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School board supports pay raises, union By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com
More than 100 customers of other Aldi branches traveled near and far for the grand opening event in Teays Valley on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Hundreds line up for Aldi’s opening By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
Aldi’s new store manager Ronnie Hughes cuts the ribbon alongside Aldi’s Operations Director Briana Markham.
The Putnam County School Board put its support behind the West Virginia Education Association and voted to support an increase in teacher salaries. Board members signed a letter and sent it to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin asking for the issue to be considered during the 2015 legislative session. Adam Feazell, a WVEA representative and business education teacher at Hurricane High School, spoke with the board at their Dec. 1 meeting to argue its quest to increase teacher salaries by 2019 and stay competitive with bordering states. Feazell presented the school board with the sample letter. Earlier this year, the Putnam County Board of Education joined 51 other local boards in signing a resolution that was sent to Gov. Tomblin and passed See Board, Page 6
People lined up outside waiting to make their first purchase as Aldi opened its doors in Liberty Square for the first time. After the ribbon was cut, more than 100 customers made their way through the entrance and into the aisles. “It’s awesome to open this new store,” said Ronnie Hughes, Aldi’s store manager. “I’ve been with Aldi 17 years and I felt like this would be a great location. We have great values, great products. It’s another option for people to save some money and get some great stuff.” Putnam County Commission President Steve Andes said the store would make a great addition to the county. “It’s another great day for the county,” Andes said. “It’s an undersold market. We have a Kroger and Wal-Mart and now we have Aldi. If you talk to the people in the county, they’ve just been beating me up wondering when it was going to open. They absolutely love the produce, the great brands and the low prices. It’s more employment and increases the tax base, See Aldi, Page 3
Teays VFD seeks members By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com The Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department is in its 50th year, celebrating the anniversary with the largest call volume in recent memory. The department has already run 972 calls in 2014, which Chief John Smoot said puts them on target to hit 1,225 by the end of the year. That would be a 23 percent increase from 2013 and a remarkable 246 percent over 2010, which only reached 354 total calls. “We’re a volunteer fire depart- Smoot See Teays VFD, Page 5
Putnam Family Court Judge Rick Witt ready to move forward By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com In the first of many changes to come, newly elected Putnam County Family Court Judge Rick Witt removed the sign from inside the Putnam County Judicial Building that read “closed from noon to 1 p.m.” Witt (R) defeated challenger David Hill (D) in the Nov. 4 general election and is ready to change Putnam’s family court system.
“We’re going to be doing things a little bit different,” he said. “The court house is open and will be open. We’re going to start scheduling hearings at 8:30 a.m. rather than 9 a.m. We’re here to serve the public.” The number one goal for Witt, who received 65.9 percent of the vote, is to take care of substantial backlogging so people can get hearing dates quickly, he said. Right now, if someone needed an all-day hearing and called to
schedule before Witt took office, the date would not be until the first of March. This, Witt said, is not fair and is not how it will continue. “What we’re going to do is stagger the support staffs’ lunch,” Witt See Judge, Page 4 Republican Richard “Rick” Witt defeated Democrat David Hill in the race for Putnam County Family Court Judge for the 26th Family Court Circuit.
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Yuletide in the Park Valley Park in Hurricane will host a Yuletide from Dec 1 to Jan 1. Visit Valley Park in Hurricane for this unique and old-fashioned celebration. Animated displays, horse drawn wagon rides, caroling, hayrides, Santa visits and lots of activities for all ages to enjoy. Call 304-562-0518 ext. 10 or 11, for dates and times of special activities not listed here.
on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. There will only be one tour per day starting at 7 p.m. There will be two small buses available for the tour and each bus will have a historical tour guide. The tour will start at the Barboursville Convention & Visitors Bureau and proceed through downtown. The CVB will also showcase the winner of the decorating contest, as well as stopping by the live nativity at the senior center. Hurricane Civic Chorus The tour will conclude at the performs Christmas concert CVB with hot cocoa and caroling. The Hurricane Civic Chorus For information call the under the direction of Dr. Larry Barboursville CVB. Stickler and accompanied by Mr. Tom Minshall will perform Live nativity at Barboursville 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 in Senior Center the sanctuary of Forrest Burdette Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h . Dec 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 Everyone is invited to come out and there will be a live nativity at the hear some sounds of the season. Barboursville Senior Center. Also the chorus would also like The elves will be serving hot to invite anyone who enjoys singing chocolate, coffee and homemade to join the chorus. It will start up cookies. The senior center choir again in January and meet on the will sing and Santa will greet kids second and fourth Tuesdays of the and handout Reindeer feed to all month, no auditions necessary. the good little boys and girls. For more infornation call Debbie at 304-690-5387. Dinner and a Show at Teays Valley Church Putnam County Schools “Voices of Praise,” the 45 voice Developmental Screening choir of the Teays Valley Church of P u t n a m C o u n t y S c h o o l s God, and “Praise in Motion,” the Developmental Screenings will church’s worship dance ministry, be held on Friday, Dec. 12 at the will present “God With Us,” an Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, evening of joyful Christmas music Teays Valley Road. We will screen and dance on at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. children ages 2 ½ to 4 years for 12. Admission is free. speech/language, hearing, vision, Also, the church is offering a motor skills, social skills, self-help free dinner for the community beand cognition. Please call 304- fore the Friday performance from 586-0500 ext. 1154 to schedule an 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner reservations appointment. are required by calling the church office at 304-757-9222. Persons Festival of Lights Tour unable to attend the Friday night The Village of Barboursville presentation are invited to view it will host a Festival of Lights tour at 9 or 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14.
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No Roll Sugar Cookies From Lillian Mick Ingredients: 1 c. sugar, granulated 1 c. powdered sugar 1 c. butter, softened 1 c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 4 ¼ c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. salt Colored sugar Directions: In a large bowl, beat white sugar, powdered sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in oil, vanilla and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt until a dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight for easy handling. Heat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten balls with glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake 5-8 minutes until set, not brown. Remove immediately. Do you have a recipe you’d like to share? Send it to us via mail or email and we’ll share it. email kelly@theputnamstandard.com
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Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Rd., just east of exit 40 off I-64. Cabell Midland Collegium Christmas Dinner The Cabell Midland Collegium is holding their 21st Annual Christmas Madrigal Dinner on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open a half hour before and tickets are $15 per person. The last three dinners were sold out, so it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance by contacting a Collegium music member or the CMHS Choir Boosters, or by calling 304-743-7400, ext. 7420. Collegium musicum is a Renaissance-style costumed ensemble of high school singers in grades 9 - 12. The ensemble is directed by Ed Harkless, the original founder of the group and 30 year veteran teacher in the Cabell County School System.
Live Nativity Scene at Valley Park - The Word of Light Community Church will feature a live nativity scene at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in Valley Park in Hurricane. All are welcome.
Christmas Play Bowles Ridge Community Church Bowles Ridge Community Church in Liberty will present the nehild005@msn.com or call 304Christmas play, “The Christmas 529-2335. Guests are welcome. Carol- A Special Request” at 7 Oakridge Bible Church p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. For quespresents tions, contact Stacy Fisher, 304The Trials of Christmas 541-7845. The Oakridge Bible Church will be presenting a radio play, The TriFederation of Democratic als of Christmas on WEMM-FM Women host annual 107.9. This hour long romantic Christmas luncheon The Putnam County Chapter comedy/drama is set in 1940 and of the West Virginia Federation reminiscent of an old time radio of Democratic Women will hold show. The story revolves around a its Annual Christmas Luncheon at noon Saturday, Dec. 13 at Sleepy woman arrested for shoplifting at Hollow Golf Club. Cost is $12 per Christmas and the Assistant D.A. prosecuting her case. Beginning person. Guest Speaker, Margaret Taylor, and ending in the courtroom, with Director -YMCA Sojourner’s. At- a trip home in between, this story tendees please bring non-perishable takes an unusual sentimental jourfood items, toiletries or personal ney that will delight and touch the hygiene items to be donated to local listener. The trials of Christmas can be food pantries. Gift exchange ($5 heard on FM 107.9 WEMM at limit.) All Democrats welcome. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. 10 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 10 to President, Dot Christmas Eve, and 9:30 p.m. Turley 304-562-9886. Christmas Day. The program will also be streamed live at www. Huntington Cabell Women oakridgebiblechurch.com. host annual Christmas tea For more information visit The Huntington Cabell Republican Women will host its Annual www.oakridgebiblechurch.com. Christmas Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the home of Kit Muth, 137 Stanford Park Drive RSVP by Thursday Dec, 11 to an-
on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 5 to adult at the Hurricane Valley Community Center. Cost is $40 per month. Call 562-0518 ext. 10 for more information. Ballroom dance lessons at Valley Park Putnam County Parks is hosting Ballroom Dance lessons in The Commons located at Valley (Wave Pool) Park. This is a four week class held from 2 – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday’s Feb. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Cost is $50 per person or $80 a couple. The instructor is Steve Prowse. Call the park office to register at 562-0518 ext. 10.
Read Aloud starts Putnam County chapter Read Aloud West Virginia is starting a chapter in Putnam County. An orientation session on January 15, at the main branch of the Putnam County Library at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you love to read and would like to instill this love in our children, join us and get involved. All are welcome. Please Karate Class at call Laura Boggess at 304-549Hurricane Park 1323 to RSVP or if you have any Isshinryu Karate classes are held questions.
Holiday Open House Friday Dec. 19th 2pm - 6pm Saturday Dec. 20th 10am - 1pm First State Bank Community Room 3754 Teays Valley Rd. Special Holiday Gifts, Product Demos, and Facials by appointment Call 304.993.0373 Order via Web @ marykay.com/meiler
Sports City U Upcoming Events * Christmas Camp – Dec. 29-30. Holiday camp is open to both boys and girls, ages 9-16. All offensive skills will be covered. Each person attending will bring their lunch. * Midnight Madness – Dec. 31. A big night of games, prizes, slam dunk contests, music, tournaments and more.
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Four Seasons Salon celebrates grand opening By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com After eight years in Teays Valley, Four Seasons Salon has moved to Main Street in Hurricane, celebrating with a special ribbon cutting last week. Salon owner Julia Parker, of St. Albans, officially opened her doors Sept. 1, but needed time to get settled before the ribbon cutting. Since relocating to Main Street, Parker said she’s noticed a jump in business because of the new location. “We just really like Main Street,” Parker said. “We really like the feel and the atmosphere of Main Street. So far we’ve been really happy being down here. “It’s a really eclectic group of businesses and everybody has been really nice, kind and we just wanted to be a part of the Main Street area.” Parker said she’s noticed a lot more walk-ins at the new location due to a higher traffic flow and the business being right on the road where customers can drive by. Parker has over 15 years of experience styling hair. The three other stylists that work in the salon with her all have at least five to
Four Seasons Salon renovated a store front on Main Street, Hurricane. The salon held a three day holiday open house last week. seven years of experience or more, she said. Four Seasons Salon does hair for the whole family including cuts, colors, perms and shampoo sets. The salon intends to start an annual “Jingle Bell Bash” every year on Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the Christmas parade. Sales on gift certificates are 15 percent off and free bang trims and refreshments will be available, as well as sales on retail products such as shampoo, conditioners and hair spray. Rather than spread themselves
Aldi From Page 1 so we’re happy to have them.” The new store was opened in a 18,500 square foot section of what was once Big Bear, which has been developed, along with the rest of Liberty Square, by Four S Development’s T.J. Summers. “It’s great and we’re glad to have Aldi come in,” Summers said. “They’re a national tenant and we’re glad to fill some of the vacant space we had where the old Big Bear used to be. We’re also happy to have brought another grocery store choice to the area.” Customers of other Aldi branches traveled near and far for the grand opening event in Teays Valley. Many Putnam County residents said they were burdened by the drive times to the nearest stores, which, before now, were in Dunbar and Huntington. “This is great because we have been going to the one in Dunbar for years, even before we moved to Putnam County,” said Scott Depot resident Andrea Fout Tinsley. “It’s good now that it’s a little bit closer to home.” Marbera Holstein came to the new store from East Bank to shop. She said they watched for the grand opening for months waiting for their chance to visit. The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce was more than happy to help with the ribbon cutting and add another business to their roster, said Ashley Alford, vice president of programs and events for the Chamber. “It’s a really good thing for our
member, Four S Developmen,t and T.J. Summers,” she said. “They’ve been trying to develop this property for a while so this is a great addition to Liberty Square and a really good addition to our retail market in the area.” “It’s good to have another choice to go shopping for groceries,” Summers said. “It gives people more choices and the more choices you have, the better off the community will be.” Aldi offers their store brand, Specially Selected, and customers said the store’s produce was one of the company’s strongest selling points. “This store opening means everything,” said Phillis Collins, of Culloden. “It really does because it’s closer home and the prices are right. The food is great. Everything we’ve gotten at Aldi has been great so why shop anywhere else?” The new store will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
thin, Parker said her stylists sole job is hair, ensuring they offer the best service possible to every single customer. “We focus strictly on hair,” Parker said. “We don’t do nails. We don’t do pedicures. We don’t do massage or anything like that. We focus just on hair.” The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Appointments can be made and special occasion styling for proms and winter formals can be arranged as well. “We do accept walk-ins,” Parker
Mary Jo Hendricks, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Excecutive Director Mary Champman and Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards joined Four Seasons Salon owner Julia Parker in cutting the ribbon for the grand opening. said. “They can always call ahead, make an appointment and get a time they want and come on down.” Everything customers need to know about the Four Seasons Salon can be found on the website at fourseasonssalon.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/ fourseasonssalon. “We’d really like for everyone to
stop in,” Parker said. “Even if you don’t need anything done, just stop in and say hey. We’ve done a ton of work in here and we just want the community to get out. We’d like to let them know if they need a place to go and get their hair done then we’re the place.” Four Seasons Salon is located at 2739 Main Street, Hurricane and can be contacted at 304-562-4400.
Liability costs for W.Va. nursing homes among the highest in the nation A national study of lawsuits again long term care facilities finds that West Virginia ranks second in the nation in terms of costs associated with such lawsuits, according to the West Virginia Health Care Association, which is calling for legislative action to address the increasing costs of such lawsuits. West Virginia’s nursing homes are experiencing high liability costs because of a “growing number of lawsuits, outrageous settlement demands and excessive jury awards”, according to the WVHCA, which is calling for legislative action in 2015. “The liability costs for West Virginia nursing homes are way out of line, and the legislature needs to immediately address this issue. Out-of-state trial lawyers, such as the Hattiesburg Mississippi law firm featured in a recent ABC investigation “Lear Jet Justice in West Virginia,” have engaged in
aggressive tactics that are driving up costs for West Virginia’s seniors,” said Patrick Kelly, West Virginia Health Care Association (WVHCA) Chief Executive Officer. According to Aon Risk Solutions, a global risk management firm, West Virginia ranks second in the nation in costs associated with lawsuits against long term care facilities. Aon cites the projected occupied bed loss rate in 2014 for West Virginia at $6,620 per occupied bed compared to Texas at an occupied bed loss rate of just $310. Texas has implemented comprehensive legal reform. The study is titled “2014 Long Term Care: General Liability and Professional
Liability Actuarial Analysis.” The WVHCA represents long term care facilities in West Virginia. More than 18,000 people work in the long term care profession in West Virginia and care for more than 12,000 residents each day. WVHCA is a state affiliate of the national organization, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
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Putnam Sheriff Department remembers Miller By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department held a memorial service and DUI checkpoint in honor of fallen Deputy Larry “Eddie” Miller, who was killed off duty by an intoxicated driver in December of 2006. The memorial, taking place every year since Sheriff Steve DeWeese took office, is used to remember Miller and remind others the effects of drinking while driving. “This was a sworn deputy sheriff who, at such an early age, lost his life all due to a drunk driver not even three miles from his house,” DeWeese said. “This is just one reason why once a year we can remember Eddie, and more importantly, still show Eddie’s parents that our thoughts and prayers are still with him and their family.” DeWeese said he has had a relationship with the Miller’s parents since he died. Following Miller’s death, DeWeese ensured a full military fu-
neral was held for him to honor his time as a reservist. He also ensured his mother, Selina, was presented with a flag in his honor. “I was his point of contact for the six days after the most tragic day that ever happened to them,” DeWeese said, adding that he promised them that he would memorialize their son while campaigning for sheriff. “That was something that I spoke to Eddie, Sr. about when I was running for office. “It wasn’t a campaign promise it was the right thing to do, that on the death of Eddie we have a short ceremony and then have a DUI checkpoint in his memory.” Miller was hired on to the sheriff’s department on Oct. 15, 2003. After attending the state police academy, he also took up the badge for the city of Winfield, where he worked part-time along side DeWeese. “Not only did I get to work with him as a deputy but the two of us worked together in Winfield at that time,” DeWeese said. “He was a truly dedicated and very profes-
Police News n The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department during the month of November responded to 1,216 calls for assistance, and made 16 felony arrest and 85 misdemeanor arrest. The Road Patrol also investigated 75 auto crashes, and issued 20 misdemeanor citations. Furthermore, the Road Patrol arrested 12 DUI’s and completed 164 written complaints. A total 23 warrants and 16 Domestic Violence Petitions were served. Home Confinement averaged 35 inmates with 178 home verifications and Western Regional Jail averaged 80 inmates per day. Process division served 283 civil papers. Tax Office accepted 81 concealed carry permits and issued 66 permits. Also, 451 DMV decals were also issued.
n The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department during the month of October responded to 1,370 calls for assistance, and made 49 felony arrest and 80 misdemeanor arrest. The Road Patrol also investigated 103 auto crashes, and issued 25 misdemeanor citations. Furthermore, the Road Patrol arrested 11 DUI’s and completed 168 written complaints. A total of 45 warrants and 17 Domestic Violence Petitions were served. Home Confinement averaged 36 inmates with 256 home verifications and Western Regional Jail averaged 91 inmates per day. Process division served 452 civil papers. Tax Office accepted 108 concealed carry permits and issued 117 permits. Also, 801 DMV decals were also issued.
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sional police officer.” DeWeese said he was able to get to know Miller well over the three years as Miller achieved his lifelong goal of becoming a police officer. “This was something he had wanted to do as a profession since early childhood,” he said. “It was something that he always wanted to do. And then I lost a young deputy sheriff with years left to serve to a drunk driver.” DeWeese said Miller was known for always being a good sport. In seniority, Miller was at the bottom of the totem pole. DeWeese said other officers have a tough time when in that spot, but Miller always joked about it and never let it bother him. “Eddie always had a smile on his face,” DeWeese said. “He was very compassionate about his job. He was a very caring and compassionate person.” In addition to working at the sheriff’s department, the Winfield Police Department and as a reservist, Miller also volunteered for the Winfield Volunteer Fire
Every year the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department holds a memorial service and DUI checkpoint in honor of fallen Deputy Larry “Eddie” Miller, who was killed off duty by an intoxicated driver in December of 2006. Department. “He wore many hats at such a young age,” DeWeese said. “He should be a standard for young people to know they are not invincible.” Miller’s badge number, number
35, was permanently retired from the sheriff’s department at the time of his death. To commemorate the memorial last week, DeWeese presented his parents with a law enforcement grade knife engraved with “35.”
It overflowed into the hallway and that truly, truly humbled me. I’m amazed at that and I really appreciate the support. “I’ve been coming through the doors here at the Putnam County Courthouse for almost 18 years now and everyone has been so helpful, from the security to the Putnam County Circuit Clerk Ronnie Matthews and his staff who have always been very helpful even before I was elected, the magistrate, the judges and prosecutor’s office have always been very helpful and I just appreciate that. I’m glad to be a part of that team.” Witt said he does his best to speak to people with respect because he understands the pain they’re going through. “Just seeing the help that the folks in the community need and the compassion they need,” he said. “They need to be talked to in a kind, gentle way. They need to be
treated fairly. “I’ve said this throughout my campaign. I understand that divorce is worse than death. People come in front of me and it seems almost like they want to convince me that they hate the other one, but I know they don’t. They still have feelings. It’s always hard to see someone else raising your children.” Witt reiterated the burden put on the children, which he said he witnesses on a daily basis throughout the course of his job. “You lose half of everything you have,” he said. “If you have two spouses that work, most people hardly make it on two incomes and now you’re trying to make it on one income. The best case scenario is you get to see your child half the time, but who wants to see their child just half the time? Most people want to see their child all the time. It’s just horrible. No one wins.” The scheduling process at the judicial building needs to be reworked, Witt said. Squeezing in another half hour of hearings each day will amount to an extra two and half hours a week and get things moving in a more timely fashion. “It’s like everybody is a team here and we all work together,” he said. “People have said ‘we want to do it how you want to do it.’ It’s like spokes in a wheel and it’s really, really great.” Witt has practiced law for nearly 18 years serving as an attorney with a concentration on family law. He’s a 1997 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law.
Judge From Page 1 said, explaining how he expects to expedite the judicial process. “One goes to lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the other one will go to lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. We’re just trying to get caught up and get the docket under control.” Witt won the Republican primary on May 13 by receiving 55.9 percent of the votes to defeat previous Putnam Family Court Judge Deloris Nibert, who served as the interim replacement for ousted Judge William Watkins. Watkins was suspended by the state Supreme Court after being caught on tape screaming and cursing in his courtroom. Witt took his oath of office on Dec. 2 and was elected to complete Watkins term which expires on Dec. 31, 2016. “I thought the swearing in went very well,” Witt said. “I was truly humbled by the number of people. The court room was full.
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Teays Valley VFD gives Santa Claus a ride By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
Santa is making his annual trek through the streets of Teays Valley along with the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department this month to give children their chance to meet the man in red for the first time this holiday season. “We’ve done it for four or five years now,” said Captain Jonathan Smoot, of the TVVFD. “It’s become a staple in the community. They expect it. People begin asking about it toward the beginning of Thanksgiving.” Riding in the bucket of a ladder truck, Santa will float down the street, stopping periodically to wave hello and say a few words to families waiting for him while fire fighters and volunteers pass out candy canes to the children. Families will be alerted to Santa’s coming by a lead car that plays Christmas music over the PA. They
can then come outside to meet the jolly man and the firefighters on their way through the neighborhood. “We do it for the kids and families and all of the guys here enjoy it,” Smoot said. “Usually when people see us, there’s something not good going on but this gives us an opportunity to meet people on a good basis and allows for an enjoyable experience for us, the kids and the parents.” The remaining travel dates are Dec. 11, 15, 17 and 18. Santa will leave the fire station and go to the scheduled neighborhoods at dark and will begin making his way around the community for children to see. In the case of weather or other unforeseen situations, makeup days are scheduled for Dec. 9, 12 and 19. The Santa event started as a quickly thrown together string of ride-alongs, Smoot said, but as TVVFD gained experience with it,
it became more organized. At one time, volunteers would raise their hand to play Santa, though now a more permanent performer has stepped in to aid in the success of the trips. Senior firefighters drive the truck due to the tight corners the engine might come upon, Smoot said. “Each year, it gets a little bit better,” Smoot said. “It was random. We had a Santa suit and whoever was here would play Santa. Now, we have a Santa Claus that likes to do it. He’s with the fire department and has invested money in a nice suit. Last year, we put out a schedule and this year we cut it down a little more to where it is more effective. We’re doing 12 days this year and 60 or 70 neighborhoods.” Vance Phillips transferred to the TVVFD a year and a half ago from Pittsburg and said the walk with Santa is a great program he enjoys being a part of every year. “People don’t see us on a non-
emergency basis very often and getting out there helps people get to know us,” Phillips said. “This event helps the kids be more comfortable, too. We spend a lot of time in October in the schools teaching fire safety and this helps kids to get
used to seeing us in the suits and not be afraid.” For more information or for updates and changes in the schedule, visit www.teaysvalleyfire.com or look up Teays Valley Fire Department on Facebook.
“We just want to see if we can get more people in,” he said. “I want to try to get 15 people that can assist in emergency response. We are looking for someone who wants to give up a little time for their community. Somebody that may have hidden talents that fit our needs. There are people that live inside our jurisdiction that if they could just give us a little bit of time, it would help.” Smoot said that while this particular drive is to recruit those who can help in emergency response, he is always on the lookout for community members who can donate their time and skills to help with specialized projects. “There’s all types of stuff to be done,” he said. “We’ll take anybody that has a particular skill set and wants to help.” Volunteers may become the sole responders for Teays Valley again, as the FEMA grant runs out in March. Smoot said he is keeping his eyes open for renewal opportunities, but hasn’t seen any yet. He said there is a tremendous need in the area as the department covers 34 square miles and 21,000 people. “If you put Teays Valley and Hurricane fire departments together, it would probably be the fourth largest city in the state,” Smoot said. “We have a lot of people living here and we have a lot of people traveling through the district. Emergency calls follow the population. So it just makes it a busy place to be.” While he keeps a lookout for funding opportunities, Sept. 4 marked the beginning of an ambulance service to help with funding, as well. “We do facility transportation, where we’re taking people out of nursing homes,” he said. “We’re trying to stay local. We’d like to do
six calls a day. We’re up to about two. It’s growing and it’s one of the things that will help fund this department.” While Smoot is searching for ways to keep a paid staff, the department is supported in part by the Fire Board, which Smoot said covers all of the department’s basic needs but gives little room for overall growth. “The Fire Board pays to keep the doors open,” he said. “It pays the insurance for the fire trucks and it pays for the utilities. It pays for the fuel for the fire trucks. Our budget this year from the fire board was about $105,000. It’s going to replace the garage door on this fire station, we just had roof work done, and it gives us training money. It
keeps the doors open.” Just keeping the doors open, however, is not a part of Smoot’s five-year plan. “My vision, and it’s in writing for the department, is by January 2017 I want to have four people on each engine company we have and the ladder company we have,” he said. “So that’s 12 people, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Paid, part-time, volunteer I don’t care, but that’s where we need to get.” Smoot said that while returning to an all-volunteer company may be required, it would not deliver the same consistency of response as the current, paid staff. “With this grant, we have to have six people on the scene in 14 minutes,” he said. “We’ve done
that 100 percent since the grant. Before the grant, we wouldn’t have been able to have done that. In 2012, we were dispatched 922 times and we got out the door 547 times. So there were 400 calls that we didn’t even answer.” Smoot said he hopes the community, while unincorporated, will still do its best to support the department in whatever capacity they serve in the future. “I’m just proud of what these guys do day in and day out,” Smoot said. “But we need to know when they have problems with us and we need to know when we do a good job. And I don’t know if we’ve been good at asking that. We count on them as much as they count on us.”
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Teays VFD From Page 1 ment that transitioned to what is considered a combination department where you have both paid and volunteer staffing,” Smoot said. “This is the first time this has happened to a West Virginia fire department. It’s right there between the full volunteer and the fully paid.” Beginning in March 2013, Smoot’s department has been the recipient of a FEMA grant funding 18 part-time paid firefighters, enabling the dramatic increase in call volume seen over the past few years. This grant, Smoot said, allows the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department to have two firefighters on duty at all times, as well as giving them the freedom to choose the employees that would best benefit the community. “We were able to handpick people,” Smoot said. “We picked them based on what level of training we wanted, what level of training they had, and then we just had to blend everybody together.” Smoot said they hired eight firefighters who had already been with Teays Valley as volunteers and 10 who worked in emergency response in other communities. “They’re all good firefighters,” he said. “They had the core, we just had to get them familiar with our equipment and with our area.” Despite the paid employees, Smoot said the department still relies heavily on a strong core of volunteers. “It’s still pretty important,” he said. “We ask volunteers to schedule 24 hours a month in a fire station. We ask them for another 12 hours of availability to where they can be home but available to come in.” Volunteers are so important, in fact, that Smoot is about to launch a volunteer recruitment drive.
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Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards honored Hurricane High School Austin Harper for earning the EQT “Student of Excellence” award.
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The City of Hurricane recognized Hurricane Middle School’s MVAC Football Champions at the Dec. 1 city council meeting.
Hurricane council closes alley, accepts $20,000 By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
The Hurricane City Council voted 6-1 to temporarily block Creamery Street to cut down on traffic and prevent accidents in the Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church daycare and preschool lot. Creamery Street is the alley that runs parallel to Putnam and Virginia Avenues in Hurricane. “People use [the alley] as a shortcut,” said Mayor Scott Edwards. “They zip up this potholefilled alley flying. Our duty is to protect the children.” Forrest Burdette’s playground is on the opposite side of the alley from the facility and members and parents have voiced concerns for the safety of the children as they cross the street. “It’s a definite problem,” Edwards said. “There’s been a few accidents but tons of close calls. We need to respect the people that use the alley, that live there, to access their back yard. What we can do is put a gate in that shuts it off for through traffic.” After a lengthy discussion and a motion by Reggie Billups and second by Marshall Ginn, the council decided 6-1 to set up a temporary roadblock on the alley that will test the effectiveness of a gate. Council-
woman Gerry Spears was the only one to vote no on the traffic lock, arguing that the beginning of the problem is on the Connor Street entrance rather than the Reynolds Street side. She said the problem was that children would be around every entrance to the area. Potential problems with the gate include traffic traveling west on Creamery will have to turn right into the parking lot of Silver Shears, which could be a problem with the shop’s owners. There is also no turnaround if cars meet the gate and aren’t allowed to cut through Silver Shears parking lot. If Silver Shears agrees and the temporary blockade placed by the city is successful, FBUMC has agreed to build an “L” gate in the alley blocking both the alley and the Silver Shears lot, Edwards said. Other complications could arise because of trash truck access, as well as access to fire and rescue personnel down the alley. For the meantime, the council will watch the effect of closing that section of the alley to through traffic. “We have been to the September meeting, the October meeting and the November meeting with no answer,” said Forrest Burdette Pastor Ellis Conley. “We are pleased with the temporary fix and look forward
to seeing how we can better protect our children.” Also on the agenda, a $20,000 Land and Water Grant was presented to Hurricane from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The grant will be used to build accessible playground equipment and portable bleachers for the baseball fields at Hurricane City Park. “West Virginia has many beautiful parks which the state’s land and water program has assisted for the past 50 years with nearly 500 completed parks statewide,” said Brian Aluise, on behalf of the governor. “Some of the fondest memories I have when I was growing up was playing on those jungle gyms so it warms my heart that you’re taking up this endeavor. Gov. Tomblin thanks you for your tireless dedication to the people of the Mountain State.” The council also took the time to honor the Hurricane Middle Football team, the 2014 Mid-Valley Athletic Conference Champions. “I’m very proud of the Hurricane Middle School football team,” Edwards said. “Those guys won the MVAC Championship 2014 and it’s absolutely wonderful.” After starting the season off 0-2, coaches and players improved to take a five-win streak. “What I like is that they went 0-2
in the beginning but it shows they kept trying,” Edwards said. “They lost two games, they kept moving forward, they were teachable which means they listened, and they started winning. It’s amazing when that happens.” Coach Mike Cochran said the team already celebrated with a party but Edwards promised the team a city sponsored pizza party in honor of their success. The team defeated Ripley 2826 in the final game, getting vengeance on an earlier loss. “When we lost our first game verses Ripley, we lost one of our best running backs to a concussion and then we lost our quarterback to a collar bone injury,” said eighth grade player Jacob Cooper. “We didn’t quit from that and we didn’t let that stop us from winning and we just kept going.” Edwards said he hopes the team will continue to be successful. “Eighth Graders…you know what you have to do next year,” he said. “The rest of you guys, it’s called a repeat.” In other business: * Hurricane High senior Austin Harper was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from EQT as a Student of Excellence, a program that selects one student from each West Virginia county. Edwards
recognized Harper’s hard work and dedication to his education and future. Harper has a 3.98 GPA and was a founding member of the Lacrosse team. * City residents will go to the polls Jan. 31 to vote on the excess levy, which renews every five years. Edwards said the levy is important to the city and will hurt if voted down. “It’s not new money, it’s continuous money,” Edwards said. “The levy has been in place since 1947 and it raises around $376,000 per year every five years.” Edwards said if the levy is voted down, it will cost the city two police officers, two paid firefighters and two street department personnel and no paving or concrete work will be done for five years. “As you all go to the polls Jan. 31, we desperately need the levy to pass,” he said. * The City of Hurricane and Miss Teen W. Va., Hurricane’s Cora King, are working together to host a toy drive between now and Christmas. Donations of small, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off by the municipal building at 3255 Teays Valley Rd. Monetary donations may be made in person or dropped off at the window of the building between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday – Friday.
for service personnel. “Our goal has always been to be number one in the state of West Virginia as far as teachers pay is concerned,” said Butch Legg, board president. According to a publication by the WVEA, Kentucky currently
beats West Virginia by $5,600, Maryland by almost $20,000, Ohio by $12,000, Pennsylvania by $19,000 and Virginia by $4,000. The WVEA’s plan is not to have one big salary chunk raised all at the same time, but to see the pay gradually improve over time. “The letter is not asking for a specific raise this year, but just in the long term by the year 2019 and continuing to improve has been the goal,” Feazell said. Senate bill 391 set a goal for teachers pay, specifically stating the minimum salary for beginning teachers should be $43,000. The money, hypothetically, would not just go within this legislation to new hires, but would be spread throughout the salary schedule. Under this system, a veteran teach-
er with a master’s degree plus 35 years of experience would see their pay increase from $58,000 to $69,000. While pay increases would benefit current employees, it’s not just about current employees, but also future employees. Fewer high achieving school students are pursuing careers in education, Feazell said. Research has shown students are looking at careers with shorter hours, he said. “With the huge retirement coming through teachers are leaving and there’s no one else to fill the positions,” Feazell said. “We need to begin the process of recruiting younger teachers.” School systems are often faced with vacancies that can’t be filled and shortages of substitutes.
Changes in school board policy 5100 will make recruiting new teachers a bit different because the policy will require higher ACT scores and GPAs for students who are planning on becoming teachers. “It’s a logical goal to at least reach the national average,” Legg said. The goal is to increase pay plans to help with teaching shortages, but the WVEA is focused on making the goal become a reality. The WVEA will continue to encourage Gov. Tomblin to process and develop a plan in order to reach the salary goal passed in the last session with senate bill 391, Feazell said. The board will meet again at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Central Office in Winfield.
Board From Page 1 as Senate Bill 391. The resolution was beneficial in getting the governor to include the teacher pay increase in the state address, Feazell said. The legislature eventually passed the bill including a $1,000 raise across the board for all teachers and a 2 percent increase
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Hurricane girls start off right, defeat Catholic By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
The Hurricane girls already have set one mark in what could be a breakout season, starting 1-0 for the first time under coaches Natasha and Austin Lowe. The Lady Redskins opened the season Thursday night with a 5646 win over Charleston Catholic, a traditional Class A powerhouse. “I thought we played hard,” Austin Lowe said. “I will never question that. We started out great, going 26-12 at the end of the first. I saw a lot of great things (early in the game). We’ve never been 1-0 since I’ve been here.” Senior Abby Watson led Hurricane with 20 points, including a trio of 3-pointers. Freshman Mary Rogoszewski added 16 points in the paint, providing a strong inside presence. Late in the game, Rogoszewski threw the Irish defense off its game with a spin move to the inside and a scoring layup. “[Rogoszewski] is going to be dynamic,” Austin Lowe said. “She’s got all the talent. She made that spin move that a lot of boys can’t hit. She’s got all of the tools, she just needs to get the experience.” Maddy Weeks, a sophomore transfer from Scott playing her first season with the Redskins, also hit double figures, giving Hurricane 10 of its 56 points for the night. “I felt good about the game,” Weeks said. “I feel great about the win. I want to win a lot this season.
Hurricane’s senior Abby Watson (12) drives up the lane for a lay-up while Emily Browning (15) waits to grab a rebound. I don’t want to lose.” Natasha Lowe said she thought her team was strong in leadership because of Watson, Weeks and Rogoszewski and that she looked forward to seeing what they can accomplish together this year. “I think Abby, Mary and Maddy will all play well together,” she said. “They rely on each other well and pass the ball well to each other. They know where each other are on the court and have a strong sense of teamwork.” “I’m looking forward to playing with Maddy and Abby,” Rogoszewski said. “We work well together so I’m happy that I have them.” The Redskins took a commanding lead in the first half, leading 39-
Attorney General encourages residents to give wisely “Each year, thousands of West Virginians open their hearts and their wallets during the holidays to help the less fortunate,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said. “It’s important to make sure you donate wisely and avoid making contributions to fraudulent organizations.” People who wish to make charitable donations can verify the legitimacy of an organization in a number of ways, including: Check with the Secretary of State’s office to see if the charity is registered to solicit donations in West Virginia; Research the charity on websites such as charitynavigator.org or guidestar.org; or Call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division to see if the charity has ever been reported.0 Consumers also should be mindful when donating online. After verifying the website seeking donations is legitimate, check to make sure it has safeguards in place to protect your personal information. When visiting the donation portal, make sure the website starts with “Error! Hyperlink refer-
ence not valid. which indicates the website has a secure connection, making it less likely for information to be hacked or stolen. Additional tips to keep in mind when donating this year: * Never feel pressured to donate immediately, either in person or online. * Be wary of charities that ask you do donate in cash or via wire transfer. That’s often a sign the charity could be fraudulent. * If approached by an unfamiliar charitable organization, gather as much information as you can and do proper research – contact names, address, telephone number. * Be suspicious of organizations that will not give you proof that your contribution is tax deductible, or will not give you additional information about its mission or how donations will be used. * If a donation request is for a local chapter of an organization, verify that they are authorized to solicit funds on behalf of the parent organization. If you are solicited to donate to a charity that you think may be fraudulent, please call 1-800-3688808 or visit www.ago.wv.gov.
19 with less than two minutes left in the first half. Hurricane began the game with two eight-point runs, split by four points from the Irish. After going into the locker room up 39-22, Hurricane slowed the pace to the point of only scoring four points in the third quarter. That allowed Charleston Catholic to come back to within three at the start of the fourth. “I think they kind of got out of rhythm a little bit,” Natasha said. “We had a couple of people in foul trouble so we had to have some people step up. Overall, I think they bounced back from it and finished strong.” Junior Kaylee Wooten also sunk some shots, hitting two three-point-
Hurricane’s Anna Gordon attempts a close-range shot in the match up against So. Charleston last Thursday night. Photo by One-Eyed Jack’s Photography ers and one from the free-throw line. Sophomore Anna Gordon and junior Emily Browning both knocked down a shot from the line and Browning added five rebounds to the Hurricane score sheets, three
offensive and two defensive. The Lady Redskins are set to play their next game against Capital at home Saturday. Hurricane is 4-6 against the Cougars over the last decade.
Gardeners conduct fundraiser The Putnam County Master Gardeners are conducting a Fruit Tree Fundraiser during the month of November and December. The public is invited to place their order for trees from Adams County Nursery, Inc. in Pennsylvania with a bulk order placed by the local Master Gardener program. Pending on the total number of trees that the group orders, typical savings per tree are $18/ tree for apple and pear varieties
and approximately $17/tree for peach, plum and cherry trees. Last year approximately 50 trees were ordered and people received substantial savings. Orders and payments must be received by Dec. 20 to lock in our tree selection but they will not be shipped until the ideal time to be planted. Price breaks, premium charges, disease resistant varieties, rootstocks and pollination considerations are located at the company’s website (http://www.
acnursery.com/acn_trees.php). A limited number of catalogues are available at the WVU Putnam County Extension Office. A donation to the Putnam County Master Gardeners of ($1 to $3) per tree, depending on the number of trees ordered, will be collected for each tree order. To place an order or for further questions, contact the Putnam County Extension Office at 304-586-0217.
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Poca’s Travis Naylor gets tangled with his opponent from Nitro during the Mike Ellis Invitational on Saturday at Hurricane High School.
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Winfield freshman Alex Hale sizes up his counterpart during the Mike Ellis Invitational.
Winfield, Hurricane lead area teams at invitational By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Winfield Generals put together a strong performance and led the way among area teams at the Mike Ellis Invitational, as the first weekend of the wrestling season got underway at Hurricane High School. “We did well with some things, and then we have a lot of room to improve on others,” said Winfield coach Mike Cochran. “It was nice to be in the championship round. We made some mistakes, but we know we have to work to get better and our young guys are wrestling really well, so we had a lot of really bright spots.” Senior JoJo Masi led the Generals with a perfect 4-0 record on the day. Masi entered the last round against Riverside looking to help the Generals win the overall tournament, but he was injured and the Warriors took the match by a score of 45-35. “The guys that we count on came though and then the younger guys came through really big in some important matches,” Cochran said. “We’re down a little bit because of the way it ended, but it’s the first match of the season. The goal is to get through regionals and states.” Even with the loss to Riverside in the final, the Generals still notched victories over St. Albans, Ritchie County and Sheldon Clark High School from Kentucky.
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“For having such a young team we did pretty well,” said senior Bryce Humphreys. “We have a lot of work to do. There wasn’t one certain area where we were really strong. We need to work on everything. This is the youngest team we’ve had since I’ve been here. I think everybody did pretty well. We lost some close matches and nobody got destroyed, but I think for what we have it was a good start.” The Hurricane wrestlers took second place in Pool A, winning every match accept one going 3-1 on the day. Freshmen Daniel Long and Ryan Thomas each turned in solid performances with victories in all of their matches. Junior Dana Dech went undefeated in the 160 weight class. “Overall the guys did pretty well,” said Hurricane assistant coach Levi Harris. “We have a pretty young group of guys and throughout the day they definitely showed some solid points that we’re going to be able to work with throughout the rest of the season. Guys are in the room working hard every day. There’s definitely room to improve, but overall we did well.” Harris said the team needs to keep working on conditioning and technique, but it’s still early in the season. “I think we did pretty well,” said junior Dana Dech, who went 4-0. “Our team wrestled strong and we really had heart today. Practice
Hurricane freshman Ryan Thomas prepares for battle during the Mike Ellis Invitational. has really been showing in how we wrestle. We’re really in shape. I thought we’d end up in the winner’s bracket, but we were giving up a couple weight classes.” Buffalo and Poca each finished winless, but both have young squads that are trying to adjust to wrestling at a high level. “We need to work on taking more shots and just be more aggressive,” said Buffalo coach Cliff Parsons. “Those are two things that stand out to me that we need to work on more than anything.” Buffalo has 10 wrestlers, but only three had experience coming into the season. The Bison finished 0-3 and were giving up 42 points coming into the tournament, which made things even more difficult to overcome, Parsons said. Sophomore Dylan Lucas was a bright spot for the Bison, collecting two wins before his final match. “We just keep coming back,” Lucas said. “Even if we get beat we just keep coming back. We need to take more shots. We need to get off bottom faster and then work on top a lot.” Poca has three wrestlers with
Winfield freshman Alex Hale sizes up his counterpart during the Mike Ellis Invitational. one year of experience under their belts, but the rest are first year guys. The Dots will continue to work on their aggressiveness and technique, said freshman Evan Miller. “We’re going to look at our
mistakes and try to go back into the wrestling room and correct some things,” said Poca coach Rex Nelson. “It’s about continuing the process of trying to get them a little bit more experienced.”
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Buffalo’s senior Olivia Dunn (24) drives tries to drive through the Poca’s Casey Skeens on her way to the basket.
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Poca’s McKenzie Ball (10) goes in for a lay-up as Buffalo’s Olivia Dunn (24) and Alexys Spaulding (42) try to block the shot.
Poca girls win over Buffalo in Putnam showdown By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com
Poca evened its early-season record at 1-1 with a victory over Buffalo, while the long Bison saw some positive signs as well as room for improvement in its season-opener. The Dots won the cross-county matchup 52-23. “We did good,” said Poca Coach Kenny Sayre. “Defense played really well and that’s what I strive for. We’re going to start focusing a lot on stealing this year. Just trying to score, maybe getting some easy baskets on defense.” The Dots forced 25 turnovers in the Dec. 5 matcup. Poca’s Aubrey Chandler took five of those steals to the basket and scored 21 total points on the night. She had nine rebounds, one short of recording her first career double-double. “I was really scared at first but once we started playing I forgot about everybody,” Chandler said. “We all get along really good, we practice hard, and we want to win because everybody doesn’t think that we can. We want to show them that we can.” Poca shot 13-for-23 from the foul line and took 71 shots. Though the Dots only hit 19 of those, the intense defense helped Poca get 43 more shots from the field than its Class A opponent. Poca took control of the game with five minutes left to play in
the first quarter and never gave it up, forcing turnover after turnover and winning the rebound game by leaps and bounds. “The girls’ intensity was up,” Sayre said. “We just tried to make some easy layups and get on the board early.” Junior Beth Jackson hit the boards hard for the Dots and came down with the game-high 10 rebounds, five in the last offensive possession in the game alone. She managed to knock down 4-of-6 free throws as well. “I did really well,” she said. “Usually, I’m underestimated because I’ve only been playing since fourth grade and these other girls have played since they could walk. To get that many offensive rebounds and to do as good as I did, I’m really happy.” Jackson said the team had a lot of freshmen that came up and fit right in. Their 43-37 loss to Class AAA Nitro in game one was an early eye-opener for the Dots, she said. Despite starting with a 3-2 lead and eventually falling by 19 points to their Class AA rival, the Lady Bison knew what their strongest points were, said senior starter Olivia Dunn. “Honestly, I’m kind of proud,” she said. “I thought it was going to be a lot worse. My guess was that we’d lose by 30 or 40, so I’m really pleased with how we played,
at least in the first half.” Buffalo jumped out of the gate with the jump-ball win and a starting three-pointer from Dunn, though it did not come until one minute deep into the first quarter. After, the Dots picked up two shots to take the lead for the rest of the game. Dunn still managed 3-of-9 from the three-point arc. Dunn said the Lady Bison were proud of their defensive efforts nonetheless and that their play on that side of the court was their strong point. “Our strongest suit is definitely defense,” Dunn said. “We play a pretty good defense, at least a 2-3. We like to play defense and be defensive players, but we’re a small team.” Michaela Lewis, a junior at Buf-
falo, brought down the team-high in rebounds with nine. She also shot 5-of-7 from the line. She said the team’s defensive play would be what carries them through the season. “For a young team, we played really well,” she said. “We played defense really well and ran our plays the best we could, but we’re a young team and we’re slowly working our way up. We’ll reach the top and be full force and take over. “We can play really good defense together. Everybody warns everyone about screens so as a whole team, we can play defense and work off of that to build our team up and make it stronger.” Buffalo Coach Jamie Ball said he saw the trailing offense all night
but saw some positive signs. “I feel like in the first half, we played some pretty good defense and had some energy,” he said. “It was an opening game and we stayed in the zone we wanted, got out on the shooters. I knew we were going to trail on the offensive end, and we did all night, but as far as defense goes, first half, first quarter, I felt good about it until we got winded.” Other scorers for the Bison included Randi Cobb with 2-for-3 from the line, Whitney Seabolt, who made two free throws and Emily Reilly who knocked down 1-of-2 from the line. Poca will play Herbert Hoover at home Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Buffalo will play in a tournament at Tolsia Friday and Saturday.
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Poca’s Interact Does the Senior Portfolio Fair really prepare students? Club contributes By Brittany Wiles Poca High School Every year, seniors are required to have their portfolio checked as a graduation requirement. Questions like “Is this really necessary?” and “How is this beneficial?” from parents, students and teachers are being asked everyday. “If there was something to replace it, it would be electronic portfolios,” said Patty Igo, a Poca teacher. She said it will prepare students in getting jobs after high school. “Yes, it prepares students,” she said. “It is important to present documentation of their high school activities and experiences, and to gain knowledge of the interview process.” Igo said there is not unanimous support for the portfolios. “I’m not certain how many, but a large number of teachers do not see the value in it and therefore do not support it,” Igo said.
Elisabet Morgan, Spanish teacher at Poca High School, said she has a mixed opinion about the portfolio. “I believe portfolios help students to be organized and to learn how to create one for their career,” she said. “I also believe that in today’s world, having portfolios is not an issue for a job. What I mean is that a portfolio is not the main base to get a job. In Spain and Europe, we don’t create portfolios, we keep reference people. If we have special achievements, we write them under “special achievements” in the resume that we send out. Yes, a portfolio shows achievements, but how many companies look at them?” The idea of the seniors doing the portfolio fair was definitely not a choice made by the teachers or students by any means. “This was a directive from the Putnam County School system as a graduation requirement,” Igo said. “They are learning experi-
Poca students on the motorcross track By Lauren Bethel Poca High School When you think of students playing sports at Poca High School, the image of football, baseball and basketball is what comes to mind. However, you can find Poca students on a motocross track as well. Bailey Jack, sophomore at Poca High School, has only been racing for two years, but he said it quickly became a hobby that consumed his life. “I believe racing is the most competitive sport out there,” he said. “Unlike team sports, you can’t rely on anyone else to win.” Austin Jack, brother of Bailey Jack and senior at Poca High, has been racing motocross for about three years, but this year decided to take racing to the next step. Instead of racing local tracks, Austin Jack raced the Mega Series, traveling from Virginia all the way to Tennessee. These races occurred every weekend all throughout the summer in different states. Austin Jack recently ended the Mega Series
with his last race in Blountville, Tenn. on Oct. 14th. “The only time school gets in the way of racing is when we first start around mid-August, but sometimes I have to skip Friday’s to go racing,” Austin Jack said. Brandon Dawson, a former student at Poca High, on the other hand, couldn’t balance school and motocross racing. He switched to Penn Foster, a homeschooling program, last year so he could focus on racing. Dawson does a different kind of racing than your typical motocross rider. About three years ago, Dawson found arenacross racing, or indoor motocross. It takes a special kind of rider to be able to ride on such a tight track like arenacross tracks. When Dawson found arenacross, he said he immediately envisioned this as his future career. “I know the chances of me becoming a professional arenacross rider is very slim, but it would really be a dream come true,” Dawson said.
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ence and constructive criticism, as well as positive comments, regarding student skills and the interview/presentation process.” Lindsey Harless, a senior, has her pros and cons about the fair. “I think it is beneficial because the interview portion of it will help prepare us when we go out for a job interview, but the length of the portfolio itself is not necessary considering the interviewers only want the key point of our careers,” Harless said. Michaela Shaffer, also a senior at Poca, said she thinks students should not have to do a portfolio. “It takes time to organize a portfolio and if you work or have school work to do, you really do not have time for this,” she said. “You do not use it after school, so what is the point in having us do it if it is only used once for the fair?” Poca High School students participated in the Senior Portfolio Fair on Oct. 31.
to the community By Brittany Bailey Poca High School The Interact Club at Poca High School is working had for the Putnam County community. In September, the club participated in the Buddy Walk for those with Down Syndrome. Members also participated in the YWCA’s Thanksgiving fundraiser in November and in December, they will be participating in the Children’s Christmas party at Sojourners. In October, the club participated in Sojourners Halloween Party and took up toiletry donations. “I love spending time with little kids, so when we went to Sojourners I was so excited because I knew that there would be children, said Gracen Masters, a new member to the Interact Club. “It was such a fun experience to be able to interact with the less fortunate.” Recently, the club went to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Charleston and served the people of the church.
“I enjoyed going with everyone else in the group and serving the people of St. Paul’s Cathedral, said Lindsey Harless, another new member. “They were all so friendly and appreciative of our help.” The Interact Club was founded by Tom Midkiff and Sam Sentelle. They are Poca High’s Rotarians and they also help with the club. Poca High School has been involved with Interact for about four years. This year, there are more than 20 students involved. If more students want to get involved with Interact, they should attend club meetings and participate in the community service activities. Currently there are no activities planned for the Spring, but the club will participate in a fundraiser for the Rotary Club. Members will also be participating in the Chet Marshall Memorial 5K Run. For more information, visit www.putnamrotary.com and click on “Interactors in the Community.”
Poca High Christmas concert on Dec. 16 By Courtney Hickman Poca High School After many months of hard work and effort put into marching band practices and competitions are complete, Poca high band students start getting into the Christmas spirit by putting together a more relaxed Christmas concert. The band began practicing for the Christmas concert Nov. 5 and will continue until Dec. 15. The concert will take place in the Poca High gym auditorium at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16. The choir will perform four songs accompanied by the jazz band, who will also be performing two songs at the concert. The concert band will be playing “Carol of the Night,” “Holiday Jambalaya,” “Wizards in Winter” and “Santa’s Ride”, while the jazz band makes things a little more groovy with “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Swingin’ Holiday.” “It’s always a fun time,” said member Michael Cochran. “One year some members even deco-
rated their instruments with Christmas lights. It’s a nice way to get into the Christmas spirit with friends and family.” The band is directed by Bob Carroll and student teacher Ms. Adkins. “Anyone who loves music is able to participate,” Carroll said. The concert is a free-of-charge event meant to bring families and friends together to get into the Christmas spirit and watch their kids show their talent and love for music.
Parenting and families class prepares students By Halea Vanater Poca High School Paula Null is a Family and Consumer Science teacher in her fifth year at Poca High School. She teaches a Parenting and Strong Families class and Human SDR (Human Services, Development and Relationships). In her parenting class, the students carry around homemade flour babies or regular baby dolls weighing at least five pounds for a week. During the week, the students have a baby shower. They also have a baby creation day, and a layette (a set of clothing, linens and sometimes toiletries for a newborn
child). The students have to deal with common problems dealing with infants, come to her room for baby central where they feed, change and bathe the baby, make a birth certificate, provide a daily log of what they do with the baby and a summary of the experience, take baby and me selfies and receive a nightly text between midnight and 5 a.m. The project is worth 405 points. “The baby project taught me that having a child can be a joyful pain in the butt,” said Kristen Matthews. “Also that having to care for a child during school or work can be extremely difficult.
“This project was definitely the best form of birth control.” Mrs. Null has two classes that take up much of her time. “Planning, preparation, and lots of unpaid hours,” she said, when asked how she balanced it all. She also pays a lot of money out of her pocket for teens who can’t afford to get flour or any of the necessities needed for the project. She pays for all the food and decorations for the baby shower as well. “Paula Null is an enthusiastic committed teacher and puts students and school on her priority list and she shows each student how to properly care for an infant or child,” said Ashley McClanahan.
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The Putnam Standard THURMAN THOMAS “TOM” GARRISON Thurman Thomas “Tom” Garrison, 75, of Eleanor, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at CAMC Teays Valley following a short illness. He was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Eleanor. He was a 1960 graduate of Buffalo High School and was a former employee of AVTEX Fibers with over 18 years of service. He retired from the Putnam County Board of Education with 17 and a half years of service. Tom loved gospel singing and was a member of the “Garrison Quartet” for many years, as well as the “Old Souls Trio”. Born May 6, 1939 in Putnam County, he was the son of the late Carl Garrison and Rosa Runion Garrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Carroll F. Garrison, Guy L. Garrison; and a son-in-law, John T. Errett. Survivors include daughters, Kathy M. Garrison, of Dunbar, Kristin (Micah) Casto, of Buffalo; former wife, Betty K. Garrison, of Dunbar; grandson, Sean T. Errett, of Buffalo; brother, Truman (Roberta) Garrison, of Buffalo; sister, Nola Grady, of Leon. Tom is also survived by all his special friends at Gino’s Pizza, of Eleanor, and will be sadly missed all. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor David Panaro, Jr. and Pastor Woody Willard officiating. Burial followed in Walker Chapel Church Cemetery, Robertsburg. WILLIAM HOWARD GOFF JR. William Howard Goff, Jr., 59, of Hurricane, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 at home. Born May 5, 1955 in Charleston, he was a son of the late William Howard, Sr. and Violet Virginia Gunnoe Goff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James “Ink” Goff. Bill was a member of Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, Hurricane, and was formerly employed by the parts department of Bert Wolfe Ford, Charleston. He was an avid fisherman and was a member of the Poca River Bassmasters as well as a dedicated fan of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Bill was able to complete his “bucket list”. By doing so, he and his wife traveled from coast-to-coast ending with a beautiful Alaskan cruise. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Debbie; his children, William Howard “Billy” Goff, III, of Cross Lanes, Brandy Lee Totten (Matthew), of Glasgow, David Wayne Goff (Heather Dingley), of Hurricane; his sisters, Sue Mor-
ris (Mike), of Red House, Bette Goff Ware (Steve), of Procious, Nancy Petrozelli (Mike Kinder), of Culloden; his brother, Robert “Hood” Goff, of Hurricane; six grandchildren, Cora, Nathan and Sada Totten, Kaleigh, Gavin and Maddy Goff; as well as his best friend of 55 years, Walter “Lee” Bills. A celebration of Bill’s life was held Dec. 4 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Tom Quickel officiating. A private burial took place in the Goff-McClanahan Cemetery, Martins Branch. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com. EVELYN LITTON HATFIELD Evelyn Litton Hatfield, 83, of Hurricane, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 at CAMC Teays Valley, Hurricane. Born February 6, 1931 in Chattaroy, Evelyn was a daughter of the late William and Sally Diamond Litton. Mrs. Hatfield started the first Kindergarten class in Putnam County at Winfield Methodist Church, the second one she started was Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church and the third and last one was at St. John United Methodist Church - she integrated music, dance and art teachers into the classes. She retired from teaching in 1972 when the county schools started kindergarten classes. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 116, Hurricane and a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, Teays Valley WV. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, The Honorable Senator R.F. Hatfield; son, Mike Hatfield; grandson, Derrick Hatfield; and great-grandson, Breyden Hatfield, all of Hurricane; and sister, Gay Pennington, of South Williamson. Funeral services were held Dec. 2 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Dr. Thom Chapman officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in her name to any of the above churches’ preschool programs. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. GEORGE FOSTER MORRIS George Foster Morris, 82, of Nitro, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 14, 1932 in Smithville, the middle son of the George Edward Morris and Amy Louis Brissey Morris. George was preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers, Edward Leon “Bud” Morris and Lawrence Dale
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Morris. He was a 1949 graduate of Harrisville High School and a US Army Veteran serving a tour in France and receiving the title of Staff Sergeant before discharge in 1952. Upon his return, George worked in the oil field for two years then decided to further his education. In the Fall of 1954, he enrolled in Glenville State College, then transferring to West Virginia University in 1955. In 1960, George graduated from West Virginia University where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering. During his college career, George was a member of Tau Beta Pi, an all engineering honorary, and President of Chi Epsilon, a civil engineering honorary. On January 24, 1959, George married the love of his life, Hope Stotts Morris. Together, they built a life full of joy and happiness. After graduation, George went to work in Niagara Falls, N.Y. for Union Carbide Metals. After a brief stay in N.Y., George transferred back to Union Carbide Chemical Plant in Institute to be closer to friends and family. On January 30, 1990, just prior to his 58th birthday, George
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - Page 11 decided it was time to enjoy the finer things in life and retired as the Production Engineer Manager after 30 years of service. George enjoyed many hobbies including his annual Canadian fishing trips, calligraphy, building projects and woodworking. His claim to fame was two identical Grandfather clocks that he and Hope designed and constructed, then presented to their children as Christmas gifts. George and his retired buddies from Carbide and Monsanto would meet every morning at 6:45 a.m. for coffee and gossip. Also, George was an avid, one-of-a-kind, baseball cap collector with a collection totaling near 4,500. George was a fighter of prostate cancer, which he battled for 19 years. He is survived by his loving wife and “Sunshine” of 55+ wonderful years, Hope Stotts Morris; son, David L. Morris (Cari), of Alum Creek; daughter, Debra L. Osborne (Rob), of Winfield; grandchildren, Bradley A. Morris (Morgan), Brigitte A. Morris, Randi L. Osborne; great-grandchildren, Caine A. Morris, Jaxson W. Farmer; sisters, Mildred Heiskell, of
Parkersburg, and Lillian Davis, of Grantsville; sisters-in-law, Martha Morris, of Parkersburg, Dulcie J. Dekett (Roy), of Mich.; brothersin-law, Lewis E. Stotts (Geri), of Ga., and Kenna L. Stotts (Linda), of Texas. Services were held Dec. 5 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Entombment was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. GRAY LEE PERROCK Gary L. Perrock, 51, of Rush, Ky., formerly of Hurricane, passed away Nov. 29, 2014 after a short illness. He was employed by Veolia Environmental Services. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Renee Perrock, of Md.; mother, Joann Brooks, of Culloden; father, Albert Junior Perrock, of South Point, Ohio; brothers, Danny (Donna) Perrock, of Ashland, Ky., Frank (Lisa) Perrock, of Culloden, and Jonathon Beetson, of Ashland, Ky. Funeral services were held Dec. 6 at Allen Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger Ramey officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
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E X E C U T O R : C . P. HURRICANE, WV 25526 FARLEY To the Creditors and 61 BURGESS LANE B e n e f i c i a r i e s o f t h e FRAZIERS BOTTOM, ESTATE NUMBER: 2070 E S TAT E N A M E : f o l l o w i n g d e c e a s e d WV 25082 9713 CHARLES ALLEN persons estates: HARRISON ESTATE NUMBER: 2089 EXECUTRIX: EDITH I have before me the E S T A T E N A M E : LOUISE HARRISON estates of the deceased J E S S I C A M A R I E 187 LOCK 9 persons and the accounts FOSTER BUFFALO, WV 25033 of the fiduciaries of their EXECUTOR: JERRY W. 9700 respective estates as listed FOSTER below: 239 BLUE LICK ROAD WINFIELD, WV 25213 ESTATE NUMBER: 2113 ESTATE NUMBER: 2126 9419 E S TAT E N A M E : ESTATE NAME: JAMES JOSEPH FRANKLIN ROBERT CAMPBELL KEETON EXECUTRIX: BETTY ESTATE NUMBER: 2064 E X E C U T R I X : ERWIN CAMPBELL E S T A T E N A M E : DARLENE D. KEETON 190 SLEEPY CREEK D E L P H I N E F A Y 2 6 3 1 H AY S L E T T E ROAD GETER AVENUE HURRICANE, WV 25526 C O E X E C U T R I X : HURRICANE, WV 25526 1155 THERESA R. GETER 1109 2331 CLEVELAND ST. H O L LY W O O D , F L ESTATE NUMBER: 2138 33020 3045 ESTATE NUMBER: 2140 E S TAT E N A M E : C O E X E C U T R I X : E S TAT E N A M E : HURBERT L . SUSAN K. GETER H O WA R D JOE E D M O N D S A K A 8 4 3 WA S H I N G T O N KIMBLE HERBERT L . HILL ROAD A D M I N I S T R AT R I X EDMONDS LEGAL NOTICE
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ESTATE NUMBER: 2142 E S TAT E N A M E : DENVER RAINES A D M I N I S T R AT O R : MALCOM P. COLVARD 582 POPLAR ESTATES DRIVE SCOTT DEPOT, WV ESTATE NUMBER: 2131 25560 7263 E S TAT E N A M E : K AT H R Y N J A N E All persons having MANN MCCANN claims against these A D M I N I S T R AT R I X : estates whether due or M A R C I L I N A F . not, are notified to exhibit MCCANN the claims with legally 234 W KING STREET verified vouchers, to the STRASBURG, VA 22657 fiduciary of the deceased 1933 person, as named above with seventy-five days of the first publication of ESTATE NUMBER: 2105 this notice or not later than ESTATE NAME: STEVE February 24, 2015. CLAYTON NICHOLS A D M I N I S T R AT R I X : I f t h e c l a i m i s n o t VICTORIA A. NICHOLS exhibited to the fiduciary 106 R O L L I N G by that date, you must MEADOWS exhibit the claim at the SCOTT DEPOT, WV office of the undersigned 25560 9412 fiduciary supervisor at the address shown below within ninety days of the
41. _____ Miss hot chocolate 43. Auditory ACROSS 44. MC Hammer’s “2 _____ 2 Quit” 1. Good for biceps 46. Last two words of certain shoe com6. “__’_ alive!” pany’s famous slogan 9. *Many Kurds did this from Syria in 2014 47. “Rambling Wreck From Georgia ____” 13. Unctuous Heep, of “David Copperfield” 48. *Beyonce and Jay Z performed in them 14. Not pre-owned together in ‘14 15. It made Harry Potter’s invisible 50. Antonym of #14 Across 16. Common Thanksgiving Day action 52. “Big Island” flower necklace 17. ATM extra 53. Leave them behind for riches? 18. Reduce, _____, recycle 55. Grazing area 19. *Captured drug lord 57. *Animated Oscar-winner 21. Zoo section 60. *Billboard Music Awards hologram 23. Go wrong guest 24. Hat part 64. Indian restaurant condiment 25. Old age, archaic 65. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 28. Musical compositions for one 67. Got up 30. African equines 68. Remove, as in a Pinterest post 35. *Suspect in PA police ambush was 69. A cool ___, as in money denied this 70. Takes it easy 37. Kosher establishment 71. They’re famous for being busy 39. Davy Crockett’s last stand 72. Snake-like reef dweller 40. Popular Creole vegetable 73. Arrogant one
DOWN 1. 27 is the ____ of 3 2. Russia’s ____ Mountains 3. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 4. Wood-shaping device 5. Barn scissors 6. Facts and figures 7. Tiger’s peg 8. Take an oath 9. Bloodsucking hopper 10. Displeasure on one’s face 11. “Piece of cake!” 12. Obtain or create, barely 15. *Russia/Ukraine “apple of discord” 20. Cattle control, pl. 22. “That is to say” 24. Suffering from gastric distress 25. *It caused a scare globally in 2014 26. Kobe, e.g. 27. Sad song 29. Off-color 31. The Phantom ____, Mickey Mouse’s nemesis 32. a.k.a. honey badger 33. White liturgical neckwear 34. *2014 Olympic site 36. Been in bed 38. *Infamous terrorist group 42. Type of monument 45. Jane’s mate 49. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 51. Type of sticker, pl. 54. *Washington Nationals gave away a Jayson Werth garden _____ 56. Ohio rubber hub 57. Olden-day temple 58. ____ for the picking 59. Elevator inventor 60. Come together 61. *Hope ____ set U.S. soccer record for career shutouts 62. Norse capital 63. Egg holder 64. Cause friction 66. Bond movie “Live and Let ___”
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first publication of this notice or not later than March 11, 2015. If you fail to file, any or all claims may by law be excluded from all benefits of the estate. All beneficiaries of these estates may appear either before the fiduciary by the date first shown above or before the fiduciary supervisor by the date last shown to examine the claims and otherwise protect their respective interests.
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Decedent: Kenneth Paul Nester Fiduciary: Brenda Joyce Nester, Executrix Address: 229 Maplewood I have before me the final Estates, Scott Depot, WV settlement of estates of 25560 the following persons, which shall be presented Any persons having an to the County Commission interest in the estate of any of Putnam County, at such person, may before the Courthouse, in the the County Commission City of Winfield, on at the time and place Tuesday the 16th day of hereinabove specified December 2014 at 09:00 and thereupon protest Subscribed and sworn to for their approval which his interest as they may before me on the 5TH day settlements have been appear or else may forever of December, 2014. presented to me by the thereafter be barred from Fiduciary of such estates asserting such interest. Fiduciary Supervisor, a n d w h i c h p r o p o s e d Given under my than this Putnam County s e t t l e m e n t s I h a v e 5th day of December 2014. approved as indicated 2t, 12-11, 12-18 ps below: Fiduciary Supervisor, Decedent: Darrell Louis Putnam County Chapman Fiduciary: Joyce 1t, 12-11 ps LEGAL NOTICE Chapman, Administratrix
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The Putnam Standard LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Request for Quotations Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department Re: 45 minute, 4500 PSI Breathing Air Cylinders for the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department...Bid # 14-002 Date: December 2, 2014 Bid Opening: Bid packets must be received on or before Friday, January, 2, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 105 Poplar Fork, Scott Depot, WV 25560. (P.O. Box 57, Scott Depot, WV 25560 if mailed). Bids will be opened on Monday, January, 5, 2015 at 11am at 105 Poplar Fork Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: PLEASE USE THIS FORM AS THE COVER SHEET FOR YOUR BID Bids must be received in a sealed envelope with the date, time, and bid number referenced on the outside of the envelope. Faxed/ emailed bids will not be accepted. Bid must specify F.O.B. Delivery Point, unless otherwise indicated. All bids should be signed by the responsible party indicating all facts of the bid the total amount of the bid. The Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department reserves the right to accept or reject any part or in whole any bid submitted, whichever is in the best interest of the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department. ITEM: 45 minute, 4500 PSI Breathing Air Cylinders for the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department
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Faxed or e-mailed bids Primary Contact Person: will not be accepted. John Smoot, Fire Chief Secondary Contact SPECIFICATIONS: The Person: Keith Gwinn following specifications Teays Valley Volunteer are intended to describe Fire Department 45 minute, 4500 PSI 105 Poplar Fork Road Breathing Air Cylinders. P.O. B0X 57 The final pricing will Scott depot, WV 25356 i n c l u d e a p p r o p r i a t e Voice: (304) 757-7075 packaging and shipping of Fax: (304) 757-7717 the purchased cylinders for the Teays Valley Volunteer B I D O P E N I N G : ( 2 ) Fire Department. The copies of bids must be details contained in these received in a sealed specifications are not envelope, with the date designed to exclude any a n d t i m e o f t h e b i d vendor from bidding, but opening on the outside are offered as a means of of the envelope, on or describing the needs of before Friday, January, 2, the Teays Valley Volunteer 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Department. Where Teays Valley Volunteer brand names may be used, Fire Department, 105 the words “or equal” are Poplar Fork, Scott Depot, assumed to be followed. WV 25560. (P.O. Box 57, All specifications are Scott Depot, WV 25560 minimum requirements. if mailed). Bids will be opened on Monday, 2t, 12-11, 12-18 ps January, 5, 2015 at 11am at 105 Poplar Fork Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560 Faxed or e-mailed bids LEGAL NOTICE will not be accepted. Request for Quotations Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department Re: Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment for the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department...Bid # 14-001 Date: December 2, 2014 Bid Opening: Bid packets must be received on or before Friday, January, 2, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 105 Poplar Fork, Scott Depot, WV 25560. (P.O. Box 57, Scott Depot, WV 25560 if mailed). Bids will be opened on Monday, January, 5, 2015 at 11am at 105 Poplar Fork Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: PLEASE USE THIS FORM AS THE COVER SHEET FOR YOUR BID
Bids must be received in SPECIFICATIONS· a sealed envelope with the Teays Valley Volunteer date, time, and bid number Fire Department referenced on the outside of the envelope. Faxed/ Primary Contact Person: emailed bids will not be John Smoot, Fire Chief accepted. Secondary Contact Person: Keith Gwinn Bid must specify F.O.B. Teays Valley Volunteer Delivery Point, unless Fire Department otherwise indicated. All 105 Poplar Fork Road bids should be signed P.O. B0X 57 by the responsible party Scott depot, WV 25356 indicating all facts of the Voice: (304) 757-7075 bid the total amount of Fax: (304) 757-7717 the bid. BID OPENING: (2) copies of bids must be received in a sealed envelope, with the date and time of the bid opening on the outside of the envelope, on or before Friday, January, 2, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 105 Poplar Fork, Scott Depot, WV 25560. (P.O. Box 57, Scott Depot, WV 25560 if mailed). Bids will be opened on Monday, January, 5, 2015 at 11am at 105 Poplar Fork Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560
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The Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department reserves the right to accept or reject any part or in whole any bid submitted, whichever is in the best interest of the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department. ITEM: Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment for the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department SPECIFICATIONS· Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department
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Paper: Putnam Standard The following has applied for a WV NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit Modification for this facility or activity: Appl. No.: WV0027154 Applicant: POCA SANITARY BD TOWN OF PO BOX 232 POCA, WV 25159 Location: POCA, PUTNAM COUNTY
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acting on the permit modification application. Correspondence should include the name, address and the telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the nature of the issues raised. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever a finding is made, on the basis of requests, that there is a significant degree of public interest on issues relevant to the Draft Permit Modification(s). Interested persons may contact the public information office to obtain further information.
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Short Form Settlement of Estates To the Creditors, Distributees and Beneficiaries of the within named persons: I have before me the final settlement of the estates of the following persons, which shall be presented to the County Commission of Putnam County, at the Courthouse, in the City of Winfield, on Tuesday the 16th day of December 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 Chester L. Adkins
Robin L. Niebur, Executrix
Estate of Margie Lou Ashby
Margaret Jividen, Administratrix
Estate of Thomas G. Ashby Sr.
Margaret Jividen, Executrix
Estate of Dencil D. Barnett
Dencil Lee Barnett, Executor
Estate of Mason Lee Eastridge
Ronald K. Eastridge, Executor
Estate of Betty Jo Ferrell
Brian Farrell, Executor
Estate of Lana Marie Gerlach
Christopher Gerlach, Administrator
Estate of Richard Michael Gerlach
Christopher Gerlach, Administrator
Estate of Alvin Clifford Geyer, Sr.
Phillip Craig Geyer, Executor
Estate of Inez Childers Grady
Stephen C. Sluss, Administrator CTA
Estate of Franklin Delano Johnston
Eloise J. Johnston, Executrix
Estate of Martha Mabel Jones
Nancy Elaine Lucas, Co-Executrix Karen Sue Snyder, Co-Executrix
Estate of Claro Brooks Kayser
Bruce Wayne Kayser, Executor
Estate of Opal L. Kayser
Bruce Wayne Kayser, Executor
Estate of John William Kelley, Jr.
Donna M. Lain-Taylor, Administratrix
Estate of Carl Donald Little
Eleanor J. Little, Executrix
Estate of Frances Beatrice Mallett
Danny L. Mallett, Executor
Estate of Alva Edward Riffee
Carolyn J. Riffee, Executrix
Estate of Ray Edward Sayre
Kevin Blaine Sayre, Executor
Estate of Dorothy Jean Schneiter
George R. Schneiter, Executor
Estate of Vivian June Taylor
Vilma Jean Thomas, Executrix
Estate of Charles Ray Thompson
Jessie Lou Thompson, Executrix
Estate of Verdene K. Tinsley
Murlene S. Starcher, Executrix
Estate of Danny Keith Whittington
Danielle Mathes, Administratrix
Latitude: 38:23:20 Longitude: 81:47:45 Receiving Stream: Kanawha River Activity: To modify the permit to incorporate the requirements relative to Title 33, Series 2 of the West Virginia Legislative Rules for the processing and disposal of sewage sludge generated by the wastewater treatment plant. Sewage sludge generated and/or processed at the permittee’s facility shall be land applied, provided that the sewage sludge shall not be applied in a manner that exceeds the agronomic or lifetime loading rates. These land application site(s) meet all other regulatory standards and are identified as follows: Karen Casto on Steele Ridge Road, Red House, WV.
SPECIFICATIONS: The following specifications are intended to describe Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment. The final pricing will include proper sizing and shipping of the purchased ensembles for the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The details contained in these specifications are not designed to exclude any vendor from bidding, but are offered as a means of describing the needs of the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Where brand names may be used, the words “or equal” are Business conducted: Municipality assumed to be followed. All specifications are Implementation: minimum requirements. N/A 2t, 12-11, 12-18 ps On the basis of review of the application, the “Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a)),” and the “West STATE OF WEST Vi rg i n i a L e g i s l a t i v e VIRGINIA Rules,” the State of West DEPARTMENT OF Virginia will act on the ENVIRONMENTAL above application. PROTECTION DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE Any interested person may submit written MANAGEMENT comments on the draft permit modification and PUBLIC NOTICE may request a public W E S T V I R G I N I A hearing by addressing D E PA RT M E N T O F such to the Director of E N V I R O N M E N TA L the Division of Water and P R O T E C T I O N ’ S , Waste Management within P U B L I C 30 days of the date of I N F O R M A T I O N the public notice. Such OFFICE, 6 0 1 comments or requests 5 7 T H S T R E E T S E , should be addressed to: CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) Director, Division of Water and Waste Management, 926-0440. DEP APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA ATTN: Lori Devereux, N A T I O N A L Permitting Section P O L L U T A N T 601 57th Street SE D I S C H A R G E Charleston, WV E L I M I N A T I O N 25304-2345 S Y S T E M WA T E R P O L L U T I O N The public comment CONTROL PERMIT period begins December 11, 2014 and ends January MODIFICATION 10, 2015. Public Notice No.: L-91Comments received 14 Public Notice Date : within this period will be considered prior to December 11, 2014
The application, draft permit modification and any required fact sheet may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Wa s t e M a n a g e m e n t Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Division at a nominal cost. Calls must be made 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1t, 12-11 ps
PUBLIC NOTICE The WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Putnam PSD have proposed a settlement of Administrative Consent Order No. 8101 which resolves violation(s) of the WV Water Pollution Control Act which occurred in Putnam County, WV. In accordance with the proposed Consent Order, Putnam PSD has agreed to pay administrative penalties and to comply with the Act. Final settlement is subject to comments received during the thirty (30) day period ending January 10, 2015. Further information about this Administrative Consent Order is available by contacting t h e C h i e f I n s p e c t o r, WVDEP/Environmental Enforcement, 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304, (304) 9260470 or by accessing WV Department of Environmental Protection’s website at http://www.dep.wv.gov/ pio/Pages/Settlements,O rdersouttopublicnotice. aspx
Any persons having an interest in the estate of any such person may appear before the County Commission at the above time and place and thereupon protest his/her interest or else be forever barred from asserting such interest thereafter. Given under my hand this 5th day of December 2014. Fiduciary Supervisor, Putnam County 1t, 12-11 ps
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Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va. invites applications for a fulltime Associate Degree Nursing Faculty position beginning January 2015. The person holding this position will teach in the Fundamentals course and medical-surgical nursing for the College’s ACEN-accredited Nursing program. D&E’s Nursing program has recently revised its curriculum to align with QSEN competencies. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For a full job description go to: dewv.edu/human-resources/job-postings
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LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402839 Tammy L. St. Clair) To: , , W G YOUNG or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, or assigns. You will take notice that TAMMY L. ST. CLAIR, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No. 402839, located in CURRY DISTRICT, LOT 183 PLT 3 HURRICANE HTS which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of YOUNG, W.G., and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Tammy L. St. Clair requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 12/29/2014, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 12/29/2014, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 12/29/2014. $360.68 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 12/29/2014. $0.00
$68.05 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $693.81 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00
Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 11-27, 12-4, 12-11 ps
Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 12/29/2014. $0.00
(2013-S-00000064 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION ANDERSON)
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$897.47
You may redeem at any time before 12/29/2014 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/14/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 11-27, 12-4, 12-11 ps
LEGAL NOTICE (2013-S-00000062 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION ANDERSON) To: BRIAN WILLIAM SMITH, o r h e i r s a t l a w, d e v i s e e s , creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000062, LOT 1 CORDOBA ESTS, located in SCOTT, which was returned delinquent in the name of SMITH BRYAN WILLIAM, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21 st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $167.28 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015.
the above total less any unearned interest. Return to WV State Auditor’s O ff i c e , C o u n t y C o l l e c t i o n s Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888-5096568. 3t 11-27, 12-4, 12-11 ps
LEGAL NOTICE Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $929.14
Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 12/29/2014. $536.79
Total Required
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To: HEIRS OF EUGENE R NOFFSINGER, I, OCCUPANT, o r h e i r s a t l a w, d e v i s e e s , creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000064, LOTS 30 & 31 BLK 10 N NITRO, located in UNION, which was returned delinquent in the name of NOFFSINGER EUGENE R I, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $228.39 Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015. $127.36 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $703.30 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00 Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $1,059.05 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying
(2013-S-00000063 – Putnam County – DANNY J & MARION ANDERSON) To: TAMMY J CHAPMAN, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE S E RV I C E B O A R D , W V STATE TAX DEPARTMENT, OCCUPANT, or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors, assigns, all unknown heirs, guardians, conservators, fiduciaries, administrators, or lienholders. You will take notice that DANNY J & MARION L ANDERSON, the purchaser of the tax lien(s) on the following real estate, Certificate of Sale: 2013-S-00000063, LTS 1 9 & 2 0 G R E N A D A E S T, located in SCOTT, which was returned delinquent in the name of CHAPMAN TAMMY J, and for which the tax lien(s) thereon was sold by the sheriff of Putnam County at the sale for the delinquent taxes made on the 21 st day of November, 2013, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after April 1, 2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay on the last day, March 31, 2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to March 31, 2015. $321.99
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WHITNEY R CONLEY – PERSONAL SERVICE, MERS AS BENEFICIARY OF TRUST DEED BOOK 978 PAGE 810, MICHAEL BELL AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST DEED BOOK 978 PAGE 810, MICHAEL J BELL TRUSTEE OF DEED OF TRUST FOR LOAN # 13531551, OCCUPANT, MICHAEL J BELL TRUSTEE OF DEED OF TRUST FOR LOAN # 13531551 – REGULAR MAIL, OCCUPANT – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. You will take notice that MARY E. LAMBERT, the purchaser of the the following real estate, Certification No.: 402801, located in POCA DISTRICT, LOTS 123 & 124 SEC 1 FORREST PK which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of OWENS ALLYSON H 2011-12, CONLEY GABRIEL S ET UX 2013 and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Mary E. Lambert requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/02/2015. $440.05
Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest from January 1, 2014 following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $722.29 Amount paid for other statutory costs with Interest from following the sheriff’s sale to March 31, 2015. $0.00 Total Amount Payable to Sheriff – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff and Treasurer of Putnam County. $1,263.23 Cost of Certification of Redemption – cashier check, money order or certified check must be made payable to The Honorable Glen B. Gainer, III, State Auditor. $35.00 You may redeem at any time before March 31, 2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 11-27, 12-4, 12-11 ps
LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402801 Mary E. Lambert) To: , , GABRIEL S CONLEY, WHITNEY R CONLEY, MERS BENEFICIARY OF TRUST FOR LOAN #13531551, GABRIEL S CONLEY – REGULAR MAIL, WHITNEY R CONLEY – REGULAR MAIL, MERS BENEFICIARY OF TRUST FOR LOAN # 13531551 – REGULAR MAIL, GABRIEL S CONLEY – P E R S O N A L S E RV I C E ,
Glenn Yeager II
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on or before 01/02/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/02/2015. $367.53 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2015. $578.43 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2015. $0.00 Total Required
$945.96
You may redeem at any time before 01/02/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/20/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2015. $475.90
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Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2015. $0.00 $915.95
You may redeem at any time before 01/02/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402776 E. Derrick Courtright) To : P H I L I P P E N N I N G TO N , BRIAN L HILL, KIMBERLY D HILL, PHILIP PENNINGTON – REGULAR MAIL, BRIAN L HILL – REGULAR MAIL, KIMBERLY D HILL – REGULAR MAIL, , or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. You will take notice that E. DERRICK COURTRIGHT, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402776, located in CURRY DISTRICT, LOT DD-216 SEC D LAKE WASHI NGTON whic h was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of HILL BRIAN L & KIMBERLY D 2011-12, P E N N I N G TO N P H I L I P N 2013 and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. E. Derrick Courtright requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem
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Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402789 Mary E. Lambert)
Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with $0.00 interest to 01/02/2015.
Total Required Amount of subsequent years taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to March 31, 2015. $218.95
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(Cert No. 402720 Stephanie Rollins) To: , , SCOTT ANDERSON WOMACK, SCOTT ANDERSON WOMACK – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402720, located in UNION DISTRICT, 1.68 AC BLACK LICK B R A N C H N E W S U RV E Y which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of WOMACK ANDERSON SCOTT, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $324.42 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $550.67
To: , , NANCY ANN CAMPBELL, NANCY ANN CHATTERTON, NANCY ANN CAMPBELL, NANCY ANN CHATTERTON, M I C H A E L C H AT T E RTO N , M I C H A E L C H AT T E RTO N , O C C U PA N T, O C C U PA N T, N A N C Y C H AT T E R T O N , NANCY ANN CAMPBELL – REGULAR MAIL, NANCY ANN CHATTERTON – REGULAR MAIL, NANCY ANN CAMPBELL – REGULAR MAIL, NANCY ANN CHATTERTON – REGULAR MAIL, MICHAEL CHATTERTON – REGULAR MAIL, MICHAEL CHATTERTON – REGULAR MAIL, OCCUPANT – REGULAR MAIL, OCCUPANT – REGULAR MAIL, NANCY ANN CAMPBELL – PERSONAL S E RV I C E , N A N C Y A N N CHATTERTON – PERSONAL S E RV I C E , N A N C Y A N N CAMPBELL – PERSONAL S E RV I C E , N A N C Y A N N CHATTERTON – PERSONAL S E RV I C E , M I C H A E L CHATTERTON – PERSONAL S E RV I C E , M I C H A E L CHATTERTON – PERSONAL S E RV I C E o r h e i r s a t l a w, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. You will take notice that MARY E. LAMBERT, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402789, located in POCA DISTRICT, LOTS 239 & 240 SECTION 1 FOREST PARK which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of CAMPBELL NANCY ANN and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Mary E. Lambert requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/02/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/02/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/02/2015. $247.28 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/02/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/02/2015. $664.96 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/02/2015. $0.00 Total Required
$912.24
You may redeem at any time before
Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s
Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402829 Stephanie Rollins) To: , , LOU H PERKINS II, PHOENIX PERKINS, LOU H PERKINS II – REGULAR MAIL, PHOENIX PERKINS – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402829, located in SCOTT DISTRICT, LOT 86 PHASE IV CALVIN JONES PROP which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of PERKINS LOU H II, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $754.96 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00
return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402728 Stephanie Rollins) To: , , WILLIAM NORRIS (ET UX), WILLIAM NORRIS (ET UX) – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402728, located in CURRY DISTRICT, HURRICANE PARCEL 1 (.02 AC) TRACT 3 & PARCEL 2 (.12 AC) TRACT 1 which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of NORRIS WILLIAM R ET UX, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $1,675.09 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $550.67 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Total Required
Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $564.55 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Total Required
$1,319.51
You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and
$2,225.76
You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
Mail this form with your payment to: The Putnam Standard PO Box 179 Winfield, WV 25213
$875.09
You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia
01/02/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia
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Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Total Required
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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402759 Stephanie Rollins) To : , , J A M E S C D E A N , C A R O LY N D E A N , J A M E S C DEAN, ROCK BRANCH COMMUNITY BANK, ROCK BRANCH COMMUNITY BANK, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, JAMES C DEAN – REGULAR MAIL, CAROLYN DEAN – REGULAR MAIL, JAMES C DEAN – REGULAR MAIL, ROCK BRANCH COMMUNITY BANK – REGULAR MAIL, ROCK BRANCH COMMUNITY BANK – REGULAR MAIL, PUTNAM C O U N T Y F I R E S E RV I C E BOARD – REGULAR MAIL, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA – REGULAR MAIL, ROCK BRANCH COMMUNITY BANK – SECRETARY OF STATE, ROCK BRANCH COMMUNITY BANK – SECRETARY OF STATE or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402759, located in POCA DISTRICT, BANCROFT TRACT C (7420.16 SQ FT) NEW SURVEY 2011-12 TRACT C (7420.16 SQ FT) 2013 which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of DEAN JAMES COREY ETUX, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $432.64 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00
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You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568. 3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps
Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $382.71 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $578.43 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Total Required
$961.14
You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia
LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402788 Stephanie Rollins) To: , , JAMES BOGGESS, JAMES BOGGESS, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD, JAMES BOGGESS – REGULAR MAIL, JAMES BOGGESS – REGULAR MAIL, PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE SERVICE BOARD – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402788, located in POCA DISTRICT, 2.67 AC KAN HILLS which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of BOGGESS JAMES F, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a
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purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402790, located in POCA DISTRICT, 6.52 AC LHF which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of FRONTZ H R, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $486.84 Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $564.55 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Total Required
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LEGAL NOTICE (Cert No. 402790 Stephanie Rollins) To: , , HR FRONTZ, HR FRONTZ, HR FRONTZ – REGULAR MAIL, HR FRONTZ – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns. Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the
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LEGAL NOTICE deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows:
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Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $693.39
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(Cert No. 402793 Stephanie Rollins) To: , , GENEVIEVE HEDRICK, GENEVIEVE HEDRICK – REGULAR MAIL or heirs at law, devisees, creditors, representatives, successors or assigns.
Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese, Sheriff of Putnam County and return to WV State Auditor’s Office, County Collections Office, Building 1, Room W-118, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305. Questions please call 1-888509-6568.
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3t 12-4, 12-11, 12-18 ps Yo u w i l l t a k e n o t i c e t h a t STEPHANIE ROLLINS, the purchaser of the following real estate, Certification No.:402793, located in POCA DISTRICT, 0.49 AC SCHOOL LOT ROCK BR which was returned delinquent or nonentered in the name of HEDRICK GENEVIEVE 2011-12, JENNINGS BRIAN HEDRICK TRUST 2013 and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of Putnam County at the sale for delinquent taxes on 8/22/2014. Stephanie Rollins requests that you be notified a deed for such real estate will be made on or after 01/05/2015, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount needed to redeem on or before 01/05/2015, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest, to 01/05/2015. $212.59
$1,051.39
You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia
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Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Amount paid for Title Examination and preparation of the list to be served and for preparation and service of notice with interest to 01/05/2015. $550.67 Additional Statutory Fees with Interest to 01/05/2015. $0.00 Total Required
$763.26
You may redeem at any time before 01/05/2015 by paying the above total less any unearned interest. Given under my hand 11/19/2014 G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands of Putnam County, State of West Virginia Please make your certified check or money order payable to the Honorable Steve Deweese,
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The Putnam Standard
Putnam students help celebrate Joyful Night
The Poca High School show choir, Visual Volume, preformed at Joyful Night, a holiday celebration at the Capitol with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin greeting them. The Joyful Night celebration was Dec. 2.
First Lady Joanne Tomblin and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin stand with Brandon Stone, a trumpet player, and other members of the Winfield High School band. The band performed during Joyful Night.
The Hurricane Civic Chorus began the festivities with a choral performance of popular Christmas songs at the gazebo. The chorus will perform again 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 in the sanctuary of Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church.
Despite the rain Dancing Unlimited had fun performing and dancing during the Hurricane parade
Hurricane Parade makes joyful noise
Adults and children on a gingerbread float threw candy at parade attendees.
By Michael Circle
Makayla Sigmon poses for a photo with Santa Claus in the gazebo. Santa gave each child a stockings full of goodies to enjoy.