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50 Cents Volume 144 Hurricane is named second best city in West Virginia to raise young families by NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy company.

Hurricane: A city for families

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Community celebrates being thankful

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

A strong education system, stable home values, solid median income and economic growth have once again helped this city earn national recognition as a great place for families.

NerdWallet, a web-based consumer advocacy company, completed a statewide survey that found Hurricane as the second best place to raise young families in West Virginia. Bridgeport ranked No. 1, Nitro No. 3.

This marks the second time in 12 months that the city has been nationally recognized for its family appeal. Earlier this year Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Hurricane as the “best place in West Virginia to raise kids.”

A number of features lead to the city's attraction.

“Located 25 miles outside of Charleston, Hurricane is in Putnam County. Putnam County Schools boast some of the most-

Third-graders from West Teays Elementary School sing about the habits that help them become leaders. They performed during the annual Celebrate Putnam event on Nov. 19.

By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com

Leaders from across the county gathered at Celebrate Putnam to highlight the good

things that have happened in our area during the past year, complete with an upbeat vocal performance from third-graders at West Teays Elementary School.

The Nov. 19 event was cosponsored by the Putnam

County Rotary Club, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Putnam County Parks & Recreation, and Putnam County Commission.

“It’s not hard to find reasons to be thankful in our area,” Steve

Patrick, president of the Rotary Club, said in his opening remarks.

After Pastor Bethany Carr of the Teays Valley Ministerial AssoSEE COMMUNITY ON PAGE 6

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Putnam County schools receives recognition

By Kelsey Thomas For The Putnam Standard

Putnam County Schools was recognized for being the fastest growing county school system in West Virginia and for its excellence.

In 2013 Putnam County’s stu-

dent population had a 2.23% (or 218 students) increase in enrollment, said Superintendent Chuck Hatfield, citing the State Department of Education’s statistics.

Counties in the Eastern Panhandle region were the fastest growing in recent previous years.

This year, Berkeley County came in second place, Hatfield told the Putnam County board during the

Nov. 18 regular meeting.

Putnam County Schools was also recognized for its excellence in Advanced Placement courses.

The school system was one of two counties in the state to score a spot on the AP District Honor Roll. The other county was Monongalia County.

The AP District Honor Roll recognizes school districts across the

United States and Canada for increasing participation in Advanced Placement courses, as well as maintaining a stable number of passing scores on annual AP exams. Putnam County was one of just 177 districts.

The AP District Honor Roll judges districts on a number of SEE SCHOOLS ON PAGE 2

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Page 2 –Tuesday,November 26,2013 Spaghetti dinner The youth of Mount Vernon Baptist Church will sponsor a spaghetti dinner following the 11 a.m. service, Sunday, December 1, in the Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for the meal, but donations will be accepted to assist a family during the Christmas season, according to Josh Callaway, youth pastor.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church is located at 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, near exit 39 (Winfield) of Interstate 64. The Rev. Ron McClung is senior pastor.

Schools developmental screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road.

We will screen children ages 21/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

Glad Tidings Little Drummer Boy toy sale Glad Tidings Assembly of God at 121 Mill Road in Hurricane will be having their annual Little Drummer Boy Toy Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 10-12.

Toys and children's books will be offered for $1 each to low-income families who may not otherwise be able to afford a Christmas gift for their child.

For more information or to donate new or gently-used toys or children's books, please contact the church office at (304)5623074 or gtagwv@gmail.com.

“Christmas Village” Putnam County Parks and Recreation will be having their first annual “Christmas Village” at Valley Park parking lot on December 5-7.

If you have art and craft items you would like to sell, please call the park office to register.

Spaces are limited. Cost is $15 each.

To register, call 304-562-0518 ext 10 between 7 am and 3 pm Monday – Friday.

Putnam County Farmers Market annual meeting The annual meeting will be held on December 8 at the Hurricane City Hall from 1 pm - 3 pm. The meeting will start with a covered dish lunch. The meal will be from 1 -1:30 pm and will be good time to get to know your fellow market members better.

The business meeting will be held from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. There are several changes to the Bylaws and Market Rules that will be discussed and voted on by the membership. New officers will be elected to serve for 2014 as well as three members to serve on the Board of Directors.

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

McTeacher’s Night at Winfield McDonalds Hometown Elementary teachers and staff will be participating in McTeacher’s Night at the Win-

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field McDonalds on Tuesday, December 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. to raise money to help install our 20’’x36’ high tunnel greenhouse and purchase gardening supplies. By installing a greenhouse, students will be able to grow their own fruits and vegetables for snacks and lunches.

Also, they plan to give back to the community by donating excess produce to the local senior citizens center and food banks.

Please come out and help support our school.

Reindog Parade Putnam County Parks and Recreation will be having their annual Reindog parade on December 7th from 10 am – noon at the Valley Park Community Center by the Wave Pool.

Registration will be from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. - fee is $10.

For more information or to register early, please call 304562-0518 ext 10.

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

PCTC provides academic remediation The Adult Learning Center at the Putnam County Technical Center in Eleanor provides academic remediation free of charge.

Students prepare for various ACT, GED, and LPN tests. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Fridays 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

For more information call 304586-2411.

Nitro Senior Citizen Center The Nitro Senior Center, Second Avenue and 21st Street, is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All seniors are invited to visit, have lunch, play pool or cards, use exercise machines and enjoy other activities. For those needing a ride, the senior van is available by calling 304-755-5502 before 9 a.m.

Sobriety checkpoint for Dec. 5th There will be a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Thursday Dec. 5th, 2013 at approximately 2000 hours (8:00 pm) near the entrance to Shawnee Estates at the intersection of Seneca Circle and West Virginia Route 817 near Winfield, WV. The purpose of the checkpoint will be the detection and apprehension of suspected alcohol or drug impaired drivers, as well as the enforcement of the traffic laws of the State of West Virginia. The checkpoint will be operated from approximately 2000 hours till 0200 hours for a total of 6 hours.

This checkpoint is being conducted in memory of Putnam County Deputy Sheriff Larry “Eddie” Miller who lost his life in a traffic crash with a DUI driver on Dec. 5th, 2006.

Kids’ Christmas musical and free clothes giveaway The children’s choir of the Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot will present a funfilled Christmas musical, “We Three Spies,” on Sunday, Decem-

The Putnam Standard ber 1st at 6:00 pm. “The lighthearted musical is sure to put your entire family in the Christmas spirit,” said the church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt. “We are also excited this year to offer free clothing for children and young teens after the performance. We want to do more than perform the stories of Christmas.

We want to live them out,” continued Pratt. “Christmas is about giving. This is one way we can demonstrate the spirit of Christmas to our community.” Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-7579222 for more information.

Pesticide recertification class The 2013 Pesticide Recertification Class will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM (prompt) at the Old Winfield Courthouse (3389 Winfield Road). This year’s topics will include: a) Controlling Parasites, b) Disease Management, c) Most Wanted Insects , d) Plant Management, e)Rotary Weed Wiper, and f ) Sprayer Calibration. In order to maintain a current private pesticide applicator’s license, you must have 10 hours of approved educational classes every three years. If you have any questions, contact Chuck Talbott at WVU Extension Service for assistance (304) 586-0217.

Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status.

SCHOOLS FROM PAGE 1 criteria, including annual exam scores from 2011, 2012 and 2013 combined.

Next the board heard from Tom Jackson, a Hurricane Middle School parent. His wife, Suzette, is the head coach of Hurricane Middle’s boys’ basketball team this year. They have a son who

plays on the team.

“I come to you on behalf of many parents and students at Hurricane Middle School,” Jackson said.

He said his wife has received no cooperation from the school’s administration concerning the team and was denied a parent volun-

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teer despite other Hurricane Middle School groups having one.

She has been coaching the team singlehandedly, as her assistant coach quit shortly before tryouts began, he said.

“Five months ago, she asked for a parent volunteer, and she was told there would be no volunteers this year at Hurricane Middle School,” Jackson said. “She found out many other teams had parent volunteers … we’re concerned as parents. We want our children that are playing basketball to have the same rights as the girls’ team, or any other team for that matter.

“When you’re affording one group - the girls basketball team a parent volunteer, but you’re not allowing the boys team to have an assistant, it seems like its discrimination.”

The board assured Jackson they would look into his complaint.

The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at its central office in Winfield.

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Tuesday,November 26,2013 – Page 3

Hurricane VFW on mission to grow, give

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

More than 1.6 million people make up a brotherhood of selfless sacrifice and love.

Under the motto "Serving the Deserving," they come together to support one another and others in time of need. Some come to the Hurricane VFW Post #9097 to accomplish this.

Inside the building off Teays Valley Road, an unbreakable bond lives.

Membership and community service are two key aspects Hurricane post members are striving for. National VFW Commanderin-Chief Bill Thien rallied the local members in an effort to spur the drive to produce a thriving VFW post.

Hurricane marked one of 16

posts Thien visited across the state last week.

"This gives me the opportunity to meet members and stress how important the VFW programs are and how important it is to get new members," the Navy veteran said. "When we work with the legislature to ensure benefits earned by veterans are honored, numbers do matter."

Thien said some posts in West Virginia are excelling in growth and others are not. He believes location, economy and community involvement play a key role.

"Post 9097 is a typical post they do military funerals for families, and they are working really hard on membership," Thien said.

Post #9097 Senior Vice Ed Jividen agreed.

"The biggest problem is the

vets we need now are younger they have kids, a job and a lot on their plate," the Vietnam veteran explained. "If older vets can

hold onto the post and keep it going for the younger vets, then it'll grow again."

Post #9097 Quartermaster

Dustin Carroll said another hindrance is stereotypes. The Iraq veteran laid one misconception to rest.

"A lot of people don't understand how important the VFW, American Legion and other vet organizations are," Carroll said.

"The biggest fight we have is that people think we're a bar - yes, we offer drinks, but that is to help sustain the property and pay the bills."

Jividen summed up the sole purpose of Hurricane VFW Post #9097.

"The post is here to support any veteran - we help those in need and we help their families," he said.

For more information on the VFW, visit www.vfw.org. Hurricane VFW Post #9097 is at 3836 Teays Valley Road. For more information, call (304) 757-9766.

a variety of price ranges."

Madore has resided in the city for more than 20 years. He's watched it gradually grow from year to year.

"The city has transitioned from a bedroom community to one in which many residents now also work in Hurricane in a large variety of occupations," Madore said. "You only need to drive down Teays Valley Road to see home many new office buildings have been built in the past

decade. Also retail growth at the Hurricane exit off I-64 has provided a strong tax base for the city and jobs for our residents."

The local broker continued, "We are blessed for having a wonderful home to raise our children."

Mayor Scott Edwards is proud to represent a city with a familybased reputation. He credits the recognition to the people of Hurricane.

"We have good people with

good family values and everyone knows each other," Edwards said. We're fortunate to be a bedroom community between Huntington and Charleston, and have resources like the Spray Ground, parks and community activities."

The mayor continued, "There are a lot of ingredients that have to come together to make it a great place to raise families, and we are fortunate to have all those ingredients."

From left to right: VFW State Commander Bill Lambert, National Commanderin-Chief Bill Thien, Junior Vice Steve Carroll, Quartermaster Dustin Carroll, John Burnside and Senior Vice Ed Jividen take part in a special meeting at the Hurricane VFW Post #9097.

HURRICANE FROM PAGE 1 educated teachers in the state 63 percent earned a master’s degree or higher,” said NerdWallet analyst Mike Anderson. “For fun, local residents can enjoy a local park that provides opportunities for fishing and picnicking. There are water and skate parks as well.

Putnam County Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield believes community support has helped propel the schools forward, creating a strong appeal for families and businesses.

"It's the community and business support there," he said. "For instance, the turf at the stadium at Hurricane High School was completely a community, business project - a group of citizens got funding for the $1.2 million project. That was quite an accomplishment for them to orchestrate that."

Hatfield continued, "One thing we hear constantly from

realtors when they deal with people looking to relocate is they want to know about the reputation of the school system - it definitely makes a difference."

The number of homes sold in Hurricane in the past two years helps paint the picture of its housing demand.

According to Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors MLS, realtors sold 261 homes in 2011. In 2012, 279 were sold. As of Nov. 20, 2013, 291 homes had been sold.

Family First Realty is involved in more than 30% of these sales, representing buyers, sellers or both parties.

"Hurricane's cost of home ownership plays an important part in it being recognized as the second best place to live in West Virginia," said Mark Madore, broker with Family First Realty.

"We have newer homes in great, homogenous neighborhoods in

HURRICANE’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Saturday, December 7 4:30 - Parade on Main Street

Tree Lighting and Santa at the Gazebo after the Parade!

PARADE FLOAT CONTEST $500 FIRST PLACE $300 SECOND PLACE $200 THIRD PLACE Register Now!

Hayride with Santa!

Sponsored by Hurricane Fire Department December 8, 9 and 10th

Call 304-562-5896 or Email: bcampbell@hurricanewv.com

Churches, schools, civic groups, clubs enter your float for a chance to win!!!

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Three Cheese Manicotti Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 egg 2 tablespoons dried basil 2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce

By Mary Jane

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.

Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

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“THANKSGIVING TO GOD” Thought for the week: Philippians 4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (KJV) During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the fourth Thursday in the month of November as a day of (quote) “Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens”.

Today 2013, it is observed as a National holiday, but changes are already in the process. It would not be a surprise that by the year 2015, we will no longer have any holidays connected with Christianity - they will be called Happy Holidays - including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years day.

Our hearts can always thank God for eyes that see, a heart that forgives, a mind that remembers and a soul that never loses faith in God. As once again we gather with

our loved ones around the table to feast and thank Him for this Thanksgiving, let us not forget the homeless. Mission housing can only fill the stomach and rest temporarily. Remember the military that are far away from homeland. Remember those in prisons - they are humans who have made bad choices in life. Our conscious never leaves us Think of those seeking jobs to provide for their families and the ones who suffer the many various illnesses thru life as well as so many other situations. Then take a good look at yourself. Aren’t you blessed this day? Take a moment and count your blessings.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Now, for a smile - for three decades the Butterball-Turkey hotline has answered the desperate calls of turkey day questions, here are a few funnies that have actually happened: When a talk-line staffer asked a

The Putnam Standard caller what state her turkey was in (meaning how thawed was it) the caller responded with “Florida”.

A gentleman called to tell the operator that he cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if she thought the oil from the chain saw would affect the turkey taste.

A disappointed woman called wondering, why her turkey had no breast meat - after a conversation with a talk-line operator, it became apparent the woman’s turkey was lying on the table upside down.

The great turkey expansion – a new bride cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time in a small apartment sized oven - wanted to make sure her turkey wouldn’t expand during cooking (as baked goods do) and thus get stuck in the oven.

As a young wife myself, the first time I cooked a turkey, I discovered the giblet bag while carving, no one ever knew and it didn’t affect the taste. Such as life - you live and learn.

Enjoy and give thanks for this day and each day God gives us.

I wish a blessed Thanksgiving Day to you and yours!

Prayer: Our Father who art in Heaven,Thank you every day, for our daily bread, and for all your guidance too. Amen.

PipeSounds presents ‘A Thankful Christmas Spectacular’ December 1 PipeSounds, and the Putnam County Bank as sponsor, will host Rodney L. Barbour, a native of Huntington, to perform “A Thankful Christmas Spectacular”, on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane.

This will be Barbour’s fifth performance on the world-class Harrah Symphonic Organ. Rodney is an accomplished performer and his career has taken many directions since completing extensive courses including his Doctorate at the University of Cincinnati.

He has performed music with the Holiday on Ice Orchestra, the Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey Circus and has held the position of official organist of the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium as well as organist for several prestigious churches.

Rodney’s credentials are wide and varied, but one of his best attributes is his personality to connect with the audience and include them in the performance.

Do you have a favorite Christmas recipe you would like to share in our Dec.17 Christmas Section?

If so, please send to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com or mail to P.O. Box 186, Culloden, WV 25510 before Dec. 10.

During the Christmas, 2013 concert, Barbour plans a very special "guest" for the second half of the concert.

Tickets will be available at the door: Adults, $10.00; Students, $5.00; children under five, Free.

There will be a reception following the performance. Directions to the church are available at www.forrestburdette.com.

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Tuesday,November 26,2013 – Page 5

Christian's Sports Beat: From Keyser to ESPN

By: Christian Deiss

CHARLESTON - It’s every little leaguer’s dream to someday play in the big leagues, one of those little leaguers to make it was John Kruk, who grew in Keyser, W.Va. For 10 seasons Kruk played first base and designated hitter in the major leagues for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox. Now you can see him on ESPN as a baseball analyst.

At the recent West Virginia Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Culture Center in Charleston, Kruk was one of the hosts of the event. Before the show I got to chat with Kruk about his baseball career, growing up in Keyser and his current job. Kruk compared for me baseball now to baseball when he played in the majors from 1986 to 1995. “The players are bigger, they throw harder. There seems

to be maybe strategies that are a little different because of all of the guys that can hit home runs now. They don’t bunt as much; they don’t steal bases as much like in my era. There isn’t as much importance on running as it used to be, teams seem to just want to find some sluggers and pound you into the ground type of deal.” Kruk had a season best of 18 stolen bases in 1987, when he also hit .313 with 20 home runs and 91 runs batted in.

Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) started to make the scene in locker rooms near the end of his career. After he retired, PEDs became an everyday occurrence for a number of players. I asked Kruk if he felt that the substance abuse affected baseball and he was blunt on the subject. “It ruined it (baseball) for a while because guys were making a joke of it, pitchers that were throwing 88, 89 (mph) now were throwing 100. Guys that were hitting 15 to 20 homers were now hitting 40, 50, 60 homers.” For his career Kruk hit .300, with 100 home runs and 592 runs batted in.

One of my favorite players is Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles who hit 53 home runs and knocked in 138 runs last season.

A few sports writers wrote that they suspected Davis of possibly taking PEDs, something that I don’t believe was true. Kruk feels for those players now performing

Christian interviewing John Kruk before this year’s WV Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Courtesy Photo at new levels. “I think anytime you see greatness, guys doing something that others can’t, especially in baseball now, there is always going to be that suspicion because of the sport’s past issues with the matter. That’s the sad thing when a guy puts up huge numbers that’s the first questions from the media, not wow he is really great but he must be on something and that to me stinks.” Before playing professional baseball, Kruk played for Keyser High School, Potomac State College and at Allegany Community College.

I wanted to know what it was like growing up in Keyser and playing baseball in that small community. “We actually didn’t play that much baseball growing up, we played our standard 15 to 20 games in high school and 15 to 20 games in the summer and that was it. Not like today with travel teams, elite camps and 8year-olds playing a hundred games a year. I just played it because I loved it and I had three older brothers who love it too.”

Kruk signed as a #3 Special Draft selection on June 13, 1981 with the San Diego Padres, making to

the majors in 1986.

Kruk’s favorite team growing up was the Cincinnati Reds. “My grandfather, who lived in Boone County, would always listen to the Reds on the radio. He loved the Reds and he told me one day he hoped I would play for them, never did, but almost got traded to them by the Padres but the deal fell through.” On July 30, 1995, as a member of the Chicago White Sox, in a game at Baltimore’s Camden Yards, Kruk singled and retired standing on first base, taking himself out of the game, never to play again.

These days during the baseball season, Kruk serves a baseball analyst for ESPN. You can see him on Baseball Tonight. I asked Kruk what is it like working for the world’s largest sports network. “It’s fun, it keeps me in the game and with my job as an analyst, now I am a hitting coach, pitching coach, manager, general manager and at the end of the day I don’t lose games. So that’s a great thing, I’m undefeated as an ESPN analyst.” During his career, Kruk was three-time All-Star as a member of the Phillies and played in the 1993 World Series for Philly.

It’s was fun meeting Kruk and watching him on West Virginia Public Television later that night and I can’t wait to see him again on ESPN. Maybe I can be like him someday.

Exchanges make connections around world For cultural exchange and vocational experience, the Rotary Foundation has sponsored GSE teams visiting between nations of the world.

These were Group Study Exchange teams which were made up of four or five young professionals, 25 to 40 years of age, who were not Rotarians. The GSE groups were headed by a Rotarian, however; someone like Putnam's Don Broyles, who led a team to Australia in 2006.

A GSE experience provided an introduction to Rotary for W. Paul Grist, a realtor in Greenbrier County, and President of the Lewisburg Rotary Club.

"I was unaware of all the things Rotary did," he told Putnam club during a recent meeting. "I realized that Rotary was something much bigger than just meeting and eating each week.

"Seven years ago I was part of a team visiting Japan," he said.

During the exchange of several weeks duration, the team members had an up-close and personal exposure to Japanese culture and business practices.

Team members lived with

Japanese families, staying four or five days in each host home.

"I lived once with a businessman who sponsored his own sumo wrestler," said Grist. "Another time I was the guest of a monk in a monastery that was five or six hundred years old."

Team members came from different vocations, and they visited Japanese sites representative of the types of work they did back home.

They spent most of their visit in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, and made a trip to Chiba across the bay.

They were treated to the Japanese delicacy of rice and raw squid dipped in soy sauce. He learned that fish eyes are quite nutritional.

"They eat a lot of seafood," he said.

Most people rent houses or live in apartments, Grist told the group. Homes are too expensive to own. A cat or dog in the home is a mark of status. The cost of upkeep of pets is too expensive for many families.

"Rotary membership in Japan conveys a great deal of respect," Grist said. "The dues are about

$5,000 a year and the introduction fee is about double that.

"But once you're in, you are a member of the family. They roll out the red carpet."

Once back in Lewisburg, Paul Grist took the Rotary pledge of community service.

"We have a lot of young members who don't know too much about Rotary," he said. "Rotary is worldwide in scope, but you've got to get involved and get engaged."

More opportunities may be coming soon: Rotary International through its Foundation Fund has made some major changes in its GSE program.

The GSEs are now VTTs - that means Vocational Training Teams. Team members may be Rotarians. The focus and limit of the visits may be determined by the team.

And team members will do more than observe. Visitors will work alongside their hosts.

The visit must have "sustainability" and "measurable impact." That means that the work must make a difference and the changes will continue after the tour has been completed.

Paul Grist spoke to the Putnam County Rotary Club about the exchange program.

Team members must have at least two years of professional experience in the area of focus, and the team leader - not re-

quired to be a Rotarian - must be an expert in the field.

Global grants for VTTs must support at least one of the goals of the Rotary Foundation: Peace and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.

Vocational grants may be awarded in cooperation with "strategic partners" who determine the activities and develop relationships with local professionals.

"You plant a seed and let it grow," said Paul Grist. "That's what Rotary is all about."

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TheSkinny www.tri-countyymca.org Gaining weight during the holidays seems to be inevitable. Many of us tend to indulge and splurge and the next thing you know there’s another 10 pounds to lose. And sometimes, those pounds don’t go away. Fear not though. There are ways to practice responsibility during Thanksgiving that will help in the long run. Basically, the rule to follow is to eat less and exercise more but there are other tips that can help but there are some additional ways that Thanksgiving won’t turn into a weight watcher nightmare. • Eat Breakfast. The morning of Thanksgiving, don’t skip breakfast. By eating a smaller meal in the morning you can better control your hunger later in the day, resulting in better choices during the big meal. • Try to include light exercise. If possible, try to get in a quick walk or run the morning of Thanksgiving. Check and see if any local gyms are open if the weather is inclement. The exercise will help kick start your day and help burn a few extra calories. • Use some variations in your recipes to help create lower calorie dishes. Use fat-free broth for gravy and basting, sugar substitutes, lower fat yogurt and sour cream and fresh fruit as a dessert alternative. • Watch your portions. Evaluate the foods offered at the table and try to select smaller portions of food that aren’t offered typically.

If necessary, use a smaller plate to make the plate look fuller. • Try to skip seconds. There will always be time for leftovers so try and not go back for a second helping. This way, there can be room for dessert. Besides, everyone knows that leftovers are better the next day. • Watch your alcohol. Alcoholic drinks can add up quickly in the calorie bank. Make sure to drink plenty of water so you stay hydrated between drinks. It will help limited the calories and keep you sober. • Focus on the friends and family. Thanksgiving should not be focused on food, but on fellowship with loved ones. Make sure to take time to visit and talk in between those bites of Thanksgiving dinner.

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Marshall University String Quartet preformed for Teays Valley Strings at their fall program. Teays Valley Strings is made up of students from kindergarten through high school. Dr. Fred Meyer travels daily from South Charleston to provide lessons free of charge to students after school for children in Putnam County. Instruments are provided to students by donations received from the community.

COMMUNITY FROM PAGE 1 ciation gave the invocation and Teays Valley Physical Therapy Center owner Cindy Skiles led the Pledge of Allegiance, everyone enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving lunch prepared by Mary Zigmond and her staff of The Gallery.

As Superintendent Chuck Hatfield introduced the young guests from West Teays, he noted that Putnam County schools saw a higher percentage of growth than any county in the state last year.

He noted the quality as well, adding that the system has had great success adding the “Leader in Me� process to classrooms. It focuses on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People� and now is in place at all elementary schools in the county. “We are seeing an absolute culture change in schools as we implement this program,� Hatfield said before the third-graders sang about the habits they try to practice every day.

Putnam Chamber President Marty Chapman encouraged all those present to participate in the chamber’s education efforts and also thanked veterans in the audience as well as those past and present around the globe. “Freedom of the press is brought to us not by the editor of the newspaper, but by the solider,� Chapman noted.

Joe Haynes, president of the Putnam County Commission, listed more than a dozen things area residents should be thankful for, including: • The economic health of the county, which allows officials to meet needs while keeping tax rates low. • Putnam County’s unemployment rate, which dropped to 5 percent in the past year. • Efforts of the county commission, judicial branch and

A good crowd turned out for Celebrate Putnam to hear what people in Putnam County are thankful for during the past year. law enforcement to keep regional jail bills low and allow for expenditures elsewhere. • Water projects in the outlying areas of the county that have extended water lines more than 20 miles and serve more than 200 households. • The Putnam PSD, honored as the top water system in the state, which has started the largest wastewater construction project in its history to provide service to about 500 homes and businesses, opening up new areas to development. • Programs through Parks and Recreation, including expansion of Valley Park. • Construction of awardwinning schools and the educators who mold our future public servants. • The Putnam County Animal Shelter, which thanks to many donors and volunteers will serve the community and allow for more adoptions and increased awareness of spay and neuter programs. • A prescription discount program that has saved county residents almost $400,000. • Our many houses of

worship and the help they provide to people in need; • The small businesses that are the backbone of the economy as well as the expansion at Toyota and addition of FLSmidth in Fraziers Bottom. • Builders and developers who continue to provide quality housing. • County workers, who toil in offices, patrol cars, ambulances, dog runs and courtrooms to keep us safe and secure. • Volunteers, including those who serve as firefighters to make our community a better place, help in schools, and works on numerous boards and commissions. • Organizations such as the Chamber, Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis and others who put service above self.

Haynes closed his remarks with another tribute to veterans and those still serving.

Lynne Fruth, president and chairman of the board of Fruth Pharmacy, gave the keynote address to the group. For details on her remarks and the history of the company, see next week’s issue of The Putnam Standard.

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Town to offer land to highest bidder

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD - A 1.10-acre parcel of land along W. Va. Route 817 will go to the highest bidder at a public auction.

During a special meeting Wednesday Nov. 20, Winfield council members voted to place a minimum starting bid of $162,500 with right of first refusal on the property. This decision comes after national auto parts chain O'Reilly’s offered the town $160,000 - $19,000 more than the land's appraised value.

"No property has been sold in a while, so this gives us a good starting point that some entity will already pay more money than the appraised value," said Mayor Randy Barrett.

Once sold, 2.10-acres of land

beside the property will remain town-owned. Councilmember Frank Bannister showed concern about the two parcels.

"What did the developers say about the remainder?" he asked.

Barrett responded, "I was thinking all we were trying to do was make sure we're not losing money on 2/3 of the property if we sell 1/3 of it."

Bannister answered, "I'm just interested in getting the best bang for the buck for the city."

The councilmember made a motion to put the property up for auction. Councilmember Ryan Powers seconded.

"Would this be an opportune time to market the other two parcels of land when O'Reilly's goes in there?" Powers asked.

Councilmember Kevin Karnes answered, "I'd say let O'Reilly's get in there - the strip center in-

creases with that."

Karnes added the "right to first refusal" option to the motion in an effort to give the town more authority on accepting or denying the winning bidder.

"I think that's a smart move," he said.

The council approved.

Town Attorney Tim Lafon concluded, "Zoning laws will prevent a lot of things, but O'Reilly's is a reputable business. However, this is a public auction and anybody can bid, and if someone up-bids, then it's a win-win."

Town officials will advertise the land auction and hold the public event either before Christmas or after Jan. 1. The winning bidder will put 10 percent down the day of the auction.

Keep watching The Putnam Standard as this story develops.

American Legion to host town hall meeting on VA Health-Care Quality WASHINGTON - The American Legion, the country’s largest organization of wartime veterans, will host a local town hall meeting for veterans that will focus on the past, present and future of health care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in Huntington, W. Va. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at American Legion Post 16 on1421 Sixth Ave. in Huntington. Members of the Legion’s System Worth Saving (SWS) Task Force will attend.

Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces and are currently receiving health care from VA are encouraged to participate.

Local members of all veterans service organizations are also welcome to attend.

The SWS team will also visit the VA medical center the following day to interview patients, staff and administrators. "We conduct these site visits each year to evaluate and report on the quality of health care our veterans are receiving," said Ralph Bozella, chairman of the task force. “Our next report will take a comprehensive look at VA health care since we first started evaluating it.”

The SWS program was created in 2003 by then-American Legion

National Commander Ron Conley.

“The input and feedback that we receive from veterans during these town hall meetings helps us understand firsthand what challenges and recommendations they have for improving their medical care,” Bozella said.

The town hall meeting and hospital visit are conducted by

members of the Legion's SWS Task Force, which travel to about 15 VA medical centers per year.

The task force compiles an annual report based on its findings and submits it to Congress, the White House and senior VA leadership.

For more information on the town hall meeting, contact Jacob Gadd at jgadd@legion.org.

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Chamber Business After Hours

Travis McGrath, branch manager of the Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union branch on Teays Valley Road, talks about the company during the Nov. 19 Putnam Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

The Putnam Chamber of Commerce November Business After Hours at Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union drew a good crowd.

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Bring your own device program at Hurricane High

By Taylor Owen Hurricane High School

“Okay be sure to bring your cellphones or tablets tomorrow,” is something you wouldn’t expect to hear your teachers say, but this school year you might just hear it.

Teachers, students and administrators are looking forward to a big change in the school policy with the adoption of the Bring Your Own Device Program (BYOD). This 2013 school year, Putnam County is introducing the BYOD program to the schools.

This program will enable students to bring their phones, iPads, Kindles and any other electronic device into class for learning purposes.

Ronda Moncada, Hurricane High School librarian and teacher, is well informed on the program and believes it will have a very positive impact on students.

The school has taken into consideration of those who don’t have access to a device and has several devices students and teacher can check out as they would a library book, she said.

“Right now in the library, we have five iPads and five Kindles and seven Google tablets,” Moncada said. “I’m hoping that we’ll get more devices so that when teachers have students who don’t have devices of their

own, we can easily check out some devices to the teacher, and the teacher can let the students use the devices we have here.”

She said students can already check out the Kindles, but the teachers will have to check out the iPads because of the high replacement cost.

When trying out new things, new problems will likely occur.

One perceivable problem is the possibility of having a device being abused.

Students may try to use them for social media or texting instead of research and other schoolwork. Moncada believes that with close monitoring teachers will be able to notice when students are using their device for the wrong purpose and that students will eventually understand the rules.

“There are a lot of times I need to use my phone just to look up things I don’t understand in class and don’t have time to ask about, but I know I will get in trouble for getting my phone out, so I know this program will be good for me, and other students too,” said Breanna, a ninth grade student.

The BYOD program will more than likely make learning easier on everyone and give more access to students. Putnam County Schools and students are looking forward to the new opportunities this program will allow.

School News

Whaples, the legend of Poca High School

By Bethany Randolph Poca High School

The term ‘once a dot always a dot’ is an understatement when it comes to Fred Whaples.

Whaples has been involved with Poca High School since 1976. He has come to be known as a legend of the Dots.

“He has made a difference by motivating a lot of students because of consistency and pushing students to achieve much more then they generally would,” James Abshire said.

His love for school and will to succeed has made a difference in so many lives, he added.

Like everyone Whaples has had many ups and downs in life, but he wouldn’t change a thing.

“The good students and friendliness of Poca High School makes coming back year after year enjoyable,” he said.

Although the number of students and parent involvement in

By Cydney McGrew Poca High School

Freshmen, Casey Skeens and MJ McKneely, had high expectations about coming into high school. Starting high school was a bit nerve racking, but both students were up for the challenge.

Since Skeens has started school, she has enjoyed the experience as much as possible.

One of her favorite things about high school is the freedom.

She likes the fact that the teachers are more trustworthy.

“In high school, teachers aren’t as strict, as opposed to middle school,” she said. “You kind of fend for yourself here.”

For McKneely, adjusting to high school was a difficult transition but he is making the best out of the experience.

“It’s kind of hard to be a freshman because you go from being the king of the castle in 8th grade, to being the new kid

in high school,” he said.

McKneely understands that freshman year is a huge turning point and doing your best is extremely important.

“As a freshman this is the year you really find yourself,” he said. “You decide what you want to be and who you are going to be as a person.”

Life has changed quite of bit for both students.

Between school work, sports, and their social life, balancing their schedule is a challenge.

Taking on more responsibility is tough but they are getting the hang of it.

Several goals have been set for both Skeens and McKneely.

Having good sports teams and making good grades are just a couple of goals they hope to achieve in the rest of their high school career.

Both students are anxious to see what happens to their life in the future but are ready to take on the task.

Fred Whaples enjoys motivating Poca High School students. the school has decreased over the years, Whaples said no matter what happens he will always be there for the dots.

“You accomplish more with cooperation than with competi-

tion,” he said.

Over the years Whaples has taught at other schools and even been offered other jobs, but he has been and always will be a dot.

McNeil hopes to follow in mother’s footsteps

By Destiny Echols

Life as a freshman

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Poca High School

Cheyenne McNeil discovered her talents at an early age.

This Poca High School senior started dancing in her mother’s dance studio, Kelle Boggs Dance Studio, almost as soon as she could walk.

The dance studio has been in McNeil’s family for 35 years. It was handed down to McNeil’s mother, Dena McNeil from her mother Kelle Boggs.

Kelle Boggs Dance Studio has won a couple of dance competitions a year since 1978 and McNeil has won several awards herself. She won PDTA and Starpower workshop scholarships.

She also has won a $100 scholarship to take classes from world renowned choreographers.

McNeil said her future plans include attending college and getting a bachelor’s degree in

business.

“I will be traveling in and out of New York City to take dance classes and programs at Broadway Dance Center,” she said.

McNeil wants to come back and someday take over the studio for her mother.

“It’s a very fun and educational environment in the dance aspect of life and what it offers” she said. “If anyone wants to pursue dancing as a career, then Kelle Boggs Dance Studio is definitely the place to be. It really has had such an impact on my life.”

Jordyn Landers is a dancer at Kelle Boggs Dance Studio. She thinks McNeil is well on her to following her mother’s footsteps.

“When Cheyenne dances she feels the music,” she said. “You can tell it’s her passion.

As a teacher she knows what she is doing. She has had plenty of experience.”

Poca High School senior Cheyenne McNeil started dancing at a young age.

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Cross Country

Tuesday,November 26,2013 – Page 9

3 high schools, 19 runners, 1 race

Luke Miller and Tori Dent will represent the Redskins 2013 Footlocker Cross Country Championship.

Matt Durgin, Brian Gray, Braxton Castro, R. J. Weiford, Tony Salgado, Nathan Machel will represent the Generals at the 2013 Footlocker Cross Country Championship.

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Nineteen athletes will represent three area high schools during the Footlocker Cross Country Championship Saturday Nov. 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Cabell Midland is sending 11; Winfield six and Hurricane two.

Andrew Short, Allison Short, Katie Riedel, Austin Jordan, Jonathan Hathaway, Jeremiah Parlock, Hunter Adkins, Luke Short, Will Sheils, Brandon Atkinson and Nick Salmons are the Knights competing in the race.

Salmons placed 8th at the West Virginia AAA State Cross Country Meet Saturday Nov. 2, logging a time of 16:16 or 5:15 per mile pace for the hilly 5k course.

He aims to break 16 minutes Saturday.

"I'm ready to see what I can do on a national level," the all-state runner said. "I'm going to have to have a strong mindset- it's not going to come easy."

Allison Short placed among the top 35 runners at the West Virginia Girls AAA State Cross Country Meet. The freshman logged a time of 21:20 or 6:53 per mile for the 5k race.

She hopes to run under 21 minutes at Footlocker.

"I'm going to go in and have fun and do my best," Short said.

"I will stay smooth, relaxed and be praying for a positive mindset."

She will race with fellow runner Tori Dent from Hurricane High School. Dent is excited to have the chance to compete against some of the nation's best.

"This is my last year at Footlocker, and I've worked really

hard all year," the senior said.

Dent will follow in her sister Alex Dent's footsteps. She is the 2009 state cross country champion. The Hurricane graduate ran a 19:15 during that race.

Dent hopes to beat her sister's time at the Footlocker race.

"I want to run a sub-18:00," she said.

Luke Miller will also represent the Redskins at the meet. The senior is excited to compete in his last high school cross country race.

"This is going to be a once-ina-lifetime experience," Miller said. "It's very humbling to know that I will be competing against a vast group of talent, and this will inspire me to do my best."

He ran an 18:31 at the state meet, but hopes to beat that time.

"My goal is to break 18, place well and maybe get some redemption," Miller said.

The Redskin will race with fellow Winfield runners R. J. Weiford, Matt Durgin, Braxton Castro, Brian Gray, Nathan Machel and Tony Salgado.

R. J. Weiford placed 9th at the state meet with a time of 16:17.

The sophomore is ready to run well Saturday.

"It's an honor to see how I will compare against some of the nation's best," the all-state runner said. "I want to get as close to the low 15:30’s as possible."

To accomplish this, he runs with fellow teammates every day, logging more than 60 miles a week.

"We're keeping the same structure with speed workouts, tempo runs and base runs," Salgado said. "We're putting the miles in and getting our endurance up."

Machel hopes his last high

school cross country race will end with a personal record.

"I want to keep improving, and as a senior there are not many opportunities to do this much longer, so I'm going to take advantage of it," he said.

The young man summed up an attitude shared by many competitive runners.

"When our hearts override our minds, there's nothing we can't do," Machel said.

Andrew Short, Allison Short, Katie Riedel, Austin Jordan, Jonathan Hathaway, Jeremiah Parlock, Hunter Adkins, Luke Short, Will Sheils, Brandon Atkinson and Nick Salmons will represent the Knights at the 2013 Footlocker Cross Country Championship.

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By Velma Kitchens Running Away Have you ever thought of running away from your life as it is? Just loading up the car and heading out on the interstate and not knowing where you are going, just going away? Well, I think we all “feel” like that but our feelings must be kept in check. Feelings are deceiving.

We are human, but really, when you do get to where you end up, problems are still with you and the things you are running from are still staring at you in your face.

When we were growing up, my Dad would get the notion to move to another state and start over with his family and a new job, and this is where my travelling days when I was young began. Dad somehow always found a job, but back in the late 60's if you quit one job you could always find another anyway. Dad would always find a job no matter where we were.

We crossed the Chesapeake Bay bridge to go to Maryland and we kids loved the bridge (I think Dad was somewhat leery of the bridge).

But we kept moving back home to West Virginia and head out again somewhere else in the future. When we came back to West Virginia most of the time Dad would find a house for rent, but when he didn't and he had to work to save the money, we would stay with my Grandma Carpenter until we moved into our new house.

No matter where we moved we always came back to West Virginia.

So, what’s the moral of this story? The grass is not greener on the other side of the state. Why not just stick it out where you are and ask the Lord for His help and guidance? I read a quote somewhere and the quote said “feelings come and feelings go, and feelings are deceiving, my merit is the Word of God, nothing else is worth believing”. How true it is.

Putnam County adult drug court opens Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin was in attendance for the opening ceremony of the Putnam County Adult Drug Court located in the Putnam County Judicial Building at 3389 Winfield Road.

The ceremony was held in the courtroom of Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit (Putnam County) Judge Joseph K. Reeder, who will supervise the new drug court serving Putnam County adults.

The drug court began operating November 18. LaKeisha BarronBrown is the drug court probation officer.

Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Phillip M. Stowers supervises the Putnam County Juvenile Drug Court, which opened

in 2010.

West Virginia has a growing network of adult and juvenile drug courts, which are intensive supervision probation programs.

Juvenile drug court participants are usually in the program for six to eight months. Initially, a participant meets with the drug court judge weekly and a probation officer several times per week. Juvenile drug court is intended for youths who are at risk of becoming addicted, not those who are already addicted.

Adult drug courts include those who already are addicted.

Participants complete a treatment program of no less than twelve months. They are re-

quired to attend group and individual counseling, to take drug tests multiple times per week, to perform community service work, to participate in education programs, and to work on individualized rehabilitation plans as directed. They meet with probation officers frequently and see the drug court judge at least weekly.

The average annual cost incurred by the state for one adult drug court participant is approximately $7,100 compared to $18,000 in jail or $25,000 in prison. About 10 percent of drug court graduates return to jail compared to 80 percent of drug offenders who have not gone through drug court programs.

Teays Valley hospital to become official part of CAMC

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Interviewing Poca High School seniors in a recent Portfolio Fair were (left to right) Denise Springer, Don Broyles, Tana Carpenter, Steve Patrick, Steve Neher and Sam Sentelle. Student portfolio preparation and interviews are required for graduation by Putnam County Schools.

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Charleston Area Medical Center’s board voted to officially merge its Teays Valley hospital into the system, a mostly administrative move that will have little to no effect from a public perspective, a spokesman said.

The hospital, purchased by CAMC in 2006, will be the fourth in the system joining Memorial, General and Women and Children’s hospitals in Charleston.

CAMC's boards of trustees and directors approved the move last week, following a request from the Teays Valley board in October.

It’s expected to finalize early next year.

CAMC spokesman Dale Witte said unity and efficiency helped drive the decision.

"When you have roughly 7,000 employees in the different companies of the hospital system, there's room to feel separated, but it does help to have everyone working with the same

goals, policies and procedures," Witte said. "Overall everything will be the same. This mainly puts changes on paper to help us be more efficient."

The merger is more an internal adjustment that patients and employees of the hospital may not notice. Witt said combining the two will make things simpler.

Stephen Smith, chairman of the Teays Valley board, is expected to join the CAMC board after the merger.

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Obituaries

Page 12 –Tuesday,November 26,2013 JUSTINE BYRNSIDE CHARLES RAY DILLARD GARY E. JORDAN JAMES EDWARD LEWIS II, "BUB" RUFUS GAY PRIDDY AMY E. PRITT JEFFREY NEAL "JEFF" WARD WILLIAM "BILL" WESLEY WERTZ III DANNY KEITH WHITTINGTON RUBY WHITTINGTON JAMES EDWARD "JIM" WILLIAMS

JUSTINE BYRNSIDE Justine Byrnside, 86, of West Melbourne, Fla., passed away Nov. 11, 2013. Justine was born in Hurricane, on July 17, 1927.

She was a resident of the Melbourne/West Melbourne area for over 17 years. Her proudest earthly achievement was serving for three years in the United States Marine Corps. She often wished she had stayed in a lot longer.

Prior to retirement, she worked for the federal government in the Washington, D.C., area.

Survivors include Shirley Wagner, a longtime friend of 54 years, of West Melbourne. She is also survived by Patricia Byrnside, a sister-in-law and good friend, of West Melbourne; three nieces, Barbara Raphael of Richardson, Texas, Brenda Wren of Reston, Va., Bethany Byrnside of Melbourne, Fla., and several great-nieces and -nephews.

Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at First Baptist Church, Hurricane with the Rev. Cary Vaughn, CEO of Love Worth Finding in Memphis, Tenn., officiating. Burial was at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

Donations may be made to VITAS Health Care Corporation, 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32934.

Allen Funeral, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

CHARLES RAY DILLARD Mr. Charles Ray Dillard, 59, of Liberty, passed away Nov. 13, 2013.

He was an employee of Old Castle Inc. and attended Liberty Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Otho Dillard.

Mr. Dillard is survived by his wife, Jenny Dillard; mother, Helen Dillard; children, Timmy and wife, Becky Dillard, and Tasha and hus-

band, Stacy Barnhart; brothers and sisters, Kenneth Dillard, Ivan Dillard, Sandy Halstead, Loretta Harrison and Michael Dillard; and three grandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 16, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Ralph Ranson officiating. Burial was in Barnett Chapel Cemetery.

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

GARY E. JORDAN Gary E. Jordan, 74, of Hometown, passed away Nov. 11, 2013.

He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and retired from the state of West Virginia, where he worked as a surveyor. He attended Faith Christian Fellowship in Buffalo and was an avid deer hunter.

Born Oct. 5, 1939, he was the son of the late William J. Jordan and Virginia D. Kenney Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Hazel Watson Jordan; daughters, Kimberly (Carl) Schoolcraft of Cross Lanes and Shelly Gove of Lantana, Fla.; and sons, Sean Jordan of Hometown and William (Lesa) Jordan of Eleanor.

Gary is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Nov. 16, at Faith Christian Fellowship, Buffalo, with Pastor Paul Boggess officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to Raynes Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Buffalo, WV 25033, in memory of Gary Jordan.

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

Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES EDWARD LEWIS II, "BUB" James Edward Lewis II, "Bub," 46, passed away Nov. 13, 2013.

He is survived by his mom, Edna Lewis (Carl Bishop); sister, Sherry Lewis (Terry Mullins); sister, Joyce Miller (Ronnie Miller); and brother, Joe Lewis (Kelly Lewis). His most cherished treasures were his nieces and nephews, Beth, Josh, Macey, Austin, Riley, Gracie and Catalina, and also his four-legged companion, Cookie.

He was preceded in death by his dad, James E. Lewis, and grandparents, Delbert (Amy) Lewis and

Gordon (Irene) Erwin.

Services were held at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, on Nov. 15 Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

RUFUS GAY PRIDDY Mr. Rufus Gay Priddy, 72, of Red House, passed away Nov. 11, 2013.

Rufus was retired from Laborers Local No. 1353 and an Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rufus Priddy Jr.; father, Leo Priddy; mother, Myrtle Priddy; and brother, James Priddy.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Priddy; daughters, Jackie Newson of Nitro and Christy Priddy of Nitro; sons, Clarence and wife, Sarah Priddy, of Barboursville, Jon and wife, Jennifer Priddy, of Nitro and Roger and wife, Janie Priddy, of Red House; 14 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and three brothers, Frank, Jerry and Larry Priddy.

Services were held Nov. 14, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Dunlap officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.

The family suggests donations are made to Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2, Poca, WV 25159.

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

AMY E. PRITT Amy E. Pritt, 90, of Bloomingrose, died Nov. 12, 2013.

She retired from K-Mart in Kanawha City after 28 years of service and was a faithful member of The Church of Christ, Bloomingrose where she served as a Sunday school teacher. She was a Rosie Riveter during World War II at the Oakridge TN nuclear facility where she worked on the atomic bomb.

She was preceded in death by husband, Winters Pritt on February 9, 1979; sons, John M. and Richard Lewis Pritt; parents, John and Judy Valley Pride; sisters, Sarah Roach, Martha Reed, Ann Ousley; and brother, Harry Pride.

Surviving are her daughter, Kathy Anderson of Teays Valley; son, Michael S. Pritt of New Albany, Ind.; sister, Waneta Newsome of Va.; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Nov. 18, at the Church of Christ Bloomingrose. Burial was in Mechanics Cemetery, Bloomingrose.

Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

JEFFREY NEAL "JEFF" WARD Jeffrey Neal "Jeff" Ward, 55, of Huntington, passed away at his residence.

Jeff was born February 2, 1958,

The Putnam Standard in Huntington, son of the late Charlie and JoAnna Mathews Ward.

He was a graduate of Alderson & Broadus College where he earned his master's degree. Jeff was most recently a Physician's Assistant with Thomas Memorial Hospital and had worked as an EMT for Putnam County EMS. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Chelse, of Charleston.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City, assisted the Ward family.

WILLIAM "BILL" WESLEY WERTZ III William "Bill" Wesley Wertz III, 76, of Milton, Florida, died Nov. 13, 2013.

Bill was born and raised in Charleston, and was a son of the late William Wertz Jr. and Sarah Wertz.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Beth Wertz; children, William "Billy" W. Wertz IV and wife, Debbie of Hurricane, Timothy A. Wertz and wife, Gina of Ramona, Calif., Kathy Wertz and her partner, Cathy Caruthers of Winfield and Mark D. Wertz and wife, Rae of Milton, Fla; grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Devashish Desai, David W. Wertz, Alex Wertz, Lauren WertzCaruthers, Matthew Wertz, Sarah Wertz, Ryan Wertz, Casey Wertz, Charlie Caruthers and Austin Caruthers; sister, Barbara (Jim) Jones of Hurricane; half-brother, Robert Booze; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Nov. 18, at First Baptist Church of Hurricane, Hurricane, with Jim McGehee and the Rev. Jerry Losh officiating.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.

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

DANNY KEITH WHITTINGTON Danny Keith Whittington, 59, of Scott Depot, passed away Nov. 5, 2013.

He was born to the late Benjamin and Ernestine Erwin Whittington in Charleston on May 21, 1954. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Whittington.

Danny was retired from the carpentry trade and had also worked as a mail carrier.

He is survived by his children, Danielle Mathes (Anthony) of Fraziers Bottom and Dusty Whittington (Heather) and their son, Gavin, of Red House; and his brother, David Whittington of Scott Depot.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.

Anyone wishing to share a

memory or online condolence may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

RUBY WHITTINGTON Ruby Whittington, 92, of Ruby Lou Drive, Buffalo, passed away Nov. 14, 2013. She was born July 14, 1921, to Benjamin Adam and Virginia Criner Cornell. She lived all her life in Putnam County and was a long-time member of the Cross Creek Community Church.

Ruby was preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 61 years, Melvin F. Whittington; in 1996 by a daughter, Jeanette; by her brothers, Donald, Clayton, Stanley and Paul; her sisters, Louise Gillenwaters, Fay Jeffers, Melva Mitchell, Gracie Higginbotham, and Myrtle Thomas; and three infant brothers and sister.

Survivors include her children, Gail Whittington of Buffalo, Pearl (James) Bush of Liberty, Jean (Alvie) Witt of Charleston, Darrel (Carol) Whittington of Buffalo, David (Gale) Whittington of Red House, Dale (Fay) Whittington of Red House; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; six step great-grandchildren; four step great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Cornell of Lancaster, Ohio, Bill of Muskegon Heights, Mich; sister, Annalee Toney of Yawkey; sisters-in-law, Ruth Cornell of Alkol, Avis Cornell of Elyria, Ohio, and Dorothy Reed of Elkview.

Special thanks from the family to Dr. Samuel Henson for his many visits for these years of caring for our mother.

Funeral services were held Nov. 16, at Cross Creek Community Church, Buffalo, with Pastor Alvie Witt and Pastor Larry Mobley officiating. Burial was in the Cross Creek Cemetery.

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

Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES EDWARD "JIM" WILLIAMS James Edward "Jim" Williams, 75, of Scott Depot, passed away Nov. 12.

He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence, and daughter, Bonnie Williams.

Jim was a retired pipefitter and a U.S. Marines veteran. He loved woodworking and his family.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Patricia Clatworthy Williams; son, Christopher Robin Williams of California, Ky.; daughter, Patricia Ann Williams of Scott Depot; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 15, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Tom Wise officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

Legal Notices

The Putnam Standard

Tuesday,November 26,2013 – Page 13

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and Notice of the Beneficiary/Servicer’s election to sell property, is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee(s) by that certain Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2007, executed by Jerimy Hazlewood to Dru A. Shope, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 835, at Page 766, which Deed of Trust was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to The Huntington National Bank by ASSIGNMENT dated October 29, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 54, at Page 851. Hereford & Riccardi, PLLC was appointed as Trustee

by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated November 4, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1058, at Page 999. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Putnam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013, AT 1:15 O’CLOCK P.M. All those certain lots or parcels of land, together with the app u r t e n a n c e s thereunto belonging, lying and being in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and described as follows: PARCEL ONE: BEGINNING at an iron pin set in the northerly controlled access line of Interstate Project No. 1-641, said point also being in the division line of the Shidler parcel of land; thence leaving said common division line and with the controlled access line of said Interstate Project I-64-1 with a curve to the right having a radius of 7769.44 feet concentric to Route I-64 centerline and in an easterly direction 339.23 feet to a point in the division line of the parcel herein conveyed and the Woods parcel;

thence leaving said Route I-64 and with the Woods line N. 2° 10’ E., 163.85 feet; thence with said Woods line N. 83° 46’ E., 66.68 feet to the corner of the Woods parcel and the Vaughan parcel; thence with the Vaughan line the same, N. 83° 46’ E., 27.80 feet; thence with the same Vaughan line, N. 52° 05’ E., 123.70 feet; thence with same Vaughan line, S. 63° 44’ E., 120.90 feet to a point in the Route 44 (Bills Creek Road) western right of way line; thence with said Route 44 right of way line and being 75 feet left of and parallel to Route 44 centerline, N. 5° 20’ W., 396.47 feet to a point in the division line of the parcel herein conveyed and the Halstead parcel; thence with Halstead line, S. 71° 40’ W., 285.88 feet; thence N. 01° 42’ E., 60.91 feet; thence N. 68° 13’ W., 329.06 feet to a point in the Shidler parcel, S. 02° 26’ W., 641.89 feet to the place of beginning, and estimated to contain 6.77 acres, more or less, it being the intention of the parties of the first part herein to convey unto the party of the second party, by the execution of this conveyance of all of the lands owned by the parties of the first part herein situate north of Interstate Project No. I-64-1 and west of Route 44 (Bills Creek Road).

PARCEL TWO: Situate on Putnam County Route No. 44 between I-64 and U.S. Route 3 in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia.

BEGINNING at a point in the western revised right of way line, said point being in the western original right of way line and 75 feet left of and at right angle to Putnam County Route 44 centerline at Station 24 + 88, Project I-641(22)41, Putnam County, West Virginia; thence N. 5° 19’ 57” W., with said western original right of way line, parallel to centerline, 336 feet to a point in the western revised right of way line, said point being 75 feet left of and at right angle to centerline at Station 28 + 24; thence northeasterly with said revised right of way line 48 feet, more or less, to a point 30 feet left of and at right angle to centerline at Station 28 + 35; thence south-

easterly in a reverse centerline direction, continuing with said revised right of way line, parallel to centerline, 343 feet to a point 30 feet left of and at right angle to centerline at Station 24 + 92; thence southwesterly continuing with said revised right of way line 45 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning and containing 5,030 square feet (0.115 acre) of permanent drainage easement in, over, through and across the above described piece of real estate that is to be reserved from this conveyance.

This is the same property conveyed unto Jerimy Hazlewood by deed dated June 28, 2007, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 476, at Page 487.

TERMS OF SALE: 1) The property will be conveyed in an "AS IS" physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-ofways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk's office or affecting the subject property.

2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.

3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.

4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.

5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate the property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. 6) The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee by cashier’s check,

cash or the equivalent within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent.

Given under my hand this 13th day of November 2013.

HEREFORD & RICCARDI, PLLCTRUSTEE By: Philip B. Hereford, Member 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: (304) 346 1800 2t 11-26, 12- 3 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and Notice of the Beneficiary/Servicer’s election to sell property, is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Trustee(s) by that certain Deed of Trust dated October 12, 2007, executed by Jeffrey T. Vaughn and Renea M. Vaughn to Robert M. Fletcher, Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Book 849, at Page 18. Philip B. Hereford was appointed as Trustee by APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE dated October 27, 2010, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 953, at Page 737. The borrowers defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Trustee has been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Trustee will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Putnam County, in Winfield, West Virginia, on: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. All those certain lots, tracts, or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate on the Waters of Sigmon Fork, a tributary of Eighteen Mile Creek, in Union Tax District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: PARCEL NO. ONE:

Beginning in a stone set in the ground on the east side of the Sigmon Fork Road, a corner to the tract of Berth Lovejoy; thence N. 47 deg. E. 55 poles to a stone near the top of a ridge and on the west hillside; thence N. 62 deg. W. 24 poles 11 links to a stone on the east side of Rhodes Branch and on a steep hillside; thence up the branch, N. 21 deg. E. 4 poles to a Linden tree on the east side of said branch; thence crossing the branch N. 491/2 deg. W. 16 poles to a white oak on an east hillside, witnessed by a small sugar maple and by an “x” cut in the face of a small cliff; thence S. 33 deg.

W. 28 poles to a stone on the end of a point between Rhodes Branch and Sigmon Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence S. 36 deg. W. 31 poles to a stone set in the ground on the east side of Sigmon Fork Road; thence up said road, S. 62 deg. E. 30 poles to the beginning, containing twelve (12) acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. TWO: Beginning at a stone in the line of Sam Boggess fourteen (14) poles from the Sigman Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence up the hill, S. 71 E. 40-4/5 poles to a black oak; thence S. 48-1/2 E. 24 poles to a black oak, S. 32 E. 52 poles in stone and white oak on the ridge in line of M. A. Lovejoy with lines of same N. 30 E. 24 poles to a stake and Lynn stump, N. 62 E. 55 poles to a stone on south side of Sigman Fork, N. 17 W. 17 poles to a stone on Carvel Bone Branch and the road; thence down the road, N. 63 W. 105 poles to a stone in R. F. Lovejoy’s line with same, S. 24 W. 6-1/4 poles to a stone, S. 83 W. 22 poles to a Sycamore and S. 75 W. 22 poles to a stone in Sigman Fork, corner to land of Sam Boggess, with same S. 13 W. 14 poles to the beginning, containing 40-3/8 acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. THREE: Beginning at a post on the north side of Sand Hill Road, same being in the line of Rufus Thornton; thence N. 47 E. 13 poles 9 links to a white oak on a steep point; thence along the south hillside S. 35 E. 2 poles to a stone; thence S. 49 E. 6 poles to a stone; thence S. 57 E. 6 poles to a stone, thence S. 57 E. 6 poles to a stone;

thence S. 65 E. 3 poles 17 links to a white to a white oak marked as corner, thence over a steep bluff S. 27 W. 10 poles to the Sand Hill Road; and over a steep bluff S. 27 W. 10 poles to the Sand Hill Road; and thence with same N. 61 W. 21 poles 19 links to a fence post on the north side of Sand Hill Road, and the beginning, estimated to contain 1 3/4 acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. FOUR: Beginning at a point in the Sigman Fork Road above the residence of Freddie Lovejoy, same being a corner to land now owned by Rufus Thornton; thence with one line of Freddie Lovelace, N. 24 E. 93-3/4 poles to a point in the line of Virgil Lovejoy in a low gap on the divide between Sigman’s Fork and Painter’s Fork of Eighteen Mile Creek; thence with three lines of said Lovejoy, E. 46-1/2 E. 21 poles to stone on a high know; thence N. 751/2 E. 50 poles to a stone by a road; thence N. 59 E. 22 poles to land of Robert Harrison; thence with two lines of same S. 45 E. 5 poles to a stake and stone; thence N. 60 E. 78 poles 20 links to the land of R. Coleman; thence with one line of same South 251/2 poles to the corner of Oscar Lovejoy’s land; known as the Fellure land; thence with one line of same, S. 30-1/2 W. (with var.)

89 poles 19 links to a stake and stone; thence down the Camel Bone Branch, S. 37 W. 17 poles 10 links to a beech on west hillside; thence S. 35-1/2 W. 23 poles ro another beech; thence S. 38-1/2 W. 38 poles to a stake and stone on west side of branch in a line of Ivan Lovejoy; thence with the lands of Ivan Lovejoy and Rufus Thornton, N. 70 W. 40 poles to a stone, N. 80 W. 6 poles, N. 65 W. 18 poles to a white oak; thence N. 57 W. 6 poles to a stone N. 49 W. 6 poles to a stone; thence N. 35 W. 2 poles to a small white oak on a steep place, S. 47 W. 12 poles to the road and down the road, N. 62 W. 20-1/3 poles to the place of beginning, and containing 87-1/2 acres, more or less.

PARCEL NO. FIVE: Beginning at a stone and pointers about 16 poles south of dividing ridge between Sigman and Painter’s Fork of 18-Mile Creek;

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corner to lands of R. Coleman; thence S. 30-1/2 W. down a drain 89 poles 19 links to a stone and pointers, S. 56 E. 50 poles to a stone and pointers; thence N. 79-1/4 E. 19 poles 10 links to a double chestnut oak on the south side of a High Knob; thence N. 10 E. 18 poles to a stone and pointers near the top of the ridge; thence N. 38 E. 52 poles to a hickory and pointers, N. 10 E. 28 poles to a stone and pointers corner to land of R. Coleman, with same, N. 68 W. 72 poles 7 links to the place of beginning, and estimated to contain 41-1/2 acres, more or less.

This is the same property conveyed unto Jeffrey T. Vaughn and Renea M. Vaughn

by Deed dated July 28, 2003, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 439, at Page 475.

TERMS OF SALE: 11) The property will be conveyed in an "AS IS" physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-ofways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk's office or affecting the subject property.

2) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.

3) The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.

4) The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.

5) The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate the property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY. 6) The total

purchase price is payable to the Trustee by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale by cashier’s check, cash or the equivalent.

Given under my hand this 14th day of November 2013.

PHILIP B. HEREFORD, TRUSTEE 405 Capitol Street, Suite 306 Charleston, WV 25301 WV State Bar No. 1687 (304) 346-1800 2t 11-26, 12-3 ps ___________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: DELFRED W. LYONS, DELFRED W. LYONS – REGULAR MAIL, DELFRED LYONS, PATRICK CASEY, TERRIE LYNN CASEY, GRAYDON P. LYONS, WILLIE R. LYONS, MARCELLA JEAN LYONS, DAVID R. MCMAHON, HARMIE D. LYONS, STEPHANIE N. LYONS, GARNETT M. LYONS, TERRIE LYNN MCMAHON, TERRIE LYONS, KENNETH LYONS, ROBERTA MCMAHON, GAINELL LYONS, KRISTEN MCMAHON, JEAN DOUGLAS MILLER, KATHY MORGAN, JERRY MORGAN, FRANCIS GREEN, EDDIE GREEN, GRAYDON LYONS, POCA VALLEY BANK or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Elizabeth Smith, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402741, located in Scott District, 1.25 Ac Crooked Creek, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Lyons Delfred W, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013.

Elizabeth Smith requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 12/13/2013, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 12/13/2013, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 12/13/2013. $2,488.22 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 12/13/2013. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 12/13/2013. $537.65 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 12/13/2013.

0.00 Total Required

$3,025.87

You may redeem at any time before 12/13/2013 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 10/28/2013.

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order

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payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 11-12, 11-19, 11-26 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: DANA SANDERS, JEAN AUDET, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD, DANA SANDERS – REGULAR MAIL, JEAN AUDET – REGULAR MAIL, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Mark Rooper, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402743, located in Scott District, Prt Lot 10 & Prt Lot 11 NR Scott, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Sanders Dana D, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013.

Mark Rooper requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made

on or after 12/16/2013, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 12/16/2013, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $1,450.23 12/16/2013.

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 12/16/2013. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 12/16/2013. $360.19 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 12/16/2013.

0.00 Total Required

$1,810.42

You may redeem at any time before 12/16/2013 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 10/29/2013.

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable

Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 11-12, 11-19, 11-26 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: HARRY S. IRONS, C.R. MILLER or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Larry Courtright, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402693, located in Curry District, Lot 53 Plat 3 Hurricane Heights Map 230C Parcel 140 Curry District, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Irons Harry Etal, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013. Larry Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2014, will be as fol-

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lows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to $851.78 01/02/2014.

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2014. $524.38 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$1,376.16

You may redeem at any time before 01/02/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 11/18/2014.

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118,

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 11-26, 12-3, 12-10 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: INEZ G. BLAKE or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Larry Courtright, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402694, located in Curry District, Lot 54 Plat 3 Hurricane Heights Map 230C Parcel 121 Curry District, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Blake Inez G., and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013. Larry Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to

01/02/2014.

$851.78

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to $524.38 01/02/2014.

Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$1,376.16

You may redeem at any time before 01/02/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 11/18/2014.

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

LEGAL NOTICE

3t 11-26, 12-3, 12-10 ps __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE To: INEZ G. BLAKE or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.

You will take notice that Larry Courtright, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.: 402695, located in Curry District, Lot 55 Plat 3 Hurricane Heights Map 230C Parcel 102 Curry District, which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of Blake Inez G., and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 9/20/2013. Larry Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate.

The amount needed to reon or before deem 01/02/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/02/2014. $851.78

Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2014. $524.38 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2014.

0.00 Total Required

$1,376.16

You may redeem at any time before 01/02/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest.

Given under my hand 11/18/2014.

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305.

Questions please call 1-888509-6568.

3t 11-26, 12-3, 12-10 ps

Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2014. 0.00

Grand Jury hands down Indictments Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney, Mark A. Sorsaia, reports that thirty indictments were returned by the November 2013 Term Putnam County Grand Jury alleging forty-one persons committed one hundred seventy-seven felonies and twenty-seven misdemeanors. The following is the year of birth, last known address, and offenses for which they were indicted.

Saundra L. Adkins, 1978, 36 Riverside Glen,Winfield,WV - welfare fraud William P. Ball, 1986, 113 Overlook Drive, Hurricane,WV - driving under the influence of alcohol, third offense and driving on a revoked license - DUI related Shawn A. Bandy, 1979, 85 Sable Point Apartments, Hurricane,WV computer fraud (6) Tyler D. Beckett, 1991, 14 Bryn Mawr Way, Culloden, WV - possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance Stephen S. Black, 1988, 11 Rachel Rhon Street, Culloden,WV possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance Brandon S. Bradford, 1979, 6 Morgan Court, Hurricane,WV - delivery of a controlled substance (3) Christina A. Burks, 1979, 293 Staves Branch Road, Fraziers Bottom, WV - receiving stolen property (2), conspiracy to commit receiving stolen property Kason L. Casto, 1975, Route 1, Box 70E, Red House, WV - operating a clandestine drug laboratory, conspiracy to commit operating a clandestine laboratory, possession of substances to be used as precursors to manufacture methamphetamine and possession of a substance containing ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine Jonathan D. Chapman, 1976, 30

Scott Lane, Scott Depot,WV – conspiracy to commit delivery of a controlled substance (2), delivery of a controlled substance (3) and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance AmandaV. Cochran, 1992, Route 1, Box 548, Red House, WV - grand larceny Brandon W. Cochran, 1983, Route 1, Box 183-A, Poca, WV – attempt to operate a clandestine drug laboratory and possession of a substance containing ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine Harold R. Cole, III, 1968, 52 Kanawha View Road, Red House, WV – conspiracy to commit delivery of a controlled substance (6), delivery of a controlled substance (3) and grand larceny Jason D. Combs, 1987, 7318 Charleston Road, Leon, WV fraudulent use of an unauthorized access device (2) Christopher W. Cottrell, 1968, 106 5th Avenue, St. Albans - grand larceny Angelica D. Evans, 240 Plantation Road, Pliny,WV - welfare fraud Richard A. Farley, 1963, 494 Daniel Boone Trail, Hurricane, WV - manufacturing a controlled substance Jason D. Fields, 1980, Lot 8, Tori Lane, Robertsburg, WV – robbery in the first-degree and conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree Quinton W. Funk, 1979, PO Box 6, Sod, WV - obstructing an officer, possession of a controlled substance (2), grand larceny and conspiracy to commit grand larceny Charles K. Glover, 1966, 22 Brendonwood Acres, Hurricane, WV – delivery of controlled substance and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance Gary W. Grimm, 1962, 83 Bold

Ventura Drive, Evans, WV – conspiracy to commit delivery of a controlled substance (7) and delivery of a controlled substance (6) Peter A. Higginbotham, 1988, 26393 Charleston Road, Leon, WV – robbery in the first degree and conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree Lori A. Hodges, 1976, 1223 Forrest Drive, Hurricane, WV – delivery of a controlled substance (2) and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance (2) Lindsay M. Hoel, 1989, 2015 Parkwood Road, Charleston, WV conspiracy to commit possession of substances to be used as precursors to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of substances to be used as precursors to manufacture methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit operating clandestine drug laboratory Rodney L. Holt, Jr., 1980, 105 Pennsylvania Avenue N., St. Albans - grand larceny and conspiracy to commit grand larceny Roger A. Horn, 1974, 2200 Cherry Street, Hurricane, conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance (2) and delivery of a controlled substance (2) Michael Kenney, 1971, HC 75, Box 88, Hamlin, WV - child neglect creating a risk of serious bodily injury (3), driving a motor vehicle without proper equipment, fleeing in a vehicle from a law enforcement officer in reckless indifference to the safety of others, driving on a revoked license-DUI related, third offense, and obstructing an officer.

Heather M. Lambert, 1986, 9 Morgan Court, Hurricane, WV daytime burglary and petit larceny Angela K. Lloyd, 1973, 7 Cordoba Drive, Hurricane, WV - delivery of a controlled substance (3)

Richard L. Maze, Jr., 1966, 180 Oriale Road, Fraziers Bottom, WV; 31 Ridgeview Drive, Scott Depot, WV - delivery of a controlled substance (3) James B. McConihay, 181 Humboldt Drive, Charleston, WV – possession of a substance to be used as a precursor to manufacture methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit manufacturing a controlled substance and attempt to manufacture a controlled substance Catherine R. McDaniel, 1978, 103 Robin Hood Lane, Scott Depot, WV - fraudulent scheme and obtaining money by false pretense (21) Tyrone Moses, 1957, 101 Center Way, South Charleston, WV - attempting to obtain property by false pretense Anthony D. Proctor, 1973, 1435 Columbia Avenue, Huntington, WV – person prohibited from possessing a firearm, receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit receiving stolen property Lindsay M. Prowse, 1987, 4745 Mount Union Road, Pliny, WV – fraudulent scheme Joshua E. Robertson, 1987, 1010 Temple Street, Charleston, WV – attempting to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, conspiracy to commit manufacturing a controlled substance and attempt to manufacture a controlled substance Danny J. Sellards, 1981, 84 Township Road 1337, South Point, Ohio – fraudulent scheme, forgery (27), uttering a forged writing (28) and attempt to utter a forged writing Misty R. Sigmon, 1976, Route 1, Box 70E, Red House, WV - operating a clandestine drug laboratory, conspiracy to commit operating a

clandestine drug laboratory, possession of substances to be used as precursors to manufacture methamphetamine and possession of a substance containing ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine Jessica A. Spencer, 1984, 1014 Mel Street, Charleston, WV - receiving stolen property, conspiracy to commit fraudulent use of an unauthorized access device (2) Elijah D. Terry, 1983, 414 Harbor Lane, Hurricane, WV - possession of a substance to be used as a precursor to manufacture methamphetamine, attempting to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, conspiracy to commit manufacturing a controlled substance and attempt to manufacture a controlled substance Andrea B. Tucker, 1987, 22 Brendonwood Acres, Hurricane, WV conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance Randall S. Wilkinson, 1974, 8315A Old Mill Road, Sissonville, WV – conspiracy to commit possession of substances to be used a precursors to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of substances to be used as precursors to manufacture methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit operating a clandestine drug laboratory, attempt to operate a clandestine drug laboratory, attempt to manufacture a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance Further, pursuant to Rule 3.6(b)(6) of the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorneys, the fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime, is merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION - NOTICE OF VACANCY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY (RESA) 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SUMMERSVILLE, WV The RESA Executive Director reports to the RESA Regional Council and the WVBE or its designee, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. Doctorate in a field related to education preferred; Master’s degree required.

Holds or is eligible for a West Virginia Professional Teaching and/or Administrative Certificate.

Has a minimum of five years of full time professional teaching and/or administrative experience in public schools. Demonstrates knowledge of the significant experiences in directing or assisting improvements of low performing schools, or in successfully designing and implementing a model of continuous school improvement.

Candidates for employment must complete an official application form that may be obtained by contacting the office of Human Resources at (304) 558-2702.

The application may be downloaded at http://wvde.state.w v.us/hr/. In addition to the official application form,

all candidates must submit: 1) letter of application that describes reasons for interest in the position and personal qualifications including a descripof two tion significant accomplishments; 2) current resumè; 3) official college or university transcripts; 4) narrative of experience; and 5) minimum of three professional references who may be contacted.

SALARY: $94,832 (As established by the WVBE). DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF A P P L I C AT I O N S : December 6, 2013 (4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) APPLY TO: Virginia Harris, Administrative Assistant/Secretary to WVBE, West Virginia Board of Education, Building 6, Room 351, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, West Virginia 253050330 (1tc 11-26 wvbe)

quired 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.

S A L A R Y : $39,450.00 $78,798.00 based on the 2013-2014 Ohio County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 11/29/2013 @ 4 p.m.

A G R I C U LT U R E EDUCATION TEACHER, MT. OLIVE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, MT. OLIVE, WV Qualifies for or holds West Virginia Vocational Licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202, for Vocational Agriculture 9-12 or Agriculture Education 9-12.

Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully; (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within a correctional setting and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others.

S A L A R Y : $39,450.00 $72,836.40 based on the 2013-2014

Fayette County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/3/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TEACHER OF ADULT EDUCAT I O N / L I F E SKILLS, MT. OLIVE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, MT. OLIVE, WV Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate.

Preference will be given to those having certification and experience in the areas of elementary education, reading education and special education. Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully: (a) perform the job requirements; (b) work within a correctional setting and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others.

S A L A R Y : $39,450.00 $72,836.40 based on the 2013-2014 Fayette County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational

level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/3/2013 @ 4 p.m.

AFFECTIVE/SOCIAL SKILLS & JOB READINESS TEACHER, PARKERSBURG CORRECTIONAL CENTER, PARKERSBURG, WV Master’s degree from an accredited institution in and Counseling Guidance or Psychology; or a professional educator with a Master’s degree and experience in an area specifically related to the job assignment. Ability to work in a state correctional institution and successfully carry out required duties and responsibilities. Holds or qualifies for a valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate or adult education permit (West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate Preferred). SALARY: $40,122.00 $73,808.40 based on the 2013-2014 Wood County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational

level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/4/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TEACHER OF ADULT EDUCATION, PARKERSB U R G CORRECTIONAL CENTER, PARKERSBURG, WV Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate.

Preference will be given to those having certification and experience in the areas of elementary education, reading education and special education. Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully: (a) perform the job requirements; (b) work within a correctional setting and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others.

S A L A R Y : $40,122.00 $73,808.40 based on the 2013-2014 Wood County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF

A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/4/2013 @ 4 p.m.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR, LORRIE YEAGER JUVENILE CENTER, PARKERSBURG, WV Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia certificate as a school counselor for middle school and adolescent students as defined by West Virginia State Board Policy 5202.

Possesses the knowledge skills and ability to successfully; (a) perform job requirements; (b) work within the special setting of a secure institution; and (c) work as part of a transition team in concert with others.

SALARY: $40,122.00 $73,808.40 based on the 2013-2014 Wood County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF A P P L I C AT I O N : 12/4/2013 @ 4 p.m.

Application/complete job announcement @ http://wvde.state.w v.us/wvde-vacancies. Application can be mailed, email lbryant@ac-

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Phone: 304-5582702. (1tc 11-26 wvbe)

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Students bring history to life

By Justin Waybright justin@putnamstandard.com

Students at Hurricane Town Elementary are bringing history to life with their latest research project.

Near the office, beards, hats, hair and clothes cover pumpkins that resemble great leaders of the past.

Fifth grade student Jessica Miller stood by her creation - a pumpkin resembling 1960 Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph.

"I liked being able to do research and write about her," Jessica said.

Next to Miller, Caleb Tinsley proudly stood by his portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln.

"He was the 16th president of the United States and he was a good leader," Tinsley said.

When asked what he thought made Lincoln so successful, the young man responded, "Being himself."

From left to right: Erin Hefner, Olivia Bird, Earin Kerwood, Gavin Beach, Nick Greenlee, Carter Maddox, Jessica Miller, Caleb Tinsley and Dylan Jeffries stand behind projects they completed, using The Leader in Me approach.

The project is one of many that center on The Leader In Me program, a nationwide initiative to inspire and prepare students for the future. Hurricane Town Ele-

mentary is one of 58 schools across the country employing the method.

Principal Debbie Spicer is proud of her students. She said

the goal behind the project is to instill the qualities of good leadership. She pointed to a list of the Eight Habits of Highly Effective Leaders, developed by Doctor

Stephen Covey.

"Be Proactive, Begin With the End in Mind, Put First Things First, ThinkWin-Win, Seek First to Understand then to be Understood, Synergize, Sharpen the Saw, Find Your Voice and Help Others to Find Theirs," the list states.

"This is more than a pumpkin head," Spicer said. "This teaches them speaking, presentation, research, leadership and communication skills."

The next step in the project takes place Tuesday Dec. 17 when students will present a wax museum, open to the public. During the event, the boys and girls will accept donations, and once one is given, they will perform a presentation of the chosen leader.

Proceeds from the project will go toward Lilly's Place, a pediatric addiction recovery center in Huntington.

"We're teaching students service and to give back," Spicer said.

"I want all of them to be successful in life."

Winfield students named National Merit Semifinalists

By Justin Waybright justin@putnamstandard.com

Winfield High School students are making their mark. Five students are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named Dennis Chertkovsky, Joshua Hill, Tyler Jones, Shakthi Raman and Elijah Spade for the academic recognition.

All have 4.0 or higher grade point averages.

Spade is thankful to have achieved the national honor.

"It feels really satisfying," he said. "I'm happy to be part of it and I feel really blessed."

Chertkovsky credited his success to achieving well in the math

section.

"I had to score high on the PSAT, and my math skills helped me - to me it was natural," he said.

Hill said his biggest help was resting and pacing himself for the test.

"I didn't cram the night before I do better by letting it sink into my mind," he said.

Jones took the test as a sophomore, but didn't do very well.

This time he redeemed himself.

"I took it again and I got it," he said. "This feels great - I'm blessed."

Raman thanks her parents for supporting her in academic endeavors. She believes the national recognition will help propel her toward the college of her choice.

"I will use my national semifi-

From left to right: Shakthi Raman, Joshua Hill, Elijah Spade, Tyler Jones, and Dennis Chertkovsky are the 2014 National Merit Semifinalists. This marks the first time Winfield High School has had this many to achieve the honor. nalist status to get more college options," Raman said.

Principal Bruce McGrew said this year makes a record for the most semifinalists his school has

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had. He is proud of the achievement.

"For these students - this didn't just happen in one year - they've paid the price, and I'm proud of

what they're doing and what they're going to do," McGrew said. "This is a small trait of many that show they will be highly successful in future endeavors."