The Putnam Standard, October 1, 2013

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Town Hall, Police to Move

West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Schedule of Events See page 2

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

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50 Cents Volume 144 WINFIELD - It's official.

Winfield now has a new town hall.

Council members voted 4-3 for the purchase of the former PJ's Daycare facility at 3426 Winfield Road. The standingroom-only audience watched as the long-awaited decision unfolded.

Before the approval came, tension and suspense was thick.

"The city is growing and I'm trying to move this town forward," Mayor Randy Barrett said. "Our citizens want a new town hall and this can be remedied immediately."

Barrett suggested the council agree to buy the property at PJ's outright at a total turn-key-cost of $868,000 or $112 per squarefoot.

Hesitation haunted some council members.

Some were fixed on the idea to start from scratch and construct a town hall building, which according to the mayor, would cost between $1.5 and $2.5 million or $175 per squarefoot for the building only.

Council member Kevin Karnes urged others to consider purchasing PJ's property.

"We did an investigation years ago, and we want growth here, but we've got to remember we're short-handed on property here in Winfield," he explained.

"This may be the last chance of property we have."

Barrett agreed.

"You all are talking about building a new one, but you SEE TOWN ON PAGE 7

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Prayer is Alive at Poca High School

Revival sweeping through school - Students and faculty gather around the school flag pole to take part in the global See You at The Pole prayer event. Since last year, more than 20 healings have taken place and prayers have been answered, according to students. Photo by Justin Waybright

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

POCA - Under an American Flag, Poca High School students

and faculty members stood, hand-in-hand with their heads bowed.

A calming feeling of peace swept across the parking lot while men and women, young

and old prayed for their school, community and nation.

It's no secret the Dots have an affinity for God. Four student-led, Christian organizations, pre-game prayer

and student conduct help prove this.

Senior Kyle McClanahan often prays before football games and SEE PRAYER ON PAGE 13

Taking steps to honor Lil’ Angels

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE - Nevaeh is Heaven spelled backward.

A smile from Heaven shines down on Amy Park. It lights her path: makes her days worth living; gives her hope.

A person's life is often judged by the impact left after he or she passes away. For Nevaeh Faith Park, the impact continues, four years after she took her last breath.

Before the infant had the opportunity to take her first step or smile for her first picture, her life - just hours-long - began to impact hundreds.

A mother's love - Amy Park enjoys a day at Valley Park with her daughter 2year-old daughter Myah. Park is hosting the 4th Annual Walk of Faith at the park 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 5 to honor babies who were lost during or after pregnancy. Photo by Justin Waybright Today, it still does.

Park remembers her first and

last day with her daughter.

"I woke up after the surgery

and I was looking for her, and a nurse came in the room crying and said, 'it's not good,'" she recalled. "They said she was not going to make it."

Park continued, "My dad came in carrying her and at that point, she was alive, but barely...the pain I felt was unreal."

The grief-stricken mother held on to her baby until she took her last breath.

After suffering the heart-shattering loss, Park and her husband struggled to live their lives.

Their world had stopped. Inevitable depression haunted them.

It was at this point that ANGELS ON PAGE 7

Inside This Week: EDUCATORS HONORED - PAGE 3 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS - PAGE 8 POLICE PROTECTION - PAGE 16

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

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

Coin Show What: OH-KAN Coin Club Show Where: Quality Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), Rt. 7 North, Gallipolis, OH When: Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Parking and admission are free.

For additional information please call 1-740-992-6040.

Arts and Craft Show Accepting Applications Applications are now being received for reservations at the Eleanor Arts and Craft Show. The event will take place on Saturday Nov 2 at the Eleanor Fire Department building. Space is available inside or outside under the shelter. Call Linda now for more information, 304-937-3427.

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 pm at Cross Lanes, WV at Bob Evans.

Crafters, Churches, Vendors Raise Money FREE during BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST, 9am – 5pm, October 19TH, Buffalo (Putnam). YES, FREE SPACE! Call: 304-937-2747.

Polio Survivors Support Group Meetings The WV Chapter of Polio Survivors Support Group meets at noon every second Saturday at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

Meetings are held in the Conference Room, which is located next to the cafeteria. For more information please call 304-7366325.

Putnam County Republican Club Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield.

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.

Huntington's Disease Support Group Formed A peer-led Huntington's Disease Support Group has been formed in Charleston for patients, families, caregivers and those at risk. The meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Saint Francis Hospital.

For more information, call 304-549-3266 or debarm@suddenlink.net.

Curves of St. Albans to offer Free Fitness Assessments Join Curves of St. Albans, the second Tuesday of every month, for “Free Fitness Assessments’.

These assessments will be offered to anyone who wants to know their BMI and Body Fat Percentage.

Guided Rock Climbing Earth-Water-Rock Outdoor Adventures at Hocking Hills State Park - 13178 Ohio 664 S., Logan, OH 43138 Open year round, offering guided rock climbing, rappelling

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and backpacking expeditions for visitors.

Reservations required; call 800-HOCKING. For more information, visit www.1800HOCKING.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous Can Help If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 1.800.333.5051 or find meeting locations at www.aawv.org.

Hurricane Church of Christ Food Pantry The food pantry of the Hurricane Church of Christ, 600 Midland Trail (the one on the hill by the Hurricane Middle School) is open on Friday from 11:00-1:00.

Please call 304-562-6491 to make an appointment.

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

Annual Shoe & Coat Giveaway Glad Tidings Assembly of God at 121 Mill Road in Hurricane will be holding their annual Shoe & Coat Giveaway on Saturday, October 12 from 1-4 pm. For more information, or to donate new or gently-used shoes or coats, please contact the church office at (304)562-3074 or gtagwv@gmail.com.

Public Service Announcement Each year, the West Virginia Division of Labor is required by statute to investigate and determine the prevailing hourly rate of wages that must be paid to the various classifications of workmen and mechanics that are utilized by contractors that perform construction or maintenance work on public improvements as defined by West Virginia Code 21-5A-1(4).

Anyone who is interested in participating in this important process should contact the West Virginia Division of Labor at (304) 558-7890, extension 10474 to request a survey form. For those that would prefer to submit their information electronically, an online form is available on the Division of Labor’s website @ www.wvlabor.org.

Participation in this process is not mandatory, however, this office requests that you complete the survey forms and return them no later than October 11, 2013. Please complete the survey forms according to the accompanying instructions. Any information submitted after that date will not be considered for the 2014 Prevailing Wage promulgation.

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West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Schedule of Events Thursday, October 3rd Throughout the day: Civil War Encampment, Kid’s Activities, Blacksmithing, Apple Butter Making, Broom Making & Lye Soap Making, Giant Pumpkins, Sorghum Molasses Making, Chainsaw Artist, Spinning, Weaving & Pottery Making, Grist Mill, Railroad Safety, Pumpkin Carriage Photos, Birds of Prey on Thursday and Sunday only.

Amphitheater 10 a.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 10:30 a.m. – Heroes 4 Higher 11 a.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 12 Noon – Heroes 4 Higher 12:30 p.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 1:30 p.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 2:30 p.m. – The Living Statue 3:00 p.m. - Heroes 4 Higher 3:30 p.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 5:00 p.m. – Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 6:30 p.m. – Robert Trippett and Starlight Band Milton Performing Arts Center 5:00 p.m. – Orange Blossom 6:00 p.m. – Doug Anderson 7:00 p.m. – Orange Blossom 8:00 p.m. – Doug Anderson Friday, October 4th Throughout the day: Civil War Encampment, Kid’s Activities, Blacksmithing, Apple Butter Making, Broom Making & Lye Soap Making, Giant Pumpkins, Sorghum Molasses Making, Chainsaw Artist, Spinning, Weaving & Pottery Making, Grist Mill, Railroad Safety, Pumpkin Carriage Photos, Birds of Prey on Thursday and Sunday only.

Amphitheater 9:30 a.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 10:00 a.m. – Heroes 4 Higher 10:15 a.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 11:00 a.m. - Heroes 4 Higher 11:30 a.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 12:00 Noon – Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 1:00 p.m. - Heroes 4 Higher 1:30 p.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 2:00 p.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 5:30 p.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 6:00 p.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 7:00 p.m. – TBA Milton Performing Arts Center 5:00 p.m. – Hit & Run Band 6:00 p.m. – Silver Eagle Band 7:00 p.m. – Hit & Run Band 8:00 p.m. – Silver Eagle Band Saturday, October 5th Throughout the day: Civil War Encampment, Kid’s Activities, Blacksmithing, Apple Butter Making, Broom Making & Lye Soap Making, Giant Pumpkins, Sorghum Molasses Making, Chainsaw Artist, Spinning, Weaving & Pottery Making, Grist Mill, Railroad Safety, Pumpkin Carriage Photos, Birds of Prey on Thursday and Sunday only.

Amphitheater 9:30 a.m. - Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 10:00 a.m. – Heroes 4 Higher 10:30 a.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 11:30 a.m. – The Living Statue 12:00 Noon – Porter Creek Cloggers 12:30 – Zappo the Clown – Magic Show 1:00 p.m. - Heroes 4 Higher 1:30 p.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 2:00 p.m. – Gate City Gunslingers 2:30 p.m. – Porter Creek Cloggers 4:00 p.m. – Gate City Gunslingers 4:00 p.m. – Jesse Crawford Band 6:00 p.m. – Gate City Gunslingers 7:00 p.m. – Rivertown Milton Performing Arts Center 10:30 a.m. – Cabell Midland (Rhythm in Red) Show Choir 5:00 p.m. – Michael Christopher 6:00 p.m. – Stone Street Band 7:00 p.m. – Michael Christopher 8:00 p.m. – Stone Street Band Sunday, October 6th Throughout the day: Civil War Encampment, Kid’s Activities, Blacksmithing, Apple Butter Making, Broom Making & Lye Soap Making, Giant Pumpkins, Sorghum Molasses Making, Chainsaw Artist, Spinning, Weaving & Pottery Making, Grist Mill, Railroad Safety, Pumpkin Carriage Photos, Birds of Prey on Thursday and Sunday only.

Pumpkin Park Music Hall 10:00 a.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 12:00 Noon – Nicholas Naylor 1:30 p.m. – Jim and Valerie Gabehart 2:15 p.m. - Soundstations “DJ and Karaoke” 3:30 p.m. – Jim and Valerie Gabehart Milton Performing Arts Center 1:00 p.m. – Kalie Rose 2:00 p.m. – 2013 Scholarship Awards 3:00 p.m. – Kalie Rose 4:00 p.m. – WVPF Scholarship Auction (Times and/or performances may be subject to change without notice).

Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

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Poca students discuss dress code

By Destinee Keyes Poca High School

Poca High School students and teachers wake up every morning to prepare themselves for another day of learning, but not without first thinking carefully their attire.

The distinctive dress code topic around Poca High School goes in two different directions. Is it a good or a bad thing?

Poca High School’s librarian – Sarah Parkins – was a part of the dress code committee and helped with the decisions of the new changes of the dress code. “With the general county dress code, students kept pushing the limits, and there were too many gray areas over what students could wear,� Parkins said. “So a dress code committee was formed to try to fine-tune it so that kids would be more aware of what was allowed and what wasn’t.�

Poca High School Principal Vic Donalson added, “Changes don’t become necessary until the policies or rules that we have are being abused, and as a staff, when we make decisions, we don’t arbitrarily make decisions alone. We get other staff members involved and get their input, and most of the time, when it comes to a dress code, a lot of things are set forth

by the county, but then a lot of things by the faculty. “So a lot of the policies that we have in place, that’s what the faculty, as a group, has decided they want.

You know, whether too many students are wearing holes in their jeans above the knee or showing too much cleavage or shorts too short whatever it may be.�

One potential solution for violations of the dress code would be school uniforms. This was considered a good idea to some, but a ridiculous idea to others.

Drake Schoolcraft, a senior at Poca High School, thinks that school uniforms would be a terrible idea. “I do not approve of uniforms at all,� Schoolcraft said. “They don’t allow any expression. People like to wear their own style of clothes. It shouldn’t be taken away.�

However, Donalson thinks that most would approve of school uniforms. “We could go the school uniform route, but the first thing we would have to do is do a survey, and we would have to get the parents of the students to buy in,� he said. “If we could get a majority of the parents to buy into it, we could do that.�

When referring to school uni-

forms, Donalson says khakis and occasionally jeans with a red, white, or grey shirt would be fitting. “It would take care of the dress code problem,� he noted.

Kaden Meeks, a sophomore at Poca High School, says the majority of the students don’t agree with the dress code, including him. Another sophomore at Poca High School, McKenzie Matthews, strongly agrees with Meeks. “I’m sure many people would agree with me, and if not, I would still keep my opinion,� Matthews said.

Matthews has been caught several times for violating the dress code, and doesn’t find the things she gets in trouble for necessary. “I feel like the dress code is enforced too much, and people who are dressed appropriately get in trouble either way,� he said.

Parkins expects changes in the student body due to the changes in the dress code. “We are trying to help them be ready for their adult lives, to help them see that they are becoming adults,� she said. “And as we teach all of these things that are helping them get ready for careers, we need to help them see that there is a difference between professionalism and what you need to think about in certain situations.�

Putnam Honors Hurricane Middle School Principal FROM STAFF REPORTS HURRICANE - Hurricane Middle School Principal Doug Cross is the Putnam County Schools Administrator of the Year for 2013-14.

Cross is a graduate of Poca High School and Marshall University Graduate College, where he earned an MA and an Ed. S (Education Specialist) in leadership studies, and where he is currently enrolled as a doctoral student in public school administration.

Cross taught science at Winfield Middle and was assistant principal at both George Washington and Hurricane middle schools. He became principal at Hurricane Middle in 2009.

Cross previously taught in Kanawha County and was a coordinator in the Curriculum and Assessment offices of the West Virginia Department of Education.

He holds numerous leadership positions in the county.

Cross serves on the Putnam County Technology Committee, the Safe and Supportive Schools Leadership Team and the Putnam County Leadership Academy. He is also a member of the National Middle School Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

"Doug does a fantastic job leading a large school and making it all come together for

Natalie Breedlove named Teacher of the Year Nominated by colleagues at Poca Elementary, Breedlove was first named Elementary School Teacher of the Year and then Teacher of the Year for 2013-14. Of her selection, Superintendent Chuck Hatfield states, “Natalie is an outstanding teacher and teacher leader, and we are tremendously proud that she works in Putnam County Schools.�

Breedlove holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Marshall University and is certified to teach grades pre-k through high school. She began her teaching career in the 1997 and has been with Putnam County Schools since 2004. She has taught at Poca Elementary since 2008.

Breedlove is the first teacher to have been chosen a Putnam school’s teacher of the year in both the secondary and elementary levels.

Besides her classroom activities, Breedlove is active in many aspects of her profession. She holds membership in the West Virginia Education Association and the In-

Nationally Board Certified kindergarten teacher Natalie Breedlove of Poca Elementary School has been selected as Putnam County Teacher of the Year for 2013-14 ternational Reading Association.

Additionally, she is a member of the Classroom Assessment Network, a member of the Putnam County Teacher Leaders, and presenter at local conferences, including the recent Putnam County Next Generation/Common Core Conferences.

Breedlove’s love of learning has influenced her approach to teaching, “My role is to guide students in a meaningful way to become lifelong learners,� she states. “My responsibility is to excite children about learning. It is critical,� she says,� that they develop a deep love of learning to be carried on in later grades.�

Through nurturing and motivating, she, “allow[s] children to express themselves in a respectful, appropriate manner.�

Because she teaches kindergarten students, Breedlove sees her role also as welcoming families to the school community: “I include my students’ families and members of the community in as many lessons as I can. This greatly increases enthusiasm about learning and brings a sense of pride and belonging to the classroom,� she states.

Putnam County Schools is proud to recognize outstanding elementary teacher Natalie Breedlove as the Teacher of the Year for 2013-14.

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Hurricane Middle School Principal Doug Cross is named the Putnam County School Administrator of the Year for 2013-14. Courtesy Photo student achievement," Putnam County Schools Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said. "I'm especially pleased at his interest in promoting personal and school leadership in the students and staff - that has to be led by example, and Doug is a great model."

Cross said he became an educator because of the inspiration of a great teacher, and he wanted to duplicate that positive experience for students.

"I am most proud of the work that my staff and I have been able to accomplish in meeting the needs of a diverse population of students and making Hurricane Middle one of the best schools in the state," he said.

According to Cross, his greatest challenge is "trying to stay on the cutting edge" in a time of rapid change.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients Crust 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 tablespoons brandy, if desired 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar

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2/3 cup granulated sugar 5 eggs

Directions: Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch springform pan with shortening. In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the melted butter. Press crumb mixture in bottom of pan. Wrap foil around outside of pan to prevent drips.

Bake crust 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate about 5 minutes or until completely cooled.

Meanwhile, in another small bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, brandy and pumpkin; set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in brown sugar and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth. On low speed, beat in 1 egg at a time just until blended. Gradually beat in pumpkin mixture until smooth.

Pour filling over crust. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until set but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes.

Run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

To serve, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake.

Carefully remove side of pan before cutting cheesecake. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Helen Kuhn Hayley Smith – Oct. 7th Ronald Morrison Bobby Joe Morrison Ann Harvey Pamela Abston Carlous Adams Violet Adkins Kristi Arrowood Nina Bailey Sarah Bailey Doris Ball Harold Barringer Michael Bartram If you - or someone you know Jerry Fidler will be celebratrating a Dwight Fisher birthday in the coming months...

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“NEW FACE” Thought for the week: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness; hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (KJV) Time again!! For the town of Milton and surrounding area to LITE UP OUR PUMPKINS! The WV Pumpkin Festival is October 3 thru 6 at the Pumpkin Park. Go, stroll thru the vendors, meet your neighbor, and enjoy the food and entertainment of our outdoor fall time ritual.

Be thankful that our little town has such an accommodating place to present all the fun activities it offers families to attend.

Let’s support The Milton Performing Arts Center - it is something to be proud of in Milton with spacious seating and good singing groups.

Most all local elementary schools are bused in to visit and design their own different pumpkin faces.

Did you ever notice when a person becomes a child of God he or she also sports a new face?

A face with a more content smiling happy-with-the-world look.

This is because they now have trust in God to help them thru life and its decisions.

John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

A Christian Pumpkin Poem; I am a Jack o’Lantern; my light will shine so bright, For I am a Christian pumpkin, my symbols tell what’s right.

My nose is like the cross on which our savior died, To set us free from sin, we need

The Putnam Standard no longer hide, My mouth is like a fish the whole wide world to show, That Christians live in this house and love their savior so.

The story starts at Christmas, my eyes are like the stars, That shone on baby Jesus and wise men from afar, My color is orange just like the bright sun, And so on Halloween let’s set our pumpkin out, And tell the trick or treaters what God’s love is all about. - Author unknown NO GOD, NO PEACE. KNOW GOD, KNOW PEACE So get a pumpkin and decorate it with a smile for the coming Fall season; set it out brightly lit as a symbol to let others know your light shines inside you for God. ‘Tis the Fall Season once again, God displays His colors thru the trees and many flowers.

Soon, the holidays are upon us: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas - each have a way we can say Thank You God for another YEAR! Prayer: Thank you God for creating the change of seasons and creating each of us, may we do your will daily. Amen.

Tri-County YMCA The Skinny: Oct. 1, 2013 Silver Sneakers Richard L. Swanson Award One of the many fitness options we offer at Tri-County YMCA for seniors is Silver Sneakers. This is a program offered through Humana that emphasizes physical activity and socialization for older adults in an effort to take control of their health. It includes access to exercise equipment, fitness classes, and swimming.

Silver Sneakers was created in 1994 by Mary Swanson, whose father, Richard L. Swanson, experienced a heart attack and used regular exercise to rehabilitate himself. After taking the advice of his doctor, he worked out three times per week for the next 30 years. His daughter, Mary, worked with Humana to offer an exercise program that could make a positive different in the life of older adults.

Each year, Healthways presents the Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award to four individuals and a national winner who have benefited from the Silver Sneakers program and in some cases, inspired others. On Wednesday, September 25, the Richard L. Swanson Award was presented to Ms. Georgiann Ash, a member of Tri-County YMCA. She has been an active Silver Sneakers participant for five years and attends classes five days per week. “Silver Sneakers is fun and energizing, and has allowed me to rebuild my physical and mental health, “says Ash. “I have a lot to live for these days. I’m now better equipped to handle most anything coming down the pike.”

“We received hundreds of nominations from across the country for the Richard L. Swanson Award that showed

the positive impacts – social, emotional and physical – the Silver Sneakers program has on our members,” said Joy Powell, Fitness Market President and Healthways. “Georgiann is a great example of how committing to a lifestyle that emphasizes fitness and well-being can inspire a person in such a positive and enduring way.” For more information on the Silver Sneakers program please visit http://www.silversneakers.com /Home.aspx.

Tri-County YMCA is nonprofit 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 304757-0016 or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.

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Christian's Sports Beat: From the College Ranks to the Pros

By: Christian Deiss

COLUMBUS, OH - For four seasons (2009 – 2012), Daniel Withrow starred as the goalie for the Marshall University Thundering Herd men’s soccer team.

Now, the 23-year old is a member of the Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer (MLS).

I recently talked to Withrow after the Crew played the Chicago Fire at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, with the home team shutting out the visitors 3 – 0. The Conference – USA 2012 Co-Player of the Year told me what’s it like playing professional soccer, “A dream come true really. Just playing soccer as a job and getting paid for it is really cool.” Withrow was selected in the second round (66th over-

all) in the MLS supplemental draft earlier this year, becoming the third Marshall player to be drafted into the league.

Someday I would like to play in the pros, so I asked him how much effort and training does it take to play in the big leagues, “It takes a lot, as you have to give it 100 percent all the time, everything you have mentally and physically during every practice.

We play soccer every day and I come home every night just really tired, really exhausted, just trying my hardest ever time. So that’s a good thing for young players to do every time you step on the field, whether it’s a game, a practice, give everything you have.”

Over 19,000 fans were in the stands for the game I attended.

“You can look at any sport, when you have that many people cheering for you, it helps you take it to the next level,” Withrow said.

I play soccer for the West Virginia Soccer Club’s U-10 Rowdies and I asked the MLS rookie what advice did he have for young soccer players, “Have fun, I know everyone tells you that, your parents and coaches, but it is true. At the end of the day soccer is still a game and the

games are supposed to be fun, whether you win or lose, whether you play well or don’t play well, make sure you are having fun because that’s all that really matters.”

Withrow attended high school at Rochester Adams in Rochester Hills, Michigan and was first-team all-ConferenceUSA his sophomore, junior and senior seasons for the Herd. On the sidelines during Withrow’s college career was Thomas Olivier, Assistant Marshall Men’s Soccer coach (also my Rowdies coach), “Daniel had a great career at Marshall and I think the best thing that happened to him was that he redshirted and didn’t play his first year, so he got to learn how to play in college and as he got into his second, third and fourth years, he became stronger, stronger and stronger.

The biggest thing was that he was a great leader and had a good head on his shoulders. He understood he had to work hard every single day to keep his starting spot and now a chance to play in the pros.”

Withrow has not made a regular season appearance in 2013 for the Crew, but has three starts in the reserve league with a 2 – 1 record.

Daniel Withrow taking a goal kick during his days as a member of the Marshall men’s soccer team The young goal keeper is the son of Charles and Lisa Withrow and spoke to me about the important role of parents of young soccer players, “Make sure your kid is having fun. If soccer is not something they want to do, then you and them need to figure out what else they might want to do.

Try to keep their heads up so don’t let them be upset if they have a bad game or they lost a game. Make sure everyone is all smiles at the end of the day.”

To follow Withrow and the Columbus Crew, go to www.thecrew.com, to follow the Marshall Thundering Herd go to www.herdzone.com.

Christian interviewing Daniel Withrow of the Columbus Crew after a recent match

County Approves 2013 Financial Statement

By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD - Commissioners learned of Putnam County's financial state during their Sept.

24 meeting.

County Accountant Lisa Copley worked 90 days to finish the statement for the fiscal year 2013.

"The fund balance is in the negative again this year and the lease under the building commission has increased due to the animal shelter," she said. "It was easier this year because the auditor gave me a lot of helpful tools."

Commissioner Steve Andes asked, "The system you use - can you license it to the Fire Board?"

Copley explained the issues with the system.

"I do not like this software - it's difficult and out-of-date," she said. "It's also very limited as to what it can do."

Copley continued, "More

modern software would allow for better things."

Upgrades cost upward of $150,000, she said.

"It's based on bridges - it communicates with the Tax Department - that's a bridge, and if we got new software, then there would need to be a new bridge," Copley explained.

County Administrator Brian Donat responded, "I'm sure there are other less expensive options out there."

The accountant said she plans to check with neighboring counties to see what other officials are using. Donat agreed that would be a good idea and new software would help save time and money in developing budgets and financial statements.

Andes made a motion to ap-

prove the 2013 financial statement. The commission approved.

"This goes to the state Auditor's Office," said Commissioner President Joe Haynes.

Next, Commissioner Andy Skidmore informed the audience about the Regional Intergovernmental Council receiving funds for city and county projects.

"We'll receive $33,000 per year for trails and sidewalks in city municipalities and county parks," he said.

Andes updated commissioners on the Putnam County Fireboard. He informed them about the Route 34 Fire Department's recent acquisition of a new fire truck.

Moments later, Project Manager Dusty Hurley told commis-

sioners about various grants awarded to the county. The Putnam County Sheriff's Department was recently awarded a grant to purchased seven new bullet proof vests called "outervests."

"Now, we can order even more because we've received more

money," she said.

Commissioners ended the meeting with one executive session to discuss litigation and another to discuss personnel.

Putnam County Commission meetings are at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Tuesday unless otherwise announced.

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Velma’sView

By Velma Kitchens

Alexis the Farmer Several years ago a group of us from our church went to visit the nursing home out Poplar Fork Road in Hurricane and we had a good time visiting the inmates, I am sorry, the residents. Just kidding.

We met a lot of nice, kind and considerate people who lived there.

I met a man who would talk about his years as a coal miner. He loved making a living in the coal mines and loved even more talking about it. I have found the older people love to tell stories. Oh, no, I am the old one now! Anyway, the gentleman told us many stories of his life's work. I met a lady who was all alone in her room and she just wanted to go home. I asked if she had many visitors and she said she did not.

She said she did have children but they were always busy. Busy, busy, aren't we all?

The one man who still stays in my mind is a man named Alexis. I had never heard of a man named Alexis, but there he lay on his bed as we walked into his room. He was a huge man, not obese, but big in stature. When we entered his room he arose and sat on the end of his bed and we shook hands. His hands were big and I wondered about his life's work and what he did. As we began talking he said he did know the Lord and was a Christian and I was happy about that.

We found out that he was a farmer and had been all his life. He told how he plowed his fields with the work horses and how hard it was back in his day. I don’t think he had a tractor as they were expensive.

He did all the backbreaking work himself and loved his work on his farm. We must be grateful for all the farmers - past and present. Farmers had to be tough to be in the fields all day and then get up and do it all again. The only day they had off was Sunday and then they got up and went to church, which gave them strength to make it through the week.

Alexis was a good man and took care of his family by farming. If it weren't for farmers we would not have as much food to purchase at the grocery store. Farmers plant, sow, hoe, weed and all the other chores - but it is God that allows the food to grow. He gives the rain and the sunshine. Farmers didn't have the radar to look at for the weather forecast, they prayed and asked God to bless their crops and help them do their best.

God always provides and the farmers know exactly where all things come from.

Gold-Worthy 4-H Work SUBMITTED ARTICLE and PHOTO Hard work turned to gold for Kelly Irvine of Poca (Putnam County) when the judges awarded her digital presentation a first-in-state gold ribbon.

The illustrated talk, “Selecting A Prize Winning Market Hog,� won the junior single division in the large animal category of the

4-H Digital Presentation contest, held recently in Morgantown as part of the 2013 West Virginia University State 4-H Days competition. 4-H offers programs in science, healthy living, citizenship and life skills. To learn more, contact the WVU Extension Service Putnam County office at 304-586-0217.

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2013 Future 4-H’er Baby Contest If you, or someone you know, are expecting a baby sometime around the first full week of October, your “new arrival� could be honored as this year’s Putnam County future 4-H’er!

The Putnam County Leaders’ Association, in celebration of National 4-H Week, October 6-12, 2013, will be showering the first Putnam County Baby born on or after October 6, 2013 with gifts.

This will mark the 22nd year of recognizing a “Future 4-H’er�.

To be eligible, the “October baby� must be pre-registered with the Putnam County 4-H Office by calling 304-586-0217, sending in the downloadable form from the Putnam County Extension website (http://putnam.ext.wvu.edu/), or emailing E l i zab e th.Bal d w i n @mail.wvu.edu today. The baby and family must reside in Putnam County, and the parents must be willing to allow photos to be taken for publicity when the baby is “showered� with gifs

from 4-H’ers. Also, it is not expected for the child to join 4-H when they are old enough, the Putnam 4-H Leaders Association simply wishes to extend our goodwill.

The “Future 4-H’er� will receive a layette full of gifts donated by members of the local Putnam County 4-H Clubs.

Happy Birthday to our past years’ “Future 4-H’ers� : one year old Drusilla Vannatter (2012), two year old Wyatt Austin Dolin (2011), three year old Levi Magaw(2010), four year old Robert William Grant (2009), five year old Larissa Cary Foster (2008), six year old Noah Savilla (2007), seven year old Payton Hudnall (2006), eight year old Tyler Fleming (2005), nine year old Emma Grace Skaggs (2004), ten year old Luke Harris Gibson (2003), eleven year old Hannah Casto (2002), twelve year old David Joel (2001),thirteen year old Zane Lanham (2000), fourteen year old Megan Hollie

Bowles (1999), fifteen year old Corey Edward Tucker (1998), sixteen year old Joshua Perry Somerville (1997), seventeen year old Jeremy Harris (1996), eighteen year old Charlotte “Charlie� Mabie (1995), nineteen year old Tasha Lynn Theverin (1994), twenty year old Caitlyn Nichole Lett (1993) and twentyone year old Christian Gregory Corns (1992).

Be sure to contact the 4-H Office (586-0217 or Elizabeth.Baldwin@mail.wvu.edu) to register your baby (who is due to arrive around the 6th-12th of October) to be the Putnam County Future 4-H’er.

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.

Olivia Fitzwater Successful at 2013 WVU 4-H Day SUBMITTED ARTICLE and PHOTO Poise and preparation helped Olivia Fitzwater of St. Albans (Putnam County) earn a first-instate gold ribbon in the junior single division, foods and nutrition category of the 4-H Digital Presentation contest held during the 2013 West Virginia University State 4-H Day competitions. The winning demonstration, “How to Make Cupcakes,� was one of more than 100 illustrated talks presented to judges recently in Morgantown. 4-H members from 22 counties took part in the annual competition, which is organized by the WVU Extension Service. 4-H is a world leader in developing youths to become productive citizens and

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Winfield Native Receives Gift of Hope Scholarship Claire Shanholtzer, a member of St Paul’s United Methodist Church in Nitro received a $1,000 Gift of Hope Scholarship, awarded by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Shanholtzer, the daughter of Craig and Amy Shanholtzer, has enrolled in Wells College, Aurora, NY this fall.

The Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship is awarded to approximately 250 undergraduate students who have been active and full members of The

United Methodist Church for at least three years, have a 3.0 grade point average, and have demonstrated strong leadership in The United Methodist Church, said Allyson Collinsworth, executive director of the Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

The United Methodist Church, through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s Office of Loans and Scholarships, awards about $3 million in

scholarships each year to undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students through more than 50 scholarship programs.

Nearly $2 million a year is distributed in loans to college students who are members of The United Methodist Church.

“Our scholarships program further the mission of the church by increasing the access to higher education with the goal of developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world,” Collinsworth said.

ANGELS FROM PAGE 1 Nevaeh's impact began.

"I grew up in church but strayed away from it after high school." Park said. "But, my husband got saved and I rededicated my life at her funeral - the Lord has been our rock - it's only the grace of God that gets us up out of bed - I know it's Him." The mother took her newfound strength and kept her eyes fixed upward. She researched infant and pregnancy loss groups, organizations and events.

Her daughter inspired her to

reach out to others. That's exactly what Park did.

Four years ago, she held the inaugural Hurricane Walk of Faith to honor all babies who lost their lives in pregnancy and birth complications. Park also used the event to give mothers like herself a way to cope.

"If I can help just one mom per year, then I've made Nevaeh's name, meaning and life all mean something," she said.

This year's event will include a 1-mile-walk, a memorial service

honoring lost babies, a dove release and a prayer. Food, drinks and custom bracelets and T-shirts will be available.

Park hopes to bring light to mothers and families struggling through the dark times of losing their babies.

"We walk to take steps they couldn't take," she said.

For more information or to get involved, call (859) 992-3736 or visit www.facebook.com/WalkofFaith27.

build something on 1-acre that you'll grow out of."

Another resident agreed.

"It would be crazy to pass up a deal on this," the man said.

"Plus, PJ's is big enough to expand - that would be ridiculous to turn down."

Another man spoke up.

"We've been fighting for a new town hall for years, and we need to be sure we don't lose this chance," he said.

Council member Steve Hanna responded.

"I agree in ways, but I think we need to research other areas -

I'm not sure we need a building that size yet," he said.

Chatter echoed throughout the audience.

"You've got to look toward the future and for expansion," a man said.

Seconds later councilmember Joe Rumbaugh spoke with boldness.

"Can I make a motion we purchase PJ's by buying it outright?" he asked.

"I second that," Councilmember Kevin Karnes said.

Recorder Jackie Hunter and Mayor Randy Barrett also voted

TOWN FROM PAGE 1 can't build a new town hall smaller than the proposal - it would cost nearly $2 million to build a new one," he said.

"That's your opinion," Council member Ryan Powers responded.

"No, it's black and white," the mayor said.

One-by-one, members from the audience voiced their opinions.

"This town is going to grow, so why half-build town hall - if we're going to do it, let's do it right," a woman said. "I'd rather see you buy PJ's than see you

Tuesday,October 1,2013 – Page 7

Enjoying Putnam County Parks Putnam County Parks - Days are getting shorter, nights cooler and there is a woodsy scent in the air.

Fall has arrived.

For many people, including me, this is the most favorite time of the year.

Soon, we'll be surrounded by a breath-taking array of color as the trees put on their fall outfits. This is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy your county parks!

The Valley Park, located near Hurricane, is the most heavily used park in the county. It is approximately 70-acres with walking trails, playgrounds, multiple ball fields, two catchand-release ponds and a dog park.

In northern Putnam County, we boast three county parks.

These are the Putnam County Park in Eleanor, Hometown Park and the Esther and Norman Walter Memorial Nature Park on Red House hill.

All of these are ideal for passive recreation and make for great places to take the family for a fall picnics.

Putnam County Park is 200acres and has an archery range, basketball court, baseball fields, picnic pavilions and playground.

The Putnam County Park also has some of the best mountain bike trails in the state.

The Esther and Norman Walter Memorial Nature Park, for the purchase of PJ's property for a new town hall and police department.

Council members Ryan Powers, Steve Hanna and Frank Bannister voted against it.

Town officials will meet with banks this week to compare loan rates, terms and payment op-

Scott Williamson--Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director Putnam’s only nature park, is an ideal place for birders and nature lovers. This park contains a one mile loop trail, situated on 25-acres of woods.

Bring your binoculars and camera and enjoy.

Hometown Park has been rebuilt and is ready to make special memories for many families for many more years.

Bring your picnic basket, hot coffee or apple cider and let the kids play on the swings and teeter-totter and enjoy a touch of yesteryear.

Putnam County Parks and Recreation staff works hard throughout the year to provide residents and visitors superior-quality recreational opportunities.

So, take time to enjoy your parks today. Old Man Winter will be here all too soon. tions. Next, the town's building commission members will decide on which loan to approve.

Soon, crews will survey the property.

The mayor hopes to have the town hall and police department moved into its new location by January at the latest.

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Redskins fall to Cabell Midland, 63-14

By Bishop Nash For The Putnam Standard

ONA- What began as a first quarter shootout Friday night quickly turned into the Redskins shooting themselves in the foot.

Hurricane allowed 657 total yards, gave up five turnovers, and 50 unanswered points after the first quarter as Redskins fell to the Cabell Midland Knights 63-14 at Knights Field in Ona. Redskins quarterback Austin Hensley lead Hurricane’s fivewide offense, picking apart the Midland secondary for two touchdowns passes in the first quarter.

Midland followed step-forstep through the air. Knights quarterback Coy Petitt completed his first two passes of the contest for TDs; 57 yards to Dontae Hendricks and 50 yards to Seth Vickers. A failed PAT

Knights Kasey Thomas (7) wrapped up by Redskins defense. Photo by Jim Parsons coupled with Hensley’s strikes to running back Zach Pate and wide-out Zach Pate meant Knights trailed 14-13 late in an explosive first quarter.

Whether Cabell Midland became bulletproof or Hurricane began to run out of ammo, what started as a shootout was about to abruptly become a one-sided affair.

Pettit hit Hendricks again for a 26-yard pass-and-dash play to take a 20-14 lead with less than two minutes in the first.

The Redskins were forced into a turnover on downs, a punt, a safety following a botched punt, a fumble, and an interception in the second quarter.

Not exactly what it means to mix up your offensive schemes.

“We mixed up some coverages a little bit and played them a little tighter,” Cabell Midland head coach Luke Salmons said of his defense’s improved performance.

In the meantime, Knights running back Kasey Thomas found the endzone twice in the second quarter, once on a 35yard shred and another for a 1-

Knights DE Issac Gibson, (33), sacks Redskins QB Jon Hensley (12). Photo by Jim Parsons yard half-rush, half-fall forward.

The Knights leading rusher finished with 108 yards on the night.

The Redskins had every potential to fight back, despite trailing 36-14 at the half. For every 10 plays that worked for Hurricane, there was one following to break the chain. Another turnover on downs, two more fumbles and a punt broke the Redskins back in the third.

A slippery 34-yard squirm by Midland fullback Teran Barnitz, a 68-yard drag race down the sideline by Hendricks, and a quick 29-yard strike from Petitt to Vickers essentially sealed the Redskins’ fate before the third buzzer sounded.

Hensley left the game with an arm injury in the third quarter, and despite misplays and the early departure finished 22 of 32 for 252 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

In a departure from Midland’s usual rushing onslaught, Hensley’s counterpart Petitt finished with 179 yards and three touchdowns.

“There’s so much more confidence,” Petitt said, “It takes a lot of pressure off me.”

The Redskins (3-2) will be off next Friday during their bye week. Their next game will be on the road against the George Washington Patriots on Oct. 11 in Charleston. Kickoff is at 7:30.

High School Soccer Mayor Scott Edwards honors the Hurricane Homecoming Queen Taneisha Sturdavent and Mr. Redskin Garrett DeFries. Photo by Jack Rose of OneEyed Jack's Photography

Winfield's Keegan Patrick takes possession of the ball during Thursday night's soccer game against Nitro.

The Generals won 5 to 1. Photo by Eddie Ferrari of the Picture Guy Photography

The Redskins battle the Red Dragons during Thursday night's soccer match.

St. Albans win 3 to 0. Photo by Jack Rose of One-Eyed Jack's Photography

Winfield's Steven Taylor jumps, twists and out-maneuvers the ball against a Nitro defender. Photo by Eddie Ferrari of the Picture Guy Photography

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Tuesday,October 1,2013 – Page 9

Triad Engineering, Inc. Hosts Business After Hours

More than 75 members attended the Putnam Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Triad Engineering, Inc. at its Scott Depot location. Above, Dave Meadows, regional manager of Triad Engineering, Inc., welcomes Putnam Chamber of Commerce members to the September Business After Hours on Sept. 24.

Larry McCoy of Triad Engineering, Inc. and Steve Biron of Biron Insurance Services enjoy the tailgatestyle food during the Putnam Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Triad Engineering, Inc. Members wore their favorite high school, college or professional team colors at the tailgate-themed event.

State Fire Marshal encourages West Virginians to take part in Fire Prevention Week Preventing fires in your home by making sure you take safety precautions when cooking, heating, smoking, using candles and other open-flame items, and maintaining appliances are the very best things you can do to protect your family from fire.

“More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home,” says Acting State Fire Marshal Anthony Carrico. “It’s important to help teach people how to keep cooking fires from starting in the first place. You need to stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling food.

If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.”

This is why the State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with NFPA during the October 6-12, 2013, to let West Virginians know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week.

Prevent Kitchen Fires!” This year’s campaign focuses on the many ways to help protect your family from kitchen fires.

The West Virginia State Fire

Marshal’s Office and NFPA offer the following tips for protecting your home and family from kitchen fires: • Be on the alert! If you’re sleepy, do not use the stove or stovetop.

• Stay in the kitchen while you are cooking any type of food.

• If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or broiling food, check it regularly. Do not leave your home while food is cooking.

• Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

How to be prepared: • MAKE a home escape plan.

Draw a map of your home showing all doors and windows. Discuss the plan with everyone in your home.

• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily.

• Have an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) a safe distance from the home where everyone should meet.

• Practice your home fire drill at night and during the day with everyone in your home, twice a year.

• Practice using different ways out.

• Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home (including the basement).

• Test smoke alarms at least monthly and replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years

old, or sooner if they do not respond when tested.

• If the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Never go back inside for people or pets.

• Call the fire department from outside your home.

If you have a fire: • Keep a lid nearby when you are cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is com-

pletely cooled.

• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door to the oven closed.

• If a fire is too much, get out and stay out! Close the door behind you to help contain the fire.

• Call 9-1-1 after you leave your home.

To learn more about “Fire Prevention Week—Prevent Kitchen Fires!”, visit NFPA’s Web site at www. firepreventionweek.org.

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(855) 850-2525 A new look - Workers build new welcome signs for the town of Poca. Councilmember William "Wimpy" Jones helped design the signs and push the project forward. The town received the new signs in time for Poca Heritage Days.

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Through another storm more rainbows shine - Mesothelioma event a success!

September 21, 2013 was a day that looked as though it would be ruined because of the rain.

However God is bigger than any storm we face. Walkers, runners, singers, supporters and volunteers came out to a great day. National Mesothelioma awareness day is September 26 and in honor of this and my daddy Richard O. Dorsey, the 4th annual RODs Benefit for Meso benefit event day took place even in the rain. We had about 30 runners and about 60 walkers participated. Lowest turnout yet, due to the weather - but the most ever raised for the cause. With less than 100 participants there was close to 150 in attendance for lunch, raffles and gospel sing.

Michael Bradley and his family from Georgia made the trip in for him to be my honorary guest.

Michael is 29 years old and fighting mesothelioma with no insurance.

We had other

Missy and husband Glenn.

Missy's sister Dena, Missy's mom Sharon, Michael Bradley, and Missy.

mesothelioma warriors in attendance as well as many other family members who are supporting the memory of their loved ones.

We had a memorial balloon release and then took off for the 5k.

Brian Prim with Prim Law firm was there supporting the event he sponsored and was there for

anyone who needed advice or assistance. I want to thank him for everything as well as to all of my family and friends who stepped up and worked hard to make this event happen and to the community and volunteers who made it a success!

My word of thanks doesn't begin to express how I truly feel.

Culloden Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Oxycodone Distribution STAFF REPORT CULLODEN - A 50-year-old Culloden man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for selling powerful prescription painkillers.

Terry Lee Hagan previously pleaded guilty in August to distribution of oxycodone. Hagan’s sentence was handed down Tuesday, Sept. 17, by Chief United States District Judge Robert Chambers in federal court in Huntington.

An extensive criminal record and a history of numerous drug sales combined to produce

Hagan’s lengthy sentence.

On May 29, 2012, Hagan sold four 30-milligram and two 15milligram oxycodone pills to a confidential informant working in cooperation with law enforcement authorities in exchange for $225. The illegal pill transaction took place at Hagan’s Culloden residence.

Hagan admitted that he was responsible for numerous other illegal oxycodone distribution transactions that took place in and around the Southern District of West Virginia.

Hagan was previously con-

victed of five felonies between May 1981 and April 2012 in the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Gregory McVey handled the prosecution.

This case was prosecuted as part of an ongoing effort led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia to combat the illicit sale and misuse of prescription drugs.

My personal goal of $25,000 has been met and donations are still coming in with proceeds going directly to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, which was supported today by Jessica Barker and her family.

If you would like to help please contact Missy at 304-395-0636 or mail check to her at PO Box 58,

Missy and attorney Brian Prim.

Red House WV 25033.

My thanks and praise all go to my Lord and Savior above, for without Him this isn’t possible!

SUBMITTED ARTICLE and PHOTOS by Missy Bowles

Mount Vernon Baptist Church to have 3-Day Revival Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, has scheduled a 3-day revival Sunday, October 6 through Tuesday, October 8.

The speaker will be The Rev. Claude Spurlock, pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Culloden. He has been pastor of the Culloden Church since October 1990. He also is the host of “Bread for the Believer,”

aired on WEMM Radio on Sunday mornings.

Rev. Spurlock will speak at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, and at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, October 7 and 8.

Mount Vernon Senior Pastor The Rev. Ron McClung invites area residents to attend the services.

Guitarist Matt Lindsey placed 3rd in the National Flatpicking Championship last week. The musician beat out the state's best guitar players to make it to the national competition. Look for the feature story previously published in the June 11, 2013 edition of the Putnam Standard: http://issuu.com/pcnewspapers/docs/ps_june_11__2013. Photo by Justin Waybright

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6. Shiny on top?

10. ___ test for identification (acronym) 13. Atlas, e.g. (hyphenated) 14. Happening 16. Carbonium, e.g.

17. Upkeep 19. Chester White’s home 20. Doctor’s ___ 21. To go back over again 23. Fill 25. Sundae topper, perhaps 26. Bauxite, e.g.

29. Bombard 31. Incurred (2 wds) 33. Airhead 35. Pink, as a steak 37. Optician’s rouge 39. Doesn’t ignore 41. Oolong, for one 42. Bridge positions 43. Military slang for exploration of an erea 44. “___ of Eden” 46. Actor Green of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” 47. Defeat decisively 49. Get misty-eyed 51. “Come to think of it ...”

52. Aggravate 53. Willingly 55. Dispute

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58. Wrestling hold 62. Came in first 63. Having retrospective effect (law, 3 wds) 65. “Aladdin” prince 66. Hotel offering 67.

Daughter of Mnemosyne 68. Amniotic ___ 69. Hasenpfeffer, e.g.

70. Botherer

Down 1. Jerk 2. Try, as a case 3. During 4. Bison features 5. Bag 6. Blackout 7. Way, way off 8. “The ___ Ranger” 9. Treat 10. Verbal exchanges 11. Do, for example (music) 12. “___ calls?”

15. Patio 18. Banana oil, e.g.

22. Lover of Dido, in myth 24. Carry away, in a way 26. Aroma 27. Court wear 28. ___ devices, e.g., TVs, radios and computers 30. Milk-Bone biscuit, e.g.

32. Brightly colored perching birds 34. Wealthy, powerful businessman 36. Artist’s stand 38. Far from ruddy 40. Jews and Arabs

45. Corrupt 48. A combination of interlaced parts 50. Reduced sail size 54. Danger signal 55. Pepsi, e.g.

56. Fast-moving card

game 57. ___ bag 59. Ponzi scheme, e.g.

60. “Beetle Bailey” dog 61. “High” time 62. Functioned as 64. Clinch, with “up”

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Page 12 –Tuesday,October 1,2013 BETTY JOHNS COMBS WILLIAM S. COMPTON LOTTIE COYNER REBECCA JEAN CROCKETT DANA A. ELKINS HEATHER JO GRITT WILLIAM LAWRENCE "LARRY" GUTHRIE JR. BENFORD "BEN" HODGES DOLORES L. HOWINGTON WANDA SUE REYNOLDS MARILYN YVONNE SMITH WILLIAM "BILL" TOTTEN SR. TIMOTHY R. WENDALL

BETTY JOHNS COMBS Betty Johns Combs, 81, of Peru, Ind., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2013, following a long illness. Betty was an avid bowler for many years and loved to play bingo. On the weekends you could find her at the local auctions and she was never without a garden. Betty was also active in VFW post 2067 of Peru, where she had held many offices and was a lifetime member.

Born May 12, 1932, in Buffalo, she was a daughter of the late Luther "Bulldog" Johns and Linnie Hall Johns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Arthur Combs; brothers, Don Johns, Bill Johns, Joe Johns and John Johns; sister, Mary Etta Johns Hull; and daughters, Debbie Kay Martin and Reta Sue Bruchler.

She is survived by her children, Willa Jane Labar, Kimberley Ann Pegg, Shelia Maxwell and Sharon Harmon Browning, all of Peru, Ind.; sons, James Oldaker of Mount Morris, Mich., and Richard Oldaker of Kokomo, Ind.; brother, Bob Johns of Buffalo; and sisters, Jean Martin and Kay Goddard of Buffalo and Priscilla McCoy of Marysville, Ohio. She also leaves behind her beloved pet, CoCo, along with 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a long list of friends and cherished love ones.

Graveside services were held September 21, at Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo.

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

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

WILLIAM S. COMPTON William S. Compton, of Hurricane, W.Va., was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

He was the son of Thomas S. and Claudia M. Compton of Boyd County, Ky. Bill is survived by his wife, Ginny of Hurricane. He is also survived by a daughter, Janet Svingos; two sons, Thomas Mitchell (Mitch) Compton and John Lawrence Compton of Huntington. He is blessed with four grandchildren, Lambros, Alexandra Anne, Maria Simone Svingos and McCartney Ann Compton, all of Huntington.

Other survivors include three stepsons; one stepdaughter; five step-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jim of Louisville, Ky. and Ted of Surf City, N.C., also survive.

Bill was a member of Maranatha Fellowship Church in St. Albans, where he was a greeter; a graduate of University of Kentucky, with an Electrical Engineering Degree. His company, Delta Wye Electric provided switchgear and electrical apparatus to mining and industrial applications.

A memorial service was held September 24, at Maranatha Fellowship Church of St. Albans, WV. Contributions may be made to Maranatha Fellowship Church in his honor.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Compton family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

LOTTIE COYNER Lottie Coyner, 91, of Culloden, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Teays Valley Center.

Born March 13, 1922, in Fraziers Bottom, she was a daughter of the late James Isaac and Rosetta Nida Setliff. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Henry Clay Qualls and Lowell Franklin Coyner; as well as her children, Frances Sowards, Eloise Glenn, Darrell Coyner, Sr.; her siblings, Mina Young, Vada Wray,

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A God-fearing woman, Lottie leaves behind her surviving children, Louise Edmunds of Scott Depot, Judy Armstead of Buffalo and James Qualls of Hurricane; her sister, Vonda Hinkle of Green Bottom; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held September 22, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Rev. Robert Underwood officiating.

Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom.

You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or expresses of sympathy.

REBECCA JEAN CROCKETT Rebecca Jean Crockett, 57, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at her home in Teays Valley, W.Va. Becky was born in Welch, W.Va., and spent most of her career as a high school history teacher at Buffalo High School in Buffalo, W.Va Becky was preceded in death by her father, J. Strother Crockett.

She is survived by her mother, Jean Barker Crockett of Wytheville, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jim Gearhart, also of Wytheville; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Jane Crockett of Bridgewater, Va., and Jim and Betsy Crockett of Charleston, W.Va. Also surviving are nine nieces and nephews, six great-nieces and -nephews, cousins, a large extended family and many, many loving friends.

She was a funny, kind, sharp-witted woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Grubb Funeral Home of Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.

Services were held September 25 at Cove Presbyterian Church, Crocketts Cove Road, Wytheville, Va. Burial was at the Cove Cemetery.

The family requests that donations are made to Buffalo High School, Richard Grim, Principal, 3317 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV 25033, in memory of Rebecca Jean Crockett.

DANA A. ELKINS Dana A. Elkins, 74, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, in Charleston Area Medical Center.

Funeral services were held September 20, 2013, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Leonard Cremeans officiating.

Burial was in Culloden Cemetery.

He was born September 11, 1939, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Woodrow and Estil Elkins. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lora Ann Lester.

Dana is survived by his wife Shirley Elkins; two daughters,

The Putnam Standard Deborah Adkins of Culloden and Darla Murphy of Louisiana; one son, Dana Elkins Jr., and his wife Simi of Charleston, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Chad Kirwan, Brandon Kirwan, Tristan Landry, Tanner Murphy, Simran Walker, Sachleen Elkins and Isabella Elkins; two brothers, Kelsey Elkins and Mark Elkins; and four sisters, Linda Sue Pratt, Brenda Phillips, Deborah Johnston and Kathy Morrison.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.

HEATHER JO GRITT Ms. Heather Jo Gritt, 30, of Hometown, passed away September 22, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was a graduate of Buffalo High School.

Heather is survived by her children, Jeremy and Mackenzie Martin, and their father, Bart Martin; mother, Catherine Gritt; brother, Travis Gritt; grandparents, Frank and Charlotte Gritt and their family; aunt, Marie Harris and her family; and aunt, Sandy, and uncle, Chuck Richardson, and their family.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of CAMC Memorial Hospital SICU. Private services were held at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. Burial was in the memory gardens.

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

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

WILLIAM LAWRENCE "LARRY" GUTHRIE JR. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 11, 2013, William Lawrence "Larry" Guthrie Jr. of Little River, S.C., completed his earthly journey.

He is now reunited with his parents, William "Bill" Lawrence Guthrie Sr. and Evelyn Mae Buck Guthrie, both having completed their journeys earlier this year.

Larry, as he was known to his family and friends, grew up in St. Albans. He was a graduate of Mountain State Christian School of Culloden. He proudly served his country as a C130 Loadmaster with the 130th TAG of the West Virginia Air National Guard, stationed in Charleston, retiring with the rank of technical sergeant. He lived in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area for the past 10 years working as an assistant manager for the Wendy's restaurant on SC Hwy 90 and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Larry was recently married to the former Debi Weekley and was thrilled to be a new husband as well as stepfather to Debi's two daughters, Emily and Amanda.

In addition to his wife and two stepdaughters, Larry is survived by two sisters, Sharon and Ed Kennedy of Marmet and Karen

and Roger Meadows of St. Albans.

He also has two brothers, Terry and Debbie Guthrie of Raleigh, N.C., and Steve and Margaret Guthrie of Cross Lanes. Additionally, Larry was blessed with nine nieces; six nephews; five grandnieces; and six grandnephews.

Memorial services were held September 21, at Bethany Baptist Church, St. Albans.

Contributions may be made to the William L. Guthrie Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1116, Little River, SC 29566.

BENFORD "BEN" HODGES Mr. Benford "Ben" Hodges, 70, of Buffalo, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at home.

Ben is preceded in death by his parents, Benford Ferd and Mary Hodges; and stepfather, Bill Samms.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Cindy Javorsky Hodges, Myrtle Samms; children, Joe, Ronnie, Don, and Tifany Hodges; brothers, Jack Hodges, Kenny and Larry Samms; sisters, Carol McGhee, Connie Boggess, June Bragg, Dorothy, and Jeanie Samms; 12 grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to Lori and the Hospice workers for their excellent care.

A tribute to the life of Benford "Ben" Hodges was held September 24, at Gatens-Harding chapel.

Burial was in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery Institute, WV. The family asks that memorial contributions are made to Kanawha Hospice 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25312 in honor of Ben. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Hodges family.

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

DOLORES L. HOWINGTON Dolores L. Howington, 91, formerly of Webster County and later of Scott Depot, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013, peacefully at Genesis Nursing Home, Teays Valley. She was born October 28, 1921, to the late T. Eddie and Mellie Jane Bourne Hamrick. Dolores retired from McJunkin Corp., Charleston, after working for over 30 years. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Charleston. Dolores was a hard-working and dedicated employee as well as a generous, lovely lady.

She will always be missed by her family that she left behind because of her great love and devotion to each and every one.

Surviving are her son, David Kent Howington and his wife, Pat, of Roanoke, Va., and Joe Howington and his wife, Kay, of St. Albans; granddaughter, Kimberly Wright and her husband, Jason; and grandsons, Joel Howington and Warren Howington and wife,

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Services were held September 21 at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Dr. David E. Mitchell officiating. She was laid to rest in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

WANDA SUE REYNOLDS Wanda Sue Reynolds, 69, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2013, with family and friends by her side at Hospice House West, South Charleston.

She was born September 14, 1944, in Logan, to the late Romie and Ersie Morris Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Workman, Margie "Tudie" Gregory, Eva Harris, Catherine Bennett and Josephine Reynolds, and brothers, Harold "Blue" Reynolds and Tukie Reynolds.

Wanda worked as area supervisor for Shoney's with 39 years of service. She was a member of Women of the Moose, St. Albans.

She is survived by her loving son, Steve and wife, Melisa Thaxton, of Scott Depot; granddaughter, Brittany Atkinson of Eskdale; sisters, Brenda Ewers of

Charleston and Sharon and husband, Ray Crowder, of St. Albans; brothers, Garland "Buzz" and wife, Jackie Reynolds, of Nitro and Charles "Pete" and wife, Vickie Reynolds, of Point Pleasant; sister-in-law, Lorine Reynolds; companion of 21 years, Rick Barber; and her dog, Dakota, whom she loved very much. She also had several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Funeral services were held September 26, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Walter Means officiating.

Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

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

MARILYN YVONNE SMITH Marilyn Yvonne Smith, 77, of Dunbar, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob D. Smith; infant son, Jerry Layne; mother, Maycel Hodge; father, Frank Hodge; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Maysel Smith; a special brother-in-law, Allen Burdette; and nephew, Larry Andrew "Andy" Hodge.

She was a Christian and faithful member of the Dunbar Mountain Mission. She was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother

and great-grandmother.

Surviving Marilyn are son, Gary (Susan) Smith of Culloden; daughter, Elaine (Bob) Fridley of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Bethany (Wally) Slawter of Teays Valley, Dustin (Valerie) Smith of Winfield, Adam Lucas of Cross Lanes, Shannon (Bert) Nease of Morgantown; five great-grandchildren, Macee, Bralee, Camree and Carlee Slawter, Sienna Smith, Eden Grace Nease (due in November); step great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Foster; sisters, Elizabeth Burdette of Barboursville and Marcie Hodge of Charleston; brother, Larry (Bobbi) Hodge of Charleston; many wonderful nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much.

Funeral services were held September 22, at Dunbar Mountain Mission with Pastor Jim Phillips officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

A very special thank you to Judy Johnson, who was a friend and caregiver; and Beth, Amanda, Lori, Holly and Pam from Kanawha Valley Hospice.

"PEACE HAS COME AT LAST." The online guestbook for Marilyn Yvonne Smith may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.

Stevens and Grass Funeral Home, Malden, was in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday,October 1,2013 – Page 13 WILLIAM "BILL" TOTTEN SR. William "Bill" Totten Sr. of Ivydale went to the greatest homecoming when he went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 21, 2013.

Bill is survived by his loving daughter, Kimberly Totten (Rick Barber) of Acworth, Ga.; sons, Bill Totten Jr. of Hurricane and Mark and wife, Trudy Totten, of Hurricane; his wife, Mary of Charleston; his grandchildren, Amanda, Shannon and husband, Ryan Persinger, Cody, Kirstin, CJ, Luke, Seth, Emma, Adam and Jon; his brothers, Jim and wife, Alma Totten, of Nitro, Okey and Grace Totten of Clay County and Butch Walker of Florida; sisters, Betty Ratliff of Ripley, Litha Brown of Kanawha City and Mary and husband, Tom Nolley, of Sissonville; and many loving nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorthy Totten; sister, Ruth Russell; brother, Eddie Walker; five nephews; a niece; and stepdaughter, Leighann.

Bill served in the U.S. Army and retired from Monsanto.

Anyone who came into contact with Bill knew they were in for a good laugh. He will be deeply missed. The family would like to say a very special thank you to the nurses and doctors who cared for Bill at CAMC Teays Valley and Dr. Rick Houdersheld and

Sherri.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home assisted the Totten family.

For online condolences or contact information regarding the gathering please visit www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

TIMOTHY R. WENDALL Timothy R. Wendall, 52, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born February 14, 1961, at South Charleston, to the late James H. and Adda Marie Larck Wendall. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Kathy Steele, Rose M. Remero and Mary Elizabeth Wendall, and brothers, James M. Wendall and Charles Wayne Wendall.

Tim was a self-employed contractor.

He is survived by his sister, Bonny Markham of Hurricane, and brothers and sister-in-law, Delbert and Ann Wendall of St. Albans and Frankie Wendall of Nitro. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held September 20, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Tim Burdette officiating.

Burial was in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans.

You may share condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

PRAYER FROM PAGE 1 other sporting events. He has even prayed for students of other schools before games.

McClanahan is known as the school's spiritual leader.

"Kids know their rights, so we stand up and stand in the gap to pray," The student said. "We don't thump the gospel - we just live it and love everybody."

The fervent man continued, "It's everyday life because you may be the only Bible that people read."

It's one book that many at the school seem to be reading and living out. Students look to a passage from the New Testament that states, "The fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much."

According to students, the verse is coming alive for Poca High School. Stories about healings taking place in hallways, drug addictions being broken and student-led prayers being answered are not uncommon.

"There's been 20-plus healings take place in hallways, locker rooms and bathrooms here since last year," said McClanahan.

"It's not about us - God has been in this."

Junior Brandon Drake agreed.

He believes prayer is essential to Poca High School.

"If you don't have prayer, you won't have blessings," Drake explained. "We've got to show others that we can talk to our

Heavenly Father, so we lead by example."

Senior Josh Higginbotham shared the same sentiment. He said his high school has something that's one-of-a-kind.

"Other schools don't have the unity we have here," Higginbotham said. "This has all allowed the brothers and sisters in Christ in Poca to connect like never before."

Senior Emily Wolfe agreed.

She enjoys seeing students unite under one common bond.

"So many people are different here, but this is one thing we can come together on," Wolfe said.

"People see how bad the world is, but people see us and they see how God can change lives."

Senior Dave Hall said studentled prayers and organizations act as a never-ending circle. Every year, seniors leave and new leaders must rise up, he said.

"It's about preparation," Hall

Standing in the gap - Senior and Spiritual Leader Kyle McClanahan prays before a recent Poca football game. Photo by Justin Waybright said. "Generations add to the next and the freshmen coming up."

Poca Principal Vic Donalson has helped lead the high school for 14 years. He is proud of his students.

"Our community is respectful of what the kids are doing as far as religion goes - the students

aren't pushing it in kids' faces, but just letting them know they're here," Donalson said.

"Being student-led is the key."

When asked about the tough issues high schools often face, the veteran principal looked toward his students and smiled.

"The kids here are great and that's very refreshing to see," he said.

Donalson credits the success of his students and staff to hard work, determination, and yes, prayer.

"I'm a strong believer in prayer, and that we shouldn't just pray when we need or want something," he said. "There's no doubt prayers have been answered - I've had many answered in my life...it does play a factor."

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

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FOR RENT

HURRICANE - 2 Bedroom Apt. extra nice, Water & Sewer paid. $600.00 mo.

Security Deposit, No pets. 304-6543333. (rtc 10-1cmo) HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE

BY OWNER – 735 McCorkle Ave., St. Albans. 4 Bedrooms up, 3 Bedrooms down, 2 bath, living room, 2 kitchens. Covered back porch, storage building. Assessed Price $73,800.00.

Needs TLC. Sold “As Is” - Priced for sale quick $54,900.00.

304295-9090. (1tc 10-1 jc) BUFFALO (PUTNAM) PROPERTY – 3-Bed House @ $32,500.00 (Fixer Upper), 2 Lots @ $16,500.00 (Flat / In Town), Plus More!!

Call 304-937-2747.

(4tp 9-24) HOUSE FOR SALE

BY OWNER – 919 Jackson Dr., St. Albans. Nice Brick and Sided Ranch Style Home - 4 Bedroom, 1 bath, living room w/fireplace, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, unfinished attic; attached garage. Very nice area.

Assessed Price $87,000.00.

Needs TLC. Sold “As Is” - Priced for quick sale

HOUSE FOR SALE

AUCTION

$69,500.00.

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EMPLOYMENT

LOTS FOR SALE

THE PUTNAM COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE - is taking applications for Data Collector.

Drug Testing and a background check will be run on the applicant chosen for employment.

The office has applications, and a copy of your driver’s license will need to be attached.

Starting pay is $9.41 an hour and work 8-4 every day. (2tc 10-1pca)

3533 MCCOMAS BRANCH RD, MILTON – Great Location for doublewide. Home aeration unit on site, ½ acre m/l, utilities available.

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WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF VACANCY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY CHARLESTON, WV Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience desirable. SALARY: $115,068.00. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 10/4/2013 @ 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Complete job description and WVDE Employment Application may be downloaded at http://wvde.state.wv.us/wvde-vacancies/. 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 description of two 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.

APPLY TO:

West Virginia Department of Education Attention: Dr. James B. Phares Superintendent of Schools Capitol Building 6, Room 358 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. Charleston, WV 25305-0330

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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES An Equal Opportunity Employer PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, CHARLESTON, WV - Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum. Degree in communications, integrated marketing communications or related field preferred. Strong track record related to graphic design, social media expertise and project management. Demonstrated record of published writing experience (speeches, articles, opinion pieces, research papers). Must be fluent in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Demonstrated community relations experience and public speaking. SALARY: $72,368.00-$79,368.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience). CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/3/2013 @ 4 p.m.

COORDINATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION MONITORING, DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS, CHARLESTON, WV - Master’s degree, special education, content area, and administrative certification. Knowledge of and experience in current trends in education and special education as related to improved results for students with exceptionalities. Knowledge of (a) child identification and service delivery models and (b) the interrelationship among special and general education programs and practices in the public schools, institutions of higher education, or related agencies. Public school experience in the implementation of federal, state, and local laws/policies that apply to the education of students with exceptionalities. SALARY: $72,368.00$79,368.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience). CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/3/2013 @ 4 p.m.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF EDUCATOR QUALITY AND SYSTEM SUPPORT, OFFICE OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, CHARLESTON, WV - A minimum of a master’s degree in supervision and administration, curriculum and instruction, or content area and valid WV Professional Administrative Certificate. Three years of administrative or supervisory experience. A strong knowledge-base of national and state school/district reform initiatives as well as knowledge of research-based designs for professional development. SALARY: $89,568.00. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

COORDINATOR, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, OFFICE OF SECONDARY LEARNING, CHARLESTON, WV - Master’s Degree and Teaching certification in English, 5-12 or 7-12, with documented success in the public school classroom. Extensive professional development in high yield research-based strategies, differentiated instruction and quality instructional design. A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in middle and/or high school English classroom with documented expertise in the delivery of quality instructional design focused on improved student achievement in reading comprehension and written communication in a variety of formats. SALARY: $72,368.00-$79,368.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience).

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TEACHER QUALITY COORDINATOR, DIVISION OF EDUCATOR QUALITY AND SYSTEM SUPPORT, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION, CHARLESTON, WV - Holds a Master’s Degree in a field related to public education. Holds or is eligible for a valid West Virginia Teaching, Administrative or Student Support Services Certificate.

Demonstrates an understanding of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Has public school (K12) teaching, administrative and/or student support services experience. Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements for licensure to work in the public schools in West Virginia as outlined in both state law and West Virginia Board of Education policy. SALARY: $72,368.00-$79,368.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience). CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

HVAC AND C-TECH INSTRUCTOR, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DONALD R. KUHN CENTER, JULIAN, WV - Qualifies for or holds West Virginia Vocational Licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

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. SALARY: $42,918-$76,304 based on the 2013-2014 Boone County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TRANSITION SPECIALIST, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DONALD R. KUHN CENTER, JULIAN, WV - Possesses an undergraduate degree in an education or human services field. Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities 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: $42,918-$76,304 based on the 2013-2014 Boone County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TEACHER OF ADULT EDUCATION/LIFE SKILLS TEACHER, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, JAMES “TIGER” MORTON CENTER, DUNBAR, WV - Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate. Ability to work in a state juvenile center and successfully carry out the duties and responsibilities of an affective skills/social skills instructor and an ABE/HS Equivalency instructor. SALARY: $42,918-$76,304 based on the 2013-2014 Kanawha County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TEACHER OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, JAMES “TIGER” MORTON CENTER, DUNBAR, 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. SALARY: $42,918-$76,304 based on the 2013-2014 Kanawha County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/8/2013 @ 4 p.m.

HVAC AND C-TECH INSTRUCTOR, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SAM PERDUE JUVENILE CENTER, PRINCETON, WV - Qualifies for or holds West Virginia Vocational Licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. 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. SALARY: $40,110 - $74,146 based on the 2013-2014 Mercer County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/9/2013 @ 4 p.m.

TEACHER OF ADULT EDUCATION/LIFE SKILLS TEACHER, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DONALD R. KUHN CENTER, JULIAN, WV - Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate. Ability to work in a state juvenile center and successfully carry out the duties and responsibilities of an affective skills/social skills instructor and an ABE/HS Equivalency instructor. . SALARY: $42,918-$76,304 based on the 2013-2014 Boone County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/9/2013 @ 4 p.m.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER, DIVISION OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION, OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DONALD R. KUHN CENTER, JULIAN, WV Qualifies for or holds West Virginia licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202, for teaching English/Language Arts grades 5-12. Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully: (a) perform the job requirements; (b) work within the special setting of an institution for institutionalized youth; and (c) work as part of a treatment team in concert with others. SALARY: $42,918-$76,304 based on the 2013-2014 Boone County Salary Schedule commensurate with educational level and years of experience. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 10/9/2013 @ 4 p.m.

Application/complete job announcement @ http://wvde.state.wv.us/wvde-vacancies. Application can be mailed, e-mail lbryant@access.k12.wv.us or faxed 304-558-0216 to Liz Bryant, WV Department of Education, Bldg. 6, Rm. 264, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25305-0330. Phone: 304-558-2702.

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Community News

The Putnam Standard

Police Protection Gains Stronger Reach

By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com

WINFIELD - This town's police department is getting a boost that high school students will see.

A Justice Assistance Grant from the Governor's office fuels it. The town received $20,000 and an award letter last week. Money received from it will provide a number of benefits to residents, officers and students.

First, it will fund the PRO officer at Winfield High School. This lifts the financial burden off the town and the Putnam County Board of Education, said Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett.

"We made our budget months ago, hoping we'd get this grant," he said. "We were going to do this regardless of getting it or not - now that we got it, we won't have to rely on the town to pay for it."

Barrett said the money the town saves will go toward another aspect of police protection area residents want: 24-hour-police service.

"This freed up some money, so we took part of that to start doing round-the-clock police service in July and we've had great success with this in the last couple months," he said.

The perfect team - Officer Mike Kordusky and "Cadet," his K-9 stand on familiar ground. The two have provided police protection for Winfield schools since May 2012. Photo by Justin Waybright The mayor and police chief agree boosting protection for schools and residents should remain a top priority in light of recent tragedies and shootings in the nation.

"With all the things that have happened nationwide with shootings, we knew we needed to get an officer in there," Barrett explained.

"If you have the money, then the main thing is protection of your children and citizens."

He continued, "These are blue ribbon schools and they're a big reason people move to Winfield - I feel a lot better about them now."

Police Chief John Perrine remembered when he began working in Winfield more than one year ago. He immediately saw a need for police protection in the town's schools.

"I saw issues like drugs, tobacco use and sexual misconduct and very quickly realized the need for

police officers," Perrine said. "We were adamant because there was no security there."

The proactive police chief installed a town-funded SRO officer to patrol Winfield Elementary, Middle and High schools just months before the Newtown shooting.

"We've always known there's an element out there - a tragedy that can happen in a moment of crisis," Perrine said. "So, we saw the need

and have stayed above the curve."

That is where Officer Mike Kordusky stepped in. The law enforcement official remembers more than five years ago when the town last employed school police officers shortly after the Columbine shooting.

He said being at the schools does a number of things.

"It's the presence of an officer in the schools for prevention," Kordusky said. "The students trust me, confide in me and tell me things that are going on in the schools - like drugs, weapons and smoking."

Winfield High and Middle school students know this officer well. And they really know his sidekick Cadet, a 3-year-old German Shepherd.

The K-9 accompanies the officer in the schools to sniff out illegal drugs.

Now, officer Kevin Young is filling in as the acting PRO until Kordusky finishes training.

"I have spent more than 20 years working with young people, and they trust me," the Winfield Police officer said. "My plan is to finish training and go back in."

Kordusky hopes to step into the PRO position at Winfield High School by January.