The Putnam Standard, October 15, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

West Teays Fall Heritage Festival See page 9

The Putnam County School Board discussed the possibility of consolidating Buffalo Elementary School in Putnam County with Leon Elementary School in Mason County.

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Buffalo Elementary School in Putnam County and Leon Elementary School in Mason County could be consolidated in order to provide quality classrooms to students and save the state and counties money.

Mark Manchin, the executive director for West Virginia’s School Building Authority, attended the Oct. 7 Putnam County School Board meeting to elaborate on the consolidation proposal. He said both Leon Elementary and Buffalo Elementary are in need of funding, but the possibility of both schools receiving that funding separately is unlikely.

“We’re doing a number of things to ensure the effective use of state tax dollars,” he said during the meeting. “One of the things we’re giving a high priority to is blurring county lines.”

Manchin said combining counties, when feasible, saves money and helps promote inter-county relationships. A similar project is currently underway in central West Virginia, where Leading Creek County Elementary is under construction, crossing the borders of Gilmer and Lewis counties.

House of Delegates member Scott Cadle, who represents the 13th District that covers both the Leon and Buffalo schools, was also in attendance.

“Leon people are pretty upset right now,” he said. “Everybody wants a new school, but teachers SEE SCHOOL ON PAGE 16

BUFFALO - On Saturday, the autumn wind will blow in thousands to this Kanawha River town.

Brown and orange leaves will dot the roads, the familiar smell of apple butter, pumpkin spice and cinnamon will welcome fall to a hometown crowd.

It's time for Buffalo's 26th Annual Octoberfest.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., nearly every one of the town's 1,255 people will be enjoying the falltime festival. All the action will take place in its usual spot at the Buffalo Shopping Center off W. Va. 62.

It's all about free family fun for everyone, said event organizer Susan Howard.

"That's why I do it," she said.

"I don't do it to glorify me or my family or to promote the business - I do it for the community I do it for the families."

Howard continued, "A family can come out, not spend a penny and have a great day."

Free fun comes this weekend - Local children enjoy some face painting at last year's Buffalo Octoberfest. Thousands of children and families will come to this year's event Saturday. Courtesy Photo She will pick up where her father Richard "Dick" Howard left off. The inaugural Octoberfest event organizer and Buffalo

Shopping Center owner started the festival 26 years ago.

About 10 vendors participated in the first festival. Now, more

than 120 actively participate.

Fewer than 300 people enSEE OCTOBERFEST ON PAGE 10

Water and U.S. 35 Projects Look Hopeful

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – U.S. 35 extension and water project dominated discussions at the Putnam County Commission meeting.

First, the need for water extensions ran a lengthy dialogue between Commissioner President Joe Haynes and Sen. Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson. Manilla Ridge has been the key location for the plan.

What's the one thing damming the water project? Answer: money.

It will cost more than $1.8 million to complete the extensions, according to estimates.

Since 2008, commissioners and even residents of the community have pursued financial help from county, state and federal government.

"We're trying to be creative to do everything we can to get this done," said Putnam County Manager Brian Donat.

Putnam paid $76,000 for engineering plans for the project and has agreed to borrow $200,000 to pay toward the overall cost. The county has sought after a Small Cities Block Grant for five years

to no avail.

The stalling frustrated Haynes.

"We haven't had a Small Cities Block Grant since 2008," he said.

"Frankly, I feel we're being punished for our success, but we can't be judged by houses along Teays Valley Road - we even paid for our own engineering."

The commissioner continued, "If it sounds like there's a lot of frustration in my voice, there is we've set aside funds, we've lobbied for this and we need help."

Carmichael expressed his thoughts on the matter.

"From the state's perspective, water is the most vital and valu-

able element and when anyone prioritizes the budget, water and infrastructure must be at the top of the list," the senator said.

"This will impede development without water."

Carmichael said his plan is to bring the issue to light and keep it in the forefront.

Next, the U.S. 35 extension near the Buffalo Bridge paved its way into discussions.

Carmichael addressed commissioners on Senate Bill 190, which changes requirements to the funding of public and private SEE WATER ON PAGE 7

Inside This Week: CHANCE TO LIVE A DREAM- PAGE 3 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY - PAGE 10 POCA TEACHER GOES OVERSEAS - PAGE 16

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Page 2 –Tuesday,October 15,2013 Brighterside Quartet When: Sunday, October 27, 2013 Time: 1:30 P.M. - ???

Where: Mt. Salem United Methodist Church, 4743 US 60, 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane (across from covered bridge on the left). Singing starts at 1:30 P.M. Everyone Welcome!!!

Robert Trippett and Starlight Band to be at Nitro The Nitro Senior Citizens monthly country western dance will feature Robert Trippett and the Starlight Band on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

The evening starts with a concession at 5:00 and music and dance starts at 6:00 p.m. There are door prizes and lots of fun.

Admission is by a donation.

The center is located on 21st Street and 2nd Avenue in Nitro.

Family Fun, Food, Entertainment BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST: October 19TH, 9am – 5pm, Buffalo (Putnam)! Crafts, Food, Music!

Entry ~ Parking ~ Space: FREE! 304-937-2747.

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

Hurricane Civic Chorus The Hurricane Civic Chorus meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane.

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

Questions, call 304-562-6539.

Teays Valley Scrapbooking Club The Teays Valley Scrapbooking Club would like to invite all ladies in the community to attend the monthly club meeting (held on the fourth Saturday of

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each month) at Teays Valley Church of God in Scott Depot.

Teays Valley Church of God is located at 4430 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 on I-64. Call 304-757-9222.

Winfield Lions Club building Available to Rent The Winfield Lions Club building is available to rent for showers, birthday parties and other functions. Overlooking the Kanawha River, with an outdoor grilling area and picnic space available, the building is air-conditioned, has a complete kitchen and seats up to 50. For rates and more information, call 304-7555539.

Expectant Parents' Program The CAMC Family Resource Center conducts a "Becoming a Family" program at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Programs, services and classes are designed to help expectant parents gain as much information as possible on parenthood.

Attendees (including family and friends, depending on the nature of the class) will leave feeling supported and more confident during the process.

The program includes special classes on preparing for childbirth, preparing siblings, pediatric CPR, breastfeeding, infant massage and pregnancy massage (for couples).

Contact the hospital for more details.

Hometown Senior Center Space Rental The Hometown Senior Center is available for rental for showers, birthday parties and other social functions. Reasonably priced, the center has catering available and its dining room seats 75. For reservations or more details, call 304-586-2745.

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

Move to music through a variety of exercises designed to in-

crease muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Certified instructors lead classes.

For more information, call 304-757-0016.

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

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

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

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

The troop is led by Scoutmaster John Snedegar, with assistant Scoutmasters Marty Fertig, Markel Fertig and Jake Fertig.

The troop meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Presbyterian Church on Roosevelt Boulevard in Eleanor.

Octoberfest “Free” Kids Activities Unbelievable FREE FUN! Octoberfest “Family Fun Fest”: October 19TH, 11am – 3pm, BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST! Inflatable selection & MORE!

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

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

For more information, call Cub Master Glen Armstrong at 304-586-1157.

Trick or Treat The Putnam County Commission has designated Thursday, October 31, 2013 as Trick or Treat night form 6-8 p.m. for all areas of Putnam County outside of city limits.

Revival at Red House UB Independent Church NOW thru October 16 Dr. Glenn Mathews will be holding revival services at Red House United Brethren Independent Church (Located 1 mile south of the Winfield Bridge on Rt. 62).

There will be Special Music in ALL Services.

Host Pastor, Gregory L. Blake, 304-586-9181, www.redhousechurch.com.

Putnam Chamber NOW Women’s Cancer Awareness Luncheon Thursday, October 17th 11:301:00 - First State Bank; $15 The Putnam Chamber NOW (Network of Women) invites you to join them on Thursday, October 17th at First State Bank beginning at 11:30 a.m. for a Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. A light lunch will be served by the Gallery. There will be a cost of $15 to attend; $5 of each attendance fee will be donated to Susan G. Komen. Following lunch there will be presentation on signs, symptoms, preventative measures and treatments on breast cancer.

About Putnam Chamber NOW: Putnam Chamber NOW conducts regular meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month and plans activities on an every-other-month basis. The mission of NOW is to be a resource for women in the business community. Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted to support your local food pantry. All women of the Chamber are welcome to participate.

Putnam County Democratic Women to hold October Luncheon Meeting The Putnam County Chapter of the West Virginia Federation of

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

This position is primarily responsible for families and health programming in Putnam County. In this assignment, the agent will plan, deliver, and evaluate research-based education programs. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure track position.

Master’s degree required. Closing date is November 13, 2013.

To apply: For a complete position announcement and applications process, visit our web-site at http:// humanresources.ext.wvu.edu/employment.

WVU is an EEO/AA organization.

The Putnam Standard Democratic Women will hold its October Luncheon Meeting Saturday, October 19, 2013, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, 12:00 Noon. $10.00 per person. Program – “Personal Safety.” Bring a door prize and a friend.

All Democrats welcome!

For more information and to RSVP call President, Dot Turley 304-562-9886.

Fall Festival Arts, Crafts and Book Sale The Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Book Sale at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue in Hurricane, will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hot Dogs, drinks, chips, baked goodies, homemade candy and “books galore” will be available. 36 crafters and entrepreneurs will have quality merchandise. For more information or an application, call Jan at 304-562-2053.

For directions to the event check out www.forrestburdette.com.

Bus trip to the Wytheville Dinner Theatre Forrest Burdette Church in Hurricane is sponsoring a bus trip to the Wytheville Dinner Theatre on Friday, November 8, 2013 for the afternoon performance of the Christmas Show. The cost is $68.00. The bus will depart at 8:45 a.m. from the Forrest Burdette parking lot. There are only two seats available but we would like to fill the bus! Interested persons may call the church, 304562-5903.

Fall Forest Fire Season started Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents that the state’s fall forest fire season started Oct. 1, 2013 and runs through Dec. 31, 2013. During these three months, daytime burning is prohibited from the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outdoor burning is permitted only between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.

State law requires a ring or safety strip around outdoor fires to keep the fire from spreading into the woods. This safety strip must be cleared of all burnable material and be at least 10 feet wide completely around the debris pile.

Additional requirements of the state’s fire laws include staying on-site until the fire is completely extinguished, and only burning vegetative materials like leaves, brush and yard clippings.

If you allow a fire you have started to escape and it causes a wildfire or forest fire, you will be subject to fines ranging from $100 to $1,000. An additional civil penalty of $200 also will be assessed against you.

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Tuesday,October 15,2013 – Page 3

A Chance to Live a Dream

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

HURRICANE - One young man is pursuing a dream that many said was impossible.

It's October and 19-year-old Christopher Mullins straps on a heavy-duty Stihl leaf blower and works on the grounds at Valley Park. Leaf-covered grass is instantly cleared by the young man.

An inerasable smile covers his face.

To Mullins and about 100 other mentally and developmentally disabled people, opportunities like this are rare.

It's something he will never take for granted.

"I always wanted to work there but could never do it," Mullins said. "It's a dream job and I've wanted this since I visited there when I was a little kid."

Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Jeromy Mynes has introduced him to Valley Park and all the equipment necessary to accomplish maintenance tasks. The park worker has only known him for days, but already considers Mullins a friend.

"Working at the park is a passion, and it's a dream of mine to be a community servant and to make a positive impact, but to work with specific individuals

"Lighting the path to a brighter future" - From left to right: Christopher Mullins is shown here with Therapeutic Consultant Jessica Dyer, Service Coordinator Kendra Withrow, Direct Care Staff member Nathan Morgan, and Putnam Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Jeromy Mynes – all who have worked together to provide Christopher with a job. like Chris, it shows that this is not just a job - it's more fulfilling," Mynes said.

This opportunity is made possible by the Title XIX Waiver Service, offered by Starlight Behavioral Health Services. This program is aimed at providing a future to those who are often told they have none, explained Therapeutic Consultant Jessica Dyer.

"This program gives them opportunities to learn skills for bet-

WV DEP announces Environmental Excellence Winners West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Cabinet Secretary Randy Huffman presented 24 Environmental Awards of Excellence during a ceremony at DEP headquarters in Charleston.

The DEP’s annual Environmental Awards recognize the accomplishments of state industries, municipalities, educators and community leaders who strive to protect the environment, work to be good corporate neighbors and educate the state’s citizens. The awards are presented to those who share in the DEP’s mission of promoting a healthy environment and practice environmental stewardship.

“These award winners are being recognized because of their commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment and for their diligence in striving to lessen their impact on the envi-

ronment,” Secretary Huffman said. “We are honored to have the opportunity to highlight their outstanding efforts, which make our state a better place to live and work.”

Eligibility for industrial awards includes exemplary environmental performance and a record of compliance with regulatory authorities for the 2012 calendar year. Facilities were nominated by the DEP inspectors who work to ensure their compliance with the law. Other Environmental Award winners were nominated

by DEP personnel who work with volunteer and other communitybased efforts.

Following is a list of this year’s local honorees: * Industry Greater than 100 Employees – Toyota Motor Manufacturing (Buffalo). * Education and Community Involvement – City of Hurricane.

ter employability and a better life," she said. "It also provides them a way to find housing."

As she spoke, the words "Live, Laugh and Love" stood out in a poster on her wall. Mullins noticed it and smiled.

Dyer looked toward him and smiled back.

"I'm very proud of Chris things don't always fall perfectly into place, but when it does like this, it's great," she said.

Direct Care Staff member

Nathan Morgan stays with Mullins three days every week to help him accomplish his goals.

The young man is happy for his friend.

"It's great to see him smile," Morgan said. "People like him teach you to live life."

During his second day of work, Mullins cracked some jokes that made everyone in the Starlight office laugh. Then, he looked toward the staff and spoke with wisdom.

"You can always have fun working," Mullins said. "I want to get my own apartment, work and get a girlfriend."

For more information on the Title XIX program and other services Starlight Behavioral Health Services offers, call (304) 760-8955 for the Teays Valley office and (304) 302-2078 for the Huntington office. Also visit www.starlightbhs.com.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Ham and Cheese Foldover Sandwiches Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1/2 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 8oz deli shaved cooked ham 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1 egg 1 tablespoon water

Art by Natalie Larson

Directions: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and boiling water with spoon until dough forms. Divide dough into fourths. On surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix, roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat. Press each piece into 6-inch square, 1/4 inch thick.

Spread 1/2 teaspoon of the mustard on each dough square to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with ham and cheese to within 1/2 inch of edges. Fold each square diagonally in half. Press edges with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheet.

In small bowl, beat egg and water. Brush over sandwiches.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Putnam County Events Events published free of charge The Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau is compiling the 2014 Putnam County Calendar of Events. If you have or know of any activities, festivals, or events taking place in Putnam County in 2014 and would like them printed in the calendar, free of charge, please fax to 304-562-0728, email lcollins@putnamcountycvb.com,

call the CVB office at 562-0727 or mail to #3 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane, by December 10, 2013.

Over 12,000 calendars will be printed and distributed to area locations in Putnam County.

This can include special or non-profit fund raising events of interest to the general public or tourists. Please contact our office at 562-0727 with any questions.

October Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to ALL

Cheryl Nimmo Nikki Holstein - Oct 18th Candace Jefferson - Oct. 22nd Travis Zimmerman - October 18th Cathy Lawrence Sharon Lunsford Edna Davis Larry Venoy McKenna Clark Dylan Lowe Brenda Cory Ron Allen Jerry Hurley Robert Maslowski If you - or someone you know Joan McComas will be celebratrating a Mary McCaw birthday in the coming months...

Geraldine Melton Call 304-743-6731 and give us Marsha Moore Homer B. Osburn their name - OR just email the Dolores Paterno information to Jeffrey Ruff trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

WeeklyDevotional

By Mary Jane “SHUTDOWN, GOD” Thought for the week: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God. Romans 13:1 (KJV) To be frank, aren’t you sick and tired of turning on the TV and listening about the disputes in the government? And I do not believe anyone really knows what they are fighting about, including themselves. This is a Christian column, but I too want to shout what house speaker John Boehner said “This isn’t some damn game.” Get on with it.

What if God decided things were not running as He wished, so He took away daylight, no sunshine, all solar power eliminated, all electric stopped, just complete darkness - still there would be those who do not believe. The

powers that be are ordained of GOD. When the time comes that you think you know more than God, something like this just might happen. We did not elect officials to run this country, fighting like a bunch of bullies, backbiting and dissention and pointing fingers at each other. A small child soon comes to realize hurting others is not right and solves nothing.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in progression.

Proverbs; 29:22 (KJV) It is their job to run this country smoothly - considering laws, bills, passing them and agreeing together for the GOOD OF THE PEOPLE. The average Senators salary per year is $174,000.00; the president and vice president make over $400,000.00 plus all extra perks. Someone said to me I

The Putnam Standard wish they could take my social security check and live on it for three months.

It is as is, and always will be.

Trouble is they leave GOD out of everything. Like talk show host O’Reilly - he laughs and quotes the Holy Spirit told him to write this book about ‘’Killing Jesus” yet, he doesn’t believe there is a Holy Spirit. He himself wants to be as popular as Jesus was.

John 10:30 I and my Father are one.

John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins; for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

Don’t question God, for He may reply ‘’If you’re so anxious for answers, come up here.”

I believe in every human heart, deep down they realize there is a God in heaven. They just have embarrassed emotions and will not admit to it – ‘til death is at their door and realization sets in to let them know a lifetime is over and perhaps their service to God has been wasted.

Prayer: Don’t shut down on us, Father; HELP this country back on track with trust in you. Amen.

Local Pastor Walks 63 Miles Across County

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

Winfield - Teays Valley Church of God Pastor Melissa Pratt walked 68-miles across Putnam County.

The physical and mental test of endurance helped raise funds and awareness for the church's desire to create a new 1,200-seat community building on a 74-acre tract of land in the heart of Teays Valley.

Pratt averaged more than 15 miles or more than 337,000 steps per day on her 4-day journey through the towns and cities of Putnam County.

The local preacher prayed for every community she passed.

Words of encouragement covered the signs of area businesses and churches. Local school students cheered Pratt on as she completed her journey.

"I wanted to demonstrate the commitment of our church: we're building a place so we can meet more needs and provide recreational, banquet and conference spaces as a gift to the community," she said. "I'm put into a position where I know I don't have the natural ability to accomplish this...but with God, all things are possible."

On Friday afternoon, the October sun broke through the clouds and shined down on a local pastor and mother who accom-

Victorious - Teays Valley Church of God Pastor Melissa Pratt walks through Putnam County. Photo by Eddie Ferrari of The Picture Guy Photography plished what many said would be an impossible mission.

For more information on the

church project at Teays Valley Acres, visit http://tvcog.com.

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Christian's Sports Beat: West Virginia’s #1 Sports Fan

By: Christian Deiss

CHARLESTON,WV –When you are the leader of a state, you have a lot of responsibilities, like passing laws and helping during natural disasters, however that doesn’t mean you can’t be a sports fan. I went to the state capitol last week and spoke withWestVirginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin about the importance of high school sports in a state without a major professional team.

Every Friday during the high school football season, games are being played in communities throughout the state. I asked Governor Tomblin his thoughts on ‘Friday Night Lights’, “It brings a community together to have high school athletics, everyone has their own favorite school that they go to or went to, so it’s that competitive nature that we have here in West Virginia that we like to go out and support our team. When student athletes are competitive

WV Governor Earl Ray Tomblin greeting Christian before the interview. Courtesy photo

Christian interviewing Governor Tomblin in his office at the state capitol. Courtesy photo

on the field, they will be as competitive in the classroom.”

Tomblin became the mountain state’s 35th governor in 2011.

Governor Tomblin grew up in Logan County graduating from Chapmanville High School. Our Governor admitted to me that he was athletically challenged growing up but that didn’t stop him from being involved in high school sports, “I managed the football team, making sure the team had all of its equipment ready for when they played ball games. When I was in high school, athletics were a lot more limited than there are today basically there was just football, baseball and basketball. So if you weren’t practically good at one of those sports, you didn’t make the team, so you had to do other things to be involved.” Tomblin

in Morgantown and Marshall University in Huntington. I asked Governor Tomblin if he wears both team’s colors on game day, “I normally do, a shirt with gold, blue and green or something to signify the colors of both schools, especially when the two teams are playing on the same day.” Governor Tomblin was the longest serving Senate President and was named the state’s first Lieutenant Governor in 2000.

Governor Tomblin and his wife, Joanne have been married for 32 years and have one son, Brent. I asked him what advice he has for parents of student athletes, especially ones in middle school and high school, “Sometimes athletes like to give up and quit and not continue the season out and that’s what I encouraged my son to do was to hang in there and keep on

was a teacher when he began his legislative tenure in the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1974.

All of the state’s high schools have sports programs for student athletes. Being the state’s number one sports fan means Governor Tomblin has to keep an open mind when rooting for any certain team, “As governor you like all of your athletic teams, some weeks you like some better than others.

But just the fact that we do have a very active athletic association in West Virginia is very important not only at the high school level but at the collegiate level also.” In 1980, Governor Tomblin won election to the State Senate and by the end of that decade he became chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

Governor Tomblin graduated from bothWestVirginia University

playing. I think if you start something you should finish it and having the parents come out and support their children in athletic events is very important, it shows good moral support and the kids notice that support.” In 1994, Tomblin became Senate President and held the post until becoming governor.

As I am a young athlete I was curious what advice he had for student athletes like me, “Be involved no matter what sport it is you like to play and be the best that you can be on and off the field. If you have a good strong healthy body it will help you in the classroom and on the court or field.”

My visit to the governor’s office was really educational and it was fun meeting the state’s number one sports fan.

George Washington Middle School to benefit from VH1 Save The Music Foundation Grants CHARLESTON, WV - Students in eight West Virginia public schools will enjoy the sounds that new musical instruments make in their bands and music classes this year, thanks to a partnership between the West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

On Oct. 17 and 18, Rob Davidson, program director for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, will join West Virginia leaders and program partners on a tour of schools across the state that are participating in the program this year.

George Washington Middle School in Putnam County will receive 11 clarinets, eight flutes, six trumpets, four trombones, three alto saxophones, a bass drum and stand, one bell kit, one snare drum and stand, one set of bass drum mallets, 1 set of bell mallets, 16-inch hand cymbals and one set of cymbal straps and pads worth a total of more than

$30,000.

West Virginia is the largest and first statewide effort VHI Save The Music has undertaken. Since 2010, the partnership has put $1.29 million worth of instruments in 43 schools across the state.

“West Virginia is on course to bring musical instruments to every elementary and middle school in our state that has a qualified music teacher, and we hope to see programs in every county of the state within the

next few years,” said WVDCH Commissioner Randall ReidSmith. “Studies show that music education helps develop critical thinking and self-discipline skills, and improves early cognitive development. We also hope that our students will develop a lifelong interest in music and other arts as a result of these educational experiences.”

Reid-Smith said the matching partnership program encourages interested organizations and individuals to donate $15,000 for

the VH1 Save The Music Foundation match. The schools, in turn, complete a comprehensive review of their music programs to demonstrate eligibility for the program.

Any traditional West Virginia public elementary or middle school that has a certified music

teacher and wants to build its instrumental music program may qualify for a VH1 Save The Music Foundation grant, according to Reid-Smith.

For more information, contact WVDCH Arts Director Renée Margocee at (304) 558-0240 or renee.margocee@wv.gov.

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TheSkinny www.tri-countyymca.org

Understanding Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings can help identify issues such as hypertension or cardiac disease. So, it’s very important to understand the numbers associated with blood pressure. The top number, which is the higher of the two numbers, is known as the systolic number. This measures the pressure in the arteries when the muscle in the heart contracts (heartbeat). The bottom number, which is the lower of the two numbers, is known as the diastolic and measures the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats (this is when the heart muscle is resting and refilling with blood).

The chart below reflects the recommendations for healthy blood pressure and categories as defined by the American Heart Association.

Blood Pressure Category Systolic Diastolic mm Hg (upper #) mm Hg (lower #) Normal less than 120 and less than 80 Prehypertension 120 – 139 or 80 – 89 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 1 140 – 159 or 90 – 99 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2 160 or higher or 100 or higher Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency care needed) Higher than 180 or Higher than 110 Beginning at the age of 20, the American Heart Association recommends a blood pressure screening at your regular healthcare visit or once every 2 years, if your blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. One high reading does not mean high blood pressure but if the blood pressure continues to stay elevated with multiple readings, a physician will most likely recommend addressing the issue through lifestyle changes and even prescription medication. If a high reading occurs, make sure it is taken a few times by different people if possible. If the reading is extremely high, it may be necessary to contact a doctor as soon as possible. Even if a reading is normal, it may be necessary to make changes that will prevent blood pressure from elevating and will mitigate health risks. For more information, please visit the American Heart Association website at www.heart.org.

Tri-County YMCA is non-profit organization located in Scott Depot and has served the Putnam County area since 1991. We offer a variety of fitness classes, programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages. For more information, please call 304-757-0016 or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.

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High School Student Writes 2nd Book

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

POCA - While most high school seniors are preparing for the future, one student has jumped straight into it.

Poca High School's Joshua Higginbotham unveiled his second book just days ago.

The West Virginia DECA president, Interact Club member, Poca Show Choir member and student is involved in a plethora of school, state and community organizations and activities. The high school senior aims to give back and help others.

Writing books is one way he accomplishes this.

At the age of 15, he wrote his first, titled, "Jeremiah's America: The Calling," a political thriller that describes what the nation's future could look like without God. During his second book signing at Poca High School, the young author unveiled "Fading Notion: Truth is Stranger Than Fiction," a 226-page tale of a college student who is confronted with a series of life-changing decisions.

It's the battle between good and evil: the choice to abandon or take hold of; the decision to conform or to transform. All is told through the eyes of young man, named Joseph.

The piece of fiction parallels biblical truths to paint a picture of realities people face.

"It's about life and making decisions as a whole," Higgin-

High school author - Poca senior Joshua Higginbotham signs his latest book "Fading Notion." This makes the young man's second book. He plans to have two more published by next Christmas. Photo by Justin Waybright botham said. "God inspired me to write this piece and I hope it can touch a lot of people's lives and influence them to do what's right."

Before signing books, the young author addressed classmates, teachers and community leaders.

Higginbotham spoke with a wisdom that surpassed his age.

Truth-filled, conviction-infused words left his mouth as he described his recent endeavors, his love for God and his zeal for living life successfully.

"Three years ago I came to high school as a freshman and had no desire to change, but you all have molded me," he said. "My best friend Jesus has given me the desire, so I have to allow my voice to be His voice."

Higginbotham's mother Trina smiled while her son spoke.

"I'm overwhelmingly proud,"

she said. "He was born old and was always serious, even as a child - he never really played sports - he always has been about God, the Bible, books and science projects."

Mrs. Higginbotham continued, "He's always been an exception."

The proud mother believes the finished book is a step toward a bright future for her son.

"He will grow up to do great things," she said. "He wants to change the direction of our country, and as long he keeps his feet grounded and his eyes on Jesus, he will not stray."

Poca High School Principal Vic Donalson is excited to see another one of his students succeed at an early age.

"I'm so proud of him," he said.

"There's no doubt that he has a gift from God - he's just mature beyond his years, and whatever Josh decides to do in life, he will succeed."

The school leader hopes other students will be encouraged by Higginbotham. He left them a word of advice.

"Never give up," Donalson said.

"You never have to be alone to do it all yourself."

Higginbotham's latest book "Fading Notion" is available now in book stores and online, through Amazon, Ebay, Westbow Press and Barnes and Noble. For more information about Fading Notion, www.facebook.com/fadingnotion.

The high school senior plans to publish two more books by next Christmas.

Warning from the Putnam County Clerk's Office: From Staff Reports Recently, out-of-state businesses have sent letters to county residents, offering copies of grant deeds and titles for prices of up to $83. In the letter, the statement reads "To obtain a copy of your deed and complete property profile, please detach and return in the enclosed envelope with your processing fee of $83.00. You will receive your documents

and report within 21 business days."

"This is public record, and I don't feel like they're doing anything illegal, but call our office if you need copies of your records," said Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood. "That's what we're here for, and it's a lot less expensive."

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Putnam County School Menu High School Menu Oct. 1522 Tuesday, Oct. 15: Egg & Cheese on English Muffin LUNCH: LASAGNA, Caesar Salad w/Croutons, Steamed Peas, Fresh Orange Wedges, WW Garlic Toast, Milk Wednesday, Oct. 16: Chicken & Biscuit LUNCH: BEEF & CHEESE NACHOS OR CHICKEN QUESIDILLA, Lettuce/Tomato, Refried Beans, Salsa/Strawberry Cup, Oatmeal Cookie, Milk Thursday, Oct. 17: Eggo Mini Waffles LUNCH: BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS, Quick Baked Potato, California Blend Veg’s, Sliced Peaches, Wheat Roll, Milk Friday, Oct. 18: Breakfast Pizza LUNCH: HAMBURGER ON A BUN OR PIZZA, Lettuce/Tomato/Cheese, Sweet Potato Crisscut Fries, Warm

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Under the amendment, the language has been changed to allow projects like this one to be funded using state highway funds.

"This could be our window of opportunity," said Haynes. "I'd like to see all of Mason and Kanawha sign off on this too."

Commissioner Andy Skidmore said finishing the proposed 4mile stretch of roadway in Putnam County is expensive.

However, he believes the senate bill amendment may provide a way to cover it.

"This bill could give us an alternate way to find funding for it, but we're just looking into it right now and getting some more information," he said. "Once 35 is finished, it will be quite an opportunity for commerce."

Next, commissioners approved a 5-year contract for a credit vendor in the courthouse.

Soon, paying with paper will be thing of the past.

It's one move Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood is proud to make.

"This has been a longtime coming," he said. "I'm happy we're finally getting credit card machines in Putnam County, and I believe we're one of the first in the state to put this in more than just our tax office."

Haynes asked, "Will this allow any office in the courthouse to receive credit and debit cards?"

"Yes," Donat answered. "We will have full capability."

Wood added, "We'll take baby steps, but we'll expand and this will be great for customers."

The Putnam County Commission meets again Tuesday Oct. 22.

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Davis Creek Pony Club hosts Horse Show in Winfield

Photos courtesy of Shooters Photography

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WHS Homecoming 2013

Your 2013 Winfield High School Homecoming Court.

Makin' it look easy - Winfield Junior John Hathaway catches another pass during the Generals match against Nitro.

Winfield won 47 to 16 over the Wildcats.

Winfield Homecoming Queen Braiden Maddox and Escort Richard Roda pose for a picture.

The "Davis Creek Pony Club Combined Test & Dressage Show" is held once a year in October at the Winfield Riding Club Show Grounds.

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Sponsored by the Davis Creek Pony Club - and run by volunteers - the show includes the disciplines of dressage and stadium jumping with divisions from Starter up to Training level.

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Breaking away - Winfield's Jacob Lewis runs past the Wildcats' defense, helping the Generals to victory with a solid running game.

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West Teays Elementary School Annual Fall Heritage Festival

Putnam Golf Teams stand out at State Tourney Both Putnam County teams participating in the state golf tournament turned in outstanding performances.

Poca finished second in Class AA, and Buffalo was third in Class A. The tournament was played Oct. 8-9 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling.

For Poca, Alex Hamrick was fourth overall in AA with a two-day total of 159, just a shot out of third place. Hamrick shot a 76 on the second day, improving by seven strokes over his first round and making the all-state team.

Also for the Dots, Travis Covert was tied for 10th with a 166, and David Scragg was tied for 15th overall at 171.

Buffalo finished three shots ahead of St. Marys for third in Class A. The Bison were led by Cory Hoshor’s 163 total, which was good for fifth overall in Class A and a place on the all-state team.

Other Buffalo golfers in the top 20 were Bradley Harris at 13th with a 176, and Blaik Caplinger was tied for 16th at 179.

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County Declares Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Our Country What can be said about indecision? To make a decision I believe you need to pray and seek the Lord's will. Sometimes we don't have days and days of prayer but God will lead you the right way.

How shall we approach decisions that not only affect us but our loved ones and our country? Wish to God we would all pray and fast for our country to get back on the right path. Have we gone too far already? I don't think so. I used to think it was too far gone to get back on track but according to the word of God, if we would pray and seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways then God will hear and heal our land. He can and will hear our cries to stop the wickedness and sinfulness and the evilness in our land - but we have to believe He can do it!

Do you really believe we can have a revival? I used to think not, but over the years I have seen great things happen. Wished to God we had a president who loved the Lord, who prayed and would seek the face of God in every decision. But wait, we have had presidents like that before and we can have one again.

Are we ashamed to say we pray? Should we be afraid to say we are on the Lord's side? The wicked cannot harm us when we walk with God. We are God's children and yes, we can have revival, but there is a price to pay.

Are we willing to pay the price of prayer and fasting and seeking the right way? Please spend more time in prayer for our country and for our president to turn to the Lord and the right.

Putnam County Sheriff's Department September Report The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department during the month of September responded to 1,259 calls for assistance, and made 38 felony arrest and 60 misdemeanor arrest. The Road Patrol also investigated 81 auto crashes, and issued 16 misdemeanor citations. Furthermore, the Road Patrol arrested 7 DUI’s and completed 159 written complaints. 22 warrants and 24 Domestic Violence Petitions were served. Home Confinement averaged 54 inmates with 190 home verifications and Western Regional Jail averaged 99 inmates per day. Process division served 319 civil papers. Tax Office ac-

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to bring attention to it, Putnam 4-H teamed up with the county commission to display a custom wreath near the courthouse elevators.

Beth Baldwin, 4-H and Youth Development Agent for Putnam County shared information about the epidemic.

"There is an estimated 1,324 people who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Putnam County for 2013," she said. "One in eight women will develop breast cancer, and there are 150 cases of breast cancer a year."

Baldwin continued, "The numbers are startling when you think about the results."

The county's 4-H members created a resolution proclaiming Oct. 8, 2013 as Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Putnam County.

"We want to help prevent it by promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping up with doctor's appointments - we just want to do a little bit of goodwill," Baldwin said. "The 4th H in 4-H is to promote health."

Donning a pink ribbon pin on his lapel and a pink shirt under his suit jacket, Commissioner President Joe Haynes read the resolution.

Oct. 8 is now Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Putnam County.

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Raising awareness - From left to right: Putnam County Commissioner President Joe Haynes, W. Va. Sen. Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, Putnam 4-H and Youth Development Agent Beth Baldwin and Putnam County Commissioner Andy Skidmore proclaim Oct. 8 as Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Photo by Justin Waybright.

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joyed the first festival. Now, more than 5,000 come to the annual event.

"My dad started it as a family atmosphere with the feel of a "meet-n-greet" at a general store and a small, community event," Howard remembered. "He was a retired fire chief he realized there was nothing for the community to do in Fall, so he worked with a local radio station to organize it."

During the next few years, the annual festival grew into a regional attraction. As it grew, Howard needed help.

So, in 1995, she came home to join her father in hosting Octoberfest.

"It's great to see how it's grown," Howard said.

Last year, Richard "Dick" Howard attended his last Buffalo Octoberfest. Smiles covered his face as he received an award for the 25th anniversary of the event.

Two weeks later, the 81-yearold hometown friend passed away. However, his legacy remains.

His last Octoberfest - Richard "Dick" Howard receives an award for the 25th anniversary of Buffalo's Octoberfest last year. The 81-year-old event organizer passed away just days after the event. Courtesy Photo "He'll be attending this year in spirit," Howard said. "The festival is a tradition and I do it because of him and to honor him."

The area resident is ready to see smiles and hear laughter at another successful Octoberfest this Saturday.

"I'm hoping this will be the biggest and best one yet," Howard said.

For more information and to participate in Octoberfest, call Susan Howard at (304) 937-2747 or visit www.facebook.com/BuffaloOctoberfest.

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9. Center 14. Elders’ teachings 15. “What’s gotten ___ you?”

16. “Farewell, mon ami” 17. Letter opener 19. Flax fabric 20. “Comprende?”

21. “Yes, ___” 22. Fair-haired 23. Witchcraft 25. Box 26. “To ___ is human ...”

27. Blacken 28. Dust remover 31. A whining complaint 35. “Saturday Night Fever” music 37. “... there is no ___ angel but Love”: Shakespeare 38. Complimentary close 40. Exec’s note 41. Andrea Bocelli, for one 43. Tried 45. “___ we having fun yet?”

46. “___ on Down the Road” 48. Campaigner, for short 49. Bond, for one 51. Small red beetle with black spots 55. Tart

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39. Existing independently 42. Come in again 44. Example 47. “___ calls?”

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Obituaries

Page 12 –Tuesday,October 15,2013 ORA BEATRICE JOHNSON ARBAUGH IRONE E. ARROWOOD PASTOR JAMES L. BOGGESS GEORGIANNA ESCUE RONDEL L. GIVEN CALLIE MAE HESSON JOANN MARGOLIS HIGH J. STANLEY HUDNALL JR. WILLIS RAY McCOMAS FRANK EDWARD PRICE SR. HAROLD DEAN SAUNDERS JIMMIE JOE SIZEMORE LARRY WAYNE TAYLOR

ducted October 10, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton; Don Gatewood officiated. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Teays Valley.

The family would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Rose Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care and compassion shown to her and our family. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

IRONE E. ARROWOOD ORA BEATRICE JOHNSON ARBAUGH In loving memory of Ora Beatrice Johnson Arbaugh, 90, of Culloden. She left this world to be with the Lord on October 7, 2013, after a prolonged illness.

She was born August 18, 1923, in Putnam County, to David Johnson and Sarah Lemaster Johnson. This loving and giving woman was a blessing to the people who surrounded her; she was the last surviving child in a family of 15 siblings.

She graduated from Winfield High School with the class of 1942 and was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Charles Ray Arbaugh.

She was an active member of Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church in Hurricane.

Many of the church members remember her fondly for her onion pie that she would bring to church luncheons. Her life was filled with family and friends who loved her; she spent her time caring for them and visiting the neighbors around her block.

The most important thing to her was her family, and that included her "church family" or others she referred to as "just like family." She worked tirelessly during the year; the highlights of her year were family reunions, Myrtle Beach vacations, summer visits from family - especially those by her great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Sydney - cookouts and Thanksgiving.

She is survived by and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Betty Jane Archer and husband, Gary, of Hurricane; her son, Larry Ray Arbaugh and wife, Connie, of Culloden; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbors and her church family. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were con-

Irone E. Arrowood, 82, of Hurricane, left to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2013.

She was born to the late Roy D. and Nettie E. Jarvis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert F. Arrowood.

Irone was a retired LPN and provided over 20 years of service at CAMC. She was a longtime member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church and was very devoted to her Lord and her family.

Irone is survived by three children, Lois Toney, James Arrowood and Kim DeMattie; two sons-in-law, Richard Toney and Darren DeMattie; and two grandchildren, David Arrowood and Jeffrey Arrowood.

A family memorial service will be held at a later time.

Donations can be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 900 Lawndale Lane, Charleston, WV 25314.

You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home was entrusted to handle the arrangements.

PASTOR JAMES L. BOGGESS On October 4, 2013, Pastor James L. Boggess, 57, of Buffalo, celebrated his homecoming, surrounded by his family.

He was a 1974 graduate of Buffalo High School and obtained a B.A. degree from Life Christian University. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing. Pastor Jim was a die-hard WVU and Cincinnati Reds fan.

Jim worked for 20 years at Monsanto before becoming a full-time pastor. On December 24, 1981, he gave his life to the Lord. His ministry started at Creston United Methodist Church.

Following his time there he founded the Evangelism of Love Tent Ministry and the Christian

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Fellowship of Kenna. In 1994, Pastor Jim founded Faith Christian Fellowship, which began as a home Bible study. Pastor Jim's direction over the years has grown Faith Christian Fellowship into a thriving "Word of Faith Church" that has touched many lives. He also founded the Destiny Bible Training Center, served on the International Missions Outreach-Haiti and sponsored the building of Cassis Church in Haiti. As a result of Pastor Jim's faithful, loyal and steadfast service to the Lord, countless people have been ministered to and forever changed.

Born September 24, 1956, he was the son of Myrtle Allen Boggess and the late Leroy "Tippy" Boggess. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dean and Verna Allen; paternal grandparents, Hansford "Hank" and Gay Boggess; and his sisters, Lori Jo Waugh and Rhonda Jividen.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kathy Ann Boggess; son, Jason (Jodi) Boggess; daughter, Melissa (Kenneth) Massey; grandchildren, Shyanne Massey, Eric Boggess, Hunter Massey and Katelyn Boggess; sister, LeeAnn (Stoner) Burkhammer; brothers, Bill (Missy) Boggess and Paul (Andy) Boggess; mother and father-in-law, James and Anna King; and brothers-in-law, Jerry Jividen and J.E. Waugh. Jim is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and church family.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Pastor Jim Boggess were held October 8, at Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Buffalo, with Pastor Paul Boggess officiating. Burial was at Craig Cemetery, Grimms Landing.

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

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

GEORGIANNA ESCUE Georgianna Escue, of Scott Depot, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harold Escue; and son, Nelson "Terry" Hudson; grandsons, Matthew and Nelson "Hud" Hudson; and six greatgrandchildren. She was a loving and caring woman who spent most of her life in the Nitro and Teays Valley areas. She was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services were conducted October 7 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens with Reverend David Stauffer officiating. Online condolences will be accepted at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

RONDEL L. GIVEN On September 29th Rondel L.

The Putnam Standard Given, at age 93, passed gracefully and peacefully from this life, bound for greater glory. His last physical expression was a smile on his face. His last words, to Anne, his wife of 70 years and eight months, were "I love you more."

His passions were God, family and the adventure of travel. With family he visited all lower 48 states, Alaska, Canada and Mexico in campers and motor homes, fully appreciating the handiwork of God, never missing worship with him. He and Anne's theme song was "On the Road Again." Now he is traveling again, bound for his greatest adventure of all.

Ron retired in 1982 after 25 years as a machinist with Kaiser Aluminum. He learned his trade in two years of schooling at the South Charleston Ordinance Center under a post-Depression FDR program. It was during this time he met Anne. Following that he worked for Alloy Steel in Montgomery, and then was among the first employees of the new Kaiser Aluminum plant in 1957 in Ravenswood. For much of the 21 years after his retirement, he and Anne were part of the Sojourners, a Christian group that traveled the country in campers serving smaller and often isolated churches. With Anne, he was a longtime member of Henderson Church of Christ, who, for the 10 years since his first stroke, stepped in often when family couldn't, for which the family is forever grateful.

Ron was born June 20, 1920, in Lost Creek, the son of William and Ida Belle Given. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph and Jimmy, and sister, Alberta, and is survived by brother, Roderick of Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by wife, Anne; daughters, Sara Randolph of Beaver Dam, Va., and Stephanie Squires of Chesterfield, Va.; sons, Rondel Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Joe of Scott Depot; and all of their families. There are 11 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. At last count. He will be missed, but his life will be celebrated and remembered.

Funeral services were held at Henderson Church of Christ, Henderson, on October 5, with Pastor Bill Deem officiating. Burial was in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant.

Online condolences can be made at www.dealfh.com.

CALLIE MAE HESSON Callie Mae Hesson, 90, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

Funeral services were conducted October 4, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. James Short. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

She was born May 12, 1923, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late William Short and Missouri

Dennison Short Blake. She was also preceded in death by her husband Llewellyn Hesson, two sons, Richard and Robert "Bob" Hesson, two daughters, Anna Mae Hesson and Marie Meadows, and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda and Jody McCloud of Hurricane and Cathy McCloud of Lavalette; two sons, Roger and Evelyn Hesson and Marsh "Bub" and Sarah Hesson, all of Huntington; three brothers, Alva Blake of Barboursville, Garland Blake of Lesage and Clyde Blake of Columbus, Ohio; and a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren, including a special granddaughter and caregiver Bonnie Meadows.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

JOANN MARGOLIS HIGH JoAnn Margolis High, 81, of Hurricane, passed away at her home at Broadmore Assisted Living after a long illness.

She retired from Columbia Gas and was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, class of 1949. She was a member of the Hurricane Woman's Club, a member of Hurricane First Baptist Church and loved her time golfing with her husband, Marion, who preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by two sons, Steve and his wife, Cindy, and Ron, all of Hurricane; daughter, Sandy Bragg and husband, Darrell, of Granville, Ohio; grandchildren, Matt High, Todd High, Adam Bragg and his wife, Rebekah, and Andrea Silhanek and her husband, Brian; one greatgrandchild; and brothers, Robert Margolis and wife, Jenny, of Hurricane and David and wife, Don Rheta, of North Carolina.

Funeral services were held October 6, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

J. STANLEY HUDNALL JR. J. Stanley Hudnall Jr., 82, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, after an extended illness.

Born June 15, 1931, he was a son of the late J.S. Hudnall Sr. and Beulah Hudnall of Bancroft.

Stan was a 1948 graduate of Nitro High School and attended West Virginia State College. He served his country in the United States Army, spending the majority of his service time stationed in Alaska. Following his military service, Stan began working for C&P Telephone Company, rising to the position

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The Putnam Standard of plant supervisor until his retirement in 1989 after 41-and-ahalf years of service. Stan was a great lover of jazz music and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Mary L. Brown; three children, J.S. "Jay" Hudnall III of Beckley, Tracy Redmon and husband, Herb, of Poca and Susan Edwards and husband, Jerry, of Scott Depot; brother, Donald Hudnall and wife, Mildred, of Poca; stepson, Michael Passerotti of Ohio; and three grandchildren.

The family extends special thanks to the Broadmore Memory Care Unit for the love and care given to Stan over the past four years.

The family suggests donations are made to Hubbard Hospice House or a charity of your choice.

Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express sympathies.

WILLIS RAY McCOMAS Willis Ray McComas, 86, of Midkiff, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Lincoln Continuous Care Center, Hamlin. He was born August 9, 1927, in Midkiff, a son of the late Hal and Myrtle Clay McComas. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ora Lyle McComas.

He is survived by his loving wife and caretaker of 63 years, Eileen Burton McComas; five children, Kyle (Wilma) McComas of Barboursville, Paula (Hampar) Ghazarian of Wichita, Kan., Wayne (Karen) McComas of Hamlin, Roger (Annette) McComas of Hamlin and Donna (Scott) Ash of Scott Depot; eight grandchildren, Shane (Lisa) McComas, Kelly (Brian) McCormick, Anna Ghazarian, Jennifer (Erik) Thompson, Traci McComas, Heather McComas, Nicole McComas and Kimberly (Steven) Carr; eight great-grand-

children, Jacob McComas, Travis, Andrew, Evan and Darren Vickers, Lily Thompson, Grayson McComas and Sophia Carr; one brother, Roy D. McComas of Peach Creek; one sister, Leta Scites Price of Barboursville; and three sisters-in-law, Sheila Cobb of Scott Depot, Sharon Martin of Charleston and Lillie Burton of Hamlin.

Willis retired from CSX Railroad after 42 years of service and was a lifetime member of the UTU. He was an Army member of the 82nd Airborne, a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict and was a member of the VFW. He was a 63-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 79 AF&AM of Hamlin. He was a lifetime member of the Treeing Walker Association, a member of the Cabell-Wayne Bee Association, where he received the Jack Dick Memorial Award, and was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church of Midkiff. He was also a member of BloomingdaleSalem Baptist Church of Barboursville.

Funeral services were held October 10, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, with the Rev. Paul Day officiating. Burial was at Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lincoln Continuous Care Center and Hospice of Huntington for their compassionate care during Willis' final weeks. Friends may express their condolences at handleyfh.com.

FRANK EDWARD PRICE SR. Frank Edward Price Sr., 84, of St. Albans, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at his home.

Born June 24, 1929, in Fort Gay, Frank was a son of the late Adolphus and Effie Thompson Price. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Price, and sons, Timothy and Steven Price.

Frank served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a coin collector, loved old cars and was a NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his children, Pamela Sue Rice of Pennsylvania, Frank E. Price Jr. (Lisa Michele) of Eleanor, Richard Price (Robin Price-Mitchell) of Hurricane, Pamela Jean Ruby (Claude) of Hurricane and Kenneth Price of St. Albans; brother, Glen Price of Florida; seven grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans was in charge of arrangements.

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

HAROLD DEAN SAUNDERS Mr. Harold Dean Saunders, 76, of Cross Lanes, passed away October 1, 2013, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

Harold was retired from John Amos AEP Plant, was a former employee of West Virginia Tractor and an Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn L. Phalen Saunders; parents, Cleo and Georga Saunders; and sisters and brother, Isabelle Martin, Wordie Saunders and Irene Saunders.

He is survived by his sister, Gunell Grady of Eleanor, and nephew, Chuck and his wife, Kathie Grady, and their children, Brett, Samantha and Tracie Grady, all of Eleanor.

A tribute to the life of Mr. Harold D. Saunders was held October 4, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Scarberry officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

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

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JIMMIE JOE SIZEMORE Jimmie Joe Sizemore, 70, of Nitro, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.

Born August 24, 1943, in Poca, to the late Johnny and Lena Sizemore, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Belinda.

Jim was a graduate of Nitro High School, a retired painter and general contractor. He was a longtime baseball coach, volunteer and board member for Babe Ruth Baseball in South Charleston.

He is survived by his three sons, Joe of Cross Lanes and wife, Lynn, Pat of South Charleston and wife, Rochelle, and Michael of Nitro; his grandchildren, Crystal and Zachary of Cross Lanes and Ty and Hope of South Charleston; his brothers, Ronnie of Nitro and Doug of Fairmont; and sister, Debbie of Hurricane. Jim is also survived by dear friends, Paul Welch and Drema Bailey of Nitro, who the family wishes to acknowledge and thank for the loving companionship that they provided to him.

A memorial service for Jim was held October 4, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.

The family asks that donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387 or to South Charleston Little League Baseball.

Memories of Jim may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting his obituary.

Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, was in charge of arrangements.

LARRY WAYNE TAYLOR Larry Wayne Taylor, 61, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Octo-

ber 7, 2013, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde I. and Eula M. Riddle Taylor, and his grandparents, Wilbur and Josephine Taylor, Zack Riddle and Ernest and Victoria Riddle Rose.

Larry was a 1971 graduate of Winfield High School and a 1972 graduate of Putnam County Vocational School in Eleanor for construction. He had been employed with West Virginia Steel of Rock Branch for 30 years. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and fishing with his family and friends. He was a Christian and was a member of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Judy Taylor, and sister and brother-inlaw, Larry and Sharon Carpenter, all of Scott Depot. Also surviving are his nephews, Jimmy (Kim) Taylor of Hurricane and Michael Carpenter of Scott Depot; nieces, Kim (David) Scott and Cindy Smith, all of Scott Depot, and Stephanie Ciavarello of Scarsdale, N.Y.; seven great-nephews; two great-nieces; an aunt; and several cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held October 10, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Dr. John D. Smith officiating. Burial was in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to express sympathies to the family.

The family would like to express special thanks to Linda Greenlee and the staff of Hospice Care of Charleston and Christy Mounts and the staff of Teays Valley Assisted Living, Hurricane, for the love and care given to Larry during his stay.

The family suggests memorial contributions are made to either Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387 or to Teays Valley Assisted Living, P.O. Box 25, Hurricane, WV 25526.

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Notice of Short Form Settlement of Estates To the Creditors, Distributees and Beneficiaries of the within named persons: I have before me the final settlement of the estates of the following persons, which shall be presented to the County Commission of Putnam County, at the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the 22th day of October, 2013 at 09:00 for its approval which settlements have been presented to me pursuant to West Virginia Code 44-3A-4a, as amended, (Waiver and Application for Short Form Settlement by distributes and beneficiaries) which settlements I have approved as indicated below: Estate of Anna Elise Andrews: James Andrews, Administrator Estate of Judson Bailey: Nelva M. Bailey, Administratrix Estate of Clarence Earl Broyles: Calvin G. Broyles, Executor Estate of Allen Keith Cawley: Ramona Mae Lockwoord, Administratrix Estate of Grover Clarence Dosier: Bill L. Dosier, Executor Estate of Carmon (aka Carman) Lee Frazier: Catherine M. Akers, Administratrix CTA DBN Hazel E. Martin: Rita Pauline Martin & Lisa Aileen Holstein, CoExecutrix’s Estate of Hurl Don Scott: Mary Lou Scott, Administratrix CTA Estate of Yoshiko Shockey: Paul Binford Shockey, Executor

1t 10-15 ps ___________________ Notice of Proposed Settlement of Estates To the Creditors, Distributees and Beneficiaries of the within named persons: I have before me the final settlement of estates of the following persons, which shall be presented to the County Commission of Putnam County, at the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the 22th day of October, 2013 at 09:00 for their approval which settlements have been presented to me by the Fiduciary of such estates and which proposed settlements I have approved as indicated below: Decedent: Angela Gwen Morton Fiduciary: Tamara Lynn Slate, Executrix Address: 201 Woodland Forest Winfield, WV 25213 Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person, may before the County Commission at the time and place hereinabove specified and thereupon protest his interest as they may appear or else may forever thereafter be barred from asserting such interest.

Given under my than this 9th day of October, 2013.

Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 1t 10-15 ps ___________________ STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE

Estate of Monty Joe Stover: Mendy J. Fiori, Executrix Estate of Stephen William Weber: Sylvia Anne Weber, Executrix Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person may appear before the County Commission at the above time and place and thereupon protest his/her interest or else be forever barred from asserting such interest thereafter.

Given under my hand this 9th day of October, 2013 Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIR O N M E N TA L PROTECTION'S, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET SE, CHARLESTON,WEST VIRGINIA 253042345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440.

APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT MODIFICATION Public Notice No.: L103-13 Public Notice Date: October 15, 2013

Paper: Putnam Standard The following has applied for a WV NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit Modification for this facility or activity: Appl. No.:WV0024694 Applicant: BUFFALO TOWN OF PO BOX 217 BUFFALO, WV 25033 Location: BUFFALO, PUTNAM COUNTY Latitude: 38:37:46 Longitude: 81:58:22 Receiving Stream: Kanawha River/Ohio River Activity: To modify the permit to incorporate the requirements relative to Title 33, Series 2 of the West Virginia Legislative Rules for the processing and disposal of sewage sludge generated by the wastewater treatment plant. Sewage sludge generated and/or processed at the permittee's facility shall be land applied, provided that the sewage sludge shall not be applied in a manner that exceeds the agronomic or lifetime loading rates. These land application site(s) meet all other regulatory standards and are identified as follows: Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV; Kelly Tucker Farm located on Bear Branch Road, Buffalo, WV. Business conducted: Municipality Implementation: NA On the basis of review of the application, the "Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a))," and the "West Virginia Legislative Rules," the State of West Virginia will act on the above application.

Any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit modification and may request a public hearing by addressing such to the Director of the Division of Water and Waste Management within 30 days of the date of the public notice. Such comments or requests should be addressed to: Director, Division of

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Water and Waste Management, DEP ATTN: Debbie McCann, Permitting Section 601 57th Street SE Charleston, WV 25304-2345 The public comment period begins October 15, 2013 and ends November 14, 2013.

Comments received within this period will be considered prior to acting on the permit modification application. Correspondence should include the name, address and the telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the nature of the issues raised. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever a finding is made, on the basis of requests, that there is a significant degree of public interest on issues relevant to the Draft Permit Modification(s). Interested persons may contact the public information office to obtain further information.

The application, draft permit modification and any required fact sheet may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Waste Management Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Division at a nominal cost. Calls must be made 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1t 10-15 ps ___________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 12th day of May, 2006, signed by Turley Ray Kinder, II to Metz Law Offices, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 788, at page 597, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor/Servicer, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied

with by the Secured Creditor/Servicer and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 11:15 o'clock, a.m. on the 29th day of October, 2013 at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following described real estate: All those certain lots, tracts, or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Union District, Putnam County, West Virginia, and being Lots Nos. Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Six (6) of North Nitro, West Virginia, as laid out in lots, streets and alleys upon a map thereof, made by Clark & Krebs, Civil Engineers and duly of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, to which reference is here made.

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

The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 206 2nd Avenue South Hometown, WV 25109 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.

Trustee at sale is

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE PROPOSED PARTIAL ABANDONMENT OF 0.066 MILE COUNTY ROUTE 34/22 PUTNAM COUNTY Notice is hereby given by the West Virginia Division of Highways of the proposed partial abandonment of 0.066 mile of CR 34/22, beginning at a point 0.454 east of the junction of CR 34/22 and CR 34/29 and proceeding in an easterly direction of 0.066 mile to an ending point on CR 40 located 0.03 mile north of the junction of CR 40 and WV 34.

Property owners are requesting the abandonment.

Anyone wishing to request a public meeting on this proposal may do so by writing to the Commissioner, West Virginia Division of Highways, Capitol Complex Building 5, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia 25035-0430 on or before November 8, 2013.

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

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

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

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

The undersigned is fully vested with the

Unlimited PossAbilities, Inc. Statement of Financial Position FYE 6/30/2013 Unlimited PossAbilities, Inc. is a Non-Profit, 501(c) 3 Behavioral Health Agency located in Milton, WV Assets Current Assets Fixed Assets Other Assets Total Assets

$44,264 9,161 0 53,425

Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Long-term Liabilities Total Liabilities Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

77,797 42,900 120,697 (67,272) 53,425

Statement of Income for the Year Ended June 30, 2013 Total Revenue 675,878 Total Expenses 689,566 Net Revenue Over Expenses 13,688 For further detail concerning the content of this legal advertisement and any other financial disclosure information can be found at the West Virginia Health Care Authority in Charleston, WV. 1t 10-15 ps authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record.

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

GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102

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Poca teacher enjoyed overseas experience

By Bethany Randolph Poca High School

Leslie Wood, a Spanish teacher at Poca High School, has traveled many places around the world. Her experiences have made her an inspiration for many students and teachers.

Wood originally started her teaching career as an elementary school teacher. Being around many of her Spanish speaking friends and Venezuelan friends inspired her to become a Spanish teacher.

“I never planned on becoming a Spanish teacher of all things,” she said.

Traveling has given her the thrill of adventure in her life.

Wood did many different things while in Africa and Asia from working in an orphanage to working with America International School of Riyadh to building houses with a group called Work Without Walls.

Not only did she do mission work, she also went to the Mid-

Leslie Wood, a Spanish Teacher at Poca High School took a service trip with her 10th grade students in the Philippines to build houses with America International School of Riyadh. dle East to teach Spanish to a group of students with many different ethnic backgrounds.

“While teaching overseas I discovered that your first language determines how hard it is to learn a second language,” she said.

Wood traveled to learn, for fun and for mission work.

“Overall the main thing I learned while traveling is that no matter where you go people have a lot of the same wants and needs in life, like live,” Wood said.

Leslie Wood enjoyed teaching 1st grade in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Central America.

Work and school, a balancing act

By Kayla Bush Poca High School

Students and school staff have differing opinions on whether students should work while still in high school.

Angela Gatens, a counselor at Poca High School, understands that some students have to work, but would prefer that the students focus on their schoolwork.

“Students have to balance school and work, and I know it’s hard,” she said.

Gatens, herself, worked while in high school in order to pay for her luxuries. Lucky enough to work with her father, she didn’t have to work long, crazy hours

like some students do now.

She worked through the second semester her junior year and all her senior year. She admitted that her grades struggled a little bit.

Gatens has a 17-year old daughter who has a summer job, but doesn’t work throughout the school year. This is the way she believes that all students should have to deal with work throughout their schooling.

Leanna Hudnall, a working student who now attends Winfield High School, says that she has some troubles with balancing school and work.

Hudnall just recently transferred from Poca High to Winfield High. She chose to stay at

the Nitro McDonald’s in order to still see at least a few of her friends from Poca.

“I love working because my McDonalds crew is my family,” she said.

Hudnall knows working and going to school is difficult because if she’s working late then she doesn’t have time to do her schoolwork and still get good nights sleep.

Patty Igo, a business teacher at Poca High, believes that it is a good for students to work and be in school.

“If a student can manage their time, then it is one of the best things for them,” she said. “I teach students how to manage their time in order to work and go to school.”

SCHOOL FROM PAGE 1 are worried - if they did consolidate - would everyone keep their job?

“I don’t understand how it could be cheaper to build one big school than it would be to spend a little bit to upgrade two buildings and run two schools.”

Manchin said the long-term benefits of building a new school would outweigh those of renovating the two existing ones.

“When you’re talking about efficiency and making some major renovations, roofs alone, we’re talking millions of dollars just to upgrade those schools,” he said.

Board member Sam Sentelle said Manchin has been a great help in helping Putnam County Schools provide better classrooms for its students.

“We were paying a ton in maintenance - replacing floors, working on portable classrooms,” the for-

mer superintendent said. “In one of our middle schools, I remember a leg of a chair went through the floor one time. People didn’t realize we could be making payments on a bond easier than we could be making payments on maintenance for the old buildings.”

The consolidation proposal is in its earliest stages of planning, and no decisions will be made without board approval. Board members hope to reach a consensus in December.

This was the board’s first meeting since the resignation of 12-year member Deborah Phillips. The board is seeking applications to fill the vacant seat.

Interested parties should submit the Application of Interest, along with a brief resume to Superintendent Chuck Hatfield by 4 p.m. on Oct. 18.

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