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Special Lamb Program benefits youth on both sides

Special lamb project partners, left to right, Mariah Rowsey and Amiah Rice stand with partners Angela Roach and Edainah Young after walking with their lambs George and Cupid.

By Amanda Smythers Slate’s daughter Mariah is Amanda@theputnamstandard.com involved in special lamb, steer showing and the 4-H Horse Show. While the Putnam County Fair “It gives my daughter an eye is home to many unique displays opening experience,” she said. and attractions, one program rises Mariah Rowsey, 16, is partnered above the rest, the Special Lamb with Amiah Rice, 9. They work Program. with their lamb alongside fellow The program, a part of 4-H and 4-H’ers Edainah Young, 16, and facilitated by the West Virginia partner Angela Roach, 16. Young U n i v e r s i t y P u t n a m C o u n t y also showed a steer this week at Extension Office, pairs a seasoned the 2014 fair. 4-H’er with a child who would be “My grandpa helped start it, unable to raise and show an animal which is why I first got involved,” by themselves due to a disability. Rowsey said. “I just like being “I think this program is good involved and getting to spend a for both sides,” said 4-H parent week doing what I like to do. You Angela Slate. learn a lot with it and you get to

meet people you might not meet otherwise.” The girls raised the two lambs together from the age of about one month. When the fair started, all the lambs were about four months old, said Special Lamb Board Member Bill Whitt. “Everything seems to be going smoothly,” Whitt said. “They have all needed a lot of feed, which is a good thing.” Taking care of the lambs takes dedication. “We bathe it, play with it and walk it,” Rice said. “It’s friendly.” See Lamb, Page 7

Meth arrests fall in county By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com

Dalaina McLaughlin has worked with her feeder calves, Bullet and Bossy, since March getting them ready to show at the fair.

Fair grows blue ribbon youth By Michael Circle Michael@theputnamstandard.com

The 4-H and FFA programs in Putnam County help prepare youth for the annual fair as well as their futures. “We are raising blue ribbon kids, not blue ribbon pigs,” said Tim Sayre, family and health agent for West Virginia University’s Putnam County Extension Office. “No matter what color ribbon they get at the fair they

are already winners because they completed their project and saw it through until the end.” Sayre said that the volunteers, 4-H and FFA members and the fair board are the reasons for success. “The Fair Board has been outstandingly cooperative,” he said. “We couldn’t ask for better cooperation or focus on the youth of Putnam County. This fair is a chance for kids to shine, and the kids do it because they love it.

“The county has something to be very proud of. I am fortunate to be a part of it.” Residents visiting the fair have the opportunity to see livestock raised and cared for by local 4-H and FFA youth, including steers, lambs, goats and pigs. Youth use the money from sale towards a variety of personal causes, from resupplying the family for next year’s animal to saving up for college. See Blue Ribbon, Page 6

One year after Putnam County came in third in the state in methamphetamine busts, there has been a large decrease in the usage of the drug. There were 31 meth busts last year alone, which skyrocketed from only nine in 2012. Felony arrests in Putnam County also increased by 61 percent last year. According to Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese, the meth problem is fading at a rapid rate right now. “This year we’ve seen a huge decrease,” Deweese said. “It doesn’t really mean we still don’t have meth labs because we do, but

we took a lot of the key players out last year and a lot of large labs.” Deweese said there are currently ongoing investigations and plenty of surveillance is being done. “You’ll have your one pot labs or your mobile meth labs, but I’m talking about huge nice labs,” he said. “We’re still doing surveillance and we’re still doing investigations, but we’ve seen a huge decrease from last year to this year.” Deweese credits the decrease to thorough work and his task force for going out, beating the pavement and doing a good job. He said that the meth use in Putnam County is still going to be See Meth, Page 5

Wright signs with State By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com Winfield High School’s Brandon Wright has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball for the West Virginia State Yellow Jackets. “I feel great about my decision. I just want to be myself, play baseball and help the team any way I can,” Wright said. Wright was the leadoff hitter for

the Generals and capped his senior season with a .444 batting average. He stole 29 bases and earned a first-team all-state selection. Wright was also named the Charleston Daily Mail’s Kanawha Valley Player of the Year. “We are happy to get a studentathlete like Brandon in our program,” said West Virginia State Coach Sean Loyd. “He is an excelSee Wright, Page 5

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Page 2 -Thursday, July 17, 2014 Public meeting regarding claims from chemical spill A public meeting is scheduled from 4 - 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18 in the Putnam County Commission Chambers, 12093 Winfield Rd., 2nd Floor, Winfield. Individuals and businesses have asserted claims for damages as a result of the Freedom Industries chemical spill. Deadline to file claims is Aug. 1. Persons who were harmed by the chemical spill can file a claim with the Bankruptcy Court by completing a written claim form or complete an online form at the Bankruptcy Court’s website at www.wvsb.uscourts.gov. For more information call 866-245-0312 or email claimagent@elkriverwvspill.com. See page 4 for additional details on how to file for claims. Forrest Burdette Be Loved and Fit block party The party begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 19 with a 5k Fun Run/Walk for all ages starting and finishing at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, corner of Putnam Ave. and Conner St., Hurricane. Rain or shine. A variety of fun and healthy activities for all ages including free blood pressure and glucose screenings (fast for 6 hours for best results), a brown bag medication review, dental education, vision screening, hearing tests, immunizations and vitamin education; children’s carnival with inflatables, monkey bridge and corn hole games. Healthy lunch, free Zumba, fellowship and praise service led by Noel McCleary and special music by various groups round out the event. Additional parking available at Conner Street Elementary School and Allen Funeral Home. Hurricane City Music Festival Saturday evening Ph.D. Records presents Hurricane City Music Festival from 4 to 11 p.m. at Hurricane City Park. It is a free event but attendees need to bring lawn chairs. The lineup includes: 4 p.m. Noah Gillispie; 5 p.m. Prophecy; 6 p.m. McCracken-Kirk; 7p.m. Phenomenon; and 8 p.m. Thump Daddy. Vendors at the event are

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Blues BBQ, Orange Leaf and Sno market’s anniversary celebration. Cones. More information can be found at the market’s website, putnamfarmForrest Burdette hosts ersmarket.weebly.com. Vacation Bible School Forrest Burdette United MethFree haircuts at Teays odist Church, 2848 Putnam Ave., Valley Church of God Hurricane hosts Vacation Bible Teays Valley Church of God School from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Monday will offer free haircuts by licensed through Friday, July 21 – 25. Ex- stylists and barbers for the entire perience Moses and the Israelites family from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satjourney through the wilderness as urday, July 26. The cuts include a those attending learn more about wash and style. life during Bible times and how There is no appointment necesGod “Guides and Provides.” For sary, but walk-ins will be taken in information call 304-562-5903. the order they come in and sign in. Snacks will be provided and Chronic Illness a gift bag with hair care products Management class and other toiletries will be given to Putnam Aging will offer a each family. Chronic Illness Management class Teays Valley Church of God is starting 10 a.m. to noon Monday, located at 6979 Teays Valley Rd. in July 21. It will meet every Mon- Scott Depot. Call 304-757-9222 for day through Aug. 18, a total of six more information. weeks. It will be taught by Karen Johnson of Putnam Aging and Bible School at Word of Carol Matheny of PalliativeCare. Light Community Church Putnam Aging is located at 2558 Word of Light Community Winfield Rd., St. Albans. For ques- Church, Route 60, Culloden, hosts tions call 304-755-2385 Vacation Bible School, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 28 thru Friday, Hurricane Church of Christ Aug. 1 for children kindergarten Vacation Bible School through grade five. Sunday Kickoff begins at 5 p.m. July 20 with VBS set for 6:30 Vacation Bible School, p.m. each night Monday, July 21 – Carter Caves exploration day Wednesday, July 23. The theme is Sar Shalom Bible Center, 200 LifeWay’s Agency D3 – discover, Morris Court, Hurricane, presdecide, defend - 1 Peter 3:15. ents Creation Camp 2014 GeolClasses for all ages. Everyone ogy & Genesis, 6:30 p.m. nightly, invited to attend. Call 304-562- Wednesday, July 30 through Fri6491 for information. day, Aug. 1. The camp is free and open to children ages 2 and up. Free soccer skills clinic Carter Caves Exploration Day in Scott Depot which includes a cave tour, gem There will be two free one-hour mine and picnic ($5 picnic only) soccer skills clinics offered to stu- will be Saturday, Aug. 2. dents ages 6-12 on Saturday, July Register for both at http://sar26 in Kmart’s side yard in Scott shalom.ticketleap.com/ Depot. Participants are required to sign a participation waiver and are Putnam Summer-Fall asked to bring a ball. gardening series The clinic for ages 6-9 begins The WVU Extension Service, at 9 a.m. and the clinic for ages Putnam County Master Gardeners 10-12 begins at 10:30 a.m. Space and Town and Country Supply, Inc. is limited. Register by calling 304- will host a free Putnam Summer 757-9222. Gardening Series from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saturdays in August at Town Putnam Farmers Market and Country Supply, Inc., 4400 anniversary celebration First Ave., Nitro, Putnam Farmers Market, located in Topics covered include: ImprovHurricane City Park, Teays Valley ing Our Appalachian Soils, Aug. Rd., will celebrate sweet corn by 2; Canning Your Harvest, Aug. 9; hosting a Sweet Corn Day with Annuals - A Seasonal Canvas of contests and games on Saturday, Color, Aug. 16; Native PollinaJuly 26 in conjunction with the tors, Aug. 23; Perennials in Your Landscape, Aug. 30. To reserve a space call Town and Country Supply, Inc. at 304-755-3520 or the WVU Extension Service Office in Putnam County 304-586-0217.

July Birthdays!! Happy Birthday to ALL Jean Martin – July 20 Chris Smith – July 20 Tresa Holstein - July 22 Jackie Lee Scott Jr. - July 23

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Boy Scout Dawson Baur led the Pledge of Allegiance with the help of Mayor Scott Edwards at the Hurricane city council meeting.

Independence Day celebration a success By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

The Hurricane City Council applauded the efforts of local organizations and individuals on another successful July 4 celebration. The daylong festivities included a parade, sky-diving and fireworks along with plenty of entertainment. “I wanted it to be timed with the National Anthem, and it was, but it was not something that was planned,” Mayor Scott Edwards said. “I was told it would be a seven-minute fall for the parachutes so I motioned to Allison a few minutes after the jump to try and time the landing with the finish of the song. It worked out well.” The celebration hosted more than 10,000 visitors and vendors gave away more than 1,000 hotdogs, t-shirts and more than 100 sliced watermelons. The City of Hurricane also gave away more than 5,000 ice cream cones, all free for those just looking for a great Fourth of July experience. The Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department handled the fireworks. “I appreciate everything the volunteer fire department did,” Edwards said. “The fireworks show went perfectly and no one was injured.” The night of fun and jubilant celebration ended with no injuries and no stolen children, Edwards said. There was one purse stolen,

and the money was taken out, but the purse was found and returned to the owner. “All-in-all, the night went by great,” Edwards said. In other business: * Rob Savage of the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department said the department had a busy June, citing 80 total calls for the month. Of the 80 calls: 25 were for car accidents, one fire, 43 emergency management services, 13 service calls and 11 good intent calls. A good intent call is a possible situation such as downed power lines. * Hurricane Police Chief Mike Mullins provided the June report and cited a colleection of $6,685 from the Metro Drug Unit. The money is from a large drug bust confiscation of $53,000. It will help upgrade equipment in the Hurricane Police Department. Mullins said that the department has an officer in the task force. Because of his placement, the city of Hurricane, along with others in the area, get a part of drug bust funds to better supply the local police departments. “We did not put him in the task force for money, ” Edwards said, “but it buys equipment and helps us supply our officers.” Mullins reported that the department received 570 service calls last month, of which, 28 cases were opened with 17 being cleared by arrests.

Youth basketball camp in St. Albans Be Better Today (BBT) Basketball’s 2014 Summer Break Basketball Clinic for kindergarten- to third-grade camp is the week of July 22-24 at the St. Francis Gym in St. Albans. This camp will focus on ball handling, fundamental shooting, and defense. There will also be several competitions (lay-ups, free throws, hot shot, knock out, etc.) and team competitions (4-Up, Cut Throat, 5 on 5). Players will also develop offensive skills with and without the ball and team man-toman concepts.

Registration costs $65, which will cover camp instruction and TShirt. The camp runs from 12:303:30 p.m. each day. Instructors will be Coach Ryan Arrowood of Huntington Prep, Coach Rudi Raynes, former Poca High Player and Coach and various local high school standout players in Putnam County. Pre-register by e-mailing BBTClinics@gmail.com with the number of kids attending with the grade each child is entering, along with the shirt size. Session sizes are limited.

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The city of Hurricane has received complaints from residents about unsupervised youth at the Sprayground in the park.

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The new waterproof wheelchairs are made with PVC pipe and cost about $400 each. With these, Mayor Edwards hopes all children will have the opportunity to use the Sprayground.

Sprayground encounters success, challenges By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

The city of Hurricane celebrated a new milestone at its Sprayground while also addressing the issue of unsupervised children. City council members approved the purchased of two waterproof wheelchairs to give children with special needs access to the Sprayground. Each chair cost $400 and was put in place on Friday. “When you see a mom or dad have to carry their child around the park because they can’t get the wheelchairs wet, it’s sad,” Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards said. “The children will just lay in their parents arms and get wet. With these chairs, the kids can go out in the water too and have fun.” Edwards said he got the idea when he noticed parents carrying their children.

“We began talking to a lot of people and finally a friend said someone might make a water proof wheelchair,” he said. “We started searching on the Internet and found them. We asked people if we got these if they would make things better and every one said yes.” The chairs are kept in the Sprayground’s pump room for anyone who needs them. The wheelchairs are free to use. “We began our research within a couple of days,” Edwards said. “Even if the chairs get used one time, and a child has more fun than without it, it takes care of itself. It pays for itself.” The Hurricane City Park also had two handicap parking spaces added next to the Sprayground. “Legally, we were covered with the handicap parking at the entrance to the park, but I said we need them here too,” he said.

Earlier in the week city council members and Edwards heard about unsupervised kids at the park. Edwards said that buses from Huntington, Ashland and even Webster County, a two and a half hour drive from Hurricane, have been spotted unloading kids at the one-lane bridge into the park. “The mayor’s office is getting complaints about the number of out-of-area kids that are running amuck in the Sprayground, making it so the local kids can’t play,” he said. “It’s becoming a problem because these daycares will unload the kids and let them play while the adults sit in the shelter and read.” “What do you get when you mix a fence and water supply? A babysitter.” Some Hurricane residents say their children are being knocked down and run over by large groups of six- and seven-year-olds who

Fishing access at Winfield Dam closed mid-July Appalachian Power will close off the public fishing access at the Winfield Hydroelectric Project in Kanawha County for one week in July so construction work can be completed safely. Appalachian will close the Winfield fishing area from July 21 through July 25 to build a weir – or small dam structure – for future water monitoring purposes. The fishing area is scheduled to reopen Saturday, June 26, but the

construction dates are subject to weather and river conditions. Public fishing access at the Marmet Hydroelectric Project nearby will remain open. It is located at 200 86th Street in Marmet. Questions regarding the access may be directed to 304389-4807. The Winfield power plant on the Kanawha River has three generating units with a combined capacity of almost 15 megawatts.

aren’t properly attended. “I know I have seen buses of kids come to the Sprayground,” said Cristy King, resident and mother of four. “Very few adults come with them and they are allowed to just run around the park without supervision. Groups of adults will congregate in the barn shelter, with no supervision for the children. That’s a recipe for trouble.” Other residents, such as Beulah Wilson and Donna Hoffer, have noticed an increase in the crowd size but not so much an issue with it. “There are more people here than there used to be, but it’s a free water park,” Hoffer said. “It is not overpopulated though. We don’t have a problem with it, anyway. Most parents seem to stay with their kids.” Wilson said she thinks the Sprayground is a good addition to

the park and that she doesn’t see the problem of unattended children. Still, the city is looking for a way to combat inattentive parenting along with rambunctious and uncontrolled groups of kids. City Council members discussed several possible solutions, including a firststep sign requiring one adult for every five children. Other suggested ideas included ID-checks to gauge where visitors are coming from, limiting group sizes and putting a cost on groups larger than five. “Our goal is to hire an additional attendant for the Sprayground,” Edwards said. The Sprayground cost $250,000 to build and has an annual maintenance cost of $12,000 to $18,000. It hosts about 300 people a day, some days, more than 1,000. It is free to enter and the recently built concession stand offers snacks and toys like buckets and spray toys.

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Letters to the Editor Letter to the editor: I am the President of a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) in the Teays Valley area. Our HOA collects dues from the residents of our town home subdivision. For those dues we provide lawn care, snow removal, garden areas with plantings and some social events. The lawn care includes cutting the grass and edging, mulching shrub beds and fertilizing with weed control. It is this last item that I wish to discuss. I can go to a store and purchase fertilizer with weed control and spread it on my lawn but I can’t pay my lawnmower guy to spread it for me. According to the WV Agriculture Department, Pesticide Division my lawn mowing guy must be licensed and have a special insurance to spread a fertilizer with weed control that I can spread myself with no problem. On July

1, 2014, I was visited by a representative of the Ag Dept. and told that I must stop this practice. WV Code, Chapter 19, Article 16A was cited. I think this is over-reach by the Legislature or the interpretation by the Ag Dept of the Legislature’s intent. I would like to see this corrected. I reiterate. If I go to Home Depot and buy a bag of Scott’s fertilizer plus two or fertilizer with Halts, I can spread it on my lawn myself but it is illegal for me to pay another person to spread it for me. That person must be licensed to legally spread fertilizer with weed control. Who does this law benefit? Certainly not the people of this great state. Certainly not the environment. The only person benefitted by this law is the person holding a license. William Hensley

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Bread and Butter Pickles From Kristi Pierson Ingredients: 4 qts sliced cucumbers 2 large onions Soak 3 hours in ½ cup coarse salt and ice 1-1/2 tsp turmeric 1-1/2 tsp celery seeds 3 Tbsp mustard seeds 5 cups white sugar 3 cups vinegar Directions: Drain cucumbers and onions after soaking for 3 hours. Cook 5 minutes in remaining spices. Put in jars and seal. Do not use water – do not peel cucumbers. 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

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Town of Eleanor requests help from commissioners By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

After gaining control of the local park, the town of Eleanor is finding the community pool more of a liability than an asset, a problem the Putnam County Commission and Putnam Parks and Recreation warned city officials about. The town resumed control of the pool officially July 1 from a mutual agreement with Putnam County Parks and Recreation, though they have had control for the entirety of the swimming season. Eleanor Mayor Fred Halstead handed commissioners a list of expenses the town incurred over the past three months. He asked the county to help offset some of the expenses on the 40-year-old pool. “We’re happy,” Halstead said. “We are tickled to death that we have the park back. That’s not the issue. These are expenses we did not anticipate. A lot of it is just lack of maintenance.” Halstead said the town has put more than $46,000 into the pool to get the doors open this summer. Plumbing fixtures for the bathhouses had to be replaced at a cost of $5,646.85, the pool pump had to be rebuilt for $4,093 and a new vacuum system was purchased for $4,059. He said the largest of the problem is in the pool liner. According to Halstead, the liner had a ten-year warranty and has only lasted four years. The manufacturer will come to Eleanor to investigate why the liner failed. “My request to you all at this time is to try to ask you for a little help,” Halstead said. “Maybe requesting $30,000 if possible from county commission to help offset some of these expenses.” Scott Williamson, director of parks and recreation, said the

county wanted the pool scrapped and rebuilt years ago just before the liner was installed. It would have cost about $1.3 million to install a new pool with modern enhancements such as a zero-entry area, an entrance into the water itself made for people with special needs. “We wanted to scrap (and rebuild) the whole pool,” Williamson said. “The mayor and the town demanded that the pool be reopened. We did the liner. “We would have rebuilt the whole pool. The town of Eleanor didn’t want that, they wanted it opened as soon as possible.” Commissioner Joe Haynes said seeing the mayor at the meeting wasn’t a surprise. Parks spent about $30,000 a year to maintain the pool. Haynes said that before relinquishing control of the park and pool to the town Williamson and he sat down and told the town what was needed. They did not hide anything from Halstead and the town, Haynes said. “The pool itself is just old,” Haynes said. “Parks knew all along the pool was on its last legs. We questioned if the town had the resources to do it. The problems with the pool were brought before the mayor.” Williamson added, “They were adamant. They wanted it back.” Halstead said that since taking over operation of the park the town has invested about $69,000. “But we’re only asking for help with the pool,” he said. “We feel that’s a service we provide to the citizens of the county. We’re the only pool on the north side of the river in Putnam County. “To date, we’ve had 4,945 customers. We think we’re providing a good service.” Other expenses included restaurant equipment and an air conditioning unit for the concession

stand, wood benches for the pool deck and ten complete showers. Commission President Steve Andes said the commission would consider Halstead’s request when reviewing year-end budget figures. After the meeting Haynes said that he prefers to use county money on county projects. “If you fund one city project you have to fund them all,” he said. “County taxpayers money needs to go to county projects.” Commissioners also heard from George Woodrum, a Lion’s Club representative, during Tuesday’s meeting. Woodrum spoke about the 85th Putnam County Homecoming Celebration to be held in Sept. 13-14. Since 1988 the Lion’s Club has been organizing and running the event. He said this year the organization has entered into a partnership with the town of Winfield. “Hopefully with this partnership, we can put a bit more on the table,” Woodrum said. “This thing has been going for 85 years. We hope to bring it back to where people want to come. Hopefully next year, it will be even better.” The Lion’s Club asked commissioners to provide eight portable restrooms for the event. The request for funding was brought before the commissioners, asking for $75 for each restroom for Saturday and Sunday. Woodrum said the event includes a Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13, a cruise-in, a BBQ cookoff and an annual street dance with local band, Mindbender. Mindbender plays a variety of Rock and Roll hits from artists such as The Beatles, Santana, The Steve Miller Band and the Eagles. Woodrun said there would also be a fireworks show Saturday evening and the annual parade will be Sunday.

Deadline for claims against Freedom Industries is Aug. 1 Hon. Ronald G. Pearson, Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, announced in an order that the deadline for all creditors to file claims in the Freedom Industries, Inc. bankruptcy case is Aug. 1, 2014. The deadline applies to all creditors including individuals and businesses that have claims caused by the Elk River Spill. Any party who does not file a claim by Aug. 1, 2014 will be excluded from filing a claim against Freedom Industries or its property. In a separate order, the Court

has appointed James W. Lane, Jr., a lawyer at Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC, to serve as the Local Notice and Claims Agent. The Claims Agent serves on behalf of the Court to assist in the administration of the case. Among other services, the Claims Agent will prepare and publish notices of the deadline to file proof of claims and offer limited clerical assistance to Claimants to aid them in meeting the August 1, 2014 filing deadline. On Jan. 17, 2014 Freedom Industries, Inc. filed bankruptcy under federal law. A key step in resolving the bankruptcy case is

to determine the losses that Elk River Spill Claimants and other creditors of Freedom Industries have sustained. “Individuals and businesses who want to file a claim in the Freedom Industries bankruptcy case can file on the Court’s website at www.wvsb.uscourts.gov,” Lane said. “It is very easy to file a claim online and the website is very user friendly. My staff is available to answer questions that people may have about the claims process by emailing us at claimagent@ elkriverwvspill.com or calling us at 866-245-0312.”

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Putnam County Sheriff Steve Deweese opens the door to the Hummer seized during a traffic stop along Poca River in 2013 where nearly two pounds of marijuana was found.

Meth From Page 1 up, but it’s nowhere near where it was last year. “We’re seeing more of a heroin increase and a prescription pill epidemic, but the drug taskforce guys are still out there, day in and day out, doing their surveillance and their investigations,” he said. “I’ll be looking here within the next thirty days to see some nice arrests from them.” In February of 2013, the task force acquired a Hummer during a routine traffic stop. “In 2013 a deputy stopped a vehicle by Poca High School (where) he found almost two pounds of marijuana in it,” he said. “We seized the vehicle and after the prosecution and everything, now it belongs to us,” he said. The Hummer is now used for public relations, school events, and other community events. It has been shown at the Health Plus Urgent Care Center and is currently being used at the Putnam County Fair. After seizure the Hummer was tagged, properly registered with insurance and, believe it or not, marijuana was purchased out the of vehicle for nearly six months as part of the county’s undercover operation. “The Hummer was seized from a drug dealer, drugs have been purchased within the county from the vehicle and now it’s our public relations vehicle,” the sheriff said with a bit of a laugh. The 2004 Hummer is even equipped with a sticker in the back window which reads “seized from a drug dealer.” Deweese says the task force will go anywhere it needs to in order to keep the drugs out of the area. He said the task force members have to think like a drug dealer because they are not all going to gather in one place. “They’re sporadic,” he said. “That’s why you see them in rural areas in the county like 18 Mile Creek. They’re everywhere, so I can’t really pinpoint one area we’re focusing on. “Even some nice subdivisions have activity.” In order to combat the drug

problem within the county the task force works hard daily. The officers keep watch and are trained how to conduct effective and observant investigations. Deweese said a good rapport with senators and delegates within the district is another way to try and decimate drug related crimes. “[We’re] maintaining a good relationship with the politicians and they go to bat for us at the capitol, mandating certain laws and restrictions, those are ways in which the politicians try to help us fight,” he said. Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Sorsaia often refers to the drug issue as “a sea of addiction.,” a phrase the sheriff agrees with and uses often. Putnam County is a growing community, in 2013 the population was estimated to be at 56,650, according to the United States Census Bureau. It’s the tenth most populated county in West Virginia, just ahead of Jefferson County and Fayette County, respectively. Putnam County is extra stringent when it comes to drugs because most local residents have lived here all their lives and graduated from local high schools, Deweese said. People who have good intentions seem to know each other well, so there just isn’t much tolerance when a person comes into the area to sell drugs, he said. Roughly 89 percent of all crimes committed in Putnam County are drug related and Deweese would like to grow his task force in order to combat the crimes. He said addicts often break into homes, not because they want material goods, but rather to sell what they’ve stolen for drugs in return. He said more than half of all indictments come from the drug task force, which is anywhere from 60 to 70 percent of the cases. He said 911 calls involving drugs range from 1,300 to 1,600 a month within the county, another reason why the Sheriff would like to grow his staff. “Drugs don’t just affect the middle class or low income or high income, it’s every class of life,” he said.

lent student and has been one of the top players in our area the last couple of years.” During his sophomore campaign, Wright hit .379 and in his junior season he finished at a .323 clip. He shows great range, athletic ability, and was one of the top shortstops in the state. He also played a key role on Winfield’s basketball team, which advanced to the regional co-final. Wright describes himself as a scrappy, hard-nosed kind of player whose versatility is his best attribute. “I can be a utility player. I think I can play anywhere on the field. I’d like to help West Virginia State at any position they need me,” he said. “I like shortstop, I feel comfortable there, but I feel like I can help them in the outfield if they need me there with my speed.” When asked if he expects to play as a freshman, Wright said he wants to earn his spot on the team and doesn’t want anything to be handed to him. He finished his academic career with a 3.8 GPA while at Winfield, but is unsure of what his major will be at this point. Once he begins at West Virginia State, he says it won’t matter to him where he’s placed in the batting order. “I’ve been leading off since … well always, so that would be my preference,” he acknowledged. “My ability to get on base makes me a good leadoff hitter, my speed

Winfield shortstop Brandon Wright has signed to continue his baseball career at West Virginia State University. definitely helps, I just like to put the ball in play and run.” Wright says playing at a program like Winfield has helped his career a lot because the coaching staff always worked him hard and never let him take the easy way out of anything. When it comes to the major leagues, Wright roots for the St. Louis Cardinals, although he tends to catch a lot of flak from Reds

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Winfield plans to demolish old town hall By: Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Winfield City Council will likely move forward with plans to demolish the old town hall building pending a meeting that will take place on Thursday, July 24. The old town hall located on Main St. is not considered to be a historic landmark by any member of the council. It was once an old waterworks building back in the 1940’s, according to Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett. The building was built around 1943, after which an addition was built on to the back of the building. Currently, the back part of the building is sinking in and in deteriorating shape. “No one has ever said anything about it being a historic building,” Barrett explained. “It hasn’t been there for 100 years, but it has been around for a while, but no one has ever listed it as being officially historic. It’s just a waterworks building.” No one showed up to inquire about the building when council put it up for public auction so, instead of trying to sell the building

Winfield City Council voted to tear down the old town hall. the city will look to demolish it. “I have my building commission meeting on the twenty-fourth of July, so I’m hoping to get the bids back in by then to the building commission,” he said. “They’ve already voted and they want to tear it down, so we’re just going to pick the lowest bidder and go

ahead and tear it down. I already have one bid. They just need to put an addendum to it.” The mayor said that he isn’t quite sure how long it’ll take to receive the contract lineup. Once the old town hall is actually torn down the building commission will have the maintenance

She said she will never go back to pigs. She has shown her animals at the Jackson, Putnam and Mason County Fairs. Wyatt Hawkins chose pigs as his specialty and has been a part of 4-H for three years, showing pigs twice. Hawkins, 11, is raising Chops, a 6-month old pig weighing 285 pounds. “When we first got Chops, he was wild,” Hawkins said. “He tried to run off on us, but now, I’ll say ‘Come on Chops’ and he’ll come right to me.” Hawkins sold a lamb his first year and sold his hog last year for $860. He puts the money in a savings account. Hawkins is part of the 18-Mile Creekers 4-H club. He spends about an hour every day with Chops, feeding him twice daily. “I like all of it, but my favorite

part is selling them,” he said. Dalaina McLaughlin has been successfully showing her animals for ten years. This year she is showing two feeder calves named Bossy and Bullet. “ I t ’s a h e c t i c l i f e s t y l e , ” McLaughlin said. “You have to start with money. It gets expensive. I wash and groom them everyday, but it is my favorite thing to do. I’ve got five more years left.” McLaughlin was the grand champion winner last year with her feeder calves and has never gotten lower than fourth place. “I’d watch out for me,” she laughed. “I’m mean.” She used money from last year’s win to purchase her feeder calves for this year’s fair. Her grandmother buys the feed, but she pays for everything else, she said. Caitlin Herdman raises lambs. Her entry this year Bubba weighing 150 pounds. It’s the largest she’s had so far, she said. “He’s nervous,” Herdman said. “He wouldn’t get out of the trailer when we brought him [into the barn].” Herdman has been a member of 4-H for six years and shown for four, a lamb each year. She is a member of the Rough and Rowdy Riders and plans to join Buffalo High School’s FFA next year. She said she is saving all of her winnings and auction money for college in hopes of becoming a veterinarian. Olivia Ashworth is in her third year with showing livestock. For her selling the animal at the end

responsibilities. The building commission currently keeps up maintenance duties at the new municipal building as well. Also during the July 8 meeting the Winfield City Council idiscussed annexing additional businesses, private residences and property. Most of the property is east of the Kanawha River. Barrett said the main reason for the annexation is to give some of the residential housing more police protection. It will also generate additional revenue for the city. “By the end of August or the first of September it should be going to the county commission on the annexation, so then they can have a public hearing and vote it up or vote it down,” he said. The city failed in its attempt to annex the same businesses and residents about 10 years ago. The decision will eventually be made by the Putnam County Commission. A public hearing will be held before the county commission makes its decision. In addition to the annexation, potential paving projects are set to get underway which will preserve

some funds for the city. Some of the paving will take place right around the new municipal building where 45 feet will be devoted to its surrounding area. City council bought the parking lot, drainage, and all the curbs beside the new municipal building area. It will be 45 feet-wide by about 316 feet, which is a rough estimate according to the mayor. None of the paving has anything to do with the nearby the new Taco Bell lot. An agreement has already been reached which will mesh everything into one continuous flow for the area. “With the paving projects we’re potentially saving $80,000,” he said. “They voted to go ahead and have a full-time engineer, but the bid came in $100,000 below and it’s going to cost $19,000 for a full-time engineer, so we’re saving $80,000. “It’s a win-win for us.” Two places in the Woodland Forrest subdivision will also be paved. Valley St. will be newly paved and street repairs on Winfield Way and various other places in the area are set for improvements as well.

Blue Ribbon From Page 1 Kelsey Rhodes has been in 4-H for almost 12 years. She said she has learned a lot from 4-H and in turn it has helped her realize her dream. “I have always raised pigs and steers,” Rhodes said. “Those are my two favorites. I don’t have the patience for a lamb or goat,” she said with a laugh. Rhodes entry this year, a steer named Kletis, was purchased last August and had a starting weight of 460 pounds. “It’s had its ups and downs,” she said. “[Kletis] has dragged me a couple of times, but in the end, I have loved every minute of it.” Rhodes has shown pigs for five years and steer for six. She said she originally got attached to showing pigs and learning how to take care of them, but now she is attached to raising steers.

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Olivia Ashworth makes sure her market goat Clover Bud is comfortable in his pen. Like many 4-Hers and FFAers Ashworth put up a sign thanking last year’s buyer. of the week will be difficult. She has become attached to her goat Clover. “I’m going to sell him and I’m not looking forward to it,” Ashworth said. “When I walk outside and he sees me, he hollers for me. He is strange because he doesn’t eat grass unless you pick it. If you mow, he will eat it all.” Ashworth won grand champion for market goats on Saturday. The Putnam County Fair offers

more opportunities for youth than just livestock. Katelyn Jordan, 8, and her brother Seth, 5, grew cabbage to show and sell at the fair. One head weighted 8.48 pounds and the other 6.6 pounds. They also built birdhouses along with four-year-old Tyler Casto. Sayre said it is great to see such a varity of activities and interest among youth. “No matter what they did, I’m proud of them,” he said.

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Putnam County Fair is a ‘smokin’ good time By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

The 2014 Putnam County Fair kicked off with a full day of entertainment bringing close to 4,000 guests to the Eleanor fairgrounds despite the 90-degree temperatures. From goat shows to tractor pulls to Tate Stevens, the fair’s opening day was a good representation of Putnam County’s diverse community. “It was a pretty decent kickoff,” said Fair President Mike Beller. “We had a good day.” Beller was surprised by the smaller crowd at the Tate Stevens concert. He said it could have been due to the heat and the high temperatures. “That’s the thing you always have to consider with a one price fair,” he said. “You don’t know what people are there for.” Despite the low attendance at the evening concert, the bleachers and grass seating area were completely full for the tractor and truck pulls earlier in the day. “If it ain’t smokin’, it’s broken!” was heard across the fairgrounds Saturday afternoon as the announcer commentated on tractors and trucks bellowing thick, black smoke. One tractor, a bright blue Ford owned by Anthony Torino of Scottsville, Ohio bellowed so much smoke that it had not cleared by the time the next tractor started up. The smoke must have been lucky, however, as Torino won his tractor class.

“I love the carnival and the rides. I rode the big rides this year. I also love the funnel cakes and seeing all of the animals here. I really love the big, big cows.”

Jack Calvin Byars Fair Attendee

While many fair goers enjoyed the motorized events and the carnival, the 4-H and FFA members worked hard to prepare for the livestock show. Saturday’s shows included the 4-H horse show, the Dairy and Market Goat shows and the Special and Market Lamb shows. Also on Saturday was the Frank Kidwell Memorial “Kid’s Kid” Show, a pet goat show that brought laughter to the crowd as young children were often more led by their goats than the other way around. One child who had no trouble was Jack Calvin Byars. His goat Lemon followed all instructions perfectly. Byars, an 8-year-old student at Confidence Elementary, said Lemon acts more like a dog than a goat. Byars loves coming to the fair every year and looks forward to it. “I love the carnival and the rides,” he said. “I rode the big rides this year. I also love the funnel cakes and seeing all of the animals here. I really love the big, big cows.” Byars’ mom, Jackie, a 4-H leader, said she has been coming

“George” is one of seven lambs in the 4-H Special Lamb project. George won the Saturday’s competition.

Lamb From Page 1 Her lamb, George, is fond of a soccer ball which is kept in its pen. Mariah and George won the Grand Champion Special Lamb show on Saturday. “I like walking with the lamb and meeting new people,” Roach said. “It’s really fun but it’s hard work. I just like being here.” Roach’s lamb, Cupid, is calm compared to George and had no problem standing still for pictures. Similar to her partner, Young also enjoys walking with her lamb, especially in competition. “I like being able to show my animal,” she said. “It’s really rewarding. You learn responsibility

at a young age and you get to socialize a lot and take care of a living thing.” Slate said the hardest part of the process is explaining what happens to the lamb after the fair. “They might be somebody’s dinner,” she said. “We tell them this is a possibility. I think it’s better to be honest and upfront with them.” Despite the lamb’s dramatic departure, Slate said Special Lamb is a great program for all participants. “It’s a good buddy system,” she said. “It’s been wonderful. It’s helping someone beginning to end.”

to the fair for years to support her daughter who is also a 4-H participant. She said that although the kid’s kid show is fun, it is also hard work. “They have to spend a lot of time walking them and working with them on a leash,” she said. “It’s a really good program. It teaches kids to be responsible. There’s a lot of hard work in it, but it’s worth it.” There were other animals at the fair than that of the 4-H and FFA participants. The Putnam County Animal Shelter teamed with Faithful Friends Memory Garden and Crematorium to have an adoptathon. Chief Humane Officer and Shelter Director Jon Davis brought six animals to the fair - five dogs and one rabbit. The rabbit, he said, was adopted in less than 30 minutes. By 8 p.m. all but two of the dogs had been adopted. “Our main goal is public awareness,” Davis said. “Anything we can do extra to find these animals a home, we’ll do. This seemed like a great opportunity and we will be back every night with more animal.” One fair goer, 16-year-old Buffalo High student Hannah Matthews, said she found love at first sight when passing the adoptathon. “Me and my boyfriend walked down here earlier and as soon as I saw [the border collie mixed breed puppy], I knew I had to have her,” Matthews said. “We’ve adopted from them before and had a great experience.”

Jack Calvin Byars, 8, of Red House, and his goat, Lemon, walk around the ring during the “Kid’s kid show.” Byars attends Confidence Elementary School and said he loves the fair. Overall, the first day of the fair was a win for everyone. “I really enjoy it here,” said Hada Kuhn, a 16-year-old Winfield High School student. Kuhn volunteered with the Win-

field Show Choir in the afternoon and for Tate Stevens in the evening. “It’s a great time,” she said. “Everyone does their part to make it happen. In a small town like this, it’s crazy that we can do so much.”

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Haley Dawn, 16, of St. Albans, belts out the notes to “I told you so” by Carrie Underwood during karoke.

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Austin Hensley, 5, Tyler Hensley, 4, and Gabe Talley, 3, all of Eleanor, grip the wheel as they turn their car around in circles at the Putnam County Fair Carnival.

All’s ‘Fair’ in Putnam County

Zack Witt, 12, sits with his hog Moe, named after the Three Stooges character. Witt said he will use money from the sale of his hog to reimburse his parents for feed and purchase another hog for next year’s fair.

Tate Stevens, country artist and 2012 X-Factor winner, headlined opening night of the Putnam County Fair.

Ivy Sovine, Miss Putnam County Fair 2014, was officially coronated on the opening night of the Putnam County Fair. She competed for the crown in April and will compete at the state level in the West Virginia Fairs and Festivals Pageant in January.

Holly Jordan of Red House talks to a judge Master Gardener Kathy Walker (seated) registers entries for the open show contest at the about her pet goat during the “Kid’s kid Putnam County Fair while Deloris Harrison places them on the tables. Myra Simmons, show.” All contestants received a blue president of the Putnam County Master Gardeners, looks through the entries. ribbon for the event.

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Caitlyn Herdman of Buffalo loves showing lambs every year at the fair. Her lamb Bubba checked in at 150 pounds.

WVU Extension Agent Chuck Talbott works with Austin Walker to hang quilt entries for the open show. Talbott said the fair depends on Walker and other volunteers to help out throughout the week.

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Zoey Boggess, 5, of Jackson County, can’t help but smile as she is whisked through the air on the children’s swings. Hundreds of people crowded the Putnam County Fair carnival on its opening day.

Karen Polk and her son Levi Polk, 5, of Red House, smile as they watch the Putnam County Fair’s tractor pull.

Hannah Matthews, 16, a Buffalo High School student, said it was love at first sight when she saw this border collie mixed breed puppy. The Putnam County Animal Shelter found new homes for four of its six animals within a few hours. The shelter will be at the fair every evening.

Wyatt Hawkins, 11, washes his hog Chops with his mother Amie Goddard’s help. This is Hawkins second year showing a hog at the fair.

Anthony Torino of Scottsville, Ohio rides his tractor toward the finish line at the Putnam County Fair tractor pull. He won for his tractor class, although no one made it to the 300 feet finish line. Fans were everywhere Saturday as fair-goers weathered temperatures above 90 degrees to watch the tractor and truck pulls.

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Hurricane Little League Champions

“Fresno State” won the regular season tournament championship for Hurricane Little League Major Division, which took place on Sunday, June 8, at Hurricane City Park. Top row left to right: Manager John Bumgarner, Nick Goad, Jacob Scheer, Coach Peter Scheer, Kaleb Scheer, Gage Lindsey, Coach Parker, Aaron Parker. Bottom row left to right: Treven Taylor, Cole Bumgarner, Bryson Rigney, Gabe Burch and Ethan Spolarich.

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Teays Valley Christian School honor rolls A Honor Roll: Grade 1: Adrienne Altizer, Christian Barnhouse, Wade Browder, Alex Burford, Kaylee Caruthers, Allie Ferrell, Emilie Hoosier, Carleigh Lewis, Ali Long, Jenna Morris, Jacob Moses, Megna Pillarisetti, Abigail Roy, Adrien Sesco, Ava Tue, Macy Wanner and Owen Woodburn. Grade 2: Will Bradley, Isabella Bias, David Bowling, Ted Carpenter, Josh Carter, Lauryn Cox, Brooke DeMoss, Drew Dillard, Liberty Fauber, Gwen Fisher, Katherine Gabhart, Savannah Hawkins, Shaelin Howell, Isabella Johnston, Rachel King, Amin Lambert, Will McClure, Haylee Osborne, Jaden Ratliff, Makiath Riddle, Mikaela Serfontein, Macee Slawter, Isaiah Slone, Noah Taylor, Chance Thomas and Jackson Woodburn. Grade 3: Carmen Bartilson, Ethan Blust, MaKensie Dean, Lauren Foster, Madeline Foster, Kristen Hensley, Dakota Phillips, Elizabeth Roy, Kelsey Sherman, Maddie Wanner, Anna White and Rachael Withrow. Grade 4: Emma Alley, Alexis Bowles, Brett Fisher; Grant Fisher, Rion Foster, Logan Hall, Emma Halstead, Sophia Morgan, Haley Morris; Madison Moore, Abigail Roberts, Sofia Rodriguez and Marshall Thomas. Grade 5: Noah Dillon, Chloe Harper, Carly Jordan, Asa Lyvers and Maya Pillarisetti. Grade 6: Cameron Parsons, Devin Danford, Karli Neal, Meredith Northup, Rebekah Roberts and Cole Young. Grade 7: Kathryn Alley, Holli Bragg, Lori Canterbury, Baylee Gordon, Katy Kessler, Caroline Moses and McKenzie Myers. Grade 8: Drew Altizer, Holly Edwards, Emily Hatfield, Izzy Hewitt, Alisha Kiser, Isaac Mace, Emily Moles, Jacie Riggins, Eric Shoemaker and Josh Wine. Grade 9: Hannah Gorrell, Chance Messer and Elisabeth Roberts. Grade 10: Rachel Barnette, Parker D’Antoni, Olivia Dameron, Caleb Kesler, Noah Kessler, Zane Kessler, Alexis Lane, Elizabeth Morgan, Mikayla Myers, Michael Schwartz and Cara Taylor.

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Pastor Thomas Quickel (center) celebrates the special Bishop Ralph Dunkin speaks on ocassion with his brother Ray Quickel and nephew Daniel the Augsburg Confession during Quickel. the anniversary celebration.

Quickel honored for 40 years Cross of Grace Lutheran Church celebrated the 40th anniversary of Thomas L. Quickel, Jr. being in the ordained ministry. Bishop Ralph Dunkin and local pastors from the Ohio Kanawha Valley Conference spoke about the Augsburg Confession to the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. The Augsburg Confession was a confession of faith that began the Reformation. The dinner and ceremoney took place on June 25. The church presented Pastor Thomas Quickel with a cake during the celebration.

Marshall offers online Master of Arts in Journalism, New Media Studies The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall University is offering a fully online graduate program in New Media Studies beginning this fall. It is a 30-credit-hour program that serves individuals who want to enter mass communications for the first time or veterans who are retooling for a changing industry. The online Master of Arts in Journalism maintains the school’s commitment to advanced study and research, but it approaches mass communications’ storytelling and graduate scholarship in innovative ways. Students will study, write, design and produce digital work that will be distributed through emerging technology including mobile devices. The “master’s initiative” requirement of the program is a three-semester project that produces a non-traditional thesis. Six hours of branch electives help students tailor the program to meet their individual needs and interests. “We are excited to begin offering this new online master’s degree that will allow students the flexibility and innovative coursework to meet the demands of the 21st century mass media,” said Dr. Robert Rabe, graduate coordinator for the school of Journalism and

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Putnam County Bank was the Putnam County Chamber business of the month for July.

Putnam County Bank is July business of the month Putnam County Bank was chartered on October 25, 1901. The Bank is the second oldest continuously operating business in Hurricane. The Bank has maintained operations on Main Street since 1922. Putnam County Bank currently has 66 employees and over $623 million in assets. The Bank is one of the top 10 Banks in the state for deposits at $541 million. Putnam County Bank’s success has paralleled the growth of Putnam County and continues to provide banking services at a reasonable cost.

The Bank is proud of its role in the development of Putnam County and its investments in community activities. The Bank has been publicly recognized by the Putnam County Commission, the Putnam County Development Authority, the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the Putnam County Board of Education for its work in the community. Putnam County Bank has three convenient locations (Main Street, Exit 35 Interstate 64, and Teays Valley) to serve your banking needs.

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Christian’s Sports Beat: Track standout prepares for college By Christian Deiss A local runner is currently training to run track at Marshall University. Tori Dent, a recent graduate of Hurricane High School and a member of the school’s state championship girls track team, will compete this fall for the Thundering Herd. The 18-year old Dent has been working out this summer preparing for her college track career. I asked Dent during a recent phone interview exactly how she was getting ready. “The university’s graduate assistant has texted me some workouts to get my mileage back up before I enter the school later this summer,” she said. “I am keeping my runs steady throughout the week for the step up to college running.” Dent is hoping to compete in her favorite event, the 800-meter run, for Marshall. Dent was a senior on this year’s state championship squad, competing in the open 800 and 1600 races and also a member of the 4 x 800 and 4 x 400 relay teams. Dent is still excited about winning the state crown for AAA schools. “That was the cherry on top of my senior year

at Hurricane,” she said. “Everyone on that team came together as one and it showed how hard work pays off.” In the state track championship Hurricane placed first with 80 points, followed by Washington with 56½ and county rival Winfield with 54. Dent missed her entire junior season due to a knee injury that kept her from running until the cross country season in the fall. Dent explained how the seasonending injury helped motivate her to come back even stronger. “Losing my junior track season was really hard because I had so many goals for the season so it was a humbling experience just finding out that anything can happen to you,” she said. “So I realized I should never take running for granted. But it was also a great motivational thing because it made me work that much harder to get back to where I was.” Despite coming back from a severe injury, Dent was able to capture 14th place in the state cross country meet in 2013. On a couple of occasions I have been able to run alongside of Dent and her teammates while they

were training at Hurricane High School. Dent had this advice for young runners: “Never give up on your dreams and always work hard to obtain what you want to do, because anything is possible. Always remember that running is an amazing sport and have fun putting the miles in while you train.” Dent began running when she was in middle school. I like running and training with my dad, which I knew that Dent also ran with her father. I wanted to know how much fun it was for her. “Running with my dad is one of the best things ever,” she said. “It’s really good and I enjoy it a lot and I get to spend some great time with him on our runs which I will never forget, it’s an awesome bonding experience to finish a long run together.” Dent’s father also ran track in high school and college as did her older sister, Alex. With her college track career almost at the starting line, I know she will do great. “I think it’s going to be a great opportunity and I am ready to start a new chapter in my life with a new team and hopefully Tori Dent, a recent graduate of Hurricane High School and a have a lot of great memories from member of the school’s state championship girls track team, will run for the Thundering Herd. the experience,” Dent said.

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The Putnam Standard WILLIAM A. CAUTHORN JR. William A. Cauthorn Jr., 76, of Red House, passed away July 3, 2014. He was a retired chemist and U.S. Navy Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Elise MacDaniel Cauthorn; daughters, Jennifer Cauthorn Koob of Concord, N.C., Julianna Cauthorn Miller of Lenoire City, Tenn. and Valerie Cauthorn Kolb and husband, Todd of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Paige, Kemp and Megan Miller, Ariel Orellana, Max and Keegan Kolb and Mason and Fallon Koob. Honoring William’s wishes he was cremated and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to a favorite charity in William’s name. Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro assisted the Cauthorn family. www.cookefuneralhome.com.

gan Persinger and Nicholas and Rhys Coleman. Services were held July 11 at Springfork Missionary Baptist Church, Campbells Creek, with Pastor Mike Long officiating. Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, assisted with arrangements. www.cookefuneralhome.com. RICHARD LEE COMSTOCK Richard Lee Comstock, 60, of Hurricane, passed away July 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Comstock; mother, Glenna Respes; and sister, Cindy Comstock. Rick was an employee of All Crane of Nitro. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and his life passion was his pride in showing his 1970 Nova SS. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Barbara; daughter, Kimberly Comstock Henderson (Stewart), and granddaughter, Miata, all of Hobart, Ind.; brother, Ron Comstock; sister, Sandy Comstock of Charleston; sisters-in-law, Brenda Taylor, Connie Smith (Rick) of Hurricane and Bonnie Lipps (Frank) of Williamson; brothersin-law, Ronnie Taylor (Robin) and Roy Taylor (Hope) of Hurricane; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend and car show buddy, Steve Henderson. Services were held July 8 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in Peach Ridge Cemetery, Hurricane. Rick often donated his prize trophies to Special Olympics participants. In keeping with his generosity, please make contributions in his honor to the Special Olympics of West Virginia, 1206 Virginia St. E., Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

NORMA ANN MILLER CLARK Norma Ann Miller Clark, 82, of Hurricane passed away July 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Raymond E. Clark; father Willie C. Miller, mother Lou Ellen Stone Miller; and three sisters Rose Lee Sergent Christian, Ilene Johnson and Linda Sowards. Norma Ann was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include three daughters Debra Casey of Hurricane, Tina Ellison (Harvey Blake) of Barboursville, and Frances Clark of Milton; grandchildren Eric Casey, Leslie Thomas, Lacey Thomas, Lori Drown, Chris and Jason Dailey; four great granddaughters and four great grandsons; brothers Dewey (Betty Gay) Miller of South Charleston, Charles Miller BARBARA ELAINE of Lakeland, Fla.; and sisters Nora HEFREN JENKINS Mae (Earl) Patterson of Brandon, Barbara Elaine Hefren Jenkins, Fla. and Ruth (Charlie) Rice of 63, of Hurricane, passed away July Canonsburg, Ky. Services were held July 10 at 7, 2014. She was born Sept. 16, Allen Funeral Home with Minister 1950, in Milford, Utah, a daughter Doug Minton officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery. WILLIAM JAMES COLEMAN William James Coleman, 65, of Hurricane, passed away. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Workman Coleman. He was a Vietnam veteran and he retired from U.S. Steel and Carbon Fuel. Surviving are his father, Clyde Coleman, and stepmother, Boots Coleman, of Dawes; brother, Jerry Coleman of Dawes; sister, Delinda Stanley of Belle; son, Jerry Coleman of Orrville, OH; daughter, Jessica Persinger of Belle; and grandchildren, Makayla and Rea-

of the late Fredrick Wayne Hefren and Anna Marie Lutters Hefren. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Peter. Survivors include her husband Jimmie D. Jenkins; one daughter, Brandy J. Jenkins of Los Angeles, Calif.; one son Joseph “Joey” M. Jenkins; sisters, Patricia, Frances, Connie, Rita and Mary; brothers, Michael, James, and Fredrick “Skip”; one grandson Jaxton Cash Jenkins. Services were held July 10 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Rev. Leonard May. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. www.timeformemory.com/wallace. DR. BERT ALLEN JONES Dr. Bert Allen Jones, 74, of Hurricane passed away July 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father Marshall Jones and mother Jemima Greiner; daughter Lorilynn Jones; brothers Charles Hall, Roy Hall, Earl Hall, Clyde Jones; and sisters Mabel Epperly, Joann Rodes, and Ruby Bibb. Dr. Jones was a 1957 graduate of St. Albans High School, a Captain in the US Air force, and a 1966 WVU Dental School graduate. Dr. Jones practiced dentistry in Putnam County for 35 years. Survivors include his children Bert Jones Jr., Marnie Rice and husband Kim, Chad Jones, Aaron Jones and wife Kelli; grandchildren Lillian Jones, Marin Jones, Jack, Nick and Camryn Rice; sisters Rosemary Francis of Hurricane, Lois Kirby of Rock Hill, S.C. and Betty Jones of St. Albans; as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held July 12 at Allen Funeral Home. ROBERT CALVIN McNAB Robert Calvin McNab Jr., 94, of Culloden, passed away July 2, 2014. He was born Oct. 13, 1919, in Roatán, Honduras, son of the late Robert Calvin McNab Sr. and Hazel Kirkconnell McNab. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Annie Laurie Saxton and brother, M. Terry McNab.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014 - Page 13 Survivors include his wife, Barbara Morrison McNab; son, Dallas M. McNab and wife, Heather; one granddaughter, Alaina McNab; sister, Lynn Younger (Buck) of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Carson McNab of Tallahassee, Fla.; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews. He grew up in Tampa, Fla. where he attended Plant HS and The University of Florida. He joined the United States Marine Corps, was a veteran of both WWII and Korea, and served 14 years before retiring as a Major. He then moved to Culloden where he was President of Southern Public Service Company until he retired in 1999. Services were held July 6 with Rev. Chelcie Gibson officiating. Burial was at Valley View Memorial Park in Hurricane. Donations may be made to either Hospice of Huntington (1101 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701) or The Children’s Home of Tampa (10909 Memorial Hwy. Tampa, FL 336152599). Wallace Funeral Home, Milton assisted the family. CECIL RAY PAUL Cecil Ray Paul, 69, of Culloden, passed away July 3, 2014. Cecil was born Jan. 3, 1945, in Barboursville, a son of the late Eva Paul and Ivan Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Noah Paul. Cecil attended Mount Salem United Methodist Church in Hurricane. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Doris Womack Paul; sons, Kevin of Hurricane; Michael (Wayne) of Atlanta, Ga.; Matthew (Gwyn) of South Side and Eric at home; grandchildren, Joshua Bias, Brae Paul, Madison Paul and Gracie Paul. Services were held July 7 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor Ralph Kernen officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery, Hurricane. Donations in Cecil’s memory may be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charles-

ton, WV 25387-2536 or Mount Salem United Methodist Church, c/o Kent Hill, 4088 US 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. www.casdorphandcurry.com. ERNESTINE WOLFE SNYDER Mrs. Ernestine Wolfe Snyder, better known as “Teenie” or “Granny”, of Cross Lanes passed away July 3, 2014. Teenie was born Nov. 5, 1924 in Clarksburg, W.Va., one of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph; parents Raymond and Estella Wolfe and several brothers and sisters. She graduated from RW High in 1943 and went to work for Maiden Form. Later she worked for Kanawha County Board of Education where she retired after cooking many years at Point Harmony Elementary. Survivors include her daughter Connie and husband Frank of Liberty; sons Tom and wife Connie of Charleston and Ralph “Buster” and wife Wendy of Cross Lanes; grandchildren Rachel, Dessie, Travis, Tommy, Amber, Angie and Shane; five great grandchildren; sisters Ethel Wolfe and Nina Aylestock and brothers Frank and Dave Wolfe. Services were held July 7 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Searls officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. NAOMA P. WOOD Naoma P. Wood, 69, of Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Black Betsy, passed away July 1, 2014. Survivors include her daughters, Michelle N. Pushman, Renee Morissette and Tammy Elaine Beyer; son, Walter Glenn Copley, Jr.; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sisters, Patsy White and Florence Jean Christy. Services were held July 9 at Showen Cemetery, Bancroft, with Pastor Rob Van Fossen officiating. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Wood family. www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

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Local organization in Putnam County helps needy families The Gabriel Project of West Virginia is opening a client services site at St. Timothy’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Putnam County to serve needy families. The St. Timothy’s Gabriel Project opened its doors in May. The new site is located at 3434 Teays Valley Rd., Hurricane. It serves clients every Monday from noon to 2 p.m. except holidays. The Gabriel Project provides immediate, practical and compassionate assistance to pregnant women and to families with children two years of age and younger. The St. Timothy’s site will offer pack ’n plays, diapers, formula, clothes, baby wipes and other infant necessities at no or low cost to the client based on item availability. As funding can be obtained, cribs and car seats will be distributed to needy clients.

The site will also provide emotional support, share child-rearing experiences, and make referrals to other community organizations and agencies. The site will not, however, offer pregnancy testing, crisis pregnancy services, counseling, housing, utility assistance or direct ﬁnancial payments to clients. The St. Timothy’s Gabriel Project will be staffed entirely by local volunteers. “We are delighted to open this new site in Putnam County with support from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation,” said Regina Barido, Metro Valley Chapter Coordinator. “The Gabriel Project has had a client services site for many years at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bancroft. But in recent times, we have been receiving an increasing and overwhelming number of calls for assistance from needy families

in Putnam County. “Our new St. Timothy’s Gabriel Project will help us better meet client needs and will mean shorter travel distances for families in the Teays Valley and Hurricane areas to access our services.” The Gabriel Project of West Virginia is a faith-based, but ecumenical nonproﬁt organization that began in Wheeling in 1997. Today the Gabriel Project helps parents give their child a healthy and safe start in life in more than 25 counties in the state. Services are available to all pregnant women or to families with young children without discrimination. Last year the group served more than 5,000 families. For more information, call St. Timothy’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church at 304-562-9325 or the Metro Valley Chapter in Charleston at 304-414-4666.

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Hurricane group wins another district title By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com Hurricane Little League Coach John Bumgarner hopes the third time is the charm for his young players. Now made up of 11- and 12-year-olds, the baseball team heads to Chapmanville this week for the state tournament after winning its third consecutive district championship. The first came in 2012 as 10-year-olds, and the second last year as 11-year-olds. Bumgarner, who coached all three years, is excited for his team. “It feels really good,” he said. “We have seven kids that have played with us since they were seven years old.” Along with coaches Danny Lewis and Rob Dearing, Bumgarner and his teams have learned together over the years. “We have really grown with them, and we have grown as a team,” he said. “The St. Albans loss was the wake-up call we needed to get the job done.” For the past three years this team, as they grew into the “11s and 12s” they are, had never lost a postseason game before the state tournament. That was until this year, when Hurricane allowed St. Albans to

Front row: Cole Bumgarner, Danny Boyer, Max Basler, Brenden Lewis, Colton Rooper and Ethan Hafner. Back Row: Coach Danny Lewis, Nick Kuhn, Curtis Cooley, Austin Dearing, JT Cooper, Nick Goad, Enzo Lewis, Coach Rob Dearing and Manager John Bumgarner. Photo by Eddie Ferrari, The Picture Guy. came together as a team.” take a six-run lead. tournament. Jacob Tyler Cooper, known The Little Redskins came within “Mountaineer was our biggest one run of tying the score, but could as J.T. to his teammates, said the challenge,” Cooper said. “Eight loss to St. Albans was tough, but it innings is an endurance test.” not bring home the win. “That loss was both a blessing helped to get the team going in the “I think we can give a lot of and a curse,” Bumgarner said. right direction. credit to the community,” BumgarThe most important win of the ner said. “Our parents are great “The kids really matured a lot though. They used to get down season came against Mountaineer, and the support they give is great. when they were losing, but this Bumgarner said. Hurricane won We’ve got a tight-knit group here.” year, when they were down, they 9-8 in eight innings, placing HurThe players are all excited for really responded as a team. They ricane in an easier pool for the state the trip to Chapmanville.

“I’m really happy about it,” center fielder Austin Dearing said. “This will be the third year we go and I think we can win it. We are better each year.” Cole Bumgarner, who played second base in the game against Mountaineer, said the key to taking off the pressure is to “just think of it as another game.” “We’ve grown some pretty strong friendships over the years,” Cole said. “I’m very exited to be going with them. I’m just thrilled.” “I would be very proud of our team if we won the state tournament,” Dearing said. “Then, if we beat the region, I’d be really, really happy.” Now with that challenge done and the first loss out of the way, the biggest challenges in Chapmanville likely will come from Martinsburg and Bridgeport. “Those two teams are almost always the teams to beat,” Bumgarner said. If Hurricane wins the state tournament, it will go on to Georgia for the Southeast Region playoffs. With a win there, the team would move on to the Little League World Series. “It would be awesome to represent West Virginia in the Little League World Series,” Cooper said. “It would also be exciting to play on national television.”

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