The Putnam Standard, August 21, 2014

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Pigskin - and more - preview If you’re looking for what’s new with Putnam County high school sports this season, we’ve got you covered. Check pages 5-12 for previews on football, soccer, cross country and volleyball teams.

Camp looks to build on good 2014 By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com This summer, the Salvation Army’s Camp Happy Valley in Scott Depot opened its gates to children once again for four weeks as a day camp. With an average of 147 kids per day, Major Darrell Kingsbury said he looks forward to a future with a fully functional camp. “We tried a day camp out this year to get an idea of the wear-and-tear of the camp,” Kingsbury said. “We were not in a situation where if something went wrong, we’d have to send kids home. If there were a leak that kept kids from staying overnight, we would have to call parents, so we just kept it a day camp this year.” The camp was closed last year due to a lack of funding, and the work needed to clear the overgrowth and set up buildings and amenities was significant, he said. But, with the help of volunteers, the camp was prepared for a day-stay. “The community has been fantastic,” Kingsbury said. “I cannot stress that enough. In 42 years, I have never been in a community where we say ‘we need…’ and we get such a quick and emphatic response.” River Ridge Church of Teays Valley led a charge See Camp, Page 15

Winfield Middle Principal Gary Cook talked to new students and parents for the first 10 minutes of their open house. “The more we communicate, the better off we’ll be,” he said.

Winfield Middle ready for new year By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

Parents and students found their teams before meeting their teachers. All teachers are divided into teams who teach the same students.

An open house at the new Winfield Middle School brought record-breaking numbers, filling the parking lot and sending many parents to park in neighboring lots across the street. “I’m really impressed that so many came out,” said Principal Gary Cook. “It’s the taxpayers money and they want to see how it’s spent.” Thursday evening started with an assembly for rising sixthgraders and students new to Winfield to meet the principal and assistant principal. They reminded parents to thoroughly check the dress code and the cell phone use policy, as well as gave them some tips on how to be successful this year, specifically, encouraging parents to communicate with school staff rather than go straight to the central office. “The more we communicate, the better off we’ll be,” Cook said. Following the assembly, students found their “teams” and See Winfield, Page 5

Hurricane PD helps women practice self defense By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard. com

Kyle McCallister, Josh Lucas, J. Payne and Bobby Minnix don protective suits for simulation.

The Hurricane Police Department is helping local women learn how to defend themselves by teaching “RAD,” a self-defense class for women. “RAD stands for Rape Aggression Defense,” said officer Josh Lucas, one of two program leaders. “It’s a self-defense class geared

specifically toward women that teaches basic self-defense skills. It develops and enhances the options of self defense so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.” Lucas said the program focuses on movements and maneuvers that anyone can do successfully, regardless of their age or physical ability. “The physical aspect is basic, just as the name implies,” Lucas said. “It’s geared toward gross

motor skills because in an attack, you experience ‘fight or flight’ and lose fine motor skills. This teaches to use your personal, weapons to strike on an attackers vulnerable locations.” Lucas began teaching when he was an officer at the Marshall University Police Department in 2008. When he came to Hurricane, he brought the program with him, See RAD, Page 15

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Putnam Preview The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new event coming in September, “The Putnam Preview.” This family friendly event will take place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 on Main Street, Hurricane. It will showcase all the restaurants, businesses and organizations that make Putnam County a great place. The community is encouraged to come sample some delicious food, visit with local businesses. There will also be activities for kids. Putnam County Chamber members are encouraged to register now to exhibit their business products and services at this event. The fee for exhibitors is $100. For more information or to register send an email to chamber@putnamcounty. org or call Ashley Alford at 304-757-6510.

Members of the Poca High School Marching Band practice in anticipation of the first football game against rival Nitro.

Poca band ready to repeat strong year By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Just outside the doors of Poca High School, the marching band can be heard feverishly preparing for the upcoming season, which will be filled with halftime performances and many exciting competitions. “We’re looking to put an entertaining band on the field for Friday nights and for football games,” said Poca Band Director Bob Carroll. “Then on Saturdays, we want to put together a competitive band for competitions. Last year, we qualified in the Tournament of Bands circuit to go to Hershey, Pa.” Carroll said the band is shooting to replicate its performances from a year ago and will do the best they can to return to Hershey. “If we qualify in the West Vir-

ginia State Tournament Championships, then we get to go up to Hershey, Pa. for the Atlantic Coast Championships and see where we rank within the top 25 nationally,” he said. The Atlantic Coast Championship includes bands from West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and other bands from all over the East Coast, Carroll said. The Poca band will continue to put on some entertaining halftime shows once football season gets underway. “We’ve got some fun tunes that we’re doing for the crowd, ‘Land of a Thousand Dances’ and some fun upbeat stuff as well,” Carroll said. The crowds always seem to appreciate the competitive marching band shows at halftime, so the band will perform Saturday routines as

well on Friday nights. Poca will begin competition on Sept. 6 in Elkins at a Tournament of Bands competition. The following weekend, they’ll go to Spring Valley High School and Huntington High School for a doubleheader competition. Poca High School will host the Heritage Day Band Festival on Sept. 26. “The kids are definitely looking forward to the competition season,” said Wind Caption Head Director Josh Corder, who is a Poca graduate himself. “They’re looking forward to seeing all of their hard work pay off. They love it, especially if they have success right out of the gate. The kids eat it up and really want to work harder to get back to Hershey.” On Friday nights the band will do a pre-game show, a halftime show and will play some postgame songs as well. The field show, which the band performs on Friday nights, is then judged during Saturday competitions, with each different instrument section scored individually. “Once again, this is a big year for the band. Going to Hershey

makes a big impact on the community, because Poca is a smaller area and it’s good to be able to represent them at larger events,” Carroll said. The band has 45 members, down from 56 a year ago. “We all share similar interests and I think we’re looking forward to competing and winning,” said senior Luke Neal, who plays the drums. Goal wise, the band is shooting for a couple grand championship trophies and will try to do its best wherever it plays, senior drum major Troy Holstein said. “If we get to Hershey again that’ll be awesome,” he said. Getting back to Hershey is a consensus among Poca band members, but the Cabell Midland competition is high on their list as well. “I’m looking forward to Cabell Midland,” sophomore clarinet player Ashlie Saunders said. “That’s probably our best chance to win grand champion.” The band performances will officially get underway on Aug. 29, when the football team takes on rival Nitro in the opening game.

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Retirement means more hiring for schools By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Putnam County Board of Education recently voted to fill its last administrative position, hiring Elizabeth Willis as the new assistant principal at Mountain View Elementary. Willis is among 10 principals and assistants who will be brand new at their positions this fall. The school board held a special meeting on Aug. 13 to wrap up some last minute hiring. Buffalo High School, Poca 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. Kickstands up for a Brother Down In an effort to help raise money for Steve Thomas, Kickstands up for a Brother Down will be Saturday, Aug. 23 at Valley Park, Hurricane. Registration for the ride begins at 9 a.m. Cost: Single riders $25; double riders $35. First 50 riders registered receive a ride t-shirt. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. The ride will end with food, raffles and a 50/50 at Valley Park. For information contact Sandy Lake at 304-546-7172 or kandkss@gmail.com. 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. Beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, a spaghetti dinner will be at the fire department. Questions, call Chris Burger 304-421-8231. Wild Waves Swim Team sign-ups The Wild Waves Swim Team will start its season on Sept. 26. Swimmers may sign-up 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Tri-County YMCA. The returning swimmers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Depending on the swimmer’s level of swim experience and skill level will determine which group they’ll practice with during the season. For more information please contact Phil Berry at 304-757-0016. John Ginn Farm covered dish dinner John Ginn Farm will once again host its annual covered dish lun-

and Hurricane Middle Schools will each have a new principal and assistant principal. Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said a large number of retirements have caused reshuffling within the school system. “We’ve had more principals and assistant principals move than usual, really through retirements, that’s what the driving force is,� Hatfield said. Hurricane High School, Connor Street Elementary, Winfield Middle School and Mountain View Elementary will all have

new assistant principals. Mountain View’s Willis is transferring from a fourth grade teaching position at Scott Teays Elementary School. One retiree, Richard Grim, had spent nearly 40 years in the Buffalo school district. Former Buffalo High School assistant principal and athletic director Tawny Stilianoudakis will now fill Grim’s position. Hurricane Middle School principal Doug Cross has been transferred to a new director of secondary education position in

the central office. Still, a few positions remain open and the board will likely go with long-term substitutes if they are not filled when school begins. Hatfield said the board would rather not have the students in disarray by hiring a full-time teacher in the middle of the semester. The county is also launching new social media profiles on Twitter and Facebook in an effort to create a more interactive experience among schools, students and parents, said Rudi Raynes,

cheon at noon Saturday, Aug. 30. ment League Aug. 25 – Oct. 10 People are invited to attend and tryouts for 13U-16U collegiate/ bring their favorite covered dish. professional exposure based travel program. Call Tyler Christian 304654-6557. All instructors/coaches Antiques show and sale The Huntington area Pilot Club with collegiate or professional exhosts its 62nd annual Antiques Show perience. Limited spots available. and Sale Friday Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Big Sandy Putnam County Schools Superstore Conference Center, developmental screening Huntington. Tickets $6 at the door. Putnam County Schools develFriday, Aug. 22 and Saturday opmental screenings will be held Aug. 23 will be the silent auction Friday, Aug. 29 at Teays Valley with items including two Marshall Presbyterian Church, Teays ValUniversity game tickets, gift cer- ley Road. Children ages 2-1/2 to tificates from local businesses, oil 4 years old will be screened for paintings, decorative household speech/language, hearing, vision, items, Blenko, golf items, various motor skills, social skills, self-help jewelry items and more. and cognition Call 586-0500 Ext. For information or advance 1154, to schedule an appointment. tickets at $5 call 304-522-2043 or 304-544-0328. Rice family reunion The Rice family annual reunion Tryouts for exposure based will be all day long Saturday, Sept. travel program 13 at Lloyd and Phyllis Rice’s, Huntington Patriots/Tri-State Griffithsville, WV. Dinner at noon Baseball Academy Fall Develop- - don’t forget your favorite covered

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Page 4 -Thursday, August 21, 2014 MICHELLE LYNN BRAMMER Michelle Lynn Brammer, 39, of St. Albans passed away Aug. 8, 2014. Born Feb. 7, 1975 in South Charleston, Michelle was the daughter of Shelba Jean Sayre Kniceley of Ohio and the late Jackie Ray Kniceley. Michelle attended Maranatha Fellowship, St. Albans and was a surgical technician with St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. In addition to her mother, survivors include her loving husband, Michael Brammer; children, Lindsay and Jacob Brammer of St. Albans; father and mother-in-law, Ray and Jeanette Brammer of St. Albans; best friends, Mary and Rachel, as well as all of her St. Francis family; uncle and aunt, Keith and Joyce Sayre of Hurricane and many other extended family members. Services were held Aug. 14 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home with Minister Jeanette Brammer officiating. Private burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com. STANLEY WAYNE BURDETTE Stanley Wayne Burdette, 84, of Point Pleasant, passed away Aug. 11, 2014. Burdette was born June 10, 1930 in Leon to Arthur and Florence Burdette. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Patricia Ann (Jones) Burdette; his brothers, Charles Arthur and Zeke; his sisters-inlaw, Jessie Burdette and Wanda Burdette; and his brothers-in-law, John Jones, Butch Rhodes and Jim Anderson. Survivors include his brothers, Ronald, Curtis and John Bill, and sisters-in-law, Juanita Burdette, Jean Burdette, Bess Rhodes and

Karen Anderson; his children, Chuck (Trish) Burdette of Springfield, Va., and Sandy (Gary) Aide of Ronceverte; grandchildren, Jeff (Angela) Burdette of Purcellville, Va., Jim (Maria) Burdette of Arlington, Va., Becky (Josh) Rogers of Morgantown and Alex Aide of Los Angeles, Calif.; and great-grandchildren, Sydney and Corbin Burdette, Abe and Finnegan Burdette and Zackary and Cora Rogers. Services were held Aug. 16 at the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant with Pastor John Holland officiating. Burial was at Leon Cemetery in Leon. www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com. DELBERT PAUL CAMPBELL Delbert Paul Campbell, 73, of Hurricane, passed away Aug. 6. He was born Dec. 12, 1940, and was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Campbell. Survivors include his daughter, Susy Wallace; grandson, Eric Sayre; and granddaughter, Ashley Sayre. Services were held Aug. 16 at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Hurricane. RUBY MAE WESTFALL CASH Ruby Mae Westfall Cash, 88, of Poca, passed away Aug. 13, 2014. Ruby was the daughter of the late Lester and Elsie Westfall. She was also preceded in death by her one and only love, her husband, Cecil D. Cash Sr.; one sister and four brothers. She was a Christian and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her children, Carolyn Hess and Kay Myers of Erie, Pa., Mary (Dale) Means of

Obituaries Nitro, Linda (Hubert) Sutphin of Winfield, Diane (Andy) Kent of Nitro, Dale (Jamie) Cash of St. Albans, Cathy (Danny) Lewis of Poca and James (Missy) Cash of Red House; her brother, James (Helen) Westfall of Charleston; 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members, nieces and nephews. Services were held Aug. 16 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Chad R. Harding officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. www.hardingfamilygroup.com. LANDYN VAUGHN FIELDS Landyn Vaughn Fields, 3 ½ years old, passed away Aug. 13, 2014. He was born on Nov. 8, 2010 in South Charleston. Landyn loved Mickey Mouse, Monsters Inc., A Despicable Me, Legos, Trains, doing puzzles, fishing, ATV’s and parks. Survivors include his parents, Paul and Jessica Williamson Fields; maternal grandparents, Nana Stacy and Pa-Pa Eric Ritchie, Grandma Angie and Grandpa Shane Williamson; paternal grandmother, Maw Maw Patty Burdette, Paw Paw Paul and Kim; paternal great grandmother, G’ma Ruby Ritchie; Aunt Amber Ritchie and Uncle Layne, Great Uncle Brett and Jamie Ritchie, Aunt Natalie and Roy Laliberty, Great Uncle Mike and Sandy Wade, Uncles Billy and Jeannie, Michael and Ashley, Chris, Jason and Amy, and Brandyn, Aunts Mallory, Whitley, Leslie and Michela; many cousins and friends that will continue to cherish his memory. Services were held Aug. 17 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. www.chapmanfuneralhomes. com. HELEN RUTH KING Helen Ruth King, 82, of Winfield, formerly of Poca, passed away Aug. 11, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Houston King. Helen is a former employee of Stone and Thomas; member of Lett Creek Community Church and attended Hometown Independent Mission. Survivors include her son Joey (Marsha) King of Winfield; brother Darrell Ray Clark of Eleanor; sis-

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The Putnam Standard ters Parthenia King of Buffalo and Donna May Landers of Oak Hill and two granddaughters Bailey and Brett King. Services were held Aug. 14 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Taylor officiating. Burial was in the King Cemetery.

Advisor of Buffalo Assembly No. 62 Order of Rainbow for Girls; member of the Putnam County 4-H Foundation Board; active 4-H booth worker at the Putnam County Fair; and active supporter of her grandchildren in their sports and extracurricular activities. Chris was a big fan of WVU Mountaineers sports. Survivors include her husband, John S. Toney; daughter and husband, Sheryl Hyden (Mark) Sergent of Walton; son and wife, John A. (Katie) Toney of Eleanor; three grandsons; one granddaughter; aunt; uncle; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Aug. 14 at Raynes Funeral Home (Eleanor Chapel) with Pastor Scott Casto officiating. Entombment was at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. www.raynesfuneralhome.com. The family suggests donations to the Midway Meridians 4-H Club to provide camp scholarships, c/o Pamela Irvine, 671 Melton Road, Poca, WV 25159 or Lone Oak Church, c/o Susan Flowers, 1889 McLane Pike, Red House, WV 25168.

WANDA B. PERSINGER Wanda B. Persinger, 91, of Hometown passed away Aug. 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Arnie J. Persinger; son Arnie C. Persinger; great granddaughter Cathy Sowards and great-great grandson Hunter. Survivors include her son Carl (Brenda) Persinger; daughter-inlaw Diane Persinger; grandchildren Darren W. (Nichole) Persinger, Lisa A. (Greg) Sowards, Kelli D. (David) Skeens and Shawn A. (Joy) Persinger; great grandchildren Courtney, Autumn and Brooklyn Persinger, Gregory and wife Chris Sowards, Loghan and husband Steve Massie, Jacob Skeens and Jessica and husband Matt Freed; five great-great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother; as well as a host of other family and friends. Services were held Aug. 12 at Hometown Independent Mission with Pastors John Taylor and DarDEBBIE LYNN BAILEY ren Persinger officiating. Burial Debbie Lynn Bailey, 57 of was in Haven of Rest Memory Charleston, passed away Aug. 14, Gardens, Red House. 2014. Survivors include her husband N. CHRISTINE Randy Bailey; parents Teddy and “CHRIS” TONEY Rachel Stover of Poca; daughter N. Christine Toney, 73, of Elea- Amanda (Jeremy) Sigley of Sumnor, passed away Aug. 11, 2014. mersville; brother Bryan (Lisa) She was born in Dothan, daughter Stover of Cross Lanes; grandchilof the late Homer C. Coleman dren Quincy and Corey; special and Glenna Richmond Coleman aunt Mary McCoy of Eleanor and Pearce. Her late stepfather was a host of other family and friends. Paul Pearce. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chris was employed by the Chapel assisted the family. West Virginia University Extension Service as the secretary in the JAMES W. Putnam County Extension Office. McCALLISTER SR. Chris was a devout Christian and James W. McCallister Sr., 71, a member of Lone Oak Church of passed away Aug. 15, 2014. He was God Mission. born Sept. 20, 1942, in Scott Depot, She was a 44-year 4-H leader a son of the late Verna (Smith) and in Putnam County and member of James Morrison McCallister. He the West Virginia 4-H All Stars. was preceded in death by a son, Chris was a former member of the Michael Joseph McCallister; six Buffalo High School Band/Music sisters and three brothers. Boosters and was an avid supporter Mr. McCallister served in the of Buffalo High School athletics; United States Army during the a member of Buffalo Chapter No. Vietnam War as a helicopter me150 Order of the Eastern Star; chanic. He was a fabricator for former board member and Mother Eaton Kenway and then Atlas Car, both of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. McCallister was a member of the Ashtabula American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Jeanette McCallister of New Lyme, Ohio; a daughter, Diana L. (Matthew) McCallister of New Lyme, Ohio; two sons, James W. (Darla) McCallister, Jr. of Andover, Ohio and Dennis M. (Angie) McCallister of Cherry Valley, Ohio; four sisters and one brother; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild on the way. Services were held Aug. 20 at the Cherry Valley Church of the Nazarene, Ohio. Burial was in Rome Cemetery. Baumgarnder Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover assisted.

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Winfield Volleyball Schedule 08/26/14 6:00PM A SCRIMMAGE: BUFFALO 08/28/14 6:30PM H SCRIMMAGE: HURRICANE 09/09/14 6:00PM A ST. ALBANS 09/11/14 6:00PM H RIVERSIDE 09/13/14 9:00AM A BUFFALO 09/16/14 6:00PM H HUNTINGTON/SOUTH CHARLESTON 09/17/14 6:30PM A CABELL MIDLAND 09/20/14 9:00AM A CABELL MIDLAND 09/21/14 6:00PM H CHARLESTON SHOWCASE 09/30/14 9:00AM A SOUTH CHARLESTON 10/02/14 6:30PM H SPRING VALLEY 10/04/14 8:00AM A SISSONVILLE 10/07/14 6:00PM A HUNTINGTON 10/11/14 9:00AM A SOUTH CHARLESTON 10/16/14 6:00PM H HURRICANE 10/21/14 5:00PM A HURRICANE 10/23/14 6:00PM A SPRING VALLEY 10/25/14 9:00AM H PUTNAM CO TOURNAMENT 10/30/14 6:00PM A CAPITAL 11/01/14 9:00AM A MSAC The Winfield volleyball team fell short of a state tournament berth last year. The team has vowed to make this year, the year of the Lady Generals volleyball team.

Christian Sports Beat: Sweating through summer runs

By Christian Deiss During the summer months running is very popular around the region as runners take advantage of being able to get outdoors. There is a big difference running in the various seasons and it’s good for runners to understand the difference in the weather changes and a local running expert has tips on how to better enjoy the exercise. After having to be on a treadmill

Winfield From Page 1 met their teachers. Cook said teams organize teachers into groups, allowing them to discuss students’ obstacles in class and work together to remedy them. “It gives you more communication,” said Danielle Netz, a science teacher for all three grades. She joined her teammates James Vickers, eighth-grade English, and David Broadwater, eighth-grade and advanced math, in meeting parents. “If a teacher earlier in the day has a student who is having a problem, they can call the other teachers and tell them to keep an eye out. It’s a lot closer knit.” Broadwater, a teacher for more than 20 years, said the team system helps students succeed.

and lots of sights and sounds of the countryside. Watson told me where his favorite summer running place is. “Barboursville Park hands down,” he said. “There are trails out there along the river. The trails are well groomed, that’s where I grew up running and I still love running there.” Another fun place to run in the summer is Valley Park in Hurricane, which has lots of trails to run on. Two area running clubs that you should check out for possible group runs and more information on running in the region are www. runhuntington.org or www.tallmantrackclub.com. For more information about Roberts Running and Walking Shop go to www.robertsrunning. com, they have shops in Charleston and Huntington.

or indoor track during most of the winter and some of the spring, I always look forward to running outside either on the track at Hurricane High School or many of Putnam County’s roads. I recently spoke with Drew Watson, the manager of Roberts Running and Walking Shop in Charleston and Huntington, about running in the summer. “You get out and just enjoy nature, feel the sun, you don’t have to worry about slipping on ice, the warmer temperatures motivates you to get out and run more,” he said. Earlier this summer, the store held a one-mile race at Cabell Midland High School’s track to get runners excited for being able to run outside. When you run outside in the winter, most of the times you have to bundle up with warm clothing, which I do not like. However in

the summer you can wear lighter clothes which I like a lot better than having to wear heavy clothes. Watson explained for me what you should wear running during warm weather, “You want to wear moisture wicking clothes, and you don’t want to wear cotton because cotton is going to hold your sweat in and it gets bulky and uncomfortable,” he said. Many of the area running clubs hold weekly group runs during the summer. As much as I like running in the sunshine I know I have to protect my skin. Watson said equipment companies are listening to the runner’s needs. “They are making running shirts now that have built in UV protection, which protects the runner’s skin helping them avoid sunburn and even more importantly possible skin cancer in the years

ahead,” he said. Whenever possible I like running on cloudy days, but I do like the sunshine for training. When I ran in the First Flight 5K in May, Watson told me to make sure I hydrate before the race. During the summer that is even more important because of the heat. Watson said runners need to really make sure they are taking in enough fluids. “If you get out there and start running and you are thirsty you haven’t hydrated enough. One way to tell is if your urine is clear, you are fine,” he said. “If not, problems could occur.” When I train on the Hurricane High School track, I keep my water bottle close-by next to the track and drink as I do my laps. My favorite place to run is Mingo Flats Road near our farm in Randolph County. It’s a rolling back road with plenty of turns

“This is pretty much the last year they’re in this family-knit atmosphere,” Broadwater said. “High school is completely different.” However, the highlight of the evening was the new facility – something four long years in the making. “It was absolutely worth the wait,” Cook said. “It is wonderful. They have smart boards, they have computers, they have everything they can get. It’s a testament to our community. They passed the bond and put it out there and now we have something good to show for it.” Rachel Duncan, a gifted education teacher at Winfield, said she is amazed by the technology available in the building. “I think it’s beautiful,” she said. “It’s packed through with the newest technology and the kids

are happy. We’ve got new smart projectors, we’ve got new computers – it brings us into the 21st century. Everything is a lot more interactive.” Teachers weren’t the only ones noticing the upgrade. “I think it’s awesome,” said parent April Wright, whose son, Trey, is a rising seventh-grader. “I really like it. It’s a big improvement – everything just looks really good.” According to Cook, the school spent the four years of construction mostly teaching out of portables, with two-thirds of the student body in portables at one time. Now, the students are divided by floors, with sixth grade on the bottom and eighth grade at the top. The open house allowed parents to experience this themselves.

“It gets us ready because Trey “These kids are just so good gets to see his teachers,” Wright around here,” Vickers said. “It’s said. “It just kind of gives you an pleasurable to come to work evintroduction before you’re just eryday.” thrown into the first day of school. Plus it gives me an opportunity to Have a story idea? meet the teachers. His education Call 304-743-6731 comes first, before any extracurricular activities, so I tell them that I want them to talk to me if he does anything good or bad.” The teachers said it was beneficial to meet the parents, as well. “It’s nice to have a face with a name,” Netz said. “Sometimes, after today you don’t see the parents again,” Broadwater said. Broadwater, Netz and Vickers said they are excited for the year to start and don’t anticipate any problems so far.

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Winfield High fall sports teams set high goals By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Winfield High School fall sports athletes are practicing and ready for competition. The girls soccer team plans to add a third championship ring to their finger while the boys soccer team has set the goal to capture its first state title. The golf, cross county and volleyball players are no different. Each has set high goals this season and plan to work and practice hard. Here is a breakdown. Girls Soccer Winfield girls head soccer coach Marshall Hoff returns a squad that’s won two straight state championships. The team finished last season at 23-1-1 and once again Hoff expects nothing less heading into 2014. “As far as I’m concerned, you’re in the race and the prize is to be the last man standing,” Hoff said. “Training for anything short of that is not in the mind set.” The fact that the team has won the state title the past two seasons doesn’t make this year’s journey any easier he said. “It’s amazing that we’re approaching something now that most would think is impossible,” he said. Believe it or not, the Winfield girls program has won the state title three years in a row. It also happened in 1995, 1996, and 1997. Hoff said he has a good solid core of players returning and he’s not just looking to have a good team. “This is a program. Our players know what it takes to be a part of it. The young players come into the program understanding what it’s about, what’s accepted and what it takes to make the team,” Hoff said. The girls defeated Washington 2-0 in last year’s AAA state title game. It takes 25 victories to win it all. Winfield will begin their state title defense at home against Brooke at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.

Boys Soccer The Winfield boys soccer team finished last season at (8-9-3), making it to the state tournament, but injuries eventually derailed a team that accomplished so much. This season, Winfield head coach Mike Foster expects his team to be competitive, but he’s quick to note that they have a lot of areas that need improvement. “I think we should be pretty competitive,” Foster said. “We have a good senior group and some good underclassmen, we just have a lot of work to get to where we want to be.” Last year, Winfield won the sectionals, regionals and advanced to the state tournament. It was the first time ever for the boys The Winfield boys soccer team looks to gain another berth into the state tournament. program. The team lost in the first game of the state tournament to Parkersburg. “It was nice to make it to states, it was a good cap to a really important season,” Foster said. A strong senior group will lead the Generals this season, including Jesse Richmond, Austin Miller, Noah Laliberty, Nathan Keefe and Niko Stilianoudakis. “The seniors are going to carry the team and then we’re going to fill in around them. We’re just starting, though, and we’ve got a lot of holes to fill,” Foster said. Boys soccer opens up the 2014 season at a quad tournament in St. Albans. The other participating schools are Spring Valley and Clay. Volleyball Traditionally, girls volleyball at Winfield has been strong. This year’s team looks to continue to build on a program that hasn’t made it to the state tournament since moving from class AA to AAA. “We’ve come close to making it to the state tournament,” said Winfield head volleyball coach Paul Chinuntdet. “Last year we made it to regionals and we got knocked out, it came down to one point.” Chinuntdet expects 2014 to be the year his team gets over the

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The goals for the Winfield golf team are high even though it is a rebuilding year. hump and makes it to the state tournament. “We have some really good leaders,” he said. “We have Megan Mourier. We have Kaitlyn Legg, who’s also a senior, and both are big hitters.” The team will also feature a group of experienced juniors. “Kayla Bailey is our setter and she’s pretty good,” he said. “Kelsey Matusic is our libero and she’s already looking ahead to college.” Volleyball will open the season

at St. Albans at 6 p.m. Tuesday, “We don’t have that guy that’s reSept. 9. ally going to go low, but we really have a good average group and we Golf hope to do well with consistency.” Winfield head golf coach Kevin The goal is to finish among the Robunson enters his first season top two teams in the region in order leading this program. He said this to make it to the state tournament. is a bit of rebuilding year for his “We just need to improve, it’s team, but expects his players to be a short season and we just need consistent after finishing last year to work on improving before reat fourth in the region. gionals or the end of September,” “Well it’s kind of a building year Robunson said of his team. for us, our top six guys are all about The 2014 golf season is already the same ability,” said Robunson. underway.

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Winfield football prepping for playoff run By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Winfield Generals just missed clinching a playoff spot in 2013, but that isn’t dulling spirits any. Winfield Coach Craig Snyder has two dynamic athletes at quarterback this season, with competition being waged between Nate Smith and Brent Price. “Brent is much more of a big play guy, he’s more explosive than Nate, but Nate is much more steady and I know when Nate’s in everything’s going to be executed the way we draw it up,” Snyder said of his two options at quarterback. Smith started last year in the secondary playing cornerback and was also the varsity backup quarterback. Price was not a varsity starter last year, but was the JV quarterback. “Coach Snyder has us rotating between quarterback and slot receiver every other series. We’re both mobile quarterbacks and we can both catch the ball in the slot,” Smith said. Winfield finished at 4-6 overall last season. The Generals were on the verge of a playoff berth, but eventually lost some close games down the stretch which left them on the outside looking in. The team hasn’t earned a playoff berth since moving up from Class AA to AAA in 2009. Price and Smith have shown great versatility throughout camp – either one could play receiver, running back or return kicks if need be. “We’re both getting a lot of reps and good looks. We’re just going out and playing our hardest in practice,” Price said. “We’re just using our speed, getting the ball outside and running the ball downhill. We use our backs as blockers and get the ball out in open space.” Snyder said he feels like he’ll have more of a downhill running team this year with Isaac Withrow and All-Conference performer Ethan Copeland in the backfield.

The Winfield Football team will lean on its returning upperclassman defensive players to make a run for 2014-2015 playoffs. Snyder also said he thinks they should be able to run with some power this season. The Generals must replace Toby Show, who was the quarterback the past two seasons. Show broke the school record for passing and threw for more than 1,700 yards last season and almost 3,300 yards in two years, but this Winfield offense isn’t going to be built around an aerial attack. In spite of that, one strong point will be the receiving core. The Generals return John Hathaway, who caught 30 passes a season ago. Tyler Hill caught 26 passes and Jacob Lewis caught 24 passes. “That’s where we’re most experienced,” Snyder said. “John Hathaway was second team All Kanawha Valley last year and we have Tyler Hill, who’s a slot receiver and Jacob Lewis returns, so we have about 60 or 70 receptions back from last year.” The Generals return two starters along the offensive line in junior starting center Michael Spurlock

and senior left tackle Zach Nanny. The other spots are up for grabs going into the season. “There’s about six or seven guys competing with the first group, after that the rest will be backups,” 08/29/14 7:30PM A WOODROW WILSON Snyder said. 09/05/14 7:30PM A CABELL MIDLAND Defensively, the Generals’ re09/12/14 7:30PM A RIPLEY turn Isaac Withrow and Ethan Co09/19/14 7:30PM H OAK HILL peland at linebacker. Both started 09/26/14 7:30PM H OPEN last year and return to bolster the defensive unit. Withrow earned 10/03/14 7:30PM H SPRING VALLEY honorable mention All-State as a 10/10/14 7:30PM A NITRO sophomore. 10/17/14 7:30PM H SOUTH CHARLESTON The Generals have a good bit to 10/24/14 7:30PM H HURRICANE replace in the secondary. Smith will 10/31/14 7:30PM H ST. ALBANS start at free safety, surrounded by 11/07/14 7:30PM A HUNTINGTON two new corners, a weak safety and new strong safety. The positions are still being sorted out, Snyder said. tackle Null. really gotten over that hump,” The defensive front should be One thing is clear for the Gen- Lightner said. “We’ve just been stout, with returning down linemen erals going into the season: it’s close every year, so getting to the Dakota Null and Chase Rogenhaplayoffs or bust. AAA playoffs would be a huge gen, as well as Clayton Lightner at “Every single year, we’ve never deal for us.” defensive end. “Our run defense is still really SPORTS • INDUSTRIAL • ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION • HAND THERAPY strong. We have good players inside and our defensive ends can Locations in Teays Valley & St. Albans keep anyone in check,” said nose

The Lady Generals soccer team is practicing hard and ready to Winfield High School another championship trophy. The first game is at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 against Brooke at home.

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Buffalo defense ready to carry team forward By Michael Circle michael@thepuntamstandard.com

Any injury in football is unfortunate, but as Buffalo’s defense found last year, injury-ridden teams do not tend to fare well, especially when they are as small as the Bison. “We are a single-A school,” athletic trainer Robbie Gordon said. “When Hurricane loses five players to injuries, that’s not a big deal in the numbers game. When Buffalo loses five players, the team-shrink is very noticeable.” Buffalo’s football team has only 28 players this year, one of the smallest teams in school history. With such a small number, many players are forced to play every snap and some even play both sides of the ball. Still, the Bison charge on, looking forward to the upcoming 2014 season. The defense is back, full strength and strong. The players are ready to start anew and put the 2013 season in the past where it belongs. “The biggest thing we are focusing on right now is staying on our assignments,” defensive coordinator Brian Batman said. “For the past two weeks, we’ve focused on gap and coverage assignments to make sure these kids know what they’re doing.” Last season, the Bison had a difficult time being a young team. Batman said the team consisted of mostly freshmen that had to take on big roles against older, larger opponents. “We had a bunch of young kids last year,” Batman said. “It seemed like we always had new faces looking at us. Sadly, that contributed to the majority of injuries we suffered.” Gordon said the injury count

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The Buffalo High School Bison may be small in numbers but the players are healthy, well conditioned and more experienced. “We don’t want to just make “My goal this year is to not get he has assurance in sophomore was high. Buffalo suffered two ACL tears, two fractured ankles sure these kids will be ok to play injured and do my job,” Tucker Jacob Hanshaw. The inside lineand several concussions. These next week,” Gordon said. “We said. “I will push them where I backer suffered a season-ending injuries resulted in players sitting want to care for their lives 10 years am supposed to and make sure the injury last year but is back and middle linebackers are there.” ready to help his defense keep opout one or two games and in some from now.” Modern technology has allowed Caleb’s brother, Jordan Tucker, ponent’s offenses off the field. cases the entire season. “I’ve played both sides of the “If (a player) sustains two con- for schools to test their players is one of those players. He knows cussions in a calendar year, (they in the same way the NFL does. that he could be playing both sides ball at fullback and linebacker, and the defense is the most fun for me,” are) out,” Gordon said. “Neurolo- Computer ImPACT Testing, or of the ball. As a running back, Jordan Hanshaw said. “It’s where I’ve gists will put the player through a Immediate Post-Concussion Asgauntlet of tests to ensure they will sessment and Cognitive Testing, rushed for 1,400 yards last season been since the beginning.” The coaches are pushing the recover and consider whether they begins before the player takes their and scored 23 touchdowns, but his first hit, measuring brain activity feet also stand in the secondary as Bison defensive players to forget can play next season or not.” last year and play football like they In this age of concussion con- and keeping response time and a safety. “We have to keep positive this know the team is capable of. cerns across the country, all stages memory function on record to use “We want these kids that were of football are under pressure to as reference after a concussion is year,” Jordan said. “Last year wasn’t great but we can’t remember freshmen last year to play like take care of players. From elemen- sustained. Junior outside linebacker Caleb that. We have to keep it positive juniors this year, not sophomores,” tary school to the National Football Batman said. “We know they will League, concussions have become Tucker knows about injuries but is and not give up this year.” ready to hit the field again this year. No matter where Jordan plays, do a lot better.” a very serious matter.

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Changing team persona is the goal for Poca By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Standing up in front of a locker room full of your peers on the first day of practice can be intimidating, but for the players at Poca it’s not just about sharing personal goals. It’s about redefining an entire culture. “The first day of practice I wanted each guy to stand up and say what their goal was and some kids had big goals. They were not unrealistic, but they were big,” said new Poca Coach Teddy Stewart. The Dots will look to bounce back from a 1-9 campaign a season ago, and Stewart ramped up conditioning drills in practice with the mild summer weather on hand. “It’s tough. We definitely need to get more aggressive, we’re out here working our tails off all day every day,” said junior quarterback Beau Soliben. The team has difficult matchups on the road at Wayne and Mingo Central this season, back-to-back on the schedule. Wayne and Mingo Central combined for 18 regular season wins a year ago. Wayne nearly won a third straight Class AA title, eventually losing by one point to Bridgeport in the state title game. “What I’ve stressed to them is the word ‘redefine.’ We are redefining what we want, what the community wants, and that’s the big thing,” Stewart said. The Dots won state championships in 1994, 2001, 2002, and 2003, along with a state runner-up finish in 1996, but in order to get back to that level of success, the

The Dot Nation Football team is redefining itself and ready to take Poca High School football back to the dynasty eras. Dots must change the way opponents view them. “Some kids said they didn’t want to be known as just another win on everybody’s schedule,” Stewart said. “They wanted to change the persona of what other people thought of them and they were on the same page as me. The Cardinal Conference is not easy. It’s like the Mountain State Athletic Conference, it’s not easy, I mean there’s no easy wins out there.” Stewart, most recently an assistant at Hurricane, is undertaking

a rebuilding project with a team that’s only made the playoffs twice in the last 10 years. “I feel like everybody is going to work together as a team now. I feel like we’re more of a team now than we were last year, we’re just working together,” sophomore quarterback Hunter Wagner said. The Poca players agree the seniors are beginning to develop leadership roles. “We need leaders to step up. We have our seniors who are starting to step up now. We just need to keep our heads in the game and not get

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down in the second half, we have to keep our heads up and keep on fighting this year,” Wagner said. The Dots feel like they’re close to turning it around. General consensus at practice suggests that team unity is progressing, but they went 0-7 in the Cardinal Conference last year. “I would like to go .500, but anything is better than just one win. I don’t want to go out with just one win,” senior running back Justin Stewart said. Stewart ran for nearly 1,200 yards last season, mostly while playing quarterback.

Poca opens the season at home against rival Nitro on Aug. 29. The Dots hope to be in good shape when the time comes. “We played right with a lot of teams last year and just messed things up. We weren’t in great shape, now the new coach is running us a lot, but we have to be conditioned for Nitro,” Justin Stewart said. At the conclusion of each practice the Dots walk through the school parking lot over to a hillside nearby, they run up and down, not just to condition, but to “redefine.”

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Redskins’ defense ready for season-opener By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Defensive leadership is important and the leaders of the Hurricane High School Redskins defense say they are ready to take on that job. Their role this year will first involve them pushing back the third ranked team in the state, Huntington. “I want to show the younger guys the right thing to do,” senior defensive end Bradley Hodges said. “I want to push them in the right direction. I know we can be pretty good.” Head coach Jeremy Taylor has high hopes for his team, but he said they haven’t yet settled on their season plan. “Everything is still up in the air,” Taylor said. “The scheme is still a work in progress. We have younger kids stepping up and ready to make plays, but we are still moving kids around. We have multiple sets that may vary from week to week.” No matter the timetable, Taylor has a few defensive players that will for sure have a home on the defensive side of the ball when the season starts Aug. 29. “We will have Ethan Highlander at linebacker along with Bradley Hodges and Brian Hughes at defensive end,” he said. “The rest of the positions are still being battled for.” Linebacker coach Franklin Searls said coaches just want the defense to take care of their assignments. “No one has to be superman,” he said. “Our opponents are going to be making plays, but if we take

The players on Hurricane’s football team are prepared to work hard and together as a team. Their goal is to make the playoffs again. care of our own assignments, our defense will prosper. In the end, we can win if we play as a team.” The Redskins defense gave up 20 or more points in seven games last season, including a 63-14 loss to Cabell Midland and a 60-54 loss to George Washington. Hurricane made it to the playoffs but lost in round one to Capital, 38-10. “I think we’re doing better than before, though,” Hughes said. “We have different looks coming into this season and we are definitely playing together more as a team

this year. In the past, we didn’t all seem to be on the same page, but this year looks better.” “Everyone is doubting the defense this year,” Bailey Rose, junior outside linebacker, said. “I think we are more aggressive than last year. We are not going to get scored on as much.” One of the powerhouse players for the Redskins defense is also in a battle for the starting quarterback position. Senior Dylan Tinsley played in the secondary last season as a safety but would prefer to line

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up behind center, he said. “We have more skill and more athletes on both sides of the ball this season,” Tinsley said. “We have a good chance. I will play what they need me to, but I would prefer to play QB. I like playing safety, too. I want to be on the field as much as possible this year.” Searls said they changed the defense from a 4-3 to 4-2, placing four defenders down on the line and two linebackers behind. “It gives us more run support,” Searls said. “We have great athleticism on the outside, and more speed. With Highlander, [Dylan] Kimble, Rose and [Justin] Grant, we have four guys that can step up and make the plays.”

Taylor’s defense is ready and excited for the season, he said, but their minds are prepped for the first game in Huntington. “We are very excited for the season to start,” senior corner Matt Cooper said. “We have a tough opponent coming up in Huntington, but we feel comfortable and we feel ready to go.” Hodges said he thinks the defense will hold up strongly against the Highlander offense this year. Searls said he knows Huntington will make some big plays, but the Skins will have to keep them from stringing big plays together. The Redskins kick off in Huntington at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 against the state runner-up Highlanders.

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Hurricane High fall sports ready for competition Park at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Hurricane will get the chance to take on the only team to beat it Hurricane High School is gear- last season at Winfield Tuesday, ing up for the fall sports season. Sept 23. Boys and girls soccer, golf and cross country as well as volleyball Cross Country Despite calling it girls or boys have conditioned and put in hundreds of hours of practice. Coaches cross country, the two teams consay the teams are prepared to com- sider themselves a united front. The team members work together pete and win. Here is a breakdown of Hur- for the benefit of the entire team. “We run our program as one ricane fall sports and its schedules: team,” girls coach Eva Seccurro said. “We are one big family. The Boys Soccer Coert Voorhees has taken up the kids work together and we get great head coach’s mantle for the boys results.” Seniors Jake Henley, Sam soccer team this season and has high expectations for his players. Hughes and Joie Johnston took on “I want to make sure that as a the roles of team captains, a leaderteam, they’re bonding together and ship opportunity the three take very growing,” Voorhees said. “I want seriously. “It feels great to lead these girls them to build character in their lives. Obviously I want them to and the team as a whole,” Johnston do great in soccer, but ultimately I said. “The girls work hard and want them to be great men. Their make it easy to train with them on character will resemble that on and a daily basis.” The two boys team captains off the field.” As the new coach, Voorhees said have high hopes and expectations he wants to work on the team’s pen- for the season as well. “I am looking forward to racing etration, based on what he saw in a game against Winfield last season. in some big competitions,” Henley “This was a spur-of-the-moment said. “Hopefully there will be some opportunity and I took it,” he said. colleges there to show off for.” “I just want to see the team be in “I love soccer. It is a big passion of mine. I’ve played all my life. I the top two at the states,” Hughes played in middle school and high said. “We all work together for that goal and I would love to see it come school and I love it.” Voorhees is the youth minister at true for us.” Seccurro is excited for the seaForrest Burdette United Methodist Church. He has coached and played son to begin, she said. The team soccer for schools in and around looks forward to competing and Pittsburgh and played for Geneva making some names for themselves. College. “We’ve got a good group of kids The Redskins went 13-7-2 last season. The team opens at home for out who are willing to work day in the first game at 11 a.m. Saturday, and day out,” she said. “Hopefully, Aug. 23 against Boyd County, Ky. we can get both of our teams to their full potential and we can make a statement at the state meet.” Girls Soccer Despite graduating three players last year, the freshman class brings Volleyball Making it to the regional tourpotential to the girls soccer team nament two years in a row is a with six new faces. The team played strong last big bragging right for volleyball season, finishing 15-3-2, and was coach Bill Dimsdale. He believes No. 1 in the state until the playoffs that this year and next, his team when Hurricane lost to Winfield, will have the moves for a play at Coach Shelly Young said. Winfield the state title. “This is the most athletic group went on to win the state championI’ve ever coached,” Dimsdale said. ship. “We had a very good season,” “I have been coaching for seven Young said. “We played very well. This season, we are going ahead with the same game plan, but we are cleaning up areas that were a problem and strengthening some of our weaknesses.” All of the team’s wins last year ended with the Lady Redskins up on their opponents by two or more goal, including a 10-goal win over Cabell Midland and 11 goals on South Charleston. Their three losses came against Winfield. The girls will play their first game at home against Wheeling By Michael Circle

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The Lady Redskins plan to advance to the state tournament by beating cross-county rival, Winfield.

The Hurricane boys soccer team is determined to gain a berth in the state tournament. years and I’ve never had such overall athleticism to work with.” At the end of this season, the team will graduate only one starter. It has taken in a slew of freshmen that will inherit the team in the coming years. “I think next year we will have a great shot at the state tournament,” Dimsdale said. “We have gotten a strong core of freshmen that are tall and athletic and ready to step up to the net and play to win.” The team will play its first match Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Capital. The first home games will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 against Cabell Midland and Thursday, Sept. 18 against George Washington.

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Hurricane Boys Soccer 08/23 11:00 a.m. vs. Boyd County (Ashland, KY) 08/26 5:30 p.m. Capital (Charleston) 08/28 5:30 p.m. @ Wilson (Beckley) 09/02 5:30 p.m. Parkersburg (Parkersburg) 09/04 6:00 p.m. Russell (Russell, KY) 09/06 11:30 a.m. Ripley (Ripley) 09/06 1:00 p.m. Parkersburg (Parkersburg) 09/16 5:30 p.m. George Washington (Charleston) 09/18 6:00 p.m. @ South Charleston (South Charleston) 09/20 11:00 a.m. @ Spring Valley (Huntington) 09/23 5:30 p.m. Winfield (Winfield) 09/25 5:30 p.m. St. Albans (St. Albans) 09/30 5:00 p.m. @ Nitro (Nitro) 10/02 5:30 p.m. Cabell Midland (Ona) 10/04 1:00 p.m. @ Riverside (Belle) 10/07 TBA @ Huntington (Huntington) 10/14 5:00 p.m. @ Cross Lanes Christian (Charleston) 10/16 6:30 p @ Point Pleasant (Point Pleasant)

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Hurricane Girls Soccer 08/22 6:30 p.m. Wheeling Park (Wheeling) 08/26 6:00 p.m. @ Capital (Charleston) 08/28 6:00 p.m. Wilson (Beckley,) 09/06 1:00 p.m. @ Ripley (Ripley) 09/09 6:00 p.m. Princeton (Princeton) 09/11 6:00 p.m. Riverside (Belle) 09/16 6:00 p.m. @ George Washington (Charleston) 09/18 6:00 p.m. South Charleston (South Charleston) 09/20 12:00 p.m. Spring Valley (Huntington) 09/23 6:00 p.m. @ Winfield (Winfield) 09/25 5:00 p.m. @ St. Albans (St. Albans) 09/29 6:00 p.m. Russell (Russell, KY) 09/30 6:00 p.m. Nitro (Nitro) 10/07 6:00 p.m. Huntington (Huntington) 10/09 6:00 p.m. @ Sissonville (Charleston) 10/14 6:00 p.m. Charleston Catholic (Charleston) 10/16 6:00 p.m. Charleston Catholic (Charleston) The Lady Redskins volleyball team are ready to intimidate their opponents.

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Trustee at sale is under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person The increases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated classes. occupying the subject Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than average. property to vacate said Furthermore, the requested increased rates and charges are only a proposal and are property. subject to change (increases or decreases) by the Public Service Commission in its review of this filing. Any change in rates and charges will not become effective FEDERAL TAX LIEN: until authorized and approved by the Public Service Commission. 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LEGAL NOTICE Beneficiaries of the within named persons: I have before me the final settlement of the estates of the following persons, which shall be presented to the County Commission of Putnam County, at the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the 26th day of August, 2014 at 09:00 for its approval which settlements have been presented to me pursuant to West Virginia Code 44-3A-4a, as amended, (Waiver and Application for Short Form Settlement by distributes and beneficiaries) which settlements I have approved as indicated below: Estate of Hansford Wallace Cochran; Debra F. Brown, Executrix Estate of Betty Lou LaFon; Timothy LaFon, Administrator Estate of Lois Marie McClanahan; Karen Turner, Executrix Estate of Phyllis Ann McClanahan; Michael Bell, Executor Estate of Roscoe Everett McClanahan; Karen Turner, Executrix Estate of Harold William McKenney; Rhonda McKenney, Executrix Estate of Elbert Ancil Swain; Harold G. Robbins, Administrator CTA DBN Estate of William Jennings Young; Janet Carolyn Young, Executrix Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person may appear before the County Commission at the above time and place and thereupon protest his/her interest or else be forever barred from asserting such interest thereafter. Given under my hand this15 th day of August, 2014 Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 1t 8-21 ps

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From Page 1 into the camp to clean it up and fix many of the major issues facing the land, Kingsbury said. “There was a fantastic response from the church,” he said. “We were overwhelmed with the commitment to the kids and their future from River Ridge. They have just been an unbelievable resource. I would call them angels.” River Ridge attendees built steps to some of the cabins, fixed roofs, located water and gas lines and cleaned up the debris left over from the derecho of June 2012 that knocked out power for more than 670,000 people statewide. The congregation also fixed more than 60 leaks that were located in the pool and girls shower house, all the while covering the costs of labor and materials. The group consisted of master plumbers, electricians, carpenters and more, Kingsbury said. “You know, West Virginia may be strapped for money, but we make up for it in spirit, friendship and neighborliness,” he said. “These kids are our most important investment and the people of Putnam County see that.” In order to raise money for the camp, Happy Valley hosted the Run to the Hills 5K this summer. The run was not like most, Kingsbury said, as it took the participants into the hills and along the crosscountry paths that fill in the camp’s woods. Kingsbury said the run was very successful and has garnered requests for a 10K next running season. The 167-acre camp still faces

challenges, however, such as a water leak near the go-cart track. The leak would cost approximately $25,000 to repair, which would consist of digging up and replacing sections of pipe. “Once we get that leak fixed, other problems will be fixed, too,” Kingsbury said. “If we get it fixed, we can start bringing in other revenue sources such as renting out the camp to organizations.” Happy Valley boasts many amenities for youth campers that are out of the ordinary for the average campgrounds. In addition to a sizeable pool, the camp offers a go-cart track, a climbing wall and an elaborate ropes course that allows campers to climb high into the tree line and walk across rope walks and bridges while connected to a safety harness. Several of these amenities cause no small amount of grief for the camp. “We want to replace some of the equipment we use the most often,” Kingsbury said. “The ropes course, the climbing wall, the zip line, all needs work. “It’s much better to be safe than sorry so whether they need it or not, we are going to replace safety harnesses and lines.” River Ridge aided the camp’s cleanup process significantly but some had to utilize outdated or damaged equipment. “We had a zero-turn mower that needed an engine,” Kingsbury said. “The engine was going to cost $3,800 and by the time we had it installed, we were looking at closer

Camp Happy Valley in Scott Depot rests on 167 acres of hillsides and flat ground. A Go Cart track is one of the many amenities. to $5,000. We could have bought a new one for $5,500.” But things took a tremendous turn for the better when State Equipment donated a zero-turn with only 168 hours of use on the engine. The company even delivered it to the campground. “Thanks to all of the people that supported and helped get this camp open again, there is a lot of potential,” Kingsbury said. “It’s a great escape for the kids and they love it. They love seeing the wild animals like deer and turkey. I have people contact me from 500 miles away asking for information. This camp has changed and impacted

so many lives and I want to see it keep going.” The camp will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and Kingsbury hopes to make it an unforgettable occasion, bringing in staff and campers from years past and celebrating in grand style with the whole community. For information on the camp and to volunteer, contact Debbie Kingsbury at 304-343-4548, Ext 114. The Salvation Army is also looking for volunteers for the kettle drives during Christmas. Donations go to all year-round efforts, which include Camp Happy Valley.

nario-based training where the students are subjected to a mock attack,” Lucas said. The mock attack includes several certified officers in full protective suits attacking the students one by one. The students wear protective gloves, kneepads and a helmet. The instructors wear more extensive suits, allowing participants to fully strike and kick the instructor as they would in a real situation. “We want it to be as real as possible and as safe as possible,” Lucas said. “From the beginning of simulation, all of them are nervous or scared. As soon as they’re done, there’s a weight lifted off their shoulders and they have confidence in themselves.” Confidence building is Payne’s favorite part of the job. “You start with their confidence being minimal and by the end of it you feel like a small family,” Payne said. “From the first class, everyone is really shy and timid. You can actually see the confidence growing week by week.” “A large majority of the women have never had training like that,” Lucas said. “The sense of empowerment they get is incredible.”

Payne said women should not be afraid to join the class, even if they have never experienced something similar. “We start from the very basics of the foundation and work our way up during the entire program,” he said. “Any female at all can take this class. It doesn’t matter what physical condition you’re in – everyone can do it.” Starting in 2015, Lucas and Payne will be offering an advanced class for graduates of the RAD program. “In the advanced class, the student has already been through basic training, so it’s geared more toward physical techniques,” Lucas said. “It cumulatively builds on the techniques they already know.” With a more rigorous physical training, students can also expect a more physical simulation. “In the basic class, there are three or four aggressors, but the students are never confronted with them simultaneously,” Lucas said. “In the advanced class, the students might be confronted with a scenario where they are engaging three at once.” In addition to being simultaneous, the three aggressors will also

n The Putnam County Sheriff Department responded to a drowning in Scott Depot. At 7:51 p.m. Aug. 13 Sheriff Steve Deweese said deputies and Putnam County Emergency Services responded to the 2700 Block Scott Depot Road (Poplar Fork Road South) in reference to a three year old drowning victim, Landyn Fields. Deweese said the boy had apparently drowned within the family’s in-ground pool along Poplar Fork Road South. The parents are Jessica and Paul Fields, he said. Deweese said the body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office pending an autopsy report that was scheduled for release earlier this week. The Putnam County Sheriff ’s Department Crime Unit is still investigating the case, he said. n The Putnam County Sheriff Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Hurricane Creek Road. Approximately 5:05 p.m. Aug. 17 Chief Deputy Eric S. Hayzlett said that deputies responded to a single vehicle accident in the 800 block of Hurricane Creek Road. The driver of the vehicle, Delphine Geter, 71, was the sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, he said. Hayzlett said that it appeared Geter was traveling North on Hurricane Creek Road when her vehicle suddenly veered from the roadway and struck a tree.

RAD From Page 1 helped by fellow RAD instructor and Hurricane PD officer Cpl. J. Payne. “When I came to this department, already having worked with Payne at Marshall, the chief and the mayor let us open our own program,” he said. “It was the first community-based class in the state of West Virginia.” Lucas and Payne said the rest of the department and the mayor’s office hopped on board, allowing them to successfully train more than 150 students in two years. “When it came to equipment and stuff like that, nothing was ever argued,” Payne said. “They just bought it for us. They’ve all been supportive.” Lucas said the city and the community have both embraced the program due to how it enhances their community policing initiative. “That’s why I teach RAD,” Lucas said. “That’s why I’m a police officer. Just to give back to the community. I think it’s extremely important.” “I mainly do it because it helps the community,” Payne said. “It brings us closer to women in our community and it helps us build a rapport.”

While most people think of self-defense class as a completely physical class, Lucas said that is not the case at all. “90 percent of self-defense is what’s in your mind and 10 percent is the physical aspect of it,” Lucas said. “The fun part is the 10 percent, but the really important part is the 90 percent. It teaches skills that go beyond physical selfdefense. We don’t just teach how to physically fight off an attacker – we educate the women on how to get into a mindset of self-defense at all times.” Lucas said this mindset is based on four principles: risk awareness, risk reduction, risk recognition and risk avoidance. “If it’s possible for them to avoid a confrontation, we want them to do that,” Lucas said. “This is a full self-defense system.” The class is organized into eight two-hour sessions, each held once per week. The first class is mostly lectures and preparing the women for the physical portion. The next six classes mix in the physical part of the class with the risk awareness mindset. The last class is simulation. “Simulation is a realistic sce-

use more forceful tactics. “It goes into more ground work,” Payne said, referring to aggressors bringing participants to the ground in simulation. “It goes into a lot more advanced techniques.” Overall, Lucas said he hopes the classes make a difference for women in the Hurricane community. “If they can take one positive thing, whether it is a life skill, a mindset or anything else that would benefit them to keep themselves safe – if they can take one thing that would prevent them from being a victim, then I have done my job,” Lucas said. “If there’s only one I’ve kept from being a victim of sexual assault, then it’s worth it for me. It just makes my job worthwhile. I wouldn’t trade it for anything- I do it because it’s the right thing to do.” Each class cost $50 per student. Most classes have waiting lists far in advance. For more information about RAD Systems, call or text Cpl. Payne at (304) 562-9911.

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