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School Consolidation Discussions Continue By Kelsey Thomas For The Putnam Standard
The Putnam County Board of Education met with the Mason County Board of Education behind closed doors for nearly an hour to discuss the possible crosscounty consolidation of Buffalo Elementary School and Leon Elementary School. William Legg, president of the Putnam school board, cited land acquisition as the reason for the executive session. After the meeting was reconvened, the Mason County school board members thanked the Putnam County school board and quickly left. “All we did was discuss,” Legg said before adjourning the meeting. “No decisions were made on anything.” Several residents of Mason County attended the meeting, but left once they realized the boards’ reluctance to discuss matters further. House of Delegates member SEE SCHOOL ON PAGE 4
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They will miss him - Past players join family and friends in honoring GW Middle School Football Coach Jeff Lewis. Lewis coached his last home game Thursday before retiring.
By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
ELEANOR - The touch of a pigskin, the smell of a grassy field, the sound of a whistle and the sight of a home win are memories that no one can erase from Coach Jeff Lewis.
For 25 years, the man has led young men and women to countless victories on and off the football field. On Thursday evening, they honored him. Under stadium lights, the GW Blue Devils, past and present crowded the stands and sidelines. More than 350 filled the middle
school stadium. They watched their coach lead his team to another win. At halftime, the humble man left the locker room and walked toward them. Emotion and joy flooded the night. Cheerleaders held a sign that stated, "We love Coach Lewis."
Current players took a knee while the man that's led them to another winning season made his way to midfield. Past players, one-by-one hugged their coach. John Toney played tail back for Lewis more than two decades SEE GOOD-BYE ON PAGE 5
Animal Shelter Opening Days Away By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
WINFIELD - At 1 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 5, the moment thousands have waited for arrives. The Putnam County Animal Shelter will hold its long awaited grand opening. It's a day that Commissioner President Joe Haynes is excited about. "It's at the point now where anticipation is rising and people are asking us 'when? when? when?'" he said. During Tuesday's commission meeting, the county officials debated on what day to officially open the shelter. Haynes asked Putnam County Manager Brian
Donat how long until the building would be finished. "We're really close," Donat said. "It's like any kind of construction - the first 90 percent goes fast and the remaining 10 percent takes time." Some of the work to be completed includes a fence around the lot, the installation of cameras and the posting of signs for rooms. "I'd like to see all these things be complete before we open up," Haynes said. "At this point, we've waited this long and we don't want to jump the gun." Commissioners agreed and scheduled a Nov. 5 ribbon cutSEE SHELTER ON PAGE 3
These little ones are ready - Dogs and cats will move into their home this week before a grand opening of the Putnam Animal Shelter Tuesday Nov. 5.
Inside This Week: COUNTY NEWS - PAGE 3 BUFFALO OCTOBERFEST - PAGE 9 SCHOOL NEWS - PAGE 16
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Page 2 –Tuesday,October 29,2013 Putnam County Democrat Club to Meet The Putnam County Democrat Club will meet on Tuesday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the old Putnam County Courthouse, 2nd floor. The date was changed due to the courthouse being closed for Veterans Day. We will be discussing plans for our Christmas Dinner scheduled for Monday, December 9th at the Hometown Senior Center. Bring a covered dish and ask a friend to join you.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church to host Concert Holy Trinity Catholic Church will host a concert by violinist LaDonna Taylor at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Holy Trinity Catholic Church is located at 2219 2nd Avenue, Nitro, WV 25143.
2013 Fall Festival in Hurricane An Event with a Long Tradition The United Methodist Women of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane are sponsoring the Fall Festival annual Arts, Crafts and Book event on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafters and vendors with a wide variety of merchandise, including dolls, jewelry, wood items, hand crafted bags, unique fabric gifts and much more will
be on sale. There will also be baked goods and candies, hot dogs and drinks for sale. Come visit with friends and look for gifts and decorations for the holidays. This is the 43rd Anniversary of the Annual Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts at Forrest Burdette! For directions to the church, check out the web site, www.forrestburdette.com.
Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 21/2 to 4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.
Annual Fall Coal Mine Scrip Show The National Scrip Collectors Association, Inc. would like to announce their Annual Fall Coal Mine Scrip Show to be held November 2nd at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. The show will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. The show is free to the public. The National Scrip Collectors Association, Inc. was organized on October 21, 1972 for the pur-
Trick-or-Treat Times in Putnam County Putnam County - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Buffalo - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Eleanor - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Hurricane - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Poca - 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Winfield – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
pose to promote the collection of coal company store scrip and related tokens, and to encourage the study and research of the history of coal mining companies as it relates to the usage of scrip tokens and the history of companies that manufactured the script. They hold semi-annual meetings each spring and fall. This fall meeting in Charleston, WV, is the first time they have held their meeting in the Capitol of WV. Information about NSCA can be obtained by visiting the website www.NATIONALSCRIPCOLLECTORS.ORG or writing: NSCA, POC box 10113, Knoxville, TN 37939.
Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County Would you like to make a difference? Do you know someone who needs help with reading? Become a literacy volunteer and help adults improve their basic academic skills. We will teach you how to help others through our free 10 hour training session which will give you the skills you need. Call 304-757-1550.
Putnam Rotary meets Every Tuesday The Rotarians of Putnam County meet every Tuesday at noon at the First State Bank Community Room on Teays Valley Road. The “Service Above Self” motto is the springboard for the club to be the most active club in supporting community, national and international projects. The group welcomes new members that share the mindset of “Service Above Self.” For additional information visit www.putnamrotary.com.
Nitro Senior Citizen Center The Nitro Senior Center, Second Avenue and 21st Street, is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All seniors are invited to visit, have lunch, play pool or cards, use exercise machines and enjoy other activities. For those needing a ride, the senior van is available by calling 304-755-5502 before 9 a.m.
Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program offers support, training and relief to those providing full-
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time caregiving for a loved one. Services include in-home respite and counseling. Putnam Aging, the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services and the Metro Area Agency on Aging sponsors the program. For more information, contact Sally Halstead, 304-562-9451.
Nitro Senior Citizens sponsor Bingo! The Nitro Senior Citizens sponsor bingo Thursdays in the Nitro Community Center, 21st Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Raffles, jack-pots and complimentary coffee are included. A smoking area and concessions are available Proceeds benefit Nitro Senior Citizens’ programs.
Bodyfit, Christian Fitness Fellowship Class Bodyfit, Christian Fitness Fellowship, have classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Arts in Action, Hurricane. Contact certified fitness educator Joni Prince at 304-419-1193 or joni@artsinaction.info for more information.
Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting Mothers of Preschoolers meet from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. September through May. Meetings are held at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, behind Scott Teays Elementary School. For more information please call 304-757-7621.
Cub Scout Pack 586 Meetings Pack 586 Cub Scouts meet every week at the Eleanor First Baptist Church. For more information, please call Cub Master Rob Woods at 304-586-2685 or Glen Armstrong at 304-586-1157.
Story Hour Story Hour for children will be held at 10 a.m. at the Poca Branch of the Putnam County Public Library. Children can also meet for story hour at 11 a.m. at the Buffalo, Eleanor and Hurricane branches.
Food Pantry The Food Pantry at Scott Depot Christ Fellowship on Teays Valley Road is open from 9-
The Putnam Standard 11 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. For more information, call 304-757-9166.
Bingo Every Wednesday night (7:00 p.m.) VFW Post 9097, Teays Valley Road. Public invited.
Winfield High School Craft Fair When: November 2, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Craft Fair is a fundraiser for the General Admission Show Choir. Please come out and support the Choir!
Coin Club announces Annual Coin Show The Charleston Coin Club would like to announce their annual Coin Show to be held November 2nd and 3rd at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. The show will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. There is no admission fee. Dealers from WV, OH, PA, and KY will be in attendance to buy, sell, and trade coins, paper money, gold jewelry, coal mine scrip and WV tokens. The Charleston Coin Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Kanawha City Community Center. The meetings start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend these meetings. For more information about the upcoming Coin Show or about club meetings, you can call 304727-4062 or visit the website at www.kvcc.eznetway.com for information about all the coin clubs that meet in the Kanawha Valley.
Revival Bowles Ridge Community Church in Liberty, WV will be having Revival services starting November 4th. There will be preaching from Jason Salmons with special singing each night.
2013 Holiday Craft Workshop The Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association is proud to host the 2013 Holiday Craft Workshop to be held on Monday, November 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Eleanor Fire House, Upstairs Room. To pre-register, call the Putnam County Extension Office: (304) 586-0217. Pre-registration is due on Friday, November 8th by 4:00 p.m. (Crafting hosts, please let us know your craft by Friday, November 8th as well). Craft and activities for all ages! $4.00 for kid corner, k - 5th grade; $6.00 for adults and youth 6th grade and up Cookie Exchange Be sure to bring a batch of cookies to share and to take home. Also, please include your recipe and note if cookies contain nuts.
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County Addresses Issue, Accepts Debt By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
WINFIELD - County officials tackled two problems: No. 1 - the 911 address changes and No. 2 the Putnam Health Department's debt. First, commissioners focused on an issue regarding the statewide effort in updating rural roads, subdivision and residential addresses to match national requirements. House numbers that include a letter can trigger the system to change residential addresses. Such is the case in one Hurricane community. Days ago, Joy Lane and Cleveland Avenue residents received letters, stating their home addresses will soon change. It's a move that has many homeowners on edge. During Tuesday's Putnam County Commission meeting, they made their voices heard. Bob Massey, a Joy Lane resident spoke on behalf of his neighbors.
"Why do you have to change our addresses?" he asked. "This will be a huge inconvenience and a big hassle...We can't accept this." Another resident asked, "Was this a mandated program? Do we have to do this?" "This is a 10-year process that started in 2003 when Putnam County signed on to be part of a state project," said Frank Chapman, director of the county's office of emergency services. "For the last couple years, the postal service has sat on our data and there are several counties in the state where the postal service didn't do the conversion process - now, the date they have is over three years old." In recent weeks, the United States Postal Service has sent thousands of letters to area residents informing them of a change, using old information. The delay is not the only issue. "We received over 1,000 calls last week with some people who received letters, stating an address change, but had no addresses on them," Chapman
said. "Our priority is that we don't want anyone to have a wrong address - I encourage anyone with an issue about your address and road name to call us." He continued, "If you get a letter, that is your new address. If you don't change it after one year, you won't get mail." Commissioner Joe Haynes asked, "There's still a number of letters to go out right?" "Yes," answered Chapman. "We have Poca, Scott Depot, Winfield and Hurricane." A Cleveland Avenue resident pleaded with commissioners. "Joy Lane and Cleveland Avenue are speaking our peace just leave ours alone and we'll go home and be happy," the man said. Commissioner Steve Andes responded, "We need to look at an alternative to see if we can grandfather them in." Commissioners agreed to place the issue on the agenda of their Nov. 12 meeting. Next, the commission worked on a solution to resolve some of the Putnam Health Depart-
ment's debt. Gary Young, owner of the Teays Corporate Center and landlord of the health department's former Teays Valley building, told commissioners of an unpaid debt the county still owes for rent, modifications and repairs to the space it once leased. "We gave them good rates in the space and they vacated in June, leaving a considerable amount of repair and we just now got the space marketable again" said Young. "If we enforced the lease - it would be over $300,000." The building owner continued, "We all have issues with how the health department landed...I just want to bring resolution to this." Commissioner Andes agreed. "I want to fix this too," he said. Seconds later, the commission unanimously approved to settle with a 2-year payment of $133,278.33 to GDY, LLC. In an effort to alleviate some of this balance, the county is hosting a surplus auction Saturday Nov. 2 that will include furniture,
office supplies and low-mileage vehicles. Commissioner Andy Skidmore believes this is a step toward getting the health department back on its feet. "It's definitely an idea, so we can get some revenue to pay toward the $133, 000," the health board member said. "We need the revenue to pay down these debts." The Putnam Health Department has operated out of its new location on Winfield Road for more than one month. Skidmore is confident in its progress. "The new building has been great and we're serving more and more people every day and they're appreciating the professionalism of the services being offered," he said. The commissioner said the department is working gradually as it moves forward to redeem itself. "As a board, we're just trying to work through ongoing issues with our goal being to provide people with the best service today," he said.
County has New Weapon in Drug Fight By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
WINFIELD - The Putnam County Sheriff's Department now has a new weapon in the war against drugs. It's a permanent drop box, aimed at curbing the prescription drug epidemic. On Thursday, Sheriff Steve Deweese, Booth Goodwin U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia and Suzan Williamson, DEA resident agent in charge for West Virginia spoke about the drug problem that plagues every county and accounts for more than 85 percent of all crime. "When I became sheriff, this was something I wanted to do it just took time," Deweese said. "Today, you're seeing a collaborative effort to fight drug abuse, and this will hopefully take
Putnam Sheriff Steve Deweese, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and DEA Representative Suzan Williamson unveil a new prescription drop box in Winfield away a lot of crime." Taking the reins in that effort is Attorney Booth Goodwin. "At least 70 percent of abused narcotics for first-time users is coming straight from medicine
cabinets of friends and family," he said. "That's why it's so important to get these drugs out of there and disposed of properly." Goodwin continued, "We're going to continue to evolve and
SHELTER FROM PAGE 1 ting. "We're going to have quality employees in a quality facility to provide help for our animals," he said. More than $370,000 has been raised through area businesses and organizations to make this a reality. Once opened, the $2.3 million
facility will house 55 dogs and 35 cats. In the near future, it will offer onsite spaying and neutering. This week, the shelter will welcome its first dogs and cats. Haynes wife Karen has waited on this day for eight years. "I used to tell people years ago that 'this is going to happen' and
they would say 'I'll believe it when I see it,'" the shelter volunteer said. "They're believing now." The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony. It will take place at the new shelter, off W. Va. 62, near the Winfield Bridge. The public is invited.
we're glad to see Putnam County on the forefront of this evolution." DEA representative Suzan Williamson explained why prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem in West Virginia. "The pharmaceutical abuse of drugs is an epidemic because young adults believe that the pills are safer than meth and heroin, but that's untrue - these prescription meds are very potent and very dangerous," she said. "With this drop box here, there are no excuses to not get rid of those drugs in your house." Since 2010, West Virginians have dropped off more than 2.8
million pounds of prescription medication in secure drop boxes like the new one at the sheriff's department. Local residents dropped off 4,640 pounds in April during the bi-annual DEA take back event. The new drop box came on the heels of the seventh annual National DEA Take Back Day. West Virginians across the state have turned in 11 tons of prescriptions medication during the last three years of this event. The new permanent drug drop box is available for use from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the sheriff's department.
Extension Agent: WVU Extension Families and Health, Putnam, West Virginia
This position is primarily responsible for families and health programming in Putnam County. In this assignment, the agent will plan, deliver, and evaluate research-based education programs. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure track position. Master’s degree required. Closing date is November 13, 2013.
To apply: For a complete position announcement and applications process, visit our web-site at http:// humanresources.ext.wvu.edu/employment. WVU is an EEO/AA organization.
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Impossible Pie Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup sugar 4 eggs ½ cup Bisquick 1 tsp vanilla ½ stick butter ½ cup coconut
By Mary Jane
Art by Natalie Larson
Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender for 3 minutes. Add ½ cup coconut; pour into greased 10” pie pan or 9” square pan. Bake 350 degree for 45 minutes.
Online Associate Degree Programs Prove Successful MORGANTOWN, WV – West Virginia Junior College E-Campus has successfully completed the first enrollments of new 18month online associate degree programs, offered only to West Virginia residents. Thirty-one students began their first quarter on WVJC’s ECampus in August in one of the three programs offered online: Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration and Business Administration. “These students have taken a step toward obtaining a degree and are enjoying the flexibility of online courses. All thirty-one students who started on August 12 successfully completed their first
classes. Based on student feedback, we attribute this success to our individualized attention, dynamic and engaging online learning environment, and quality service to students in need of assistance,” explained Brittany Nuzzo, Online Academic Dean. WVJC Online is currently enrolling for its late fall start. West Virginia Junior College currently has residential campuses in Bridgeport, Charleston and Morgantown, WV offering Specialized Associate Degrees in a variety of healthcare, business and technology fields. To request information for any of the campuses or the Online Division, or to apply, visit www.wvjc.edu.
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“ALL SAINTS DAY” Thought for the week: And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians 5:11 (KJV) Ever wonder how Halloween came about? The Celtics who lived over 2000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland began celebrating their new year on November 1st. This day marked the end of summer, the harvest, and the beginning of dark cold wintertime. They believed that on the night of October 31st the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. To celebrate the event, they built huge bonfires and dressed in costume such as angels, to ward off and protect themselves - thinking also that they would have a mild winter. First called all Soul’s day, then all Saints day, then to All Hallows eve and eventually, called Halloween. Today it is the second most celebrated holiday in the U.S. with Christmas still number one. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil. And he will flee from you.
It’s o.k. to celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costume pretending to be someone else briefly; its o.k. to trick or treat and celebrate the giving and receiving gifts, from the harvest. But our souls have gone to their rest to never return to this earth. All holidays can be taken out of context and made into some other ritual rather than good, clean celebrations if we allow it. Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil - cleave to that which is good. It doesn’t have to be Halloween night to have a fright. One story I remember was about my husband’s uncle living out in a rural area with no phones on a cold dark night. He was asked to walk up this long holler road - with few houses - to deliver a message about a death in the family. The moon was covered with dark clouds, and with a heavy fog rolling in on this chilly, quiet eve, the night seemed so dark you could not see your hand in front of you. Well, he had gone about fourth of a mile up the holler and he was soon approaching the old
The Putnam Standard abandoned log cabin, without a door, that he must pass by. Now the story was told that this log cabin, although empty, sometimes after dark a figure was seen inside. The moon came thru the clouds a little, as the fog lifted, suddenly he stopped, just ahead he could see the cabin, and also the shadow of someone in the door way - a huge man with a hat on his head. Thinking ‘he has not saw me’ and feeling a chill up his back; ‘what must I do?’ he thought. Standing and waiting for him to make a move, his mouth became dry and it was hard to swallow. Still the subject did not move. ‘He is waiting to rob and maybe kill me’ he thought. Maybe I could run fast or should I creep slowly? Finally, he thought, ‘I must not be such a coward. I have to tell the folks my message’. He took a step slowly, then a few more, till he was right in front of the doorway. Stopping and looking close, he could see clearly now, as the moon shown directly on the door way. A large log leaned against the door frame, with someone’s old hat on top. He let his breath out and took a sigh of relief - while his heart’s rhythm became normal again. He walked briskly on to deliver his message to the folks before the night became morning... Prayer: Father, thank you for guidance in time of need, when our hearts beat fast. Amen.
SCHOOL FROM PAGE 1 Scott Cadle, who represents the 13th District that covers both the Leon and Buffalo schools, was again in attendance. “I know you guys are going to talk about the consolidation, and one of the big things is...I would like to know, how are you going to save money by consolidation?” he said. “Do you have any figures on the cost of running two schools versus the one combined?” Legg responded, “There are all kinds of figures on that, but I don’t have them on me right now." The Mason County Board of Ed-
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ucation was invited by the Putnam County Board of Education to the Oct. 21 meeting to discuss the possible consolidation of Buffalo Elementary School in Putnam County and Leon Elementary School in Mason County. The two schools could be consolidated in order to provide quality classrooms to students and save the state and counties money. School Building Authority Executive Director Mark Manchin attended the Oct. 7 meeting to encourage the school boards to sit down and talk. He said building a
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consolidated school would be much cheaper than renovating the two existing schools and the state would be more likely to provide funding for a consolidated school. “We’re doing a number of things to ensure the effective use of state tax dollars,” he said. “One of the things we’re giving a high priority to is blurring county lines.” The biggest decision facing the school boards is where a new school would be located. Buffalo Elementary School is three miles from the county line with around 250 students, while Leon Elementary has approximately 150 students and is located seven miles from the county line. A similar project is currently underway in central West Virginia, where Leading Creek Elementary is being built between Gilmer and Lewis counties, Manchin said. The consolidation proposal is in its earliest stages of planning, and no decisions will be made without board approval. Board members hope to reach a consensus in December. The next meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at the Putnam County Board of Education Office in Winfield.
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Christian's Sports Beat: The Voice of High School Sports
By: Christian Deiss
HURRICANE, WV - Every Friday during the high school football season across West Virginia many of you probably listen to Game Night on a West Virginia Metro Sports Network station. One of the show’s hosts is the voice of high school sports in West Virginia for 41-years, Fred Persinger. Recently I sat down with Persinger and talked to him about his many years of covering high school sports in West Virginia. “I started in Beckley at a little radio station called WWNR and that’s where I got my start covering the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles and I did Beckley football and basketball for 27 years and stayed in Beckley until
12 years ago when I began working for the West Virginia News Radio Network.” For the last two years on Friday nights I have covered high school football for Metro Sports’ Game Night and I really enjoy it as does Persinger, “You know I have said it a thousand times, I don’t work for a living, so that should tell you how much fun it is. I thoroughly enjoy doing high school sports and here’s the great thing about it, if I am broadcasting a game, I don’t care who wins, just give me a good game to broadcast that’s what I like.” The veteran sports announcer, besides doing Game Night, does the state basketball tournament, the state triple-a football championship game and the state baseball tournament on the Metro Sports Network. There are no major professional teams in West Virginia, so I asked Persinger how special are Friday Night Lights (high school football games) across the state, “Friday Night Lights are not only important to guys like me who get to cover the games, but very important to communities. When you look at some of the single-a schools in small communities like Seth, West Virginia,
the home of the Sherman Tide, you will find their stadiums packed for every home game.” For two and a half hours every Friday night from 9:30 to midnight, Persinger and his Game Night co-host Dave Jecklin wraps up all of the night’s action from every high school football game across the state. I always wondered how much effort went into producing the show and Persinger told me, “Dave and I each have our own separate things that we do during the week. We don’t converse during the week, Dave does his own thing getting the stats together for the teams he knows we will be covering on the show and I just make sure we have all of the games covered. Our producer Garrett Cullen does a great job keeping everything in line and rolling and when the show starts, the fun follows.” Game Night is heard on 46 radio stations across the state and worldwide on the internet. I have fun covering sporting events with my dad (who also does Game Night reporting) and I met Persinger’s son Fred II at a recent game as he does the playby-play for Woodrow Wilson. I asked Persinger what it is like to have his son cover sports like
Fred Persinger and Dave Weekly talking sports on the WV Radio Network’s Daily Hotline show. Courtesy photo him, “It’s special. When I was in Beckley he was doing Oak Hill games and I will never forget the one night that Oak Hill played Beckley in a football game and instead of doing two separate broadcasts, we did one broadcast. I did the first half and he did the second half. Best game ever for me, I don’t even remember who won, but that isn’t important because it was me and my oldest son working together, can’t beat that.” Persinger currently lives in Hurricane with his wife Jan and has one other son Shawn. Over those 41 years Persinger has seen lots of exciting high
school sports action and I wanted to know what his most exciting broadcast moment was, “I still think it was when Herbie Brooks of the Mullens Rebels scored 50 points in the state basketball tournament, which is still the record. He did it before the three-point line was enacted and I was the play by play guy for the game.” It was exciting to finally meet the person I call Mr. Fred on the phone every Friday night for this column. To listen to Game Night on a West Virginia Metro Sports Network station, go to www.wvmetronews.com and find the station closest to you.
GOOD-BYE FROM PAGE 1
More than a coach - Lewis is remembered for helping students win at football and at another challenge...Life. ago. "I remember him pushing us a lot, to do beyond our best and strive for excellence," he said. "He taught me how to run hurdles and I took that to college and walked onto the track team at WVU." Toney continued, "He's my next-door-neighbor and he still helps me to this day." Last year, Lewis led GW to an undefeated season. Matt Gibson was on that winning team. "He pushes you hard, but he makes sure to tell you when you do a good job," the 14-year-old said. "He taught me everything I know." Gibson is now a freshman football player at Poca High School. Principal Joann Stewart has overseen GW Middle School for nine years. She has known Lewis for decades. "My relationship with coach
They love their coach - George Washington Middle School cheerleaders pose with a sign showing their love for Coach Lewis. started when my girls were students at Winfield Elementary where he was a phys-ed teacher," Stewart said. "He's always been someone who cares about the kids - not just coaching - but building character." More than 100 past players
joined family, friends and the community to honor their coach, their teacher...their friend. Past players signed a banner and gave Lewis a plaque for 25 years of service. Then, the school named its new field house after him.
Raw emotion enveloped Lewis. "This is the greatest thing... in the world... to see the football community honor me," Lewis said, holding back tears. "Seeing the former players come out - I can't thank everyone enough." The longtime coach continued,
"I...didn't know...it could be this great." After the game ended and the stadium emptied, a longtime football coach looked beyond the red lights of a familiar scoreboard...Another victory for the home team.
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Checking Stations Putnam County: Addington Bros Bowhunting Shop, 1460 Bills Creek Road, Winfield 25213 - (304) 755-2085 Buffalo Tiger Mart #184/Exxon Fuel, 4200 Custer Ridge Road, Buffalo 25033 - (304) 937-3990 Corner Mart, 101 Plantation Road, Pliny 25082 - (304) 937-2554 J's Country Mart, Route 1 Box 82-2, Red House 25168 - (304) 586-3630 Mid-Valley Mart #1, 2494 US Route 60, Hurricane 25526 - (304) 562-3606 Teays Valley Hardware, 4401 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot 25560 - (304) 757-7225 Town & Country Hardware, 4400 First Avenue, Nitro 25143 (304) 755-3520 Whitt's Farm Supply, 2536 Main Street, Hurricane 25526 - (304) 562-5111
Cabell County: Backwoods Guns, 3322 US Route 60, Huntington 25705 (304) 521-6888 Classic Jewelry & Loan, 6339 US Route 60 East, Barboursville 25504 - (304) 733-1840 Galaxy, PO Box 67, Salt Rock 25559 - (304) 736-5126 Lambert’s Grocery, 6622 Ohio River Road, Lesage 25537 - (304) 733-3730 Milton Police Department, Smith Street, Milton 25541 - (304) 743-3032 Real Deal Gun and Pawn, 835 SR 10, Salt Rock 25559 - (304) 9481400 Saw Sharpening Service, 1301 West Main Street, Milton 25541 (304) 743-7298 T & M Gun and Pawn, Box 1901-B, Culloden 25510 - (304) 743-3916
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Hunting to Help the Hungry By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
ONA - It's that time of year when hunters build tree stands, put on scent blocker and hit the woods with one thing on their minds: deer. After getting that perfect shot, they often bring their does and trophy bucks to Andy's Custom Meats and Nelson's Custom Processing. A staff cuts and prepares the meat. A family now has meals that can last for weeks. For more than 13 years, owner Andy Nelson has participated in a program aimed at giving portions of the meat to local families in need. It's called Hunters
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Helping the Hungry and for the past 20 years it has done just that. Since 1992, hunters have donated more than 1,100 deer per year or about 42,320 pounds of venison annually, according to estimates from the Mountaineer Food Bank. In two decades, the Hunters Helping the Hungry program has helped provide 3.4 million meals to residents statewide. Nelson is proud to be a part of the program. Last year, his two locations provided 400 meals to area residents in need. "It's no cost to the hunter - all they have to do is gut it, check it in and then we send it to the food bank," Nelson said. "It's a good program, and for some,
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Giving hope - Andy Nelson holds a doe in front of his business Nelson's Custom Meats. Nelson's two meat shops participate in the Hunters Helping the Hungry program. this is the only way they can get good deer meat." One of the greatest aspects of the food is its quality he said. "It's all local with no hormones and it's all natural, lean meat," Nelson said. Since he could walk, Nelson cut meat. He started out working alongside his father at the family's meat shop in Wayne. "I remember being 6 or 7years-old, standing on a milk crate, grinding hamburger," the meat-cutting veteran recalled. "By the time I was in tenth grade, I was a full-blown meat cutter." When asked what he enjoyed most about his businesses, Nelson looked toward a couple customers walking toward his door and smiled. He shook their hands and offered to help them. "I love meeting the people who come here and I love the good group of people I have working for me," he said. To participate in the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, bring deer to Andy's Custom Meats in Ona or Nelson's Custom Processing in Milton. Both locations are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Both businesses offer services in cutting deer, cow, goat, lamb and hog meat. For more information, call (304) 7435400 or visit http://nelsonsmeatprocessing.com.
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Breast cancer survivors hope stories encourage others By Kayla Bush Poca High School
There are so many people who struggle with breast cancer in our community. Summer Harris has gone through her whole life knowing her Aunt Taffy Sloan has dealt with breast cancer for thirty plus years. Another who has dealt particularly well with having breast cancer would be Joline Brady. “She’s fifty years old now, living in Florida,” Harris said. “She has had breast cancer since her midthirties.” Though she survived, she refused to go through chemotherapy. Instead she just had a surgery done in order to remove the cancerous cell from her chest. She now has to go to the doctor every three months for a mammogram, so that the doctors can keep an eye on everything. “My whole family was terrified that they were going to get the cancer,” Harris said. “I told them it wasn’t contagious, but now we all have to get checked very frequently in order to make sure that we don’t develop breast cancer like my Aunt Taffy did.” Harris does all she can to support people who have breast cancer. “My family donates money to help women who can’t afford to have the surgeries they need or the chemotherapy,” she said. “We also do the Susan G. Komen walk and donate there as well. I also proudly wear the pink ribbon on my clothing as well as my friends do. “ Joline Brady was diagnosed on her birthday in 2000, at the age of 48 with Stage II breast cancer with an aggressive HER2 component. “Not a great gift you would say, but honestly it changes the way one looks at life,” Brady said. She had two tumors in her right breast. Her motto then and now is “Never give up” and “always find humor.”
“I believe that you can be victorious or the victim,” she said. Brady thoroughly researched what the doctors had recommended before getting treatment.
“Breast Cancer is not just a disease that strikes at women. It strikes at the very heart of who we are as women: how others perceive us, how we perceive ourselves, how we live, work and raise our families – whether we do these things at all.” —(Debbie Wasserman Shultz) “After much research and praying,” Brady said. “I underwent a right, modified radical mastectomy, radiation for 36 weeks, four rounds of chemotherapy, and three surgeries to follow for reconstruction. I took Tamoxifen for five years and another trial oral medication after that.” Brady has been cancer free for thirteen years while in remission and no reoccurrences. She has kept all of her medical records of blood work, CT scans, MRIs, doctors’ visits with notes and x-rays. “I do not take my medical care lightly and keep all of my annual exams and I do not ignore symptoms. As far as medical,” Brady said. “I believe that every day that God gives me as cancer free allows more research for a cure or at least new and gentler ways to treat cancer.” Brady has recently participated in genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing. Luckily, she has a very strong support system. Her husband and her two daughters stood behind her and helped her go
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through the difficult time. They continue to stand by her. She also couldn’t have made it without her friends. Her friends sent her post cards on a regular basis through the year and a half she was receiving treatment that helped her through those dark days. “Cancer is a lonely disease,” Brady said inspiringly. “Even with support and all the information available – no one can do the surgery for you; no one can do the chemo or the radiation. This is something we have to do on our own.” “But I do believe that claiming victory, having a positive outlook and in my case, having a sense of humor, helps you to get to the other side, Cancer Free.” Brady says that her biggest struggle would be keeping a happy face even when you are scared and also the uncertainty when you are navigating diagnoses, treatment and recovery. “There are no guarantees that the decisions you make are the right ones,” she said. Brady threw herself an “I’m finished with Radiation party”, with a power puff girls theme and says it was just she and her radiation doctor. “I’ll never forget when I began losing my hair during chemotherapy and my husband and I were shopping for a wig and he shaved my head that night,” she said. “Or the day he was traveling to work and had already left the house and I was at home following my mastectomy recovering from surgery.” “I thought I heard him in the house call my name. So I called him on his cell and he said, ‘I was praying for you.’” In closing, Brady wanted people to know, “Once a person is diagnosed with cancer – regardless the type – you never feel totally cancer free and are always a little afraid of the ‘next shoe to drop.’” “I am a realist and an optimist.”
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TheSkinny www.tri-countyymca.org Just like peanut butter and jelly, diet and exercise go together. Eating and nutrition can be key to a good, productive workout. Maximizing performance can be done by remembering some helpful tips to help getting what you need because different workouts require different energy levels. Here are some things to remember for an energized workout! Eat Breakfast. This cannot be said enough. If you are a morning workout person, get up early enough to eat – at least an hour before. If not, you could suffer from low blood sugar and could be sluggish and tired. If you are eating in a tighter timeframe, eat a little lighter and try to emphasize carbohydrates for more energy. For those of you who don’t eat breakfast, try to go with a bedtime snack or a sports drink. Meal size is important. Don’t overdo it. Some basics to follow include - don’t eat large meals three to four hours before exercising; small meals two to three hours before exercising and small snacks about an hour before exercising. Otherwise, you could have stomach cramps or other issues. Snacking can help keep blood sugar elevated before a workout. Just make sure you make good choices such as fresh fruit, granola bars, yogurt or even peanut butter with a whole grain bagel or crackers. The same applies for post-workout snacks as well. Nuts and dried fruits are another good way to snack healthy. Finally, fluid intake is very important in preventing dehydration before, during and after a workout. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you maintain the following level of fluids: • Drink roughly 2 to 3 cups (0.5 to 0.7 liters) of water during the two to three hours before your workout. • Drink about 1/2 to 1 cup (0.12 to 0.23 liters) of water every 15 to 20 minutes during your workout. You may need more the larger your body is or the warmer the weather is. • Drink roughly 2 to 3 cups (0.5 to 0.7 liters) of water after your workout for every pound (0.5 kilogram) of weight you lose during the workout. Remember that everyone is different and you know your body best. These guidelines are just guidelines so make the decision that is best for you and your exercise routine. Tri-County YMCA is non-profit organization located in Scott Depot and has served the Putnam County area since 1991. We offer a variety of fitness classes, programs and activities for individuals and families of all ages. For more information, please call 304-757-0016 or visit us online at www.tri-countyymca.org.
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Soccer News
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The Winfield High School girls soccer team celebrates after winning the sectional championship 42 over Hurricane. Winfield, the defending state champion, plays Spring Valley Tuesday night with a berth in the state tournament on the line.
Winfield girls look for another state tournament trip By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com
The Winfield High School girls soccer team is looking for its third consecutive state tournament appearance. Senior Braiden Maddox would be healthy for the first time, though, and she took it upon herself to make sure the Generals had a chance to advance again. Maddox played the first 53:20 of Saturday’s sectional final against Hurricane in goal. Coach Marshall Hoff moved her to forward with 23:40 left in a 1-1 game, however, and Maddox made the move pay off by scoring the go-ahead goal just 1:19 later. Winfield, the defending state champion, went on to beat Hurricane 4-2. The Generals advanced to the Tuesday regional final against Spring Valley, with the winner of that game moving on to the state tournament. “The whole time I was down there (at goalie) I was thinking, ‘I have to score,’ ” said Maddox, who knew the move was coming at some point. “Our goal is to get to the state tournament, and we’re keeping our eyes on the prize.” Maddox added a second goal to make it 4-1 with 9:56 to play, essentially putting the game out of reach. Junior Jayne Lawman, who set up a goal by Jordan Pauley in the first half, followed Maddox’s first goal with a penalty kick to make it 3-1 with 11:03 to play. The PK came after Lawman was knocked down in the box after taking a nice pass from Mary Zulauf. Lawman said Maddox changes the dynamics when she moves forward. “She gives us energy,” Lawman said. “She gets the whole team going when she comes in.” Hurricane, ranked fourth in Class AAA,
took a 1-0 lead over its cross-county rival for the third time in three meetings this season when Anna Dyer converted on a corner kick from Audrey Barber with 25:20 left in the first half. Hurricane Coach Shelly Young acknowledged it’s tough to be one of the best teams in the state but not be able to get past a tough sectional foe yet again. “You can do everything right and still lose, not that we did everything right,” Young said. “I’m really happy with the way our girls played, and Winfield has a great group as well. I hate losing, and it’s definitely hard to lose when you have a chance to go to the state championship.” The Redskins started eight underclassmen in the sectional final, so the future is clearly bright for Hurricane. Young noted she’ll miss her three seniors, Brittany McWatters, Kayli Blackburn and Ally Lawhon. “We’ll have a good squad next year, but I’ll miss those three,” Young said. “They’re a great group and have worked really hard.” Hurricane’s Abby Watson got the final goal of the game with a nice header with 2:50 left to play. Winfield Coach Marshall Hoff said his team looks forward to moving on, where Maddox will be counted on to provide that burst of energy again. “She’s an exceptional player,” Hoff said. “It’s just a matter of finding the right time (to move her to forward), because the girls really feed off it.” He noted that the move is possible not only because of Maddox’s flexibility and athleticism but because he can count on junior Hailey Evans to capably handle the goalkeeper spot. Hoff also credited Hurricane. “These are always hard-fought matches,” he said. “They have great athletes.”
Winfield High School's boys soccer team won its first sectional title since 2004 with a 2-0 victory over Hurricane Saturday afternoon. The Generals face Huntington Tuesday evening.
Generals win sectional title By Chris Stadelman chris@theputnamstandard.com
Winfield’s boys soccer team played some shutdown defense, and it opened the door for a potential state tournament berth. The Generals got four saves from senior keeper Bryce Boggs and a solid team effort overall to beat Hurricane 2-0 Saturday. With the victory, Winfield advances to play Huntington Tuesday night in Point Pleasant, with the winner moving on to the state tournament. It’s Winfield’s first sectional title in nine years. Hurricane controlled the ball for the first 20 minutes, with Boggs making a diving stop on the Redskins’ Loran Meadows with 25 minutes left in the first half to keep the game scoreless. It was the Generals who got on the scoreboard first with 8:45 left in the first half, however, as junior Steven Taylor put the ball in the net off his chest, with an assist from Noah Laliberty. “I saw the cross by Austin Miller was in my path,” said Taylor, who has played just a handful of games this season after breaking his collarbone in the first contest of the year. “It hit off my chest and went in the goal. I timed it well and it happened right for me.” The return of Taylor and Miller was a huge benefit for Winfield late in the season, Coach Mike Foster said. Taylor scored 26 goals as a sophomore last year and Miller is one of the team’s top defenders. “We had a really rough season,” Foster said. “Steven and Austin worked so hard in the offseason then missed a lot of the year. I told them we had to pull together here at the end. An 8-9-3 season isn’t really some-
thing to be proud of, but I told the team before the game we could show people what we have today.” Boggs ended up on the ground several times early in the game but said he didn’t mind the contact. “I took a few shots,” he said with a broad smile. “You have to take some for the team. It’s part of the game.” Hurricane Coach Derek Ragle acknowledged play was physical as the Redskins were hit with four yellow cards and the officiating fired up the fans several times. The loss means Hurricane (13-7-2) will not be able to defend its 2012 state title. “It’s a rivalry game,” Ragle said. “A lot of times when you get to playoffs you have to play physical to win. We just couldn’t put the ball in the net. We had chances, but we weren’t there to put them away.” While Hurricane says goodbye to six seniors – Guillermo Ugarte, Brady Lawman, Alex Kayuha, Chris Smith, Nick Young and Tim Hayslett – Ragle said the team should be solid in 2014. “We’ve got some good young players and some coming up from the middle school, so we should be in the thick of things next year,” he said. Winfield gets to look forward to at least one more game, with its eyes on a trip to the state tournament in Beckley. But the sectional victory was cause for plenty of smiles on the General sideline as dusk fell Saturday. “It’s awesome,” said senior Hunter Sheldon, who provided the final margin of victory when he scored off a throw-in from Ronald Beale. “None of my brothers got to do this. It’s really awesome.” Sheldon’s goal came after the ball bounced off a defender, and he buried it with his left foot from about 20 yards out.
Winfield and Hurricane End Regular Soccer Season By Justin Waybright justin@theputnamstandard.com
Class AAA high school boys' soccer postseason action is under way with two county teams turning in solid seasons. Both Hurricane and Winfield won their first sectional match, which pitted them against each other to decide the Region IV Sectional winner. The Redskins are ranked No. 14 in the state, while the Generals are No. 17. Starting with the defending state champs, the season has
been a bit of up and down as Hurricane had to fill nine slots of former starters. The boys in red and white started the season off strong and finished strong, but midway through they hit a lull. "We started off 6-1-1, playing really good soccer, but then we hit a wall in the middle with a 4-game losing streak," said Coach Derek Ragle. "We came back strong and finished the year 5-1-1." Hurricane got some revenge in its first postseason game, avenging a 3-1 regular season loss to St. Albans. Last week, Hurricane won thanks to goals from Guillermo Ugarte, Loran Meadows and Alex
Kayuha. "It was a little bit of redemption," Ragle said. "The fashion that we won the game was great." Across the county, Winfield started strong in postseason play as well. The Generals shut out Nitro 4-0 to advance to the regional final. "It's going to take strong defense – an 11-player team effort," Coach Mike Foster said of what it would take to move on in the postseason. "It's going to take us playing 80-minutes a game." This season, Winfield suffered a disadvantage with injuries on some of its best players, including
Stephen Taylor and Austin Miller. Now, the two have recovered and are ready to help move the Generals forward. "We're getting better now that we have everybody back and we're looking to have more play time together," Foster said. Assistant Coach Tim Sneeringer agreed. "They're all getting used to working together from offense to defense," he said. The unity of the team showed up during its match against Nitro. Foster and Sneeringer believe the Generals now hold the key to victory.
"They were looking really good – it was a big difference and they played a great second half – probably some of the best soccer they've played all year," Foster said. Sneeringer added, "Winning is habit and we feel like we've started that habit again." The same is true of Hurricane, which wants to defend its state title. The coach said it all comes down to heart. "We can beat anyone on the schedule, but we can lose to anyone on the schedule," Ragle said. "We will have to show up and believe we can win."
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Buffalo Octoberfest 2013
This is the first year Susan Howard has ran Octoberfest without her father Richard "Dick" Howard. Here, she poses for a picture with her daughter Jessica Coulson.
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Forerunner uplifts the crowd with gospel music.
Buffy Teel creates one-of-a-kind, lifelike baby dolls for her business Little Anne's Nursery.
Pamela Pierce-Sims displays her book, "The Pictorial History of Putnam County."
Photos by Justin Waybright Brett Cross enjoys the festivities with his 22-month-old son George.
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Charles Beckett is a 5th generation apple butter maker with Beckett's Goodies. Here, he stirs up a batch.
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Velma’sView By Velma Kitchens Ghost Hunting Recently I learned about ghost hunting and I didn’t even know what that was. I heard about a group of young people on the news from a county up north who went ghost hunting and had an accident and at least one of them passed away. I since have learned that old and young alike go out in the middle of the night looking for ghosts. I really don't see the point, but I think it mostly is to be with your friends and possibly family and have time together. I just don't get it. However, I have heard of a haunted house (I really don’t believe in haunted
houses) and this house stood at the end of Route 34 on the way to Hamlin near the intersection of Route 3. My mom's friend had an uncle who said he kept hearing about this house and he decided to go into the house and stay the night. He told everyone that he wrestled with that ghost all night long! Now I am not a brave person and should I ever see something like that I certainly would not stay the entire night! Something is rotten in Denmark about that story. I am not saying that the man from Lincoln County stretched the truth many years ago, but think about it. The
house no longer stands as it was torn down after many sightings or someone ate too much pizza. Another house is out Route 34 on top of the hill a few miles from Buzzard Creek. I can't remember the name of the hill but we used to go by it all the time and as a child I would wonder if the ghost was still there. Each of us is different and some believe and some don't. I called my Mom last night and asked her about the haunted house and she told me about a woman in Lincoln County who would walk in her sleep at night and go across a foot-log and draw a bucket of water every night and come back into the house and go to bed. People who saw her thought they saw a ghost as her nightgown was white as snow and flowed in the wind as her long hair did also. I think people should hunt for the Holy Ghost as He is not far from any of us.
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Silent Voices of God perform at Rose Terrace
The ladies are pictured here with Rose Terrace resident, Helen Duke (Sharon Duke’s mother-in-law). Silent Voices of God from Lighthouse Baptist Church, Hurricane performed at Rose Terrace on Saturday, Oct. 19th. Afterward they gave two more
performances to those who hadn’t been able to attend. The residents enjoyed the ministry. Submitted by Sharon Duke
Grand Opening for Yeager Design and Interiors in Scott Depot Yeager Design and Interiors will be hosting Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, November 2 beginning at 1 p.m. with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. This new business is located at 100-3 Great Teays Blvd. in Scott Depot. YDI Owner, Elizabeth Yeager Cross, is a lifelong native of the Teays Valley Area and couldn’t imagine having her design business anywhere else. She is married to her husband Brett and is the mother of what she considers life’s greatest bless, their son George. Coming from an entire family of self-starters, Elizabeth knew early on as a child that she would one day own her own design business and dreamed in vivid color of gorgeous fabrics and fabulous interiors. “I’ve always had a flare for design and fashion and took probably too much pleasure as a little
girl, in rearranging rooms and designing every holiday and event our family ever had.” After obtaining her Business Degree as well as a four year degree in Interior Architecture fromVirginia Tech and University of Charleston, Elizabeth spent time in commercial design interning at Carolina Business Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina. She acquired a love for commercial design and longed to one day be able to do beautiful business interiors that were fun and exciting instead of the drab and lackluster designs we so often see in everyday life. “My mission in commercial interiors has always been to bring personality to a space that welcomes your customer and leaves a special imprint with them that makes the space memorable and significant.” Some local commercial designs
by Yeager Design & Interiors include: Broyles Jewelers, Yeager& Smith Medicine, Aliff & Lao OBGYN, and Marshall University Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeries. “Each one of my clients is unique and special to me. It is never my objective to give someone else a space that reflects 'my style', rather to create a space that articulates my client’s design desires in a way that they never knew were possible.” Of course with over ten years of experience, her first love has always been residential design. Right after she graduated from University of Charleston, Elizabeth was offered a job at Kitchens By Woodys in Barboursville, West Virginia. Elizabeth began designing kitchens and baths for homes all over the tri state area and quickly gained a large referral base.
“Kitchen and Bath Design is so much more of a personal design than you would think. After all, the kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s where you nurture your family, entertain, and it truly serves as the most multi-function space in your home. It has to look effortlessly and classically stylish, and most of all work efficiently for you and your family’s needs. After almost four years with Kitchens By Woody’s and the arrival of Elizabeth’s much anticipated son, George, she decided to leave Woody’s and begin her journey of self-employment, mommyhood, and rejoining the world of fabrics, finishes, and furniture. “My goal is to transform every space I design into a fun, fabulous, and affordable work of art. Whether you walk into Yeager Design and Interiors looking for help from A-Z or you’re just looking for
a fresh accessory to spice up your space, I’m confident that together we can make your design dreams come true.” YDI offers design consultation services on commercial and residential design, kitchens, baths, lighting, flooring, space planning, outdoor/landscape design, as well as staging homes for sale. The showroom specializes, but is not limited to, furniture, fabrics, accessories, lighting, rugs, and artwork. “I’m very excited about our art selection right now. Some of my own pieces have made the collection as well as a select few local artists’ works that are simply stunning.” For more information on YDI contact Elizabeth at (304) 5535663 or visit her new showroom at 100-3 Great Teays Blvd. Scott Depot, WV 25560.
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Page 12 –Tuesday,October 29,2013 HUNG MINH CHAU WILLIAM DENVER "BILL" DUNCAN MARY O. EHLEN CELESTA JANIE FISHER MARTHA AUDREY FRANCISCO PATTY LEA KEENEY REBECCA F. LANHAM JAMES E. "RED" MELTON SHARON "SHERRY" MOZINGO WILLIAM NEWMAN II ADAN "ADAM" PEREZ CYNTHIA "CINDY" LEA ROSS ROBERT "BOB" SAMSON SR. KATHRYN MIZELLE "KATY" SMITH EDWARD LOUIS YATES
HUNG MINH CHAU Hung Minh Chau, 47, of Hurricane, died Oct. 18, 2013. Mr. Chau was born January 29, 1966, in Vietnam a son of Ha Van Chau and Rang Thi Nguyen. He was the owner of St. Albans Nails and Spa. Local survivors include his daughter, Christina Minh Chau Nguyen of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his companion, Vicky Tran of Hurricane and her children, Kevin and Teresa; his brother, Cuong Stader of Texas, Va., and Vietnam. Mr. Chau also has many family members including his mother, who still live in Vietnam. A traditional funeral service in the Vietnamese custom was held Oct. 23 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. He will be laid to rest in his native Vietnam. Please visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share sympathies with the family.
WILLIAM DENVER "BILL" DUNCAN William Denver "Bill" Duncan, 84, of Liberty, passed away Oct. 19, 2013, at his home. He was a retired electrician for Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company and a US Army veteran. Bill was a member of the Bill Monroe Blue Grass Boys from 1957 to 1960 and was inducted into the Blue Grass Hall of Fame in Owensboro, Ky. He was a loving husband and father and was loved by all. Surviving are his loving wife of 51 years, Ramona Duncan; sons, Jim Namey and his wife, Joan of Goldtown and Billy Duncan and his wife, Beth of Fredericksburg, Va.; daughters, Renea Abbott and husband, Bill of Goldtown, Carmen Duncan Sorn of Sissonville
and Lorena Duncan Thomas of Liberty; brothers, Melvin Duncan of Georgia and James Duncan of Charleston; sister, Margie Jones of Charleston. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; and ten greatgrandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 21 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Rev. David Wuletich officiating. The family requests donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Boulevard, W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
MARY O. EHLEN Mary O. Ehlen, 80, of Hurricane, passed away Oct. 16, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born June 18, 1933, in Kanawha County, and was a daughter of Russell H. and Wanda Morton Souder, both of whom preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her husband, Robert Ehlen; three daughters; one son; three sisters; one brother; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Oct. 22 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, with the Rev. Sandy Blake officiating. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
CELESTA JANIE FISHER Mrs. Celesta Janie Fisher, 92, of Eleanor, passed away Oct. 18, 2013, in the Teays Valley Center. Janie was a member of Lone Oak Church of God Mission and the Buffalo Senior Citizens. She loved all her church family, her family from the Buffalo Senior Citizens and her family from the Wyngate Village Apartments in Eleanor. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Hattie Fisher; brothers, Roscoe and Ralph Fisher; sisters, Madgel Douglas and Mae Smalley; and son-in-law, Dale Martin. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Mrs. Helen Martin of Poca; grandson, Joshua and wife, Candy Martin of Poca; great-grandson, Trin; sister, Marie Harrison of Columbus, Ohio; and a host of special nieces and nephews. Services were held Oct. 21 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Parsons
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MARTHA AUDREY FRANCISCO Martha Audrey Francisco, 77, of Charleston, passed away Oct. 20, 2013. She took special pride in being a grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Francisco, and son, David Francisco. Martha is survived by her sons, Danny Francisco and wife, Suzie, of Tampa, Fla., Mike Francisco and wife, Sharon, of Hurricane, Mark Francisco and wife, Donna, of Scott Depot; daughter, Rhonda Francisco of Kanawha City; brothers, James, Johnny and Raymond Washington of Cross Lanes and Eddie Rhodes of Hometown; sister, Margaret Scott of Liberty; 12 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. The family would like to give thanks to everyone who helped Mom in this difficult time and special thanks to Eugene Scott, Amber Gray and Dr. Cohen and his nurse, Linda, for their special care. Services were held Oct. 23 at Cross Lanes First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Danny Francisco officiating. Burial was at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
PATTY LEA KEENEY Patty Lea Keeney, 75, of St. Albans, passed away Oct. 17, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1938, in Copen, and was the daughter of Charles and Clivie Nicholson Bragg, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Terry Bragg. Patty retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital and was formerly employed with C&P. Patty is survived by the father of her children and the love of her life, Gerald Jones; son, Jeffery Jones of Dunbar; daughters, Tamara Larch of Hurricane, Jennifer Jones of St. Albans and Michelle Faulkner of Cross Lanes; sister-in-law, Sue Bragg of Charleston; and six grandchildren. Services were held Oct. 21 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Celebrant H.R. Whittington. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Kawash, Dr. Upton and staff, Dr. Dean, Dr. Lamb and Karen Wendall for the care they gave to Patty. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
The Putnam Standard REBECCA F. LANHAM Rebecca F. Lanham, 91, of Scott Depot, passed away October 20, 2013. She was born June 11, 1922, in Ward, a daughter of J. Phillip and Mamie Fout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lanham, and five siblings. Rebecca was a beautician. She enjoyed doing ceramics and had a great sense of humor. She will also be remembered for sense of style. Rebecca was also a resident of Ocala for over 20 years, where she was a member of the clown club. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Peters and her husband, Robert, of Scott Depot; son, Edward Lanham and his wife, Darlene, of Tombstone, Ariz.; grandson, Darrell Adkins of North Carolina; brothers, Bernard Fout of Cedar Grove and Marlin Fout of Arizona; sisters, Betty Hudnall of Cedar Grove, Helen Smoot of Ohio and Jean Anne Proctor of Montgomery; and her special friend, Catherine Williams. Services were held October 25 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home with Celebrant H.R. Whittington. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Regency and Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
JAMES E. "RED" MELTON James E. "Red" Melton, 83, of Fraziers Bottom, lost a long battle with cancer at his home. He was a Korean War veteran and retired from Union Carbide with 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Russell and Beulah Melton, and brother, Robert Melton. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; son, William R. (Nancy) Melton of Culloden; daughter, Beverly A. (Kenneth) Allison of Bills Creek; six grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 11 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. The family would like to thank Hospice, especially Tammy and Melinda. Services were held Oct. 18 at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Fred McCallister presiding. Interment was in Fraziers Bottom Cemetery. Visit www.allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories or to express condolences.
SHARON "SHERRY" MOZINGO Mrs. Sharon "Sherry" Mozingo, 75, of Hurricane, passed away Oct. 13, 2013. She was born April 8, 1938, to the late William Davis and Elaine Virginia Hartigan. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Turman and Floyd B. Mozingo, and brothers, Edgar
"Davey" Hartigan and Frank Hartigan. Sharon was a graduate of Nitro High School, class of 1956. After graduation she moved to Virginia and had careers in counseling and real estate. Upon returning home to West Virginia, she especially enjoyed reuniting with friends and classmates, attending reunions and their monthly luncheons. Sharon was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane. Sharon is survived by her sister, Jane and her husband, Ken Steiner; her brothers, Mark and his wife, Judy Hartigan, and John Hartigan; and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. Services were held Oct. 18 at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro, with Pastor Dr. James E. Lutz officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.
WILLIAM NEWMAN II Brother Bill, of Winfield, passed away Oct. 18, 2013. He was 61 years old. He came into this world with cerebral palsy, and those who knew him will tell you that he never let it get him down. He always had a great sense a humor and enjoyed being around people. He had many accomplishments, including graduating from high school and an internet intermediate chess ranking. We know that he is in a better place with his longtime friend, Vicki Medley. He is survived by his mother, Juanita M. Newman; brother, Fred, and sister-in-law, Mary; and various nieces and nephews. We would like to thank all the staff at Genesis Health Care of Hurricane for their care and kindness. His stay there was like being in a big family. You couldn't find a better place to be. Lastly, we would like to thank the CAMC/Putnam Division of Teays Valley Hospital for their care during this trying time. According to his wishes, he was cremated. You may visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.co m to share sympathies with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.
ADAN "ADAM" PEREZ Adan "Adam" Perez of Hurricane passed away Oct. 17, 2013, at Rose Terrace and Rehab Facility, Culloden. Adam was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Harlingen, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Maria Perez, and brothers, Jessie and Tony Jr. He is survived by his wife, Judy Perez of Hurricane; his brothers, Alphonso and Gilbert; sisters, Celia, Bertha, Mary Lou, Eva, Petra and Sophia; his children, Tony, Easter, Anna Marie, Yolanda, Paul, Sonya, Nichole, James and Aaron; and also 17
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The Putnam Standard grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. Adam went to university in Dallas, Texas, and taught medical technology in Logan, whereupon he continued his carrier in West Virginia and Virginia. A memorial service was held Oct. 20 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Hurricane. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington and the nursing staff at Rose Terrace for the special care they gave to Mr. Perez. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
CYNTHIA "CINDY" LEA ROSS Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Lea Ross, 52, of Pliny, passed away at home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Kathern Lucas and the late Herbert H. Lucas Jr. on January 14, 1961. She was a member of Poca Baptist Church. Cindy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. She is survived by her husband, Larry S. "Scott" Ross; mother, Kathern Lucas; children, Leslie R. and husband, Bryce Keller, of Cross Lanes, Dannielle Ross of Teays Valley and Justin M. Phalen of Charleston; brother, Gregory L. and wife, Susan Lucas, of Virginia; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by other family and a host of friends. The family would like to say a
special thank you to Stephanie with Hospice for the wonderful care given to Cindy. Services were held Oct. 19 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Pastors Mike Derry and Jim Butcher officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
ROBERT "BOB" SAMSON SR. Robert "Bob" Samson Sr., 96, of Scott Depot, formerly of Logan, passed away October 21, 2013, at Broadmore Assisted Living. Born May 5, 1917, in Chapmanville, he was the son of the late Ned and Roxie Conley Samson. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Opal Crum Samson; three brothers, Luther, Tennis and Ray Samson; and one sister, Fannie Napier. Bob was a member of the Rotary Club, the Logan Business Association and served on the board of directors of the National Bank of Logan. He formerly served as an elder at Justice Christian Church and was currently a member at St. John's United Methodist Church. He was the co-owner of Samson Maytag Company of Logan for over 40 Years. Bob was an avid hunter and sportsman. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed. Those left to cherish his memory include his two sons, Robert
L. (Gail) Samson Jr. of Hurricane and Wendell (JoAnn) Samson of Scott Depot; one brother, Elba Samson of Whites Addition; one sister, Mae Adkins of Michigan; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held October 25 at Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, with the Dr. L. Frank Frye officiating. Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby. Donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560 and Kanawha Hospice Care, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. For email condolences, go to www.honakerfuneralhome.org.
KATHRYN MIZELLE "KATY" SMITH Kathryn Mizelle "Katy" Smith went home to be with Christ on Oct. 18, 2013. Katy was born May 23, 1943, daughter of the late Riley C. and Opha M. Dawson of St. Albans. She was a graduate of St. Albans High, class of 1961, and Morris Harvey College, where she received a master's degree in education. She moved to France in 1967, where she married Raymond Smith. Upon returning to the United States in 1969, she served the youth of the New England states as camp administrator and then returned to West Virginia, where she began a career as an elementary school teacher. She
Tuesday,October 29,2013 – Page 13 taught in Lincoln County for a short period before serving at Liberty, Confidence and Hometown elementary schools in Putnam County beginning in 1973. During her teaching career, she also served as girls’ cross-country coach at Buffalo and Poca high schools and chairperson of PCEA local through 1999. She retired in 2005. She was an active member of the choir at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in St. Albans in her early years and was a Sunday school teacher and volunteer in various outreach programs at Wade Chapel United Methodist Church, including Kids for Christ and the annual distribution of holiday food baskets to the needy. She also loved reading and writing poetry and short stories. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Dawson and Jack R. Dawson of Hurricane. She is survived by her daughter, Krisha A. Smith-Carr, son-in-law, Jeffrey A. Carr, and grandson, Jason R. Carr, of Red House; brother, George G. Dawson of Columbus, Ohio; Rosemary Dawson of Hurricane; and daughterof-the-heart, Tina G. Mullins, along with many loving family members. Services were held Oct. 20 at Wade Chapel United Methodist Church, Confidence, with John Mason and Wayne Hooper officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Katy to
the Wade Chapel United Methodist Church food bank and/or the Kids for Christ program. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Smith family.
EDWARD LOUIS YATES Edward Louis Yates, 60, of Nitro, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was a son born to the late John William and Margaret Lucille Hill Yates in Charleston on May 20, 1953. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John William IV "Butch" Yates. He was a member Riverside Baptist Church, Red House, was a coal truck driver and an over-theroad truck driver and served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Marie Hescht Yates; his children, Amanda Townsend of Poca, Edward Louis II of Nitro and Shane Yates of Nitro; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathleen Shirkey of South Charleston and Terri Moles of Scott Depot. Funeral services were held Oct. 23 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield; burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
Citations issued during Underage Alcohol Compliance Checks During October, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration conducted underage alcohol compliance checks on establishments throughout Putnam County. Out of the 40 establishments visited… 6 sold to an underage operative, a 15% buy rate. Citations were issued to all sales clerks selling alcohol to underage operative by Deputies Hammonds and Johnson. ** Funding was provided by The Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Establishments in non-compliance Corner Mart, 101 Plantation Road, Pliny Eleanor Foodland, Route 62,
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Speedway # 9221, 2400 Rt. 60, Culloden Rite Aid # 4731, 3114 Teays Valley Rd. Hurricane CVS Pharmacy # 7124, 3901 Teays Valley Rd. Hurricane Par Mar # 15, 3890 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane Big Kmart # 3724, 101 Great Teays Blvd, Scott Depot Little General Store # 5015, Rt. 35 & Elm Street, Winfield Mid Valley Mart, 3706 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane 7-Eleven # 35915H, 707 Winfield Rd. St. Albans Speedway # 9363, 3399 Winfield Rd. Winfield Go Mart # 80, 4160 State Rt. 34, Teays Valley Kroger # 784, 302 Teays Valley
Center, Scott Depot Speedway # 9233, 4010 1st Avenue, Nitro Pilot Travel Centers # 243, 4304 First Avenue, Nitro WalMart Supercenter # 4277, 167 Progress Way, Hurricane Sheetz # 467, 3805 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane Sheetz # 494, 4344 B Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot Little General Store # 5115, 4044 Teays Valley Rd. Scott Depot Travel Centers of America, 4195 State Rt. 34, Hurricane Go Mart # 43, 4206 State Route 34, Winfield Little General Store # 5105, 4220 St Rt. 34, Hurricane Go Mart # 20, 3302 First Avenue, Nitro
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE PUTNAM STANDARD ON: OCTOBER 29, 2013 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2013 APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN TO BE DESIGNATED “PUTNAM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 3 (PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECT)” A public hearing will be held at a regular meeting of The County Commission of Putnam County (the “County Commission”) on November 12, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. prevailing time, in the County Commission Chambers at the Putnam County Courthouse, 3389 Winfield Road, Winfield, West Virginia, and at such hearing any person interested may appear before the County Commission and present comments, protests and suggestions. All comments, protests and suggestions shall be heard by the County Commission and it shall then take such actions as it shall deem proper in the premises regarding the approval, pursuant to Chapter 7, Article 11B of the
Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended (the “Tax Increment Financing Act”), of a new project plan for the Putnam County TIF District #1 (the “TIF District”), which was created pursuant to an Order of the County Commission duly enacted in December of 2004 and which boundaries of the TIF District were modified by an Order of the County Commission duly enacted on February 14, 2012, to be designated as “Putnam County Development Project No. 3 (Public Parks and Recreation Project)” (“Project Plan No. 3”). Following is a brief summary of such matters. Tax Increment Financing Plan The County Commission proposes to develop a new project in the TIF District pursuant to the proposed Project Plan No. 3 consisting of: (a) the design, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, renovation and equipping by the Commission, or its designated agents and/or assignees, of certain public recreation facilities, specifically, of the Wave Pool located near Hurricane, West Virginia; and (b) the preparation of a professional master plan
for the parks in Putnam County (collectively, the “Public Parks and Recreation Project” or the “Project”); The Project will also include the reimbursement of costs previously incurred for such purposes as well as payment or reimbursement of consultant, architectural, engineering, legal and other fees and costs associated with such projects and associated with the preparation and approval of Project Plan No. 3. The County Commission may enter into agreements or arrangements with the Putnam County Parks Commission (the “Parks Commission”), the TIF District and/or other entities with respect to the ownership, operation, construction, equipping or other involvement in the projects contemplated by Project Plan No. 3. The County Commission proposes to use pay as you go funds from the TIF Fund pursuant to the Tax Increment Financing Act, to finance all or a portion of the costs incurred pursuant to Project Plan No. 3.
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the design, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, renovation and equipping by the Commission, or its designated agents and/or assignees, of certain public recreation facilities, specifically, of the Wave Pool located near Hurricane, West Virginia; and (b) the preparation of a professional master plan for the parks in Putnam County (collectively, the “Public Parks and Recreation Project” or the “Project”). The Project will also include the reimbursement of costs previously incurred for such purposes as well as payment or reimbursement of consultant, architectural, engineering, legal and other fees and costs associated with such projects and associated with the preparation and approval of Project Plan No. 3. Tax Increment Financing Obligations To finance the Project, the County Commission proposes to use proceeds of previously collected or surplus tax increment revenues generated in the TIF District (with the exception of the Devonshire Tax Increment Revenues for so long as the Prior Bonds, any refunding bonds issued there-
fore or any Additional Bonds as defined in the Prior Indentures may be outstanding) on a “pay as you go” basis. There will be no tax increment financing obligations issued to finance the Public Parks and Recreation Project. Further information regarding the Tax Increment Financing Plan, the TIF District, and Project Plan No. 3 are on file and available for inspection at the office of the Clerk of the County Commission during regular business hours, located at the County Clerk’s offices at the Putnam County Courthouse, 3389 Winfield Road, Winfield, West Virginia. Dated: October 23, 2013. By: /s/ Brian Wood County Clerk 2t 10-29, 11-5 ps ___________________ PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given, that the TOWN OF POCA will hold a public hearing before the second reading and final vote on a proposed ordinance authorizing the sale of its sewerage system to Putnam Public Service District. The pro-
posed ordinance is titled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE TOWN OF POCA, WEST VIRGINIA, TO PUTNAM PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT; APPROVING THE TERMS OF SAID SALE; AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE TOWN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE TOWN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF THE TOWN SHALL BE SOLD TO THE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, AND SETTING FORTH OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. The public hearing on the proposed ordinance shall be held at Poca Town Hall, Main Street, Poca, West Virginia, on November 5, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Following said public hearing, a second reading of the Ordinance will occur and a final vote on adoption of said proposed ordinance shall be
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School News
The Putnam Standard
Redskins Bring Home Victory, 55-28
Senior night - The seniors of the Hurricane football team were honored during Friday night's game.
Photos by Jack Rose, Jr. of One-Eyed Jack’s Photography
Asset to the offense - Henry Sorsaia has consistently racked up yardage, completions and touchdowns for the Redskins this season. Friday night's game was no different.
Farewell to a legend - Coach Reggie Billups is honored during his last home game. Billups coached nearly four decades at Hurricane.
Spooks abound in Hurricane Students from Hurricane Town Elementary School celebrated Halloween with their annual costume parade. Class-by-class students left the school
and followed a Hurricane Police car. They strolled, skipped and ran through the nearby neighborhood. Afterwards they enjoyed treats from parents.
Pile up - Hurricane's offense plows through a wall of Winfield defenders. The Redskins worked hard to put points on the board, bringing home a 55-28 victory.
Tori Dent Crowned Region IV Champion Hurricane's Tori Dent was crowned Region IV Champion in the Girl's Division with a sub 19 time of 18:57.51. Teammate Anna Gordon was close behind with a time of 19:02.83. Submitted by Jim Parsons.
Photos by Kelly Stadelman
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