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Fair set to begin Saturday By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

The Putnam County Fair kicks off this Saturday, and officials are saying this will be the best one yet. “We’re in full swing,” said Janice Luikart, who is one of three livestock chairmen. “We have a lot of setup to do. We have a lot of exciting things this year.” Exciting is right, with eight straight days of entertainment including animal showing, Tate Stephens, a carnival, motocross and all the food you can eat. For the first time, the Putnam County Fair is hosting the Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean, which President Mike Beller says will be a fun event for the whole family. “We have some new acts on the ground,” he said. “It is going to be really exciting.” Admission to each day of the fair is $8 per day for ages 5 and up, with children under 5 admitted free. On Sunday, the price will be $5 for everyone 5 and up and on Tuesday, seniors will be able to get in for $6. Season passes are available for $30 each, which allows unlimited visits to the whole fair. “We’re a ‘one price covers all’ fair,” Beller said. “Families can bring their kids and they can ride all night - they don’t have to keep buying tickets.” Family fun is showcased throughout the week, said 2014 Putnam County Fair Queen Ivy Sovine. See Fair, Page 7

T.J. Pauley cruises down a water slide at Buffalo’s July 4th celebration.

Fireworks light up the sky above Valley Park in Hurricane as the community celebrates Independence Day.

Festivals highlight the Fourth Car show, parade, rides in Buffalo Hurricane showcases fireworks

By: Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com

The weather was ideal for the 2014 Independence Day celebration in Buffalo. A light breeze blew as the sun shined down. The day started with the “Let’s Get Fit” 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. Shortly after, historic vehicles started arriving for the annual Trojan Club Car Show at the gazebo area. Cars of all makes and models were present, some nearly 100

years old and others brand new. In total, 107 cars and ten bikes appeared. “I just completed the Hot Rod Power Tour, which involved driving through seven cities in seven days,” said Scottie Hill, a Trojan Club Car Show participant. “I drove just short of three-thousand miles and was one of the only guys around here who made the whole trip. They call us ‘long-haulers.’” The best in show award went

See Buffalo, Page 16

By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Fourth of July festivities held in Hurricane’s Valley Park were full of music, laughter and cheers. The celebration included live bands, a parade down Main Street, free food and a surprise skydiving show. The Hurricane Civic Chorus kicked off the fun and the shows showed no sign of stopping until the last explosive flash of the fireworks. Shows included performances by The Appalachian

Fiddlers, The Velvatones, Chloe Sergent and headliner Colton Pack. A concert of American Celebration music and marches from the armed forces rang out from the gazebo on Main Street as the Hurricane Civic Chorus performed for a street crowd. “The music goes with the occasion,” conductor Larry Stickler said. “It’s a great example of the Fourth’s celebration music.” Stickler has been the conductor See Hurricane, Page 13

School board discusses growth, adopts new policies By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Population growth in one Putnam County school area has caused the school board to contract with a company to construct an auto-loop for parents. The Putnam County Board of Education unanimously approved the bid by Asphalt Contractors

& Site-Work Incorporated in the amount of $50,873 for the construction at West Teays Elementary School. Superintendent Chuck Hatfield said it was the lowest bid received. He said that for several years the board has been working to try to get traffic off Teays Valley Rd., not only at West Teays, but at Mountain View as well.

“We don’t have near the problem at Mountain View, because we have a nice long driveway and a Superintendent loop, so at West Teays, what we’re Chuck Hatfield proposing to do, is to bring another swears in road in and loop it around the soc- School Board cer field and back into the school,” President Hatfield said. “We think that will William Legg probably bring an estimated 100 for another term. See School, Page 14

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Christian’s Sports Beat: Hurricane’s new football coach By: Christian Deiss A familiar face in high school football around these parts will be on the sidelines for Hurricane High School this fall. Former Nitro High School and WVU Tech Head Coach Scott Tinsley is serving as a volunteer coach for the upcoming season. The Hurricane Redskins are coming off a season where the team finished 6 – 5, making it to the state AAA playoffs. Tinsley will help the Redskins offense this season. Recently, after a summer workout for the team, he spoke to me about coming to the area. “Coming to Hurricane has been fantastic,” he said. “When you first show up down here, you find out real quick what the community has done for the football team, which has been fantastic. You look around, there’s a new turf field and there’s a new weight room. It is as nice a facility as there is in the state Putnam County Democrat Club The Putnam County Democrat Club will not have a meeting in July. The club will be at the Putnam County Fair, July 12-19 in Eleanor, and invite all to stop by their booth. Holcomb Wood Reunion set for July 12 The J.B. and Edna Holcomb Wood family reunion will be Saturday, July 12 at the FMC Sportsman Club at the large shelter. Covered dish dinner at noon. Auction with proceeds donated to the Community Cupboard. For information contact Bonnie at 304-562-9770 or Judy at 304-727-2794.

Christian Deiss interviews Former Nitro High School and WVU Tech Head Coach Scott Tinsley for a high school program.” From 2002 to 2007 Tinsley guided Nitro to a 50 – 21 record. Earlier this summer Tinsley started working with the players, getting them prepared for his offensive system that relies heavily on the passing attack. He only has a little time to teach the players about his system.

“It’s a short time to bring the players together, but I am finding the kids are willing to work hard to learn and get better,” he said. Even though Tinsley had a chance to coach at the collegiate level, he said that coaching high school players was always special for him. “I like high school because the

Tabernacle of Praise Vacation Bible School Tabernacle of Praise, 2368 Thompson Road, Culloden, will host “Pirates! The Port of Pearls” Vacation Bible School 7 p.m. nightly Sunday, July 13 to Friday, July 18. For information call 304562-9168

19; Homecoming services begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 20, Steadfast with Jimmy McKnight will be singing.

FCA Power Camp clinics FCA Power Camp offers quality instructional clinics for basketball, wrestling, cheer/dance from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 14-16 at Winfield High School. Cost is $50 per student, open to first to seventh grade girls and boys. To obtain a waiver form or pre-register, email kmoles@fca.org, call 304-3449005 or visit www.fcawv.com.

Hurricane First Baptist Vacation Bible School Hurricane First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist announces will hold Vacation Bible School upcoming events 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 13 – ThursBethel Baptist Church announcday, July 17. This year’s theme is es the following events in July. Living Inside – Turn Your Family Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m. Inside Out. Monday, July 14 to Friday, July

July Birthdays!! Happy Birthday to ALL Justin Curtis - July 12 Sherry Zimmerman - July 13 Jack R. McLane July - 14 Michael William Chapman July 14 Lucas Thompson July 15 Ashley Unger - July 16 Myrtle Mitchell Erica Merritt Shelena Merritt Brian Merritt Shelley Unger

Ruth A. Burkhart-Crigger Joyce A. Cumpston Anita Dawson Neil E. Dial Vickie H. Elkins Marshall A. Flora Linda S. Fry Carolyn K. Gilmore Judy I. Greene Ronald Hagley Tyler R. Hardwick Linda Jenkins

If you - or someone you know - will be celebrating a birthday in the coming months let us know. Call 304-743-6731 and give us their name OR just email the information to trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

Vacation Bible School at Winfield Nazarene Church It’s Wacky Wednesdays Vacation Bible School at Winfield Nazarene Church. Children age 3 through rising sixth grade are admitted free Wednesdays July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Grab your ID and head on over to Agency D3™. Join the investigation of the truth about Jesus. Kids will enter Worship Rally at the Headquarters and make their first stop in the Evidence Vault for Bible study. While collecting evidence, kids will visit: the Break Room for snacks, the Training Ground for recreation, the Communications Hub for music, the Map Room for missions and the Lab for crafts. During the same week at 7 p.m., teenagers can experience D3 with Bible study and special activities planned just for them. Adults will have the opportunity to participate

kids are willing to learn,” he said. “I have found once a kid gets to a certain age they think they know everything and it is harder to coach that type of athlete. These kids here are trying to be the best for Hurricane they can and some are trying to get better to get to the next level.” As the offensive coordinator for Nitro in the 1990’s under Robert “Little” Burdette, quarterback J.R. House broke national and state records in numerous categories and led the team to the 1998 Class AAA state title. Tinsley will work with someone he coached in college as current Redskins Head Coach Jeremy Taylor played for Tinsley at West Virginia State in the mid-90’s. I wanted to know how he felt about coaching for a former player of his. “I coached Coach Taylor at State, so we know each other very well,” Taylor said. “The roles are a little reversed here, but he is a

young coach who is willing to learn and I don’t think he is going to mind this old football guy making a couple of suggestions.” Besides being head coach for the third season, Taylor will also serve as the Defensive Coordinator for the Redskins. I have seen football games around the state the last couple of years and I am amazed with all of the support communities provide for the teams. Tinsley agreed with my thoughts. “I think football is the biggest stepping stone for high school athletes to help a community,” he said. “It’s the first one every season. It starts in August and sets the tone for the school for the rest of the school year. Look at Hurricane making the football playoffs, making it to the boy’s basketball state finals and winning the state championships in Girls Track and Boys Baseball. All this leads to a positive attitude around the school.”

in a Bible study. This week of fun, food and exciting learning opportunities is free of charge and open to everyone. Dinner for everyone will be served at 6 p.m. Information call 304-586-2180 or visit winfieldnazarene.com.

Thursday of the month at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. Reservations are required if having dinner. Cost: $14 for dinner. Call President Nancy Bradley 304-562-3020 or corresponding secretary Iva Danner 304-562-9526.

Capito announces mobile office hours U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced her mobile office hours for July. * 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the Buffalo Senior Center located at 48 Wrights Ln. * 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Monday, July 28 at the Nitro Senior Center located at 301 21st St. At the mobile office locations, Capito’s staff will be available to help Second District residents who are having problems with federal agencies and programs.

VBS at Word of Light Community Church Word of Light Community Church, Route 60, Culloden, hosts Vacation Bible School, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 28 thru Friday, Aug. 1 for children kindergarten through grade five.

Vacation Bible School, Carter Caves exploration day Sar Shalom Bible Center, 200 Morris Court, Hurricane, presents Creation Camp 2014 Geology & Genesis, 6:30 p.m. nightly, Wednesday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 1. The camp is free and open to children ages 2 and up. Putnam County Carter Caves Exploration Day Republican Women meeting which includes a cave tour, gem Putnam County Republican mine and picnic ($5 picnic only) Women meet at 6 p.m. the third will be Saturday, Aug. 2.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK:

Strawberry Pie From Betty Nichols Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups water 4 cups fresh strawberries ¼ cup cornstarch 1 3 oz. pkg strawberry Jello 2 9” pie shells Directions: Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes. Add one 3 oz. Jello. Cool and add 4 cups strawberries, pour into 2 baked and cooled pie shells. Do you have a recipe you’d like to share? Send it to us via mail or email and we’ll share it. email, trudyblack@theputnamstandard.com

Hurricane Little League seeking sponsors for camp Hurricane Little League is hosting a softball camp from 6-9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, July 28-31 and is seeking sponsors to offset the costs of camp. All sponsorships of $100 or more will be acknowledged on the official Camp T-shirt. The camp is to better develop young players and all proceeds will be set aside for future field (Field of Dreams) for the girls to practice and play on. Information contact Jill Hopkins 304-993-8288 or Katina Haught 304-638-4761.

Have an event or story idea? Call 304-743-6731

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Anania falls short at Greenbrier Classic

By Philip See For The Putnam Standard

Brian Anania just keeps adding accomplishments to his golf resume. The AAA State Medalist at Hurricane High and standout at Marshall has now played alongside some of the best golfers in the world, competing at the 2014 Greenbrier Classic. His spot in the Classic, of course, was earned when he won the 95th West Virginia Amateur Championship in June. Anania missed the weekend cut after shooting 10-over (150) for his first two rounds. His score fails to tell the full story, however, as he proved he can hit the ball with the pros. A few rough spots on the green prevented him from shooting low rounds. “I felt comfortable out there,” Anania said. “I hit the ball solid, I just didn’t have any putts fall for me.” His statistics back up his own assessment of his play. Anania’s average driving distance of 290.5 yards came in about a yard further than PGA Tour average. His 71.43 percent in driving accuracy was about 5 percent above Tour average and he hit 66.67 percent of greens in regulation, which is right at Tour average. Putting was indeed Anania’s downfall in the Classic. He was -3.339 in strokes gained putting, a statistic that measures the number of putts a golfer takes in relation to the tour average, which is zero. The only amateur golfer in the field, Anania got off to a solid start in his first round. He bogeyed the

Brian Anania places his golf ball on the green while he looks at the contours of the approach to the hole. par-4 ninth hole to fall to plus one and stayed at plus two for much of the back nine before his third three-putt of the day on the 18th dropped him to a 3-over 73 for his opening round. “Disappointing finish there on 18…I hit the ball pretty good today,” he said. “Missed some putts, which hurt. Ended up with a 73, which is okay. Ended up leaving a lot out there.” Anania would leave a few more out there on Friday. He along with playing partners Kevin Tway of Edmond, Okla. and Miguel Angel Carballo of Argentina started their second round on the back nine. Anania had birdie putts inside of 10-feet on two of his first three holes and hit every fairway on his first nine, yet he

started 5-over in his first four holes. A double bogey on the par-4 14th hole dropped him to plus seven for the tournament and put the tournament cut line out of reach. “It was disappointing,” Anania said of his start on Friday. “I started off hitting it well and then misread the putt on 10. I should have gotten it up and down on 11. Then on 12 I had a good look and kind of misread it, and it caught the lip. And then the 4-putt on 14 just killed me.” He had another hiccup when he hit his drive out of bounds on the second hole, but he bounced back for a solid end to his round. He hit the green in regulation on his final seven holes, playing them in 1-under par. “Just those two big numbers

Jimmy Harrison, Head Professional at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, and Brian Anania discuss the best approach on the green. Harrison served as Anania’s caddy for the Classic. really killed me,” he said. “Other than that, I stayed in there, though I didn’t hit it quite as good (as the first round).” Though he made a few mistakes that are to be expected of an amateur golfer in a professional tournament, Anania seemed quite calm throughout his two rounds, perhaps due to his familiarity with the Old White TPC course where the Greenbrier Classic is contested. “I was actually pretty comfortable out there,” he said. “I was just out having fun, trying to enjoy the moment. I never got too bad with the nerves.” The support Anania received throughout his two rounds was

strong. Sizable crowds followed him around the course on both days, some clad in Marshall green and others in Hurricane red. Cheers of “You can do it B.A.!” and “Let’s Go Herd!” could be heard on just about every hole. “The support today was amazing,” Anania said. “I had so many friends and family and a lot of Marshall support, too. I heard ‘Go Herd’ a lot, which is pretty cool. I can’t thank the people enough for coming out and supporting me.” Two-time major champion Angel Cabrera won the Greenbrier Classic by two strokes over George McNeill. Cabrera shot 264 to finish at 16-under par to win.

Buffalo High School FFA to compete in state event By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com After a successful trip last year, the Buffalo High School Future Farmers of America club will again compete in a state competition at 11 a.m. July 10, for the right to move on to a national competition. The competition will take place at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley. The high school’s FFA was first formed in 1928, according to the group’s website. Today, the Buffalo High School club has about 40 members, part of some 579,678 FFA members in all 50 states. The FFA promotes leadership skills and aims to give students selfconfidence. The contest allows students to choose any controversial issue they wish. This year, they’ve chosen to discuss the coal mining industry, which is always a relevant issue in the surrounding area. They must relate the topic to agriculture. The contest will take on a roleplaying format in which participants will act as community members who are directly affected

Members of the Buffalo High School FFA club Megan Parsons, Maggie Parsons, Megan King, Hannah Painter, Rachel Martin and Lainey Smith rehearse for their state competition. by the coal industry. Then they will debate and discuss the pros and cons of each hot topic. “The students chose the coal mining issue this time because a lot of the political candidates are talking about it right now,” said FFA advisor and agriculture teacher Danielle Grant.

“It’s a relevant issue right now because of the accidents and the new regulations.” The students won’t be allowed to take a direct side on the issues at hand, it’s an opportunity for them to inform the public on the current issues and express why they feel the topic they have chosen is

important. The idea is for them to learn more about it and then be able to formulate their own opinions and inform others while gaining experience with public speaking skills. “We’re basically just trying to educate the students, so they’re aware that it’s very important to be informed on these modern day issues,” Grant said. The FFA club has met various times prior to the upcoming competition in order to prepare. The presentation consists of multiple bullet point slides which relay facts and controversial issues to those in attendance. “We’ve also met with the West Virginia Division of Energy, the West Virginia Coal Association, the Putnam County Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Citizen Action Group,” Grant said. Each one received education from the students and in return the students received education from them, Grant said. The students were also able to learn a lot by meeting with state level officials and gathered useful information as well.

The participating students each have a script to follow and will act essentially as debate team members explaining the issues from their own perspective. They will be asked questions and are expected to be able to elaborate and must be able to form their own opinions. Among the FFA team members competing in the competition are chapter president Megan Parsons, Maggie Parsons, Megan King, Hannah Painter, Rachel Martin and Lainey Smith. Grant said information the students give out will be beneficial to the community. Whether or not those in attendance happen to be involved in the coal industry, they are still likely to vote in the upcoming election, and the coal industry will certainly be a hot topic. As for the outcome of this year’s competition, the FFA club just hopes to build on its previous success. “We competed in last year’s competition and the team won at states and went to nationals, so it’s just our hope to do well and return to nationals again,” Grant said.

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Wilson Martino offers free dental care WV Healthy Kids Drive sponsored by Wilson Martino Dental Associates of Hurricane, will offer children ages 12 and under a chance to participate in Free Dental Day on Wednesday, July 16. The clinic will provide free

routine hygiene cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, exam and any same-day dental work like fillings, crowns, resins, etc. Appointments are encouraged, call 304-201-7645. A WVCHIP and Medical Card information table will be available

for parents to pick up applications for the WV CHIP program. Wilson Martino’s mascot, Dudley the Dinosaur, will be on hand all day to greet kids and hand out free balloons. Participants are welcome to take photos.

Wednesday, July 16th.

Oklahoma Avenue resident Gary Jordan shows where the extended road will cut into his porch area.

Some residents in Poca are not happy about road upgrade By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The town of Poca has plans to extend Oklahoma Avenue, pave the rest of the street, and upgrade the road. But one local resident is none too pleased with the improvement plans. Paving the rest of what is currently a dead-end street will disrupt property and fencing for a few local residents, who have spent thousands of dollars to construct them. One of the parties involved in the dispute has since told the town council that if officials do plan to move their fence he expects the town to foot the bill. Poca Mayor Jim Caruthers says he personally wanted to run the avenue all the way through the dead-end in order to upgrade the road, but he didn’t have the support that was necessary from the community. The mayor also says the street is a fire emergency hazard. “I feel, disaster wise, if we have a big fire on that end of the road, we can get in there, but we can’t get back out,” Caruthers said. There are two homes at the end of the avenue that will be affected by the improvements, and Poca resident Gary Jordan owns one of them. In the dispute, Jordan has been informed that the town is requesting him, within 90 days, to remove any fencing or other personal property that may be within the “9-footwide right-of-way on Oklahoma Avenue,” which is needed in order to properly extend the avenue. “The mayor wants to take 9-feet of my front yard to upgrade the road,” Jordan said. “If he does it’ll take out my front porch and there isn’t anything on my deed that says anything about a 9-foot right-of-way.” Caruthers says one of the homes

does have the 9-foot right-of-way listed on its deed, but apparently whoever was responsible for drawing up Jordan’s didn’t include it. Regardless, the town still plans to go ahead with the avenue upgrades, whether the fences are moved or not. “The town plans, when the 90 days are up, which will be roughly the first of October, if the fences haven’t been moved then they will take legal measures to move them and they’ll go in and charge the individuals or hopefully they’ll be moved by then,” the mayor explained. “I do plan to upgrade Oklahoma Avenue, the residents who use it will still be able to access their property.” One of Jordan’s neighbors, Jamie Messer, says he’s fine with the street being extended, but doesn’t really see the necessity of it. “The street has never been opened up, so why open it up now?” he asked. “It’s not that highly populated of an area, and it’s just nice for the kids to be able to go out and play, and for us not to have to worry about a bunch of cars coming through.” The project will reportedly take up to $200,000 to complete. According to Jordan, town council voted and the outcome was not at all in his favor. “They just had a hearing last week or the week before last with the council members and they voted, but how can they change the law?,” he said. “They don’t have the money to open the road up and the house on the far end is sitting in the right-ofway. They’re not going to bother the other man’s house. They just want to bother me and another person and I think it’s wrong.” “You’d think the town would appreciate it when someone comes in, buys a home, and cleans it up nice.”

Wednesday, July 16th.

Were you harmed by the Freedom Industries Chemical Spill? Did you know that you can file a claim against Freedom Industries, Inc. for your losses caused by the chemical spill in the Elk River? Examples for individuals may include: out-of-pocket costs (bottled water, travel), lost wages, medical expenses; Examples for businesses may include: lost sales or lost income or additional expenses

If you do not file a claim with the Bankruptcy Court you will not be eligible for any payment from Freedom Industries, Inc.

Filing a claim does not automatically guarantee payment and you may only be paid a fraction of your claim.

Claims can be filed online at www.wvsb.uscourts.gov

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Welcome to the 2014 Putnam County Fair

Putnam County fair queen enjoys variety of activities By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

2014 Putnam County Fair Queen Ivy Sovine is about as well-rounded as they come. “I can talk to different kinds of people and relate to different kinds of people,” she said smiling. “I have a diverse background.” “Diverse” might be an understatement as the to-be crowned queen raises steer, rescues goats, gets straight A’s and still manages to spend some down time at the beach. A 2014 graduate of Hurricane High School, she will be attending Alderson Broaddus University in the fall to pursue biology and, eventually, plans to go to medical school. Putnam County, however, will remain one of the most important places in her life. “This is my hometown and I’ll always come back,” she said. “I’m excited about college, but I’m definitely going to miss home. I’ve lived in Putnam County my whole life.” Sovine and 2014 Putnam County Fair Teen Queen Jona Ranson will share duties during fair week. Sovine takes pride in her county and said

Ivy Sovine is the 2014 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen. she would measure it up against any other county in West Virginia. “I think this is a really good community to be raised in,” she said. “I think it’s one of the best communities in the state. Everyone is really close here. Overall, everyone is so nice. They always have a smile on their face.”

These smiles are sure to continue at the Putnam County Fair, which kicks off its 2014 season at 8 a.m. on July 12 and runs through July 19. “The fair is one of the biggest things around here,” Sovine said. “It’s what everyone does for the summer. It’s really fun for families and it’s really fun for kids.” Sovine, who also will be showing her steer on Tuesday, said she is unbelievably excited to be the fair queen this year. “I always wanted to be Miss Putnam County Fair,” she said. “I was the runnerup last year. There were a lot of pretty girls this year and I didn’t think I was going to win. When they said my name, it was an unbelievable moment.” Sovine plans to share her happiness with others as she takes on “Backpack Buddies,” a community service project to get backpacks and school supplies to Putnam County kids in need. “A lot of the kids in our county, especially those in the foster system, need backpacks and school supplies,” she said. “The fair is a great place for a project because there will

be so many people there. I’m hoping to help the county in that way.” Sovine said she is grateful for the opportunity Putnam County gives her to compete in the West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals Pageant, which will take place in Charleston next January. By winning the title of Putnam County Fair Queen, she is given free registration and hotel stay as well as $1,000 toward her attire. “I’m really excited about it,” she said. “Hopefully I am going to be the winner. We have never had a winner from Putnam County before.” Winner or not, Sovine plans to continue with pageants after this year, hoping to eventually participate in Miss West Virginia. She said she hopes other girls who have wanted to try pageants, but are too afraid will give it a try. “Just give it a shot. You’ll honestly be surprised,” she said. “You never know until you try, but the key is definitely confidence.” Sovine’s coronation is at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. “Make sure to come out to the fair, for sure!” Sovine said. “It will be great.”

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Fun abounds at the carnival

2012 X Factor winner Tate Stevens will perform at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Amphitheater. He is sponsored by WQBE.

X Factor star performs When asked if Tate Stevens was the right person to win FOX’s second season of The X Factor, Simon Cowell said, “I have to say yes. There are times on these shows when you think, ‘Oh God after all this time the wrong person won’ – but you know, when he sang [“Tomorrow”] at the end and you hear how good his voice is and his story, you could not not root for him. I think America got it right…” Stevens’ win on Dec. 20, 2012 sent him directly to Nashville to begin work on his album on Jan. 3 where he signed his recording contract two days later. He debuted “Holler If You’re With Me” on a Pepsi clip during the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10 and shipped his first single “Power Of A Love Song” to Country radio on Feb. 12, which started spinning on March 11. His stunning vocal range is on full display in “Power of a Love

Song.” There is innocent joy in such performances as “El Camino” and “That’s Where We Live,” while “Ordinary Angels” contains a powerful, heart-tugging message about the unseen grace that surrounds people. Stevens formed his own band in 2007 recording an album in Kansas City the following year. In 2009 he returned to Nashville to record demos for his friend, songwriter Drew Davis. During that visit Stevens met record producer Blake Chancey and they hit it off. Back at home, Ashlie, Hayden and Rylie began pestering him to compete on The X Factor after the family watched its debut season in 2011. Follow Stevens on Twitter @ tatestevensctry; www.Facebook. com/TateStevensOfficial.com; or visit www.TateStevensOfficial. com.

The carnival opens at noon Saturday, July 12 at the county fair grounds. It is open daily until 11 p.m. It closes for dinner from 5-6 p.m. The carnival features a variety of rides for both the young and old alike.

4-H annual livestock auction facts The Annual 4-H Livestock Auction will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Show/Sale Arena. Buying livestock at the fair is very simple. If you are interested in participating in the auction, but are unable to bid, just tell one of the fair officials how much you would like to spend and they will bid for you. Following are some frequently asked questions about the annual

auction: Q - Do you bid by the pound? A - Yes Q - What do I do with the animal after I purchase it? A – 1. Have it butchered and wrapped for gifts; 2. Have it butchered for a company picnic; 3. Have it butchered and wrapped for your own family; 4. Resell it at the livestock market. The difference between what you pay and the market price is tax deductible for both businesses and individuals who itemize as a donation. Q - How would I get it to the market or to be butchered and wrapped? A - The Putnam County Fair will provide transportation for these options within a 50-mile radius at no charge.

Q - What is butchered weight after butchering? A - Following are the average butchered weights: Hogs: 80% or 160+ lbs. on 200 lbs.; Steers: 60% or 600+ lbs. on 1000 lbs.; Lambs: 50% or 50+ lbs. on 100 lbs. Q - What does the 4-H participant do with the money they receive from the sale of the animal? A - Some of the money will go to repay the original cost of the animal plus the cost of raising it. Profit is used for “seed” money for next year’s project or it can be used for college expenses, etc. Q - Can two individuals bid together for one animal? A – Absolutely. Splitting the cost is an excellent idea. Bring a friend to split costs or team up with someone at the fair.

The annual 4-H/FFA livestock auction (show and sale) will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18.

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Mindbender to rock Putnam fair Mindbender plays a variety of classic rock and roll that would please even the most diverse crowd of rockers. The band is very strong vocally with harmonies and musical abilities, and being able to play such a wide variety of rock from Santana, Steve Miller, The Beatles, The Eagles, Bad Company, Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many more. This band will take the audience back to a place in time and a time to remember. Mindbender formed as musicians coming from former groups who decided to come together for something different. A chance to play songs that most bands didn’t or couldn’t play due to a lack of instrumentation. With Giles Watson on keyboards, this opened the door for a wide variety of Rock and Roll allowing Mindbender to get away from the standard tunes that seemingly every band repeats. Watson is a legend in the Kanawha Valley as keyboardists go. Steve Farley on lead guitar is one of the Kanawha Valley’s most accomplished guitarists.

Sovine. “It’s a family thing,” she said. “The fair is always really fun. It’s really great for families and kids.” A good portion of the fair is dedicated to animal showing, with the 4-H Horse Show kicking off the fair on Saturday, July 12. The animals will be shown throughout the week, with the auction taking place on Friday, July 18. “You won’t ﬁnd any better animals to bid on than we have right here,” Beller said. Last year, the livestock auction raised over $300,000, Luikart said. “The cattle prices and pork prices are up, so I’m projecting a little higher number,” she said. “But I don’t know for sure.” Luikart said the children use the money to fund future 4-H projects and to save for college. Using money from her 4-H projects allowed her to leave college debt free. “We’re investing in the youth,” she said. “It’s pretty cool stuff. You’re helping the youth of Putnam County and you get a lot of advertisement, which is great.” Tim Sayre, family and health agent for West Virginia University’s Putnam County Extension Ofﬁce, said there are more than 300 4-H projects this year, varying from steer showing to quilting to

Laser Karaoke featured July 12 Sandy Sowell’s Laser Karaoke is a stage show that puts participants in the spotlight and makes them the star as they sing their favorite songs to a professional backup. Sing solo, duo, trio, or as a group. Sandy’s Laser Karaoke Show provides instrumental background music, song lyrics on a teleprompter and the

participants their very own microphone. Compliments of the sponsoring event, participants will receive a free cd of their performance. Be sure and visit the Putnam County Fair for a great show beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at the entertainment tent.

Mindbender will perform at 7 p.m. Monday July 14 at the Putnam County fair amphitheater. With his roots in Blues and Clas- the Kanawha Valley. sic Rock his name preceded him. Lastly, is rhythm guitarist and Farley has been on the circuit for lead vocalist Johnny Sargent. His decades. Drummer “Blind Dog” versatile vocal abilities allows Dave Thompson keeps the band Mindbender a wide range of artists in the pocket with his precision to choose from. Never sounding and solid timing. People wouldn’t the same from one song to the next, know he was legally blind. he keeps it interesting. Bass player Stan Lynch works to Mindbender will keep people nail the bass runs that keep a solid wondering what may come next. bottom line to build on. Lynch has The band has several decades of years under his belt as a player in experience.

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computer technology. “They work hard to try to show their expertise and their knowledge in their exhibits,” he said. “You can see the dedication.” Luikart said that she looks forward to seeing the displays from around the county, including those from 4-H children. “We encourage people to bring stuff to register and put on display,” she said. “There are a lot of people who are talented in Putnam County but are too scared to display their stuff.” The exhibits will be from residents across the county, something that fair ofﬁcials take pride in. “There’s people who attend from all over the county,” Beller said. “It’s one of the few things in the county that the Kanawha River doesn’t have any part of. It’s the Putnam County Fair, not the north side or the south side.” While everyone has a favorite event, Miss Putnam County Fair

will tell you hers in a heartbeat. “My favorite thing about the fair is the mud runs on Saturday,” she said with a smile. “They pretty much last all day but it is so fun to watch.” This year there is an important change for the mud runs and all other motorized events. “For our motorized events, the pit area will be restricted to the driver and a two-person crew,” Beller said. “No families and friends can come in because of insurance reasons. It’s a big change, but it had to be done.” Despite the change, county residents can still expect a wonderful fair this year. “I believe it’s one of the best fairs in the state,” Luikart said. “Putnam County is a booming county and this showcases the whole county.” For more information on the Putnam County Fair, visit www. putnamcountyfairwv.com

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2014 Putnam County fair schedule of events FRIDAY July 11 3 - 4 p.m. - Register 4-H/FFA Meat Goat, Market 4-H/ FFA Lamb and Special Lamb Registration 4 - 7 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Project Exhibits, 4-H/FFA Club Educational and Club Scrapbook Exhibits, Agriculture, Home Arts to be registered at Exhibit Hall 4 - 7 p.m. - Register 4-H/FFA Livestock at Barn. Register 4-H/FFA Rabbits, Market Rabbits and Open Rabbits at Rabbit Hutch 6:30 p.m. - Rehearsal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missâ&#x20AC;? Contestants (Entertainment Tent) 7 p.m. - Food/ Commercial Vendors Mandatory Meeting (Main Show Ring) 8 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors and Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mandatory meeting at Show/Sale Arena SATURDAY July 12 8 a.m. - Gates Open 8 a.m. - 4-H/FFA Horse Show Registration 8 a.m. - noon - 4-H/FFA Project Exhibits and Agriculture judging (Exhibit Hall Closed) 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-H Horse Show (Main Show Ring) Noon - Carnival Opens (closed from 5-6 p.m. for dinner) Noon - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open Noon - Line-up for Little Miss Contests (Entertainment Tent) 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Official Fair Opening, Flag raising by American Legion post #9097 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show times to be announced) 4 p.m. - Register for Truck & Tractor Pulls 4:30 p.m. - Frank Kidwell Memorial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kidâ&#x20AC;? Show (Pet goat fun show for children) 5 p.m. - Truck & Tractor Pulls 5 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show and Showmanship 5 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Market Meat Goat Show and Showmanship 7 p.m. Sandy Sowell Karaoke (Entertainment Tent) sponsored by Putnam County Bank 7:30 p.m. - 4-H Special Market Lambs Show, 4-H/FFA Market Lamb Show and Showmanship 8:15 p.m. - Coronation of the 2014 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen (Amphitheater) 8:30 p.m. - Tate Stevens (Amphitheater) sponsored by WQBE (seating available or bring your lawn chairs)

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7:30 p.m. - Slick Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DJ & Karaoke (Entertainment Tent) SUNDAY July 13 â&#x20AC;&#x153;DAY AT THE FAIRâ&#x20AC;? 8 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show (Show/Sale Arena) Sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing of W.Va. 8 p.m. - Demolition Derby (Track) sponsored by Tolley 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gates Open Contracting 10:30 a.m. - Pretty Baby Line-Up (0-12 months) (En11 p.m. - Fair Closes tertainment Tent) 11 a.m. - Pretty Baby Contests (O-12 months) (Enter- TUESDAY July 15 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senior Night at the Fairâ&#x20AC;? tainment Tent) 8 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-H/FFA Market Hog Showmanship Practice Noon - Carnival Opens (closed from 5-6 p.m. for dinner) 9 a.m. - 4-H/FFA Market Hog Showmanship Noon - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall open 4 p.m. - Gates Open 12:30 p.m. - Pretty Baby Line-Up (13-48 months) (En4 - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall open tertainment Tent) 5 p.m. - Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Registration for Putnam County Idol Contest times to be announced) (Amphitheater) 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (2 shows 1 p.m. - Pretty Baby Contests (13-48 months) (Entertain- nightly) sponsored in part by City National Bank ment Tent) 6 - 9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pharm UC Patient Clinic, Lindsey Acree, 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show PharmD & University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy times to be announced) students 2 p.m. - Rabbit judging, Market Rabbits (Show/Sale 6 - 11 p.m. - Carnival Open Arena). All others judged in rabbit hutch 6:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Power Tractor Pull (pulls daily) 2 p.m. - Putnam County Fair Idol Contest (Amphitheater) sponsored by Bayer CropScience sponsored in part by the West Virginia Lottery 6:30 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show (Show/Sale 2 p.m. - Family Fun Day Events begin (Main Show Ring) Arena) Showmanship to follow 5 - 6 p.m. - Registration for Pet Show - 4-H/FFA and Open 7 p.m. - Faith Harmony Boys and Kevin Landers Trio (Show/Sale Arena). Amateurs Only. Pets are permitted on (Amphitheater) sponsored in part by Poca Valley Bank grounds only during pet show. (Midway Ford) 7:30 p.m. - Slick Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DJ & Karaoke (Entertainment 6 p.m. - Pet Show (Show/Sale Area) Tent) 11 p.m. - Fair Closes 11 p.m. - Fair Closes MONDAY July 14 4 p.m. - Gates Open 4 - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall open 5 p.m. - Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show times to be announced) 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (2 shows nightly) sponsored in part by City National Bank 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Demolition Derby Registration 6 - 9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pharm UC Patient Clinic, Lindsey Acree, PharmD & University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy students 6 - 11 p.m. - Carnival Open 6:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Power Tractor Pull (pulls daily) - Sponsored by Bayer CropScience 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mindbender (Amphitheater)

WEDNESDAY July 16 4 p.m. - Gates Open 4 - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall open 5 p.m. - Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show times to be announced) 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (2 shows nightly) sponsored in part by City National Bank 6 - 6:45 p.m. - 4 Wheel ATV Motocross Registration 6 - 9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pharm UC Patient Clinic, Lindsey Acree, PharmD & University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy students 6 - 11 p.m. - Carnival Open 6:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Power Tractor Pull (pulls daily) sponsored by Bayer CropScience 6:30 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Purebred Beef Show; 4-H/FFA

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Calendar From Page 8 Replacement Heifer Show; 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves Show. (Show/Sale Arena). Showmanship to follow (combined classes) 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bluegrass Nightâ&#x20AC;? - Bruce Hill 7 - 8 p.m. - 4-Wheel ATV Motocross Practice 7:30 p.m. - Slick Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DJ & Karaoke - (Entertainment Tent) 8 p.m. - 4-Wheel ATV Motocross Race Sponsored by Joe Tolley Contracting 11 p.m. - Fair Closes THURSDAY July 17 4 p.m. - Gates Open 4 - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall open 5 p.m. - Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show times to be announced) 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (2 shows nightly) sponsored in part by City National Bank 6 - 9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pharm UC Patient Clinic, Lindsey Acree, PharmD & University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy students 6 - 11 p.m. - Carnival Open 6:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Power Tractor Pull (pulls daily) sponsored by Bayer CropScience 7:30 p.m. - Charlie Absten & Distant Thunder (Amphitheater) sponsored in part by Poca Valley Bank 7:30 p.m. - H&H Ranch and Rodeo Bull Riding (Main Show Ring) sponsored by Pepsi Bottling Company 7:30 p.m. - Slick Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DJ & Karaoke (Entertainment Tent) 11 p.m. - Fair Closes FRIDAY July 18 4 p.m. - Gates Open 4 - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall open 4 - 6 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Livestock Biddersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Registration and Hospitality reception for bidders (Show/Sale Arena) sponsored by Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meat Processing 5 p.m. - Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show times to be announced) 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (2 shows nightly) sponsored in part by City National Bank 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:45 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motorcycle Motocross Registration 6 p.m. - Annual 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction (Show/Sale Arena) 6 - 9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pharm UC Patient Clinic, Lindsey Acree, PharmD & University of Charleston, School of Pharmacy students 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carnival Opens 6:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Power Tractor Pull (pulls daily) sponsored by Bayer CropScience 6:30 p.m. - 4-H/FFA â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pride in Projectâ&#x20AC;? Awards presentation (Show/ Sale Arena) 7 - 8 p.m. - Motorcycle Motocross Practice 7:30 p.m. - Barbara Lynn and the Silver Eagle Band (Amphitheater) - Sponsored by Bayer CropScience 7:30 p.m. - Slick Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DJ and Karaoke (Entertainment tent) 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motorcycle Motocross Race â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sponsored by Joe Tolley Contracting 11 p.m. - Fair Closes SATURDAY July 19 8 a.m. - Gates open 9 - Noon - Mud Run Registration Noon - 9 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Open Noon - Carnival Opens (closed from 5-6 p.m. for dinner) 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (3 shows daily) sponsored in part by City National Bank 1 p.m. - Andy Kerns, Chainsaw Carver (additional show times to be announced) 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run - sponsored by Meadows Body Shop and Joe Tolley Contracting 6:30 p.m. - Kids Pedal Power Championship Pulls - sponsored by Poca Valley Bank 7:30 p.m. - Slick Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DJ & Karaoke (Entertainment Tent) 8:30 p.m. - Colt Ford (Amphitheater) - sponsored by WQBE 11 p.m. - Fair Closes SUNDAY July 20 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. - Removal of ALL exhibits from the Exhibit Hall. All animals must be removed on Sunday morning. All chairpersons are responsible for clean-up and winterizing of their areas.

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4-H Pride in Project award guidelines It is an honor and a privilege to be able to exhibit 4-H and FFA livestock project at the Putnam County Fair. This award will be given to the youth exhibitor who takes his project seriously from the beginning by completing reports and

submitting them on time, as well as displaying himself/herself, his/ her project, and his/her stall area with pride during the entire week of the fair. Exhibitors are encouraged to take pride in their projects and in themselves and to display a

positive image of the 4-H/FFA livestock program in Putnam County and the State of West Virginia. The winner in each livestock division will receive a trophy. The winners will be announced at 5:30 prior to the livestock auction.

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Faith Harmony Boys praising God through song Praising God through song has been the aspiration of the Faith Harmony Boys since 1984. God has richly blessed them with their unique style of Southern Gospel music, polished off with smooth four-part harmony. Based near Charleston, they cover a large portion of West Virginia and surrounding states nearly every weekend. When they are not traveling, each group member is dedicated to working in his own home church. The Faith Harmony Boys signed an exclusive recording contract in January 2005 with Lamp Music Group in Whitesville, Ga. and completed their first project “Headed in the Right Direction” later that year. The new recording features seven strong original songs by group members, and several other tremendous works by writers including David Needham and Diane NeedhamMummert of The Needhams. The group’s first nationally distributed project, Extreme Faith, was recorded in March, 1997 with Reformation Records. Nine of the 10 cuts on this project were written by group members. This included their first two national single releases “Faith is the victory” and “I love it when God’s plan comes together” which climbed to No. 73 on

Faith Harmony Boys will perform with Kevin Landers Trio at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the amphitheater. This event is sponsored by Poca Valley Bank. the U.S. Gospel News Top 100 chart for November 1998. In September 1999 they released their second nationallydistributed recording project Pure Gold. The ﬁrst radio single from this project “Traveling on through Canaan” climbed to No. 71 in the June 2000 issue of the Singing News magazine’s Top 80 chart.

The next three single releases “Welcome home my child,” “I’m looking for Jesus” and “Trusting in Jesus” also received good radio response across the country. Current members are Daris Shamblin, singing bass, Roger Comer singing baritone and playing piano and Mike Maggard, singing tenor. John Cole, the lead singer for 17 years, made a much contemplated decision to leave the group at the end of 2007. Cole wanted to spend more time with his family and focus on his growing church, the Villa Nova Missionary Baptist Church in Duck, W.Va. In July 2010, the group announced the addition of Dennis Craig from Parkersburg to ﬁll the lead position, but after two years with the group Dennis decided to leave the group to spend more time with his family and to work in his church. The primary goal of the Faith Harmony Boys is and has always been to lift up and magnify the name of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The next time you hear that the Faith Harmony Boys are in your area, plan to attend and enjoy an evening of inspiring southern gospel music, or as they put it, an evening of praise. They devote much of their time to God and their ministry... with their song, they do praise Him.

Bluegrass night with Bruce Hill A Putnam County-based bluegrass band with hard drivin,’ pickin’ and clean vocals.The band consists of Bruce Hill from Red House on the guitar and lead vocals. Bruce Hill will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the amphitheater. Hill is currently in the bluegrass studies program at East Tennessee State University and has worked with many great bluegrass artists while there.

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Directions to the 2014 Putnam County Fair Coming Westbound on I-64 from Charleston: 1. Take Exit 45 (Nitro exit). 2. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp toward Poca. 3. Follow Route 62 all the way into Eleanor. 4. Follow the signs for the Putnam County Fair. Coming Eastbound on I-64 from Huntington: 1. Take Exit 39 (Winfield/Teays exit). 2. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp, and follow Route 34 approx. 5 miles until it ends. 3. Turn right at the junction of Route 35 & 34 toward Winfield. 4. Turn right onto the ramp to cross the Winfield Bridge. 5. Turn left at the stop sign across the bridge toward Eleanor. 6. Follow the signs for the Putnam County Fair. Parking - $1 per car.

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Charlie Absten & Distant Thunder to perform at Putnam fair Thursday Get ready West Virginia, a new chapter for entertainment has begun. Charlie Absten and his band Distant Thunder have made their debut on the current music scene, breaking new ground for top forty country, blues and southern rock. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible sound is designed to fill surrounding venues, pack dance floors and provide entertainment for families, and at West Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairs and festival circuitsâ&#x20AC;Ś however, the story does not end there. At the tender age of 12, Absten set out on a life-long affinity for music. With several tenures and affiliations with other bands over the years, Absten has participated in opening for such sensations as Adam Tucker, The Davisson Brothers and Thompson Square laying down an indelible legacy for local entertainment. As for the man himself, Absten is very well respected and believes in nothing more than complete honesty, hard work and respect. His work ethic is second to none. The members of his band are

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In the same way that a superstar athlete leaves everything he has on the field, Colt Ford knows no other way to perform than to be all in. That is what Ford will do at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at the Putnam County Fair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I give it everything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got when I go out on stage,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the fans. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my goal, to reach and touch as many people as I can. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have any goals beyond that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so blessed and lucky to play music for a living.â&#x20AC;?

Charlie Absten and Distant Thunder featuring Farrah Facemire will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at the amphitheater. Sponsored in part by Poca Valley Bank. all from Putnam County and collectively possess over 100 years of experience. This band is designed around a simple premise of putting country music fans first and culminating in an incredible force with which to be reckoned. It has been said that music soothes the soul, so get

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Food booth hours Located near the livestock barns, the 4-H food booth features family food at friendly prices. Offering Hot Dogs, French fries, Pizza, BBQ sandwiches, Steak hoagies, Taco salads and drinks, the hours of operation are: Friday, July 11: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 12: 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m. Sunday, July 13: 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m. M o n d ay, Tu e s d ay, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 14-18: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, July 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m. Proceeds from the food booth support 4-H Youth Development in Putnam County.

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Barbara Lynn & The Silver Eagle Band to perform When people think about a professional entertainer they naturally assume that they have been performing for quite a while. And that’s the case with Barbara Lynn. Lynn and her band have played many of the fairs and festivals in her home state of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania over the past 30 years.

Lynn was blessed to have some very talented, dedicated musicians to work with her to keep her show on the road. Now the band has come full circle and is made up entirely of Lynn’s family. Even now, the band pushes on providing a great show of country, soft and classic rock with a little

gospel mixed in. There is something special for everyone in their shows and the band covers a wide-range of musical styles. The group brings music from new up-and-coming artists and some of the old standards as well. People are sure to hear some of their favorite songs at the shows.

The band even blends in some of its own fresh and new musical projects. The band is very excited about performing and they are doing so in a family sort of way.

Band members are Lynn, vocals and keys; Melissa Hayes, vocals, keys and guitar; Brooke LeMasters, vocals and piano; Kerry LeMasters, bass guitar; John Hayes, lead guitar; and Brian LeMasters, drums.

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Colombian Caribbean pirates offers thrills The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean are bringing their aerial high wire thrill show to the Fair. Presented by the Sensational Murcia Family, this show is your typical “good” pirates against the “bad” pirates. However, this all takes place suspended on a thin wire cable 30 feet in the air over the top of a huge pirate ship. This is when fair goers will see over 30 years combined experience of

the Sensational Murcias on the high wire. Watch as they execute various daring feats, acrobats and tricks on the half-inch steel cable, such as sword fighting, the dangerous two man high, actually skipping rope and the finale trick has to be seen to believe. Also included in the action is the Wheel of Destiny. As the giant wheel spins the pirates jump, somersault and sword fight all while it is rotating on its axis.

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The contestants of a hotdog eating competition are always hungry for the win. For this Sixth Annual Hurricane Independence Day Hotdog Eating competition, that win came with $500 for Dale Boone.

Photos by Michael Circle Colton Pack entertains the crowd during Friday evening’s gathering at Valley Park in Hurricane.

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Brilliant reds fill the sky.

The VFW of Hurricane dropped several sky-divers out of their plane over the Hurricane Independence Day Celebration July 4. The last to land carried Old Glory with him as he slowly floated to the ground. Other flags rode the heels, literally, of the jumpers including the West Virginia flag.

The Hurricane Civic Chorus performed several patriotic songs from the gazebo on Main Street just before the parade came through.

of the civic chorus for 25 years and said the Independence Day celebration is one of his favorite annual performances. Singing selections included a tribute to the armed forces, a medley of songs from every branch of the military, America the Beautiful and Civil War music. n n n At the start of the parade a single police cruiser set the stage for the route as it slowly made its way down Main St. Behind it, a long procession of fire engines, pageant winners and politicians came throwing candy and waving at the residents standing along the street. Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards led the parade just behind the VFW Honor Guard. After him came the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department’s raffle prize, a Harley Davidson Street Glide. Keith Jeffers was the winner of the prize. The parade also featured the Winfield Volunteer Fire Department, tractors from the early 1900’s, the Hurricane High School Marching Band and horses. n n n Horse-drawn carriages made their way around the parking lot of the Wave Pool at Valley Park. Jeff Lykins, one of the trainers in charge of the carriage rides, said he likes to be a part of the events and seeing the smiles of those riding. The Perry family of Poca enjoyed the horses and the ride around the parking lot. “It was awesome,” Erin Perry said. “It’s really fun for the kids and they love it.”

On display next to the loading area of the ride was an antique, horse-drawn hearse with glass walls from the Allen Funeral Home. Gregg Allen, a fourth-generation family owner of the funeral home, said the hearse dates back to the late 1800’s. “I think it’s great to see the kids enjoying the horses and the glass hearse,” Allen said. “It’s great to see the smiles on people’s faces when they see the antique hearse.” n n n Season three X-Factor contestant and West Virginia native Colton Pack performed at the celebration as the headlining act. He performed original songs written by him and fellow band members, as well as cover versions of hit country songs such as Alabama’s “I’m In a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why).” “I’m originally from Fayette County,” Pack said. “I love performing in West Virginia, to give back and play for the people that got me on the X-Factor.” Pack has been singing since he was four years old, he said, and started to really let loose his sophomore year in high school. He has a single out on iTunes called “Junky Jeep.” n n n Not to be forgotten in the day’s activities was the sixth annual hotdog eating contest. Returning champion Dale Boone swallowed 15 hotdogs winning $500. Rob “The Hoover” Stover placed second and Andrew Wilson took third after a tiebreaker.

Page 14 -Thursday, July 10, 2014 MARCELLA MAE SANSON GIBSON CRAIGO Mrs. Marcella Mae Sanson Gibson Craigo, 88, of Poca, passed away July 1, 2014, at home after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Marcella was the daughter of the late John and Ada Sanson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Clive H. Gibson and Martin B. Craigo; granddaughter, Shannon N. Dawson; and grandson, Charles E. Hacker. Survivors include daughters, Brenda J. Wolfe of Nitro, Mary F. Hacker of St. Albans, Patricia A. Gibson of Poca and Sandra M. Reedy (Jerry), of Poca; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Marcella was a Christian and lifelong member of Bancroft Church of God Mission. She was an avid supporter while traveling with the singing groups, The Mis-

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sionetts and Junior Missionetts. She enjoyed hearing God’s word through song. Marcella left this life with a legacy of love, devotion to the Lord and friendship to many. She loved her family unconditionally. She taught her children and grandchildren that life isn’t worth living without having the Lord in their heart. She would always say, “This world and then a better one.” Services were held July 3 at Bancroft Church of God Mission with Pastors Ron Wolfe, James Legg and Frank Allen Jr. officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, assisted the Craigo family. www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Born Dec. 12, 1930 in Logan County, she was the sixth of ten children born to the late Riley and Thelma Watson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Calvin; four brothers and four sisters. After high school, Mae held several secretarial positions, including one at a coal company where she met her husband Calvin. Her later work reflected her devotion to the church, with several years as a pre-school teacher at Teays Valley Church of God and as a custodian with her sister, Shirley, at St. John United Methodist Church. Having grown up in the coal camps of Lundale and Dehue, W.Va., Mae learned the values of perseverance and hard work. Survivors include two children, Will (Melissa) and Sissy; three THELMA MAE grandchildren, Josh, Taylor and WATSON ISAACS Ryleigh; one brother, Roy. Thelma Mae Watson Isaacs Services were held July 3 at passed away June 30, 2014. Teays Valley Church of God, Scott

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Depot. Donations can be made to the Teays Valley Church of God, Building Fund, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25560. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. JOYCE ELAINE PRINGLE REED Joyce Elaine Pringle Reed, 75, of Hurricane formerly of Hometown passed away June 28, 2014. Born June 5, 1938 in Hometown, she was a daughter of the late Hal and Katherine Brown Pringle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mel Reed. Joyce was a graduate of the Kanawha Valley School of Nursing where she received her degree and became a Registered Nurse. She worked for 14 years for Dr. Brown Barber, then for CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital until her retirement after 35 years of service. Joyce loved nursing, it

was her calling and passion in life. She also had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law; Dawn (Bruce) LeMaster of Hurricane, where Joyce made her home, her son, Michael Harless of Charleston; grandchildren, Erica LeMaster, Beau LeMaster, Katie Beth LeMaster, Graham Harless and Jarod Simms; great-grandchildren, Tatum Bragg, Rome Bragg, Diem Scott and Levi Jones-Isabell. Services were held July 1 at Bancroft Church of God Mission, Bancroft with Pastor Jimmy Legg officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com

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From Page 1 cars off the highway and it will be huge for parents coming in, as well as keep the bus traffic and parent traffic separate.” When Mountain View Elementary School was first built the enrollment at West Teays was approximately 400. Now it has risen to as many as 630 students, an increase of 58 percent. Because of the growth in student population at West Teays school board members agreed to hire an additional secretary for the front office. Also during Monday night’s meeting, the board approved submitting for public review proposals to add dual credit courses to the county’s four high schools, as well as embedded credit courses at the Putnam Career and Technical Center. Dual credit allows for students to earn both a high school credit and a college credit at the same time. For example, the new dual credit classes would give credit to a high school student taking one high school class and one freshman level college course simultaneously. The plans will be finalized at a later meeting if the West Virginia Board of Education signs off. The classes could be offered as soon as this upcoming school year, according to Cindy Daniel, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Embedded credit is when a student receives two credits within a course, but in this case, it’s an academic credit combined with a career technical credit. The embedded credit will allow students to earn them both at the same time. “We’re going to be able to employ a math and an English teacher at the tech center and then they’ll be working with the career tech teachers, which is actually a state initiative and state funded,” Daniel said. “The math and English teach-

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ers will be able to go in and work with the career tech teachers.” Other business at the meeting included re-electing president William Legg to the presidency of the school board once again. “This is my second term as president. It’s more of a matter of convenience than anything else,” Legg said. “According to our policies, we elect a different president, which is every two years, it’s a two year term. I’ve been president the last two years and I think everything has gone pretty well. They asked me during the last meeting if I was willing to serve two more years and I said sure. “The entire board has a good working relationship, so they saw no reason for change.” The board also unanimously approved transferring Mike Erwin, the Career and Technical Center’s principal, to a new principal/director position. Erwin will receive a raise, but it’s unclear what his salary will be at this point. Board members also approved the transferring of Debbie Shrewsbury from assistant principal at Hurricane Middle School to the principal position at Poca Middle. Other staff hired included Charles Clark as athletic director at Buffalo High,0 Paul Chinuntdet as head coach of Winfield High volleyball, Tonya Pasley as head cheerleading coach at Hurricane High and David Skeens as head softball coach at Poca High. In addition, Poca Middle School principal Carl Caldwell will be the new principal at Hurricane Middle School, where the current principal Douglas Cross has been transferred to the new position of director of secondary education in the district’s central office. The school board also approved the spending of $865,000 on around eight to 10 new buses to replace currently deteriorating conditions buses.

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Marilyn Raines walks the dogs during the 4th of July parade.

Kristina Campbell and Heidi Johnson compete in the pie-eating contest in Buffalo that was nearly too close to call.

A Festive Fourth in Buffalo Photos by Zach Cumberland Jay Jones of Buffalo stands in front of his 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle at the Trojan Club Car Show. The Kidd Brothers Band followed the Hill Boys Band in entertaining the crowd during July 4 festivities in Buffalo.

Buffalo From Page 1 Ford. The best pre-1975 car award went to Stanley Houck. The top post-1975 award went to David and Sandra Mullins for their 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. Best truck went to Will Cochran and his 1955 Chevrolet, the top bike prize was awarded to Jack Kinsey and his 2008 Harley SVO. The Trojan Club holds the annual event in honor of John Craig who passed away last year. Craig was one of the original Trojan Club members that was founded in 1955. His daughter Becky Meadows was there in her father’s memory. She showed her father’s 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air which Craig once drag raced. n n n The parade only added to the excitement that began at 1 p.m. It lasted for about 45-minutes from its starting point at 18 Mile Creek and ending at Buffalo High School. Numerous adults and kids lined the streets as they anxiously awaited for candy to be tossed their way. Fire trucks from Buffalo and nearby towns made their presence known as they lit up the air waves with ear piercing siren sounds. The parade showcased horses, carts, bikes, floats and more. Awards for different categories were handed out after it came to a close. The top horse award went to Rusty Casto, second place went to Lorne Maggu and coming in third place was J.E. Waugh. The best

cart award went to Rick Honaker. The winner of the best bike was Harlee Gilispie. Eden Honaker came in second place and Karleigh Casto in third. The top three floats were awarded as well. Methodist Church won first place, Little Miss America – Tiara captured second place and Big Blues won third place. n n n After the parade, more exciting activities took place. Four different bands played throughout the day and night and kids played on inflatable water slides and ran around. A pie-eating contest took place around 5 p.m. There were two contestants, and they certainly didn’t disappoint the crowd as they chowed down. Both Heidi Johnson and Kristina Campbell did their best and the outcome was nearly too close to call, but in the end, judges decided on Campbell as the 2014 pie-eating champ. Bands took part in the celebration and played for the crowd. The Hill Boys were followed by the Kidd Brothers and the West Virginia Boys. The Daniel Harrison Band finished out the entertainment for the evening. There was plenty of good food, nachos, hot dogs, and cold drinks just to name a few. Different types of crafts and community fundraisers were present and on display as well. The festivities concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.

Brothers Landon, Layton, and Lync Fisher all snatched up some candy during the parade at Buffalo 4th of July festivities

Becky Meadows shows off her father John Craig’s original Trojan Club jacket from the mid 1950s. Kendile Stover munches on some candy while sitting beside of his grandfather’s car at the Trojan Club Car Show