league because all of the individuals have a goal of reaching the

major leagues so having teamwork and a close team isn’t the easiest thing to do, because some guys have their own agendas, having thoughts of what they need to do instead of what the team needs to do.” Johnson experienced many challenges with teamwork when he played in the majors for the New York Yankees, a team not known for being tight. Coaches first talk about teamwork with the players during spring training. I wanted to know from coach Johnson how the early practice helps everyone get to know each other better, “We did everything together in spring training, that’s how we get use to each other. We stretch together, we throw together, we do team defense and offense together.” Johnson’s pitching staff tallied 82 wins in 2013. After the eighth straight loss, Power manager Michael Ryan conducted an hour long team meeting, letting the players and

Christian Deiss talks with WV Power pitching coach Jeff Johnson prior to a recent game at Appalachian Power Park. coaches talk about teamwork and what needed to be done to turn things around. Ryan teaches and stresses the fundamentals of baseball which he told me is a key to a winning club, “These guys at this level, they have to make the routine play. If they can’t or don’t make the routine

play they will not move up.” This is Ryan’s second year as a manager for the Power after playing 15 seasons professionally, including portions of five in the majors with the Twins and Los Angeles Angels. Another positive part of teamwork is helping the players get promoted toward the majors. The Power’s shortstop Jacoby Jones is a player that understands. “Just knowing you have that opportunity being that one step closer is something a player works for each and every year. I have a few more years to go, but it’s my dream to play in the majors and I plan to stick with it.” Jones is the Pittsburgh Pirates 19th best prospect according to Baseball America. To watch plenty of teamwork, I recommend going and watching the West Virginia Power at Appalachian Park and I hope to see you there. Then you will hear two of my favorite words, “Play ball.”

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Page 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday,May 8,2014 DORSEY LEE ASHWORTH DEMPSEY LEE BARNETT ELLA MAE CARTER KASON L. CASTO ANITA L. BURFORD HUDNALL TIMOTHY DALE PARKINS SHIRLEY F. RUSSELL VERNON DWAYNE SMITH CHARLES R. THOMPSON JEAN STOWERS WARD EUGENE D. "GENE" WATSON DORSEY LEE ASHWORTH Dorsey Lee Ashworth, 82, of Hurricane passed away April 29, 2014 at his home. Born Jan. 4, 1932 in Hurricane, Dorsey was a son of the late Broad and Mattie Jane Thompson Ashworth. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kyle, Charlie, Hurlid, Jim, Ray, and Okey Ashworth and sister, Zelphia Deitrick. Dorsey retired from Union Carbide Corp. with 30 years of service. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army and was a member of Gateway Christian Church, St. Albans. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Eva Jo Ashworth; daughters and son-in-law, Gina (Steve) Silbaugh and Elizabeth Carpenter all of Hurricane; three grandchildren, Troy Silbaugh, Nash Carpenter and Jennifer Carpenter. Services were held May 3 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor David Stauffer officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans assisted the Ashworth family. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. DEMPSEY LEE BARNETT Mr. Dempsey Lee Barnett, 84, of Poca, passed away April 25, 2014 in the VA Medical Center. Dempsey was a retired Chemist from Monsanto with 38 years of service; Navy Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S.S. Soley; 50 year member of the Poca United Methodist Church where he also served as a Sunday school teacher for 40 years. He was a member of the IOO F No. 85, American Legion, Buena Vista Encampment No. 80 and the American Chemical Society. He was a 1948 graduate of Nitro High School and a graduate of WV State College. He was a former chairman of the Putnam County Republican Committee and formerly on the advisory committee of WV State College. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lucy Barnett; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Rogers Barnett; children, William A. (Duana) Barnett of Hillsboro, Stephen (Beverly) Barnett of Hurricane, Pamela Barnett (John) Padgett of Franklin, Tenn. and Julie Barnett Null of Charleston; seven grandchildren;

and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held April 29 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Stephen J. White and Pastor Audria Botkin officiating. Burial was in Barnett Chapel Cemetery. Donations may be made to Barnett Chapel Cemetery, 1212 Forest Drive Hurricane, WV 25526 or Poca United Methodist Church, 112 Silver St., Poca, WV 25159. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Barnett family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. ELLA MAE CARTER Mrs. Ella Mae Carter, 83, of Poca, passed away April 29, 2014, at Holzer Medical Center. She was a member of Cross Lanes First Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ocie King; three brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Mr. Robert Lee Carter Sr.; children, Robert Lee (Mary) Carter Jr., of Poca, Lonnie Franklin (Cheryl) Carter of Poca, Dorothy Irene (Chester) Pennington of Poca, Pamela Elaine Dennis) Slate of Red House and Arlene Frances Harbert (husband, Michael Harbert, deceased) of Poca; sister, Jean (Darrell) Stone of Poca; longtime friend, Judy Escue; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Arbors Nursing Home and Holzer Medical Center for the care given to Ella. Services were held May 2, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ed Dameron officiating. Burial was in King Cemetery, Harmons Creek. The family suggests donations are made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. KASON L. CASTO Kason L. Casto, 38, of Red House, passed away April 29, 2014. Services were held May 3 at Raynes Funeral Home (Eleanor Chapel), Eleanor. Burial was in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty. Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the Casto family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com. ANITA L. BURFORD HUDNALL Anita L. Burford Hudnall, 60, of Hurricane, passed away April 25, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. She was a retired homemaker and loved to cook, ride motorcycles and fish. She was a former

Obituaries employee of Bobbie Brooks, K Mart and Payne Engineering and a Care Giver. Anita was a 1971 graduate of Hurricane High School. Anita was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Burford. Survivors include her husband, Homer Jackson Hudnall; mother, Juanita King Burford of Hurricane; sister, Gale (Gordon) Grant, of Hurricane; brother, Kenny (Tammy) Burford of Raleigh, N.C.; step-children, Jacque, Jenny and Jeremy Hudnall; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family members and friends. She will be greatly missed by her special companion girlfriend, Abby. Services were held April 28 at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro with Pastor Kevin Prevett officiating. Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookefuneralhome.com. TIMOTHY DALE PARKINS Mr. Timothy Dale Parkins, 49, of Red House, passed away April 25, 2014 in CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Tim loved the Lord and reading his bible. Survivor include his parents, Bill and Donnie Parkins; sister, Billie Dawn Payne; nieces, Danielle A. Payne and Kailee D. Payne; and a host of other family and friends. Services were held April 28 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Ray Humphrey and Woody Willard officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the Parkins family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. SHIRLEY F. RUSSELL Shirley F. Russell, 73, of Hurricane, passed away April 28, 2014, after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Zella Browning, her husband, Jack Russell, companion, Joe Pack, her siblings, Patty Roush, Genieve Elam and Robert Browning. Survivors include her sons, Ron, Steve, Mike and Jeff Russell; daughters, Dottie (Howard) Hunter and Joy Thomasson; siblings, Charlie (Jackline) Browning, Jack Browning and Jane Hodges. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends, who she all loved dearly. Services were held May 2 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Tim Gilfillen officiating. Burial was in Teays Valley Memorial Gardens, Winfield. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Russell family. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.

The Putnam Standard VERNON DWAYNE SMITH Vernon Dwayne Smith, aka "Code 3," 68, passed away April 29, 2014, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil W. Smith, and mother, Wanda P. Smith, of Charleston. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Sharon K. Smith; brother, David M. Smith; sisterin-law, Deborah Smith; nieces, Heather Smith and Heidi Fields; great-niece, Brooke Fields, all of Colorado; aunt, Bettie Harding; and cousin, Bobbie Johnston of Charleston. He had his best friends always there for him: Mark James, Doug Cadle and Stew "Wiggy" Wigglesworth, along with his Patriots Pride MRC family and his City National Bank Mortgage Department family. Vernon was a paramedic/shift commander with 20 years of service, Charleston EMS, and retired as captain with the Charleston Fire Department. He also retired from the military with 38 years of total service with both the Army and Air Force. He was a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm and a member of the VFW and Patriots Pride Military Riding Club. Services were held May 2; burial was in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Special thanks to Dr. Suzanne Cole and the nurses at David Lee Cancer Center and Hubbard Hospice House. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family. Donations may be made to David Lee Cancer Center or Hubbard Hospice House. CHARLES R. THOMPSON Charles R. Thompson, 79, of Scott Depot, passed away April 29, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Born Jan. 26, 1935, in Patriot, Ohio, he was a son of the late John Ray and Nellie Irene Thompson. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Thompson. Charles served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he became a pipefitter and was a member of Pipefitters Local No. 625. He worked for Union Carbide Corp and Rhone-Poulenc; after many years of service, he retired in 1998. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Jessie L. Thompson; daughter, Jill ThompsonWalker and husband, Doug Walker, of Hurricane; grandchildren, Sarah Ashley Walker of Hurricane and Tyler Douglas Walker of Hurricane; great-granddaughter, Autumn Riley Walker of Hurricane; sisters, Charolette Chandler of St. Albans, Phyllis Dreadfulwater of Tahlequah, Okla., and Beverly Green of Auburndale, Fla.; and brother, Roy L. Thompson of Spring Hill. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the Thompson family.

JEAN STOWERS WARD Jean Stowers Ward, 90, of Hurricane, passed away April 28, 2014 at CAMC-Teays Valley. Born Aug. 13, 1923 in Atlanta, GA, she was the oldest and last surviving daughter of David Burt and Berta Mae Polk Stowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Ward and two sisters. Jean was active with her church, Good Shepherd Baptist Church where she was a member of the Open Door class. She was also most proud to have served as a sworn officer with the East Point (GA) Police Department in her earlier years. Survivors include daughters, Cathy W. Stephens (Jim) of Hurricane, Carol W. Grajewski (Joe) of Richmond, TX; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held May 2 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Dr. Ken Stidham officiating. She was laid to rest with her husband at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. The family would like to thank the staff of Regency Place for their care and compassion given to Jean during her residency there. Memorial contributions are to be directed to the Family Life Center building fund of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 162 Tiger Lane, Scott Depot, WV 25560. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane assisted the family. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family. EUGENE D. "GENE" WATSON Mr. Eugene D. "Gene" Watson, 84, of Cross Lanes, passed away April 29, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West. Gene was the retired body shop manager from Turnpike Chevrolet and a former employee of Royal Oldsmobile. He was a member and deacon of Poca Baptist Church and a veteran of the Marines. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Mrs. Janet Watson; two sons, Jeff (Kim) Watson, and Chad (Cristine) Watson; sisters, Phyllis Carroll and Loretta Williams; and four grandchildren, Megan, Kaitlyn, Jeremy and Amanda. The family would like to say a special thank you to the nurses at Hubbard Hospice House West for the care given to Gene. Services were held May 3 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Mike Derry and Jim Butcher officiating. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca assisted the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

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Thursday,May 8,2014 – Page 15

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and Notice of the Beneficiary/Servicer’s election to sell property is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee by that certain Deed of Trust dated February 22, 1990, executed by Rickie D. Gibson and Anna Lisa Gibson to John C. Musgrave, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 269, at Page 514. Hereford & Riccardi, PLLC was appointed as Trustee by SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE dated April 17, 2014, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1068, at Page 720. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Putnam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on: TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014, AT 8:30 O’CLOCK A.M. All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the Town of Hurricane, Hurricane Town District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded as follows: BEING all of Lot No. Seventeen (17), in Part Five (5) of Maple Heights Addition to said Town of Hurricane, as the same is shown and designated on a map of said Part Five (5) revised on August 2, 1958, entitled “Maple Heights Addition to Hurricane Putnam County, Curry District West Virginia Owned by the Teays Valley Land Co. B. D. Taylor, Pres.,” made by Dalton T. Taylor, R. P. E.

2714, which map was recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Court of Putnam County, West Virginia, on January 8, 1958, in Map Book 3, at page 85, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description of said real estate. This is the same property conveyed to Rickie D. Gibson and Anna Lisa Gibson by deed dated February 12, 1990, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 323, at Page 632. This conveyance is subject to any and all restrictions, reservations, covenants, conditions and exceptions of record in prior deeds in the chain of title. TERMS OF SALE: 1) The property will be conveyed in an "AS IS" physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-ofways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk's office or affecting the subject property. 2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-2. 3) Real estate taxes due and payable have been paid. All real estate taxes hereafter will be the responsibility of the purchaser. 4) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale. 5) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee. 6) The Trustee shall be under no

Estimated transfers in and other financing sources 2,065,157 Total estimated revenues, other financing sources, and beginning balance $ 14,080,574

PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA PUTNAM COUNTY, to wit: In accordance with West Virginia Code §11-8-12 as amended, the Putnam County Board of Education proceeded to make an estimate of the amounts necessary to be raised by a levy of taxes for the 2015 fiscal year, and doth determine and estimate the several amounts to be as follows: The amount due and the amount that will become due and collectible from every source during the fiscal year INCLUDING THE LEVY OF TAXES, is as follows: GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE FUND Estimated revenues: Local Sources: Property taxes (Net of allowances) $ 35,697,833 Other local sources 497,237 State Sources: State aid to schools 51,111,919 Other unrestricted _______Federal sources: Unrestricted 439,385 Total estimated revenues 87,746,374 Estimated transfers in and other financing sources 310,898 Estimated Assigned beginning balance 424,713 Estimated Unassigned beginning balance 6,316,248 Total estimated revenues, other financing sources, and beginning balance $94,798,233 Estimated expenditures: Instruction Supporting services: Students Instructional staff Central administration School administration Central Services Operation and maintenance of facilities Student transportation Other Support Services Food services Community services Capital outlay Debt service: Principal Retirement Interest and fiscal charges

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$ 54,736,108 4,695,985 2,297,317 1,529,928 6,094,741 2,328,650 10,085,946 6,943,954 15,240 ______206,341 ______341,686 75,164

Estimated expenditures: Instruction Supporting services: Students Instructional staff School administration Business Student transportation Food services

$ 5,103,167 191,468 409,859 19,748 ______963,637 5,730,804

Total estimated expenditures 12,418,683 Total estimated transfers and other financing uses $ 310,898 Estimated budgetary reserves $ 1,350,993 Total estimated expenditures and other financing uses $ 14,080,574 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Estimated revenues: School Building Authority: Total estimated revenues Estimated transfers in and other financing sources Total estimated revenues, transfers, and beginning balance Estimated expenditures: Capital projects Total estimated expenditures Total estimated expenditures and other financing uses

DEBT SERVICE FUND Estimated revenues: Local sources: Property Taxes (Net of allowances) Total estimated revenues Estimated transfers in and other financing sources Total estimated revenues, transfers, and beginning balance

____________782,016 $ 782,016 $ 782,016 $ 782,016 $ 782,016

$ 5,143,000 5,143,000 _______$ 5,143,000

Estimated expenditures: Debt service $ 5,143,000 Total estimated expenditures 5,143,000 Total estimated expenditures and other financing uses $ 5,143,000 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Putnam County, to wit: I, Harold L. Hatfield, Secretary of the Putnam County Board of Education, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the proposed budget to be adopted by the board of education on the 19th day of May 2014.

Total estimated expenditures 89,351,060 Total estimated transfers and other financing uses 2,847,173 Estimated budgetary reserves 2,600,000 Total estimated expenditures, other financing uses, and reserves $ 94,798,233

4,165,008 _______

In compliance with Section 4, Article 5, Chapter 18 of the West Virginia Code, the Putnam County Board of Education hereby gives notice that a copy of the 2014-2015 budget document will be available for inspection beginning May 9, 2014 at the County Board of Education office in Winfield, West Virginia, during normal work hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and that a public hearing will be held on the budget May 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Board of Education office in Winfield.

6,182,795

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SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Estimated revenues: Local Sources State Sources: State aid to schools Other

$ 1,667,614

Federal sources Total estimated revenues duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate the property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. 7) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee

Glenn Yeager II

12,015,417

by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent. There will be no refund granted of any amount if the third party purchaser elects not to purchase the property for any reason. Minimum acceptable bid will be $22,500.00.

8) For more information on this property, please see listing on the PROPERTIES FOR SALE W E B S I T E : http://www.resales.us da.gov/. Given under my hand this 28th day of April, 2014. HEREFORD & RICCARDI, PLLCTRUSTEE By: Philip B. Hereford, Member

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The following precincts are in the 38TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 22, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1, 28-2 and 47

The following precincts are in the 14TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 30, 31 and 32

The following precincts are in the 4TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1, 10-2, 11, 24, 251, 25-2, 26-1, 26-2, 27-1, 272, 28-1, 28-2, 29-1, 29-2, 30, 31, 32, 33-1, 33-2, 41, 42, 431, 43-2 and 47

The following precincts are in MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT II: 11, 24, 25-1, 25-2, 26-1, 26-2, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1, 28-2, 31, 32, 33-1, 33-2, 41 and 47 The following precincts are in the 4TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1, 10-2, 11, 24, 251, 25-2, 26-1, 26-2, 27-1, 272, 28-1, 28-2, 29-1, 29-2, 30, The following precincts are 31, 32, 33-1, 33-2, 41, 42, 43- in the 22ND DELEGATE 1, 43-2 and 47 DISTRICT: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1 and 10-2

The following precincts are in the 8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

The following precincts are in the 8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, The following precincts are 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 34, in the 13TH DELEGATE 35, 37, 38 and 40 DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

The following precincts are in the 8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, The following precincts are 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 34, in the 38TH DELEGATE 35, 37, 38 and 40 DISTRICT: 22, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1, 28-2 and 47

The following precincts are in the 14TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 30, 31 and 32

The following precincts are in the 15TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 11, 24, 25-1, 25-2, 261, 26-2, 29-1, 29-2, 33-1, 33-2, 41, 42, 43-1 and 43-2

The following precincts are in the 22ND DELEGATE DISTRICT: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1 and 10-2

The following precincts are in the 13TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

The following precincts are in MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT I: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 30, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

The following precincts are in MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT III: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1, 10-2, 29-1, 292, 42, 43-1 and 43-2

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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY OF PUTNAM, TO-WIT: I, Brian Wood, Clerk of the County Commission and Ex-Officio Chairman of the Putnam County Board of Ballot Commissioners, hereby certify that the foregoing is a facsimile of the Official Ballot for the Primary Election to be held on May 13, 2014, as provided by Chapter 3, Section 5, and Article 10 of the West Virginia Code. Given under my hand and seal of said Court this 1st day of April, 2014. Brian Wood, Clerk Putnam County Commission Ex-Officio Chairman of the Putnam County Board of Ballot Commissioners

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The following precincts are in the 22ND DELEGATE DISTRICT: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1 and 10-2

The following precincts are in MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT I: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 30, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

The following precincts are in the 38TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 22, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1, 28-2 and 47

The following precincts are in the 14TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 30, 31 and 32

The following precincts are in MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT II: 11, 24, 25-1, 25-2, 26-1, 26-2, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1, 28-2, 31, 32, 33-1, 33-2, 41 and 47

The following precincts are in the 22ND DELEGATE DISTRICT: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1 and 10-2

The following precincts are in the 8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40 The following precincts are in the 8TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 34, The following precincts are 35, 37, 38 and 40 in the 13TH DELEGATE The following precincts are DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, in the 8TH SENATORIAL 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 34, 35, 37, DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 38 and 40 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

The following precincts are in the 15TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 11, 24, 25-1, 25-2, 261, 26-2, 29-1, 29-2, 33-1, 33-2, 41, 42, 43-1 and 43-2

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The following precincts are in MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT III: 6-1, 6-2, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10-1, 10-2, 29-1, 292, 42, 43-1 and 43-2 The following precincts are in the 38TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 22, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1, 28-2 and 47

The following precincts are in the 14TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 30, 31 and 32

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The following precincts are in the 13TH DELEGATE DISTRICT: 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 34, 35, 37, 38 and 40

Brian Wood, Clerk Putnam County Commission Ex-Officio Chairman of the Putnam County Board of Ballot Commissioners

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Putnam County Precincts and Locations

PRECINCT # 1 2 4 6-1 6-2 7 8-1 8-2 9 10-1 10-2 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25-1 25-2 26-1 26-2 27-1 27-2 28-1 28-2 29-1 29-2 30 31 32 33-1 33-2 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 43-2 47

COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I I I III III III III III III III III II I I I I I I I I I II II II II II II II II II III III I II II II II I I I I I II III III II

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT I I I III III III III III III III III II I I I I I I I I I II II II II II II II II II III III I II II II II I I I I I II III III II

DELEGATE DISTRICT 13 13 13 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 15 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 38 13 15 15 15 15 15 38 38 38 38 15 15 14 14 14 15 15 13 13 13 13 13 15 15 15 38

PUTNAM COUNTY EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 13, 2014, PRIMARY ELECTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 THURSDAY, MAY 1 FRIDAY, MAY 2 SATURDAY, MAY 3 MONDAY, MAY 5 TUESDAY, MAY 6 WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 THURSDAY, MAY 8 FRIDAY, MAY 9 SATURDAY, MAY 10

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

NOTE: MAY 10, 2014, IS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING Early voting will take place on the second floor of the courthouse. Election Day, May 13, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at individual precincts throughout the county VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR PRIMARY ELECTION IS TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014 1t 4-17, 5-8 ps NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 29th day of June 2005, signed by Linda Denise Springer, sole owner, to B. Nazelrod, 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 751, at page 412, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, 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 22nd day of MAY 2014 at the front doors of the Courthouse in

SENATE DISTRICT 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4

Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All that certain lot or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being known, numbered and designated as LOT NUMBER EIGHT (8) OF DEER RUN as the same is shown upon a certain map entitled, “A PLAT SHOWING A TWELVE LOT SECTION OF LAND CONTAINING 8.57 ACRES, TO BE SEVERED FROM TWO LARGER TRACTS OWNED BY TEAYS RIVER DEVELOPMENT D.B. 256, PAGE 101 (FORMERLY FOREMAN LAND) AND D.B. 256, PAGE 104 (FORMERLY ERWIN LAND) BEING SITUATE IN SCOTT DISTRICT, PUTNAM COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA”, dated March 2, 1984, revised February 13, 1985, prepared, by Roger K.

NAME BUFFALO TOWN WHITE STAR MIDWAY RURAL (A-K) RURAL (L-Z) GRADE SCHOOL TOWN HALL (A-K) TOWN HALL (L-Z) HIGH SCHOOL CHESTNUT GROVE/KEY SER HTS. (A-K) CHESTNUT GROVE/KEY SER HTS. (L-Z) WINFIELD POCA RAYMOND CITY POCA TOWN CONFIDENCE BANCROFT TOWN LETT/HEIZER HARMONS CREEK NITRO TOWN ROCK BRANCH FLETCHER MAPLEWOOD (A-J) MAPLEWOOD (K-Z) WINFIELD TOWN (A-K) WINFIELD TOWN (L-Z) SCOTT (A-L) SCOTT (M-Z) BILLS CREEK (A-L) BILLS CREEK (M-Z) TEAYS (A-J) TEAYS (K-Z) PLINY/FRAZIERS BOTTOM SOVINE HODGES VALLEY (A-K) VALLEY (L-Z) RED HOUSE NEW JERSEY HOMETOWN GRANDVIEW ELEANOR TOWN INTERCHANGE HURRICANE CITY SLEEPY HOLLOW (K-Z) SCARY CREEK

Randolph R.P.E. # 6248, and of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Plat Cabinet A, at Slide 193A, reference to which is made for a more particular description of the property hereby conveyed. For the consideration aforesaid, the party of the first part does further GRANT and CONVEY unto the party of the second part, the right to use with Teays River Development, Inc., Its successors and assigns in title, the road rights of way in Deer Run as shown upon said map and those certain road rights of way leading to and from Deer Run and Poplar Fork Road, as shown upon a certain map entitled, “A PLAT SHOWING A ROAD RIGHT OF WAY RUNNING FROM POPLAR FORK ROAD (W. VA. SEC, RT 32) THRU TWO TRACTS OF LAND OWNED BY TEAYS RIVER DEVELOPMENT, DEED BOOK 258, PAGE 104

LOCATION BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNITED METHODIST ACTIVITIES BUILDING HURRICANE MIDDLE SCHOOL HURRICANE MIDDLE SCHOOL HURRICANE MIDDLE SCHOOL CONNER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONNER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HURRICANE MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POCA HIGH SCHOOL POCA MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA POCA MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM CONFIDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BANCROFT FIRE STATION HEIZER COMMUNITY CHURCH ACTIVITIES BUILDING BUILDING ADJACENT TO THOMAS'S GROCERY STORE RESA III BUILDING ROCK BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMP HAPPY VALLEY SCOTT TEAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCOTT TEAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCOTT TEAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCOTT TEAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRAZIERS BOTTOM FIRE STATION BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH ACTIVITIES BUILDING VALLEY PARK - THE COMMONS VALLEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER VALLEY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER G.W. MIDDLE SCHOOL JAMES BUSH'S STORE BUILDING HOMETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROUTE 34 FIRE STATION G.W. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL WEST TEAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEAYS VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD FELLOWSHIP HALL

(FORMERLY ERWIN LAND) AND DEED BOOK 258, PAGE 101 (FORMERLY FOREMAN LAND) BEING SITUATE IN SCOTT DISTRICT, PUTNAM COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA”, dated August 8, 1984, prepared by Roger K. Randolph, P.E. # 6246, and Of record in said Clerk’s office in Plat Cabinet A at Slide 180A. The above-described property is conveyed subject to those certain covenants, restrictions, easements and reservations set forth in a certain deciaration of same, ent i t l e d , “DECLARATION OF P ROT E C T I V E COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, AND RESERVATIONS PERTAINING TO LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12 OF DEER RUN, SCOTT DISTTICT, PUTNAM COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA”, of record in said Clerk’s office in Miscellaneous Book 24, at page 345, and by the acceptance of this deed, the party of

the second part, for herself, her heirs, assigns and successors in title, agree to the same including, but not limited to, the requirement that she shall become a member of and pay the reasonable dues and road maintenance fees of the Deer Run Owners Association, a nonprofit West Virginia corporation, whose members are the owners of the lots in Deer Run. 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: 8 Deer Run, Hurricane, West Virginia 25526 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-

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

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TIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, MT. OLIVE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, MT. OLIVE, WV Qualifies for or holds West Virginia licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202, for teaching Business Education. Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully: (a) perform the job requirements; (b) work within the special setting of an institution for incarcerated youth; and (c) work as part of a treatment team in concert with others. Experience in computer-assisted instruction. Salary: $39,450.00 $72,836.40 based on the Fayette County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 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 2t 5-8, 5-15 ps

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