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New building, location on Putnam Library’s radar By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

The Putnam County Library is seeking a larger location, a project that could take years. Director Steve Christo said the library is in no way close to purchasing the land or building needed, but the project is on the radar and a high priority for the library’s board of directors. “We’re at the point with shelf space that if you buy 500 books, you have to get rid of 500 books,” he said. “We have nowhere to expand here.” The current building is approximately 8,000 square feet. Built in 1975, the changing need of the com-

munity has forced the library to consolidate sections into a fragment of what they once were. What was once a divided two area meeting space is now the children’s section of the library. The door to the second half of the room is still visible, although unusable. The local history area, which used to have its own room, is now confined to a small, glasscovered portion of the wall. “This county has everything going for it,” Christo said. “We’re at a point where we need a larger library. That’s all there is to it.” Christo said a priority need for the county is a place to have large meetings. He said the Chamber of

Commerce is forced to hold its annual dinner outside the county. “We really need a large meeting room,” he said. “There’s no place big enough to seat that many people. The library would be the perfect place to organize that.” Christo said the library is already accustomed to organizing smaller meetings as well as developing its own programming. According to a report approved by the West Virginia Library Commission and given to library directors, the number of materials and services provided by the Putnam County Library main See Library, Page 3

Steve Christo, Director of the Putnam County Library system for the last three years, is spearheading the search for a larger property for the main branch.

Aldi, Five Guys to open in Teays By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Chrissy Foster, owner of Foster Farms, talks with Jackie Bowen about eggplant varieties. Foster said she loves to interact with the customers and meet new people.

Market celebrates five years By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Residents and local farmers helped the Putnam County Farmers Market celebrate its anniversary with plenty of music, fresh foods and fun. During its fifth anniversary weekend, the market opened its gates in the Hurricane City Park to residents seeking fresh meats, locally made jewelry and farmgrown fruits and vegetables.

“We are a producer-only market,” said Chrissy Foster of Foster Farms in Fraziers Bottom. “Even in bakery items, they must be made with local ingredients.” The market hosts several vendors from farms such as Foster Farms, Morrison Farm of Milton and Shady Oaks of Poca. Even though some vendors at the market sell the same produce they get along well and help each other out, Foster said. “It’s kind of like a little fam-

ily,” she said. “We try to help each other. If a customer wants something one doesn’t have, they will pass them on to the vendor that has it. If we sell the same thing, that’s fine too. “The more vendors, the more customers there are than visit.” There are many reasons a vendor might bring their produce to the market, Putnam County Extension Agent Chuck Talbott said. Larry Shelton of Morrison See Market, Page 7

Teays Valley will soon be home to two new businesses. Aldi and Five Guys Burgers and Fries revealed plans to open new stores in the area. Aldi’s goal is to open its doors by the end of the year and Five Guys plans to open by Spring 2015. T.J. Summers of Four –S Development announced the addition of its newest tenant, Aldi Food Market, to Liberty Plaza on Monday. “Aldi will be occupying approximately 18,000 square feet of the former Big Bear grocery store space next to Dollar Tree,” he said. “Demolition of the space is almost complete with Aldi’s construction

starting in August and a proposed opening in December. Aldi will add a much needed grocery store choice to the market and we are very excited to have Aldi join Liberty Square’s roster of tenants.” Russ White, director of real estate for Aldi Food Market, said the plans for the new store in Liberty Square have been submitted. He said a general contractor will be chosen by the end of the week. See Teays , Page 4

County offers e-recycling By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com While planning the county’s annual electronics recycling day, the Putnam County Solid Waste Authority received news that it was awarded two state grants. The first grant is from the state’s Solid Waste Management Board in the amount of $17,800. It will be used for educational conference expenses, advertising, contracting and landfilling fees for demolition

projects and a financial exam. The second grant of $3,000 is from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). This grant will be used to purchase litter grabbers and pay labor wages for the county cleanup program. Charity Fellure, executive director of Putnam County Solid Waste Authority, said the organization is See Recycling, Page 5

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Community Calendar

Registration now open for Kindergarten Registration is open for Putnam County families with children eligible to attend kindergarten this school year. Children must be five years of age prior to Sept. 1, 2014 to enroll. Registration materials may be obtained at the Putnam County Schools Administrative offices in Winfield or by calling the Putnam County Board of Education at 304586-0500, Ext. 1178. Registration packets must be completed and returned to the school after Aug. 1. School begins for students on Aug. 18. Children must be registered for the school in their zone of residence. Following is a list of elementary schools and addresses; however, if you are unsure of your zone of residence call the Putnam County Board of Education. Buffalo Elementary, Rt. 1, Box 93, Buffalo, 25033, 304-937-2651, Ext. 2000 Confidence Elementary, 8788 McLane Pike, Liberty, 25124, 304586-2041, Ext. 2100 Conner Street Elementary, 445 Conner St., Hurricane, 25526, 304562-9351, Ext. 2200 Eastbrook Elementary, Winfield, 25213, 304-755-9835, Ext.

2300 George Washington Elementary, PO Box 680 (Eleanor Circle), Eleanor, 25070, 304-586-2184, Ext. 2400 Hometown Elementary, PO Box 29, Hometown, 25109, 304-5862395, Ext. 2500 Hurricane Town Elementary, 300 Harbour Lane, Hurricane, 25526, 304-562-3610, Ext. 2600 Lakeside Elementary, 2550 US Route 60, Hurricane, 25526, 304562-3630, Ext. 2700 Mountain View Elementary, 3967 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, 25526, 304-757-5667, Ext. 2800 Poca Elementary, PO Box 430, Poca, 25159, 304-755-7561, Ext. 2900 Rock Branch Elementary, 4616 First Avenue, Nitro, 25143, 304755-1443, Ext. 3000 Scott Teays Elementary, 4308 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, 25560, 304-757-7279, Ext. 3100 West Teays Elementary, 3676 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, 25560, 304-757-6711, Ext. 3200 Winfield Elementary, #2 Wall Street, Winfield, 25213, 304-5862565, Ext. 3300

Run for the Hills 5K set for Aug. 2 Run for the Hills 5K begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 with registration from 7 – 8:45 a.m. Registration fees are $30 from July 16-31. Register online at www. tristateracer.com, search Run For The Hills. Run For the Hills supports the work of the Salvation Army at Camp Happy Valley with proceeds from the event benefitting the camp. The adventure at Happy Valley is a challenging course that combines asphalt with single track. The course will allow participants to climb and descend throughout the Camp. Participants may run, walk or combine the two in an area that is populated by deer, turkey and

a bear or two. The trails may be muddy so choose footwear and gear to suit the terrain. Participants must park at Mountain View Elementary in Hurricane and then be bussed to the camp due to limited parking space. Buses will run 7 - 8:30 a.m. They will resume back to the parking area at 10 a.m. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall (male and female) runners. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 runners in the following categories of both male and female: 19 & under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 & over (no repeat awards). Refreshments and entertainment for all ages.

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Hometown Elementary registration, open house Hometown Elementary School will have new student registration from 9 a.m. - noon Friday, Aug. 1. Parents or guardians should bring birth certificate, shot records, social security card and proof of residence. The school will also host an open house from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Free clothing giveaway Lighthouse Baptist Church of Hurricane will hold a free clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 offering a variety of sizes in summer and winter clothing. Putnam Summer-Fall gardening series The WVU Extension Service, Putnam County Master Gardeners and Town and Country Supply, Inc. will host a free Putnam Summer Gardening Series from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saturdays in August at Town and Country Supply, Inc. in Nitro. Topics covered include: Improving Our Appalachian Soils, Aug. 2; Canning Your Harvest, Aug. 9; Annuals - A Seasonal Canvas of Color, Aug. 16; Native Pollinators, Aug. 23; Perennials in Your Landscape, Aug. 30. To reserve a space call Town and Country Supply, Inc. at 304755-3520 or the WVU Extension Service Office in Putnam County 304-586-0217. Hurricane Fire and Rescue hosts 5 Alarm run/walk Hurricane Fire & Rescue will be hosting its first annual 5 Alarm 5K Run / Walk Aug. 2 at Valley Wave Pool Park. Call 304-562-5663 for information. Blenko Festival of Glass Blenko Glass will host its seventh annual Festival of Glass event on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2. Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. All purchases receive a 15% discount. Two limited edition pieces, Midnight Illusion and Hoopy Loopy, go on sale at 8 a.m. Saturday. Each piece is numbered and limited to 25 pieces available of each. During the event a wide variety of classes will be offered including a glass workshop, make your own Christmas ornament, make your own water bottle, glass chimes, dichroic jewelry, stained glass mosaic plate, dalle mosaic, and a stepping stone. Fees apply for all classes.

Yellow Jacket softball team to hold clinic in Winfield West Virginia State University softball will conduct a one day clinic for players age 7 to 14 on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Winfield Little League facility. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with a lunch break at noon. Campers are asked to bring their own lunch, a glove, bat, batting helmet and cleats. First 50 kids to register receive a free t-shirt. Cost is $75 per parBack to Work 50+ ticipant and fee will be collected at information session Kanawha Valley residents 50 or the field. Pre-registration by email older and unemployed, can attend a at kimble.debbie@gmail.com. Back to Work 50+ Information SesFamily Fun Day sion from 9–11 a.m. Wednesday, Family Fun Day sponsored by Aug. 6, in Room 006 at BridgeValley Community and Technical Col- Teays Valley Church of God is lege, South Charleston. The session scheduled from 4 – 7 p.m. Satis free but seating is limited and urday, Aug. 16 at K-Mart, Teays reservations are requested. To sign Valley. Free food, school supplies, up, call toll free 1-855-850-2525 backpacks and other activities. and select BACK TO WORK 50+. Information call 304-757-9222. in August from 6:30-8 p.m. The group is open to anyone who is fighting cancer or family, friends and caregivers of those with cancer. Come each week for encouragement, support, prayer and hope. Group sessions are free. For more information or to register call 304-757-9222. Teays Valley Church of God is located at 6979 Teays Valley Rd. in Scott Depot just east of exit 40 off I-64.

Back to school blast Putnam County Schools Title I program will have their annual Back to School Blast from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the Putnam County Career and Technical Center, Eleanor. Community members will provide information about special programs and services that are available in Putnam County. Students attending will receive free backpacks and school supplies. Backpacks and school supplies are available for all grade levels K-12. Those needing assistance with purchasing school supplies should plan to attend. Non-profit businesses offering free services to local residents and who would like to participate can call 304-586-0500 Ext. 1107. Whittington Reunion The Whittington Reunion will be Saturday, Aug. 9 at Shelter 6, Eleanor Park. A covered dish dinner will start at noon. Family and friends of the Whittington’s are welcome. For information contact Melody at 304-937-3492. St. Francis Open House, now enrolling students St. Francis of Assisi School, St. Albans, will host an open house from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. They are currently enrolling new students in grades 1-5. Call 304-727-5690 for information or to schedule a tour. Visit their website at www.sfswv.com.

Beginning photography class Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission hosts a Beginners Photography Class on three consecutive Tuesdays starting Aug. 12, 19 and 26 in the community center by the Wave Pool. Instructed by Laura Moul, classes are from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class size is limited to 10. Information call Laura 304-743New Cancer Support Group 8281, visit her website at www. moulphotography.com or call the forms in Scott Depot Teays Valley Church of God is park office at 304-562-0518 Ext. the site for a new cancer support 10 to register. group which begins on Mondays Jewel City Brass Quartet at Mount Vernon Baptist Jewel City Brass Quartet will sing at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Hurricane, near Exit 39 Teays Valley. Members of the group are students at Marshall University and Morehead State University.

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Town of Hurricane City-wide yard sale Town of Hurricane’s city-wide yard sale will be from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. During the day businesses and residents have yard sales throughout the city. For information 304-562-5896. Glad Tiding offers rental spaces during sale Glad Tidings Assembly of God of Hurricane will have table spaces available for rent for the Hurricane city-wide yard sale on Aug. 16. Rental $5 per table. To reserve a table call the church office at 304562-3074. Canning class Learn how to can vegetables as Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission hosts a Canning Class 8 a.m. – noon Saturday, Aug. 16 in the Community Center at Valley (Wave Pool) Park, Hurricane. Classes are dependent on adequate sign-ups and must be pre-paid. To register, call 304-562-0518 Ext. 10. For information call Tim Sayre at 304-586-0217. WV Pumpkin Festival children’s pageants The 2014 WV Pumpkin Festival Children’s Pageants will be held at noon, Saturday, Aug. 23 at the WV Pumpkin Park, Milton. The pageant is open to girls ages 0-12 years and boys ages 0-5. For information or an application go to www.wvpumpkinpark.com or call 304-638-8115. WV Pumpkin Festival teen and queen’s pageant The 2014 WV Pumpkin Festival Teen & Queen’s Pageants will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24 at the WV Pumpkin Park. Teens, ages 13-15, and Queens, ages 16-21, must be residents of West Virginia. The Queen will reign over the 2014 WV Pumpkin Festival Oct. 2 – 5 and also represent the WV Pumpkin Festival at the 2015 WV Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant in January 2015. Visit www.wvpumpkinpark.com

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Churches repair, renovate Hurricane homes By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

Homes belonging to the less fortunate have gotten a welcomed boost in upkeep and renovations. Presbyterian Church of the Covenant joined forces with Bethany Presbyterian Church in Graham, NC to form work teams dedicate to helping those in need in Putnam County. Bethany Presbyterian Pastor John Johnson brought a crew up to help Pastor Rob Laukoter of the Church of the Covenant repair and renovate houses in the Camp LivingStone project. “We researched online and found the West Virginia ministry,” Johnson said. “They asked if we would be willing to come up and help with Camp LivingStone. “It’s a feeling of ‘worthwhile.’ We sit in our everyday lives and realize that we have so much. As Christians, we should give back to God by helping those in the community who are not as fortunate.” Work crews renovated four houses last week, including one near Hurricane Town Elementary. The renovations included new pa-

Two members of the workteams from Church of the Covenant of Hurricane and Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grayham, NC discuss repairs. Togther the crews helped four home owners last week. tio doors, kitchen floor and a deck. “We repaired the floor in the kitchen,” said Ben Russell, a licensed contractor who came with the Bethany crew. “We have lots of talented folks. They’re doing all the work,” he said laughing.

Laukoter has been leading work groups like this for 12 years. He said they usually have up to 50 volunteers spanning seven or eight job sites. This year’s crowd is smaller, working only four sites, but more experienced and able to do harder

jobs, Laukoter said. “We are fortunate to have so many adults this year that can help,” he said. “Their skill level allows us to do greater renovations and not just paint walls. We can do floors, build decks and even install doors. “It’s great to feel like you made a significant impact on someone’s life. For someone with a difficult life, their house may be their sanctuary, where they go to relax and if it’s not dry or if it’s falling apart, we come and improve it so they can call it home again.” The goal of the mission is to help those who may be a single mother or unemployed to live in a home where they can be comfortable. The teams work to fix leaks, repair aspects of the house that may cause trouble such as sinks and toilets and to make the home an overall nice place to be. “Sometimes these things need done but the owners just don’t have the resources or know how to get it done,” Laukoter said. “We come in and make it happen for them.” Sherrie Moore, who traveled from N.C., said it feels good to help those in need. She has been a

part of similar projects on six different occasions before, working in Louisiana to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina. “We knew what we were getting into when we began the trip,” Moore said. “We came to be the hands and feet of the Lord and help the needy. It feels good to be of such help.” Though the work only lasted one week, the house will show the work for years. A new sink will adorn the kitchen along with new cabinets and new tile flooring. The deck will be perfect for a sunny afternoon with friends after a hard day’s work and the new doors that lead to the deck are a much needed addition. Add in the new paint job in the living room that one volunteer said, “really brightened the place up,” and you have a house-turned-home in one week. “When we see someone trying to take care of their home but only able to spend $20-$30 a month to improve things, we know that it will take years to really make the house livable,” Laukoter said. “To come in and be able to give a big boost to that person just feels great.”

Statistical Report, Putnam County Library system has the eighth largest service area (based on population) and the fifth largest number of registered borrowers in the state. Putnam receives the tenth largest funding amount, however. “I think this county is missing out on the potential of what the library could offer because of funding,” Christo said. “Just about all of our branches are too small for

what we have and what this county needs. But we make due with whatever we have.” Despite the funding issues, Putnam County Library was able to circulate 188,414 items in 2013 and was visited 85,638 times. “We don’t generate money, but we offer a lot of value,” Christo said. “We save people who would be buying their own books a lot of money.”

Library From Page 1 we just can’t.” Christo said the main obstacle to expansion is funding. According to an income report provided to the county commission, the Putnam County Library system spent $637,112.81 in the 2014 fiscal year. Of that amount $464,910 or 73 percent is for full- and part-time personnel at the central and county libraries and $148,166 is for books, utilities, building maintenance, insurance, programming and audio/ visual and computers. This number, however, is nowhere near the value of the service, According to a report approved by the West Virginia Library Christo said. Commission and given to library directors, the number of materials “We don’t generate income, but and services provided by the Putnam County Library main branch the value we offer to residents is far warrants a space of at least 18,000 square feet. greater,” he said. “We think we’re one of the best values in town. branch warrants a space of at least something he said would take at The residents are getting a lot of 18,000 square feet. In order to fit a least two acres. benefits without cost.” substantial meeting room, Christo “Even our storage areas aren’t According to the 2013 West is looking for a property that can large enough,” he said. “There are Virginia Library Commission fit a 20,000 square foot building, things we would like to keep, but

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Putnam school board hires new teachers, expects enrollment numbers to climb By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Putnam County Board of Education will hold orientation for 57 new school teachers hired at 8:30 a.m. Aug 14. Some who will participate in the orientation were hired last year after orientation took place and will still be required to attend, while the other were recently hired and will also attend. The board expects hiring to continue through the month of October. “The orientation covers a multitude of things,” said Superintendent Chuck Hatfield of Putnam County Schools. “Anything from discussing the common core to discussing any special programs

we may have, also discussing different protocols and new employee benefits, a variety of things are covered and some question and answer type stuff as well.” Hatfield said the school board will hold two more meetings, one on Aug. 4 and another on Aug. 13 to get additional staff in place. Teachers report to the classroom on Aug. 14th and students are set to begin classes Aug. 18. “The 13th won’t be the end of hiring, but that’ll be all we get placed before school start,” Hatfield said. “We still may be hiring after school starts, but it’s not unusual to have some substitute teachers when the year begins.” School board members held a special meeting Monday night in

an effort to review where they stand in terms of hiring teachers for the steadily approaching school year. It’s considered normal for the board to hold special meetings. “You have that domino effect all summer long, people transferring and so forth. Generally we have to have an extra meeting in August to try to get as many teachers as we can before kids get to school,” Hatfield said. The teacher stipend eligibility for orientation means new teachers will earn roughly $130 a day for their training sessions instead of just their regular salary. “The stipend is for the new teacher orientation, which is an all-day deal, just one day,” Hatfield said.

The Putnam County school system employs roughly 750 teachers. The total enrollment last year was about 9,950 kids. “We typically grow anywhere between 100 and 150 kids, so we’ll probably go over 10,000,” Hatfield said, after being asked about enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year. Hatfield said not many students transfer in and out of the Putnam County school system. “We don’t have as many transferring out as we do requesting to transfer in, but we don’t take any from outside,” he said. “We do have a few for transportation reasons or whatever and then they will go to another school system,” he said.

The Board of Education will not know how much its work force will increase until the end of October, Hatfield said. “The hiring never completely stops, but it’ll be close by then,” he said. “At the end of October, whatever our enrollment is at that time, that’s what our funding will be based upon, so that’s the important date for us.” In other business, the school board approved a bid of $33,000 from Sullivan Webb PLLC, a Charleston based accounting firm, for the performance of a single audit for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2014, June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016. There were no findings for the June 30, 2014 annual audit.

Major fruit recall affects retailers

Teays From Page 1 “There are a lot of good people there that make the trip to Dunbar for Aldi,” White said. “We would like to better service them with our great products. We think the store will be very successful.” Aldi intends to renovate its portion of the building including floors and ceilings on the inside and walls and façade on the out. “We are very eager to get the store opened,” White said. “The area has been pleasant to work with and the municipalities have been great. They’re very open-armed.” The new grocery store will offer jobs for eight to ten employees. He said it could possibly grow depending on the sales volume. Aldi has over 1,300 stores spread across 32 states. The company has changed the physical aspects of the interior of the stores by widening the aisles, building higher ceilings and gaining a more modern appearance. White also said the company has been building with the utmost environmentally conscience plans.

“We have an open and loyal customer base,” White said. “We are very excited to be there.” Five Guys Burgers and Fries has filed an application with the Putnam County’s planning office. Jack Goodson, marketing and communications coordinator of Five Guys, said residents should look for the doors to open by the Spring 2015. “West Virginia has been extremely supportive of Five Guys,” Goodson said. “We currently have seven locations in the state and are actively seeking more potential opportunities to expand. We see great potential in Putnam County, and we are definitely looking forward to becoming a part of the community.” The location of the new restaurant has yet to be determined.

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Consumers should be on the lookout for fruit recalled by Wawona Packing Company of Cutler, Calif., after routine sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes on some of the fruit, according to West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick. “Our regulatory officers are in stores on a daily basis and are making sure that recalled product has been pulled from shelves,” Helmick said. “Consumers should be especially cautious if they might have affected products that predate the actual recall.” Products subject to the recall

are certain lots of whole peaches (white and yellow), nectarines (white and yellow), plums and pluots packed between June 1, 2014 and July 12, 2014. Brand names can include Wawona, Sweet 2 Eat or Harvest Sweet. Affected stores in West Virginia include Sam’s Club and Kroger, along with out-of-state chains such as Costco, BJ’s, Wegman’s, Dierberg’s and Trader Joe’s. No illnesses have been linked to this recall, but Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly

people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only shortterm symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. Consumers can identify the recalled products by the information provided at http://www.wawonapacking.com/VoluntaryRecall-07192014.pdf. Anyone who has the recalled products in their possession should not consume them. Contact Wawona Packing at 1-888-232-9912.

Tickets on sale for Paint the Capital City Green Individual tickets and corporate sponsorships are now available for Marshall University’s Paint the Capital City Green pep rally in Charleston Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Embassy Suites hotel. To order tickets or become a sponsor, call 304-696-7138 or e-mail paintthecapital@marshall. edu. Individual tickets are $60 and

will not be sold at the door. Ticket sales close Friday, Aug. 15. Paint the Capital City Green is the nation’s largest indoor pep rally for the Thundering Herd. Fans will enjoy a tailgate spread, entertainment by mascot Marco, the cheerleading squad, dance team and members of the Marshall University Marching Thunder. Special guests, including head football

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Coach Doc Holliday and his senior players, will speak about the future of Marshall University football. Ticket holders will be entered into a drawing to win hotel accommodations and free admission to an away game. The 17th annual event, presented by Friends of Coal and sponsored in part by Huntington Bank, is hosted by the Big Green Scholarship Foundation and the Marshall University Alumni Association.

From Darlene Edmonds Ingredients: Cabbage – chopped 2 cups sugar ¾ cup vinegar ¾ cup mustard Salt Lots of pepper Directions: Mix together, then keep refrigerated. Great for hot dogs or bar-b-ques. 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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Recycling From Page 1 excited to offer the annual electronics recycling day again. The event will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Putnam County Courthouse. “We’re going to be taking televisions and computers which are near to impossible to get rid of right now, especially televisions,” she said. “We’ll be taking electronics from Putnam County residents and it can be any size television, the old floor style up to the flat-screens, it doesn’t matter we’ll take it.” She said the state ban on putting electronics in the state landfills makes it difficult for residents to dispose of the items. “We can’t put any televisions into landfills,” she said. “They are hard to get rid of right now.” Fellure said the authority works with PC Renewal of Morgantown on recycling its electronics. The company came highly recommended by the state office, she said. PC Renewal is a company specializing in recycling and disposing of retired computer and office equipment. Most outdated office equipment has toxic metals that can get into the water supply if it is not disposed of properly. Some of the metals that exist in monitors or motherboards can be recycled or reused, according to the PC Renewal website. Fellure said the other option Putnam County residents have is the Sycamore Landfill. The landfill accepts two electronics a month per resident. It breaks down televisions and recycles as many components as possible, she said. She said the following items will be accepted at the electronicrecycling event: “answering machines, computers, copiers, cell

phones, CD players, camcorders, cables/cords, calculators, CD burners, DVD players, digital cameras, docking stations, electric typewriters, electric wire, FAX machines, game systems, hard drives, keyboard/mouse/peripherals, “laptops, monitors, medical electronics, microwaves, modems network hardware, printers (and ink cartridges), projectors, PDAs, pagers, power, supplies, projection equipment, plotters, peripherals, phone systems, radios, remote controls, servers, speakers, scanners, stereos, software, security equipment, tape players, “televisions telephones, twoway radios, tape drives, test equipment, telecommunications equipment, typewriters, UPS systems, VCR’s, zip drives, and small household appliances will also be accepted.” Among the list of items not accepted include “white goods such as dryers, washers, stoves, dishwashers, hot water tanks, refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners will not be accepted. Any type of light bulb or ballast will not be accepted.” No household or commercial batteries, she said. The other good news received by the authority is that Putnam County was among the 29 Solid Waste Authorities in the state to receive a grant from the Solid Waste Management Board. Fellure said the county will use some of the monies from the grant to educate the board. “The Solid Waste Authority, the staff, and our board of directors attend an educational conference every year and this year it’s going to be held in Huntington in October,” she said. “The grant will be used to pay

for our board to attend the conference, it will also pay for our annual audit and for the advertising of any projects we have.” In addition to funding the educational opportunity, she said the grant will also help to pay for a demolition project. “We work closely with the Putnam County Dilapidated and Abandoned Enforcement Agency,” she said. “We find homes in the county that are not suitable to live in and we work with the land owners to help tear those homes down. We also tear down mobile homes and recycle as much material as we can when we tear them down, and that helps to offset the costs of the demolition.” The grant will also help to promote youth activities in the fall and assists the authority with advertising. It’s also beneficial for the recycling news and programs that the authority promotes, Fellure said. “We try to get as much exposure as possible in order to advertise upcoming events,” she said. As for the $3,000 liter grant, the authority will use it to pay for labor cleanups alongside Putnam County roads. “We’re going to use the liter control grant for the 2014-2015 fiscal year,” Fellure said. “We want to work with some organizations and help pickup liter alongside the roads. “We also want to try and get out to some of the areas that don’t get cleaned often, so this grant will help pay for the labor of the road cleanups throughout Putnam County and just wherever there’s a need we’re going to help clean up.” The Solid Waste Authority can be reached at 304-586-0495.

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Wednesday, Aug. 6th.

Putnam Chamber President Marty Chapman presents Money Concept with the business of the month award for August.

Chamber business of the month is Money Concepts The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce business of August is Money Concepts. Alexander Insurance and Financial is an independent full service financial planning firm through Money Concepts Capital Corp. It is located in the Tower Commons Building at 3751 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane. “We opened and affiliated in 2012 with Money Concepts Capitol Corp. who have been in business since 1979,” said Robert Alexander, president of Money Concepts of Hurricane. “Whether your ﬁnancial objectives are to build assets for the future, or protect, enjoy and pass on the wealth you have already accumulated, we are prepared to help.” Alexander said conservative investors choose the company because it makes difﬁcult decisions simple.

“We specialize in Traditional and Roth IRAs, 401k rollovers, 403b rollovers, college planning, estate planning, and charitable giving,” he said. Alexander Insurance Financial also sells insurance specializing in life, health and disability. “Business owners choose us for 401k plans made simple with ﬁduciary protection and compliance with Department of Labor regulations,” Alexander said. “Call us if you do not pass regulatory requirements or have low employee participation. We can show your employees what their retirement mortgage should look like.” Striving to be your personal wealth coach so you can rest easier and enjoy life, the company can surround you with service. All securities through Money Concepts Capital Corp. It is a member FINRA/SIPC.

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Putnam CVB will promote local events, activities By Amanda Smythers amanda@theputnamstandard.com

The new executive director of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau loves the county and is excited about helping local organizations and businesses grow. She wants to promote the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events and activities to local residents as well as outside visitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see a lot of changes,â&#x20AC;? Dusty Hurley Dusty Hurley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The skies the limit.â&#x20AC;? Hurley received a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Public Administration from West Virginia University and previously worked as the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Project Manager and Grant Writer. She took over the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism office in May. Her first couple of weeks on the job involved working on accreditation application for the CVB. One large component of the application was a marketing plan. Hurley knows she is working with a limited budget, a result of the West Virginia Division of Tourism no longer providing grant funds to CVBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s across the state. The result

for Putnam County is a $10,000 cut, mostly taken out of the CVBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertising budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be as effective and efficient as possible,â&#x20AC;? Hurley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re striving to reach that goal through branding and marketing in the coming year.â&#x20AC;? Hurley said while she has big plans for county controlled events on the horizon, her main focus currently is to promote the activities and events already offered by local businesses and organizations in the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our cities in Putnam County have great events throughout the year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely want to promote those. We hope to be a resource people feel comfortable to always call and find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in Putnam County.â&#x20AC;? The transition has already started as the old Putnam CVB website was replaced with a placeholder website featuring a calendar of events on July 25. Hurley said during the next year she will work on rebranding the CVB and a new website that will be unveiled sometime in 2015. A couple weeks ago the Putnam CVB launched a Facebook page to keep the public informed about events in their area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really happy with the growth weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in just the last few weeks,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The calen-

Dusty Hurley, executive director of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau, will work with local businesses and organizations to brand the county in 2015. dar on the website will also stay up until we launch our permanent website.â&#x20AC;? Electronic marketing will most likely be a staple in the CVBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future marketing plan, as Hurley plans to cut back on paper advertising. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past, we have been very active in both local and further reaching print advertisements,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, we will be very targeted with our actual ads. Our ability to advertise will be limited but we are going to use the money we do have to advertise in the most effective and efficient way possible

in the future.â&#x20AC;? Targeting audiences and demographics are a big part of Hurleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future plans. She said the CVB will hire a firm to study and decide which demographics are best to advertise to bring to Putnam County. However, Hurley said she has a couple of ideas of her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our location is a great location to bring in business travelers,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our location, centrally located between Huntington and Charleston, is advantageous. I anticipate that a large part of our marketing plan will include target-

ing business travelers.â&#x20AC;? Another change to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget is a complete cut of the Putnam County annual Shifty Fifties Car Show. Hurley plans to replace it, however, with a new event of her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of our marketing plan is to create unique events to have in our area that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find in surrounding counties,â&#x20AC;? Hurley said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We definitely want to serve our local county by the creation of events our local residents can enjoy as well as decimating information for them to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in the county.â&#x20AC;? Hurley said she does not want to compete with surrounding counties, but to offer a Putnam County exclusive event to attract more visitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of our goal is to increase the number of outside visitors to our county,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see some events that generate revenue and cater to the local and outside community. I think people get tired of the same old thing. They want to experience something outside of Huntington or Charleston.â&#x20AC;? The newly created community calendar can be seen at www.putnamcountycvb.com. Organizations and groups who want their event added to the list should contact the Putnam County CVB at 304-5620727, ext. 102.

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Hometown Elementary gets new fitness trail By Michael Circle michael@theputnamstandard.com

With the help of the Eleanor National Guard, volunteers and grants Hometown Elementary School will have a new fitness trail completed before the start of the school year. Principal Barbara Black said the fitness walk and fitness equipment for children is the second phase of a project that was started nearly 14 years ago. Phase one involved the installation of a playground. Black said due to multiple school administrators the project lay dormant for more than a decade. She was excited to get phase two underway last week. “I am amazed at all of the people who came together to get this done,” she said. “We have had a lot of support and we could not be more appreciative. Without the National Guard and their volunteers, we would still be at ground zero.” The guard worked on the project during a weeklong annual training status. Once the group’s mission at Hometown is over, they can come back to the school to help complete it as volunteers. “The National Guard has a focus on federal, state and community missions,” Sgt. Whitney Pomeroy said. “If it betters the community, we are happy to be involved.” Pomeroy has been with the guard for 11 years. She has a son who attends the school. “As a parent, it is very rewarding for your actions to have a positive impact,” she said. “I live here. My kids go to school here. We want to

The Eleanor National Guard and volunteers work with Hometown Elementary staff to install a fitness walk and fitness equipment. see it thrive.” There were a lot of variables to consider when planning the workload for the guard members including weather and equipment. For many of the members, construction was not something they knew, Pomeroy said. “They are mostly mechanics and construction is a little out of their realm of comfort,” she said. “These guys and gals are incredible and have a knack for understanding how things work. I was so impressed to see them tap into their skills and make it happen.” With the help of other volunteers in the community, the Community Based Playground and School Grounds Improvement Project is a reality. Funding for the project came from Curt Higginbotham of ARS, Brady Paxton of the West Virginia Legislature ($18,000) and Putnam

County Schools ($15,000). Additionally grants such as a Try This West Virginia Conference grant provided $3,000 to help with the installation of the equipment. The school also had $8,000 leftover from the first phase that it put towards the fitness trail. Black said the decision to pave the trail was made so that the special needs preschool students could use the trail for a place to ride their tricycles. “It is all to help make these kids more physically and mentally fit,” Black said. “Parents and kids can use this equipment and walking trail after school too.” On top of the walking trail and fitness equipment, Black has made great strides in bettering Hometown Elementary and living up to the expectations of a Blue Ribbon school. “Mrs. Black is a visionary,”

in,” Foster said. “Some weeks are better than others for sales, but all are fun. There is an awesome camaraderie here with the neighboring vendors.” Foster suffered a great personal loss, but the market vendors came together to help get her back on her feet, she said. “They got together, committed to a big raffle and fundraiser and helped so much,” she said. “I truly enjoy the people here.” Susan and Bob Maslowski have also brought something original to the table. Susan Maslowski has made pottery since 1974. She sells it at the market as well as at Tamarack in Beckley, for which she is a Jury Member. “Not only does this market enhance the local economy, it also brings urban and rural areas together,” Maslowski said. “This is the social hub of the community. On Saturday mornings, the market becomes the town square.” Talbott has been credited with getting the farmers market started, but he said he just “planted the seed.” “The farmers are the real found-

ers,” he said. “We have some fairly good sized producers to draw the crowd. This program would be ideal if we could encourage the community to support our own producers. “We are grateful for the city park, the Wave Pool and everyone who participates for keeping this alive.” Third-year market manager, Mike Null, who makes the vendor signs and organizes the placement of participants and sellers, runs the weekly market. “I started as a vendor helping my uncle and kind of got put in the [market manager] role,” Null said. “I love it. It’s a task, but someone’s got to do it. I love this community and talking to the people that come through the market.” Null also runs the debit and EBT machine that was incorporated last year. The market now accepts debit cards and SNAP benefits which can be used to purchase a minimum of $20 in tokens to be used all season long. The $20 minimum is mandated by the cost of the card-reader. To-

Hometown Elementary Principal Barbara Black (center) helps teach students how to plant and care for vegetables. The school donated a portion of the produce to Crossroads Shelter. Pomeroy said. “She has only been here one year and has established the High Tunnel Greenhouse and new equipment. The school has a very positive atmosphere and we are glad to have her here.” The greenhouse gives children a chance to plant and care for vegetables that are sold to the school cafeteria, placed on the salad bar and then eaten by the children that grew them. “Not only do the children get healthy food, but they also give additional produce back to the community,” Pomeroy said. “It teaches the children social responsibility, understanding that it isn’t about ‘me’ but about everyone.” The children grew more than 122 pounds of produce last year, donating a portion of it to the

Crossroads Shelter in Charleston. Debbie Arthur, a kindergarten aid and a parent, sees the children as being “more receptive to eating fresh foods.” “We want it to be fun too,” Arthur said. “It’s easy to do with the greenhouse because the kids get to eat something they grew themselves. “Usually, kids don’t want to do something healthy, but this way, they are excited to see and show off what they’ve done.” Phase two of the project will be completed before the start of the school year, Aug. 18. Black said that funds leftover from phase two will be used in phase three of the project, building a soccer field and refurbishing the existing baseball field.

Market From Page 1 Farm does it for fun. “This is one of my hobbies,” Shelton said. “I like to grow crops and sell them, raise a garden to sell the produce. I also do some woodcraft as well. I will bring them in from time to time as well to sell.” Brent Billups and Amber Harrison of Pine Grove, Buffalo said they farm to teach their children responsibility. “The kids help us a lot,” Harrison said. “It’s a way to make some extra money and give back to the community. It teaches our kids social responsibility.” Jack, 6, tended the families cucumbers. He said his favorite part is chopping them with a hoe, or weeding as his mother corrected. He also helps with the potatoes and spends his time playing with his buddy, the family dog, Oscar. Though a lot of the market is made up of fruits and vegetables, some bring their less-perishable works to sell. Dina Foster has made jewelry from home for four years and began selling, with great success to a list of repeat clients. “It is a great atmosphere to be

Local potter, Susan Maslowski, has been making pottery since 1974 and sells at many markets and the Tamarack facility in Beckley. This is but a sample of the diverse products that the Putnam County Farmers Market has to offer its visitors. kens purchased can be used all in one day or held over the course of the season. “It worked out really well,” Null said. “The people love having that option.” Some buyers, such as Chris Morris, love having the opportunity to meet the producers of their purchases.

“I am glad to see how much the market has grown,” Morris said. “It’s great to be able to meet the producers one-on-one and talk to them about their produce.” The Putnam County Farmers Market is open 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Hurricane City Park.

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Christian’s Sports Beat: local dancer prepares for competition

By Christian Deiss When I write about sports the usual topics are football, baseball, basketball, running and soccer. I have to admit I never would have thought group dancing was a sport until I met my friend Jamin Cox of Scott Depot. He is a member of the boys

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dance group, Thrift Shop Boyz. The Charleston based dance group is made up of boys ages eight to 14. The group recently qualified for the World Dance Alliance Competition in New York City next month by winning their category at the Star Power Regional Dance Competition in Charleston. I recently attended a practice of the Thrift Shop Boyz and asked Jamin how dancing was a sport. “Well you are always moving your body, you are physically testing your body to see how good you can do, just like you do when you play soccer,” he said. The 10-year old will be a fifth grader this year at Mountain View Elementary School. The Thrift Shop Boyz trains two to three times a week in Charles-

ton for 90 minutes each practice. Jamin’s Coach Lee Jordan said in many ways dancing is a tougher workout than other sports. “The boys are actually using more muscles than most other sporting activities when they are doing their moves on the floor,” he said. When Jamin isn’t practicing or performing with his group, you can find him with me playing basketball. Not many boys his age compete in dance competitions. His group has ten boys in it. Before the practice I talked to Jamin’s mother, Brandy. “Jamin tried all different type of sports, basketball, baseball and soccer and didn’t feel good about himself with any of those sports,” she said. “He enjoyed the team

DOWN 1. Belarus+Russia+Ukraine, originally 2. *”Get down __ __” 3. Camera setting 4. Donald or Ivanka 5. Unmoved 6. Hand-me-down 7. *”I keep the ends out for the ___ that binds. Because you’re mine...” 8. Mike holder 9. Camera feature 10. Bit 11. Found in a caddie’s pocket 12. Dog tags, e.g. 15. *”How sweet the sound that saved a ______ like me...” 20. Like Fran Drescher’s voice 22. Chain letters 24. A particular course of action 25. *”Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for _____ waves of grain...” 26. Hidden or placed on watch 27. Monarch’s duration 29. *”One for the money, two for the ____...” 31. Top notch 32. Hunger for 33. Lay to rest 34. *”I hope some day you’ll join us, and the world will be __ ___” 36. Riddle without solution 38. Christmas season 42. Satisfy, as in thirst 45. Does over again 49. ___ Tsu 51. Load again 54. Tennyson poem, e.g. 56. “Haste makes waste,” e.g. 57. Kind of palm 58. *”____ the good die young” 59. *”There ____ my baby” 60. Editor’s mark 61. Auricular 62. Tableland 41. Specific site 63. Soldier’s bed 43. Warsaw Pact opponent 65. *”It’s the ___ of the tiger. It’s the 44. “The Raven” author 46. *”It was rare, I was there, I remember thrill of the fight.” 67. Chester White’s home it all too ____” 47. *”____ the nights are better” 48. Small stream 50. Scorch 52. Bard’s “before” 53. Oration station 55. Hawaiian Mauna 57. *”Good times never seemed __ ____” 60. *”Where ______ is heard a discouraging word...” 63. Vessel pointed at both ends 64. *”You ain’t seen nothing ___” 66. Musical duo Hall & _____ 68. Makes eyes at 69. Caustic chemical 70. Anti-elderly 71. *”Father Christmas...Don’t mess around with those silly ____” 72. *”___ it be” 73. Tooth trouble

aspect but not the fierce competition, but all boys in the dance group work together and pull for one another, which Jamin really enjoys.” Brandy is a teacher in Putnam County at Poca Elementary School. I run and play soccer, sports that my mom and dad played when they were growing up. Jamin’s parents both danced when they were young. Jamin told me he also wanted to be like his parents. “I watched some of my mom and dad’s old dance videos and thought that looked really cool and I might want to try dancing,” he said. “My mom introduced me to Coach Lee, who she knew from college and here we are.” In a recent national competition in Myrtle Beach, SC, The Thrift Shop Boyz took first place in the

Hip Hop category and fifth overall for all the groups competing in the four-day event. In August The Thrift Shop Boyz will be traveling to the Big Apple to compete against teams from all over the world, including Canada, Germany, Mexico and Russia. Jordan knows the competition will be tough. “It’s the highest level of competition the boys have ever been in,” he said. “Never before facing other kids from other countries.” The boys will be judged on a three-minute routine that they will be practicing right up until show time. Besides competing, the dance group will also have time to see Aladdin on Broadway and take a guided tour of historical New York and taking part in workshops that the competition offers.

Obituaries

The Putnam Standard LONNIE EDWARD BROWN Lonnie Edward Brown, age 67, of Eskdale passed away July 23, 2014. Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca, Robin and Angela Brown all of Eleanor; long-time friends, Joe Buzzard, Misty Robertson, and Rebecca Buzzard; and faithful companion, his dog Scooter. Military graveside services were held July 30 at the Donel C. Kinnard WV State Veterans Cemetery, Institute, W.Va. RONALD KEITH “BROWNIE” BROWN Ronald Keith “Brownie” Brown, 76, of Eleanor passed away July 17, 2014. Ron was born Dec. 21, 1937 at Ovapa, W.Va. to the late Earley and Dicie Park Brown. He was also preceded in death by three sisters; two brothers; his former wife, Elwanda Brown; and one grandson. He loved his church family at Buffalo Church of the Nazarene and all of his many friends. He was the owner for over 50 years of Ladies and Gents Hair Plaza in St. Albans. He was chairman of the board of Barber and Beauticians for many years, also past Putnam County Commissioner, Past President of the Putnam Democrat Club and member of the Buffalo Masonic Lodge No. 36 A.F. & A.M. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Beverly K. Hanshaw Brown; daughters and son-in-law; Sharon (Bill) Stark of Henderson, N.C. and Devonne Parsons of Buffalo; son, Leland Brown of St. Albans; stepchildren, Robbyn Garrison of Midway, Rodney Harrison of Midway, Randy Harrison of Cross Creek and Ronnie Harrison of Winfield; three sisters; one brother; five grandchildren; 10 step-grand-children; and four step-great-grandchildren. Services were held July 20 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield with Pastor Roger Dunlap and Pastor Sherry Kinsey officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor. Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, assisted the Brown family. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. GLEN ROY CHANCEY Glen Roy Chancey, 80, of Poca passed away July 24, 2014. He retired from Capital Chrysler and was a former participator in building NASCAR and NHRA race cars. He also obtained his NASCAR driver’s license. Glen was preceded in death by his wife, Drema Dawn Chancey and daughter, Deanna Sisk. Survivors include his children, John (Stephanie) Chancey and Kathy (Matt) Malone; sister, Dorothy Bailes; brother, Butch Chancey; grandchildren, Courtney, Aimee, Lauren, Tia, Trevor, Rebbeka and husband, Eli, Jacob, Micah and Nathan; and two great grandchildren, Ashden and Lauren. Services were held July 28 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Jarrell officiating. Entombment was in

Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. The family suggests donations made to the Hubbard Hospice House West 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW South Charleston, WV 25309. KELLY MICHELLE CHURCH Kelly Michelle Church, 34, of Culloden passed away July 16, 2014. She was born Nov. 28, 1979, in Richmond, Va., a daughter of Alton Gary Church of Owings, Md., and Jo Ann Self Carter of Parksley, Va. Survivors include two sons, Jordan Tyler Shull and Aaron Michael Shull and their father, Calvin Shull; maternal grandparents, Clarence Edward and Shirley Ann Self and her fiancé, Michael Brian Foster. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, assisted the family. ROYAL PERSHING DAVIS Royal Pershing Davis, 95, of Hurricane passed away July 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Okey E. Davis and Rosa D. Rapp Davis; one brother and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 72 years and 11 months, Wanda June Davis; daughter, Sandra (H. E. “Jack”) Walker of Springboro, Ohio and Judith (David) Bosley of Shreveport La.; four grandchildren, Mark Davis (Peggy) Walker, Christopher (Megan) Walker, Brandon (Theresa) Bosley and Amanda Bosley; seven great grandchildren; and two sisters. Davis started working at Elk River Coal Co. in 1939. He and his family moved to Burnwell, W.Va. in 1946 where he was employed by Imperial Colliery Company until his retirement in 1984. In 1954 the family moved to East Bank, W.Va. where Mr. Davis was a Deacon of Hampton Baptist Church and a member of the building committee for their present church eventually moving to Hurricane and becoming a member of Hurricane First Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. Services were held July 24 at First Baptist Church of Hurricane; burial was in Valley View Memorial Park. Allen Funeral Home assisted the family.

O’Dell and Robert Dale O’Dell. Glenna retired from Owens-Illinois Sales, working in Charleston, Huntington and Pittsburgh. She also retired from Seneca Mental Health in Summersville. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and William Bartley of Hurricane; her special niece and nephew-in-law, Tip and Lowell “Tom” Simms of Summersville; sister-in-law, Ola Belle O’Dell of Summersville; and several other nieces and nephews. Services were held July 25 at White Funeral Home, Summersville, with Pastor Peter Shaffer officiating. Interment was in Dotson-Simpson Memorial Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes. Donations may be made in Glenna’s memory to Dotson-Simpson Cemetery, c/o John Maloney, 634 Shamrock St., Summersville, WV 26651. White Funeral Home assisted the family. www.whitefuneralhomewv.com.

WILLIAM P. “BILL” JIVIDEN William P. “Bill” Jividen, 77, of Liberty passed away July 20, 2014. He was a 1956 graduate of Poca High School where he played football. He worked most of his life in the construction business as a union cement finisher. Bill loved his horses and was an avid horse trader. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret Hayes Jividen; daughter and his “buddy,” JoAnn (Butch) Thompson of Winfield; sister, Jane (Rodney) Smith of Liberty; special grandchildren, Shane Thompson and Leanne Thompson and her fiancé, Steve; three great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his special nephews, Mark and Michael Smith, and his longtime friends and their families, Sambo Bailey and Alvie Witt. Services were held July 23 at Mount Zion Church, Given, with Pastors Alvie Witt and Pete Cobb officiating. Burial was at Mount Zion Church Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions are made to Kanawha HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536. Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor GLENNA O. HOSKINS Glenna O. Hoskins, 91, of Hur- assisted the family. www.raynesfuricane passed away July 21, 2014. neralhome.com. Born Oct. 7, 1922, in Gad, she was the daughter of the late Snyder and ICY MARTHA PAYNE Alice Hughes O’Dell. She was also Icy Martha Payne, 85, of Winpreceded in death by her husband, field passed away July 24, 2014. Plummer Hoskins; a sister, Nelda She was a homemaker. Hayes; and brothers, David Bryce Survivors include her children,

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Thursday, July 31, 2014 - Page 9 Roy George Summers of Culloden, Robert Summers of Hurricane; sister Rose Call of Culloden; brother, Charles Wolfe of Sissonville; four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Services were held July 28 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. www.chapmanfuneralhomes. com. ROBERT LEE PAYNE Robert Lee Payne, 82, of Hurricane passed away July 19, 2014. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School and attended Morris Harvey College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge, St. Albans and retired from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines at Institute. Survivors include his wife and soul mate of 54 years, Opal Miller Payne; son Tony (Tonya) Payne of Hurricane; two grandchildren, who were the love of his life, Ashlee and Tyler Payne of Hurricane; brother, Bill (Juanita) Payne of Ravenswood; brother-in-law, Edgar Gene Miller; sisters-in-law, Shirley (David) Waldron and Kathy Reed; special nephews Eddie (Drema) Walker and Randy (Sherry) Payne. Services were held July 23 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, with Pastor Mark Thaxton officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Miller Family Cemetery, Aug. 9 for all who wish to come. www.curryfuneralhome.org JOEL A. SCOTT Joel A. Scott, 90, of Poca passed away July 20, 2014. Private services were held at Showen Cemetery. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the family. VIVIAN “JUNE” TAYLOR Vivian “June” Taylor, 88, of Scott Depot passed away July 17, 2014. She was born Aug. 26, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to the late Graydon and Love Duffield. In addition to her parents June is also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Cebert H. Taylor. June was a stay at home mom and will be missed. She was also a

member of Dessie Baptist Church and WOTM 767. Survivors include her only son, James Taylor; sisters, Jean Thomas of Scott Depot, Anna Williams of Poca; brothers, John Duffield (Janet) of Buffalo and Kenneth Duffield (Lois) of Port Richie, Fla. Services were held July 21 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Mark Minney officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family. www. chapmanfuneralhomes.com. BERNARD “BUB” KEITH WYMER Bernard “Bub” Keith Wymer, 59, of Nitro passed away July 23, 2014. Bub was born Feb. 16, 1955 in South Charleston, a son of Earl B. Wymer and the late Elsie Pathetta Bowles Wymer. Bub served his country as a member of the Army National Guard and also served as a volunteer fire fighter. He was the “Beer-Man” of Dew Drop Inn and a member of the Avengers Motorcycle Club. In addition to his mother Bub was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Wymer; his uncle, Wesley “Lee” Call; and his son-in-law, David Armstead Jr. Survivors include his wife, Mary Catherine Tolbert Wymer; children, Keith Wymer (Michelle) of Hurricane, Melanie Wymer of Winfield, Nathan Wymer (Rachel) of Buffalo, and Christy Armstead of Buffalo; father Earl B. Wymer; grandchildren Alex, Aarron, Makayla, Emmalee, Damion, Connor, Dominic, Brody, Elizabeth, and Braxton; sister, Cindy Higginbotham (Joe) of Nitro; and brother Mark Wymer (Jackie) of Reinco, Ga. Services were held July 28 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following described tracts or lots of land in the County of Putnam have been certiďŹ ed by the Auditor of the State of West Virginia to G. Russell Rollyson, Jr., Deputy Commissioner of Delinquentand Nonentered lands of said County, for sale at public auction. The lands will be offered for sale by the undersigned Deputy Commissioner at public auction in the Putnam County Commission Room beginning at 11:00AM in the morning, on the 22nd day of August 2014. Each tract or lot as described below, will be sold to the highest bidder. The payment for any tract or lot purchased at a sale shall be made by check or money order payable to the sheriff of the county and delivered before the close of business on the day of the sale. If any of said tracts or lots remain unsold following the auction, they will be subject to sale by the Deputy Commissioner without additional advertising or public auction. The deputy commissioner sale may include tracts or lots remaining unsold from a previous auction not required by law to be readvertised and described for this subsequent auction of those same tracts and lots. All sales are subject to the approval of the Auditor of the State of West Virginia.

CERT NO 402798 402799 402800 402801 402802 402803 402804 402805 402806

CERT YEAR NAME1 NO SOLD 402759 2011 Dean James Corey Etux 402760 2011 402761 2011 402762 2011 402763 2011 402764 2011 402765 2011

402766 2011 402767 2011 402768 2011 402769 2011 402770 2011 402771 2011

CERT NO 402772 402773 402774 402775 402776

402777 402778 402779 402780 402781

402782 402783 402785

402786 402787 402788 402789 402790 402791 402792 402793 402794 402795 402796 402797

NAME2

DESCRIPTION

Kelley L T & Aretta A Hammicks Marvel Hammicks Marvel Hedrick Genevive Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 Aquilonia Coal Company Charleston Welding Company LLC Cole Marion G Cole Shirley Etal Gaylor J R 2011-12 Pennington Philip N 2013 Gillispie Joseph Lawrence II Grafton Properties LLC Hammicks Delmar Etal

YEAR NAME1 NAME2 SOLD 2011 Harder Ronnie C Jr 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hill Brian L 2011 Hill Brian L 2011 Hill Brian L & Pennington Philip N Kimberly D 2011- 2013 12 2011 Independent Faith Mission Inc 2011 Lovejoy Teresa 2011 Lovejoy Teresa 2011 Odell Larry B Etux 2011 Parks Garnet L Jackson Hole 2011 Properties LLC 2012 Eskins Isaac 2013 2011 Parsons Jeff A 2011 Perry Pauline 2011 Zaccheus Eskins Isaac 2013 Properties LLC 2011-12 2011 Hedrick Genevive Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Meeks Robert T 2011 Boggess James F 2011 Campbell Nancy Ann 2011 Frontz H R 2011 Giles Missouri Hrs 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick Z 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 2011 Herdman Kathy D 2011 Ingram Clyde R Et Ux

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Tract C (7420.16 Sq Ft) New Survey 2011-12 Tract C (7420.16 Sq Ft) 2013 Lots 1 & 2 (Containing 1 Ac)

Poca

Bancroft

Poca

Bancroft

1/2 Int 1 Ac Min Little Buffalo 1/2 Int 1 Ac Min Little Buffalo 432 Sq Ft

Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo

Buffalo

Coal Only 100.6 Ac Lick Creek Tr 25 (Morrison) Lot A-14 Lake Washington

Curry

402807 402808 402809 402810 402811 402812

LEGAL NOTICE

402813 2011

Flores Alex Et Ux

402814 2011

Hager Howard W Et Ux Hammicks Marvel Hammicks Marvel

Curry 402815 2011 402816 2011

Curry Curry Curry

Lots FF-37, & FF-38 Lake Washington Lot EE-6 Lake Washington

Curry

Lot GG-8 Sec G Lake Washington

Curry

402820 2011 402821 2011

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

CERT NO 402822 402823

402817 2011 402818 2011 402819 2011

Curry

Curry Curry

Lot A-18 Lake Washington Lot F-17 Lake Washington Lot DD-216 Sec D Lake Washington

Curry Curry Curry

Int 7.5 Ac Browns Crk Min

Curry

402828 2011

Lot F-31 Lake Washington Lot FF-35 Lake Washington Lot B-20 Lake Washington 1/4 of 1/6 Int 40.06 Ac Martin Br

Curry Curry Curry Curry

402829 2011 402830 2011

Lot EE-23 Lake Washington Lot E-43 Sec E Lake Washington 1/4 of 1/6 Int 40.06 Ac Martin Br

Curry Curry Curry

402826 402827

402831 2011 402832 2011 402833 2011 402834 2011

Tr 1 431 Sq Ft

Union

Eleanor

402835 2011

Prt of W 20 Ft of Lot 12 Corbly Add 2.67 Ac Kan Hills Lots 239 & 240 Section 1 Forest Park 6.52 Ac LHF 1/4 of 4.78 Ac Min LHF 0.09 Ac 40th St Rd

Curry Poca Poca

Hurricane

402836 2011

0.49 Ac School Lot Rock Br

Poca

Par 1 (Lot 109) & Par 2 (Lots 155, 156 & 157) Sec 1 Forest Pk 3.65 Ac Manilla Crk Cert #1570

Poca

Lot 0.12 Ac Nr Nitro 0.87 Acres LHF

Poca Poca

Poca Poca Poca

Hamon Angie Leigh Hamon Angie Leigh Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick 2011-12 Trust 2013 Hudgins Patricia L Hudgins Patricia L

YEAR NAME1 NAME2 SOLD 2011 Jesse Ilona 2011 Kiedaisch Susanne Johnston William & 2011-12 Michael 2013 2011 Kirby Mary Kay 2011 McCreery William H Et Ux 2011 Midkiff Lou Creda 2011 Nye Ronald G

Lots E-15 & 16 Lake Washington 4 Lots Lake Washington

402824 402825

LEGAL NOTICE

YEAR NAME1 NAME2 SOLD 2011 Kennedy Daniel 2011 Kennedy Daniel 2011 Molehill Investments LLC 2011 Owens Allyson H Conley Gabriel S Et Ux 2011-12 2013 2011 Arthur Wayne N Et Ux 2011 Brownlee Amanda Nicole 2011 Brownlee Amanda Nicole 2011 Bucklew Thomas H Et Ux 2011 Cavender Barney L Et Ux 2011 Dean Jennifer 2011 Flores Alejandro Jr Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux 2011 Flores Alex Et Ux

Lot A-37 Lake Washington Min .325 Ac Browns Crk Lot CC-56 Lake Washington

DESCRIPTION

The Putnam Standard

402837 2011 402838 2011 402839 1950

Patterson Charles Bellio Brenda 2013 E Etal 2011-12 Perkins Lou H II Thompson Mathew S Thumm Reba T Etal Wallace Carol Sue

DESCRIPTION

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

1/3 Int 7/96 Int 145 Ac LHF 1/3 Int 7/96 Int in 117 Ac LHF 2 Ac Nr Nitro

Poca Poca Poca

Lots 123 & 124 Sec 1 Forrest Pk

Poca

Lots H & I Sec 2-A Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 706 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 707 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 210 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 570 Sec 4 Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 269 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Lot 451 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est

Scott Scott

Lots 46 & 47 Sec 1 Ranch Lake Est Lot 153 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est Lot 186 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est Lot 452 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Cert #40-1872 2011 Lot 452 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est 2012-13 Lots 898, 899, 900 & 901 Sec 4B Ranch Lake Est Lot 924 Sec 3-A Ranch Lake Est

Scott Scott Scott Scott

Scott Scott

Lot 367 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Scott 1/3 Int in Lot 412 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Scott Est Lot 99 Sec 1 Ranch Lake Est Scott Lot 100 Sec 1 Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 699 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est

Scott

Lot 725 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est Lots 76 & 77 Sec 2 Sunrise Acres

Scott Scott

DESCRIPTION

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Lot 172 Sec 2 Ranch Lake Est Scott Prt Lot 1 (5,250 Sq Ft) Fraziers Add Scott Lot 4 Sec IV Brendonwood Subd Lot 720 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est

Scott Scott

Lot 409 Sec 3 Ranch Lake Est Prt Lot 6 & Lots 7, 8, 9 & 10 Roger Subd Parcel (102.60x48) Calvin Jones Prop Lot 86 Phase IV Calvin Jones Prop Lots 816 & 817 Sec 5 Ranch Lake Est 1/2 of 5.58 Ac Poplar Fork

Scott Scott

1/3 Int in 1/7 of 1/2 of 50.46 Ac Min Wheeler Land Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick Lots 151 & 155 Henson Ld 2011-2012 Trust 2013 Hedrick Genevieve Jennings Brian Hedrick Lots 226, 227, 228, 229 & 230 2011-12 Trust 2013 Henson LD Hughey James Lots 190, 191, 192 & 193 Henson Allen Land Hughey James Lots 50, 51, 52, 53 & 54 JM Allen Et Ux Henson Land Elemental Min In 29.75 Ac & 1 Ac 18 Mile Crk Resources LLC Hedrick Genevive Jennings Brian Hedrick Prt Lot 18 Blk 13 Cert 1625 2011-12 Trust 2013 Young, W. G. Lot 183 PLT 3 Hurricane Hts

Scott Scott Scott Scott Scott Teays Valley Teays Valley Teays Valley Teays Valley Union Union Curry

Any of the aforesaid tracts or lots may be redeemed by any person entitled to pay the taxes thereon at any time prior to the sale by payment to the Deputy Commissioner of the total amount of taxes, interest, and charges thereon up to the date of redemption. Lands listed above as escheated or waste and unappropriated lands may not be redeemed.

Poca

Given under my hands this 8th day of July 2014.

Glenn Yeager II

LEGAL NOTICE

G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. G. Russell Rollyson, Jr. Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands for Putnam County

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District, Putnam County, West Virginia, said map LEGAL NOTICE dated November 2, 1978 and prepared by Edward NOTICE OF Ben Converse, LLS, said TRUSTEE SALE OF map is of record in the VALUABLE REAL Office of the Clerk of ESTATE the County Commission of Putnam County, West Pursuant to the authority Virginia, in Deed Book vested in the undersigned 238 at page 278. by deed of trust dated the 28th day of November, It is the intention of 2007, signed by Angela this notice to sell the M. Neal, to Metz Law s e c u r e d p r o p e r t y b y Offices, Trustee, which proper description as was said deed of trust is of intended to be transferred record in the Office of and conveyed in the the Clerk of the County aforesaid deed of trust. Commission of Putnam County, West Virginia, in The above described real Trust Deed Book 852, at estate is reported to have page 938, and R. Vance a mailing address of: G o l d e n , I I I , Tr u s t e e having been requested 154 Oakmont Drive so to do by the Secured P o c a , We s t Vi rg i n i a Creditor, and default 25159-9677 having been made under the terms and conditions TERMS OF SALE: Cash of said deed of trust, and in hand on day of sale or the provisions in said within 30 days of date deed of trust concerning of sale upon terms to be acceleration having been agreed upon between complied with by the Trustee and successful Secured Creditor and bidder, time being of the present holder of the note, essence; payment for said Trustee will sell at unpaid real estate taxes public auction at 11:15 to be assumed by the o’clock, a.m. on the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or 5TH DAY OF fitness to this property; AUGUST 2014 it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware at the front doors of the sale and any buyer is Courthouse in Putnam advised to retain counsel County in Winfield, West before the sale. If there is Virginia the following any part of the process of described real estate: sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel All that certain lot, tract the sale. No purchaser or parcel of land, together should take possession with the improvements or make improvements t h e r e o n a n d t h e in the premises until the appurtenances thereunto Trustee deed is delivered belonging, situate in Poca or recorded. A third party District, Putnam County, purchaser at sale will West Virginia and being be required to pay the all of Lot No. 154 and part purchase price plus all of Lot No. 155, Section I, recording and transfer Forest Park, as the same is fees. showing upon that certain Trustee at map entitled, “All of Lot sale is under no duty to No. 154 and 24’ of Lot cause any existing tenant No. 155, Section I, Forest or person occupying the Park Subdivision, Poca subject property to vacate

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having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 8:15 o’clock, a.m. on the

13th day of August, 2014 To all persons claiming an interest in: 1981 – at the front doors of the Courthouse in Putnam 12’6” – 125F – Sylvan County in Winfield, West Steve F. Connor will Virginia the following apply to SCDNR for title described real estate: on watercraft/outboard Situate in Scott District, motor. If you have any Putnam County, West claim to the watercraft/ Virginia, together with outboard motor, contact the improvements thereon S C D N R a t 8 0 3 - 7 3 4 - and the appurtenances 3858. Upon thirty days thereunto belonging, and after the date of the last being more particularly advertisement if no claim bounded and described as of interest is made and the follows: watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported All of Lot Number Twelve stolen, SCDNR shall issue (12) of Section One of Teays Villa Subdivision clear title. Case No: 20130627950578 as said lot is show upon a certain map of same entitled “A Plat Showing 3t 7-24, 7-31, 8-7 ps a Survey of Section I of Teays Villa Subdivision, Reference Deed Book 124, Page 429, Tax Map LEGAL NOTICE 214, Part of Parcel 57.1, being situate on Teays Va l l e y R o a d , S c o t t NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF District, Putnam County, West Virginia”, dated May VALUABLE REAL 1, 1985, and prepared by ESTATE Roger K. Randolph, P.E., Pursuant to the authority #6246, and of record in vested in the undersigned the Office of the Clerk of by deed of trust dated the the County Commission 10th day of October, 2008, of Putnam County, West signed by Iris B. Waddell, Virginia, in Map Cabinet to Richard A. Pill and B at Slide 16, together David D. Pill, Trustees, with the benefit of the which said deed of trust is nonexclusive use, in of record in the Office of common with grantor and the Clerk of the County grantor’s successors and Commission of Putnam assigns, of the Right of County, West Virginia, Way leading to and from in Trust Deed Book 883, West Virginia Secondary at page 807, and Golden Route No. 33 to and & Amos, PLLC, Trustee from said Teays Villa having been requested Subdivision (both Section so to do by the Secured One and future sections of Creditor, and default said subdivision), as said Right of Way is shown,

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LEGAL NOTICE said property. FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer. The party(ies) secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. If the purchaser at sale is unable to complete the terms of purchase within 30 days, the Trustee reserves the right to transfer the property to the next highest bidder. Any sale hereunder may be adjourned from time to time without any notice other than oral proclamation at the time and place appointed for this sale or by posting of a notice of same. Should the Trustee not appear at the time appointed for the sale and there is no notice posted of a continuance please contact the office of the Trustee to make further inquiry. Any sale may be conducted or adjourned by the designated agent or attorney of the Trustee. The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record. Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of communications set forth below. R. Vance Golden, III, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E-mail: vgolden@ goldenamos.com Lender: Nationstar

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described and designated fees. Trustee at on the aforesaid map. sale is under no duty to It is the intention of cause any existing tenant this notice to sell the or person occupying the s e c u r e d p r o p e r t y b y subject property to vacate proper description as was said property. FEDERAL intended to be transferred and conveyed in the TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax aforesaid deed of trust. Liens against the property, The above described real the United States would estate is reported to have have the right to redeem the property within a a mailing address of: 116 Teays Villa, Scott period of 120 days from Depot, West Virginia the date of such sale or the period allowable for 25560 redemption under local TERMS OF SALE: Cash law, whichever is longer. The party(ies) in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date secured by the Deed of of sale upon terms to be Trust reserve the right to agreed upon between purchase the property at Trustee and successful such sale. If the purchaser bidder, time being of the a t s a l e i s u n a b l e t o essence; payment for complete the terms of unpaid real estate taxes purchase within 30 days, to be assumed by the t h e Tr u s t e e r e s e r v e s purchaser. The Trustee the right to transfer the does not warrant title or property to the next fitness to this property; highest bidder. Any sale it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware h e r e u n d e r m a y b e sale and any buyer is adjourned from time advised to retain counsel t o t i m e w i t h o u t a n y before the sale. If there is notice other than oral any part of the process of proclamation at the time sale which is found to be and place appointed for objectionable, the Trustee this sale or by posting of reserves the right to cancel a notice of same. Should the sale. No purchaser the Trustee not appear at should take possession the time appointed for the or make improvements sale and there is no notice in the premises until the posted of a continuance Trustee deed is delivered please contact the office of or recorded. A third party the Trustee to make further purchaser at sale will inquiry. Any sale may be be required to pay the conducted or adjourned purchase price plus all by the designated agent recording and transfer or attorney of the Trustee.

The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record. Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of communications set forth below. GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE 543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Telephone (304) 485 3851 Fax (304) 485-0261 E-mail: vgolden@ goldenamos.com Lender: Champion Mortgage LLC Processor: Kristi / Ext. 27 Wa d d e l l , I r i s . n t c / Foreclosure/Notices/ mbrown 3t 7-24, 7-31, 8-7 ps

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Community News

The Putnam Standard

Development director broadens horizons in Japan By Zach Cumberland zach@theputnamstandard.com The Putnam County Development Authority knows the importance of maintaining good business relationships while building new ones. In May the executive director ventured across the globe to Japan on a trade mission to promote Putnam County to top Japanese executives. “We had three real goals on our mission,” said Andrew Dunlap, executive director of the Putnam County Development Authority. “One was to work with our existing companies. Putnam County has a number of Japanese companies that are very valuable to the economy.” Japanese companies employ about 2,500 people in West Virginia and have invested more than $2.1 billion in the state’s economy, according to the West Virginia Department of Commerce. Most people are aware of Toyota, but Putnam County also has Diamond Electric, Nippon Thermostat and numerous other Japanese companies. Dunlap said it is important to travel abroad and meet with top executives at their headquarters every so often. “It’s extremely important to the West Virginia economy to keep the businesses here in Putnam County healthy, to make sure that they’re alright, and to do whatever we can to keep a good relationship and work on anything that may need to be done,” he said. The second objective on the trip was to meet with companies who are not already in West Virginia or those businesses who are already here and are planning an expansion. “Basically, we’re prospecting a little bit,” Dunlap said. “We identified the companies with the help of the West Virginia development office, which is celebrating its 25th year anniversary next year. They work closely with the Japanese manufacturers over there and help us identify a number of companies

Andrew Dunlap, executive director of Putnam County Development Authority met with Takeshi Uchiyamada, chairman of the Board, Toyota Motor Corporation, during his trip to Japan. who have projects.” Dunlap said the trip helped him learn more about Japanese companies needs and what the company executives are looking for when choosing a site along with upcoming projects. “In most cases we were given a tour of their manufacturing facilities so we could understand really what they were looking for and to help them explore West Virginia and specifically Putnam County, to see if it was a good fit for them,” he said. Dunlap and his colleagues also attended the Japanese Society of Automotive Engineers trade show, otherwise known as the JSAE. It is one of the largest auto trade shows held in Yokohama, Japan. “One of the interesting things about the trade show is there are all types of suppliers as well as manufacturers,” he said. “The West Virginia Delegation had a booth, but we actually shared it with a couple of other companies which was great.” The Japanese automotive industry has done very well in West Virginia, Dunlap said. Last year, Toyota’s West Virginia plant became the first location outside

of Japan to produce $10 million powertrain units. Many companies such as Hino Motors Manufacturing in Williamson, first entered the United States market through West Virginia, he said. Dunlap said other Putnam County businesses in attendance at the trade show included Nippon Thermostat and Diamond Electric. “Each shared a booth and had a portion of the display, so they were displaying for their company, but they were right there with us, so it really worked out very well,” Dunlap said. Toyota stopped in and had some personnel there as well, but did not officially display at the trade show. Dunlap said it was very beneficial to be able to talk with Toyota executives in their home country. “Toyota was very helpful, when you have people stop by and say, ‘is my business going to work in Putnam County?’ You already have a built in testimonial,” he said. “They can come over and tell everyone how it was and how they’ve been very successful in West Virginia. “They give examples on expansion, tell you about the workforce, which is usually the number one

Yoshiyuki Onishi, president of Nippon Thermostat Co., Ltd, and Andrew Dunlap, met at the company’s headquarters in Japan. concern, and ask if they are going to find the workforce they need, so it was really helpful to do that.” While in Japan, Dunlap was able to speak directly to top level CEOs. He said that the Putnam County Development Authority engaged in some very productive visits while also establishing important connections. “I have to give a lot of credit to the staff in the Japan office,” Dunlap said. “The West Virginia Development Office International Division did a great job identifying companies and putting us in a position to go in and sell our communities.” At the trade show Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe emphasized how his administration wants to include more women in the work force. Abe is setting very ambitious goals for the country and manufacturers are taking them very seriously, Dunlap said. Millie Marshall, president of Toyota Motor West Virginia, had a very unique perspective. She was able to share her perspectives on being a woman in the workforce at a couple different

venues in Japan. Marshall spoke in front of a crowd at Diamond Electric. Dunlap said top executives came in and heard her speak about how she got to where she is now, her education and her career path. She also talked about some of the unique things that may be affecting women in the work force in Japan. “I thought it was really neat to see the young women executives in Japan listening very carefully to Millie Marshall,” Dunlap said. The state of West Virginia has long standing relationships with Japanese businesses. WheelingNisshin was a joint venture between Japanese steelmaker Nisshin Steel Co. Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation was established in 1986 as the first Japanese investment in the state, according to the state Department of Commerce. In 1990, the Department of Commerce opened an international division office in Nagoya, Japan, which is considered to be the “industrial heart” of the country. Since the office opened a total of 19 Japanese companies have established locations in West Virginia.

Local residents perform in Light Opera Guild’s Wedding Singer Four local actors and actresses are performing in the Charleston Light Opera Guild “The Wedding Singer.” During the next two weeks Putnam County residents Megan Sydnor, Andrea Mashayekhi, Ethan Lyvers and Haley Burgess will perform in the this comical and witty stage play. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2, 8, and 9 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 and 10 at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online. Box office hours at the Little Theatre are from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and one

hour prior to show times. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 304-343-2287 or online at www. charlestonlightoperaguild.org. All seats are reserved at $20. Based on the New Line Cinema film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, “The Wedding Singer” will take the audience back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as

his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. The play’s director and choreographer is Nina Denton Pasinetti, musical director is Bobby Hodges, Jr. and orchestra and rehearsal pianist is Leah Lewis. The cast is led by Scott Jarrell as Robbie Hart and Lauren Meyer as Julia. The production is sponsored by Mrs. Alex Schoenbaum.”The Wedding Singer” was written by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, music by Matthew Sklar and Beguelin.

Putnam County residents Megan Sydnor, Andrea Mashayekhi, Ethan Lyvers and Haley Burgess will perform in the Wedding Singer at Charleston Light Opera Guild.