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Putnam schools ready for new year
Inside n High school bands Buffalo, Hurricane and Winfield prepare for season, Pages 6-7, & 12
Opportunities excite principal By Michael Circle logic-based learning through michael@theputnamstandard.com the use of laptops, she said. Buffalo High School’s new principal is excited “This program will propel to take advantage of all her new school has to offer. this communication process Tawny Stilianoudakis, a Putnam County native at the high school,” she said. who graduated from Winfield High School, begins “This will keep the communicathe 2014-15 school year as Buffalo’s principal. tion going for the school and the “I am so excited for the new school,” Stilianoucommunity.” dakis said of the building that opened in 2012. “I The program will incorporate computer-based presentawant to make sure everyone is communicated with tions for the students to create and we put the kids first.” Stilianoudakis and present to their classmates. As the new principal, Stilianoudakis said she wants to increase communication between students Stilianoudakis said the activities provided by this and their parents, faculty, and the community. As a program help develop the skills necessary for the way of supplementing this purpose, the school will See Principal, Page 7 implement a new tech program that will allow for
Buffalo AD eager to get started By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com Buffalo High School’s new athletic director took a winding road to arrive at his new post, but really the position is one he has always wanted to hold. “I’ve been in athletics for many years,” Pat Clark said. “I was a football coach at Winfield High School, as well as an assistant baseball coach, but I’ve wanted to be an athletic director somewhere. Now I am getting that opportunity and I am very excited.” Clark is beginning his third year at Buffalo as a physical education and driver’s education teacher. He will continue in his teaching capacity as well as take on the responsibilities of the athletic director for all of Buffalo’s sports. “There will, of course, be challenges,” he said. “Especially in the fall when we have all of the fall
sports going, but I’m not new to athletics. I’m new to the position, but not athletics. “I’m going to have to learn to balance my teaching with the athletic director duties. It will be a challenge the whole year with different sports.” Clark graduated from Duval High School and went to West Virginia University for one year Clark on a football scholarship. He then played football for West Virginia State, where he earned his bachelor degree in Education. Clark then earned his graduate degree in Safety Regulatory Compliance and worked for 20 years See AD, Page 2
Raynes comes home By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com A 2005 Poca High School graduate who began her career as a YMCA counselor in Putnam County is happy to be home. Rudi Raynes accepted the position as the new Putnam County School Communications and Events Coordinator. “The main thing I’ll be doing is getting in touch with schools and having contact with each one so Raynes they’ll let me know when a special event is coming up,” Raynes said. “I’ll also be writing press releases for the board of education, coordinating all the
events for Putnam County schools, like portfolio fairs and math field days.” Raynes received her degree from Concord University, a fouryear liberal arts university which was founded in 1872, soon after West Virginia split away from Virginia during the Civil War. Once the school year begins, Raynes said her main objective is to update Putnam County’s media policy. “We want to get out a form to parents to let them know,” she said. “I’ll be out at the schools covering events, making sure the kids can be used in purposes to promote Putnam County education. We want parents to get familiar with the new Twitter site and the new Facebook site, and we’re going to get that information out to them.” A hot topic on the agenda is to See Raynes, Page 12
Poca sophomores get Division I basketball offers By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Poca High School basketball standouts Elijah Cuffee and Luke Frampton have at least three more seasons to play together, and they’re already talking about extending their status as teammates beyond that. Both players already have attracted Division I attention, including interest from Marshall and James Madison. More offers are sure to follow, but Cuffee and
Frampton are interested in fielding them together. “Luke and I have also talked about playing college ball together, along with Jarrod West II,” Cuffee said. Jarrod West II plays for his father, West Virginia legend Jarrod West, at Notre Dame in Clarksburg. If you’re a Mountaineer fan, you might recall that last second shot West hit on March 15, 1998, against Bob Huggins and his Cincinnati Bearcats during the West Regional in Boise, Idaho, as it
banked in with less than a second to play, leading the Mountaineers to a Sweet 16 appearance. Frampton echoes the idea that he and Cuffee wouldn’t mind being wing-men on the next level. “We talk about it a lot,” Frampton said. “We were just talking about it the other day when we went to go work out.” The duo each averaged double figures as freshmen a season ago as the Dots finished 27-2. One loss See Players, Page 3
Poca sophomore’s Luke Frampton (left) and Elijah Cuffee (right) hope to play on the same team in college. n Calendar of Events - pg. 2 n Hurricane Council - pg. 3
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HIV/AIDS education in Putnam County schools Included in the health education classes in grades seven, eight and nine, an HIV/AIDS education program will be conducted by the health teachers. Content of this program will include instruction on the prevention, transmission and spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The health education program includes the state required health content standards and objectives. Course curriculum requirements and materials relating to
instruction are available for public inspection during business hours at each middle and high school. A custodial parent or guardian of a student may exempt such student from participating in instruction by giving written notice to the principal of the school where their child is enrolled. The student will be provided with an alternate assignment. Specific questions about this program should be addressed to the school health teacher.
AD From Page 1 in management. “I traveled the country and I liked it, but I wanted to teach,” he said. “So six years ago, I started teaching in Putnam County. I was a substitute at Hurricane High School and then started three years ago in Buffalo.” Tawny Stilianoudakis, the new principal at Buffalo and the former assistant principal and athletic director, said she wants the children to come first. “Students are our prime focus,” Stilianoudakis said. “They are important to us, so we want to make sure we recognize every student, no matter what they excel at. Whether it’s athletics or arts or academics, we want to recognize them all.”
“We have good kids here,” Clark said. “I want to reward the kids that spend so much of their time here. Being a student athlete is not easy. They balance their school, friends, practices, homework and family. It’s not easy and we want to do things to recognize that.” Clark takes on the responsibilities of athletic director for teams with varying degrees of success. While the football team finished 0-10 a year ago, the Lady Bison won their fourth consecutive softball championship and the baseball team finished one game short of the state tournament. Clark said he is ready to take on the challenge of developing talent and making progress in Buffalo sports this year.
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New cancer support group Teays Valley Church of God, Scott Depot, will host a cancer support group beginning Mondays in August. Held from 6:30 - 8 p.m. the group is open to anyone who is fighting cancer or family, friends and caregivers of those with cancer. For information or to register call 304-757-9222. Back to school blast Putnam County Schools Title I program will have their annual Back to School Blast from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the Putnam County Career and Technical Center, Eleanor. Community members will provide information about special programs and services. Students attending will receive free backpacks and school supplies. Backpacks and school supplies are available for all grade levels K-12. Those needing assistance with purchasing school supplies should attend. Non-profit businesses offering free services to Putnam County residents and who would like to participate in this event can call 304-586-0500 Ext. 1107. Whittington Reunion The Whittington Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 9 at Shelter 6, Eleanor Park. A covered dish dinner will start at noon. Family and friends of the Whittington’s are welcome. For information contact Melody at 304-937-3492. St. Francis School open house, ice cream social St. Francis School of St. Albans will hold an open house noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. The staff invites everyone to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and enjoy an ice cream social hosted by the PTO. For information, call 304-727-5690, or check the website www.sfswv.com. Putnam County Democrat Club to meet The Putnam County Democrat Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 at the old Putnam County Courthouse, second floor. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Some democratic candidates are expected to be at the meeting.
consecutive Tuesdays starting Aug. 12, 19 and 26 in the community center by the Wave Pool. Instructed by Laura Moul, classes are from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class size is limited to 10. For information call Laura 304-743-8281 or call the park office at 304-562-0518 Ext. 10 to register. Free family carnival in Scott Depot Members of Teays Valley Church of God, Scott Depot, are throwing Teays Valley a party from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at K-Mart’s side yard in Teays Valley. The carnival features free food, inflatables, games, face painting, music and giveaways. Electronics recycling day Electronics recycling day, hosted by the Putnam County Solid Waste Authority, will be from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Putnam County Courthouse. Contact the Authority at 304-586-0495 for more information and a list of accepted electronic items Mystery Dinner Theatre The Greenhouse of Teays Valley, Hurricane, hosts a mystery dinner theatre at 7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 16. Cost is $45 per person. More info at www. thegreenhouseteaysvalley.com. Yellow Jacket softball team to hold clinic in Winfield West Virginia State University softball will conduct a one-day clinic for players age 7 to 14 Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Winfield Little League facility. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with a lunch break at noon. Campers are asked to bring their own lunch, a glove, bat, batting helmet and cleats. First 50 kids to register receive a free t-shirt. Cost is $75 per participant and fee will be collected at the field. Pre-registration by email at kimble.debbie@gmail.com. Town of Hurricane City-wide yard sale Town of Hurricane’s city-wide yard sale will be from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. During the day businesses and residents have yard sales throughout the city. For information 304-562-5896.
Beginning photography class Glad Tiding offers Putnam County Parks & Recrerental spaces ation Commission hosts a BeginGlad Tidings Assembly of God, ners Photography Class on three 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, will
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The Putnam Standard have table spaces available for rent for the Hurricane city-wide yard sale on Aug. 16. Rental $5 per table. To reserve a table call the church office at 304-562-3074. Canning class Learn how to can vegetables as Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission hosts a Canning Class 8 a.m. – noon Saturday, Aug. 16 in the Community Center at Valley (Wave Pool) Park, Hurricane. Classes are dependent on adequate sign-ups and must be pre-paid. To register, call 304-562-0518 Ext. 10. Information call Tim Sayre, instructor at 304-586-0217. WV Pumpkin Festival children’s pageant The 2014 WV Pumpkin Festival Children’s Pageants will be held at noon, Saturday, Aug. 23 at the WV Pumpkin Park, Milton. The pageant is open to girls ages 0-12 years and boys ages 0-5. For information or an application go to www.wvpumpkinpark.com or call 304-638-8115. Culloden Fire Department car show, spaghetti dinner Celebrating their 60th anniversary, the Culloden Fire Department will host its annual car show Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Tabernacle of Praise, Culloden. Registration from 9-11 a.m. First 25 registered receive dash plaques. Entry fee $10. Awards to be given at 1 p.m. Activities include inflatables, dunking booth, National Guard rock wall, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, smoke trailer and special guest appearance by Batman from 10 a.m. – noon. A fireman’s challenge will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday evening. Beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 a spaghetti dinner will be at the fire department. Questions, call Chris Burger 304-421-8231. WV Pumpkin Festival teen and queen’s pageant The 2014 WV Pumpkin Festival Teen & Queen’s Pageants will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24 at the WV Pumpkin Park, Milton. Teens, ages 13-15, and Queens, ages 16-21, must be residents of West Virginia. The Queen will reign over the 2014 WV Pumpkin Festival Oct. 2 – 5 and also represent the WV Pumpkin Festival at the 2015 WV Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant in January 2015. For information or an application go to www.wvpumpkinpark. com, email mtestermanhaye@ gmail.com, or call 304-743-1766.
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The city of Hurricane announces upcoming events By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
Hurricane’s Boy Scout Troop 36 observed Monday’s city council meeting to earn their Citizenship in the Community badge, a prerequisite to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. In order to earn the badge, the troop members have to witness the meeting and discuss what they learned afterwards. “Well, for one, it looks hard being them,” said Boy Scout Chris Eskins of Hurricane after the meeting. “There is a lot of pressure on their chests. They have to figure out how to do everything for the people.” The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America Program. It takes an intense dedication of time and energy, said senior Kyle McKnight of Hurricane High School. McKnight will be the next in the troop to earn the Eagle Scout rank. “It takes hard work,” he said. “It takes being a good leader. I’m glad I stuck around long enough to get it. It’s not easy.”
Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards poses with the Boy Scout Troop 36 of Hurricane. He offered his position on the bench to the boys and was surprised by the number of takers. McKnight started out as a Cub Scout. He said the skills he learned as a scout will follow him throughout his life. “I will take the skills with me,” he said. “Leadership is something that I will use and have for a long time.” Eskins said that becoming an Eagle Scout is a big honor. “It is to accomplish something most people couldn’t, or can’t say they did,” he said.
The meeting the boys observed was short but they still got a chance to see government in action. Throughout the meeting, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards educated the visiting troop on every facet of government that was exhibited, from motions and seconds to the passing of city business. Edwards also announced the 65th anniversary of the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department and an anniversary picnic to be held at the
coaching staff just yet, with two Division I offers already in hand Frampton continues to work on his game. “I’ve worked mostly on my shooting and ball handling this off-season,” he said. “I want to get back to the Civic Center with my teammates and hopefully win the state title before my brother Noah leaves for college.” Luke is considered to be an elite shooter in the 2017 recruiting class. He said he’ll be looking for more offers from college programs around the country. “Luke can shoot it. He’s a big guard and an outstanding shooter. Another guy that can pass the ball well and score well,” Osborne said while discussing Frampton’s skill set. Cuffee also is garnering interest from Division I programs, as he currently holds an offer from Marshall. Cuffee has piqued the interest of several college coaching staffs, including Longwood and James Madison thus far. He is the younger brother of former Poca
standout and Division I recruit Jason Cuffee (now at Division II Cedarville, Ohio). “Elijah has a great feel for the game, he knows how to play,” Osborne said. “He reads screens well, passes the ball well, and sees the court well. He makes open shots and was our leading rebounder last year. He just has a great knack for finding the ball off the boards. He can play all over the court. He’s like a point forward. He can play inside and outside. He’s just a solid player who’s going to get better.” Osborne is coming off of his 38th season at the helm of Poca, where he’s amassed the most victories in Kanawha Valley boys’ basketball history. Another program watching Cuffee closely is Cleveland State, where current NBA player and Miami Heat guard Norris Cole played his college ball, although Ithey have) yet to officially offer him a scholarship. “I’ve talked to assistant coach Mark Cline at Marshall,” Cuffee said.
Sprayground Sept. 7. The picnic will be open to all current and former members as well as family. “We should thank them,” Edwards said. “We looked into the budget and saw we could celebrate and thank them.” During Monday’s council meeting, Rob Savage of the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department presented June’s report. He said the department received 74 calls in the month, of which, four calls for fires were answered. The fires were in the Teays Valley area. “Obviously, the fire prevention programs are working great,” Savage said. “It’s been a good long while since we had a fire in city limits.” The fire prevention programs include visits to every school in city limits and a few of those in Teays Valley. Students will learn what is to be done in case of fire emergencies starting with the basics (such as stop, drop and roll) in the lower grades and more advanced techniques (such as first aid) in the higher. In other business: * The Hurricane City-Wide Yard
Sale will be held Saturday, Aug. 16. The event is set to begin at 8 a.m. but Edwards urges people to get started shopping early. He said people tend to start much earlier than 8 and the good stuff may be gone early. * Trick-or-Treat times have already been decided. Though it is August, Edwards said that residents have already called asking about the annual event. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. * Edwards and City Manager Ben Newhouse met with West Virginia Transportation Secretary, Paul Mattox Jr. about installing a stoplight at the intersection of W.Va. 60 and Sycamore St. “It is a dangerous intersection,” Edwards said. “There have been a lot of wrecks there and they are always bad wrecks.” A yellow flashing light has been approved for the intersection, but Edwards said they need something better. * Council approved the installation of ADA doors at the municipal building. The low bidder of approximately $6,500 won the bid.
Cuffee said he’s unsure if he’ll get any more offers this coming season, but it seems likely he and Frampton will continue to progress and draw interest from Division I programs. Both players are in the 6-foot-3 to 6-foot-4 height range. Cuffee averaged 14 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per-game as a freshman. He’s continuing to add new dimensions to his game during the off-season. “I’m working on my explosiveness and flexibility,” he said. While Cuffee doesn’t pattern his game after any certain player, he looks to pick up the little things
other players do and then he mixes them with his own style of play. He isn’t sure when or where he’ll commit to play college ball, but does have a timeframe in mind. “I would like to have a good idea by the beginning of my senior year,” he said. “I just want to play to the best of my abilities and win a state title, all while glorifying God.” Both have already attended West Virginia’s Elite camp this summer and at least one Mountaineer assistant coach liked what he saw. They’ll attend Virginia’s Elite camp on Aug. 16.
Players From Page 1 came to No. 1 Robert C. Byrd and the other in the state semifinals to eventual state champion Bluefield, by the score of 70-54. This year, though, the Dots have renewed hope. With seniors Matt Chandler, Noah Frampton and Christian Buckley all returning, along with junior Kaden Meeks and the aforementioned Cuffee and Frampton, they should be tough for opposing teams to handle. “We’re expecting Elijah and Luke to step up into a little bit of a leadership role this season,” said Poca Coach Allen Osborne. “For their age they’re both phenomenal players. They’re talented kids and they’ll really work hard and have a good year for us.” Luke Frampton, who averaged 10.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game as a freshman, said he’s blessed to have scholarship offers from schools such as James Madison and Marshall this early in his career. Although he hasn’t had much of a chance to speak with the Marshall
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Poca graduate releases Conley serves Forrest Burdette UM second book, “Ecclesiastes” By Michael Circle
eLectio Publishing is proud to announce the upcoming release Ecclesiastes, by Joshua Higginbotham of Poca. With the city of Washington, D.C., surrounded by an unforeseen enemy, critical decisions must be made and dire consequences are faced. United States Senators Locke and Paine — normally on opposite sides of the political spectrum — find themselves working together to formulate a plan to save those who remain among the living. Released on July 25, just days after the author’s 18th birthday, Ecclesiastes is sure to provide twists and turns, especially for those who are seeking God’s direction in seemingly godless times. “We are excited about Joshua Higginbotham’s first release with eLectio,” noted eLectio CEO Jesse Greever. “He writes with a depth that is usually only found
in authors with many decades of writing experience.” For his part, Higginbotham noted that although he has been writing for several years, his motivation has always remained the same. “I simply want to help bring people closer to God and teach them about His truths,” he said. And God’s truths are exactly what are found in the fictional characters found in the pages of Ecclesiastes. Through the fog of war, moral decisions must be made… and made in time to save what’s left of a war-torn city. There will be a formal book launch party for Higginbotham’s release on Friday, Aug. 8, from 6-8 pm at the Women’s Club of Charleston. The address is 1600 Virginia Street, Charleston. For more information about attending the book release party, please call 304-881-1864.
Humanities council announces awards The West Virginia Humanities Council recently awarded six new minigrants in West Virginia. One of the grants was awarded to West Virginia Archeological Society, “Test Excavations at Fort Blair,” Putnam County. The West Virginia Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, serves West Virginia
through grants and direct programs in the humanities. The Humanities Council budgets more than $550,000 for grants and programs each year. A variety of grants are offered to nonprofit organizations that support educational programming. Minigrants support projects that request $1,500 or less, and are offered four times per year. The next minigrant deadline is Oct. 1.
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Pastor Ellis E. Conley looks forward to sharing his visions with the Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church congregation as it grows. “A new pastor always brings a new vision and dreams,” Conley said. “There are a lot of talks going on about a major addition to the building including a physical plant. We hope to move forward with that soon. We want to add a large multi-purpose space for more classrooms and meetings.” Conley was appointed to lead the congregation in worship as the new pastor for the next several years. He and his wife of 41 years, Julie Conley, moved into the church parsonage June 25. “We love the area,” Conley said. “We are happy to be back in the Teays Valley area. We are excited to be back in parish ministry, to be involved in the community.” Conley spent his first 11 years in ministry in St. Albans and Wayne. He attended the Candler School of Theology and Drew Theological Seminary. He received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan. “We liked Northern West Virginia. It’s beautiful up there, but this area is much more like home,” he said.
Pastor Ellis E. Conley looks forward to serving Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church’s congregation. “My wife and I had planned to retire here, so this position is a great fit for us.” Conley said they have already started meeting with members of the congregation, attending financial meetings, introducing themselves to the trustees and the Church Executive Committee. He has also begun preaching on Sundays and plans to invite all 370 members to their home in the fall to get to know them, he said. Conley said Forrest Burdette houses the Children’s Outreach Ministries, a preschool for children ages two to four. With the preschool and the many other activities and groups, it is important to improve and expand
the facilities, he said. Still, the challenges of a new pastor are always the same. “The challenge is always growth,” he said. “It’s to grow current disciples and reach new disciples. I want to get involved in ministry in the community.” As a way to minister to the community, Forrest Burdette held its first “Be Loved and Fit” block party in July. It started with a 5k Fun Run followed by healthy activities for all ages. “We do these activities to help the community,” Conley said. “We want the community to know that this congregation cares about them. “We want to grow in health and wholeness both spiritually and physically.” Conley served as Associate Pastor in St. Andrew of St. Albans and St. Mary’s Church in Beckley, as well as serving in Chapel Hill United Methodist and First Methodist Church in Elkins, W.Va. He also served as the District Superintendent of the Mon Valley district. Julie Conley will teach art at Sissonville High School. She spent 20 years teaching art at Buckhannon-Upsher High School before they moved to Teays Valley. They have two sons, David and John, who live in Hurricane and Minneapolis, Minn., respectively.
Locals place in Bob Evans quilt show Two Hurricane residents placed in the Christmas in July category at the Bob Evan’s Farms “Celebrate Quilts” quilt show. Roberta Farmer was awarded third place with her Christmas in the Mountains quilt and Jerry Adkins received honorable mention for Christmas Quilt.
More than 54 quilters from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana competed for over $4000 in prize monies. Quilts were judged by a National Quilting Association certified judge, who evaluated quilt-making techniques as well as design and overall appearance.
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Christian’s Sports Beat: Local soccer standout helps with camp
By Christian Deiss A former Hurricane High School Soccer standout and current member of the Marshall University Thundering Herd Men’s Soccer team was a coach at this year’s Marshall Soccer Camp. For the second year Trevor Starcher helped the campers at the weeklong event
that took place last week at the Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex in Huntington. Over 100 young players, ages five to 13, the majority from Cabell and Putnam counties, attended the camp. Starcher told me after one of the camp sessions what it was like coaching the young players. “It was a good experience to give back to the community and to help develop the fundamentals for the young players in the camp so they can learn to just get out there and play and have fun with the game,” he said. This is my second year attending the camp. While it helps me to play better, my favorite part of the camp was an exercise called World Cup. World Cup is when 10 two-person teams try to score at the same time, which forces me and my teammate
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to concentrate on each other, the ball and the other teams all at the same time. I wanted to know what Stracher’s favorite part of the camp was. “Just working with the kids and watching them learn the correct way of playing the sport and having a good time,” he said. When Starcher played for the West Virginia Soccer Club Rowdies, he also attended the camp before making All-State for Hurricane High School. One of my coaches during the camp was Sammy Boateng, a volunteer coach for Marshall and a former Thundering Herd player. The Ghana native explained how important it is for players like Starcher to coach at camps. “It really helps them to get the young players to understand the DOWN 1. “The first ____ I see tonight” 2. “Major” animal 3. *He played a sociopath in “The Talented Mr. Ripley” 4. Smart _____, pl. 5. Drive-in employee 6. Sometimes used for timing 7. U.N. labor agency 8. Parlor piece 9. Shoe option 10. Sensational promotion 11. Moray ___ 12. Kind of humor 15. With two axes 20. Poet T.S. 22. To swindle or cheat 24. Kitchen herb 25. Wing it 26. WWI French soldier 27. Abnormally distended, especially by fluids 29. *Funny and a Dr. 31. Dietary mineral 32. “For better or worse”? 33. Camouflaged equine 34. Take back what one said 36. Decode letters 38. Network of nerves 42. Old but in 45. *No ordinary doll 49. Aardvark’s meal morsel 51. Ali Khamenei’s capital 54. Bush thicket 56. Lawn ornament 57. Bona fide 58. *Voice of Darth Vader, James ____ Jones 59. Be compatible 60. Cheadle and Rickles 61. Bypass 62. Unfledged or nestling hawk 63. Fraternity letter 64. Process of decay 66. It destroys helper T cells
little things about the game, like touching and striking the ball and as a player when you are teaching the game you are also learning to become a better player,” he said. Boateng played for Marshall from 2007 – 2010. In my group were two of my U-11 Rowdies teammates, Logan Westfall and Connor Stonestreet. Both were camp rookies. The coaches taught the campers how to use their weak foot when striking the ball. Both young players told me learning to kick with their weak foot was important to them. “I found out how to properly strike the ball with my left foot, which has been a problem for me and now I feel better about it,” said Westfall, of Hurricane. Stonestreet, also of Hurricane,
agreed. “Before the camp I could not kick the ball with my left foot and now I am pretty decent at it, which will help when I play for my travel team.” Stonestreet attends West Teays Elementary and Westfall goes Hurricane Town Elementary. It was fun learning from current and former players like Starcher and Boateng during the Marshall Camp, they seemed to know where I needed help with my game. Starcher told me that if he coaches in the future working at the camp will really help. “It will give me a better idea in planning drills, how to treat the kids and work with the parents and how to develop a team with the talent given to you, nothing better than learning from first hand experiences,” he said.
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Putnam schools conduct screenings Left, the Hurricane High marching band practices their halftime and competition show on the school’s parking lot. Above, band members stand at attention while awaiting commands for a marching drill. The band practiced marching without instruments for the first few days of band camp.
Marching Redskins ready for season By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
As Putnam County schools prepare to open it’s doors to students for the 2014-15 school year, the Hurricane High Marching Band is preparing with preliminary marching practices, learning marching fundamentals and getting to know each other. “We are teaching fundamentals and teamwork,” said band director Sam Leffingwell Jr. “We will build a team and a family with a strong core of fellowship first. Then we will go from there.” Leffingwell is beginning his 12th season as the director of the marching and concert bands. He said every year the band continues to improve and excel. Last year the band achieved seven first place Best in Class awards. It also improved its standing in the Atlantic Coast Championships in Hershey, Pa. by finishing eighth in 2013. In 2010, the band finished 17th. “The best part of it all is watching these kids develop and grow,” Leffingwell said. “We present an idea or theme on paper and these kids turn it into something from nothing. They develop as musicians and individuals throughout
The marching Redskins have 11 seniors, left to right, Garrett McCallister, Jeffrey Conoway, Mathew Lyon, Mary Hayslett, Bobbi Mitchell, Brady Williams, Miranda Weeks, Jerry Ulanch, Jerrica Meadows, Steven Riegel and Thomas Williams. the program and I’m like a parent that gets to see his kids grow.” Leffingwell said the 11 seniors who have taken up the responsibility of leading the younger members’ marching band. “They call it ‘their band,’” he said. Mary Hayslett and Jerrica Meadows are co-section leaders of the drumline. They have been members of the band for all four years of high school. “I want the younger guys to look up to me,” Hayslett said. “We make the best friends ever here and I want them to be a part of that.”
Meadows added, “I want to push them to be the best they can be. We have already become good friends.” Miranda Weeks is the co-section leader of the woodwinds. She recounted some of her favorite memories with the band. One of those moments involved hearing the announcement that the overall band had won eighth place in the Atlantic Coast Championships. “Our woodwinds won seventh place in the ACC’s and I am very proud of that,” Weeks said. “With that, I want to teach the younger members not to be afraid. We can
help these younger players to better themselves and not be so shy.” The brass section and drum line also brought home great achievements from Hershey, Pa. by placing fourth in the championships. “The kids really make the show come alive,” Leffingwell said. “I am proud to be their director and proud of the seniors who can take over and teach the younger members.” The marching band will continue practicing at the high school. Starting Monday, Aug. 11 the band will travel to Howells Mill for its annual band camp.
Putnam County Schools conduct its annual screening program in the areas of hearing, vision, speech and language. Speech-Language Pathologists will screen preschool and kindergarten students not previously screened, students new to West Virginia, students who have no previous documentation of screening and those students previously identified as high-risk in grades 1-5.The RESA III Audiologist and the School Health Nurses will conduct hearing and vision screenings on the following students that do not have previous screening results: New Out-of-State Enterers, Preschool students, Kindergarten students through teacher/parent referral and first grade students. Vision will also be screened in selected grades and students previously identified as highrisk will receive both hearing and vision screenings. Please note these are only screenings not full comprehensive evaluations which are conducted by your health care provider. Further testing may be recommended to the parent. The testing will be done as part of the regular school day with no special scheduling necessary. Parents who do not wish for their child to participate should notify the school principal. Parents with questions may contact Annette Pratt, Director of Exceptional Education, at 304-586-0500 Ext. 1111.
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Director Mark Hopkins always gathers his band around him before a break or end of day with what he calls “Story time.” This meeting usually involves what will happen when the crew comes back and allows for discussion of any issues or worries the members might have.
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The three bass drummers (front to back) Christina Hickman, Dylan Richmond and Christina Higgenbotham practice the marching drill with their harnesses to get used to carrying a bass.
Marching Band of Blue preps for competition By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
Buffalo High School’s Marching Band of Blue started preparation for the football and competition season with a three-week, no-travel band camp. Practicing in a large field beside the three-year-old high school, the band learned this year’s marching drill under the direction of Mark Hopkins. “Things are definitely happening this year,” Hopkins said. “Our band camp is different than most for many reasons. We stay at the high school and we learn our music and the drill over three weeks. That’s what band camp is for and us staying here keeps from added expenses for the parents.” Band camp started July 28 and will end on Aug. 15, three days before the start of school. Performing the Pentatonix version of a Daft Punk medley and a selection from the motion picture “Pompeii,” the band will incorporate visuals that correspond to the music such as a volcano and a variety of other drills. The drill was first in the hands of the students July 31 and began to take shape on the field before the end of practice the same day. “I’m very proud of these kids,” Hopkins said. “There is a lot of
natural talent in the younger classes and great leadership from those who’ve been here.” That leadership is found in thirdand fourth-year band members as well as some of the second-year musicians. Kenda Brannan is only in her second year of marching band, but is the senior drum line member among many rookies. “The transition from middle school was great,” Brannan said. “It’s great to be a part of an actual group. It’s a lot more stressful, but completely worth it at the end of the day.” Junior Alyssa Covert agreed that it was “awesome to be part of the leadership.” “Helping people is really great, especially when I look back and remember all the things I had problems with,” she said. “It’s great to be able to spot those problems in others and help them solve it.” Being a leader in a marching band with a high number of new marchers, 12 this year, can be challenging. But to see the band’s potential and know how good the band can be is a great leadership quality, one that the Drum Major Samantha Davis, can boast. “The band this year is so good,” she said. Davis, who played tenor saxophone before auditioning for the drum major position her senior
year, feels very close with her band friends. “The best part of it all is being with my band,” she said. “Anywhere we go, we just click. It’s a great feeling to be with them, knowing they will always be there. To be able to lead them though is nerve-wracking. When I tried out, [Hopkins] asked me what I’ve learned here. I told him ‘Some might hate you, but you can’t hate them back.’ “No matter the issues with someone, I will still help them grow. We are still a family and that’s the way I will take this.” While high school politics can affect any band, Buffalo has a more original problem than the other three Putnam County high schools. Hurricane, Winfield and Poca all have different instructors for show choir and band. Buffalo has a one-man music department in Hopkins, however. “We are still a small school so we look for our strengths,” Hopkins said. “We choose music and drills and shows based on those strengths instead of saying ‘I wish we could do that show.” With Hopkins directing both concert and marching band, as well as the show choir, the performing organizations are staggered through the year. The marching band does not
have a class in the fall so every practice is done after school, Hopkins said. Showtime, Buffalo’s awardwinning show choir, holds a scheduled course in the fall to prepare for competition season from January through April, but does not have inclass practices in the spring. That’s when the band gets its chance to learn in the classroom for concerts and the annual ratings event held at Huntington High School. Though the band is small now, the future looks bright. George Washington Middle School in Eleanor, which sends incoming freshmen to either Poca or Buffalo, has a band program that is “growing by leaps and bounds,” Hopkins said. “Kids are coming in so well-
prepared,” he said. “Leslie Baker is doing such a good job preparing them. We can do so much more with them because of how they’re taught in middle school. “We can take these kids to higher places because of it.” George Washington welcomes more than 55 sixth-grade students to the band this year,” Hopkins said. “Even if half of them drop by the time they get to high school, we can still get upwards of 30 freshmen,” he said. “There is so much potential for growth.” The Band of Blue will make its first appearance at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the halftime show of Buffalo’s season opener against Parkersburg Catholic at home.
the students. It only helps the children.” She also hopes to get a television media program started at the high school with the closed-circuit television system in place in the building. The old high school began using a closed-circuit “news” program in 2003, allowing students to play the role of a morning announcement news anchor. “I want the kids to start doing the announcements,” she said. “They
used to at the old high school. Now we have this technology and it’s not being used. Right now, announcements are being done over the intercom. I want to change that.” The ability to run the morning announcements on the television is but one of the many aspects of the newer school building Stilianoudakis has fallen in love with. “It’s a beautiful school,” she said. “The auditorium is great. We’ve had many people wanting to use it for graduations and other
things. We’ve had the symphony perform in there.” Just as with any new gig, though, there are challenges to overcome. “Being new is a bit of a challenge,” she said. “Learning everything new. There is a lot handed to you.” One of her challenges is making the community and the parents aware of the new tech program, she said, but she does have some advantages. “The school is smaller but that
means that all of my teachers are close,” she said. “At Winfield, all of the teachers were spread out over two floors. It’s more convenient and it should be easier.” Stilianoudakis taught math at Winfield Middle School for 20 years and Winfield High School for six. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from West Virginia State. Last year, she was the assistant principal and athletic director at Buffalo.
Garrison Harrah and Alyssa Covert practice their marching drill in the field beside Buffalo High School.
Principal From Page 1 workforce of tomorrow. Communications with the parents is integral in the success of the technology program. With this technological opportunity, parents will be able to set up an account and check in on the status and grades of their children. Work due will also be posted along with assignment dates. “ I t ’s n o t a p u n i s h m e n t , ” Stilianoudakis said. “It’s a way to keep parents aware and help
Page 8 -Thursday, August 7, 2014 N.C.; five sisters, Alice Romine of Port Aransas, Texas, Irene Ghiz of Hurricane and Linda Winebarger, Christy Houston and Barbara Propst, all of Conover, N.C.; and two brothers, Danny Scarbro of Conover, N.C., and Larry Scarbro of Ferguson, N.C. WILLIAM L. “BILL” Private services will be held at a BIRD SR. William L. “Bill” Bird Sr., 66, of later date. Freeman Funeral Home, Florida, passed away July 27, 2014. Chapmanville assisted the family. Born Oct. 26, 1947 in Hurricane he CONNIE COCHRAN was preceded in death by his father, Connie Lee Cochran, 60, Robert Thomas Bird. Bill was an ordained minister of Liberty, passed away July serving several area churches in- 28, 2014. He was preceded in cluding Peach Ridge Community death by his parents Jack and Church. He was also a former truck Maxine Cochran of Liberty. Connie was a Christian by faith driver. Survivors include his wife, and a devoted servant of Emma Gloria Adkins Bird; mother, Ruth Chapel UMC. He was a long time worker Taylor Bird Cremeans (Don) of Culloden; children, Tammy King of Dept. of Highways, State of (Billy) of Hurricane, Melinda West Virginia and an active memGuzman (Steven) of Polk City, ber of the Liberty Lions Club. Fla., William L. “Billy” Bird Jr. Survivors include his wife Linda of Pinellas Park, Fla., Angela Cochran; son Charles Cochran; Zaragoza of St. Petersburg, Fla. daughter Charity Cochran; brothand Cheryl Matthews (David) of ers Royal Starcher of Liberty and Charleston; sister, Deborah John- Justin Cochran of Red House; as son of Culloden; brothers, Robert well as numerous nieces, nephews Bird (Kathy) of Orange Park, and friends. Services were held July 31 at Fla. and James Bird of Culloden; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great- Emma Chapel Church, Liberty with Pastor Terri Deane officiating. grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 2 at Donations may be made to Emma Chapman Funeral Home, Hurri- Chapel Church, c/o David Parkins, cane, with the Rev. Wendall Shull 1014 Clendenin Creek Rd. Liberty, officiating. Burial was in Peach WV 25124 Ridge Cemetery, Hurricane. www. RUBY MAE chapmanfuneralhomes.com. (MORRISON) FITCH Ruby Mae (Morrison) Fitch, MARY ELLEN CASTO Mary Ellen Casto, 64, of Poca, 93, of Scott Depot, born Dec. 28, passed away July 27, 2014. She 1920, passed away July 28, 2014. was preceded in death by her par- Ruby was born in Elkview and for ents Donald Moore of Winfield and the last 50 years made her home in Scott Depot. Ruby was preceded Maxine Flowers. Mary was a member of Home- in death by her husband, Burton town Independent Mission and a B. Fitch; an infant son; mother, longtime employee of Rock Branch Bertha (Ramsey) Morrison; father, Creed Morrison; three sisters and Exxon. Survivors include two sons Mi- two brothers. She was a member of the Church chael (Becky) Cain of St. Albans, and Jason (Amber) Casto of Poca; of Christ. She worked at The Diadaughter Candace Harrison of mond Department Store, retiring Poca; grandchildren Chris, Josh in 1981 after 20 years. She was and Shaela Cain, Chelsey Harrison trained as a “Rosie the Riveter,” and Chloie and Cayden Casto; however she served in the war great-granddaughter Kynlee Marie effort at the Willow Run Aircraft Cain; four sisters Linda Hedrick, Plant in Ypsilanti, Mich., where Jo Ann Pauley, Dianna Moore and she installed oxygen systems in Dorothy Saunders; brother Donal B-29 bombers. Survivors include a sister, ShirMoore and a host of family and ley Cobb (Jim) of Hurricane; a friends. Services were held July 30 daughter, Enola Ellis (Larry) of at Gatens–Harding Chapel with Scott Depot; grandson, Brian Ellis Pastor Darren Persinger officiat- (Jeanette); great-granddaughters, ing. Burial was at Mount Vernon Claire and Eden; grandson, Jason Ellis; daughter, Barbara Garten Cemetery in Hurricane. (Rick) of Nitro; and granddaughter, Amber Hopkins; and a host of other TERRY EDWARD family and friends. CHALOS Services were held Aug. 1 at Terry Edward Chalos, 62, of Hurricane, passed away Aug. 2, Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, with 2014. He was born May 30, 1952, Pastor Randy Ledsome officiating. in Charleston, a son of the late Entombment was at Tyler MounPhyllis Scarbro. In addition to his tain Memory Gardens Mausoleum, mother, he was preceded in death Cross Lanes. www.cookefuneralby his grandparents and three home.com. brothers. Terry was a graduate of Marsh MARY K. REEDY GIBSON Mary K. Reedy Gibson, 59, of Fork High School and attended Black Betsey, passed away July 25, Concord College. Survivors include one daughter, 2014. Born Dec. 27, 1954 a daughPenny M. Charles of Conover, ter of the late Harland Reedy and O. WALTER LLOYD BIRD Walter Lloyd Bird, 58, formerly of Milton, widower of Mary Hodge Bird, died July 20 at home in Orlando, Fla. A memorial service will be held in W.Va. at a later date.
Obituaries Rheba Reedy Hudson she was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. She was a 1973 graduate of Buffalo High School and member of the Bancroft Church of God Mission. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, D. Hershel Gibson; sons, Lucas Gibson of Coolville, Ohio and Cody Gibson of Red House; step-daughter, Tina (Frank) McClannahan of Matthews, N.C.; brother, Darrell (Cindy) Reedy of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Amanda Rebol, Alyssa McClannahan and Grantlee Gibson. Services were held July 29 at Bancroft Church of God Mission with Pastor James Legg officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. Raynes Funeral Home, 303 Ash Circle, Eleanor, assisted the family. www.raynesfuneralhome.com. CONNIE JEAN JOYCE Connie Jean Joyce, 70, of St. Albans passed away July 25, 2014. Born Aug. 1, 1943 in Charleston she was a daughter of the late William V. and Phyllis Patton Elliott. She was also preceded in death by one sister. Connie worked for the State of West Virginia as a secretary with the Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau of Public Health. Survivors include her children; Tanya (John G.) Johnson of Hurricane, Teresa G. Tucker of Buffalo and Mark E. (Tonya) Joyce of Hurricane; grandchildren, Shawn Johnson, Shayna (Cody) Oldaker, Corey Tucker, Abbey Tucker, Thomas Joyce and Sarah Joyce; great-grandson, Dayton Oldaker and sister Carol E. (Jack) Dixon of St. Albans. Services were held July 28 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com. JACKIE “JACK” KOONTZ Jackie “Jack” Koontz, 76, of Culloden, passed away Aug. 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Hobart and Gladys Jones Koontz, one brother and his twin sister. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1956. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1960 -1962 and received an honorable discharge. He was also employed throughout his life in the sales industry, as well as Security at the Belle DuPont Plant. He was a long-time member of Teays Valley
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The Putnam Standard Baptist Church, Hurricane. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Ruth Grant Koontz; children; Melissa (David) Erwin; Rev. Joe (Tammy) Vance of Hurricane; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister; three brothers; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, bother-in-law and a host of friends. Services were held Aug. 6 at Teays Valley Baptist Church, Hurricane, with Dr. John Smith, Rev. Joe Vance and Rev. Dean Roberts officiating. Burial was in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery. FRANCES JANE MELTON Frances Jane Melton, 85, of St. Albans passed away July 29, 2014. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Bertye Melton; one brother; one sister; one niece and two nephews. Frances was a longtime, faithful member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. She loved music and sang in many choirs, quartets, trios, duets and performed uncountable solos over the years. She was a graduate of Poca High School, participating in the band and glee club. She attended West Virginia Career College. She was employed at Viscose (Avtex) 18½ years and retired from Appalachian Power with 14 years of service. Survivors include a nephew, Paul David Melton and his fiancée Leah Higginbotham of Buffalo; a niece, Nancy Ann; several great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Services were held Aug. 1 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with the Rev. Delbert Hawley officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. HELEN KATHLEEN MELTON Helen Kathleen Melton, 83 of Poca, passed away July 30, 2014. She was born Oct. 23, 1930 one of ten children to her late parents William “Bill” and Elizabeth Gatens. She is preceded in death by her husband Don Melton. Helen was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Nitro. She enjoyed being outside and gardening. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her children Denise Jardini, Paul Melton, Karen Richardson, Lisa Hutchinson, and Donna Reed; brothers Eddie and Jimmy Gatens; sister Rosie White, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Services were held August 4 at Saint Patricks Catholic Church in Bancroft with Father Joseph Tuscan officiating. Burial was at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Cross Lanes. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the family. DAVID LEE MILLER David Lee Miller, 69, of Winfield passed away July 30, 2014. Born Nov. 14, 1944 in Charleston, David was a son of the late Charles and Marie Miller. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Sandra “Sandy” Miller. David worked for General Electric in several positions and retired from sales after many years of service. David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, classic cars and appreciated the sportsmanship of shooting firearms. He will be greatly missed by his family, neighbors and church family at Judson Baptist Church, Winfield. Survivors include his daughter; Shawn (Eric) McMaster of Winfield; son, David L. (Tammy) Miller Jr. of Mt. Orab, Ohio; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 2 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in the Judson Baptist Church Cemetery, Winfield. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com. MERLE PHALEN Merle F. “Grouch” Phalen 79, of Hurricane passed away July 28, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents Merle and Mildred Phalen; his wife Phyllis Phalen and sister Marilyn Saunders. Merle was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hurricane. Survivors include his children Phillip (Tracy) Phalen, Cheryl (Malcolm) Bell, Lisa (Harold) Thomas, Thomas (Freda) Neal, John (Claudia Bragg) Neal, Angela (Patrick) Akers, and Shannon (Adam) Grizzle; sisters Carolyn McGrew, Ethyl Moses, Bertha Phalen, Larry Phalen, Tina Phalen, and Nena Phalen; grandchildren Keshia Neal, Jordan Akers, Wayne Croushorn, Thomas Neal, Austin Marshall, Addison Neal, Jushua Wooten, Raymond Grizzle, and Serenity Grizzle; special nephew Barney Sigman and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held July 31 at Gatens–Harding chapel with Pastor Millard Mitchell and Pastor Pete Thompson officiating. Entombment was at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens Red House. See Obits, Page 9
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Obits From Page 8 DARLENE KAY ROMACA Darlene Kay Romaca, 68, of Hurricane, passed away July 25, 2014. Survivors include her husband, Donald Romaca Jr; sons, Lee J. (Teresa) Makolandra of Poca and Joseph P. Makolandra of Va.; daughters, Jaclyn K. Dillard of Portsmouth, Va., Kimberly (Jamie) Johnson of St. Paul, Minn. and Anna M. Makolandra Romaca of Hurricane; and special friends, Deb and Char. Services will be held at a later date. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans assisted the family. www.casdorphandcurry.com. JACK V. R. SOWARDS Jack V. R. Sowards, 87, of Culloden, passed away July 26, 2014. He was born May 4, 1927, in Putnam County, a son of the late Arthur and Sylvia Sowards. Jack was an active member of Sousannah Free Will Baptist church for 65 years and retired from the gas company. He was also a Freemason with the Putnam Lodge #139 AF and AM. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Bertha Sowards; three children, Karen Spurlock of Lexington, Ky., Rhonda Ledbetter of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Bruce Sowards of Culloden; three grand-
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Constitutional Amendment on 2014 General Election Ballot Title: N o n p r o f i t Yo u t h O r g a n i z a t i o n Ta x Exemption Support Amendment Text of Amendment: That the question of ratification or rejection of an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia be submitted to the voters of the state at the next general election to be held in the year 2014, which proposed amendment is that article X thereof be amended by adding thereto a new section, designated section twelve, to read as follows: A RT I C L E X . TA X AT I O N A N D FINANCE. §12. Nonprofit youth organization revenue exemption. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary, any property owned by a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is youth development by means of
children, Kristina Howard, Tim Sowards and Travis Sowards; two great-grandchildren, Maci Sowards and Cameron Howard; one brother, Gene Sowards; and one sister, Mary Alice Holbrook. Services were held July 29 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with Rev. Junior Smith and Rev. Ronnie Brown officiating. Burial was in Culloden Cemetery. www. heckfuneralhome.com. DOROTHY ILENE THACKER WOOTEN Dorothy Ilene Thacker Wooten, 92, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. Born May 15, 1922 in Hurricane, she was a daughter of the late Albert M. and Alice McCallister Thacker. She was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel Weekley; one sister, Esther Cooper and two brothers. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Highland First Church of God, Rainelle where she was active with the Golden Youth group. Survivors include daughter, Rebecca (Tim) Hayes of Winfield; son, Joe (Beverley) Weekley of Huntington; brother, Clifford Thacker of Hurricane; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 6 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Chapman Funeral Home assisted the family. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
LEGAL NOTICE adventure, educational or recreational activities for young people and others, at a nonprofit constructed facility built with the expenditure of no less than $100 million, where such facility is capable of supporting additional activities within the region or State of West Virginia and which is leased or used to generate revenue for the nonprofit organization, is exempt from ad valorem property taxation, subject to any requirements, limitations and conditions as may be prescribed by general law: Provided, That the tax exemption shall not become effective until the Legislature adopts enabling legislation authorizing the exemption’s implementation and concurrently prescribing limitations and conditions for the use of the tax exempt facility that protects local and regionally located businesses from use of the tax exempt facility in a manner that causes unfair competition and unreasonable loss of revenue to those businesses.
LEGAL NOTICE properties in this state owned by nonprofit youth organizations and built at cost of at least $100 million whether or not the property is used for the nonprofit youth organization’s charitable or nonprofit purpose to help raise funds for the benefit of the nonprofit youth organization. If approved, the Legislature would be required to enact laws that would protect local and regional businesses from unfair competition and unreasonable loss of revenue caused by the nonprofit organization use of the tax exemption. 1t 8-7 ps
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In accordance with WV Code 17-24-4, I James Dean am hereby notifying that in my possession I have an abandoned popup trailer frame at 933 Elmhurst Dr., St. Albans, WV, 25177. This vehicle was found abandoned at Winfield Rental & Storage, 3749 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV. It Summary of Purpose: To a m e n d t h e S t a t e has no VIN number for Constitution to exempt verification or identifying from property tax certain marks. There is storage fees owed. Please contact
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Frontier provides faster broadband to some area residents, businesses Frontier Communications is providing faster broadband speeds to numerous communities in the Kanawha Valley and also has extended its broadband service to additional communities for the first time. “Frontier has made a major commitment to expanding and enhancing its broadband network, and we are excited that more customers in Kanawha, Putnam and Jackson counties have access to the services and values we offer,” General Manager Ryan Bailey said. “Residents and businesses are realizing the benefits from our ongoing investments.” Bailey said Frontier offers speeds of up to 24 megabits per second (Mbps) through Frontier’s Broadband Ultra and Ultimate services to residents. Businesses may have access to service of up to 40 Mbps download and up to 10 Mbps upload. Frontier also offers speeds up to 1 Gigabit through its Ethernet platform. According to Bailey, the following communities have access to broadband through Frontier: * St. Albans: Pinewood Circle, Oakmont Drive and surrounding areas;
* Charleston: Rocky Fork Road, Sandstone Drive, Amy Road and surrounding areas; Whispering Woods Road and Mount Alpha Road; * Tyler Heights-Cross Lanes: Washington Street West, Golden Oaks Drive, Relation Road and surrounding areas; and * Jackson County: Aplin Ridge Road, Price Ridge Road, Laurel Run Road and surrounding areas. Communities that now receive faster broadband speeds include: * Fraziers Bottom: Winfield Road, Hurricane Creek Road, Pebble Creek Drive and surrounding areas; * Winfield: Longview Drive, Woodberry Way, North Poplar Fork Road, Crystal Springs Road Olympia Fields Drive, Killarney
Road, Victoria Commons Road and surrounding areas; * Hurricane: Turkey Creek Road, Clymers Creek Road, Kellys Creek Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Hurricane Creek Road, Poindexter Road and surrounding areas; * St. Albans-Tornado: Falls Creek Road, Gore Addition Road, Falls Creek Road, Maple Lane, Smith Creek Road, Greenbrier Way, Riverview Drive and surrounding areas; and * Charleston: Fledderjohn Road, Devondale Circle, Rolling Hills Road, Emerald Road, Oakhurst Drive, Lawndale Lane, Green Meadow Road and Skytop Circle and surrounding areas. Bailey recommended that residents can call 1-800-921-8101 toll free for information about options.
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me at 304-610-8808 if you Campbell, Executrix wish to claim this as your property. The prior owner Estate o f Pauline S. is not known. Darby; Phillip K. Darby, Executrix 1t 8-7 ps Estate of Eleanor Elaine Dunlap; Ronald Dunlap, Executor LEGAL NOTICE Estate of Wilford Lee Notice of Short Form Fletcher; Sue Petrella Settlement of Estates and Lisa Rogers, CoExecutrix’s To t h e C r e d i t o r s , D i s t r i b u t e e s a n d Estate of Kenneth Claydell Beneficiaries of the within H a r r i s o n ; D e l o r e s named persons: “Deloris” Macel Harrison, Executrix I have before me the final settlement of the Estate of Jobe aka J.S. estates of the following Stanley Hudnall Jr.; Mary persons, which shall be L. Brown, Executrix presented to the County Commission of Putnam Estate of Olive Rheba County, at the Courthouse, Hudson; Mary K. Gibson, in the City of Winfield, on Executrix Tuesday the 12th day of August, 2014 at 09:00 Estate of Paul Allen for its approval which McLane; Michael W. settlements have been McLane, Executor presented to me pursuant to West Virginia Code Estate of Robert Lee 44-3A-4a, as amended, Morgan; Timothy M. (Waiver and Application Taylor, Executor for Short Form Settlement b y d i s t r i b u t e s a n d Estate of Stephen Allan b e n e f i c i a r i e s ) w h i c h Mullins; Janelle Mullins, s e t t l e m e n t s I h a v e Executrix approved as indicated below: Estate of Robert Lee Pickens; Lucretia Pickens, Estate of Eugene Dyke Administratrix Campbell; Lillian T.
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Estate of James Myrl Ross; Alecia Jean Tyson, Estate of Garland Francis Executrix Withrow; Emily S. Snyder, Administrator Estate of John Richard Ruddick; Patricia B. Any persons having an Ruddick, Executrix interest in the estate of any such person may Estate of William Allen appear before the County S h e l t o n ; Vi rg i n i a E . Commission at the above Shelton, Executrix time and place and thereupon protest his/her Estate of Lowell Carroll interest or else be forever Shinn; Patsy F. Shinn, barred from asserting such Executrix interest thereafter. Given under my hand E s t a t e o f E u s t a c i a this 1 st day of August, Alexanderia Skaggs; Carl 2014 W. Skaggs, Administrator Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County Estate of Roger Howard Smith; Jane C. Smith, 1t 8-7 ps Executrix Estate of Patricia Lou Swain; Harold G. Robbins, Administrator
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Notice of Proposed Estate of James Stephen Settlement of Estates Upton; Sonja Mae Upton, Executrix To t h e C r e d i t o r s , Distributees and Estate of Clyde Evelyn Beneficiaries of the within Whitt; Paul Richard Whitt, named persons: Executor I have before me the final Estate of Nellie Josephine settlement of estates of the Williams; Teresa Ann following persons, which Williams Johnson Hart, shall be presented to the Executrix County Commission of Putnam County, at the E s t a t e o f C a r o l L . Courthouse, in the City of Wise; Victor E. Wise, Winfield, on Tuesday the Administrator 12th day of August, 2014
LEGAL NOTICE at 09:00 for their approval which settlements have been presented to me by the Fiduciary of such estates and which proposed settlements I have approved as indicated below: Decedent: Michael Douglas Wade Fiduciary: Sandra K. Wade, Administratrix Address: 104 Barrington Drive Scott Depot, WV 25560 Decedent: Russell William Withrow, Jr. Fiduciary: Charlotte Withrow, Administratrix Address: 4500 First Ave Lot #64 Nitro, WV 25143 Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person, may before the County Commission at the time and place hereinabove specified and thereupon protest his interest as they may appear or else may forever thereafter be barred from asserting such interest. Given under my than this 1st day of August, 2014. Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 1t 8-7 ps
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following described tracts or lots of land in the County of Putnam have been certiďŹ ed by the Auditor of the State of West Virginia to G. Russell Rollyson, Jr., Deputy Commissioner of Delinquentand Nonentered lands of said County, for sale at public auction. The lands will be offered for sale by the undersigned Deputy Commissioner at public auction in the Putnam County Commission Room beginning at 11:00AM in the morning, on the 22nd day of August 2014. Each tract or lot as described below, will be sold to the highest bidder. The payment for any tract or lot purchased at a sale shall be made by check or money order payable to the sheriff of the county and delivered before the close of business on the day of the sale. If any of said tracts or lots remain unsold following the auction, they will be subject to sale by the Deputy Commissioner without additional advertising or public auction. The deputy commissioner sale may include tracts or lots remaining unsold from a previous auction not required by law to be readvertised and described for this subsequent auction of those same tracts and lots. All sales are subject to the approval of the Auditor of the State of West Virginia.
CERT NO 402798 402799 402800 402801 402802 402803 402804 402805 402806
CERT YEAR NAME1 NO SOLD 402759 2011 Dean James Corey Etux 402760 2011 402761 2011 402762 2011 402763 2011 402764 2011 402765 2011
402766 2011 402767 2011 402768 2011 402769 2011 402770 2011 402771 2011
CERT NO 402772 402773 402774 402775 402776
402777 402778 402779 402780 402781
402782 402783 402785
402786 402787 402788 402789 402790 402791 402792 402793 402794 402795 402796 402797
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Kelley L T & Aretta A Hammicks Marvel Hammicks Marvel Hedrick Genevive Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 Aquilonia Coal Company Charleston Welding Company LLC Cole Marion G Cole Shirley Etal Gaylor J R 2011-12 Pennington Philip N 2013 Gillispie Joseph Lawrence II Grafton Properties LLC Hammicks Delmar Etal
YEAR NAME1 NAME2 SOLD 2011 Harder Ronnie C Jr 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hill Brian L 2011 Hill Brian L 2011 Hill Brian L & Pennington Philip N Kimberly D 2011- 2013 12 2011 Independent Faith Mission Inc 2011 Lovejoy Teresa 2011 Lovejoy Teresa 2011 Odell Larry B Etux 2011 Parks Garnet L Jackson Hole 2011 Properties LLC 2012 Eskins Isaac 2013 2011 Parsons Jeff A 2011 Perry Pauline 2011 Zaccheus Eskins Isaac 2013 Properties LLC 2011-12 2011 Hedrick Genevive Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Meeks Robert T 2011 Boggess James F 2011 Campbell Nancy Ann 2011 Frontz H R 2011 Giles Missouri Hrs 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick Z 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Herdman Kathy D 2011 Ingram Clyde R Et Ux
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Tract C (7420.16 Sq Ft) New Survey 2011-12 Tract C (7420.16 Sq Ft) 2013 Lots 1 & 2 (Containing 1 Ac)
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Bancroft
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1/2 Int 1 Ac Min Little Buffalo 1/2 Int 1 Ac Min Little Buffalo 432 Sq Ft
Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo
Buffalo
Coal Only 100.6 Ac Lick Creek Tr 25 (Morrison) Lot A-14 Lake Washington
Curry
402807 402808 402809 402810 402811 402812
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402813 2011
Flores Alex Et Ux
402814 2011
Hager Howard W Et Ux Hammicks Marvel Hammicks Marvel
Curry 402815 2011 402816 2011
Curry Curry Curry
Lots FF-37, & FF-38 Lake Washington Lot EE-6 Lake Washington
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Lot GG-8 Sec G Lake Washington
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402820 2011 402821 2011
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CERT NO 402822 402823
402817 2011 402818 2011 402819 2011
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Lot A-18 Lake Washington Lot F-17 Lake Washington Lot DD-216 Sec D Lake Washington
Curry Curry Curry
Int 7.5 Ac Browns Crk Min
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402828 2011
Lot F-31 Lake Washington Lot FF-35 Lake Washington Lot B-20 Lake Washington 1/4 of 1/6 Int 40.06 Ac Martin Br
Curry Curry Curry Curry
402829 2011 402830 2011
Lot EE-23 Lake Washington Lot E-43 Sec E Lake Washington 1/4 of 1/6 Int 40.06 Ac Martin Br
Curry Curry Curry
402826 402827
402831 2011 402832 2011 402833 2011 402834 2011
Tr 1 431 Sq Ft
Union
Eleanor
402835 2011
Prt of W 20 Ft of Lot 12 Corbly Add 2.67 Ac Kan Hills Lots 239 & 240 Section 1 Forest Park 6.52 Ac LHF 1/4 of 4.78 Ac Min LHF 0.09 Ac 40th St Rd
Curry Poca Poca
Hurricane
402836 2011
0.49 Ac School Lot Rock Br
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Par 1 (Lot 109) & Par 2 (Lots 155, 156 & 157) Sec 1 Forest Pk 3.65 Ac Manilla Crk Cert #1570
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Lot 0.12 Ac Nr Nitro 0.87 Acres LHF
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Hamon Angie Leigh Hamon Angie Leigh Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 Hudgins Patricia L Hudgins Patricia L
YEAR NAME1 NAME2 SOLD 2011 Jesse Ilona 2011 Kiedaisch Susanne Johnston William & 2011-12 Michael 2013 2011 Kirby Mary Kay 2011 McCreery William H Et Ux 2011 Midkiff Lou Creda 2011 Nye Ronald G
Lots E-15 & 16 Lake Washington 4 Lots Lake Washington
402824 402825
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YEAR NAME1 NAME2 SOLD 2011 Kennedy Daniel 2011 Kennedy Daniel 2011 Molehill Investments LLC 2011 Owens Allyson H Conley Gabriel S Et Ux 2011-12 2013 2011 Arthur Wayne N Et Ux 2011 Brownlee Amanda Nicole 2011 Brownlee Amanda Nicole 2011 Bucklew Thomas H Et Ux 2011 Cavender Barney L Et Ux 2011 Dean Jennifer 2011 Flores Alejandro Jr Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux
Lot A-37 Lake Washington Min .325 Ac Browns Crk Lot CC-56 Lake Washington
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402837 2011 402838 2011 402839 1950
Patterson Charles Bellio Brenda 2013 E Etal 2011-12 Perkins Lou H II Thompson Mathew S Thumm Reba T Etal Wallace Carol Sue
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1/3 Int 7/96 Int 145 Ac LHF 1/3 Int 7/96 Int in 117 Ac LHF 2 Ac Nr Nitro
Poca Poca Poca
Lots 123 & 124 Sec 1 Forrest Pk
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Lots H & I Sec 2-A Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 706 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 707 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 210 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 570 Sec 4 Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 269 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Lot 451 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est
Scott Scott
Lots 46 & 47 Sec 1 Ranch Lake Est Lot 153 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est Lot 186 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est Lot 452 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Cert #40-1872 2011 Lot 452 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est 2012-13 Lots 898, 899, 900 & 901 Sec 4B Ranch Lake Est Lot 924 Sec 3-A Ranch Lake Est
Scott Scott Scott Scott
Scott Scott
Lot 367 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Scott 1/3 Int in Lot 412 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Scott Est Lot 99 Sec 1 Ranch Lake Est Scott Lot 100 Sec 1 Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 699 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est
Scott
Lot 725 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est Lots 76 & 77 Sec 2 Sunrise Acres
Scott Scott
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Lot 172 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est Scott Prt Lot 1 (5,250 Sq Ft) Fraziers Add Scott Lot 4 Sec IV Brendonwood Subd Lot 720 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est
Scott Scott
Lot 409 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Prt Lot 6 & Lots 7, 8, 9 & 10 Roger Subd Parcel (102.60x48) Calvin Jones Prop Lot 86 Phase IV Calvin Jones Prop Lots 816 & 817 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est 1/2 of 5.58 Ac Poplar Fork
Scott Scott
1/3 Int in 1/7 of 1/2 of 50.46 Ac Min Wheeler Land Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick Lots 151 & 155 Henson Ld 2011-2012 Trust 2013 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick Lots 226, 227, 228, 229 & 230 2011-12 Trust 2013 Henson LD Hughey James Lots 190, 191, 192 & 193 Henson Allen Land Hughey James Lots 50, 51, 52, 53 & 54 JM Allen Et Ux Henson Land Elemental Min In 29.75 Ac & 1 Ac 18 Mile Crk Resources LLC Hedrick Genevive Jennings Brian Hedrick Prt Lot 18 Blk 13 Cert 1625 2011-12 Trust 2013 Young, W. G. Lot 183 PLT 3 Hurricane Hts
Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Teays Valley Teays Valley Teays Valley Teays Valley Union Union Curry
Any of the aforesaid tracts or lots may be redeemed by any person entitled to pay the taxes thereon at any time prior to the sale by payment to the Deputy Commissioner of the total amount of taxes, interest, and charges thereon up to the date of redemption. Lands listed above as escheated or waste and unappropriated lands may not be redeemed.
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Given under my hands this 8th day of July 2014.
Glenn Yeager II
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G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands for Putnam County
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CAREERS FOR WOMEN - Free Skill Trades Class prepares you for jobs in building, highway construction and Union Apprenticeships. Must be 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Class starting in August. For application log onto www. wvwomenwork.org or call 304-7201402. (6tp 7-3) WANTED: PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE - Possible full-time position in the Teays Valley area. Must know home repair and can lift at least 60 lbs. Willing to work on Saturdays and work well with the public. Please send resumes to P.O. Box 1065 Hurricane, WV 25526. (1tc 8-7 alh) CLERICAL POSITION - Lincoln EMS is accepting applications for a full time clerical position. Beginning wage is $9 per hour, BC/BS health insurance, 403B, paid holidays and personal time. Please submit resume to PO Box 495 Hamlin WV 25523 fax: 304824-7794 or on line at LincolnEMS. com. Applications accepted until 4pm August 14, 2014. (2tc 8-7 lem) GENERAL MAINTENANCE POSITION - Lincoln EMS is accepting applications for a full time general maintenance position. This position includes station and vehicle repair and upkeep. Beginning wage is $11.06 per hour, BC/BS health
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LEGAL NOTICE To all persons claiming an interest in: 1981 – 12’6” – 125F – Sylvan
insurance, 403B, paid holidays and personal time. Additional pay may apply based on certifications. Please apply on line at LincolnEMS.com. Applications accepted until 4pm August 14, 2014. (2tc 8-7 lem) 8/3/2014 WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VA C A N C I E S - A n E q u a l Opportunity Employer COORDINATOR, DIVISION OF EDUCATOR QUALITY AND SYSTEM SUPPORT, OFFICE OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, CHARLESTON, WV Prefer a Master’s degree in educational administration; curriculum and instruction, or related educational field. West Virginia professional teaching certificate (Possess a current certificate or be eligible to apply). Demonstrated experience in leading school improvement efforts. Knowledge of and experience in the development of various programs that accommodate the educational needs of all learners, and other federal programs. Leadership experience at the school and/or district levels in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs in relation to student achievement results. SALARY: $72,872.00-$79,872.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience.) CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 8/8/14 @ 4 p.m.
LEGAL NOTICE Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 883, at page 807, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 8:15 o’clock, a.m. on the
Steve F. Connor will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/ outboard motor, contact SCDNR at 803-7343858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported 13th day of August, 2014 stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. at the front doors of the Case No: 20130627950578 Courthouse in Putnam County in Winfield, West Virginia the following 3t 7-24, 7-31, 8-7 ps described real estate: Situate in Scott District, Putnam County, West Virginia, together with the improvements thereon LEGAL NOTICE and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, and NOTICE OF being more particularly TRUSTEE SALE OF bounded and described as VALUABLE REAL follows: ESTATE All of Lot Number Twelve Pursuant to the authority (12) of Section One of vested in the undersigned Teays Villa Subdivision by deed of trust dated the as said lot is show upon 10th day of October, 2008, a certain map of same signed by Iris B. Waddell, entitled “A Plat Showing to Richard A. Pill and a Survey of Section I of David D. Pill, Trustees, Teays Villa Subdivision, which said deed of trust is Reference Deed Book of record in the Office of 124, Page 429, Tax Map the Clerk of the County 214, Part of Parcel 57.1,
LEGAL NOTICE being situate on Teays Va l l e y R o a d , S c o t t District, Putnam County, West Virginia”, dated May 1, 1985, and prepared by Roger K. Randolph, P.E., #6246, and of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in Map Cabinet B at Slide 16, together with the benefit of the nonexclusive use, in common with grantor and grantor’s successors and assigns, of the Right of Way leading to and from West Virginia Secondary Route No. 33 to and from said Teays Villa Subdivision (both Section One and future sections of said subdivision), as said Right of Way is shown, described and designated on the aforesaid map. It is the intention of this notice to sell the secured property by proper description as was intended to be transferred and conveyed in the aforesaid deed of trust. The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of: 116 Teays Villa, Scott Depot, West Virginia 25560 TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful
COORDINATOR, DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, RESEARCH ARM OF THE O F F I C E O F A S S E S S M E N T, A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y, A N D RESEARCH, CHARLESTON, WV Master ’s degree in education, research, statistics, or at least 5 years of experience in a research-related field (Doctorate is not required, but preferred). Working experience in educational measurement and statistical analysis methods is required. Demonstrated success in conducting basic and complex statistical analyses and appropriately interpreting data. Ability to produce high quality, wellorganized documents (e.g., reports, articles, studies, white papers, publications). SALARY: $72,872.00$79,872.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience.) CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 8/8/14 @ 4 p.m. PROGRAMMER, DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF D ATA M A N A G E M E N T A N D ANALYSIS, CHARLESTON, WV Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university required. Major/minor area of study in the area of computer science, mathematics, or a related field preferred. Work experience with IBM iSeries, RPG, DB2/400, ColdFusion, SQL, and MicroSoft Excel preferred.
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bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees. Trustee at sale is under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property. FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer. The party(ies) secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at
SALARY: $69,572.00 CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 8/13/14 @ 4 p.m. C O O R D I N A T O R , PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS, SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE, CHARLESTON, WV Master’s Degree required. Holds or is eligible for a West Virginia Professional Teaching and/or Administrative Certificate and a minimum of five years of full time professional teaching and/ or administrative experience in public schools. Demonstrated track record in developing and delivering professional development to transform school-based professional learning to meet the needs of both adult and student learners. SALARY: $72,872.00-$79,872.00 (Commensurate with educational level and years of experience.) CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING OF APPLICATION: 8/12/14 @ 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. (1tc 8-7 wvbe)
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such sale. If the purchaser at sale is unable to complete the terms of purchase within 30 days, t h e Tr u s t e e r e s e r v e s the right to transfer the property to the next highest bidder. Any sale hereunder may be adjourned from time to time without any notice other than oral proclamation at the time and place appointed for this sale or by posting of a notice of same. Should the Trustee not appear at the time appointed for the sale and there is no notice posted of a continuance please contact the office of the Trustee to make further inquiry. Any sale may be conducted or adjourned by the designated agent or attorney of the Trustee. The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record. Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of communications set forth below. GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E-mail: vgolden@
N O W A C C E P T I N G APPLICATIONS FOR – Culloden Manor Apartments, Culloden, WV 25510. 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments. Rents range from $0 to $631. Possible rental assistance available. HUD vouchers welcome. Appliances furnished and on-site laundry facilities. Phone: 304-743-3536, TDD: 800-982-8771. Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (1tc 8-7 cma)
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application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 21 Washington Hill Road, Hurricane, Putnam C o u n t y, W V 2 5 5 2 6 , Lat: 38-30-24.996, Long: -82-0-6.632. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antennae Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0910845. E N V I R O N M E N TA L EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc. gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest) and
online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding p o t e n t i a l e ff e c t s o n historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Natalie, n.kleikamp@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111. 1t 8-7 ps
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The Winfield High School Marching Band practices for the upcoming football and marching band season.
Winfield band 102-member strong By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The sounds of the Winfield High School Marching Band could be heard as the 102 musicians prepared for another promising school year. “This year we’re going to compete in something we haven’t done before. It’s called the Cavalcade of Bands,” said Geary Jack, Winfield High School Marching Band Director. “We’re going to try it out, compete with some different schools and hopefully qualify for regionals in Hershey, Pa.” The kids have been awesome this year because they’re working together towards a common goal, Jack said. The band is currently practicing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the evenings. “This is only our second full week,” Jack said. “We were at camp last week and put the entire show on the field. Now we’re just adding music with the charting we have. It takes about two weeks to get all of it and then it’s just a matter of getting performance ready.” Jack credits the band’s success to some of the best student leaders he’s ever had keeping up the band’s continuity. The leaders have been able to step up and take ownership of the program. The kids are working together as opposed to just having things their own way, Jack said of his band leaders. Winfield High School will host the state marching band championship this year on Nov. 1. The group
will compete in the event as well. “We’re actually going to host the state championship this year,” Jack said. “Technically, it’s called ‘housing the state championship,’ that way our band is allowed to compete in the competition. We’re hoping to show real well.” As the band continues to make sure the rows are straight and finetunes spacing and angles, the band members look forward to working with each other on the field this fall. Senior Trombone Captain Ryan Anders hopes the band is this year’s Grand Champion. He also looks forward to the band performing well at the upcoming competitions. “We work hard and we’re dedicated,” he said. With 102 members going into this school year, it is the largest group Winfield has had in quite some time. The number has increased from a total of 95 the previous year. “We work together, we rely on each other, and I just try really hard to connect with the group and help them do as well as they can,” said junior band leader Abby Moore. “I just hope we really keep improving throughout the entire season and stay together.” Whether it’s reviewing videos of themselves or getting out and performing in front of a crowd, the Winfield High School Band is enthusiastic about working together toward a common goal this year. “I can’t wait to watch the videos and see how well we look,” said senior band member Nathan Cole-
The Winfield High School band boasts 102-members. The members practiced for three weeks in preparation for the Cavalcade of Bands. man. “The music is really good. I “It’s a battle between good and can’t wait to see us mess up on the evil. There are some little scenes dance moves.” in it, we’ve got some voice overs The family atmosphere at Win- to help add to it and in the end, of field allows students to form long course, good will triumph.” lasting camaraderie, which keeps Little conflict and a bevy of them coming back for more. positive attitudes make this group “We’re like one big family. standout just a bit more than past We bicker back and forth, but at years to the man who has directed the end of the day, we all come the Winfield Marching Band for together and we love each other,” six years. said senior band member Samantha “The one thing about this group Phelix. compared to others in the past One thing they’re looking for- that kind of stands out is, they’ve ward to this year is the special just had such a good attitude, and “superhero” halftime performance. they’re working together extremely Jack hopes to have it ready to go well,” Jack said. for the first football game. “There’s been very little con“The show is called “Heroes and flict, which, with having a hundred Villains,” but it doesn’t deal with high school kids’ is quite an aca specific super hero,” Jack said. complishment.”
Putnam 4-H clubs host frozen foods sale Local Putnam County 4-H clubs are urging residents to stock their freezer for the busy months ahead while supporting the 4-H organization. The Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association, in cooperation with Wilson’s Zero Foods, is taking orders for the Fall “truck-load” frozen food sale. Everything from chicken breasts to stir fry vegetables, Belgian
Waffles to blackberries is available at good prices. Even at the lowest prices around, the 4-H program still makes a profit, which is used for camp scholarships for children, 4-H Leaders’ enrichment training, and other 4-H club program supplies. The next sale will not be until the spring of 2015. Twelve percent of the total sales go directly to support the local 4-H
program. Order forms for the bulk pack frozen foods are available at the WVU Extension Office located on the second floor of the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield or from any 4-H club member or leader. Orders are being accepted through Tuesday, Sept. 2. No payment is due until Wednesday, Sept. 17, when people can pick up
their food order right off the truck in the Courthouse parking lot in Winfield. People can pick up their orders from 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. A check should be made payable to “Putnam County 4-H Leaders Association” for the amount of the order. For more information, please call the West Virginia University Extension 4-H Office at 304-5860217.
get some social media rolling in Putnam County schools. Currently there isn’t anything, so she will look to Twitter and Facebook to create a much more interactive experience with students and parents. “I’m really looking forward to getting social media into Putnam County schools,” she said. “Sometimes we don’t know how to promote school events taking place because we don’t know they’re happening. I’ll have a person every week from each school that will tell me what’s happening.” Raynes had success using social media at her previous job with the Department of Agriculture. Now she hopes that experience will help her benefit Putnam County in a similar way. “A lot of people said we were one of the most interactive and fun government agencies in Putnam County when I was with the Department of Agriculture,” she said. “I look forward to making Putnam County Schools more interactive and the main thing is for us to be approachable. “Many times people think they’re not allowed to voice their opinions, but I look forward to working with individuals, one-onone in the schools’ and finding out what the kids, teachers and administration want, we’re going to try and make that happen for them.” She’d like parents to know they can reach out to her and the board of education and give suggestions as to what might improve student’s educational experiences. “Sometimes you don’t go to the direct source who can really make a difference and make changes,” she said. “We want suggestions. Parents can come to me anytime. We take their opinions about what we can do to improve education very seriously. “We made state government approachable through social media, I want to do the same thing with Putnam County Schools, make them approachable because opinions do matter.” Raynes’ parents taught at the middle and high schools in Poca. When it came down to real jobs, first job was with WCHS News in Charleston where she worked for about two and half years. After that, she became executive director of the West Virginia Sherriff’s Association, where she worked as a lobbyist for about two and a half additional years. Now, nearly one year to the day she began work for the Department of Agriculture as their media specialist, she’ll begin as the Putnam County School Communications and Events Coordinator. Raynes family still resides in Putnam County. Her parents live in Buffalo and sisters in Eleanor and Scott Depot.
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